MOJO IS A NO GO

Well it appears that the no-mojo bug has hit. :(

I can't believe it's been a month already and

I have NOT completed one layout or participated

in any challenges ... sigh. I really hope this

no-mojo bug goes away soon. I am hoping with the

start of christmas cards and gifts, which HAVE to

be done lol, that the no-mojo bug will bugger off

and leave me alone. heehee

So here is the start of my christmas cards.

I used the new BG card kit "Eskimo Kisses"

LOVE this kit. Just wish it made more than

8 cards .. LOL.

Cdn. Scrap-n-Chat - card sketch challenge

Another great card sketch posted by Gloria. :)

Just wish i could get good pictures.

Mix It Up ! blog challenge

Last Mixer :(

The last Mixer is a sketch challenge.

I LOVE this sketch.

Sorry to see the blog come to an end

but I understand why.

Click on the picture for a close up and to

read the journaling. :)

Scrapping Out Loud blog challenge

Doodle It!!

This weeks challenge is to doodle on your layout.

Click on the picture to see a closer look at the

doodling. It is rainy and overcast here so it is

hard to get a good pic ... this one is washed out.

It is much more vibrant IRL.

My layout is based on the provided sketch and

Word of the week: Life

World Card Making Day - Part 2

A fun card sketch challenge posted on the

Love Is In The Details blog

A great card sketch to work with.

World Card Making Day - Part 1

A fun challenge posted by Trish at

Canadian ScrapSwapChat

The rules to follow are:

1. A card for a male and a card for a female. (Yes one of each)

2. You must use at least one handmade embelllishment on each card.

3. No less than 3 Techniques on each card.

4. Have an awesome time making them.

For this card I used alcohol inks on the star which

I cut out by hand. I also distressed edges and inked.

Also used shimmerz mist but it is hard to see.

For this card I used a cuttlebug embossing folder

and I rubbed metalic paint over the image.

Also inked, layered and stamped.

This is the inside of the card where I handmade

the largest outer shape, traced from a template.

Birthday card

I made this birthday card last night for Chloe.

I could've blinged it up more but she is

turning 7 ... so it will probably get opened and

then tossed aside. LOL

I LOVE this stamp .... which I received from

from Vanessa in a prize pack. And also

the paper doily. :)

It's hard to see but I used stickles to make her

shiny and glittery. I colored her in using

watercolor pencils ... I love those things, I need

to get more colors.

Love Is In The Details

Love Is In The Details

just hosted a on-line crop.

Lots of great challenges and games and

awesome prizes which I was lucky enough

to win one. :):):)

Here are my creations from the crop. :)

Scrapping Out Loud blog challenge

Motif Madness!!

This weeks challenge is to use a single

motif throughout your layout.

I chose circles. I stamped circles on

the larger circle outline and on the black cs.

My layout is based on the sketch they provided.

And WOTW: cutest

Mix It Up ! blog challenge

Mixer #29

This week's mixer is a product challenge.

You must use alumium and masking tape!

Cool!

The circles are chipboard covered with

tinfoil that are painted with black paint. And the strip at

the bottom is tinfoil painted with black paint as well.

I used pieces of masking tape for

my journaling strips.

My layout is based on their posted sketch!

Canadian Scrap n Chat

Card sketch challenge -

posted by Gloria :)

Loved this sketch. Plan to use it again.

This card is for my Mom for

taking me to work and picking me up

and not taking any money for gas.

Also plan to pick up 2 birdhouses for her.

Hope to pick them up tomorrow. :)

A New Adventure ....

in the land of crafts. lol

I just recently purchased 3 new crafty books that

are non scrapbooking related. Amazing huh? lol

But how could I resist this book? Look at their faces.

They are toooo stinkin' cute. Even Jaleesa is quite

excited to learn how to make these cuties.

Now, to go find some stray socks.

I've always wanted to learn how to knit. I hope this book

will help. I really want to make some scarves

and socks. I love knitted socks.

We'll see how that goes.

Gotta buy some needles and yarn first tho .. LOL.

This book has some really cute and adorable

ideas for christmas. Can't wait to get started

on some of the crafts in this book.

I will post pics along the way ... once I get started.

Loads of Lollipops

My first time making Lollipop flowers

and I made 42. :)

Made for a Lollipop swap at

canadian scrap-n-chat.

Thanks Jessica for the tips, sure made it

easier making them. :)

Cdn. Scrap-n-Chat - card challenge

Card sketch challenge.

I love this simple sketch.

Made it easy to make a masculine

b'day card which I needed.

Thanks Gloria. :)

Twisted Sketches Blog challenge

Twisted Sketch #14

The twist this week is to use metal.

For some reason this layout and I just

are not getting along today.

I completed the layout and had it here to post

then changed my mind ... it looked too busy.

Changed the paper around ... then came back here

to re-post. Realized I forgot the "twist" part.

Back to the scrap table I go to add staples

and brads.

Oh my .... and I still am not liking it.

PageMaps blog contest

Studio Calico sketch contest

A wonderful sketch ...

I changed it around a bit. :)

For some reason I had a hard time

getting a decent picture. :(

Candy

Wow!!!!

Check out the link below

http://lovinlifescrapinit.blogspot.com/2009/09/candy.html

for a chance to win some awesome candy!!!!!!!

While you're there take some time and check out

the gorgeous cards made by V.

She is one very talented card maker

and a great source of inspiration.

I LOVE her work. :):)

Scrapping Out Loud blog challenge

This weeks challenge at SOL:

A Tribute to all English teachers!

"Since I am an English Teacher by day (Frances), I thought it would be fun to give a little tribute to the hard working, grammatically correct, subject/verb agreeing English teacher. We are asking you to use a quote for your title, but wait there's more, in addition to your quote we want you to use only one part of speech in your journaling. By part of speech we mean your journaling needs to be all nouns, all adjectives, all verbs, all interjections, all adverbs, all prepositions, or all pronouns.Now that is a challenge!"

Also, my layout is a "tweaked" scraplift

of Rachel's page. :)

Canadian Scrap n Chat

Made this recipe card for a recipe swap at

Canadian Scrap n Chat.

My recipe is Berried Treasure Pie, so that

is the theme I used for my recipe card.

I sanded the front of the card and used

distressing ink and then sprayed with

Shimmerz Spritz. It was a bit time consuming

cutting out and glueing on the little strips

for 10 cards ... LOL ... but it was worth it.

I am quite pleased with how they turned out.

I hope the ladies will like them. :)

Scrapping Out Loud blog challenge

Scrap out of season!

Our challenge for this week.....We all buy products for those certain time of year, Christmas, Halloween, Fourth of July, Valentine's Day..etc. So why not experiment and use seasonal products unconventionally? For example..snowflakes could be spring flower centers, halloween spiders on a summer page...Those products will never get used up otherwise! Think outside of the seasonal box!

My layout is based on a sketch they provided.

Word of the week: Sweet