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I think I learned how to make my own background templates for my blog. The trouble I'm having is getting the sizing right. What does it look like from your screen? I'd welcome any comments!!

Now, I realize this isn't fancy! :) Give me a break...I'm just learning how to do this. LOL! I definitely don't want to spend a lot of time on them yet if they don't look right. My backside is already going numb from taking so stinkin' long learning how to do this! Sigh...if I only knew a little more about technology! :)

Happy New Year Everyone!

For anyone checking out my blog...it's under construction! :)

3 More Planners

Yowzers! It's certainly busy this time of year! Hopefully, I'll be able to start making some cards again. (Of course, none of this busyness has to do with having a 4 month old baby girl)! I did get some planners made today.
Hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas! I got a bunch of new "toys" to play with later...when I get some more time! :)

Blog Candy

Check out these cute new designs!
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Busy, busy, busy!

Wow! It sure is busy around here, thus no cards are being made! Hope to get back to it soon, but I'm enjoying the season right now! Here's wishing you all a very...

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Free 2009/2010 Planner

I am giving away a 2009/2010 monthly planner~~~DESIGNED BY YOU! If you are the winner, I'll be in touch with you as to what "details" you would like on your cover. All you have to do is leave a comment and tell what type of card you usually buy.

Some examples I've made:

Snowman Hugs

I just love how this card turned out!! It has lots of "sparkle" to it!This card is for sale~BUY~

Supplies:

Cardstock: Stampin' Up
Patterned Paper: My Mind's Eye
Image: Fred, She Said
Ribbon: Ribbon Bow-tique
Flower: Flora Doodle
Brads: The Paper Studio
Other: Gold thread, Machine stitching, stickles, glaze, colored pencils

Making New Friends

This card is for sale~BUY~

Supplies:

Stamped Image: Penny Black
Cardstock: Bazzill
Fibers: Adornaments by EK Success
Snowflake & Red Brads: Spare Parts by The Paper Studio
Other: Machine Stitching, Stickles Glitter, Colored Pencils

Hedgie Friends

This card is for sale~~~BUY~~~

Supplies:

Stamped Image: Penny Black
Cardstock: Stampin' Up
Patterned Paper: My Mind's Eye
Gemstone Brads: Making Memories
Other: Flowers, Pop Dots, Colored Pencils, Gemstones, Brads

Building a Snowman

Another challenge from this blog. The challenge was to make a card without using any patterned paper. This is what I came up with:This card is for sale~BUY

Supplies:

Cardstock: Bazzill
Stamped Image: Penny Black (Courtesy of my sister-in-law)
Cuttlebug Embosser: Snowflakes
Ribbon: ribbonFX
Glitter: Stickles
Charm: Prima
Other: Red brads, machine stitching, pop dots, colored pencils

Christmas Angels

Supplies:

Image: Stampendous
Cardstock: Stampin' Up & 140 lb Watercolor
Paper: makingmemories
Other: Metallic Thread and Gold Beads from Jo-Ann's, Flowers, Gold Brads, Ink for distressing, Embossing Powder, Ribbon

It's a Girl

8 x 8 Scrapbook Layout

Supplies:

Cardstock: Bazzill, Stampin' Up, The Paper Studio
Paper: K & Company
Bear Pattern: myscrapchick

Brr!-Penguin Pals

Aren't these penguins too cute?

This is a paper piecing scrapbook embellishment. The blue background paper has been embossed with the Cuttlebug and then I added glitter to the snowflakes.

Supplies:

• Cardstock: Bazzill and The Paper Studio
• Snowflake Brads: Spare Parts
• Glitter: Stickles
• Pattern: myscrapchick

Interested in purchasing this item? Go here.

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Give Thanks

Aren't these Pilgrims too cute?

I tried a couple of new techniques for me: watercolors and heat embossing. I've tried to emboss before, but just ended up making a big mess. I think I figured it out this time. ;)

Supplies:

Image: Stampin' Up
Cardstock: Stampin' Up, Bazzill, 140 lb. watercolor paper
Paper: My Mind's Eye
Punches: Leaf & Flower
Other: Red brads, Stickles glitter, sewing machine

You can purchase this card here.

Christmas Snow Globe

Another time consuming card...

This card has been heat embossed, watercolored, and heat embossed again. I also machine stitched around the edges. The ribbon also sparkles!

Supplies:

Image: Northwoods
Cardstock: Stampin' Up & 140 lb Watercolor Paper
Paper: My Mind's Eye
Snowflake brads: Paper Studio
Ribbon: Michael's Bow-tique

If you like this card, go here.

Flowers for Someone Special

Basic Supplies:

Cardstock & Images: Stampin' Up
Gemstone Brads: Making Memories
Flowers: Flora Doodles
Paper: K & Company

Used Cuttlebug to emboss the paper under image...unsure of the folder name.

Notecards w/CD Tin

Supplies:

CD Tin: BoBunny
Cardstock: Stampin' Up & Archiver's
Paper: Wild Asparagus from My Mind's Eye
Ribbon: ribbonFX
Flowers: Cricut Machine

Giveaway

I love looking at different card/scrapbook artists' blog. I learned how to make my pumpkins from Faith's tutorial on here: The Candy Shoppe

Hope to get some more cards made and posted before long. I'm kinda in a slump! Sometimes I feel like I do the same-o, same-o. Any ideas? Of course, having to take care of a 2 month old baby sorta limits my time. Lol! :)

Lili of the Valley Challenge-Sketch 2

I did something today that I've never done before. I decided to do a card challenge. I had fun doing it...not too challenging for this scatter-brain.

Sometimes it helps to find something/someone to get your "creative juices" flowing. I'm not really sure how I found this site...one click led to another. :)


This is the sketch:

This is what I came up with:
Supplies:
Image & Cardstock: Stampin' Up
Paper: My Mind's Eye
Flowers & Large Brad: Spare Parts
Ribbon: ribbonFX

Thanks Be For Thee!

Supplies:

Image: Stampin' Up
Cardstock: Stampin' Up
Paper: My Mind's Eye
Flowers: Flora Doodles
Other: Ribbon, brads, brown ink pad for distressing, Stampin' Up ticket punch, Stampin' Up Crystal Effects



The pumpkin, Pilgrim's shoes, and buckles are glazed.

I really like how the inside of this card turned out. Call me a cheapskate, but I only had a little of the plain cardstock left and I didn't want to cut up another piece. I had plenty of the scraps left over and so I pieced it together giving it this look. I thought it turned out cute!

Note: I love this paper! It is from My Mind's Eye and is a cardstock paper with glitter embossed on it. Very cool!

Sweet Fall Girl

Supplies:

Image: Magnolia
Cardstock: Stampin' Up
Paper: K & Company (I think...it was in my scrap drawer).
Other: Brown sheer ribbon, brown brads

Pumpkin Patch

Supplies:

Cardstock: Stampin' Up
Paper: Basic Grey
Leaf Punch: Paper Studio
Ovals: Cricut Machine
Others: White gel pen, orange glitter, green craft wire, brown & orange ink pads for distressing

"Toadally" Lovin' Life

Stamp: High Hopes
Paper: My Mind's Eye
Cardstock: Stampin' Up
Flowers: Flora Doodles
Brads: Spare Parts

Frog and water drops are glazed.

Deck the Halls

Stamp: Penny Black
Paper: K&Company
Cardstock: Stampin' Up
Ribbon: ribbonFX

I also gave the ornaments and beaks a "glassy" look with Stampin' Up's Crystal Effects.

Give A Dog A Bone

MAIN SUPPLIES:

Stamp: Penny Black
Paper: DCWV
Cardstock: Stampin' Up
Ribbon: ribbonFX
Embellishments: Spare Parts by Paper Studio
Flower: Flora Doodles