Yvette's Place

Christmas Project for Mom

2011-12-14T01:17:00.001-05:00

Roger had the great idea of making our Mom this journal inspiration jar. We decorated the jar with scrapbook supplies and put about 100 journaling prompts in the jar. She was thrilled to open this and a little teary eyed too! We had our Christmas with my family this past weekend!

Happy Easter!

2011-04-24T22:01:00.000-04:00

What I've done on our spring break!

2011-04-04T00:53:00.003-04:00

Well we've had fairly cold and rainy weather here, but we've been busy going to see some new movies,spring cleaning, playing, celebrating Alysa's 7th birthday and crafting. Alysa has been painting, gluing and glittering. Brenden has been gaming, watching March Madness and playing basketball when there is any glimpse of sunshine. I've been making my "SheArt" girls and wedding shower invitations! Check it out!

This is my first "She Art" creation after taking the best online class from Christy Tomlinson at Scarlet Lime. It is a mixed media art class that is full of fun ideas for making these gorgeous girls! If you have time, you really should take the class!

This little beauty is another "She Art" girl I made this week. I made this for Alysa and I tried to make it look like her! It says "Oh, the places you'll go!" I got the idea for this one from a fellow classmate in the "She Art" class!

This is the wedding shower invitaton that my sister and I have been working on this week for our cousin. It turned out so cute, we hope she likes it. The first photo is the front of the card and the gorgeous flower is actually a bracelet that my talented sister made this week! I hope she makes me one soon..ha ha hint hint! The second photo is a peek of the inside of the invitation.
Thanks for stopping by and peeking into my world this week.

Credits for the invitation: Papertrey Ink, Unity Ippity, Ranger, Melissa Frances, Fiskars and Stampin' Up!

"Papertrey February Blog Hop Challenge"

2011-02-25T19:00:00.026-05:00

Wow! It's been a while since I've blogged. What better way to get my creative juices flowing than a PTI blog hop. Check out all the great "scalloped" entries here and hop away!
Thanks for stopping by!

Card Credits: PTI=>white card, royal velvet felt, cardstock and buttons, pacific vineyard cardstocks,think big favorites #1 sentiment, love lives here house die,spiral notebook page die, ripe avacodo ink, dark chocolate ink; misc purple bling.

American Girl Photo Shoot

2010-04-24T02:02:00.003-04:00

I created a fun little digi layout of Alysa's pictures here.
Digi Credits: JSprague and NKubo.
TFL!

American Girl Fashion Show

2010-04-18T22:56:00.002-04:00

Our sweet Alysa is going to be in an American Girl Fashion Show next weekend at Music Hall. These pictures are from her photo shoot. She is so excited! Love this girl!

Alysa-Easter 2010

2010-04-07T22:31:00.000-04:00

{ippity} Blog Hop - It Takes Courage

2010-02-22T01:23:00.005-05:00

Hi and welcome to the {ippity} blog hop! I've made a card using one of the new stamp sets just released at {ippity}. The stamp set used is called "Where You Should Be". This set is so versatile and can be used for many applications! I love it!
Thanks for stopping by and check out My Serend{ippity} to purchase any of the {ippity} stamp sets!

Supplies: {ippity} stamp set "Where You Should Be", PTI: kraft cardstock, new leaf and summer sunrise ink; cosmo cricket garden variety sunday picnic pp; Stampin'Up blue brocade ink; HS crystals; yellow ribbon from Feb. AMM kit; Stazon timber brown ink.

Alysa Banner

2010-02-19T22:02:00.011-05:00

I made this sweet banner for Alysa's upcoming birthday and then to hang in her room! I am so loving the new AC Dear Lizzy products! And it coordinates with the card on the post below! Click on the images for a larger view.
TFL!

Credits: AC Dear Lizzy pp, rubons, flair, chipboard diecuts; AC thickers; Michaels pink vellum; Joann's turqoise and yellow tulle; HS crystals; JB sequin butterflys, dragonfly Jolees.
P.S. I got my Dear Lizzy products at A Million Memories!

Birthday Wishes

2010-02-17T00:54:00.007-05:00

I made this card with the sketch inspiration at Taylored Expressions. I paper pieced the litle dress from the inspiration of one of my favorite artist, Betsy Veldman. I got my order of the new Dear Lizzy products from A Million Memories today! I just love it all!
TFL!
Credits: American Crafts Dear Lizzy pp's, stamps; Patina stickles; PTI melon berry ink, white cardstock, sentiment-mega mixed messages; Timber Brown Stazon ink.

{ippity} Blog Hop - New Winter Releases

2010-02-15T01:24:00.005-05:00

I don't know about you, but I've been wishing for Spring! Here is a card that makes me happy! I've used the new Sweet Thoughts of Spring stamp set from {ippity}. All the new releases are available at
My Serend{ippity}, go check them out!

Credits: {ippity} stamps: Sweet Thoughts of Spring; PTI white cardstock, blue and pink bitty dots pp, ribbon, sentiment-mega mixed messages; Imaginisce pp and brad, copic markers.

Thanks for stopping by!

PTI Embellishment Challenge

2010-02-14T00:57:00.007-05:00

A fun card using lots of PTI products! A couple extra embellishments to send with the card too! Sorry for the scanned images.
TFL!
Credits: PTI buttons, cardstock,pp, stamps: baby button bits, mega mixed messages and fancy flourishes; crystal stickles; copic markers; doodle bug crystals;

PTI Origami Challenge

2010-02-13T00:05:00.005-05:00

How do you like my origami apron? I found the directions for the apron here. PTI continues to challenge us. I can honestly say it was a bit of a brain twister with all the folds! But I like it! I scanned the card since my camera was not available.
Credits: PTI Raspberry Fiz ink, cardstock, pp; PTI black cardstock, saddle stitch ribbon; PTI stamps-sentiment: mega mixed messages, fancy flouishes; K&Co. black crystals; memento black ink.

TFL!

PTI Color Favorites Challenge

2010-02-09T22:11:00.006-05:00

Lots of fun at PTI this past week. Here is another card using Melissa Phillips favorite PTI color scheme.

Credits: PTI scarlet jewel, aqua mist and berry sorbet bitty dots cardstock; PTI stamps: Fancy flourishes and sentiment from Everyday Button Bits; Melissa Frances cherubs, pearls and ribbons; Stamppin' Up Cameo Coral; MS punch and crystal fine glitter; Pearl glimmer mist; cream cardstock unknown.

TFL!

PTI "paint" by sketch challenge

2010-02-08T11:04:00.006-05:00

A fun color challenge over at Nichole Heady's blog for Papertrey Ink. A real challenge for me to use all the colors! I also tried using versamark on the kraft cardstock-always a challenge to get the stamps lined up ;0)

Credits: PTI holiday mix buttons, A2 white card, lemon tart and spring moss bitty dots cardstock, ocean tides cardstock, kraft cardstock, damask designs stamp, baby button bits stamp, mega mixed message sentiment, ocean tides ink; cream cardstock unknown; versamark ink; threading water punch; candlelight glimmer mist to give the ocean tides cardstock a little glimmer.

TFL!

Happy Birthday to Papertrey Ink!

2010-02-03T00:02:00.005-05:00

This sweet card is for a challenge over at Papertrey Ink! Go check out Nichole Heady's blog for lots of fun digital downloads and play along! Thanks for stopping by!

Credits: digital image Becky Oehlers; PTI cardstock, sunrise ink; stickles; copic markers.

American Crafts miniMARKS

2010-01-18T13:01:00.009-05:00

I've been on a card making frenzy with American Crafts miniMARKS. American Crafts Studio Blog is inspiring us to make cards using their miniMarks! It's been a lot of fun using the rub-ons for cards! Quick and easy! I've created a few cards out of my comfort zone and really exited how they turned out! I'd say there quite simple and beautiful! I love the color combinations!

Credits:
Card 1: American Crafts miniMARKS "Accessories Book 2"-sentiment and vertical decorative rub-on; PTI white cardstock and pp; Making Memories pp; BG ribbon; Prima crystal; Marvy punches.
Card 2: American Crafts miniMARKS "Accessories Book 2"-flowers, sentiment and green vine; PTI pp, red and white cardstock; Shimmerz white paint on top of the red flowers for shimmer. Marvy punch.
Card 3: American Crafts miniMARKS "Accessories Book 2"-flowery design and sentiment; PTI pp, ribbon and white cardstock; Marvy punch.
Card 4: American Crafts miniMARKS "Accessories Book 2"-flower and leaves and sentiments; PTI pp, ribbon and white cardstock.
Card 5: American Crafts miniMARKS "Accessories Book 2"-flowers and sentiments; PTI pp, ribbon and white cardstock; Marvy punch; K and Co crystals.
Card 6: American Crafts miniMARKS "Accessories Book 2"-flourish designs and sentiments; PTI white cardstock; Heidi Swapp crystals colored with Copic marker BG18.

Valentine LOVE!

2010-01-18T12:54:00.007-05:00

I've been busy making a few Valentine cards! Inspiration from PTI! I used the shimmer mist at the end to make the whole card shimmer!
Credits: PTI pp, sentiment stamp,raspberry fizz cardstock and palette ink, white cardstock; MM black pen; BG pp; Tattered Angels pearl shimmer mist.

Artsy Girl

2010-01-18T12:48:00.002-05:00

A sweet card I'm sending to my baby sister! She is finding her inner artsy girl!!
Credits: PTI white cardstock; Melody Ross Artsy Urban chipboard, Tattered Angels glimmer mist-pearl; Jenni Bowlin red pearl accent; Pink Paislee Bonfire PP; MS butterfly punch; stampin up red ink.

TFL!

Dancing Poodles

2009-11-09T00:12:00.005-05:00

I'm loving the site at Wacom called Pen Scrappers! Check out the site and vote for this precious LO!! Click on the blinkie below! TFL!

Babies & Booties

2009-10-17T13:00:00.005-04:00

Welcome to baby Caroline! A sweet card for the newest edition of the Lannings, Tim's cousin. My first try stamping on ribbon!
TFL!

Credits: Stampin'Up stamps A New Little Someone; PTI Kraft cardstock, bitty pink polka dot cardstock, vintage cream ribbon, jute twine,button, and ink-dark chocolate, fresh snow,raspberry fizz; Melissa Frances glitter.

Posters

2009-10-13T23:37:00.002-04:00

Hi! What have I been up to? Helping the kids make posters for school events/contests! We've had the most fun. As you can see, we've been dipping into the scrap supply! I hope they win!!

Shiver me timbers...

2009-09-07T15:17:00.012-04:00

This is my entry for the Moxie Fab World Christmas card contest! I love how he turned out. A fun and funky holiday card. I made the shaker box with a stamped sentiment, small stamped gingerbread and a gift...all shaken with glitter and seed beads! TFL! I used glimmermist on the entire card...difficult to see in the picture, but so beautiful in person!! I can't wait for the holidays!!!
Go check out all the fun entries and contests at Moxie Fab World.

Credits: Memento black ink; Colorbox Bronze ink; solar white cardstock; Darcie's Shiver Me Timbers stamps; Primacolor pencils w/ gamsol; Crystal Stickles; Autun Leaves Rhonna Christmas red felt; Copic markers C3 and B00; KI Snowflake lace; Melissa Frances glitter; seed beads; Midnight blue cardstock-unkown; Sakura Stardust Golden Star pen; Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist Iridescent Gold.

Happy 4th of July and Inspiration!

2009-07-04T00:34:00.010-04:00

I have recently discovered that one of my favorite magazines Scrapbook Trends has a blog. The publishers, Northridge Media, also publish other wonderful magazines like Cards, Bead Trends, etc. So guess what...they have blogs too!
I've been getting lost in their blogs and the links to other fun sites. Here are the links, go have fun!!
Scrapbook Trends Blog
Cards Blog
Simply Handmade Blog
Bead Trends
I recently subscribed to their online subscriptions. I got the ALL ACCESS PASS...and LOVE it! They send an email when a new issue is available online. I've already seen the August Online Editions! The online editions allow you to electronically bookmark pages, highlight items and even write notes for future reference. Oh, and you can print them too, but since were all about being green these days...save the Earth! Check it out here!
P.S. I promise that I don't work for Northridge Media;)
Digital Image by Rhonna Farrer at HOF3.

Just Because

2009-07-02T01:04:00.008-04:00

I made this card using Dawn McVey's color challenge and CPS122 sketch challenge. The color combination was fun to work with because I never would have thought of it myself:)
Credits: PTI: true black, new leaf and raspberry fizz palette inks, pure poppy cardstock, Mega Mixed Messages sentiment, Flourishes stamp and Butterfly Kisses stamps; SEI pp's; Maya Road clear ribbon; Martha Stewart butterfly punch; HS red bling; Hero Arts green gemstones; Kaisercraft pink bling; Stardust pen-red.
TFL!

Miss You

2009-06-28T19:18:00.002-04:00

I made this for my Mom! She is 5 hours away and we don't get to have scrappy fun together very often.
Credits: PTI: Damask Designs, Mega Mixed Messages, Raspberry Fizz PP's,white cardstock, Stazon Teal ink, Kaisercraft Jewels.

Smile

2009-06-27T22:15:00.005-04:00

I guess I'm lovin' this little frog. Love his polka dots.
Credits:Stamping Bella Ketto Frog stamp; copic markers; HS cardstock and pp; blue ribbon-unknown; PTI Mega Mixed Messages and Mother stamps; palette ink; neenah white cardstock; stardust pen.
TFL!~

Hi There

2009-06-27T01:10:00.007-04:00

I created this card for the CPS Challenge 121. This is my first card using copic markers. I'm really just experimenting with the few colors that I own. Love this little from stamp by Stamping Bella.
Credits: copic markers; PTI flourish stamp and white cardstock; peacock glitter; star dust pen; HS cardstock; pink paislee pp's and letter stickers; stamping bella Ketto frog stamp; neenah white cardstock;

TFL!

Father's Day Card-Challenge x 3

2009-06-16T01:17:00.010-04:00

I'm working in a few challenges with this card. Stampin' Pam from the Designing Women group posted this challenge. I do struggle when making making masculine cards. I used the color challenge from Dawn McVey and the sketch challenge from CPS120.
Credits: PTI-Star Prints stamp set, vintage cream cardstock and ink, new leaf green ink, black cardstock; Palette Black Noir ink; MM letter stickers; stardust pen;

One Day One Moment

2009-06-01T23:49:00.003-04:00

I made this LO for a challenge at the Stampin' Out Alzheimers online event. Check my sidebar for the total that we as crafters have contributed in support of Alzheimers. Anyhoo...I won a prize for this challenge..."Hi !! I'm so excited to tell you that you were the winner of the$20 gift card to mle Designs's store (Emily Card) at The Digichick for playing the "Old Photo" Challenge". I'm so excited and can't wait to shop! TFL!

Absolutely Fabulous Memories

2009-05-28T23:49:00.008-04:00

Another mini album I made for a co-worker retiring this week after 22 years. Her name is Nancy. She has been such a pleasure to know and work with. I entered this album in the Stampin' Out Alzheimers "Buttons Not on a Card" Challenge.
Credits: Mini album made with PTI vintage buttons, butterfly kisses stamps, mega mixed messages stamps, star prints stamps, ribbon; Stampin' up ribbon; AC ribbon; Pink Paisless rubons,papers, brads, alphas and flowers; MM paint; Kaisercraft album; HS bling crown, frames etc.; brown staz on ink; JBS sequin butterflies, journal card; Prima jeweled butterfly.
You can click the image for a closer view.
TFL!!

Remember When...

2009-05-24T16:18:00.008-04:00

I made this scrapbook for a lady that works in our department. Her name is Alola! She has been a head cook in our hospital for the past 40 years. She is retiring this week. The scrapbook has lots of photos that co-workers had from over the years. I love the photo of her taken about 30 years ago! She is a great person and wonderful cook! She will be missed very much! Our department purchased her a camera as one of her going away gifts...since she does not own a camera. My wish is that she will have time to take all the pictures she desires now.
Credits: Almost too many to list:) The book is from Scenic Route; Pink Paislee pp's and alphas; Hambly rubons; PTI Mega Mixed Messages sentiments stamps, Rasberry Fizz ink and ribbon, New Leaf ribbon, Star Prints stamps, Fancy Flourishes stamps, Butterfly Kisses stamps; Danielle Johnson stamps; HS damask sticker, butterfly mirror,bling crown and frame; misc. other crystals; Stampin' Up organza ribbon pink and green; Rhonna Farrer digital frames and quotes; misc retirement poems found on the internet; prima flowers and crystals; Office Depot green metal rings.
I love the new PTI stamps: Star Prints and Fancy Flourishes!!!
TFL!

Thinking of You Today

2009-05-18T22:26:00.004-04:00

I made this little cutie for the CPS116 challenge. TFL!
Credits: ivyKETTO stamp; black stazon ink;white cardstock; prismacolor pencils w/ Gamsol technique; Sassafras Lass pp's; Sentiment by Heartfelt Creations; HS crystal charm; heart charm unknown; AMM blue ribbon; EK yellow fiber; Tools: corner rounder.

Dawn McVey Color Challenge

2009-05-17T14:40:00.013-04:00

UPDATE: I received honorable mention for this project in the Guest Star Stamper June contest at Papertrey Ink...check it out here. I'm so thrilled!!
I'm on a roll with these Timeless Templates from Lauren Meader! For me, they seem to get easier the more I do them;) Dawn McVey is having a color challenge this week...so I made a lunch pail in her color scheme. I have to say, this color scheme really stumped me at first. I ended up with something that I really like! It feels good to go out of the comfort zone. I played around with differnt inks and glitters that I had available. I used the Palette pink to stamp on the bitty dots paper and it gave a wonderful soft look. The colors are a little more vibrant IRL...took the photos outside and the sun was VERY bright! Click on the picture to get a more detailed view. TFL!
Credits: Let's Do Lunch Timeless Template by Lauren Meader at PTI; PTI-dark chocolate cardstock, bitty dot basics in aqua mist and berry sorbet, ocean tides ink; Palette ink toile pink; MM brads; Danielle Johnson stamps; Sparkle-n-Sprinkle orange crush glitter; HS flower; button-unknown; Fancy Pants white pom pom trim; BG magnetic closure; Tools: threading water punch, art glitter glue, scor-pal tape.

Let's Do Lunch

2009-05-16T19:35:00.008-04:00

This little cutie is made from the Let's Do Lunch Timeless Template by Lauren Meader. She is hosting a challenge on her blog to use one of her Timeless Templates and use the color purple or butterflies! I love both! I'm thinking of what to put inside this little lunch pail. Perfect for any type of gift giving...including birthdays!!!
Other Credits: MM Lauren Boho Chic pp's; purple cardstock; JBS butterflies; Prima flowers and center kisses; PTI- vintage cream grosgrain ribbon and sentiment (Mega Mixed Messages); brads unknown; Tools-threading water punch, round scallop punch, scor-pal tape; BG magnetic closure; Aqua Marine Shimmerz paint (painted the Prima flowers). TFL!

New Shimmerz Spritz

2009-05-15T10:38:00.006-04:00

I know you all love bling as much as I do! I love playing with Shimmerz Paints...and now look what is coming next week {Shimmerz Spritz}. I can't wait to get my hands on some of this new product. It will be great for scrapbooking, cardmaking and all types of craft projects. Check out their blog on how to win some free product!!

Cool catDaddy!

2009-05-14T19:02:00.008-04:00

I made this "cool" card for DH since Father's Day is coming up soon! The PTI Designing Women have challenges and the current challenge from Peggy is to make something with an animal in it. So this is my creation for this challenge! Thanks Peggy!
Credits: Tim Hunter digi stamp; white and teal cardstock; Palette Landscape ink; Prismacolor pencils w/Gamsol Technique; Sassafras Lass pp's and corner sticker;
Sparkle-n-Sprinkle waterfall glitter in the waves.
TFL!

Make A Wish

2009-05-09T01:15:00.006-04:00

OH MY...I'm in LOVE with Stamping Bella and Splitcoaststampers! I made this card for a friend in my PTI Designing Women group (see the right side bar).
She is on the way to you Pam! TFL!
View credits here.

Scrapstreet E-zine!!

2009-05-04T23:32:00.001-04:00

I'm beyond excited to tell you that one of my digi LO's is in the May issue of Scrapstreet E-zine! Go here and check out my LO and all the other goodness!
TFL!

Bella Blvd Giveaway...

2009-05-04T15:43:00.002-04:00

I got to meet the owner of this adorable new company called Bella Blvd at the Scrap Etc. Event in Atlanta this past weekend. She is absolutely precious and so are her products. She is having a great giveaway on their blog that ends tonite! So, go on over and leave a comment and tell her I sent ya! Then tell your friends too!
Here is the link to the blog post for the giveaway!

Celebrate Earth Day!

2009-04-22T10:08:00.003-04:00

Upcycle is a new word for me! Using items that may otherwise be thrown away to make something fun and usable. Craft Critique is having a Blog Carnival this week with some fun prizes! Check out their posts starting on April 20th, for a week long carnival of upcycle inspiration. My upcycle is listed on there site too! Here is the post linked on my blog! Thanks Craft Critique!
Have fun!

To a fabulous Purse-on!

2009-04-20T22:48:00.005-04:00

Happy Administrative Assistant's Day Vickie! Wednesday is the day...don't forget the folks that help get you through the day!
Credits: Stampin' Up-Celebrate in Style; PTI-Perfect Match Ocean Tides cardstock and ink, 2008 bitty dot basics yellow,borders & corners monogram edition; AMM yellow gingham ribbon; white cardstock; Pallette ink-Noir; colored pencils/gamsol technique; marvy scallop punch.
TFL!

Upcycle on Earth Day!

2009-04-19T02:38:00.006-04:00

Craft Critique is having an Earth Day Blog Carnival. For my ABC flash card project...I used the packaging that my Bo Bunny Flexible ruler came in. I saved it because it was cute and looked like a little purse. I altered the "purse"/package and created ABC flashcards to go inside for my dd.
Credits: Heidi Grace pp,alphas,chipboard,cardstock stickers,ribbon,flowers,brads; Gelly Roll clear star pen; cardstock picture tags from Shabby Chic Crafts;
TFL!

I won the Pink Paislee Blog hop!

2009-04-08T00:43:00.002-04:00

I really need to buy a lotto ticket! Check out the announcement here!
Woohoo and thanks Pink Paislee...love all your products!

We Won!!!!!

2009-04-02T11:40:00.002-04:00

OMG-I'm so excited right now that I can't feel my feet. My sis and I both won a spot at the Scrap Etc. Event in Atlanta. Check it out here!
THANKS SCRAP ETC!!

Scrap Etc. Event 2009-Free Spaces..No Joke!

2009-03-31T23:38:00.003-04:00

The event is coming at the end of April and they are giving away 5 free spots. Go to their blog and check out the details. So many great teachers. Oh, I really want to attend this....what a dream it would be. Here is a link to the Event Blog.
Hurry...they will be drawing winning names on April 2nd.

Dawn McVey's Color Challenge

2009-03-29T17:47:00.013-04:00

I love these color combinations in Dawn McVey's color challenge this week. I decided to make another Mother's Day card. I'm so proud of myself for being ahead of schedule;). My mom and I went to the Memories Expo in Columbus this weekend...and I got some new acrylic albums, stamps, glitters and punches! My favorite is the Dragonfly stamp that was made to coordinate with the EK Success Dragonfly punch. Sweet!
Credits: Prima flowers; Kaiser bling; 3 bugs in a rug scallop strips; Papertrey Ink: Perfect Match dark chocolate cardstock and ink, Mother stamp set; Misc. cardstock white and teal; Dragonfly stamp set from Heartfelt Creations; Waterfall Glitter from Sparkle-n-Sprinkle

Color Challenge

2009-03-25T22:46:00.007-04:00

Dawn McVey (love her) started a new color challenge on her blog this past week. She always uses terrific color combinations. I am just getting to post my card for the challenge now. I needed a card for a co-worker who lost her father this past week.
Credits: Papertrey Ink: Colormatch dark chocolate cardstock and ink, Friends til the end pp, 2008 bitty dot basics pp, Colormatch raspberry fizz cardstock and grosgrain ribbon, Mixed Mega Messages stamp; JB butterfly; misc. buttons;
TFL!

Eyes...

2009-03-24T13:34:00.003-04:00

Don't you just love Alysa's blue eyes in this photo? She is my sweety!
Credits: Essence of Spring Kit at Sunshine Studio Scraps; Tag-Tag,you're it! from Designz by Kristi

TFL!

Mother's Day Card

2009-03-22T02:18:00.003-04:00

Getting a head start on Mother's Day Cards.
Credits: Papertrey Ink Damask Designs Stamps by Dawn McVey; Papertrey Ink Perfect Match New Leaf Grosgrain Ribbon; Cardstock in yellow, green and burgundy/purple; Palette Ink in Lavendar Sachet; Tools/Supplies: Glue Dots; Cricut Storybook cartridge; Glue Glider Pro; CM decorative corner punch.
Technique: I used the stamps for create a patterned paper on the yellow and the burgundy cardstock.

My March Madness!

2009-03-19T22:19:00.026-04:00

I have so many things to show and tell you today. First, Brenden's 1st grade teacher, Mrs. Meyer, is having knee surgery next week. He has been very concerned that she will be gone and has mentioned to me on more than one occasion "Mommy, we should get her something"...oh that is my sweet boy! It warms my heart that he is so loving! I know that he understands what it is like for someone to have surgery, since I've gone through a few the past two years. He is just my little cherub. Secondly, I've been addicted to learning, following all their blogs and purchasing (shhh!) new craft items from Papertrey Ink the past two months and guess what they are in Cincinnati. I just received some awesome goodies in the mail yesterday. I found so much inspiration from Nichole Heady's blog over at Papertrey Ink. And, don't forget to check out her design team blogs...but make sure you are sitting down first.
I know your thinking...where is this going? Well, last night in a super creative surge...I created all of this for Mrs. Meyer's we're gonna miss you gift.
Let me say, in my humble voice..."I'm a long time scrapper, amatuer at best photographer and a new card maker" You can find all these ideas and more on Nichole's blog!! Thanks Nichole! I can't wait to make more! Ha...I even grabbed the latest issue of Stamp It! Cards tonite at the grocery.
I made all of these little cards to go inside the Card File box (template by Lauren Meader at Papertrey Ink). Check out the photos below!

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Credits (all from Papertrey Ink unless listed):
"Miss You" Card: Friends 'Til the End Patterned Paper; Polka Dot Parade Patterned Paper; Paper Basics-White Card set; Mega Mixed Messages Stamp Set; Mother Stamp Set; Perfect Match Ripe Avocado Ink Cube; Organza Ribbon-unknown; Butterflies from Jenni Bowlin; Martha Stewart punch.
1st card set: Friends 'Til the End Patterned Paper; Perfect Match Cardstock in Spring Moss and White; Vintage Cream buttons; Paper Basics-White Card set; Mega Mixed Messages Stamp Set; Mother Stamp Set; Perfect Match Ripe Avocado Ink Cube.
2nd card set: Friends 'Til the End Patterned Paper; Perfect Match Cardstock in Aqua Mist and White; Vintage Cream buttons; Paper Basics-White Card set; Mega Mixed Messages Stamp Set; Mother Stamp Set; Perfect Match Ocean Tides Ink Cube; Bling from Heidi Swapp and Darice.
3rd card set: Friends 'Til the End Patterned Paper; Perfect Match Cardstock in Dark Chocolate and White; Paper Basics-White Card set; Mega Mixed Messages Stamp Set; Mother Stamp Set; Perfect Match Rasberry Fizz Ink Cube and Grosgrain Ribbon; Perfect Match Dark Chocolate satin ribbon; Pin from Heidi Grace; Glitter Heart-unknown.
Card Case: My Timeless Templates-Filed with Flair; Friends 'Til the End Patterned Paper; Perfect Match Spring Moss Cardstock; Paper Basics Kraft Cardstock; Perfect Match Ripe Avocado Ink Cube and Saddle Stitch Ribbon; 1/4" Scor-Tape.

Whew! My longest post ever! What is your March Madness?
Brenden was so excited to take this special gift to his teacher today!
TFL!

Rough and Tough

2009-03-18T01:00:00.004-04:00

Brenden playing outside 4/04.
Credits: Designz by Kristi Psychedelic Funk; Tatoo Graffiti Brush Set by Rhonna Farrer; Template: Essence of Spring Kit at Sunshine Studio Scraps.
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Scrapstreet Magazine

2009-03-16T23:20:00.001-04:00

Check it out! My first pub...I'm so excited. Look here!

Alysa's 5th Birthday Invitation

2009-03-16T22:57:00.008-04:00

Birthday Card Credits:
Inspiration from Becky at AC Bailey March Newsletter.
Imaginisce pp Fairest of Them All-Be Back By Midnight; Fancy Pants pp Key Lime Papers; Papertrey Ink pp Polka Dot Parade;Stickles-Baby Blue;Palette Ink-Pink Toile and Beaux Arts Blue;Bazzill Cardstock Cameo and Parakeet;White cardstock;Martha Stewart Punch and Stamp; Studio G cupcake stamp; Glitz Icing-Pearls; Maya Road Pink Pom Pom Trim.

Authentic Love

2009-03-15T00:12:00.004-04:00

Brenden and I at Easter 2004. He was 2 in this picture. Now he is 7 and growing like a weed.

Credits:Credits: From Sunshine Studio Scraps: Essence of Spring kit by the Wonder Girls. Love and tag from No. 9 Collab kit.Template SWW template.

Outdoor Girl

2009-03-14T12:12:00.004-04:00

What a wonderfully warm day in January of all things. Alysa loves being outside and not afraid to get in the dirt!!
See credits here. I loved using the kits from Designz by Kristi at Sunshine Studio Scraps!

2009-03-12T22:43:00.002-04:00

Alysa 1/09.
Credits: Gentle Frost by Designs by Kristi at Sunshine Studio Scraps. Fonts: Snowdrift and Freestyle Script.

Gentle Frost kit here.
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21 questions

2009-03-11T21:43:00.003-04:00

I've love to be inspired by all the talented artist out there. One of my all time favorites is Melodee Langworthy. She is having a fun little 21 get to know you quiz on her blog and I'm playing along.
How about you play along with me.
Answer the 21 questions below about me and post them here on my blog!
1: Where you and I met? Have we met?
2: Take a stab at my middle name?
3: How long have you known me?
4: The last time we saw each other?
5: Would I ever go skydiving?
6: Your first impression of me upon meeting/seeing me?
7: Am I funny?
8: What's my favorite music?
9: What do I want to do more than anything?
10: What is the one thing you think I should do?
11: Do I have any special talents? If so, what are they?
12: Would you call me preppy, classic, average, sporty, punk, hippie, glam, nerdy, snobby, or something else(what)?
13: Have you ever hugged me?
14: My favorite food?
15: If there was one good nickname for me, what would it be?
16: Your favorite memory of me?
17: If you and I were stranded on an island, what would I bring?
18: Who's my best friend?
19: What is your overall impression of me?
20: Where do you think I will be in 10 years?
21: Will you re-post this so I can fill this out for you?

Talk with you soon!

Kidz Gone Wild

2009-03-09T00:10:00.003-04:00

A fun little LO of the kidz with their cousins! Yes, we are having cabin fever!
I created this LO for a challenge over at Sunshine Studio Scraps.
Credits: Credits: wg_EssenceOfSpring_week1; Psychedelic Funk Elements Designz by Kristi; Font: CK Credit Card & Century. Journaling: Cabin fever sets in! Brenden, Brianna, Alysa & Mia showing us their DANCE moves. Lookin’ forward to Spring! 2/09

Baby Shower Card

2009-03-03T23:42:00.001-05:00

A little card that I made for a friend using some of my new PTI supplies.
See credits here.

Adore

2009-03-02T00:34:00.002-05:00

See Credits here.

Gentle Frost

2009-02-12T23:30:00.003-05:00

This gorgeous kit is available at Sunshine Studio Scraps. Gentle Frost is created by Designz by Kristi. I love this kit because of the beautiful colors, especially the purples and the glitter!!

Love

2009-02-08T23:02:00.011-05:00

Happy Valentine's Day! Look at this gorgeous kit from Sunshine Studio Scraps,
Collab Kit No. 9. Here is a jam-packed Love/Valentine kit from the Sunshine Designers! This kit is one that you will be able to use over and over!

The Collab kit No. 9 includes the following:
Papers: 95
Elements: Over 115 elements (including 2 photo masks)
Glitter Styles
Doodle Brush Set
Template
Glitter Alpha in 3 colors (Uppercase only)
I made this hybrid project with the No. 9 collab kit, Jenni Bowlin chipboard pennants, Stickles in platinum and crystal, Prima ribbon and chipboard letters, bazzill chipboard circles, red glass beads, jewelry wire, misc eyelets, colorbox ink in rouge. The kids are mine..Brenden and Alysa.

Hey did I tell you that I'm a guest at Sunshine Studio Scraps CT for the next 3 months!! Yeah me!!

TFL!

2009-01-04T22:11:00.002-05:00

I love this boy!
Credits: blue cardstock; white cardstock; red cardstock; Danielle Johnson pp and digital brush; stocking eyelets unknown; prima crystal flourish; fancy pants ribbon; colorbox red ink; red foil thickers; MAMBE crystal candy canes.

Naughty Listed

2008-12-22T00:07:00.004-05:00

Our sweet baby on Santa's lap.
Credits: Digital-Misty Cato, Lauren Reid, KShults.

Happy St. Nick's Day

2008-12-07T22:41:00.002-05:00

Fun news...my LO is featured on the AC Bailey Blog for LOTW!! Yeah..I'm so excited!
Digital Credits: November Kit from Songbird Avenue, except the red eyelet from K.Schulz.

Songbird Avenue November Kit

2008-11-03T12:29:00.002-05:00

I love this fresh kit from Songbird Avenue! I can't wait to make lots of holiday goodies with this kit. Get it today!
From Songbird Avenue: "For November’s kit, we are so excited to have the ladies from Little Dreamer Designs with us. We are proud to present “Frosty Kisses”. 100% of this month’s profits will benefit the Toys for Tots."

Halloween

2008-11-02T00:50:00.004-04:00

What a terrific Halloween! I really enjoyed watching the kids so excited and blessed to be home with them.
Credits:Michelle Coleman Halloween quickpage.

MVP!

2008-08-01T14:06:00.006-04:00

Brenden is my MVP on the cover of his own magazine! Don't you love this template I used from Epson Creative Zone. They have tons of projects with instructions and templates for all types of crafting. I also used some digital elements here from K.Pertiet(frame) and Danielle Johnson(baseball paper and "athletic"word art at Designer Digitals. This inspiration form Leah Fung's blog here.

Gorgeous Quilt Giveaway..

2008-07-18T01:10:00.004-04:00

Old Red Barn Co. has a great contest to win the beautiful quilt.
Enter to win and find out all the glorious details here.
You must leave a comment at Old Red Barn Co. anytime before Midnight, Tuesday, July 22, 2008 US Date and Time.

Terri Conrad Designs-Webster's Pages

2008-07-04T22:56:00.003-04:00

Terri Conrad Designs is the designer for Webster's Pages! She is an incredibly talented woman. Her blog has endless inspiration and eye candy. She has other lines of products coming out in the near future! So if you need some creative inspiration...check out the links above:)

Your Spirit Shines

2008-06-24T01:55:00.001-04:00

Alysa loving her God Father!!
Credits: L'OrangeSupremeAccessories/papers_JenWilson

Let Your Light Shine Through

2008-06-24T01:49:00.005-04:00

I love how this turned out. Such a sweet picture of the two of them!!
Credits:L'OrangeSupremeAccessories/papers_JenWilson;GlitzyBits_GlitterKitchen_JenWilson;FlourishedStamps_29co_JenWilson;handmadepaperflower_jenwilson; mfen_glitterpaint_stroke_rainbow;mfen_spraground_heart;WW_Cherish_yarnturq;
wordart_letyourlight_jenwilson;RhonnaFarrer_2ps_SingleBirdBrush

Dance

2008-06-22T00:25:00.004-04:00

I made this LO as a thank-you gift for Alysa's dance teacher. Yesterday was her first dance recital. She was a superstar at age 4. I'm so proud of her. I framed this LO with an 8x8 acrylic frame. I attach a pink chiffon ribbon to allow for hanging and some Heidi Swapp clear bling to the outside of the frame. It really turned out awesome and she loved it.
Credits for the LO:
Digital materials: Hot Mama Glitz Design digital cd (pink paper, chandelier, crystals, damask design); sanded grunge overlay..Katie Pertiet; JEdwards BalletBrushes. crown..Dale Ann Cubbage.
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He Made It!

2008-05-21T13:42:00.004-04:00

Lol! Tim always asks..."how come I'm not in one of your LO's?"..."or on your blog". Lol...he is in some LO's..just seems like I've been doing them of the kids lately. I'm taking an online digi scrapping class with Jessica Sprague. It is so wonderful and look here what I made this week:)

Digital credits: Katie Pertiet Flatjacks kit, acyrlic alpha and sanded grunge overlay.

Take Flight Kit at Songbird Avenue

2008-05-15T01:04:00.004-04:00

Happy Birthday to Songbird Avenue!

This is a must have kit. It is loaded with so many yummy digital goodies! Look at the collaboration of designers...the best of the best!! I cannot wait to play with this kit!!!
From Songbird Avenue...
"For May's kit, we are so pleased to have our amazing guest designers back again with us. They're helping us celebrate our first year here in a BIG way! We are proud to present "Take Flight". 100% of this month's profits will benefit the Susan G. Komen Foundation. May Guest Designers...
Shabby Princess, Dianne Rigdon, Gina Miller, Robin Carlton, Carrie Stephens, Nancie Rowe-Janitz, Amy Wolff, Jenna Desai, Kate Hadfield, Jacque Larson, Michelle Coleman, Shabby Miss Jenn, Susan Bartolini, Kate Teague, Leora Sanford, Meredith Fenwick, Jan Crowley and Janet Phillips."
Only available until May 31st.

Happy Day!!

2008-05-06T22:51:00.003-04:00

I am so tickled about my weekend participating in various NSD online crops. I visited, PrimaHybrid, AC Bailey Designs and Scrap4Life. I have a toot! I won 4 challenges at PrimaHybrid this past weekend. I received $80 in GC to their store...wow happy shopping day for Mama. I don't think my feet are touching the floor as I type this. Here is a link to my humble gallery at Prima. I won the challenge with my purse card, tag, X-file page and the scavenger hunt!! What did you do this past weekend? Tell me about your accomplishments:)

Mother's Day Goodies!

2008-05-03T20:17:00.007-04:00

Credits here.

Credits here.

I completed a couple of challenges at Primas Hybrid today for NSD! Now I'm ready for Mother's Day!!

Happy National Scrapbook Day!

2008-05-02T13:09:00.006-04:00

There are some really fun things going on around the net for the {Inter}National Holiday. I thought I would post some of the fun here for you! Check out these sales:
1. Shabby Miss Jenn Designs. She has tons of $1 digital kits!
2. AC Bailey Designs has a great sale for May 3rd.
3. Prima Hybrid
4. Scrap4Life

I'll be posting more as I find them. Enjoy!

2008-04-27T22:52:00.005-04:00

I was inspired to create this set of wall art decor for my daughter's room from Anna Maria Horner's Paint a Fabric Silouhette(directions) works. I used PSE 6.0 and various digital scrapbooking papers & elements to make these printable images. I will print and frame these precious, custom works!
Digital credits here: RhonnaFarrer_2ps_ScallopedPaper2.6; NKUBO_HulaChick_Graphic08; NKUBO_LittleOwl_Graphic03; NKUBO_LittleOwl_Graphic11; NKUBO_LittleOwl_Graphic12; JM_HappyPP11; LaurenReid-hullabaloo-floral; Paper_Love_Shack_Blue_shabbymissjenndesigns; HAL_hullabaloo_paper03

Smile

2008-04-27T21:35:00.005-04:00

Scraplift challenge at Songbird Avenue.
I scraplifted Leora Sandfords LO "Hats" here. Credits: April "Spring Out Loud!" kit at Songbird Avenue by Leora Sanford . I used the alphas from the February kit at Songbird Avenue. The kits limited to the month they are published! TFL!

Apirl Digi Kit at Songbird Avenue

2008-04-16T22:55:00.003-04:00

I have had the best time creating digi LO's using the kits from Songbird Avenue. The are always filled with beautiful, high quality pieces. Check it out this month! Each kit is a limited edition! "We are happy to present “Spring Out Loud!”. We teamed up with the amazing Leora Sanford for a kit that is oh-so spring! Funds raised (minus paypal fees) from this kit will be donated to the “Women in Literacy Initiative” at ProLiteracy Worldwide."

Winner...Peggy Forshee

2008-04-06T21:46:00.002-04:00

Congratulations Peggy! Your number was chosen from the random number generator tonite. Send me you address and I will mail you the acrylic house album from Pageframe Designs!
I appreciate all the wonderful and loving comments for little Juliya. I will forward them to her new family. Thanks for playing and have a great week!!!

Little Dancers...

2008-03-30T22:27:00.005-04:00

A fun scraplift challenge at Songbird Avenue. I scraplifted Kate Teague's LO here, while using the March kit from Songbird Avenue, by Kate Teague, Jan Crowley, Maya & Meredith Fenwick. This was a challenge for me because of using the picture so large on the LO and I edited the photo to include a spotlight and brush texture. Alysa loves her dance, especially when I'm there taking pictures!! TFL!!

Juliya...RAK giveaway here!!

2008-03-28T23:17:00.007-04:00

I'm honored to be part of the memories leading up to the adoption of this precious little girl. This family is blessed to be adopting her all the way from Russia. They needed help making a memory book for her to keep until she gets to come "home". Some of the journaling is in Russian to help her caregivers read the book to her. Juliya is about 28 months old...so we have laminated a copy for her to keep. Thanks for visiting!! Leave me some love and good wishes for this family on this post and I'll draw a random winner for an acrylic "house" album from Pageframe Designs! I'll draw a winner on Sunday April 6th!!!!
Credits: I've used PSE 6.0 and digital elements from Nancy Kubo: So Sweet Papers, Totally Sweet Elements, & Totally Sweet Doodles at Primahybrid; Dale Ann Cubbage Three Wishes at Little Dreamers designs; Michelle Coleman Wild Sorbet at Little Dreamer Designs.

Car Goodie Box for my Little Guy

2008-03-12T23:19:00.002-04:00

A hybrid project for my little guy...he likes goodie boxes too! See credits here.

Mini Easter Basket

2008-03-12T23:16:00.003-04:00

What a sweet little gift for Easter. This was very fun to make and love that sparkle. See credits here

March Digi Kit at Songbird Avenue

2008-03-06T23:52:00.002-05:00

The kits from Songbird Avenue are packed with wonderful goodies. The great thing is that all proceeds go to the charity of the "month". I've never been disappointed with anything from Songbird. This month's kit is gorgeous! This kit is designed by Kate Teague, Jan Crowley and Meredith Fenwick. This is a must have!!

"For March's kit, we are so excited about our collaboration with Kate Teague! Kate is a well-known Garden Girl and a famous scrapbooker. We are proud to present "Fresh Outlook". 100% of this month's profits will benefit the National Multiple Sclerosis Society"

I'm in love with this new ESTY store!

2008-03-03T01:22:00.003-05:00

Check them out...they have the cutest little tags and such for papercrafting.

Show Me The Money!

2008-02-19T00:51:00.002-05:00

OMG...is this not the funniest picture ever?? Brenden had a birthday party with a few of his friends at the house last Saturday. He was so excited and bouncing off the wall. He received some great gifts..like Indiana Jones and Exo-Force legos, pokemon, drawing kit and CASH! He was so excited about everything. LOVE THAT FACE! Sheer happiness. LO Credits: Primahybrid Vera Lim digital kit "About a boy"; fonts: vrinda and green sybiil, PSE 6.0

I won...

2008-02-19T00:49:00.002-05:00

a free kit from Songbird Avenue for their blog challenge. I'm so excited and doing the happy dance!!

Songbird Avenue--February Kit

2008-02-08T23:39:00.000-05:00

Here is another fabulous kit from Songbird Avenue. "For February's kit, we are so thrilled about our kit with Susan Bartolini! Susan's helped us cook up something extra sweet for Valentine's Day! We are proud to present "Open Your Heart". 100% of this month's profits will benefit the Minute Man Arc Early Intervention Agency." I can't wait to play with it!!

All My Hats!

2008-02-04T01:04:00.000-05:00

Ingredients: Shabby Miss Jenn Loveshack kit and Beloved Buttons. Photo Credits: Alysa M. Farrell (3 yo). TFL!

BFF! Alysa & Layla

2008-02-02T12:44:00.000-05:00

Ingredients: Elements and papers by Prima Hybrid Day Dreams Magical kit by Meredith Fenwick; Inspiration from template by Danielle Flanders.
TFL!!

A Special Valentine!

2008-01-30T00:46:00.001-05:00

Happy Valentine's Day Grandma!! Brenden and Alysa love Grandma so much! She could never do anything wrong in their eyes. True Love is made with the new Love Shack kit from Shabby Miss Jenn Designs...love it! xoxo

My Creative Classroom--Grand Opening!

2008-01-28T12:27:00.001-05:00

You must go check out this new online classroom. My Creative Classroom has tons of classes to take for all different crafts. The prices are reasonable and the teachers are awesome. This week is their grand opening with lots of free classes, prizes and fun chats. What are you waiting for?

The First Dance

2008-01-28T01:25:00.000-05:00

Mom and Ed at their wedding! Digital LO using First Blush (Prima Hybrid) & Sweet Notions by Meredith Fenwick (Prima Hybrid). So sweet......those little lovebirds!

My SS is so awesome!!

2008-01-26T15:21:00.001-05:00

I'm am one excited chick. My SS has been sending me so many wonderful things the past few months... and I've been bad about posting pics. She really has out done herself this month. I've received two packages. The pictures show all the goodies. My special favorite is the Birthday banner she made. It is so beautiful in person and what exquisite workmanship. I'll keep it forever. She has inspired me to try to make one of these for the kids birthdays coming soon. Oh...and the Falling in Love perfume..yummy! I'm soooo spoiled. I LOVE IT ALL!!

Creating Inspirations Card Challenge #2

2008-01-25T23:39:00.001-05:00

Credits here:
A fun little Valentine Card for dh! Creating Inspirations is a fun shop for kits and other scrap supplies.

Memory Purse with Glitz Designs

2008-01-20T16:55:00.000-05:00

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Sources: Memory Purse . Glitz Designs patterned paper & jounaling blocks from the Hot Mama & Deliriously Spring lines with pink and black Frosting (bling); Heidi Grace flourish rubons; black mesh (unknown).
Created by:Yvette Farrell
This was such a fun project to make. I made both sides coordinate with each other. One side being a little more masculine for my little guy's picture. Each side has a space to add a picture and a journaling block to make special notes. TFL