Sunshine/Fall

I made this LO for Scrapping Everyday Miracles' September Main Challenge (http://scrappingeverydaymiracles.blogspot.com). The twist was to use 3 or more leaves so I used 2 leaves on the corners, a cluster in the top left corner, and a palm tree in the bottom left corner! We were to make a LO of our favorite season and my favorite is summer! I chose this PP from Me&My Big Ideas Sunshine Speciality Pad. The picture is from last summer when I went to Atlantic Beach with Julie, a friend from work. The pic mat and the paper on the tag are both from Basic Grey Life of the Party 6x6 paper pad, the ribbon is American Crafts Premium Ribbon-there's some leaves on the flowers, the flip flops are Stickeroni from Hallmark, the corner/leaves bundle is from ATD Super Sticker Pack Safari set, the palm tree/umbrella are from a sticker set from Michaels (I don't have the original packaging so I forgot the manufacturer), the twine is from my stash, the rainbow bling is from my stash, and the flower is KI Memories Paisley Parade Epoxy Fasteners. I used Recollections Foam Adhesive Squares to adhere the ribbon, pic mat, and tag to the layout. I was trying to get a picture of the ocean from where I was sitting and later worried about the umbrella because it was very windy and I was afraid the umbrella was gonna come out of the whole it was in. I was thinking when I placed the palm tree on my layout that it would have been nice if a palm tree was on the beach instead of the umbrella! There's no shade whatsoever on our beach! Here's a close-up of the tag:

 I traced the paper using the chipboard tag that I glued the paper to with Craft Smart glue stick (it is acid free so I used it on my picture as well).

I made this tag for Miriam's Crafting Blog 4th Monthly Challenge- Red and Orange Color Palette (http://miriamscraftingblog.com/1/post/2013/09/miriams-crafting-blog-4th-monthly-challenge-red-and-orange-color-palette.html). The tag the PP is glued to is from my stash and I used it to trace on the PP and cut it out. The PP is Studio G 12x12 Paper Pack ($0.97 at Walmart- 7 sheets), the bling is from my stash, the pinkish orange sticker is ATD Super Sticker Pack Family set, the fall sticker is BoBunny Falling For You (that I've had in my stash since my LSS closed before Michaels came to town), and the ribbon is American Crafts Premium Ribbon (also been in my stash for a long time). TFL and I hope you had a great day! I remembered the events from 9-11-01 today- hard to believe it's been 12 years! I'm recording a program on The History Channel about a guy that knew the planes were going to hit The World Trade Center and ends up dying in the aftermath.

There She Goes Cake/Cupcake Challenge

I made this card for There She Goes Clear Stamps (http://tsgclearstamps.blogspot.com/) TSG224 Cakes, Cupcakes, & Birthday Treats Challenge. I used my Heartstrings August Kit- Simple Stories- for the card base, the monkey is Sticko Funky Monkey Stickers, the sentiment "Happy Birthday to you" is from Simple Stories Happy Day 6x6 paper pad, the strawberry & cupcake are Sticko Sweet Treats Dimensional Stickers, and Pebbles Paper Flowers (also part of the August Kit). I used Recollections Foam Adhesive Squares to adhere the sentiment. After I placed the monkey, I thought about putting a piece of cardstock under him so the stripe wouldn't show down his face, but when I lifted the sticker up the paper stuck to it so I decided to leave it. I know next time I use the Funky Monkey stickers to put cardstock down if I'm using PP! I made this card the same size of a 5.5 x 4.25 card by using DCWV Greens Card Stack as my guide and I cut the PP with my XACTO 12in Rotary Trimmer. TFL &  have a great Tuesday!

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My Take on Pinspired Challenge #16

 I made this card using the above photo inspiration from Pinspired (http://pinspiredchallenges.blogspot.com/2013/08/pinspired-challenge-16.html) for Pinspired Challenge 16. It ends tonight at 11:59 central time. I used an 5.5 X 4.25 card to cut the paper to the right size to fit in an envelope with my X-ACTO 12in Rotary Trimmer. The paper is K&Company Susan Winget Nature, the stamp "You are the wind beneath my wings" is Skipping Stones Designs Wings collection that is no longer sold, I used VersaFine Onyx Black Pigment Ink, the paper is a RAK from Joy Meadows from the August Card Challenge I participated in with Deborah Nolan, and I colored the sentiment with 2 Sharpies Purple and Pink both Pastel and accented it a little with my Gelly Roll Clear Star pen.

This is the inside with "Have a beautiful birthday" stamp also from Skipping Stones Designs Wings collection. I don't really have anyone in mind to give this card, too, but will save it for a later date when I need a card. TFL and have a great weekend!

Happy Happy Birthday to You!

I made this card late Saturday night for my stepdad. We celebrated his birthday yesterday even though it is today since Dustin, Haylee, and Emily couldn't be here today. They're off at college and work. I made this in my room on my bed, because I didn't want my stepdad to walk by the computer room and see me making it. I could have closed the door, but didn't want to. It didn't take me long to make this card it was just the planning process that always takes me the longest- what paper am I gonna use and how do I want it to look! I didn't really have any masculine birthday paper so I just decided to make it simple! I used my August Kit of the Month that I won from Heartstring Designs (http://heartstringdesigns.blogspot.com/)- the mat on the front is Echo Park Paper Birthday Wishes by Glitz, the "Happy Happy Birthday to You is Simple Stories Happy Day Designer Cardstock Flash Cards Item #1509 & is attached to the card with Recollecions Foam Squares, the twine & bling is from my stash, and the mat on the inside is Simple Stories Happy Day 6x6 paper pad. The card is DCWV Card Stack Greens. I used a Craft Smart glue stick to adhere the mat on both the front and inside of the cover since I ran out of photo mount squares. It's not the best glue stick, but it will work for now. I hope to find another job soon so I can have money to spend on scrapbooking supplies and other things that I miss doing. The foam squares help, but I don't want everything projecting out from the card! I may have to start making cards from 12x12 sheets until I can afford to buy more supplies. TFL and I hope you all have a good week!

It's Beginning to Look A lot Like Christmas

 I made this card for Make Something Monday with Two Chicks Designs (https://www.facebook.com/TwoChicksDesigns). All the paper is Recollections Bright Christmas Printed Cardstock, the Christmas tree stamp is from Hampton Art the set I used to make the cards below, Trendy Twine Candy Cane, and the "Merry Christmas" sticker and the star sticker on the tree is from Darice Silent Night sticker book that I bought from Michael's around Christmas last year.

 I made 2 of these cards last year and didn't want to finish making the rest so I saved them for this year! Now all I have to do is write in them when it's closer to Christmas! I decided to mask 2 of them with "Jesus is the Reason for the Season"- a stamp that I bought from Michaels and "Peace Joy & A Very Merry Christmas" just to see what they would look like.I tried to make each card different. The little bling/lights came with the set and became too tedious and lost their stickiness so I decided not to use them in the last 4. The bling I did use on the bottom far right card is from my stash except the star. I may make a few more like the first one, but with another Christmas 12x12 pad I have that has more variations of paper. I ran out of photo squares so I won't be able to make any cards for awhile unless I use my Recollections foam squares. The candy cane sticker on the far right card is from Momenta sticker pack. The ribbon used on the top middle card "tis the season to be jolly" is Bobbin Ribbon.

I had fun making these and can't wait to make a few more closer to Christmas! TFL and have a great week!

Lucky Me

 I made this LO following the sketch above from Scrapping Everyday Miracles (http://scrappingeverydaymiracles.blogspot.com.2013/08/august-sketch-challenge.html). The twist was to use a butterfly on our layout, so I used A LOT of butterflies! The paper is SEI Chocolat Cherie. I've been hoarding this sheet and been waiting to use it until the right time! ;) I bought it from Michaels on clearance for $0.79. The price tag was stuck in a corner of the sheet, but I was able to pull it up. There's still a little stickiness from the price tag, but it's not that noticeable. The middle paper is K&Company Urban Rhapsody. I had to have some masculine feel to this page and this strip fit that part! The ribbon is American Crafts Premium Ribbon Spring Pink, yes more butterflies! The tag is from K&Company Cut N Paste Tag Pad, I thought it fit so well with this page! The ribbon on the tag is from Heather Lynn. The butterfly sticker is K&Company that came with a mini album set that I originally was going to put this picture in, but I don't have anymore pictures of the Clydesdales. The photo mat is from Basic Grey Curio 6x6 paper pad. The title "Lucky Me" is from a DCWV pad that I bought from TJMaxx. I thought it fit with this page since I was so lucky to see the Budweiser Clydesdales in person and not on TV!

I realized after I took the pic that you couldn't really read the journaling so I decided to take a close up of the tag! I know my handwriting isn't very neat, but I did the best I could! You can see why I'd rather type out my journaling! TFL and have a great weekend!