Today you are you...

Another card using a Sweet Sunday Sketch today! This is #39! I found a fun sentiment in one of my CTMH stamp sets, You are my happy. I really liked this sketch and think it will be one I can use often for sentiment only cards!

I totally forgot I had this paper. Isn't it fun to discover "new" goodies in your own craft room sometimes? 

You are amazing! Remember that and have a happy day!

Stamps~ CTMH~ You are my happy,
Ink~ SU Blackberry Bliss, 
Cardstock~ SU Blackberry Bliss, misc white , SU Calypso Coral,
Designer Paper~ SU Wildflower Fields designer paper,
Other Goodies~ SU Layering Ovals Framelits, SU shimmer ribbon, SU Basic Pearls,

One sketch, One Stamp set, 5 cards

Continuing on my quest to use all the Sweet Sunday Sketches in order, here is #38! I am really having fun doing these sketches and it's fun to think outside my go-to-layout and use stamps that haven't seen some love in awhile!

I decided to use an older Stampin' Up set that has never seen ink, You're Sublime! A super fun set that I don't know why I waited so long to use it! I had so much fun with the first card that I decided to use the same sketch for all the stamps in the set! Super fun!

Stamps~ SU You're Sublime,
Ink~ Memento Tuxedo Black, SU Calypso Coral,
Cardstock~ Copic Xpress-it, SU Dapper Denim, SU Calypso Coral, SU Mint Macaron, 
Designer Paper~ SU By the Shore designer series paper,
Other Goodies~ copics, SU Stampin' Blends, SU Seaside Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, SU Dapper Denim Ruched Ribbon, SU Layering Squares Framelits,

Stamps~ SU You're Sublime,
Ink~ Memento Tuxedo Black, SU Cherry Cobbler,
Cardstock~ Copic Xpress-it, SU Dapper Denim, SU Cherry Cobbler,
Designer Paper~ Kaisercraft~ Seaside Collection, 
Other Goodies~ copics, SU Layering Squares Framelits, SU Dapper Denim Ruched Ribbon,

Stamps~ SU You're Sublime,
Ink~ Memento Tuxedo Black, SU Hello Honey,
Cardstock~ Copic Xpress-it, SU Hello Honey, 
Designer Paper~ My Mind's Eye~Indie Chic~Saffron,
Other Goodies~ copics, SU Stitched Shapes Framelits, SU Sweet Sugarplum Ruched Ribbon, Spectrum Noir Sparkle Pen,

Stamps~ SU You're Sublime,
Ink~ Memento Tuxedo Black, SU Lucky Limeade,
Cardstock~ Copic Xpress-it, SU Lucky Limeade,
Designer Paper~ Simple Stories~SN@P~Color Fusion,
Other Goodies~ copics, SU Stitched Shapes Framelits, SU Delicate Lace Edgelits, SU Enamel Shapes,

Stamps~ SU You're Sublime,
Ink~ Memento Tuxedo Black, SU Pumpkin Pie,
Cardstock~ Copic Xpress-it, SU Pumpkin Pie, 
Designer Paper~ Simple Stories~Take a Hike,
Other Goodies~ copics, SU Layering Squares Framelits, CTMH ribbon,

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you have the most wonderful, happy day!

Delilah

Time to show another Conie Fong new release! Today I have Delilah to share with you. She is just so beautiful!! 

I loved coloring her up and bringing her to life! I think she is one of my favorites for sure!

Thanks for stopping by and I'll see you back here real soon!

Stamps~ Conie Fong~digi~Delilah, 
Ink~
Cardstock~ Copic Xpress-It, SU Wisteria Wonder, SU Lost Lagoon, 
Designer Paper~ some from my stash, 
Other Goodies~ copics, nestabilities, retired CTMH ribbon, Wink of Stella clear pen, SU metal rimmed pearls, 

Sending you my love

Today I have a card using a cute digi, Love Letter Avery, from The Paper Nest Dolls. I have been seeing cards made with these cute digis all over the web so I thought I'd color one up. I like that they are instant downloads when you purchase them so you can satisfy that *need it now* mood!! 

I used a Sweet Sunday Sketch for my layout, #17~

I'm entering this card into the following challenges~

• The Paper Nest Dolls Challenge~ Anything Goes
• Lil' Patch of Crafty Friends~ Anything Goes
• Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge~ Anything Goes

Have a happy day and thanks for stopping by!!

Stamps~ Paper Nest Dolls~digi~ Love Letter Avery, Paper Pretties Sending You My Love, CTMH All My Love, 
Ink~ SU Real Red, SU Pink Pirouette, 
Cardstock~ SU Real Red, Copic Xpress-It, 
Designer Paper~ Bo Bunny~ Crush, 
Other Goodies~ copics, Crafts-Too Hearts Embossing Folder, ribbon, Wink of Stella pen, 

Budgies!

A super simple, quick layout today! I really like it though as it really showcases the photos. We always have such a great time feeding the budgies (parakeets)!

Some friends told me about the Zig Photo Signature pens so I got some to try! Totally love them! It's fun to be able to write on the photos without smearing or worry! 

Have a super fabulous day! I'm off to go on a walk with my hubby since the sun is out today after many days of gloomy, dreary weather!

More layouts!

I've been busy scrapbooking! 3 more layouts to share! I really am having the best time scrappin' but I think I will be making a card or so soon~~ don't want to get rusty on my coloring!

Again, not the greatest photos but you get the idea. I used my CTMH idea books for the first two layouts and then used a sketch from SCS for the last one. 

Here's the SCS sketch I used for the last layout~

Thanks for stopping by! I will be back soon! I'm excited that I went on a job interview today and I go back later in the week for the second part of the interview. Crossing my fingers that this one works out!!

Have a happy day!

The first layouts of 2017!

I can't even begin to tell you how much fun I had starting my scrappy journey again! I think I might have even caught myself smiling!!

I fought and fought to get decent photos of the layouts but then I just decided it's not worth it. I am a person who likes to share my creations but I'm not going to lose the joy of creating over getting the perfect photo of the creation. 

So these are not the best photos but I think they will still give you the idea of the layout! 

For all of the layouts I made yesterday I used the CTMH Make It From Your Heart series of books. I love CTMH when I'm scrappin! All of these pages use retired papers and accents from CTMH.

The next two layouts go together. I was so pleased with myself that I stamped on these layouts!! I used the SU Gorgeous Grunge for the little "dirt" spots! I enjoyed using some of my embossing folders as well!

Have an amazing day! Sam took a few days off for us to have more family fun so today we're off to see the movie Sing and then tomorrow we're off to the zoo. Of course I plan on getting in some crafty time too!!

See you back here soon!

Hunny Bunny Marci

This was just such a fun card to make!! Then again, Hunny Bunny Marci from La La Land Crafts is such a fun stamp!!

I really got lost in the process of creating and didn't keep good track of all the things I used--oops! I know there is glossy accents, Wink of Stella pens, stardust pens, Smooch, stickles and maybe a few other things. LOL! Again, I had FUN!!

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you have a super smiley kind of day!!

Stamps~ La La Land-Hunny Bunny Marci, TAC-Swirlies, CTMH for sentiment
Ink~ Memento Tuxedo Black, SU Wisteria Wonder, SU Daffodil Delight, SU Crisp Cantaloupe
Cardstock~ Copic Xpress-It, misc white 
Designer Paper~ 
Other Goodies~ copics, glossy accents, Wink of Stella, stardust pen, Smooch, stickles, white pen,

Giddy Up Cowgirl

My Belle is obsessed with horses these days and all things cowgirl so I had fun making her a little door hanger today.

Can't wait for her to get home from school and see it! Have a good rest of your day!

If all else fails, add pink, sparkle and a butterfly!

Stamps~ MFT- Western Backgrounds, MFT- PI Cowgirl, Peachy Keen Basic Paper Doll Faces
Ink~ SU Sahara Sand, CTMH Black
Cardstock~ misc cardstocks
Designer Paper~
Other Goodies~ Cricut Explore---using Paper Dolls Dress Up and an old SVG file, prismacolor pencils, copic multi-liner 

Paper Pretties Challenge-Try a new technique

Time again for another challenge at Paper Pretties! Be sure to check out the blog to see how you can play along and to see the other Pretties girls creations!

Our challenge this week is to try a new technique. I struggled to figure out what to do but then remembered I wanted to create a starburst card so that's what I did! I used THIS blog post as a guide. 

I used the super sweet Cuddle Me Sophia for my card. Isn't she precious?? I don't think I succeeded in creating the starburst very well, but I tried.

Have a super crafty day!!

If all else fails, add pink, sparkle and a butterfly!

Stamps~ Paper Pretties~ Cuddle Me Sophia,
Ink~ Memento Tuxedo Black,
Cardstock~ SU Always Artichoke, SU Only Orange, white
Designer Paper~ Hideaway
Other Goodies~ copics, CTMH ribbon, Cuttlebug Swiss Dots embossing folder, 

Lollipop Leslie

I've discovered a new digi stamp store/artist~ Art by Miran. Love these fun images and am happy to be joining in their first Facebook group challenge~ Girly. There is a free digi to use, Lollipop Leslie--how fun is she!! You can check out all the details, HERE!

Hope you're having a great day!! Thanks so much for stopping by!!

If all else fails, add pink, sparkle and a butterfly!

Stamps~ Art by Miran digi- Lollipop Leslie, TAC Basic Backgrounds, SU Six-Sided Sampler
Ink~ SU Crumb Cake, CTMH Gypsy,
Cardstock~ SU Crumb Cake, SU Pear Pizzazz 
Designer Paper~ some scraps of TAC paper
Other Goodies~ Rock Candy Stickles, Copics, Copic glitter pens, flowers, SU pearls, SU Hexagon punch to make the flag

Playing with my Cricut!

I took time yesterday to really sit down and just play with my Cricut and the Cricut Craft Room to hopefully get a little more comfortable with this wonderful tool that just sits collecting dust. 

I must say that I learned a lot and I think that I am a wee bit more comfortable with it now and hope to use it more often now. It really is easy to work, you just have to learn the right settings for different paper.

I only used my CTMH Art Philosophy Cartridge and I made all these. Not a lot for the amount of time but still it was fun to learn and actually make something! I can't wait to get more of the CTMH cartridges~~they really are awesome and have 700 images on each cartridge plus coordinating stamp sets! Oh yeah..awesome blossom!! I've seen some amazing creations done with them all!

I will be using the snowflakes on some upcoming projects but I did turn the tag and circle into these~

They were so simple but I think turned out so pretty! A little glitter and some pearls were all I added! The best part is that I had fun making them and used my Cricut!

Also wanted to share that since it's a new month there is a new CTMH Stamp of the Month! Remember if you spend $50 you can get the SOTM for $5!!

I have my interview at 9:00 am tomorrow (Monday) morning! I'm so nervous and excited all rolled into one! Wish me luck!! Have an awesome day!

If all else fails-add pink, sparkle and a butterfly!
Visit my CTMH site for online shopping 24/7 and for inspiration and ideas!!

Retiring CTMH products...get 'em before they're gone!!

Be sure to grab any of the retiring CTMH products before they're gone!!

Click HERE to go shopping!!


If all else fails-add pink, sparkle and a butterfly!
Visit my CTMH site for online shopping 24/7 and for inspiration and ideas!!

Snowman and Girl

Time for some Whimsy & Stars Studio cuteness!! This cute digi is Snowman and Girl~ perfect for those winter cards!! 

I colored the image with copics and a few CTMH markers and then got sparkly!! I used sparkly fluff on the trim, some Martha Stewart mica flake glitter for the snow and then Martha Stewart carrara marble glitter for the snowman. I then paired the sparkly image with some papers from Crate Paper-Snow Day, then added some snowflakes and rhinestones to finish the card. 

Don't forget that there is also a sale going on! Happy Shopping!

Have a happy Monday! I'm off on a new adventure today...buying new clothes so that I can start looking for a part-time job. EEK!! So scary after all this time as a stay-at-home mom but we really need the extra income. Wish me luck!

If all else fails-add pink, sparkle and a butterfly!
Visit my CTMH site for online shopping 24/7 and for inspiration and ideas!!

CTMH Sneak Peek at Picture My Life Scrapbooking Program

I just had to share the FUN new program coming to CTMH!!  

Here's a bit about it from CTMH~

Scrapbook dozens of photos in no time at all with the new Picture My Life™ scrapbooking program, designed with signature Close To My Heart design flair. Select from eight charming themes, each featuring 122 double-sided cards plus 10 unique Memory Protectors™ to capture life as it happens. Whether you choose to embrace a single theme in your album or mix and match for a truly unique look, you’ll love the ease, affordability, and beauty of the Picture My Life programs, each based on a popular My Reflections™ paper packet. Even better, you can earn yours free when you sign up as a Close To My Heart Consultant between November 1–December 15, 2013** (a $24.95 value!)

You can read more about it~ HERE!

Look at these awesome products!!

Avonlea Kit

Babycakes Kit

Chantilly Kit

Later Sk8r Kit

Laughing Lola Kit

Surf's Up Kit

Aren't those FUN!!! There will be 2 more kits released as well! These will be available February 1, 2014! But remember you can join my team and receive one free~~details HERE!!

I can't wait!! how about you??

Don't forget about the Stamp of the Month~~ order $50 and get yours for $5!! 

If all else fails-add pink, sparkle and a butterfly!
Visit my CTMH site for online shopping 24/7 and for inspiration and ideas!!