Cherish Every Moment Card

Here's a fun card I just finished up... this one for two different challenges. Yay for a scrappy Sunday! :)

First challenge... Challenge #46 from the Scrap Tiffany Blog... to use crepe paper on your card.

Second challenge... November 15th Color Challenge from the Design Dollies Blog... to use Grass Green, Baby Pink, and White on your card.

Trust Yourself Card

Hello Blogger Friends... it's been a busy week with starting my new job at the local Animal Hospital. Still lots to learn, but I am really liking it!!

Finally getting some scrappy time tonight... hubby is gone to a band gig, so I have the house to myself!! :)

Here's a fun card I just finished... this one for two different challenges.

First Challenge... November Challenge over at the Crop Suey Blog. There was a list of 5 items to choose from that you had to use on your card... I chose buttons, ink, and distressing. Love my edge distresser!

Second Challenge... Sketch #91 from Card Patterns. Always love the sketches over there!

Don't Be Blue Card

Here's another fun card I just finished... this one for two different challenges.

First challenge... Sketch #128 from Sketch Saturday.

Second challenge... November 8th Color Challenge from Design Dollies... to use Royal Blue, Pale Blue, Black & White on your card.

Let It Snow Card

Here's a card I made a little earlier... this one for two different challenges.

First challenge... Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge #92 from The Sweetest Thing Blog.

Second challenge... November 9th Elements Challenge from the Design Dollies Blog... to use things that represent cold and use something glittery.

Laughter, Good Times Card

Here's another card I made tonight... this one using Challenge #38 from the Quirky Crafts Blog... another FUN sketch, loved it!!

Super fun challenges going on over there... so glad I came across the blog recently! :)

No Really, It's Simple Card

Here's a quick card I just finished using Sketch #80 from Unscripted Sketches. Always have fun with their sketches over there... and I am LOVING these fun Bo Bunny papers too!!

My Boo Layout

I really love the way this layout turned out. This one was for two different challenges.

First challenge... November Challenge over at the White With One Blog. The challenge was to use White & Yellow only and you need to journal directly on to your layout. You can use minimal black, but it can not distract from the other colors.

Second challenge... Sketch #129 from the Creative Scrappers Blog. Loved this sketch!!

Memories Together Card

Here's a fun card I made a couple of nights ago... this one made for Challenge #58, which was a fun sketch, over at the Just Us Girls Challenge Blog.

Cards from Sassy Lil Sketches October Card Crazy Month

All four of these cards were made using Sassy Lil Sketches Card Sketches from the recent October Card Crazy Month. Although I missed the deadline on getting these posted, I still REALLY enjoyed the sketches.

October Card Crazy Sketch #1 from Sassy Lil Sketches. This card was also made for the October 21st "Kraft Paper" Challenge from the Two Spotted Dogs Card Month Event... to use kraft paper on your card.



October Card Crazy Sketch #2 from Sassy Lil Sketches. This card was also made for the October 25th "3, 2, 1" Challenge from the Two Spotted Dogs Card Month Event... to use at least 3 patterned papers, 2 brads and 1 ribbon.



October Card Crazy Sketch #3 from Sassy Lil Sketches. This card was also made for the October 2nd "Pink" Challenge from the Two Spotted Dogs Card Month Event... to use the color pink on your card.



October Card Crazy Sketch #4 from Sassy Lil Sketches. This card was also made for the October 24th "Border Punch" Challenge from the Two Spotted Dogs Card Month Event... to use a border punch somewhere on your card.


Thanks for looking!! :)

Get Sketchy Top 5 :)

I am so very excited to see that my card made using Sketch #62 from Get Sketchy was chosen as one of this week's TOP 5 CARDS... WooHoo!!! :)

Thanks so very much to Get Sketchy and the Design Team for this awesome honor and such fabulous inspiration!! :)

Here's the card I made for the challenge.

Chesney Night @ Rodeo Houston Layout

Here's a fun layout I JUST finished up... for two different challenges. Having some scrappy fun this beautiful Sunday!!

First challenge... November 4th Sketch Challenge from the Design Dollies Blog.

Second challenge... Amy's November Layout Challenge from Two Spotted Dogs... to use memorabilia on your layout. I used my concert ticket and a cutout from a brochure from the night of the concert. :)

Have a Happy Day Card

Another fun card from yesterday... this one for three different challenges.

First challenge... November Card Sketch from the Coordinates Collection Blog.

Second challenge... Challenge #19 from Party Time Tuesdays... to create a card that has Birthday wording on it.

Third challenge... Angele's November Card Challenge from Two Spotted Dogs... to create a card using an oval and stitching. I used an oval Maya Road sheer and rubon stitching.

Love These Two Layout

Here's a layout from last night... using up more fun goodies from my stash! The pic is of my best buds, Andie & Terry... love them like family! :)

First challenge... Layout Sketch #74 from Twisted Sketches... the twist was "Animal". I used this cute little felt owl I found while cleaning my scrap room recently.

Second challenge... Diane's November Friends Layout Challenge from over at Two Spotted Dogs... to create a layout about friends.

Simple Things Card

Here's a fun card I made last night. Had lots of fun getting scrappy and chatting with my scrappy sista Wendi. Just LOVE our Scrappy Chats and soooo glad to be back at it!! :)

This card is for two different challenges... gotta love that!!

First challenge... Card Sketch #32 from Twisted Sketches... the twist is "Punch". I used a circle punch, button punch, and a notebook border punch.

Second challenge... Wendi's November Card Challenge from over at Two Spotted Dogs... to create a card using at least 2 different punches. I ended up using three different punches.

Together Forever Card

I just now finished this fun card for another challenge over at the Design Dollies Blog... really loving the challenges over there!!

I also used Card Pattern #89... awesome card sketches for sure!! I'm trying to do them all now that I'm back to scrapping!! :)

This card was also for the November 1st Color Challenge, and we had to use our interpretation of the following colors (Red, Yellow, Aqua & Black):


Here's what I came up with using more fun scraps from the scrap bin! :)

6 Piece Mini Card Set

Here's a fun mini card set I just finished using up some fun Moxxie papers. I made them generic with no sentiment, so that they can be used for any occasion.

I made this set for the "Wee Little Ones" Elements Challenge from the Design Dollies Blog... FUN stuff going on over there!!

Thanks Card

Just finished this card up for the Sketch #8 Card Challenge over at the Let's Capture Our Memories Blog. The challenge was to use the provided sketch and also some purple, buttons, and flowers! I used up some old, fun scraps I came across while organizing in my room recently. :)

What I Love About You Card

Here's a fun card made for the Echo Park Contest over at the Your Scrapbook Stash Blog. The challenge was to create anything using Echo Park products. LOVE the Echo Park goodies... I used the Sweet Summertime line on my card.

Love My Pet Layout

Hey out there in blogger land... hope you all are having a great weekend!! We are enjoying some cool, but REALLY nice, sunshiny weather today. :)

Just finished up this layout for two different challenges.

First challenge... Sketch #36 from Scrap-a-Little.

Second challenge... Angele's November Layout Challenge from over at Two Spotted Dogs. The challenge was to scraplift a card from the recent Card Crazy Month and make a Layout. I used one of Angele's cards as my inspiration.

A Few Recent Cards

Here are three cards I made over the weekend... all made using Card Sketches from the Card Patterns Blog. I just LOVE their sketches!!

They were also made for different challenges from the October Card Crazy Event over at Two Spotted Dogs. Had LOTS of fun with the challenges over there! You should stop by the Message Board and check out the fun challenges already posted for November... some with RAKs up for grabs!!!

This card was made using Card Pattern #88. Also made for the October 26th Card Crazy Challenge from Two Spotted Dogs... to create a Christmas card using non-traditional colors. I used 3 Bugs in a Rug Snow Much Fun papers. :)



This card was made using Card Pattern #87. Also made for the October 1st Card Crazy Challenge from Two Spotted Dogs... to use trees on your card. I used Bella Blvd One Fall Day papers. :)



This card was made using Card Pattern #86. Also made for the October 7th Card Crazy Challenge from Two Spotted Dogs... to use bling on your card. I used Echo Park Sweet Summertime papers. :)

Love Card

Hey out there and Happy Tuesday!! Been rainy & gloomy here so I've tried to stay in as much as possible. It got a little bit cool too. :)

Just finished up this card and it counts towards two different challenges.

First challenge... Sketch #163 from Mojo Monday.

Second Challenge... PDCC Challenge #53 from over at the Play Date Cafe Blog. The challenge was to use black & white with a splash of burgundy on your project. I used up lots of fun scraps from my scrap bin making it, yay! :)

Congrats Card

Here's a card from this past weekend... this one covers two different challenges.

First challenge... Card Sketch #31 from Twisted Sketches. The twist was "glitter".

Second challenge... October 8th Bonus Congrats Card Challenge from the Two Spotted Dogs October Card Crazy Event.

I got these Moxxie Off to the Parks papers at the LSS the other day... loved the fun patterns & colors. :)

Feeding Time Layout

Here's another layout that I just finished a few minutes ago. I used scraps from the Bella Blvd One Fall Day Line and some fun Sassafras Lass stickers. This layout covers two different challenges.

First Challenge... Sketch #88 from The Scrappiest Blog.

Second Challenge... November Decorative Edge Challenge from Kraft It Up Blog.

Old Blue Building Layout

Finally, some layouts, woo-hoo! I LOVE being scrappy again, it's been way too long!!

This layout was made using Sketch #73 from Twisted Sketches. The twist was to use "black" any way, any how... and as usual, I FORGOT... ugh, hehe. Oh well, one of these days I'll get it right! :)

And can I just say I LOVE these Prima So Cute papers... fun stuff!!

Better Late Than Never Card

Had lots of fun with this card using up more of my scraps. This one covers two challenges too.

First challenge... Sketch #105 from Got Sketch?.

Second challenge... October 27th Button & Bow Challenge from the Two Spotted Dogs Card Crazy October Event. The challenge was to use at least one button and one bow on your card. This one was easy for me... love me some bows!!

Have a Beauti-Fall Card

Had fun with this one and some fun scraps & goodies I came across in my stash. This one covers two different challenges.

First challenge... Sketch #162 from Mojo Monday.

Second challenge... October 10th 3-D Leaves Challenge from the Two Spotted Dogs Card Crazy October Event. The challenge was to use leaves on your card and make them pop off the page.

You're a Star Card

Another card from my scrappy weekend... this one covers two different challenges as well. And can I just say I LOVE these fun American Crafts Heat Wave goodies I got at the LSS the other day. :)

First challenge... Laura's Sketch #64 from 2 Sketches 4 You.

Second challenge... October 11th Vellum Challenge from the Two Spotted Dogs Card Crazy October Event. The challenge was to use vellum on your card.

Celebrate Card

Another fun card from this weekend... I went Card Crazy playing along over at Two Spotted Dogs. This card covers two different challenges.

First challenge... Sketch #19 from the Posh Scrapbook Store Blog.

Second challenge... October 9th Animal Print Challenge from the Two Spotted Dogs Card Crazy October Event. The challenge was to use animal print on your card. These American Crafts Teen papers were the first thing that came to mind. :)

Got Dinner? Card

Here's another card from this weekend... this one was for two different challenges.

First challenge... Sketch #62 from Get Sketchy.

Second challenge... October 18th Cooking Term Challenge from the Two Spotted Dogs Card Crazy October Event. The challenge was to use a cooking term in the sentiment on your card. FUN!

U & Me Card

Hey out there... I'm still around and FINALLY getting back to scrapping!! LOVING having my own scrap room too... still working on organizing everything, but I'm getting there. :)

Here's a fun card I made this weekend for two different challenges.

First challenge... Card Sketch #89 from Inspirational Card Sketches.

Second challenge... October 14th ABC Challenge from the Two Spotted Dogs Card Crazy October Event. The challenge was to use something on your card that starts with A, B & C. I used a scrap of advertisement paper and alphabet stickers, buttons, and chipboard.

Stay Tuned for Scrappy Goodness... Coming Soon! :)

Inspired Blueprints April Winner :)

I am so very excited to have been chosen as one of the two winners for April over at Inspired Blueprints. I will be receiving a Gift Certificate to the Memories2Remember store, AWESOME!!


Just LOVE the sketches over at Inspired Blueprints and try to do each of them as they are posted... the inspiration is amazing!!


Here's the card that was chosen... made using Card Sketch #46:


Thanks again to Inspired Blueprints and the April Sponsor, Memories2Remember... you all made my day!! :)

Sketches! {by Tamara} - April Design Team Projects

Finally getting these posted... just LOVED the April Challenges over at Sketches! {by Tamara}. Here's what I created for the challenges. :)

Be sure to check out the blog for the May Challenges that are going on this month. This week's challenge is a Challenge #118, a Layout Sketch. I will be posting my layout using the sketch VERY soon!! Hope to see you over there playing along! :)

April Layout Sketch Challenge

April Recipe Challenge... to use brads, buttons and the color blue on your project.

April Card Sketch Challenge

April Journaling Challenge... to create a layout about the 5 material items that you can't live without.

All Scrapped Out Layout

Here's a layout I made a few weeks ago, just for fun! I just LOVED this picture of Chance and thought it would be too fun to scrap!! Chance just LOVES to sleep on anything that is mine (i.e. Creating Keepsakes bag in picture)... seriously, I can be scrapping on the bed and only taking up half of it and he will choose the layout I'm currently working on to lay on. Silly cat!! :)

In Love Forever Layout

Here's a fun layout I made this past NSD (National Scrapbooking Day) Weekend. Got lots done and am just thrilled about it!!

This one counts for three different challenges. :)

• Sketch #47 from Twisted Sketches... the twist was "Clean", so I left more white space on my layout than I usually do

• Challenge #5 from the NSD Crop going on over at Have Your Way With Paper... the challenge was to use at least three photos on your layout

• Challenge #2 from Scrap It with a Song

My Sketch World 5/1 Card Sketch
& Spring Fling Crop

The Spring Fling Crop kicks off tomorrow over at My Sketch World. LOTS of fun challenges, games, and goodies to give away from some awesome Sponsors. OH, and did I mention a Guest Design Team Call?!?!!

Hope you join us and play along!! :)


The May 1st Sketches have also been posted on the My Sketch World Blog, and once again Lucy has rocked the heck out of them!!

Here's my take on the May 1st Card Sketch. :)