As Alecia Scraps :o)

Cherish Every Moment Card

2010-11-21T17:50:00.003-06:00

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

2010-11-20T20:35:00.003-06:00

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

2010-11-12T18:55:00.003-06:00

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

2010-11-12T18:38:00.003-06:00

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

2010-11-10T20:04:00.002-06:00

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

2010-11-10T19:58:00.002-06:00

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

2010-11-09T20:04:00.003-06:00

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

2010-11-09T19:58:00.003-06:00

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

2010-11-09T18:48:00.003-06:00

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 :)

2010-11-09T18:36:00.003-06:00

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

2010-11-07T14:07:00.003-06:00

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

2010-11-07T09:22:00.002-06:00

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

2010-11-07T09:07:00.003-06:00

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

2010-11-07T08:58:00.002-06:00

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

2010-11-06T20:15:00.005-05:00

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

2010-11-06T20:09:00.004-05:00

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

2010-11-06T17:32:00.003-05:00

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

2010-11-06T16:25:00.002-05:00

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

2010-11-06T13:56:00.005-05:00

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

2010-11-03T18:29:00.003-05:00

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

2010-11-02T18:44:00.003-05:00

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

2010-11-01T19:55:00.002-05:00

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

2010-11-01T19:28:00.004-05:00

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 U p Blog.

Old Blue Building Layout

2010-11-01T19:20:00.002-05:00

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

2010-11-01T13:08:00.002-05:00

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

2010-11-01T12:59:00.002-05:00

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

2010-11-01T12:49:00.002-05:00

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

2010-11-01T12:34:00.003-05:00

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

2010-11-01T12:19:00.002-05:00

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

2010-11-01T12:08:00.002-05:00

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! :)

2010-10-24T16:24:00.002-05:00

Inspired Blueprints April Winner :)

2010-05-10T14:17:00.003-05:00

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

2010-05-05T18:13:00.003-05:00

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

2010-05-05T17:54:00.004-05:00

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!! :)

2010-05-04T20:14:00.003-05:00

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

2010-05-01T00:31:00.003-05:00

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. :)

2010-04-29T18:12:00.004-05:00

Token of My Affection Card

Had some fun with this card last weekend... this one covered two challenges.

April Card Sketch Challenge from Have Your Way With Paper

Wendy's April Spring Into Bling Card Challenge from My Sketch World

2010-04-26T20:53:00.003-05:00

Homegrown layout

Here's a fun layout I made earlier this month... this one covered two different challenges.

Sketch #99 from Sketch This

Diane's Spring Layout Challenge from the recent Bring on Spring Crop from Two Spotted Dogs... the challenge was to choose 3 Spring-related items from a list that she posted. I actually chose 4 items from the list... a flower (diecut), a butterfly (yellow trim), the color green, and the color yellow.

2010-04-26T20:25:00.004-05:00

Cherish Card

Here's a card I made earlier this month... late in posting it for the challenges, but I did manage to cover three different challenges with it. :)

4/2 Friday Sketch from Your Scrapbook Stash ... the sketch was from Page Maps... I just LOVE her sketches!

1-2-3 Challenge from Jacksonbelle Embellishments ... the challenge was to use 1 BLACK item, 2 PUNCHED items and 3 CIRCLE items

Daiva's Sheer Card Challenge from the recent Bring on Spring Crop over at Two Spotted Dogs ... the challenge was to use a sheer element on your card

2010-04-26T07:51:00.002-05:00

My Sketch World Spring Fling Crop
May 1st - 31st

Just a head's up everyone... looking WAY forward to this!! :)

2010-04-25T19:40:00.003-05:00

The Guys Layout

I did this layout way back in March... I used the March 4th Sketch from Sketchy Thursdays... just LOVE this blog, fun stuff!! :)

2010-04-25T19:36:00.003-05:00

We're Totally Best Friends Card

Had lots of fun with this card and some OLD scraps I came across while cleaning.

I used Card Sketch #46 from Inspired Blueprints. :)

2010-04-25T17:47:00.002-05:00

I Believe In You Card

I made this card using the April 14th Card Sketch from the Lily Bee Design Blog... LOVE me some Lily Bee Design goodies... these papers are from the Hello Sunshine Collection. :)

2010-04-25T17:37:00.002-05:00

A Perfect 10 Card

Another card from my scrappy weekend... this one using more Cosmo Cricket goodness.

I used Sketch #51 from Unscripted Sketches for this card. :)

2010-04-25T17:31:00.002-05:00

You Are a Life Saver Card

Here's another card from Friday night... this one made using some scraps of Cosmo Cricket goodies I came across.

I used Sketch #60 from Card Patterns for this card.

2010-04-25T17:24:00.002-05:00

Love Bug Card

Here's a fun card from this weekend. I had a great time with some scraps from my Cosmo Cricket Earth Love goodies I came across while cleaning out a scrappy drawer of old kits. LOVED this line... so fun and the colors are way cool too!

For this card I used Sketch #13 from the Posh Designs Scrapbook Store Blog. A fun sketch for sure!!

2010-04-25T17:20:00.002-05:00

Romaine Layout

Here's a fun layout from this weekend... more Pebbles, Inc. Tree House goodness. :)

For this layout I used Sketch #183 from Pencil Lines. The inspiration over there is amazing, you should check it out!! :)

2010-04-25T16:46:00.004-05:00

I Appreciate You Card

Here's a card I made this weekend... more fun with my Pebbles, Inc. Tree House goodies I bought recently.

For this card I used Card Sketch #3 from Twisted Sketches... the twist was "twill" - any how, any way.

2010-04-25T15:41:00.003-05:00

Just Because Layout

I had LOTS of scrappy fun this past Friday night... had the house to myself and WAY enjoyed it. Stayed up way too late too, but loved every minute of it! :)

I made this layout using Layout Sketch #46 from Inspired Blueprints. I just LOVE the sketches over there!! :)

OH... and can I say I am just in LOVE with the new Pebbles, Inc. Tree House line... OMG, so fun and cute!! :)

2010-04-24T22:01:00.002-05:00

Just For You Card

Another card made back in March... this one using Sketch #46 from Unscripted Sketches.

2010-04-24T21:58:00.002-05:00

Time for a Celebration Card

Here's a card I made for my mother's birthday in March.

I used Sketch #55 from Card Patterns.

2010-04-24T21:43:00.002-05:00

Together Layout

This one is a fairly recent layout too... the pic is actually from our Scrappy Weekend @ the beach... my dad took us girl's to dinner one night, WAY fun!! This one covered two different challenges.

April Sketch from the Imaginisce Blog

Angele's Spring Break in Florida Challenge from the recent Bring on Spring Crop over at Two Spotted Dogs... to fold your paper (F), have a line somewhere on your page (L), and use at least one acrylic embellishment (A)... how fun!!

2010-04-24T21:28:00.003-05:00

Happy Birthday Card

OMG, I'm actually posting a project within a few days of making it, hehe. This card was made for a couple of different challenges.

April 14th Card Sketch from Sassy Lil' Sketches

Wendi's Happy Birthday Card Challenge from our recent Bring on Spring Crop over at Two Spotted Dogs ... to create a Birthday Card using some bling and one large embellie

2010-04-24T21:20:00.003-05:00

Good Food Layout

Here's a layout I had lots of fun with in March... this one for two different challenges. I just LOVE me some Jenni Bowlin supplies too... her stuff just Rocks!!!

Sketch #40 from Twisted Sketches... the twist was "staple" - any how, any way

Challenge #83 from the My Time to Craft Challenge Blog... use Lace somehow on your project.

2010-04-24T21:09:00.002-05:00

Happy Spring Layout

Another layout from the end of March... this one for two different challenges.

March 15th Sketch from Stuck?! Sketches
March 16th Challenge from the Memorable Seasons Blog... to create a Spring layout using flowers and ribbon

2010-04-24T21:02:00.003-05:00

Life is Good Layout

Another March Scrappy Weekend Layout... this one made using the March 19th Sketch from Jana Eubank's Sketch Blog... have you seen them?? WAY cool sketches for sure... I print out EVERY one she posts, hehe!!

2010-04-24T20:57:00.002-05:00

Friend Layout

Here's another March Crop Weekend layout... this one made using Sketch #99 from the Got Sketch? Blog. Love the big circle on this sketch and had lots of fun scrapping this cute pic of my good buddies Andie & Jenn.

2010-04-24T20:42:00.003-05:00

Work & Play Layout

Here's another layout from my crop weekend in March, featuring some pics of my dad that I've had for a while. I did this layout for two challenges whose deadlines have already passed, but I still wanted to share with you all.

Sketch #41 from Twisted Sketches... the twist was "green" any way, any how

Week #12 Challenge from the Scrap Room Blog... create a layout that has at least one circle on it... easy for me since I love me some circles!

2010-04-24T00:21:00.003-05:00

Crafty Ribbons ~ Strawberry Ribbon Challenge

Recently, I was lucky to be chosen as a participant in the Crafty Ribbons Blog Challenge #14... to create projects using their new Strawberry ribbons. First off, this online ribbon store is located in England... how cool is that?!?! I received a fun envelope full of different colored strawberry patterned ribbons, and had LOADS of fun making these cards.

My cards were featured on their blog today... check out the blog if you have time... there are SO MANY fun projects posted there, and they have a Freebie Friday Giveaway every week too. --> Crafty Ribbons Blog .

Here's a link to the --> Crafty Ribbons Online Store... a ribbon lover's DREAM!!

Here's what I created and thanks for looking! :)

2010-04-22T19:51:00.004-05:00

I Love You Card

I made this card a couple of days ago... had fun with some of my new Lily Bee Design papers... LOVING this Hello Sunshine line, SO bright & fun!!

I made this card for two different challenges:

Sketch #1 from Cardabilities
Katie's April Challenge from My Sketch World... to use a rainbow on your card. I came across this little I Love You Embellishment in my stash and thought PERFECT!

2010-04-21T19:48:00.003-05:00

Couple of Fun Cards

Here's a couple of cards that I made back during my Scrappy Girls Weekend @ the Beach at the end of March... still have more to post from that weekend too, but I'm getting there. ;)

This card was made using Sketch #11 from the Posh Designs Scrapbook Store Blog.

This card was made for three different challenges:

Sketch #47 from Unscripted Sketches
Challenge #24 from Quirky Crafts... to use flowers.
Twisted Thursday Challenge #49 from S2G Challenges

2010-04-21T19:37:00.003-05:00

Sketches! by Tamara March Challenges 111 & 112

Finally getting these posted... hoping to be all caught up real soon! :)

Here's the last two of my March Challenge projects for the Sketches! by Tamara Blog... always enjoy the fun challenges over there!!

This card was made for March Challenge 111... a card sketch. :)

This layout was made for March Challenge 112... a journaling challenge. The challenge was to create a layout with Journaling that lists 10 reasons why you feel lucky.

2010-04-21T19:30:00.002-05:00

My Sketch World March 6th Card

I can't believe I didn't get this card posted... acckkk!! I was going through my "Ready To Blog" stack and came across the March 6th My Sketch World Card Sketch... super fun as usual... Lucy just ROCKS the sketches!! Here's what I created. :)

2010-04-19T20:16:00.004-05:00

My Story Starts Here Layout

Wow, two recent layouts in a row, I'm on a roll!! I made this one this weekend using some fun new Lily Bee Hello Sunshine papers... LOVE, LOVE them, SO freakin' fun!!

I used Sketch #33 from the Capture These Sketches Blog... had LOTS of fun with the tilt on this one and used some recent pics of my mom and me. :)

2010-04-19T20:10:00.002-05:00

Got Some Soul Layout

Here's a fun layout I made this weekend. By the way, I am LOVING my new Kia Soul... what a SUPER fun car, and in my favorite color no less!! Such a happy camper here!! :)

I used Sketch #100 from the Creative Scrappers Blog... a WAY fun sketch for sure, you should check it out!!

2010-04-19T10:01:00.004-05:00

Crazy Girls Layout

Here's another layout from my scrappy weekend with the girl's at the end of March... this one made for two different challenges. Late as always in posting, but oh well, hehe!

Sketch 57 from the Scrappiest! Sketch Blog
April Challenge from the Blue Moon Scrapbooking Blog... to cut embellishments out of your paper... I LOVE doing this!!

2010-04-19T09:43:00.003-05:00

Fire Pit Layout

Hello, hello out there in blogger land!! I wanted to start the week out blogging and share some scrappy goodness with you all today... some older projects, some new.

Gonna start off with this layout I made a few weeks ago during my Scrappy Girl's Weekend @ the Beachhouse. We had SO much fun, can't wait for the next one!!

I used a Sketch from the Sketchabilities Blog to make this layout. SO many fun sketches over there to choose from and lots of inspiration!!

Also had TONS of fun with my new Sassafras Lass goodies... the new collections are just way too cute!!

2010-04-09T21:48:00.002-05:00

Couple of Layouts from March

Here's a couple of layouts I did back in March... I'm obviously late in getting these posted, but I still wanted to share. :)

This first layout was made for 2 different challenges.

Sketch #55 from The Scrappiest Blog... super fun sketches going on over there
Daiva's March Challenge from Two Spotted Dogs... to use bright colors on your layout... WAY easy one for me!!

This next layout was made for the March Sketch Challenge over at the Scrap a Little Blog. Loved this sketch!!

2010-04-09T21:44:00.002-05:00

April 1st My Sketch World Card Sketch

The April 1st Card Sketch from My Sketch World is definitely one I will be using again... loved, loved it as always!!

Here's the sketch we got to work with...
Here's my card...

Hope you all decide to play along with is this month!! Thanks for looking! :)

2010-04-09T21:34:00.004-05:00

Scrapping Photos Layout

I was really pleased with this layout and had tons of fun with it! I used the April Kit from The Scrapping Spot... SUPER fun stuff!!

This layout counts towards 2 different challenges. :)

Sketch #117 from the Sketch Inspiration Site
Diane's Glitter Challenge from Two Spotted Dogs... to use some kind of glitter embellishment(s) on your layout.

2010-04-09T20:34:00.003-05:00

Bolivar Ferry Layout

Here's a recent page of mine... this one for two different challenges. :)

April Challenge from the Kraft It Up! Blog... to use kraft brown as your background, and create a monochromatic layout... NOT using brown.
Heather's Page Maps Challenge from Two Spotted Dogs... LOVE PageMaps!!

2010-04-06T20:36:00.003-05:00

The Last of my February MSW Sketch-a-thon Projects

Here are the last of them... made using the My Sketch World February Sketch-a-thon Sketches. This Sketch-a-thon was SO freaking fun and I got so many fun layouts & cards made... I'm already looking forward to next years!! :)

MSW Board February 16th ~ Card Sketch

MSW Board February 18th ~ Card Sketch

MSW Board February 19th ~ Layout Sketch

2010-04-06T20:27:00.003-05:00

February 11th - 15th Projects ~
My Sketch World February Sketch-a-Thon

Here are my projects made using the February 11th through 15th sketches from My Sketch World.

MSW Board February 11th ~ Layout Sketch

MSW Board February 12th ~ Card Sketch

MSW Board February 13th ~ Layout Sketch

MSW Board February 14th ~ Card Sketch

MSW Board February 15th ~ Layout Sketch

2010-04-06T20:06:00.003-05:00

More Projects from the My Sketch World
February Sketch-a-thon (6th - 10th Sketches)

Yes, you read that right... February ... anyway, back to it, hehe... here's my projects using February 6th through 10th sketches from the February
Sketch-a-thon at My Sketch World... 10 more to go after these!! :)

My Sketch World February 6th ~ Card Sketch

My Sketch World February 7th ~ Layout Sketch

My Sketch World February 8th ~ Card Sketch

My Sketch World February 9th ~ Layout Sketch

My Sketch World February 10th ~ Card Sketch

2010-04-06T19:53:00.003-05:00

Lots of Layouts From February

Hey out there!! Thought I'd catch up on some more blogging while I watch LOST tonight... just LOVE this show!!!

I can't believe I never got around to posting all of my projects from the February Sketch-a-Thon over at My Sketch World... what an AWESOME event that was... 20 sketches in 20 days, SO FUN... Lucy is one amazing gal!! :)

Here we go... gonna break these up into a few posts...

My Sketch World February 1st ~ Layout Sketch... this one was also for Diane's February Layout Challenge over at Two Spotted Dogs... to use Valentine themed products on a non-Valentine themed layout.

My Sketch World February 2nd ~ Card Sketch

My Sketch World February 3rd - Layout Sketch

My Sketch World February 4th ~ Card Sketch

My Sketch World February 5th ~ Layout Sketch

2010-04-06T10:35:00.003-05:00

Seagulls Layout

I had lots of fun with this page recently, and managed to complete three different challenges with it... GO ME!! :)

Sketch #58 from the Scrappiest Blog
Bev's April Nature/Scenery Layout Challenge from My Sketch World
Daiva's Push Harder Layout Challenge from Two Spotted Dogs

2010-04-06T10:25:00.004-05:00

You're Tweet Card

Here's a fun card I made over the past week or so... this one counts for two different challenges...

March 14th Card Sketch from Sassy Lil' Sketches
Tweetie Pie Challenge from Daring Cardmakers

2010-04-06T10:10:00.003-05:00

Rooty-Toot-Toot for me...

A little late with this... only by a few days, which is way better than I've been about the old blog of late, hehe.

I was just THRILLED to have been chosen for the Sketches! by Tamara Design Team again. Tamara truly is the BEST to work for and her sketches & challenges are amazing!!

What makes it even better, is that my good, scrappy buddy Wendi was chosen too... so glad to be on the team with her again!!

If you've not visited the blog recently, there have been some awesome changes to the challenges... LOVE the mix of fun stuff going on over there every week.

Sketches! Schedule

New Sketch or Challenge is uploaded each Tuesday.

Week 1: Layout Sketch
Week 2: Recipe Challenge
Week 3: Card Sketch
Week 4: Journaling Challenge

After week 4, the rotation will start over again.

Hope to see you all there!!!

2010-04-04T14:36:00.001-05:00

Back with some FUN scrappiness soon!!! :)

2010-03-23T09:53:00.002-05:00

Toot, Toot for me!! :)

Just wanted to share with you ladies...

I was asked to be the March Featured Artist over at the Scrapbook News & Review Card Universe Blog. What an honor this is... I was just THRILLED to have received that email!!

Check out the blog post here --> March SNR Card Universe Featured Artist. Thanks so much to SNR Card Universe!!!

2010-03-17T09:22:00.003-05:00

Happy St. Patrick's Day

Just wanted to wish everyone a very Happy. St. Patrick's Day!!

Hope you wore green today, hehe!!

2010-03-16T20:04:00.003-05:00

Cathedral Layout

Here's a layout I had lots of fun with this past weekend... this one counts towards two different challenges. :)

I used the March 3rd Sketch from the Jana Eubank's Sketch Blog... her sketches are SO much fun!!
Carla's March Dreaming of Vacation Challenge from My Sketch World

Just a little side note... I adhered the photo and other embellies so that the brochure can easily be pulled out and replaced. ;)

2010-03-15T20:13:00.003-05:00

Sketches! by Tamara March
Design Team Projects... so far :)

I'm so excited to share my Sketches! by Tamara March Design team work with you... well two of them so far... still two more challenges to go in March. :)

This layout was made for March Challenge 109... a layout sketch. And if I must say so myself, Tamara ROCKS the sketches!!

This card was made for March Challenge 110... a recipe challenge. The challenge is to use embossing, vellum or transparency, and felt on a card or layout.

2010-03-15T19:52:00.003-05:00

For You Card

Another card from this past weekend, this one counts towards three different challenges, gotta love that! And more scrap goodies from my stash!!

Sketch #10 from the Posh Designs Scrapbook Store Blog
Daiva's March Card Challenge from Two Spotted Dogs... to use bling on a card
Lucy's March Flower Challenge from My Sketch World... use a handmade flower on your card

2010-03-15T10:27:00.002-05:00

Play Mates Layout

Had lots of fun with this layout, and just love this pic of hubby and Ginger. This one counts towards two different challenges.

March's Challenge from the Kraft It Up Blog... use kraft paper, and a mixed alpha title
March's Sketch from the Magpie Club Blog

2010-03-15T10:13:00.002-05:00

Couple of Cards From the Weekend

Here's a couple of quick cards I got done over the weekend, had lots of scrappy fun!!

First card was made using Sketch #157 from Card Positioning Systems.

Second card was made for Challenge #34 from Card-a-licious... use at least 2 flowers, 1 sticker and polka dots.

2010-03-14T20:10:00.002-05:00

Dancing Queen Layout

Hey out there in blogger land!! Here's a fun layout I made last night... still working on using up my stash! :)

I used Sketch #177 from Pencil Lines. :)

2010-03-10T20:51:00.002-06:00

Sketches! by Tamara ~ February Design Team Work

Almost caught up with my Sketches! by Tamara postings, yay for that!

Here's what I created for the February Challenges... I had lots of fun with them!!

February Layout Sketch

February Card Sketch

February Recipe Challenge... use staples, stitching, and stamping

February Journaling Challenge... journal about an interesting trait of someone you love

2010-03-10T20:46:00.003-06:00

Lucky Layout

How about a recent layout... this one was made this past weekend and counts towards three different challenges. :)

Sketch #176 from Pencil Lines
Kim's March Tilt Challenge from My Sketch World
Angele's March Layout Challenge from Two Spotted Dogs

2010-03-10T20:42:00.003-06:00

Hi Card

Here's a fun card from this past weekend... this one for two different challenges. :)

Sketch #56 from Inspirational Card Sketches
Wendi's Butterfly Card Challenge from Two Spotted Dogs

2010-03-10T20:31:00.002-06:00

Happy Day Layout

Here's a layout I made at the end of January... for the following challenges:

January Sketch #3 from Scrap Sketch
Brandy's Tiffany Inspired Challenge from a recent crop at Serendipity Scrapbooks

2010-03-10T20:20:00.004-06:00

Sketches! by Tamara ~ January Design Team Work

... January?? ... like I've been saying, I'm way behind on blogging, but I'm REALLY making good progress these days and am happy about that! :)

I'm so thrilled to be working for Tamara again over at Sketches! by Tamara!! She just rocks the sketches and challenges... you should check it out.

A different challenge every Tuesday... each month there is a layout sketch, a card sketch, a recipe challenge, and a journaling challenge. SO much fun going on over there!!

Here's what I made for the January Challenges...

January Layout Sketch

January Card Sketch

January Recipe Challenge... use rubons, flowers & bling

January Journaling Challenge... journal about something that you have overcome, a huge change in your life, something you've made it through to get to where you are today...

2010-03-10T20:10:00.003-06:00

Love These Girls Layout

Here's a recent layout from this past weekend... this one counts towards 3 different challenges:

Sketch #43 from Inspired Blueprints
Lisa's March Shaped Paper Challenge from My Sketch World
Diane's March Creative Titles Challenge from Two Spotted Dogs

2010-03-10T19:49:00.003-06:00

True Love Layout

Here'a another layout from back in January... this one made for the following challenges:

Sketch #31 from Twisted Sketches... and dangit it if I didn't forget the twist on this one, hehe. Oh well. :)
Amy's January Special Someone Challenge over at Two Spotted Dogs

2010-03-10T19:44:00.003-06:00

Yum Layout

Here's another layout I made back in January, this one for the following two challenges:

January 1st Sketch from Stuck?! Sketches

Diane's January ONE Fun Challenge from Two Spotted Dogs... to create a layout with a One word title, One color of cardstock, and One product you've had for at least One year. :)

2010-03-10T19:41:00.003-06:00

Family Dinner Layout

Here's a Christmas layout I made back in January... it was my example for the challenge I hosted during the Holiday Rewind Crop over at My Sketch World. The challenge was to create a layout about your Christmas dinner table, and use ribbon and bling. :)

2010-03-10T19:30:00.002-06:00

Crop Til We Drop Layout

Here's a layout from the past, I made this one at a crop back in November... gasp!! :)

This layout was made using Sketch #36 from Inspired Blueprints, and lots of fun goodies from my stash! :)

2010-03-10T19:06:00.004-06:00

Couple of Fun Cards

Here's a couple of cards I made this past weekend, and combined several challenges while doing it. Used some fun scraps from my stash too. :)

This first card was made for the following challenges:

Sketch #45 from Unscripted Sketches
Cheryl's March Think Spring Challenge from My Sketch World
Amy's March Use Your Scraps Card Challenge from Two Spotted Dogs (Card 1 of 2)

This second card was made for the following challenges:

Sketch #54 from Card Patterns
Lucy's March Home Interior Challenge from My Sketch World
Amy's March Use Your Scraps Card Challenge from Two Spotted Dogs (Card 2 of 2)

2010-03-08T20:00:00.003-06:00

January Cards for Inspirational Card Sketches

WAY late in posting these, but still wanted to share them. Had lots of fun with all the January sketches that Dawn made over at Inspirational Card Sketches!!

January 5th Sketch

January 12th Sketch

January 19th Sketch (Sponsor: Fresh Brewed Coffee)

January 26th Sketch (Sponsor: Fresh Brewed Coffee)

2010-03-08T13:47:00.003-06:00

Totally Special Card

Here's another card from this weekend... this one was a lot of fun to make! I combined two challenges on this one as well.

First challenge... I used Sketch #156 from the Card Positioning Systems Blog.. and dangit it that I'm late posting it, oh well... still loved working with the sketch!

Second challenge... Angele's March Card Challenge from over at the Two Spotted Dogs Community... to use a stamp on a card. A stamp?? Acckkkk... I had to dust this stamp off for sure. Love the way it turned out though, I should really use my stamps more!!