School Pride ~ Sketches! (by Tamara)
Layout Sketch #97

Had lots of fun scrapping these pics of Josh and his new Letterman Jacket... and this week's Sketch #97 from the Sketches! (by Tamara) Blog was just perfect for them!!

Blogger Awards, OH MY :o)

Finally getting a chance to start getting caught up on a few blogger awards I've received recently!! I just LOVE all the friends I've made out there in the online, scrappy world... some FAB friends FOR SURE!!

This first award is the Kreativ Blogger Award and was given to me by Kristie Sessions. I've been following her blog for some time, and she's just the sweetest person, as well as WICKED talented!! Thanks Kristie!!!

Will do some thinking on this one, and post my nominations soon!!!


This next award is the "You Inspire Me Award" and is from another super sweet and talented scrapper, Joanie. Just love visiting her blog and seeing what she's been up to lately!! Thanks Joanie!!


The rules of this award are to please post this award on the side of your blog. Then please send this award to 6 amazing scrappers/bloggers that INSPIRE you also!

I nominate:

ALL OF MY READERS!! Whoever wishes to take the rules on, can snag the Inspire Me award, post it to your blog, and get to nominating!! :o)

Just You & Me Card

Another card I made today... this one counts for two challenges. :o)

First challenge... Day 81's Challenge from the 365 Cards Blog... to use 5 squares somewhere on your card. FUN!!

Second challenge... Moxie Fab World's Citrus Color Challenge. Once I saw the new challenge over there, these Crate Lemon Grass papers popped into my mind immediately!!

Smile Card with Matching Envelope

Had fun with today's Challenge #83 at the 365 Cards Blog... to decorate an envelope to match your card. I used some scraps of Cosmo Cricket and Prima papers and assorted embellies from my stash. SO FUN!!!

Kris Allen Wins American Idol


SO HAPPY for Kris Allen... our new American Idol!!! CONGRATS TO HIM!!! :o)

I Love You My Friend Card

Another card from today, this one counts towards three different challenges, still playing catch up here, hehe. Oh, and using lots of goodies from my stash still... don't you just LOVE these circle tags from Shabby Chic Crafts??

First challenge, Sketch #17 from the Inspirational Card Sketches Blog... super fun sketches every week!!

Second challenge, Day 80 from the 365 Cards Blog... to use plaid patterned paper on your card.

Third challenge, I did Pat's May Card Challenge from the MSW Board... incorporate circles into your card.

Moxie Fab World: Rainy Day Challenge Winner

So very excited to be chosen as one of the winners of the Moxie Fab World Rainy Day Challenge!! WOO-HOO, thanks so much Moxie Fab!!


I just LOVE this blog from Paper Crafts... so much wonderful inspiration and some oh so fun challenges too!! Be sure to check it out!!

Hey There Card

Here's another card I made today, this one for a couple of different challenges... and using more goodies from my stash!!

First challenge... Day 79's Challenge from the 365 Cards Blog... to use your favorite manufacturer in the majority of your card. That's an easy one... SCENIC ROUTE baby!!

Second challenge... Challenge #22 from the Card*a*Licious Blog... to use stitching, flowers and stars... DONE, hehe!!

Listen From Within Card

I've been having some scrappy fun, in between cleaning the house... getting it ready for our annual crawfish boil on Sunday, so much to do. And, this is the first day of my 5-day weekend, WOO-HOO!!

Made this card using May 15th's Card Sketch from My Sketch World... I love using Lucy's sketches, they are always so fun!!

Also made this card for Day 77's Challenge from the 365 Cards Blog... to "incorporate note paper on your cards". I used a sheet of paper from one of my MANY fun notepads.

The Letterman Layout ~ Sketches! {by Tamara} Layout Sketch #96

Had lots of fun with Sketch #96 this week from Sketches! {by Tamara}... a WAY cool 6 x 12 sketch!!!

I also made this for Heather's May Ad Challenge from the My Sketch World Board... I used the bright colors and design of the ad as inspiration.

Here's what I came up with using all kinds of goodies from my stash!!

Just Because Card

More card fun from the past few days... this was made using some fun scraps I came across in a little ziploc.

First challenge, I used Sketch# 15 from the Card Patterns Blog.

Second challenge, I made this for Day #74's Challenge from the 365 Cards Blog... to use a handwritten sentiment... ACCKKK, handwritten?!?! I did it anyway... but not too happy with it, hehe.

Senior Pics Layout

Had a little scrappy fun over the weekend, and got to scrap a few of Chelsea's Senior Photos I took recently.

First off, I made this layout using Sketch# 57 from the Triple the Sketch Blog.

I also made this for Sandie's May Distressing Challenge over at the My Sketch World Message Board... to use distressing on your page.

I also used more of my May "Girl's" Kit from Two Spotted Dogs... super fun stuff for sure!!

OMG... SOOOOO very Excited Here!!

Gonna be a tootin' for a minute, hehe... found out some AWESOME news recently and can finally share!!

I made the Inspirational Card Sketches Blog DESIGN TEAM!!! WOO-HOO!!!



So very excited to work with all the other wonderful Design Team members for the next few months too!!

You Rock Card

Another card I made yesterday, this one counts for 3 challenges too... been catching up like MAD the past few days, hehe, almost there. :o)

First challenge, I used Sketch #14 from the Card Patterns Blog... love all the fun squares on this one!!

Second challenge, Day 72's Challenge from the 365 Cards Blog... to use some sort of musical paper on your card.

Third challenge, for the Sound of Music Challenge from the Daring Cardmakers Blog... also a music-themed challenge.

Thanks for looking!!

My Best Friend Card

Made this quick, fun card using Sketch #83 from the Got Sketch? Blog... a way fun card sketch this week!!

Wow! Cool Card

More card fun has been had over here... this one counts towards 3 challenges.

First challenge, I used Sketch #16 from the Inspirational Card Sketches Blog... super fun!!

Second challenge, Day 73's Challenge from the 365 Cards Blog... to use circles, scallops and bling. A fun trip for sure!!

Third challenge, I did Cheryl's May Card Challenge from the My Sketch World Board... to use striped paper with any other pattern(s). Had fun with this one!!

Hang in There Card

This card counts towards three different challenges... love when that happens!!

First challenge, I used Sketch #15 from the Inspirational Card Sketches Blog... LOVE this blog lots!! And I know I missed the deadline, but still had fun with it!!

Second challenge, Challenge #21 from the Card*a*licious Blog... to use pink and brown and include some sort of scallops. A super fun challenge every week, you should check it out!!

Third challenge, A Rainy Day Challenge from the Moxie Fab World Blog... to create an encouragement card that incorporates some type of rainy day wear. HOW FUN!!

Read Bookmark

Had so much fun with Angela's May Bookmark Challenge from the My Sketch World Message Board. I LOVE to read and really should make more of these. I wear them out, hehe!!

I also used my Two Spotted Dogs May Kit goodies, super fun!!

Have Fun Card

Another card made for a couple of different challenges... love that, hehe!!

First challenge... I used Day 71's Sketch from the 365 Cards Blog... a fun one!!

Second challenge... I did Celeste's May "Fussy Cutting" Card Challenge from the My Sketch World Message Board. Love this technique... I cut out the word "fun" and the circles from patterned paper.

Hi Card

Been having lots of card fun the past few days. Made this card for a couple of different challenges. And I used more goodies from my May Two Spotted Dogs Kit... super fun stuff!!

The first challenge was I used a sketch from the Card Patterns Blog... just love their weekly card sketches!!

The second challenge was Day 70's Challenge from the 365 Cards Blog... an ad inspired challenge. Been playing catch up on this week's challenges.

{Grad} Layout

Had some work night, scrappy fun last night!! Think I've got my mojo flowing, so I'm hoping to get lots more work night scrapping done this week.

For this layout I used the May 1st Sketch from My Sketch World. Lucy has done it again. This sketch was SO much fun, and I can totally see myself using it again!!

Oh, and if you haven't joined up on the My Sketch World Message Board yet... RUN, don't walk... so much fun going on all the time, and the ladies are just THE BEST!!!

Also, had fun digging deeper into my May Splash Kit from Two Spotted Dogs... REALLY digging these fun, bright colors!!

Crawfish Time ~ Sketches! {by Tamara}
Layout Sketch #95

Had LOADS of fun with this week's Layout Sketch #95 from the Sketches! {by Tamara} blog... just love, love her sketches!!

Be sure to check out what the rest of the Design Team came up with... FABULOUS work for sure!!

Miss You Card

Had lots of fun with this card... and it counts for two challenges!! Still playing catch-up here, hehe. The problem is, there are just TOO MANY great challenge blogs out there that I just love!!

The first challenge was using Sketch #14 from the Inspirational Card Sketches Blog. If you haven't been there you should definitely check it out. The sketches are WAY fun!!

The second challenge was for Challenge Day 59 at the 365 Cards Blog... to use the sentiment "I Miss You" or something similar. I've absolutely HATED getting behind on these challenges, they are so much fun. A daily challenge, how fun is that?!?!

Dream Card

Here's another card I combined a couple of challenges on. This one was made using Sketch #13 from the Card Patterns Blog. Trying to get caught up over there, hehe.

Also, this card was made for Leah's Purple Challenge over at Two Spotted Dogs. Still lots of fun NSD Crop Challenges going on, and you have until Sunday night to finish them up!!

Congrats Card

Trying to catch up on my blogging with a few things I've made recently. This first card was made for a couple of different challenges.

First off, I used Sketch #12 from the Card Patterns Blog... fun stuff every week over there!!

Second, I used Challenge #63 from the 365 Cards Blog... to use 8 flowers on your card.

Soakin' Up the Sunshine ~ Sketches! {by Tamara} Layout Sketch #94

Had fun with Sketch #94 from the Sketches! {by Tamara} blog this weekend. Also got to dive into one of my new May Kits from Two Spotted Dogs... Diane rocked the kits once again!!

I know I've been so bad about blogging the past week. Been crazy busy making Graduation Invites for my stepdaughter's high school graduation coming up, among other things. They turned out cute, I think, and was WAY cheaper than ordering through the school... YIKES, those prices!!

Look for more blogging from me very soon... have a few projects I need to post and get caught up on.