PLG #33 and DDC # 12 - SWEET Dandelions!! (12 x 12 Layout using a card sketch)

As I type this in REAL time of 11:00pm at night... I realize that 1/2 the week is over and the 3 day weekend is almost upon us.  Yay!!  What big plans do you all have?  We are supposed to have just one nice day of weather.  We are visiting the In-laws at the beach 1 day... and hoping to find a new adventure hike to take the kids on another.  And of course I will be crafting in my down time.  Oh.... and I am learning to love reading books again.  Yes MOM!!  You read that right... I am about 1/2 way through "The Fiddler" by Beverly Lewis.  It keeps my attention... and that is the whole idea.  I am not going to jinx myself.  The next "Book Report" you get from me is when I actually finish the book.

Tonight I have a layout to bring you for a couple different challenges.

Close-up of digi image used.  "Boy with Flowers" from Digi Darlas.  I colored him with SU pencils and then went over with a blender pen.  I also fussy cut him out and popped him up with some dimensionals so he stands out a bit.

 Close-up of my handcut dandelions.  I just took my 2 different scallop punches, punched a scallop and then cut along each petal towards the center to create a dandelion like image. 

Over at Paper Lovin' Gals 33... we have a black white inspirational photo of dandelions in their "Naked" state as my son would say.  Well along with my black, white, red and yellow.. I was inpsired to show some bright and cheerful dandelions.  Here is the inspirational photo to follow so you can join us!!  You have until Wednesday, May 30th at 8pm PST to enter. 

 On a bittersweet note... this will be the last PLG challenge for a while.  At least through summer.  Life has taken over for a few of us.  But we will come back with spunk and excitement!!

Over at Digi Darlas Challenges # 12  ...my friend KAREN came up with her very first CARD SKETCH to use along with a Digi Darla image for their latest challenge and DT call!!  Well... I was very excited that I could use her sketch and make a scrapbook layout with it.  The sketch and image that I chose is sooo perfect to tell the story of my son picking dandelions while his Dad was mowing the lawn.  I caught him doing this and of course grabbed my camera.  He was so serious and then he saw me and was sooo proud!  He said he was picking flowers for me.  :-)

Here is the card sketch to follow... Isn't this great????

I remember being scared to use digi images.  I always thought you could only use them in all Digital Layouts or cards.  Boy was I ever wrong!

I hope you like what you see and you have some time to join either of these challenges!! 

Thanks so much for stopping by!!

Paper Lovin' Gals #32 - "MOM" Card

Happy Saturday everyone!  Boy... have I been busy!  With nice weather, soccer games, late Mother's Day celebration and and early Birthday celebration with my Mom... I am just now getting around to posting a few cards that I made late at night after my family was all tucked in!  Love that time!!  :-)

So... here is a Mother's Day card I made for my Mom.  I just love these colors!  This is for the current
PLG # 32 Challenge going on now!! 

Here is the inspirational photo to follow...

I am also entering my card into the following challenges:

Friday Mashup 59 - It'a all Ribbons and Bows or mash it up with a decorative edge!!

Joyful Stamper - Inspire Me Fridays # 59 - Anything Goes!!

Thanks everyone for stopping by!  I'll be back with another card tonight.

Supplies:

All Stampin' Up

Paper:  SMOOCHES Designer Series Paper, Basic Black, Whisper White

Stamps:  Bright Blossums, Loved Ones





PLG #30 along with FM #57 - Pop-Up Hot Air Balloons (Card)

Happy Thursday and WELCOME to another FUN challenge at Paper Lovin' Gals!

This week we are doing something a little different.  

We are joining the FRIDAY MASHUP to mash up a challenge!

Picture Inspiration #30 along with Friday Mashup #57

1.  Use the below photo as inspiration for your creation. (Colors, theme, cookies etc...)
or
2.  Make a Mother's Day Themed project
or
3.  Make a Pop-up Card

OR... pick any sort of combination of the above or combine all 3 for the ultimate MASHUP!!


And here is my creation...

I used the Lighter Pink, the Melon Mambo and the Yellow colors from the cookies for my Hot Air Balloon colors.  I also included the pink with polka dots design on my bigger balloon.  And then of course I POPPED up my Hot Air Balloons for a fun 3-d effect.  This was really easy to do.  Simply punch 5 to 6 circles all in the same size and fold each one in half.  Adhere right side of one circle to the left side of the other.  Continue this pattern until you reach the desired number of layers.  Adher flat side to bade of the card.  EASY!!  I also used the cupcake punch for the basket part of the Hot Air Balloon.  I punched it twice so I could arrange in a layered fashion to look like the strings were inside the basket.  I had fun making this card and it was pretty simple. 

Hope you find some time to join our challenge this week for PLG 30!!  You have until Wednesday, May 9th at 8pm PST to link up your photo inspired or mashuped project!!

I am also entering my card into the following challenges:

The Pink Elephant # 146 - "Springtime"

Paper Playtime # 73 - "Anything Goes"

Card Positioning Systems # 263 - Sketch

Thank you so much for visiting!  If you are new to my blog, let me know so I can come visit you!!

Supplies: (All Stampin' Up)

Cardstock:  Whisper White,Melon Mambo, Daffodil Delight, Baja Breeze, Early Espresso, Crumb Cake, Pretty in Pink DSP, Welcome Neighbor DSP

Stamps:  Send me Soaring, Up Up and Away

Embellies:  Basic Pearls, Cupcake Punch, Circle Punches, Scallop Border punch, Corner punch, Oval punch, White gel pen, Early Espresso Ink, Daffodil Delight ribbon

Springtime, Rainbows and Banners!!

Oh Happy Friday!  I have a quick, clean and simple card to share with you that is created using mostly punches!!  Gotta love that!!  I am also inviting you to PLAY with us over at the newest challenge over at Paper Lovin' Gals!!  It's all about Banners and Bright fun colors!!

Here is my Creation...

Here is the Inspiration Photo to follow for PLG 27!!

I also followed the sketch from Freshly Made sketches # 30

And now a little about my card.  I used a Creative Memories circle cutter for the yellow of the sun.  I used the Star Punch from SU for the orange triangles.  Just simply punched the star and then snipped off the triangle ends.  I used the 2 1/2" round scallop punch for the bigger sized clouds and the cupcake punch for the smaller clouds.  Both of these from SU.  I used the 1/2" punch from SU for the small circles that are from the BRIGHTS DSP collection from SU to create my banner at the top.  So 4 different punches and my card was basically finished!!  :-) As you can see the circles are folded in half around some linen thread for my banner and after placing my clouds in the just perfect formation, I outlined with a black journaler for added definition.  Stamped the sentiment and everything sits on Tempting Turquoise DSP from Stampin' Up... and VOILA!!  Done!! 

Thank you so much for visiting!  I hope you can find some time to play over at Paper Lovin' Gals Challenge # 27.  You have until Wednesday, April 18th at 8pm PST.  So lots of time!!  Head on over to see what the DT came up with!!

The challenge over at Freshly Made Sketches # 30 ends Monday, April 16th at NOON PST.  

Have fun it all of your crafting endeavors!!

Happy Easter with PLG Ch. # 26!!

Good Morning and Happy Eeaster!  I'm a few days late with my Inspired creation for the Current Challenge going on over at Paper Lovin' Gals - PLG 26.  You have until Wednesday, April 11th at 8pm PST to play along!! 
Here is what I created...  A Wine Bottle Tag.  Pretty simple little punch art bunny with twine, button, sentiment and voila!!  The bottom half of my bunny was an idea that I did see on Splitcoast Stampers... but the top half was my own added free hand cutting along with the googlie eyes.  :-) 

Here is the Inspiration Photo to follow for the challenge...

I hope you can find some time to play along with us over the next few days!  Lots of fun things to see over at PLG 26.  Go check out the great DT creations!!

Thanks for stopping by!!

Supplies:

Cardstock:  Chocolate Chip, Regal Rose, Very Vanilla, Whisper White, Sweet Always DSP... all from Stampin' Up.

Twine from Doodlebug Design

Big Designer Button "Sweet Stitches" from Stampin' UP

PLG #24 "Don't fence me In" along with Flutterby Wednesdays and Whimsical Designs

Hello!!  Is it SPRING like weather where you are at yet?  It FINALLY felt like Spring here for about 4 hours yesterday.  I'll take it!!  :-) 

Sooo... I've got a fun PLG #24 challenge inspiration photo to share with you along with a NEW secondary CHALLENGE that can earn you some goodies!!!!  Read carefully!!

First of all... what do you see in this photo?  The colors yellow, purple, pink, brown?  The fence?  The flowers?  The sunlight?  Does it make you think of an upcoming Holiday?  Gosh... don't let this photo "Fence You In."  There is not a wrong way to interpret it... and we would LOVE to see what you can create!  Card, Scrapbook page, 3-D project.  Anything qualifies.  Just let us know what inspired you.

Here is what I created...

My inspiration was Yellow, Purple, Flowers, Spring, the embossed stripes from the fence, the Purple ribbon sash.

Now here is the SECONDARY challenge that you can do!!  It's EASY!!

Before you go and get CRAFTY...   Refer a friend or as many as you want and Michele K. (the NOTORIOUS SUPPLY HOARDER & the other PLG blog founder) will find something SPECIAL in her stash and send it to you.  Oh my... how can you pass this up? 

To qualify YOU must participate in this challenge and get one FRIEND (or more, there is no limit) to participate as well.

Your FRIEND will need to link up their creation,

 become a follower

 and post who referred them in the comments.

So 3 things!!  Easy Stuff! 

You need to do all the above by Wednesday, March 28th at 8pm PST!!

Link up HERE for all the fun!!

 A few other challenges that I would like to also participate in...

Flutterby Wednesdays 195 - Anything goes!  As long as it includes a Butterfly, Fairy or Angel... you qualify.  You have until Tuesday, March 27th for this one!!

Whimsical Wednesdays - Celebrate Spring!!  Any Spring themed creation!  You have until April 4th to enter.  This will be Stephanie's last challenge!  She is not shutting down the blog, but taking a small break.  So help them go out with a bang... and join their challenge.

Thanks so much for stopping by today!!  Hope to see what you can create!!

~Michele

Supplies:

Cardstock:  Beyond the Garden DSP, Concord Crush, Daffodil Delight, Whisper White - All Stampin' Up'.

Stamps:  Slice of Life, On the Grow, Two Step Stampin' Fresh Flowers (from 2001) - All Stampin' Up

Embellies and Ink:  Concord Crush stitched poly ribbon, Basic Pearls, Lavendar Lace & Daffodil Delight Ink.  Black Staz-On.

PLG #23 - "Kiss Me I'm Irish" and some challenge friends

Hello my crafty friends!!  This week is just cruising by for me.  I am also feeling very productive in the crafty department.  I may sacrafice 1 to 3 hours of sleep at times.. but it jazzes me up to know that another layout gets to adorn our albums.  I also caught my kiddos looking through 3 of my main scrap albums the other day.  Sister reading the journaling to Brother.  I'm sure alot of you know how that feels, but I am here to emphasize that it is so bittersweet and makes me so happy that I started keeping our memories this way.

Okay... now that I just went on that little tangent... back to my crafty post and all the fun challenges that I followed to help me create this.  :-)  

My layout today showcases some really cool "Double" rainbows that we saw out our front living room window last year in March.  Our house faces a mountain range.  So alot of openness and a chance to see fun things.  Our son was in such awe... and at the age of 4 was so determined to see Mr. Leprechaun.  He also wanted to immediately go on a hike to find the Pot of Gold.  Ohhhhhhh my precious!!

Here is my layout to share...

Close up of the Rainbow banner, green clover leafs, title...(not crazy about my title, but I was running out of room.) 

And from a different angle...the Pot of Gold

Paper Lovin' Gals # 23 - has a wonderful IRISH photo for your inspiration.  My inspiration was the green, white, the hanging puff ball banner and the words.  Lucky Rainbows always come to mind when thinking of St. Patrick's Day.  If ony this year we could be so lucky!!  You have until Wednesday, March 21st @ 8pm to play along!!

Creative Scrappers Sketch # 199 helped me with my whole placing of my layout.  Some fun sketches to try over there.  You have until the end of March to try at least 1 of their 5  "March" sketches.  This is my first time entering, even though I have drooled over their sktches for quite some time.  Go see.  :-)

Getting Scrappy - "Color Me Lucky" - is all about using the color GREEN on your layout and including a Cricut or SVG cut.  My Title and Pot of Gold are cut from the Simply Charmed cart and my Clover Leafs are from Paper Doll Dress-up.  Always happy to join Amanda and her DT for their challenges.  You have until this Sunday to play along!!

Hand Stamped Sentiments # 109 - RAINBOWS is a new challenge blog I found.  :-)  They are a group of Stampin' Up Ladies...(which  I have PLENTY of that product on most of my creations)... that just happened to be having a challenge that is all about Rainbows.  Well... I have the obvious photos and then my fun Pennant Banner that I made with the SU Pennant Builder punch.  So I had to join these Gals for the fun.  Also... You don't have to use SU products.  The welcome any and all. 

Lasting Memories # 79 "We are feeling LUCKY."  Last but not least... this is a REMINDER call out to all of you that we have a challenge going on until Saturday at 9pm EST.  With a PRIZE!!  You just need to use the word LUCKY somewhere on your layout.  I have it written in my journaling.  So of course I am going to share with my group.  If you want to see my FIRST layout I made for this challenge, click HERE.

Boy... chatty post.  If you made it this far.. THANK YOU!!!  :-)

Recipe:

Cardstock:  SU Bashful Blue, Wild Wasabi, Tangerine Tango. Daffodil Delight, Concord Crush, Real Red, Whisper White, Basic Black, Gable Green.

Gold Glitter paper from "Darice.", Polka dot green paper from Reminesce.

Cricut - Simply Charmed and Paper Doll Dress-up

Embellies:  Twine from Queen and Co., SU Basic Rhinestones, SU Pennant builder punch, SU Cupcake Builder punch (for the clouds), Signo White gel pen, SU Brads - Brights

PLG # 22 - Photo Inspiration Challenge

Hello all!!  It's Thursday... so it's time for another challenge over at Paper Lovin' Gals!!  

Texture, colors, strips... what do you see in our inspirational photo??

Well... create something and show us!!  :-)

Here is my take...

This would be a GREAT birthday card... but I wanted to make a FUN Thank you card in hopes that the bright cheery colors brighten someone's day.  I know I am happy looking at it.  Smiles from ear to ear.  But that is also because I got to craft!!  :-) 

And here is the inspirational photo to follow...

You can do this??!!  You have until next Wednesday, March 14th @ 8pm PST to enter!!

Would love to see you!!  

Thanks for stopping by!!

Supplies:  All Stampin' Up unless otherwise noted.

Cardstock: Cameo Coral, Real Red, Only Orange, Tempting turquoise, Basic Black, Tempting Turquoise DSP

Stamps:  Outlined Occasions

Embellies:  Designer buttons - brights collection, white baker's twine, 1/4" grosgrain ribbon, 5/8" grosgrain ribbon, 4 different embossing folders from Cuttlebug and Sizzix... swirlies, stipes, dots, squares

PLG # 21 - P is for Purple

Hello everyone!  It's time for another challenge at Paper Lovin' Gals.  Gosh... purple, buttons, sewing theme... what do you see in the below inspirational photo??

Well, we want to see!!!  Create ANY kind of project that is inspired from this photo and

 link HERE by Wednesday, March 7th at 8pm PST.

I am sharing a card that I created about 6 months ago.  It is the perfect PURPLE inspired project with a hint of a button.  My life got a little busy this week... so sorry for not having something new to show you... but mostly wanting to remind you of our great challenge.  Hope you will join us!!  :-)

Thanks for stopping by!!

To see more details of my original post of the above card... please go HERE.

PLG 20 "Lots of Blooms" and Digi Darla "Anything but Snow" Challenges

Hello all my friends!!  It felt so good to get a little crafty today.  I have been "Hiding" for almost 2 weeks, and that is just not like me.  I guess Life gets in the way sometimes.  Glad you are sticking with me.  Absence makes the heart grow fonder and I have lots of fun projects coming up in the next few days!! I am excited to share the next challenge with you from Paper Lovin' Gals.  A photo inspiration of "Lots of Blooms." 

And here is my creation...

This was such a fun and cheery card to create.  Spring is oh so close!  I can smell it!!  I have the perfect person in mind for this card and I hope it gets her excited to dig in the dirt.

We have a PRIZE this week as well for playing with us for PLG #20!  A fun set of Heidi Grace papers, chipboard accents and embellies from our fellow DT WENDY.  Thanks Lady!!

So get on over there and check out what the rest of the DT members created and come play for your chance to WIN or be recognized for an Honorable Mention.

You have until Wednesday, February 29th at 8pm PST to link up!!

I am also sharing my card over with the wonderful gals over at Digi Darla # 3 Anything But Snow Challenge!  This little Garden Cutie is one of Digi Darla's images that I just received and was looking forward to using.  You have a couple of days to join their challenge!!  (There are a couple of freebies on the blog to get you started if need be.) 

Thanks so much for sticking with me through this little bit longer post.  Glad to be back to creating!!

Supplies:

Ink:  Ballet Blue, Melon Mambo, Pixie Pink, Yo Yo Yellow, Green Galore, Blush Blossom, Bordering Blue all from SU.

Stamps:  Printed Petals, Lots of Thoughts from SU.

Digi Image: From Digi Darla, click on link above to get to blog and store

Embellies:  SAB 2011 Ribbon and SAB Buttons from 2011 SU. "Ice Cream Parlor", Vintage brads, Bakers Twine, Oval Cutter from Creative Memories.





PLG # 17 - Paper Hearts (and a small giveaway)

FEBRUARY!!  My favorite month!  It's my Birthday month (which honestly... I am done counting the years).  It's one more month to SPRING.. which means we made it through January, the most dreaded month it seems... we have a little mini break during the President's Weekend Holiday, which is always a welcome gift and OF COURSE it's VALENTINE's Day!!  Not that I am a huge romantic...but at least it is a set day for chocolate, good food and maybe I will get to watch what I want on the TV for an hour??  Ha Ha.

So that brings to you our next challenge over at Paper Lovin' Gals!!  Paper Hearts!! 

What inspires you in this picture?

The colors, the layout, the pretty hearts, the holiday?

We can't wait to see what you come up with!

And my creation...  I was clearly inspired by the hearts and the Holiday.

We also have a small giveaway this week!!!! 

 So come on over to PLG # 17 and show us your take on the inspirational photo!!  Link up by TUESDAY, February 7th at 8pm PST.

I am also sharing my card over at More Than Favors - Wacky Wednesday Challenge #64 "LOVE"

Perfect challenge for this creation!  :-)

Thanks for stopping by and looking forward to you sharing your "Paper Hearts" inspired projects with us this week!!

Supplies:  All Stampin' Up

Cardstock:  Crumb Cake, Pink Pirouette, Real Red, Whisper White, Red Glitter paper "Sending Love" DSP

Stamps:  Pictograms

Other:  1/4"  Whisper White grosgrain ribbon, vintage brad, small oval punch, random chipboard pieces



Paper Lovin' Gals Ch. # 16 - "SPRING colors" (Happy Birthday Card)

As I am typing this... I am realizing that January is almost over.  So that means... just a few more months until we get to enjoy some SPRING in our step in the good ol' outdoors!!  Well here is another "Springy, Flowery with Butterflies" inspirational photo challenge for you to try at Paper Lovin' Gals!!  

Here is what I came up with...

As much as I love the flowers and the butterflies... I was clearly inspired by the darker pink, lighter pink and green for the colors for my card.  And the fact that I NEEDED a birthday card.  Actually, I need A lot of B-day cards.  New year... new birthdays.  :-)

I also need to give some credit to Mary - Stamper Camper's Corner for the fun layout.  I like how the piece with the sentiment and image comes off the edge of the card a bit.

I hope you can find some time to join us this week for PLG #16!!  You have until Tuesday, January 31st @ 8pm to link up!  Please check out the other Design Team member's creations.  Some fun things!!  

Happy Stampin, Craftin' and Scrappin'.

I'm also entering my card over at Birthday Sundaes # 40  where you guessed it... Make a birthday card with some kind of "Birthday Wording" on the front.  Kristie is the owner/creator of the challenge blog... and I have followed since day 1.  Just don't get to play as often as I would like.  Go see for yourself... lots of fun birthday creations over there!!  

Supplies: All Stampin' Up

Stamps:  Birthday Bakery

Card stock:  Rose Red DSP, Pear Pizzaz, Soft Suede, Pink Pirouette, Whisper White

Other:  Linen thread, bitty buttons, rose red seam binding ribbon, subtles brads, SU markers

Paper Lovin' Gals #15 - "Spring Fever" Layout

Ohhhhh my!!  What a heck of a lot of snow have we had in my neck of the woods!!  So with that said... it's time to tell you about the next challenge at Paper Lovin' Gals. (PLG #15)

Does this scream SPRING or what??? 

It sure does to me... so I am sharing a layout with you that warms me up a bit!  :-)

I kept this pretty simple.  Pulled the YELLOW and the FLOWERS from the inspirational photo for my creation.  My kids love playing in the snow... but SPRING is the time that it seems you can do so much more outside.  Soccer, digging, running, just playing around is what it is all about.  These are some pics from 2009.  Even though I don't make New Year's resolutions... I told myself that the non-chronological scrapper in me would get caught up on some old photos this year.  So I am on my way!!  :-)

Come join us for PLG #15 and show us any creation you can think of that is inspired by our "Pretty Yellow Flower" photo!!  So much you can do with this.  I personally love those Mason Jars... but have nothing in my stash that would have worked.  

You have until Tuesday, January 24th at 8:00pm PST to link up your project.

Can't wait to see what you come up with!!

Supplies:

Stampin' Up - "Sunshine Garden" Simply Scrappin' Kit & "Big Deal" Alpha stamp set.  Ink is "Only Orange. 

Paper Lovin' Gals # 13 shakes hands with Frosted Designs Sketch # 31

Good Evening all!  Yes... I am really typing this at midnight for those of you on PST time.  I had a 40 minute cat nap today... and it re-energized me!  I NEVER do that... but worked very early... so it naturally happened.  Not to mention... I am enjoying the quiet house of everyone sleeping.
I'm here to share with you the next Photo Inspiration challenge for Paper Lovin' Gals # 13.  I know most of you are past Christmas already... but I am letting go slowly.  So here is my layout that I created...

 

And here is the Inspirational Photo to get your wheels turning. 

As you can see... I had some perfect tree branches with snow on them.  Naturally, the photos of SNOW that we had on Christmas Morning back in 2008.  I don't remember if that has ever happened in my lifetime where I live.  I used alot of Red, White, snowflakes and some red Bling here and there to take from the berries.  I am only missing the bird.  So... show us what you see in the photo and create anything you like and link up HERE by next Tuesday at 8pm PST.
We are still in the early stages of our challenge blog and would love to have you join us.  Tell your friends!! :-)

I also want to share with you a FUN blog that I go to often for my sketches called Frosted Designs .  They have 3 different challenges going on at the same time... and for my layout, I am entering into the Sketch Along Tuesday #31 challenge.  Here is their sketch that I followed.  (Thank you F.D.!!)

Thanks for stopping by to visit.
And a very WARM welcome to my new followers!!  Always a happy thing!!

Playing Catch Up!! First up... PLG #12 "Happy New Year" Challenge

HAPPY NEW YEAR to all of my friends and followers!!  So glad to keep these fun bloggy relationships going!!    Not to mention my inspiration to make paper projects!!  Thank you for taking the time to visit and for leaving me fun loving comments!  I always love to come see what you are up to!!  Here is to 2012!!

Here is the first of 2 projects that I am going to share with you today. Over at Paper Lovin' Gals Ch #12, we have a "Happy New Year" photo inspirational challenge going on.  You have until Tuesday 1/3/12 at 8pm PST to link up!!  Hope to see you!!  Here is my take...

 
This is New Year's Eve 2010.  My Hubby was nursing an arm after wrist surgery.  So "Home is where the Heart is."  We played board games, watched a movie, did a slumber party in the living room, watched the midnight fireworks both on TV and around our house.  (Legal here... sounded like a war zone.)  Fun way to kick back and ring in the new year with our kids!!

And here is the inspirational photo from Paper Lovin' Gals to follow...

And a few close-ups to show you my fun hole punched colored numbers and my rosette folded clock!!

I also used a sketch from Sketches in Thyme... but too late to enter.  :-(

And here are few Challenges that I am participating in with my layout.  Wish me luck!  :-)

Whimsical Designs - Share either your favorite project from the last year or make a new one celebrating a new year.  You have until January 11th at Midnight EST.

Paper Issues - "We've got your Number."  Whatever that means to you.  I have the lovely 10 to 1 countdown until midnight featured.  ;-)  You have until January 13th to share as many "Number" projects as you wish.

Getting Cricky - "Simply Sunday Challenge" - "It's a Celebration" -  My layout shows celebrating the new year. You have until January 14th to share a Celebration project of your choice.  

Thanks so much for visiting!!  I will have a 2nd layout to share later on today with you.  So be sure to stop back by!!

Happy first day of the new year!!!

PLG #10 - Inspirational Photo Challenge - "CHRISTMAS TREATS"

Happy Happy Thursday!  It's time for Paper Lovin' Gals Ch. #10!!!  10??  Really?  I feel like we are just getting started... but challenge number 10 has approached us.  If you haven't checked out this challenge blog yet, I highly suggest you do so.  This week there are some CUTE projects to show you from the Design Team based on the below photo!  So come see!!!!  And then we would LOVE to see yours!!

And here is mine...

Which I have to say... is another ADORABLE Card I made at a Stamp club with my neighbor!  So.. Yes I made this... but not my idea!  I love this color combo... and this is all Stampin' Up Products.  This is the Jolly Bingo Bits stamp set.  (I must own!!) and the Snowburst embossing template and then Garden Green and Bashful Blue for the cardstock.  And then of course the glorious white satin ribbon.

I hope you all are having wonderful Holiday days!!  10 days until Christmas!!  So how appropriate... come join us for PLG #10!!  You can make any ol' project you like.. based on the inspirational photo.  Card, Scrapbook page, quilt, apron, wind chime, bake some goodies???  The list is endless!!

You have until Tuesday 12/20 @8pm PST to link up!!

Enjoy and thanks for stopping by!! 

PLG #9 - Photo Inspiration "Home for the Holidays"

It's Time for Paper Lovin' Gals challenge #9!!  What inspires you in the above photo??

Show us and link your creation HERE for PLG #9.

Happy Thursday all!  I absolutely LOVE this picture.  I had all intentions of doing a 2 page scrapbook spread... but ran out of time.  It's a busy week!!  But I can still attempt my layout.  So in the meantime, I am sharing with you another card that I completed over the weekend at a Stamp a Stack.  It's nice to have a neighbor that is now an SU Demo.  Creations and Ideas are flying between our doorsteps!!
My inspriration from the photo is the SNOW and the RED and White in general.   

Hope you can join us and show us your "Home for the Holidays" creations!  The Design Team had some awesome stuff to show you.  Go visit HERE.  Have a fabulous Day!!

Supplies: 
Cardstock:  Crumb Cake, Whisper White, Real Red, Holly Berry Bouquet DSP (All SU)
Stamps:  Punch Pals (All SU)
Embellies:  Polka Dots embossing folder, scallop edge border punch, modern label punch, large oval punch, 1" square unch, Postage stamp punch, 1/8" taffeta ribbon in real red. (All SU)
Ink:  StazOn Black, Markers:  Black, real red, garden green, daffodil delight, pumokin pie (All SU)

I'm Playing Catch Up - Paper Lovin' Gals Ch # 8 "Colorful Christmas"

Fa la la la la.. la la... la. la!  Whew!  Boy have the Holidays hit my house ever so hard this last week!!  Lots of shopping, decorating, tree hunting...and that's on top of normal life.  We've got house lights to string up and x-mas cards to get out in the mail.  I know it's only the beginning of December... but our calendar tends to fill up fast... so getting 'er done so I can enjoy the Holiday and keep crafting too!!  :-)  With that said... I am few days late sharing with you the next challenge for Paper Lovin' Gals.  It's a very bright and colorful christmas photo inspiration!!  Show us what you SEE in the above photo and link up to PLG #8 by Tuesday 12/6 at 8pm PST for your chance to be honored with being a "Winner" or 1 of 2 "Runners up."
Here's is my take on the photo...

It's a gift card holder for one of our recipients this year on Christmas Day.  The main cardstock is from Stampin' Up... Not Quite Navy.. .and the rest of the elements are from a Stampin' Up Retired Simply Scrappin' Kit.  I apologize.. I don't recall the stamp set.. for I borrowed it. 

Please go visit and check out what the wonderful PLG Design Team has to share with you.  So much inspritation!!
I hope you all find time to join us between now and TUESDAY 12/8 8pm PST!!!
Happy December!!

PLG # 7 - Happy Thanksgiving!! Inspirational Photo Challenge

Hello everyone!!  Happy Thanksgiving to all!  Hope it was so wonderful.  We get to enjoy 1 more Turkey Day with my side of the family tomorrow.  Lots of food, family, football and hanging out!!
We have a NEW challenge going on over at Paper Lovin' Gals!!   Happy Thanksgiving!  (Or Day after in my case.  :-) )  Make a card, scrapbook layout, wall hanging, quilt... whatever inspires you from the below photo.  EASY PEASY as Pumpkin Pie!!!

Here is my Card...

This is a card I made with a Stamp Group last weekend.  So it was perfect for our challenge.  Check out what the other talented DT members have created HERE.  You have until Tuesday 11/29 @ 8pm PST to enter your submission!!  Thank you for checking out PLG # 7 and I hope can come join us!! 

Supplies Used:  (All Stampin' Up)

Cardstock:  Cajun Craze, Early Espresso, Old Olive, Whisper White

Ink:  So Saffron, Pumpkin Pie, Soft Suede

Stamps:  French Foliage, Thankful For

Embellies:  Cajun Craze striped 1 1/4" grosgrain ribbon