The Road to 500

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Thanks for stoppin' by and happy scrappin'!

Quick Pop Up Card

Hi all - back again to post my DT Card for Charisma Cardz. No, not my weekly card but my DT Challenge card. Carly hosts a challenge for the DT members to play along with and have a chance to win a small something every couple months and this month we were challenged to "pop up" for the occasion. Now pop up cards are not my thing - I've tried before and failed miserably. I tried again for this challenge and while I don't consider it a complete failure, it is def not what I had envisioned.

So, for my card! I used The Cat's Pajama's image and sentiment, Copics and Little Yellow Bicycle papers along with the patter for the cake from here. This is kind of a fun thing but I def think I need a lot more work!!

My card front:




inside w/pop up:




and Copics used:



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Three for One

Howdy ho neighbors!!! I just finished up a fun Magnolia card that I'm submitting for 3 challenges:


Card Positioning Systems - Super cute sketch.

ABC Challenge - Buttons!

Pile It On - Good things come in threes! So, I used 3 papers from the Fancy Pants Aged Florals Line: Lovebird, Honeybunches & Sweet Nothings; 3 Flowers with 3 Buttons AND...................3 challenges, CPS, ABC and Pile It ON!!!

My card:




and the Copics I used:




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Come on over...........

..............the grill is HOT!!

It's coming to the end of summer for us here in the States - well, about another month officially. Our challenge this week at The Cuttlebug Spot was to use the word "HOT" on our card. I chose this fab Grillin' Fella Bella stamp from Stampin' Bella to use. The sentiment was computer generated, DP's are DCWV Summer Stack, Copics, buttons from my stash and I used the Diamond Plate and Morrocan Cuttlebug Embossing Folders along with my Nesties to cut out my image and image background.


And for my card:





and Copics used:





And as usual, I have used this card for two other challenges!

Cute Card Thursday - The challenge is "Lazy Days of Summer" and when I think of summer I always think of cookouts with friends and family even though we don't live close to family we used to have them quite frequent!

Friday Sketchers - Carole hosted with another fab sketch to work from. I flipped it and added a sentiment spot and put just 3 buttons where the flowers show on her sketch but I really like how it turned out!


And for my news.................Cute Card Thursday has asked me to Guest DT in October! I have two weeks where I will be playing along with the rest of the amazing DT so be ready to play along with me - I already have my cards in process and they will be too cah-yute!!! (If I do say so myself......***snicker***)!!!

As always thanks for stoppin' by and happy scrappin'!!!!

How Bout a Sketch?

I created several sketches today and thought I'd share one that I used to make a card with tonight. You are more than welcome to use my sketches at any time, heck, I'd be honored if you used them. The only thing I ask for you to do is credit me and link back to my blog if you do decided to use one.

This card was made using one of the sketches I made today and to fill a couple challenges:

Basic Grey - Color combo of pink, brown and yellow. I used papers from Blush and Infuse lines along with LilyKate ribbon.

Stamp Something - Birthday somethings.

My sketch:




My card:




and Copics used:




Let's see, supplies used: BG DP from Infuse and Blush lines, BG Ribbon from LilyKate line, Copics, Stickles, beads from stash for "sprinkles", Prima flower, Image and sentiments The Cat's Pajamas and Bazzill CS.


What do ya think? I'm hoping I'll be back tomorrow with another card using one of my sketches. Remember, you are more than welcome to use my sketches just please link back to me giving me credit for them.

Thanks for stoppin' by and happy scrappin'!!!

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Featured!

OMG! I am tickled pink this evening! I got an email from Susana Boyd of Paper Craft Planet and my card that I posted last Sunday fulfilling several challenges including a couple on PCP is being featured on the main page! And it is featured as one of their "shooting stars" this week in their newsletter (just click on newsletter to download the issue)!!! How cool is that??? I just had to share!

Thanks for stoppin' by and happy scrappin'!!

What a great day!

Today was a fab day! I have had a great week at work - still learning the ropes but doing better in my opinion. I've been told by several co-workers and management that I am doing a great job so that makes me totally happy. Today though, I was "awarded" with a certificate to recognize my efforts, a goodie bag and a treat from our district manager so that made me smile even more than I typically do!

As for my scrappy life - well I got a little secret that I am ready to spill but I gotta find out if I can yet! Want a hint?? It is guest designer for a blog that I have played on before and it will be in October - as soon as I find out if I can spill the beans I'll def let you ALL know!

I don't think I have anything scrappy to show today - this week I worked more than anticipated (only 5 hours but those 5 hours kicked my butt....LOL) so I didn't take much crafting time. I spent most of my "off" time with the hubby and kids which was nice to kick back and relax.

For now, I'm off to pay bills ****ugh**** the one thing that I DON'T like about payday............LOL. Then I think I am going to sweet talk the hubby into taking me to Genghis Grill tonite - I'm itching for some Mongolian!

Thanks for stoppin' by and happy scrappin'!

Cupcake-a-Bella!

I so love this image! I stamp her all the time but rarely use her - why? I got nothing'!! LOL I do have her sitting around quite often though as she just brings a smile to my face!

This card is for our weekly challenge at Charisma Cardz - use the colors lemon, pink and green. I used Paris in Spring papers by Autumn Leaves, Cupcake-a-Bella image, rub-on from Kelly Panacci for SandyLion, my Copics, ribbon from Making Memories and Stickles!

My card:




and Copics used:



I also used this card for the 1st Birthday Challenge at Cupcake Craft Challenges where the challenge was something sweet!

Thanks for stoppin' by and happy scrappin'!!!

The Pixie Cottage Design Team Call

Hi all! Michelle at Michelle's Scrapbooking has started her own stamp company - The Pixie Cottage. She is holding a design team call and well, I decided I wanted to try out! So, if you are interested go to The Pixie Cottage Design Team Call post and do as I am doing!!!

The requirements are to post 3 of your recent projects, link back to the DT call post and an email with the information requested for the call..................so.............here goes!!!

My 3 recent projects I'd like to submit are:











I could post so many more that are favored by me but since the call only asks for 3 I won't bombard them with more (the side link on my blog goes to all my cards....***snicker***)!!!

So, cross your fingers and wish me luck!!!!


As always thanks for stoppin' by and happy scrappin'!!!