Happy Valentine's Day...

Hi Everyone,
Just popping in here on this Lovely Day of Love...to say
"Happy Valentine's Day" whether you have someone special to celebrate with or not...take this time to show yourself a
"I Love ME" kind of day. No one can Love you better than yourself, right and You Deserve It! I was up a wee little bit last night trying to put together these quick treats for my daughter's dance class tomorrow. Of course, her being the little helper she is, it took a bit longer than expected... Sorry about the lighting too, it was waaaay past both our bed times.(lol) Hope you like.

I will be entering this into the following challenges:
The Cuttlebug Spot - Valentine Blog Hop Challenge
Bitten by the Bug 2 - Love is in the Air
My Craft Spot - For Your Sweetheart (make any Card, Packaging...etc.)
Peachy Keen Challenge - Anything Goes (oops, looks like I missed the deadline :-( )

Craft Recipe:
Paper: Recollections
Cart: George and Basic Shapes
Tools: MCT "XL Label" Die w/Cuttlebug, Mini Cellophane Bags, Inkjet Labels, PKS January'13 KOTM & MCT "Lots of Love" Stamp sets, $1 Bin Stamp.

Crazy About YOU...

Hi There...
It's ME again! Wow two post in one day. Well I figure I owe it to myself and YOU for visiting my blog when you do. I have another card for your viewing pleasure. This one is a not so CAS, but it was easy to put together. No Cricut Required...eeek! I promise I will get back to my cricut soon. I have so many scrap cuts left over from previous projects I might just see what I can make from them...he-he-he. I Really, Really Love this Card. This window card came together once I saw the paper I wanted to use and the perfect stamp in my stash caught my eye. Thinking about it now. I wish I had this card made during my anniversary to give to my husband. It's perfect for us. Anyhew, I used some of my favorite papers from DCWV and Stampin' UP to make this one. The embossed sentiment comes from SSS - "For the Record" stamp set. SSS is my new obsession at the moment. I'm so glad I joined their SSS Kit of the Month Club. The goodies in there are Soooo Fabulous! If you haven't had the crafty pleasure I suggest you try it out for 2-3 months. I'm sure you won't be disappointed.

Craft Recipe:
Papers: DCWV (Orchard Stack), Stampin' UP (Pretty in Pink), Stash
Sentiment: Simon Says Stamp (For the Record), Studio G (Love Birds in Cage)
Tools: EK Success Circle Punch,
Embellies: Stickles, Stampin' Up Ribbon (Pretty in Pink)

This card will be entered into the following challenges:
Red Carpet Studio - "The Birds" (Create a card or project featuring a Bird)
My Craft Spot - "Emboss It!" (Heat, Dry,...etc)
3 Girl Jam - "Anything Goes w/Ribbon"
D.L. Art - "Anything Goes"

Owl Always Love You...

Hello Friends,
I'm Baaaack! well sort of any way. I'm still organizing and trying to scrap in between (still haven't learned my lesson). My family and I along with other S. Floridians really dodged a bullet this time with the onset of Hurricane Issac. We did endure a lot of rain showers but thankfully no power outages. I've been working on some projects here and there and I decided to post this one as I thought it was so Darn Cute!...lol
It was very simple and easy to make and I scrapped using Washi Tape for the first time. I have a few other rolls, but the verdict is still out on my full review yet. The stuff rips too easily for me...or maybe I don't know my own strength (lol). Here's my card...

During the photo shoot, I thought it was still missing something so I regrouped my thoughts and Voila! Now it has that perfect touch I was looking for. I haven't been keeping up with the latest challenges out there but I did find these few that my card would fit for. If you find any others, let me know so that I can update my post the same day.

CAS-ual Fridays - Banners and Flags
Paper Playtime - Polka Dots + a Sentiment
Krafty Girls - Anything Goes
Craft Supplies:
Paper: MS Design Paper, Recollections
Tools: MCT Banner Dies, White Gel Pen, Studio G Stamp(s), Alpha Stamps, Corner Punch
Embellies: SSS Washi Tape, Ranger Stickles

Anything Goes...

Hello My Friends,
It's ME again. Bet you didn't think you'd hear from me twice in one night. Well I said, "I'll scrap you later" and it's now later for me...lol. Anyhew, I have another challenge I need to get in for tonight's deadline. I really had fun making this card. I actually made two versions of it, but I'll save that one for later to use on another post. Here's my card. And if I must say so myself...."Hot Dog, I think it's Ca-Ute"!

I created this card for the "Anything Goes" challenges over at:
Peachy Keen Challenge - Anything Goes
Celebrate the Occasions - Anything Goes
Cardz TV - Anything Goes
Recipe:
Cart: Block Party (Hot Dog)
Papers: DCWV pattern paper, Recollections
Tools: PKS - Wide Eyed Kids & April SKOTM, Studio G (Alpha letters), MS - Metallic Craft Ink, Momento
Embellies: Brads, PTI Buttons, Jute Twine
I love these types of challenges. It takes some of the pressure off of having to decide what to create to fit the challenge criteria. That's it for me tonight. I'll be scrappin' you later for sure.

Forever...

Hi My Blog Pals,
Yes, it's really ME. I'm here today again with another post for a few challenges out there. For those of you who may be new here...Welcome! I hope you come again and again and again. I love having visitors that turn into Blogger Pals/Friends and better yet, Followers. This card is simple, but elegant; I think it came out just like I wanted it too, even while fidgeting with my 3 year old. Let me know your thoughts.

This particular card will be for the following challenges which are a first for me entering on these Fabulous Blogs that I've been following for some time now. One is a Color Challenge and the other a Sketch Challenge. **(sn: for some odd reason I have a difficult time with sketch challenges when they should be the easiest to do)

Krafty Girls - Color Splash Challenge "Black & White with a Burst of Color of your choice".
Made Especially For You - Sketch Challenge

Have a wonderful weekend... ;-)

All About Birthdays

Hello Friends...

I know you didn't expect to hear from me so soon again. Well I'm getting back into the swing of things and I'm hoping that I'm able to keep this stride up. I definitely needed to build up my birthday stash of cards and I needed something clean, quick and simple. The month of July has tons of Family & Friends Birthdays so I need to have them ready to go. Here's what I was able to do in about 30-45min.

I will also be entering this craft into the following challenges:

Cards by Jovan - Blogaversary Hop "Celebration"

CAS-ual Fridays - Clean and Simple; "Use Text"

Celebrate the Occasion - "Happy Birthday"

Thanks for stopping by...You've been SMOOCHED!