My Craft Makeover Haul & GIVEAWAY!!!

Hi Friends,
Just popping in rather quickly to let you all know I'm feeling much like myself again and what I've been up to. Michael's had this Super Duper sale last week and I just couldn't pass those deals up. I've been struggling a lot with the Craft Corner I have, which is part Family Office/My Craft Space. To make a long story short, the space just isn't big enough for both functions (at the same time). It kills my mood of crafting a lot because of all the moving around of things I have to do just to use my Cricut or craft anything. Anyhew... can you say... "tax refund"... Whoo Hoo! Mine came way before I thought it would, but right on time for me to catch this sale that was going on with Michael's (40% off Storage, plus additional 20% off Entire Purchase Coupons) regarding their storage items. Needless to say I racked up, Big Time!. Now hopefully I will be able to breathe and keep up with all that I have and maintain a somewhat organized lol) Craft Space. Here are some of the items I bought. I'm not sure how I'm going to arrange everything yet, but I'm searching the internet like crazy to get ideas.

  Here's a close-up below of some individual photo items. 

DH will have his hands full, putting these pieces together. **(sn: I'm a little nervous because now this will expose my hoarding "Obsession" of craft items to Dear Hubby)**. Let's pray he doesn't leave me because of it, (LOL!). I have to keep in mind that I have one side wall space that sits under a window (44"H x 60"W) I will be putting these against. My dream is to some day have my very own "Craft OASIS Room" until then, I'll make it work with the space I have. I'll certainly be sharing some Before & After photos as things progress. In the meantime, I would love to see what many of you have done with the "small to medium" craft spaces or craft rooms you have. On that note... Let's HAVE A GIVEAWAY! It's been quite some time since I had one and I recall promising to do one right after I had my Blog-Makeover, oh well... no excuses, I was just plain lazy about it and didn't get around to it. Soooo, I'm having...

"A Be-lated Blogaversary/Blog Makeover Giveaway". 

All you have to do is share pictures of your craft space and/or storage ideas by linking your photo below. (You can provide additional photos on your blog that show more details and other areas of your Craft Space). You don't have to have some elaborate fancy room or space. If you're willing to share then link it up. (Storage Ideas, Craft Spaces, Organization Tips/Techniques, Do's & Don'ts, What works or doesn't for you...Whatever!) I will keep the link open for 2-weeks and random.org will help me select a winner to receive some Craft Goodies I have for 1 or maybe 2 lucky persons. I have some great sponsor gifts that I haven't given out yet and this will be a perfect time to do so. So go on now, upload those photos! Can't wait for you to share. Smooches...

Got a Serious Bug! - Uggghhhh!

Hi My Friends,
Just wanted to chime in as quick as possible and let you know that I have been waaaay under the weather lately. There's something going around through my family I guess. My mom had it, my little sunshine got and now I have it and it seems like I'm carrying it the longest. I don't like being sick (who does?), but as long as my little one is feeling better I'd rather have the bug any day than have her feeling or looking sick. For the moms out there, I'm sure you can relate to what I'm saying. My little one is a trooper though, she never let her smile fade nor did she complain. She kept getting tissues every time she needed to blow her little nose and came to me or her daddy. It was icky to say the least, but at least I know it was getting out of her system. She has her appetite back somewhat. I on the other hand while still trying to go to work and then coming home to nurse myself back to health is draining me. As women, we sometimes just have to keep it movin' regardless of how we're feeling...ugghh! I'm not one to quickly run to medications (over-the-counter or prescribed) when I'm sick or under the weather. I usually do home remedies like my grandmother and mom raised me on, so my immune system stays pretty strong. Once I fight this off, I know my system will be much stronger afterwards. I'm weak and dizzy at times and have to sit, lay down or go to the bathroom. In case you were wondering...(NOT, Pregnant! for sure; although I do have an appointment for my checkup tomorrow) I'll get back to crafting as soon as I have enough strength. I have quite a few hauls I want to share with you. I've been getting a lot of happy mail over the past few weeks (almost every week...tee hee hee) and I want to share what I have and hope to get to play with real soon. I'll try to visit as often as I can to your blogs, but when the nausea or weakness comes on. I have to put everything down again. Take care everyone. I miss you all dearly.

PTI Challenge

Hi My Friends,

I know it's late, but I was rushing a bit to get this project I was working on in the following challenges. Papertrey Ink-(PTI) Make it Monday - "Computer Generated Sentiment on Die Cuts" & Celebrate the Occasion - "Thank You Card" Inspiration hit me at the last minute and well... you know how the story goes. Anyhew I really hope you like them. I think I'm going to make these my signature note cards for a while and use different sentiments under the monogram. This is a computerized monogram and sentiment that I created and used PTI's (Matstack & Banner Dies). I love how these turned out.

Recipe:

Size: 4 x 4.25

Paper: PTI Cardstock (Melon Berry, Sweet Blush, Simply Chartreuse, Spring Rain)

Tools: PTI Inks(Melon Berry, Sweet Blush, Simply Chartreuse, Spring Rain), Computer Monogram and Sentiment, PTI (Banner & Matstack Dies), Corner Chomper

Embellies: PTI Ribbon (Melon Berry, Simply Chartreuse, Sweet Blush), Stash

Hello... SPRING!!

Hi My Friends,
Noooo, I haven't abandoned you all. It seems like forever since I've posted I know. Yes, I've gotten a little behind in my crafting, but most of you know that I'm still around as I've been visiting your blogs leaving some love. This new job is keeping me quite busy and coming home to a 2 1/2yr old just about caps-out my day. Here is my adorable project that I just can't stop looking at and playing with. Finally getting into my craft area was sooooo therapeutic. Hope you like it as much as I do.

Without further a due, I will be entering this project for the following challenges going on out there:
My Creative Time (Throwback Thursday) - "Any project of Your Choice"
Wobble Wednesday Challenge - "All about BUNNIES"
Fantabulous Cricut - "Make a project with a gentle animal, lamb, puppy, kitten etc."
Wacky Wednesdays - "Easter/Spring Theme"
Whimsical Wednesdays - "Create any kind of Spring card or project".
Craft Recipe:
Cart(s): Easter 2010, Savory Lite
Papers: DCWV (Glitter & Beautiful Butterflies Stack), Recollections, SU
Tools: SU Scallop & Oval Punch, MS Fringe Scissors, EK Mini Butterfly & Heart Punch, Marvy Mini Scallop, MCT-(Color Me Happy), Memento Tuxedo Black, MS Chalk Ink, Action Wobble(bunny)
Embellies: White Gel Pen, Twine, Glossy Accents(heart), Stickles, Flocking Powder(Bunny Tail & Ears)

Your Friendship Warms My Heart...

Hello My Friends,
I meant to post this since yesterday, but time and other things just got in the way. I know... it's call "Life". Anyhew, here is a card that I did when I received my Happy Mail from My Creative Time (MCT). Did you know she's having a Linking Party for this recent release. To read more about it, click here. I Love, Love, Love this new stamp set and wish I could afford the whole release, I'll have to go back for those large "Coffee Backgrounds" at a later date. Here is my card and I hope you enjoy it as much as I have enjoyed making it. I'll come back later to post the recipe details, but I'm off to another appointment that I can't miss.

I'll be entering this card into the following:
My Creative Time - Blog Hop Link Up Par-Tea
Celebrate The Occasion - Make a Project to share with Someone Special

Check Out My NEW LOOK!!!

Helloooo My Sun Shinee Friends,

If you've come to visit me, I just want you to know that YES, You're in the right place. It's ME your Friendly Fellow Crafter... "Scrapper in the Making".
As you can see I have a Whole NEW LOOK! I'm soooo Estactic about it. It's been a long process in the making. Feel Free to take a look around and don't forget to Grab My Button. (I've always wanted to say that...lol). There will be a few more kinks to work out over the next few day and there are still some "Coming Soon" additions and updates. Be sure to come back often and tell all your friends. Big Warm Hug & Double-Smooches...(hey I don't have to write that anymore on the bottom of my posts). Did you notice my signature. Love It!
In case you were wondering, My site was designed by the Ever So Brilliant, Talented, Knuckle-Bumps, Dbl High-Five Girl... Tricia of Tricia Nae Designs. I can't say enough about her. She is Ubber Talented and knew just what I wanted, even when I didn't. She is Awe-some!!! I recommend her to the Fullest. If you really want your Blog to be one of the Hottest Designs out there in Bloggerville, You definitely need to get in touch with Tricia. I Thank YOU Sooo Much Tricia. I'm so giddy over my New Makeover. Love you to pieces... Triple Decker Smooches. "You Rock". Let me know what you all think and be a little patient with me as we/I work through the finishing touches. There is a lot in store for "Scrapper in the Making" and my Friendly Followers.

Birthday Wishes...

Hi Everyone,
Just want you to know I'm still here and breathing. Been putting in a few extra hours at my new job in order to stay on top of things as I'm learning the new process of things. (I'm sure we've all been there). Anyhew, here is a card I made last night when I couldn't go to sleep that will be entered into the following challenges:
My Creative Time - "Cricutless Challenge"
Peachy Keen Challenge - "Sketch Challenge"
Birthday Sundaes - "Birthday Card w/Birthday Sentiment"

It felt so good to play in my craft area again. It feels like forever since I've been able to do that. Until next time my friendly followers. I'll come back and provide the recipe later for those that may be interested. Have a Wonderful Fantabulous Day! Smooches...

"It's Carnival Time" at CWC

Hello, Hello My Friends...
It been a wonderful time going on here in my household and life lately. I truly feel the Blessings are flowing my way. I've been up to a lot and I will share as soon as I can and things become more concrete. I'll get right into the challenge going on today over at Cooking with Cricut. This week's theme is: Carnival and/or Birthday. I stepped out of my comfort zone again. I went with my first Side-Step Card. I really had fun with this and it was really easy to do. I can see me pre-making some base side-step cards for future use. This post is a little Bitter  Sweet for Me as it will be my last post for CWC Design Team. :-( I have so many things going on right now that I chose not to continue on for another term at this time. I will miss those wonderful designers, but will show up as often as I can to participate in the wonderful challenges or as a Guest Designer...hint, hint. :-). Ok onto my card...

 

Head on over to Cooking with Cricut and check out the rest of the Design Team's inspiration for you.
There is plenty more ahead for me and I will be sharing it with All of You Here. Please feel free to come back as often as you can. You never know when there might be some fabulous prizes in store or other goodies. Speaking of goodies, I will be having an upcoming give-away for my Be-lated Blogaversary; Who Does That?...Well ME, that's who. With everything going on I did not have to time to celebrate and plan a proper 1yr Blogaversary. So I'll be having a Be-lated Blogaversary! I'm always in the mood for a party so this one will be a lot of fun. Until next time...take care my friends I {Heart} All of YOU! Smooches...
p.s. I hear Google/Blogger with do away with the current "Followers" feature. Please take the time to Follow ME on the NEW LINK on the right. I Don't Want to Loose Touch with Any Single One of You.

CWC Wednesday Challenge

Hey Everyone,
Guess Who??? I'm baaaack, sort of.. This week I am showing my DT Post for this weeks Cooking With Cricut Challenge - Theme: Birthday (a cake, cupcake or balloons). Did I mention that Cooking With Cricut is having a CWC Design Team Call 2012. Click the link to find out more about it. We'd Love for you to join us. This team is Fabulous and not to mention, Very Talented and well organized. My design this week comes from the Celebrations cart. I also tried for the first time creating a Center Step Card. I'm so glad I did. Wow, it was so easy. Now I have to try the other step cards I've seen. Head on over to CWC and see what the rest of my fellow Talented Chefs have cooked up for your eye food pleasure. Hope you like. Smooches...

Cart: Celebrations Cart
Paper: Recollections, MS 4x6 Party Pad & Scraps
Tools: EK Real Estate Punch, PKS Everyday Character Faces & Happy Lashes Assortment, Fiskars Edge Punch, Hampton Art Sentiment
Embellies: Stickles, Glossy Accents, Lace Trip, White Gel Pen, Bling
This project will also be entered in the following challenges:
Birthday Sundaes - Create a Step (Side, Center, Stair) Birthday Card
Wacky Wednesday - Create a project as long as it has circles on it.
Cricut Cardz Challenge - "A Stitch in Time" Make a card using real or faux stitching
Fantabulous Cricut - "Fancy Trims" Use Fabric Lace or Trims on your project.

Love Song Blog Hop WINNER!!!

Hello My Friends,
I still hope that You consider me one. I sincerely apologize for not posting the winner of the Blog Hop. I've always said I never wanted to be late when it came to posting winners because I know how hopeful and anxious everyone gets. I sure do.. I guess it's true that we "never, should say never". Anyhew please forgive me. I've been in training classes for a new job; getting in late and having to leave early in the mornings. Also I had to keep re-selecting a winner because bloggers did not comment on all blogs as I indicated. (I don't know about others, but I do check these things, because I want to make sure I'm being fair to everyone that is participating).Without further a due, the winner of the Love Song Blog Hop is.....

Nita said...

Ooooh, LOVE the silhouette! So romantic and pretty! And I love that song. :)

Nita 

Congratulations Nita, 

please sent me your mailing info so that I can get your goodies out to you.

Love Song Blog Hop

Welcome to PaperCraftingWorld.com & CookingWithCricut.com's Love Song Blog Hop! Love is in the air and the Design Team have come up with some great Valentine's Day projects inspired by our favorite Love Songs.
If you arrived here from visiting the lovely Heather @ The Hunny Pot you're in the right place. If you're joining us mid-hop and would like to start at the beginning click here to go to Paper Crafting World’s Cooking With Cricut blog and check out what Melin has made!

I was inspired by My Wedding Song, 

"At Last..." by the late Etta James. 

This is a Timeless classic to me and I can never get tired of hearing it. May she rest in peace. Such a wonderful, gifted voice. It takes me back to that one magical moment when I walked down the aisle to be with my Best Friend, Confidant and Partner for LIFE! We both have not look back since. We're 7yrs in and still smooching along...(lol).
Anyway, and this is what I created . . .

Recipe:
Cart = Sweethearts Cartridge
Paper = SU & Recollections
Tools = Musical Notes Embossing Folder, SU-Heart-to-Heart Punch, Inkadinkado Stamps, MCT Stitched Oval Die
Embellies = Stickles, MS Chalk Ink(Brights), Memento Ink(Black)
We don't want to have all the fun by ourselves so, we hope you’ll join us and link up your favorite love song inspired project at CookingWithCricut.com. One lucky entry will be chosen by random.org to win a $15.00 gift certificate provided by PaperCraftingWorld.com! And make sure you leave a comment, too! One lucky commenter will also receive a $15.00 PaperCraftingWorld.com gift certificate!
Now for some more Blog Candy, make sure you comment on each person's site for both Saturday & Sunday. I will have some Mystery Blog Candy to giveaway for this Blog Hop. It will be well worth it so don't pass this up. I will draw a winner on Tuesday, February 14th so you have plenty of time to leave your comments, but don't wait too long.
Thanks so much for hopping with us today. I know you haven't heard from me much lately, but I'm here. Just trying to get a New Balance on things. Now head on over to the Fabulous, Craft-Savvy Yolie @ Just Yolie and see what awesome creation she has made! In case you get lost along the way, here is the list again to assist you. Smooches...
Melin @ Cooking With Cricut
Heather @ The Hunny Pot
Felicia @ Scrapper in the Making  <== That's ME!!
Yolie @ Just Yolie
Michelle @ Michelle’s Craft Creations
Holly @ Ribbons and Glue
Elizabeth @ Broken Treasures
Celeste @ Touched by a Butterfly
Larelyn @ Handmade from the Heart
Linda @ Linda’s Creativity
Debbie @ Workin’ Scrappin’ Mom of 4
Jen @ Musings of a Crafty Mom
I am also entering this project into the following challenges:
My Craft Spot - Valentines! (Make a Card or Treat Packaging)
Fantabulous Cricut - Love is in the Air (Include a Heart in your project)
Cardz TV - "Be My Valentine" (Make a Valentine's Card using any cartridge & colors you like)
Wacky Wednesday - Love is in the Air (Crete any Love Theme project)