Swirlydoos - February Round Robin Challenge

I decided to play in the Feb. Round Robin Challenge at Swirlydoos. The kit this month is "Things Remembered" and it's so beautiful! I don't know how Krissy does it but her kits are to die! She has a knack of picking things out that coordinate beautifully and always has the latest "must have" trends!

John's mother died last year and I thought this was the perfect papers and embellies to do a page of her. You always here horror stories of Mother-in-laws but this woman was like no other. She was the sweetest woman I've ever known. I do not believe I've ever heard her say a bad word about anyone. I loved her dearly.

The Round Robin Challenge is a 4 tiered scraplift. One person makes a scrapbook page, then the other person scraplifts it, then the next scraplifts that last person and so on.

Here was my take:



I hand made the flowers using paper from the kit and the brown ones were made from the add on cardstock from the kit. You can find the instructions for these flowers Here (in the tutorial section at Swirlydoos).
I added a little Diamond Dust to make them sparkley :o). The centers were brads from the previous Swirlydoo kit "Retro Tapestry).



The Dusty Attic chipboard was a part of the Feb. Things Remembered Swirlydoo kit. I misted it with Tattered Angels "Sunkissed Peach" glimmer mist which also came with the kit and also some Tattered Angels "Robins Egg" Glimmer mist I had on hand. I also toped that off with a coat of Glossy Accents by Ranger. The dots I made with Liquid Pearls "Ocean Mist" which came with the Jan. Retro Tapestry Swirlydoos Kit and then I added a metal charm and a dot of "Bisque" Liquid Pearls I had in my stash.



The bird was a stamp I bought from Basic Grey, I stamped it on some chipboard and cut it out. I used the same glimmer mists that I used on the key and then I smeared a little of the Ocean Blue Liquid Pears on top of that. The feathers behind the bird came from the Feb. Swirlydoos kit also!




My Swirlydoos March kit is on it's way and I can't wait to see the goodies that are in this one! Stay tuned!

U and I - First Layout using Swirlydoos to die for Jan Kit!

I have joined kit clubs in the past and was disappointed every single time. You'd always get pieces of this and pieces of that and the quality of the items were terrible!I swore off ever joining one again and haven't for years. That is until I saw Swirlydoos kits on another blogger's site.
I went to the Swirlydoos site and looked at past kits and was just wow'd over at how beautiful they were. So..being the lover of beautiful things I decided to give a kit club one more chance and joined Swirlydoos.
I was still a little skeptical until the mail lady dropped my Jan kit off at my door.
Talk about stunned! The kit was drop dead gorgeous! These kits are not the regular...waste of my money kits! There was not one thing in the kit that I did not love! Full 12x12 beautiful papers, to die for embellishments (hat pins, awesome red flowers, journaling tags, beautiful chipboard, even liquid pearls)! Every thing in the kit coordinated together beautifully! You get enough items to create several layouts and still have some left!

Here is a picture of the Jan kit.


I do believe this is the best money I have ever spent on my crafts and I see myself being a member for a very long time!
They even have a forum where you can talk to the other members. I have spent hours there looking at tutorials, you really should check out the tutorials on making your own flowers! AMAZING!!! I can spend hours on end looking at the talented work of the other members, and they share their knowledge freely, telling everyone some new trick or technique they've tried. I could be wrong but I do not think you have to be a member of the kit club to be in the forum.
So here is my first layout using some of the Jan Swirlydoo Kit.



The only items that were not in the kit were the flowers, butterflies and the swirl. I am saving the beautiful red flowers for a layout of me and my sweet hubby! he he he

The flowers are prima, I added some of the fiber in the Swirlydoos kit and added a dew drop.


The little butterflies I made myself (cut out on my silhouette, added glitter, and a few jewels).


The butterfly on the left I printed from a whole sheet of butterflies submitted on the swirlydoos forum by Lisa. Oh my goodness, she has pages and pages of the most beautiful butterflies! Even birds! All for free, just print and cut! I just printed it, cut it out, added a little glitter and of course a few jewels.



Now, I'm off to create another page using my kit!

I won the Bo Bunny Lottery!

During Christmas, Scrapbook and Cards Today blog was having a give a way every day for 10 days. I entered day 4. Bo Bunny's! I'm sure your not surprised because you guys know how I adore Bo Bunny! he he
Well I won..yep!
So I was thinking this morning that it should be about time to receive my prize, then I was thinking.. well.. they are probably getting ready for the huge scrapbooking convention..
UPS pulls up and wow it came today! Talk about esp!
Anyway, so I open the box and ohhhhhhhhhh my goodness!
This is what they sent!

ok I'm squealing right?? well that wasn't all..
They sent me a leather purse also! B.E.A.U.T.I.F.U.L!!!

We are fashioned by what we love - Webster's Pages Hollywood Vouge

I just received my order of the Webster's Pages Hollywood Voque set. Oh talk about beautiful papers!
I'm trying to go from my simple scrapbooking style to a Vintage style. With Webster's Pages amazing papers and embellishments it was a breeze!



Here is a close up of the darling silhouette I just had to dress up :o)

Scrapbook Stamping with Nichol Magouirk

My New Years Resolution is to scrap all the pictures I have saved from 2009 and 2010 for scrapping..yes, I know bad huh?

At 2 Peas in a Bucket they are hosting a free scrapbooking class by Nichol Magouirk for 2011~ Yes, you read that right I said free!! The class is called Scrapbook Stamping with Nichol Magouirk. What a great way to jump start my creativity!

She is posting monthly lessons for the entire year! You can even print out a pdf of each lesson which includes a sketch, tips and techniques along with a monthly challenge.

I have been scrapbooking for years! But the first lesson I learned something I didn't know....be sure to check out her class!

January's Lesson features simple stamping: adding words - phrases to journaling blocks, title or sub-titles.

The challenge this month was to to add stamping in the form of a stamped title, sub-title, text stamped border, etc on a layout.

Here is my creation:




I created the title using the Letter Stamp Kit by Words & Crafts and the sub-title with Close to my Heart clear stamps - "So Sweet"

The scanner kept mis-alinging when I tried to stitch so the left is cropped off a little more than it should be!

One layout down....only 72 more to go! :o)

Bo Bunny's Card Challenge Tuesday

I have been absent a long time. We bought a new home, a complete "do it yourself-er...and believe me...we've been doing it our selves! Oh, the stories I could tell!

Now, I finally have my scrap room painted, cushions and pillows completed, new floor down, and I'm almost finished organizing!

Need I say Love it?! So back to crafting it is! Oh yeah!

My first card of the year is for the Bo Bunny Card Challenge Tuesday at Bo Bunny's Blog. Everyone knows how much I adore the Bo Bunny lines!

This challenge was to use the sketch below.



I am starting on my Valentine cards so I decided to use the Bo Bunny Crazy Love line that I just purchased and have been dying to play with!

I made this for my husband who I can honestly say is still my very best friend! It is a little dark because we haven't seen the sunshine in 2 days..I'm so ready for spring!




Card Details:

Designer Paper:
Bo Bunny - Crazy Love Stripe and Crazy Love Kisses

Cardstock:
Bo Bunny - Blush Dot
Bazzill Basics - Candy Apple

Embellishments:
Bo Bunny - Crazy Love Jewels, Crazy Love Brads, Glitter Crazy Love Dimensional Stickers

The key hole I cut out using my silhouette and decorated with some old ribbon and crazy love jewels. The key was from my stash and I don't remember the manufacturer.

Stamp: Bo Bunny Crazy Love Stamp

Where did I go?

It's been weeks since I posted here..2 weeks I think..are you wondering where I went? I didn't go anywhere. I have been shopping for the holidays and decorating my house. Thankfully DZ Doodles and Copic Buzz has given the DT December off for the holidays! I sure needed it! I thought I'd share some of my decorations with you.

Last year I did my tree in red and gold. This year...everything is decorated in red and gold!


First off and most important is my tree!




My favorite ornaments are these..I bought them at Garden Ridge for 2 bucks each!



Here is a window that is cut out in my kitchen.



Yesterday I spent most of the day trying to make a wreath! My first homemade wreath! Cost...12.00!


Here is my nutcracker collection in the curio cabinet!



Here is my snow village!


Here is my table! I still need to make some napkin holders and get some napkins!


And last but not least!
Here are my darling angels I bought at Costco for 10.00! These angels are over a foot tall and so so glittery! They came in a box of 3 for only 10.00 for the whole box. One angel was blue so I didn't put it out! I'm only decorating in red and gold :o)


You have to excuse the tape on the light switch. My grandson love to turn off the computer that is plugged into that switch! So I taped it! :o)

So, now you see why I have been missing! Happy Holidays to everyone!!

Have a Very Merry Christmas!

It's another Copic Buzz Challenge today. This week it is sponsored by The Pixie Cottage! They have the most adorable images!

Here is their blog: http://www.thepixiecottage.blogspot.com/
You can buy their stamps here! http://www.michellesscrap.com/

The challenge this week is a sketch challenge and you can use any image you wish!
You can find the Copic Buzz Challenge here! http://copicbuzz.blogspot.com/

Here is the sketch we were required to use:



This sketch was created by Tamara, if you are in need of a card sketch be sure to check out her site. She allows anyone to use them! http://sketchesbytamara.blogspot.com/

Here is my creation!



Card Details:
Image: Cute Daisy Mae Digital Stamps
Designer Paper: Basic Grey, Eskimo Kisses
Cardstock: Bazzill
Snowflakes: Cut out with Silhouette and covered in Stampendous Crystalescent Glitter
Snow: Polar white Flower Soft

Copic Markers Used:
Background for image: Airbrushed with B24
Girls Hat, Coat & Boots: B21, B23
Boy's Jacket: E34, E37
Boy's Shirt: R24, Blue Multiliner
Boy's Hat: B24, E34, Blue Multiliner
Boy's Blue Jeans: B34 and makeup sponge dipped in colorless blender
Boy's Boots: W3, W5
Sled: C1, C3

Happy Holidays Everyone!

Grocery List

When I first saw the Apron Image from DZ Doodles I know I just had to play with it!
I decided I needed a grocery list! The Apron was the perfect image for this.
This week DZ Doodles are having a color challenge.
You can use any type of cream or light yellow, medium blue and a darker shade of blue.
You can find it here!
http://dzdoodles.com/color-challenge-3-cc3/
I thought this would be perfect for my grocery list!
Here is my altered Journal that is now my Grocer List!

I am going to make 3 of these for my daughters, along with an altered recipe box for each. DZ has the cutest kithen images! I'll post the recipe box once I have it complete!



Project Details:
Journal - $1.00 at Michaels
Image - DZ Doodles
Paper - Cosmo Cricket

Copic Markers Used:
YR20, YR23, BG72, BG75, B34

Snowman

It's Challenge time at Copic Buzz! Well it's been challenge time. I thought I had posted this and then I went to my blog today and it's no where to be found! Am I losing my mind?
So..here is the challenge!
http://copicbuzz.blogspot.com/
This week it's sponsored by Doodle Bean Digital Stamps and they are giving away a free image to use. Or..you can use any of their wonderful images!
Here is there site!
http://digistamping.com/
And better late than never! Here is my card!



I just love this image! Be sure to run over to Copic Buzz and get this adorable snowman for free!