Snowy Winter Blog Hop!

Good Morning All,

Welcome to the Snowy Winter Blog Hop!! If your hopping over from Carri at doubleclickconnections then you are in the right place if not hop on over to Dorcas' Blog and get started from the beginning. Remember to leave a comment on every stop along the way to win some amazing candy!!!

So, I thought I would show you all what I will be working on all weekend.  My mother had requested that I make her Christmas Cards way back in August! She likes to be very prepared and now that I have a job I'm WAY behind! LOL So this weekend, I'm 100%.......well maybe 75% dedicated to finishing these cards (I have to get some of my Christmas Shopping done today! LOL)

These 2 stamp sets are from Stampin' Up! and I love them both! The door gives a vintage vibe and takes forever to color in the image--which is why I'm dedicated to coloring this weekend. LOL

Want some Blog Candy?!?!? Just leave a comment on this post for a chance to win a $15 Michael's Gift Card.  Only ONE comment per person and you MUST leave a way for me to contact to you!

HAPPY SNOWY WINTER HOPPING :)

Creative Scraps Challenge Week #5 - Open to the Public!

Hello Everyone!

Happy Friday!!!!!! The weekend is FINALLY upon us! And I'm sooo Excited!

How about alittle challenge?!?!?!? :)

As some of you may know, this week's Creative Scraps Challenge was to create using the NEW Smiley Cartridge and our add element for today was to use Twine!

Unfortunately, Molly has had a rough week and was not able to participate and Momo has a horrible tooth ache and could also not participate.  However, Cristi and I are still here to grace you with our presence :) heheheheh

Check out what we have created:

Cristi

And here is my card! I finally got to use my Loopy Punch by Martha Stewart! And I guess this could be considered as a Sneak Peak for Scrappy Mom's "Simple Sentiments" Stamp set!

Ok, now here is YOUR chance to enter in on the challenge!!

 If you own a Gypsy, please use the Smiley Cartridge to create a project. Our rule is always if you don't own the cartridge we are using for the challenge, you may use ONE other cartridge AND you've got to incorporated twine in your project!

Our FANTASTIC giveaway was donated by Dorcas

Now for the rules: 1) Only one entry per person 2) Be sure that your link is directly to where you posted your project for this challenge! 3) You have until Midnight PST on Friday, Dec. 10th to link your project.

The winner will be announced here on Sunday Morning, December 12th!!  

Other than that....HAVE FUN CREATING WITH YOUR SCRAPS!!

Momo's Tuesday Challenge

Hey Everyone!!

Sorry that this is late but yesterday Blogger would not let me add pictures!

Its another Tuesday Challenge! Sorry to keep this short and sweet but I have tons going on right now.  Momo's tuesday challenge this week was create a treat bag or box. Be sure to click on her name to visit her blog and see the other designers great creations!!  

So I thought I'd make a treat bag for cupcakes or even some cookies.  I'm oh so in the Christmas spirit, so of course it's Christmas Themed :)  The Bag is from Tags, bags, boxes, and more.  Enjoy!

Creative Scraps Challenge Week #5!!!

Happy Monday Everyone!!!!

This week is our 5th week of Creative Scraps Challenge! Wahoo....I'm so excited that we are still continuing with the challenge week even though I'm SUPER busy with work.  It really forces me to be creative and take time for myself to create. :) And creating makes me happy! 

So for those of you who are new to Creative Scraps Challenge, here is the break down. (For those of you who follow along, we have changed the schedule up a wee bit to cut down the stress of trying to create so much during the week).  Molly (Army Wife Learns the Cricut), Cristi (Scrappin 5 Little Cupcakes) and I will take turns posting our projects throughout the week (except for Thursday). Friday is the day we will post our final project for the week with an added element. Also, on Friday, the very talented Momo (Made by Momo) will join us as our veteran guest designer.  You will all then have a chance to participate starting on Friday and we will pick a winner!!

Here is the schedule for this week:

Today: I'll show my project

Tuesday: Cristi will have a project

Wednesday: Molly will have a project

Thursday: OFF

Friday: I'll be posting every one's projects here on my blog!

As a side note, we have been doing 2 Challenge Weeks per month.  As of right now we are going to try and keep up with that.  If it proves to be too much, we may cut down to 1 week for the month of December since everyone is so busy!

Ok, so for this week our challenge was simple: Use the Smiley Cards Cartridge! I haven't utilized this cartridge at all and I thought it would be a good way to get everyone to use it and get familiar with such a cute cartridge! I also used the "Hugs & Kisses" Stamp from the new Scrappy Mom's Stamp Set "Simple Sentiments"! Wahoo for sneak peaks :)

Don't forget to check out Cristi's Blog tomorrow for her project and I'll have my project for Momo's Tuesday challenge up as well :)

Some Chit-Chat and Updates!

Hey Everyone!

I cannot believe that the weekend is just about over.....Where do the days go?!?! Back to work tomorrow, ugh to Monday Mornings! LOL So I just wanted to give you guys some updates today.....

1. Madison got her cards and gifts.......She LOVED them!!!!! Bobby and Maria (her parents) were in utter shock of all the cards and goodies that were sent to Madison!! And they were all VERY appreciative of it all.  SO THANK YOU to everyone who sent a card and everyone who sent her gifts to keep her company while she continues to go through treatment. 

2.  Creative Scraps Challenge Week will start Tomorrow!  The challenge will be open to everyone on Friday and we are giving away a Country Life Cartridge (Thanks to Dorcas!!) So be sure to check in HERE tomorrow when the challenge starts!

3.  December is such a BUSY month!!! Work is SUPER busy with the holiday season going on right now.  Every weekend, Jesse and I have something going on. The 5th-Fundraiser for needy senior citizens and our churches Christmas Dinner and Dancing Party. The 11th--My sister-in-law is having a party at her home, the 12th--My in-law's Christmas party!.  My mother-in-law is flying in from Canada the 15-29, My parents & sister are flying in the 28-3rd(of Jan). Oh Yeah! And then there is Christmas! And with that comes Shopping, Wrapping, Busy Malls, Christmas cards (30 for my mom and 30 for me--all handmade) **Sigh** I'm exhausted just thinking about it!  

4.  The last number got too crazy so I decided to start a new number!! LOL Added to all the above, I have 3 Blog Hops this month! Which I super excited about :) Dec.4th--Dorcas is hosting a blog hop! The weekend of Dec. 17th--Linda and Christina are hosting blog hops!..Did i mention December was a busy month?!?!

5.  Ok... I think that was all the info I need to post! I'm sorry that this post was not very interesting but I didn't want to forget any information that I need to announce!  Hope your weekend was good and you have a great first week of December.

Episode 29- Snowman Action Wobble Card

Hey Everyone!!

Happy Weekend! I'm so glad that it is finally the weekend and I can relax with Jesse :) I'm so excited for today because we are having our family Thanksgiving dinner today at my in-laws house!!! I am in the middle of baking Apple Pie for the festivities. So I got quite a few requests to show how I made the Snowman Action Wooble Cake. So I made a quick video this morning. As I mentioned, this is a card that I found in "Holiday Cards" Magazine.

Also, I am continuing to give you guys sneak peaks for the new Simple Sentiments Stamp Set by Scrappy Mom's!So here is a SUPER simple card that I made using my new Country Life cartridges(thanks to my 2 bff's Cristi & Molly!) This would be a great card for someone who needs a little encouragement or is going through a tough time.  Hope you guys enjoy it and have a great weekend :)

Scrappy Mom's Sneak Peak!

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!!!

I hope that you all had a fabulous day with friends and family giving thanks! This year was the first year that Jesse and I got to spend thanksgiving together since we have been married(he had to work last year). AND it was the first year I was cooking all on my own. If i do say so myself, I think i did a good job :)

Any who....I've been dying to post this week but had to wait till today for the start of SNEAK PEAK's!!! Scrappy Mom's has done it again with another Must Have stamp set! I'm so excited to show you all!

The card that I made today is a total scrap lift! This card was one of the cards featured in "Holiday Cards" magazine but I had to show it! Its absolutely adorable and to add to the effect.....I used an Action Wobble. I just LOVE these new Action Wooble Springs---OH be sure to "Like" them on Facebook, Search Action Wobble and you wont miss them! Hope you all enjoy the card and be sure to check out the other designers creations by clicking on their name on the right sidebar!

 

DON'T FORGET! YOU HAVE UNTIL TOMORROW TO ENTER INTO CREATIVE SCRAPS CHALLENGE! HEAD OVER TO CRISTI'S BLOG TO ENTER!