You Are My Sunshine

Hello, hello!

I'm home today with a broken big toe and cellulitis (infection).  I can't get a shoe on, or put any kind of pressure on it, so I can't drive.  I decided to make a card to distract myself from the pain, and so that I don't feel like I've wasted a whole day, doing nothing.  The doctor says I should feel better, and see a significant improvement by tomorrow, and I can go back to work then.  I sure hope so!!

I recently got some new Lawn Fawn goodies, and decided I needed to ink them up.  Here is what I created.

The sweet Lawn Fawn group were very nice, and sent me some really pretty papers, as a thank you for my order.  I've used some of them in this card.  I think they go perfectly together.  The colors are nice and cheerful, and you can tell that Kelly Marie definitely chose the design elements for them.  I made this card, along with a few others, that I will be hiding in my daughters stuff, before she leaves on vacation with her best friend next week.  This is our first week apart, for longer than a day or two, in years.  I'm glad she's going, but am already starting to feel a little stressed out by the separation anxiety. lol  With everything that's happened recently, legal wise, she's been stuck to me like glue.  We'll see how we survive...

I've combined the following challenges in my card today:

Our Creative Corner June Challenge - Recipe (Ribbon (twine), Wood, Inks)
Sweet Sunday Sketch #87 - Sketch
Use It Tuesday #58 - Bring on the Sunshine (I've had the twine, and bracket die in my stash for months)

I found out yesterday that I was chosen at a Top 2 at Use It Tuesday, for THIS card.  Thanks ladies!

I'll be back soon with another card.  I've received a lot of new goodies that need to be used soon.  Have a great day!
Hugs!

Father's Day

Hey y'all!

So, how about one more card to finish out the week? :o)

My best friend Drew is celebrating his first Father's Day, and I wanted to make sure I sent him a card in honor of this.  I wanted to keep it simple, yet make an impact.  This is what I came up with.

I got this sentiment from last weeks Word Art Wednesday Challenge, but I didn't get the chance to use it.  I printed it on cream cardstock, then inked it while still in my die.  You can't see it in the photo, but I outlined the inside of the die with my clear glitter pen, which gives it a sparkly brown colored frame when combined with the distress ink.  It looks awesome in real life.  I do hope my friend likes his card. 

I've combined the following challenges in my card:

Kaboodle Doodles #175 - For Your Favorite Guy
Papertake Weekly - Hello Boys
Use It Tuesday #57 - Masculine (The patterned paper has been in my stash forever)
ODBDSLC158 - Masculine/Father's Day

Here are a couple pics of Drew and his son.  I was lucky enough to get to see them while I was in Dallas over Memorial Day weekend.  Aren't they both adorbs?!  And yep, I'm pretty sure Shade is going to be a ginger as well, even though he had a full head of black hair when he was born. lol

That's it for me.  I'm off to finish up my week of chaos and then head out for the weekend with my favorite girl.  I hope all of you have a wonderful weekend!

Hugs!

FYI Challenge #46

Hello peeps!

It's the second Thursday of the month, which brings us our next FYI challenge.  This weeks photo are lovely Aspen trees.  Check it out!

I love Aspen trees!  They make me long for Colorado.  I was first introduced to them when I lived there years ago.  So, how are you inspired by the photo?  Here is what I came up with.

This card is also different than normal for me.  I wasn't really sure where I was going with, so I just gathered some supplies I wanted to use, and winged it.  I am happy with the result, but am not sure I like winging it. lol  I've also combined the following challenges in my card.

Kaboodle Doodles Challenge #171 - Use ribbon and at least one button. (I hope they don't mind I chose twine instead of ribbon this time)
Papertake Weekly - The Sound of Music
Use It Tuesday Challenge #55 - You Can't Touch This (I broke out the musical washi tape, and the blue and yellow patterned paper I had been hoarding.)

I do hope you'll stopy by and check out what my Lovelies have created for you today.  They're beautiful, as always!

Have a great day!
Hugs!

Papercraft Star Challenge #124

Hiya!

My goodness time is flying by!  Here we are at another Wednesday, and it doesn't even feel like it's been more than a day since I posted my last PCS card. lol  I hope you've had a good week, and are looking forward to the weekend, like I am.  Only two more days and I get to sleep in again. lol

This post is going to be a bit short, as I've got lots to do this week.  The theme this week at Papercraft Star is:

A Christmas Tree!

Here is the card I created for this weeks challenge.

Are you shocked that I created another traditional red and green Christmas card? lol  This seldom happens, but I was looking through some older papers I found, and decided I wanted to use them.  I love how it turned out!  I now have another Christmas card to take to work.  I'm also happy to have found the following challenges to include in my card today.

Christmas Card Challenges Week #2 - To Die For (use die cuts)
Kaboodle Doodles #129 - Use The Color Red
The Pink Elephant #178 - Photo Inspiration
ColorQ #167 - Real Red, Always Artichoke, Sage Shadow, Lucky Limeade, White (hope I got close enough)
Use It Tuesday #45 - All About Christmas/Hannukah (the papers have been in my stash for over a year, and i've had the stamp set for about six months)
Die Cuttin Divas #94 - Holiday Spirit (must include a die cut)

I do hope you'll head over to the PCS blog to see the other gorgeous projects that are posted for you today.  So inspiring!!

I'll see you guys next year!
Hugs!

Unscripted Sketches Challenge #181

Yola!

Happy Saturday friends!  I hope you've had a good week, and are planning on having an even better weekend.  I'm happy it's Saturday, and I got to sleep in, a bit.  I've got a couple errands to run, and then I'm going to get my craft on.  I've got a list of things I want to get done, and I'm determined to finish them all. 

So, I have another Unscripted Sketches project to share with you today.  This week, there is also a piggyback challenge, which is movement.  For this weeks challenge details, click HERE.

I needed a couple of thank you cards for a set, as a gift for a friend.  I wanted something different than the usual square, or A2 card, so I made her a set of round cards.  They're all fall themed, with slight variances in colors.  My "movement" element for the piggyback challenge is that they slide open from the side, instead of opening from a fold at the top.  They're held together with a brad a the top.  Here's a picture of the opened card.

I dig them.  Unfortunately, I was running out of sunlight, and wasn't able to get a photo of all of them together, that I liked.  In real life, they're beautiful all together.  I hope she enjoys them. 

I'm excited that I was able to combine the following challenges in my card today.

Kaboodle Doodles #141 - Anything Fall or Pmpkin Patch
Forever Friends Challenge #47 - Halloween/Autumn
ColorQ Challenge #159 - Basic Black, Tangerine Tango, Only Orange, Pear Pizzazz & White (I subbed my Only Orange for So Saffron because I couldn't find anything in that color)
Use It Tuesday #41 - All About Fall - The stamps, roses and twine are all older than six months old.

I do hope you'll head over to the US blog to see what other fabulous projects are posted.  I do think you'll enjoy them.

Also, before I forget, I've lost a total of 5 pounds within the last two weeks.  I've told myself that for every 10 pounds I lose, I'm going to buy a new article of clothing.  Quite the incentive, I must say. :) 

Have a great day!
Hugs!

Use It Tuesday Challenge #34

Hello hello!

How are ya'll doing?  I hope you've had a good start to your week.  Mine has been chaotic, as usual for the end of the month, but I'm not letting it get to me this time. 

Anyway, onto my crafty post.  It's time for another Use It Tuesday challenge.  This challenge is to create something patriotic.  For all of the details, click HERE.

I don't personally know anyone in the military anymore, but I have friends who have family that are.  I figured creating a patriotic thank you card would do well for someone to send to their loved one or friend.  I used THIS sketch, and like how everything came together.  My hoarded/neglected stash are the ribbon, blue metallic paper and the polka dot patterned paper. 

I'm sad to say that this card is my last as a member of the UIT design team.  It's amazing how quickly six months has gone by.  The UIT gals are so wonderfuly sweet, and I'm blessed to have gotten the opportunity to work with everyone.

I do hope you'll head over to see what everyone has created for you today.  Maybe you'll get to play along with us and use up some of your neglected stuff. :)

Thanks for stopping by!
Hugs!   

Use It Tuesday Design Team Call!

Hey everyone! 

There's an Open Design Team Call!

Another Design Team term is coming to an end at Use It Tuesday and we are looking for a new team of creative crafters to inspire us to new stash-using levels.

This will be Use It Tuesday's 3rd Design Team call and we are looking for people with all experience levels.

Term: July 1 to December 31, 2012

Requirements:
- have an online gallery and/or a blog
- if you have a blog, you need to be a follower of Use It Tuesday to apply :)
- have a Facebook account or a willingness to make one
- be able to work with deadlines
- make and post 2 inspiration projects per month
- comment on players’ projects
- be a team player
- have a positive attitude

Interested? Please email the following completed application to UseItTuesday@gmail.com by Sunday June 17th.

1. Name
2. Links to your online galleries and/or blog
3. Your previous DT experience, if any.
4. Please tell us a little about yourself.
5. How did you hear about our DT Call?
6. Have you played with us previously?
7. Please tell us why you would like to be on our team.
8. Please share one fun fact about yourself.

Thanks and we look forward to hearing from you!!

The UIT design team has been wonderful to be a part of.  If you're looking for a reason to use up some of your old, hoarded, or neglected stash regularly, I would recommend applying. 

Have a great day!

Use It Tuesday Challenge #32

Hello hello!

It's time for another Use It Tuesday challenge!  I'm loving these challenges, as they force me to use my forgotten, and hoarded stash.  The challenge is to use two hoarded items.  For all of the details, click HERE.

This card was made for some friends of mine.  I like how it turned out, even if it doesn't have a ton of stuff on it.  I think it's a cute idea, and I hope they like it.  My two hoarded items are the black and white alpha stickers, and the Nestabilities that I used to cut down the maps.  I've had both of these in my stash for over two years.  The arrow sticker has also been in my possession for at least that long, and this is the first time it's seen ink. 

I do hope you'll head over to the UIT blog to see what everyone else has created.  They're pretty cool!

Hugs!

Use It Tuesdays Challenge #30

Greetings!!

I have another UIT challenge for you.  This challenge is: April showers bring May flowers.  For all of the details, click HERE.

I've had the embossed cardstock from Core'dinations in my stash for at least two years now.  All of the patterned paper has been in my possession for at least a year, and the stamps are over six months old.  It's nice to use up more of my stash that's been slightly hoarded.  I created this card with the idea that I wanted a different shape, that I hadn't ever used before.  I like how it turned out.  I've combined the following challenges in my card today.

Sweet Sunday Sketch #157 - Sketch
Card Caravan #17 - Spring
Stampin Sisters In Christ #136 - Soft Pastels

The other lovely designers have created some fabulous projects today.  Hopefully, you'll get to check them out and maybe play along with us this time. :)

Hugs!

Use It Tuesday Blog Hop Winner

Hi everyone!

I apologize for the delay in posting this.  I thought I had scheduled it to go live last week, but when I looked at my blog today, it wasn't there.  Apparently, I forgot, go figure.  Anyway, without further chatter, here is the winner of the CUTE Bugaboo stamp I used on my UIT Birthday Blog Hop card.  Thanks to my friend Random.org, Congratulations -

#1 - Diana!

Please email me (onecraftychica@gmail.com) so that I can get the digi image to you. 

Thanks to everyone who joined us for our blog hop.  It was such an awesome event and I loved visiting the blogs of everyone who joined us for that challenge as well.

Back soon with another something crafty!
Hugs!

Use It Tuesday Challenge #26

Hi ya'll!

I hope your week is going well, so far.  It's been crazy, go figure, around here and we were closed at work for inventory yesterday and today.  I've got some catching up to do on Wednesday now for sure. 

I have another Use It Tuesday project for you today.  My fellow UIT DT member, Heather, has just welcomed her beautiful baby girl, Claire, into the world.  Thanks to this wonderful event, we're celebrating with this challenge, which is, All About Baby.  For all of the details, click HERE.

I always struggle with masculine cards, but this weekend made me realize that I struggle with baby cards as well.  I had NO clue what to do for this challenge. lol  Then I broke out the distress inks, like I always do when I can't figure out what else to do, and this is the result.  I dig it.  I used an older striped background stamp to add some dimension, and i used up some hoarded patterned papers and a stamp set I've had since last year but had yet to ink it up.  I think this will go to my best friend Drew and his wife, who are expecting their first baby...a boy.

I've combined the following challenges in my card as well:

Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge #153 - Sketch
Paper Sundaes #109 - Circles
Scrappy Frogs - Die Cuts
Play Date Cafe #120 - Baby Blue, Orangecicle, Basil

I hope you'll head over to the Use It Tuesday to see what my friends have created for you today.  They're wonderful!

Hugs!

Use It Tuesday Birthday Blog Hop!

Greetings!!

We have a little excitement this week at Use It Tuesday…you know why? It is our 1 year Blogiversary and we are celebrating with a blog hop and presents! (And cake with ice cream, too…please excuse the frosting on our keyboards…)

I am stop #8  on the hop. You should have arrived here from Sonya's blog. Be sure to stop by the entire design team’s blogs as well as the Use It Tuesday blog because we have hidden prizes all along the way!

Now, being we are the blog that encourages you to use your stash, we don’t usually do ‘prizes’ per say, but hey, this is a PARTY after all! And what is a party without presents?! (…and the aforementioned cake and ice cream!)

So, how can you win?

1. Hidden along our hop are prizes on each of our design team member’s blogs! Leave each of us a comment and you will have an opportunity to win. Easy as that!
2. Play with us! Link your creation to our challenge post using Inlinkz; one lucky participant will win a GRAND PRIZE package donated by our fabulous sponsors!
3. You MUST be a follower of the Use It Tuesday blog to win!

As always, our winner will chosen by the Inlinkz Froggy. In order to win, you MUST mention that you are playing with us at Use It Tuesday, make a project that meets our guidelines, AND tell us what hoarded supplies you used! And…of course, the grand prize winner will be asked to guest design for us in an upcoming challenge!

Now, on to the challenge! This week is all about our 1 year blogiversary; we want to see a project that has to do with BIRTHDAYS! Simply link your creation to our challenge post using Inlinkz by Friday, Februrary 24th.

For my project, I am lucky enough to be sponsored by Bugaboo Stamps.  If you're not familiar with Bugaboo Stamps, you must check them out!  They're fabulous and have some of the most hilarious and adorable digi stamps available.  I can't tell you how awesome they are with customer service either.  Wonderful company! 

For my project, I used the Make It Snappy - Happy Birthday digi.  It's such an adorable image, and fit right in with our theme today.  For my card this week I dug out some stuff I hadn't used in a while.  The white seam binding I've had for at least a year, the sentiment tag has been in my stash for at least five years, and the pink background paper I have had for almost two years.  Talk about hoarding, huh?

You have the chance to win the cute digi I used, from Bugaboo Stamps, by leaving me a comment with your contact information by February 24th. A winner will be randomly chosen, so good luck!

We want to thank our other FABULOUS sponsors, too! You can see their products along our hop so get hopping! The next stop is at Sami's blog.  Hope you play along! And eat some cake! It is calorie free today.

Happy blog hopping!

Use It Tuesday's Challenge #24

Hi y'all!

How's your week going so far?  Hopefully, things are going well, and you're not having too much issue.  It's been a hectic week for me already, thanks to the end of month stuff, but I guess I can't complain.  We'll be done by the end of today, and then things will go back to normal again.

I'm excited to bring you my next project for Use It Tuesday's.  This challenge is All About Love.  For this weeks challenge, click HERE.

I will be giving this to my Valentine this year, I love how it turned out.  It is a bit busy for me,  but I'm not going to cange it.  I dug out some old Hero Arts stamps, some old and forgotten patterned papers and a doily die I bought at least six months ago that has never been used.  All in all, it came together nicely.  I hope the recipient of this card likes it.  I've also included the following challenges in my card.

Verve Sketch Challenge Week #3 - Sketch

Just Us Girls #120 - Red, Pink & White

Stamp, Scrap & Doodle - Have A Heart

Crafty Contagion - Love

Card Makin Mamas - Something Old

Raise The Bar #88 - "Ring" in the New Year (use circles)

Wags & Whiskers #71 - Valentine/Love

Creatalicious Challenge - Love

Last But Not Least Challenge - Something New (the bling from Zva is new, and so is the lattice die from PTI thanks to my FYI friend Sara)

I do hope you'll head over to see the other fantastic projects posted by the UIT Design Team.  They're amazing!

Have a great week!

Hugs!

Use It Tuesday's Challenge #23

Yola!!

How is your week coming along?  Hopefully, you've started the year off peacefully and things aren't too crazy.  As I'm sure you've come to learn by now, I'm crazy busy with work, go figure. lol  Fortunately, I get to come home and create stuff every night, which helps keep my stress level down. 

I'm excited as today is my first posting for Use It Tuesday's.  This challenge is all about winter.  For this weeks challenge, click HERE.

I wanted something simple, and clean for my card.  I was slightly burned out from all of the Christmas/Winter cards I'd made over the last few weeks, but when I saw THIS sketch, things just fell into place.  I used up some older ribbon I had been hoarding, along with an older stamp/die combo from Verve that had never seen ink.  The patterned paper I used is also from a while back.  My goal is to create a card for each one of these challenges, using ONLY hoarded or neglected scrap supplies I've had for a while.  Wish me luck! lol

I hope you'll head over and see what everyone else has created today.  I must say, I was totally blown away by the creativity and talent of this group.  Very diverse as well.

I'll be back soon with another crafty project.
Hugs!

More exciting news!

I mentioned being pretty busy this year, craft wise.  Well, now I get to share more exciting news on that topic. 

I've also been invited to be on the DT at Use It Tuesdays!  I'm super excited to be on another DT that challenges me to use my neglected, hoarded, or new stash frequently.  Our challenges are bi-weekly on Tuesdays.  There are some amazing women on this team as well, and I'm honored to be able to work with them also. 

My blog should be fairly busy for the next few months with all of my design team postings. lol  I hope you'll come along with me for the ride.  :)

Hugs!