Love My Color-Challenge #8

It's been a while since I last posted...Over a year to be exact. But nothing like a contest challenge to bring me back. I am entering The Pink Stamper National scrapbook day challenge. The first card I made was for the Love My Color Challenge #8. It is a monochromatic card using Taken with teal card stock and Tempting Turquoise ink from Stampin' Up! I also added some turquoise pearlex powder and a stamped saying also from Stampin' Up! The ribbon and pearl brad are from American Crafts. The floral emboss folder from Cuddlebug.The flower is from Paisley Cartridge and the Marquee from Storybook cartridge.

Take Shape-Challenge #9

My last challenge that I made was for Take Shape challenge #9. I used the cute doll figures from the Cricut Paisley cartridge to make a bride and groom. I added a veil with the lace edge scallop punch and also some vellum from Stampin'Up! The boutonniere and wedding bouquet come from the Story Book Cricut cartridge. I used some Cuddlebug emboss folders to add texture and design to the bride and groom's outfits. I added some bling to the top of the brides veil and a top hat for the groom using an upside down basket from the Doodlebug Cricut cartridge. Inside the card I stamped Happiness always from Stampin' Up! and layered it on a marquee cut from the Storybook Cricut cartridge.

May Day

My next challenge I took on was the May Day Challenge #10. For this card I used some retired designer paper, ribbon and scallop lace edge punch from Stampin'Up! The Cuts are all from the Story Book Cricut Cartridge. Brads from American Crafts.

It's been a while

I can't believe how much time has passed since I last wrote a post. So much has happened. To name a few, I got a part time job, at Tri-City Medical Urgent Care. I am a patient advocate (a receptionist) I only work about 15 hours a week, but it is fun. I am enjoying it. I also turned the big "39" and I have the grey hair to prove it. My husband says that I could just pluck my grey hairs, but if I did that, I would be bald (no joke)! The coolest thing I have done is to start a Book of Mormon wall hanging. It is a miniature version af a full size quilt I made Lincoln last year. It is applique. I hope to be finished soon and PROMISE to post a photo. Today I helped my little sister make three two page layouts of her adorable little rascals (as the title was called). I need to do more of that. Well, I just wanted to let any of you who were wondering know that I am still alive and doing well. Life is just keeping me very busy at the moment.

Merry "After" Christmas

For those of you that I finally admitted I had a blog to, and those who may come to see what's up, I thought I would drop in to say hi. Christmas went well and I got the last minute projects done (at the very last minute). Brooke's quilt turned out beautiful and bright. I will have to post a picture later. I also made three flip flop vacation albums for the girls and I was literally up until 2 am on Christmas morning putting the finishing touches on them. The day after Christmas I slept in and then read an entire book that day. One that Savannah got for Christmas called the Seer of Shadows. It was so great just to lay in bed and do nothing. Last night Dave's brother Mathew and his family arrived for a week from Washington and also we had his Uncles from California over. Well I kept getting phone calls and more and more people added to the dinner list. 21 in all. But I made one of our favorite recipes of Chicken Marsala and all turned out great. Kaitlyn has her first gym meet tomorrow, an inner squad, but I am still looking forward to it. I am sure to be kept busy the rest of the week, so I will say goodbye until next year! Happy New Year!

background paper

Just to let you know that the paper behind the purses has a light gray argyle pattern that didn't show up on the scan, so of course the card looks way cuter in real life.

Cards, cards, and more cards

Well this week I am a little less stressed than last week when I was making Christmas cards and crafts for my neighbors boutique. I made over 1oo cards and some mini star scrapbooks as well as some cute christmas ornaments. This week I have begun the new birthday card of the month for my ward. This is one calling that I really enjoy. Sure it takes time, but I love creating cards that I know people will love receiving (at least people tell me they love them). So I saw this cute card on another site and I revamped it a bit with different colors and added a bow. What do you think? This card took 7 different punches to make! I luckily had 5 out of the seven and then borrowed the other two from my friend Lynne who usually has anything I don't. Good thing she lives so close. I also worked on a mini flip flop album for my daughters for Christmas. I am making three. They are fun, but take a lot of work. I will try to post a picture of that as soon as I finish, (or maybe after Christmas in case the girls ever check my blog).