Taylored Expressions Sketch #117

Here's a card using some
of My Minds Eye "So Sophie."
It instantly reminded me of Christmas
& matches Cosmo Cricket's last Christmas line
& some of My Minds Eye Quite Contrary.
So this line is extremely versatile.
I used the current
Taylored Expressions Sketch Challenge #117

Supplies: My Minds Eye "So Sophie" papers; Cosmo Cricket chipboard

Even though I immediately thought Christmas,
this line can be used for everyday.
Something about these colors makes me happy!!
Here's a few layouts I made for ScrapHappy.

I have a few more projects,
but I'll wait til later this weekend.
Hoping to get more accomplished!!
Enjoy your weekend!!

Christmas project

So I did get a chance to scrap today.
After cleaning my desk,
I spent the day completing this project.
Sadly,
I had the box almost completed,
so I didn't have much to do.
I'm having the hardest time
motivating myself this year.
Anyway, I purchased some great templates
from The Cutting Cafe.
This box was one.
LOVE their templates.
It comes with an envelope & card template
but I didn't use them.

I completed this layout
a couple weeks ago?
I did some others,
but the pics didn't turn out good.
This pic was taken
on Camryn's 5th birthday!!
She's using this grin for ALL her pics.
Not sure where she got it from?

The girls are going to the
movies with my mil tomorrow.
I'm hoping to exercise,
clean carpet & scrap more.
Not even ready to break out
Christmas decorations yet!!

CPS 141

Oh wonderful Wednesday,
1/2 way to the weekend
& we just had a 5-day weekend:)
I'm so giddy that Friday
is only 2-days away!!
I so love having my girlies home with me!
So, last night I had the entire night to scrap,
IF I wanted.
And,
I wanted.
BUT,
the juices weren't flowing*sigh*
My first card uses CPS 141
and I actually did it yesterday afternoon.
I have these K&Co Christmas sentiments.
An entire pack to be exact,
that matches the new CC line exactly:)
So, I used it for this card.

This last card is the fruit
of all my labor last night.
Pretty lame, hu?

So, I'm off to work on 4th grade social studies.
We're studying the state of Florida.
Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm,
I wonder why?

unexpected 5-day holiday!!

It's Tuesday
& we were bracing
for a HURRICANE in NOVEMBER?
What?
Yep.....that's Florida weather for ya!!
So, Ida didn't do much,
BUT
she did manage to get the girls a
5-day holiday.......WOOHOO!!
So, they both had friends over last night,
which gave me some scrappy time,
plus made for a very sleepy mom today:)
This first card uses the current
2 Sketches 4 U-Kazan 39 sketch.

I finally broke down & ordered
this sweet Cosmo Cricket Christmas line.
Thanks to Danni Reid & Embellish It Scrapbooking,
I got 20% off these goodies,
so I bought enough to make my cards this year.

This next card absolutely would NOT photograph.
This was my 5th attempt
& each was just as blurry as the first.
But, I did use the current Card Patterns #40.
NOTE: did you see my 3 brads*gasp*

Hubby has a dr. appt. early in the AM,
so the girls have to go to Grammie's for the night.
Along with my new Cosmo Cricket,
I also got the new Pink Paislee Amber Road & Mistletoe.
YES, I will be scrapping tonight:)
Hopefully more later.

new card

I'm trying to adjust.
Seems my life isn't settling into a routine.
After working my part-time job for 3-weeks,
I'm now working,
at home,
as a virtual assistant.
It's only 10-hours a week,
but those 10-hours
are when the girls are gone.
Once I'm finished,
I pick them up from school
& we start our "after-school routine."
This new schedule is like having a full-time job
& of course,
being a stay-at-home mom is a full-time job.
I was just used to the "me time"
I was able to grab here & there.
Seems I'm not getting it much anymore.
But tonight I decided I would.
I love visiting the CARDS blog.
Here is my card for their latest challenge.

We're having Camryn's 5th bday party Saturday.
It's supposed to be a gorgeous day
& I'm hoping she has a good turn-out.
She's so excited & counting the days.
Today is also my 12th wedding anniversary!!
We don't have anything planned,
but maybe we'll get a date night another day?
Hope your week is going great!!

Scrapscene Card of the Day

I have another Christmas card posted at Scrapscene.
Here's the link, if you're interested in the full directions.
Otherwise, here's a peak at the card:

I've loved using these MME papers
& realized I don't think I have enough for any layouts now:(
I did get a couple of layouts completed last night.
I'm real happy with them &
will try to get them posted later today.
In the meantime, I've got girls to get dolled-up
for a Christmas photo shoot they don't want to do:)
Have a fabulous weekend everyone &
thanks for stopping by!!

2Sketches 4 U - Kazan 15 + bonus sketch

I am honored to have one of my Christmas cards on Scrapscene's blog today.
If you've never visited their blog, well...........you should.
Not just because of my card,
but because they are chock-full-o-information pertaining to the crafty world!!
So, my card is for Day #39 of their "Christmas Card A Day" series,
and here it is:

I used the bonus sketch, at 2Sketches 4 U, by Heidi Van Laar.
It's a simple card, that took approximately 15 mins to make.
I'm simply posting a picture of the card,
but if you want the full instruction, go here.
I also did the current Kazan #15 sketch.
I hope you're not too tired of seeing me use gray.
I love it with just a splash of color.

You can see this card in PaperCrafts Card Creations Volume 7 in 2009

That's all I have for today.
I am hoping to get some layouts done though,
so I might be posting later.

How's your Christmas shopping coming?

CPS 91, 2 Sketches & a RAK!!

Happy Tuesday everyone!!
I hope your week is going good so far!
Mine is.....I could complain about this & that,
but why?
Life is truly good!!

So, I've had a chance to work with the CPS 91 sketch
& 2 Sketches 4 U - Laura 13 sketch & the bonus!!
I'll start with the CPS sketch.
I must admit I love the simplicity of it,
but wouldn't you know I have to go & complicate it.
I started with this first card.
My entire sentiment & design was "supposed" to go across the bottom,
you know............like the sketch (go figure),
but it didn't work out as I had it envisioned,
so..............here ya go!!

Here's my 2nd attempt.
I have 3 birthdays coming up,
two of which are for boys.
I don't make "manly" cards enough,
so I enjoyed this one.

Once again, I got to play around with my Cricut Expression
for this one & made the label.
Here are my 2 cards for the current 2 Sketches 4 U sketches.
The first is using Laura's #13 sketch.
Trying to use some more of this beautiful K&Co paper & embellies.

And this second is using a bonus sketch by Kristen,
one of their awesome design team members.
Using some yummy My Minds Eye Christmas papers,
and I went with circles, instead of squares.

So, I have to turn my computer over to the computer gods!!
It's been acting very, very strange lately
& it's been frustrating to say the least.
I have no idea how long they'll have it,
but I'll survive:)
And, don't forget I'm offering a RAK.
See this post for all the details!!
Have a blessed day everyone!!

Guest Designer @ So Sketchy & a RAK!!!

I think I mentioned a couple of posts back,
I was working on some projects for So Sketchy?
Well, my work has been posted & I hope you'll go visit.
Not necessarily to see my work,
but to see all the wonderful sketches Ally puts up, almost, daily
and the wonderful work from the regular design team.

Here is the link to the first sketch I used.
'm also going to offer a RAK.....................
Anyone that uses the sketch,
leaves a comment & link at So Sketchy,
and posts to this comment, with a link to your sketch,
I'll put all the names in a drawing for a RAK from me.
Here are my projects:

The reason I have 3 projects?
Well, originally I had to get my juices flowing,
so I made a card.
That was just what I needed & proceeded with the 12x12 layout,
only to realize this sketch was based off an 8.5x11 layout:)
BUT, it wasn't hard with this sketch to recreate the projects.
That's the beauty of sketches.

The weather here is chilly again & I'm soooooooooooooooooo
in the mood to make some homemade soups, pies, breads & cookies!!
I told William I had to wait until December 1st
or our waist line would NOT appreciate it:)

I hope you're all having a Blessed Sunday!!

Kazan's Sketch 13 & a couple of TOOTS!!

So..............................
where the heck you been all week?
Hehehehehehehe!!!
I've been here,
just busy gettin' things done.
I'm sure you know the feeling!

So, can I start by tootin?
I'm excited to say I got some more cards picked up
by CARDS magazine for their May issue!!
I love the ones they chose & can't wait to see them in print.

I'm also the Guest designer for So Sketchy this month.
I've been busy creating some projects,
which should be posted next weekish?
If you get a chance to stop by,
I hope you will.
I really enjoy all the sketches Allison posts
& her design team is pretty talented too:)

And now, I have my card for Kazan's Sketch 13 at 2 Sketch 4 U.
I finally got to hook up my Expression Tuesday.
I cut a couple of things & then showed the family what it could do.
They were pretty excited & I let them pick something to be cut.
Ashlyn chose the snowflakes on this card
& asked me to make a Christmas card for her teacher.
So, here it is in all it's simplicity,
but so Christmasy to me!!

So what are your plans for the weekend?
William has his final bike challenge,
where they're vying for 3rd place.
This is a pretty big deal,
since they just started doing these challenges 1-year ago
& there are over 100 teams competing!!
I'm hoping to get some scrapping time,
but will give the girls some one-on-one time first.
Ashlyn is absolutely dying to cut more stuff on the Expression:)

CPS 88, 89 & 90

How has your weekend been thus far?
Mine has been wonderful.
The weather is absolutely gorgeous
& I've had scrappin' & family time.
Last week I did both CPS 88 and 89.
I thought I had linked them & had not,
so I'm posting them again.

This morning I also managed to do the current CPS 90.
Love how this turned out.

Look for this card in the May 2009 issue of ScrapTrends Magazine

I also got my new Cricut Expression Friday:)
I haven't even pulled it out of my truck
as I've been getting projects done first.
So....................gotta go get it now!!
Happy Blessed Sunday everyone!!

CPS 88 and 89

So I finally feel like I'm catching up.
I really enjoy sketches
& CPS is one of my favorite sketch sites.
The following cards were made using CPS 88 and CPS 89.
Now, I realize neither of these really looks like the sketch,
but they really were my inspiration for both cards.
This first is using some of my yummy new MME Christmas stuff.

This second card is using more of the Target monsters!!
I might make another bookmark for this too?
Kinda looks too Halloweenish too...........dang it!!

Okay, that's all I have for now.
I hope you're having a blessed Wednesday.

So Sketchy Card Sketch #7

As I mentioned before,
I found another sketch site through Christine Penaflor.
It's So Sketchy & I'm certain it's been around for awhile,
but I'm just finding it & really like their sketches.
So, yesterday I made another card,
using card sketch #7.
This card uses some Daisy Ds & MME papers
coupled with new K&Co die-cuts.
I just love these colors for Christmas.

Since I just got my new MME & K&Co Christmas stuff,
you'll be seeing a lot of Christmas cards & such.
I'm hoping to do some layouts today too.
Please don't forget to vote!!!

Feeling rejuvinated.................

I haven't scrapped in a week
& I feel rejuvinated.
Last week was hectic
with birthday happenings & Halloween.
It was wonderful time spent with my sweet girls
& lots of memories to cherish.

So today I decided the only thing happenin'
was the laundry & scrappin'!!
I started with Laura's 12 sketch from 2 Sketches 4 U.
I've been hoarding this Sassafras ad that came in a CK mag for weeks.
I finally decided to cut it apart & use it for this sketch.
I love how it turned out,
but it always helps to have great paper to work with!

I also managed to get Joke's Bonus sketch done from last week.
I guess this is "technically" not a card, but I love it!!
I'll probably hang this somewhere in my house for the holidays
or gift it to someone who will.

I have sooooooooooo much new product
just waiting to be played with,
so I'm hoping to play more tonight.
I hope you all get out & vote tomorrow!!
Thanks for stopping by

2 Sketches 4 U - Laura #11

It's dreary & rainy here &
my computer has been "updating" all day.
Seriously.................ALL day!!
I rebooted at 11:00 this morning,
Microsoft decided to update
and it didn't finish updating & reboot until after 7:00 tonight!!
Geez!!!
I guess it was good though
because in between running around,
helping with homework & household chores,
I made my very first pop-up card.
This was fun & I love how my card turned out.
Is that okay to say?

I took a side angle, so you could see my pop-up.
I actually did 2 of them, one smaller then the other
so I could stagger the "be merry" & the trees.
The pretty snowflake on the front is actually a lapel pin.
I bought these 2-3 years ago? in blue & pink.
It worked perfectly with this card.

So, what are your plans for the weekend?
Ashlyn will be going to see HSM 3 w/her bff
& NO, I'm not taking her:)
We'll be having a yard sale on Saturday,
so if you live close-by,
please come buy stuff & get it out of my house:)
Have a wonderful weekend everyone
& thanks for stopping by!!

2 Sketches 4 U Laura 10 sketch & Christine's Christmas card challenge

So this didn't turn out the way I had planned,
but I did use some papers I've been wanting to use
& was able to combine Christine's Christmas Card challenge
& 2 Sketches 4 U Laura's 10 sketch.

I have more of these My Minds Eye sentiments,
& matching paper for more cards
& I also have some gift tag stickers to make some gift tags.
Feelin' much better than earlier today
& hoping I'm not trying to get the flu!!
I hope you have a wonderful Wednesday!!