Thank Goodness It's Friday!!! Yay!!!

Hey yall! It's Friday! Whoo hoo! I am busy packing today. The hubby and I will be driving home to Bama tomorrow. We will leave PA about 5:00 am. So if you could, please think of us tomorrow while we are on the road. Thanks! Anyways, before packing up the camera, I had to snap some pix of the things I finished up yesterday.

This first layout is for the challenge this week on 'Punk Rock Scrappers.' Since St. Patty's day was this week, the challenge was not to scrap about being 'lucky,' but to scrap about being 'unlucky.' Well, I have had this layout on my mind for months now. It is something that really bothers me. It feels good to get it out on paper. I am doing some work for a special album for me. This layout will go in there. That way if I want anyone else to see it, they can, but if not, it will be just for me. I think it is so important to scrap what you are feeling. Even if it is not always happy, you need to record those moments in your life. This layout is called 'Unlucky' and discusses my issues with having trouble conceiving. I used the Cricut Home Decor' cart for the chandelier, the New Arrival cart for my pregnant lady silhouette, and Plantin' Schoolbook for my tag. I slid the tag, which includes more journaling, down into a 'Date Due' library pocket. The lettering is chipboard that I inked up a tad with Tim Holtz 'Fired Brick' Distress Ink. I also incorporated some stitching and bling. I stapled on the wide red satin ribbon at the bottom. The outside of the 'library pocket' includes the date. I also underlined the word 'due' and put a question mark beside it. Then it reads:
"Why can't I get pregnant??? What's wrong with me? I know in my heart that I would be a good mom!!!! Is this punishment for something I did/did not do? Is it a blessing in disguise??? I just do NOT understand WHY??? -A-.

Then I also wrote more journaling on the tag that slides down on the inside. it reads:
"Go ahead! Judge me all you want for doing a layout on such touchy subject matter! I really don't care what you think if you think I'm awful for feeling this way! You have not walked a mile in my shoes! You do not know how I feel or what I'm going through, so don't' judge me! Don't tell me "You are so young! You have all the time in the world to have a baby!" How could you possibly know that? I'm 25 years old and have been trying for years! You have no idea how freakin' frustrating it is!!! I see people every day who have kids and don't want them! Why them? Why not me? I would be a good and loving parent! So would my hubby! Are we to go through this forever or will I be granted the thing I want more than anything else in this world???"

Whoo! You have no idea how good it feels to get that off my back!!! Here is the layout:

Second, a happier layout. LOL. This layout is for 2 challenges on Treasured Scrapbooking. It is called "Blooming Beauty." I cut the flowers our with the Plantin' Schoolbook cartridge and embossed them with my Cuttlebug. I cut the title, which I glittered, with Storybook. The flourishes and medallion are from Home Accents. I also did some stitching around the circle and around the picture. Here is this one:

As always, thanks for stopping by! I hope each of you have a wonderful weekend! See you Sunday!

BIG Hugs!!!!

Peanut Butter Pie

Hey yall! I finished up my recipe cards for a Dessert Swap on Just Scrappin' today. I did 'Peanut Butter Pie.' Here they are:

Thanks for stoppin' by! Have a wonderful evening!

2 New Layouts

Hey yall! Happy Tuesday! I've been a busy bee today. I had a dr. appt. this morning and was out almost all day. It was so nice to go out and chill! The weather was just heavenly! I have 2 layouts that I have finished up within the past day and wanted to share them.
This layout is for a challenge on Just Scrappin' where you couldn't use any patterned paper! It was tough for me, let me tell ya! But well worth it! It was so fun and made me realize you don't always need patterned paper when you create. The layout also had to include a bow and be about someone you love. Of course, I chose Carter. He is one of the greatest treasures I have ever been given. Here is this one:





This layout is for a challenge on Treasured Scrapbooking. It is Dr. Seuss' birthday this month and you were to use one of his books as the title for your layout. I chose to use 'Hop on Pop.' I used Cuttin' Up for the lettering. Also, got to use some of my new Friendly Forrest stuff...love those little critters! LOL. Here is this one:


Thanks for stopping by! I hope you have a wonderful evening!
Hugs!

The Cuttlebug Spot-A Sketch Challenge

Hey yall! This week at The Cuttlebug Spot we have a sketch challenge. The sketch is provided by yours truly! Yay!! Here is the link to the blog so you can see more info:

http://thecuttlebugspot.blogspot.com/

Here is my card that I did for the challenge. I used the following Cuttlebug Embossing folders on my strips of paper: Swiss Dots, Houndstooth, Textile Texture, and Script. I also cut the butterflies out with my Cuttlebug using the Butterfly die/embossing folder combo. I then added some stitching, distressing with ink, and some gems. The lettering are pink glittery stickers.

Thanks for stoppin' by! Be sure to come by and join us for this fun challenge at The Cuttlebug Spot! Take care! Cuttlehugs!

Punk Rock Scrappers Challenge #2

Hey yall! I hope you are enjoying your Sunday evening. I have been trying to scrap some tonite. One of my bffs, Cristal, intro'd me to this blog called 'Punk Rock Scrappers', where she is a member of the DT. Here is the link:

http://punkrockscrappers.blogspot.com/

The challenge was to scrap about how work can suck at times. Well, being a stay at home wife, this took some thinking on my part. After much thought, I decided to scrap about the most important job I could ever have, being a wife.

This layout is called "Being Your Wife..." I hid the journaling behind the picture and it reads:

"I don't care what anyone says, being a wife is the hardest thing I've ever had to do! It is a full-time, 24 hr. a day, 365 days per year job. It takes ever single piece of knowledge I have to keep you happy and content. I do all that I possibly can to always make sure you are taken care of and satisfied. It can totally suck at times!!! We fight and don't always see eye to eye on things. There are times when I could just scream!!!! But, through it all, being your wife is the best job I could ever have!!!"

Here is the layout. I used some skull/crossbones fabric to sew on a funky pleat. I then added some red ribbon over that. I used a mixture of alpha's for the title. I used the Cuttlebug Butterfly Die/Embossing folder combo for my butterfly. I then added 2 'bones' to the top to form a cross and put a gem in the center. I also used a red paper doily heart, which I tore and then stapled back together. I also incorporated some stitching and lots of gems.

View of journaling pulled out from behind the pic....I used a rub-on for the part that I journaled on.

Here are some close up's:

So there it is....my first layout for Punk Rock Scrappers. I know it may not be what the challenge was intended for, but I hope it will be ok. I really had alot of fun creating this layout. I think this is going to be a really fun new blog for me to participate in. Thanks Cristal for pointing me to the blog.

As always, thanks for stopping by. Have a wondeful night!

Buggin' With Carter

Hey yall! Hope you are having a wonderful weekend! I have been scrappin' but can't share just yet. So how about this?

I can't wait to scrap this photo! He is so funny! Hope you enjoy the rest of your weekend! I'm off to scrap!

Oooh La La

Good evening yall! I am still working on tweaking this Cuttlebug Corset Card die to my liking. I just thought it needed more curves and be a little sexy. LOL. Here is what I came up with:

I still want to do some more but with pecock colors!!! Yall know I love peacocks, right? Hee hee.

Then, I did this card really quick for a birthday card challenge over at Just Scrappin'. I used Spots-n-Dots for the background.

Thanks for lookin'! Nitey Nite!

Been makin' some cards today....

Hey yall! I've been making some cards today. I got 3 done, but one is for my DT next week. So I will have to wait to post it.

This first card is a birthday card. I used a new Cuttlebug Die I got called 'corset card.' Now, I love anything that has this type of look, but I want to play with this some and see what I can do. I want it to look more womanly. It needs some more curves. I want to try to get a 'Moulan Rouge' type of thing going on. Maybe even add some feathers. I think I will do that tonite. So not just thrilled with this one, but it gets another card done. I added some extra lace to the top and bottom of the die cut. I also added some eyelets and ribbon. I used the D'Vine Swirl folder on the bottom portion. I also used the Swiss Dot's folder. I did some stitching around the edge and used a vellum sentiment. Here is this one:

Next, I have been wanting to use these cute tree stamps that I got from SU. This originally set out to be a card for DT work, but I just was not feelin' it. So, it will be used elsewhere. I used the following embossing folders: Houndstooth, D'Vine Swirl, Swiss Dots, Distressed Stripes, and Spots-n-Dots. I used a SU wheel stamp for the tree border that is on the teal strip of paper. Here is this one:

Ok, I'm off to fix dinner and then try to make 0ne more card for the day. I want to try to get a sketch or 2 in too before the day is out. So we will see. Have a wonderful evening yall!
Hugs!

The Graduate

Hey yall! I just finished up my layout for our one hour sketch challenge tonite at Just Scrappin'. I was cuttin' this one down to the wire tonite. I was slappin' on lettering with seconds to spare. This layout is of me and my high school graduation. I cut the lettering out using the Storybook cartridge. The flourish is from Home Accents. I cut the butterflies out using my Cuttlebug and embossed the top and bottom one with different embossing folders. I then added 3 gems to the center of each butterfly for some bling. I pop dotted up the green butterfly to give some dimension and to show the pink one underneath. I did some paper pleating on the the bottom with leftover paper. I then stitched on some black pop pom trim. I also incorporated the little card that has my name and 'class of 2002' that the seniors give out with their invitations. Here it is:

Thanks for lookin'! Have a great day!

Workin' on some challenges.....

Hey yall! I worked on some challenges for our March Birthday crop on Just Scrappin' tonite. Here is what I accomplished...

"A Wish Came True"
This layout is for Kerri's '...Blow Out the Candles' challenge. You were to follow the sketch given and scrap about a wish coming true. This layout is for my Daddy. The journaling reads: "The very first time my Daddy held Carter in his arms, I began to see a sparkle of sheer delight in his eyes. From that day on, the sparkle is always there. I know hat day a wish came true...the day he became a grandfather." I used the Storybook cartridge for the title, the medallions, the owl, and the flourishes. I used the Cuttlebug Paisley folder to emboss the flourishes. I also incorporated some stitching and distressing with ink. Here it is:




"Ridiculous"
This layout is for my mom's 'Send In The Clowns' challenge. You were to follow the sketch she gave and scrap about something funny. This was easy as pie for me. Carter is always doing something funny. In this picture, he had decided to put on my Daddy's hat, glasses, pullover shirt, and my Mom's shoes. He is so goofy! I cut the circles out using the Plantin' Schoolbook cartridge. I used the following embossing folders on the circles: Textile Texture, Houndstooth, Script, Spots-n-Dots, Paisley, and Distressed Stripes. Then I heat embossed 2 chipboard pieces using Tim Holtz Distress embossing powder in peeled paint. Here is this one:


Hope you have a wonderful day! Take care!

Serendipity

Hey yall! This week at The Cuttlebug Spot, we have a unique challenge goin on. It is a fun technique called 'Serendipity Embossing.' Here is the link to Brigita's blog where she has a video on how to do this fun technique:



http://thehighteastamper.blogspot.com/2009/02/cuttlebug-serendipity-embossing.html



Isn't that the coolest? Thanks to Brigita for a great tutorial!

I had so much fun making this card. I really enjoyed trying the new technique. It really is easy and fun!!! After I watched this video, I knew I wanted to put a softer spin on my 'serendipity embossing.' I wanted my stamped image to really stand out. So I used 2 shades (one light and one dark) of cream colored cardstock and one cream colored tulle patterned paper. Here is a picture of my collage so you can see it a little better:

Next, I trimmed off the excess around the edge:

I chose to emboss with the Swiss Dots folder to keep it simple. I noticed after you embossed it flattened a tad. I still wanted some of that dimension, so I pulled up around the edges (you will be able to see this on the card):

Then, here is the card that I created for this week. This is one of my southernbelle stamps I have not used yet, so she is making her debut today. LOL. This stamp is called 'Belle of the Ball' and she just cracks me up! I love how sassy she looks. I told my husband if we were ever to go to a costume party, I would so wear something like this. It is so me. I used my watercolor pencils and watercolored the image. I used pop dots to adhere her to the 'serendipity embossed' background. Next, I mounted all of this on some maroon colored cardstock to bring out the reds in her dress. Then I cut my base for my card out of the same cream colored, tulle patterned paper. I used Tim Holtz Distress Ink in 'Fired Brick' to highlight the edges of the card. Next, I used my sewing machine to sew on a pleat of tulle. Then, I added a cream colored flower, some more tulle, and a blingy brad. I stamped my sentiment, which says "Charmed, I'm Sure!" (so perfect for this stamped image...LOL). I used the same ink to distress around the edge of it as well. Last, I adhered everything down. Here is my card:

Isn't she the funniest? I love it! LOL

Close up of the flower and tulle:

To show the dimension:


Also, I decided to make another card using this technique to show bolder cardstock used. For this one, I used black and red cardstock with a rose patterned paper. I embossed with the Music Notes Cuttlebug folder. I stamped my image on and watercolored her. Isn't she cute? Love her! The sentiment says "I've got your back!" LOL. Love it! I also used the Swiss Dots embossing folder to emboss one of my scalloped ovals. I also incorporated some red ribbon and a red flower. Here is the 'serendipity embossed' paper before:

Here is my card:

I used red stickles on her lipstick, undies, and high heel shoes to give her some bling.



So do come on over to The Cuttlebug Spot and join us for a fun challenge. Here is the link for you:


http://www.thecuttlebugspot.blogspot.com/


Thanks for stoppin' by! Take care and have a wonderful week!