Hello Spring! *The ScrapRoom*

One half of the August Doubleshot kit from The ScrapRoom was Little Yellow Bicycle's Hello Spring line. can't get enough of those bright, cheery colors! The sticker sheet included was loaded with cute, versatile icons and I used nearly every one :)

Mixed it up by using 2 different colors of the cardstock included as the base, kinda a yin yang type of thing.

I've been on a circle kick again and this time with crazy stitching added.

 I didn't add any journaling, sometimes the photos say it all.

I want to kiss those little, serious sweet cheeks every time I look at this picture!

Look at this face, what a cutie...and that bunny is too!

It was so much more fun to stitch out of the lines :)

A little hand stitching too.

 The title is Basic Grey naked chipboard painted white and covered with glitter.

That tree is so stinkin' cute! Kudos to whomever designed it :)

and I have even more to share...

Trimmed the scallops from the diecut included in the kit and made a banner.

Finally broke out my Sizzix Bigz takeout box die and made this cute little gift box.

The opposite side.

The view from the top.

 Even the tag is from the sticker sheet, backed with paper and perfect to jot a name on.

Take some time to hop (pun intended) over to The Scraproom's blog for more inspiration!

 

Cards with Pebbles Sunnyside *The ScrapRoom*

The July Doubleshot Kit from The Scraproom included the Sunnyside line from Pebbles and Summer Fresh from Simple Stories. After completing 2 layouts I decided to make as many cards As I could from the leftovers. Here are the results!

Went simple and elegant with the first one.

Feelin' the banner trend right now :)

A little punch magic...

A little birdie told me :)

and my personal favorite! Look... I actually stamped! Colored him in with pencil I don't have any of those fancy markers :)

A closeup of his cuteness :)

One more layout to share using the Sunnyside Doubleshot Kit and then moving on to use up the Summer Fresh goodness. Hoping to "kill" my first kit by the end of the month! Come on over to http://scrap-room.com/ and http://thescraproomblog.blogspot.com/  for more inspiration and check out The ScrapRoom store too!



Second day of the yard sale today. My faithful friends (Michelle & Mona) manned it all afternoon yesterday so I could pick Matthew up from U of M. He was ready to come home :) I think he'll need a week to recover! He's bruised, blistered, scratched, sunburned, mat burned and just plain sore & worn out. So is his Momma!

You Are Just My Type... *The ScrapRoom*

These adorable little wooden typewriters came in the July Doubleshot kit from the ScrapRoom.

I have to admit I was stumped with these little wooden embellishments at first :) Now I love how versatile they can be! They look great with a spritz of spray ink, it makes them look just like stained wood. Added some of the same Smooch ink to the cream lace to create a vintage look.

This is my niece Grace.She truly makes me happy when skies are grey. I'm really sad she won't be able to visit us this summer :(  One of the lines in the July Doubleshot kit is the Sunnyside line from Pebbles Inc. The colors were perfect for these photos and aren't those butterflies stinkin' cute!

Hand stitched the scalloped border

Jillibean Soup journaling sprouts

Stay tuned for more projects from the July Doubleshot kit and pop on over to The ScrapRoom http://scrap-room.com/ and check out the other kits and the ScrapRoom Blog http://thescraproomblog.blogspot.com/ to see more amazing projects created by the design team. Thanks for visiting :)

Aaaack! They Are Multiplying!

What are they doing in that scrap folder?! Can paper have babies? No matter how many cards I make, I never seem to get ahead! Rummaging through the scraps does have it's benefits, like rediscovering old favorites and finding pieces that go with lines I already have or have forgotten. Here are a couple made with an old K & Co. line.

Also used up some of my extra diecuts, bonus :) The desserts looked so pretty I had to make the card taller to fit all three. Liked the size so much I made the second one the same size.

Wish I'd picked up more of these Martha Stewart doily like diecuts.

On another note... Heaven help me...the computers are coming! We are finally moving ahead and converting to computer charting at work. It's been an interesting process to say the least. This ole dog is learning some new tricks but her arthritis is acting up! "Why do you have to click in four places to get here?", "Tell me again why it's necessary to flag that when it is already here?", oh and the ever popular " It will work like it's supposed to when we go live!". I know it will all be good in the end, it's just the beginning and middle that I'm worried about.

More cards to coming soon!



A Valentine's Day Blog Hop!

Welcome to the Valentine's Day Card Blog Hop. If you didn't arrive from Cassie's blog, www.allsmilesandsunshine.blogspot.com  please follow my link and to begin at Amanda's blog www.lovejoypaper.com My multi talented friend (the Amanda of above) sent  us each an envelope of "bits" to make a card. The only stipulation was to use at least 50% of the product she provided. I started as soon as I opened the envelope! Slow is my middle name when it comes to scrapping, card making, and crafting in general so I figured I'd better start ASAP in case of "crafter's" block :) Surprise of all surprises...I was done in an hour. So unlike me!

Supply list: Cardstock: Stampin' Up; patterned paper: My Mind's Eye (stripe and floral glitter), Crate Paper (pink scallop), Pink Paislee (diecut); sticker: K & Co.; twine: The Twinery; chipboard hearts: Paper Trey Ink; ink: "Smooch" by Clearsnap, Colorbox (chalk ink); adhesive: Tombow, 3L; misc: Modge Podge.

The chipboard hearts caught my eye and I rummaged around in my stash for something to cover them. A trio of Smooch inks, the ones that come in a cute little nail polish like bottle, were perfect. A coating of Smooch and some sparkly Modge Podge later, they were set aside to dry.

The small scalloped circle was cut with the Mini Monograms Cricut cartridge. I wanted it to resemble a doily so I punched holes in each scallop with my Cropodile. The only items not from Amanda are the "My Valentine" sentiment sticker and the scalloped pink floral paper.

If you would like a chance to win this adorable paper pack from Echo Park, then become a follower of my blog and leave a comment telling me what is your favorite Valentine's candy. I will very scientifically select a winner (all names will go into a hat and my wonderful assistant Mariel will draw a name) on February 5th, 12 Noon EST. Winner announced that night!

Thank you for taking the time to check out our creations, I hope we inspired you today! Your next stop on the hop is with the talented Laura (aka Moonirl) at www.happinessequalscreation.blogspot.com

Beep! Beep!...I'm On a Roll

A cardmaking roll that is. Last week I got a wild hair up my ....well you know the saying, and made little stacks of patterned paper, cardstock, and matching embellies from my stash with the intention of making a bunch of cards. I'm proud to say I've whittled the stack down to about half. It is a really satisfying feeling to use up my old stash. My plan is to replace it with new yumminess.

Isn't this car adorable! Great for a little boy birthday or just because :) 

 Patterned paper, sticker: Echo Park; letter stickers: American Crafts; button: Basic Grey; diecut: Cricut (Storybook cartridge); punch: E K Success.

I adore this line from Echo Park, such bright happy colors.

Cardstock: Bazzill; patterned paper, stickers: Echo Park; diecut: Cricut (Stand and Salute cartridge); corner rounder: E K Success.

 My favorite of the bunch, isn't that birdie the cutest! The last two cards were inspired by a card I saw in Papercrafts Magazines Card Creations vol. 7, page 53 by Lea Lawson.

Cardstock: Bazzill; patterned paper: Echo Park; stickers: American Crafts; rubons, chipboard frame: Making Memories; punch, corner rounder: E K Success.

The kids are blissfully sleeping in, unaware they are having a "snow day", the rural roads are covered in a layer of ice with rivers of water on top. The temperature jumped from 18 degrees to 40 degrees and we actually had a thunderstorm last night. Weird! They say it's going to drop back down and snow again later today. I'm home on a low census day. Thought I was going to get to see Mimi's 1st basketball game of the season but foiled by the weather. Grrr.

A nap and maybe some scrapping are hopefully in my future, after I clean the tornado that is my scraproom up!

"That was Really Random"

Is one of my son's new favorite phrases and my lead into this post of forgotten, random cards :) I've been trying to use up my huge supply of scraps by making cards with the leftovers from layouts. It is much easier to use the coordinating papers and embellishments I've already chosen, than to start from scratch each time.

The images on my Cricut cartridges call to me sometimes :) These Sassafrass papers felt very nautical to me and perfect for this sailboat. Used  the "Life's a Beach" cartridge. Inside sentiment says "with me".

This one is for a teacher friend of mine (hopefully she misses this post) and I used the "Wrap It Up" cartridge.

Added a little Stickles to the schoolhouse bell and used Fancy Pants papers.

Love how this one turned out :) A Fancy Pants journaling spot, button and papers were the perfect start to this birthday card. Added some Martha Stewart bakers twine, Making Memories flowers, and a Stampin' Up tag.

I've had these American Crafts plastic flowers in my stash forever! WR Memory Keepers paper, Echo Park sticker, and Fancy Pants buttons. The top layer (grid paper) is popped with foam adhesive.

Hope these cards made you smile!

A Few More Cards to Share :)

The card making is starting to get a little easier :) Now that I've forced myself to make a dozen! It does feel very satisfying to use all those scraps! I used the color scheme & butterfly theme from my layout "Time Heals" for this one.

and the layout

 Lovin' those Micheals $1 spot felt butterflies!

Received a happy email :)

Here are a couple of Valentine cards...

Dug into my stash for this one. The patterned paper is actually the packaging!

Isn't that pie the cutest! Used the "From My Kitchen" cartridge for the Cricut.

What the heck was going on nine months ago (besides the obvious)!? It has been a busy week already. One short little vent coming, so plug your ears (or eyes in this instance). Why do women get mad when they are told they can't come in for an elective induction because we are too busy! Do they really think we are lying? Do they really think calling my supervisor is going to get them in any sooner or endear them to the staff? I don't know about you...but I'd rather have a nurse all to myself than have to share her with 3 other patients, especially when my baby's well being is at stake. There. All done. I feel better now.

Dad had another doctor's appointment today. Neurologist again. Very poor nerve conduction in both wrists. Next, consult with surgeon for possible carpal tunnel surgery. Hoping he can regain some feeling and mobility in his hands. Snuck in a couple of stops. Micheals...Soccer & football stickers, Jo Anns...Cricut blades & a new Artbin container for larger embellishments, and finally Hobby Lobby...Tim Holtz metal "gears" & My Minds Eye stickers. "Noodles" for lunch. YUM! Penne rosa with Parmesan crusted chicken, my taste buds were doing the Cha Cha!

Thanks for stopping by :)

Cards...Why are they so hard for me?

I really struggle with cards. They are so small, no place for all those lovely embellishments :) Now anyone who scraps knows, we cut a lot of paper. Hence  many paper scraps are created. They accumulate until they overflow but they are too pretty to throw away!

My resolution to make two cards with the scraps from every layout quickly fell by the wayside. Now, my designated spot for scraps is so full they won't fit :( So today I made myself sit and make only cards. Poke me in the eye with a needle! After much shuffling of paper and poring over card idea books, I created 6 cards and I'm quite proud of myself :)

The Bo Bunny line "Sophie" was one of my favorites so I had quite a few scraps and leftover chipboard. Used a ticket punch for the title and some of my never ending stash of flowers with tiny button centers.

My friend Leslie, brought some cards to work that she made at a Stampin' Up stamp camp. I used the "Straight from the Nest" Cricut cartridge to create the presents instead of punches. This one is my favorite. The other three were made after it was too dark to photograph them, so I'll have to share them another day.

 Lerita came and took me out for lunch. It was nice to visit with her. We haven't been able to get together as much because of her new job :(  

 On call all day and didn't get called in...Yippee!

 Mimi tried on her closet in preparation for school shopping. Only 3 pair of  her old jeans fit, darn it.

 Matthew came home from 5 hours of football practice with bruises everywhere. I wish I could wrap him in bubble wrap or go to the practice fields and yell at those darn boys to be careful with my baby! Alas...I think he would disown me :}

Eric made yummy lasagna, garlic bread, coleslaw & green beans.

Hope you had a good Monday!

 



No Rest For The Wicked!

I feel like I've been running in circles today! Here was my itinerary today:

6am            Up to dress & pick up Dad for Dialysis by 6:15
6:45-8:00    Study for Neonatal Resuscitation
9:30-11:30  Written test & megacode
11:30          Popped in to Micheals & Jo Anns to see if anything new, bought birthday present for friend :)
12:30-1:45  Picked up Dad from dialysis, took him to store & carried groceries in
2:00            Lunch :)
2:30-4:30   Cut back perennials & raked, funeral for "Greddy" the guinea pig :(
5:00            Dinner
5:30-8:00    Computer time, editing & submitting, reading email ect.
8:00-9:30    Visiting with kids & "supervising" bedtime
10:00pm     This blog post!

Enough of the boring stuff! During that "computer time" I edited some pics of a few cards I made last week. I've been trying to use scraps from each layout I make. Here are a couple made with the Basic Grey "Marjolaine" line (from the "Hot Shot" layout). Both are Fathers Day cards:

The next two are made with an older line of Fancy Pants paper (from the "Read To Me layout). Birthday cards:

The packages are cut with the "Celebrations" Cricut cartridge

The cupcake is from the "Straight From The Nest" cartridge & the label from "Storybook".

Hope everyone had a good weekend!