Finally!!!

Happy Sunday everyone!  Hope all is well and all the kiddies are ready to go back to school tomorrow.  I'm not very excited about back to school because I know tomorrow is gonna be a traffic nightmare on our tiny, overcrowded streets. To add to the traffic, there is a whole lot of road works going on and heaven help us all if it rains. By the way, just in case you missed me for the last few days I wasn't missing in action I was busy sewing uniform skirt's for my twin nieces, Danielle and Gabrielle.  Perhaps I'll post photos of the girls in their skirts tomorrow :-) .

Any whoo, now to the good news. Congratulations to my sister-friend Shantel, who finally started her very own blog yesterday.  I was so happy yesterday when she sent me an e-mail with a link to her blog and dedicated her very first blog post to me!  Please visit Shan's blog  http://mypurplepapaya.blogspot.com/ and feel free to leave a comment.

Since I having been doing any paper crafting this week,  I thought I'd switch gears today and share something other than a card. This is a birthday cake centerpiece that I made for my younger sister's birthday a while back, using artificial flowers. I added the doll to the top of the cake, made the doll a coordinating dress and hair piece then added a  small bouquet of flowers for her to hold.  Hope you like it.

Happy Crafting!

XOXO

Totally Scrap Tinkerbell

So, when was the last time you really went through all that scrap in your scrap pile? Believe me, you'll probably be very surprised by all the little treasures you find hidden there!!! One day I realized that I just had way too much scraps and decided to challenge myself to make a card using only scraps. As fate would have it, my 4 year old niece Kiarah had been nagging me to make her a card and after digging through my stash and finding, Tinkerbell, butterflies and pinks and  it was clear that I would make her card for my challenge! After a little digging, trimming, cutting, and pasting this is what I ended up with. Not only am I pleased with the results of my efforts, but even more so because of how much she absolutey LOVES her  "Tinkle Bell"  card!!!

Happy Scrappin'

Anyone else ready...

For Christmas, that is????!!! I know I certainly am and since I so look forward to opening presents, I wanted to give you one today. Now tell me, who doesn't like getting presents???? Enjoy!!

For my card I used my cuttlebug, and I mean I really,really used my cuttlebug, lol. I used the CB Seasons Greetings embossing folder, CB scribble flower, and CB Alphabet, Harmony. I also used the fiskars Treading Waters punch, added some fabric rosettes and some bling. As we all know a present just isn't complete without a bow so I just had to throw in some ribbon and complete my present with a bow.

Thanks for dropping in and I hope you find something to inspire you while you're here!

Have a Wonderful day.

I'm Back!

Wow, I can't believe it's been 7 days already since my last post!  Yes, I know I have a lot of catching  up to do for all those days I was M.I.A, so I'll just get right to posting.  Since I have so many bday cards/projects in my library, I thought I'd just share 7 of them today. How's that for catching up? Hope you like!


PURSE CARD 1

Purse card 1 - Front

Purse Card 1 - Inside

PURSE CARD 2

Purse Card 2 - Front

                              

Purse Card 2 - Inside

I made these beautiful purse cards using the Ultimate Crafter's Companion along with very pretty cardstock, paper rosettes, cuttlebug scribble flower die and CB d'vine swirl embossing folder and ribbon that I had in my stash. A lightweight cardstock, with an origami fold, was used on the inside. These purses are simple, yet elegant and were really a breeze to make with the crafters companion. I really love them both!

                      

SIMPLY FEMININE - PINK & WHITE

Pink & White Birthday Card

                                 

Pink & White Card with Envelope

For this feminine card I layered the white card base with pink gingham vellum, then layered again with white cardstock embossed with the cuttlebug leafy branch embossing folder. I added die cuts made using the cuttlebug scribble flower die, Spellbinders butterflies 2, spellbinders labels 4, cuttlebug d'vine swirls and swiss dots embossing folders. For the finishing touches I stamped the sentiments in green ink, added a few white fabric rosettes, leaves and off course, ribbon! The coordinating envelope was made using the ultimate crafter's companion and spellbinders labels 4.

FLEUR DE LIS

Spellbinders Fleur De Lis Pendant

 My step-mother's bday card made using spellbinders pendant Fleur De Lis, Cuttlebug 2x2 Vintage die and CB Fleur de Lis Embossing Folder. To complete the card I added tied a bow in the middle of the pendant, added fabric rosettes, pearls and a tag with a hand stamped happy birthday sentiment.  

MY FIRST EASEL CARD

 

Happy Bday - Easel Card

This is my older sister's bday card and also my first easel card! For this card I used spellbinders labels 4, labels 8, labels 9, scalloped rectangles, fancy tags, cuttlebug embossing folders D'vine Swirls and Swiss Dots, cuttlebug birthday wishes A2 combo die, celebration corner punch,  Whiff of Joy stamp - Musing Melinda, prismacolour pencils, fabric rosettes, bling and ribbon.  I recall this card being tedious, now I realize why!!!! If I didn't know any better myself, I would think that I used every supply I had at the time on this card 

FLOWER POT CARD

Spellbinders Sunflower 2 - FRONT

  

Sunflower 2 - INSIDE

This was a simple but nice card that was made for Joey, my older sister's godchild. I used Spellbinders Sunflower 2, labels 3, ribbons tags trio, Fiskars border punch - Leaf, ribbon and handstamped sentiments on this card. 

PEONY BOUQUET & EXPLOSION BOX 



Peony Flower Pot Card



My younger sister's bday card, which was also my first flower pot card, was made using Spellbinders Peony, Cuttlebug BDay Wishes Combo, CB distress embossing folder, brads, 3D dragon fly sticker, artifical green stems and ribbon. Yet another tedious card!



Peony Card & WOJ Explosion Box

I decided to make a coordinating explosion box to go along with the Peony bouquet card.  I used the same cardstock combination for the card and the box. I also used Spellbinders labels 4, Fancy Tags, CB BDay Wishes combo, CB Bloom Dots Embossing Folder, Fiskars Border Punch - Sunburst, 3D butterfly and floral stickers, WOJ stamp - Musing Melinda, stencil kit, Prismacolor pencils, ribbon and handstamped sentiments. A birthday cake candle was placed in the center of the box. This combo actually turned out quite nice.





Explosion Box - Lid





Explosion Box - Opened

Thanks for stopping by today and do come again!



Be Right Back

Just a quick note to say that I am travelling and will not be posting for a few days. I'm so excited, I'm picking up all of the scrapbooking goodies that I ordered online!!!!!!! I've even replaced my green cuttlebug, with the Iblue one that matches my cricut expression and I even got  few more cartridges. YES, I did:-)  Now tell me, who doesn't like new toys?!!!

I'll be back on Wednesday with a few goodies.

...until then, happy creating!!

No More Bad News, Please!!!

Does bad news always come in pairs?  I was in a local craft store with my sister-friend Shantel on Tuesday past when she got the news that her Aunt Muggie had passed away. My deepest sympathy is extended to Shan and her family, especially her mom, Anne. I really hope that's it for bad news for a long,long time.

I can't believe that its Thursday already.  There is just soooo much to do and so little time!!!!!!! I haven't made any cards, done any layouts or posted anything for the last two e;days but just for the record, I haven't been slacking off.  It's just too early in the game slacking off and besides I'm already addicted to blogging :-)

Shan and I have been hard at it, working on some floral arrangements for her brother's wedding, which is this coming Saturday.  Shantel's sister Sharma, who kept our company while we worked, is adamant that she should get some credit on my blog for the items we made, although I don't quite recall her making anything.  Since I do recall her "touching" a flower, giving directives and being a critic, I decided to give her special mention. Unfortuunately my camera isn't working, but  as soon as Shantel e-mails me the photos of the "stuff" we've been working on for her brother's wedding I will post them fo see:-).

My niece Danielle, who is also one of my followers, keeps nagging me about a Hello Kitty card so I thought I'd post this one, which I made using my cricut expression, and Hello Kitty cricut cartridge. xoxo Danielle!

Thanks for checking in!

R.I.P Scooby

I'm Back!!!!!

Today my post has a  ring of sadness to it so I'm sharing a sympathy card. Popular local DJ and former educator Noel Dillett, aka Scoobie Doo, passed away in hospital over the weekend. Boy, I remember growing up if you didn't have a made up CD or cassette tape from Hit City, you just didn't have good music  or if Scooby wasn't the DJ at your party, your party just wasn't happening. Condolences to the entire Dillet family. R.I.P Scoobie.

I made this card several months ago so I hope I'm able to remember everything that I used. Firstly, if your're thinking that the paper looks familiar, maybe it is! It is actually from the Nursery Glitter Mat Stack by Debbie Mum for Joann's.

I used two different cardstock for the base of the card. I used Spellbinders Labels 4 for the focul point, added a sentiment and layered it to co-ordinate with the card base.  I  added a sentiment to my favorite tag from the Spellbinders Ribbon Tag Trio and placed it below the labels 4. The tag is also layered with co-ordinating cardstock and some brown ribbon was added. I completed the look with a combination of baby blue fabric rosettes and cream coloured paper flowers and ribbons, of course.

For the inside, I stamped another sentiment onto cream cardstock. I used the blue outline that was left over from the labels four, which was cut for the front, and adhered it around the sentiment. It was then layered on brown cardstock and adhered to the inside of the card. As any good scrapper knows, waste not, want not!
All stamps used on this card are from Our Daily Bread Designs.

Thanks for dropping by today and hopefully I'll make it back here tomorrow!

Silver Bells, Silver Bells

Okay, so after spending the better part of my Saturday afternoon setting up my blog, I was just too tired to post anything yesterday. But hey, since I posted my card so late on Saturday I think that technically counts for Sunday too, lol.

What a rainy day it was today! There was nothing but liquid sunshine in beautiful Nassau, Bahamas today.  Despite this I still had a great Monday, which by the way was much funnier than usual. Anyhoo, the workday finally ended and I couldn't wait to get home and get back to my blog. Lo and behold, I had two unexpected  visitors and even had my very first follower, who by the way was NOT Shantel. Shan you have a whole lot of making up to do Sisterfriend!!!

Karin and Julia thanks so much for your warm welcome to the blogosphere. Both of these ladies are very talented and  have great blogs. You can check out Karin at http://karinsartscrap.blogspot.com//  and Julia at http://stamping-ground.blogspot.com/.

Today, I'm sharing a card I made a few weeks ago with the intentions of entering it in the Fantabulous Cricut Blog Challenge, Christmas in July challenge, but somehow I missed the deadline. Oh well,  maybe next time.
Christmas is still my favorite time of the year.

Here's my card.

For the base I used a white linen carstock, layered with a glossy black cardstock then added another white layer, which I embossed using my cuttlebug and the Allegro cuttlebug embossing folder.  The music notes were also cut with my cuttlebug and the cuttlebug music notes 1 & 2.  The bells and font were cut using my cricut expression and the cricut Wedding Solution and Lyrical Letters cartridges. For the finishing touches I added a bow, some stickles and some bling. Don't you think it's just jazzy and just makes ya feel like dancin'?

Hey! Now I remember why I missed the FCCB challenge. While I was searching for the bells for this card I came accross the Tuxedo, and immediately got distracted. Am I the only one who loses focus so easily??? I sure hope not.

My Very First Blog Post!

Hooray, I did it. After months of saying I'm gonna start a blog I've finally taken the plunge and made it happen today! Truth is, I  honestly don't know how I'm gonna be able to keep this blog current since I already don't have enough hours in my day, lol.  I guess I'll just have to figure that out.

My very first post is dedicated to my Sister-Friend Shantel, who introduced me to the world of scrapbooking and card making. For some reason she is always looking for masculine cards (hmmm) so I made this one especially with her in mind.  Shan, this one's for YOU!

The card was made using my cricut expression. The tuxedo is from the Cricut Wedding Solutions Cartridge and was welded using design studio. I embossed the shirt with the Cuttlebug Christmas Cane embossing folder and added bling and pearls. To complete the look, I added a boutonniere using a rose and some ribbon that I had in my stash. The glossy paper is from JoAnn's.