Friday, December 30, 2011

Bo Bunny...Bo Bunny...Challenge

My FAVORITE Manufacturer is having a Sketch challenge...in case you missed the title it is
 BO BUNNY!  I enjoyed creating my take on the sketch.
Special thanks to my BFF for gifting me the Snow Fall collection.

Here is my sketch interpretation:
Used: Bo Bunny Snowfall pattern paper, American Craft Thickers, Creative Imaginations Rhinestones and  La Petites 3-D Stickers.




Sketches in Thyme...December Challenges...

So glad that I had time to complete 2 of the 3 December Challenges over at  Sketches in Thyme.

My interpretation of Challenge #62:
Entitled "Winter Wonderland"
Used: Bo Bunny Snowfall pattern paper, layered chipboard & Feelin Frosty cardstock stickers, Craft paper, Creative Imaginations Rhinestones.



My interpretation of Challenge #63:
Entitled: "Trick or Treat
Used: Creative Imagination & Imaginisce pattern paper, Bazzill Cardstock, American Craft Thickers and Cloud Nine Raindot skulls.

Sunday, December 18, 2011

Lasting Memories Challenge #69 & DT Call!

As we come even closer to Christmas, it's time for a mini vacation for Lasting Memories.We'll be on vacation till January 8th, when we'll be kicking off the New Year with a new DT!! Would you like a chance to be on the DT? All you have to do is join this challenge and be sure to add DT with your name when you link up (ex: Karen DT). Challenge #69 will run for 2 weeks. New members will be notified first week of January! We will still be posting Featured layouts in the meantime to keep that mojo flowing over the holidays!! You'll also see some changes in January as well .. stay tuned!!!!

DT Member Info:
  1. This term is 6 mths - January to June 2012
  2. LAYOUTS ONLY please
  3. You will be required to join our Yahoo group which is where you'll find all upcoming challenges
  4. Comment on all DT member entries each week
  5. Comment on as many entries as you can
  6. Host at least one giveaway - whether it's from you or a sponsor you find
  7. Challenges run Sunday 8am EST to Saturday 9pm EST
  8. If you can't join a challenge, just please let us know, there's no stress here!!! We do ask that even if you can't make the challenge, that you post a link to our challenge that day on your personal blog
  9. HAVE FUN!!!
This week it's all about Holiday Cheer and we'd like to see what inspires you from this photo ... colors, children, Angels ...


Here is the sketch provided to the DT...however I turned it a bit.

Here is my layout entitled: Simply Zoe! Pictured is my too cute cousin.
Used: My all time favorite manufacturer...Bo Bunny Tis the Season Chorus Diecut and Combo Stickers, Bo Bunny Making Berry Cardstock Stickers, American Craft Thickers, We R Memory Keeper Doilie & Bling.

I have truly enjoyed being on Karen's Design Team...I hate to see it come to an end. I have met some really crafty ladies who are going to make me dabble in "digi" in 2012. Today, I have looked over all the layouts that I have created for this DT & am truly glad to be able to create layouts for all of these treasured memories!

Saturday, December 17, 2011

SYC Challenge #60...Buttons...& More Buttons!!!

December SCRAP YOUR CRAP Challenge #60 is up! This month we want you to dig in your stash & pull out all those HOARDED BUTTONS!  Not 1 or 2...but a handful. We want you to be creative...either make a layout, alter item...just USE them. Make sure you check out the other
"Queen's of Crap" & leave them so "creative LOVE"~

Here is my take:

Sunday, December 11, 2011

Lasting Memories Challenge #68...Winter & Snowflakes

Welcome to Challenge #68 at Lasting Memories Layout Challenge Blog.
This week is all about Winter layouts...with "SNOWFLAKES"! So pullout those winter embellishments & pics....& Join us this week! You have until Saturday December 17th to upload to Mr. Linky...you may be selected as one of the top 3 featured layouts...so start creating :)

Here is my layout entitled "Let it Snow"!

Pictured is my daughter Kassie making snow angels.
This was our 1st snow of 2011. I'm so looking forward to the next snow fall!

I pulled out some We R Memory Keepers Merry & Bright pattern papers and cut out some of the snowflakes from the paper. I also used Jolee Winter embellishments, Recollection flowers & my handy Recollection punch for the boarder. 
This made a great 8 1/2X11 layout to add to my daughter's album.

Thursday, December 8, 2011

TAGGED! 10 FuN FactS about ME!

Today Classy GIRL is celebrating her birthday!! So, stop by & celebrate with her! Tell Scorpian Crafter sent ya!

Her challenge is to tell 10 FUN Facts about ME! Here it goes...

  1. I am ADDICTED a coffee drinker. Anytime of the day or night. I love Dunkin Donuts coffee or Maxwell House Masterblend. KONA medium roast is my ALL time favorite...straight from HAWAII! If none of these are available I'll drink Starbucks..but that is my least favorite. I am a straight 6 cream 6 sugar girl. None of that "fru fru" Mocha/Latte stuff!
  2. I enjoy being a Wife & Mother! It's a job that I LOVE doing day after day...it NEVER gets old!
  3. I play with paper Scrapbook everyday....it helps me sleep better knowing I've created something!
  4. I'm allergic to NUTS...but have been craving a Snickers Bar for weeks...I just want a little taste.. then use my Epi Pen....I'm crazy!
  5. I've been thinking about exercising...but figure why since I'm losing weight each week without exercising...means more crafting time for me!
  6. My schedule has been crazy the last 6 months & did not get to hang with friends & family as much as I would have liked too..definately on my 2012 list!
  7. I have not been to Greatscraps Super Store my local scrapbook store since September...I'm sure their sales have been way down because of that...hee hee
  8. This is the first year that I am way behind on Christmas gifts for friends and family..but by next weekend...I'll be all done!
  9. I am a football JUNKIE FANATIC! I Love the game sooo much!...not enough to play on the Girls Flag Football team..but I love watching my son play tackle football & my husband playing flag football. The Flag Football players have been a part of our family for 12 years...& I don't see my husband retiring anytime soon.
  10. I LOVE Haribo Gummy Bears! They are my candy of choice...which is why I'm headed to 5 & Below to buy some at lunchtime!
Tag YOU'RE it!  If you are reading this post, please now share 10 Fun Facts about YOU on YOUR blog!  Share your  link below and I'll come and give you some love!  Please share by Sunday, December 11, 2011. I'll do a random drawing on Sunday!

Sunday, December 4, 2011

Lasting Memories Challenge #67...Sentiment

This week at Lasting Memories Challenge Blog our Design Team was challenged to create a layout with a Sentiment. Join us this week for Challenge #67 and upload your creation by Saturday November 10th.

Since today is Sunday, I chose to create a layout about my favorite football team REDSKINS  sport FOOTBALL.

My sentiment is "SPORTS FaN" which definately describes me.



Used: Karen Foster pattern paper and rub-ons, Bo Bunny Chipboard and Reminisce diecut stickers.
Pictured: Is my self & my BFF Queen Kat representing our favorite football teams.