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Spring - Winter - Spring - Winter - Spring - Winter

2012-02-08T22:02:00.003-05:00

UGH! It just seems like this year has been very crazy weather for January and the start of February. Don't get me wrong, I'm not complaining that we've not had snow it's just hard to go back and forth with nice weather then cold/snow weather ... It puts me in the mood for Spring Cards but it's not quite time. I really should be making more Valentines! More soon. This card is for one of my friends in our SCS Craft Girls Blog Group - Melina. It's her 14th Wedding Anniversary and she posted that her favorite colors are green and purple. It was just the motivation I needed to get out my "new" CTMH Sonoma Paper Pack and play. The sketch is MOJO Monday #227. Back with more soon and to Melina - Happy 14!

Supplies: CTMH Sonoma Paper Pack, CTMH Stamps A Garden, The Best Thing, CTMH Ink Petal, Amethyst, Olive; CTMH Choc Flower Buttons, CTMH Sparkles Red, Pink & Purple; CTMH Grosgrain Vanilla Ribbon; CB Swissdots Folder

2012 - SYAO

2012-02-04T13:43:00.004-05:00

How fun ... 2012 and I've already got 32 Scrap Pages done and in my Albums! I love it when the MOJO is working. This page is for a new challenge group I joined at Paper Secrets. What a Fun place to find motivation to scrap and stamp! The have a weekly challenge "Scrap Your A$$ Off" and here is my this is my first page for the first challenge.

It didn't come out exactly like it looked in my mind, LOL ... a little too busy. Guess I should have used cardstock for the background but as we say sometimes, "A Page Done is a Page Done!"

Supplies: CTMH Fanfare, CTMH Stamps Doodle Alpha, "Solo F", CTMH Ink Indian River Blue, Tulip, Black, CTMH Button Assortment Red, CTMH Art Philosophy Cricut Cart

life is good!

2012-01-14T02:55:00.006-05:00

Woohoo! Today is our first Sharing From the Heart Blog Hop for 2012! Thanks for stopping by. If you're hopping with us today, you should have come here from Heather's Blog. Don't worry, if you didn't, you can always just start here and hop to the next great inspiration! As most of you know, I rarely do single pages as I'm a double page layout gal because I want them to match up. Today's layout though is for the FIRST page of my personal 2012 Scrapbook. I scrap all sorts of fun stuff I do hoping that someday, one of my grandchildren will want to know all about me and my life. Yup, these picts were just taken last week and I thought they were perfect to get my book started. I was inspired by a challenge on SB.Com for this month's Lyrics challenge which was to use a Katy Perry Song Title. I chose "A Cup

of Coffee" and snapped these picts with that in mind... I love coffee! I also did this page for the SB.Com Challenge, for "One Month at a Time" to scrap January Pictures, hand write the journaling and use a list. It really worked perfect with this page. I used up my CTMH Roxie Paper with this layout. I really like the new paper packs and how they're designed. I used up all of the paper and feel good that I won't have any lingering pieces in my stash that I need to use up again. My books will be fresh at all times with current papers. I love that idea. Well, the next stop on the Sharing from the Heart Blog Hop is Deb's Blog. I'm sure she's got a great project, page or card to show off for us this month. Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies: All CTMH Roxie Paper Pack, Roxie Stickease, Stardust Glitz, Bling Buttons, Opposites Attract Cricut Cartridge

JOY!

2012-01-10T23:56:00.008-05:00

OK, I have to admit ... I'm not missing the white stuff {"snow"} all that much. I do love stamping snowmen, snowflakes and other winter scenes but to get out and drive and work in it - un-unh... just not on my fun list. Tonight however, the pretty CTMH Wonderland papers were calling to me. It did make a very pretty card and the blues and purples are always great colors to play with ... I just felt a little guilty stamping a snow scene on a cool 50 degree night and wishing it would stay that way for all of winter. Maybe we could just have snowflakes ... inside ... on cards? Yeah, NO! I know it's not going to happen but a gal can dream. So this card is my tribute to a Non-Winter, LOL!

The sketch is this week's MOJO Monday #223. I also found a stamp that had not seen ink yet for the H2H Challenge this week! Stay Inspired!

Supplies: All CTMH - Paper Pack Wonderland, Petal CS, Stamps Winter Joy, Ink Chocolate, Sparkles & Bitty Sparkles, Snowflakes were cut with CTMH Cricut Cart Art Philosophy

Stay Inspired

2012-01-10T07:28:00.005-05:00

This past New Years Eve found me in a hotel traveling back home from a visit with family. We had such a great time together and of course as you've seen me mention, welcoming my new niece Sarah to the family. As I was thinking about all of the posts about New Years Resolutions and if I wanted to have some, I decided that I wanted to have "goals" instead of Resolutions. I was also searching for my "WORD" of the year. I had originally thought it would be "committed" because there were several areas of my life I wanted to be more committed to but that night as I checked in, I changed my mind. The key card said "Stay Inspired" and that my friends became my "WORD" (s) of the year. I loved that phrase, it sounded so much more positive! It also really felt like it fit all of the areas of my life, even my passion for stamping and scrapbooking! So I wish you a good 2012 and encourage you to Stay Inspired!

The sketch is from this week's Let's Scrap Sketch Challenge.

Supplies: All CTMH - Paper Pack - Jingle, Stamps - Doodle Alpha, He Said/She Said, Ink - Black, Cricut Cartridge CTMH Art Philosophy, Cricut Cartridge Pooh Font

Happy New Year!

2012-01-06T00:18:00.006-05:00

Happy 2012! Welcome to a New Year! I loved the holidays but sure glad to be back crafting. Let the fun begin for a new year. Tonight I worked late so didn't have time for alot other than getting some cards done for my Card Angel Sisters. I know it's supposed to warm up here in Ohio and the snow might melt but it's January so I'm thinking ... flakes and hearts. After all it's almost February, my favorite holiday month for Valentines!

I used sketch #15 from Freshly Made Sketches. It was just perfect for showing off the pretty new CTMH Winter paper I have "Wonderland". I found some lace in my PIF box that went wonderfully and I scoured my Scrap/Stamp/Office for some Vellum to complete the Perfect Sentiments #13 only to realize it didn't turn out as sparkly as I like Valentines. I have 1 little piece of Vellum left, I just might have to try again this weekend for another look but here's my first one! Enjoy!

Supplies: Paper - CTMH Wonderland; Ink - CTMH Grey Wool, Petal; Stamps - CTMH Winter Joy; CTMH Art Philosophy Cricut Cart, MM Snowflake Brads; Crystal Stickles

Countdown to New Catty

2011-12-14T02:00:00.009-05:00

I'm not sure why but my Crafty Clock gets ticking as we get close to starting to countdown for the new catty. It may be this time of year when I get lots more crafting done due to weather ... or maybe it's the holidays and all the occasions to scrap or reasons to make cards. I start getting motivated to "use up" all the older paper packs I have so I can make room for new...woohoo! This week was no different! Time to use up the older Christmas paper packs so I can get ready to scrap 2011 holidays with new stuff! Do you find yourself doing the same?

Now is a GREAT time to check out all of the fantastic layout ideas in CTMH Jeannette Lynton Sketch Idea book, "Magic". Both of these layouts came from ideas from this book. Of course, it was a GREAT time to use my Cricut CTMH Art Philosophy Cartridge for both layouts. I don't think I do a page without it now!

Thanks for stopping by on our Sharing from the Heart Blog Hop! If you came from Deb's Blog you're on the right path and it's time to hop to Polly's Blog. Don't worry if you started here! No matter where you start, you'll still get around the loop to see all of the GREAT creations this month. Thanks for stopping!

Supplies: CTMH Mistletoe Paper Pack, CTMH Art Philosophy Cricut Cart, CTMH Stamps Holiday Wishes, CTMH Ink Cranberry, New England Ivy

November 2011 Sharing From the Heart

2011-11-14T01:00:00.003-05:00

Whew! I almost missed this month's Sharing From the Heart Blog Hop! I don't know how I missed the sign up? Well Diana, bless her heart, was willing to add me to the list so here I am! You should be hopping in from Adeline's Blog. I was so excited to show off my pages for this time because I REALLY like the CTMH Elemental Paper Pack! It's SO versatile. The colors are awesome and the patterns are great for fun backgrounds. This sketch is from Even More Scrapping #34 Sketch. Cheryl does such a great job with the sketches! I rotated the sketch to make it work for my pictures.
Check out the CUTE leaves and letters all cut from the CTMH Art Philosophy Cricut Cart. For the accent colors to go with the Elemental Paper Pack I used the new Dark Yellow & Orange Shade Pack. It gave me some great variety for the leaves and the letters. Don't forget that with the new CTMH DSP, the fun strip I have in the middle was cut from the top of the paper. I think this is a GREAT idea and I'm really pleased they have the name now on the back of the strip and not on the paper. By the way, these fun Fall photos are from our annual Fall Tour Day. Here in Ohio, every year in October they designate a weekend and a variety of Fall stops you can
check out. We only picked 2 - 3 stops but it was a beautiful day and just perfect to be out touring the every day sites we miss. Not to mention, the color was indescribable. For this page I added a poem I found called, "October's Party". Sometimes I don't have alot of journaling for this as we go every year and the pictures are just sites we saw so a poem worked perfectly. I had SO much fun cutting out the leaves on my CTMH Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge that I cut some extra to use for a card. The word "Fall" was actually a goof for my page as it was too large to fit in the spot I wanted. All good, it could go on my card. The card design is from this weeks Card Pattern's #141.
Making the card was a great way to use up the scraps from the page. I added Glitz Glitter to some of the leaves to give it a little sparkle.

Well, I hope you've had fun on the Sharing From the Heart Blog Hop for November. You probably arrived from Adeline's Blog but if not, no worries because you're now back at the beginning and headed to Diana's Blog. Thanks for Hopping!

Supplies: All CTMH
Paper - CTMH Elemental Paper Pack, Cardstock Dark Yellow & Orange Shade Pack
CTMH Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge
CTMH Wooden Buttons & Glitz Glitter (card)

Ahhh Holidays

2011-11-12T23:01:00.002-05:00

I always look forward to the holidays but getting there is crazy. No matter how much planning and practice I've had, it just seems to be controlled chaos. I find myself wishing for peace and yet, the holiday arrives and it becomes quiet and calm around my house for a few days. Ahhh, Holidays! Once again this year I find myself planning and figuring for how to get all I want completed done for the celebrations. I'm hopeful this year, I have the perfect plan, LOL! We'll see? It's always fun to try. My card is sketch came from Freshly Made Sketches #10 and a cute card I cased in the SCS Gallery. Supplies: CTMH Paper Cranberry, Garden Green, Black; CTMH Stamps Universal Backgrounds, Everlasting Life; CTMH Ink Black, Encore Gold; CTMH Opaques; CTMH Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge

Happy Thoughts!

2011-10-29T01:31:00.003-04:00

Really this is some of my ALL TIME favorite paper from CTMH! It seems like the colors just go GREAT with any season. They also always seem to make the card peaceful and pleasant. I especially like the Juniper Satin Loop Ribbon, so pretty. This is for a good friend of mine going through some tough times. The sentiment, from Card Chatter set worked just perfectly. I was determined to use my butterfly dies tonight...guess it's my way of pretending is Spring out, LOL! No such luck here in Ohio, they even said possible flurries this weekend, ugh! Well, it's a great time to stay in and finish up my Christmas Cards! woohoo! Stamp On! Supplies: CTMH Paper Wings CB, CTMH Stamps Card Chatter - Sympathy, CTMH Ink New England Ivy, CB Emboss Folder Birds, CTMH Opaques, SU! Butterfly Die

Best Foot Forward

2011-10-17T00:00:00.005-04:00

Happy Monday! I read an excerpt from Joel Osteen's new book and he talks about how Monday's can be better days if we make up our minds to focus on the positive and enjoy the good moments! I thought that was interesting because so often we can decide if our day is "good or bad" just by making up our minds one way or another. I did have to laugh though when I saw the sentiment for this stamp set as it went just perfectly.

I found this new sketch challenge for Friday's - Friday Sketch Challenge #3. Worked perfectly for this Halloween stamp set I wanted to use - Yay! Supplies: All CTMH - Paper: Olivia, Olive CS; Ink: Desert Sand, Chocolate; Stamps: Wicked SOTM August; Sparkle Brads

Wings with Art Philosophy!

2011-10-14T00:34:00.009-04:00

WELCOME to October Sharing From the Heart Blog Hop! You should be landing here from Kristine's Blog. Always FUN, CTMH goodies to see each month. Unfortunately this month's post just didn't work out well for me. Of course, I had a scrapbook page all planned and ready for you to check out but I didn't get home in time from traveling for work to photo so I could post. I tried photoing tonight but just couldn't get the light good enough for it to be clear and not fuzzy. So, I had to re-group and come up with "plan B". I've been gone all week so time was of the essence if I hoped to spend some time with DH tonight. I thought this was a FUN option because I decided to see how quickly I could come up with a card using the CTMH Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge. If you haven't ordered one yet,I suggest you do so quickly because I haven't taken this cartridge out of my Cricut since I received it and I love every die cut I find to use (even the lettering is awesome)! I think it took me longer to find the sketch I wanted to start from, which by the way, this came from Some Odd Girl Blog. Ran the papers through my Cricut and put the card together. I need to add a sentiment but since I'm not sure yet what I'm going to use this one for ... I'll add later. Sometimes, Quick is an AWESOME option!

Thanks for stopping by! Hopefully I'll get my scrapbook page photo'd soon and you can check it out! The next stop on our blog hop is Stephanie!

Supplies: All CTMH - Paper Wings; Black Grosgrain, Bitty Sparkles, Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge

For My Uncle

2011-09-30T23:39:00.007-04:00

This week I received a nice card from an Uncle of mine. It was really nice thank you note but it made me think about that I rarely if ever send cards to men in my family? I'm so used to just sending to my Mom and Aunts. I decided to make this card for my Uncle and reply with a card back to him. This is some of my favorite CTMH Creative Basic papers - Silhouette. Of course, I had to use A Tweet. There have been some pretty little humming birds outside my office window, great inspiration! The card sketch is from this week's challenge at Paper Players #65. Supplies: CTMH Creative Basics Silhouette, Ink Desert Sand, Bamboo, Black; Stamps A Tweet, Creative Bloom Flowers

Celebrating Fall's Arrival

2011-09-26T23:39:00.003-04:00

Oh yes, while I'm not enjoying all the rain we're experiencing I am looking forward to Autumn here in Ohio. We live by several beautiful parks and it's always such a lovely time with all of the tree leaves turning colors. I discovered this great leaf cut out on my CTMH Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge and knew it was just perfect for this card. The card sketch is from this week's Sweet Sketch Wednesday #119. More to come with this cute leaf die cut! Supplies: All CTMH: Paper - Olivia, Olive CS, Vanilla Cream CS, Chocolate CS; Ribbon - Autumn Terracotta Ribbon Rounds; Stamps - November Word Puzzle; Ink - Chocolate

August Moments!

2011-09-13T23:26:00.009-04:00

It's me and I'm back! It's been a crazy busy August/September getting everyone ready for back to school. My oldest we move into an apartment off campus for college this year and my youngest is a Senior in high school so it was a variety of busy moments getting him ready.

Welcome to our September Blog Hop! If you started at the beginning, you came here from Diana's Blog. This month on our Sharing From The Heart blog hop we were challenged to use one of our favorite color combos. Lately, Vineyard Berry seems to be showing up on lots of my pages and I love the Kraft for background pages. It was a great time to use some scraps for embellishments cut with CTMH Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge. It's AWESOME! If you haven't tried yours yet or received yours yet .... GET IT! I haven't taken it out of the cricut since I received it.

And especially for our Blog Hop, I have another FAVE color combo to share -- Honey, Dutch Blue and Chocolate. I've been busy trying to use up some older paper packs and this one came out for a great match with Sepia photos! Don't miss the opportunity to share in the comments your favorite CTMH Color Combos!

Thanks for stopping by on our September Blog Hop! Be sure to check out the GREAT work at the next stop with Tammy. Supplies: CTMH Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge, Paper Emporium, Kraft CS, Vineyard Berry CS,

Rained Out

2011-08-22T23:59:00.002-04:00

We might have been rained out for our Father's Day festivities but rain wouldn't hurt my feelings because right now I've been busy SCRAPPING! This cute layout has been in my file to use for awhile, it's from H2H. We had plans for a picnic but because of rain we stayed home. My DH still had a good time though as I made him dinner and he tinkered with his hot rods all afternoon, something he doesn't get to do often. Of course, for this page I had a great time trying some new features on my CTMH Cricut Cartridge Art Philosophy. I haven't taken it out of my machine since I got it! Way too fun! Supplies: All CTMH - Paper Felicity, Chipboard Letters, Flip Flaps, Cocoa and Desert Sand Ink

Bless This Nest

2011-08-21T21:04:00.002-04:00

Well, this weekend I was busy packing up my son to move back to college. He's moving in an apartment off campus this year so it's lots more furniture and household items that have to go. When I saw these stamps, I new this was perfect for this weekend as all I could think of was that he's going to need lots of prayer and a little luck. It especially made me nervous when he told me the guys expected him to cook for them as none of the rest can cook. Seriously?! My son can't either so that out to be interesting. The sketch is from this week's MOJO MONDAY #204. The paper is retired CTMH Elegant Bouquet. Just using up scraps I have left. Enjoy! Supplies: All CTMH - Paper Elegant Bouquet, CS Cocoa, Sweet Leaf, Ink Cocoa, Sweet Leaf, Stamps Bless This Nest, Opaques Pearl, Colonial White Ribbon, Assrtd Buttons Green

Dear Mom

2011-08-15T02:16:00.003-04:00

I love this layout! These beautiful roses are from my DS. I also just discovered that Sam's has new size print of 6x8 for same price as 5x7. I think that size looks nice when it's a single picture. The paper is retired CTMH Elegant Bouquet and the Sketch is for this August Sketch for Friends That Scrap Group. Of course I'm still playing with the CTMH Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge. Aren't those butterflies awesome?! It's also my sample for VSBN (Virtual Scrapbooking Nights) Mini Event on SCS (Splitcoast Stampers) next weekend, August 20 & 21. I'm hosting the 8pm Challenge on Saturday. Come and Play! Supplies: CTMH Paper Elegant Bouquet (retired), CS Cranberry, Black, CTMH Cricut Cartridge Art Philosophy, CTMH Mini Sparkles, Misc Ribbon

Sharing From the Heart

2011-08-14T00:45:00.005-04:00

It's that time for our CTMH "Sharing From the Heart" Blog Hop again and we're really enjoying this month as we all have new goodies from the 2011 Fall/Winter Catalog. Woohoo! If you're following the Blog Hop, you just arrived from Lori's Blog. I actually didn't know what goodies to play with first. Just recently, my family had a GREAT time having a Family Reunion. I found the new paper pack - Typeset would work for this layout. Very difficult due to all of the colors and "busy" photos. I've also been playing non-stop with Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge so of course I cut all of the circles with the cartridge. The dimensional circles are from the new Milepost Shapes. The sketch is from Nuts About Sketches #172.

I hope you've enjoyed this stop on our Blog Hop! Your next stop this month is at Kristine's Blog.

Supplies: All CTMH - Paper Typeset, Ink Juniper, Stamps Classmate Alpha, Vintage Type, Cocoa Organdy Ribbon, Milepost Shapes, Opaques Brown

Thanks! You're Awesome

2011-08-07T21:08:00.003-04:00

It feels good to be back to crafting. It's been a long month of recovery from surgery and not feeling well! Woohoo! I needed a card for my Aunt who so graciously hosted the Family ReUnion that was my idea. She's an excellent hostess and we had a wonderful time. The card sketch is MOJO Monday 202# and the card supplies are from the new CTMH Paper Pack WOTG (Workshop On The Go) - Roxie! It came with some GREAT Bling! Of course I also used the new CTMH Cricut Cart Art Philosophy. If you have a Cricut, you will find this cartridge a must have as it cut all the banners, both the scallop circle and the standard circle. It's SO versatile! I had 3 of these cards made in less than 35 minutes! Supplies: CTMH Paper Roxie, CTMH Ink Sunset, CTMH Stamps Frames, Tags & Borders, CTMH A little Thanks, CTMH Black Grosgrain, CTMH Bitty Sparkles, CB Folder Dots

All Dressed Up

2011-07-13T23:36:00.007-04:00

and some place fun to go! This scrap page is my youngest DS and he's going with his girlfriend to a wedding. It was so fun to help him pick out what to wear, he rarely dresses up. What a cutie! I was so excited to see these colors go with my FAVORITE new paper pack - Lucky! Orange is his favorite color so I should have lots more pages to coordinate.

Welcome to July CTMH Blog Hop! I'm glad you stopped by. You should have come from Kristine's blog where I'm sure you saw lots of CUTE CTMH. Your next stop on our July CTMH Blog Hop is Lori's Blog and I'm positive you won't want to miss what she's come up with to showcase this month! Party On! Supplies: CTMH Paper Lucky, CTMH Lucky Journal Blocks & Chipboard Pieces,

Holiday Weekend!

2011-07-01T23:22:00.005-04:00

Happy "Almost" 4th of July! Woohoo! I just love Friday's and especially Friday's going into

L-O-N-G weekend! 3 day weekends are so fun. I hope to have lots to post in July as I plan to do a Scrapbook Challenge (15 days of challenge pages) and some fun cards for Summer sending.

This holiday card was inspired by the a sketch I found on SCS Verve Sketch June Week #2. It's also for Diana's Weekly Stamping Challenge to use buttons. All good fun! Supplies: CTMH Paper Fanfare, Creme Brulee CS, CTMH July Word Puzzle, CTMH Ink Cranberry, Black, CTMH Holiday Buttons, Assrtd Blues, Star Emboss Folder

Summertime and the Livin' is Easy

2011-06-22T01:07:00.005-04:00

Well ... that's according to my dear sons who are all out of school and lovin' every minute of Summer! My house feels like chaos now that they're back but it's a good kind of crazy. You just forget how much teenage boys can eat and sleep, LOL! I did this layout for SCS VSBN (Virtual Scrapbooking Nights) which was this past weekend. The challenge was to use a "word cloud" which they gave the site for to create. It worked perfectly for these picts I had of the boys. This layout was a fun one because it was time to get out my NEW pack of CTMH Fanfare and play! The layout idea came from Studio J. Nope...it's a done traditional but sometimes when I'm looking for a sketch idea, Studio J is a GREAT place to get ideas! I'm sure I'll have lots more fun Summer Pages soon and this paper pack will be coming out again! FUN colors! Supplies: CTMH Fanfare, EK Success Punch, CM Star Punch, Cricut CM Cheerful Seasons

Ties That Bind Us Together

2011-06-06T21:29:00.004-04:00

This weekend I had time to scrap! Yay! I think my Scrap Mojo is back from it's vacation. This page is of my son Brandon home from college on Spring Break. There are days I look at pictures of him and wonder where the time went. The layout came from a scraplift challenge at SB.com and thanks to Jen & Angie on the SCS Recyclers Thread I had some cute ribbon & bling to add. Of course, my new Spellbinder Labels 4 added just the perfect touch for the title, embellishment and journal spaces. The paper is CTMH Emporium, I've just about used it all! Gasp! Supplies: CTMH Kraft CS, CTMH Emporium Paper, CTMH Inks Sweet Leaf, Crystal Blue, Vineyard Berry, Cocoa, Amuse Banner Die, Spellbinders Labels 4, Crinkle Ribbon, Bling, Stamps Hero Arts Cheery Bird

Springtime

2011-05-15T23:54:00.003-04:00

It's raining again here in Ohio. I'm hopeful that sometime soon we'll enjoy sunshine and flowers. Until then, we'll have to put up with the raindrops. This sketch is from the Sweet Sketch Sunday for this week. The paper is CTMH Mayberry. I thought it was perfect for a Springtime card. Enjoy! Supplies: CTMH Mayberry Paper, CTMH Wonderful Charms Stamps, CTMH Smoothie, Olive, Cocoa Ink, CTMH Opaques, MFT Rose Die, Organdy Ribbon

If Friends Were Flowers

2011-05-14T23:02:00.003-04:00

I'd pick the Gals on SCS Recycle thread! I've only been hanging out with them for the last month or so but they sure have inspired me to lots of new crafting ideas and goodies! Not to mention I've found lots of fun stuff going through my stash looking for things to share...like these CTMH Acrylic Cards. I always have fun when I get them out but of course, they got pushed to the back of the basket and forgotten. Well, they were back in play tonight. This fun card sketch came from Card Patterns Sketch 115. The best part is the Ribbon Flower, I think. I just discovered a product called "Glubers" for making these and I've used up my first package. Tonight I got them out thanks to the inspiration from Card Ideas Challenge to make your own flowers. Woot! woot! Out came the Glubers and the Ribbon. Another shout out to the H2H Crew for the Button Challenge this week, they were still laying on my desk from playing earlier! Supplies: CTMH Paper Sophia, CTMH Stamps Sophia, CTMH Follow Your Dreams, CTMH Ink Pear, Cotton Candy, Desert Sand, TulipCTMH Pink Assrtd and Holiday Buttons, Misc Ribbon

Tuesday has

2011-05-10T23:41:00.004-04:00

Gone to the Birds...LOL! I'm back tonight with more birds but I've gone back to the Wings CB Paper. I have just a couple sheets left but my goal was to not hoard the paper for that just in case moment, LOL! There will always be more paper faves. I'm still lovin' those CTMH new button assortments (H2H Challenge) and tonight I'm playin with green and blue. This great sketch is from Sweet Sketch Wednesday #100. (Happy #100!) Supplies: Wings CB Paper, Kraft CS, CTMH Stamps Blessed, CTMH Ink Olive, Twilight, New England Ivy, CTMH Button Assortment Green, Diamond Stickles, Green Organdy

Fun for Monday!

2011-05-09T23:49:00.004-04:00

Ahh, yes I actually got to stamp on a Monday! Wow! I just happened to be off work today so it was the perfect day to actually do the MOJO Monday 190 Sketch on Monday! Woot, woot for me. I also still had out the lovely CTMH Sophia paper pack I was playing with this weekend and I got out the CTMH pink buttons to send to my friend Laurie. Poof! The stars aligned, and I decided that all those yummy goodies were out for a reason and here's the card I have to show for it. It was also just perfect for the H2H Challenge this week - 2 for 2 on Monday! Now that's the start to a good week. Supplies: CTMH Sophia Paper, CTMH Stamps Blessed, CTMH Ink Pear, Goldrush, CTMH Pink Assortment Buttons, Misc Organdy Ribbon and Charm

Another For Mom

2011-05-08T23:17:00.003-04:00

Happy Mom's Day to all Mom's. Today was very sweet as my hubby and sons left me to play the afternoon away in my Scrap/Stamp room. I was able to get several cards done and even a couple scrap pages! It was awesome to have "uninterupted" time to play! The window was open and there was a nice breeze and in between the mowers going, I could hear the birds. So very nice. My Mom, bless her heart, drove over 2 hours to my Sister's house to spend the day with her. My Mom is wonderful like that...if you can't come to her, she'll come to you. I wish I were closer. I wanted to tell my Mom again how much I love her. She SO enjoys getting cards that I make for her (every new one is her FAVORITE!). This week's is done with colors I would choose --- Bright! I got into my new CTMH Sophia WOTG. This Workshop-On-The-Go comes with an Idea Page for scrapping and cards, a stamp set, and some buttons. I ended up using the MOJO Monday 189 Sketch. I know my Mom will find a spot for this one on her counter, I can't wait to send it to her. Supplies: CTMH Paper Sophia, CS Tulip, Pear, CTMH Stamp Sophia, CTMH Tulip Ribbon

For My Mom

2011-05-06T18:32:00.007-04:00

My Mom told me that her favorite papers I've been using is the blue/greens I got not too long ago. So out came the CTMH Wings CB pack for her Mother's Day Card. I also wanted to use my new CTMH Blessed Stamps. I did stamp "Happy Mother's Day" inside the card. The card was from MOJO Monday 187 Sketch. I definitely hope to use that sketch again soon. I am almost out of the Wings CB papers but I've made SO many fun cards with this pack. I may just have to order another before it is gone for good :) Supplies: CTMH Wings CB, CTMH Blessed Stamps, CTMH Ink Juniper, Cocoa, Misc Charms

Still Hopping Along

2011-04-17T20:19:00.003-04:00

I'm still playing with my fave CTMH Easter Stamps this week! Another Mojo Monday #186 Sketch and of course CTMH Bunny Love Stamps! I'm updating for the H2H Bunny Hop this week too! Come and check out all the fun Easter/Spring Projects. Suppliers: CTMH Animal Crackers CB, CTMH Bunny Love Stamps, CTMH Ink Tulip, Creme Brulee, Dutch Blue, Stickles, CTMH Sparkles

Ribbon Inspired

2011-04-10T16:22:00.003-04:00

This weekend I had time to play again both scrapping and stamping and I wanted to get my Easter cards done and out. I used the Mojo Monday #185 sketch. I was going through some stash to see what would "hop" out at me and found this ribbon from Ribbon Boutique and knew those were just the colors I wanted to use for Easter cards. It took a while to get just the right shades pulled together but I thought it came out cute for my favorite CTMH Easter stamps Bunny Love!

Are You Hoppy?

2011-03-07T20:44:00.003-05:00

This week I'm traveling for work and we're in the very pretty city of Nashville, TN. I saw Daffodils on my way here and it's "greener" here in TN than OH. Definitely makes me anxious for Spring to arrive! It seemed like a good time to get out some Easter stamps and get ready for March and April stamping! The sketch I used is from Sweet Sketch Wednesday. It was fun to use all these layers. Supplies: CTMH Emporium CB, CTMH Stamps Bunny Love, CTMH Ink Cocoa, Juniper, Creme Brulee, CTMH Just Blooms, CTMH Pearl Opaques

Let's Go Again!

2011-03-06T01:31:00.004-05:00

I needed a card for a young friend of mine. That meant it was time to get out the CTMH Thrill Ride and stamp with the Merry-Go-Round again! I like that stamp set because it always reminds me of the Fair -- Fun Rides, Hot Summer Day, Cotton Candy ... yum! I'm not much into rides anymore but it was sure fun when I was little. This sketch is the Mojo Monday 180 and I chose these colors for the H2H Challenge to use Gypsy, Creme Brulee and Black. Supplies: CTMH Paper Hooligans, CTMH Stamps Thrill Ride, CTMH Ink Creme Brulee, Gypsy, Black, CTMH Green Buttons, CTMH Sparkles

Friends Forever!

2011-03-05T19:57:00.003-05:00

A good friend of mine sent me a Birthday Card and it was SO SWEET to hear from her. As I took it off the shelf today, I decided that I wanted to send her a card as well -- just because. She's the kind of friend that you can ALWAYS count on no matter when, where or what! I used this week's sketch at Card Positioning Sketches #207 and the color scheme from Pals Paper Arts Challenge 83. Off to find an envelope :) Supplies: CTMH CS Kraft, Chocolate, Spring Iris, CTMh Stamps Unity, CTMH Ink Chocolate, Spring Iris Desert Sand, CTMH Sparkles, Misc Lace

Come On Spring!

2011-03-05T13:54:00.005-05:00

I keep gazing out the window hoping to catch a glimpse of the beautiful Cardinals, Robins and Blue Jays that enjoy my yard and trees each Spring and Summer. I've seen them this last week a couple times so I know Spring is close! Today it's a downpour with lots of Flood Warnings but we had so much snow that had to melt, I guess it had to go somewhere. Glimpses of birds in my yard were all I needed to get out my bird stamps again as many of you know, they're some of my favorite! The Challenge at Cute Card Thursday 91 is to create a card for Spring and another Very Cute Sketch at "the sweetest thing" Sketch Sunday Challenge 106 was just a great way to get started! Here's my glimpse of Spring! Enjoy! Supplies: CTMH Emporium CB, CS Cocoa, CTMH Stamps A Tweet, CTMH Inks Sweet Leaf, Cocoa, Vineyard Berry, Twilight, CTMH Buttons Blue, CTMH Pearl Opaques

Wild About You!

2011-03-03T23:17:00.002-05:00

Sunshine always brings out my desire to use bright colors. It's finally starting to feel like we're making our way to Spring here in Ohio. This fun card was inspired by the Wild Thing Challenge at SCS VSN. I used the Sketch at Sketch Saturday. Supplies: CTMH Paper Animal Cookies, CTMH Stamps It's A Zoo, CTMH Ink Tulip, Pear, Honey, CTMH Big Brads

Express Yourself!

2011-02-27T23:38:00.002-05:00

I'm so glad to be back feeling better today. Last night I was stamping away with Splitcoast Stampers Virtual Stamping Night (VSN) Challenges and unfortunately about an hour after I ate dinner I was violently ill, turns out I had food poisoning. Wow, I don't remember ever being that sick before. I was definitely expressing myself at how unhappy I was to be in pain and sick, LOL! My card is a prettier way to Express Myself. This Wings paper is quickly becoming some of my favorite to use. Great colors! The sketch is from this week's SCS Verve Sketch. I added the extra border scallops for the Pals Paper Arts Challenge to use Scallops. I like it! Supplies: CTMH Wings, CTMH Stamps Wings, CTMH Ink Black, Juniper, Vineyard Berry, Olive, CTMH Black Grosgrain, SU! Scallop Loop Border Punch, SU! Eyelet Border Punch, SU! Butterfly Folder

Snow Again!

2011-02-26T12:47:00.003-05:00

This week has been a really crazy week, not only for work but also for weather! I couldn't believe we had another Snow Day Friday with 6 inches of snow and ice again. Well, it was great timing for the H2H Challenge "Are you tired of COLD yet?" Yes! When I think of cold, I think of cocoa. I've been wanting to use these stamps for awhile now! This seemed the perfect card just for the occasion. I used the Mojo Monday 179 sketch to complete this card. Supplies: CTMH CS Pacifica, Gypsy, Magnifique, CTMH Stamps A Sip, CTMH Sparkles, CB Folder Snowflakes, Silver Emboss Powder

It's Back

2011-02-20T14:40:00.004-05:00

Oh yes, it must be almost Spring here in Ohio because I saw the Robins back in our yard this weekend! YAY! Spring should be coming although today you wouldn't know it because it's in the 30's. It doesn't take much prompting for me to get my favorite CTMH Bird Stamp out "A Tweet" and this felt like just the weekend to do it. Mojo Monday #178 was a great sketch to start from and it was time to bring back out the Wings CB Papers. I just think these colors are so perfect for Spring Cards! Enjoy! Supplies: CTMH Wings CB Paper, CTMH Stamps A Tweet, CTMH Blue/Green Sparkles

Life's Little Moments

2011-02-16T23:05:00.004-05:00

This is always one of my favorite stamp sets to use, CTMH Treasures. I'm so very ready for Spring. It was time to break out the flowers. This card was inspired by the SCS Featured Stamper Challenge this week. I loved the simplicity and fun color. Supplies: CTMH Paper White Daisy, Cocoa Textured CS, CTMH Stamps Treasures, CTMH Just Bloomin' Flowers, Misc Ribbon

Blast to the Past

2011-02-15T00:04:00.004-05:00

Oh my, my, my ... after 14 days of our Countdown to Valentine Love I guess I really jumped off the deep end creatively to see what I could come up with that was something different. I saw the challenge this week at Pals Paper Arts was to come up with a Vintage Card and this is what I came up with. "Vintage" is quite a stretch for me creatively because it's just not my nature to have all these layers and distressing but after I quit fiddling and uploaded, it's growing on me. My DH really liked it so that's good. I also decided to make this card a 5x7 card and use the sketch for Week 2 on SCS Viva-La-Verve Challenge. Challenges are good, they keep the creative juices fresh...not to mention since I had the stamps it was fun to put them to good use. Supplies: CTMH Paper Passages, CTMH Stamps Vintage Postcard, Wonderful Friend, CTMH Ink Bamboo, Desert Sand, Chocolate, Black, Cocoa, Autumn Terracotta, Encore Copper, Versamark, CTMH Holiday Buttons

Happy Valentines Day!

2011-02-14T00:32:00.004-05:00

Wow, have we had a good time on our Countdown to Valentine Love! Now here it is, day 14. It may seem strange that I don't have another pink or red card...but those were for my friends. This card, this one is for my Hubby. He's been my DH going on 23 years (whew!). I know by now that he is not into "traditional" colors. For example, he's always bought my yellow roses. I can't remember a time he's bought red. Why? "I just don't like red, I like yellow." He's the most AWESOME Gift Giver and I'm sure there's something fun for me as he was out shopping yesterday all of a sudden. He did bring home bags of goodies for our sons as well. I made sugar cookies for him last night after he went to bed. Those are his favorites, he's not one for chocolate (gasp!). I've wrapped them up and I'm going to put his card with them so he'll find them in the cupboard. Supplies: CTMH Heart of Winter Paper, CTMH Stamps Soul Mates, Adorning Corners, CTMH Bamboo Brads

I'd like to wish all of my Countdown to Valentine Love Blog Hop Friends a Happy Heart Day as well! Thanks for including me in the fun! Check out Day 14 Below:

Make A Wish

2011-02-13T11:45:00.005-05:00

It's time for February Birthday Cards! This cute card was inspired by MOJO Monday 177 Sketch and the Countdown to Valentine Love Blog Hop I participated in. I saw many sweet projects using the Cherry-O papers so I just had to get mine out too. Happy Birthday to all my February Friends!

I'm so excited to share with you that I will be participating in another Weekly SCS Friends Blog Hop. I really enjoyed the Valentine Hop and I hope to create with these ladies again soon. The weekly hop will be on Tuesdays. You won't want to miss all the creative goodies you'll see from this group. I'm joining hoping to keep up with them, LOL! I hope you'll stop back Tuesday! Supplies: CTMH Cherry-O Paper, CTMH Stamps Piece of Cake, CTMH Sparkles

You Color My World

2011-02-13T01:04:00.005-05:00

I'm excited to show you this card because I just finished it, LOL! Yup, this wasn't the card I made yesterday to put on my blog today for Day 13 of our Countdown to Valentine Love but you know, when Inspiration hits sometimes you just have to go with it. I signed onto the CTMH Site and there was a card they had on the site showing off the new pink ribbons. I don't have those ribbons yet (although they are on my wish list) but the card was adorable AND I just happened to have the scraps from CTMH Sweetheart papers laying on my desk. The rest they say is history. I changed the stamps and used some brads I found cleaning today. I like how it turned out! Supplies: CTMH Paper Sweetheart, CTMH Stamps Priceless Love Word Puzzle, Misc Ribbons, Brads

Be sure to check out Day 13 Inspriation from our Countdown Blog Hop:

Inspiration!

2011-02-12T01:11:00.005-05:00

Several of my Blog Hop Friends for Countdown to Valentine Love have used the CTMH Evensong papers for their valentines this week! I had not thought of that idea but I was inspired so tonight I pulled out the pack I have left. The sketch is from Week 3 Verve Sketch on SCS. I also kissed the hearts for the H2H Challenge from Monday. Of course, I used the CTMH Card Chatter - Love Stamps for the sentiment. After all, I was inspired! Supplies: CTMH Evensong Paper, CTMH Stamps All My Love, Noted Backgrounds, Card Chatter - Love, CTMH Organdy Ribbon, CTMH Pearls, Misc Punches and Dies

It's Day 12, check out the inspiration below!

Cherish Family

2011-02-11T00:09:00.003-05:00

Ok, I'm back to my FAVORITE Papers -- Jingle! I know, I know I really should move on but this Jingle paper is such CUTE colors and makes for fun Valentines. This Sketch layout is from Mojo Monday. I'm sending it out to my Sister. She'll laugh that I had time to make her a card. Her kids are young and I keep telling her someday when her kids are more grown up, she'll have time to make me one, laugh! It's all good. Supplies: CTMH Jingle CB Paper, CTMH All My Love Stamps, CTMH Holiday Assrtmt Buttons

Thanks for Blog Hopping with us on the Countdown to Valentine Love this week! Check Out Day 11:

"Toadally" Love

2011-02-10T00:18:00.004-05:00

I only have scraps of this paper left because I used it all for my Son's Prom Scrapbook Pages. Those scraps worked perfectly for pulling together some cards for Valentines. I also used my Cricut on the sentiment, yay and paper pieced the frog! Don't you just love when you use your "expensive" tools! I wanted something a little different for Day 10 of our Countdown to Valentine Love. This card was just what I was looking for, thanks for stopping by! Supplies: CTMH Daydream, CTMH You Hold My Heart Stamps,

Check out the other great Day 10 Blog Hop projects:

XOXOXO

2011-02-09T07:52:00.004-05:00

Day 9 of our Countdown to Valentine Love and I'm still making Valentines! In years past, friends and family would have probably received the same Valentine, just with a different sentiment but this year, I made a variety. Mostly using scraps I had left over from last years paper except for the new ones I did with CTMH Sweetheart papers. I photographed my card before I added a little bling. This card layout was inspired by the featured stamper challenge on SCS. Supplies: CTMH That's Amore' Paper, CTMH Stamps Because I Love You, CTMH Designer Ribbon Rounds, CB Dots Folder

Speaking of Inspiration, check out all the other great Inspiration from our Blog Hop:

You Rock!

2011-02-08T07:15:00.004-05:00

Ahh teenagers, those moments of trying to figure out who you are, where you're going and what you like. I have teenage sons and although they give me moments of gray hair, I do start to see glimmers and glimpses of the men they're going to be and it's good. I think they will get there, LOL! This valentine is for my youngest DS. No pink and red for him - this works better! The sketch is from SCS Verve Weekly Challenges. Supplies: CTMH Paper You Rock, CTMH Stamps You Rock, CTMH Ink Honey, Olive, CTMH Organdy Ribbon, CB Folder Swirls, Diamond Stickles

Check out all the other GREAT Countdown to Valentine Love Projects Here:

Heartstrings

2011-02-07T09:31:00.005-05:00

It's not as cold and snowy out as they had been predicting today, yay! Much easier to get going on a Monday when it's not blustery as well. Today for our Day #7 Countdown to Valentine Love I'm ready to show you another card I made with the beautiful new CTMH Sweetheart papers. I am hoping to get some Valentine picts for a cute scrapbook layout using these papers as well. The sketch is from MOJO Monday #175. Supplies: Paper CTMH Sweetheart, Stamps CTMH Card Chatter - Love, CTMH Sparkles Reds and Purples, Misc Ribbon and Stickles

I hope you get to enjoy the rest of the GREAT Projects on the Countdown to Valentine Blog Hop! There have been some beautiful creations to see, check it out!

Express Yourself

2011-02-06T00:16:00.005-05:00

Happy Sunday! It's Day 6 of our Countdown to Valentine Love and today I want to share with you a card and gift I made for a friend of mine. I used the sketch from H2H Challenge this week. I also used my new CTMH January Wings Creative Basics. Oh how yummy! The colors are SO pretty in the Wings paper, one of my faves -- Vineyard Berry. I made a card and the cover for a little photo album with this sketch and papers. Supplies: CTMH Paper Wings CB, CTMH Stamps Wings, CTMH Ink New England Ivy, CTMH Black Grosgrain

Check out Day 6:

I Love You!

2011-02-05T00:09:00.004-05:00

In Day 5 of our Countdown to Valentine Day Love it's time to show you the Valentine Day Card I made for my Mom. I mailed it off to her today. I wanted to use the new CTMH Sweetheart papers because they're just perfect for cute card for Mom. I love the colors and with CTMH Pink Sparkles it all came together quite wonderfully. I embossed the heart and phrase in gold to give it a little extra sparkle. These cute heart stamps I got in one of the Fun Mystery boxes from the Summer CTMH Special, aren't they adorable?! Just perfect for Mom! Supplies: CTMH Paper Sweetheart, CTMH Stamps Just Because, CTMH Organdy Ribbon, CTMH Sparkles

Be sure to check out the rest of Day 5 Valentine Goodies for our Countdown Blog Hop below:

Valentine Mojo

2011-02-04T00:32:00.004-05:00

Woohoo, our 14 Day Countdown to Valentine Love has really inspired me to get out all the paper and fun stuff I can find that I might have that would work for Valentines. Of course, I also had to get out and play with some of the New Crafty Goodies I got with my last CTMH order. You are not going to want to miss new button packs found on page 115 of the 2011 Spring/Summer CTMH Idea Book ! Super Cute!

My card today for Day #4 is inspired by the Mojo Monday Sketch 176 and especially the card by Sarah of their design team's card. I got these cute little paper doilies in a gift RAK from a friend on SCS and as soon as I saw Sarah's card, I knew what I was going to do with them. Don't you just love beautiful Inspiration? Supplies: CTMH Paper Stylin', CTMH Stamps Soul Mates, CTMH Button Packs Pinks and Red, CTMH Blooms

Check out all of the beautiful Valentine Day Projects for our Day 4 Countdown

Valentine Sweetness

2011-02-03T00:33:00.006-05:00

Anyone who knows me knows that one of my favorite sweets is bubble gum! It's not too often that I don't have a pack or at least a piece with me. Since it's such a joke between my friends I thought it would be only fitting to make them gum holders for Valentines Day. So my 14 Days to Valentine Love Countdown project today was to get these done! I used to make gum holders for the little Trident Packs but the gum makers changed their packaging so I finally took the time to come up with new measurements for the boxed gum. For these holders, I decided to use CTMH That's Amore and another one of my favorite CTMH Love Stamps - Soul Mates. I'm hoping my friends will enjoy these as much as I enjoyed making them! Supplies: CTMH Paper That's Amore, CTMH Stamps Soul Makes, CTMH Bitty Sparkles, CTMH Ribbon Rounds Reds

Want to see more GREAT Valentine Cards and Gifts? Check them out here:

Snow Lovin'

2011-02-02T01:50:00.006-05:00

This really wasn't the project I planned for today but there was just something about a Snow and Ice Storm that brings out the need in me to stamp -- Snowmen! Oh yes, that and the fact that these are my FAVORITE Stamps and paper. I figured what better way to celebrate Day #2 of our 14 Days to Valentine Love than to use my favorite CTMH stamps and paper. Who could resist the little heart of love he brings?

The sketch is from this weeks Sweet Sketch Wednesday #86! It was perfect to show off my snowman...yes, I'm lovin' some stamping time tonight thanks to the snow and ice. Supplies: CTMH Jingle CB, CTMH Stamps Snow Friends & Soul Mates, CTMH Sparkles, CB Hearts Folder

Want to see the rest of the GREAT projects for our Valentine countdown? Check out below

Welcome February!

2011-02-01T19:20:00.006-05:00

It's here! February 14 Day Countdown to Valentine Love! This year I'll be celebrating the countdown with other CTMH friends of mine as we showcase our CTMH Valentine Projects for you. Every day for the next 14 Days, I'll be posting a Valentine Card or project hoping to inspire you to get out your CTMH and create for your loved ones! On my blog I'll be using both older CTMH papers to encourage you to use your stash and new CTMH papers so you can see the beautiful Sweetheart papers that were just introduced in the new Idea Book today! If you enjoy the post please post a comment, you just may be the lucky recipient of the card or project I have posted.

Today, my card sketch is from 01/09 Sweetest Thing Sunday Sketch and the supplies are CTMH Boom-di-Ada Creative Basics.

Check out the other GREAT Projects Shown below.

Good Bye January

2011-01-31T01:16:00.004-05:00

January 31 and just before it gets away from us I wanted to post another card using the CTMH January SOTM - Find Your Style and the Wings Creative Basics papers. Not that the papers are going away in February but I set a challenge to use the paper a much as I could in January. Usually I get the pack, use a couple pieces and the rest sits. I'm SO glad I spent the time playing with the SOTM and the papers! It was really fun to see all the different looks. Of course I'm not done yet but ... it was fun for January! February I'll be playing with the new CTMH Sweetheart papers like yesterdays sneak peek and some of the older stash I have. Lots of hearts coming up....LOL. This sketch is from last week's Mojo Monday #174. I didn't get to play since I was traveling. I also was inspired by a Karen's card I saw on the Mojo thread where she used butterflies instead of circles. Supplies: CTMH Wings CB, CTMH Stamps Find Your Style & Bohemian Alpha, CTMH Kraft CS, CTMH Pearls, Butterfly & Birds and Swirls CB Folder

Sneak Peek -- Valentine!

2011-01-30T21:10:00.003-05:00

Oooohhhh it's SO close I just couldn't wait any longer.... it's time for a Sneak Peek of a Valentine with the new CTMH Sweetheart paper! I will be playing along with the 14 Day Count Down to Valentines Blog Hop starting Feb 1 but I just couldn't resist giving you a peek of one of the cards I've already designed for our 14 day hop. This sketch is from Mojo Monday #175. Be sure to check back Feb 1 - 14 for fun projects and cards for our count down to Love! Supplies: CTMH Sweetheart Paper, CTMH Stamps Card Chatter - Love, CTMH Ink Black, Cotton Candy, CTMH Sparkles

Welcome 2011

2011-01-29T23:54:00.004-05:00

This week H2H Scrap Sketch Challenge just clicked for me and I knew what picts I wanted to scrap using it. I decided since it was a page about my New Years Resolutions, I would use some of my favorite paper, Daydream. I just love the colors in this paper pack. I also used these pictures since it went with the SCS VSBN Challenge tonight. Supplies: CTMH Daydream, CTMH Stamps Make It Count, CTMH Shining Star, CTMH Designer Ric Rac, Cricut Calligraphy

Gone Too Long

2011-01-27T00:22:00.003-05:00

Tonight's post is a quick one as I only had a few minutes to complete the card I needed. My day job is just taking up too much time right now, LOL! Of course, if I didn't have that, I wouldn't be able to enjoy this fun hobby I have, right?! I'm still playing with my CTMH Wings CB and January SOTM which I hope inspires you to order next week when it comes out in the new CTMH Idea Book, available for orders on Feb 1. It's such great colors for this time of year and the ribbon that comes with the pack is wonderful! This is my first card for the H2H Challenge this week which was "Time to Get Wild" and feature an animal, bird or even insect. Supplies: CTMH Wings CB, CTMH Jan SOTM "Find Your Style", CTMH Ink Garden Green, Twilight, Cocoa, CTMH Opaques

Organizing

2011-01-19T00:50:00.005-05:00

So yes, if you looked at any of my recent posts you'll see that I've been very busy using my CTMH Wings Creative Basic papers and the January SOTM (Stamp of the Month) for various cards. So often, I order the package use a few of the papers and leave the last few pieces sitting. I'm challenging myself to use my Creative Basic paper while it's "new, fresh and fun" in as many cards and layouts as I can. I'm having fun so I hope to show off more cards with these versatile papers and YES! I broke out the new Spray Pens! If you haven't seen these yet, be sure to check out the CTMH new Idea Book (Feb 1) or the Inspirations Brochure out now for January! The sketch is from a new blog I found called Inkspirations Challenges.

Not that I mind having Scraps Left because ever since my scrap organization project last year, I use my scraps often. I have a Rubbermaid shelf that holds 3 bins. I took gallon size baggies and sorted my cardstock scraps by color family. The baggies are in the bin so it's SUPER easy to pull out, grab the baggie w/ the colors I'm looking for and use that paper. I then moved my printed paper scraps into my 12 inch boxes sorted by "Supplier". It's an easy way to grab those pieces also as I usually know what product I want for DSP to add. It's really reduced my Scraps that were sitting around because they're all easy to get to!!

The Challenge on H2H this week is to share an Organization Tip and I have to tell you, this process works AWESOME for me. I'd show you a picture but my scrap room is in disarray this week and my DH is working on enhancing my scrap closet with larger shelves and painting my room. It's my birthday present and I'm THRILLED! Don't worry, I'll be back to show it off when it's done! Supplies: CTMH Wings CB, CTMH Stamps Find Your Style, CTMH CS New England Ivy and Twilight, CTMH Spray Pens,

Home for the Holiday

2011-01-16T22:35:00.002-05:00

My oldest DS was home from college for Christmas Break. It took him a few days to get caught up on sleep and get into the "relaxation" mode but wow, when it hit him, he was ready. He was full of fun and ready to party. He went to friends for the weekend to go to a concert and spent many nights around home with friends at Christmas parties. It was good to see the goofy, fun side come out while he was taking a break enjoying the holiday! This sketch is from a new-to-me site I just found, Twisted Sketches. I'm always looking for a sketch to use as it sure saves time and gets my creative mojo for the page jump started. Supplies: CTMH Paper Mistletoe, CTMH Mistletoe Stickease, CTMH Sparkles and Bitty Sparkles

Find Your Style

2011-01-15T22:08:00.003-05:00

Tonight I had the chance to play with my new January goodies -- CTMH Wings Paper and SOTM Find Your Style. I loved the samples they had in the Inspirations brochure but decided to keep playing and find other ideas for cards I could complete. This sketch is from the Sweetest Thing Sunday Sketch. I'm sure I'll use it again as it's really cute! I'm really enjoying these papers, colors and stamps! Supplies: CTMH Paper Wings CB, CTMH Stamps Find Your Style, CTMH Ink Sweet Leaf, Twilight, New England Ivy, Cocoa, CTMH Opaques

Scrappy TGIF!

2011-01-14T23:27:00.004-05:00

I'm so glad it's Friday although next week I'm on the road traveling for work so I'll be even busier than this week. Tonight however it was time for some scrappin' and fun! I used the sketch at the new Scrapping H2H Challenge. Thanks Mary for the fun sketch. I ordered these picts from my OU Sports Website. They're of my son cheering at the OH B-Ball Game. I wasn't sure what to do with these picts because once I got them they were quite busy but I think this layout worked out. It's also been ages since I've used these papers that have been sitting in my stash so yay for using Stash! I can't imagine scrapping without CTMH Flip Flaps now! They are SO versatile for scrappers like me that want to use all the pictures. That's what's so nice, I can use all my picts and still just do 2 pages. Supplies: CTMH BT Papers Autumn Harvest,

It's A Scrappy Evening!

2011-01-13T23:53:00.004-05:00

I had time tonight to finish up a layout I started a couple weeks ago. I love when they're done! This paper is SO FUN to play with! I'm wishing I had more Halloween pages to scrap but will have to stretch my creativity and use it with other pictures as it's just SO cute. Not to mention my youngest DS Favorite color is Orange ... it's perfect! Supplies: CTMH Hooligans Paper, CTMH Hooligans Stick Ease, CTMH Ink Sunset, Pear and Gypsy, CTMH Stamps Classmate Alpha

Oh Yeah, New Goodies!

2011-01-12T23:41:00.010-05:00

FedEx showed up at my door early this week but
I challenged myself to wait until this weekend to open the box and finish up some past projects. Well....I almost made it, Wednesday is close, right? LOL! Today was such a snowy, blowy day it just seemed like a good time to open the box. Oohhh...wow! The new CTMH Wings papers are SO BEAUTIFUL! I just had to play. I used the sketch at Sketch Saturday and my new paper and CTMH Find Your Style stamps. Ooo-La-La...I like it! Supplies: CTMH Paper Wings CB, CTMH Stamps Find Your Style, CTMH Chipboard, CTMH Opaques

Good Times...Shared!

2011-01-11T23:12:00.004-05:00

Tonight I actually had time to complete the Sassy Lil' Sketch Challenge for this week. Unfortunately, my Cricut has quit working...it just won't power up so I had to get creative to get a title and some embellishment on this page. Stamps, sparkles and doodles will have to do for now. Supplies: CTMH Evensong Paper, CTMH Stamps Magical Season, Doodle Alphabet, CTMH Holiday Tags

Thanks!

2011-01-10T23:49:00.005-05:00

We're gearing up here for another Major Winter Storm so I'm in a "snow" kind of mood however the H2H Challenge was for the colors Pear, Sky and Colonial White. That led to a more "Spring" kind of card but that's ok because this card is going south and I needed a Thank You Card. Just what I needed! It's a perfect mix of old and new because the corner punch, little heart and paper are older and the embossing folder, ribbon and stamps are new. This cute sketch came from SCS Viva la Verve Sketch Challenge for this week. Supplies: CTMH CS Sky, Pear, Miracle DSP, CTMH Stamps A Little Thanks, CB Emboss Folders, CTMH Embellishments

Scrappin' This Weekend

2011-01-09T22:35:00.004-05:00

Woohoo, had some time to finish some scrap layouts this weekend. Of course, I started with some of my favorite picts from the holiday. LOL! Brand, what a character. I was so surprised when he came home with this crazy holiday tee shirt. Not his usual style but definitely cute and fun. He had a great time at the Christmas parties he went to and it was fun to see Nick. The layout came from a sketch from the new Sketch Support Blog. This is also my first layout for my friend Cheryl's Even More Scrapping Blog 52 Week Friday Challenge. She was inspired by our friend Jen (her blog Jen's Jewel Box). So I'm joining them and going to try to upload a scrap layout every Friday. 1 down, at least 51 to go...Fun, Fun! Supplies: CTMH Evensong Papers, CTMH Holiday Tags, CTMH Color Ready Hodge Podge Alpha Stickers, CTMH Rub Ons

Snow Days!

2011-01-08T23:42:00.004-05:00

This week and next we're supposed to have snow every day! Wow! I was so surprised when we got 5 more inches of snow Friday night. It just suddenly started coming down heavy. I'm going to have to pay attention to the weather. The nice part about that is that it's pretty when you're home and watching it out the window. Today was a good day to just get stuff done at home and enjoy some scrap and stamp time. When I saw this stamp, I knew I wanted to use it this weekend. It was just what I needed to complete the Mojo Monday 172 Challenge. Also had fun using up scraps from my Aspen pack of paper. Supplies: CTMH Aspen Paper, CTMH Snow Days Stamps, CTMH Sparkles and Bitty Sparkles, MM Snowflake Brads

Happy New Year!

2011-01-02T19:07:00.003-05:00

Woohoo, welcome 2011! I am looking for it to be another crafty year...hoping for more consistency. This last year seem to have some "crazy spots" for work and I hope to have those evened out this year. I think I'll be better prepared, at least that's what I'm hoping. Although, life has a way a throwing a curve or 2... I was planning to spend last evening making some cards and only got to finish up 1 because BR announced he had to leave back for college at 0700! I had been planning to leave about 1600 so this was quite a change. Fortunately, I was able to finish up my card AND get him packed up for his return to OU. This card is for MOJO171. It's also for my first upload for our January Challenge to be crafty daily. I only had time for a card BUT it was fun to get it done. I used the CTMH Acrylic Cards. Happy New Year! Here's to more fun stamping and scrapping for 2011! Supplies: CTMH Holiday Fun, CTMH Magnifique Paper, CTMH Acrylic Card, Staz On Timber Brown Ink, Stickles, CTMH Sparkles

Still Thinking of You!

2010-12-26T00:05:00.004-05:00

I'm just getting into the mode to make Christmas Cards, LOL! I did this last year too. It's just something about the Holiday that brings it out in me. Much easier for me to make my Christmas cards right after Christmas so that's just what I'm working on this week. It sure helped last year to get all my cards designed and pretty much finished during December and January however, I still had cards to make this November for my Mom so this year I hope to do both of ours for next year. This sketch is from H2H Challenges from this Summer. Of course, I'm still playing with my CTMH Jingle scraps! Supplies: Paper: CTMH Jingle, Stamps: CTMH Merry Pursuits, CTMH Bitty Sparkles, Misc Ribbon and Snowflake

Happy (Almost) New Year!

2010-12-25T23:06:00.004-05:00

Oh Fun Memories....this was last year's CTMH Holiday Paper - Jingle! It's still one of my FAVORITE papers and I love using it although I cringe a little as I'm slowly using it up...LOL! (Roll Eyes Here!) BUT I KNOW you KNOW what I mean. There's just something about using your favorite paper and wondering if you'll ever find more? I do like this years, Mistletoe but it's more traditional colors and although it's pretty, it's just not this bright and colorful Jingle. A few of my friends are getting this CUTE Happy New Year Card from me. I think the sketch is from Cute Card Thursday and I apologize I didn't write down the date. Since it snowed here today with more coming tomorrow, it seemed only fitting to use my CTMH Snow Friends stamps. I'm sending a Shout Out with this card to my stampin' friends over at Heart2Heart Challenges Blog as they have a fun challenge going until Jan 3 to upload your favorite Holiday Cards! Supplies: CTMH Jingle, CTMH Snow Friends Stamps, CTMH Sparkles, Stickles, CTMH Tulip Big Brads, CB Snowflakes Folder

Home for the Holidays!

2010-12-24T22:49:00.005-05:00

Whew, I can't believe it's been over 2 months since I last posted! I got busy in October with new responsibilities for work and somehow that "sucked the life" right out of my MOJO! I've tried, I've seriously tried but nothing seemed to work. I did get my Christmas cards made and sent out and have just started working on some Happy New Year Cards so I'm hoping to report I'm back....I just wanted to post tonight for Christmas Eve and wish all of you Merry Christmas! Life seems to be more back to normal pace so I plan to be back to posting regularly in January. I hope you enjoy your holidays! This card design came from MOJO Monday #164. Supplies: Paper: CTMH Mistletoe; Stamps: CTMH Snow Days, Holiday Commentary; Stickles, CTMH Bitty Sparkles, CB Dot Folder

Happy Birthday DH!

2010-10-13T20:25:00.004-04:00

10-12-10 ... Happy B-Day DH! I like birthdays but my DH says it is just another day, oh bah humbug! He's such a scrooge about his birthday. Well, I made him a card and a photo frame of picts of the boys and he did like that! I also made him a cake so we had fun even if he didn't want to admit that! Ha! This is the sketch from Mojo Monday #160. Supplies: CTMH Cherry O Creative Basics, CTMH Stamps Celebration, CTMH Holiday Buttons, Cricut George & Basic Shapes, SU! Eyelet Punch, Red Stickles

10-10-10

2010-10-10T19:56:00.004-04:00

Today was one BEAUTIFUL Fall Day here in Ohio! I went to work on my H2H Challenge to create a Birthday Card and when I finished up I was very pleased with the outcome...but it made me laugh because next on my list was to make a Birthday Card for my hubby whose bday is Tuesday, LOL! Well, this card won't work but I have some other challenges to finish up so coming up with another card for him won't be too difficult! The sketch is Mojo Monday 159. Supplies: CTMH Emporium CB, CTMH Stamps Piece of Cake, CTMH Ink Vineyard Berry, Indian Corn Blue, Creme Brulee, Sweetleaf, SU! Dot Folder, MS Daisy Punch

Clyde and Seymour

2010-10-09T17:23:00.004-04:00

Woohoo! Another layout done for LOAD (LayOut A Day) Challenge at Even More Scrapping! I'm slowly but surely getting caught up. Even if I don't, striving for 31 layouts for this month will really help me get caught up on my Yearly Goal. I need to do 47 pages for each of the next 3 months. I got a little behind in June and July but no matter how many I get done my Scrapbooks are still coming along nicely.

These pages are from our visit to SeaWorld this year. It was so fun to remember the first time we saw this show at SeaWorld. JT and I were talking about what age they were the first time and how much they enjoyed it then....we still enjoyed it this time as well. Supplies: CTMH Tinkerin, Cricut Cart Cindy Loo, CTMH Flip Flaps, SU! Top Note Die, SU! Scallop Edge Punch

At The Bay

2010-10-09T17:17:00.003-04:00

I'm trying to get caught up on my Scrappin' layouts for the LOAD (LayOut A Day) Challenge on Cheryl's (Even More Scrapping) Blog. I started late but hope to get caught up here soon! I've picked up these picts several times to get them scrapped and then ended up scrapping others. So glad they're on the page. This layout is from pg 58 of the CTMH Spring 2010 Catty. I really liked it as soon as I saw it and had it marked to scraplift. The stamps were from a goody box I got...how fun!

Traverse City is one of our FAVORITE places to visit and we always enjoy the stories Don tells from growin' up playing in the Bay. Good times! Supplies: CTMH Majestic, CTMH New Horizons, CTMH Alpha, CTMH Tulip Mini Medley

Big D - Oct LOAD

2010-10-08T22:59:00.004-04:00

My Friend Cheryl, at Even More Scrapping is doing an October LOAD (LayOut A Day) Challenge. I want to play along but having traveled all week, I'm behind. Here's my first page for this month. It's one of my favorite photos, it's of my Guys! It was taken on Fathers Day. The sketch is from sb.com Monthly Sketch Challenge. Supplies: CTMH Blue Ribbon, Cricut Cart Lyrical Letters

Falling For You

2010-10-03T23:22:00.003-04:00

Mom and I were talking the other day and one thing she misses about Michigan is the Fall and the Fall colors. I wanted to make a card for her that would have these colors in it and use leaves. I made 2, one for her and one for my son. I decided to incorporate that into the H2H Challenge for this week. I used alpha stamps, for a boy and chocolate - ABC! I think it looks better IRL than the picture, but it's ready to mail to 2 favorite people! Supplies: CTMH Back Country Paper Pack, CTMH November Word Puzzle and Spook AlleyStamps, CTMH Ink Autumn Terracotta, Crystal Blue, Choclate, Barn Red, CTMH Shimmer Brads, CM Leaf Punch

I'd Pick You

2010-10-03T20:48:00.003-04:00

Oh yes, it's Sunday night and it's time for me to upload my Mojo Monday 158 Challenge card. It seems the weekends lately are the only time I have to stamp and scrap to get some of the challenges I'd like to play done and uploaded. This weekend was especially nice for that as it was cold and rainy outside, my youngest son was gone and my hubby had his own projects he wanted to get done so that left me lots of uninterrupted time in the scrap room. It was the perfect weekend for it as it was World Card Making Day Saturday and I had lots of cards I wanted to get done. This was the sketch from Mojo Monday but it was also the Flourishes Challenge on SCS. Woohoo fun! I got this paper from Cheryl and I don't know what it's called but I sure like the colors! Thanks for checking it out! Supplies: All CTMH Paper, CTMH STamps Friendship Flowers, CTMH Sparkle Rhinestone, Misc Ribbon

More Scary Wishes

2010-09-27T23:21:00.003-04:00

Well...since the Halloween stamps were still out on my desk it was easy to grab those and use them for my card today. This sketch is this weeks sketch challenge on Taylored Expressions Sketch Challenge. I just love finding new sketch challenges to try! I'm almost to my card goal for this year...woohoo! Now to get busy scrappin'. I was still playing with CTMH Stamp of the Month Thriller and my new heat gun so I embossed again. Supplies: CTMH Stamps Thriller, Noted Backgrounds, CTMH CS Creme Brulee, Barn Red, Black, Olivia, CTMH Ink Barn Red, Creme Brulee, Versamark, CB Texture Die Swirls

OOOOhhhhhh Olivia....

2010-09-26T22:28:00.004-04:00

Today I opened some NEW Paper I just got --- CTMH Olivia and OOOHhhh yes it is OOOOHhhh SO pretty! I was busy, busy making Halloween cards today but I'm not quite done with September cards. I'll get them in the mail tomorrow and be ready for October and all the fun Halloween stamps I have. I need to get them out and get busy! These colors were from this weeks Colour Q but they were also just perfect as they matched the Olivia paper I wanted to use. The sketch is from this weeks Pals Paper Arts Challenge #61. Fun sketch, I'm sure I'll use it again! Supplies: CTMH Olivia, CTMH Ink Olive, CTMH Stamps Timeless, CTMH Shimmer Brads, CM Leaf Punch, CTMH Creme Brulee Ribbon

Showing Off Spook Alley

2010-09-26T22:14:00.003-04:00

I've decided that from now on when I purchase a stamp set I'm going to try my best to use all of the stamps that come with the set. Too many times, I purchase a set for "one" stamp and many are left uninked...what a waste. It is also a helpful challenge to get out of my comfort zone. Today's card for H2H Sketch Challenge was my first step toward my self-challenge. Not sure I would have used these stamps as I bought the CTMH Spook Alley set for the Frankstein I thought was so cute! I used him last week so this week, I decided to use some of the other stamps in the set. The CTMH Hooligans paper is quickly becoming some of my favorite and I'm having a great time with both this set and the paper. Supplies: CTMH Hooligans Paper, CTMH Stamps Spook Alley, CTMH Ink Black, Pacific, Stickles, Misc Ribbon

It's Monday Mojo Time

2010-09-21T00:47:00.003-04:00

and I found some tonight to get my card done! Very cute Mojo Monday 157 Sketch today, nice and simple. I love to get out this pack of paper as there's not too many ways to go wrong with basics. Of course it was also time to get out my favorite bird stamp from my CTMH Felicity set as it's been awhile...these are ready to fly. Supplies: CTMH Silhouette CB, CTMH Stamps Felicity, CTMH Ink Desert Sand, Bamboo, Black, CTMH Pearls, CB Swirls Texture Folder, Stickles Diamonds

Another!

2010-09-19T18:42:00.004-04:00

Ok, maybe my last post for today unless I finish my Scrap Challenge pages. Weekdays are usually very busy for me and with my computer being sent in for service this week it may just be easier to post if I get done tonight? Oh well, I did get more fun cards done, this one for the Mojo Monday 155 Challenge and it's also another one for the Pals Paper Arts Challenge for this week to do something Halloween inspired! I used another great stamp from the new CTMH September Stamp of the Month Thriller. Supplies: CTMH Sarsaparilla Paper, CTMH Stamps Thriller, CTMH Ink Autumn Terracotta, CTMH Bitty Sparkles, CTMH Black Brads

Already Scary!

2010-09-19T17:35:00.005-04:00

Ohhh...

October and Halloween aren't even here yet and already I have some fun cards done for October. I'm not big into the scary side of Halloween but do like all the fun costumes, candy and craziness that goes with it. Sassy LiL Sketches had a fun sketch this week to use and I was thinking Halloween because Pals Paper Arts Challenge this week was all about using Halloween inspiration! I got the color idea from ColourQ Challenge. I thought the colors made a great combination for my scary stamping fun. It wasn't too hard for me to get into this groove as I just received the new CTMH September Stamp of the Month Thriller which had lots of fun stamps to choose from. I'm sure I'll have more from this set! Supplies: CTMH CS Black, Sweet Leaf, Barn Red, CTMH Stamps Thriller, CTMH Ink Cocoa, Sunset, Barn Red, CTMH Designer Ric Rac & Organdy White, CTMH Pearls, CB Houndstooth Texture Die

Thinking of You!

2010-09-19T17:14:00.004-04:00

I had lots of Stamp and Scrap time to play this weekend as the boys all had plans. Lots of fun challenges and new CTMH Goodies to use! It was a fun time! This first card is from the Sketch at Christian Paper Crafts Sketch Tuesday . GREAT Sketch by my friend Jenn! The challenge at Cute Card Thursday - A Tweet and A Flutter was to use Birds or Butterflies on your card. Since I just recently used birds, it was time for butterflies. Not to mention that I've seen several pretty ones in my yard lately so it must be the season for them. This is also for the H2H Challenge this week to focus on sentiments. It was perfect timing because I just got this beautiful Stamp Set from CTMH Everlasting Life. Supplies: CTMH Cherry O Creative Basics Paper & Ribbon, CTMH Stamps Everlasting Life, CTMH Ink Tulip, Chocolate, SU! Butterfly Die, CTMH Pearls

Aahhhhh

2010-09-13T11:55:00.003-04:00

Ever had one of those craftin' moments where the harder you tried, the worse it got? Well, this seems to be one of those layouts. I'm sure it will get better with a 2nd page but it just didn't come together like I envisioned. I used the sketch from Scrappin' Silhouettes. I'll be back in a further post with a 2nd page and see if that helps, LOL! This is for the L.O.A.D (LayOut A Day) Challenge #28 - Do a layout on love! I sure do love these guys! Supplies: CTMH Sweet Home, CTMH Heartfelt, CTMH Sweet Home Stickease

Grandparents Day

2010-09-13T00:55:00.004-04:00

Yesterday (09/12/10) was Grandparents Day. Although my sons are older now and more into sending text messages versus writing their name on a card, I wanted to be sure to make my Mom a card. She knows this is my favorite stamp set right now so I wanted to be sure to use it. It also went with Cute Card Thursday challenge to use a "play on words". I also chose these colors for Pals Paper Arts Celebrity Color Challenge to use Olive, Turquoise and Yellow. I didn't have any true turquoise left but this was in the same family. The sketch is from Verves Anni-VERVE-sary Sketch Challenge. Unfortunately I was traveling that week and didn't get to play but saved the sketches because they were GREAT! Supplies: CTMH Veranda CB, CTMH Stamps Love Birds, CTMH Ink Olive, Creme Brulee and Juniper

SCS Friends

2010-09-12T23:05:00.003-04:00

L.O.A.D. (LayOut A Day) Challenge # - Use an Online Sketch. This sketch is from Sketchy Thursday Blog and worked perfectly for the picture I had of Kristin and me. I've been so fortunate to meet up with many of my SCS sisters in my work travels. I was especially surprised when Kristin said she was flying to Toronto with her hubby for his work. I had a meeting there so we coordinated the dates and were able to have dinner together one night. We laughed, talked and shared pictures, it was wonderful! Supplies: CTMH Bella, CTMH Just Blooms, CTMH Mini Chocolate, Brads, CTMH STamps Doodle Alpha, Make My Day, CTMH Ink Desert Sand

Scared Silly!

2010-09-12T18:57:00.003-04:00

Woohoo! Majority of my Halloween cards are done! Don't you just love when I project comes together. As soon as I saw the Mojo Monday Sketch #155 for this week I knew it would be perfect for getting these cards done. I had to wait until my new CTMH Goodies arrived but this weekend was play time and my cards came out just great! Aren't these new colors AWESOME! Supplies: CTMH Hooligans, CTMH STamps Spook Alley, CTMH Ink Pear, Gypsy, Sunset, Black, CTMH Black Ribbon

Good Old Summertime

2010-09-11T14:05:00.004-04:00

about to be gone ... it's 60's and breezy here which reminds me that Fall is just around the corner. This summer we were able to get back to Michigan to visit family and spend time in our favorite place, Traverse City. This is such a walk down memory lane for my husband as he grew up there. It was so warm, sunny and beautiful greens and blues that day. We were checking out some of DH old adventure spots when he was 12 ... oh my! This sketch is from sb.com sketch gallery but I've looked and looked and now can't find the specific one I used. This is also day #11 for the L.O.A.D (LayOut A Day) Challenge. This is challenge #16, use song lyrics. These picts made me think of the song, "In the Good Old Summertime..." Supplies: CTMH Splendor, CTMH Splendor STickease, CTMH Tags, CTMH Heartfelt

Fathers Day Fun

2010-09-10T23:06:00.004-04:00

For Fathers Day we wanted to do something fun that Dad would like. It was a beautiful day so we went for a drive up by the lakeshore. We saw on the news that the Sailing Ships were in town. We also went to the Rose Gardens and had a picnic from Subway. All-in-all, a perfect day! This is for challenge #23 - Treasured Family Times for the L.O.A.D (LayOut A Day) Challenge Supplies: CTMH Majestic Blue, CTMH Chocolate Brads, CM Large Circle Cutter, SU! Eyelet Punch

My Favorite?

2010-09-09T23:51:00.003-04:00

YUP...YUM! While I was pregnant with my youngest son I developed a LOVE for Coneydogs. I know, it seems crazy and I don't want to call it a craving because I still LOVE Coneydogs. My husband, bless his heart, faithfully took me every Saturday for 2 for $1 Coneydogs the 9 months I was pregnant. I still talk him into stopping when we have a chance to be back in Michigan. I just had to get some photos this last time we stopped by. My page was a scraplift from the SCS Featured Stamper and Scrapper Emily (aka Stampingout). Fun, fun! This is also for the L.O.A.D (LayOut A Day) Challenge #12 - Scrap a layout on a bad habit. Supplies: CTMH Grins and Giggles, CTMH Holiday Asst Buttons, CTMH Stamps Chocolate Alpha

Seize The Day!

2010-09-09T01:10:00.003-04:00

I'm so happy it's Thursday already this week, I'm ready for the weekend! Lots of fun plans and I got spoiled last weekend having an extra day off. I was thinking Fall was late in coming to NE Ohio but this morning I saw leaves on my front porch so I know they're starting to fall. This made this weeks H2H Challenge even more fun because I wanted to use my leaf punch with the pretty color challenge they set up! I like these colors and I'm sure I'll be back with some scrap pages done with the same paper pack - Abundance - as it's one of my favorites! Supplies: CTMH Abundance Paper Pack & Cocoa Textured CS, CTMH Stamps Rustic Flowers, CTMH Something Spendid, CTMH Ink Honey, Autumn Terracotta, New England Ivy, Cocoa, CTMH Designer Ribbon Rounds Autumn Terracotta, CTMH Pearls, CB Dot Texture Folder, CM Leaf Punch, SU! Scallop Edge Punch

Way Back When...

2010-09-08T21:07:00.003-04:00

This pict brings back so many memories, not all good as the boys when they were younger sure didn't always get along very well. Fortunately as time has gone on, they've been able to grow into a relationship and now they're friends. Whew, I was worried for awhile, I know everyone kept telling me it would change. This page is a scraplift for the SB.Com Scraplift the Person Before You. The Gal I scraplifted had a GREAT Gallery to choose from! This is also for our L.O.A.D (LayOut A Day) Challenge #10 - Scrap a love/hate relationship, LOL! Supplies: CTMH You Rock Paper & Stickease

Truly Give

2010-09-08T00:47:00.003-04:00

This card took me awhile because the challenge at Cute Card Thursday was to use material. Now I knew just the material that I wanted to use, it's been sitting in my stash, problem was I had to find it. I probably would have used lace if I had any but I didn't. I'm glad I finally found the fabric because it was just perfect for the card I had in mind. The sketch is from Christian Paper Crafts Sketch Tuesday. I even got to use Pretty Pins again...oooohhh! Supplies: Collectionz by Junkitz, CTMH Garden Green, Vanilla CS, CTMH Inks Garden Green, Olive, Hollyhock, Desert Sand, CTMH Stamps Treasures, Rustic Flowers, CTMH Designer Ric Rac, CTMH Colonial White Ribbon, CTMH Pretty Pins, CTMH Pearls, CTMH Bamboo Brads, CTMH Just Blooms

Happy 19th Birthday Son!

2010-09-07T21:46:00.003-04:00

Ahhh September 7 ... what a fun memory. Today is my oldest son's Birthday. He's 19 today and away at college. It's the 2nd time for me not to be with him celebrating, college always starts before Labor Day. It was only a phone call wish this year. Last year before he left we had a party. It seemed only fitting that I upload this layout from last year's party on his birthday this year. This sketch is from the July/August 2010 Creating Keepsakes. It's also for the L.O.A.D (LayOut A Day) Challenge I'm doing with my Scrap Your Stash Friends. This was for challenge #15 - Birthday Layout. Supplies: CTMH Blue Ribbon, CTMH Holiday Buttons, CTMH Blue Ribbon Stickease, CTMH Designer Ribbons, Amer Crafts Thickers