Sunday, December 5, 2010

Get Sketchy #67



My daughter and I went Christmas shopping this morning.  I did get a few gifts for some of my grandkidlets. I still have more shopping to do and I'm running out of time, yikes!  When I got home I grabbed this sketch from Get Sketchy and got my card made for this weeks challenge.

what I used......................
Basic Gray - jovial
Kraft cardstock
glitter star - Cricut George cartridge
lace
bling - Mark Richards crystal stickers
Martha Stewart tinsel glitter
craft glitter
Versa Magic chalk ink
thread
paper glaze

Saturday, December 4, 2010

Waltzingmouse Sketch Challenge #26 & COLOUR Q Challenge #61




I'm just in a card making mood today.  I just completed this one for the Waltzingmouse Sketch Challenge & COLOUR Q Challenge #61  We were provided the above sketch and colors for our inspiration.  I've turned into a glitter queen......LOL!!

what I used......................
Kraft cardstock
DCWV Doodlin' Around stack
glitter star made by me
binding
Versa Magic chalk ink
bling
sequin snowflake - Darice
silk flower
paper glaze
Martha Stewart tinsel glitter
snowflake stamp
alpha stamps

Mojo Monday Sketch Challenge #167


We were given a fun sketch to play with this week over at Mojo Monday.  We could either make a square or round card using the sketch.  I have never made a round card, so I gave it a try and this is my version of the sketch.  I hope everyone is having a fabulous weekend.  Its kind of a jammie day for me as its cold and a little rainy today.  No need to leave the house!!

what I used.................
Basic Grey - jovial
Kraft cardstock
music paper from the thrift store
snowflake - Cricut cartridge Christmas Cheer
Darice glitter
Martha Stewart tinsel glitter
paper glaze
Versa Magic chalk ink
snowflake stamp
bling
bakers twine
alpha stamps

Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Waltzingmouse Sketch Challenge #25


Good mornin' to all my blogging buddies.  This card has been finished for a couple of days and I finally had the time to get it posted.  Thanks again Waltzingmouse for another great sketch!

what I used..................................
Basic Grey - jovial
Kraft cardstock
music paper bought at a thrift store
snowflakes - Cricut cartridge Christmas Cheer
buttons
bling
binding
Darice hemp glitter cord
snowflake stamp
craft glitter
Martha Stewart tinsel glitter
Versa Magic ink

Saturday, November 27, 2010

Card Patterns Sketch #92


This is the first card that I've made in almost a week, maybe over a week!!  I needed a little creative break, but now I'm ready to hit those card challenges.  Its funny that I made this card last night before I saw the challenge sketch for week #92 over at CARD PATTERNS.  I think my card fits the challenge......what do ya think?
  
what I used.......................
scraps from my scrap bin
bakers twine
glitter
button
music paper that I bought at my local thrift shop (great find)
snowman stamp

IT'S STARTIN' TO FEEL ALOT LIKE CHRISTMAS!

It's very rainy and cold here today, so I decided it was a perfect time to give my blog a little make over.  Now I'm ready for Christmas!  Well.......sort of!!  I hope everyone is enjoying what is left of our Thanksgiving holiday.  I guess its time to get back to card makin'!

Monday, November 22, 2010

Simple Center Piece


I found this great little center piece as I was recipe surfing tonight.  I don't know how I ended up at ReaderDigest.com!!  They had 10 simple table decorating tips and this was one of them.  I think it would make a great center piece for your table and you would still have lots of room for the turkey!!  Now I gotta get back to finding a good recipe for a corn casserole.

Sunday, November 21, 2010

RAG WREATH


I just got home from hanging out with my 2 year old grandson.  Mommy and Daddy took a much needed trip to Tahoe, so I got to have me some Dominick time!  Last night he looked so sad when it was his bedtime, his bottom lip was quivering and he kept asking me if I was going to come get him when he woke up.  So maw decided that the two of us were going to camp out for the night on the couch.  He was one happy camper!!  I'm sure mommy and daddy will want to shoot me later tonight when he wants to camp out again.  But us maw's get to spoil them that way.  So now about my project that I started Friday night and finished up last night with Dominick's help.  Jessica from LIVING THE SWELL LIFE posted a rag wreath she had made and I just had to try one for myself.  It was really easy to make and I have already started another one.  Jessica used ribbon to hang hers, I decided to tie a few of the rag strips together to hang mine and I love the look.

what I used.......................................
**wire that I purchased at the hardware store - maybe a little heavier than a wire hanger - I cut it approx. 40" and formed a circle, I did not double wrap it and its plenty sturdy
**fabric torn into 1" x 8" strips
**a little ribbon, a little netting and few strips of ric-rac
**and a little birdie from my Christmas stash


Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Shabby Tea Room Challenge #36

I made this card last night for this weeks Shabby Tea Room Challenge.  We were to get our inspiration from the above photo.

what I used................................
Upsy Daisy Designs - A Walk in the Park
Kraft cardstock
TPC Studio - Rustic Garden felt stickers
Versa Magic chalk ink
mint green tea binding - Simple Treasures etsy shop
thread
adhesive

Monday, November 15, 2010

2S4Y #66


Good mornin'!  Happy Monday!  I'm home on my morning break and I just finished up this card.  It is based on the above sketch given to us by 2S4Y.  I made the little birdie myself.  I love handmade embellies and I really need to start making more of them........so much nicer and cheaper than store bought!

what I used..............................
Kraft cardstock
BoBunny - Midnight Frost Collection
tag made from a scrap
Rose Petal Cupcake binding - Simple Treasures etsy shop
lace
bling
pearls
glitter
and the birdie was made by me!

Sunday, November 14, 2010

MyGrafico Challenge #74


This is my first time playing over at  MyGrafico.  I was blog surfing again early this morning and came across this fabulous sketch.  I just had to play along!  I'm really getting into glitter this holiday season.  I can't believe this is my 3rd post today........somebody stop me!

what I used.................................
Best Creation Inc. - FaLaLa Christmas
Kraft cardstock
Best Creation Inc. glitter element sticker
Celebrate It Holiday ribbon
glitter, glitter and more glitter
Aleene's paper glaze
Cricut cartridge - George
thread
glue
adhesive

Card Patterns Sketch #90


Card Patterns gave us another great sketch to play with this week.  I had fun making snowflakes for this one.  I cut them out with my Cricut, painted and glittered them up and added some bling!  Its hard to see in the photo, but the lace behind the snowflakes has been sprinkled with glass microbeads.  Its really pretty in person.  I'm also entering this card over at Sew Many Cards - Blue & White Challenge.

what I used.....................

Bo Bunny - Midnight Frost Collection
Cricut Cartridge - Christmas Cheer
bling
Martha Stewart tinsel glitter - crystal
Martha Stewart glass microbeads - clear
lace
Darice glitter hemp cord
Kraft cardstock
Aleene's paper glaze
Ceramcoat paint - white & blue
glue
adhesive