Cindy's Creative Corner

Happy Winter

2011-12-22T19:26:00.002-06:00

I hope everyone is enjoying the holiday season, I know I am.

I haven't entered any challenges in awhile, so I thought I would try something for the icopic challenge. The snowman and greeting are from GinaK Designs Snow Much Fun stamp set. The designer paper and cardstock are SU.

This little guy was so much fun, I think I will make up some more. Oh and I am so loving this designer paper!

Moving

2011-10-26T14:43:00.003-05:00

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2011-09-21T22:46:00.001-05:00

I think it's time to update my blog, so starting tomorrow it will be under construction.

Welcome to The Crafter's Cafe Blog: The Crafter's Cafe Best Blog/NING candy evah! (36 Copic Set)

2011-08-22T20:55:00.000-05:00

Welcome to The Crafter's Cafe Blog: The Crafter's Cafe Best Blog/NING candy evah! (36 Copic Set)

Altered Journals

2011-06-18T22:20:00.004-05:00

Yesterday I worked on altering note pads, today I worked on journals. I'm thinking these will make good thank you gifts, so it's nice to have several on hand.
I started by covering all of the journals with some SU designer paper I have been hoarding. Yes I tend to hoard a lot of supplies ;)

I started the first journal by coloring one of my new Tilda stamps with copic markers and then got out my nesties to cut out the image and sentiment (SU - Hope Happens). To finish I added some ribbon, flowers and stickles.

The second journal I kept rather simple. I used my nesties to cut out the sentiment (ODB - Let Us Begin) then added some flowers to each corner and adhered it to the journal. I finished by adding some ribbon on the side and stickles for a little sparkle.

The last journal I started by coloring the little girls (SU - The Nicest Friends) with my copic markers. I cut out the image and sentiment (also from SU - The Nicest Friends) and matted them using my nesties. I added some ribbon along the side, then debated as to how to finish. Several hours later I decided to stamp some flowers with my GinaK "Bring the Bling" stamp set. After stamping I added some paper flowers and stickles for sparkle.
That's it for today's projects, wonder what I will work on tomorrow.

Altered Note Pads

2011-06-17T20:09:00.006-05:00

I finally got to spend the whole day in my craft room, WOOHOO!! And what's even better is I actually got some things done.....HAPPY DANCE..... Since I couldn't decide which stamps I wanted to use, I pulled out some that needed a little love :-)
I started the day by covering the front of the note pads with some SU card stock I have been hoarding. For the first note pad I colored a new TGF stamp "Sassy Suzi" with my copic markers. Next step was pulling out my nesties to cut out the image, sentiment (GinaK Designs "Elegant Verses") and designer paper from my scrap bin. Also from GinaK Designs I used a couple stamps from the "Bring the Bling" set (which I am loving so much)to add some dimension . I colored my "Bling" with a Sakura Glaze Pen (so loving them as well). To finish the card I added some Bella Baubles.

The second and third note pad were started by coloring some TGF images I received from my new craft friend Brandy (Thank You Brandy) with my copic markers. Again I used my nesties to cut out the images, sentiments (from the SU "Favorite Thoughts" set) and SU designer paper. Once again I used the "Bring the Bling" set to stamp the flourishes and added Stickles and Glaze Pen coloring for dimension and sparkle.

Don't they look cute all together? Maybe I can get a couple more note pads and a journal or two done before bed time, that would be awesome!!

Altered CD Case

2011-05-29T19:45:00.004-05:00

So I was sitting here looking at a box of empty cd cases that I've been hoarding forever and came up with the idea of using them for post it note holders. The size post it pads I used was 4 x 4 so they fit into the cd case very well and I was able to make three cases with one pad since they are so thick. I started by coloring the sides with my permanent markers. The next step was to cut some double sided DP to fit the inside top and bottom. I adhered the post it pad with some tacky tape and then decorated the front and inside of the case. Pretty easy, don't you think? I will post the others once I get them decorated. This one I'm going to use for a thank you gift, I hope she likes it.

Journals Times Four

2011-04-04T16:45:00.009-05:00

I have had a stack of composition notebooks in the closet waiting to be altered, so I pulled them out along with some designer paper I have been hoarding, some images I have colored with my new copics, my nesties, a few other embellishments and then went to work.

How cute are these Alota Bugs cuddled under a flower?

I'm really loving all the new Gina K Design Stamp Sets, so pretty and easy to pair.

Doesn't this designer paper make you ready for a vacation?

And look at this Tilda, so adorable, a birthday gift from my friend Heidi.

Thanks for stopping by and remember to leave some love!

Blessings to you all

My Day is Brighter

2011-02-23T18:37:00.003-06:00

My project today is a card I made for the CropStop Sketch Challenge. All in all, it was a pretty simple card using designer paper, red brads, a button, decorative border punch, circle punch, and rub-ons. The stamps are from retired SU sets, but are favorites so I still use them from time to time.

I hope you enjoy the card and are having a blessed day.

A White Challenge

2011-02-16T15:01:00.003-06:00

My good friend Heidi encouraged me to make a card for a white on white challenge, so this is the card I came up with. I used SU shimmer white (looks like vanilla in the picture) and whisper white cardstock. I stamped the sentiment and heart from the SU stamp set "Sweetheart" using poppy parade ink and used my scalloped heart dies along with my cuttlebug emboss folders to add some texture. I attached them to my card with pop dots and finished the card with my whisper white ribbon.

Geez, these white challenges are really hard!!

Blessings to you all

Birthday Wishes

2011-01-11T13:20:00.003-06:00

I saw this layout in tackertwosomes gallery on SCS and just had to CASE it. It was really easy to make and I just love everything about it. I started with some doublesided DP, then I got out my nesties and ribbon. I finished the card with some baby pearls and now I can't wait to send this to the perfect birthday girl!

Blessings,
Cindy

2011 Calendar

2011-01-04T19:18:00.004-06:00

Happy New Year!! I do hope the new year is starting out well for everyone.

My post today is a 2011 Calendar I made using a kit I received from my Swap Sister over at SCS.

I enjoyed making this calendar so much I want to make a couple more for gifts.

I started by coloring the flowers with my Spica Twinkling Like Stars Markers.

Next I used my die cuts to cut out the flowers, cardstock and a window on the designer paper.

I mounted the flowers on cardstock to match the flowers and the months to the back of the designer paper.

Next I made page corners for the top right and bottom left corners using a Martha Stewart border bunch.

I used my SU flower trio punch to punch the little flowers again using the same cardstock I used to match flower colors.

Next I added stickles to the center of the little flowers and then sponged the corners and calendar with the same ink as the cardstock.

I then finished each page by adding a quote.

I want to send another thank you to Sue, you couldn't have picked a better gift :-)

My SCS Swap Sisters are the best sisters in craft land!

Blessings,

Frosty

2010-12-10T14:37:00.003-06:00

One of my favorite snowman is this little guy from the SU Frosty set. I have had this snowflake vellum paper for several years and thought I would get it out and see what I could put together. I added a strip of SU Bashful Blue ribbon, a 3.5" x 3.5" piece of confetti cardstock, and stamped Frosty on SU Bashful Blue cardstock. I stamped the SU Christmas Punch sentiment on confetti cardstock and used my scalloped oval punch to punch it out. I colored Frosty with my Twinkling Like Stars Markers and added the snow at the bottom with my Marvy Snow Marker and heat gun. Frosty's buttons are red and green stickles and his hat is colored with my Sakura Glaze black marker.

White and Bright

2010-09-18T18:51:00.005-05:00

Today when I decided to work on some cards, I thought I would look to some challenges for inspiration. I love Our Daily Bread stamps and use them quite frequently, so I started my day with their challenge which was to make a card using whites. Well since there are so many shades of white, this proved to be a little more difficult than I thought it would be. With that said, here are the materials I used: stamps from ODB Cross of Christ set, paper crimper, cuttlebug embossing folder, white prima flowers, frosted lace stickles, white Bella baubles, and SU ribbon. You should take a look at all the beautiful creations for this challenge, there are some really talented ladies out there.

Now I'm off to work on another card..................

Blessings,

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

www.ourdailybreaddesignsblog.blogspot.com

http://scrappyfrogschallenge.blogspot.com/

Kayla's Digi

2010-09-04T21:12:00.001-05:00

My project for today is something I made with the most adorable digi image from a budding new artist named Kayla (you can find her stamps HERE). Now this stamp was drawn by Kayla and turned into a stamp by Stitchy Stamps ( you can find her stamps HERE). When I look at this cute little guy all I can think is how much he needs a good friend and a hug. Wouldn't you love to take him home with you?

Since this is one of Kayla's first stamps, I decided to make a keepsake box she could keep. I know I am looking forward to working with her stamps again.

You can also follow Kayla's Blog HERE to know when she adds new stamps. Her stamps are under the name Purple Panda Designs.

Blessings to you all!

I would like to enter this into the following challenges.........

http://meljensdesignsdt.blogspot.com/
http://stampchallenges.blogspot.com/
http://ynschallenges.blogspot.com/2010/09/yns-challenge-24-and-new-release-blog.html

Kimono Kids

2010-09-03T10:55:00.001-05:00

I got this new SU stamp set especially for Lauren because she loves anything oriental. I wasn't real sure what colors to use as there were several to choose from. After using yellows and greens, I wish I had chosen others so I wonder what color combo would you use for this set? I would like to make 8 - 10 cards and want to use different color combos for each so any suggestions would be welcomed.

I hope everyone in blog land is doing well. Just maybe (keyword maybe) I can finally get motivated to post more often, at least that is my fall goal.

Blessings,

Red, White and Blue

2010-06-10T19:43:00.003-05:00

I received this Crafters Wood Oval from a very good friend of mine and decided to get it out today and see what I could put together. One of the projects on my "To Do" list was to make a red, white and blue item for a swap I'm in. I colored the wood block with markers, then sanded it down a little. Next I colored these cute little bugs and applied some stickles so they would sparkle. I then use my Top Note Die to cut out the image and sponged the edges. And to finish it off I added the ribbon and stars. I must say I like the finished project, but with only one item crossed off my "To Do" list I guess I better get back to crafting.

Blessings to everyone in Blog Land

Sketch card

2010-06-07T09:55:00.001-05:00

This is for another swap on my group. This time it was a sketch card. Since this has Dad on it, I think it would qualify for the challenge over at http://onestitchatatimechallenge.blogspot.com/ and also http://www.simonsaysstampschallenge.blogspot.com/ wants Father's Day/ Male card. http://forfunchallenges.blogspot.com/ wants a man card.

Father's Day Card

2010-06-06T10:00:00.002-05:00

I made this card for a swap for a group I belong to. Over at http://onestitchatatimechallenge.blogspot.com/ the new challenge is Boys to Men. I am entering this in the challenge. Why not go take a look at the wonderful DT cards over there and enter the challenge too while you are there.

Also http://ilovedigichallenge.blogspot.com/ wants For my dad. http://www.simonsaysstampschallenge.blogspot.com/ wants Father's Day/ Male card. http://forfunchallenges.blogspot.com/ wants a man card.

Mystery Die

2010-06-05T17:19:00.003-05:00

I received this #4 die and had to make something with it for a swap I am in. Coming up with something was very difficult. I came up with the idea of this box. I will fill it with candy or something before I mail it. Over at http://onestitchatatimechallenge.blogspot.com/ the challenge that ends tonight is something new, so I am entering this into the challenge at OSAAT as the die cut is new.

Passwords

2010-05-17T17:10:00.004-05:00

It seems with all the new technology we are getting, we are having to make up more and more user id#'s and passwords. This wouldn't be to much of a problem if you could remember them all, but if you are like me and can't remember you resort to writing your new website information on a sticky note, the back of an envelope, or (GASP)scrap paper. So when GinaK posted a password book, a light went off and I thought "I NEED ONE!". So I followed her tutorial and made one for myself, but I wanted to try something a little different. When my friend Tammy was talking about having to change all her passwords b/c she got a virus, I thought this was my opportunity to try "that something different".

I used some prima flowers, brads, stickles, ribbon scraps, smooch and my nesties on SU cardstock. I put the tabs on the bottom so Tammy could write the name of the website which should make finding the information for that site easy to locate.

I can't wait to hear what you think.

Blessings

I am entering this into the challenge at OSAAT which is anything but a card.

A Post for Lauren

2010-04-27T10:17:00.003-05:00

I am blessed to have two beautiful daughters who are deeply devoted to each other. Lauren (22) has been depolyed to Afghanistan and we are missing her terribly, especially Casey since this weekend will be her 16th birthday and they so wanted to spend it together. We will manage just as so many other families are doing at this time. So why post, well I wanted to ask all my fellow bloggers to consider sponsering a soilder. There are so very many soilders who don't receive any mail, much less care packages. I know so many of you have been doing something already, but it seems since this war has been going on so long and so many have moved on with their daily lives. So as a mother of a deployed soilder, I would like to "remind" my friends that this war IS STILL going on and there are daughters, sons, fathers, mothers, and other family and friends that are on the battle field so that we can have the freedom to do this hobby we all so love. Take a moment now and say a prayer for a soilder, they could all use that!

Blessings to you all,

A Shy Bear Birthday

2010-03-25T19:35:00.005-05:00

A couple days ago my friend Heidi challenged me to make a card using one of my new images and a sketch she picked out. Of course I can't say NO to any of my friends, so I looked at the sketch and put this card together. Since I've been meaning to make a special birthday card, this seemed like the perfect time.

There are lots of elements to this card, first I colored the image then sponged it to match my color scheme. Then I stamped the two sentiments and cut them out using my circle nesties. I added brads because the background paper has glitter elements and it's hard to find adhesive that will stick. Then I added stickles around the scallop edges and to the basket as well as the tulips. Then I distressed the background paper to match my overall color theme.

I decided the folded edge needed something, so I used a strip that was left over from making a Big Shot Bigz box. And since I love adding ribbon to any project, I found this pretty ribbon with bright glitter butterflies.

I sure hope the birthday likes her card as I tried to make it extra special. A thought a plain white envelope just wouldn't do, so I added some layered circle scallops and the birthday's girls name. When I finished that I sponged the entire envelope, then packed it up and sent it on its way.
I hope all of you in blog land are having a blessed evening and I'll catch up with you after I have finished my next project.

Sweet One

2010-03-02T18:18:00.002-06:00

Today I was chatting with a couple of SBS blogging friends about SU watercolor crayons and thought I would dust mine off and color this cute little duck. Of course when I see this duck the first thing I think of is a baby and I can always use more baby shower cards.

Another topic of our conversation was stickles, so I added some pick stickles on the border, around the oval and on the tag. I used my SU scallop border punch for the trim, my SU scallop punch for the tag and finished the card with some of my pretty pink ribbon.

Until next time..........

Isn't Shy Bear the cutest ever?

2010-03-01T14:55:00.004-06:00

I have had this Shy Bear image for the longest time and just got him colored, can you believe that? Now that I've colored him, I want more. Really, who of you wouldn't want to receive his letter?

I'm entering this card in this weeks challenge over at Daisy Doodles - you can find it here:
http://www.daisydoodlescreativechallenges.blogspot.com/

I hope you all are staying warm, it's 43 and raining here so it's a good day to stay inside and make cards. Blessings to you all until next time......

Where Have I Been?

2010-02-28T12:28:00.000-06:00

It seems even with the best intentions, sometimes life just gets in the way of my craft world. Don't you hate when that happens?

This first card is for the SBS29 March challenge. It is my goal to get more challenges done and this one seemed rather simple. The image I used is one I received in a swap.

This second card just makes me laugh every time I look at this image, which I've had forever and always pull out to make get well cards. Since my stash was getting low I decided to make some more and promised Heidi I would post one to my blog. So Heidi this one is for you.

Now with two cards done, I'll end this post and hopefully be back again tomorrow. I hope you all have a very blessed day!

I'm Back :)

2010-01-16T12:51:00.003-06:00

This past week was pretty busy and didn't allow for much craft time. My plans for this weekend are to get some serious crafting done, which should be easy since it's to cold and rainy to do anything else. Despite my hectic week I was able to complete a couple projects, so before starting something new I thought I would take a minute and post them to my blog.

This first card is a birthday card I made to put in my Ronald McDonald House stash. A little ribbon, some dew drops, prima flowers and stickles will hopefully brighten the day of a precious little girl.
This next card is my take on making a valentine's day card using non-traditional colors.

This next project is a username/password book that was demostrated by GinaK designs. I just loved this idea of having all my login information in one location. I think these would make great gifts, don't you think?

And my last project is an altered box that I made for my daughter to give to her best friend.

So now that I've posted all my completed projects, I'm off to see what I can come up with for next week. I hope everyone in blog land is staying warm and dry and having a blessed weekend.

You Are The Light

2010-01-08T10:22:00.003-06:00

I must admit I've had a tough time with this card and now I'm having a tough with this post. So with that said, I hope you enjoy the card and have a very blessed day!

The Lord Bless You

2010-01-07T10:46:00.003-06:00

I have two cards for my post today, again using images from my stash. Nothing too fancy with either one, tried to keep it pretty simple by lightly sponging and adding some flowers to one and dew drops to the other. I did use some smooch to color the second card and I think it turned out very well.

I hope you like them both and if you are somewhere that is getting this very cold weather, stay warm and safe. Many blessings to you all!

Tis So Sweet

2010-01-06T10:54:00.004-06:00

This is my inspirational card for the day. Both images are from my basket of images (did I tell you it was a pretty large basket). When I use my top note die I save the negative and use it for framing other images which is what I did here. I used some stickles to add a little sparkle and some vellum scraps for the scallop border that I attached with a pop dot. I'm not sure the card is quite done, but not sure what to add - any suggestions?

Another one of my resolutions for this year was to make more cards for our military men and women. This card is one I'm going to make several of to send to my daughter to give to fellow members of her MP company. And lastly......
I want to have more thinking of you/pick me up cards on hand as I never seem to have enough. I just love this quote and the pink/brown color combo so I put the them together and came up with this card.

Now I am off to look at the challenges that have been posted and see what I can come up with to post tomorrow. I hope you are all staying warm and having a blessed day!

Fruit of the Spirit

2010-01-05T10:14:00.004-06:00

I've had this image for a very long time and found it yesterday when I was sorting through my basket of images. I used markers and stickles to color the hearts and leaves, then sponged mauve mist ink all over and added some dew drops and brads to finish it off.

I hope you all are having a blessed day filled with lots of love!

Sisterhood of the Blogging Stampers #29

2010-01-04T09:43:00.007-06:00

This post is to introduce myself to my fellow sisters, and I must admit I'm having a tough time with what to post.........

So I will start by telling you that I'm married to a wonderful man (Steve) who truly is my best friend. I also have two amazing and beautiful daughters; Lauren (21) is serving in the U.S. Army and Casey (15) is a sophmore. I am also blessed to have my nephew Cody (17) living with us. He is a senior and has plans to start college in the fall.

I went to a Stampin Up party in 2000 got hooked and have been rubber stamping ever since. I mostly make cards for family and friends and make projects for the nursing home my BIL was in and make card packages for the military serving in Iraq and Afganistan.

The last few years have been extremely rough for our little family, but with faith and renewed strength we start another year.

I'm so looking forward to getting to know each of my new sisters, one can never have too many sisters, right!
I hope you all have a very blessed day!

Happy New Year

2010-01-03T15:22:00.002-06:00

My Craft Room

2009-12-14T12:44:00.000-06:00

I thought I would take a few minutes and post some pictures of my craft room which is very messy because it is a work in progress. Once I get my closet kit put together, I will be able to finally finish! My goal for 2010 is to have my room put together so I can actually find what I'm looking for. Another goal is to create projects for my blog and post them on a daily basis.
The first picture shows where I keep my designer paper and card stock. The boxes on top will eventually go in my closet.

The next picture shows where I keep my Bind It All supplies, Martha Stewart punches, gift boxes and other misc supplies.

This picture shows some of my embellishment storage as well as my ink pad storage and single wood stamps

This pictures adds the first book shelf of SU stamp sets.

And this shows both bookshelves of SU stamp sets

All the stuff on the floor will eventually be in the closet.
Like I said a "work in progress" !

A New Month

2009-11-14T16:59:00.000-06:00

Well I see it has been a month since posting to my blog, how sad is that? As I stated in the my last post, I haven't been doing much crafting so I have no new projects to share. I guess if I'm going to get Christmas cards out this year, I had better get busy.

Just a reminder to remember our troops and their families as we enter into this holiday season. Blessings to you all.

Hello Blog Land

2009-10-14T19:33:00.000-05:00

I've neglected my crafting for a while so I don't have a project to post, but I'm working on getting back in the groove of things. I've been organizing (or attempting) all my craft items so I would have an easier time finding things. I will be sure to post pictures when I a little more done.

One thing I know I have got to busy on are my christmas cards, it will be here in a blink of of an eye. I'm excited this year as it is Lauren's first Christmas home in three years. Just having her home is Christmas enough for me.

One more thing before I go, please remember our soldiers and their families. Wouldn't it be nice to know you made the difference in at lease one family!

A QUICK POST

2009-09-29T20:09:00.000-05:00

Well I've neglected by blog again, but hopefully I can update more projects more often now that I have some other issues resolved. This first card is made using the SU sets Courage and Service & Sacrifice. These are two of my favorite sets and I have been playing around with different sketches, so watch for more in the future. Below is a note pad cover I'm working on. I used stamps from the SU set Note to Self.

And another card using the Service & Sacrifice set. I like using the fall colors and am really enjoying the new SU In-colors.

So that's all I have for today. I need to work on some Halloween goodies and will post when I get them made. Hope everyone is having a blessed day!

Oh my, where does time go?

2009-09-19T22:56:00.001-05:00

Have three weeks really gone by? Hmm, when I figure out where they went, I'll let you know. In the meantime here are some cards Lauren, Nancy and I created for the SCS WishRAK Labor Day Cards For Hero's card roundup (say that three times fast).

In case you are wondering what Cards For Hero's are, they are cards that are sent to our Military men and women who are serving in Iraq and Afghanistan to have to send home to their loved ones. So if you ever have any extra cards or are looking for a project, let me know.

Thank you Lauren and Nancy NOT for your help with the roundup, BUT for your service in the U.S. Army! You girls are Hero's in my book and I love you both!

This first card was created by Lauren for the challenge of making a Christmas card using non-traditional colors. I think purple and pink fit the challenge well.

This next card was also made by Lauren. The challenge was to create an anniversary card. Isn't it soooo cute.

This next card was created by Nancy for the birthday card challenge. I just love the orange color combo she used on this card.

Another card by Lauren.

A card for the sunflower challenge.

Another card for the birthday card challenge.

Another card for the anniversary challenge.

Born to Shop

2009-08-31T09:14:00.000-05:00

I was playing around with some images that I had colored awhile back and this is the end result. I have a special friend that I think will enjoy this card.

Cards Completed in August

2009-08-28T20:38:00.000-05:00

As promised - here they are!

This first card was done using paper I had cut some dies from and thought it would make a good background, so I added some flowers stamped and die cut some matching paper and this is how it all came together.

This second card is one that I re-worked several times. I had this circle designer paper and couldn't find a sketch that I was really happy with, when I remembered I had received these images from SCS Wish RAK. I cut them out with my circle punch then glued them to some paper I punched from my scallop punch and think they ended up making this a neat card.

These two cards were made using up some DSP scrap paper I had. I tried using some Shimmerz Spritz I had ordered awhile back and finally after several attempts got a shimmer to the card on the right. I don't really think you are suppose to use it on cardstock though, lol.

This card is one I had started for a challenge and put it away because I didn't know how to finish it. It was suppose to be a card that used only StampinUp supplies, but it needed the flower so I then I couldn't submit it for that challenge, but I do like the way it turned out.

This card is one I made playing around with my nesties dies. I'm still trying to decide if I like this label design.....but for now it works on this card.

And this is another card using the same nesties die and again it seemed to work on this card, but still not sure if I really like them. As you can tell I DO LIKE to use primas and flowers alot! I think they are my most used embellishments. What is your favorite embellishment?

2009-08-23T12:53:00.000-05:00

Well the last two weeks didn't turn out to be the greatest in the world, but I'm back and trying to get caught up. I did manage to get a couple cards done and hoping to be much more productive next week. The card above is a sample, but that's all I can say right now. I will take pictures tonight of the other cards I worked on and get them posted tomorrow.

Completed Boxes for Cards Heros Project

2009-08-14T21:23:00.000-05:00

Remember an earlier post that stated I was working on card boxes for the Cards for Hero Project, well I have finally finished the boxes and now I'm ready to start on the cards. Since this is a Labor Day challenge, I think I better get really busy making those cards. Each box will hold 25 cards and will consist of a vareity that includes: thinking of you, miss you, love you, all occasion fall, and all occasion winter cards.
Below is a close up of a box that is for a "special hero". I am hoping to have the cards posted by the end of the weekend so check back and see how far I actually get.

The challenge is over at SCS if any of you would like join. Thanks for stopping by and many blessings to you all!

I've Been a Busy Crafting Bee..............

2009-08-09T16:11:00.000-05:00

There is a design team call that I want to apply to be on so I'm making some altered boxes for my submission. Above is a box I altered for my darling daughter.

Below is a 4 x 4 gift box that I think I'm going to give to a friend filled with........well I can't tell you until she gets the box.

Below is a card holder box that I'm going to put thinking of you and miss you cards in for the Cards for Heros Project. I haven't finished the cards yet but couldn't wait to post my box.

And last but certainly not least is a card I made using this new set from SU. I think I will be using it alot for the Cards For Heros Project. Just love it!

Now you get to tell me what you think. Until next time.....Blessings to you all!

What I'm working on today

2009-08-08T13:53:00.001-05:00

I've had this cross image for a long time not knowing what I was going to use it for. One of my best friends called and told me she had lost a member of her family, so I knew right away I was going to make her a card with this image. I wish I knew what company makes this stamp so I could get more images, but alas I don't.

On a happier note, I'm still working on wedding card designs. I'm not real happy with certain elements of this, but I really like the initials so I'm going to try to design something around them. Check back often to see what other projects I have going.

I hope you all have a blessed day! Thanks for looking.

My Brother is Getting Married

2009-08-07T16:02:00.000-05:00

My baby brother (he doesn't like to be called that since he is 30) is getting married next April so I wanted to make a card, a memory box and a card for my future sis-in-law. So before I started on what is going to have to be perfect, I thought I would play with some designs. This is what I have started, what do you think? Any feedback would be very much appreciated.

Criss Cross Fold Cards

2009-08-06T20:05:00.000-05:00

Ok, so I've told you that I'm trying to use things that have been neglected while trying to put items together for a fall craft fair. What I think I may do with these and with some of the coaster is make mini 2010 calenders. I've ordered a bind it all so as soon as it comes in I'll post what one of the calenders looks like when it is complete.

Top Note Gift Bags

2009-08-05T12:10:00.000-05:00

I have been playing around with various designer paper I've been hoarding and thought I would make some gift bags. I really love the SU Top Note Die and use it ALL the time. I'm also trying to use up some embellishments, so this is what I've got so far.

Now I just need to figure out what I'm going to do with the gift bags. Hmmmm any ideas?

Coaster Project

2009-08-01T12:37:00.000-05:00

So I have a box of chipboard coasters and thought I would find a project I could use them for and this is what I've come up with so far. Now I just have to decide if I'm going to put a magnet on the back or use them for something else. I have about 50 of these coasters so I think I'll be busy making more. I'll let you know when I decide what I'm going to do.

Another Monday Project

2009-07-28T14:57:00.000-05:00

So I've really been in the "altering" mood lately and this is a wooden box I altered for a friend. I really like the pink/brown combination, so simple yet so girly.

Monday's Project

2009-07-28T13:13:00.000-05:00

I got the inspiration for this card from one that I received from a secret sister. The more I looked at it, the more I wanted to make one so here is my attempt. I really like the way the card turned out and how easy it was to make. I'm still trying to get the lighting right on pictures so you can't see that there are two different designer paper designs, but hopefully you get the idea.

2009-07-26T15:49:00.000-05:00

I just love this stamp and think it makes a fun card.

New Blog Under Construction

2009-07-25T15:50:00.000-05:00

Well I have finally entered into the blog world! I hope you check back often to see how my blog progresses.