GDT for Creative Stamp Friends - Easter package (4/18)

Happy Monday!

Can you believe Easter is this weekend?!!  Here a sweet idea for place settings on your Easter table!

Super easy Easter basket tutorial HERE!  I used double sided designer papers from Martha Stewart!

Happy to be guest designing with the lovely ladies @ Creative Stamp Friends, pop over to the challenge blog to see all the beautiful Easter creations!

Enjoy your Monday!
Blessings!


I shared today's creation with-
Creative Stamp Friends - Easter Package

Die Cut Dreams -Easter

Lexi's Creations -  Anything but a card

Magical Mondays -Monochromatic

Make it Monday - Anything goes

Crafty Pad - Easter.

Creative Inspirations -Easter.

Dream Valley Challenges -Easter

Sentimental Sundays - Celebrate Easter

Our Creative Corner -  3D Easter Project


and some link parties!

Keeping It Simple- Motivate Me Monday
Making The World Cuter- Making the World Cuter Mondays
Craftomaniac- Craftomaniac Monday
Lowercase Letters – Miscellany Monday
C.R.A.F.T. – Making Mondays Marvelous
Getting Krafty with it - Krafty Kat

Sharing Mondays -Chocolate, Drool & Kisses

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Royal Digi Easter Blog Hop (4/15-16)

Welcome to the Royal Digi Easter Blog Hop, sponsored by Karber Digital Images!

Come hop with us!

If you are arriving here from the royal blog of Theresa, The Scrapbook Queen, then you're right on track!

We're showcasing Berenice's sweet litte Easter bunny in various ways throughout the hop this weekend!

Cupcake Toppers!

Here are two easy ways to attach/hide your topper toothpicks!

1. a simple cut out shape like a circle.
2. a silhouette, gives a nice finished look.    Just layer a piece of cardstock behind your image while cutting out.

Coloring Cards!

Provide the markers/crayons & the kids will enjoy making 

their own Easter cards to give to family & friends.

Depending on their ages, you could have them assemble 

the card parts as well!

Thank you for hopping by today, I hope you enjoyed my little projects.  Be sure to leave a comment to let me know you were here!  Karber will be awarding the blog hop winner with 3 digi stamps from the Karber Store (winner's choice) and a pack of glitter pens!  Thank you Berenice!!

Your next hop stop is the lovely Carley, The Real iCarley!

Enjoy the weekend!
Blessings!


Here are some of the places I've shared my creation today...

*Creative Belli - eggs/bunnies
Freshly Brewed - cute and sweet
Little Red Wagon - Easter
Penny's Paper-Crafty -  Easter
Sisterhood of Crafters - Easter


Friday Favs on Naptime Crafters
It's Hodge Podge Friday
Whipper Berry













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Aud Sentiments Blog Hop & Anything Goes challenge

Welcome to Thursday!

Today is a busy but fun day for me & you!    A new Aud Sentiment challenge goes live today AND we are celebrating our first birthday!  yay!

1. We have our regular challenge ongoing for this fortnight - the theme is ANYTHING GOES!
2. We are also celebrating with CANDY on each DT members blog with a blog hop!
3. We are having a DT CALL too!   come join us!

If you would like to celebrate & play along with us please start
@Aud Sentiments Challenge blog!



So glad you could hop along with us, if you arrived here from Scrappy's blog, you're right on track!

Inside reads, "So Get Well Soon!"

Stamps: Squigglefly (Doc)

text: CG

Papers: SU! cs

Inks: Copic markers

Other: paperclip!

My portion of the hop is being sponsored by Squigglefly!

"Squigglefly is a digital stamp company that offers quality digital images for the card maker and scrapbooker. There are many artists who design for Squigglefly so the images are very varied in style. The great thing about this is that there is sure to be something there for everyone! Squigglefly has a rewards program that once you sign up for lets you earn a free image for every $15.00 you spend. Another great thing about Squigglefly is that your download links never expire, so if your computer crashes and you lose your images, you can get them back by simply downloading them again! Browse through their Idea Gallery if you're stuck for ideas - there are thousands of cards that will inspire your creativity!"

Our challenge is being sponsored by Sassy Cheryl for the next two weeks!

Stamps: Sassy Cheryl (bunny chit chat)

sentiment: Clear Dollar Stamps

Papers: SU! cs & dsp

Ink: Copic markers

Other: Am Craft ribbon, MS punch,

button/floss, bunny charm.

Your next stop is the lovely Lorraine from Coldwaters2!  Enjoy!!

Please leave a comment & let me know you were here!
If you would like to WIN a Squigglefly image, put your name into the draw...




Blessings!



I've shared today's creations with...




"Doc" card...
Karen's Doodles Netherlands - Anything Goes
Cupcake Craft - Doctors and nurses




Sassy Cheryl card...
Crafts and Me - Ribbon
*Creative Belli -  eggs/bunnies
Creative Card Crew - Spring
Freshly Brewed -  cute and sweet
Little Red Wagon - Easter
Penny's Paper-Crafty -Easter
Simon Says Stamp - Card for a child
*Sisterhood of Crafters -Easter
A Spoonful Of Sugar -All Creatures Great & Small
*Digital Tuesday - include a digital element - Female Image On Card/project
Aly's Sunday Challenge - Bunnies
Little Claire's  -  Any Celebration with Spring Theme or Colours
Cardmadfairy's Digi Days Challenge - must use a digi- Easter.

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Wishing You Every Easter Blessing (4/13)

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Happy Hump Day!    We're halfway there and we're about halfway through April already!   Unbelievable!

I am Guest Designing for the wonderful Sisterhood of Crafters!  What a bunch of talented ladies, I thank them for allowing me to hang with them this month!

Their chosen theme is Easter/Spring.   They welcome ANY type of craft, how fun is that?!

Stamps: (bird) SU! wildlife set

Image: The Graphics Fairy

Papers: SU! cs, K&Co dp, Creative Memories dp

Other: Nesties for felt trim, hand-dyed doily & ribbon by

Mary Duffek, (etsy shop HERE!)

Wow, this is a vivid aqua isn't it?!  lol  not so much IRL!   I really enjoy using vintage postcards on my cards. I downloaded this one from the graphics fairy, but I will be seeking some out this summer at flea markets & yardsales!

Today, we have a new Belli Challenge for you, Eggs/Bunnies (Easter theme)!  I just had to combine the challenges, that was too easy!  lol   So there's your COMBO ALERT!   Visit both challenge blogs for some incredible inspiration!

Creative Belli Challenge blog!
Sisterhood of Crafters blog!

Enjoy your day!
Blessings!


I'm sharing today's creation with...

Anita Be Stampin' - Anything Goes

Ladybug Crafts Ink TLT Challenge Celebration

Crazy Challenge -  Easter

DDH Challenges - Stitches

Die Cut Dreams - Easter

Ooh La La Creations -  Happy Easter

Pink Elephant - Easter
Pollycraft - Easter

Simon Says Stamp and Show... - distressing

Stamps R Us - Easter

Creative Inspirations -  Easter.

Sugar Creek Hollow  -Vintage Easter

Fairy Knoll - Eggs or ovals.

Floweret - Easter.

Paper Cutz - Bunny, lamb, chicks or Easter eggs.

Phindy’s Place - Easter.

Craft Us Crazy -  Easter/ Spring.

The Rubber Cafe - Easter/Spring

ABC dtchallenge - Easter

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3/22 - A Three in one Tuesday!

Happy Tuesday!

Boy, do I have a post for you today!   I'll be showing creations for two DTs & a GDT!

1. Digital Tuesday Challenge - use buttons!   
2. Doodle Pantry's New release & Challenge - sketch!
3. Tuesday Throwdown Challenge - anything BUT a card!

Here we go...

Stamps: Squigglefly digi (ruler)

sentiment: SU! about time set

Papers: Making Memories dp

Other: buttons from my button jar, 

vintage seam binding.

I really had fun distressing this baby!  Button cards are quite popular right now, this one's from the graphics fairy.  I printed the ruler on cream paper then crinkled & sponged it!



Next I have a NEW release from Doodle Pantry, a beautiful set for Easter.

Stamps: Doodle Pantry (He Is Risen)

Papers: MemoryBox, K&Co, & shimmery silver cs

Ink: Copics

Other: gray satin ribbon, SU! boho punched flower,

MS pearl, Nesties.

The Doodle Pantry challenge is a sketch (which I didn't use) and you may use any image this time!  You have two weeks to play along, so I hope you'll join us!



Next I have my GDT creation for the Tuesday Throwdown challenge.  My hubby helped out with this one!

Stamps: Sugar Creek Hollow digi (Ladies Frock together)

Papers: Memory Box dp, K&Co dp
Other: MS around the page punches,
flowers (Modern Romance), Kaisercraft pearls

Isn't this a darling little project?   I might add some bling randomly around the background yet, to add a little pizazz!

Quite the variety today, huh?
So, let's re-cap!

Have fun!  I'm going to go put my feet up now and enjoy some chocolate!  haha
Blessings!

Challenges...


Button card...
Clear It Out! -Buttons 
Top Tip Tuesday -Buttons
My Partner in Crafting Crime - 3 or more buttons
Squigglefly - Buttons
There's Magic in the Air -  Vintage card or tag
Crafty Pad - Use a Digi
Totally Gorjuss - Button It
Paper Cutz - your choice
Res-Q-Challenge - fancy tied ribbons, sewing, stitching
Totally Papercrafts - buttons






Easter card...
Do You Stack Up? -Add a Bow
Charisma Cardz - Use Die Cuts 
Gingerloft - Die Cuts or Punches
Crafty Pad -Use a Digi 
Creative Inspirations Paint - Easter
Stampavie and More -Spring/Easter 
Catered Crop -

• Colors – Blue, Green and Brown
• Embellishments – pearls, ribbon,
• Tools –  die cuts
• Techniques – paper piercing
• Theme – Spring
• Shapes – Circles, scallops

Frame...
Make it Monday - Anything goes
Shabby Tea Room -  Bingo (gem/flowers/punches)
Crafty Pad -Use a Digi
Gingerloft -  Die Cuts or Punches
Little Claire's  - Pink & Green
Secret Crafter - Anything But a Card 
Sugar Creek Hollow  - Anything Goes
Delicious Doodles -  dimensional project
Fairy Tale - green & pink
Stamp Man -Mother's Day/floral
C.R.A.F.T. - Paper Piecing

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Creative Belli - Animals

Happy Wednesday!!!

Here comes Peter Cottontail!   Well, maybe not quite yet, but I know spring is right around the corner!  I'm not much of a springtime gal...pastel colors are not my thing, says the fair-skin redhead!  lol   I enjoy winter, but if there isn't going to be any snow in the forecast than I'm ready to move on!

Here's a lovely little rabbit gathering up some chicks, so sweet.

I've used a hodge podge of scraps on this one!  The vintage Easter graphic is from The Graphic Fairy site and printed on watercolor paper.

This week at Creative Belli, our challenge is to use animals on your projects.  You may happily create anything as long as there is an animal somewhere on it.  Remember, we encourage you to use up your stash.  I've had some wooden brads from a RAK package forever, this is the first time I used one! yay!

Please pop over to the challenge blog to see the incredible creations from the rest of the DT. Creative Belli Challenge blog!

So glad you stopped by, enjoy your day!
Blessings!


some challenges...


*Digital Tuesday - (include a digital element) - Celebrations
Everybody-Art-Challenge - Spring
Paper Take Weekly - Anything goes + (optional) something old/not used for long time 
Top Tip Tuesday - Favourite embellishments or/and technique (seam binding & distressing for me)
Crazy Challenge  - Here comes spring
Die Cut Dreams  - Spring garden scene
Incy Wincy Designs - spring is in the air
Simon Says Stamp and Show... - some Ephemera
Corrosive Challenges  - Distressing
Dream Valley Challenges  - anything goes
Gingerloft  - Furry friends
Little Claire's Anything Goes 
Guylou's Inimitability  - anything goes
Paper Cutz - Spring
CCEE Stampers - Distress your papers

This creation earned...

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FSS blog hop

Happy Monday! We're having another Fred She Said blog hop to share the newest images with you! Tracey's lovely hands have been busy creating beautiful flowers for you!

If you arrived here from Carol's blog you're right on track. If you need to start from the beginning to COLLECT your special words, click HERE!

Stamps: FSS (pansies/purple set)
sentiment-CG
Paper: SU! cs
Ink: pre-colored, SU! craft white
Other: MS doily border & butterfly punches
CB emb., ribbon from stash.

**DISCOUNT ALERT**

Need some Martha Stewart punches? Get them 20% off with discount code MM20 @ ABC Toys & Crafts. Use the code to take 20% off your entire order, no minimum purchase required!

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I used these FSS precolored pansies for a quick & easy Easter card! This baby is perfect for mass production! FSS offers bundles and sets with coordinating papers and all! Too easy!!! lol

Ok, here's my word for your collection...BEST! Now hop over to our lovely Lisa's blog!

WAIT, there's one more thing....

****Want another chance to win a FSS $20 gift certificate?

Don't forget you still have until Mar 28th to enter the current FSS challenge! Simple use a FSS image and 3 hearts somewhere on your creation! If you don't have any FSS yet use one of the many FREEbies avail on the blog!

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Here are the challenges...
Our Creative Corner~Easter
The Diedrich Dare~sktch
SophistiCat~colors/flowers
Stamp w/Fun~Easter.
Cuttlebug Spot~digi
Magical Crafts fortnightly chll~Easter
Sassy Designs by Susie~Easter
Dare U 2 Digi~no DP
Stampin' for the Weekend~Easter
The Creative Cottage ~flowers
Incy Wincy Designs~ Easter
I Love Digi~Easter/digi



Gosh, I think that's everything! Have a lovely day doing what you do best...being a blessing!

Hugs & Blessings!



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Easter Pots..........Spring a new beginning!

Yes, I know Easter is over, but had to show what the kids made for Easter. The homeschooling brain never rests and given the opportunity to direct our thinking to the Lord and the wonderful gift we rec'd in His resurrection, well........we made Easter pots! We played up "the egg" this year, celebrating new birth and the pots will be used for starting seeds...... What fun! Functional too, these won't be stuffed back in the attic for another year, they'll have pretty flowers in them all summer long and we can look at them and see that the Lord is good to us.......all the time! Blessings!

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Easter 2007

Hunt for eggs!

Our Watchdog!

Thanks Easter Bunny!

Mikaea - a gold dragon, a book, play doh, Sequence card/puzzles and kisses.

Kyron - nerf football and a book

Will be back soon

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Bachelorette Parties, Easter and picture not so perfect !

I hope everyone had an EGGCELENT Easter :)

I am a bridesmaid (straight wedding), and with that comes certain responsibilities. UGH!
We planned a bachelorette party for Saturday. We ate at Bombara's, and then went to a local club to watch the Spazmatics. They sing everything from Madonna, to Journey. It's all 80's all night long. It really is a lot of fun. I love kickin' up my heels to Footloose and Oh Mickey.
It was funny because when they were doing their sound check (we had to be there early enough to catch this, in order to get a table) the guy checking has a Mohawk and tattooed sleeves. When he came out to sing at 10:30, he was wearing a neck brace, pocket protector, a nerd wig and bunny ears. It was great.

I brought my camera and took a bunch of pictures to document the evening for Steph. I'd like to say that "I had a bad day...the camera don't lie" but this is much more than a day....this is a good day. This is me showered and dressed. My teeth are brushed for hell sakes.
I AM TELLING YOU RIGHT NOW !
A) I HAVE to get some sun....fake and bake !
B) I HAVE to get in shape....GOD I HATE CAMERA'S !
C) I think I need to either go lighter or darker with my hair color....can you say WASH OUT !
D) whenever you go out clubin' the best color to wear is black ! I thought I was safe with BROWN...it's a cute dress/shirt from Nordstroms. I love that shirt...WHATEVER, never again !
The camera is the reason we hang pictures on our fridges. The camera is the reason that we have photoshop and other programs to touch up, fix and change pictures.
The camera is the reason we don't let anyone take pictures of us.


This is all of us at dinner and some of the girls in the Hummer limo that took us to the club.



So I was downloading the pictures of the bachelorette party and accidentally deleted my Easter Egg hunt pictures of Sydney. I had already deleted them from my camera...because I'm a neurotic freak like that. DAMN IT !

Saturday morning, our neighborhood has a big Easter Egg hunt. They split it up from ages 0-3, 4-6 and 7-9. Houses have flags posted for each age group. After you are done everyone stands around and has a continental breakfast. This year it was fresh hot scones and orange juice.
It's very fun and a nice way to meet the neighbors who have been hibernating since the snow came down.
I would introduce myself to new people and they would say...."OH, you are the one with the twins boys !"
Yip...that's us. At least they wouldn't say, "Oh, you are the gay ones!" which is how I'm sure we are referred to most of the time :)
We are actually referred to (that we know about) as "The girls" :) ha ha

Sunday was more fun. Syd got roller skates and "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory....and it doesn't skip !"
We have the video, J got it on Ebay with about 80 other Disney movies. There are about 7 that don't work and that is one of them. Syd always wants to watch it, but it cuts out right when it gets good at the factory...we decided to replace it.

Then we were off to Grandma and Papa's. My mom did a mini Easter egg hunt, we had dinner and homemade - down to the cream - strawberry shortcake. (this was of course before I had seen the pictures from the bachelorette party)

I'm off to tape pictures to the fridge and to throw out the remainder of the candy (that I will no doubtedly eat) left over from Easter.

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Happy Easter

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