Friday's Creations

Under the Weather! :(

2012-02-08T09:40:00.001-05:00

Hi Everyone,

I have been so sick since Thursday that I haven't been crafting at all. I have been watching some videos but mostly trying to get better. I made the cards below right before I felt so terrible. Valentines is just around the corner and I haven't even started making my cards and gifts for my kids friends. It totally stinks when you are sick and don't feel like yourself and I haven't. So, I just wanted to let you all know what's going on with me and why I haven't been posted anything. Hope to be better soon so I can get my Valentine cards going so I can share them with you all.

Have a great Wednesday!

Hugs, Friday

Birthday Card/Challenge

2012-02-04T16:39:00.001-05:00

Oops, I messed this Challenge up. I forgot to use Orange on my card. So, I had to withdrew my card. Oh well, better luck next time. I hate it when I dont follow directions. Sorry!

Hey Crafty Friends,

I here today to share a card I made for the Myscraproom.ning.com challenge. I had to make a birthday card for my hubby's Dad so this was a great opportunity to do it.

Here is my card:

Check out the challenge at myscraproom.ning.com. Gina (aka Scrappinology) is have weekly challenges on her site. She is always giveaway an Awesome EK Success punch this week. She will pick a name through Random.org for the winner. There are some awesome cards this week for this Challenge. Good Luck, everyone!

I used the Bobunny Paper that I got from AcMoore like I mentioned yesterday. I used a border punch from Fiskars. I used my deckle spellbinder dies for the sentiment. I also used buttons, sheer ribbon and twine for the bow.

Thanks everyone for stopping by today. Have a Great weekend.

Take care, Hugs!

Friday

Tri-Shutter Card that I made

2012-02-03T09:33:00.000-05:00

Hey Fellow Crafters and Bloggy Friends,

I'm here today to share a birthday card for Nephew this month. I thought I would make a Tri-Shutter Card that I learn on Splitcoaststampers.com site. I go there quit often to get ideas and learn new card techniques and folds. It's an Awesome Site for inspiration too.

Here is my card:

I'm always struggle with masculine card every time I make one. I don't know why that is, really... I bought this Bobunny Paper from my local AcMoore store and they were clearance's them out. I got them for .10 cents a sheet. I may have to go back and get some more. Score!

I used some Ek Sucess punches for the greetings. Love those punches. I use them all the time now. Then I used some buttons (my go to Masculine embellies) and Sheer brown ribbon. That's it. The folds are pretty easy and also the cutting too. Give it a try.

Thanks everyone for stopping by today. Have a Great FRIDAY!

I will be back with another birthday card I have made for a Challenge on MyScraproom.ning.com. Check that site out it's full inspiring ladies and Gina (Aka Scrappinology) is fully exciting challenges and swaps.

Hugs, Friday

Crochet Hearts - I'm in Love!

2012-02-01T17:25:00.000-05:00

Hi Fellow Crafters,

I can not believe it's February 1st, can you? Craziness. It's in the 60s here and you know what there is LOVE in the air today. I am on a crochet kick again but this time not flowers but hearts. I found a a tutorial on Pinterest and here is the Youtube Video. She shows a really easy crochet heart I had to try. Let me show what I came up with.

I need more practice but they are so adorable. I bought this yarn at my Walmart and I had to try this out. I love them don't you.

Thanks everyone for stopping by today. Have a great Wednesday and rest of your week.

Hugs, Friday

My Favs & Must Haves for 2011 vid

2012-01-30T15:11:00.000-05:00

Hey Fellow Crafters,

I hope everyone had an Awesome Weekend and rested up. I was tagged by Carlene (Pinkscrapper99) on Youtube to share my favs and must haves for 2011. I had to do a video on this.

Here it is... Enjoy!

Thanks everyone for stopping by today. Have a Great Week.

Hugs, Friday

I have tagged the following Ladies to join me:

Anna - Kissinthewind

Colleen - 47CMC

Yvette - Dailyscrapper

Yvonne - Scrapbliss

Divine - heyitsdivine

Birthday Madness

2012-01-27T08:11:00.000-05:00

Hey Fellow Crafters,

I hope you all are having a GREAT Friday!! As for me, it's birthday party Madness at my House. My daugther's 7th Birthday is today and also her birthday party. Her school has the day off and I thought it worked out perfectly to have her birthday today. I'm just a little stress because we have a lot to do.

Happy 7th Birthday, Jocelyn!! I Love you!

We have to pick up the cake,veg and fruit platters and finish up with the favor bags. As you can see she is having a pretty big party. Most of her classmates are coming. Yay! I just hate it when I get late RSVPers. It drives me bonkers. I always have to make extra bags because of it. I'll stop venting now.

Thanks for stopping by today. TGIF!!

Have a Wonderful Weekend ahead.

Hugs, Friday

Nanoysushi Surprise Birthday Blog Hop!!

2012-01-20T23:10:00.001-05:00

Hello fellow crafters,

I hope you are having a great weekend so far. I was asked by Linda aka Scrapchica on YouTube to join in on a Surprise Birthday Blog Hop on Nanoysushi.blogspot.com for Susi aka Sillyshisushi on Youtube. I was very excited and honored to do this.

If you are just arriving to my blog, you may want to start from the beginning.

Here are the lineup of all the talented ladies:

Linda - http://www.nanoysushi.blogspot.com
Alee - (will be posted on the nano y sushi blog)
Pam - http://www.poconopam.blogspot.com
Nancy - http://www.pinkbellamia.blogspot.com
Sharon - http://smscrapperdesigns.blogspot.com
Elizabeth - http://www.beadybombom.blogspot.com
Tereese - http://fridayscreations.blogspot.com
Vero - http://goldenmomentssometimes.blogspot.com

So, as many of you already know it's Susi's Birthday today!! Happy Birthday, Susi. Have a fab day, girlfriend and I hope you like what I have created for you. This was so much fun. I got these ideas off of Pinterest. If you havent visited Pinterest, you should. It's pack will ideas, tips and everything in between. Check it out http://pinterest.com/.

Here is my first project: Owl Bags

This idea I got from Lisa on Pinterest.

I used regular paper bags. Cute out orange paper with my spellbinders classic scallop circles. Punched out the eyes with my Creative memories Punches and Circle system (which I have I had forever). Used some music note paper for the body. Cut the the paper bag for the eyebrows. Very simple to make and cute too.

Next project: Owl Pillow Boxes

I got this idea from Pinterest too but I didn't pin it so I can't give credit where credit is due. I'm so sorry. I did follow a youtube video to make a the pillow boxes. Here is the Link.

I made the box out of a 4x4 piece of patterned paper and if you follow the above link it tells you that you can make them from any size which I love. Punched out everything from my many punches and how cute is this. Too Cute. You can add little treats in these boxes for Valentines or favors for party.

Next stop is Vero - http://goldenmomentssometimes.blogspot.com

Thanks everyone for stopping by and celebrating Susi's Birthday with us today.

Hugs, Friday

2nd Bday Card

2012-01-15T14:43:00.000-05:00

Hello Crafty Friends,

I have finally finished creating my Sister's Bday card. I just couldn't figure out what papers to use and anything else for that matter. I came across some paper I bought at AcMoore and It came together.

Here it is:

I made a 5x5 card. I distress the edges with my Making Memories distressing tool. I used some burlap ribbon that I got from Walmart. I recycle a tag I had in my stash. It was AMM tag that I got some charms long ago and I thought it went perfectly. I used jute rope for the tag. Then I added some prima flowers that I got from my Tuesday Morning. And I used some bling that I cut up from and extra bling that I didn't use. So, I'm really proud of all the reusable items I added to this card.

I hope you all like it. Please leave a comment if you have any questions or comments. I love reading them.

Have a Great Sunday and Holiday tomorrow.

Hugs, Friday

Mike's Flowers are Here

2012-01-13T15:28:00.000-05:00

Hello Crafty Friends,

I just wanted to share the flowers I found at my mikes today. I thought I would try again at the mikes near me and I found the flowers that goes with the papers. I'm set and ready to but something together. Im thinking on using these for my Valentine cards and/or for my kids treats to their friends.

Here is a picture of them:

I'm loving those crochet flowers. I may have to go back to get more for my upcoming projects.

Thanks for stopping by and taking a peak.

Have a great Weekend!

Hugs, Friday

Bday Invites!

2012-01-12T18:03:00.000-05:00

Hello Crafty Friends,

I hope you all are having a great week so far and crafting it all the way like me. LOL... JK. Well, I'm just amazed on how many years I have been making my daughter's invites. It's been 7 years now. Wow, where has the time gone. It was just yesterday when I brought her from the Hospital and now 7 wonderful years later she has grown to be a beautiful young lady. She has always made me smile through the years. I just can't believe it.

Here are the invites I made her:

This year there is no theme which I'm so glad actually. I have done a cupcake invite to a movie theme invite. This year is just a cake and and pick. So simple. I used my Sizzix die - birthday cake #2. I embossed some of the die with my Cuttlebug embossing folders. I used the Celebration pack from DCWV for the background. Inserted a tooth pick in the cake and behind the 7 scallop circle. I thought it gave it dimension to the card. Then lastly, I added some balloon ribbon to the tooth pick. I had that in my stash for ages. I finally got to use it.

I hope you all like them. Thanks for stopping by and checking it out.

Have a great rest of your week and weekend.

Hugs, Friday

No 99 cent stores near me...

2012-01-11T13:59:00.000-05:00

Hi Crafty Friends,

I give up on searching for those Cameo necklace and earrings everyone on YouTube are getting but I did find some things at a Dollar King store I have never been to. Check it out.

I thought those stickers were pretty. The bracelets have silver bead caps and they are all glass beads. The rhinestone earrings would be cute for centers in flowers. So, I go a few things. Then I ventured to another Michael's to see if I could find those flowers that matched the papers and tags that I got in my haul video. Well, no flowers but I did pick up another pack of papers, the cupid stamp and a You Are Invited stamp that I will need for my daughter's invites. Check it out...

So, I think I'm done for now on shopping... hehe!! And the search for those Cameos. Oh well. Those Cali Gals always get the best finds. boohoo!!

I hope everyone is having a great week so far. I need to get cracking on my birthday card. All these distractions... lol!!

Thanks for stopping by!

Hugs, Friday

Using My Scraps

2012-01-08T15:41:00.000-05:00

Hi Crafty Friends,

I hope everyone is having a relaxing Sunday! I had the urge to make some Thank You Cards for family and friends from Gifts received for Christmas. I wanted to use up some paper I bought for a project I did last year. I was surprise it didn't take much to use those little scraps you get after a project.

Here they are:

I'm using up the scraps from the Naughty or Nice from Recollections at Michaels. Used some punches and spellbinder die to do simple and quick cards in a pinch.

I hope you all have a Great week. Thanks for stopping by and check it out.

Take care,

Friday

My First Card of 2012

2012-01-07T15:17:00.001-05:00

Hi Crafy Friends,

I have been in a rot so far this year. I had no mojo. I hope that is not a sign for this coming year. YIKES!! Anyway, I wanted to share a birthday card I made for my brother for his birthday this month. I have always fumbled on making Masculine cards for the life of me. I just can't make them. So, its like a blast from the past with some of the papers and products I used. Take a peak...

I used some really old paper from Sandylion back in 2005. Some Making Memories eyelet letters from my friend Yvette. Thanks Yvette. I had them in my stash and she gave me more. So, I had to figure out a way to used them. And viola!

I hope you all like. I have another birthday card to make so stay tuned for that one.

Have a great weekend and Take care,

Friday

Last Post for the Year

2011-12-31T14:01:00.001-05:00

Hi Crafty Buddies,

I thought my last post was my last one for this year but then we went out shopping at our local BJs Wholesale Club. I just had to share what I found there to you all. I found a really cute container for my ever growing Copics. Check it out

There is room to grow. LOL!! I bought a set of 3 of Rubbermaid containers for a good price and in a Cute color "Pink". I have been searching on-line for a container that I can carry around but not too big. I can use this to carry to crops, up and down the stairs to my craft closet. It's really portable which I LOVE!! My goal for the new year is to use these markers more and create, create, create...

Ok, this is my last post for the year...

See you all in the New Year.

Hugs, Friday

Wishing you a Happy New Year!

2011-12-31T06:41:00.000-05:00

Hey Crafty Friends,

I wanted to wish you all a Very Happy New Year! This time, I will be taking down our tree, putting xmas decorations away and then start painting our walls. Fun huh? I know... lol.

Take care and be safe!

I will share more creations with you all next year. See you then.

Hugs, Friday

My New Camera!

2011-12-25T10:33:00.000-05:00

Hey Bloggy friends, Santa was extremely nice to me this year. He knew exactly want I really wanted. I wanted other scrappy things but he knew what I truly needed. I have used a point and click camera for too long and finally I have a SLR Camera to call my very own. I used my point and click camera to take this picture for the last time. hehe!! I hope Santa was extremely nice to you too.

Ok, I better get back to my family. Have a Great Day Everyone and a Blessed one too.

Hugs, Friday

Merry Christmas to Everyone!

2011-12-24T07:53:00.002-05:00

Hey Fellow Crafters,

I wanted to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas! I can't believe it's here.

Have a Blessed Day...

Hugs, Friday

Bday Gift Card Holder

2011-12-22T13:46:00.002-05:00

Hey Crafty Friends, here I go again. I don't know why when I'm hooked on something I'm just a creating fool. Here is another Kathy Orta's gift card holder I created for My hubby's Niece. Her birthday is next week and we always give her a gift card to her favorite clothing store. So, I had to make another one. Her favorite color is blue and I really dug into my stash of many papers and this is all had to work with. I have a ton of pink papers and hardly any blue. I have a lot of vintage paper but that wouldn't go with this purpose. Anyway, I changed it a little instead of punching out circles for the closure I use buttons and bling. I really like this better because i don't have to fuss with and eyelet setter. I hope you all like.

Thanks for stopping by and taking a peak. Take Care!

Hugs, Friday

Kathy Orta's Gift Card Holders

2011-12-20T17:27:00.001-05:00

OK, I'm hooked on these things!!

Hello Crafty Friends,
I hope you are having a Fantastic Tuesday. I'm so done with all the things I wanted to do. Well... lol!! I'm not so stressed now. Anyway, I wanted to share some Gift Card Holders I have created for some friends of mine. Ever since I saw Kathy Orta (Paper Phenomenon) video I immediately went out and bought some 6x9 envelopes from Office Depot. Thanks Kathy for the Awesome Idea. The one on the far right is my prototype. I had to make sure I can do it before making the real deal. I hope you guys like... I'm loving these and they are so simple to make. You guys should try these.

Thanks for stopping by my blog today. Have a great day and come back soon.

Hugs, Friday

New Site!

2011-12-19T07:50:00.001-05:00

Hey Fellow Crafters:
I wanted to share a new site I found from several crafters and I had to share it with you all. It's called Blitsy. Go check it out. Spread the word about this site and earn credits for free stuff when your buddies sign up and purchase.

Thanks for taking a peak!!
Hugs, Friday

Kids Xmas Cards 2011

2011-12-18T11:38:00.000-05:00

Hello Fellow Crafters!!
I wanted to share the Xmas cards my kids made yesterday. They are simple but very cute. Here are some pictures...

I used some old Xmas papers I had and cut them down to size. Used some $1 foam stickers from Joanns. Then added some glitter to with some glitter glue from Crayola. They had a blast making them. So, I will be sticking candy canes to each card from each classmate. We do this every year and its like a tradition for us. hehe!!

Anyway, thanks for stopping by... I'm off to wrap gifts, make some gift card holders and lastly I will be baking some Snow Ball cookies for my Son's Class. They will be doing a cookie exchange this year. There are not enough hours in a day to do everything I wanted to do. We haven't decorated our gingerbread house and we still need to make Christmas cookies for Santa. Whew! I'm tired already. Plus, I need to mail more cards out to friends. I'm so behind. Oh well, I better get moving and get things done...

Have a Blessed Sunday...

Hugs, Friday

Baking Baking Baking!

2011-12-17T15:46:00.002-05:00

Hey Bloggers! I know I haven't posted much lately. I just don't have time to create anything good for you all. I did want to share what my hubby has been up to. Yes, you heard me "My Hubby" has been baking up a storm all day. He makes these delish chocolate chip cookies and pudding cake for his friends for the holidays. They do a cookie, fudge and everything in between swap with their closest friends. He has done this for years even before we met. So, here is picture of his creations:

Tomorrow, I will share my kids cards that they made for their friends this year. Please come back to see. Thanks for stopping by. I hope you all are enjoying this holiday season. It gets busier every year for me. I wait for a little vacation we have planned.

Have a Great Weekend. Take care!

Hugs, Friday

Giving Tree 2011

2011-12-13T17:48:00.000-05:00

Hello Everyone!
I thought I would share this with all of you. Every year my kids pick stars at our Church's Giving Tree and then we go out and buy gifts to those in Need. I want to teach them that it's better to give then to receive. Each child gets to pick a star off the "Giving Tree". So, Here is a picture of the gifts:

I hope everyone is having a Great Tuesday. Are you finish shopping, I'm NOT!!! But, I'm SO glad I got to do this with my kids.

Take Care and Hugs,
Friday

2011 Christmas Card

2011-12-11T14:56:00.000-05:00

Hi Everyone,

I hope everyone is enjoying their weekend. I wanted to share my Christmas Card with you all. This year I made only 16 of them and I may have to make others for more friends. I'm still trying to get shopping done, a swap I'm in, and volunteering at my kids school. Where does the time go? There is not enough in one day, I swear... LOL!! Anyway, here is a picture of it. Enjoy!

I hope you all like it as much as I do. This whole card has more Spellbinders dies cut outs than I have ever used before. Let me break it down for you all:

Dies: Fleur De Lis Square, Poinsettia, Banner and Pennant Shapabilities.
Embossing Folder, Quikutz
Stamps: Inkadinkado sentiments
Papers, Recollection White Card stock and Coordination's card stock (I don't remember the color - sorry)

Thanks everyone for stopping by today. Have a great Sunday and a Fabulous week ahead.

Hugs, Friday

My New Advent Calendar for 2011

2011-12-05T11:10:00.000-05:00

Hi everyone, How was your weekend? We had a great weekend. We got out Christmas tree, decorated the house (inside and out), had Breakfast with Santa and put up the Christmas Train. I wanted to share my new Advent calendar with you all. I had a different one but it was just hard to keep out and this year (I got this idea from a friend) I made my own with Muslin Bags I bought from Etsy. Here is a pics:

I put some Hersheys candy cane kisses in them for the kids. They just loved them. I stamped my images with Stazon Timber Black. I also stamped the numbers with a set I got from Target that I just love. Added some bells and Viola "Our New Advent Calendar". We are on day 5 ...

Thanks everyone for stopping by and taking a peak.

Have a Great Monday and Week.

Hugs, Friday

Altered Cigar Box - What I've done so far...

2011-12-01T16:26:00.001-05:00

Hi Everyone, I wanted to share the Beginnings of my Altered Cigar Box that I'm altering for a swap. I have been so busy lately that I didn't have time to do this earlier but today I got inspired to do it and I'm not finished yet. This is an one-on-one swap with a friend. Here is a pic:

I will go into more detail on products when I'm finished. I'm also making some other altered items to put in it for my partner. I will post a video upon completion and it's mailed out.

Thanks everyone for stopping by and taking a peak.

Hugs, Friday

New Poinsettia's Die

2011-11-28T12:36:00.000-05:00

Hi Scrappy buddies, I hope everyone had a safe and enjoyable Thanksgiving Holiday and four(4) day weekend. I thought I would share what I was playing with this weekend. I bought the new Spellbinders Shapeabilities Layered Poinsettia die set couple weeks ago. I absolutely love this set and I have quite a few projects to use these on. Here is a picture of my very first cuts...

Thanks everyone for stopping by and taking a peak.

Have a great Monday... Hugs,

Friday

Santa's Letter Holder

2011-11-23T13:53:00.000-05:00

Hi everyone, Happy Wednesday to you all. I felt creative today, so I altered some Balsa boxes from Michaels. I believe I got this Idea from Angie (Meriscrapper13 on Youtube) and I had to make this year for my kids. It's a Santa Letter Holder. I had this crazy story to go with it - instead of mailing your list/letter to Santa that he would send an Elf down from the North Pole to pick up all letters and then leave a little something behind. So, I wanted to start something like that on November 30st, the kids would write out their list put in the holder and when they woke up the next morning (Dec. 1st) there would be a little gift left by Santa's elf (it could happen right)... LOL... I thought it would kick off the excitement of Christmas. Here they are:

This one is for my Daughter

This one is for my Son

I hope you all like them as much as I do. Now my kids can't wait to write them out. Yay, success!!

I used Me and My Big Ideas Value Pack from a couple of years ago. I'm trying to use up papers that I have. Painted the box with White Acrylic paint. Then glued paper with Mod Podge Gloss and then painted more over the paper to give a glossy finish. Fussy cut the reindeers and polar bears out of the pattern paper. Added some stickles (xmas red) and Studio G Sparkle writer (Clear) on the cut outs. Drilled holes on the sides with my Fiskars Drill (love this tool). Strung and knotted some white and gingham blue ribbon. Unscrewed the hardware for the closure. Painted the knob with white paint. Glue buttons on them with hot glue. Last of all, added some laces and trims and Viola two holders ready for action.

Thank you all for stopping by. I want to wish each and everyone of you a Happy Thanksgiving tomorrow. I can't believe it's already here. Now I'm ready for Christmas. hehe!!

Have a great day..

Hugs, Friday

Last 2 Flowers...

2011-11-15T15:52:00.001-05:00

for a swap... I wanted to share what I have come up with. As you know, I'm doing a card and flower swap over on Nilianny's YouTube channel. I had an idea of what I was making but just need the right papers. So, I used the same papers from the collect that I used to make the card (DCWV Blossoms and Butterflies). I thought it went together. Here is my flowers:

I combined the mini paper rosette flowers (Tim Holtz) and my lace trims from my stash. I really love the mini rosettes. I just bought it at my local AcMoore store.

I really need to use up all the laces in my stash. I have bought and received from such generous ladies in a rak or swap. Here is a picture of all my lace and various trims. Please keep in mind that is not all of it. LOL...

I have more in another closet hanging on binder rings. I know I have a problem... Need to stop hoarding them all and use them up. hehe!!

I hope you all like and I can't wait for my partner to enjoy them.

Thanks for stopping by and taking a peek. Have a Great Week, Everyone!!

Hugs, Friday

Flower/Card Swap

2011-11-10T16:27:00.000-05:00

Hi Everyone... Happy Thursday! Today was a pretty busy day. The kids had the day off, I had to go to 2 conferences, pick out paint for our livingroom, and get flu shots. Whew, what a day...I did squeeze some time to make this card for a flower/card swap I'm in. I have already showed two (2) of the flowers and I haven't worked on the other two yet but I will soon. Here is my Card:

My partner likes blue, brown, yellow and green. So, I picked out the papers from DCWV (Blossoms and Butterflies). It had all the colors she liked. I used white cardstock for the base and for the sentiment. I made some flowers from Fabric flowers from Michaels, then added some Prima blossoms and a plastic flower center (that I got in a rak). Then I used some Prima leaves, punched out some MS Butterflies with the papers, and added some bling to them. Stamped the sentiment with my Studio G stamps. Added some Want2scrap pearl swirls. Lastly, I added some dew drops.

I hope you all like my card. I hope partner will like it too.

Thanks everyone for stopping by my blog. If you have any questions please ask. I love hearing from you all.

Have a day and Have a pleasant Holiday (Veterans Day) too...

Hugs, Friday

Thanksgiving Cards 2011

2011-11-06T18:43:00.001-05:00

Hi everyone, Happy Sunday!! I wanted to share with you all my Thanksgiving cards for this year. As many of you know that I make 10 cards for every Holiday from Halloween through 4th of July for family and friends. It's like clockwork every year. I also make birthday cards in between it all. Then I make Invitations for my kids birthdays and that could very from 15 - 30 invites. Yikes!! So, I wanted to get these cards over with so I could finish up my flower and card swap and then I have a cigar box swap I'm doing with a friend. I have already done 2 flowers so, I just have to do the other two and the card in which I already picked out the papers for it. The cigar box will take up most of my time since I have never done one before and I don't even have the papers for it. uggghhh!! I have a ton of ideas going through my head about that box. The theme we picked out was "Christams" (our interpretation of it). I'm not sure what direction I will take it yet but I hope it Rocks... LOL... We will see. Here is my card (Finally I know) lol:

Another simple card. I hope you all like it.

Thank you all for stopping by and taking a look. I hope to post something next week.

Hugs, Friday

Here are the supplies:
Papers: Bazzil Cardstock (bitter chocolate, tangelo(orange), white)
Stamps: SU Stamps (Lovely as a Tree and All Year Cheer III)
Ink: SU Inks (Chocolate Chip and Rusty Red)
Embossing Folder: Cuttlebug (Leafy Branch)
Shapes: Spellbinders Scallop Circle, CM Circle Cutter

Inside:
Papers: Bazzil Cardstock (White and Bitter Chocolate)
Punch: SU Scallop edge

Happy Halloween, Everyone!!

2011-10-31T18:21:00.000-04:00

I want to wish everyone a Happy and Spooky Halloween!! Stay Safe Treating tonight!!

Hugs, Friday

Fabric Flowers I'm making for a Swap...

2011-10-30T14:13:00.001-04:00

Hi everyone, I hope you guys are enjoying your Sunday. Can you believe that we had a dusting of snow this early in the year and it's in the 30's - Craziness... Well, I hope it doesn't ruin Halloween for the kids.

Anyway, I wanted to share flowers I'm making for a swap I joined on Youtube. Lilly also known as Nilianny on Youtube is hosting a Flower and Card swap. It's an one on one swap. I couldn't pass this up. I thought it would be easy enough to do and make. You have to make four (4) flowers and a card for your partner. Easy right... I thought so. I wanted to make these fabric flowers that I saw Julie from Juliewaters74 on youtube make. Here is the link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=crtjrdbRbbs to her fabulous flowers and my picture of my flowers.

I love how these flowers turned out. I used fabric from Joanns that I picked up recently and then lace from my stash. Then I used a pearl brad center on one and a gold rose button on the other. I hope my partner will like them too. I have to make two more flowers but I'm wanting to make some paper rosettes with a twist. I will show that one soon.

I will be altering a cigar box for an one on one swap with a friend on Myscraproom.ning.com. It will be a Xmas theme box. I need to find pretty xmas paper for this box. Any suggestions??

Well, thank you all for stopping by and taking a peek. Have a fab rest of your weekend.

Take care, Friday

Halloween Treats for my Sweets!

2011-10-28T16:56:00.000-04:00

Happy Friday, Everyone!! I can't believe another month has come to a close and a step closer to Christmas. I'm so not ready for. Time sure flies these days. Anyway, I wanted to share my treats for my sweets this year. At my Kids school, they dress up in their costume and parade around at their school. I love it because you get more for your buck and every year I pass out treats for all their classmates. Next year, I do plan on making my packaging instead of buying them at Target. However, I did make my tags for the treats. Then tied them with Halloween ribbon and viola... Halloween Treats... Take a peek...

This year is very simple. I used my Ek Success punch (first time using) out orange cardstock. Stamped with Studio G Halloween stamps (which fits perfectly on this tag). Inked the edges with my Colobox Blk ink. Filled the bags with candy - Done!! Very Simple. My daugther loves to write her name on the back of the tags. My son will do it next year (I hope)... LOL..

I hope you all like it. I will be sharing some flowers I'm making for a swap real soon. Come back and take a peek.

Have a Great Weekend! Take Care...

Hugs, Friday

Halloween 2011

2011-10-21T13:16:00.001-04:00

Hi Everyone!! Happy Friday! Can you believe it? I have done 5 posts in a row. I'm so proud of myself but don't expect it for long. I won't last long... I must of found my mojo somewhere along the way. LOL!! Anyway, I am working on my Halloween cards for this year and I wanted to show you all. I think I have a winner but I also think it's missing something, maybe you guys can let me know if I need something extra or not, OK? Here is my card so far:

Ok, I used regular White Cardstock from my stash to make this scene. I mounted it with purple and orange cardstock. I cased this idea from two cards I seen on Splitcoaststampers. I'm so sorry I can't remember their names but I'll try to post them on here when I do. I had an Inkadinkado stamp of the witch. I punched out a post-it note circle to mask the moon. Used my SU Ink pads with a finger dobber (pumpkin spice and lavender lace). Then I used my Distress Ink - Black soot to make it all ere. I love how this turned out. I finally used my Martha Stewart edge punch - gate. Lastly, I used my Lovely as a Tree stamp set from SU for the background.

So, Do you guys think I need to add anything to it? Let me know.

Thanks for stopping by and checking it out. Have a great day and a wonderful weekend.

Take care, Friday

Birthday Card

2011-10-20T17:37:00.000-04:00

Hi everyone, here I go again. hehe!! I wanted to share a birthday card I made for my Son's classmate. Her birthday party is this Saturday and I just had to make her a card. It's even a Halloween Costume Birthday Party. How cool is that? My Son gets to use his costume more than once. That's awesome to me. So, here is the card.

So, I used some papers I bought at Target that was really girly. I also used a glittery flower frame from Colobox. Added some pink lace from my stash. The Sentiment was from Michaels stamped in SU pixie pink ink. That was it. It's a really simple card. My kind of card. lol.:-)

Thanks everyone for stopping by and taking a peek. Take Care!

Hugs, Friday

Completed Rolodex Card

2011-10-19T06:58:00.000-04:00

Hi Everyone, Happy Wednesday! Boy, I'm blogging three days in a row. That's an all time record. LOL!! Anyway, I wanted to share my completed Rolodex Cards I'm swaping with Yvonne and Yvette. I just love how this card came out and I hope they like it too. Here it is:

I really liked making these. Maybe it was because I just love the color combo. IDK!!

Here are the supplies:
Papers are mentioned on previous post.
Trims: Crochet lace and Pink pleated Trim from my stash and GASC.
Punches: Martha Stewart Lace Doily Punch, EK success punch
Misc: Dress it up buttons, prima flowers, Recollection resin roses and leaves, and Dimo Label Maker

Thank you so much for stopping and have a great day!! Take Care.

Hugs, Friday

Rolodex Swap

2011-10-18T09:31:00.000-04:00

Hi Everyone, I thought I would share the beginnings of my Rolodex I making for a swap that I'm in with Yvonne (Scrapbliss) and Yvette (theDailyscrapper). I had some time this week to work on them and I thought I would give them a little peek. hehe!! Here it is all covered with paper:

I used the Lace and Linen Paper Pack from DCWV. I just love this pack because it has my two favorite colors Pink and Brown. So, the front of the Rolodex will have the brown and the back with have the pink. I can't wait to put things that I love this year. I hope you, ladies got some ideas on how to do yours (Yvonne and Yvette). Can't wait to swap.

I wish everyone a great Tuesday and thanks for stopping by. Take Care!

Hugs, Friday

Maculine Thank You Card

2011-10-17T10:50:00.001-04:00

Hi Everyone, Happy Monday... I wanted to share a card I made for a Uncle of ours to thank him for his generous gift for my son on his birthday. I was inspired to make this card after I visited cardpositioningsystems (This week's sketch #240) this morning. I am going to enter this card in just to say thank them for the sketch and inspiration. I love going to these sites because they always have great sketches and ideas to help me along.

Here is my card...

I hope everyone enjoys my card. It's a really simple card and I love those kinds.

Supplies Used:
Paper: The Old World Stack from DCWV, Kraft and Brown cardstock from my stash.
Stamps: Studio G letters and sentiment
Die: Sizzix Tab #1 sizzilit
Ink: Color Box Black

Thanks for stopping by everyone. Have a great week...

Take Care, Friday

Belated Birthday Goodies!

2011-10-16T11:30:00.000-04:00

Hi Everyone, Happy Sunday!! Are you getting your crafting on? I wish I was. LOL... Anyway, I just wanted to share a Generous Birthday Goody RAK from Divine (aka heyitsdivine). She really surprised me with this awesome package. Thank you so much, Divine. You shouldn't have.

Here is a pic of it:

Thanks everyone for stopping by today. I hope to share some projects I have been working on soon.

Have a great day!

Hugs, Friday

Carlene's September Tag Swap Received

2011-10-14T10:06:00.001-04:00

Hi Everyone, Happy Friday!! Its an ugly day here on the east coast. It's been raining since last night. I hope it stops soon. I hope tomorrow will be nice and better weather for the Oktoberfest at my kids school tomorrow. Luckily it's mostly inside so no real worries. Yay!!

Anyway, I wanted to share the tags I received from Carlene for the Tag Swap she hosted in September. I absolutely love them all. Everyone did an Awesome job. Thanks to all the talented ladies who were in my group. Check them out...

So, I hope everyone will have a great weekend ahead. Take care!!

Hugs, Friday

Pumpkin Festival

2011-10-10T16:03:00.000-04:00

Hi everyone, Happy Columbus Day!! It is sure an Awesome day to pick pumpkins. The kids and my hubby had the day off today and we thought we go to the place we go every year at this time. It's a Pumpkin Festival in Maryland. They have hayrides, face painting, pony rides, cornstalk mazes, and yummy pumpkin pies (my favorite). I have few pictures to share with you. Check it out.

I know this looks gross but I just had to share this. This is what we came across this visit. It wasn't a pleasing sight nor a pleasing smell. Nonetheless, we still were able to pick a few nice looking pumpkins. These were all over the place, YUCK!! I hope you all have better luck.

Thanks for stopping by, Everyone. Have a great holiday.

Hugs, Friday

My First Banner

2011-10-09T15:00:00.000-04:00

Hi everyone, Its me again. I'm on a roll this weekend. Two projects crossed off my list of to dos... LOL!! I wanted to share my very first banner ever... Now, I have done a letter banner swap but this is my first actual banner made for my friends daughter. I used the colors and inspiration from her bedding my friend told me. I went from there. Check it out...

Ok, I used the scallop mini album that I got from Michaels and covered it with some recollection baby boy pattern paper. I used Blue,Green and Chocolate Bazzil cardstock. I also use chipboard coasters from Michaels too. The pattern on the bedding is like a mosaic and I mimic it in the banner. I used a embossing folder from Cuttlebug to embossing the squares. I borrowed my friends Cricut to cut out the letters out from the Bazzil cardstock. I bought some puffies star stickers from KI Memories at Michaels. I thought it went perfectly with the banner. Lastly, I used some chocolate and white polka dot silk ribbon and my white exlarge eyelets to finish it off.

I just love this banner and I hope my friends daughter will love it too.

Thanks everyone for stopping by today and have a wonderful Sunday!

Hugs, Friday

A Dino Thank you(s)

2011-10-08T23:30:00.000-04:00

Hi Everyone, How is everyone's weekend going so far? My weekend is going pretty well. My daughter and I went to a birthday party this afternoon. She had a blast jumping and sliding down these huge moon bounces. It was called "Pump It Up". It is quit similar like the place I held my Son's birthday. Anywho, I wanted to share my thank you cards for my Son's birthday. I'm so late getting these out but I just didn't know what to make or how. Here is the card...

I used a free image from the internet. I did that cuz I didn't want to buy more stickers. Saving some money. LOL... I bought some embossed felt from Joanns that I thought looked like lizard skin. I just wish they had them in green... Oh well. I stamped the "Thanks" with my Studio G cling stamps I got at Michaels on sale. I mounted the picture on cardstock. Inked the edges with SU Chocolate Chip ink. Cut out the thanks with my Deckle scissors (I have been using that a lot lately). Added some jute rope for some interest. Lastly poked a hole with my cropadile and added an eyelet. Then ran some twine though. There is my finished card. I just have to write in it and put it in envies and I'm finally done. Yay for me.

Thank you everyone for stopping by and taking a peek. Have a great Holiday Weekend.

Hugs, Friday

8th Anniversary

2011-10-04T17:09:00.000-04:00

Hi Everyone, I hope you all had a great weekend. Do any of you ever have one of those days when you just totally forget your anniversary? I didn't forget my anniversary per say, I just forgot to make a card for my hubby. Yikes!! So, I after I picked up my kids from school I made a quick card for him. It's been 8 long years... Just Kidding... We are happy as can be. He is my biggest fan and my hero. Happy Anniversary, Hun!!

So, today I had errands galore, when I drove by my nearest Tuesday Morning. I thought, hey, I'll just stop for a peek and see what they have new. Well, I stumbled across paper packs from Colorbok. They were only $1.99 ea for 20 sheets of papers, a sheet of stickers and cutouts. What a deal!! So, I bought two packs. LOL... You never know when you will come across that deal again. I know I'm terrible. hehe!!

Supplies:
Black and Ivory cardstock from my stash
Colobok pattern papers
Heart, mini hearts, label punches from SU
EK Success punch
Cuttlebug embossing folder: Swirls

Thanks everyone for stopping by and check it out. Have a great day...

Hugs, Friday

Altered Coffin Box

2011-09-30T06:22:00.000-04:00

Hello Everyone, Happy Friday!! I thought I would share another project with you all since I have already mailed to my partner for a swap I'm in. I had joined a Halloween TP Mini Album swap over at Myscraproom.ning.com. It is Hosted by Yvonne also known as Scrapbliss. I know you don't see the mini and only this coffin. It's because I didn't take any pictures of it. LOL!! I will upload the video on it soon to show you the mini. So, stay tuned.

I used a coffin box from Michaels. I painted it with the Folk Art Metallic Sequin Black inside and out. I added some black lace from my stash and purple velvet ribbon from Joanns. I then added some cross bones stickers to the seam. On top of the box, I popped dotted a journal tag (that looks like a frame) from Recollections, added a big sparkly spider and another cross bones I got at Target. That's it. I hope my partner likes this box and the mini I made for her.

Thanks everyone for stopping by. Have a Great day!!

Take care, Friday

September Tag Swap

2011-09-26T10:02:00.000-04:00

Hi Everyone! It's been so long since my last post. I have been so busy with my kids school it's ridiculous but I'm back with a new post on something I've been working on. It's one of many that I have on my plate this month. I want to share my tags for Carlene's September Tag Swap that she is hosting on her Blog at Pinkscrapper99. Thanks Carlene for including me in this swap. I had a blast making them and I hope the ladies in my group will like them too.

These tags are fun to make and I can't wait to get the other tags.

Supplies:
Medium and Light weight Chipboard
Bazzil Cardstock
Sizzix Treat Bag Die
Ribbon and Lace from my stash
Bats and pumpkin confetti and bling from Target
Inkadinkado stamp and pattern paper from Joann's
Fibers from Teriberi (Thanks Teri)
7gypsies tape

Thanks everyone for stopping by everyone. I hope you had a great weekend and a great Monday.

Take Care,
Friday

Phone or Camera... hmmm...

2011-09-14T15:17:00.001-04:00

Hello Everyone, this post has nothing to do with crafting. I'm sorry. I had to share my new toy with you all. I'm so new to all the new cell phones out there it's not even funny. We just weren't ready until now. Well, we didn't really have a choice when my cell phone just stopped working all together. I couldn't even charge it up to turn on. So, we had to look for a phone for me asap. I'm happy to say I'm a proud owner of a Droid Incredible 2 from Verizon. It's a sorta recent phone but you know technology it will always be obsolete. I'm perfectly ok with a phone on the 3G network verses the 4G network. If you are a veteran of cell phones you will know what I mean. I'm still learning about this phone. I just learned how to text quickly on my other phone and I know I have to start all over. Here is a pic:

I bet you are all wondering why I have in the title "Phone or Camera". Well, my birthday is this month and my hubby was planning on getting me an DSLR camera for my birthday. I was so excited. I have struggled with my current camera for 3 years now and I'm fed up with point and shoot cameras. My kids are getting bigger and I need a better camera to capture every moment but now that I got a smartphone, my camera will be a gift some other time. boo hoo!! Oh well, I need a cell phone anyway especially for emergencies.

I hope to share some projects I have been working on with you all real soon. Have a great Wednesday!

Hugs, Friday

Dino Birthday Invites!

2011-09-11T11:44:00.000-04:00

Hey Everyone, I hope you are all having a wonderful weekend. It's been busy for me. I'm getting ready for my son's 4th birthday Party coming up really soon. I had to get the invites finish to be mailed to family and friends. Also for his close classmates from school. Birthdays are always so stressful for me. This year the theme is Dinosaurs. He loves them from watching Dino Dan on Nick Jr. Here is my card:

It's just a simple invites. It sure would of been a lot cheaper if I had the cricut but my son actually found these dimensional stickers at our local AcMoore store when they were on sale. I had to buy several of them for his invites. I hand cut the sentiment to look like torn wood. I think I got it right. LOL!!

What little boy doesn't love dinosaurs, Right? He gave me a thumbs up on my card... He is so cute.

Thanks for stopping by... I will have more to share real soon.

Have a great Sunday! Take care.

Hugs, Friday

It's a Boy!

2011-09-10T10:22:00.000-04:00

Hi Everyone!! No, I'm not pregnant... No more for me... LOL!! I wanted to share a baby boy card I made for my girlfriend's daughter's new baby. I'm going to a baby shower today and I had to make her a card. I'm not finish with her banner I have been working on but I will give it to her some other time. Well, before the baby is born in October. This is my first banner and I want to be perfect for her baby's room. Anyway, her my card.

Here are the supplies I used:
Embossing: Cuttlebut baby embossing folder
Cardstock: Bazzil Blue and Green
Pattern: Recollections baby boy paper pack
Ribbon: Baby blue gingham and fussy ric-rac from my stash
Punches: Scallop Circle, 1 and 1-1/4 inch circle from Creative Memories

Thanks everyone for stopping by and checking it out. I will be coming back with a Dino birthday invite and hopefully my banner. Come back soon.

Hugs, Friday

Happy Labor Day!!

2011-09-05T08:17:00.001-04:00

Happy Labor Day, Everyone!! I hope you all are enjoying your Labor Day weekend. I know I haven't posted in awhile but it's been crazy busy with kids and school. Today is a good day to relax and enjoy life. My daughter and hubby has the day off and we are planning a family outing today. Who knows what that may be...maybe to the zoo or going to a picnic but whatever we do we will be together.

Tomorrow my son will have his first day of PreK-4 this year. He is so excited about it and I'm excited for him. Well for me too. I'll have a break in the morning. Yay!!

I will have some projects to share soon. I have a baby boy name banner, Halloween TP mini for a swap, Birthday Dino Invitations, Altered Rolodex card for friends and lastly an Anniversary card. So, please come back soon to check them all out.

Have a great and labor free day!! Thanks for stopping by...

Hugs, Friday

Mojo Monday 205

2011-08-25T13:55:00.000-04:00

Hi Everyone, I just wanted to share a cute birthday card I made for my neice today. I have been mojo out this week and I was brain storming until Divine (heyitsdivine on youtube) told me about Mojo Monday. I have been a follower for sometime and this sketch really inspired me to make a cute and simple card. I just love it. Here is the Sketch and my card:

I used papers from my stash and I think I got them in a RAK and I think they are from a Stack from DCWV. Not sure which one. I used two different types of border punches. One from Martha Stewart and one from Stampin Up. I then used a Rose Red Grograin ribbon I had in my stash for sometime. I used one of Yvett's beautiful flowers she made and gave me. The color of the flower was just perfect. I stamped on a little tag from Staples with one of my $1 stamps. I added a button from my stash and some twine. Very Simple and it made me use multiple pattern papers. So, I'm entering this card to the Mojo Monday site today. Yay!!

Thanks everyone for stopping by and taking a peek at my cards. Have a great day...

Hugs, Friday

My New Favorite Stamp.

2011-08-22T16:18:00.001-04:00

Hi everyone! Happy Monday! It is almost here. What you say? BACK to SCHOOL, is what I say!! My kids will be going back to school soon. I can't wait. This summer has been busy with going to the pool, classes, and lessons. I'm so glad it is almost over and a new school year begins. You may think I'm terrible but I can't help it. I feel like I'm a taxi cab most days...

Anyway, I wanted to share another card with you all. I had to make a birthday card for a friend and I had used this sentiment again. I had use it on some other cards I have made for friends. It's my new favorite stamp. It's from My Sentiment Exactly. Here is the card...

I just love this sentiment. I just bought the TH's sewing embossing folder from my local AcMoore store. I embossed it on some coordination paper. I then sanded it to show the secondary color. I finally used the barque and mini baroque Sizzix die. Love this die. I used a sheet of paper from the Lost & Found paper I got from Hobby Lobby. Can you believe it? I cutting into a new pack of paper. It's amazing to me. It had a sewing pattern and I had to use as the mat. I cut out swirls from my Sizzix swirl sizzlits. I glue down a spool with some lace and a black button. I also and a stick pin too but I don't think you can see it.

So, she should be getting this tomorrow. I hope she doesn't look at my blog. hehe!! Thanks everyone for stopping by and taking a peek... I hope you all have a wonderful week.

Hugs, Friday

Hobby Lobby Visit!

2011-08-21T11:59:00.000-04:00

Hello Everyone! Ok, Im now rested from my long trip to Hobby lobby and I wanted to share what I had gotten. Nothing too exciting just a pack of papers and some sprigs. We didnt the fabulous 50% off paper sale the week before or I would of done a video on it. I have always loved the Lost & Found collection and I got it. It was a 180 paper pack. It looks like a combo of the collection. Im so glad I bought it. It's not the glitter paper but I love it anyway. I used my 40% off coupon on it. So, not bad price. They didn't have alot of sales that was worth buying to me. It was tempting... I just looked up another location and there is another one near me in Maryland. I may have to check it out now that I'm hooked. lol... here is a picture of the pack and sprigs.

Believe me this will not be the last time I'll go to Hobby Lobby. We will be planning another trip but next time will be an all day affair so we can have more time for shopping. I can not wait! So, if you ever get a chance to go to Hobby Lobby its always worth the trip.

Thanks for stopping by and checking it out. Have a Great Sunday!!!

Hugs, Friday

Swap Cards

2011-08-20T21:20:00.001-04:00

Happy Saturday, Everyone! I had a long but eventful Saturday. My kids had swimming lessons Saturday morning now for about 7 weeks and they are doing great. My daughter is trying to put her head in the pool a little at a time and my son is swimming like a fish, doggy paddle. lol!! I'm so proud of them both. Well, my son's lessons took a little long than usual which made me late on meeting Yvonne and Yvette. But that is not all. The Traffic on 95 going south was horrendous. It look me 1/2 hour to get less than a mile to pick up Yvette then it took another 45 to an hour to pick up Yvonne. Oh my, this was a long and traffic galore trip. After picking up Yvonne, it was another 1/2 hour to Hobby lobby. It was all good we had coupons in hand and we all got what we wanted. Well, there wasn't the great deals everyone else was getting but nonetheless it was worth it. I can't complain good friends to chat along the way and Hobby Lobby. You can't go wrong. I totally enjoyed myself even though the traffic would of drove me bonkers. Here are the pictures of the cards I had made them for our swap. Enjoy...

Eventhough I didn't have enough time to do more shopping with them we had a blast. We will be doing this again I hope...

Anyway, If you want to know the supplies I used please let me know. I'm too pooped to listed them right now. Enjoy the rest of your weekend.

Take care, Friday

Mini Altered Books

2011-08-19T07:58:00.001-04:00

Hello Everyone, I'm here today to share some altered mini composition books I had bought awhile ago at my local Staples. They were super cheap. They came in a pack of 4 for a buck. So, I thought I would alter these books with some canvas sheets I got at my Michaels. I got some just to have on hand and I had this idea to cover these little books with them. (Inspired by Yolanda aka Yolibean) I love how they turned out. I also handmade some lace flowers to go with. Stamped a dressform with my Lost Coast Design Stamps. I covered the binding with some book binding paper I got from my local stamp store here in VA. Then I added some lace and flat back pearls and Viola! I also added a tiny paper bag as a pocket inside for a tag that you can buy at Michaels. It fits perfectly inside.

Have a Fabulous Friday!! Enjoy your weekend. Thanks for stopping by and taking a peek.

Take Care, Friday

So Very Bummed!!

2011-08-17T14:12:00.001-04:00

Ok, I'm here to rant. As many of you know I'm organizing my stamps. Clear and Cling. If not, let me recap. I have found a solution of my clear stamps with photo page protectors from The Container store. Now, my cling I had another idea to store them by using a clear case. I had found some at my local AcMoore store that I thought would work perfectly. Well, I was all ready and geared to buy it when I got there and saw they had reorganize their section of frames and shadow boxes where these cases were placed. I was totally devestated!! I asked someone on the floor and even the Manager. She told me they had discontinued it and they have no clue if they will be carring it again. I was so mad! I could of cried. I know that sounds pretty drastic but I have been researching this for a long ime and I should of bought them when i had the chance. So, I just wanted you all to feel my pain. LOL!!

Now I have to find another way of storing them. I know that Nancy at NickelNook stores her in the Stampendous storages cases and I think I'm going to do the same. If any of you have any other ideas to store cling mounted stamps please let me know. I will look into them. So right now they are just sitting here near my kitchen table looking at me. LOL...

Anyway, I hope you all are having a great Wednesday and the rest of your week. Thanks for stopping by.

Take care, Friday

A Sneak Peek...

2011-08-16T10:16:00.000-04:00

Hi Eveyone! Im here today to share a little sneak peek of my cards for a swap. Im meeting with Yvonne (scrapbliss) and her sister Yvett (Dailyscrapper) on Saturday and we agreed on swapping cards. Well, I can't show you the card yet but I can certainly show you the paper I'm planning on using. I really need to step up my card making for these ladies. They do such great work on some cards. So, I broke out some paper that I have been hoarding for months now and I'm finally using it. Believe me I have tons more paper in my hoarding volt. LOL!! So, here is the little sneak peek.

So, I will share some picts of the cards after I meet with them on Saturday. So, stay tuned... hehe!!

Thanks for stopping by and checking out my blog.

Hugs, Friday

I love Vintage Cards

2011-08-13T15:14:00.002-04:00

Hello Everyone! How's your weekend going so far? We are having great weather here so far but tomorrow will bring some rain which we desperately need. Today, I wanted to share a birthday card I made for my dad. His birthday is coming soon and since he lives in California I had to make this early to be there in time. I'm really loving the vintage feel in some of my cards. Love the old and distress look.

Here are the supplies used:
Papers: DCWV Natural Stack, Brown and Cream Bazzil cardstock.
Stamps: $1 Sentiment, Joanns Stamp set (I can't remember the name or brand, sorry)
Die/Stamps: Nestibilities Labels three and Ek success punch.
Inks: SU Chocolate Chip, Vintage Photo and Walnut Stain Distress Ink
Misc: Brown trim and nail brads from my stash.

Enjoy your Saturday and have a great Sunday... Thanks for stopping by.

Hugs, Friday

Baseball Birthday Card

2011-08-12T07:55:00.001-04:00

Hi Everyone, I wanted to share a birthday card I made for my hubby. His birthday is this Sunday and I had to make him a card. He is a huge Boston Red Socks fan. I found a cool card on Splitcoaststampers and I had to case it and make it my own. (Her blog is http://renlymatsworld.blogspot.com/) Since my mojo ran away. So, I just used what I had on hand.

The "B" is from a template and I so wished I had a cricut to cut out this letter than me tracing and cutting it out. What a pain! But I did it anyway. This template I've had for such a long time it's called Spunky Letters. The letter measures 3 inches then I used a matting disk from SU which is since been retired and no longer for sale. I use it to mat the letter an eighth of an inch. I then stamped and colored the baseball player with my copics. I got that stamp from my Fiskars baseball set. I had a baseball brad and trine to finish the card. Oh, I also used a Cuttlebug embossing folder for the background.

Thanks everyone for stopping by and Have a great weekend!

Hugs, Friday

Almost there..

2011-08-04T16:57:00.000-04:00

Hi Everyone, Are you all keeping cool this summer? The weather is just absolutely crazy this summer. Well, keep cool and drink loads of cool water.

Ok, today I wanted to show you all the progress on my stamp organization. Well, I went to The Container Store and bought those page protectors. I love them BUT I need more binders. I can't win I just have too much stamps. Anyway, here are some pictures of my stamps in the sleeves so far.

Here is the 8x10 sleeve. It fits my Fiskars big stamp set. Love it.

Here is the 5x7 sleeves. They fit my Recollections stamps with the packaging for reference. Love it.

Here is the 4x6 Sleeves. They fit my sizzix stamps. Pretty cool.

Lastly, here are the 3-1/2x5 sleeves. They fit my small Prima stamps with the bling and packaging. Awesome!

This is what they look like when you buy them at The Container Store. They are all Acid Free.

I need to buy more of the 8x10 sleeves for all my Inkadinkado stamps and more binders. The cling stamps I thinking on using dvd cases since they are thicker. So, I'm almost finished on organizing them all. I'm pretty happy with this system so far and I can't wait to show you the others when I'm done.

Thanks everyone for stopping by and checking it out. Have a great Week!

Hugs, Friday

Stamp Organization Begins

2011-08-03T17:11:00.001-04:00

Hi everyone, I'm back again with some pictures of all my stamps. First off, I want to thank you ladies that commented on my previous post. Since I don't have a room for all my scrappy stuff I have to think of a binder system. Thanks, Dawn for your suggestion on storing them in boxes. I think I won't use them if they are all in a box. I have also put my smaller $1 stamps in another binder with baseball card holders. I love it and it works. I wanted to try out another binder system (page protectors with dividers). I watched a youtube Video from reyasonshyne is her Youtube Channel. She had mentioned these page protectors from The Container Store for only $1.99 for 10 pages. They have different page protectors with different size pockets for instance 3-1/2x 5, 4x6, 5x7 and 8x10s. They are used for photos and they are Acid Free. So, I'm planning on buying some and trying this out. But first check out my mess on my kitchen table.

So, I took out all my stamps and assessed what I have. I even took out the ones I started to organize in a 3in binder. I hope to be back tomorrow to show you the out come. Wish me LUCK!!

Thanks everyone for taking the time to stop by and leaving me comments. I so appreciate them all.

Hugs, Friday

Stamps Anonymous!!

2011-08-02T17:18:00.000-04:00

Hi, My name is Friday and I'm a Stamp addict! LOL!! Ok, I'm in desperate need of some help with my stamps. The below picture is some of the stamps I have and want to organize. It's simply madness that I have all these stamps that I don't hardly use. I'm asking you all for all your solutions, suggestions, and ideas on how to store them inexpensively? HELP!!!

I want to use them more so I need a system that will be easy to use and store. Here is a picture of my stamps.

As you can see, I have an assortment of stamps whether they are clear or unmounted. I have searched high and low for a solution that will work but first I thought I would ask my scrappy sistas out there first on how they store their own stamps and maybe I can resolve this mess.

Thanks everyone for stopping by. Please leave me a message on your stamp storage solutions...

Thanks a Ton, Friday

A lacey and purple card

2011-07-28T10:29:00.001-04:00

Hi Everyone, how are you all doing today? We finally got some nice weather here but not for long. LOL! It dropped to the 90s, yay, considering it was 100+ last week. Yikes!!

Anyway, I wanted to share a card I made for a friend. She is such a sweetie I had to make her a card to show my appreciation for all she does for me. I hope she likes it.

Like my other card I made on Tuesday, I used some die cuts from swaps. The doily I got from Briggtte (shoeprincess1) and ornate envelope (I'm not sure where I got that from). I want that sizzix die now. Great... Like I need more dies. lol! I used my new punch from Yvonne (scrapbliss). Thanks girl. I love this punch. This is my new fav Martha Stewart punch. I also digged into my recollection mini flowers. This was a pretty card and I like how it turned out.

Thanks everyone for stopping by today and take a peek at my card. Have a great rest of your week.

Hugs, Friday

Using My Die Cuts.

2011-07-26T12:48:00.000-04:00

Hi everyone, this post is about using up my die cuts I have received in swaps and from my die cut swap I had hosted a couple of months ago. So this card show cases a dress form die that I had received in a swap. I have a Niece's birthday coming up and I thought this would be perfect. I hope you enjoy.

So this die cut is from an old retired Sizzix Die. I painted the die with White acrylic paint and little bit of water to do a white wash. Covered the dress of the die with some gingham paper I had in my stash. I added some pink and pearl trim to the bottom and top of the dress. I also used some pink satin ribbon for the belt with a bow. I used another die cut for the frame and I think it's a flower and vine frame from Sizzix. I got from another swap. I embossed it with a cuttlebug folder named victoria and rubbed weather wood distress ink over it. I love this color combo. As for the back paper it's just some recollection demask paper I got from Michaels. That's it.

Thanks everyone for stopping by and taking a peek. If you have any questions please feel free to ask.

Hugs, Friday

Comparing Rolodex Size

2011-07-24T14:06:00.000-04:00

Hello everyone! I thought I would share the difference between the rolodex I bought I Stamps and the die I got from Vikki. The Die measures at 3 x 4-1/2 and the staples ones are 2 x 4. So to me it's a difference. I have taken a picture for proof for my friend Nancy @ Thenickelnook.blogspot.com. She was the curious one who wanted to know and maybe others too. Here is the picture... enjoy.

I hope this answers your question, Nancy. Thank you so much for all your comments on my blog... I love each and every one.

Have a Great Sunday!!

No space rolodex cards... LOL!

2011-07-23T20:59:00.000-04:00

Ok, I bought these rolodex cards at my local Staples. I was so desperate to alter these that I bought the inserts and layered them 5 sheets thick. Well, I don't like them. They don't have a lot of real estate to add cutsy embellies and maybe a pocket. Am I wrong? I covered them with paper and I still don't like them and it's cute but I don't know. But don't you all fear... lol... My Awesome friend Vikki from UK saved the day. I asked her a favor to buy me the Ellison Thick cut Telephone & Address Card. She was so super sweet to buy it for me. OMG.. I got it in the mail today. YAY!!!! I can't wait to cut chipboard out of this die and alter it. I will show it when I have completed one.

Have a Fab weekend everyone. Take Care!!

Hugs, Friday

Just for You Cards

2011-07-22T15:17:00.001-04:00

OMG, It's so hard to get motivated these days. Well for me that is. I have been trying to decide what kind of cards I wanted to make for some friends I owe stuff to and I finally figured it out. I really like how these cards turned out. I used some dollar premade white cards from Michaels. I like the share of these cards than the others I have seen. I hope you all like these.

Supplies I used:
Pattern Paper: Unknown
Miscellaneous: Lace from Gina(scrappinology), Prima flowers from Michaels, Buttons from AcMoore, Dollar Sentiment stamp from Michaels and Distress Ink Vintage Photo.

Thank everyone for stopping by and checking it out. I hope you all have a great and wonderful weekend.

Hugs, Friday

Awesome Friendships!

2011-07-18T09:31:00.001-04:00

Hey everyone, this past Saturday I met up with Yvonne (scrapbliss) and Yvette (Dailyscrapper) for lunch and some shopping. hehe!! I know I have said no more shopping for me but I didn't do too bad. I can always blame it on Yvonne and Yvette, right? Just kidding. We had great a lunch and shopping was fantastic. Love hanging out with these two. They are so much fun. We are planning to do this once a month with a twist. We thought it would be great to challenge ourselves and then share our creations. Awesome idea, Yvonne. More details will follow.

Here are some pictures of their generosity. Thank you so much, Ladies.

I'm so glad I have gotten over that fear of meeting new people especially people on-line. We had a discussion about that during our lunch. I had the pleasure of meeting Gina in California (hopefully that will not be the last time we meet) and Now with Yvonne and Yvette. I hope to meet up with other Youtubers in the future. I can't wait for next months lunch date, Ladies. We plan on going to Hobby Lobby near Yvonne. I can't wait for that since I have not been to one before.

Thank so much ladies and until next month... Hugs!

Thank you all for stopping by and taking a peek. I hope you all had a great weekend.

Hugs, Friday

Grungy Birthday Card

2011-07-13T08:12:00.001-04:00

OK, I'm back with yet another birthday card. This one is for my Nephew and I struggle on doing teenager/masculine cards. I don't know about you all but it stumps me every single time. Well, I came up with a grungy type of card for him. I usually try to make a card that reflects their likes and hobbies but my nephew is really into computers and games. I didn't have anything to work with. I'm trying not to buy more stuff this year but to use things in my stash instead. So, this is what I came up with. I hope you all like.

Here are all the supplies I used:
Pattern papers: I don't know but I bought it at Costco long time ago.
Cardstock : Bazzil Brown Cardstock
Inks: Distress Ink - Vintage Photos and Walnut stain, Stazon Timber Brown
Dies: MFT Banner die
Embellishments: Wood Tiles from Michaels, Twill Ribbon from Joanns, Making Memories alpha stickers, Tim Holtz Adage Ticket, Buttons and key charm from my stash, Twine, Musical note paper clip
Stamp: Musical notes stamp from GASC 2010.
Tools: Making Memories Distresser, glue gun, atg and scotch liquid glue

Thanks for stopping by and taking a peek. Have a great day...

Hugs, Friday

Fancy Birthday Card

2011-07-11T22:04:00.000-04:00

Hi everyone, it's so nice to create something. Boy, I sure missed it. I made this birthday card for my hubby's Mom. I thought these colors suit her since her kitchen is full of strawberries. I didn't have a strawberry stamp (I guess I better start looking for one. hehe!) in my stash of many wood, clear and cling stamps. I hope you all like it.

The supply list I used:
Paper: Bazzil red, pink and white cardstock
Stamps: Hero Arts Lace Background, Dollar Sentiment Stamp(Studio G)
Flowers: Prima Floret Collection Giselle, Mini Flowers I bought from Karla (karlas001)
Punches/Dies: Martha Stewart Rose Leaf Punch, Fiskars Embossing Border Punch, and Sizzix Flourish die.
Misc: Queen&Co Pearls, Pink Satin Ribbon, Studio 18 Glitter Clear Glue, White Detailed Embossing Powder.

Thanks everyone for stopping by. Now I'm off to make another birthday card for my nephew. I'm struggling with that one. lol...

Please leave a comment if you have questions... I love comments.

Hugs, Friday

Sweet Blog Award...

2011-07-09T15:18:00.002-04:00

I'm so honored to receive this award. It's nice to see that someone really takes the time to check out my blog. Thanks to Terri from Twopinkpeas who was so sweet to give me this award. I just started to follow her blog after her awesome giveway and she gave me award. How sweet is that. Go check out her blog she posts all kinds of great stuff.

I'm so sorry that I didn't do this earlier, Terri. We just got back from vacation and even before I was super busy getting ready for it. So, now that we are back to the everyday grind I can take a moment to accept this wonderful award and post this on my blog finally.

The rules of the award are to thank the person who gave it to you, tell 7 things about yourself, and then pass it on to 8 others.

Here are the 7 things about me:

1. I'm a closet cherish teddie collector and a beanie baby bear collector too. shhhhhh!!! Dont tell.
2. I'm from Hawaii but now live in Virginia. I know what you all are thinking, Hawaii? I will always be an Islandgirl at heart.
3. I'm also a paper/lace hoarder. I hate to use them since I fear I will never get them again. hehe!!
4. I'm not a beach nor a pool goer... I know I'm from Hawaii why do I hate it so... I had to suck it up for my kids this summer. So, I'm going but not liking it. lol... I know I'm weird...
5. I rather give than receive.
6. I love to meet new people.
7. Lastly, I hate housework with a passion but I have to do it.

Now here are the 8 blogs I have chosen:

1. http://emoradesigns.blogspot.com/
2. http://katelynscraftcorner.blogspot.com/
3. http://kayluvs2scrap.blogspot.com/
4. http://mizzcoffeemug.blogspot.com/
5. http://nicciscreativestudio.blogspot.com/
6. http://pinkscrapper99.blogspot.com/
7. http://scrapchica.blogspot.com/
8. http://scrappingisbliss.blogspot.com/

Thank you again, Terri. I so appreciate you picking my blog. You are a sweetie.

Thanks everyone for stopping by... Have a GREAT day!

Hugs, Friday

Saying Hello!

2011-07-08T16:16:00.000-04:00

Hey Everyone, I just wanted to stop in and post a quick "Hello." My family and I just got back from a wonderful vacation visiting family in Boston. We really enjoyed ourselves with a graduation party, 4th of July, and visiting with family and friends. I will post some pictures sometime this week as we get back to everyday grind. I hope everyone had a fabulous 4th of July. My kids had a blast watching local fireworks and a parade.

I can't wait to get back to crafting and surfing the net and seeing all things you guys have created in my absence.

Thanks everyone for stopping by.
Hugs, Friday

My 4th of July Cards

2011-06-28T07:34:00.000-04:00

Hi Everyone, I wanted to share a card I had made yesterday for family and friends. I haven't made a 4th of July card for a couple of years and this year I had to since I bought this paper at either Joanns or AcMoore. I'm not a 100% sure. LOL.. I hope you all like it.

Supplies I used:
Cardstock: Red, White and Blue Bazzil Cardstock
Dies: Sizzix Original Stars Die
Stamps: SU and $1 stamp
Miscellaneous: Ribbon from Michaels, Brads from my stash.

Thanks everyone for stopping by and taking a peak.. Please let me know if you have any questions.

Hugs, Friday

Awesome Giveway You don't want to miss!!

2011-06-25T22:50:00.000-04:00

OMG, you guys have to check this out on http://twopinkpeas.blogspot.com/. She is giving away all this yumminess. I couldn't pass this up. WOW!! Thanks so much for the chance, Terri... I love your blog...

Please pick me... Just kidding. Good luck everyone... Hugs. Friday

Cupcake Birthday Card!

2011-06-25T20:52:00.001-04:00

Hi All, I wanted to share a card I made with my new Fiskars Template. It was cupcakes on it. I love it. I thought it was really appropriate for a birthday card for our niece. It is done with my favorite colors and it's just too cute. I hope you all like...

Supplies I used:
Paper: Bazzil cardstock, pattern paper (I have no idea)
Die/Templates: Spellbinders Labels One, Fiskars Ultra ShapeXpress - Cupcakes.
Embossing folders: Cuttlebug Seeing spots and swiss dots
Punch: SU Window punch.
Stamp: SU Teeny Tiny Wishes
Misc: dew drops and pop dots

Thanks everyone for stopping by and taking a peek.

Hugs, Friday

Organza Bags for Some Friends

2011-06-22T16:07:00.000-04:00

Hi everyone, I'm sharing a video today of some bags I embellished for some friends I'm meeting at the Great American Scrapbooking Convention. It's this friday and I cant wait to shop shop shop.... lol.... I thought I would give my friends a little something from me to start our day there. I hope they like them. I sure do.

Thanks guys for stopping by and take care!!

Hugs, Friday

Happy Father's Day!

2011-06-19T16:59:00.000-04:00

Hi Everyone, I just wanted to pop in to say Happy Father's Day to all the father's out there including my hubby, my father, brother, brother-in-laws and hubby's father. Have a Fabulous Day!!

Hugs, Friday

2011 Father's Day Cards

2011-06-13T08:03:00.000-04:00

Hi Everyone! I hope you all had an enjoyable weekend. I was working on my father's day cards for the father's in my life. It has always been a struggle for me to make masculine cards but with the help from my hubby it's all good. lol!! Enjoy...

I used some papers from Bobunny Timepiece paper collection for my cards. I stamped a pocket watch from a recollection stamp set. I used a metal chain and connect it with a brad. Added some buttons and gold ribbon. It was my hubby's idea to do the pocket watch thing... lol. He is so creative.

Thanks everyone for stopping by and checking it out.

Hugs, Friday

May Tag Swap "Dainty Doilies"

2011-06-10T10:43:00.001-04:00

Hi everyone, I wanted to share the tags I had received from Carlene (pinkscrapper99). Thanks Carlene!! Boy, all the tags are GORGEOUS. Thank you so much Ladies!! You all did an Awesome Job. I love them all...

Thanks everyone for stopping. Have a Great Day!! Keep cool everyone...

Hugs, Friday

Another Birthday Card

2011-06-08T12:39:00.000-04:00

Hi Ladies, I have been feeling under the weather this past 2 days with some kind of head cold and sinus congestion... No Fun!! but I did want to share another card with you all. It's another birthday card for a sister-in law. I hope she likes it. I used my crochet flowers on it. Enjoy.

I used some papers from the tradewind mat stack from DCWV, some prima leaves, bling and my Martha Stewart border punch.

Thanks everyone for stopping by. Have a great day!!

Hugs, Friday

Robot Birthday Card

2011-06-06T11:14:00.000-04:00

Hey Everyone! I hope you all had an Enjoyable weekend. We had a pleasant one here on the east coast. We have been getting really humid and hot weather here so it was so nice to get some day with low humidity. I'm here today to share a card I had made for my son's friend's birthday yesterday. Take a peek!

Very easy but out of this world kind of card. lol... I know... I couldn't help it. I used a stamp set from recollections using the robot. The stars on the blue cardstock are from an old SU mini background set. The stars on the red cardstock is from the recollections stamps set. The happy birthday greeting is from the SU set as well. Colored the robot with sharpies since I don't have much copics yet. lol... I lastly used a SU label punch.

Thanks everyone for stopping by and taking a look. I have a Great week.

Hugs, Friday

Coloring with copics...

2011-06-05T06:41:00.000-04:00

Hi everyone, I wanted to share a GF image that I colored with my copics yesterday. I so need to practice more with my markers. I got these image from a swap I did with Debb (momsydr) over at myscraproom.com. We did a personal swap with some dressform images I had. So, I started coloring with my copics and these awesome images. Thanks a bunch, Debb!!

Thanks everyone for stopping by and have a great Sunday!!

Hugs, Friday

Jewelry Box Swap over at MSR!

2011-06-04T06:32:00.000-04:00

Hi everyone, I wanted to share some pictures of my Jewelry box I had altered for Anna, my partner over at Myscraproom.ning.com. This was a swap I had hosted over there and I had an awesome time doing this for her. Purple was her favorite color so, I had tried to use as much purple as possible. It turned out pretty nice...

I hope everyone will have a Great Weekend and an awesome Summer!!
I will be on and off this summer but hopefully will be back in the fall... I hope to post all projects during this summer on my blog so, come back soon.

Thanks for stopping by my blog and commentings. Take Care...
Hugs, Friday

Carlene's May Tag Swap

2011-06-01T09:09:00.002-04:00

Hi everyone, I wanted to share my tags that I created for Carlene's (Pinkscrapper99) May Tag Swap on her Blog. The theme for the month was doily/wedding... So, let me share with you what my interpretation of that was ...

Here are the supplies that I used:

Paper: DCWV shimmer Cardstock
Chipboard: Medium and Thin white (cut it out with the TH Tag Die)
Stamps: MS Doily Stamps, Dollar Stamps from Michaels
Misc: Lace Trim, Silver Bead Trim, Fabric Flowers from Michaels, Paper flowers from Karla's etsy store, Glass Silver Beads, Pearl Sprigs, Crochet Doilies, and MS Border Strips.

I will be posting my video on my Youtube channel real soon explaining how I put it together.

Thanks everyone for stopping by and have a Great Day!!

Hugs, Friday

2011 High School Graduation Card

2011-05-31T09:06:00.001-04:00

Hi Everyone! I hope you all enjoyed your Memorial Day celebrations. I did! We met up with some good friends for dinner but that's not all we did. We also cooked out on the grill and ate some burgers and pasta salad for lunch. YUMMMO!!

Today I wanted to share with you all a Graduation Card I made for my hubby's niece. Their school colors are Orange and Black. I had made a similar card last year but it was for his nephew. So, I had made this one a little bit feminine with the doily border punch from SU...

Here are the supplies I used:
Paper: Black, Orange, White Cardstock from DCWV
Punches/Die: SU Doily border punch, Spellbinders labels
Misc: Half back pearls, copics (orange), sharpie pens, popup dots

Thanks for stopping by and I will have Tag to share tomorrow.

Hugs, Friday

Happy Memorial Day!

2011-05-30T08:42:00.001-04:00

Hi guys, I just wanted to wish everyone a Happy Memorial Day. May we never forget those who have fought for our Freedom. Have a great day BBQing with your family and friends, take a dip in the pool and enjoy life.

I will have some projets to post this week so, please come back soon.

Hugs, Friday

Little Boy Birthday Card

2011-05-21T17:13:00.000-04:00

Hi everyone, I hope you all are having a Fabulous Saturday. I wanted to share with you all a birthday card for my son's classmate. I couldn't buy a card for him so I made one instead. Please enjoy this simple but festive card.

I just wanted to say that I made my envelope with the Martha Stewart Scoreboard. It was so simple to do. I used the same papers for the envelope as the card.

The supplies I used:
Papers: Target Birthday Paper Pack, White, yellow and green Bazzil Cardstock
Glitter Glue: Studio Clear Glitter Glue

Thanks everyone for stopping by and taking a peek. Enjoy your weekend.

Hugs, Friday

Happy Mail Today!!

2011-05-19T12:25:00.000-04:00

Hi Everyone, I hope everyone is having a wonderful Thursday!! I wanted to share a fabulous package I received today from Anna. I met Anna at myscraproom.ning.com. We have since become good friends. One day, she asked if anyone knew where to get some stick pins. I told her I could send her some and I did. In return she said she would send me some trims... Since then, I had hosted a Mother's Day Jewelry Box swap over at myscraproom and it turned out that she was my partner in the swap. How lucky I was. Well, this package is a combination of the swap we did and the Mother's Day Jewelry Box Swap. Here are some pictures for you all to see. I will have a video up soon.

THANK YOU SO MUCH, ANNA!! I love everything!

You can check Anna out at xosweetpunkox on Youtube. Thanks everyone for stopping by... Have a Fabulous Day!!

Hugs, Friday

Happy Birthday to my Mom!!

2011-05-13T13:57:00.000-04:00

Hey everyone, I wanted to share a card I made for my mom... It's her birthday today... Happy Birthday, MOM!! I love YOU!!

Thanks everyone for stopping by...

Hugs, Friday

Confirmation Card

2011-05-11T12:26:00.000-04:00

Hey Everyone, I just wanted to share a confirmation card I made for my scrubby's niece. We couldn't make the ceremony this year since my kids are in school now. Hopefully we make it to Boston this summer.

Well, this card is just a simple card. Here are all the things I used.

- Cuttlebug embossing folder - Victoria, my new corner punch from MS - ring, celtic cross stamp from inkadinkado, ribbon and bling.

Have a great Wednesday. Thanks for stopping by everyone..

Hugs, Friday

Happy Mother's Day!!

2011-05-08T13:26:00.001-04:00

Hello Everyone!! I wanted to wish everyone a Happy Mother's Day... Enjoy your day with family and friends.

Hugs, Friday

An Altered Bottle

2011-05-07T16:26:00.001-04:00

Hi Ladies, I hope you are all having an awesome National Scrapbook Day!! I wanted to share an altered bottle I made on Thursday but I wanted to wait until the person I made it for received it in the mail. This was my first try at altering a bottle and I'm hooked. Here are some pictures...

I couldn't find those bottles that Bona (Keeponscrappin) showed in one of her videos but I did find these bottles at a Michaels near me. It's about 7 inches tall and about an 1-1/2 wide. I used some lace that I used at a GM class last year... Which went perfectly with the bottle. I used some Recollection sprig that I got on sale. Some cream trim and some string pearls. Then I added some bling to it as well. I hope you all like it and I hope she likes it too. I have done a video on it if you want more detail on my youtube channel above.

Thanks for stopping by... Have a Great Saturday!!

Hugs, Friday

2011 Mother's Day Card

2011-05-04T09:35:00.001-04:00

Hi Everyone, I thought I would share my 2011 Mother's Day Card I made for the mother's in my life. I made an easel card and I just love it. Take a peek.

This card is a regular 5-1/2 by 4-1/4 card. You don't have to make it square... I used a Sizzx die called Flower and vines with stems. I cut it out of blue and brown felt. The leaves I used some lace I got from Gina (scrappinology) Thanks, Gina. I used my MFT doily border die-namics. I punched out a label from ek success punch. I used the SU stamps for Cherish and Happy Mother's Day. I used my Nestabilities Label Four. This card is too cute. I hope you all like it.

Thanks for stopping by and taking a peak. I hope to share an altered bottle soon.

Hugs, Friday

An Altered Hat

2011-05-02T13:38:00.000-04:00

Hi Everyone, I hope everyone had a Fabulous Weekend. As for myself it was pretty Fab. hehe!! I wanted to share something that I helped do this weekend. My friend's daughter is going to a party soon and had asked me to help them by altering a Hat (just like those hats at the Kentucky Derby). I said "Absolutely". I had never done one but I was diffenitely eager to try it out. So, I went over to her daughter's house this Saturday and this is what we came up with. I hope you guys like... Enjoy...

The hat came with the big flower already on it so we just embellished it with feathers,these pearl beaded trigs and an adorable bird. She may even add a little nest for the bird. I think it turned out Fantastic. She will be in a Hat Contest at this party. I hope she takes first prize!!

Thanks everyone for stopping by and taking a peak. I will be posting a Mother's Day Card so come back soon.

Hugs, Friday

Generations Crafting Shopping!

2011-04-27T13:32:00.001-04:00

Hey all, Hope you all are having a great Wednesday!! It's been busy here since my kids are off from school (Easter Break) this week. They are definitely keeping busy that's for sure. LOL!!

I really need to stop shopping on-line. I have been searching for a MS punch that I have seen on some projects since St. Patty's day. Its the Punch Around the Page - Combo Ring set and I could never find them at Mikes. I found them at Generations Crafting for $10. They usually run $24.99 at Mikes so I thought this was an awesome deal. But of course, they had free shipping if you spend $50 or more so I did. Here are the goodies I got.

I got my first set of Websters Pages. Yippppeeeee!! I think it's an older collection its called Sweet Season Set. I got some Bo Bunny Timepiece paper for some father's day cards that I'm planning to make this year. Also some prima flowers and a ribbon grab bag.

Have a Great Week. Thanks for stopping by..

Hugs, Friday

OMG, I'm on Facebook!!

2011-04-24T19:12:00.000-04:00

Hey Everyone, I wanted to let everyone that I finally took the plunge and set up a Facebook page. OMG, I can't believe I did it. I know it's about TIME!! Well, here is the LINK ... I don't know what I'm suppose to do on there but I have seen many of you on there and I can't wait to be friends with all... Wish me luck on this new social network adventure.

Thanks everyone for stopping by blog.

Hugs, Friday

Happy Easter Everyone!!

2011-04-24T11:56:00.000-04:00

Hi Everyone, I just want to wish everyone a Blessed Easter Day...

Every year my kids, Hubby and I love to color eggs. It's a tradition that I'm sure everyone knows. I remember as a kid I absolutely love coloring eggs and as I got older I do love coloring now with my kids. Here are some pics...

My kids woke up with baskets full of candy and goodies from the Easter Bunny. They have been learning about the meaning of Easter is all about in School and of course the Easter Bunny. We will also do an Easter Egg Hunt, which is always loads of fun, later today.

I also wanted to share another birthday card I made for my Son's friends 4th birthday. I just love the pink and brown combo. Here is a pic...

This card is simple but really cute. I paper piece the cupcake with coordinating patter paper. I used my Label 1 Nestibilities die. Added some clear glitter glue to the flower. Stamped "Sweet thing" from my Cling Studio G stamps with Versamark. Lastly used some sheer brown ribbon. I hope you all like it. I think its really cute.

Anyway, I hope you all have a Fab Easter with Family and Friends. I hope to post more projects soon.

Hugs, Friday

Anyone Interested in Buying Some Crochet Flowers?

2011-04-21T13:43:00.001-04:00

Hi everyone!! I have been on this kick of crocheting flowers and I was just wondering if anyone would be interested in buying them? I was thinking about charging a dollar a piece in sets of 3 and/or 5 flowers... Please let me know if you would be interested or not. If you are then I will see to get different color yarn for them. Let me know if it's too expensive or not.

Thanks for stopping by...

Hugs, Friday

Sylvia's Youtube Channel Giveaway!!

2011-04-20T17:19:00.001-04:00

Hey Everyone, I wanted to share with you all that Sylvia is doing a giveaway on her youtube channel and she wants to reach 50 subbies. Let's all support her to reach her goal and then some!! Here is her video and subscribe:
http://youtu.be/AUJa_-PpQAg

I hope you all can help her out... She is so super sweet and I wanted to help her out.

Thanks for stopping by...

Hugs, Friday