Cupcakes............

I just love them, always have!!! In all their yumminess!!! Well we had a wonderful Christmas and I got lots of neat stuff.....My hubby earned some Kohl's cash and he took me there to go spend it on myself! What a guy.....so see my header? See that fabulous Cupcake!!! It mine all mine! Its like a plastic ceramic type of material and it has a candle in it that smells like Cupcakes...OH SO YUMMY!!!! In case you didn't know , me and 4 of my friends are the proud owners of Chattyscrappers.net
Its a fabulous scrapping community with no pressure, ya wanna know what my screen name is???????????? Whatelse? CUPCAKE DIVA!!!!

Enjoy!

Christmas Door and Ribbon Weaving!

I recently saw this tutorial here:

http://flowerfoot.blogspot.com/2009/11/christwww.archiversonline.commas-ribbon-wreath-video-tutorial.html

and knew I had to try it! The door is just a little different, I added more panels...but I just love how it turned out.

Birthday Wishes

I made this card for a friend of ours. I used Crate Paper which is turning out to be a fav of mine!



Ingrediants:
CS Brown, Kraft
PP Crate Paper Collection
CTMH Stampset
CTMH Inks
SU! Scalloped Circle
CM Circle punch

Ms. Holiday Cheer

When CTMH came out with this stampset I could hardly contain myself!! I LOVE it!!!
Its called Ms. Holiday Cheer. The greeting is from Just for the Holidays, cute cute cute. All CTMH papers, inks, and markers. Thanks for stopping by!

My Mom at 60!

Back in 1998 my mother turned 60! It had been over 20 years since me and my siblings had been together for no other reason then life and we all lived in different states! But not for this special event.....so I finally got around to it....I took the Black and White Challenge over at Chattyscrappers.net and remembered this photo I took of my Mom that night....its my favorite of her....she was so so happy! In March she will be turning 72! I think we need to plan another party! Woot!

Two more Christmas Cards!

I know its only October but I can't help myself. I just love Christmas! First up is this tree, gold embossed caught my eye when I went into Archivers....It was love at first site!

Second up the snowman.....I couldn't resist! I just fell in love with him and this charlie brown looking tree! Colored in with CTMH markers and Chunky glitter, my new favorite thing!



Thanks for looking!

Another Christmas Card.........

And I love the way this turned out!! Got the sketch from the Christmas card Club over at Chattyscrappers.....Loved this sketch!


Papers: CTMH
Inks: CTMH
Flowers: Prima
Stamps: Hero Arts

Thanks for stopping by!

Another great stampset by MFT!

Here is another stampset by our September sponser over at Chattyscrappers.net

Its My favorite things....link in post below!





Stamps: My favorite things
Paper: BG Wassail, Kraft
Punches: Martha Stewart, Nesties
Inks & Markers CTMH

Thanks for looking

September's Sponser over at Chatty!~

For the month of September the featured Sponser over at Chattyscrappers.net is

Kim from MY FAVORITE THINGS ! I just love, love, love the stuff she carries and her stampsets are QUALITY!!!!! Here are two samples I made Enjoy!!! And here is the link to MFT's....go shopping, you'll be glad you did!!!


http://www.mftstamps.com/home/homepage.html

First up is that fabulous stamp called "Baby its cold outside" Is this not the cutest??????


Second I have here is Ride em Cowgirl

So cute!

Had to share our Gracie with you....isn't she getting big! And CUTE!

A new member to our family

Gracie Mae

Born: April 10, 2009 (Good Friday)

Breed: Gordon Setter

Loved Very much!!! Please welcome Gracie Mae to our family!!! We are over the moon in love with her and boy is she smart!!! She is now 10 weeks old and is trained to "go" outside....sit, stay, dance, shake your hand, laydown, go to bed. Ah so cute!!!!

This is a special breed of dog , goggle it and learn about them!

Time for another...........

Christmas card! Sketch from SCS #197, Challenge on Chattyscrappers.com





Papers: BG & CTMH
Stamps: CTMH
Inks: CTMH
Gem: JoAnn's
Leaf Punch Martha Stewart

TFL!!!

Cool Retro Card

I just absolutely LOVE this stampset by Close to my heart! Had a Sketch challenge on Chattyscrappers.com and well, this stampset just came in and well...magic!

Thanks for looking and have a Groovy day!

Baby Shower Card

I know its been awhile, we have a new puppy that is keeping me VERY busy! But between the puppy and school out for summer I managed to make this sweet card for my dear friend Lisa and her husband for their baby shower!




Stamp Snag em stamps
Paper Stash of scraps
Ribbon blue grosgrain
Kraft paper
Inks and Markers CTMH
Nesties oval shapes
Flower- Awesome Blossoms (scrapadilly.com)

Thanks for looking!

Wow, I am very touched with this award!!! Given to me by Beth over here:

http://inkyfingersrule.blogspot.com/

This is an award that is given to blogs with great Attitude and Gratitude! You need to hop on over to her blog and even bookmark it because that gal can SCRAP!!!


The rules of the award (To pick up the Lemonade Stand Award):
- Comment on this blog.
- Cut and paste the award logo and use it in your own blog.
- Nominate 5 to 10 blogs you feel show great attitude and gratitude.
- Link to your nominees within your blog post.
- Comment on their blogs to let them know they've received the award.
- Link back to the person who gave you the award to show your appreciation.


Okay so here is my list! I know, I don't know how you do that fancy thing where you just write their name and it clicks right to their link....one day!!! Congrats ladies!

Carrie http://livinglovingscrapping.blogspot.com/

Alli http://alli-scraps.blogspot.com/

April http://familyballou.blogspot.com/

Linda http://dottbugs.blogspot.com/

Anna http://sweetmissdaisy.typepad.com/sassy_sweet_notes/

Fun Cards

Okay so I am in a Christmas card club that is why you see so many Christmas cards on my blog! I have another from a sketch that Sandy posted on Chattyscrappers.com

I really like the way this turned out. I have used a piece of aluminum foil to get that spify look....got the idea from Teresa Mombers Blog! Thanks Teresa! Love the idea! Anyhoo here you have it...

All papers CTMH, Ribbon Stash, Spellbinders Nesties Oval shapes.

Next up , I saw these ADORABLE cards I found on Stephanie Lumans blog OMGOSH!!! They are just to darling!!!! Anyhoo Enjoy!

Maui, Hawaii

This is a new Paperpack Called Moon Doggie that is out the the Close to My heart Summer 2009 Catalog along with 3 new stampsets! This is a photo of me and my hubby taken in Maui June 1994...we had such a great time....enjoy!

Yep ANOTHER Christmas card!!

I should post the other things I am scrappin but I always forget! LOL!! So anyhoo, here is a Christmas card that Sandy posted for the weekly sketch. Here is my take!

Cookin on the Christmas cards!

Yep, as I said in an earlier post I am Hosting a challenge on Chattyscrappers.com
to have all our christmas cards DONE by the time the season rolls around! So I am getting my inspiration here: http://mojomonday.blogspot.com/ fabulous site I tell ya! Anyhoo, I recently was fortunate enough to purchase some VINTAGE D.O.T.S...not CTMH stamps and had to make them up! Aren't they CUTE?~ Thanks for stopping by!





Stamps: DOTS/CTMH
Papers: CTMH Evensong and Aspen
Inks: CTMH
Punches: Marvy, Martha Stewart, CM

FINALLY!!!

I started working on our Disney Album....we went last year as a Graduation gift for our daughter....we had the BEST time of our lives!!! It truely is the Happiest Place on Earth! If I could go again this summer, we would be there! So I leave you with this LO I just finished along with a Christmas Card I made because I want them done early!!!!

National Scrapbooking Month and a CTMH Fabulous Offer!!!!!

Close To My Heart has a great promotion to celebrate National Scrapbook Month starting April 15. The Tickled Pink kit contains everything you need to create 2 beautiful 12x12 layouts.

Here is what you will get:

Tickled Pink Scrapbooking Kit
Featured Colors: Blush, Crystal Blue, Twilight, Hollyhock, Sweet Leaf
1 – My Acrylix® I Am Stamp Set (D-size)
2 – 12" × 12" Floral B&T Duos™ Paper (1 with glitter)
2 – 12" × 12" Stripe B&T Duos™ Paper (1 with glitter)
1 – 12" × 12" Blush Textured Cardstock
1 – 12" × 12" Crystal Blue Textured Cardstock
5 – 12" × 12" White Daisy Textured Cardstock (1 sheet with die-cut shapes)
1 – Mini-Medley Accents White Daisy Collection
1– Foam Texture Tool
1– Brochure

Here is how you can get it:

*Place a minimum order of $60 in MyAcrylix stamp sets (excluding K-size and Stamp of the Month sets) between April 15-May31 to receive this kit FREE!
*Purchase the kit outright for just $34.95 plus tax and shipping.
*Sign up as a new consultant between May 1-May31 and receive it FREE!
*Host a Home Gathering between April 15-May 31 with minimum sales of $400 and receive the kit FREE!
For more information and to order, please go to
http://tildapapergal.myctmh.com

Or if your in town give me a call and I'll get it sent in for ya!!!!! Happy Scrappin!

Here are three LO's I did with my pack and I STILL have paper left over!!!

Mojo Monday Challenge #81

Christmas cards! Yep........You heard right, starting on my Christmas cards early so when December rolls around I will be ready!!! I got the sketch here: http://mojomonday.blogspot.com/
Sketch #81...I am a sucker for snowmen..so I just had to pull them out when I saw this sketch! What do you think?

Glitter tutorial

Alot of people like the look of glitter but hate the mess, well I have a little tutorial to share with you on how I get my products to look Premade (from the factory!) It is No SECRET that I am a FAN of glitter!!! If I could sprinkle it on my food I would ! LOL!!! Anyhoo I can tell you this Martha Stewart puts out FABULOUS glitter and her MS Glitter Glue is great. It really holds the glitter AND you don't have that flaking you get with other glues.....so with no more waiting here is my tutorial on how to apply glitter to chipboard!!! Enjoy and have a glittery day!

Supplies: Martha Stewart Glitter, Glitter glue, Chipboard and a sheet of paper folded in half with a SHARP crease...open

Glue your chipboard piece

Sprinkle with glitter
Cover the entire piece of Chipboard

Carefully pick up the chipboard piece and tap off excess

Set piece aside to dry, before doing so I usually also press the entire piece with the bottom of glue bottle to secure glitter into place and tap again

Next Take up both sides of paper to slide the glitter into the fold

Pour the glitter back into the bottle

Beautiful looking Glitter letter!

Use your dried glitter chipboard on your layout or project! Enjoy!

Back in the groove.........

A good crop will get me back in the groove of scrappin....so I thought I would share a few things I have completed! Have a joyous day!

Christmas Card

Yep, I am getting started! Don't wanna wait like usual and then before I know it I have to make 75 cards in one night! So I am going to TRY to start making a bit each month. I have also posted a challenge that is in the works over at

www.Chattyscrappers.net

Join us, sign up and be ahead of the game!

Here is my first. I just bought the Reindeer and Merry Christmas banner off of Craigslist for only $1 eacy! What a bargin! So I got home and started it right away....I love it! So fun to color in....I sponged the brown color around the reindeer, it originated from White cardstock. All CTMH Inks and papers! Thanks so much for stopping by!

New Layout

I had bought this paper a lllllllloooooooonnnnnnnnngggggggggggggggg time ago at a scrapbooking expo yardsale type of place. When I was picking it out I knew it had to have potential so I got it and did what I usually do, stored it! The other day I was looking at my paper and decided to pull it out! So glad I did, I love the results. The paper is All My Memories,Flowers are Awesome Blossoms over at Scrapadilly, Chipboard is from my stash, glitter is Martha Stewart, Stamps and Ink is CTMH, Marvey Punches. Enjoy!

Dear Mr. President,

Did any of you watch Jay Leno last night with President Obama? Well my husband and I decided we would be sure to watch this program....we usually watch it anyway but definitely last night. Well during the 10pm news the two Anchors mentioned a "blooper" that the President had.....and told us......I was DEVASTATED that Our President would say something so insensitive. During the last few minutes of the interview Leno says okay lets talk personal stuff (they had been talking about the economy and the AIG bonuses etc...). Well they were saying how he is putting up Bball hoops using the Tennis courts and then Leno mentioned the bowling alley and Obama said he is getting better at it and bowled a 129 ....so Jay was cracking his jokes and the audience was laughing and then Obama said "I look like I'm in Special Olympics" MY HEART JUST SANK!!!!! I could not believe that he would make such a derogatory statement about an already discriminated population! In fact it cut so deep I didn't not sleep well.

You see, as you may have read in previous posts the World Special Olympics Winter Games were held here in Feb 2009 and WHAT AN EVENT!!! Please read older posts from Feb..... It was so encouraging and what we all have been trying to accomplish with the general Population was well recieved and educated MANY people that really don't have any knowledge about Special needs individuals. They struggle everyday just to TRY to fit in to society. They are made fun of, rediculed and shunned by their peers. When in fact they see the world in PERFECT glasses.....I myself have two daughters (biologically ours) that are intellectually challenged and I tell you since Special Olympics came to our town there has been so much more tolerance and caring and love to people with disablilities. Basically this one event EDUCATED the citizens and what a difference it has made. And what Mr. Obama did was he just STRIPPED all of that away. My heart was so heavy last night......Had someone come up and made any kind of racial slur in the slightest there would have been headlines from coast to coast....but no, nothing in our local newspapers....Of course one of his "aides" apologized for him, which is NOT okay, he needs to come on tv and make amends and apologized for his slur.

I guess you all have your opinions and think that maybe I am coming on to strong, but until you have walked a mile in my shoes, and watch the way the general population REALLY treats Intellectually Challenged People, HUMAN BEINGS, you really don't know what it truely is like .....When I watched my kids, especially in Jr. High, struggle for acceptance but was made fun of, called names , Especially the "R" word, my heart just crumbled.

So I have a Plee Mr. President, Make this right, Don't just let your aide issue a corrective statement.....Do what is right and Publiclly Apologize on Camera from your own words and your own mouth.....afterall it was your own words and mouth that got you into this predicatment. I ask this on behalf of our two daughters.....

I have seen all the loving photo's of you with your daughters and how wonderful it is to see young ladies in the White house! I think they are adorable and I love that you and Michelle preserve thier innocence and instill good work ethics in them, but now you must take one more step, Educate them on Special needs People...it could be the most valuable lesson. My husband and I were just like you and Michelle with our girls and only wanted the best for them. so Please Start Educating your daughters and people about this.....Respectfully , Tilda

UPDATE: Please read a Statement from Tim Shriver:

http://www.specialolympics.org/official_statement.aspx

Bad Blogger, Bad , Bad Blogger!!!

I just haven't blogged in awhile! ....so today I will share with you come cards I have recently made. They are some fun cards that I like how they turned out! I hope you all had a great St. Patty's day! Carry on............

This card was a scraplift by Bits N Pieces

This was a scraplift as well, but can't remember where from, if its yours , please remark!!! thanks!

CTMH Card Book

CTMH Card book!