Sketch For You To Try

This is for Jen's Sketch For You To Try today. It's been a while since I've been able to play along with Jen's sketches. I got this set, Eric and Chrissy Go Prehistoric over at All That Scraps a while ago, but haven't used it much. I just thought it was adorable! I just love this sentiment for the "sorry I forgot" kind of cards I might need to send! LOL Too funny.

Well, today is a rainy day in Pittsburgh and I'm kind of moving slow. Hopefully I'll pick things up a bit soon because there's a lot of house things to do! Hope you're having a wonderful weekend! Thanks for stopping by! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- Eric and Chrissy Go Prehistoric (CC Designs); Paper- DCWV; Ink- Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko); Accessories- Copic markers, 1 1/4" and 1 3/8" circle punches (SU), jute; Finished card measures 5.5"x4.25"

Have You Heard?

There's a new stamp company in town! My sweet friend Cambria Turnbow and Joy Kennedy have started a stamp company all their own! They have some ADORABLE stamps! Head on over to Our Craft Lounge and check it out. . .and congratulate them on such an exciting endeavor! I'm so happy for them and wish them the best! Yay!

Beate Weekend Sketch #66

Boy is November just flying by! Before I know it, Christmas will be here! But for now, it's Friday and it's time for Beate's Weekend Sketch Challenge! I used the Season's Sweetings set from Taylored Expressions for my card. To get just the tree image, I omitted the Cuppie with the ladder when I inked up the image. I wanted to the card to be all about trees with the background paper! :)

Be sure to stop and see what Beate, Cambria, Jenn,Lori, MaryJo and Sharon have come up with for this fabulous sketch. I can't wait to go and see! Thanks for stopping by today and have a wonderful weekend! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- Season's Sweetings (Taylored Expressions); Ink- Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko); Paper- Solar White (Neena); Christmas Key Ingredients (Taylored Expressions); Accessories- ribbon and Fire Engine Red glitter from Christmas Key Ingredients (Taylored Expressions), Copic markers, rhinestone brads (Darice); Finished card measures 5.5"x4.25"

Happy Birthday, Isaac!

I can't believe that today my baby is ONE! This was such a fast year. I know it all goes fast, but Isaac's first year seemed to go much faster than both Savannah and Arwen's. Maybe it's because I'm busier with all three of them than I was with

just one or two. It is never a dull moment with the three of them, I know that! :) We celebrated Isaac's birthday last night at my parents'. He had a great time. . .especially devouring his cupcake! I decided to make these little monster cupcakes that I saw here. I thought they were adorable. Of course, mine didn't turn out as cute and furry as the ones I found, but Isaac liked them just the same. . .and so did his sisters! Happy Birthday, my little man! I love you bunches and bunches!

From the Kitchen Of

Here's a little something that would make a great everyday gift. It's simple, small and inexpensive, but perfect for letting someone know that you're thinking of them. I created a little tea bag holder in which I placed some Friendship Tea. I used the JustRite Kitchen Of border and the Times New Roman letter from the original C45 Mongram Stamper kit. You can find these and many other JustRite products at Stamper's Dream.

In support of Laurie, who was originally supposed to post today, the whole Dream Team is posting in her place today as she is taking care of her daughter right now. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers!

Be sure and stop by to see what Michelle, Cindy ,Denise, Kimberly, Tosha and Carolyn have created for today! I know you're just going to love all of their creations! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- From the Kitchen Of border, Times New Roman alphabet (JustRite); Paper- Pumpkin Pie (SU), olive, celery (The Paper Company), patterned (Memory Box); Ink- Pumpkin Pie, Old Olive (SU); Accessories- scallop circle punch, wide Celery grosgrain, 1 1/4" circle punch (SU); Finished card measures 3.25" square.

Prettie Gatefold

At our last Prettie Pajama Party, one of the challenges was to create a gatefold card. I decided to use the Nativity set from Paper Pretties to create a "manger". The sentiment is from Worship the King. I used the Distressed Stripes Cuttlebug folder to give the "doors of the manger" a little more aging. Inside, I added a little raffia for straw.

Don't forget to check out Paper Pretties' new blog if you haven't already. Thanks for stopping by today and have a great day! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- Nativity, Worship the King (Paper Pretties); Paper- Kraft, Dark Chocolate (PTI); Accessories- Copic markers, raffia, craft knife; Finished card measures 4.25" square.

Prettie Wednesday

Two weeks ago, Julie challenged us to make a one layer card with scoring as an accent or embellishment. I used my Look Out World stamp set from Paper Pretties and scored a grade school "manuscript" along the left edge as my accent. I thought it would go well with the school theme of this stamp set. This little number is off to Jillian. I hope she likes it! Be sure and check out what the rest of the Prettie Girls came up with for this challenge! I can't wait to see. :)

Did you know that Paper Pretties has a new blog now? Yep! You can check out all of the news over at the Paper Clip! You can keep up to date on all of the happenings at Paper Pretties! Jodi did a fabulous job on the first newsletter! Head on over and check it out! Thanks for stopping by today! Have a wonderful day! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- Look Out World (Paper Pretties); Paper- white (Georgia-Pacific); Ink- Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko); Accessories- Copic markers, Scor-Pal; Finished card measures 5.5"x4.25"

Be Inspired #31

I thought that today's inspiration piece from Beate was just ADORABLE! Who wouldn't LOVE a mobile like that in their baby's room? So, so cute! As soon as I saw the picture, the birds reminded me of the Anniversary Birds set from Verve. I stamped and paper pieced the bird on Tangerine Tango and Baja Breeze cardstock. The sentiment is from the Family Phrases set from Verve. The layout is a bit different, but I took it right from the inspiration piece.



Make sure you stop and see what Beate, Danielle Lounds, Dawn McVey, Jennifer Buck, Silke Ledlow and Susan Roberts have created. I know they will all be just fabulous! Thanks for stopping by! Hope you're having a great day! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- Anniversary Birds, Family Phrases (Verve Stamps); Paper- Pink Pirouette, Soft Sky, Pacific Point, Baja Breeze, Tangerine Tango (SU); Ink- Onyx Black (Versafine), Baja Breeze (SU); Accessories- Scor-Pal, polka dot ribbon (May Arts); Finished card measures 5.5"x4.25"

My Little Bugs

As you might know, this week is Just Rite Week at Stamper's Dream. Yesterday, Michelle and Denise posted a couple of beautiful projects! Be sure and check them out if you missed them! Today, Kimberly and I have projects for you! I made My Little Bug Box. I had this little favor tin just sitting around collecting dust, so I thought I'd put it to use! I used my 1 3/8" circle punch to create my "scrapbook". I used the Just Rite Curlz Monogram Stamper Kit for the borders and sentiments. The bug stamps are from the Flutterfly Friends set by Stampendous, which can also be found at Stamper's Dream. I attached my circles to a piece of wide Regal Rose grosgrain. The images are colored with Stampin' Up markers. The neat thing about this little project is that you can make your scrapbook as long as you like. . .or at least as many circles as will fit in the tin. :) It's just a cute little keepsake to carry in your purse or in your car when you just want to see those special little faces!

If you haven't visited Michelle's blog and entered to win her Dreamy Treats. . .make sure you do that! Don't forget to visit Kimberly today and see what beautiful project she has to show you! Here's the schedule for the rest of the week:

Wednesday - Tosha and Amy

Thursday - This was Laurie's day to post, but since she's been away taking care of Ali, the entire Dream Team decided to pitch in and post for her!

Friday - Carolyn and Cindy

Thanks for stopping by! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- Curlz Monogram Stamper Kit (Just Rite), Flutterfly Friends (Stampendous); Paper- white (Georgia-Pacific); Ink- Regal Rose, Basic Black (SU); Accessories- Stampin' Up markers, wide Regal Rose grosgrain (SU), favor tin

Verve Release Day!

Today you can get Verve's newest releases! There are SIX new sets and THREE new Plain Janes! Here's a card I made using Poinsettia Christmas and a coordinating retired set from last year, Seasonal Circles. I used the Verve Holiday Sketch Blitz #4 for my layout. Don't forget to check out the Verve gallery for some great eye candy!

This is also Just Rite Week at Stamper's Dream. The Dream Team will be posting creations throughout the week and Michelle is giving away some awesome treats! Be sure and stop by her blog to see how you can win! Here's the schedule of who's posting this week so you can stop by and see their creations!

Monday - Denise and Michelle
Tuesday - Kimberly and Me
Wednesday - Tosha and Amy
Thursday - This was Laurie's day to post, but since she's been away taking care of Ali, the entire Dream Team decided to pitch in and post for her!
Friday - Carolyn and Cindy

SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- Poinsettia Christmas, Seasonal Circles (Verve Stamps); Paper: Bella Rose, Red Riding Hood (SU); Ink- Kiwi Kiss, Red Riding Hood (SU), Rich Cocoa (Tsukineko); Accessories- satin ribbon (SU), branch punch (Martha Stewart), brads (Making Memories); Finished card measures 5.5"x4.25"