More Cards.....

I am SO enjoying being in the creative mood and taking the time to post here. I really hope to maintain activity during 2013 to be spending time doing something I absolutely love.

Here is another card I worked on to add to my stash:

This is another stamp set from My Favorite Things that I colored with my Prism pencils. I used a spellbinder to cut her out, ribbon, pop dots,  and the snowflake cuttlebug folder for some dimension on the background paper.

Have a wonderful day celebrating the end of 2012 with family and friends and ring in 2013 safely and with so much love!

Be Blessed, Jenny

Working on Card Stash

In November I took advantage of some big sales going on at My Favorite Things and bought LOTS of stamps. Well, my hubby bought me a TV for Christmas for my scrap area so I got to work on some cards yesterday to add to my stash (which is extremely LOW). Everything I used to make these cards are from things I already had so I cannot really give specifics but if there is something that you would like to know I will definitely try to track it down for you.

This is a stamp set titled ALL Star. I colored the images with my Prism colored pencils, used some floss, buttons, Spellbinders dies, pop dots and a Martha Stewart loopy punch (still one of my favorites!).

Have a wonderful day!

Be Blessed, Jenny

More December Daily Pages

OK - I am behind but I am enjoying making sure I take a picture everyday and documenting our days this december. Here are my pages on Days 1 - 4:

I hope you enjoy my pages as I sure am enjoying making them.

Blessings, Jenny

December Daily

I have decided to participate in the December Daily challenge on the Cricut Circle messageboard. This is really something that intrigued me as a nice memento that will be handed down through the years to my kids. I am sharing my cover, my first page and Day 1. This is an 8x8 album that I already had on hand and all supplies used are from items I already had.

Cover

Front Page

Day 1

I will be actually be making a new page for day 1 today. I had planned to document my husbands and my fun at a Candlelight Bowl last night but forgot my camera (oh boy)! I did take some pictures yesterday though if my son up in the attic getting out some Christmas decorations.

Have a great day all!

My Favorite Things Stamp - Birthday Card

I just love the stamps from My Favorite Things and buy them (like so much else I NEED to have) and never use them. Well, I have a birthday party to attend this evening for a sweet little girl and I had just gotten this stamp in the mail so thought - USE IT -- LOL!!

This is the first time I have used paper piecing on (for the dress) and I think I will definitely be doing it again.

Main Image is from My Favorite Things colored with copics, seam binding colored with Memento ink, spellbinders dies. glitter pop dots and Imaginesce paper. I hope you like this little cutie as much as I do.

Happy Friday All!

Blessings, Jenny

Happy Easter

He is Risen -- Amen!!!

What an amazing promise that we are forgiven and are truly set-free.

I wanted to share with you a banner I made for the Easter Basket Swap over on the Cricut Circle message board.

Paper was Bo Bunny and DCWV. Cricut cartridges used were the Easter Seasonal and Country Life for the font.

Have a Blessed Day!
Jenny

Valentine Circle Swap

Yesterday I was able to open some AWESOME packages from some very generous Circle friends. I cannot thank Helen and Cindy enough for thier generosity. I actually had my husband and daughter with me when I opened my packages and they just got a kick out of how excited I was to receive new crafty goodness.

From Helen I received some new sew easy heads (YEAH!!!!!), some stickles, buttons, pop dots, bling, bling paper clips (too cute) a beautiful card and a fry box with YUMMO Dove chocolates!!!

From Cindy I received some new Tweezers (I love these things!!!), ATG tape, ribbon, a stamp, some bling, bottle caps (cannot wait to try these), October Afternoon paper, a homemade bookmark, her calling card and some other goodies! Her card is just beautiful too. OHHHH and do you see those Reeses (they are in the freezer - YUMMO!!!!)

It is so wonderful to share this obsession with others who appreciate it just as much as I do. Thank You Ladies!!! I cannot wait until the weekend to play with it all.

Blessings, Jenny

My Craft Spot - Monday Challenge Anything Goes

Hello Friends and Happy Monday,
I was able to get a little crafty time in this weekend and was able to put together some projects for a few challenges. This card I will actually be giving to a friend at his 40th birthday party this weekend:

Recipe:
Fathers Day cartridge image cut using my Imagine and flood filled the colors
Sentiment is from My Pink Stamper Family and Friends set
Paper is ALL stash - WOOT!!!
Memento ink in Rich Cocoa & Pop Dots

Now if you want to participate just check it out here:
http://craftspotbykimberly.blogspot.com/2012/01/monday-challenge-anything-goes.html

Blessings,
Jenny

My Creative Time Throwback Thursday Challenge

Hello,
One of my goals this year is to try and participate in more challenges especially those sponsored by people who inspire me so. This little 3x3 card was created for the Throwback Thursday challenge happening this week:

Recipe:
Image is from the Sweethearts cartridge
Sentiment is from My Creative Time You Had Me at Chocolate
Bakers Twine is from Martha Stewart
Memento Ink in Rich Cocoa
Paper is Stash

Now if you would like to participate check out the link here:
http://www.creativetimeforme.com/2012/01/throwback-thursday-challenge.html

I will also be submitting this for the Fantabulous Cricut Challenge me Monday is to create a 3x3 Valentine's card. If you want to check that out follow this link here:
http://fantabulouscricut.blogspot.com/2012/01/challenge-me-monday-96.html

Blessings, Jenny

Scrappy Moms Terrific Tuesday Challenge

Hello Again.
I will get this in just under the wire! The Scrappy Moms challenge this week was to use the Rock Princess cartridge.

Recipe:
Image is from Rock Princess cut on my Imagine and flood filled the colors
Sentiment is from My Creative Time Tiny Tags set ( LOVE IT!!!)
Bakers Twine is from Martha Stewart
Divine Swirls cuttlebug folder
Diamond and Christmas Red stickles & Pop dots

If you want to check out the challenge just click here:
http://scrappymoms-stamps.blogspot.com/2012/01/terrific-tuesday-challenge-rock.html

Blessings, Jenny

Valentine for Some Circle Friends

Happy Saturday!!
I made some little 3x3 valentines to share with some Cricut Circle friends that I am participating in a Valentine Swap with.

Recipe:
Image is from Stampin Up Greeting Card Kids colored with Copics
Sentiment is from My Creative Time You Had Me At Chocolate
Paper is scraps / ribbon is from the $1 spot at Target / pop dots / stickles

Blessings, Jenny

TGF Farm Fresh Challenge Monday Fun Day #17:

Hello,
Boy am I glad I don't work on Monday's -- I get to get all my challenge entries done for the week. This card I made to participate in the Monday Fun Day challenge at The Greeting Farm:

Recipe:
The Greeting Farm Sweet & Toxic colored with Copics
Paper is Bo Bunny Crush Collection
Sentiment if from My Creative Time You Had Me at Chocolate
Royal Lace Doilie / Lady Bug Memento ink / pop dots/ crystal swirl

The Greeting Farm has a few rules to participate:

For this week's Monday Fun Day challenge, 

you are to use a Doily and/or Lace.

The sky is the limit with this, you can use paper doilies or dies, lacy ribbons or dies, etc. 

Please remember, that in order to qualify for the prize

you must use a TGF stamp/image, thanks! 

If you would like to participate take a look here:
http://farmfreshchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2012/01/monday-fun-day-17.html

Blessings, Jenny

Shopping Our Stash Challenge 36: Winter Blues

Hello Again,
I made the following card to participate in the Shopping our Stash Challenge this week:

Recipe:
Paper is from Echo Park embossed with the snowflake cuttlebug folder
Image is from Peachy Keen Stamps colored with Copics
Sentiment is from My Creative Time Mixed Holiday Sentiment set stamped with Stampin Up Not Quite Navy Ink
Ribbon is seam binding that I colored with an ink pad
I used a spellbinders die and stickles in Christmas red and diamond

If you would like to participate in the challenge check out the link:
http://shoppingourstash.blogspot.com/2012/01/shopping-our-stash-challenge-36-winter.html

Blessings, Jenny

My Craft Spot - Monday Challenge # 42 - Let's hear it for the boys!

Hello,
Today I would like to share a card I made to participate in the My Craft Spot Let's Hear It for the Boys challenge:

Well, my boys LOVE pizza so I thought this was a good image to use for this challenge.

Recipe:
Image is Stampabilities Bear of An Appetite colored with Prism colored pencils
Paper is from Basic Grey Oliver
Sentiment is from My Favorite Things Say What
Memento ink in Rich Cocoa / Diamond Stickles / Glossy Accents / Pop Dots / Brown Ribbon from Joanns

If you would like to participate check it out here:
http://craftspotbykimberly.blogspot.com/2012/01/monday-challenge-42-lets-hear-it-for.html

Blessings, Jenny

"Love Is In The Air" Whimsical Wednesday Challenge

Hello,

I was able to put together a Home Decor item to participate in the Whimsical Wednesday Challenge:

This week we are challenging you (#39) to put some love in the air in your homes, and create a love themed home decor project. This is not limited to Valentine Themed home decor, it can be anything to do with love.


Here is my decorated Craft Block:

Recipe:
Glass Craft Block
Red Vinyl cut with my Imagine using the Sweethearts cartridge for the Cupid and Jubilee for the Love U
Iridescent crinkle for the inside
White wire ribbon


If you would like to play along follow the link here: http://www.whimsical-designs.com/2012/01/love-is-in-air-whimsical-wednesday.html
Blessings, Jenny

Fantabulous Cricut - Challenge Me Monday #95

Hello,
Today I would like to share a card I made to participate in the Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Me Monday to add a fancy label to your project:

Recipe:
Image is from La La Land Sweetheart Marci colored with Prisma colored pencils
Paper is from Bo Bunny Crush Collection
Shape is from Spellbinders Labels Eight
Cuttlebug Heart embossing
Sentiment is from Creative Time For Me You Had Me At Chocolate
Memento Lady Bug Ink/pop dots/Celebrate It Ribbon from Michaels/diamond stickles

If you would like to check out the challenge follow this link:
http://fantabulouscricut.blogspot.com/2012/01/challenge-me-monday-95.html

Blessings, Jenny

TGF Farm Fresh Challenge - Friday Spy Day #16

Hello Again,

I have made a card to share and participate in The Greeting Farm Fresh Challenge:

Recipe:
Image is Roll Call Jade colored with Copics
Paper is Basic Grey Eskimo Kisses
Prima Large Flower mix with Brads
Sentiment is from Pink Cricut A Haunting We Will Go
Memento Lady Bug Ink and Pop Dots

The Greeting Farm does have a few rules to follow when participating in their challenges:
Please keep in mind that you must use a TGF stamp/image and we must be able to see some sort of element of the card we are 'case-ing' in order to be eligible to win the prize. 
http://farmfreshchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2012/01/friday-spy-day-16.html


Blessings, Jenny

Peachy Challenge 01 :: Pockets

Hello Friends and Happy Monday,
I was able to create a card for the challenge going on at the Peachy Keen Challenge blog this week. EEEEEKKKKK, I am seriously so excited to be crafty and participating in these challenges.

The challenge this week is to have a pocket on your project and I made a pocket card:

Here is the recipe for my card:
Peachy Keen stamp Happy Lil' Bigger Froggies colored with Copics
Sentiment: MPS More Punny-Licious and Joys Life Lots of Pun
DCWV card base (the green is from scraps)
PTI ribbon in Orange Zest
Martha Stewart Border Punch

If you want to participate here is the link to the challenge:
http://peachykeenstampschallenge.blogspot.com/2012/01/peachy-challenge-01-pockets.html

Hope you like my card.
Blessings, Jenny

"Anything Goes" Whimsical Wednesday: Digi Teddy Bear Image & More Stash

Hello Again,

I cannot believe that I had a post for every day this week! This makes me so happy and I just hope I can keep up the momentum. This card will be submitted to the Whimsical Wednesday "Anything Goes" Challenge, you can check it out here. http://www.whimsical-designs.com/2012/01/anything-goes-whimsical-wednesday.html

This image was a free digital image that I downloaded a LONG time ago so I am sorry that I cannot give proper credit to where I got it from. Here is my card:

Isn't this Bear just the sweetest! Of course it was colored with my Prismacolor pencils.

Here is the rest of the Recipe:
Bo Bunny 6x6 Crush Collection
Cuttlebug embossing using Heart Blocks
My Creative Time Stamps You Had Me At Chocolate
Memento Ink in Lady Bug Red
Target $1 spot ribbon
Martha Stewart border punch
K&Co. decorative pins
Diamond Stickles, Glossy Accents, Pop Dots and White Jelly Roll Pen

ENJOY xxoo
Blessings, Jenny

Shopping Our Stash - Border Punch Challenge

Hello,
Well since I am trying to use more of my stash and shop less I was so excited to find this challenge blog!!

Here is my project for the Shopping Our Stash Border Punch Challenge:

Every single thing on this card are items that I bought last year - most of these around Valentines Day!!

Recipe:
Image is a Digi from Kick & Bleus (isn't she cute!!) colored with my Prismacolor pencils
Bo Bunny 6x6 Crush Collection paper
Martha Stewart Loopy Border punch
My Creative Time Stamps from You Had Me At Chocolate, XL Label Borders and the XL Label Die
Memento Ink in Lady Bug Red and Black
KI Memories Heartbeat fasteners, K & Co decorative pins
Ribbon from the $1 spot at Target, pop dots and diamond stickles

Hope you enjoy my entry for this challenge!

Blessings, Jenny

Tag Challenge and Colors Red, Blue, Yellow, Green & White

Happy Wednesday,
Yeah only 1 more work day for me and hopefully I will be able to get some more crafty time in. The tag that I am sharing will actually be entered into 2 different challenges. Over at Paper Playtime the challenge is a tag with a sentiment and at Exploring Cricut there is a challenge going on using the colors red, blue, yellow, green and white.

This is another stamp from The Greeting Farm colored up with my Prismacolor pencils.

Recipe:
The Greeting Farm Stamp (Sorry I do not remember her name and I searched on their site and it is no longer available)
Pre-made tag from TPC inked up with Memento  Lady Bug ink and covered with My Minds Eye paper from the Love Me Do line
The cute starbursts at the top are brads from Karen Foster called Swirl Burst
I used Floss at the top of the tag in all the required colors
Sentiment is from My Pink Stamper Sweetest Cupcake set
pop dots and white jelly roll pen

This will be used for my sassy next door neighbors birthday gift. This image looks just like her curly blonde hair and all!

Blessings, Jenny

The Greeting Farm Fresh Challenge - Lets Get Sentimental TGFM16 & Celebrate the Occasion

Hello Again,
Told you I was able to work on some projects for challenges. I think I may use this card for my hubby for Valentines Day. This card is for two different challenges. First is The Greeting Farm Fresh Challenge Sentiment and also for Celebrate the Occasion Polka Dots:

I colored up the Greeting Farm stamp from the Naughty or Nice stamp set with my Prismacolor pencils.

Recipe:
The Greeting Farm Stamp Naughty or Nice colored with Prismacolor pencils
My Minds Eye background paper from the Love Me Do line
Ek success punch
Memento Lady Bug Ink
Papertrey Ink ribbon in Pure Poppy
Stickles in Diamond, Christmas Red and Black Diamond
Pop Dots

So do you think she is naughty - LOL!!!

Blessings, Jenny

Snowman & Snowflakes - Snow Angel Cartridge

Reading and catching up on so many Blogs today and actually marking down some challenges to enter into. I actually got 3 different projects done today for a total of 5 challenges! WOOT!!!

It feels so good to be crafting and sharing. The first project I am going to post is a card for challenges going on at My Craft Spot and Fantabulous Cricut. Both of their challenges require Snowflakes and Snowmen. In comes the Cricut Imagine cartridge Snow Angel:

This cartridge has some seriously cute images!!

The recipe for this card is:
Snowman Image from the Snow Angel cartridge (I used the layers feature)
Paper is by Echo Park Wintertime line - I used my cuttlebug snowflake folder to add some dimension, All bundled up sentiment is also the Echo Park Wintertime line with some Karen Foster scrapper spool in cornflower
Ribbon is from Papertrey Ink - Enchanted Evening
I used Diamond stickles, white jelly roll, pop dots and my corner rounder

Hope you like my wintery snowman card!!

Blessings, Jenny

Good Old Days - Imagine Card

Hello Again,
It seems that I need to make a few birthday cards this month. When I saw the Good Old Days cartridge I knew it was a MUST HAVE for me. I <3 Cosmo Cricket and this cartridge was no exception. I used it to make a Birthday card for my fathers wife:

I used the layer feature so that the I could add dimension to this image from The Good Old days cartridge. The background paper is from a DCWV stack and was in my scrap pile. I used lots of crystal stickles (sorry for the smudging), memento ink in black, corner rounder, white jelly roll for some dots in the corners, the mustard ribbon is from stampin up and the sentiment is from MPS Sweetest Cupcake set and of course pop dots for the birthday cake.

Blessings,
Jenny

Greeting Farm Digi Birthday Card

Hi Friends,
I hope you all know I do consider you friends! I so appreciate you checking out my Blog and when you comment it just makes my day -- you know what I mean!!

My daughter turns 25 today - seriously where did that come from. I am SO not old enough to have a 25 yr. old. Believe me when I say we have had our good times and our bad but I have to say I do love the woman she is becoming. She has a full time job and is going back to school so I am sure she has a great future ahead of her. I sure do love her!!

She requested an orange cake and I am taking her to see Mama Mia on Broadway in Chicago. The last few years we have done this as her gift and just time together a great show (we have seen Jersey Boys and Wicked) and delicious dinner, usually Cheesecake Factory -- YUM!!!!!

I put together this card for her using a digi from The Greeting Farm called Chibi Cupcakes:

I colored this cutie with Prisma pencils and Sakura Jelly rolls to give it some sparkle, and I pop dotted her up. The background paper is from a DCWV stack, I used an EK success punch and some brown ribbon from my stash. The 25 is from a thickers pack.

The inside:

The sentiment is from My Pink Stamper Sweetest Cupcake set stamped with Rich Cocoa memento ink.

Here is my beautiful daughter Amanda:

Blessings Friends and enjoy your day,
Jenny

Classroom Valentines for 2012

Hello Beautiful Friends,

I was not planning to make my sons classroom Valentines this year but when I asked him if we could buy them he was not with the program. Well, I was looking through a scrapbooking magazine and I got an idea for something that was not too hard - I showed him the picture and he liked them so off to work I went.

I used my Imagine and the new cartridge Notebook Doodles and printed out some paper. Well, this is the first time I have used my Imagine for this and it was EASY. Why do I get so scared to try these new things? I have to have all the 'NEW' cartridges, machines and such and then they just sit there like a prized collection when they should be used. Well, that is a goal for this year -- USE MORE -- BUY LESS!!

I also used the Lacy Labels cartridge for the shape of the Valentine and the Bump In the Night cartridge for my little creature. I used a 5x7 cuttlebug folder to add dimension to the creature, pop dots to adhere him and of course a GIANT google eye. I used 2 different stamps for the back of the Valentine. The Let's Monster Mash saying is from Pink by Design A Haunting We Will go set, the second set I used was from Recollections called Celebrate Spring.

Well, my son loved them so I am glad that I did make them for him.

Blessings All - I am hoping to work on some layouts today,
Jenny