Sara's Creative Adventures

True Loves Kiss

2012-02-01T13:53:00.000-06:00

Switched my photo wall over to a Valentines theme. The Valentine subway free art printable link is found on my Pinterest boards.I used the Cricut to cut some hearts out of Pure Poppy and placed them in the frame. Here are the photos I used I am so happy to announce I have launched a new blogdedicated to my German Mennonite FatherHe turned 80 last month and this is my gift to him.I am excited,

Glitter Free Bling OWH

2012-01-31T09:11:00.000-06:00

Another OWH challenge card for you today.GLITTER FREE bling**YOU CAN NOT CREATE FOR OWH USING GLITTER, IT BECOMES A SAFETY ISSUE FOR OUR HEROES**You can take this link to find all the guidelines for supplying OWH cards Using bling and embossing on creations is fun however, trying to photograph the creation becomes an issue.So my apologies for the photo I enhanced it to pop the details. Happy

OWH Sketch 106

2012-01-29T12:14:00.000-06:00

Here is another wonderful sketch from OWH 106.You can find the details in the post here. Here is my version using PTI's Vintage Picnic and We R Memory Keepers Yankee Doodle.I paper pieced the focal image for this creation. (I have not used my Copics in so long I find myself in need of practice.) Happy Stamp Day. God Bless America and our Hero's.

Madison Avenue

2012-01-28T11:51:00.001-06:00

Project Life Page(I am not doing my Project Life daily as others do, I have two years worth of pics to scrap up and using project life is a quick beautiful way to get the task completed.)Today's page featuresMadison Avenue Paschal (Maddie) We Adopted Madison In Jan 2012... The Watertown area Humane Society GLHS is in desperate need of assistancecontact them at the number below or visit the

OWH Color Throwdown 2

2012-01-27T06:57:00.000-06:00

Here is my second creation for OWH midweek throwdown (from last week).Here is the other creation postAll products are Papertreyink.comI have a large box of cards headed out today to Operation Write Home, I have been blessed with two abundantly creative weeks. Yes! Happy Stamp Day. God Bless America and our Hero's!

PTI Blog Hop Old and New

2012-01-25T08:45:00.000-06:00

From Nichole... This month, in honor of the new year, we are challenging you to pick your favorite project from 2011 and share it with all of us! To take it a step further, you are also challenged to create a second card that is inspired by the favorite project you select. Your new version of an old favorite could carry over the color scheme, the layout or the stamp sets. We look

Midweek Throwdown from OWH

2012-01-24T08:34:00.001-06:00

Last week OWH posted a Midweek Throwdown challenge to use black and white with a pop of color. This weekend as I was working on my box to send I found this creation to be my favorite. All products are PTI except the U that was cut on the Cricut using Plantin Schoolbook.The pop of color is PTI Hawiaaian Shores. Happy Stamp Day. God Bless our Heros and America!

OWH Yankee Doodle

2012-01-23T12:12:00.001-06:00

What an awesome sketch offered up by OWH (Operation Write Home on Sunday). I got busy right away and made up a bundle of bad girls to send out. Today is totally packed aside from the sketch you have three cards to be inspired by.Here is the sketch 105 take this link to play card 1... Card 2... Card 3 (a tad of a variant on the sketch still close enough to count). I challenge you to join in

Operation Write Home OWH

2012-01-22T00:00:00.017-06:00

OWH still needs are help sending in Handmade Card Creations. Monetary donations are also accepted to pay for postage and supplies. You can find out more on the process by taking this link...OperationWriteHome.org You Can also help by writing a Thank You to Any Herothis class of support is called...Any Hero Card Here you can pick up some free Digital Stamps and get started...Digi Stamps Happy

Project Life 2012

2012-01-21T00:00:00.023-06:00

This is one of the big projects on my list for this year baring anymore serious life events that pull me out of the creative game for months at a time. All my pieces have finally arrived, that was an adventure in itself. Project Life came out being sold as a kit everything came you you in one box, one shipment. Now everything is being offered by the piece and some pieces are hard to find.

Show Me Some Love

2012-01-20T00:00:00.002-06:00

So sad, so very sad!While doing my New Year's cleaningI came upon this SAB 2005 SU set. I had not even taken the time to assemble it!It is not one of my favorites matter of fact I kinda hate it so that is probably why it was hiding.I need to show it some inky love and make myself feel better that I used it. Yeah, that did not work there is to many new things coming out from CHA that I LOVE!!!!

Crush

2012-01-19T00:00:00.008-06:00

Todays sketch challenge is brought to you by SCS SC368I had fun this one so today there is a bonus card;) Here is card number 1Made with Crush from Bo bunny and Love Birds from PTI.... And here is card number two flipped and a bit of a long shot for the sketch but it works and I love it.Again I used Crush from Bo Bunny and PTI Love Birds Project list...Crush from Bo Bunny Chip Board, Stickers

Clean And Simple SCS challenge

2012-01-18T00:00:00.010-06:00

SCS CAS153Below is the sample sketch take the link above to the thread Here is my version for the challenge... CAS Clean and Simple cards are difficult for me to create. I am proud of myself today there is not one spot of ink out of placeand I am content with my creation;) Product list...Life stamp set from PTIAcrylic BlocksRipe Avocado and Dark Chocolate PTI inkPTI twine and buttons Happy Stamp

Botanical Card Pattern 148

2012-01-17T00:00:00.012-06:00

Another Card sketch for you today this one brought to you byCard PatternsSketch 148 Yes, it finally arrived!!!! Last Years Bonus Set from PTI Botanical Silhouettes Product ListMy Minds Eye Stella and Rose Mable DPCardstock PTI Kraft, dark chocolate and vintage creamPTI inkPTI dotted ribbonPTI stamp set Botanical SilhouettesBling from Hobby LobbyFlowers from Recollection's.Marvy Scallop circle

Recovered

2012-01-16T10:44:00.000-06:00

I need to get my card making mojo going running and there is no better way than a great sketch challenge! I loved the sketch from OWH this week and I played along... I did not like any type of design with an embellishment over the top so I just went with this. I need to go back and trim my chairs you would think I had little J cutting for me;) Product list...On My Couch Additions from

ScrapTastic Thank You

2011-12-29T08:21:00.000-06:00

CHRISTmas Thank You's My Scrap box is overflowing Jessica can't keep up;)I used up some the other day creating thank you cards for my kiddos to send out.The circles are punched at 1"Using PTI and SU paper scrapsThe sentiment is from PTI Botanical Silhouettes God Bless.

Happy Hello

2011-12-28T16:59:00.000-06:00

I am always short on cards this time of year after gifting and donations etc. I had to find something that I liked and was quick. Bonus doing this used up lots of 12 by 12 paper I have. Get rid of it quick and get a new stock pile for submissions;)I took and envelop apart carefully, traced and cut it out. Then I stamped a greeting in the corner leaving lots of room for writing.Simple and I

Live in the SUNSHINE

2011-12-27T12:19:00.000-06:00

Live in the SunshineSwim in the SeaDrink the wild AirRalph Waldo EmersonThis should be my Mantra;) Here is a card I made using the quote. Inside of the card... All pieces were cut at 6" inside done with computer/printer and punches. Happy Stamping, God Bless.

Pretty Angry Skeletons

2011-12-26T13:18:00.000-06:00

Jessica in her new Angry Bird shirt now she matches Mom. Yep, we are Angry Bird junkies!She wanted an iPad for CHRSITmas no, she did not get one because that would be insane.The ground is so dry, no measurable snow to date. I received the most Beautiful book for CHRISTmas thought I would share that as well...You can read a preview and see some pics on this linkPreview of "Skeletons on the

Christ is the Reason

2011-12-23T12:54:00.001-06:00

Merry CHRISTmas

Subway Art

2011-12-18T00:00:00.018-06:00

Yesterday I shared with you the free links for CHRISTmas subway art you can find the links hereCHRISTmas Subway ART Free printablesI was waiting for night because there are so many shadows in this room during the day for picture snapping however, I am not sure that even helped to wait. So sorry for a BLAH pic, looks so grand IRL. I printed off the subway art in 5 by 7 so they would fit in the

Thank You

2011-12-17T11:26:00.000-06:00

I want to take time right now while my Home is quiet to kindly say THANK YOU to all of my Blog readers and followers. The past two years have been plain crazy around here and I have not been doing a great job of posting. Donna has healed so wonderfully and has matured to a wonderful Woman. I am so very proud of our Daughter. My wonderful husband was hospitalized very close to death this past

Fake Feebreeze

2011-12-16T05:47:00.000-06:00

My SIL loves the smell of Gain and wishes her entire house cold smell like it. Well guess what kiddo here you go...Fake FebreezeReclaim your income and the landfills!!!! 1/8 C of your favorite scented fabric softener1 TSP Baking sodaReclaimed Febreeze BottleWarm tap water to fill up the rest of the room in the bottle. I used some chalkboard paint on my old Hawaiian scented Febreeze bottle and

Brown Paper Packages

2011-12-15T00:00:00.041-06:00

Another Pinteresting way of Wrapping up my Handmade Gifts this year.Simply recycled brown grocery sacks and a black white photo of the precious one the gift is for.I thought this would be wonderful for the little kids who can't yet read and for the older ones they now have their Aunts favorite pic of them;) So here is the wrapped gift for my Nephew (Marshmallow Gun) This is where the idea came

Candy Cane Reindeer

2011-12-14T00:00:00.010-06:00

I found this project on Pinteretst you can take the link below to my CHRISTmas idea Board My Husband will be taking these to school for his Kiddos. My girls love them I have to tuck them away before a few go MIA. They have also asked for a few for friends, by the time I am done there will be around 50 candy cane reindeer, YUMMY!There was one broken one that said eat me I will claim that loss;

Marshmallow Guns for the Nephews

2011-12-13T08:29:00.000-06:00

Handmade gifts for my Nephews this CHRISTmas, Marshmallow Shooters from 1/2" PVC.WARNING** these are super fun one won't be enough;) **Make sure you use a spray paint made just for plastic or purchase a plastic primer.** Here is the gift set complete with ammo and safety glasses.Every Year they also get an ornament from me you can see the beaded wire star on the bottom right.It is so cute when

Arise and Shine

2011-12-09T20:22:00.000-06:00

Brings me back to Sunday School....Arise and shine and give God your Glory Glory...be happy you can't hear me singing;) Also goes along with CHRISTmas day 9Isaiah 60:1"Arise, Shine for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord rise upon you"Thank you for following along this year on Facebook, I am getting better daily hope to be back blogging daily soon.Soon and very soon... (there I go

Penguins and Popsicles

2011-12-01T11:49:00.000-06:00

My Great Nephew's CHRISTmas giftHe is 2 this year so Auntie Sara created...Penguins and PopsiclesA personalized gift containing...BookMemory GameVinyl decorationsPopsicles Freezer Accessory Here is a view of the Popsicle memory game fronts... Here is a look at the flip side1-5Cooperand Penguin friendsI made it this way so they have lots of options when playing the game with him.All the pieces

Rachel's Christmas Gift 2011

2011-11-25T10:20:00.000-06:00

I love these altered Oatmeal canisters used for hair goodies. I made one for Jessica now everyone is begging for one. I can't eat that much Oatmeal peeps;) Below is a CHRISTmas gift for my niece who loves pink and purple.I also altered a few barrettes and some headbands. Now for the inside goodies I recycled a cardboard tube to hold the hair bands and a magnetic paper clip holder for those

Pumpkin Place Cards

2011-11-19T15:18:00.002-06:00

My Aunt and Uncle called me this past week asking if I would have time to make some place cards for Thanksgiving. Heck Yes, sounds like fun to me.They turned out really cute here is how they are done. Punch 8 circles, fold them in half and run your score tool over the fold.I used quick dry adhesive to stack the eight half circles.Cut off a small amount of the bottom so they will stand

My Live is Pinteresting Part 3

2011-11-16T16:27:00.000-06:00

You may be wondering why I am not posting cards or scrapbook pages. Well, for me right now it is just to painful to sit in my design room. However, I was able to get to a 104 degree bend this past Monday. Standing in the kitchen is strengthening my knee quickly so hopefully I will be able to create paper crafts again soon. These have been some really good tips, hope you are enjoy them. Today

My Life is Pinteresting Part 2

2011-11-15T20:18:00.000-06:00

Oh, how I love thee Frigidaire Affinity!!!! The Gear Box went out on our old set and Jesse said he was not going to fix it this time. So Veterans Day we went shopping (NOT RECOMMENDED) every store was busy. Anyhow, we did find something I liked...High Efficiency, large capacity, with steam washer and dryer set.You can see my handmade Downy Dryer sheets soaking and waiting atop the dryer...

My Life is Very Pinteresting

2011-11-12T13:21:00.000-06:00

You can always take the link to my pinterest board it is found under my header. Since it is really difficult to sit in my design room I have not been able to create for blog posts:( however to build up some strength in my knee I have been in the kitchen more than usual. Hence the post for today done with help from little j. This can be found in my tips and tricks board about fabric sheets. 1.

Spooky Sweets

2011-10-25T18:26:00.000-05:00

Simple and easy treat for Jessica to take to school. In fact it was so cute the Teacher had to ask DH if it was meant to be eaten. LOL;)Front view of the tag and ribbon... Back view, now this little buddy wants out of the jar quick The tag was put together quick from old stash the products I am aware of makers are...PTI Spooky Sweets stamp setTim Holtz flattened bottle capsBasic Grey Bat and

2011-10-12T15:41:00.000-05:00

Today marks one week without our Cody. He is so very missed around here. Love you little man! The link below is to the first post introducing Cody.http://sarastudio.blogspot.com/2011/01/in-dog-house.html I am feeling better each day, hope to be creating again soon!

Just an Update

2011-10-04T22:49:00.002-05:00

Lot's of you have been asking where I have been. Well I went in for Knee reconstruction on September 1. I came out of it with almost having a total knee replacement. They continued with just a reconstruction for now could last up to 10 years then I will need a total new knee. So needless to say I have been groggy, crabby and just getting plain tired of doing nothing but tip toe around the

Reconstruction Time

2011-09-01T00:00:00.000-05:00

No, not another blog look! I know that is what you were thinking;) Not yet anyhow, I am working on my own version from scratch and is taking more time than anticipated. I will be have more time on my hands and this is why...TOTAL KNEE RECONSTRUCTION Many of you following me know that since April of this year I have been struggling to rehab my knee. My stubborn attitude had me thinking I

What is for Dinner? Part 2

2011-08-31T12:21:00.000-05:00

Okay, yesterday I shared the breakfast and lunch menu for September. Today I actually have the Dinner menu for you. LOL! Keeping it easy the kiddos and DH will be in charge for the month.Countdown 1 day until my knee reconstruction.Then I wake up this AM to the sound of a dying fridge, UGH. Has to be a side by side I won't have anything else!Place that on the top of the shopping list and snip

What is For Dinner? Part 1

2011-08-30T16:35:00.001-05:00

I have been lax at menu planning over the summer. The fridge never closes and when you go to the cupboard to get what you need the items are NEVER left. Anyhow for September a Menu was the best plan of attackThis way everyone knows and can execute it Here are a few of the items on our Menu for September BreakfastBlueberry French Toast (photo above uses hash browns and extra fat we do not do

SC347 Mr. and Mrs. Butterfly

2011-08-25T16:06:00.000-05:00

I have had my card done for two days just no posting mojo going for me.I love the way it turned out So in need of some wedding cards for my stash Here is the sketch from splitcoasttake the link to find the forumSC347 The DP is from s.e.i. chocolat collectionthis line is deliciousButterflies and pearls from recollectionsSU embossing mat (I have not used these in a long time. Truth I forgot I

DIY Hair Goody Storage

2011-08-24T00:00:00.017-05:00

The girls have been driving me crazy with the organization of their hair supplies I had to help them out before I lost it Remember A type personality on board;)who just happens to <3 oatmealbelow is my DIY Goody StorageI found the idea while pinning away on pinterest I just took the empty container and wrapped it in vinyl (even the bottom)Cut a circle larger than the bottom clip it all the

Christian Paper Crafts "Back to school" Blog Hop

2011-08-23T08:45:00.000-05:00

Christian Paper Crafts "Back to School" Blog HopOh YES, I was so inspired by Angela's projectI had to give it a goBelow you see the front of my memory game Using "Faith is the substance" verse from PTI Everyday Blessings setThe finished project hangs on the fridge After stamping the sentiment on "retired SU DP" I ran it through the xyron using the magnetic cartridgeThe back of the magnet pops the

OWH sketch 83 Butterflies

2011-08-22T15:41:00.000-05:00

I have been playing along with the sketches on OWH for a few weeks now, they all scream play with me;)Here is this weeks sketch.You can find more information in the following linkOWH sketch 83One more thing, I really love how they place the cut size. Most sketch challenges don't do this and you need to print the sketch and cut it up for a template. So cheers OWH you rock the world of sketch

Christian Paper Crafts Challenge

2011-08-21T10:46:00.000-05:00

I saw this challenge the other day and just had to play along. Find the thread for the challenge over on Christian Paper CraftsThe challenge is Clean and Simple and use crayons if you can.I CAN;) Please scroll down to my other post for today, lots of inspiration on Crayon Melting CreatingI will just be showing you our finished creations in this post. These little gems are going to Jessica's

Crayola Reminiscing and Melting

2011-08-21T00:00:00.000-05:00

The first day of school is just a few days away. Jessica spent Saturday listening to Mom reminisce about summer vacations, school and new crayons. Mom and Dad took us all over the US growing up. They would pack a little travel kit that included...Fruit Stripe Gum, Bugles, coloring book and a new package of CRAYOLA crayons. There is no worse feeling for a creative 5 year old to come back to

Welcome to Surfing Saturday

2011-08-20T00:00:00.003-05:00

Welcome to week 2 Surfing Saturday.I post here my absolute favorite finds from the week right here... 1. Herbert the Hedge Hog by Wanda My wonderful friend Wanda posted this little guy this past week. She is selling the pattern and teaching a class on how to make Herbert. Visit the posted link for more details. 2. Fabric Garlands in Anthropology's window This display window has my name

OWH sketch 82

2011-08-19T13:04:00.000-05:00

I made both of these creations for OWH sketch 82 earlier this week. I finally have some time to share them with you.Here is the sketch...OWH 82 I have been having a "scraptacutlar" week trying to get my scrap basket organized again.This entire card came from the scrap box;) The card below used a free printable made by Karen Adair for Craftsuprint FB page.I loved her print so much I just printed

So Very Blessed by a Wonderfully Gracious God

2011-08-16T00:00:00.037-05:00

ONE YEAR 365 Days Here is the link to my post Driving Accident (Want to catch up on our one year journey check into the posts following the one listed above.) Just a quick update on the subject.Donna is finished with all Dr. Appointments.Her body has healed and that is truly a miracle from God. I have posted this song Hold On for her and I this is how we made it through this past year... "I

Steampunk Lolita

2011-08-15T00:00:00.001-05:00

I know, I am so far out of my box I had to tether a string to it so I could find my way back;)Here is my Copic colored Steampunk Lolita complete with a flaming Scythe.(I now am watching out for the pale horse to arrive!)Revelation 6:1-8 Meet my Lolita... She is a free downloadLineart Steampunk Lolitayou can snag yours here. She is Colored with Copics.The skull and crossbones is Tim Holtz Grundge

Caution this is Steamy!

2011-08-14T11:48:00.000-05:00

Steampunk is quickly migrating into the paper craft community. Numerous companies have jumped onto the Steampunk band wagon but have suffered low sell through. At this time you can find many goodies in steampunk style on sale. Below you will absorb my creation and some favorite Sub-Genre Clicks. A wonderful Manly card to ad to my lackluster stash.My very first Steampunk card creation...

Surfing Saturday Inspiration

2011-08-13T09:22:00.000-05:00

What a phenomenal week this has been. So much good stuff going on such as...Jessica Tubing by herself...Donna Driving alone to Sioux Falls...Liz helping out in the kitchen trying a new Oreo recipe and Paper Crafts arrived in the mail. Why so excited about this issue you ask? I have a "Big" Cricut project published and a card creation. So when it hits newsstands on the 16th make sure you pick

Stacked Design

2011-08-12T10:44:00.002-05:00

My bloomer is Stacked and looking Beautiful!I used Cricut Cartridge A Walk In My Garden Daisy cut on Blackout feature1"-2 1/2" There is lots of texture on the creation yet simplicity sparkles. Love that! My inspiration card from alittlehut.blogspot.comYou can find this creation and more on my Boards Simple, cool, white and Grey. I will be CASEing this card. For today I just used it to

Magnolialicious

2011-08-11T10:29:00.000-05:00

I do find myself missing one thing from the south, breathtaking Magnolias.They rank towards the top on my list of favorite blooms.My creation today is actually made from a scaled down color page. Colored with Copics and attached with dimensional adhesive. You can snag your image to color at this link...Color Pages For Kids Anderson ArtHave a Happy Stamp Day. God Bless!

Nom, Nom, Nom

2011-08-10T17:45:00.000-05:00

This is so yummy I had to share... Pound your Round Steak as flat as you can get it.This is such fun!!!! Layer Swiss Cheese, red & green bell peppers and onion. Roll up the Steak, wrap with bacon and brown slowly in a fry pan. This is the BEST Bouillon on the market! 2 tsp to 8 oz waterinto the sauce pot. Place your Rolled and wrapped pieces into the sauce pan cook on med to low for 20 min.

Miss You Dog!

2011-08-09T09:12:00.000-05:00

Sketch Challenge 81 for Operation Write HomeTake the above link to play along and to see other creations using this sketch... Outside InsideI had lots of fun with this sketch going to have little j make up more. Product list...Cricut Expression/Doodle Charms and Everyday Paper DollsSU top note diePTI Cardstock and Love Birds stamp setGoogle EyesDimensional TapeCopic MarkersDP from Mikes Happy

Regular Card Swap

2011-08-07T00:00:00.001-05:00

Here are the cards I worked on last week for my Regular Card swap spot. I love this dp from papertrey and have been having fun lately showing off as much dp on creations as I can. Product listAll products PTI except for SU scallop circle punch. Happy Stamp Day. God Bless.

Autumn Splendor Swap Card

2011-08-06T07:40:00.002-05:00

My Sabbatical is finished and I am happily returning to my favorite group of swappers over on Splitcoaststampers. Want to join us there is still time to get signed up follow this link to the thread...Papertrey Swap on SCS hostess Mishkeji This creation is for my Autumn Splendor spot in this photo you see the card and envelope fronts and for the inside and a backside view of the envelope...

Le Cirque Plates

2011-08-05T00:00:00.008-05:00

This is one of my favorite paper packs this year Le Cirque by graphic 45. The 8" by 8" pad worked perfectly on these square plates.Bottom right is flipped over giving you a view of the plate back... Here is how you can make up some of your own plates for a special event.Supply list:8" square plate, mine are from Hobby Lobby Mod Podge Foam Brush Decorative Paper** Scissors Mod Podge the back

SC344 Once Upon a Springtime

2011-08-04T14:29:00.000-05:00

I am in need of MOJO stat!!!! I cleaned up and organized my creative mess and somewhere along the way lost my spark. I picked up this weeks sketch over on SCS because it was simple and fun. Simple and fun took me an awful long time:(Here is the sketch for SC344, take this link to the thread... My Creation...Product list...Once Upon a Springtime from Graphic 45Melon Mombo and vintage cream

OWH Sketch 80 I miss u

2011-08-02T00:00:00.002-05:00

What a wonderful sketch, I had a great time playing along this week.To find out more and to link up your creation click OWH Sketch 80 My take on the sketch. Told you I had fun;) I combined Basic Grey stacks and the Cricut to create this beauty. I am really happy with the way it turned out! Product list:Cricut ExpressionCricut Songbird CartridgeBasic Grey DPDimensional DotsGoogle EyePTI card

A Sweet CASE

2011-08-01T00:00:00.010-05:00

This is a CASE creation however, I can't remember where I had seen it. Fell in love with it at first sight. Simple yet elegant Complete a bunch of them quickly Layout shows 8 different papers from Basic Grey's Sweet Threads Collection that in itself is YUMMY Product list...Basic Grey Sweet ThreadsHandmade Wrinkled seam bindingPTI sentiment, ink and cardstockCircle punch Happy Stamp Day.

One for the Thumb

2011-07-30T00:00:00.014-05:00

DH and I are season ticket holders for the Sioux Falls Storm. The Storm play in the IFL (Indoor Football League). Calling the Sioux Falls Arena AKA: THE STORM SHELTER home.Want to more about the Storm visit there website here...Sioux Falls Storm Below is a page for the Championship Game that it is now being called "one for the thumb". For the obvious reason of the Storm having now earned 5

Berry Sweet!

2011-07-29T00:00:00.016-05:00

Another creation using Cricut's Simply Charmed along with Doodlebug Designs DP. So SWEET!Sentiment from Papertreyink.com Everyday Button Bits, Cardstock and inkCuttle Bug embossing foldersSU Word Window Punch and Scallop Border PunchVintage Loopy RibbonDimensional DotsStickles Happy Stamp Day. God Bless

Rick Rack Rose Tutorial

2011-07-28T17:14:00.001-05:00

Here is a link to the tutorial I used to create my Rose Buds for today's card... http://thecraftingchicks.com/2011/03/rick-rack-rosettes.html

SC343 Circa 1934

2011-07-28T00:00:00.005-05:00

I still had Circa 1934 from Cosmo Cricket out on my desk so I used that for today's sketch challenge over on SCS. You can find it here...SC343 Have you tried making flowers from rolled rick rack yet? It is so fun you must put it on your list. There were two used on this creation... This one super simple sticking to the sketch no extras... Happy Stamp Day. God Bless.

In the Soup

2011-07-27T00:00:00.007-05:00

I worked on some board shorts for the 4th Have a SWELL 4th and made up a few of these with the leftover bits. The script is computer generated. And for those who don't know about the soup it is the point where the wave breaks and all the trash and seaweed from the ocean collects in the white water. Surfers call this the SOUP;)So as the card says when life has you in the SOUP paddle out

Birthday Fun with Napkins

2011-07-26T00:00:00.013-05:00

For my creation today I used napkins in place of Decorative Paper. For the dotted I crumpled it up and ran it through the Xyron then mounted it on my black base. For the stripe napkin, I applied the cracked glass technique. The cute little cake image came off of Cricut Simply Charmed. I punched out the sprinkles from the extra stripe napkin. PTI card stock and sentimentMichaels NapkinsCricut/

Christian Paper Crafts Retro and Vintage Style Hop

2011-07-22T08:00:00.009-05:00

Edit to place the redo Sunday 23 11:00 AM. I took the vintage paper doily and moved it to the top with the sentiment. Like this look much better;) see other participants and join the Hop with this link Oh have I been waiting for this to arrive. I have been holding onto Cosmo Crickets Circa 1934 for a special vintage project. I combined the dp with the video tutorial in the sidebar and WOW I

Ring Tray Tute

2011-07-14T05:29:00.002-05:00

So I hung my necklaces on the wall with a stick here is the post link for youOrganized Stick Up Now I am showing you the ring tray I made using simple crafty tools so I could organize my larger rings. You know the ones that are bigger than life and fun as heck to wear. Everyone always has questions for me when I have them on. Yes, them! I am not known for wearing just a single ring at a time

Christmas in July OWH 77

2011-07-13T00:00:00.001-05:00

I decided to take on a challenge, it has been a long time since I have done any. You can find more details on the challenge used with this link... OWH sketch challenge 77. Here is the sketch... I just can't put away Cricut's Simply Charmed Cartridge there are so many cute images on that baby. For the card today I used the winter hat and gloves at 1 1/2".Holiday Button Bits Sentiment from

Sweet Threads

2011-07-12T00:00:00.008-05:00

Hard to believe summer CHA is right around the corner. Yet again I can't attend!! So I will have to live the experience online, many companies have been doing early peeks;)This paper I used was from the winter CHA Basic Grey's Sweet Threads. The butterflies are K and Co.Super easy and SWEET, have to love creations like that. Products usedPTI cardstock and Everyday Button Bits stamp setBasic

Rainbows Baby!

2011-07-11T09:46:00.001-05:00

Oh, how wonderful were the Glam Bands! Poison was one of my faves. Now the resurgence and comeback of Bret Michaels after Celebrity Apprentice you probably know the Lead vocalist. He is one of the best lyric writers around not to mention he is HOT!Yes, I am a fan of all types of music I love all different Genres and really can't pick a favorite one. Depends on my mood what playlist I have

Today is Sugar Cookie Day

2011-07-09T12:57:00.001-05:00

We love to bake sugar cookies around here. Cookies in general are gobbled up faster than Cookie Monster on a sugar high. I do have go to recipes for sugar cookies and this is one of them. The main change here is using Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk. Oh, so very YUMMY! EagleBrand.com Eagle Brand Cut out Cookies 3 1/2 C flour2t baking powder 1/4 t salt1 14 oz sweetened condensed milk3/4

Mulberry Jam Blue Ribbon Recipe

2011-07-08T00:00:00.006-05:00

One batch of Rhubarb Mulberry Jam has been made. Below is my favorite way to enjoy it. Dark rye bread, cream cheese and Jam. YUMMY!Little J loves it when Mom makes fun shapes with the bread. Oh, the wonderful little things! Rhubarb Mulberry Jam Wash and chop 5 C RhubarbPlace into non stick pot Add 4 C of SugarLet the Rhubarb sweat under the sugar as you prepare the Mulberries. Prepare 3 C of

One Happy Tired Hooker

2011-07-05T13:18:00.000-05:00

Here is our newly completed Rag Rug sitting in its spot in front of the kitchen sink. The finished size is 32"I know! This was much easier than I had first thought it would be. Read Previous hooker post to find links to directions. I switched hook size to an N or 9mm as I finished the outer rings. I have also placed some stitches on the back just to make sure the kids or dogs don't get

Have a Swell 4th

2011-07-03T23:48:00.000-05:00

I love these Board shorts from Cricut Cartridge Pack Your BagsAlong with We R Memory Keepers Yankee Doodles DP I think they turned out super cute;)not to mention they were super easy to create... I did computer generate the script and punched it out with SU tag punch. Have a SWELL 4th!God Bless AMERICA!

One Happy Hooker

2011-07-01T10:19:00.001-05:00

LOL;) Yeah, I had to use that title! (based on the style of rug I am working on) I used the Tute from Vintage Chica Rag Rug to create this beautiful rustic throw rug that is going to live in front of our kitchen sink. When I placed it the look was not quite yet what I was looking for, I am going back to place more fabric. Right now as you see it the measurement is 18" One thing with the tute

"My Precious"

2011-06-27T08:26:00.000-05:00

Here is another way to use your scrapbooking goodies. These are flowers from Recollections that I have used on today's project. Adjustable ring and earring bezels are from the Jewelry Shoppe.These do come with an adhesive circle on the back, you need to remove this before placing the E-6000.Drying time is 24 hours before wearing but to assemble takes only mere seconds. Below is a set I made

This is an Organized Stick Up!

2011-06-25T08:50:00.000-05:00

I was looking for a way to organize my necklaces and scarves. There just happened to be a perfect stick laying in the front yard. It soon found its self stuck (nailed) onto our bedroom wall. I did pound in a few extra nails before hanging. I did not put my fine jewelry up that stayed in the drawer. However, I did mark the contents so I did not have to open every box looking for the one

Peony Love

2011-06-14T19:06:00.000-05:00

Peony the flower of riches and honour.My inspiration for today was this lovely paper my Sister gave me on my Birthday, Rosalee from Prima.I gathered up some supplies that coordinated and got busy... Here is one of my creations. Simple, but not quick. I laid out so much stuff I could not make up my mind as to what I wanted. I ended up letting the paper shine and kept it simple with vintage

Brownie Pops

2011-06-13T20:15:00.000-05:00

These are so very popular right now and YUMMY to boot;) So what are they? Brownie/Cake POPS! Some favorites... Click on the photos for the links, want more check out my Pins in Play with your food. If you love these as much as I do here are some fun tools from Wilton. I have seen products at Hobby Lobby so use those coupons! Brownie Pop Mold by Wilton Wilton Push and Pop heart shape

2011-06-12T19:55:00.000-05:00

No need for countless notebooks and full cork boards anymore...Pinteresthas arrived!Here is the link to my Pinterest Boards Membership is by invitation only. Want to start pinning email me at paschal.sara@gmail.com and I will get you hooked up;) Here is a sample of my pins... 60's Mod style dress 20's hairstyle Happy Pinning. God Bless.

Birthday Quick Page

2011-06-10T20:42:00.000-05:00

This is a PSD quick page designed by No Reimer ReasonYou can find her freebie page HEREShe has some really cool DPs and kit downloads as well. DH and I on my Birthday. He took me out to Dinner at Spezia. YUMMY;)Thank you all for the Birthday Wishes! My Sister was over to stamp and brought us lunch. I will be taking some pics of our creations for you in the coming days. Not to mention the

Graphic 45

2011-06-08T10:03:00.000-05:00

I have had so much fun with this paper stack here is a cute design for you today. The paper hoop was made from wire and two scallop circles adhered with glue dots, enjoy... Happy Stamp Day. God Bless.

Have a Cookie

2011-06-04T08:34:00.000-05:00

Last week I posted a FB status where I had found a doily imprint cookie. Oh they looked so YUMMY and fun. I had to give it a try right away. The dough has to be very chilled or you will not have a reasonable result. I also did not like how large the cookies were even my smallest doily so I made the print and then took a cookie cutter to the dough. The strawberries were made with the same

JERK

2011-06-03T19:39:00.000-05:00

The featured Video this week is totally hilarious to watch and the scent gel is so very easy to make. Today I have Elizabeth's "JERK" to show you. (When you watch the video you will find she names her creations.) Grilled pineapple with Jamaican Jerk seasoning (photo and recipe after crafty post) was on the menu and her jar was ocean scented. LOL!! Meet Jerk... For supper we grilled up

My Lucky Penny!

2011-06-01T16:04:00.000-05:00

Flat Circles...Grind my GearsIf you have not read the above it concerns how some people cut shape cards and have a flat side. You can see below I don't do it that way cause....I can't stand it! If you have time go back an revisit the page it will make your day;) So her is another creation I had worked on for PaperCrafts...This one was for Lucky Penny Day! I said I need to make up a bunch of

National Limerick Day

2011-05-31T08:30:00.000-05:00

Re-posting from May 12 2011This is the post that went missing from the 12th to the 17th while Blogger had an aneurysm! The comments are still lost! I have held onto it until now I was dealing with what happened during its absence...I was trying to get in contact with my HS English teacher to thank her for my love of literature. (Notice I said literature and not English as a reader of my blog

Memorial Day Weekend

2011-05-29T09:38:00.000-05:00

Below you see our kitchen table center piece the girls and I made for the Memorial Day Holiday Weekend. We usually travel this time of year. However, my knee and back are keeping us close to home this weekend. Jessica is upset, she loves visiting the Zoo in Omaha. Fact is she has her suitcase packed and ready for summer vacation. So to ease into the change we worked on this to remind the

Cupcake Pedestal Floral Frenzy

2011-05-25T09:56:00.000-05:00

Floral Frenzy meets Beautiful Blooms.**For cupcake pedestal directions please see previous post**Exception being I used the P for PaperTrey for the cupcake stand.I am going to go back and doll it up more I thought hanging flowers in the P cut out would be cute or beads? From Nichole...Flowers May is the month when many flowers finally go into full bloom after a long winter's sleep. For

I Can't STAND It!

2011-05-24T18:29:00.000-05:00

Really I can't stand it this is so darn cute and a different way to show off your cupcakes. Let them stand out, raise them up, show them off. Put upon a pedestal. You see the cupcake wrappers and Pics all over the place these days. However, I have only seen one version of a paper cupcake pedestal and that one does not serve its purpose well. I Wanted to make it frilly and sturdy at the same

Cooking Mama

2011-05-23T09:53:00.000-05:00

Liz has a favorite game for her DS it is Cooking Mama and she has her eyes on Crafting Mama. Girl after my heart for sure;) This summer we are turning her fun and games into REALITY. She will be creating our favorite foods and scrapping them for the future. When my Mother Died I really missed her in the kitchen. I was married and a new Mom and I needed to know her secrets. My Dad and his

Mini Tissue Paper Bloom

2011-05-17T19:25:00.000-05:00

I DID IT! Not as difficult as I had made it out to be. I did decrease the layers to 4, I think if you were working with more you could possibly start pulling your hair out.I opened up the center and placed some bling from SU pretties kit. You can make a bloom also check out this weeks featured video;) Use 4 to 5 squares of tissue about 5 by 5 inches.Nesties ovalsSU oval punch, tt ink and

Tissue Paper Bloomers

2011-05-16T18:34:00.000-05:00

The featured video this past week was onTissue Paper Flowers(I am going to leave it for a few more days, if you have not watched it yet I recommend checking it out.)I want to try small, tiny tiny card sized ones. For that I have to find were I placed my patience before giving them a go. This white bloom is my favorite... So very pretty.... Here is a vase full, Jessica and Elizabeth made most

Honeycomb Happily Ever After

2011-05-14T08:30:00.002-05:00

I love this, and the idea is a bit out of the box. The concept has not caught fire yet in the craft industry. Let's see if we can change that;)Now this road is not easy, this type of decoration is getting difficult at best to find.I did stumble upon one pre-made Honeycomb wedding bell in white at our local party store.I used the smallest version in this card.I had plans to make my own Honeycomb

Moxie Fab Chevron Challenge

2011-05-13T17:51:00.000-05:00

Here is my creation for Moxie Fab World Chevron Chic Challenge. The background on my card was from Cath's post it was the pic of chevron fabric that I played with a bit to make a background. The stamp is from...you guessed it...We R Memory Keepers Merry January Collection. Sentiment and cardstock are PTI. I even broke out the airbrush for this beauty. Thought I had better use it before DH

Take Note...Only in MY World!

2011-05-11T11:02:00.000-05:00

Easel style post it note and pencil cup...Using Merry January from We R Memory Keepers.The Pencil cup portion is made with 4" coasters so the final dimension ends up being4" by 2" by 4"I finished off the inside with true black cardstock so pen marks etc would not show.Covered a few pencils, pens and clips with dp. View from the back... Side one cork with rolled flower push pins... Side 2 magnetic

Flat Circles..."Grind My Gears"

2011-05-04T08:06:00.000-05:00

If you are a fan of Family Guy like myself you would have seen the episode totally devoted to Peter and what grinds his gears. I have one really big design flaw that grinds my gears! Here it is...flat top circle cards. PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE jump on the bandwagon to stop the madness. Here is my lacy circle creation doesn't she look beautiful. Won't find a flat top here. We don't embrace

Triple Strand Bracelet with Matching Earrings

2011-05-03T00:00:00.015-05:00

Okay, isn't this set a beauty? I LOVE IT. Was going to be a gift but I love it so much I have decided to gift it to myself. Do you know what is so very special about this little gem? The large beads are made from PAPER yes I used W R Memory Keepers Merry January 12 by 12 dp to make these beads. They are strung on a wire with crystals. The triple chain was a huge challenge I sat it aside

Grate Tags

2011-05-02T06:53:00.001-05:00

Edited to place my opinion scroll to the bottom of this post to see... A little bit puny today;) I was playing off a creation by Betsy Veldman in PaperCrafts 350 Cards and Gifts issue on sale now.You can take this link to see the note card set. I came across this cheese grater with a storage container attached made byBetty CrockerHere it is on Amazon My first thought was of Christmas cookies