DT: Red Carpet Studio~Disneyland Layout

We have a great layout challenge this week at Red Carpet Studio...."Anything Goes Disney".  Create anything with a Disney-theme.  Get creative and hope you'll join us! 

Our sponsor is

 

The prize: $25 gift certificate

Last year, my friend and I decided to get annual passes.  We both had time during the week days, so why not spend it at the Happiest Place on Earth!  We visited the park about four times and got our monies worth.  On our first visit, we each bought a chain bracelet and for each visit added a Disney charm to it.  This would be something to remember our Disney trips.

This layout is on the last time we went to Disneyland.  I had some older pattern paper in my stash that was perfect for the layout.  I used mostly themed stickers and made a bubble sticker using my newest toy from Epiphany Crafts.  I took a Mickey Mouse photo corner and removed the backing to use as an embellishment.  It's layered on top of a laser-cut heart doily I had in my stash. 

other challenges:

Sketchbook 365

Supplies~
dies: round banner trio & fishtail flags{MFT}; labels 15{Spellbinders}
tool: round bubble caps{Epiphany Crafts}

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DT: Stamptacular Sunday~especially for you

Happy Sunday everyone!  It's that time again...another challenge from Stamptacular Sunday.  This week's challenge is..."It's Your Birthday "!  A project or card with a birthday theme.  The sponsor is Wild Orchid 
Crafts and the prize is...a surprise! 

I hate buying birthday cards when I can just make them.   And birthday cards are my favorite theme when creating cards.  For this card, I embossed the card base and layered with some left over scrap paper.  I love this image...it's so adorable.

Supplies~
stamp: Millie & Milo exchange prezzies{Stamping Bella}
tools: flag & cloud die{Magnolia's DooHickey}; pinking stitch embossing folder{Cuttlebug}

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DT: Unscripted Sketches~you are not alone

Hi everyone!  Time for another sketch challenge at Unscripted Sketches.  Can't wait to see your take on this sketch...

I embossed the frame with a Stampin' Up Texturz Plate and adhered stamped flowers on top.  Added ribbon from American Crafts and a bow using one of my favorite dies.

Supplies~
paper: Serendipity{Basic Grey}
stamps: Bloom & Grow, Here for You{Verve}
tools: small bow{Lil'Inker Designs}; Perfect Details-Texturz Plate{SU}; Just Simply Love die{My Creative Time}; Elegant Leaves, Floral Circles{Verve}

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Sweet Shop Sketch 177~Go Nuts!

I created this card for The Sweet Shop Sketch{aka SSS} Challenge and DT call. Here's the sketch for this week....

And this is my take on the sketch...

I love this die and stamp set!  The sentiments are so adorable and goes perfectly with the acorn die.  I got this mainly because of the birthday sentiments and the cute smiley expressions. Ü
I used mainly scraps left over from older projects..I just wanted to get rid of the loose papers I had on my desk.  This card will go the one of my male cousins, so the colors are more neutral.  I used an embossing plate on the card base.  You can't see the embossing from the first picture, but just slightly from the second.

Supplies~
papers: Today.Tomorrow.Forever
stamp/die set:  acorn die & stamp set{Lil' Inker Design}
tools: texture place collection-frames 1 {Lil' Inker Design}; fishtail flags{MFT}

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DT: Stamptacular Sunday~just dropping you a line

Hi everyone!  It's been a great weekend so far for us...did some shopping and just hung out with my hubby. 
Are you ready for another challenge from Stamptacular Sunday?  This challenge is "BLING IT ON"...we want to see all the bling and glitter!  How fun is that?!  Stop by the challenge and link your project.  And this week's sponsor is Marianne Designs.

Here's my card...I made an easel card using pattern paper from Basic Grey.  I added some flourish bling and Stickles on the upper corner flourishes and on her dress.  For the ribbon, I made two loops and attached it to the ribbon by tying it down in the center. 

 

Supplies~
paper: Serendipity{Basic Grey}
stamp:Ramona fishing{Stamping Bella}
dies: Labels 5{Spellbinders}; corner filigree die{LaLa Land Crafts}; floral vine punch{MS}
misc: flourish bling{Recollection}; frosted lace, fruit punch Stickles{Ranger}; ribbons{American Crafts}

thanks for stopping by♥

My Creative Expressions~Giveaway

Jodi {aka My Creative Expressions} is having a drawing for a Greeting Farm stamp - Latte Anya.  This is her card using the adorable Anya.  She entered this card for Stamptacular Sunday Challenge...beautifully made!  Click HERE to visit her blog and enter for a chance to win her giveaway...closes on Sept. 28th. 

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DT:Unscripted Sketches~Thank you berry much!

Hi everyone...happy Saturday!  Hope you enjoy the weekend.  For us, it's going to be a weekend of just relaxing.  I'll be in my craft room working on some DT projects.  What a way to relax!

We have a new sketch at Unscripted Sketches this week!  This sketch has so many possibilities. We can't wait to see your project. 

Here's my take...I made this CAS card.  I love this paper collection...the colors and patterns are so my style.  This card will go to my in-laws for the wonderful birthday gifts. 

Supplies~
paper: Neapolitan
sentiment: Savvy Stamps
dies: strawberry{CC Designs}; layered doily{Taylored Expressions}

thank you for stopping by♥

ScrapFriends~Birthday Giveaway

 Check out ScrapFriends...they're having a birthday giveaway!  You have three chances to win-check out these gorgeous goodies!  The giveaway closes on October 3rd.

 

 

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Birthday Giveaway Winner

The winner of my birthday giveaway is...

True Random Integer Generator Min: Max: Result: 4

#4 - Anni Schwabe

Congratulations!  Please click the envelope on side bar and email me your mailing address...be sure to put Birthday Giveaway on the subject line.  You have 48 hours to contact me.

Thank you for entering my giveaway♥

DT: Red Carpet Studio~seeing stars

It's time for another layout challenge at Red Carpet Studio.  This week we have a sketch challenge and the theme is "Seeing Stars".

This week's sponsor: Scraptastical Kreations 

prize: a $15 gift certificate.

 

 

I've been wanting to do a layout of our Boxer/Lab mix, Scooby for a while.  And this layout is of him with his cousin, Larry{my sister's animal baby}.  When I took these pictures, it was surprising how Scooby just sat next to Larry. He's usually pushing Lars around the house whenever he can.  Scooby's not aggressive....it's just that Larry's a wimpy dog. LOL {my sister's not going to be happy I said that}  They're both waiting for my sister to come home and look so cute staring out the door. 

This is a 8x8 layout using a scrapbook kit from Deja Views.  It's a kit from a few years ago I got on clearance at Michael's.  It comes with a pad of paper and some 12x12 sheets.  The stars and white foam Thickers are from my stash.  And  the papers were inked with walnut distress ink. 

Supplies~
paper: Dog Days scrapbook kit{Deja Views}
misc: giggles foam Thickers{American Crafts}; doily

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DT: Stamptacular Sunday~for you

Hi everyone!  We've got another fun challenge for you at Stamptacular Sunday.  This week's challenge is..."Less is More".  In other words, create a simple, but elegant card.  Our wonderful sponsor for the week is Bugaboo.  Hope you'll play along with us...can't wait to see your card!

This card is not your standard size card.  It measures 3.25x5...this size is great for Martha Stewart border punches.  The rainbow & cloud die is a recent purchase and I just love it! The picture below is the inside of the card with a sentiment from the stamp set.

Supplies~
paper: Today.Tomorrow.Forever{Recollections}
stamps: Love Letter Kaylee{Some Odd Girl}; rainbow & cloud stamp set{Lil' Inker Designs}
dies/punch: rainbow & cloud dies{Lil' Inker Desgins}; cherish border punch{MS}

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DT: Card Cupids~some birdie told me...

We have a fun challenge starting today at Card Cupids.  This week, we have a sketch for you. And our sponsor is Sassy Cheryl's.  Here's the sketch provided by Sketch Sunday...

I think this image is adorable from Sassy Cheryl's.  Their digi stamps are so cute and fun to color.  I created the sentiment on my computer and inked it with spun sugar distress ink.  The pattern papers are from two sheets, using both front and back.  I ♥ double-sided paper! Ü

Supplies~
paper: Happier paper pad{MME}
image: little birdie birthday party{Sassy Cheryl's}
die: double ended tags{Spellbinders}

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DT: Unscripted Sketches+piggy back~my friend

We've got another great sketch for you!  And it's a piggy back...USE the card you make.  Send it someone or donate it to an organization.  Here's a few suggestions if you would like to donate your cards:
 http://www.cardcupids.org/blog/
 http://www.amillionthanks.org/send-lett ... et-started
 http://www.redcross.org/support/get-inv ... for-heroes
 http://cardsforsoldiers.blogspot.com/
The other design team members have created some amazing projects.  Click HERE to see their work.  We can't wait to see your take on the sketch...

piggy back-USE the card you make

For my card, I used some pattern papers by Memory Box from a few years ago.  I love the colors and patterns in this collection.  This is a simple card using dies and punches.  I tied some seam binding on top and added a brad to the flower.

Supplies~
stamp: rainbow & cloud stamp set{Lil' Inker Designs}
dies: scalloped tag, doily flower{Magnolia}
punches: doily lace trim{MS}; scallop border{SU}

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My favorite day of the year....

Hi everyone!  Today is my favorite day of the year....it's my BIRTHDAY!  Woohoo...I'm a year older! LOL  I don't know anyone who gets excited about getting older.  For me, I've never had an issue about getting older.  That's just part of life and why not just embrace it, right?  I am blessed with good health and wonderful family and friends beside me.  I'm looking forward to this year and what God has planned for me. 

Don't forget you still have time to enter my birthday blog candy giveaway.  Remember, when we reach 100 followers by the deadline, I'll add another goodie to the giveaway. Ü

thanks for following & stopping by♥

DT: Stamptacular Sunday

Time for another challenge at Stamptacular Sunday!  And this week, the challenge is "anything BUT a card"!  How fun is that?!  If you have a project in mind, then this is the challenge for you!  We can't wait to see it, so stop by the blog and link your submission.  Our wonderful sponsor this week is Digi Doodle Shop.

I had bought this mini chalkboard easel at Michael's a while back to alter.  I painted the easel with Martha Stewart Satin paint in Hydrangea Purple.  I don't use the color purple very often on my projects, but I really like this shade.  All the die cuts are Magnolia Doohickey dies.  I just love this paper collection...adorable designs and soft shades of summer is how I would describe the colors in this collection.  I used the left over scraps from a project I just finished putting together.  I can't wait to show you...it's part of my new addiction/obsession. Ü  I will post that real soon.  
 
Supplies~
paper: Neapolitan Collection{Recollections}
stamp: Celebration Tilda{Magnolia}
dies: dragonfly, berry lace, flag{Magnolia}
misc: flowers{I Am Roses}; foam Thickers; pearls{Recollections}

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DT: Unscripted Sketches~♥ Pinterest

For this week's sketch, I created a page for my Smash Book.  I'm really getting into it...constantly thinking about what to smash about next.  I can see why people love the Smash Books and Daybooks.  And now when I'm shopping for my craft, I think "smash*ing" goodies.  I'm wishing for a Instax mini camera for my birthday. *keep my fingers crossed* Ü
Ok, so let's get back to my page....

This is the second page to my 2-page spread on "all about me".  As you have read on my previous post, I'm doing a 30-day challenge.   For this page, I smash*d about Pinterest...I ♥ Pinterest!  These are just a few pictures from my pin boards.  You can take a look at my boards for more pictures...just follow me on Pinterest.

Hope you'll stop by Unscripted Sketches and play along.  We can't wait to see your take on this week's sketch!   

Supplies~
thickers: Tinsel{American Crafts}
circle punch: 1.5"{SU}
misc: glitter hearts{Recollections}

thanks for Smash*ing with me♥