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You Grow Girl!

2009-11-20T05:05:00.000-08:00

Happy Friday!!!!

For those of you who don't know, my sister is expecting a baby girl and has about 3 weeks left for her to give birth. So, since I didn't make her a Baby Shower card I made her one. Tonight I'll be attending a Baby Shower and this is my creation for last weeks Taylored Expressions Sketch Challenge #91. I made two of this precious card to give my sister and a friend who is expecting a girl too.

Materials Used:

Swell News Stamp Set (SU)
Whisper White Cardstock (SU)
BoBunny Tutu Dot and Creative Imaginations Stripe Patterned Paper
Dew Drops
Copic Markers
Ruffled Ribbon bought at my local Hobby Lobby
Spellbinders Nestabilities Classic Scalloped and Standard Circles Large
Memento Tuxedo Black Ink Pad, Distress Ink Vintage Phote and White Craft Ink Pad (SU)
Fabric Fancies Flower
Swiss Dots Cuttlebug Folder

Hope you have a Wonderful Friday!!!!

Brrrrrrr

2009-11-14T07:50:00.000-08:00

Isn't this card just adorable? I've been wanting to use this stamp set for a while now, but couldn't find the right sketch for it. So, I saw this week's Mercy's Tuesday Sketch Challenge #47 and I thought it was just the right one for it.

The stamp set is Snow Place Like Home by our Craft Lounge. Patterned Paper is Tis The Season Snowflakes, and Tis The Season Stripe by BoBunny. This paper is Gorgeous! I also used Stampin' Up's Whisper White and Papertrey Ink Pure Poppy Cardstock. I stamped the images on taylored exrpessions Snow White Cardstock to color them in with copic markers. To make the card even more merrier, I added Rockstar Red and Sugar Sparkly Fluff on the sleigh, penguins belly and around the igloos open door. The red button is from Papertrey Ink's Holiday mix Vintage Collection. I've had the Felt Flurries (Snowflakes) by Stampin' Up over a year now and have lots of them. Now, I'm ready to make more cards using them!

I hope you like another of my Christmas creations!

Have a Great Weekend.

Men of Life

2009-11-11T14:03:00.000-08:00

Here is this week's MOJO Monday Week #112 card I made. This card is specially for my brother-in-law who will be celebrating a birthday coming up this month in Cancun, Mexico. Wish I could join them to celebrate!!! :) My inspiration for this card came from what he loves to do the most. Taking a day trip out to sea on his boat with family and friends. He lives in Miami, Florida where they have great weather for boating and getting a great tan.

Hope this gives you inspiration to visit Miami someday and it's beautiful Beaches!!!

Have a Great Evening.

Materials Used:

Birthday Basics Stamp Set (Papertrey Ink)
Men of Life Stamp Set (Papertrey Ink)
Men of Life Patterned Paper Collection
Memento Rich Cocoa Ink Pad
Copic Marker
Pure Poppy Cardstock (Papertrey Ink)
Spring Rain Cardstock Papertrey Ink)
Dew Drops
Ticket Corner Punch (Stampin' Up)
Classic Scalloped Circles Large Spellbinders Nestabilities
1 3/4" Circle Punch (Stampin' Up)
Pirate Mini Charms by Karen Foster Design
Jumbo Eyelets Pewter (Stampin' Up)
Natural Rope Twine Ribbon (Stampin' Up)
Paper Piercer (Stampin' Up)

Wings of Joy

2009-11-09T16:54:00.001-08:00

Happy Monday!!!!

To start off the week I finished Mecy's last week's Tuesday Sketch Challenge #46 by using Taylored Expressions Wings of Joy Stamp set. Another Christmas card I've done to give out this year.

Here is my Creation. Hope you like it and decide to use this great stamp set. I really liked how this card came out. Love the colors and LOVE the birds in their cage. So Cute!!!

Materials Used:

Whisper White, Always Artichoke, and Shimmery White Cardstock (Stampin' Up)
Bazzill Basics Paper 6X6 Promo Pack (Dark Red)
Christmas Wishes Thin Strip and Holly Patterned Paper
Snow White Cardstock (Taylored Expressions)
Labels Four Spellbinders Nestabilities
Red Gemstones
Colored Buttons by Basic Grey
Earth Elements Buttons (Stampin' Up)
Cany Cane and Icicle Stickles
the Paper Studio Fibers Ribbon
Leaf Ribbon
Copic Markers

Have a Great Evening!

Thanks So Much Coach!!!!

2009-11-05T09:31:00.001-08:00

Here is my MOJO Monday #111 card for this week. I made this card specially for my son's soccer coaches, Coach Brad and Assistant Coach Claudio. It's funny that my husband is the assistant coach and haven't shown him the card I made him. Usually, he's the first person I show my creations. I'm so proud of our Soccer team this season!!!! They did AWESOME!!! Many thanks to the coaches!!!! We have 3 games left this weekend and will be celebrating their victories afterwards.

Here is my creation.

Materials Used:

Basic Black and Whisper White carstock (Stampin' Up)
Light Blue Textured Cardstock (Archivers)
Soccer Patterned Paper (Hobby Lobby)
Soccer Ribbon
Whisper White Taffetta Ribbon (Stampin' Up)
Mini Talents Charms by Karen Foster Design
Vintage Brads (Stampin' Up)
Labels One Spellbinder's Nestabilities
Sincere Salutations Stamp Set (Stampin' Up)
Large Oval and Scallop Oval Punch (Stampin' Up)
Memento Tuxedo Black Ink Pad

MOJO Monday #110

2009-11-01T19:25:00.000-08:00

OMG! I'm such the procrastinator this week. I sat down to do this card tonight, thinking I had all night. But, my girlfriends called me last minute to go to the movies. So, you know how it is. I couldn't say "No." Now here I am scrambling to try to hit the Mojo Monday deadline. I've got my husband breathing down my neck cause he needs the computer, the girls are on the way, and I'm here stressing out!!!! OMG!!! Stamping is soo stressful. :) Just Kidding

Here is my Mojo for this week. For this card, I used Vintage Findings Christmas Kit by Making Memories from my local Archiver's store. I also used Martha Stewart's newest punches, Martha Stewart's Punch Around the Page Double Loops. I used a clear polka dot card stock from Stampin Up Night & Day DSP over the Blush Red Dark card stock from Taylored Expression.

Have a great night and see you tomorrow for next weeks Mojo Monday sketch.

My Little Ballerina

2009-10-15T19:58:00.000-07:00

Here is my second card I made for the Taylored Expression Sketch Challenge #86. I made this card thinking of my beautiful ballerina Sophia. She started ballet this past summer and loves it. When I saw this stamp set, My Little Princess from Technique Tuesday, with a friend at the Creating Keepsakes Convention we both fell in love with it and also bought the prince stamp set.

I used Stampin' Up's Basic Grey cardsock along with Bazzill Basics Paper Tickled Pink. Patterned paper is from Karen Foster Design Ballet Collage. I also used vellum cardstock over the ballerina's tutu and over the ballet shoes. You know how I like to use dew drops on my cards to make them look different. This time I went a little bit extra and added a little bling to my dew drops.

Have a Great Night and wish me luck again!

Merry & Bright

2009-10-14T14:54:00.001-07:00

Happy Wednesday! Hooray, the week is almost over!

This is Taylored Expressions Sketch Challenge #86. I participated on this sketch challenge to try to become a member of the sketch crew for Taylored Expressions. How great is that?! We'll see who are the three most creative winners. They will announce them on Saturday, October 17th.

Here is my creation for this great challenge. I used Basic Grey's eskimo kisses collection paper pack along with the matching chipboard stickers, and buttons. I also used Jolee's by You Holiday Lights embellishments.

While putting this card together I thought this little girl was super cute but needed some more to make her brigher. So, I dressed her up with some Sparkly Fluff on her hat and added some rhinestones in the middle of her dress. I also added rhinestones on the holiday lights of the title Merry & Bright.

Here a close-up of my creation.

Hope you're having a Great week and wish me luck.

Baby Layout

2009-10-09T11:54:00.001-07:00

Here is another layout I worked on before leaving to Florida of when my daughter Sophia was born and finished when I got back. It's very simple but it looks really cute in person. I've enjoyed taking this online scrapbooking class because it inpires me more to make my scrapbook pages and use my Cricut more. I totally recommend an online scrapbooking class to anyone!

Here's my creation for the Quick Sketch #1

Enjoy!

HAPPY FRIDAY!!!

2009-10-09T09:55:00.000-07:00

Happy Friday Everyone!!!!

I'm alive! I was out of town last week celebrating my younger sister's babyshower in Miami, FL. That's why I haven't posted lately. We all had a great time socializing, laughing, and playing games. It turned out so nice. One of my favorite things we had was a table with clear canisters and a big martini glass filled with candy and chocolate that guests would take home. Since I haven't had a chance to work on any project, I thought I would share with you this wonderful idea and get a little inspiration.

Let me know what you all think!:)

Hope Everyone has a Great Friday night and a Wonderful weekend!

Mercy's Tuesday Sketch Challenge #40

2009-09-23T14:54:00.001-07:00

I've been making so many "girly" cards lately that I've missed making cards that could be given to a boy. When I found this stamp set and patterned paper I knew exactly what I wanted to do. The elements coordinate perfectly. I really like the bright and fun colors it has. What I really like about this stamp set is that it includes numbers 0-9 which allows you to personalize the card for the person you're giving it to by including their age or the year.

Here is my creation for another great Tuesday sketch from Lord Have Mercy!

Have a Great Night!

Materials Used:

Toy Transportation Stamp Set (Martha Stewart)
Whisper White, Real Red cardstock (SU!)
Transportation Primary & Stripe and Up & Away Patterned Paper (TPC Studio)
Transportation Star Chipboard Embellishment (TPC Studio)
Transportation Ribbon (TPC Studio)
Dew Drops
Cuttlebug's Spots & Dots Embossing Folder
Ticket Corner and circle Punches (SU!)
Brilliance Graphite Black Ink Pad

Got Sketch Doubles

2009-09-22T18:00:00.000-07:00

I've been wanting to get back into my scrapbooking for a while now. But, never the time. You know how it goes :)

Then my friend, Anitra, introduced me to this great online Scrapbooking class. Well, of course, I signed up for it. The class started yesterday and already I have a great couple of scrapbook pages that came out of it.

The class is called GS Doubles (Got Sketches) by Got Crafts? I really enjoyed the first 2 layouts. I had left off with my son Claudio's scrapbook when he was 3 years old (BTW, he's eight years old now). I know, I know...you don't even have to tell me.

The pages turned out SUPER cute! Check them out.

Have a Great Night!!!

MOJO Monday Week 105

2009-09-22T16:53:00.001-07:00

Hello Everyone and Happy Tuesday!!!

I've been kind of busy these couple of days. First of all, this past weekend I went to the Creating Keepsakes Convention in San Marcos, TX. It was AMAZING! I've never been to a Scrapbook convention before. It was like a being a child in a candy store. My friend Melissa and I were so overwhelmed of how many vendors there were that we didn't know where to look. Ha! Ha! Ha!

Here is my creation for this week's MOJO Monday. It was quite a challenge for me to pick an image or greeting to use. I settled with Stampin' Up's Walk in the Park DSP which went very well with the butterfly. I really liked how it turned out using Dew Drops (my favorite accessory).

Materials Used:

Whisper White, Basic Grey Cameo Coral cardstock and Walk in the Park DSP (Stampin' Up)
Teeny Tiny Wishes Stamp Set (Stampin' Up)
Whisper White Organza Ribbon (Stampin' Up)
Basic Grey stampin' pad
Ticket Corner and Word Window Punch (Stampin' Up)
Beautiful Butterflies bigz die (Stampin' Up)
Martha Stewart Punch
Spellbinders Nestabilities Square
Dew Drops

Mercy's Tuesday Sketch Challenge #39

2009-09-18T14:13:00.000-07:00

Happy Friday!!!

Here is Mercy's Tuesday sketch challenge for this week. My inspiration for this card came from one of my favorite colors, purple and green. I used Stampin' Up's Cottage Wall DSP and to pop it up a little with some bling I used Square Ice Rhinestone Brads that I won at Stampin' Up's last year's convention. This was actually the first time I ever used them. I also used Martha Stewart's butterfly punch and set a small rhinestone in the middle.

Here is my Creation.

Have a Great Evening!!!

Materials Used:

Beautiful You Stamp Set (Verve Stamps)
Cottage Wall DSP, Old Olive, Orchid Opulence, and Whisper White Cardstock (Stampin' Up)
Square Ice Rhinestone Brads
Elementary Ribbon Originals
Neutral Doily Ribbon
Spellbinders Nestabilities Labels One
Brilliance Graphite Black Ink Pad
Martha Stewart Butterfly punch

Pals Paper Arts Simple Sketch Challenge 7

2009-09-14T20:32:00.000-07:00

Here is my Creation for this week's Pals Paper Arts Simple Sketch Challenge 7. All of the materials used are Stampin' Up except, for icicle stickles. The bright and happy colors from Summer Picnic designer paper can easily brighten someones face as it does to me. It also blends very well with the stamp set and the playground buttons.

My Tart & Tangy Creation

Here is my Inspiration.

My beautiful daughter Sophia at 2 years old wearing her cherries dress.

Have a Great Night!

Materials Used:

Tart & Tangy and Teeny Tiny Wishes Stamp Set
Real Red, Old Olive, and Chocolate Chip stampin' markers
Basic Black Ink Pad
Summer Picnic DSP
Real Red, Bashful Blue, and Old Olive Cardstock
Scallop and Circle Punches
Handheld Punch
Paper Piercing Tool
Real Red Striped Grosgrain Ribbon
Playground Designer Buttons

Mercy's Tuesday Sketch Challenge #38

2009-09-12T14:41:00.000-07:00

Here is my card using the latest Lord Have Mercy! sketch. With all the heat we've been having here in Texas, my husband and I have been watching our grass and trees in our backyard struggle and in some areas die. I was just remembering when we planted those trees the first year we moved here. We didn't really know anyone and it was kinda scary moving to a new place so far away from family. Anyway, this sketch seemed to capture those feelings which is why I chose it for this weeks challenge.

Materials Used:

Plant a Tree stamp from unity stamp company
Bazzill Basics Paper (Vancouver)
Spring in Bloom and Just Stripes patterned paper
Stampin' Up's Very Vanilla and Pumpkin Pie cardstock
Stampin' Up's Ticket Corner punch
Paper Flower by Bazzill Basics Paper
Prima Flower
Green Olive Shimmerz
Copic Markers
Memento Tuxedo Black Ink Pad
Stampin' Up's Very Vanilla Taffeta Ribbon
American Crafts Premium Ribbon made Exclusively for Archiver's
Dew Drops

MOJO Monday 103

2009-09-12T14:14:00.000-07:00

Who's ready for some cookies and cocoa during Winter? My inspiration for this card comes from my need for some cool weather. Also, seeing all the holiday stuff at every store I've gone to, especially, Archiver's. Let me tell you, when I go there my eyes just don't know where to look.

Here's my MOJO for this week using Jolly by Golly patterned paper by Cosmo Cricket. As you can see, I didn't stamp any image. I used Jolly by Golly Rub-ons that matched the patterned paper.

Here's a close-up where you can see the rub-ons better. I used the coffee rub-on and then cut it and adhered it with dimensionals to pop it up. That was one of my friends idea. Thank you Mrs. Anitra!

Have a Great and safe Evening!!!!!

Materials Used:

6x6 Jolly by Golly patterned paper by Cosmo Cricket
Jolly by Golly Rub-ons
American Crafts Premium Ribbon made Exclusively for Archiver's
Dew Drops
Stampin' Up's Very Vanilla and Riding Hood Red (retired) cardstock
Lagoon Bazzill Basics Paper

Crazy 4 Challenges Sketch Challenge #1

2009-09-09T14:13:00.000-07:00

Who wouldn't love to have the sweetest day ever?

My inspiration for this card came from Crazy 4 Challenges. This is their first sketch challenge and enjoyed coming up with this card using their sketch. I really liked the way the card came out. I used Crystal Effects on the candle and used Stickles on the cupcake's sprinkles. I'll be giving this lovely card to my Goddaughter, Karla who will be turning 13 years old this month. My goodness!!! How time flies. I just remember baptizing her as a baby and I was................. LOL!

Here's another of my Sweet creations and hope you have a sweet one too!

Materials Used:

Stampin' Up's Crazy for Cupcakes Stamp Set
Stampin' Up's Whisper White, Certainly Celery, Barely Banana, and Soft Suede Card stock
Stampin' Up's Scallop Oval, Large Oval, and Ticket Corner Punches
Stampin' Up's Ribbon Originals Fairy Tale (Retired)
Stampin' Up's Paper-Piercing Tool
Stampin' Up's Crytal Effects
Stickles
Glazed Brads
Spellbinders Nestabilities
Memento Tuxedo Ink Pad

Coffee Time!

2009-09-05T07:51:00.000-07:00

When I first saw this new stamp set by Verve Stamps, I knew I had to get it. One of my favorite drinks and the first thing I have in the morning is coffee. Usually, my morning cup of coffee is the only time I drink it, unless of course, I go and have a cup with friends and family. Every time I visit my family in Miami I have to have Cuban coffee. Growing up in Miami, this was my addiction. It's the BEST if you need energy!

Here is Taylored Expressions Sketch Challenge #81. For this sketch challenge I used the stamp set, Delightful & Delicious, from Verve Stamps. As you all now know, the inspiration behind this card is my LOVE for coffee!

To make the stamped image more vivid, I embossed it with Stampin' Up Clear Embossing powder.

Here is my Creation.

Materials Used:

Delightful & Delicious Stamp Set
Stampin' Up's Craft Chocolate Chip Ink Pad
Stampin' Up's Very Vanilla, Chocolate Chip cardstock, and Au Chocolat DSP
Stampin' Up's Scallop Edge Punch
Stampin' Up's Chocolate Chip 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon
Antique Copper Mini Circle Brads by Making Memories
Ancestrial Framed Dome Stickers
Spellbinders Nestabilities Labels Four

Taylored Expressions Sketch Challenge #80

2009-09-04T06:25:00.000-07:00

HAPPY FRIDAY EVERYONE!!!

Here is a card that is so sweet. This is Taylored Expressions Sketch Challenge #80. I have to say that I LOVE this stamp set by Taylored Expressions, Berries and Cherries. Also, the Key Ingredients Kit are always great to make a card. It brings everything you need to make a gorgeous card. I'm just waiting to see the new stamp sets they'll be releasing tomorrow. Can't wait!

Here is my Sweet Creation.

Materials Used:

Taylored Expressions Berries & Cherries Stamp Set
Taylored Expressions Berries & Cherries Key Ingredients
Memento Rich Cocoa Ink Pad
Stmapin' Up's Word Window Punch
EK Success Edge Punch
Spellbinders Nestabilities
Sparkle Gems Small Blossom
Copic Markers

Mercy's Tuesday Sketch Challenge #37

2009-09-01T21:07:00.000-07:00

Cheers to you!!!

Cheers to all that have been participating in Mercy's great Tuesday Sketch Challenges. Doesn't this card want to make you drink a Margarita or a Daiquiri?!!!

The cardstock and patterned paper I used on this card was from a Scrap Mania (scrapbooking night) given to everyone who attended. My friends and I always go on Friday nights every once in a while to have a great time and get our projects, scrapbooking, and cards done.

Happy Tuesday!

Materials Used:

Stampin' Up's Cheers to you Stamp set
Stampin' Up's Yoyo Yellow Cardstock
Stampin' Up's Elementary Ribbon Originals
Stampin' Up's Ticket Corner Punch
Stampin' Up's Circle Punches
Solar White Cardstock
K & Company Pinwheel Patterned Paper (Citonella Collection)
Bazzill Parakeet Cardstock
Orange Cardstock
Cherries Jubilee Assortment Boutique Brads
Dew Drops
Cuttlebug's Embossing Folder
Copic Markers

MOJO Monday Week 102

2009-08-31T19:11:00.001-07:00

Happy Monday!

Starting another week of Stamping! For this Monday's MOJO, I used one of my new Christmas stamp sets, Delightful Decorations by Stampin' Up. This stamp set is in the new Stampin' Up's Holiday Mini Catalog that runs from September 1, 2009 - January 4, 2010. So, we have plenty of time to play with these lovely stamps before they are gone.

All materials are Stampin' Up's except, Spellbinder's Nestabillities. Here is a close-up of where I used the new Frost White Shimmer Paint and the new Textured Impressions Folder Petals-A-Plenty.

Have a Great Night and remember to check out the new Holiday Mini Catalog!

Materials Used:

Delightful Decorations and Four the Holidays Stamp Set (Holiday Mini Catalog)
Ruby Red Stampin' Pad
Sahara Sand, Ruby Red, Whisper White cardstock, and Holiday Lounge DSP
Hodgepodge Hardware
3/4", 1", and 1-1/4" Circle Punch
Ornament Punch (Holiday Mini Catalog)
Frost White Shimmer Paint (Holiday Mini Catalog)
Whisper White Organza Ribbon
Spellbinder's Nestabillities Classic Scalloped Circles Large

Happy Bird Day!

2009-08-30T09:41:00.000-07:00

Here is a sketch for you to try by Jen del Muro. This is my first time participating, but, not the first time using her sketches.

My inspiration for this card came from Miami, Florida and it's beautiful beaches. It's all about flamingos, palm trees, beaches, etc... This stamp set was just perfect. Unfortunetly, I won't be able to enjoy any of that stuff. It will be a short trip to attend my younger sisters' baby shower. My older sister, Coralia, will be celebrating another birthday this September. This card will be going to her.

To make this card, I used the new In-Color crushed curry from Stampin' Up and their new DSP, Pink Flamingo with the matching retired stamp set Tickled Pink. Love these tropical colors.

To my wonderful SIS!!!

Materials Used:

Stampin' Up's Tickled Pink Stamp Set (retired)
Stampin' Up Whisper White, Crushed Curry, Tempting Turquoise, Cameo Coral cardstock, and Pink Flamingo DSP
Stampin' Up's Tempting Turquoise grosgrain ribbon
Stampin' Up's Ticket Corner Punch
Taylored Expression Snow White Cardstock
Mement Tuxedo Black Ink Pad
Copic Markers
Dew Drops
Prima Flower

Howdy Cowboy

2009-08-29T14:24:00.000-07:00

Today we are going to a kids birthday party (my friends son) and I decided to make him a card. I normally don't make cards for kids birthdays, but, this time I decided to go ahead and make one. It hurts me to pay for a card knowing that I have all the materials to make one.

I found this retired one from Stampin' Up, Cowboy Kid that has never been touched. I also used Stampin' Up's retired cardstock and retired DSP that went very well with the stamp set. I went through some sketches I had printed a while back and used one from Taylored Expressions TECC53 .

Here is my Howdy creation.

Gotta go and get the kids ready for the birthday party.

Happy Saturday!

Materials Used:

Stampin' Up's In Color Blue Bayou, and River Rock Cardstock (retired)
Stampin' Up's Western Sky DSP (retired)
Stampin' Up's Hodgepodge Hardware Styled Silver
Stampin' Up's Ribbon Originals Elementary
Stampin' Up's Cutter Kit
Stampin' Up's Ticket Corner Punch
Taylored Expressions Snow White cardstock
Tim Holtz Antique Linen ink pad
Copic Markers

Halloween Theme-PPA5

2009-08-27T17:07:00.000-07:00

Wow, I've been in the Halloween Spirit!!! This is my third Halloween card I've made this month.

This week I participated in Pals Paper Arts Halloween theme challenge. I used Sweet Centers stamp set from Stampin' Up along with sweet treat cups. I've seen lots of sample cards on many blogs and splitcoaststampers using these two items together and they are wonderful. I used the Cast-A-Spell DSP and a window sheet from Day and Night DSP from Stampin' Up over the DSP. It looks great. Also, what I like about this card is using Halloween confetti on the sweet treat cups that I bought at Joann Fabric's dollar spot. That's a bargain!!!

Here is my creation for this week's challenge.

Here's a close-up where you can see Chills & Thrills Rub-Ons (Stampin' Up retired product) on the sweet treat cup. You can also see the googly eyes on the stamp image.

Have a Great Night and keep posting amazing cards in the stamping world!

Materials Used:

Stampin' Up's Sweet Centers Stamp Set
Stampin' Up's Basic Black, Perfect Plum carstock and DSP
Stampin' Up's Perfect Plum Ink Pad
Stampin' Up's Rhinestone Brads
Stampin' Up's Pumpkin Pie 1-1/4"Striped Grosgrain Ribbon
Stampin' Up's Chills & Thrills Rub-Ons (retired)
Stampin' Up's Ticket Corner Punch
Stampin' Up's Top Note Die
Sweet Treat Cups
Googly Eyes

Baby Gift Box

2009-08-26T14:31:00.000-07:00

I made this gift box for my younger sister Lucia, who is expecting a baby girl this December. We're also preparing for her Baby Shower and these are the colors we will be decorating with. Brown, Pink, and White. I've been buying her lots of baby stuff wherever I find the GREAT bargains. One of the things I love to shop for girls is hair bows. My daughter Sophia has a collection. So, I might actually be filling up this gift box with lots of them.

I bought all the materials at Michaels to make this project except, the rhinestones and the chocolate chip cardstock.

With this close-up you can see the rhinestones on every circle of the ribbon.

Can't wait to show her with great goodies inside (for the baby)!

Materials Used:

me & my Big ideas Baby specialty cardstock (bought at Michaels)
Ribbon bought at Michaels
Rhinestones
Stampin' Up's Chocolate Chip cardstock

Mercy's Tuesday Sketch Challenge #36

2009-08-25T21:18:00.000-07:00

Another great sketch from Lord Have Mercy!

How about some Strawberries! This card I truly dedicate to my beautiful daughter Sophia. Today was the first day of school for my 8 year old boy and she totally behaved all day. The day went by so smooth. Since she loves strawberries, I made this card thinking of her. Now we'll be taking a trip to the grocery store to buy her some strawberries since she ate the last batch and always asking for more.

Thank You Berry Much Sophia for being Great today!

Materials Used:

Taylored Expressions Berries and Cherries
Taylored Expressions Berries & Cherries Key Ingredients
Dew Drops
Stampin' Up's Ticket Corner Punch
Stampin' Up's Paper Piercing Tool
Copic Markers

Trick or Treat-MOJO Monday Week 101

2009-08-24T19:59:00.000-07:00

I just love the way this card came out. One of my favorite colors is purple and orange ! Today, I got a box of goodies from Stampin' Up that I had ordered last week and decided to use Cast-A-Spell Designer Paper. I looked through my new stamp sets to see which one would go perfect and found this one, Holiday Best. This is a Level 1 stamp set and I think I will definately use it alot.

Here is my creation which I completed right before the kids went to bed.

Here's a close-up of the card where you can see how I used daubers to ink up the edges of the ribbon and greeting. I also used the Cutter Kit using the 7-sided distressing tool on the edges of the the Perfect Plum and Basic Black Cardstock.

Have a Great Night!

Materials Used:

Stampin' Up's Basic Black, Perfect Plum, Whisper White cardstock, and Cast-A-Spell DSP
Stampin' Up's Holiday Best Level 1 Stamp Set
Stampin' Up's Ticket Corner Punch
Stampin' Up's Pumpkin Pie Striped Grosgrain Ribbon
Stampin' Up's Basic Black Ink Pad
Stampin' Up's Basic Black, Pumpkin Pie, Perfect Plum Stampin' Write Markers
Daubers
Dew Drops
Cuttlebug's Spiderweb Embossing Folder

MOJO Monday Week 100-Day 2

2009-08-21T15:06:00.000-07:00

Happy Friday!!!

Doesn't this card go with all you ladies in the house? What inspired me to use everything on this card was that today is tax-free weekend in Texas and everyone is shopping like crazy. So, I thought using this Shop-a-holic stamp set from unity Stamp company went perfectly well for today's theme. I actually bought this stamp set and Shopping Bags patterned paper from Karen Foster Design thinking of my wonderful sister and younger cousin. Well, let me tell you that this is exactly what describes them. Can't wait to give this card to one of them. I shouldn't talk because we all LOVE to shop specially, in this Stamping World.

I'm off to celebrate this Friday evening!

Materials Used:

unity Stamp company Shop-a-holic Stamp Set
Shopping Bags Patterned Paper from Karen Foster Design
Sizzix Embossing Folder
Icicle Stickles
Stampin' Up' Tempting Turquoise, Whisper White, Pink Passion, Crushed Curry Cardstock
Memento Tuxedo Black Ink Pad
Stampin' Up's Regal Rose 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon
Stampin' Up's Rhinestone Brads
Stampin' Up's 3/16" Corner Rounder Punch

MOJO Monday Week 100-Day 1

2009-08-20T16:40:00.000-07:00

Yummy Yummy Yummy, I've got Ice Cream in my tummy! :)

Doesn't this card look YUMMY? It's been so hot in Texas these days that it makes you want to eat some ICE CREAM!

My inspiration to make this card came from the Our Craft Lounge's Life is Sweet stamp set. Getting to use these great colors made me love it even more.

Here is a close-up of the card. You can see where I used the crystal effect from Stampin' Up on the hot fudge. I also used Stampin' Up's Brights Beads for the sprinkles.

Materials Used:

our Craft Lounge Life is Sweet stamp set
Doodlebug designer papers from the Sweet Treats & Confections Collections (Cup Cakes Collection from Taylored Expressions)
Dew Drops
Copic Markers
Memento Tuxedo Black Ink Pad
Cuttlebug Swiss Dots Embossing Folder
Stampin' Up Soft Suede, Whisper White, Pink Passion cardstock
Stampin' Up Scallop Circle, Ticket Corner, 1/16"handheld, 1" circle, 1-1/4" circle Punches
Stampin' Up Scallop Circle #2 Bigz Die
Stampin' Up Soft Suede 1/2" Polka-Dot Grosgrain Ribbon
Stampin' Up Crystal Effects
Stampin' Up Brights Beads (retired)

Mercy's Tuesday Sketch Challenge #34

2009-08-11T12:59:00.000-07:00

Lord Have Mercy, here I come!!!

Here is another new sketch I'm trying out from Lord Have Mercy! I'm really enjoying trying different sketches and this one has been very nice, simple, and quick. So, instead of making a card, I decided to make a 6x6 scrapbook page of my daughter Sophia who just turned three. The color of the dress coordinated perfectly with the designer paper I used. I purchased all of the materials at one of my favorite places I go to . Archivers! Except, for the big flower which I purchased at Hobby Lobby.

Here is my creation. As you can see it is very nice and simple. It only took me about 5-10 minutes to make. It also adds another page to my scrapbook album which I'm so behind.

Here is a close-up of how big and so pretty the flower is.

Materials Used:

Giggle Kids Girl Fun Flowers, flower grid designer paper by Making Memories
Lemonade Paper Pad
Flower Blossoms by the Paper Studio
Giggle Kids puffy stickers by Making Memories
Stampin' Up's Rose (retired) grosgrain ribbon

Mojo Monday Week 99

2009-08-10T18:06:00.000-07:00

Happy Monday Everyone In My Stamping World!

I went to Archiver's and saw that there was this sale on the Ancenstral products which gave you also free stuff (yeah!). So, I bought $20 worth of products and got my free Birthday Party Mini Album Kit! Check out Archivers website to see if there's one in your area. They have great merchandise for all your crafty needs.

Here is my creation for this week's Mojo Monday card for this week.

Here is a close-up of my card so you can see that I used my sewing machine. I'm such a rookie that I can't even sew a straight line. But, it still looks NICE. I kept my sewing machine visible in my craft room to remind me to use it more often.

Materials Used:

Ancestral Clear Stamps by TPC Studio
Ancestral Key Stripe, Tapestry, & Bird Flourish designer paper by TPC Studio
Ancestral Metal Accents
Stampin' Up Chocolate Chip and Naturals Ivory card stock
Stampin' Up Vintage Brads
Stampin' Up Wide Organdy Ivory Ribbon (retired)
Stampin' Up Soft Suede 1/2" Polka-Dot Grosgrain Ribbon
Stampin' Up Round Tab Punch
ColorBox Classic Pigment Cat's Eye ink pads
Sewing Machine

By the way, check-out all my previous posts. My very nice husband took time to fix all my pictures. Now when you click on the pictures you'll actually get a close-up of them.

Thanks Honey!!!

Pals Paper Arts Sketch Challenge 2

2009-08-07T13:30:00.000-07:00

I started with another sketch challenge from Pals Paper Arts. I was reading through one of my favorite blogs I read of Mary Fish and she happens to be among the group of Stampin' Up Demonstrators who have this website. So, I decided to try something different this time using these awesome sketches. Luckily, I received my Stampin' Up pre-order from the Holiday Mini Catalog today and got a little excited knowing I had more toys to play with. Even better to start this new sketch. I decided to use the halloween stamp set, Twick or Tweet and Night and Day DSP. I used all Stampin' Up products.

Here is what I came up with.

Materials Used:

Basic Black, Whisper White, Pumpkin Pie cardstock, and Night and Day DSP
Twick or Tweet Stamp Set
Fire Circles Rhinestone Brads
Pumpkin Pie 1-1/4" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon
Cutter Kit
Paper Piercing Tool
Creamy Caramel and Close to Cocoa Stampin' Markers
Dimensionals
Basic Black Ink Pad
Scallop Edge Punch
Backgrounds 1 Texturz Plates

Have a Great Weekend!

Grandmother's Birthday

2009-08-06T15:40:00.001-07:00

Finally, I finished my Grandmother's Birthday card and this week's MOJO Monday 98. I kept thinking alot of what stamp set to use to make my Grandmother's Birthday card so special. I wanted to make it fun for her this year to bring her spirit up since she's been sick with her asthma and a few colds. She lives in Miami, Fl. and that is why I used this stamp set. It couldn't go wrong at all along with Stampin' Up's Pink Flamingo DSP. I just LOVE the way the card came out!

To my Wonderful Grandmother also known as "MAMI".

Here is a Close-Up to have a better look at how the Stickles made the card look even better with some bling.

Materials Used:

Crafty Cling Rubber Stamps - Beauty and the Beach
Stampin' Up's Felicidades Siempre stamp set
Stampin' Up's Summer Sun, Tempting Turquoise, Real Red, Whisper White cardstock, and Pink Flamingo DSP
Stampin' Up's Crushed Curry 1/2" Polka-Dot Grosgrain Ribbon
Stampin' Up's Ticket Corner Punch
Solar White cardstock
Dew Drops
Candy Cane Stickles
Copic Markers
Sizzix Embossing Folder

Have a Wonderful Night!

MOJO Monday Week 97

2009-07-31T12:26:00.001-07:00

HAPPY FRIDAY!

Another week of MOJO Monday. Butterflies, Butterflies, Butterflies! I've been wanting to use the Flight of the Butterfly Stampset which was given to me at last year's Stampin' Up's Convention. It blended great with the Blossoms Butterflies Stack that I purchased at Joann Fabrics.

Here is my creation this week. I used the Cuttlebug's Swiss Dots embossing folder on the Blossoms Butterflies stack above the stamped images. I thought it added more character to the cardstock. I also added Dazzling Diamonds on the stamped butterfly and on the stamped flowers by the Happy Birthday. I punched circles and added butterfly brads.

Materials Used:

Crushed Curry, Melon Mambo, Whisper White, Old Olive, & Blossoms Butterflies stack
Blackbird Brads
Cuttlebug Swiss Dots Embossing Folder
Spellbinders Nestabilities Large Circles
Stampin' Up White Ribbon
Flight of the Butterfly Stamp Set
Fundamental Phrases Stamp Set
Photo Corners, 1/2" Circle, 3/4" Circle Punches
Dazzling Diamonds
Craft White Stamp Pad
Old Olive Stamp Pad

Have a Wonderful & Safe Weekend!

Quinceanera

2009-07-29T09:19:00.001-07:00

What do you think of this card? Isn't it GORGEOUS?! I designed this card for a friend that is wanting to make Quinceanera invitations for one of her younger cousins.

Below is a close-up of the card where you can see where I used Dazzling Diamonds (glitter) on her crown, flowers, and the big number 15.

Below is the inside of the invitation after I stamped on it. I think it turned out very nice and elegant.

Materials I used:

Stampin' Up Whisper White, Real Red, Basic Black, and Vellum cardstock
Quinceanera Stamp Set
Eyelet Border, Scallop Circle, and 1/16" handheld circle Punches
Whisper White Organza Ribbon
Real Red Stampin' Write Marker
Cuttlebug Swiss Dots Embossing Folder
Dazzling Diamonds (Glitter)

Here is another version of the card using the same stamp set, Quinceanera. I made it for a good friend that is celebrating her daughter's 15's.

Materials Used:

Stampin' Up Whisper White, Kiwi Kiss, Textured Riding Hood Red, and DSP from the Sweet Nothings Simply Scrappin Kit
Scallop Circle, Handheld circle Punch
Smooch
Pearl Dew Drops
Angel Wings and Olive Shimmerz

After trying Shimmerz last night at a friends house, I really fell in LOVE with them. Gotta have them!

Birthday

2009-07-26T19:00:00.000-07:00

Here is another birthday card I made today. My inspiriation came from a stamp set I saw at Michaels today. The stamp set, Wedding Cake, is from Martha Stewarts Crafts collection. I've never used her stamp sets before, but, they looked so nice and were the right price (clearance for $4.95!!!!!! Yeah!!!). So, I bought a couple different sets. They stamped nice and were a great bargain. Love it!

Materials used:

Stampin' Up's Top Note Die, Flower Fusion, Razzleberry Lemonade DSP, In Color Melon Mambo cardstock, Crushed Curry cardstock, Whisper White cardstock, Daubers, Crushed Curry and Melon Mambo Stamp Pad & Chit Chat Rub-Ons
Dew Drops, Prima Flowers, Ribbon
Martha Stewarts Wedding Cake Stamp Set

I used Daubers to color the inside of the image, stamped the image on Melon Mambo cardstock, added a Rub-Ons greeting and popped it up with Dimensionals. I really liked how it turned out.

You can never go wrong with making birthday cards. There's always a birthday every month in my stamping world. I'll be checking my calendar to see who is the lucky person to get this card.

Mojo Week 96

2009-07-24T07:56:00.000-07:00

Here is my finished card for the Mojo Monday week 96. I made this card for a cousin who is expecting her first child as part of her Baby Shower gift.

I used Stampin' Up's So Many Scallops Stamp Set, whisper white cardstock and simply scrappin special delivery girl kit that I had bought to use for my daughters' scrapbook when she was born 3 years ago. I never used it, so, I said to myself that this is the perfect time to use it. I also used Nana's Nursery Baby Girl premium stack that I had bought at Joann Fabrics a while back. Let's not forget my favorite, Dew Drops. Spellbinder's Nestabilities is also a nice touch to a card. It cuts a shape and then embosses around it.

I also decided to make a baby scrapbook album that would go very well with the card. I saw one that my friend made for another friend that just had a baby and I totally was in love with it. I was excited looking at it that I blurted out "That it was WORTHLESS!" What I meant to say was that it was "PRICELESS!" since it was beautiful and one of a kind. Her reaction was even more priceless. But, she knows me well and knew what I meant. It was so funny that we couldn't stop laughing.

To make this scrapbook album I used the same special delivery girl scrappin kit from Stampin' Up and the Nana's Nursery premium stack. I also used the Pretties Kit and colored the ones' on the front page with Stampin' Up's stamp pad using a dauber. The pearls are from the pretties kit as well. And, of course, you can't go wrong with ribbon. They are all from Stampin' Up.

Here are the pages that I made.

Hope this gives you ideas of how to give a gorgeous and "Worthless", LOL, I mean Priceless gift to someone.

HAPPY FRIDAY!!!!

Feliz Cumpleanos

2009-07-18T09:46:00.001-07:00

I'm excited that I finally decided to start my stamping blog. Two of my friends have started their own blogs and I really enjoy reading about the great projects they've done. I also read other blogs and enjoy them as well. Those blogs have inspired me to start my own. I really like being able to share with everyone how great the cards come out.

I made this birthday card for a good friend and a second one for my favorite aunt whose birthdays are this month.

I used one of the Mojo Monday Sketches of week 94. The website is a great place to go to get ideas on layouts for your cards. I also used the new In Color cardsocks and DSP Razzleberry Lemondae from Stampin' Up . The colors are very nice. Since I haven't bought the new ribbons that match the paper, I looked through my ribbons and found this retired one from Stampin' Up. It's the Double Stitched Purely Pomegranate. Believe it or not, I used flower Rub-Ons for the image on the Nestabilities Labels One from Spellbinders. I also used Dew Drops from The Robin's Nest. I LOVE them! You'll be seeing lots of Dew Drops on my cards.

I hope to keep up with all of you in the stamping world!