A Couple of Cards

This has been the longest week EVER! I don't know why... but I do feel like it will never end. Things are always hectic around CHA time and I guess this year it is even more so with me as I'm now a 'working mom'. But, I've been creating away and really enjoying that! I know everyone feels this way, but I just wish I had more time in the day...

However, I know that my 'problems' are nothing but small annoyances. I'm so sad to be watching everything going on in Haiti. Talk about feeling helpless... My prayers are going out for all those who are suffering and for their families who must be horrified as they watch from so far away. I just found out last night that you can donate to the relief effort in a really easy way. You can text "HAITI" to 90999 and donate $10 to the American Red Cross relief for Haiti. The charge will show up on your next cell phone bill. All major carriers participate in this program. Imagine what they could do if everyone just sent ten dollars...

In scrapping news, I wanted to share a couple of cards today. I made this first one for Emma's and I love how it turned out. I think it may be my new favorite! I used lots of Melissa Frances: the paepr, the trim, the resin, the tag is My Mind's Eye and the birds are Making Memories. And I love that Hambly transparency!






This next one uses a Papertrey set that I just adore - Heartprints. I started out with a Vintage Cream cardstock base. Then I added a Hibiscus Burstborder along with a Melonberry ribbon. I stamped the hearts using Spring Moss, Melonberry and Hibiscus Burst and used a sentiment from Mega Mixed Messages.




That's it for today. I will be back soon with some projects using the awesome new Zva products. Stay tuned. ;)

Webster's Sneak #2

If you've just arrived from Inspire Me, Welcome!!! I'm sharing an awesome sneak with you today.
This beautiful paper is called Reflections' and it is from the Life's Portraits collection. This shows both sides of the double sided paper.




I have to say that I think this paper is my favorite out of all four of the collections. I just adore the frame and the colors are so deep and wonderful! They'll be perfect for so many occasions!

For a chance to win this amazing collection, check out the scavenger hunt at Inspire Me. All of the details for the game are HERE. then, check out the Preview Week Thread to find clues for today's game. Good Luck!

Webster's Sneak!!

If you've just arrived from Inspire Me, Welcome!!! I'm sharing an awesome sneak with you today.
This beautiful paper is called 'A Seahorse's Legend' and it is from the Seaside Retreat collection. This shows both sides of the double sided paper.



As you may know, Aqua and Lemon Yellow are my favorite color combo!! So, I'm just in love with this collection as these two colors are featured. PLUS, being the beach loving girl that I am, I can't wait to scrap my seaside photos.

For a chance to win this amazing collection, check out the scavenger hunt at Inspire Me. All of the details for the game are HERE. then, check out the Preview Week Thread to find clues for today's game. Good Luck!

Raspberry Suite

It's been a while since I've gotten to play with Dawn's Raspberry Suite challenge, but I carved out a bit of time this weekend to create something. Aqua Mist and Lemon Tart together is my favorite combination! So, as soon as I saw Dawn's colors, I knew I'd wanted to play along.
Here's the challenge:


And here is my card.



I used Vintage Labels, Background Basics Text Style, and Mega Mixed Messages on this one. The ribbon is Aqua Mist Grosgrain. I did a fun thing with the buttons. I created little decorative pins with them. I just slid some of the smallest vintage buttons onto some Making Memories pins and added a glue dot onto the last ones, this holds the rest up. Then, I stuck the pins into the bow.

I'm off to check out all of the great cards people made for the challenge. Be sure to check back this week. I'll be posting some Zva projects along with some Webster's Sneaks. You're not going to want to miss this!!

It's Friday!

Well, I made it through my first week back. It was tough after being home for nearly two weeks. But, I've settled back into the routine of things.

I have been busy, but don't have anything to share yet. The next couple of weeks will be exciting, though. Webster's will be previewing their new lines and we will be having a fun scavenger hunt to go along with the reveal!

I do have a couple of cards that I made recently using Bo Bunny's Persuasion line. It's such a fun collection. I added some Zva bling to both cards.





I'll be able to share some of my Zva projects next week, too. So stay tuned!
Thanks for stopping by and have an awesome weekend.

Webster's Challenge

I'm getting so excited for CHA! It's just around the corner. I'm in the midst of creating some things for Zva and Tattered Angels. All I can say is WOW! Wait until you see! The new products are awesome.

In the meantime, here are a couple of things I did for Webster's. This first project uses the Winter's Wings papers. I just LOVE these! They are so soft and pretty. The layout shows some of my favorite pics from the blizzard we had last month. I used lots of Zva pearls, too!



I cut the trees from the vellum and cardstock papers and layered them around the photos.



Love those pink snowflakes, so I had to handcut some of them, too.



Another reason I love these papers is because they give me a reason to use pink on a page with my boy in it!

In other Webster's news, I'm hosting the challenge this month at Inspire Me. It's the New Year, New Technique Challenge. All you have to do is create something using a technique that's new to you. Here's the card I did using some spiral flowers. I hadn't done these before.







You can check out the details HERE if you'd like to join in.

That's about it. Thanks for stopping by! Have a great day. ;)

Happy New Year and My Top Ten Faves

I know I'm a day late, but we were out of town until last night. Hope you are having a good new year. I'm hoping that 2010 is a good one for us all.

I'm so sad that my vacation is coming to an end. It's been a wonderful week! I've done some scrapping, exercising, shopping and a whole lot of eating. I guess, I need to start cleaning today. Ugh.

Since everyone seems to be doing their top 2009 favorites, I thought I'd jump in, too. This first project is one that I just did. My SIL has a big Christmas Eve party every year. Santa always comes bearing gifts. Well, Ryan was beside himself with excitement this year. He and Erin sat there waiting and when the big man walked in the door, I snapped this picture.

I used lots of my Christmas favorites: October Afternoon, Cosmo Cricket, Jenni Bowlin and Basic Grey.




Next up are my Cosmo Cricket tags. I love that Jolly By Golly Line!



Love the colors, and of course the photo, of this one of Ryan.


This one of my mom holds a special place in my heart.



I love the tissue flowers on this goft set.


Not thrilled to be a working mom, but I do love the page.



I love how these gift card holders turned out.



Pink and green is my favorite color combo!



I LOVE everything Jenni Bowlin.



Love Tussy Mussies and being PTI's Guest Designer was a thrill!



So, thanks for taking this trip down memory lane with me. As always, I appreciate your stopping by and your sweet comments. Hope 2010 is a wonderful year for you.