Fun Happenings

It's a busy time of year! With CHA around the corner, I'm busy doing lots of projects. Of course, this is when my printer has decided to die!!! And of course, I just added three brand new cartridges of ink...GRRRR! Then, my modem wasn't picking up a signal, so I couldn't get online for a while yesterday... Send me some good "healthy hardware" vibes!!

So, one of the things I've been busy doing is some projects for Tattered Angels.
They have the most beautiful new colors of Glimmer Mist coming out for Fall and Winter. I'll be sharing some projects later, but had this little card to show today. I used a snowflake glimmer screen to create the card base. I used Frost Glimmer Mist, which is one of my new favorites!! I spritzed a snowflake glimmer chip and added some glitter and bling. This was a really quick and simple one, but I love how it shines.

Speaking of Tattered Angles, they are having a little contest right now. The bottles are going to be looking a bit different, they'll have screen printed labels rather than stickers. Glimmer Mist is the same great product with a Fabulous NEW Look!

TA is looking to get the word out and they need your help. All you have to do is post about this on your blog. Save the above picture to your computer, then upload it to your blog in the post. Add the bolded phrase above. Then send your link to Liz Hicks at liz@mytatteredangels.com
She will verify the posts and then add your name to a drawing that will be held on Monday. The winner will get the new Winter colors! Let me tell you, they are AWESOME! I just got mine yesterday. There is WHITE!! I can't wait to use it. So, write those posts up ASAP. ;)
I'll leave you with this last project. It was in Memory Makers July/August issue int he Masterpieces column. We had to do a layout with the theme of change. Mine talks about becoming a stay at home mom. Sadly, my SAHM status will be changing this fall, but I''ve been so blessed to have had this time with Ryan for the past 6 years.




I made the die cut edges from a piece of KI lace cardstock. And I made the house paper piecing using a Maya Road sheer house as a base.

Well, that's it for today. I hope you all have a wonderful 4th of July weekend!

Tissue Flowers

A while back, Lisa Pace had a great tutorial for some tissue flowers made from some old sewing patterns and flower dies. I loved the idea, so I've been making some of my own! I don't have the flower dies, so I've been handcutting circles. To make the flowers on this project, I also spritzed them with Sherbet Glimmer Mist and added some glitter. (I use a spray adhesive for that.) I've made these flowers for several other projects and love how they turned out.






I used Webster's paper on here. I also used some Tattered Angels chipboard that was spritzed with Sherbet and Meadow Glimmer Mists. All in all, it will be a fun Teacher Valentine set.

Speaking of fun, there will be lots of fun at Label Tulip this month. They are turning 2 and Cathy has lots up her sleeve. Here's your invitation!



Hope to see you there!
That's it for today. Thanks for stopping by!

New Websters

I have a couple of things to share with you today. I've been playing with the new Webster's line, Sweet as Cherry Pie. These papers are sooo fun. Just perfect for summertime pages and cards.

Here is a page I did of Ryan and his little buddy, Tyler. We had a cookout and they were swinging on the hammock having their corn on the cob. Does it get anymore 'summery' than that??? The papers were perfect for this photo.




I also used a Jenni Bowlin die cut paper on here. JB stuff works so well with Webster's. The flowers are Zva and so are the crystals. I colored them yellow to match.

Here is a card I did with the same line. I added the Papertrey Ink star stamps and buttons.



And here's another using a Maya Road frame covered in glitter, a PTI stamp and Jenni Bowlin button.



Finally, there are four more days until my challenge is over at Inspire Me! All you have to do is create a card and you will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win a whole line of Webster's Pages goodies. I've seen some of what's coming out for CHA and it's wonderful!!! Check here for all of the details: Webster's Challenge

Thanks for stopping by! Have a wonderful day!

Flowers and Crystals

Flowers and crystals...that kind of sums up the cards I've made in the past week. I'm just addicted to these little Zva flowers and I love pairing them with the crystals. It's all about the bling!

This first card is my card for 2 Sketches 4 You this week. I rotated the sketch. The paper is Basic Grey and the trim is Making Memories. I used a Martha Stewart bird and creted the scallop around him using Jenni Bowlin crepe oaoer ribbon which I pleated and stitched.




This next card is for Dawn's challenge. Look at these YUMMY colors!!


Here's my take on the challenge. I finally broke out my PTI Guidleines 2 set and used Melon Berry, Berry Sorbet and Dark Chocolate over Vintage Cream cardstock. It was soooo much fun to create the background paper. Can't wait to do more. I added the ribbon and sentiment (both PTI) then I added the Zva flowers (told you I love them) and Zva crystals.





So, that's it for now. Thanks so much for stopping by! Have a great day. ;)

CPS 121

Happy Wednesday! Where has this week gone? I kept meaning to update and the days have been slipping by. I'm working part time right now and between that and summer time fun stuff, I haven't been in my scraproom much! But, that's OK. We've been making memories. Yesterday we went cherry picking. Yum, I made the best crisp last night. And then the kids had the slip and slide out in the evening. It amazes me that they can play in freezing cold water and it doesn't even bother them!

Anyway, just a quick card today. I did this one for CPS this week. I used Making memories paper, K and Co. trim and PTI ribbon and stamp. The flowers and the gems are Zva, I colored them green with a Copic. The butterfly is Tattered Angles. I covered it with glitter, inked it and sprayed some Old Lace on it. Love that color!




Well, that's it for today! Thanks for stopping by!

Label Tulip part 2 and 2S4Y

When will this rain ever stop?? It seems like that's all we've had this week. Yesterday was our one break. And we definitely took advantage of it. Ryan went outside at dusk last night to catch fireflies. Watching him do this is one of my favorite things. I loved catching them as a child and seeing him participate in this rite of summer brings me such joy. Did you know that the bugs are only out for several weeks in the early summer when they are mating? There are lots of 'types' of fireflies and each has it's own 'signal'. The males fly around, while the females stay put. If a female sees the male flashing the correct signal, she flashes back letting him know she's a 'match'. Wouldn't it be nice if it were that easy for us?? ;)

So, first up is the second batch of my Label Tulip projects this month. This layout is the one I liked best. Ryan just learned how to climb a tree, so the page is about that. I used the wrapped wire from some Prima stars to make the branch for the bird.




This next page is about Ryan making Christmas cookies. I thought the Cosmo Cricket chipboard was perfect for it.




And finally, a fun card I made. I cut the flower from a sewing pattern, added Patina Glimmer Mist and some glitter, then finished it with a Cosmo Cricket chipboard center.




Here is my card made from this week's 2 Sketches 4 You sketch. I used the Tattered Angles Regal front frames and spritzed them with Lime Twist. Then I added some mica flakes and finished them off with Old Lace The paper is Little Yellow Bicycle, Making Memories and Jenni Bowlin. The flowers and pearls are Zva. The ribbon is SEI and the sticker is Melissa Frances.


Thanks ofr stopping by! Have a great day. :)

Label Tulip

This month's Label Tulip kits are filled with awesome goodies. If you love Cosmo Cricket's Early Bird line and Jenni Bowlin, you won't be disappointed! The gallery was amazing this month.
Here are a few of my creations...

This first page was the page I made for this month's challenge to create something about a 'treat' or 'candy'. I love these pics of Ryan at Christmastime making the gingerbread house.




The story behind this next page is a sweet one. Ryan was having such a bad day. He was whining and crying all afternoon because he was having 'issues' with the little girl I watch. He even wrote us a note (which I taped to the back of the page.) After dinner, Fran took him out back so they could talk. I had to clandestinely take photos from an upstairs window. He looks so serious...




Finally, I made this card for Ryan's teacher. I love the mix of the Sassafrass Lass and Cosmo.




I'll be back later in the week to post the rest of my projects!
Thanks for stopping by. ;)