Happy Birthday!

I'm late in posting this but still wanted to share.  My nephew had his 17th birthday a bit ago so this post is for him.

Happy birthday Parker-dude!!  We love you!!

Here we are celebrating his birthday last year....

And here's his card...

Supplies:

Papertrey Ink - cardstock; stamps (Boy Basics: Rock On)

My Favorite Things - stamps (DC Abstract Art); Ink (Black Licorice, Paver Red)

Impression Obsession - stamps (Cover-a-Card: Spatter)

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Birthday Wishes

Just thought I would pop in and share a card that Maya and I put together for a sweet little girl's 3rd birthday.  This one was a collaboration between us both.

Supplies:

Papertrey Ink - cardstock; stamps (Wonderful Words: Birthday, Flower Fusion #3, Flower Fusion #7)

Stampin' Up! - ribbon

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Happiest Birthday Wishes

Just popping in today to wish my brother-in-law a very fabulous birthday!!

Happy birthday Matthew!!!  Hope the day is good to you!!

Here's a shot of him and my niece at Christmastime....

And the card I whipped up for him...

Supplies:

Papertrey Ink - cardstock; stamps (Framed Out #6); die (Tag Sale #5)

My Favorite Things - Die-namics (Western Star border)

QuicKutz - embossing folder

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Happiest Birthday Wishes

Today is my brother-in-law's birthday so this post is a shout out to him!

Happy birthday Mike!!

Here is a shot of him from his & my sister's wedding in September.....

And his card....

Supplies:

Simple Stories - Awesome 6x6 paper pad

My Favorite Things - Die-namics (Stacking Stars, Star Border)

Papertrey Ink - Dies (Seeing Stars Collection); Stamps (Framed Out #6)

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'Tis the Season - My Creative Sketches

I'm back with another layout to share.

I played along with the December sketch challenge from My Creative Sketches for this one.

And I used goodies from my December My Creative Scrapbook kit to put this together.

Supplies:

My Creative Scrapbook - December Kit

My Favorite Things - Die-namics (Party Banner)

Papertrey Ink - Felt (True Black)

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Together - Stick it Down

It's time for a new sketch at Stick it Down.  I am glad to be back playing along with these.  My mojo hasn't fully returned yet but I am hoping that it is at least on its way!!

Supplies:

Stampin' Up! - Designer Series Paper and cardstock
My Favorite Things - Die-namics (Bracket Tab)
Papertrey Ink - black felt
Your Next Stamps - Gumdrops
QuicKutz font - Chicago

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me and my sisters

Just wanted to stop by and share a layout I made quite a while ago.  It features some of my very favourite people though - my sisters!!!  

It's a tough one too though.  My family and I spent years working to raise awareness and money for cancer research and while I am proud of that I am also feeling it was all for naught.  You see, cancer has taken up residence in my family and is winning the battle.  It's incredibly hard and frustrating and very overwhelming right now.  So, that is why I have not been around here too much.  I'm spending pretty much all of my free time with my family.  It's where I always want to be but it's also where I need to be right now.  So, anyone out there still reading this - send your thoughts, prayers, whatever you do to whoever you send it to.  My family could use it.

Supplies:

Pink Paislee - Cupid collection

Papertrey Ink - Die (Bloom Builders #3)

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Happy birthday!!

Today is my sister's birthday so this post is dedicated to her!!

Happy birthday Manda!!  We love you!!!

Here we are at a recent family event rocking the selfie....

And her card.....

Supplies:

Papertrey Ink - cardstock; Stamps (Think Big Favorites #12)

My Favorite Things - Die-namics (Blueprints 13)

Wink of Stella Glitter Brush Marker (clear)

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Hooray! It's your day!!

I just realized that I completely missed posting about my niece's birthday that was a couple of weeks ago!  It was in the midst of several days of being away for family fun!  Important thing is that we were there to celebrate it with her!!

Anyway, better late than never!

Here's the super fabulous birthday girl.  We love you Rissa Roo!!

And her card....

Supplies:

Papertrey Ink - cardstock; Stamps (Big Ticket Basics); Dies (Big Ticket Basics)

My Favorite Things - Die-namics (Mini Ticket Strip Border)

Stampin' Up! - Embossing Folder (Decorative Dots)

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Run for the Cure 2011 - Stick it Down

There's a new double-page sketch up over on the Stick it Down blog!!  Love these sketches by Shelby!!

And my take on it using lots of extra pictures.  I have a photography problem - I take WAY too many pictures!!!  That's why I love these mini sizes when I am printing!

Supplies:

Bazzill Swiss Dots cardstock

Echo Park - Be Mine

My Favorite Things - Die-namics (LLD Accent It Story Titles)

Papertrey Ink - Dies (Sketched Shapes)

American Crafts - Thickers

miscellaneous buttons & brads

Be sure to pop over to the Stick it Down blog to see what the other ladies have created!

Thanks for stopping by!!

For the Love of Minecraft (MSAM87)

It's Friday and that makes it time for a fabulous new sketch from My Scraps & More.

This week's sketch (MSAM87)....

And my take showcasing my girl and her love for all things Minecraft.....

Supplies:

Simple Stories - A Charmed Life

My Favorite Things - Die-namics (Peek-a-Boo Chevrons, Stacking Stars, Labels and Tabs); Ink (Nightshift Blue)

Papertrey Ink - Dies (Seeing Stars Collection)

Be sure to pop by the My Scraps & More Sketch Blog to check out the gorgeous creations from the rest of the team!!

Thanks for stopping by!!

Happy birthday!!

Today is a very sweet little girl's birthday!!  I am proud to call her my niece!! 

Happy birthday Karina!!!

Here she is with a few of the cousins....

And her card....

Supplies:

Papertrey Ink - cardstock; stamps (Tag-its #2, Heart-2-Heart #2)

My Favorite Things - Die-namic (Blueprints 13); Ink (Black Licorice)

Stampin' Up! - Ribbon; Ink (Melon Mambo)

Thanks for stopping by!

School's Out for Summer!!!!

Yep, we made it!!  Summer vacation is here!!  It's been a good year but I am ready for a break.  Mostly I am ready to sleep past 5:30am and to have a break from making school lunches!!  :p

I am proud to report that my girl had a fantastic report card and a very successful year in grade two.  She is moving on to grade three next year!!

Here are a couple of shots from this morning.....

And of course, end of the year means teacher gifts so here is the card I made...

Supplies:

My Favorite Things - Die-namics (Blueprints 6); Stamps (Gift Card Greetings)

Stampin' Up! - Embossing Folder (Decorative Dots) 

Papertrey Ink - cardstock

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Some layouts......

Popping in today to share a couple more recent layouts.  Both of these ones were created for the recent Sketchathon at My Scraps & More.

Supplies:

Echo Park - Summer Bliss

Bazzill cardstock

Your Next Stamp - Gumdrops

Miscellaneous Washi Tape

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Supplies:

My Mind's Eye - Now and Then (Milo)

Bazzill cardstock

Smooch (yellow)

Maya Mist (Emerald Metallic)

Heidi Swapp Color Shine (Tinsel)

My Favorite Things - Die-namics (Mini Tabs Foursome)

Papertrey Ink - Dies (Sketched Shapes)

Thanks for stopping by!!

School Days - MSAM80

It's Friday and I am back with another sketch from My Scraps & More.

Here's this week's (MSAM80)

And my take featuring some school pictures of my adorable nephews....

Supplies:

Simple Stories - Smarty Pants

Bazzill cardstock

Papertrey Ink - Dies (Seeing Stars Collection; Just the Ticket Border); Stamps (Teacher Tickets)

Thanks for stopping by!

Have a great weekend!!

Happy Birthday!

The Easter weekend has just about come to a close.  I hope everyone had a good time with family and friends and enjoyed some of the beautiful weather (that is hopefully here to stay!!).

Today, I am celebrating the birthday of a relatively new member of my family.  He makes my sister pretty damn happy though so hopefully he is around for many more birthdays!!

Happy birthday Matthew!!!

Here he is in the first ever family shot with my sister and her kids that I took at Christmas-time....

And here is the card I made for him....

Supplies:  

Papertrey Ink - cardsock; Wonderful Words: Birthday Die & Stamps

My Favorite Things - Die-namics (Button Border)

Thanks for stopping by!!

Our Family - MSAM75

It's time for another sketch challenge by My Scraps & More!  I can't tell you how much sketches are keeping my mojo going lately!!  It seems I can't scrap without them!!

Here is another fabulous one from Tammi (MSAM 75)....

I had a lot of fun with this page!  I decided to pull out my MFT stencil that had yet to be touched and some inks and play a little!  I really like how it turned out!  A little out of the norm of my typical clean and linear style!

Supplies:

Simple Stories (Homespun)
Bazzill cardstock

My Favorite Things (Stencil - Concentric Circles; Die-Namics - Peek-a-Boo Chevrons; Felt - Jellybean Green; Ink - Black Licorice & Paver Red)
Stampin' Up! (Ink - Bermuda Bay)

Papertrey Ink (Stamps - Boy Basics: Simple Circles)

Your Next Stamp (Gumdrops)

Thanks for stopping by!!

Be sure to head over the the MSAM Sketches Blog to see what the rest of the ladies have created!!

Sweet Baby Girl

Hey all....just popping in to share some scrappiness.

Just a quick post because I have a nasty head cold that is wearing me out!! 

I decided to work with this sketch from PageMaps....

And here is my take.....

Supplies:

Fancy Pants - Happy Go Lucky

Bazzill cardstock

Papertrey Ink (Big Ticket Basics Stamp Set & Die)

Thanks for stopping by!!

Birthday Fun - My Scraps & More #59

I am loving Christmas holidays!!  I am loving the scrappy time I am getting now!!  I am currently all about the sketches as they kickstart my mojo and help me make the most of the little scrappy time I get.

My Scraps & More always has awesome sketches!  They are another site that I am always pinning to scrap later.  Well, I am happy to say that later arrived!!

Here is their sketch (#59)

And my take on it....

Supplies:

Basic Grey - Life of the Party 6x6 pad

Bazzill cardstock

My Favorite Things - Die-namics (Peek-a-Boo Chevrons); Buttons (Hot Fudge)

Papertrey Ink - Wonderful Words: Birthday Die

Your Next Stamp - Gumdrops
QuicKutz font - Sticky Note

Thanks for stopping by!!

Wishing everyone out there a fun and safe New Year's Eve!  And a 2014 filled with blessings!!

Captured Memories

I GOT SCRAPPY YESTERDAY!!!!

Sorry for the 'shouting' but that deserves all caps!!!  I love Christmas holidays!!!

This layout, however, is one I created a while ago and have yet to share!

Supplies:

Bella Blvd - Snapshots collection

Papertrey Ink - Die (Wonderful Words: Memories); Felt (Terracotta Tile)

Stampin' Up! - Chevron Border Punch (I do not own this yet but I LOVE it when I used a friend's!  On my wish list for sure!!)

Thanks for stopping by!!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!