I Am An Auntie!!

I am officially Auntie Shannon for the first time ever! My beautiful niece Dylan Andrea was born January 11 and I couldn't be more excited. Well that is not true. I would be way more excited if she lived in the same state as me!! For now I will settle for lots of pictures and long talks with her mommy.  I have been working on projects all month for her and I decided that I would showcase her every Friday in the month of February! I am so excited.  I know I have already said that but I am such a proud aunt!


I made will be posting two different baby albums this month. One for the mom and one for my brother. Two totally different styles but both my favorite paper Echo Park!! I am starting with mommy's book first.  I used "Be Mine" to make this super cute book.  Mommy had mentioned to me that she wanted to do Dylan's room in black, white and hot pink vintage so I thought this would be perfect!! So here are a couple pages from this album with more to come next week!

So here is to the newest members of my family whom I absolutely adore! 

If you haven't comment on my 200 follower giveaway post yet, please do! Just click here!

Soccer Thank You Cards

I have decided to abandon my "Tips For Tuesday"
 in hopes to find something new for the new year.
I will let you know when I find it!

So soccer is not even close to being one of my favorite things.  

(Huge understatement by the way!)
My husband asked me to make 12 thank you cards for the soccer league he chairs on.
(I think that is how you put it)
Not liking soccer, this is always a challenge for me.
So here goes nothing!

I used a Me & My Big Idea's Stack that I found at Michael's

The soccer balls are Recollections brads

I used my Cricut to make my grass tag then I doodled it.

My sentiment is CTMH. 

So that is it.  

Hope I some what scored with it.

Have a crafty day!

Owls Thank You!

Here is a quick owly post for all you owl lovers out there!

I won some candy from my blog buddy Cindy Lou

and she sent me these cute little owls as extras. 

I took my Scrap Happy Glue and my You're So Fine Glitter

from the Rubber Cafe to make my little owls shimmer!

My how I love their glue!

I added some twine that matched my owls, 

and some recollections bling too!

This is just a nice simple little card and I love it!

JME Creations Design Team Post! The Orange Circle!

For this DT post we were to make a project with an ORANGE circle.

It could be anywhere anyhow as long as there is an ORANGE circle.

I won a gift card to Pink By Design.

I bought the "Just Breath" set. 

When I saw this sentiment I knew right away what I wanted to do.

Here is my hot air balloon card.  

I didn't have a Cricut cart with a hot air balloon, 

so I used my Tis the Season cart and turned an ornament into my balloon.

I through in some clouds with a silver lining because who doesn't want a silver lining!

As you can see my balloon has two and half ORANGE circles.

I hope you enjoyed my post today. 

Don't forget to stop by JME Creations

to check out all the other fun projects!

Nicole's Fierce,Fabulous and Forty Blog Hop!

Welcome all to Nicole's FIERCE, FABULOUS AND FORTY Blog Hop. 

There are so many talented ladies joining the party. 

The wonderful women in this hop were asked to make anything related to the theme 

 cards, banners, scrap layouts, posters, bulletin boards, magnets, crafty knick-knacks, bookmarks, home decor and accents and so on and so on.

Now let's get on with the festivities! 

If you came from Sam's blog then you are on the right track. 

If you want to start from the beginning, please hop on over to Nicole's Blog.

 Here is the complete hopping list just in case you get lost:

Nicole-http://crashingcreatively.blogspot.com/ 

Ashley- http://theglamoroussideofscrapping.blogspot.com/ 

Lynne - http://slasewcraftiness.blogspot.com/ 

Lynda - http://memoriesintyme.blogspot.com/

Susan - http://susanascorner.blogspot.com/

Gina - http://californiascrappin-gcinderella21.blogspot.com/

Barbara http://barbarab3.blogspot.com/

Zenita http://www.scrappinwithz.blogspot.com/

Jearise - http://lorbysworld.blogspot.com/

Sam -http://scrappingwithpirkie.blogspot.com/

Shannon- http://my-o-scrappin.blogspot.com/ 

Lisa Marie - http://craftylam.blogspot.com/

On to the my project!

I made a card that I thought would go perfect with the theme.

After all forty is the new thirty right?

So Nicole, 

It's your night to go out and be fabulous!

  

To make this totally cute card I used Recollections card stock, 

Imaginisce flowers and bling

My most favorite is the corset stamp from The Rubber Cafe!

I stamped it on black card with The Rubber Cafe's Scrap Happy Glue.

(Super awesome Scrap Happy Glue)

I used the Rubber Cafe's You're So Fine Glitter to rub over the stamped corset

once the glue was tacky.

 The pictures don't do this card justice.  

The corset really did turn out amazing!

Thank you Rubber Cafe for the tips and ideas!

Now for some blog candy!!

I love this stack! It is so great for so many things!

To win this fun stack all you have to do is comment on this post!

Become a follower of my blog. (If you already are, awesome!)

Live in the continental United States.

I will pick my winner using random.org

and will post it on Tuesday the 15th 

so make sure you check out my Tips for Tuesday!

Lisa Marie: http://craftylam.blogspot.com

Thanks for hopping along!

Now hop over to your next stop!

Have a crafty day!

For The Love Of Ryan! My Craft Spot DT Call!

Hello my bloggy friends!! This layout is a first for me. 

 I saw something similar on a fellow friends blog and thought I would give it a shot. 

My main focus for this layout was layering. 

I am all for dimension in my layouts but never really layering.

For those of you that don't me personally, I love the paranormal!

I find it extremely fascinating!

My favorite paranormal TV show is

Paranormal State!

(the old one, not the new class)

In saying that, the host Ryan Buell is my favorite!!

I have been blessed with meeting him on more then one occasion.

This last time I was a part of the bloggy world so this layout got a touch of something new.

I also decided my something new would work great for the

My Craft Spot DT Call.

Only having two pictures for this layout,

I decided to blow up the Space Needle and cut around it.

I thought I would add to the randomness of my layering.

In order to create my layers I laid down a strip of orange paper which you can see in the background.

I wanted to have an area marked to create on.

I found some paper scraps from the scrap bin that matched my background.

I used my Sizzix machine to cut out three different sized flowers and hearts.

I had some extra Halloween embellishments to add.

Rub-ons that came with my paper.

My rock to attach my bling.

Last I used my Cricut Cart, Rock Princess to make my little "lucky" skull.

My layer started from the left and worked it's way over.

I tried to show as much layout and dimension without over powering the page.

I think I found the right balance.

Where there was negative space with on my orange strip

I added some IROCK bling.

I used my rub-ons on my picture and for the with bottom layer.

I love the effect it had on my layout.

I hope you all enjoyed my "Ryan" layout!

Have a crafty day!!

Welcome Fall

Welcome fall and welcome blog buddies! This is my second post for JME Creations design team.  This project was welcome fall.  I love fall! It is my favorite season!  I have always loved the colors, smells, leaves, storms, football! I could go on and on!  But.....I won't!  Here's my card!!



While digging through my paper I found some old school Bo Bunny.  I love me some Bo Bunny!!  This paper was all ready to go. I just had to add my embellishments.  I used my Serenade Cricut cart to make my little birdy.  I had lacey looking Recollections ribbon that I got on clearance from Michael's.  I didn't know what I was going to use it for but it sure came in handy for this card.  The last little bit I used my CTMH playful flourish stamp set and some stickles.

This card was pretty much made it's self. Super simple but I loved the end result.  I don't really feel like it is cheating too much because these days a lot of paper is super cute and ready to go.  Sometimes the paper is it's own embellishment.

I hope that you enjoyed my card as much as I did! Happy crafting!  Don't forget to stop by Jamie's blog to check out all the wonderful projects the designers came up with!

McVic is 36 Blog Hop!

Hi and welcome to McVic is 36 Birthday Blog hop! Please sit down stay a while, and enjoy the cards or crafty projects we have made. Also  make sure you comment on each blog, Kacee is going to give away some blog birthday candy to a follower who comments on all the blogs, and lives in the United States. There may be other candy along the way!

If you just happen  upon my blog today, and would like to play along. Please start over at Kacee's Blog. www.youhadmeatscrap.blogspot.com I wouldn't want you to miss out on any candy!

If you just came from Yolie's blog you are in the right spot.

Here is my first project! A McVic is 36 birthday card! Happy Birthday my bloggy friend!

To make my card I used Recollections paper and bling, my fabulous I Top and my Create a Critter Cricut cartridge.

My second project is a altered composition book.  Last week my bloggy friend McVic commented that she did not have an address/phone book. Well my friend, now you do!

For this project I used the exact same items except insead of  Create a Critter I used my Wild Card cartridge.  I also added a Recollections flower.

I hope you enjoyed my projects! Happy Birthday McVic!!

Now for some Yummy Candy!!  

 To be eligible to win please become a follower and leave a comment on this post.  If you are already a follower that's ok, you also have a chance to win! I will be picking the winner on Saturday September 3rd using random.org.  Winners must live in the continental United States.

I am also doing a Giveaway tomorrow for My Memeories Suite 2!
Just click here to enter!

Now head on over to Laura and see what crafty project she has made!

Thank you for hoping with us today! Here is the hop list in case you get lost....

Kacee - http://youhadmeatscrap.blogspot.com/

Gloria - http://omascrafts.blogspot.com/

Yolie - http://www.justyolie.com/

Shannon - http://my-o-scrappin.blogspot.com/

Laura- http://laurascraftsandmore.blogspot.com/

Shawnee -http://blessedonthebrightside.com

Amy - http://www.lovetocrop.com/

Rhonda - http://scraphappenswithrhonda.blogspot.com//
Brenda - http://createbyburffrau.blogspot.com/

Audrey - http://cuteandsome.blogspot.com/

Alisha -http://scrappin-happens.blogspot.com/

Celeste - http://touchedbyabutterfly.blogspot.com/

Happy Anniversary My Love!

11 years ago today we found each other. 

5 years ago today we started a life together.

 And today, I am still nuts about you!

I am so blessed this week for many reasons. I have a loving husband, great friends, and a second opportunity to be a guest designer! I would like to take the time to thank Lynne from Her Craftiness for allowing me to show my work on her blog.

                          To celebrate my anniversary I choice an old layout from our wedding album. 



This is my favorite page out of the entire album. I saw a similar page in a Close To My Heart catalog and loved it.  I tweaked it a little to make it my own.  I love the black and white photo with the bright green and pink. I used my Close To My Heart ink and Stamps and a Cricut Cartridge to create this layout.  You will have to forgive me, it's been along time and I don't remember all the details:)

However, my second project is new just today so I remember everything!!

 This is the anniversary card that I made for my husband. In my crafting circle I am kind of known for being untraditional when it comes to my paper choices.  I tend to mix designs and colors that must people would not.  I can't help it, it's who I am!  The paper I choose for this card is from the Recollections All Season paper pack. 

For my cute little squirrel I used my new favorite Cricut cartridge Create A Critter.

I added some bling and I used my white pen to make my word pop. I really love the way this card turned out and I hope you do too!

Now for the fun part! BLOG CANDY!!

Today I am giving away some Recollections bling and embellishments.

To be eligible to win please check out my blog my-o-scrappin, become a follower and leave a comment on this post.  If you are already a follower that's ok, you also have a chance to win! I will be picking the winner on Sunday the 21st using random.org.  Winners must live in the continental United States.

Again I want to thank Lynne @ Her Craftiness for giving me this opportunity. You have shown me great kindness this week. 

THANK YOU!! THANK YOU!!