Gigi's Creative Designs

Love is in the air...

2012-01-07T14:55:00.000-08:00

Hi Paper Lovers

Ive started to make some Valentines Day Banners and wanted to share them with you. I found these georgous post cards at Paper Source and they come in a little tin with 12 Valentines inside. How perfect for a Banner.
Hope you like them :)

Happy New Year!

Sorry they are backwards :s

Holiday Cards and Tags

2011-12-22T01:56:00.000-08:00

Happy Holidays PaperLovers!

Wanted to share a few items that I had made for the holidays. Enjoy and thanks so much for swinging by.

Happy Thanksgiving to All...

2011-11-24T09:23:00.001-08:00

Wishing all of my blog friends a wonderful holiday with the ones they love!

Halloween Hat Decoration

2011-10-09T15:20:00.000-07:00

Hi Paper Lovers

Here is a paper mache' witches hat I decorated up for a decoration in my home.
I used hot glue and pinched the sparkely tulle around the base, found a vintage picture of a witch to glue on front, I used stickles around the picture in orange, silver tinsel I added to the base of the hat and for the little ball at the top along with tulle and ribbon and ric rak.
Hope you like it and it inspires you to make your own halloween decorations.

Thanks for stopping by!!! Enjoy this beautiful day!

Trick Or Treat Board...

2011-09-17T15:04:00.000-07:00

Hi Paper Lovers

Here is a foam board project I made the other night at work. I love how it turned out. Take a peak :)
Thanks for swinging by, if your need any info for this board pls email me at raegina at gmail dot com.

Foam board, fonts, SU paper, Spider confetti, 3-D flowers, stickles, pop dots, 12x12 patterned card stock cut in half long ways at 6", MS boarder punch for the picket fence, Mini Monsters Bat, 2", Scallop punch.

Sorry for the angle, couldnt flip it.

Greeting Farm Little Devil Image & Card

2011-09-03T03:53:00.000-07:00

Hi Paper Lovers...

Heres another little card I made using the fantastic Greeting Farm Images, SU paper, Teresa Collins Chic and Scary Cartrifge, Prima flowers, glimmer mist and copic markers.

Thanks again for swinging by, Love to hear from you too, Pls leave a comment for me :)

Halloween Card

2011-09-01T11:29:00.000-07:00

Hi Paper Lovers...

Here is a little Halloween card I made this morning. I used The Greeting Farm Digi stamp, copic markers, SU halloween papers, Elegant Edges Cricut Cart, Teresa Collins Stamps for the sentiment and black tule and a glimmer misted prima rose in Cinder. Love how it turned out...Ill be sharing more of these cards this week so pls come back again and see what Ive been up to :) Thanks for stopping by :)

Oct 31 Banner

2011-08-31T10:35:00.000-07:00

Hi Paper Lovers

Here is a banner I made using Elegant Edges and Storybook Cartridges. I Love Halloween and youll be seeing a lot of fun crafts here on my blog soon. Keep checking back for more :)

Elegant Edges 9" & 7"

Storybook Letters 5" and shadow 2" for ST

Oct 31 Cartridge

Martha Stewart Web Punch

Teresa Colins Chic & Scary Mask & Spider

Stampin Up Silver trim

Teresa Collins Chic & Scary Limited Edition Cartridge

2011-08-23T15:42:00.000-07:00

Hi Paper Lovers...

Hope all of you are doing well and having a fantastic day! Im super excited! My TC Chic & Scary Cartridge came today and I wanted to share that with you.

Im going to make a Halloween Banner that says (Oct 31) and Ill be sharing it with you shortly so keep coming back to take a peak :)

Here is the images that are on the cartridge, so amazing, I just love her style!

Have a great day and thanks for swinging by... :)=

Baby Shower Card

2011-07-30T08:55:00.000-07:00

Hello Paper Lovers...
How are you all doing this wonderful Saturday :)
Here is a little baby shower card I made today for our sweet friends that just had a baby boy (Lance) and I am looking forward to meeting him today at the shower, cant wait to hold him :)
I used SU card stock, Simply Charmed Cartridge and the image was cut at 4", stamp set by PeechyKeen stamps for the babies face and the sentiment is from Scrappy Moms Stamps.
Hope you all like it. Ill be sharing more soon, Im making a baby banner for another baby shower Im attending later in August, so keep your eyes open for that, its turning out so cute.
Have a wonderful day!

Card Class

2011-07-28T08:23:00.000-07:00

Hello Paper Lovers

Here are a few cards that I had made for my card class I taught at Pages Of Tyme in Ladera Ranch CA, near Mission Viejo CA.

I kept the cards simple and used that cardstock and patterned paper from the store. I think they turned out pretty cute. I also used an Action Wobble on the baby card to make the babys head shack...too cute :)

Ill be teaching my next card class in August which is just around the corner, planning on making another Halloween card, Birthday card and masculine card, Ill be sure to share them with all of you.

Thanks for swinging by, I love hearing from you :) So pls leave me a comment :) Thanks! Have a great day!

Wedding Card

2011-07-21T11:38:00.000-07:00

Hello Paper Lovers!

Here is a beautiful wedding card I made over the weekend. I used Teresa Collins (LOVE HER) papers, bling frame, Prima bling, Stampin Up ribbon & Paper cardstock.

Hope you like it...Pls leave me a comment, I love to hear from you :)

4th Of July Banner

2011-07-01T04:02:00.000-07:00

Hello Paper Lovers...

Here is a patriotic banner I made for the 4th of July to hang in my kitchen. Its easy to make and is adorable I think :) I used canvas pennant banner , heart and star shapes, pattered red white and blue paper, vintage USA images off the internet, puffy gold stars, glitter paper in red white blue and gold, chip board USA letters covered in glitter paper, gold ric rak, rope, painted clothes pins to attach pennants, cut out flowers, flag cocktail toolpicks, card stock for the heart , wood dowel covered in red white and blue paper to make a fire cracker, red rhinestones and tole to hang it up on each end. Hope you like it and try to make a 4th of July banner for your party :)

Wishing everyone a Happy 4th Of July with family and friends...Have fun and be safe!

Rock Star Card...

2011-05-06T23:40:00.000-07:00

Hi Paper Lovers...

Here is a litte card I made today for my friend Gina's Birthday. We are having a huge birthday party for ME, Brian and another Gina. My birthday was May 4th. We have about 65 ppl attending and the theme is Rock Star in Pink, Aqua, Black and Silver. Everything looks great, Ive decorated the house and the outside. Its going to be so much fun!! Wish you all could join us, cheers to you :)

Thanks for swinging by...Wishing everyone a wonderful weekend :)

Rock Princes Cartridge

SU Card Stock

Action Wobble

Spellbinder Die - Large Oval Scallop & Oval

Teresa Collins Card Stock - Fish Net

Stickles

White Gel Pen

Pink Chalk

Poka Dot Embossing Folder

Just received my E2

2011-04-27T21:04:00.000-07:00

Hi Paper Lovers...

I just wanted to share with you that I already received my NEW EXPRESSION 2 from FedEx tonight. When I got home it was sitting on my front door step and I was so excited. I opened the box and read all the manuals, plugged everything in and have cut 2 Easter Chicks from Create A Critter Cart at 4". I have to tell you though Im not in love with this machine. For the one's of you out there that LOVE your Gypsy you'll LOVE this machine...That is what its like, the Gypsy and I do not like the Gypsy all that much. I have all kinds of trouble with the sizing etc...this new E2 has all the features the Gypsy has. Its taken me 2 hours from opening the box to cutting 2 little chicks. Im thinking of returning this but I am going to use it for a week and see how I feel about it. Im going to give it a shot.

Thanks for listening to me ramble on..Im kinda bummed. The original Expressions is very easy to use, anyone can use that but this new one its going to take some time to get used to all the clicks you have to make to get the end results...there are so many new steps..not as fast as the old one.

Im looking forward to seeing what others say on their blogs about it. Im interested to see a YT video on it too.

Have a great evening and a sunny tomorrow :)

NEW EXPRESSIONS 2

2011-04-25T20:10:00.000-07:00

Hi Paper Lovers,

I just purchased the new Cricut Expressions 2 on HSN...Im in California and I got to order it before they even aired...SO COOL...My honey bought this for me for my Birthday which in on May 4th. He's such a sweetheart and supports my Cricut Addiction so much and I am so blessed...Thank you honey!!! I so love you and my new Cricut :) And Im so HAPPY!! Ive been dancing around the house and hugging him :)...Im so silly lol!

I just had to share this exciting news with you. Pls let me know if you get one too and what you think of it. I cant wait to create something on it when it arrives and Ill be sharing it with you! I promise!

Thanks for listen to me ramble on...on how excited I am :) :) :) Share your excitement with me too!

Happy Easter!

2011-04-24T11:03:00.000-07:00

Hi Paper Lovers!
Just wanted to write a quick post to wish everyone a Happy Easter. I hope you are spending the day with friends and loved ones or just taking some time for yourself.
Today we are going to meet our friends at this beautiful park and celebrate this amazing day together with games, laughter and fun. Spending time together is the best part.
Enjoy this day!
Cheers
Gina

Summer Time Cards with Copics

2011-04-21T17:07:00.000-07:00

Hi Paper Lovers!!
Its been a while since Ive posted, Ive been working at my local Scrapbook store a few days a week and Im loving it. Its called Pages of Tyme here in Ladera Ranch CA near Mission Viejo/Laguna Beach. I love getting to be around all that great paper products and all the goodies the store carries, I just dream of all the things I could make. The other night I received my new Greeting Farm stamps and I just love them, Isnt she adorable holding the beach ball?!
Check out THE GREETING FARM and check out all the new stamps.
Here are 2 cards I made with the same image of the Cheecky stamps. Hope you like them. I had fun coloring them. Im still learning how to color the hair where it looks shadowed so bare with me :)
Thanks for visiting my blog and Ill be posting again soon, so much to share! My birthday is coming up and im making a banner Ill be sharing with you soon. :) Have a great evening!

SU Cardstock

Copic Markers

Greeting Farm Stamp

Twine

Patterned Paper (forgot the name sorry)

Bling

Prima Flowers

Banner stamp

Thanks again for swinging by! Hope you like them :)

Graduating Soldier

2011-04-02T22:13:00.000-07:00

Hi Paper Lovers...

This past week my son graduated from the Army! Im such a proud Mother and it was wonderful to see him. I left on Wednesday and went to Oklahoma Fort Sill to attend Family Day and Graduation for my son. We had a wonderful time and got to spend several hours with him and his new friends. It was so exciting to watch their graduation and be a part of such a wonderful day with all of the other parents, wives, girlfriends etc...
Ill be back soon posting a few new things Ive been working on, I started to make a few LO and Im loving it! Cant wait to share :)
Here is a pic of my son and I on graduation day. He left for Fort Lee Virginia this morning for his next orders then he'll be going to Afgn. in July. Ill keep you updated as I get new information.
Thank you for all of your support!

St. Patricks Day Card & Challenge...

2011-03-04T05:30:00.000-08:00

Hi Paper Lovers...

Here is a little St. Paddy's Day card to brighten your day :) Im also entering it in Emma's Throw Back Thursday Challenge, Click on the link to go check it out :) I dont enter to many Challenge's, but for this one I was already making this little cutie and thought why not, sounds like fun!

Hope you enjoy this little card :) Thanks for swinging by and I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!

SU Cardstock and Glitter from Micheal's

Black fine tip Pen, Chalk

Paper Dolls Cartridge, Image cut at 4" & Shamrock cut at 3"
Create A Critter - Rainbow cut at 3"

Sweet & Easy, hope you ENJOY!

Baby Shower Card

2011-02-27T20:27:00.000-08:00

Hi Paper Lovers...

Hope youve all had a wonderful weekend! I went to the Scrapbook Expo at the Anaheim Convention Center on Friday an it was CRAZY busy! Most of the product where from owners of Scrapbook stores selling their products. I bought a few dies, alot of glitter, some papers and had a great time.

Here is a Baby Shower card I made while I was at Pages of Tyme Scrapbook store in Ladera Ranch CA. I think it came out so cute, a friend of mine is having a baby girl and is having her baby shower next weekend, I am looking forward to going and seeing everyone.

Wishing everyone a great week...

New Arrival Cricut Cartridge

Mommy Image cut at 5.5"

Baby Image cut at 3.5"

It's a Girl cut at 3"

Create A Critter Cloud cut at 2.5"

SU Cardstock, Rhinestones

Brown and White Checkard Ribbon, Pages of Tyme

Pink Glitter by Sprinkle N Sparkle

Thanks for swinging by blog, leave a comment too, it really makes my day when I read them :)

Copic Markers...

2011-02-23T10:13:00.000-08:00

Hi Paper Lovers...

I wanted to share this card I made last night with you :) Im really proud of it. Ive been practicing my copic coloring and this is what turned out. I need to practice more on shading black hair, which in my opinion is the hardest thing to do...lol...Ive been watching all the YouTube videos out there and they make it look so easy. So here she is...Hope you like it :)

I used The Greeting Farm stamp, SU cardstock, Teresa Collins POSH paper (fishnet) black ribbon, prima red rose, a swirl die cut and copic markers.

Thanks for coming over to my blog and checking things out, it really makes my day! Hope all of you have a great rest of the week! Oh! Is anyone going to the Scrapbook Expo at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim CA this weekend? Ill be going on Friday so if youd like to meet up, pls leave me a comment and we can chat a bit :)

Easter Time...

2011-02-22T14:34:00.000-08:00

Hi Paper Lovers...

Here are a few little Easter cards I made for Pages of Tyme, a scrapbook store that has asked me to be on their DT :) Im very excited about it and so happy that I was asked :) They are located in Ladera Ranch (near Mission Viejo CA), they moved from Big Bear. Im so happy that they are here!! to have a scrapbook store in the area is fantastic! The store is all shabby chic and carries a great selection of products! I cant wait to make more cards for them and get involved in their classes at the store :)

Hope you like them! I used Create A Critter Cartridge and made all the cuts at 4". 6x6 Paper pack used is by We R Memory Keepers, such cute papers in this pack. SU cardstock, prima flowers, ribbon SU button and Action Wobbles.

Thanks so much for looking and pls leave a comment, It really makes my day to hear from all of you!

Birthday Card...

2011-02-21T21:49:00.000-08:00

Hi Paper Lovers!

Hope all of you had a great 3 day weekend and relaxed and had fun with the ones you love :)

Here is yet another February Birthday card for a sweet friend Nathalie :) I am looking forward to her getting this, I hope she loves it.

I had a fun time making it using Rock Princess Cartridge, Image cut out at 3.5" and layers put together,I used SU paper pack and cardstock a touch of glitter paper in pink to bling the bow out a little, black lace and tule to give it a little punch :)

Hope you all enjoy this. Have a great week :)

Teresa Collins POSH Collection

2011-02-19T10:50:00.000-08:00

Hi Paper Lovers!

Last night I took a class by Teresa Collins at Scrapbook Daisies in Long Beach CA and OH! What a great time we had. I just love her new POSH line, so girlie and pretty! Hope you like it! It was so much fun to make and Teresa Collins is a great instructor, so patient and has so many great ideas. I love hearing how she started out in this business, its so uplifting and inspiring.

Love the BLINGAGE!!

Hope you all have a wonderful long weekend....I have a few more birthday cards to post soon too :)

Valentine's Day Cards

2011-02-11T06:09:00.000-08:00

Hi Paper Lovers!

Happy Friday to all of you! Hope you have a great weekend and Valentine's Day planned. We are going to Lake Tahoe with a group of friends, we are looking forward to it and cant wait to get here...WOOOT!

Heres a couple of Valentine's I scrap lifted from some really talented ladies..Earthscrap and Julie. I recreated their cards and I think they turned out so cute. Hope you enjoy!

All papers are SU, also used the Indie Art cart for the BIG lips cut at 4" (My first circle card :) and Action Wobbles to wiggle the lips...hehehe.... Thanks so much for all of your wonderful comments too :) It makes my day to get them :D

<3 <3 <3 Happy Valentine's Day

Another Fun Birthday Card...

2011-02-09T10:23:00.000-08:00

Hi Paper Lovers...

Here is yet another birthday card I made for our sweet girlfriend Laura, I love how it turned out,it captures her so much :D

I used Rock Princess Cart and cut the image at 4" layered it all together added stickles, used Nestabilities to create the scallop circle and SU paper and a black puffy feather, a prima flower and a rhinestone brad along with a white gel pen to finish it up. Hope you find it fun, I think she turned out so cute.

Thanks for swinging by my blog and Ill have a few Valentine's Day cards to post soon too <3

Rock Birthday Card...

2011-02-04T06:33:00.000-08:00

Hi Paper Lovers...

Heres a Birthday Card I made my sweet friend DeeAnn. I used Rock Princess cartridge, SU papers and glass glitter. Really simple card, a few cuts and some stamping and whaaalaaaa..a beautiful birthday card :)

Valentine WINNER...

2011-02-04T03:49:00.000-08:00

Morning Paper Lovers

I read all of your wonderful comments of what you love about Valentines Day and the winner is JENNIFER

Thank you all for commenting on my blog and sharing such wonderful things with me :)

Jennifer, Ill be emailing you to get your information so I can send out your new cartridge! YEAH!!

BLOG AWARD! WOW!

2011-02-02T11:30:00.000-08:00

I recieved an Attitude Award from Scrapin' With JC , THANK YOU! for thinking of me! It really makes my day and Im so happy! Thank you so much!

To qualify for the $5.00 Digi's 'With Attitude!' Gift Certificate you must state 3 things that makes you different from everyone else, then nominate 5 blogs and let those 5 blogs know you've nominated them. Lastly, you must display the Blog Award Badge in your sidebar and link it back to the Gigi's Creative Designs

Three things that make me different:
1. I love to be organized
2. I love to be with my friends and help them with what they need.
3. Im very artistic and crafty.

5 Wonderful Bloggers...
Liz - Liz's Paper Loft
Gigi - The Cricut Bug
Nicole - Canadian Nickel Scrapn'
Elsa - The Cricut Lvr
Bonnie - Pink Bon Bons

Thank you Girls for being a great insperation to me. You all are so talented and have so much to share!
Pls Pass This Attitude Award Forward!
Hugs Gina

Give a way ...200 Followers

2011-01-27T20:42:00.000-08:00

Hi Paper Lovers!

I was so excited today because my blog reached 200 FOLLOERS! Thank you all for following me and being interested in what I have to create and say...It makes me feel great!

So how about a GIVE A WAY!! What about the new Spring Holiday Cards Seasonal Cartridge..Hows that?! It has so many great cuts on it and is so dang cute!

All you have to do is tell me why you like/love Valentines Day...And what you plan to do this year, How sweet is that :) Ill read them all and decide my most favorite and Ill post the winner on Friday,
February, 3,2011. That gives all of you a week to pass the word and lets see how many new followers Ill get, thats the only catch, you have to be a follower or sign up to be my new friend :)

Make sure you leave a way for me to contact you too, in case you WIN! Good luck eveyone! and thanks for all of you wonderful comments.

Thanks and good luck!
Hugs, Gina

Hershey Nugget Valentine Mail Box

2011-01-26T05:43:00.000-08:00

Hi Paper Lovers!

I have a fun project for you today...Hershey Nugget Valentine Mail Box using Stampin Up supplies.

1x31/2 cardstock round the corners
4x11/4 cardstock base
4x1 cardstock layer patterned paper
cut a thin stirp of cardstock for mail box pole
3/4x3/4 cardstock for flag or use heart punch
whole punch for circle-place at bottom of pole

2 Hershey Nugget candy taped and placed on top of each other
Put all together in this order and youll have a cute little Valentines Mailbox to hand out to your Sweet Valentines :)

Hope you like this little project, if you have any questions pls leave a comment. Thanks for stopping by!

You Rock Birthday Card...

2011-01-24T00:24:00.000-08:00

Hi Paper Lovers...

I made a mans birthday card today for our good friend Chris, Im a bit late getting it to him since his birthday was January 8th but hey!! better late than never, right :)

Here it is and I hope you think it rocks! I used Rock Princess Cartridge and cut the image at 4" along with the layers. Then cut the work ROCKER at 1". Paper from SU and the black and grey paper with stars Im not sure whom its by, but it made the card! I LOVE this image, its so fitting for our friend, I hope he loves it!

Ive been in such a funk lately but Im going to start making my Valentine Day cards this week so make sure you check back :) Thanks for looking and I LOVE reading your comments, pls let me know what you think :)

Wishing all of you a wonderful week! Show me some horns! LOL!!

ACTION WOBBLES FOR SALE

2011-01-12T18:19:00.000-08:00

Hi Paper Lovers!

I have great news!!! ACTIONS WOBBLES are for SALE on their website!

http://www.actionwobble.com/pages/main.html

I just ordered 50 wobbles for $18.95, you can also order 100. This is terrific! Im so excited I had to share with all of you!

Grab your ACTION WOBBLES TODAY!!!

Teresa Collins NEW Collection

2011-01-12T12:25:00.000-08:00

Hi Paper Lovers!

Im so excited to tell you that Teresa Collins has one of her new collections out and is coming to do a few classes here in Southern California..Im bursting at the seams! I just love Teresa Collins, her papers and blingage are amazing and she is so sweet and talented.

I wanted to share with all of you that she is doing a class on Monday January 31, 2011 at TIMELESS TREASURES in Rancho Santa Margarita from 7:30-10:30pm 949-888-7151. the class is $60.00.

Hope I get to see some of you there! Here is a look at her new paper line called "POSH"

To A New Year...

2010-12-31T00:34:00.000-08:00

Hi Paper Lovers!

I wanted to wish all of you a Happy New Year! May this year bring you all wonderful adventures, good health and time to be with the ones you love, isnt it wonderful when your friends turn into your family and your family are your friends :) To all of you...Make it a wonderful year and thank you all so much for all of your sweet and terrific comments your have left me and for stopping by my blog.

Happy New Year! 2011 will ROCK!

Cheers!

Merry Christmas!

2010-12-24T23:02:00.000-08:00

Hi Paper Lovers...

We wanted to wish all my scrap buddies a wonderful Christmas day with family and friends. May your day be filled with laughter, love, stories of the past and the makings of terrific memories for the future. May you all be happy and well.

Merry Christmas!

Cheers, Shane & Gina

Stampin'Up Starter Kit Card...

2010-12-18T14:58:00.000-08:00

Hi Paper Lovers!

Im so excited to share with you, I joined Stampin'Up and became a demonstrator last week and just received my starter kit and this is the first card I made using only what I received in my SU Kit :)
What do you think? I really never stamped before and it was a lot of fun and I love the colors there are in the starter pack of cardstock.
This is what I used: Getting Started Collection Cardstock
:Ink - Pear Pizzazz, Perfect Plum & Pumpkin Pie
White Satin Ribbon
Stamp Set- For All You Do
SU Dimensionals
And there you have it, a cute little card :) Check out my SU web page in the upper right hand corner, there are all kinds of fun and interesting deals going on right now :)
Thanks for looking!

Wishing everyone a wonderful holiday and safe and fun New Year!

WINNERS...Card Challenge

2010-12-04T09:28:00.000-08:00

Hi Paper Lovers!

Hope everyone is having a wonderful day and that everyone is getting their Christmas shopping done, I have not even started yet! YIKES! need to get busy...lol

Ive chosen the 2 winners for my Holiday Card Challenge...Id like to thank every one that joined and for posting the challenge on your blogs, that really spread the word, I was getting worried there for a bit...lol...All of your cards were beautiful and it was so hard to choose the 2 that won. I wish I had something to give to all of you.

The WINNERS ARE: So beautiful!
Cards By CG & Earthy Scrap

Thank you again for joining me in my FIRST CHALLENGE...Pls email me your addresses so I can get your prizes to you, and pls let me know which prize youd like in the email...raegina at gmail dot com

Click to Join The Holiday Card Challenge!

2010-11-29T20:27:00.000-08:00

Hi Paper Lovers!

I just wanted to remind everyone that Im having my FIRST challenge! All you have to do is make a Holiday Card using POP UP DOTS, the higher the better, so bring on your creative holiday cards and link them to the BLUE BUTTON on the previous post, JUST CLICK ON THE TITLE ON THIS POST and it will take you there.

I have some wonderful blog candy to. Just go to the previous post by clicking on the title above and it will tell you more :)

Hope you will find it fun to enter :) Thanks!

Christmas Card Challenge And Give A Way

2010-11-26T07:48:00.000-08:00

Hi Paper Lovers!

I thought it was the perfect time to have a CARD CHALLENGE and GIVE A WAY!

All you have to do is make any kind of HOLIDAY CARD using POP UP DOTS, the higher the better :)
Be creative, be bold, just have fun! Post your card to your blog and show pictures of the dimension from the side and of the front of your card or make a video sharing how you made your creative card. Either one is fine.

The give a way is Emma's My Creative Time Gypsy Magic DVD & Scrappy Mom's Winter Wishes Stamp set! Both are terrific!

Link it below at the bottom, click on the BLUE BUTTON (Mr. Linky isnt working) and Ill be choosing 2 winners myself next Friday Dec, 3 :)

Come on and join in on the creative fun :) Im looking forward to seeing every ones wonderful cards! Make them POP!

Link your card HERE:

HAPPY THANKSGIVING !

2010-11-25T10:58:00.000-08:00

We want to wish all of you a beautiful Thanksgiving filled with love, laughter and fond memories.

I am so grateful for my beautiful family my wonderful friends and all of my blog buddies Ive gotten to known over the past year in a half.

Enjoy!

Shane & Gina

Stylish Blog Award

2010-11-22T20:26:00.000-08:00

Hi Paper Lovers!

I received 2 Stylish Blog Awards over the weekend from Elsa at Cricut Lvr & Jeanne at Scrappin With JC. These ladies have terrific blogs and your really should hop on over to their blogs and check them out.
I am greatly humbled in receiving these awards and want to THANK THEM so much! I get so excited, kinda silly I know but it really makes my day! THANK YOU ladies :)

Stylish Blog Award:

1. Thank the person/s who gave you the Award
2. Share 8 things about yourself
3. Pay it forward to 8 Bloggers
4. Contact those Bloggers and tell them about their award

8 Things About ME!

1. I LOVE doing creative things
2. Im very organized
3. Im deeply greatful to have the man in my life understand how important it is for me to make my creative things and always praise me for doing so
4. I LOVE the beach and the ocean
5. I LOVE to decorate
6. I really enjoy entertaining
7. I like to take long drives
8. I LOVE my coffee in the morning

Sharing this Award with 8 Creative Ladies

Sarah - Live Love & Scrap

Nicole - Canadian Nickel Scrap'n

Liz - Liz's Paper Loft

Momo - Made By Momo

Agnes - Flower Disco

Lolo AKA MissBliss

Stephanie Lynn - Under The Table Dreaming

Bonnie - Pink BonBons

Thank you again so much and wishing you all a wonderful Thanksgiving with your family and friends :)

1st Baptism Card

2010-11-21T17:40:00.000-08:00

Hi Paper Lovers!

Hope your having a wonderful Sunday evening and that you had a great weekend, it goes by way to fast I tell you!

Today my Daughter called me and asked me to make her a Baptism card for her dear friend, this is what I came up with. Sorry its so light, I hope you can see it ok.

Ill be posting some Christmas cards that I made today soon as well, so check back again soon.

Thanks for looking, I hope you like it.

Recipe,

New Arrival Cartridge 4" & Easter Cartridge 2 1/2"

Used my Gypsy and voided out the face features

Peechy Keen Stamps - Princess Face Assortment

Stampin Up Cardstock & Patterned Paper

Pink Ribbon from Joannes Craft Store

A little Bling

Stampin Up Button & some Twine

Gift Cocoa Challenge #11-Crafting With Cristina

2010-11-18T12:32:00.000-08:00

Hi Paper Lovers!

While I was blog hoping this morning, I found a great challenge on Crafting With Cristina's Blog http://www.craftingwithcristina.com/. Hop on over to her blog and check out the details but it's pretty easy as you can see. Just dress up a packet of Hot Cocoa anyway you like as long as you use your Cricut. I dressed up a packet with a couple of cute Snowmen and ribbon and tinsel. Its alot of fun, try it out!

Recipe:,
Brown cardstock , SU patterned paper, Winter Woodland Cartridge image cut at 4.5", SU Ribbon, Bakers twine, Scrappy Moms Stamps and a SU Button to finish it off, Added a Velcro closure on the back and 1 pack of Hot Cocoa Mix.

Hope you all enjoyed this, I really had fun making it. Pls give this challenge a try, its a lot of fun! Have an exciting day!

Starbucks Instant Coffee Cover...

2010-11-16T18:35:00.000-08:00

Hi Paper Lovers!

Ive been busy making these little cute coffee box covers for the girls. We meet for coffee once a month on the block and we are exchanging Christmas gifts on Dec. 2 and wanted to make something that has to do with coffee.
I found the instant coffee at Starbucks and its in the perfect box. Covered the box using 2 pieces o cardstock. I used Winter Frolic Cartridge to cut out the coffee/tea cup and stickles to sparkle it up. I used a patterned piece of paper for the back ground, SU red ribbon, snow flack punch by Martha Stewart and my dear blog buddy Liz over at Liz's Paper Loft made these wonderful little tags and stamped Cool Beans on them from the Winter Wishes stamps from Scrappy Mom Stamps, for me and mailed them, how sweet is she :)
I made a gift card holder that I found a tutorial on YouTube and placed it on the back to put a gift card in to finish off their gift.

Hope you all like these, I really enjoyed making them and if you have any questions pls ask :) Thanks for looking and have a wonderful week :)

Action Wobble UPDATE!

2010-11-16T14:58:00.000-08:00

Hi Paper Lovers!

I just received this email for Action Wobbles & wanted to share it with all of you whom are waiting for their order.

Hi Wobble enthusiasts!

We the team at Action Wobble wanted to Thank you for being so patient. Due to the overwhelming interest in our springs, and the demand we have received, it has taken longer than expected to fulfill. You will receive Your sample springs by this week’s end.

Please visit us at our Action Wobble’s Facebook page www.facebook.com/actionwobbles and click on the like button. Keep checking in for exciting news regarding our upcoming contest and launch date!

Please keep visiting your favorite blogs for additional information and exciting news regarding Action Wobble Springs.

See below for our favorite blogs!

Have fun and enjoy!

OXOX Stacy ;)

40% Off Cricut.com

2010-11-10T09:53:00.000-08:00

cricut.com is having a 40% off sale today (Wednesday Nov. 10th) and if you are a circle member you get an extra 10% off and they are giving you double rewards points! Im about to order a few carts...Got to go shopping!

Have a wonderful day! Ill be posting a project soon :)

The Holidays Are Around The Corner...

2010-11-06T17:22:00.000-07:00

Hi Paper Lovers!

The air is brisk in some places and crazy warm in others, but all the stores are decorated with their Christmas Cheer already and it feels like Christmas.

Ive made a few Christmas cards today and wanted to share them with you. I used the Winter Frolic Cartridge and the cuts at at 4" on each. Didnt they turn out cute :) I also used PK Stamps on the Snow Angel card, also used Scrappy Mom Stamps, I love those stamps! used a little Stickles to glam it up a little and ribbon from Micheals.

Ill be having a GIVE-A-WAY soon so check back soon!

Have a wonderful evening and thanks so much for your kind comments :)

Candy Wrapper Holders for Halloween

2010-10-14T08:53:00.000-07:00

Hi Paper Lovers!

Ive been working on all of these Candy Wrapper Holder's for the Trick or Treaters that will be coming to the door Halloween night.

I used black cardstock cut at 6 x 6 then score at 1/4" and again at 31/4" fold over and use your ATG gun to glue down the one side and bottom strip, you can also use sticky strip for the bottom seal. I then took my Crimp tool and ran the bottom through just a little bit to secure the seal.

Cut a piece of decrative card stock to cover the front of the wrapper, 1/4" smaller then the wrapper size. Place the layer of card stock in the center.

I used Mini Monsters, Happy Hauntings Cartridges to cut the images on the front of the wrappers and decorated them with Stickles and White Gel Pen.

Place the big Hersey's Chocolate Bar in each Wrapper and there you have a cute Halloween Treat!

Hope you like them, I had a lot of fun making them :)=

Happy Halloween Cards

2010-09-27T00:18:00.000-07:00

Hi Paper Lovers...
Ive been having a blast with the Happy Hauntings Cartridge today. I made 2 cards and I think they turned out so cute.
I made my first Easel Card and it was super easy. I cut the main image at 41/2 and they fit perfect. I got the idea from Made By Momo's website and shes awesome! Swing by her blog and check out her tutorials on how to make these cards at www.madebymomo.blogspot.com.
Thanks so much for stopping by and leaving all of your wonderful comments, I really appreciate them and love hearing from you.

2010-09-25T02:37:00.000-07:00

Hey Goulish Paper Lovers...

Jump on over to CanadianNickelScrapn , she's having a HUGE Blog Hop on Oct.2, next Saturday and Im hoping you'll all join in on the fun!

She'll have over 25+ crafters sharing thier spooky cards and frightening projects with us and there will be a lot of give-a-ways and blog candy to get your hot little hands on.

Check out her blog on Saturday October 2 at CanadianNickelScrapn and join in on the FUN...

Hope to see you there!

My Pink Stampers Challenge...

2010-09-23T11:47:00.000-07:00

Hi Again Paper Lovers!

Today My Pink Stamper is having a Bird Challege! How fun is that?! yesterday mypinkstamper had her 5 millionth hit on her blog, so today she is doing all kinds of fun things over on her blog. She had a challenge to make something with a bird.

Recipe

Oct 31 Cartridge, Twine by KarenFostersDesigns.com Scrappers Spool in Midnight (A new Product) Paper by The Girls Paperie, Toil & Trouble, Black Stampin Up Paper, MPS Spooky Puns Stamps all on a A2 size card.

Hope you enjoy a wonderful weekend and Pls check out www.mypinkstamper.com website for all the fun!

Halloween Fun...

2010-09-23T09:00:00.001-07:00

Hi Paper Lovers!

Ive been playing around with the Happy Hauntings Cartridge and here is one of the cards I came up with. I just love it and I hope you do too :)

I Joined The Cricut Circle :)

2010-09-18T15:56:00.000-07:00

Hi Paper Lovers!

Im excited to say I joined the Cricut Circle last night! I wasnt going to join, but I broke down and did it anyways! My scrap buddy Liz over at Liz's Paper Loft sent me the invite :) Thanks so much Liz!

Ive been working on my craft room too and getting it in order the past few days. I ordered my black and white damask drapes which I cant wait till they arrive and get them hung up. Ill post a pic of the finished room as soon as the drapes get in :)

Here is a little Halloween card I made the other night using the Happy Hauntings cartridge. I love this cart, it has so many great images on it. Hope you like it too and hope everyone is having a great weekend.

Talk to you soon and thanks so much for looking :)

Craft Room Update...

2010-09-02T08:40:00.000-07:00

Hi Paper Lovers!

Here is what Ive gotten done so far in my craft room. Im slowly getting it put together :) Im having black and white damask drapes made for the windows and a CREATE wall sticker made to go above the bulletin board. Ill be up and running soon I promise.

I hope all of you have a wonderful holiday weekend! My BFF's and I are going to Palm Springs again as we do every year. We are so excited! Its supposed to be about 110 this weekend there! YIKES! thats hot but well love laying out by the pool with cocktails in hand :)

Talk to you again soon and hopefully with a new card to post this next week!

I Made It Over 100, Thanks To All Of YOU!

2010-08-31T23:48:00.000-07:00

Hi Paper Lovers!

I want to thank all of you for joining my blog, I made it over a 100 followers! Thanks to all of you wonderful crafters out there.

I asked you to tell me your what you like about Halloween...Thanks for sharing with me, I loved reading what you wrote. What I love about Halloween is I get to decorate my house inside and out, dressing up in a fun costume (I have so many costumes from over the years) I love dressing up and answering the door to all the trick or treaters, its so fun and I enjoy it so much!

The lucky winner to win the NEW PINK ATG GUN is Jenny!...Congrats Jenny!

Jenny said...
Hi Gina. Congrats to you for all of your subscribers. I just found you through Arlene's blog and I'm so glad that I did. You have an amazing blog. :) I hope you get settled into your new home and get your craft room set up soon. My favorite part of Halloween is taking my Nieces Trick Or Treating. My twins are now 16 and I miss them being little and dressing up. I'm not adjusting well with them growing up. LOL. Now, I get to dress up and participate in the fun with my sisters children. I hope you have a great weekend. Take care, Jenny :)

Pls email me Jenny at raegina at gmail dot com so I can get your information and mail you this hot little number :)

Thank you all again for helping me reach my goal. Im so excited! and I look forward to start creating again and sharing my cards with you soon.

Almost 100 Followers!

2010-08-26T08:44:00.000-07:00

Hello Paper Lovers!

Im so excited to share with you that Im ONE away from 100 follower/friends :) And with that exciting news, Im having my first GIVE A WAY! Im waiting to hit the 100 mark and Ill be giving a way the NEW Pink ATG Gun! YEAH! Who wouldnt want that in their hot little hands :)
All you have to do is be or become a follower and share with me what your favoite thing is about Halloween. Its just right around the corner and Its my favorite holiday. I thought it would be fun to see what everyoe says. My Honey and I will announcing the winner on Wed. September 1st!
Im also sorry I have not posted much lately, Ive been out of town and moving and Im in the midst of getting my craft room set up. Its almost together and I will be sharing that with later next week.
I hope you join in the fun and get a chance to win. I want to thank the 99 followers I do have for being so loyal and for leaving such great and sweet comments. I love reading and sharing what I make with you, Ill be getting back to making cards very very soon.
Wishing all of you the best of luck!

Ive Been Moving...

2010-08-01T06:09:00.000-07:00

Hi Paper Lovers...
Sorry Ive been away for so long now but we went to Hawaii (Maui) for a wedding, when we returned we began the moving process into our new home in Ladera Ranch CA. We are getting settled over the past week and I have some exciting news to share with all of you! I get my very own craft room! Im so excited about it and looking forward to sharing it with you through the process of getting it set up. I decided to paint it a lime like green color, the color is by Martha Stewart and Im loving it, Im going to be putting white desks in, with black accents. Im looking for black and white damask curtains at the moment. If you have any suggestions or have found something that works great in your craft room pls share it with me :)

I hope to be back sharing projects with you in a few weeks. Im missing making cards and using my Cricut! its packed away in a box and I still have to find which box it is in lol!

Ive missed all of you, but have been looking at your blogs everyday still :) There is so much wonderful and creative ppl out there it just blows me away, I greatly enjoy seeing what you make, keep up the great work and talk to you soon.

Hoot & Holler and Dude Cartridge

2010-06-21T13:22:00.000-07:00

Hi Paper Lovers!

What great carts Hoot & Holler an Dude are. You got to pick them up! Here are 2 little cards I made just for fun. The Dude cart is great for active guys! and its pretty easy to put together. Hoot & Holler are filled with adorable owls, you can do so much with it. Hope you enjoy!
Have a wonderful week to all!

What A Wonderful Suprise!

2010-06-19T19:20:00.000-07:00

Hello Paper Lovers!

I wanted to share with you this wonderful Blog Award I was given by Liz at LizsPaperLoft (you have to swing by her blog and check her out, shes amazing!) I feel that Im not worthy of this award due to I have not posted much lately but Ive been packing up our home to move, we bought a new home and Im so excited. I started to pack up everything to get a head start on it and even packed up my craft room :( I recently went and purchased 2 new Cricut Lite Cartridges, Dude and Hoot & Holler, they are so cute I had to dig through my boxes and make a couple of cards which Ill be sharing with you soon. I also purchased Mini Monsters but have not used it yet, but will share with you as soon as I do.

So here is the Award the Liz gave me. Thank you so much! I am to pass it on to 5 other bloggers!

Canadian Nickel Scrapn'
Made By Momo
Scrap Obsess with Jess
Karlee Krafts
Scrappin_3rdeeschik

Thank you ladies for all of your wonderful insperation and amazing talents you share with all of us.
Wishing all of you a wonderful weekend!

Fathers Day Card

2010-06-08T12:58:00.000-07:00

Hi Paper Lovers...

This card is for our good friends for Father's Day. They have twins and they are so dang cute I thought this would be perfect. Their boys are almost 2 and love to skakeboard and ride their scooters. I think this captures them so well.
I used The Greeting Farm stamp and used my copics to color them in with, Im getting pretty good at the shadding part but Im still learning the skin tone process. I love coloing with my copics :)
Pls share your Fathers day cards with me, just link them in your comments. Id love to see what your doing as well.

Canadian Nickel Scrap'n Give Away

2010-06-05T11:50:00.000-07:00

Hi Paper Lovers

Nicole over at Candian Nickel Scrapn is having a fantastic give away! all you have to do to win the Vacation cart is to create a summer time card and post it on her blog and leave a comment! Head on over candianNickelScrap'n for a chance to win!
Heres my card :) I used Lifes A Beach cartridge and cut out the pineapple cocktail, Summer is a pool party or a beach party with all the ones you love and tons of food and drink at hand. Sounds like a fun summer party to me :)
Have a wonderful weekend and I look forward seeing all of your creative cards posted on Nicoles blog :) Join in the fun!

The Gang in Palm Springs CA

2010-06-02T10:31:00.000-07:00

Hi Paper Lovers...

Im back from the Memorial Day weekend and wanted to share this pic of all of us with you. I dont have any cards to share with you today but will soon.

We were at the Hyatt Grand Champions in Palm Springs CA over the 3 day weekend enjoying the sunshine and warm weather. It got up to 100 on Sunday which was our last day out by the pool and it was fabulous! We were all there together 11 of us in total. We arrived on Thursday moring around 10am, walked the strip and did some shopping, ate lunch and checked in to our hotel. We even hit up the Casino in the evening and gambled a little bit, but brought nothing back on this trip :( but we had a blast!
I love the Hyatt it is so nice and soothing. We layed out by the pool for 4 days and I got plenty of sun, we all did for that matter. Its hard for me to say I got to much sun cause I love it so much. We drank our Mai Tai's and cocktails, had snacks and swam in the bath like crystal pool.

Just thought Id share a little of what I love to do while Im not making cards with all my blog buddies. :)

Wishing you a wonderful short week!

Princess and the Frog...

2010-05-26T18:53:00.000-07:00

Hi Paper Lovers...

Heres a gift bag I made for my friends little girl that is turning 5 on Saturday and everything is all about Princess of course. I used Once Upon A Princess cart and cut her to fit to page, I just love how she turned out and the color scheme is to match her party. I atteched her with pop dots to the front of the bag. I also made the little frog and cut him at 8" from CAC as the gift tag hanging from pink ribbon.
Did they turn out just so cute for a little girl who loves Princess :)

I hope everyone has a wonderful Memorial Day weekend! Every year my 4 girlfrinds and I take a 2 hour drive out to Palm Springs which is in the desert and live it up! We lay in the sun for hours (using our sun screen of course at our age :) Walk around all the shops and buy things we dont need but have to have, go out to dinner at the Blue Coyote which is our favorite mexican restaurant :) then hit up the Spa Casino to throw our money away and sometimes we even bring some back home with us! I hope that happens this trip :) Thats what Im doing this holiday weekend, so Ill see you all back here on Tuesday. Enjoy your long weekend and Id love to know what you have planned over the 3 day weekend :)

Thanks for looking!

Camo and Bling...

2010-05-24T13:31:00.000-07:00

Hi Paper Lovers!

Hope everyone is having a great start to their week :) This morning I felt like coloring. I pulled out my Copic markers and stated to practice on several images from The Greeting Farm. This one I thought turned out pretty cool, and I really like it. I just received a box full of bling, pearls and flowers on friday from Custom Crops so I added a bit of bling to the mix and a small flower to tie it all together :) and here it is, my finished card :) I tried to color camo pants on her so if it looks blotchy thats what its supposed to be, lol.

Check out THEGREETINGFARM for some adorable stamps and they have digi's too. If anyone is starting copic markers remember that there are Ciao and Sketch Markers, the Sketch Markers hold more ink and Id suggest to start to purchase the Sketch Markers. I purchase all of my Copic Markers at

CARPEDIEM STORE, they have the best prices, check them out :)

Wishing all of you a great week and thanks for leaving such great comments, it really makes my day!

Using My Copics...

2010-05-21T13:02:00.000-07:00

Hi Paper Lovers...

Today I pulled out my Copics and started to color and this is what I came up with! What do you think? Ive been taking some online classes to learn how to shade and color with my new Copic Markers and Im having such fun with watching the videos. Im learning alot and I just keep practicing :)

Hope everyone is having a great day and wishing you a terrific weekend :)

Grab My Blinky Bling!

2010-05-18T02:13:00.000-07:00

Hi Paper Lovers...

Hope your week is going great! Ive been in quite a paper funk lately and am not feeling creative at all. I hope this passes soon. I really am missing it, but I seem to be in a blaaahh mode lately.

I also wanted to remind everyone that I have a Blinky that you can add to your blog, help show support for your fellow crafters. If you have a blinky pls let me know as well, Id love to add it to my blog.

My blinky is at the upper right hand corner and all you have to do is copy and paste it into your layout or customize page where you have add a gadget, you also can move them all around by clicking on them and draging them to where you want them :)

Im hoping to get back in the swing of things soon so I can share some more things with all of you. I keep blog hoping for insperation, boy, there is some wonderful blogs out there in blog land, I see all kinds of lovely cards and projects but when I go to my craft room I just go blaaahh...Need my mojo back!

Have a great week and check back soon :)

Mini Album - Teresa Collins HOME Collection

2010-05-14T12:19:00.000-07:00

Hi Paper Lovers!

Here is the Teresa Collins HOME Collection Mini I made for my DD for their new home. The papers are amazing as you can see. I used transperacies in the collection as frames to slide pictures into. A great tip for decrative ribbon is, instead of buying it, make your own, use Staz On ink and stamp images on the ribbon, this is what I did as you can see in the first picture on the white ribbon. I used the TC Home Collection stamps. I also made alot of room for pictures and journeling. I love this paper collection! It's simple yet classy looking. And to finish it all off, I used my Bind-It-All and ribbons. This is the second mini I made and I really like making them, then next one Im making is by Teresa Collins as well and its her new Travel Collection, its just as beautiful as this one.

Thanks so much for looking and I really appreciate all of your wonderful comments you leave :)

Have a wonderful weekend!

Princess Card and Tag

2010-05-11T10:42:00.000-07:00

Hello Paper Lovers...

Hope your day is going well and beautiful!

Here is a little birthday card I made for our freinds little girl Karissa for her 5th birthday. Is'nt it cute! I love this cartrige for little girls, it has all of the princesses you could imagine on it.

Also check out Made by Momo's website for her #3 Challenge she's having, all you have to do is make a birthday card for a child or teen, how fun is that! Click HERE to get more info and to join her Challenge!

The Burtonesque Dolls challenge

2010-05-06T08:37:00.000-07:00

Hello Paper Lover!

Here is a card I made this morning for Tbe Burtonesque Dolls Challenge! All you have to do is incorporate stripes into your card so I added black and white layered cardstock to make wide stripes, I didnt have any striped paper, can you believe that!? WOW! I need to go shopping lol! I used a digi image from TGF that my dear blog buddie gave me and used my Copic markers to color it in. I think it turned out pretty cool.

Check out their website and join into their challenge HERE! They have a great blog and check out all of their DT cards, they are all fabulous! So hurry now, and swing on by there :)

Wishing all my blog buddies a wonderful day! And thank you all so much for all of the Birthday wishes :) I had a terrific day!

Strawberries and Kiwi's...

2010-05-04T08:23:00.000-07:00

Hi Paper Lovers,

Here is a card I made myself for my Birthday today :) ...LOL! Why not right!

I asked a favor from my blog buddy Nicole at Canadian Nickel Scrap'n if she could cut me some strawberries from her Perserves cartridge which I dont have, yet! She was so sweet to do me this great favor for me. I received the package yesterday with an amzing card she made (she'll be sharing it with you tomorrow on her blog, so make sure you check her BLOG out, :) and a wonderful muffin reciepe, that I can't wait to try.

So, here's the card I made with the some of the strawberries she sent me. It's on a standard A2 card, with SU card stock, Doodlebug patterned paper, isnt it so cute, I love the kiwi's and strawberries together :)

Thanks so much for looking and have a wonderful day!

Thank You Card...

2010-04-28T21:26:00.000-07:00

Hi Paper Lovers...

I made this little thank you card for my sweet freind & her family that gave me 3 cricut cartridges for an early birthday present. They have twin boy that are almost 1 1\2 and Im Nuts About Them :) Their little family is so sweet and Im lucky to have them in my life so I thought this was the perfect card.
I used my Create A Critter Cart. cut the squirrel at 3.5 and the phrase at 2 1/4, cardstock, the cutest patterened paper and all put on a kraft paper A2 card.

Also, I want to thank all of you for all of your sweet comments, awards and for following my blog. I check it everyday and look forward to see the amazing talent that I view while Im blog hopping, which I do alot!

Have a wonderful eveining.

Sunshine Award!

2010-04-28T09:05:00.000-07:00

Hello Paper Lovers!

I was just givin this award by Nicole at CanadianNickelScrapn ! Im so excited to receive this Award! Thank you so much for thinking of me, You've made my day!

Here are the award rules:

1. Post the prize on my blog.
2. Mention the blogger who tagged me.
3. Give the prize to 5 friends.
4. Post on my blog the link to their blogs.
5. Announce everyone on their blog.
6. Make a list with 10 things that I like.

Sending this Award to these amazing blog buddies...

1. LiveLoveAndScrap

2. AmazingGrace

3. UnderACherryTree

4. MadeByMomo

5. FlowerDiscoScrapHut

10 Things That I Like!

1. My sweet, sweet Man! He is amazing.
2. My 2 adorable kids, now 18 & 24. Living their own lives so the nest is pretty empty these days.
3. My friends are all so incredable! I love seeing them as much as I can.
4. My new car, I am loving it! Thank you sweetie :)
5. The BEACH! I LOVE the beach, the waves and sand makes me refreshed. I go there often.
6. My crafting makes me so happy, Im in love with my Cricut (sshhh dont tell my BF) lol!
7. Getting to know my new blog freinds.
8. Arranging flowers is my other deep passion.
9. Going to the movies, I like all type of movies.
10. Having my coffee in the morning, its a must!

I WON My First Challenge!

2010-04-27T17:58:00.000-07:00

Hi Paper Lovers!

I have Great news today! I won the BBTB2 Challenge! Im so excited I have been dancing around my house :) I want to thank all of the ladies who left such wonderful comments for me on this challenge.
This is the first challenge Ive won, Ive only have entered in 3 total. Here is another look at the card that I submitted for the BBTB2 Challenge. Thank you again!

A Little Ladybug Love...

2010-04-26T14:01:00.000-07:00

Hello Paper Lovers!

Here's a card I made yesterday. I was in the mood for ladybugs and seeing red :) Using my new fav Create A Critter Cartridge, scrap card stock and pattern paper from my stash, pop up dots, ribbon from Michael's, all on a standard kraft colored card. And this is what turned out. I want to thank ALL of you for leaving such sweet comments, it really makes my day :D

I also got an early Birthday present from my dear friend DeeAnn. Her and her adorable family gave me 3 Cricut Cartridges that she got at CostCo, I received Once Upon A Princess, Story Book and Stretch Your Imagination, how sweet was that. I am so excited to start using these new carts. Thank you so much !

Have a wonderful week and check back often for some more creative designs :)

Just A Little Hello

2010-04-24T12:02:00.000-07:00

Hi Paper Lovers!

Hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend so far. Ive been making a few little cards this morning, heres a cute little Owl card made with Create A Critter Cart. (what else would I be using lol)!
I am just loving this cartridge! So cute, so simple and so dang fun to put together :)
Using cardstock scraps, Spring Time paper pac and pop dots and dont forget the Prima flowers & thats it :) wwaalllaaa! a cute little card !
Enjoy !!

Live, Love, Laugh Plauqe

2010-04-22T21:11:00.000-07:00

Hi again Paper Lovers!

Here is a plaque I made that I purchased from Arlene at ButterflyKissesWithLove. The kit came with all that you see, Graphic 45 papers, Tim Holtz Chipboard peices, hooks, flowers, letter and a few other items that I did not use. It was all put together with love by me. Ive never made anything like this and I love it. Check out Arlene's website & YouTube videos for great insperation, she is so very talented and has some really lovely items for sale on her site. Thanks for looking!

Coloring with my new Copic Markers

2010-04-22T20:39:00.000-07:00

Hi Paper Lovers!

Today I was playing around trying to learn how to shade with my Copic Markers, my new found love. I am having such a great time coloring :) Here are 2 cards that I made today, I hope you like them :) I got the Digi Stamps from TheGreetingFarm . They have a great selection of digi & regular stamps, swing on over there and check them out.

Copics Used R0000,E21,R35, R37, E37, E33
E21, RV13, RV21,E33, E37,V04,V12,B00,B23

Made By Momo Challenge #1

2010-04-20T19:50:00.000-07:00

Hi Paper Lovers!

Momo over at Made By Momo is having her FIRST Challenge! And all you have todo is make a card with an animal on it. How perfect is this for a chance to use the Create A Critter Cartridge!

I chose the CAC cart and made this little card. Using scrap cardstock and dimensionals. Super fun!

Swing on over to Momo's and check this challenge out! Good Luck everyone!

Bitten By The Bug 2 Challenge!

2010-04-19T00:14:00.000-07:00

Hi Paper Lovers!

Here is a little card I made for Bitten By The Bug 2 Challenge. I used a standard kraft card and I stamped the hula dancer with The Greeting Farm Stamp and colored in with my new copic markers :) Im having a blast playing with my new markers and learning how to shade. I also had to have something cut with my Cricut and I used Life's is a Beach Cartridge cutting the palm tree, flowers and leaves. I really like how it turned out!
Swing by www.heather-bittenbythebug2.blogspot.com/ to check out the challenge and give it a try!

Thanks for looking and all of your sweet comments all of you always leave :)

Things That Make Me Happy Blog Award!

2010-04-18T00:19:00.000-07:00

Hi Paper Lovers!

Look what I was given today by Liz at Liz's Paper Loft! How sweet is she for giving me this beautiful award! Go over and check her blog out HERE and see what amazing talent she has! Thank you so much Liz, you really made my day!

10 Things That Make Me Happy!

1. Tha man of my dreams makes me so happy! He works hard to give us an amazing life and Im able to stay home and do the things I enjoy!

2. Spending time with my kids, when they are able too. At least I get to talk to them on the phone more then I get to see them these days.

3. Sharing my cards that I make on my blog with all of my new blog friends.

4. Arranging flowers and decorating for parties.

5. Spending time with my friends. Getting together at least once a week for a girl's day is something I really look forward to.

6. Driving my new car around, all over the place. Thank you sweetheart! I love it!

7. Making cards and using my Cricut Expressions machine.

8. Getting facials or a spa treatment.

9. Taking my walks around our neighborhood.

10. Going to the movies.

Archiving Angel Give A Way !

2010-04-15T20:15:00.000-07:00

Hi again Paper lovers!
We have another great Give A Way today from Archiving Angel!
So swing on by her blog and check out this amazing new tool for brads! and The Ali Edwards Book- "A Designer's Eye for Scrapbooking" www.archiving-angel.blogspot.com/
All you have to do is become a follower of her blog, help her hit 100+
Leave her a comment
Post this on your blog and spread the word!

How fun is this! Thanks !

Create A Critter Give a Way by Canadian Nickel Scrap'n

2010-04-14T17:51:00.000-07:00

Hey Paper lovers!

Our freind over at Canadian Nickel Scrap'n (Nicole) is having an amazing blog candy this week!
All you have to do is sign up to be a follower, help her hit 100+ followers!
Post this pic on your blog of the great cartridge & spread the word!
Leave her a comment of what little critter you absolutely love!

How fun is that!

What a great give a way! Slip on over there and give her a some love!
www.canadiannickelscrapn.blogspot.com/2010/04/create-critter-giveaway.html

Good luck everyone!

Mother's Day Card

2010-04-10T23:51:00.000-07:00

Hi again paper pals!
I was working on my Mother's Day card today and wanted to share it with you. I got my insperation from Arlene at Mybutterflykisses. I used a standard 5x7 card, distressed inked around the edges and added photo corners to each corner. Using black cardstock I heat embossed Ranger's Black embossing powerder to give it that aged look. I added one of the talented Arlenes lollipop flowers she made to the bottom of the card and also added Prmia pearl swirl and Prima Fairytale rose buds along the side with a tattered heart. I used a SU punch around Happy Mother's Day. I also added a photo from google (typed in Vintage Woman) and beaded fringe at the bottom to finish it off. I hope you like it. Thanks so much for looking :)

MPS Pink, Green & Black Challenge

2010-04-10T23:40:00.000-07:00

Hello My Paper Buddies!

Here is a little card I made for My Pink Stampers Pink, Green & Black Challenge today. I used the Just Because Cards Cartridge and cut the little Scottie Dog. I used some black glossy chip board letters for the work HELLO and Prima flowers with of course and little bling in the center.
I hope you like it :)

Create A Critter Cart :)

2010-04-07T15:12:00.000-07:00

Hello again everyone!
The mail man just delivered my Create A Critter Cart this afternoon and so I just had to make up a little card. Here is a simple card using the piggy cut from the cartridge and cut at 3". This cart seems very simple and has so many cute images on it. Ill be sharing more soon.
Thanks for looking and I really appreciate your comments, thank you so much for the kind words :)
Enjoy!

Just Because Cards Cartridge

2010-04-07T12:45:00.000-07:00

Hi Paper Lovers!
Here is a little card I made this beautiful afternoon. Using my JBC cart I cut all the images out at 6" except for the oval, for a reminder if you do not know, the stencil cut, cuts out at real size, so I had to cut that out at 2". I think it turned out pretty cute!
Thanks for looking!

My Pink Stamper Gallary!

2010-04-06T19:53:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone!
Im really excited today! Robyn over at My Pink Stamper chose my Aloha Card to be in her PINK GALLARY! Go take a look at her site, she has a NEW LOOK and alot of new features. http://www.mypinkstamper.com/ Go on over and look around.

Here is the card I submited :)

Thanks for looking!

Bitten By The Bug 2 "Delivery" Challenge

2010-04-06T17:35:00.000-07:00

Hi fellow crafters!
Here's a little card I had made for the Bitten By Then Bug 2 Challenge with the New Arrival Cartridge!

How fun and cute is this cartridge :)

Happy Easter...

2010-04-03T15:44:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone!
Wishing everyone a wonderful Easter weekend :)
I wanted to share a few little cards I had made over the week. I just dropped them in the mailbox today, yes, they will arrive a little late but at least I got them out :)
I even got to play with my new Copic markers and made a little bunny card for my son and his girlfriend. Im enjoying coloring again, I have'nt done that in years. The Copic's are very fun to play with, Im still learning about the shading and I need to get more colors. I purchased 25 colors yesterday at Oh Scrap in Costa Mesa CA, it's a great scrapbooking store and they have a wide variety of things, a little to much cause every time I go in there Im always leaving with more than I planned to buy LOL!
I hope you like the cards, and I want to thank you for all of your wonderful comments that you leave, I really appreciate it and it makes me smile :)

Enjoy your wonderful Easter weekend!

BEAUTIFUL BLOG AWARD!

2010-03-26T00:58:00.000-07:00

I'm super excited to receive this award! It is my first award! I was given this by Liz at http://www.lizspaperloft.blogspot.com/ ! Thank you so much Liz I am so touched and honored that you thought of me for this award. You have been such an insperation to me and I greatly appreciate your talent you share with all of us.

There are a few rules to accepting the award so here they are:

1. Thank the person who nominated you
2. Copy the award and paste it on your blog
3. Link to the person who nominated you for the award
4. List 10 interesting things about yourself
5. Nominate 10 other Beautiful Bloggers

Ten Interesting Things About Me:

1. I live with the man of my dreams (Shane). We've been together for 8 years and going strong.

2. I have 2 beautiful children, Brittany who's 24 & Chadd who is18, Im so proud of them.

3. I have to have my coffee in the morning with lots and lots of cream in it.

4. I started making cards when I received my Cricut last May for my birthday (2009) and Im loving all of the paper crafting Im learning to do.

5. I LOVE the beach, any beach as long as there are waves and sand I am happy. I often go to the beach just to walk the shore and think or drive down along the coast and smell the salt air. I love doing that.

6. My favorite color is blue but I wear more black then anything.

7. Im 47 and my birthday is in May

8. I love vanilla ice cream, it's a weakness, expecially late at night.

9. My other passion is arranging flowers.

10. I love to organize parties and decorate for them too.

Nominate 10 other Beautiful Bloggers:

1. Butterfly Kisses
2. Canadian Nickel Scrap'n
3. A Place For My Cards
4. Disguised As A Grown Up
5. Live Love & Scrap
6. My Creative Time
7. Keep On Scrappin
8. The Kricut Korner of VT
9. FlowerDisco
10. Going Buggy

Love This Paper!

2010-03-21T15:21:00.000-07:00

Hi Paper Lovers! I just received this paper pac over the weekend and I had to jump in right away and start using it, it's by BasicGrey and is called Lemon Aid, Its so dang cute! So I grabbed my Straight From The Nest cartridge and went to town. Here are a few cards I made last night :) Thanks for stopping by too, your comment always make me smile and it's great getting to know my new friends :)
Happy Spring everyone and I hope your having a wonderful Sunday :)

Straight From The Nest

2010-03-17T16:29:00.000-07:00

Hi paper lovers! I reveived my new Straight From The Nest cartridge this afternoon and right away I had to make a couple of little cards. I L-O-V-E this cartridge! It has so many cute images on it and so much variety. I hope you enjoy these cards and I hope you are going to add this cart to your collection. Its a must have! Well I think so :)
Also, I made a Blinky Button and added it to my page, If you want, I know you want to ;) go a head and grab it and add it to your blog to help pass the word. And if you have a Blinky, let me know and Ill add it to my blog as well :) We have to help eachother out passing along our creative talents to Blog-Land :)

Have a beautiful day! Im loving it today too, it's 85 here in Southern California (Orange County) gotta love the sunshine, it feels almost like summer :) yeah!

A Little Easter Card

2010-03-12T23:08:00.000-08:00

Hello paper lovers!
Here's a little simple Easter Bunny card I made tonight. Using the Easter cartridge. Hope you like it.

Also, thanks for looking and leaving all of your wonderful comments. I greatly appreciate your input.

My Replacement Cricut Arrived!

2010-03-09T10:26:00.000-08:00

Hi fellow crafters! I just had to share this great news. Im back Cricut-ing! Within 4 days I received my replacement Cricut Expressions! 4 days! WOW! what great customer service. I thought Id wait weeks for it. It arrived this morning (Tuesday) via UPS. It is a brand new one with extra cartriges and even a new matt & blade. The cartridges I already have but if anyone is interested in them I'll pass them on to you. They are Plantin Schoolbook and Accent Essentials, so if your interested pls leave me a message on here and Ill be more than happy to send them out to you. I just am so happy and wanted to share the great news with you.
Wishing all a wonderful week and keep up your creative energy and share your projects with us all ;)

A Few Simple Cards

2010-03-08T13:56:00.000-08:00

Hello fellow crafters! I just wanted to share a few simple cards I made over the weekend. Im still without my Cricut but Im hanging in there. So this is what I came up with, using cardstock a few little flowers, a little ribbon and of course a littl glitter to brighten things up.
Wishing all of my new friends a wonderful week and check back again soon to see what eles Ive came up with :)
Thanks for looking!

My Cricut just broke! But I got this card finished!

2010-03-06T13:32:00.000-08:00

Hi fellow crafters! Hope all of you are having a better day then I am. Yesterday I was making some cards using my Cricut and the needle houseing started to skip cuts along the edges of the matt. I called customer service to report this and as they went through a few diagnostic tests and it still failed to cut completely. They have decided to send me a replacement machine and Im to return my broken one upon the arrival. What great customer service! I thought Id have to return this one and wait weeks, but they are putting a rush on it! yeah! Im still without my Cricut for a little bit but Im so happy with their return policy. I had a problem months ago with my Gypsy not syncing with my Expressions and their customer service was terrififc then as well.
Ill still be posting a few simple cards over the weekend, so come back and let me know what you think. Before my machine stopped working I was working on a Wedding card for my boyfriends boss, their wedding is going to be in Maui in July (I know its a little early to be thinking about it but I had some inperation with my TC Wedding paper collection and could'nt wait lol)

Wishing everyone a wonderful weekend and thanks for looking at my site. Your comments are very much appreciated and makes me smile so much! I love sharing with my new friends.

Click here for a chance to win! Obsessed With Scrapbooking GIVE-A-WAY

2010-03-05T13:46:00.000-08:00

Hey fellow crafters!! One of my fav blogs "Obsessed With Scrapbooking" is giving away some great stuff from a paperline called SEI. The prizes are: a large Happy Day paper pack with embellishment sheets, Happy Day borders, epoxy stickers and dimensional elements. Be sure to check out http://www.obsessedwithscrapbooking.com/ for details. Great blog with a lot of wonderful scrapbooking projects.

Happy St. Patrick's Day Card

2010-02-23T10:45:00.000-08:00

Hi Everyone! I'm starting to make a few St. Paddy's Day cards and wanted to share my first one so far. I used the Paperdoll DressUp cartridge. The leperechaun was cut at 3" and the lucky pot of gold filled with yellow buttons was cut at 4". The word LUCKY was cut using the Don Juan cartridge at 1 1/2".
I think it came out pretty cute. I'm sending it to my good friend Lisa and her Irish boyfriend and I'm sure they will love it!
Thanks for looking and have a great day!