Getting Back~

Hello everyone~
While I'm not all the way back to normal after what seems like a month full of trips, I will be showing a few thing this week. With the boys starting school in two days, we have those last minute things to take care of. Which as you may know, can leave no time to do other things like craft. Although I did get a little time to play yesterday, once the boys went to bed and my husband was out doing his football draft.
As you may have noticed I'm starting to do more scrapbooking (digital that is). Yes, sometimes I go and do a paper page, but it is just super easy and fast creating a digital one. Plus makes my brain work a little more. Below are a two pages I did using a kit by Ooh-n-ah designs over at the Brownie Scrap. I was working on the August challenge, but happen to pick a kit from their July challenge. Guess I have to go grab another kit!!!
These pictures are of Cole: These pictures are of Cody:

Yes, they are very similar pages! Sometimes it is just a little easier on me to get done. Thanks so much for stopping by!!!

Kick up your heels~

Happy Friday everyone~
Today, I have a fun card using Bucky Broncho from Stitchy Stamps. It also is my dt card for the IDIC challenge using the sketch below. Just to let you all know, IDIC challenge will be moving to Sundays starting in September. Hope you join in on the fun, and remember if you have any IDIC digis, why not use them!!!
Some other challenge used:
Donnas Den: lots of layers
City Crafters: stars
and
Lili of the Valley: Let's go dotty for circles
My card:

Supplies~

stamps: horse (Stitchy stamps), saying and star (Cat's pajamas)

Cardstock/Ink: chocolate, white, designer paper, and copics

Extra: sewing, star brads, brad, whitle gel pen, and inked edges

Thanks so much for stopping by!!!

Back to School

It's that time of year, and I have to say that I'm both happy but sad. While the boys will be heading off to school all day, which will leave me time to get things done around the house. It also means that they are growing up. Which I really hate to see. Yes, they will always be my little boys, but it just not the same. Only a week left till they head into the 1st grade!!! Here is one of the cards I did for that special day:
Challenges used:
SD: back to school
and
Twisted Thursdays: alphabets Supplies~
Stamps: word September and ruler (Shirley 2 Girls)
Cardstock/Ink: 2 types of designer paper (Karen Funk), black, white, and copics
Extra: paper punch and brads

Thankful~

While I do have something to share with all of you for today, my post will be short. We have family coming in for the day, and they will be here any minute.

This is another card for my November challenge. If you would like to play along, you have less than 24 hours to join in on the fun. Never to early to start those fall cards!
Supplies~

Stamps: pumpkins, and thanksgiving saying (SU)
Cardstock/Ink: mustard, chocolate, white, designer paper, and copics
Extra: twill, button, paper punch, and gel pen

Thanks so much for stopping by!!!

Where are you~

Sorry I haven't been around lately. Life has been crazy with getting ready for school, PTA, and last minute trips. Here are some pictures from our trip to Spokane for my cousin's wedding. It was tons of fun seeing all of the family. She was very beautiful and stunning!

The boys playing with their cousin Beau

Cole

Cody

Aunt Debbie (my cousin's mom)

Me with my Nana

Jessica with her new husband Dan and the boys

My Nana, Jessica, and Aunt Debbie

Aunt Beth and my cousin Rebekah

Todd and the boys
Me, Jessica, and my sister Rachel

Will be back tomorrow with a card to share!

In the air~

Wow, Friday is already here. Where is the time going. Today, I want to share my creation for the IDIC challenge, sponsored by Crafty Pad. This week's theme is anything but a card. Also I have great news to share: the I did it Creations and Stitchy Bear have joined together to make ONE major store. Super exciting news!!! So be sure to stop by both the IDIC challenge and the new shop.

Since the challenge is anything but a card, I decided to do scrapbook page (have so many to do)!

Closer look at Patch Flying stamp by Crafty Pad

Supplies~

Stamps: dog with plane (Patch flying: Crafty Pad)

Cardstock/Ink: designer paper, coal black, white, and copics

Extra: paper punch and ribbon

Thanks so much for stopping by!!!

Old Fashioned~

Today, I have a little different card than I create most of the time. I went more old fashioned, which of course is inspired by the image I used. It is for the challenge over at IDIC called be creative. The challenge is sponsored by Fanyella Digital Stamps, who is also the creator of the digital image. Hope to see you join us with your creative project, and if you have a Fanyella image, why not use it.
Supplies~
Stamps: Lady (Lili in her finery: Fanyella)
Cardstock/Ink: light gray, designer paper, white, and copics
Extra: scalloped die cute, ribbon, pearls, and 3-D image


Here are some other great images you can pick up at the store:

Thanks for stopping by!!!

#39: All about November~

#39: All about November
Create something that is inspired by the month of November!!!

Here are a couple more details:
1. create any kind of project
2. can be combined with other challenges
3. use any stamps
4. deadline Aug 26th (two weeks)
5. add a direct link with Linky Tools (this way we can see what everyone one creates)
6. add a link back to HFOS
7. play as many times as you like

Here is a sample for all of you (because November is about Giving Thanks, I made this thank you card):
I'm in love with making these paper flowers, such fun!!!
Supplies:

Stamps: saying: thank you for your generosity

Cardstock/Ink: designer paper, dark purple, aqua, and cream

Extra: ribbon, flowers, paper punch, and brads

I'm still here~

I finally have something to share, sorry about the last couple of days with no posts. These last few days have been super busy with tons of other stuff. Which of course leaves me with little time to craft. Plus a room full of unfinished projects, lol! Such a mess. But not to worry I do have something for all of you this morning: Supplies~
Stamps: celebrate your day (Papertrey) and leaf background (SU)
Cardstock/Ink: chocolate, designer paper, and cream
Extra: scalloped punch, brad, flower punches, ribbons and nestie

Thanks so much for stopping by!!!

Busy day today~

So if you happen to read my post on Friday, you saw that we were taking the boys to the museum and an IMAX movie. We had such a great time in Victoria this weekend. It did rain on us, but we still had tons of fun. Plus I have a few pages I did of our trip below, but first one of the cards I did earlier this morning. I'm always in need of guy birthday cards. :) Supplies~
Stamps: numbers (CTMH) and saying (Papertrey)
Cardstock/Ink: white, coal, and designer paper
Extra: brads and paper punch

Now for my scrapbook pages. I've been super busy working on these. Don't want to fall too far behind, plus using digital paper/elements make is so easy!!!
For both of the pages I used Tell My Story by Toucan Scraps.
The boys are smelling the roses at the Empress Hotel gardens.

Thanks so much for stopping by!!!

Cute Brown Bear~

First Happy Friday~
While all of you are reading this, I'm spending time with the family. We have the whole weekend planned with tons of fun things to do (like an IMAX movie and museum). Both are firsts for the boys!!!
Now onto my cards for today. Today it is all about the IDIC challenge. Which is always fun due to working with new sponsors every week. The challenge for the week is cute with our newest sponsor/designer JLJ Designs. Please remember that while we like to see you use products from our sponsor or store, it is okay if you don't.
Before getting to the cards, I want to share a few more things:
If you are looking to purchase anything from the store, be sure to use this coupon code (if order is over $4.00). Every little helps!!!
I also want to share, that the forum is having a party. Just click HERE, and join in on the fun!!!

Okay, now for my cards:

Supplies~

Stamps: bear (JLJ designs), saying: one little baby...many happy hearts! (SU), and heart (Papertrey)

Cardstock/Ink: hot pink, gable green, designer paper, white, chocolate, and copics

Extra: button, ribbon, papr punch, and inked edges

For my second card:

Supplies~

Stamps: bear (JLJ Designs) and saying sweet little one (SU)

Cardstock/Ink: designer paper (Toucan Scraps), brocade blue, chocolate, white, and copics

Extra: ribbon, brads, and paper punch

#37: Handy Five

Looks like we have some stressful crafters out there, lol. Thanks so much for all of you joining in the fun with the punch it out challenge. Wonderful projects!!! Below are the top 5: Tina:

Addii:

Lauren:

Tracey V:

Cindy:

Thanks again!!!

All about Nature~

Sorry about not getting back yesterday with a card. After playing around some more, my husband decided to come home a little earlier, too. Of course leaving me no time to craft. But no worries, as I have two different cards to share today. This way you didn't miss anything!!!
Challenges used:
Alphabet challenge: nature (both cards)
Paperplay: anything goes (both cards)
and
Charisma Cardz: something with a tail (last card) Supplies~
stamps: saying (Happy Holidays) and pine cone (SU) and snowflakes (Papertrey)
Cardstock/Ink: chocolate, kraft, red, garden green, and white
Extra: oval punch, ribbon, glitter, and puff paint

Supplies~

Cardstock/Ink: designer paper and baja

Extra: paper punch, nestie, glitter, ribbon, and buttons

Yes, I'm still in a Christmas mood. Although with Back to School and Halloween so close, I'm starting to get their bugs too, lol. Thanks so much for stopping by, see ya!!!

Joys of kids~

Just want to share what I did this morning, playing around with some pictures. It uses products from the July Mega kit over at RAKScraps. I used parts from Toucan Scraps, Kiss this design, and Winks Art Graphics.
Challenges used:
Mega challenge: recipe
and
Scrapping with IDIC: flourishes and swirls

This is a picture of Cody doing his hair.
Thanks for stopping by!!!

A bunny winter~

Today, I'm very excited to share a new digi creator: Zlatoena!!! Love, love these cute little bunnies. She is also the sponsor over at The Crazy Challenge. This week it is all about color combo: olive, fuchsia, and teal. Such fun colors to work with!!! If you are in need of some inspiration, be sure to check out the Crazy Challenge. Also I want to welcome our new designers!!! Here they are:

Anne
Ivolina
Bev
Emma and Susan
Irena
Wendy
Alanna
Weirdcat

Now for my card~
Challenges used:
Tuesday Taggers: Christmas in July
and
Creative Inspirations: animals

Supplies~

Stamps: bunny (Zlatoena) and happy holidays (SU)

Cardstock/Ink: white, teal, designer paper, olive, hot pink, and copics

Extra: snowflake punch, button, glitter, nestie, paper punch, and ribbon

Thanks so much for stopping by!!!

Cute as a bug~

Happy Sunday~
Hope all of you are enjoying your day. While you are reading this, I'm having a day out and about with the family.
Today, I have a few cards to share with all of you. My first one is for the PIO challenge: bugs, bees, and butterflies sponsored by Digital Delights! I'm using the cute ladybug called Lara. You can purchase her here. Such fun and easy to work with digital stamps. Hope you join in on the fun over at PIO.
Challenges used:
PIO: bee, ladybug, butterflies

SD: get out of the box (stitching)

Crafty Creations: summer lovin'

My time craft challenge: check it out

Papertake Weekly challenge: sketch

Supplies:

Stamps: ladybug (Digital Delights)

Cardstock/Ink: white, red, designer paper, and copics

Extra: eyelets, paper punch, embossing, stitching, and white gel pen

Now for my other cards:

This month I'm the guest designer for Christmas Cards all year 'round, and the challenge for the month of Aug is snowflakes. So grab all of the snowflake goodies, and come and join us!!!

Supplies:

Stamps: snowman (Pixie Dust Studio), snowflakes and saying (Papertrey)

Cardstock/Ink: light and dark purple, designer paper, baja, rustic cream, and copics

Extra: ribbon, die cuts scalloped, snowflake punch, brad, glitter, and nestie

For my last card~

Supplies:
Stamps: snowflakes (papertrey) and girl with snowman (digistampcharacters)
Cardstock/Ink: kraft, teal, chocolate, brocade blue, white, and copics
Extra: snowflake punches, button, glitter, glitter, and inked edges

Thanks so much for stopping by!!!