tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23122389957699243502012-02-29T18:04:59.898-05:00Sandra Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01069990974117850450noreply@blogger.comBlogger1281100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2312238995769924350.post-31879055291246404442012-02-24T10:45:00.004-05:002012-02-24T11:39:54.265-05:00

Has it really been 3 months since my last post????? Oh my.Well, since then my P.I.C.C and I have had our yearly Christmas Craft show and working overtime for another show for the end of March. So, needless to say, things have been busy busy busy!We have never done a craft show in the spring so the criteria changes. More Easter cards, Mother's/Father's Day, Wedding, Communion, and to top it all

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Evening :)Well our craft show is around the corner and with that comes boxes and boxes aaaand boxes of stuff just lining our hallway, stairs and just about anywhere! Ever get the feeling that your missing something? Or not have enough? That's me....for the past month! LOLEverything will fall into place... Breathe...Tonight I have a simple card for you. Made to order for a client :) This was

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Happy Friday!Quick post for ya'll :)A client asked me for a card for her 15 year old niece and this is what I came up with. Once the kids hit the 10 year mark, they are super tough to create for. I think at least.....Challenges I'd like to enter:Paper Pretties: Embellish ItThe Paper Shelter: Anything GoesSimon Says Stamp: Anything GoesPaper Minutes: SkeletonParty Time Tuesdays: Anything GoesTCP

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Howdy Ho!It's Friday night and I'm watching T.V with the hubby :) This is me typing between commercials! lolWhat a pleasant surprise this morning when I scoped my Friday blogroll. My sympathy cards HERE were mentioned on the almighty Moxie Fab World Blog! Oh happy day! *Insert dancing through the meadows here*As always, Moxie Fab World has uber wonderful challenges. This month they are

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Good Morning!It's one c-c-c-c-old and gloomy day here :(We have had some great weather but it looks like summer is long gone. I don't know about you but I don't mind cool weather. As long as it warms up a bit for Halloween. Nothing is worse than kiddies all bundled up not being able to showcase their costumes....Anyhoo, Here are some sympathy card I put together for the craft show. My P.I.C.C

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Good evening :)I'm watching the season premiere of Desperate Housewives and truly enjoying the peacefulness in the home. Aaaaaaannnnd breathe......Oh so nice.Another Birthday card put together with a Some Odd Girl image I colored in prior :) I kept the inside blank. You never know what age people are shopping for.Challenges I'd like to enter:Paper Sundaes: Anything GoesThe Squirrel And The Fox:

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Happy Weekend :)I have been neglecting the blog lately :( With summer over, and the yearly bazaar coming up, crafting goodness it at it's best! Loads of stuff to post!I had some left over images that I colored a while back and finally put them to use. Some Odd Girl and some of the cutest, oddest the girls ;)Entering the following challenges:Ellephantastic: Here Come The GirlsStamp Scrap And

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Hey folks! Quick post today... I have been making TONS of cards for the up and coming bazaar and this is one of them. Everything I've been making I multiply it 4 times! Better to have more than less I say! My trusty Create A Critter Cart and Gypsy did most of the work :) Challenges I'd like to enter: Fantabulous Cricut: Birthdays A Spoon Full Of Sugar: Birthdays Papertake Weekly:

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Oh how I love kiddie challenges :)Lia doesn't have much patience for creating these days with the nice weather and all but once she found out that Simon Says Stamp is having another children's challenge she went to work :)I tried to teach her how to combine challenges and gather inspiration from various sketches, color combos and themes. This is what she chose..Challenges Lia is Entering:Simon

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Well, I have to say, this summer has been the busiest, hottest, most tiring yet most amazing one ever! Amusement parks, Art studios, sprinklers, late nights with friends.... and still a month to go!It took alot of mojo to walk into my craft room one hot summer night. Stared for a little. Then dusted off the cricut and went to work. For last years bazaar, we didn't make many shape cards. We

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Happy Monday :)So far, spring has been super duper! The weather has been cooperating and I LOVE IT! Keeping on the happy train, Kaboodle Doodles had another wonderful challenge for you :)This week we want to see FOOD AND/OR DRINK on your creations. Our sponsor this week is the awesome Meljens Designs. The winner (chosen at random) will receive 4 images!Entering the following challenges:Stampin

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It's Monday!And Every Monday you can count on a brand new challenge over at Kaboodle Doodles and this week is no different :)This week we want to see some MYSTICAL/CREATURES. Fairies, Elves....anything that comes into your dreams at night ;)Our sponsor this week is Whoopsi Daisy. Whoopsi Daisy has kindly offered us some images to play with. The winner (chosen at random) will receive 2 sheets/8

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Happy Monday Everyone :)Today over at Kaboodle Doodles we have another yummy challenge! This week we want you to show us USE YOUR COUNTRY'S FLAG COLORS. Now like many people, I was born to immigrant parents but born in the great white north. My Father and Mother were both born in Portugal and arrived here in Ontario in the 60's. So MY country is Canada :) Canada's colors are as basic as they

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Hi all!The summer months are around the corner and the DT and I will be taking a little break from the Paper Romance challenges. We will remain hosting challenges until June 30th so plenty of time to play along! An exact date of the return had not been decided yet but we will definitely keep you all posted as info arrives.Also, the one and only Amy, will be having a SUMMER STAMP BLOWOUT SALE!

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Hiya!Fast post today.........Over at Kaboodle Doodles this week we want to see distressing. Tear, rip, crumple and destroy to your hearts content! LOLOur sponsor this week is the always generous Crafty Pad. The winner (chosen at random) will receive 2 of their digi images :)My Recipe:A2Cardstock: RecollectionsPatterned Paper: K & COStamps: StampologyImage: Crafty PadOther: Twine, Flowers (

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I'm am seriously sick of all this rain! 8 DAYS STRAIGHT with one more to go! BOOOOOOOOI'm slacking on my photography because of the darkness in the house. My poor Emma is growing up so fast and I can't capture anything but grainy nasty gloomy pooie photos! U-G-HThere's my venting for the week..........So on to the fun stuff :) This week over at Paper Romance we want to see ANYTHING BUT A

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Hello Monday!Well the nice weather here was short lived :(We have had rain for 3 days now and it looks like more to come. Boo.On a happier note, it's another Kaboodle Doodles Day! This week we have a TIC TAC TOE recipe for ya. Here is the board:I chose DIGI DIECUT/PUNCH GLITTER. I used an adorable image from our sponsor Digital Delights. This weeks winner (chosen at random) will receive a

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So busy is an understatement! I can't stay afloat with life these days, especially since the weather got better. I get the kids out EVERYDAY and they still want more! Cleaning the house doesn't even make sense cause 5 seconds later, it's a mess again!I really just want a break from it all. Maybe start the day with some yoga then a tea with the morning paper or a chapter of my current read.

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Howdy :)Quick one for you today. This week over at Paper Romance this week we want to see your MOTHER"S DAY projects. For my card I used Spring Birdhouse GardenGet in on the challenge for a chance at Top 3 and a chance at the monthly prize of a $10 Gift Certificate to The Paper Romance Store.My Recipe:A2Cardstock: RecollectionsPatterned Paper: K & COStamps: Spring Birdhouse Garden, Hero Arts,

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Happy Monday!I hope everyone had a delightful Mother's Day yesterday :) Mine was lovely. Went to visit my Grandmother and as always, a beautiful visit. Also went to see the MIL and some friends before bed so a great day overall :)Sooooo ready to start a new week with a yummy new Kaboodle Doodles challenge? This week we want to see LOTS OF LAYERS. Now, everyone sees this differently so here

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Morning all :)It's a Paper Romance kind of day today! Hope you all enjoyed last week's challenge :)This week we are wanting to see your FAVORITE DIE/DIES. Be it an electronic cutter or cuttlebug. Whichever helps you create your favorite!For this card I used the trusty My Favorite Things die. It belongs with the Polka Dot Greetings Collection. Also, being a lovey dovey card, I used High Hopes

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It's a Kaboodle Doodles day!! Today over at KD this week, we want to see some "B" EMBELLISHMENTS. Brads, Bling, buttons, bows, and on and on and on........So fun right? Our sponsor this week is the awesome Di's Digis. Di's Digi's generously gave us some images to work with and I chose the super adorable Cherry Cake. Added a Brad, a Bow :)The winner (Chosen at random) will receive 5 images

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Hi hi :)It's again, a gloomy day here. The weekend looks promising but yesterday we were expecting SEVERE storms and nothing came....nothing! TRUST NO ONE!! LOLOn the brighter side of things, Paper Romance wants to see some SUMMER! Bring it on! Were looking for something, ANYTHING that screams brightness and heat. The winner (chosen at random) will be entered into the monthly prize of a $10

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Let the countdown begin! 4 days until England marries it's future king and queen!I'm not an obsessive follower but interested to say the least. The Renaissance is my era of choice. I have read everything on King Henry VIII and each one of his wives. The Tudors was my guilty pleasure and now I am currently watching The Borgias (The Original Crime Family). Sooooo juicy!So in celebration, The

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Happy Thursday!Well it's been a dark and gloomy week so far here :( Spring is just not wanting to cooperate!On the brighter side of things, We have a new challenge over at Paper Romance this week. This week we want to see some TAGS. Add them to a card or scrapbook page or just on their own....it's up to you!For this tag I used the cutest set of skunks I've ever seen. I am actually terrified

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Going through my blog roll I noticed one of my favorite challenge blogs is hosting a challenge especially for the kids! Oh what fun! I loooove when my girls craft with me. Even though I don't get anything done for myself, at least they feel connected with what I enjoy :)So, First up to bat is Lia. Lia just turned 7 and is on an Earth Day binge! She talks about recycling and litter whenever

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Happy Monday!Today is a new challenge day over at Kaboodle Doodles. This week our theme is EASTER. Our sponsor this week is Some Odd Girl. For this card I used Hard Work Bunny. Isn't he adorable!The winner (chosen at random) will receive 3 images from Some Odd Girl and like always, there is a top 3 up for grabs on the challenge blog :)I'd like to enter the following challenges:Creative

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Hi hi :)Well I have oodles of pictures from Lia's wonderful Birthday party buuuut blogger seems to be in a touchy mood today so the pics are gonna wait :( ***************This week over at Paper Romance we have an awesome challenge for ya'll! We want to see PAPER FLOWERS. They can be hand made or store bought, it's up to you!For this

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Hi all :) Short one for me today. Lia's party was this past weekend and it's clean up time! YUCK! Over at Kaboodle Doodles this week we want to see CUTE AND CUDDLY'S. I can see alot of paper cheeks being pinched ;) For my card I used an image from this weeks sponsor Digital Delights. This guy in most cases should be dangerous but I think this one is super cute and cuddly :)) The winner of

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Hello Thursday :)It's been a heck of a week for me! Ooodles and oodles of cards, planners, party favors, thank you cards yada yada yada yada.......... aaaaand EXHALE! LOLSo so busy today and everyday until Saturday for the big shindig so gonna keep this short and sweet....tutu sweet ;)Today over at Paper Romance we have a dandy recipe for ya. Listen up folks, this is gonna knock your socks off!

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Hi hi!Guess what? Today is my lovely little Lia's Birthday!!!! Today my angel turns 7 years old......where did the time go?!?She never had a birthday during a school day so she is super excited to be there and soak in the attention :DWhat a perfect day to introduce you to our latest challenge over at Kaboodle Doodles. This week we want you to GET GIRLY. Frills, flowers, pinks and prettiness all

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~~~Happy April~~~A WHOLE lot happening this month for me. Lia's Birthday is on the 4th and party on the 9th so it's crunch time! Almost all of the decorations were done by hand so celebrations kinda started last month...LOL. The only way I can stay on top of things is to designate a day for each room in the house so Birthday/Spring clean up begins! UGH....On the brighter side of things, It's a

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Helllloooo :)Another yummy challenge over at Paper Romance this week. This week we want to see BLING, SPARKLE, GLITTER and just about anything that shines!This week's winner will be put into the monthly draw for a $10 Gift Certificate to spend at The Paper Romance Store :)) Oh and....... There's a blinkie up for grabs too! Yup. A few changes for our fell0w and loyal followers to sweeten up the

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Hi all :) Short one today.....got a client shortly. Over at Kaboodle Doodles this week, our theme is SPRING HAS SPRUNG! Our sponsor this week is The Crafty Pad :) This week's winner (Chosen at random) will receive 2 images from The Crafty Pad Kept this card fairly simple. Not used to using just sentiments but I think it turn out good :) I used Crafty Pads Rose Digi.... My Recipe: 5 1/2 x 5 1/2

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So yes, technically spring is here buuuut we just got hammered with 30 centimeters of snow yesterday! EWWWWWSeriously? Seriously?Anyway, on to the fun shtuff :)Over at Paper Romance this week we want to see some BABY THEMED EASEL CARDS. These are so much fun to make and lately everyone seems to go above on beyond with the shapes. Circled, angled, hexagon.... I guess anything is possible :)For

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Morning!Quick post for me today...This week over at Kaboodle Doodles we have a COLOR CHALLENGE for you. We want to see PINK BLUE YELLOW and GREEN. Don't those colors just sing?Our Sponsor this week is Wink Wink Ink. This week's lucky winner (chosen at random) will receive $15 (3 Stamps/sets)! For this card I chose Rainy Day. Colored him in roughly. Don't know why. Just wanted a different effect.

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Happy Thursday :)After battling a horrific sinus infection for nearly 2 weeks, things are looking up. I'm back in my craft room and working overtime to complete the bazillion orders I have!On the brighter side of things, we have a new challenge this week over at Paper Romance. We want to see BLACK AND WHITE + ONE COLOR. I can't wait to see some of the combos ya'll come up with :)Here is my take.

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Hey everybody :)I stumbled upon a great challenge blog named Make It Colourful that this week is geared toward the kiddies. Oh what fun! Lia was over the moon when I told her! Every time she see me entering challenges she wants in! LOLI think there needs to be more of these blogs.....it keeps the kids out of trouble and focused :)Here is Lia's entry. Make It Colourful asks for PINK and Colouring.

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Short Post today...I'm battling a sinus infection and staring at the screen HURTS BAD :((Over at Kaboodle Doodles this week we want to see some Happy Birthday Projects. Our sponsor this week is Paper Pretties. For this card I used a precious girl named Pixie Jenna :) ---------------------------------------My Recipe: 5 1/2 x 5 1/2Cardstock: StaplesPatterned Paper: ScrapsImage: Paper Pretties (

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Happy Thursday :)I don't usually start a post with water cooler talk but this one I love! We all create wonderful peices of art everyday but do we really take the time to "see" what we create?Did you know that we can see 10 million colors?! Actually it's more than that! Here is a short article I stumbled upon....Careful measurements of our visual system’s best performance have beenmade by

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Helllloooo :DIs it really March? Really? I am soooo not complaining! LOLSpring is just around the corner! YAYI bet everyone suffering from nasty snow, slush and dull brown grass would like to see some greenery right about now...including me. So this week over at Kaboodle Doodles we want to see GREEN. St. Patrick's Day is just around the bend and so is Spring so oodles of inspiration to get you

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Just popping in to say that Hero Arts Flickr group (HERE) is just about to reach an amazing milestone.....50 Thousand Uploads!!! OMG that's insane!!! I am so happy to be a part of such a wonderful community of people from all over the globe. It makes my heart sing :))Here are a couple of contributions to the up and coming 50K.....(I think these entries are around the 49,900 mark!)You got to get

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Yes-sir-ee! You read correctly.....A word I haven't used in AGES! It's been even longer since I've used the product :SThanks to the wonderful ideas of our design team over at Paper Romance, we are asking for VELLUM this week! Man oh man did I need to dig deep deep DEEP down into my stash to find some! LOL Thank goodness I'm a hoarder! Don't judge me people.....LOLThe sentiment on the vellum fit

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Happy Tuesday everyone :)Quick post I couldn't pass up. Over at Moxie Fab World, Cath has a wonderful Trigger Tuesday. With a wicked inspiration piece and my phobia of yellows and oranges I had to challenge myself ;)I actually love the way this turned out! Using my favorite Hero Arts Stamp and one of my fave die cuts by MFT, I kept it simple and sweet. Here is the inspiration photo....

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Happy Monday :)Another wonderful challenge over at Kaboodle Doodles this week! This week we want to see a recipe. 3, 2, 1 .... that's 3 Designer Papers, 2 Solid and 1 Embellishment. Can ya dig it? LOLOur sponsor this week is Gingerloft. They have kindly supplied us with some great digi's to showcase :) Enter this week and the winner (chosen at random) will receive yummy images from Gingerloft.

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Everything is so dark, grey and muddy here :(Here are some pictures from my Aunt's gardens that make me happy.You can also find them on flickrEnjoy :)

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As a dabble into random crafty things, one of my clients asked me for something. She asked me to make her a book cover for her Weight Watchers Points Plus book. Was I up for the challenge? OF COURSE!!Now that being said, I really didn't have much to go on because her book and calculator goes everywhere she goes so I took super quick measurements and went to work. This is kinda like a draft copy.

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Just a little bitty post :)On top of making oodles and oodles of cards for challenges and bazaars later this year, I am also getting ready for my Darling Lia's 7Th Birthday in April. We decided on making all of our decorations this year so starting early is a must! Lia is not a girly-girl but she likes to think she is so this year were going for pretty, flowery and springy :)As the weeks go on, I

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Happy Thursday!Another awesome challenge over at Paper Romance today! So what do we have in store for you? Glad you asked! LOLThis week we want to see ANYTHING! Yup. ANYTHING GOES! Awesome right? Let's see those ATC's, Scrapbook pages, 3D's and of course a good old fashioned card :)For me, because I am looking waaay in the future (November) I chose to do a card. You can't have enough of them!

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Happy Monday :)This week over at Kaboodle Doodles we want to see some NON-TRADITIONAL FOLDS. I don't know why I rarely make these but I'm gonna change that :) I love how this one turned out! Of course this weeks sponsor supplied us with some great digi's to work with so the design followed easily:)This weeks sponsor is Wink Wink Ink and I used there free cupcake image which includes sentiments

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Happy Thursday!The weather is slowly warming up here so my smiles are getting bigger :DOn the down side, it's yucky wet out there. Black snow is NOT pretty! LOLAnyhoo, who's in the mood for another great challenge over at Paper Romance? Alrighty, let's get to it!This week we want to see BUTTONS, RIBBON AND LACE. Endless possibilities right? For my card I used Toad-ally In Love by High Hopes.

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Happy love day everyone!! Hugs and kisses all around!!I gots me some visitors coming by today so gonna keep this short and sweet :)This week over at Kabooodle Doodles we want to see HEARTS AND FLOWERS. Perfect theme for a perfect day right?One lucky winner (chosen at random) will be the winner of 5 digi images from this weeks sponsor Pink Cat Studio. So so generous!Of course I couldn't help but

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Quick post for you. It's Clean and Simple this week over at Paper Romance. This week let's see some Clean and Simple Valentine's Day projects. As always, one lucky winner (chosen at random) will receive a $5 Gift Certificate to spend at the Paper Romance Store!For this card I used Toad-ally In Love from High Hopes. I am Toad-ally in love with him :) ---------------------------------------------

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Hi hi :)It's all blah around here :( Lia and I are getting over the stomach flu and my little one has managed to stay away from it all! She has super powers I swear! LOLThe second I felt capable, I went to work. This week over at Kaboodle Doodles, we want to see you use your ribbons! Dig down into your baskets and buckets and use up that ribbon stash! This week's sponsor is the awesome Stamping

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Okay. So wherever January went.....It can stay there!! LOL2 more months of this yucky mucky sucky bitter cold weather :( I swear these kids are becoming rabid animals the longer they stay in! LOLNo one wants to do anything specific. So that usually leaves messes everywhere, snacks galore and grumpiness all around. I'm ready to run away! Hahaha...nah just kidding! Another great challenge

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Happy Monday!I am sooo excited to tell you that today is my first official day as a Kaboodle Doodle design team member!! We have an outstanding lineup of sponsors and of course a fantastic set of very talented designers :) Make sure you catch a peek of their work on the Kaboodles blog HERE or you can always visit them on their individual blogs!This week we want to see something MONOCHROMATIC.

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The Paper Romance team has some fun stuff in store for you today, so make sure you start at the beginning of the Hop with the Paper Romance Challenge Blog HERE. The Hop goes live at 7:00 AM CST today ( Thursday January 27th) and closes on Saturday, January 29th at 7:00 AM CST. Comments left after that time are loved and appreciated, but to be eligible for Amy’s prize (read on!) you must complete

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Hi :)It's another wonderful challenge over at Paper Romance this week! How about a shaped card? This week we want to see a shaped card. Heart, Circle, Scalloped.....anything EXCEPT square or rectangle. Enter into this week's challenge and you can win (chosen at random) a $5 Gift Certificate to the Paper Romance store!This is my card :) I was fiddling with my new gypsy and I chose to do a

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Second post for today :)Another wonderful color combo to play with over at Moxie Fab World! This one was tough for me but always up for the challenge. Valentine's here we come!Here is the inspirational color combo...... This is what I came up with. I had the sentiment in my head and rolled with it :) ----------------------------------------------------------------My Recipe:5 1/2 x 5 1/2Cardstock:

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Quick quick post :)Moxie Fab World is probably one of the best blogs to visit on a daily basis. From the latest trends to prizes galore! This month Cath has been giving color combo inspiration from this months fab mag Paper Craft Color Inspiration.Here is one of the combos..... And this is what I came up with... You have until January 31st to enter so plenty of time to create something

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Happy Thursday everyone :)So I'm tre tre tired these days :( My little Emma who was once a fantastic sleeper is now, yup, a terrible one! She is now 2.4 years and is waking up at all hours screaming her head off! And mine too for that matter! Nightmares, conversations or just plain standing up and staring. Yes. Very spooky. Yes. Very annoying. LOLHer sister went through the same but she had

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Well hello 2011!I hope everyone enjoyed their holidays! Myself and the kiddies were icky sicky so celebrations came the week after. Although I have to say, my hubby really came through this Christmas! :) Looky here.....Yup! I am the proud owner of a Gypsy!!! Didn't take me long to dive into it and it's oh so easy! But that's not all! Apparently, there is something still to come! Man oh man, I

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Welcome :)Today is a brand new challenge over at Paper Romance! We had some gorgeous entries last week but alas, there can only be one winner :( ..... hey, maybe this week is your week!So on to the challenge! This week we want to see a BACKWARDS CHRISTMAS project. That means anything BUT red and green! Get it? Got it? Good! LOLI decided to use Tutu sweet for this card. Golds, Ivory's and loads of

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Just about to get the kiddies in the bath but before I go here's a quick card I put together with some scraps. Man, I can't get through my odds 'n' ends fast enough! So I think you'll be seeing alot of random cards ;) Some Challenges? Sure..... Simon Says Stamp: No Red or Green ChristmasSassy Studio Designs: Non-Traditional Christmas ColorsInktegrity: Non-Traditional Christmas ColorsPaper Take

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Well I think it's safe to say that winter is here! I'm not a fan but when it's warm enough, I do love building snowmen with the kiddies :)***************Over at Paper Romance Challenges we had some wonderful entries last week! I'm glad to see everyone is getting ready for the holidays :) Now on to this week's challenge!This week the theme is HEAVY METAL so bring on the bang, clang and "ting"!

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Just a short post to let everyone know that one of my favorite challenge blogs (Fairy Fun Fridays) have moved back to blogger...WELCOME HOME (: So for everyone that has on their sidebars and such, make sure to change the URL's so everyone can join in the fun!You can find Prairy Fairy's new link HEREand Fairy Fun Friday's HERE Along the way you will find some mega candy! What a great way to

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Today is the day!!! Today is the first day designing for a wonderful challenge blog- Paper Romance. Paper Romance hosts challenges every Thursday with a weekly prize (Chosen at random) of a $5 Gift Certificate to spend at the Paper Romance Store! Exciting right? YEAH!This weeks theme is WINTER. For this challenge I chose the stamp Tutu Sweet by High Hopes. I just love this little girl! I colored

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Short post while the little one is runny around....it might only last 5 minutes so swift and quick!These were made to order :) A client asked me for personalized bulbs for friends that will be leaving to Australia for 1 year. I think these are wonderful gifts to give :)*Note to self* Use a tripod when kids are pulling at your leg while taking photos! :/Love all the challenges to chose from this

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Sniff sniff....Well, it has begun. Cold and flu season. Ugh. It's one thing when I get sick but when the kiddies get it? Pure torture! Funny thing happened though, as Lia grows up, she's starting to recognize more things about her mind and body which can be scary and funny. Her fever got sooo bad today that her head was spinning. Kind of the way adults get when they have one to many ;P.....

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Happy Monday :)Quick post today. Not much going on here. Just a super simple Birthday card. Definitely works for some challenges. Enjoy!Challenges:Corrosive Challenges: Black And BlueEllephantastic: BlueDutch Dare: Clean And SimpleFreshly Brewed: Anything Goes---------------------------------------------------------------------------My Recipe:Card: A2Cardstock: Recollections (Kraft), Bazzil BP,

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It's NOVEMBER!!!!!Really? Already?Just a couple of weeks ago we had 22 degree weather and this morning a light dusting of snow on the roof tops! Oh well, it was great while it lasted :(On the brighter side of thingys, if this card gets any brighter, you'd need to squint! LOLSpecial request from a client. Her niece turned one and we all know how special that is so I really went all out for this

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So far this day is B-O-R-I-N-G! LOLI have a ton of things to do buuuut blogging it will be!Have you ever created something and it turned out 100000% times different than what you expected? Yup. This is one of those! I have to say though, I am quite pleased with the end result :)I incorporated 2 techniques from a couple of my favorite bloggers. Paula Pascual and Jennifer McGuire. Paula creates

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Somewhere in blogland, I came across a card that I fell in love with. One thing I'm soooo bad with is keeping up with authors :(So somewhere out there is a much loved artist that inspired me into making this card set.I also entered a few challenges:Paper Cutz: Anything GoesCharisma Cardz: More than 1 FoldCute Card Thursday: What's Buggin' YouPaperplay: Photo InspirationPenny's Paper-Crafty: So

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Hieeeeeee :DI swear I'm still alive! Trying to get last minute preps done for the Bazaar in November sure is taking ALOT longer than a minute! LOLAnyhoo, quick and simple card for a new baby girl :) luv luv luv bebes! Enjoy!Challenges......... Etsy Inspired: Inspiration piece found HERE and Etsy Designer found HERE (Very cool shtuff!)Freshly Brewed: Anything Goes/Girly Scrap-Creations: Think

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Hiyeeee :DIt's about 10:30p here and figured what better way to get tired than to stare at the puter for a couple of hours LOLSo here I go!I put this stationary box together....yes....for the up and coming bazaar (It seems to be taking over my life!) Kept them simple and blank on the inside to allow versatility. The butterfly was cut with the cricut but the layer didn't work out with the details

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Got a quickie for ya :)More items for the bazaar in November! Got some wonderful templates from a super talented blog HERE and decided to stretch out my holiday family with some mates :DI created Mrs. Claus and the female elf. Mrs. Claus' hair was cut with the cricut and so was her glasses. The female elf is the same as the male but just added some hair.Simon Says Show and Stamp and Simon Says

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Good Day Everyone :) So this week was back to school for us here in Mississauga. Lia started grade 1 and I cut the cord :( well.....sort of........ I still wanted to see her at lunch time so I can get the latest scoop on the "who's who" and get my mid day dose of my big girl. So yes. I cheated a bit! lolNext week she will be eating her lunch at school so I think it will hit me then. Here

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Happy Sunday :)The weather here is pretty crummy today (like 20c) Quite a difference from last week where it hit 40c with the humidex! So so soooo busy these days with School approaching and the bazaar in November, I haven't left my craft room in weeks! These little pretties are for the girlie's when they go back to school. Little 3x3 post-it note holders with a mini pencil :) Got the idea from a

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Hiya!Gonna try to get a super-duper fast post done before a client shows up.I created this basket for Lia's Teacher and waited for the right time to showcase it and with all the back to school challenges out there, well the timing works now!I have mentioned in past posts where the template for this set came from but if you didn't catch it, check out the wonderful Nichole Heady for Papertry Ink

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Evenin' all :)What a week! Busy, busy, busy. Tuesday was my BirFday and so blogging took a back seat for a bit but I'm back at it. One year older and feelin' goooood :DMy special day was nothing different from any other day. Did some groceries, took Lia to Karate and had some cake! Today although was a shocker! I love surprises but usually see them coming buuuut my amazing husband had one up on

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Hey folks :) Gonna post super fast today. It's 9am here and LOTS to do!I figured out that orange or anything shade that comes close to it is the bane of my crafting existence! This card must have changes about 5 times before I decided to "settle". I am always up for a challenge but when my eyes start to bug and nerves start to rise... my brain tells me "slowly back away from the table....close

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Evenin' Crafters!Hope everyone is enjoying their summer :)I haven't been blogging much cause frankly, there isn't enough time in the day..or night for that matter!The kiddies don't go down until 9 and after being in the sun all day, staring at the computer just makes my all buggy!Anyway, super busy doing crafts though. My P.I.C.C (Partner in crafting crime) and I will be working our first bazaar

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Evening folks!I'm gettin' super sleepy right now....Lia was up at 4:55...AM!! Who in their right mind wakes up at that time?!?!?! OH OH OH...I know!! My darling Daughter. All it takes is something special to happen the next day and she can't sleep. In her words "Sleeping takes too long!"I WISH!! So I'm gonna get straight to it. This card is for one of her friends at school. Last Birthday of the

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Howdy Folks!This has been a crazy year for weather so far! Yesterday we experienced a small tremor from an earthquake in Quebec and tonight they are calling for severe thunderstorms ands tornado activity! We don't get much excitement around here so once the tremor hit, everyone was a little confused. My china cabinet was rattling but I thought that was the normal creeks of the house....uh I was

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Happy Monday!! Well, not really. Most people hate Mondays. I look at it 2 ways. I'm home EVERYDAY so everyday is a Monday :( ..... (especially when the girlie's are naughty!) OR..... everyday is a Friday :) ( when the girls are sweet) That's more like it! This Layout is super special. This picture was taken of my little Emma just staring at the T.V. I love how children sometimes can just.....be.

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While reading all the lovely comments you fine peeps have left me, I came across my first blog award!What a wonderful gift from DTSART :)I feel all warm inside that people take the time out to recognize others passion for craft, family and life. So with that said.....MY TURN!! Here is my chance to share some luv!Here are a few of my favorite blogs along with some of my side notes. Their

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Ew!We have been super lucky the last 2 weeks with temperatures reaching 35 degrees Celsius. But alas, this week is oh so crummy :(The sun is nowhere to be found and to top it off I have a very grumpy baby as well! Oh how I NEED the sun....for my sake and the kids! I have however been training my brain to weed out the whining and turn it into sweet classical music......NOT!!!!LOOK! This is what

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Quick post for me this afternoon. The little one is sleeping so I need to be speedy! Lia has 2 Birthday parties on Saturday and this one is for one of them. Her little friend will be turning 4. This card is also entering the following challenges:Creative Inspirations- Sewing and/or Faux StitchingCritter Sketch Challenge- Flowers and the color PurpleIncy Wincy- For a Small ChildAly's Sunday Sketch

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Oh man! I'm up to my eyeballs in diapers! After completing 3 diaper cakes I have 3 more on the go.... not to mention the yucky ones Emma surprises me with daily :o)As busy as it is, I still managed to get a card made for a client. She has a 1920's themed wedding to attend and asked for a fun card. I don't do vintage often but I'm always up for a challenge :)1920 images seem impossible to find. I

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Happy Saturday everyone :)Although it's a beautiful day outside, I'm stuck inside doing clients :( Well at least I can get some blogging done ;)For you that don't know me, I am a Hairstylist by trade. Ever since Lia was born I crop the occasional coif to help support my habit......er....I mean.....buy groceries? LOLI have done quite a bit in my early years of Styling. Photoshoots, TV shows, Award

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With Baby showers and Birthdays coming and going, I have been keeping quite busy with gift giving! Although diaper cakes are time consuming they are super fun to make!Me and my partner in crime made this for my sister-in-law's baby shower. She knew it was a girl so I wanted to make it girly but yet classy. The butterfly boarder, flowers and cake topper can be used for her baby book when

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So my husband is very protective of his electronics...as most men! So you can imagine the panic I felt when the children misplaced the remote! EEK!! I checked EVERYWHERE! I really thought that this was going to be the end of my marriage! One more ridiculous place to look.....Really? It can't be there?.....................PHEW!!! Let's not tell the hubby....k? LOLIt's a wonderful day here in

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Every time I scrapbook, I can't help look back at earlier pages of Lia and Emma. Seeing the differences in the way they are growing up makes me tear! (sniff sniff) When Lia was about 4 months she had NO hair and now at 6, there is plenty! She never slept as a baby.....that hasn't changed and being the only child for 4 1/2 years made me a little nervous when Emma arrived but from day one, they

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WOW! What a crazy couple of months it's been! With Lia's Birthday in April and 4 school Birthday's and colds and coughs in between, crafting time has been next to nil! Just when I thought things were looking up....my computer died! OMG! I never knew I depended on it soooo much! I was terrified that my pictures and digi's were all gone. Thankfully, the hard drive was intact. It took a few weeks

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Super short post tonight. Lia is not well.....again and I'm running on no sleep.....again!This card is for a client's baby shower. The design was a little of this and that when it came to incorporating challenges. The challenge entries are listed below. Thanks for looking :-)~~Be Sure to swing by their blogs for some wonderful inspiration~~Entries:Incy Wincy: SketchCupcake Craft Challenge:

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I have to say, I'm kind of scared to think of what my life's path would have been without the influence of my Grandmother. Avo (as I call her) has been my strength my whole life. From the age of 5 days old till now, she never fails me. We went to visit her and my Grandfather (which is my knight in shining armor) and the girls had a blast. The best part was Lia saying that she wants to live there!

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Evening all!My Daughter has another boy Birthday to attend to so instead of adding to the ridiculous amount of scraps that I have, I decided to use the leftovers from the last card. I just moved the papers around, did a ton of distressing and inking and managed to cover a few challenges with it as well :-)I used Paperplay's SKETCH for this week and Crafty Creations wanted to see some STITCHING (

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Good day everyone!Today I'm going into week 3 for my Guest Design Spot over at Crafts 4 Eternity. I'm having a terrific time working with them but I have to say, many of my "to do" projects are feeling neglected :-(To all Design Team members out there....KUDOS TO YOU!! To find the time to create such wonderful work along with your personal stuff truly inspires me.Okay so lets get on with this

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I think the little ones are professional bacteria hosts now!! LOLYou name it, they had it all in the last month! Their back to their old selves again which means mommy gets her time back...YEAH!!!Lia has a friends B-day party in March so what do we do?? Make a card of course! And what is a card without a challenge...or two...or 4 heheheThe sketch used was from this weeks challenge over at My

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Evening everyone, Here's a little peek at what I have in store for next Sunday over at Crafts 4 Eternity. You still have time to enter into this week, so what are you waiting for hmmmm? ;-DRemember, I'm offering baby blog candy for every entry into thier challenges. For details click HERE.*****************************************Okay well I'm off to bed. Gonna try to catch up on muuuuch need

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