Get Well

Happy Sunday to all!!

I was rather impressed this morning with my 17 year old son, Cody.. He came up and asked me.Mom, could you please make me a Get Well card for Grandma Lucy? Aww, how sweet I thought. Grandma Lucy is his Great Grandma and he is worrying about her.  I said I sure would! 

This is what I came up with..

For the colors, I used Stampin Up Tangerine Tango, Old Olive and Tempting Turquoise. I inked all edges with Tea Dye Distress ink and then sanded the edges. It is so hard to see the nice color combo since my camera is having an attitude lately.

I used my Perfect Paisley folder in the cuttlebug, first time I used it and its been in the package for awhile now. I was trying to show that I used Crystal Effects on the rain drops and the lil puddles. Then for the final touch, I added two eyelets to put some ribbon thru...

I would like to add this card to the following challenges..

Hiding in My Craft Room- Color Challenge

Pile It On--Add Some Metal

Stampin with the Dragon--Summer Colors

Diggin' Tilda

I just think this Tilda stamp is so cute! I stamped her on Whisperin White and colored her using my Prismacolor colored pencils. Then I blended it with mineral spirits to make it a softer image. Then I cut her out , popped dotted her for dimension on a oval that I cut using my cricut and George and Basic shapes cart.   I made doodle marks around the oval to have it stand out more.  

I have added a little twine bow on the bottom and used little pink pearls around the edges for some bling.  Then I added stickles to her hair piece for some glimmer. 

I would like to enter my Tilda card into the following challenges..

DYSU -- Polka Dots

Stampin' Sisters in Christ -- Torn Paper

Tuesday Throwndown -- Doodling

I did it!!  

I entered my very first challenge on Exploring Cricut

The challenge was "Disney Dreaming"-- using any Disney carts. I had a white gift bag and it was too plain so I painted it with lavender acrylic paint.

I  Used Pooh and Friends to make this cute Eeyore bag with matching tag..
I cut Eeyore at 5 inches..  For the Happy Birthday I used Pooh Font.
 I just think this set is so cute and I love Eeyore!!  

I crinkled my pattern paper up and then sanded the top..to put a lil something to it..

I inked the edges of the bag.. I used my Stampin Up pastels to go around all the lil pieces of Eeyore before putting together to add some depth to him.. Then I added stickles to Eeyore's eyes, bow on tail and to the cute flower I made on top.
For the tag, I pop dotted Eeyore..
I just think he is so adorable!!

I also used the Stampin up pastels on the 

Happy Birthday so you could see the 

wood markings in the letters.

Another Wreath

This is another paper wreath that I made, using all greens. 

I used my green inks from Stampin Up.. I love their INKS!!

 I think it turned out pretty!! 

I was worried how all green would look..

What do you think?

Some things I have made/altered

I wanted to share a few things that I have made in the past. I can't post what I am making now due to the fact they are for swaps on the cmb and I don't want to ruin the surprise for them.

Altered mason jar

Matching Tag, Bag and Card set

 Set of cards that I made a box for them to go in

Shadowbox with Tilda

Baby Shower Items

This post is just to show some decorations I made for my niece's baby shower this past Feb. I got to work with my favorite color combo.. Pink and Brown!!  I used my cricut  along with the New Arrival cart.

Let me know what you think..

Table Decorations

Lil Gift for the guests..

 Inside included a mini choc. bar with a note from baby..

Mini Album I created for new baby

So much easier to create for a girl..)

Name Banner I made to 

hang above the cake table.

Baby Boy album with Matching Can

I know these are older pictures but I haven't finished anything new since the wreath. talk about that wreath..lol.. Last night I posted a picture of it on facebook and boom I had someone ask for me to make them one in greens and whites.. I was tickled pink..))

But this boy set I made back in April for my cousin. It was her second baby so she didn't have a baby shower but who don't like gifts for the new little one.  So I made her this mini album that fit into the  altered paint can. I used alot of cricut on here, some of the lil animals I stamped, colored and cut out.  I added googley eyes to them all..  I used the New Arrival cart.. That has always been my favorite when creating for kids.. I love the animals! I had such a hard time due to the fact this was my first mini album for a Boy.  Girls are so much easier because you can never over do it with the lace, flowers, you know all the cute girly stuff. I was trying to make this one not too cutsie!! I must of done ok because my cousin really liked them both!!

Top of can

 Here is the mini book 

I have been crafting away!  

A very dear friend of mine took me to hospital and then picked me up when I was released.. She wouldn't take any money for gas and gas is not cheap! So I pondered on what I could make for her.. hmmm then it hit me!! She is redoing her kitchen from red to purple.. so this is what I came up with!! A wreath for her door!! It is all made from paper.. lots and lots of flowers but so fun to create!! I can't wait to see her reaction when I give it to her..

My First Blog Post

I have been wanting to try my own blog. There are so many nice ones out there, that I thought I'd give it a shot. 
My blog is to show off the things that I craft. Crafting is my Calgon-- takes me away.. lol
 I love to do all crafts from cross stitching, crocheting, scrapbooking, card making and altering items.  I really like them all. So this will be all about my creations! 
Hope you enjoy!!