Life Is Good

Yes...Life is good. I loved creating this layout about my sweet son, Keegan. He will be 13 in few weeks. URG! How did time go by so fast. I love looking back at these photos when he was small and reflecting about how lucky I am to have him in my life. I was inspired by a wonderful sketch from Pencil Lines.com. The patterned papers are from Bella Blvd. I created the little crown with a stamp from Autumn Leaves, colored with my Copic markers.

Thanks so much for stopping by today. I'm planning a big giveaway. I'll be posting all of the details this Friday, March 4 :)

Have a wonderful day!

Do You Stack Up? Challenge #8 Anything Goes

We at DYSU had another overwhelming amount of entries. This week's card challenge is "Anything Goes". We want to see your best stamped cards in any theme you choose. We are also now on Facebook and thanks to you we have more followers. Help spread the word. We are a success because of you!!! We've also announced how you can be a Guest Designer for DYSU! How wonderful is that???

This week the challenge is Anything Goes!

This week's fabulous sponsors are....

Black Leaf Design is giving the lucky winner the Chic Frames Digi Stamp Set.

Stitchy Bear -$10 Gift Certificate to their store.

I just fell in love with this cute duckie digi from Stitchy Bear. I couldn't resist using bright, fun colors to create this card. I used patterned paper by Sassafras Lass and sentiment stamps by Little Yellow Bicycle.

Pop over to DYSU and enter your card. I can't wait to see what you create!

Berrylicious Release Party--Projects and Tutorials

Hello, friends! Today on the Imaginisce blog, we are excited to share projects and tutorials using the new "Berrylicious" collection. I created this altered frame with the yummy patterned papers and diecuts in the collection. I thought this "berry sweet" frame was just perfect for this pic of me and my honey. I used my I-top tool to create decorative brad for the center of the lollipop flowers. Be sure to pop over to the blog to see all of the DT creations and to register for our Berrylicious giveaways!

What do you think of this new collection? I'd love to hear your comments.

Have a wonderful day :)

Berrylicious Release Party--Cards

I have more Imaginisce "Berrylicious" creations to share with you today. I'm so excited for the release of this new collection. Beautiful, bright colors. Fun little Summer images. This collection is perfect for any occasion.

I love the coordinating paper, diecuts, and stamps. SO cute!

Don't you just want to run grab a tall glass of lemonade?

These papers remind me of picking strawberries as a kid.

Hop on over to the Imaginisce blog to see all of the fabulous design team cards and register for a chance to win the entire "Berrylicious" collection!

Have a wonderful day :)

Berrylicious Release Party - Day I with Layouts

Hello, friends! I'm so excited to share the new collection from Imaginisce, "Berrylicious". It is filled with bright, yummy colors and graphics perfect for Summer. I created this layout about my sweet niece, Kimberlyn with papers and diecuts from this new collection. I used the Cricut cartridge, Sentimentals, to create that cute owl.

I just love the coordinating diecuts, stickers, and journaling spots. I used my I-Rock tool to add the colored gems.

Be sure to stop by the Imaginisce blog each day this week for Berrylicious giveaways and to see all of the design team creations. We have a week full of layouts, card, and projects...oh my :)

Have a wonderful day!

Spring Fever

I know...it's not Spring yet, but it was 68 degrees here in Kentucky today. Absolutely wonderful! I'm so ready for warm weather. This beautiful digi mermaid by Michelle Perkett really made me wish for a tropical beach. Isn't she just gorgeous? I created this card for the "Your Choice" Challenge at Michelle Perkett Studio Design Challenge Blog.

Supplies:

Mermaid digi image: Michelle Perkett

Sentiment stamp: Inkadinkado

Markers: Copic

Ink: Tsukineko

Patterned Paper: Scenic Route

Cardstock: Bazzill Basics

Punches: Martha Stewart, Fiskars

Ribbon: Offray

You can find Michelle's images at her Etsy store and on Paper Craft Planet. You will definitely find images perfect for your creations.

Have a wonderful day :)

Do You Stack Up? Challenge #7 Dots

For this week's DYSU challenge, I created this "Cutie" card with a sweet princess digi by JLJ Designs. What a perfect combination with these patterned papers, chipboard, and ribbon from the "Enchanted" collection by Imaginisce. And now, this week's challenge details...

This week it´s all about DoTs

use anything with dots: ribbon, paper, make dots by yourself - anything!

Let´s have a look at our fabulous sponsors this week:

A Day For Daisies is offering a $16 Gift Certificate from their store!

JLJ Designs is giving 3 digital stamps from their store!

Did you know...that you can now follow us on facebook! Keep up with your favorite Challenge Blog while visiting facebook.

Hop on over to Do You Stack Up? to read the details for this week's challenge and to link your card. I can't wait to see what you create :)

Happy Valentine's Day!

Happy Valentine's Day! I wanted to share this card I made for Kevin. The digi image is from the "Ever After" collection by Doodle Dragon Studio. Don't you just love this cute little knight? I colored him with my Copic markers. Check out the entire collection HERE.

Hope you had a wonderful day!

Do You Stack Up? Challenge #6 Ribbons

DYSU has a fabulous card challenge for you. This week´s challenge is called RIBBONS!

Create your most fabulous stamped cards using ribbons. I had so much fun creating these sweet Valentines with Bugaboo digi stamps and Imaginisce patterned papers. I added color with Copic markers.

Again we have awesome sponsors who are offering fabulous prizes:

Kristens Power Ink is giving the winner five digital stamps from the store!

Bugaboo Stamps provides seven digital stamps from the store!

We would love to see what you create! Link your cards on the DYSU blog by Wednesday, February 16.

Be Mine Part 3

Thanks so much for joining us this week for the Imaginisce Be Mine reveals. Today is Part 3--Altered Projects. I had lots of fun creating 2 altered projects with Imaginisce.

I found this mirror at a local thrift store and found it perfect to alter with the gorgeous "Garden Party" collection. Lots of Ranger distress ink and music sheets helped give it an aged, romantic look.

The "Sweet" candy was created with patterned paper from the "Animal Crackers" collection, roly roses, and various punches by Fiskars and Martha Stewart.

What can you create with Imaginisce? Don't forget to hop over to the Imaginisce blog today for your chance at some Imaginisce goodies.

Have a wonderful day :)

Be Mine Part 2

Welcome to Be Mine Part 2 by Imaginisce. Today we are sharing our favorite Imaginisce Valentine cards. I created this sweet card with the "Garden Party" collection and our Roly Roses. I added Stickles to make it all sparkle. I think vintage music paper make everything romantic :)

Pop over to the Imaginisce blog for your chance at some goodies and to see the other design team card creations.

I'm hosting the 3d Tuesday Challenge at Paper Craft Planet. Come join me for instructions on creating the wonderful Woven Heart. So cute for tucking little candies and notes for Valentine's Day. I love how the red and white cardstock just pops! The sweet stamps are by Craft Smart (Michael's) and Stampendous. I add a touch of color with my Copic Markers. Isn't that little Cupid the cutest??

Please return tomorrow for Be Mine Part 3--Valentine Altered Projects. Have a great day :)

Be Mine Part 1

Hello, friends! I'm so happy to share my Valentine's layout created with the Imaginisce "Garden Party" collection. I distressed this layout to the max with my d-stress Creative Paper Edger, Ranger distress inks, and kraft cardstock. I couldn't resist using these photo booth strips I took with my sons. So silly! I don't recommend trying to fit 3 people in a photo booth :)

Imaginisce is sponsoring the February Scrapbook Sketch Challenge at Paper Craft Planet. Hop over and enter for your chance at the brand new Berrylicious collection. Absolutely yummy!

Visit the Imaginisce blog and check out all of the fabulous Be Mine layouts from the design team.

Have a wonderful day!

My Sketch World Sketch-a-Thon

Check out this fabulous sketch by Lucy Chesna! It is just one of the daily sketches being posted at My Sketch World for the MSW Sketch-a-Thon.

Sketches will be posted from Feb 1st to Feb 20th. There will be a mix of card and layout sketches on those days.

You will have till March 3rd (12AM PST) to upload your creations in MSW Gallery HERE then post it in Mister Linky .


The participates will have their names put into a random drawing and will be announced on March 5th.

All your creations need to be new and not to be posted anywhere until the crop is over except for your blog.

All are welcome to participate- paper, digi and hybrid

Imaginisce is SO happy to be one of the fabulous sponsors for this event. Sponsor Prizes/List:
http://mysketchworld.blogspot.com/p/sketch-thon-crop-sponsors.html

Crop Rules/Details: http://mysketchworld.blogspot.com/2011/02/sketch-thon-feb-1st.html

Hop over and check out all of the fun!

I'm an SNR Featured Artist!

I'm so thrilled to be a Featured Artist at Scrapbook, News, and Review! I designed this Be Mine Altered Heart tutorial for SNR.

Supplies:

•Corrugated cardboard
•Patterned paper: “Curio” collection—Basic Grey, vintage dictionary pages
•Ink: Ranger brown ink, Ranger Red Brick distress ink
•Tags: Paperabilities
•Dies: Spellbinders Nestabilities Eyelet Squares/Eyelet Circles , Tim Holtz Alterations Tattered Flowers
•Glass Beads: The Beadery
•Thickers: American Crafts
•Stamp: Wood background
•Adhesive: Glue Arts tape, Alene’s craft glue
•Pop Dots: Glue Arts
•Sizzix Big Shot Diecut Machine
•Fiskars Fingertip Knife
•Crop-a-dile hole punch
•Jute, Staples, Ric-rack trim, Red tulle, fiber

I enjoyed creating this project that is actually 3 projects in one...the altered cardboard heart, the tags, and the flowers.

Please pop over to SNR and check out the tutorial, the forum, and the latest magazine calls.
Have a wonderful weekend!

Do You Stack Up? Challenge #5 Red Hot

I'm so excited to share the Do You Stack Up? challenge #5 "Red Hot". We had more than 230 entries to last week's challenge. WOWZA! I used the "Be Mine" digi from TLC Creations on my RED HOT card.

This week we have 3 amazing sponsors! Let´s see the fabulous prizes you can win:

TLC Creations is giving the winner a $10 Gift Certificate for digital images

Sassy Studios Designs lets the winner choose four digi images from their store

Copic Marker Scrapbooking is giving the winner 6 Copic Ciao Marker

This weeks challenge will close on Wednesday at 5:00 pm Mountain Standard Time. We can't wait to see what you create!

Imaginisce February Challenge

I'm so excited to announce the Sweet Treats February Challenge at Imaginisce. Use the photo below as inspiration to create a project with similar colors--pink, blue, and yellow. Perfectly Spring! You should have arrived here from Cari's blog. If not, hop over to the Imaginisce blog to see the blog order...we don't want you to miss chances to win some Imaginisce goodies.


The prize for the challenge winner is a $75 I-Top Package OR $75 worth of Popular Paper Collections. To be eligible, you must LINK up your challenge project on the Feb 1st blog post by Friday Feb 25th. Your project must include at least 75% Imaginisce product. The hop winner will receive an I Bond with accessories. To be eligible, you must comment at each designer's blog and then back at the Imaginisce blog.

I created my challenge layout with the fabulous Imaginisce "Enchanted" collection and the Cricut cartridges-- Hello Kitty Greetings, Sentimentals, Opposites Attract, and Cricut Keystone. Who doesn't love Hello Kitty?

Be sure to check out all of the CHA sneak peaks HERE and HERE. You will just fall in love with the new collections.

The next stop on the hop is Melinda's blog. Enjoy! I can't wait to see what you create :)