I have spent quite a bit of my day checking out lots of different blogs and adding some of my favorites here on my blog as a link to share with you all. I saw LOADS of talented ladies out there with wonderful postings of layouts, cards and projects. I also noted a wonderful quote that was on France Pelletier's blog. It has so much meaning in such a simple phrase:

“Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened.” 
― Dr. Seuss


Isn't that the way we should all live our lives? It sure is easier on the heart when we think this way. I am so blessed in my life, and love the lessons we learn from each person we encounter, and experience we have.

Rainbow Card

I love rainbow colors- and decided to make a "HAPPY BIRTHDAY" card using the LOVE LIFE stamp sets (D1482) for this simple one.

Born To Ride Card

I LOVE this stamp set- Born to Ride (C1483)! Makes for a great guy card.

Oh SNAP!

I saw this card ( not my original ) in Paper Crafts magazine, and HAD to make it. I used the Cricut AP cartridge to cut each part of the crab. The body is the oval card at 5 3/4", and you will need 4 small ovals ( 2 for each claw and another 2 for the other spikey claws). I cut black eyes at 1/2" and the white parts of the eyes are 1 1/2". I also cut a white liner for the inside of the card at 3 1/2".

JULY 4th layout!

I am already getting ready for a fun day by the pool with this layout. I really enjoy holidays (can you tell?), and this paper is perfect for Independence Day. It's the SUPERHERO paper X7152B.

Paper Lanterns for Memorial Day Weekend!

This is one of my FAVORITE stamp sets- Paper Lantern C1458. I found a card online that inspired this one. Had fun with the colorful lanterns.

Contest Entry- CTMH upcoming Convention

I entered this layout in the Close To My Heart convention contest. CTMH sent us all a postcard to integrate into the layout...so here is what I came up with. **UPDATE**............I WON!!! My layout was chosen as a winner! I AM SOOOOO EXCITED! My 1st entry winning in scrapbooking. YAY!!

54 Button Layout with Dotty

Okay, if you haven't made a layout with 54 (or more!) buttons, then you MUST! What a thrill to glue dot each of these suckers down! I have been wanting to do a layout with buttons for a while now, and the Dotty paper pack was a perfect marriage! This layout is ALL ready for my birthday NEXT month! Hope you like it.

Mother's Day is coming!

Have you made your mom/mom-in-law a card yet? I woke up this am to a beautiful sunny spring day and decided to get started on mine. Flowers always makes a mom smile, so this card made with LUCY paper pack and the AWESOME bling did the trick!

Dotty Layout with the April Stamp of The Month

So this layout is made with the Dotty for you paper pack (can you tell I am loving it?). I will be adding our pictures from our recent trip to Bass Lake/Yosemite.

Graduation Card using Cricut AP shapes

My cousin is graduating from high school, so I created a owl GRAD card using images from the CTMH Cricut AP cartridge. I cut the wings with the half shaped scallop at 3" and cut in half. The body is the funky shape on the bottom row (6 in from the left) at 3". I cut the edges of that shape to make the owl "horns"- The grad hat is the square shape on the maple leaf button cut at 1", the eyes are 1/2" circles. I cut the feet/nose and tassel by hand. I think OWL's are silly, and hope our next cartridge has one!

I was inspired by a fellow consultants in making these cards-the lantern card idea was from another consultant (name unknown) and Lisa Stenz made a pink polka dot AMAZING card, I changed it up to yellow.(can't take too much credit here!) LOVE the colorful cards. My mom recently came down with a case of the shingles, so I have been sending her cards, and like the cheery happy ones!

I am having fun with this NEW DOTTY paper pack! It's so colorful and cheery.

April Stamp Of The Month card

This stamp set is SOOOOO Cool...Amazing, Original...! It is only $5 this month with ANY $50 order. It can only be purchased this month. DON'T miss out on this one!

You Light Up My Life card

This was a fun card to make, and anyone would LOVE to receive a card that says, "You Light Up My Life"! Don't ya think? I would...LOL. This stamp set is from the Stella Workshop On The Go kit. It can only be purchased with the kit.

DOTTY FOR YOU!

The DOTTY FOR YOU is SO wonderful! Its actually better looking in person. This HAPPY paper pack is only $5 for 24 sheets of double sided cardstock with ANY purchase of $35 or more from April 17- May 31st. You do NOT want to miss out on this set. I will be posting pics of layouts and cards made with this paper soon...so come back and visit my blog!

50th Birthday card

We have a really great friend celebrating his 50th birthday this month. I was inspired by fellow consultant, Amy Moore for this card. The cruisin' paper pack is a great masculine paper pack.

ME..from A-Z !

I thought it would be fun to make a page all about ME from A-Z. You can use most any alpha prefix...why not challenge yourself to make one for you! OR...a loved one! These make great memories to look back on.




A - Act your age -
B - Best Vacation-
C - Chore you hate -
D- Dad's name -
E - Essential makeup item -
F - Favorite singer -
G - Gold or silver -
H - Hometown -
I - Ice Cream-
J - Job title -
K - Kisses, what kind do you prefer -
L - Living arrangements -
M - Meal- favorite kind-
N - Number of kiddos -
O - Overnight hospital stays -
P - Packing habits -
Q - Quote that you love -
R- Religion -
S- Siblings -
T - Time you get up in the morning -
U - Underwear of choice -
V - Vegetable you can't stand -
W - Worst habit -
X - X-rays -
Y - Yummy food you make -
Z - Zodiac sign -

HAPPY SPRING!

It's a beautiful sunny day today, after a few ugly days of rain. SO...I made a few happy cards! These cards were made with Lucy paperpack ( X7149B ) and the Springtime stamp set (D1415). I added elements of water with my fav product...LIQUID GLASS!

Jar Cards

I wanted to use the new Bakers Twine with the Joyful Jar set, and these paired nicely!


Materials used: Desert Sand, Creme Brulee, Smoothie, and Lagoon cardstock. Joyful Jar stamp set (B1393) and Thank You stamp set (D1361), Bakers Twine (Z1702) and bitty pearls ((Z1707)

Happy Birthday!...in COLOR

I am loving the new creative trend right now of RAINBOWS! Brings me back to my childhood when rainbows were everywhere on clothes, artwork etc...I used retired stamp set "This Way" and a variety of ink pads to create this colorful card!

Another St. Patty's day card

I made this shamrock with a heart punch and used cuttlebug to give it dimension. Super easy..love the colors! Erin Go Braugh!

SPRING~EASTER CARD!

Another MY Peeps card...loving the pastels right now! Makes me really ready for SPRING! This one was made with MY PEEPS ( B1402 ). I also used an adhesive spring for the bunny! ( Z1725 )

HAPPY EASTER!

Okay...I had to take the topper (see previous post) and make a card. What a fun stamp set!

Monochromatic Easter Egg card

I made this card with a retired EASTER EGG stamp set.