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Tuesday, December 27, 2011

 Yes ...Monday was Mojo Monday ...I am behind...
 Here is my attempt ...yes I had to try the circle one ....
 here it is open ....



So here is the "Mashup" Challenge :
  1. Make a project using the "Sketch".
  2. Or Make a project using "Watercoloring".
  3. Or "Mash it Up" and create a project using the "Sketch & Watercoloring" .
Now this layout I did color the flowers ...I have been trying to learn ...
the papers are Micheal's Recollection paper...
the flower I painted is from Fast & Fabulous --Stampin Up
the nwords from Stampin up Live like you mean it.
hope this works ...
I hope everyone had the greatest of Christmas and awesome buys Boxing Day...

Thursday, December 22, 2011


The season has started ....
ICE FISHING..
this is a brook trout ..
WOW..
Barry holding
Corey's first caught fish
this year ...
the boys caught lots ...

Wednesday, December 21, 2011

FM#37 A Chip Off The Old Block!

So here is the "Mashup" Challenge :
  1. Make a project featuring "Chipboard (Precut or Diecut )".
  2. Or Make a project with "Distressing ( ink, scissors or the Cutter Tool Kit)".
  3. Or "Mash it Up" and create a "Distressed Project featuring Chipboard"
And a Mojo Monday Challenge 
Yes I combined the 2 challenges ...I am so far behind...
the Happy Holidays is on a chipboard shape ...the paper is from Micheal's...
so what do you think ???
Now this next challenge again is 2 challenges in one ...
trying hard to catch up ...before the big comes ...

This challenge is from Scrap N Stamp...
and
combine with this challenge from...

This is my attempt putting the 2 challenges together...
and I even embossed it ....what do you think????
Honorable Mention 
Yes a honorable Mention ...Thank you so much
Now I am caught up ...I hope you stop by all those blogs and check out the challenges
it is a lot of fun and you created and use your imagination...
Please also stop by family and friends ...I know they all have something they are sharing ...
Have a great day

Tuesday, December 13, 2011

This week we have a technique challenge for you, so please use Dry or Wet Embossing on your project.
 
Scrapbook Essentials BC
Ok here is my try ...I did the dry embossing on the ornaments ...
put the embossing ink on the embossing  folder then paper inside ...
then pulling out put on the silver sparkle embossing powder..
Merry Christmas embossed with Rainbow crystal by Stampendous
the edge is done by a wheel called Holiday Lights by rollagraph
( a wheel I got from my SIL Nina) paper products Recollection
I hope this works for everybody ...I tried all day to figure out this embossing thing
never watched so many videos ...
Here is one of the house Sam and Ethan did for Xmas
He is so sweet ...they even did popcorn and old fashion chain for their tree....
loves his ornaments
Have a great evening ...

Monday, December 12, 2011

And along with Mojo Monday I am also doing Sisters In Christ Challenge
ChallengeIn honor of Christ's birthday, make a birthday card/project.
and can you believe it ...Mojo Monday up on Monday ...
Background paper Botanical Collection..
so is the homemade flower and main square from this collection.
Other paper from recollection...the Happy Birthday I am no sure
I have had it for awhile.

Have a great week and don't forget tomorrow is
Essential Sketches  make sure you check it out..
Nina is one of the designers ...

Friday, December 9, 2011

FM#36 Baby It's Cold Outside!

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So here is the "Mashup" Challenge :
  1. Make a project featuring "Snowmen".
  2. Or Make a project using the colors "Blushing Bride, Baja Breeze & Basic Grey".
  3. Or "Mash it Up" and create a "Snowman project with the colors Blushing Bride, Baja Breeze & Basic Grey".
*With all of our Challenges that have a Stampin' Up! Color Combo, you may substitute any colors with similar ones you have on hand.

Well here is my attempt ...hope my color choices are close ...
The paper is mostly Recollection paper from Michael's
The snowflake background is Cuttlebug
The ornaments on the pink Craft Concepts
The snowlady and seasons greeting Dollar store...
and can you believe it I have the card up on a Friday ...wow
Have a great weekend ...
and make sure you stop by the list of family and friends ...

Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Well the parties are over ...good times by all...

Now for the big news
Sister-In-Law Nina ...has joined a team of very talented ladies who will  
challenge us that love to create cards or whatever comes to mind....
so here is the place to be and visit...

Challenge #1-A Sketch {Whimsical Butterflies 1}

Hello and welcome to the brand new challenge blog called "Scrapbook Essentials BC Challenges". We are sponsored by the online crafting store "Scrapbook Essentials BC" and we will be featuring the products they carry in their online store.
Scrapbook Essentials BC
and make sure you check out Nina's site
Here are the rules ...for the challenge...
 Our Rules for Playing:
  1. Create a NEW project for this challenge.
  2. Be sure to link your blog with a direct link to the post you would like us to visit.
  3. Please put a link on your post to our challenge.
  4. Create a project with only 3 challenges including our challenge.
  5. Feel free to use any crafting products you have!
So here is my card...hope you like it
The background paper is Michael's Recollection
embossing folder is Craft Concepts
The butterfly paper is S.E.I.- chocolat
the butterfly is K & C Company
words and hearts from ???
I can tell you I will be doing another card with the butterfly theme ...
I remembered half way through this card
that I had got a butterfly collection from Nina and I've gotten try it ...
So make sure you stop by the new challenge blog it is on my side bar....


Tuesday, December 6, 2011

First things first ...Happy Bithday to
Bare & Bill (yes the boys are twins)
our granddaughter Maddy
nephew Bobby
and Happy Anniversary
our daughter and son-in-law
Candy and Dj...
busy day ahead ...

Wow can you believe it Monday and here I am ....oh my gosh...
in doing the Mojo Monday layout I wanted to try my hand at another
shaker card....I filled this one with hearts and X & O's
the paper is Michael's Recollection ...
I used the spellbinder Deckled Rectangles
the Happy Anniversary is fromTLC...bow the dollar store..
this weekend and today this was our gas prices in town ...
we all know sooner or later it will go back to the real gas price ...
the most we have seen it in this area is $1.19

Now I know everybody has shared something new so please stop
and leave some love you can found them in family and friends on the side .

Monday, December 5, 2011


ChallengeMake a card/project that features an angel, such as in the patterned paper,
a stamped image, a charm, etc. 
Ok I have no angel stamps so I had to go to my digital stuff ....
now this angel was in a kit that I got ...like 4 years ago ...it was called
One Night In Bethleham...hope you enjoy ...
Now make sure you stop by my SIL Barb ...we do this challenge together ...
Ok
Now it's time to work on my Mojo card if I can ...
Have a great day

Celebrate in a BIG way this Christmas and generously give the BEST gifts!
Give the gift of forgiveness, kindness, time, and smiles
and wrap each one with love!
You will be giving the perfect gift and spreading
the true reason for the season!


Sunday, December 4, 2011

So here is the "Mashup" Challenge :
  1. Make a project featuring "A Shaker Card".
  2. Or Make a project with a "Winter Theme".
  3. Or "Mash it Up" and create a " Winter Themed Shaker Card. "
so here is my try ...my first shaker and I am going to try another ...make sure if you get a chance stop by
Friday mashup...and check out Nina's Friday Mashup card it is awesome ....

Paper used from about 3years ago and I can't remember who's it was sorry
the Spellbinder used was Holiday Tags the 3D tree is from Taylor Expressions...
those items I borrow from Sam...thank so much
and of course Ethan showing off some of his crafting ...
here are his painted christmas ornaments ...
and his christmas tree for the fridge ...he loves to create
Well have a great evening ....don't forget Mojo Monday ...
and make sure you stop by all the family and friends ..they all have something to share...

Thursday, December 1, 2011

Yes Mojo Monday ...and here it is Thursday ....catching up
well here we go ...I also did the challenge for Mashup Friday ...
So here is the "Mashup" Challenge :
  1. Make a project featuring "A Christmas Theme".
  2. Or Make a project using the colors "Aqua, Chocolate and White".
  3. Or "Mash it Up" and create a "Christmas themed project using the colors Aqua, Chocolate and White".
so I hope this card ...shows the layout for Mojo and the colors that Mashup wanted used....
the paper is Bazzill...called Patina...the brown is Recollections...button from the Lost & Found collection..
the cupcake stamp Walmart ...hope you like....
Now a bit of sharing from me ...this is a stocking our daughter Patty did
this is her second one so far ...she is helping a lady out who wanted them for Xmas..
Below is Hannah and her cute hair style that mom did ...
And Abi ...wow your ringlets are awesome...
Sam and Ethan and I at Michael's looking at all the sales...
Mommy where is the snow ....snow  please

he is so sweet ....
Well have a great day ...
and please make sure you stop by all the family and friends blogs....

Monday, November 28, 2011


Winners and Shining Stars: Challenge #116...this was the challenge I did last week ...wow ...
And now for the winner of a $15 gift certificate from Pizzazz Aplenty!!! And that lucky person is...

#9 Judy
Welcome to Stampin' Sisters in Christ, where our challenges are inspired by scripture.
My SIL Barb knew before me ...she was so excited for me ....thanks for the call ...her and I have been doing this challenge together
Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34 ".... Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they?...."
ChallengeMake a card/project that features a bird, such as in the patterned paper, a stamped image, a charm, etc. 
So here is my try at it ....now this is a stamp I just got form Nina ...and I hope I am doing you proud girl...
yes I did the coloring ...trying to get better at it ...could use lessons ...hint hint hint.
paper from Recollection the stamp from Nina ...wish the sparkles showed more ...

Well good evening to all ....I wanted to share ...on the weekend we watched this Christmas show called Cancelling Christmas....first time I have ever seen this one. This show was different in the message it was trying to share ...ususally it has Santa listening to want kids want....but in this show ...Santa was asking them what they could give... now most of them said I don't have any money ...and this Santa said ....it does not take money to give ....it comes from the heart. One little girl he said ....you could give to your mom  help with dishes ....just helping her ... he was trying to show them giving comes from the heart ...not from the almighty dollar. If we can give from the heart ...forgiveness....love ...understanding...all the money in the world will really not make you happy. You don't give because you have to ...because that is who and where your heart is ...sometimes in trying to give the very best of your self you screw up ...but you hope that those that say they love you and I do mean love you from the heart ....will understand ...and still will give from the heart. I know every year I am asked what I want for Christmas ...and every year I really can't answer in things or material things..what I want the most is health for all ...for the love of family and friends. To be just accepted . Things that can not be bought...they are given from the heart.

Well I must get back to catching up ...thanks to the Sisters in Christ for my prize and thanks Barb

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

 Mojo Monday...and here it's Tuesday...so  here I go...
I put 2 challenges together the other one is it
Scripture: Job 13:15 "Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him.”
ChallengeMake a card of praise using music, stamp, or design paper, or just the word "praise."
so...my layout is the Mojo and the words are for SIC
my rainbow is home made...paper Recollection...
and butterflies and little flowers...Dollar Store...

Now this card is me playing....I have always wanted this stamp...forever
My SIL Nina...helped me found it and look what I made a card...
the stamp is called On The Fly..
The flamingo comes from the pad Playtime...
Make sure you stop by all the family and friends in my list...
Well hope everybody is having a fun and windy day....

Monday, November 21, 2011


So here is the "Mashup" Challenge :
  1. Make a project using "Paper Rosettes".
  2. Or Make a project using "the Sketch Above".
  3. Or "Mash it Up" and create a "Project with the Sketch using Rosettes".
So here is my attempt at the Friday Mashup....
Don't think I should of used the yellow ...but hey live and learn...
The paper is Recollections from Michael's the button used fro Lost and Found collection..
and the Thank You from Stampin up...
Oh no it is Monday and it's MOJO time...

Thursday, November 17, 2011

This challenge comes from the Scrap'n Stamp store ...
check into there gallery and there's where you found the challenge....
 so here is my try...the papers used are scraps I embossed the Merry Christmas
Spellbinder Lacey Oval....
Now this next challenge is neat ...and get me trying to do the paper that way...

HSS Bargello Technique Challenge #93


This week we are asking you to get creative with strips of designer or pattern paper to bring to life this BARGELLO technique that is widely used by needle crafters. You simply use strips of paper to make an amazing background for your project or card. You can see a more detailed tutorial about this technique HERE.
So I gave it a try ..it is kind of neat ...
so here is my card for the challenge...
and you can give the challenge a try go to

oh boy tomorrow is Friday....and we all know what that means
see you tomorrow....