Time to let you fly

The idea for this layout is not original - I lifted it from Vicki Boutin Scrapbooking & Beyond February 2007.
I was saving the magazine because I really like the concept of the large butterfly. I changed it to make it my own. The butterfly pattern is mine.
Khalila's senior year pictures. That's me and Khalila.

P.S. I e-mailed Vicki this post letting her know I used her idea. She was nice enough to reply:
"Gorgeous job!!!! So glad that my work inspired you to create this lovely page!!!! Thanks for the email!!! I tried to comment on your blog, but it wouldn't let me.
Have a good night!

Vicki"

Getting 2 Know you

My Friend Jennifer got to spend some time with Isabella.
Isabella was 4 1/2 months old. I love all of her expressions.
I used Pencil line Sketch #45

I'm really liking the "layered" look on pages. Just grab a silk flower and layer on it.

Tutorial for making the “Ribbon Star”

Supplies:
3 ribbons of different widths 9” long (Each) - Cut each at 3” sections
1 – cardstock circle 1 ½ inches
1 – cardstock circle 1 inch
Glue dots
Stapler
Large button


1. Fold the ribbon, both sides meeting – to form a point.
2. Staple to the larger circle
3. Continue stapling the remaining 4 ribbons the same way. This is the bottom
layer and it should start looking like a star.
4. Turn over and cut excess ribbon from the back to cut down on the bulk.
5. Repeat this process with the smallest of the ribbons on the 1" circle
except that this one you staple on top of the circle. Again, cut off excess
ribbon.
6. I used 5 glue dots (must be a strong adhesive) I placed the glue
inside of the larger circle. Position the medium ribbon point between
two larger points. Continue attaching the medium ribbon until all five
have been attached.
7. Glue dot in the back of the small circle and attach it to the large circle.
8. Glue the large button.

You can add flowers to this, small or large – you can add more ribbon. Play around with it and see what else you can come up with.
Sandra Marek

Love Being the Lady of the House

This challenge required you to use buttons. Easy one. The paper is from the July Two Spotted Dog kit. Love that kit!

Picture at Land Between the Lakes in Kentucy - Summer of 2006. My guys doing all the work for me.


Another 6X12 l.o.

Alecia's Sketch - Cyber Challenge

This is a new one to me. It's using 6X12 paper. I'm hoping to find the album now.
I followed Alecia's sketch.
These are my puppies. Reesee is 4 years old and acts like the princess. Twix is 2 and is Ms. Personality. Don't let that face fool you - She's a little terror.

3 Is the number of times . . .

Participated in a cyber crop at Two Spotted Dogs today - wow kept me busy all day!
http://msg.twospotteddogs.com/msgbd/viewtopic.php?t=3355 Take a look.

Here is one of my entries. This one was for the DT Challenge.
Journaling reads:

3 is the number of times you have come and gone since you've been in the Marines. Three times - not knowing when I would See you again. This time though it's been pretty hard. The uncertainty of it all. My son I am so proud of you! And the only thing I can do is pray for your safe return every single day. I miss you I love you. July 2007

Ravishing Ribbon - Ribbon Star

Here is my final entry into the Caardvarks Ravishing Ribbon challenge. I used ribbons to make the ribbon star. I finished it off with a vintage button.
Club scrap cardstock - pink paper is Bazzil.

Ravishing Ribbon Caardvarks Challenge

Born in The USA - song challenge for Two Spotted Dogs

These layouts of my lovely Isabella again~ Her first fourth of July and first parade! I sure did not want to miss that! All supplies are from Two Spotted dogs July kit, flower rhinestones are from me & my Big ideas, other rhinestones are from club scrap, acrylic paints are Plaid, foam stamps some rub on letters are Making Memories.

I made these layouts so that each page can stand on its own.

This challenge took me out of my comfort zone - A Patriotic layout that is not Red, white and blue. Unheard of - lol.

Growing like a Weed

Here's another l.o. of my grand-daughter. This day she turned 7 months old. Lots of scrapbooking supplies in there. Mostly all came from the Cocoa Daisy June Kit. I loved that kit. The chipboard I made tracing a paper coaster.

Funky Phresh Papier Kreations by Nathalia Castellon: Trendy Technique: All Ruffled Up!

Funky Phresh Papier Kreations by Nathalia Castellon: Trendy Technique: All Ruffled Up!

Sunday Fun - All Ruffled up

Not a challenge just keeping things moving along - I've been hustling to get cards made everyday why not Sunday?
Caardvarks posted this idea: Nathalia's all ruffled up. Here is my card.
Nathalia always has some new technnique or idea on her blog, http://funkyphreshpapierkreations.blogspot.com/2007/07/trendy-technique-all-ruffled-up.html

10 Day 10 K Caardvark Card Challenge - my entires

Clubscrap Attack - 10 day 10K final challenge

Our final Challenge for Caardvarks 10 Day 10K Challenge. I made it all 10 days!
I managed to complete 2 cards before dragging myself to bed. Both cards are made with club scrap card stock. We were to lift Jenyfurs valentines day card. I lifted in the sense that I used the same basic supplies she did. 2 chip board, ribbon, sentiment and card stock.

This has been so much fun. I want to thank all of the talented and wonderful ladies at Caardvarks for all of the great challenges. Congratulations and continued success.

Nine Time Card Challange

My ninth day making cards. I feel like I'm running a marathon. We are down to the last mile. I'm gonna miss stalking Caardvarks for challenges.
This card was made with Club Scrap paper, fiber and beads. Flower is from Walmart, Ghost clock is Heidi Swapp, brad is JoAnn essentials, gear is from my stash, stamp is Stamping up. I sewed the X and the line down the right side.

8 is Enough Card Challenge

Here is card #8 for Caardvarks Challenge. 8 is enough - 2 patterned paper, 2 circles, 2 ribbons, 2 stamps.

Good Luck Card - Caardvark Challenge #7

Here is my entry for Challenge #7 - Good Luck
Card stock red is Bazzil, black is Club Scrap
The pattern paper I've had on hand for awhile - it's Mustard Moon. Sizzix die for Shamrock, creative imaginations ID Plate and everything else is from my stash

6 Shooter Card Challenge

Tell me I'm not addicted. It's 1:04 a.m. and I'm posting a card I just made. This one is the 6th Card Challenge at Caardvarks. The challenge today is to make a 6X6 card. 4 more to go. Wooohoo! Keep'em coming. I gotta get some sleep now.

5 Star Card Challenge

Here is the 5th day challenge for Caardvarks. I spent all day thinking it was a challenge with 5 stars. I even pulled the 5 stars and they sat on my table all day. The challenge is actually 5 Embellishments on the card. Glad I waited.

As usual I used Club Scrap Cardstock and ribbon. The pattern paper is doodle bug, ghost heart is Heidi Swapp, pattern paper under heart is basic grey, chip board, plastic flower and button are from Cocoa Daisy June's kit.

Bloom'in Beauty

This layout was inspired by Nathalia's Refresh l.o.


All supplies used are from Club Scrap Bistro kit except for the unmounted stamps which I got at the dollar section of Joanns. I distressed, sewed, sprayed with the glimmer mist and used the Big City Black Crystal. QK flowers sprayed them with water and crinkled and added scrapbook shimmer by MM. What a gorgeous kit!

4 Square Challenge- Card

Fourth day of Caardvarks Challenge. Use 4 squares on the front of the card. Couldn't sleep so I made the card for this challenge. Card stock is Club Scrap and pattern paper is Bo Bunny.

10-Day 10 K Tri-Challenge

The third day of Caardvarks card challenge. Here is my entry. It's for my mom who loves strawberries and her grand-daughter and great grand-daughter. She needs a little pick me up. Cardstock is from Club Scrap all other supplies are SEI.

10 Day 10 K - Card Challenge Entry

This is my second day entry to the Caardvarks 10 Day 10K challenge.
I don't feel card making is one of my strengths so this is a challenge to me. I used paged maps for a starting point and used club scrap card stock, basic grey pattern paper, fany pants prima flowers and foofala clear buttons. I used Art Warehouse clear stamps.

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY from my family to yours

EZINE

Yay Me! I'm published in the canvas part of this issue.
The July/August Scrappin' Trends E-Zine is now available! Click http://www.scrappintrends-store.com/id71.html to take you straight there for instant inspiration! I am so excited to be included in this issue. Take a look - it's full of beautiful art, inspirations,article and ideas.

Thank you Elisa and all of the staff at Ezine for giving me this opportunity.

Published in Club Scrap

I receive this awesome kit called club scrap - they make the most amazing card stock! Unbeatable in terms of quality, texture and originality. They make my layouts look good! See for yourself at www.clubscrap.com.

Last month I submitted this layout and it was published! Yay!! It's in July's Scrap Rap in the middle. I am so excited about this.

Layout done with Chapter One kit (June 2007). It's a tribute to my in laws 50th wedding anniversary.

A bit of sunshine

Here is a bit of Sunshine my BFF made for me. I tell you it brought a smile to my face on a gloomy Monday morning and it makes me smile every time I see it. Please note the beautiful pen work she did. For more samples of her awesome work go to
http://funkyphreshpapierkreations.blogspot.com/

Thanks Nathalia!

My Co-Workers my friends

Our Office Christmas Party. My co-workers Terry & Brandon really do make going to work fun for me. They are both hard workers, loyal, good people and funny. They are like an extension of my family. Thank you guys for everything!

Bella

Isabella at five months old. Pictures taken in our yard. she was making funny faces at the camera!

Pencil line sketch #34