Scrapbook Layouts

OK, May has been National Scrapbooking Month.....did you know that??? Well,I didn't do any 'new' pages this month....in fact, I haven't done traditional scrapbooking since last year!!! I'm sooooo bad, and to top that off....the pictures in these scrapbook layouts are from 2003.....except for the first two page layouts!! Those picture are from when my oldest son was about 5 yrs. old....he'll be 18 in Dec.!!! I have so many old photos to scrapbook,it's not even funny!! I don't own a 35 mm anymore,does anyone nowadays?? So, when I do scrapbook ,it's digitally using MDS from SU!!! Love that program!!! You can click on the pics to enlarge the photo.
I wanted to tell you guys how touched I was, from all the sweet uplifting comments during the Memorial Day Blog Hop!!!! Thank you so much,I'm trying to go through and visit everyone's blogs to do the same!!! I had a blast during the hop and I hope you did as well!! Operation Write Home is such a great organization....hope you have the time to find out how you can participate!!! It's all about giving back....and after the stories and videos shared during the hop....I don't see how anyone would be able to not to help out in some way!! Have a great Memorial Day and stop to say a prayer to all those serving in our military......thanks for stopping by!! ;)

OWH Memorial Day Weekend Blog Hop and Blog Candy!!!

Welcome to Operation Write Home  Memorial Day Weekend Blog Hop!!! If you have come from Stars and Stamps Blog ,then you are in the right spot!!! I'm second on the list,so please start at the beginning here.

Front of Easel Card

Side View

  Well, I have been making cards for our troops for about two years now.....but, I recently heard about Operation Write Home and I knew I had to do my part!!! They are a great organization to be involved with. You make handmade cards (that are blank on the inside) to send to the troops so they can use them to send home to their loved ones. Also they encourage you to write a thank you note on a handmade card to give to any solider who is serving in the military!! I am currently adding to my box of cards....so it won't be long before they receive my very first box!!!! I need to get the OWH stamp to make it a little easier on the ladies ;) ....I hope to do that real soon!!! They also take donations,so be sure to check them out and get involved however you are able!!!!

  My dad served in the Navy during Vietnam. My step dad did too, he was a Green Beret. My grandpa was in the Navy during WWII and some other family members have served in various wars and at various times; including my little sister, Honey. So, I am proud of all service men and women who put their lives on the line to protect what is most precious to us Americans.....our Freedom!!! I am proud to be an American and I thank God for our liberties and the sacrifices our military takes in order to keep that!! So, however I am able to help, I will do so!!! Anything that might make living apart from their loved ones, a little easier for these brave men and women, I'm all for!!!
  Now,if you're ready to have some more fun you need to visit everyone's blog! Your next stop will be Kate. Her blog: Hello From Kate , is adorable and her cards are beautiful! Don't forget to leave some love along the way!! I know I love reading my comments.....it brings a smile to my face and warms my heart!!!

  I made a video of me making my card today,I know I'm a dork!! But if you want a good laugh,check it out at the bottom of this post!! ;)
  Now, I have a little challenge for you, if you want to play along! Alot of my cards are CASED from other stampers,or inspired in some way. So, if you would like to take Any of my creations and make it your own, feel free to CASE. Just leave a comment and a link so others can come check out your project!! ;)
  The theme was to use RED, WHITE, and BLUE ,with MISSING YOU!! I went for a vintage look to my card. I didn't do much stamping, instead I used my Cricut Expression!!! I hope you like it!!! Have an awesome Memorial Day Weekend and enjoy the hop and don't forget to sign up for my Blog Candy!!!

inside sentiment

front of card when mailed

BLOG CANDY
Good Neighbors set of 10 stamp set (retired from SU! Sale-a-bration 2010)
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6 x6 DSP pack (retired SU! SAB 2010)

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Recipe for Card :

Card stocks : Not Quite Navy, Ruby Red, and Very Vanilla
Swiss Dots Cuttle Bug Folder
Clear Circle and Scallop Circle Dies
Ribbon from Hobby Lobby Clearance
Designer Paper from The Paper Studio
3~D Star Stickers from The Paper Studio
A Child's Year Cricut Cartridge
Large Eyelets from Stash
Close to Cocoa Ink for sponging
Whimsical Words Stamp Set
Curly Label Punch



PS~ sorry I didn't talk louder on the video....my hubby was taking a nap ;)

OWH Challenge

Hello and thank you for stopping by!!! I did my card today for Operation Write Home. The challenge theme was "You Light Up My Life". Pretty easy card,it took me a whole 5 minutes to complete once I knew which stamp set I was going to use! Have a awesome day,see ya' later! ;)

Recipe for Card :

• Card stocks : Kraft and a light Beige from my stash
• Chocolate Chip Ribbon
• Chocolate Chip Ink
• Whisper White Craft Ink for Highlighting

More Little Baby Critters

Sorry about the sporadic placement of the pics here,I was trying to make a kind of collage with the pics. I've seen it on other peeps blogs....I just couldn't figure it out!!! Since I had a bunch of photos I didn't want it to be a long post,KWIM??? LOL!!! Do I even make any sense?? Hahahahah!! ;) You can click the pics to enlarge them.

Anywhoo,I made these cute little baby critters by using Stampin' Up! Punches and using my Cricut Expression. I got the main idea from Andrea last year,so I just expanded it some!!!! I've also made baby roses,that I've posted before.....I'm trying to think of all sorts of babies I could make. I think they would be cute on cards or scrapbook pages,or gift tags!!!

These babies are for a customer on my Etsy. She also bought all of my Scrapbook pages I posted using these same babies a couple of weeks ago,as well as some cards. That was the biggest order I've done so far on my Etsy!!! *YAY ME!!!* LOL!!! ;)

Well,have a wonderful day and thanks for stopping by!! Oh,and don't forget to stop by Saturday for the OWH Blog Hop and sign up for my Blog Candy giveaway!!! ;)

Wow Wednesday and OWH Sketch Challenge

This is for Operation Write Home Sketch Challenge # 18 and my own challenge ,Wow Wednesday! I used my new Cricut Cartridge "Once Upon A Princess". I've been in a somewhat fog lately with all the stress of my oldest son,please keep us in your prayers....it seems he does in fact have Asperger's along with some other problems....seems like when you go to get second opinions,you can get totally different ones....hummmmm....just makes you wonder about all this mental diagnosis going on with kids these days. Sorry to rant,just my two cents worth,but I do realize my son does needs help,so he will keep going to therapy. Just need all the prayers we can get,thanks in advance!

Anywhoo,don' forget this Saturday is Operation Write Home Memorial Day Blog Hop!!! I will have some blog candy and hopefully a tutorial (my camera isn't cooperating,so that may not happen!). Taking a second look at this card,it might not fit with the sketch so much.....oh,well!! ;) Anyways,here's the deets of today's card. Thanks so much for visiting me! Have a great day ;)

Recipe for Card :

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  Certainly Celery,Cameo Coral,Regal Rose and Pretty in Pink
• Eyelet Border,curly label,small oval Punches
• Certainly Celery Ribbon
• White Gel Pen
• Pink Flamingo DSP
• Inks :Chocolate Chip and Close to Cocoa
• Once Upon A Princess Cricut Cartridge
• Stamp Sets : Vintage Labels and Happy Moments

Two card Tuesday

Hey peeps!!! I did one of my own challenges for today....two card Tuesday!!! One card I made for a friend of mine....the other I gave to my hubby yesterday morning!! It is our 8 year anniversary....we've been together for 9 years and have a total of 6 kids....we are a blended family,so it's 'yours,mine and ours'!!! I couldn't do it without him,he is a wonderful father and husband!! Anyways,here's the deets on the cards!!!Have a great day and thanks for stopping by!!

 

Recipe for first card :

• Card stocks: Close to Cocoa and VV
• Twill Tape
• Large Copper Eyelet
• Inks: Close to Cocoa,Chocolate Chip and Creamy Caramel
• Stamp Sets : Carte Postale,French Script,Together Forever,Finest Flourishes
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Recipe for Second Card:

• Card stocks:Basic Black,Chocolate Chip and VV
• Eyelet Border,Wide Oval  Punches
• Designer Paper from Hobby Lobby Clearance
• Butterfly Ribbon From Hobby Lobby Clearance
• Chocolate Chip Ink
• Well Scripted Stamp Set
• Beautiful Wings Embosslit Die with Big Shot

Birthday Card

My neighbors little girl is turning 5 on Sat. So Callie helped me make the card...she has gotten pretty good at coloring!!! I printed the 5 yrs. on my computer and punched it out. I hope you have a great weekend!! Thanks for stopping by!

Recipe for Card :

• Card stocks : Pretty in Pink,VV,Real Red,and Regal Rose
• Pink Flamingo DSP
• Ribbon from Hobby Lobby
• Scallop Circle and Circle Bigz Dies using Big Shot
• Punches : 1 1/4 and 1 13/8 circle ,and scallop circle
• Crazy for Cupcakes Stamp Set
• Swiss Dots Cuttle Bug Folder
• SU! Water colored Pencils and Blending Pen

Star Card for OWH!!!

Hey guys!! I wanted to share my card for the Operation Write Home challenge. We were to use stars on our cards. I had made a card that was similar to this a couple of years ago. So I kinda used that as inspiration,because my brain couldn't think straight. We got some terrible news on Monday about my son's condition. I can't talk about it right now......I'm just too upset. I will be taking him to another doctor tomorrow. He will be doing another round of testing,so to get another opinion. I just ask for prayers for him and us. I really do not know how much more I can bear!!! Thanks for letting me rant.....hope your week has been better than mine!

Recipe for card :


Card stocks: Summer Sun,Taken With Teal,Ruby Red
Punches : Large and small star punches
Chocolate Chip Ribbon
Inks: Whisper White Craft and Chocolate Chip
Stamp Sets : A Little Somethin',Starstruck,and Doodle This

OWH Sketch Challenge #17

Here is my submission to Operation Write Homes' Sketch Challenge. I need to get crackin' on Father's Day cards.......I'm always a procrastinator!!! Anyways,I have a sick little boy and a ton of laundry to do....so I'll see ya' later!

Recipe For Card:

Card stocks: VV,Chocolate Chip,Sahara Sand

Spring Flowers DSP

another designer paper from stash

brown twill tape from stash

Stamp Sets : Well Scripted,Le Jardin Botanique

Cards For Troops

I made three cards for the troops for Operation Write Home. They had a challenge today and it ends at midnight....so these were fast and simple cards,but I like how they turned out! I was busy today with cleaning and kids and then I finished my customer's order on Etsy....so I didn't have time to make more...but here they are. Thanks for stopping by!!!

Recipe for all cards:

• Card stocks : Kraft,Sahara Sand Real Red,Bordering Blue,WW
• Inks: Chocolate Chip and Basic Black
• Ticket,Large and small star punches
• Brads and Eyelets from Stash
• Stamp Sets: Courage,Service and Sacrifice,Free and the Brave
• Wide Twill Tape

Rose Baby Cards Finished!!!

I finished the rose baby cards today for my Etsy customer. She asked for a butterfly on each one,so now I'm waiting for her to OK them before I mail them off. I hope she likes them. Here are the deets,thanks for stopping by and have a great weekend!!

Recipe for cards :

• Cardstocks: So Safrron,Rose Red,Pretty in Pink,Pink Passion,Old Olive,Blush Blossom
• Punches : Eyelet Border and Scallop Trim Border,scallop oval and large oval
• DSP : DCWV and Delicate Dots
• Ribbons from stash
• Embosslit Beautiful Wings
• Once Upon a Princess Cricut Cartridge