Aargh!!! Li'l Monsters Series; #2

A litte spica glitter pen on this dragon monster and he's all good! He reminds me of a chicken/dragon/rhino mix. Hahaha.

I had forgotten all about this little clippy thing I had purchased years ago.It's this tool that you slide the clip into from the back and then you lift the lever and it loads it. Next you slide the front over your pieces you want clipped together and squeeze. Voila!  It's really fun to rediscover things in your stash and have them work on your projects.

Have a super day!
I'm linking this card up to Ribbon Carousel's anything goes challenge.

Quickie Watercoloring

My friend Nichol was wondering about waterbrush coloring so I threw together a quick tutorial...kids and all ;)

Li'l Monster Series: #1 Sleepy

I bought a stamp set from Michael's this weekend because I had a $5 off a $5 purchase coupon!!!! I made a card with each of the li'l monsters in the set. I adore them.

These cuties will be going to the kiddos in my Sunday School class that are having birthdays. There are so many this month!
Have a sweet day!

A little Uncommon

My bestie, Jenny's, little girl was baptised on Saturday. I was honored to be asked to give a short talk on baptism.

Rachel is one of Tessa's bestest friends too and I have loved watching them grow together. I made the card and bookmark for Rachel with the Uncommon line of papers from Authentique.

Valentine's Day Book Page Banner

I had a lot of fun with this one. I cut out the pages from a book entitled Admissions (yes, I read it and eh). I then traced the hearts with my old school heart template and started cutting away.

I layed out the pages in an order I felt was pretty balanced and then backed the top of each page with a strip of cardstock for stability.

Next, I punched some 1/8" holes and threaded my twine through, tied some bows and we were set. Simple and sweet and stores so nicely :)

Here's my gang of gals making there coffee filter wreaths. That's a whole lotta filters :).
Have a super Sunday and remember to make some time to create.

Authentique February Sketch Challenge

The Authentique February Sketch Challenge is here!!!

I had so much fun with this one. I punched circles from the Delightful collection and then quartered them. I then began piecing them together like a quilt after I had inked all the edges. And just like it would happen in I had used real fabric I had issues with corners lining up...hahaha...and that's why I don't quilt mama. But still, this card came out so darn cute! Gotta love this bonny paper.

So head on over to the Authentique Paper Blog and join in the fun!!!!

Scrapbook Steals has the Uncommon Collection Today!!!

Pretty in pink and gray. If you love the prints and colors of the Authentique's Uncommon Collection, you're in for a treat! It's this morning's steal over at Scrapbook Steals!!!!!!!
 Matchbook Calendar

Altered pinboard

http://scrapbooksteals.stealnetwork.com/index.php

Brand new Loyal collection: AUTHENTIQUE CHA 2012

I was in Heaven when I opened this last package of goodies. With three boys I need all the blue and green, rough and tough I can get my hands on.

From the geometric prints to the paisleys, the plaids and the crests this collection has it all.

Here's a little treat box I made with some of the papers.

The sentiment is from the Genuine collection.

And here's a sneak of an upcoming tutorial I'll be doing for the Authentique Blog

Brand New Authentique Delightful CHA 2012

Authentique's brand spankin' new line, DELIGHTFUL, was announced at CHA this week.

I'm participating in the CHA challenges over at 2 peas. One was to use a pinterest pin as your inspiration.
http://pinterest.com/pin/241083386272397425/#_=_
I love the pinks and corals and yellow POLKA DOTS!

Here's a quick shot of the whole enchilada! This paper makes my heart sing.

Sewing a stitch if fun to do, fun to do, fun to do :)

I used my shimmerz mists along with my Martha Stewart stencil and spritzed away until I got the hue I wanted.

Buttons make everything sweeter.

I love the sisters in my church family and I'm grateful for the time I get to spend with them as well as all I learn from them

I used the left over pennant pieces to make a card!
I hope you all are enjoying all of the wonderful new things from CHA 2012

The new Celebrate Collection for Valentine's Day

Please head on over to the AUTHENTIQUE PAPER BLOG to check out all the Valentine's I made with the Celebrate collection :)
Have a super sweet day!

Garnet #6: To The Moon Buddies

I used Kristy Lee's Garnet 6 Sketch as my starting point for this layout. I am gearing up to do a ton of boy layouts.
My son and his friend Tommy. They like so many of the same things that sometimes their friendship becomes one of two mortal enemies fighting for possesion of the same toy ;).

I cut out some triangles and adhered them to the top of the pictures to create a border.

Journaling on shipping tags. I watercolored the third one just to add some color.

I cut out different sections of the grid paper and added colored patterned papers to the backside.

Rectangle Coffee Filter Wreath: Fun Friday Craft

My newest class is up! I made this coffe filter wreath for Valentines Day. It's so fluffy-don'tcha just love Despicable Me referances?!?!

I hope all my regular gals love it and don't worry...if you think it looks a little sparse I will have PLENTY of extras on hand so you can spruce up your very own.

Hearts and pennants...the sweetest thing. This is the pennant punch from Stampin' Up. If anyone non-local would like a kit you can comment here and I can get in touch with you. Thanks!

Have a super sweet day and remember to make some time to get your craft on!

New Authentique: Genuine

Denim is all the rage right now and Authentique did it right!!!

Here's a quick sneak peak of the Genuine Cabinet I made for CHA.
Have a wonderful day.

Go HERE to see the full collection.

CELEBRATE: NEW AUTHENTIQUE CHA

Another one of Authentique's new lines. It's perfect for boys or for a party. Very versatile. I think the wood grain is a dream.

These boys...best of friends...worst of enemies scenario.

I used my top note die from Stampin' Up for the journaling block.

I saw the pinwheels and I wanted to simulate wind blowing in some fashion with the paper. Loop de loo zig-zag stitches and cut outs...did the trick.

I hope your day is amazing!

Altered Thickers Tutorial: Scrapbook Steals

I made up this tutorial and totally forgot to post it. It's a fun way to make your Thickers match any project you're working on :)
SCRAPBOOK STEALS HOW TO'SDAY
Have a super day :)

How Do I Have an 11 Year Old???

He is my joy and my life and also the pain in my butt! What is it with this age-the teasing and pestering of younger siblings does eventually taper off right??? Someone please tell my I'm right?!?!?! Well, the boy asked for cheesecake for days and then on the morning of his birthday changed his mind to red velvet with cream cheese icing-so I delivered like any super mom would.

For the past three years he has asked for chicken and dumplings-my grandma's recipe-and I make it once a year :). It's delicious. For some reason last year was really warm on his birthday and we were all sweating through dinner :)

Oh, he's ecited all right and in need of a good haircut-but he wants "the guy" to do it and not his mama. (The guy is the barber down the road :)

Oh thank you, oh thank you after Christmas clearance sales-for without you my children might go hungry and unclothed-not to mention without awesome birthday gifts. Total for both lego kits under 25 dollars. TOTAL STEAL. He was so funny and tried to stay up late building them and set his alarm so he could work on it before school in the morning.
Some things about my eldest kiddo that may be of some interest.
He is really helpful when he wants to be...really responsible.
He does this thing where he'll be sitting there watching t.v. or talking and he'll notice that the table runner is out of place or the rug is askew and he'll absentmindedly fix it-even getting up to do so. I think he must get this from me.
He's just as capable of living in filth as the other two hooligans but he's quicker to get it back in order.
He loves basketball, scouts, camping, riding his bike, jumping on the trampoline, drawing, math, science and archery.
He's wicked good with electronics (that might just be a sign of his generation).
He always gives me a kiss goodbye whether he's leaving from the house or the car. He's taller than me-I'm 5'6".
He earned gold honor roll at school this semester.
He loves to help his dad on any "project" that's going on-tomorrow that means going to butcher some cows to help out a neighbor-he's almost morbidly excited about that one. (I may have to worry)
He has the best dimples ever.
He's a great reader but usually doesn't want to stop go, go, going to settle down and read.
He can eat more than both his dad and I combined-the bottomless pit.
He is probably allergic to dairy products-we're testing the theory right now (thank you soy milk)-because we couldn't handle the smell anymore ;)
He now sleeps on the bottom bunk but once fell off the top and gave himself a pretty good shiner.
He's a pretty sentimental guy and he has a great big heart.
I love my boy