Challenge Accepted!

Here is a card I made for a challenge for Blog Candy hosted by Leslie from creativepzazz.blogspot.com. She is a Stampin up demonstrator and a great friend. Check out her blog! She posts everyday!!! Can you imagine!

The challenge was to use a spiral or swirl on a card or page as a background or element. It also had to be dimensional. I decided to use a grungeboard piece. I am loving the effect of smooch spritz on grungeboard. So pretty! I added some ribbon and a smooched prima flower and a book plate. The swirl acts as a vine with the prima on top.

I am going to give this card to my Grandmother for her birthday. Thank you Leslie for getting me to make a card ahead of time instead of an hour before the party.

Christmas Fun Day 12

So, the last day of my Christmas Fun Series! First I thought I would share all of the different cards I made this season. Some I did on the blog, others on my own. Here are pictures of the ones I did not show. The snowman card was made with a sweet treat cup from Stampin Up and was inspired by a lady on Youtube. I forget who but just search sweet treat cup snowman and you should find her. I show pictures with ans without marshmellows. There is a little tag on the inside that pulls out to reveal the marshmellows without ruining the card! I got a call from my Nephews today (they each got one!) and they LOVED them!








Want more great examples of the great talent out there? Well, here is a card I made from a cricut cut file I got from the Cricut community board. There are great ladies there making amazing creations free for everyone to use! I found this tool box using only the George cartridge! Amazing! I don't remember who made it but Thank you!



I am so glad we made it through the Christmas Fun Series! I had fun! Hope you liked it! Thanks for visiting my blog and thank you for watchign! I ask only 1 thing...Please comment more in 2010!

Christmas Fun Day 10

Here is a great Christmas card. I love the Merrymint paper! I love the gingerbread man and all the layers. The Martha Stewart bakers twine is so versatile! Love it! It turned out Sweet! Only 2 days left of the Christmas Fun Series. I have 2 great tips for tomorrow!

Christmas Fun Day 8

Here is simple, quick Christmas card! I used the same ink as cardstock to create a tone on tone effect. Almost like a watermark. I used some Stickles to add some interest and sparkle. I actually loved how simple and classic this card came out! I hope you like it.

Can you believe only 4 more days of Christmas fun? Only 9 days till Christmas! The days are getting shorter and my to do list is getting bigger by the day! How are you doing with your Holiday To Do List.

Christmas Fun Day 4

Here is another Christmas card! It came out super cute! I love the houses and the sentiment on the stamp.





I hope you are having fun decorating and getting ready for the Holidays. I have been busy! I decided to go with white lights on my Christmas tree this year. A huge decision for me! I have always had a "Fun" tree! Colored lights, silver tinsel, funky ornaments. Even when my Mom decided she wanted a boring tree with white lights, red bows & gold ornaments. I made my parents put up a second tree decorated the fun way! Yes, I was a bit spoiled and got my way.

I knew things would have to change this year because the multi-colored lights would clash with our red accent wall in the living room. I decided I would try the white lights but would not budge on the funky ornaments. I think it came out awesome! Last year I strung red, green and white puff balls on string and made my own garland. It still has a funky flare that tells my life story with ornaments I made in 3rd grade and the my first pair of glasses. I just love the tree and next to the fireplace with the stockings hung on the mantel, it looks like a christmas card. I love it! I never thought I would have such a picturesque house. It is all so exciting.

Christmas Fun day 3

Hey everyone! It has been quite a day! One of our installers had his apartment flooded by sprinklers for no reason. The apartment complex told him he had to move all of his stuff out by tonight or they would throw it out. All because he did not have renters' insurance. He doesn't have any friends or family to help out so my dad, my Hubby and I went to help him move into a new apartment. Did we have to, no, but if you can't go out of your way for someone in need at this time of year, then what good is Christmas spirit.

I was planning on filming a Cuttlebug video but it will have to wait till tomorrow. I was also supposed to decorate the tree, but again that will be tomorrow.

I do have some Christmas fun for you today. Another Card!! I hope you like it and I'll have more fun tomorrow, either another card or the Cuttlebug video.






Thank you so much for watching!

Christmas Fun Day 2

Ok, so now you can see the Christmas Fun Days might not be consecutive. They will be fun though! Here I create a card with an adorable kitty hanging on a tree. Finn loves to do this, so this card is especially perfect! I used Martha Stewart crystal fine glitter which helped take the card to the next level. I really hope you like it!



Stay tuned for more Christmas fun!

Christmas Fun Day 1

So, I have decided to share some of my Christmas projects. I will show some in videos and some with pictures. There will be cards, a planner, gifts, etc. Here is the first:

My first homemade Christmas card! I used a stamp from Stampin up, Bazzill Kraft cardstock, Stampin up from the Earth Elements collection, and Stampin up inks. I hope you like it. it was inspired from a card made by Stamp with Heather ages ago. Thanks Heather!

Stay tuned for more Christmas fun!

A Simple Thank you Card

Hey everyone! I am back! Sorry I haven't posted in a bit but I have been super busy! What with the house, people coming to see the house, our "Welcome to Home ownership" problems, and new TV shows, I have been swamped! I made a bunch of Thank you cards at my crop club this past weekend. I thought I would share one of the more popular super simple cards with you! I finally broke out my brand new Cuttlebug and LOVE it!!! I hope you like the card!



Coming up soon:
a couple of haul videos (including Christmas paper!)
a TWS (scrapbeach swap) mini album, theme: Spooky.
a few Halloween cards
My first house mini album - Part 1

I think by listing out what is coming soon it gives me a To Do List and a push to complete things!

Thanks for watching!

Amy

On the Move

OK, here is probably the last video for a while. I wanted to share the cards I made at crop club this month. I had a lot of fun making them and would love to know what you think. I think I might add some yellow stickles for the rays of the sun. I refuse to finish them and send them out until I have the keys to the new house in my hands!

I have packed up my whole scrap space (So sad!) and have to take a break on the blog front for a while. I have to finish packing, move, and set up My NEW Scrap room!!! I plan to return with a bang though! I will film a video in my new scrap room on September 13th! Why that date you ask? Well, that is when I will share my Tim Holtz experience! I can't wait and will see you then! I'll miss you and you never know I might still post something if I have time. Maybe I'll have time to share what I received from the color swap!

See you soon! I'll miss you! Look out for me though b/c if I have a free minute I will be checking out all of your websites. i am currently obsessed with the Life on the Scrap Beach community! Check out the link on the right side of my blog to join in on the fun!

~Amy

Who Me? cat card

Here I create an adorable card for a cat's birthday I am going to. I had so much fun making this card. How often do you have a pet birthday party to attend? I took the opportunity to use a few new stamp sets I had bought for Finn's mini album. I changed the card up a few times because I kept getting better ideas. I love the final result! We are giving the birthday boy Dale, the card and a bouquet of catnip. I made the wrap for the catnip bouquet by taking a piece of 9 x 9 cardstock and stamping the paw print stamp all over it then wrapping it around a bunch of catnip. It came out cute! I hope he likes it and I hope you like the card!

3D Circle card Parts 2 & 3

Here I finish up the card and the decorating, as well as show the completed project. I get a little repetetive from time to time but that's just how the editing worked out! Sorry! I think it came out great and I can't wait to see my nephew's face when he sees how it opens. I know he will love to have it sitting in his room.





I had so much fun with this card. I can't get over how different and fun it is. Also now that I have made it twice I have worked out a few kinks and could probably make it much better and faster next time. I know I will use this style for many different occasions and styles. Post a comment telling me what you think or try it out yourself post pictures and link to them here! Thanks for watching!

Amy

3D Circle Card - Part 1

Here is Part 1 of me making a great 3D circle card. This is going to come in 3 parts because it is so much more than an ordinary card. It is more like mini-mini album! I first saw this on lovenstamps youtube video but I have seen it on a few since then. I fell in love with the card!!! I thought it was so creative and different. She showed the card but not how to make it. I played around a bit and figured it out and thought I would share it with you.
The camera angle gets a little wonky from time to time but I think you will still enjoy it and get the idea. I need to find a better way to film these videos. I have a flip an a small gorillapod (a bendable tripod) but no where to hook it so I can film from above like most people do. If anyone has any ideas of how to improve my videos, Please let me know!



Stay tuned for Part 2 on Tuesday!!