Waiting for Santa & Sweet Season Tag Mini

We had so much fun at the snow and dinner and I just had to create a tag mini right away. Its so nice to live only an hour away from Tahoe. Our girls had such a blast playing with the snow that they didn't want to go home. heehee We were all craving steak for dinner and ate at Cattlemens. Wow, talk about huge steak. LOL!!! We had so much fun. Thank you daddy for a wonderful time!

Christmas Dress Cookie Favor

I just love when my girls where their Christmas dresses. I wanted to make a favor of a Christmas Dress with their favorite cookie. I used the K & and Company Yuletide Collection, StampinUp! Cello Bags and red sheer ribbon from Michaels. You can use this favor for many occasions. This would be fun for Easter, Birthday Tea Party and so much more. This was so fun to make.

2011 Calendar Layout

I wanted to create a calendar that you can use for more than just one year. Tim Holtz Seasonal Collection was the perfect collection because he designed the papers with all the holidays. I just love the Vintage look of the design papers and this makes a beautiful gift for any occasion. I plan on adhering my next calendar on a 12x12 canvas. This will make it much easier for hanging and would look beautiful displayed on the wall in your craft room.

Altered Case with Accordion Photo Stand

I would always pass up the playing cards every time I went to Dollar bins at Michaels. But when I went yesterday, I kept looking at it and really liked the case. I also found another playing cards case and purchased that too. I always love to keep my scraps especially when the papers are so beautiful. It would just be a waste to throw it away. I really love the Graphic 45 Once Upon a Springtime Collection and knew I just had to make something. My girls always take Spring pictures at school and thought right away to use the "Springtime" sentiment and make an accordion photo stand for the inside. This makes a great gift for Grandpa and Grandma. I just love that you can make a ton of different projects with this clear case. I'm really happy how it turned out and can't wait to make more. These also make fun gifts to give for Christmas or any occasion.

3 Mini Albums using the Sizzix Petal Card Die

I always love to see what I can create using my Sizzix dies. I love that you can create 3 different mini albums using just the Sizzix Petal Card die. The Graphic 45 Once Upon a Springtime and Tim Holtz Seasonal Collection are just gorgeous. I really had fun making these today and look forward to making many more.

Jovial Christmas Mini

I was thrilled when Carlene invited me to be a Guest Designer for December. Carlene had sent me this beautiful Jovial Christmas kit and I just love Basic Grey. Be sure to check out her video on the Jovial kit and stop by her Boutique. Thank you again Carlene for this wonderful opportunity!

Fairy Flora Photo Cube with Mini

When I went shopping on Black Friday with my girls, I came across these Photo Cubes at Target. I knew instantly what I wanted to do with this. My family got together and we all spent the weekend at my mom's and I wanted to make a lil' something to give to my sister because I love her SO much. I took the same idea with a video I had posted awhile back using the Sizzix Box die with Mini album. I'm really happy with how it came out. What I loved about the photo cube was that it was two separate pieces. I first decorated the outside of the photo cube with a photo frame I purchased from Michaels then added my favorite iamroses flowers with Prima laces. I designed the outside to where my sister can alternate the inside box therefore her family picture and Jacob's picture will then have the decorated side on their photo(You can decorate all four sides). The inside box I covered each square with the Prima Fairy Flora Collection.(LOVE this collection) and added their photos. I cut one side of the box for me to place the mini album inside. The mini album measures 3" x 3" creating 6 pages using medium weight chip board and Prima Fairy Flora design papers. For every other page I added an envelope(Sizzix Envelope with Ornate flap)with a tag inside for my sister to add journaling. I loved the fact that when you look at the cube, it doesn't look like there's a mini album inside.

Top of the Photo Cube

Front view of the Photo Cube

Alyssa

Jacob

Koa

Photo Cube (2 separate pieces...love it)

Decorated the box that comes with the Photo Cube with design paper and their photo.

I remove the other half of the cube from the bottom for the Mini album to stand up on the cube.

Mini album fits perfect inside the box.

My Family Mini album.

Mini album from the side view.

Alternated box and now Jacob has the ribbon and brown flower on his side.

Alternated box and now her family has the PINK ribbon and flower on their side.

Happy Thanksgiving and Rosette Flowers with Edge Punch

I wanted to wish all my friends and family a wonderful Thanksgiving Day! I'm so very blessed to have each and everyone of you in my life. Thank you so much for making each day a joyful one. Below are some paper Rosette flowers I created using my edge punches. I wanted to give the Rosette flower a little extra touch to it. You can add coordinating embellishments in the center or create your own with chipboard, die cuts or flowers. The measurements are 1 1/2" x 12" strips scored at every 1/2". Have fun creating these. They're fun to add you any of your projects.

K and Company Yuletide Collection

MS Family Edge Punch

MS Woodland Branch Edge Punch

MS Frosty Village Edge Punch

Tim Holtz Lost and Found Collection with Fiskars Upper Crest Edge Punch

Beautiful Birthday Surprise from Marie

I'm so speechless to how GORGEOUS and wonderful the picture Marie created for me. It was special that she added my girls on the frame. I just LOVE all the detail and the pretty individual frames she placed my girls picture in. The flowers and BLING are simply beautiful and I just adore the pretty bird. Also, Marie created a stunning card with her awesome Copic coloring and given me cards with envelopes with my initial on it. Marie was the one whom first introduced me and Arlene to Copic markers and I can't thank her enough. Thank you so much Marie for the wonderful birthday gift I will forever cherish. You're the best! Love ya!

Accordion Mini Albums

Okay Ladies! I'm hooked on a Accordion Mini Album designed by Elsa at justafewdesigns. Elsa created an adorable Accordion Mini Album that fits a ton of pictures and is super FUN to make. Elsa is "all about the pictures". I just love watching her tutorials. Both Elsa and her daughter Crystal are so cute together. Be sure to stop by her blog and You Tube channel. Thank you Elsa for sharing....very addicting.

Created using K and Company's Jubilee Collection.

Created using Graphic 45 Christmas Past Collection.

Created using K and Company's BW Evergreen Collection.

Special RAKS

I was so touched when Krystal volunteered to take over the Eclipse Tag Swap that I was hosting on my blog. I'm very blessed to have such wonderful friends on You Tube. When I had seen her video that she asked all the ladies to create a tag for me...I was in tears. This really means a lot to me that each of you create one for me. Thank you so very much ladies and thank you Krystal again for hosting. I also received a message from Susan that she's sending me a TH Archiver's bag along with goodies and Iron Man silly bands for my girls. That was so super sweet of Susan to think of my girls. They each said "Thank you Susan!". They love it so much. Thank you Susan for all the awesome goodies! You're the sweetest ever. Also, Amy was so super sweet and messaged me that she was sending me the Sizzix Envelope w/Ornate Flap die. Thank you so much Amy for the gorgeous die and adorable Micro Mini Clipboards. You're the best!

Altered Wooden Tray

Hi Everyone!

I received this adorable wooden tray from Kathy. Thank you so much Kathy! I wanted to incorporate one of the new Starburst Spray Cotton Candy PINK from lindystampgang.com to create that Shabby Chic look and to also include what I love. I incorporated several beautiful embellishments from RAKS I received. Thank you again ladies! I first painted it with Gesso and them painted the Cotton Candy PINK Starburst Spray. I added Prima's Fairy Flora papers inside the squares and edged each one with the Walnut Stain Distress ink. On the corners of the box I added Lindy's Stamp Gang's Brass Charms and loved how it came together. I added some wooden pieces on the bottom of the box because I plan to have it standing rather than hanging it. This was really fun to put together and create. Be sure to stop by lindystampgang.com and try the new PINK color....you'll love it!!!

Gorgeous PINK!!!

My HK Aqua Charms Phone Cover

I received my Hello Kitty phone case today that my hubby gave to me for my birthday from AquaCharms.com. Today we celebrate our wedding anniversary and it was perfect timing. I just love how it sparkles in the sun and all the detail is just so beautiful. Be sure to stop by AquaCharms.com and get yourself an adorable phone case for your phone. I also received my Fimo Nail Sticks for my nails and I LOVE IT! I added the Fimo roses with a rhinestone in the center and painted my nails with PINK glitter.