WHEWWWW....fixed-THANKS DEB & HOLLY!!!!

Thanks to DEB and HOLLY- I can now see my blogger posts!!! Thank goodness-as soon we have the SQUIGGLEFLY blog hop!!!! Don't forget to check back April 1rst through the 5th to participate in some wonderful blog candies offered by each of us (and OF COURSE all the awesome creations!!!)!!!
Here is a card I made last night for my daughter to give to her boyfriends Aunt whom just had a baby girl-it has a pull out, which hasn't been filled in yet, as my daughter hasn't got the info for me yet!!. What do you think?

why cant i post?

Simon says blog candy/new challenge blog

check out the new simon says challenge blog-they have some wonderful candy up-and are starting the first challenge on the 1rst of April!http://simonsaysstampschallenge.blogspot.com/2009/03/simon-says-candy-challenge.html

Madison and Poppels

Hi everyone!!! Finally. (and I almost ruined this one too!) I am super clutzy this week or something, not sure what it is...
Anyhow, I have made a card using this very elegant looking gal who's name is Madison (her puppy is Poppels). Bet you can't guess where this image is from? Ok-you are right....SQUIGGLEFLY!! You can find this image and tons more over at squigglefly here:http://www.squigglefly.com/
I have colored them with my copics, and used SU ds papers, sentiment is from a SU stamp set called Botanical Blooms which is FREE right now with any $50. order! (You can check out the catty by clicking on the picture on the top right of my sidebar) Flowers from my stash.
****SPECIAL INVITE********
Make sure you come back on April 1rst-5th! There is going to be a special Squigglefly blog hop going on-and you won't want to miss out-lots of blog candies-and gorgeous Squigglefly cards!! Details in the next few days.....

Egghead bag topper

Hi ! I feel like I have been running round in circles lately!! I have had time on my lunch today to make a real quick Thank You.

I have used the super cute image from squigglefly-http://www.squigglefly.com/ I believe he is called egghead! See, he even has a cute name!! I have used a top note folded in half-and used pop dots to make him stand out a little- I have used a tiny dot stamp also, to place a couple dots around on his shell to make it look like it was decorated before he decided to hatch! thanks fro stopping by, I hope to be back later to do a card, and post it!!!

sorry for the horrible shadow!!

Heathers Blog candy/check out incy wincy

Heather from over at http://vanillahevn.blogspot.com/2009/03/way-of-saying-thank-you-blog-candy.html is having some blog candy-you can win 4 images from incy wincy-the not for profit organization she and some friends/family have started for a childrens hospital. So it is for a great cause!! You can check out incy wincy here:http://www.iwcc.iinet.net.au/ they have some great images to download-and monies go to help with the childrens hopsital fund! How cool!!

Can you believe it?

Sorry, no card tonight. I had a card half way done tonight and then I just HAD to go messing with something on my coloring that I should have just left alone-and I TOTALLY ruined it!!! ERGHHH!!! So, I guess I will be back tomorrow-hopefully with much better results! Hope you'll stop back by then!!!

Blog candy!!

Chris over at http://cattsscratchingpost.blogspot.com/ has some wonderful blog candy up!!! You really should go check it and her wonderful creations out!!

Also, I rec. my candy from Anita today (a package of Paper Temptress) and they are gorgeous-you can check out her site here:http://cardsandcoffee.blogspot.com/ Thank You Anita!!

Spring is on its way

Hi! I have finished an Incy Wincy card tonight...

The three little images of butterflies and a snail are images I have downloaded from this wonderful site called Incy Wincy- the site is new and is for a great cause! All the proceeds from all the items they sell go towards helping a Childrens Hospital!!! They have some really awesom images, some black and white-and some already colored like these images-and of course- one of the best thing about digital images is you can make them whatever size you need for that project!! Next project you might need a totally different size and your all set for that too!

The large butterflies are die cut from my SU bigshot! The sentiment is from my SU set called Dear Friend. The ds papers are from a Making Memories paper pad called Chloe's Closet.Thans for looking-would love to have you comment! If you have any questions about

Stampin Up products please feel free to ask me-I am in the process of getting my SU website on my blog!

The skating waitress

Hi! I've got another squigglefly card for you to check out today-this one is called "Skating Waitress" !! Doesn't she bring back memories of the olden days? (Kinda reminds me of an A&W or something, where they used to skate out and serve your food on your tray attaching it to your car window!!)

Anyways, I have used ds papers from the basic grey collection called boxer they are gorgeous papers!! I have colored her with my copics, and the flowers and rhinestone brad were from my stash. Sentiment was made on the computer.

Thanks for looking -and don't foget to check out all the other cool images at squigglefly here: http://www.squigglefly.com

Big Big -no HUGE apologies go out to Stef!!!!

I made a boo-boo when putting in the names of the wonderful gals who are on the dT for squigglefly - and Stefs name wasn't showing up!! Well, I have figured out the problem and fixed it and she is there now!!! My deep apologies to Stef!!! you can find her blog here: http://glitterbabegreetings.blogspot.com/ !!!

pickles and ice cream???

Hi!! Hope you all had a great day! I have a new card with an image from squigglefly-it is called pickles and ice cream! If you know anyone who is excpecting-this is the cutest image!!! I have used my embossing folder (textile) to emboss the background piece. ds papers from basic grey-two scoops--beautiful papers and they are fat free! The sentiment is from a new clear stamp set I picked up the other day from Fiskars called Cameo ovations. I used the neato machine I picked up the other day too-(treated myself)!!-it is called a Pixie, a crafty mini sewing machine..I think I am really gonna like it!! Flowers and brads are from my stash. Squigglefly has lots of great new images, and you can check them out here: http://www.squigglefly.com/

Thanks for looking!

monkey business?

Ok, here is the image I was talking about earlier! I had asked the squigglefly gals to come up with a cute monkey--well, golly, did they ever deliver!!! Isn't he just adorable!!!! I had got this banana stamp second hand-so really needed a monkey to go with it! There are lots of new images-so go on over and see for yourself-http://www.squigglefly.com/

I actually did a photo of the inside of this one as well. Hope ya like it.

Emily and I have made some cards...

Hello!! Emily has made this card for the crafty monkey challenge. This card was to be made 'touchy-feely'-hopefully this counts. She has used a stamped image from SU set- a good egg.

She used some ribbon from Joanne fabrics, and used flower soft on the egg to make it touchy feely! Emily hopes you like her card!!

Crafty Monkey is geared for kids to get craftin' too-and I think that is awesome, to check them out, go here; http://hannahzoecraftymonkeys.blogspot.com/ Thanks!

This next card is a card I have made from another squigglefly image! Squigglefly has downloadable images that are SOOO AWESOME!! Go here; http://www.squigglefly.com/ to get in on the fun!!!

If your afraid it might be too complicated for you, don't worry-they have a free image you can practise on!! There ya go, no more excuses-you'll be very glad ya tried it!! Come back and let me know if you do give it a go!! (haha I rhymed!!) Forgive me, I am getting punchy as I didn't get much sleep with Em not feeling good last night! Well, I have another REALLY SPECIAL Squigglefly to go do now, so stay tuned to see what one it is!!!! Whooohooo, I am SOO excited about this-it's one I have specially asked for....

NOTE: I just realized I forgot to give credit for the scallop circle-Okie over at http://okieladybugsscrapnmore.blogspot.com/ has several downloads-and she has figured out how to make them re-sizable!!! Thanks Okie!

Also, apples was done on the cricut in white and then colored. Chalk board numbers done with white gel pen.

Oh my what a ditz I am!!

Last night I was so excited to show you what I had been doing I forgot to put the ribbons on the sticks before I took the photo!!! so here is another pic of them with them on! Pattys blog gave a hint too, that you can color in one of the spaces to really match them up!!

I have another card tonight, one I am really behind on-sorry Nikky : ( !!! I got this beautiful image off of Nikkys blog :http://rubbertherapy.typepad.com/my_rubber_therapy_blog/ she has some amazing 3-d work on her site!!! Go check it out!!

Thanks for stopping and i will have another squigglefly card tomorrow!!!
As always I love to read your comments-so don't be shy!!! Well, my Emily isn't feeling so well, so time to go read her a story or two! Bye....!

wanna see what I have been doing today?

Well, I have been getting ready for a su workshop I am doing on Sunday. I have made several different things.....one is this adorable little invite, I got the idea for this popcicle card

here:http://pattystamps.com/pattys_stamping_spot/2008/05/popsicle-card.html Than You Patty!!!

Next I have the sunflower card (which I also found on Patty's blog here: http://pattystamps.com/pattys_stamping_spot/2008/08/workshop-projects.html ) and the little ribbon holders I saw on Dianes blog http://nelliesnest.blogspot.com/: and in the sale-a-bration catalog. I added the little can and cute little ducky from the set called animal crackers and walaaaa I have a door prize!

Moving on the next photo shows a little bag I have made out of the top note die and the stamp set a good egg from su. you can find the tutorial for this bag here:

http://chicnscratch.typepad.com/chic_n_scratch/2009/03/top-note-quilt-.html along with the cute little quilt card! and then the little note card I found on Dianes blog (see above) as well!!! Thanks to you too gals! WOw I have been busy casing all these great ideas!!!!

****blog candy and tutorial alert!!!!****

Two awesome items to share with you this lovely afternoon!!
One is there is an awesome tutorial over on the very talented Holly's blog!!! http://hogwildaboutstamping.blogspot.com/
Need some info on how to color and shade and blend with your copics? How to chalk the backgrounds on some of your images? this is the place to go-she has some fantastic tricks to share with you!! You will be glad you watched!
Two is a wonderful blog candy over on one of my squigglefly dt's blog!!! Go here to sign up and check out her wonderful creations while you are there!! http://karinhoeve.blogspot.com/

Hog Wild about you!!

Hi!! Guess What? Squigglefly has even more new images!!!! This one is called pigy love!! You can check them out here: http://www.squigglefly.com/
Here is my latest card-I have used some papers from My minds eye, and I am unsure of where the other is from. Cardstock is from dcwv christmas cardstock stack. I have also used a self adhesive diecut sticker from Be Mine by Reminisce. The sentiment I made on my computer-the font was called porky's!! How appropriate, eh?!!
I have colored with copics, and used nesties. I have made an inside for this one too.
As always, I would love to hear your comments! Thanks for stopping by!

another incy wincy image-iris

Hi! WOW three posts in one day-well, if I hurry-it's almost midnight! I would like to share a card from another image I purchased through **incy wincy** you can find it here: http://www.iwcc.iinet.net.au/ go check out this new site founded by Heather and Greg and some family and friends who have put it together to help out a childrens hospital! All proceeds of the images they sell will go to the childrens hopital fund!! They have some pretty cool images-some already colored like this one, and others that are black and white - and you color them yourself. (See previous post here: http://bumblcreate.blogspot.com/2009/03/incy-wincy-card.html - this one I colored from a black and white image) the images are found on the site under the icon -charity shop-! I know my card is quit simple, but I really am happy with how it turned out, sometimes you just need a 'no frills' kinda card. I think this image is absolutely gorgeous!!! And LOOK what I got!! I am very proud to say I was their first customer!!! And I will definately be back-thank you guys!!

Don't pounce!

Hi! I have another card to show you tonight...one of the images I got for dt was this cute little image called "the pounce'!! I have paired my image with another squigglefly image called "butterfly cat". That is the beauty of digital images, you can resize them before you print them! And then when you have another creation in mind, you can resize it again! Whoohoo!! I love squigglefly! Thank you for looking, as always I love to hear your comments-Thank you !

oh, almost forgot-Holly has many amazing cards that I think are gorgeous, and she uses chalk for her backgrounds sometimes-so I decided to give it a try-not as perfect as Holly's, but I am pleased for my first try! I actually used my su stampin pastels.

new images on squigglefly!! (Emily and her Daddy!!)

Hi! I apologize for it taking me SO LONG to make another post-but I have had a nightmare with my computer lately!! I thought it was the new securtiy system I had installed the other night, so after many -many hours-I deleted it and went back to a previous time -then all was ok, so I thought "Yeah, I fixed it" But NOOOOO-when I reinstalled the new printer it started happening all over again-cutting me off the internet every time I tried to go to something new!!! Well, I have now deleted the new printer again-and all is fine once more!! Of course though, we already threw the box out-so probably tough luck to me on taking it back-huh?!!!

Well, on to my post for today-this is one of the new images over on squigglefly!! I have fallen in love with this image, as it could SO be my daughter giving her Daddy a night -night kiss!! It looks SO MUCH like it could be my daughter, that it is amaZing, and i have named this card Emily and her daddy!! (So, I have tried to make the Daddy's hair kind of gray looking-heehee!!)

Know someone who is expecting? They also have the cutest image for you to check out as well, then!!! Go on over there now-http://www.squigglefly.com/ to check 'em out for yourself!! You will be amazed too!

I made the SQUIGGLEFLY dt!!!! Come meet Charlie!

Hi Ya'll! I made the dt for SQUIGGLEFLY!!! I can't even express enough gratitude to the SQUIGGLEFLY team for giving me this awesome opportunity!!!! I am soooo geeked about it! WHooooHoo!!!

Well, here is my first DT card!!

This is Charlie-isn't he adorable?!!!!

I have made my card using a combination of SU cardstock and Making Memories ds papers. I used bashful blue and pumpkin pie inks from SU. The ribbon and flower are both from the same collection as the ds papers. (Chloe's closet)

The sentiment I used here is from SUs goody goody gumdrop stamp set.

Well, can't wait to meet up with other gals that made the dt as well, and make sure to go check squigglefly out!!! While you are there make sure to vote for the Divine Bovine contest, and sign up for the newsletter!! You won't be able to wait to make your first download!! (It is so super fast and easy!!!) Hurry-go check it out!!! http://www.squigglefly.com/

incy wincy card

Hi everyone I just wanted to show you a card I made with an image I downloaded off of incy wincy-a new website devoted to helping out a childrens hospital!! (proceeds from download sales will help out with this project-so head on over there!!) How great is that!! You can check it out here; http://www.iwcc.iinet.net.au/

I really admire their devotion and willingness to give their time to such a great cause!

I have made this card with several different colors of SU paper and added a simple sentiment and some su ribbon. I have recently purchased a few copics-so really enjoyed using those in the coloring of this beautiful image! I tried to photo the colors to show you which ones I used, as I have seen some do-but it turned out too blurry to show.

Tomorrow I may have some EXTREMELY EXCITING news to tell you, but I have to wait for the go ahead first!

Thanks for stopping by-please leave me a comment as I love to read what you think!!

more blog candy-Yummy!!

go on over to Heidi's- she is having a birthday blog candy!!http://heidishappystamping.blogspot.com/
YUMMY!

I forgot to tell ya-

diane is having blog candy over here: http://nelliesnest.blogspot.com/2009/03/10000-hits-blog-candy.html
Good luck!

also Sonia over at scraps for fun http://www.scraps4fun.com/ lost all of her blog!! she is trying to rebuild it back-so please head on over and give her your support! : )

I've had time to make a card!

I've made this card for my brother. The stamp I got second hand, so not sure of the maker. (possibly good stamps? it does have a symbol on the side that says that?)

I have used the torn looking that I have been seeing lately, and kind of like it-what do you think? I have also used several brads-instead of using flowers-trying to go for a more masculine look.

As always, comments are welcome-whether good or bad, as that is the only way I am going to learn what I may be doing right or wrong! Thanks for looking!

blog award-thank you!

i was sent this very cute award by the lovely Val over at http://thecraftingpad.blogspot.com/

---thank you very much Val-that was soooo sweet!!! I would like to send this on to:

1. Holly

2. Heather

3. Linda

4. Renee

5. Nessy

6. Diane

7. Vicki

8. Nikki over at bunny- zoe's blog

9. joey

10. cazzy

But as I am really short on time tonight -I may not get over to your blogs to let you know right away-but go ahead and take it upon yourselves to take your award, even if I haven't got to you yet! Thank you all for visiting so frequently!!!

blog candy alert

http://jillsscrappydaze.blogspot.com/ go here for yummy candy! ends march 8th

New images over at squigglefly

Hi Yall! told ya I'd be back today-although I was getting a little worried about it this afternoon, it seemed liike all was going wrong that possible could!! first the printer wouldn't work.....and then you know how it goes..... anyways, this is what I ended up with. The thought bubbles are actually a free download over at squigglefly( http://www.squigglefly.com/ )!! And the divine bovine and early bird are both from squigglefly too! I love the new set-yes I said set-a whole grouping of Japanese images that they just started offering!! Go check it out, lots of new images-and they are so, so easy to print and color! No cleaning stamps when your done-and so easy to store-they just stay in your computer for time after time use!!! : ) Gotta love that! : )

I also have a card that I made with the image from the other day-just got to finishing mine (Emily had hers done that day!!) this image we had gotten was another image download-very cute! we got this one here: http://thegreetingfarm.com/index2.php

zoe's candy

go here to enter for a yummy birthday blog candy!! http://zoescardcreations.blogspot.com/2009/02/my-birthday-candy.html Good luck everyone! And Happy Birthday ZOE!!!

Check out this new site!!! and new news on squigglefly!!

Hi ya'll!! The cute little cards today are made from some images that a really great friend sent me-she and a couple others have come up with a website to help children!!! I think this is going to be a fantastic site- go here: http://www.iwcc.iinet.net.au/ to check it out. Coming soon in the "charity shop" she will have images that can be downloaded -and the profits will go to help the children!! Stay tuned for more info as I get it!!! My Emily has made the cute little bear card, and I thought the little girl would make a great invite for a princess birthday!!party!!

********ALSO!!! Speaking of great downloads-make sure to check out squigglefly at: http://www.squigglefly.com/

to check out all their awesome new images for download as well!! I will be back in an hour or so with another card for you today-made with a couple of their downloads!! So check back later! Have a great Sunday!