I love this picture of my daughter and son posing on top of the van. They were outside with their dad and I watching the shuttle launch. I love their carefree smiles. Their faces as they watched the shuttle up in the sky. Their questions after. I miss those days of wonder. 

Now, She's 18 years old and in college and he is 15 years old in high school. They are both so intelligent and funny.

Here are a few pictures of all the little details.

I used some rub-ons (star & heart),  package techniques for the background, some watercolor pencils for the circles, washi tape, puffy hearts, enamel hearts & stars, tissue paper behind the picture, some sequins and some Heidi Swapp  Colorshine in Navy.

I hope you enjoyed your weekend. I sure did! Mother's Day was so much fun. I got to spend the day with my children and my hubby. It just happened to be my hubby's birthday as well.

Now, I wanted to share a layout with you today. It's a mixed media layout. I layered chipboard hearts onto cardstock then gesso over them. I then put Heidi Swapp colorshine and paint on top allowing it to run down the page. once dry I stamped on the layout. Then I created my layout. I foiled the star wood veneer then sanded it a bit to create a grunge rocker look.  Thanks for stopping by.

Feel free to leave me a comment or link up your mixed media layout.

Here are a few close ups for the layout.

Sharing A New Layout for Cookin' Up Creations Design Team Work.

I created this layout for a challenge on Cookin' Up Creations. I will look up and post all the product I used for the layout.

Close up of all the details.

Cookin' Up Creations Design Team Work Share

I recently challenged the group on Cookin' Up Creations to create a project using a few of their older supplies and mix in a few new ones. The challenge A Little Bit if This & That

For this challenge I had them use the following items to create their project.
Punches, Decorative Scissors, Metal Clip, Vellum &Textured paper. Then I had them alter their punched shapes.

You can use this in any combination. Layer it up and have fun with your old stash . Mix it up with  the new papers and embellishments and you'll be so surprised how good it will look. 

Here is the layout I created for the challenge. I used Fiskars Threading Water border punch and a small hand heart punch from Provo Craft to create a new border to fit my theme. I also used pattern, colored & plain vellum from my stash.

Close up of the new border I created for my photo mats which I created to look like Polaroids  

Close up the other border punches and decorative scissors used

Close up of my title (I don't know why this one keeps coming up so blue)

Close ups

Woohoo!

Boy, What a week and weekend! First, I am so happy that I got to see my sister and my nephews this weekend. I worked on some layout for the Nursery Rhyme Challenges on Cookin' Up Creations. Here is the list of challenges so far:
7/1 - Sunday - Start of Nursery Rhyme Challenges - Hey Diddle Diddle
7/2 -Monday's is make up day - a review day - no challenge. See our Cookin' Up Creations Blog
7/3 - Tuesday's Challenge is Humpty Dumpty
7/4 -Wednesday's Challenge is If All the World were Paper
7/5- Thursday's Challenge is Pop Goes the Weasel
7/6 - Friday's Challenge is Queen of Hearts
7/7 - Saturday's Challenge is What Little Boys are Made of (also a sketch see below)
7/8 - Sunday's Challenge is ABC

Saturday's Sketch # 219 from Nuts about Sketches

Then, On Thursday 7/5 - I watched the Ustream from Prima introducing their new collection Welcome to Paris with host Drew Scott (he has a wonderful youtube channel also Cardofmyeye). I am so excited to have won the goodie prize from them.

Prize includes: 6x6 Romance Novel paper pack, Primrosa Woodland 3pc pack, Shades of blue little roses 6pc pack, Cling stamps they are spool labels 13 pc pack & Buttons 12pc pack all so beautiful.

 Also a few weeks back Mommys Crafts Side was doing some prize giveaways on Facebook. I won one her prizes; a very cool  bottle cap kit. Actually 3  mini kits - a zipper pull, a necklace & a key chain.  She has a lot of wonderful items for sale in her shop. She also does a lot of workshops. Go check her site out. 

Now, my Scraptastic club kits were supposed to be here today but, my post office messed up and sent it to the wrong place. I hope it will be here tomorrow.

Having Fun!

Wow, We're already in July! Can you believe it. I've been busy creating some layouts. I'll be sharing them soon. I wanted to share that we at Cookin' Up Creations are creating challenge based on Nursery Rhymes. We already have two challenges posted. Hey Diddle Diddle and Humpty Dumpty.  I hope you join us in all the fun activities.


We're working on some more fun things for this month. We are excited to have Petra Mutchler as our Chef of the Month. Read all about her, peek into her crafty space and see her work. 

Wow - Whoot-Whoot!!

I found out I won the Surf n Swim Collection from Trinity Paper Arts. I am so excited can't wait to play with it.

The winner of the Surf N Swim Collection is.................

Annie Fiskateer #1326/SCDT memberMar 28, 2012 08:56 AM

Cricut Blog Fun

If you haven't heard Cricut has a new blog. Cristal aka Pinky is on the DT for them. So, hop on over to her blog to find out all about their new contest. You could win a $150.00 gift card. Pinky's blog Much ado about nothing Good luck!!

Finding Inspiration

So, we're always looking for inspiration for our pages, cards etc. I found some in these blog. Some are free downloads.

Here is the list:
creature comforts

Jana Eubanks

The Blah,Blah,Blahg

Paper Jewels

SkiptomyLou

Shabby Chic crafts

From Shabby Chic Crafts are some cute printables.

Summer journaling tags pdf

Little Summer journaling spots PDF



If you have some inspiration to share please feel free to leave me a comment and a link. :)

Be on the look out for some blog hop info coming soon!

Welcome to Scrapbook Challenges Blog Hop!

If you are just starting the hop - you can begin at the beginning with Pamela's blog.

If you just hop on over from Karen's blog. So, Glad you made it here and continue your journey with me and the rest of the Scrapbook Challenges Design Team.

This is a long post.

Pamela's Sketch

Here is my layout based on the sketch

I used the following to create this layout: Photo Paper: Kodak, Pattern Paper: Martha Stewart(EK Success ltd), White cardstock, White & Brown Floss: DMC, Border Punches: Fiskars, Circle for title: Fiskars Ultra Shape Xpress and template, Felt Flowers: American Crafts, Library Card, Paint: Making Memories & Brads

Close up of the title also a side view to show the pop up


Close up of flowers & the different borders

Close up stitched corner


Close up of Journaling card.


Close up of the Book Banner - I took pictures of some their favorite book and printed them a 1x1 size.


I know you want to be entered to win some wonderful prizes. Here is what you need to do to be entered.

1. Everyone who leaves a comment on ALL blogs, gets entered into a drawing for the April Scarlet Lime kit.


2. Everyone who does a layout based on the sketch this weekend and posts it in the Hop On section at Scrapbook Challenges (on the Forum) will get entered into a drawing for the "My Family" line from Fancy Pants Designs.


3. Join Scrapbook Challenges and get entered to win this lovely Prima prize.


4. Invite a Friend or two to join Scrapbook Challenges and get entered to win this sweet Prima prize.


5. Also, for anyone who leaves me a comment and becomes a follower of my blog, I will enter you into a drawing for some wonderful goodies. So, when you comment here for your chance to win the main prizes, also mention if you're a follower to be entered for this wonderful goodie. It doesn't matter if you were already a follower or if you are just joining up.

I've been on the DT at Scrapbook Challenges Since it was on Myspace. I've truly loved every moment of it. I love the DT and Pamela. I have had the pleasure to meeting and working along side some extremely talented ladies. I am sadden to say that I will be stepping down from the DT. My life has gotten really busy. Also, I am is dealing with a lot of health issues that need attending to; as well as my family. I will continue to play along with all the members of Scrapbook Challenges and I am proud to say that the New DT is an Amazing bunch of ladies. You will have some fantastic sketch, challenges, classes, tutorials and other wonderful things to look forward to at Scrapbook Challenges.

OK, now hop on over to the next stop Dani (http://www.alongcamedani.blogspot.com/)