My response to Cheri aka ScrappinWrappin's Challenge

I made my first youtube video in response to Cheri's challenge for her 1500 subbie giveaway. Here is a link to her channel ScrappinnWrappin

So Cheri issued a challenge to create a layout using the following guide lines:
1. Use a white background
2. Splatter (mist, paint or ink - your choice)
3. Use Thickers or any dimensional letters
4. Outline your base and papers
5. Use paper layers (pattern or solid - your choice)
6. Ink your edges
7. Use only one photo highlighting a happy moment in 2012
8. Use a Flair or wood veneer

The products I used were the following: White, Gray Metallic & Black Cardstock - Bazzil, Pattern Paper: Chevron & black gray dot, Strip & Roses all MME Nostalgia Collection, Grid paper with multi type is Prima Romance Novel Collection, I fussy cut the small tab & word from the Prima Romance Novel Collection. Washi tape K& Co. Black with white dot, Mister Huey Pinstrip & Plum Thumb, Grid stamp Kaiser Craft, Wood Veneer - Stars - Studio Calico, Letters: Thickers, Momenta and Miss Elizabeth. Ink Ranger & Studio G, Pen: Precision Pro American Crafts.

I will post pictures later on.

Doodlebug Giveaway!

If you haven't hear Doodlebug is having a giveaway. Here is the link Doodlebug giveaway. Follow the simple instructions for your chance to win.

I love this one layout the little ghost are so darn cute!


So what are you waiting for go enter!

Some Layout to Share

So, today I am having a slow kind of day. To much fun enjoying my daughter's birthday party this weekend. I wanted to share a few layouts I created for design team work for both Cookin' Up Creations and Let's Scrap.

For Cookin' Up Creations - we are doing for the month of August -Amusement Park Theme. Catch up on all the challenges on the forum or stop by The Cookin' Up Creations blog to be inspired.

I challenged the group to create their own tickets. I posted a tutorial here on the blog ----> Ticket Tutorial.

Then on Saturday I challenged the group to use those tickets along with this sketch to make a layout. (I can not remember where I found this sketch I believe on Pinterest - So, I can not give credit to the creator, which makes me sad).

Here is my layout for this challenge.

Here is a close up of the tickets, title.

Now, for Let's Scrap DT Work. On Friday I posted a challenge for the group to use an Advertisement for inspiration. I used this wonderful one by Graphic 45. along with a sketch from the site.

I use this sketch created by Cheri O'Neill

I fell in love with the color combination.  I thought it went well with the photos of my girls when they were younger. I only use the left side/page1 of the sketch. 

I created this layout Sister Book Adventure(actually I made 2 of them, same layout for each of the girls)

I also created this layout of my son and his best friend for a challenge posted on the Let's Scrap site called Flip It. The Challenge was issued by Judy a fellow DT member. For the challenge you had to use a sketch from the site and flip it.

This is the sketch I used (it was created by Cheri O'Neill). I only used the left side/ page 1. I flipped it 90 degrees.

Here is my layout. Titled The Guy Files.

 Close up of title and embellishment.

I've been busy creating some layouts and cards. I'll be sharing those soon. I hope you join both groups for all the fun and challenges.

I wanted to share a few layout that I completed in July for the Cookin' Up Creations nursery rhymes challenges.

This one was for Hickory, Dickory Dock challenge. We had to use a clock on our layout. I am not crazy about this layout I feel it needs something. Either way it's what I did.

This is the layout I created for the Mary had a Little Lamb challenge. We had to flock on the layout. I flocked the little puppy die cut. This my daughter's puppy Dusty. He sneaked into her room and hopped onto her bed and hid in her stuffed animals.

 Close ups of the flocked items.

Finally. this layout was for the Queen of Hearts challenge. We had to use 3 hearts on a layout. This is my DH & me on our anniversary. It was the same day of the Lunar eclipse so we tried to get the moon in the photo.

 Close up the mini cards 

Sharing Some Layouts

Although we at Cookin' Up Creations are all done with the nursery rhyme theme. I still wanted to share some layout I completed during the month of July.

This layout was inspired by the ABC Challenge (you had to you different fonts in your title)

 Close up of title

 Close up of card (upper) embellishments

  Close up of card (lower) embellishments

 The Nobody embellishment (hand cut)

This layout was inspired by the Little Jack Horner Challenge (you had to have a fruit in your layout)

Close up of Title and embellishments

We are done with the nursery rhyme challenges. But that doesn't mean you can't be inspired by them. You can always stop by Cookin' Up Creations and check them out. 

Also be sure to check out our new challenges for August. Our theme is Amusement Parks. We already have 2 amazing challenges posted and with a new challenge posted everyday you'll find plenty of inspiration. 

New Month - New Theme

Hello Creative Friends - I wanted to let you know that we at Cookin' Up Creations are working on some fun challenges for you. August's theme is Amusement Parks.

You know we all love them.  No matter how big or small we are - we just have a blast when we go.

It's Official

I am on the Let's Scrap Design Team!! I so very excited about this opportunity. I am among so many talented ladies. I can't wait to share so many wonderful things with all of you. I hope that you join me on this new adventure!

We were given a sketch to design a 1 or 2 page layout. Here is the sketch.

Here is the layout I created. I pretty much stayed true to the sketch. I did use some neon sprays and mostly Amy Tangerine Sketchbook papers for this 2 page layout.

Here are a few close-up of the details.

Thank you & Blog Hop Winner......

Thank you for blog hopping with all of us at Cookin Up Creations. We all appreciate you taking a moment from your day to play along with us.

Now to how won the prize.


Here is the list of those how entered.
1 - Sandy
2 - Tamara
3 - Barb
4 - Theresa
5 - Beth
6 - Jan
7 - Rachel
8 - Michelle
9 - Jo
10 - Lisa
11 - Silvia
12 - Karen
13- Sheng
14 - Cassy
15 - Heather

Using Random.org the lucky winner is....... # 2 Tamara!!!
Congrats Tamara please send me your information at Awings22@aol.com

Some Layouts to Share.

I have quite a few layouts to share but, I am only sharing 2 today. The first one is for the challenge I posted on Cookin' Up Creations on Sunday. The challenge is another nursery rhyme challenge Birds of a Feather. I called my layout Rocker Nerd because that's what my daughter Rowynn calls herself. She is an extremely intelligent young lady (IB student, high IQ, super computer savvy, Mathlete) and she loves everything rocker(i.e. skulls, guitars(which she plays - self taught), keyboards(which she plays - self taught),black, etc)

Here is my layout.

Items I used to make this layout: Cardstock black, gray & lt. gray. Pattern Paper: Tim Holtz - ,idea-ology crowded attic, Amy Tangerine - sketchbook(chevron & spiral flower thingy), Metallic paper - silver, Washi tape - Recollections - black & music notes, Studio G: gray floral, Stamps: Ink by Steph - wings - Fiskars USA, Star & skull Stamps - Dollar bin,  Stamp Press: Fiskars USA, Stickers: Metal heart - Heidi Grace, Letters: small clear - Recollections, Lg Glitter black - Target, Silver ones - Mrs. Grossman, Ink: gray & black - Studio G, Stencil: Wings - Plaid, Paint: sprays - white, Trimmer - Fiskars USA, Punches: Jenni Bowlin - Flag - Fiskars USA, Skull - Studio -G

The second one is for a Cookin' Up Creations Nursery Rhymes Challenge - There was an Old Woman who Lived in a Shoe. For the challenge you had to use a vintage ad from Jello as your inspiration. 

This is what I can up with.

Items used on for this layout are: Cardstock: Med. Blue & Gray- Bazzil Basic, Pattern Paper: Cream distressed  & the hexigons multi colored - Basic Grey, Cheron & circles - Amy Tangerine(sketchbook), Ink: Ranger Archival - black, Letters: Chipboard - Miss Elizabeth - Dollar Tree stores, Pen: Martha Stewart - black, Tools: Trimmer, Deco scissors & Micro Tip scissors - Fiskars USA

Just a quick reminder that there is still time for you to complete the mini album and the other challenges on the Cookin' up Creations site. The deadline for all the challenges is July 25th. I can't wait to see all of your wonderful projects.

Christmas in July Blog Hop and Crop

Welcome Creative Friends to the Christmas in July blog hop and crop, hosted by the Cooking Up Creations Master Chef Challenge Team! 


The temperatures outside may say summer, but it's cool in here!!


We hope our projects and craft ideas will help you get a head start on your holiday crafting. If you have been following the hop route. Then you should have come from Annette's blog post over at the Cookin' Up Creations' blog. If not and would like to follow along the complete blog hop itinerary, Please start at the Cookin' Up Creations' Blog. So, you won't miss any of the fantastic projects and inspiration the Chefs have cooked up for you. 


On my part of the menu I have created a sweet mini album for you to enjoy.

It’s super easy to make and cute! I know that you creative friends can whip up a few of these in no time at all. You can make these as a little gift for grandparents, new parents, newlyweds, teachers, friends or yourself (you get the idea).

Now, this mini can be made for any occasion. Just by changing out the paper (see samples below).

Just click on this link---> Christmas Mini Tutorial for the easy to follow directions and make one of these cuties yourself. 


 Samples – The 1st - one is a mini I did showcasing the artist love the most on the world.

The 2nd - one is a mini I created as a gift for a friend of her famliy.

See additional fun information below :)

Here's the order for the blog hop just in case.
Cookin' Up Creations blogs
Annette - http://www.cookinupcreations.blogspot.com/   &---(you should have started here)

Annie - http://littlewingscreates.blogspot.com/ &----YOU ARE HERE!
Barb - http://www.supermamascraps.blogspot.com/  Continue here next.
Cassy - http://happyscrappin-altereddiva.blogspot.com/ 
Jan - http://www.janmosier.blogspot.com/
Jo - http://joluty.blogspot.com/
Michelle - http://lifescreativeadventure.blogspot.com/
Sandy - http://creativeblessings.blogspot.com/
Tamara - http://scrappinsmiles-myblog.blogspot.com/

Now, If you create one of these cuties be sure to post it in the Cookin' Up Creations gallery and link me here to be entered into my drawing for a Christmas page kit.

Be sure to leave a comment on each team member's blog, as well as on this one, for your chance to win a prize package valued at more than $50 from a*muse / studio consultant Renee Zieglmeier. The winner will be chosen at random from among the blog hop and crop participants. 

Additional prizes: To be entered to win more page kits do the following and earn points the more points the entries you receive.
2 Points - Join Cookin, Up Creations
2 points - Become a follower of my blog 
1 Point - Leave me a Comment


I would like to thank you for stopping by my part of the menu. Please hop on over to Barb's blog to see what holiday inspiration she has cooked up for you.


A quick menu note from the Head Chef *** Our blog continues through Sunday evening July 22. Also, be sure to stop by the Cookin' Up Creations forum for our Christmas in July Crop this weekend. There will be more Christmas and holiday inspiration, Challenges, and games.