These cards were created for the January card swap over at SOC.  They were to simply say "hello".  I scrap-lifted from a card I did over a year ago but put a different spin on it.  Overall, I'm pretty happy with the results.  I'm loving the Nestabilities' shapes.  TFL!

Up Close & Personal
This photo showcases my Nestabilities shapes with the scalloped circle and corresponding embossing.
You see the edge of the Prima flower peeking into the shot.
Tim Holtz ink was used for the stamping and the inking around the heart created with my Fiskars punch.
In the background, we see the layers of corresponding paper.  The scallops were created with a Fiskars border punch.

It was refreshing to pull from my stash to create this card.
As I continue to organize, I find where my crafting is more streamlined.

I had a great time making these cards, creating the layers and choosing the papers.
I'm pretty pleased with how they turned out.
Thanks for looking!

Altered Picture Frame Swap

Over at SOC, we had an altered picture frame swap and it was SO much fun!  

My partner was opened minded to anything. She likes the color green so I thought about flowers and a vintage theme.  This was my very first altered frame and I had so much fun that I taught my sister how to make one too so I hope you enjoy looking at our frames!


My sister lives in Kentucky but she was home for a visit.  We had such a great time together!  Her favorite color is blue.  I wanted to share my love of crafting with my sister and thought it would be fun for her to create a frame.  She's experienced some health problems recently so each piece had a purposeful meaning.
I think she did a great job!!

The frame from my swap partner arrived today!  It's beautiful!  It will go perfectly in my guest bedroom / craft room!  Thanks so much, Sharon!!

Did someone say cards?

Just like call good scrappers, I probably have a bit of excess and odds and ends laying around from my scrapbook pages.  Unlike a lot of you, I'm not that good at either scrapping or card making but at least attempting to do so keeps me occupied!  lol

Here are a bunch of cards I've made in the past month from different items.  I tried to use what I had on hand as well as try a few new things as well.  I hope you like my crafty creations!

I think the black and white cards with a pop of color are elegant spring time additions - if I do say so myself!! haha  The black and white paper was purchased at Hobby Lobby in Michigan.

Thanks for spending time with me!

Project #1 & Blog Candy: How do you use your scraps?

We have a winner!

Congratulations!  I will email you at dbjb1519 at yahoo dot com  




Hello! Thanks for stopping by!


This posting is my first installment of my blog candy series!  I'm excited that you took a moment to visit with me.


Ok, here's how it works - 
In the comments field, let me 1) know your thoughts on my project, 2)  answer the question "How do you use your scraps?" include your blog linking a project you've made using scraps and 3) leave your name and email address so that I can reach you in the event that you're the winner.


If I reach 56 followers by the 28th, I will be giving away a few Cricut cartridges!


Ok, now onto this project - 
The wife of my childhood Pastor has been in the hospital in very serious condition for about 2 months.  I wanted to create a card that did not say "Get Well Soon" or "Thinking of  You."  She would also say, when you don't know what to say, say "hello!".  So, this card says just that!


I wanted bright and lively colors.  My challenge to myself was just to use my scraps.  So I dug in my scrap bin and this is what I made!

The sentiment is created using the Wild Card cartridge.  I've included a few bright Prima flowers, can't go wrong with Prima's!  The flowers are secured together with a brad from Michael's and glued to the card with a pop dot.  The border punch is by Fiskars.

The Project:  A bright cheery greeting card made from scraps!

Blog Candy #1:  Super Cute Jewel and Pearl Brads from American Crafts.  Also include is a set of Pearl Brads.

Tag from Scraps of Color - Friday Night Challenge

There is a challenge every Friday over at Scraps of Color.  I really didn't play in this week's challenges, just cheered from the sidelines.  Then, I decided I wanted to play.  The Challenge was to create a tag, use red ribbon, a part of a paper bag, 2 flowers and 2 bling as well as a stamped birthday sentiment.  First of all, I'm really not into stamping and from the stamps I did have, none of them were a birthday stamp.  ::shaking head::: so I improvised, like any good scrapbooker would!  :)  My stamp says "Bee Happy".