Creating My Peace

Honey, You’re the Sharpest Tool in the Shed!

2012-05-28T07:16:00.001-05:00

Hello,

I hope that you are having a wonderful Memorial Day Weekend! My family chose to honor our hero’s, by joining in with hundreds of volunteers to place Flags on the graves of our fallen veterans, and family members. It was the first time that it had been done at DFW National Cemetery, and it was a beautiful, and humbling event. I am glad that my kids were able to be apart of this event with us. As it is so important for us to Remember…..

Are you ready for Father’s Day?

Well the MyGrafico DT has just the set for you today!

Inside

The Crafty Clip – Tool Time

I try to keep masculine cards very simple. Because the men I give cards to don’t like all the foo foo stuff! LOL Well, this set is perfect for those Father’s Day, or Birthday projects for the guys. I used a new impression plate from Lil Inker Designs as my back drop. I love the wood grained look around the edges. And my cool sentiment is from Scrappy Moms. Its just perfect for my husband!

To check out the creative projects from the MyGrafico Design team, and to join in our “For Dads”Challenge stop by the MyGrafico Challenge Blog.

MyGrafico Community

MyGrafico Store

Challenges:
Chocolate, Coffee & Cards - For The Boys
Here Come The Boys - Anything Goes
Little Claire - Male Theme

Make It Monday – Anything Goes
Rogue Redhead Designs - Warm Tones For Gents

Thanks so much for stopping by!

My little posies…

2012-05-27T07:00:00.000-05:00

Hello,

Its time for Sentimental Sundays Challenge #104!

Theme: Pocket full of posies – Use flowers on your project + A sentiment

Sponsors: Digi Doodle Shop/Crafty City

To check out the Design Team inspiration, and to join in this weeks challenge, stop by the Sentimental Sundays Challenge Blog.

I am using this lovely Fancy Frames image from Digi Doodle Shop. This image is the perfect backdrop for any sentiment, because it frames it beautifully. I am using a scripture from Word Art Wednesday.

Challenges:

Word Art Wednesday

Supplies Used: Cardstock: White, Red, & Green, Cuttlebug Embossing Folder, Corner Chomper, Copic Markers, Glitter Pen, Lil Inker Designs – Bow Die(Too Cute)

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Share Your Smile

2012-05-25T08:00:00.000-05:00

Hello Crafty Peeps!
Today I am sharing an ATC that I designed for a recent swap. Its pretty simple, but I like making these little works of art, or heart....LOL! I am easily amused these days.

And, I have this thing for dress forms.....How many dress form stamps does a girl need? Everyone that she cant live without.....which is too many for me to count. What kind of stamps do buy repeatedly?

Challenges:

Atc's & Cards With Attitude - Anything Goes

Aud Sentiments - Any Sentiment

DL.ART - Anything Goes

Unity Stamps - Friends With Flair

Supplies Used: Unity - Share You Smile, DCWV - Paper, Making Memories Corner Chomper, Peking Shears, Black Ink, Orange Ribbon.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Poodles of fun!

2012-05-21T07:00:00.000-05:00

Hi There,

Don’t you just love this adorable poodle?

This week the MyGrafico Design Team is featuring this fabulous set:

Pink Poodle In Paris By Baby Star Design

MyGrafico Challenge Blog

MyGrafico Community

MyGrafico Store

Challenges:

Make It Monday – Anything Goes

Craft Your Days Away– All Creature Great and Small

Fun With Shapes and More – Pimp It(New- Digital Image/Old- Ribbon/Pearls)/ Die cuts/Punches

Crazy 4 Challenges – Birthday Card

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Whimsy is essential….

2012-05-20T08:00:00.000-05:00

Hello,

Its time for Sentimental Sundays Challenge #103

Theme: Whimsical + A Sentiment

Sponsor: A Day For Daisies

If you are not familiar with this weeks sponsor, you must stop by and take a look at the beautiful designs available at A Day For Daisies. You are sure to find something, you cant live without!

I used A Day For Daisies – Beautiful Poppies Image on my card. Please stop by the Sentimental Sundays Challenge Blog, to check out the DT projects, and to join in this weeks “whimsical” challenge with us!

Challenges:

Card Makin Mama's - Flowers

Stamp, Scrap, & Doodle - Flowers

Robyn's Fetish - Anything Goes

Stampin Sister's In Christ - Build Up Your Card (Layers)

Supplies Used: K Andrew Designs – Sentiment Stamp, Copic Markers, Black – Ink, Ribbon, & Cardstock, EK Success Corner Punch, Sakura Glitter Pen, Red Gems, DSP – Stash, White Cardstock

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Embrace....

2012-05-18T10:55:00.000-05:00

Hi There,
Happy Friday!
I have been trying my hand at ATC's lately. They are so tiny, and fun. Today, I am sharing a quick atc, that features a wonderful Unity sentiment, some yummy Creating Is Fun lace, and some recently acquired Zig-Chalk Writers!Do you like to use chalk on your projects? Or are you looking for ideas on how to use chalk? For inspiration, information, blog hops, challenges, and prizes be sure to check out our NEW challenge blog:Chalk N Stock
Challenges:Unity Stamps - Friends With FlairPaper Crafting Journey - Black + 1 Other ColorRainbow Lady's - Lets Get Inky
Thanks so much for stopping by!

Blessings Flow...

2012-05-17T11:12:00.001-05:00

Hello,
I love this card. Perfect sentiment, and shape. I recently saw a neat tutorial, on how to make this center step card, that will fit in a standard A2 envelope. This was new to me, and I so appreciated this tutorial by JoAnn. I also believe that all good things come from our Heavenly Father, who wants to Bless us! God is Good ALL the time. Sometimes his Blessings can be taken for granted, but I am so thankful for HIS mercies which are new everyday to those who believe.

Supplies Used: Clear Dollar Stamps - Digital Sentiment, Kraft Cardstock, Hobby Lobby Printed Papers, Really Reasonable Ribbon, Kaiser Pearls, Tim Holtz Distress Inks
Challenges:Word Art Wednesday
Thanks so much for stopping by!

Stampers Best–Flourish Dress Form

2012-05-16T12:00:00.001-05:00

Hi There,

Today, I am sharing a card with the beautiful flourish dress form, from Stampers Best. Recently I have started collecting dress form stamps and dies. And Stampers Best has some unique dress form stamps, to dress up any project!

Inside View

To get 10% off your Stamperbest order use my coupon code: Tameko
You wont be disappointed these, are high quality stamps at a great price with FAST shipping!

Challenges:

Ooh La La Creations - Ribbon or Twine

2 Sisters - Make It Girly
Whimsy Inspiration - Anything Goes

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Clear Dollar Stamps New Release!

2012-05-15T10:00:00.000-05:00

Hello,

Welcome to Clear Dollar Stamps New Release!

Today, I am sharing projects that feature two of the new digital sets being released. To see all of the wonderful sets being released today, and for some creative projects by the CDS design team, please sop by the CDS Blog and Store.

It's My Potty by Laurie Wilson

Supplies Used:
Stamps/Images: Its My Potty
Cardstock/Papers: K&Co Paper, Brown,White & Green
Ink/Markers: Copic Markers - R43, R85, BG72, YG63
Accents/Tools: Really Reasonable Ribbon, Fiskars Border Punch

Challenges:
Simon Says Stamp and Show - Anything Goes
Stamp And Create - One For The Ladies
Simply Create Too - Feminine

I can never have too many male themed cards. And this next set is just perfect for quick and easy projects for the men or boys in your life.

Here is a peek inside:

Classic Tools by Laurie Wilson

Supplies Used:
Stamps/Images: Classic Tools Colour
Cardstock/Papers: White & Red
Inks/Markers: None
Accents/Tools: Black Ribbon, EK Success Photo Label Punch

Challenges:
Allsorts - For A Man or Boy
Little Claire's - Male Theme
Lollipop Crafts - Just For Him

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Have a BLAST at School!

2012-05-14T07:00:00.000-05:00

Hi There,

I am sharing a card that features this cool set - Outer Space Boys!

To check out the creative projects from the MyGrafico Design team, and to join in our “Space or Earth”Challenge stop by the MyGrafico Challenge Blog.

MyGrafico Community

MyGrafico Store

Kelly Medina – Outer Space Boys

Challenges:

Pile It On - Clean And Simple

Crafts and Me - Punches And Dies (MFT - Say What? Die & Sentiment)

Creative Craft 2 - Anything Goes

Top Tip Tuesday - Clean And Simple

Card Mad Fairy - Clean And Simple
Make It Monday - Anything Goes

Thanks so much for stopping by!

I’m not old….

2012-05-13T07:00:00.000-05:00

Hello,

Its time for Sentimental Sundays Challenge #102

Theme: Birthdays(Embellishments that start with B)

Sponsor: Bugaboo Stamps

First, I want to say “Happy Mother’s Day” to all the moms! Its been a busy weekend around here, with my daughter’s annual dance recital. I used one of my favorite Bugaboo characters – Stella, you can never go wrong this sassy lady!

For some wonderful inspiration, and join in this weeks challenge, stop by the Sentimental Sundays Challenge Blog.

Challenges:

2 Sisters - Make It Girlie

Creative Craft 2 - Anything Goes

Card Mad Fairy - Clean And Simple

For Fun - For A Women

Pile It On - Clean And Simple

Sweet N Sassy - Feminine

Top Tip Tuesday - Clean And Simple

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Supplies Used: Cardstock: Black,White & Orange, Recollections – Printed Paper, Black Ribbon, Green Buttons, Spellbinders Dies, Silver Accents, Copic Markers

This shoe ROCKS!

2012-05-11T07:00:00.000-05:00

Hello,

I love this shoe!!!! The only problem is I don’t do too well with heels, but they sure look good. A girl can dream…right? LOL Its Friday, so I have to share some Unity goodness, with all the Friends With Flair.

Challenges:

CPS - 264

Paper Shelter - Anything Goes

Penny's Paper-Crafty - Mom

Shelly's Images - Lets Get Happy (Shoes)

Unity Stamps – Friends With Flair

Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies Used: Unity Stamps, Creating Is Fun – Lace, Cardstock: Kraft, Turquoise, & Brown, Powdered Chalk, Half Pearls, Brown Ink

Filled With Love

2012-05-07T07:00:00.000-05:00

Hello,

Today the MyGrafico Design Team is featuring “Funky Jars to Fill”! Such a fun set just needs to be printed and filled with whatever you desire. For my project today, I filled mine with “Luv”!

Lindsay’s Stamp Stuff – Funky Jars to Fill

To check out the creative projects from the MyGrafico Design team, stop by the MyGrafico Challenge Blog.

MyGrafico Community

MyGrafico Store

Challenges:

Thanks for stopping by!

Marvelous, Outstanding, WOMAN…

2012-05-06T07:00:00.000-05:00

Hello,

Its time for another Sentimental Sundays Challenge!

Theme: For A Special Woman/Mother’s Day + A Sentiment

Mother’s Day is approaching fast, and I am not ready…..But I will be. How about you? I do something special for my mother, but there are also some ladies who are special to me, that I like to do a little something for. So I made a couple of versions of this card, because it was so easy. The word art on this card was a freebie from Create With Tlc, and the silhouette stamp is from Close To My Heart.

We hope that you will stop by the Sentimental Sundays Challenge Blog to take a peek at the design team projects, and join in this weeks challenge with us. We cant wait to see your projects that honor mom, or a special lady in your life!

Challenges:

2 Sisters – Anything Goes

Catch The Bug – Anything Goes

Bloggers – Celebrating Mom

Card Crafter’s Circle – Mum’s the Word

Thanks so much for stopping!

Scribbles by Sandy Blogversary Hop!

2012-05-05T02:00:00.000-05:00

Welcome to the Scribbles by Sandy Blogversary Lolla Polooza Hop!!!

We are celebrating one year in blog land for Scribbles by Sandy by having an ANYTHING GOES or also known as LOLLA POLOOZA hop!

You should have arrived here from Calypso. If you didn't arrive from her blog and would like to start at the beginning, please go to the Blogversary post here, or look below for the blog hop order.

For my card I used this lovely “Thanks a Bunch” digi from Scribbles By Sandy. This is such a fun and easy digi to use. A few copic markers and a glitter pen, and it was done! I like to use all the embellishment's, but then there are times when clean and simple is all I need!

Your next stop on the hop is Nicole Mullen. If you should happen to get lost along the way, you can find the blog hop list over at scribblesbysandy.blogspot.com, and listed below.

Blog Hop order…

Jennifer Dunn http://cubbycrafts.blogspot.ca

Theresa Gerber http://craftsfriendsangels.blogspot.ca

Calypso (Nazeema Bastian) http://calypsocandycraft.blogspot.ca

Tameko Mays http://www.creatingmypeace.com

Nicole Mullen http://nicoleqmullen.wordpress.com

Cely Havens http://hawaiipaperparty.blogspot.ca

Ike (Suzy EisenHauer) http://suzy-ikesworld.blogspot.com

Desire Fourie http://desiref.blogspot.com/

Sandy Sommerfeld http://scribblesbysandy.blogspot.ca/

How to win the Blogversary prize…

1. Be or become a follower of Scribbles by Sandy

2. Be or become a follower of all the blogs that are in the Blogversary Lolla Pollooza hop…

3. Leave a comment on this post saying that you’ve done so

4. And leave a way for me to contact you if you win… (this is very important if you do not own a blog…)

The winner will receive 4 digital images including the (surprise) extras from Scribbles by Sandy. The hop ends on Sunday, May 6^th at midnight PST. The winner will be announced on scribblesbysandy.blogspot.com blog on Monday, May 7th. So, join us in the Blogversary Lolla Polloza celebration, have fun & good luck!

Thanks so much for hopping with us!

I am sharing this card with the following challenges:

Aud Sentiments - Anything Goes

Crafts For Eternity - Ribbon

Crafty Catz - April Showers, May Flowers

Dilly Beans - Texture

Inspire Me Fidays - Anything Goes

Your Journey…

2012-05-04T08:00:00.000-05:00

Hello,

Its Friday!!!!!

I used one of my new Unity Stamps – Stamps of the Week. I heart Unity Stamps, but they are taking over my house….. So I need to ink them up!

Can you ever have too many butterfly stamps? Absolutely not, because I keep buying them. You know they are all beautiful! I cased this card by Tami Mayberry, she has lots of beautiful inspiration to share on her blog. I like the ribbon going thru the butterfly.

I used chalk on my stamped butterfly image, and I am a part of a new challenge blog that just started up called “ChalknStock”. The fun thing is you can use any chalk, and any images in our challenges. We would love for you to stop by to see what we are up to, and to join in the fun real soon. There are prizes and all kinds of fun things to come!

Challenges:

Unity Stamps Friends With Flair – A lot of beautiful inspiration to see her

Jackson Digital Expressions – Anything Goes

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Happy Mother’s Day Tag

2012-04-30T06:00:00.000-05:00

Hi There,

Today I am sharing this fun tag, that I designed with this lovely sentiment from MyGrafico,

Mom Stitched Verse By Cheri Wenger

Mother’s Day By Sarah Paris

To check out the creative projects from the MyGrafico Design team, and to join in our “For Mom”Challenge stop by the MyGrafico Challenge Blog.

MyGrafico Community

MyGrafico Store

Challenges:

Addicted To Stamps – Mothers Day

Come And Get It – Anything But A Card

Creative Mondays - Anything Goes

Creative Stamp Friends - Mother's Day

Dream Valley – For A Special Lady

Incy Wincy - Mother's Day or Girlie

Lollipop Crafts - Anything Goes

Make It Monday - Anything Goes

My Craft Spot - Mother's Day

Tammy's Scrapin Corner - Anything Goes

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Hope your birthday is wheely fun!

2012-04-29T07:00:00.000-05:00

Hi There,

Its time for another Sentimental Sundays Challenge!

Theme: Cards for kids + A Sentiment

My card is a clean and simple “boy” card. Which is something I never have when I need one. I used this cute Unity Stamp Set.

We hope that you will stop by the Sentimental Sundays Challenge Blog to take a look at the fabulous DT projects, and join in this weeks challenge with us! We would love to see your cards for kids.

Challenges

Amusing - Anything Goes

Craft Your Days Away - Just For Kids

Send A Smile For Kids - For The Boys

Stampalot - Birthday

Stamp, Scrap, & Doodle - Birthday

The Craft Place - One For the Boys

Thanks so much for stopping by, and have a wonderful day!

Have a GROOVY day!

2012-04-27T21:44:00.001-05:00

Hello,

Thank God Its Friday!!!!! Yes, I am just a bit happy that I don't have to get up 6am! Maybe 8ish...
Just poppin in to share a little Unity love. This was the first time I got inky with this set, and it was time!

I plan to share this card with:
Unity Stamps - Friends With Flair
ATC's & Cards With Attitude - Anything Goes
Aud Sentiments - Anything Goes
Crafty Catz - Anything Goes
Emergency Crafters - Bold & Bright
Inspire Me Fridays - Anything Goes
Poodles Parlour - Anything Goes
Perfect Sentiments - Any Occasion Sketch

Thanks so much for stopping by...
Have a fabulous weekend!

A lady should be....

2012-04-25T13:02:00.001-05:00

Hello,

I got in a little ME time last night, and this is what I came up with! Nothing too fancy, but I like her!

And she is "Classy and Fabulous"...

I plan to share this card with:

Jackson Digital Expressions - CAS - Anything Goes
Crafts and Me - Embossing
Paper Pretties - Clean and Simple
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes
Tuesday Morning Sketches - #143

Supplies Used: Cardstock:White, Black, Green, & Purple, Black & Pink Ribbon, Purple Gems, Pearls, Copic Markers, Spellbinders Labels 13 Dies, Quickutz Retro Diamonds Embossing Folder, Versafine Black Ink, My Creative Time - Classy & Fabulous Stamp Set

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Faith is when...

2012-04-23T13:36:00.000-05:00

Hi There,
Just popped in to share a card that I made last night.

Inside View
Challenges:CPS - 262Unity - Pink, Green, & Off WhiteIppity - SparkleKaboodle Doodle - Emboss ItMake It Monday - Anything Goes
Thanks so much for stopping by!

Love will keep us together…

2012-04-23T07:00:00.000-05:00

Hello,

Today the MyGrafico Design Team is featuring this beautiful set:

Love, Trees, & Birds By BabyStarDesign

Beautiful images in perfect colors, to compliment all of your “Love” themed projects!

Be sure to check out the creative projects from the MyGrafico Design team, at the MyGrafico Challenge Blog.

MyGrafico Community

MyGrafico Store

Challenges:

Crazy 4 Challenges - Add Black Cardstock

Make It Monday - Anything Goes
Tammy's Scrapin Corner - Anything Goes Twist Critters

Supplies Used: Cardstock: Black, Red, & White, Creating Is Fun – Black Lace, Corner Chomper

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Keepin’ it Classy!

2012-04-22T08:44:00.001-05:00

Hello,

I recently discovered Fine Arts by Robert Jackson. He has a very unique style, and some wonderful designs. To see more fun and unique digital stamps check out the store here. This sassy little lady that I used on my card is “Lil Swagger II” from Fine Arts by Robert Jackson.

Here is a peek inside:

I am sharing this card with:

Jackson Digital Expressions – Challenge #1 – Sketch + Spring Pastels

Thanks so much for stopping by!

You’re Amazing…

2012-04-22T07:00:00.000-05:00

Hi There,

Its time for Sentimental Sundays Challenge #99

Theme: Anything Found In Nature + A sentiment

Sponsor: Fred She Said Designs

This week on the Sentimental Sundays Challenge Blog, we would love to see your creations with things we find in nature. So stop by the blog, and check out the lovely DT inspiration, and join in the fun!

For my project today, I used this lovely Diamond Rose Set from Fred She Said Designs. These pre-colored images are so beautiful, and easy to use! I had not used a pricking pattern before, so I was happy to try it out, and I am pleased with the results. I used a little vintage photo, to give it a little distressing. This chocolate colored rose is just fabulous!

Here is a peek inside…

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Challenges:

Supplies Used:

Cardstock: White, Brown & Green

Creating Is Fun – Lace

Lifestyle Dies

Ink: Vintage Photo, Vintage Photo

Brown Bling

MFT – Sentiment Stamp

Hello

2012-04-22T06:00:00.000-05:00

Hi There,

Its time for another Chalk-Ah-Lot Café Challenge

Theme: W2- Use A Stipple Brush

How did I use chalk: I mixed chalk with glue, and applied it to my watercolor paper with a stipple brush for my background.

For all the challenge details, and to check out the wonderful Design Team projects please visit the Chalk-Ah-Lot Cafe!

Chalk-Ah-Lot Powdered Chalk

Stamp N Plus Scrap N

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Challenges:

Supplies Used:

Watercolor Paper

Cardstock: Kraft & Orange

My Kraft Spot - Vintage Twine

Tim Holtz Typeset Die

White Gel Pen

Corner Chomper