Sunnyside Up

It's a bird...It's a plane...

2013-05-18T00:30:00.000-04:00

It's a blog hop! Featuring the outstanding designers from Joy's Life! Shazaam!!

Good Morning, Crafters!!

2013-05-17T05:00:00.000-04:00

Good Morning, Crafters! A happy greeting will start your day off on the right foot and put a smile on your face. I decided to create a decoration for a bedroom door using stamp sentiments from Joy's Life! The "Hello, Sunshine" sentiment can be found in the Pun in the Sun Stamp set. The base is a light weight "Shape" from Hip in a Hurry. I measured and cut out glitter

Glittery Rainbows of Sweetness

2013-05-15T00:30:00.000-04:00

Another sweet day to show off two funtastic companies and their crafty products! This month...Lovebug Creations is pairing up with The Robin's Nest to show you some dazzling ideas! So dilemma...your kids love candy. You want to give them some...but not one of those large boxes of $1 candy from Walgreens. What to do? Well, using 4.25 x 5.5 inch Sorbet Papers from The Robin's

On FIRE!!

2013-05-14T00:02:00.000-04:00

This month, Robin's Nest is pairing up with Lovebug Creations... and the result is some explosive ideas! Stock up on the RN Flame Line ...it's 20% off all month long! Today, I have 3 feisty cards to show you. One great thing about each of them is that you can use small, long envies to mail them out. (6 3/4 x 3 5/8 x 6 1/2) You know...a box of 72 for a buck at the dollar store.

Spring Greetings!

2013-05-13T00:30:00.000-04:00

Today', I am showing a card using "Easter Bunnies" by Gel-a-tins. Just b/c it's Easter doesn't mean that you have to make an Easter card. I simply cut up the phrases found in this set. Arrange them in a new order on your acrylic block and you have more options!! Super cute bunny...with rhinestones! I hope your neighborhood bunnies aren't eating your tulips... they sure are

Orange you excited!!

2013-05-11T00:30:00.000-04:00

I know I am!! I have been tapped to work with Joy's Life Stamps! These punny sentiments are right up my crafty sleeve. If you want to see more of what's being created, start following their Pinterest board or Facebook page. Or...Joy's Life Company Blog! This orange was created using a circle and star dies!!

Organic balloons

2013-05-10T00:30:00.000-04:00

Yeppers...I am happy to announce that I will be getting Creative Paperclay © under my fingernails for another six months! I enjoy getting creative in all sorts of mediums...and with all sorts of pals! Wobble on over to the Creative Paperclay © blog today... to learn how to make this amazing sculpture. Learn a few tricks... and you'll be creating your own designs in no time!

Poppies

2013-05-09T12:20:00.000-04:00

Yesterday, E* declared he was sick and that he wasn't going to school the next day. Strange for a boy who won't miss school, even when I offer it. Then, he slept all afternoon...and most of this morning. So, I promised him some Mc Donalds after I ran a couple of errands. Last stop was the Golden Arches drive thru. But as I was just about to pass the building I saw a wise, old man with

Odd sized paper??

2013-05-08T00:30:00.000-04:00

**Attention: Looking for the Glue Dots © and Buttons Galore & More blog hop? Scroll down to the next entry post for all the information!!** We've all been there. Messed up on a sheet of pretty paper...and now you don't have enough for a standard sized card base. The remedy is here for you! Add some paper filler! My paper was not 11 inches...but it was 4.25 inches wise. I ripped the edge

Celebrate!

2013-05-07T00:30:00.000-04:00

Looking for great Father's Day and Graduation ideas? You've come to the right place! The Dottesses have been working hard to create Father's Day and Graduation Day crafts for our blog hop with Buttons Galore & More! Whether your graduate is finishing college or high school, now is the time to celebrate the sweetness of youth and the prospects of potential prosperity! Create a

Teacher Appreciation Week!

2013-05-05T08:32:00.000-04:00

Last week, I made 72 of these for my kids' middle school with a friend. After that, I wanted a drink of lemonade....really badly! Later, I made one more for E*'s elementary teacher... You can too! Supplies: Glue Dots ©: 1" lines, Micro Card stock black patterned paper scallop punch circle punch glitter or other embellishments water bottle drink

Say CHEESE!!

2013-05-04T00:02:00.000-04:00

Welcome to: I hope you just came from Tracy's blog! If not, please start at the beginning. If you are a U.S. Resident, leave comments and follow each blog, you will be entered into the prize drawing: $15 Gift Certificate for the Lovebug Creation's Store!! What could be better...a file folder for... ...showing off your kids...or your grandkids! Mothers and Grandmothers

Sending Messages

2013-05-04T00:01:00.000-04:00

What sort of message do you send in your paper crafting projects? I was inspired by the motif of this patterned paper with the word bubbles. After cutting out this word bubble, the graphic couple from Home Sweet Home were donned in new clothes! Another sweet, modern couple! Stamp sets used: SWAK, Home Sweet Home I also used George colored Rumble Ribbon from Lovebug

Join us!!

2013-05-03T13:35:00.000-04:00

Lovebug Creations is sponsoring a hop in Honor of Mother's Day... and National Scrapbook Day. Come see some clever ideas using Rumple Ribbon...and Photographs! Prize: A $15 gift certificate to the LBC store. To qualify. You must comment and follow all blogs AND you must be a US resident!

Siblings

2013-05-03T08:38:00.001-04:00

If only all days could be like this one...

Gotta hand it to her!

2013-05-02T08:28:00.001-04:00

Found these cute garden gloves at Costco earlier...made them up for May Day...and sent them to all the sisters in my life: blood, older, in spirit, inlaws. I'm so grateful that I have a few, dear sisters who really know me and love me! I hope your May Day was fun. Yesterday, my middles came home from school exclaiming about pink flowers. I thought maybe they had brought some time

Variegated Ribbon and Papers!

2013-05-01T00:30:00.000-04:00

Happy May Day, Crafters! I hope today you are able to create something with flowers today! This month, Lovebug Creations is pairing up with The Robin's Nest. You'll love these sparkly paper's from the Sorbet Line. Here I used Phyllis Rumple Ribbon. The variegated oranges looks great with the patches and streaks of the colored papers! Here's a tip for today: Keep your layers

Family Motto

2013-04-30T21:27:00.000-04:00

There is always talk about having a personal or a family motto. I sort of roll my eyes at the thought of that. Sort of. But, after becoming frustrated that my kids were missing the point of HELPING ONE ANOTHER... I had a talk with them during dinner. (Now I must point out that b/c my husband works long, long hours, most of our dinners are just me and the kids alone. Which is a

Sunshine

2013-04-29T10:26:00.001-04:00

Today's CAS challenge was to be inspired by a quote: “May every sunrise hold more promise, and every sunset hold more peace.” I have never really enjoyed my first name. Last weekend, I was lamenting about it to two ladies, who thought that "Dawn" was a lovely name. So, when I read the quote so full of light, I figured, I better whip something out.... And now I must play catch up on

Modern Love Birds

2013-04-26T00:30:00.000-04:00

Just two love birds... And that's what you get when you pair the images and embossing powder of Gel-a-tins with the papers and dew drops of the Robin's Nest. Oh yeah...and a touch of Rumple Ribbon from Lovebug Creations! Inside too!

Happy Friday...

2013-04-26T00:13:00.000-04:00

Not so funny...

2013-04-25T00:30:00.000-04:00

So ... love how the embossing looks over the printed yellow paper. And yes, the treadmill and stationary bike are calling my name... That's not so funny.

Goddess Green Ribbon

2013-04-24T00:30:00.000-04:00

So...dilemma... You cut your Rumble Ribbon too long...and had to trim a small piece off. It's not big enough for a bow. You are a hoarder and want to keep it, use it. What is a crafter to do? Well, go to your office supplies, pull out a paper clip...and tie that precious remnant onto your clip! Presto magic...You have a cute, trendy embellishment for any card or page. Plus, You have saved

Sorbet Flavors...I mean Papers!

2013-04-23T00:30:00.000-04:00

Check out the gorgeous rainbow of Sorbet flavors, I mean Papers...from The Robin's Nest! Great little notebook for gum! Easy Peasy...extra large nestie. You could also cut out a shape from your electronic cutter. Two folds make it into a "book." Cut two slits in the binding to "hold the gum in" using Lovebug Ribbon. Here I used the new color, Simple White...from The

Aloha, Mooki!

2013-04-20T00:30:00.000-04:00

Do the Hula! With Starving Artistamps!