Glitz & Glitter for Sisters

My baby sister had her 43rd birthday in July. WOW, my baby sister turning 43 is scary because that means I'm getting older. Anyway, I wanted to do something FABULOUS for her birthday, considering she gave us specific requirements for her cards; did I actually say that and possibly imply that she is a tad bit bossy; umph.... I really enjoyed making her card, but I couldn't afford a gift after making this card, so I was glad she enjoyed it.

Challenge #12

Challenge #12 was to use the notebook from the Fabulous Finds Cricut cartridge. We could make either a card or a journaling notebook; I chose to do a notebook because I buy lots of them. Well, I won't be buying them anymore, I'll just power up my Cricut, and get busy. I don't usually use purple, but I had these beautiful Bazzill Brisbane flowers and I wanted to use them. So, I started with the flowers and worked backwards. Hope you like it.

Sympathy Card

There are always those cards that I don't like to make, well sympathy cards are one of them. I always struggle with what to say on the inside of the card and I spend lots of time putting the colors together to make sure that the cards are uplifting and encouraging. I hope this one was.

Birthday Goes Round

I was going to be on vacation for my mother's birthday, but I couldn't leave without making her card. I wanted to practice with making a round card and figured this was a good ocassion. I like the way it turned out, though in the picture, the flower colors look a little darker than the card. They were actually a perfect match. I told my mom not to open it until her birthday, but I have a feeling she peeked.

Summertime Pinks - More

I liked this paper so much, I decided to use it a couple of more times. I changed the design, just a little each time. Is this Summertime Pink paper CUTE?

Summertime Pinks

I wanted to play with some new fun summer papers I bought, so I made this card. I don't know what I'll do with it yet, but I like the way it turned out. I sure I'll be making this card again, using other papers; what, me scraplift, you better belief it.

My Little Flower

This layout is part of a challenge. The instructions were to create a 12x12 layout, with at least one circle in the background and a famous quote. Well, I had been holding onto these pictures of Josh at the new skate park in downtown Houston; well not quite at the skate park. The skate park was so crowded, that we left after about 1 1/2 hours. As we were walking to the car, we noticed there was a hill heading down to buffalo Bayou, so my son, having an adventurous spirit decided that he would sit on his skateboard and ride it down the hill. As always, my camera just happened to be handy and I caught it all.

Don't know if you can read the quote, but it says "Love is the only flower that grows and blossoms without the aid of seasons". I don't know who said it, but I thought it fit the pictures perfectly and he is certainly my special flower.

I had a great time with this layout, but the challenge was being able to keep it mascline, while adding the flowers and ribbon I love so much.

I hope you enjoy it.

Challenge #10

For this challenge, Velma sent each of us a picture of a lady in black slacks, a black and white polka dot top and a red belt. She told us to use the picture as inspiration for the challenge. Well, first of all let me say how much I love black and white; throw in a splash of red and I'm thrilled. I wasn't sure what I was going to create with all of the black and white paper I've got, but I walked into my favorite scrapbook store, By Design Scrapbook Boutique, as they were unpacking some just-delivered pattern paper and what did I see; black and white polka dot paper. I saw it and thought this is perfect, so I bought a couple of sheets. I wanted to make something fun and festive, so I came up with this cute little purse-card.

I hope you like it because I had a BLAST making it. I was having such a good time with the paper, that I added a matching envelope.

Fabulous Finds

Here's another card from the Fabulous Finds cartridge. This card reminds me of a cold night, with a tall mug of cocoa, a flannel throw and a scrapbooking magazine. Doesn't that just make you feel cozy all over?

Thinking of You

Tonight I didn't have any real agenda, just thought I'd play with some of my paper and the Fabulous Finds Cricut cartridge, one of my favorites. I wanted to do some shaped cards, so here's the first one I came up with. I made two of them, so I'll post the second card on a separate post.

Thinking in Pink and Black

When you think of me, do it in bold colors and patterns. Remember to always add a touch of ribbon and flowers.

June Birthdays

I wanted to get a head start on the June birthdays in my Sunday School class, so I thought I'd play with this paper I purchased at CKC, back in January. I remembered it when I was in Michael's today, looking at ribbon. Don't you think this ribbon is just perfect with this paper? And, you know I couldn't make a card without flowers and buttons. I only hope that my class member enjoys her card, as much as I enjoyed making it.

Summer PinWheels

Little girl birthday cards are some of my most favorite to make because I get to use lots of fun colors and embellishments. My little niece is turning 3 and when I looked at this pattern paper, I knew she would love it. I can't wait to see her expression when she opens her card.

Challenge #8 Girlfriends in Cancun

Velma and I decided that we would continue doing challenges, so for this challenge, we used one of the sketches from Valerie Simon from Scrapbook, Etc. I was a little concerned about using all of these colors and patterns together, but I think I like the way it turned out.

Father's Day #4

Well, I thought I would combine some of my new paper, with my love of painting chipboard. Tell me what you think. Am I on a roll or what?

Father's Day #3

Here's some more of my new paper, but remember it's a secret. I think paisley is my newest craze.

Father's Day #2

More new paper, so remember, don't tell Velma. I was in Southern Ca. this week and I visited a couple of scrapbook stores in Burbank. What do you think; I think this paper is great.

Father's Day #1

I wanted to get an early start on my Father's Day cards, so I decided tonight was as good a time as any, plus I have all this great new paper (did I say new, Velma, I didn't mean new, just unused). It's a secret because I'm not supposed to be buying paper, so let's keep this a secret.

Lutheran Graduation

Well, I'm on a roll, 2 graduation invitations and 2 graduation cards.

Graduation Time

It's high school graduation time and this year I decided that I would make my graduation cards as the invitations come in. This one is for a student from church, graduating from Hightower High School.