Inspiration Challenge over at The Paper Variety!

This week's challenge over at The Paper Variety is an Inspiration Challenge of this photo:

And at first I couldn't decide what to do, then when I did, I couldn't choose, and well, my layout makes me happy :D  I don't do much on 8.5 x 11" most of my work is 8x8, it was fun having the extra 3 inches to play with :D  Oh my... I'll behave!  The paper used is Pretty Little Studio & October Afternoon, they work so well together, I love paper that mixes well :D  This week you can play for your chance to win (drum roll please)....

$50 in Crop Chocolate Credit!  YAY!!

So head on over to The Paper Variety & get INSPIRED & I want to see your projects!!  

Blue Moon Sketch Challenge

They are having a pretty awesome sketch challenge over at Blue Moon, the sketch was designed by Melissa Mann.. I love her work, funny thing is that I've been following her flickr photos for years & I'm in love with her hubby too!  hehe!  So go on over to Blue Moon & check out the sketch challenge for a chance to win $40 in credit!  Yay!

JukeBox Winner!

Congrats to Julie Wasson!  Please get in contact with me!  

Scrap it With a Song (Brown Eyed Girl)

Over at Scrap it With a Song this week they are featuring Van Morrison's Brown Eyed Girl which is one of my favorite songs :D  So I just HAD to participate!  All paper is OA and all flowers are Prima.  The glass pebble is new from Michael's Recollection collection and they are super cool!  Thanks for Checking it out!

The Paper Variety Sketch Challenge!

 

I'm loving the Sketch Challenge over at The Paper Variety this week!  It's not even my week again, lol, but I couldn't help myself!  The picture isn't the best, It's been raining outside & I haven't been able to get a good picture of it because of the white background, but I just adore this.  Here's the sketch, you've got to join in this week!

The Sponsor this week is Stacy over at The Scrapbooking Cottage!  I love to buy from her!  If you don't already go & follow her blog & get on her email list!  She has a 1/2 off Friday sale that is AMAZING :D  I just recently got a ton of BO Bunny product 1/2 price! She is offering up a $15 Gift Certificate!  YAY!
 

Also included in the prize courtesy of The Paper Variety is this amazing My Mind's Eye kit just in time for Valentine's day!

 

Hop to it!  Get busy, get creative & post your layouts!  YAY!  Seriously :D

 

These are a few of my favorite things...

I've had this canvas sitting around not sure what I was going to do with it, it's an 11x14.  These are a few of my favortie things challenge blog is having a favorite quote challenge this week!  This is my favorite quote & it's by Eleanor Roosevelt.  Not my colors, but I made it for Julia's room & she loves it!  I am super happy with how it turned out, too bad the texture can't really be seen as much as I'd like it to.  I hope everyone has a great week & make sure you check back Wednesday for the new Paper Variety challenge, it's so awesome & my project looks, well, you'll see it Wednesday :D

 

The Paper Variety - Pink, Black and/or White Challenge

Oh what fun I had with this one!  I must of spent hours trying to figure out what I was going to make!  I have a stack of Pink, Black & White layouts, cards & projects...but there is something I just cannot get enough of with this one!  We literally drove to DC to visit my dad's grave in Arlington, but the whole time we were at the DC Metro zoo trying to see the pandas they were all sleeping!!  So I kept saying to my hubby that we drove all this way to see sleeping pandas!  I LOVE pandas!  They are my favorite!  The big panda is from the create a critter cartridge, and he's my favorite!  I have a big one just like him on the wall in my scrap room!  The panda stickers I ordered from Japan!  And the cute little panda, well I made her about 8 years ago :)
Up this week at the Paper Variety we are currently having a Pink, Black & White challenge!  You can create ANY project and submit it for a chance to win 2 fabulous sets of stamps courtesy of our awesome sponsor this week My Pink Stamper!  Make sure you upload your project by Sunday night if you would like a chance at being featured on the Paper Variety blog & by Tuesday to be entered into winning the 2 stamp sets!
The Challenge:

The Sponsor:

The Prize:

So get busy & create something wonderful!  Just a reminder that you cannot link up an older project, it has to be less than 2 weeks old!  Can't wait to see everyone's creations!

A Little Love so soon :D

Tonight I had a little fun playing with my new Pretty Little Studio products I just got from the Love Notes collection.  I had purchased these 6"x4" kraft envelopes from the jewelry supply store when I was picking a few things up for the store and they are all discolored and wonderfully old looking and the guy sold me a box of 500 for $5.  Not sure what I'm gonna do with 500, but with 5 I made these :D  I'm going to put little candy goodies in them as soon as I can purchased pretty Valentine's candy!  If you haven't checked out Pretty Little Studio you should, the product is awesome especially if you are like me and scrap 8x8.

My Baby Girl.

Just the other morning I stopped and took a moment in the crazy morning rush to get out of the house as I saw my baby girl brushing her hair and putting her matching earrings in for the day, and I thought to myself, where did my little baby girl go?  So I figured I'd scrap some baby pictures!  The hanger is awesome I picked it up at the Paper Niche today for like $3 and I looove it.  I'm gonna have to get a few more.  So this is what I have to share for the night, I hope you all have a great Friday & wonderful weekend. 

The Paper Variety - *Snowflakes*

I created this card for The Paper Variety Challenge that started today!  This year I'm challenging myself to work outside of my "comfort zone" and I created a CARD, I usually don't do cards!  The papers used are from Pretty Little Studio, which are amazing if you haven't check them out before it's a must!  Anyways here's my cute simple card!  Enjoy!  Make sure to get your entries in by SUNDAY if you would like a chance to be showcased or by TUESDAY if you'd like a chance to win the AMAZING KIT being sponsored by Your Scrapbook Stash.com!!!  Good Luck!

The Challenge:

The Wonderful Sponsor:

The Amazing Prize:

Check out this great Basic Grey "Wander" mini album kit!! A bunch of Wander patterned paper with matching cardstock stickers and rub-ons, alphas, journal spots, a mini-album and more! Everything you need for a fabulous mini album about your latest travels and so much left over for layouts and cards too! 

Sketches in Thyme

 This week over at Sketches in Thyme they are featuring this awesome Jana Eubank sketch.  I love the way this came out, the colors are awesome.  The paper is Prima & Hedi Swapp with some Bazzil Dots & Corednations cardstock.  Flowers by Prima.  Here's the Sketch & you still have a few days to Join in!  Also the New Paper Variety Challenge will be posted on Wednesday so be sure to look for that too!!!

JukeBox Giveaway!

With the addition of my Gypsy I no longer need my JukeBox, not that I ever used it, but now I really don't need it!  I will choose a random winner on Jan 20th.  Just leave a comment on this post and if you would like to then share it with others who might not be followers!  If you don't follow me, I just ask that you become a follower!  I will ship free in the US, I cannot afford to ship overseas!  Good Luck!!!