Just for fun cards

These four cards were made using:

K & Co double sided paper
MTC
ATG
embroidery floss
needle
misc cardstock scraps
buttons
tacky glue

I had a lot of fun making these.  I decided to take pictures of them in a frame just so they would have a different look.  I think they would look nice grouped together.  I only had one frame or I would have tried it.  Thanks for looking.  :D

Cookie Lee Invitations

I was asked to make some invitations for a Cookie Lee party.  The idea was to go with a postcard style invitation.  I really like how these came out.  Let me know what you think and thanks for looking.



Easel Card #2

Man, I love these cards!  :)

Misc paper scraps
Border punch
Stampin Up stamp
Colorbox ink
Decorative copper paper clips
Hand stitching
ATG
Handmade flower
Copper brad
Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist
Pop Dot

My First Easel Card

I have always loved these cards but I was scared to try them.  I am so glad I made the effort.  I love how this turned out! 

Here is what I used:
Paper is Bazill, Daisy D and misc ivory
MS punch
Cricut butterfly cut
stamp
Colorbox ink
ATG
beads
tacky glue

I used the directions found here

I love comments so please let me know what you think!  :)

My First Blog Award :D

My First Blog Award!!
Wow, I feel so honored to have received the "Liebster Blog Award" from Imogene  over at http://sweetlilcricut.blogspot.com/. You should definitely take a moment to visit and follow her blog, she's wonderful!  Thank you so much for the award Imogene, I am so glad you liked my blog.
The Liebster Blog award is given to bring new blogs to light. It's a great way to share blogs that might not otherwise be seen or ones you want to share with others.

As a recipient you must share the love and pay it forward by:
1. Creating a post where you blog about the Liebster award & reveal your 3-5 blog picks
2. Let them know you chose them
3. Copy & paste the blog award on your blog
4. Have faith that your followers will rally & show their crafty love back out to those you awarded

5. Have fun!

I am very excited to share some blogs that I have found and love.  Please check them out you won't be disappointed!
Jackie at http://jackiesscrappinpad.blogspot.com/
Annette at http://creatingforlife.blogspot.com/
Tiara at http://www.imacraftysista.blogspot.com/

Please show these wonderfully talented crafters some love and support, they deserve it! Keep up the great work ladies!

15? Dude!

A birthday card for my 15 year old... where has the time gone? 

I love how this card turned out.  I struggle with boy/men cards so I was very pleased when my idea worked out.

Misc white, black and blue CS
DCWV Tahiti Beach Stack for printed cardstock
CB embossing folder Diamondplate
MTC for image and lettering
Cats Eye chalks
Scor Pal
ATG and glue pen

The base is 5 1/2 x 12 and scored at 2,4,8,10.

Girls Rock

This birthday card is for one of my favorite soon to be 15 year olds.  I can't believe how the time

has flown by.  My family agrees that this card just screams her name.  I can't wait to hear what

she thinks when she gets it.

Items used:
Misc. paper scraps
Black Sharpie
Pop dots
ATG
Lime Green Stickles
Rock Princess cartridge
Rhinestones

Valentine's Day Tri Fold Shutter cards

I made 2 of these last night.  One for my brother and his family and one for my sister and her family.  The inside has little hearts showing everyone's names.  I am really happy with how they turned out. 

Products used

Pink cardstock
We R Memory Keepers Vintage Brass
Nestabilities for the hearts
Misc. buttons
Pop Dots
Cat's Eye chalk in Chestnut
Sharpie fine point pens
ATG
Craft glue
Exacto knife
Scor Pal
ruler

Here is a link for directions http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/resources/tutorials/trishuttercard/

Thanks for looking!

Always and Forever

I love this album! 
The album is from M's $1.00 bin
The paper is Basicgrey ~ Sugared
All the cuts are all from Cricut or MTC
Rhinestone stickers by Stampendous
Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist ~ Iridescent Gold

One of my pictures is missing :(  I will try to add it later.  Thanks for looking!

Blueberry Sausage Waffles

I love breakfast for dinner.  Tonight we had waffles and they were awesome.  I have found that when you make something like waffles for dinner they have to be a bit heartier so they stick with you.  I think these fit the bill perfectly.  Try them and let me know what you think.

Blueberry Sausage Waffles                               

3 1/2 cups whole wheat flour

1/2 cup buckwheat flour

4 Tbsp sugar

2 Tbsp baking powder

8 Tbsp powdered milk

4 Tbsp buttermilk powder

2 tsp cinnamon

2 tsp nutmeg

2 cups fresh blueberries

8 oz. cooked and crumbled sausage

2 eggs

4 cups water

1 cup oil
2 tsp vanilla

Combine all ingredients and cook in hot waffle iron.  This recipe makes about 12 waffles.  You can just top them with a bit of butter since the blueberries pop and almost make their own syrup.  Make sure you spray your waffle iron with non stick spray since the blueberries can stick.

Coupon Organizer

 Cut 2 pieces of chipboard (or cereal box) to 8 x 3 1/2.

Cut 2 pieces of cardstock to 12 x 3

 Accordian fold both pieces

Cut 2 pieces of cardstock to cover the chipboard and cut 2 pieces cardstock at 8 x 2 1/2 to make the bottom and the top.  Score the bottom and top pieces 1/4 inch in on the long sides.  Use adhesive to connect all pieces.

 Cut white cardstock at 8 x 3 1/2 (cut as many pieces as you desire pockets)

 Use adhesive to connect the white cardstock to your accordian folds.  Press the adhesive down well.

 This is what the inside looks like

 Connect the accordian folds to the front and back cover with really tacky tape.

 Make sure you firmly press down all of the adhesive. 

 Add some type of fastener to hold your organizer closed.

 The finished product

A completely customizable coupon organizer.  Add tabs, embellisment or whatever you like to make the organizer completly unique!  Have fun creating this and then have fun saving money!