Scardy Cat starburst card

I love this starburst pattern and 6x6 paper challenge from The scrap beach. I once again reached into my stash and found a full pad of Hocus Pocus from Pink Paislee. Halloween is fast approaching so I was inspired to make a card fitting the upcoming Holiday. I recently purchased the G45  Happy Haunting stamp set from hampton art and found it to be perfect for this design. The fuzzy spider and webs are dimensional stickers by EK success Jolee's boutique.

I have lots more crafting projects in the works and excited to finish them so I can share with you!

Scrapadabadoo.com has graciously asked me to help out with creating some inspiring projects for there blog and I'm Honored and tickled pink! So stayed tuned for LOTS of great projects and step-by-step tutorials!

Thanks for stopping By! Have a Happy Crafty Day!

Dawn

My sweet Girls Layout!

I'm back today to share another layout I created. The inspiration for this project came from a layout and challenge from my friend Kathryn blog Life on the {Scrap}beach. The challenge had 2 parts that I tried to achieve. The first was to create a Star-burst pattern. You can watch how Kathryn creates this design by watching her Youtube video! The second was to use up some of the 6x6 paper pads in my craft stash. I have about 50 so I could use more ideas like this to utilize my supplies.

I chose to use Earth Love by Cosmo Cricket. I have 3 of these 6x6 mini decks. It's one of my favorite paper collections released by Cosmo Cricket. I guess maybe that's why I felt the need to buy 3 pads.

I printed my photos with a Tint as I didn't want the straight black and white. The largest photo of my Oldest daughter has a sepia and blue tint added. The smaller circle photo with my two youngest just has the blue tint. (after I completed the layout I wish I would have added a little sepia tint to that photo as well to balance the photos out)

I accented my layout with several flowers from Petaloo and Prima. Scrapadabadoo has several of these style flowers that I love to use. I tucked in a few 7 gypsies velvet leaves as well. (these leaves are really hard to find these days as they are discontinued so I save for Special projects) The chipboard piece is the small vine flourish from dustyattic that I simple stamped with my Prima notary stamp then accented with a little white paint. I used fabric letter stickers from thickers and inked with Walnut stain Distress ink. A small bow tied from May arts ribbon finished it off nicely.

Thanks for stopping by to check out my project and I hope it inspires you to go try out the challenge over on Kathryn's blog! Oh yeah you could win a G45 stamp set donated by Scrapadabadoo ---- or a perfect trim ruler donated by the creator herself Barb.

I've moved from the Prairie to the South!

Boo! are you shocked to see a post from my blog again!

I know it's been an extremely long time since I have posted on my blog! Now that I have settled into the new house a little I hope to start posting more of my work like I use to! Just a quick post today to show you a layout I created for a friend. I have several more projects I'm working on and want to get back to work so I can share those as well.

This layout uses the large die cut from the Webster's Pages Ladies and Gents collection. I simply tacked the center onto a 12x12 coordinating colored cardstock and sewed the die-cut to the paper. I accented around the photo with some Prima pearls, flowers and several Petaloo butterflies. The top chipboard uses the hanging sign die from Tim Holtz. I stamped and inked the chipboard then layered a Pink Paislee ephemera piece on top. A Webster's push pin cameo in the center with more Prima flowers and pearls finish off the look I wanted.

Thanks for stopping by and I hope to post more inspiration and creations later this weekend.

Have a Happy Scrappy Day!

Hello my crafty friends! Just wanted to post a little project I have been working on this past week. Last week I watched a Ustream show Hosted by Kathryn Krieger and she created this super cute Tea bag holder -book style. I made a few changes from her initial design but it's fairly close. You can watch the recording for the project HERE.

This is the front of my book/folder closed. It measures 3 3/8" x 8".

This is the first inside page:

The Middle pages:

The back page:

I had so much fun making this project! I got a chance to play around with my Distress markers. I kept my ribbon tea bag pulls fairly simple as they most likely will get discarded as the tea is used. It came together very quick and is such a Cute Gift idea!

Thanks for stopping by.

Have a Happy Crafty Day!

Bo Bunny Challenge

It's been a long time since I have posted to my blog! It's not that I have stopped looking or following my blog buddies but my time has been swallowed up by Life things! I wanted to post a card I made today for a good friend which followed the Bo Bunny card Challenge Tuesday! The challenge was to use your favorite collection and use a banner on the project! I was very inspired by one of the design team samples I had no choice but to sit down and create what I visioned!

I have created many projects following many challenges BUT........ I rarely actually have the time to upload a photo or even take a photo of one! I so miss my blog life and HOPE I can get back to it soon. I use to find so much comfort in my blog sisters and design team sisters! This summer I hope to get my schedule on track and start posting more of my work like I used to! I might even apply for design teams again??????

Have a Happy Scrappy Day!

Dawn

Life on the {Scrap}beach 2012 Scrappy Bowl Challenges

I completed all 4 challenges for the Life on the Scrap Beach Scrappy bowl Party last weekend! Thought it would be fun to Share since I have not posted to my blog in ages!

Challenge#1 gridiron grudge match. ~ create a project using some form of grid.

Challenge#2 red, white & blue. ~ create a project using the 2 teams colors

Challenge#3 layers of protection ~ create a project with lots of layers

 

Challenge#4 flag on the play ~ create a project using flags, pennants, etc.

Thanks for stopping by Have a Happy Crafty Day!

A couple projects I'm creating for the Secret Valentine swap.

Happy New Year!

Thought I'd stop by and post a few photos of my latest projects

I created this Journal using MME lost and found papers. I accented it with a Prima vine and some Wild Orchid roses.

The project I'm working on right now is a stacking photo cube again using the MME lost and found papers.

Hope to get more crafting time tomorrow.

Have a Happy Crafty Day.

Ok my come Back well not so much LOL!! :)

I know I wanted to get back to my blog and keep it updated but that didn't work out so well! I hope this coming year I have better luck! I joined a Friends secret valentine swap so I hope to be able to post a few of the projects I will be making for my secret partner! I have lots of ideas I want to create I just hope I have enough time to complete them all!

But till then:

Have a Happy Crafty Day!

Dawn

I'm Back!

I'm sure you can see it's been 4 months since my last blog post! WOWZA.. Time sure does go by faster than you think at times. I'm starting to get a little bit more crafting time and Loving It. I have created my first Christmas card of the Year. I followed my ever so Favorite sketch blog Midnight Madness and used one of my stamps Cowgirl Marci from La La Land crafts.

Thanks for stopping by Have a Happy Crafty Day!

~Dawn~

So thankful!

I know it's been an incredible long time since I have posted any projects or work on my blog!  I just want to through a shout out to ALL my online friends how much I appreciate them! I'm so grateful I've been able to meet so many amazing talented ladies via this technology called the internet. I hope I will be be able to get back into the craft passion I love but still trying to manage higher priorities! I love you all and thank you again for inspiration and support! Till Then----Have a Happy Crafty Day!