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!

Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge 101

Welcome Friends and Thank You for visiting my blog!

Today I'd like to share with you a card following the Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge 101 and an image from Studio 313 Exclusive Creations.

"YOUR CHOICE"

Enter one style or both this week.

Just have fun and come play with us :)

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Our MMSC100 Gold Star Award goes to...
#18 Loretta Lock

 Our Remarkables Awards this week go to...
#20 Sue Drees
#22 Alex
#39 Jackie Scott

Please grab your award logos from the side bar and display them proudly :)

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Our MMSC100 Weekly Bonus Winner is...
#38 Made by Mandy

Please contact Priscilla with your info to claim your Prizes!!! :) 

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Our MMSC101 Weekly Bonus Sponsor is...

 http://patstamps.com/

The Technique Junkie Newsletter was started in 2002 as a resource for Rubber Stamping Techniques. The Newsletter is published every-other month, featuring 15 or more stamping techniques in step-by-step format. Each technique has a corresponding pictorial online, and a full page of inspirational artwork by the talented Technique Junkie Newsletter Designers. To date, over 600 Techniques have been published, by far the largest and most extensive library of rubber stamping tutorials available.

Our newest CD has over 79 cutting and embossing machine tutorials with over 850 techniques.  The prize would be an Emboss or Die CD (Value $17.95) and one year free on-line subscription to the Technique Junkie Newsletter.

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**Our April Monthly sponsor is....

Studio 313 Exclusive Creations

Month End Prize is a $100 Gift Certificate Wow!!
Thank you Shawne

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Here is this week's Sketch and my Design Team Creation:

Using the Timepiece paper collection from Bo Bunny I created this card using the Studio 313 Exclusive Creations image called Hatching Eggs. This image would normally be perfect for an Easter card but I used it as a friendship card for an Egg-ceptional person.
With a heavy Heart I must sadly announce this will be my finally Design team card for the Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge Team. I have stepped down due to family obligations but I do still Hope to stop in from time to time and maybe create using Priscilla's fabulous sketches and showcase some wonderful sponsors.
Please stop by the Priscillastyles Blog and check out all the other Fabulous cards by the Midnight Madness Design Team.

Thank You for stopping By Have a Happy Crafty Day!

Sugar Creek Hollow Sensational Saturday

Welcome back to a Sensation Saturday with my Sugar Creek Hollow card share. I Hope Everyone is having a Blessed Holiday Weekend! I'm Enjoying time out of town with extended family.

This weeks Sugar Creek Hollow Challenge is a Circles!
The design team followed this sketch you are welcome to as well but not required.

Thanks for stopping By Have a Happy Crafty Day!

Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge 100

Welcome back for another amazing sketch challenge with Midnight Madness!

Wow, can you believe we are on Sketch 100? What a milestone and I am so thrilled that we are still going strong.  Next month is our 2 year sketch challenge anniversary and we have some very special things planned for you. Stay tuned for all those details and be sure to come celebrate with us!! Now on to this weeks sketch!! Please note that I am out of town and this post is being pre-scheduled. If any info is missing, It will be posted asap.

 "YOUR CHOICE"

  Enter one style or both this week.

Just have fun and come play with us :)

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Our MMSC99 Gold Star Award goes to...
#53 Wendy

 Our Remarkables Awards this week go to...
#7 Gro Tjeltveit
#21 Suzi
#32 Kimberly S.

Please grab your award logos from the side bar and display them proudly :)

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Our MMSC99 Weekly Bonus Winner is...
 45. Noreen M 

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Our MMSC100 Weekly Bonus Sponsor is...

http://www.sugarcreekhollow.com/

Sugar Creek Hollow  a Christian-Owned company featuring Vintage and Primitive Style Digi Stamps. When you purchase items from them, you are helping put food in hungry children's mouths. All of their proceeds are donated to charity. an exclusive online business located in the heart of Central Virginia, tight on the James River. They specialize in Vintage, Shabby, & Primitive Digi Stamps, digital watermarks, as well as carry a full selection of colors in their exclusive “Country Crinkle Ribbon”.  Tracy is offering one lucky winner a $20 Gift Certificate to her store and four bundles of her fabulous Ribbon!! Thank you so much Tracy what a great prize.
Anyone would love a shopping spree in your fabulous store :)

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**Our April Monthly sponsor is....

Studio 313 Exclusive Creations

Month End Prize is a $100 Gift Certificate Wow!!
Thank you Shawne

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Here is this week's Sketch and my Design Team Creation:

For this weeks card I have created a bright and cheery card using Bold colors and lots of texture. I used several paper manufactures that complimented the Vintage balloon from Sugar Creek Hollow. For the card base I used 7 gypsies Lille paper. I printed my image on kraft cardstock and layered a second image using some DCWV tradewinds designer paper. I accented with some ruffled black trim, a flower cut from brown lace, a handmade stickpin and some vintage themed ephemera. I stitched a few areas to give more texture and 3 buttons to finish the sketch.

The inside was kept fairly simple for lots of room for a Note to the card recipient.

Stop on by the Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge Blog to check out all my Design team sisters in their amazing creations!

Thanks for stopping By Have a Happy Crafty Day!