Caardvarks/GCD Studios Blog Hop

What a great combination!! Caardvarks and GCD Studios. I am HAPPY and PROUD to be a Designer for both teams. We are celebrating the union with a 3 day blog hop. The blog roll is at the bottom of this post. Be sure to stop by Caardvarks or GCD Studios again tomorrow for the next round of creative goodness! :D

I used the GCD Studios Canta Collection on each card. I also used GCD epoxy stickers and chipboard.

http://torn-paper.blogspot.com/ Jenyfur

http://llaurenb.blogspot.com/ Lauren

http://melstampz.blogspot.com/ Mel

You are Here Lori

http://paperprincessatplay.blogspot.com/ Tanis

http://creationsbyar.blogspot.com/ Adela

http://www.gcdstudios.blogspot.com/GCD Studios

I'm sorry about the scrunched up blog roll.....blogger will not cooperate with me!!

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2sketches4you Monday......

It's time again for another 2s4u sketch.....it's one good thing about Mondays! :D I loved working the current sponsor Flourishes. I instantly fell in love with Sweet violets. It is such an elegant set! I love the sentiments and all the coloring detail in this set! I have plenty of plans for this set!!

I actually made two cards with this set......I just love it to pieces!! :D

Last but not least.....A big TY to Flourishes for the sponsorship!

This card follows the sketch.

This is the first card I made.....

in all my excitement.... I started making this card

only to realize when I was finished that I hadn't

even followed the sketch! So, I thought I'd post this one too.

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Moxie Fab World Household Challenge

Here's a little card I created for the MFW household challenge. I used an American Crafts sticker, papertrey buttons, Just Rite alphabet stamps to create the wording. I've been having so much fun participating in the blog challenges at MFW! If you'd like to play....You're invited and welcome to!

Thanks for stopping by!! Your comments are appreciated!

~lori

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2sketches4you Monday....

We had another fabulous sketch to work with at 2s4u this week. The sponsor is scor-it. I used the scor-it to create a pattern on my patterned paper. To create a more defined look I doubled up the score lines in my pattern. It created a more 3-d effect which I really like.

If you find some extra time this week. We would love to have you play along!!!

SMILES
~lori


Supplies

patterned paper is Mellow by Basic Grey
tree sticker is by American Crafts
green buttons by foof-a-la, white buttons by papertrey ink
red cardstock by Stampin' Up
swiss dots Cuttlebug folder
ink by Stampin' Up
ribbon by Offray

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Moxie Fab World Classy and Elegant Challenge

I've over saturated my blog with posts today. It has been an extremely busy week in the blogosphere!! But I've found myself enjoying the activity.
This card is for the MFW Classy and Elegant challenge. Details can be found HERE.



The Christmas tree image is one of the new Cuttlebug embossing folders (thanks Maggie). I inked up the folder and fussy cut around the edges. The "halo" around the tree is actually the edge of a paper doily. The patterned paper is by Mark Paper Company (TY Maggie). The sentiment is a holiday chipboard piece (I'm not sure about the company right now). I added some small pearls to the tree along with some ribbon and a flower.

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PaperTrey And GCD Studios.....

This will be a super short post since this is my third one today!!

I used Some GCD Studios paper and PaperTrey Ink Stamps on a couple of these projects....Have a wonderful weekend!!

~lori

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Our Grace......

How is it even possible......our "baby" will going to school next Fall?! I am finding out that is harder to let the last one go! My motherly instincts are telling me that home schooling sounds like a good idea (Grace didn't like my idea lol). I am not looking forward to my days being being filled with silence (that's another reason for the new puppy). So, I will probably be spending even more hours volunteering at the kids school. Some of you may be wondering why I'm not considering employment.....my reason for not doing so is two-fold. One I want to be available to go on field trips, help with parties, be able to care for them on days when they're sick etc. Also, my husband is very adamant about me being a SAHM which makes me QUITE happy! I'm thankful he understands the importance of my role.

Here's a few photos I snapped yesterday before we headed over to school for a few hrs.......she couldn't wait to get to school because she thrives on all the attention she gets. lol

Grace blowing Daddy a kiss.

Smiles
~lori

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New challenge up at Caardvarks

The current challenge at Caardvarks was sponsored by DRS Designs. They also have many great stamps to choose from. I invite you to play along with us. Here's the link to all the details.

I enjoyed using DRS stamps again. One thing I like about DRS images is the outline when stamped is so crisp and clean! You would be doing yourself a favor to try out DRS Designs stamps!




I have two cards to share with you using DRS Designs images......

Summers End

M036

CornucopiaL566

Thanks again for stopping by! Your comments are appreciated!

~lori

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Introducing.......Mr. Chihuahua aka Buckeye

My FIL bought this Chihuahua puppy and only had him for around 24 hrs until he decided he was too much trouble......so we were more than happy to pay him and take Buckeye off his hands!
I am not an avid animal lover but something about Buckeye is just too hard to resist! We have already formed a bond with him and he feels right at home with us!
He had his first vet check Monday and he weighed in at a less than one and a half pounds. lol
I have to be very careful not to give him too much food or he swells up like a tick and gets so gorged he can't even hardly breathe. This happened to him yesterday. His tummy was so fat it looked like it could explode. I felt so sorry for him. Although I know he was so uncomfortable, I couldn't help but chuckle at him. He looked so comical with his belly bulging like a balloon. I will definitely give him less food from now on!!

This photo shows how tiny he really is.

He can get lost so easy!

My daughter is holding her in his hand .

I know he will get bigger but there

is something darling about tiny puppies!

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Moxie Fab World Stretch Your Style with Stamping Challenge.....

Here's a couple cards I made for Cath's Moxie Fab World Stamping Challenge.
It amazes me how much variety you can get from one stamp and ink! Thanks for stopping by! Have a wonderful day!!

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Moxie Fab World Fun and Cute Challenge

Here's a couple cards for Miss Cath's Cutesie challenge over at Moxie Fab World. I used some goodies I received from Northridge Media (TSM). This is Merry and Bright a Christmas kit from Doodle Bug Designs. It's definitely FULL of cutesie stuff!! Like polka dots, diamond PP, rhinestones, and glittery cardstock stickers.

I cut the tree out of the packaging for this card.

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2sketches4you Monday.......

The challenge this week at 2sketches4you is sponsored by LIVING ROOMS DIRECT. We designers were challenged to browse the Living Rooms Direct gallery and find an inspiration piece to base elements of our card from. I chose a cute little wooden rocking chair as my inspiration piece! My children always had small a rocking chair to sit in when they were really little. We still have my oldest DD's rocking chair that she received for Christmas when she was 6 months old.

My 4 yr old loves this little chair.....she said "We could put that chair in my room". I have one "little" issue that she didn't think of! Where would we find the room to put it?!




Thanks so much for stopping by! I enjoy reading your comments! Have a super day!

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Moxie Fab World Vintage Challenge

Here's some vintage projects that I had put back for the holidays (except one project). Cath at MFW prompted me to pull them out and post them for the new challenge! Although I enjoy many styles of cards and crafts. I believe vintage is my favorite to make! I used Baily paper by K & Comapany for these projects. TSM for stopping by! Have a super day!

~lori

The ornament trio was made using scalloped nestabilities.

I cut scalloped shapes. Put one on top of the other.

Sewed close to the edge all the way around. Then stuffed

the ornament with poly-fil. Easy peasy....IMO stuffing it

gives the ornament a more finished look. The edges of the

flowers and ornaments were distressed with brown ink to create and aged look.

I took and oil diffuser and decorated it with paper.

It is a wonderful gift idea too.

The above project is a plain white gift bag that

I decorated with the same paper as the previous

projects. It makes a lovely gift set when it's all

put together.

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2sketches4you Monday......

The new sketch is up at 2sketches4you . We would love to have you play along if you get a chance! This week we used products sponsored by E.A.D designs. I really enjoyed working with the Vinyl Wall art! I can't wait to use the wall art again on other projects!

I also used Melissa Frances papers (I like to buy them on ebay) and a ticket tag, along with some glittered chipboard, silk flowers, buttons, lace and pearls.




Have a great day and TSM for stopping by! :D

~lori

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Moxie Fab World Holiday Clean and Simple Challenge

Here's a never before seen clean and simple card I'm submitting for the newest MFW
Challenge. The pine bough is a stamp from DRS Stamps. The berries are simply added with a marker. Then lightly coated with paper glaze. I scored the edge and run it through the sewing machine for added texture. The rub-on is from Melissa Frances (which I like to buy on ebay). The Kraft cardstock is from Papertrey Ink (it's dabomb).

If you would like to play along I added the link at the top of this post.

Thanks so much for stopping by! Have a great day!

~lori

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A little Papertrey Ink Card......

Here's a quick and simple card I made using On My Couch Additions and Polka Dots Basic 11 from Papertrey ink. I also used Papertrey Kraft Cardstock and Papertrey Vintage Cream buttons. This is a super simple design but sometimes that's all the occasion calls for! :)

TFL!! Have a great evening!

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1st day of school 8-20-09

My sweet munchkins started school today. I remembered to take photos of my two elementary age kiddos but I forgot to get photos of my middle schoolers first day of middle school. Bad me!!!
I will have to take pictures of her as soon as she gets off the bus!!!

The school year is always exciting! I enjoy PTA meetings, working at Book Fair and Santa's Workshop, volunteering in their classrooms and all the other fun things school entails! :D

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Caardvarks Core'dinations Blog Hop Day 3

Welcome to Caardvarks (you may wish to start there) FIRST ever Blog Hop!! We are excited to show you how we used products sponsored by Core'dinations. Core'dinations is a very unique cardstock. You can do so many interesting techniques with it. Be sure to check out Core'dinations blog for more unique ideas!!

Here's what you need to do......"Follow" or subscribe to Caardvarks as well as MY blog and Core'dinations' blog and subscribe to their newsletter-- Visit each DT member's blog and leave a comment on the Blog Hop posts, each day-- Return to Caardvarks to comment they've completed the hop each day-- You will then be entered in a drawing to win a Super Assortment Package of Core'dinations product (retail value $68.00)-- One prize package will be given away for each day.

The card I created for today is featuring Core'dinations cardstock from the WhiteWash collection. First, I ran a piece of the cardstock through the Cuttlebug. Then I made a pattern on the cardstock with the scor-pal. Lastly, I sanded the cardstock lightly so the "coordinating" color is exposed.

Now hop over to the very talented lady MissTanis to see what she has created.

Daniela
Jenyfur

Lauren

Mel

Lori (you are here)

Tanis

Adela

Kryssi

Nathalia

Jenn B.

Pamela

Stef

Carrie

Ashley

Lucy

Heidi

Michelle

Jolene

Blogger is being cranky today. The blog roll is in the correct order but it is not aligned properly! I'm sorry if it causes an inconvenience.

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Caardvarks Core'dinations Blog Hop Day 2

Welcome to Caardvarks (you may wish to start there) FIRST ever Blog Hop!! We are excited to show you how we used products sponsored by Core'dinations. Core'dinations is a very unique cardstock. You can do so many interesting techniques with it. Be sure to check out Core'dinations blog for more unique ideas!!

Here's what you need to do......"Follow" or subscribe to Caardvarks as well as MY blog and Core'dinations' blog and subscribe to their newsletter-- Visit each DT member's blog and leave a comment on the Blog Hop posts, each day-- Return to Caardvarks to comment they've completed the hop each day-- You will then be entered in a drawing to win a Super Assortment Package of Core'dinations product (retail value $68.00)-- One prize package will be given away for each day.

The card I created for today is featuring Core'dinations cardstock from the WhiteWash collection. I made a pattern on the cardstock with the scor-pal. Then I sanded it lightly so the "coordinating" color is exposed.



Now hop over to the very talented lady MissTanis to see what she has created.
Daniela

Jenyfur
Lauren
Mel
Lori (you are here)
Tanis
Adela
Kryssi
Nathalia
Jenn B.
Pamela
Stef
Carrie
Ashley
Lucy
Heidi
Michelle
Jolene

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Caardvarks Fisrt Ever Blog Hop.....

Welcome to Caardvarks (you may wish to start there) FIRST ever Blog Hop!! We are excited to show you how we used products sponsored by Core'dinations. Core'dinations is a very unique cardstock. You can do so many interesting techniques with it. Be sure to check out Core'dinations blog for more unique ideas!!

Here's what you need to do......
"Follow" or subscribe to Caardvarks as well as MY blog and Core'dinations' blog and subscribe to their newsletter-- Visit each DT member's blog and leave a comment on the Blog Hop posts, each day-- Return to Caardvarks to comment they've completed the hop each day-- You will then be entered in a drawing to win a Super Assortment Package of Core'dinations product (retail value $68.00)-- One prize package will be given away for each day.

The card I created for today is featuring Core'dinations cardstock from the WhiteWash collection. I ran the cardstock through the Cuttlebug then sanded it lightly so the "coordinating" color is exposed. The photo doesn't do this cardstock justice. But the colors really pop out at you IRL!

Now hop over to the very talented lady MissTanis to see what she has created.

Jenyfur

Lauren

Mel

Lori (you are here)

Tanis

Adela

Kryssi

Nathalia

Jenn B.

Pamela

Stef

Carrie

Ashley

Lucy

Heidi

Michelle

Jolene

Daniela

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2sketches4you Monday.....

This week at 2s4u we were sponsored stamps from Clear and Simple Stamps
I fell in love with my Little One stamp set! It has the cutest Fonts and buttons! Be sure to check out the other awesome cards form the other designers at 2sketches4you!

Your comments make my day! Thanks for stopping by.....I hope you have a great week!

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2sketches4you Monday.....

Today's 2s4u challenge is sponsored by Regina at The Cutting Cafe. The new files are so cute! I wish I would've had more time this week to play with them! I had to rush making this card. Saturday we had two birthday parties and church camp. So, I was cramming to get everything worked in! Hopefully, this week won't be so busy! Although, I have a ton of house chores to catch up on after last weeks craziness!!

I hope you all have a great week as school creeps up on us. I will miss my munchkins as they head off to school. They bring joy to my day with their presence! At least I'll still have one at home for another year!! :D

Supplies

papertrey cardstock, foof-a-la patterned paper, school days by the cutting cafe, button by foof-a-la, twine, white craft paint, brown felt

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Here's a few photos from CHA

CHA Supershow was an absolute blast (I may not look like I had such a great time in the photos, I've been sick with a nasty cold for over 2 weeks)!! It was amazing to meet so many talented people! I would jump at the chance to go again!!

I wish I could have been more outgoing....but I have a pretty big shy bone in my body. I'll have to work on being more assertive! :D

I hope I spelled everyones name correctly. If I didn't, please let me know and I will correct it.

My munchkins also had a blast at CHA! It was SUPER kid friendly. My husband stated that it was one of the best activity set up for kids he had ever seen at an event. Thanks CHA putting on such a great show!

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