Monday, August 24, 2009

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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Thursday, August 20, 2009

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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Wednesday, August 19, 2009

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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Tuesday, August 18, 2009

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

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Monday, August 17, 2009

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.
Lori (you are here)

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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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Monday, August 10, 2009

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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Wednesday, August 5, 2009

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 Check Spelling

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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New Caarvarks challenge...... Winter Wonderland

It's time to pull out your sweaters, hats gloves and scarves for this challenge. Caardvarks is putting on a winter themed challenge. We were graciously sponsored stamps from Hero Arts. Be sure to check out their new releases! If you upload your winter themed card at Caardvarks. You may be eligible to win an assortment of Hero Arts stamps.

The winter theme includes anything associated with the season. Snowflakes, snowmen, Christmas, ice skates etc.......I'd love to have you play along if you get a chance! :D

Due to time restraints...I kept my cards very simple and basic. Thanks so much for stopping by!
Have a super day!


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Monday, August 3, 2009

2sketches4you Monday.....

I had a great time at CHA!! I met some of the biggest Card Divas in the industry.....WOW!! Did I ever feel like a nobody! :D Hands down, I would definitely go again! I hope they open it up to the public again next year! I have pictures to post as soon as I catch my breath and get everything unpacked.


This weeks sponsor is May Arts Ribbon. I enjoyed using the ribbon and Kazans sketch. The ribbon is very good quality. Hop over to 2s4u and check out the newest sketch.



Here's my cards......
Sketch Card
free expression card

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Friday, July 31, 2009

Give-Away at GCD Studios

Be sure to check out GCD Studios BIG give-away today!! You won't want to miss it!!!!

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Thursday, July 30, 2009

GCD Studios (Morning Collection)

Today is day 4 of the GCD Studios Blog Party . The party starts at the GCD Studios blog. So, if you didn't start there please click here. Tomorrow is the big give-away. You won't want to miss it.

This card was created with the very elegant Morning Glory collection. It's a very classy collection and it's full of stunning colors! The large flower and leaves are cut out of the patterned paper. I added some glitter (that you can't see in the photo) to the flower to add some dazzle. The purple rub-on is also from GCD Studios it goes perfectly with this collection.

Don't forget to stop by GCD Studios tomorrow for the grand prize give-away. Two people will be eligible to win all four collections! WOW!! What an awesome opportunity!

Now hop over to Renees blog and see what she's created.



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Wednesday, July 29, 2009

GCD Studios (Sunny Day Collection)

Today is day 3 of GCD Studios Blog Party. The party starts at GCD Studios. So, if you didn't start there. Please click here.

Sunny days......what a treat! I absolutely LOVE this collection. It is full of versatile colors and patterns. You can mix and match to your hearts content! You definitely couldn't go wrong with this collection! I simply adore it!

The collections come with a clear overlay, one page of glittered letter stickers and a die cut sheet. You can create numerous projects with one kit!!

Now Hop over to Lynns blog and see what she's created.






Inside of card

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Tuesday, July 28, 2009

GCD Blog Hop day 2....Party it Up Collection

The Hop starts at GCD Studios. If you didn't start there you will want to click here .

The next featured collection is Party it Up. I love the fresh and fun papers in this collection. I look forward to making many more cards with this one!

Now hop over to Angie's blog and see what she's created!!








All supplies GCD except ribbon, buttons and cardstock.

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Monday, July 27, 2009

GCD Studios Blog Hop (Vintage Boy Collection)

The blog hop starts at GCD Studios blog so if you didn't start there you will want to go there by clicking here .
GCD Studios is celebrating their new collections this week with a blog hop and a give-away. The first collection on stage is Vintage Boy. I wanted to make more than one card with this collection. But that didn't happen due to getting a nasty cold this week and getting ready for vacation.
This collection is full of fun boy prints. It has stars, rockets, spacebots and more fun than you could imagine. At the end of the week....2 lucky people will win all four collections. So, be sure to stop by GCD Studios each day.

Now hop on over to Renee's blog and see what she has created.
Outside of card

Inside of card

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2sketches4you Monday....

I'm happy to bring you this weeks sketch by Laura at 2s4u. It was fun to work with and leaves a lot of room for interpretation. The stamp is by Just Right Stamps. Who graciously sponsored this weeks challenge. I used GCD Studios paper on this card. It's from the Cloisonne Collection which is one of my favorites! It's so cute and girl-y!!

This week is CHA!! Woo Hoo! I'm so excited! Some of us from 2s4u DT and Kazan are planning to get together this week! I'm so excited about meeting them. I'm also looking forward to meeting so many blogger buddies at CHA! :D I'm planning to be there the 31st and 1st. If you're going to be there. I hope we run into each other!




This is a "free expression" card using
Just Right stamps.
Have a super week!!
Smiles
~lori

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Monday, July 20, 2009

2sketches4you Monday.....

Woo Hoo! It's time again for another sketch at 2s4u! I was happy to see that there were a lot of entries last week!! TSM to those of you who played along!! If you get a chance....we'd love to have you join us!


The sketch this week is by Kazan. I had fun with it! Also, follow this link to get the info on the sponsor of this weeks challenge.


Here's my card for this weeks sketch......

Supplies

cardstock: stampin' up, patterned paper: melissa frances, rub-ons: melissa frances, BG stamp: stampin up (french script), silk flowers: wal-mart, ribbon: offray, pearls: the paper studio, butterfly punch: martha stewart, ink: brown stazon

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Wednesday, July 15, 2009

Reese chocolate brownie truffle......

I like recipes that are very simple......but yummy! Here's a super easy chocolate truffle recipe that I threw together. It's great for parties and get- togethers!






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Reese Chocolate Brownie Truffle-

3 packs reese candy bars-

2 cool whip 8 oz-

2 pkg. chocolate pudding-

1 box of brownies-

  1. Prepare brownies as directed. Cool and cut into bite size squares
  2. Make pudding as directed.
  3. Crumble 2 pkg. of reese cups. Set aside 3rd pkg. for top garnish.
  4. Place brownies in bottom of truffle bowl (or pan).
  5. Add a thin layer of pudding over brownies.
  6. Layer cool whip over pudding and sprinkle with reese cup crumbs.
  7. Repeat steps 4-5-6 until bowl (or pan) is full.
  8. Garnish top of truffle with remaining reese cups.
  9. Center one whole reese cup on top of truffle.
  10. Cut 3 reese cups into 4 quarters. Garnish the top edges of truffle.

I'm sorry the ingredients are running together. Blogger is not putting spaces between them.

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Monday, July 13, 2009

2sketches4you Monday......

The sponsor for this weeks challenge is Purple Onion Designs. 2sketches4you is giving away a 50.00 gift certificate sponsored by Purple Onion Designs. You don't want to miss out on this opportunity to win some great stamps!! So, if you get a chance to play.....I'd love to see what you create!!


I ended up making 2 cards for this challenge! They're complete opposites of each other. I have a love for many styles and enjoy making cards of all different types.......







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Friday, July 10, 2009

enjoying our blessings.....


I am so grateful that God has blessed me with four children. They bring me great comfort and joy! No one can cheer me up as quickly as they can! If my day is gloomy....being around my children has a way of lifting me up. I am truly amazed at how wonderful it is to be a mother! I will cherish it always!

Here is a few photos of 3 of my blessing enjoying a few of their blessings. :D (There aren't any photos of my oldest daughter. She wasn't home when I took these photos)

I enjoy our front yard so much in the summer!!

The flowers are so beautiful!


Have a super evening!! Smiles ~lori



P.S. I heard the bird flu is going around......I hope it's NOT contagious!! *wink*

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Thursday, July 9, 2009

odds and ends......

Today is a typical lazy summer day in our neck of the woods.....I hope you are enjoying your summer!
Sadly, school will be back in session too soon! So, enjoy those days off!! :)

Check out the cute pink and hounds tooth flower rub-on.
I happily received those from Northridge Media (CARDS) Magazine.
For a card they picked up in the June 09 issue.

This l/o sports GCD papers, stickers and chipboard.
GCD is posting photos of their summer releases.
Check them out here if you get a chance. They're fabulous!







Here's a little tag I made using DCWV paper.
Thanks for stopping by!! Have a super day!! :) ~lori

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