Fourth of July photos....

We had a safe and happy July 4th.....we started the day with a parade. We then went to a birthday party.......and we just finished off the day going to our hometown fireworks. I'm wore out but it was worth it!

This building is like an art museum in our town.

I took this photo of my munchkins a few

minutes before the parade started.

Someone always has to act silly.

The two girls with the RW&B hair bows are mine.

The other two girls are my nieces.

The horses in the parade were so beautiful.

They were one of our favorites.

I couldn't resist this festive looking wagon.

It's just full of character.

My hubby, his brother, and some friends

rode in the parade.....they're cute! :)

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Independence Day....

Happy July 4th!!!

I hope you have a safe and fun filled day!

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treats take two......

Our summers are full of birthdays and special occasions. It seems like they creep up on me every year! Here's a couple little treat boxes I have. That I can grab when the occasion arises. I bought a pack of K & Company treat boxes that are pre-scored and ready to put together. All I had to do was tape them together and decorate. I was pleasantly surprised at how fast they were to complete!! I can't wait to make more!! :)

Supplies

Pre-scored boxes: K & Company
Rub-on: Melissa Frances
Ink for sponging: stampin' UP
Buttons: foof-a-la
Cardstock Sticker: Cosmo Cricket
Other: trim, twine

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anniversary treats.....

My parents just celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary. In honor of their special day. I created these little treats for them. I already had the card in my stash.....so I decided to coordinate the treats to match the card.

My dad loves Andes mints......so I put them in a clear container that we had ice cream in from Sonic. I had to bring them home and reuse them.

My moms treat is a little decorated brown bag I cut down. I had clear cellophane bags that I put Junior Mints in and set down in the bag.

Supplies

patterned paper: the paper studio

ribbon: offray

buttons: foof-a-la

silk flowers: wal-mart

stamp: Just Right Stamps, stampin up

ink: stampin up

rub-ons: melissa frances

rhinestones: the paper studio

pearls: the paper studio

other: lace doily, lace, twine, cellophane bag, brown bag, clear container

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2sketches4you Monday....

Scor-Pal is the main sponsor for this weeks challenge at 2s4u. So, I made a gate-fold card and added some dimension by creating frames with the scor-pal mini. I used some Cosmo Cricketness on this card....TSM for stopping by!

Here's a photo of the inside.

I would also like to wish the top 5 GL!!! I'm so excited to see who the lucky gal will be!! :D

Have a super day! SMILES~lori

SUPPLIES

Cosmo Cricket Kit: Honey Pie

Cardstock: stampin' up

Stamps: bundle of love by stampin' up

ribbob: offray

buttons: foof-a-la

pearls: the paper studio

ink: black, pixie pink by stampin' up

other: scor-pal mini, cuttlebug, twine

Just 31 days til CHA!

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A few Cosmo Cricket goodies........

We have one store in town that carries a LIMITED supply of Cosmo Cricket products (supplies listed at end of post). Even though they carry very few products. I'm happy!! The kits go a LONG way and several projects can be completed with the kits. I completed ALL these projects with 1 kit and two cardstock sticker sheets. To top it off.....I have plenty of stuff left. Now, who can beat that?! lol

I thoroughly enjoyed creating each and everyone of these projects!! I hope you don't get bored....this is a LONG post! (:


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I bought this birdhouse at Wal-Mart for less $2.62. I spray painted it and covered it with Cosmo Cricket Twist and Shout PP.

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These little vellum envelopes were turned into good-y bags. I used more Twist and Shout PP.

The little bunny has a "cotton tail". Also, I used some of the cardstock stickers to dress them up.

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The PP and die-cuts on this card are also from the Spring 08 line. The PP in this line is Twist and Shout. It was love at first sight when I first laid eyes on these little chick!!!!

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This is my second favorite card I created with this kit!! I love the butterflies and the way the cardstock sticker and PP sentiment work together!! :D

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Your a trooper if you've made it this far! lol I used more of those super cute cardstock stickers on this card! Cardstock stickers glam up a card in no time flat.....they take the work out or cardmaking and SB'ing. I made the flowers with some lace my mom bought for at a yardsale. Don't ya love a bargain! :)

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Here's a quick and simple card using a die-cut from the Spring 08 collection......As you can see.....many projects are to be had from one kit!

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This little number here has a clear base (yep, it's acetate baby). I punched out the little chicks with a circle punch and pop dotted them to the front of the card. The large panel in on the inside of the card.

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For this project, I first cut the top off of a little brown bag. I then, punched holes around the top and weaved the ribbon through the holes. To dress it up. I added some PP, lace, a tag, pearls, a silk flower and lightly sponged the edges. I had some cellophane bags that will house some candy as part of my little nieces birthday present this coming weekend.

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If you look closely (if you're still hanging with me lol) the notebook paper PP is handmade. I used some fine tip markers, graphed project protector paper from SU, a crop-o-dile and a ruler. It was easy.....I'm sure I'll be making more.

This card goes with the project above that I'm giving to my niece. I'll just add a birthday wish to the front of it (somewhere). lol

Supplies (as promisesd)

Cosmo Cricket Kit: Honey Pie

Cosmo Cricket Cardstock Stickers: Sweet Spring, Girl Friday

scalloped card: Bazzill

cardstock: stampin' up,

ribbon: twill from wal-mart, green by offray, pink by offray, yellow by offray, black gingham from hobby lobby, twine from hobby lobby

cream satin flowers: wal-mart

pink silk flowers: yardsale

glitter: martha stewart from wal-mart

chipboard: DCWV (?)

all buttons: foof-a-la

pearls: the paper studio

rhinestones: the paper studio

wood birdhouse: wal-mart

cosmo cricket kit: Honey Pie

cosmo cricket cardstock stickers:Girl Friday, Sweet Spring

ink: stampin' up

scalloped punch: fiskars

scalloped scissors: fiskars

flower punches: hobby lobby, looks like spring by stampin' up

other: vellum envelopes, clear acetate, scor-pal mini, pinking shears, lace, corner rounder, cellophane bag, circle punch, cuttlebug, rub-ons, spray paint

P.S. Let me know if you're attending CHA...I would love to meet my blog-o buds!! :)

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gcd studios chianti collection.....

Here's a few cards I created using gcd Studios Chianti collection . I was inspired by Susan Opel to cut out the designs in the PP. I love how it looks with the chipboard!

I added some subtle score lines with my scor-pal mini ...I love the scor-pal more with each use!

The photos above is the cards bundled together with matching red envies. I shipped them of to Kent (the owner of GCD). They wanted TY cards from each DT. It's for a good cause!! :) I was happy and obliged to do so!!

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2s4u Monday......

Hi everyone.......it seems like forevah since my last post! Getting ready for the girls b-day party last week brought my blogging to a halt! Thankfully, the weather was nice! The girls had a wonderful time! So, all the hard work was worth it! :D



Now on to Kazan's cute sketch.....This week I used three of our sponsor items on my card. Teresa Collins PP, Starving Artist Stamps and the scor-pal. All three products were fun to use. I look forward to getting the sponsor products in the mail......It's always exciting to see whats in the package!



I decided to make this card a Father's Day card. It's the card my munchkins gave to their awesome daddy. My husband is in the best dads league! He's a very active, involved and loving daddy! He plays with them, goes to school functions, shows affection, takes them shopping and so many other fun and wonderful things! I am grateful to share parenthood with him!



As the 2s4u countdown continues.....it's gets more and more difficult to narrow down the entries!

GL to the top 10 this week!!!! :D



Finally, here's my card for the sketch.....

Have a wonderful week!!

P.S. I'm excited about attending CHA this summer! I've got tickets for the 31st and the 1st.

~lori

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CAS....

I kept this card CAS today. It's even a one layer card! Whoa, now that RARELY happens! I created this card today for SCS color challenge. Which I haven't completed in forever. So, I took a few minutes and squeezed this one in. Have a wonderful evening! TFL!

Supplies

stamps: Purple Onion Designs (flowers), Upsy Daisy (stampin' UP sentiment)

ink: soft sky (SU),white pigment, real red (SU)

ribbon: red taffeta (SU)

pearls: melissa frances

other: scor-pal mini

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green, black and cream card 2.....

I was so impressed with the unique color challenge this week I had to create 2 cards.....I used many of the same elements from the first card. Have a super day!! TFL!!

Supplies

cardstock: very vanilla, black, garden green (SU)

stamps: bitty basics ?, upsy daisy (SU)

ink: wild wasabi, black stazon

punches: butterfly (martha stewart), window punch (SU)

other: pinking shears, pearls, rhinestones

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green, black and cream 1.....

I enjoyed this color combo more than I thought possible....I'm usually not a "green" person but I liked the outcome!

This is an extremely simple card. I pulled out my Stampin Up Upsy Daisy stamp set (which I haven't used in a coons age). I also added a little scoring to the right of the ribbon to add some dimension to the card base. TFL!!

Supplies

card stock: garden green, very vanilla (stampin' UP)

stamps: Upsy Daisy

ink: wild wasabi (Stampin' UP), black stazon

ribbon: black satin (wal-mart)

punches: butterfly (martha stewart), window punch ( stampin' UP)

other: corsage pin, rhinestones

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2s4u Monday.....

Clear snaps is the sponsor for this weeks challenge at 2sketches4you. Our DT was graciously supplied with stamps to play with. I used the Holly jumbo wheel stamp. I created a subtle PP with red cardstock and red ink. It's hard to see the detail in the photo. But the "PP" looks lovely IRL.

Supplies:

Cardstock: red, kraft

ribbon: wright's

chipboard: k & company

snowflake punch: Martha Stewart

other: brown felt, buttons, silk flowers, paint, machine stitching

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gift card set.....

Today has been a fun, relaxing day. Ive been trying to get caught up in the blogosphere. Like that will ever happen! lol I wish I had time to comment more but there just doesn't seem to be enough hrs in a day to get it all in. I do appreciate all of you who inspire me. Not only with your kinds words but all the wonderful cards and creations I see as I blog browse. I feel privileged to be among such talented peeps! Hugs to you all!!!

Here's a little gift project I created.....I took a regular white gift bag, decorated it. Then made a few cards to go in it. . I also decorated the envies to match the cards. The cards and envies are held together with a matching belly band. I mainly used a Melissa Frances kit I had bought off ebay to create this. The silk and velvet flowers are from Wal-Mart.

I'm itching to get back in my craft room. I've not created anything in several days. Maybe I'll get up there tonight!! Crossing my fingers!! :D

~lori

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a little over the top maybe.......

I don't know about any of you.....but I have a penchant for designer handbags. I can't help it. I relish the quality and durability of designer handbags. They even smell wonderful! The rich smell of leather used to make the wallets and handbags are tantalizing to my fifth sense (that's my nose). My love affair started several years ago with Dooney & Bourke handbags. That was mainly what I bought handbag wise for several years. Well, last year I jumped on the Coach band wagon. It's my newest hand bag love affair. I got a wild hair and thought I would share my newest purchase with you. I won a little bet with my hubby and this was the result......

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It was pretty bright outside so I had some squinty eyes going on.....I should've wore my sunglasses. These photos are courtesy of my 11 yr old DD......she puts up with my craziness. lol I was also lucky enough to get an AWESOME black patten leather wristlet. It will house all the stuff I would normally put in a wallet or make-up case.

I hope to add some crafty projects today too. Have a GREAT weekend!! ~lori

P.S. I'm minus a cheesy smile in these photos because I still have braces.....I'll be glad to get them off so I can have my "smile" back.

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a few of my favorite things....

This card is a little different than my norm.....I mixed quite a few colors and patterns that I wouldn't normally put together. The large medallion is cut from G.C.D. Studios PP. I layered a K & Company sticker on top of that (with much question). The striped PP is also GCD Studios and the cardstock is Stampin' UP. I added a silk flower, red gingham ribbon, paint and some rhinestones to complete this card. I have yet to decide if I like it or not! It's future is still unknown.....lol



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We're enjoying nice weather here in the Smokies...the kids can't wait until tomorrow to find more adventure!

I hope you're having a super week!! Take care and be safe! :D ~lori

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