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Happy Birthday Mom!!

Today I would like to share with you a card I made for my mom's birthday. She loves cows!! I used the Tiny Treasure Cow from Treasure Box Designs for this card.

P.S. I know I have MIA for the last couple weeks. Lots of family in town kept me very busy!!!

Supplies:
TBD: Tiny Treasure Cow
EK Punch
My Craft Spot Stamp
MME: Rosy 6x6 PP
Handmade flower

Precious Little Baby

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Yep, you guessed it . . . another bear card. I LOVE making bears!!!

OH - the flower is handmade by me!!!  I followed Mojo Monday's sketch #254.

Thanks for stopping by today!!!

Supplies:
MME: Follow Your Heart (background paper)
Scrap paper for rest of card
TBD: Freebie Bear
Pearls
Leaf Punches
My Craft Spot Tiny Tags
Handmade flower (by me!)

COOL DUDE!

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Hey there Peeps!! Today I here to share with you an absolutely fun LO of my nephew!! This is the first time I have used hexagons and I LOVE them!!

The large die cut is Twinkle Tot Sidney from TBD's!! I made it quite a while back with no idea of how I was going to use such a large cut. I think it is a little over 5.5" tall. Most of my cuts are usually 4" or under.

Well, it went perfect with this LO don't ya' think?

I followed this sketch from page maps almost perfectly. Did I tell you how much I love how this turned out!!???

Thanks for stopping by today!!

My sister likes little monsters on her son's LO's. For me, I reached
for the bright colors! This LO is made from nothing but scraps of BoBunny's
AD LIB collection.

A close-up of Twinkle Tot Sidney. He does
come with sunglasses to place on top of hat, but my
Cricut chews up small detailed items.

  

LOOK at that!! I managed to use a Cricut cartridge!!
The title is from Boys will be Boys!

Supplies:

scrap paper from BoBunny's AD LIB collection
white card stock
hole piercer/foam mat
Tim Holt's ruler
TBD's: Twinkle Tot Sidney
CC: Boys will by Boys
SCAL: Hexagons
buttons from stash
Dymo labeler

WISH BIG

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Hey peeps!! Ready for another bear card!!?? Well, if your not I made one anyway! *snort* 

I got to try out my new Martha Stewart circle edge punch for this card. I like it, but gonna want a different pattern for the future.

Without further ado, here is my card featuring "Beary Fairy" from TBD!! She's pretty cute isn't she??

My Cricut really has trouble with overly small details. So I did not cut out the bow for the wand, nor the heart for the crown or the flower for the dress.  The flower and leaves on the dress as well as the jewels on the crown are all embellishments from my stash. Not only does it add charm, but it really is much easier that way.

I followed MojoMonday sketch #287.

Thanks for stopping by today!!

Supplies:
TBD: Tear Bear "Beary Fairy"
Martha Stewart Circle Edge Punch
My Craft Spot "Tiny Tags" stamp
MME 6x6 PP: Tangerine
Jewel Embellishments from stash
Gold Stickles (star on wand)
Stitching

FRIENDS FOREVER

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I was inspired to make this card for "My Craft Spot's" #102 Cute as a Bug challenge! I picked a sentiment from their Tiny Tags line and put in on a tiny doilies die cut (also from my craft spot).

I loosely followed Mojo's Sketch #278. Remember, if you just change the sentiment for your own needs, you practically have a card for any occasion (except maybe Christmas).

Thanks for stopping by!! Happy Crafting!!

Supplies:
TBD Tiny Treasure: Lady Bug
My Craft Spot Doilies
My Craft Spot Tiny Tags Sentiment
MME: 6x6 PP Rosy
Gold Bling

BEST DAY

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In September 2010, my family took our first trip to Disney World. One of the parks we visited was "Blizzard Beach". It was the BEST decision we could have made for our little guy. Disney World itself was fun, but Blizzard Beach was a BLAST!!!

It was the right time to be at Disney World. Plenty hot (still in the 90's) but practically no lines and empty beaches really made for a stress free vacation.

Technically, my son is still three during this trip. He showed no fear and just loved every ride!!!! I'm glad I invested in a disposable film water camera (remember those!!). Not great photos, but the best camera is the one you have with you!!!!

Journaling reads: Disney World's Blizzard Beach was the best part of our vacation. Joscelin went on every ride he could. The park closed at 5 p.m. He was fast asleep by 5:15 p.m. and slept 'til the next day.

This LO didn't quite turn out the way I wanted, but I still think it's cute. Thanks for stopping by today!!!

The LO is actually on white cardstock. There is a subtle shadow over it making it
look slightly gray.

TBD Swim bear up close. I used scraps from BoBunny
for the shorts and towel.

TBD's Tiny Treasure Sun and Clouds!! Great for any project!

Supplies:

EP "A Perfect Summer"

--Pattern Paper

--Stickers

Stitching

October Afternoon Buttons

SCAL for the title

Treasure Box Designs die cut files

Brads

Swirly Embossing Plate (clouds)

I think you're Amazing!

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Last year, my little boy graduated from "pre-school". He was just so cute and proud to be wearing his cap and gown. Of course, I have a rather tall "little guy" and his cap was too small for his head!! He was named "super student" cause he was the only one in his class who knew all his sight words.

As his mother, I'm really hoping this is just the beginning of an awesome academic career. He LOVES to learn and often asks us to read non-fiction books over his simpler age-appropriate ones. I find it so AMAZING the information my little man retains.

I found this sketch by Kristine Davidson recently and fell in love with it! Just had to use it for this LO! The tricky part is incorporating TBD die cut files into my LO's. Basically, I just can't seem to go wrong with using the Tear Bears!!

The actual photo of my child is not that "overdone". Taking a photo
of a photo seems to be a lost cause for me.

I was particular pleased with how this cluster turned out.
Using a circle template, I punched another circle around the original
for extra effect.

Treasure Box Designs' Tear Bear: Graduate

Supplies:
EP: This & That PP and stickers
Stars, circles and rectangles cut using SCAL
Circle Template
Stitching with machine
Buttons by October Afternoon
Brads
Metal "clip" embellishment
Dymo Labeler
Coordinations Cardstock

Supplies to make bear's face:
White Gel Pen
Black Faber Castille Pencil
.005 Micron Pen
Blender Pen
White Prismacolor Pencil

GOODBYE

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Hello SOUS fans! Today will be my last post with Stuck on U Sketches. I want to take a moment to thank a wonderful team for allowing me the opportunity to explore my creativity and bring it up to a new level. There were definitely times I wanted to pull my hair out for having to think outside the box, and then those turned into some of my best work.

So, ladies of the die cut team, here is my farewell card to you! Am I being sentimental? *sniff* Note the phrase "not all those who wander are lost". I purposely made sure that was visible on the card. I promise to not be a stranger and participate often in challenges!

This week we are to use a die cut BIRD on our project. Of course I used Treasure Box Designs "Tiny Treasure Bird".

Thanks for stopping by today!! In case you are wondering, I will continue to be on the design team for Treasure Box Designs.

Supplies:
MME: Follow Your Heart: Be Amazing
Scallop Die Cut from My Craft Spot
Bling (it was from somewhere on sale)
TBD: Tiny Treasure Bird

Everyday is a Story

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Hello!! Today I would like to share with a my latest layout of my kid of course!! I have a LOT of pictures printed of random day to day stuff of my child but can't seem to find the energy or time to scrap each one individually. (As you may know, I usually scrap single pic LO's).

Anyway, these random pics work well together cause he's wearing orange is every picture!!! It was a no brainer and relatively easy to pick out EP's All About a Boy PP for this LO. I followed this sketch for the layout.

At this age, he was transitioning from toddlerhood to little boy. There were days he did not take a nap and there were days that sleep found him!! LOL He was (and still is) interested in anything in the gadget department. As you can see, he's got something in his hands in every picture, including the one where he's taking a nap.

I could have used some form of a "tool teddy" for this LO, but really wanted to use the title "Everyday is a Story" instead. I believe it fits just the same.

Thanks for stopping by today!!

Yes, I made the title smaller than the "original size".
The bear really is as small as he looks!

Supplies:
EP "All about a Boy" PP
Cricut
Treasure Box Designs Title
Hexagon Stencil
Pebbles Layered embellishments
EP stickers
Flag Punch
Tiny Alpha Stickers
Blue/White Baker's Twine

A Warm Hello

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Not to brag . . . ok I'm gonna brag just a little bit. My teddy bear cards using TBD's Tear Teddy and its outfits seem to be a HUGE hit. I'm guessing I should make more. . . a lot more!

Well, here is my latest card using a tear teddy and its swim trunks outfit. This was an incredibly easy bear to put together cause he doesn't have a lot of clothes!! I followed Mojo Monday sketch #250.  Thanks for looking!!

Supplies:
MME 6x6: Fine and Dandy Boy
Brads
Stitching
Verve Stamp
My Craft Spot die

SOUS: Die Cut Flower

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Hello SOUS fans! For this Friday's challenge we are to make a die cut "flower" on our project. Today I am sharing with you a card I made for my mom. I know it's a week late, but *shrugs*. I had so MANY ideas for this particular project, I couldn't keep them straight in my head.

Of course, I just HAD to use the Teddy Bear file and Garden Girl outfit from Treasure Box Designs!! I followed one of my favorite sketches at Mojo Monday - number 259. I think I have used that sketch 3 times already!! It just "works" with the teddy bears.

Thanks for stopping by today! Go check out what the rest of our awesome DT has put together for today!!

Supplies:
MME 6x6: Sweetest Thing: Tangerine
Spellbinders Scalloped Circle
Jolee's Flower Bouquet from Joann's
Pearls
TBD: Teddy Bear & Garden Girl Outfit
Stitching

Heal

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Hello there! Today I have a quick and easy card for you that was made for a special order. I followed mojo sketch 269 from Mojo Monday.

Thanks for stopping by today!!

Supplies:

MME 6x6: Follow Your Heart: Be Amazing

Pearls

SVG letters

TBD: The Dog Collection

"Boo Bear"

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Hello again!!! I'm so happy to be sharing with you my new "favorite" layout of my little boy. There is so much that I love about this layout that I may get a little "talky" on this blog. You should know I don't normally get chatty . . .

Now, you must understand that I've been hanging onto this picture of my son for quite some time. It's one of my favorites of him and I've been waiting for all the right "elements" to show up in my scrappy room. Echo Park's "All About A Boy" definitely hit the "spot" for GREAT paper as well as the new Treasure Box Designs' Boy oh Boy Tear Teddies!

What took the longest time deciding what to do with this layout was the title. Go figures. Finally, I decided to actually use my son's nickname, which is not something I've done before.

I followed this sketch from sketchy Thursdays that I pinned quite a while back.

Thanks for stopping by today!! Hope you are inspired!

A LOT of my son's layouts end up with a blue and orange theme! 

A closer look at the title and TBD bear cluster
mixed with brads and buttons. I used button brads
on the bear's overalls.

Just a closer look at the right side of
this layout.

For the bears overalls I used EP's denim jeans
PP from the collection All About A Boy.

Supplies:

EP All About A Boy PP

Sticker letters (title)

October Afternoon Buttons

Brads

October Afternoon Sprinklers:

"Comet Tail"  "Rocket Age" and

"Night Sky"

Piercing Tool