Baby Boy

 Good morning folks :)

I hope it's a good morning for ya'll cause I am a sick sniffling mess!  I don't know why my body even bothers to try and fight it.  I'm ALWAYS going to catch it.  I'd sooner suffer with the rest of the family than have everyone better and me lagging for another week!  I think colds are like mob bosses; you can tell yourself they let you off the hook for payment buuut we all know they'll be back....and collecting interest!  

I won't go down without fighting though.  Inky Gardens (offical name :)) will most likely be doing another craft show this coming November soooo, as long as my fingers aren't suffering from excessive snot,   I WILL NOT SUCCUMB!  

Fairly simple baby card.  Inside is done as well :)

 

Challenges I'd like to enter:

Papertake Weekly: Things that make you go Awwww

Bearly-Mine: Anything Goes

Love To Create: Ribbon or Twine

The Crazy Challenge: Seeing Spots

The Cutie Pie Challenge: No Flowers

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My Recipe:

A7

Cardstock: Staples, Recollection

Patterned Paper: K & CO

Stamps: Fiskars, YNS

Coloring: Prisma Premiere Markers

Other: Twine

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Enjoy!

Baptism Card

Evening :)

Well our craft show is around the corner and with that comes boxes and boxes aaaand boxes of stuff just lining our hallway, stairs and just about anywhere! Ever get the feeling that your missing something? Or not have enough? That's me....for the past month! LOL

Everything will fall into place... Breathe...

Tonight I have a simple card for you. Made to order for a client :) This was for her first Godchild. I say first because shortly following she became the Godmother of choice! 3 more beautiful babies followed :))






Challenges:

2 Sister's: Anything Goes
Designed 2 Delight: Baby
Drunken Stamper: Up In The Air
Fabulous Friday: Embossing
The Paper Variety: Family
Prairie Fairy: No Black Lines
Polka Doodles: Pearls, Swirls and Pastels
4 Crafty Chicks: Baby

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My Recipe:
A7
Cardstock: Bazzil BP
Stamp: Inkadinkado
Cuttlebug: Polka Dots (Sizzix)
Punches: Wescott
Sentiment: Computer Generated
Other: Scoring, Pearls, Heat Embossing
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Okay Folks, time to watch some TV with the hubby! Night..

Oh Baby

So busy is an understatement! I can't stay afloat with life these days, especially since the weather got better. I get the kids out EVERYDAY and they still want more! Cleaning the house doesn't even make sense cause 5 seconds later, it's a mess again!
I really just want a break from it all. Maybe start the day with some yoga then a tea with the morning paper or a chapter of my current read. Followed by TIMED maintenance of the home and then ....well......anything I WANT!!!! LOL
2 more years. That's it. That's what I keep telling myself at least............

Anyway, didn't get quiet time while creating this card (had Emma at my side) but this card proves women can muti task! LOL

I love how this turned out. VERY old chipboard letters that I resurfaced and odds and ends made this card exactly want I pictured it to be :))

Here are some challenges I'd like to enter:

Shabby Tea Room: Ruffles and Inspirational Photo

Simon Says Stamp: Baby

One Stop Craft: Ice Cream Images or Colors (I chose Neapolitan)

Our Daily Bread Design: At least 2 die shapes, dry embossed background, 1 sentiment

Stamp Scrap And Doodle: Use Old Supplies

Totally Gorjuss: Not a Square

Stamp Something: Anything Goes

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My Recipe:

A7

Cardstock: Recollections

Patterned Paper: Ledger, K & CO

Cricut/Gypsy: Create a Critter, Storybook

Cuttlebug: Sizzix (Polkadot Folder)

Other: Chipboard, Buttons, Ribbon, Divine Twine, Yarn, Lace, Pin, Beads

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Ciao for now ...................

Baby Easel Card

So yes, technically spring is here buuuut we just got hammered with 30 centimeters of snow yesterday! EWWWWW
Seriously? Seriously?

Anyway, on to the fun shtuff :)

Over at Paper Romance this week we want to see some BABY THEMED EASEL CARDS. These are so much fun to make and lately everyone seems to go above on beyond with the shapes. Circled, angled, hexagon.... I guess anything is possible :)


For this card I used Popcorn The Bear's lil friend duck for this card. Tiled with some scraps, roughed up some chipboard that was originally red and the usual.

As always, the winner this week (chosen at random) will recieve a $5 Gift Certificate to the Paper Romance Store.

My Recipe:

Easel Card

5 1/2 x 5 1/2

Cardstock: Recollections

Patterned Paper: Scraps (K&CO)

Stamps: Popcorn the Bear, MFT (Polka Dot Sayings), American Crafts

Flower: Prima

Other: Punch (Martha Stewart), Chipboard, Felt Embellishments (Michaels), Ribbon

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Off to enjoy my indoor day with my baby :)) Ciao!

Simple Baby Card

Hieeeeeee :D

I swear I'm still alive! Trying to get last minute preps done for the Bazaar in November sure is taking ALOT longer than a minute! LOL

Anyhoo, quick and simple card for a new baby girl :) luv luv luv bebes! Enjoy!

Challenges.........

Etsy Inspired: Inspiration piece found HERE and Etsy Designer found HERE (Very cool shtuff!)

Freshly Brewed: Anything Goes/Girly

Scrap-Creations: Think Pink

Ooh-la-la Creations: Nothing Floral

Paper Playtime: Ribbons, Buttons or Rhinestones

Color Chef: Favorite Color

Cuttlebug Spot: Pink (Love, Strength and Hope Theme)

The Paper Players: Monochromatic

Craft Your Days Away: Baby

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My Recipe:

Card Measures: 5 1/2 x 5 1/2

Cardstock: Bazzil BP (Tropical), Recollections (Kraft)

Cuttlebug: 2x2 Mini Embossing Dies

Coloring: Blending Chalks (Inkadinkado)

Ribbon: Offray

Other: Pearls

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Well there ya have it! My Big girl is coming home soon so off to meet her :)

Ciao for now.................

Special Delivery

Evenin' Crafters!

Hope everyone is enjoying their summer :)

I haven't been blogging much cause frankly, there isn't enough time in the day..or night for that matter!

The kiddies don't go down until 9 and after being in the sun all day, staring at the computer just makes my all buggy!

Anyway, super busy doing crafts though. My P.I.C.C (Partner in crafting crime) and I will be working our first bazaar in November so we have been working our little noggins like mad coming up with all kinds of goodies to sell and display. SUPER FUN! More to come on that....

This creation was for an order my sister put in. She asked for 3 diaper cakes and this is one of them. The recipient of this adorable gift was/is due this summer so I decided to create something sweet and summery. She is expecting a girl :)
* The cake is decorated all around with all kinds of critters :) *

There are a few challenges I am entering also......

Challenges:

Sir Stampalot: Lazy Hazy Days of Summer

C.R.A.F.T Challenge: Babies/Children

Creative Card Crew: Die Cuts

Papertake Weekly: In the Garden

Creative Inspirations: Use The Oldest Thing In Your Stash (Glitter for me....I made up for it though :P)

~~ Be sure to swing by these blogs. Their DT's really know how to get yer juices flowing!~~

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My Recipe:

3 Tier Diaper Cake containing 72 Kirkland size 1-2's

Cardstock: Recollection

Cricut Cartridges: Walk In My Garden, Hello Kitty Greetings, Create a Critter, Paperdoll Dress-up, Lyrical Letters, Wild Card

Cuttlebug: Sizzix Folder (Polka Dots)

Glitter: Sooo old I can't even remember WHERE a bought it LOL

Ribbon: Michaels

Other: Platter (Party Supplier), Crimper (Wescott)

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I hope the lovely lady receiving this gift enjoys the story it tells....and taking it apart! Toodles :D

Diaper Cake

With Baby showers and Birthdays coming and going, I have been keeping quite busy with gift giving! Although diaper cakes are time consuming they are super fun to make!

Me and my partner in crime made this for my sister-in-law's baby shower. She knew it was a girl so I wanted to make it girly but yet classy. The butterfly boarder, flowers and cake topper can be used for her baby book when disassembled.

Sorry bout the pics....the batteries on my camera were dying so it gets wonky...UGH electronics and I don't get along :P

I'm entering this into the following challenges.......

~~Pop by the wonderful challenges blogs and show them some Luv~~

Sir Stamp Alot (Stampalot Challenge)- Butterflies and Blossoms

Creative Inspirations- Punches or Die Cuts (2nd entry)

A Spoon Full of Sugar- Cute and Girly

Papertake Weekly- Say it with Flowers

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My Recipe: 3 Tier Diaper Cake

Diapers: Pampers Swaddlers (NB and size 1)

Cardstock: DCWV, Recollections

Cricut Cartridges: Walk In My Garden (Flowers, Butterflies, Leaves), George BS (Ovals)

Stamps: Inkadinkado (Flourishes)

Other: Brads, Ribbon

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I have a few more on the go as well.....YEAH! I can make these all day! Ciao for now...........

Baby Card

Super short post tonight. Lia is not well.....again and I'm running on no sleep.....again!

This card is for a client's baby shower. The design was a little of this and that when it came to incorporating challenges. The challenge entries are listed below. Thanks for looking :-)

~~Be Sure to swing by their blogs for some wonderful inspiration~~



Entries:

Incy Wincy: Sketch
Cupcake Craft Challenge: Circles
Double Dutch: Boy theme
SPCC: Color Combo (Brilliant Blue, Night of Navy, Pumpkin Pie, So Saffron)
Spoonful of Sugar: Beads
Digital Tuesdays: Scallops
Flourishes: Scallops
Creative Card Crew:Celebrations
Papertake Weekly: Buttons, Brads, Bows, Bling

My Recipe: Card Measures 5 1/2 x 5 1/2
Cardstock: Recollections
Cuttlebug: Spots and Dots Folder
Cricut Cartridges: Mini Monograms (Scallop Circle)
Punches: SU! Scallop Punch, Fiskars (Scallop Boarder)
Stamps: Stampology, Studio G (BABY)
Image: Coloring Book Image
Coloring: Prisma Colored Pencils with Gamsol
Ribbon: SU! So Saffron, Offray
Other: Buttons, Brad, Rhinestones, Inking, Bead
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Hope you likey :o)

Hello Kitty Birthday Card

So last week I mentioned that my little one (Emma) was a sicky-poo. Well, I'm going on 1 week now with about 12 hours of sleep...TOTAL! The funny thing is that the virus is gone now but the sucky "I want you to carry me and my 26 pounds around ALL day just because" is still lingering! Somethings gotta give. Either my hips are going to crumble and be replaced at 30 or fall asleep while drawing what seems like the millionth smiley face on the doodle board....I'm taking bets! lol
Thank goodness for coffee, tea, soda, redbull, chocolate cake..... and just about everything else that has over 30g of sugar 8-D

Carrying on while still on my sugar rush..... on to a challenge entry. This card was a request for a client's Granddaughter on her 1st Birthday. I used the color combo for Paper Play Challenges. They wanted Pink, Green and White. (Ugh. Sorry about the lighting. Nighttime again)

~~ Be sure to check out their blog for some fantastic inspiration~~

My Recipe: Card measures 5 x 7 1/2

Cardstock: Staples, Recollections

Patterned Paper: M.A.M.B.I

Cuttlebug: Happy Birthday folder, Swirls, Fiskars (Party folder)

Cricut Cartridges: Hello Kitty Greetings, George BS

Stamps: Inkadinkado (Birthday collection)

Other: Markers, Glitterpen(Gellyroll), Flower Rhinestones, Ribbon, inking

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Okay so there still is a little time left in my droopy eyes to get another card in....come check it out :-))

Happy New Year

Happy New Year everyone! I hope your holidays were wondrous and exciting and the new year brings you luck and peace.

It was a quiet one for us here. The hubby was working throughout so the kiddies and I just hung out, baked cookies and made messes of course

With it being a New Year and all, I thought it fitting to change the blog up a bit.....okay ALOT! LOL I'm still trying to figure out what my "style" is and if it's anything like my home or craft room.....my style is CHANGE! I'm constantly moving things around, purging every couple of months and purchasing too! hehehe

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Okay on to the fun stuff CHALLENGES!

The cutie was made for 3 challenges. Cupcake Craft Challenge asked for a baby card, A Spoonfull of Sugar wanted to see hearts on the card and last but certainly not least Creative Belli Blog wanted glitter, rhinestones or anything that sparkles. Be sure to check out their fabulous blog for their inspiring creations!

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My Recipe: Standard A2 Card

Cardstock: Recollections, Martha Stewart

Image: Coloring Page image

Stamps: Studio G (Baby)

Inks: Stazon (timber brown)

Chipboard: Unknown

Flowers: Prima

Pearls: Dollar bin

Cricut: Wild Card, George BS

Cuttlebug: Swirls

Punches: Stampin up (scallop)

Coloring: Prisma Colored Pencils with Gamsol

Beads and Ribbon: Michaels

Other: Stitching

Well off to get the monkey to school! See you soon an thanks for stopping by!