Paper Hugs

It's another JiFFy day!

I just adore these gals and I love playing with them each month.  This month Julie chose the image (Autumn Abundance by Papertrey Ink) and Alli chose the paper (Merry Days of Christmas by My Mind's Eye)  I can't wait to see what they do with the same products.

 

I used colored pencils but didn't feel like shading because I thought it would make a bolder statement being solid.  I punched circles form the patterned paper and created a scalloped edge.  I also added some coordinating ribbon from American Crafts

Here's the other JiFFy (just for fun) girls links:

Lori 

Michelle

Alli

Julie

I have a new layout posted at the My Mind's Eye blog today, if you care to take a peek...or possibly play along...here are the details:

create using this beutiful sketch

The rules: Use ANY My Mind’s Eye products (current or past) you’d like as long as your project has at least 80% My Mind’s Eye products.

The deadline: Email your project to amber@mymindseye.com (with Blog Challenge 5 as your subject) or add a link in a comment on this post by Thursday, November 19, 2009 (midnight, MST).

(For tips on how to best photograph your entry, click here)

The PRIZE: Our lucky winner will be featured in a blog post and receive one of everything from three collections of their choice!  We will also award an honorable mention winner with one collection of their choice!

Everyone is a winner!  We are grateful to everyone who will participate in this challenge.  We will put every entry in a photo album here on the blog.  By submitting, you are giving My Mind’s Eye permission to include your entry.

*FF The world's largest coffee pot is located in Davidson, Saskatchewan. It measures 24 Feet(7.3 Meters) tall, is made of sheet metal and could hold 150,000 8 ounce cups of coffee* (I love my cup of joe...but why?)

Happy Monday!

oh' what a nice day!

I went to a stamp "convention" with one of my cute friends today.  There were stamp vendors and we shopped for some new rubbah baby!  You will be seeing me use them soon.  They were demonstrating some really fun stuff and I am really glad that I went.  I wish I could share more details but I don't remember much...I know, what a dork I am...let's just say that it was a lot to take in.

Frog's Whiskers stamps, CHF fine gingham stamp, Basic Grey paper and ummm, I can't remember the rest.  (sorry)

*FF Eastman Kodak's Brownie camera cost $1.00 when it was introduced in 1900* (imagine what that puppy must be worth today)

sooo, do you like the monster sized images or the smaller ones?

gotta run but I hope to see you on Monday

*smooches*

Kim

are you a sucker...

for journals like I am?  I see just about anything made of paper and I just get a sense of ahhhhh.  I went to Barnes & Noble (my local coffee watering hole) and walked by the most delicious journals.  I have plenty...and rarely ever fill an entire one...but I love them.  Do you?

meet my latest guilty pleasure:

 

The crooked stems are a bit disturbing and they are just screaming for some leaves, but I can deal.  I am sure that it's the colors and script that drew me in.  I like it, a lot

Lily Bee design and Cosmo Cricket papers, Cosmo Cricket rub-ons and Creative Impressions twill.  I distressed the edges with Claudine Hellmuth paint

*Tip apply paint with your finger for more control*

*FF Bamboo can grow up to three feet in a 24 hour period* (my son must be part bamboo...I can't keep up with his jeans...ack!)

Happy Wednesday

xoxo

yay...

the light of day...I am starting to see it.  I have been busier than usual but I feel the train slowing down.  If you know me...I "heart" Monday's because it's the start of a fresh new week.  I don't think I have ever been so happy to see one :)

Today starts the beginning of my guest design spot at the My Mind's Eye Blog.  I hope you will stop by.  You will find new creations by me on Nov. 9, 11, 18 and 27.  I am even *gasp* going to create a page or two!  :)

 

Zva Creative flowers and pearls (PE02CB148, PE02CB102, FLBK02CA117) Cosmo Cricket papers, American Crafts letter stickers and some Clearsnap (Chestnut Roan) ink

*FF In 1903, there were originally only eight Crayola crayons in a box and they sold for five cents* (why do I find that super cute?)

Please take a moment to see if I have your blog linked right...I may have made some mistakes.  Jot me a quick e-mail and I will fix it :)

Enjoy the rest of your day

Hope your Halloween...

is a scream!

Published by Scrapbook Trends last November.  I can't remember the details but I do know that I used a ruler to draw the lined frame.

*FF Halloween is the 8th largest card sending holiday.  The first Halloween greeting is dated back to early 1900 and today consumers spend around $50. million dollars on Halloween cards each year* (wouldn't it be amazing to see what those early cards looked like?)

I am off to watch something hauntingly scary

BOO!

Thugs and Hisses my sweet ghoulfriends

...and oh' my...holy HUGE images batman!!  Looks like I will need to check into that craziness.  :)

FALLing for...

the weather.  Loving the cooler air...ahhhhh

but I do miss sights like what's in these photos:

I am still waiting to see if leaves are going to fall here in AZ.  The grass is rich and green, I know...who knew?

This page was published in the fall issue of Scrapbook & Cards Today and I just had to share it with you.

I added a book print stamp (red ink) on top of the painted Maya Road chipboard letters (with Claudine Hellmuth paint). Bo Bunny patterned paper, Sassafras flowers and Stampin' Up! card stock.  I cut random scallops in the card stock and outlined it with a black pen.

*FF Every time a church bell rings, Mr. T pities a fool* (k, that's just freakin' funny!)

have a nice night sweet friends

looks like

I will need to post tomorrow.  I have a tiny headache and think an early night is best.  You will see me tomorrow for sure :)
and in the meantime...something fun to look at:

xoxo

oh my

it's a beautiful day!!  I am actually looking forward to "winter" (I've never said that before), but for now, the weather is just fabulous!

My Mind's Eye, Pink Paislee, Cosmo Cricket, Fancy Pants and Bo Bunny papers.  That frog brad is by Doodlebug Design and the rub-ons are American Crafts...finished off with a Stampin' Up! scalloped border punch, some Making Memories flowers, Bazzill brads, Marvy Uchida circle punch and some DMC floss.  This card uses some of my most favorite companies...and they're all squeezed onto one card!

Are you up for a challenge?  There is a super fun one at the Moxie Fab Blog...and it's all ruffly, just sayin.  :)  You have until midnight tonight to play along.  I am going to see what I can come up with cuz I do love ruffles...and we're not talking chips!

ok...I put a ruffle card together...I know that it's not dripping with them, but I was inspired by a scalloped paper border...and here's the result

My Mind's Eye papers and die cuts.  I gathered the scallop border to create a "ruffled" pumpkin.  I also added some ruffled ribbon for good measure too.

*FF In Mohave County, AZ...A decree declares that anyone caught stealing soap must wash himself with it until it is all used up* (c'mon...and who is going to watch said criminal perform this "punishment"?)

Happy Monday friends
xoxo

Happy Saturday!

I was able to get a few cards designed this morning, thanks to a great night's sleep.  We went to the mall to see what the big Macy's fuss was about.  They are celebrating 40 years...so we stopped by, picked up 4 free tickets and Mitch actually won a new Pulsar watch!  Too fun!!  It totally made his day.

Zva Creative green pearls (PEC02CB107, PE02CB102, PE02CB148) K & Co and My Mind's Eye papers, Core'dinations card stock, Making Memories flowers and letter stickers

*Tip when a sticker falls off the paper, sprinkle some baby powder on the sticky part to de-stickatize it*

I have a fairly quiet week, but in November, I will be a Guest DT Member for My Mind's Eye.  I have worked for them over the past year, but this is my first time participating on their blog.  I will keep you posted.

I stopped by the CARDS blog the other day and was thrilled to find that Paige chose one of my October 2009 Issue cards as a challenge inspiration.  You can see the cards that she chose to feature HERE

*FF After chocolate and vanilla, orange is considered the world's most favorite flavor* (I think raspberry was jipped)

enjoy the rest of your weekend...hope to see you on Monday

xoxo

k, so

I am whooped and headed to bed, but I promise to be back tomorrow with a new card.  I hope that you will stop by  :)

xoxo