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Yes, I am doing a Happy Dance!

I got this in the mail yesterday.

And this is what was on page 107

Oh you can't see what is says.

Here you go.

Yes that is me!

This month they have a stiletto as the template to decorate. Now that will be fun, don't you think?

Here is a video of me bragging even more. LOL 

Boy I really needed some good news this week.  It was a ruff one.

Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful crafty day.
Hugs,

Raisin Boat Challenge #12

It is time for another fun challenge over at the Raisin Boat Blog.  This month, our challenge is to make a Fourth of July card, decoration, invitation or party favor.  You have until July 12 to link your creations below.

For this month's challenge, you can again use any stamp set you have (you don't have to limit your entry to Raisin Boat stamps). Use any stamp set you wish for this challenge, but if you use a Raisin Boat stamp set, it will count as two entries. That gives you twice the chance to win a stamp set of your choice!

Why not let Raisin Boat help you make your special party and celebrations more festive with something homemade by you?  There are many sets to choose from. Two of my favorite sets are:

Strokes of Pride

And

Red White and Blue

And remember, you can either buy OR rent Raisin Boat sets -- no guilt in using a set for just one project, such as this Fourth of July project!

We look forward to your Fourth of July project for this challenge!

Here is the card I created for the challenge.

The stamp sets I used are  Red White and Blue, and  Corrugated Box.  I stamped the Corrugated Box with Memento Danube Blue ink on BHC Red Delicious cardstock. The stars are white embossed with Zing white embossing powder on BHC Varsity Blue cardstock.  The ribbon is Organic Cotton Strip Ribbon.

Be sure to link up your creation at the Raisin Boat Blog  Challenge #12. I look forward to seeing what you are creating for the 4th of July.

Happy Crafting,
 

Tuesday Morning Sketches #202

Hello There, I found a new challenge blog. Well the gals at Raisin Boat found it for me. It is called Tuesday Morning Sketches. This week Raisin Boat is sponsoring the challenge.  I have been so busy I didn't get to this until today and I really needed to make a Father's Day card for my husband. 

Here is the sketch. I know I will use this again. 

Here is my card.

Products used:

Raisin Boat Stamp: Get the Net

Raisin Boat Cardstock: Urban Blue, Varsity Blue, Sky View, Brighton Beach White

Accessories: Memento Ink Tuxedo Black, Copic Markers, and Viva Decor Perlen Pen Magic Transparent.

All the products can be purchased at Raisin Boat. I really love that Perlen Pen Magic Transparent. It is a lot of fun to use to make water. The waves were cut with my Silhouette.

Head over to Tuesday Morning Sketches and check out all of the wonderful sketches.

Thanks for stopping,
 

YPP Flower for June

Hello, Boy it has been too long since I have posted. Life has gotten in the way. I am counting down the days until my MIL's house is sold. Only a few more weeks.
Anyway I joined 7 swaps this month at Your Paper Panty. I have finished 4.  the tage swap was quick and easy. Just 3 styles and 6 of each. It was really fun.

The next picture is of the flowers for the flower swap. This was really out of my norm but I really had a lot of fun. We were to make Fluffy Flowers and I loved making them.

Here is the video of how I my the flowers.

The first flower was inspired by Vicky from TryHeart67 on YT. She has a great tutorial.

Thanks for stopping by!
I would love to know what you think.
 

New Blog Header

Hello, The last header I made I really didn't like. That green was just not doing it for me.  So today, being Wednesday, I was able to get some new paper from Jessica Sprague.  Wednesday is One Buck Wednesday and you can purchase some beautiful paper that works wonderful for digital scrapbooks. I like to use that for my headers.
It is not a professional one put I do have fun making them with the paper I get from Jessica.  I used Echo Park Paper Hello Summer by Lori Whitlock and Hello Summer Element Pack #2.

I am still working on cleaning out my MIL home and I am thinking the garage sale will be next weekend. I will be so happy when this is done and I can get back to my craft table.

Thanks for stopping
Hugs,
 

Raisin Boat Challenge 11 Father's Day

Hi, I am late this month. I have been cleaning out my MIL house and getting ready to so a garage sale for her. I have a very dear friend who has been helping me and I couldn't do it with out her.
The challenge this month is to create a Father's Day card. You know your dad or the father of your children, grand father, well just any male would love to have a card made by you just for them.
Here is a card I made

When I watch the men in my neighborhood riding around on their mowers I think they sure look like they are having a good time. So I though this mower from the Lawn King set would be a perfect image for a Father's day card. 

Here is what I used.

Raisin Boat Stamp: Lawn King

Raisin Boat Cardstock: Summer Lime, Black Granite, Brighton Beach White

Accessories: Memento Ink Bamboo Leaves, Tuxedo Black, Summer Sky, Copic Markers C3, N7, Y17, YG23. Embossing Folder Cloudy Skys, Short Stripe Green Ribbon

Here is a video explaining what I did.

Have a wonderful day!
Thanks for stopping,
 

LESSology Challenge 25 For Love of Fabric

Hello There! Oh boy do I love this challenge. I found some American Fabric at a garage sale and needed to make some stick pins for a swap I am in. So when the ideas started coming for this swap I was in 7th heaven.

I took the fabric and made some little bags. I filled them with crushed walnuts.

Then I made some little cloth match books, and added some lace and ribbon.

Next I added the stick pins.

I finished them off with a little button and a snap.

Here is the video of what I did.

Thanks for stopping,

Raisin Boat Challenge 10

You still have time to get your Mother's Day cards entered into Challenge #10 over at the Raisin Boat Blog. I made a few more today.

Here is what I did.

I hope this motivates you to join the challenge. You could win a set of your choice from Raisin Boat.  I know you are making your Mother a card. I made these for an aunt, my sister and sister in law.

Thanks for stopping,

YPP Pockets for Your Thoughts

It has been way too long since I posted.  Last week I was sick and this week I played catch up.  I did manage to sneak a little play time.  Today I finished up my Pocket for your Thoughts Swap. I just love the swaps over at Your Paper Pantry.
Iley asked that we concentrate on tags this month. The pocket still was a lot of fun.
I used an old file folder, some paper napkins and my sewing machine to create the pockets.

I added some ribbon and a download from an Etsy shop called "thephotocube."  Wendy really has some wonderful images.

Here are the tags I made. They were fun.

If you would like to see each tag. Here is a video of what I did.

You have until the 5th to sign up for all the fun challenges over at Your Paper Pantry.


Thanks for stopping and have a wonderful National Scrapbooking weekend!
Hugs,
 

Milwaukee Scrapbook EXPO

Hello There, I am going to be doing Make and Takes in the Raisin Boat Booth Friday and Saturday at the Milwaukee, WI Scrapbook EXPO.  I hope you will drop by for the Make and Take. I would love to meet you.


Here is the Show Specials Raisin Boat is offering.



I hope to see you there!
Hugs,