{ CPS #91 and a sneek peak }

I was finally able to create something for CPS #91. I love this simple sketch. I wanted something bright and cheery so I reached for my favorite collection from Tinkering Ink --- Al Fresco. I die cut the (blue) flower and embossed it with Cuttlebug folder. I just love how it turned out. If you plan on shopping on Black Friday Tinkering Ink has a 75% off Black Friday code. This coupon code (black-friday) entered into the check out at Tinkering Ink.com will give you the super duper fabulous amount of 75% off of your purchase! This is only good for BLACK FRIDAY, it starts at 12:00 midnight on Thanksgiving evening and ends at 12:00 midnight on Friday November 28th. MOUNTAIN TIME! Here are some sneak peeks for the December kit at CupCards {to go}. The card kit goes on sale November 24 at 6pm PST. I love all the sparkle. I did finish my December Daily Album 2008 inspired by Ali Edwards. I can't wait for December to start so I can start adding photos and journaling.

{ Freebie Friday }

It's Freebie Friday at Tinkering Ink blog. You have to go HERE and leave a comment for a chance to win. I was blogging there all week. I made this card tonight with papers from Yuletide collection and Classic Holiday stamp set. I embossed the background with snowflakes. Maybe I can get a better photo tomorrow. I added little rhinestones to the flower centers and a little pearl for the eye.

{ 2 Sketches 4 You - Laura's sketch 12 }

***ETA: Laura thanks for letting me know that the comments were not working. I think its fixed now. I was finally able to create a card for 2 sketches 4 you. I had just a moment while Alex was napping this morning. I couldn't wait to use these new stamps by Kelly Panacci from Sandylion. They arrived last week! The patterned paper is Basic Grey Urban Prairie and you can find it at Embellish-Online.com. I embossed the bottom of my card with Cuttlebug Border Frills. Basic Grey paper has a white core so I was able to emboss an image and use my sanding block to sand the embossed area to get that white look. Tomorrow is our gallery reveal for November at Embellish-Online.com. Here is a little sneak peek for you.

I am blogging over at Tinkering Ink blog this week and here is a sneak peek of my project for tomorrow, come and check it out. Snowflakes and glitter.

Alex and I went to vote today! It was his first time. Button is created by Delaney Gates. You can get one here.

{ Tinkering Ink guest blogger }

I am blogging over at Tinkering Ink blog this week. Come and check it out. I am posting all new creations and giving away some goodies on Friday. For today I made a card set. You can see more photos on the blog, and instructions. For this project I used Evelyn patterned paper from Retro Metro collection, and Spring Stamp Set. Last week has been crazy busy for me, but I see the light at the end of the tunnel. Last night I fell asleep at the desk here. I was really tired and I put my head down just for a moment. When I woke up I laughed, it reminded me of school days. Hi from Alex.

{ Paper Crafts Gourmet }

If you love food and paper crafting, here is the perfect recipe book for you – Paper Crafts Gourmet! There are over 50 original recipes from designers you know and love and over 110 projects to complement their savory recipes. With stunning photography and comprehensive supply lists and instructions, re-creating projects and recipes is simple and fun. Whether you’re looking for a creative gift for the holidays or simply want to splurge on yourself, this enticing book serves up dozens of impressive ideas. Here is one of the projects you will find in the magazine. Enjoy Halloween Tag Designer: Alisa Bangerter SUPPLIES: Cardstock: (ivory) Dye ink: (Black) Stewart Superior Corp.; (Summer Sun) Stampin’ Up! Specialty ink: (Mango Lemonade color wash) Stewart Superior Corp. Color medium: (black chalk) Craf-T Products Accents: (black brads) Making Memories; (chipboard bat, moon) Melissa Frances Fibers: (black striped ribbon) Pebbles Inc. Font: (Black Family) www.dafont.com Adhesive: (foam tape) Finished size: 3" x 4 1/2" 1 Make tag from cardstock. 2 Crumple tag and smooth out. Spray edges with color wash; let dry. Apply chalk. 3 Ink chipboard moon; let dry. Chalk edges and adhere. 4 Ink chipboard bat; let dry. Adhere with foam tape. 5 Print sentiment on cardstock; trim and tear edges. Chalk edges and adhere with foam tape. Attach brads. Attach ribbon with brad. Cheesy Garlic Drop Biscuits Alisa Bangerter This is a perfect recipe to pull out if you are short on time because there is no rolling or cutting. The cheese and garlic add extra kick to a plain biscuit, and kids love them. They are the perfect accompaniment to serve with soups or stews, and are great served with a salad. INGREDIENTS 2 c. flour 2 tbsp. granulated sugar 4 tsp. baking powder 1 1/2 tsp. garlic powder 1/2 tsp. salt 2/3 c. butter or margarine 1 1/2 c. grated cheddar cheese 1 1/4 c. milk Chives (optional) DIRECTIONS Mix together dry ingredients. Cut in butter with pastry cutter until mixture is fine. Add cheese and mix well. Add milk and stir until just moistened. Drop by spoonfuls onto greased baking sheet. Sprinkle top with chopped dried or fresh chives if desired. Bake at 400 degrees for approx. 15 minutes. I have two projects featured in this special issue. Here is one:

{ Kristina's color inspiration #23 }

One of these days I will try to go to bed before 2 am. It is starting to catch up with me. Here is a stamped card for Kristina's color challenge. Tinkering Ink clear stamps from Simply Spring stamp set. I love the birds. I added a Rip Strip from Retro Metro collection to the background, it matched Stampin' Up Pumpkin Pie perfectly. All Stampin' Up cardstock and ink.

{ 2 Sketches 4 You - Kazan's sketch 8 }

Here are my two cards for 2S4Y. The photos still didn't come out as they usually do. It's been cloudy here. Oh, well. I used Tinkering Ink Beau Jardin collection. The bird and the sentiment is a post it note I found at Michaels. I really liked the quote. I bought a journal to match. The little butterflies are punched out with Martha Stewart punch. I made this card for Christine's bonus sketch challenge. I just love the colors of the Beau Jardin. Check out the new stamps!!!! I used the Simply Spring set. I stamped three extra flowers that I cut out and adhered them with foam tape for dimension. I will be back later with Free For All Friday Challenge and our monthly gallery reveal at Embellish-It Scrapbooking. Theme: fall and fellas.

{ 2 Sketches 4 You - Kazan's sketch 5 and butterflies }

Here is my card for the new sketch at 2 Sketches 4 You. I made it today, the one and only card I made this week. The week just slipped by. I bought this butterfly stamp set yesterday by Inkadinkado. This is the largest one in the set. I used my favorite papers and rub-on from Al Fresco collection by Tinkering Ink. I added Maya Road office sheer and Junkitz felt flower. Do you see the Iridescent Shredds I added to the butterfly?
This second card I created for a challenge on Hero Arts blog. Today I found out that my card received honorable mention and I will receive another Hero Arts stamp, new, not-yet-shown Christmas stamp. For this card I used Pink Paislee patterned paper, Jenni Bowlin die cut butterfly, Prima flowers for the butterfly antennae.Hero Arts: notecard, stamps, sparkle gems. I am getting really comfortable with the machine stitching, can you tell. I wanted to see how many other butterfly cards I had that I didn't share yet. There were plenty, but I will only post these two today, well four, if you count the other two. Both cards are made with Basic Grey Euphoria patterned paper and sticker. The second one I used October Afternoon stamps and American Crafts chipboard butterflies.

{ 2 Sketches 4 You - Laura's sketch 4 }

Here is my card for Laura's sketch 4. I have been busy getting some work done for CHA, now that I mailed that off I have more time. I will be able to post all the Impression Obsession goodies this weekend (I think).

I love how this card came together. I am in love with the colors of Basic Grey Euphoria collection. Can you see that ghost butterfly by Heidi Swapp? I punched some holes around the edges and threaded this funky fiber I had. I added a little purple butterfly from a beaded trim I got at WalMart. On this second card I wanted to show you this little calendar I made! These little calendar tags are very popular and all over Etsy for sale. I tried once before and it didn't work, but I tried again and I got it! The calendar is 2.5 inches in diameter and my large Marvy Uchida scalloped punch fit around it perfectly. Daisy D's, Prima and KI Memories patterned paper. I added Glitz (roller) doodle stamp to the background and ghost star by Heidi Swapp. Hambly transparency, Scenic Route star stamps, Avery tag and Impression Obsession sentiment stamp.
This last card is in August/September 2008 issue of Paper Crafts. I used Tinkering Ink Noir Blanc collection and rub-ons.

{ Tinkering Ink - bECOming Green sneak peek }

Here is one last sneak peek. New bECOming Green by Tinkering Ink, printed on 100% recycled paper. You can see the full collection here. This collection will be available as a collection pack only and will come in a package that includes two of each paper. It is a limited edition, printed on Kraft. Make sure you check out the bECOming green gallery for other projects.
***Note: I did not stamp the butterflies, they are on the paper. Check the link above for the collection.

{ Tinkering Ink - Retro Metro collection sneak peek }

Here is another fun collection called Retro Metro from Tinkering Ink. Make sure you check out Tinkering Ink blog to see some other beautiful creations.

{ Tinkering Ink - Beau Jardin collection sneak peek }

Here are my cards that I created with Beau Jardin collection from Tinkering Ink...coming out soon. I love the bold colors! Check out Tinkering Ink blog for more creations. Come back tomorrow for Retro Metro!

{ Tinkering Ink - Yuletide 2 collection sneak peek }

Summer CHA is just around the corner and Tinkering Ink has new papers coming out. Today I am showing you Yuletide 2 which coordinates with Christmas collection called Yuletide. Check out Tinkering Ink blog for other projects. Come back tomorrow for Beau Jardin.

{ So many things to share }

I have so many things to share with you, but lets just start with some cards. This first one I made for 2 Sketches 4 You Laura's sketch 3. I used October Afternoon patterned paper and die cut tags. I used flocking on the die cut in the middle. I got this kit from Around the Block with design sheets that have glue on the back of the design. You transfer the design on your page and then apply flock. This is the first time that I tried it. I really like it. I stamped two branches and a little bird with Maya Road stamps.

The second card I did for Sonda's sketch. I just love the cards she created. I used Sassafras Lass patterned paper and die cuts. Prima and KI Memories flower, Basic Grey brad. I cut the leaves from October Afternoon paper. Friends sticker is DCWV and the butterfly is Creative Imaginations that I inked and added a pom pom.
This one is for CPS #71. I went to Target yesterday and I found this new Making Memories patterned paper called Hullabaloo. Have you seen it? Well, I just had to have it, and now I am not sure if I like it. There are 6 different papers and I have 4 of each in the pack. The felt flowers are K&Company.
Have you seen Paper Crafts Magazine Paper Crafting with Kids ??? It arrived last month. There are so many wonderful projects in there. When they asked me to contribute I was a little stumped, but I was able to create several projects for them. All the way at the bottom is my sweet little baby boy who likes to play with keyboards. I found my old one so he can bang on it while I use the real one. Thanks for stopping by and spending some time with me. Have a great 4th of July Holiday!