{ Paper piecing }

It is my turn to host this week's challenge at Embellish-It Scrapbooking. Create unique accents by stamping on patterned paper and cutting out. Pretty simple. I stamped the flowers (Kim Hughes) and the birds (Hero Arts). I used October Afternoon and SEI patterned paper. The white notecard I got at Paper Source and I embossed it with Cuttlebug embossing folder. I colored the branch with Prismacolor pencils. It would be wonderful if you could play. The keyword for the challenge is FC2. Please use this keyword when uploading your project in the gallery here, and post a link to your upload in this thread so we can see what beautiful work you've done! This week's challenge winner will receive a prize - you can see it here.

{ 2 Sketches 4 You - Kazan's sketch 6 and CPS #76 }

I can't believe that this week is almost over. It's been super busy around here. This first card is for Kazan's sketch 6. I got to play with my new kit that arrived the other day from Create My Keepsake. Making Memories, SEI and Cosmo Cricket patterned paper. Price tag is by pinkgrapefruit from Etsy, Chatterbox chipboard and the trim is May Arts (I think). This second card is for CPS #76. I finally got to play with my Weeds & Flowers stamp set from Impression Obsession. I visited a new store, Paper Source, last weekend. They were demonstrating different projects all day...the lady kept using clear embossing powder on every project and it looked so pretty. I haven't used my embossing powder for a very long time and I thought I would give it a try. So here it is. I even embossed the little butterflies before I cut them out. The sentiment is from Butterfly Counts stamp set and the little butterflies form Butterfly Bliss stamp set. Here is my little cutie. New trick this week is rolling all over the place, from his back to his tummy and vice versa, and he'll use his newfound skill to get around. He even rolls over in his sleep, but I think he gets confused and it wakes him up. He has been rolling over for quite some time, since May 18, to be exact, but he didn't like to be on his tummy. I think he is OK with it now, especially since he can roll over on his back whenever he wants to.

{ Back to school at Embellish-It Scrapbooking }

That is the theme this month for our DT projects. You have to come and check out our Back to school gallery, it is full of beautiful projects and wonderful ideas. This month I got to play with Basic Grey Boxer collection, 6x6 paper pad, chipboard sticker shapes and rub-ons. I have detailed instructions on all the projects in the gallery here. Every month we have a new project theme and the gallery will be revealed on the 5th of the month. Don't forget the September guest DT contest. Check out the August/September contest. You could win a package of rub-ons, brads and chipboard from Imagininsce Hallowhimsy Collection! Please read all the details here. Check out the store for all the new items Embellish-It Scrapbooking. This box is perfect for any gift, but I filled it with note cards and matching envelopes. The instructions for this box came in my Origami book. It is very easy to make and I found a perfect video by Kristina Werner (she said I can share it): http://kwernerdesign.com/blog/2007/10/tutorial-origami-box.html

{ My little family ! }

These two cards I did for another Hero Arts blog challenge. I keep using the same three sets because that is all I have. I do have the little birds, I forgot about them. Today I received another set with my $10 gift certificate. I won that several challenges ago.
On the first card I used Kraft cardstock and Making Memories journaling note, SEI patterned paper, Chatterbox chipboard. I cut the flowers from Pink Paislee patterned paper. All the stamps and little jewels are Hero Arts.
The second card I made with one of my favorite color combinations. I added a strip of October Afternoon patterned paper. Scallops are made with Martha Stewart punch. I stamped the background first and then embossed using my Cuttlebug folder. I used Stampin' Up Close to Cocoa and Cool Caribbean cardstock and ink.

{ 2 Sketches 4 You - Laura's sketch 5 and a challenge }

Where did July go? I have a moment while Alex is napping.
Here is my card for 2 Sketches 4 You. I finally got to play with my Glitter, Foil and Flocking kit by We R Memory Keepers. I got it when I was still pregnant with Alex. I was buying all the baby boy stuff.
Making Memories, Sassafras Lass and American Crafts papers. Little elephant sticker is from Sandylion. I found it at Michael's one day. Journaling spot by Heidi Swapp. I used my glue pen and outlined the edges of the sticker and then I poured glitter...I wanted the edges to be sparkly. The glitter stuck to the elephant so it's all glittery. It like it! This second card is for a challenge at Embellish-It Scrapbooking. Today is my official DT start day. Every Friday we will have a challenge posted. Today it's all about the buttons, use buttons on your project. Check out all the details here. Since this is our fist challenge, the winner, will be our first guest designer for September.

Today's Friday Free For All Challenge is our very first challenge for the 2008-2009 Design Team!! To celebrate we are going to make the challenge winner our very first Guest Designer for September! That means you get the same goodies as the Design Team! You will need to make four cards with your goodies that will be published in the Design Team Gallery. Want to play? Here is what you need to do:
Make a new card for the challenge that plays along with the challenge rules.
Upload your card to the gallery using keyword FC1. You will need to be a forum member to do this - registration is free and easy. Judging will be based on how well you followed the challenge, creativity and execution. You may enter as many cards, layouts or projects as you wish.The winner will be announced here next Friday August 8!

Come and check out our little community at Embellish-It Scrapbooking.

For my card I used Creative Imaginations patterned paper, ribbon and sticker. It came in a kit. The buttons are from my craft supply.

I left without sharing photos of Alex. He is still sleeping! He is pulling himself up and trying to stand. The other one is from the other day when we went shopping after Gymboree.