{ 2 Sketches 4 You #37, M's Sketch Challenge }

I had so much fun last night, creating, just for me. I received some new papers that I had to play with. I used Kazan's sketch #37 for this card. I even tried a new technique! Jeniffer McGuire is hosting week 2 of the Fall Stamp Camp at 2Peas and she is sharing some awesome background ideas.

I don't have all that fun ink stuff so I tried something different. I stamped a large Cover-a-card polka dot background stamp from Impression Obsession with VersaMark and embossed it with clear embossing powder. I used October Afternoon newsprint paper for my background. The fun part...I sprayed my background with Sea Foam Shimmerz Spritz. The spray beaded up on the embossed part and I was able to wipe it off. I love how it turned out. The butterfly is painted with yellow crackle paint and then I painted over that with Golden Wheat Shimmerz. The white Prima flower is painted with Wed Wagon Shimmerz, one of the new Vintage colors. It matched the colors I was working with perfectly. What do you think?

Here is another fun sketch, M's challenge #1. Savitri's daughter Emma made a sketch for us to play. Here is my card. I used October Afternoon and Jillibean Soup papers. The ribbon is May Arts...there is still time for Caardvarks ribbon challenge. I added this pretty flower from One Bright Spot Etsy store. I was a guest designer back in August on Jennifer's blog, Create Often. She has some really cute stuff in her store.

I sprayed the background with Rock-A-Fella Blue Shimmerz Spritz over a damask mask.

Enjoy your evening. I have a boy waiting for his bath and story, and another boy waiting to watch a couple of movies after that.

I will be back on Thursday with a DT challenge from Impression Obsession!

( Cutting Cafe tag box, Project 365 - week 39 }

My first project using Cutting Cafe Halloween Toppers/Tags . These are adorable to use as a cupcake topper, or a Halloween gift tags, like I created here. I used a Candy Box for my gift tags. The box is 3.5 x 3 inches and so easy to assemble, just print and cut. I used Halloween paper I had laying around, SEI and Creative Imaginations. The tags were printed on patterned paper, cut out and matted with 2 inch scalloped circle (punch). Regina has very useful information and tips for printing all of her designs. I made a divider to fit inside the box for the tags, hemp cord and ribbon.

Project 365 - week 39.

9.27 - loves to play with my nesting dolls. 9.26 - he emptied this cabinet one day, it hold all the pot lids, and squeezed himself inside. 9.25 - we were playing outside and I told him to pose for me and he did. I love this photo. 9.24 - you can't see the cracker he has pressed against his ear, using it as a phone. 9.23 - another box adventure. 9.22 - first cold day. Do you see his shoes (sandals with socks)....I wasn't ready. He has tennis shoes now. 9.21 - painting with his Crayola paints.

Show your Shimmerz Pink.

It's National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We wanted to show our support by showing our Pink!! For the whole month of October, we will be sharing Pink projects created by our Shimmerz Girlz! BUT, we want you to get involved also. We want you to create projects using ANY Pink Shimmerz that you have! Any shade of pink. Then, upload it to the Shimmerz Flickr Group! Make sure and tell us what Shimmerz product you have used! Each Design Team Member will choose their favorite project, and each winner will receive something Pink! We are excited to see what you come up! Stop by all month to see what the Design Team creates using Pink! Let's not just create, but inspire and spread the word. Post it on your blog, and let others know! Let your light Shimmer!

{ Birthday wishes, My Scrapbook Nook October kit }

Alex and I worked on daddy's birthday card all week! He helped me cut the paper, ink the edges...he picked out the stamp and helped me stamp. He helped me with the buttons and he drew a pretty picture inside the card, too. We used CPS sketch #136 for the card.

The photos are from last night. We went out to a nice dinner and had cake at home. I baked and decorated the cake. Alex had so much fun blowing out the candles. He kept saying "more" after they were all out.

Here are two layouts and a card I created with My Scrapbook Nook October kit. The photo of Peter and Alex is from November 2008. I used everything from the kit and I sprayed the cardstock with Licorice Shimmerz Spritz.

I really like how this layout turned out. Photos are of my fall decorations from last year. I don't have many, but they are out again this year. It is cold today and it feels like fall. I used Martha Stewart butterfly punch for the butterflies that I sprayed with Rock-a-fella blue Shimmerz Spritz. One last card. I added the ribbon that I had for ever! The stamp is JustRite from their Autumn Blessings collection. I colored the pumpkins with my new set of Prismacolor pencils and odorless mineral spirits. I think that is all for now. I made some yummy chicken tortilla soup that is waiting for me and my little family. Have a great night. I will be back with my Project 365 photos, week 39.

{ My Scrapbook Nook October kit, Take a bow - Caardvarks challenge }

Oh, boy, Wednesday just sneaked up on me. It is chilly outside, fall is finally here, I think.

Here are some cards I created with the beautiful October kit from My Scrapbook Nook. I made the flower by layering two different, hand cut, circles and then I cut slits in the circles. I used a brad for the center and I inked the flower edges.

I really like the colors of this kit. The little journaling note (with the birds) is from Making Memories vintage findings package.

I have two more layouts and a card that I will share later in the week.

The new challenge is up at Caardvarks.

Create a ***NEW*** card using ribbon in a wonderful way! We all have ribbon, so this challenge should be easy!

Have it linked to Caardvarks via Mr. Linky by October 17th @ Midnight PST. Please post a direct link to your blog post or gallery.

Check out Caardvarks blog for more inspiration and the prize details (lots of May Arts ribbon).

You can view the rest of our Crew's May Arts ribbon cards by visiting our: CAARDVARKS MAY ARTS FLICKR GALLERY

Here are my cards using May Arts ribbon.

I have some fun news to share! I was asked to join the talented design team at The Cutting Cafe!!! I can't wait to get started.

{ Happy World Card Making Day !!! }

Happy World Card Making Day!! I hope your day is filled with creative endeavours. Check out Paper Crafts blog tour for World Card Making Day celebrations.

I created these cards especially for today. I used CupCards {to go} card kits: July - Sweet Treats and May - Painted Lady. The kits are designed to have enough supplies for 10 cards, but they are packed full with goodies for way more than that. Stay up to date about Sonda and the kits by signing up to the newsletter. I painted some beautiful Golden Wheat Shimmerz on the flower.

Make sure to put Caardvarks on your list of places to visit on World Card Making Day! We'll be featuring several card makers from around the world and having a major giveaway! The celebration begins on October 3rd, 8am PST at Caardvarks!

I wanted to share a photo from our pumpkin patch visit. Alex was not as cooperative as he was last year. Today, he was all over the place.

Have a great weekend.