Monday, July 26, 2010

Hop along with EAD Monday!

Hello out there! Thanks for stopping by my blog. It's Monday and that means it's blog hop time with EAD Designs. I am the first stop today. I have a card to share today featuring the Damask Background Stickerz as well as a sentiment from the Sentiments Vinyl Rub On sheet.

 (the 'thanks' sentiment is a bit hard to see in this image, but it looks better irl.) 


Your next stop is Val's super cute blog. I hope y'all applied to be a Vinyl geek! Good luck to all! :)

Friday, July 23, 2010

EAD Weekly Steal 7/23- it's gorgeous!

This piece of vinyl is a stunner! Better get it before it's gone forever! :)


Don't forget about the DT call, which ends in two days! Check it out here on the blog.

News in my little corner of the world.... Meghan arrived safely in Chicago. In some ways it was easier than sending Kara off, but I still have a huge piece of my heart missing. They left 5 months apart, which still astonishes me. The dynamics of our home has been overturned twice in such a short period of time. I haven't stopped missing Kara, but it does get a bit easier once we can have contact. The Navy has two very special women in their fleet and I hope they know it! hahahaha
Kenny's surgery went well. he actually came home from the hospital yesterday, 2 days earlier than expected. He's in a lot of pain, but it's more surgery pain, not like before. He's been up walking a bit and is doing well. His recovery is going to be about a year, and he'll have to re-train himself to walk differently since he's been overcompensating for the pain for years now, but I am sure he'll be feeling like a new man soon. It sure beats suffering through the work day and then coming home to spend all his downtime in bed. This is how it's been for months now, and it's no way to live.
As for me, I have a new job as of yesterday. Hobby Lobby is coming to WA, and I just happened to get hired to work in the scrapbooking area! I am excited... not so much that it's another retail job, because I really want to get something better, but I do not have any formal training in anything so until I can get off to College, which I hope to start sometime this year. The hours are what attract me the most. Closed Sundays! Wohoo! A day that I will be able to spend with my family! It's been hard not having a weekend day off for over a year where we are all together. I never got a Sunday off at Target, except for the 3 I requested off. HL also closes at 8PM, which isn't all that bad. It beats closing at 10PM and then staying until 11 or so, and even later once the holiday season kicks in. I can handle getting off work even as late as 9, but it's anything after that that wears me down.
My rambling is over... I am exhausted emotionally, but have a new sense of energy and am feeling good about things for the first time in months. It's been a rough year for us and I hope this is the beginning of good things. At least I know that the three precious girls we have left in our house will not be flying the nest for several years. Maybe by the time Emily is ready to fly, my heart will have healed a bit from this year. ;)

Take care and have a wonderful weekend!

Monday, July 19, 2010

EAD Blog Hop Monday- heart you card

It's Monday and that means it's time for the EAD weekly blog hop.You might have found your way here via Jenn's wonderful blog, if not be sure to head on over to the EAD Blog to get the order and to check out all the wonderful creations from the team.

I made a card using a few of the My Family Vinyl Rub-ons, and a scroll from the Funky Frames Stickerz.

I am your last visit on the hop today, so head on back to the EAD blog for your chance to win a set of the new Little Red Stickerz!

oh, and don't forget about the DT call as well as the Color Challenge, which you can access from the sidebar on the EADBlog.

Have a beautiful week. It's going to be a busy one here. Meghan leaves for Navy boot camp on Wednesday and my dh, Kenny, is having back surgery on the same day. I cannot believe that I am sending another girl off to the Navy... it's only been 5 months since Kara left. I am so very proud, but Kleenex is loving us. lol

Tuesday, July 13, 2010

Shut up! and other fun EAD news


EAD is now available for purchase at Paper Maniac! How cool is that? I must admit that I have not heard of them before, but after checking out the site and goodies in the store, I foresee a shopping trip in the near future!

I made a card using bits and pieces from three sets of Stickerz. The strip uses the Damask Background, and the sentiments are from the Yippee Sentiments  and the Saying Hello Sentiments.

Monday, July 12, 2010

EAD Blog Hop Monday- jump layout

Howdy! :) It's Monday and that means it's time for the EAD weekly blog hop.You might have found your way here via Jenn's amazing blog, if not be sure to head on over to the EAD Blog to get the order and to check out all the wonderful creations from the team.

As soon as I saw these adorable Robot Buddies Stickerz, I immediately knew that I had to use them on a layout with these pics of the girls jumping. I really like it when inspiration strikes so effortlessly, which is usually the case with any of the fantastic EAD products I have used.




supplies- pp and die cut flowers: Crate Paper. EAD Designs Stickerz, Basic Grey Chipboard, Maya Mists, white cardstock



Please leave a comment and then head on over to Val's awesome blog to check out her wonderful work for the hop.

Sunday, July 11, 2010

who loves ya card- EAD Stickerz

Today I have an easy way to customize a pre-made card using EAD Stickerz. I picked up this cute set of owl cards in the dollar spot at Target the other day and I knew immediately that I wanted to add a sentiment from EAD to finish it off.
To do so, I simply glued a piece of DMC Floss to the card to give something for the owl to hold. I then adhered a sentiment from the hoot a Licious Stickerz set to cardstock, cut around each letter and then adhered each letter to the floss to create a banner effect. I also adhered an epoxy button to give a little extra pop. 15 minutes top, and most of that was cutting around each letter.

How would you like a chance to be on the most amazing DT ever?! EAD is having a DT call. Here are all the details. :)

Have a beautiful day! Tomorrow is the EAD Blog Hop, so be sure to come back and see what the DT has been working on this week. I also have several more cards to share this week featuring the oh-so-fabulous Stickerz.

Monday, July 5, 2010

EAD Blog Hop Monday

Hello! :) EAD is constantly evolving, and we are going to start doing a blog hop each Monday instead of just once a month, There are also some more fun and exciting changes coming soon, so please stay informed by visiting the EAD blog.

The theme for July is red, white, and blue and I have a project to share that incorporates the new Stickerz as well as a fabulous BlockArt piece. The Stickerz are so easy to add the perfect finishing details to. I applied them to patterned paper, trimmed to shape and then added glitter glue and puff paint to add some pizzazz. I even adhered the flag to a toothpick to give it some added dimension. This piece can be displayed year round, so don't be afraid to grab some seasonal EAD Vinyl and see what you can create.



 supplies: EAD Freedom Block and the Patriot Stickerz set.
pp: Scenic Route and Pink Paislee
die cut: Scenic Route
glitter glue, Stickles and Puff Paint 
metal barn star


You might have come to my blog via Jenn's amazing blog, if not be sure to head on over to the EAD Blog to complete the entire hop to be entered to win a fun prize. We also have a guest designer this month, the wonderful Beatriz.
Please leave a comment and then head on over to Val's fabulous blog to check out her wonderful work for the hop.
Thanks for stopping by! I hope you have a beautiful week! :)

Friday, July 2, 2010

July Lucky Girl Crafts Kit release blog hop day two

it's day 2 of the Lucky Girl Crafts Kit July release blog hop and I have a layout and a card to share with you today. 
 
 Full kit details and purchasing information is available by visiting our store at www.luckygirlcrafts.com
Lucky Girl kits are jam-packed with a wide array of coordinating patterned papers, cardstock, stickers, rub-ons, ribbons & embellishments from your favorite manufacturers like Pink Paislee, My Mind's Eye, Jenni Bowlin, Tim Holtz, Echo Park Paper, Girls Paperie, Prima and more...

Lucky Girl monthly kits are a great value at only $30/month + shipping. Annual subscriptions will be offered for $28/month + shipping. Shipping is available world-wide, so no matter where you are, you can be a Lucky Girl!

You can check out each new Lucky Girl kit beginning the 25th of each month. Our amazing design team will host monthly Blog Parties running the 1-3 of each month showcasing ideas for each kit - that way, both beginning and experienced scrappers will have plenty of fresh, new ideas with each kit.
Start the Blog Party at the Lucky Girl Crafts blog by clicking here.
Each day of the Blog Party, our incredibly talented, amazingly awesome design team will be posting a new project for you that was created with the July kit – Summer Vacation! Oh, and did I mention that each Lucky Girl has PRIZES to give away, with a GRAND PRIZE on the main blog?

Find artwork & inspiration for our latest kit, Summer Vacation, by following the party to these amazing designers…

Who wants some CANDY?! Follow these simple steps to win a surprise Lucky Girl goody bag featuring an assortment of scrappy awesomeness!

How to win my Blog Party Candy:
1) Earn 5 entries for purchasing a Lucky Girl Kit. Earn 15 entries for purchasing an annual subscription!
2) Share the details of the Lucky Girl Crafts Blog Party on your blog, Twitter, Facebook or MySpace account with a link back here. Post a comment here with a link to your shared post.
3) Sign up as a follower - if you happen to be inspired by my work! - for an extra entry.
4) Post a comment here with... FILL IN THE BLANKS... I'd prefer each of us have a different question for this last one...

The BLOG PARTY runs Thursday, July 1 through Saturday, July 4. Winners will be announced the week of July 5 with five days to claim your prize!

Visit us again tomorrow for more scrappy inspiration and more chances to WIN!

Thursday, July 1, 2010

July Lucky Girl Crafts Kit release blog hop day one

 It's July 1st and this is the first day of the Lucky Girl Crafts blog hop. This kit is full of energy with the vibrant reds, cool blues and a punch of yellow. 
 Here is a layout I created using this beautiful kit.
Full kit details and purchasing information is available by visiting our store at www.luckygirlcrafts.com
Lucky Girl kits are jam-packed with a wide array of coordinating patterned papers, cardstock, stickers, rub-ons, ribbons & embellishments from your favorite manufacturers like Pink Paislee, My Mind's Eye, Jenni Bowlin, Tim Holtz, Echo Park Paper, Girls Paperie, Prima and more...

Lucky Girl monthly kits are a great value at only $30/month + shipping. Annual subscriptions will be offered for $28/month + shipping. Shipping is available world-wide, so no matter where you are, you can be a Lucky Girl!

You can check out each new Lucky Girl kit beginning the 25th of each month. Our amazing design team will host monthly Blog Parties running the 1-3 of each month showcasing ideas for each kit - that way, both beginning and experienced scrappers will have plenty of fresh, new ideas with each kit.
Start the Blog Party at the Lucky Girl Crafts blog by clicking here.
Each day of the Blog Party, our incredibly talented, amazingly awesome design team will be posting a new project for you that was created with the July kit – Summer Vacation! Oh, and did I mention that each Lucky Girl has PRIZES to give away, with a GRAND PRIZE on the main blog?

Find artwork & inspiration for our latest kit, Summer Vacation, by following the party to these amazing designers…

Who wants some CANDY?! Follow these simple steps to win a surprise Lucky Girl goody bag featuring an assortment of scrappy awesomeness!

How to win my Blog Party Candy:
1) Earn 5 entries for purchasing a Lucky Girl Kit. Earn 15 entries for purchasing an annual subscription!
2) Share the details of the Lucky Girl Crafts Blog Party on your blog, Twitter, Facebook or MySpace account with a link back here. Post a comment here with a link to your shared post.
3) Sign up as a follower - if you happen to be inspired by my work! - for an extra entry.
4) Post a comment here with... FILL IN THE BLANKS... I'd prefer each of us have a different question for this last one...

The BLOG PARTY runs Thursday, July 1 through Saturday, July 4. Winners will be announced the week of July 5 with five days to claim your prize!

Visit us again tomorrow for more scrappy inspiration and more chances to WIN!

Thursday, June 24, 2010

best wishes, good luck and Skye got her braces off!

Finally, after three years, two months and a handful of days, Skylar got her braces off! She looks so pretty, but I have to admit I miss her tin grin... it was just so much a part of her personality. She's such a nut and the braces played into that so much. I just need to get used to seeing her with her "new" look. :)

Onto scrappy stuff... I made this card using two sets of EAD Stickerz; Saying Hello Sentiments and Rainy Day. I used a Zig marker to color in the flowers.
Thanks for stopping by, have a wonderful day!

Monday, June 21, 2010

My May Momenta projects

*blush* I could have sworn I posted these, but I guess not. Better late than never, right? Here are my May projects from Momenta.




The chipboard and epoxy stickers are fabulous!!!

Tuesday, June 15, 2010

June EAD Blog Hop

It's time for te monthly EAD Blog hop! One of my favorite times of the month. :) This month we are doing it a bit differently, we are going to try to do it in an actual "blog hop" fashion. You should be coming my way via Valerie's blog. If not, head on over to the EAD Blog and start out there. :)

My project is a(nother) banner using the darling Silly Owls Rub-ons. I just adore this set and had to use it again.







supplies:
pp: the girls' paperie by Margie and Prima
flowers: Prima
twine
EAD vinyl rub ons
ink
brads: MM and ?

Your next stop is the fabulous Jenny

Be sure to leave a comment on each designers blog as well as the EAD blog for your chance to win this adorable Woodland Friends Cling-It.

Thanks for stopping by!

Monday, June 14, 2010

Proud Hug layout and Flag Day living flag story

I just love this photo of Meghan and Skye. They are very close and it's very sweet. These Thrift Shop papers from October Afternoon are gorgeous and were perfect for this.


In honor of Flag Day, Kara was involved with a project at the Naval Station in Great Lakes, IL. They recreated a living flag that was originally done in November 1917. Everyone has been practicing several hours a day preparing for this. She said it was really boring to stand for hours at a time, but the end result was well worth it. She was a part of History and that is pretty darn cool if you ask me. She only knows that she was a stripe (I am pretty sure she said a dark stripe) and is by a star. Maybe she'll be able to give me more info now that she has a clear head. (In addition to doing this for several hours a day she had a big test she was studying for, which she passed.Yay!) Here is a link to the full story if anyone is interested in reading about it. http://www.dailyherald.com/story/print/?id=387863

this is the image from today:

this is the original image:

Sunday, June 13, 2010

Our newest Grad!

Meghan graduated from High School yesterday. She looks so beautiful and happy and we are so proud of her!!! We had a nice family celebration for her and all in all it was a wonderful day full of great memories.

(My wonderful SIL Jessica took this photo.)


We actually got to sit really close to her which was awesome! I wish we would have been able to be this close to Kara when she was graduating, but we are at the Spokane Arena, which is huge... Meghan's was held at the McCarthy Center at Gonzaga which was much smaller and more intimate. Skye took this photos and this is one of my favorites.

Her next step is Navy Boot Camp. She is leaving July 21st. I know I had posted early last week that it had been moved up, however that has since been changed again. *eyeroll* That's the government for you. lol Oh well, we will enjoy having her here with us as long as we can.

Tuesday, June 8, 2010

hello card


I made this card using Stickerz from the Saying Hello Sentiments and the Funky Frames set.

 

If you haven't been to the store in awhile, you've gotta go check it out. Fabulous new stuff is being added all the time!

It's a bittersweet week around here. Meghan graduates from High School on Saturday (You go girl!). However, we found out yesterday that she is being shipped out to Navy Boot Camp about 5 weeks earlier than expected. She was set to leave on July 22nd, but she is now leaving on June 18th. In a little over a week. *gulp* *sniff* We had a nice cry fest before I headed off to work last night. lol 
My heart still hasn't adjusted to Kara being gone and now we are sending another bird out into the world. Two of our precious girls leaving home within months of each other, having a child at war, and having an ill child makes my heart feel like lead some days. I am just thankful that I am a strong woman and can see the big picture. It's going to be extra quiet around here with just the 3 birds we have left. I told them last night that I am grateful that we still have years before they leave. :) 

day by day... sometimes even hour by hour. One of the most important lessons I have learned in life. It's what keeps me going. That and coffee. lol

The sun has decided to grace us with her full presence today. It's been a very unseasonably cool, rainy and sunless Spring around here. I think I might take Ashlyn outside and work on schoolwork under one of our beautiful Maple trees if she's feeling up to it. Too bad I have to work tonight. lol Have a beautiful day!

Monday, June 7, 2010

Sunshine and Flutterbug wishes

Here is another card I made using the fantastic Stickerz from EAD. I used the Fluttering Blooms Color Stickerz sheet for this card. This set also comes without color so you can customize them.
Thanks for stopping by! I hope you have a beautiful day. :)

Sunday, June 6, 2010

Hogs and Kisses card

This cute little piggy and phrase is from the Country farm Stickerz set. The fact that these Stickerz are repositionable made it perfect for me to try the pig out on several colors of cardstock until I found the one that I like best.
 Head on over the EAD store to check out all the other wonderful Sticker sets... more are being added weekly.
Don't forget about the Color Challenge. Details here. :)

Saturday, June 5, 2010

EAD Plum Shabby Color contest

EAD is adding yet another fun idea... a challenge with new goodies. How cool is that?!

Our Very First Color Challenge...YAY

Plum Shabby


 We thought it would be fun to design some
new products to match this months challenge.
 
Ok let's get down to Business

Details:
Entries due by June 19th @ midnight

You can do anything from  Home Decor, Scrapbooking,
Card making, or anything Crafty.

Everyone who plays along will receive a 
25% Discount Coupon 

And then we will have an outside judge pick a 
grand winner to win a $20.00 Gift Certificate.

*Please note you do not have to use our products in the challenge

We cant wait to see all your FABULOUS creations.

To include your entry, please visit the EAD Blog

Friday, June 4, 2010

EAD Designs weekly steal 6/4

This design is whimiscal and pretty and best of all, on sale!
Hop on over to the EAD Blog for some new products.
I'll be back later with some cards to share. :)

Thursday, June 3, 2010

Lucky Girl Crafts Kit Debut day 3

It's the last day of the blog hop for the debut of Lucky Girl Crafts. How are you liking the kit and the wonderful projects the team has created? Leave me a comment and let me know for your chance to win a small RAK. I will be drawing a name on Friday.
  Here is my final project from the kit. I did add some blue Glimmer Mist to tone the white background down a bit. I think it pulled everything together nicely. I have scrapped this photo before, but it worked well for the colors in this yummy kit.
For a chance to win some more RAK's as well as see what the other ladies did with the fabulous kit, please stop by their blogs:
Jessica
 Kim
and Sarabeth 

Thanks for visiting! Have a wonderful day!

Wednesday, June 2, 2010

Lucky Girl Crafts Kit Debut day 2

Hello! Welcome to day two of the Lucky Girl Crafts blog hop. I have a card as well as a wall hanging to share with you today. 
 
I enjoyed working with all the colors in this kit! They are so vibrant and happy!

To be entered in a drawing to win a small RAK from me, please leave a comment and let me know what some of your favorite color combos are. I will draw a random winner on Friday. Each day you leave a comment you are entered to win.
For a chance to win  some more RAK's as well as see what the other ladies did with the fabulous kit, please stop by their blogs:
Jessica
 Kim
and Sarabeth 
 

Tuesday, June 1, 2010

Lucky Girl Crafts Kit Debut

Hello! I had a blast to work with the June Lucky Girl Crafts Kit! Everything worked so well together and I was easily able to complete several projects and still have some leftovers. 
Here is a layout I made. 



 Lucky Girl kits will be jam-packed with a wide array of coordinating patterned papers, cardstock, stickers, rub-ons, ribbons & embellishments from your favorite manufacturers like Pink Paislee, My Mind's Eye, Jenni Bowlin, Tim Holtz, Prima and more.

Here is the first kit, Summer Lovin' kit.


Lucky Girl monthly kits are a great value at only $30/month + shipping. Annual subscriptions will be offered for $28/month + shipping. Shipping - at this time - is available to US residents only.
You can check out each new Lucky Girl kit beginning the 25th of each month. Our amazing design team will host monthly Blog Parties running the 1-3 of each month showcasing ideas for each kit - that way, both beginning and experienced scrappers will have plenty of fresh, new ideas with each kit. 

Lucky Girl kits can be purchased starting TODAY, JUNE 1st at http://www.luckygirlcrafts.com/.

For a chance to be entered into a drawing to receive a little RAK from me, please leave a comment on my blog telling me what your favorite thing about kits are, and what you would like to see in upcoming Lucky Girl kits. I will happily pass on suggestions to Jessica! :)

Your last stop on the blog hop is Sarabeth. She made a cute little coupon book and is featuring it today.
Be sure to check out the other Lucky Girl blogs for more great ideas! Kim and Jessica. There is also a chance to win a RAK from the Lucky Girl Crafts blog as well.

Come back tomorrow for some more projects from the team. :)

Friday, May 28, 2010

EAD Designs weekly steal 5/28

How cute is this set?






 Have a wonderful Memorial Day Weekend. This year the holiday has even more meaning to me since my step-son is currently serving in Afghanistan. Thank a Veteran today and say a prayer to all those currently serving in a war zone. They give all, and do so every minute of every day.