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Tuesday, December 27, 2011

 Yes ...Monday was Mojo Monday ...I am behind...
 Here is my attempt ...yes I had to try the circle one ....
 here it is open ....



So here is the "Mashup" Challenge :
  1. Make a project using the "Sketch".
  2. Or Make a project using "Watercoloring".
  3. Or "Mash it Up" and create a project using the "Sketch & Watercoloring" .
Now this layout I did color the flowers ...I have been trying to learn ...
the papers are Micheal's Recollection paper...
the flower I painted is from Fast & Fabulous --Stampin Up
the nwords from Stampin up Live like you mean it.
hope this works ...
I hope everyone had the greatest of Christmas and awesome buys Boxing Day...

Thursday, December 22, 2011


The season has started ....
ICE FISHING..
this is a brook trout ..
WOW..
Barry holding
Corey's first caught fish
this year ...
the boys caught lots ...

Wednesday, December 21, 2011

FM#37 A Chip Off The Old Block!

So here is the "Mashup" Challenge :
  1. Make a project featuring "Chipboard (Precut or Diecut )".
  2. Or Make a project with "Distressing ( ink, scissors or the Cutter Tool Kit)".
  3. Or "Mash it Up" and create a "Distressed Project featuring Chipboard"
And a Mojo Monday Challenge 
Yes I combined the 2 challenges ...I am so far behind...
the Happy Holidays is on a chipboard shape ...the paper is from Micheal's...
so what do you think ???
Now this next challenge again is 2 challenges in one ...
trying hard to catch up ...before the big comes ...

This challenge is from Scrap N Stamp...
and
combine with this challenge from...

This is my attempt putting the 2 challenges together...
and I even embossed it ....what do you think????
Honorable Mention 
Yes a honorable Mention ...Thank you so much
Now I am caught up ...I hope you stop by all those blogs and check out the challenges
it is a lot of fun and you created and use your imagination...
Please also stop by family and friends ...I know they all have something they are sharing ...
Have a great day

Tuesday, December 13, 2011

This week we have a technique challenge for you, so please use Dry or Wet Embossing on your project.
 
Scrapbook Essentials BC
Ok here is my try ...I did the dry embossing on the ornaments ...
put the embossing ink on the embossing  folder then paper inside ...
then pulling out put on the silver sparkle embossing powder..
Merry Christmas embossed with Rainbow crystal by Stampendous
the edge is done by a wheel called Holiday Lights by rollagraph
( a wheel I got from my SIL Nina) paper products Recollection
I hope this works for everybody ...I tried all day to figure out this embossing thing
never watched so many videos ...
Here is one of the house Sam and Ethan did for Xmas
He is so sweet ...they even did popcorn and old fashion chain for their tree....
loves his ornaments
Have a great evening ...

Monday, December 12, 2011

And along with Mojo Monday I am also doing Sisters In Christ Challenge
ChallengeIn honor of Christ's birthday, make a birthday card/project.
and can you believe it ...Mojo Monday up on Monday ...
Background paper Botanical Collection..
so is the homemade flower and main square from this collection.
Other paper from recollection...the Happy Birthday I am no sure
I have had it for awhile.

Have a great week and don't forget tomorrow is
Essential Sketches  make sure you check it out..
Nina is one of the designers ...

Friday, December 9, 2011

FM#36 Baby It's Cold Outside!

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So here is the "Mashup" Challenge :
  1. Make a project featuring "Snowmen".
  2. Or Make a project using the colors "Blushing Bride, Baja Breeze & Basic Grey".
  3. Or "Mash it Up" and create a "Snowman project with the colors Blushing Bride, Baja Breeze & Basic Grey".
*With all of our Challenges that have a Stampin' Up! Color Combo, you may substitute any colors with similar ones you have on hand.

Well here is my attempt ...hope my color choices are close ...
The paper is mostly Recollection paper from Michael's
The snowflake background is Cuttlebug
The ornaments on the pink Craft Concepts
The snowlady and seasons greeting Dollar store...
and can you believe it I have the card up on a Friday ...wow
Have a great weekend ...
and make sure you stop by the list of family and friends ...

Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Well the parties are over ...good times by all...

Now for the big news
Sister-In-Law Nina ...has joined a team of very talented ladies who will  
challenge us that love to create cards or whatever comes to mind....
so here is the place to be and visit...

Challenge #1-A Sketch {Whimsical Butterflies 1}

Hello and welcome to the brand new challenge blog called "Scrapbook Essentials BC Challenges". We are sponsored by the online crafting store "Scrapbook Essentials BC" and we will be featuring the products they carry in their online store.
Scrapbook Essentials BC
and make sure you check out Nina's site
Here are the rules ...for the challenge...
 Our Rules for Playing:
  1. Create a NEW project for this challenge.
  2. Be sure to link your blog with a direct link to the post you would like us to visit.
  3. Please put a link on your post to our challenge.
  4. Create a project with only 3 challenges including our challenge.
  5. Feel free to use any crafting products you have!
So here is my card...hope you like it
The background paper is Michael's Recollection
embossing folder is Craft Concepts
The butterfly paper is S.E.I.- chocolat
the butterfly is K & C Company
words and hearts from ???
I can tell you I will be doing another card with the butterfly theme ...
I remembered half way through this card
that I had got a butterfly collection from Nina and I've gotten try it ...
So make sure you stop by the new challenge blog it is on my side bar....


Tuesday, December 6, 2011

First things first ...Happy Bithday to
Bare & Bill (yes the boys are twins)
our granddaughter Maddy
nephew Bobby
and Happy Anniversary
our daughter and son-in-law
Candy and Dj...
busy day ahead ...

Wow can you believe it Monday and here I am ....oh my gosh...
in doing the Mojo Monday layout I wanted to try my hand at another
shaker card....I filled this one with hearts and X & O's
the paper is Michael's Recollection ...
I used the spellbinder Deckled Rectangles
the Happy Anniversary is fromTLC...bow the dollar store..
this weekend and today this was our gas prices in town ...
we all know sooner or later it will go back to the real gas price ...
the most we have seen it in this area is $1.19

Now I know everybody has shared something new so please stop
and leave some love you can found them in family and friends on the side .

Monday, December 5, 2011


ChallengeMake a card/project that features an angel, such as in the patterned paper,
a stamped image, a charm, etc. 
Ok I have no angel stamps so I had to go to my digital stuff ....
now this angel was in a kit that I got ...like 4 years ago ...it was called
One Night In Bethleham...hope you enjoy ...
Now make sure you stop by my SIL Barb ...we do this challenge together ...
Ok
Now it's time to work on my Mojo card if I can ...
Have a great day

Celebrate in a BIG way this Christmas and generously give the BEST gifts!
Give the gift of forgiveness, kindness, time, and smiles
and wrap each one with love!
You will be giving the perfect gift and spreading
the true reason for the season!


Sunday, December 4, 2011

So here is the "Mashup" Challenge :
  1. Make a project featuring "A Shaker Card".
  2. Or Make a project with a "Winter Theme".
  3. Or "Mash it Up" and create a " Winter Themed Shaker Card. "
so here is my try ...my first shaker and I am going to try another ...make sure if you get a chance stop by
Friday mashup...and check out Nina's Friday Mashup card it is awesome ....

Paper used from about 3years ago and I can't remember who's it was sorry
the Spellbinder used was Holiday Tags the 3D tree is from Taylor Expressions...
those items I borrow from Sam...thank so much
and of course Ethan showing off some of his crafting ...
here are his painted christmas ornaments ...
and his christmas tree for the fridge ...he loves to create
Well have a great evening ....don't forget Mojo Monday ...
and make sure you stop by all the family and friends ..they all have something to share...

Thursday, December 1, 2011

Yes Mojo Monday ...and here it is Thursday ....catching up
well here we go ...I also did the challenge for Mashup Friday ...
So here is the "Mashup" Challenge :
  1. Make a project featuring "A Christmas Theme".
  2. Or Make a project using the colors "Aqua, Chocolate and White".
  3. Or "Mash it Up" and create a "Christmas themed project using the colors Aqua, Chocolate and White".
so I hope this card ...shows the layout for Mojo and the colors that Mashup wanted used....
the paper is Bazzill...called Patina...the brown is Recollections...button from the Lost & Found collection..
the cupcake stamp Walmart ...hope you like....
Now a bit of sharing from me ...this is a stocking our daughter Patty did
this is her second one so far ...she is helping a lady out who wanted them for Xmas..
Below is Hannah and her cute hair style that mom did ...
And Abi ...wow your ringlets are awesome...
Sam and Ethan and I at Michael's looking at all the sales...
Mommy where is the snow ....snow  please

he is so sweet ....
Well have a great day ...
and please make sure you stop by all the family and friends blogs....