New Meljen's Challenge!

Sooooo, today is Thursday. I am supposed to have a new card for you to go with our new challenge at
Meljen's Designs, but I don't. I started a full time job last week a day after my "baby" left the nest for college. It has thrown me for a loop...but a good loop!!! I promise to play along with you if you promise to play along in this week's challenge. Deal? Deal!!! LOL The theme this week is very easy...
Anything Goes!!!!

I will try to get my card posted ASAP!!!!!

Thank you......have a blessed Thursday!!!!

Prayers for Cindy

Good Sunday to you. Today I'm asking my readers for a favor. Please pray for Cindy, she has been struck by that awful thing we call cancer. I don't personally know Cindy, but I do know God and I know HE can make miracles. I also believe in the Power of Prayer. So this is why I am sharing this with you!
You can read her story here:

Prayers for Cindy




Thank you. Have a blessed Sunday!

She's leaving for college!

Well, just 2 more days before I drop our "baby" off at college! It's a bitter sweet moment for me! I am so sad about not having her home. No more friday night football (I loved watching her cheer), sharing nail polish, watching her bake. But I am excited about the new chapter in her life as a Texas Aggie!

We went shopping yesterday for those "college neccesseties", on the list was bath towels. She bought 4 bath towels in cute, bright colors. I suggested we personalize them in some way just in case any of her room mates bought the same colors.

Here's what we did. She found a "K" font that she liked and printed out in a pretty big size. Not sure what size she used, but you get the idea.
Then we ironed on some Heat Bond Lite to some fabric scraps she chose to go with her towels.

We ironed the "K" onto the towels and then I machine stitched them on to make the washable.

Pretty cute, huh?

Sorry about the "off" colors..my photos aren't as good as they should be. The pinkish towel is actually a pretty fuschia and the blue is a torquoise.

I was thinking as I was stitching these on...when she was going into PreK I would write her name on everything! And now, as she enters college, I'm still personalizing her stuff! LOL

These were fun and I'm sure she will enjoy using them and remembering the day we put them together!

I'm gonna miss you my Lil' Aggie, but I'm so proud of you and the adventures that lie ahead of you!

Thanks for visiting. Have a wonderful Saturday!

Fluttering by to say Hello!

Happy Thursday to you! This summer has been so hot! Our average hi is 102, so how do I spend my days? Inside. I thank God for air conditioning! Without it, I'd be miserable!
I've got a new Meljen's Designs challenge for you! #123 is all about Ribbon! We want to see Ribbon on your project!


Digi Image---Meljen's Designs, Sentiment-Create with TLC, Patterned Paper (scraps) The Paper Studio, Blank Cards-Studio G, Misc-Chalks and Stickles

I hope you will get to play along with our "Tie a Ribbon" challenge. This one was lots of fun because I LOVE ribbon!!

Have a wonderful Thursday!

Happy 21st Bday!

Good Monday to you! Hope your weekend was a wonderful one!
Today I'm sharing my 1st Saturated Canary card. I just love these images and couldn't wait to color one up!!!
Today my son's girlfriend is celebrating her 21st Bday, so I wanted to make her an extra special card!
Oh to be that young again!

Digi Image: Saturated Canary, Sentiment-Microsoft Word, Patterned Papers: The Paper Studio,

21 Bling-The Paper Studio, Stickles-Studio G, Border Punch-Martha Stewart, Misc-Ribbon

Linking to these challenges:

House of Gilli-Add a Sentiment

Hooked on Crafts Challenge-#23 Let's Celebrate

Lexi's Creations-Sparkle and Shine

The Paper Girls Challenge--#13 Birthdays

Whoopsy Daisy-Anything Goes

Also...there is a great giveaway going on at

Give a Girl a Blog

 

 Stop by for a chance to win!!!

Thanks for stopping by today! Have a wonderful Monday!!!

Quick Teacher's Gifts

Really these could be a quick gift for anyone! I kept one for myself! Hope your Friday is going well. I have spent most of my day cleaning, but every once in a while I get the urge to do some crafting.

Sometimes I need some "instant gratification"....this project was perfect for that!

I found this pack of notepads at WalMart. It had 4 for just under a dollar. The box of golf pencils were found at Goodwill ($2 for about 150), and I had the ponytail ties ($1).

I also went thru my stash of scrapbooking stuff and just grabbed some embellishments.

And this is what I made:

I used XL brads, chipboard, felt flowers, etc.

Linking this to:

Sassy Cheryl's Show me #86

Okay...now back to house cleaning!! Have a wonderful weekend!

Fun Finds at Goodwill!

Happy Monday to all of you! I had a super fun weekend in Austin. I had a wonderful time visiting my college son, sight seeing, eating good food...and shopping at a wonderful Goodwill!!

I have recently gotten interested in Smash books...I haven't started one yet...but I am collecting goodies so when I do start! LOL

I have seen the new Martha Stewart binders from Staples, but I live an hour from the nearest one and haven't gotten in there, so I was thrilled to find this one at Goodwill, brand new for $3.

A swinger stapler w/ staples (.99), works great!

A box of 144 golf pencils (1.99), for cute little notebooks!

A new RingDex  w/ over 100 index cards (.99) for a cute mini Smash book!

A new 8.5x5 binder ($3) great for a day planner!

A "I love My Dog" pocket scrapbook (.99)!

And look at these beauties!!!

a beautiful glass jar for storage (1.99)

a Pylones Small Lady Grater (.99)

and a Vera Bradley business card holder (.99)

I knew nothing about the little grater until I googled it! Wow!!! What a bargain! These retail for about $30! And I found a Vera Bradley wallet like this one on Ebay for $16. So I think I got some pretty good deals!!!

I found many more items, but these were the "buys" that excited me!!! LOL

Thanks for visiting! Have a wonderful Monday!

Happy Birthday!

and Happy Thursday to you! Today is THE day for a new challenge at Meljen's Designs, the theme for Challenge #121 is Happy Birthday!!!


Card Details: Digi Image-Meljen's Designs, Patterned Papers-The Paper Studio, Border Punch-Martha Stewat, Stickles-Studio G, Misc.-Glitter Button and white twine (WalMart)

I hope you will get to play along with us this week! I prefer to be inside making cards rather then be outside in our sweltering, Texas heat!!!!


Linking this to:
Sassy Cheryl's Show Me #85


Have a great day!

A Denim Bag and Quilt Scraps

This is what I had to work with today:

A larger denim tote bag that was given to me about 2 years ago! And a quilt that has been much loved and cut into...my Mom found this at a thrift store for $2.

After thinking for a few minutes..and drinking a glass of sweet tea..

I decided to make this!

For my owl pattern, I simply drew out an owl figure onto some old newspaper. I then pinned it onto my quilt piece and cut it out.

 For the eyes, I used some plain cotton fabric and cut the circles using my Spellbinders dies and my Cuttlebug.  The triangle nose was cut free hand.

Pretty simple deal. And took less than an hour to put together. My kind of craft!

Linking this to:

Sassy Cheryl's Show Me #84

Thanks for stopping by today! Have a wonderful Thursday!

It all started with a ruffled skirt...

When I first saw this little girl's ruffled skirt at the thrift shop, I just KNEW I had to have it! I loved all the pretty ruffles and the color combo: gray and yellow!! And for $2, it was a steal! This skirt was about a size 10 in little girls. The only label on it said "65"
 But, I wasn't sure what I would do with it..til' one day it hit me!
Please forgive the blurry picture...I took it a few months ago with my cellphone.

I found this cute fat quarter at WalMart and it matched really well. A bargain for 75 cents! I found these purse straps many moons ago on clearance for $1 but can't remember where. 
So maybe a ruffled purse, right?  That would be cute........
But instead, I made my sister a Ruffled Apron! I had been stalking her Pinterest trying to decide what to give her for her birthday. She had pinned a cute ruffled apron. So here is my version:
FRONT OF APRON:

First I cut the elastic band off of the skirt. I then opened up the skirt by cutting up one of the seams.

 I measured how wide the skirt should be by wrapping it around me. (very technical, I know) Trimmed off the excess.  I then turned the sides of the skirt in a bit and stitched the raw edges. With the polka dotted fabric, I made a band and stitched that on.

BACK OF APRON:

I loved the fact that skirt, (now apron) had a thin, white lining fabric. It just finished off the apron so well. I was really pleased with my "repurposing project" and hope my sister was just as pleased with her "new" apron!

Linking this to:

                                                               Take a Look Tuesday

Thanks for stopping by. Have a wonderful Tuesday!

 

Thinking of You

Hope everyone had a wonderful weekend. Ours was super busy...I'm so happy to be able to slow down today.
As you know, every Monday I share a new challenge with you from Craft Your Passion Challenges. Today I'm sharing Challenge #120. The theme is Black & White PLUS one other color! I chose to use my favorite color........PINK!


Card Details: Digi image- Delicious Doodles, Sentiment-Microsoft Work, Glittery Black Cardstock-Doodlebug Designs, Cardstock-Bazzill, Rhinestones-The Paper Studio


Thanks for stopping by today!!! Have a wonderful Monday!

A Little Masterpiece!

My first ever ATC! Of all the years I've been scrapbooking, crafting, and cardmaking...I had never made an ATC! So this challenge over at Meljen's Designs was so much fun for me!
I just love these little things! What a wonderful way to use up all of those scraps in my stash and it was quick gratification!!! I hope you get to try out our Challenge #119 for yourself.


ATC details-Digi Image-Little Artist Mouse (Meljen's Designs), Patterned Paper Scraps-The Paper Studio, My Mind's Eye, Cardstock Scraps-Bazzill, Misc-Stickles, Border Punch-Martha Stewart

Linking to:
Sassy Cheryl's Show Me #83
Whimsy Stamps Challenge Blog #48 Punches and Edgers

Thanks for stopping by to visit! Your sweet comments are always welcome.
Have a wonderful Thursday!

New Challenge Monday!

Hope your weekend went well! Today I'm sharing a new challenge for you from Craft Your Passion Challenges, this challenge calls for Kraft Paper and Lace and/or Ribbon. I have used a beautiful image by our sponsor, A Day for Daisies.



Bookmark Details: Digi Image-A Day for Daisies, Patterned Paper-My Mind's Eye, Rhinestone Brad and Pearls-The Paper Studio, Misc-Vintage Lace Trim


Linking to:
Simon Says Stamp and Show--Anything Goes
Cupcake Craft Challenges #201 Le Tour De France


Thanks for visiting today!! Have a wonderful Monday!

Happy Birthday!

TGIF!! Hope your Friday is going well! I just finished up this card and thought I'd pop in and show it to you! I found this paper pad in my scrapbooking stash and really like the colors and patterned paper designs.
It's an oldie but a goodie from Making Memories. This was a great buy at Ross, it was a paper pad kit w/ embellies and stickers...950 pieces in all for $3!

Card Details: Digi Image-Bugaboo stamps, sentiment-Microsoft Word, Patterned Paper-Making Memories, Misc-Cardstock

Linking this to these challenges:

Crafting for All Seasons-#31 IceCream/Popsicles

The Sisterhood of Crafters-Lets Hear it for the Boys

Wishcraft-Waste Not Wednesday Wk 26-Have had this digi stamp forever. 1st time using it. :)

Have a wonderful Friday!

Going Gothic!

Happy Monday! Going Gothic is our theme this week over at Craft Your Passion Challenges. Challenge #118 is all about going Gothic.
On my card I am using an image by one of our sponsors, The Paper Shelter.


Card Details: Digi Image-The Paper Shelter, Patterned Paper-Unknown, Cardstock-Bazzill,
Flowers-The Paper Studio, Green Bling-The Paper Studio. others-Unknown

This was a super fun challenge. I really hope you will join us and play along.

Also....today is a very special day! It is my sister's Birthday!
So...Happy Birthday to my dear sister, Arlene!!! Wishing you a wonderful day!!! Love you!

Have a great Monday!!

New Meljen's Challenge!

Good morning!! I hope everyone had a wonderful 4th of July! Ours was sort of quiet. Stayed home with the hubby and he grilled burgers for us. I had one son working and the other lives away..so it was just our daughter and us. Guess that's what happens when the kids grow up. {{{sigh}}}.

I can't complain...it was a nice, relaxing day. Until my dryer stopped working. {{sigh}}. It runs, but doesn't heat. Not good for a dryer that's only 2 years old! Guess I'll be looking for a repairman today!

On a brighter note, today is the day for another fun challenge at Meljen's Designs. The theme for Challenge #117 is to use RED or BLUE. 


Card Details: Digi Image-Meljen's Designs, Senitment-Microsoft Works, Patterned Paper-My Mind's Eye, Misc. Machine Stitching, Buttons, Twine, and Stickles.

Thanks for stopping in today. I wish you a wonderful Thursday!

Happy 4th of July!!

I hope you are enjoying your day!
I'm using the latest freebie from Whimsiedoodles for my 4th of July card!!!

Have a great day!

Linking to these challenges:

Crafting for all Seasons-Patriotic

Divas by Design-Red, White and blue

Fab n Funky-Stars n' Stripes

Inky Impressions-Fireworks and/or Bling

Penny's Paper-Red, White and Blue

The Sisterhood of Crafters-Stars

Whimsy Stamps-Anything Goes

7 Kids Challenge Blog-Stars and Stripes

Wishcraft-Wastenot Wednesday Wk 25-Used some old Paper and Stars

Handmade Gift Exchange Part 1

So..I jumped the gun and started posting the Handmade Gift Exchange Part 2 and almost forgot to post about what I sent my pal, Ashlee!


I just love Handmade Gift Exchanges, so when Linda of Craftaholics Anonymous posted her gift exchange, I just HAD to sign up!


This is what I sent my pal Ashlee:

A cellphone/gadget pouch.

A collection of handmade cards and a gift tag.

This was such a fun swap, I looking forward to the next one in November!

Thanks for stopping by today! Have a blessed Tuesday!

Handmade Gift Exchange Summer 2012 Part 2

Don't you just love surprises?! I do! That's why I joined Linda's Handmade Gift Exchange over at
Craftaholics Anonymous.  I love handmade things so this swap was so fun for me!!!

I received these wonderful handcraft items from Sara Sach of Posh Pooch Designs. She is SO lucky to be on vacation right now, but I'd like to thank her for my wonderful gifts! And my fur babies thank her too!!!!

She sent me this wonderful crocheted bag:

And these super cute pooch bandanas!

This is Bella, modeling her bandana!

I couldnt' get the labs to cooperate, but they'll be wearing these tomorrow!

Thank you so much Sara for these wonderful gifts! And thank you

Linda of Craftaholics Anonymous for letting me participate!

My Little Honey Bee

Wow! Already Monday again!! How the weekend just flies by!!! It is time for another challenge from
Craft Your Passion Challenges. Challenge #117 goes really well with this week being that 4th of July is 2 days away!!! So how do you celebrate Indepdence Day? Chillin' or Grillin'??? THAT is the theme for Challenge 117.

I am using a super cute image from our sponsor Digital Delights.


Card Details: Digi Image-Digital Delights, Sentiment-Microsoft Word, Patterned Paper-My Mind's Eye, Border Punch-Martha Stewart, Misc. Stickles and Twine

And it goes OH SO perfectly with my niece and nephew's new HONEY business, Perez Beekeeping.




I sincerely hope you will get to play along with our challenge this week! You could win an awesome prize!

Linking to these challenges:

The Crafty Bloggers Network-Anything Goes
Fashionista Challenge-Winged Things
Make it Monday-Anything Goes
Thanks for visiting! Have a wonderful Monday!