Holiday swap

I definitely had fun over at Scraps of Color with the Holiday swap. We had to create a card and a homemade gift was option.  My partner was Dianna Wilson that happens to be my sorority sister.  She just celebrated 50 years in Delta so I made her a simple tag and interactive mini album.  I recently purchased the prettiest Christmas paper stack by Recollections at Michaels to create it.

Celebrate Simplicity

This is what I'm feeling right now.  I'm working on various projects and realize my mind and body is becoming a bit tired.  Although unrealistic as it my sound, I need one day to do whatever I want.   No work, no projects, no request....Just 'Me Time.'   I look forward to refreshing my soul every Sunday in worship.  Maybe I should start this month and commit to scheduling monthly or quarterly pampering.  I'm learning less is more.  This sketch from Freshly Made Sketches helped me to realize that.  I am definitely one that loves layering my projects, but I kept it simple...I think.  Anywho,  just to relax with a manicure, pedicure and my herbal tea with a little jazz is everything.  Mmmmm a massage would do too! What do you do to relax?  Nothing like peace and tranquility.

Entering in the following challenges:
Freshly Made Sketches - Sketch challenge #412 FMS412

Moo-Mania & More - #204 Peace and Tranquility
Word Art Wednesday - Anything Goes #414-#415

It’s going to be his best day ever! This card was created for a baptism. This young man is 10 years old. He loves God and talks to Him often in prayer. I hope it blesses his heart to stay encouraged.

50th Wedding Anniversary

This was a team effort. My mother covered the boxes and together we designed this gift box for a dear couple. It's their 50th Wedding Anniversary and the colors are black, gold and cream.  They were extremely pleased and that made our hearts glad!

This is a close up of the topper.  I painted it gold and included a Robert Jackson digital that I colored of this cute couple.  The numbers are gold stickers.  My mother added the ribbon and tulle.

The bling is from Michaels

Altered Gift for my Crafty Friend

We had an Altered Gift swap at Scraps of Color. My partner was Mary Joyce who loves animal print and the color orange. I altered a wooden jewelry box from Michaels. This is my creation.  I pulled out some Animal print paper from Creative Memories.  It was the perfect selection.  This was so therapeutic.  I think I might get another one to play with.

Mary Joyce preferences was animal print and the color orange is her favorite.

Robert Jackson image...Card created and a beautiful set of orange flowers

The jewelry box was filled with embellishments and a Unity stamp set instead of jewelry

The black really defined it.  

Loving the hardware.

Box mark/tag using a Unity stamp for my friend

Animal print paper.  My sister loves bling!

I always have to have everything down before I get started.

Who? Bug A Boo

Just having fun in the craft room! When I can’t sleep it’s my place to go.  I decided to play with my digi by Bug A Boo and was inspired to create using a Cheerful sketch. It was fun distressing and using ink inspired by Alphabet Challenge.

Entering in the following challenges:
Word Art Wednesday:  Week #386-387 Anything Goes
Alphabet Challenge:  D is for Distressed Inks/Papers

Cheerful Sketches

It’s Been A While

Yes it’s been a while and I miss card making. On my visit to JoAnns I picked up a Die/Cutting magazine and it had this die by Tattered Lace on the back. I LOVE tea and it just happened to fall in my cart. LOL I can’t remember where I got the sentiment stamp from, but I hope the sweet Dear I’m going to send it to warms her heart.

Entering in the following challenges:

Aud Sentiments - #223 Any Sentiment, Except "Happy Birthday"

Word Art Wednesday - #380-381 Anything Goes

Crafting With An Attitude - Challenge 49 Anything Goes

Krafty Chicks Challenge - #448 Coffee, Tea, Hot Cocoa

Cute Card Thursday -#575 Feminine

Paper Craft Crew - PCC311 Tick Tac Toe  Sequin, Monochromatic, Favorite Color

Scrapbook Parties

I’m back in the craft room working on projects. I’ve been working on a few scrapbook parties and making interactive mini album kits! Oh what fun. My scrapbook group Creative Queen Crafters are totally awesome and supportive! Check us out with a few picture overload of all the fun. This was one of my sorority's event for Sisterhood Month.

I LOVE this group!

April, Lakeisa, Samantha, Princess, Veta, Kim, Rhoda, Gwen
Our aprons were designed by Samantha

Adding the final touches of their mini album

The card make n take was done by Gwen

They were engaged!

Who doesn't love to win prizes? We had plenty for everyone to take three!

Rhoda came up with our groups name! She's setting up our tool area.

LaFonde definitely had her share of FUN!

Our Delta Dear Geraldine has been wanting to do a scrapbook for years!

Did I say they were engaged?  Yes, Coloring appeared to be very relaxing.

Patricia was our photographer, but she was able to scrapbook as well.

Veta is assisting and taking photos too!

Doing what I do.....

Lakeisa helping me with the luggage.  I've had this Creative Memories luggage since 2000!

Yes Soror!  See you next time.  Looking forward to it!!