So much to be THANKFUL for!

Everyday is a day of Thanksgiving!  I give Praise to GOD for life and I don’t take it lightly.  I’m trying to work on procrastination, because every second counts. Everyone is asking me what I want for Christmas.  I already have it! ...Food, clothes, shelter, good health, my talents, and my family & friends who love me.  Speaking of friends, this is the card I made for Scraps of Color Friday nite chat challenge.  The sentiment reads:  “Like the flowers and the bee great friends are we”.



Used chalk pencils



Here's a close up of the 3D effect on the daisy and bee.
Hope you can see the sparkly fluff

I Love Making 'Mini' Memories

Someone has an obsession with mini albums.  I admit I really do LOVE to make them so I created a layout of my collection on my shelf. 

Below are over 50 paperbag mini albums I put together for The Sharin & Carin' Breast Cancer survivors to make memories of their families as well as their journey.  What lovely ladies...They inspire me and each year I look forward to memory making with them.



My scrappy friend Mika sent me these minis except for the small 7 gypsies mini which was sent by my scrappy friend Sharon.  Can't wait to create!  They make great gifts so I believe I'll be making a few for Christmas!

ATC card giveaway for Breast Cancer Survivors

I participated in an ATC give-a-way at Scraps of Color.  They will be received by Breast Cancer Survivors. We were asked to make only five, however, I can go on and on and on.  It'a wonderful way to use your scraps for someone who will treasure them.


They are cute to make as cards too!



For My Breast Cancer Survivors

This slide card was made for my Breast Cancer Survivors.  We were blessed this 'Pink' Sunday with six survivors from our church.  From a couple of months notice to 28 years of survival.  GOD IS GOOD!

Side view

Front view



Guest Host of Friday nite 30 minute card chat challenge at SOC!

On to the challenges, which were all around a DOUBLE dose and 3 times the FUN!   They needed two items and had to add three for FUN.

1^st challenge (Let the FUN begin!)

DOUBLE Dose =  Need Stamped image (add a little color) & Stamped sentiment

3 X The FUN = 1) Mat the image & sentiment with solid cardstock, 2) Use bling on the card, 3) Add a decorative edge

2^nd challenge (Peek a Boo I see you!)

DOUBLE Dose =  Need a circle or oval punch & sentiment

3 X The FUN =Punch a circle or oval on the front of the card, stamp the sentiment inside so you can see it, put a cluster of embellishments in a row (going up or down) one has to be a 3d embellishment

3^rd challenge (In diSTRESS)

DOUBLE Dose = Need three strips of paper & ink pad
3 X The FUN =  1) Embellish a diecut/chipboard/or flower, 2) ribbon/lace/or fiber, 3) buttons



4^th challenge (Tic Tac Toe)

DOUBLE Dose =  Adhere a solid cardstock 3 ½ x 3 ½  to the front of your card & strips to form a grid

3 X The FUN = 1) Add the game pieces with hearts, brads, bling, buttons, etc.,  three in a row must be alike2) Adhere ribbon, 3) Add sentiment either stamp or rub on…can’t be handwritten  Have FUN with it!

Image to Create on Scraps of Color

Enjoyed being the guest hostess for Friday nite 30 minute card chat challenge over at Scraps of Color.  Mary Joyce sent the image for all to create before 11:00pm and then the challenges begin at 8:00pm. This is the card I created with the image. It had so many cute details.  It seems to be a bit dark.  I need brighter and bolder color markers.

We wrapped it up around midnight.  Check out my creations....I was a tid bit slow because I either broke my toe or dislocated it last Thursday. Slowly but surely I got around my scrapbook room to create.  No I already know what you are going to ask. I did not go to the doctor.  I’m a ‘bad’ patient.  I put a splint on it and wrapped it tight with tape. A physical therapist and nurse took a look at it and gave the same advice. : )

Friday Nite Challenge at Scraps of Color

What a FUN nite from 6:30pm-11:30pm on SOC making four cards while chatting with some awesome friends.   It started with a challenge from Mary Joyce to design a card from the three ladies making it funny.  After seeing the last lady with the peace sign. I thought of Love, Peace and Soul from Soultrain.  Didn't want to cut them out individually and separate so I came up with Love, Joy & Peace baby!  Had a lot of fun designing their outfits and thought the perfect paperpack to use was Basic Grey Lime Rickey.

Products used:

Basic Grey Lime Rickey pp

Copic marker

Marvy LePlume II markers

Bling

Hero Arts alphabet stamps

We moved on to our Friday nite 30 minute card challenge  hosted by Renee 

The 1st challenge was to use black & white, ribbon, button, flower, stamped image or sentiment.   It took me about 40 minutes. I double matted the stamped image and cut out the popcorn & bottle using pop dots to adhere to the card.  I tied two different black & white ribbon to the striped one.

Products used:

Hanna  stamps - Cslumber

PaperStudio flower

Ribbons from Hobby Lobby

The 2nd challenge was to make a masculine birthday card.  It took me about 45 minutes.  I pulled from my stash and took more time to give it a distressed look by inking the edges, cutting out the stars, and working with the cardboard.  I love the way it all came together.

Products used:

Scrappy Cat clear stamps - Birthday Wishes

The rest is scraps from my stash including the cardboard

The 3rd challenge was to make a card using an animal for a childs birthday.  Finally a card I made within 30 minutes.  I think I got the swing of it now!  If I had more time I would have embossed the owl.  Instead I used stickles to make it pop and inked the edges and background.

Products used:

We R Memory Keepers pp

Inkadinado stamps

American Crafts thickers - daiquiri

Stickles - crystal and black diamond

Thanks for looking!