Monday, August 17, 2009

Happy Monday-BBTB

Happy Monday Everyone! This morning I hear nothing as I sit and type...all of my kids are in school...after 10 years of having someone on my hip at all times...this is VERY strange! I am not sure if I like it or not I keep trying to talk to someone and no one answers...LOL.

So this week over at BBTB we were challenged to use card 2 and envelope 2 and the color yellow! I have had this lime rickey paper for a while now and I thought this would be the perfect opportunity to use it. I also combined this weeks challenge with the on-going challenge/contest for Cards for Heros. If you haven't heard about cards for heros head on over to scrapstreet and see what's going on! This week Karen Russell gave away a spot in her amazing photography class...you don't want to miss all of this fun!

Here's my card:



Well, I am off to be productive with my extra time. Have a great day everyone!


Monday, August 10, 2009

Cards for Heros & BBTB

Happy Monday Everyone! We are having a beautiful day here in Colorado. My kids are enjoying their last 2 days of summer and we will be back into the daily school madness rush really soon! It's crazy to think how fast our summer has flown.



So have you heard of Cards for Heros (cardsforheros.org)? If not it's a non-profit organization devoted to bringing joy to soldiers overseas by means of handmade cards. Handmade cards are sent to soldiers and they are able to pick out cards to send back to their families. Families really enjoy getting letters from their solider....and crafters can unite and joy together to help out these families in such a simple way.

Scrapstreet.com is currently running a 3-week sponsored contest to help out! If you love Jillibean Soup, Marks Paper & Company, and Elle's Studio...you will want to check out these prizes! So what are you waiting for head on over and check it all out and get involved in a good cause...it's not too late to sign up...head on over to this thread (http://scrapstreet.com/MessageBoard/index.php?topic=55753.0) to sign up today! Why not share your talents to brighten a soldiers day!

Here's a card that I made that also happens to utilize the challenge this week from BBTB which was to use the scallop square cut from the celebrations cartridge.




I hope you will join us! Meet some new friends and also do something nice for someone else! Have a super week everyone!

Friday, July 31, 2009

Blog Candy Winner

Happy Friday everyone! As mentioned earlier in the week...today is the day that I am drawing the winner of my blog candy! So without further adieu...using random.org...the winner of the Girl Friday line is....








Congrats Jeri! Email me: jenthecrazyscrapbooker.blogspot.com to claim your prize! Have a super weekend everyone!

Sunday, July 26, 2009

BBTB Blog Hop

Happy Monday Everyone! I am excited to be sharing something today! Woohoo! This week over at BBTB we were challenged to use the "Couples" Cut from the Going Places Cartridge. This cartridge is a lot of fun...and includes a lot of trendy cuts.

Here's my take on this weeks challenge:



Also, since we are "hopping" this week, each of us will be offering up a prize! So today through thursday you can leave me a comment here on my blog for your chance to win....

Cosmo Cricket's Girl Friday entire Line! (woot, woot)



The winner will be announced here on my blog this coming friday! The winner will be chosen by random draw using Random.org...good luck to all that enter!

Now on with the hop! From my blog you will want to hop on over to Heather's Blog! and see her amazing creation!

Have a super week!

Friday, July 17, 2009

Summer, Summer, Summer time....and digiments!

For some reason I have that song on my mind this morning! Perhaps it's the beautiful Colorado skies that I have been waking up to lately...our rain has finally let up! If you live outside of Colorado...I guess I should explain that we have had rain every single day (not even joking) from the end of May until last week...I thought I was going to go crazy! Lucky for us it was usually in the afternoon...but we are just now getting true summer time weather...HOT...and boy does it feel good!

So, it's been a while since I have blogged. I have received several emails...thank you everyone for your kind words and thoughts...I am enjoying the summer with my family! Although we haven't really gone on any "big trips" we have just enjoyed the simpler things in life like hanging outside every night watching the kids ride bikes, socialize with neighbors, and having BBQ's with friends.

Some of our big accomplishments/happenings this summer (I really need to get some pictures)

1. Jackson (my oldest) broke yet another arm! UGH! He went to his grandparents house for a week...had a blast and on the last day broke his wrist...so he has a cast up his arm (I SO need to take a photo...)
2. Ashlee is now officially able to ride her bike without training wheels. She has been doing it for a little while on her own but she is finally over the bump of being scared and she is crazy wild on her bike this summer...that's my girl!
3. I've been getting my bootie kicked by Jillian...yep enjoying her work out tapes...that girl does not mess around! Happy to report that I am feeling a lot better :)
4. Everyone has a killer tan...well except me ;) LOL I don't think I could ever get dark...well and Gavin too LOL he's going to be a real white/pale boy just like his Mom :)
5. We have really all grown closer over the summer...which is just one of the coolest things about having your kids home for the summer :)

Okay enough rambling...I am so going to be taking more photos. Chad and I have also taken a little photo course together so no more excuses for him about not using the camera.

So, I have done a little creating too...not a bunch but a little. I can't believe that my 3-month design term is coming to a end over at digiments this month. I have enjoyed creating with Michelle's digiments, but I have decided that in order to focus more on my family, I will not be able to continue on at this time...I wish Michelle much success in her endeavor.

Today I have a sneak peak for you using one of the digiments from the newest release (coming out tomorrow)! The sentiment on this little card came from the kids bible quotes (*these are so fun you are going to love them):



You are going to love this set of digiments....24 Digiments in total will be released TOMORROW!! - priced at $1 each with a $5 minimum purchase, or $10 for the entire new release. Also make sure to check out the current contest going on over at digiments you could win the entire set for free!

I've also started creating little things here and there for our Disney Cruise that we will be taking at the end of August! I can't believe how fast the date is approaching...it will be here before we know it! Here's one of the little autograph books that I made with my daughter yesterday...



Well we are off to get ready for the day...I am taking the kids to ride a train in one of our local parks and then we will head over to have lunch with Dad :) Have a super weekend everyone!

Friday, June 12, 2009

Digiments Sneak Peek

I have a little digiments sneak peek to share today! Tomorrow Michelle will be releasing another awesome collection of 30 digiments (digital stamps) for sale! The sentiments range from Patriotism to friendship! Make sure to stop by the blog tomorrow and grab yours because there are going to be some AMAZING deals! (click here to head on over to the digiments site)
Now on with my sneak peek. With this new release there are some really awesome sentiments that are just perfect for those wonderful sisters in our lives! So here's a little acetate card I made using one of the sister sentiments:



Tomorrow I will also have another little project to share (as well as it being on the digiments blog ;))

Have a super friday everyone!

Wednesday, June 3, 2009

Changes...

I just wanted to put out a general posting letting everyone know that I am very flattered by all of the emails and comments that I have received and the friendships that I have made over the last couple of years. I truly do love paper crafting...but I have turned a "hobby" into a job...and I have not spent as much time with my family as I need to. They truly are more important to me then ANY hobby, publications that will not matter in 10 years, or filling my room full of FREE products...and I need to refocus on my marriage and my kids.

Now, this is not saying that I will not be still sharing my work, freebie cuts, etc. But I can not promise that I will be doing this weekly. I will continue with my designing for special teams that I am on...and I will still be sharing those things here on my blog for now.

Basically, I have realized that life is too short to watch it from my craft room window, while working for free things that my husband can afford to buy me anyway...I need to go out and enjoy life with my family again.

Have a super week everyone!