teacher's gifts....

I rocked these out this morning...early...luckily I had all the things cut out and a vision of what I wanted to do and had ideas from HERE and HERE.  Thank you girls!  If I would've had more time I would've probably sewn BUT anyway....

 I literally had 2 minutes for these shots, hopefully you can make out what they look like.  I used my cricut to cut the actual tags & paper snowflakes.  Then I used the Elle's studio 'Tis the Season kit, and the Scrapbook Circle Jingle all the Way kit.  Love how they are all different but go together at the same time.  I left the back blank so that if they want to write they can OR if they want to craft with them (which they both do.) they can...
I wrapped some gifts today--yipee!  A little at a time and it will get done.  I'm off to clean up my mess :)  Thanks for stopping in for a visit!

Cardabilities #40

This is my last card for Cardabilities, I really enjoyed my time as a designer thank you Karan for a chance to play with your sketches!

 Serious serendipity with the transparency it's by My Mind's eye it was from one of my Scrapbook Circle kits, it didn't fit with any of the designs I went with but I laid it aside and then this sketch came and I KNEW what I needed to do with it!

 Here's a little side view of this bad boy:

really LOVED using Summer Days Echo Park behind (for the clouds) and the stickers in that line for the rest.  Do you notice the little green flower popping up behind?  My border was to short....
Life has been a little crazy, but good--trucking a long though!  Thanks so much for the visit!!

soccer & cardabilities #39

Wow this week is just flying and PACKED full of things!  This afternoon we have the 2nd of 5 soccer games this week.  (the other one was on Tues. for my girl and, they won!!  She even scored a goal, she was a little nervous and surprised herself.  She was also fouled and the penalty kick was good too--she didn't get to shoot it.  they have an appointed shooter...) Then tonight we have 2 soccer practices--yes, I am a PROUD soccer mom.  It's crazy, it's busy, but my kids really enjoy it!

Okay, you didn't come here to read about soccer you want to see my card for sketch #39 over at Cardabilities:

 a little side view:

aren't these papers just SO yummy?!  They are from Echo Park....(Victoria Garden collection).  I'm off and running like a crazy person.  Thanks for the visit today!

My take on Sketch #38 Cardabilities

Life has been so busy with family the last few days, it's nice to be back in blogging land!  Today I want to share with you my take on sketch #38 for Cardabilities:
the sketch:

my card:

I made this card using my scraps!  Just love those paper flowers, so easy to make!  If anyone is interested I could make a tutorial--just let me know!  all the product minus the flower, pearls and sentiment are fancy pants (really old).  The Cardabilities DT did an awesome job with this sketch!  If you want to play and view their takes go HERE.

Off and running like always!  My boy just reminded me that I need to place his book order and the other just reminded me that they have a class auction today!  Better get going!  Thanks for the visit.

Cardabilities #37

I wanted to share my card from this sketch:

here is my take on it:

this card took a mind of it's own--this paper from Bo Bunny was just so fun to work with and layer up!  It really only took me about 20 minutes to get this card all together, I did have to let the stickles dry and chipboard too.  The other design team members did such a FABULOUS job you can see what they did HERE.

had a visit with the dentist today, couple things on that.  GRATEFUL I have dental insurance but truly hate the shot, and drilling....they had to fix some old silver fillings that stuff flew EVERYWHERE.  It's so weird to have your mouth numb, in fact it's still numb....Ah, well the filings look great!  We get to go back this afternoon because one of my kids has a chipped tooth that needs to be filled--hope he doesn't freak out, I had to use a stress ball, and yoga breathing when they were drilling...

Thanks SO much for stopping by for a visit!

Cardabilities #36

yes, it's been a week since I blogged last!  But I went to girl's camp with my girl Monday, was a walking zombie on Thursday, felt a little more like myself yesterday, and today I think I've finally caught up on my missing sleep.  It was a BLAST!  (I'll post some pictures later on, right now my iphoto is being upgraded and I can't post anything!)

So today is the reveal for the Cardabilites sketch #36:

I really like the fact that it's simple, I went a little overboard myself--but had SO MUCH fun!  (I used Echo Park Splash line.)

as you can tell because of the direction of the umbrella I flipped the card a bit.  I especially like the googly eyes on the crab. 

 *One little tip to add dimension is pop dots on the back of the stickers.  you don't have to back the sticker with anything just apply directly to the sticker--it just adds that little touch.*

Thanks so much for popping in for visit!  If you feel like you want to play along the link for the Cardablities is HERE.

  

Cardabilities #35!

My first card for Cardabilities went live today!  The sketch is super fun and we would love to have you play--just make sure that you link your card up on the BLOG.
here is the sketch:

and my take:

I had a blast playing with Echo Park Summer days on this card.  I was also excited to pull some of my older embellishments that have been buried (buttons, bling around the sun) I just did a SERIOUS clean out of my stuff and it feels good to know what I have and where it's at! :)

thanks for stopping in for a short visit!

cardabilities #33 and some FUN scrappy news!

I had so much fun playing with this sketch from Cardabilities, my term hasn't officially started but I still wanted to play!

the sketch:

the card:

supplies used:

Scrapbook Circle July kit!

rubons: making memories

jewel: $1 section Michaels'

So excited to be using up from my stash, the rubons are ones that I've had for 2005!  those are some great rubons, they haven't cracked or flaked in all that time....

my scrappy news?  this morning as I was looking through my blogs (on my google reader) I went to the October Afternoon blog and LOOK!  I was featured with my layout!! :)  Made my day!

today is supposed to be 112 degrees!  yeah, that is DISGUSTING!  I will be staying inside in my nice air conditioned home--LOVE my air conditioning--I DO! :)

I'm off to hang out with the kids, thanks for the visit--hope your day is WONDERFUL!