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Vibrant Christmas

Hello blog friends!

How are you doing this fine Saturday evening? Did you do anything fun or exciting today? Today was filled with LOTS of cardmaking and prepping for my craft fair. I have almost 100 gift tags made so far! Since I have been making so many gift type items, I have been wanting to make some actual cards….here are two that I made today. {There will be more in the next few days.}

Yesterday I went to Wal-Mart and bought some fun, vibrant Christmas chip board stickers. OH MY GOODNESS! I absolutely love these colors- aren’t they fun?! These colors put me in such a happy mood. I’m so loving the non-traditional Christmas colors this year! I have some fun pom pom trim that Wendy gave me that has been waiting to be used. I FINALLY found a project that would work perfectly with the pom poms!

Do any of you have your Christmas cards designed? If so, which colors are you going to be using? We still need to design our family Christmas card….with all of us being cardmakers, it’s always interesting to see which colors/ style we go with each year. If you have your Christmas card designed, be sure to send me a picture- I would love to see what you made!

I hope you all have a great rest of the night. Thanks for stopping by!

{Vibrant Jolly card supplies}
Paper: Red, Ripe Avocado, Bitty Box Basics, Bitty Dots Basics
Other: White grosgrain ribbon, Hot Pink pom pom trim, chipboard

{Vibrant Happy Holidays card supplies}
Paper: Ripe Avocado, Raspberry Fizz, Bitty Box Basics, Bitty Dots Basics
Other: White grosgrain ribbon, SU! scallop border punch, chipboard

Praying for You

Hello dear friends!

How are you all doing on this blissful Autumn day? Here in Washington the sun is just starting to rise, and it looks like it’s going to be a beautiful day. {It’s cold, but at least it’s not raining!}

I cannot believe that’s it’s almost the end of the week already. This week really flew! Last night while I was stamping, I realized that I have only ONE month to prepare for my craft fair. Oh goodness, I’m a little bit stressed! I really don’t have all that much merchandise…. I’m going to be bringing everything I have in my Etsy store, so that will help a tiny bit. So far I have a couple of notebooks, a few post it note covers, various cards and some gift tags. Yikes-a-bee! {anyone else seen Win a Date with Tad Hamilton?} I really need to get moving on my products- December is going to be here before I know it!

Oh, I don’t think I told you all yet…. I’m going to be going to California in two weeks! I’m excited, but also a little worried. Since work is picking up for Christmas, I’m scared to see all the work I’ll have for me when I get back. Also, since my craft fair will be the next weekend, I’m hoping that I’ll have almost everything prepped. We are FINALLY taking a family vacation. Yes, most families do theirs in the Summer….not us! Since we have all been crazy busy, this was the only time we could make it work.

That’s all for now. Got to work early so I figured I would give you all a post. :) Hope you all have a grand Thursday!

Stamps: Life, Damask Designs
Paper: White, Berry Sorbet, Summer Sunrise, Bitty Box Basics
Ink: Vintage Sepia, Summer Sunrise, Berry Sorbet, Ripe Avocado
Other: Berry Sorbet twill ribbon, Heidi Swapp edge distresser {see my plug here}

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Gingerbread Notepad

Oooohhhhh, I’m so sorry for not posting this sooner! I intended to post it on Monday but got busy. Then I was going to post it yesterday but started making more things for my craft fair. I’m writing a quick post before I get ready for work…you don’t mind, do you?

How has your week been so far? I have been crazy busy at work {people getting ready for Christmas}, and also working my behind off for my craft fair. I just got the paperwork so now I’m REALLY REALLY excited. If you’re in the Seattle area and are interested in going, let me know! I’ll send you the details!

Most of you know that I watch movies/ tv show while I’m making cards. Since I’m already a slow crafter this probably doesn’t help! Oh well. Since I’m alone in the studio, it’s nice to have something to watch and also catch up on some shows! I recently discovered The Mentalist- such a good show! I’m such a junkie for crime shows! Since this show only has one season so far, I’m going to need another show soon. Any recommendations?

Well, I need to scoot. Gotta get ready for work and pack my gym bag for my session tonight. Oh, did I tell you? I have lost 4 pounds so far! Only 16 pounds left….

**If you’re interested in purchasing this notepad, it’s listed here on my Etsy store.**

Stamps: Small Solid Circle, Take Note, Holiday Button Bits
Paper: Cream, Aqua Mist, Ocean Tides
Ink: Vintage Sepia, Tea Dye Duo
Other: Aqua Mist buttons, Ocean Tides Saddle Stitch ribbon, white notepad

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Polka Dot Notepad


Can you believe that the weekend has already come and gone?! Time really does go by faster when you get older! I can only imagine what it’s going to be like when I’m 40!

Today I have the first notepad cover that I decorated. I absolutely love how it turned out! It’s girly, simple and also practical! The notebook measures 4 x 6 and has 150 blank white pages. I’m making a lot of these for my craft fair- tons of different colors and styles to appeal to a large number of people. I was thinking of selling them 2/ $10 or $6 each. What do you think? Does that sound reasonable to you? I’m thinking since it’s practical and pretty, it’ll make for some good, easy Christmas presents.

I have one more post for you today. Cindy gave me an award so I thought I would join in on the fun. {Thanks so much, Cindy!} I am so thankful for my blog followers and those who enjoy my work. You sweet words and comments make blogging so much fun! If it weren’t for you all, I probably would have quit by now!

**If you’re interested in purchasing this notepad, it’s listed here on my Etsy store.**

Stamps: Small Solid Circle, Take Note
Paper: White, Brown Kraft, Berry Sorbet, Spring Moss, Ripe Avocado
Ink: Vintage Sepia, Tea Dye Duo
Other: Berry Sorbet button, crocheted flower, twine, SU! scallop border punch, Marvy Super Jumbo Scallop Square punch, Marvy Mega Scallop Square punch, white notepad

Another Blog Award


I received this award from Cindy– isn’t it adorable? Again, thanks so much for this awesome award! Knowing that my blog doesn’t go unnoticed is an award in itself- this is just icing on the cake! :)
The rules are : I need to pass this award on to five people, post on their blog to let them know I left this award, and then I need to answer a list of questions in ONE word.

1. Where is your cell phone? dresser
2. Your hair? messy
3. Your mother? sleeping
4. Your father? sick
5. Your favorite food? chicken
6. Your dream last night? unmemorable
7. Your favorite drink? pumpkin smoothie {sorry, had to clarify which kind!}
8. Your dream/goal? married
9. What room are you in? bedroom
10. Your hobby? cardmaking
11. Your fear? accident
12. Where do you want to be in 6 years? married
13. Where were you last night? bed
14. Something that you aren’t? ghetto
15. Muffins? pumpkin
16. Wish list item? nestabilities
17. Where did you grow up? Seattle
18. Last thing you did? blog
19. What are you wearing? pajamas
20. Your TV? upstairs
21. Your Pets? allergic
22. Friends? crazy
23. Your life? unpredictable
24. Your mood? tired
25. Missing someone? yes
26. Vehicle? Honda
27. Something your not wearing? lipgloss
28. Your favorite store? Target
29. Your favorite color? pink
30. When was the last time you laughed? tonight
31. Last time you cried? N/A
32. Your best friend? Kalyn
33. One place that I go to over and over? blogs
34. Facebook? yes
35. Favorite place to eat? Cheesecake Factory

Now I must nominate five people….and the winners are *drum roll*….Laurel, Amy, Ginny, Tawsha and Naomi.

First of all, all of these peoples blogs are amazing! Secondly, they are some of the sweetest people ever….hopefully I’ll be able to meet them all in person SOMEDAY!

That’s all for tonight, blog friends. Hope you enjoyed learning a little bit more about me. :)

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Embellish Owls Color Challenge

I hope that you all had a great Saturday! Did you do anything fun/ interesting for Halloween? Growing up we never celebrated this holiday. In fact, I have never gone trick-or treating or carved a pumpkin! Just a tidbit of info I thought I’d share with you. I never felt “jipped” for not participating- those things never really interested me….

Tonight I have a card that is fun, cheerful and oh yes, a “hoot!” When I saw the challenge this week for Embellish Magazine, I thought it would be a piece of cake. For some reason, I had such a difficult time getting a card to turn out tonight. I made a different card with these colors and an owl and wanted to throw it away. Thankfully, I have brothers that will take ANY card that I give them. :) I’m fairly happy with this card- thank goodness! It took way too long to make….not even going to tell you how long!

Is anyone else loving the challenges at Embellish? I love the different pictures Ashley posts and of course, the color combinations are so delicious! If you haven’t joined in on this fun yet, you must at least check it out. I’m so excited for their first issue in December- it’s gonna be amazing!

In closing, I just wanted to be sure you all check out my blog candy I posted earlier today. Everything is from Making Memories! Who knows, if I get a lot of hits, I may add more items! ;)

That’s all for now. I’m so happy we get one extra hour of sleep- I’m in desperate need of some shut eye! I’ll be back tomorrow with a fun notebook that I decorated!

Stamps: Small Solid Circle, Merry Messages
Paper: White, Dark Chocolate, Berry Sorbet, Spring Moss, Bitty Box Basics, Bitty Dots Basics
Ink: Vintage Sepia, Tea Dye Duo, Cloud White
Other: Berry Sorbet, Dark Chocolate, Spring Moss buttons, White grosgrain ribbon, SU! scallop border punch, Marvy Super Jumbo Scallop Square punch

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Gingerbread Cookies

Happy Friday morning!

Oh my goodness, I stayed up WAY too late last night creating projects for my craft fair and surfing the web. How is it that when I find a cute blog I then proceed to blog hop and lose track of time? In between blog hopping and my new found love of Splitcoast, I’m pretty much guaranteed to spend too much time on the computer.

Today I have another fun gingerbread card. I didn’t think I would like this little guy, but I’m having so much fun with him! Seriously, how can you resist?! Speaking of gingerbread, my last post featuring this guy was chosen for M’s Top 10! I love participating in challenges….they are so much fun! They are even more fun when you get a top spot! :)

I’m really hoping that I’ll get a picture of my blog candy so I can post soon. Between work, prepping for the craft fair, trying to spend time with family and day-to-day life, I’m finding myself short for time. However, since y’all are so important to me, I’ll do my best to squeeze it in. :)

Hope you all have a great day!

Stamps: Holiday Button Bits, Vintage Labels, Dots Background, Merry Messages
Paper: White, Brown Kraft, Dark Chocolate, Berry Sorbet, Spring Moss
Ink: Vintage Sepia, Tea Dye Duo
Other: Berry Sorbet buttons, Chocolate Brown grosgrain ribbon, SU! scallop border punch, Spellbinders Labels One dies

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Vibrant Ornaments

Happy Wednesday! It’s been three days since I last posted…did you miss me? ;)

Goodness, so much has happened since I last wrote to y’all. I have made lots of new cards (yay!) and have also been working on some fun projects for an upcoming craft fair. Yes, I’m doing my first fair! I got asked to be a part of one via Etsy (lots of opportunities can happen when you have an Etsy store!). She told me about the fair, I asked some questions and now I’m going to be a part of the fun! It sounds like it’s going to be super nice. It’s one block from the new, high-end stores in Bellevue. I’m so stoked, but I’m also really nervous. Hopefully people will like what I have! I’m going to be working on lots of fun little gift items along with my cards and also a few surprises. :) Don’t worry, I’ll post my creations to my blog….want all of you who can’t come to let me know your thoughts!

While we are talking about craft fairs….have you ever done one? I was looking at SCS to see what tends to sell and also get an idea of what to sell my items for. A lot of the cards sell for super cheap, which is making me a little nervous. I can’t justify selling a card that took at least an hour to make for $2.00. When I go to fairs I’m not really looking for a “cheap deal”- I usually look for nice, quality gifts and such. What do you look for? Any suggestions, tips and thoughts are most appreciated!

In closing, just want to let you all know that I’m going to have some fun blog candy soon! Let’s just say that it’s going to be rainin’ Making Memories items for some lucky person. :)

Stamps: Holiday Button Bits
Paper: White, Dark Chocolate, Spring Moss, Bitty Dots Basics
Ink:Vintage Sepia, Tea Dye Duo
Other: Cream grosgrain, SU! scallop border punch, Aqua Mist, Spring Moss, Raspberry Fizz buttons

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M’s Sketch Challenge #2


Okay, I couldn’t resist….I had to participate in M’s sketch challenge this week. How cute is this little girlie? I don’t know how old she is, but she definitely has some creativity in that little body of hers! :) I so badly wanted to participate in the first challenge but never got around to it. Oh well, at least I could do it this week!

I absolutely LOVE my new Holiday Button Bits set. If you have been following my blog, you know that I cannot get enough buttons. I have at least 15 different colors! I’m trying to remember cards without buttons- how did we survive without them?! :)

Well, that’s a wrap for tonight. Hope you had a great weekend!

Stamps: Holiday Button Bits, Vintage Labels, Dots Background
Paper: Cream. Brown Kraft, Dark Chocolate, Pure Poppy, Bitty Dots Basics
Ink: Vintage Sepia, Tea Dye Duo
Other: Aqua & Red buttons, Red grosgrain ribbon, twine, SU! scallop border punch, Spellbinders Labels One dies

Papertrey October Blog Hop

Yippee! I *finally* get to participate in a Blog Hop! I have been eyeing them for quite some time, but never had the time to play along. With the October Blog Hop Challenge being so fun, I knew I had to join in. The challenge was to create holiday things. (cards, gifts, wraps, etc…)

A while back I bought some plain white post-it notes with the intention of making covers for them. After receiving the Holiday Button Bits stamp set, I knew I couldn’t prolong this task any longer. Seriously….how cute are these stamps?! I decided to use the adorable snowman and the whimsical ornament stamps- aren’t they perfect for a cover?

I’m planning on buying some more of these post-it notes…since I’m going to be making a lot of gifts this year, I thought this would be a welcome addition!

Thanks so much for stopping by! Hopefully these inspired you for your holiday projects. I can’t wait to see what everyone else came up with for this Blog Hop!

{Polka Dot Snowman cover supplies}
Other: White button, Olive satin ribbon, SU! scallop border punch, 2 ½” scallop square punch, 3″ scallop square punch, white post-it notes
Other: Hot Pink grosgrain, Aqua Mist, Spring Moss, Raspberry Fizz buttons, SU! scallop border punch, 2 ½” scallop square punch, 3″ scallop square punch, white post-it notes