Tangled Up in Creativity (ERPOM Challenge #8)

This is my entry for ERPOM's Challenge #8.  We had to create background paper.

The inside says:  Never be more than 12 steps away from CHOCOLATE!

There is a close-up of the paper (with out the vellum overlay):

Stamps: Raisin Boat Stamps- "Guilty Pleasures"

Paper:  Bazzill Cardstock, Vellum, GP

Ink:  Unity Hybrid-Burnt Umber

Misc: Sharpie and Bic Markers, Ribbon

While I was in a humorous mood, I made this card.  The inside says:

Underwear is EVERYTHING!  We all know, if you have the wrong pair it ruins your day.

Thanks for looking!

Stamps:  Raisin Boat- "Undies in a Bunch" and {ippity} "What Matters Most" (tree)

Paper: Scrap

Ink:  Unity Hybrid-Burnt Umber

Misc: flower ribbon (cut apart) and jewels

Framed Art

I made this for my Secret Sister-in-Christ.  The sentiment is from Psalm 27:1, "The LORD is my light and my salvation; Whom shall I fear?  The LORD is the strength of all my life; of whom shall I be afraid?"

Remember her?  "A Thousand Years Waiting"  I made this card for a swap, here are some of the beautiful creations I received back:

They were too beautiful to put in a box, and I'm too selfish to part with them.  So, I decided to frame them and hang them in my craft room for inspiration.  When I get the others framed, I'll post.  Here are some close-ups:

Thanks for looking!

Scrapbook Page Accents

Well, you can guess - another swap.  We had to make 3 accent pieces and a title.  I chose the categories: Nature and Birthday.  Here is my "nature," it feels a little like fall because of the colors I chose.  I went in a different direction, I decided to "look up" and focus on the sun instead of "looking down" and making flowers and butterflies (my usual).  

Here's my birthday set (very girlie):

I used the Paper Pups cart with my Cricut to create the party hat, present, and title.

A close up of the journaling pocket:

Thanks for looking!

EPROM - Challenge #6

The Challenge for Eyelets, Ribbon, Paper - Oh My! Blog Group was to create a project using a movie as your inspiration.  Debbie has really raised the bar with this one.  Check out her blog Paper Maven Projects; she made a beautiful scrapbook page using Marley & Me as her inspiration.

A teacher at my school is retiring and I was asked to put a Memory Book together.  Mrs. Wilkes loves musicals.  Lucky for me Hello Dolly was made into a movie.  I remember the lavish costumes and the fancy hats.  The hats were actually my inspiration - they were adorned with lots of lace, ribbon, flowers, bows, and feathers.  I didn't have any plumes, so I made a charm.  This is the cover of the book.  Once the other teachers give me their pages, I will bind it with the Bind-it-All (and add more lace and ribbon to the wire binding).  Thanks for looking!

Graduation Presents

Here's what I've been up to.  I've been making Faux Leather Wallets.  I have 3 High School Graduations to attend this spring.  Each graduate is receiving this set with a little cash inside.  I have more details on my {ippity} blog (click on the button on the right).  Thanks for looking!

CSN Stores Challenge

My Eyelets, Ribbon, Paper - Oh My! Blog Group friend, Jenn is hosting a challenge on her blog.  Stop by her blog: here, she has a wonderful scrapbook page of her beautiful son, Bean.  We had to use the subject of "light" and a sketch by Jennipher Lowery (another great blog to visit).  I used a lighthouse stamp I bought years ago from a local craft store.  The "ribbon" is paper twist and I made the charms using Shinky Dinks brand Polyshrink in almond.  The charm holder is a decorative paper clip from the Dollar Tree.

Here's the sketch:

Here are some more views (and the inside sentiment):

Thanks for looking!

Thanks Jen!!

On Tuesday (May 11) Jen from Jen's Cup of Creations gave me this blog award.  You should stop by, she creates really wonderful cards!  I was very surprised and it made my day.  It translates to "This Blog's a charm."  I now pass this on to:

1)  Jenn (Jax Bean Stalks)

2)  Lynn (Creative Crafts by Lynn)

3)  Becky (A Diamond in the Rough)
4) Mary-Kate (Emkay Designs)
5) Molly (Miss Molly Creations)
Stop by and see what these talented ladies are up to.