In The Leafy Tree Tops

CHF released this fun new stamp set - Spring Tree's. I seen this fun idea in a stamp catalog and had to give it a try. I used the tree trunk from one of the CHF stamps and then punched a bunch of circles in various shades of green using my nestabilities. I then ran the circles through some of my cuttlebug embossing folders. I added a few colorful buttons and a pretty little butterfly.


Stamps - CHF Spring Trees. Whippersnapper- Blooming expessions
Papers - CTMH White, Chocolate, Sweetleaf, Olive, New England Ivy, Baby Pink.
Cuttlebug emboss folders. Circle Nestabilities.
Twinkling H20's. Buttons.


(turn off the music player at the bottom to watch video)

Mr Blue Sky... please tell us why you had to hide away for so long..............



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Michelle

Granny Squares

I love Granny squares. Have you tried crocheting them?

I decided to make a lap quilt. This Granny Square is made with Vanna's Choice yarn. Linen, Cranberry and Taupe.



Did you know that Vanna White (aka- wheel of fortune) is a huge knitting and crocheting fan?? She has all kinds of pattern books published and now has her own yarn! I just started this project last week. I'll show off the finished product at a later date...

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Michelle

Humorous Birthdays

Wow! The more you have the longer you live??? I guess that's true huh?
I love this fun Inkadinkado stamp set - Humorous Birthdays.

I needed this card to look masculine. No frills and fluff here!



Template - CTMH Originals - Center Accent - pg 13
Papers- Basic Grey Infuse, CTMH - Barn Red
PTI - Chocolate twill ribbon.
Twinkling H20's. CTMH ink - Olive
Pewter Brad, Nestabilities, ScorPal.



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Michelle

Joy in the Journey

There have been alot of scrapbooking sites focusing on the "All about ME theme" We as scrapbooker's tend to scrap about everything around us but don't take much time to focus on ourselves. Throughout the year, I am going to try to scrap a little more about myself so future generations will know me....



I used papers and embellishments from The Sweet Shoppe and Designer Digitals. PSE7. I lowered the saturation on my picture so there is just a hint of color. Then I added the stamped block, under the photo to give it the grunge look...

I love Digital Scrapping.. All you need is a good photo editing program. I recommend photoshop elements. I found some great tutorials on line. Some are free. Some you have to buy. The first one I bought was this one.. If you look at the far right of my blog, and down the sidebar.... if you scroll down... don't give up... it's there somewhere. You'll find a list of my favorite digital sites that I visit. Give it a try!

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Michelle

Anticipation!

Carter loves bathtime. Read more about it HERE.



I used PSE7, Sweet Shoppe Designs and Brushes from Designer Digitals. Font - CK Slimmitch

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Michelle

Special Olympics

This year, starting in February, the Special Olympics are being held in Idaho. I read a post this morning of a young Boise couple that are volunteering their time to be Delegation Liaisons. Courtney is trying to get lapel pins from all over the country to give to the delegates. I was reading Scissorbella's friend Brandy's blog and see that Courtney is one of Brandy's friends.. HHmm.... wonder if she knows Scissorbella? any way.. Read her post HERE to find out more about the Special Olympics and more about the Pins she is trying to collect. (Turn off music player at the bottom of my blog to watch video)



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Michelle

Grin and Bear It

This CHF set - Bear Hugs is fabulous. I found this site Sheet Load of Cards. Each month they have a newsletter with a template to make several cards using 3 or 4 sheets of paper. January 2009 makes 8 cards. This is a great way to make several cards at once. I use the same papers but embellish each one just a little different.



I used CTMH - Creative Basics - Emporium X5806. Pewter Designer Brads = Z1146. Chocolate, Colonial White CS. Twinkling H20's. PTI ribbon - Chocolate twill. I sponged and distressed all of the edges.





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Michelle

Rock Star

There are a few members of my family that are Rock Star wannabees! Punksnowboarder is one of them. He received Guitar Hero World Tour for Christmas and it didn't take him long to teach his Son. He's a natural! Already a heart breaker!!



I used Rock Star Boy digital papers from Shabby Miss Jenn Designs. PSE7, Font-Vtportableremington.

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Michelle

Oceans of Love

Who doesn't love the ocean? Its such a calming place to visit. Nothing better than sitting on the beach with the cool sea air whisping my frizzed out hair. That is why we invented pony tails!

"Something, about the Ocean, makes me rise up in praise!"

That is why I created this cute Oceans of Love card.. I love the little attitude that this fish has!




I used CHF stamp by Kim Hughes - Ocean Friends.
CTMH - Creative basics - Emporium X5806
Twilight ink, brown stazon ink, Twinkling H20's, Water brush, Crystal stickles, Coral Ribbon, staple.

Sovereign

I created this 6x6 page for the His Holy Name challenge over at Faith Sisters. This weeks word is Sovereign.

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I used CTMH , Papercrafting special, Key to My Heart, which includes the papers and stamp set. Colors are Creme Brulee, Tulip and Juniper. You can find more entries HERE.
(keyword HHN09)



Psalm 73:28 - But as for me, it is good to be near God. I have made the sovereign Lord my refuge.

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Michelle

Hey there Cupcake!

It seems like every stamp company has came out with a cupcake stamp set. CTMH's is D1336 - Cupcake Sprinkles. This set come with several types of sprinkles and a couple of sentiments. I chose the heart sprinkles since that seems to be my theme this week. I used my CTMH Orignals book. Template - On your left side - pg21. Occasionally like like to show you the mess that I am making while creating..



I used CTMH Blush and Sweet Leaf CS. Ink - Baby pink, Sweet Leaf, and Tulip.
Nestabilities, Ribbon rounds blush Z1138, Pretty Pins Z1148, PTI -chocolate ribbon, Liquid applique - white, buttons etc.. Cutterbee perforation tool. Stickles - fruit punch, frosted lace.






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Michelle

Allegiance

My Mama has a blog. And when she decides to post something it is usually pretty amazing.
Here are a few of her words.....

"I'm in love with the thought that maybe, just maybe the people of this nation and the whole world are beginning a spiritual shift that is bringing the realization that we are one people who, like the flowers of the fields, have many colors, sizes, shapes and needs. Alone, we are unique and beautiful in our own way; gathering together, if we stand back and look with open eyes, we will see the exquisite beauty this blending can create."


If you want to read more.... go HERE and read here "I Pledge" post.

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Michelle

Sweetie Pie

Yeah! More Valentines. I'm really having fun with my new CHF stamps.

I used my new CTMH set - Key to My Heart. Which is only available through the end of January for National Papercrafting month. The colors are Creme Brulee, Tulip and Juniper. Stamp - The Birds and The Bees.





I used my aqua brush to color the image. Gold Glimmer Shimmerz, twinkling H20, and added Xmas Red stickles for a little extra bling. I used my CTMH Originals Idea Book - PG 31 - Template - bandwidth..

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Michelle

Service

Since Service seems to be the theme of the day.. and hopefully the year. I thought I would share this video. (Turn off the music player at the bottom before watching.) (Oh and there are some BeeUtiful card samples below, too)



Enjoy!
Michelle

Hello Honey!

Who says that that valentines have to be pink and red and all mushy???
I bought this new CHF stamp set and decided to use my CTMH Caprice papers X7086B. The colors are Chocolate, Crystal blue and Honey. Stamp set - The Birds & The Bees.





I colored the images using my aqua brush with Honey ink then added a little bit of Gold Glimer - Shimmer Bling! I used my distress Tool on the edges and my cutter bee perforation tool. To finish it off I added some chocolate ribbon and a yellow button. Template - Center view page 16 of the CTMH Originals book.

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Michelle

In a Fog

The entire Treasure Valley is trapped in a foggy inversion! Its been dark and ugly out. I can't even see the mountains from my house in any direction... On top of that I've been sitting at home, in my pajamas sick for a few days. I'm finally feeling a little better but don't want to be around people. I talked My Handyman into taking me for a drive. I heard that its actually sunny in the mountains, and the deer and elk are down low. So off we went.

I took a couple of pictures along the Boise river. This fisherman was all bundled up in his Carhartts. I zoomed in on him and he has no idea that his picture is now on the internet! We are at the bottom of Lucky Peak Damn and there are a few icicles forming on the sides of the rocks that I thought looked cool.


We seen a lot of deer, but none close enough to zoom in on and get some good shots. That is photo shots! Hunting season is over! (I think they know that and thats why they feel safe down lower.) We were on a two lane hiway and couldn't pull over.

We headed North and what should appear? Mr Sunshine! Its amazing how a clear blue sky can really cheer me up! I love it! The higher altitude we were the less deer we saw so we turned around and headed home. The temp was around 45 in the higher elevations and only 31 in the valley.

Here is a peek of Mr Blue Sky! We're heading back into the fog. I hung my head out the window of the truck and took a few shots. See me in the rear view mirror??




OH! NO! Mr Sunshine is hiding again!!


Enjoy!
Michelle

Glimpse

I love this page. I created it for a challenge at Faith Sisters. Its for Scraplift Thursday.



I used papers and elements from Funky Playground Designs. PSE7

PS - I've been stamping and making cards today....

Enjoy!
Michelle