Another Challenge at MouseScrappers ...

I'm enjoying getting back to digi scrapping and participating in some of the challenges at MouseScrappers. I decided to do the Kit Challenge because I love the new kit from Keystone Scraps called "In the Hollow". I just got back from Disney World this week and had some pictures perfect for this kit.

I used "In the Middle" template by Connie Prince and the "In the Hollow" & "In the Hollow Add-On: Peter" kit by Keystone Scraps. 

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Digi Scrapping ... again ...

I came across the cutest digital kit by Connie Prince appropriately titled "My Happy Place".  After seeing it I just had to look over at MouseScrappers for a good challenge and, of course, found a Weekly Challenge to make this layout for.

I will be leaving in three weeks for my annual scrap trip to Orlando. This is from my last trip ... just some great memories to share!

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Some Christmas Cards ...

I'm late in posting these, but here are some of the Christmas cards I made this year. 

These were all made using mainly Papertrey Ink products.

The "Holy Night" card was made using kraft & white cardstock by Papertrey Ink. I used the Papertrey Ink stamp set "Star of Wonder" and stamped in their ink color Dark Chocolate. Also used was red cardstock with Spellbinders Scalloped Circles, and red/white bakers twine.

The Santa Have a Merry Christmas card was made using PTI white cardstock, stock black cardstock and My Mind's Eye Christmas Navidad paper & red/green bakers twine. I used Papertrey Ink stamp colors Simply Chartreuse & Spring Rain, Staz On Red ink, Momento black ink, PTI stamp sets: Snowflake Flurries, Winter Snow Globe, and Think Big Favorites #20. I colored the Santa using copic markers R27, B00 & G99.

The Ornament Have Yourself a Merry Christmas card was made using PTI white cardstock, a strip of My Mind's Eye Christmas Navidad paper, red/green bakers twine, Momento Red and Black Ink, PTI ink color Simply Chartreuse. I also used Papertrey Ink stamp set Holiday Button Bits & Happiest of Holidays.

My final card was, believe it or not, the hardest to make. I had to use masking which I had never done before. I totally scraplifted this card from Maile Belles who is on Papertrey Ink's design team .. click here to see it. I used Kraft & white cardstock from Papertrey Ink. My ink colors were Momento Red ink, and PTI's Simply Chartreuse and Dark Chocolate. The PTI stamp sets used were: Peaceful Pinecones, Think Big Favorites #20, and Background Basics: Super Stripes.

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Congratulations Travis!

My nephew, Travis, graduates from nursing school today! 

I made this card for him using my new Silhouette Cameo ... I am loving that wonderful machine more and more! I have had three Cricut machines ... the original Cricut, the Expression and about a year ago the Expression 2. I have always enjoyed using my Cricut and have certain cartridges I use ALL THE TIME, but when I saw the print & cut feature and thought how I could use true type fonts with the Cameo ... well I was sold. It didn't hurt that they were having an incredible sale. :)

The card style is from Lori Whitlock's store with Silhouette and I know I will be getting many things from her. I searched for a "heartbeat" and "stethoscope" and paid so little for them. I also used Tim Holtz Pocket Watches embossing folder by Sizzix. 

Anyway, congratulations again Travis ... we are so proud of you!!

I'll be posting some Christmas cards I have been working on tomorrow. All those cards are made using Papertrey Ink stamps, inks and papers ... just some more goodies I got and love. Thanks for dropping by ... see you later!

Finally ... Crafting Again!

I've been away from crafting for a bit and have really missed it! I made a card the other day for my sweet friend, Robyn, who wasn't feeling well. Of course, by the time she got the card I think she was all better. 

I have discovered Papertrey Ink  (PTI) and am in love with their stamps and dies!! I used their new stamp "Comfort Food Stamp Set" and the dies for that stamp set, the "Button Up Stamp Set" and dies, the tag is from the die set Tag Set #7, and the new "Sew Simple Borders Mini Stamp Set. The inks I used were Tim Holtz Distressed Ink: Festive Berries, Momento Ink: Tuxedo Black & London Fog, and Papertrey Ink: Harvest Gold. The paper is from Pinecone Press: Disneyish Happy Collection and Kraft cardstock from PTI.

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Timeless Menagerie Grand Opening

I went up this morning for the ribbon cutting ceremony for Lori's new store, Timeless Menagerie. Here are some pictures of this and her store!

Congratulations ... I am so proud of you!