From my family to yours...

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!

(and thus the madness of the Christmas season begins...bring it on...I can't wait!)

Another Recipe Challenge Brought to you by Punky Scraps...

Hey, everyone! There is another challenge posted on the Punky Scraps blog this week...and it's a recipe challenge. We had to use at least 3 of the items from the list (masking, no patterned paper , lots of stars, at least 3 staples, washi tape, book paper, cardboard and a bottle cap). I found away to work in every single item, but I'm not a huge fan of the final product: Head on over to Punky Scraps to see the rest of the team's work...and of course, to play along! :o)

Layout: Cardstock: Recollections; Mist: Tattered Angels; Alphas: Jillibean Soup; Tape: Tim Holtz; K & Company; Wooden stars: Studio Calico

The Creative Type - November

Hi, everyone! Team B's layouts are up on The Creative Type. This month's prompt: the best advice you've ever received. I used one of my favorite quotes, "Never frown, even when you're sad, because you never know who is falling in love with your smile."
I also used another one of Toni's awesome blooms! This one came from her "Autumn Splendor" kit and really matched everything so well.

Thanks for stopping in...Bounce on over to The Creative Type to see the rest of the takes on this month's prompt!

Layout: Patterned Paper: My Mind's Eye; Alphas: American Crafts, October Afternoon, Glitz, Sassafras, Jenni Bowlin Studios, Cosmo Cricket; My Mind's Eye;Bling: Recollections; Felt flower: Green Horned Unicorn; Washi Tape: American Crafts

It's December Daily Time!

Yay! Last year was my first year doing the December Daily project. At the time, I wasn't sure if it would be a good project for me or not. I don't have kids and I didn't feel like there were a whole lot of happenings that I could put into this project. However, I was wrong. I love my December Daily from last year, so of course, I had to participate again this year. And since I had a long weekend, I figured there was no better time to start. So tonight, I will share my cover with you. It kinda fits in to that messy style I've been digging so much lately:
Are you doing a December Daily this year? If so, I'd love to see your progress...just share the link here! :-)

Patterned Paper, Wooden shapes: Studio Calico; Alphas, Red tag: American Crafts; Brad/Tag: Echo Park; Rub Ons: 7Gypsies; Paint: Apple Barrel

Punky Scraps Challenge...and Happy Veteran's Day.

Hello, all! It's Friday...which means there is a new challenge posted at Punky Scraps. This week it's a sketch challenge. I had a rather hard time sticking to the sketch this week, but sometimes it just goes that way! Here is my layout:
Head on over to Punky Scraps to see the awesome layouts that the other wonderful ladies of Team A created.
And on another note, Happy Veteran's Day! Today is a day to honor the many men and women who have fought for our country and the freedoms we hold so dear. I am lucky enough to be surrounded by veterans...my Mom, my Dad, my Grandmother, and of course, Eric. Needless to say, I always feel safe :-) I hope you enjoy the day, but also take a few moments to remember what it's all about.
Thanks for stopping by...enjoy the weekend!!
Layout: Patterned Paper: Studio Calico, My Mind's Eye; Alphas: Authentique; Brads: Making Memories; American Crafts; Twine: We R Memory Keepers; Paint: Apple Barrel; Tape: Basic Grey; Punch: Martha Stewart

ScrapStreet/GingerScrapStreet Publications

Hey, everyone! I just wanted to share the layouts that I had published in the Fall issue of ScrapStreet Magazine:

Article and supply list found here.

Article and supply list found here.

I also had 2 publications in the October issue of GingerScrapStreet Magazine:

Article and supply list found here.

Article and supply list found here.

Thanks for stopping by! Have a nice week!

New Punky Scraps Challenge

Hey, everyone! Sorry I've been a bit MIA recently. On top of being sick, my internet went out for a few days, but I'm back now :-)

I wanted to share a quick layout that I made for the newest challenge at Punky Scraps. We were supposed to use a quote as one of our inspiration pieces...and since I'm not very good/not very comfortable with scrapping deep/dark emotions, I kept it light and fun: Notice my bloom from Toni's shop? I cannot get enough of those wonderful embellishments. I used one of her blooms and then topped it with one of her yummy buttons.

Layout: Patterned Paper: Studio Calico, My Mind's Eye; Alphas: October Afternoon, American Crafts, Making Memories; Sticker: My Mind's Eye; Bling: Recollections; Paper Tape: Cavallini & Co; Felt embellishment, Button: Green Horned Unicorn

Halloween Time!

Thought I'd share a quick Halloween layout. Last year, Eric and 3 of his friends dressed up like the Avengers. This is just a picture of Captain America and Thor. Gotta love Thor's flowing locks... ;0)
Have a happy and safe Halloween! You can send any extra candy my way! :-)

Layout: Patterned Paper: Recollections; Journaling spot, Bakers Twine: Jillibean Soup; Alphas: October Afternoon, Basic Grey, Little Yellow Bicycle; Brads: Queen & Co, Making Memories; Tape: K & Co; Ribbon: Green Horned Unicorn; Border strip: Bazzill; Paint: Apple Barrel

5 Steps to an Easy Halloween Card

Hey, all! I have a quick, little tutorial posted over on The Creative Type blog. It contains the 5 easy steps to creating this card:

Don't laugh at my sweet photo collage that's posted over there...technology is sometimes not my friend... :0)

Card: Cardstock: Bazzill; Die Cut: Jillibean Soup; Alphas: Basic Grey; Tape: American Crafts; Brads: Queen & Company

Pop Culture

Hey, everyone! Team B's creations are up over on The Creative Type. The prompt this month was to scrap about something "pop culture-ry." I chose Pinterest. Sigh. I love Pinterest.
The super cool part? Amy Tangerine is guest designing for the next 2 months and has some cool stuff to give away. Play along with us here.

Layout: Patterned Paper: Sassafras, Crate Paper for Studio Calico, My Mind's Eye; Alphas: Studio Calico, My Mind's Eye; Twine, sticker: My Mind's Eye; Metal clips, Tape: K & Company

Layouts to share

Hello, hello! I have a few quick layouts to share with you this evening.

First, I've been wanting to do an all-white layout for awhile. I've always thought the all-white layouts looked so elegant. Here's what I came up with:
Next, I'm going to try to do an all-black layout. I think that could look pretty awesome!

My second layout was created with the November Studio Calico kit:

I know the picture of this layout isn't the best. I'm going to try to see if I can get a better picture this weekend.

Thanks for stopping by! I appreciate those of you who check in every time I update. It really does mean so much to me!

Layout 1: Patterned Paper: Crate Paper; Bling, stars: Prima; ALphas: Basic Grey; Journaling spot: Jillibean Soup; Flower: Sassafras; Wazshi tape: Tim Holts; Paint: Apple Barrel

Layout 2: Patterned Paper, brads: Basic Grey; Tag: American Crafts; Alphas: Basic Grey, Authentique; Tape: American Crafts; Trim: Webster's Pages; Butterflies: Sassafras for Studio Calico; Sticker: Jillibean Soup; Paint: Apple Barrel

Another "messy" layout

I am totally loving this "messy" style recently. I feel like I am able to use so many embellies. Plus, I can create quickly when I am messy. I just throw things down on the paper and usually end up really liking the end result...
I am so in love with the most recent Studio Calico kit. I could not wait to dive in and play when I got it. The exclusive Sassafras paper I used as my background has got to be one of my fave papers recently. I just love how bright it is...you can't help but be happy when you see it!

Thanks for popping by...enjoy the rest of your weekend!

Layout: Patterned Paper, Chipboard butterflies: Sassafras for Studio Calico; RIbbon: Webster's Pages; Alphas: Basic Grey, My Mind's Eye; Brads: Basic Grey; Journaling Spot: Studio Calico; Sticker: Jillibean Soup; Paint: Apple Barrel; Staples: Tim Holtz; Washi Tape: American Crafts

Giveaway winner!

I used Random.org to pick the winner of my giveaway...
..and the winner is Misty! Congrats! Please email me your mailing address at kraftykat9@gmail.com.

GIVEAWAY ... and random other things...

I will begin with my "random other things..."

1. There is a new challenge up at The Creative Type...the prompt this month is to scrap a current trend...hop on over to see what the ladies created...Team B's creations will be up at the end of the week.

2. My bloggy friend, Laurie, does a monthly feature on her blog in which she highlights a scrapper and interviews them...this month is me! I'm quite honored. Go check it out here.

3. I hit 100 followers today...which brings me to... A GIVEAWAY!! I have a great selection of Studio Calico items to give away, plus a few extra items from my stash (I bought 2 SC grab bags and didn't know they were identical...while very awesome, I have a TON of paper already, without having duplicates!). Just leave a comment about anything...I'll pick a random winner on Friday, 14 Oct.

Enjoy the work week.

Paper Tape and Rub Ons Galore!

Hello, all! If you are in the U.S., I hope you are enjoying an extra day off. I always love a long weekend :o)

I have a quick layout to share today. I made it tonight in a pretty quick amount of time. I just felt like getting a bit messy...
I am sooooo in love with those 7Gypsies rub ons...I am considering purchasing about 10 packs of them before they are gone for good! Also love the Cavallini & Co paper tape I bought at Paper Source a few weeks ago...They have so many fabulous products; I kinda want to buy everything in the store...

Thanks for stopping by! Have a wonderful week!!

Layout: Patterned Paper: Studio Calico; Paint: Apple Barrel; Journaling Spots: Jillibean Soup; Metal Pieces, staples: Tim Holtz; Rub ons: 7Gypsies; Paper Tape: Cavallini & Co

Even MORE GHU fun!

Hi, everyone! I have 2 more fun pages to share. Both were made with Toni's fabulous blooms:
This is my favorite GHU kit to date...I really love the grey, yellow and baby blue color combo.

Go check out her shop for some more fab flowers and other goodies!!

Layout 1: Patterned Paper: American Crafts; Alphas: Jenni Bowlin, Cosmo Cricket; Metal Clip, polka dot tape: K & Company; Journaling Spot: Jillibean Soup; Paint: Apple Barrel; Flower, buttons, grey ric rac: Green Horned Unicorn

Layout 2: Cardstock: Recollections; Patterned Paper: My Mind's Eye, American Crafts; Alphas: Paper Trunk; Tickets: Making Memories, Tim Holts; Bling: Recollections; Punches: EK Success, Martha Stewart; Fabric Brad: American Crafts; Flower, button: Green Horned Unicorn

Having fun with GHU!

Hi, everyone! You've seen me talk about Green Horned Unicorn on here before. It is a fun little Etsy shop owned by my bloggy friend, Toni. She makes awesome embellishment kits filled with her felt flowers, buttons and trims. I've been playing with a lot of her stuff recently and here are just 2 of the layouts I created (there are more!):
Don't her flowers just get your creative juices flowing?? Hop by her shop and check out all her fun products!</p>Layout 1: Patterned Paper: Basic Grey, Bella Blvd, Sassafras; Alphas: Basic Grey;Ribbon: Green Horned Unicorn (pink), Target (blue); Brads: Target; Paper boarders: Doodlebug Design; Small Felt Flowers: Queen & Company; Large Felt Flower: Green Horned Unicorn (Gumdrop kit)

Layout 2: Cardstock: DCWV; Patterned Paper: Prima; Tags: Jillibean Soup, American Crafts, Craft Collection; Alphas: American Crafts; Ribbon: Tim Holtz; Tape: Paper Source; Bling: Recollections; Crocheted flowers: SEI; Felt Flowers: Green Horned Unicorn (Autumn Splendor kit)

Taste the Rainbow!

So, I don't have any new krafty projects to share today, but I have missed sharing something on my blog...so I thought I would share a few of my pins from my rainbow Pinterest board. Enjoy:

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Take a Hike!

There is a new challenge posted at Punky Scraps...and it's a recipe challenge!! Use any of the following in your layout/project:

1. Use canvas

2. Use chipboard

3. Use the posted picture to inspire you (it's a cool paint splattery creation...check it out!)

4. Use 3 staples

5. Use a black and white image

6. Make it monochromatic.

I tried to do all of them...but sorta failed on the monochromatic thing...oh well...it's only 2 colors! :)
Eric and I went hiking while we were in Catalina. It was a lot of fun, but I really do have one major complaint: How come I look like a sweaty, sticky mess and he looks even better than he usually does? It's not fair people! Boys get all the luck! ;o)

Thanks for popping by! Check out Punky Scraps to see the other layouts and to play along!!

Layout: Cardstock: Recollections; Patterned Paper: Studio Calico, My Mind's Eye; Canvas Tree: Prima; Alphas: American Crafts, Pink Paislee, Jillibean Soup; Punch: Martha Stewart; Staples: Tim Holtz; Paint: Apple Barrel; Envelopes: Pebbles; Button: My Mind's Eye; Corrugated cardboard: Unknown

What's Your Vice?

We all have one. Mine just happens to be cupcakes. Ohmigoodness...I love me some cupcakes. I can't pass a cupcake store without going in. I don't know what it is about the delicious little things. I even have a whole Pinterest board dedicated to them. So, here is my layout for The Creative Type:
The prompt is obviously to scrap your vice. And you can tell by that picture that I'm not kidding about my cupcake obsession. I look like a 12 year old on a sugar high :o)

So, what's your vice? Stop by The Creative Type & play along with us!

Layout: Patterned paper, stickers: Echo Park; Tags: American Crafts