Capture the Moment...

Hey y'all! Hope those of you who had spring break last week had a great time! Me, well it just seems like we were so busy I got further behind...lol! I didn't get a thing posted last week and hope you don't hold it against me. I think all of us get busy with family and a little flustered from time to time! ;0) But right now, it's time to have some fun with Your Memories Here and my card that I whipped up for the DT this week - using, of course, some Cosmo Cricket! I never get tired of their product, as you all know, and YMH has seriously cute & seriously cheap paper collections you can snag. You can check out all the Cosmo Cricket goodies YMH has to offer RIGHT HERE!

Supplies

Patterned Paper - Cosmo Cricket (odds & ends collection)

Rhinestones - Prima

Cardstock - The Paper Studio

Ribbon - May Arts

Scallop Punch - Stampin' Up

Adhesives - Glue Glider Pro, Pop Dots, Aileen's Fast DryTacky Glue

I've been in such a spring mood lately - the weather here in Oklahoma has been absolutely gorgeous for weeks - and it's really inspiring my creations. I've another bright and fun project coming up in a few days so I hope you'll visit me again. In the meantime, hop on over to the YMH DT Blog HERE for some fabulous inspiration. And, don't forget to visit the YMH Store HERE to get some great deals on some amazing products like Cosmo Cricket, Tattered Angels, Prima and Ranger! Until next time, Happy Craftin'!!

I'm also entering my card into the following awesome challenges!

Inspire Me Fridays - Inspiration Link Party
Delicious Doodles - Wonder of Life
Crafty Creations - Photo Inspiration (inspired by the colors!)
CropStop - Flourishes (flourish border around sentiment)
The Pixie Cottage - Spring or Easter
Fab n Funky - In Honor of Mum
Fresh Brewed Designs - Lots of Dots
Really Reasonable Ribbon - Spring with Ribbon
Kaboodle Doodles - Circles and Squares
PaperPlay - Spring Colors
Paper Sundaes - Spring Blossoms
Crafty Catz - Spring is in the Air
Lollipop Crafts - Anything Goes
Crafts and Me - Spring Colors

Hello Birdie!

Hey y'all! Hope everyone is having a fabulous Tuesday! I'm back again to share another Your Memories Here project with you. The weather here in Oklahoma has just been gorgeous so I was inspired to create a spring-like card. And as you can see from the photo, we not only have some lovely green grass already but our trees are in full bloom too. I sure hope it's just as lovely outdoors where you live!

Supplies

Patterned Paper - Cosmo Cricket (upcycle)

Die Cut Oval - Cricut/George Cartridge

Cardstock - The Paper Studio

Stamps - Little Yellow Bicycle

Ink - Staz On

Metal Hearts - ColorBok

Ribbon - American Crafts

Adhesive - Glue Glider Pro, Pop Dots, Aileen's Fast Grab Tacky Glue

I also want to say that my card was inspired by THIS Mojo Monday sketch. I always love to look there for great sketch inspiration and I hope you take the time to check it out too! Now, hop on over to the YMH Store RIGHT HERE & check out all their awesome products - especially the super sweet Cosmo Cricket paper. And, don't forget to visit our Design Team blog HERE as well for some fabulous inspiration using all kinds of products from the YMH Store. Oh, and if you are on Pinterest, I would love to have you follow me - just click the little "P" at the top of my blog! Until next time, Happy Craftin'!

I'm also entering my card into the following challenges!

Inspire Me Fridays - Inspiration Link Party

Delicious Doodles - Music to Sooth the Soul (beatle's "hello goodbye")

Crafty Creations - Stripes

If the Shoe Fits - Aquamarine

CropStop - Rainbow of Colors

Penny's - Photo Inspiration (reminded me of feathers)

Ladybug Crafts Ink - Anything Goes

The Pixie Cottage - Things with Wings

Knock Me a Kiss!

I'm baaaaccckkk! ;0) Did ya miss me? Cause I sure did miss y'all! Sorry for the extended hiatus - the holidays caught up with me big time and then some other health issues popped up of which I had to take care. I hope your still gonna hang with me too because I have several projects planned to share....of the lovey dovey sort. The first being this super cute Valentine card I created for Your Memories Here! I used the Cosmo Cricket Hey Sugar kit that you can pick up in the YMH Store RIGHT HERE for just $10!! It is absolutely packed with amazing goodies & there are 2 slightly different kits to choose from. You must grab this one my crafty peeps! I've had mine for the longest & still have a bunch of product left; you definitely won't regret snagging it.

Supplies

Patterned Paper - Cosmo Cricket (hey sugar collection)

Bling - Prima

Distress Ink - Tim Holtz  (linen)

Cardstock - The Paper Studio

Ribbon - May Arts

Adhesive - Glue Glider Pro, Pop Dots, Aileen's Fast Grab Tacky Glue

Stash - Buttons, Thread

I also want to make sure to say that I was totally inspired to create this card thanks to Amy Rohl over at Ink About Me. She made a gorgeous card (the 3rd one down on her post), which you check out HERE, that just made me stand up and shout! Thanks Amy!!! I first noticed her super cute card on Pinterest and am so glad I did. I just love Pinterest and if you are not on, shoot me an email and I will send you an invite. And if you are on Pinterest, make sure to follow me HERE. I would love to share with y'all!

Now, it would just tickle me pink if you'd hop on over HERE to the YMH DT blog and check out all the fab inspiration there. And pop by the YMH Store HERE to get some super cool deals on some very neat products you know you can't live without...hehehe! Not to mention that there is a fabulous new theme up over at Paper Issues! I am blessed to be part of the PI DT and the theme for the entire month of February is All We Need is Love, which you can check out HERE. So make sure to link up your paper projects, old or new, and play along for a chance to be featured. We love to be inspired by you!!

I'm also entering my project into the following super fab challenges!

Paper Issues - All You Need is Love

Moxie Fab World - Tuesday Trigger (inspired by the sweet colors!)

ScrapFit - WWU#24 Cluster(s)

Really Reasonable Ribbon - Red & Pink w/Ribbon

Inspire Me Fridays - Inspiration Challenge

Fresh Brewed Designs - Love

Lollipop Crafts - Valentines

Creative Inspirations - Inspired by Love

Card Makin' Mamas - Valentine

Share the Holidays...

Well, hello my crafty peeps! Been a little bit since I last posted and I'm sorry about that. Things have been kind of crazy round here so please forgive me. However, I'm hoping to get back to my normal routine now and to kick things off, I'm sharing with you a card I created for my Guest Design post at Paper Crafting Journey! I shared a creation about a month ago that I created for PCJ as well and you can check that card out HERE. I can tell you right now that I've loved creating for them & if you are not familiar with their challenge site, you should definitely check PCJ out RIGHT HERE! Psssttt...this week's super fun challenge is embossing - which I made sure to showcase on my hearts. Oh, and I just have to share that I scored that sweet sentiment for a whopping 12 cents, yep 12 cents, at my local Hobby Lobby Basket Market awhile back. Love that place so much and if you are lucky enough to have one, go check it out!!

Supplies

Cardstock - Bazzill

Patterned Paper - Cosmo Cricket (Odds and Ends)

Embossing - Cuttlebug

Crochet Lace - Prima (from the YMH store!)

Sentiment - Stampabilities

Ink/Scallop Border Punch - Stampin' Up

Glimmer Mists - Tattered Angels (also from the YMH store!)

Perfect Pearls - Ranger

Adhesives - Glue Glider Pro, Pop Dots, Aileen's Fast Grab Tacky Glue

I feel a little happy getting a jump start on a few of my handcrafted Christmas cards this year. Normally, if I get any made at all, it is at the very last minute. I swear I'm one of the world's worst procrastinators! I'm hoping to get back here later this week to show off a few more holiday cards I'm whipping up. It doesn't feel like we should be talking about Christmas yet since Thanksgiving hasn't even passed, but oh well. For those dreading the craziness that comes with the holidays, forgive me for starting early! Make sure to hop on over to Paper Crafting Journey to check out this week's challenge and I hope you'll play along too! 

Until next time, Happy Craftin'!

I'm also entering my card into the following challenges!

Creative Inspirations - Anything Goes

Inspire Me Fridays - Inspiration Link Party

Party Time Tuesdays - Bling It On! (used glimmer mists & perfect pearls!)

Fresh Brewed Designs - Anything Goes Month Long Challenge

Card Makin' Mamas - Cut It Out!

Speedy the Cat - Fall or Winter Theme

Catch the Bug - Anything Goes

Really Reasonable Ribbon - Christmas

Paper Sundaes - Rectangle
Joy's Life - Make It Messy (awesome new challenge site!!!)

Birds of a Feather Flock Together...a PCJ GDT Post!!

I am so very excited to be posting today! Why, you may ask? Because today I am a Guest Designer at Paper Crafting Journey! Woo-Hoo! How fun is that? I just love PCJ - there are always so many fantastic challenges & some great inspiration, as well as terrific sponsors. Please take the time to check out PCJ by clicking HERE! This week the challenge at PCJ is border punches. I love using border punches & one of my favorite ones is the scallop punch. It just really can add some pizazz to so many types of projects! I also broke out some of my favorite Cosmo Cricket papers to whip up this cutie card. You know you can never go wrong with Cosmo Cricket!

Supplies

Patterned Paper - Cosmo Cricket (garden variety & togetherness collections)

Cardstock - The Paper Studio, Making Memories

Scallop Punch - Stampin' Up

Adhesives - Glue Glider Pro, Pop Dots, Aileen's Fast Grab Tacky Glue

Stash - Buttons, Ribbon, Twine

I hope you take the time to hop on over to PCJ HERE & play along with this week's challenge. There is a really fun prize up for grabs, plus you can have the opportunity to be a GDT as well! I am also blessed enough to say that I will be guest designing for PCJ once again next month, so make sure to stay tuned. 

Until then, Big Hugs & Happy Craftin'!

I'm also entering my GDT card into the following awesome challenges!

PCJ -  Challenge #20 Border Punches

Paper Issues - Tree Hugger (used birds a nature theme!)

Dream Big...

Ahhh, it's good to dream. Especially when you dream up fun projects that use up your Cosmo Cricket stash! As y'all know I'm more than a little slightly obsessed with Cosmo Cricket products & thanks to Your Memories Here, I get my fix on all the goodies. So once again, for my YMH DT post, I decided to whip up a sweet card using products from Cosmo Cricket's Odds & Ends, Togetherness, & Upcycle Collections. I really love how the card turned out...specifically the ruffled ribbon layers. The ribbon is by Offray & I've got some in pink I can't wait to use too! To get your fix of Cosmo Cricket goodies from the YMH Store just CLICK HERE!

Supplies

All Products Cosmo Cricket Except:

Cardstock - Bazzill

Ribbon - Offray

Baker's Twine - The Twinery

Adhesives - Glue Glider Pro, Pop Dots, Aileen's Fast Grab Tacky Glue

I hope you liked my sweet project today & that maybe it inspires you to not only dream big, but dig into your favorite supply stash too! And if you need (or want!) some fabulous new crafting supplies, you can always find amazing deals at the YMH Store HERE on all your favorite goodies. Plus, the YMH DT Blog has some rockin' inspiration that is sure to get you dreaming so visit the gang HERE! Oh, & don't forget to check out our Paper Issues linking party HERE and play along with our fun "Tree Hugger" theme. Make sure to check back soon for some more fun stuff coming your way...until then, Happy Craftin'!

I'm also entering my card into the following terrific challenges!

Paper Issues - Tree Hugger (those cutie butterflies!)
Moxie Fab World - Delightfully Random Tuesday Trigger (inspired by colors, gingham & buttons!)

Paper Sundaes - Anything Goes

ScrapFIT - Buttons

Lollipop Crafts - Anything Goes

Inspire Me Fridays - Inspiration Link Party

CropStop - Blocking

Delicious Doodles - Cute as a Button

Stamp, Scrap & Doodle - Favorite Color (right now i am so in love w/yellow!)

Southern Girls - Anything Goes

FBD's 'Save the Hooters' Blog Hop!

Good Morning and thank you for joining in on the Fresh Brewed Designs Save The Hooters blog hop. 

If you are getting here from Stacy's blog HERE then you are right on track. If not, please start off at the beautiful and talented Linda's blog.

We are so happy that you are joining us today as we spread smiles, share beautiful projects and most of all raise awareness. The word Cancer is one that makes us all cringe and sometimes turn away. That does not make it go away, it just means we try to avoid talking about it and pretending it is not there. It is there and it is a reality. I know most of us have had family or friends who have been diagnosed with a form of cancer or know someone who has died of cancer related causes. One of those cancers is Breast Cancer. In the year 2011 in the United States alone approximately 230,480 new cases of invasive breast cancer in women have been reported, approximately 57,650 new cases of carcinoma in situ (CIS) will be found (CIS is non-invasive and is the earliest form of breast cancer, and approximately 39,520 deaths from breast cancer (women).

Fresh Brewed Designs has created a brand new rubber stamp set as well as several digital stamps in which part of your purchase will be donated to Chemo Angels. If you have not heard about Chemo Angels we suggest you look them up. They are a wonderful organization. They support all forms of cancer as well as have ways to donate in the form of time, cards, as well as monetary donations. To find out more about how Fresh Brewed Designs will be taking part, visit HERE.

 (wanna win? leave a comment & become a follower...super easy!)

I'm also offering some fun Halloween blog candy during the hop! If you'd like the chance to win, simply leave me a comment & become a follower. If you are already a follower of my blog, just let me know that in your comment. Super easy huh? No jumping through hoops on this gal's blog...LOL! 

So for today's hop, I chose to use FBD's Spicy Pumpkin Latte to whip up a fun fall card! I just love this stamp because it is very versatile...last Saturday I used it to create a Halloween card you can find HERE. I just love creating with FBD's stamps & I am so blessed to their GDT for September!

Supplies

Spicy Pumpkin Latte Stamp by Fresh Brewed Designs

Ink - Staz On

Coloring - Bic Mark-It

Sentiment - Studio G

Cardstock - Bazill (orange,black), The Paper Studio (white)

Patterned Paper - Basic Grey

Punch - Martha Stewart

Perfect Pearls - Ranger

Distress Ink - Tim Holtz (walnut stain)

Ribbon - May Arts

Baker's Twine - The Twinery

Adhesives - Glue Glider Pro, Pop Dots, Aileen's Fast Grab Tacky Glue

Stash - Button

Fresh Brewed Designs is also sponsoring Link Up For Pink. The linking party will be held from October 1 - 14.  Every project linked will be pink themed and there will be lots of opportunities for prizes. Grab the badge below and be sure to save the date! 

If you purchase the featured BCA stamp set or any of the BCA digital stamps, be sure to be watching for a special link in the tabs under the blog header at Freshly Brewed Challenges. There will be a special link up challenge just for you starting October 1st. We'll allow back linking if you're using these images.

Thank you so much for visiting me today! Your next stop on the hop will be at Vanessa's blog HERE. Make sure to hop along to all the blogs because besides great inspiration, there are some super fun prizes to be won. Make sure to check back Saturday too for my next FBD post...I think you'll like it!
Until then, Happy Craftin'!

Here is the hop order in case you get lost along the way!

Linda 

Celeste
Stacy
Crystal (ME!)
Vanessa
Stacie
Yolanda
Carolyn
Rhonda
Sheryl
Catherine
Heather
Freshly Brewed Challenges

I'm also entering my card into the following fun challenges!

Paper Issues - Tree Hugger
Party Time Tuesday - Sketch
Really Reasonable Ribbon - Autumn
Jellypark Friends - Pass It On (created this one for a long distance friend!)
Catch the Bug - Make a Scene
Tuesday Taggers - Anything Goes
Tuesday Throwdown - Fall
Delightful Sketches - Happy Fall Y'all!