My Time Made Easy Sneak Peak!!!

Hello!

I'm super excited to be able to share some sneak peaks from MTME with you this month!  I'm honored to have been asked to be this months guest designer.  I've been working hard in my scrap room the last few weeks playing with all the new templates, stamp sets, cut files and digi papers that I get to share with you over this next week  sigh...  There is just soooo much crafty goodness to play with!  Heee Heee!  I am in heaven!!!  Today I'm sharing this new stamp set Keep Strong  that works perfectly with this Star of the Show template from MTME.  I used some of the Warm Serenity digi papers from last months release to decorate my template with.  It just was meant to be used with this new stamp set (at least I think so) that will be available for purchase on the 1st of March.  Debbie and Tangii also have sneak peaks on their blogs today so stop by and check out the goodies they are previewing.

Jugs #73 Envelope gift box

Hello Ladies!

Well I was hoping winter was on it's way out.  I guess I was wrong because...we got another 10 + inches of the white stuff!  Yuck!  Well at least I get to hang out in my craft room!  LOL!!! 
This weeks challenge over at Just Us Girls is being hosted by Pam and she has challenged us to create an envelope box which is perfect to put the bulky cards we create with all the bling we just have to layer upon them!!!   For my gift box I used some digi papers and a stamp set from MTME that I purchased last month and haven't had a chance to play with until now!   I uses some scotch velcro spots to hold mine together on each side flap so I didn't have to use ribbon.   The tutorial from Splitcoast stampers can be found here.  It literally takes a minute to make this box. I hope you get a chance to play along with us this week!  This is the last week for our February guest designer Lori. 

***Stop by the rest of the JUGS blogs for more inspiration***

How to play: You need to upload your project for this week's challenge to your online blog or public photo gallery. Leave a link that goes directly to your project in the Inlinkz form at the bottom of this post. If you upload to online galleries, please also use the keyword or tag, JUGS73. After you post to Inlinkz you can also leave a comment here.


Deadline to be considered for the weekly "Chic of the Week" is 9:00 PM EST on Thursday, March 3rd. The Inlinkz form will close at that time. Our top pick "Chic of the Week" will be announced on the following Friday morning.

JUGS # 72 Color Challenge

Good Morning Ladies!
 This weeks challenge is being hosted by moi over at Just Us Girls and it is a color challenge.  I've chosen the colors light aqua, melon berry and kraft.  You can use any papers as long as they are close what i've said is just a guide to get the creative juices flowing.  Alot of times I've never heard of some of the color names and just go with a visual from the teams samples. 

I have some awesome news to share with everyone...we at Just Us Girls have chosen a new team member to fill the spot that was left when  Alicia stepped down from the team in January.  Not that I know her personally so to speak but in blog land she is one very talented and fun lovin' gal so without further ado let me introduce to you  Elise Durenberger.  Soooo if you get a chance stop by her blog and give her a warm welcome!

Now on to my card! 

  

Supplies- PTI-stamp set-Along for the Ride, PTI-Cardstock-cream,kraft and melon berry, Creative Memories-aqua paper, Waltzing Mouse-stamp set-Faux Fun Circles, MTME-stamp set-Just for You, Glossy Accents, Stampin' Up-scallop punch, Kaiser-pearls. 

***Stop by the rest of the JUGS blogs for more inspiration***

How to play: You need to upload your project for this week's challenge to your online blog or public photo gallery. Leave a link that goes directly to your project in the Inlinkz form at the bottom of this post. If you upload to online galleries, please also use the keyword or tag, JUGS72. After you post to Inlinkz you can also leave a comment here.

Deadline to be considered for the weekly "Chic of the Week" is 9:00 PM EST on Thursday, February 24th. The Inlinkz form will close at that time. Our top pick "Chic of the Week" will be announced on the following Friday morning.

A Hug...

Hello!

I just had to play along with The Play Date Cafe this week once I saw the colors for this weeks challenge!  I had this image from Stretch N' Bubbles that I thought would work well with the vintage feel of this fabulous inspirational photo.  I also needed a little sketch inspiration and Ii found that with Unscripted Sketches.  So I combined the two and came up with this card which I really like!  It always puts me in a real good mood when the mojo is flowing!  LOL!!!  My papers are from Graphic 45 and my sentiment is from PTI's Big & Bold Wishes.  I like the long sentiment because I could curve it to fit around my oval shape.  That's it for now gotta run to my sons basketball game!  Enjoy your weekend ladies!  

JUGS #71 Spotlighting Technique challenge

 

Good Morning Ladies!

Once again the weekend is upon us and that means it's time for another challenge from Just Us Girls.  This week our hostest is Andrea and she has challenged us to this really cool technique called spotlighting.  It's a technique I've never tried before.  It is really cool and I love how my card turned out!  I thought this image was appropriate seeing I think just about everyone has had enough winter and is ready for a little touch of spring!  LOL!!!  This is a technique I will definitely be using more often!  I hope you get a chance to come and play with us this week!  Here is the tutorial for how to do this technique here!  So get busy ladies so I can swing by and take a peek at your projects!

Supplies:  PTI stamp set-All About You Additions, Spellbinders nestabilities-scallop circles, PTI-white and red card stock, Copic markers, Tim Holtz-mini paper clips, ribbons-misc. 

Don't forget to stop by the rest of the JUGS blogs and our

 February guest designer Lori for more inspiration!

How to play: You need to upload your project for this week's challenge to your online blog or public photo gallery. Leave a link that goes directly to your project in the Inlinkz form at the bottom of this post. If you upload to online galleries, please also use the keyword or tag, JUGS71. After you post to Inlinkz you can also leave a comment here.

 

Deadline to be considered for the weekly "Chic of the Week" is 9:00 PM EST on Thursday, February 17th. The Inlinkz form will close at that time. Our top pick "Chic of the Week" will be announced on the following Friday morning.

     

I've fallen in love many times...

Good Evening!

This is a great weekend to stay home and do crafts because it's way to cold for any snowshoeing or skiing for me!  Never mind heated socks I'd need a heated ski suit!  LOL!!!  I made this card because I got all these new goodies and I wanted to try and make my own background paper for a change.  This is what I came up with for a Valentine card!  Have a great weekend!  I'll be back in the morning with an all new challenge from Just Us Girls!

  

 

JUGS #70 sketch challenge

Good Morning Ladies!

This weeks challenge over at Just Us Girls is a sketch challenge and our hostest with the mostest is non other then the very talented Dana.  We are to focus on piling layers in one corner versus worrying about what shapes are showing in the pile on the sketch.   We are using products from Want2Scrap on our creations because they are sponsoring this weeks challenge and have a $25 gift certificate up for grabs to one lucky winner who will be drawn randomly from all the entries this week!  Stop by the Want2Scrap store to see all the goodies they have available and then head over to their blog  for a little inspiration.  If you are on face book you can access them here.

Here's a close up of my hearts

Supplies: PTI-black cardstock, Design Paper-Kaisercraft-Love Note collection, want2scrap-self adhesive bling, Spellbinder-nestabilities-hearts and scalloped hearts, Doile-misc.

 

Don't forget to stop by the rest of the JUGS blogs and give a warm welcome to our February

 guest designer Lori for more inspiration!

How to play: You need to upload your project for this week's challenge to your online blog or public photo gallery. Leave a link that goes directly to your project in the Inlinkz form at the bottom of this post. If you upload to online galleries, please also use the keyword or tag, JUGS70. After you post to Inlinkz you can also leave a comment here.

Deadline to be considered for the weekly "Chic of the Week" is 9:00 PM EST on Thursday, February 10th. The Inlinkz form will close at that time. Our top pick "Chic of the Week" will be announced on the following Friday morning.

Wishing you well

Hello!

Well it's Ground Hog day and Phil said we will have six more weeks of winter.  Really???  Looking outside  as the snow falls heavily I'd be thinking.....six more months of it!  The only upside is more crafting time for me! Yeah!!!  I made this card using the new Graphic 45-Once Upon a Springtime Collection.  I'm entering it into Meljens Design team and Challenge blog where you had to create something with a  heart.  I also entered it into Delightful Challenges which was also to create something with hearts.   Thanks so much for popping in!

Here's To Celebrating You!

Hello!

Clean & Simple had a fun sketch challenge to play along with this week..  This is my take on it using PTI's Dot Spot stamped with Versamark Dazzle and clear filigree powder.  My sentiment is from PTI's Inside & Outside: Birthday.  Thanks so much for stopping by!