Pixie Dust Paperie July Challenge

The July Pixie Challenge at PDP 

is all about the butterfly...

Just create a project (layout, card,

wall hanging, ATC, altered item, etc) with a butterfly. 

Mine is...

made with my very favorite papers from the 

Pink Paislee Butterfly Garden 6x6 Pad Collection. 

I even used the BG paper to make these daisies 

with the Rolled Daisy Die-namics Die from My Favorite Things.

The challenge ends August 5th, 2011 at 10pm EST,

and one winner will receive a $15.00 gift certificate to The Pixie Shop (the shop with the fabulous Pixie Kits). 

Come on girls... start creating!

He Leadeth Me Beside The Still Waters

I needed a sympathy cards for a sweet couple

who had just lost their son. I made this one with white cardstock and paper from the Pink Paislee Butterfly Garden 6x6 Pad.

My stamp set is by Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps ,

but I don't think it is available anymore. They have lots of new ones, though, that I've put on my wish list.

Since I don't own any markers or colored pencils,
I thought I would try my hand at a brush coloring technique using Tim Holtz Distress Inks, which I do have. Now this is FUN!  Am lovin' this! Well, now the problem is, I need more colors of Distress Ink. Does it ever end?
Have a Happy Day, guys!

City Crafter Challenge #66

Sorry, I haven't been around much...

remember the old song that goes... Summertime and the livin' is easy. Don't you believe it!

Cheryl at CCCB has come up with the challenge of  "It's A Shore Thing" . 

You have to create a project that is beach related.

Mine is pretty simple.

Love this beach scene image.

No card of mine seems to escape my hands

shy of flowers and skeleton leaves.

This sheet music came from Deb Hickmen 

when we did our A.T.C. swap (Thanks again, Deb... love it!) and of course, Recollections bling on top!

Have a terrific evening!

Yes... I Have My Computer Back

Thank the Lord... 

my IMac is back and running!

Now I can show you a card I made a week ago...

This American Crafts Botanique paper is so gorgeous

and glittery. I teamed it up with Melissa Frances' Amanda, a light green cardstock and two shades of light blue cardstock. The DP were from the October Fall In Love Kit from Pixie Dust Paperie .

I used an image from my stash, Recollections

bling and Antique Linen Distress Ink (seems to be my favorite right now... I love the soft effect it gives).

I tied a strip of white tulle around the center

of the card and added the mounted image along with Recollections leaves, MS punched oak leaves and apple blossoms and gardenias from I Am Roses .

This is my "Happy Day" card!

I'm feeling much better with my old buddy Mac back... now I can come and visit you all again.

Have a great weekend!

City Crafter Challenge #65 - Let The Sunshine In

Talented Linda at CCCB has given

the challenge of making a project showing the sun or the word sun. 

Here is my take...

Hope you have a happy, sunny day!

Crash

Ugh! My IMac is down, so I'm

getting an unscheduled vacation from blogging. Love all you guys and hope to be back with you soon!

Please don't forget me!

Bargain Of The Month

I just have to share this with you!

We have a brand new Jo-Anns at our mall and the scrapbook department was all 40% off. That was pretty good in itself, but they also sent me coupons in the mail for either 50% off one item at regular price or 20% off my entire purchase including sale items.

I actually purchased only one item...

I know, I know... well I'm low on funds... but what a deal on that one item.

I got the Crop-A-Dile Eyelet punch and setter

for a mere $14.39 plus tax and they threw in a large size tote for free! The regular price on this puppy is $34.99 but most stores ask $29.99. Anyway you look at it, an amazing deal!

What fabulous bargain have you gotten lately?