It's time for a Cutting Cafe' give-away!

Hello friends! I hope everyone is feeling well and hopefully the weather is starting to warm up for those in freezing climates. I am not a 100% so I am pumping the liquids and resting up.

On to my project. I have a special pillow box for a secret pal using The Cutting Cafe' Assorted Pillow Box set and Because Valentine's Day isn't just for Lovers file.

The pillow box is super easy to make! Directions are given how to print this file from your own computer onto cardstock. You just click, print, cut, fold, and glue. It makes the sweetest treat for that secret pal, friend, or family member.

Supplies: pattern paper: Adornit; vellum Stampin' Up; ribbon: Wright's; felt button: Maya Road; floss; DMC; jewels: Darice

Best of all, Regina has given me the green light to giveaway these files to two random winners! I will draw a name for the Assorted Pillow Box set and the Because Valentine's Day isn't just for Lovers file on Saturday. All you have to do is leave a comment to be eligible to win. It's as easy as that!

A heartfelt thank you

Just a touch of snow to sprinkle the ground Thursday evening. Enough to give us a two hour delay for the day which was not received well by my DD. She was convinced the roads were entirely too dangerous for the buses and school should therefore be closed. Grumpiness ensued. :-(
I was kind of happy we had a solid week of school for the kids sake. I like getting back into the routine of things.
I wanted to share a card I made last night. I am using the My Mind's Eye Love Me Do papers again. I think there will be lots more created with this line.


I used stitching which is JUGS new challenge for this week issued by Mona. You have got to see her creations! Amazing!

Quick Post today

Short on time today but wanted to share a card I made with My Mind's Eye's Love Me Do papers. What a great line!
This card is based off Kazan's sketch this week for 2S4Y.


Have a great day!

A belated Happy New Year!

I know I am a few days late but... HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!! I hope everyone had a joyous holiday season and enjoyed spending time with those they love and celebrating the most wonderful time of the year.
I'm so delighted to be back in Virginia and warm inside my home. The wind has been brutal! I am concerned about those that are homeless or unable to afford heating during these super frigid days. I try to give a little extra money to my gas company each month whom distrubutes the funds to those that need the financial assistance. I know it's not a lot but a few dollars may be all someone needs.
After a week off, I was eager to create something. I was actually walking around Vegas composing ideas in my head. Pretty sad huh? I am not a gambler so the visual stimulation of themed hotels was enough for me. I think we visited all the larger hotels which was fun because the motifs varied. Lots of color inspiration!
I made this card using The Pink Elephant's #47 sketch and the latest Embellish Magazine color challenge to use red, pink, and black with heart embellishments which is being sponsored by The Cutting Cafe.

Supplies: cardstock: Creatively-Green; pattern paper: Fancy Pants Splendid; chipboard heart: American Crafts; rub-on's: Making Memories; rhinestones: Darice; rick rack: Wright's; button, heart brad, and pink ribbon from craft supply, floss: DMC; ink: Brilliance

Thanks so much for stopping by!

One last card and a WINNER for HB kit giveaway!

This is my last card for the year. I am taking a little break for the holidays and a vacation with Simon for a week in Vegas. I know I am going to miss my blog friends and challenges while away so hopefully I can sneak in a few minutes to visit. :-) I want to wish everyone a fabulous holiday and hope that you are able to share it with the ones you love.

My last card is for the CPS 147 sketch.

Supplies: cardstock: Recollections white and Stampin' Up razzleberry, pattern paper: Anna Griffin and SEI Snowflakes, chipboard star: Melissa Frances, sentiment: MME; ribbon: Wright's white grosgrain, rhinestones: Darice; other: circle punches and Heidi Swapp distresser

We have a winner for the Happy Birtday kit giveaway! Are you ready to see who won? .......


it's
*****Mona Pendleton*****

Congratulations Mona!

------------------>Mona- email me so I can mail your prize out please!<-----------------------

Thank you to all for your sweet comments and playing along! I really appreciate your taking the time to join in!

Wishing you a wonderful holiday season and a Happy New Year!

Snow, snow, snow!

We got walloped with snow this weekend which caused one housebound day which is always good to me. :-) It was fun watch it come down and cover everything while nice and warm inside. The day after is always the worst because clean up AKA snow shoveling is not fun. :-(
Anyhow, I got some creative time and would like to share with you the items I made today.

First this, is a Maya Road 5x5 -3 ring binder I altered with paint and paper. I used the Sweet Sunday Sketch #49 for the cover.

I love this paper and embellishments that my dear friend Pam sent me. It's Anna Griffith. I like the pink, green, and red mixed with kraft paper which was the challenge for
JUGS #12.

Regina at The Cutting Cafe' has been busy making new Valentine files for the cafe' that you will love! I sure do! ♥♥♥

These two cards use Valentine Big Stuff which are 5 inch words with decorative letters.

These are such beautiful words and can be used on cards or scrapbook pages.

The last two cards use the All About Valentine's Day file which is HUGE! There are 46 images and sentiments that are perfect for any Valentine's Day craft. Be sure to view this amazing set by clicking on the link above.

Secret Santa Soiree swap

What a delight it was to receive my Secret Santa Soiree package yesterday! This was a swap I joined a few months back oragnized by Amy and Georgie. I was so busy last night with Jacquelynn's chorale concert, I did not have time to open it up. However, I did today and in my excitement...I forgot to take a before picture of my presents wrapped. I did get an "after" picture with the wrap off. :-) Does that count? Anyhow...
Look at what my SS sent me! I am so excited to use the new Stabilo's! A set of 25 colors! I desperately needed some markers to fill in digital and stamp images. The notepad and mini cards are always appreciated because I write little notes for family and friends. Thank you SS! I love everything!

Here's the pile of Christmas wrapping paper:
And being the bad blogger that I am, I failed to share the awesome organizer she made for me and sent a few weeks back. She even personalized it with my intial and used my favorite colors! Oh joy!

Thank you Secret Santa! You completely made my day!!! A huge thank you to Georgie and Amy for organizing this swap (there were 109 participants) and making it so fantastic!