Seasons of Change

Happy November...

Can you believe it's November already? Hope everyone had a great Halloween! It was *cold* & very windy here, but ds had fun. He had 2 costumes this year & 3 parties. :) The school party is today since they closed last week because of H1N1. :(

First a layout I made usingBo Bunny "Flutter Butter" & lots of buttons. It's about ds's speech and our journey with Autism. Have I ever mentioned how much I love my little guy, he is my everything!!!

This weeks 2sketches4you card using the new Bo Bunny line "Persuasion", yum!! Congrats to the new DT over there, what an awesome group. :)

 

And last weeks CPS card using Shimmerz paint  (loving these) and Zva Creative pearls.

 

*I used the paint to add color to the Tattered Angels frame, punched flowers, and highlight the ribbon. :)

 Thanks for stopping by! :)

Ghosts & Monster (cupcakes) :)

Hope you had a great weekend! Are you all ready for Halloween? I think we are: costumes are bought, decorations are up, and pumpkins are carved. :)

 I was excited last week to get my copy of the PaperCrafts Nov/Dec issue:

 
For two reasons, one it's full of amazing projects & two I was so excited to be in the "Designer's Spotlight" for this issue. There's a little question & answer section, very fun! :)

Now for the rest of the Halloween projects I have to share. :) Here's a little wall hanging I did using Dream Street "Superstition" line:

 

A wreath I made using Bo Bunny "Boo Crew" papers (directions are on the Bo Bunny blog):

More "Boo Crew" goodies. Bo Bunny had a 2 page sketch challenge & instead of a layout I used page 1 for the card and page 2 for the box. My son & I had a blast making monster cupcakes as well. :)

 
And the dirctions for the pumpkin centerpiece. I posted it on the Dream Street blog, but thought I'd do it here as well. :

Start with a paper mache pumpkin (available at most craft stores).

1. Begin cutting strips of coordinating pattern paper about 1" wider & longer than each curve. Cut enough alternating patterns to cover the entire pumpkin.

2.  Apply a generous amount of decoupage medium to one section and one strip of paper. Smooth piece to curve and repeat for each section until pumpkin is covered. Let dry.

3. Once dry run brown ink pad along edges and curves for a distressed look. Using foam brush lightly brush decoupage onto various areas and sprinkle with black glitter (I used Martha Stewart), let dry.

4. Cut leaf shape from green paper, fold in center and ink. Cut two strips of green paper and curl around pencil for "tendrils".

5. Die cut leaves from copper sheeting using Sizzix, emboss veining using pencil, and use lighter to give copper rainbow look.

 

6. Using copper wire begin curling around pencil adding beads between curls.

7. Take twine and wrap around each section of pumpkin. Add rub-on to chipboard and tie to end of twine.

8. Assemble leaves, tendrils, copper beaded tendrils ect.. to top using hot glue.

And I quickly did a card for 2sketches4you, flipped things a bit. ;)

Thanks for stopping by! :)

Lots to share...

Hope everyone had a wonderful weekend, we headed to the Pumpkin patch. I just love Fall!

I'll get right to the sharing today, first off Bo Bunny is having a scavenger hunt in honor of their new Fall releases. You must check them out, they're amazing!!! Here's one of the 3, be sure to check out the Bo Bunny blogto see them all & for a chance to win!

Here's a peek at "Love Bandit"!

And some projects, a candle holder I embellished using Bo Bunny "Boo Crew". :)

A card I created for Emma's Paperiecolor challenge, check out the blog for more amazing creations. I used Bo Bunny "Gypsy" and colored the chipboard & ribbon with Tattered Angels glimmer mist.

A quick Halloween treat set I made for Emma's, Cindy has gable boxes in 3 sizes that are perfect for treats or gifts. ;)

And a pumpkin centerpiece I made for the Dream Street blog, I used the "Superstition" line. I'll be putting directions up on the blog. ;)

 

This weeks CardPatterns sketch card using Webster's Pages, Zva Creative crystals & Tattered Angels chipboard and glimmer mists. I flipped the sketch. ;)

Adding my2sketches4you card using Laura's sketch & Basic Grey goodies.

Thanks for stopping by & enjoy your week! :)

Chilly Monday...

The leaves here are beautiful & they're calling for snow.. ahhh Fall in Michigan. :) Hope everyone had a great weekend. Dh spent the weekend chopping & stacking wood and ds & I decorated for Halloween.

Some fun projects. Remember our trip to the Columbus Zoo, here's a layout using Dream Street papers about the aquarium.

 A card I did for thePursuit of Craftyness blog where we're featuring Imaginisce's "Spooky Town". Lots of fun idea!

I did a simple card using Cosmo Cricket "Earth Love" for this weeks CardPatterns sketch.

And this weeks 2sketches4you sketch using Basic Grey papers & chipboard & Zva Creative pearls.

I've had a couple people ask where I get my ribbon & how/if I mail my cadrs, so I thought I'd answer here as well. ;) I live in a rural area so most of it is from WalMart. And when I get to the city I always stock up at Michael's as well. I admit to having a sickness and enough ribbon to start my own store though, hehe. ;)

And yes, I do send my cards. The bulky ones ship nicely in a padded envelope or I just fold a manilla envelope in half and ship that way.. it's only a few more cents. :)

Thanks for stopping by and have a great week!
 
 

 
 
 

Happy Monday & a winner...

Hope everyone had a wonderful weeked & World CardMaking Day!! I wanted to say a huge thank you for all the wonderful comments.. you totally made my day! :)

I had ds draw a winner for the blog candy, congrats:

Kim Faucher

If you'll e-mail (sherrywrightpc@gmail.com) your address I'll get it right out. :) 

Now some fun creations! I made this Halloween house for Emma's Paperie (you can see supplies & directions on the blog there).

 
 
 
This weeks 2sketches4you card using Bo Bunny "St. Nick" papers:

 
 

And a layout I did awhile ago with ds Halloween costume from last year. When we went to Disney he loved the Fantasma show with Mickey. We bought the hat and wand & my mom handmade the cape, embroidered the stars ect.. He was walking around saying "Show me the evil villains", lol.

Thanks for stopping by and have a great week! :)

World CardMaking Day...

is here!! :) Be sure to check out the WCMD blog, MoxieFab blog, & PaperCrafts Connection blog for lots of fun and inspiration. And if you're in the mood to shop... don't forget the coupon code (see sidebar) for 25% off in the CK/Paper Crafts store!!

I'm hoping to squeeze in some creating & fun today as well. But, I thought I'd leave you with a card I created for my guest designer spot at CardPatterns this week. A card for everyone who stops by my blog, leaves comments, and shares their love of cardmaking... thank you!

 
 

Have a wonderful day! You can still leave comments for the blog candy (see post below) here or there until Sunday. I'll post a winner Monday. Thanks for stopping by. :)

6 days & a giveaway...

Only 6 days until World CardMaking day! To celebrate I thought I'd offer up some blog candy... some stamps (butterfly Gelatins & Glitz design), Scenic Route alphabets, bling, rub-ons, birds, Around the Block labelmaker & distresser ect.. Just leave a comment & I'll pick a winner next weekend. :)

 And some fun creations, we had a "clever chipboard" challenge at Emma's Paperie. I used part of a Bo Bunny chipboard album & a twig to make a wall hanging. Be sure to check out all the amazing creations over there. ;)

  

This weeks CardPatterns sketch card using Making Memories goodies:

And a layout, I haven't done a 2 page layout in forever and it's part of the Bo Bunny challenge. Check out the blog, the sketch and the amazing creations! I used the Delilah collection. :) **Click on the image for a larger view.

Adding my 2sketches4you card, another fun sketch and examples on their site. I used Melissa Frances papers, Zva Creative Pearls & MF stamps.

Have a great week & thanks for stopping by!

World Card Making Day...

Is fast approaching (Oct. 3rd) & I have something to share with you. ;) The gang at Paper Crafts Magazine are starting the celebration early and I get to share something fun with you!!

Starting today at midnight until 10/12/09 you can use the coupon code: Y7SL-LNWR-CSDG in the Paper Crafts/CK on-line store is good for 25% off your cart subtotal. Now go have fun shopping & be sure to check out theWorld Card Making site & Blog hop tour for 24 other talented ladies and lots of inspiration. ;)

Now some projects, last weeks CPS card sponsored by Zva Creative (their products are so fun). I used Bo Bunny "Delilah" papers:

This weeks CardPatterns card using Pink Paislee papers & stamps, Melissa Frances chipboard cat (covered in glitter), Jenni Bowlin bingo card.

I thought I'd add my 2sketches4you card using Pink Paislee papers & Zva Creative pearls. I colored the stick pins with a black Copic to match. ;)

Thanks for stopping by and have a great week! :)

Sunshine & Fall...

Even though it's 83 today the signs of Fall are all around.. leaves are starting to change, it's dark when I leave for work & dusk when I get home, & I'm already seeing pumpkins for sale. I do love Fall & Halloween, how about you?

The first project I'll share today was from a Bo Bunny challenge to recycle. This was perfect since I love recycling containers! For this I used a ice cream tub (Sugar Free Bunny Track) ;) & Kitchen Spice papers. You can check out all the fab projects on the blog. :)

 

 

Next a little card & gift card holder set I put together for Emma's Paperie color challenge. I was thrilled to join the DT of wonderful & talented ladies there, plus the store is awesome!!

 

 

And a card I did with this weeks fun CardPatterns sketch using some new Pink Paislee:

 

 

This weeks 2sketches4you sketch card using Kazan'sgreat sketch. Since I was making some Christmas projects for assignments I though I'd keep playing, hehe. Love the vintage feel of the"St. Nick" line.

 

 

Thanks for stopping by & have a great week! :)

The last Monday...

before ds head back to school (first grade). I thought I wouldn't be all emotional this year, but I'm still having a hard time. Even though I work full-time my Monday's off have always been that special time... just the 2 of us. *sigh*

On to a few projects, I did some major creating after ds went to bed this weekend. I can't share much yet, but I was in the Halloween/Fall mood.. fun!! Here's a few things I ca share. :)

This weeks CardPatterns sketch using Bo Bunny Delilah papers & Zva Creative pearls:

 

 

This weeks 2sketches4you fun sketch using some of fun Pink Paislee papers that arrived in a box from Emma's Paperie:

 

 

Thanks for stopping by & have a wonderful week!