TTT Brads, Bling and Buttons...

...FIONA...

Oh my...is it that time again? Yup...time for another Tamiko's Thursday Teasers assignment. This time we are to use 3 different embellishments on our card...Brads, Blings & Buttons! What a fun and challenging assignment this was. I never done this before and so I went for broke! lol! I got to use my new nesties: labels fourteen...crocheted ribbon...a rose, dew drops and my new CC design stamp called: Fiona. Isn't she just too cute! If you would like to purchase these items, please stop by Tamiko's. If you don't see something, then email her so she can order it for you. So can you see all the bling I added to her headband? I wanted to really make her sparkle. I also used another nestie to make the shape of the card.

If you get a chance...stop by Tamiko's blog and check out all the other creations from the CT! You will definitely be amazed. Thanks for stopping by! Have a good Thursday everyone!

...Be Happy...Be Content...Be YOU!

Be Blessed,

Bugaboo Birthday...

...BIRTHDAY BOY...

Yay! I made it to Hump Day...I have a cute card to share with you. I was invited to a birthday party where a boy was turning 1 and so I thought about using the cute Bugaboo image. I CASED a card that I received from Tammi and used her layout. I had a fun time coloring him and I hope he liked his card!

thank you for sticking with me and for always coming to visit and for leaving me wonderful comments...something I can smile about!

"Life is partly what you make it and partly by the friends we choose."

Be Blessed,

Product Spotlight...My ♥ Stamps for you

Good Morning Everyone! Sorry I am late again for another Product Spotlight of the week. This week it's My Heart Stamps for you...If you go over to Stamp and Create you can find more images like these @ 40% off! I used Dolly Angel, but the store doesn't have it right now. I also used my pretty Basic Grey DP called Indian Summer, crocheted ivory ribbon, shimmerz-Angel Wings on my rose and my different size circle nesties.

If you have a chance, please go and check out the other ladies and their wonderful creations...Chris, Heidi, Jeanette, Lacey and Vicky.

till next time..."Love is just love and it can never be explained."

Be Blessed,

Altered...

...STELLA...
Happy Friday everyone! it's a furlough for me...but I do have so much to do! any whoo...here's my second card that I made for a dear friend. It's pretty much the same layout, but I just switched sides...I used Stella's face and Megan's body for this one.
here's what my card looks like. Her favorite color is green...so I used all different greens. I colored her with my copics and used many of my favorite things to embellish this card.

have a wonderful weekend!
thank you everyone for stopping by and leaving me such fabulous comments!
till next time...
May you enjoy the friendships, soak up the sun and have a good time!

Be Blessed,

Tamiko's Thursday Teaser...Spellbinders

...GIGI...
Here's to another Thursday and so that means we have another Tamiko's Teaser for you! The CT is to use any spellbinder on your card. I decided to alter another greeting farm image. This time I used Gigi and Megan. I made this for a dear friend's birthday and she sorta looks like Gigi, so that's why I chose this image. I love to make my creations shimmer and sparkle too. so I sprayed my different mists all over.
I love the color purple and I was lucky that she didn't have a favorite color, so I could use a color I loved. I used my circle nesties for the background of my image and used my embossing folder to give it more design. I got to use my MS flower punch and I used my circle punches, ribbon & sentiment from SU. I added some dew drops...my favorite - flowers and a heart charm.

if you have a chance to...go and check out the other girls on the CT @ Tamiko's blog. You will be blown away from the awesome creations. So if you like what you see...you can purchase the image and the spellbinders @ Tamiko's online store. If you want to special order something, you can do so, but you need to contact Joy first. Remember that shipping is free if you spend over $25. so go and check out the store!

"Gratefulness is the key to a happy life that we hold in our hands, because if we are not grateful, then no matter how much we have we will not be happy -- because we will always want to have something else or something more."

- David Steindl-Rast

Be Blessed,

Dandelion...

...SHAKER CHECKBOOK...
Hey...it's Tuesday and I have a short post to share with you. My mom wanted a new checkbook cover as her old one was pretty busted up and. so I decided to use the cuties from Dandelion. I put the two together and used many different dew drops and micro beads for the shaker. I added some ribbon and bling. My mom's favorite color is blue, so I made sure to use the new CS called: Marina Mist from SU.
have a gorgeous day everyone! be blessed that you are healthy, can breathe fresh air and that you woke up this morning. Life is so short...you never know when something can alter it in a blink of an eye. Be good to each other!

Be Blessed,

Product Spotlight...SWALK

...GRANDMA...
Happy...Happy...Monday everyone. here's to another Product Spotlight of the week. Have you ever heard of the SWALK line? I didn't until Stamp and Create brought these cuties in! They are now 25% off...so go and get some! I love them all! I used a SWALK image called: Grandma. Isn't she just so cute! It also comes with the sentiments you see and those little stones at the bottom of her feet. I wanted to make it on something other than a card...so I made an accordion folder. I found the instructions on Split Coast Stampers here.
here's what it looks like once it's opened. I made only two dividers so that it wouldn't be too crowded. I used pretty embossed DP for my accordion folder. You should use thicker paper so that your folder is a little more sturdy. If not you can always use CS and then layer it with DP. I also used my MS border punch and baby breath spritz.

So if you like what you see...go and check out the Stamp and Create blog for all the other lovely creations from the DT...Chris, Jeanette, Lacey and GT Heidi and Vicki.

"Grandmas always made you feel like she had been waiting all day to see you and now that she has, the day is complete."

Be Blessed,

Tamiko's Thursday Teaser...Altered Image on a 3-D project

...JADE...
Happy Thursday everyone! Welcome to another Tamiko's Thursday Teaser! This Thursday we are to use an altered image from TGF on a 3-D project. But we also are offering up a challenge to you! yup...if you think that this sounds like fun and this is just your speed...then come join us! All you have to do is to use an altered image (using two images or change something) from TGF on a 3-D project or card. go to Tamiko's blog and enter your creation! As you can see...I altered Jade's eyes. I used one of the other Wild Sprouts to do that. Jade is from the Roll Call kit. this took me a few tries to get it right where I wanted it. I sparkled her all up with the Tsukineko sparkle spray and colored her with my copics.
I put her on a box that I created and it's just like a pizza box. I found this pretty DP from J's. I thought this would be perfect for what I wanted to create. I cut Jade out, used my circle nesties, added some ribbon and of course a flower.

here's what my box looks like once it's opened up...you can fill it with goodies and give it away as a gift. So you may be asking...what are the measurements...well, if I can remember what it is...it's a 6 3/4" x 12" CS. the long way you will score @ 1", 5 1/2", 6 1/2" and 11". then you will score the other side @ 1" and then flip and score @ 1". then you will cut the score lines for those little tabs on the side, so you can tape the down. decorate to your liking and you are done!
now go and make your own! have a wonderful Thursday! Stop by Tamiko's blog to see all the other ladies and their wonderful creations! This is where you will enter for the challenge as well. If you want to purchase all these cuties, you can go to Tamiko's online store and shop! if you buy $25 or more, it's free shipping!

Be Happy...Be Healthy...Be Free!!

Be Blessed,

Happy Birthday Sets...

...DANDELION CUTIES...
Happy Hump Day everyone...I haven't been feeling all to well, so I am slacking on posting on time! Well, I made a couple "Joy" fold cards that was taught to me by Teri a while back. I really enjoy making these. I turned it into a mini shaker card. I used this cute mouse from Whipper Snapper. I got all my pretty DP from Tamiko's. I added the flower to keep the flap closed.
here's what it looks like when the flaps are opened up. I added a card behind this one so that all the players on the co-ed team could sign. this little area was too small.

this is one of the sets I gave as a gift for their birthday. I made them a checkbook cover w/ pen and a mini composition book w/ pen too.

here's the other set...her favorite color is green...I tried to used the same DP for everything, but I ran out of this DP...so the card is different. I fell in love with these dandelion cuties and you know me...just had to have them!

wishing these two a wonderful and happy birthday! they are two years and one day apart! but they are totally like twins...lol! One is today 9-15 and the other is 9-16.

“all of us are joining in to say, that May the year which your birthday begins, brings all the special things, that mean the most to you!”

Be Blessed,

Product Spotlight...Birthday

...ANGELICA...
Happy Tuesday Everyone! I know I am one day late for the Product Spotlight of the week. To make the story short...my camera broke and with all of that I ended up borrowing my mom's one so that I can post my pictures. Any whoo...I wanted to let you know and wish Stamp and Create store a very Happy Birthday!!! Stamp and Create has made one year! so with that the Product Spotlight of the week is: BIRTHDAY! If you want to purchase some stamps for 25% off, go and check out her store. I decided to use the new fairy from Wags 'n Whiskers. Her name is Angelica.
I wanted to use some colors that I hardly use...so I chose some blue/greens and maroons. I wanted to give her some sparkle too. I love to use my MS border punch and used my square nesties. I used some bling and my happy birthday sentiment.

Happy Birthday Stamp and Create! here's to many more years to come!!! Now go and check out the other girls and their creations on the Stamp and Create blog. And if you do then you can win some yummy blog candy! go and win!

“If there's something that you're dreaming of then may it all come true, because you deserve it all...HAPPY BIRTHDAY.”

Be Blessed,

Graduation & 3 Tag Swap...

...GRADUATION IAN...

Here's to another Friday! I have so many things to share with you. I made a graduation card for Linda's son who just graduated from Kaiser High School...the colors are blue and gold. This cute sentiment is from SU. I used graduation Ian from TGF for the image (he is a digi). I didn't want to use too much ribbon and bling as this was for a boy.

I also participated in the 3 tag swap that Kyoko is hosting. It is a great idea so that when Christmas rolls around...I will have some tags to use on my presents =) here's what I came up with...I used my Christmas snowflakes & inks from SU, red bling and added a sentiment.

we are to make 3 identical tags.

if you are interested in participating, please stop by Kyoko's blog for all the deets!
have a great weekend everyone!

thank you as always for stopping by, leaving me wonderful comments and making my day! your kind words are always appreciated!

"It is Christmas in the heart that puts Christmas in the air"

~W. T. Ellis

Be Blessed,

Tamiko's Thursday Teaser...Sketch

...SAVANNAH...
We have a sketch assignment here at Tamiko's for her Thursday Teaser! Here is what the CT is following for their assignment today. We are to use either a Wild Sprout from TGF or a CC design image.
this is what I came up with. I used TGF wild sprout called: Savannah. I really wanted to create with the pinks, reds & browns. glittered her so that she would sparkle.

so if you would like to see more...please go and check out the CT divas and their wonderful creations...
Cami
Janis
Jodi
Joni
Joy (Tamiko)
Kyoko
Linda
1LuvnMama
Michelle
Teri
You can go to Tamiko's blog also to see everyone's creation. Please stop on by @ Tamiko's online store to purchase these cuties. anything over $25 is free shipping!

“One day at a time--this is enough. Do not look back and grieve over the past for it is gone; and do not be troubled about the future, for it has not yet come. Live in the present, and make it so beautiful it will be worth remembering.”

Be Blessed,

Bugaboo Birthday...

...BUGABOO IMAGES...
Happy Hump day everyone! So, one of my dear friends asked me if I could make a card for her niece who's turning 13 years old and her favorite colors are blue & purple. She also likes soccer and is a bit of a tomboy. Oh no! I am not good at these kinds of cards (the kind that are on the spot). I had to think about what I wanted to do. I knew I had soccer DP, so that was what I was going to use and then I remembered I have cute bugaboo images that are perfect for birthdays. here's what I came up with...

I actually decorated the inside of my card...lol! I added one more bugaboo image and a sweet sentiment on the side...just so there would be enough room to write if she wanted to.I hope you all are enjoying your week! I haven't returned to work just yet. just trying to recover from all that playing of soccer! oh and btw...we are the CHAMPIONS for the Maui soccer co-ed tournament 2010. woo-hoo! thanks for stopping by!

images: digis - bugaboo
sentiment: SU stamp
supplies: memento ink pad, copic pens, bling,

flowers, butterfly punch, dew drops

Be Blessed,

Surprise Blog Hop...

...SWEET and TOXIC...

***please scroll down for my daily posts***
Welcome to Tamiko's CT first blog hop for the new releases that come out today from The Greeting Farm! woo-hoo! Each CT member is featuring a stamp that is being released today. So with that...you must have came from Tamiko's CT blog. If you did...you are on the right track. If not, then you just have to go one back and start there. I also wanted to give a special recognition to CAMI...one of our CT members as her birthday is coming up real soon! Happy Birthday Cami! This surprise blog hop is in your honor! I hope she is surprised and pleased and this launched without her knowing!

here is my card I created with Sweet and Toxic...one of the new sets released and I created my card into a birthday card for Cami! I knew what I wanted to create...so I went to town! I used brown saddle stitched ribbon, my new MS border punch called: layered arches, MS flower punch, some Kaiser Craft bling, Tsukineko shimmer sparkle spray and colored with my copics.

here's what it looks like when the easel card is opened. I had to add my signature...flowers & a sentiment from SU. I hope Cami loves her card. I will be sending it to her =)

So here is the list of the CT who are participating in the blog hop...
Tamiko's CT blog

Joy - a place to be me
1LuvnMama - luvn the journey
Jodi - inked inspirations
Kyoko - cards and tags mania
Michelle - Mushi's creative inspirations
Cami - capture a heart
Tamiko (Joy) - things of Joy
Teri - big ideas from a little girl
Janis - creative expressions
Linda - simple & sassy creations
Joni - crafty hula hands
Tamiko's CT blog

Here are some extra deets...This blog hop will stay open till Tuesday, Sept 7, 2010, 11:59 pm HST. There is one blog hop candy on one of the CT's blogs, so you must leave a comment on each blog for a chance to win. The prize is: $10 gift certificate to Tamiko's and you get a choice of one of the rubber stamps from the new release...either Sweet Anya or Oh Boy Ian. So now you are on your way to 1LuvnMama's blog! hope you have a fun time seeing all our creations and good-luck on a chance to win a prize!

“The moments of happiness we enjoy take us by surprise. It is not that we seize them, but that they seize us.” ~Ashley Montagu

Be Blessed,

Gorjuss is back...

...MINI POCKET GIFT HOLDER...

I think I have forgotten about these cuties...as I only realized it when creating this that I haven't used my gorjuss girls in a while! Well, I wanted to send a little thank you to Tammi who is always thinking of me and sending me such cute cards and images~! I won her candy the other month...yippee! So with that I wanted to send something back. this is what I came up with. I never want to send something small without a package, so I decided to create a mini pocket gift holder to put my goodies in.

Here's what it looks like once its opened. I made a mini pocket to fit the goodies in perfectly. The holder is held close with pretty pink & brown polka dot ribbon.

Have a wonderful Tuesday everyone! I just came home from my trip to Maui. recooperating and relaxing! I will have more to share with you. till then...

"Live life fully while you are here. Experience everything. Take care of yourself and your friends. Have fun. Be crazy. Be weird. Go out and screw up! You're going to anyway, so you might as well enjoy the process. Take the opportunity to learn from mistakes: find the cause of your problem and eliminate it. Don't try to please everyone. Don't try to be perfect: just be an excellent example of being human"

Paper: SU CS - pink pirouette, chocolate chip

DP - imaginisce line

supplies: memento black ink, copic pens, ribbon,

kaiser craft bling, MS border punch, oval nesties,

SU embossing folder & a flower (wild orchid craft)

stamps: gorjuss girls & dandelion designs

Be Blessed,

Labor Day Sale...

...STAMP and CREATE..

Happy Labor Day weekend everyone...just wanted to let you know that Stamp and Create is having a Labor Day Sale...everything in the store is 10% off. just need to use the code: laborday (all one word, all lowercase) when you check out. Monday is the holiday, so all orders will ship out on Tuesday. So here's your chance to get something you really wanted, but didn't know if there was a right price...well now there is!

here are a couple of the new images she brought in...
SWALK
Wags 'n Whiskers new releases...
Okay...everyone have a wonderful weekend!
I will be in Maui for a soccer co-ed tournament...
I am leaving this morning and coming home on Monday!
toodles and hugs to you!

Be Blessed,

12 x 12 Tote...

...GOOD-BYE GIFT...
Happy Friday everyone! Hope everyone is excited for the long Labor Day weekend! I will be in Maui playing a soccer co-ed tournament. Wish me luck! lol! Well, yesterday I featured my pink, green and brown card and so I wanted to share with you the other things I made for one of the law clerk's who left. I wanted to make her a lei...pink and brown and wanted to give her some other goodies to go with it. I didn't want to just give it to her in a plastic bag, so I decided to make a little purse that I learned from 1LuvnMama.
here is what my purse looked like. It's one sheet of 12" x 12" DP. I used my MS border punch, PTI ribbon for the handles and added a flower and sentiment.

here's how much space there is when the purse is opened...

Okay everyone...enjoy and be safe!

“All who humble themselves before the Lord shall be given every blessing and shall have wonderful peace. (Psalm 37:11)”

Be Blessed,