Did you hear?!?!

that THE GREETING FARM is this week's sponsor over at Lollipop Crafts?!?! Yep, that's right!! and ONE LUCKY participant in the challenge this week will win their choice of ONE 4x6 set!! ain't that FABULOUS!!!

stop by Lollipop Crafts today to pick up the deets on this wonderful company and check out the eye candy all over the blog... and well, i'm posting so that means i have a creation to share with you today too!! yes i know, it's been long... hehehe
i'm using Hula Anya... one of my ALL TIME faves!!! she's paired with some beautiful paper available at Island Paperie... yes yes my design is a little simple but i didn't want to cover up the lovely print... =) and there is 2 different prints on this notepad... can you tell?!? raffia and buttons accent this note pad and it can be personalized by adding a name on the 2nd pattern paper strip below...
close up of Miss Hula Anya... she's popped up on oval nesties that were embossed with SU!'s square lattice embossing folder... the close up is because i wanted to show you the glitz in the flower centers...
what's this?!? and added embellie... retro plumeria cut also available at Island Paperie! i bought it in white and used dandelion memento ink to color it from the center out.... pretty huh!!

Thank you to The Greeting Farm for the fantastic sponsorship!!! Hop on to the blog and check out this company and then go and play in the challenge!!

Oh!! and today i'm celebrating a very special day... so in honor of this celebration ONE LUCKY COMMENTER will win a gift from me!! you have until Saturday, March 17th Midnight to comment on this post!!!

ciao for now!!! until we meet again!!

made... WITH LOVE!

O-M-Goodness!!! can you believe?!?! i'm POSTING!!! LOL... yes, this past weekend crafting was not a choice of wanting to but HAVING to... hehehe!

Happy Monday and Happy Valentine's Day Eve... hahahaha! how many of you truly think Valentine's day is OVERrated?! now be honest! LOL.... guess being married i don't need the whole lovey dovey dinner for 2 and a movie... instead, i rather have a nice family dinner with the kiddies included and some yummy dessert! and maybe a disney movie... now that is a way to celebrate... but don't let my choices fool you... i'm still and probably will always be a hopeless romantic!! yes, i love love songs and love stories and fairytales... hehehe! what are you doing with your SWEETHEART this Valentine's?

New challenge over at Lollipop Crafts! last week you saw our Valentine's cards... this week we want you to kick up a notch and create anything BUT a card... the challenge... #67 - WITH LOVE! create anything such as 3D items, scrap pages, alterables, etc... and then head on over to the LC blog and link up with InLinkz... =)

We are sponsored this week by Karber Stamps! Karber's offer an array of CUTE images available both in digital format and rubber! Stay tuned for our sponsor spotlight this Thursday on the LC blog... more info on this SWEET company and prize info...

ready for my TREAT?!?
CANDY STICKS!!! they are all the rage around Hawaii.... so i finally did some... i bought the candy stick bags last year and haven't used them until now... these sweet treats are filled with plain M&Ms and topped with a cutesy and easy topper using the scalloped heart and happy 'heart' day sentiment from Dandelion Designs Fuzzy Bear 1 set.... LOVE the set... it's so cute and can be used for any occasion... i then tied a pencil to the candy stick... hope the 3rd graders enjoy this simple treat made WITH LOVE!!

after making these for about 23 students, i realized that next school year, i'll be doubling all my treats that need to be made as DD2 starts Kindergarten!! eek! i think i have to start like NOW to be finished with Halloween... LOL... that's ok, i have about 2 years that i'll have to do the doubles and then a 2 year break with only one in elementary, and then i'll be doubling again... yah, i think once the kids are pass elementary and into intermediate i won't have to do too much... HA! i can hope right?!?

well, it's been such a long time that it does feel really good to post again... come back sometime this week to see what else i've been creating in prep for Valentine's day and DD1's classmates and hula sisters! THANK YOU so very much for sticking with me through my off and on postings... i'm hoping i get more time to craft in between everything else soon... i do miss everyone and wish i could set aside more time to visit and share... cross fingers i get my groove back real soon! until then... see yah, WITH LOVE....

Cherry blossoms galore!

Hello, hello!!!! Happy Monday everyone! Lollipop Crafts is back from holiday break and we are SO READY to bring you new inspirations and challenges! Are you up for a challenge?!? Sure you are!

Challenge #62 - Anything goes with a "NEW" twist... yes, it's an anything goes challenge but you MUST add some kind of NEW concept... for example: a new stamp you got for Christmas, or a new technique you've learned... if that doesn't kick it for you, a 'NEW' type of project can be done too... for instance, a New Year's or New Baby creation... be sure you let us know what your 'new' thing is... link up with InLinkz on the LC blog by Saturday so the DT can check out your awesome creations... NO SPONSOR this week but we still hope you'll come out and play because we always have our Top 3!

i'm excited to be participating in this challenge because it seems like i haven't crafted in forevers... ok, i kinda haven't been, but am looking forward now that the holidays are out of the way to get back into the crafting mood...

a co-worker of mine asked me to create something to give as a gift to her niece who turned the big ONE over the weekend... she picked out some of the items she wanted me to incorporate in this craft project and this is what i came up with.... my FIRST creation for 2012!
an altered photo frame! how's this for starting off the new crafting year?!? got this idea (and some coaching) from my dear friend Jenny (yes, i did make one of these frames before), whom also is the co-owner of that CUTESIE little asian girl you see there... that's Kiyomi, and she is apart of the Sister Stamps line... isn't she ADORABLE?!? Kiyomi is colored up with copics and stickles accents the design on her kimono... she comes with a butterfly too, but i omitted that and now it's like she is reaching for the blossoms that are falling... the sakura branches are premade stickers by Jolee's which made a great accent to the beautiful white sakura washi paper used to cover the frame... the NEW thing on my creation is the die cut lettering for the name... Hubby and the kiddies bought me a new set of die cut letters for Christmas - Lifestyle Crafts English Rose alphabet dies <--- LOVE it! the birthday girl's theme included diamonds so i embellished with some rhinestones intertwined within the branches and also on the first letter of the name.... i'm really loving the turnout of this creation and i hope you are too!

be sure to hop on over to the LC blog and check out what the other Lollipop Girls have to share with you too!! We are excited to be back on the blog and hope to have you join us in our fun-filled challenges through out the year...

THANK YOU so much for stopping in today, sharing your thoughts and for sticking with me!! May 2012 brings us lots of GOODNESS!!! toodles until next time!

Just about anything...

EEK! was my last post really last monday?!? so sorry gang! i've been working lots of overtime in prep for my last craft show that was yesterday... lots of late late nights, early mornings if you prefer, but in general it was definitely a hustle... so as you can tell, since i'm posting, i survived... LOL... i'll have to tell you more about it in the next sharing... this one will be kept sweet and simple... i'm exhausted!

this post comes about late in the hours (hope the team doesn't scream at me, LOL) for Challenge #58 - ANYTHING GOES at Lollipop Crafts this week... it's a no sponsor challenge but we always feature the Top 3 from the challenge so we do encourage you to still link up because you just never know if you will be featured.... =D head over to LC and check out the DT inspirations... both the A and T teams have joined forces to bring you some inspirational eye candy that you don't want to miss... and well, here's mine...
another altered 4x6 photo album this time using that ADORABLE Ayako from Sister Stamps... isn't she so sweet?! i just LOVE her... she comes to you from Sister Stamps 2nd release (yes i'm almost done using the 2nd release, hehehe).. again i used the papers from Imaginisce's Garden Party line... i love the soft colors from this palette group and find that they accompany the Sister Stamps images greatly... i used a coordinating piece to this line to paper piece her obi... and the sentiment is from TGF's Fancy Fleurs set, which i thought compliments this creation... =D

Also linking this creation to my Lollipop Crafts sister Leanne for her Fun Friday #6... if you haven't seen this JUST for FUN challenge on her blog, go check it out! like i've said before, it's just another way to share your creations with the world... =D

alright, i'm opting to not do anything but post this right now... LOL!! it is well past bedtime so i'm going back to bed.... i think i could sleep for days straight at this point... hehehe! Thanks for coming by today and now that craft fairs are out the way for a while, i can start to get back into a regular routine again which will be to blog and visit again too... (to my crafty mommies, you know who you all are) routine will also include some sleep! i think! hahaha!! toodles!

Embossing with a twist!

Hiya!!! this comes a bit late but i hope you'll excuse my tardiness! was trying to get this up on time but not only am i having general computer issues, the internet kept kicking me out last night!! on the edge of tears i tell you... my poor hubby has been trying his hardest the last few weeks to restore and repair my laptop without having to do a hard boot... he's got it running for me to do the 'main' things i need to but it's still acting a little weird.... he said i might have fried my hard drive... WAAAAHHHH!! my laptop is less than a year old... guess i'll have to be an extremely good girl and hope Santa either fixes this one for me or gets me a new one.... LOL... i can dream right?!

anyway, i was finally able to upload pix, tweak it and get on blogger without the internet restarting... YAY!! so i bring you my creation for Lollipop Crafts Challenge #57 - Embossing with NO designer papers... would someone scream for me? hehehe, not using designer/patterned papers can be a difficult challenge, but i found a way to work through.... as far as the embossing part of the challenge, you can use any type of embossing... heat, folders, stencils etc... as long as we can see it!

Just Some Lines is our sponsor this week offering a super sweet prize to ONE LUCKY challenge participant this week! Check out the wonderful collections in the store... i'm sure you'll find something that catches your crafty bug... and now onto my card....
our local craft store had it's 40% off coupon this weekend and debating on things i should use it on, i spied this awesome new craft toy... it's a stamp and emboss set from Sizzix and Hero Arts... you stamp your paper, and then align the image in the embossing folder and emboss it... so cool and there were a few designs to choose from but this floral wreath caught my eye... can't see from the horrible picture i took but there are words in the background... it's a "thank you" with definitions and other words like grateful, etc... i simply covered the entire stamp with Memento Angel Pink and then used Memento Rose Bud dual pen to highlight the flowers... also used a Studio G sentiment (Thanks!) inked up with Memento Rose Bud and stamped it in the center of the wreath (that area is blank)... and some rhinestones for a hint of bling! easy card that can be done in 10-15 minutes... depending on how you vision working with this stamp... =D
close up to show you the embossing... don't mind that i didn't align it correctly... LOL... this was my first try at this new toy... hehehe! but do you see that the flowers pop?! a reason why i wanted to highlight them with a darker shade....

so, as you can see, this challenge can actually be very easy... hop on over to Lollipop Crafts and get all the details on this challenge and how to play along... while there, go and get a taste of some sweetness from the A Team and be inspired to join us this week!

alright, time for me to head on out.... got some postings scheduled for this week so i hope you'll stick around with me... and now, back to crafting.... last craft fair this sunday (more details soon) and the prep is endless... or so it seems... =D but i LOVE it! toodles!

Embellish it!

Wow-wee!! the weekend flew by super fast! maybe it was all the lack of sleep i've had... hehehe.... i think i can rest up a bit before the next event... oh wait! my blog will be busy this week and you don't want to miss out on a few surprises i have been hushing about.... =D

Monday, Monday!! you know what that means.... Challenge #54 at Lollipop Crafts and we want you to EMBELLISH IT!!! that's right! you MUST USE 3 DIFFERENT embellies on your creations this week.... go and get all the deets on this week's challenge on the LC blog and check out what the wonderful DT have for you to be inspired by...
this week's challenge is sponsored by INKED TREASURES and they've got some CUTIE animal images in their store... go check them out, make your wishlist and then play our challenge for a chance to win a spectacular prize!!! we always have a top 3 too... time for my creation....
can you guess the 3 embellies on my creation?!?! if not read on so you can find out.... what i've created is a notepad cover... using a DP from the Chloe line by 3bugsinarug, i cutout the sheet to frame out the flowers... then i used Fairy Chloe (the original red rubber) from The Greeting Farm... she matched this paper, looks like she's sprinkling some magic on the flowers... found my stash of seam binding that i tied together with a button.... and added rhinestones to the DP flower middles... voila!! simple creation that is eye catching! so did you find my 3 embellies?!?

well i'd really love to stay and chit-chat, but i'm soooooo tired from my late night rushes in preparation for yesterday's craft fair that i really need to catch up on some ZZZZs.... still got lots to do for this week too so stay tuned!! Thanks for dropping in and please head on over to the LC blog and check out the fabulous creations for you there!! until next time.... toodles!!

No sentiment!

Hello, Hello!!! Happy Monday!! Hope you all had a wonderful weekend! i surely did!! had a blast at the 60th Anniversary Celebration for Ben Franklin Crafts Hawaii in Kahului this past saturday, hanging out with Joy and doing make n' takes and demos with everyone... awesome to see the customer support come out and support a local business and i must have done something right with my demo because when it was my turn to go shopping, i noticed that the punch i was demo-ing was out of stock (and the rack was full the day before)! all in all it was a wonderful celebration and i was extremely happy to be a part of it!! Cheers to many more BFC!!! but now i think after all the late nights and fun, i'm finally catching the "bug".... hope it doesn't stay too long! there is still so much prep work for the upcoming craft fair this coming weekend and i'm afraid to say i'm under the weather, blah...

onto some more good news... new challenge at Lollipop Crafts and this week for Challenge #53 we want you to create a CARD with NO SENTIMENT!! easy right?! this is a specific challenge now, must be a CARD and have NO SENTIMENT on it... we all could use some all around occasion cards... just want to take a moment and THANK everyone that comes out to join our weekly challenges... the teams strive to offer you the best and most fun challenges and we just love seeing the support from our players and supporters... so THANK YOU very much!!

Our fabulous sponsor this week is Robyn's Fetish, offering cute designs for any occasion and they are offering up a wonderful prize!! Check out all the details on the LC blog... there will also be a spotlight on this company on Thursday on the LC blog with some yummy eye candy from the T Team... don't miss out on that!

this is my creation for this week's challenge... as much as possible i like to include a sentiment so this was very much a "challenge" for me... haha! i'm starting to get around to using release #2 of Sister Stamps and on my card today i'm featuring Yoko... these images are so so so ADORABLE.... haven't heard about this new line yet?? check out their blog here! you will fall in love with these cuties! as i was saying, i'm working on release #2 and they are already gearing up for release #4!! can you tell me i'm so behind time?! hehe... being a procrastinator AND feeling under the weather, i was extremely stumped on what to do for the challenge... taking it very simple, i used a piece of yuzen paper and some pretty brown and gold shimmery paper which i embossed half of the brown paper with SU!'s square lattice folder for texture... the printed yuzen paper covers the other half... i used some twine to accent the DP side of the card and secured the ends together by tying a bow with a little pink button... from the picture you can see a shadow from the crane... that's because i actually popped the crane out with pop-up dots... a little 3D effect... do you like?!

rules on how to go about playing with us can be found on the LC blog... catch a glimpse at the prize for this challenge, get the deets on the challenge, fall in love with the NO SENTIMENT creations from the A Team and be inspired to create and link up with us!! Thank you for dropping by!! i'll be back a later today with a special birthday card!! see you soon!

Happy Birthday Kim!!!

Happy birthday to you... happy birthday to YOU... HAPPY BIRTHDAY dear KIM! Happy Birthday to YOU!!!! and many more......

so you've guessed it right! Today is my partner in crime's (aka co-owner of Lollipop Crafts) special day!! i'm very sure you all know her, seen her creations, admire her work and the like, so why not help me WISH HER THE BEST DAY EVER!!! head on over to her blog and show her some love... =D
on my card for Kim, i used Kimono Kaylee, from Some Odd Girl.... oooh, i'm addicted to these lovelies... and i NEEDED this image to be available in my collection... hehe! i splurged a bit on Imaginisce Garden Party papers because it's so hard to find pretty asian themed papers these days to match a lot of my asian theme images... glad i did because it went well with Kimono Kaylee...

i always admire Kim's pink and blue color combos on her creations so i CASE-d her a bit on this one... used the sketch challenge at Some Odd Girl Stamp blog... i just flipped it a bit to fit my vision =D... the "Happy Birthday" sentiment is from Stampettes and the large sakura (cherry blossom) flowers are from Mari and Me... ooh, and the border punch is a new toy i bought over the weekend (got a good deal)... i think it was called MS seashell border?!? i may be wrong and the box is long gone, ripped up and in the trash... LOL.... just a hint of embellies was added too to finish off the card...

i hope you like it Kim!! and even more so, i HOPE you have a VERY SPECIAL BIRTHDAY!!!! you deserve it girly!! CHEERS to you, wishing you a wonderful day!! =D

Thanks for popping in friends!! please go and wish Kim a Happy Birthday too! and stop by the LC blog to see all the other beautiful creations from the team in honor of this special occasion!!

Hoot! Hoot!!

Yes, i'm HOOTIN'! Thank you sweet friends for your well wishes on Friday... happy to report that pulling my wisdom tooth went well... better than expected.... and the weekend wasn't filled with too much pain.... Yippeeee!! like my usual weekend plans, i was able to craft, craft, craft! not as long as i wanted to but atleast the pain was tolerable to even do some crafting... how was your weekend?! hope it was as fabulous as you are!

Challenge time at Lollipop Crafts... Challenge #52 - Critters! we want you to give some love to your critter images, papers, embellies, etc... get all the details on the LC blog and check out the creations from the awesome T Team!

We have a new sponsor this week... ok not really new here but it's none other than our wonderful DT1 alumni, Barbara and her company Little Miss Muffet Stamps!! a GREAT prize is at stakes, so come play along with us this week... you'll definitely want to stop by LC on Thursday for sneak peeks at what's available in her store... can't wait? go check out Little Miss Muffet Stamps now!!

time for my creation... whoo will you find?
a CUTESY owl (it is considered a critter right?)! i think i'm almost done with my halloween creations... in fact, i think this was the last of it... don't be surprised if you do see another halloween creation pop before the big day... anywhoo... went with a simple card creation this week.... used some old Bo Bunny halloween scraps from last year sans the orange strip which is K&Co's new line... on one of my many craft shopping adventures i took a walk through the halloween aisles and saw these CUTE felt owls... not knowing if i'd really use them i bought them anyway... they were too cute not to add to my overflowing craft supplies... and looky, i used it!! i'm so proud... LOL... anyway, simple layout, the papers are really busy and full of color... the sentiment is from Hero Arts and if you look closely i added 2 dew drops too... easy peasy! think if i didn't fuss too much on what to create and how to design the card, this could have been made in less than 10 minutes...

so give some love to your all your things critter and join us this week! need inspirations, just visit the Lollipop Girls on the LC blog, they have some WONDERFUL inspirations for you!

time for me to hoot on out of here... hope to be sharing with you again soon... it's been one heck of a mess in my craft room lately.... =D that's a good thing though! a hui ho... until we meet again!

Spooky fun treat totes!

Guess you can say i survived the weekend and the endless hours at the fair!! am glad it only comes once a year though... i'm exhausted! hoping you had a great weekend too!

Lollipop Crafts Challenge #51 - Halloween... yup, it's Monday and time for a new challenge... this week we are giving you a head start on those Halloween projects that you may be procrastinating on (i know i usually do, hehe)... create a card/project with a Halloween theme and link it up... be sure to get all the deets on how to play along with us this week from the LC blog, and while you're there, soak in all the Spook-tastic creations by the Lollipop Girls... i'm sure they'll inspire you to join us...


our fabulous sponsor for this challenge is Meljen's Designs... and they do have some CUTE Halloween images for you to use on your creations... go check them out! a wonderful prize is up for grabs for one lucky random player... so don't forget to link your projects... and now i take you to my creations...

revisted an easy treat bag/tote... made these for DD1's hula sisters... total of 19 but they all couldn't fit in the pix... love making these, because there isn't much measuring and cutting... sorry i don't have instrux on them... i bascially CASEd one i received as a RAK... but you can use a 12x12 sheet cut down to 4x12, smaller or bigger depending on what you want... i went with 4x12 as it gives enough room to stuff with lots of goodies...

anyone else like me that stocks up on holiday paper for use the next year?? the DP is from K&Co last year's Halloween line... i find it easier to stock up on holiday papers while i have a chance in efforts to work on projects ahead of time and in case i can't find them when needed... yah, wishful thinking... haven't touched them until now... haha! since the DP is thin and wrinkles easily, i used AC CS to line the top and bottom and to form the base... this gives the bag some sturdiness... instead of doing 2 handles like i did on previous ones, i went with just one handle...

the totes are filled with non-edible goodies-pencil, stickers, activity pad, bracelets, spider rings, oh and a lollipop, the only edible thing for now... i'm trying not to buy the edibles too early... i have a 40lb little mouse that visits my craft room often and likes to sneak some yummies... =D here's a close up of the bottom strip... used the EK Success spider web border punch... i just love this.... was trying to look for small spiders to add on, but no luck...
this is the little tags i created and tied to the handles to make it look like a little key chain or bag chain... whatever they are called... LOL... i used my eyelet circle nestie, worked out great cause i didn't have to punch any holes for the ribbon... used the "trick or treat" sentiment from TGF's Spooktacular set, Dandelion Designs spider web stamp layered on top some DP scraps from a previous project and then layered onto the nestie... simple... DD1 can then write her name on the back...

so what will YOU be creating this Halloween?!? we would LOVE to see your creations so link them up with InLinkz on LC's blog...

time for me to grab my broom and fly on outta here... OMG, did i just admit i'm a witch?! LOL.... i meant to say spread my wings.... i'm a fairy remember... haha!! thanks for flying by today... i hope your stop here put a spell on you to make some magic and play along... =D

Mei Li says Thank you....

Hi there!!! Happy Monday! hope you all had a fantabulous weekend...

new challenge over at Lollipop Crafts - Challenge #50 - Anything Goes! No sponsor this week, but we still encourage you to link up your creations to show off your style and creativeness... you just never know who you'll inspire... so go over to the blog, check out what my Lollipop sisters have for you this week and link up your creations!!

here's mine... featuring Mei Li from Sister Stamps 1st release!! isn't she adorable??!! Yay! my mission to use up the 1st release is now complete... i have the 2nd release to work with now... =D back to my card, i was tempted to use red and black but decided to got with a different combo... so i took out my lovely stash of Moonrise papers by SEI.... this line has an oriental feel to it and i just loved the colors so as much as i didn't want to break out these papers, i did... and i'm glad i did... hehe... since i used red on the image i had to find a way to incorporate the color to the card because the papers had no red whatsoever in them... so i added some half pearls... the sentiment is from Mari & Me stamped with gold colorbox pigment ink... and i also used a new nestie i just added to my spellbinder stash... LOVE the circle eyelets!! do you likey?!?

oh and since we are on the subject of anything goes, i figure i give you all a little teaser.... hehehe!! guess this could be part of the challenge too... =D

here's the mini blueberry cheesecakes i made on friday for my besties wedding reception.....
and because i LOVE chocolate, i made some Oreo delights to take too....
mmmmmmmmmmmm..... oh yah, can you feel the calories being added to your bod?!?! hehehe

okie dokie... don't forget to check out the Lollipop girls creations too, leave them some love and then link up and join us this week!

have a super SWEET day!!!

May i have a tissue please?

Yes, i need a tissue... to wipe up the tears of joy i have in my heart and soul... i am so THANKFUL and BLESSED to have such WONDERFUL, full of HEART sisters and friends here in blogland! since my posting of "Make a child smile..." yesterday, i've already summoned up a few lovely ladies that are so giving in their hearts, that i'm very overwhelmed with the love they have to "give" this holiday season, that i just tear everytime i receive an email for that cause... THANK YOU ladies for joining hands with me this year... There is lots of time if you'd like to join us as well... check out the post at the very top for all the deets you need... THANKS!

So, how was your weekend gang?!? hope fine and dandy and you got to fill in some craft time.... i did... with a awesome craft session on Friday til 530 the next AM and then my usual craft hours Saturday... the weekend was very productive... not sure if i'm quite ready to share just yet though still need the finishing touches...

Monday means another challenge at Lollipop Crafts! this one will get you singing your ABCs... LOL... ok, maybe not quite but it is an ABC challenge... Challenge #49 - ANYTHING BUT A CARD... so NO cards this week.... get creative and and make some 3D projects or scrap layouts, or even alter something... anything but a card!

We are sponsored this week by the wonderful Robyn's Fetish and you'll want to hit up the LC blog to check out what awesome prize is up for grabs.... and of course to see what the T Team have created for you this week...

i've been seeing lots of tissue box cover projects around blogland and have finally pushed myself to make one.... (hahaha, guess i have my tissue)
tadduh!! i'll admit i was a bit stumped on how to dress up my tissue cover... the paper i chose to use was very busy as is, so in the end i opted to not decorate it anymore... i'm finally using the CUTE Mei Lin stamp from Sister Stamps... isn't she cute cute cute?!? this paper line from Pebbles Inc was great to use with Mei Lin, along with my MS double arch border punch... embossed the black CS with Darice swirls embossing folders and nesties to layer the image... there's a hint of stickles which you may be able to see in the pix below... i had some scrap DP that i used on the cover so i used it to make a pocket tissue holder (something else i've been waiting to try)...
here i just wanted to show you that i kept the rest of the box cover plain... but as you can see, the paper is pretty colorful already... again i added strips of the MS double arch border punch around the cover....
here's the close up of Mei Lin.... can you see the touch of sparkle on her?? it's in the mids of the flowers in her hair and on the yellows of her outfit.... oh and on her pinwheel you may have noticed a brad... the green part of the pinwheel originally came out a little darker than wanted, so i stamped an extra pinwheel to re-color and adhered it to the original using a brad... now, the pinwheel can actual be moved... hehehe, love it when i can make something out of an error!

dont' forget to gather up all the deets on the LC blog... get the challenge, prize info and see all the fantastic creations by the DT... and then, join us!

Thanks for stopping in today, i love reading your comments and critiques!! it makes my day!! see you soon!

Eyelets, Brads and Treats??

Monday rolls around once again.... Hope you all had a fantastic weekend! mine was busy as usual, crafting, family time, more crafting and house chores... i'm drained! but you know that won't stop me.... =D

new challenge over at Lollipop Crafts! but before we get into details about that, don't forget my GIVEAWAY ends tomorrow at midnight.... take the link above to see how you can enter for a chance to win a FREE MY MEMORIES SUITE SOFTWARE PROGRAM!!

ok, the deets... Challenge #48 is Eyelets and Brads... we want to see these embellies on your creations, either one of them OR both... we are definitely sure you have many eyelets and brads stashed somewhere screaming to come out... hehe... it's time to release them... A Team is hosting the challenge this week so you'll want to head on over and check out what they have to share...
Di's Digi downloads is a very new sponsor to Lollipop Crafts and they have a fabulous prize to give away... you'll definitely want to check out all the CUTE images they have... oooh it's all so CUTE! and get the deets on the prize up for grabs on the LC blog...

i have to say... can you believe Sister Stamps are already getting ready for their 3rd release and i'm STILL working on using the first?! LOL... talk about slow boat! and i still have some from the 2nd release to use too... but yes, i've finally been able to get to using these adorable asian stamps (1st release) on a few more upcoming projects besides this one i'm sharing today...

my creation features Kiyomi (my absolute FAVE from the very 1st release)... Jenny (co-owner of Sister Stamps) did some treat box cards in the beginning of the year that i've been meaning to case for awhile now (Thanks for the inspiration Jenny!!)... well, i've finally been able to try one! yay!! you can check out Jenny's creations here and get the tut for this sassy and sweet treat card box here...ok so back to my card... i learned a few trial and errors making this too... like not making the top so heavy (had to apply a "brad" so the card flap stops opening), LOL and not making the treat window so big... one of Jenny's creation featured Hershey's nuggets, which fits great... i did buy some to put in there but it fell out of the window, so i dug into my stash of snickers... heheh! i used SU!'s square lattice embossing folder to emboss the background and added a strip of washi paper that is matted on a piece of CS punched with the cherry blossoms MS border punch... added brads to the corners and stamped Kiyomi's butterfly a 2nd time for a playful scene... searching for a sentiment i came across TGF's Butterfly Wishes set and thought this sentiment was absolutely the perfect match to this card.... since Kiyomi is trying to catch the butterflies.... =D i tried my hand at black hair coloring again, little better... =D and can't really tell but i added AC metallic gold pen ink on the design of Kiyomi's kimono and the centers of the butterfly wings... the treat box window was cut out with the double ended largest tag... the inside... used eyelets in the corners this time... using the same strip of washi paper as the front but i didn't emboss the background CS this time... used a cutout of labels 4 so you can easily write a note... tadduh! i think it came out not that bad for my first try!! hehehe!

wow! this post became longer than i thought it would... sorry! hehehe! now that you've seen my creation, go on and take a look at the other creations on the LC blog... thanks for coming by and i'll be back soon!

Just "tutu" sweet!

Thursday rolls in with a SPOTLIGHT!!

but first, THANK YOU so kindly for all the sweet words on yesterday's creation... i do miss my papa very much, but i also know he is up above watching over us... and although he may not be here in whole form, i know he is here in heart and spirit and we keep him alive thorugh memories... THANK YOU! the lovely comments helped me get through the day... yes, i did shed some tears when we went to visit, i knew his presence was there... HUGS!!!

ok, said what i had to about that so now, be sure you head on over to Lollipop Crafts and check out the deets on our wonderful sponsor this week, MELJEN'S DESIGNS! while there you'll surely want to soak in all the fantastic creations by the A Team... and hey, i was able to join them this week too...
i find that most of the time i need to make a birthday card for a little girl, i come down to using this sweet sweet, Meljen's image "Tutu Sweet"! purely because she is just... SWEET! my cousin's daughter is celebrating her 1st birthday on saturday and i needed to make a bday card... so here it is.... papers are from 3bugsinarug's Chloe line and the sentiment is from Studio G's cling stamps... just a touch of embellies with some ribbon and bling... i just love the Chloe papers... good thing i stocked up! hehehe... don't be too surprised if you see these prints over and over again... =D

oh, and the link to Meljen's above, it's actually directing you to her NEW store rather than Whimsy Stamps... so check out her new store and tell her that Lollipop Crafts sent you over! Make your way to Lollipop Crafts too and leave some love and welcomes to the new DT members... and if you haven't already joined in with this week's challenge, there is still time to come out and play!

thanks for popping in today and please come back tomorrow for a FABULOUS GIVEAWAY that you DON'T want to miss out on... it will only be open for a short time so follow the rules and enter... yah, i'm telling you NOT to miss this one!! =D

Double it up!!

Happy Labor Day Peeps!!! does that mean we take a break from crafting?! NO WAY.... crafting is LABOR OF LOVE.... =D I hope you all have enjoyed the long weekend so far... it's not over just yet...

Monday means a new challenge at Lollipop Crafts! and it's a FUN one that will get you thinking and doubling it up... Here's what we want to see from you, sort of a recipe: USE 2 stamps/images (sentiments count as 1 if used), 2 patterned/designer paper, 2 embellies of the same (you may use more than 1 type, in multiples of 2) and 2 ribbons (same or differ)... doesn't it sound like a fun challenge?! We can't WAIT to see what you come up with!!
First challenge of a new month means we are sponsored by our OH SO FABULOUS Meljen's Designs!! A sweet prize is up for grabs for ONE lucky random winner and there is always the Top 3 to look forward to too! Be sure to check out the spotlight on Meljen's over at the LC blog on Thursday... a blurb about the company and some samples using the cutesy images they have for sale will be showcased... but for now let's get onto my creation...

i went sentiment free on today's card... i can always add one when the time is needed... my creation is versatile and can pretty much be used for any general occassion... so the 2 stamps/images i used was both from TGF... the new Blush Society Line... this is Blush Babette (ohhh so fun to color) in my fave color... i'm still working on my hair coloring and am pretty satisfied with the way this one came out... the second stamp is the Blush Hello... stamped on the nestie cutout behind Babette... 2 DP is from 3bugsinarug Chloe line... i thought a strip of the bicycle paper was classy for this darling image... 2 embellies (i went with 2 types) small button hearts in the top right hand corner and 2 half pearls on the left side corners... and 2 different ribbon scraps...

WHAT will you do with the recipe challenge?!? excited to see your awesome creativity... Please link up with InLinkz on the LC blog by Saturday 8pm for a chance to win or be one of the TOP 3...

There is a little change on the LC blog... We've split the team in 2 to bring you exceptional creations each week... Half of the team will be showing you challenge creations and the other half will be spotlighting our sponsors... Now there is something to always look forward to on Mondays AND Thursdays... You'll see these teams combine during our non-sponsored weeks and maybe a few will pop in on the other team from time to time... =D

Now that you're done here, head on over and check out the fabulous creations by the T Team.... some of our newest members to LC are debuting their styles their today... Stop in and show them the love....

Hope you like my creations and i hope even more that i've sparked a bug in you to play along with us this week... be back tomorrow with..... well, something... hehehe!

Recycle it!

{ETA: added a pix of the pillow box i used....}

Hey there!! Happy Monday to you... hope you all had a wonderful weekend! and to those on the east coast that may be or have been affected by the storm, prayers are with all....

Thanks for all the well wishes for the little man... he's still under the weather but 90% better than before the weekend.... i do hope he kicks this really soon.... when he's miserable it's just the saddest feeling in the world... BUT, he still smiles!

Monday brings to you a new challenge at Lollipop Crafts! Lollipop girl Agnes is hosting challenge #46 this week and she wants you to RECYCLE! create a card/project using a recycable item... for example, ribbon from a present, a coffee jar, baby food container, button from a shirt.... you catch the drift right?! you may not notice but we all recycle in one way or another whether it be highly visible or very descreet... obvious recycling would be aluminum and plastic down to the smaller gestures like saving the ribbon off a present... gosh, i am wondering how my fellow crafters recycle things for crafting.... are you like me and save everything?!? hehe
my card is pretty simple today... i had many ideas in my head for this week's challenge but was not able to execute it as my plans sorta fell through... nonetheless i looked to something easy and fun... NO this is not DP.... but it's so beautiful it could be... or that is what i made from it... this pretty colorful paper was once a glossy pillow box with yummy chocolate dipped cookies (all gone) from a sweet friend who sent a RAK my way about a month ago... i saved the box knowing i would use it for something one day... and well i did... the colors are gorgeous and i didn't want to throw it away... so i used it as i would DP and made a quick and easy birthday card.... eek! don't mind the flash spot.... LOL...

lifted this pix from the site (Big Island Candies) where my goodies were from... just wanted to show that i wasn't joking and i really did use the pillow box for my card... LOL... i have the ribbon in my stash too...

hop on over to LC and see what other recycled projects the Lollipop Girls have to share with you today... get the inspiration and join us!! it's easy really.... if you're not a follower of that blog already, before sure you do so you don't miss a sweet thang! Lot going on over there this week!

be back tomorrow with more creations that i was able to finish last week and over the weekend... thanks for coming by... =D

Thinking of you....

Spotlight Thursday at Lollipop Crafts on Digital Delights!!
Thank you to our generous sponsor this week, Digital Delights!! Check out the LC blog for a spotlight on this company... and see what the Lollipop Girls have to share with you... i have to tell you that there are so many CUTE images that can be bought in this store, but you have to visit them to see for yourself... want a little tast of the cuteness?!

my card features Farm Girl Polly... she was so fun to work with and she is just as adorable as can be.... i love the colors i used on her... not a combo i would normally use but it worked great with the Hello Lucious Basic Grey papers... even used my MS Scallop 3 Dot border punch that i rarely use... the sentiment is from a Hero Arts mini set... and i kept the embellishment simple with adding some dew drops... you can't tell from this picture but i layered part of her her and bows by using pop-up dots... even i was amazed that you can't tell from the pix...
so i took a pix showing you that i did give the image a little pop....

there is still time to join in on the Masculine challenge this week... details are on the LC blog... you have to admit, masculine cards are indeed a challenge... it's easier to make girly cards... so why not get some inspiration and play the challenge...

Not girly, but MASCULINE!

oh man that's a hard thing to do..... hehe! monday brings you another challenge at Lollipop Crafts!! and if you're masculine challenged like me, this week's challenge will or atleast should, boost your mojo....

Lollipop Girl Alanna is challenging you to get MASCULINE this week with challenge #45.... put away all those girly things and bring out your bold masculine papers and embellies and get crafting.... i'm sure you have to make a birthday card for that special guy in your life or you may need a head start on next year's birthdays.... either way, we are telling you to set the glitters, diamonds and pearls aside and bring out those manly gadgets... or are you like me and have a limited stash??? LOL, i a m really stumped when it comes to cards or creations for guys... so this was a big challenge for me...

Digital Delights are our fabulous sponsor this week... Yes, they are new to our sponsor list but you'll love the cutie images in store.... go and check them out and tell them Lollipop Crafts sent you their way!! One lucky random winner will receive a great prize.... wanna know what it is? check out the challenge post on the LC blog for details on how to play and what prize is at stake to win!
did i make the challenge or what?! i'm telling you, it's so hard for me to make masculine creations... but i just knew what image to use to help me with my accomplishment... this handsome dude from TGF's My Guy set.... aahhh! he's such a hottie... hehe (blush).... frankly, i was pleased that during one of my shopping trips to Ross' i was able to snag a paper pack that was geared to guys.... pulling out the papers from the pack i chose to work with 3 different pieces... no intentions on doing so, but i realized after putting the card together that i used my alma mater colors... maroon and blue!! woohoo, double whammy! ok i had to add that in... tempted to add happy birthday but instead i looked through TGF's Anya Says set and pulled out a few words to put together... "Keep Rockin'" and "Superstar" perfectly matching the DP.... hehe... hmmm, someone didn't put away all her girly things.... LOL....

i'm also submitting this into TGF's FFCB Farm Fresh Friday challenge - Buttons... since i added buttons on this creation... =D

oh so i asked the hubs, "does this card look masculine/guyish to you?" his reply, "well, it's metro!" can someone tell me what he meant???? LOL.... i was not pleased with his definition.... haha!

hop on over to LC and check out what masculine creations the Lollipop Girls have to share with you too.... thanks for stopping in!! hope i've inspired you to play along with us this week or get crafty!!

Dragonfly

What's up Thursday!! you came by too fast.... LOL... hello friends.... how are you all doing?!? THANK YOU SO MUCH for the sweet comments this week... i assure you that i am getting the rest i need... somewhat... ;D schedule is still crazy as ever but i did pen in (not pencil) SLEEP! hehe! don't know for how much longer though... i've got some things pending that i just know will come up soon... for now, i'm enjoying a sorta stress-free week... kinda... =D

spotlight thursday at Lollipop Crafts and we are shining the light on our FAB sponsor ROBYN'S FETISH.... wonderful designs to fit any occassion and i hear they are having a back to school sale!! you might wanna check them out!
my card features one of their cute designs called "It's a dragonfly day".... thought it would make a perfect birthday card... i used some colorful Doodlebug paper and embossed some yellow CS with my swiss dots embossing folder and added some polka dot ribbon... the sentiment is from Hero Arts that i fitted to the large spellbinder double ended tag and secured it to the card with some brads... and some stickles on the dragonfly wings, a dab on the flower petals and the leaves.... quick and easy...

want more eye candy to thrench your sugar rush?! head on over to Lollipop Crafts and check out what my sweet sisters have created to share with you.... and if you haven't already, join in our recipe challenge for this week! you could be ONE lucky winner to receive a fantastic prize from Robyn's Fetish!

join me tomorrow for a slice of virtual cake!!!

Recipe for Creativity

Happy Happy MONDAY!!!

Time for another FUN challenge at Lollipop Crafts! Lollipop Girl Zulma is challenging you with a recipe for Challenge #44... here's the recipe: USE the colors brown, green and ivory, 1(one) designer paper AND include a handmade flower(s) on your card/project.... can you do it?!? i KNOW you can!! =D

Robyn's Fetish is our wonderful sponsor for this challenge week and offering a sweet prize for one lucky random winner... get all the deets on this week's challenge and how to play along on the LC blog... prize info is also available...

i'm so sorry i don't have a creation for the challenge today!! =( i was just crazy busy with the party that i had no time to create freely or even ahead... now that the party is over i can get back into a normal routine.. or so i'm hoping... i really miss my craft supplies.... hehe! guess i better clean up my mess first and hope that Ms. Creativity is still "hangin" from the festivities... LOL....

be back shortly to share what i was suppose to post on Friday! oops, i'm only a few days late! LOL... go and check out what the other sweet Lollipop girls whipped up for your viewing pleasures on the LC blog... and don't forget to play along!!!