Hunky Love...

Happy Monday!!! wow can you believe it's the last day of November?!?! i hope everyone had a wonderful weekend!! i'm finally getting back into my normal groove of crafting... hey, a card a day keeps the doctor away... LOL... yah, crafting keeps me sane... some of the time...



so this card is up for a few challenges... and this is what they are:



1. Diedrich Dare #12 - Sketch by Jack... another great one...



2. FFF - Sweet treat... case your favorite treat... either by color, flavor, look or whatever it may be...



but 2 together and this is what i got!

My big hunk!!! hahaha! based on the black and white theme of the candy wrapper and hunky Ian, this is what i've created... =D Ian is an Autumn digi that you can get over at TGF... instant printing... so he's colored up in black and white with brown hair... i guess for the peanuts in the nougat... mmmmm yummmy! i don't always eat this since the chewy-ness always hurts my jaw, but it's so delicious when you don't eat it all the time... i prefer the bite sizes than the orignal bar... can't quite finish the whole thing... anyway, i don't have any black and white paper that isn't too girly so i stuck to solid CS.. wanted to add a little texture so i ran a white piece of CS through my crimper... with Jack's sketch, i put it all together... some buttons and voila! so i tried to make my own patterned paper by gluing white strips of CS to the solid black CS and the rest fell into place... flipped the last layer panel a little to fit the image...

well, i hope you enjoyed a piece of my sweet treat!!! wish you all a wonderful day... hoping to be back tomorrow with another creation! =D

Another Flutter Anya card...

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Back again with another challenge card for you... i'm really glad i'm getting back into the challenges since they are a big help for me to finish up Christmas cards.... this card is for MMSC #29 - sketch challenge... different shades of purple makes this card... i love purple but it's so hard to find pretty purple papers... after searching through my stashes of paper, i found this flourished purple paper in my Christmas stack...
I used Flutter Anya from TGF again for this card... she's colored in lilac and pale lilac for a soft tone... diamond stickles on the inner part of her wings and snowflakes... the small snowflakes around the image has rhinestones instead of gg... the 2 shades of lilac looks better IRL...

well, just a quick post.... headed back into the craft room to finish up more... =D

Fluttering for Christmas

Hiya there!!! It's a beautiful Sunday here in Hawaii... i'm hoping the sun will tan my creativity today... =D had a little stamping block this weekend... but all in all I hope you all had a wonderful weekend! I actually finished a card last night (or early this morning) and i'm happy to share it with you today...
here's my card that i will be entering in 2 challenges...

1. LLWWC #14 - 3, 2, 1 Recipe... 3 patterned paper, 2 colors of CS and 1 embellie...

2. ATS Sketch Challenge

based on the fabulous sketch over at ATS, i used the recipe from La-La Land to create this holiday card... my choice of patterned paper were red circle DP and Green stripe DP both by Amercian Crafts Merry Mint collection... the Candy Cane glittered DP is from Imaginisce... i used a mossy green and white colored CS and my embellie is ribbon... the image i used is Flutter Anya from TGF... she's one of my fav stamps... she's designed to bring joy to any occasion... =D copics gives her color and stickles gg gives a bit of glitter on her wings... complete with a Happy Holidays sentiment from the new 2009 Hero Arts collection...

I based the colors on a friends favorite Christmas colors... i hope she likes it when she receives it...

well, that's all i have for you for now... DH and DD#1 is going fishing and DD#2 is down for her nap... so now i need to book it in the craft room and get creating while it's quiet... i haven't had the chance to really stop on any blogs the last 2 days, so i'm hoping i can do my rounds today... as always, thank you for stopping by today and check back later to see if i've done any more posting... and THANK YOU very much for your supporting and sweet comments! I appreciate all of them!!! =D

Sweet Birthday Wishes

What a lovely Saturday today was... had breakfast with the family and then off to hula... and lastly we topped it off with another day on Grandpa's farm... mmm, the air was a bit chilly but very nice and relaxing... i'll share some pixs later when i have time to upload them... Hope you all had a very nice and pleasant Saturday too!

i do have a creation for you today... not for any challenges though... after wrapping 1 1/2 dozen presents last night i could not even stay up to get going on some challenges... hopefully tonight will be better...
here's an easel card i made for my boss' granddaughter for her 2nd birthday... she's a day older than Alia... perfect time for my boss as they could visit their daughter and myself all at once... finally inked up Lolli Anya... she's so much fun to color and really cute too... you can get her from TGF... and the yummy paper is from doodlebug.... didn't really add much sice the DP stands out... it looks really cute as is... the sentiments were all computerized... i have to make one more of these for sweet lil' Alia who will be turning 2 on Thursday... oh my the terrible 2s... LOL...

here's a little something i've been working on to give as gifts this year.... this is why i've been so MIA on challenges and creations... each sheet is stamped and binded together using padding compound... now i have to go back through it again and personalize it... i'm crossing my fingers to have everything done this week and have it off on the plane next saturday... i still have a dozen more presents to wrap for all the kids which i can't do since the girls are still running around the house... so i guess i'll head into the craft room now to summon up some challenges to play...

wish everyone a nice evening which may or may not include some stamping time! =D come and visit again!

Family time....

Happy Fir-day!!! hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving... and to those of you that were up early this morning for a shopping spree, hope you all got what you wanted... I had to work unfortunately, and i wasn't daring enough to chance my luck at snagging up some good deals and be at work by 7am... we did however shut the office at 11am and then went to hit up Walmart and see what was left... ha! barely anything.. i managed to snag a few of the sleeping clothes for the girls and lots of dvds... other than that, that was it... it's okay, i got to snag some online deals... =D

well, i haven't be crafting much in the sense that i haven't been really participating in challenges... i have a few that i'll try and complete this weekend, but no promises... with Christmas quickly approaching us, i'm trying to finish some goodies that i need to send out ASAP... i know mail will start to take longer in the next few days and i want all my packages out by next saturday so that it will make it in time for Christmas... but, i have to finish up everything first... it's finiding the time to do so...

i don't have any creations to show you today... unless you'll count my tree decorating as one... just wanted to share some pixs of our traditional tree decorating...
Miss Alia trying to figure out how to put her ornament on the tree... everytime she had a success, she would scream "i did it!"

Miss Krislen and Daddy putting their ornaments on the tree... hehehe, they were trying to hang my barbies and i was screaming "don't touch my barbies!" LOL...

My girls.... resting after the tree was complete with all of our ornaments...

here's our Christmas tree... the only theme i have is a "Kiddie" Christmas... can you believe i still have some handmade ornaments from when i was in elementary school... thanks to my grammy for keeping most of it... Krislen's handmade ornaments beginning from preschool is on there as well as both girls first Christmas ornaments and then their collection from each year... of course i have all my barbies dating back to 2000, my asian glass ornaments and my butterflies... so yes, no color theme or any of that... it's just really kiddie...

i'll have a creation for you tomorrow, maybe a few... but right now the DH and I are going to start wrapping some presents to go under the tree... (finally going to clear out my storage closet)... hopefully when we are done i can get some craft time in too... idk, my eyes are getting pretty heavy...

Thanks for sharing a moment with me... i hope today marked the beginning of the Christmas season for all of you with all the shopping and deals... May you have a blessed Friday and a wonderful weekend... come back to visit here soon! hugs!

Happy Thanksgiving!!! and Mini Candy Winner....

Happy Turkey day everyone!!! i was waiting so long to show this little creation... how can you eat turkey after seeing this?!? LOL... I used birthday Ian digi head from TGF and Tom turkey body created by Jen... if you haven't already, please visit Jen's blog and check out her CUTE creations and fabulous stamps and digis...

i over lapped the feathers by printing out a larger image than the first and layered them on top of eachother... Ian's head sits on top of everything... the sentiment is from Dandelion Designs... i don't have a collection of fall theme papers so i had to make do with fall colors and use plain CS... so then i decided to add a few fall leaves... he looks pretty good as a turkey!

I wish you all the best Thanksgiving... please take a moment to count your blessings and reflect on the people and things you are thankful for... I am thankful for life, my family and all of you whom i've met in just a short time! if it wasn't for life, i wouldn't be here today, if it wasn't for family, i wouldn't be who i am and if it weren't for all of you, i wouldn't have continued this journey... you all have blessed me with extra kindness, sweetness and lots of love and today is an extra special day to say "Thank you"!

now, without further adieu.... okay wait! first i want to THANK ALL OF YOU who played along with my mini blog candy giveaway... i enjoyed reading your responses... as many of you still hold the traditional colors strong, a lot of you were daring with non-tradtional colors as well... for me, as i love the traditional colors too, i ABSOLUTELY LOVE blue as a christmas color... well, blue goes for any season, so i think it's kind of neutral... =D okay, okay to announce the winner... Winner was chosen/generated by Random.org.... and the winner is TASHA!!!

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Here are your random numbers:11
Timestamp: 2009-11-26 10:09:38 UTC

Congratulations sweetie!!! Please email me your addy at "krisnal5868 at hotmail dot com" and i will get these goodies in the mail to you...

Thanks again to everyone who played and shared your favorite Christmas colors!!! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!!! =D

A Fairy magical Wednesday

I can't believe it's midweek already, and tomorrow Thanksgiving day!!! this year has really fluttered by... I guess it usually does when you're having FUN!!!


Welcome to Flutter By Wednesday #85!!! we hope you are all well and ready for the holidays... there's an extra twist this week and we hope you'll come and fly with us... this week, we want to see you use a circle, or circles on your creation... along with the MUST have of a butterfly, fairy or angel... you have to use atleast one of the 3 required in order to qualify... and when you're done, don't forget to add it to Mr. Linky on Danni's blog... and if uploading to a gallery, please use keyword FBW85 so we can find you... now what do i have for you today?!?!

I've used Summer Fairy digi from TGF... i'm not quite sure why, but i had this urge to color her up in dark and glittery colors... i just had her visioned in a sparkly black (okay it's a really dark gray) outfit that shimmers in the night... main colors for this card is a deep red, dark and light gray, black and white.... hmmm, a light Twi influenced here... hehehe! i punched a tiny hole in the middle of the flower image and added the little flower.. the flowers on the corners are punched and attached to a black cirle secured with a silver brad that i added silver stickles to... the base red CS was embossed with flourishes to give a hint of texture... i liked the sentiment (TGF's Hope and Grace set) because it had the word "Magic".... she seems pretty magical right?! silvery ribbon also on the corners beneath the flower and circle and even the butterflies love her... they just had to flutter by her... they have a tint of frosted lace stickles... i really really wanted to glitter her hair but DH said that would have been a little too much... i think he was right!


Be sure to check out the other team members as they have some fabulous showings for you too...

Ann

Cassie

Chris

Christine

Harriet

Heather

Jodi

Karen

Kris (me)

Kristie

Lelia

Michelle - Team Leader

Nancy

Nicola

Pam

Stef

Taylor

Before i end this post, i really want to take this time to THANK you all for the warm and heartfelt welcome to the team!!! Last week's post brought in great reviews and well wishes and i enjoyed reading all of the comments... it really touched my heart! to my fellow DTMs, and to Danni, thank you again for everything! you all have been so kind and loving and i am PROUD to be a part of your team! =D

Now, i hope you'll come out and play along this week!!! Make sure you link up to Mr. Linky so we can come and see you flutter! have a happy flutter by day!!!! Muwah!

First ornament on my tree...

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Happy Tuesday Friends!!! let me start off by saying: i'm so sorry for the not so well pictures... apparently the flash is visible and on the 2nd picture, i forgot to shake the ornament so it hide part of the sentiment.. Hope you'll still enjoy it!!

So as my title reads, this is the FIRST ornament i've placed on my tree... it's all set up and everything, but we are waiting for Thanksgiving day to decorate it... it's our SPECIAL family tradition... =D looking forward to it as i have a few new ones to add to my butterflies, barbies, personalized ornaments by DD#1 and so much more... oooh getting very excited!!!

anyway, on to my ornament... this was made for the following challenges:

1. Inky Impressions - create an ornament or add an ornament to your creation... this is actually my 2nd entry for this challenge as i've used an Inky Impression image... Hey, if you haven't already done so, they are having a DT call so be sure to check it out.... Those of you in Hawaii still have a little bit of time to join in...

2. SSHP #08 - Ornament Obession.... i think the challenge name says all... so here's my ornament on the tree... =D This ornament was made for DD#2... she chose the colors and DP and what to add into her ornament... this image was perfect for her as she loves to put on her rubber boots and chase the goats up at Grandpa's farm... i used Cowgirl Lili (Inky Impressions)... colored her up in a blue and brown combo... the DP is horse shoe print by DCWV... we added raffia to mimic hay and she wanted blue dew drops inside too... She loves to shake this ornament up... here's the flip side... on the back i printed a little sentiment "Have a boot kickin' Christmas"... sorry, it's a little hidden and the flash covered the "b"... added a bow using a creamed color ribbon tied with an off setting blue... the ornament ball is an acrylic ornament, split in half for easy filling... I used nesties label 4 to make the backing... and the image is popped out a little using pop up dots... used hemp string to hold the image so it can twirl inside... and there you have it! the main thing for me is that DD#2 loves it and that surely brings a SMILE to my face...

that's it for now... please join me tomorrow for a FLUTTER BY creation.... Happy Crafting!!!

RAK and Make n' Take

Back so soon!! =D just wanted to share some goodies with you... i'm working on a few creations but they are not ready for posting... it's in the oven baking... (just an expression)... Yesterday was the biggest and last good craft fair that we have here on Maui... I always look forward to the Ben Franklin Craft Fair... this year, i was even more excited to go because i finally got to meet Joy from the Joy of Crafting... she's just the sweetest person... and we shared some great laughs... i was so glad she could come over and do some make n' takes... here's a project that Krislen did with her...
Ho Ho Santa favor !!! isn't it the cutest?!? and Krislen made it without help from Mommy... she is so proud of her creation... and i'm surprised all the candy is not gone yet... Thank you Aunty Joy for your help!!! Alia got one too! Joy was so sweet not to leave her out... now, her candy is all gone as Mommy and Daddy got to it! =D We also have the ingredients to make Joy's Owl french fry box that we are planning to make on thanksgiving day...

and look at all these goodies Joy gave to us!!! she had all these goodies packed up in the reusable hot/cold insulated lunch bag... something i've been eyeing lately but never got one for myself... how perfect is that?! inside was lots of sweet treats... a musubi reindeer ornament - a new addition to our tree this year, a beautiful HK folder (which Hubby thought was Yuzen paper, LOL), a box of Honolulu Cookies (mmm, they are SO yummy, my first time tasting them) and adorable HK cookies for the girls!!! to precious to eat... but, they ate half of one already... LOL... i had to hurry up and snap a picture as eyes were glued to those cuties... Thank you Joy for showering us with soooo much goodies! we LOVE it all.. DH is enjoying the cookies too... I'm so glad i finally got to meet you!!! =D Lemme know when you come back to visit...

Lastly, you still have time to enter my blog candy give away... just a little Thank you gift since Thanksgiving is in a few days... i'm enjoying all the comments on your favorite Christmas colors... and last last but not least, don't forget to scroll down for a challenge happening at Club Anya that i'm excited to be hosting... i'd love to see you play along... so, until tomorrow friends.... Have a wonderful Monday!!! Hugs!!!!

Mystery Monday!

Hiya Friends! Happy Monday! I have some great news today! if you're a fan of Club Anya, then you should have seen this card on today's post....

I have the honor of hosting this week's Mystery Monday Challenge... Ice Ice Baby!!! Woohoo! so come on out and play with the Club Anya Team, fans, followers, the whole works!! We wanna see you create up in icy blues, snowflakes, sparkles, ice, anything that will bring the chills (especially in Hawaii, LOL)... Hop on to the Club Anya blog and get all the deets... Thanks to Jessica, for a fun and awesome opportunity... I was super excited to be asked to be hostess... remember, in order for your entry to be counted, it must include an Anya or Ian image and be in the TGF Gallery by 12 noon CST... so for my Hawaii friends, that's 8 am our time... ooh i can't wait to see the magic and chills... and no, i don't just mean on top of Haleakala Mountain! =D Have fun with this challenge and I sure hope you'll play along...

I'll be back with a RAK! hahaha, it rhymes... LOL...

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Happy Sunday fellow bloggers! Yes, i was MIA yesterday... i was busy, busy in the craft room trying to finish up some Xmas gifts... No, it's not all complete... LOL... did manage to get in some card making time... and i do have one for you today...



This card is up for FFF - Kadie's No DP or patterned paper challenge... it's hard not to pull out some DP, but i did my best... Made this card for DD#2's 2nd birthday coming up in 2 weeks... i can't believe how time flew by...

I used Madelynn, one of the newly released Twinkle Tots from TGF... she's such a cutie... had this really cute heart ribbon by American Crafts that i based my colors on... no DP right?! so i used some embossing plates to add some texture and design... and wow! i didn't use glitter! i can't believe that.... well, DD#2 is that girly... LOL... used 2 different heart punch sizes to make the hearts... sentiment is from Hero Arts... i don't know why, but i like the color combo... =D

i've always wanted to try adding a stamp image to a candle... and hence i tried it last night.... i used the My House set from TGF... and voila! did my first candle... on the back it says "house warming"... just being silly and wanted to try... it came out okay... the intention is there... house + candle = house warming... LOL...

so this was just a quick little post to share some creations... don't forget my blog candy giveaway is still going on... click here to go to the post... i'll end it here as my craft room is a super mess and i have some things to finish up... hopefully i'll be back to share some other things with you! until then, enjoy this beautiful Sunday!!!

Who said the Grinch stole Christmas?!

It's Aloha Friday!!! the weekend is finally here... oh wait, mine started yesterday... okay never mind! LOL... a really quick recap of the midnight showing of New Moon... if you didn't see it yet, GO!!! you just have to go and see it... despite all the yelling teenagers and a bunch of bad mouth drunks that sat behind us, the movie took a bite out of my heart... =D i think we were on the wrong side too... LOL... my heart is for Edward (although Jacob was a total hottie) and the girls behind us was screaming everytime Jacob appeared... LOL.... like "OMG!" hahaha!



okay, i don't want to spoil it for anyone... but i would most DEF, see it again... so much better on the big screen... =D



so now, who said the Grinch stole Christmas?!? i think this Fairy totally stole Christmas...

I used Autumn Fairy from the new fairy line at TGF... if you haven't already, go and check out these new digis... and as you can tell, i made another easel card.... told yah i love them! sorry for the distorted card... although the sun is shining bright, the wind was blowing and kept lifting my card... anyway, this card is based on the sketch and theme at Midnight Madness (MMSC#28)... going green on the coloring, i just thought it was best to base the whole card on shades of green... found some great flourished DP in my Christmas stack that i used on here... beautiful snowflake ribbons by American Crafts... I have no idea where i got those white snowflakes... the colored snowflakes were punched and i colored them with copics... the white flower is from a poinsettia bush... little yellow green brads for the flower and stopper... some stickles on her wings and hair... i don't know, but i think she looks great in green... such a sassy, mischievous look... but really, she has a heart of gold...

well, i wish you all a wonderful weekend and hope you all get to craft some... Hubby is trying to smoke a turkey right now, and oh my, it smells sooooo good! i finished putting the tree up (undecorated) so now it's time to clean the craft room and get crafting... we won't decorate the tree until Thanksgiving day, but it's still pretty with the lights on... =D Aloha!

Hugs and Kisses!

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Happy Thursday!!! you didn't think i'd leave you hanging with no creation today, huh?! =D well it's finally thursday (my friday, woohoo)... and for all you Twi-Lovers, tonight is the BIG night... release of New Moon.... woohooo to that... now, i didn't take tomorrow off because of the movie, it's actually another furlough day... and i need to use up some vacay time before year end... we have blackout days so it's hard to take off around this time of year... anywho, hubby surprised me with tickets to watch the midnight showing... ahhhh, so excited! so yup, i'm gonna be a crazy and watch it... =D worked out perfectly with tomorrow off... don't think i would be able to survive at work with only 1 1/2 hours of sleep...

so i did it!!! my very FIRST easel card... and lemme tell you, i'm so LOVING it... don't be surprised if you see more... this card is up for these great challenges:

1. Diedrich Dare Week #11- Easel card.... haha! i was totally DARED!

2. LLWWC #13 - Thankful/Thank you theme... perfect with Thanksgiving only a week away

3. LPSC - Die cut - you need to use a die cut on your card/creation

so what did i do?!?!?
took some pretty glittered striped DP by DCWV along with some orange gingham DP... inked up Ava from the Twinkle Tots line at TGF... colored her with copics and added some stickles... used some ribbon and lots of dew drops... asstd flowers, both punched and primas... nesties label 4 as my die cut piece... and i just had to add that cute little froggy button to match the image... well, sorta... and my sentiment... "Thanks for hugs and kisses"...

couldn't get a good snap of the card, so sorry if it looks a blur... i hope Santa brings me a new camera... =D

okie dokie friends.... back to the craft room until it's time to go to the movies... Wow, the hubby and i haven't had a date night in a looong time... wonder if he'll buy me dinner too?!?! LOL, okay now i think i'm pushing my luck! LOL... enjoy the rest of the day!

Round about...

Back again, on this nice and cool weathered Wednesday... i'm loving the chill in the air... nice and cozy... i'm excited to share with you this next creation... i love the way it turned out and can't wait to hang it up... i have to start on another since i have 2 darling girls i can't just make one of these... this creation is up for the following challenges:

1. Anyone for Anya - Getting round to it... the DT wants to see anything round on your creation... hmm, i think i have LOTS of that...

2. Inky Impressions Challenge - Create an ornament or add an ornament to your card/project

Inky Impression is also having a DT call that goes along with this challenge... go and check it out.... you can find all the information you need here...

with both of these challenges in mind, i've created a round ornament... =D

here's a full view of the whole ornament... i tried to take a pix outside, but with the wind, it was impossible to keep it still... my ornament base is a lid from a paint can that i used for some centerpieces... i kept the lids for an in case moment, which was this week... so using the lid, i added lace... cut out a circle from patterned paper to fit the base and then cut the image of Angel Anya (by TGF) slightly smaller to fit over the patterned paper... it looked really plain... so after tossing and turning embellies here and there, i said "self, why not use your oodles of dew drops?!" and there you have it... IRL, you can actually see the patterned paper through the dew drops... punched out some snowflakes and colored a few with copics... added stickles gg to give it a little sparkle... used pink organdy ribbon to hang the mini present ornaments (from walmart) and glued the snowflakes onto the ribbon... then finally, attached it the the back of the base...
this is a close up of the base... this pix was taken outside... only clear shot i got... you can tell by the lace that the wind was blowing... on a close look, Anya was colored with copics... cotton candy stickles was added to her bow complete with a small rhinstone... white fun flock was used on her wings for a soft textured feel... and tiara stickles was added to her halo... she looks so precious... hmmm, what do you think?! do you like this creation?? =D

i think ima hang her on our front door... the inside of course... a little Angel blessing before we head out the door... =D

Okie dokie, need to figure out what we're having for dinner... tomorrow's my friday since i requested a vacay day on Friday... you know what that means... i'll be up all night crafting tomorrow... maybe i'll be a crazy and go to the midnight showing of NEW MOON!!! LOL... but really, i do want to go... LOL...

Thanks for coming by today... i enjoy reading all your sweet comments that you leave... you are all appreciated and i can't thank you enough for all your support... just know that i'm VERY thankful for you.... HUGS!!!!

{{Scroll down for my Flutter by Wednesday #84 post... and i have blog candy here....}}

It's time to FLUTTER BY....

Happy Wednesday Friends!!! Welcome to my very 1st DT post for the Flutter by Wednesday challenge hosted by Danni of Danni's dreams... i can't even explain how excited i was to be chosen to design for her challenges... let me just say it was a blessing... Thank you Danni, for allowing me to become a part of your team!! the DT has warmly welcomed me on to the team and i'm super stoked to be working with such friendly and sweet girls!!! Yippeee!!!

On that note, this week's challenge is OPEN... meaning you can create whatever is on your mind... you MUST have a BUTTERFLY, FAIRY or, an ANGEL (since it's the holiday season, this is allowed) on your creation... remember to use atleast one of the 3 to qualify for the challenge... Don't forget to link up your Flutter by Wednesday Challenge #84 to Mr. Linky on Danni's blog so we can see what you've created... ooh i can't wait to see all of it... =D
here's my card.... with all the excitement i couldn't help but create a fun card with fun and bright colors... haha! like my sentiments?!?!? perfect with Flutter Anya from TGF don't yah think?! colored Anya with my copics... used some diamond stickles gg on the inner part of her wings... little rhinestones for the butterfly bodies and some in her hair... to make it look like a clip... oval scallop nesties for the layered BG behind Anya... the base BG is butterfly and flower DP from DCWV... and ribbon is from American Crafts...

i just love the inside note... perfect for congratulating someone on their good news... whether it be for a new job, engagement, new baby, or for me, a new DT spot, this card is versatile to fit your need... hehehe! so come on, i know you wanna come and play with us... spread your wings and flutter on by...

don't forget to visit the rest of the DT and check out what they've created to share with you...

Ann

Cassie

Chris

Christine

Harriet

Heather

Jodi

Karen

Kris (me)

Kristie

Lelia

Michelle - Team Leader

Nancy

Nicola

Pam

Stef

Taylor

Show these girls some LOVE.... Hope to see you linked up to Mr. Linky!!!

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3 post in one day!!! phew, busy busy!! i'll keep this short... Stamp n' Scrap Hawaii has a challenge going on... called the Christmas Tags Challenge: 11-13.... the name says it all... right?!?!
now, it's not just one tag that you have to make... the DT wants to see you make atleast 3... so here are a few of what i created.... (click pix to make larger) of course i had to use the polar bear again... he's just a cutie... and i also made one to match the the polar bear/snowflake mini cards i made in a previous post... Thanks Stamp n' Scrap Hawaii DT... you really gave me a boost in my tag making... i tried to match it up with some wrapping paper i have stashed away... and i think these came out really cute!!! too cute to use... LOL... hmm what to do?!?! what do you think?!?! =D

keep smiling and have a fabulous day!!!

OCS, RAK and News

Hello Friends! just some greatness i would like to share with all of you... Teri hosts this great OCS every month, that i'm so glad i participate in... the sign ups are already closed for the rest of the year but be sure to check her blog regularly for January's sign ups... Thank you Teri for hosting such a wonderful swap... i've meet lots of great people and made life long friends... Hope you will think about joinging us next year... =D

with that being said.... look what came in the mail... my partner for November is Brenda... a sweet and creative blogging sister... with Thanksgiving in mind she created this absolutely great Thanksgiving theme card... isn't the colors just great?! she even added crystal laquer to some parts of the image... beautiful!!!

and this is who greeted me when i opened the card... Ahhh!! isn't he just adorable?!?!? or is it a she?? either way, you won't find this darling on the dining table next week... hehehe =D... this turkey pops out when you open the card... sorry, had to do a close up as not to show the written message inside... totally cute!!!

and then there was a 2nd package from Brenda... with these goodies inside.... i fell in love with this Monkey... what a cutie!!! and that little treat holder with the turkey, fabulous idea for treats... WOW!!! Thank you Brenda for all my goodies! You totally rocked my card and i am planning to display it for our Thanksgiving lunch gathering... and i'm hiding my goodies so it doesn't "walk" off... (ahem, Mom)... LOL... Love it all!!! great creations you've done... Thank you!!! =D

and then, for some exciting news... Last week, Danni (home of Flutter by Wednesday) was hosting a DT call... so yes, i tried out... and..... i was chosen to be on her design team! WOOHOOO!!! totally excited... Congrats to Pam and Karen who also made the team!!! Super super excited to be working with Danni and the FBW Team.... Yay!!! so, now that it is out, please come back tomorrow to see my very first Flutter By Wednesday post as a Design Team Member... =D

on a last note, don't forget i have blog candy here... you have until Midnight (HST) Wednesday 11/25 to enter... and a winner will be chosen on Thanksgiving day...

next post, challenge creations.... see you back here soon!!! and as always, Thank you for stopping by today and leaving such wonderful and sweet comments! have a HAPPY day!!

Vivi is sending some Blog Candy

Happy Tuesday.... i finished this card in time for a little Mini Blog Candy giveaway... just a little something to say thank you!! Isn't Vivi just a darling elf?! colored her up to somewhat match the presents DP.... just something simple, fast and sweet for the winner of this blog candy... my first one... yippee!! with so much to be thankful for this year, the great friends i've made, great challenges played, and a very sweet announcement i'll share later today, i couln't help but share some greatness!!!
so what do you gottah do to play along???
1. Be a follower of my blog... (This is really a "Thank you" candy for my awesome supporters)
2. Spread the word if you'd like but it is NOT required...
3. Leave a comment on this post answering the following question: "what is your FAVORITE Christmas color(s)?"
4. You have until Midnight (HST) Wednesday, Nov. 25th to enter and a winner will be chosen on Thanksgiving day...

Don't you wanna play?!?!
Here's the goodies...
~ a sheet of stickers (1 snowglobe snowman, 1 snowflake)
~ naughty or nice magnet memo pad
~ stickles Frosted Lace gg
~hero arts mini penguin stamp
~asst. of dew drops
~ asst. punched hearts and flowers
~clear stamps mini Christmas Collection
~wooden Christmas clothespins
~wooden Christmas stickers
~2 rolls of American crafts ribbon
~dress it up snowflake buttons
~mini Mele Kalikimaka stamp (not pictured)

Hope this little sweetness will help you get ready for the Holidays!!! now, what are you waiting for, go and post your comment! =D Have a beautiful day!!! i'm off to work!

Baking 101 #2 - Mini Cheesecakes

Happy Monday!! Yup!!! i'm teasing you all again with this ONO-licious yummy treat... LOL... i know "STOP it Kris!!" LOL... anyway, i had a request from my "sweet" friend Amy to share this scrumptious dessert recipe... mmmm... Mini Cheesecakes

2 box cream cheese (8 oz. each)
3/4 cups of sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 box vanilla wafers
1 can fruit topping of your choice
baking cups

Preheat oven at 350 degrees. Line muffin pans with baking cups. Place 1 vanilla wafer in each cup. Mix cream cheese, sugar, eggs and vanilla until well blended. Fill baking cups 2/3 full. Bake at 350 for 15 minutes. Cool. Top with fruit and refrigerate. Makes about 24-30, depending on how much you fill each cup.

Pretty simple huh! now, head into your kitchen and bake these babies up... your guests will LOVE them... great for holiday parties or even those just because days... =D
i'll be back later with a project... i hope! LOL...

Snowflakes are merry!

Oh what a beautiful Sunday!!! it's a nice overcast day, which brings us some cool weather... a very nice day for a bowl of soup and some cozy time... hehehe! it's also a nice day to be in the craft room... =D before i share my creation with you, here's those yummy mini cheesecakes i baked up yesterday... i wish i could zap some to all of you...
3 batches with 3 diferent toppings... strawberry, blueberry and cherry... it's so hard when the family has all different tastes... my fave is blueberry... =D

Spotlight Saturday with Hidden Potential has a fun challenge going on this week... SSHPC07 - Create a masterboard... please visit the blog to see what this is all about and to see what their DT has created to show you...

the above picture is my masterboard... if you've been a follower of my blog, you'll know i ABSOLUTELY LOVE snowflakes... anything to do with snowflakes... hence, that is what i made my masterboard... so i used one of my snowflake stamps and repeatedly stamped it onto an 8x8 sheet of CS... it is heat embossed using detailed silver and rainbow crystals embossing powder... i am so HAPPy with the way this came out... can you see the two-tone?? it's really nice IRL and the texture is great...

so with my masterboard, i've created 3x3 cards... do you spy the punched snowflakes?! LOL... i knew i wanted to use this darling polar bear from the Imaginisce Christmas line... the sentiment is from clear stamps... added some ribbon and frosty blue stickles to the darker blue color on the scarf and on the snowflakes... i'm really satisfied on how this project turned out... and if you don't want to use it as a card, you could always punch a hole and turn it into a tag...

well, that's all i have to share with you for now.... heading back into the craft room to see what else i can mix up... i have some great things that i'll be sharing with you this coming week, so be sure to come and visit again... until then, have a beautiful Sunday!!!

Chocolate Candy Canes Please!

Happy Saturday once again!! in between baking my second batch of mini cheesecakes and chasing after DD#2, i still find time to post... LOL... what can i say, this is my crazy life... but i wouldn't change a thing about it... =D i have yet another sweet creation to share with you... after seeing this digi being used by other creators, i just had to snatch it up too... you can find more great digis at TGF... so again based on the challenge for TGF FFF wild #2 sketch challenge #11, i summoned up this great flap card box CASEd by these wonderful ladies... Joy and Teri... thanks girls for the inspirations...
okay, i didn't use the traditional candy cane colors... my favorite candy cane is the Hershey's chocolate ones.. so i had to make it look like it... =D isn't this image the cutest?!? i LOVE it... sorry i couldn't get a nice picture of just the card front... this was the best out of the shots i did snap... but atleast you can see the slider box with this one...

using copics i colored up this cute duo with Christmas colors... and with this project i added stickles gg to various parts... are you able to see the sketch??!! it was a little hard since i had a smaller space to create with... DPs is from the Merry Mint collection by American Crafts... so yummy!

here's the inside... dreamy sweet treats... the top sentiment says "too much of a good thing is simply wonderful"... i thought it was so cute! and the bottom a simple "Merry Christmas"... i just LOVE these flap card boxes and i know you will too... if you have some time, please visit the girls that inspired me to make this and see what they created with theirs... you'll LOVE it...

oops! i can smell the cheesecake... gottah run to the oven! =D have a SWEET day!!!

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Sending some sweet wishes...

~Please scroll down for yesterday's post~

Hiya Friends!! Happy Saturday!! i'm still up and i REALLY need to get some shut eye... it's a busy busy day when the sun comes up... a few hours of rest will help... anyway... i have a sweet card for you this morning... used up some scraps from another creation that i'll show you later today or tomorrow... i just LOVE this digi and sweet papers and i hope this special recipient does too... based on these following challenges, i made this card for someone very sweet...

1. MMSC #27 - Sketch

2. Paperplay challenge week #41 - Recipe = 2 patterned paper, 1 ribbon and 3 buttons

i hope these little mice send some sweet smiles to Noah Biorkman... while blog hopping, i came across a request posted on Danni's blog... after reading about it, my heart melted and i thought to myself "how would i feel if it were one of my children?"... so with all my heart, i'm going to particpate in fulfilling Noah's request... to receive lots of Christmas cards... you can take the link to Danni's blog and read about Noah's story... and if you wish to send him a greeting, please do so to: Noah Biorkman 1141 Fountain View Circle, South Lyons, MI 48178
flipped the sketch a little.... colored up this digi with playful colors... didn't add any glitters to the image... there is some in the candy DP, which was good enough... i tried not to make it look so girly since it's for a little boy... i hope he likes and i hope you do too!

time to head off into dreamland... i'll be back soon! have a wonderful day! and please tell someone you love them today, and give them a hug!

Merry Christmas Darling...

{{ETA: Sorry about that ladies... minor posting problem with the pixs... please let me know if you still cannot view them... Thanks!}}

greeting cards have all been sent... the Christmas rush is through... but i still have one wish to make... a special one for you.... Merry Christmas Darling... we're apart, that's true... but i can dream, and in my dream... i'm Christmasing with you...

ahh! my old time favorite song... please don't picture me singing it though... i'll only sing it once a year on karaoke... and OMGosh! let's not even go there... LOL... i'm getting in the Christmas spirit and was listening to some Christmas songs when making this card.... among my favorites, Merry Christmas Darling by the Carpenters... i just LOVE LOVE LOVE that song... hehehe...
what is this you ask! i was being silly and started playing with acetate sheets... and then i happened on the Crazy 4 Challenges blog... this weeks #11 challenge is to use acetate... and then a light bulb turned on (and not very often does it)... light bulb told me to do the TGF FFF Wild Week 2 sketch on it... and it is a TOTALLY fabulous sketch by one of the DTMs - Cindy Haffner...
here's my card as a whole... don't worry, i'll break down the sketch for you... i really love this digi... it's so sweet... colored this couple up with copics... added christmas tree green stickles to the green parts... added a green rhinestone to her bow and some red rhinestones for the berries... i actually made this for the DH... he went fishing so i thought i'd use the sketch to make his card... there is actually some ribbon holding this card together because i love to put our cards on our tree... now it's perfect for hanging...

this is what it looks like when you lift the top flap...
and this is what it looks like when you left the 2nd flap... now, put it all down... and there you have my card... but i'm sorry you have to scroll up again to see it whole.. =D i have to hide this before he comes home... eventually, i'll add a base to write out my card to him, but i won't just yet... it was fun making it... something different for me... sorry about the pictures again... some came out okay and some didn't... i think i have to ask Santa for a new camera... =D

Hope everyone is having a great Friday... the weekend is finally here!!! yippeee! Enjoy the weekend friends... and i'll be back tomorrow with another sweet treat!

On Angel Wings....

Wow! It's Thursday already... time sure flies by when you're having fun... this week has been much better than last... lots of good news, lots of greatness and lots to be thankful for... lately for me, for every bad, a good follows right behind... and keeping all of this in mind, i came up with this Angel....

Angel is up for the following challenges...

1. Flutter by Wednesday #83- create a card with the theme "Thankful" using a butterfly, fairy or angel.. hope you'll find something you are thankful for and link up on this great challenge...

2. LLWWC #12 - Getting Punchy - bring out your punches and play along.... oh, if you don't have any punches, then dies are okay too...

3. Cute Card Thursday #86 - Glitter me silly! hahaha! LOVE to glitter, glitter and sparkle, sparkle...

3 great challenges = 1 great card...
On angel wings.... I am very thankful for life, for family, for what I have, and for all of the great friends i've made throughtout my journey in blogland... I chose to use Angel Anya because this image is very soft, sweet and humble... and because this Angel represents each and every one of you... all of you are my guiding Angels.... and therefore, I am "Thankful" for all of you.... (sigh, tear) many of us are so busy in our daily lives that sometimes we don't stop to really think about what we really have... not material things, but deep in our hearts, what we all have is LOVE... so THANK YOU friends, for being my friend and turning my frowns upside down.... =D

so i've used a few punches, MS mini scallop, butterfly and snowflakes... used diffent shades of blue... i actually colored the smaller snowflakes with the same color copics i used for Angel's dress, bow and streaks of hair... added frosty blue stickles to her blue hair streaks, bow, and snowflakes... then added frost lace stickles to the butterflies and eyeshadow... blue rhinestones... fun flock to her wings... and i can't forget the beautiful snwflake DP...

and look! i even completed the inside... i just switched the color combo and colored the bigger snowflakes and butterflies with my copic finished with stickles and added rhinestones to the snowflake middles... eek! i apologize for the bad pictures... i don't know what's wrong with my camera...

hope you like this creation.... one more day and it's the weekend... ugh, a busy saturday for me... if i'm totally MIA it's because i'm juggling hula practice and 2 birthday parties back to back... oh, mmmm, i have to make some yummies for one of the party so i'll be sure to snap a pix and share them with you... okie dokie... i'm gonna hop on... have a wonderful day!!!

Warm and Cozy Sweetness!

Back again with some sweetness.... Cocoa (or coffee) sweetness that is... I hope you all had a fabulous day off... my boss was nice enough to send me home an hour earlier than closing time... so I came home to the DH and girls and we went to do a little shopping... came home and started to whip up this cup of sweetness....
This was my first time making this mug card... inspired by this post here... there is also a link to the template if you fancy a cup... it was really fun to make and I won't say easy peasy like snap your fingers type, but it was sorta easy... just depends on what you envision... =D

Instead of slipping in a packet of cocoa i did a pull out card... the ribbon is attached to easily pull out the card and with a little imagination it could reflect steam...

Here's a pix of the pull out card fully out... isn't the DP for the mug base just so psychedelic... LOL... i thought it was great... hehehe! tried to coordinate the DPs to each other... i think it came out okay... this creation is for the following challenges:

1. LPSC # 41 - Sketch ~ the front of this mug is based on the sketch over at LPS... using different shapes

2. Diedrich Dare # 10 ~ a mug of inspiration...

Hope you will hop on over to the challenge blogs and play along with them... =D

I'm so SUPER excited over some great news that I can't share with you just yet... but I can tell you i'm grinning ear to ear again.... keep coming to visit and you are bound to get the word... =D until tomorrow friends, have a wonderful day!

Spreading some Holiday Cheer!

Happy Wednesday!!! for most of you, today is a holiday for Veteran's day! let us take the time to thanks those who have served and are serving for us... we will pay a visit to my Grandpa's grave later today to give honor to him... unfortunately, we are not off, but will be closing the office early... it's a very rainy day here on Maui... off and on spurts of downpours... very much needed here... hopefully it cools down the heat... before i head out the door i do have a creation for you that i've finished last night...
here's cheer Anya... spreading the holiday cheers... this card is for the following challenges:

1. Club Anya - Mystery Monday by Rachel - NO patterned paper

2. Stamp 'n Scrap Hawaii - Dry Embossing

i have to admit that it was VERY hard not use patterned paper... but in the end i guess it wasn't that hard since we were allowed to emboss which was perfect for Stamp 'n Scraps challenge... now if Rachel said no bling, i think i would have cried... LOL... chose to use traditional Christmas colors for this card and use my Christmas embossing texturez from Sizzix... the BG (green) is embossed with holly berries and swirls and the red is embossed using season greetings... had to embellie this one up... and when i saw this ribbon at the craft store, i knew i had to pair it up with cheer Anya... finally used my MS branch punch and punched out a bunch of flowers to layer... added dew drops on to the red/white and little rhinestones on the green/white flowers... complete with the sayings on the ribbon... and yes, i had to sparkle her up... used green stickles on her skirt and bow and diamond stickles on the white parts of her pom pom.... well, what do you think?!? click on the pix to make it bigger and hopefully the embossing shows... it does look better IRL!

Have a fabulous day!!! be back later with more goodies to show you....

Happy Happy Day!!!

It's a very HAPPY Tuesday!!! yes, i'm still grinning ear to ear.... my card isn't finished yet so i don't have a creation to share with you... but i do have some HAPPY news... =D Last month i was lucky enough to win some of Teri's awesome gift tags... and oh my! seeing and feeling it IRL, i give this girl props for all her preparations she put into this... omgoodness... i don't know how she does it... anyway, i got them in the mail and she surprised me with some goodies... mmmm! lookie here...
Can you see her beautiful tags?!?! gorgeous... sorry, but i won't be attaching these to any gifts... it's going in my book of GREATS... hehehe! trust me, it's too wonderful to use... please don't mind my background... LOL i threw tissue paper over my desk to hide my mess.. LOL...

here's a close up of her tags.... and that one with the house.... the base is embossed and it looks and feels great... it opens up and inside is a to..from.. label... i'm in awe finally being able to look at her creations IRL... Thank you Teri for the wonderful gifts!!!! it was a total surprise! LOVE you GF for thinking of me... =D hopefully soon we get to meet IRL too...

and then for even more happy news.... this card here placed top 3 at La La Land's challenge blog... and to "top" it off it had the most votes.... WOWEE!!! i couldn't believe it... i was super excited... never would i have thought i'd place top 3 let alone great enough to have most votes... Thank you to Irina and the fabulous DTM over at La La's for making this one of my very proud moments... i hope this inspires you to hop on over to their blog and play along... =D

alrighty friends... i just wanted to share some happiness with you all... in hopes to bring smiles to your faces too... yes, i'm still smiling.... =D <-- see... as many of you will be off for the holiday tomorrow, i'll be stuck in the office until 1pm... the stock market isn't closed so i unfortunatel don't have the day off... but with the early time out i hope to finish up some creations for you! be back soon!