His heart... Her heart... = LOVE

Yay for FRIDAY!!! OMGosh! can't believe i napped most of the evening away... LOL... guess now i'm up and ready to get crafting since everyone is already asleep... hehehe! after paying a visit to the crafty store, we got home and i finally admitted i needed some SLEEP!! i heard the girls come in and kiss me good night, which i assumed was around 8ish (bed time) and then i finally rolled out of bed as DH was turning in for the night... so that was around 930ish... gosh, am i getting old or what... LOL...

almost missed today to show you another creation... atleast i've made it for Hawaii time.... it's early morning for the rest of the friends around the world.. my apologies!

over at Club Anya and Friends, there is a Monday Mania challenge every week... this week the challenge was issued by Caz... she wants to see you couple our friends up... Woohoo! after seeing this challenge i just knew who i wanted to partner up... and i have to admit, this was my first time masking images and boy did it take me about 4 tries until i got it right! so i show you....
the handsome Edward and sassy Megan Sprout... i think they make a cute couple... don't you?! i just adore Megan for her sas and class... and Edward, well, what can i say?! i {heart} him... hehehe! both of these are available at TGF if you haven't already snagged these cuties... a little clean and simple from my normal creations... used some pretty Valentine's papers from American Crafts, the hugs and kisses ribbon also from AC and then i punched some hearts to cover up some white space that i didn't like leaving like that... just a hint of stickles in her bow and that's it! DH said he likes this creation the best out of all the V-day ones i've done so far... hmmm, i think i do too... now, if you didn't check out the TGF gallery, i think you should... there are some AMAZING creations for this challenge in there... and the best thing is, you can go check out who is matched with who.... =D

got a few things going on tomorrow, like DD#1 going back to hula practice, 2 parties and then i'll be in the clear... DH was so sweet to do the laundry for me today so i 'm free of that chore too! Yay!! a weekend of some play.... Hope you all enjoy this weekend, and hope that many of you also have Monday's holiday off!! Wishing you lots of crafting!!! See ya tomorrow!!!

Cupcake for you!

It's Thursday! It's Thursday!! OMGoodness how happy i am that there is only one more work day this week... i'm looking forward to the weekend and not having to wake up super duper early... and hey, it's a 3 day weekend too... even better... maybe i can finally catch up on my unfinished crafts... LOL...

Got in some crafty time today, which was a semi sorta stress reliever... yah, crafting is a good way to relieve stress... but it was the usual.... start pulling supplies and then "Mom!" okay, go see what happened... alright, now back to the craft chair.... then "Mommy!" okay, now these girls need to learn how to share... back again, then "Babe!" arrrrghh! LOL.... but i did have time to finish this card for you tonight.... despite the interruptions... hehe!

so here's the challenges this card is up for:

1. Crazy 4 Challenges ~ C4C19 - Birthday Theme

2. LLWWC #21 ~ Shaped Cards

3. PaperPlay Week 2 ~ Furry Friends

So let's begin, with my shaped card... i love this style cupcake... and i actually got this template from BFC website in the projects section... and all i did was make the template bigger to my liking... then i pulled the papers i wanted to use.... used Krafty CS as the base and traced the top on some glitter paper and the bottom on Imaginisce DP (sorry can't remember what line)... ran the bottom through my crimper for a more realistic textured look... used this cutesy dog and cupcake from the darling CC Designs set given by my GF Joni H.... don't know where i got that sentiment from... i found it lying in my clear stash... and then i also used this awesome (i wanna say glitter but it's not) blueberry slush, also from Joni, a little on the cupcake that the dog has and then as sprinkles on the cupcake top... oh, and i added dark brown ribbon... not sure why but i just wanted ribbon on there... LOL... only thing missing is the cherry on top... that's okay, i can be the cherry... HAHA!

okay... need to get my 2nd fix of crafting before bed time... DD#2 is staying at Great-Grandma's tonight which is a load off my shoulders since she's the more active one... oh no! i just remembered that we have a sorta busy schedule this weekend... yikes! so much for sleeping in... oh well! that's life!! come back tomorrow for another creation!!! Have a fabulous night/day friends!!!! Big Hugs!!!

That's what Sisters are for...

{Please scroll down for my Flutter By Wednesday #92 post. Thank you!!!}

Another Happy Wednesday Friends to you!!! I'm so glad you could join me here for Whimisical Wednesday - The Diedrich Dare!!!

Remember, the Diedrich Dare is now being sponsored by an array of fabulous sponosors, for the FIRST challenge of every month... We THANK Katie very much for being our first sponsor and for sponsoring her generous gift to the winner.... Very much appreciated Katie!! From all of us here at the Dare.... Please check the Dare blog for the winner of last week's challenge...

Now i bring to you the sketch created by the wonderful Jack! Presenting.... DDSC#18....
I think he kept this one fairly easy for you to come and play along... Just look at it and vision a creation... Here's my take....

i adore this sweet image from Belles n' Whistles called "Sisters"... my favorite image by far... hmmm, is it because i have 2 little girls?!?!? yah, i think so.... nothing more precious than big sister lending a hand to little sister... (i wish it could ALWAYS be like that)... haha! but with them being 4 years apart, they do get on eachother's nerves... =D they are completely different from Mommy though, i'll stick with clothing that is dark and earth tone, these girls go for BRIGHT!!! so, used some bright copics to color these sweeties... i added some stickles to the flowers, grass and leaves... used Prima flowers with button centers and some bling bling... the sentiment is from the Fancy Fleurs set that you can get at TGF.... this card is simple, the colors keep it busy, and i think i did pretty darn good keeping with the sketch... and i really thought about it and figured that i'd enter this into the SSHP#13 Challenge - Love without hearts, as my interpretation of the challenge is Sisterly Love.... =D

Here's a list of my FABULOUS DT sister's that will be joining in this week... Please take some time and show them some LOVE...

Debbie Lee
Heather Schlatter (may play later)
Jacqueline Nordaune
Jacquie Peifer
Jessica Diedrich (a.k.a.Mom ;)
Kim Ross
Randi Wall
Rebecca Ednie
Sandra MacLean
Val Urtiaga

Hope to have Cassie and Darla back with us next week too... Alrighty, now go and bounce around your crafty space and show us (especially Jack) what you've got going on this week! If uploading to a gallery, please use keyword DDSC18... and don't forget to head on over to the Dare blog and link up with Mr. Linky!!! Hope to see you DARED!!!! Have a DARE-licious day!!!

Blue Fairy...

Happy Wednesday!!! Time for Flutter By Wednesdays #92.... Did you all enjoy the blog hop last week??? It was FLUTTERING beyond because of all of you... Thank you for supporting the challenge and the team as we transitioned to our new fluttering home!! and if you haven't done so already, please follow us on the new home of FBW... you don't want to miss a thing!
Fluter By Wednesday #92 is an OPEN challenge this week as long as you have a butterfly, fairy or angel on your creation... make sure you link up with Mr. Linky over on the FBW blog so we can come and enjoy your beautiful creations... and if uploading to SCS/PCP/Gallery, please use keyword FBW92...

I toned down my colors this week for FBW... as most of you know, my all-time FAVE color is blue... but i don't play with it as often as i'd like too... so this week, i'm playing with blue...
using this sweet fairy from Inky Impressions, i colored her in shades of blues using copics... this image is darling, one of my faves from the company... also using the sketch challenge #27 happening over on the Inky Impressions Challenge blog, this is how i put my card together... you all know i love my butterfly punches, so of course i used them on this creation... i have the butterflies in place of the flowers that were on the sketch... along with some different shades of blue bling... some stickles on her wings... and that completes it!

Please flutter on to my DT Sister's blogs and see what they have fluttering for you today... links to their personal blogs are on my sidebar... and then make your way back to the FBW blog and link up...

Thank you for joining me today! i hope you will Flutter with us!!

Just a note....

Hey friends!!! just a little note to say that i've been a little MIA the last 2 days... haven't really done any crafting over the weekend cause i've been feelin' a tad bit under the weather... Had a beautiful weekend with the family, with a little more than expected list of chores... DD#2 is feeling a whole lot better (phew), but got called from DD#1's school yesterday that her gums were a little inflammed and really bothering her... took her to see the dentist and it turned out that her tooth was loose and caused an infection so they had to pull it.... my poor baby... but she's all better and ready to go back to school today...

I was so stoked to see that this card here was chosen as MMSC35's weekly bonus winner... that was awesome news to receive... Love playing the MM challenges, and i'm sure you'll love it too if you join along... go and check them out... Priscilla is a great hostess and her DT is fabulous... there's a link to the blog on my sidebar...

Don't think i'll have a creation for you later but please join me tomorrow for my DT cards for Flutter By Wednesday and the Diedrich Dare... i'm so excited to show you those...

I hope i start feeling better soon!!! i'm missing out on a lot of happenings with you all... and have been behind the scenes just commenting on what i can keep up with for the time being... i have some interesting and beyond exciting news that i'm eagerly awaiting to share with you too... not just yet, but soon! =D it's got me grinning from ear to ear... well, off to work for me... hope i can manage another day... even with feeling lousy... Have a BEAUTIFUL day everyone!!!! i'll be back soon!

RAKs to brighten the day!

It's Sunday!! and a very beautiful day to be out and about... Well, DD#2 and I are heading to the playground for some mommy and me time... DD#1 is having a father/daughter bonding day out at the beautiful beaches fishing... i love Sundays!!! it's a mere day of fun family time... nothing treasured more than the priceless gift of love with the kiddies... LOVE every moment of motherhood... =D

there's a few creations that i've posted previously... i'd love it if you would check them out and tell me what you think of them... i love reading your comments and appreciate all the words of advice too... Thank you for visiting me! it means a lot just to know i can inspire you...

was suppose to post this yesterday, but decided to keep it for today, since i wasn't able to get anything crafty done yesterday... some sweetness from 2 sweet gals that i've had the pleasure of meeting through blogland...

when i first saw this on 1LuvnMama's blog, i fell in love with it... her craftiness amazes me and truly is an inspiration... she comes up with the cutest things... hey girl, send some of that mojo my way... =D come home from a tired day at work to find a box waiting for me... and inside was this fabulous creation... Wow, couldn't believe i was a recepient of this lovely... and done in my FAVE color and using one of the sketches from the Diedrich Dare that i design for... how extra special is that?! Thanks 1LuvnMama!!! i'm soooo LUVN this... need a crafty boost? head on over to her blog and see what she comes up with next... you will NOT be disappointed...
this is a Thank you RAK from my dear friend Colleen.... she surprised me with a CD holder desktop calendar, a cutesy snowman thank you card and another beautiful thank you card from her kiddies.... Wow! Look at that snowman card... isn't he just the cutest?! the thank you card from the kiddies was extra special too... her oldest child, Z, wrote inside all by himself and spelled the best that he could... what a wonderful thank you card to receive... Thank you Colleen for showering me with greatness... i LOVE it all... Love the creative works of art... =D

i'm hoping to get in the craft room later in the day and work on some things... paying another visit to the craft store to see what's new... i'm waiting to get my hands on some of the new MS heart punches.... i hope they're in the store now... =D Enjoy the rest of the weekend... we are all blessed to have waken up to another day... Smile, even when the road is bumpy, at the other end, it will become a smooth ride... be back soon! hugs!

"LOVE" New Miss Anya

Beautiful Saturday today!!! Nothing like doing nothing at all... LOL... yah right! me, do nothing... hahaha! i don't have a story for you today... but i do have a creation and some beautiful RAKs (i'll share on another post).... Glad you all liked my story yesterday... everytime i stamped an image (last night and today) i'm still giggling to myself... LOL...

okie dokie... got to combine a few challenges into this creation and here's what this is up for:

1. MMSC #35 - Sketch (found on the MM blog)

2. Anyone for Anya - Anything goes

3. Cute Card Thursday #94 - All New - (my new is the new Miss Anya Stamp and flowers)

4. Farm Fresh Friday at TGF - Mary's Glitter and Glue Challenge

Miss Anya Love was one of the new stamps that i got in the mail yesterday and i was so eager to ink her up... isn't she lovely?! this card was put together using the MMSC #35 sketch... since i added the flowers to her bouquet, i decided to copy the ribbon in her hair and add it to where the flowers were suppose to be... punched out some big hearts and then punched out smaller hearts in the middle and then glued pink and brown CS to the back... glittered up the heart on her bow, pink of the dress, shoes and eyelids with frosted lace stickles... and i did the same with the white parts of the heart too.... need to see the pix closer?? click on the image to enlarge...

i sure hope you like this creation... i do, i do! hopefully i can squeeze in a few more hours of craft time tonight... right now, i'm off to finally take down my Christmas tree... LOL, yes, it's still up... perks of having a fake one... be back soon with some RAKs to share... Aloooooha!