tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31147628757008101392024-03-13T13:57:36.338-05:00The "Lazy" MacCome join me for some scrappin fun!Ms. Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08064498440540368981noreply@blogger.comBlogger201125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3114762875700810139.post-38928522453993851642012-02-15T10:01:00.000-06:002012-02-15T10:01:40.646-06:00<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Is it Wednesday already???</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">This week is going by way too fast for me. The weather is going to be beautiful the rest of the week. I might have to get some outdoor chores done.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Today I'm sharing another Saturated Canary image, this one is called "Hand Me Downs", isn't she just the cutest?!?</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm trying really hard to work on the insides of my cards too. Simple but cute.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here's a little closer image. I've colored her with my Prisma's. I really love the monochromatic look and tried to keep these pink and reds close to each other's hues.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hope you enjoy!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Challenges entered:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://creativecraftchallenges2.blogspot.com/">Creative Craft Challenge</a>: Valentines</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://diecuttindivas.blogspot.com/">Die Cuttin divas</a> - pink, red - die cut</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://incywincydesigns.blogspot.com/">Incy Wincy Designs</a> - recipe</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://ppp-makeitmonday.blogspot.com/">Make It Monday</a> - Anything Goes</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://simonsaysstampandshow.blogspot.com/">Simon says Stamp and Show</a> - Anything goes</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://saturatedcanarychallenge.blogspot.com/">Saturated Canary</a> - Red.Pink.White</div></div>Ms. Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08064498440540368981noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3114762875700810139.post-38429201638724981202012-02-14T12:31:00.000-06:002012-02-14T12:31:25.412-06:00House Mouse Valentine<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Good Morning </span></div><div style="text-align: center;">Today I'm sharing a House Mouse valentine card I made for a friend for a recipe swap on Papercraft Planet. I only have a couple House Mouse stamps and this is the first image I've colored but it's just so darned cute!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">We found a wonderful recipe since moving to the south called Chess Squares. I'll share the recipe with you and maybe you'll fall in love with it too. It's very rich so a little bite goes a l-o-n-g way!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Chess Squares</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 box yellow cake mix</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 egg</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 stick melted buttere</div><div style="text-align: center;">*mix and spread in 9X13 pan*</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 8oz. pkg. cream cheese</div><div style="text-align: center;">3 eggs; beaten</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 box powdered sugar</div><div style="text-align: center;">*pour cheese mixture over cake mixture, you could add crushed almonds if you like too*</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Bake at 325 degrees for 45 minutes</div><div style="text-align: center;">Cool slightly and cut into squares - Enjoy!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Challenges entered:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.pollycraftchallengeblog.blogspot.com/">Pollycraft</a> - reds, pinks, creams<br />
<a href="http://stampandcreateblog.blogspot.com/">Stamp and create</a> - Valentines/Love<br />
<a href="http://addicted-to-stamps-challenge.blogspot.com/">Addicted to Stamps</a> - Valentines/Love<br />
<a href="http://robynsfetishchallengeblog.blogspot.com/">Robyn's Fetish</a> - Square cards<br />
<a href="http://myshericrafts.blogspot.com/">My Sheri Crafts</a> - Love is in the air<br />
<a href="http://deconstructingjen.com/">Deconstructed Sketch</a> - Sketch</div></div>Ms. Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08064498440540368981noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3114762875700810139.post-32783228638145740352012-01-15T11:59:00.000-06:002012-01-15T11:59:31.644-06:00Pickles and Icecream?!?!?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: center;">Yep, that's right Pickles and Icecream. I found the cutest image from Saturated Canary. These images may not be new to you but they are to me and I'm totally loving them. There is so much character in each design. I totally fell in love when I found Pickles and IceCream. I have a girlfriend that is expecting and it's been a bit of a challenge for her to get there so I thought this would make a great happy card for her.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">I wanted this card to be happy so I stamped "Remember" on the outside and wrote </div><div style="text-align: center;">" Feeling Fat lasts</div><div style="text-align: center;">9 months</div><div style="text-align: center;">But the Joy of</div><div style="text-align: center;">Becoming a Mom</div><div style="text-align: center;">Lasts Forever!"</div><div style="text-align: center;">Thank you for taking time to stop by and leave me some love. I've been away for several months and I can sure tell it by the lack of my blogging friends stopping over. I guess I better get busy!</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Challenges Entered:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://saturatedcanarychallenge.blogspot.com/">Saturated Canary</a> - CAS card</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://lexiscreations.blogspot.com/">Lexi's Creations</a> - Anything Goes</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://craftspotbykimberly.blogspot.com/">My Craft Spot</a> "It's Delicious"</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://ooh-la-la-creationschallenges.blogspot.com/">Ohh La La Creations</a> - New Beginnings</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://oldiebutagoodiechallenge.blogspot.com/">Oldies But Goodies</a> - Back to Work Week (flower from a kit I got last year)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://toptiptuesday.blogspot.com/">Top Tip Tuesday</a> - Anything goes</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://rubysrainbow.blogspot.com/">Rubys Rainbow</a> - Baby or Child</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://cutecardthursday.blogspot.com/">Cute Card Thursday</a> - "You're having a laugh!"</div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.doitwithdigischallenge.blogspot.com/">Cardmad Fairy Digi Days</a> - Must use a digi</div></div>Ms. Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08064498440540368981noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3114762875700810139.post-47506715586545302312012-01-11T10:48:00.001-06:002012-01-11T21:49:24.247-06:00A Happy New Year<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: center;">Hello ladies and gents! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm trying really hard to get back into my scraproom.......literally. During the last 6 months or so everything has been piled up in there. I am in serious need of some cleaning out and rearranging.. So until then I'm just gonna do the best I can with what I can reach or find! LOL</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">This image was a freebie from my friends over at Paper Craft Planet in the All Things Vintage group. You should go check it out and try out some of the challenges too. They're alot of fun. I decided to distress and ink the edges of the postcard and back it. Then after I added some ribbon and a flower I went back and added some glitter to the branches. It's very simple but pretty. Thanks for stopping by.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Jd0kwpvAIoM/Tw25DG32j_I/AAAAAAAAAtY/SdyeP-cKlsY/s1600/DSCF7006.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" kba="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Jd0kwpvAIoM/Tw25DG32j_I/AAAAAAAAAtY/SdyeP-cKlsY/s320/DSCF7006.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Challenges entered:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://simonsaysstampandshow.blogspot.com/2012/01/simon-says-stamp-and-show-red-letter.html">Simon Says Stamp and Show</a> - A red letter day (new years is always a red letter day on the scales! LOL)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://incywincydesigns.blogspot.com/">Incy Wincy Designs</a> - vintage<br />
<a href="http://2sisterschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2012/01/challenge-73-things-with-wings.html">2 Sisters</a> - Things With Wings<br />
<a href="http://crazy4challenges.blogspot.com/">Crazy 4 Challenges</a> - Use something new<br />
</div></div>Ms. Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08064498440540368981noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3114762875700810139.post-46734289579462765042011-10-04T20:28:00.000-05:002011-10-04T20:28:09.940-05:00Best Wishes<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Best Wishes</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">It's a busy day here so I just have a quick post. Again, my apologies for the poor picture quality. I'll hopefully have that fixed this week. Here's a sweet image I've had colored up for awhile and finally put to paper. Usually I choose my papers first but I went through a period where I did a bunch of coloring and have the images all ready to put together. I hope your having a fabulous week so far!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Have a great day!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Challenges entered:</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">Thursday</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://cutecardthursday.blogspot.com/">Cute Card Thursday</a> - Animals</div><div style="text-align: center;">Friday</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://alphabetchallengeblog.blogspot.com/">Alphabet Challenge</a> - Recipe</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/">Crafty Catz</a> - Things With Wings</div><div style="text-align: center;">Saturday</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://designed2delight.com/blog/2011/10/saturdays-designers-challenge-colored-pencils/">Designed2Delight</a> - Use colored pencils</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://sketchsaturday.blogspot.com/2011/10/week-175-paulas-dt-week-sponsored-by.html">Sketch Saturday</a> - Sketch</div><div style="text-align: center;">Sunday</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://onestitchatatimechallenge.blogspot.com/">One Stitch at a Time</a> - Use a digi</div><div style="text-align: center;">Wednesday </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://scrapalicioususa.blogspot.com/">Scrapalicious</a> - Anything Goes</div></div>Ms. Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08064498440540368981noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3114762875700810139.post-60836158444372232052011-10-03T12:05:00.000-05:002011-10-03T12:05:32.798-05:00Mummy's Coming For You! LOL<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Good Morning!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Most of us are back to work and it's no different for us stay at home mom's! Time to clean up from the weekend of fun and get back to the farm chores. My girls gave me five eggs this morning - Yay! The Americana gave me a HUGE blue one. Seriously, it's like twice as big as the others. Probably a double yoker. We're saving up for the coming weekend. Our wonderful friends are coming to play for the whole weekend. Lots of laughs and tons of good food. Always a blast when we're together!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-574HyovCD8Q/TonrN7XbVGI/AAAAAAAAAsw/KjXC_ifq3fY/s1600/DSCF6673.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" kca="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-574HyovCD8Q/TonrN7XbVGI/AAAAAAAAAsw/KjXC_ifq3fY/s320/DSCF6673.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(My apologies for the poor quality picture)</div><div style="text-align: center;">Today I have a card I lovingly call "Mummy's Coming For You" - LOL The image is from Just Inklined, I got it last year and have colored it lots of times. It's such a fun one. I got a package of sample halloween paper last year and have used it here. The pin on the flower came from a package I received from my Secret Pal. The flower is another one I've made from the miscellaneous box of leftovers. The top of it is a green felt flower. Ribbon again is from Really Reasonable Ribbon. If you haven't checked out their monthly ribbon kit you really should. It's wonderful. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Thanks for stoppin by and I'll see ya'll tomorrow!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Challenges entered:</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">Monday</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://ppp-makeitmonday.blogspot.com/">Make it Monday</a> - Anything Goes</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://thepinkelephantchallenge.blogspot.com/">The Pink Elephant</a> - Trick or Treat</div><div style="text-align: center;">Thursday</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.4craftychicks.blogspot.com/">4 Crafty Chicks</a> - Anything Goes</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://craftyribbonschallenge.blogspot.com/">Crafty Ribbons</a> - Pretty Spooky</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://littlemissmuffetchallenges.blogspot.com/">Little Miss Muffet</a> - Animals and Monsters</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://movingalongwiththetimes.blogspot.com/">Moving Along with the Times</a> - Spooky Halloween</div><div style="text-align: center;">Friday</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://papercutzchallenge.blogspot.com/">Paper Cutz</a> - Shake, Rattle, and Roll Halloween</div><div style="text-align: center;">Saturday</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://challengeupyourlife.blogspot.com/">Challenge up Your Life</a> - Sketch</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div></div>Ms. Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08064498440540368981noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3114762875700810139.post-18125173302715035452011-09-30T22:19:00.000-05:002011-09-30T22:19:00.858-05:00Rick St. Davis<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-K-lwvZaVlq4/ToZzzY2kLpI/AAAAAAAAAso/F6a5ouSfPSY/s1600/DSCF6656.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" kca="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-K-lwvZaVlq4/ToZzzY2kLpI/AAAAAAAAAso/F6a5ouSfPSY/s320/DSCF6656.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">It's Saturday and I have a special image from an artist that is new to me. I'm guessing it's new to many of you too since I haven't seen many of these in blogland. This is "<em><a href="http://www.etsy.com/transaction/56273143"><strong>Hedwig Halloween Digi</strong></a></em>". I thought she was perfect for a vintage halloween card to a friend across the miles. Rick St. Dennis has MANY more images just as fabulous. I also have a disturbed looking clown and another fantastic feline to color up next. I colored her with my prisma's to match my double sided paper which I used for the background and then flipped it for the backing on the image and the strip behind the image that I cut a border on, which I noticed you can't really see - oopsy. I'm bad about the manufacturers name of the paper, but if someone really wants to know I'll check it out. I added some Kaiser rub-ons and embellished them with some E. gems. Added some ribbon and distressed everything with Tim Holtz Fire brick. I hope you enjoy it!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">That's it for today. Got lots more work ahead of me!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I've been really enjoying catching up with all my blogland friends. Again, if anyone knows of a <em><strong>headless horseman image</strong></em> please leave the link.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Hugs to all!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Challenges entered:</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">Sunday</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://gingerloftchallenge.blogspot.com/2011/09/gl-25-vintage-or-distressed.html">Gingerloft</a> - Vintage or distressed</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://kgiron.blogspot.com/2011/09/sweet-sunday-sketch-challenge-136.html">The Sweetest Thing</a> - Sketch</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://lollipopcrafts.blogspot.com/2011/09/challenge-50-anything-goes.html">Lollipop Crafts</a> - Anything Goes</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://sentimentalsundays.blogspot.com/2011/09/challenge-74-step-out-of-your-comfort.html">Sentimental Sundays</a> - Include a sentiment, step out of comfort zone</div><div style="text-align: center;">Monday</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://daisydoodlescreativechallenges.blogspot.com/">Daisy Doodles Creative Challenge</a> - Fall Colors and/or Thanksgiving</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://paperprettiesblog.blogspot.com/2011/09/paper-pretties-wednesday-challenge_28.html">Paper Pretties</a> - Fall Inspired</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://woodwareusa-clearstamps.blogspot.com/2011/09/woodware-usa-challenge-45-happy-fall.html">Woodware USA</a> - Fall/Autumn</div><div style="text-align: center;">Tuesday</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://anythingchallenge.blogspot.com/">Anything Goes Challenge</a> - Anything goes 2nd week</div><div style="text-align: center;">Friday </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://raisethebarchallenge.blogspot.com/2011/09/challenge-77.html">Raise the Bar</a> - hats (couldn't resist this one! LOL)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://stampingwithdragon.blogspot.com/">Stampin with the Dragon</a> - Fall Colours</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Wow, this week has flown by. It's a bit breezy here but perfect to get all those little farm chores done. My goats are browsing around the garden cleaning up the bits left from the crop. The chickens are into their second week of laying and our Americana's gave us our first blue/green eggs yesterday. Now I'm onto a search for some good homes for the kittens. They'll be ready to go in a couple weeks. I still can't believe my cat got pregnant while nursing the last batch. We're definitely headed to the vet next! LOL</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I have a sweet image from <em>Stamping Bazaar</em> today. I did a guest spot over there awhile back and just fell in love with their images. This is an older one but still fabulous, it's called "<a href="http://www.thestampingbazaar.com/marvin_trickortreat.htm">Marvin Trick or Treat</a>". The papers are from some old stock I've had for years (like 15+) ha ha. A couple challenges wanted homemade flowers and I followed the sketch at <em>The Sweet Stop</em> and it called for them too. The bottom layer is fabric, the next two are paper and the center is a flower gem. They were all just pieces left over from other projects but once put together were just beautiful on this card. The ribbon, of course, is from <em>Really Reasonable Ribbon</em>, who else!?!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I'm looking for a headless horseman digi image. I've only seen a couple and their not quite what I'm lookin for. I have an Equestrian friend and would like to make a card for her. Let me know if you know of any. Thanks so much!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Challenges entered:</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://sweetstopsketches.blogspot.com/">Sweet Stop</a> - Sketch</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://crazy4challenges.blogspot.com/">Crazy for Challenges</a> - Halloween card or decor project</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://disdigidesignschallenge.blogspot.com/">Di's Digis Designs</a> - Make Your own Flowers</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.hidinginmycraftroom.com/">Hiding in my Craft Room</a> - Halloween Card</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://sendasmile4kidschallenge.blogspot.com/2011/09/halloween-or-fall-cute-cards-for-kids.html">Send a Smile for Kids</a> - Cute fall or Halloween Card</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://squigglestamps.blogspot.com/2011/09/squiggle-stamps-autumnal-colours.html">Squiggles and Giggles</a> - Spooky Fun (Halloween)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://shoppingourstash.blogspot.com/2011/09/shopping-our-stash-challenge-challenge.html">Shopping Our St</a><a href="http://shoppingourstash.blogspot.com/2011/09/shopping-our-stash-challenge-challenge.html">ash</a> - Black and White plus one other color</div></div>Ms. Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08064498440540368981noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3114762875700810139.post-13648411393926614252011-09-29T11:36:00.000-05:002011-09-29T11:36:43.526-05:00Birthday Wishes<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">It's almost the weekend - Yay!</span> </div><div style="text-align: center;">I hope everyone is having a wonderful week and has some great plans for this weekend. I'm planning on enjoying some family time. I made the following card for my son's girlfriend for her birthday.</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">I again used a piece from <a href="http://www.heartwarmingvintage.com/">http://www.heartwarmingvintage.com/</a>. I still ahve tons left and they make such a great focal point. I recycled a flower I had and this key I found. I had this sweet tag and some Really Reasonable Ribbon with some added pearls. I thought the striped pattern paper went really well with the whole "vintage" theme. Of course I distressed everything with Tim Holtz. I need to get more creative in that area. Birds and vintage go so well together how could I go wrong.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">I was able to make two from the same idea and they will be going into some card packages I'm working on. I used one doily and cut it in half. All the papers are from a RAK I did last year and were just scraps that were sent to me. I'm so lovin my scraps at the moment! Thanks for stoppin by.</div><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">It's been a very long time since my last post. I've been stalking around blogland admiring my blog friends artwork. It's encouraged me to get back into my craft room. I realized how much mental therapy it gives me and how much I so enjoy it. So I have a simple card today. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I started out in my scrap box just to get the juices flowing. I found this postcard image made by "Heart Warming Vintage". It came on a sheet with tons of other images too. There's stamps, seed packets, and lots of birds. Just beautiful. So I used it as my focal point and just added some brads, from Basic Grey and a scrap of ribbon. Everything is distressed with Tim Holtz for a little depth. It's finished off with a Thank You sentiment from Kraftin Kimmie, and there you go. </span></div>
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<a href="http://justsomelinesblog.blogspot.com/2011/09/its-fall-yall-fall-color-challenge.html">Just Some Lines</a> - Fall colours</div>
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<a href="http://totallygorjuss.blogspot.com/2011/09/challenge-99-birds-of-feather.html">Totally Gorjuss</a> - Birds of a Feather</div>
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<a href="http://polkadoodle.blogspot.com/">Polka Doodles</a> - Distress It</div>
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Ms. Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08064498440540368981noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3114762875700810139.post-46129178131948333582011-04-20T08:16:00.000-05:002011-04-20T08:16:33.741-05:00Good Morning!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: center;">Made it through the storm! Hope ya'll weathered through it as well.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I just wanted to let ya know I've updated my blog candy page with some great products. And there are some wonderful tutorials that I've provided links for as well. The faberge egg tutorial is fabulous. You really gotta check it out. Talk about some talent!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Thinking of you!</div></div>Ms. Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08064498440540368981noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3114762875700810139.post-77192680309141830352011-04-16T09:49:00.001-05:002011-04-18T10:44:10.511-05:00Some Funny Bunnies!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Happy Saturday!</span> </div><div style="text-align: center;"> I wish the weather was as warm and sunny as my card today. Nope, stormy and rainy. Oh well, maybe I'll do a rainy day card next!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">I participated in an image swap awhile back from PCP. This stamped image is from The Stamping Place. I just love how soft and sweet the image is and wanted to color it that way as well. So I used my prisma's but kept them a bit muted. I started out with papers from Graphics 45 and added some ribbon from RRR monthly spring kit. I added "Easter Wishes" in Jenni Bowlin Studio stickers. That bright yellow flower is from Prisma and I just added some of the ribbon to kinda finish it off. I also used some pearls from Pizazz Aplenty to finish off the ribbon sentiment I made. It really gave it a finished look and tied in the blue from the sky. The 3D stickers, which are the flower and dragonfly are really cool. They're from Jolee's and are pieced together. Really neat dimension to them. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div align="center">Keep in mind I still don't have all my photo programs and software available to me so my pic's aren't the greatest sorry 'bout that.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size: large;">Challenges Entered:</span></em></div><div align="center"><a href="http://priscillastyles.blogspot.com/">Midnight Madness</a> - Sketch</div><div align="center"><a href="http://aspoonfullofsugarchallenge.blogspot.com/">A Spoonfull of Sugar</a> - All Creatures Great and Small</div><div align="center"><a href="http://toptiptuesday.blogspot.com/">Top Tip Tuesday</a> - Spring has Sprung</div><div align="center"><a href="http://ooh-la-la-creationschallenges.blogspot.com/">Ooh La La Creations -</a> Happy Easter</div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.stampsruschallenges.blogspot.com/">Stamps R Us</a> - Easter</div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.bellichallenge.blogspot.com/">Creative Belli</a> - Eggs/Bunnies</div><div align="center"><a href="http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/">Penny's Paper Crafty</a> - Easter</div><div align="center"><a href="http://delightfulsketches.blogspot.com/">Delightful Challenges</a> - Easter</div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.alyssundaychallenge.blogspot.com/">Aly's Sunday Challenge</a> - Bunnies</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">Thank you so much for stopping by! I treasure hearing from each one of you!</div><div align="center">Hugs-</div><div align="center"></div></div>Ms. Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08064498440540368981noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3114762875700810139.post-85735640080721558132011-04-13T12:14:00.001-05:002011-04-13T20:20:45.896-05:00DZ Doodles Challenge #8<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;">DZ Doodles Challenge #8 </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;">and a new</span> <em><a href="http://deedledeedoodles.blogspot.com/">FREEBIE</a></em>!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Bear with me a little longer as I try to get my projects pulled together. It looks like our hard drive needs to be replaced on my main system. I'm trying to get by with my laptop. Unfortunately it doesn't have any of the capabilities my main system does and isn't hooked up to the printer either. Yikes! My hubby had a procedure at the hospital this morning so I just got access to bring you the good news!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">We are offering up another<strong> freebie</strong>. It's the cute silly bear I've used on my card. It will work great for so many card themes. That's one thing I really appreciate about Diane's designs. Even the cute little christmas angels can be colored to work as birthday cards. I just love the versatility and cuteness of her designs. You should take a look <a href="http://dzdoodles.com/shop/">here</a>, there's tons of new spring flowers too. So pop over to the <a href="http://deedledeedoodles.blogspot.com/">DZ Doodles blog</a> and get your freebie and enjoy some inspiration from our talented team. Then go make a card and join in our challenge! What could be better?!? Have a fabby day and I'll see you in the AM!</div><br />
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<a href="http://www.charismacardz.blogspot.com/">Charisma Cards</a> - Wedding/anniversary (anniversary)<br />
<a href="http://frosteddesigns.blogspot.com/">Fabulous Fridays</a> - Brads<br />
<a href="http://onestopcraftchallenge.blogspot.com/">One Stop Craft</a> - Monochromatic<br />
<a href="http://www.totallygorjuss.blogspot.com/">Totally Gorjuss</a> - Anything fluffy<br />
<a href="http://ceschallenges.blogspot.com/">Crafty Emma</a> - Monochromatic<br />
<a href="http://sundaysketchandstamp.blogspot.com/">Sunday Sketch and Stamp</a> - Sketch<br />
<a href="http://woodwareusa-clearstamps.blogspot.com/">Woodware USA</a> - Anything Goes<br />
<a href="http://kaboodledoodles.blogspot.com/">Kaboodle Doodles</a> - cute and cuddly animals<br />
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Happy Crafting! Toodles</div></div>Ms. Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08064498440540368981noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3114762875700810139.post-30030267337995141932011-04-11T09:47:00.000-05:002011-04-11T09:47:36.602-05:00Goth Night<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: center;">It's Monday and I actually have a card post! Woohoo. We broke records this weekend with our sunny weather. It got up to 92 on Saturday. Talk about a scorcher! Usually we have a month of transition before we hit those high temps and the humidity kicks in. I was a walking sauna! Much cooler today and even have some more storms comin in. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YjRSEn-BKVI/TaMSY0IDr7I/AAAAAAAAAr8/Oa-3BPguTeg/s1600/DSCF4449.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" r6="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YjRSEn-BKVI/TaMSY0IDr7I/AAAAAAAAAr8/Oa-3BPguTeg/s320/DSCF4449.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">So I was inspired to put together a card over the weekend. I've got several images colored up and this one I've had sitting on my shelf with my papers picked out just waiting for inspiration to hit for a sketch or design. I found one through The Sweet Stop that I thought worked great and I was off and runnin.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I started off with a 5X7 base of cardstock from Colorbok. Then cut my DP, which are from Graphics 45. I embossed the circles with diamonds. The strip of ribbon is from RRR, and was a perfect match for this card. The flower was from a candy blog, I just addedsome leaves and a button from Pizazz Aplenty to spice it up a bit. This is actually my first attempt at coloring a Sweet Pea. This gorgeous girl is <strong>ching-chou kuik's Soft Goth Night.</strong> I saw one called "Field of Poppies" that is just gorgeous. Check that one out <a href="http://www.sweetpeastamps.com/category_38/4/ching-chou-kuiks-Fantasy-Art-Collection.htm">here</a>. Perfect for this time of year. She's also got some great insects that are just gorgeous! Oh and the line of expecting mothers......to die for!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Well thanks for stoppin by! I'm sad to say I've lost a few followers but that's to be expected when you go inactive for a bit. I hope you'll continue to follow me and I'll come see you too! I love to be inspired by others!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Challenges Entered:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://sweetpeastampschallenge.blogspot.com/2011/04/card-for-your-mother-or-special-hero.html">Sweep Pea Stamps</a> - Card for your hero or mother</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://sweetstopsketches.blogspot.com/">The Sweet Stop</a> - Sketch</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.com/">Paper Take Weekly</a> - Anything goes + something new (my stamp)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://toptiptuesday.blogspot.com/">Top Tip Tuesday</a> - Thank you</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/">Penny's Paper Crafty</a> - 1-image, 2-embellies, 3 DP</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">For a great list of challenges that are offered weekly check out <a href="http://felineplayful.blogspot.com/">Feline Playful</a>!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Thanks and big hugs to all!</div></div>Ms. Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08064498440540368981noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3114762875700810139.post-27573999489971354572011-04-07T09:07:00.001-05:002011-04-07T21:26:10.444-05:00GDT at Michelle Perkett!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-size: large;">Hello and Happy Thursday!</span></strong> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"> I was asked to do a guest spot at Michelle Perkett and of course who could say no to this fabulous artist!! I used her "<em>Thanks Mum</em>" image to go along with their challenge this week which is "Thanks Mom". You can join in <a href="http://michelleperkettstudio.blogspot.com/2011/04/jen-mclaughlin-guest-dt.html#comment-form">here</a>.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This card is made with items from various swaps that I have received. The ribbon is from Really Reasonable Ribbon and the the butterfly is from Mariposa. I used my Prisma's and my glitter liner for the image and some bling highlighting on the flowers. I used a brad on my ribbon and hung my sentiment off that. I believe the sentiment is from Paullette over at TLC, but I can't verify it because I haven't gotten my system fully fixed and that's where the file is. So my apologies if I get it wrong. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thanks for stopping by and please do take some time to look through Michelle's images <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/michelleperkett">here</a> and pick up a couple for yourself. She is one of those talents that you know immediately who's work it is when you see it. Love it!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong><em><span style="font-size: large;">Challenges entered:</span></em></strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong><em><a href="http://priscillastyles.blogspot.com/">Midnight Madness</a> - Sketch</em></strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong><em><a href="http://flutterbywednesdays.blogspot.com/">Flutterbye</a> - Anything goes with Wings</em></strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong><em><a href="http://scrap-creations1.blogspot.com/">Going Grey with Scrap Creations</a> - Pick 3: Ribbon,Flowers,Glitter</em></strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong><em><a href="http://kaboodledoodles.blogspot.com/">Kaboodle Doodles</a> - Girly</em></strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong><em><a href="http://creativeinspirationschallenge.blogspot.com/">Creative Inspiration</a> - Mothers Day</em></strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong><em><a href="http://digiswithattitudechallenges.blogspot.com/">Digi's With Attitude</a> - Anything Goes</em></strong></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">Thanks for taking the time to stop by!!</div><br />
</div>Ms. Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08064498440540368981noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3114762875700810139.post-1828907745263133112011-03-30T09:57:00.001-05:002011-04-01T09:45:23.643-05:00Gardening fun at DZ Doodles<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Welcome to Challenge #7 at <strong><a href="http://deedledeedoodles.blogspot.com/">DZ Doodles</a></strong></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">We have another fabulous sketch by <em>Rosalien</em> and a gorgeous <strong>freebie</strong> you definitely won't want to miss. It's not the one I used though! You'll have to pop over to check it out.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a closure_uid_oe2teo="99" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jxNYMR0fWcw/TZM7654I8iI/AAAAAAAADnU/aKaqFPvYls0/s1600/Challenge+7+-+March+30+-+DZDoodles.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="226" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jxNYMR0fWcw/TZM7654I8iI/AAAAAAAADnU/aKaqFPvYls0/s400/Challenge+7+-+March+30+-+DZDoodles.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Now for my card I opted to use a gardening image</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">I've been trying to combine the vintagey thing lately, as you know if you follow my blog. It's not working that great but at least I'm tryin somethin new. I used my cuttlebug to make the shapes for the central images. The DZ Doodles image is colored with my Prisma Pencils which I matched to the DP before starting. I added some rubons from Mariposa. Wow those are sticky little buggers. I had to redo it and lost half the page by not cutting out just the image I wanted. I'll have to remember that for future. Now that it's finished I wish I had've put the rubons on white paper to make them standout more, but oh well. It says "Lovely" and then Birthday Wishes. I may need to go back to my regular style. I just have such a hard time not doing everything in counts and fine lines. Sheesh! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I wanted to say a HUGE thank you to those of you that have continued to follow me and comment, or email me through these last couple months. I truly appreciate each and every one of you. I'm almost there!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Take some time to check out what the rest of the DT have put together for you. They are truly beautiful cards!<br />
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Challenges entered:<br />
<a href="http://deedledeedoodles.blogspot.com/">DZ Doodles</a> - Sketch<br />
<a href="http://digidoodleshopsbest.blogspot.com/">Digi Doodle Shop</a> - Birthday</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Warm Hugs!</div></div>Ms. Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08064498440540368981noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3114762875700810139.post-32149723466226941802011-03-16T14:44:00.001-05:002011-03-16T14:44:46.119-05:00New Challenge at DZ Doodles<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: center;">***Okay, so when you schedule something did you know you have to hit PUBLISH!" I am such a dork! But I'll blame it on the fact that I haven't been blogging much this last month so I'm not well greased! LOL Forgive me!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">It's a new week and that means a new challenge over at <a href="http://deedledeedoodles.blogspot.com/2011/03/march-16th-challenge-6-guest-designer.html">DZ Doodles</a>!! Diane and Valerie have made some huge changes to the challenges and you won't want to miss out. I think there's something for everyone over there now. Diane has added so many adorable new images to the <a href="http://dzdoodles.com/shop/">store</a> you just have to go take a peak.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">It's Challenge #6 and it's a picture inspiration with a FREEBIE! It's perfect for all those spring cards you have to make. We're also looking for some great Guest Designers to join us. You can find all the details on the blog. So here's the inspiration picture:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5584523026709990562" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-RpnxL5FUMFw/TYA2Gs8JzKI/AAAAAAAADu8/buHtJcl0GPE/s320/crocus.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 182px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 213px;" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">And here's my interpretation and my card.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5584525354475596626" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1330gSgMM9M/TYA4OMiuK1I/AAAAAAAADvE/NhURfJRN-QY/s320/Jen.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 320px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 253px;" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I wanted to try my hand at some vintage stuff. I thought this image was perfect for that. I took the colors from the image and muted them to vintage and came up with this. The embellishments are from my Creative Scrapbook monthly kit. The papers are from a swap I did on PCP so I don't know who makes them. I used my Prismas to get the coloring right. It doesn't show up great but I did yellow centers with pink and a hint of purple on the edges. Any ideas or suggestions for my next vintage would be greatly appreciated. I have a ton of Graphics 45 papers I wanna use and they are very vintagey!</div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><strong><em>I'm entering this in the following challenges:</em></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://deedledeedoodles.blogspot.com/2011/03/march-16th-challenge-6-guest-designer.html">DZ Doodles</a> - Spring Picture inspiration</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://mojomonday.blogspot.com/2011/03/mojo-monday-182.html">Mojo Monday</a> - Sketch</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://squigglefly.blogspot.com/2011/03/sfc-89-spring-theme.html">Squigglefly</a> - Spring theme</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://paperplaytime.blogspot.com/2011/03/ch-41-pick-1-of-our-3-challenge-choices.html">Paper Playtime</a> - Green and Purple</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Peace and Love!</div></div>Ms. Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08064498440540368981noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3114762875700810139.post-60294340700519285632011-03-16T14:44:00.000-05:002011-03-16T14:44:27.782-05:00Guest Spot at Stamping Bazaar<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: center;">I was thrilled to have been asked to do a guest spot at <a href="http://thestampingbazaar.blogspot.com/">the Stamping Bazaar</a>. They have the most adorable characters and you can find them <a href="http://www.thestampingbazaar.com/store.htm">here</a>. I chose to use "<em>Hansel with Present"</em>. I like images that are really versatile and this one could be used for so many themes. Now that I've got a sneaky peek at these wonderfully adorable images I'll be joining in their challenges on a regular basis and I hope you do too!</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I made my card mostly from my scrap box this week. I love to challenge myself to do that. I really liked the ribbon backing on my image. On my coloring I'm also trying to focus more on shading and hope it shows in this image. The birthday sentiment is from Pink Gems. I added a brad to the middle of that. I used some green baubles to help set off the image and make it look more finished and the flower is made by Prisma. I hope you enjoy having a look and come back and see me some more!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">If you're looking for the <a href="http://deedledeedoodles.blogspot.com/2011/03/march-16th-challenge-6-guest-designer.html">DZ Doodles challenge post</a> it's above this one!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong><em>Challenges entered:</em></strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://thestampingbazaar.blogspot.com/">Stamping Bazaar</a> - Guest Spot </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://kgiron.blogspot.com/2011/03/sweet-sunday-sketch-challenge-108.html">The Sweetest Thing</a> - sketch</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://kaboodledoodles.blogspot.com/2011/03/winners-challenge-57.html">Kaboodle Doodles</a> - Happy Birthday</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://magicalmondaychallenge.blogspot.com/2011/03/week-17-spring-colours.html">Magical Mondays</a> - Spring Colors</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://theshabbytearoom.blogspot.com/2011/03/meet-new-shabby-girl-danielle-greenwood.html">Shabby Tea Room</a> - Celebration</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://toptiptuesday.blogspot.com/2011/03/top-tip-25-gift-box-tutorial-birthday.html">Top Tip Tuesday</a> - Birthday</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Peace and Love to all!</div></div>Ms. Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08064498440540368981noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3114762875700810139.post-23590712837793300612011-03-05T09:19:00.000-06:002011-03-05T09:19:08.808-06:00Teddy Bo<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Happy Saturday!</strong> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">It's pouring down rain here! Perfect day to just relax and do some catch up on my crafting. YAY! It was such a gorgeous week I didn't get alot of that done. And next week it's supposed to be sunny and gorgeous too! Might have to move out to the porch and enjoy it. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">I've had this card done for awhile just haven't gotten around to posting it. The challenge ends in a few hours so I figured better hop to it! This is one of the new <a href="http://teddybochallenge.blogspot.com/">Teddy Bo</a> easter images and the challenge was to use Blue and Chocolate. I just love these colors together anyway so wasn't hard for me. I added a little butterfly from Pizazz Aplenty and an easter sentiment from "Netty's Cards", it was a freebie.</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-6nwfBlVish4/TXJUFgyX5sI/AAAAAAAAAr0/EZpC8IM8O-w/s1600/DSCF4374.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" l6="true" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-6nwfBlVish4/TXJUFgyX5sI/AAAAAAAAAr0/EZpC8IM8O-w/s320/DSCF4374.jpg" width="217" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I also wanted to say a <strong><em>HUGE THANK YOU</em></strong> to Karen over at Feline Creative. I won her winter blog candy and got it in the mail yesterday - OMG, what a haul. I'm thrilled and can't wait to start using everything!!!!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Thanks for stopping by. I'll update the challenges I'm entering in as soon as I get my list updated. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Challenges entering:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://teddybochallenge.blogspot.com/">Teddy Bo</a> - Blue and chocolate</div></div>Ms. Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08064498440540368981noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3114762875700810139.post-18676057095698290502011-03-02T12:27:00.000-06:002011-03-02T12:27:23.507-06:00DZ Doodles here again!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: center;">Oh no! We usually have our challenges on Thursdays, but I looked at the date wrong. It's TODAY! Woohoo!! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">This week the design team was given an ADORABLE NEW image that we are sharing with you too!!! (This image will only be available for free till the end of this challenge then will go up for sale in the <a href="http://dzdoodles.com/shop/">store</a>.) So hurry up and grab it so you don't miss out.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Rosalien gave us a great sketch again. Here's what I came up with. </div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">I was NOT happy with my coloring on this one. Some of the other girls did some two-tone coloring and it's fantastic. Make sure you check it out. Try one out yourself and then don't forget to join in our challenge this week. </div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Thank you so much for stopping by and checking out our post. Head on over to<a href="http://deedledeedoodles.blogspot.com/"> DZ Doodles</a> and grab the freebie and make something great. Don't forget to let Diane know if you like it.</div></div>Ms. Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08064498440540368981noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3114762875700810139.post-2267316043174109242011-02-23T09:43:00.000-06:002011-02-23T09:43:23.762-06:00I Miss My Blogger Friends!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: center;">Good Morning and a happy Wednesday to all of you. I must first apologize for not coming around and visiting everyone this past month. It's been a bit of a rough one for me. I've been overwhelmed with trying to keep up and it just hasn't happened. Thank you to those of you that check in on me on a regular basis, I so appreciate that and love to read what you leave for me. I'm optimistic that the next month is going to be a great one. I believe in the power of positive thinking and now I just need to put it to use. My crafting is and always has been my outlet and I'm going to focus on it and hope that I can overcome some other things going on. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LmbR5lNstiM/TWUo8cRwFEI/AAAAAAAAArg/_9GHEbi_11Y/s1600/DSCF4360.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" j6="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LmbR5lNstiM/TWUo8cRwFEI/AAAAAAAAArg/_9GHEbi_11Y/s320/DSCF4360.jpg" width="284" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">So..... for today I have a <a href="http://kraftinkimmiestamps.blogspot.com/">Kraftin Kimmie</a> Birthday card to share with you. This is the quirky "<em>Charlotte</em>", which is also my sis's name so all the better! I've used Cosmo Cricket papers to follow Kimmie's sketch this week. I added some gingham checked ribbon from Pizazz Aplenty. I didn't think I'd use this color but it matched perfectly. I finished it off with a birthday sentiment and a little decoration on the inside. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm off to find some inspiration from my favorite bloggers now. In celebration of my new blog design I am getting things ready to post a blog candy this weekend. So make a note to check back!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><em>Challenges entered</em></strong>:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://doyoustackup.blogspot.com/">Do you stack up</a> - Ribbons</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://stampchallenges.blogspot.com/">Stamp Something</a> - Something funky (Charlotte and her dolls are always funky!)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://kraftinkimmiestamps.blogspot.com/">Kraftin Kimmie</a> - Sketch</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://ssdschallenge.blogspot.com/">Stamp, Scrap and Doodle</a> - Stripes and dots</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://totallygorjuss.blogspot.com/">Totally gorjuss</a> - Checks/Checkerboards</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Warm Hugs</div></div>Ms. Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08064498440540368981noreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3114762875700810139.post-8661305099937795992011-02-19T12:40:00.000-06:002011-02-19T12:40:47.230-06:00Spring is on it's Way!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-f_upvt0pf-Q/TWAJajtSUII/AAAAAAAAArQ/PmR1X1yzt3Y/s1600/DSCF4352.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="315" j6="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-f_upvt0pf-Q/TWAJajtSUII/AAAAAAAAArQ/PmR1X1yzt3Y/s320/DSCF4352.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">Good Morning or rather afternoon, I guess it is now. It's been a busy week at the McLaughlin household and not much crafting got done. Last night I sat down and did some coloring. I've tried to focus more on techniques lately with my Prisma's. I found a great tutorial over at my friend <a href="http://dorcasdesigns.blogspot.com/p/tutorials.html">Dorcas' site</a> for coloring clouds. I've also been working on the coloring challenges Zoe is doing over at <a href="http://www.makeitcolourful.com/challenges/">Make It Colorful</a>. Last week was to focus on shading, which is my biggest hurdle. If you're in the same boat you might try out some of their tutorials. The thing I have to remember is it takes practice so don't get frustrated if the first couple aren't just right. I've got some great DT projects I'm working on this weekend that will give plenty of practice. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-AWJDkX4B8Rs/TWAJdSKIj1I/AAAAAAAAArU/0SFRHwXUVAE/s1600/DSCF4354.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="299" j6="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-AWJDkX4B8Rs/TWAJdSKIj1I/AAAAAAAAArU/0SFRHwXUVAE/s320/DSCF4354.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>So onto todays card. This is the adorable "<em>Wonder</em>" by the most talented Mo at <a href="http://mosdigitalchallenge.blogspot.com/2011/02/challenge-70.html">Mo's Digital Pencil Two</a>. What an artist! I love everything she does. Mo's had a sketch for us to follow this week. This is the first time I've colored her and thought she would be great for some spring colors. I'm working on coloring hair too. It's better, but still has some work to go. I've paired her with some papers by Pebbles. I just love those little flowers. I used my EK Success punch to make the border at the bottom. I added a scrap of ribbon from my stash and some flat back pearls from <a href="http://pizzazzaplenty.blogspot.com/2011/02/closeout.html">Pizzazz Aplenty</a>(love that store!!!!)<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">To finish off my card I took a scrap of cardstock and built my embellishment. I started off with two leaves, twisting the stem around my paintbrush then adding a beautiful yellow rose. I love those little ribbon scraps they just add so much and that butterfly was perfect for a spring sentiment which is also from <a href="http://pizzazzaplenty.blogspot.com/2011/02/closeout.html">Pizzazz Aplenty</a>. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Thanks for stopping by today and I hope you enjoy your weekend wherever you are and whatever you are doing!</div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><strong><em>Challenges Entered:</em></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://lollipopcrafts.blogspot.com/">Lollipop Crafts</a> - Favorite Coloring Medium (Prisma's)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://7kidschallengeblog.blogspot.com/">7Kids College Fund</a> - Squares</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://simonsaysstampschallenge.blogspot.com/">Simon Says</a> - Make your own embellishment (flower cluster)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.charismacardz.blogspot.com/">Charisma Cards</a> - Spring has Sprung</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://mosdigitalchallenge.blogspot.com/2011/02/challenge-70.html">Mo's Digital Pencil Two</a> - Sketch</div></div>Ms. Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08064498440540368981noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3114762875700810139.post-75120296285662777662011-02-14T10:21:00.000-06:002011-02-14T10:21:13.328-06:00Teddy Bo!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-dKFsnXFRuTY/TVlQTFOBrRI/AAAAAAAAArI/i1PeH__IGmg/s1600/DSCF4350.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-dKFsnXFRuTY/TVlQTFOBrRI/AAAAAAAAArI/i1PeH__IGmg/s320/DSCF4350.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">GOOD MORNING!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It's another gloriously sunny day here in Tennessee. Our grill out yesterday was fantastic. DH grilled up venison steaks to perfection and along with some spuds and corn who could ask for more! I also got a cute little coffee mug that is made of chalkboard. So my boys each wrote me a message on it to enjoy while I drink my luscious coffee - yummmmmmmy A big HAPPY VALENTINES TO YOU AND YOURS!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I've had this little cutie colored up for a couple weeks now and was looking through my stash of papers for the perfect match. (Since I didn't pick papers first -sheesh!) I finally chose these, which were from my scrap bin so I can't remember who they're by. Dang it! I followed the sketch over at Friday Sketchers. The circle sentiment is from Bizzy Bec's and was a freebie. I'm using one of the new Teddy Bo's by Gayle, I just love them! This one is "Teddy Bea", which I won on a challenge. I colored her with my Prisma's and was pleased with the way she turned out. I hope you enjoy her too!</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><strong><em>Challenges entered:</em></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://teddybochallenge.blogspot.com/">Teddy Bo</a> - Pink, use Teddy Bo image</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://fridaysketchersblog.blogspot.com/">Friday Sketchers</a> - sketch</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://whimsiedoodles.blogspot.com/">Whimsie Doodles</a> - Red and white</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://colourcreatechallenge.blogspot.com/">Colour Create</a> - Chocolate Strawberry Cream</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://stamp-n-doodle.blogspot.com/">Stamp-N-Doodle</a> - Red Pink White plus one</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://thefuzzywuzzychallenges.blogspot.com/">Fuzzy Wuzzy</a> - Birthday Wishes</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://reasonableribbon.blogspot.com/">Really Reasonable ribbon</a> - Pink Red and White</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://sentimentalsundays.blogspot.com/">Sentimental Sundays</a> - Red Pink and White</div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">Thanks so much for taking the time to look and visit with me! Have a fab-u-lous day!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Hugs - Jen</div></div>Ms. Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08064498440540368981noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3114762875700810139.post-60533464802015475382011-02-13T13:51:00.000-06:002011-02-13T13:51:27.704-06:00Birthday Wishes<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: center;">It is so nice to see the sun shining for once! Woohoo. It's a blazing 56 degrees out and we are grillin out today. Can't wait. So here's a quick post before I'm off to the grill.............</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Today I'm sharing a Sparkle Creations stamp called "<em>Cupcake Ruby</em>" found <a href="http://www.shop-sparklecreationsrubberstamps.com/category/ruby">here</a>. I only have two Sparkle stamps but I sure love the ones I do have. This is my very first time playing over there so I'm kinda excited. This stamp is perfect for all those birthday cards you need! I've used Graphics 45 papers and followed the sketch at <a href="http://www.sparklecreationsrubberstamps.com/">Sparkle Creations</a>. I'm working on my coloring following the weekly challenges over at <a href="http://www.makeitcolourful.com/">Make It Crafty</a> too. This week we are focusing on shading. There is an excellent video on it you can check out here. This was my first attemp, not great, but I'm gonna try again on the next one. Have a fabulous week and hopefully I'll see you again tomorrow!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Challenges entered:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://kaboodledoodles.blogspot.com/">Kaboodle Doodles</a> - Ribbon</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.sparklecreationsrubberstamps.com/">Sparkle Creations</a> - Sketch</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.sewmanychallenges.com/">Sew Many Cards</a> - Anything Goes</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.makeitcolourful.com/">Make It Crafty</a> - Shading</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Warm Hugs - Jen</div><br />
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