Hi - 2 Sketches 4 You

I got a chance to create a card for Kazan's Sketch 12 at 2 Sketches 4 You. I love their sketches!


I used Making Memories Fifth Avenue papers, Lil' Davis chipboard letters, American Crafts ribbon, and a grungeboard swirl. I used Distress Ink on the grungeboard. I also added a Prima and a trio of rhinestones on the swirl. Isn't that houndstooth epoxy button on the Prima totally cute? I love it!

I cannot believe it's Halloween tomorrow! Eek! I'm not sure we're ready. The morning of Halloween is always so crazy. Both of my girls are wearing their costumes to school. We love Halloween . . . can't wait! Have a great day, and thanks for stopping by!!

Jump through the Hoop!

There were two online crops that I was trying to participate in over the weekend. Both ScrapCity and 4 Scrappy Sisters were hosting online crops. What's a girl to do? Combine challenges of course!!


I was inspired by the "raw challenge" at ScrapCity. We were challenged to use raw chipboard, kraft cardstock, or cardboard. I used raw chipboard letters, kraft cardstock (as a photo mat under one photo), and a raw grungeboard arrow. The chipboard letters and the "Hoop!" letters are both Basic Grey. I also used some small Making Memories alphabet stickers. I love this page! The girls were training Princess to jump through their hula hoops. Fun! So, this layout also worked for a "no challenge challenge" at 4 Scrappy Sisters. We were challenged just to create a scrapbook page! Works for me!!

I hope you all have a great day! Thanks for stopping by!

Card Sketch #36

It's Thursday, so that means there's a new sketch over at the Sketches! {by Tamara} site. Here's my card for Card Sketch #36.

Starting on Saturday, there will be the first Sketches! Guest Designer! Would you like a chance to be a Guest Designer on Sketches! {by Tamara}? If you would, use the sketch, and link it back to Tamara's site! She'll check out what you've done, and who knows? You might be the next guest designer! It is that simple!


For my card, I used Cosmo Cricket Wanted papers, paper border strip, and cardstock "yee haw" embellishment. I added Lil' David chipboard letters for the sentiment. The stars are Tim Holtz grungeboard! Yes, my friends, I opened up my grungeboard and actually USED three pieces! Wow! They are distressed with Tim Holtz brushed corduroy ink. I added three western brads to the border strip. That's it. Quick and easy, and I love it! It's so western!

I have BIG blog candy news that I will post later today or tomorrow morning. It's five days until my 42nd birthday, and on my birthday, someone will be getting picked by me to receive a present! Stay tuned! Thanks for stopping by!