CHA 2013 Summer Photos in Vegas!

Cha Adventure 2013 - Summer in Las Vegas!

 

On may way... to CHA! Nice and short 45 minute flight!

 

I was super tired, I worked till 1am and had to be at the airport at 7am! So once I got to the hotel I sat and played Candy Crush for an hour while waiting for Angie.

 

 

The next day Becky, Fabi, Angie and I went out searching for Scrap Stores!

 

 

 

 Then Angie, Becky and I met Janiel for dinner at Benihana's.

The next day at set up I cruised on by to say hello to the lady.. Theresa Collins! I absolutely ADORE her!

 

 

 

 

Here's Sharon and I. Sharon owns This and That, a scrapbook store I teach at.

Here's me and Patti Jo!

Me and my buddy Irina Blout of La La Land Crafts!

Little Darlings Gang!

I made my way over to meet the Glitz Girls. Lovely ladies!!

Denise Lynn, of Whimsy Stamps. This was Denise's first show and the first time I met her. I'm so glad I did. I have done guest designing for her years ago!

Amy Tangerine and her beautiful baby bump!

Heidi Swapp.. She's amazing and so sweet. I sat and chatted with her for a good 10 minutes!

Alby, Irina and I.

Here's the Fancy Pants booth and the owner Jodi.

 

 

Here's the Little Darlings gang getting ready to go out to our DT dinner at Bobby Flay's, Mesa Grill.

 

 

 

mmmmmm!!!

Until next time .. January is right around the corner!!!!

 

 

A Christmas Wreath.

Hello there everyone!

Have you seen the new Christmas Collection, 'Merry Little Christmas' from Fancy Pants Designs.

I made this oober cute wreath for CHA for the Fancy Pants Designs booth. All I did was take 1 inch x 12 inch strips and curled them with my bone folder (like you would curling ribbon) then I pinned the centers of the strips to one of those circular foam boards.. and voila! I added a some ribbon and a little flair and this is such a cute decoration for Christmas!

 

I have used Fancy Pants Designs Caroling paper, Fancy Pants Designs Holly Bough, Fancy Pants Designs Festivity, Fancy Pants Designs Holly, Fancy Pants Designs A Merry Little Christmas Flair, Fancy Pants Designs Be You Collection Ribbon,

 

Crafty Ribbons - Anything Goes

Crafting with Dragonflies - Alter Something

Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes

 

 

Have a great weekend!

 



A Simple Christmas Card.

 

 

Well, since coming home from Vegas I've done nothing but work and shop for my kids' school stuff.

I'm so tired.. beyond tired at this point. I've managed to get a few cards done in between all that. I'm using the new Christmas LOTV images. This little cutie is called, 'Festive Tree'. I've also used LOTV's paper pad, 'Promises'. The Pearls and Ribbon are from the one and only Wild Orchid Crafts.

 

 

My kiddos start school tomorrow, Katie will be in First Grade, Belle is 6th and Ralphy will be a Freshman in High School. WOW! I'm still a little startled over the whole High School thing! Mind-blowing how time flies!

 

Well, I have a Copic class on Wednesday at This and That in Chino, California if anyone is interested or will be in the area.

 

Ta Ta for now!



Anything Goes at Magnolia-licious!



Hello there my crafty peeps.

 

Today I have a card for you for Magnolia-licious. The theme is Anything Goes.

I hope you will have a chance to join us and win a surprise package from Diana of Magnolia-licious.

 

I'm sorry to make this short. I've just gotten home from work, 1am and I'm running on empty here.

I'll be updating with some CHA stuff later this week.

 

Have a fantastic day!

 

 



 





Supplies

Stamps - Tilda with Spitz Pocket, Little Darlings Everyday Sentiments,

Paper - We R Memory Crafters

Ink - Copics and Memento

Wild Orchid Crafts - 25mm blue rose, 20mm yellow rose, 15mm mint green rose, purple lily, purple 6mm rosebud, yellow polka dot button, cotton lace, green gems, raffia ribbon, 10mm yellow rose, yellow bakers twine

A Card and A Layout for Fancy Pants Designs!

Hi there Fancy Friends!

Today is my post over on the Fancy Pants Designs Blog.

I have put together a card and a layout using the same sketch!

Fun, Fun!! I just love this new collection. The colors and textures are just gorgeous.

I just got the rest of my DT kit and I love the brads and cannot wait to get them out and play!

 

Here's a little sneak peek of the two. I have used products from the

 What a Wonderful Day Collection.

 

To view my full layout and card please visit the Fancy Pants Designs Blog.

I hope you enjoy my creations and the sketch.

Have a wonderful day!

 



Pink Challenge at Lili of the Valley!

There's a Pink Challenge over at Lili of the Valley.

There's still time to join in the fun.

 

 

I've returned from CHA in Las Vegas and I have lots of new and exciting things that are in the works.

I can't wait to share.. photos to come!

New CHA Products for Little Darlings/Saturated Canary!

It's reveal time for some new Little Darlings Rubber Stamps!!!!!

Yippieeeee!! Here's a new Saturated Canary Stamp called Tawny and my new Coffee Sentiment Stamps!! I have 5 new Sentiment sets being released at CHA! I'll show you below..

 

Here's a little gift set I made a 3x3 card and a decorated coffee cup..

 

 

Coffee Sentiments / Everyday Textures and Sentiments

 

 



 

Here's my other 3 Sentiments

 

 

Spanish / Big Words 

 

Use Your Words

I would love to know what you think of my sentiments. I hope you all like them!

Follow me on Instagram and Facebook for CHA updates!!!!

 

 

Supplies

Stamps - Saturated Canary - Tawny , Little Darlings NEW Coffee Sentiments

Paper - We r Memory Keepers

Ink - Memento and Copics

Wild Orchid Crafts - blue pearls, brown bakers twine, natural lace



Lili of the Valley Christmas Blog Hop!!

 Good morning everyone and thanks for stopping by!

Today we are holding a Lili of the Valley design team blog hop to celebrate the launch of their gorgeous new Christmas stamps

This is the first set in their 2013 Christmas collection and is an adorable mix of 16 cute characters which we think you are going to LOVE!

 

The stamps will be available to buy on the website from midday on Thursday July 25th (UK time) along with some fabulous new art pads and patterned papers

 

The LOTV design team are all joining in and you may have noticed that there is another new name on the list...

we’re all thrilled to welcome our new teamie, it’s the amazing Kathy!

 

 

I’m sure you know what to do by now lol  ...just ‘hop’ from one blog to another following the links and leave a comment on each card, hopefully we can give you lots of ideas and inspiration along the way for using the new images

There is a fabulous prize up for grabs on this hop, we don’t know where it is hidden so do make sure you that you visit and comment on every blog

We will let you know tomorrow evening which was the ‘lucky’ blog and a winner will be drawn at random from all the comments that were left on that blog

 

The prize is a full set of the new Christmas stamps...

that’s 16 rubber stamps, one each of all the new designs

 

 

  

Here's a list of all the blogs taking part, and remember that you will need to visit them all and leave a comment on each one to have the best chance of winning;

 

 

Ideas to Inspire

Anne

Becky
Dawny

Debbie

Dena 
Elise

Fleur

Gretha

Jen

Kathy

Kim

Lou

Mary J

Mindy

Moni

 

 

 

Supplies

Stamps - LOTV - Christmas Prayer

Paper - LOTV - Frosty Christmas

Ink - Memento and Copics

Wild Orchid Crafts - blue silk ribbon, polkadot button, white lace, bakers twine, paper doily,

Misc - Eyelets, Stickles

 





Time for some Mini Magnolia!!!

While you are reading this wherever you may be in the world I'll be in Vegas at CHA! A crafters dream.. seeing all the new goodies and looking at all the beautiful booths and meeting amazing people! I have gone to CHA over the last 3 years and I absolutely LOVE it!!!!

It's Mini Monday so I have prepared a card for you all to feast your eyes on, with the
 Mini Piping Tilda. This is one of the cards I will be bringing to give to my dear friend, Diana Crick -- she will be in the Mini Magnolia booth with Magnolia.

I hope you all have a terrific week!
 If you want to see some photos of CHA follow me on Facebook and Instagram!

 

Supplies

Stamps - Mini #3103 Piping Tilda,

Paper - Magnolia

Ink - Memento and Copics

Wild Orchid Crafts- 20mm blue rose, 15mm white rose, 10mm blue rose, 6mm white rosebud, blue sweetheart blossom, paper doily, 4mm white rosebud, oyster bakers twine, blue pearls, button,