Tinker Crafts

With Sympathy....

2011-02-03T21:10:00.000-08:00

One card I HATE to make.....Sympathy ones!! But as part of the Life cycle.....death happens. So as you can see, I made it fast & simple....just to get it out of the way!!

I also made another card to make me smile!!

And of course I had to add in some of my jewelry making :)

Thanks for stopping by~ Hope you all have a Fun Creative weekend!!

HUGS~

Denise

Paper Crafts....

2011-01-29T21:37:00.000-08:00

Okay I downloaded the pictures of some of the paper crafts..... I will space it out in the next few postings since it's a lot!.
My niece wanted me to make about 20 assorted cards for her to give as a gift.

Thanks for stopping by...hope you are having a Great Weekend!
Hugs!

I'm Back.....

2011-01-28T15:14:00.000-08:00

Well Time sure flies!!!!! Didn't realize it's been that long since I posted. I have been creating.....don't get me wrong, but too lazy to download pics & update blog. Why? I'm stuck on FACEBOOK!!!

Enjoy some of my creations....both paper & beads.

oops...just realized....didn't download the paper crafts....next post!

Have a wonderful weekend.

Hugs~

Denise

Very long post.....

2010-09-29T22:54:00.000-07:00

Well this is gonna be a long post of pics, I not only needed to catch up, but I had a lot of time to spend in my craft room this past weekend, so I went "Nuts" LOL I did a little re-organizing & a lot of "inking"
I'll share what I have been doing...if you want deets on any of them please feel free to email me.

Card I made for one of my crafting buddies...

Made this card for my daughters BF's Parents...

Got this idea from Dawn @http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=60hBONREyfk&feature=channel

I just used different stamp sets. This was made for my daughters BF's Mother.

These two cards are for 2 of my day care kiddies...

I will post my OCS cards & a Rak I recieved from Risa this weekend, also the Christmas tags I made for my partner....until then, thanks for visiting my blog & Happy Stamping!

Hugs.

Denise

Playing "catch up"....long post

2010-09-15T17:03:00.000-07:00

Ok, I have been very busy trying to keep up with two hobbies.....yes two!! Jewelry making & paper crafting.
Here's a few pictures of what I have been up to.
First my Christmas tags for Kyoko's tag swap that she has coordinated for us crafters, if interested see here

Used a retired SU set, (forgot name) also all CS & embossing folder from Stampin Up.

Next is a Wedding Shower card I made for one of my "crafting" buddies Tomi. She is getting married next month :) I used the colors of her wedding & finally used my heat gun & embossing powder!! I haven't touch that stuff in a long time.

I used the set from Stampin Up called "Lifes Special Moments" All CS & embossing folder from SU.
Okay & then my jewelry making, I have been using sea shells lately, it seems to be popular in Hawaii, then just the beads....

Sorry for the long post, but as you see I have been busy in the craft room!!

Thanks for stopping by.

Hugs,

Denise

OCS card

2010-09-07T22:18:00.000-07:00

I can safely post my OCS card that I made for my partner Debi. http://craftybuzz.blogspot.com/ If you would like to meet new friends in blog land hop over to Linda's blog & join in on the fun of swapping cards monthly.
Her theme this month was "Summer" but I already had an idea in mind, so I thought it kind of matched????
hahaha

I used this sweet TGF image, added some flowers that I got from Michaels (Texas), CS from SU.
If you like using TGF images, hop on over to Tamiko's on line store for these cuties, and if you order over $25, shipping is Free!!
Got to go & work on a Wedding shower card now~ Aloha my friends.

Hugs,
Denise

Bookmarks......and a Beautiful card from Linda.

2010-09-05T23:06:00.000-07:00

I spent some time this weekend making paper clip bookmarks for my daughter's BF's sister's & Mother.....

Fast & easy, I also made a matching tablet for his Mom.

Front

Back ~ I personalized each one.

Tablet I made to match Kelly's bookmark.

My Husband & I Celebrated our Anniversary this past week, and Linda was so thoughtful, she came over to craft & gave us this Beautiful card w/ a GC to one of our favorite local restaurants.

She is always thinking about others, and has a big heart!!

Thanks Linda!

Hope you are all enjoying your Labor Day weekend & got some crafting done :)

Hugs,

Denise

Another BD card :)

2010-09-02T21:42:00.000-07:00

I have two SIL's who celebrate their BD this month. I made this card for one of them. I have so much ribbon & always forget to make use of them, so for this card I left out the flower embellishments I used ribbon & bling instead. Colored image w/Copics. I will be sharing my card that I created for the OCS that Linda & Kyoko host each month on my next post, hope you come back! :)

Looking forward to my long 3 day weekend!!

Hugs,

Denise

Christmas tags & BD card

2010-08-30T18:11:00.000-07:00

Here is the tags I made for Kyoko's Christmas tag swap that she is hosting. I used one of my favorite stamps, I love Magnolia's!!

Here is another BD card made with my new Magnolia stamp, same layout as my last post, but different color combo.

Last I'll leave you with a few raks I made for a little craft gathering that I had.

Hope you all have a Great crafty week!!

Hugs,

Denise

Birthday Princess

2010-08-23T18:33:00.000-07:00

I finally inked up one of my new Magnolia's. Made this card for a niece for her BD. I actually spent a lot of time paper crafting this weekend! Got all my raks made for a small gathering this Sunday, also made a few more cards.

I will be sharing the Christmas tag next that I made for my partner for Kyoko's Christmas tag swap.

Soldier Ian

2010-08-18T18:49:00.000-07:00

I finally got a Soldier Ian stamp for my daughter. Her BF is in the Army serving in Afghanistan , and she wanted to use this image for his BD card. I decided, why not make a card for his parents, so this is what I came up with.

inside of card...

I have my 3 Christmas tags to share for Kyoko's Three TS. Maybe my next post!?

Hope all of you are having a great week.

Hugs,

Denise

Playing w/Paper & Beads!

2010-08-15T10:06:00.000-07:00

Well, I am still beading, but taking some time to paper craft also. I made these favor bags using my SU large Sizzix die. It was a great way to put some of the jewelry in to give as little "just because" gifts!
I also made a card....can you believe it? I am slowly getting my mojo back!

Hope you are all having a Great Weekend. I will be going to Teri's class today, so I can learn new ideas.

Hugs~

Denise

BD card

2010-08-10T23:14:00.000-07:00

I am slowly getting my "paper craft" mojo back. I have been spending more time beading!!! I have 5 birthdays this month, so no excuses I had to make cards. I made this card for my daughters BF, I used the handsome surfer Ian fromn TGF. Colored with Copics....Hope to be posting more!

Hope everyone's week has started out well.

Hugs,

Denise

Cute Box

2010-08-05T23:51:00.000-07:00

Kelli B. came over to craft with us this past Friday & she taught us how to make these cute boxes. I amm using this to hold a GC for a Dear Friends BD.

Wishing you all a Beautiful Weekend!!

God Bless~

Denise

Tinkerbell & Peter Pan!

2010-07-31T21:26:00.000-07:00

A friend asked if I could make tags for your daughter party favors. The party was Tinkerbell theme, so of course I had FUN making these.

I hope you are all enjoying your weekend. I had a busy day today, but plan to drive to the North Shore & find shells for my jewelry making.

I WILL be paper crafting this week ;)

Hugs,

Denise

Friday Night RAK

2010-07-23T00:24:00.000-07:00

Hi ya'll!!! I have been busy BEADING!! Yes, I am so into my jewelry making that I am neglecting my stamps :(. I did find time to make my RAKS for my Friday Night group of Girls. We will be making different types of boxes, so I'll have something to post on Sunday :).
I made these quick box/bags using DSP & CS from SU. Made flowers using the Scallop punch also from SU. I love making paper flowers, I find it relaxing. Of course I also used my Nesties :)
Wishing you all a Great weekend, and I am so glad that tomorrow is Friday!! Had a rough few weeks, been SUPER BUSY with a lot of things. I need to learn how to slow down a bit, I am getting old....hahahaha

Hugs my Friends~

Denise

Father's Day Card

2010-07-16T13:22:00.000-07:00

Ok, three days before we left for Texas I remember that we would be there for Father's Day, so I had to whip up a Father's Day card! Of course Mr. Edwin is always a cute image to use. So here is my card~

Gotta have my buttons! <3

It's Me, I'm back!

2010-07-13T12:49:00.000-07:00

Ok, so Life got in the way of my blog.....LOL I have so much to share but not enough time. I will try to be a little better in posting.

Here is a Grad card my sister needed, like in about 15 minutes notice!! O Boy, what to do??? Well this is what I did. (she wanted it pink)

Grad Anya, and a paper flower that I had made a few days prior, & Viola got the card made for her ASAP :)

Hope you are all having a great week!

TGF images....Cute!

2010-05-27T22:29:00.000-07:00

I got a few TGF stamps & finally INKED some of them up!! I keep ordering because I just need to have it, then it sits in my basket...I know a lot of you are the same way :)

This first card is a Sweet TGF image I got from Tamikos. http://tamikos.blogspot.com/

I did some paper piecing, colored the rest with my Copics. I made this for my hubby's co-worker that had surgery a few weeks ago.

Nesties, Copics,SU CS & oval punches were used to make this card.

I won't have much more to post soon, as I am winding down & getting ready for my vacation to Texas! :)

Thanks for stopping by my friends.

Hugs

Denise

Batter Up!!

2010-05-26T10:54:00.000-07:00

I always have a hard time making masculine/boy cards, but with Batter Up Ian it is much easier :-)

I did the paper piecing for his cap, easier then coloring....LOL Check out Tamiko's for the latest stamps from TGF.

I used my Nestie to make this card I cased the idea from Donna (Three Umbrellas)

Thanks for stopping by, have a Wonderful week!
Hugs,
Denise

Playing catch up!

2010-05-21T23:09:00.000-07:00

Sorry I was a little MIA, but been so busy lately. So I have a lot to share on this post.

It's that time of the year again, Graduations!! Here is 2 cards that I made for 2 of my friends sons. One graduated from Kaiser tonight, and the other will graduate from Kalaheo next week.

I made a set of things in my nieces favorite colors to keep on her desk at work.

Her BD card. Miss Hello Kitty!

Hope you all have a Wonderful weekend!

Hugs,

Denise

Obsessed with the Flowers!

2010-05-11T22:46:00.000-07:00

Here's a few flowers I made the other night using DP from my scrap basket. It was relaxing making them. One of my blogging/crafty friends said she tried one but was not happy at how it came out, so I decided to mail these to her to make use of. It was a great way to make use of my scraps, I always have too much of that!

I made these with the same DP, but by sponging them with different color inks, it gave each their own look.

I used some Dazzling diamonds on this one. I liked the way it came out!

Hope she likes them all. "Surprise" :)

Hugs,

Denise

My Beautiful Copic Shelf!

2010-05-10T10:38:00.000-07:00

Look at this Beautiful Shelf I ordered from Frank, Kyoko's hubby. If you are interested in one, contact Kyoko for orders. Very reasonable!

I have more Flowers to share with ya'll in my next post, let's just say I am now "Obsessed" with them. hahahahaha...it's "therapy"

Hugs,

Denise

Having more FUN with flowers!!

2010-05-07T21:49:00.000-07:00

Like I said in my previous post, I am "hooked" on these paper flowers using the Scallop punch from Stampin Up. I wanted to make a few little Mother's Day gifts for my DayCare Parents, also I had a quick BD gift to make. Here are the projects I created.

I covered these large Dove bars with DP & made the matching flowers!

Made this for my niece who will Celebrate her first Mom's Day!

Closer pic of flower.

A quick BD gift I put together.

And last a card I made for my Aloha Rak partner to go along with her goodies. I used this sweet Tilda image that I got from Munchkins.

Wishing all you Moms a very Happy Mother's Day!

God Bless

Hugs,

Denise

Jodie's blog candy!

2010-05-06T10:30:00.000-07:00

Jodie's blog candy! Check out this AWESOME candy!! Thanks Jodie for offering us a chance at this wonderful goodies!

Paper Flower's

2010-05-03T13:06:00.000-07:00

A few weeks ago Linda taught me how to make flowers using CS & the Stampin Up scallop punch. It is so easy & fun to make, I am hooked!! I shared it with the girls Friday night & now they are "hooked"!. Since I have been making so much flowers I decided I better start using them on my cards. Here's a few projects I made with them.

Used DP for these flowers.

Here is the card I made to thank Linda for the projects she taught me how to make. This cute image is from Bells & Whistles, you can purchase these from Roses on Paper also.

Wishing you all a Wonderful & Blessed week.

Hugs,

Denise

Thank You cards w/TGF images.

2010-04-23T00:58:00.000-07:00

Getting all caught up on my Thank You cards. For these 2 I used these cute TGF images. I Love "Audrey" she is such an adorable looking "tom boy"

I had fun with the layout for this card, and the color combo. Trying to use different colors than my usual Pinks. This is for a special friend I met through crafting/blogging.

I am entering this card in Tamiko's challenge.

Cute & Sassy is what I think of with this image. I had a hard time coloring her hair. I made this card for a friend who sewed all my valances for my kitchen & Familly room. Stuck a gift card for Formaggios in it! Hope she enjoys the yummy Italian food & this card.

As you can tell I am having fun with my SU punches & my Nesties.

Hope everyone had a great week, glad tomorrow is Friday!

Have a fun weekend.

Hugs,

Denise

Another Adorable image of Teri's

2010-04-17T03:16:00.000-07:00

Made this card using another image that the talented & sweet Teri created. You can get this cute digi image here: Little C's.

Hope you are all having a great start to your weekend.

Hugs~

Denise

Another Thank You card....& Hubby...

2010-04-14T23:22:00.000-07:00

Well I have about 5 more to make & mail out...getting there!! Here is a card I made using a cute Tilda. I followed Maria's tutorial on how to make the flower.

I am proud of my husband, he was awarded Associate of the Month at Castle Medical Center. Loyalty was this months AOM award.

His Wonderful co-workers!!

Cutie

2010-04-10T15:57:00.000-07:00

Wanted to share this Thank U card I made using one of Teri's images. She is a local crafter & draws the cutest images. You can purchase these digi's at Little C's. I used some stickles & liquid lacquer for the bubbles, Colored with Copics ,Nestabilities, buttons, SU punches. Pretty flowers from Roses on Paper. (click on image to enlarge)

Hope everyone is having a relaxing weekend, and finding some time to craft!

God Bless

Hugs~

Denise

Another Thank You card...

2010-04-07T19:42:00.000-07:00

I am almost done creating & sending out LONG OVERDUE thank you cards to some crafting buddies!!
I made this one for a Dear Friend~Donna. She has been so Sweet & Thoughtful to me, she inspires me every time I visit her blog. Check it out, you will not be disappointed.

She loves DOTS, so when I saw this paper I knew I had to make her card with it. I used one of the Penny Black stamps I got at the garage sale for .50cents!!! Colored with Copics, added flowers from Roses on Paper, Nesties, SU scallop & oval punches.

I want to leave ya'll with a picture of my SIL crafting while she was here visiting from Texas......local style, she wanted to sit on the floor!!

I think I need to give her my Cuttle Bug!! She loved it.

Hope you are all having a great week, Happy Hump Day!

Hugs~

Denise

Getting brave w/Black hair.....NOT!

2010-04-03T17:58:00.000-07:00

Okay, so I took Joy's advice & used the Black & C9, with C5/C3 to hi-light and this is what I got! Hopefully one day it will look better, practice makes perfect! I used the Tilda's, because it is easier to color their hair.

I am still working on Thank You cards for some of my crafting buddies. I am getting there! Should be able to mail them out early next week. LOL

Still looking kind of gray

I think I need hair dye!

I got 5 Penny Black images for .50 cents each at a garage sale last weekend. There was 10, now I wish I bought them all! They are so cute & I had fun coloring them.

Wishing you all a very Beautiful weekend & a Happy & Blessed Easter!

Hugs~

Denise

Over due Thank You card!!

2010-03-30T09:32:00.000-07:00

I am so behind in getting Thank You cards out!!! H E L P I am still working on all my Easter raks to be mailed out/delivered.... So behind on everything, so not like me.
For this card I used this cute Greeting Farm image to make this card for a blogging Sis who is always so thoughtful. Such a Sweetheart!! I colored her with Copics, and used lots of Nesties! CS~Stampin Up, DP~ from a rak.
Hope you are all having a great start to a new week, I am so glad it is a 3 day weekend for me.

Thanks for visiting my blog & leaving your sweet comments. It is appreciated.

Hugs,

Denise

Blog Candy Winner/s

2010-03-29T09:53:00.000-07:00

Sorry, I was supposse to post this last night.
My SIL has pulled the name of the winner for my blog candy, I also had her pull a second name for a consolation prize!
Okay, so here is the WINNER:

JUSTINE!!

SECOND PLACE

KELLI B.

Okay ladies email me so I can either meet up with you or mail your prizes!!

Come back soon, I will be posting another blog candy!

Hugs,

Denise

Easter Cards

2010-03-25T13:33:00.000-07:00

I was able to go to Munchkins this past weekend & got me a few new Magnolia's. I saw this layout on SCS & decided to ink up my new Tilda's & create Easter cards following the idea. As you can see I have brunettes & a blonde. I am still learning, experimenting, screwing up with black hair!! Got a few new Copics to try out for black hair, so maybe my next Tilda will have nice Black hair & not GRAY!!
Anyone want to share which Copics they use for black hair?

Don't forget about my blog candy, see previous post.

Blessing's to all of you & thanks for visiting my blog.

Hugs,

Denise

BLOG CANDY!

2010-03-21T23:04:00.000-07:00

Before I post my blog candy, I want to share a BRAK I recieved from Teri, I forgot to post it along with the others. (sorry Teri) Thanks so much for thinking of me.

BLOG CANDY

Now my blog candy....well just part of it. This bag will have lot's of goodies in it! But it will all be a SURPRISE!

To win this bag & the goodies that will be in it, you have to be a follower of my blog, leave me a comment telling me what is your favorite stamp/image to color with Copics!! My favorite is Magnolia's. Yes ALL of them.

Winner will be announced next Sunday the 28th. Along with a pic of all the goodies that will be in the bag!

All names will be put into the bag & then my SIL, who is visiting from Texas will pull the winner!

GOOD LUCK!

Hope you all had a great weekend.

Hugs,

Denise

Just Because

2010-03-16T22:16:00.000-07:00

I made this card "Just Because" I want to send it to someone & hope it will brighten their day/week! Hope everyone is having a great week so far. I used a Tilda image, my favorites images to color & create with. It is so funny because my Mom's name is Matilda, & for short everyone calls her "Tilda". I used DSP paper that I got in a rak, the CS, butterfly die, circle & scallop punch ~ from Stampin Up. Colored with Copics.

Thanks for visiting my blog. Come back soon, I am going to finally post my long over due

BLOG CANDY!!!

Have a Blessed week my Dear Friends.

Hugs~

Denise

BD party project

2010-03-13T21:14:00.000-08:00

My sister is having a Surprise BD party for her husband next Sunday & she asked if I could do the invites (30) & tags (50) for the favors. Here is what I did for her.

Hope you are all Having a Great weekend. I had a few friends over today to craft, we did 3 M & T's & then talked "shop" LOL

One showed us the Martha Stewart Scor~Board, it is awesome, more lines/measurements then the Scor Pal, so 3 of us went to Ben Franklins & got it using our 40% off coupon! What a Deal. Thanks Janis ;)

Thanks for stopping by my Sweet Ladies....

Hugs,

Denise

Thank You , Thank You & Thank You....Long Post!

2010-03-12T21:40:00.000-08:00

I'm Back!! I feel so bad because during the period that my SIL was in Hospice & through her death, I was recieving BRAK's & V-day raks but did not have time to post or acknowledge them. I want to thank you ladies for the goodies. Jenny V., LuvnMama, Risa, Michelle, Joy, Liann, Cyndi, Lysa, Joni, Brenda, Justine, Teri, Marissa, Kelli B., Berenice, OMGosh, I hope I didn't forget anyone. Please forgive me. Here is pics of the wonderful goodies!

Thank You ALL for your thoughtfulness!! Sorry if I forgot someone, give me a Holla.

IN MEMORY OF MY SIL

Hope I didn't bore you all with this LONG post. Come back tomorrow for a BD project I had to do.

BIG HUGS,

Denise

MIA for a little bit......

2010-02-05T20:55:00.000-08:00

Thanks for all the prayers for my SIL ~ Cheryl Ann. She passed away peacefully in her sleep early Thursday morning, with my brother right by her side. Her 9 year battle with breast cancer has ended. She didn't suffer long, from the time of becoming a Hospice Patient, she went in under 3 weeks. She was my BFFall through high school and that is how my brother met her, we went on being BFF's/SIL's . I was so blessed to have her in my life, even though it was too short, I treasure all the moments I spent with her.
I won't be blogging/creating for a few weeks.....I will miss visiting your blogs, and hope to get back in the swing of things by the end of the month...???
Thank you all for always visiting my blog, leaving the sweetest comments, and for all your thoughtfulness..
God Bless you my Friends.

Hugs,
Denise

RIP my Dearest Cheryl....I LOVE you!!!!

Creating with Magnolia's

2010-02-01T21:58:00.000-08:00

Hope you all had a Wonderful Weekend. I decided to ink up some Magnolia's this past weekend, these are the cards I created with them. Thanks Tomi & Justine for having us over to color!

All cardstock ~ SU (Teri S.)

Colored w/ Copics

Magnolia Images & Flowers from Roses on Paper

DSP ~ Various

Nesties ~ J's Knicknacks

Buttons ~ WalMart

I will be sharing some BRAK's that I got this weekend from some very sweet & thoughful crafters/bloggers.

Until my next post I wish you all a Blessed week, and Happy Crafting my friends!

Aloha & Hugs,

Denise

V~Day card.....

2010-01-29T09:26:00.000-08:00

Hello my friends, today I want to share with you a Valentines Day card I made for a Special friend. I used this sweet image from Pure Innocence.

Wishing you all a Wonderful weekend!!

Hugs~

Denise

Ps: If there is ever a "stamped" image that you see on my blog & would like to use it on your creation just email me & I will be more than happy to stamp some up & send to you!!

Card for SIL

2010-01-26T19:03:00.000-08:00

Hello my friends, today I want to share with you a card I made for my Dearest SIL. I used the free Digi image "Hope Fights". I have been trying to create & send her a card every 2-3 days. Please PRAY for a cure for Breast Cancer, so that other families don't have to go through what we are dealing with now.

Thanks again for all the prayers my crafting family.

I also would like to thank Justine for my new Banner!!!!

Hope you are all having a great week so far, I can't complain it's been good here on my end. Happy Crafting!!

~HUGS~

Denise

BD card & a Wonderful Rak

2010-01-23T16:03:00.000-08:00

Hey all my crafting buddies, hope your weekend is going great so far....I got a few minutes to post, so I want to share with you an Awesome rak I rec'vd from Enjoli. Check her blog out, she is so talented, and makes the cutest Hello Kitty creations. I also needed a male BD card, and had like 1/2 hour to make it, so this is the best I could do! LOL Thank goodness I had Edwin colored already.

Card from Enjoli

Tinkerbell Address labels that she sent me!!! Love it!

My "quickie" card...LOL

I want to Thank you all for the support & prayers for my SIL. My brother, niece, and the rest of the family find comfort through our Heavenly Father, and friends like you!

Big Hugs,

Denise

OCS Card

2010-01-21T18:26:00.000-08:00

I will try not to be MIA for too long, but a lot has been going on, I have a very sick dog, and my SIL is losing her 9 year battle with Breast Cancer. (She is only 49 yrs. old)
I will try to create & post when I can.

Here is the Card I made for my OCS partner Anne. (no blog)

I got this cute image from my GF Alicia, Flower from A Place in Time~ Kailua,

buttons ~ WalMart, Dew Drops ~ raks, paper ~ Maria

Colored with Copics, CS~SU

Hope you are all having a great week!

Happy Crafting my dear friends...

Hugs~

Denise

Crafting w/ Friends...

2010-01-17T21:02:00.000-08:00

For the past 5 years I've hosted a bi-weekly Friday Night crafting at my house. It started as our scrapbooking nights, but have ventured out to cards, etc..... Still trying to get Alicia, Tomi & Rose to start a craft blog. Here is a few pics of our evening (we missed you Jodie)

Jamee busy at work!

Alicia concentrating....

"Mama" coloring away.....

Justine & Tomi posing for the camera....Rose was Camera shy.... (no pic) LOL

Here is the project we created, got the tutorial from Maria here.

Mama's, Tomi's, & Justine's

Mine, Rose's & Alicia's...

(Jamee worked on a card instead for her OCS partner)

Raks that was shared

Here is the raks I made for the ladies...using Dandelion Stamps

Beautiful Tinkerbell creation from "Mama"

I have a few more raks to share & the card I made for my OCS partner that Teri organizes monthly for us.

Hope you are all having a Beautiful Long weekend!

Hugs,

Denise

This & That.....

2010-01-14T19:13:00.000-08:00

First I would like to introduce another local blogger who started a blog. Visit Justine at Luv Jussie Luv ~ http://jussieluv.blogspot.com/
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More CRAKS I wanted to share.....

From Kim (Kimbee's Creations)

From Shirley C. (Nannie Flash)

From Liann M. (Creating with Aloha)

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I'll leave you with the Valentine Treat Holder I have decided to make for a few peeps!

Come back this weekend to see what the bi-weekly "Friday Nighters" created. LOL

Have a very Beautiful weekend!!

Hugs to all you Sweethearts for the lovely comments & inspiration you give to me.

HUGS,

Denise

More Greeting Farm images.....

2010-01-12T22:06:00.000-08:00

I just love the stamps from "The Greeting Farm" they are fun to color, just like the Tilda's/Magnolia's. I made these two cards for 2 special friends I have met through crafting. I am excited to start my Friday night crafting again with friends, we took a 3 month break for the Holiday Season. Talk about withdrawals!! LOL....... I will post the project that we will make along with the tutorial this weekend.

All CS ~ Stampin Up

TGF images

Hope you are all enjoying your week. The month seems to be flying by a bit too fast.

Hugs to you all,

Denise

Very Long Post!

2010-01-10T16:45:00.000-08:00

I feel bad for being so behind in sharing & posting such beautiful RAKS,CRAKS I have received the past month from some very Talented, Generous, Sweet crafting/blogging buddies.

From Maria

From Shirley N.

From Kris

From Cami

From Joy & Tae

From Michelle

From Jenny

From Risa

From "Mama"

From Santa! I just LOVE Santa Claus.....LOL

I am truly Blessed to have such Wonderful, Caring, Sweet Friends in my Life. I thank you ALL for always thinking of me, sharing with me & visiting my blog & leaving such wonderful comments!

Luv & Hugs,

Denise

Cute Tilda.....

2010-01-08T12:47:00.000-08:00

Took a break from more BD cards that I have to get done & made this one & a Valentine creation.

I used this cute Tilda stamp,colored her with Copics & added bling to her ponytails. Sentiment is from Price Busters stamp bin. I love this LO, so decided to use it a few more times, hope you don't get tired of seeing this layout. I also did a Valentine creation that I will post in a few days along with another Anya card!

Wishing you all a Great weekend & Happy Crafting!

Hugs to you my friends,

Denise

Birthday, Birthday & more Birthdays!!!

2010-01-05T20:40:00.000-08:00

This is the month for BD's for me. I have one nephew, two nieces, my hubby, daughter & mine all in January. So I have been busy trying to come up with some BD cards. I decided to ink up my Greeting Farm Stamps....been on SCS a lot lately looking for tutorials, layouts etc.....

This is for my nephew who will be turning 10 next week. He love's UH sports, so I used the colors of the University. Baseball Ian is so Cute! Copics for coloring,buttons from WalMart, sentiment from my box of word stamps....assorted.

Tennis Anya was the perfect Stamp to use, as my neice Loves to play Tennis!

I saw this layout on SplitCoast Stampers, and thought it was pretty. I used my Nesties to make circles, Copics for the coloring, flowers from Summer at Roses on Paper. Sentiment is from the SU set called All Sport. I used her favorite color combo, sage (SU~old olive) & brown. (SU~chocolate chip)

Come back in a few days to see more BD cards!

Have a Great week everyone, and have fun stamping!

Hugs

Denise

Cards for my Daughter!

2010-01-02T11:57:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year!! Thank you to all for your comments, raks, cards, emails, etc... I felt the Love!

I want to share cards that I made for my DD for Christmas & her upcoming BD.

This was the Christmas card I made for her using one of the Greeting Farms stamps, their Christmas stamps where all so cute, I HAD to buy them! LOL
The beautiful crochet flower was made by Sweet Elena!

Her BD is in a few weeks, I always wanted to make a longer card to fit into the #10 envelopes, I used this adorable image I got from a "stamp swap" we had on one of our Friday craft nights....It reminds me of my daughter when she was a little girl, so I knew I had to make her BD card with it.

My daughter & I at our church on Christmas eve.

Thanks again to all you beautiful crafting/blogging buddies. I thank God for the opportunity that he has given me to meet such wonderful friends through crafting!

Hugs,

Denise

Last 2009 post!

2009-12-29T02:06:00.000-08:00

Can't believe the year is just about over! Wow, it sure has gone by so fast. This is my last post until the new Decade/2010!
I leave you with this Hello Kitty invitations & tags to put on favors that I made for a friend. I used the Invitation Dot stamp set (retired) & CS from from SU. She wanted this particular Hello Kitty image.

I want to wish you all a

VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

Hugs,

Denise

Happy Holidays!

2009-12-20T11:49:00.000-08:00

From My Family to Yours...Wishing you all a Very Happy & Blessed Holiday Season!

To my local peeps, I am looking forward to seeing you at my next gathering in 2010, I already have 3 volunteers for Make & Takes (I'm doing one too).

Thanks to all of you for visiting my blog & leaving your sweet comments, I have been truly blessed to have met a great group of friends in blogland.

Happy Crafting!

Hugs,

Denise

Mele Kalikimaka!

Another rak to give....

2009-12-15T09:05:00.000-08:00

I saw this great tutorial on Lysa's blog, and thought that it would make a great way to give out a rak, so this is my take on it. I made it a little wider because of what I was putting in it. Hope the recipient like's it!

I used CS from SU, and the gift stamp was from my sister, the cute sentiment is a Dandelion Stamp.

I will be posting a rak on my next post that I recieved in the mail yesterday, I then decided to "pay it forward" so I created some earrings with it, and sent out about 8 pairs in the mail last night to some friends....I'll post that tomorrow, because hopefully they should get it in their mail today or tomorrow.

Have a great day!

Hugs

~Denise

Rak rec'vd & Raks to give....

2009-12-11T17:50:00.000-08:00

Here is my Beautiful Anya card that my freind Donna made for me & she also sent me these goodies....Check out her blog, you won't be disappointed, she makes such pretty creations.

I got this Tinkerbell Gift Set from Brenda, she is the Queen of punch art, check out her blog, she makes the cutest things using punches!! Thanks Breanda for coming over to craft with us & for this cute "Tink" gift set. I LOVE it.

I wanted to make a few small things to give to the girls at our Dental & Doctors offices, these are the things I decided to do, filled them chocolates.

I knew I would make use of these empty Crystal Light containers one day...LOL

I used these cute Dandelion Stamps for the covers & sentiment.

Wishing you all a GREAT Weekend!!

Hugs

Denise

The rest of the Craft Fair items......

2009-12-09T18:32:00.000-08:00

Hello my blogger/Crafting buddies...just want to share with you the rest of the items I made for the craft fair. I am now on "break" from craftingting until the New Year! I did have to make one BD card for a Dear friend who will be Celebrating her BD in a little over 2 weeks....I'll share that card on my next post, along with a very Cute card from Donna, she makes the cutest Anya cards. . I have saved a few other goodies for my postings for the next 2 weeks.

These tablets are so easy & fun to make!

Yes, I am loving my BIA!!

Made a bunch of these Thank You cards.

Sorry these pics are not the greatest, I hope to fix the others before I post.

Hope you are all having a great week, until my next post

Take care & God Bless

Hugs~

Denise

OCS, RAK & Holiday Tea w/Friends~

2009-12-06T22:31:00.000-08:00

My OCS partner this month was the Sweet Lorna, of Stickernut Stamps. She not only sent me this Pretty & Sassy card, she also included some Tinkerbell goodies!! Thanks so much Lorna & for the sweet email.

This next RAK is from my GF Justine, she gave me this Beautiful Paper clip Holder on Thursday. I told her to post to her blog! She made one to follow mine & jump on to other local crafters, but she needs to start posting her pretty Creations...I like the way she not only used the nesties, but ran it throught the snowflake embossing folder.

The Following is pictures of our Holiday Tea I was invited to today, these are my scrapbooking girls...not card ones or bloggers yet! LOL This was the beautiful set up.

The scrapping gang, well Jamee & I need to get caught up on our scrapbooking, too much cards.....

RAKS, what Sweet & Beautiful Friends. I am so Blessed to have such wonderful & Caring friends!

Jane & Cindy you are missing from this picture.......

Got ya Cindy!!

Hope you all had a very Wonderful & Blessed weekend my friends.

Hugs~

Denise

Favors...

2009-12-03T17:45:00.000-08:00

Hello all my Sweet & Dear Friends! Hope everyones week has been going good, it went by so fast for me. I am still working on things here on my blog, but until my DD downloads her Photoshop program onto her new laptop the BIG changes won't be for awhile.....LOL

I was invited for Tea this weekend with a few friends, so I decided to surprise them with a little favor. I made this Christmas theme one using Miss Hello Kitty! Thanks Dawne for letting me borrow it.

Here is the rest in the making.....

I plan to put a Ben Franklin GC & candies in each one.

CS & Stamp sentiment~Stampin Up

Thanks for stopping by & Happy Stamping!

I'll leave you with a awesome gift from my daughter & hubby.....it's called a "Skin" for my laptop.

Still working on changes...

2009-12-02T11:22:00.000-08:00

Hey my Dear Friends, I am still trying to work on this blog, but it will take me a few more days to make all the changes... I'll do a picture post tomorrow for sure! LOL
Hugs to you all~
Denise

Creating w/ friends...

2009-12-01T18:53:00.000-08:00

I got to share my BIA with a couple of friends last night & we created a few projects....this is my creations that I had made to show them...I just helped them make theirs.....had too much fun, I couldn't get up this morning!! Alicia you up yet? LOL

I made 2 of these sets for my hubby's girls in his office.

This one is for one of his co-workers who is a big "Edward" fan! This is a Himawari Baby image, so cute yeah?

My daughter is in a Twilight gift swap from a blog that she follows....so I made these 2 for her to give out.

I made this for a very Dear friend that lost her son in Iraq. He was killed by a sniper....she can always have him close at hand, especially when she uses this book mark, she loves to read romance books, the two of us swap books all the time!! Love you Adele.

Hope you are all having a great week so far, mine has been a good one , just need to go to bed early tonight!!

Hugs

Denise

MIA....

2009-11-25T22:39:00.000-08:00

Sorry that I have been MIA, but I have been busy with helping my hubby around the house, and getting things ready for the Holidays!! Tree is up, stockings hung at fireplace, even a few gifts wrapped!!! Not quite done with the shopping. I also have been busy making things for craft fairs. Here is a few of the projects I have been working on. I have a few more that I will share in a few days...

Precious

2009-11-15T10:58:00.000-08:00

Hope you are all having a great weekend! I started decorating for the Holidays...yes, got my tree up, just need to finish decorating it. I took the time out to create a few cards, this is one image that is so Precious!!

On my way to Lowe's with the Hubby.....I'll post the other cards throughout the week. Thanks to all my loyal & sincere friends for always leaving such lovely comments!

Hugs~Denise

Hello Kitty & a Rak

2009-11-12T00:40:00.000-08:00

I had to make baby shower favor tags & a matching card using Hello Kitty, this is what I did. As always used my Nesties & cuttlebug to create my scalloped circles. All CS from SU. Had to add buttons!!

These are the tags that were to be put on the party favors. The back of each tag had a sentiment that I printed from my Print Shop program.

I got this very cute Halloween gift from Michelle. She is so Talented!! Check out her blog, she has the cutest creations.

Hope you all had a wonderful Veterans Day Holiday! I started my Christmas shopping.....LOL

Hubby finished the flooring.....now to start decorating for the Holidays.

Wedding cards...

2009-11-07T19:47:00.000-08:00

A friend asked me to make 2 wedding cards, one is red & champagne color, and another in red ,black & gold & an oriental one...this is what I did...

I decided it was time to ink up some of my Stampin Up stamps....I used this image from my Kanji set, red & black CS, then embossed the gold CS with my cuttlebug.

Again this is another SU set called Life's Special Moments..I used creamy caramel & red CS, also used my embossing folder, added some pearls & here you go.....a 5x7 card.

Made these cards a few weeks ago, I have lost my mojo & did not create in the past week!! Too many other things going on right now, with the house (flooring), organizing & cleaning out before the Holidays, and of course farming on Facebook!! LOL

Hope you are all having a great weekend.

Hugs~

Cupcakes!

2009-11-03T09:25:00.000-08:00

I got these cute images from Dawne at one of my "gatherings" that I hosted, so I went crazy for cupcakes!

Hope you are all having a great start of your work week. Take care & God Bless all my wonderful crafting friends.

Hugs~

Lot's to share......

2009-10-29T12:00:00.000-07:00

Got this wonderful RAK from my dear freind Kris. She knows I love Tinkerbell!! Thanks so much Kris.

This next beautiful creation is from Ilissa, she was my partner for Teri's OCS this month. Look at all these pretty creations!!

I got this sweet rak from Joy, she has a tutorial on her blog for this neat box. I had to come home from her house & try one right away!! I do not have the small scallop punch, so I used my 1 inch one instead....see my "case" of this below. Thanks so much Joy!

My take on Joy's cute box!! I used Himawari Baby images to dress it up.

Hope you are all having a great week! It is almost over...have a nice weekend & a Very Happy & Safe Halloween!

Hugs~

Assorted Cards....

2009-10-26T10:59:00.000-07:00

I had a great weekend crafting with a few close friends! I am so tired today, too much food, fun & we actually CREATED 3 projects! Hope everyone had a great weekend too.

Here is a few assorted cards that I made, the wedding one was an order. Love that cake topper TGF stamp.

Want to make a "gathering" here in November for a bunch of you local crafters, I am still deciding how to fit that many in my House!!!!!
Be good & happy creating...

Hugs~

Thank You cards & a Boss's Day one....

2009-10-21T13:57:00.000-07:00

I had to get some Thanks You cards out, so I started on them after filling the orders..... I still got a few more to make. I also had to make a Boss's Day card for someone....Hope you like them.....

Now to start on favor's for my Mom's BD party! Busy busy Bee, that's ME!!

Birthday Cards....

2009-10-19T11:41:00.000-07:00

I had 2 of my Day Care kiddies Birthdays to Celebrate, so this is the BD cards I made for them. I used the adorable Himawari Baby images. They are so much fun to create with, and makes putting a card together fast & easy! No stamping/coloring to do.

This next card I made for my GF who wanted a card for her Grandson's 1st BD. His theme was AllStar/Sports, so I made this card with Hero Arts Baseball image, and the glove & baseball is from a retired SU set.

Hope you all had a wonderful weekend, I sure did, had a BD party, then met up with Linda & Janis, Jamee & we went to the New Food & Product Expo on Saturday...then yesterday spent some of the day cleaning, relaxing, crafting, cleaning, eating....napping....very relaxful Sunday. Even cut my hair cut 5" & layered it....Hubby will be in for a surprise when he comes back from Vegas on Wed. hahaha

Hugs~

Denise

Beautiful card & rak....

2009-10-18T15:25:00.000-07:00

I recieved this Beautiful card & wonderful goodies from the Talented Risa! I admire her cards, and her Copic coloring is awesome....thanks so much for the surprise Risa, you made my day! Hugs~

My OCS creation....

2009-10-15T10:18:00.000-07:00

My OCS partner this month was Ilissa from "Loving it Everyday" She is a Big Edward/Twilight fan, so this is what I made for her....hope she likes it! Thanks to Teri for organizing this monthly OCS.

I used Real Red & Black CS from SU, heart nestabilities, and cute Lil Edward Himawari Baby image. Paper clips & ribbon~WalMart, Beads~Ben Franklin

Hope you are all having a great week, and enjoy your upcoming weekend!

Hugs to you all~

I will post my RAK from the Sweet Risa next...so come back soon....

A few more assorted cards....

2009-10-13T10:35:00.000-07:00

Hope everyone is having a beautiful week so far......enjoy & be Happy!! Here's a few more assorted cards that I made weeks ago, but had no time to post at all......glad they were downloaded on Hubby's PC.

CS from SU, and assorted designer paper came from various places/ladies...... Buttons~WalMart, Flowers~ Roses on Paper

Come back tomorrow to see one awesome rak I recieved from Risa, and what I made for my partner for Teri's OCS.

I made this card for my beloved BIL, I know he is no longer with us, but at the time I ordered this stamp (2 months ago) it was with Paul in mind. His BD is next Friday, so I still went ahead & made his card. This stamp came in the mail the day he passed away!!!! (9/28)

HUGS~Denise

Thanks & more assorted cards...

2009-10-09T18:12:00.000-07:00

Good thing I had these saved to Jim's computer, because as some of you know my computer got a virus & I LOST EVERYTHING!!!
I have gotten a lot of very nice raks the past 2 weeks, but guess what, the pics are gone!! I want to thank you all for the thoughtful Sympathy cards, the awesome raks, stamps etc... that I have been recieving, wish I could share it here, but erased from SD card once I downloaded to my laptop, then LOST it all!
THANKS ALL OF YOU FOR EVERYTHING!! Love you all for being such a sweet & generous bunch of gals.

Here are a few more cards I made about a month ago, but did not post all.....good thing these were downloaded to Jimmy's.

Variety of cards......

2009-10-04T20:51:00.000-07:00

Hope you all had a great weekend with lots of card making for World Card making day!

Aloha Friday......

2009-10-02T12:06:00.000-07:00

Paul was layed to rest today.....we will surely miss him......thanks to all of you for your kind condolences & support.

Here's a few projects that I had to make for a friend. First I had an order for 8 book marks, 4 HK & HB images.

I also had to make 100 tags that will go on goody bags for a friends baby's 1st BD party. The theme was "All Star" baseball. So this is what I did. I used the SU set called Sporting Goods. All CS is from SU, used my cuttlebug to cut & emboss each piece, front, back & middle!!

So glad it's Friday, this week has been a reall rough one for me. Can't wait to go to Teri's class tomorrow, I need to spend time crafting with friends.

Hugs~

Rest in Peace my Dear Paul....

2009-09-28T21:14:00.000-07:00

No creations today, just want to thank you all for your prayers for my BIL, he just past away peacefully today. I can't stop crying right now, we were VERY CLOSE to him. Thanks again for all your thoughts, prayers & cards that was sent to him.

Variety of cards.....

2009-09-27T23:03:00.000-07:00

A variety of cards that I made the past few weeks, but have been "slacking" on posting on my blog. I am hooked oh FB~Farming!! I know a lot more local crafters out there doing the same thing too...hey update your blogs. LOL

Had a wonderful weekend, got to craft with a few close friends today, we learned how to use the Bind-it-All. Now I need to buy one...thanks Janis & Cami for all the supplies & class.

Hugs~

Denise

More book marks....more to make.....

2009-09-24T23:01:00.000-07:00

Here is some Himawari Baby book marks, and a few others.... I have 8 more to make for an order, 4 HB & 4 HK...I'll work on that this weekend. I am making some tags for a GF, for her baby's 1st BD goodie bags. I'll post those this weekend, hope to be done!

All CS is from SU, paper clips ~ WalMart, ribbon~various stores

Hope everyone had a nice work week, glad tomorrow is Friday, I get to craft & have lunch with a few close friends this weekend.

Hugs~Denise

Getting caught up on things....

2009-09-23T00:02:00.000-07:00

My Girl friend asked if I could make her two wedding cards for next month, so these are the cards I made. One is a light orange & the other in Barely Banana (SU colors), I also used a shiny silver CS that I got from my sister a while back. Sorry but it casts a glare when I took the picture. I used TGF image I borrowed from Kyoko's folder, thank God I still have her folder here. Used my cuttlebug embossing folder then I stamped Best Wishes & used silver embossing powder to make it look a little bit more elegant. I finished off both cards the same way inside.

I had another friend who's son turned 3 a few weeks ago, it was a "fireman" theme, so I made his BD card using rescue Ian, another image I got from Kyoko!! She really loved the card & asked if I could make her a dozen thank you cards for her, so here they are. I went to Kyoko's house to get this stamp, because I do not have it. LOL Thanks Kyoko for always sharing your stamps.

I have other cards that I had to make, I'll share those later...I was falling behind on a few things, but happy to say that I am all caught up! Hope you are all having a great week....happy stamping.

Hugs~

My OCS from Elena

2009-09-20T23:07:00.000-07:00

Look at this Beautiful card/image holder that I got from Elena who was my partner for this months OCS that Teri

organizes. I will have to try one of these. Thanks so much Elena.

Baby Thank You cards for niece

2009-09-18T21:57:00.000-07:00

Made a few cards for my niece to use for Thank You's. I used several different images I had in my "in box" of stamped images...LOL

Have a nice weekend. I have lot's to share, my OCS card & a few others.....Happy Crafting.

Hugs~

Denise

For all you Twilight Fans....

2009-09-17T15:44:00.000-07:00

This is for "Team Edward"

I made this card using one of Himawari Baby new images, he is called Lil Eddie. Check out the newest images from Himawari Babies.....they are all so cute!!

My Dear BIL Paul....

2009-09-15T22:13:00.000-07:00

Hubby is back from Texas, and I want to share pictures with you all of my BIL Paul. We continue to Thank you for the prayers! Paul is still doing good, he still talks about "getting stronger" & "going home". I guess it is good for him to think positive. The Cancer has spread to 3 tumors in his brain, but yet he is still sharp in the mind! We ask for continued prayers. Here is a picture of my hubby Jim with Paul outside the courtyard of the Hospice center, he is holding a card I made for him.

This is the name of the Hospice Center that he is at in

Mount Vernon, Texas

Here is Paul wearing his "Warriors" Football shirt with Pride!!

And here is my Sweet SIL (Hubby's oldest sis, Paul's wife) She enjoyed having baby brother home for a little bit to give her some support. The days ahead will get tougher, but with prayers we will all find comfort through this all.

God Bless you all & thanks for all your sweet comments, prayers & friendship.

Love,

The Nibling/Weeks Family

TGF stamps

2009-09-12T21:33:00.000-07:00

I made this card for Joy using Megan (TGF), I got this image from Kyoko's stamps stash, I am trying to buy one, but everytime I check it is "sold out" or "not in stock"....I'll keep looking!

I made this calendar with one of my favorite TGF stamps, "Sing" I made this calendar for my SIL, also made a matching post it note holder in a different color, but forgot to download picture & hubby has my camera in Texas!! My SIL loved it.

I almost forgot about this card, this is TGF Soccer image from a friend who tried her hand at altering. So cute!!

Hope you are all having a great weekend.

HUGS~

Denise

BD & "Just Because" card....

2009-09-08T22:06:00.000-07:00

Made these 2 cards yesterday, I stamped these images from Kyoko's stamp stash!! DP from scrap box & all other CS is from SU. On the purple card I used dimensional dots on the hat, see side profile pic. I got a wonderful rak & Anniversary gift from Linda that I will share next post. Hubby leaves tomorrow to Texas to be with his Sister & Paul. Please continue to pray for Paul, (B IL)he seems to be stable & so far has been very comfortable in Hospice. I tried to download as many pictures as I could so that I will have thing's to post the next week or so, having my hubby take my camera. Do I trust him with it? Not really....but hey, he breaks it or "misplaces it", he has to buy me a NEW one!! LOL

Happy Stamping... Hugs~ Denise

Baby Cards...

2009-09-03T21:16:00.000-07:00

My neice is having a baby boy next month, so I made this card for her shower. I got this cute paper from Joy @ Tamikos. This image is so cute I like that it matches the paper so perfect. I colored with my Copics, then mounted it on a oval that I embossed . Added buttons...got to have buttons! LOL

Once baby is born, this will be the card I will give her. She is naming him Stetson, so I thought this image was perfect, the cowboy hat.

Got to talk to my BIL today, he was in good spirits, thanks again for all the prayers. He is doing well in Hospice, sends you all Thanks for the prayers. My hubby will be leaving in a few days to Texas to spend some time with Paul.

RAKS

2009-09-02T10:52:00.001-07:00

Sorry, I have been going through a lot & have been behind on some post, but want you all to know I appreciate all the prayers for my BIL & my Family. Love you girls.

Here's the raks I have received weeks ago, I know I am so behind in posting them, but I appreciate them ALL. This first one is from Kim like the way she folded the HK paper to make that pattern, also love the stamp & flowers. This next Beautiful "Strawberry" card came from Sweet Cami, look at the way she finished the inside! WOW

This next one came from Joy, love the images & the cute Tinkerbell tablet, I sure needed that to keep in my purse.

This next one came from Jodi, I love the oriental Anya stamp , and I already used the GC for Roses on Paper!!

This cute box with Rose was filled with those awesome goodies came from Kyoko, she came to spend some time with Jamee & I to craft. Linda & Jodi was also with us. Linda gave me the awesome TGF stamp set, love those babies, also using the Tinkerbell pen on my craft bag. Thanks so much for the company girls & for the goodies.

I got the cutest HB creations from Enjoli! So precious, I don't want to use the tablet, it is too nice.....Thanks Enjoli, what a great surprise. Love the pink & red paper.

I have creating a few cards that I had to get done, I will try to post more often, until then have a nice week & thanks again for being a friend & blogging buddy!

HUGS~ Denise

Inktegrity Images by Joni

2009-08-30T21:43:00.000-07:00

I have a lot to share, but will spread it out throughout the week. First of all I want to THANK all of you for the prayers for my dear BIL. He is still holding on & told his oncologist today "They say I'm sick & dying, but I don't feel it" It's the power of God! Keep up the prayers my dear friends.

I want to share these cards I made this weekend using digi images by Joni over at Inktegrity. Check out her blog & see all the cute creations using her images. I am making a set of thank you baby cards for my niece with this sweet baby boy image, I'll post the rest at a later time. I also love this cute ladybug image.

This All Star image is darling. I put some stickles on the stars to give it some bling!

I went to my first Glama Gurl meeting today, had Lot's of fun. Hope you all had a great & Fun weekend. Come back to see the awesome raks I have gotten over the past week from such sweet & thoughtful ladies.

God Bless you all...Hugs~ Denise

Long Post.....

2009-08-27T22:20:00.000-07:00

As some of you know from a previous post, my Brother in law had surgery for a brain tumor a few weeks ago, he did well & went home in 5 days, but the results of the tumor was a Glioblastoma, a very aggressive type of cancer, he was suppose to start Chemo & radiation today, but a week ago he started having headaches & was flown to Baylor/Dallas (that's where surgery was) and the small piece of the tumor that they could not get out has grown 3 times in size in the 3 weeks! He has a lot of swelling in his brain & cannot receive therapy. They have flown him to Mount Vernon (Texas) and is now in Hospice. It is 20 minutes from their home in Scroggins. We are devastated & cry daily, but also pray!! I have made arrangements for my husband to fly back home to give his sister some support, and hopefully Paul will still be able to recognize him in 2 weeks. I talked to him today & he seemed in good spirits & even told me " I have to get better so I can come to Hawaii & see you folks again" talk about breaking my heart....

I made this card to send to my sis in law, to let her know we are there for her, and to send her some love & hugs. I used a Tilda image I got from Jodi. The next card is also made with a Tilda image that I got from Cami, and the idea of her sitting in the flowers was from Jodi. She showed me this idea this weekend. I used different colors to make it look cheerful. Cut the layer pieces with my nesties, and embossed with Cuttle bug folders, I also used the larger dew drops that I got from Jen at Little C's. Took a side profile pic so that you can see the stickles on her wings.

These next 2 cards are made with Nancy Kubo images.

I have a "play date" in a few weeks & need to have 2 cards for a swap that Cami will put together for us. These were fast & easy to make, I hope the recipient likes them

I told you this was a long post! I ask that you keep my Sister in law & Brother in law in your prayers. I have been crafting a lot to keep my mind off things & relieve stress, but it's been Tough!

Sweetie

2009-08-24T21:22:00.000-07:00

Joni from Inktegrity has the cutest digi images. She has this one for free that I pick up from her blog. I love watermelon, so when I saw this image I had to create with it. Joni just came out with new sports images, hop on over to her blog and check them out! I will be creating with one of her "All Star" images next. The sentiment stamp is from Dandelion Designs.

Beautiful flowers are from Roses on Paper.

Blog candy win, OCS & raks...

2009-08-23T19:54:00.001-07:00

This is my beautiful card from Kim who was my partner for this months OCS that Teri organizes. She also included all these images & Tinkerbell goodies.

Won this awesome blog candy from Island Scrapbooking! I was so excited! I got to visit the store when I went to Hilo a few months back. They have all the goodies you can possibly want. Even Copics!!

I got this pretty card & adorbale Tilda images from sweet Cami. She had made favors using this image, I asked her about it, and she was so thoughtful to send some to me. Thanks Cami!! See you soon.

A few Thank You cards....

2009-08-21T00:15:00.000-07:00

I swear I am ADDH! I have like three projects going on at once. At least I finished some of my thank you cards. Here are 4 of them, I have 2 more to post, and I am also working on goodies for the Glama Gurlz meeting at the end of the month. But right now I have 5 unfinished cards sitting on my desk! At least they are all prepped....am I the only one like this? I need to start finishing off one project at a time. These cards are Thank You cards that I made for some of my blogging sisters, I have been blessed with new friends through blogland.
I used images that we swapped at the last "play date" we had at my house last month. I used SU paper/card stock, some buttons & bling from WalMart, and the pretty flowers from Roses on Paper. I have a few more to post & also will be sharing a few raks & my card I received from my partner for Teri's monthly OCS.

Student of the Week

2009-08-17T20:44:00.001-07:00

Before you see her "Student of the Week" board, I want to share this picture that we couldn't fit onto the poster board, so I made a little frame like so that she can hang it in her room.

Helped my GF make a poster board for her daughter who just started kindergarden. It was for a Student of the Week. We used pink, black & white. We let Katie place the stickers on.

Anniversary Card

2009-08-15T21:30:00.001-07:00

I'll be celebrating my wedding anniversary at the end of the month, so I decided to work on a card for my husband early instead of waiting for the last minute! My favorite color way back then was red, so my colors were red & white w/some black. So that is why I made the card in these colors. I used this cute TGF image I I used all SU card stock, cuttlebug embossing folder, nesties & colored image with copics. Added some pearls to the roses in her hair, and used the pretty crochet flower that I got from Elena.

I am so tired, had a very fun day with the local crafters at Teri's social. Wow, what a bunch of awesome, talented ladies....they are are so sweet & full of the Aloha Spirit.

OCS card & a BD gift

2009-08-10T13:00:00.000-07:00

Here is a gift card holder I made using a CD case, got the idea from Teri's 12/28/08 post. I made this for my sister who will be celebrating her BD on the 15th. I should of took a closer picture, I added stickles to her bracelet & necklace, so it looks like diamonds!

insideHere is the card I made for Teri's OCS, my partner was Kim Y. Hope she liked it.

I used a stamp called "Sing" from TGF, also added the flowers on both projects that I got from Roses on Paper, Cardstock~SU ,colored with Copics.

Come back tomorrow to see a few raks that I got over the weekend.
All you local sisters, hope you are all prepared for the Tropical Storm, be safe!!!
Hugs~
Denise

Long post...finally Finished the cards!!

2009-08-08T20:30:00.000-07:00

I finally finished the rest of the 50 cards!! My neighbor loves them all, thank goodness. I love this image from TGF, it's called "Sing", but I call her "ukulele girl". I used nothing but scraps for the front of the cards....my stash has finally gone down. All colored card stock is from Stampin Up. Printed paper was assorted ones from the stash. Hope you enjoy looking at these. I will post the card that I made for my partner for Teri's OCS next, and a beautiful thank you card that I received today.

Hope you are all enjoying your weekend! Take care, God Bless & Hugs to you all.

~Denise

Beautiful Rak

2009-08-05T21:13:00.001-07:00

The past 2 weeks haven't been the greatest, we had 3 deaths happen in 10 days. One was a complete "shock", as the other 2 we knew it was just a matter of time, they were both in Hospice. I have been to 2 funerals in the past 3 days. The other will be in the mainland, so I won't be attending that one. Of course anyone would be feeling sad at this point, especially the one that came as a complete shock to the family. Went to check the mail yesterday and low & behold a great Surprise that sure did put a HUGE smile on my face! A beautiful, all in pink ,RAK from the sweet Camille. It made my day, and helped to lift my spirits up a bit. It was great timing Cami. Thanks so much, I absolutely love it all.
Please always tell your parents, children & other loved ones that you love them every chance you get. Life is so precious & can be so short!! Love you all ~ Denise

Look at all these amazing Beautiful Creations that Cami made! WOW, I will have fun with them all.

Thank you for all the well wishes for my bro-in-law who had surgery, he is doing fine, and even went to church on Sunday!!

Rak & some of the 50 cards!

2009-08-04T10:19:00.000-07:00

Look at this Beautiful card I received from Risa, her coloring is just amazing!!Here is the start of the 50 cards I have to make for my neighbor. I used TGF farm stamp "Ukulele" girl because she wanted it to be a Hawaiian theme, and wanted the words "Aloha from Hawaii" which I did on the computer. I was able to use a LOT of my scraps, so that was a plus. I made them all a little different. I will try to finish the rest this weekend.

Hope everyone is having a great week....Happy Stamping my Dear Friends.

more raks....

2009-07-29T19:53:00.000-07:00

Got this cute owl card from Teri. My favorite color combo!! I got her this stamp from Michael's when I was in Vegas... This next rak is from Brenda (Sweet as a Gumdrop) She is a local girl who is new to blogging. Check out her blog, she has some really cute stuff!! I LOVE this Hello Kitty tablet & pen. She even made a cute HK tag.

This is from Marisa, who I got to meet in person when I went to Vegas. She is such a sweet lady. I will be putting these to good use.

I will be posting a Special BD card tomorrow. Hope you are all having a great week, I can't believe the weeks almost over!!