Goodbye Summer

As summer is coming to an end, I look back on my blog to see that I haven't posted since early Spring.  And I haven't posted a craft in even longer!!!  That's so sad!

I'm thinking of closing down the blog, since I am very much removed from it these days.  But then I scroll back through the old posts and I'm enjoying reminiscing.

Not sure what to do???  Maybe I'll leave it for a bit longer to see if more inspiration strikes???

Wish me luck!

Spring, Spring, Spring... Or is it?

Wow, I haven't posted here since December???  What a slacker I am!  lol

As I look at my calendar I come to the realization that it is Spring...  But have you been outside lately?  It is cooler than cool, it's cold.  Oh Spring...  Where are you? 

I've heard and read that we are in for a long cold Spring, and a short cool summer.  Boo hoo.  I hope these predictions are wrong, cause I so love the summer heat. 

I haven't been crafting too much lately, but I've been working around the house.  Doing forms of crafts, but of a different kind - more playing with home decorations.  I'm going to start taking photos of these little projects and I will blog about them.  It's so fun to look back on these and be reminded of all the hard work.

 

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays

Hello blog world,


Although I don't have any new cards, or scrapbooking layouts, or even any paper crafts to show off, I wanted to share a thought for this holiday season of giving.


I've been super busy for several weeks painting my kitchen (way longer project than I had anticipated.) As well, I’ve been reorganizing my entire house (declutter, redecorating, new ideas for painting, etc.) And though I’ve not been posting on my own blog, I wanted to let you know how truly INSPIRED I am from reading your blogs.


These bloggers… These immensely creative people (that's YOU) somehow manage to, not only create beautiful works of art, they also inspire creation in others – and that's not all...  They also share their creations and inspirations through their blogs for readers like me.


A great many bloggers offer great advice, brilliant tips, amazing tricks, detailed how-to's, awesome links, etc... It just amazes me how many people are willingly take the time to inform others. How genuinely giving? You are wonderful and I am truly inspired and I sincerely thank you.


So to all those talented, creative bloggers who inspire me on a daily basis... Merry Christmas, God Speed and may you have many blessings during this holiday season.


PS – Keep up the great work!!
;)
Donna

Green Hair?

Good morning! It's a beautiful day - and it's Saturday!!  It's time to get outside and enjoy the summer, but first my card for a couple of challenges.

I'm really liking the green hair.  Some days I really believe that I could pull this look quite easily.  lol

I was ready to pull out my hair - green or not - when I decided to cut out this adorable little Perfect Poison image by Kraftin' Kimmie.  The fingers and hair and feet are all so intricate, I had a demon of a time - which ironically coincides with this Halloween theme. 

The first challenge is the Kraftin' Kimmie challenge no. 41 - recipe.   With the latest Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps release, it's hard to identify my favourite image - but Perfect Poison is definitely in my Top 10.

The other challenge that I'm joining this week is the Cute Card Thursday - Tree-mendous!  I really like this little spooky tree, it's a cut from the Cricut Oct. 31 cartridge.

Okay...  That's it for me.  Thanks for checking in!
Donna

Layout and a scrappy weekend!

Hello,

Just quickly I want to post a layout that I did from a cottage vacation in 2006.  Yes...  I'm very behind in my scrapbooking! 

The pictures are a little blurry, my hands must be shaking after all my gardening this week!  Anyhoo... Here are the layouts, hope you like them:

I used Cricut cartridges for these, such as: Cars, Life is a Beach, Tags, Bags, Boxes & More and Calligraphy Collection.  I think that was all of them.

I have to run, I'm getting ready for a scrapbooking retreat... I can't wait!!!!

Enjoy the long weekend (in Ontario!)

Donna

Splash Layout

Just quickly, I wanted to share a scrapbook layout that I scraplifted from the Everyday Cricut blog.  There wasn't anything about that layout that I didn't like, so I guessed at the sizes and improvised the colours.  Other than the paper, and some ribbon, I think it's pretty close.  I used the Life is a Beach Cricut cartridge for all these cuts, except the sun.  I used the sun from the Mickey and Friends cartridge.  I'm not sure what pictures to put on here, but I know that I'll find some great shots.

A closer look:

I put some glaze on the snorkle mask. 

I added some jewels to the treasure chest and used my glitter pen to make it sparkle. The white gel pen helped with the definition.

I had fun adding some googly eyes to the water creatures and more sparkle on the coral and seaweed.

That's it for tonight - have a good night!

Donna

Cheers for Kelly!

Hi ya everyone,

My card today is for my beautiful daughter. Congratulations on making your cheerleading team! My daughter is a Cheerio!

After 7 years of dance, 5 of those years in competitive, she has decided to move forward with other interests. Dance is an incredible avenue for young girls of all ages. It teaches them discipline, camaraderie, commitment, grace, intensity, fluidity, flexibility, communication, assistance, compassion and much more. Kelly, I wish you every joy and success with your choice and I hope this change will bring you many new opportunities.

Kelly tried out for her cheerleading team last Fall.  Although her chances were promissing, she had to step down because she could not commit the time.  She already had serious time commitments with competitive dance. With the Spring came a new opportunity to try out for the summer squad – and she did it!!!!

I’m very proud of you Honey! This card is for you.

As for the card. This cute stamp is from Stamping Bella – she’s called Pompomabella *giggle*. The paper is from the DCWV stack Nana’s Nursery Baby Boy. I love this stack, it’s so versatile – not just baby boyish. I chose purple, of course, cause it’s Kelly’s favourite colour. The sentiment is also Stamping Bella. What do you think of my doodles? They’re improvised. The sentiment made a line that I didn’t know how to fix, so I added some random doodles to hide my mistake. Am I clever or what? lol

I added some thick glitter on her pompoms and some stickles on the card.  I also added some glitter to her belly button, cause I know Kelly would like it.  She's been asking for a belly ring lately!
Well that's all from me for now!  Thanks for stopping!
D.