"Just For You"

Good Morning Everyone! Today is Tuesday and that means a NEW challenge over at Beyond The Burtonesque Dolls and since it is the second challenge of the month... we need to alter something! Yay... As I have told all of you before, I am new to the "Altering World", so I am very excited about this challenge! Hmmm... Guess I should tell you what we are altering, huh? The theme of the challenge is "Pandora's Box"! Yep... you guessed it, we need to alter a box or create a box from scratch! Well I actually altered a cool box that Michael brought home for me! We have a graduation party to go to this summer and I know you are wondering "What in the world was she thinking... altering the box to look like this?" Well the graduate is totally into the Dark Gothic Style, so I thought this would be perfect for her! Her favorite colors are green and orange, so that is the reasoning behind the color combo! Sssshhhh... but we are planning to fill it full of scrapbooking goodies for her, as she LOVES to scrapbook! I think it should make an awesome gift all the way around! You MUST hop on over to the BTBD Challenge Blog and check out all of the other DT creations! You will have until April 29, 2012 to get your creation linked up! Okay, I will stop jabbering and let you take a peek at all of the sides!

This photo shows the top and front flap at an angle.

Material List

Stamps ~ Simply B Stamps ~ Pipper & JackJack

Patterned Paper ~ DCWV (Die Cuts With A View)

Card Stock ~ DCWV (Die Cuts With A View)

Wonder Tape & Scor Pal Tape

Aleene's Paper Glaze

Exacto Knife

3M Foam Tape (To Pop Images Up)

Sheer Sparkle Shimmer Spritz by Tsukineko

Sizzix Tim Holts Alterations Die ~ Elegant Flourishes

Distress Ink ~ Black Soot / Inssentials Blending Tool with Foam Pad

Scotch Quick Dry Adhesive

My Favorite Things Die-namics Small Rolled Rose Dies

Glossy Accents by Inkssentials (To Adhere Rolled Roses To Box)

Prismacolor Colored Pencil Numbers

Pipper ~ 949, 935, 997, 1093, 1061, 1063, 1065, 1067, 918, 1002, 912, 913, 1040, 1090, & 1096

JackJack ~ 949, 935, 1061, 1063, 1065, 1067, 997, 1093, 912, 913, 1040, 918, & 1002

This photo shows the front flap.

This photo shows the top.

This photo shows the left side.

This photo shows the back side.

This photo shows the right side.

And last but not least, the inside.

I really enjoyed altering this box and look forward to the next altering challenge! 

I will be entering this box into the following challenges...

• Smudgy Antics Challenge ~ BINGO (Skull, Black, Distressed)
• Art With No Boundries Challenge #6 ~ Anything Goes
• Craft Your Passions Challenge #106 ~ Punches And/Or Die Cuts
• House Of Gilli Challenge ~ Flowers
• Lexi's Creations Challenge #63 ~ Punches And/Or Die Cuts
• Simon Says Stamp Challenge ~ Anything Goes
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As always thanks for stopping by, if you have any questions or comments feel free to leave me a message! 

Have a wicked week, working on your boxes!

"Sassy Kisses & Grumpie Love"

Welcome Everyone! Today I am taking part in the First Ever Valentines Blog Hop by ATC Creation Fun! I am so excited to be a part of this awesome hop! We are so happy to have our hop sponsored by SIMPLY B STAMPS!

She has such a wonderful array of Digi, Rubber, and Clear Stamps available on her site! So when you get a chance; please stop by and browse her online shop. I am sure you will find something you will LOVE! Now, it's time for the fun... 

If you just came from Dena's Blog then you are in the right place. If you just happened upon my blog, you MUST start from the beginning at the ATC Creation Fun Blog; you don't want to miss any of the beautiful ATC's that have been created especially for you! We have some very talented ladies joining us for this wonderful hop... from ATC Creation Fun, Craft Your Passions, and Forever Night Challenges. Be sure to grab your favorite beverage and enjoy the beautiful ATCs.

Material List

Stamp ~ Simply B Stamps - Kiss Me Betty Circle

Patterned Paper ~ Out Of My Scrap Tubs

Card Stock ~ Wausau Papers & Stampin' Up (Eggplant Envy & Pink Passion)

Stampin' Up Crystal Effects

3M Foam Tape (To Pop Image Up)

Heart Rhinestones ~ Recollections by Michael's Stores Inc. / Copic Sketch Marker BG07

Stickles by Ranger ~ Magenta

Prismacolor Colored Pencil Numbers

935, 949, 997, 928, 1093, 995, 1009, 1078, 994, 993, 1087, 919, 1040, & 1088

And for an added treat...

Material List

Stamps ~Smeared Ink - Smittie Grumpie & Cupid Grumpie From the Love Li'l Grumpies Digi Set

Patterned Paper ~ Out Of My Scrap Tubs

Card Stock ~ Wausau Papers & Stampin' Up (Basic Black & Pixie Pink)

Creative Memories Large Double Heart Punch

Stampin' Up Crystal Effects

Stickles by Ranger ~ Black Diamonds & Star Dust

Heart Rhinestones ~ Recollections by Michael's Stores Inc.

Prismacolor Colored Pencil Numbers

935, 1060, 1059, 993, 1018, 923, 925, & 1030

Next stop is Jane's Blog, to see what awesome ATC's are in store for you! 

Be sure to leave a comment at each stop and at the ATC Creation Fun Challenge Blog for a chance to win a prize from our sponsor... SIMPLY B STAMPS!

Just in case you get lost along the way; here is the complete Blog Hop List...

Melissa

Bridget

Christina

Jamie

Miranda

Jodi

Jenn

Kelli

Abbi

Dena

Sara

Jane
Steph

Last stop will be the ATC Creation Fun Blog!

I will be entering BOTH of these ATC's in twenty different challenges...

• Crafter's Bloggers Network Challenge #13 ~ Love Is In The Air
• Crafty Boots Challenge ~ Valentines
• Creative Stamp Friends Challenge #44 ~ Valentines
• Hooked On Crafts Challenge #17 ~ Heart
• Lexi's Creation Challenge #58 ~ Love
• Ooh La La Creations Challenge #98 ~ Be My Valentine
• Scrappers Delight's Paper Crafts Challenge ~ Love
• Simon Says Stamp and Show Challenge ~ Anything Goes
• Stamp And Create Monthly Challenge ~ Valentines/Love
• Stamps R Us Challenge ~ Anything Goes
• Crazy Challenge #106 ~ Valentine's Day
• The Cutie Pie Challenge #11 ~ Anything But A Card
• Catered Crop Challenge ~ Hearts
• Crafting When We Can Challenge #11 ~ Valentine/Love
• Creative Inspiration Paint Challenge ~ Heart
• Dream Valley Challenges #25 ~ Valentine
• One Stitch At A Time Challenge #100 ~ Anything Goes
• That Craft Place Challenge #6 ~ Love Is All Around
• The Squirrel And The Fox Challenge #11 ~ Valentines Day
• 2 Sisters Challenge #78 ~ I "Heart" You

As always thanks for stopping by, if you have any questions or comments feel free to leave me a message!

Have a wicked day!

"Truly Sweet Love"

I'm Back! This is the final post to get up! Sorry Jamie for not getting it up on Friday! Please be gentle on the lashings! LOL! This is my creation for the NEW Challenge (that started last Friday) over at the Forever Night Challenge Blog! As you can see I am still obsessed with these Fat Book Pages! Ooopps, got sidetracked (Do you see the sparkle? That is why! LOL!) Anyways, the challenge is Alternative Girls plus a "Color Challenge (Red, Black, Gray, & White)"! The challenge is being sponsored by the ever talented Krista at Saturated Canary! I just LOVE this little vampire cutie, her name is "Vampire Rose"! Come on over and join us, we would LOVE to have you!

Material List

Stamp ~ Saturated Canary - Vampire Rose

Patterned Paper ~ Out Of My Scrap Tubs

Card Stock ~ Wausau Papers & Stampin' Up (Basic Black, Going Gray, & Real Red)

Stampin' Up Crystal Effects

3M Foam Tape (To Pop Image Up)

Rhinestone Drops ~ Recollections by Michael's Stores Inc. / Copic Sketch Marker R89

Stickles by Ranger ~ Gunmetal

Prismacolor Colored Pencil Numbers

1019, 924, 925, 935, 1067, 1065, 1063, 1061, & 1060

I will be entering this Fat Book Page into six different challenges...

• The Cheerful Stamp Pad Challenge #35 ~ Love Is In The Air
• Crafty Boots Challenge ~ Valentines
• Creative Stamp Friends Challenge #44 ~ Valentines
• Lexi's Creations Challenge ~ Love
• Stamp With Fun Challenge #147 ~ Love
• Stamps R Us Challenge ~ Valentines/Love

As always thanks for stopping by, if you have any questions or comments feel free to leave me a message!

Have a wicked week!

"Halloween Army Witch"

Welcome to the LAST day of 31 Days of Halloween Hop by Smeared & Smudged!! I can't believe the whole month is gone and that today is "Halloween/Samhain"! Where did the whole month go? This makes me a bit sad; but I know that there will be other events coming up before the end of the year. Be sure to hop, fly, creep, or crawl through all of the creations today (you never know where a prize may be hidden)! If you happen to get lost along the way the whole blog roll is in the side bar to the right! If you arrived here from Tori's blog, then you are on track... if you didn't and would like to start from the beginning, head on over to Terra' s blog!!!

Today my post is going to be a bit long as I have lots to show and tell you!!! First for my creation... I created a card for the Guest Design Team Challenge over at Smeared & Smudged. Laura (Madeleine) was the lucky GDT for the month of October and she had a wonderful color challenge for us; we were to use at least 3 of the 6 colors (I think I hit all of them)! See the inspiration picture and color layout below.) Since I needed to create a gorgeous card so I could go out with a "bang", I used the sketch from "Graphicat Designs". (See sketch below also!) And the last thing that I will be showing is "Our Spooky Halloween Tree" with all the ornaments that I made this year, ya know the ones y'all had read through and look at... Hee-Hee!!  Okay... let me get you on your way..

Material List

Stamps ~ Sassy Studio Designs - Wicked Frame & Stampin' Up - Web Wishes Set 

Designer Paper ~ Out Of My Stash

Card Stock ~ Wausau Papers & Stampin' Up (Basic Black & Going Gray)

Stampin' Up Crystal Effects

Rhinestones ~ Recollections by Michael's Stores Inc. & Darice's

Martha Stewart Goo Punch

Flower Charm & Brad ~ Out Of My Stash

Ribbons ~ Celebrate It by Michael's Stores Inc. & Craft Ribbon by WalMart

Flowers ~ Fabric Fancies by Prima

Nestibilities by Spellbinders ~ Deckled Rectangle Large

3M Foam Tape (To Pop Image Up)

Stickles by Ranger ~ Star Dust

Prisma Colored Pencil Numbers

927, 928, 923, 924, 1030, 1096, 1097, 1005, 1072, 1074, & 1076

I will be entering this card into six different challenges...

• Smeared & Smudged October GDT Challenge ~ Color Theme

• Graphicat Designs Sketch Challenge

• Forever Night Challenge #15 ~ Flower Embellishments
• The Cutie Pie Challenge #4 ~ Use A Charm
• Die Cut Dreams Challenge #101 ~ So Charming
• Lexi's Creations Challenge #52 ~ Charming
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Now for Our Spooky Halloween Tree Full of Ornaments...

In the photo above, taken during the daylight... so you could see all the ornaments!

In the photo above, taken at night time... so you can see how "Spooky" it looks! 

I really have enjoyed this wonderful adventure! I have seen so many beautiful/creepy/cool creations, I have a list of idea's a mile long to look into and try over the next year or so!! Thank You to everyone who has stopped by and also to those that had time to leave a comment! It means so much to me to be able to share all of this with you!!!

I hope you have enjoyed all of my "Halloween/Samhain" creations! As always thanks for stopping by, if you have any questions or comments feel free to leave me a message with a way to contact you (email or blog address)!

Have a "Wicked And Happy Halloween/Samhain!