Happy Thanksgiving

Not what we say about our blessings, but how we use them, is the true measure of our thanksgiving. ~ W. T. Purkiser

As you enjoy your Thanksgiving in whatever why you choose to celebrate, think of the many blessings you have and how you can use them to bless others. Wishing you a day of love and plenty!   Happy Thanksgiving!

Pick 3 for the Week of 11/19/12

1)  Storage Jars - I saw, and pinned, these on Pinterest.  While I do like them for the kitchen, my thought was to use them in the craft room.  Great for all those little things...brads, buttons, rhinestones...and easy to change the 'label'.

2)  Winter Wishes by Echo Park - new line from EP,   love the blues & purples!

3)  Crepe Paper Flowers - lovely!  They don't look very hard either....now, where did I put that box of party decorations???

So, my craft room is still not done...I am amazed at all the stuff I have.  I am close though...hoping to finish up in the next two or three days.  I have so many projects I want to work on...Have you started your holiday crafting?  

Hope you have a wonderful week with time to create!

40th Birthday

Quick share...card I made for my baby sister's 40th birthday.  Since I am still in the midst of unpacking my craft room from our recent move, I had to keep it on the simple side...however, I really love how this came out...so much so that I used the base card for a swap.

All the papers are from A. C. Moore...pink card stock, silver glitter card stock, and a pink & white vellum swirl.  The "40"  is   a rhinestone sticker.  I added gray pearls to the corners and a big, fluffy pink bow.

ATC: Pretty in Pink

Quick Share...this is the ATC I did for a swap.  It is so much prettier in person, but I do like the way it came out.

I used  the dress template I found here.  Of course I changed it up a little, because I wanted more of a party dress.  I took the sleeves off and made it strapless.  the base of the dress is pink glitter card stock.  The over skirt is a opalescent vellum (rather hard to fold I might add...doesn't hold creases well).  I then added a piece of rhinestone trip tap for the belt and an acrylic flower.  The base card is covered with a piece of embosses mulberry. And I added silver glitter around the edges.

Thanks for looking :)

Pick 3 for the Week of 11/12/12

OK, so I got a little lost last week...no Pick 3...no posts at all!  Good news though, I think I am actually winning the "Box Battle".  We are just about COMPLETELY unpacked...just have to keep the momentum going!  This is the time I usually lose it and start hiding boxes away to be dealt with later instead of unpacking...trying not to this time.

So, here's my picks...

1)  Flowers by Fiskars - we all love flowers, don't we?  Well, these are so pretty....and SO EASY!  I can't wait to make some for my projects.

2)  Trash Management - I can not tell you how much I love this.  Quite frankly I do not know how I did not think of this.  Definite do for Christmas!

3)  Emboss Tricks - here is how to make a void when you emboss.  Easy technique for lots of impact on your projects.  Just an FYI...this blog is fabulous & has lots of information on it.

Thanks for stopping by....now I have to get  back to the boxes...what are you up to today?

Candy!

Quick card to share...

Here's the details:
Image:  Marvin with Candy Apple by The Stamping Bazaar; colored with pencils. (Note:  I would have loved to have added Crystal Effects to that candy apple, but...couldn't find it among my boxes & didn't have time to get to the store)
Papers:  from my stash
Embellishments:  sheer black ribbon, and a sentiment rub-on.

While I could not do all I would have liked to this card, the image is just sooo cute!

Enjoy!

Betty's Birthday Hop

Today's post is doubly special...as the title says, this is to celebrate Betty's birthday and it is my first hop!  Now, who is Betty you might ask, well...she is an awesome stamp designer (Simply Betty Stamps) with a tremendous following.  While I do not know her personally, I can tell from the company she keeps (on FB group:  Simply B Fan Group) that she is a caring, sensitive, creative person who has her share of problems, but perseveres...and usually with a smile.  She seems to be someone I would love to have coffee with (or maybe a martini ;)  Anyhow...when this hop was announced I just knew I had to do it...it was a challenge because we just moved and most of my crafting stuff is still in boxes, but I was determined.  So, Betty...this is for you...

Betty, I hope you have a day filled with love, not only from your beautiful family but your "Betty family" as well.  Enjoy!  

Here's the details:

Image:  Chef Ariel colored with pencils

Papers:  from my scrap stash...one of the boxes I have managed to find :)

Embellishments:  Sandy Lion Essentials flowers in sea breeze, Wilton black doily (can't find the Spellbinders), ribbon, flourish stamp by Heidi Grace, Jewelry Basic black metal charm, Cat's Eye chalk ink in Raven

Now, here's the full blog list so you can celebrate Betty's birthday with us!

Corinne http://wishuponascrap.blogspot.com/

Irene http://irenescardcreations.blogspot.com/
Jessica http://www.canyoupixelthis.com/
Beth http://bethscraftycorner.blogspot.co.uk/

Tanya http://little-scrapper.blogspot.com/
Samantha http://www.stuffbysammi.blogspot.com/
Celina http://www.scrapvamp.blogspot.com/
Michelle K. http://www.maybecreative.blogspot.com/
Michelle S. http://www.craftyshell.blogspot.com/
Robin http://www.rcz28.blogspot.com/
Louise http://louisescraftycards.blogspot.co.uk/
Sharon http://www.mrslumpys.blogspot.com/
Trish http://scrappintillthecowscomehome.blogspot.ca/
Rachel http://rachelspaperwishes.blogspot.com/
Emily http://remmyspixiewishes.blogspot.com/
Berenice http://karbersweetescape.blogspot.com/
Trudie http://trudiescakesandcards.blogspot.co.uk/
Jill http://cuddlyscraftycreations.blogspot.co.uk/
Anita http://Kardmakingheaven.blogspot.co.uk/
Sharette http://scrappernthemaking.blogspot.com/
Tammy O. http://www.tammyscrapincorner.com/
Veronica http://www.artbyveronica.blogspot.com/
Anda http://craftyfresian.blogspot.com/
Sharman http://sharman33.blogspot.com/
Carrie http://carriescreativecards.blogspot.com/
Kelly http://kamscraftyplace.blogspot.co.uk/
Lisa http://distinctivelmnts.blogspot.com/
Erin http://elfiessparkleanddust.blogspot.co.uk/
Lucy http://loopylass2010.blogspot.co.uk/
Marie http://marie97-lotlot.blogspot.com/   You are here!
Katrina http://flutterbytrina.blogspot.co.uk/