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Doodlebug

2011-07-27T13:19:00.002-04:00

I've been a long time fan of Doodlebug! They just started their blog and have some fun stuff going on! Check it out:

http://www.doodlebugblog.com/2011/07/storybook-12x12-and-8x8-scrapbook.html?showComment=1311786807738#c1241684779881888255

Run for the Hills: The SPI who loved me. (I loved it back.)

2011-06-21T14:46:00.000-04:00

Run for the Hills: The SPI who loved me. (I loved it back.): "About a month ago, another blogger had hosted a giveaway for a SPIbelt , and after seeing my most unflattering photos with my fanny-pack Fue..."

SPIbelt Giveaway

2011-06-20T20:17:00.001-04:00

Here is another chance to win an awesome running belt. Check it out!

http://beboldrunwild.blogspot.com/2011/06/spibelt-giveaway.html?s

Mommy Miles: Giveaway....SPIbelt

2011-06-14T13:19:00.000-04:00

Mommy Miles: Giveaway....SPIbelt: "The people at SPIbelt have been kind enough to extend the opportunity to host a giveaway. SPIbelt - energy belt (empty) SPIbelt wit..."

Todayz Run Spibelt Giveaway

2011-05-17T15:56:00.002-04:00

Here is your chance to win an awesome running belt from Todayz Run & SpiBelt:

http://todayzrun.wordpress.com/2011/05/12/belt-it-out-its-a-spibelt-review-and-giveaway/

Check it out!

Really Petite Blog Giveaway

2011-03-31T17:09:00.001-04:00

Check out the following really COOL Ann Taylor Loft Gift card giveaway! http://www.reallypetite.com/2011/03/1-year-blog-anniversary-giveaway-win.html

iFitness Belt Giveaway

2011-03-30T14:34:00.001-04:00

Here is your chance to get in an awesome giveaway for an iFitness belt. Check out Sheri at Running through Life for all the details: http://sherirunningthroughlife.blogspot.com/2011/03/ifitness-ultimate-running-belt-review.html?showComment=1301509993962#c2871712713495445916 Keep Running!

Running Skirt Giveaway

2011-03-25T19:11:00.002-04:00

Who doesn't love a giveaway - but a running skirt giveaway is freaking awesome! I just love to run in a skirt! Check it here:

http://settingufree.blogspot.com/2011/03/do-you-skirt.html

You've Been Boo'd!

2010-10-29T13:44:00.002-04:00

Happy Halloween!

Hello February!!!

2010-02-01T19:25:00.001-05:00

Teresa Collins Shimmerz Paints!

2010-01-13T19:07:00.002-05:00

Check out the new Teresa Collins Shimmerz Paints and win some for yourself at:
www.shimmerzpaints.blogspot.com I love the new pink!

Purple Onion Designs

2009-12-10T13:13:00.003-05:00

Purple Onion Designs is having a 25% off sale through December 15. They have some really cute rubber! Check them out at: http://www.purpleoniondesigns.com/

Hero Arts 2010 Catalog Debut

2009-12-10T12:35:00.002-05:00

Check it out: http://www.heroarts.com/landing/2010CatalogDebut.cfm

Happy December & Merry Christmas!

2009-12-02T15:55:00.003-05:00

This is another card I made for the Second Chance Challenge at Sketchy Thursdays! I love their sketches!

Another Sketchy Thursday Challenge

2009-12-01T21:43:00.003-05:00

This is another take on the Sketchy Thursday Second Chance Challenge:

Check out the challenges at: www.sketchythursdays.blogspot.com

Sketchy Thursday Challenge

2009-12-01T21:30:00.003-05:00

Here is my take on the Sketchy Thursdays Second Chance Challenge:

Thanks for stopping by!

Stamptoberfest at 2Peas!

2009-10-19T12:34:00.003-04:00

Make sure you join MellyPea and 2Peas for Stamptoberfest from Oct. 17-25. They are having some fantastic challenges and you have a chance to win a $700 prize package of goodness from American Crafts. You can find out more at http://www.twopeasinabucket.com/mb.asp?cmd=list&forum_id=22&pg=1 Be sure to check it out!

American Crafts Weekly Challenge

2009-10-15T18:54:00.004-04:00

Here is a card I made for the American Crafts Stamp Markers Weekly Challenge and although I don't have any of the markers you could play along by using AC stamps! Those I have! I used one of the little flowers from the set and stamped along the scalloped edge and adhered some pink rhinestones in the middle to give it some bling.

Supplies: American Crafts Clear Stamp Blue Skies; American Crafts Moda Bella Mysterious Paper; American Crafts Metropolitan Roundabout Paper; American Crafts Go Go Scalloped Paper; Hero Arts Rhinestones and Heidi Swapp Tulle Ribbon.
Thanks for stopping by!

Happy 1st Birthday GlueArts Glue Glider PRO!!!

2009-10-05T16:32:00.003-04:00

This is the card that I submitted for the GlueArts Glue Glider PRO Birthday Card Contest on Facebook. It was just posted today that I won! Woo Hoo! I'm so excited that I'll be getting a prize package of Glue Arts adhesives valued at $150.00! Thanks so much GlueArts! YOU ROCK! Check out their website at http://www.gluearts.com/ Also join as a Facebook Fan and be entered to win some Glue Arts products as well!

Sketchy Thursdays - Second Chance Challenge

2009-10-04T20:18:00.003-04:00

This is for the Second Chance Challenge for Candy Inspiration at Sketchy Thursdays! I knew as soon as I saw the challenge what pictures I would use! The girls loved being M&M's that year for halloween! It also got me to dig into some very old scrapping supplies! I love being able to use my stash!

Let's Scrap Sketch

2009-10-01T15:07:00.004-04:00

This was for last week's sketch at Let's Scrap. I love double page layouts! All Products are from Junkitz!

Sketchy Thursdays Sketch 9.24

2009-09-28T23:03:00.003-04:00

This is my take on this week's sketch at Sketchy Thursdays! Thanks for coming by and taking a peek!

Supplies: KI Memories Lace Paper, Felt Letters and Epoxy Words; Creative Cafe journaling tag

Sketchy Thursdays Sketch - 9.10

2009-09-12T16:44:00.003-04:00

I just found a new sketch site called Sketchy Thursdays http://sketchythursdays.blogspot.com/ and decided to participate in their sketch challenge this week. I've had these wallet pictures on my scrap desk for over a month and this sketch was just calling their name! Check out their site and play along!

Taylored Expressions is Turning "1"!

2009-09-02T12:27:00.003-04:00

It's been almost a whole year since TE debuted the first 3 stamp sets. On Saturday, September 5th Taylored Expressions will be celebrating Cuppie's 1st Birthday with the Taylored Expressions Birthday Bash.

At 8 AM PST Taylor'll release four new stamp sets along with two new Key Ingredients Kits. Minutes after that, she'll begin a day of TEBB Challenges to be posted every hour throughout the day, hosted by the Baker's Dozen Design Team.
You can check out the details on the SASI blog.

You can also win a free stamp set by simply posting the Birthday Bash Blinkie on your blog (either in the sidebar or in a post) anytime this week inviting your readers to the SASI blog to play in the Bash. Once you've posted the blinkie, go back to the SASI blog and leave a comment on the post with a link back to your blog.

2Peas CHA Challenge Layouts

2009-08-02T21:42:00.004-04:00

This was for the 2Peas Pink Paislee scrapbook challenge:

This was a scraplift of Robyn Werlich and was for the 2Peas Basic Grey challenge:

I just found out today that I did win the 2Peas Jillibean Soup CHA scrapbook layout challenge. So I'll be getting some new goodies from 2Peas and Jillibean Soup which were just released at CHA! Can't beat that!

CHA Summer Fun!

2009-07-28T21:28:00.005-04:00

I’ve been glued to the computer all day watching CHA explode with some awesome scrapping products! 2Peas is having a great CHA Summer Social previewing all the latest and greatest from your favorite companies. Making Memories is having their own blog party with some awesome previews and giveaways! I’ve even gotten a little scrapping done for some 2Peas challenges!

Very Behind on my Let's Scrap Sketches

2009-07-20T23:28:00.004-04:00

I just got back from vacation and wanted to catch up on posting my last few Let's Scrap sketches. Thanks for looking!

American Crafts Albums

2009-07-01T23:50:00.003-04:00

Well this is where I house the majority of my scrapbook albums! They are mostly American Crafts 12x12 Modern 3-ring; 12x12 Leather 3-ring; and 12x12 Cloth 3-ring. If you look at the bottom right corner you will see several that aren't opened yet! I hit a great sale at Michael's and got them for 1/2 price so I stocked up on them and I have a few more in another closet! What can I say I LOVE American Crafts! I also have several 6x6 ring binders for mini albums and just purchased a hot pink 8x8 ring binder as well for some homecoming pictures!

Let's Scrap Card Sketch + Stampin' Up Sponsor

2009-06-17T23:46:00.003-04:00

This week at http://letsscrap.ning.com/ I'm sponsoring the giveaway for the Card Sketch Challenge and it includes some awesome product from Stampin' Up so make sure you go and check out the challenge!
Supplies: All are Stampin' Up unless noted: Cardstock - Brand New Crushed Curry, Melon Mambo & Bermuda Bay; Patterned Paper - Brand New Razzleberry Lemonade Designer Series Paper; Ribbon - Brand New Crushed Curry 1/2" Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon; and Scallop Circle Punch; other supplies: Martha Stewart Butterfly Punch; White Dew Drops; Quickutz Label Die; Hero Arts Rhinestones; EK Circle Punch; Cuttlebug Dots Embossing Folder.

Let's Scrap Sketch 110 - Goofin' Around

2009-06-14T20:25:00.003-04:00

This is my take on this week's sketch at Let's Scrap. The Scarlet Lime is this week's sponsor and is offering up a fabulous prize package! Make sure you check it out and upload your layout for a chance to win!
Supplies Used: Cardstock - Bazzill; Patterned Paper - Chloe's Closet by Making Memories; Puffy Alphabet - American Crafts Puffy Thickers; Flowers, Buttons & Journaling Spot - Chloe's Closet by Making Memories; Chipboard Corners & Chipboard Hearts - American Crafts.
Thanks for stopping by!

Let's Scrap Sketch 109

2009-06-08T22:08:00.004-04:00

Here is my take on this week's Let's Scrap Sketch challenge! Check back soon for the next challenge. Supplies: Cardstock - American Crafts; Pink Paisley Patterned Paper; Heidi Swapp Chipboard Letters; Cuttlebug Embossing Die; K&Co. hearts; American Crafts ribbon; Creative Imaginations "I Love You" clip; Dew Drops.

Free U-Stamp Pass with Dawn

2009-05-31T20:03:00.002-04:00

Here is your chance to win a FREE PASS to U-Stamp with Dawn & Friends. Head on over to her blog and post your comment to win! Good Luck!

http://www.ustampwithdawn.blogspot.com/

Let's Scrap Sketch 108 - Pool Fun

2009-05-28T21:12:00.003-04:00

Supplies: Jenni Bowlin cardstock stickers; Making Memories Puffy Letter Stickers; Doodlebug Polka Dot Flowers and Buttons; Me & My Big Ideas Paper Pack from Michael's; Quickutz Scallop Border Die; Kaiser Border Bling (love love love this)!

You can check out the latest sketches each Wednesday at http://letsscrap.ning.com/ - I hope you will join in on the fun!

Let's Scrap Card Sketch - LSC102

2009-05-26T21:51:00.011-04:00

I'm a little late in posting the sketch for this past week but I'll be back tomorrow for another new double page layout sketch.

Supplies: Cardstock, patterned paper, butterfly die - Stampin' Up; Be Happy Every Day stamp - Hero Arts; Bling - Kaiser Craft

Jillibean Soup Sketch #1

2009-05-10T21:18:00.003-04:00

This is my take on the Jillibean SS#1. Products used:

Alphabean Black Text Stickers

Black Bean Jalapeno Pepper Pattern Paper

Cold Raspberry Lemon Juice Pattern Paper

Heidi Swapp Journal Stickers

Prima Bling

Making Memories Letter Stickers

Let's Scrap Sketch 106

2009-05-07T17:09:00.004-04:00

This is for the latest sketch challenge at: http://letsscrap.ning.com/
Make sure you join in the challenge!

Got Sketch Challenge #80

2009-04-21T00:12:00.001-04:00

This is for Sketch #80 at the Got Sketch Blog -

http://gotsketch.ning.com/

Card Challenge

2009-04-14T22:56:00.000-04:00

This is for the challenge at http://igotstamps.com/?p=1143.
Supplies used:
SU Cardstock: Chocolate Chip, Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White
SU Ink: Chocolate Chip, Pumpkin Pie
Punch: SU Curly Label Punch
SU Cute & Curly Stamp Set
SU Pumpkin Pie Flower Fusion
SU Good Morning Sunshine Designer Series Paper
SU 1/2 Striped Grosgrain Pumpkin Pie
Making Memories Brad
Thanks for looking!

More Great Blog Candy

2009-04-14T21:29:00.000-04:00

http://www.creativityprompt.com/journaling-prompt-your-freedom-a-giveaway/ is giving away a $50.00 gift card to Scrapbook.com as their blog candy - but you have to hurry and enter!

Looking for some Blog Candy?

2009-04-12T17:55:00.002-04:00

http://mamia-stampingsanity.blogspot.com/ - Sandy is giving away some pretty awesome Blog Candy - go and check it out!

My Cute Stamps

2009-04-11T16:46:00.000-04:00

http://www.mycutestamps.com/ has the cutest stamps! I love the "Your Tweet" the owl is just too cute! Make sure you check out their stamps!

One Year!

2009-04-09T09:47:00.001-04:00

Here is my take on the "Letsscrap101" challenge. Make sure you visit their site as the next sketch challenge is up!

New Sketch Site - Let's Scrap

2009-04-07T13:53:00.001-04:00

http://letsscrap.ning.com/ - make sure you tell them "scrapping4twins" sent you and join in on their sketch challenges!

American Crafts "Springtime Week Challenge"

2009-04-06T23:36:00.000-04:00

Supplies Used - American Crafts:
Backyard "Drop" Pattern Paper
Backyard "SIzzle" Pattern Paper
Backyard "Boing" Pattern Paper
Spring & Summer "Cucumber Sandwiches" Pattern Paper
Foam Thickers - "Sunflower Lullaby"
Field House Patterned Chipboard Butterflies
Hero Arts Pearls

The Sketch is based on "Got Sketch #78".

Thanks for looking!

Happy Easter to You!!

2009-04-06T16:52:00.001-04:00

Scrap Etc. Event Giveaway!

2009-03-31T22:41:00.000-04:00

Oh my gosh they are giving away 5 seats to this event! I hear it is an awesome event and I would love to win a seat! Check them out at www.scrapetc.com for your chance to win!

Some American Crafts "Love"!

2009-03-20T20:11:00.001-04:00

Here's a layout I created for the American Crafts blog using their awesome "Thickers". Supplies used: American Crafts Thickers - Vinyl Vera Thickers, Foam Champagne Thickers, and Puffy Rainboots Thickers (my favorite)! Check out their blog at: www.americancrafts.typepad.com

Spring Easter Basket

2009-03-16T21:02:00.000-04:00

Can you tell I love to make these bags? Here is another sample from the Stampin' Up Top Note Die made with Creative Cafe papers, fiskars butterfly punch and a sentiment from Close to My Heart. I also used some cute Hero Arts pearls on the butterfly even though it is hard to see.

Check Out the Hero Arts Blog

2009-03-04T14:17:00.000-05:00

The Hero Arts blog is at it again with some wonderful giveaways for adding their Blinkie to your blog! I just couldn't resist the one with the cute Owl and Pink Houndstooth! Go check it out:

http://heroarts.com/blogs/club/

PTI Dawn's Favorite Color Challenge

2009-02-14T14:48:00.001-05:00

Even though I love all of Dawn's color combos, I love the yellow, turquoise, white and chocolate together (and I had to give raspberry, chocolate and white a rest). I totally cased her card on this one!

PTI Friends Til The End Challenge

2009-02-09T15:41:00.001-05:00

Can you tell how much I just love this color combination! Paper Trey has the best quality cardstock and the colors are so rich! I used the Heart Prints set again with an oldie but good "Faux Ribbon".

Another PTI Challenge - Bitty Dots Challenge

2009-02-07T12:29:00.000-05:00

Here's my take on the sketch. I have to say that I love Dark Chocolate & Raspberry Fizz together! I used some Hero Arts pearls on the hearts but they are hard to see in the scan.

Paper Trey Ink's Its In The Bag Challenge

2009-02-05T17:57:00.000-05:00

Did I mention that Heart Prints is my favorite Paper Trey set! This treat bag is made from one of those little "lunch sacks" that you can find at Michael's.

February Already & Project 365

2009-02-02T18:30:00.000-05:00

Well I'm off to a good start with Project 365. It is hard to take a picture-a-day. I still wish I could have been one of the lucky ones to get a kit but I'm making do with the downloads that were offered on Becky Higgins' website.

Making Memories CHA Blog Party!

2009-01-26T11:26:00.001-05:00

Make sure to visit the Making Memories Blog at www.makingmemories.typepad.com for great sneak peeks and giveaways from CHA! Making Memories is always so generous with their product and has some fantastic new releases (can't wait for the new SLICE cards)!

Creative Cafe Blog Party!

2009-01-25T21:19:00.001-05:00

Make sure you stop by the Creative Cafe Blog to be entered into some really cool giveaways and for CHA sneak peeks!

The Queen Goes "GREEN"

2009-01-21T19:44:00.000-05:00

Have you seen the new CHA releases for Queen & Company? How cute are those darling "refillable" little buckets of scrapbook bliss!!!

http://queenandcompany.typepad.com/queen_co_indulge_your_cre/

Countdown to Christmas

2008-12-15T23:05:00.000-05:00

I'm definately behind on my Countdown to Christmas/Jounral Your Christmas Project this year. I'm hoping to get caught up this week!

A Welcome Change!

2008-11-05T13:06:00.000-05:00

Happy Halloween & Mini Album Post

2008-10-30T21:08:00.000-04:00

Happy Halloween! This is a picture of my Puggle Brandi from last year!

Also make sure you check out the adorable mini albums for Halloween on www.bobunny.blogspot.com!

Limelight Sketch #5

2008-10-05T21:40:00.000-04:00

Here's my take on the Limelight Sketch #5 Challenge. I love to follow sketches - it makes card making a breeze. P.S. - I'm sorry it is coming out sideways - it isn't that way on my computer and I don't know how to fix it.

WCMD Pink Paislee Challenge

2008-10-04T16:45:00.000-04:00

This is the card I made based on Tina's card for WCMD. Now I just have to reproduce these and my halloween ones will be done!

Happy WCMD

2008-10-04T15:43:00.000-04:00

Here is a Birthday card I made for WCMD using Stampin Up' and Doodlebug papers:

Here is a Breast Cancer card I made for WCMD using the Bella Stamps (love those Bella's)!

Day 4

2007-12-10T21:37:00.001-05:00

Journal My Christmas - Day 3

2007-12-10T21:33:00.001-05:00

Journal My Christmas - Day 2

2007-12-10T00:31:00.000-05:00

Journal My Christmas - Day 1

2007-12-03T00:49:00.001-05:00

Here is the Manifesto Page to my Christmas Journal.

Journal My Christmas!

2007-12-02T22:49:00.001-05:00

I signed up for Shimelle's "Journal Your Christmas" and we are on Day 2 and I've only managed to create the cover!