Today Is A wonderful day

The weather today is astounding...
Sunny...
Slight Breeze...
Perfection.

The Wall Plaque about is Another project created with Core'dinations cardstock. The beautiful texture of this cardstock helps to make this project, I think. Thanks for looking and don't forget to come back and link me a cardstock project for your chance to win a great selection of this unique and awesome cardstock.

Love Begins

Are you tired of my Renewal for Spring?? Another Butterfly. Can you tell I am a bit hooked on butterflies right now? How about a fresh start... Love begins. This Quote is from Heidi Swapp and the Cardstock is Coredinations Vintage Collection. A swirled some stickles, sanded and curled the cardstock and mounted on an easled frame.

Have a great day!

Spring cannot come soon enough/Challenge

Spring cannot come soon enough. I am SO ready for spring and was going to wait until tomorrow to post this Butterfly Mobile I created but decided to post tonight for my overseas visitors to enjoy...

As you can tell I have been posting projects with Core'dinations ColorCore Cardstock, this new, versatile, and unique cardstock truly was "the buzz" at this years Winter CHA show. Each sheet has a "core'dinating" core color, which can be revealed through Sanding, Tearing and Antiquing. I have had a blast playing with it I hope you get a chance to check it out because this stuff is AWESOME! More Projects to come soon... Hope you enjoy.

I'll post One on Saturday and One on Sunday...

Here Is the Challenge part for anyone who wants to play. Come back to this post and link me to ANY Primarily cardstock project you have created ( cardstock focused ), no Pattern paper preferred. Lurkers Welcome :) I will then put your name in the hat for a selection of Coredinations Cardstock The challenge ends Next Friday. If you have Coredinations cardstock I would love to see what you have done with it...

Random Thoughts

What a busy week. I have been back and forth to the vet for my little dog Kelsey... She has not been feeling well. So I have been trying to keep her comfortable. She has been with me for over 12 years now so the thoughts of losing her have crept upon me. I get pretty emotional thinking about it but am trying really hard to stay positive and trust in the Vet. By the way...Isn't she cute??? Not bad looking for her age! 7 dog years for each human year x12= 84. Wow... That coversion must not be right.

Now on the other things...
I created a little Mardi Gras mask With Corediantions Black Magic Papers, embossing folders and some bling. If you have not had the opportunity to play with it, you need to. I am going to be doing a Give-Away of some of the Vintage Papers next week. So all of you lurkers out there... I know there are many, stop back and play. The requirements for the Challenge will be easy!!!

The last image is Another card I did for the CPS sketch. Tami creates some of the best sketches...So fun Go check them out is you get a chance!!!

Pursuit of Craftyness... This blog has been rockin with inspiration. Today Miki has created the most adorable over the shoulder purse... Dang I mat need to make a trip to California to have her show me a tip or two. Head on over to the blog and check out the challenge that Melissa put up and maybe create a Bag of your own with the Tutorial for the purse.

Well off to clean up some of my scrappy mess... and maybe, just maybe I can make a few more things. Tomorrow, I will be posting a favorite project or two of mine... Based of the Spring Renewal I as talking about earlier. I love butterflies... So that may be a hint.

I love Spring time

Spring what a wonderful time of year... I love the flowers and the new buds and the butterflies and the thought of renewal. I have been Spring cleaning and have been inspired to start NEW with many things. My boys first Communion is a week from Saturday and I am preparing for that but I wanted to share this little box I made. LOTS of butterflies ready to take flight. To me the butterfly is the symbol of a new start, something fresh. The Quote is what I used on the Announcement for the boys Gathering next week, It is by Paper Trey Ink. The Cardstock is By Coredinations...LOVE this stuff. The Texture is Awesome and it sands like a dream throw in a little stickles for good luck and there you have it! Just shy of 100 Punches makes this little box scream of Springtime.

Pursuit of Craftyness and continued friendship

I love to CREATE. It gives me an addrenaline rush really when I get into the groove, so this little notebook is just perfect for random quotes, sketches, ideas and color combos....

Anyone that really knows me, knowsI am never brief... But I will try as I have to share this news with all my visitors and friends. Back in August 2005 I joined a terrific group of women on the Paper Salon Design Team... Back when it was rubber stamps, card bases and slip ins for the coordinating envelopes, no 12x12 Scrapbook Paper. The owner at the Time, Carla had a vision and It was a joy being a part of the Team as her product line grew and grew and grew. Carla had sold Paper Salon to DGI a little over a year ago and now Gartner Studios, has purchased Paper Salon. With that purchase Gartner debated the need for a design team and has since decided to dissolve the team. It is with such a heavy heart, that I announce this. This TEAM has been such a huge part of my life for many years now. I have learned so much and been inspired by these talented women. I have developed life long friendships I never would have had without being a part of this group of amazing women.

Fortunately for me.... We have started a new venture together. A blog of inspirations combining all of our unique style bringing something for everyone to enjoy, the Pursuit Of Craftyness will be a place with challenges, giveaways, tips, occasional sketches and so much more, because we are not only creating cards but all levels of PAPER CRAFTING. So Please do not hesitate, come over and join in on our challenges we would love to see what you create!