A Shower for Kate

  ~ Hello Everyone ~

Or should I say "Cherrio!" Tomorrow is the BIG DAY for Prince William and Kate, so just as the Brits are celebrating in Royal fashion, we in blog land couldn't resist the opportunity to join the party! Our host for this VIRTUAL Bridal Shower and HOP is none other than Ellen! Did you begin the hop at her blog? If not, click back to the beginning, so you don't miss any of the fun!

My project was inspired by all the FUFFIE (is that a word) HATS, the royals ~ especially the Queen, love to wear for occasions such as this. I wonder how many heads were adorned at Kate's bridal shower? 

 I'm not sure if pale Pink and Yellow are Kate's bridal colors,

but I hear they are making a come back.

 Details :

Hat and Layers cut at 3" from Gyspy Wanderings

Shaped Layers cute at apprx. 4.75 from Elegant Edges

Original Sentiment printed from computer

Pink and Yellow layers to frame sentiment

Fluffy pipe cleaner for "feathers", ribbon and layered bling 

over a button to decorate the hat. 

Now we can't have a Bridal Shower without a lovely favor to GIVEAWAY. One lucky winner will take home this awesome

BLOG CANDY!

Here's how to enter :

1. Simply leave a comment on this post with a way to reach you in case you win.

2. Bonus entry : I would love for you to consider following my blog - leave me a second comment if you are a new or existing follower :)

*** please note, due to shipping I can only accept USA and Canada entries***

Farewell my royal guests! It's time for you to HOP over to 

 Jennifer's Blog   for the rest of the festivities!

Here is the blog line up, just in case you get lost along the way...


Ellen at http://cardmonkey-business.blogspot.com/ 
Alex at http://youhadmeatcraft.com/ 
Jennifer at http://craftycardgallery.blogspot.com/ 
Nicolette at http://beyondscrapin.blogspot.com/ 
Jessica at http://customcreationsbyjessica.blogspot.com/ 
Stacey at http://creatingacraftylife.blogspot.com/ 
Holly at http://scrappily-everafter.blogspot.com/ 
Jacqueline at http://madebyjacqueline.blogspot.com/ 
Corri at http://buglvr.blogspot.com/ 
Mandie at http://mandiesscrappin.blogspot.com/ 
Christel at http://onescrappinsista.blogspot.com/ 
Nadia at http://nadiasbeautifulmess.blogspot.com/ 
Theresa at http://thescrapbookingqueen.com/ 
Lori at http://savingmine.blogspot.com/ 
Michelle at http://queenofmycraftroom.blogspot.com/ 
Dianne at http://diannesscrappycreations.blogspot.com/ 
Monica at http://scraps2treasure.blogspot.com/ 
Amanda at http://stellarscraps.blogspot.com/ 
Brynn at http://flairandfrillscreativity.blogspot.com/ 
Nikki at http://theglamoroussideofscrapping.blogspot.com/ 
Elaine at http://expressionsbyelaine.blogspot.com/ 
Gina at http://ginascraftingspot.com/ 
Shannon at http://purplelionpaper.com/blog 
Lisa at http://lisahjulberg.blogspot.com/ 
Jen at http://jenscraftcorner.blogspot.com/ 
Sue at http://susanascorner.blogspot.com/

Lacey Days and A Winner

 ~ Hi Everyone ~

I hope you had a fabulous Easter weekend and are enjoying the coming of Spring! It's one of my favorite seasons. 

I am having a blast visiting with my children. It's such a treat when they come home in between college semesters. We have so much fun together - I LOVE MY FAMILY!

My daughter in law, Sheridan informed me that she had found a blog with a lovely lace skirt on it and that she would like to brush up on her sewing skills -WELL! First of all, she said two MAGIC WORDS and practically in the same sentence - BLOG and SEWING! Needless to say, we couldn't make it the fabric store fast enough! LOL!

Thanks to Leanne's Blog - Elle Apparel for sharing her fun Lacey Skirt tutorial. We tweaked the design a bit and went with only one seam with a zipper  in the back, a drop waist with darts, and a small back slit. YAY! It turned out just as we imagined it ! Sheridan even got to wear it for church on Easter Sunday!

the ingredients

 lace placement: crucial

every lace in it's place :)

 sew down carefully

 she's ready for the run way

 a little wrinkly from sitting thru church, but other wise it lays beautifully

 the close up

With all the festivities going on, I almost forgot to choose a WINNER from last weeks GIVEAWAY!

 CONGRATS goes to ...

JESSICA!

She said... "your card is super sweet! TFS. Watched your tutorial on the glass block...thanks so much for sharing. I love the idea and can't wait to try one myself :)"

You've Got Mail!

I am sharing this on...

It's Earth Day

~Hi Everyone~

Today I'm joining my sweet friend Gaby for a dual celebration! It's her BIRTHDAY and EARTH DAY! How exciting is that?! I'm your last stop today, so if you missed any of the celebration make sure your start from beginning at Gaby's Blog.

I have 2 PROJECTS to share...

Gaby's fav color is green and earth day reminded me of how awesome GOD'S creations are. Isn't it amazing how all the elements of the earth work together in perfect harmony? Like how the birdies know the danger of frost is gone and they can fly back home from their winter havens. My birdie just arrived with some birthday greetings :)

 You like ?

Next, I wanted to share a quick project I put together a few days ago to celebrate the arrival of Spring! Another of God's amazing gifts. When all is renewed, flowers are blooming, birdies are chirping and the kids in the neighborhood start breaking out their bikes and I start breaking out my flip flops LOL! I LOVE SPRING!

Its a glass block and it's so easy to decorate. 

Check out my "how to" video!

I have some BLOG CANDY up for grabs! Just leave a comment on this post with your contact info and I'll choose a winner Saturday night :)

Here's the hop line up just in case you missed any of the stops...
http://www.gabycreates.com/
http://www.cookingwithcricut.blogspot.com/
http://www.crazyaboutcricut.blogspot.com/
http://www.creativecutter.org/
http://www.cricutchick.blogspot.com/
http://www.cricutcouple.blogspot.com/
http://www.cuteandsome.blogspot.com/
http://www.dailygracecreations.blogspot.com/
http://www.funkycards.blogspot.com/
http://www.happynscrappin.blogspot.com/
http://www.itstoristime.blogspot.com/
http://www.justyolie.com/
http://www.lizspaperloft.com/
http://www.melissamade2.blogspot.com/
http://www.paperboutique.blogspot.com/
http://www.scrapbookaholicbyabby.com/
http://www.scrappinmystressaway.blogspot.com/
http://www.scrappinwithmybug.com/
http://www.septemberninth.blogspot.com/
http://www.thescrapbookingqueen.com/
http://www.thunderbirdlindybydesign.blogspot.com/
http://www.youhadmeatcraft.blogspot.com/

Home Sweet Home

 ~ Hi friends ~

I know, I know...I've been MIA for a few days! This is why...

My beautiful family !

I think most of you know that most of my kids are still in college pursuing their degrees and they don't live close to us. So when college semester is over, they all come home to California for some R&R and family time :)  Ryan, my son in law is a therapist and pursuing his PHD in Counseling Psychology at the University of Utah. My daughter Lisset graduated with her bachelors in Interior Design from Brigham Young University, she's a full time mom now. Jaime my oldest son will be graduating this August also from Brigham Young University with his degree in Economics and he plans on attending Law School. His wife, Sheridan will graduate next spring in Bio Chemistry. Jonathan, my youngest is currently working on his bachelors also at Brigham Young and is pursuing a career in the Medical Field.

It's wonderful time when we all get together after a hard school year! We look forward to it so much and my husband and I pretty much drop everything to spend as much time with the family as possible.

 Here's a taste of one of the special things I like to do for my family when we are all visiting...

Step 1 : grind some wheat

 Step 2 : Mix up all the ingredients and make the doe

 Step 3: Let the doe rise

 Step 4 : Admire the lovely loaves while they cool :)

 Step 5 : Slap on some butter and eat!

YUMMY!

There's nothing like the smell and taste of fresh baked home made bread! The family just gobbles it up and I love to 

watch them do it! LOL! Oh yeah, and I have a few slices too :)

Now you know what I'm up to if I haven't posted in a few days :) But no worries, I have a whole bunch of fun projects to share very soon! In fact, tune in tomorrow - I'll be in an Earth Day Hop and I have a GIVEAWAY too!

  Have A Wonderful Day!  

P.S. If you like to learn how to make your home bread, send me a message and

I'd be happy to send you some info.

Jenny's Big Birthday Blog-Aversary

 ~ Hello Everyone ~

Hope everyone is having a great weekend so far! It's time for another celebration and you know how much I love a party! Double Congrats Jenny! Thanks for letting me celebrate with you! If you've come from Julie's blog, you're in the right place, if not no worries, just hop on over to Jenny's blog so you don't miss any of the party fun! 

Today's project is an ode to Jenny's favorite color red and the success I've been having so far growing strawberries in my garden! 

 You like ?

Details :

Card Base and Scallop frame welded and cut at 5.25 Elegant Edges Cart

Cake and Layers cut at 1.75 From My Kitchen Cart

Strawberries and Layers cut at 1.75 Simply Charmed Cart

Sentiment from My Pink Stamper "Fruit & Veggies Puns"

Stampin Up Punch and Ink

Let's keep the celebration going with some BLOG CANDY!

Just leave a comment on this post with a way to get a hold of you! 

And I would love if you considered following my blog :)

It's time to hop along...click the button below to hop on 

over to Sharon's blog

Here's the line up today, just in case you get lost the way...
http://crazyaboutcricut.blogspot.com/
http://www.217Creations.com/
http://www.thescrapbookingqueen.com/
http://cardsbycg.blogspot.com/
www.cricutchick.com
http://www.youhadmeatcraft.com/
http://simplysweetbysharon.blogspot.com/
http://onescrappinsista.blogspot.com/
http://cricutlove1.blogspot.com/
http://www.septemberninth.blogspot.com/
www.gabycreates.com

A Little Lemonade

~ Hi Everyone ~

A little sadness...my mom called to let me know that a dear aunt of mine had passed away. She had cancer and her body finally succumbed to that awful disease. She was a bit older than my mom, but had an uncanny resemblance to her.

I made this card yesterday and thought it would be appropriate to post in her honor. I know that death, although so difficult for us that are left behind, is a passing to another life, one that is eternal. I know someday we will be reunited with those loved ones that have gone before us, that gives me so much peace and comfort. The last time I saw her we were all gathered together as a family, laughing and joking. She told us stories of my mom and her growing up in Cuba and I learned a lot about my grandfather. She prepared a delicious cuban meal that we gobbled up with delight. That's what I'll remember. That's my lemonade.

 

 

Details :

Card Base sized at 5.5, welded from Elegant Edges Cart

Layer sized at 5.25 from Elegant Edges Cart

Tag sized at 2.25 from Preserves Cart

Lemon and Layers sized at 2.25 from Preserves Cart

Sentiment My Pink Stamper "Fruit & Veggie Puns" 

extras: Sakura gel pens, black and white, button, twine and bling.

WINNERS ! and Veggies in My Yard !

~ Hello Everyone ~

I have a lot of winners to announce today, so I'll get right to it...

{drum roll please}

For the My Pink Stamper "Love-alicious" Set

Gina said....

Love your projects. Really made for a Queen!

For the My Pink Stamper " Pinka-alicious" Set

Patty said...

Very pretty project! I need to do more home decor things! Thanks for the chance to win! This was a fun blog hop. I posted a link to my blog where I did a Never Ending Fold card for my first blog hop.

For the EAD "Friends' Vinyl Design

 Marisol said...

That is a terrific project! Happy Blog Anniversary!

For the EAD "Spring Rub on Set"

 

Doverdi said...

Happy BLOG-AVERSARY! Great blog hop. I visited 2 new blogs (Gaby & Chris) and linked one of my recent projects. Thanks for a great blog hop. I’m guessing that “My Pink Stamper” was the first blog you ever visited.

Whew ! That's probably the most giveaways I've done all at once! 

It was SO FUN! 

I want to THANK EVERYONE for stopping by my little ole blog and making my day with your awesome comments! Makes me wanna just run right back in my craft room, create and blog some more! And a special thank you to ALL MY FOLLOWERS! You guys are the best!

I don't have a project for you today...well sort of...just not a paper one. This is what my hubby and I put together this past Saturday! Yea, we put hammer to nails and YAY! I have my own raised veggie garden. I hope I'll get some good eats soon !

 I found these solar post caps, and I think they dress up the posts nicely, what do you think ? Will I get more bugs? I guess I should head back to Home Depot and pick up 5 more !

Have A Wonderful Day!

The Queen's Royal Birthday Bash Blog Hop

~ Hello Everyone ~

Your Majesty, Queen Theresa aka The Scrapbooking Queen is having the PARTY of the year and We're all INVITED! We're celebrating her Highness' birthday in royal fashion {shhh..it would be rude to ask how old she is} but seriously, Prince William and that Kate girl have nothing on this shin-dig LOL! If you've arrive here from The Castle aka The Queen's Blog then you haven't missed any of the royal festivities, if not, get back in your royal chariot and head back there to start things off.

My project today is the royal gift and card I made

especially for Her Majesty.

Details :

Shaped Card, Layer cut at apprx 5 inch Elegant Edges Cart

Mirror shape and shadow cut @ apprx 4 inchs Elegant Edges Cart

Front Sentiment created and printed on my computer

Acrylic Sheet cut to fit inside frame

Inside Crown and layer cut at apprx. 1.5 inches Gypsy Wanderings

Inside sentiment My Pink Stamper "Family & Friends" Set

 For her Royal Majesty's Jewels - decorative peg board

Hope she likes her gifts :)

For such a GRAND event, I would like to present all my followers, old and new, delicious BLOG CANDY!

Here's how to enter...

1. leave a comment with your contact info on this post

2. be a follower 

*** please note, due to shipping I can only accept USA and Canada entries***

 

 

The royal chariot awaits to take you to your NEXT STOP. One of the fairest blogs in the land! RUTHIE'S Blog

Just in case you get lost in the royal forest, here's todays royal lineup....

Theresa @  http://www.thescrapbookingqueen.com/
Alex @ http://www.youhadmeatcraft.com/
Ruthie @ http://www.septemberninth.blogspot.com/
Raven @ http://www.love4stamps.blogspot.com/
Mary @ http://www.cardztv.blogspot.com/
Liz @ http://www.lizspaperloft.com/
Kassidy @ http://www.inkingitupcrazy.blogspot.com/
Kathy @ http://www.kathyand3kids.blogspot.com/
Cynthia @ http://scrapsandscarves.blogspot.com/
Joy @ www.joyslife.com
Julie @ http://www.cricutchick.blogspot.com/
Jin @ http://www.underacherrytree.blogspot.com/
Jenny @ http://www.crazyaboutcricut.blogspot.com/
Mel @ http://www.scrappymel.blogspot.com/
Gaby @ http://www.gabycreates.com/
Cristi @ http://www.scrappin5littlecupcakes.blogspot.com/
Rosy @ http://www.sweetdelightspapernmore.blogspot.com/
Gina @ http://www.scrapnyamma.blogspot.com/
Amanda @ http://amandascraftsandmore.blogspot.com/
Ellen @ http://cardmonkey-business.blogspot.com/
Theresa www.thescrapbookingqueen.com

YaY! A Winner and more GIVEAWAYS!

 ~ Happy Thursday Everyone ~

Wanna know who won the awesome set of Peachy Keen Stamps?

drum roll please...CONGRATS GO TO....

Stephanie said...

Great job with these projects. I enjoy visiting your blog and seeing what you come up with. Keep it up!!! Thanks for the chance to win. Stephanie Caudales  

Didn't win this time? Don't fret, there's still time to enter to win these awesome prizes....

# 1 : A set of MPS Stamps!

# 2 "Friend Vinyl Design" by EAD Designs!

# 3 A little something to help you get ready for Spring ! 

Spring Rub on Set by EAD Designs

  You have until tomorrow Friday, April 8th midnight PST to enter! 

  Here's how...

1. leave a comment with your contact info on this post

 2. be a follower
*** please note, due to shipping I can only accept USA and Canada entries***

  Here's a quick "thank you" project that I whipped up last minute for my friends and neighbors down the street. It literally took me 15 minutes to make. I new I already had some yummy home baked cookies on hand, that I baked that morning. I just need a cute vessel to carry them in. This is probably one of my favorite things about PSA stamps. In no time, you can have a quick card, gift bag etc done with a few punches and their fun designs!

 This was my first time making a paper rosette. I think it's a little big, but oh well :)

The stamp is a custom design PSA made up for me.
I love the personal touch these stamps add to your project!

You can get one too!  Check out this special offer...

Rossomer Square~PSA Essentials Site

is offering a 30% off code until

April 22nd, 2011 just make sure you this code

PSACRAFTERS at check out.

 

Want some PSA Blog Candy ?

 

One lucky person will receive: 

    1 Custom Stamp

    3 Peel & Stick packs

    2 inks

    1 alignment tool

        Total retail value is:  $125.00

There are three opportunities to win this prize package, each action counts as an entry:

1.       "Follow" PSA Stamp Camp blog

2.       "Like" PSA on Facebook

3.       Repost/tweet/Facebook the Blog Hop & information to friends and followers.

The Queens Royal Court Design Team is featuring

PSA Essentials  ALL WEEK!  Hop along to see more PSA projects!

 

Theresa

Alex- you are here

Cristi - your next stop

Jenny

Jin

Kassidy

Liz

Raven

Rosy

Ruth 

 Theresa

 

 

Surfing on the Brain

~ Hello There ~

I know, I know, another surfing card! I have my reasons, I promise! Here in sunny CA, it actually hasn't been as sunny as we're used for this time of year. But, this past weekend it was SO NICE and warm, everyone was busting about their sundresses, shorts and flip flops! I loved it! It will be so nice when it's warm enough to sit at the beach and maybe even watch my son surf. He usually doesn't ask his parentals to go with him,since he's 21 and all, but maybe we can sneak a peak and he won't even know we are there :)

 

 The snoopy stamps is from PSA's Cowabunga Set and I just love my PSA custom stamp for the back of my cards!

Want to get some PSA for yourself? Check out this special offer...

Rossomer Square~PSA Essentials Site

is offering a 30% off code until

April 22nd, 2011 just make sure you this code

PSACRAFTERS at check out.

Want some PSA Blog Candy ?

One lucky person will receive: 

    1 Custom Stamp

    3 Peel & Stick packs

    2 inks

    1 alignment tool

        Total retail value is:  $125.00

There are three opportunities to win this prize package, each action counts as an entry:

1.       "Follow" PSA Stamp Camp blog

2.       "Like" PSA on Facebook

3.       Repost/tweet/Facebook the Blog Hop & information to friends and followers.

The Queens Royal Court Design Team is featuring

PSA Essentials  ALL WEEK!  Hop along to see more PSA projects!

 

Theresa

Alex- you are here

Cristi - your next stop

Jenny

Jin

Kassidy

Liz

Raven

Rosy

Ruth 

 Theresa

Hang Ten Snoopy

~ Happy Tuesday Everyone ~

I hope everyone is having a great week so far. Today I wanted to share a card I made "totally by hand", no cricut! I know, GASP! But as they say, neccessity is the mother of invention. I wanted to make a surf board shaped card, but I couldn't find any cuts that where "fat" enough to be the right size for a greeting card, so I grabbed the ole' scissors and pencil, drew a surfboard and cut it out! It actually was really nice to feel the scissors do the work for me in my hands. No worries though, I won't be giving up my cricut anytime soon...this was probably just a one time trick.

 The cute little stamp is from PSA Essentials "Cowabunga" Set . 

Gotta love Snoppy! PSA has a bunch of cute Snoppy stamps sets as well as many others.

Here are just a couple.

Want to get some? Check out this special offer...

Rossomer Square~PSA Essentials Site

is offering a 30% off code until

April 22nd, 2011 just make sure you this code

PSACRAFTERS at check out.

Want some PSA Blog Candy ?

One lucky person will receive: 

    1 Custom Stamp

    3 Peel & Stick packs

    2 inks

    1 alignment tool

        Total retail value is:  $125.00

There are three opportunities to win this prize package, each action counts as an entry:

1.       "Follow" PSA Stamp Camp blog

2.       "Like" PSA on Facebook

3.       Repost/tweet/Facebook the Blog Hop & information to friends and followers.

The Queens Royal Court Design Team is featuring

PSA Essentials  ALL WEEK!  Hop along to see more PSA projects!

 

Theresa

Alex- you are here

Cristi - your next stop

Jenny

Jin

Kassidy

Liz

Raven

Rosy

Ruth 

 Theresa