Blending of Sands

Not a lot of time for details right now...Wanted to share something I completed over the weekend with everyone..Will get to the details later..I used a Page Map from the May Newletter. Here's the map I used.

Sunny Inspiration...

What a gorgeous day it's been today. I found inspiration in the beautiful weather to create this beautiful card..First and foremost, I must say thank you to Donna at Dee's Studio for the wonderful blog candy that I won..also thanks to Starving Artist Stamps for providing the stamps for this blog candy.

I've created this card for my mother. I wanted to let her know that I'm thinking about her, during her times of illness.

Supplies used: Lily and Sunflower Stamps , Thinking of You Sentiment Studio G Stamps, Watercolor Pencils , Yellow Stickles, Misc Ribbon, Misc CS, Fiskars Grid Embossing Plate, Black Ink.

About Me...

Okay...this page has been a really long time coming. I usually hate every photo taken of me, with the exception of this one...I knew when my daughter took this one that I wanted it to be for this special page...Then I had to find just the right supplies. I was blessed with a blog candy win from Jen Glover's Blog which led to my purchase from her store Coconut Scrapshop. The kit of the month for April, was perfect for my little project. Thanks so much Jen. I'd love to present God's Child to you.

The Journaling reads...Psalms 139:13-14. For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother's womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.

Supplies Used: Studio G Series 11 Clear Flourish Stamps, Studio G Series 11 Clear Swirls Stamps, MM Shimmery Black Alpha, Pentel Milky Gel Roller, DCWV PP (Brick Red Plaid), PP from The Very Useful Paper Company Stack, Bazzill Licorice Textured CS, Kaiser Company Flower (Ivory), Jolee Flower, Heidi Swapp Large Crimson Floral, Teresa Collins Journal-It Die Cuts, Colorbok Cat's Eye Merlot Pigment Ink.

Papertake Weekly Challenge...

Okay...I decided to take the challenge at the Papertake Weekly Challenge Blog . So for the challenge this week you were to use any shade of green and purple. I also decided to try Dawn's video tutorial titled chalk line's. You can find her tutorial's here. I had a lot of fun with the challenge and the tutorial, I am pleased with the end result. Thanks to Dawn for the great video..

Card Supplies: Hero Arts Daisy Style Stamp, Studio G $ Just A Note Stamp, Marcella By K Black Ink, Colorbok Textured CS, Chalklets Chalk and Misc Ribbon.

An Announcement...

I wanted to let everyone in on a recent step forward in my crafting world...I am excited to announce that I am going to be a member of the newly developed Hometown Bloggers Crew for Croppinsville!

This Crew is a wonderful team of talented designers and writers, brought together by Croppinsville to bring you the latest news, fun product reviews, exciting challenges and dynamic designs. Together we are going to tune you in to terrific tutorials, sensational swaps, and some super fun memes. We'll also amuse you with games and reward you with lots of Blog Candy, Raks and Prizes!

What is Croppinsville you may ask? It's a new store just starting out that will have some awesome prices, spectacular sales, super great customer service, a fantastic customer rewards program, and free shipping with orders over $60. Make sure to come check us out! http://www.croppinsville.blogspot.com/

Make sure to check out Croppinsville's latest contest. Allie Gower is the owner and she is one awesome lady. Right now to be entered for a chance to win one of FIVE prizes all that you have to do leave a comment telling Allie your opinion on what it takes to make the best scrappin' store on the web. What makes you keep coming back? Here's the link.

Life's Gotten In The Road

Sorry readers...it's been a pretty busy week. With the weather warming here, the kids have had ball practice or something going on evey night this week. I sure hope that next week, things slow down a bit. I've got a couple of really nice projects to share with you.. Hopefully I can get them uploaded over the weekend.

NSD Blog Candy Results

Okay, I've finally gotten around to doing the random draw for my NSD and 1000 hit giveaway...I had a total of 23 eligible. Here are the results...

Susan Zennario... please email me your address. mamabear@woh.rr.com

Blog Candy...

In celebration of National Scrapbook Day and 1000 hits on my blog, I'm offering blog candy..so what you need to do is leave me a comment and a link to your favorite blog. You must post by 11:59 pm today..I'll draw the lucky winner tomorrow morning.

Now what are the goods...I've created this cute little card holder and 4 Changito Thank U Cards. I'll also be thowing in some other goodies, too. Those will be a mystery. So comment away all..

Don't forget to visit The Pink Stamper. She's having a celebration on her blog in honor of NSD..Go have some fun and participate in her challenges.

Yiippeee...Happy National Scrapbook Day...

Today is your day to enjoy the day..oh wait, don't we crafters enjoy the day most days?! Anyhow, in honor of NSD Day scoot on over to the Pink Stamper's Blog . She's going to be posting some new tutorial videos as well as offering some challenges with a chance to win some fun prizes. So what are you waiting on? I don't know when the fun will start but it'll be great.

Also, be on the lookout for blog candy soon. When my site meter hits 1000, I'm going to celebrate.