Featured!

I am so excited and thrilled that I was featured on the Making Memories blog as a guest designer. They asked me to create a fall/Thanksgiving project to share and I came up with these 3 cards using Making Memories products. Check out the feature and view instructions on how to create these cards HERE.

My Font!

I'm a font! :-) Recently I submitted a sample of my handwriting to www.kevinandamanda.com and my writing was made into a font! It is available for free download here .

Check out my sentiment fonts too!

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Baby Food Jar Pin Cushions

I wanted to share a little project that we did for craft group that was super fun and super easy! These pin cushions are made from baby food jars! Check out the tutorial here.

Things I'm in Love with right now...

I wanted to share a few things that I am diggin' lately...

the Clarisonic Plus is my new favorite skin care tool! This little tool is amazing and gets my face super clean! Think of it like an electric toothbrush for your face. My skin has never been softer, smoother, and even toned! I LOVE my clarisonic!

The Essie Fall Collection is super cute! The colors remind me of hunting, wool sweaters, and beanies. My favorite is the Angora Cardi. Such a fun color!

The Metric Fantasies album has been playing in my car stereo all month. I love Emily Haines voice and the chill indie feel that this band has.

My new Blowfish Shoobaloo Maryjane flats are sooooo cute and soooo comfy. You'll

spot me sporting them all season long! So cute for fall and great for running errands or wearing around the house. I think they're even cute enough to wear out to dinner :-)

Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin candle from Bath and Body Works is the perfect combination of fall scents. I've been burning this at my house ever since the Halloween decorations went up last week. Even though the weather is still warm here in Southern California, these fall scents remind me of the changing seasons.

I am loving my City Style Puff Sleeve Knit top from New York and Company. It is elegant, simple, and comfy! I love New York and Company for their polished styles and awesome coupons!

About a year ago I picked up a Green Room Eco binder from Target. I loved the fun modern print! This school year Green Room came out with some great new patterns, so I picked up a few more. I love using office supplies that have great style! Ha ha!

Have you tried the new Sharpie Retractable pen?! It is AWESOME! I always loved the Sharpie Pen...but sans cap makes it even better!

Recent Publication

I know, I know...I have bee the world's WORST blogger lately! I have been in a creative slump, and have felt uninspired. I don't know what it was...maybe the hot weather??? Anyway...I think I am coming out of it :-) I recently made some new digital card for my photo card blog. Check them out here. I have some new product that I can't wait to use and a card swap coming up next week, so I have some things that I will be sharing very soon. For today, I wanted to share my most recent publication in Cards Magazine. This sympathy card I made was featured in the September 2009 Issue. So fun to see your work in an idea book! I'll be back soon with some new projects!

Diaper Cake

So, this is my first attempt at making a diaper cake. I am bringing this as gift for a baby shower this evening. The process isn't hard, but it is kind of long.

You start by rolling up diapers and securing them with rubber bands. You then tie them around a bottle of lotion, or a baby bottle and build up. After you have completed the "cake" you can decorate with Ribbon, flowers, stuffed animals...or anything you want.

I think it turned out really cute!

Catching Up

Yesterday I was able to attend the Scrapbook Expo in San Diego.  I took some great classes and I was able to buy some new product.  One of the classes I took was a Melissa Frances card class.  To my surprise, Melissa Frances herself taught the class!  So fun!

I was also awards a few blog prizes, and I don't want those who nominate

d me to think I forgot! :-)

First is the Lemonade Stand Award, given to me by Sparkly Pink Star.  Thanks so much!  The award is for being a blogger who has a great attitude and shows gratitude

The next award I received was an award given to new blogs and blogging friends.  This was given to me by Alaine and Becca Roo.  Thanks guys!

And last but not least is the Makes My Heart Smile Award from Becca Roo.  So sweet!

Debbie's Crocheted Dish Scrubbies

This isn't a papercrafting project, but it is a super fun and functional crocheted project that my mom taught me.  I was able to persuade her to let me video the creation of one of these little dish scrubbies.  The video is below. 

Basically you need about 11 yards of tule or netting.  Cut the fabric length wise in 3 to 4 inch sections.  Roll your sections into balls and you'll be ready to crochet!  My mom, Debbie, will explain more in the video.  Hope you like it!

Scraptasitc Blog Award

I am thrilled to be the February winner of the Scraptastic Blog Award! Thank you to all who voted!

A Little Update

Well, we are here is Long Beach, and we are almost done unpacking!  My big project tomorrow is to finish up my Craft Room!  Maybe once everything is out of boxes I'll be able to create a few things to share :-).  I have a ton of Thank You Cards to send out...so that will probably be my first papercrafting project.  I'll try to make a video or two towards the end of this week.

Our move went pretty smoothly...nothing broke and nothing lost...as far as I know.  Long Beach is very different from San Diego, but I know that over time it will become home.  

I just wanted to give a little update and let you all know that I'll be back to blogging soon :-)

Cake and Candles

I wanted to share another birthday card that I made for all of my November Birthday friends and family this month.  Hope you like it!

This morning has been interesting.  I woke up feeling a bit under the weather...Jim had to go to an early meeting, so I made myself breakfast and tried to take it easy.  I occasionally get an Ocular Migraine, which is what I was experiencing this morning, as well as a sinus headache.  I went upstairs to take some medicine and get in the shower and nearly stepped on a Lizard in my bedroom!  Yes, a Lizard!  I screamed and jumped up on the bed.  Fortunately Jim got home only a few minutes later and was able to catch it and take it outside.  The thought of it roaming around the house gives me the chills!  I know they are harmless, but they are creepy!

Supplies: Bazzill - cardstock, scalloped edge; Melissa Frances - rubons, metal frame, glitter wings; Making Memories - buttons; America Crafts - ribbon; Anna Griffin - patterned paper.

I am also excited to let you know that Sherri and Ashley both gave me the Artey Pico award!  Thanks guys!

The "rules" for the Arte y Pico award are:

1. If you are an award winner, show the award, the name of the person who gave it to you, and link back to his or her blog.
2. Pick 5 blogs you think deserve this award for their creativity, design, interesting material, and for contributing to the blogging community.
3. List the author's name and link to his or her blog.
4. Leave a message on the blogs of those you've selected.
5. Link back to the original Arte y Pico blog http://arteypico.blogspot.com/, so all will know the origin of the award.

Here are 5 blogs that I would like to share to pass this award to:

1. Button - her Swanky Bags are so cute and so original!
2. Regina Easter - her creations are soooo cute!
3. Beatriz Jennings - Betty's work is so shabby and wonderful!
4. Paige - she has an awesome vinyl lettering business, and so many wonderful creations!
5. Nancy - such unique fun designs that are so inspiring!

Kadee's Cards - Custom Photo Cards

I am excited to announce the launch of my Photo Card service!    Need a unique an inexpensive Christmas Card?  How about a Baby Announcement?  Party Invitation?  I can help!

Check it out at Kadee's Cards

Challenge Winner!

Thank you to everyone who participated in my little challenge!  I had such a hard time choosing a winner that I turned to random.org to help me pick.  And the winner is....Gayle!  Please email me your address and I will send you the newest issue of PaperCrafts!

Here is a little snapshot of the entries:

Weblog Award!

I am so excited to announce that I've received my first weblog award from Becky at Scrapbooking - A Long Time Beginner!


Here are the Rules for the Award:
1. The winner can put the logo on his/her blog.
2. Link to the person you received your award from.
3. Nominate at least 7 other blogs.
4. Put links to those blogs on yours.
5. Leave a message on the blogs of the people you have nominated.

So Here are some of my favorite Papercrafting and Crafting Sites:

1. Homespun with Heart - Danielle is one of the most talented papercrafters I have come across and I LOVE visiting her blog and seeing what she has created!
2. Iralamija - Bety has some beautiful creations that she shares! I'm sure you will love her blog!
3. Swanky - my friend Button makes some super cute handbags - check them out!
4. My Next 30 Years - Shanna has such a fun blog, and her work is so so so good!
5. Scrap This - Nancy has such a unique cute style, I love to stalk her blog :-)
6. For the First Time - Daniella's work is fun and original...check it out.
7. Dannis Doodles -I found Dani's blog through Create My Keepsake. I always enjoy looking at her cards!

So now I'm off to tell these guys about their award!

Just Playing Around with the Blog Layout

I am going to be experimenting with my blog layout over the next few days...so if it seems strange, please be patient...I'll get it how I want it eventually. :-)

New Blog Layout

So as you have noticed...I have changes the look of my blog. What do you think? Love it? Hate it? Feel luke warm about it? Like the old one better? Let me know. :-)

Want $30,000?

My brother-in-law and father-in-law built a BEAUTIFUL home! They are offering a $30,000 bonus for finding a buyer! As advertising for this amazing deal my husband, Jim, created some funny You Tube videos. Check them out! While you're at it, check out the house at: http://3611monseratehillct.com/

Windmills

We just got back from our Palm Spring mini vacation.  We had a great time relaxing by the pool and just having no plans.  The weather was scorching out there so it was a good thing that our resort had a pool and misters over the sitting areas.

On our way out to the desert we passed thousands of windmills!  I thought it was so interesting and unusual, but Jim thought they were no big deal.  Here is a quick visual of what they looked like.

San Diego Cooks

I am so excited to be a part of the new San Diego Cooks blog! It features tried and true, delicious recipes.

Who would have known that I would end up knowing a little bit about cooking! When I was growing up I resisted learning how to cook, I always had an excuse (and hoped that my husband would do the cooking someday). When I married Jim I started preparing meals from the Better Homes and Gardens cookbook and they actually turned out good! Since then I have tried many many recipes and techniques and I really do like to cook!

So, if you want to check out some of my recipes and some other recipes from a few other extremely talented chefs...visit http://www.sandiegocooks.blogspot.com/.

Jim's Blog

As many of you know, Jim has a blog: Ask Jim Anything. We have a question for you! Head over to his blog and post a comment about the white shoes he wants to purchase. Thanks!