NO BREAKFAST but the snow is gone

Today I'm working on my card for The Burtonesque Dolls Challenge on Tuesday May 4th. This is going to be such a fun challenge and I hope to see a lot of your crafty enteries!  And a little Blog Candy to win never hurts!

Ok, so just a little morning rant this morning and then we'll move onto my card!  I adore my family and there's nothing I wouldn't do for them, however, this morning they all SUCK!  Just a little because it's kinda funny.  Or at least it would be if it wasn't me it happened too.  The loving "SUPER MOM" that I am!  I put on my SUPER MOM cape last night and made my loving family a yummy Slow Cooker Spiced Oatmeal, (click this link in pink if you want the recipe) so this morning they would wake up to the smell of breakfast made.  Oh and it smelled amazing!!!  Now, I was happy to hear how excited they all were and out all the bowls and spoon came throughout the morning.  I went to grab a bowl, opened the lid and it was srapped clean!  NOTHING... and had been left on to bake into a cement like substance.  So not only do I not get this yummy nut, fruit and spiced oatmeal, but I get the scrub the crock pot!  Good thing I love them so much!

I picked this card because the sun is shining and the snow is gone!  YAY!  The image is stamped with Stays On black ink, onto clear vellum, then use a small brush and a little glue to colour the image in, sprinkle with embossing powder.  It's attached to the paper with brads, then layer with lots of paper! 

***CNS NEWS***

It's almost GIVEAWAY time, 5 days left to follow my blog, leave a comment on the CREATE A CRITTER post and share my link to it!!!!  I was going for 100 followers, so 200 would be good for bragging rights...to myself!  Four away...

Tomorrow is "Inter" National Scrapbook Day and I will have a fun project posted with video for you to make too.  Links provided if you want to enter the challenge I entered!

Sympathy Card

With Sympathy

This morning I made a Sympathy card for my Mother in Law.  I'm not even sure if I've made one before.  It wasn't a "fun" card to make of course.  However, with the mutted colours and words like sympathy and I'm there for you, it turned out simple and pretty.  I used Graphically Speaking for the tree cut at 3".  I added the buttons too in mutted matching tones.  The card is an Easel Card and all the measurements are on this link. 

I used all SU paper (I know you're shocked)!  The stamps I borrowed off my girlfriend and they are SU, Warmest Regards and Absolutely Fabulous.

***CNS NEWS***

I have updated CNS Famous Followers to include all my lovely new followers!  I so apperciate you all!  I've already mentioned this on CNS Facebook Page, (have you joined yet?) but as I was updating this morning I am now 8 away from 200 Followers! 

The Create a Critter Giveaway is still on until May 5th!  Don't forget to Follow me, leave a comment and shamelessly plug my blog on your blog, hehe!  I like to share!

VIDEO Episode #15 Alice Through the Door

ALICE IN WONDERLAND CHALLENGE

Yes, I have counted right, I will post Episode #14 sometime next week?  For now I went a little colour crazy and made this card for the Friends Having Fun Pop Culture Challenge #1.  I love challenges because I get to do something new and well...challenge myself.  I hope this inspires you to go colour crazy! 

These are The Greeting Farm digi's and I love them!   If you get inspired to make something bright, feel free to post your crafty creation on our (that's me and you) CNS FACEBOOK PAGE I like to share and so should you. Here's hoping your day is cheery and bright too!

(Honest, I didn't mean to make it ryme, but I guess that happens from time to time)

THANKS EVERYONE

Thanks for hopping by for The Burtonesque Dolls Blog Hop!  Everyone did such a great job and it was so fun to be apart of.  Thank you to everyone who left a comment!  Our first challenge is coming up on May 4th, so get ready!  Also, I should have thought to add a photo of my husband to yesterdays posting!  I am kicking myself that I didn't.  So here it is...

It's still his favorite costume!

There was also some mention that it looks like I am wearing a"bike helmet" in my profile photo!  Well, how can you tell with such a tiny thumbnail picture.  Let me tell you I am slightly horrified that it looks like I'm wearing a bike helmet.  Here's the picture!  Nope not a bike helmet!!!!

Onto crafty stuff!  Fun and Mental Changes sent me an award yesterday. 

Here are the award rules:

1. Post the prize on my blog.

2. Mention the blogger who tagged me.

3. Give the prize to 5 friends.

4. Post on my blog the link to their blogs.

5. Announce everyone on their blog.

6. Make a list with 10 things that I like.

Sending this off to these crafty blogs:

1. Gigi's Creative Designs

2. Liz's Paper Loft

3. Heartstring Design's

4. Sweet Teetle

5. Kreative Krafts

Well, off to take kids to school then think up something crafty to make today...

You guys don't miss a beat!  I'm going to copy Liz's Paper Loft and put down the 10 Crafty things I love!  She's so smart!!!!

1. My Cricut, it's only been 4 months but we have bonded
2. My Cuttlebug, textured paper makes me happy
3. My ATG Gun, sticky tape that goes forever
4. Paper, I LOVE paper, it's a healthy addiction
5. My Digi's, I had never even heard of a Digi until I started my blog, holy it's been 4 months!
6. Blog Challenges, I love learning new things
7. Stickles, they make everything they touch sparkly
8. Making Memories cutter, a good cutter makes all the difference
9. Cusinart Crock Pot, oh ya, dinner is ready when everyone gets home
10. My Blog Stalkers, you guys are so fun!

THE BURTONESQUE DOLLS BLOG HOP

Welcome Burtonesque Hoppers how did you like Margie's crafty creations?  I hope you're having a blast!  It's almost time for The Burtonesque Dolls challenges to begin! Woot woot!  So, let's have a blog hop and what could be better than to label it (as Beetlejuice would say):

"It's Show Time!"

Quote: "One night while reading a gruesome tale"

This blog hop will showcase our DT, their styles, and creations! And some of our DT members will have some Blog Candy for you!
(At Canadian Nickel Scrap'n I have a Create a Critter Giveaway, follow, leave a message and share.)

The Blog Hop will start HERE and end HERE... why? Because there is a fabulous prize at the end of the blog hop to be won! While hopping around you will find a little clue from each DT member's blog. You will have to think about the clue and answer the riddle found here. The first person to get this correct will win our fabby prize pictured below! Now, I know that for all you Burton fans this may be quite simple... but that is why you have to race to be the first to collect the clues and answer the question correctly! So get to hoppin'!

Start You are already here:

Most of all I want you all to grab a bowl of popcorn... or your favorite snack, sit back and enjoy! We look forward to hearing from you all and please give the Dolls some lovin' your comments and visits put the "Burton" in The Burtonesque Dolls!

There will be Fabulous Prizes to win. Each team member has posted a quote that has a part that ryhmes either before it or after it. You must be the first to leave a comment here with these steps:1. collect and complete the quote that each DT member has posted on their blog. 2. Give me the name of the film the quotes came from. Have fun and good luck!

Don't forget our first challenge is next Tuesday the 4th! Check back here to get your "assignment" and show us your Burtonesque style!

If you like this Digi, you can grab one at Stampinsanity.  Now that you've been here, hop on over to Nancy's blog and check out her crafty talent and get another clue!

Thanks for Hoppin' by...

VIDEO Episode #13 Jacks Joy Fold Challenge Card

Oh, now I love Halloween and especially anything Jack Skellighton! Those are Jack ears I'm wearing for my Profile photo. Even my paper scissors have a Jack charm on them! So, I thought I would give you all a warm up for tomorrow's Burtonesque Dolls Blog Hop! Even though this post has "nothing" to do with tomorrow's fun! 

I found this Joy Fold Card Tutorial this morning and thought it would be great to try!  This is a really fun card to make!!!  All the details are on the link above.  Just click.

I made this for the Macabre Monday- Music Challenge. 

This image I drew for my husband a few years ago.  He wanted a tattoo, so this was the first one I sketched for him.  I have more, but those are for other post's!  This image represents my husband and I!

Don't forget The Burtonesque Blog Hop starts tomorrow, play along for your chance to win some great Blog Candy!  Also, there's the Create a Critter Giveaway I am hosting, at Canadian Nickel Scrap'n.  Follow me, leave 1 comment and share my blog for a chance to win!  And... Scrappin_3rdeeschick has some Blog Candy.  Pop over and Follow, she's handing it out when she hit's 50 Followers.  She's almost there!

BLOG CANDY EVERYWHERE!

I have updated my CNS Famous Followers posting and added my newest Followers.  Pop over and hop around to check out these craft sites!  If you follow me I'll add you too:)

Can't wait for tomorrow's HOP!

***One more thing... go over to HERE too take a look at Shelly's AMAZING Explosion Boxes... yes, that is plural!  She did such a beautiful job!  Let her know what you think.***  

Preserves Pear Card

Preserves Perfect Pear

This is my 2nd crafty fruit card off this cartridge.  There are so many fun things to craft with.  It goes well with the "Perfect Pear" stamp from SU called Picture This.  I cut the pear at 2 3/4" with layers to follow.  Then I cut the tags on the same page at 2" and 1 3/4" layered.  The holes don't line up when you layer so I stuck a button there. What got me going was the pear designer paper and it all went from there.  Then I added some Stikles for the seeds and accenting leaf.  Summer is coming (even though it snowed over night here) and with so many sweet images, this should be fun!  Can you say MOJITO!!!

GET READY TO HOP!!!!

Starting Tuesday, April 27th will be The Burtonesque Dolls first Blog Hop!  Feel free to follow The Burtonesque Dolls Blog so you won't miss anything.  My card is finally ready and I can't wait to share!  Show the love and follow my fellow Dolls.  Will you able able to figure out the clues?

Lookie at me, I'm a DESIGN TEAM MEMBER

I'm a Burtonesque Doll

I might have mentioned something was up.  Well, a few days ago I came upon this amazing Blog The Burtonesque Dolls and they were on thier last day of a DT Call!  Now my love for Halloween, Jack Skellington and anything Tim Burton I applied.  Fingers crossed, 2 days later and I was in!  This is my first DT (and it shows) and everyone has been so great helping me. 

We are having our first Blog Hop Tuesday April 27th.  Be sure to join in and see what Tim Burton movie we will be portraying.  There you'll find out what our Dolls first challenge will be.  Don't miss it.  I'll have more for you but there is a game that you get to figure out!  Hop over and Follow this fun blog so you can see what we're all up too.  So be ready to hop your way through the world of Tim Burton.

Almost forgot ENTER HERE for your chance to win a Create a Critter cartridge.  Follow me, leave a comment and share my blog:)

Video- Episode #11 My Special Helper

I brought my helper in for this card!  It's his first video card so he's worried no one will like it.  (Sigh... I'm so proud)  Please leave my sweety some love if your feeling it!  We got into the Doodlecharms, such a fun cart!

 

Thanks for leaving a comment if you do:)

ENTER HERE TO WIN THIS GIVEAWAY!

TGIF- Tomorrow is EXCITING

If your in "Like" with my CNS Facebook page then you already know I'm working on something BIG!  I am so excited to share it with you all.  But you'll have to wait until I'm ready to share it.  Almost there...

GUESS WHAT!!!!  Made by Momo picked her fav YouTube video's of the week and she picked my...Explosion Box video as one of her favorites this week!  YAY, I am so surprised and honored.  Huge thanks to her.  A lot of people have said they want to make the Explosion Box and some already have.  I have set up a Mister Linkie under the Explosion Box posting so you can link your crafty Explosion Box there.  Then we can all swing by and see.  You know me...networking!  Can't wait to see the wonderful variations!

BLOG AWARD (I am so stinkin late posting this)

Thank you to Liz's Paper Loft  for passing this onto moi!  I'm supposed to write 10 things that make me happy and I have been  pressured. Fine, here's 10 things that make me happy!

1. 
   
   My Family, including my Hot DH and awesome kids
2. 
   
   My cat when she lays on her back in the morning because she missed us
3. 
   
   My house, close the door and it feels safe
4. 
   
   My Mom, that she's finally coming home Monday from the UK
5. 
   
   Spring, the trees and grass are going green...finally
6. 
   
   The Ice has melted off the lakes so we can start boating...finally
7. 
   
   My Jeep, because it's so darn fun
8. 
   
   My Motorhome because every weekend can be a Mini Holiday
9. 
   
   My Cricut, since getting it for Christmas, it's opened up a whole new creative side of me
10. 
    
    All of you inspiring, strong, creative ladies.  What a lovely bunch you are

1.Tracy's Treasures

2. Made By Momo

3. Rosemary Reflections

4. Scrappy Mel

5. Scrappin_3rdeeschik

****Enter HERE for a chance to win a Create a Critter****

I have updated my CNS Famous Followers for you to browse.  Start blog hopping these amazing blogs:)

Video- Episode #11 Sweet Strawberry's

I got the New Preserves Cart:)

I've had this cartridge for about a week and waited until today to open it.  I picked up some fruity paper and inspiration from Rosemary Reflections.  This card did not have an exterior sentiment, shocker.  I stamped on the inside.

***ENTER HERE***

I am hosting a Create a Critter Giveaway.  Click on this link, Follow, Leave a comment and share.  Please leave one comment and Good Luck!

Follow me and I will post your blog at CNS Famous Followers for a quick link to other Bloggers:)  Go blog hop around these crafty blogs!

Video- Episode #10 Life is a Beach Challenge

Life is a Beach Challenge Card

Holy, I've made 10 video's!!!  Here's my challenge.  You can enter this fun challenge over at Made by Momo.  This is her first  challenge.  Make sure to post your creation and have fun:)

Check out this CNS inspired Mother's Day Explosion Box by

Scrappin_3rdeeschik.  She did an amazing job and even changed it up a bit!  Blog hop over there and let her know what you think!

Enter to win a Create a Critter by click on this link, Follow, Comment and share this fun Giveaway!

*******ENTER HERE*******

Follow fellow bloggers on my CNS Famous Followers.  If you're new to following me, I'll post you there too:)  Get a quick link to these amazing blogs!

Video Episode 9- Mile High Apple Pie

A little break from paper, cutters and Cricut to make a Mile High Apple Pie. I was supposed to make this for my family yesterday. However, the Mother's Day Explosion Box took all day to make, film and edit. As a Thank you to my DH and kids (since I monopolized the computer too) I made them this pie today, SURPRIZE!

Mile High Apple Pie
Pre Heat oven to 400 degrees

Pastry

3c Flour

1c Vegetable Shortening

1c Ice cold water

pinch of salt

Combine flour and salt in large mixing bowl, cut in shortening with pastry cutter.  Add cold water, mix until combined, form into ball.  Cut in half and roll out to 1/8" thickness for both top and bottom crusts.  Set half of the rolled crust into a pie plate, set aside.

Apple Mixture

12-14 lg Apples

3/4c Sugar

3tbsp Flour

2tsp Cinnamon

3tbsp Butter

pinch of salt (optional)

Topping

3tbs Sugar

4 tsp Cinnamon

Peel and thinly slice apples into a large mixing bowl.  Combine in a seperate bowl sugar, flour and cinammon then gently fold over apples until coated.  Pour apple mixture onto bottom crust, evenly spread out butter.  Take second half of rolled out crust and gently lay over the apple mixture.  Roll the top and bottom crusts together forming a seal and pinch for good seal.  Brush the top of your pie with water, sprinkle combined sugar and cinnamon. 

Bake @ 400'

Time: 45-55 min

Serving: 8

Enjoy!

I posted this apple card a bit ago and thought it would go cute with this pie video:)  You can find out more info for it at Doodlecharms Apple.  I wish I had time to make an apple card!

You can still enter to win a Create a Critter, I will be adding this link to all my new posts.  Leave a comment HERE for your chance to be entered to win this cute new cartridge:)  If you comment under this post (Mile High Apple Pie) for the Giveaway, you won't be entered to win.  I don't want that... I just notice that My Paper Trail has posted some super cute cards with this cart!  Hop over and take a peek!

Follow CNS Famous Followers to connect with all my new Followers and thier blogs.  It's a quick way to connect. If you follow, let them know you found them at CNS:)  And a HUGE WELCOME to all the new CNS FANS on Facebook, 42 new Fans since yesterday!!!! 

Video; Episode 8- Mother's Day Explosion Box

MOTHER'S DAY GIFT & KEEPSAKE

This is a fun gift (I made for my Mom still stranded in the UK) to make.  And depending how you like to embellish it could take a bit to complete.  I used Graphically Speaking and Sweet Treats cartridges for this gift box.  But mostly family photo's. This video was big enough to make 2, but I cut it back for one.  Let me know how you like this Epic gift and maybe if you'll make one too? 

Here's the LINK for this tutorial I found.  I hope this helps along with the video.  If you make one, post a link or photo to my CNS Facebook fan page!  We'd love to see your crafty project!

Make sure to enter to win a Create a Critter by clicking on this link, follow, leave a comment and share the love by passing it on.  Kinda like Hot Potato:D  You can't win by leaving a comment on this post:(  So click HERE!!!!

FINALLY UPDATED: CNS Famous Followers!!!  Check out this quick link to these great new Bloggers, follow and share the love!

PHEW!

Happy Monday

I am working on a BIG project...OK 1 hint.  It's a Mother's Day Project, which is Sunday May 9th.  It's time consuming but so fun because it's mostly creating and building with your Cricut, stamps, punches ect.  You get to use all your stuff for this one!  I am making a video for it and I hope I can squeeeeeze it into one video for you. 
It's Epic and my biggest project I have made for you.  I hope you'll want to make one too.

***Create a Critter Giveaway***

Make sure you leave your comment HERE for your chance to win this cute cartridge.  Thanks for Following and sharing this great Giveaway on your blog:) 

I'll be updating my CNS Famous Followers soon to add all my new Followers that joined over the weekend!  I have peeked at some of your Crafty Blogs already and can't wait to share them with everyone!  Check out So Sweet n Simple, she just won a Robots Cart from My Creative Time!

Video Episode #7- Stranded

Episode #7~ Stranded

Happy Friday Friends and TGIF because 2 days of sleeping in (which I'm fooling myself because there's no way my boys let me sleep past 7:00am!) and lounging!  Of coarse I'm kidding myself, more like 2 days of chores, yardwork and kid wrangling! 

Life's a Beach cartridge

Hope you enjoy this Stranded video, watch and you'll see why! 

*Create a Critter Giveaway*

Click on Create a Critter post for your chance to win this cartridge.  If you haven't checked in awhile, click HERE to see some of the new Followers Blogs.  Blog Hop over and share the love...

Create a Critter Giveaway Goal Reached

WOW...my goal was reached in 24 hours!  Looks like we have lot's of time to add more Followers and expand the Blog Stalking!  New Goal...150...175...200 JK;P  Maybe I'll add some fun little stuff since I've made you all wait so long for the Giveaway! If your popping in and want to enter the Create a Critter Giveaway, Follow, leave a comment and share my link.

I would like to welcome all my new Followers and hope you enjoy this blog and many others I have listed at CNS Famous Followers, including you.  (If you have a blog and I have not listed it next to your name shoot me an e-mail.  I want people to find you:)  Also, I love to do "shout outs" to other blogs especially if you steal recreate any of the projects I have posted!  I like to encourage Blog Stalking and Following;o)

I think you're all the sweetest and your comments are so wonderful and appreciated!  I had a busy "Family" night so I was only able to pop in a little!  I would love to make a video today but it's a half day at school...so we'll see? 

Almost There, Follow, Comment and Share

Almost there... 1 more Follower and my little Blog will have hit a milestone, 100!  It all went a little quicker then I thought, so I could have done the drawn a little sooner.  Oh well, once I hit 100 all the rest is gravy as they say!  Who is "they" anyway? 

Thanks everyone and Good Luck!  Make sure you Follow and comment so you have a chance to win the Create a Critter cart!

VIDEO Episode #6- Easel Card

Wow, almost at 100!  You guys are amazing and so fun to share with!  Thank you so much for joining...and staying!  And thanks for posting my link to your blogs, it's really sweet:o)  Follow to Create a Critter Giveaway, Follow me, leave a comment and pass it on for your chance to win!  Also, you can become a Fan HERE, where I give hints about future posts and where you can share your projects

I made a Video, my first in about 3 weeks!  Whoa... I posted this Easel Card yesterday and liked it so much I thought I would make a video for you!  Let me know what you think.  If you make it post it HERE so we can all enjoy it! 

Here's what I used

Stamps: SU Teeny Tiny wishes

Paper: Melon Mambo, Chocolate Chip, Close to Cocoa pattern paper

Extras: Sweet Treats Cart, Graphically Speaking (Coffee Cup), Swiss Dots embossing folder, Word Window punch, Modern Label punch

Don't forget to Follow and leave a comment HERE for your chance to win the Create a Critter cartridge as I approach 100!  If you're already a follower leave a comment HERE for your chance. 

Create a Critter Giveaway and a card.

CRICUT CARTRIDGE GIVEAWAY
(Become a Follower and be sure to leave a comment to win...don't forget;)

My little Blog is approaching 100 Followers. I had mentioned I was thinking about doing a Giveaway to thank all my crafty Followers. Even if your already a follower enter for a chance to win.  I hear the "Create a Critter" cartridge is pretty exciting so I thought this would be a fun Blog Candy giveaway! This cartridge was not given to me by Provo Craft; I had to dig into my (husbands) pocket to make this happen!

But wait...(just like the infomercials, I love the "But Wait") there is a catch! Of course I'm looking to expand my creative reach with you all. All you have to do is...

1. Sign up to become a Follower (I'll try to enter you all on my CNS Famous Followers link)

2. Leave me a comment; tell me you’re Favorite Critter on this cart (a way to get a hold of you in the event you are randomly chosen)

3. Share the Love and Post a link on your blog to spread the word,

 (if you have one and leave your link in the comments for other people to find you)

I will be announcing the Create a Critter winner Wednesday

May 5th! Right in between National Scrapbookers Day and Mothers Day!  Good Luck everyone!!!!!

Easel Card
I made this card to go with this post today.  However, I could not locate the cord for downloading.  Found it finally!  I squeak it in and here's hoping you all find it.  I missed my Stampin Up class this month as I was still off playing down in the US...or should I say Las Vegas.  My lovely friends made sure to make my cards for me and one of them was an Easel card.  So I measured, scored and used my Cricut to make one.

 I used Graphically Speaking for the Butterfly.  The card is cut @ 8 1/2"x 4 1/4", scored at 4 1/4" and again at 6 1/4".  Then cut a piece of card stock at 4 1/4"x 4 1/4" and tape to last 2" the card or last score line.  Geez...can you follow that?  Cut accenting paper at 1/4" smaller then the card stock to get a nice layering.  Butterfly was cut at 2 1/2" and layer with the Blackout feature.



You Try:

Stamps: SU Whimsical Words (clear)
Paper: Basic Grey, Gable Green, SU pattern paper
Extras: Scallop Oval punch, Wide Oval punch, Graphically Speaking, ribbon

Become a Facebook fan and join CNS Facebook Fan Page. Welcome #80 Patches of Pink, #81 Linda. #82 Brandon, #83 So Sweet n Simple, #84 The Crazy Bug Lady, #85 Scrappin Grannie #86 Concertgirl32, #87 Jennifer, #88 Mzcherub2009, #89 JustDahling, #90 Juli, #91 4 Sweet Angels you can find thier links (if they have one) and other great links here, CNS Famous Followers.  If you follow let them know you found them here:)

Beautiful Blogger Award

BEAUTIFUL BLOGGER AWARD

I received this award a couple of weeks ago, but I wasn't able to post it until now...better late then never:)  Thank you so much to my nominators, Gigi's Creative Designs, Liz's Paper Loft, MisCdaisy Musings and Sweet Teetle.  I am honored you thought of my little blog!  Please check out their Blogs if you haven't already:)

OK, 10 fascinating things about Moi...

1. I love Scrap'n and Cardmaking...obviuosly!  Halloween is my favorite time to make cards

2. I married my BEST Friend, we met when I was 16 and he was 24.

3. I had my daughter at 22, son at 24, then had my baby boy at 27...my kids give me an excuse to play!  I adore my family and my extended family. 

4. I have married my husband twice, 1st at Whistler BC 13 years ago, then again for our 10th Anniversary by Elvis in Las Vegas... that was a surprise ceramony to me.  We are planning for # 3 in Hawaii for our 15th Wedding Anniversary?

5. I love, love, love to camp, boat, wakeboard, ski, hike and drive my Jeep with to roof off.

6. I was going to go study Art, but fell in love.  There's only one crafty thing I can't do and thats Sew.  I HATE sewing!  My sewing machine hates me, so I gave it to a friend!

7. I am only 5 feet tall, I got ID'd when I was 9 months pregnant with my son to buy a lottery ticket and I still get ID'd at the liquor store from time to time.

8.I have 3 tattoo's and want more...I love art in any form.  I sketched the 3 Tattoo's my husband has.

9. I ADORE HALLOWEEN and Jack Skellington from "Nightmare Before Christmas" is my Hero!  I throw a huge Halloween party every year, that takes me 6 weeks to decorate.

10. I had no idea I would love to blog.  I love when someone new Follows and I share thier blog for everyone.  Especially when they get followed back!  Blog Love is the BEST:o)


My Beautiful Blogger Awards List:

1. My Creative Time
2. Disguised as a Grown-Up
3. *Pink Star Creations*
4. Prairie Paper and Ink
5. Suburban Crafter
6. Scrappy Mel
7. Rosemary Reflections
8. Typical Scrapbooker
9. My Paper Trail
10. Ready Set Stamp

Check out these amazing Blogs, share the love and Follow if you haven't already found them!

There are a few rules to accepting the award so here they are:

1. Thank the person who nominated you

2. Copy the award and paste it on your blog

3. Link to the person who nominated you for the award

4. List 10 interesting things about yourself

5. Nominate 10 other Beautiful Bloggers

Sorry this has taken so long to update:

Pop into CNS Famous Followers and check out new Followers to my blog and get quick links to thier blogs:) Welcome #76 Lisa, #77 Dawnie, #78 Kinderstampo and #79 Scrap Works thanks for following and have fun browsing:)  If you follow a Blog let them know you found them through me:)  Share the Blog Love...

Home Again and ready to Play:)

Hi everyone,

I got home last night.  We decided to drive straight through from Salt Lake City and be home for the weekend!  I'm so happy we did, it was nice to wake up in my bed!  Our trip was so great we started to plan another one for next year:)  After I dig through piles and piles of laundry, I'm hoping to spend some time bonding with my Cricut!  I hope you guys enjoyed my few cards I was able to post while I was away:)

I found out while I was on my trip one of my cards has been selected to be in the Gallery for My Pink Stamper website.  I'm really excited and will let you know when it's up.  Hopefully I didn't wait too long to submit...  Also, my great Blog Buddy Emma over at My Creative Time has been selected as a Designer for My Pink Stamper.  Pop over and take a peak at her sweet projects!

Cheers Everyone, have a great weekend!

Cupcakes and Homebound

My last post before I'm home.  Sorry it took so long but Vegas waits for no one.  I was concerned taking my kids there, but it was a great place to visit with a family!  We stayed at Circus, Circus and the kids had a blast there and exploring the Srtip.  They loved all the fun shops and the bright lights, especially the 2 Vegas shows! 

Every night we were all nestled back in our Motorhome by 10:00pm, well before any of the serious partying started.  Even the Flicker guys handing out the "Girly" cards would stop if they saw you had kids!  I was impressed:)

Yum, if you can't eat cupcakes, create them.  When I first got my Cricut I tried this cupcake from the Home Decor cart.  My kids are always heading off to parties so it's nice to have these on hand.  Blue for boys and pink for girls. The paper is from my scrap bin and it's a Stampin Up designer, pink.  Divine Swirl embossing folder on some lavender.

RECIPE:

Stamps: Stampin Up birthday sentiment

Paper: Green Galore, Chocolate Chip, Lavender, Pixie Pink,designer

Extras: Home Decor cart, Divine Swirl embossing folder, Pixie Pink Ink, ribbon, SU Scallop Border punch

Grand Canyon and a Dad card

Grand Canyon, South Rim

The Grand Canyon was amazing...it should be seen!  It was cold and snowed a little.  We walked everywhere and we took a Helicopter Tour over the Canyon.  Then off to Sedona for a Pink Jeep Tour of the Ancient Ruins of the Yavapai Cliff Dwellings and drawings.  Arrived along Route 66 where the movie Cars was based!  Onto Hoover Dam, then Vegas:) 

Grand Canyon on a sunny day

Grand Canyon sunrise

Yep, that's me at the Grand Canyon all bundled!

Red Rocks of Sedona, Pink Jeep Tour

Ancient  Yavapai Drawings, Sedona

Card Time

I made this card at my Stampin Up card class right before I left.  There are so few Masculine cards so I added this one.  A great Father's Day card! 

Woohoo...one shy of 80 Peeps!  Pop into CNS Famous Followers and check out new Followers to my blog and get quick links to thier blogs:)  Welcome #79 Janet, thanks for following and have fun browsing:)  

When we head into Vegas, I'm hoping to find a Crafty Outlet store????  I was thinking as I'm closing in on 100 Blog Buddies, I might find some fun stuff for a Give Away???  I'll let you know if I have any luck.  Also, while I was in the Grand Cnyon I picked up a scrapbooking kit, stickers and patches:)  My boys have been collecting patches and Jr Ranger badges.  So, I started collecting for scrapbooking!

HAPPY EASTER EVERYONE!