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Another fabulous challenge over at Moxie Fab World can ya guess??

Yep....all about maps, AND hearts. The Map to Your Heart Challenge
and you can play too....find it HERE!!

I used Pink Paislee papers, Maraschino twine from the Twinery, MM
Noteworth alphas, the map "pin" bling is kaiserkraft, the heart....a
punch from CM and the red heart bling from Queen & Co.

I "heart" this challenge, and I "heart" creating.....make sure you do
something you "heart" today too!!

Believe....

Believe is my word for this year! I have a long list of why's.....but won't
bore you with those!!....lol!! But this card is truly an inspiration for my
mantra this year!

This is also an entry into the Punches Challenge over at Moxie Fab World.
If you haven't checked them out.....pop over and see what's up in their
fabby world!! Lot's of inspiration!! You can find them HERE.

The blending is done with Distress inks to give the butterfly and sentiment
that soft look, but oh so pretty jewel tones. Both are foam taped to give
them dimension.

Remember.....take that crafty time today.....be inspired....

As for this card, what did I use?

Martha Stewart Bangle Punch
AC grosgrain ribbon (doncha love the weaving?!!)
Unity Stamps (SOTM club both the butterfly & sentiment)
Distress Inks (Seedless Preserves, Peeled Paint, Faded Denim, & Black Soot)
Adirondack blending tool and sponges
B &W cardstock & rhinestones are all from Mike's Recollection collection

Hidden Surprises.....

Over the next couple of weeks, I'm going to post some "hidden treasures".

These are projects I had not had a chance to post....yes, they did not make
it onto my blog yet!! They'll be in and among the other projects I post.

This first post is to enter into the RRR Challenge #39....my second entry
and probably more sparkly ribbon goodness than the first!! You can find
their challenges HERE.

This is a wall hanging I made for Hannah's using the BoBunny Snowfall
collection. I must say, I was beyond happy with the results....and it got
me a "Project of the Week" nod over at the Memorable Seasons website
(posted it there, just not on my blog!!).

I made it by painting a bare wood plaque with white acrylic paint,
then cutting around the "frame" piece from BoBunny Snowfall and
after I adhered it, I sanded around the edges of the piece. Next, I
fussy cut the snowflakes out of the paper and layered them with foam
dots for a dimensional effect. The lacy ribbons down the left side, a
couple of stick pins I made and attached the banners to. The saying
"Snowflakes are Kisses from Heaven" was printed on my computer in
blue ink. Distress ink in Vintage photo around the banners, a few
pearls and an organza bow finished it off!

Being that we are supposed to get our first real snowfall of the year
today.....I thought this was a timely post!.....lol!

Remember to enjoy some crafty time today!

Items used:
BoBunny Snowfall collection
Want 2 Scrap Pearls
Lace Ribbon and organza (stash)
Stick Pins (bead from stash)
Distress Ink--Vintage Photo

Sweet Valentine

More of the fun WRMK Love Struck collection....this LO was made with
that and some yummy twine from The Cat's Pajamas. Being a mom of
2 boys....Valentine pics are scarce...lol....so I did the best I could....lol.

Keep an eye out....I have a post (and video!) coming about the Smash
Books from K&Co!!

Have a crafty day!

Not one, not two....

But yes....three cards! Heading out to a crop for the next couple of days,
soooo, time is short (when you throw kids dental appointments, math
tutors, and an evening get together in there!....lol). I decided rather than
making all the different posts, I'd just pop them up there today....and bring
home new goodies on Saturday!

I kept them all clean and simple.....because the designs are "kitted" at
Hannah's to sell with these yummy papers and products!

This lil' cupid on this card is a cutie.....


And yes, why, it's more twine! Yes, I love my twine....lol! If you haven't
tried it yet....ya gotta....I'm telling ya....you'll be hooked!!


And the kicker for this entire set (including the card from yesterday)....
all four cards made with ONE sheet of patterned paper from WRMK...
yep....they have a 4-way sheet for cardmakers or I use them for minis too.
That sheet, and the bottle cap pack, and a bit of twine, ink, and plain white
cardstock. LOVE simple sometimes!

Any ideas? Gonna start YOUR Valentines soon? It'll be here before ya
know it....you know I'm right.....c'mon.....better get craftin'!

February is Coming

And soooooo, I made a set of simple cards today that will be available as
a kit at Hannah's!! This is the first card.....love the colors, and love the
bottle cap accents available with this WRMK Valentines collection! I inked
everything up with Aged Mahogany Distress ink....super simple, but super
cute!

See you tomorrow with another card! Remember to enjoy some crafty fun!

Items used:
We R Memory Keepers (Love Struck Collection)
Distress Ink (Aged Mahogany)
Twinery Twine (Maraschino)

Vintage Greetings....For the New Year!

Happy New Year!! I've started it with a crafting "bang"!! How about
you?!!

This sweet, simple vintage look card is made with lots of goodies....
but to start, I'll mention it's for 2 challenges....one is at Really
Reasonable Ribbon--the "Sparkle & Ribbon" RRR challenge #39....I
used that pretty teal seam binding ribbon, and the sparkle is both
the stick pins I made, and tho it's hard to see....I used perfect pearls
on the stamped image. The other challenge, is the Simon Says Stamp
"Anything Goes" challenge.

What did I use?
DCWV Mariposa (the pretty paper, and the butterfly)
Spellbinders (labels 13+ classic ovals)
Waltzing Mouse Stamps (Rescue Remedies label stamp)
Just Rite (Fancy Labels Spellbinders 13 compatible)
Zing Vanilla Embossing Powder (the labels 13 background scroll stamp)
Distress ink (Vintage Photo and Broken China (background on the base
which started completely white)
Pins and beads from my stash bought at Mike's
Distress Tool (used on center oval)
Perfect Pearls (mint and mandarin)
Vintage lace from my stash

It's the New Year....have you crafted today?