Just Wanted to Check In...

Hi Everyone!! I know it's been a while since I've checked in, but things have been a little hectic for our family. We ended up having to move (again!) and are still working on getting settled. We are currently staying with friends and trying to figure out how to fit a house full of stuff into a 15x15 storage unit.... not an easy task!

As far as my scrapping... I haven't been creative in a while, and it's KILLING me!! I am working on setting up a nice little space though, and I hope to be back to creating VERY soon!! I even went as far as trying out for a couple of DT's... still waiting on the results! :)

I miss all my on-line friends, scrappy & otherwise & I am working on getting back on here more!! Thanks for sticking by me!! <>

Hello Fellow Bloggers!!

Hey Everyone!! No, I have not dropped off the face of the earth! Things have been just REALLY crazy busy with our family these past few months!! We've had good things... end of school year happenings, graduation (including party) & a great vacation to Williamsburg! And we've had some not so good things... electric & phone issues with our apartment, Dean STILL hunting for a job (though this seems to be going better) & Victoria had her tonsils & adnoids taken out (not a really "bad" experience, but a bit scary!

So anyway... I'm starting to get things a little more back to "normal" (whatever that is! LOL) I've even managed to scrap a little recently too!

Here are a few pics I wanted to share!

Oldest daughter, Jessica, Graduating from High School!

Pics of the Graduation Cake that a friend helped make

(she did most of it... I'm still learning!) for the Party.

A couple pics of the set-up for the party.

Some fun pics from our Williamsburg Vacation with friends!

And a few pics of recent projects.

Gradution Cake: Supplies ~ BG Alyssa; Prima Flowers; Extra Flowers From Cake; Misc. Gems; MM Mini Brads; Cricut Cartridges (Home Decor & Calligraphy)

A Day At the Beach (Altered Fram): Supplies~ Glitter Paper from Mothers & Daughters Creations; Misc. Cardstock; Cricut Cartridges (Disney Princess & Opposites Attract)

  North Carolina Zoo: Supplies ~ Sassafras Lass Papers; Bazzil Cardstock; Prima Flowers; Misc. Snaps (all from Scrapbooks & Stuff on-line Store); Cricut Cartridges (Calligraphy Collection & Alphalicious)

Phew! Well, that's my past couple of months in a nut shell! LOL Thanks for looking & have a GREAT DAY!!

Exciting News!

I am excited to share that I was asked by the lovely Nana at Scrapbooks & Stuff to be the Design Team Coordinator for her new Design Team!! I am thrilled and honored to be working with Nana, Vanessa & a very talented group of Designers! Please come on by & join us for monthly challenges, tutorials & more!!

Sharing a couple projects...

Hello to all my fellow crafters & bloggers! :)

I just wanted to share a couple recent projects I created!

This first layout was for a challenge at Me & Moms Big Ideas. The challenge was to use a stamp to create a border or frame. I used a flourish stamp to create a frame around a couple of pics of my favorite fur-baby, Freddie! I was also able to work this layout into the Sketch Challenge at Urban Anthology!

I also wanted to share the graduation party invitation I made for my oldest dd's graduation party (personal info. was whited out for posting).
And, finally, this last project was for a Doodling Challenge at Me & Moms Big Ideas. I had wanted to "try" an all-dooled page. Now that I have... I'm not sure I like it... but I did it & it's out of my system... for now! LOL

This is a photo of my niece. :)

TFL! Have A Great Day!!

Time Stands Still...

I wanted to share a heritage page I did of my grandparents on their wedding day in 1939. I decided to go with a bit of color on this layout & use papers from Kaiser Craft (one of my new favorites) & also paper from Best Creations, both of which can be found at the Mothers & Daughters Creations store! I also used Prima Flowers, Kaiser Craft Pearls & die cut title & flourishes from the Calligraphy Collection Cricut Cartridge. The flourishes were crackled using Helmar 2-Step Crackle Medium. :)

TFL! Have A Great Day!!

Happy Wendesday!

Happy Wednesday, Everyone!!


WOW! It's been a busy couple of weeks!! I've been working a bunch, trying to catch up from Mother's Day!! LOL BUT, I finally DID catch up yesterday, and then got myself a little ahead today! And... I have a DAY OFF tomorrow!!


Since I got off a little early today, I was able to do a little creating this afternoon! I started creating this layout for the "Non-Human" challenge at Me & Moms Big Ideas, then got stuck & remembered the sketch I found at this great new site Scrapbooks & Stuff. So this layout I did for both challenge! And I also did a Card Sketch Challenge at Scrapbooks & Stuff by one of the members. The card sketch is actually from a great blog Inspirational-Card-Sketch Challenge Blog.


This layout uses some of my new favorite paper by Kaiser Craft, Prima Flowers, Kaiser Pearls, Misc. Bling Flourish from Wal-Mart & Generic Black Cardstock.

And the card uses some fun DCWV Glitter Stack paper, Prima Flowers, American Crafts Ribbon, EK Success (Martha Stewart) Border Punch, Misc. Gems & stamp & Generic Cardstock.

TFL!! Have A Great Day, Everyone!!

Belated HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY & Mothers & Daughters Creations Blog Roll Wrap Up!

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY to all of you wonderful mom's out there!!

I had a wonderful day! It started with dh sneaking off early in the morning with my younger 2 girls & picking up breakfast from my favorite breakfast buffet place! My girls delivered it to me in bed, along with wonderful handmade cards, pictures & poems! Then, they all gave me a beautiful new quilt for our bed! It was a nice, relaxing day!

The week leading up to Mother's Days was CRAZY!! I ended up getting a stomach bug that had been going around work, and was down for the count on Wednesday. But the rest of the week, I didn't have time to be sick (no matter how bad I felt!!) I ended up working 7 hours Thursday, 8 hours Friday & 10 hours on Saturday!! And inbetween all that, dh and I were running around trying to get our van fixed, so it would FINALLY pass inspection... which it did!! WOO HOO!! We've been trying since November, and it ended up costing us, in total, over $1000 to get it fixed! But it's all legal & safe now! YEAH!!

AND NOW....

I would like to send out a big THANK YOU to all of you who participated in our first ever Mothers & Daughters Creations Blog Roll! You have until May 16th to upload your projects! Every challenge has a special prize, and the more you play with us, the more chances you have to win!!!

Here is the list of the challenges already posted with the designer who hosted and the prizes!!

Day 1: Card with multiple layers challenge hosted by Cathy
Prize: Daisy Bucket Summer Cottage paper and 2 lengths of ribbon

Day 2: Scrapbook Sketch Challenge hosted by Robin
Prize: Crafty Secrets Accordian Album

Day 3: Treasure Boxes and Gift Bags hosted by Cathy
Prize: Green & Yellow Treasure Box

Day 4: Candle or Table or Tray Decoration hosted by Maria
Prize: Lilac Flower Rinestones from Kaiser

Day 5: Vintage Style Borders and Embellishments hosted by Tamara
Prize: Collection of Vintage borders and embellishments

Day 6: Spring theme ATC hosted by Leah
Prize: ATC Kit

Day 7: Recipe Card Challenge hosted by Melissa
Prize: SEI Morning Meadow epoxy stickers.

Day 8: Card with at least 3 flowers challenge hosted by Giovana
Prize: Butterfly Kisses Stamp.

Day 9: Homemade Touch Gift Challenge hosted by Dawn
Prize: Stamps from Daisy Bucket.

Day 10: Flower bouquet challenge hosted by Mia
Prize: 3D Bouquet in a Tea Cup

Thanks so much for all your support.

Day 9 of the Mothers and Daughters Creations First Annual Mothers and Daughters Traditions Blog Roll

Welcome to Day 9 of the Mothers and Daughters Traditions Blog Roll and yes, another opportunity for yummy blog candy. Need a little something extra you can make yourself to add a homemade touch to Mom’s gift for Sunday? If you are looking for a beautiful but simple project, visit Dawn for a fabulous challenge and some great ideas for quick projects you can make from things you have on hand. Leah, Cathy, and Kathryn have also joined in with samples so drop by their blogs for even more inspiration.

Speaking of sentiments, are you having trouble finding the right greeting or poem for your cards? Look no further than Kathryn’s blog. She’s compiled a blogful of poems, quotes, and sentiments that you can generate from your own computer with her fast and easy tips and tricks.

Have A Great Day!!

Day 8 of the Mothers and Daughters Creations First Annual Mothers and Daughters Traditions Blog Roll

Today is the regular “Thursday Card Challenge” at Mothers and Daughters and our blog roll continues with a special treat.

Giovana is hosting the challenge so hurry on over to her blog for all the details – challenge, blog candy, and a stunning card to inspire you. Leah, Cathy, Dawn have also made samples for this challenge. And if you love butterflies, be sure to drop by their blogs and increase your chances of winning some beautiful blog candy. Cathy has a special post today as well. Ever wonder what that flower on your card really signifies? She’s posting today about the Victorian meanings and the symbolism behind some popular flowers.

Have A Great Day!!

Day 7 of the Mothers and Daughters Creations First Annual Mothers and Daughters Traditions Blog Roll

This is lucky Day #7 of the Mothers and Daughters Traditions Blog Roll. We’re getting away from cards and scrap pages to take a crack at recipe cards. Share your recipes and get some cool ideas for making recipe cards from Melissa. (Hint, I hear she has a template to share as well.) Drop by and see what Cathy, Giovana, and Laurie have also come up with.

I made a cute little house-shaped mini recipe book to keep in my kitchen! :) In it, I've added all those family favorites from my mom, grandmother, dh's mom & his grandmother also. I'll keep it on a hook right over the counter so I have them within easy reach!

Do you remember the beautiful embellishments on Cathy’s Treasure Boxes? Drop by her blog today for a tutorial on how to create them - Part 2 of our Fabulous Floral Three Part Challenge. Leah is also making some so be sure to stop by and see the designs she’s created.

Don't forget to go back and see what challenges you might have missed so far! There is some wonderful blog candy up for grabs!! Also, visit the MDC Blog for all the details!

Have A Great Day!