A "Creeper" Tin Pail

Happy Saturday. I hope you are all enjoying your weekend. For today's post, I have an altered tin pail from the Target dollar spot. I was very surprised to see these there because they are larger than the minis they usually have. And I know these larger ones cost several dollars more. The shopaholic in me wanted to purchase at least 10 to have on stand by but the rational side of me beat me to a pulp and said NO. lol.

I originally created this to give away as an Easter Tin Pail. In the past years, these have been all the rage. It seems as no one really wants to buy the overly expensive, fluffed up cheap baskets from the supermarket, etc anymore. I mean, I don't blame you as to why you wouldn't. I don't. But there is something nostalgic to them every time I see them. Aren't they for you?

OK so I was saying, it was originally created to be given away as an Easter gift but I loved it so much that I decided to keep it and use it as a mini trash can for my mini scrap area (lol).

Creeper Jill from the brand new rubber stamp Creepin Kit

The Greeting Farm

I think for many, she might not be the cutest because of her expression but to me she is because of her expression. She just looks so annoyed, angry, giving you attitude, being sassy but I think that's what is so great about her. And she reminds me of my sister, who at first sight was like Uggghhh, lol. 

I will be playing with:
My Craft Hot Spot: Tie A Bow
Crafting with Cristina: Cricutless

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Grow

Hello Scrappy Friends! I have a clean and simple card for you today. I just love cards with all the extra frills but, sometimes, I feel that simplicity can be quite as beautiful. Plus, it wont cost me two dollars to mail. Lol! Also, CAS can convey the message even louder. My message for today is: Love your planet. Easy as that.

A2 Size

Sentiment: Give A Hoot Cart

Flower: Smiley Cards Cart

Everyday Character Faces PKS

I will be playing along with :

Peachy Keen Stamps (LFIF) - Flower Power

Scrappy Moms Stamps (TTC) - Smiley Cards Cart

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Christmas Already?

** This is my 2nd post for the day. Please scroll down to see my first one**

Christmas Already? Yup, it seems as tho that that is one Holiday that is on our mind all year long. Well aside from all the family bonding that gets done over the holidays, who doesn't mind the crazy shopping we are allowed to do as well. hehe.

So, the lovely owner of Tickled Pink Stamps and her uber talented pink ladies started the {Pink} Christmas challenges early on in the year so we can possibly avoid the mad scramble of the holiday season (lol, here's hoping but knowing me I'll be down to the wire come the 25th).

Lil Christmas Lad Frankie digi from Tickled Pink Stamps

(Who, btw, is on sale right now. Super cheap!!)

A2 Size

Gatefold Style Card

I'm playing with:
Tickled Pink Stamps Challenge - #12 One For The Lads
Tickled Pink Christmas Challenge - #1 Red, Green and Gold
Simon Says Stamp Challenge - Domi's Sketch



I also created a gatefold style card with ribbon for a Christmas challenge that The Greeting Farm had not to long ago. You see, Christmas is everywhere :) So this style lends itself for several looks and lets you play with it whichever way you like.

Beanie Anya rubber stamp from The Greeting Farm

A2 Size

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Your Smile

Happy Wednesday! I hope your week is going well. I'm here to share with you a card I created in honor of Chloe's Smile challenge. She created this challenge to celebrate her 100th follower and really to celebrate the laughter and smiles that have come her way (hence the challenge theme and title). What she failed to mentioned is that she has provided much laughter and smiles to us, her followers. She is such a stitch. Plus wouldn't you know it, she comes from down under (where there are some incredibly hot men), she's a Team Jacob  kind of gal (don't worry, I wont hold that against you. lol. I'm team Jasper) and she and her incredible sweet friend Carlene are Sex and the City fans. I became an instant fan of the two gals when I learned of their love for my favorite 4 New York women.  So pop on over and check her and Miss Pink Cricut (lucky gal has the pink expression. I'm stuck with the boring champagne one, boooo). 

I used a Special Edition Club Anya Stamp Set from The Greeting Farm 

(One of my absolute favorite stamping company)

I'm trying to get into the habit of creating flatter cards. Don;t get me wrong, I love pop dots and dimensions but its beginning to get pricey having to pay almost 2 dollars every time I want to send off a card. And after some trial and error, I have began making all my cards A2 size.

I will be playing with:
Chloe and her Clip On Koalas - Smile
Simon Says Stamp - Domi's Sketch
Pixie Dust Studio - Let's Go To The Movies (Head on over to check out their super cute digi stamps. They just released a Red Ridding Hood inspired collection - Soooooo cute!!! and they are releasing a British Invasion collection as well.)

Wee Memories - Anything Goes

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"Hop-py-est Birthday"

Happy Sunday Night!! I hope everybody is ready for Monday morning and get the week started (uggghhhh, lol). So it seems as Birthday season is coming up. I just realized that I missed a friends birthday and one my bff will be celebrating soon. As I sit here, typing this, I remembered the latter. Lol, I don't know where my head has been lately.

So onto my project. I thought I would dust off my Birthday Bast cart. I just loved that cart when it premiered and it was one of those that I neeeeeeeeded to have!!! I needed to have it so badly that Ive only used it a few times (since last year -  i know, that's pretty bad). But I know it happens to all of us so I don't feel so bad :)

For the base of my card, I used the gift that comes with the bunny. This is the reason for the odd shape. I welded the shapes together and omitted the faux ribbon it brings. For my bunny's face, I used half a pks face and then drew in the rest. Hey, I'm working with what I have.

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A Creeper Birthday

I can't believe it! I managed to get another card done. lol. I think it has something to do with the fact that it is raining here!!!! The clouds opened up and descended upon Los Angeles. Its quite beautiful but very unique (for us). I even saw some pieces of icy halo early this morning on the freeway.

I'm beginning to accumulate images that I have colored and I am trying to keep that under control. It's great to have ready to go images but it can be harder to then try to match up your paper to them. I read a crazy thing, suggesting I should gather up my papers first but really, who wants to make it easy for themselves. heheh :) This card was inspired by a blog post I read by Carri (A Busy Bee), who is on a mission to use up her scraps. The idea is inspired by Lala's Project 2011 to use up my scraps. I'm always up for getting rid of my scraps since my space doesn't allow for extras/overflow.

I used Creeper Crew Tuesday who is perfect for crazy hair coloring experimentation. She, along with the rest of the creepers, are perfect for the kid inspired sentiments from Inkadinkadoo. They both have that sass :) I also wanted to take the time to admit that I'm a TGF lover. I'm totally on board with that company and all its images. Oh oh :) Thanks for stopping by/commenting.

I will be playing along with:
Simon Says Stamp and Show - Stars
Simon Says Stamp - Birthdays
Anyone for Anya - Birthdays
Charisma Cardz Challenge - Teen Birthday

Hello! and Hop Winner

Happy Saturday!  I hope you had a fun week and are enjoying your mid morning so far. I want to apologize for my bloggy silence. I have been quite busy with some personal stuff which has kept me away (nothing bad, all good). However, I managed to squeeze in some crafty time every night. It only took me a week to create this flower power card. Lol.

Today's card features the technique Charcoal, which is black coloring on kraft paper. The highlights are done with white pencil or pen. I learned this technique from a TGF farmer, sorry the name escapes me at the moment. She's amazing with her cards and coloring. I still need to practice this technique some more but for right now I'm very happy with my outcome.

The image used is Lil Lolita Willow digi from Tickled Pink Stamps (**now only found in rubber form**). The image is colored with Prismacolor Pencils.

I will be playing along with:

Tickled Pink Stamps Challenge - #11 Off the Scrap Desk

Getting Cricky with KAndrew - Simply Sunday: All A Flutter

Scrapaholic by Abby - Challenge #1 (Make up your own Holiday on 3/26. My holiday is "Celebrate Flowers and Butterflies") 

** Now for the I Love Lucy hop winner... CONGRATS!!! #74 Alexandra from Crafty Baubles 

You are the lucky winner of some tasty wine candy :) Please email me your info**

I want to say THANK YOU to all my new scrappy friends. I'm very happy to see that you want to follow my nuttiness. I hope to see you soon again. Actually I hope you do come back because I have some exciting news to share.

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As always, I love to read your beautiful comments.