Remember the good old days.

Hey there,

I wanted to share a card I made for a few challenges.

It is for:

Embellish Vintage Color Challenge :: Sponsored by Pixie Petals

Challenge No. 38 ~ Browns and/or Make a Scene!

& Kazan's Sketch 65

I am also using this card for the MFT DT Challenge.here

Happy Krafting, Shaz

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Recipe:

Tools: paper Trimmer, EK Success.

Paper: Crumb cake, So Saffron & green{?} cardstock and DP, SU!

Stamps: "Well Read", MFT! Nursery letters Stampin' wheel.

Embellishments: green staples,Crochet lace

Ink: Sepia Distress ink. Copic markers

MFT gift-to-go

The MFT Wednesday stamp club Has a fun challenge for a gift bag so I mixed it up with:

 Color Throwdown & 2 Sketches 4 You

 Kazan's Sketch         Regina's Sketch

  

Rosemarie's Sketch                       The whole set

Happy Krafting, Shaz

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Recipe:

Tools: paper Trimmer, EK Success. Epic six and swiss dot folder scalloped circle and butterfly punch Martha Stewart.

Paper: eggplant, So Saffron & Durango cardstock and DP, SU!

Stamps: "Well Read", MFT!

Embellishments: ribbon, Brads

Ink: Jet black, Staz-on. Copic markers

It's been tooooooo long!

Hey my Crafty Freinds,

I have been so behind on blogging, I have not had a post in over a MONTH!

I recently started instructing the EK Success: S.D.U. Scrapbook Design and You classes at Michael's Craft Stores. With this new ExCiTiNg endeavor I have not had time to create in my home most of my efforts are in the store.

My favorite blogs have not taken a break while I was away and I know I missed out of some fabulous challenges. YEs, But today I return for some fun! 

Check these out. 

 

I am in L-O-V-E with using felt right now.  So.... the {: embellish :} challenge was perfect for me and the Kazan's Sketch #63 Is a fabulous sketch!

I used some Staz-on to stamp of the red felt to create this plush sofa and on the hard wear for the sentiment.  I layered my copic colored WTG-Well Read image in her favorite cozy spot, Et Voila!

I also de-bossed some card stock with a swiss-dot pattern for the floor.

I thought it looked like a real floor.

Happy Krafting, Shaz

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Recipe:

Tools: paper Trimmer, EK Success. Epic six and swiss dot folder

Paper: Pink Brown and Yellow  cardstock, SU!

Stamps: "Well Read", MFT!

Embellishments: Hard wear,Basic Grey. Pink striped Ribbon,MFT.

Ink: Jet black, Staz-on. Copic markers

Well Read... plus a Bonus!

I just got my 1st "MyFavoriteThings"~VIP kit! And it is totally RaD!

I orded the Well Read kit it came with wonderful Basic Grey paper, ribbon, mini brads and a cool new Die!

The VIP kits are only available for a few days at the time of release. 

I used the Kazan's Sketch #60 and some inspiration from Cinema Sat. Challenge~ Annie .

 

I also made a bookmark for one of my kids with Courtney's bonus sketch.

 

I have not used my Copics in a while but  they sure are fun!

Happy Krafting, Shaz

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Recipe:

Tools: paper Trimmer, EK Success. Epic six and MFT Die

Paper: Black Card-stock, CTMH. B&W DP, Basic Grey. pink and orange cardstock, SU!

Stamps: "Well Read", MFT!

Embellishments: Chipboard sticker and brown ribbon unknown. striped Ribbon,MFT.

Ink: Onyx black, Versa-fine Vintage photo, rangerersa-fine Vintage photo, ranger

My how they grow!

My kids aren't babies anymore. As of September I will have 3 in school full time and 1 SK. It's bitter-sweet. I love seeing them grow and am excited about the future. I still love my babies.

Anyway here is a baby card for some of this weeks challenges. 

{:Embellish:}quirky, cutesy, clean style

Laura's Sketch #60

Only 1 and a half week for the school bell to ring.

I haven't done any school shopping, my grade oner will need a "big kid" backpack. {sniff} 

I also have stuff to label for school. Do you have stuff to label for school??? 

Leave a comment telling me what you label for school?!

**I have Mabel's labels coupons to share!**

Happy Krafting, Shaz

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Recipe:

Tools: paper Trimmer, EK Success. Making Memories Slice and "Animal Cracker"card

Paper: Blush Card-stock, Bazzill. DP Webster's pages. Crumb-cake, SU!

Stamps: "Mon petit amour", SU!

Embellishments: Button, Making Memories. Vanilla Ribbon,SU! Twine

Ink: Onyx black, Versa-fine

Scoll Bird

Hey Friends,

I have been to family camp and back with the kids.  We had so much FuN! Now that I'm back I still behind on my crafty things and my "vintage MAC" is in the shop getting a make-over!

Yes, I call my computer the Vintage Mac, LOL!

I finally grab my Hankster PC and made time to post a recent card.

It's for Embellish's latest challenge. Have you seen it!

 Gorgeous isn't it! I used Laura's sketch #58 to make this card.

{close-up}

Hope you are all keeping well this hot summer!

Shaz

{details to be posted}

framed Kindies!

Hey all! Summer busy-ness is here. But I have a project I can't wait to show you. This is a picture frame I have fancied over a few times. I used Laura's Sketch 57 to refurbish this old ikea frame.

I have wanted to showcase the kids when each of them was in Kindergarden for a while. I had a hard time putting an design to the concept. I also had a hard time picking colors for the frame since each on the kids is wearing different colors. The black and white worked best.

 I wanted to have a ribbon bow but it wouldn't have worked.  This old Ikea frame is a traditional frame so there is little space for layering. I used punches to make thin layers that can fit in the limited space.

Here is what the frame looked like before. These are our first family picture taken with our youngest. Happy Krafting, Shaz

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Recipe:

Tools: paper Trimmer, EK Success. Ek Success and Fiskars Punches.

Paper: DP & rose, SU!

Stamps: Plain Jane, Verve Stamps and "For the love of dots" Practicing Creativity

Embellishments: none

Ink: Onyx black, Versa-fine

Christmas in July

It has been so hot in Souther Ontario that I may have wished is was winter a few times...

Today I didn't even know we have the air conditioner on!

This  winter/Christmas theme card will help me chill out a bit.

This card is based on Kazan's Sketch 57. I love this super fun sketch I had lot of great idea from it!

But! I 'm heading over to my cousins for a few day and pack most of my scrappin things up.

Here it is: a card with no stamps and half my materials.

Happy Krafting, Shaz

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Recipe:

Tools: paper Trimmer, EK Success. Martha Stewart Punches.

Paper: DP & teal, SU!

Stamps:  None

Embellishments: Ribbon, Pearls & rhinestones, Dollar shop.

Ink: non

New stuff and party peek.

Hello!

I am still preparing for my daughter's Mad tea party. I have a picture today of some of the baking I have been up to. I want to show you what I made with my new Epic Six! I have been saving up for the machine for a few months. And when I got it I totally forgot that I didn't have any embossing folders or Texture plates... LOL! So two week later I have cut and embossed a few little things. I also got some fabulous new stamps from Practicing Creativity Designs.

Lucky me, Kazan's Sketch 55 and Caardvark:embosss Challenge were perfect for this card.

Here is a peek at "What's cookin" for my kid's Mad tea party... only 2 more days!

Happy Krafting, Shaz

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Recipe:

Tools: paper Trimmer, EK Success, De'vine embossing folder,Cuttlebug.

Paper: blue and black, SU! brown and green, CTMH.

Stamps: For the Love of Dots and Barefoot summer, sets by Practicing Creativity Designs

Embellishments: twine

Colors: Jet black, Versa fine. markers by Copic.

Father's cards.

Lots of great Challenges going on the week.  And a few of them are for Fathers day!

Like Cards for men  and Stampin Sister's in Christ

I have decided to make a Card set for my husband's father's day. I always tell him to keep some card at work "just in case" but I always forget to give him the cards! LOL here is the set I made 

The set includes:

1 birthday card 1 postcard and 1 tag

2 congratulation cards

1 Dear father card and 1 tag

Envelopes and a matching box

I used argyle for the Cinema Saturday Creative Challenge #83 - The Greatest Game Ever Played and the bicycle image for the Moxie Fab World Challenge: I Want to Ride My Bicycle .

I also used Laura's Sketch 54 for this card below!

I am sure this set will be used up and waiting for replacements in no time!

Happy Krafting, Shaz

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Recipe:

Tools: paper Trimmer, EK Success, border punch. EK Success,

Paper: DP and Chocolate chip, SU! Outdoor denim and sage, CTMH.

Stamps:well scripted and time for you, SU!

Embellishments: twine

Colors: Basic Brown, SU! outdoor denim, CTMH.

Man!

Hello ALL!

Crazy days around my house, Just busy running around getting Momma stuff done.

Here is a card I made in the middle of the night for:

Laura's Sketch 53 & an Anniversary &

InLinkz Challenge #1 – Boy birthday card

Recipe:
Tools: paper Trimmer, EK Success. sewing Machine 
Paper: spotted DP Tangerine & Baja cardstock, SU! 
Stamps: Totally tools, SU!
Embellishments: Roosevelt letters, American Craft.
Colors: Chocolate Chip ink, SU!

Green Glamor.

Can you say Green Glamor! Today I am all about green and beads. Do you bead? I have made many pieces of jewelry over the years. But! I have never used beads on a card, today's is the first. I also have a beautiful glass bead necklace to show you! Let check out the card...

This beauty is for Cinema Saturday Creative Challenge #80 - Becoming Jane, Embellish Butterflies Color Challenge , Out of the box #20 and the Anniversary Sketch at 2 Sketch for You!

Did you see the beads on the butterflies body? I love the way it looks. The Cinema ladies have a Jane Austin theme going on with Becoming Jane. Fabulous chick flick, about the life of Jane Austin! The lace flowers are very appropriate for tea time with Jane. The first Cinema Saturday challenge was a Jane Austin movie did you know that? I didn't, wish I done that one too!!!

 Okay More beads...

These are some hand made glass beads I bought in Mexico. Don't these green and blue beads look great together? I had them in a long strand before but my little one broke the string. So I have given the necklace a makeover.

 

Happy Krafting, Shaz

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Recipe:

Tools: paper Trimmer, EK Success. Small butterfly punch, Martha Stewart. 

Paper: Kiwi kiss, Crumb Cak3 & cake Card stock, SU! Lace acetate, Making Memories.

Stamps: NONE

Embellishments: White Grosgrain ribbon, Walmart. 1/2 Pearls & pearl beads, Dollar shop. Black flower, Queen B. Satin Kraft ribbon, Martha Stewart.

Colors: NONE

Pocket o' Dandilions

I hope everyone had a good Mother's Day. {even if your not a mom}

I hope you all had some extra love!

Here is a card I made for some more challenges.

Cinema Saturday Creative Challenge #78 - Much Ado About Nothing

Everything But the Kitchen Sink Challenge 14

Challenge #38 - John 4:23

Kazan's Sketch 52

Happy Krafting, Shaz

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Recipe:

Tools: paper edger, Fiskars

Paper: Cream, Chocolate chip and Night of Navy Card stock, SU!4"velum envelope, JoAnn's.

Stamps: You're Dandy, Practicing Creativity.

Embellishments: Brown satin ribbon, Walmart.  

Colors: Chocolate Chip ink, SU!. Blue ink, Kaleida-color.

Mother

Hey everyone, How was your international Scrapbook say?

I had a blast! Started my morning by hosting a workshop. You should have seen the wonderful pages they made with the kit I provided! I spent the whole day scrapping with 40 other wonderful crafters.

I LOVED IT!

Today I have a Mother's day card. This is a CAS card for this week's Splitcoast Challenge and I also used the 2 Sketches 4 You Laura's Sketch 51.

Happy Krafting, Shaz

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Recipe:

Tools: N/A

Paper: 5" White card base, JoAnn's.

Stamps: Well Scripted, SU!

Embellishments: Floral mini file, Marcela K. Paper flower,e. Rhinestone flourish, unknown. Grosgrain ribbon, Walmart.  

Colors: Chocolate Chip ink, SU!.

I know it's pink...

Hey all. This is one of the first card I made with my Bombshell stamps.

And It's PINK! If you haven't noticed I am not a fan of pink. I have pink issues! When my girls asked me to paint there room pink I choose a salmon. I just couldn't do it.

This card is a based on Laura's BONUS Sketch, PIO #15 "Spring", Jazzy Paper Designs Inspiration Challenge 6- Count Basie and the Caardvarks- monocramatic challenges.

Bombshell stamps are having a blog hop next wednesday and if you like pink you will want to stop by. I will have a few beauties for you.

Happy Krafting, Shaz

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Recipe:

Tools: Doily lace Martha Stewart punch

Paper: Pretty in pink Cardstock SU!, Black CTMH, White CTMH

Stamps: Mermaid Treasure, Bombshell stamps

Embellishments: 1.5" pink and white Grosgrain, May arts

Colors: Jet black Staz-on ink, C-7 100 RV21 E51 RV04 R22 Copic

Granny's apron

Hey all,

I still don't have a camera cord. I have contacted Fuji and the are out of stock right now. I hope I can get one soon... Here is a card for a few challenges.

Cinema Saturday Creative Challenge #75 - Oklahoma

I used this Challenge for most of the inspiration!

I had a vision of a granny's apron. I used gingham paper to fold a fan and trimmed it with lace, pearls and twill ribbon. I didn't tie a bow because I thought this knot would suit a granny making jam much better. All perfect elements of a souther granny. I also used the sentiment from a PCD stamp set. I thought it was the perfect quote for a souther granny to say: You're Dandy.

I flipped the sketch at Laura's Sketch 50 

Monochromatic card, I used Core'dinations paper and sanded it for a weathered look.

And last but by far not least!

Piled it on with Challenge #15 "Spring"

Happy Krafting, Shaz

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Recipe:

Tools: 1/2 inch circle punch, EK success. Sanding block

Paper: Vintage teal, Core'dinations. Black and White Gingham DP, Making Memories. White cardstock, CTMH.

Stamps: You're Dandy, Practicing Creativity Designs

Embellishments: 5/8" teal twill, May arts. pearled lace, Hobby Lobby.

Colors: Jet black, Staz-on ink.

Anya on a cloud

I made this card with Kazan's Sketch 50

Here is a card I made with the sketch turned.

The clouds are stamped with the PCD You're Dandy set.

Hope you enjoy you day.

Is anyone out there going to Scrapfest in Kitchener, ON?

Happy Krafting, Shaz

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Recipe:

Tools: N/A

Paper: Suede cardstock, SU!. White cardstock, CTMH.

Stamps: You're Dandy, Practicing Creativity Designs. Yoga Anya, The Greeting farm. Peace, Gina K

Embellishments: N/A

Colors: Cocoa CTMH ink. Night of Navy,Pink, SU!.Copic

Birdcage+giveaway update

Hello Krafters!

I need to tell you that tomorrow is draw day for the blog candy. I have added a white gel pen, liquid pearl, Co-ordinates paper, more ribbon, more everything to the great stuff you already see in the picture. Tomorrow, when I announce the winner. I am going to post an updated picture of the blog candy too. So you can Ohh and awe at it! 

Go here to enter.

Here is a lard I made for Kazan's Sketch 49 and the stamp club I am in.

The ladies at stamp club have challenges each other to make a swap card using the last thing we ordered.

I was so excited about it I made all my cards the day we finalized the plans. {YEAH!}

The 2 Sketch 4 you  Challenge was great to work with for this project. I used stamps from Stampin' Up and The Purple onion.

Happy Krafting, Shaz

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Don't forget about the Blog Candy giveaway!

Go here to enter.

Back from Spring Break!

Hey there my Kraft friends,

I have been away for a while but with good reason. The family and I took some time to go to Disney World! YEAH! We had a great time together with Grandma and Grandpa. But things happened while I was out of town, wonderful things too! I received an Audrey award from the ladies over at the Cinema Saturday Challenges. Thanks you SO Very VERY Much!

This week the feature film is 13 Going On 30! SO very Funny! You have to watch it, You will have a fun time laughing at Jennifer Gardener's expressions. The challenge is to use geometric shapes.

I chose circles. I also used pink , like the dress in the ad and birthday as a theme.

I used some new stamps. I am SO excited to have from Practicing Creativity! SUPER CUTE!

I also used Laura's Sketch 48 from 2 Sketch 4 You.

Happy Krafting, Shaz

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Don't forget about the Blog Candy giveaway! Go here to enter.