Stamp n' Scrap Hawaii- Challenge #2

Happy Aloha Friday and hope your day is just as beautiful, wherever you may be, as it is in Hawaii. This has got to be one of the most beautiful days, anyone could ask for. Bright, sunny, blue skies, and a nice breeze with the fragrance of the plumeria flowers in the air. Wow!!! God is truly so good and it is by His hands that this great beauty was created. My girls are off in the family room entertaining one another and just laughing and giggling away. I love it. As their mommy, it blesses my heart to hear (and see) the joy in their spirit and their little hearts. I am truly blessed. Thank you Lord!

Now, as for the week's SSH challenge, we were given this very beautiful image to work off of. Check out those colors. Don't they make the prettiest combo? Yes, the layout and details are great but...I was so inspired by the color combo. Very gorgeous and vibrant. However I selected only certain colors to work with and this is what I ended up with...

I was so inspired by the beautiful Accordion bags/purses that Maria (Stampin' Inspirations...) created and decided to take a try at it. My 11 y/o needed a gift holder to put her little bags of trinkets in, that she will be giving to one of her girlfriends. Perfect! I had the perfect gift holder in mind, for her. So there I went, on to creating it. Of course I geared toward the younger age.

I love the "Girlie" images from Penny Black. As I mentioned earlier, it reminds me much of my girls. This image "Always Here", the DS paper kit "Blossom", and the designer ribbons are just a few of many items sold at Little C's.

Just as any other project, the measurements of this Accordion Purse can be adjusted according to one's needs. In our case, this will suit the need of the little trinket gift bags just perfectly.

Purse Details:
Stamp: "Always Here" by Penny Black (Little C's)
Paper: "Blossom" kit by Three Bugs...(Little C's)
Ink: SU! markers
Accessories: ribbons, stickles, designer brad, scallop & circle punches, oval nesties, CB Dots folder.

I appreciate you stopping by. Pop on in at Stamp n' Scrap Hawaii to check out what the rest of the DT's came up with. Hope you will be inspired. Till then...Aloha and God bless~

hugs in Jesus~

Pure Joy...

Hope you all are having a wonderful "Aloha" Friday. It's been a busy but very blessed day, in our household. Got lots to do...does it ever stop !?! (lol). Looking forward to our Glama Gurlz gathering tomorrow with the very talented sisters, here in Hawaii.

Okay now, this newest card created was actually inspired by my 11 y/o daughter. Colors, paper, embellishments, and image were all selected by her and her HEAVY encouragement (lol). All I needed to do was, the layout and puttin' it all together. How easy huh!?! Not to mention fun. Anyway, when she selected the image, automatically I said "Oh how cute...for you and your two sisters!" She says.."No mom. It's for me, Bella, & Malia (her two bestest friends)". Oh well, I tried =0)

So here is what we came up with...

The DS paper is part of the "Blossom" kit from Three Bugs in a Rug. This kit is great. It has everything you need to create the perfect card or scrapbook page. The sentiment "Pure Joy" is an actual sticker, also included in this kit. As for the stamp, this cute image is "Girls Rock" from Penny Black. I own several of their "Girlie" images. Not only are they cute but, I just think of my three girls whenever I come across girlie stamps. We also applied stickles on the girls clothing and hair, giving it a little sparkle.

Both "Blossom" kit and Penny Black stamps can be purchased from Jen of Little C's. Pop on over and check out her goods.

Below is what we decided to do on the inner part of the card. The corner pieces are also stickers, included in the "Blossom" kit. Cool huh!?! Well, this too was a fun card to work on.

Card Details:
Stamp: "Girls Rock" (Penny Black)
Paper: colored stock and DS paper (Three Bugs in a Rug)
Ink: SU! markers, versa craft black ink
Accessories: felt flower/button(Hero Arts), ribbon, stickles, gold cord, CB embossing folder

Thank you for stopping by. Be blessed!

hugs in Jesus~

Tis' The Season...Take Three

Aloha Everyone! Today is our Christmas Stampin' All Year Long's sketch challenge three. Check out the sketch Maria challenged us with. It's great right!?! Looks fairly simple, right!?! So why did I wait until the very last second (before it was due), to create my card??? Why, why, why??? I have to STOP! doing that. It was such a rush job and no one else to blame but me, myself, & I!!! (lol). Although I must admit, it was a fun card to make and I guess it's safe to say that I'm pleased with it, after all.

For a great lift, check out the rest of "CSAYL" divas and their take on this challenge. Hope you'll be inspired and come along and play. Lots of time left to jump in. Have fun and enjoy!

Okay now, here I share with you my very last minute card. In other words...my rush job (lol). I just love this stamp. It's gotta be the cutest. This image is "Snow Family" from Penny Black, which I picked up from Little C's just two days ago and couldn't wait to use it. I created the background using a CB embossing folder, puffy velvet for the rims of their snow caps, and designer snaps (also purchased from Little C's).

As for my snowflake charm, I created this first by cutting out a few snowflakes. Using the cricut, the cartridge "Accent Essentials", and Jen's tutorial on how to create your own chipboard, I went to town. Once my snowflake chipboard was done, I then colored it with a Stampin' Up marker and piled tons of crystal glitter all over it, giving it that crystal effect. IRL this snowflake turned out so pretty. Card Details:
Stamp: "Snow Family" (Penny Black)
Paper: Stock (SU)
Ink: SU markers
Accessories: Ribbon, Glitter, Cricut cartridge "Accent Essentials", Puffy Velvet, Designer Snaps

Have a great week...Aloha and God bless!

hugs in Jesus~