It is so hard to believe that today is the last day of September!!

Good Morning!!! One more day and it will be October....October feels like Fall! LOL Can you tell I love this season?? :-) Today's post is short, very busy day today! I have a doctors appointment this afternoon, yuck!

Anyway, here is another scrapbook layout. I am not sure how I feel about this layout. I can imagine if I had a little girl this page would fit her perfectly :-) I hope you like! TFL!!

Blessings

Vickie

Fall Delight!!! I am so in the mood for Fall :-)

Good Afternoon! I am so in the mood for Fall! I noticed that the trees are starting to change, barely but they are starting to! I just love it!!! The rainy days *sigh* definitely my favorite season :-)

Anyway, after all the talk about Fall I hope you like my scrapbook page today! I just LOVE this new set from the holiday mini....A season of friendship! I hope you like it too!!! TFL!!

Blessings
Vickie

Recipe:
Stamps: A season of Friendship, Give Thinks
Paper: More Mustard, Really Rust, Chocolate Chip, Cream Confetti, Autumn Vine Designer Paper
Ink: More Mustard, Really Rust, Sage Shadow, Chocolate Chip, Close to Cocoa, Creamy Carmel, Black Stazon
Accessories: Alpine Felt Ribbon, Cutter Kit, Sizzix Trixie Girl

I can't believe I missed yesterday being the first official day of Fall!!! LOL

Good Morning!! I was going to wait and post this one tomorrow, but I really like how it turned out! I used the new Halloween Frights and Frightful Fence from the upcoming Holiday Mini!! This is really a very cute set! That owl is just too cute!! The only image missing was a cute spider so I had to use the one from Batty For You :-)

For those who may not know, I have a scrap nite that works just like my card buffet nite. Those who are into scrapbooking can come and make the scrapbook pages you see here. Everything is precut they just stamp and put it together! If anyone is interested in buying these kits please let me know. I would be happy to provide a mail service for you! If you have any questions just let me know!

Blessings

Vickie

Recipe:

Stamps: Halloween Frights, Frightful Fence JW, Batty for You

Paper: Basic Grey, Basic Black, Kiwi Kiss, Whisper White, Ghostly Greetings

Ink: Basic Black, Pumpkin Pie, Close to Cocoa, Summer Sun,Whisper White Craft

Accessories: White Gel Pen, Kiwi Kiss Striped Ribbon, Ticket corner punch

Okay promise last post for today!!

I really LOVE how these pages turned out! I was actually just playing around with the new designer paper Frosty Days. I am still a bit on the fence with the colors....they didn't seem wintery to me! LOL However, it does work! Well if you have any questions just let me know!! TFL!!!

Blessings
Vickie

Recipe:
Stamps: Punch Pals, Big Deal Alpha
Paper: Bashful Blue, Ruby Red, Old Olive, White Confetti, Frosty Days Designer Paper
Ink: Ruby Red, Old Olive, Basic Black, Black Stazon, More Mustard
Accessories: White grograin ribbon, corner rounder,

Scapbook pages....

Good Afternoon!! This past week has been very busy!! I went to Taste of Home Cooking show this past week. Wow! I have been several times, but I always have so much fun! If you get a chance to go....definitely go! The price of the ticket pays for the magazines that you get, plus they always give out lots of great prizes!! A good friend of mine (hey Marsha!!) actually won of the dishes they cooked, it came in a beautiful bowl!!

Work has been keeping me on my toes as well :-) It seems like there is always some kind of drama going on :-) *sigh* only 11 years until retirement!! LOL

I had my first Christmas Stamp A Stack this past friday! We had so much fun even though we were just a small group! I just LOVE making Christmas cards!! I am so looking forward to Christmas!! :-)

Okay, I was actually so tired yesterday. I slept until 11:30!!! I NEVER sleep that late! I was afraid I might be coming down sick, but I guess my body was just trying to get caught up on sleep:-) I even took a nappie around 1:00 and slept for another hour or so! LOL I know I am so sad :-) The good news is I got in the mood to scrapbook! I haven't been able to stop! LOL So definitely stay tuned this week because I have another three layouts to share with you!!

I just LOVE how this scrapbook page turned out! As soon as I seen the scrapbook sketch challenge this week on splitcoast, I just knew I was going to use this set, Winter Post! I am not sure if you can tell but I used clear iridescent ice embossing powder on the ice rink...perfect in real life! If you have any questions just let me know!!

I hope everyone has a blessed day!! Tomorrow I will be posting Frosty Days!!! TFL!!!

Blessings

Vickie

Recipe:

Stamps: Winter Post, Sanded BG, Brush Stroke, Lovely Trees

Paper: Not Quite Navy, Baja Breeze, White Confettie, Riding Hood Red

Ink: Riding Hood Red, Going Grey, Not Quite Navy, Baja Breeze, Chocolate Chip, Close to Cocoa, Basic Grey, Versa Mark

Accessories: Rope, Punches: Designer Label, Ticket corner, Clear Iridicent Ice Embossing Powder, Dazzling Diamonds, Styled Silver HodgePodge

Happy Tuesday!!!

Good Morning everyone! Well it is back to work for me! Will retirement ever get here?? LOL *sigh* I guess I still have a bit to go....oh well :-)

I just LOVE how this scrapbook layout turned out! Though my pictures do not do it justice! It look a little washed out, not so in real life *sigh* Anyway, I just LOVE this stamp set!! I actually was thinking of Fall when I first picked this stamp set up Sunday. However, I think it fitting for now. I left the space open on the second page for journaling or a second picture. Regardless I just LOVE it!!! Everything just kinda came together, don'tcha just love when that happens??? LOL

Well I better get back to my day! I hope everyone has a wonderful blessed day!! TFL!!

Blessings

Vickie

Recipe:

Stamps: Inspired by Nature

Paper: Old Olive, Close to Cocoa, SoSaffron, Windsor Knot

Ink: Old Olive, Close to Cocoa, So Saffron

Accessories: Cutter kit, Close to Cocoa ribbon, gold brads, Wingo-Sizzix

More Scrapbook pages!!!

Good Morning!! Thank goodness it is Friday :-) It has been a long week! LOL I believe I will go to the library today and pick me out a good book to read! Reading always helps me to relax.

Anyway, I actually have two posts for today! The scrapbook pages I promised and a card for KWerners color inspiration challenge. I really love how these scrapbook pages turned out....but I couldn't get good clear pictures. You wouldn't believe how many pictures I took! LOL These were the best but they don't do the layout justice. They are much better in real life!!

Blessings

Vickie

I have another scrapbook page to share....

Good Morning everyone!! I hope everyone is having a great week so far! I was sick yesterday! yuck!! I am doing much better today however, we are still having problems with our air conditioning. *sigh* That is the way it goes I guess :-)

Anyway, I do have scrapbook page for you today! I just love this color combo and the Cutie Pie Designer Paper. I am definitely going to have to order another package soon!

Today's post is short, but as always if you have any questions please just let me know!! Also, I will have another scrapbook page tomorrow! I know can you believe it??? I have been on a roll :-)

Blessings
Vickie

Recipe:
Stamps: Garden Whimsey, Big Deal Alpha
Paper: Purely Pomegrante, So Saffron, Wild Wasabi, Bashful Blue, White Confetti, Cutie Pie Designer Paper
Ink: Purely Pomegrante, So Saffron, Wild Wasabi, Bashful Blue
Accessories: Punches: Photo, Scallop, Circles 1 1/4" and 1 3/8", Piercer, White Gel Pen

Finally a couple of scrapbook pages :-)

Good evening!!! Better late than never, I guess! LOL Actually the cord to my laptop short circuited. So I have been without a computer until late this evening. It seems like it is always something *sigh* :-)

Anyway, I took an online class back in June (Got Sketch 101)and this was one of the make n takes that they shared with us. The "boy" page is almost an exact case. I changed the colors and used Jersey Shore Designer Paper. I couldn't resist making a girl page as well. I thought they turned out way too cute!! I just LOVE that picture of my nephew :-) He is a definite cutie pie!! You can't tell from my picture but he has blue eyes.

I also have some good news to share... Martine has a blog called Inspirational and she contacted me a bit ago and wanted to feature one of my cards! Of course I said yes! Here is the link to my card if you would like to check it out. Regardless, check her blog out if you get a chance she has a wonderful blog and features a lot of people with all kinds of talent!! Thank you Martine for featuring me!!

Well I am just about ready for bed...it has been a long day:-) See you tomorrow.... I have a very pretty card to share! It is for the Great Swaps Girls sketch challenge!!

Blessings

Vickie

SBSC135...Still trying to get caught up with some challenges...

Hey everyone!! I am still trying to get caught up! I am not sure I will ever get caught up! These scrapbook pages are from the challenge two weeks ago. They sure were a hit this evening! This is a very cute set!! You can't tell from the pic's but some of the images are popped off the pages. Too cute!! Well I am a bit tired, so I am off to bed! I hope to post my card for Beate's weekend challenge some time tomorrow!!

Blessings
Vickie

Recipe:
Stamps: Unfroggetable, Lily Pad Wheel,Brushstroke alph
Paper: Wild Wasabi, Brilliant Blue, Pumpkin Pie, Confetti White, Jersey Shore Designer Paper
Ink: Wild Wasabi, Brilliant Blue, Pumpkin Pie, Apricot Appeal, Bashful Blue, Going Grey, Creamy Carmel
Accessories:Corner Rounder punch, Aquapainter

Scrapbook sketch challenge SBSC134...

Good Morning!! I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend!! At least it is starting to look and feel like Spring!!! If it could just stay this way for several months....*sigh* I am not a big fan of summer :-) I detest the humidity!! LOL

Anyway, speaking of spring...these are the scrapbook pages I came up with for the SBSC134 challenge over at Splitcoasts!! I wish you could see the pages in real life...much prettier! LOL I did add my own second page :-) I LOVE this stamp set Blooming with Love. A perfect Spring set!! Of course there is a lot of watercoloring and cutting out!! LOL However, it definitely made the title pop!! If you have any questions just let me know!! Have a great day!!

Blessings

Vickie

Recipe:

Stamps: Blooming With Love, Big Deal Alphabet

Cardstock: Regal Rose, So Saffron, Sage Shadow, Whisper White, Watercolor paper, Spring Fling Designer Paper

Ink: Sage Shadow, Regal Rose, So Saffron, Really Rust, Pumpkin Pie, Close to Cocoa, Going Grey, Basic Grey, Black Stazon

Accessories: Aquapainter, Wide Regal Rose Ribbon, pewter brads, Photo Corner punch,

More Scrapbook pages!!!

Good Morning!!! I hope everyone's day is off to a great start!! I am feeling soooo much better today!! Thank you so much for all your kind comments about my Bloom Where You are Planted scrapbook pages!! (Maria from CA, I tried replying to your email but it came back undeliverable. I think your system is reading my email as spam?? Here are the dimensions for the Bloom Where You Are Planted pages you requested!! The pattern paper on the first page is 6x6 and then on the second page it is 1.5 x 7.5. Remember my scrapbook pages are 8x8. If I left something out or if you have any other questions just let me know sweetie!!) I am really enjoying the sketch challenges over at splitcoast! If you get a chance give them a try!! Too fun!!

Today's layout is for challenge SBSC131. Again, I did add a second page. This time I actually stamped! LOL Another bold summery layout! Don'tcha just love the tart and tangy set?? It goes wonderful with the Summer Picnic Designer Paper!! Enjoy and I hope eveyone has a wonderful day!!

Blessings
Vickie

Recipe:
Stamps: Tart and Tangy
Cardstock: Pumpkin Pie, Old Olive, Real Red, Summer Picnic Designer Paper
Ink: Real Red, Pretty in Pink, Close to Cocoa, Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, Apricot Appeal,
Accessories: Pumpkin Pie Ribbon, A Perfect Day Rubons, Ticket corner punch, gold brads, die-cut blooms, 3/4" circle punch, 1 3/8" circle punch, 1 1/4" circle punch

Bloom where you are planted scrapbook pages....

I hope everyone is having a wonderful Sunday! Mine is very quiet and peaceful! My dear hubby has to work all day. So that leaves me home alone :-) I will be trying very hard not to take a nap today! LOL I definitely have my days and nights mixed up! I was up most of the night last night scrapbooking and card making! I did this for the scrapbook challenge on splitcoast. I did add my own second page! The only thing I am not happy about is the title! Though I must admit it looks much better in person than the photo you get to see :-) All in all....I LOVE it!! The Summer Picnic Designer Paper is YUM-O!!! I also LOVE this color combo!! The die-cut blooms add that perfect touch!! Okay, I just finished typing the recipe section and had to come back and add....I didn't realize there isn't any stamping or ink used on these pages!! LOL Wow...talk about super easy, huh?!!! :-)

Enjoy!!!

Blessings
Vickie


Recipe:
Stamps: none! LOL
Cardstock: Real Red, Bashful Blue, Old Olive, Summer Picnic Designer Paper
Ink: none! LOL
Accessories: Die Cut Blooms, Real Red Ribbon, A Perfect Day Rubons, Silver Brads

I hope everyone is having a nice restful Sunday :-)

I am wore out! So I am enjoying this nice quiet peaceful day!! I am soooo not looking forward to tomorrow *sigh* another busy week ahead! I have lots of scrapbook kits to put together for friday evening! If you see anything you like, let me know and I would be happy to mail you a kit!
Anyway, on to today's picture! Isn't it darling?? I just LOVE how this layout turned out!! It is a fairly simple layout, with alot of cutting! LOL





















If you have any questions, just let me know!

Blessings
Vickie


Recipe:
Stamps: Prehistoric pals
Cardstock: Soft Sky, More Mustard, Whisper White, Wild Wasabi, East Coast Prep Designer Paper
Ink: Real Red, Tempting Turquoise, More Mustard, Chocolate Chip, Wild Wasabi, Going Grey
Accessories: Cutter kit, Spunky Spots Jumbo Wheel

I am sorry I have been MIA for the past few days :-)

Yeah, it is Saturday!! This past week has been soooo hectic! LOL I am just so glad I was already prepared for my card buffet last night. ( I had to reschedule last week due to the weather). I am not sure what I would have done! I wish now I would have taken some pic's to share with ya'll! Though I am not sure how my ladies will feel about that! :-)
Anyway on for todays pic's. My scrapbookers meet this coming up Friday evening, so I have been on a scrapbooking kick! This layout was inspired by my last card that I posted and a sketch challenge over at splitcoast! Like I said before this color combo and paper (the little bit I used :-) is out of my comfort zone. However, I just love this color combo!! I think the























pages turned out sooo cute!! I hope you like it!!! Have a great weekend!!!

Blessings
Vickie


ps....In case you are wondering why there are very few pic's on my scrapbook pages, it is because I don't have any children (unfortunately) :-)


Recipe:
Stamps: Big Bold Birthday
Cardstock: More Mustard, Real Red, Tempting Turquoise, Wild Wasabi, So Saffron, Whisper White, East Coast Prep Designer Paper
Ink: More Mustard, Real Red, Tempting Turquoise, Wild Wasabi, So Saffron, Versamark
Accessories: Clear Embossing Powder, Linen Thread, Real Red ribbon, Tempting Turquoise Ribbon, Paper Piercer

Wild Child.....

Good Morning!! I hope everyone is having a wonderful week!! As always I am looking forward to the weekend!! LOL How many years to retirement??? LOL Anyway, on to todays pictures! I was supposed to work on a simple 8 x 8 scrapbook page for an upcoming party last night. However, this is what I came up with! LOL Waayyyy to tedious for the party, but I had so much fun putting this together that it turned into a two page spread!! I think it turned out sooo cute!! Just about all the animals have pop dotted pieces and then they were pop dotted on the page! I tried keeping the layout neutral so it could be used for a boy or a girl...which is why I used the natural hemp twine instead of ribbon. Don't you just love the monkey swinging from the twine on the second page??? LOL I took several pictures; however, I couldn't get one without the bird and gater looking washed out. The bird was stamped in bashful blue and the gater in river rock...maybe because the colors were light?? They do look great in real life!! I was hesitant about purchasing the Jersey Shore Designer Paper (so not my colors)...but I am so glad I did!! I hope you like it!!! Have a great day!!! :-)

Blessings

Vickie

Recipe:

Stamps: Wild About You, Zoofari, Big Deal Alphabet

Cardstock: Wild Wasabi, Pumpkin Pie, Brilliant Blue, Whisper White, Jersey Shore Designer Paper

Ink: Going Grey, More Mustard, So Saffron, Pumpkin Pie, Apricot Appeal, River Rock, Bashful Blue, Close to Cocoa,

Accessories: Natural Hemp Twine

Finally, a new scrapbook page!!

I finally finished this 8 x 8 layout! I started it last Sunday but between the weather and being sick, it took me all week not to mention staying up very late Saturday before I was happy with it. My dear hubby's only comment was it didn't look like spring...hhhmmmm men! LOL I have chosen to ignore his comment:-) I love it! I think it turned out very pretty and girlie. I embossed all the flowers with iridicent ice so they are very sparkly. Also, I cut a Groovy Gauva Carousel Note in half for journaling. I hope you like!! Have a wonderful Sunday!!!

Blessings

Vickie

Recipe:

Stamps: Pretty Amazing, Live Your Dream

Cardstock: Ruby Red, Groovy Gauva, River Rock, Designer Paper Ginger Blossom

Ink: Basic Black, Versamark, River Rock

Accessories: Carousel Note, Earth Element Buttons, Linen Thread, Sponge, Ticket corner punch, Green Duo Beads, Iridicent Ice Embossing Powder, Heat Gun, Photo Corner Punch, Stick Pin