Here is my birthday card for the Cuttlebug Challenge!

Here is my entry for the Cuttlebug Birthday Party Invites Challenge on the Cuttlebug Challenge Blog.
I thought I would do a card for Cooper's birthday party and see if Cort likes it. She will be making more cards if she does. :) The Cuttlebug is so faboo, it makes projects and cards easy peasy. (I added a pic of a layout I did of my granddaughter in the post below.) I am also working on some fall theme cards for a card swap at Citrus Tree Studio, and a using a few different Cuttlebug embossing folders to do so. Off to create some more, thanks for peeking at my card!

Check out the Cuttlebug Challenge!

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There is a lot of faboo inspiration on the Cuttlebug Challenge Blogspot, and fun challenges this month too! Check it out here. Looks like fun, doesn't it?

I will post a card soon, but here is a layout I just finished using one of the oh-so-fab Cuttlebug embossing folders (I used Coredinations cardstock, SOOOO fun to play with and perfect for using with the Cuttlebug Embossing folders) -

Still organizing, and some show pics

This weekend will find me organizing again, as well as canning more dill pickles, and taking a bike ride with hubby to visit a seafood buffet. YUM on the buffet part! I finally uploaded some pics of my booth at the show, I did not get a chance to take very many, but here are a few, taken toward the middle of the show -








I will be adding to my etsy shop sometime in the next few weeks, once I get a bit more of the organizing bug out of my system. :) I am also planning on stitching up a fleece blanket for myself this w/e, I have some fleece with cardinals and pine branches that I think would be a cozy snuggly blanket for this winter, and I have some embroidery to do on a few totes. I might even get to scrap something, I haven't scrapped in a few weeks and I have really missed it.

Hope you all have a faboo weekend!

Worked on organizing allllll weekend, dang no fun here

But it us starting to look good!!! I got tired of my fifty gazillion piles everywhere. I wanted to wait until after the show, as I kept pulling more and more stuff out to work on. I still want to take poics and post them of the nifty little things I picked up at the show, I will do so, I promise, it will just take me a bit longer. We have also lived in this house for about 3 years now and still haven't hung the pictures in the basement yet! Sheesh. I pulled everything out to look at and see what we need as far as filling in the blanks. I have a little list now, so I will be heading to Hoby Lobby after work on Monday to pick a few things up. We have a lot going again this week, but one of the things is Sew B (YAHOOOOOOO!). I can't wait till Tuesday, a few friends and I go to McD's after work, then head to Sew B. It's loads of fun. Hopefully this w/e I can finish up my organizong, at least what I want to finish for the time being. We will do pickles again, prbably Wednesday, since they are still coming on strong. We did 33 quarts last week, it was crazy. Between dh and the jars we give away, we might be out of pickles before Christmas! he he
I am going to be doing a blog tweaking in the next few weeks too. When I have a few things caught up at home I will start on my blog. I will be doing a contest, so stay tuned. It will be eaasy peasy, just sign up to be a follower. Easy enough, right? Anybody signed up to be a follower of my blog will be entered in the drawing. I'll post more deets when I get close to being ready.
Hope you all have a faboo week!!!

If you are in Nappanee this weekend..........

Come visit me at the festival! I will be in booth R071 (in the red area, between the gazebo and the barn, 2nd row from the gazebo and 2nd from the end). Just look for my tote bags and scrapped creations. Hopefully we will have great weather. This festival is one of the best arts and crafts festivals in the US, it is HUGE and there are lots of faboo vendors. You are sure to find something for everybody on your shopping list.
Here is a picture of one of the tote bags I machine embroidered for a wedding party-


How do you like it? I will be making more machine embroidered items soon. I will be listing some things on etsy too, I'll keep you posted. Hope you all have a fabulous week! Hope to see you at the festival!

Check out the new site!!!

The new Scrap N Art issue is up and available! This issue marks the beginning of paid subscriptions, but a one year subscription is only $9.99 a year and you get boatloads of stuff too!!!

Check out all the info here -
July/August 2009

The July/August issue is the first issue to showcase our completely new design. With more visual inspiration, and dozens of tutorials, tips, and guidelines, we know you will return to this issue time and again for more information, education, and inspiration.

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• 1 Full Year (6 issue) of the Scrap n' Art magazine. Each issue of Scrap n' Art contains over 100 pages of scrapbooking, card making, paper crafting, and digital scrapbooking ideas, tutorials, product demos,sketches, tips, and tricks of the trade.
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• Social networking via friends lists, a messaging center, and customizable image sharing
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hope to see you there!

Father's Day cookout

Here is Cooper with his dad, they are hanging out in the hammock, trying to keep cool. Cooper is getting so big! He was 7 and a half months old in this pic. Where does time go???



Here is our sweet little granddaughter Kaya (age 19 months) in our back yard. She is playing in her Little Tykes playset. Isn't she adorable? This pic was taken after she had been playing for quite some time in the heat on Father's Day. Our little Energizer Bunny, she wouldn't slow down for anything, even a 90+ degree day!!!

Here she is taking a big drink of Grandpa's lemonaide. She has Grandpa wrapped around her little baby finger, that is for sure! Actually, she has us all wrapped around her little baby finger, but she can get to Grandpa faster than anybody. Just flash those big ole baby blue eyes and that big grin and he is a gonner.

Check out our snazzy powdercoated tomato cages and plant hangers!

I have the best hubby ever. He powdercoated our tomato cages in 5 different colors! I love powdercoated things, and would have them all over the place if I could. I am my hubby's worst customer, the non paying kind! :) Check out our lovely tomato cages and the beautiful planters he powdercoated for us -







Can't wait til the garden fills in more and we have some yummy veggies. WHile we are waiting, we will still enjoy some color though!

Check out the new ScrapN'Art blog!!!

Here's a little info for you -

We hope you’ll join us at the Scrap n' Art blog (www.scrapnart.com/blog) every day for something fun and scraptacular. We have so much in store for you, including tutorials, product demos, challenges, contests and giveaways - for both paper and digi scrapper alike. Every single member of the Scrap n' Art design team will be posting on the blog, so you will be treated to an eclectic mix of styles, ideas, and inspiration. Each and every day will bring something new, so be sure to bookmark us, or even better, subscribe to our feed!

I hope you will all stop in and say hello. It's gonna be fun!

WOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOO Lots of fun stuff happening at Scrap N Art!!!

Check it out! There is a DT call, contests, and more going on. I gotta tell you, the kits and products you will get to use are AMAZING and you will learn firsthand about some of the newest and hottest companies around!!! The staff are all very, very nice, and super great to work with. Here are the deets about the call, you should all go apply if it looks like something you are ready for -

Would You Like to Design for Scrap n' Art? Here's Your Chance!
Scrap n' Art Magazine is adding two additional paper crafting designers to its staff.

Candidates should meet the following requirements prior to applying:

3-5 years experience in paper crafting (scrapbooking, card making, altered art, mini albums, etc.)
Training and/or experience in creative writing and/or craft-related educational writing
Be on a maximum of 1 other design team currently or be freed from additional design team commitments by 1 September 2009.

Previous publication experience is not necessary, though it is always taken into consideration. Scrap n' Art extends one year contracts which are renewable at the publication's discretion.


Please note that Scrap n' Art is unable to hire designers, writers, or editors at this time that reside outside the continental United States. We do however, encourage you to submit your artwork for publication so that when this policy changes we will be familiar with your portfolio.


Some of the Benefits of working for Scrap n' Art

Access to new release products before they hit the market.
Generous bi-monthly product packages that are some of the most valuable in the industry.
Exclusive supply benefits in addition to product packages.

Opportunity to attend Winter and Summer CHA
Interested?

Paper designer candidates should submit:

Resume
Images of 10 projects they feel are a fair representation of the quality and style of their paper crafting work. These should include a mix of cards, scrapbook pages of varying sizes, a mini album, and an altered art project.
Creative writing sample, such as a previously published or unpublished article, tutorial, product review or demo, video script, or educational document related to crafting. Please note that blog posts and informal writing samples will not be accepted. Writing samples must be in proper document format, and meet the submission requirements specified below.

Send the above information as attachments to submissions@scrapnart.com. Please submit resumes and texts in .txt, .doc, or .pdf format. Layouts, photos, and project images should be submitted as .jpg images. Please make sure your photos and scanned images are large enough for us to see the details. All emails will receive a response within 48 hours.

The free digital kits in the current issue are fabulous too! Go check everything out here

Feel free to email me if you have any questions. Hope to see some familiar faces soon!