i "heart" you...

Well Happy Friday everyone.. yay it is the weekend. What do you have planned? As for me not much just hanging out maybe we will go to the beach. Depends on how hot it gets. If it gets in the 80's we will not go just because everyone who lives inland will be there too cool off. LOTS of people. I like the beach when hardly anyone is there. It is more peaceful.

How about this adorable puppy? Today I am getting crafty with Stampers Anonymous Tim Holtz: Crazy Dogs, Winnie & Walter Essentials Audrey Cutaways, Technique Tuesday Smooches by Ali Edwards stamp set and Mama Elephant Bold Banner die. I colored this sweet puppy with Copic Sketch markers oh yeah I also added some Glossy Accents but now that I am looking at it you can not tell in the pictures. Well trust me it is fun in person. LOL

Oh my I almost forgot to tell you the paper I used, it is from Elle's Studio Sunny Days collection. One of my favorite!... we do sell this paper pad at www.drivebycrafts.com YAY.

Don't forget about the Drive By Crafts sale going on now in the clearance section.

Ends Monday!

Thanks for stopping by.

Happy Crafting!

Have a fantastic weekend!

I am BACK....

HAPPY HELLO!

Have you missed me because I sure have missed YOU. It has been way too long since I have had the enjoyment of crafting. I have to admit I colored this image three times before feeling happy about it. I was a little rusty but I guess that is what 7 months will do to you.

Well today I am getting crafty with Concord & 9th: Hello Lovely Stamp Set and Technique Tuesday.

Which can be purchased at DriveByCrafts.com

I colored this gorgeous image with Copic markers.

If you are a little behind I will catch you up. I left Colorado and moved back to California. We are so happy to be back. I thought we would find a home right away when we moved here but it was really hard. Most of the homes here are old and need work. Some need ALOT of work and my husband and I just did not have the time or energy. We fell in love with a home that did need some work and we bought it. We have been here for 30 days now and we have since redone all the flooring, painted every room and ordered a new kitchen. The kitchen just came yesterday so we have some more work to do. Once this is done we get to enjoy our home. God has blessed us in so many ways we are just so grateful. 

I know it has been a long time but I hope you all are still following me. I look forward to stopping by your blogs and leaving you some Bloggy love. 

So happy to be back to the normal.

Thank you so much for stopping by.

Happy Crafting.

Oh yeah don't forget about my online store Drive By Crafts.

We have lots of great goodies that I know you will love. 

Adore You...

Happy Saturday everyone.. I am spending my weekend packing. We have been so busy packing and packing some more. You do not realize how much stuff you have until you start packing. We have a 4700 sq ft house so you can image. I might get lucky to have 2000 sq ft in CA. We might just have a great yard sale in CA. 

Well enough of that.. Today I am getting crafty with Avery Elle: Petals & Stems, Technique Tuesday: Hearts by Ali Ewards and Lawn Fawn: Freshly Cut Grass, Mermaid, Sunflower and Merman. Simple and sweet today. 

I love the Lawn Fawn ink pads they have such pretty colors and stamp so well. I offer all the colors at Drive By Crafts HERE, just in case you are looking for them. heehee

Thank you all so much for stopping by.

I am sorry I have not been online much... trust me I look forward to getting back to the norm. 

Have a great weekend.

Beautiful...

Yay it is the weekend. What's on your agenda this weekend? Me not much. It is still snowing and cold outside. But last night my husband brought me home three dozen of Tulips and took me out for a steak dinner. It has so nice and I am so blessed. The weekend has already been perfect.

I made this card yesterday and created it with A Jillian Vance Design: Pine Trees and Out Foxed. The sentiment is from Technique Tuesday Ali Edwards Amazing. I love the old Ali Edwards sets the script is so pretty. This fox is one of my most favorites. It is just so darn cute. Don't you think? The paper is from Lawn Fawn. I am a pink and purple kind of girl. 

Well I am off to make some breakfast... Pancakes and Bacon.

I know that just made you hungry.. heehee..

Thanks for stopping by.

Happy Crafting.

Got Joy Creations 1K Blog Hop

Hey everyone. Welcome to the Got Joy Creations blog hop. Dana has some very exciting news to share. Dana started her Youtube channel a little over a year ago and she has reached 1,000 followers. We are so happy to be able to celebrate with her. Along the hop today, you will see some amazing projects all featuring a touch of gold. It could be ribbon, glitter, embossing powder or even sequin. So let's get hopping.

I am so excited that Dana asked me to be a part of her celebration of 1K You Tube followers. I hope that we can make it grown to even more. She is pretty amazing. 

On today's card I am getting crafty with Technique Tuesday: Fabulous by Ali Edwards and MME Market Street Metallic Enamel dots. Colored with Copic markers and stamped with Tsukineko Kaleidacolor Riviera ink pad and Avery Elle: Scalloped frames die set. 

Here is the list of amazing designers:

Fleurette Bloom

Tenia Nelson 

Amy Tsuruta 

Jenn Cochran 

Gracie Chavez

Tracy Mae 

Ruby Naz 

Annette Allen That's ME!
Dana Joy

And what's a hop without prizes? Dana is spreading the JOY with her followers. You have until midnight EST January 22 to leave some love for everyone. Here's what's up for grabs.

(1) stamp set of YOUR choice from Fleurette Bloom

(1) stamp set of YOUR choice from Mint Owl Studio

(1) Mystery box full of crafty goodness courtesy of Dana

winners will be announced on Dana's Blog

Want to WIN one of these awesome prizes? Just follow the instructions below:

* Subscribe to Dana's Youtube channel HERE
* Subscribe to Dana's blog Got Joy Creations HERE
* Leave a comment on each blog sharing your favorite gold product to craft with

Have fun hopping and good luck.

Thanks for stopping by.

Congrats again to Dana...

She is pretty fabulous!

From All Of Us...

Happy Friday everyone. It is the 12th of November and it is COLD outside. We had our first snow fall the other day and it is pretty. Sammy seen his first snowfall and he was so crazy cute hopping in the snow piles. I just love him to pieces.

On this card today I am playing with Jane's Doodles: Winter Wishes, Tim Holtz: Festive Stencil and Technique Tuesday: Good To Snow and Trendy Trees. I totally love this stencil it is a little fancy but I think it goes great with these adorable Holiday cuties.

I also thought why not make some matching tags so I used SRM Stickers: We've Got Your Stickers Merry, We've Got Your Border Christmas and We've Got your Border Bright along with Jane's Doodles: Winter Wishes, Tim Holtz: Festive Stencil and Papertrey Ink: Tag Sale die. I sure am getting quite the collection of Christmas cards and tags. I have a lot of friends. But I am not even done yet.. More Christmas stuff coming soon.

Thanks for stopping by.

Have a great Frida and awesome weekend.

You are Fabulous...

Yay for Wednesday... we are already mid-week and the fall weather is starting to show. The leaves are changing and it is starting to cool off. I love this time of year. 

So today I am playing with SRM Stickers.. Jane's Doodles: Fancy Doodles, Technique Tuesday: Fabulous by Ali Edwards colored with Chameleon Color Tone Pens. I colored the flowers with two colors each. This shows you how easy it is to blend the Chameleon Pens. The background is a Tim Holtz stencil (bricked) and the designer paper is Avery Elle (The Happy Collection). 

I am interested in what you think of this card. It is a little different but I like it. What do you think?

I am also linking up to the Simon Says Stamp challenge.. anything goes.

Thanks for stopping by.

Happy Crafting.

She Said...

Happy Wednesday everyone... Hope you all are enjoy the fine week. The weather here has been so awesome. Nice and Sunny but word on the street is the snow is coming again. Oh well it is winter right? So today I am playing with La-La Land Stamps Kitty Kat Marci. I have not inked her up in a long time so I figured it was just about time. 

I colored her with Chameleon Color Tones Pens: Deep Purple (V04), Deep Black (BK4), Hot Cocoa (BR2), Warm Sunset (YO3), Seville Orange (OR4), Bubble Gum (PK3), Sky Blue (BL3), Bisque (NU1) and Spring Meadow (YG3). I also used Memento Tuxedo black ink and Technique Tuesday Chit Chat.

Enjoy your day.

Thanks for stopping by.

Holiday Gift Bags...

Today I am on the SRM Stickers blog HERE. I am sharing some fun SRM Stickers on Muslin Bags. I just love all the different sizes of Muslin Bags that SRM Stickers has to offer. Plus you can stamp and color on them.

 
Head on over to the SRM STICKERS BLOG HERE.
Leave me some fun bloggy love while you are there. 

Supplies:
SRM Stickers: Muslin bags, SRM Stickers: We've Got Your Stickers (Merry), We've Got Your Border (Bright), Sticker Stitches (Christmas) and Sticker Sentiments (Happy Holidays). I also used Technique Tuesday Good to Snow and Lawn Fawn Peace Joy Love and Snow Day, Memento tuxedo black ink pad and Copic Sketch markers. 

Thanks for stopping by.

Have a crafty day.

Coffee Lovers Blog Hop...

Yay for Coffee Lovers Blog Hop. If you love Coffee you will love this hop. I can not get my mornings started until I have had a great cup of coffee. My awesome husband always makes my first cup and it is always so yummy.

On this card I am using: Technique Tuesday Trendy Trees, Simon Says Stamp What's Brewing and the paper is from Elle's Studio Good Cheer. The images are colored with Copic Sketch markers.

Head on over to Tsuruta Designs Blog HERE for more Coffee inspiration.

Plus there are many many sponsors.. you will not want to miss out.

Thanks for stopping by.

Have a Coffee Filled Day!

One person will win this...
Leave a comment and follow my blog.
Winner will be announced on Saturady.

Changing Seasons...

Happy Tuesday.. Today I am playing along with Moxie Fab World: World Card Making Day. I just love all the colors in the inspirational photo. I could have gone crazy with color. You know me and fun color combos. I can't get enough.

On today's card I am using: Technique Tuesday Leaves Are Lovely by Ali Edwards, Lawn Cuts Scripty Hello and Stitched Leaves. The paper is from Lawn Fawn Hello Sunshine petite paper pad. 

Thanks for stopping by.

Have an awesome Tuesday.

Bonus POST...

Bonus post for today.. yay I am feeling a little more crafty then usual so I decided to make another card. I printed out this cutie this morning. This image is from Elena (Justmeprints.blogspot.com). Elena is sharing this cutie with everyone for free... click here. 

She was so fun to color. I used the Curtain Call challenge for my inspiration in creating this fun beach card. I purchased some cork the other day so why not use it for sand. The sentiment is from Technique Tuesday Ali Edwards Beauty of Spring. I colored her with Copic sketch markers. Simple and sweet. 

Well there is my bonus for the day.

Have a wonderful weekend everyone.

Thanks for stopping by.

Pillow CRAZY....

Why YES.. I have gone a little Pillow crazy. But after these I am giving it a break. I like to keep busy and this is just one thing that kept me occupied. So I have a few pillows to share with you. 

One this first pillow I used Technique Tuesday Penguin Pals.

I wanted to make something special for my Niece and Nephews so I made them these pillows. They live in Maui so I don't get to see them very much. OH HOW I MISS THEM. My niece always appreciates home made gifts. On her pillow I used Lawn Fawn Quinn's Capital ABC's and CAS-ual Fridays Stamps Cupid's Arrows.

And on the next two I used Lawn Fawn Quinn's Capitals ABC's and Sweet Stamp Shop Speedy Greeting.

 Well everyone.. 

That is my pillow crazy post.

Thanks for stopping by.

Have a fantastic weekend.

Smile It is FRIDAY...

WOW it is Friday already.. someone pinch me. The week went by so fast. My husband likes to make fun of me because I always forget what day it is. Monday..Tuesday..Wednesday... who knows. LOL This is what happens when you don't work. Hey everyday is card making day. 

So who is curious how I made this sentiment? Well you know sequins and they have a hole in the middle well these are the holes. I used a pencil to write smile then followed my lines with Ranger glossy accents and then poured the holes right on top. I know how easy right and what a fun way to make a sentiment.. don't you think?  The everyday is from Technique Tuesday This and That by Ali Edwards. I then added some cute paper and now you got a fun card. I would love to know what you think.. 

Playing along with Wanna Sketch #16

Have an awesome weekend.

Thanks for stopping by.

Color Throwdown Challenge: Guest Designer

Welcome to another fun challenge from Color Throwdown. How much do you love this color combo? I think it is awesome. This is my last post as Guest Designer. I had a blast coming up with some inspiration for you all to link up. 

Speaking of linking up.. I hope you are inspired and will link up HERE.

Check out the DT's blogs for more inspiration.

Color Throwdown Challenge blog HERE.

Barbara Anders - Paper Pursuits

Broni Holcombe - Splashes of Watercolor

Joan Ervin - Stamping With Passion

Lori Tecler - Inking Aloud

Wanda Cullen - Cullen-ary Creations

Melody Rupple- A Paper Melody

Monika Davis- MAD Stamper

Tammy Hershberger - Stamp Happy

Cindy Lawrence- The Creative Closet

Thank you Color Throwdown for having me Guest design. It has been a true honor.

Thank you all for stopping by.

Have a crafty sweet day

Color Throwdown Challenge.. Guest Designer

 YAY... I am Guest Designing at Color Throwdown Challenge this month. When I got the email asking to guest design I was so totally stoked. I am so honored and super excited to be a part of the team for May. So let's get started. HOW fun is this color combo? I am totally loving it.

I used the flowers from the October Afternoon Woodland Park collection and popped them out for a little fun. I also stamped the sentiment inking with two inks from Memento Luxe. It was an experiment and this was the result.

On today's card I used: Technique Tuesday: Smooch by Ali Edwards and Say It-Love You by Ali Edwards, Heidi Grace Metal adhesive accents, October Afternoon Woodland Park 8x8 paper pad. 

Love this color combo.. Link up at the Color Throwdown Challenge blog HERE.

Thanks for stopping by.

Have a super sweet day.

Check out my Sequins/Button sale HERE