Blue Plate Special and Hark! Hark!

Yay, it's nursery rhyme theme over at Cookin' Up Creations this month, and who doesn't have a favorite nursery rhyme.  Mine was, and still is Pease Porridge Hot.  I don't know why, but I still sing it to this day.....but with a more bohemian accent. Hey, don't knock until you hear it.  lol.  Anyhoo, this month I chose Hark, Hark, The Dogs Do Bark!, because as you probably know by now, I have FOUR of them so I though it was only fitting!

Hark, hark, the dogs do bark!
The beggars are coming to town!
Some in rags and some in tags,
and one in a velvet gown.  


So my challenge was to create a layout based on the sketch below and to use tags.

And here's my layout.

For this layout I used a kit that I purchased from Scrapdango that contained the Awesome collection by Simple Stories.  I pulled out some metal stars (Scrapworks), an old plaque eyelet (Making Memories) and  a button from my stash.  I also splattered some water color paint on the pattern paper as well as the background.

Thanks for stopping by.  Now leave me a comment and tell me what is your favorite nursery rhyme.

Cookin' Up Creations Christmas in July Blog Hop

Welcome to the Christmas in July blog hop, hosted by the Cookin' Up Creations Master Chef Challenge Team!  Yeah I know, it's way too hot to be thinking about Christmas, right?  Wrong!  With the temperatures rising above the 100 degree mark the past couple of weeks I've been spending a lot more time sitting inside under the air conditioner.  And if you're anything like me, you are probably doing the same.  So why not join us for our Christmas in July blog hop for some great ideas and inspiration to help you get a jump start on those holiday cards and projects. To begin, stop by the Cookin' Up Creations blog and follow the links until you reach the end of the hop.  


Today, I will be sharing a couple of Christmas cards I made using some old patter paper with (in this case) some older pattern paper, but you can use new paper.

I just adore that red and white polka dot paper......it's been in my stash for what seems like forever!  And that Santa stamp.......pure love!  It belonged to a friend of mine and I literally begged her for it!  I did, honestly.  I'm not above begging when it's something I want!  lol.

Thank you for stopping by!  Now be sure to stop by Jo's blog next to see what holiday inspiration she has cooked up for you.  Our blog hop continues through Sunday evening, July 22nd.

And be sure to stop by the Cookin' Up Creations forum for our CHRISTMAS IN JULY CROP this weekend, starting Friday, July 20th - July 22nd.  There will be more holiday inspiration, prizes and games.

Crowned Competition is back at Scrapdango!

Dot & Whimsy Reveal

If you're looking for something fun and different to scrap with then you should try this crepe paper fringe from Dot & Whimsy.  It quickly adds a touch of fun to any project.  I was fortunate enough to be able work with the egg hunt fringe.  The name alone suggests Easter so I thought, hey why fight it!  And let me just say, you're never to old to dye eggs.  lol.

Thank you Shellye at Dot & Whimsy for sponsoring us over at Cookin' Up Creations this month!!!

April is sketch month over at CUC!!!

Come join us for the 2nd annual sketch month over at Cookin' Up Creations.  The entire month of April the CUC Challenge Team will inspire you with some great challenges based on some of their favorite sketches.

So what are you waiting for?  Get those supplies ready and head on over to Cookin' Up Creations to get your scrap on!

Finally Friday!

TGIF!!!  It's been a productive week for me.  I've updated my poor old neglected blog TWICE and I managed to complete not one, not two, but THREE layouts this week!!!  And anyone that knows me knows what a major accomplishment that is.  Now I won't mention all the housework that got neglected this week or the mountain of laundry that is waiting on me but hey, even us girls need a break from the same old shit......you know what I mean.......dishes, laundry, vacuuming!  If we didn't get a little creative therapy we would go mad.  So here's what I got done this week.

An 8x8 circle layout using Pink Paislee.

12x12 of my favorite now 22 yr. old kid.....I can say favorite since I only have the one.  lol.

And you'll have to wait to see the last one cuz I'm saving it for an upcoming challenge over at CUC but I will leave you with a couple of pics I snapped last night of my two girls.

Here's Mae, Mae, Maddy or Maybelline depending on who's calling her.

And my sweet little angel, Lulu.

Thanks for looking......hope you enjoy your weekend!

Scrapdango Grand Re-Opening Crop!

Scrapdango is under new management and to celebrate they are having a blog hop and crop Monday, March 5th through Sunday, March 11th at midnight EST,  There will be lots of game and prizes and one lucky person could win the grand prize of both and old kit and the brand new March kit!  So what are you waiting for?  Head on over to Scrapdango today and play along for your chance to win!  And don't forget to tell 'em that Jan sent ya!