"MAKE A SPLASH" Challenge #99 House Mouse

This is my entry for http://housemouse-challenge.blogspot.com/  Make a Splash any thing with water and use one of House Mouse and friends, Happy Hoppers or Gruffies images.  Link back to their site.  I made my sentiment thru my note pad.  Used a stampin up window punch cut it back.  Used green brads from Hobby Lobby.  The flower i cut with my small I-top punch. sprayed them with water and crunched them up.  I learned this technique from Angelica over at Peach Keen she has a video.  Although i did mine a tad different..I also added something to the stamp I added the 3 little bubbles by the bunnies behind., to go with the sentiment i put on it.  I used colored pencils to color with.  The ink around the edges is black by colorbox

and the other ink is Stazon (royal purple)

WEEK 22 - COLOUR-- SHADES of BLUE

This is my first entry in this weeks challenge over at  http://simplylessismoore.blogspot.com/  Less Is More.

I used plain white cardstock for the card.  The polka dot paper is from my scrap pile, its turqouise.  The bird is stamped with Jet Black Stazon and the stamp is Stampabilities called Cherry Blossom Bird.   I used about 5 different colored pencil in the shade of blue.  The sentiment is from Emma's  MY CREATIVE TIME stamp set called Encouraging Quotes.  Hope to post another card later on.  The sentiment is stamped with my Tim Holtz Distressed ink called faded jeans.    Victoria

Less is More Sketch 2 Challenge

This is my first time with you other ladies and its nice to do simple cards.  I used plain white card stock from Walmart and the yellow and brown is also from Walmart.  I used the cuttlebug folder Swiss Dots and the snow flakes came from a cartridge(one of my Christmas cartridges not sure which, when i make cuts on the cricut i usually try to use the whole paper that way i have less  small paper pieces to store)  The sentiment is from MY CREATIVE TIME'S  Emma's  This and That Stamp Set.  I am entering this in the LESS IS MORE SKETCH 2 CHALLENGE  over at http://simplylessismoore.blogspot.com/ . Thanks so much Victoria.

THROWBACK THURSDAY 6/23 CRICUTLESS CARD CHALLENGE

I used Emma's This and That Stamp set.  The heart on the left top is a stamp i made with the TC Stampmaker.  The butterflies are also cut from the other heart i made with TC stampmaker.  The scalloped circles are from The ScrappingCottage.  The Beads are from Hobby Lobby.  The Rosette is from the video i watched on Erin Lee Creative.  The patterned paper is doublesided K & Company.  Solid card stock from walmart.  The heart punch and the scallop all around border punch are from Martha Stewart.  This challenge was to follow a sketch and be cricutless.

4 GENERATIONS

This is My Mother, Granddaughter, myself, and my Daughter.  This was taken in May when i went to my
granddaughters Kindergarden Graduation. 

Irresistibly Sweet Blog Award

I received this Award from Lucianna over at http://dilsaverdesigns.blogspot.com/  Lucianna is really a sweet
person visit her site she does wonderful work.  I would give this back but then she would also have to send it back out and thats a lot of work.  Its a beautiful award and Thanks Lucianna. 

This award has some rules. 1.  Thank the person for giving it to you.  2.  Give to 8 other well deserving blogger buddies.   3.  Tell 7 different random things about yourself.

Ok here goes.
1.  I love Mexican food.
2.  I love to go play bingo.
3.  I love my blog and going to other blogs to check out what wonderful creations they have for the day. I
     used to stay online at to do that joining blog hops commenting.   Its fun.
4.  I am now wearing some size 14 clothes due to my dieting and i haven't worn that size since the late 
     1980's
5.  I hate doing dishes.
6.  I would love to learn how to drive our lawn mover.  But we live on a hill (really big hill too) and hubby
     doesn't want me to get hurt by turning lawn mower over like he has.
7.  I love chinese food.

Okay here is the 8 blog awards going out to 8 special ladies that i really enjoy, not that there is 600 more wonderful ladies  but that would take me a year to do.

1.Norma  http://www.pinkblingcrafter.blogspot.com/
2. TamiB http://tamiscraftconnection.blogspot.com/
3. Chris  http://craftemama.blogspot.com/
4. Cindy http://cindybcreations.blogspot.com/
5 .Liz  http://skittles-and-scrapbooks.blogspot.com/
6. Tami http://www.scrappinrabbitdesigns.blogspot.com/
7. Jen http://jennyscards.blogspot.com/
8. Esther http://forthejoyofcreating.blogspot.com/

Like I said there is many more of your wonder blogging friends out there. You deserve this also and I hope some one sends one your way.  Victoria :)

Dieting Card

Hi everyone i haven't posted about my dieting lately cause i have slowed down in the weight loss. I actually sorta put it on hold for a bit i went on vacation and My family likes to eat.  Cookouts, dining out and so on.
I actually did quite well even tho i was eating more.  But I am now at 26.5 pound loss.  So heres my card on dieting.  I drawed this girl myself.  Now don't laugh.  hehe.   But i am back to exercising a little.  Hoping to start losing more.   So how about those hugs girls.  I need more encouragement.  Victoria :)))

Similar Cards

These were some extras I colored and decided work them up into cards also they are similar to the ones posted just different.  One is an easel card  and the other just an A2  but i put some flowers on them.

CENTER STEP CARD

I was reading my email this Morning for YOU HAD ME AT CRAFT she has a tutorial on her blog you ought to hop over there this is an easy card to make.  She says the original idea came from Split Coast Stamper.  My card base cardstock is from Target, the pattern paper is from K & Company double sided paper. I used both sides.  The 2 buttons are from http://www.londotierney.etsy.com/ i received these in a blog candy win.  Cute aren't they  says they are handmade buttons.   The stamp is from Hobby Lobby called BeeBuddies.  The embossing powder is from Zing (rose) opaque finish.  The flowers from the fabric dept at hobby lobby.  The rick rack i don't remember where i got that. Pearls are from Michaels.  The sentiment is from MyCreativeTime (Emma's)  This and That.  This was a fun card to make.  The ink cherry cobbler is from Stampin Up and the brown ink is from Color Box.  I used Spellbinders Nestabilities classic Scalloped
rectangles for the scalloped centers.

PEACHY KEEN CHALLENGE 54

I used Peachy Keen Stamp  SY-904 Hillbilly Holler Set 4 on this challenge.  Sentiment is from the same set the ink is black from Color Box.  The brown paper is from Target and the Orangish Red is from Walmart.  The Twine is from ReallyReasonableRibbons  I colored the picture with colored pencils. The emboss folder is from Sizzix (Cracked).

HOUSEMOUSE & FAMILY MONDAY CHALLENGE # 97

I just got my order in from HouseMouse.  I love these stamps i usually get them from Hobby Lobby  but this time I ordered them from the online store.  They have a much better selection.  This stamp set is Cozy Shoe.  Starring Amanda and Mudpie.  Aren't they cute.  I decided to enter it in their HM&F MC  which you can find here http://housemouse-challenge.blogspot.com/ .  I am to mention the theme which is to use atleast one of HouseMouse, Gruffies, or Happy Hoppers Characters.  The cards are also to be adorned with jewels/jewelry trinkets beads charms beads.  To make it glamorous.  Also to be linked back.  I sure hopte i have covered it all.   I used walmart stockcard.  The pink printed with hearts is some i picked up at hobby lobby.  I used black ink around the the 2 1/2 " circle that i cut with a stampin up punch.  The little flowers are from Hobby Lobby fabric dept.  The gems and stick pen i made and got my supply at walmart.  The sentiment i bought from Whimsy Stamps   ( http://www.whimsystamps.com/  ).  I used the ticket die and their stamps set FRIENDSHIP TICKET SENTIMENTS.  I used homemade demensional that I made myself. The Ribbon is from Really Reasonable Ribbons another online store I had won a contest there and this ribbon was in the prize.  This is my first time entering one of your Challenges.

LETS FACE IT FRIDAY - PATRIOT PROJECT

The paper is from my scraps and most of it is walmart and i think the printed is from DCWV.  The ink is from Stampin Up.  The flag Stamp is also from Stampin Up.  The 4th of July banner is from Imagine cart.  Enjoy the Seasons. I cut the doll out of a cereal box so she is pretty heavy so i put her on 2 action Wobbles. 
The doll and clothes from Everyday Paper Doll Cartridge.  I used a Metalic gel on her lips fingernails and shoes.  Used a pk gelly roll pen on eyes and cheek, blush from Pearlescent Chalks.  The face is from Peachy Keen PK-641 princess faces.

THROWBACK THURSDAY 196

Challenge was to use any cricut Lite Cartridge, also to use stickers bling and a few others of our choice.  I used some jewels from Jolee I got at Walmart along with the Lady Bug Stickers.  I also used The Cuttlebug to emboss  with the folder SPOTS AND DOTS.  The Bird and nest is from Cartridge Lite = LIVE SIMPLY.  Paper is from Walmart.  The sentiment inside is from Emma's TURN THAT FROWN UPSIDE DOWN. (MYCREATIVETIME).

New Grandchild

Today June 5th at 2:15 central time my New Grandson was born in Little Rock, Arkansas weighed 7lbs. 8oz.  and 20 inches Long.  His Name is Ian Robert Thompson.  I can't wait to take another road trip.

Bear Hug Card

The card is 4 1/2  card stock walmart.  The bear is from Car Decals, the heart is from a Martha Stewart punch.  The Ribbon is from Walmart.  The sentiment is from Mycreativetime Emma's Stamp set This and That.  The eyes is from Peachy Keen pk-140 Tear Bear and Reindeer Faces.  I wrote what is in the heart on notepad.  The ink is chestnut from the color box Black in from Stampin Up.  The stitching is from my bins of gel pens.

Throwback Thursday Challenge

I used all walmart cardstock for this.  The cartridge Lifes a Beach for the sun.  Stamp set for sentiments if from Emma's (mycreativetimeforme) front and inside (Have fun in the sun).  Peachy keen turtle from Hillbilly Holler set #3.  Peachy keen face set PK-660. Laughy Taffy Face Assortment.  I used Martha Stewart fringe scissors for the grass.  MS  All Around punch for the Butterfly.  The ladybugs are erasers from the Dollar Tree. Card size is 4 1/4 x 5 1/2.

Cards I have made and couldn't post till now

The first 2 pic are of a Twisted Easel Card that came from a video Cardtv did who she learned from someone else.  The 3rd and 4th pic are of a card I did with peachy keen stamp and stampin up Melon Mambo embossing ink.  The ribbon and button are from my button and ribbon bins.  The cuts are from Lacy Label cartridge.  The pearl stickers from Michaels.  The 5th pic is a stamp from stampin up stamp set ON THE GROW.  The butterfly is from an all around punch from Martha Stewart.
The 6th and 7th pic is from Peachy Keen and I used the Melon Mambo embossing powder on it and on the inside is a border stamp from Mycreativetimeforme. 

Yeah blogger is working for me Now!!!!

These are some YourStory books i made for my Granddaughters and some hair clips.

I'mmmmm.....BACK

I am back and i have missed all of you.  I had no way of getting on line while i was gone.  I have been home about an hour and am really tired.  But I had a great time.  There was about 125 children that graduated with my granddaughter.  I was a great ceremony.  I stopped in arkansas and picked up My mother.  We stayed in Louisianna 4 days, then we headed back to her home and that was thursday.  So i had a really great time.  Gonna go rest.  See you guys tomorrow.  Hugs to all. Victoria :)

Taking a Trip

Ok my bloggie friends i am going to take a trip and will be gone about a week and a half.  Gonna miss everyone.  Going to my Granddaughters Kindergarden Graduation. in Louisianna.   Also to my mothers in Arkansas.  So I will be back in about 10 days.   Hugs to all.  Victoria :)

My First Fathers Day Card

This card stock (yellow) from provocraft 24x12 primary colors white is from walmart the stamp sets are
SAIL AWAY and THE OPEN SEA from STAMPIN UP.  The sentiments inside and out are from Emma's (MYCREATIVETIMEFORME)    YOU'RE MY BEST BUDDY.  I used stampin up classic Black ink The black paper buttons i used a Martha Stewart button punch.  Thread is from walmart.  The border punch is also Martha Stewart. 

For The 4th

The card stock is from the 8x8 DCWV Citrus.  Stamp set is new I got it at Stampin Up (order came in the mail yesterday) Its called LAND OF THE FREE  Twine is from Papertrey Ink.  The bling is from walmart. The flower is one i made (from Angelica video over at Peachy keen)  I used glitter glue on it.  The Stars is a cuttlebug embossing folder.

National Scrapbooking Day layout

I made this yesterday and forgot to post it. 

G'Day Mate

I was so excited about getting my new Cartridge Buccaneer.  So I started Conlin's book like i made for his cousin and his sister.

I haven't decided what kind of card this is gonna be.  I just liked the way it turned out. 

Thankyou/ friend card

The heart shape background on the front is something I did.  I finally after months of letting it set.  Took out my TC STAMPMAKER.  I ordered it when it had its debut on HSN.  I made my first stamp yesterday and it was the heart.  The panda is from cart=Pagoda  the recipe I got out of my Gooseberry book. The stamp set sentiments are from So Grateful for You (Mycreativetimeforme) Emma's

Blog candy giveaway by touchedbyabutterfly

Why don't you visit this site and help her reach her goal.  She has some nice blog candy to give away.
http://www.touchedbyabutterfly.blogspot.com/  .

Panda Birthday card and Necklace

Heres another birthday card that i made and for the first time i used a store bought Action Wobble. 
The necklace I started making last night and finally finished it a little while ago.

MOTHERS DAY CARD FOR NEIGHBOR

I think this card turned out real pretty.  Yesterday i took over the Graduation Card I had made and  she wanted a Mothers day card and birthday card.  So heres the MD card.  Card stock and paper I have had for a while and printed was bought at Hobby Lobby.  I made the stick pin and the yellow roses came from HL and the ribbon I got for 50 cents at the Dollar General Store.  The butterflies stamp is from HL.  The circle was cut with a Fiskars circle cutter and the netting is from a vadalia onion bag.(hehe) i guess I'll use anything.  The cut is from A Childs Year- Cartridge  The sentiment on the inside is what I printed from my notebook on PC.   The sentiments on the front are from Miss Emma's Stamp set  "Mom You Rock" (MYCREATIVETIMEFORME)  I love the pale yellow color.  Its a standard size card.

For my Neighbors Girl

Next door neighbor's girl is graduation from Middle School.  Next year she will be in the 9th Grade. so this is for her.Their School colors are Black and Red.