Paper, Scissors and Superheroes

Buttons, cherries, bingo....

Hello there...just thought I'd pop in really quick before I head for my pillow...which I'm really looking forward to tonight.  I've got a little sick one today and I have a feeling she'll be here with me again tomorrow...in fact, I'm not even going to bother waking her up in the morning for school.  I KNOW she'll be here.  She was up just a bit ago and she's feeling pretty feverish.  blech.  So much of it going around...I hope you're managing to stay healthy. 

Just a few fun projects tonight that I haven't posted yet.  These first one was done for the CPS blog this week...

A fun bingo card stamp from Unity, some Making Memories music paper, Cavalini tag and fabric snowflakes cut with my Cricut and a Papertrey sentiment.

And this one is just for fun....you know me and cherries, can't resist 'em.  Had to fill this little Basic Grey bejeweled beauty with buttons.  'Cuz you know I love those too..... 

Alrighty girls...off to bed with me.  I know I owe a few of you an e-mail with some answers to a few questions...I'll get there, promise.  I'll also be back tomorrow night for a fun Papertrey post...stay tuned.  "night!

Moxie Fab Monday....

Hi friends.  I know....I know....it's been a week and then some.  Are ya still with me?  We've had tons going on lately, I don't even know where the last week went.  Crazy!  I've got lots of fun things for you this week though, so stay tuned.  It's countdown week over at Papertrey Ink, so be sure to check out the sneaks over on Nichole's blog...yum, yum.  So, I'll have some Papertrey goodness to share later in the week. 

 

Right now, though, the gals at Papertrey were invited by Cath to help celebrate theMoxie Fab World blog-o-versary.  Moxie Fab World is a year old!  It's been a fun year with Cath... she's constantly keeping us on our trendy toes.  So, to celebrate, she invited the Papertrey girls to play along with a fun give away.  She's giving away some awesome new Papertrey stamp sets, along with a bunch of brand new-never-seen-before cards from the design team. 

I was asked to make a card using the new Vintage Ornaments and Additions sets....I feel a little like a one-trick-pony, but I couldn't resist putting those 3-D ornaments from this post andthis tutorial to use on a card. 

So head on over to Moxie Fab World, check out all the details, and leave a comment for your chance to win.  Oh, and have a Moxie Fab Monday!

Some smiles...

A gaggle of giggles, an assortment of smiles, a life full of laughter...I have a few things to share that have been tickling me for the last few days....

Hauled out the camera for a few long overdue photos of my littlest pumpkin...Grandpa and Grandma are complaining about a lack of photos of the little bug.  Can't have that, can we? 

It was really cold and she was really stubborn, but we made it quick and managed to get a few keepers....

Then this crew makes me giggle....

And this one is LOL funny.  She had the "Arrrrrgh!" down pat, which can't quite be captured on film... 

I think I've got some great reasons to be smiling, don't you think?  So what's making you smile lately? 

And I spent the day Friday scrapping with friends...lots more smiles and giggles.  For the first time in...oh, I can't remember.....I actually got to work on some things for me and me alone.  I miss working on my scrapbooks, so this was fun.  I'll share a few of the pages I did (ok...ALL of the pages.  4.  Yes, I'm slow).  Nothing fabulous....I went with a no stress attitude and just played and had fun. 

Hey Cupcake...

To Love and be loved....

She's got Wheels (and that's scary!)...

First Bus Ride...

Hey, folks...have a wonderful, smile filled, laughter loaded weekend.  
 
 

The eyes have it...

So.  Who's up for a good toddler story?  Don't think I've shared one here for awhile.  I've got a good one for you.  The other day my little trouble maker was hanging out with me while I was doing a little computer work.  She was right beside me, chatting away as usual.  All of a sudden she took off in a flash.  She was back about 30 seconds later when she proudly came up behind me and stuck her hand out to show me.  She had gotten ahold of a little stamper from one of the older kids.....a bright blue, self-inking star stamp.  And stamped her entire hand.  She was very pleased with herself.  Me?  not so much.  I said "Katie!  Don't stamp on yourself!"  That's when I turned around and she gave me the look.  Her charm and be charmed look.  Chin tilt.  Smile.  Blink, blink.  And this is what I saw...

It's a bad photo, but can you see?  She stamped her eyelids.  Yes.  I mean, even as a two-year-old, what was she thinking???  We figured at least she had the sense to close her eyes when she did it.  It was totally premeditated too....took her all of 30 seconds to find the stamper, stamp her hand until it was practically dripping blue ink...and then finish it off with a little eye color.  She thought she was totally cute.  She did NOT think it was so cute when we had to scrub it off though...so hopefully that will deter her from applying anymore "eye enhancers". 

Ok...just had to tell you that...we're still giggling. 

I have a few cards tonight....first off, I had the pleasure of being the guest designer over at the Get Sketchy blog this past week.  

I made two cards based on their sketch #11...

This first one uses some new October Afternoon goodies mixed with a little Cosmo Cricket.

And this next one uses Cosmo Cricket mixed with some fabric diecuts made with my Cricut and a Papertrey sentiment.

And since we're talking fabric with the Cricut, I made these little hairclips for my girls the other day.  I'm kind of obsessive about having matching hair bows or clips for their various outfits, and I made these to match a few of their fall things. Both girls have some apple Gymboree stuff and Julia has the cutest little corduroy jumper from the Gap that matches the butterfly clip. 

I used my Cricut to cut the fabric...just iron it on to Ultra Heat 'n Bond and cut away.  I cut two of the same images (one mirrored) and ironed them to eachother for a little added thickness and to give the backside a nice finished look.  Then just attach them to a plain little metal clip covered in ribbon, and you're good to go!  Such a fun little project....I'm going to need to make a few more I think.  :-) 

Ok...I told myself I was going to do NOTHING tonight...and here I am blogging.  I AM going to bed before 2 am tonight though...that hasn't happened for a while. Good night...sleep tight.