Nana's World

2012-01-15T19:17:00.000-08:00

I’ve been playing with treat boxes again! This is the newest. It’s made for a small raisin box to go inside. It could be filled with most anything. I tried to take a picture of it beside a ruler so you could see just how small this is.

Enjoy!

Wendy

2012-01-15T19:14:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year everyone…sorry I haven’t posted sooner. Before Christmas I was rather busy with the afgans I made for all my sisters (Sherri, I promise, yours will be on it’s way!). I still do not have pictures of all of them, someone forgot to take them before she wrapped the boxes!!

Here are some of the layouts I’ve worked on so far in 2012. Some are with pics AND journaling! There is a site that just totally inspired me to scrap away. If I could find it again, I would give credit where credit is due but unfortunately, I did not bookmark the page! They sell page kits and the owner of the blog is very talented!! If I can find her again, I will add her name and a link to her website.

Enjoy!

This last layout isn’t finished yet, I still need to add the rest of the words and the embellishments but I wanted to share as far as what it is done.

I have two other layouts as well but unfortunately my camera is thinking for me and turned them sideways. As soon as I get them turned the way they should be I will post them as well.

Wendy

2011-12-21T03:03:00.000-08:00

MERRY CHRISTMAS

HAPPY NEW YEAR

From our house to yours

I can’t wait to be able to post what I have been working so hard on for the past 2 ½ months. Because they are Christmas gifts to all my family and they come to my blog, I can’t post anything YET.

I wish all my family and friends a very Merry Christmas and a wonderful and safe New Year.

Wendy

Thanksgiving Time!

2011-11-21T17:38:00.000-08:00

Here are the newest treats that I made for the grandkids to take to their classmates. The pumpkins will hold a small treat for everyone. These are the perfect size for a single Reese cup, snack size M&M's or about any small candy bar.

The cut file was made by me. As soon as I finally get my website up and running this will be a cut file that will be for sale.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Wendy

2011-11-09T02:57:00.000-08:00

WE HAVE A WINNER!

2011-10-24T03:16:00.000-07:00

It’s time to announce a winner for the LSHD Halloween Party Blog Hop!

I’ve tossed all the names in a hat and allowed the kids to pull a name….my winner is:

Chrissy ~ scrappingbugdesigns @ gmail . com

Chrissy – please contact me and I will get your surprise out in the mail!

Thank you for participating – glad the kids enjoyed the music.

2011-10-21T20:13:00.000-07:00

Hello, Welcome to the Halloween Party Blog Hop
We are so glad that you have decided to hop along with us.
Throughout our hop we hope to inspire you with lots of ideas for hosting
your own Halloween Party.
There will be some great blog candy along the way as well as a
GRAND PRIZE GIVEAWAY of $100.00 in cash (which is a big
chunk of change to buy goodies for a Halloween Party)

If you just happened upon my blog and would like to start at the beginning please hop on over to:

LEANN'S BLOG

If you have been following the blog hop and have hopped over from

WENDY A'S BLOG

Then you are right where you need to be.

Here is my project:

The file I chose to use from Little Scraps of Heaven is called Haunted Graveyard Pattern Collection. I've used the ghosts to decorate the coffins and the bats for in the bouquet.

My wonderful husband spray painted some twigs for my beautiful bouquet. Wire is attached to the center twig so the bats can fly high above the coffins. Each coffin is lined with red and filled with gummy worms. This setup would work great for a Halloween party so all the kids would have a treat to take home.

The coffins will go to my grandchildren's classrooms for their Halloween treats. The vase and bats will adorn my table throughout Halloween.

I am offering blog candy (if you have chocolate allergies, please let me know because my blog candy will be candy!) to the participant that hops to all the blogs and leaves some love. After you have done that, please come back to my blog and let me know. If you like what you see, I would also appreciate it if you would become a follower. I will pick a winner on Sunday, Oct. 23rd so please let me know how to get in contact with you!

Your last blog stop on the hop there is a GRAND PRIZE!

$100.00 in cash!!!
How do you win this candy you ask?
Well I'll tell you...

To be eligible to win this wonderful prize you MUST
1) go through the entire blog hop and leave a comment on EVERYONE'S post.
2) become a FOLLOWER of everyone's blog.
3) stop by the LSHD Facebook fanpage and become a fan (if you are not a fan already)
4) leave a comment on the LSDH Facebook fanpage letting us know you were there

ENJOY THE HOP

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

Blog Lineup
Leann http://scrapbookingbyleann.blogspot.com/
Patricia http://pattyandcharlie.blogspot.com/
Wendy A. http://scrappydownunder.blogspot.com/
Wendy L. http://wleitel.blogspot.com/ <---you are here
Nancie http://alittlepieceofmebynancie.blogspot.com/
Margaret http://auntmargaretdesigns.blogspot.com/
Emily http://createserendipity.blogspot.com/
Jeana http://www.scraptoday.blogspot.com/
Deborah http://www.scrappingmamma.net/
Tammy http://tammyjennings.blogspot.com/
Angie http://capzscrapzcreationz.blogspot.com/
Cindy http://cpmemories.blogspot.com/
Dawn http://dawnsdesignsthatdelight.blogspot.com/
Tricia http://lshdesigns.blogspot.com/

50 States Blog Hop Winner - Announced

2011-09-18T18:30:00.000-07:00

The winner on my blog for the 50 States Blog Hop is Becky Dunham.

Becky, I'll be sending you an email for some info and your address!!

Congratulations to all the winners!!

Wendy

2011-09-16T04:49:00.000-07:00

Welcome to the 50 States Blog Hop!!

Welcome to the 50 States Blog Hop! Most of us would love to travel but are having staycations this year. What better way to travel but through a blog hop. This hop was inspired by our host Shawnee's journey across the United States as she traveled with her family to their new home. The United States is truly beautiful with many wonderful places to visit and see.

If you've hopped along from DELAWARE or you are just joining me from your dashboard or happened along from somewhere else, please be sure to CLICK HERE to start with the first state in the union, Delaware, because you won't want to miss out on any of the fun (or any of the blog candy!!)...

There is an AMAZING Grand Prize Package for one LUCKY hopper (winner chosen by Rafflecopter)!! To be entered to win, please do the following:

Visit each state and leave a comment on each project (simply follow the links provided below)
Like Blessed on the Bright Side and Handmade By Lisa FB Pages.

So what's the Grand Prize???
Cricut Cartridge - Destinations, beautiful handmade flowers from Shannon at Creative Chaos Flowers, and a $20 Gift Certificate to Scraptastical Kreations.
Now on to my state and my project....please pardon the photo job, for some reason my camera was NOT cooperating with me to get these pictures!!

It's very difficult to fit all the wonderful things to see and do in Pennsylvania all into one project. I tried to highlight some of the things I've done just recently. The countryside is starting to change colors (unfortunately) to it's beautiful golds, reds and oranges and with it will come cooler weather. That means sled riding, skiing and snowball battles are fast approaching.

For this project, I used everything from my stash. The paper is all core'dinations (my fav) to create the single and double layer photo mats. The letters are cut using SCAL2 using font ARIAL BLACK. Where would I be without all my fonts?? To get my letters to be straight, I used the scrap piece the letters were cut from to line them up.

Now for the good stuff, BLOG CANDY. I'm offering up a SURPRISE grab bag that's sure to help in your scrapbooking endeavors!! To be eligible, please leave a comment on all 50 states to everyone know you've been there and if you like what you see on my blog, please become a follower! The winner will be picked randomly on Sunday, Sept 18th and announced on my blog.

Now you can hop to the NEXT STATE IN THE UNION, New Jersey with Nancy!! Remember to leave a comment on each state to be eligible for the GRAND PRIZE!!

.............

2011-08-27T04:49:00.000-07:00

Happy 31st Birthday BECKY!!

Welcome to the Becky's Birthday Blog Hop! It's going to be a lot of fun. It's Becky's birthday and she's celebrating with a hop. Please remember when posting to wish her a Happy Birthday.

If you arrived here from Misty's page, you are on the right track. If you would like to start from the beginning and hop along with us, please go to Becky’s page (our host).

Thank you to Becky for hosting this hop and a special Thank You to our sponsor Erica from Mycricutcraftroom for her generosity!

I'm pretty new to card making and I wanted to join this hop to encourage myself to make more cards. I know it's pretty basic but for me it was a challenge. It was also the first time I used my brand new copics!!

Thank you for stopping in and viewing my blog. There are lots of other projects I've done that you can see. If you like what you see, please become a follower. Your next stop on the hop is Rachel .

Have a Great Day!

The complete lineup:

1.Becky - http://beckscricards.blogspot.com
2. Amy - http://www.lovetocrop.com/
3. Kimmarie - http://kimmarieskorner.blogspot.com
4. Dandy (Dandylicious Creates) - http://dandylicioushair.blogspot.com
5. Kathy - http://kathyand3kids.blogspot.com
6. Nicole - http://canadiannickelscrapn.blogspot.com/
7. Gill - http://creationsbygillm.blogspot.com
8. Kristy - www.scraptasticalkreations.blogspot.com
9. Nicolette - www.beyondscrapin.blogspot.com
10. Momo - http://www.madebymomo.blogspot.com
11. Sylvia - http://bellascrapbookdesigns.blogspot.com
12. DDs Crafts - http://craftydeb-ddscrafts.blogspot.com/
13. Faith - http://faithfulecreations.wordpress.com
14. Paula - http://www.morethanfavors.blogspot.com
15. Ashley - http://www.theglamoroussideofscrapping.blogspot.com/
16.Haidee-http://created2bunique.blogspot.com/
17. Deborah - http://scrappingmamma.net
18. Gina - http://californiascrappin-gcinderella21.blogspot.com/
19. Sue - http://www.scrappindhilly.blogspot.com/
20. Stephanie - http://www.alwayscrafting.com/
21. Cher - http://www.cherevansstudio.blogspot.com/
22. Linda - http://lindasimpsoncraftypieceofheaven.blogspot.com/
23. Misty - http://www.abusyplace.blogspot.com
24. Wendy - http://wleitel.blogspot.com <---you are here
25. Rachel- http://rachelspapercrafts.blogspot.com
26. Erica - http://mycricutcraftroom.blogspot.com

2011-08-16T03:00:00.000-07:00

Welcome to the Bucket List Birthday Blog Hop! It's going to be a lot of fun. Everyone is going to be showcasing items from their bucket lists and we will be wishing happy birthday to a number of August babies (including Michelle Hull, who is the host of this hop!).

If you arrived here from Lisa’s page, you are on the right track. If you would like to start from the beginning and hop along with us, please go to MichelleHull’s page (our host).

Please remember to say Happy Birthday to the birthday people along the way & Happy Anniversary to Gill & Jim.

My project to showcase my bucket list was to make a place for my bucket list. This list has been written for many years and then I misplaced it. After 2 moves and a few years, I found it again. It was amazing to remember what I had written and that I had already started accomplishing some of the items. Needless to say, the list is misplaced again but when I find it, it will be placed in my frame and on the wall in my scrap room.

My supplies used were:
Everything from my personal stash....some was no longer in the packaging so I'm unsure of the maker.
The frame is from my attic
Tornal Adornament fibers
Gold Beading bought at JoAnn's
Lace around the frame bought at Joann's
Recollections Boutique Fleur swirls
Prima Flowers (my favorite)
Basic ribbon bought at Michael's
Butterflies were also bought at Michael's back in the floral department
The font is Script MT Bold (my personal favorite!) and was cut using SCAL2 on my computer

1. Please remember to leave a comment and
2. Click to follow my blog is you like what you see!

Have a fantastic day and enjoy all the projects from these wonderful people!

To continue on with the hop, your next stop is Jamie

The complete blog lineup:

1. Michelle - http://craftychelle.blogspot.com/<-----Happy Birthday on the 18th

2. Justina http://justmycrafts.blogspot.com<-----Happy Birthday on the 28th

3. Anita - http://anitaandbugs.blogspot.com

4. Ashley - http://scrappinpinkpiglet.blogspot.com

5. Amy - http://www.lovetocrop.com/

6. Maria - http://www.mdcraftcorner.blogspot.com/

7. Tami - http://tamboscreations.blogspot.com/

8. Sher http://www.patternsbysher.blogspot.com

9. Gina - http://californiascrappin-gcinderella21.blogspot.com/

10. Gill - http://scrappincreationsbygillm.blogspot.com <-----Happy Anniv on the 11th

11. Linda T - http://www.lindascreativity.blogspot.com

12. Inga - http://mommahobbit.blogspot.com/

13. Corrine- http://celebratingordinarymoments.blogspot.com/

14. Lori- http://scrappinmystressaway.blogspot.com/

15. Nancy - http://blog.fancywithnancy.com

16. Lisa - http://handmadewithlove-lisa.blogspot.com/

17. Wendy -http://wleitel.blogspot.com/ <-----Happy Birthday on the 31^st ß--you are here

18. Jamie - http://myamusinglife.blogspot.com<-----Happy Birthday on the 18th

SCHOOL'S OUT WINNER IS.........

2011-06-13T16:28:00.000-07:00

After writing all the names on a piece of paper and throwing them in a dish, we've pulled COLLEEN B. I will be emailing you to find what some of your goals are for the summer so I can put a surprise package together for you.

Thank you all for participating!!

Wendy

2011-06-10T04:22:00.000-07:00

June 10-12 School's Out For Summer Blog Hop

Welcome to the School's Out For Summer Blog Hop. If you have arrived here from Nancy-http://blog.fancywithnancy.com/ you are on the right track. For my School's Out item, I made a summer calendar of the things I want to get done this summer. This TOP 10 "To Do" list is tacked to my wall above my desk. I will insert pictures as I get the item done. This will then go in a book as the beginning pages and more pictures of each event/project will be in the book also.

My challenge to you for the hop is to do the same and post your blog address here so we can go check it out. It could be a place you want to go, things you want to get done, etc. I'm not asking for it to be extravagant, just get those ideas on paper. No pictures can be added since these are things that are not done yet. Photo mats with tags above with the idea.

My BLOG CANDY will be a package that will help achieve one of your goals on your summer calendar. Since this is a week-end long hop, I will pick a winner on June 12th (I'll post the winner on Monday, June 13th). Just make sure you are a follower of my blog (post my blinkie on your blog if you like what you see) and leave a comment with your blog address and contact information. The winner will be picked randomly. If my followers reach 150, a second BLOG CANDY package will be mailed as well.

Now to make sure you stay on track, hop on over to Anita-http://www.anitaandbugs.blogspot.com/ to continue on.........

Here's a line up to help you stay on track....

Jessica- http://thecreativestamperspot.blogspot.com/
Nancy-http://blog.fancywithnancy.com/
Wendy- http://wleitel.blogspot.com/ <-------YOU ARE HERE
Anita-http://www.anitaandbugs.blogspot.com/ <-------NEXT STOP
Nadia http://www.nadiasbeautifulmess.blogspot.com/
Jenny http://www.papercutcreations.blogspot.com/
Sarah http://www.simplyshaddock.blogspot.com/
DoBea http://www.dobeaalberts.blogspot.com/
Kristin http://scrappingmamahen.blogspot.com/
Jen R http://www.memorieswithjen.blogspot.com/
Julie Ranae http://juliesopenwindow.blogspot.com/
Brynn- http://www.flairandfrillscreativity.blogspot.com/
Jess- http://scrappyjess.blogspot.com/
Linn - http://linnsscrapshack.blogspot.com/

Have a fantastic weekend and thanks for stopping by!

Wendy

Daria's Blanket

2011-05-01T15:30:00.000-07:00

This is the blanket that I crocheted for Daria. I made it to fit a full size bed.

One blanket down, one to go....Kyler would like his now. It's almost finished though so hopefully I'll get it posted soon.

The yarn I used was Bernat Pipsqueak "Sittin' Pretty". What an adventure this blanket turned out to be. When Daria and I found the yarn, we were only going to make a lap blanket. That soon changed to a blanket for on her bed.

We went back to JoAnn's to get more yarn, but found it was a special and wouldn't be replenished. Thank heavens for the great service of my store....they found the yarn for me in another store. I called the other store and was treated just as wonderful. I got 7 more delivered to my door and was able to finish.

The trim is made from a yarn called "Angel Hair". I don't have the wrapper any more to tell you the brand but I do know JoAnn's does still carry it.

This is the most beautiful yarn and so incredibly soft.....I highly recommend it.

Thanks!
Wendy

The cupcakes have been devoured!!

2011-04-21T16:06:00.000-07:00

There were Daria's chocolate cupcakes that went to school for her birthday. The icing is done cupcake war style.

They were very very yummy and pure sugar rush.

Jelly Bean filled carrots - my newest svg file.

2011-04-21T15:56:00.000-07:00

Our carrots are all finished and off to school. They were a huge success with the kids. 50 of them all stuffed with jelly beans using my own svg cut file. I've been making several treat files....I think it might be becoming an addiction. It sure is fun having kids that need treats for school though so I can continue to make them.

This is what I've been up to lately....it's been awhile since I've updated!!

2011-02-14T04:25:00.000-08:00

These were Cassidy and Jason's (25 each)

Close up of Cassidy's

Close up of Daria's (25)

These were Kyler's (25)

These were the teacher treats


Close up of the teacher treats

All of these treats were made by files I created and cut with SCAL2. I also completed 7 double page layouts WITH pics for my niece and a project she had to do. The pics are on my camera and not uploaded to the computer yet.

Happy Valentine's Day everyone!!

Wendy

Tree challenge completed

2010-05-02T09:58:00.000-07:00

Do tree limbs count as trees? This is not my original tree page, but does it work? Having my inspiration up close and personal definitely helps! This one stays at Mistie's house.

I found a wonderful new site for SVG files.....

2010-05-02T06:06:00.000-07:00

It's called Little Scraps of Heaven Designs. Her website is new but she has been selling on etsy and ebay. I had a question on one of her files and she got right back to me and we able to help me very quickly.

Please take a look at her designs using the link on the sidebar of my blog.

Have a great day
Wendy

Daria's Birthday Cake

2010-04-19T04:33:00.000-07:00

The cake is called Strawberries and Cream. She wanted a strawberry cake for her birthday and this is what we came up with. There are 5 layers inside this thing, whipped cream and sliced strawberries between each layer. Whipped cream on the top and cream cheese icing on the side with the piping using the cream cheese (yup, I did that piping!!) And just in case they didn't like strawberries, I also made chocolate cupcakes. Both were a HUGE hit with the kids mixed with the homemade vanilla ice cream.

More pictures of my family

2010-04-15T15:19:00.000-07:00

This time I scrapbooked my Mom and my granddaughter. I just love this picture. This was a challenge on LGCUScrappers blog. We were to use turquoise, purple and white. Enjoy!!

My "Let's Scrap" take on a sketch

2010-04-04T03:59:00.000-07:00

I found a great website with lots of inspiration and have applied to be on the design team. Here is my submission. Check out their great website and join, the link is in my sidebar!!

My take on a border that I found on the internet

2010-04-04T03:54:00.000-07:00

I found this great border out on the internet one night surfing for inspiration. It was just so cute so I decided to make my own. The planes and sunshine are designed in SCAL2 (files are available if you want them, just email me), the bears are a pattern from Treasure Box Designs, the CUTE is done in SCAL and the word plane are white leather looking thickers. Throw in some Prima flowers and voila...it's a border.

I noticed one of my rays of sunshine was missing but I did find it as soon as I came back to my desk and put it back on. Pardon my background, I went looking for natural lighting and the only place I could find was outside on my porch. The rug out there is ready for replacing!!

My Newest Layouts

2010-03-24T04:27:00.000-07:00

Good Morning All....I've been absent from my blog but I have been busy. I've been posting over on LGCUSCRAPPERS instead of over here. Here are some of my newest layouts!

Thanks for looking!
Wendy

This one is for Challenge #10 Black and White layout for LGCUSCRAPPERS

This is Challenge #9 on LGCUSCRAPPERS - Diana has so many gorgeous pics of her kids.....these next two layouts were just for her.

This Mickey Layout is for part of Challenge #9 on LGCUSCRAPPERS. Diana was behind on scrapping her Disney trip so the challenge was to help her out.

I got distracted from a challenge and just wanted to play with pretty paper and butterflies with this one. I just loved the pictures.

I'm so sick of winter and really ready for summer to arrive. My niece and I were talking about pictures and she asked if I remembered this day and the pictures we took. I came upstairs and started printing and came up with this. The sun is an SVG file if anyone is interested. Just shot me an email and I will attach it and send it back.

My Valentine's Day Dinner

2010-02-27T04:24:00.000-08:00

Miss Daria was entertaining again.......She cooked Pinwheel Loaf Wellington (stuffed meatloaf), baked corn, candied sweet potatoes, mac & cheese (her mommy's homemade), mashed potatoes, rolls, gravy and green bean casserole.

Our table is set with red placemats and the valentine napkins are rolled around the silverware and tied with red ribbons. The centerpiece is the roses that she got her Pap for Valentine's Day.

HELP...I've lost my car!!

2010-02-06T07:32:00.001-08:00

Well I know where I left it but.....

Some of my recent items created for LGCU Scrappers Challenges

2010-01-26T03:37:00.001-08:00

Challenge #3: We were mailed 4 items.....polka dot glitter paper, gold & green rhinestones, pink thread, and ribbon that says sweet, sassy, romantic and youthful. The idea was to each each item but we didn't have to use it all.
Challenge #4: We were mailed 3 items...4 flowers, 2 embellishments, and glitter.

Come check us out over at lgcuscrapper.blogspot.com

Have a super day and enjoy
Wendy

Freezer paper onsie

2010-01-16T19:30:00.000-08:00

Here is my newest creation....I'm thrilled with how it turned out!! This is done with a cut file in SCAL. If anyone wants the file, send me your email and I will send it to you.

Wendy

My latest layout

2010-01-06T19:02:00.000-08:00

This layout is quite heavy since the paper is just piled on it. Each piece of paper is matted and the photo mats are triple matted. I used the brads that I bought in CT while at Tuesday Mornings. The leaves and spikey thing is from M's in the flower section. Most of the paper is from Scrap Pad To Go purchased at Ollie's. It's by K&Company. The big polka dot paper I have no clue where I got it from. I found it in my blue file when I was searching for paper. The solid rust color is by American Crafts and was also purchased at Tuesday Mornings in CT. The bows are done with raffia adn there are bazzill buttons under them.

I made a flower!!

2010-01-06T19:01:00.001-08:00

The stickles are still drying...but how does it look? I've been wanting to make my own flowers because I can never find exactly what I am looking for when I'm doing a layout.

I'm just not inspired lately

2009-12-17T18:14:00.000-08:00

Not sure what happened but I go sit at my desk and NOTHING!! Not sure where my creativity went but for right now, it's gone. I go page surfing for inspiration and NOTHING.

I think I need a good dose of going through some adorable baby pics. I'm sure that would work....Hint Hint Mistie!!

Ok...off to bed, another night of nothing!!

Happy Thanksgiving

2009-11-26T05:08:00.000-08:00

I have so many things that I'm thankful for. My family, my health, steady household income, a roof over our heads and plenty of food to eat. I have the best friends in the world in my sisters, I just couldn't imagine life without all of them. I've also made some fantastic friends on the circut messageboard that have made crafting and chatting so wonderful.

May everyone have a wonderful day and remember to take a minute to look at all the good things in your life and say THANK YOU!!

Wendy

Oh So Pretty!!

2009-11-25T18:21:00.000-08:00

Here is my newest page made with a piece of the paper I just got in CT. Thank you Mistie!!

This is a challenge for WSB

2009-11-15T04:12:00.000-08:00

I did this for a Whimsical Scraps & Bugs DT challenge but I did the wrong team challenge. I thought I would share this one anyway.

Some new layouts to share

2009-11-15T04:10:00.001-08:00

This one is one I did for a friend.

Anything goes extra layouts

2009-11-07T00:33:00.000-08:00

Here is my anything goes theme. These were layouts left over from another swap. The ladies in our group decided we should swap out some of these too!

Fall, Thanksgiving, Winter & Christmas double layout swap on the Cricut Messageboard

2009-11-07T00:23:00.000-08:00

I have stickled, glued, layered, paper pieced, cut with the cricut, used straw, used embellishments, sewed and did some cussing...but I think they turned out well.

Thanksgiving does not have it's picture yet, so it's not posted.

Please enjoy...they will be postal on Sat. Nov. 7th.

Newest layout using butterflies!

2009-10-25T05:47:00.000-07:00

Here you go Mistie, I did it. A layout in one evening. I said I would use my new pretty paper, crystals and my butterflies. This is what I came up with.

1st day of school

2009-10-17T13:40:00.000-07:00

I'm a little late posting some of these pics, sorry!!

Steeler's Training camp

2009-10-17T13:32:00.001-07:00

We had a great time!

Santa's Workshop

2009-10-17T13:29:00.001-07:00

I think I might need a life!! This is what I worked on for the last 3 hours!! I now have glue, glitter and stickles all over my desk.

Chili, Chowder, Soup & Stews Recipe Swap for Cricut MB

2009-10-16T12:09:00.001-07:00

Newest swap from the cricut messageboard.

Redneck mouse hunting!

2009-10-16T12:05:00.000-07:00

I just had to share this pic. I was home sick today with a headache. I was headed out to the kitchen for a drink and some more meds and found this scene unfolding!

I'm sure my daughter is going to love it that I did. Sssshhhh, let's not tell her. There's a poor little mouse behind that birdhouse.

I've been playing

2009-10-10T05:51:00.000-07:00

This is what happens when I spend too much time surfing the net looking for inspiration. I'm supposed to be working on a swap instead of playing and making my sister pages. I added the stitching...it's finally totally done.

Challenge #25 from Whimsical Scraps & Bugs

2009-10-02T15:43:00.000-07:00

Here is project #25 for Whimsical Scraps & Bugs. We needed to use a song as inspiration. I'll Be is one of my husbands favorite songs and very fitting for us. We didn't have your traditional church wedding, we were married outside on a sunny day in bare feet. It was fantastic. These are some of the pics from that day.

They are all finally done

2009-10-01T20:29:00.000-07:00

I've just finished all 13 Blog Hop Challenges and my Project #25 for Whimsical Scraps & Bugs. It was my first project with them. I will post is as soon as it has been posted to their site.

Everyone have a great evening. I'm going to bed!!

The Crafting Pot Blog Hop Challenge

2009-10-01T20:15:00.000-07:00

Thank you to my sister for her help on this one!! I appreciate it Mistie! Here's OLD SCHOOL...we're talking no toys at all.

SPCC Blog Hop Challenge

2009-10-01T20:04:00.000-07:00

I went to a crop last weekend and ran into an SU rep. I was able to get all 4 colors. Please enjoy!

Whimsical Scraps & Bugs Blog Hop Challenge

2009-10-01T19:57:00.000-07:00

This one was fun!! I didn't use the gumballs, I used something I would eat since the treat bag is for me for finishing all my challenges on the blog hop!

Peachy Keen Blog Hop Challenge

2009-10-01T19:52:00.000-07:00

I had some help from my daughter on this one. We combined 2 of the challenges into 1. This card uses the sketch from Peachy Keen and the image from the Sew Many Cards challenge. This was a fun one! Please enjoy.

Chirper Blog Hop Challenge

2009-10-01T19:45:00.000-07:00

The theme was "SWEET" with glitter and stamping used. This is my granddaughter making cupcakes. One of her favorite things to do is cook. We've used stickles as the glitter and the little cupcake embellishment is stamped and colored with watercolor pencils. The paper is bazzill and AC Cardstock.

Scrap sketch Blog Hop Challenge

2009-09-28T17:05:00.000-07:00

Boy does using a sketch work out nicely. This layout is made to coordinate with the All About Me Challenge. The journaling is not done because this layout is going to my sister and her very adorable baby. She will be adding the journaling.

All About Me Blog Hop Challenge

2009-09-28T17:03:00.000-07:00

Thank you Brit for allowing me to borrow your layout!! Sorry about the picture quality, my printer is giving me issues tonight!!

Practical Scrappers Blog Hop Challenge

2009-09-26T08:24:00.000-07:00

This is my third Blog Hop Challenge. The Challenge was to create a project using die-cuts. I used the altered die-cuts from the previous challenge on the double page layout I created for a swap on the Cricut Messageboard.

Materials used: Doodletype for the letters, Happily Ever After for the pumpkins, George for the oval on the pumpkins, Home Accents for the corner swirls, SCAL for the crow and cat in the pumpkin (I need to get the website for this to give create to the designer, it is a purchased .svg file), paper pieced scarecrow from a coloring page I googled then hand cut and inked. The paper is by Prima, AC Cardstock, Chatterbox Inc, Recollections and a couple of other makers.

Here are my sunflowers and pumpkins in use.

Just Buggin Blog Hop Challenge

2009-09-26T07:44:00.000-07:00

Here's #2 on the challenge list. This challenge was to take ANY die-cut and alter it. I have two. I have been working on a fall page for a swap and this challenge inspired me to get moving on the embellishments for it.

The first is a pumpkin cut from the Happily Ever After cartridge. To alter it, I also cut an oval, inked all the edges and placed the oval in the middle before I glued down the stem.

The second is a sunflower I created in SCAL by welding a spade and a rectangle together. All the little petals are made individually and inked. The 1" circle in the center is embossed with the swiss dots folder. Taadaaa, sunflower!!

Ok, off to the next challenge. I think I'll get these embellishments totally done so I can finish the layout totally because Practical Scrappers challenge is to use dies cuts.

Off I go......

Scrapfit Blog Hop Challenge

2009-09-26T06:54:00.000-07:00

Here is my first completed challenge for the blog hop. My challenge to myself was to only use items I had on had for all the challenges (although shopping sounds like so much fun!!)

The challenge was to create a "Happy Fall" card.
The paper is by Recollections from the "Spice Market" pack. The leaves were punched, the ribbon is Sweet Petites and the embellishment is also by Recollections. Both pieces of green paper were embossed with cuttlebug folders (Swiss dots & D'Vine Swirl) These are all items I had in my stash. 1 down, 12 more to go...Hop hop hop!

2009-09-24T16:10:00.000-07:00

I'm very honored!!

2009-09-13T18:36:00.000-07:00

I've recently be accepted on the design team of Whimsical Scraps & Bugs Design Team. I'm very excited with the challenge. The ladies are so talented and it's an honor to be among them. I look forward to getting to know everyone.

Check out the website and enjoy!!

Wendy

2009-07-19T13:20:00.001-07:00

This is how our Friday night went, it was ALOT of fun for all!!

2009-07-19T13:17:00.001-07:00

I have new projects I'm working on. I just finished these for a swap on the Cricut MB.

Have a super day
Wendy

Most Recent Projects

2009-06-12T03:22:00.001-07:00

This is my version of "Little Miss Muffet" I made for a swap on the Cricut MB. We were doing Childrens Stories.

I also made Snow White, Mary Had a Little Lamb and There Was An Old Woman.

I still need to work on another Little Miss Muffet and Hansel & Gretel.

Can't wait to get these back.

I'll figure this out yet!

2009-06-12T03:16:00.000-07:00

Good Morning everyone. I've been saying I want a blog so this morning I just started clicking buttons. I've got a lot to learn about this but I have some time off coming up and will try to customize it them.

I want to be able to share what I'm working on with friends and family. There are several blogs that I check frequently and I would love to be able to share them with my friends.

Thanks for stopping by
Wendy