This Is Bliss

Coming Soon…….

2010-12-01T17:42:00.001-08:00

I’m So LOST……..#38 and FINAL

2010-02-02T07:00:00.000-08:00

Well…….It’s happening tonight. You know the drill. Don’t call me, don’t email me, don’t text me. I WILL NOT answer.

SO after 31 long weeks of LOST posts and 38 cards…….I saved my favorite one to share with you last.

Amen. The End. Enjoy tonight if you are a LOST fan……….

I’m So LOST…….#37

2010-02-01T15:36:00.000-08:00

Hurley’s favorite saying…….I say it all the time…..and my friend Lisa says it all the time too. DUDE………

I’m So LOST……#36

2010-01-31T15:15:00.000-08:00

Jillibean Soup Paper……And what about that GET LOST stamp? It comes in a set of super cool book/reading related stamps from my friend Beth stamp sets. Click this to see all the adorable ones in the set………. There are also several other fun sets all sold at the Stamp Happens shop.

I’m So LOST…….#35

2010-01-30T14:55:00.000-08:00

Love these felt buttons……..by Making Memories…..

I’m So LOST……..#34

2010-01-29T14:17:00.000-08:00

This one has a lot of pictures. It will be hard to show what it REALLY looks like in person……..

Another one made with the soundtrack images………
Perfect quote for Kate………

I’m So LOST…….#33

2010-01-28T14:13:00.000-08:00

More Club Scrap……. When I put this card together I thought it was a good idea to stagger the it’s fun part. Now I am looking at it and it looks like “it’s” fell out of it’s place……lol
I am SO a straight crafter………

I’m So LOST……..#32

2010-01-27T14:09:00.000-08:00

This one is made from Basic Grey paper and Club Scrap.

I’m So LOST……….#31

2010-01-26T14:06:00.000-08:00

You can’t argue with success………..

This one I made with the images from the soundtrack………

I’m So LOST ……….#30

2010-01-25T13:58:00.000-08:00

So to celebrate the fact that LOST is right around the corner I am going to post a LOST card everyday until it premiers. I thought this would be a good one to start it off with………..

I think this one says it all………..

Green Tangerines Layouts………

2010-01-22T07:00:00.000-08:00

Alissa’s class coin from 4th grade. Title of layout is “virtues”

The kids cracking open a coconut. Title of layout is “No buts, no nuts, no coconuts!”

If you would like to check out the other layouts at the Green Tangerines flicker site click here.
Remember you too can order this monthly kit from Green Tangerines!

I’m So LOST ………. {week 29}

2010-01-20T07:41:00.001-08:00

Actually……..I am kinda afraid of the smoke monster. I don’t like the sound it makes. LOL

I’m So LOST…….{week 28}

2010-01-13T07:05:00.001-08:00

Just a reminder that it is not all about Jack-Jack-Jack.
Sawyer-Sawyer-Sawyer……….

Friend Cards………..

2010-01-07T07:25:00.000-08:00

I am a big fan of getting and sending cards in the mail. It had been too long since I dropped some in the mail for some of my closest friends. I sat down the other night and assembly line made these cards with color coordinating scraps- and this ever SO true quote. And then dropped them in the mail for a little surprise!

I’m So LOST …….{week 27}

2010-01-06T07:00:00.000-08:00

Sparkle and punched red velvet heart. LOVE me some LOST!

Green Tangerines Kit Club On Flicker……….

2009-12-31T07:00:00.000-08:00

Make sure you head over to the Green Tangerines Kit Club on Flicker. There is a ton of inspiration and a ton of different styles all done by many many talented people!
Click here to go check it out!

And if you would like to check out my personal gallery…..
Click on this link.
Green Tangerines has the kits for sale. They also have kits of the week, classes, and an online store. Check it out!

Check Out Perfect Presentation…….

2009-12-30T10:28:00.001-08:00

My friend Leigh Ann has started making her own templates for packaging! I am SO excited for her! She makes some really amazing projects that all have her very own original touch. I can always tell something that she makes. It is never over done. I often copy her. Not just cause I think she is cool- and I want to be cool just like her, but because I love her style.
You will too. Go check her out. Leave her a comment with a suggestion for her debut template- and you could win it for free.
Too bad her cute Kentucky accent doesn’t come with it!*****Edit***** I don't know why I said Kentucky. I meant Tennessee. Boy, am I from Cali or what?

I’m So LOST…….{week 26}

2009-12-30T07:00:00.000-08:00

This is one of my favorite Hurley quotes:

Another one you would probably have to watch the show to catch the humor!

Hurley is the funniest character on LOST in my opinion. I follow his blog:
Dispatches from the island
He does a ton of hilarious random posts that showcase his classic sense of humor.

A few weeks ago I mailed him some of the cards I have made from my LOST challenges. Believe it or not he actually came to my blog and left me a comment! I was floored. He is my new BFF!
Oh ya and by the way is name in real life is Jorge Garcia!

If you would like to see what he had to say go here.
I feel special. Really special I tell ya!

And for all you LOST fans if you want some real Hurley humor check out this:
DUDE

Sale Over At Stamp Happens…….

2009-12-30T06:48:00.001-08:00

Stamp Happens is having a year end inventory reduction sale.
Click here to go and check it out!

My attempt at a decent Christmas card picture…..

2009-12-28T07:00:00.000-08:00

View Full Album

And this is the one I went with………

Soccer Album…….

2009-12-24T07:00:00.000-08:00

It has been a long while since I have posted anything REALLY creative! I have been busy making stuff….just not a lot of time to post it all!
This is a album I made for Jake’s best friend Riley……..
I used my Solstice November kit from Club Scrap. I also used a ton of product from my favorite scrapbook store Green Tangerines. Album is hand stitched together using a wax thread.
I did not have a template for it…just put it together one page at a time as I went along! Sometimes that is best for me! This is what the full kit looks like:

I’m So LOST……{week 25}

2009-12-23T07:00:00.000-08:00

One of Jack’s famous quotes…..I used a lot of tags and cording off a pair of jeans I had just bought. I swear I save everything like that…..knowing that I will recycle and reuse it on SOMETHING!

Final season promo poster for Jack……..

My Favorite Song Right Now………

2009-12-18T12:39:00.001-08:00

I’m So LOST…….{week 24}

2009-12-16T07:00:00.000-08:00

I love this quote from LOST. One of my favorites. I used the private eye kit from Club Scrap for this card. Aren’t the little glasses perfect?

I’m So LOST {week 23……..}

2009-12-09T07:00:00.000-08:00

Getting closer to the January 2010 date for LOST………

I can not wait………

Randomness………….

2009-12-04T07:00:00.000-08:00

This is my new kit from Club Scrap. It is coming in the mail…..and I can not wait! Shine bright is the name of it I believe. I can not wait to create with this bad boy…..

And if you would like to print out some free layout ideas(PDF from Club Scrap)……click this.

I need to get a good picture of the kidlets for the Christmas card. I think I may attempt it today. This is one of the them a few years ago that I just adore…….. I have some ideas in mind. And I think I will go with the black and white as well.

This is a project I made for Green Tangerines last year. I adore it. I already have someone in mind for this little pretty!

And these are my favorite punches right now:

Enjoy your day!

I’m So LOST……..{week 22}

2009-12-02T07:00:00.000-08:00

These guys crack me up…….Jack with gun…..

Oh ya….my card for the week………..

Love this quote from Jack…….

Jack without beard…… Crazy Jack with beard…..
So busting up right now!

I’m So LOST………..{week 21}

2009-11-25T07:00:00.000-08:00

It looks like February 2nd, 2010 will be the premiere date for LOST! You know the drill……no calls, no emails, no texts. I won’t respond. I will be fixated on the TV….and Jack.

I saw the most awesome trailer for season 6 while at the New Moon movie Friday. It was footage I have seen a million times….nothing new. However seeing all the characters on the BIG screen was pretty intense. I can not EVEN wait!

Well this is what I came up with for this week:

Now if you don’t watch LOST you won’t have a clue what this card is. So let me explain…… the island is a picture of all the Dharma station locations. And the numbers at the bottom are the numbers that kinda tie everything and everyone together.

Over on the SL-LOST site there is a thread about which season poster is the favorite.
These are the choices……

Season 1:

Season 2:

Season 3:

Season 4:

Season 5:

Season 6:

These are the results so far:

Favorite LOST Poster?

Season 1 14% (153 votes)

Season 2 20% (219 votes)

Season 3 21% (236 votes)

Season 4 11% (123 votes)

Season 5 13% (148 votes)

Season 6 21% (240 votes)

Total Votes: 1,119

I actually voted last week and the results were much different then. My pick was Season 2. I like the up close and personal feel about it. Also the colors used. The quote they used is something I have always believed. Everything happens for a reason. Both good and bad. I stick to that. The rest of them kinda look the same to me. I think they should have mixed it up a little more like they did with Season 3. (Which by the way is my 2nd pick!)
So if you want head over there and cast your vote. Or as a designer….what do you feel is the best poster?

New Moon TTIC & AI Blog Hop…………..

2009-11-20T07:00:00.000-08:00

Here is our lineup!

Starts at Twilight Tuesday – http://twilighttuesday.com/

1. Tonya – http://www.stamphappens.com/

2. Laura – http://craftylittlewoman.blogspot.com/

3. Jennifer O. – http://wannabecr8tive.blogspot.com/

4. Pam – http://pamdabearshares.blogspot.com/

5. Jen del Muro {Guest} – http://iheart2stamp.com/

6. Dani – http://countyourbeautifulblessings.blogspot.com/

7. Tamara Bennett – http://scrapcationgetaway.blogspot.com/

8. Cathy – http://cathy-cunningham.blogspot.com/

9. Dina – http://mrsnoodlesdoodles.blogspot.com/

10. Makeesha Byl {Guest} – http://www.makeeshabyl.com.au/

11. Beth – http://stampinsanity.com/blog/

12. Sarabeth {Guest} – http://www.scraphappie.blogspot.com/

13. Mindy Baxter – http://stampinmindy.blogspot.com/

14. Tia – http://ametypething.blogspot.com/

15. Jami Bova {Guest} – http://sgtstamper.com/blog/

ME----16. Eve – http://thisisbliss838.blogspot.com/

17. Monika in VA – http://makingcardshappen.blogspot.com/

18. Lois Bak – http://clownmomcreations.blogspot.com/

19. April D. – http://mousekemom.blogspot.com/

20. Stephanie {Guest} – http://www.apaperbuffet.blogspot.com/

21. Leigh Ann Baird – http://www.stampingwithannieb.blogspot.com/

22. Jeri Moody – http://craftyjsplace.blogspot.com/

23. Juanita – http://stampintwilghtmom.blogspot.com/

24. Amber Goble {Guest} – http://thecountryscrapper.blogspot.com/

25. Jen S. – http://deconstructingjen.com/

26. Sammi – http://www.stuffbysammi.blogspot.com/

27. Tracey F – http://booyagirl.blogspot.com/

28. Corinne aka Rinne – http://rinnesbliss.blogspot.com/

29. Jodi Collins {Guest} – http://stampingalatte.blogspot.com/

30. Margie – http://ohbumbleismemargie.blogspot.com/

31. Cheryl – http://secondglantz.blogspot.com/

32. Kathy – http://pixieduststudio.blogspot.com/

33. Holly – http://inkadinkadoodle.com/

34. Jodi Ann Lee {Guest} – http://inkedinspirations.blogspot.com/

35. Rebecca – http://bellacarta.typepad.com/

36. Kathy J – http://inspiredtostamp.blogspot.com/

37. M.E. Driggs – http://cr8iveme.blogspot.com/

38. Randi – http://www.thedarkmermaid.blogspot.com/

39. Jessica Diedrich {Guest} – http://thewhimsicalbutterfly.blogspot.com/

40. Erica – http://inkedupandreadytoplay.blogspot.com/

41. Jacquie – http://www.javablustamper.blogspot.com/

42. Donna Schnees – http://donnasscrapbooknook.blogspot.com/

43. Julee Tilman {Guest} – http://poeticartistry.blogspot.com

44. Donna W. – http://donna-wardle.blogspot.com/

45. Heather Lee-Reppen – http://inkonmyear.blogspot.com/

46. Jackie R. – http://stampingsister.blogspot.com/

47. Joni – http://astickysituation.blogspot.com/

48. Joy Kennedy {Guest} http://joyofstamping.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/

49. Alison – http://alisonsrandomthoughts.blogspot.com/

50. Jacquie N. – http://jacquiemakescards.blogspot.com/

51. Monika Davis – http://www.stampnmad.typepad.com/

52. Julie http://www.starsfallcreations.com

53. Beate Johns {Guests} http://beate.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com

Ends at Twilight Tuesday – http://twilighttuesday.com

Spread the Twilight love...

I made this fun card that actually has two bookmarks you can tear off and use. I made it for one of my teacher friends. I hope she likes it! She is team Jacob BTW! Who would you choose?

See I used my TONIC perforator to get the flaps ready to be torn off!

And your next stop is:

Monika in VA – http://makingcardshappen.blogspot.com/

And don’t forget you should START and END at TTIC.

And as a special BONUS I did another project for the

Artful INKables blog hop!

Look what I just ordered from AI………OME. Twilight charms. I can not wait to use these bad boys!
So what are you waiting for? Head over to the site and blog!

Enjoy the movie all you Twi’s!

Believe It Or Not, I Love It & Not Because Of It’s Name…………………….

2009-11-19T06:56:00.001-08:00

I went to Ulta in search of a new fragrance. I smelled about 100 of them. And ended up with this one:

It is actually part of the Lovely Collection. There is also Dawn and Endless. Twilight was my favorite. And not because of the name. My daughter said “Well of course you picked that one!”

Next time you are out and about they sell them just about everywhere but your average Walmart or Target. Give them all a smell and tell me which one you like best!
You can go to her website and find a store near you!
Sarah Jessica Parker

Twilight is a sexy, musk fragrance which reminds of sweet moments of intimacy and closeness. The perfume was created by Laurent Le Guernec and Clement Gavarry of IFF, and composed of bergamot, galbanum, mandarin and pink pepper in top. Heart pulsates in a rhythm of peony and jasmine, while base incorporates amber, sandalwood, incense and musk.
I LOVE IT!

Fragrance Notes

top notes

middle notes

base notes

I’m So LOST……….{week 20}

2009-11-18T07:00:00.000-08:00

The others forced me to do it. This should be my blanket statement for everything. At the very least for when I am in trouble!

Twilight Tuesday Inspiration Challenge #55……

2009-11-17T07:00:00.000-08:00

It was my week to choose the theme. I went with monochromatic Twilight color themes. (Thanks Tonya for your help with this one!)

Make a project using a monochromatic color scheme

inspired by the Twilight Saga.

For those who may not know or are unsure, a monochromatic color scheme uses a single color on most every layer of a project. In this type of scheme, various darker shades, grayer tones, and paler tints of the main color may be included in the palette. In addition, the one color is often paired with white or another neutral. (Wording paraphrased from About.com)

This link from Bazzill Basics might give you some ideas!

Please scroll to the very bottom for the links to the design team’s creations and rules for playing in the challenge…

Next, just as a reminder…in case you’re in a coma or dead…

New Moon premieres in:

Today is the LAST day to sign up for the New Moon Blog Hop!!!

ARE YOU IN??

And finally, we’re doing something even MORE different today!

Alison is also issuing a Special Challenge:

“Hey Twilighters! The time has come! The wait is over! New Moon is going to be released THIS WEEK!!!

I’m betting that a lot of you have big plans; I know I do! But here’s the thing, we at TTIC don’t want to just hear about your experience with the movie, we want to see it!!!

So pack up your camera and TAKE PHOTOS of your New Moon experience! Pics while you’re waiting in line, of you and your Twi-friends, and even the afterglow of seeing all your fave Twi-boys!

Then, pull out your die cut machines, your snazzy embellishments and make a layout! Journal about your night out! Show us those awesome photos! Scrap your movie tickets! Let’s all get scrappin’!!!

This challenge will be due on December 1st, so for those of you that aren’t going to see the flick opening night, you’ve still got some time to play along with us!”

TTIC is taking a Thanksgiving holiday next Tuesday but Alison, Margie, and I will share some special projects to help inspire you to create your own scrappy experience of New Moon!

And finally (oops, I already said that once!), for the comment portion of today’s challenge, please share your New Moon viewing plans! Are you going with your spouse, kids, friends…when? Let’s hear your excitement!

Hope you enjoyed!

As always, our Design Team has fantastic projects to display for this week’s challenge – please go and check them out!

Dani ~ Jen ~ Margie ~ Rebecca

Alison ~ Donna ~Erica

with Special Contributors:
Beth~Tonya

Spread the Twilight love……..

Sketch Girl #9……….

2009-11-15T07:00:00.000-08:00

Another fun sketch from Leigh Ann. Make sure to go check out the “Sketch Girl” site for this sketch and all the past sketch girl sketches!

And this is my card:

My favorite thing about this sketch was the main focal point. I took my patterned paper and cut it into tri’s. Can’t go wrong with that technique.

My new Club Scrap stamp. It totally crack me up! Had to add some eyelets……

Take a moment and go check out what all the other SG's did.......

I hope you will take a moment to go check out the site and play along. Link back to me as well if you play! I would love to see what you make!

And This Is How My Obsession With Freaky Shows Started………

2009-11-13T07:00:00.000-08:00

I put this little TV show card tribute together……I know. I know. I am a silly person.

It all started in High School with this show…….. I know Holli remembers my obsession with this one!

There were some in between Twin Peaks and my current obsession LOST. Some that did not leave an impression for me, and then other shows that I probably SHOULD have watched and never did. And now that this is the last season of LOST I must move on and find a new obsession……and so far I am liking this new obsession…..Flash Forward……

One day I might go into the topic of movies and share my all time favorites! And man is that list long!

New Moon Blog Hop………

2009-11-11T08:41:00.001-08:00

The MOVIE is almost out. And to celebrate that TTIC is doing a special New Moon Blog Hop.
You can grab this blinkie if you want!

And make sure you head over to Artful Inkables as well. They are partnering with us to make this a real par-tay!

Two blog hops in one! Whoo-hoo!

I’m So LOST…….{week 19}

2009-11-11T07:00:00.000-08:00

I am still using this concrete jungle kit from Club Scrap. I think it is just about completely used up! This silver based shimmer paper is perfect for LOST. Love fuzzy brads…..got those at Green Tangerines.

You know it baby!

Twilight Tuesday Inspiration Challenge #54………………

2009-11-10T07:00:00.000-08:00

Rebecca got to pick the challenge this week! At first I really struggled with this one. However in the end……I would have to say this is one of my favorite theme’s. Very original as well! This is what she had to say:

In New Moon, we really get to know more about the "pack" and some of the Quileute traditions. In Quileute legend, the Raven is the trickster figure in Quileute Indian culture. His name is pronounced similar to bah-yuck in Quileute. (I found that tidbit somewhere on the internet!)
Raven is a shape changer, who could assume any form - human or animal. The Raven is a clever and generally benign figure who sometimes helps humankind, but he also has many character traits that are viewed negatively in Quileute culture (greed, laziness, arrogance, deceitfulness, and rudeness) and many traditional legends have to do with Raven misbehaving and getting into trouble because of it. The tricks sometimes backfire, but in the manner of great fables - they offered life lessons for the young and old.
Your challenge: make a project that celebrates the Raven or any other Quileute legend (google it if you need some ideas!)
Comment section: Tell me your favorite fable or about the "trickster" in your life!

And this is what I came up with:

Using a few different products on this card….I love the end result.

All paper was from from scraps. (Yeah!) The silver ribbon was a remnant from the Twilight Halloween shirts Lyndsay and I made. And I made sure to use the blue paper to accent the Raven’s blue eye in the picture. I think that is so cool. The word Fly is from my Club Scrap birds of a feather kit. Wasn’t that fun? I hope you play along this week!

Hope you enjoyed!

As always, our Design Team has fantastic projects to display for this week’s challenge – please go and check them out!

Dani ~ Jen ~ Julie ~ Margie ~ Rebecca

Alison ~ Donna ~Erica

with Special Contributors:
Beth~Tonya

Spread the Twilight love……..

Twilight Halloween………

2009-11-05T07:00:00.000-08:00

You know you are addicted to Twilight when the only thing you can think of for your costume is Twilight related right?
My BFF Lyndsay and I made these Twilight shirts:

The red letters are sparkly felt. The wording is stamped in silver puffy paint…….

And just for fun……..Can you find Lyndsay’s hubby? He was a sniper for Halloween. So he is hiding in the bushes……..Look close……….

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I’m So LOST……..{week 18}

2009-11-04T07:00:00.000-08:00

This was a fun one. I took some “workman” material I had cut it rugged to fit the card, stamped with my Dragonflycurls LOST stamp, added my images, nut and bold brads, and metal embellishments. I think it is super fun!

So……I had to share this with you………Shaz has a super cool blog. And she makes some amazing cards. Her LOST cards put my LOST cards to shame!
Let me just share:

If you would like to see all of Shaz’s LOST cards click here.
Prepare to be amazed…………………

SO……the big rumor online is JANUARY 20th, 2010 is the set premiere date for LOST! I am so EXCITED!!!!!

Twilight Tuesday Inspiration Challenge #53

2009-11-03T07:00:00.000-08:00

This week Alison is having us think about Transformation! What a great topic. This is what she had to say:

In Breaking Dawn, Bella transforms from human to vampire. In life, we all go through changes...though not as severe as Bella's!
What kind of changes have you physically gone through? Cut off all your hair? Dye it blue (like me?)? Nose job? Pregnancy? Lost a lot of weight?
Project: Create something that narrates a physical change you've gone through
Comment: Tell us about your change!

And this is what I came up with for this week:
I took this little box I had been saving since valentines and did a little TRANSFORMATION with it. I had to re-cover the tag that said chocolate pretzels! And cover up the back of the box with the nutritional information. I filled it with a bag of bath salts to have on hand for a nice last minute gift! The box was so cute- I could not stand to throw it away. So this was a perfect example of how to recycle and reuse something and transform it into something else!

Hope you enjoyed!

As always, our Design Team has fantastic projects to display for this week’s challenge – please go and check them out!

Dani ~ Jen ~ Julie ~ Margie ~ Rebecca

Alison ~ Donna ~Erica

with Special Contributors:
Beth~Tonya

{Beth, Tonya, and Jen are sitting this week out}

Spread the Twilight love……..

Carmel Corn………….

2009-11-02T07:00:00.000-08:00

I had to share this one……..

This is my friend Raimi’s recipe. And I think it may actually come from a friend of hers! It is the BEST Carmel corn I have ever had. I hope you try it!

2 bags of microwave popcorn
1 cup brown sugar
1 cube butter
14 large marshmallows

On stove:
Melt butter, sugar,and marshmallows. Cook 6-7 minutes (do NOT boil) Pour over cooked popcorn. Make sure you have it in a big bowl…..like above picture! Coat with spoon.

Also…..MAKE sure you remove ALL kernels from the microwave popcorn! You don’t want anyone breaking a tooth!
If you spray your hand with Pam…..you can easily make these into popcorn balls!

SG8…………

2009-10-30T07:00:00.000-07:00

This is my card for “Sketch Girl” #8. It is a 7x6 card. So it is HUGE! I used some of my Green Tangerines kit from last month and added the wood leaf- after I distressed it a little bit. I love this picture of Jake from Kindergarten with the class mascot Bananas the monkey. They were snuggled up in his bed- so I knew it would be prefect for the COZY frame.

Take a moment and go check out what all the other SG's did.......

I hope you will take a moment to go check out the site and play along. Link back to me as well if you play! I would love to see what you make!

I’m So LOST……{week 17}

2009-10-28T07:00:00.000-07:00

I did a lot of distress on this one. Fun little Darma card!

An old one- but a good one…….

Twilight Tuesday Inspiration Challenge #52

2009-10-27T05:48:00.001-07:00

To celebrate the one year anniversary of the TTIC we are having a blog hop! Everyone should start at the TTIC blog, and end at the TTIC blog! Prizes are being provided by the following AWESOME sites:
Stamp Happens Shop http://stamphappens.com/shop
Stamp Insanity Stamps http://stampinsanity.com
The Greeting Farm http://thegreetingfarm.com/shop
Unity Stamp Co. http://http://www.unitystampco.com/
Die Cuts R Us http://www.diecutsrus.com/
Sassy Studio Designs http://buysassystudiodesigns.blogspot.com/
Stars Fall Designs http://starsfalldesigns.etsy.com/

The theme of our blog hop is A Year of Twilight.

Each hop participant is invited to look back through the past 51 Twilight Tuesday challenges and pick one or more of those challenges as their personal choice for the hop. Make as many projects as you wish!

Here they are:

51. Coming next week.
50. Charlie
49. Home is Where the Heart Is
48. Bond Between Brothers
47. Mary Alice Brandon: Her History
46. Motorcycles and Friendship
45. Name your challenge
44. It’s BOOKS that bring us together
43. A Love Song for Edward and Bella
42. An Unlikely Friendship
41. The Love Triangle
40. Blue
39. Your Everything
38. The Honeymoon
37. A Little Romance
36. A special collaboration with Artful INKables
35. Renesmee
34. Celebrate Summer
33. Favorite New Moon Quote
32. The Great Northwest
31. Graduation
30. The Ballet Studio Scene
29. BFF’s Jacob and Bella
28. The Wedding
27. Jasper Hale
26. The Void
25. Celebrate Your Favorites
24. Carlisle Cullen
23. Bella’s Birthday
22. Mother’s
21. Italy
19. The Villians
18. Twilight Valentine’s
17. Jacob Black
16. Twilight Music
15. Twilight Cars
14. Baseball
13. The supporting characters
12. Twilight Quotes
11. A Very Cullen Christmas
10. Which Female Twilight Character are You?
9. Twilight the Movie
8. Bella Swan
7. Emmett McCarty Cullen
6. Rain
5. Which team are you? Edward? Jacob? Switzerland
4. Alice Cullen
3. Bella and Edward’s Meadow
2. Forks High School
1. Rosalie Hale

Well- believe it or not I have done EVERY one of these challenges! I have enjoyed every single one!
So for this week I have a special Halloween treat for you:

And what do we have inside…….a little Edward of course! A perfect little spot to store your movie tickets….of course! Yes, I did cut him out by hand. Yes I know. I am a freak!
So I know you all want to make your own Vampire in a box.

Well click here, and it will take you right to Martha Stewarts site and you can print out your own pattern! Have fun with it!

Next stop on your TTIC hop:

Heather Lee-Reppen http://inkonmyear.blogspot.com/

Super Sniper………

2009-10-26T07:00:00.000-07:00

So you know you are addicted to Twilight when your BFF’s hubby brings you a box of candy that he saw at Walmart. My nick-name for him is Sniper! I am blessed to have both him and his wife in my life! Thanks guys! Love ya!

Ah…he even knew to get Edward and not Jacob.

Green Tangerines…………….

2009-10-23T07:00:00.000-07:00

I wanted to post the two layouts I did with the Green Tangerines September Kit Club:

And what the heck……I made a bracelet out of the leftover brads. I have been making these guys like they are going out of style!

If you would like to see some more fantastic layouts go here. Looks like they are adding more everyday!

Randomness…………….

2009-10-22T07:00:00.000-07:00

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Rock climbing with the girls Friday night…….what a blast that was!

Am I the ONLY one who REALLY REALLY wants this set? I want it REALLY bad! Can’t you tell?

A LOST fan made this……Risk LOST. How cool is that?

Leigh Ann said this was an awesome book. So I watched the trailer and had to agree it looked good. So I told Amazon to send me a copy. Now to finish what I am reading so I can start it! Click this if you want to see what I am talking about!

I guess that is it! I may post some Green Tangerines projects for you tomorrow!

I’m So LOST…….{week 16}

2009-10-21T07:00:00.000-07:00

I would have to say this is one of my favorite LOST cards I have made so far……………. Love the little tag and beads…..I need to use those more!

Don’t you just love this? Audra with dragonflycurls made it for me! One of my all time favorite stamps. She can make you anything you like. Just tell her the design you want!

It is just a SMALL obsession……really…..I promise!

Twilight Tuesday Inspiration Challenge #51

2009-10-20T07:00:00.000-07:00

It is Jen’s week this week! This is what she had to say:

It's time to focus on Edward. Even though the stories are told from Bella's point of view all of the books with the exception of Breaking Dawn focus almost entirely on Edward, through Bella's mind. Even in New Moon when Edward is gone her every action is focused on not losing her connection with him. So for this challenge I want you to focus on your connection to Edward. What does his character mean to you?
For the creative challenge: Create a project that focuses on Edward.
For the comment portion: How do you feel about Edward's character? Is it like, love or disdain? Have you read the partial draft of Midnight Sun? What did you think about reading the story from his point of view?

Oh Mr. Edward……

I took a dudessentials sketch book and altered it EDWARD style!
That is HIM with diamond glaze on top. Smooth glassy finish.

I have BIG plans for this little sketch book. Really it is so lovely I don’t even want to use it! haha

Hope you enjoyed!

As always, our Design Team has fantastic projects to display for this week’s challenge – please go and check them out!

Dani ~ Jen ~ Julie ~ Margie ~ Rebecca

Alison ~ Donna ~Erica ~ Jacquie (Erica will be sitting this one out!)

with Special Contributors:
Tonya ~ Beth

Spread the Twilight love……..

Soundtrack………….

2009-10-16T07:00:00.000-07:00

If you did not pre- order your soundtrack. I don’t know why not…… anyhoo…….they moved up the date! And it comes out TODAY!

Whoot Whoot!

SG7………….

2009-10-15T07:00:00.001-07:00

It is that time of the month again……..“Sketch Girl”…..

Here is the sketch for number 7:

I went with the 3.5x5.5 size on this card and this is what I came up with:

Now go and make one yourself from the sketch! So super easy. You don’t even have to think about it!

Our Guest Designer:

Amber www.thecountryscrapper.blogspot.com

Take a moment and go check out what all the other SG's did.......

I hope you will take a moment to go check out the site and play along. Link back to me as well if you play! I would love to see what you make!

Remember This Card?

2009-10-15T07:00:00.000-07:00

I blogged about it here.

And then I got my Green Tangerines kit club last month and it had this is it:

Would that NOT have been the perfect paper to use for that card? Do you ever make something and then come across something after the fact that would have been even MORE perfect for it?

And speaking of cassettes……Isn’t this cool?

And then I have to share this with you….my fortune from Panda:

Probably enough random for you for one day…eh?

I’m So Lost…….{week 15}

2009-10-14T07:00:00.000-07:00

I am SO ready for:

I can hardly stand it.

Now this is pretty funny. One of my friends sent it to me on my phone. I was crackin up!

Now onto my project! I just love this quote from Jack. I just love how this card turned out as well. I sent it to my friend Julie. I thought she would like it since it is Red Sox’s and she is a LOST fan as well!

This must have been a day I had some extra time on my hands as I did this by hand! haha

Twilight Tuesday Inspiration Challenge #50…….

2009-10-13T07:00:00.000-07:00

Donna got to pick out theme this week. This is what she has to say:

" One of the best things about Charlie is that he doesn't hover"
Stephenie describes Charlie's personality and temperament in this one single sentence. But as we know his relationship with Bella slowly changes from strangers being thrown together in awkward situation to a bond that any father and daughter would be envious of.
Challenge Portion: Create a project, be it a card, layout or anything that would celebrate either Charlie's and Bella's relationship or the bond between your father or a father 'figure' in your life.
Comment Portion: Tell us about your relationship with your father or a father 'figure' who is or has been special to you.

This is a club scrap project that I made. It is a little plastic bag album. Lots of fun to put together with a cute end result.
Alissa’s class went to an over night field trip for 4th grade last year. It is all set for period time. Pioneer camp…… That is my little bonnet child. Doesn’t she look like little house on the prairie?
Lissa with her friend Harpreet & Lissa with her teacher Mr. Knox. The cool thing about the trip is Rob took Alissa. The above pic is them on the porch swing of one of the cabins. It is a classic picture of the two of them and the bond they share. Daddy and girl!

Lissa and her square dance partner Robby. Such a cutie pie he is! Oh they will love these pictures one day!

Hope you enjoyed!

As always, our Design Team has fantastic projects to display for this week’s challenge – please go and check them out!

Dani ~ Jen ~ Julie ~ Margie ~ Rebecca

Alison ~ Donna ~Erica ~ Jacquie

with Special Contributors:
Tonya ~ Beth

Spread the Twilight love……..

Lisa Is Da-Bomb………..

2009-10-12T07:00:00.000-07:00

So I know I have told you before that Lisa is Da-Bomb.

Well I just thought I would share with you HOW in fact she is!

The vamp is my favorite of course! Thank you Lis. This made my day! Love ya!

I So Know Baseball Season Is Over…….

2009-10-09T07:00:00.000-07:00

However I was looking for things to share and came across this:

Club Scrap Concrete Jungle kit. Check out the full album:

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And wow….look at the October kit…….can’t wait to get my hands on this little pretty!

GT Does It Again…………….

2009-10-09T05:58:00.001-07:00

Wow! Look at the September Kit from Green Tangerines.

You know you want one. I know I want one! I have kinda been out of commission this week working full time. Yasp! I know! So I plan to run out to the store as soon as I am off work, and pick one up!

Shout Out…………….

2009-10-08T07:00:00.000-07:00

For my friend Brenda! She has a super cute new blog!
Check her out. You won’t be sorry that you did!

I’m So LOST {week 14….}

2009-10-07T07:00:00.000-07:00

Don’t I wish?

Twilight Tuesday #49………

2009-10-06T07:00:00.000-07:00

Well it is Erica’s turn to pick our theme. And this is what she picked: "Home is where the Heart is." Great theme right? Loving it!

This is what she had to say:

Several homes are mentioned in the series, Bella's mom's home in Phoenix, Charlie's place, The Cullen's residence, the bright and open house on Isle Esme, Jacob's tiny home and finally the cottage. No matter how big or small the thing that these places shared was a lot of love. What makes home home? Draw inspiration from one of the places in the book or your own version of home for a project.

And this is what I came up with:

The most important and thing I think is to feel SAFE in your home. Be Safe……..

Hope you enjoyed!

As always, our Design Team has fantastic projects to display for this week’s challenge – please go and check them out!

Dani ~ Jen ~ Julie ~ Margie ~ Rebecca {Jen is out this week}

Alison ~ Donna ~Erica ~ Jacquie

with Special Contributors:
Tonya ~ Beth

Spread the Twilight love……..

Rachel’s Book………………

2009-10-05T07:00:00.000-07:00

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Well, I had a super cute picture of Rachel that I was going to post from my birthday party. However when my computer crashed over the summer…it went by by with the crash.

I made this mini album for my BFF Rachel’s birthday. Using my

Club Scrap Kit
Apothecary
August 2009

This is the link if you wanted to get a kit for yourself…..

Rachel sent me a text asking me “Why isn’t my little book on your blog?” I said….”You are the FEATURE on Monday!” Her birthday was Wednesday….. Rachel and I have loads of fun together and I wanted to make this little book for her to let her know how much I value her friendship and how much the laughs and fun times we share mean to me! Hoot Hoot!!!!

Happy Birthday Rachel!!!!

I Am Keeping With My Promises……

2009-10-02T07:00:00.000-07:00

Bet I had a few of you worried huh?

Well this is another card I made with my Club Scrap Henna kit.

If you want to watch the Club Scrap video and get the full details. Go here!

Rhino Grip…..carpet tape. Man what will they think of next to use for crafting huh?

This is actually called the herringbone technique. You cut your paper into strips and then stick them onto the carpet tape you already have in place on your card base! It is like paper quilting really! I hope you try it. It is lots of fun!

Red Hot Sugar Cookies………

2009-10-01T07:00:00.000-07:00

I found these in my Better Homes and Gardens magazine.
They are super yummy. Especially right out of the oven. The red hots are a little mushy. {They harden back up once they cool.}

This is before I baked them.
After….

2 3/4 cups flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
Large bag of Red Hots {I found mine at the dollar store}

Heat oven to 375. In small bowl sift together flour, baking soda, and baking powder: set aside.
In large mixing bowl beat butter with electric mixer on medium to high speed 30 seconds. Add sugar: beat until combined, scraping bowl occasionally. Beat in egg and vanilla. Beat in as much flour mixture as you can with mixer. {I was able to mix in all} stir in remaining by hand.
Use your cookie scooper to form balls. Place on ungreased cookie sheets. Use bottom of glass to flatten cookies. Lightly press in candies. Bake 8-10 minutes or until golden. Cool on cookie sheets for 2 minutes. Move to racks to cool.
Makes 36 cookies
Each cookie:
91 calories
4 grams fat
15 mg chol
59 mg sodium
13 grams carbo
0 gram fiber
1 gram pro
Daily Values:
2% vit. A
1% calcium
2% iron

SG6…………….

2009-09-30T07:15:00.000-07:00

Well here it is…..Sketch number 6…..Don’t you just LOVE it? And here is what I came up with:

Our Guest Designer:

Amber www.thecountryscrapper.blogspot.com

Take a moment and go check out what all the other SG's did.......

I hope you will take a moment to go check out the site and play along. Link back to me as well if you play! I would love to see what you make!

I’m So LOST {week 13…….}

2009-09-30T07:00:00.000-07:00

I just can not get enough of these guys……they crack me up! Seriously…? Sawyer with book and beer? Too funny!

However, I thought you might enjoy this one more………

You can thank me later ladies…………

Twilight Tuesday #48………..

2009-09-29T07:00:00.000-07:00

This week is brought to us by the wonderful Jacqueline {Family and Crafting}

The theme is Wolfpack, the band between brothers.

This is such a great one. I had a lot of fun putting it together!

And this is my card for the week……

Using my Club Scrap Henna kit…… I will explain Friday (I hope!!) How I made this card and what supplies I used!

Hope you enjoyed!

As always, our Design Team has fantastic projects to display for this week’s challenge – please go and check them out!

Dani ~ Jen ~ Julie ~ Margie ~ Rebecca

Alison ~ Donna ~Erica ~ Jacquie

with Special Contributors:
Tonya ~ Beth

Spread the Twilight love……..

4 Colors……….

2009-09-25T07:00:00.000-07:00

I made these card gift sets just for fun and to have on hand for a quick gift! I found these at Walmart. Martha Stewart…..they are even prettier in person!

Mr. Turtle……

Ms. Kitty……
Pretty Birds…..

Sir Owl…..
Okay those are not really their names. I just made it up! I am tired and I am TRYING to be funny. SO that is NEVER a good thing. Okay now that WAS funny. Cause Martha always say that!
Time for bed!!!

Oh by the way.......

How would you like FREE STAMPS? A random participant of SG5 will win 5 Sentiment Singles from Creative Clear Stamps. Here they are:

You Are Old When
Huff and Puff
Your Age Requires
Age Unlisted
Feeling Old

Creative Clear Stamps are High Quality Photopolymer stamps that are proudly made in the USA. They stamp perfectly!

You have until September 30th to get your project linked to the “Sketch Girl” site!

Lisa’s Book Club…….

2009-09-24T07:00:00.000-07:00

So I have told you before how I like to pretend that I am part of Lisa’s book club right?

Well I am SO excited! The new list is out!

“The Thirteenth Tale: A Novel”
by Diane Setterfield (432 pages)

“The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society”
by Mary Ann Shaffer & Annie Barrows (290 pages)

“The Hour I First Believed: A Novel”
by Wally Lamb (768 pages)

“Skylight Confessions”
by Alice Hoffman (288 pages)

“Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Promote Peace . . . One School at a Time”
by Greg Mortenson & David Oliver Relin (349 pages)

“Time of My Life: A Novel”
by Allison Winn Scotch (304 pages)

“The Hunger Games”
by Suzanne Collins (384 pages)

“Astrid and Veronika”
by Linda Olsson (288 pages)

“Firefly Lane”
by Kristin Hannah (528 pages)

“The Art of Racing in the Rain: A Novel”
by Garth Stein (336 pages)

Don’t you want to be a pretend member as well?

I’m So LOST {week 12……}

2009-09-23T07:00:00.000-07:00

Isn’t this a cool picture of the crew? It seems like September just started and now it is almost over. Which also means we are closer to LOST starting!

Had to do another LOST with Jack. Oh that smile……..

And the brads and ribbon……

But really it is all about that SMILE………

Twilight Tuesday #47…….

2009-09-22T07:00:00.000-07:00

It is Julie turn to pick the theme this week! This is what she has to say:

My theme for Twilight Tuesday Inspiration Challenge is the back story of the character of Alice, originally known as Mary Alice Brandon, prior to her meeting the Cullens.
We don't know all that much about Alice's history; it is described in vague terms in the books, so we might need to use our imaginations for the craft portion of this challenge.
The craft portion is to depict an aspect of Alice's history. You can take your inspiration from what we know from the actual Stephenie Meyer text, or you can use your imagination to depict something that could have happened in Alice's past.
The comment portion - talk a bit about Alice's gift. Would you like to possess her ability to see the future? Do you think that that would be a blessing or a curse?

Wow! What a challenge. I thought long and hard about this one! I decided to use my Club Scrap Harberdashery kit for this one! It is an amazing valet stamper’s project! You open it up and there is an endless potential inside! Pages, and little boxes that are perfect for holding trinkets, love notes, mini items and more!

I added some of my own ideas and embellishments of course!

Antique buttons and ribbons……

I added some quote tags that I thought were perfect…….

Another fancy button as a knob to open the book…….

Hope you enjoyed!

As always, our Design Team has fantastic projects to display for this week’s challenge – please go and check them out!

Dani ~ Jen ~ Julie ~ Margie ~ Rebecca

with Special Contributors:
Tonya ~ Beth

with Guest Designers:

Alison ~ Donna ~Erica ~ Jacquie

Spread the Twilight love……..

Seeing Lisa in Seattle………….

2009-09-21T07:00:00.000-07:00

Okay for the full detailed wonderful story go to Lisa’s blog. Denise and I went for a long weekend up to see miss thing!

You know I am one for short and sweet!

Actually it was ALL sweet:
The original baby…….

Harbor Cruise…………..

Really got to work on the self pic…….
That could be a postcard…….. This one not so much……
That would be Robbie our tour guide…..oh yeah and the needle!

You might have to strain to see this one….in the distance it is Mt. Rainier. Apparently people in Seattle only see this rare site 90 days out of the year. Consider yourself lucky my friend!

Of course there HAD to be Edward…….. Lisa is taking a BITE!
Does anyone remember this? The slap that could be heard around the world? Booty Slap was a BIG joke this weekend!

Then we took our road trip on a road trip and headed up to Leavenworth WA. So pretty……
Yes I know it looks like a wedding bed……Lisa and I were cracking up about that!

Our hotel…….
Can you guess which one was me?

Red Means GO.........

2009-09-17T15:51:00.000-07:00

Red Mean Go.......Give them a listen. Heard them play live while in Seattle. Lead singer has an amazing voice........Click here

I’m So LOST {week 11}……………………….

2009-09-16T07:00:00.000-07:00

Well I think that says it all. Sometimes a picture speaks for itself…..don’t cha think?

Alright slap me. Bring me back. Whew.

Now if this does not make you think of something else……

Watch this and tell me what you think! Vampire Diaries….. Man the one in the clip sure does look a lot like Matt Dillion!

Flash Forward. Can not wait for this one to start. LOVE the idea behind this one.

This one is suppose to be pretty good too. V

Looks like I may have a show other than LOST to watch this fall! What shows are you looking forward to?

Sketch Girl #5……………

2009-09-15T07:15:00.000-07:00

This is sketch #5. Wow this one might be my favorite so far…….

And this is my take on it:

Using my Club Scrap Birds of a Feather kit……….

Take a moment and go check out what all the other SG's did.......

I hope you will take a moment to go check out the site and play along. Link back to me as well if you play! I would love to see what you make!

Twilight Tuesday Inspiration Challenge #46……

2009-09-15T07:00:00.000-07:00

This week we have Dani to thank for this awesome challenge! This is what she has to say:

Have you ever worked with someone and an unexpected friendship developed? In New Moon by Stephenie Meyer we watch such a friendship bloom between Bella and Jacob as they rebuild a pair of old motorcycles. I love seeing them change from good acquaintances to having a deep, loving friendship.
I also love hearing about the motorcycles! There is just something them. While the Cullens had their fast cars, Bella and Jacob had their motorcycles!
Now for the challenge of the week!
The challenge portion: I am going to do something a little bit different today. You can choose between these 2 challenges:
1. Make a project involving motorcycles.
or
2. Make a project that you work on with a friend.
The comment portion: Again you can choose either of these 2 to comment on:
1. Tell us about any motorcycle experience you have!
or
2. Tell us about a friendship of yours that came about from working together.

What a fun challenge this one is! So awhile back I got into a DAY LONG email war with a friend. I can not tell you what friend this was as this person was at work ALL DAY while we had this email war! So the topic of this was one of my all time favorite movies. Dumb and Dumber. I think we thought of every quote there was in that movie and threw them at each other all day!
So I made this card for this friend. Let me just tell you…It was a pretty BIG hit!

So this is my card! Try not to pee your pants!

As always, our Design Team has fantastic projects to display for this week’s challenge – please go and check them out!

Dani ~ Jen ~ Julie ~ Margie ~ Rebecca

with Special Contributors:
Tonya ~ Beth

with Guest Designers:

Alison ~ Donna ~Erica ~ Jacquie

Spread the Twilight love……..

I’m So LOST {week 10}…………

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

So funny enough a LONG while back my friend Julie and I did this online Sawyer nickname generator. I think mine was Lollipop. Pretty cute. Well Julie kept getting some really unflattering not so nice names. So she kept submitting until she got one she liked! Now that is pretty funny. So I made this card for her and her nickname…………………….
Freckles:

So if you would like to see what Sawyer would call you for a nickname go here. Just don’t be mad at me if you don’t like it or have to do it several times like Julie to get one you like!

Twilight Tuesday Inspiration Challenge……

2009-09-08T07:00:00.000-07:00

The TTIC is taking this week off. We will return next Tuesday on September 15th with lots of Twilight love for you!

I’m So LOST {week 9}………………..

2009-09-02T07:00:00.000-07:00

I don’t know why I went with YELLOW on this one. Not one of my favorite colors…..but it works!

I punched tiny hearts out of the flocked paper…….

You know you do…….!

Don’t know why I took a picture of this. I guess to show you all I know how to tie a bow! I pop-dotted the hearts…………………….

So what about the new ABC show Fast Forward? Has anyone seen the previews? Looks pretty dang good……..

And just when you think it can not get any better……..
It does!

Twilight Tuesday Inspiration Challenge #45……..

2009-09-01T07:00:00.000-07:00

We are excited to welcome Margie back from her hiatus! So much is happening with school starting back that we've decided to do a "free day" for our challenge this week.
The challenge portion is simply to create any Twilight themed project you desire and share it with us! No hard thinking this week!!
The comment portion is to tell us if you are getting excited about the New Moon premiere coming up and if you are making any special plans for it.

Here is mine:

What else do you need? Peace, Love, & Vampires……….

Back of the card……………

I added some red beads to the silver cording and ribbons….
Just to let everyone know the TTIC will be taking a day off next week. Returning September 15th!

As always, our Design Team has fantastic projects to display for this week’s challenge – please go and check them out!

Dani ~ Eve ~ Jen ~ Julie ~ Margie ~ Rebecca

with Special Contributors:
Tonya ~ Beth

with Guest Designers:

Alison ~ Donna ~Erica ~ Jacquie

Spread the Twilight love……..

SG4…………………….

2009-08-31T07:00:00.000-07:00

This is sketch number 4 from “Sketch Girl”. I did not deviate much from it. You know when you get a good sketch like that? You just pretty much stick with it. Thanks Leigh Ann (AKA-Annie B.)

And this is my card:

Take a moment and go check out what all the other SG's did.......

I hope you will take a moment to go check out the site and play along. Link back to me as well if you play! I would love to see what you make!

Beautiful Moments……..

2009-08-28T07:00:00.000-07:00

This was a fun project that was included in my May Henna Club Scrap kit. It is all stitched together with twine. The hardest part was threading the needle!
And no that is not a stamp in the last two pictures. That is a stencil. Club Scrap is BIG on stencils. I am learning to love them!
BTW- this little book is not as BIG as it may appear. It is really only about 3x3 1/2 inches big!

I’m So LOST…….{week 8}

2009-08-26T07:00:00.000-07:00

This little guy is just TOO cute. Little polar baby!

Twilight Tuesday Inspiration Challenge #44…….

2009-08-25T07:00:00.000-07:00

This week Rebecca got to pick our fun challenge! This is what she had to say:

Reading the Twilight saga books and is what brought us all together .... so this week is really dedicated to books. I hadn't stayed up all night reading anything in a very long time, yet that was exactly what I did with the books - I couldn't put them down! Many of you have shared similar stories with me on that topic. Each of the books have their own sub-theme throughout the series. Wuthering Heights is discussed many times in Eclipse, in fact - bookstores have been reporting that their sales of Wuthering Heights were through the roof after Eclipse came out.
Each book in the series was inspired by and loosely based on a different literary classic: Twilight on Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, New Moon on Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, Eclipse on Emily Brontë's Wuthering Heights, and Breaking Dawn on a second Shakespeare play, A Midsummer Night's Dream. Meyer also states that Orson Scott Card and L. M. Montgomery's Anne of Green Gables series are a big influence on her writing. (quote from Meridian Magazine: http://www.meridianmagazine.com/books/0 ... mpire.html)
Bella discusses some her books (this is from Twilight)

"I had a small collection of books that came with me to Forks, the shabbiest volume being a compilation of the works of Jane Austen. Outside in Charlies small, square yard, I folded the guilt in half and laid it out of the reach of trees' shadow on the thick lawn that would always be slightly wet, no matter how long the sun shone. I lay on my stomach, crossing my ankles in the air, flipping through the different novels in the book, trying to decide which would occupy my mind the most thoroughly. My favorites were Pride and Prejudice and Sense and Sensibility. "

Craft Challenge: Make any project that celebrates your favorite book! It can be a project about a book, for a book, inspired by a book title or cover.
Comment Challenge: Which novel would you put in Bella's hands (classic or contemporary) for her to read? Did Twilight, New Moon, Eclipse or Breaking Dawn inspire you to read (or re-read) any of the classics? Do you compare Edward and Bella to that of Wuthering Heights Heathcliff and Cathy?

Oh my goodness! Great challenge Rebecca……
Well currently I am reading Living LOST {why we are all stuck on the island} by J. Woods. It is really good so far. My favorite author varies- but at the moment I would have to say is Alice Hoffman. I have yet to be disappointed by one of her novels yet. They really HANG with you for days and weeks afterwards…..
I do have a new author and two books I want to brag to you about- but that was planned for another post. So you will have to wait on that one!

This is my project that I came up with:

A bookmark for my favorite books…….. I used the Heidi Swapp stamp to stamp “delight” onto overhead projector clear paper. I also stamped a floral image I had……

Mounted DP to gold thick paper backing, rounded corners, added the tassel, and some bling in the corner…..and there you go!

As always, our Design Team has fantastic projects to display for this week’s challenge – please go and check them out!

Beth ~ Dani ~ Eve ~ Jen ~ Julie ~ Margie ~ Rebecca ~ Tonya

( Julie, and Beth are on break this week.)

with Guest Designers:

Alison ~ Donna ~Erica ~ Jacquie

Spread the Twilight love……..

Which One……….?

2009-08-21T07:00:00.000-07:00

I have made all my Christmas cards the past several years. I have tossed around many different ideas about Christmas cards.
-Should I really go to the trouble?
-Make 15 a month instead of 100 in November
-Make about 30 handmade for the people I know appreciate them and don’t toss them in the trash
-Everyone else gets “whatever”
-But really how would I narrow that list down?
-Make a club where people came to my house and we did it together
-Make a class where people come and made the cards. I prep- make a little money?
-Again is that really worth the trouble?
-Sit down and make 7 cards and then realize I can not make up my mind

So which one is your favorite?

1.

hmmm…I am thinking something different now! Something embossed….off to create!

Chicken –n-Dumplings…………….

2009-08-20T07:00:00.000-07:00

This is my friend Tiffani. We have been friends for over 14 years! Wow. Lots of changes in our lives in all those years. She lives in Washington and I have not seen for her a long while…..I miss her tons- and think about her & her family all the time! She is super happy with her boyfriend and I am super happy that she is super happy! I am also happy that we are able to stay better connected thru Facebook.

I wanted to share a recipe that is her original. She is an amazing cook. I make this all the time for my family! Many of my favorites that I use all the time come from Tiff!

3 cans chicken broth
3 carrots {peeled and diced}
3 celery stalks {diced}
1/3 cup onion {chopped}
2 cups cooked chicken
1/2 cup butter|
2 1/2 cups Bisquick
2/3 cup milk

Put the chicken broth, carrots, celery, and onion together in a pot, cover and bring to boil. Let boil for about 15 minutes or until veggies are soft. In a separate saucepan, cook butter and 1/2 cup Bisquick until smooth and bubbly, remove from heat. Remove all the veggies from the broth and bring back to boil. Add the cooked butter-Bisquick mixture. Stir for 1 minute. {Will become foamy at first.} Reduce heat, add veggies and chicken. Mix milk and remaining Bisquick in a separate bowl. Add spoonfuls to veggie-broth-chicken mixture. Cook 10 minutes uncovered, and 10 minutes covered. Enjoy!

I’m So Lost…….{week 7}

2009-08-19T07:00:00.000-07:00

So true……so true.