RAKs

These pictures and thank yous are long over due. I've been horrible at sharing all of the wonderful RAKs that I receive. I haven't been crafting much lately, but when I do get the chance to do something, I really do enjoy it. Which is why I love these get togethers that I get invited to, it's my opportunity to dust off my supplies and try to create something to share. It also gives me an opportunity to spend time with some really fun people. My time spent at these outings are ALWAYS fun!!!

The most recent get together was a mini gathering at Linda's house. She so graciously opened her home to a small bunch of us. These are some of the RAKs that I received from Dawne, Kyoko, and Janis.


This is a make 'n take that Linda shared with us. It was a challenge to make this one. It's a memo pad or post-it holder. Holds 3x3 paper. It's even got a little compartment in the back to hold a extra pad.



Janis did a make 'n take as well and it was an easel calendar with a little drawer. Cute!!!



In the mail, Jen sent me a birthday card filled with these CUTE Chococat cutouts that she made with her cricut. She must have created this because I don't think that there's a Chococat on the Hello Kitty Cartidges.



Kyoko made this card for me and filled it with a birthday goodie. It's a shaker card!



Linda gave me this card. I love this image and she also gave me a image to use...so I will definitely need to ink it up and make a card with it and get it posted.



This brithday card was mailed all the way from the United Kingdom. It's from Claire Warhurst. So intricate!!! Claire participated in Jen's Birthday RAK club. Sooo sweet of her to mail a card to me.

I received one other handmade card and some goodies from Joni, but I still need to take a picture of her cute card, so that will wait for another post. I hope that you all are doing well! Happy Crafting and Have a Wonderful Weekend!

I made it...barely....a post in March

I can't believe how fast this year is already flying by. Before we know it, it will be December again. I just wanted to get in a quick post. I have a lot of things that I should have posted for March..but have really been slacking. I really am trying to get back into the groove of things.

Denise had us over again for a crafting get together at her home. I always have a lot of fun at these get togethers. I made a little basket for Easter to give to all those who attended, but I forgot to take a picture of the basket before I gave them all away. I used a sizzix plate to emboss each piece and then the sizzix die to cut each peice of the basket. I can't believe that I didn't take a picture.

These are the RAKs that I received and two make and takes. Justine showed us how to do a little Easter basket and Denise had us a do a clip note holder. Sooo cute and so much fun.

I'll be back this wekeend to post more...got a long weekend coming up! Take care!

Happy Valentine's Day!

Here are a few cards I made for this occassion. Nothing really fancy... but all made with a lot of love.


This one was my favorite. I used the stamps that I won from Dandelion Designs giveaway. Thanks Jean! These little matching birds are just adorable.

Two Scoops Rice - Challenge

I was visiting Enjoli's blog (Stamping Under the Sun) and saw that she has just completed this sketch challenge at Two Scoops Rice. I just bought the Kakimochi & Popcorn set, so decided to play along. If you want to play along too, visit Two Scoops Rice for all the details. Here's the sketch. You have until 1/29/10 to enter.

Here's what I came up with. I tried to give the design some dimension by puffing up the images and using foam tape...but you can't see it too well in the picture. Also curved the sentiment on the acrylic block so that it would fit in the oval punch.

Just realized that this is my first post for 2010! So a Happy New Year is in order! Have a Wonderful 2010!!!

Goodbye Caleb!

Caleb, gone but not forgotten. My friend in Colorado let me know that she had to put her kitty cat to sleep the other week. Caleb lived a long life and in his latter years he ended up having a lot of problems. He's in a better place now.

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I hadn't participated in Papercraft Plant's Sketch Saturday for a long time, so I decided to try it. The image is Elliot from Dandelion Designs. The sentiment is from Penny Back. This card turned out a little better than I expected. It looks like a present! Here's a picture of the sketch in case you want to play along.

Eek! A mouse...

I was so excited to pick up some new Dandelion Designs stamps at J's Knicknacks several weeks ago. My favorite this year was this cute little mouse sitting on an ornament. For this card I wanted to try this simple technique to try to make the card a little more interesting. I found this on Split Coast Stampers, here, it was called a spiral pop-up card.

Is it Christmas already?

Surf's Up!

I had to put something together quick to wrap a grab bag. My other half is an avid surfer and he was invited to a Christmas Party held by a group of regulars at Court's (Ala Moana Beach Park). These die hard surfers get up and get into the water before the sun comes up, surf for a few hours, and then go to work. Amazing!!!

This box measures 4 x 4 x 1 and fit a gift card and a bar of surfboard wax. To decorate the box, I used my Stampin' Up roller wheel. Surfer Ian was a perfect fit!

Happy Birthday Shaye!

I made this card for Shaye for her birthday. Her favorite color is blue and she loves to be shiny...I came across this pretty blue glitter paper in my stash, so I tried to incorporate it into Hello Kitty's clothing. I think she likes it : )

Happy Birthday Dawne!!!

I made this card for Dawne of Dawney's Delights. She LOVES cupcakes. : ) The image and sentiment is from Hero Arts. Tries to give the cupcake some shiny sprinkles with some stickles.

Thanks for stopping by!

Another fun day!

Thanks to Denise and Jamee for opening up their home for yet another fun filled day! It's always fun to get together with these talented ladies. They are all so inspiring.


Brenda of Sweet as a Gumdrop, graciously did a make and take with us. It was a recipe book.

Jenny of Jenny's Creations also did a fun make and take. Take a look at this pretty card.

I made these little snowflake packages with my Silhouette to give to everyone at the event.

Here's a picture of the generous RAKs that I received. Soo many. : )

Fun fun fun!

Thank you ladies!!!

It's the Turtle Again!

I just can't get enough of this turtle stamp from Dandelion Designs. Hope you all are having a wonderful Sunday!

Another card for the Twins

My friend needed a card as well to give to Terynn and Krystta... so I used Dandelion Design Stamps to make this card (instead of two cards, it's one card with double images. )

Happy Birthday Terynn and Krystta!

We went to a party today to celebrate Terynn and Krystta's Birthday...they just turned 3. Why did I make 2 of the same card? Because they are TWINS... and because they need to have exactly the same thing to keep peace in the family.

These are the TWO men in my life

Just thought I'd share a picture that was taken recently at Disney's California Adventure. These are the TWO men in my life (Brandon and Blade) that keep me busy at home. They look harmless enough. : ) It was Blade's 1st trip to Disneyland, 1st family vacation, and 1st time out of Hawaii. Lots of fun!

RAKs from yet another fun day at Denise's House

A little over a month later, but here it is. Look at all these goodies!!! : ) These ladies are just sooo talented! Thank you to all of you for your generosity and awesome company!

Tri-fold Card

I finally made a tri-fold card. Someone had given me one for my birthday. I should've watched the tutorial before I attempted this. But all in all I was happy with how it turned out. And I know, you ALL are thinking, "Wow... she finally posted something!" : ) I'm back... and I hope to keep it up for awhile. 2 months absent, shame on me. I also just realized tonight that it's been a year since I started my blog. I better get my act together!

A Card for Ashley

Ohh...two posts in a row. Amazing, well, for me anyway. I needed a card to give to a girl at work, so I flipped through all the stamped images that I received a few weeks ago and picked this cutie from Joy. The printed cardstock was from Joni. The colors on the cardstock were so cheerful! I chose the image and card stock because it reminded me so much of Ashley. She's such a sweetheart, and she's so shy, but she's always so cheery! Monday is her last day of work with us, since Summer is almost over and she is going back to school. We will miss her, but she's moving on to bigger and better things.

Happy Belated Birthday Teri!

I made this card for Teri. Her birthday was a couple of weeks ago. I bought this stamp a LONG LONG time ago, but never used it. It's a Penny Black. I love Penny Black! I chose this image because Teri has a cute kitty named Mochiko, and it reminded me of her.

A Fun Filled Day

Ohh...what a fun filled day! Spent Sunday with a bunch of new friends, sharing, laughing, and creating...well, I don't know how much they created, but I didn't create anything... but I sure laughed A LOT and ate a lot. It was nice getting together...thanks to Denise, who invited us in to her beautiful home. Here are some of the goodies that I received from these talented ladies. Look at all of these creations!


Besides just opening her home to all of us, Denise packed this funky roll of ribbon and Hello stamp to give to me. So sweet...I can't wait to use that ribbon. It makes me happy to see those colors!!! Doesn't it look fun?





Jodi created a a cute box that looks like a mini suitcase. She packed it with a couple of stamps and some pretty flowers. I love the color combo on this creation!










Joy created a purse box and filled it with so many creations. The contents were a decorated tin filled with some stamped images, a bunch of pretty flowers, and some brads. She also included a checkbook cover and matching pen. It's hard to see, but she also added in a CHOCOCAT stamp. : )





Dawne gave a bunch of printed digital images to use and decorated a baby food jar. She filled this cute little creation with a ton of ribbons and flowers. Look at this stash!!!










Linda created a post-it holder with a personalized big clip, and included my favorite CHOCOCAT goodies! I already used the post-its...look at the color choice!










Jenny made these bookmark magnets and included a whole bunch of cutie buttons! The magnetic bookmark is already in use. Such a neat idea...now, even when I drop my book, like I always do, I wont lose my page.









Joni gave a bunch of printed cardstock and this cute little purse filled with a candies, flowers, and a special tootsie pop flower. The candy didn't last too long...and I think I'll hoard some of the paper and flowers.









Kyoko made this Hello Kitty note pad cover and packed it with a yummy Snicker's bar... yum! That kitty took a lot of work. Soo many little pieces to glue down.










Teri made a little card holder that folded into a little purse, with some cute notecards. I love penguins! I think I'll have to make some of these. I love mini cards...and what better way to package them as a gift.









Michelle U. made this cute match box with a window, and filled it with some yummy candies and a little bottle of hand sanitizer. I didn't use the hand sanitizer before I ate the goodies. Oops!







Janis made these cute little packages and filled it with more yummy treats! She was also was so generous to share some NEW designer paper she just picked up too. Ohh so cute...I can't wait to use them. Well, maybe I'll just keep them for now... too cute to use. Look at this digital image...it's just adorable.








Michele H. who couldn't make it to Denise's afterall, but she sent with Kyoko this cute pouch and filled it with a matching pen, some stamped images (none of which I own by the way) and some M&M's.





I was also the lucky recipient of a special prize. But I'll share that one at a later time when I use my new stamp. : ) I know, I know... I'll get with the program nad start posting my own creations soon! I just wanted to share all of this to thanks these wonderful ladies for their generosity, their creativity, and their friendship! I'm so happy to have met them all and I look forward to our next gathering!