DCWV May Sketch Birthday Layout

 

What a beautiful day and I started the day with a brisk walk of the dog and I have gotten so much accomplished!  I just loved how this layout turned out.  I used the May DCWV sketch and their Taj Mahal paper stack.  I also used a Sizzix folder to emboss some beautiful metallic gold paper!  I was so happy with it!  I cut out the center to make it a frame and embossed a small strip with a different folder for the bottom portion.  Of course, I have added:

 

Queen & Co felt strip

Queen & Co bling

Mesh

Resin Flower brads

Fabric flowers

Metallic fibers

Recollections bling

Darice bling

Creative Memories gold stickers & title sticker

Rub on quote

 

And here is the sketch:

 

 

 Close up of the embossing.

 

 

Another view:

 

I am entering this in the following challenges:

 

http://www.scrapbookblessings.blogspot.com/2014/05/challenge-20-anything-goes-feature.html until May 31

 

http://dcwvinc.blogspot.com/2014/05/may-stackaholic-challenge.html until May 27

 

http://scrapping247365.blogspot.com/2014/05/sketch-n-scrap-birthday-bashpin-tail-on.html until June 15

 

http://conniecancrop.blogspot.com/2014/04/monthly-challenge-22-mums-word.html until May 31

 

http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/2014/05/week-260-happy-5th-birthday-allsorts.html until June 5

 

http://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/2014/05/challenge-232-embossing.html until May 29

 

http://leftofcenterchallenges.blogspot.ca/2014/05/challenge-32-girly-with-sassy-studio.html until June 5

 

http://www.southerngirlschallenge.blogspot.com/2014/05/sparkle-and-shine-with-bit-of-bling.html until June 4

The Paper Loft May Sketch Challenge

Today I have used The Paper Loft's May sketch challenge :

I turned it to suit my pictures.  I used the new Gear Head and Great Outdoors papers with some Island Sun pieces thrown in the flowers that I made with a Sizzix die.

I chalked the edges and put bling or a neat brad in the center of each one!

I found the vellum sentiments in my stash, not sure where they are from...

 

I am entering this in the following challenges:

 

http://paulaholifieldcrafts.blogspot.co.uk/2014/05/albc-flower-power.html until 5/27

Thanks for stopping by to check out my crafty work!  Don't forget to check out The Paper Loft May Sketch challenge or my two year blog anniversary GIVEAWAY!

Sketch N Scrap Christmas layout #2

Here's another Sketch N Scrap sketch using the Heidi Swapp Winterfresh collection.  I only have one more piece of paper in this collection and a few more glossy and clear accents. I also added some Echo Park This & That brads. 

Here's the sketch I used:

Close ups:

I used two Sketch N Scrap sketches to create this two page spread:

I am entering this in the following challenges:

http://sketchnscrap.blogspot.com/2014/05/inspired-by-sketch-5.html until May 31

Sketch N Scrap Christmas layout

 I have been finalizing my 2011 albums.  I am working on Christmas.  For this layout I used one of the Sketch N Scrap layout sketch and Heidi Swapp Winterfresh kit.  I used the glossy accents and clear accents layered for a real "pop".

As you can see I turned the sketch on it's side.

I also threw in some Echo Park this and that brads!

I am entering this in the following challenges:

http://sketchnscrap.blogspot.com/2014/05/sketch-n-scrap-56.html until May 31

Thanks for stopping by and don't forget my Giveaways this month!!

Soccer Seasons Over...

Soccer Season is over...and I need to make a couple of thank you's for the coaches.

 

I used up some really old scraps of Creative Memories Everyday collection.  These were literally scraps.  I had no pieces bigger than 4x6!  I used some old Primary soccer stickers, too!  New items include The Paper Studio bling, Hampton Arts soccer clear stamps, Versacolor Royal blue ink and 7 Gypsies paper tape.

 

The second card everything is "cut" instead of torn.

 

I am entering this in the following challenges:

 

http://www.hidinginmycraftroom.com/2014/05/himcr-148-super-scraps-saturday.html until May 17

 

http://acreativeromance.blogspot.co.uk/2014/05/one-for-boys.html until May 21

 

http://leftofcenterchallenges.blogspot.ca/2014/05/challenge-31-card-for-male-with-ikes.html until May 22

Wednesday Winner!!!

The winner of the Moma Mia Blog Hop is Angela C!!!  Congratulations Angela!  You are going to love these inks!! I took these to my crop this past weekend and they provided a lot of colors in a small space but not chalk, juicy pigment ink!  Please email me at goldengoddessdesigns at gmail with you address so I can ship them to you!

I have several other prize packages to giveaway this month so see my Two Year Blog Anniversary page to get the details!

I was also a winner this past weekend at the Duveneck Memorial Art Show in Covington, KY.  I won second place in graphics!  Not for this card in the picture but my entire body of paper work (mostly cards).  I do try to combine some paper and jewelry like the Alice in Wonderland pendants  I posted last week.  Last year I won third in Fine Arts for my jewelry.  It is only a small show on the river overlooking downtown Cincinnati featuring 60 artists.  But here are some other works found at the show:

This piece was called Aging Green Man and my picture does not do it justice!

This guy was named Christian (so sorry I forgot his last name) but he won the Amos Shinkle award and the Vox Populi award.  This painting was awesome!  As you can see I had some stiff competition.

Thanks very much for reading today and check out my giveaways this month!!

Happy Mother's Day, too!

Here are a few more Mother's Day cards using the Paper Loft's Truly Scrumptious!

I am entering this in the following challenges:

http://thememorynest.blogspot.com/2014/05/crafty-creations-no-17.html

Mama Mia Blog Hop

Welcome to the Mama Mia Blog Hop

We are here to honor and cherish our Moms this weekend the best way us crafters know how, with a blog hop showcasing some amazing projects either for a special mom or about a special mom in our lives.. We hope that our projects will show Moms everywhere just how special they are to us all.

You should have hopped over from Cardmonkey's Blog.

If you are just joining us and wish to start at the beginning,

Connie Can Crop is the first stop on this Blog Hop.

This is a one day blog hop and we appreciate your leaving a comment for all of these talented friends who are here sharing their ideas and creations. 

We have an awesome sponsor and giveaway for this hop!

Please be sure to visit their Blog
http://pinkandmainblog.com/

Shop
http://www.pinkandmain.com/
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/pinkandmain

Pink & Main has graciously donated this adorable Super Mom themed Stamp Set.

So what do you need to do to win? Easy... become  a follower of each of the fabulous blogs in this hop and leave each of them a comment letting them know what you like best about their projects. Then stop by our sponsor's page at be sure to like her on facebook!! 

You will have until 12:00 am Monday to finish the hop and leave your comments. 

Winners will be announced on Wednesday at Connie Can Crop.

Be sure to follow everyone and leave a comment  along the way!

Here is my precious mother!  Neither of us like our picture taken so my wedding day was a rare occasion where we both look good, so I love this picture and my wonderful sister was the photographer.
I feel so lucky to still have my mom around!

 Here's the awesome gift I made my mother.  She loves vintage and re-purposed anything.  I think she will love this altered altoid's tin.

I used a very old Stampin Up set "Days gone by".  I think the lace is also from Stampin Up, the knob is, I believe Tim Holtz Ideaology as are several of the items.  Some are from The Paper Studio line of embellishments.  The quote and mirror stamp are from Hampton Arts.

The background paper is Graphic 45 with some 7 Gypsies paper tape and apothecary labels.

I wrapped some floss around the spool.

 I also have my own blog candy today:

One lucky comment-er who is also a follower will win this chosen from all the eligible participants via random.org .  I also have a question for you to answer in your comment:  What is your favorite "mom" memory either of your mom or you being a mom.  This is part of my month long May blog anniversary giveaways, see the giveaway page for details. Thank you for hopping today!

 Up next is  Pam

Here is our complete line up in case you get lost along the way:

1. Connie- http://conniecancrop.blogspot.com

2. Cardmonkey- http://cardmonkey-business.blogspot.com/

3. Alicia- http://goldengoddessdesigns.blogspot.com

4. Pam - http://lovebugcreations3.blogspot.com/

5. Sarah - www.sarahbiswabic.blogspot.com

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

7. Elizabeth - www.ejoym.blogspot.com

8. Melanie - http://afternoonscrapper.blogspot.com/

9. Angela - www.crazy3monkeys.blogspot.com

10. Esther - http://forthejoyofcreating.blogspot.com

11. Jessica -  www.craftinandstampin.blogspot.com

12. Lori - http://www.scrappinmystressaway.blogspot.com/

13. Diane - http://thehappyscrapbooker.blogspot.com/

I am also entering this in the following challenges:

http://tuesdaythrowdown.blogspot.com/2014/05/tuesday-throwdown-194-special-lady.html until May 12

http://www.craftindesertdivas.com/2014/05/craft-it-up-link-it-up-mothers-day.html May 11

Happy Mother's Day!

Today I have used The Paper Loft's brand new Truly Scrumptious collection to create some beautiful Mother's Day cards!

On this one I used a couple of different Creative Memories border maker cartridges and fussy cut the quotes and hearts from the Paper Loft paper.

I am entering this in the following challenges:

http://cuttinandstampinchallenges.blogspot.com/2014/05/weekly-challenge-14-18-traditional.html until May 12

http://www.hidinginmycraftroom.com/2014/05/himcr03nsd-holiday-catch-up-may-3rd-11am.html until May 10

 



http://www.craftindesertdivas.com/2014/05/craft-it-up-link-it-up-mothers-day.html until May 11

http://craftspotbykimberly.blogspot.com/2014/05/challenge-136-mothers-day-or-spring.html until May 11

Live from the Great Lake Mega Meet!

 

I got to have my pic taken with Tiffany of The Scraprack!  Totally awesome!!  Check out her website.

 

Also visited Queen & Co and bought some bling!

 

I saw Tim Holtz, his area was so crowded!

 

Table decoration winners at the Mega Crop!

 

Finally, this is what I have worked on today:

 

This card follows the color challenge @ Hiding in my craft room

 

These two follow the color challenge at Queen & Co's NSD challenges.

 



 

And finally a bling card from Queen & Co's pet line.

 

Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to check out my giveaways!