Just swinging in.........

to wish SARAH a HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

Sarah is the LOVE of my middle son's life. And I tell you she is a doll!! I have made this card for her very special TWENTY-FIRST b-day today!!

Love you Sarah, I do hope that your day is special honey!!

I am sure she will be stopping by my blog today.. :o)

Now let's look at the card that I have made for her.

First of all I have used a very cute digi image from Teddy Bo.

You can find her HERE.

I have colored her with my copic markers.

Papers that I have used are: Best Creations Inc.,MME, 3 Bugs in a Rung and Bazzill cardstocks.

embellies include: brown rhinestones, brown and white pearls, paper flowers, ribbon.

I have sewn my card and I have used my Sizzix BIGZ DIE ( Flourish floral with leaves) I have added stickles on top of them for extra fun sparkle.

I have used the sketch from Stampavie & More and I just found a new challenge blog for these fun little Teddy Bo images and they are calling for Duck egg blue and brown.

I would also like to enter this into:

Creative Inspirations: in the garden

Your Next Stamp: Color Challenge-BLUE

copic colors:
B000, B91, B93, B95, B97
E02, E11, E25, E27, E53, E55, R11
Y21


for the inside I have typed up my message on the computer and printed it out.

Today is my hubby's birthday also... I will show you the card that I have made for him on the weekend. So we will all go out for a big fun Birthday Bash Dinner this evening! A little bit of fun around here is needed. lol....

Thank you all for stopping by today!!!
I hope to find a bit more time to do my blog hopping. I hate it when I don't get to hop around and see what you are all making!!!!! Life and health problems are still a top thing at our house right now. :o( sigh....
Thank you for all of the wonderful comments that you leave me.
I truly appreciate all of them!!

Creative Inspirations Challenge.. A Yummy Recipe!!

Hello friends,

It is time once again for a new challenge at

Creative Inspirations

It's a YUMMY recipe with...
5 Flowers, 3 papers & 1 Ribbon


I have a used a NEW SUGAR NELLIE image named Manga Princess.
Now isnt she precious??
She can be purchased at Funky Kits. along with 3 others. Go and check them out!!

I LOVE THEM ALL!!!!

Card Ingredients
Papers: bazill cardstocks, Anna Griffin, Dream Street Papers, one unknown paper

Stamps: SUGAR NELLIE Manga Princess, Autumn Leaves on the edge stamps

Ink: Copic markers, watercolors pencils, Distressed ink for edges

EmBellies: flowers, ribbon, stick pin, perals, stickles

Tools: sewing machine, spellbinders, McGill Pine leaves punch

I hope you will find time to join us this week.
Please stop by the DT's blog to see the beautiful little pieces of art they have created for this challenge.


Well, I am home from CHA and I am worn out. LOL...... I had a great time and hope to get a few pictures posted this week. I had a BLAST. Meet up with some wonderful people.
I promise to tell you a bit about it later.
Thanks to all of you that have stopped by my blog and left comments while I have been gone. I hope to be stopping by to see you all soon.
hugs and have a wonderful day!
Janiel

Mint/Brown........Creative Inspriations A MOTHER'S LOVE

WELCOME!!!

It's time for the Creative Inspirations Wednesday Challenge.

Challenge #70 is a color challenge.

MINT GREEN and CHOCOLATE BROWN

I have used the sketch from Friday Sketcher made by Janneke.

PAPERTAKE WEEKLY - CUTIE PATOOTIE
STAMPTACULAR SUNDAY - ICE CREAM COLOURS

Card Ingredients
Papers: bazill cardstock, 3 bugs in a rug, MME, Pebbles Inc, Melissa Frances
Ink: Copic markers, watercolors pencils, Distressed ink for edges
Stamps: hAnglar & stAnglar baby collection
EmBellies: sheer ribbon, twill tape, pearls, prima flowers
Tools: sewing machine

Thanks for stopping by today!!
It's always appreciated!I am not getting around to your blogs right now as I am getting ready to go to CHA in the morning.
Tons to get ready.
I hope to hop over and see your artwork when I get back.
hugs, Janiel

Creative Inspirations with SUGAR NELLIE Manga boy (Sporty)

WELCOME!!!
It's time for the Creative Inspirations Wednesday Challenge.
Challenge #69 is:
Let's GET PHYSICAL
(Sports Themed)

I am home from my first mini vacation. It feels so good to be able to get on the internet!!!!!!!!!!!
I am now trying to get all of my cards done for the rest of the month. I will be leaving and going to CHA in Chicago on the twenty first. I am so excited!!


Card Ingredients

Papers: bazill cardstocks, We R Memory Keepers, 3 bugs in a rug, 7 Gypsy
Ink: Copic markers, watercolors pencils, Distressed ink for edges

Stamps: Manga boy by SUGAR NELLIE (Sporty), happy birthday is from Whimsy stamps.

EmBellies: soccer ball by Recollections, brads, grass by K&Company, ribbon

Tools: sewing machine
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Let me show you what Sugar Momma, Karen, sent me!
It is so gorgeous in real life!

Funky Kits is now selling tons of different combinations to make your own bracelets!

Please stop by and have a look if you get a chance.

Thanks for stopping by today!!
It's always appreciated!I am not getting around to your blogs right now as I am getting ready to go on vacation again! Tons to get ready.

I hope to hop over and see your artwork when I get back.

Please forgive me for not stopping by as life is just very busy right now.

hugs, Janiel

Creative Inspirations Wednesday Challenge # 65

WELCOME!!!
It's time for the Creative Inspirations Wednesday Challenge

This week the challenge is # 65 - One for the boy's!!
Our prize this week is sponsored by our very own Stephanne.
Card Ingredients
Papers: bazill cardstocks, Melissa Frances, Pebbes Inc, Carolee's Creations, Recollections
Stamps: Penny Johnson - Bobby and ME by Stampavie
Ink: Copic markers,watercolor pencils, distressed ink for edges
EmBellies: brads, buttons, ribbon, friends special buttons
Tools: Round nesties, sewing machine needle and thread for buttons
Spellbinders, Penny Johnson stamp and copic markers can be purchased at Michelle's Scrapbooking and More

Make sure you check out all of the wonderful inspiration from my DT members.I HOPE YOU WILL FIND TIME TO JOIN US!!Thank you for stopping and taking the time to comment.I love to read them all.

hugs, Janiel

Challenges.
Totally Gorjuss FOR THE BOY'S
Allsorts Buttons and/OR lace

Creative Inspirations Wednesday Challenge

WELCOME!!!

It's time for the Creative Inspirations Wednesday Challenge

This week the challenge is # 64 - BABIES


Our prize this week is sponsored by:

If you pop over to the blog you can get all of the details..


Today I have done things just a tad different. Instead of making my normal size card. I have made a gift bag tag card with a gift bag. I was surfing the web last week and ran into this tutorial to use the round spellbinder nestie to make a baby carriage. I found it on Niki Estes blog. If you click on her name it will take straight there.

Now isn't that cute???
It was very fun and easy to do. Her tutorial is very easy to follow. I have added my own touches to her original instructions. I have used a very cute Precious Moments baby image.

I have also used buttons on my wheels and I have added a few extra pieces for the shade header with some lace and a bow with prima flowers.I have altered a gift bag with papers to match the card, Prima Flowers, ribbon and a cute little rattle.
I will put a string on the card and hang it from the bag when I need to use the bag.
I think it is very fun and a very cute idea.
If you are lurking around Niki thanks for the inspiration and use of your tutorial.

Card/bag Ingredients
Papers: bazill cardstocks, Pebbes Inc, DCWV, Reminisce
Stamps: Precious Moments baby
Ink: Copic markers,watercolor pencils, distressed ink for edges
EmBellies: brad, Prima Flowers, rattle clay charm, ribbon, buttons, shaped buttons
Tools: Round nesties,


Spellbinders can be purchased at Michelle's Scrapbooking and More

Make sure you check out all of the wonderful inspiration from my DT members.
I HOPE YOU WILL FIND TIME TO JOIN US!!
Thank you for stopping and taking the time to comment.
I love to read them all. I will be around to see you on your blogs and leave you some love also.
Hugs, Janiel

Creative Inspirations Challenge

It's time for the Creative Inspirations Wednesday Challenge.

This week the challenge is BEACH theme

This weeks sponsor is Simon Says Stamp. So if you pop over to the blog you can get all of the details.

Card Ingredients

Papers: bazill cardstocks, unknown DP from my scrap bag

Stamps: Inky Impressions Beach Bound Lili
Ink: Copic markers,distressed ink for edges

EmBellies: brads, beach ball and sun by K & Company, umbrella charm, ribbon

Tools: sewing machine, nesties, Martha Stewart edge punch (dots/scollop)

Beach Bound Lili, Spellbinders and Martha Stewart punches can be purchased at Michelle's Scrapbooking and More.

The challenge that I will be entering this card into is:

Papertake weekly has a theme, fun fun fun..
Stampavie and more, Summer

Cupcake Craft Challenge Summer
Everybody-Art-Challenge Summer
The Pink Elephant Use Bright Fun Colors

WISHING YOU ALL A WONDERFUL WEEK!!

I HOPE YOU WILL FIND TIME TO JOIN US!!

Thank you for stopping and taking the time to comment.

Hugs, Janiel

LIVE..LOVE..LAUGH.. Creative Inspirations DT

Happy hump day again!

I wish I knew why time just flies by....

It's time for the Creative Inspirations Challenge.

This week the challenge is DISTRESSED.

This weeks sponsor is Michelle's Scrapbooking and More. So if you pop over to the blog you can get all of the details.

I have used a very new image from the Pixie Cottage. I love the dress!! It is so romantic!! It is so hard to see in the photos but down in the left hand corner te metal does say: LIVE..LOVE..LAUGH!! I think that would be some of the most inpotant things in life and a marriage. So that became the sentiment for my card. The metal also looks old and distressed.
Card Ingredients....
Papers: bazill cardstocks, unknown DP from my scrap bag
Stamps: PIXIE COTTAGE by Michelle's Scrapbooking and More
Ink: Copic markers,watercolor pencils, Distressed ink for edges
EmBellies: perals, Prima Flowers, Tim Holtz metal, ribbon, metal sign, dollie, stickles
Tools: sewing machine, nesties

Spellbinders and Prima Flowers can be purchased at Michelle's Scrapbooking and More.

Just for fun I will enter this into:
Paper Sundaes fairy tale
A spoon full of sugar Celebrations
Everybody-Art Challenge fairy tale


WISHING YOU ALL A WONDERFUL WEEK!!

I HOPE YOU WILL FIND TIME TO JOIN US!!

Thank you for stopping and taking the time to comments.
Hugs, Janiel

Creative Inspirations DT card.

Happy hump day everyone!!!
It's time for the Creative Inspirations Challenge.This week the challenge is **A Card for a Child**
We as the Design Team all used an image given to us by the sponsor this week. Our sponsor and prizes given by Lauretta's Stamps.

I hope you will find that time to join us with a card for a child..

Card Ingredients....

Papers: bazill cardstocks, SEI, MME

Stamps: , Lauretta's Stamps, sentiment Whimsy Stamps

Ink: Copic markers, Distressed ink for edges
EmBellies: brads, ribbon, stickles

Tools: sewing machine, nesties

Just for fun I will enter this into:

Allsort : week 52 Birthdays

Stamp Something Celebrate Something

Create4fun : sketch

If you go and check out the other DT memebers cards you will see that this image does have a stamped party hat. But, I cut one out of the paper and popped it on the child's head just for fun..

I have also took my acrylic paints and put dots and stripes on his shirt.

I am still working on my son's new place so my time is still limited. Looks like things will be done and all back to normal at the end of the month. FINGERS CROSSED as I miss my blog hopping to see all of your wonderful projects.

Have a great day!!
I will see you all tomorrow with and new project for Colour Create
.hugs, Janiel

Creative Inspirations DT card..

Happy hump day everyone!!!

It's time for the Creative Inspirations Challenge.
This week the challenge is FAIRIES.

This weeks prize is from Di's Digital Delights. You can visit the blog to get all of the details.

I hope you will dig out your fairy stamps and enjoy us this week. Make sure to stop by and see all of the wonderful artwork by the DT..

I am not so thrilled with the way this card turned out. I love the colors but I had such high hopes for these two stamps and it just didn't happen the way I wanted.

I did get both of these stamps at the STAMP SHOW in Ohio at the end of last month. Just getting around to using them. The fairy is from Stamp Oasis and the Thinking of You is from Outlines Rubber Stamp Company. I have colored the images with my watercolor pencils and copic markers. I have added stickles to parts of both images for that little bit of sparkle. I have used papers from Pink Paislee, UPSYDAISY DESIGNS, and Creative Imaginations will bazzill cardstock. I have used distressted ink on all of the edges added a few pearls a bit of pretty ribbon a tack and a photo brass photo holder. This card has been sewn. The flowers that you see popped are hand cut out of the paper and I added a bit of stickles to them.Pile It On has Cute & Cuddly up for Challenge #18 so I will list this over ther this week.

Oh I almost forgot... Sorry that my blog is a bit of a mess.. I am under going a little bit of construction right now. I hope to have it all done very soon.

I am still working on my son's new place so my time is still limited but I will be back on Saturday with 2 yes I said 2 posts at different times. I hope you will stop back by to see what I have done for 2 different Guest DT's.

WISHING YOU ALL A WONDERFUL WEEK!!

I HOPE YOU WILL FIND TIME TO JOIN US THIS WEEK!!

Thank you for stopping and taking the time to comment. I hope to get back to my hopping next week. SO just so you know that I have NOT forgotten you...

Hugs, Janiel

Creative Inspirations DT card..

It is Wednesday and time for the Creative Inspirations Challenge.

This week the challenge is a colour combo.

Are you ready??

Orange, Hot Pink, and Purple ONLY!!

This weeks sponsor is Simon Says Stamp. So if you pop over to the blog you can get all of the details.

Now isn't this little image just precious??
I love it!!! I have colored it with my copic markers and watercolor pencils.
The image is by Stampavie and called *Being Together* and can be purchesed at
Michelle's Scrapbooking and More
Spellbinders and Prima Flowers can also be purchased at Michelle's Scrapbooking and More.


Card Ingredients:
Stamp: BeingTtogether Stampavie can be purchased at Michelle's Scrapbooking and More
Inks: Distressed ink for edges, copic markers and water color pencils
Paper: Bazzill cardstock, Lasting Impressions, Reminisce, DoodleBug Designs, Dasy D's
Tools: sewing machine, Spellbinders Nestie can be purchased at Michelle's Scrapbooking and More
Embellies: covered buttons, ribbon, perals, prima Flowers, buttons, brads

WISHING YOU ALL A WONDERFUL WEEK!!
I HOPE YOU WILL FIND TIME TO JOIN US THIS WEEK!!
Thank you for stopping and taking the time to comment.
Hugs, Janiel

Creative Inspirations CHALLENGE 55 DT card

I am back today with my project for Creative Inspirations CHALLENGE 55.

The challenge this week is for and Altered CD.

The designs team has done a wonderful job with thier cards. I hope you will stop by and have a look at thier projects and leave them some love.

I have not only altered a CD but I did a box purse for it to go on.
As you can see I covered a little box with papers and I attached the CD to the front. I put magnets on the top of the CD so that it would stay closed.
On the front of the CD. I have a very very pretty Tilda in her wedding gown from the new Wedding Clollection. I have put tons of flowers and pearls around the edge of the CD with a few heart stuick pins and a BEAUTIFUL pewter heart. I have put stickles all over the flowers and the edge of the CD. Also a few on the image.


Now if we drop the CD down you can see that I have a verse on the inside.
I found this verse on the internet. I thought that is was beautiful and fit this little box very well.


Now if I let the CD come clear down you can see that the back of it has room to write your special little message.

Next you can drop the front of the box purse and put something special in it for that special bride!!

I have used lots of distressed ink and done lots of sanding on all of the edges of this little box. To give it that old and worn look. I really do love how this has turned out.

I hope this will inspire you to come and join us this week at

Creative Inspirations !!

A few Challenges this was made to fit...
Rosie-D's Challenge Blessings
Project Tuesday card purse
Roses on Paper Layers

Practical Scrappers: bling/glitter

Don't figure to get your Magnolia stamps they can be bought at Michelle's Scrapbooking and More

THANKS for stopping by today!!

Thank you to all of you the stop and leave me your comments they really do make my day

.If you haven't entered my blog candy please stop and take the time to that!!

hugs, Janiel

SWEET and SIMPLE DAY!!!!!!

It's Hump day again already!!!! It's time for the challenge over atCreative Inspirations.

The challenge this week is Lace. Pins & Pearls.Now just how easy is this challenge this week!!!??

You can use whatever colours you want just added Lace, pins and pearls!!
OH COME OUT A PLAY WITH US THIS WEEK!!!

Today I have chosen to used some SWEET images!!! You see this is a birthday card for my son's special girl's birthday and she is such a sweetheart!! She LOVES sweets!! LOL.. She fits so perfect into our family!! She is just a sweetheart!! So this is a perfect card for her.
She loves pinks and browns too. I hope she likes this SWEET little card!!

I have used 3 different stamps to create this sweet card.
First the tray of goodies is a Stampendous the very cute little cupcake that is popped at the bottom is a yummy little stamp from Skogstokiga Rubberstamping. And the sentiment is a favorite of mine. It is from Impression Obsession Inc. Such a sweet little saying. On the inside of this card I have colored up one of my favorite Tilda's by Magnolia. I have used my Nesties to cut her out. I have used computer fonts for the HB and her name. And there is that very cute little yummy cupcake again! Now lets go back to the front of my card. As you can see I have added a ruffled eyelet lace with a beautiful brown and cream checked ribbon on top of it. I have added pearls in brown at the corners of the card and pink one on the corners of the image. If you look close you will see that in the flower arrangement I have added 2 heart stick pins.

If you look close at the paper that the main image is stamped on you will see that I have put white acrylic paint dots for some texture. I also have added stickles to the strawberries, cherries and the cute little pink cake on the middle tray.This card has been colored with my copic markers and watercolor pencils. I have used distressed inks on the edges and this card like all of my card has been sewn.

I hope you will find time to stop by the blog and see all of the stunning cards done by the other Designs Team members. I hope that you will find a few minutes to make a card and join us.
It is my hubby's birthday today also and I didn't get a card made for him. I struggle with men cards. So I went and bought him a playstation WII. I will think that he would not miss a card from me when he gets this little toy. hee hee.. Or lets hope not anyway. Cross your fingers for me. PLEASE.
Have a great rest of your week.
many blessings,
Janiel

Creative Inspirations DT * Monochrome *

It's Hump day again. I am here with the Creative Inspirations DT card. This week the challenge is for Monochrome. I hope you find time to join us this week. Please stop by the Challenge blog and see all of the beautiful works of art done by the DT.

Recipe:
Tilda by Magnolia
heart stamp Alota Rubber Stamps
Happy birthday by Danelle Johnson
I have used a mixture of papers. A pretty dot ribbon with a silver LOVE charm. A few beautiful flowers with feather behind them. I have also used pearls and candy dots in the corners. I have used my copic makers to color the images.

Well, I have to tell you that I went on a wonderful blog hop last week put on by Whimsy Stamps. Had a blast hopping along the blogs with beautiful works of art and today I found out that I WON the prize they were giving away!! Yep ME!! I am so excited!!!!
Here is a peek of what I won...
Yippeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
All 4 of the new Mythical Collection Stamps

All 3 of the new sentiment sets

Assortment of charms

Cherry blossom and rose bouquet embellishments

THANK YOU WHIMSY STAMPS!!!

I can't wait to get these and have a play with them!

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I also would like to share an award that a very good blogging friend of mine has passed on to me. It is from Gry-Heidi. THANK YOU SWEETIE!!!!!!!!!

I would like to pass this award onto all of you that come to my blog and leave comments alot. I LOVE YOU all that do that. So I won't name anyone as I would be afraid to miss someone. Please take the award.

Hugs to all and have a wonderful day.
Janiel

Creative Inspirations DT card in Sepia....

It's Wednesday and I am here with the Creative Inspirations Dt card. This week the challenge is for SEPIA and I have to tell you that this is my first. The prize this week is by the Handy Hippo.Okay, now for all of the details of my card. First I have used a mix of papers and a bit of old trim. I have distressed all of the edges with ink and my file. I also used my Autumn Leaves swirly hearts stamps and stamped along the edges in a few places with my walnut distressed ink. Then on the hearts I have used my stickles to give it just a tad bit of sparkle. I have added Tim Holtz snaps and metal corner and a key that is hanging from the sheer dot ribbon. I have used flowers, pearls, metal beads, feathers to complete the spray the my cute little Tidla is hiding behind. I have used my oval nestie and have her double popped. I have used a piece of packing kraft paper for the scollop nestie behind her. She has been coloured with both my copic markers and my watercolor pencils. I have added a bit of stickles to her headband.

here you can see a little closer view.

This image can be purchased at Michelle's Scrapbooking and More. Michelle carries the line of Magnolias along with lots of other stamps. Go check her out. She has great service and is a real sweetie!!

Here is a close up of the Tim Holtz metal corner and snap. Along with some of the flowers, feathers and metal beads. Here you can also see the worn look of the sewing. I love this old looking stitch.

Thank you for stopping by today!!
I hope you have a wonderful day in whatever you are doing.

I also hope that you will hop on over to the blog and join the challenge this week.
Hugs, Janiel