Movie Night Pajama Party

I wasn't able to participate in the Movie Night Pajama Party over on the A Muse Lounge last night but I still wanted to play along so I made my cards in a hurry this morning. You can still play along, too! You have until 8pm Pacific TODAY to create and post your challenge cards. For details, head to the Lounge!

The first challenge was present by Jennie. Her movie choice was Pirate of the Caribbean and her challenge was to create a card for a kid. Here's mine:

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The second challenge was from Katie. Her movie choice was Dirty Dancing and her challenge was to create a card using colors from the poster she shared; light pink, dark pink, black and kraft (optional). The funny thing is, the card below is the card I actually created for Jennie's challenge. But after seeing Katie's challenge, I decided to use this for hers.

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The third challenge was from Glenda. Her movie choice was one of my all-time favorite movies, Breakfast at Tiffany's. I really wanted to use my cruisin' stamp but I couldn't find it. I improvised by using the shopper instead cuz you know, Holly Golightly loved to window shop.

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Finally, the last challenge was by Geeta. Her movie choice was Some Kind of Wonderful and her challenge was to make a card that sparkled. You can't see it in this picture but I used some Pebbles, Inc. Shimmer Chalks to color my flowers after embossing them, then used some Glossy Accents and black glitter to create sparkly centers in the flowers.

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Hope you'll be able to participate in these challenges yourself. Don't forget to share links to your fabulous creations in the lounge!

I'm done with Halloween!!

I'm so done with Halloween. I haven't decorated my house for it this year. I haven't even purchased any candy for the neighborhood kids! Blah. So not in the mood for it.

Instead, I'm perkin' myself up with some holiday designs! Course I'll probably be sick of that before Christmas but I don't think I'm gonna get out of putting up a tree! LOL

Seems like I'm just bypassing Autumn but I get much more enjoyment out of holiday cards than Autumn cards.

I'm in love with Colorbox Chalk Grey Whale. It's just the most lovely shade of light grey. Looks perfect with this Savvy reverse polka dot pattern. Add some red and it just brightens right up! The mittens were cut with my Slice and topped off with a white embossed snowflake from A Muse.

I've updated my class calendar to include November classes. I'm taking the month of December off. Hope to see you!!

It's Calendar Time!!

Join me this Sunday, October 17th, at Stampin-In-The-Rain at Bothell Country Village for my 2011 Calendar class. I'll have your own copy of the 4" square version of the A Muse Calendar for the class as well as everything you need to make your own calendar. Afterward, you can go home, kindly make your donation to Charley's Fund, and make some more of your own!! We are using a LOT of stamps in this project so if you've got time, swing by the store and let Kim know which stamps you want in order to have them before class. Otherwise, she'll take a wishlist after class is over. This class is always fun. Be sure not to miss it!

It's Calendar Time!!

Each year, for the past three years, A Muse has created a variety of calendars available for purchase with proceeds from the purchases going to a worthy cause. This year's cause touches the heart strings of every parent out there. This year's cause is Charley's Fund. To read more about what's behind Charley's Fund and learn how you can participate, please click this link. Won't you please help?

Usually I would create a monthly or yearly calendar project but this year I decided to make calendar cards! I used the mini version of the A Muse 2011 Calendar to create cards that signify a special day of the month like a birthday in January or the first day of school in September.

Be sure to visit the A Muse blog to see other great ideas shared by the Creative Team as well some very special guests. Let's bring Charley's dreams to reality!!

Are you my mummy?

When my youngest was younger we used to play the "are you my mommy?" game. I thought this would be a fun, simple card to share. The hardest part is stamping the sentiment and getting it on the two layers! I used a microfine pen to fill in what didn't stamp.

I'm so excited cuz I'm going to Impress tomorrow for a Making Memories Slice class. I'm going to get my Halloween on! I think we are playing with the new Toil and Trouble cartridge, which I do not own. Plus, I'll be with some peeps so that makes things even more fun!

You're Bewitching!

Halloween is not a big holiday for me. My kids don't even like to dress up. I might decorate my house a bit but never with witches or devils. I pretty much stick to pumpkins, maybe a spooky tree or a bat. This year, though, I've been having lots of fun crafting up cards to teach for some fun ladies that take my classes with all kinds of Halloween images. I've scoured card galleries, magazines, even catalogs for fun ideas. This card is based on one I saw on Splitcoast. I finally opened up my Martha Stewart Web Border Punch from last year and used it on some Onyx A Muse Cardstock. Looks so cool!

Anyway, I'll have some more Halloween goodies to share soon!

Baby Cards

So you remember I said I would post pics of the baby cards my sister asked me to make? Well, here they are. Nothing fancy, definitely clean and simple! My favorite style.....

Next up on the agenda....Halloween cards! I've been busy crafting away some Halloween goodness. Can't wait to share!