All in a morning....

Although I usually don't share 'bare' photos (not on a page ;) I simply HAVE to brag about what I get to wake up to in the morning! As you may know, I am blessed o be the mother of 4 beautiful children but I must say there is something SO special about a sweet 'baby' with a blankie, especially my blue-eyed cherub!












This week Quick Quotes has been doing a cross-promotion with Amy Chomas Creations. My card is featured today, using her mini sharpie holder, Lacey Labels cartridge and this month's BEAUTIFUL Club Q! Today is our last day for the promotion and each comment on the related posts is an entry into the PRIZE PACKAGE GIVEAWAY with your own Amy Chomas gel pen holder, gel pens, Quick Quotes paper line AND embellishments! WOO HOO! Click HERE to be taken to the blog to comment, enter and be inspired!

I used the gel pen holder for the background and border on this card with Crate Paper's little girl line!



I've been creating like CRAZY and have much more to share with you yet. I hope you're enjoying HUMP DAY!

Getting Cricky With It!

WELCOME FRIENDS! The LIVE UStream for ALL of the stamp debuts begins at 8pm Central! Click HERE to be taken there to join in the fun!

As a Design Team member, I am showcasing the 'Positive Thoughts' stamp set as you have seen in various other projects of mine this past week! I bring this to you today for our 1st Getting Cricky With It Blog Hop! WOO HOO! You should be arriving here (your last stop) from Rebecca H's Blog. You can begin, or end at K. Andrew's Blog by clicking HERE!

So, before I divulge the creative details I'd like to pose a few questions and provide my personal answer to you.

1.) There are a LOT of sentiment stamp creators right now, how are K. Andrews different?! Well my Fabulous Friends, I would NOT lead you astray! K. Andrews stamps are different for several reasons. A. They are cut directly around the print, leaving no extra area to mistakenly pick up ink or transfer in any unwanted area. B. (My FAVORITE) She donates $1 from EVERY stamp set to various charities, ALWAYS! C. They can be used with ANY ink safely D. They are easy to use, leaving a sharp, clear image. E. They clean and store nicely. F. K. Andrew's is careful to be UNIQUE in her images and what she presents and finally, G. Kristal is a SUPER sweet gal, always considerate and giving to those of us loyal to her!

2.) How much are they?! Well, normally $15.99 but RIGHT NOW ONLY $14.99 AND, considering that you are making a charitable donation, ONLY $13.99 ;)

I welcome any other questions, or suggestions you may have and I'm happy to pass them on to her. As always, though I may receive products to use and highlight for you, I will ALWAYS, WITHOUT FAIL or lapse, only give you the TRUTH as I know it and my HONEST opinion!

Now, check out the INTERACTIVE project I have to share with you! It's a 7x9 piece of art work, perfect for a gift to a friend. The title is in fact, 'dear friend' because using these sayings made me think of something I'd like to share with a friend and then she can have this as a reminder when in self doubt!

The letters are cut from the 'Calligraphy' cartridge with a shadow. I LOVE baker's twine and added it here with my FAVORITE embellishment, BUTTONS!


The wheel spins and reveals 6 nice things a friend needs to hear....

"Whimsy is essential."







"A Queen is not afraid to fail." (With a Petaloo flower and Hiedi Swapp vintage bling).

"Attitude is everything."

"Happiness is an inside job."

"Brave is beautiful."

and,

"You are the weaver of your own dreams."

I think the mix of fonts is really fun and I stamped in co-ordinating Quick Quotes Powder Puff Inks. The papers are all from Quick Quotes Club Q this month, as well as the projects shown previously!

I hope you've had fun hopping with us! Thank you for your support. Remember that I have my BIGGEST giveaway YET going on RIGHT NOW for over $500 in Products and Prizes! Click HERE to be taken there to participate!

For today's hop I would like to GIVE AWAY THIS stamp set, 'Positive Thoughts,' that I've enjoyed and share all week! Leave a comment below once you've become a follower and I'll draw a random winner on Monday! Thank you dear FABULOUS FRIENDS! Have a fantastic weekend!

Super FUN Father's Day Card!

I'm REALLY enjoying the versatility of K. Andrew's 'Positive Thoughts' stamp set! You've already seen my Teacher gift and Birthday card, now look at this FUN Father's Day card I made!

The card is shown here, posed with the mugs we made at Michael's this week for my scrubby (scrapbook-hubby)!

The DAD is cut from the Mickey Font on my Cricut (then hand stitched with a white pen), and the 'postage stamp' border is from the French Manor cartridge. The moustache is hand cut and then covered with Glossy Accents. I added mini ric-rac across the bottom and emphasized the "Today...is your day!" sentiment with a burgundy button filled with glossy accents. It is ALL created with leftovers from this month's Club Q from Quick Quotes and I used the Bloody Mary Powder Puff Ink Pad to stamp with! These stamps are SO crisp they will work with EVERY ink pad out there! I L-O-V-E working with them!

I really like how it turned out-simple and FUN!

Remember that TOMORROW is a special day! We'll begin with a Design Team Blog Hop and end with the NEW K. Andrew stamp releases in a UStream! WOO HOOO! I hope you have your calenders marked to join us!

Quick Quotes Blog Debut!

All of my hard work over the past several weeks has culminated in this! Today is the debut of the Quick Quotes Blog! Please show your support and love adn visit http://blogquickquotes.com/ We've got some great prizes and promotions you won't want to miss!



This is the May Day cone I created, filled how I'd like to see it at my door! LOL I used May's Club Q and some CTMH alphabet stamps with a lace trim.

Here are the details. The flouish is from my Cricut.

Now-off you go to see all of the amazing creativity from my QQ Design Team! Have a FABULOUS day!

Sharing Quick Quotes with Jenny!

I am SO excited to be featured on the Crazy About Cricut blog! Jenny is such an amazing person, inside and out. It is truly an honor to coordinate with her and be here with you today! Thank you.


Since the Quick Quotes blog will be debuting in a week, I decided I would share 2 layouts I've recently created using a beautiful new line from Quick Quotes Scrapbook Company called 'Damsel in Distress.'



The die-cut chipboard, flowers, gems and clear embellishments are carried by them as well.


















This one features my kiddos. I used more of the patterned paper die-cuts and clear butterflies. I love that this paper line is so versatile and free.

I will be back soon to post my project created for Crazy About Cricut AND I'll announce the new Quick Quotes Design Team members too (if you want a sneak peak, they are posted on FB)!

Quick Quotes Design Team Call

As the Social Media Director of Quick Quotes Scrapbook Company I am pleased to announce our 1st Design Team Call!!!! HOORAY!!!! Here it is.... QUICK QUOTES DESIGN TEAM CALL If you love creating unique, quality projects with top-of-the-line products-our design team may be perfect for you! · Quick Quotes Scrapbook Company is looking for 7 additional design team members to showcase innovative creations using Quick Quotes products. · The term will last 6 months, beginning May 1, 2011 and ending October 31, 2011. · Sharp photography skills are a must. Photos should be taken with high resolution in clean, crisp backgrounds using excellent lighting. · You must have and regularly maintain a personal blog. WHAT WE EXPECT: · Provide at least 4 projects per month. Projects can be layouts, cards, altered items or home décor, using primarily Quick Quotes product. · Abide by all deadlines given. · Promote Quick Quotes whenever possible, including posting in online galleries, forums and blogs. · Respond and interact with participants and followers of the Quick Quotes blog and Facebook page. · Enter your monthly projects in at least 2 online challenges. (We will provide suggestions at your request). THE BENEFITS & PERKS: · You will receive a welcome package from us, including EVERY color of ink that we manufacture. · Ample Quick Quotes products to create with. · Your name and bio listed on our Designers page. · Access to an exclusive Design Team board to share and learn tips, tricks and techniques. · Your blog will be listed on our main page! · Quick Quotes sponsorship of 1 contest or challenge of your choice during your term. · A specially designed badge/blinkie for your blog. · Scrappers status and bragging rights that you made a fabulous Design Team! TO APPLY, PLEASE SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING BY APRIL 23rd to brynn@shopquickquotes.com : · Full contact information, including your name, address, telephone number, e-mail and personal blog address. · 4 examples of your BEST work using up to 10 photos. Projects need not be newly created or use only Quick Quotes product. · A short bio. Of yourself and why you’d like to be considered for this position. · Previous/current commitments (such as other Design Teams, etc.) and experience. · An e-mail link to this exact post on your blog showing the photos. If you have previous posts highlighting Quick Quotes products, please provide those links as well. The announcement of the 1st Quick Quotes Design Team will be made on Monday, April 25th! In addition, if you are new here, please 'follow' me on the right. I will continue to post all Q.Q. related info. here and I thank you for your personal support! {HUGS}

ANNOUNCEMENT:

Ladies and Gentleman-I can now share with you the reason I have been SO stinkin' excited all the time.... I just signed a contract with Quick Quotes Scrapbook Company to be their Social Media Director! HOORAY! WOOT-WOOT! Isn't that awesome?! I love them for so very many reasons that I'll continue to share with you. I'll be beginning and managing their blog, as well as hiring the design team and co-ordinating everything within the social network! Be watching for that! :D

Occasionally Q.Q. partners with My Minds Eye to create with their lines. LOVE THAT! This is a double layout I created using MME 'Abbey Road' collection.

Have a great day!

The St. Patrick's Day Blog Hop is Here!

Good Morning and Happy St. Patrick's Day! I am SO glad that you're here to hop with us!




I REALLY got to creating, and since I'm hosting, I created S-I-X projects to share with you today! Yep, 6! I used the 'Lucky Me' line from 'My Little Yellow Bicycle' for EVERYTHING! I added ribbons and pom-poms, buttons and stickles. Other than that, ALL MLYB! The base for the banner is from a tablet book in the line!





The 1st is a banner. This photo shows it hanging proudly over my fireplace.



Here are the close-ups and details!
This is the far left end with our family photo. I really am the 'Luckiest Girls in the World!'


















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The far right end. For each of the letters, I Glimmer Misted Heidi Swapp Chipboard in Silver.

















Layout A
I really like the way this turned out-and it was quick too! (1 1/2 hours)












A package of clear embellishments were used frequently. Can you see how the paper is foiled?! SO pretty!










Our family photo from the day (now scrapbooked) and my favorite one of all of the kids! The chipboard piece is also foiled, reflecting here.

















Details...












Layout B
My sister brought her family down, making it a super LUCKY St. Patty's Day! I took this photo of her and her family to scrap as well-in less than 1 hour!

















Details...

LOVE this chipboard 'Lucky' with silver foil AND bling!

A close-up of the GORGEOUS paper!

Cards

6x6 and with NO buttons! Can you believe it?! It still has some shine and sparkle though ;)

The shamrock is layered here and the happy is a clear piece, using one of the tablet pages for the shaped base.

This one is my favorite. It's simple, but FABULOUS! The card base is on Bazzill bling, with chipboard accents and.....BUTTONS! I added a bit of stickles for a hint of sparkle and DONE-in 10 minutes!

It's MY lucky day because I have YOU here to share in my blog and festivities!

It's YOUR lucky day because we have a line-up CHALK FULL of the BEST talent around, AND, SUPER AWESOME AMAZING prizes too!

GRRR insert photo of Margie Romney's collection HERE! She has been generous enough to offer to donate a prize package FULL of her best from The Girl's Paperie at the most recent CHA. BRAND NEW and it could be in YOUR hands. Retail value: PRICELESS!

And-because you KNOW I'm a Quick Quotes Girl-a surprise package full of their creations as well! Papers, ribbons, embellishments and MORE! Retail value over $50

Have you heard of PSA Essentials stamps?! The super fab. Libby has offered to give away an entire package from them including a custom stamp, some of these gems, and more-with a retail value of $100!

And look what the uber talented Niocolette has created and donated for you today....

MUG HUGGERS! They are a wrap-over for your mug, turning it into a handy and easily transport tool caddy! You'll receive a St. Patrick's Day custom created one! I have had a Flair and Frills custom created mug hugger made, with PINK and zebra print! :D

You will find several more giveaways along your hopping journey today, from many of our stops. Here's the disclaimer: PLEASE be a follower on each blog. I know you'll LOVE the work you see and want to be anyways! If you share our blog hop on your blog, you'll receive an extra entry AND if you have the Flair and Frills blinkie there, you'll receive 2 extra entries! You MUST be a follower here AND leave a comment at each stop. Winners will be chosen randomly and announced Sunday morning. I will begin introducing my designer's for Friday Frills Monday morning! I hope you'll make F & F a regular blog stop!

Happy St. Patrick's Day! Your next stop will be Alex. If you get lost at any point along the way, please return here to the following list to get back on track!

Alex: http://www.youhadmeatcraft.com/

Amy http://www.smoochesstampin.blogspot.com/

Elizabeth: http://217creations.blogspot.com/

Jenny: http://kozfam5.blogspot.com/

Kris: http://creationsbykris-kris.blogspot.com/

Kristal: http://www.gettingcricky.com/

Raven: http://love4stamps.blogspot.com/

Sandra: http://365daysofcricut.blogspot.com/

Theresa: http://www.thescrapbookingqueen.com/

I'll leave you with an Irish Blessing and see you again Sunday!

May your troubles be less

and your blessings be more,

and nothing but happiness

come through your door!

Home Decor: Canvas Wall Piece, Quick Quotes

I just had a class at Scraps Galore for this AMAZING Canvas Home Decor piece! It SOLD OUT! Everything is inked in 'Mocha Mama' and with the exception of the brads and buttons, EVERYTHING is from Quick Quotes. You know I'm a Q.Q. girl! :D







This is the upper right corner. LOADS of detail.












This is the bottom right corner. I'll likely swap out the photo with the pink, but I love her happy face and wanted to get photos in!










This is the bottom left corner. Ooops-I also added 1 Thicker, the T for Thornburgh!











Here the photo shows some of the dimension involved.











And once again-the FINAL MASTERPIECE! Do you love it?! Several others will have this great creation for display in their home as well. I LOVE scrapping my house! LOL