They say it's your birthday ... Happy Birthday to you!!!

Time to Celebrate! It's the FIRST Birthday of Lawn Fawnatics - a twice monthly challenge blog using Lawn Fawn products to create any type of project. The current Lawn Fawnatics challenge is "Color Inspiration".

I created a card using the bright colors and the yummy image. 

I colored the one of the adorable critters from Lawn Fawn's Party Animal Stamp and Die set and dressed him up with a cute party hat and birthday cake with a single candle - perfect for celebrating Lawn Fawnatics first birthday! I die cut the sentiment twice and layered them together for more dimension. I used Nuvo Glitter Gloss pen on the candle, party hat and sentiment for some shimmer. The critter is hanging out on one of Lawn Fawn's new Mini Picture Frame Dies - a set I will be using often!! 

Congrats to Lawn Fawnatics for a successful first year of awesome challenges! Here's to many years to come. 

Thanks for stopping by and have a great week!

Supplies Used:

Lawn Fawn

• Party Animal Stamps & Dies
• Mini Picture Frames Die
• Happy Birthday Border Die
• Stitched Rectangle Stackable Die
• Really Rainbow 6 x 6 Petite Paper Pack
• Stamp Shammy

Other

• Copic Markers
• Misti Stamping Tool
• Nuvo Glitter Gloss Pen
• Foam Tape
• Quickie Glue Pen
• Neenah Solar White Cardstock

Guest Designer for Lawn Fawnatics Challenge # 18 - Emboss Resist

Hello and Welcome December!! 

I'm honored to be Guest Designing this month for the Lawn Fawnatics Challenge Blog. I created two cards for Challenge #18 - Emboss Resist.

I love this technique - it's an easy way to add detail to a project. Here's my first card using a combination of Lawn Fawn stamps and dies.

I stamped snowflakes onto my blank card base using white embossing powder and once it was heat set I blended some Lawn Fawn inks over the background. The embossed snowflakes resist the inks and stand out on the inked background. 

Be sure to stop by the Lawn Fawnatics blog and check out all the Design Team projects for more ideas using the Emboss Resist technique.

I will be back December 13th to share my second card for this challenge.

Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you have a great week. 

Supplies Used: 

Lawn Fawn

• Critters in the Arctic Stamps & Dies
• Happy Howlidays Stamps
• Stitched Hillside Borders Dies
• Winter Village Stamps & Dies
• Lawn Fawn Inks: Merman, Peacock, Fish Tank

Other

• Memento Black Ink
• Hero Arts White Embossing Powder
• Neenah Solar White Cardstock
• Copic Markers
• Misti Stamping Tool

Lawn Fawnatics Challenge 14 - Happy Little Critters

Hello. I'm back today with another card based on the current challenge over on the 

Lawn Fawnatics Challenge Blog. The current challenge is to use Lawn Fawn's ADORABLE critters on a paper craft project. How easy is that! So many critters to choose from. 

I stayed in the Fall/Thanksgiving theme when I created my card. I combined several sets of Lawn Fawn Stamps an Dies and here's what I created. 

I love the new Stitched Hillside Backdrop Die. It's a great base to create a scene on a card. I layered puffy cloud borders to add dimension without making my card too thick. 

Here's a close up of the adorable mice.

Pleases stop by the Lawn Fawnatics Blog to join in and check out all the adorable entries to the current challenge. 

Thanks for stopping by and have a great week!! 

Supplies Used:

Lawn Fawn:

• Stitched Hillside Backdrop - Portrait
• Forest Feast Stamps & Dies
• Thankful Mice Stamps & Dies
• Mom and Me Stamps & Dies
• Elphie Selfie Stamps & Dies
• Puffy Clouds Border
• Knock on Wood Petite Paper Pack
• Watercolor Petite Paper Pack
• Lawn Fawndamentals Ink Cubes - Walnut, Hippo, Doe
• Stamp Shammy

Other:

• Bigshot Plus
• Misti Stamping Tool
• Neenah Solar White Cardstock

Lawn Fawnatics Challenge #13

Happy Hump Day! I'm back today with a new card based on the latest challenge over on the 

Lawn Fawnatics Blog. This challenge is based on a Fall Inspired Mood Board. 

I just received a few new Lawn Fawn stamps and dies so I put them to use to create a Thanksgiving themed card. The Forest Feast Stamp and Die Set is perfect for fall themed cards. I pulled the colors from the mood board to create my card.

Here's a close up of the cute critter family feasting on Thanksgiving dinner.

I'm so loving the Lawn Fawnatics challenges and I hope you'll stop by and participate too!!

See you soon and thanks for stopping by!! 

Supplies Used: 

   Lawn Fawn:

• Bannertastic Stamps & Dies
• Forest Feast Stamps & Dies
• Stitched Woodgrain Backdrop Die
• Stitched Hillside Backdrop Die: Landscape
• Perfectly Plaid 6 x 6 Petite Paper Pack 
• Watercolor Wishes 6 x 6 Petite Paper Pack
• Carrot, Walnut, Black Licorice Inks

   Other:

• Misti Stamping Tool
• Copic Markers
• Neenah Solar White Cardstock

A Challenge to Spark My Creativity

So, I just blew the dust off my blog. It's been WAY TOO LONG since I posted!! I hope I remember how to do this LOL!! Here's why I've been away for awhile.

I've been focused on getting my butt in shape and eating better. Then the summer came and I was outdoors as much as possible! I started working with a personal trainer a few months ago and he's been helping me get stronger! Our summer in New England is too short so I wanted to embrace as much of it as possible. Now that the days are a bit shorter it's time to return to my studio and get crafting! 

I have been creating cards and mixed media projects for the cutest local shop called Reverie and Merchant Maker located in Foxboro, Ma. If you are local, please stop by. They have adorable children's clothes, jewelry, soaps, handmade signs, and lots of other items created by local artisans. I now have some Fall items in the store if you'd like to visit. 

Recently a friend and I got together to get crafty and we decided to participate in a bi-monthly challenge over on the Lawn Fawnatics blog. The current challenge is to "Create a Scene". Lawn Fawn makes lots of great scene building die sets along with stamp sets that are perfect for putting together happy little vignettes on cards and crafts! I decided to make a scene with one of Lawn Fawn's newest die sets "Shadow Box Card" die. This set creates a super cute 3D card that folds and fits perfectly into an A2 envelope. Then the recipient has a nice surprise when they open up the card and see all the dimension! I used some Lawn Fawn Halloween stamps and dies to help create my scene. Here's my card: 

Here's a side view of the shadowbox card including a peek at the fun new Cute Cobweb die which includes an "adorable" spider.

Another view looking into the shadowbox to see all the dimension.

This was fun to create and so easy with the Shadow Box Card die. I will definitely use this die over and over for seasonal cards. 

Please stop by the Lawn Fawnatics blog to see all the creative cuteness from this challenge and I hope to be back on my blog soon before the dust settles again!! 

Thanks for stopping by and have an awesome day. 

Supplies Used:

      Lawn Fawn:   

• Shadow Box Card Die
• Bannertastic Stamps and Dies
• Cute Cobweb Die
• Spooktacular Stamps and Dies 
• Water Wishes Petite Paper Pack
• Black Licorice Ink
• Stamp Shammy

      Other:

• Misti Stamping Tool
• Copic Markers
• Wink of Stella Brush Pen
• Black Cardstock
• Green Paper from my stash

Holiday Treats

Hello!! I hope you all had a wonderful Holiday. I had a lovely day with my family and ate a bit too much. Luckily I have a GREAT nutrition program so I can get right back on track!! 

I'm on the Nole Mignon Blog today with my final layout. Noel's kits are amazing and I will definitely miss working with them each week!! Here's my page.

I have close ups and info on the latest challenge over on the blog. Stop by and say hello!!!

I'm looking forward to new adventures in my crafting on 2017! 

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you have a fabulous New Year!! 

A Holiday Layout with the"Oh What Fun" Classic Kit

Hey Everyone. Hope your Holiday preparations are going as well as they can!! It's such a hectic time of year so for me crafting is a great distraction. I've been keeping busy by creating Holiday cards and a few canvases for a friend to give as gifts. I also have a new layout up on the Noel Mignon Blog today using the "Oh What Fun" Classic Kit. I LOVE this photo by my talented photographer friend Heather Chick of her sweet daughter. it's a prefect fit for my layout. Here's my page. 

I have close ups and details about our challenge this week over on the Noel Mignon Blog. I'd love for you to stop by and say hello!!

Thanks for stopping by today and I wish you the Happiest Holiday Season!! 

Holiday Cards with Noel Mignon's "Oh What Fun" Classic Kit

Hi Everyone. I'm up on the Noel Mignon Blog today with some Holiday Cards using the "Oh What Fun" Classic Kit. Our challenge this week is "Wrap It Up". Here's one of the four cards I created.

For more details, close ups and the rest of my cards, please stop by the Noel Mignon Blog and say Hello!! 

Thanks for stopping by and stay tuned for more craftiness coming up! 

A Little of This, and a Bit of That

Hello. I'm back today with a new pocket page using the last bits and pieces of Noel Mignon's "All Fall" Daily Diary Kit. So head on over to the Noel Mignon Blog and check out my whole page plus lots of close ups. Here's a little peek of my page. 

We have a fun Recipe Challenge this week so head on over to the blog and see what we're cookin'!

I'll be back later this week with more cards I worked on this past week. 

Have a great day and thanks for stopping by.

Week 46 | Noel Mignon "All Fall" Daily Diary Kit

Hello Everyone! Hope you are doing well.

Our Craft Fair went well this past Saturday - lots of compliments on our crafts and lots of positive energy. We did well for our first BIG fair and learned how to do a few thing differently next time. It was a fun day for sure!

It's Tuesday which means I'm up on the Noel Mignon Blog today. Our challenge this week is Thanksgiving Traditions. Here's my page.

I have lots of close ups on the Noel Mignon Blog so please stop by and say hello!! 

This week's PL page compliments last weeks as both used Simple Stories "Hello Fall" collection.

Thanks for stopping by and have a GREAT THANKSGIVING!!!!

Falling for the "All Fall" Daily Diary Kit

Hey Bloggers! Happy Tuesday. I'm up on the Noel Mignon Blog today with a pocket page using this month's "All Fall Daily Diary Kit. This kit is LOADED with awesome fall themed products perfect for your fall pocket pages. There are only a few kits left in the shop so grab one while you can! Here's my page.

We have a fun challenge this week so stop by the blog and check it out. I also have lots of close ups of my page on the blog. 

I can't wait to create more with this fabulous kit!

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you have a great week!!

Halloween with "Falloweeen"

Hello November, you got here fast! Lots going on this month so take a deep breath and get ready. 

I'm up on the Noel Mignon Blog today with a Halloween project life page using the last bits of the "Falloween" Daily Diary Kit. Here's my page.

I have lots of close ups on the Noel Mignon Blog so stop by and take a look and check out our latest challenge. 

Have a great week!!

Pocket Page with "Falloween" Daily Dairy Kit

Hello ya'll. Happy Tuesday. I have my latest pocket page on the Noel Mignon Blog today using the "Falloween" Daily Diary Kit. The design team's challenge is to use an interactive element on our projects. Here's my whole page. 

See the open door on the top right ... wanna see what's behind the door - stop by the Noel Mignon Blog and check it out!!! 

Thanks for stopping by and have a great week!!

Falloween Daily Diary Kit with a little Pumpkin Pie

Hello Everyone. I hope you all had a great weekend. I enjoyed spending time with family visiting from Virginia. I'm so glad my Mom has some Southern company for a few days. The puppies played HARD all day Sunday and they were both wiped out the next day! We all visited my Dad Sunday afternoon which was so nice. Family is always the best medicine. 

I'm up on the Noel Mignon Blog today with my first Project Life Page using this month's 

"Falloween" Daily Diary Kit! The Design Team is featuring a Pumpkin Pie Challenge this week. We are to use Orange and a pie, triangle or wedge shape on our pages. I created a Fall themed page and here's it is.

I have lots of close ups and details of the cards on the Noel Mignon Blog, so please head on over and say HI!! 

Thanks for stopping by and have a great week.  I'll return soon with more projects. 

"Besties" Layout with Noel Mignon's Buttons and Bows Classic Kit

Hello Bloggers. I'm hopping on to share my latest layout using Noel Mignon's "Buttons and Bows" Classic Kit. I created an 8.5 x 11 layout this week. Our challenge is Siblings so I used a recent picture of my Niece's girls Abby and Kate. Here's my layout.

I have lots of close ups and details on the Noel Mignon Blog today so please stop by and say hi! 

Thanks for stopping by today and I hope you have a great week!!! 

It's a Magical Day

Hello Bloggers! Happy Tuesday morning. Hope you are all doing well. I'm up on the Noel Mignon Blog this morning with my latest layout using this month's "Buttons and Bows" Classic Kit. This kit has been so much fun to work with - lots of bright colors and fun embellishments. Our challenge this week is to use something "Magical" on our projects. Here's what I came up with.

I used Lawn Fawn's Stitched Circle Stackables Dies to create all my circles.

For more details and close ups, stop by the Noel Mignon Blog today.

Thanks for stopping by and I'll see ya soon.

Tag Project | Noel Mignon's Buttons and Bows Classic Kit

Hello Bloggers! Happy Tuesday! Hope you had a nice weekend. I spent some time with my family this weekend and Lola and Toby got to hang out with each other. They are almost five months old and are teething like crazy. We're finding teeth all over the place!! They are so much fun and are very lovable puppies!!

Tuesday's mean I'm up on the Noel Mignon Blog with a new project. I used this month's "Buttons and Bows" Classic Kit. I created a tag page using Ranger's giant #12 tag as a base for my page. Here's a peek of my project:

Head on over to the blog to see the whole project, including close ups. We have a fun challenge this week - "Buttons and Bows". 

Have a great week and I'll see you here soon!! Thanks for stopping by.

Buttons and Bows Classic Kit

Hi Everyone. I'm blogging today to share a layout I created using this month's STUNNING Noel Mignon's "Buttons and Bows" Classic Kit. This kit is pretty and girlie and loaded with new products from Crate Paper, Fancy Pants and Pink Paislee to name a few manufacturers. It also includes a bottle of Ranger Ink's Enamel Accents. Here's a peek of my layout which is on the Noel Mignon Blog today.. 

We are working with a sketch this month and have a prize available. For details on the sketch challenge and more close ups of my layout please stop by the Noel Mignon Blog. 

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you have a great week! 

Project Life Page | Noel Mignon Vintage Charm Daily Diary Kit

Hello and thanks for stopping by my blog. I have a new project life page on the 

Noel Mignon Blog today using this month's "Vintage Charm" Daily Diary Kit. I used Simple Stories "Bloom and Grow" cards and stickers from the kit for my page. The Noel Mignon Design Team challenge this week is "Love and Laughter". Here's my page.

How cute are these gnomes?! The pics of Lola certainly fit with this week's theme. I have lots of close ups on the Noel Mignon Blog so please stop by and say hello!

I have another PL page to share later this week so stay tuned!

Have a great week. 

Family Time Project Life Page

Hello there everyone. You know by now what Tuesday means - my turn on the Noel Mignon Blog!! This week our challenge is Family Time. I used this month's "Vintage Charm" Daily Diary Kit for my project life page. Here's the whole page using WeR Memory Keepers "Honey I'm Home" cards and embellishments. 

I love this collection. It made this page easy to put together. I have lots of close up and details on the Noel Mignon Blog so please stop by and say hello!! 

Thanks for stopping by today and I hope you all have a great week!!