Memory Cottage

Cricut Card Class at The 577 Foundation

2012-02-10T16:40:00.000-05:00

Happy Friday!! I wanted to post pictures of the cards that we made at the Cricut Card Class at The 577 Foundation. Here they are:

Masculine Cards

Anytime Cards

Feminine Cards

Kid Cards

Just wanted to say Thanks!! to all the ladies that came to my classes! I had a lot of fun and can't wait for the next one!!

Hugs

Danielle

Getting Ready for Class at Otterbein

2012-02-01T14:01:00.003-05:00

Good Afternoon everyone!! Today I'm working on the cards for my class at Otterbein. I absolutely love helping the elders create homemade cards! I try and make it as easy as possible for them to put the cards together...I cut out bigger die cuts from my cricut, run the die cuts through the xyron...and all they have to do is stick it together!! Here are the cards we will be making this month:

This Happy Birthday Cupcake will be a cute card they could send to anyone.

This Little Love Bug Card will be just in time for Valentines Day! I was inspired by this card from Mary over at Cardztv! I also entered this card in the Cooking with Cricut challenge #71.

Thanks for stopping by! Gotta get back to work!!

Have A Great Day!!

Paperbag Christmas Mini Album

2012-01-30T16:33:00.000-05:00

Here are some pictures of the Paperbag Christmas Mini Album that I put together. This was one of the classes that I taught at the 577 Foundation in Perrysburg.

The class was a real success! The ladies that came to class all asked for me to do another one...maybe with different themes...I've got some ideas!! Keep checking back!!

Next are some pictures of my friends who gladly came over and let me practice my creative coaching skills on them!! Thanks Amy, Kerry, and Nicole!!!

Stamptacular Sunday Challenge #109 "Mums the Word!"

2011-05-01T08:08:00.000-04:00

For this weeks challenge at Stamptacular Sunday Challenge you will create a card or project with the word MOM, MUM, Mother or any other form of the word on it! The rest is up to you!

This weeks PRIZE is donated by:

Simon Says Stamps

Prize: 20$ Gift Certificate for PRODUCT ONLY!

Winner pays shipping.

Here is my project:

Hope to see your Project!!

Danielle

MAGNOLIA-licious!!

2011-04-15T23:50:00.000-04:00

Hope your ready for another Stamptacular Sunday Challenge #107 MAGNOLIA-licious.

In honor of our April Sponsor, MAGNOLIA-licous, for this weeks challenge you will create a card or project with your favorite MAGNOLIA stamp! There are hundreds so the possibilities are endless!

PRIZES:

Here is my Card for the MAGNOLIA-licious!! Challenge!!

Buttons, Bling and Blooms!!

2011-04-03T01:05:00.000-04:00

Its time for a Challenge!! Please join me for Stamptacular Sunday Challenge 105# Buttons, Bling and Blooms.

This weeks challenge is sponsered by

MAGNOLIA-licious

Prize: Edwin with Bike and Tilda with Bike MINIs

AND

SIMON SAYS STAMP

Prize: $20 Gift Certificate for Product

(Winner Pays Shipping)

Here is my Card I made for the Challenge:

Hope you come and visit and join in on all the fun!!

My First Design Team!!

2011-03-11T13:17:00.000-05:00

Hello Everyone! Just wanted to let everyone know I made my first Design Team at Stamptacular Sunday Challenge!! I am excited and nervous at the same time! Stop on over and check out the Fun Challenges!! See you there!!
Danielle

SIT Swap Card

2011-02-25T18:45:00.000-05:00

Here is my Scrapppin In Toledo Swap Card. I used some papers from the Magnolia Paper Pack. I made the hello embellishment with my Cricut Imagine...can't belive the colors matched the papers perfectly!! I did stamp the hello...a dollar stamp from Michaels. Hope you enjoy!!
Danielle

The Angel Company August/September Specials

2010-08-31T10:28:00.001-04:00

Check out The Angel Company to see the other August/September Specials.

Snips and Snails and Puppy Dog Tails at Stamptacular Sunday Challenge #2

2010-08-09T10:15:00.000-04:00

I'm not sure if we are allowed to post more than one card over at Stamptacular Sunday Challenge, but I went ahead and entered this one too. This little guy is from The Angel Company and all the papers I used are also from The Angel Company too. I used watercolor pencils to color in this image too. Hope you enjoy!!

Hugs Danielle

Snips and Snails and Puppy Dog Tails at Stamptacular Sunday Challenge

2010-08-09T10:06:00.001-04:00

Here's a card that I made for the boys teachers. I used water color pencils to color in Edwin!! I think he came out really sweet! Of course I used my boys for my inspiration. When I saw the Challenge over at Stamptacular Sunday Challenge I knew this card would fit perfectly!!

Enjoy!!
Danielle

Out of This World Challenge

2010-08-05T23:56:00.000-04:00

Here is a card I whipped up for the Stamptacular Sunday Challenge "Out of this World"!! Its a lot more glittery IRL. I had fun making this card...now I just have to find someone SUPER to give it to!! Thanks for checking it out!! Have a Great Day!!

Danielle

The Angel Company Spooky Sets Available

2010-08-01T10:18:00.001-04:00

http://www.theangelcompany.net/Promos_AugustSeptemberSpecials.html

The Angel Company August Stamp of the Month

2010-08-01T10:05:00.000-04:00

http://www.theangelcompany.net/sotm_Aug10.html

Giving Thanks Card

2009-11-22T11:54:00.001-05:00

Here's a quick little card I made with TAC set Give Thanks. I also used TAC paper collection Winchester. On the inside it says "Give Thanks". I heat embossed the pumpking, really makes it stand out!! I colored the leaves and stem with my SU markers. I'm going to make a few of these for some of the girls I work with. I think the front maybe needs a little something else...maybe a brad or an eyelet, or maybe some twine...I like that idea...I'll have to keep looking at it!!

Have a Great Day!!

Danielle

Back to What I Love!!!

2009-11-21T20:01:00.000-05:00

Finally...I actually did a Scrapbook Page!!! I've been so preoccupied with cards that I'd lost touch with why I really love scrapbooking....Scrappin my Family!! It just hit me one day....why am I taking all this time and stressing out over my swap cards when I should be using that energy on my own family heirlooms...and it was just that simple!! I really enjoyed taking the time to Scrap this page...it was relaxing and fun...not stressfull!! Hooray for me!!! Ok...gotta get back to Scrappin!!!
Have a Great Weekend!!!
Danielle

Swap Card for SIT using TAC Just Dream

2009-09-24T10:18:00.001-04:00

Here is a Card I did for a Card Sketch Swap for my Scrappin In Toledo Group. I used the TAC set Just Dream. An Angel in Blue Jeans...just my style!! I also added some Stickles on her wings...Can't forget the glitter!! Hope you enjoy!!

Danielle

The Latest Scoop!!

2009-09-24T09:45:00.000-04:00

Well...the Latest and Greatest scoop is that I'm now an Angel for The Angel Company!! I'm super excited and I'm meeting a ton of Wonderful Ladies!! I already feel like "one of the family"!! I'm even in the "Angel Hood" with some great TAC angels...check out their blogs!!

I'm super busy with my boys...all three of them are in different sports...but it keeps me on my toes and them too!!

My Hubby is still working Ya Hoo!! I'm still working so that means more goodies from TAC!!

I've also accepted the position of Secretary for our School PTO!! I've also met a lot of Great Ladies over there!! Hello Ft. Miami if you are checking in!!

I'm getting ready to do a craft show in October with my friend over at Skraptacular Designs, and then we are doing the Santa Shop at my kids school!!

Keep an eye out for some SpecTACular projects from me!!

Have a Great Day Everyone!!

The Angel Company Current Promotions

2009-09-23T23:23:00.003-04:00

http://www.theangelcompany.net/

http://www.theangelcompany.net/Promos_Flyers.html

http://www.theangelcompany.net/

http://www.theangelcompany.net/Promos_Flyers.html

Stamptacular Sunday Challenge # 13 Party Animal

2009-07-01T13:28:00.003-04:00

Well I've finally did a little cardmaking!! I took the challenge at Stamptacular Sunday Challenge. I really wanted to create something with this awesome Whipper Snapper Stamp!! Isn't that shark cool!!! He is definitely a "Party Animal"!! I made several of these cards with different sentiments that I will be sending out for a Summer Hello!!! Hope you enjoy it!!

Hugs and Have a Great Day!!
Danielle

Stamptacular Sunday Challenges

2009-04-27T14:40:00.005-04:00

Here is a http://stamptacularsunday@blogspot.com challenge of Black and White plus 1. I Love this stamp. I think I might make a few of these cards!!! LOL!!

The Owl Post it Note Holder is a challenge at stamptacularsunday "For the Birds!!" I'm going to give this post it note holder to my friend "Who" loves Owls...LOL!!

I'm hoping to get the next challenge done on time!! Gotta Go!!

Have A Great Day!!

Danielle

Stamptacular Sunday Challenge

2009-04-05T15:31:00.002-04:00

Here is my first Design "New Beginnings" for over at Stampacular Sunday Challenge!! I'm a Guest Designer over there for this month. This challenge blog is awesome...the prizes are great too...check it out and you may just want to join in on the fun!!

This journal is a New Beginning for me because I will be filling it with all my journeys toward my goal of living a healthier life, from waist measurements to why I love Pepsi Max will fill these pages.

Have a Great Day Everyone!!

New & Improved Treehouse Dino

2008-11-17T19:11:00.003-05:00

Ok...I think this came out better!! Thanks for the suggestions...Carmen and Lanie!! I put a little stickles, some Bling paper and some layering!! I hope the girls at Treehouse like it!! I had to redo it because Gabe thought that they were his invites for a pizza party and started sending them to his friends!! LOL!!! So I had a chance to tweak them!!

Enjoy!!

Danielle

Treehouse Dino....Need your Feedback!!

2008-11-06T09:32:00.003-05:00

OK...I'm in a swap over at Treehouse Stamps and I came up with this card...Not sure how its going to go over...I'm happy with it...but my gut says its missing something...So why not put it on the blog for everyone to check out and let me know what you think!!! Please leave a comment so I can get these cards done!!!

Thanks A Bunch Bloggers!!

Danielle

The Bossy Group Halloween Challenge...

2008-10-16T15:24:00.002-04:00

Today I finally finished a Halloween Challenge over at The Bossy Group...yahoo group for embossing...We were sent a few embossed pieces...the ghost, the pumpkin, and a cat (didn't have room for him) and we were to create a card with them...I had a hard time coming up with something...but today while I was putting new contact paper under my sink...it just popped into my head so I ran upstairs to the Memory Cottage and got to work!! I love that!! I used Lasting Impressions Stencil for the Haunted House...its actually a cute cottage but I think the black makes it "Haunted" and then for the fence I used Martha Stewart's punch...which I love!!! Everything is up on dimensionals except the fence!!

Enjoy!!

Danielle

Friday Sketchers

2008-10-13T14:28:00.003-04:00

Here is my card for the Friday Sketchers!! I used this cute little owl from Treehouse Stamps. The sentiment is also from Treehouse Stamps. I used my Watercolor pencils to color him in...and the paper I got from my Scraps!! Hope you enjoy!!

Hugs

Danielle

I Got A Job!!

2008-10-11T22:14:00.002-04:00

Well its official...I got a job!! Its Part-time...but its exactly what I was looking for...and actually I wasn't looking at all...they called me!! Woo Hoo!! I had interviewed for the company last spring but I didn't get the job...but now they are looking for some extra help and the lady that interviewed me kept my resume and gave me a call!! Hooray!! I will be doing Clinical work and Supervising...so excited...the best part is that I will be using my Dietetics Background which is awesome!! I will be a Dietetic Technician for a Company that has "small houses" for elderly residents and also "rehab houses"...instead of the Elders living in a nursing home facility...these are actual homes where 10 elders live and have nursing staff and nurse aides there to assist them!! I will be responsible for clinical charting, educating the staff on sanitation and safety and nutritional information, making sure the menus the elders choose are nutritionally sound, etc...!! I am soooo excited and did I mention the pay is way more than I expected!! Also I will probably be working more hours after the first of the year!!
I will be posting on how its going!!
Now off to Create Something!!!
Hugs
Danielle

SIT Saturday Sketch

2008-10-10T12:59:00.005-04:00

Here is our Saturday Sketch Challenge for Scrappin In Toledo. I will hopefully be working on this!! Let me know if you try our Sketch!!
Hugs
Danielle

Skraptacular Blog Candy!!!!

2008-10-09T22:52:00.002-04:00

My Great Friend over at Skraptacular Designs has some Awesome Blog Candy!! Check it out and you may be the Winner!! I hope I am!!! LOL!!!
Enjoy!!
Danielle

SheetLoad of Cards - Free Monthly eZine: The October issue is ready to download...

2008-10-09T22:24:00.000-04:00

SheetLoad of Cards - Free Monthly eZine: The October issue is ready to download...

Fall Clean Up

2008-10-09T18:04:00.003-04:00

Hey...Hope you noticed some changes here at The Memory Cottage!! Added a new banner and also added a few things!! Look around...you might find something that catches your eye!!
Have Fun and thanks for looking!! Now if I could just get my boys together for a Picture!!! LOL!!
Leave me a message and tell me what you like!!
Thanks
Danielle

Magnolia Time!!

2008-10-09T14:12:00.003-04:00

Hey Everybody!! Finally got a chance to play with my Magnolia Stamps!! This little guy reminds me of my boys soooo much!! I made this card to give to the boys teachers!! I'm not going to even get into the trouble I had with this card...have you ever had one of those projects where it took forever and everything you did either came out crooked or something screwed up...Ugggg....Anyway...I'm happy with the end result!! I used my watercolor pencils to color my boy angel in...which came out sooooo cute!! They (the ladies over at MAGNOLIA-licious) told me that you get so attached to these images after you color in your first one!! They were sooo right...I'm headed over to Diana Cricks new online store http://www.magnoliastamps.us/ to buy some more from my wishlist!!
Have a Great Day!!
Danielle

Fun Flowers

2008-10-07T14:58:00.002-04:00

Here is a Card front that I did for a swap at Scrappin in Toledo. Of course I used all Lasting Impressions products here. I don't have the template number here at the puter...but if you would like it...just ask!! LOL!! I absolutely just love the way this turned out!! I love layering the embossed flowers...I guess I better get busy and make myself another one of these!! What a great hello card this would make!!

TAC Peek-A-Boo

2008-10-07T14:37:00.005-04:00

Hello Everybody!! I finally got around to making my girlfriend a card...she just had a baby boy!! I also killed two birds with one stone...did a sketch challenge from one of my favorite bloggers...Heather Scott at Oz-somestamps. She is a TAC Angel and I love her work!!

I used the Peek-A-Boo set from TAC and the paper is from the DCWV baby boy stack and the cute stitched circles are from the Mini Monogram Cricut Cartridge. The "Oh Boy" stamp is from K&Co.

Well I'm off to write a quick note to my friend and get this card in the mail.

Enjoy!!

Danielle

SIT Swap Card

2008-10-01T14:33:00.002-04:00

Here is a Card that I made for one of the SWAPS for my local Scrappin Group...Scrappin In Toledo. The teacup and flower are embossed and also the insert has an embossed border!! I think it came out really cute...Love the Criss-Cross card too!!

Enjoy!!

Danielle

Check out my new Banner!!

2008-09-04T16:47:00.001-04:00

Isn't it sooo cool!! My Awesome friend, Priscilla from Skraptacular Designs, designed it for me!!
Hugs
Danielle

My Favorite Halloween Card!!!

2008-09-04T12:25:00.004-04:00

Oh my...I have to say hands down...this is my Favorite Halloween Card!! Tell me that Witches Hat isn't AWESOME!!! This stamp set is from Treehouse Stamps!!! I love their Stamps!!!
www.treehousestamps.com The hat is colored and covered with Stickles...the sentiment is also from treehouse!! Paper is from American Crafts!! I made the scallops with my Cricut (mini monograms)!! Hope you like it!! Let me know!!

Thanks
Danielle

More Halloween with Treehouse Stamps

2008-09-03T11:25:00.003-04:00

This card was sooo fun to make!! I used my new Cuttlebug Folder for the background and then I used that totally cute spider from Treehouse Stamps!! Again I used that Black Magic Paper so the web is actually green. It looks soo cool IRL!! I cannot wait to send out my Halloween Cards this year!!

Hugs
Danielle

Black Magic

2008-09-02T21:46:00.004-04:00

This card may be hard to see but it is Cool IRL!! I found this really cool paper called Black Magic...instead of being white core...it has colored core...so when you emboss the color comes out!! Its soooo awesome for my Embossing Projects!! Only one flaw...you can't see through it with the lightbox...so I had to wing it with the stencil...but still came out Great!! I also used the Cuttlebug Embossing Borders on this and it came out Fabo!!!

Hope you like!!

Danielle

Crop til You Drop!!

2008-09-02T21:30:00.004-04:00

I had so much fun making this card!! I had the idea in my head for about 2 weeks!! The whole seen is actually me in my little red Ranger going to a Crop!! LOL!! This was also the first time I used the Cuttlebug Embossing Borders....Love Them!!!

Enjoy!!

Danielle

Halloween Embossing

2008-07-30T15:59:00.004-04:00

Here's another Halloween card!! This time I used one of my Lasting Impressions Brass Stencils!! I'd have to say embossing is my most favortie papercrafting technique!! The hardest thing about this card was the stitching around the edges...I had a heck of a time getting the thread through that needle!! I also finally used the dollar "Happy Halloween" stamp I bought last year!!

Enjoy
Danielle

Halloween Cards

2008-07-29T14:07:00.003-04:00

Here's a Halloween Card I made last night!! I cased it from a card on splitcoast!! The best part is that I used the green and orange pieces of paper from my scraps!! the card is 4x4 and I used my scor-pal to easily scor it!! The stamp is from Booglie Eyes from Stampin Up!

Enjoy!!

Danielle

I've got all this "Stuff"...What do I do???

2008-07-29T13:34:00.005-04:00

I think I may have solved my dilemma of "What do I Scrap??" First I needed to organize the huge drawer of scraps...Some of the girls in my Scrappin Group came up with this idea of how to organize your scraps by using a crate and some filing dividers. I tried it and it is working out Great!! You can see the picture above of my Crate of Scraps!! Its so easy to reach for a specific color of paper!!

Next I'm thinking...Sheesh I've got all this stuff...what do I use first??

Well I figured I may as well just go ahead and pre-pick stuff I'm going to use. This month I'm going to be getting ready for fall....fall pages, fall cards, halloween pages and cards. So I went through my stuff and got out everything related with these themes and put it in this "Blue Case." I got it with a kit from QVC...but I emptied it and put all my current theme stuff in it. Its got a great spot for 12x12 paper and three drawers for embellishments, ribbon, etc. So now all my stuff is in one spot...so if I want to create something... its all in one spot!! Its also really portable so if I want to go to my girlfriend's house to scrap...that is much easier to transport than packing the whole room up!!

Another idea I came up with for my stamps is that I would have a basket and choose 3-5 stamp sets or individual stamps that I want to play with for a couple of weeks. This would help when I am trying to decide what stamps to use and it takes me an hour to go through them all!! I coordinated this with the Fall/Halloween theme!!

Next I made a list of some projects that I wanted to do...and now I'm just going to do it!! I am using my PSB case to do this. It holds 12x12 sheet protectors and I just put the project in there the sketch, the paper, embellishments, etc right in there and bam! ready to go!!

I'm so excited about my new ideas....I don't really think that they are new and I'm sure I did not think them up 0n my own...but by reading scrappin mags and looking at other people's blogs and sharing ideas with my friends I'm figuring things out!! My time is so limited and valuable that if I get a few hours to go to my friends house to scrap...I want to get over there and not waste time packing or figuring out what I want to do....and vice versa if some friends come over here I want to be able to grab a project and get moving!!

Have a Great Day!!

Danielle

Sunday Something

2008-06-19T10:12:00.002-04:00

Here is a card I made for our Sunday Something Challenge on Scrappin in Toledo!! We had to make a diamond double pocket card?? Don't quote me on that...but I think thats what it's called. I used Stampin Up paper and a TAC stamp set Garden of Life!! It felt really good to be Scrappin!! I'm headed up there now to make a quick card!! I've got a ton of stuff that I need to finish....stuff that I'm late on for SIT....so that is on the list too!!

Have a Great Day!!

Danielle

Family Picture

2008-06-05T13:34:00.003-04:00

Here is a cute pic of all of us!!

Danielle

Hello Everyone!!!

2008-06-05T13:18:00.005-04:00

Hooray!!! The warm weather is finally here!!

Its been awhile since my last post....been extremely busy....which is a good thing!!!

The kids are done with school, baseball is in full swing, and my new job is exploding!!!!

I've decided to make a career change and instead of helping people with medical/nutritional needs, I am helping them with their financial needs!! I am learning sooo much and just want to show everyone what I've learned!! The company that I am working for (Primerica) is Awesome....I've never been with a company or worked with people that are this positive and enthusiastic and encouraging!!!! If you know me and know how upbeat and "Fluffy" I am.....These people have got me beat....but its very "catchy" and I've definitely caught the "Positive Vibes"!!! Another positive avenue about this career change is that Josh and I are working together.....Its Awesome!!! We are closer than ever and we really can't be happier!!!

Today I'm just cleaning up the house and getting ready to go to the pool!! Can't Wait!! I need to work on my tan!!! LOL!!! Tomorrow I plan doing some Scrappin!! sooo be on the lookout for some new posts!!!

Hugs Everyone!!!
Danielle

Look What I Got!!!!

2008-03-25T10:16:00.004-04:00

This is all the goodies I got from my Bella Sistah!!! Stickles, Bling, Images, and that really cute card....plus all the supplies to make that card!!! I love everything!!!
Thanks Kate!!!
Hugs
Danielle

Treehouse Homepage Card!!!!

2008-03-19T21:20:00.003-04:00

Wow!! I was just checking my yahoo groups and clicked on Treehouse stamps to check out the new photos....and Holy Toledo...my card is on the front page!!!! That is too cool!!!
Thanks Kristin or Ashley...whoever decided to put it on there!!! I'm too excited!!!

Doing the Happy Tree Dance
Danielle

Plant a Tree

2008-03-18T14:31:00.003-04:00

Here is a card that I just finished using my Treehouse Stamps. I Love this tree!! Its an awesome stamp too....The details come out sooooo Great!!! I heat embossed it so the details of the tree would really stand out!!

Hope you like!!

Hugs
Danielle

The Memory Cottage

2008-03-18T10:04:00.005-04:00

All of these were on the back of my work space...now they sit nicely behind me!!

I thought this was a great idea...i used this plastic bin to separate all my ribbon...just pull the ribbon through the holes and leave the spool in the basket!! I'll let you know how it works out!!!
I cleaned this cabinet out...and was able to put all my stamps in one place!!! What a relief that is!!
This is where I keep most of my paper...You are probably thinking I shouldn't have my paper so close to the window...well these windows are tinted and have some kind of UV blocking...I'm not real sure on the specifics...but the paper has been there over a year and NO Fading!!! I'm amazed myself!

This is what I've been working on since last week...rearranging and decluttering my scrap room, which is now called "The Memory Cottage!!" I am working on getting a sign to put on the door. Here are some Shots of the Cottage.

This is the front of the room.
This is the back of the room.
This is Koosa...my roomate...he loves looking out the window at the squirrels...but mostly he takes his naps there on his pillow!!
This is my work area. Before I had all of those plasic drawers all along the back of the table...just wansn't enough work area.

Well its raining here today so I will be spending most of the day in the Memory Cottage!!

Look for some more projects later!!!

Have a Wonderful Day!!

Danielle

2008-03-17T10:14:00.003-04:00

This picture is too Funny!! This is my Gavin...!! I just had to share this picture!!!

More posts to come later...I was also testing my camera!!!

LOL!!!

Have a Great Day!!

Danielle

Happy Cupcake!!

2008-03-11T08:40:00.002-04:00

Lookey what I got....My goodies from Treehouse Stamps came in the mail yesterday!! I got this really cute card made. I wanted to make more but I was really tired...stayed up with hubby on Sunday....then the time change is kicking my butt!!
I colored the cupcake with my SU! markers and the paper is from Lasting Impressions!!
Enjoy this Yummy Treat!!!
Danielle

March Bella Babe Contest....

2008-03-09T16:05:00.003-04:00

Ok...I entered the Bella Babe Contest!! After making this card...I love this Bella Stamp with the Cupcake!!! Now that I look at this card...I see a few things I would do different...Ugg I hate when that happens....the deadline is 7pm mountain time.....whatever time that is here....well....i guess I will make the updates with the next card I make!!!

Hugs!!

Danielle

Embossibilities!!!!

2008-03-07T09:18:00.004-05:00

Here is a Card Front I made for our Embossibilities! activity on SIT. (Scrappin in Toledo) I think it came out really cute...I just may have to make another!!!

The stencil is from Lasting Impressions and so is the paper. The "Cafe" is up on a Pop Dot.

Enjoy!!

Danielle

Treehouse Party!!!!

2008-03-07T09:06:00.002-05:00

I just had a bunch of fun at Treehousestamps.com !!! They are a new stamp company and they were revealing some of their new stamps last night!! So they had a party on their yahoo group!! Check out these stamps...they are soo cute...I had to have this Cupcake one!!! Also had to get the Go Green set....it has an Awesome Tree in it!!

Good news about the party...I was runner up for a Bio Scavenger hunt game (which gives me an awesome idea for Wacky Wednesday for SIT)...I won some Free Stamps!!!!! Then they were looking for ideas for new stamps...we were on the subject of guy/masculine stamps and they liked one of my ideas and they are creating a stamp that will be out in April/May...and I will get that Free Too!!!!

The Ladies in that group are Super Nice and it was really fun!! I've been a "Lurker" at Ashley's Blog for a while now!!! Anyway...go check out Treehousestamps.com !!!!

As soon as I get my stamps I will be posting my creations!!!!

Hugs
Danielle

Joys of SAHM!!!!

2008-03-03T09:37:00.002-05:00

Well just got my last load of laundry accomplished....now what to do....dinner is already set....House is company ready....well I guess there is only one thing left to do....Get Scrappin!!!!

I absolutely love being a SAHM again....I guess I didn't realize how good I had it until I went back out into the working world!! I am truly Blessed!!

Have a Great Day Everyone!!!

Hugs

Danielle

New Paula Abdul Song!!!!

2008-02-27T23:17:00.001-05:00

Dance Like There's No Tomorrow!!
Love It!!
You can hear it hear on my Blog.....just click on it in the Juke Box!!

Enjoy!!

Bella!!!

2008-02-27T23:09:00.002-05:00

Ohhhhh the Bellas!! She is just tooo pretty!! I made this card with my Cricut...Christmas Cheer...I love being able just to cut out the scalloped card!!! I'm not sure why I made this card but it did come out very pretty....Springy....I can smell the green grass and feel the sun on my face!!! Soon it will Spring!!!!

You Rock!!

2008-02-27T23:04:00.002-05:00

This Rockin Embossin Card is too cool!! You can't really see...but I ran the DCWV Glitter Cardstock through the Cuttlebug to make the background and then embossed the Skull with a Lasting Impressions Stencil...mounted on LI black CS. Its so Glittery IRL. I actually made 3 of these at the crop I was at on Saturday....The girls are using them for embellishments for their Teen Girls!! I do think this turned out Cool! I'm not sure what the style is called with all the skulls and hearts and stuff....If you know....leave me a message!!! I can't wait to see what else I can come up with this skull!!! LOL!!!!

Cricut Expecting Card

2008-02-27T23:01:00.003-05:00

This card was really fun to make! I used my New Arrival Cricut Cartridge to cut out the whole card....the scallopped edges too!! I don't know how I survived without my Cricut!!
I made this card for a friend who just found out that she is prego!!

Hanna Stamps!!

2008-02-27T22:24:00.003-05:00

OMGosh!!! Isn't she cute!! This line of stamps are sooo awesome!! I made this card at my Scrappin Group's Crop on Saturday!! The paper is Basic Grey. I colored Hanna with my SU! markers. The website for these stamps is http://www.hannastamps.com/.

Spring Fever?

2008-02-24T23:18:00.002-05:00

Well I've got Spring Fever or something? Today I cleaned out the Buffet in the Dining Room!! What a mess...How did I ever get that much stuff in there? Well I feel great about getting that accomplished!! Yeah Me!! I am dedicating the next month to "Decluttering" the house!! We've got too much stuff!!

Went to the SIT crop yesterday and had a blast!! I got a few cards made and also made some really cute embellishments for a few of the girls!! Unfortunately everything is still in the van....I didn't even empty it out yet!! I should have something to show tomorrow!!

Well I'm tired and I'm going to bed!! Can't wait to get up and Declutter another spot....hmmm where do I want to go next...I'm thinking the kitchen...the darn butlers pantry is constantly covered in paper and crap!!! It would be a great area to work on dinner or what ever else I'm cooking up in the kitchen...but it seems to be forever covered in Junk Mail!!!

Will have Photos tomorrow!!!

Hugs
Danielle

Hot Cocoa

2008-01-20T10:55:00.000-05:00

Yummy!! Here's some Hot Cocoa to warm us up on this "Freezing Day!" Here in Ohio the high temp today is going to be 12. I'm snuggled up with the wood burner blazing and some Hot Cocoa with my boys!!

I made this card with Lasting Impressions Stencil and Lasting Impressions paper!!

Enjoy!!
Danielle

I'm Back!!!

2008-01-20T10:37:00.000-05:00

Well, A lot has been going on since my last post! I had a terrible experience with the job I got. I thought it was my "Dream Job"!! But instead I got to actually meet the Devil!! My boss ended up being just terrible...and I did not get recommended for hire....I got fired!!! I can honestly say that there was no reason for that woman to fire me because I was doing a really good job!! To make a long story short...I have filed Harassment Charges against her with the school system that I worked for. I will keep you posted as to what is happening.

I am still keeping a positive note on this experience!! I am looking at all the different lessons I have learned. How important my family is...and how important it is for me to be at home with my boys...How important my friends are and how much they support me and just really Love me!!...What a Great Responsibility I have at home and to my family...How important it is that I continue to stand up for myself and everyone else "That Woman" has encountered!!...And Lastly...How much I NEED to scrapbook to keep my sanity!!!!!!! LOL!!!!

Keep checking up on the Memory Cottage because I have some Great Plans!!!
Hugs
Danielle

Put on your Big Girl Panties and Deal with It!

2007-10-11T15:02:00.000-04:00

I love that saying!! I bought this set from TAC just for that reason too!! I've been wanting to make some cards that are "rude", but funny! I've been keeping a list of some "harsh" sayings and I continue to keep making up some of these cards!!

This week has been awesome!! My life has slowed down a little and I've had some "Me" time!!

Hope you like the card!!

Let me know what you think about "Rude" cards!! I think they are hilarious!!! LOL!!

Have a Wonderful Day!!
Danielle

TAC Sparkle Angels....

2007-10-04T16:07:00.000-04:00

Hello Everyone! Sorry I've been MIA...but I've been busy with school and started a new job!! Now that training for the new job is over (I passed my State Test for Nurse Assistant!!!) things have slowed down.
My friend requested a card pack using Angels....she wants to give them away to a friend who has Cancer...so I immediately thought of this set by TAC (The Angel Company)!! I used twinkling H20 colors to color them in...they look so heavenly in person!!! I used my cuttlebug background on Bling Bazzil paper so they are really shimmery!! I also used some Stickles for their halos and their sparkly wands!! I really love this set and I think I will be making more of these little ladies!!

Have a Great Day!!
Danielle

ATC Swap

2007-08-21T00:39:00.000-04:00

Hello Everyone!! Just thought I would post some ATC's I finished for a Penny Black Split Coast ATC swap. I think they came out really cute!! I really love the Penny Black stamps!! I love the Stick kids and that Dog...I have a few of the Big Fluffy Cat too!! I used watercolor pencils to color the images in. I tried using my SU markers but I couldn't get the colors to blend well and it just looked better with the watercolors!! LOL!!
We had a great time at the lake...it was chilly but we still had a blast! We even took the boys tubing!!
I went back to class tonight A&P 2 ! Yikes! That snuck up on me pretty fast!! So far I love my lab instructor...tomorrow I have lecture!
Smoochies
Danielle

Bingo Words for SIT!!!

2007-08-17T13:36:00.000-04:00

Hi SIT members!! Made you work for these words!! LOL!!!

Picnics

Convertible

mosquiotoes

Good Luck!!
Danielle

What!! Its Thursday!!??

2007-08-16T21:19:00.000-04:00

I can't believe its Thursday!! Where did the week go?? I was busy this week canning! Ugg! I do enjoy it but it is a lot of work!! It was also my PMS week so that didn't help...I'm always a little off that week!! I did finish my friends Birthday tin for her sister!! I think it turned out really cute. I used a little bit of everything...my cricut, cuttlebug, pocket full of posies paper and some cute embellishments!! The tin was from a kit from Leaving Prints. I forgot to scan the inside of the tin before attaching it...so some of the scans did not come out that great...but you can get the idea!!

We are heading up to the lake for the weekend...our last little trip before school starts. I actually start school on Monday and the boys start on Thursday and Friday. Wow!!

Ok I'm heading up the the scraproom to work on a few things...maybe I'll be posting something later!!

Happy Monday!!

2007-08-13T07:04:00.000-04:00

Hello Everyone!! Wow...what a Sunday I had!! It started off nice and relaxing then all of a sudden...There was an explosion of people....Don't get me wrong I Loved it!! Our friend Pam came over to spend the day which was soo fun!! We ended up going to Sams, then home. She started working on cleaning the Garlic from the garden and I started working on her Birthday Project for her Sister...We came up with the idea of a really cute mini album...will show pictures as soon as I finish!! Then my MIL came over and helped with dinner and Pam with the Garlic, then our other friend came over with his daughter ( Bonus: he brought 2 racks of ribs which were Fabulous!!!) , then my oldest son came home from Cedar Point ( he had been at his Dad's house for the weekend) !!

This was actually a Perfect Sunday...My house filled with Family and Friends and we all enjoyed a Fabulous Meal together!! Loved It!!!

Since I didn't get to make/finish anything to picture... I will post a pic of my Christmas Card that I will be using this year!!

Isn't he adorable!! This stamp is from The Angel Company!! When I saw this stamp...I couldn't resist...this Santa is exactly what I picture Santa to look like!! I heat embossed the image in black and colored in his hat with my SU markers. Not sure where the plaid paper came from...somewhere in my stash and the green CS is textured from DCWV. I received this stamp from my Secret Pal and Friend (Lanie) from my local Scrappin group SIT (Scrappin in Toledo)!!!
I'm not sure if Santa needs a little something extra on the card...maybe an eyelet or some ribbion??? Any suggestions would be appreciated!!
Gotta go make Breakfast!!!
Hugs
Danielle

Dry Embossing...Another Passion

2007-08-11T11:31:00.001-04:00

Here is a little example of my Dry Embossing!! My favorite stencils are from Lasting Impressions!! I have quite a few!!! LOL!! I just love the look of it!! It is certainly my style...whimsical and fun!! This is a Birthday Calendar that we made at our SIT (Scrappin In Toledo) Group B-day party!! The papers are from Lasting Impression too. The ribbons that I used up top are from Leaving Prints.

This card I made for a friend who has been working out and losing weight!! The papers are Lasting Impressions and the stencil is too. I will work on getting the stencil numbers next time!!

Well I hope everyone has a wonderful Saturday!! I'm going to go see what I can whip up real quick in the Scrap Room and then I'm going to take the boys to the pool!! My hubby is helping our friends move today!!

Embossing Hugs!! ( I totally scraplifted this saying from my Embossing Mentor Donna Lane!! )

My First Blog!!!

2007-08-10T23:17:00.000-04:00

Happy Friday Everyone!! I guess I would have to say this ATC best represents me at this moment!! I am totally addicted to these Bella stamps and the Bellahollic Yahoo group too...which got me started on this blogging thing!!

I'm so into scrappin...I have to do it everyday or I feel empty (or maybe guilty for not using up stuff from my stash!!!)

This ATC I of course used the Stampinbella stamp. The polka dot paper is from Leaving Prints. ( I was a former Consultant for them!!) The turqouise paper is from MME paper pack. I used my SU markers to color in the Bella!!

I entered this ATC in my local Scrappin Group (Scrappin in Toledo) and won Artist of the Month!! I was soo tickled!! LOL!!

I can't stop using this stamp...I also altered a checkbook cover, one of those dollar 2 year planners, and a keychain!! Yikes!! Can't Stop!!

This is my first Blog entry so bear with me and Enjoy!! I hope to add something every day!!

Happy Stampin and Scrappin!!

Danielle