FROM THE HEART

Valentines….funky colors….2nd banner

2012-01-30T09:25:00.000-08:00

This banner I used some old papers for…pulled out STICKERS…which I never use! It matches better in my juniper kitchen!

Valentines Day….Traditional Colors…Banner…

2012-01-29T09:22:00.001-08:00

I made two banners this weekend….the first is a traditional colored one with red, black & kraft. I used the Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge to cut the Letters and an old fiskars punch for the apron lace border. Raided my embellishment jars for some black accents too. I always forget I have the TIm Holtz tape…adds some romance to it eh?

LOVE Banner

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Major

2012-01-24T16:00:00.001-08:00

How this dog has lived the three years he has is beyond me. He has eaten brownies, and most recently game gen carcasses'. His legs are all of 5" by he can jump the fence, get on the kitchen counters and in Trouble!! But look at him how cute is he?!

Tuesday with the littles

2012-01-24T11:33:00.001-08:00

Apparently I post too much stuff on Facebook. Really?!? I thinks life is just more entertaining than those who say that. But oh well. I suppose I can just start blogging again.

Did you know I do daycare with lite kids for my real job? I have kids from 6 months-7 years old. We do alot of fun crafts and a activities. I'm gonna share them here.

I also sell close to my heart stamping and scrapbooking supplies. Although I'm about done. I still love and mostly use their products. I'll be sharing more of that too.

And my last "job" is making jewelry. I sell online at etsy (sable221) and at. Boutique in town. I have a Facebook page for it too. I'll link later.

So-first I'll share today's little craft. I cut snowflake templates for them and taped them to some craft paper. Pulled out some old inks and stamps. They could use the stamps or fingers ( which of course was more fun) to cover the empty spots. Voila a stamped snow flake!

COol GIVeAwAY!

2011-11-29T07:29:00.001-08:00

CHECK IT OUT HERE!

A few new Items to add to my store….JEWELRY!

2011-11-24T09:43:00.001-08:00

New Items

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I don’t have these listed on my ETSY store yet…but I do have them posted on my Facebook Page and there are details there including prices. These new pieces are NOT on sale. IKeep in mind I make CUSTOM pieces too…think mothers gifts, christmas presents etc.

BLACK FRIDAY SALE on my ETSY shop!!

2011-11-24T09:35:00.001-08:00

FROM THE HEART!! Go to my etsy shop..check out the items listed…you can enter code “GOBBLE” in check out for 20% off any items! LOVE TO see some stuff go so I can add some more! HApPy ShOPpinG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Check out this giveaway!

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GO HERE! Super cute stuff!

I LOVE THEM!

2011-11-05T10:04:00.001-07:00

I found a bunch of ideas on Pinterest (of course) and just “Had” to make them! I have a few…..I can’t wait to mix up colors & textures on more!

Wrapped!

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Jewelry Storage find!!

2011-11-03T12:38:00.001-07:00

I found this at an antique/flea market & “HAD” to have it. I needed it for a display unit for my jewelry It’s currently at a little boutique showing off mygoods! NOW…to get another one for my home!

Printing Tray Storage

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Added more to ETSY store…check it out…

2011-10-25T08:49:00.001-07:00

Spread the word…I’d love to make some more for the winter holidays…gotta sell a few of what I have in there first….see if you find something YOU like!! ERICA”S ETSY!

ETSY..added today!

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ETSY!!

2011-10-18T20:00:00.001-07:00

I love that site. You can find just about ANYTHING on there! NOW….you can find the jewelry I have been making!! I’ll be adding more every week..so check back often! Spread the word!

ERICA”S ETSY!

Jewelry For Sale!!!!!!!!!

2011-10-17T14:06:00.001-07:00

I have had so much fun working with the chains & beads…started stamping on metal charms too! This has left me with a surplus of necklaces…and I am going to start selling them!! Check it out…message me if you would like to purchase one!

LOVE ALWAYS $15, 18 inches long, charm is 1 inch

FAITH $10, 17 inches long, charm is 3/4 inches

HOPE $15, 19 inches long, charm is 1 1/4 inches

FAITH , HOPE, LOVE $15, 18 inches long, word charm is 1 1/4 inches

FAITH , HOPE , LOVE $15, about 19 inches long, charm is 1 inch

HOPE $10, about 19 inches long, charm is 3/4 inch

If you see something you like but want a different word, quote, name let me know..I have made custom ones & would LOVE to make you one!

Cut out card….

2011-10-15T10:42:00.000-07:00

Just cut this one on a whim not sure what to do with it…and since I use buttons A LOT…I found a few spots for them. Came together quicker than most cards I make!

A few pinterest inspired jewelry pieces

2011-10-14T20:48:00.001-07:00

Got a few more pieces done today. Most inspired by Pinning!

Halloween Cards

2011-10-14T10:41:00.000-07:00

Halloween is my favorite holiday by far! Just used up a few scraps to get these made for a few friends!

Fun Bike with basket of Flowers

2011-10-13T10:39:00.000-07:00

I really was not sure about these stamps…coloring in is not my favorite thing! But…I used the water brush & chalk to do the dirty work! not too shabby!

Merry Christmas

2011-10-12T10:37:00.000-07:00

Used the cricut again….cut the holly & banner triangles. I was just messing around. Not my best work, but I tried!

Harvest Happiness

2011-10-11T10:36:00.000-07:00

It’s just too easy to use the cricut and the CTMH coordinating stamps to create quick cards! I usually just pre cut a bunch of images from white cardstock & set them in a basket to use later. Makes the cards come together super fast!

My addiction to Pinterest….I’ve done a few though!

2011-10-10T20:06:00.001-07:00

I don’t just waste my time there…I have actually DONE a few of the items I ‘pin’…check it out

Pins I Did!

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Believe in Whooo you are!

2011-10-10T10:34:00.000-07:00

Harvest Happiness…cards in a box

2011-10-09T10:33:00.001-07:00

While the boys watched the Nebraska game last night Emma & I crafted. She covered a note book w/ fabric and I pulled out the cricut & the new CTMH Art Philosophy cartridge and made this adorable box and four cards to fit in it. It’s gonna make a nice gift for someone! I was able to use a different cut for each card front. And I was quite pleased with out they came out! All cardstock too….no patterns. Goes to show you can create with what you have on hand!

Box of Cards

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And on the side…I dabble in…Jewelry Making

2011-10-07T21:35:00.001-07:00

In February I went to the Creative University with Tresa Black..and was introduced to jewelry making by Erin G. OH boy….like I ‘needed’ another hobby. I have not been able to put the tools & beads down! A couple of weeks ago I made a quick strand of beads in gold & green to match my sons football team colors…gotta look good @ the game right? The other day my friend Lindsey linked me to a site that made cool Huskers charms….and I KNEW I could do it on my own. Today I ended up at Ace Hardware & Harbor Freight Tools getting supplies…that turned into heading to Hobby Lobby & Micheals…and made these:

Jewelry Making

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Ready For SUMMER

2011-10-06T14:22:00.000-07:00

Emma is always ready to change her look when a new season rolls around. This summer I think she had different hair every few weeks! From a sassy hair cut, to bleached & dyed streaks….she was enjoying the new season! I used new CTMH papers, die cut shapes, and letters…funky…just like Emma!

Halloween!! My favorite holiday!

2011-10-05T14:19:00.000-07:00

Halloween Page & card

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Seriously…I CANNOTenough of Halloween stuff. It’s my fav! And pair that with a super cool layout & card…bonus! I used the Art Philosophy Cart again…cut the lacey shape, the border, the title…cool eh? I used the extras for the card. Super easy!

Fall Card…with Art Philosophy…again

2011-10-04T12:45:00.000-07:00

When I cut all the flower images on the Cricut…I did lots of other images. Leaves, signs, arrows, etc. This fall card came toghether so easy!

Art Philosophy Cartridge from CTMH & CRICUT…flowers!

2011-10-03T14:09:00.000-07:00

I LOVE LOVE LOVE flowers…all shapes, sizes, colors…even weed flowers! One thing I had been wanting so badly from CTMH was a die cut system to match the stamps. They finally listened…and made one! ART PHILOSOPHY! A while ago I pre cut a bunch of flowers…finally took a few minutes and used them!

Art Philosophy Flowers

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BLOGTOBER.....and fall photos

2011-10-03T11:51:00.000-07:00

So...Joining TRESA's BLOG and going to try & PUMP UP my blog! I have been accused many times lately of putting too much on facebook..probably cuz it's easier! And I can do it from my phone. I guess I'll just move more of it here eh? :)

Starting off...fall photos. Rarely does a weekend include the activities I, ME, MOM wants to do! SO I insisted that yesterday was a mom day. We drove up the Poudre River and enjoyed the fall colors, played in the river and bonded ;). Heard my almost 14 year old say "It was FUN". WOOHOO!

Ack....it's barely starting fall & I made a Holiday Card!

2011-09-10T12:39:00.000-07:00

But couldn't resist...

Happy Birthday

2011-09-09T12:37:00.000-07:00

Fallish cards with elemental & cricut cart...again!

2011-09-08T12:36:00.000-07:00

Elemental papers & Flowers from Cricut!

2011-09-07T12:34:00.000-07:00

SO...not only does the new cartridge cut 3D flowers, it cuts flower shapes that coordinate with a super cute & fun flower stamp set! SO SO easy to create with!

3D flowers using new CTMH cricut images!

2011-09-06T12:32:00.000-07:00

I was not100% sold on the new cricut cartridge that CTMH came up with...but I have to tell ya....im a convert! I used a petal image to cut the "smile" image, and a flower image to use as leaves...and a supercool spiral lookingflower cut for the 3D flower!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY....cupcake & cone

2011-09-04T17:41:00.000-07:00

just using up some scraps....and love the funky colors of teal, yellow & red

Clear Card

2011-09-03T17:40:00.000-07:00

and i used some papertrey dies & felt for the green border. LOVE that stuff!

Embossing...and Halloween

2011-09-02T17:38:00.000-07:00

Used both dry & heat embossing here...for my favorite holiday of the year!

two little boy cards

2011-09-01T17:37:00.000-07:00

Don't have a need for them too often...but found this paper that was TOO cute to resist!

Gate fold card...with butterflies and dots

2011-08-31T17:35:00.000-07:00

You old school CTMH ladies will remember this right? Big 12x12 sheets of tags, etc....and this gate fold pocket!

Dragonfly

2011-08-30T17:34:00.000-07:00

My favorite bug.....kinda funky color combo here...but I like.

Clear Heart Trio

2011-08-29T17:33:00.000-07:00

Using up alot of scraps this summer...getting ready for some new paper to arrive soon!

No..I didn't vanish

2011-08-28T17:32:00.000-07:00

Got a bit of stampin & card making done over the summer...I'll share them!

ENJOY

2011-07-23T07:33:00.000-07:00

Lots of random cards!

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sweet wonderful you!

2011-07-22T07:31:00.000-07:00

embossed apple

Day 25-Thank you ... so much

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Day 24-another happy hello!

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Day 23-Thinking of you!

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Day 22-HI Ya!

2011-07-16T19:40:00.000-07:00

This is one of my favorites this past month of stamping!

Day 21-Helping Hand

2011-07-15T19:39:00.000-07:00

so the papertry die just goes brilliantly with the "thank you for giving me a hand!'

Day 20-Thinking of YOU

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Day 19-sorry for the haitus!

2011-07-13T19:36:00.000-07:00

See the cute little birdie!! I stamped him on a canvas badge & colored in!

Not sure why I didn't post these...i ruined my streak!

Day 18-wedding shower invites & thank you's

2011-07-09T09:12:00.000-07:00

My brother is getting married in a month...and I'm doing the wedding shower w/ my sister. Here are the invites , thank you's for her to use later & matching envelopes..pretty right?

Day 17-Tattoo Art

2011-07-08T17:07:00.000-07:00

No, this is not mine...yet! I have three already..butterflies & dragonflies. But this Aug my sisters will all be home again. I think we should get these don't you? 3 sisters!

Day 16-Tie Dye Fun

2011-07-07T17:07:00.000-07:00

The kids did this last week...had a few bottle of color left, so I had fun!

Day 15-My Heart

2011-07-06T17:06:00.000-07:00

Is always with you!

dAY 14-yudu

2011-07-05T17:01:00.000-07:00

i LOVE pretty much all arts & crafts. Like screen printing...that's a new one. I got a yudu last october & have done a few things, softball tourney shirts, birthday gifts, and this week did shirts for carsons' baseball teams trip to state tournament....here was the art I used:

This is how they turned out: used red, blue & silver!

Day 13-My Garden

2011-07-04T04:56:00.000-07:00

After getting pounded by hail a few times...so much so that our roof has been ruined. At least 3 out of four sides have, some trim, some gutters, downspouts & even our ac got damages. Somehow...my garden seems to have pulled through! Got all sorts of peas, beans, raddish, garlic, onions, tomatos, peppers didn't make it, lots lots of carrots (for the boy), strawberries, etc.

day 12-Jewelry Making

2011-07-03T16:55:00.000-07:00

I love Making Memories new jewelry line....here is a necklace I recently made & finally wore!

Day 11- my weekend

2011-07-02T15:48:00.000-07:00

Day 10-love lives here

2011-07-01T16:31:00.000-07:00

Day 9-Butterfly Cards

2011-06-30T16:29:00.000-07:00

Really no stamping greatness here...just fun paper that I added glitter to!

Day 8-HOme & Heart

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Day 7-HOME is where the heart is

2011-06-28T16:27:00.000-07:00

A little heat embossing here!

Day 6-Have a Great Day!

2011-06-27T16:26:00.000-07:00

YOu all know I love butterflies...tattoo's to show it...and think this is a fav card of mine now!

Day 5-Heart

2011-06-26T16:25:00.000-07:00

Inked up a folder again, them embossed...cool how it puts in in the depressions.

Day 4-Life, Sit back & enjoy the ride

2011-06-25T16:23:00.000-07:00

Used a embossing folder w/ ink all over to get the inked up card front!

Day 3-Thanks, you're the best!

2011-06-24T16:21:00.000-07:00

Die for butterfly : papertrey ink, Die for frame:spellbinders, Stamps: CTMH

Day 2-ENJOY

2011-06-23T16:19:00.000-07:00

on this one I used tim holtz tape to cover a piece of kraft, then die cut in spellbinders....made a cute little frame!

Day 1-Three Houses

2011-06-22T16:16:00.000-07:00

I am a slacker, total slacker. I haven't posted a blog entry in forever! But NO MORE! I am starting day 1 of 30 for at least one post per day! Think I can do it???? I have some new stamps & dies so I think I can...here goes!

THREE HOUSES: LOVE this stamp & Die set from Papertrey Ink...SO fun!

feel better soon

2011-05-06T13:34:00.000-07:00

Chalked butterfly

2011-05-05T13:33:00.000-07:00

I had a 8 year old girl use her cute little finger to chalk the butterfly...and i think she did great!

Celebrate Life

2011-05-04T13:32:00.000-07:00

Very busy paper...but think it works well. going easy again & used a sticker ..but added a glass brad!

Thinking Of You

2011-05-03T13:31:00.000-07:00

CHEATED here...used stickers & one stamp only...just the greeting!

Thank You with Lindy's & Hero Arts

2011-05-02T13:28:00.000-07:00

On a venture to Denver with the hubby last month I was able to convince him I "HAD" to stop by Archivers....and found this SUPER cool Hero arts cling stamp set....an entire background of type....covers the entire card!!

Mulberry Paper Trail Blog Hop

2011-05-01T13:14:00.000-07:00

HI! hope you got here safely from MARY"S BLOG....WELCOME! This month we're using MULBERRY Level 2 papers from CTMH...here's what I came up with! I used the quilted looking paper (which i Have yet to use...challenge)...simple flat cards easy for mailing!

NOW head on over to TERRI's BLOG to see what she came up with!

Miss me? What I've been Up to...

2011-04-28T20:56:00.000-07:00

Sorry...kinda let life get the best of me. Even my 9 yr old son watns to know why I haven't been scrabooking! ACK!

Well...he's had 7 baseball games in the past 11 days, that's why! Last week...I did get my jewelry making goodies out...and again last night & TODAY! Made these:

The first one..vintage look...made for my daughter Emma...she won a poetry contest & had a reading tonight....looked great on her....See:

The second one I made for me! For easter...I wear a lot of pinks, teals and purples so this matches anything right?

Rest of the cards

2011-04-21T09:02:00.000-07:00

these really don't fit in any category so i'll lump them all together

Bird House Cards

2011-04-20T09:01:00.000-07:00

Various bird house cards:

2 Ice Cream Cards...well sorta

2011-04-19T09:00:00.000-07:00

One is obvious...but the banner...it's the cone lined up!!

2 Owl cards

2011-04-18T08:58:00.000-07:00

Spent the day off w/ the kids stamping away with a friend...here's a few of the cards I made

LSG Butterflies

2011-04-17T08:55:00.000-07:00

I used the same paper as the previous flower...but punched little butterflies out of it.

one more card...smallish card!

Lindy's Linky Party art

2011-04-17T08:53:00.001-07:00

I used Lindy's spray for this flower...sprayed it on kraft mat...smeared it around & put my glossy cardstock right on it...cool swirly effect.

Paper Trail Blog Hop Using BLISS Colors

2011-04-01T06:10:00.000-07:00

APRIL BLOG HOP!!!!!!!!

YoU GOT HERE FROM LYNN's BLOG RIGHT?

So this one took my by surprise. Did NOT want to create with this color scheme (bamboo, chocolate, grey & vanilla)....BUT...glad I did. I think I kinda like how it works together. So card #1 is for a friend getting married tomorrow...and card #2 I HAD to bring in some COLOR!

And now that you're done here, head on over to MARY"S BLOG to see what she came up with!

Thank you using bless this nest

2011-03-16T08:24:00.000-07:00

Blog post from iPhone!! Three cards!!

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ENJOY life!

2011-03-10T17:44:00.000-08:00

So glad I saw this stamp set @ CU...otherwise I would NEVER have picked it! SO SO glad I got it!

Ice Cream & Cup Cakes!

2011-03-09T17:42:00.000-08:00

Hard to see but the cupcake topping (frosting) is glittered & covered with liquid glass so it's SHINY!!!!!!!!!!

Aren't these perfect for summer?!!?

love

2011-03-08T17:40:00.000-08:00

used blooming flourish (background) and new alpha from ctmh for this. some of tresa's spritz from lindy
s for the back ground.

Happy Father's Day

2011-03-07T17:48:00.003-08:00

Friend Card

2011-03-07T17:47:00.001-08:00

Hard to see but this is a two fold card...leaf stem folds to left, then script part folds to right...revealing greeting in side!

FLower Kraft Cards

2011-03-07T15:02:00.000-08:00

Used the good ole cricut to cut these out:P And matchig envelopes of course!

CU art part FOUR!

2011-02-27T17:43:00.000-08:00

Leftover strip of card from trimming a standard card down to a square! Waste not!

Small card...stamped & filled in & traced with white gel pen!

CU Cards part THREE

2011-02-25T17:37:00.000-08:00

Can you tell I LOVE KRAFT? And I took limited papers with me so this was my color scheme for four days!

CU Cards part TWO!

2011-02-24T17:32:00.000-08:00

I cut & curved the flowers petals w/ my stylus.

And they have glitz on them too of course!

Probably my favorite thing i made. I used CTMH"s new Kraft cardstock & Kraft borders. I cut the borders to make a frame. and used brads to cover the imperfections of my 45degree corners! Liquid glass on teh boots in side!

Thank you cards for The staff & friends @ CU

2011-02-22T17:26:00.000-08:00

I used plain white cardstock & misted w/ Stamp Gang spray!

Same here. Hard to see but the frame is 3D, the flowers are 3D & the background is shimmery !

SUPER EASY...simple stamping but the ruler tape matches the form so well!

Cottage floral will ALWAYS be my fav stamp set!

My Creative Stuff From The Retreat PART 1

2011-02-21T11:08:00.002-08:00

While I was @ Creative University...I used my free time to make this:

Creative University Art-from classes

2011-02-21T10:47:00.000-08:00

NONE OF this is my design...I took classes where we were taught how to make it all~

Umbrellas & Boots

2011-02-11T20:27:00.000-08:00

I finally caved & got this stamp set....ALthough we don't use these boots or umbrellas all that much in CO....I 'had' to have it!

2 Mayberry Cards

2011-02-11T20:23:00.000-08:00

Ok...NEW idea book from CTMH...and I LOVE the fun & funky papers..and some fruity stamp set caught my eye...the food ones never do...but this one did!

2011-02-04T07:00:00.001-08:00