Magical Birthday

I'm here to share this card I made for a special "little person" in my life who shall remain nameless so they don't know this card is for them. We are Harry Potter fans in my Family and my kids and I read all the books when they were younger. We still enjoy the movies and were so sad when the last one came out. Now another young one in the Family has started reading the books too and I just LOVE to see the look on their face when they talk about them. This image by Just Inklined is SO appropriately named A Good Read. 

Image: Just Inklined - A Good Read

Sentiment: Create With TLC

Paper: My Mind's Eye - Toil and Trouble & Halloween Scary Sparkles pack, Bazzill Basics - 

Wild Pansy, American Crafts - Black Textured card stock

Accessories: Spellbinders - Labels Twenty-Two & Fleur Di Lis Squares, McGill - Tab punch, 

Creative Memories - Star punch

Not a creature was stirring...

It's the first Monday of the month, so you know what that means...

Time for another FABULOUS Blog hop at Just Inklined!!

I get to be the hostess this month and I have chosen the theme Blue Christmas!

I picked this cute little Door Mouse to use for my card. I can picture this sleepy little fellow trying very hard to wait up on Santa. That brought to mind this sentence from the book

"Twas the Night Before Christmas"...

'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house
Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.

Notice how the mouse is NOT stirring... (lol)

The order for the hop this week is:

Jeni (you are here)
Jak
Tammy
Toni
Karen
Cathy
Heidy
Joyce

From here you should be scurrying on over to our super talented boss Jak's blog.

I hope you enjoy the hop, I'm sure the other girls have some beautiful creations for you.

Don't forget to stop and make a comment on each stop, you never know who holds the prize.

We like to keep you on your toes.

Image: Just Inklined - Door Mouse

Paper: Amer. Crafts - white textured card stock, My Minds Eye - Signature Christmas pad

Accessories: MS - Seashell scallop border punch, QuicKutz - flourish die, Sweet Petites - Lt. Blue Sonya ribbon, Stickles - diamond

Deck The Halls...or Antlers!

This little cutie is one of Just Inklined 's new Christmas images called Festive Antlers.

Festive INDEED!!! I think he is a little excited about the upcoming Holiday. Don't you?

Image: Just Inklined - Festive Antlers

Paper: Echo Park - Holly, My Mind's Eye - Signature Christmas pad

Accessories: Red/white baker's twine, Making Memories - eyelet ornament charm, Katie & co. - sentiment stamp, embroidery thread

A fun and easy gift bag...

This is just a cute little gift bag I made for a card club I go to every other Tuesday.

The base of this bag is so easy to whip up. They are great to have on hand for an unexpected or almost forgotten occasion. It is also a perfect size to fit a set of 5 1/2 X 5 1/2 cards.

The end measurements are 6" wide x 4 1/2" high and 3" deep.

All you need is a 12 x 12 piece of card stock.

Score from one side at 3" and 9" (all the way across).

Turn paper and score from other side at 4 1/2 & 7 1/2 (all the way across).

Snip the scored lines in the middle on opposite sides and fold into itself.

Then just decorate...

Easy Peasy!!!

This little Apple Tree is a digi from Just Inklined. I love it because it is so versatile, you can really use it for any season. Just color it up a little differently.

Check out one of my old Sassy Sistahs, Jodi's blog for directions.

Link for instructions: http://inkedinspirations.blogspot.com/2010/12/belles-n-whistles-advent-calendar-day-3.html

Image: Just Inklined - Apple Tree, Create with TLC - sentiment

Paper: Heidi Grace Designs, Bazzill Basics - London Fog

Accessories: Spellbinders - Labels One, Foof*a*La - Bag-O-Buttons, Pure Color - Willow grossgrain ribbon, Crown - Butcher's twine

Giddy-Up and Go!

It's the first Monday of the month and that means it's time for another FANTASTIC

Just Inklined Blog Hop!!!

You should have arrived here from our talented Joyce's Blog.

Heidy is our hostess and she wants us to make something that can be given as a gift FOR CHRISTMAS!!!!! I stressed the Christmas part because you will soon see that I totally over looked that part of the theme. I am afraid I will be getting a "needs improvement" on following directions. I know my kids will laugh when they read this because I always stress this point on test days. "Always read the directions thoroughly".

My gift will be given to a poor soul who is feeling poorly on Christmas. Lol

I love the Holidays and cooler weather, but that always means one thing.....

The cold and flu season is upon us and there are a lot of sickies out there. Believe me, we have had our share in my house. I made this little gift bag to put hot tea bags, cough drops, peppermints, tissues, medicine or anything really to help someone feel better when they are feeling a little under the weather. They are so handy to have around for loved ones.

The image I used is called Gee Up Neddy. You can find it in the NEW SHOP at Just Inklined . HERE

From here you are going to want to head on over to our fearless leader Jak's blog. I am sure she has something spectacular to share with you. I am also sure that it will also be Christmas themed. She is very good at following directions.

Thanks so much for joining us. Hope you go away with a little inspiration. Happy Crafting!!!

The order of the hop this month is:

Heidy

Joyce

Jeni (you are here)

Jak

Tammy

Toni

Karen

Cathy

Christmas Door

Happy Sunday!! I hope you all enjoyed your weekend. Are you ready to start another week?

We took our camper out for the first time on a short trip to Myrtle Beach. We had a great time and it was a learning experience for us all. Setting up and camping was a blast but taking everything down and unpacking it all was the pits!! I have a couple cards to get done and I am losing steam. Who knew camping could be so tiring? Lol

The image I am sharing with you today is a new one from Just Inklined. I had it colored up before we left and was itching to get it onto a card. There are some really great new Just Inklined Holiday images to check out HERE.

I am slowly getting some Christmas cards done and I am soooo ready to kick in the Season. It doesn't officially start for me until I go to the Dicken's Christmas Show here in Myrtle Beach. I have gone since I was a little girl with my Mom and Grandma and I continue to go and take my kids too. It is a day full of crafters, artists, food and Christmas fun!

Image: Just Inklined - Christmas Door

Paper: K&Co. - Yuletide pack, Bazzill Basics - Rain Forest & Ruby Slipper

Accessories: Sizzix - Holly w/ Berries, MS - Pine bough punch, Sweet Petites - Red ribbon

Colors of Fall

It's the first Monday of the month and that means it's time for another another blog hop at

Just Inklined!!

This month's theme, hosted by the very talented Cathy is Colors of Fall.

If you came here from Joyce's blog you are on the right track. If not...you might want to start at Cathy's blog so you don't miss anything. In case you get lost along the way, here is the order of the hop:

Cathy

Heidy

Joyce

Jeni (you are here)

Jak

Tammy

Toni

Karen

I'm sure you will find tons of inspiration along the way. I have no doubt my fellow team mates have some lovely surprises in store for you. So...grab a cup of coffee, relax and enjoy.

I turned this Christmas wreath into an Autumn wreath with the help of my Copics. There is also a gorgeous Poinsettia Wreath available. Just Inklined has the most beautiful floral images for every season in the Country and Garden section and as you can see they are very versatile.

Now, hop on over to our super talented boss lady Jak's blog and see what she has up her sleve.

Image: Just Inklined - Wreath (2)

Paper: Paper Adventures - Native Quilt, Bazzill Basics - Carob

Accessories: Spellbinders - Classic Square & Fleur De Lis Squares, Stampin' Up - Antique brad

I'm Late!!

Hi everyone...Happy Sunday! I finally got back in my craft room this afternoon and managed to make some cards. This one seems to be the story of my life lately. Between work and feeling crappy I have been in reverse for about a week and a half. BooHoo...enough whining!

I just love the Wonderland set from Just Inklined!! I used the White Rabbit on this card. Doesn't he look so dignified? Love him!! The mushrooms are not part of the digi, it is a freebie I got from Create With TLC. Just popping in quick, hope you all enjoy the rest of your weekend.

Don't miss a chance to win my Blog Candy!! A link to the post is on my side bar and runs until Oct. 1st. Good Luck!

Image: Just Inklined - White Rabbit

Paper: Bazzill Basics - Carob, Stampin Up - Kraft, DCWV

Accessories: Inkadinkado - Paperwork Greetings ticket stamp, Sizzix - Tim Holtz Weathered Clock, Create With TLC - Mushroom digi, glossy accents

You're Out of This World!

Hi there crafty friends. I'm here today to share one of the newer images from Just Inklined. This little fellow ( One Small Step ) is perfect for boys cards. I have to admit I am much better at girly cards. Unfortunately, my closest friends all have BOYS!! This card is for a cutie named Austin. He will be turning 5 in a couple weeks.
HaPpY BiRtHdAy AuStIn!!


Image: Just Inklined - One Small Step
Paper: Paper Pizazz-Blue Atoms, DCWV-green & white textured cardstock
Accessories: Around The Block-Boy brads, Bakers Twine-blue/white, Crystal Lacquer

Hola Mi Amigo!

I was trying to decide which Just Inklined digi to show case this week and came across Mexico Phil. I love this guy!!! His mustache is SLAMMIN'! I decided to pull out my scrap box and be thrifty for a while so I have no clue which companies they came from...sorry. My "creative consultant" gave me the idea for the tumbleweed, how cool is that? I added some hand stitching to the top right corner. I wanted to let you all in on my secret for keeping my stitches so straight. In the needle point center of your craft store they have these "grate thingies" (really don't know what they call it...SEE BELOW for pic). The little squares are the perfect distance apart. Just put it down on your paper where you want to stitch and put pencil dot marks where you want the stitching. Easy peasy!! I am not a sewer so if I can do it, I know you can. Lol

Turning 6

It's time for me to share another amazing Just Inklined digital stamp with you all. I came across this cutie and had to have him! His name is James Brum and you can find him HERE. I have just the perfect little fella turning 6 to give this to. Boys cards always seem to be challenging for me, which surprises me because I was a Tomboy growing up. I guess age has made me all froo froo.

Thanks for stopping by...Happy Crafting!!

Image: Just Inklined - James Brum

Paper: Bazzill Basics - Ruby Slipper, African Daisy & Guacamole, My Mind's Eye - Round & Round "Road Trip" See the Signs

Accessories: Cuttle Bug-Diamond Plate embossing folder, Spellbinders Standard Circle & Classic Squares, Road sign stamp from $1.00 bin, misc chip board "6"

You're my cup of tea...

I wanted to share another fabulous Just Inklined digi with you today. This little cutie is part of the Alice In Wonderland collection. Door Mouse can be found HERE. The rest of the set is just as fabulous. There's Alice, The Mad Hatter, The Caterpillar, The Tweedles, The White Rabbit & The Cheshire Cat. You can get each separately or you can get the set.

I added a little pocket on the inside for a tea bag. The Cup and sentiment stamp are from a Verve set called Delightful & Delicious.

Image: Just Inklined - Door Mouse

Paper: DCWV-Mod Retro Stack, K&Co.-Wild Saffron Pack, Stampin Up-Kraft

Accessories: Recollections-Mulberry paper Mini Roses, Dress It Up-Tea Pot button, Spellbinders-Classic Squares, Verve-Delightful & Delicious stamp set

You're like a good wine and cheese...

You get better with age.

Jak Heath of Just Inklined is hosting a sketch challenge over at CDAC (Crafter's Digital Arts Center). It runs from June 16th - 29th and there are 3 Just Inklined digital images up for grabs for one lucky crafter!! Just click HERE and you can check out the sketch and digi. You can also click HERE to see what the Just Inklined DT came up with for a little inspiration.

I made this card for my Brother In Law Joe for his Birthday today. We have LOTS of June Birthdays in my family if you haven't noticed. Hahahaha!

HaPpY BiRtHdAy JoE!!!

Have a great day, hope the girls treat you like a king.

Image: Just Inklined - Wine and Cheese

Paper: My Mind's Eye-So Sophie and Bold Dots

Accessories: Cork, twine

Just Inklined To Hop

I am so glad to FINALLY get this post up!!! For 3 days AGAIN blogger has either not let me in, load pictures and even publish a post!!! I am late getting this in for the hop but I still wanted to share it with you all and give you the hop order so you can see all the beautiful cards the gals at Just Inklined prepared. The theme this month is "Flower Power" and boy do they have some eye candy for you...so go check them out!

Hop Order:
Debbie, Toni, Karen, Cathy, Heidy, Joyce, and last but never least...Jak
Image: Just Inklined-Daisy and Watson (colored with Copics) Paper: American Crafts-City Park, Bazzill Basics-Atlantic, Kraft paper Accessories: Recollections-Mulberry paper mini roses, Fiskars-Corner punch

Surfs Up Dude!

How adorable is this digi from Just Inklined!?! This is Dick Van Duck Surfing and you can find him HERE. He is perfect for a fun Summer card!! I didn't make this one with anyone in mind so it's going in "The Box", I just really wanted to color him. (HeeHee) Think I may do it again with a more antiqued red and tan color scheme. What do you think?

Image: Just Inklined-Dick Van Duck Surfing Paper: Deja Views-Soda Pop Summer pack, Bazzill Basic-African Daisy, Navel & Evening Surf, American Crafts-White Textured Card stock Accessories: misc. buttons & ribbon

Gone to the Beach!!!

This adorable fellow is Harold and he is on Holiday!


Oh my goodness...I didn't think I would EVER get this card posted today. I have been trying to post since about 12:00! I have to give my hubby credit. He is actually the one who finally figured out what was going on. Somehow my "cookies" (which I refer to as Chips Ahoy, Oreo, Nutter Butter, etc.) were changed in my computer settings and every time I tried to log into my Blogger dash board all I got was a constant click like it was trying but not quite getting there. After much swearing and lots of chocolate cake, things are much better now!

This is one of the new images released from Just Inklined called "Harold Holiday". You can find him HERE. Isn't he adorable on his scooter!?!


Image: Just Inklined-Harold Holiday Papers: Deja Views-Soda Pop Summer pack, My Minds Eye-Beach Huts, Bazzill Basics-Rain and Sun Coral Accessories: Spellbinders-Labels Two, Village Arts Press-sentiment stamp, Dress It Up-Beach buttons, Elements-Hemp cord(natural)

Ever feel like you're surrounded by a bunch of Bananas?

This adorable primate is another fabby image from Just Inklined. Don't you just love his expression!?! Priceless! There are a couple more images with him also. You just gotta love him. Had a fun time coloring him because I got to try out a couple new Copic colors on him. I am IN LOVE with all the E's.

Image: Just Inklined - Feeling Tyred
Paper: My Minds Eye-Mabel "Joy" Wood grain, K&CO.-Citronella Green Leaves
Accessories: Spellbinders-Labels Three and Fancy Tags, EK Success-Rock Fern and vine punches, Fiskars-corner punch, Jolees-bananas(with glossy accents), Copic markers

Mr. & Mrs.

It's the first Monday of the month so you know what that means....it's time for a

Just Inklined Blog Hop!

This month's theme is "Clean and Simple". I'm not gonna lie, this one had me biting my nails. I am not a clean and simple kind of gal. I like to put "stuff" on my cards. This challenge was definitely a challenge. I guess that's what it's all about. It's good to go outside your comfort zone now and then.

I was in Fairy Tale mode this weekend. I had to DVR the wedding of William and Kate because I don't get up at 4:00 in the morning for anyone! After last week it sure felt good to unwind Saturday morning with my Mom and a cup of coffee. (sinus infection, ear infection, antibiotics...blah...blah...blah...rough week) The wedding was beautiful and her dress was gorgeous! That's where this card comes in. Lol

I'm sure the rest of the girls have some more "Clean and Simple", yet beautiful cards for you to see. If you arrived here from Joyce's blog you are in the right place. If not, head on over to Jak's blog and start at the beginning. You don't want to miss a thing! I have it on good authority that there will be 5 Mystery prizes up for grabs. You never know whose blog they will be hiding in, so don't forget to leave all the girls some love. Have fun!!

Here is the order of the hop:

Jak, Debbie, Toni, Meesh, Karen, Cathy, Heidy, Joyce, Jeni (you are here)

Image: Just Inklined - Aisle Alter Hymn

Paper : Basic Grey-Raspberry Cream, Bazzill Basics-Dusk, Amer. Crafts - White Textured card stock

I Juan to geev you a card...

This is the latest freebie at Just Inklined. He is only available for a limited time so go check out those awesome images! They also have a new set of "Wonderland" images that are fabulous.
I fell in love with "Mexico Phil and Horhay". Aren't they too flippin cute?

There is also a "Mexico Phil" image by himself.

I needed to make a humorous Birthday card for someone who needed a good laugh and these guys crack me up so I had to use them.

Image: Just Inklined - Mexico Phil and Horhay

(colored with Prisma pencils & OMS)

Paper: Basic Grey - Color Me Silly(Explore), Bazzill Basics-Navel & Evening Surf

Accessories: Jolees Boutique - Mexico cactus

Embrace The Magic

Happy Anniversary Cindy & Charlie!!

Yesterday was my best friend Cindy and her husband Charlie's Anniversary. They have been married 9 years. You go guys!! This image is totally them in about 30 years! Hahahaha! (I think she will see the similarities) I love how she is getting a little grab of his bum, cracks me up! Seriously; I hope you two had a wonderful day and wishing you many, many more wedding day contract renewals!!

Image: Just Inklined - Ted & Agnes (colored with copic markers)

Sentiment: Create With TLC
Paper: K&Co-Lovely pack, Bazzill Basics-Passionate

Accessories: Sizzix-Layered Flowers, K&CO-Arrows and Brackets adhesive chipboard, Tim Holtz-Glimmer Mist(pearl), stickles, misc. button & embroidery thread