Happy Campers!

Good Morning Blog Land!

This past weekend was all about camping for us at the Tidwell house. 

First of all, my boss' daughters are at camp this week and he asked me to make them both a card. One was having a Birthday too, so I made one of them for both occasions. I used my "Happy Camper" Cricut cartridge to cut out these cute 2 layer tents.

This is the inside...

and the most fun part of the weekend....

We drove to NC to pick up our new toy! The kids are getting older and it's time for me and the Hubby to take some weekend trips and explore a little. This little camper is so cozy. Can't wait to start hitting the road.

Paper: My Minds Eye - Quilting Bee, Jillibean Soup - Country Pumpkin Chowder,

 Bazzil Basics - Rain, Bitter Chocolate, Raven and Kraft

Accessories: Cricut - Happy Camper, Spellbinders - Octagon, Impression Obsession - Tree and Grass/Reeds die cuts, Bakers Twine & misc buttons

Deeper Than Any Ocean

Good Morning Blog Land! 

This week's challenge at Through The Craft Room Door is ANYTHING GOES, as always.

I chose to play with one of my favorite Tiddly Inks digital images, Mermaid Miranda. Don't you just love her? I was inspired by my recent visit to the ocean...YAY SUMMER! Anyone else glad it's finally here?

Sure hope you can join in on the challenge this week. We love to see all your beautiful submissions. 

AND don't forget to check out the newest edition of TTCRD magazine! The link is on my sidebar. 

I will leave you with a few pics from my mini-vacation...

feeling relaxed?

Image: Tiddly Inks - Mermaid Miranda

Sentiment: Create With TLC

Paper: Heidi Grace - Daydream, Recollections - Blue Card Stock

Accessories: Spellbinders - Labels One, Fiskars - Wave border punch, EK Success - 1 1/2" circle punch, Heidi Swapp - Edge Distresser, Lisa Murphy - Seam Bunding Ribbon, misc. charm

Hopping By to Say Hi!

Hello Blogland! 

I just wanted to stop by and share a little card I made for my in-laws. 

They both have been feeling a little yucky lately and I wanted to send them a little "Happy". 

This little fellow is a cutie patootie from Tiddly Inks called "Little Hopper - Toadally Amazing". I have had him colored for over a year and was saving him for something, but I just didn't know what. I think I just liked to look at him. I'm okay with sharing him now though. 

I "toadally" missed the Green Challenge over at Tiddly Inks last week. Lol

This would have been perfect. 

I am entering this card into the "Anything Goes" challenge over at Through the Craft Room Door. 

Image: Tiddly Inks - Little Hopper

Paper: Heidi Swapp

Accessories: Fiskars - cloud punch and heart punch, Spellbinders - Classic Square, Bakers twine

Hallelujah!

Sassy Cheryl's Challenge #146 - Snowmen

Happy Tuesday! Only one week left before Christmas! Can you believe how fast it snuck up on us? 

This week at Sassy Cheryl's we are getting our "Frosty" on with the challenge theme Snowmen, brought to you by our very own Crafty Cathy.  Great choice girl!! Perfect, especially for all of you lucky enough to have snow right now. Us Southerners will just have to pretend. ((*sigh*))

 This week's challenge will run for 2 weeks so we can take a little break for Christmas. 

That gives you a little extra time to join in on the fun. 

This little snowball of fun is one of Cheryl's new Snowmen. Isn't he adorable? 

He is Fa La La La La Snowman and you can find him HERE.

I would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year!

I made this card as a Birthday card for my Sister, Pam. She turned 44 yesterday and I would just like to remind her that she will ALWAYS be older than me. HeeHeeHee!!  

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SISTA!!!

Image: Sassy Cheryl's - FaLaLaLaLa Snowman

Paper: Teresa Collins - Christmas Home 6X6 pad

Sentiment: Create with TLC

Accessories: Spellbinders - Standard Circles & Lacy Circles, EK Success - 

Scalloped border punch, Making Memories - snowflake charm, 

Baker's Twine - red/white & black/white

"I'm in Love, I'm in Love...and I don't care who knows it!!!"

Sassy Cheryl's Challenge #145 - Feeling the Love

Good Tuesday morning Blogland! It's time for another challenge over at Sassy Cheryl's and it's my turn to pick the theme,  I'm such a Lucky girl!! I have chosen the theme Feeling the Love. Afterall, isn't that what this time of year is supposed to be about? Cheryl has soooo many images that can be associated with love. This little cutie was the one that caught my eye this week. Sassy Sally and her Favorite Blankie  just jumped out at me. Isn't she a doll?!? I think her little bear slippers look so comfy. I couldn't decide if I wanted to make them pink or brown, but as you can see, the brown won in the end. Lol

I paired her up with a new pack of paper I found from Martha Stewart. ( I can hear my Hubby now..."More paper?!?") I couldn't help it...

Last week's White Christmas really did challenge me. Thanks for making me step out of my comfort zone Jackie. I really enjoyed the entries from you crafty gals, so glad you had time to join us. This weeks challenge is gonna be a fun one so come on back and play again. Looking forward to seeing your take on what "LOVE" means to you.

Happy Crafting Y'all!!

Image: Sassy Cheryl's - Sassy Sally and her Favorite Blankie

Sentiment: Sentiments 4 You

Paper: MarthaStewart - "Stitched" 12X12 pad, Bazzill Basics - Red Devil, 

American Crafts - white textured card stock

Accessories: Spellbinders - Labels Eighteen, MS - scaloped eyelet lace punch, Recollections - Mini roses, Cricut - fence panel, Cuttle Bug - Swiss dots embossing folder, misc punched hearts

Shiver Me Timbers...

Sassy Cheryl's Challenge #119 - Happy Birthday

Happy Tuesday morning Blog Land friends! 

I have the honor of hostessing the challenge this week at Sassy Cheryl's and I have chosen the

 theme Happy Birthday. You can never have too many Birthday cards lying around. You never know when you will need one. I made this one with a certain little someone in mind. I just love the way Noah is peeking over the edge of the tub. Doesn't he look like he's up to something??? Just like a certain little red head I know, always looking for mischief. Lol

Cheryl has some adorable new Birthday images in her shop just in time for this challenge.

Stop by and check them out! Hope you can decide on a image and join us.

I thought Noah had been in the bath playing for a while and the water was starting to get a little chilly. That's what made me think of "shiver". Lol

 Here is the sentiment I made for Noah. I would love to share it with you. Just right click on the image and save. I just ask that if you use it, tell people where you got it. 

Image: Sassy Cheryl's - Noah Plays Pirate in the Bath

Sentiment: Flip-Flop Creations

Paper: Recollections - Numbers, My Minds Eye - Halloween Stack & Toil and Trouble

Accessories: Spellbinders - Labels Two, EK Success - 1 1/2" Circle punch, Creative Memories - Star punch, Stanley - Mason's twine, misc charm

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

Results and a Sassy Trick

Happy Tuesday! If you had a Monday like mine, I know you are glad to get it behind you. If you had a good Monday then I'm just jealous.

If you were here last week for the "Stump The Boss" challenge and were playing along....

this is MY REAL card from last week. Did you guess correctly? Cheryl's results and all the other DT's cards will be posted in the challenge blog HERE. How do you think Cheryl did?

Now on to this weeks challenge......

Sassy Cheryl's Challenge #91 - Anything Goes

This is one of Cheryl's new winter images! I just love Sassy Sally...she is always up to something! I knew when I saw this trickster that I had to have her. That Snowman does not look too pleased. Like they say..."Girls just wanna have fun".

Don't forget to stop by Cheryl's shop this week. She is having a 15% off sale until Friday.

Image: Sassy Cheryl's - Sassy Sally Plays a Trick

Sentiment: Create with TLC

Paper: BoBunny - Tis the Season & Holly Jolly Swirls, Bazzill Basics - Red Devil & London Fog, Kaiser Craft - Blue Lemonade

Accessories: Spellbinders - Classic Squares, Bakers Twine, Button

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

Momma's Little Clown...yep, that's me!

Totally Papercrafts Challenge #89 - Layer Upon Layer

Happy Friday Everyone!!! This week over at Totally Papercrafts we want to see some layers.

Layer on those papers, embellishments, buttons, punches, die cuts....you just need to layer it!

I have wanted to use this little guy for such a long time! He is so stinkin' adorable!! Since he is Momma's Little Clown I figured what better time to use him than my Mom's Birthday!!! She celebrated her 39th Birthday on the 12th AGAIN!!! How long can this facade go on?? Lol

(Just kidding Mom)

Our Sponsor this week is Bugaboo Stamps!!

Swing on over and join us for a fun challenge. Just click HERE.

Image: Sassy Cheryl's - Momma's Little Clown

Paper: Graphic 45 - Le Cirque Collection, Dazzle & Delight & Bohemian Floral

Accessories: Queen & Co. - Felt fusion film strip, EK Success - Flower punch & Corner punch, Stanley - mason's twine

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

Happy Birthday to my Hubby!!

My wonderful Husband is celebrating his Birthday today!!

Instead of making him a sappy card (like I ususlly do) I decided to make a fun one. This new image from Mo's Digital Pencil was perfect. The inside just says "Happy Birthday Hot Lips!"

I am entering this in the weekly challenge at Mo's this week: Buttons and Bows.

Image: Mo's Digital Pencil - Veronica

Paper: My Mind's Eye-Bliss, Bazzill Basics-Rain

Accessories: Spellbinders-LabelsTwo, Baker's twine

Sometimes you just need a Friend

Sassy Cheryl's Challenge #55 - Nature

It's Tuesday and that means it's time again for another Sassy Cheryl's Challenge. YAY!!! The very talented and recently another year older Tracy is the hostess and she has picked the theme "Nature". Hope you had a Fabulous Birthday Tracy!

I picked "Gentle Friend" as my image this week. I have loved this image since the first day I discovered Cheryl's artistic talent. It is so versatile and adorable. All these short haired "Sassy Girls" remind me of my Savannah when she was little. Long legs, knobby knees, bobbed hair cut and of course the sassy attitude and sweetness. I think that's why I am drawn to Cheryl's images. I haven't made this one for anyone in particular so I guess it goes into the stash. You can never have enough on hand.

I hope you all will come and play along in the Nature challenge this week. As always, there is a chance you may win a Sassy Cheryl image.

Image: Sassy Cheryl's - "Gentle Friend"

Sentiment: The Doodle Pantry

Paper: Daisy D - Candy Apple Dot, DCWV - "Green" stack, Bazzill Basic - Red Devil & Pollen

Accessories: EK Success-Rock fern punch, Marvy punch-Circle 2 3/4", Scalloped circle 3", MS border punch, Liquid Pearls-butter cup, American Crafts Galaxy Marker-Milky Way White

Dream

Just Inklined Blog Hop!!!

Just Inklined is having a blog hop!! Our theme is Embossing...Anyhow, Anywhere!

If you got here from the very talented Karen's blog you are hopping along in the right direction. Next stop is the crafty Lydia's blog.

This image I used is called Calamity Janet. She is one independent, adventurous woman!! You can find here HERE. There are so many great images to choose from.

Here is the order of the hop if you happen to get lost along the way...

Joyce

Toni

Karen

Jeni (that's me)

Lydia

Meesch

Debbie

Jak

Cathy

Image: Just Inklined - Calamity Janet

Paper: Cosmo Cricket - Mischievous Max & Farmer's Market

Accessories: Cuttle bug - Swiss Dots & Divine Swirls embossing folders, Tim Holtz - Adage Ticket, Elements - Hemp cord, Baker's twine, Purple Daisy Designs - Clous stamp

Hooray, it's Christmas!

Sassy Cheryl's Challenge #41 - Use 2 Sassy Images
& Last weeks blog hop winner! WooHoo!


Judy is our Sassy Hostess with the mostest this week and she wants us to use "2" Sassy images on our project. I chose "Sassy Cheryl Winter Stamp" and "Christmas Packages".
This was one of those times where I start out with an idea in mind and by the time I am finished....it's a totally different result. At first I had pinks and browns chosen and I really don't know what happened. Lol

This week Cheryl has another one of her beautiful ceramic pieces up for grabs along with her usual Gift Certificate. That means 2 lucky winners again this week!!!




I hope you come join us for some Sassy fun this week. We love to see what you all create with Cheryl's beautiful images.

"DRUM ROLL PLEASE...."
Okay...I know you are all waiting to see who won the free Sassy Cheryl digi from last week's blog hop. So, the winner is......

#2 - Kristel!!

Kristel said...
ohhh isn't he the cutest!! So wonderful Jeni!! Hugs Kristel

Congratulations Kristel!! Enjoy your free Sassy image. Just hop on over to Cheryl's shop and pick an image and let us know which one your little heart desires.



Paper: Making Memories-Noel pack, Bazzill Basics-Ruby Slipper, Bitter Chocolate & Guacamole Accessories: Spellbinders-Standard Circles, EK Success-Rock Fern punch, twine, red & white baker's twine and misc. holly button

Precious Gift

Mo's Digital Pencil - Challenge #60

Theme: Glitz and Glimmer

Image: "I Even Love the Box"

I made this card for a friend who is celebrating her Granddaughter's first Christmas. There is no sweeter gift than the gift of Family. Hope you all are celebrating with the ones you love this Holiday Season.

Paper: K&Co.-Yuletide pack

Accessories: Spellbinders-Standard Circles, QuicKutz-Flourish, Cuttle Bug-Flower Vine #2 embossing folder, Thin Cuts-present, KaiserCraft-Pearls, Stickles-Cotton Candy, Inkadoo flocking powder-Linen white

Snowbuddy Loves You Like I Do

Sassy Cheryl's Challenge #40 - ♥ Love ♥ ***And a BLOG HOP***

Thanks for joining us on our first Sassy Cheryl's Blog Hop with a chance for you to win a free Sassy Cheryl digital image AND a Sassy Cheryl Snowman plate.
I'm the hostess this week for the challenge so if you arrived here from the Sassy Cheryl Challenge Blog you're on the right track. If you happen to get lost, just check back in the Challenge blog and follow the design team list. Each of us are going to select one winner from our comment section on our blogs. That means there is a winner for every DT member!
The hop runs from 5am Eastern November 30th to 5pm Eastern December 6th. The winners will be announced on Sassy Cheryl's Challenge blog on December 7th.

Here's the card I made for the hop!



My hubby and I celebrated our 18th Wedding Anniversary on Sunday and this is the card I made for him. We are a pretty sappy couple, but we love it and I honestly believe we were meant for each other. We are so blessed to have one another and two super kids. Happy Anniversary Honey! I love you more today than the day I married you. You are my lobster! (our little joke...lobsters mate for life) ♥


Now, your next stop in the hop is our talented Sassy guest designer Janetlynne. Hop on over to see what she has created for us and have some fun. Good luck and thanks for playing along with us.

Here's the order of the Hop...

Sassy Cheryl's Challenge blog
Jeni Tidwell - you are here
Janetlynne
Cathy Edgar
Dawn Lusk
Heather Huggins
Jackie Mooney
Jodi Ann Lee
Judy Kreucher
Kim Rhead
Tracy Jackson
Peggy Marsh


This is the Sassy Cheryl Snowman plate up for grabs! Isn't it adorable?!?



Paper: K&Co.-"Lovely" and "Yuletide" paper packs

Accessories: EK Success-Journal plate & bracket punch, MS-Snowflake punch, Jenni Bowlin-Bingo card, Studio G-Sentiment stamp, Studio 6-Snowflakes stamp, Cuttle Bug-Snowflakes embossing folder, misc heart button and Bakers twine