Thankful

Hi Everyone!

I can't believe that Thanksgiving is only 2 weeks away!

I love this time of year-- the colors of Autumn, the crisp cool air, the crunch of leaves as you walk across the yard, and the anticipation of the Holidays to come.

I am thankful for all of the blessings that have come my way this year.

I am thankful for the health of my family.

I am thankful for my Church and the family I have become a part of.

I am thankful for my "real life" friends and the friends I have made through this blog (you all know who your are!).

I am thankful for my job and my husband's job.

I am thankful for having a mind and 2 hands that allow me to be creative and expressive.

For this A2 size card, I used Inkadinkadoo 1" Stamps covered in Perfect Pearls.

I covered the entire stamped layer with Claudine Hellmuth Studio Multi-Meduim Gloss.  I LOVE Claudine! (I got to meet her back in September.  She is so sweet and her products are fantastic!)

The brown layer was embossed with the Tim Holtz Distressed Edges Sizzix folder and then wrapped with 

Harvest Crinkle ribbon from 3 Girl JAM.

The stamped image layer was attached to the brown layer with 4 brads in the corners.

I love how this turned out!!

A few challenges:

More than Favors

Whimsical Designs

Die Cuttin' Divas
2 Sisters Challenge Blog

The Kraft Journal

Thanks for stopping by!

Celebrate!

Hi Everyone!

I wanted to take a quick minute an show off a Birthday card that I made for my cousin Elizabeth.

A friend of hers is throwing a "Card Shower" and asked everyone to send a card to help celebrate Elizabeth's Birthday!

It is a 5"x5" card.

The cuts are from the Teresa Collins Sophisticated Cartridge.  The background cuts are cut at 5" and the sentiment is cut at 1.5".

I absolutely LOVE this cartridge!

For all the Girly Girls- this is the one for you!

Linking up with Birthday Sundaes!

Thanks for stopping by!

Winner of It's All About Catitude Blog Hop

Hi Everyone!

First of all- I can't believe I forgot to choose a winner for the It's All About Catitude Blog Hop!!

Have you ever had "Real Life" get in the way of your blogging and crafting (my "Fun Life")?

Well, that's exactly what happened.

The winner of my blog candy, which is a small assortment of crafting goodies, is:

Leah from Leah's Card Designs!!

Congratulations Leah!  I'm sending you and e-mail to get your mailing address!

Thanks for stopping by!

Guest Designer Wednesday Spotlight

Hi Everyone!

Today is a the First Ever Wednesday Guest Designer Spotlight at
3 Girl JAM!

I thought it was fitting that the first "Guest Designers" be the Girls who make the magic happen!

What better way to start this out than with the 3 Girls of 3 Girl JAM!

"J" is for Julie (that's me!)

Here is a little sneak peek of a new product being made and "tested" right now!

I am starting to make all of my Christmas cards already!  I just got the new Scandinavian Christmas Cartridge- and I love it!!  There are super cute, and super easy cuts on this cartridge- a must have in my opinion.  I bought one, and since I love it so much-- I bought another one.  A giveaway in the near future??  I think so.....

"A" is for Avery

Featuring "Hot Chocolate" Crinkle Ribbon and Vintage Buttons

Avery is 10 years old and very creative!  She whipped this up in about 20 minutes!  She even tied her own bow!

"M" is for Mackenzie

Featuring "Ice Blue" Crinkle Ribbon

Mackenzie is my other 10 year old!  She is also super creative- and a bit of a perfectionist!  Mackenzie likes to use inks and stamps and does a fantastic job of coordinating colors!

If you are interested in being a future Guest Designer for the 3 Girl JAM Wednesday Spotlight, please contact us at 3girljam@gmail.com

Fall Wreath

Hi Everyone!

I made a Fall Themed wreath about a month ago and FINALLY got it hung up on my front door!

Why do I put off doing things that are so easy to do!?!

I wanted to make sure I hung it up in the Fall- before the snow starts to fly here.  Since I heard that it may snow in the next day or so- I figured I better get my rear in gear and hang it up!

I love how this wreath turned out- and I love it even more now that it's hanging on my front door!

This was made entirely from the DCWV Harvest stack.  If you are a fan of Autumn- you must get this paper.  It's beautiful.

The bottom layer large paper cones are 6" squares rolled into a cone shape and hot glued onto a cardboard wreath shape.

The next layer is made with 4.5" squares rolled into cones and hot glued on to the bottom layer.

All the flowers were cut with the Cricut Flower Shoppe cartridge.

I wrapped some Hand Dyed Crinkle Ribbon throughout the wreath and tied it into a little bow.

A couple challenges:

Paper Cutz

 Paper Playtime

Thanks for stopping by!

Halloween 2011- My Girlies

Hi Everyone!

Halloween 2011 is almost over.

So long are the days when my girlies dressed us as Princesses and Unicorns.

Or even Witches (Good and Evil)

This year the 10 year old girls dressed as Zomies and Vampires (or at least the Bride of Dracula!)

I was very impressed with how the girls made their own costumes this year!  Mackenzie made her own skirt and veil (I helped with the flowers and the flowers on her shirt).  Avery cut up her clothes and helped with the blood stains.  If you did not know- Fire Brick Red Distress re-inker and Alcohol Ink in Ginger, make very realistic looking blood stains!  (Just in case you need to make blood stains- YUCK!)

Her serious (and evil vampiress side)

Freaky!

No more candy for me tonight!  I'm headed for a total sugar coma any minute!

Thanks for stopping by!

It's all about Catitude Blog Hop

Hi Everyone!

Welcome to the It's All About Catitude Blog Hop!!

If you happened to just drop by today (Thank you!), make sure you stop by  Barbara's blog at http://barbarab3.blogspot.com/ to start the Hop from the beginning!

I love my cats- all 3 of them.

Here is Odin (tan), Freya (calico), and Cleo (black).

I don't really have a favorite...

Okay- maybe I do.... What can I say- she likes to craft with me!

The purpose of today's Hop is to celebrate National Cat Day and recognize our Fabulous Feline Friends!

Odin and Freya were farm kitties (who probably wouldn't have made it very long if I hadn't adopted them) and Cleo was adopted from a local animal shelter.

This image reminds me of Odin.
I have had him since he was 6 weeks old.  He is almost 14 years old!
I've had Freya since she was 8 weeks old- her and Odin are litter mates!
Miss Cleo is 1 year old.  I have had her since she was 8 weeks old.

One lucky follower will win some blog candy!!
(Which will be an assortment of Bling!)

All you have to do is tell me what you have for a pet

and what it's name is!

Random.org will choose a winner who will be announced on Monday!
Make sure you check out Barbara's blog- she has an awesome Grand Prize!!

Your next stop is Lynda!

Thanks for stopping by!


Here's the full line up in case you get lost:

1. Barbara B. http://barbarab3.blogspot.com/
2. Crafty and Green (Tina) - http://craftyandgreen.blogspot.com
3. Haidee http://created2bunique.blogspot.com/
4. Janet S http://ladyluvbug.blogspot.com/
5. Vicki http://scrapbookingcreationsbyvicki.blogspot.com/
6. Linda T http://www.lindascreativity.blogspot.com
7. Lisa http://handmadewithlove-lisa.blogspot.com/
8. Jamie http://myamusinglife.blogspot.com
9. Gill http://scrappincreationsbygillm.blogspot.com
10. Princess Penelope. http://thescrapbookingqueen-princesspenelope.blogspot.com/
11. Gina http://californiascrappin-gcinderella21.blogspot.com
12.  Inga  http://mommahobbit.blogspot.com/
13. Vicki R - http://mawmawsthoughts.blogspot.com/
14.  Yvette L. http://gammascreativecorner.blogspot.com/
15.  Wendy T.http://www.gilbyscraftster.blogspot.com/
16.  Julie K- http://jk-littlebitofbling.blogspot.com/
17 Lynda B. http://memoriesintyme.blogspot.com/
18. Shannon M. - http://www.purplelionpaper.com/blog