Oldie But Goodie - Anniversary Edition

Well, the baby count is down to 9 days till our due date......9 days left to get things organized....

We're both curious if she'll wait for her scheduled day, or if she'll decide to come when we're not expecting her.......we shall see!

Happy Oldie But Goodie Thursday and 

HAPPY 52 Anniversary to my In-Laws!

They'll be celebrating the big day this coming Monday - WOW - 52 years!

So of course there must be a special card to celebrate that milestone......

Here's a little oldie I dusted off

Image - Bugaboo Stamps - Oval Roses

Papers - Miscellaneous from my scrappy bin

Tools - EK Success Border Punch, Cuttlebug & Nesties

Extra STUFF - Dimensionals & BLING

Thanks so much for stopping by today - Happy Thursday!

Hugs & Happy Days!

Challenge Submissions:
Sister Act Card Challenge - W, Cards. - No. 71 - Anything Goes

4 Krafty Girlz - 2W, E3 (W1 of 2) # 25 Anything Goes

Anything Goes!

It's an Anything Goes day at Bugaboo and today I thought I'd share with you the Anniversary card I made for my hubby. On August 15, we'll be celebrating our 11 year Wedding Anniversary (and a few weeks later, the birth of our first baby).  Wow, talk about lots of things to celebrate this month!  :)

Image - Bugaboo Stamps - Ladybug Block Trio

Papers - Miscellaneous papers from my stash including PTI cardstocks

Tools - EK Success Border punch

Be sure to join the fun at The Bug Blog and play along with this weeks Anything Goes Challenge.

Hugs & Happy Days!

It's B-I-N-G-O Time @ Bugaboo

Happy Saturday - It's BINGO day at Bugaboo!!

What kind of Bingo are you in the mood to use today?

I created this Anniversary card from my In-Laws who celebrated their 51st Anniversary last month.  Can you way WOW?!  51 years!  

So, this Anniversary card, I used the following BINGO - Player's Choice, Embossing & Primary Colors

Image - Bugaboo Stamps - Ava & Deacon Love Word

Papers - Miscellaneous from my scrappy bin

Coloring - Copics

Tools - EK Success Border Punch

Extra STUFF - Pearls, Dimensionals, Stickles & Doodling

Head over to The Bug Blog and join the B-I-N-G-O FUN!

Hugs & Happy Tropical Days!

Oldie But Goodie: Belated Anniversary Edition

Another great Oldie But Goodie Day at The Bug Blog.

So, because we were on vacation for our anniversary and because it was absolute CHAOS when we were trying to GET to vacation, I didn't get a chance to share with you a little Anniversary card I whipped up for my Hubby!

10 years ago August 15, my wonderful hubby and I got married during the East Coast Black Out of 2003 - no power and boy did we fly by the seat of our pants on our wedding day.

Everything that could have gone wrong did - it rained 3 hours before our ceremony (and we were getting married outside), I was loading a generator with my daddy into the back of his pick-up at 7 am on my wedding day, my sister lost my husband's wedding ring as we were getting ready to walk down the aisle.  We had a porta-pottie on the patio - we had hamburgers, hot dogs and chicken on the grill for our meal - but even with all the things that didn't go as we'd planned, we had an UNFORGETTABLE wedding day - and we celebrated with so many special people in our lives, family and friends.  We can't help but smile when we think of all the craziness we dealt with on our special day, but WOW, it was truly AMAZING.
And 10 years later, it seems like just yesterday!

Image - Bugaboo Stamps - Jack and Diane (merged a little part of another Bugaboo Image for the Heart)

Papers - Miscellaneous papers from my Scrappy Bin

Coloring - Copics

Extra STUFF - Metallic BLING, Dimensionals, Doodling, ColorBox Ink & Miscellaneous Sentiment Stamp

Visit The Bug Blog and see what Oldies are seeing the light of day today!

Hugs & Happy Tropical Days!

10 Year Aruban Anniversary!

So my hubby and I just returned from our Aruban Anniversary trip - it's been 10 years that we've been married, which just doesn't seem possible....it seems like just yesterday!  As some of you know, Glen and I were married during the East Coast Black out of 2003.  As if getting married isn't stressful enough, we got married with NO POWER!  Can you say crazy?!

Well, we had a WONDERFUL time - relaxing, sand, sun, surf (and adult cocktails on the beach) - it was the PERFECT anniversary trip!  And POWER was included! :)

So, because I have very few projects together for this week since we've been done for nearly 2 weeks and it's been a month since I've been in my studio, I thought I'd share with you a few photos from our Aruban Paradise  :)

Ready for the Caribbean Sunshine?

 This was our view every morning when we had breakfast - pretty breath taking, huh?

Our Feet in the Sand Photo (we have one of these from EVERY vacation we've taken since we've been Married)

Dinner at the Ginger an Asian Fusion restaurant - YUMMO!

 On our last day on vacation, my hubby had to take a pic of his breakfast plate.
Needless to say after nearly 2 weeks of breakfasts like these, he's given up bacon, sausage & eggs for a bit.  :)

Gorgeous Beach view from our balcony - Every morning over coffee!

One of Glen's many scaly lizardly friends.

 Another view from our balcony at a different angle

Dinner at The Red Parrot - FABULOUS Beef Tenderloin!  YUMMO squared!

Twilight on the beach one evening

Yep, so those are a few of the crazy amount of the photos we've taken.
They make me smile just looking at them.  Can't wait to get them printed and start putting them in the scrapbook.

Oh and before I forget, I MUST share a funny shirt we picked up.
The FRONT of the shirt says "Chill..."
And the BACK of the shirt....

Yep, welcome back to reality! :)

Hugs & Happy Tropical Days!

Bugaboo Stamps - Oldie But Goodie

Yep, it's Thursday and that means it's a Bugaboo Oldie But Goodie Day!  =)

Glen's mom and dad celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary this summer and this was the card I whipped up (yep, it's taken me THIS LONG to share the card with you).  =)

I just LOVE Stella & Gus and this is no exception.  

Image - Bugaboo Stamps - Stella & Gus - Marriage - Marriage Curable

Papers - Miscellaneous scraps from my scrappy bin

Coloring - Copics

Tools - CM Corner Punch

Extra STUFF - Stickles, Dimensionals and Ribbon from my ribbon stash

Head over to The Bug Blog and see what the rest of the designers did.

Hugs & Happy Days!

Happy Anniversary!!

With an Oldie But Goodie Day at Bugaboo Stamps and Catch The Bug! =)

My Mom and Dad In-Law are celebrating their Anniversary today and we mailed off this adorable Gus & Stella Anniversary card to get them in the celebratin' mood!  =)

Of course, with today being an Oldie But Goodie, These two oldies are perfect for today - wouldn't you agree?

 Image - Bugaboo Stamps "Stella Love" Collection Person to Annoy

Paper - Bazzill & DCWV Elegant Paper stack from my stash (been there A LONGGGGG While)

Coloring - Copics (E50, E21, E32, E33, R24, R27, R29, V15, V17, B21, B24, C1, C3, C5)

Extra STUFF - Sheer Ribbon from my stash, Miscellaneous Sentiment Stamp, Doodling, Dimensionals & Stickles (Diamond)

Want some more Oldie inspiration??  Head on over to The Bug Blog and check out what the Design Team did with some more Oldie digis and be inspired.  =)

Don't forget too - you've still got time to join us for our Summer is for the Birds (and Bees) Challenge.

Hugs & Happy Days!

Shopping Our Stash - C10 - Red or Ribbons Or Roses

Make it Monday - always Anything Goes

Kenny K Krafty Girlz - 1E, SIO - Layers

Little Claire's  - M, 3E, SIO - #12 Wedding/Anniversary (until mid Sept)

Yep, Anniversary's ROCK this month!

So, in addition to my in-laws celebrating an Anniversary this month, our friends Susan and Kris are celebrating their 2 year Anniversary.  It is 2 years, right?  Seems like just yesterday we were celebrating your special day with you!

So, to celebrate, an adorable little wedding couple from Bugaboo Stamps.

Aren't they just the cutest??

Image - Bugaboo Stamps "A Kids View - Our Wedding Couple"

Paper - From my stash - Bazzill Chocolate & Heidi Grade Designs Print (the paper is actually some of the paper she used for their wedding invites - yep, digging into my scrap box)!

Technique - Copics for coloring

Tools - Nesties Frame

Extra STUFF - Studio G Stamp (cherish), Color Box Chestnut Roan, Wire Ribbon (from my stash), Stickles & Bling
I think after today's Anniversary, we're all Anniversaried out until November.  Stay tuned!
Hugs & Smiles!

Happy Anniversary!

I don't know about you, but we always look forward to our Anniversary. Usually we have our Black Out BBQ and celebrate with our family and friends. This year was a little different, but we can't wait to celebrate again next year.

We have a few Anniversaries that we're celebrating this month other than ours.

My In-Laws celebrate their Anniversary on August 25 (tomorrow) so I thought I'd share with you a little Anniversary Card I put together for them.

 Paper - Love paper: Designed by me :)

Dark Purple Cardstock from my stash

Light Purple Sparkley paper - Coredinations (LOVE this sparkley paper!!)

Cricut - Yep been breakin' this out a little lately!  Beyond Birthdays "LOVE" cut at 1.5"
Extra STUFF - Bling and on the inside I used the MS punch on some sparkley purple paper to finish it off.
Happy Early Anniversary Mom & Dad!
Thanks so much for stoppin' by today!  I hope you've had a super crafty kind of day.
If you haven't stopped by Shelly's Images today, you should definitely stop by.  Ms. Marion's Tutorial today is showing you how to do an awesome cloud background like I've used here and here (thanks to Marion giving me a terrific link.
Anyway, check it out and make sure you follow us - we have lots of great stuff up our sleeve to share with you! ;o)
Hugs & Smiles!

7 Years Ago Today...

I married by Best Friend and Love of My Life!

While we didn't have power, it rained, a ring was lost BUT found - everything went off without a hitch! 

It was one of the most wonderful days of our lives together and I look forward to more wonderful days to come!

Happy Anniversary My Love!

Love

I wanted to share this with you real quick today - I was able to spend sometime in my studio yesterday (my reward after all the spring cleaning!!) and this was one of the cards I finished up.  My mom and dad are celebrating their 42nd Wedding Anniversary tomorrow - can you believe it - 42 years?! 

So, for a special couple, a special card.

It's been ages since I've made a long skinny card like this, but I love how it turned out.

Image - Fluffles from Stampendous

Technique - Magic Colored Pencil Technique

Paper - Red & Black Cardstock, Daisy Bucket Black & White stripe

Cricut - Love cut from the Sweethearts Cartridge

Miscellaneous - Black & White Brad; Making Memories & Ribbon Flower created by me from ribbon in my stash.  It's a multi-layer brad buddy flower - I'm so pleased with how it looks - the pic doesn't do it justice!.

The Inside reads - To Love, Laughter and Happily Every After!

The Ribbon Flower was actually created based on a Technique Tuesday Challenge to use ribbon in a different way than you usually do on Scrap-Friendzy.  I love the way this turned out so much, you can bet I'll be making more brad buddy flowers to go on Natalie's scrapbook pages!!

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

I always love hearing from everyone!

Happy Craftin'!

Min

Happy Anniversary!

To one adorable couple!!

Today our friends Susan and Kris are celebrating their first anniversary!
Aren't they just the cutest?!So, the card Glen and I sent to help them celebrate their special first anniversary was this one - I used the colors from their wedding to create it.
And I even got to put some ink on some stamps that hadn't seen any in a while.

Paper - Metallic Brown & Cream paper (artsy.licious - Chatter Box )Archivers
Ribbon - Michael's last fall
Stamped/Embossed Quote - Marriage set - Joann's, Champagne Glasses - Hanna Stamps
Ink - Lightening Black - Dew Drops/Embossed w/Clear powder
Extras - Bling (it's not an Anniversary card without a little bling!)
Happy Anniversary guys!
Happy Craftin' and Thanks for stopping by today!
Happy Monday!
Min

A Challenge and Some Inspiration!

So I came across this awesome site, Scrap Friendzy about a month ago and joined (it's free, fun, motivational & inspirational!) The ladies on the site are wonderful sweet & creatively supportive. Each day, they post a crafty challenge - One day it may be Using a specified sketch to create a layout, Using a quote, using a certain technique for a card, etc. The fun part is that you get to see everyone elses creations using the same 'challenge'.

So, one of the challenges was one that Ronda chose - it was to use a sketch to create a LO. Now, I'm not normally one to use other's sketches. I usually sketch a LO with my ideas and chicken scratch before I start cutting. But, I have to tell you, I REALLY enjoyed this challenge. And on top of that I LOVE the way it turned out!!!

This is Glen and I celebrating our 5th Anniversary in Aruba this past August.

Can you see why I love the way it turned out?? :o)

The quote says, "Life is not measured by the number of breaths you take, but by the moments that take your breath away".

So, if you need of some creative inspiration or a challenge, stop by and visit.

Happy Creating!!

Min