Lilly's Valentine Box

Here are pictures of the box that I decorated for Lilly to take to school and collect her valentines in.
The "My Valentine" was in my swap stash, I actually made it about 3 years ago (had the Xyron PCS then to cut the letters!)

"LILLY" letters are from A Child's Year, along with the side view of the girl on one of the sides.

Blog Candy Update!

WOW! I can't believe the wonderful response that I've gotten!

Please be patient.. if you don't see your comment it's because it's probably one that I still have to approve.. I'm writing the names down as I approve them, and been working the last few days, and heading out of town tomorrow, but I hope to get caught up on the names and get everyone posted.

There's still time to enter, just comment on THIS POST
Also, just a note, as I've seen it in the comments. Memory Making Crafts is Ran by Cindy S out of New York, it is not my store, however all blog candy items will be shipping from her Store. Cindy is AWESOME! and you can check her store out at Memory Making Crafts

MORE Blog CANDY!!!

Due to the HUGE response, and now having over 500 Followers!!! I have decided to add to the BLOG CANDY!!!

All comments still need to be on the ORGINAL POST and all comments on the ORGINAL POST will qualify for the Give-a-ways. If you have already commented on the ORGINAL POST Then no need to comment again (unless you want to comment on this post - but that will not get you extra entries :)

There will now be THREE give-a-ways!

The First , will be the winter mini's::::

I am also giving away.... ONE EVERY DAY PAPER DOLLS!!!!!

And.. finally... Unity in America Stamp Set, Featuring 18 Stamps. These stamps are Pre Cut - Unmounted Red Rubber with mounted on Cling foam. This stamp set is EXCUSIVE to Memory Making Crafts!

So... Head on over to THE ORGINAL POST and leave a comment (if you have NOT already done so!) to be entered for these great goodies!! Winner will be drawn and posted on FEBRUARY 11th, 2010

Word Books!

Here are two word books that I made!

Anna is cut out with Doodletype, and Max is Basecamp.
Both bound with my Bind it All

Altered Tin

Here is a tin that I altered for a prize on my Bingo Group! June was our Winner that month, and the theme was cards, with a bonus of an altered tin. So I decorated the tin, and filled it with the cards that the other members had sent in as their contribution to the prize pot.

Target $1 spot for the brads, the flowers were a gift and I can't remember what brand. The butterfly border was plain silver, and then I used my alcohol inks to color it.

This was cut from Walk in my Garden - the flower pot - and then embossed with "traffic jam" I then used Primas as the flowers.

This was a rustic metal piece that I found in my stash... I covered it in clear ink and poured clear embossing powder on it, and then I used my heat emobssing gun on it

WINTER MINI BLOG CANDY!!!!

BLOG CANDY!!!

From Cricut Creations by amkscrap AND Memory Making Crafts

I am giving away....To ONE lucky person... one of each of the Winter Mini's!!

**When It's Cold Outside**

**Very Merry Tags**

**Snow Friends**

All you have to do is....

ONE - Become a Follower if you're not already (or subscribe to the emails - winner will be blogged on here, so this is an easy way to see who the winner is!)

TWO - Leave a comment on THIS POST!

THREE - If you BLOG about this, get an additional entry - just leave a comment on here with a link to your post. Don't have a blog? NO problem!

You can also add the link to your Facebook Page!

(Amanda's Facebook Page Link <--- Add me as a friend! )

***Max 2 entries per person, one for leaving a comment and one for spreading the word***

Then, with Random.org, I will choose a Random winner!

You have till FEBRUARY 10th 2010,

winner will be drawn and posted on FEBRUARY 11th, 2010

Join us at MMC's Yahoo Group for Fun and Group Only Deals and Specials!

Valentines - Completed!

Well... even tho the Vikes didn't win the game on Sunday night.. they played one heck of a game! And... thankfully... Lilly still wants Packer / Viking Valentines even after that! That's my girl!

So.. without further ado... Here they are completed..

EDPD to make Favre and Rodgers
Football Embossed with Tiny Mesh (? I think..)
Heart cut from Gypsy Wanderings and stamped with a Studio G Dollar Stamp Set.
Background paper is Bazzill Bling
Punch is Martha Stewart Arch Lattice

Brett and Aaron - So Cute!

Lilly Requested Vikings and Packers for her Valentines this year.. I'm not done with them, but these guys are TOO CUTE not to share!
Mr. Aaron Rodgers on the Left, and Mr. Brett Favre on the right
Cut with Every Day Paper Dolls.
G on Aaron is Alphalicious, and Horns on Brett are actually Shoes (Thanks to Emily from the cricut board for this tip!)

Stamps are Peachy Keen (Simple Simons I think!)

Hopefully Tomorrow, I'll have a post of the finished product!

((GO VIKINGS))

Valentine For Lilly

Here is the Valentine that I made for Miss Lilly (my Daughter)

Created on my Gypsy (file to come soon!) with Home Accents.

Solid Paper is Bazzill Bling, Heart patterened paper is Paper Studio.

Embossed with D'Vine Swirl.

Thanks for looking!

Once Upon a Princess - NEW

OMG.. this is such a CUTE CART!!!

PC Saved me $400!

Finally, PC releases something that I DON'T want! LOL
Here is the New Cricut Cake Machine, debuting at CHA
The roller is different than the regular E, there's more "protecting" silicone on the keypad and the cart holder. and it comes in a "kitchen aid" red. MSRP $399.99
Oh, and can't forget about the exclusive "Cake Basics" cartridge - shapes and a font!
PC removed all the images off their site... but these are the ones that I had saved on my computer!

And.. on a Sad Note :(

Mr. Willie has passed away. Willie was my friend's best friend. He's part Austrailian Shepard / Border Collie. He was adopted when he was about 2-3 years old, and has spend the last 5 years with his wonderful master. Willie loved taking walks in the park, going for Coffee at the Coffee Cat, and burying his toys in the pillows. He went to many different places including two trips to Colorado, and even stayed at the Hilton in Minneapolis.

On Sunday, January 10, 2010 was Willie's final day on Earth. His spine and stomach had masses of Cancer, and he was unable to move, eat, drink and do what he loved to do. He is awaiting at the Rainbow Bridge where his best friend, Beth, will join him in the future. As for now, he's enjoying his pain free life up in Heaven.

This is the card that I made for my friend.. Doggie was cut out with SCAL, and so were the wings. Wings embossed with D'vine swirl and highlighted with stickles.

Rest in Peace Willie. You are missed very much!!

Baby Card

Here's another baby Card... that I made for a friend and his wife. They had a Baby Girl on 1/13/10, and her name is Braelyn

Here's a few shots to show the 3D..

Baby Carriage from New Arrival, "Baby" cut with the Gypsy.

Copic Instructor Sally Lynn Joins Us February 6th Do Not Miss This!

Hi Everyone!! Here is some information on specific info regarding the upcoming day of classes, February 6th. Taking all three Classes (recommended) is $120. Each class individually is $40. You won't want to miss these workshops, especially if you are just learning your Copics, you can't ask for a better opportunity to learn them locally. Cindy will be finalizing which hotel we will be at this weekend but it will be near by (Suffolk County, Long Island). Registrations are very limited as she can only teach so many at one time. Please email Cindy S at Memory Making Crafts to confirm your registration.

Workshop Titles and Descriptions:
1. Copic Markers What How & WOW!
Saturday, February 6th, 2010 10:00am - noon

What is so special about Copic markers? These markers go way beyond coloring stamped images to multi-surface applications on cardstock, transparencies, fabric and more surfaces than you can imagine. Learn about the different styles of markers, and how the markers work, without the revealing brushstrokes so often associated with marker coloring. Unlock the secrets to choosing from the incredible 334 colors for blending and shading. Hands-on practice using four blending techniques that build upon each other and culminate with a three page handout that is yours to keep for reference and practice. An airbrushing demonstration will also be included as time allows. Class taught by Sally Lynn MacDonald, North American Certification Trainer and Design Team member for Copic Marker / Imagination International.

2. Clearly Capable™ Acrylic Album, featuring Copic airbrushing (Spring/Valentine Theme, cause we need a little sunshine! NOT pictured, picture is for illustration purposes only)

Saturday, February 6th, 2010 - 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Clear Acrylic products are all the rage and this class will show you how to not only cope with the design challenges of a clear surface - but how to make it SHINE. We'll expose the clear surface and show you how to maximize your supplies along with ways to embellish and enhance the surface with epoxies, ink and getting double-duty from your embellishments. Sally Lynn will make it clear and complete in simply no time at all with techniques that you can use on all your clear projects. This technique-packed workshop will focus on Copic Marker ink and airbrushing as well as Glimmer Mist and the many surfaces and techniques used to color with them. From layering colors on transparencies, to airbrushing on acrylic as well as coloring 'bling', epoxy stickers, flowers and chipboard, Sally Lynn will guide you through every surface to go way above and beyond stamped images to altering everything. NOTE: this class was taught at CHA-Summer in Orlando – and now available in a Spring/Valentine theme!

What to bring: Trimmer, scissors, Fabritac adhesive and your favorite dry adhesive. A Cropadile tool or hole punch is helpful.

3. Prima Card Buffet, Glimmer Mist, Copic and Spellbinders, Oh My!
Saturday, February 6th, 2010 – 4:30pm – 6:30pm

Join Sally Lynn as she puts on her apron and presents this delectable delight - 2 hours of creating as many cards as you can possibly get done with gorgeous papers, lace, flowers, and the 'buffet of Prima goodness'...all laid out complete with crystals, leaves, buttons, ribbon, bling and flowers in every color you can crEATe with! Glimmer Mist techniques will be covered in depth. Bring your own stamps to add extra helping of coloring with Copic Markers too with brand new product to be released at Winter CHA

More Christmas Photos :)

This is another Just too cute not to post picture! (ok, well pictures :)
Here is Uncle Eric (my Brother) as "KEN" playing Barbies :)

And here's another of Miss Lilly!