Rose pens....

Here are a couple of my roses that I made out of duct tape. You kind find all sorts of tutorials on youtube. I made mine of course different then how they show them. I really liked how they turned out looking life like. Pretty fun. Also to be quite different I came up with up with using them as a pen. Made sturdy by really inforcing the middle with more green tape. Hope you like my creation will be making more when I get back from vacation.

smiles...Tammy

I know that these are different but I figured I would go ahead and enter them in a flower challenge...

http://corrosivechallengesbyjanet.blogspot.com/

OSAAT....feeling *Sunni*

This is my last card for One Stitch at a Time's Design Team. With it being summer and things being so busy I can not commit 100%. I have enjoyed sooooo much working with them and showcasing the wonderful creators. I hope to continue entering in challenges and that you will as well.
Make sure to check out their sale on my sidebar on top right. They have some wonderful images just like the ones I have showcased these last 3 months.

Here is a card I made with Beary Dust-Sue. Her name is "Sunni". I used my pencils to color her in lightly and chalked the white background with blue. I even inked the edges of the card in green.
I figured I would take a different approach to the stars and stripes. I hope you like the stripes in the button and star background. Even used a Star fish as she is a "beacher". Background paper was from Tweety Jill.
I love her stuff...she actually lives in Florida so I go to craft functions where she is.

Entered into challenges:
Summer Daisy Doodles
Extra dimension Pixie Cottage
Summer Tellensplace
Summer Stampindesignteam
Stars http://papercutzchallenge.blogspot.com/

Just a some sweet images...

Here are just a couple of little things I whipped up. I wanted to work with the free image from Victoria case Yahoo's group. So made a flip bookmarker.
She is just adorable sitting on her leaf.



Then I worked with this sweet image drawing a blank where I did get it. But she is just sweet with those sunflowers. I did some faux stitching and layering and inking. Trying to focus on the image and try some different color combos.

Hope everyone is having a wonderful summer.
I have been working on a Christmas project and am almost done with it. Loving the way it is turning out.

Leaving next week on vacation so crafting will be kinda scarce. Please don't forget me. smiles...Tammy

Sweet banner....butterflies and birdies

A tag banner.

I used my cricut to cut the shapes.

Made paper flower things...Not sure what they are called but they were fun to make.

Used a wonderful sticker set I won from Everyday Cricut. The birds & butterflies were rub-ons.

I added some sticker words and plastic sticker word "sharing".

Used my stickles and ink all over the place. I am pretty pleased with it.

Oh the wonderful papers are from My Minds Eye (Deanna Rutter). They make the best feeling papers...so sturdy.

I posted twice today...showing some of my collections below. :)




Entered into challenges:
Stickers- Pile it on
Stickers-WEE memories
Pink and Girly BEE-crafty

A few of my collections....something different!

See even though I am in a house full of boys...I can now bring out the feminine side of me. I love my Boyds bear collections...Oh and have I said it before that Daisies are my favorite flower....haha...of course I have!

I love my bike!!!
Here is a mix of Antique that I just love...and some new collections in the mist of them.
I have my collection of Avon cars that was for the boys. I have added lace and beads to girlie them up some. haha...

Here are some of my headvases....I try to protect them.

This cabinet has had a baseball bat to it and I had my hubby put in plexiglass this time.

Can you believe it...they broke a chunk out of it. I have this for many years.

Taking the abuse of little fella's.

I am sure I have shown this lighting fixture before. I made the yo-yo's (look like flowers) and the heart pillows. Added some beads and love the outcome. If my hubby's back was not so bad right now I would have him take this down so I could spray paint the black. hmmmmm a project for the future. Too heavy for me. :(

I have decided to step down from my design team at One Stitch at a Time. This Sunday will be my last post for the Team. Though I would love for all of you to join in on their challenges as they are really fun ones. The Digi creators are the best! Things are too busy over the summer for me and I can't commit a 100% so it is best. I will be around and still crafting when I can. I hope everyone enjoys there summer. We have lots planned....vacations to Tennessee and I am even going to New York first time with my sister in laws. Sooooo excited for that girl trip.

So please come back and check out my posts and maybe a candy give away soon.

Hugs...and Smiles...Tammy

OSAAT new challenge...seeing two

You want to see my new shoes....Well actually they are just a little to small for me so they work just right on my table. I made two of them for the newest challenge over at OSAAT.We are wanting to see two of something in my case that is the shoes.

I used a lovely image from Stitchy from her shop on my left sidebar.

They are Pearls and leather.

I made the sweet tag and inked it and layered it. Using the stamp from Sassy which is "2 of a kind"...then "Hello" stamp.

Entered into challenge: http://ilovedigichallenge.blogspot.com/

monochromatic http://craftaliciouschallenges.blogspot.com/
sugar and spice http://www.totallygorjuss.blogspot.com/

So come on over and join in the fun at OSAAT this week.
Let's see two of something.
Also, check out the other lovely Design Team members and their creations.



If you want to give it a go here is the link for the shoes...

http://www.creatingkeepsakes.com/content_downloads/Ladies_Shoe_Template_-_CK_Version.pdf

Tealight card

Some fun card that I decided to give a whirl. I remember back when when I seen a tealight card from someone that did not speak english. So I couldn't read the instructions and there was no template. I decided I would come up with my own way of making them. They turned out!

Yipee!!!! I made a bookmarker as the pull out. Used my Stampin Up stamp...Lots of inking too.

Here is the link to a site that makes them...hope it helps you.

I am debating on selling these in my Etsy shop. Let me know what you think.
Going out for the day...So have a wonderful Saturday!!!
smiles...Tammy
Entered into challenge:
http://stampchallenges.blogspot.com/2010/06/something-summer-challenge.html

The Dad box for my hubby...

I wanted to make a goodie box for my hubby from the kids.

So I let my youngest pick out the designs...and he chose the Graphic 45 ones.

I used my homemade gable box that I made with my gypsy/cricut.

I am soooooooo proud that it actually worked. It is lots of shapes put together to make it.

I used ribbon,brads, bling on the ribbon too.

Don't forget the inking...haha

Entering this in a challenge over at http://fantabulouscricut.blogspot.com/.
Which is dad and had to use a cricut cut. Which in my case was many to create the box.Entered Father's day challenges:

http://peartreedesigns.blogspot.com/2010/06/challenge-4-fathers-day.html

http://simpledoodles.blogspot.com/2010/06/sd-19-just-4-you-dad.html

http://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2010/06/craft-54-fathers-daymens-cards.html

http://papercutzchallenge.blogspot.com/2010/06/paper-cutz-challenge-45.html

3d- http://papercubed.blogspot.com/

Victorian dress card.

Decided not to do a digi card this time and instead used a victorian image on this one.

I cut the opening with my cricut. Embossed it in my cuttlebug.

Added bling and embellishments.

Used My mind's eye card backing. Enjoy your day!

smiles...Tammy

Entered in challenge: out of comfort zone. Never made a card like this before.

http://artfulinkables.blogspot.com/2010/06/think-ink-challenge-22.html

Jaxten's Birthdy card.

Here I made a birthday card for Jaxten....his birthday is Thursday. He is going to be a whopping 12 years old. He is sooooooooooooo precious! This is my first pop up box card....thanks to my friend Ann for showing me how to make one.

Have a Super Monday all my blogging friends...If I have not come to blog lately it is because my summer gets mighty busy. I have a sick little one too...his sinuses. :(

Tilda on a joy fold card

I tried a new type card called the Joy fold card. It was really simple to do. Sorry the 2nd picture did not focus to well. I added some bling to my fairy tale Tilda.
Entered into challenge: Bling over at http://magnoliabirthdaybash.blogspot.com/

Its another OSAAT Challenge....*new*

I have posted two cards for this one. Here is a lovely *New* image from Beary Dust called Precious. You can find OSAAT shop on my left side bar. I love 3d foam so used it on the sentiment and the image. Put together the flower and used some blue ribbon. Tore the edges of the bug paper. Inked with chalk around the sentiment and the card.So please pop over to OSAAT this week and join in on the new challenge. And the store to see the new releases...you don't want to miss a thing.

Here are the challenges that I am entering this card for:

All that blooms- Tuesday Taggers
Floral delight A spoon full of sugar

Summer Stampin for the weekend

Happy- Stamp something

lace or buttons Allsorts

Digital Just us girls

Pink The Creative Cottage

Summer Quirky Crafts

Today over at One Stitch at Time we are doing the challenge theme as (New...such as new baby, new home, new anything). It you stop over at Stitchybearstamps.com you will each designer has a new release today!!!! How awesome and check out the new digi's. I used Beary Dust's boxer pup for this one....computer generated stamp by me...Papers by Toucan Scraps (New House). Chalked yellow on the image border. Faux stitching added to the brick paper.

Entered into challenges:

sketch- Paper Make up
Critters Challenge up your life

Memories files......

I wanted to make a wonderful file folder to collect memories for each of my boys.

I actually had something for Presten before but now with these ones I need to make another as these are much bigger to hold all the memories. Such as report cards, awards, art and work.Going to get organized this summer...Then when each of the boys graduate they will have everything they need in one place.
Enter into challenge

New- New holder for memories over at http://craftaliciouschallenges.blogspot.com/

Here is a first for me......

My very FIRST Shutter card

OHHHHHH these are so fun to make.It make lots of time but it was soooooooo well worth it!

I 3d my images....added some glitter and a flower too.

Entered in more then one fold challenge over at: http://totallypapercrafts.blogspot.com/2010/06/challenge-19-more-than-one-fold.html
Alot of folds over at http://alotarubberstamps.blogspot.com/

Summer challenge http://everybody-art-challenge.blogspot.com/2010/06/challenge-93.html

Treat yourself to some fun...like shopping!

Here is a little somethings I made...

First I have to share my image that was made especially for me by the wonderful

Claire. It is called "Tammy Shops". She is Hope Jacare over at Stitchy Bear stamps shop. Which she will have some new releases soon. So keep you eyes on that.So with her image I made a gift card box....Yep to go along with the purse that holds (treats) like mints and gum...Perfect for a day of shopping and to make it complete a card.

Finished off the inside of the card too.

Entered into challenges:

http://papercubed.blogspot.com/2010/06/june-challenge-is-treat.html Treat
http://craftyhoschallenge.blogspot.com/ anything goes

A sweet surprise and card too.

I used a sweet image that I received free from Sassy Studio Designs.
Her name is Brianna and she is a bridesmade.
I made it into a Thank you card...
I used wire lace for the bow and added ribbon.

Today was really a nice day of cleaning...yepper cleaning! Loads and loads of laundry and house cleaning. Oh the joys of being a mom..haha
I did receive a surprise birthday gift in the mail from a fellow blogger.
Thank you Janell for the wonderful scrapbooking goodies. To think we have never even wrote before and you do such a kind act. So thank you and may you be blessed as you have blessed me and I am sure many others.

I so want to be like that!
smiles...Tammy
Entered into challenge:http://bbcreationstation.blogspot.com/2010/06/bbcs-5-anything-goes.html

Anything goes

http://craftyhoschallenge.blogspot.com/2010/05/66.html

and

http://paperjewelsstamps.blogspot.com/2010/06/may-winner-and-june-prize.html

I have a winner....and some chit chat

Me in the boys room...It is so cute!
Austen eatting pizza but check out their rooms...Kids love it!

The kids Getting slimed...


Water park within the hotel.
Our room sleeps 6 so perfect. They have a mini kitchen too!
Just in case anyone would like a fun place to go in Orlando,Florida

First I will have start with my winner of my birthday blog candy....

I used Random Org and the winning number was
8
Stitchy
Congrats!!!! Please email me your address and I will get this out to you this week. (on right sidebar is my email link)

Thank you to all that have stopped by my blog recently.
I will be having another candy giveaway as soon so keep your eyes open.
Now on to me....Laughing
I had my hubby surprise me Friday. He took me and the boys to Nick Hotel in Orlando for the weekend...We love it there...it's like a water park all in one place. They have a mini mall, Nickelodeon slime shows,
and so much more. It is perfect for kids..and us adults as well.
We even did some outlet shopping which was fun!
It was a wonderful birthday weekend.

My bestie surprised me with wonderful presents on Friday...Then my sweet blog sister Lisa, surprised me extremly with wonderful Papermania stuff. (They do not sell that brand in the US or even on internet to the US) so I was completely surprised and excited today when I opened it. She made me the most beautiful card too....So thank you my dear friend. I received so many Birthday messages and emails and feel so blessed to have soooooooo many thoughtful people in my life. My kids also did so many sweet things for me. Love those boys and my hubby.

Only 3 days left of school and then the kids are out.
Ohhhhhhhhhh before I forget I was featured on Digital Doodling site....Check it out! How sweet and thank you to them for spotlighting my card.
I have lots to do now. Have a super Week!
smiles....and blessing...Tammy