The Squareheaded Monthly Pinterest Challenge- December

Can you freakin' believe that it's already December? I mean...c' mon! DECEMBER??? I don't have *time* for it to be December. I still have so many things to make before Christmas. Today, as I was sitting in class, listening to a student read, I was daydreaming about contracting a quarantinable (is that even a word?) rash so I would be forced to stay home but not be bedridden. Imagine all that I could get done if I had 6 solid hours of quiet time to craft.

Bah. Who am I trying to kid? I'd probably squander it by pinning all day.

The good thing about being so pressed for time is that I had to come up with a cute project that was easy to make for gifts to friends and family. Check out this awesome key chain tutorial I came across on Pinterest via The Idea Room. Amy Huntley has some incredible ideas and tutorials on her blog! I encourage you to go have a look.

Easy, easy, EASY peasy to make and it's a wonderful way to get rid of some fabric scraps. I just placed an order on Etsy for some more lobster claw clips. Hopefully they'll get here really soon. Because I'm, you know...pressed for...umm...time.

Yeah.

So, I was pretty stoked to have some participation in November's challenge. I'd love to see more of you play along! You can find out all about the challenge by clicking on the tab at the top of the page or by clicking here. Don't be shy! You can make anything that you find on Pinterest. I have a slight obsession with mudrooms right now. When we renovate our home (soon, I hope) we very interested in changing our entry way so I've been scouring Pinterest for mudrooms and entryways.

If you decide to play along, you can easily find this post anytime during the month on the Squareheaded Monthly Pinterest Challenge page found at the top of this blog. Link back to this post in the comments section with your project. I'll consider setting up a Mr. Linky thing-a-ma-jig if participation eventually increases. So, c'mon people! Get pinning and get creating! Ske-doosh.

Stampin' Royalty #100- Anything But A Card

Raise your hand if you're sick of seeing these bags! LOL! It just so happens that I had to finish this bag for a customer and it fit for the challenge...so, yet another messenger bag from mmmcrafts graces the pages of the ol' blog.

Why the crappy photo, you ask? Well, it's because I'm about as sharp as a bowling ball sometimes. I finished the bag late at night on Sunday (because I screwed up the strap...twice...and had to fix it) thinking that I'd photograph it to hand in for the challenge deadline on Monday morning (the deadline is actually Sunday but Georgie loves me despite my procrastinating tendencies). I get up, get dressed, get the kids ready...you know the drill. Rush, rush, rush.

I get to school and give the bag away, you guessed it, without taking a photo. I had to call the lady at home on Monday night (I work with her) to bring the bag in on Tuesday morning. I make sure to place the camera  next to the door so I don't forget it in the morning. I even go so far as to check for the memory card because I've been known to leave home without it.

Get to school, lady gives me the bag, ask my beautiful friend Watson to put it on, grab camera, point...

...(blink).

No. Freaking. Battery.

Did I mention that I'm as sharp as a bowling ball sometimes?

Yeeeah...so, this photo is brought to you by my Blackberry that has a very dirty lens that I didn't notice until it's too late so I Picnik'd the hell out of this photo. Run on sentence, anyone?

Sigh.

Head over to the Stampin' Royalty Challenge blog to see what the ladies have created this week. Please leave them some love because if they even went through a quarter of the trouble that I did making this challenge project, I'm sure hearing from you would make it all worth it! LOL! Have a great day! Ske-doosh

Creative Crew Challenge-CCREW1111DF- Easel Card

stamps: snow much fun

ink: turq, cobbler, marina, olive, black

paper: turq cs, olive cs, espresso cs, wwhite cs

accessories: jumbo eyelet, cobbler seam tape, blender pen, simple snowflake punch, stamp-a-ma-jig

I'm very happy to announce that I've recently been chosen to be a part of the Creative Crew over at Splitcoast Stampers. I'll be starting my tour of duty in January and I'm really excited! The challenges are fun and will push me to make some things out of my comfort zone which is always a good thing in stamping. I'd love to have my readers play along! Ske-doosh!

Inkspirations Sketch Challenge #97- Snowbuddy Crumb

stamps: snow much fun

ink: olive, cobbler, red, pumpkin, black, pool, daffodil

paper: brights dsp stack, white cs, crumb cs

accessories: blender pen, cobbler seam tape, black journal marker, corner rounder, dimensionals

Don't you just love when you a schedule a post and then forget to click "publish"? (eyeroll) I was in the juice today and didn't have time to even check my e-mail, let alone verify if my post went up. Ah well...here 'tis. A nice, simple Christmas card. I've decided I'm actually going to make my x-mas cards this year instead of slacking off. I'm doing them with a bunch of girlfriends and a few bottles of wine so I can't guarantee that they be straight. Or coloured nicely. Or done. 

Head over to the Inkspirations Challenge Blog to see this week's sketch and to check out the DT's creations. Have an awesome weekend, everyone! Ske-doosh.

Stampin' Royalty #99- Celebrate Grampa

stamps:perfectly penned

ink: espresso

paper: crumb cs, big top birthday dsp, black cs

accessories: neutrals button, big top birthday quick accents, black journal marker, my awesome sewing machine

Dude, I feel like I haven't scrapped in ages! I was happy to see this challenge because it forced me to sit down and make a page. I haven't even sent photos away to be printed in forever. Gotta get on that. Hey, guess what? I slept for 14 hours last night! That's what happens when exhaustion finally sets in are a long period of insomnia kicks me in the butt. Let's hope this is the start of a nappy run. 

Head over to the Stampin' Royalty blog to see the purdy pages all the ladies came up with! Leave 'em some love, too! Ske-doosh.

Inkspirations Colour Challenge #96- Krafty Valentine

stamps: delightful dozen

ink: crumb, espresso

paper: crumb, red, bashful

accessories: small heart punch, rhinstones, simply scored

Valentine's card in November. This started out as something completely different and it took a turn towards hearts...what can I say? I'm not going to try and lie to you by saying that this is for an upcoming class or whatever. It's just one of those errant creations that don't fall into the right season. : )

Feel free to head over to the Inkspirations Challenge Blog to check out the rest of the DT's creations. I'm very lucky to be on the same team with these women. Their creativity astounds me. Big smooches to you, ladies. Ske-doosh.

Stampin' Royalty #98- Coffee Goddess

stamps: morning cup

ink: black, poppy, daffodil, basic grey, pool

paper: domestic goddess dsp, basic grey cs, pool party cs, white cs

accessories: small heart punch, daffodil ribbon, blender pens, basic grey marker, dimensionals

I'm really late getting this sketch card up! I had a crazy busy day and I am just now sitting down for almost the first time today. I met with Logan's teacher after school to pick up his report card. He did amazing!!! We're over the moon with his results. He is top of the class and has worked his butt off to get there. It may only be grade one but it's his second language so there is a lot of homework so we couldn't be more proud of him. After the year we had last year, it's great to see all of his hard work paying off. No more blah blah...I'm off to play with my wicked awesome kid! 

Head over to the Stampin' Royalty blog to check out the ladies creations. Leave 'em some love! Ske-doosh.

Manon's Messenger Bag

I made this for my dear friend, Manon. I've mentioned her here on my blog before. She's an amazing photographer and an all around good egg. This bag turned out magnificently and I'm really proud of it. My hot and hairy husband said it looks like something from a store. Love him. 

I also made a journal cover in the same design but the photo I took isn't so great so just imagine this bag, but as a journal cover. Same material, same appliqued flower. : )

I used the same tutorial from mmmcrafts that I used on this bag. I was going to give it to her today but the strap was too long so I had to adjust it. In the tutorial, it says make sure to measure before adding the strap...durrr. No worries, however. It's all fixed and I'm giving it to her tomorrow. Have a great week, everyone! Ske-doosh.

Mambo Flower B-Day

stamps: well scripted
ink: bblack, melon mambo, old olive
paper: sew suite dsp, mambo cs, bblack cs
accessories: pewter brad, cchip 1-1/4" striped gg ribbon, little leaves sizzlet, flower builder die

It's 10:26 in the morning and I just woke up. (big stretch accompanied by a contented yawn) Phil took Skyler to his swim lesson this morning without me having to ask so I got to have myself a lovely lie-in. You know when you wake up and your arm is asleep because you slept like a log? Yeah, that was me. I'm feeling very well rested this a.m. which is something I haven't felt in quite some time. Insomnia has been kicking my ass, lately. 

So, in light of my boost of energy due to a good night's sleep, I'm going to be a sewing machine today. (get it? Sewing...machine...ahem) I've got some bags to make for some people and I cut fabric for 4 of them last night. The coffee is hot, the p.j.s are comfy and season 3 of Dexter is waiting to be watched. I'm giddy with delight. Have a wonderful Sunday, everyone! Ske-doosh.

Stampin' Royalty #97- Get Well Crumb

stamps: branch out (retired), en français, delightful dozen

ink: espresso, crumb

paper: crumb

accessories: 1 3/8" circle punch, clear circle die, cobbler seam tape, my awesome sewing machine, dimensionals, sponge

I cheated. I used a retired stamp set. I HAD TO!!! This was the only stamp I had that fit the inspiration I had. Do you love me anyway? I really like the simplicity of this card but I'm not happy about the reason I had to make it. Cancer sucks. 

Head over to the Stampin' Royalty Blog and pour some love on those chicks 'cause they're wicked awesome. Ske-doosh.

Stars de Nous Tous...

Remember when I posted that I was feeling better? And then I came back and posted that I spoke too soon? That was a month ago and now I'm sick again. I'm waiting for the Hairy Frenchman to get back from hockey with Logan and then I'm hauling my ass to the doctor.

I'm pretty sure it's bronchitis as I've already had it a number of times and know what it feels like. What are the symptoms? Well, for one; coughing. For two, me peeing a little every time I cough. '__' TMI? Moving on... I woke up at 4:30 this morning, coughing. That's A.M., people!! I have been up since 4:30 AY EM!!! That ain't right.

So, when I get home from the doctor, I'm really hoping that I won't be such a zombie that I won't be able to go stamp something. I rented season one of Dexter and I was hoping to get my stamp on, yo. Wish me luck! Ske-doosh.

Inkspirations Colour Challenge #94- Birthday Button Baloon

ACK! I forgot to post my Inkspirations card this week and I'm in the juice so I can't blah blah about it!! See my sidebar for the link to the Inkspirations blog...have a great weekend, everyone! Ske-doosh.

Stampin' Royalty Colour Challenge #96- Button You

Here's the colour combo:

And here's my card:

stamps: perfectly penned

ink: mambo, chocolate, blushing, peach

paper: crumb, mambo, chocolate, blushing, peach

accessories: buttons #5, vintage trinkets, soft suede ribbon, corner rounder, embroidery thread

I gotta say...I'm a fan of this card. I guess I'm a fan of this layout, as you can see here and here. I'm sure there are more but I don't want to toot my own horn for the whole post. Moving on...

I'm stamping this weekend even if it kills me. I keep planning these all day stamping marathons in my mind and then when the time comes to actually go downstairs and get to work, something comes up. Like swimming,. Or hockey. Or a nap. Life's pretty rough, eh? But this weekend; I stamp. Or sew. Or nap. We'll see.

You know what would make your Wednesday awesome? The Stampin' Royalty Challenge Blog! Head over and have a look at what the ladies came up with for this sweet colour combination. Have a great day! Ske-doosh.

p.s. check out the page tab at the top for the Pinterest challenge!