Annette"s Blog Candy

Hi everyone!
I wanted to share some blog candy that my new blog friend Annette from Clever Creations is giving away. You have until the 30th of this month to enter for a chance to win. While your there check out her blog and all the beautiful cards she makes. I find her blog to be so inspiring that it gives me the drive to create create create! Good luck!!!

Ayoko Shaker Card

Hello ladies!
I made this card of Ayoko from Sister Stamps when it was first released. I thought I should post it before the third release of stamps comes out. Some of you may have already seen this card. I had already shared it with Michele and the DT of Island Scrapbooking here in Hilo.

This was the first shaker card I ever made and I'm really having fun making them. I figured that since she has an umbrella I matters well have some bling raining down on her.

I hope you enjoy... Have a wonderful day!

Cricut Christmas Card

TaahDaaah...
The Cricut is a real challenge for me. Every time I look at my cartridges I end up putting them away and ink up a stamp instead. So although I have created some things using the Cricut, I feel that every creation using it is a HUGE accomplishment.

So 4 o'clock this Sunday morning I created this card. I had to do it when my family was sleeping so that I don't take my frustration out on them. Hehe... No, I'm not that bad... kinda... sorta not. no no really not. (ok, sorry. I was trying to convince myself) 

 HERE IT IS...

Nothing fancy, but it's completed. I have more to make so wish me luck. Thanks for looking and enjoy your Sunday!

Christmas Cards

Good Morning everyone!
I'll be making some cards to help out Kris who is making cards to add to dolls that her Aunty is making.  Whew,  to better explain I'll leave to Kris, check it out here...K-Lusive Kreations.

I've always wanted to make cards to donate so here is my chance. I found some paper that I've had for a while now and just added some simple embellies and basically kept it very simple. Here they are...

I thought they looked a little too pastelly for children, so back to the drawing board and I brought out my Cricut last night. Boy do I need to practice up on those cartridges. I'm so bad at cutting and pasting the dies. I guess it doesn't look too bad because my daughters are already "wow-ing" at the images. Hehe...pour girls are getting excited for Christmas now and there is still three more months to go.

Thanks for looking... and enjoy your Aloha Friday!

My Craft Room

Aloha everyone!
I've had some request to see my craft room, so here are a few pictures...

 My Husband custom made this paper rack that has 65 slots.

He also cut the cabinets down to accommodate my shortness and is the perfect height for all the inking we do for stamping.
And he added the laminated flooring set at 45 degrees for that added special touch.

Here is the custom made embellishment shelves. There is even a place for me to place all my stickles up-side-down. My magnet and cork boards on the wall. There is a lighted ceiling fan and recessed lights running above the counter top areas for extra lighting. He did all the work himself, turning our outside patio into my "Craft Haven".

My Husband knew how much I admired Jennifer McGuire's craft room so he did his best to resemble her room yet keep my personal style and decor. He put cabinets because we wanted the place to look clean and organized. He and I did so much research in finding exactly what I wanted in my room and I love everything about it. Our agreement was that I would always have to keep this room clean...Bwuaah haha! A crafter with a clean area? Hehe... (I cleaned it just for pictures)

Thanks for looking and I would love to see what your craft room looks like too, so please link me up!!!

Yummy Stationery Sets

Happy Hump Day everyone! This is something I worked on. I wrapped and decorated SPAM containers and added a few coordinated stationery items in them. Added items are: a blank notepad, a ruled tablet, a book mark, a post it note holder, and a pen.

I must say, I'm really having a lot of fun decorating cheap things. LOL! Okay, taking affordable items and adding a personal touch to them. :-D

I hope everyone is enjoying their week so far....Thanks for lookin!

My Man...

I thought I share a card I made for the wonderful man that always gives me strength, support, encouragement, and most importantly love. My DH was nice enough to enclose our back patio (which we never used) and made a craft room for me. He added a few surprises on custom making my paper racks and embellishment shelves. He wanted to make sure that I had my own personal space. Of course with two little girls who always want to copy mommy, I had to make sure they had their space as well. I love that because I know that one day I will be lonely in there by myself.
Okay back to my DH, he never fails to give me advice on life as well as my crafts. He always brings out the best in me and basically treats everyday as if it were my birthday or Mother's day. Although this card doesn't come close to what he deserves this is what I made for him.
Thanks for looking! Have a wonderful day!