Howdy!

This card was made by my 5 year old Abby for the challenge on the Scrappy Piglet blog. She was so excited to participate!

EnJoy!

****HeatheR*** (& Abby!)

hi

{details}:

{stamp} Happy Forest by Stamping Bella {markers} bic {ribbon} Stampin' Up! & unknown {acrylic} heart by Heidi Swapp {flower} prima {rhinestone} {letter stickers} Loopy Love by Doodle Bug {punch} scallop border by Stampin' Up!

EnJoY!

***HeatheR***

Happy Birthday America!

Happy 4th of July!

Notice my cute new watermark? I thought it was time for something new... I was feeling cutesy today when I made it, but maybe I'll make a couple more to switch in & out dependning on my mood & project!

{details}

{paper} is all from my scrap stash and I have no clue who any of it is by- some of it I think is probably close to 10 years old! {ribbon} red ric-rak -unknown {stamp} Daisybella by Stamping Bella {markers} bic & Prisma {bling} star rhinestones-unknown {punch} star by all night media (its an oldie) & corner by EK Sucess {ink} Versafine- onyx black & cats eye- chesnut roan {stickers} Chatterbox (I love these I'll be sad when I use them all up!) {tools} CTMH edge distresser.

EnJoy!

***HeatheR***

A simple card

It has been brought to my attention that it has been a while since I've updated my blog (*wink*) Its been on my to-do list- but wow I didn't realize 3 weeks have gone by...bad, bad blogger! I do actually have several things to share, but just haven't made the time to do it.

So here is a simple card I made, part of it was

actually a make and take at Archiver's but I didn't like it so I took it apart and then embellished it! Sweet, simple & easy!

EnJoY!

***HeatheR***

With a Cherry on Top..

Summer is here- yeah! So I just had to use this stamp on SOMETHING!

I thought this sentament was pretty clever, and it was perfect for an upcoming "get well" card swap!

I really wanted the cherry on top to stand out... a rhinestone was the perfect solution. However unfortunatly I didn't have a red rhinestone. Then I had an idea!

Any permanant marker would work. Make sure to give it a few layers of color, and let it dry for a few minutes.

Just think of the possibilities, an rainbow of rhinestone colors!

{details}: Stamp by DeNaomi, Markers: Bic, & Prisma, Cardstock:Bazzil, Pattern Paper: American Crafts, Rhinestones: MAMBI, Ribbon: Offray, Border punch: Lace Scallop by fiskars, Font: Freeze!, Chalk Ink: Catseye,& pop dots by Stampin' Up!

EnJoY!

***HeatheR***

SMILE!

Another monkey image from Dustin Pike.

I think this sentiment is too funny!


{details}: Digi stamp by Dusitin Pike, Pattern Paper: Summer Picnic by Stampin' Up!, Cardstock: Bazzil, Markers: Bic, Flower: Prima, Brad: JoAnns, Scallop border punch by Stampin' Up!, & Letter stickers: Chatterbox.

EnJoY!
***HeatheR***

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TRACY!!

Happy Birthday to my dear, sweet, fun, margarita lovin', little wild & crazy, awesome friend TRACY!! I hope it's great!

Stamp: Springtini by Stamping Bella Markers: Bic WaterPen & Ink shading, Pattern Papers: Americian Crafts Ribbon: Bazzil & unknown Punches: scallop byStampin' Up!, & corner by EK Sucess (I seem to be using thios A LOT lately!!) Bling: Rhinestone by Heidi Swapp, Pearl by Michaels, & glitter Celebrate Rub-On: by Stampin' Up!

EnJoy!

***HeatheR***

Hang In There my Friend

Who couldn't resist smiling when seeing this bright card and adorable monkey! I hope it brightens the recipients day!

This monkey is just so dang cute! this was my firts attempt at digital stamping! Woohoo it was fun! You can find this little guy for FREE at DUSTIN PIKES BLOG (just click HERE)

{Supplies} pattern paper: from my scrap pile, I think its KI Memories & American Crafts, Digi Stamp: Dustin Pike, Markers:Bic, Sticker Letters: Making Memories & Creative Imaginations, Punch: Scallop by Stampin' Up! & Ribbon

EnJoy!

***HeatheR***

Better late than never...

Happy Belated Birthday to my wonderful friend NANCY! Her B-Day was really last week but I just could not find the time to get this card done before hand, sorry 'bout that Nancy! I made sure to add lots & lots of purple just for you. Hope your day was great!!

Details:

{stamp} Whisps of Joy (I believe that is the name, it was from an image swap, but I do have to say I LOVE her and I think I might have to HAVE her!!)

{markers} bic, sharpie (Ok I'm too cheap for copics...), Prisma, & Marvy Twinkellette gold glitter

{paper} Chatterbox (old old scraps from my stash)

{embellishments} acrylic heart by Heidi Swap, felt Flower by American Crafts, button, Glitter, Corner punch by EK Sucess, Ribbon by bazzel, & Cats Eye Ink by Colorbox

Part of the reason this card took me a little longer than planned is because I had help. (actually Matthew was the culprit, but Abby decided it needed some more color)See what I get for leaving my stuff out & unattended (darn I only had 2 images from the swap too! Anyone want to RAK me some more???)

So after the coloring incident I needed to keep Abby busy so I could get the card made (and not mess up my last & only image) so she made this sweet bella card. Pretty good for a 5 year old!

EnJoy!

***HeatheR***

(and Abby & Matthew)

Happy St. Pattys Day!

Here is a little St. Patty's day fun for all my friends. Enjoy and don't get pinched!

Details:
*stamps* Goodluckabella by Stamping Bella
*markers* bic & Prisma
*flowers* Prima & making memories
*button* making memories
*punch* scallop border by Stampin Up
*paper* Blush Dot by BoBunny & Be Loved by Cloud 9
*sticker letters* Chatterbox
*glitter*

Somewhere over the RAINBOW....

These cookies were so fun to make and just way too cute not to share. My kiddos had a blast making them!

Rainbows

INGREDIENTS:2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 cup white sugar

3/4 cup butter, softened

1 egg

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 teaspoon almond extract

assorted colors of paste foodcoloring

4 tablespoons prepared vanillafrosting

1/4 cup yellow decorator sugar

DIRECTIONS:

1.Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, vanilla and almond extracts. Gradually add the flour and salt. Beat at low speed until well blended.

2.Divide dough into 10 equal sections. Combine 4 sections of he dough with red paste-type coloring until smooth. Combine 3 sections of the dough with green coloring until smooth. Combine 2 sections of the dough with yellow coloring until smooth, and combine remaining dough with blue coloring. Wrap each section of dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

3.Shape blue dough into an 8-inch log. Shape yellow dough into 8x3-inch rectangle; place on waxed paper. Place blue log in center of yellow rectangle and fold yellow edges up around blue log, pinching to form seal. Roll to form smooth log. Roll green dough into 8x5-inch rectangle. Place yellow log in center, pinch edges of green to seal; roll smooth. Roll red dough into 8x7-inch rectangle. Place green log in center, pinch edges of red to seal and roll smooth. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate 1 hour.

4.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease or line baking sheets with parchment paper.

5.Cut log in half length-wise. Cut each half into 1/4 inch slices. Place slices 1 inch apart on prepared baking sheets.

6.Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 8 to 12 minutes. (Do not brown.) Cool on cookie sheets 1 minute. Remove to wire racks and let cool completely. Pipe small amount of white frosting on bottom corner of each cookie to resemble a cloud. Sprinkle with yellow decorating sugar. Let stand until frosting is set.

EnJoy!

***HeatheR***

Not too old to *ROCK*!

We were so lucky to have KUTLESS and the "Welcome to the Family Tour" (including Stellar Kart, Esterlyn, and Desciple) come to Boise! The concert was AWESOME!!! I had so much fun jumping, screaming, singing along, and rocking out!! It was an awesome high energy concert that left my 11 year old son wondering "who is this person that used to be my mom?" LOL!

One of the coolest things was Liz & I winning a drawing & getting to go back stage and MEET Kutless!! So cool!! Here we are with lead singer Jon Micah (isn't he so young???).

Here are a couple of my fav. shots of the night...

So I thought it would be appropriate to share with you another Rockabella card (had to play with her again, before she had to go back to her real home at my friend Cindy's house!!)

Details:

{stamp} Stamping Bella "rockabella"

{markers} bic, & yellow Twinkelette

{paper} Ki Mmeories (dots), Bo Bunny(stripes), & Doodlebug (Green glitter)

{monogram} KI Memories

{sticker letters} Miss Elizabeth

{flowers} Prima

{dots} Stamping Bella

Here is a sample of Kutless's music so you too can ROCK out! :0)

EnJoy!!

***HeatheR***

Happy Birthday Tara!

A Happy Birthday Shout out to my wonderful, sweet & inspiring friend Tara, I hope you are spoiled rotten- you deserve it!! Love you girlfriend!

Details:

{cardstock} Archivers, {pattern paper} unknown {glitter paper} unknown { ribbon} unknown (can you tell this card came from my scraps??) {paper lace} Doodle Bug {irridesent flower} Queen & Co. {stamp} DeNaomi Designes {markers} bic {glitter} denaomi Designs

EnJoy!

***HeatheR***

Wild Thing...You Make My Heart Sing

Nothing like the last minute... today was the (extended) deadline for the Bellaholics Febuary card challenge/contest. I've had this idea in my head for a few days but just got it done, in the nick of time!

Details:
{cardstock} Archivers
{pattern paper} velvet zebra print-unkown
{ribbon} sheer hearts-unknown
{stamp} Rockabella-Stamping Bella
{markers} bic, & Prizma
{flowers} Queen & Co.
{acrylic letters} Doodle Bug
{glitter} unknown

EnJoy!

***HeatheR***

Causeabella

This card is for a dear friend. The teal ribbon represents "Ovarian Cancer"

Details:

{stamp} Causeabella- Stamping Bella; {cardstock} Bazzil & Archivers; {pattern paper} Basic Grey; {markers} bic, Prizma, & zig; {bling flower} Heidi Swap; {ribbon};{nameplate} making memories; {square brads}; {silhouette}; {font} labels_shapes; & {Crystal Effects} Stampin' Up!

EnJoy!

***HeatheR***

Wheee!

Details:
{paper} WeAreMemoryKeepers- WhiteOut, Christmas Holly, KI cardstock lace
{stamps} Stamping Bella-glideabella
{markers} bic markers
{paint} CTMH peral paint
{glitter} unkown
{sentement} deluxe design- Margies Own letter stickers
{ribbon} American Crafts
{rhinestones} Heidi Grace
{punch} SU! border scallop
{snowflake} SU! large felt snowflakes
{tools} Silhouette (square label)

EnJoy!

***HeatheR***

Quick Birthday Gift

Here is a quick gift I made for my MIL's Birthday....

Pillow gift box, hand beaded bracelet and coordinatiing card.

Details:

{paper} SU! Bali Breeze

{flower} Queen & Co.

{ribbon} bazzil-ric-rack, and unknown

{stickers} K&Co- birthday sentiment, Scrapworks-letters

{charm} making Memories

{pen} Zig

Pillowboxes can be ordered from Oriental Trading Company

Added satin ribbon and monogram charm for an extra special touch.

EnJoy!

***HeatheR***

EtsyInspired#17 -Kiddlebug challenge

One of the Goals I have set for myslf this year is to ENJOY my scrapping more. I want to create what I want to create with no stings attached. I guess I want to find the Joy in crafing again.

I was blog hopping (me & kiddos are home from church sick- blah) and found this fun challenge http://hearthugsdesigns.blogspot.com/2008/12/etsyinspired-17-kiddlebug.html Each week a different art is featured to inspire you by. The challenge is to create something with that inspiration.

The featured artisit this go-around is kiddlebug ( http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5493205 ) -one of these days I'll learn how to link to the word so I don't have to post these long addresses... I digress. -



First of all her stuff is so stinkin' CUTE! When I saw this cupcake purse I KNEW my DD would be in love. And then this darling castle pillow...awww... And what better goes with cupcake's & castles? A princess Birthday!

This is my card for the challenge. They are my daughter's birthday invatations. Inside is all the party info for her Princess (and frog prince) Birthday themed day

The Details:

{Papers} Imaginisce "Fairest of Them All" line, & Bazzil cardstock

{Embellishments} Prima Flower, Pearl dot, Ribbon by Bazzil, Glitter (irridesent white & gold)

EnJoy!

***HeatheR***