CGS 12x12 Layout Sketch #48...Trick or Treat

Hello....Hello!!

I feel like I am pumped up with caffeine....and I didn't even have any today....or all week for that matter.
So anyways....

Rowena has done it again......another great sketch this week!!!  And I think a bit of a name change too...
Crafts by Rowena!! Hum.....I like it!!!

This is my layout for this week:

The web, spider, tombstone and title are from the Happy Haunting Cricut cartridge.
I think the page turned out great, what do you think?

Make sure you visit Crafts by Rowena and check out what the rest of the DT created, because they are not all Halloween related....so you have to go check it out!!

Hope you'll join us this week, because I'd really like to come visit.

Hugs,
Calypso

Baby Bud Designs Challenge: FALL/HALLOWEEN

Hello bloggers,

I hope that your day is off to a great start and continues for the rest of the week.

Today I feel like the Rabbit in Alice in Wonderland....

I'm late, I'm late for

A very important date.

No time to say hello, good-bye,

I'm late, I'm late, I'm late!!

I just wanted to share card with you and remind you of the challenge that Baby Bud Designs is having.

The challenge began on (September 24th, 2010) and will close on October 20th at Midnight EST. So that means you have a whole month to play along!!!

The theme for our first challenge is:

FALL/HALLOWEEN!

You can make up any card or project using fall colours, Halloween cuties etc, as long as it falls in one of the two categories!

You can enter as many times as you like!

One random winner will be selected to win a rather sweet little prize package for the first ever Baby Bud Challenge!!! Here's the prize:

-2 digi images of their choice from the Etsy Store!

-2 rubber Baby Bud Stamps

-a card kit packed full of amazing goodies!!!

The winner will be announced on Thursday October 21, 2010!

Easy and fun right???? RIGHT???  

I wanted to share this darling bud named Autumn, in Autumn!! LOL!!!

 

Her name was cut out with the Cricut using Stretch Your Imagination cartridge. I them embossed it several times with Ultra Think Embossing Enamel.

Finishing was really fun for me.  Like many of your cardmakers, I leave the card blank until I need it, but I couldn't leave it blank.  So this is how it came out!!!  Cute huh???  I'm so proud of myself can you tell???

I hope that you will take the time and visit the site and see the beautiful inspirations the Lady Buds created.

I will be entering this card in the following challenges:

-Paper Romance Challenge #18: Black, Pumpkin and Creme

-Craftalicious Challenge #9: Autumn

-Craft Your Day Away Challenge #4:  Autumn Doodles

-A Crafty Little Place #58- Autumn Daze

-Simon Says.....it's Autumn!!!

-Digi Doodle Shop's Best Challenge #27:  3D It!

-Digital Tuesday Challenge #78: Thank You/Give Thanks (plus digi)

Thank you for stopping by and visiting.

Hugs,

Calypso

SPCC #67....Thanks very much.

Hi bloggers,
It has been SUPER, SUPER, SUPER hot here.  Yesterday our area got up to 100 degrees, which is not normal at all for this time of year.
So I think and I hope that my computer is up and back to normal.....keeping my fingers crossed.

So this weeks Scrapmaster's Paradise Color Challenge, is by far my favorite.
Look at the card I created:

I LOVE I!!!!  When I create something this special, I ask myself, why can't I have this mojo all the time!!! LOL!!!!

Here are this weeks colors:

So I hope that you will join us this week.

Hugs,
Calypso

Creative Genealogy Scrapbooking #47....Max

Hi everyone,
This post is a day late.
My son turned off the firewall to play some stupid online game and ....well we got a virus that was destroying all of our exe. files.  I have so much catching up to do....so lets get started.

Rowena has a very simple and easy sketch for you this week. What I like most about this sketch, is that you can dress it up as much as you want to or keep it simple.  I went with simple this week.

This is our dog Max.  Max....is a Schnauzer mix, that my sister got for Easter back in 2000. 

Visit Creative Genealogy Scrapbooking for some more inspirational ideas from the design team.

Thank you for stopping in today.

Hugs,
Calypso

A+ Graduate

Hi everyone.

I hope that everyone is enjoying their Sunday.

I just finished doing homework and wanted to share this layout with you. 

This is my son Marquice graduating from preschool.  You may think oh well not a big deal, but to us it was.  The year that he started, was the same time that we found out that he had ADHD.  I didn't know anything about ADHD...and mean NOTHING!!!  Went through a trail of medications...including Ritalin, until we found something that worked.  It was a trying time for both of us and his teachers.  With help from his teachers and aides, we got him through it and he graduated top ten in the Preschool class.  Although times were challenging for him, i think he really challenged me to see things differently, because he did.

I am entering this layout in the following challenges:

-Creative Scrappers: Sketch #121

-Artful Delight: Challenge #1

-Stampin' Royalty #37: Stiching

-Sweet Stampin' Challenge Blog #44: Stitching

-Alphabet Challenge Blog: U for Unused Stash (The apple shaker, had it since 2000 something, made for a swap, lifting Rebecca Sowers Movers and Shakers Tags)

-Creative Belli Challenge #100- B themed embellishments (buttons, brad)

-Fairy Fun Friday Week #35: Embossing (the board in the left hand corner and A+)

-4 Crafty Chicks Challenge #3: Wet/Dry Embossing (the board in the left hand corner and A+)

-Sew Many Challenges #27: Embossing Wet/Dry (the board in the left hand corner and A+)

Thank you for stopping by today.

Hugs,

Calypso

Creative Genealogy Scrapbooking #46...I'm so glad you're my DAD!

Hello....Hello...again!!!
Buddy is down for his nap....so I am playing catch on the blog!!!  YEAH!!!

Rowena at Creative Genealogy Scrapbooking,  has another amazing sketch for you this week.  When I first saw it, thought...humm....I will stamp the circles on....but the realized I didn't have any circle stamps or circle punches.  So I really had to think.  So I ended up recreating the layout on the Cricut Studio Design and cut out the circles with the Cricut!! 

I wanted to keep the page simple and yet manly....and so I used Curtain Call Color Challenge, which worked really well in keeping the colors neutral and manly.  None of the colors over powered one another and the focus was still on the picture.

So now, I thought the hard part was over....YEAH right!!  Deciding on a title is always a challenge for me.  A picture can say so many things...and this picture of Patrick has so many memories to it, but I loved it for Buddy's album.  So I started going through my dashboard and saw that Verve Stamps was having a Project Parade and the theme was 'Something Old, Something New'.  I knew that I had an old set from Verve and a new one that I recently acquired and I did. 1) Father Figure...I love this stamp and I love the quote, so I cut the quote into strips and stamped it in between the circles, the title and subtitle all came from the same set. For the next stamp 2) Blue Skies, I used the scroll for the corner of the page.

There you have it!!! It was a lot of work putting this page together, but it sure was well worth it.  Everything came out just the way I wanted it to, too!!!  So here is the page, you've been hearing so much about!!!!

I will be entering this layout in the following challenges:
-The Shabby Tea Room: Week #27: Fresh Living
-Verve Stamp- Project Parade (Something Old, Something New)
-Curtian Call Color Challenge: {Act 47}

So I hope that I have inspired you in someway to give this weeks sketch challenge a try and I look forward to visiting your blog to see what you've created.


Hugs,
Calypso

Introducing Baby Bud Autumn!!

Hello bloggers,

I just have to sat really quick, that having amazing teachers make the difference in learning.  I have the best Math teacher I have ever had in all my schooling days.  He explains the problem so easily and makes learning so effortless...it's just wonderful.  I wish we had more teachers like him, not only in the university, community college level but in high school and middle schools too. 

And on a different note.....Baby Bud Autumn!!!  She has arrived just in time for Autumn and Halloween!!!  Mary Anne did an amazing job creating this new Baby Bud.  She is already available at the Etsy store, along with her other Baby Bud pals.  Don't forget that next Friday is our first challenge and Freebie Friday of one of the amazing buds.  So make sure to stop by Baby Bud Designs and join in the fun.

So lets give a warm welcome to Baby Bud Autumn...((CLAP, CLAP, CLAP, CLAP))

And this is the card I made celebrating here arrival.  Isn't she just adorable!!!

I will be entering this card in the following challenges:

-Sew Many Challenges:#26: Happy Halloween Themed Project

-Annabelle Bling Sketch Challenge: ABSC029
-Belli Challenge #100: B themed embellishments (Bling, border, "BOO!" stamp)
-Die Cut Dreams Challenge #65: Digital- Sweet Little Girl

Thanks for stopping by.

Hugs...

Calypso

SPCC #65...Happy Birthday

Hello.

Just got home from school, hanging out with the boys, before the baby went back down for his nap.  So I wanted to take this moment and give you the info Scrapmaster's Paradise Color Challenge.

I love these colors...They are very bright and vibrant together. 
Here is my card for this weeks challenge:

And here are this weeks colors:

Make sure to stop by and visit the rest of the girls and see what amazing creations they have created with this weeks color challenge.

-Jennifer

-Lori

-Linda

I will be entering this card in the following challenges:

Kenny K's Krafty Girlz: Challenge #10: Embossing

Keep It Simple: Give Us a Swirl

Thank you so much for stopping by.

Hugs,

Calypso

Creative Genealogy Scrapbooking #45....Butterflies.

Hi-
My morning is off to a great start today.  My son is off from school today, so we will be doing a much needed errand run and then hit the pool, if the sun decided to come out.

Rowena has a great sketch for you this week at Creative Genealogy Scrapbooking and this is my interpretation of it:

I used these amazing Core'dinations cardstock.  I bought it awhile ago when I was working on my sons Halloween layout.  You can distress the edges and reveal the color underneath.

Or you can dry emboss and lightly sand the surface of the embossed area....I love this technique.  And if you lock a the layout again you will see that the title "Butterflies" is done the same way to, except I cut the title with Cricut, placed it underneath, embossed and then sanded.

And you can punch out shape or cut them with your die cut machine and slightly sand around the edges.

I messed up a little with  the butterflies and I may even decide to change it later....But the paper just made the layout.  So put your creative hat on and give this weeks sketch a try.  Rowena sends a little prize package to the winner and you never know.....it could be you, but you have to play.   See you soon..

I am entering the layout in the following challenges:

-Practical Scrapper: White/Color Core Cardstock

-Charisma Card: Challenge #36: Try something new (Embossing over a light source)

-Lots To Do Challenge: Butterflies or Insects (Butterflies)

Thank you for stopping in today.

Hugs,

Calypso

I'm a LADY BUD!!!!!

Good morning everyone!!!

I'm a LADY BUD!!!!!  Yes a LADY BUD!!!!!
I am now on the Baby Bud Design Team!!!  I am so excited about this!!!  I was driving when I received the message via email and could hardly control the excitement.  I was dancing in my seat and smiling from ear to ear....just think what those other drivers were thinking!!  LOL!!!  I didn't care...I was now a Lady Bud, so eh!!!














This is Baby Bud: Sweet Pea:

Ok, so now that the new design team has been selected....it's challenge time.
I want you to mark your calenders, because the last Friday of every month we will have a new challenge for you and it's FREEBIE FRIDAY.  Can it get any better than that???  I don't think so....So there should be now reason for you not to join us.  The first challenge and freebie will be on Sept. 24th.  If you are like me and love what you see and want more, make sure to check out the Baby Bud Design Etsy Store to check out the wonderful line of Baby Buds.  Also be on the look out for the new releases coming really soon.

So let me introduce you to the rest of the team:

Calypso <-------ME
Ellie
Giovana
Jennifer
Krista
Lisa V.
Purple Lisa
Margie
Maria
Silke
Sheri

CONGRATULATIONS to all the new Lady Buds....and thank you to Mary Anne and Krista for this amazing opportunity. 

I'm going to enter this card in the following challenges:
-Riley and Co: Sketch Challenge
-TSG71- A Color Challenge: Black, Kraft, Teal
-Bee Crafty Challenge #37-Anything Goes
-Stamp Something: Something Cute Challenge
-Pile It On: Challenge #35: Pile on the Layers
-Secret Crafters: Challenge #99: Clean and Simple
-Alphabet Blog Challenge: S for Scallops

I'll be back...

Hugs,
Calypso

Supplies used:
Cardstock: Bazzil (Unknown names)
                      Kraft (unknown)
Patterned Paper: K&Company (Best of K&Company)
Embossing Folder: Sizzix (Dot Matrix and Notebook)
Punch: Martha Stewart: Double Loop
Digital Image: Baby Bud Designs, Sweet Pea
Misc: Recollection, Pearls
Markers: Prismacolor Markers:
               Skin: PM70, PM78
               Hair: PM93, PM95, PM96
               Dress: PM141
               Outline: PM100
Markers: Tombow
               Stem: N67
                Flower: 025
Ink: Tim Holtz Distress Ink, Antique Linen

SPCC #64...Happy Owl'oween.

Good morning everyone.
It's Monday and it is a great day for a color challenge.
I love this weeks color challenge, because the colors feel like fall.....meaning Halloween and Thanksgiving are quickly approaching.
So here is my card:

And this weeks color challenge:

Isn't she just adorable?  And don't those colors remind you of fall?!

I was browsing through Paper Crafts website here and found the template to make her.  It's been a long time since I have done paper piecing like that, I forgot how frustrating it can be at times! LOL.

So whatcha say? Are you going to join us this week?  I really hope so, can't wait to swing by and say hi.

I am entering this card in the following challenges:
-Creative Inspirations Challenge Blog: Challenge #42: Anything except square or rectangle.
-Delightful Challenges: 2 Cute 2 Spook Halloween Challenge.
-Papertake Weekly Challenge: Just the One (1 flower)
-Just Scraps Challenge #18: Fussy Cuttings
-Pile It On: Challenge #35: Pile On The Layers
-S2G: Twisted Thursday #72: Flocking or Feathers.
-The Creative Cottage Challenge Blog: Challenge 22- Celebrations (Halloween)
-Alphabet Challenge: S for Scallops
-The Res-Q-Challenge: Tools of the tradeRESQ61: Scissors
Hugs,
Calypso

Supplies used:
Cardstoock: Cherry Cobbler, Very Vanilla, Whisterpering White by Stampin Up
                    Kraft by DCWV
Punch: Double Loop by Martha Stewart
Flower: Recieved in a blog candy from Tanya @ Random Act of Krafting

Misc: Recieved from Tanya @ Random Act of Krafting
Misc: Flocking by Studio G

Cherish

What a gorgeous Saturday it is here.
I hope that where ever you are and/or doing that you are enjoying yourself.

I wanted to stop in really quick and show you this card I made for my girlfriend, whom we had brunch with a couple of weeks ago.  It's been months since I've seen her...we were both pregnant at the same time, took yoga and Lamaze classes together. So since having our boys, it's been hard making time to see one another.....so I wanted to make her a card letting her know how much I cherish our friendship.

I used this weeks sketch over at Practical Scrapper.

I will be entering this card in the following challenges:
-Digi Doodle's Shops Best: Challenge #23: Write Me A Message
-Stamps R Us: Challenge #3: Stitches
-A Crafty Little Place: Challenge #54: Anything Goes
-Paper Play Challenge: Week #35: In stitches
-Moving Along With The Times: Challenge #62: In Stitches

Thank you for stopping in, I'll see you soon.

Hugs,
Calypso

Supplies used:
Cardstock: Kraft by DCWV
Patterned Paper: Chloe's Closet by Making Memories
Flower: Floral Grand Adhesions by Brenda Walton & K& Company
Border: Handmade Adhesive Borders by K&Company
Word: Felt Wording by Making Memories

Creative Genealogy Scrapbooking #44...Hold me Close

Hello everyone.
It has been a very crazy week for me....a lot of things going on at the house, in the house and out of the house.  It's just been one of those weeks for me.  Good thing tomorrow is Friday already.

So it's time for another sketch at Creative Genealogy Scrapbooking. 

I really love these photos of the Patrick and the baby in the pool.  I used Bo Bunny Sun Kissed Noteworthy journal tag, cardstock stickers and stickers. I used distressed crackle paint for the background.  Once it dried I used broken china distress ink and stamped swirls.  It's very faint...but the results were very satisfying.  The corners are old school...they are by MM and I have had them for ages...maybe 7 years!! LOL.

So look through your pictures and join us this week.  I'm looking forward to visiting your blog and seeing what you've created.

I am entering this Lo in the following challenges:
The Shabby Tea Room: Week #25: Old Meets New (Old: Corners, New: Bo Bunny Journal Tag)
CES: Challenge #1: Anything Goes
The Pink Elephant: Ella's Pink Scrapbook: Challenge #23: Favorite embellishment and color (Die cuts and blue)
Little Red Wagon: Challenge #44: Paint ( I used distressed crackle paint)
YNS: Challenge #24: Anything Goes
Sir Stampalot Challenge: September Challenge: All distressed (I used distressed ink and distressed paint)

See you soon.
Hugs,
Calypso


Supplies used:

Cardstock: Bazzill
Ink: Distressed Ink by Tim Holtz (Broken China and Dusty Concord)
Paint: Distress Crackle Paint by Tim Holtz (Broken China)
Ribbon: Unknown
Embellishment: Metal Corners by Making Memories
                       Die Cuts by Bo Bunny, Sun Kissed Chipboard
                       Stickers and Alphabet by Bo Bunny, Sun Kissed Combo Stickers
                       Journal Tag by Bo Bunny, Noteworthy Fun in The Sun
Stamp: Misty Swirl Long by Hero Arts

SPCC#63....Thinking of you.

Hello blogging buddies.
This post is a little late, but we have lots of action going on at the house.
I guess better late than never.....RIGHT?!?!?!

This is the card I created for this weeks Scrapmasters Color Combo Challenge.

The card is very simple but, the colors are very pretty. 
I hope that you will take the challenge and use these colors in your next project this week.

Thanks for stopping.

Hugs,
Calypso

Supplies used:
Cardstock: Whispering White, Rich Razzleberry by Stampin' Up
Patterned Paper: Basics MatStack Bright by MM
Stamp: Wispy Dandelions by Studio G, Expresssions by Inkadinkado
Markers: 837, N57 by Tombow Grunge Set
Ink: Tuxedo Black by Memento