My Favorite Valentines Card.

Congrats to Gaby at http://www.gabycreates.com/. on her 1 year blog. She is so talented and super sweet. I love looking at her projects. She is just so talented. So to celebrate she is hosting a Blog Linking Party. She is allowing everyone to participate and play along by posting, "Your Favorite Valentines Project".



So this year I did the crafty thing for Valentines day. I made my hubby a sweet little card. I was "Playing" with my new cartridge - Sweethearts and made a different cards. I posted a similar one here previously http://scrappinwiththebug.blogspot.com/2011/02/sei-challenges-with-abby-2.html. Well I played around some more and made a special card for my WONDERFUL hubby. I am so thankful for him. He has been truly one of the best things in my life. My gift from him (actually for both of us ) was to get a new bath and shower surround. I love it.

Ok back to my card here is what I used.
Kraft cardstock
SEI pink paper, and button
The Bazzil dark pink (which I love) is called Pomegranate Metallic.
The twine I bought from http://www.pinkcricut.com/ (sample pack).
The Be Mine stamp is from Emma at http://www.creativetimeforme.com/.
The hearts all from the Sweetheart Cartridge.

Hope you enjoy and hop over to Gaby's blog and wish her a Happy Anniversary.

Happy Scrappin'

Oh no... It's the last one of the year.

It is with Deepest sadness that I must post the Gaby/Abby Challenges are coming to an end this week for the remainder of the year. They are not going to be hosting any more SEI challenges this year. :( I am very sad; however, on the flip side. It brings me much happiness that NEXT year they will be back with the challenges (AT least for a few). Thank you SEI for allowing additional challenges and for being a great sponsor. The prize packs have been great. I can't wait for the new paper lines and can't wait to see them in person.

As most of you know I dearly love my SEI.
This weeks challenge was to create a Santa or Snowman project. Well I wanted to say a big thank you to Emma from http://www.creativetimeforme.com/. I received a cute little snowman stamp from PKS. It was such a great surprise to "win" something.

This card I made a cute little "tag" card. Yes the tag is easily removed and will allow for a great gift tag.


I used the paper line Kris Kringle:
The Green is Elf
The Red Polka dots is Twinkle lights
The stripe is Gift box
and the pretty Blue snow flakes is Snow angels
The white is SEI Coconut Velvet. (Let me tell you the paper cuts like butter on the cricut). I used it on another card. It is beautiful.
The ribbon is also from SEI.





**** This line is super cute - it is a little more whimsical but very pretty never the less.



The stamp is from PKS (what a cutie). I stamped it with SEI chrome ink but was a really light coloring so I used a black marker to outline it.
I used my Copics (I only have 2 a Pink and Red) ** just be careful on the copics and the velvet paper it "runs/bleeds".
The extra sparkle is from the star dust stickles.

Isn't this just a cute little card.



I hope you enjoy it and as always Happy Scrappin'

Thank You Card

Well its that time again for the wondeful SEI challenges with Gaby and her BFF Abby.
You can enter the challenge by going to her blog which is www.gabycreates.com . Once again she is doing an SEI sponsored blog post. I sure hope at some point I can win. I am so jealous.. I just love love love SEI my favorite and of course the project this week was so much fun. This week was all about the Glitz and glamor: The theme was Glitter. Who doesn't love Glitter?

I do I do..

I made this really cute card for a friend of mine. She hosted a play date the other day and her darling little 4 year old made my daughter a sweet friendship bracelet with her name on it. It is so cute.

So I am sending her a card to Thank her. Besides what 4 year old wouldn't love to get mail?

I used:
SEI Christmas Mint paper line (of course, right?).
I used Cinnamint (the pink inside), the body of the cutest owl, and the "Thank You".
The front of the card is Ribbon Candy (which is the red). Isn't it just pretty? I love it.
The green is Christmas Mint. Mmmm reminds me of a certain chocolate company's Mint Melt A Ways..
The bow is from the Glitmaz collection (yes SEI's ribbon)
Ok now on for the Glitter - the cute little owl's tummy is glittered with Diamond Dust Stickles and I also added stickles all over the front of the card just small little dots on the red paper.
The eyes are SEI google eyes.
The Owl is cut from Hoot 'n Holler, and the "Thank You" was cut from Sugar 'N Spice cricut lites.


Isn't this owl just as cute as can be? I love her.

The card is actually a "pop up" style on the inside. The word "thank" when unfolded pops up. I couldn't get it to actually photo well (thanks to my broken camera -- thank goodness my new one just came in).

Happy Scrappin'

Christmas Card/tag with matching envelope

Yes its that time of week. Another wonderful SEI challenge with Gaby. I just love her SEI challenges. They are so cool. Gaby and Abby's projects are just as cute as can be. Don't believe me? Go see for yourself. Gaby's blog is http://www.gabycreates.com/ and Abby's blog is http://www.scrapbookaholicbyabby.com/. The treat/bag box is just as cute as can be. She used the SEI Paper line Kris Kringle. Isn't that paper just as cute as can be? I love love all SEI paper, but I must say my favorite Christmas SEI paper has to be Christmas Mint (shhhh don't tell anyone but its also on Sale at Shopsei.com). I think it's time to stock up.

So for this weeks challenge she asked to make something Christmas. I love to make Christmas cards and and gift tags for the presents. I thought this would be GREAT. I made this cute little Santa tag and made a pocket card to put him in. I also just stamped on the back of him To:/From: using my stamps from Pink by Design Christmas Stamps. I was "testing" out my stamp so I also made a cute little plain envelope.

Isn't he just as cute as can be?

I used:
SEI Christmas Mint line: The red back ground is Cinnamint (It's textured and two tone).
SEI Christmas Mint line: Raspberry Truffle (mmm so yummy).
SEI Christmas Mint Green Ribbon
For "Santa" it is made by "Another Stamp Company"

He is all glittered out with Xmas Red, Cotton Candy, and Star Dust Stickles
I had some "Fun Fluff" so his beard and trim is fluffy.
The border punch is from Martha Stewart Cafts - Poinsettia (got at Michael's for 12.99).
Well Happy Scrappin'

Another Week another Challenge

Another week has come and gone and that means another challenge is up at http://www.gabycreates.com/. She is featuring SEI challenges and most know this is my FAVORITE paper line. I will normally use SEI some where in a card, or layout. I just love the colors.

This week's theme is Thanksgiving. Well its only a few days away from Thanksgiving so this challenge is perfect.

I made a cute little card. "Gobble 'til you wobble" The sentiment is from Pink by Design stamps.

I try to use SEI as much as possible, but this time I used a few other small areas of paper.


I used SEI moon rise for the orange, some SEI brown and red card stock. The green background is from Achievers.
The orange buttons are from the SEI page kits.
The turkey faces are "Create a Critter" stamps from Peachy Keen Stamps. (So cute).

The card is cut using "Christmas Cards" (I just love the scalloped edge) size 5 x5.
The cute little Turkey's are 1.5" using Create a Critter and all the layers (I hide the face on my Gypsy).

The red feathers and 2 top hats have some red stickles on them (Gotta Bling them out, right?) .
And Rhinestones on the top hat (in the middle).

Hope you Enjoy and Happy Scrappin' (and Thanksgiving)!!!

SEI Challenge 6

This weeks SEI challenge with http://www.gabycreates.com/. is hosting SEI Week 6 Challenge. This week is Fall Harvest. Well nothing says Fall Harvest like raking up some leaves. When I think of Fall Harvest a lot of things can be classified. The leaves, the apple orchards, the pumpkins. My favorite time of the year is Fall. I love the vibrant and rich colors, the jumping/ playing in leaves, apples, pies that fall brings.





I created a pretty layout of my daughter playing, racking, and jumping in the leaves. She had a blast. She loved every minute of it. I know I know - Child labor laws.. She was having fun raking those leaves.



I used SEI Moonrise for the Orange, Gold, and Green.


SEI chalk ink (chestnut brown).
Shhhh don't tell but I didn't use ALL SEI papers- I used K I Memories for the "tree" paper
And these really pretty "acrylic" leaves are from Heidi Grace (they are called Autumn Leaves Glass Affects). I just thought they were perfect.





Guess what? I didn't use any thing from my Gypsy or Circut.





I haven't determined a title yet, or if I will title it or just leave it as a journal box.





I hope you really enjoy this Fall layout. I just love it.





Thanks for stoppin and Happy Scrappin'

Little Monster

Ok Gaby is at it again with her SEI challenge.
You should check blog out - at http://www.gabycreates.com/. It is a great challenge. Why? Because it is using SEI paper which is my favorite paper line. Seriously - I have all the papers organized into separate folders. Yes all alphabetized, and in order by the SEI number. I know I know I'm Crazy.. I just love my SEI

I had a favorite SEI paper pack until recently, until I received some MONSTERVILLE paper. Now this has to be the most absolute adorable paper. I love the cute faces of the monsters. They are cute not scary. The Monsterville Flying Circus paper is so adorable, but, I didn't want to use the whole page so I just cut out a cute little gal and attached to my lay out.

I also love SEI paper because so many of the papers coordinate cross lines.

When I saw this challenge I knew I wanted to do my photos of my daughter running around. The shadow makes her look like a monster, it was the best.

I used:

SEI Monsterville Sassy Susie

SEI Monsterville Posie Way

SEI Monsterville Flyin Circus

SEI Kitty's place kitty whiskers (for the plan pink)

SEI Beatnik Brown for the base.

I used the Monsterville eyes and the blurb.

The title Little Monster was done with my gypsy, using Happy Hautings.

Don't forget today is also Hello Thursday - go check out the great projects at

www.obsessedwithscrapbooking.com/ She has a ton of wonderful project ideas. You will love the pointsetta card - it is just beautiful. Truely some awesome releases this month.

Well hope you enjoy and happy scrappin'

Día de los Muertos

Go Visit Gaby at http://www.gabycreates.com/ or her BFF www.scrapbookaholicbyabby.com/
For there upcoming Blog hop.

Here are some of the details (as taken from Gaby's website).

>>My BFF and I will be hosting our very own and first
Dia de los Muertos/Day of the Death Blog Hop!!
This coming Nov. 1st and 2nd!!
All of the Ladies joining us are very talented and FAMOUS!
You will be amazingly surprised!!
I will provide the line-up very, very soon!

This is a bit of history about Dia de los Muertos which is celebrated on Nov. 2nd
Day of the Dead (Spanish: Día de los Muertos) is a holiday celebrated in Mexico and other countries. The holiday focuses on gatherings of family and friends to pray for and remember friends and family members who have died. The celebration occurs on November 2. Traditions connected with the holiday include building private altars honoring the deceased using sugar skulls, marigolds, and the favorite foods and beverages of the departed and visiting graves with these as gifts.
The Day of the Dead is a time of celebration. (http://www.wikipedia.org).

Looks like its gonna be HUGE...

Can't wait, I am a huge fan of SEI.