Obsessed with Vintage

My good friend Tammy and I couldn't pass up a trip to Green Tangerines with our %25 off coupons! I was able to spend under $20, that was an accomplishment! I found lots of beautiful, colorful vintage paper that I had to get. Tammy surprised me with this awesome stamp set, which included the butterfly above! I couldn't wait to use it! I cleaned up my craft area and was ready to get back to being creative!

New Years

Torendi Blog Hop Challenge

Torendi had an awesome blog hop the other day, along with a fun little challenge. The idea was to take a project from the blog hop and become inspired and make your own project. I chose Jenn's project from Double N Designs. Her projects are always so fun! You may think, where did I get my inspiration...well, I had these Christmas sticker tags from EAD Designs, and I thought, I must use them up before the season is over! I cut the tops off the tags, and attached them to the some craft paper. I really like the way that Jenn incorporated patterned washi tape with the solid red color and the snowflakes. So, I busted out my new tissue tape from Tim Holtz and managed to find a snowflake brad to add! You should head over to the Torendi blog hop to see what you can create from all the great ideas!

Torendi Second Tuesday Blog Hop

I hope that you are loving the blog hop so far! Thanks for stopping by! You should have made your way here from Jenn's fantabulous blog. If not, please make sure to go back to beginning and start with the Torendi blog! Now on to the fun stuff....:) I can't seem to get enough of the products at Torendi. They are unique and so much fun to use. For this holiday card I used the Washi Tape and the Sasafrass Alphas. The Washi Tape has become one of my staples and it is super easy to use!!! They both come in a variety of different colors and would be prefect for any project!!!

Up next in the blog hop is Tiff, make sure to check out and see what she has up her sleeve!

If you love what you see on today's blog hop, and feel inspired to create your own NEW project, post it on your blog and let people know about the Torendi challenge! Check out the Torendi blog for more info! You could be a winner!

Happy Holidays! :)
-Angela

Wee Memories Challenge #31 Card #2

This is my second entry for Wee Memories Challenge #31. What a fun challenge!

Wee Memories Challenge #31

Its been so long since I have crafted. Working long hours, getting a new job, working two jobs, and now finally things have calmed down. I start my new job, full time, on Monday. I had to celebrate with a trip to the craft store and finally found the Garden Variety/Material Girl Paper Pack. I had nothing planned today, but card making and yoga! Pretty nice plans for this beautiful Saturday! I adore this paper, and I figured that Wee Memories Challenge #31 would be the perfect start to getting back to crafting! The challenge was to use patterned paper, and I had a lot of fun with these two cards. Head over to Wee Memories and challenge yourself!

Garden Variety

Wee Memories Challenge #24

My goodies from E.A.D have arrived...which included these super cute Christmas Tags. I am not too much of a Clean and Simple kind of girl, so I figured I should go with the Tag element of the challenge at Wee Memories this week. The tags are actually supposed to be gift tags, but I figured, why not use them on a card! I used some brads and string to give them the feel of stockings hanging from the fireplace (hence the red brick background!!!) Hope you enjoy!

Tsuruta Designs Flashback Friday

I have to admit, I am actually not ashamed to post my first challenge card! The idea of this challenge at Tsuruta Designs was to flashback and remember the first challenge you ever did. Mine was for the EAD Color Challenge called Plum Shabby, not too long ago (June). Ever since then I have been addicted to challenges. I feel like i usually cant go without entering some challenge for every card I make! I have only been paper crafting for about 2 1/2 years and feel I am slowly finding out my style! Thanks for stopping by, and go visit the challenge and play along!

Wee Memories Challenge #23

When I saw this challenge at Wee Memories...I couldn't resist! I bought these adorable Halloween rubons at a craft sale for $1 (Cosmo Cricket) and I knew they would be perfect! Entangled in the (make believe spider web!) is an orange scalloped frame that I i snagged at Torendi (check them out....super fun stuff!) I wanted to use all three elements...scallops, string, and orange, and I think I pulled it off. My sister's favorite holiday is Halloween and I can't wait to send this to her! I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend...I know I am looking forward to yoga and crafting!

E.A.D Designs Color Challenge-September

I loved this color combo! I tried to match the peacock color as much as possible and the picture doesnt really do the color justice! The birdie and tree branch are EAD rubons, which i absolutely adore! I found the beautiful cranberry colored paper as part of a mat pack at Marshalls (Anna Griffin). I just had to incorporate my brick background stamp from Tim Holtz (I am addicted to that stamp). To all my followers...thank you for always stopping by! I think if I reach 40 followers I will give away some blog candy! Happy Tuesday!

EBTKS #22

Hair Accessories....Really....Are you serious! I had no ideas at all! I stumbled into my bathroom and attempted to rummage through all my hair accessories. And what did I find...A whole lot of rubber bands. I grabbed the most colorful ones, and sat down and stared at them for a long while! I finally came up with making a few shapes using the brads. After some debating on what to do with that, i think i went through every embellishment possible, before I found my joy ride chipboard! Finally it all came together! The picture didnt turn out as good as I had hoped, because there is a lot of glare off the chipboard! Anyways...hop on over to Everything but the Kitchen Sink and see what you can do! I dare you!

2S4Y #60

I made another card with these colors and I just couldn't stop! I wanted to challenge myself by using a unique sketch, so I chose a sketch from 2 Sketches 4 You, check them out here. I am so happy its a three day weekend...you know what that means.....3 days of crafting! Happy Labor Day weekend everyone! Enjoy yourself and relax! Thanks for taking time to stop by my blog! :)

Unscripted Sketches #71 & OTWC #23

I just adored this color combo from OTWC! I found the Martha Stewart ribbon at Marshalls...who knew that they randomly carry crafting items and for really cheap! I searched for another sketch to find something new and exciting...that's where I found Unscripted Sketches. Their design team had some really cute cards, so I figured I would join in on the fun! I flipped the sketch upside down to make it a little different! Check out both these sites and challenge yourself on this lovely Saturday afternoon!

Wee Memories Giveaway

Wee Memories is having a fun giveaway! Look at these adorable marker cubbies...you can check them out here at Studio 3 Solutions. Also visit Wee Memories here for a chance to win!

Wee Memories Challenge #19

This card was a blast to make! It took me a lot longer than I had imagined! My friend Jenn sent me the adorable candy stamp and sentiment! I stamped the candies, colored them, and then used the glossy accents to make them shine! They almost look good enough to eat! ;) I made the barrel from some corrugated cardboard, then covered it with my washi tape from Torendi. I just can't get enough of the tape, its my new staple. This challenge (Wee Memories #19) was to use sweets....and ribbon! For the stripes on the barrel, I used brown ribbon and added some tiny brads. I used my Tim Holtz brick stamp (AGAIN!!!) for the yellow background! I think it came together nicely! Hop on over to the challenge and check out all the fabulous projects! Hope you all have a wonderful weekend! :)

OTWC #21 Card #3

OTWC #21 Card #2

OTWC #21

I had been debating on doing this challenge (Off the Wall Craftiness #21), but once I got started, I couldn't stop! :) The paper I used is a variety of different brands! I broke into my EAD Designs rubons and used those for my sentiments! I just cant get enough of my brick stamp by Tim Holtz! Its been so nice to have the day off (I did work almost three hours)! I have been crafting away for hours...now I just need to get motivated to post my stuff for sale. Just seems like a lot of work! ;) Happy Thursday ya'll~

EAD Color Challenge-August

I had so much fun doing this challenge (EAD Designs Color Challenge)! The color combo was so unique and I had no idea how I was going to pull it off! For this card I used my new Ultimate Grunge stamps by Tim Holtz, Earth Love chipboard by Cosmo Cricket, Washi Tape from Torendi, and the cloud paper that I bought from CTMH. I am off for two days and I cant wait to craft away! Hope you all are enjoying your week and thanks for visiting my blog!

Love My Tapes Challenge

I feel like its been awhile since I have entered a challenge. The Love My Tapes challenge was to create a project using the above picture for inspiration. As soon as I saw the patterns on the fabric, I knew I had to use the green paper I bought from Torendi! I have had these blue flowers for so long...so I am sure they are happy to finally be used! Go check out their blog here and see what you can create!

Wee Memories Challenge #18

Wee Memories Challenge #18 was to use buttons, brads, or bling! I chose bling! One of my best friends is having her baby shower tomorrow for her 2nd child! One girl, and now a boy! I am so excited for her, and I couldn't pass up making a card for the shower!

Wee Memories Giveaway & Challenges

Wee Memories is having a great giveaway! Each week they have a Scrappy Saturday Challenge with some great prizes! The challenges are always super fun! You have to check out their blog here and make sure to become a fan on facebook too!