My First Scrapbook Sketch Challenge

I'm still not a big scrapbooker but I'm practicing. I found a sketch challenge blog and gave it a shot. I think it turned out ok. This is my adorable little niece. I think the quote I found totally sums up how I feel to be an Aunt. I used a lot of vintage items from my stash. I love mixing in the old with the new. Don't be afraid to try something new and mix things up!

Mr. Moo The Terrorist

I thought I would give you an update on Mr. Moo. Well, in a blink of an eye he went from tiny furball to handsome cat. His nick name is the Terrorist because that is what he does. He roams around the house looking for trouble and someone to pounce on. Sometimes we all (humans and other furrys) get so sick of being ambushed and attacked that he has to go into timeout (the bathroom). Fortunately once his evilness playfulness has been expended he loves to cuddle.

Its just amazing how my 7 year old Sniffles took to him. Hes a bit of a grouch now days but loves Mr. Moo. My husband started calling him Grandpa because of the way he takes care of Mr. Moo. So sweet.

Now let me explain this picture. I have a screen door between my studio and kitchen. You know to keep all the furrys out, little boys, and sometimes husband. Mr. Moo climes it. Sometimes all the way to the top. We gave him a teddy bear when we first brought him home. He does not cuddle the bear. He takes out his aggression on it and acts like its prey. In this picture he is trying to carry the bear up the screen door. It reminded me of how big cats carry deer up big trees to eat! I have to say even though he is a little terror he has brought us so much joy this summer! We love him to pieces.

July 2011 Blog Hop

Photo Credit

Today is Papertray Ink July blog hop. The above photo is the inspiration we were to use. I think its perfect summer colors.

Recipe:

(all pti unless noted)

Cardstock: Hawaiian Shores, terracotta tile, vintage cream

Paper: My Mind's Eye

Dies: double ended banner

New Stuff

Cottage Kitchen Shadow Box

Sweet Dreams Banner

Hi! Hope everyone is having a lovely summer. We have had temperatures over 100 degrees for weeks now. Its a little rough but we are making due. I had a small panic attack after I realized my etsy shop has not sold anything in almost 2 weeks. I decided instead of concentrating on Halloween I would make some fun summery stuff. What have you been creating?

Create Banner

I made this banner today. I'm in love with it!! You can find it in my SHOP. I'v decided to add all sorts of banners to my shop. I'v made two Halloween ones that are SO cute! I can't wait to share. Hope your having a super silly summer day!

Happy 4th of July!

Today is Make It Monday #22: Multi-Color Stamping with Ink Refills. I thought I would post a card and wish y'all a happy 4th of July!
Recipe
(all items Papertrey Ink unless otherwise noted)
Paper: Rustic cream, Spring Rain, The Girl's Paperie-Kitch Collection
Stamps: Tag its #3
Dies: Fillable frames#4, Mat Stack 4, Angled Labels, Circle
Ink: Raspberry Fizz, Avocado
Other: Buttons-spring Rain, vintage-twine & trim, clear embossing, Red Brick & Paper- distress ink, cuttlebug-swiss dot embossing folder

The Circus Girl

Yay today starts the 4th of July weekend! I thought I would share a card with you. I wanted to show one of the uses for the tags I sell in my shop. For this card I just trimed the hole off the tag but you can request no holes when you purchase them too!
I chose a Circus Theme because its big right now and I needed a burst of color after working on Halloween all week.
Recipe
Paper: Stella Rose-My Minds's Eye, Home Town Summer-Pink Paislee
Stamps:Tiny Tags-Papertray Ink
Dies: Double Ended Banner, Tiny Tags-Papertray Ink
Other:Twine-The Twinery, Sliver glass glitter, pen, seam binding, crepe paper, Circus Girl Tag-Brandywine Design
Ink: Hawiann Shores-Papertray Ink, Spiced Marmalade-Distress ink

Kits From The Halloween Past

Spooky Pair Halloween Tag Kit



Boo Cottage Sign Kit

Spooky Mini Wreath Kit

I know Halloween! Has she gone crazy you ask? Last year I had request to offer my Halloween Craft kits earlier in the year. So here it is in June and you can find them at Brandywine Design! I also have new spooky labels, cupcake picks, and tags coming out. I have a limited quantity on the kits and when they are gone there gone! Happy crafting!!

Make It Monday #18: Adding Texture with Tissue Paper

This is a card I made for Make It Monday #18: Adding Texture with Tissue Paper
My mojo is gone and it took forever to make. I just can't seem to finish any projects. But, from past experience I have learned you can't force creativity. So I'm not. I think its our 100 plus temperatures we have been having. It makes you want to do nothing. Hope its cooler where your at.

Trouble Disguised as Cuteness

Just thought I would share some of the  oodles of cuteness we have around here. Doesn't everyone LOVE kitten pictures! This guy is constantly into something. He has us laughing all day. Thanks so much for all the lovely comments on my last post. You guys keep me going.

Taking Time Out

I know I have just let my blog and shop go hanging. I haven’t been visiting blogs. I have gone over and over in my head on how to explain it. Basically you have heard of stories of people who are dying or have had awful things happen to them. They start to really LIVE there life to the fullest. Well nothing big has happened to me. I just have taken some time out to make my life RICHER. I’v slowed down, and started to live each moment to the fullest. I have a wonderful family, home, and life. My son is going through a rough time and I want to be there for him.  I want to make sure I appreciate it and enjoy it all. I have a lot of new ideas for Brandywine Designs but, right now its just not my priority. I will try to come back soon! This week is crazy. It’s the last week of school and my sister is graduating from High School. My son and step son are graduating from Elementary school. So busy but fun.
p.s.
I have been spending a lot of my day making sure this little new guy gets lots of love and cuddles too. His name is Mr. Moo!

New Things Coming Soon

I'm still alive! New things and updates coming soon!

Make It Monday-Embossing

I hope y'all had a wonderful weekend. We broke a high temperature record here. It was 97 degrees! I made this card for Papertrey Ink's Make It Monday. The polka dots and sentament are heat embossed with clear embossing powder. I think its very shabby chic. Enjoy!

Supplies
*all supplies Papertrey Ink unless otherwise noted
Stamps: Mat Stack 4, Think Big Favorites #1
Dies: Doily Details Collection, Limitless Layers: 1 3/4" Circle Collection, Mat Stack 4, Martha Stewart Butterfly Punch
Paper: Aqua Mist, Blush, The Girls Paperie, coaster board

Make It Monday

I had to participate in this weeks Make It Monday's challenge at Papertrey Ink. The challenge was to use a ink blending tool. This was super easy for me because the Ranger blending tools are one of my very favorite tools. I use them on almost everything.

Supplies

Paper: PTI-Vintage Cream, Coaster Board
Ink: Distress Ink-Spiced Marmalade & Wild Honey
Stamps & Dies: PTI-Basic Labels, Tiny Tags

Shop Udate

Hope your having a great weekend. Its so pretty here! I've updated my SHOP with a few spring/summer goodies. More to come soon! Thanks for stopping by.