Jan 31st Sketch Challenge at Stuck On U Sketches

Hello Everyone! Whew..I'm glad to be back. I feel like it's been forever since I've updated my blog. 

We have another wonderful challenge over at Stuck On U Sketches which will run from Jan 31st- Feb 13th. 

Our sketch for this challenge was created by our lovely Leah Schaeffer. So come on over to SOUS and check out the other design teams creations, they totally rock! 

Love~Joy

I created this layout using my Swirlydoos kotm. This is a picture of my niece..posing like she's a lil angel, lol.  The papers are from fabscraps..they are gorgeous! Love the pinks, blues, and grays. I did some punching around the page and distressing. I also used my   starburst spray from Lindy's to add some pop of color. 

Below are some close ups. 

Thanks so much for stopping by and have a wonderful day! 

Challenge at Stuck On U Sketches

Hi everyone! I hope you all had a wonderful holidays..I'm so glad it's over. lol
It's that time again for another sketch challenge at Stuck On U Sketches. This one begins today and runs for two weeks. So be sure to stop by to our blog and check out the rest of the design teams awesome creations! You are sure to find some artistic inspiration there.

Always Have Faith

This is a picture I took while driving into Ruidoso NM. I love seeing this church sitting on top of this tall hill all by itself. 

The papers I used are from my C'est Magnifique kit of the month. I love these papers and the colors. Some of the flowers are from my personal stash. I also did some punching, distressing, and inking. 

Thank you for stopping by. 

Stuck On U Sketches Challenge

Hi everyone! We have another challenge for you at Stuck On U Sketches. This challenge begins Dec 20th through Jan 2nd. So come on over and take a look at the rest of the design teams wonderful creations.  Below is the sketch provided.

And here is my layout:

Titled: At Christmas All Roads Lead Home

This is a pic of my mother and brother. I just loved this picture and has become one of my favs of them two. I used papers from my C'est Magnifique kit of the month. The papers are gorgeous, from inkido happy Christmas collection. 

I distressed the edges and painted the circle chippy that came in the kit. I also used flowers from the kit and from my stash. 

Thanks for looking and hope to see you at SOUS. 

December 6th Sketch Challenge at Stuck On U Sketches

Hi everyone! I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving. It's time for another awesome sketch challenge at Stuck On U Sketches. This sketch was created by our lovely Nanne' and will run from Dec 6th for two weeks.
Check out our blog and take a look at the other wonderful creations by the the rest of the design team.

Here is the sketch:

And here is my layout:

The Shortest Distance Between Two People Is A Smile

This is a layout I created using  pic of my hubby and me. I also used papers and embellies that came in my Swirlydoos KOTM. I painted some chippies, punched and distressed, and did some hand stitching. 

I also stamp embossed the tags and painted them with distress ink and glimmer mist spray. 

I hope you enjoyed this and have a great week! 

Swirlydoos' December Kit Reveal Blog Hop Party

Welcome to Swirlydoos' December Kit Reveal Blog Hop Block Party!!

If you came here from Paulien's blog, then you are on the right track. If not, go back to Swirlydoos' blog and start from there. We have some amazing projects for you to see today !! Make sure to leave a comment on all of the blogs for a chance to win!!! Check out Swirlydoos on Facebook and Like Us!!!

Are you a subscriber? If so, your kit is on it's way! If not, check out the Swirlydoos store to see if there are any December kits or add ons in the store!

Here are my projects created using the Swirlydoos' December kit. 

This first project is based on this month's sketch (using a pic of my hubby and I). 

I distressed the edges of the paper and tucked in some hidden lace here and there. I also lightly misted the background using a stencil. I added some metal brads around the page and added the TH metal word band that came in our kit. I painted the chippy with embossing powder and used lots of embellies.  

Here is the sketch provided by our lovely sketch artist Beggahuna. 

In this layout (I used a pic of my beautiful mother and handsome brother) I decided to use the lighter shades of white, yellow and green. I did some punching and  ink distressing. I also made the large yellow flower using TH's tattered poinsettia die. I fussy cut the ornaments and added some bling to make them look like they are hanging. The background paper has a stencil painted with starburst sprays and also some gold crackling color by viva. I added some resins and chippies and brads. 

This final layout I made (using a pic of my family) with two different shades. I did some hand stitching and of course, my paper distressing. The rub-on's and flowers came in our kit. 

You have until midnight, eastern time, on Friday 12/6 to complete the hop. Winners will be announced on the Swirlydoos Blog on Saturday 12/7. In order to qualify to win here is what you need to do:

1: Visit all of the blogs and leave a comment on each. This way we know you were there. Become a follower if you're not already. Take your time. There are REALLY beautiful things to see along the way.

2: Before you leave each blog, look for the “special” words and write it down. 

Once you have visited all the blogs and collected all the special words, they will create a sentence. 

3: Finally, go back to the Swirlydoos blog and leave a comment letting us know how much fun you had, tell us the sentence that was created with all of the special words you collected. Can't wait to hear from you.

My special word is : does

The party continues over at Petaloo's blog. Have fun!

Project Life Challenge at Stuck On U Sketches

Hi everyone! Today we have another project life challenge which begins Dec 2nd and will run throughout the next two weeks. Come on over to Stuck On U Sketches and take a look at the other project life challenge creations. This time..the challenge is to use ~Scalloped Circle(s)~.

Below is my submission:

Sorry for the superb picture quality..lol..this pic was taken at night. 

The title to this is: Wish You Were Here

In honor of my beloved doggy Cozmo..I thought I'd do a page with pictures of him when he was a puppy and when he was older with my husband. 

We miss him so much, always in my heart and on my mind. 

So thanks for stopping by and have a great week! 

November 22nd Stuck On U Sketches Challenge

I'm so excited for the holidays to come around and all the pictures I get to take of my family..documenting our special moments. And with that said, we have another awesome sketch challenge at Stuck On U Sketches for you to try out! This challenge begins on November 22nd and will run for two weeks. This sketch was created by our lovely Leah Schaeffer. Come on over to SOUS and check out the other creations, we have a talented group of ladies..showcasing their awesome creations!

Here is the sketch:

And here is my layout:

Title: A moment last all of a secod but the memory lives on forever.

This is a pic of my hubby, looking so cute and serious. lol

The papers I used here are from my kit of the month at Swirlydoos. I love them, the greens and neutral colors are so pretty. The flowers also came in the kit. I did some punching, distressing and inking. I also used a stencil where I applied acrylic paint and liquitex glass beads. I added some burlap and ribbon. The photo frames are from kaisercraft that I altered with glimmer mist and chalk ink. 

I hope you enjoy this layout and much as I enjoyed creating it. Have a wonderful week! 

Nov 18th Project Life Challenge at Stuck On U Sketches

Hi everyone! Today we have another project life challenge at Stuck On U Sketches. Your project must include anything having to do with ~ Glitter~.

Come on over to SOUS and check out the rest of the design teams creations, you have two weeks to submit your project. Below is an example of my project.

Titled: The Best Thing Ever

This page was fun and silly for me, but it was definitely memorable. Yes that's George Strait..but no, it's not him as a real person. I walked into a cowboy boot store and there he was, the man..the king of country (in my opinion)..as a life size cardboard picture.  So..I couldn't resist to strike a pose, as if he was really there (in my dreams). haha

I also bought my first pair of cowgirl boots that day..and I love them! I can't stop wearing them..I feel totally country and they give me this urge to just go country dancing..immediately! But I haven't..maybe sometime soon my hubby can take me bootin scootin booging. 

So I hope you enjoyed my PL and have a great week! 

November 8th Sketch Challenge at Stuck On U Sketches

Hi everyone and happy fall ya'll! I have a great sketch to share with you today by our lovely Leah Schaeffer at Stuck On U Sketches. This challenge will run from Nov 8th through the next two weeks.
Come over and check out the other amazing layouts created by the other designers. Below is the sketch to follow:

And here is my interpretation:

Share All The Details

This is a picture of my hubby and me. We went to a cabin in NM for the weekend and spent some fun time with family and friends. The papers used here are from my swirlydoos kit. They are the line from Bo Bunny, The Avenues. I am loving that soft coral pink. I used punches from MS and also did some distress inking. The flowers are from both prima and bo bunny.

I also used my stencil and applied some modeling paste with acrylic paint. I stamped some ink here and there.. with a little bling-bling. 

I hope you enjoy and have a great week! 

Project Life Challenge at Stuck On U Sketches

Hello Everyone! Yay, we're here with another PL challenge at Stuck On U Sketches. This challenge will begin Nov 4th. And the challenge is to "Create A Shaped Tag".

Below is my submission:

The Good Life

This is a picture of myself with friends and family. We took a little trip to NM and stopped for some wine tasting and beers..YUM!
I also added different tags to my project. So come on over to SOUS and check out the other design teams PL submissions!

Have a great week!