from Plain to FABULOUS

Hello Friends,

I've had a great time today decorating a Journal for a very special Teenager... This month my BFF's daughter turns 13... As you all know these are the precious years that will shape her and her character.. I picked up a few blank journals from Target to keep around just for this type of special occasion..  I took one out and because she loves PINK, I made it special just for her with a private message on the inside flap.  I also Kreated a special bday card so on Tuesday I will be at the post office bright and early getting her gift ready for send off...

I've taken a couple of pictures to show a before and after.. The purple journal is still blank ready for the next gift need.

I hope she loves it...

Liz

Happy Day Everyone,

The following is my latest post over at CSDIVAS... I hope you all come join in on the challenge fun..

Hello Friends,

Have you taken time to craft this year? I was at my local Michael's store and found a dollar bin full of fabulous CUPCAKE wrappers. I bought a couple packs with the intentions of making great desserts. As I walked further, I saw some pre-packaged die cut flowers and of course grabbed them. THEN my crafting friends, I had a LIGHT BULB moment....

I can save money, have more choices and use my left over wrappers from past baking projects..

MAKE MY OWN DIE CUT FLOWERS USING THE CUPCAKE WRAPPERS...

I brought out my BIG Kick and Sizzix Tattered Floral die by JIM HOLTZ ~ I used 2 wrappers that I battered by floding, rolling and scrunched up.. I made them look wrinkled then straightened them out and cut them in half to cover both the small and medium flower dies.

here are the steps and results.

 

The fun and possibilities are endless...

Have a great time and make each flower your OWN...

 

Come join me at CSDIVAS...

 

Liz

It's Monday Fun day..

Hello Friends,

Thanks to all my new followers.. I'm so blessed to have you join me. I hope to get to know each of you..

I am so excited this morning.. and looking to all my crafty friends fo some help..

I have a wonderful friend Michelle who was so awesome and surprised me with fabulous buttons in several colors so I can add them to any of my projects.. Thank you Michelle... I've purchased a box to seperate out the colors and LOVE them.. I have three spaces left in the organizer and I think it's just enough space to add WHITE, SILVER AND GOLD buttons... some shimmer...

Do you have suggestions on where to buy buttons? I've looked at Michael's and Joann's but I didn't find packs of great buttons.. How do you purchase buttons??

Any help is much appreciated...

Happy Crafting!
Liz

it's finally friday and one last day until a winner is chosen

Hi all, don't forget to stop by CSDIVAS to join my challenge and have fun. tomorrow I pick a winner. You still have time..
My friend Teresa is also giving blog candy over at her blog  tickellexpressions.blogspot.com

it's all about sharing and creating and having fun!

Liz

I have found a great company full of FAB Digi's and templates

Hello Friends, I have been working on some blog hops today and stumbled upon the following company..
http://thecuttingcafe.typepad.com/

I highly recommend this company and hope that you'll go and check them out.. I am a believer in sharing great info..

liz

Have you recovered from the weekend?

Hello Friends,

It's January 3rd and the year is off to a great start.  I've had a bit of a head cold the last few days but am currently scrapbooking to catch up to my photos from 2011... Have you organized and finished your 2011 scrapbook yet? I'm behind but on the right track.

I'm the guest designer for January over at CSDIVAS... Have you come to visit and join the challenge I've set? http://creativescrapbookingdivas.blogspot.com/    You still have time to create those special Thank You's needed all year round... Handwritten Thank You's show so much more than a quick thanks. They show you are grateful and took time out of your busy day to stop and reflect on whatever it is your grateful for... If you aren't in the habit of sending them now is the time to KREATE and START! 2012 is a time for new beginnings, set yourself up for greatness....

hugs,
Liz

Happy New Year! 2012 is here!!!

Hello Friends,
Many WISHES of Blessings to you and your families as 2012 begins... May you find yourselves happy, healthy and prosperous...
I am so grateful to God, my family, friends and loved ones... My new friends and to a new year full of adventure.

It's January and that means you should pop over to CSDIVAS and visit me as I'm the Guest DT this month... http://creativescrapbookingdivas.blogspot.com/


see you all there...

Love and Hugs..

Liz