~No Crafts, Just Photos & Family Fun Today!~

Whew, good morning my friends, what a weekend!!

First of all Happy Father's Day to any real dads out there.

Especially to my hubby, I thought I would share what the boys got

dad for Father's Day...this Pup Seal knife. And he loves it! :) 

We also spent Father's Day at the lake with the boys, then

when we got home I make White Chicken Chili and it was a good day. 

Here are the boys swimming...well 2 of them, the other one just wanted to EAT.

And the first part of our weekend began with THIS!!!!!!!!!! :)

Our sweet Crushers winning 1st PLACE GOLD in baseball!

It was an amazing moment and very fun. Cannot wait for fall ball but

thank heaven's this part is over LOL We still have tournaments for my

16 yr old this week, so it will be busy but 2 down and one to go!

Thought I would share my son's photo LOL

While everyone else was sitting holding the trophy, not my kid!

He was doing some odd stealth ninja move LOL

He was PUMPED! :) He is not the best player on the

team and bless his heart we know it but he has the most heart for sure. 

He skips off and on the field and always tries. 

Gotta love this kid. 

Here is the silly pose with the trophy. LOVES IT!

 And how could I NOT share our coaches first pose? LOL

Last year he gave me a special picture too. I love this guy, he 

is a man all the way and it's not a bad thing. 

So this is why my hands are clean and no crafts have happened

this weekend. I officially took 4 days off which is REALLY rare, ok

let's be honest I only took 2 LOL but it was necessary. 

Just wanted to give a quick reminder about my latest class.

It is ONLY 20.00! Sign ups are this week!

Hurry because the class begins the 28th.

 http://www.mycreativeclassroom.com/course/info.php?id=606

That's it for me today, I promise a project will magically

appear tomorrow!! :) Happy Monday!!!!

Clearsnap and Trinity Paper Arts Blog Hop!!

Welcome to the Clearsnap and Trinity Paper Arts Blog Hop!! Our Design Teams have "teamed up" to share layouts, projects, and more featuring Trinity Paper Arts' paper collections and Clearsnap's distinctive inks and accessories. From sports to summer and everything in between, kick your sandals off, grab a cold lemonade and enjoy the inspiration.  

My project today is a card using Clearsnap Smooch Ink in Siren 
and the fun Trinity Paper Arts Surf N Swim Collection, and I love it! :) 

When I made these squares I thought a POP of Siren Smooch Ink 

would make them stand out more, so I edged each one after I stitched them. 

I also edged the base of the card after I stitched it.

 See how it makes them pop? I love it!

 It was a fun and very "relaxing" card. Great, now I am longing for the beach! LOL

Hop along to each blog listed below and leave a comment.

http://clearsnap.blogspot.com

http://trinitypaper.blogspot.com

http://tamisanders.com/

http://taylordconcepts.blogspot.com/

http://thoughtsoftraveling.blogspot.com/

http://stitchcutcreate.blogspot.com/

http://www.arteypoemas.com/

http://www.kitsnbits.blogspot.com/

http://inmyblueroom.blogspot.com/

http://www.rukristin.blogspot.com/

http://sabrinaalery.blogspot.com/

http://www.jaxbeanstalks.blogspot.com/

http://www.hydrangeahippo.com/

http://scrapbookingischeaperthantherapy.blogspot.com/

http://whatsinalousyananut.blogspot.com/

http://blueyecicle.blogspot.com/

http://www.twotearsinmybucket.blogspot.com/

http://faerieenchantment.blogspot.com/

Each comment is an entry into a drawing to win the entire Trinity Paper Arts' "Surf N Swim" Collection!

PLUS, a second winner will receive Smooch Spritz in Gingersnap, Designer Foils in Blue, and Design Adhesives! 

For extra entries, post about this blog hop to Facebook, Twitter or your blog! Just leave a comment on either company blog telling us what you did and each comment will count as your extra entry. And now, let's heat up the summer!!

Products Used:

Trinity Paper Arts Surf N Swim

Clearsnap Smooch Ink (Siren)

Sewing machine

Baker's twine from Hydrangea Hippo

Word sentiments stickers from SRM

~Altered Scrapbook Album + **WINNER**~

Good morning my crafty friends,

I have a fun little project to share today, an altered scrapbook album. 

You know I love scrapbooking but find the books a little plain at times. 

So I took this plain black book and altered it as a gift. 

 I used the fun Buttons Galore & More buttons and you can 

find step by step instructions on their blog right here!

http://www.buttonsgaloreandmore.com/blog/embellishing-scrapbook-album-idea/

It was not my usual style but I ended up loving it, perfect for my wild

and very animal loving girly-friend. 

I have to make the post quick today, the boys and I have

a big day ahead and I have to go get started LOL 

And don't forget about my online Acrylic Card Class!!

You can sign up right here for ONLY 20.00...

http://www.mycreativeclassroom.com/course/info.php?id=606

And of course I have a winner of the class....a FREE seat on my class.

 Hollyk said...

Hi Pinky, would love to win a seat in your class. Your classes always sound like so much fun.

Holly please email or facebook me your email address and I will get your

seat set up! 

I wish I had 20 seats to giveaway but I work so hard on these classes to

make a little extra money for my kids baseball activities and hubby's 

Father's Day gifts, all the little things :) 

Please spread the word about the class if you can, thank you.

OH tomorrow we have a special blog hop so stay tuned!!!! :) 

**Big Prizes!!** Samantha Walker Blog Hop- Mini Album + Digital Layout!

Good morning my friends, it is the second Wednesday of the month and

time for another Samantha Walker Creative Team Blog Hop!

Today the prizes are CRAZY AWESOME! :) 

So hop and comment all the way!! 

Samantha is giving away a Free Cut File & a set of Spellbinder dies...WOOT!

For my projects I made this Vacation Mini Album using the

paper and dies from Samantha Walker's new line for Creative Imaginations

 called Nautical and my Zutter Bind-It-All for the binding. 

I love the feel of the line and the stickers. 

I kept trimming out little pennants and stapled them to the pages like bookmarks.

I added a bunch of Liquid Pearls. 

The colors were such fun, made me feel so nostalgic. 

I also used the Spellbinders SW Dies for the stars & anchors on the cover. 

In the Bind-It-All O'Wire binding I used some Twinery Twine.

I love that I can bind my own books now!! 

For my second project all you digital fanatics! :) 

I made a digital layout using the new Samantha Walker Digital Kit 

called Retro Road Trip, such a fun kit!

Now that's it for me today! :) 

Off to the next blog....

the next blog is the amazing AJ Otto, you will love her...

http://thewillowgarden.blogspot.com/

~Create - With Vintage Detail~

 Good morning friends,

I thought I had better blog since I have not been able to post to Facebook 

all weekend. Oh how I love glitches LOL

I created this clear acrylic layout with a vintage flair this weekend. 

These little intricate hearts and vines are the Globecraft Memories

Piccolo line and I also used the beautiful Vintage Gold Piccolo embossing enamel. 

 I also edged the paper with the enamel powder. 

For the "Create" I used the Clear Scraps acrylic Expressions,

 then I spritzed the back with Clearsnap Smooch Spritz, finally I

added alcohol inks and some Viva Decor Pearl pen.

 Overall I really love the vintage look. 

The paper is from Bo Bunny, one paper I do not use often

but always love when I do!

Don't forget to "Like" Globecraft Memories on Facebook.

One of my newest friends. VERY interesting and unique products! 

Today we begin my youngest son's baseball tournaments, 

it should be a fun week, let's hope it is COOL! :) 

Happy Monday my friends~

~Think Happy Thoughts-Acrylic & Crystal Sun Catcher!~

Happy Friday to my amazing crafty friends,

I created a fun new project to share because I have the privilege

of working with Connie Crystals and amazing crystal company.

And Clear Scraps, a great acrylic company, and of course

The Scraptastic Kit Club (which provided the paper and embellishments)

June 2012 PB&J Kit + Add On

I decided to combine to three for a beautiful sun catcher wall hanging. 

 I started out with the Clear Scraps Scalloped Square Album, I took 

a page from it. Then I scored and cut, and cut...and CUT the middle out! 

LOL It was alot harder them I anticipated, these things are sturdy!

I stapled the Connie Crystal Sun Catcher into place, 

(Mixed Media Octagon Sun Catcher Green- CC Art 1120)

then I added the paper frame from the PB&J kit. 

I also dug out my add-on from last month's kit the Ruby Red 

Liquid Pearls and dotted all over. 

I cannot wait to hang this on my wall, I love the fresh look for summer!

Don't forget to "Like" Connie Crystal on Facebook. 

They will have a new website up soon with full instructions too.
Plus the amazing Scraptastic Kit Club and Clear Scraps, they all are
wonderful companies with purpose.

Happy Friday! :) 

**GIVEAWAY ALERT** Scrapbook GIVEAWAY

Good morning my friends,

I am ahead of the game today! LOL

Last time I gave away a class way too late so this time I am doing it early!

I have ONE FREE seat in my next Clear Scraps Acrylic Card class

to giveaway! :) You could win a free seat in my ONLINE class. 

 40+ minutes of videos tutorial- step by step for EACH of the 4 cards!

Four fresh bright cards techniques the same as Pinky's published cards in popular scrapbook and card magazines!

This Acrylic Card Class is the next step in card making! Pinky will show you how to make 4 very unique acrylic cards while teaching you step by step techniques for maximizing your acrylic. Step by step videos 40+ minutes! FOUR separate cards.

Each week a new technique for working with acrylic and a new design for each card. From embossing to stamping you will leave class LOVING acrylic!

Techniques used:

• Getting comfortable with acrylic
• Embossing acrylic
• Stamping acrylic
• Cutting acrylic
• Stitching acrylic
• Using the right adhesives with acrylic
• Inking acrylic and proper inks for acrylic

It's going to be a fun class, each class has a gallery and a forum to chat with 

me one on one and ask questions if you have any, plus you have a printable PDF

of each step with photos. So either way you are covered!

Since it is ONLINE you can access it day or night in your Pj's even. 

Just comment here to win and PLEASE spread the word about the class. 

You can sign up right here

http://www.mycreativeclassroom.com/course/info.php?id=606

Thank so much! I will post a winner next week so stay tuned!

~Beachy Fun Scraptastic Kit Club Layout~

This is another layout I created with the Scraptastic Club PB&J Kit.

~Express Yourself Layout- Scraptastic Club~

Good morning my friends, 

I have a layout to share today (no it's not digi!) LOL It's 100% paper.

It's a layout about my new tattoo using the Scraptastic Club June 2012

PB&J Kit and the PB&J Add-on I LOVE them! You need to check them out!

Ok so on a side note, when I decided this year was my tattoo year

I thought nothing of it. I just thought I was almost 40 and I had wanted these

tattoos for 20+ years, so I was just going to do it. 

They all mean something special, it's like a little journal of my life.

I never even thought anyone would care if my arm was all tatted up.

In fact I thought no one would care. That's exactly what I thought about my

pink hair!! LOL Silly me...people really are either very pro or very con

and they do say things quite a bit about it. 

Bt it's all good I am old enough to handle it *wink*

But it is funny to look at it from my point of view...one of these days I will

stop being so naive...or maybe I just don't think about it because at the

end of the day I just don't care what anyone thinks except my hubs and I. 

But I LOVED the "Please don't rain on my parade" sticker, really that is

why I scrapbooked this entire layout! LOL Perfect! 

Oh and the photo is my new tattoo, my 3 little tikis, that stand for my 3 boys.

Ok that's it for me today...

Don't forget the Clear Scraps Acrylic Card class....sign ups are now! :) 

http://www.clearscraps.com/

http://www.mycreativeclassroom.com/course/info.php?id=606

Sign Up NOW! :)
Ok off to play ball again today, this is our last week, it's tournament week!!!