~Hi...I'm Here For You~

Hey there happy Thursday my friends,

Oh I am in love with the Avocado Arts stamp set this month

especially the "I'm Here For You" sentiment- such a great sentiment for

this time of year and any time your friends need you. 

 Sometimes I think I am the luckiest gal in the world with such

amazing friends who are so genuine and loving.

I have such great kids in my life too- such a blessing.

I took a little time out this week for the family.

In the midst of Gage's Autism appointments and testing 

we took some park time and swimming time. 

This has been such a hard week with hubby in the ER- Gage in 

his testing and so much anxiety. It's nice to reflect on how amazingly

blessed our family is to have those who care and support us!

Have a wonderful day  my friends~ :) 

~Glitter Paint!! Be Brave- Don't Wear Underwear~

Good morning my friends,

I missed Monday because the weekend was so eventful

with Dr.'s and all but I am back on track now! :) 

I have this fun canvas I created to remind myself to love

hard and keep  my sense of humor about life. 

I used a TON of Extreme Glitter paint over Clear Scraps Mascils-

A ton of Clearsnap Smooch Spritz and Metallic Inks over the glitter paint

on the banner even- and alot of funky Clear Scraps acrylic. 

 Sometimes these canvases can be so therapeutic. 

 They are not only fun to make but it's always a surprise when you finish. 

 So keep on smiling- and have some fun today~

Happy Tuesday my friends~

~Are We There Yet w/ Avocado Arts!~

Good morning and a very happy Saturday to you!

I am excited about the newest stamp set from Avocado Arts- 

Are We There Yet- I mean how amazeballs are these?? I love them!

I have three projects to share today!!

For this card I stamped the sign image twice and cut out the arrows then 

carefully stamped the I'm Here For You sentiment on each arrow individually. 

It might look like a clean and simple card but it took time with all the taping

and stamping to get them in each arrow LOL

BUT I love the end result!!

This is the actual stamp set:

LOVE it so hard!

I created this more vintage style card in which I embossed the trailer

itself with copper kettle embossing powder. 

 For this card I used some travel papers I had in my stash
and stamped 6 suitcases- then cut out the middle and inserted the
striped paper- I love that so much! :)

 I popped the suitcases up with foam pop dots.

I usually use the digital die cuts but this time I did not-
BUT each stamp set comes with them that is a great bonus!

So those are my card projects and I wanted to remind you....

don't forget my Avocado Arts ONLINE Scrapbook Class!!

Sign Up Now!!!
http://www.mycreativeclassroom.com/course/info.php?id=792

I am super excited to be teaching 3 individual layouts in this 

class with 3 techniques plus bonus techniques! :) 

You can sign up here-
http://www.mycreativeclassroom.com/course/info.php?id=792

Now keep on crafting and come back to visit soon!
Enjoy your weekend~

Stamp & Scrap Class w/ Avocado Arts!!

Hey there crafty friends,

I am super excited about a brand new online class I am teaching. 

My Creative Classroom is hosting this class- I will be teaching 

ways to use stamps outside of the card making realm- 

http://www.mycreativeclassroom.com/course/info.php?id=792

We will be creating 3 separate layouts and use 3 different techniques for 

stretching those stamps! I am very excited!!! :) 

This is the first lesson layout and we will be creating two more-

This one focuses on background patterns but can be applied to many stamps!

This is just the beginning- there are 2 more layouts and more techniques! :) 

See you there I hope!!!

http://www.mycreativeclassroom.com/course/info.php?id=792

~Our Trip Travel Brag Bag~

Hey there crafty friends,

I have a fun post up on the Connie Crystal blog today using the 

Crystal Sheets and the Creating Made Easy June 2013 Kit-

http://sparklebycc.com/mini-album/

I love creating mini albums for summer and this one was a fun project!

 There are instructions for this project on the link! Head over and check it out.

Also tomorrow I will be sharing a wonderful NEW class using stamps

on SCRAPBOOK pages! I am very excited about this class using Avocado Arts!

Have a great Wednesday my friends-

~Sending You Courage~

Good morning crafty friends,

It's just me with a second post in a row! WOOT! LOL 

I have been busy creating and this is a fun vintage style project

I made this week using Clear Scraps  and a product

I had not tried before Glassine paper which is sort of like that brown wax

paper you might find at the butcher shops or delis in the 50's or 60's? 

It's not quite as waxy of course but if you crinkle it- it keeps the crinkle look

even when you smooth it out. Love that~ 

I used the beautiful Acrylic Half Scallop Send It Clear card plus

the beautiful COURAGE Expression from Clear Scraps- I love mixing

Clear Scraps acrylic with vintage style because it really adds a modern flair.

I also added vintage lace- just head over to VLVS and see just how this was created! :)
Happy Tuesday everyone!!! 

~Clear Butterfly Card W/ Flowers And SASS~

 Hey there and happy Monday my friends,

I have a fun card today to share- probably won't see this one anywhere

except my blog as it has a tiny little cuss word in it! LOL

I was creating this weekend getting ready for some new classes and

tending to my sick son- missing out on all my scheduled activities. 

I decided to just play with my canvases, cards, and work on projects. 

 This is the adorable Butterfly Send It Clear card from Clear Scraps 

that I embellished and decorated using Pink Paislee,

Momenta Metals, and Purple Cows punches to create the flowers. 

Oh and I used some Extreme Glitter Folk Art Paint as well on the

butterfly you see- that gold one...with Viva Decor Pearls on her. 

Oh and of course my Colorbox Cat Eye Metallic inks for the roses too

and the sentiment- let's not forget Clearsnap- they make me happy. 

I just love it because the card itself is totally my style all frilly and fun

and this inside is REALLY my style with the word shit...I mean yes

I am that person that sole crazy gal who still cusses on occasion LOL

It's perfect for my gal pals! :) 

Admit it- you need this stamp!!!!! LOL

YOU'RE WELCOME carry on people! Happy Monday~

~Love Always~

Good morning my friends, 

What a week so far- sick kids, distressing news, baseball tournament...go

go and go some more but in the middle of it all my husband's strong

shoulder to lay on...al always...

This Bubble Frame was completely inspired by him and our relationship.

 When life throws you curve balls you always need love...

I used the amazing Purple Cows Punches for these roses and some

beautiful Webster's Pages and Colorbox White inks. 

 A Globecraft Memories Bubble Frame and just relaxed and created. 

I think I will put it right above my bed to remind me to breathe. 

And I always have love...more than I deserve and incredible people in my life. 

Happy Friday friends! :) 

~Best Friends~

Morning- 

I have been working with the June 2013 Kit from Creating Made Easy and

this is a layout I created using the kit- a photo of two best friends. 

2 of my friends- I think I will pass it to one of them to enjoy. 

It is a great kit- really wonderful paper and embellishments- 

Have a wonderful Tuesday.

~Acrylic Coasters Made Into Baseball Wall Hanging~

Hey there crafty peeps! :) 

One week left of baseball then all my attention is back on crafting!

We had a wonderful weekend full of amazing surprises and alot of love. 

We had 46 people at our home on Saturday for Justice's birthday

what an amazing blessing that was! I mean we were blown away by the love 

and support. Plus the Special Needs picnic was amazing. 

Many blessing this weekend. 

Anyways on to crafty goodness....

With the June 2013 Creating Made Easy kit I created this wall hanging.

I know it's a travel kit but I loved some of the stickers and colors

and decided to make it into a baseball themed project.

This kit has been very versatile and I cannot wait to share the other projects!

SO happy Monday  my friends, 

see you tomorrow!! :) 

~June Kit Is UP!! :)~

Good morning friends,

It's been a rough week in the Hobbs home- my father in law

had a stroke this week and the kids were shaken...ok let's be

honest momma was shaken- so I have been slightly missing

and completely a mess....but things are looking better he is back 

home so many prayers have been answered. 

Anyways I wanted to pop on and share the new Creating Made Easy

Kit with you all- It's the June 2013 Kit and oh it was a fun one!

I had a tone of fun creating with this kit!!!!

http://www.clearscraps.com/category_s/83.htm

So many projects to share this week so stay tuned- 

here is a sneak peek.

I hope to see you later this week and I also have a fun announcement

so come back and say hello! 

Happy Saturday~