More CRAK's

CRAK from Anne Ryan:
Anne is just the sweetest, always leaving encouraging words and sending me this cute card! The letters in the red circle mean good health and I can sure use some!! Anne, Thank you for all your guidance and prayers!! Love and Hugs to you!

CRAK from Pat and Bubba Smethers:
Isn't this just filled with the Spirit of Christmas and it is so gorgeous!! Bubba is smoking with that Exacto Knife that he used to cut this out!! I thank you from the bottom of my heart for everything you've been to me over the last year!! I know God sent you to me when I needed you most and you have made me laugh, cry, and love you so much!! Hugs!!

CRAK from my Mom:
This card is absolutely gorgeous. I couldn't pick up the gorgeous sparkle in the tree. It is so much more IRL and actually looks like it is lit up!!! I love the nested frame and the MS snowflake punch too!! Mom, I love you more than I can possibly say! I see or talk to you every day, but I still missyou when we are apart!! I was so blessed to be born to you and don't know what I would ever do without you!! Thanks for everything throughout my life and especially for being so encouraging and caring over the last year!!

CRAK for Cameron from Gramma:
My mom made cards for all 12 grandchildren and all six of us plus many, many more!
She even personalized them with their names, isn't that sweet! Cameron loves his Gramma so much and is totally excited whenever she makes him a card!! This fat little Santa is too cute and we love the reindeer flying overhead too!!

This CRAK is also for Cameron from his Great Aunt JoAnn:
She has quite the coleection of stamps and things, but has not done much with them muttering and complaining that she doesn't know how or can't do this or that. Well lookie here: Proof that she can and she should make some more cards!! Isn't this the sweetest! I love the DP and it is colored perfectly. Also, their is glitter on the white part of the cap that doesn't show up too well in the picture, but IRL it totally sparkles and Cameron loved it, so thanks very much!!

This CRAK is from her (Auntie JoAnn, my mom's sister) also:
Looks like she is on a roll now!! I love all the cute little snowmen. My only concern here Auntie is where this fourth snowman comes in!! It had better be my mother!! I love the colors and the sparkle!! Hope it's all over your house like it is mine!! Thanks so much, I love it and can't wait to see more!!! Repeat after me, Yes I can make fabulous cards!! Love ya!!

I feel so blessed to have received so many one of a kind originals created just for our family!
Better than any gift one could ever receive, LOVE!!

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Merry Christmas!!

Christmas will always be for us

A time to reflect on Christ

The gift God gave to all the world

Was the gift of His life

We know Christmas is not about tinsel

Nor fancy Christmas wreaths

Nor is it about all the decorations

That adorns our Christmas trees

And it’s not about Holly or Mistletoe Hanging from our doors

Nor is it about the gifts that are left By the jolly Santa Claus

Christmas is more than all of this

And the only reason why We celebrate Christ’s birth together

And the wonder of His life

So remember as you celebrate Just what it’s all about

And invite the Lord to join with you

Instead of leaving Him out

For He will always be the reason

We celebrate this day

No substitute the world may offer

Can take that meaning away

© By M.S.Lowndes ~ 2007

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CRAK's

CRAK from patsmethers, see her gallery by clicking on the link on the right! You won't be disappointed! She's amazingly talented and oh so sweet!!

I have to apologize for my camera or my picture taking abilities!! I sure have not done this card justice!! It is Simply Stunning!! In the center is embossed "Come Let Us Adore Him". I hope this is DP that I can purchase from somewhere because it's absolutely gorgeous and if you made this Pat, better start taking orders!!I have also known Pat for about a year and I don't know how I would have made it through it without her!!! Pat has brought me closer to God and taught me so much about having faith. I thank God for her everyday as well!!

CRAK from Lim:

Unfortunately my Camera is not taking good pictures or maybe it's the user, who knows!! Just look at this fabulous card that Lim sent me. I am so thanful that we became friends in the past year and since then she has started a blog, if you haven't seen it, you are nissing out on some fabulous creations!! Go to: http://lim-thevoicesinmyheadlimblog.blogspot.com/Just look at all the amazing details, fabulous coloring, and fabulous colors!! Thanks my friend, It's Gorgeous! Hugs to you!!

Inside of CRAK from wannabcre8tive: You can see her amazing gallery by clicking on the kink on the right! Be sure to leave them some sweet comments!
.... Isn't this just outstanding and oh so adorable. I wanted to try some of these this year, but it will have to wait till next year and I'll have to start in January. Thanks so much Shirt, love ya!!


Front of CRAK from Wannabcre8tive:

I received these fabulous card in the mail today from my friend Shirley, whom I've known for almost a year now!! I thank God for her everyday. If you love this just wait till you see the inside.... (Sorry these are backwards! I'm not the brightest crayon in the box lately!)

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Season's Tweetings

I've been so busy making cards etc... that I haven't even taken pictures of or posted most of them. I just brought all my stuff to the post office and still have 3 cards to make, one of which has to be mailed. So, I'm late again this year, but closer than usual. I guess I should have mailed them as I got them done, but just kept stacking things up!!

I'm sorry to be so far behind in commenting, but as soon as the pandemonium stops, I'll be sure to catch up!I had to show you this DeNami stamp because I am so in love with them lately!! The closer it gets to Christmas, the simpler the cards got!! I used Gina K's 120 lb. Luxury paper and yay the Copics do not run through!! Very exciting!!

I hope that everyone has a Merry Christmas, Happy Hannukah, or whatever else you may or may not celebrate!!

Hugs to you all you!! I'm so very grateful for the friends that I have made through Blogging and SCS!! Each and everyone of you have made my days brighter!!

The pictures didn't come out so hot!! You can't see the glittery chicks, the fun fur, or the stickles! They are much cuter IRL!

Stamps: DeNami
Paper: Gina K 120 lb. Luxury paper
Ink: Copics
Accessories: Garland, Yellow Glitter, Fun Fur and Stickles!! and whatever else I forgot!!

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Christmas card for my DH ~ Not for Children

First I have to say that I received this image from Theresa. If you haven't been to her blog you are missing a whole lot of creativity and beauty!! Check it out here: http://craftingtheweb.blogspot.com/

Thanks so much for the images and the gorgeous card that accompanied them Theresa!! Had you told me how hard this was to cut out I don't think I would have attempted it, but I wasn't going to waste my image!!

Hey Buckle Man, this is a man's card in the true sense, I used my exacto knife!! Aren't you proud!!

I needed a Christmas card for my DH, when it was completed it didn't look very Christmassy, so I gave him a red nose and tried to trace the word Christmas in Red Stickles. Well now it looks like Rudolph's head is mounted on the wall, which I'm sure my husband will love. My son liked it, but I don't think he thought of it the same way I did!!

Stamps: Unity and SU
Paper: Creamy Caramel and Basic Black
Ink: Black, More Mustard, and Kooh-i-noor pencils
Accessories: black dew drops, stickles, crystal effects, fun flock and hemp twine

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TSC1219, Blue Christmas

The challenge was to make a blue Christmas card and you must use blue ribbon! Here are mine!!
I was in a hurry to make the deadline, which I did miss by two minutes, so I made a few additions before adding them to my blog!! I always wait till the last minute to get started, so much to do and no ambition to do it!!

Stamps: On Angel Wings
Paper: Blue Bayou
Ink: Blue Bayou
Accessories: Dazzling Diamonds, MS punch, K&CO. gems, Hero Arts gemstones, silver cord, these cool twisted jump rings, and metal tag!!

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CRAK from Phyllis aka: Tater

What a fabulous card and a wonderful surprise! I love the little Santa hat on top of Texas!! and the colors, the stars and the shine!! This ornament is too adorable, I had to get a picture right away, so I could put it on the tree!!

Thanks so much Phyllis, you're a dear!!

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CRAK's

CRAK from Debzi333

My picture does not do this card justice!! It os soooooooo cute!! I love Changitos!! The coloring and papers are perfect!!! Thanks so much!!

CRAK from coffeestamper aka: Perk

Thanks so much for this adorable card!! I love it all! Beautiful DP, Ribbon, sentiment, and I abolutely love this stamp!! Been wanting to buy it forever! How sweet of you!! Thanks for the darling images and stamp set!!

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The Twisted Sistah's are back!!

The challenge was to make a Christmas card, using pink, white and one other color of your choice! Must have ribbon on the card and at least one other embellishment!! This is my second card, the one I cheated on, so many others cheated, I didn't want to be considered a goody two shoes!! I'm really happy with how this came out!! My hands were shaking so bad, I don't know how I colored this. There are teeny tiny parts!! I said a lot of foul words and need forgiveness!!

Stamps: DeNami
Paper: DSP, Pink Passion, Green Galore
Ink: Prismacolor Pencils and Odorless Mineral Spirits
Accessories: Corner Punch from Gina K., Ribbon Glossy Accents, and Dew Drops

I really like the simplicity of this, but I couldn't get that sentiment to stamp right to save my life and it did not want to photograph either!! I wanted to sew on this card, but I cannot sew a straight line, HELP!!!

Stamps: Sentiment from DeNami, BG from Stampin Place, I think
Paper: Doodlebug Sugared, Green Galore, Pink Pirouette, Whisper White
Ink: Pink Pirouette
Accessories: Snowflake, Organdy Ribbon, and Pop Dots

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Straight from DeNami Designs

My mom let me borrow some credit and I purchased a bunch of DeNami Stamps. I had the chance to communicate with Nami and her team via e-mail and they are super nice people and incredibly talented. You should definitely stop by and take a gander at their products and their samples!! This one is just for me and I ABSOLUTELY ADORE it! It's so sprakly and gorgeous!! I hope you can see all that it truly is in this photo!!

Keywords: Christmas, DeNami Designs

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Gina K.'s Land Cruise Challenge #2

I realized I had until midnight to do the other Challenges and although I am very tired, I have this horrible barking cough that keeps me from sleeping, so I figured why not make a few cards and try to win some free stamps!! Gina K. is awesome, so generous and kind!

The challenge, it’s Easy as 1, 2, 3!! Just create a card using 1 piece of ribbon, 2 layers (that’s only one plus your cardbase) and 3 embellishments of the same type {ie on mine I used 3 rhinestones}. Be sure to upload your card by Friday night Oct 24th at Midnight (Central Time). If you own any stamps by Gina K Designs, be sure to use them on your card but if you don’t have any (yet), then please still play along!!! Upload your card on SCS using the keyword "GKDLCDB" and be sure to link back to this thread. I will take all the entries posted and pick a winner out of a hat & the lucky winner will be announced on Saturday morning!

Stamps: Gina K.
Paper: White
Ink: Prismacolor Pencils and Odorless Mineral Spirits
Accessories: Ribbon, 3 Star Gemstones, Glitter, Nesties

Thanks for looking!!

Gina K.'s Land Cruise Challenge #1

I made this for the Gina K. Land Cruise. I wanted to do all 3 challenges, but ended up only with this one and it's late was supposed to be posted by 8 and it was a few minutes late!! My hands were just too shaky today and I'm too achy!

The challenge, just create a card using chipboard on your card in some way by Friday night 7 p.m. (central time). If you own any stamps by Gina K Designs, be sure to use them on your card! If you don’t have any (yet!), feel free to play along!!! Upload your card on SCS using the keyword "GKLANDEM" and be sure to link back to this thread. On Friday night, I will take all the entries posted and pick a winner out of a hat. The winner will be announced on Saturday morning!

I made some changes adding the blue ribbon and the blue gem, but I'm still not crazy about this card, but I do love this stamp!! I probably would have started a few days ago if I didn't have to cut them! Can you believe I have about 15 sets from Gina K. that I haven't cut!! Her design team is so awesome and they make you love and want them all!! So who wants to cut them?? Hahaha!

Stamps: Gina K
Ink: Copics

Paper: Basic Grey and Misc DP from LSS
Accessories: Chipboard, Ribbon

Thanks for Looking!!

Santa's other Ride!

I received this image from Janet Hunnicut with the card I posted previously, it's so much fun! Thanks, for the image and the inspiration Janet!! The picture isn't too good, but isn't that reindeer cute with his tongue hanging out?

Due to many interruptions, it took me all day to make this card so whoever gets it better keep it FOREVER!

Stamps: unsure?

Paper: Memory Box X-Mas Brights Collection, Green Galore, Black, and Really Red

Ink: Prismacolor Pencils and Gamsol

Accessories: Dazzling Diamonds Glitter. Michael's Ribbon and Liquid Applique!

Thanks for stopping by and be sure to check out my other posts!!

Hugs and Kisses and Merry Christmas Wishes!

Cameron and I bought this stamp at Sweetheart Stamps the other day. It is by Inky Antics and the Hugs and Wishes stamp is from the Stampin' Up set called All Holidays. The white paper is done with a cuttlebug embossing folder called Snowflakes and the Green Paper is by DCWV. I purchased the ribbon from Jacksonbelle. Just realized I didn't do anything with the ball on his hat, ooops! Will fix that and maybe add some glitter or something to that and the band.

Stamps: Inky Antics, Stampin' Up

Paper: DCWV, White, Green Galore, Pretty in Pink

Ink: Green Galore & Pretty in Pink I had the worst afternoon, my Internet stopped working and I've been trying to get it fixed for about 4 hours, finally it's working! I am so sick of computers and Internet Providers (screaming), but I can't live w/o it! Thanks for stopping by, just one month til Christmas. Hope Santa brings me lots of cool stamps and stuff!

2nd Attempt

This is my second attempt with the new markers. The light blue on this one came out better because I used Bashful Blue and the Aqua Painter. Still not loving the ribbon and the scalloped square could be just a tad bigger.

What do you think? I think they are going to need a home, but that will need to wait till tomorrow!

Thanks for stopping by! I have had lots of visitors, but nobody's talking to me. Talk to me people! Getting close to 1,000 hits, may do some blog candy if I hear from you. Feels like I'm talkin' to myself here.

Good Night! Come Again!

Prismacolor Markers!

I had to leave my truck at Carbone's to get the converter replaced today, so my mom let me borrow her truck to get to work (thanks Mom). Well it sucked that I had to work, but after, we went to Michaels and Sweetheart stamps in Rome. I love Sweetheart stamps, they have the cutest stamps around and they are sooooooooooo friggin' nice! We missed the sale they had last week, but she gave it to me anyway (see what I mean, thus the name)! So I got some really cute new stamps and will hopefully be able to start my Christmas cards.

The samples they have at the are too stinkin' cute and they are colored so beautifully!!! Last time I was there, I was talking to her about Copic markers, which I have been dying for, and she told me that PrismaColor also makes a similar marker. I couldn't find them at AC Moore as she suggested, but Michaels has them. They cost $189.00 for 48 of them, so even at 50% off that's $90.00, so I figured I would try a couple first and maybe someone will be nice enough to buy them for me for Christmas, LOL!

This is my very first image that I colored with them and it didn't come out too bad except for the blue, it looked a lot lighter on the pen. Well after I started it was too late and then I tried to make it better, but it just got worse. Anywhooo, I was going to throw it away, but Cameron asked me to make a card for him with it, so I did. Afterall, this stamp was purchased for him. We are going to make little cards for his classmates and hang them on candy canes.

Papers are Wild Wasabi (since it was already on the table), Real Red, and White. The white is done with the cuttlebug embossing folder and the wasabi with Marvy square scallop punch. The ribbon is from Michaels and doesn't look great on here, but it was the one Cameron picked. The stamp is Framed Snowman by Hero Arts. It is a 3x3 card.

After we went shopping, the night got even better (difficult I know), when I picked up my truck they had cleaned it inside and out. It was filthy and now it smells like new. I can't believe it, how nice of them! Especially since the repairs were free!

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