Zany Not Crazy

TGIF

noreply@blogger.com (Maren) — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 15:00:00 +0000

:) Okay...only 7 more days till Christmas. Are you ready? Not I! HA! But, as many of you know, I work better the closer I am to a deadline SO I will be ready....just not sure WHEN! :)

My baby's (okay..so he isn't a baby) glasses finally came in. Isn't he adorable? Well...he would prefer to be 'cool' rather than cute but I can't help think it! Regardless, I am happy that he can finally see. :)

Just 2 SUPER quick cards with the December Kit of the Month: Delightful Moments. Be sure to hop on over to the Unity BLOG for the list of AMAZINGNESS! :)

We are leaving to go out of town for a week or so. :) I hope that you have a BEAUTIFUL holiday & a Merry Christmas if I am not able to post. I am so thankful for you all and very excited for all the opportunities that may arise in 2010. BIG HUGS & SMILES! :)

It is THURSDAY!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Maren) — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 15:54:00 +0000

That means it is time to show some Unity! :) Be sure to check out all the details on sales and such HERE.

I used the December Kit of the Month: Delightful Moments on all three of these! :)

Be sure to hop on over to the other dt members (see side bar) to be inspired!

AND speaking of inspired---check out THIS Moxie FAB Blog HOP. :)

Hope your Thursday is INSPIRING! :)

Thankful for.....

noreply@blogger.com (Maren) — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 17:31:00 +0000

....great DAYs! The boys are home with an 'ice' day. Love these days! :)

Here is a quick card for today's sketch challenge & yesterday's color challenge on SCS. I used the January Monthly Mix from Lizzie Anne Designs-From the Heart.

Super quick & easy as I am off to play another round of 'Equate' with the boys.
Take care & stay warm.

Are You Hungry?

noreply@blogger.com (Maren) — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 15:56:00 +0000

Check THIS out.

LUV Mondays

noreply@blogger.com (Maren) — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 08:00:00 +0000

Don't you? HA!
The Monday Peeps are posting Valentine's cards today. I went with a quick & easy one....imagine that! I stamped the background with WORN GRID and added American Crafts Thickers to a Pink Paislee Cupid Postcard. The brown strip along the bottom is a scrap that I used to make hearts for another card. Some BasicGrey buttons & I am DONE! So easy.

Be sure to check out the other Monday peeps. :)
AJ & Jeanne

***updated**** and don't forget to hop on over to my SWEET friend JIMMI too!
Have a LOVELY day! :)

Unity Store Kit- Sweet Affections

noreply@blogger.com (Maren) — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 15:54:00 +0000

Isn't it sweet? :) You can see it HERE. Chock-full of sentiments!! WOO HOO! I used some versamark on 2 images from the November Store Kit- Believe in Fairytales. Do you see them? :)

Be sure to check the Unity blog for the list of dt memebers that are showcasing this kit today! :)

Have a wonderful weekend!!

Friday!!!!!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Maren) — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:58:00 +0000

Yipee for FRIDAY and showing some FLAIR! :) Be sure to check out the list of inspiration over at the UNITY blog. :)

This card uses the December Kit of the Month: Delightful Moments

Hope that you have a great weekend! :)

Post 2 of 2: Thursday=Unity

noreply@blogger.com (Maren) — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 16:00:00 +0000

Happy Unity DAY! :) With all the crazy holiday prep going on, I decided to show you 2 SUPER simple cards that use 2 of my favorite (recently neglected) stamps.

Be sure to head on over to the Unity Blog to see ALL the fabulous deals in store for you today! :)

Wild & Crazy Bunch Linden Branch

Have a HAPPY Thursday. :)

Post 1 of 2: Lizzie Anne Designs Monthly Mix HOP

noreply@blogger.com (Maren) — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 14:00:00 +0000

Welcome to the Monthly Mix Hop from Lizzie Anne Designs.

I used the December Montly Mix: Celebrate.

Be sure to check the LAD blog for a list of inspiring spots to stop at. :)

A Sketchy Wednesday

noreply@blogger.com (Maren) — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 17:13:00 +0000

So..my car is not working today. :( BUT that means that the errands will need to wait and I had time to make a quick card for today's sketch challenge on SCS. :)

Stamps: Ornamental Beauty from Cornish Heritage Farms

Paper: Pink Paislee fetching & captivating patterned paper, PTI cardstock

Ink: memento tuxedo black

Accessories: martha stewart punch, PTI ribbon

Don't forget to submit for Cards Creations, Vol. 8! The call ends on Monday so you still have time to get crafting! :) All the info can be found HERE.

Quick Holiday Cards

noreply@blogger.com (Maren) — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 13:00:00 +0000

In need of some last minute cards? Just grab some Cosmo Cricket & Lizzie Anne Designs stamps! :)

These first two use the Fanciful Flourishes set. The first one has the added sentiment from the Way Up North set. :)

Here are some more Way Up North samples. I used the bow from the Deck the Halls set on the first one to have the snowflakes apear to be hanging.

A few Deck the Halls cards. :)

Have a MERRY Wednesday! :)

It Is My Turn...

noreply@blogger.com (Maren) — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 15:50:00 +0000

....over on the Unity blog so be sure to check it out. :)

Stamps: Bitty Christmas Tags

Stamps: Wherever You Go

Stamps: the Artist In You

Stay warm on this cold Tuesday! :)

MONDAY!! :)

noreply@blogger.com (Maren) — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 17:03:00 +0000

Happy Monday!
Did you see the exciting news HERE? I am super thrilled & honored to be joining the team!! WOO HOO!

We are posting Thank You cards today....so be sure to check out all the Monday peeps....

Amber, AJ, Brookie, Jennifer, Jeanne & Jimmi.

I went with CLEAN & Simple which is perfect for a Monday! :)

Just some corrugated kraft alphas from Jillibean Soup, a K&Company brad on some May Arts ribbon, and the deco hound background stamped slightly on the top. Super EASY! :)

Have a great day! :)

Friends WITH FLAIR.

noreply@blogger.com (Maren) — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 16:00:00 +0000

YEAH for FRIDAY!! :) Be sure to check out the Unity BLOG for a whole list of inspiration. Here is the inside of Our Tree 2009 mini:

Stamps used: Just My Type, Frame This Alpha, Christmas Bough, Joy & Wonder, Embellished Season, Bright & Merry Winter Wishes, Christmas Elegance, Our Life Our Stories

Have a marvelous weekend! :)

Unity Thursday

noreply@blogger.com (Maren) — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 15:30:00 +0000

It is Thursday! Time for some UNITY! Be sure to check out the Unity BLOG for all the specials today.

The dt is showing off the December KOM today! I deviated and started on my Christmas Tree mini. I try to make one every year. Here is a link to last year's book. I am just showing you the cover today but will reveal the inside for tomorrow's Friends With Flair post. :)

Stamps used: Just My Type, Frame This Alpha, Christmas Bough, Joy & Wonder

Check back tomorrow for the rest. :)

Have a PERFECT Thursday.

Elf

noreply@blogger.com (Maren) — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 17:50:00 +0000

The Lizzie Anne Designs monthly singles are available. :)

Hope the sun is shining for you today! :)

{I'm Smitten.....

noreply@blogger.com (Maren) — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 16:00:00 +0000

for the December Kit of the Month: Delightful Moments}

Aren't you? :)

Hope you get smitten today too! :)

Thanksgiving Pictures

noreply@blogger.com (Maren) — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 06:17:00 +0000

I didn't get my camera out until Saturday... :( But I did still manage to capture a few smiles.

I am blessed. :)

Thankful for Monday! :)

noreply@blogger.com (Maren) — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 16:32:00 +0000

Happy Monday. The Monday Challenge peeps have decided to get posting again. YEAH! In order to get back into the swing of things, we went with an anything GOES card.

Be sure to check out what the other girls whipped up for today. :)

Amber, AJ & Jeanne.

Have a spectacular Monday. :)

Thankful for UNITY. :)

noreply@blogger.com (Maren) — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 16:00:00 +0000

Happy Thanksgiving. I hope that all you US peeps are enjoying some turkey and family today. :) TONS of specials this weekend at Unity so be sure to check out the UNITY blog for ALL the details.

I am out of town so this is just a quick card today. I inked up the November Kit of the Month: Simply Magical Love this Pink Paislee paper. :)

Love this motto- Make the EVERYDAY Magical! :)

Hope you have a magical Thursday. :)

Love BUG

noreply@blogger.com (Maren) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:20:00 +0000

:) Can this incentive kit be any cuter or more fun?

This was my attempt at today's Color Challenge over on SCS. Lots of Nutmeg on this one! :)
Have a TERRIFIC Tuesday! :)

Friends WITH Flair INSPIRATION CHALLENGE! :)

noreply@blogger.com (Maren) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:19:00 +0000

Morning. I am truly exhausted...went to the midnight showing of Twilight last night. So NO post for Friends with FLAIR BUT I did guest blog for Angela today over on the Unity BLOG. We are starting a NEW challenge so be sure to go & check it out HERE!!

Hope you have a SMASHING day! :)

Unity Thursday!

noreply@blogger.com (Maren) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:25:00 +0000

Morning! Today is ALL about Unity! Be sure to check out the Unity blog for ALL the details.

Here is a little mini I put together with this month's Scrapbooking/Collage kit- Capture Life. I paired it with some yummy NUTMEG from Cosmo Cricket. :)

Hope you have a WONDERFUL Thursday! :)

Monday, Monday.....

noreply@blogger.com (Maren) — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 02:55:00 +0000

Don't they seem to go too fast? Never enough time to get what needs to be done on a Monday. :)

***so it is officially official*** you can check it out HERE.

I almost forgot to share some photos from the Seattle CKC. :) I had a blast hanging with some super talented peeps! :)

Here is Kim Kesti doing a FABULOUS job teaching the Paper Crafts classes! :)

WOW! How did I get so lucky to be surrounded by such talent? (Megan, Kim, me & Lisa)

Lisa is strong & crafty! :) Love her!

Some of the BEST volunteers around! :)

Lisa helped get the card swap ready.

Jordan's 1st grade teacher turned up in a Paper Crafts class!! So great to see a familiar smile!

Lots of group shots with sweet Teri, Teri's mom, Kim & Lisa! :)

I can't wait for the 2010 CKC season to start!! :)

Hope you had an adventurous and productive Monday!

December Monthly MIX....

noreply@blogger.com (Maren) — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 13:00:00 +0000

...is up over at Lizzie Anne Designs: Celebrate. :) I had a few hours ALL to myself today and was planning on making a few samples....and look what happened!! :)

Obviously, I LOVE this new mix! :)

Hope you have a GRAND Sunday. :)