2009- What a YEAR!

Seriously! What a year of growth, laughter, changes & opportunity. Amazing to think what this next year will bring, isn't it? What goals & aspirations will be accomplished? What bumps and diversions will be met along the way? What people will I meet that will impact my life? I have met some amazing people this year who have made their mark. Thank YOU! :)
I can't wait for 2010! I truly believe that each challenge & success is inevitable and a part of my journey.

Let me take you on a journey of my crafting year.....just my favorite cards from each Kit Of the Month. You might remember these.............

January: Love etc. February: Endings & Beginnings March: Simple Life April: Fresh Beginnings May: Another Sweet Day! June: Perfect In Every Way

July: A Pocket Full of... August: Following My Heart September: Go Ahead...Wish

October: Wherever You Go November: Simply Magical December: Delightful Moments

I also made this LO using the Dec. KOM. It is a recap of some of my favorite pictures from the 2009 year. :)

And here is another peek at the Jan. KOM! :) I used a sentiment from the DEC KOM too. :) Isn't my boy just the cutest? I am SO lucky! :)

Be sure to check out the Unity BLOG & all the Unity dt peeps (listed on the left) for some serious inspiration! :)

I hope you have a wonderful New Year surrounded by those who you LOVE! Cheers!

Plant a Seed of Kindness

Here is another peek at the January Kit of the Month from Unity Stamp Company! :)


Stamps: January Kit of the Month
Ink: ranger distress ink
Paper: American Crafts pp & PTI cardstock
Accessories: copic markers, PTI ribbon, nestabilities

We have a bit of new snow on the ground here so the boys are ready to go sledding! I only hope there is enough to actually get down a hill.
I can't believe that 2010 will be here soon!! WOO HOO!! :) Enjoy today! :)

Wishes.

Ready for another peek of the January Kit of the Month from Unity? :) This one is for the color challenge over on SCS.

Stamps: January KOM, grainy background

Paper: PTI & SU

Ink: SU

Accessories: paper piercer, white signo gel pen, PTI ribbon

Hope you have a fantastic day! :)

Home Again, Home Again....

...well at least for a couple days! :)
Here is a peek at the January Kit of the Month from Unity Stamp Company.

No challenge today, although some of us Monday Peeps are posting. Be sure to check them out.......
AJ & Amber
Have a beautiful day!

TGIF

:) 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!!!

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.....

....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?

Check THIS out.

LUV Mondays

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

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!!!!!!!

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

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

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

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

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...

....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!! :)

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.

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! :)