Playing with scraps

So... what do you do with your scraps? Do you leave them on your desk to collect dust or do you simply put them far away in a box or something like that?

Well, I'm having loooots of fun playing with these little leftover papers.. which resulted in the following 2 cards.

This first card is created with scraps from THIS layout:

More details....
Supplies: Cardstock: Bazzil, Patterned paper: American Crafts, Floss: DMC, Jewels/stars: Hotfix, Rubons: Melissa Frances, Flower: Prima, Button: Autumn Leaves, Embossing: Cuttlebug embossing folders, Other: stickpins, 3d paint, ink, sewing machine, staples.


This 2nd card is created with scraps from my previous post:

Here's a better look at it....
Supplies: Cardstock: Bazzil, Patterned paper: Heidi Swapp, Bracket: Making Memories, Sequin & Jewels: Doodlebug, Floss: DMC, Chipboard: American Crafts, Embossing: Cuttlebug embossing folders, Other: Stickpin, ink, staples


Ok.. that's it for today... gotta run.... (BTW.... talking about running.. I'm still doing it girls.. YEAH! I'm so proud of myself.. never thought I'd actually like it...hehe! YAY me!!!)

Thanks again for stopping by!

XOXO
Nancy

Pretty princess.. and a crop night

This months SPOTLIGHT item for the wijDUS blog is...... BLING! If there's something the wijDUS girls are totally addicted to it’s blingbling looots of bling.. ha! Or better known as HOTFIX or rhinestones. Behind the scenes we've send hundreds of emails back and forth about this subject and not too long ago we ordered a bulk of these yummy blingies together (which is also a lot cheaper..hehe).

Here's my layout with blingies everywhere (I've even adhered them to my brads.. and it's so much fun to layer them!!)... Pictures: my little niece Demi.


And here's a better look at it..
Supplies: Cardstock: Bazzil, Patterned paper: Heidi Swapp, Bling: Hotfix, Heidi Swapp, Doodlebug & unknown, Flowers: Prima, Brads & Sequins: Queen&Co, Chipboard: American Crafts, Buttons: unknown, Sticker: My Little Yellow Bicycle, Floss: DMC, Cuttlebug embossing folders, Other: bracket, 3d paint, sewing machine, stickpins, ink.


Then on Friday I've had a fun crop night together with Peggy and Revlie. Unfortunately time went by waaaay too fast... and since we had so much to chat about we didn't do too much scrapbooking (what's new.. ha!). Thanks again for the fun girls!!!

That's it for today!! Have a great week!!!

XOXO
Nancy

CPS 103 and 2Sketches4You

Yup.. I've had more fun playing along with all fun challenges that are being posted on different sites!!!

I got totally inspired when I saw the latest sketch (#103) at CPS (card positioning system). So this is my take on their challenge...

Here's a better look at it.. see that biiiig jewel? Yum yum yum... Luuuuve it... hehe... (patterned paper: KI Memories)


And couldn't resist to create a card with Kazan's sketch #20 at 2Sketches4you (I also challenged myself to use some other colors than PINK.. hehe...) (patterned paper: Luxe Designs)

Some more details.... (yup.. more felt... totally addicted.. hehe)

That's all for today.. hehe.. I'll be back with a new layout soon!

Thanks for stopping by and for your sweet sweet comments!

XOXO
Nancy

2Sketches4You & Card*a*Licious

Just couldn't resist playing along with some fun card challenges this past weekend!!! (which made me use a loooot of my scraps.. YAY)

This first one is created with this weeks bonus sketch by Julie Campbell at 2Sketches4You:

Some more details (I'm so in love with this little butterfly.. hehe):
Supplies: Cardstock: Bazzil, Patterned Paper: Dreamstreet, Bling: unknown, Button: Autumn Leaves, Safety Pin & Photo Anchor: Making Memories, Floss: DMC, Rubons: Crate Paper, Puffy Paint: Tulip, Other: circle cutter, sewing machine, ink, staples.


And this 2nd one is for the latest challenge at Card*a*Licious (they've challenged us to create a Thank You card by using felt, pink and some kind of stitching).. soo.. here's my take on it (BTW.. my camera did something strange with the pink color on this card.. dunno what happened.. IRL it's really different.. hehe..):

Here's a better look at it. It's the first time that I've used felt on my creations.. and I luuuuuve it!!! (yup..another addiction is born.. hehe)
Supplies: Cardstock: Bazzil, Patterned Paper: Pink Paislee, Button: Autumn Leaves, Bling: unknown, Puffy Paint: Tulip, Rubons: Melissa Frances, Other: sewing machine, ink, staples, felt.


Thanks again for stopping by..enjoy the rest of your week!

XOXO
Nancy

WijDUS sketch of the month

It's the 15th of the month.. time for our Sketch of the Month at the wijDUS blog!!!

We've chosen to work with this awesome sketch by our own Peggy.
Here's my take on the challenge.. totally loved working with this sketch...it's so versatile.. you can use it to inspire you.. but you can also flip it upside down..

A better look at it...

There are so many possibilities for this sketch. You can even use it to create cards.. so that's what I did also (sorry for the bad pictures.. the weather is so grey overhere at the moment)!!!

Another better look at it...
Supplies: Cardstock: Bazzil, Patterned paper: Heidi Grace (layout), American Crafts (card), Jewels: Doodlebug & unknown, Buttons: Autumn Leaves, Rubons: Melissa Frances & Heidi Grace, Floss: DMC, Flowers & snowflakes; Making Memories, Chipboard: American Crafts, Other: Cuttlebug embossing folders, Circle Cutter, Staples, 3d paint, white marker, sewing machine.

Don't forget to check out the wijDUS blog to see what the other girls did with the sketch! Can't wait to see what you come up with.. have fun playing along!!!!

Enjoy the rest of your Sunday and thanks again for stopping by!

XOXO
Nancy

More Buzz & Bloom...

It's weekend again.. yaaaaaayyyy!!! We've no real plans these upcoming days so I hope to have some ME-time again... YAY!!!

The Buzz and Bloom DT has been challenged to do something with our 2009 resolutions... I always set up resolutions in the beginning of the year.. but somehow I never manage to do anything with them... This year I decided that my only goal would be to take better care of my handmade cards (easy huh?..hehe). I used to pile them up in my drawer.. so they were getting dusty and they were easily damaged...

Sooo.. I came up with an idea to create a box especially for my cards... (This box also would be such a fun gift for someone.. so I might end up giving it away.. hehe..) I started with a blank cardstock box which I've covered with all kinds of patterned paper.

Here's a closer look, you can see that I've used the negative pieces of the CB Lava Lamp Chipboard shapes which I've painted white with acrylic paint, then I've covered the pieces with glitter and I added a little jewel to each of the pieces as well.

I've started decorating the top of the box with a CB Lava Lamp chipboard shape which I've painted white with acrylic paint.Then I've covered the whole shape with white glitter. The next step was adding some paper flowers with the hearts of the MIR Love & Kisses: XOX on top of it.

I've used the CB ABC: Urban Alphabet for the title on the box. The chipboard letters are painted black with acrylic paint and then covered with diamond glaze to give it a shiny look.


With this box I'm sure I'll take better care of my handmade cards, and it will definitely be a fun present to give away sometimes... (be sure to check out what the other DT girlies came up with on the Buzz and Bloom BLOG)

Thanks for stopping by.. and don't forget to come back on Sunday to see my newest layout for the wijDUS blog!!! (BTW.. you still have time to play along with our latest challenge!)

XOXO
Nancy

A layout....and my scraproom!!

Our weekend has passed by waaay too fast.. we've had so many things to do.... it was gone in a blink of an eye (unfortunately) Yesterday I did manage to do some scrapbooking in between all things we had planned... and I ended up with this layout with some more pictures of our winter wonderland walk from a few weeks ago.


Here's a closer look at it...

And some details....
Supplies: Cardstock: Bazzil Basics, Patterned Paper: American Crafts, Rubons: Making Memories, Buttons: Autumn Leaves, Floss: DMC, Chipboard: Heidi Swapp, Flowers: Prima, Tag & stick pin: Fancy Pants, Jewels: Doodlebug, Glitz & unknown, Other: Dymo, Cuttlebug Embossing folder, Puffy Paint, black ink, sewing machine, circle cutter.

Remember I told you about my interview in Creatief met foto's from my previous post?? Well you can find a picture of me in my scraproom in there as well..... still cannot show you the whole article but I guess it's ok to show you the picture here on my blog to give you a peek into my room (yup.. it's a biiiig mess... I'm totally aware of that.. haha)

BTW.. if you're looking for cute buttons and other embellies.. don't forget to check out Tessa-Ann's Etsy shop.... I just ordered some yummie goodies from her together with my sweet friend Mireille... we just can't wait to get these beauties in our little hands.. hehe...
Have a great week!!

XOXO
Nancy

Playing with scraps.. and a TOOT

YAAAY.. it's weekend again!!! First of all I'd like to wish my sweet friend Janice a Happy Birthday!!!!! I hope you're day is being great until so far sweetie!!! See you in April! XOXO

I've been playing with some more scraps this past week.. and here's what I came up with:

Here's a closer look at it..
Supplies: Cardstock: Bazzil, Patterned Paper: Glitz, Rub ons: Melissa Frances, Button: AUtumn Leaves, Glitter & paper Frills: Doodlebug, Flowers: Prima, Safety pin: Making Memories, Floss: DMC, Ink: Ranger, Rhinestones: Kaisercraft, Other: stickpins & sewing machine


Besides this I'm having a biiiig TOOT to share with you.. I've been interviewed by Creatief met Foto's (a Dutch scrapbooking magazine).. so exciting...the magazine came out this week and the article (4 pages) turned out so great *blushing* (but I'm a bit shy as well to see my pictures up that big... haha) Unfortunately I can't show you the wole article yet.. but I guess it's ok to show you a little tumbnail of the first page...


Gotta run.. (yup.. life can be so hectic sometimes.. pff..). I've been working on a little step by step workshop last weekend.. I'll try to post it here asap!!

XOXO
Nancy

More Winter Wonderland....

Remember THESE "Winter Wonderland" pictures which we took about 3 weeks ago? Well, this weekend I finally managed to play with these pictures.

Happily I was able to find the perfect papers (Heidi Grace) and goodies for this layout... here's what I came up with:

Here's a closer look at it.
I couldn't resist playing with some scraps as well.. so here's a matching card to go with the layout.. hehe...
Here's a closer look at it:

Wishing you all a great week!!

XOXO
Nancy

First challenge!!

I'm so excited....today we're launching our first challenge at the wij DUS blog!!!

This first challenge is all about TIME. What does it mean it to you? You can think of something in your past, a week in your life, a moment in time that means a lot to you or just an altered clock. Check out our BLOG for more information and to see what the rest of the girls have created!! (it's in English and Dutch) This past week all girls have been introduced on the blog as well..

Here's what I came up with.. a layout about my niece's first birthday back in November.. Journaling reads: time is flying by so fast.. 1 year old already..


Here's a closer look at it..

And some details...
Supplies: cardstock: Bazzil, Patterned paper: Glitz, Buttons: Autumn Leaves, Jewels: Doodlebug, Glitz & unknown, Flowers: Prima, Floss: DMC, Rubons: Melissa Frances & unknown, Tag: Making Memories, Chipboard: American Crafts (glitter), Heidi Swapp (orange), Magistical Memories (arrow) Sequins: Queen & Co, Other: 3d paint, sewing machine, white marker.


Thanks again for stopping by and for your lovely comments!!!!
XOXO
Nancy

Another Caardvarks card...

As promissed last weekend here's the card that I've created for the latest (Polka Dot) challenge on the Caardvarks blog. Couldn't resist playing along.... (and since I'm kinda addicted to polka dots it was easy to find polka dot goodies in my stash.. haha)


Here's a closer look at it..
Supplies: Cardstock: Bazzil Basics, Patterned paper: Scenic Route, Chipboard: Heidi Swapp, Rubons: Melissa Frances, Floss: DMC, Glitter: Doodlebug, Cuttlebug embossing folder, Other: rhinestones, ink, sewing machine.

Oh..and look who I saw this week... yup.. my little niece Demi!! She's getting so big... she can even walk now.. so cute.. hehe. And.. she's going to be a big sister too.. my sister will have her 2nd baby girl in June!! So excited.. I'm going to be an auntie again!!!! YAY!
Gotta run....litterally...I started running last Sunday (ended up having heavy muscle pain.. haha, no surprise since I didn't do any work-out for YEARS).

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Nancy

2 sketches 4 you

Yesterday while sitting in front of my scraps I decided to play along with 2 Sketches 4 You weekly sketch!! Unfortunately I wasn't on time with posting my card online before the deadline.. buuuut.. I had so much fun creating my card!! My card is based on Kazan's Sketch 18.


Here's a closer look at it...

Supplies: Cardstock: Bazzil, Patterned paper: Glitz Designs, Rhinestones: KaiserCrafts & unknown, Button: Autumn Leaves, Rubons: Melissa Frances, Flowers: Prima, Glitter: Doodlebug, Floss: DMC, Tools: Cuttlebug Swiss Dots embossing folder, Orbis Circle Cutter, Other: Diamond Glaze, staples, distress ink

BTW: as from February 1st we'll be posting some awesome challenges at the wij DUS blog. We've started an introduction round this weekend.. so if you want to get to know us better.. hop over to our BLOG.

Happy Scrappin' everybody.. and thanks for stopping by!!!

XOXO
Nancy

It's weeeeeeeekend!!

Yeah..another week passed by... it's weeeeeeekend! YAY!!! I've had the day off today so I spent loooots of time in my scraproom.. I'm working on some assignments for Buzz and Bloom..and I decided to play along again with Caardvarks latest challenge!!!! I'll show you my card asap!!

Since it has been rainy and grey the whole day.. really too dark to take good pictures.. I'll leave you with a card that has been pubbed in Cards Only Magazine:

This card is created with My Mind's Eye papers.. I've adhered some jewels on the clear button.

This week I've been tagged by my sweet friend Laura (thanks girl).. just couldn't resist playing along.. hehe.. It's such a fun tag!!!! It's "Photo" Tagging!

RULES
Go to your Picture Folder on your computer or wherever you store your pictures.Go to the 6th Folder, then pick the 6th picture in that folder.Post that picture on your blog and the story that goes along with the picture.Tag 6 other people that you know or don’t know to do the same thing and leave a comment on their blog or an e-mail letting them know you chose them.

I was a little nervous while browsing through my pictures! You never know what kind of embarrassing picture might pop up huh?? haha!!!

Sooo.. here I go... My 6th folder happens to be one with pictures that I've scanned not too long ago.. so real OLD pictures.. haha.. The 6th picture in the folder was taken during my 5th birthday back in 1983. Yup.. the little girlie with the piggy tales in the middle of the group is me.. haha!!

On my turn I'd like to tag: Peggy, Dawn, Janice, Kimberly, Hetty and Birgit.

Happy Scrappin' girls (and uhm... boys.. hehe)

XOXO
Nancy

Buzz and Bloom

Yeah.. I'm still alive.. hehe.. just being really really busy at the moment.. so not too much me-time unfortunately...

Buuutt.. this week Buzz and Bloom started introducing the new 2009 designteam on their blog! We've all been asked to create a layout to introduce ourself..and besides that we were able to play with some awesome Buzz and Bloom goodies!!! I decided to pick one of my favorite colorcombo's as well.

Here's a closer look...

Just can't get enough of these fun mirror shapes. In this case I've used the cute MIR Love & Kisses: XOX and I've wrapped some floss with a flower sequin around the shape. Then I've added a fun stickpin through the floss to give it a finished look.

And what about this cute birdie!! I fell totally in love with these acrylic shapes. I decided to pimp this white ACR Totally Too Tweet - Large birdie up a little bit. I've added a rhinestone to her eye..and with Diamond Glaze I've covered the wings with glitter.

I've created my title by using the CB ABC - Urban Alphabet (mini). I started with the blank chipboard shapes, then I've pained them all black with some Acrylic paint. The next step was adding some shiny Diamond Glaze to the letters and I've added some pink jewels to the Diamond Glaze as well.

Hey... and don't forget to check out this new awesome challenge blog (which we've started with a group of scrapbooking friends)!! We'll be posting challenges twice a month (including our own takes on it) and we'll randomly give away a fun price for each challenge! Just can't wait to see what you come up with!!!!! Sooo.. what are you waiting for... check out our BLOG!!!!

Thanks for stopping by.. I promiss to make a blog-round again soon.. I'm missing reading all of your blogs so much!!!

XOXO
Nancy