Uniquely Ella

My Valentine cards for this years.

2012-02-13T07:47:00.001-08:00

I just love making cards. These are my valentine cards for 2012. I used bits and pieces of left over paper from my fav, October Afternoon.

SUPER SIMPLE DIY PAPER STORAGE PROJECT.

2012-02-06T15:49:00.000-08:00

I wanted some kind of a storage system for my cardstock and designer 12 x 12 paper stacks. I need it to be mobile and easy to get to. After looking around the office supply stores and on line, I decided I would try and do it my self.

I started by priming and spray painting these basket that I found at Target. I then measured the bottom of the baskets and cut a piece of MDF board to fit. I then added the wheels to the bottom of the MDF board. I used washers to secure the basket to the bottom of the board and then added the canvas basket liners. But, I still felt it needed a little something else. I remembered the vintage yard sticks that I've been collecting. I used them to create a little beveled edge all around the bottom of the basket. I think it gives it a little bit more of a finished look.
No project of mine would be completed with out a pretty charm. It's perfect because it rattles every time I move the baskets around. I'm so happy how it turned out because it works for me.

Loving my new bubblegum machine.

2012-02-01T18:31:00.000-08:00

Look what I found while searching for vintage treasures in central Florida. This, so cute bubblegum machine was candy apple red, after lightly sanding her a bit. I painted her in this beautiful pink ballerina shade of pink and I just love how she turned out. The top is glass and it holds my favorite white and cream vintage button collection.

The little LOVE sign is new to my valentine projects for this year. Super simple, I just used the little frames from Michaels and the letters are from Tattered Angels embossed framed fonts, chipboard alphabet. The ink I used was the Tattered Rose distress ink by Tim Holtz.

INSPIRATION TEAM PROJECT.

2012-01-29T22:02:00.000-08:00

These I created for the inspiration team challenge over at More Paper Than Shoes. The challenge was to used re-cycled wrapping paper, pearls and metal. I liked this project so much that I made one for a sweet friend, hope she likes her's.

Loving the peacefull country side of North Carolina.

2012-01-29T17:20:00.000-08:00

It was such a beautiful and serene drive down the little winding country roads of rural North Carolina. It was just gorgeous! What I liked best was that just about every farm kept the original farm house that was on the property. The old farm house was usually in the very front of the property and the new huge farm house was towards the back.
I just had to get down and take pictures of them. You just can't help but to think of the farmers that once lived in them. Some of the old farm houses had trees just growing right inside of them, but they were still standing. I found that so beautiful.

We visited a few history sites and of course did a bit of junking around too.

Beautiful ATCs.

2012-01-29T16:15:00.001-08:00

Take a look at these beautiful little works of art. I love these ATCs, they're just so darn cute. These were made by my friend Joy, we did a private swap. Thank you Joy for doing the swap with me. Your work is amazing and I love them.

Valentine ATC.

2012-01-23T20:09:00.001-08:00

This is my take on the Valentine ATC for Kimberly's swap. She hosted this Valentine ATC swap over at her beautiful BLOG this is a super fun group of talented ladies and I'm so happy I made the swap.

New hand made fabric flowers.

2012-01-22T18:33:00.000-08:00

I love putting these flowers together. I get to play with the different fabrics, textures and colors. I hope you like them too. I just listed them on my ETSY and I'll be making more soon.
Give them a try, they are a lot of fun to make!

A little Valentine project.

2012-01-17T19:10:00.000-08:00

These are on the way to some scrappy friends, sure hope they like them.

DESIGN TEAM PROJECT.

2012-01-12T19:24:00.001-08:00

This is my design team project for my friend Yeya's STORE, I hope you like it. Make sure to take a peek at all her yummy trims and laces.

My perpetual calendar.

2012-01-09T21:53:00.001-08:00

This was such a fun project to create. I've been wanting to make one of these for a while now, but I had no idea how to start it. I looked around for inspiration and this is what I came up with.
I used library cards for the actual journaling. For the monthly dividers I used tags and tab cards. Most of the die cuts and papers are from 7 Gypsy and a little K & Company. I had the most fun putting together all the charms, loved making this project.

Last bit of Christmas projects.

2012-01-08T20:11:00.001-08:00

Hope every one had a great Christmas holiday, I still can't believe is 2012. Well, here are my last projects for the past year. I'm working on some new projects that I can't wait to show you.

The first picture is of some ornaments from an ornament swap that was hosted by the talented ladies at OOH-LA LA

A New Year's Poem for Christians.

2011-12-29T19:53:00.000-08:00

I so love this poem! Because it reminds me of how God continues to bless me by changing me from within. HAPPY NEW YEAR! May you spend it surrounded by family, much LOVE and peace.

Instead of making a New Year's resolution consider committing to a biblical solution. Your promises are easily broken, empty words, though earnestly spoken.
But God's word transforms the soul by his Holy Spirit making you whole, as you spend time alone with Him. He WILL change you from within.

-- Mary Fairchild

Merry Christmas to all my bloggie friends.

2011-12-24T21:18:00.000-08:00

Christmas tags.

2011-12-19T18:43:00.001-08:00

These cute little tags are about 2" and I cut them with my Cricut machine, I used the From My Kitchen cart. My sisters bake cookies for all the teachers and I'm contributing these tags for the wrapping.

HEY, HAVE YOU HEARD ??????

2011-12-19T12:40:00.000-08:00

We have the winners of my blog/channel give away. Here they ARE.

The 1st is CYHOPKINS

The 2nd is ONE CRAFTY COOKIE

The 3rd is BEAUTIFUL 831

Congratulations ladies, and a big THANK YOU to everyone that participated and left me all those sweet comments.

My tag advent calendar, I'm loving it!

2011-12-18T10:11:00.001-08:00

I so enjoyed this project, LOVE it! This was so much fun to put together, I think is because every tag tell a story, at least to me. The original idea came from this BLOG check them out, I love this blog too.

A FEW MORE.

2011-12-16T08:13:00.000-08:00

I'm loving this project and I can't wait to see it all finished.

I DO HAVE A TOUCH OF RED.

2011-12-15T05:46:00.001-08:00

But, It's out side on my back porch. We're having "Noche Buena", the Cuban version of Christmas dinner, but we have it on Christmas eve. This year is my turn to host it and I'm so looking forward to it. I plan on setting up here, outside on my porch and I'm praying a little cool weather. Please lord!

Latest little project.

2011-12-14T05:09:00.001-08:00

I've been wanting to do one of these Bingo card signs and this is what I came up with. These are the Christmas cards I've made so far. Hope you like them. The paper that I used for the cards is the Holiday Style sidewalks paper collection from October Afternoon. I love this paper, so cute.

More Tags for my Christmas advent.

2011-12-13T04:55:00.001-08:00

Velma's image tag swap, beautiful

2011-12-13T04:53:00.001-08:00

I LOVE this swap. I just treasure these little pieces of art! I'm working on a project, can't wait to show you. I want to display my tags and be able to get to them fast. I just love looking at them.

Here they are, the Nov and Dec. image tags and goodies from the ladies. Thank you VELMA for hosting this swap.

My design team project for ENCHANTMENTS SCRAPBOOKING.

2011-12-12T06:45:00.001-08:00

This is my finished mini for my DT project as a member of ENCHANTMENTS SCRAPBOOKING. I'm happy how it turned out because I loved creating with this paper collection. It's the new Prima Romantique.
Theresa really loaded this kit up for me, she did an amazing job putting it all together. The die cut is by Sizzix and designed by her. It was a pleasure to plan and create this mini. I took my time and enjoyed the creative process.

I GOT HAPPY MAIL FROM MY FRIEND JUNE.

2011-12-11T16:28:00.000-08:00

OMG, how blessed am I??? Look what I've received. It still amazes me how giving these ladies are. I'm so glad to be part of this amazing community of bloggie friends. These little treasure came from Ms. JUNE. I love visiting her blog and looking at her beautiful work. Thank you June, you made me very HAPPY today. These little crafty riches are so pretty, I'm loving all your yummy little details.

I'm all done decorating for Christmas, my home is glistening! I'm ready.

2011-12-11T15:52:00.000-08:00

Today I found my, oh so cute, little nephew staring at my Christmas tree. I asked him to tell me what he thought about it, them I said, just tell me what's on your mind. He then turned around and said, " titi, it's a little too white". OMG do I love those kids.

EYE CANDY LACES.

2011-12-11T11:57:00.000-08:00

I know that eventually I will use all this yuminess, but for now I just want to look at it.

Festive flair and more cheer to this holiday season, PICTURE HEAVY POST!

2011-12-08T19:12:00.000-08:00

Here are some more budget friendly decorating ideas. I finally finished YAY, this year I added a new garland. Of course I got it during last years after Christmas sale, everything else I had. I was going for a simple approach, who am I kidding. I just could not stop decorating, I love it! I think it runs in my family.
I still need to take pictures of my glass vase that I change with the seasons. It's my favorite thing to work on. because it's so super simple to put together.

I'm so excited because this weekend is my sister Mayra's annual Christmas pajama party for the kids. We have 10 children, the parents go Christmas shopping and we play with the kids. Wish me well, there is just the 2 of us taking cake and entertaining 10 children LOL. I am looking forward to it, any chance I get to play with our kids, I'm happy.

LOOK WHAT I WON. I can't belive it cause I never win.

2011-12-08T19:09:00.001-08:00

All this goodness came from dear Anne you have to check out her channel, she has some amazing videos. Actually she's an amazing artist. I'm loving all my goodies, thank you so much Anne for your kindness.

GIVEAWAY TIME !!!!!!

2011-12-05T19:24:00.000-08:00

Ok, now it's my turn to do a GIVEAWAY. Please visit my You Tube channel, HERE for details. If you don't have a You Tube channel and can't leave a comment on You Tube, just leave a comment here and I'll surely enter you in the giveaway.
BIG thanks to all my bloggie friends for all your beautiful comments.

Some of the advent tags I've finished so far.

2011-12-04T20:57:00.001-08:00

THIS POST IS FOR MY FRIEND OLGA. ENJOY!

2011-12-03T18:18:00.000-08:00

This is what happens when I take my camera out for a walk. I LOVE photographing trees, can you tell?

The Christmas spirit sparkles around my house.

2011-12-03T17:38:00.001-08:00

Here is some more of my silver and glitter white Christmas feeling. This year I'm really going to try hard not to do any after Christmas sales. I don't need a thing!
Yes, is so nice to walk in the door and every thing is so pretty and I know God wants me to be happy.
But, I also need to remind myself, as much as I enjoy decorating for the holidays, I can't forget what Christmas is really all about.
Thank you Lord for your love, for your SON, for my healthy family and for continuing to bless me.

The making of my Christmas advent tags.

2011-12-02T18:15:00.000-08:00

I fell in love with this project last year. I saw some of the tags while visiting during Scrappy Tuesday at Dale's. Take a look at her YOU TUBE where you can see her finished advent. The original idea came from this BLOG I LOVE this blog!!! They're selling the Christmas advent tag kit this year again. But, since I can't afford it, I've put together all the supplies as best I could. I made some copies of the tags to keep me on track. But remember its your take on it, and since I'm going for a white Christmas wonder land. Get ready for some sparkle and plenty of glitter.

ATC swap with June.

2011-12-02T10:24:00.000-08:00

This private ATC swap I did with my dear friend June. Take a look, they are so beautiful! I met June here on my blog, she has a really nice online STORE She was so kind and generous to mail me some goodies from her stash and from her on line store. I like them so much that I've used some of them already and put the rest of them away. Sorry June that I have no picture of all the lovely extra goodies that you sent with your gorgeous ATCs. Thanks so much for doing this swap with me, I love your work and now a have a piece all to myself.

ATC swap with Michele.

2011-12-01T20:20:00.000-08:00

I met Michele on You Tube, she's got some great videos, take a peek at her CHANNEL I just love her work. I'm so glad we did this ATC swap. Because now I'm the proud owner of two of her little art works, and what beautiful work!
Thanks Michele for all the extra goodies, I love it all.

ORNAMENT SWAP.

2011-11-28T11:40:00.001-08:00

I joined the ornament swap over at OOH LA LA VINTAGE TREASURES and this is my take on it. I've been wanting to use my new Sizzix ornament die. I cut the snow flakes with medium size chipboard and then covered them with designer paper, Madeline collection.
Of course I had to use glitter and a tiny little vintage doily. The category I was in was Shabby Chic.

The little Christmas tree I found at a thrift shop, for a quarter, can you believe that! He was pretty beat up, but I saw his potential. I covered the stand with vintage music sheet paper. I had to re-bead a few spots because some of the beads were loose. For the little tree top I used a vintage plastic earring from my stash. I think is a snow flake, or at least it looks like it to me. I love him, and I put him right in front of me, at eye level, in my scraproom.

THANK YOU AUDREY.

2011-11-28T11:23:00.000-08:00

I won a giveaway over at Audrey's blog. She was so sweet to part with these goodies. I love them all and will put them to good use, thank you Ms.Audrey.

Audrey made the cutes project for Thanksgiving. Make sure to take a look at her "Gobble-Gobble" Turkey Treat Boxes, she's got the best ideas.

MY WINTER WONDERLAND.

2011-11-27T10:27:00.000-08:00

Sometimes when I look around my home, I'm overwhelmed with blessings. Not for the material things, but for the LOVE and PEACE I feel all around, from my family and friends.

I LOVE to decorate for the seasons, well lets be be honest, I just love to decorate. This year I'm going to transform our little home into a winter wonderland. The tree we got at the Home Depot and I thought they were very inexpensive this year. There's nothing like the smell of real pine all around the house during the Christmas holidays. I even like how the broken pine needles look as they gradually fall on the tree skirt. But, what I like best is the imperfect look of a natural tree.

All of our ornaments and decorations I've gotten after Christmas, I never pay full price!!! I used all white strings of lights because I love how the snowflakes, icicles, and glass and crystal ornaments reflect the glistening lights. A silver and white feather star topper adds the perfect finish.

For the tree skirt I used just a piece of fabric from Jo-Ann's. The nativity set is my favorite. I got it in Quito, Ecuador a very long time ago. It's very special to me because I met the artist who sculptured the one of a kind pieces from raw clay, just for me. I added some sprinkle frosted pine cones around the nativity scene, for that final little touch.

I'm still working on some white garlands, they take a while to put together, almost as long as the tree. I think is because I enjoy creating them so much that I don't want to rush it. Stay tune there's much more Christmas eye candy to come.

SOOOOO EXCITED!!!!! I've been published in Somerset.

2011-11-25T10:57:00.001-08:00

Yes, I'm still in shock........I never thought it would happen to me. But, some of my friends and family thought I could do it, so I tried. Thank you my sweet friend, IVETT for the inspiration.

I went for it and submitted an art collage piece to my favorite magazine, Somerset SEW. They don't let you know that your piece was accepted, they just send you a copy of the magazine. I thought the magazine I received was a birthday gift. I soon figured it out when I saw no card. Then I saw the publication name, I remembered that was the magazine that I had submitted to. Can you imagine how nervous I was as I turned the pages, looking and hoping. Finally I got to my page, page 133. The magazine is not out yet, it will be out on Dec. 1st. I do plan to purchase a copy, LOL.

FOR SALE NOW IN MY STORE.

2011-11-24T11:29:00.000-08:00

One of my new year's resolutions is to be more active on my new listings in my Etsy store. So I thought I start early! These very 3D, hand made flowers are now available in my ETSY. Take a peek in the store and tell me what you think.

THANK YOU GOD FOR ALL YOUR BLESSINGS.

2011-11-23T17:52:00.000-08:00

A few more FALL cards, hope you like them.

2011-11-20T06:27:00.001-08:00

Goodbye crop for Kathryn :(

2011-11-18T18:22:00.001-08:00

This was our goodbye crop for Ms. Kathryn she is moving and we will miss our friend. I remember the first time Olga, Kathryn and I met, we had so much fun. But, we can always find her on her ning sight. We wish her well and a smooth transition. The crop was hosted by sweet Ms. Janet she had a great idea for us to make her individual pendants with our info. Then she stung all of our pendants up into a banner, it turned out beautiful.

This was my first time in the store's new location. OMG I love THE PAPER NICHE the new store is huge, bright, beautiful and fill to the rim with the latest products. I love it!! So worth the 100 mile round trip to get there. I told the owner she needed to open one in Miami.

I met a new friend, she recognized my voice from my You Tube's. I thought that was so funny. Well, she teaches and works at the store. She is amazing, so I'm going to have to sign up to one of her beautiful card making classes.

Latest ATCs.

2011-11-15T19:11:00.001-08:00

New fall card.

2011-11-14T11:09:00.000-08:00

Antiquing in beautiful central Florida.

2011-11-14T11:06:00.000-08:00

BEST BIRTHDAY EVER!

2011-11-13T17:37:00.000-08:00

To start off, I was off for a WHOLE week and that's unheard off for me. I got to go antiquing in central Florida, great little middle of the week get away. I did find some great goodies. Look what I got, the BOX LIGHT I've been wanting one for a while now, I got the 24" one and OMG it's great. It really makes a big difference in the quality of the pictures.
Take a look at my birthday gifts from family and friends. Thank you everyone for all the love, friendship and well wishes and for making this birthday so special.

Cute birthday story.

2011-11-10T18:59:00.000-08:00

In my family we make a big deal about birthday parties, mainly for the sake of the little ones. They love to decorate with streamers, balloons and of course the cake. Well today my 3 year old cutie of a nephew calls me to wish me a happy birthday, he goes on to say that he can't tell me that they're planning the "usual" surprise party. He said he can't tell me but, I really needed to be in his house at 5:30 OK. I asked him if he could give me a little hint and then he said "all I'm going to say is that grandma is cleaning the floor" you know, getting the house ready for the party.
This little guy is adorable, he made me a cute card all by himself and you know I'm going to post it latter.
I had a great day with my hubby and a wonderful evening with my family, even my older nephew who is working out of state called me. He was our first born and I still can't believe he is 27.

This is a special day too because is also our wedding aniversary. My hubby and I got away for the weekend and we had a great time all by ourselves.

Fall leaf mini album.

2011-11-09T20:28:00.000-08:00

I love this mini album die, I was looking for a leaf motive and I found it.I purchased this leaf die from JULES
The paper collection is the new Lost and Found, it's my new favorite. I'm going to use this mini for this year's Thanksgiving dinner pictures. My sister is hosting, she's a great cook... yummmm. I love Thanksgiving!

HOSTESS CARD.

2011-11-05T10:34:00.000-07:00

I love the warm colors of fall. This card I made for my sister who is hosting our Thanksging dinner this year.

FALL CARD.

2011-10-31T05:31:00.001-07:00

Hi ladies, hope everyone had a great weekend!!!
This is one of my fav vintage images. I think he's so cute.

These are my tags.

2011-10-26T05:06:00.001-07:00

These are for Velma's image tag swap, they've already been mailed. This time I went with a music theme, I love the piano stamp, my fav. I used some of June's beautiful news paper print tissue paper that she so generously shared with me. I hope the ladies like them.

Velma's image tag swap.

2011-10-25T04:19:00.001-07:00

Take a look all these beautiful tags and goodies, LOVE them. These are the tags I received from the talented ladies in my swap group. I've not done a swaps for almost a year, what was I thinking? I had forgotten how much fun is to participate in swaps. I'm so happy that I've joined Velma's, she's the sweetest for hosting. Thank you Ms. Velma and thank you ladies for your gorgeous tags.

Quick little share.

2011-10-23T15:41:00.001-07:00

This is a super fast little project I made for Ms. JUNE. I just love altering these little note books, they are so darn cute. You know me, I just need a little inkling to use my vintage jewelry.

White pumpkin vignettes.

2011-10-23T14:05:00.000-07:00

This weekend my friend's little girl Nina, well she is actually 12 years old, came over to help me. I gave her a much needed acne cleansing facial for a few hours of her help organizing a few things. Nina said this was her first job, lol. She's smart, adorable and loves to scrapbook with my nieces. I made her a little purse mini album kit that she loved.
We ended up playing with my vintage jewelry. She had some great ideas putting these little vignettes together. I wished my nieces would of been here, they would of had a blast. Thank you Ms. Nina for helping me out.

GREAT GIVEAWAY, YOU MUST CHECK IT OUT.

2011-10-20T21:37:00.000-07:00

OMG, just had to pass on the news. Ms. Night Owl Scrapper is having a GREAT giveaway over at her You Tube channel. It's huge and she's got some great goodies. You never know you may be the winner.

NOW, WHAT WILL I STORE IN THESE CUTIES???

2011-10-20T06:27:00.001-07:00

I had finished these a few weeks ago but, I had forgotten to post them. This little basket I found and I knew right away what I wanted to do with it. The box was super simple to alter. I used my fav paper collection, Websters Pages.

West Palm scrapbook expo. Super FUN.

2011-10-16T19:11:00.000-07:00

This weekend I went to the West Palm scrapbook expo with Ms. Yeya boy, we had a great day. I had gone with her last year too. We stated the day with breakfast, her nice husband and her smart, sweet daughter came along. We did dinner together too, it was nice.
The expo was great! It was really great meeting up with Ms. Mercy there, she is so funny.
I also met some sweet talented ladies and learned a few new techniques. I won a door prize and a really nice clear stamp set from one of the vendors. I found the few things I was looking for, plus you know, a few more goodies.

Ahhhhhhhh, the warm colors of fall.

2011-10-14T22:10:00.001-07:00

I'm not quite finished decorating for fall, it's one of my favorite time of year. I enjoy the process so much, that I really like to take my time. If I only had more rooms to decorate! I love the way my little house feels, so warm and inviting. I'm ready for cooler weather now.

LOOK at all this yummy goodness.

2011-10-14T19:58:00.000-07:00

This RAK was send to me by the sweet June I'm so loving this vintage news paper print tissue paper. I will put all these goodies to good use. I love what she used as the spool for the baker's twine. Take a peek at her blog, her work is gorgeous!

More Websters goodness, and a little whining.

2011-10-08T15:00:00.000-07:00

Not to get political on ya. But, can you believe this is my only baby picture. My mom was able to sneak it out of Cuba when we left, over 40 years ago. Everything was the property of the government, even your baby pictures.

So every time I think about my property taxes and home owner's insurance going up, I think of this picture. What am I complaining about?

I am bless to have this one baby picture and so blessed to be apart of this great country. Now I'm going to work on a few of my sister's.

More goodies for my treasure chest.

2011-10-04T08:12:00.001-07:00

These are my latest jewelry finds. I have to admit that I've already used some on some recent projects. But, I can't wait to play with them again soon.

Seven Gypsy tissue paper altered dress forms.

2011-10-02T08:34:00.000-07:00

This was a super simple and fun project to make maybe is because I love this tissue papers. I still have lots of it left over and I'm sure planning on using every little bit of it.

A few additions to my fall decor.

2011-09-30T04:41:00.000-07:00

This year I've added this garland to my fall decor. When I saw it, I just had to have it. I added a bit more brown and golden glitter to the leaves and it sparkles so when the light hits it just right. Because my house is small, I really have to be very selective on how I decorate for the seasons.

This is my front door wreath, this year all I did to it is that I added a few more leaves and sunflowers. I also had to touch up with hot glue some of the little pumkins that had loosen up a bit. I love how it looks against my brown front door. Still working on a few more fall decor projects, I'll be posting them soon.

Vintage/Shabby Chic Cards.

2011-09-26T16:01:00.000-07:00

My client Ana Maria, asked if I would make a card for her granddaughter that is turning 21. I made her three different cards to choose from. I sure hope she likes them.
I also altered two little note books out of the paper scraps, I had left over from the cards.

Webster's Pages velum paper layout.

2011-09-24T20:24:00.001-07:00

I wanted to incorporate some red into my layouts. I don't know why It's hard for me to work with red. But, when I saw this paper I knew this was my chance. I don't know if Webster's makes this paper design in regular card stock, but I only had it in velum. I love this paper, because it can be used for a boy layout too.

SWAN ALTERED BOXES, TO STORE SOME OF MY GOODIES IN.

2011-09-20T08:13:00.001-07:00

This was a super fun altered project to make. These are regular Kraft paper boxes that I of course had to cover using, my all time favorite paper collection, Websters Pages . I them trimmed the top of each box with a soft pink velvet ribbon, I LOVE velvet ribbons.
The little swan I picked up for just a few pennies. The key is from my collection of vintage goodies. I will soon have a video up on it.

SUPER SIMPLE AND FAST. THE MAKING OF MY FALL VASE.

2011-09-18T19:52:00.001-07:00

This large glass vase has sort of become the focal point in my living room area. I've had this vase for a while now and I change it with the seasons. This is how I do the fall. I start by coiling some burlap, fall leaves and acorns till I get to the top. I then play with the branches and filler material and voila' I'm done.
Simple and fast. It always turnes out a little different, but I always like the end result.

My new addiction, can't wait to try new colors.

2011-09-18T11:18:00.001-07:00

I wanted to do a quick project this weekend and this is what I came up with. I've made these flowers before, but not in these warm colors. They're fun and super simple to make.
First you'll need your favorite flower die. Try using different colors and fabric textures. I then soak them in a solution of half water and half fabric stiffener, these are the ones that I like. When they dry, that's when the fun begins. I just use my glue gun to assemble the layers and I finish up with a brad or a button.
The only problem is knowing when to stop! They're addictive, you've been warned.

Ladies high heel mini album.

2011-09-13T18:10:00.000-07:00

This mini album kit was sent to me by Ms. Chandi please make sure you check out her channel, she has some really fun kits. Well, this is what I came up with. If you want to know paper detail and a closer look check out MY You Tube channel.
I had lots of fun creating this mini album, actually it was kind of a challenge for me. But, I'm happy how it turned out, so girly.

PRAYING FOR SOME COOLER WEATHER, HERE IN SOUTH FLORIDA.

2011-09-12T04:57:00.001-07:00

Maybe if I start decorating for fall, it will FEEL a bit cooler, LOL. Well, I'm in the mood to change my decor, so here comes fall.

I start by lighting a Yankee Candle, you know to kinda set the mood. Then again I just need a reason to light a candle. I starged going through my boxes. I don't have a lot of fall decor, but what I do have I love. WELCOME FALL!

WE WILL NEVER FORGET.

2011-09-11T08:50:00.001-07:00

May God continue to bless this, the greatest of ALL country.

Happy mail from my friend Beth.

2011-09-07T12:39:00.001-07:00

It's like Christmas for me every time I receive one of Beth's packages. Beth lives in Alabama and she finds the best goodies there. I'm still sorting through all this vintage goodness and I can't wait to start creating. Thank you so much Ms. Beth!

Gift for my dear friend Ms. Beth.

2011-09-05T13:33:00.000-07:00

This is my first time doing one of these onesies. This one I made for my friend Beth, soon to be a grandma. I used all kinds of different papers. I just wanted them to be primarily pink. I'm sending her some wallet size picture mats so she can mat the pics she wants to put in, at her discretion. The inspiration for my take on this mini was Ms. Ana
We cut these minies together at the Paper Niche a few weeks ago, but I finally got to mine now. Take a peek at her take on it, she also did a boy one, super cute.

SPOOL MINI ALBUM, SOOOOOO CUTE!

2011-09-05T08:33:00.000-07:00

This was such a fun mini to make, I'm happy how it turned out. The paper collection is the new yummyness from My Mind's Eye, Lost & Found two. They have 4 new paper lines, the one I used was the Sunshine "memories" Sweet Paper Collection.
This super cute kit I got from my friend Chandi, I LOVE her kits, check her out.

CHANDI'S SPOOL KIT, JUST BEAUTIFUL!!!

2011-09-03T17:26:00.001-07:00

I'm so in love with this kit. I just ordered it from CHANDI.I've been a fan of her creations for a while now, she just put out this kit and I just had to have it. I ordered two and I can't wait to play with them.
The black high heel glam kit is not even out yet but, she send me one to try. Love it, I've not seen it yet.... what an original idea. She made me a beautiful card and send some extra little goodies, THANK YOU CHANDI. So make sure to check out her You Tube!

I COULD HOLD OUT NO MORE! OK, OK I LOVE TO SHOP.

2011-09-02T15:00:00.000-07:00

Check out this YUMMYNESS. These are the new My Mind's Eye, Lost and Found Two, paper collections. OMG, they are just so beautiful. After seeing Ms. SHARON'S, The Night Owl Scrapper, You Tube on her haul. That was the last little push I needed, and I got all four collections. Thank you Sharon, I CAN'T STOP LOOKING AT THEM!

I also had to get some more 12x12 from my fav. October Afternoon, Five and Dime paper collection. I also picked up some 7 Gypsy goodness and some fabric flowers that I plan to use as inspiration to make my own.

The last 3 picture are of these super cute chipboard pieces that came inside a British magazine,the magazine is called CARD MAKING & paper craft. I'll have to admit I got the magazine just for chipboard pieces.

Can you guess who this is ????

2011-08-29T12:36:00.000-07:00

Yes, it's me pre-Botox LOL. I found these pictures of us at my sis house. I forgot all about them. This is a copy from my new printer, OMG I love my printer now.

I MADE SOME MORE OF MY FLOWERS.

2011-08-24T19:18:00.000-07:00

I love making these flowers. I want to change the color to maybe blue, but I'm definitely making more.

MORE PAPER THAN SHOES BLOG HOP, WELCOME FRIENDS!

2011-08-20T01:23:00.001-07:00

So glad you made it to "More Paper Than Shoes" first blog hop!
If you made it this far here is Charlene's blog, you visit her next.

You want to make sure you don't miss out on Anna's giveaway. The rules for
the giveaway is that you must leave a comment on every one's project
that is participating in the blog hop and you must be a follower of
all the blogs too.

I almost forgot to tell you the best part. Anna is having a sale in her store MORE PAPER THAN SHOES . All you need to do is use this COUPON CODE: mptsbloghop to get your 15% discount.

This is the complete line up, you don't wan't to skip anyone. These ladies are amazing and I can't wait to see what they've created.
Blog List:

Anna - http://www.annafearer.blogspot.com

Patricia -
http://pattyandcharlie.blogspot.com

Marlene -
http://uniquelyella.blogspot.com

Charlene -
http://lifeissogood495.blogspot.com

Kristen -
http://huneebcreations.blogspot.com/

Doreen -
http://mybedazzledtreasures.blogspot.com/

Patty -
http://scrap-happinings.blogspot.com/

Angela -
http://theblingtheory.blogspot.com/

Juliana -
http://iluvvintagescrap.blogspot.com/

OK here's my project, I picked this little tin bin at a local thrift shop. These one of a kind paper roses are from Anna's "Shabby Chic Collection" this collection comes in a set of three yummy colors, they measure 2" and stand pretty tall. They are gorgeous!

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Another amazing crop get together!

2011-08-14T12:01:00.000-07:00

This month's crop get together was hosted by the sweet Ms. Yeya She did an amazing job in making us feel welcome! The room set up was just beautiful and she had the cutest set up on the table and goodies for us. I got to play with the Cricut and over her 300 cartridges, yes WOW.
It was so nice to had spent some time with some of our friends from Broward like Ms. Dale look at her beautiful tags down below, and Ms. Sharon

Yeya set up some tables with beautiful merchandise from her store and you know I did some SHOPPING! She had a raffle and I won the "Lovely Floral" Cricut cartridge, so supper happy. I didn't have this cartridge, thank you so much Ms. Yeya, I love it.
This time I took my artsy niece Emily with me and she worked on an Asian themed art journal. I was so proud of her, she actually finished the project and it turned out super cute.

I can't wait for our next crop get together.

Altered notebook, quick project.

2011-08-09T19:39:00.000-07:00

I altered this little notebook I for my friend Beth. Her doughter is having a baby and I wanted a little image with a baby theme and I found just the right one.

MY LATEST VINTAGE FINDINGS.

2011-08-06T12:31:00.000-07:00

I love her, she's just precious. I'm sure she made some little girl very happy. I have to do a few repairs on her but, I need to read up on it first. I'm not changing her clothing, but I'll be adding some more jewelry of course.

LOVING THE COLOR BLUE NOW.

2011-08-03T22:50:00.000-07:00

I don't know why I stay away from the color blue??? But, I'm loving how it works in this lo. Of course I had to play with Webster's Pages, my fav. I had so much fun making this lo, that I could not stop the embellies.
The focal blue flower I made using a Prima center, super simple to make. I just had to add one of my pins and I like how it all worked out.

Velma's new SWAP, so excited.

2011-07-30T21:36:00.000-07:00

I was so super happy when I found out that our dear friend Ms. Velma is hosting a tag swap. Some of us know her as a kind, beautiful and creative lady, if you don't know her head on over to her blog and get to know her and her BEAUTIFUL WORK. I would love it if some of my friends would join me over at VELMA'S new swap.

PLAYING WITH WEBSTER'S PAGES.

2011-07-27T11:45:00.000-07:00

Have I mentioned that I LOVE Webster's Pages. I have a plan to work with every paper design they've ever made. It was kind of hard for me to stop with the embellishments, but this is as simple as I can get. I made that main focal flower, super simple and fun to make.

MAKING DO WITH WHAT YOU HAVE.

2011-07-26T12:23:00.001-07:00

I'd like to start by saying that I'm very blessed and thankful for what I do have! But, a girl can still dream. Even though I have a cute and a oh so pretty little scrap closet-nook, just to myself. I still dream of the day I can have a whole scraproom.
So in the mean time I've taken over my kitchen. I don't cook or use my kitchen at all, so I figure it's just a wasted room. Don't get me wrong I think cooking is a beautiful art form too, but I was just not blessed with cooking skills. But, I do LOVE to bake! go figure. So here is peek at how I've taken over the kitchen......I think I need HELP, before my scrapbooking takes over my little house.

WARNING, PICTURE HEAVY GARDEN POST.

2011-07-22T21:04:00.000-07:00

I know this is not my garden blog, but I just had to let you take a peek into my garden paradise. It's been raining here in Miami for about a month now, well maybe not that long. I love my back yard oasis but, the rain has kept me in doors. Today it finally stop a bit, long enough for me to take these pics.

All my plants are so super happy after allllll this rain. I know we needed the rain but, enough already. I want to use my pool!!!! Take a look, I'm so blessed.
Actually I love to swim at night with all our out door mood lights on, we hang out in the pool and talk. This is my idea of swimming. I'll finish a lap and have a sip of my fav chilled wine, do a another lap and another sip. So you see why I need my nightly swim LOL.

This is my paradise, this pic was taken earlier in the season. Now you see why I love to play in back yard too.

YUMMMMMMM!

2011-07-20T04:15:00.001-07:00

I made these dellish chocolate Eiffel Tower lollipops for my friends at our last crop. I used fresh dark and dark mint chocolate and OMG so good, I had to keep hubby away from them. This was my first time using this mold that I found on E-bay. I made these little tags and ofcourse I had to have some glitter with anything Eiffel Tower.

PLAYING WITH GLITTER.

2011-07-16T20:49:00.000-07:00

This weekend I really had no special project in mind and that's ok by me. I just felt like paying with my goodness. I took out some of my dies, chipboard, favorite papers and glitter. I love the look of glitter against news paper print or any black and white print. I don't know why but, I just love that look. This is what I came up with and I can't wait to incorporate these die cute pieces into my projects.
Hope every one is having a fun weekend.

So happy that my blog was featured!!

2011-07-12T22:37:00.000-07:00

Just had to tell, because this is the first time that my blog has been featured. HERE on ScrapbookLayoutsIdeas.com so super excited to be recognized!

BANNER CRAZY.

2011-07-12T17:30:00.000-07:00

I had such an amazing weekend!!! Our monthly crop this time was hosted by Kathryn she hosted it at the Paper Niche , the crop tables all had little goodies for us, Kathryn gave us these super cute ocean themed goodness and she also gave every one of us a $5.00 store gift cert. On top of that the store gave us a 20% discount on our purchases, SWEET! Thank you Kathryn for being such a nice hostess and for choosing the Paper Niche.
The day stated by MERCY, ANA and myself heading to the flea market. WOW, it was great, I found tons of goodies at amazing prices. I got lots of vintage yumminess, I'll post pictures of my goodies latter.
At the Paper Niche, I had a BLAST with the die cuts available to us. I went banner crazy, they had these cute little banner dies and I just went for it. It's always so nice to spend time with my scrappy friends, we had a blast! I was so into it that I totally forgot to take pictures. Our next crop is hosted by YEYA and I can't wait.

Here are my little banners. I made these for my mom, sister Dolly and my friend Beth from Alabama. Hope they like them.

Jean flowers, sooooo pretty.

2011-07-08T11:53:00.000-07:00

These I made with pieces of old blue jeans that I was going to throw out. I found the tutorial on You Tube, actually there are a few tutorial. This weekend I purchased a few of the newest Primas, I want to try to make more flowers. Can't wait to get stated on those.

WE'VE GOT TO TAKE THE GOOD WITH THE BAD.

2011-07-08T09:10:00.000-07:00

Sorry ladies, I really try to keep my blog posts happy, positive and creative. But once in a while an issue just touches a nerve with me. Usually it's ANYTHING against a child, the elderly or an animal.
This is a great country and I'm so proud and grateful to be a part of it. But, we do have to take the good with the bad. I can't believe that something so obvious has to be made into a law. Even an animal, if it could speak, would tell someone that his offspring was missing?????? Ridiculous, but if we need a law, so be it.

Enact Caylee's law! PLEASE CLICK THE LINK HERE. FILL THE 5 SECOND INFO. AND PLEASE SEND IT TO EVERYONE YOU KNOW.

I love this lamp shade, made by Danielle.

2011-07-05T17:27:00.000-07:00

I just had to tell my friend about this follower. She is amazing and a great source of inspiration. Take a peek at her blog HERE.