30 March, 2011

Synopsis of my life....

Thank you so much ladies... for all the love and concern on my previous entry... I'm trying my best to stay calm and stronger for the sake of Matin and Mr Hubby....

I'm running out of time... I still have 2 more layouts to finish!!!...So...straight to the point... This layout was inspired by Scrap-it-Lah ~ Mood Board Challenge... ~ March Challenge

Papers: AC Weave Straw Cardstock & all my stash PP
Others: Making Memories Scrapbook Pain in orange, Tattered Angels Glimmermist Patina, Scarlet, Prima Marketing Flowers, Jewels, Cosmo Cricket 1934 chipboards, Adornit Tiny Stickers, Doodle Design loupy Stickers

I made a card for Mr Hubby Cousin...

PP: MyScrapbook Nook Kit
Stamps: Lawn Fawn
Ink: Tim Holtz and Tsukineko
Others: Hero Arts rhinestones, Bella Blvd Journal Diecut

And don't forget to join the fun with US over at Scrapbookers Anonymous...you still have time.... Com'on....

Thank you ladies for all your love and sweet comments!! It really means the world to ME!
Sending lots of love and hugs to you all!!...Big Hugs...xoxo

28 March, 2011

Monroe Style....

Just a quick post for today.... I'm feeling really sad and very emotional today....(Imagine me walking on glass almost everyday lately...that's all I can describe how exactly I'm feeling right now..!)
Added criteria for an extra 6 Bonus Points
1) Orange background = 1pt - checked
2) A black silohouette figure (person) on your layout = 2pts - thats me...(monroe Style Pose!!!)
3) A spirograph shape or swirl on your layout = 3pts( the twine, MS Doillies & the Black Swirl)



Paper from Crate Paper Emma Shoppe and OA
Others: Prima Marketing Black Swirl, leaves and flower, Elle Studio Journal die-cut(from bestie MEL), Martha Stewart Doillies, OA Alpha Tiny Stickers, Hessian, Twine and Making Memories Scrapbook Pain in Orange

And don't forget to join the fun with US over at Scrapbookers Anonymous...you still have time.... Com'on....

Thank you ladies for all your love and sweet comments!! It really means the world to ME!
Sending lots of love and hugs to you all!!...Big Hugs...xoxo

27 March, 2011

Wooohooo... Winner...and more....

Thank you so much for all the support and joining me along with my giveaways... Matin is unwell... so this post is gonna be straightforward... First of all I'm announcing...the 3 winners...**DRUM ROLL...please**
1st Winner is Isay....
2nd Winner is Cheryl
 
and 3rd Winner is Lea....
 
Please email me your mailing address to lybeau@hotmail.com
This layout was inspired by the Studio Challenge site ~ 20th March - Layout Challenge ~ the twist here is Ruffles...

And this card too was inspired by the studio Challenge site March 13 Challenge card ~ whip a card from your favorite song... so I chose Beyonce Knowles HALO...

All items used from Little Boy Echo park paper kit
And Others: Lawn Fawn Lunar lights stamps, Hessian,  Ribbon, Cosmo Button, Twine, Kaisercraft Rhinestones and that bluey journal diecut is from my blogger besties...Kirsty(I love this so much ...I had to hoard!!)
And don't forget to join the fun with US over at Scrapbookers Anonymous...easy peazy...March challenge is to use at least 7 flowers on your layout, the premade kind, not homemade.... the idea is to dig into your STASH and use the flowers you've been meaning to use but for some reason have not.. think outside the box... and of course the more the BETTER.......hugs...

Thank you ladies for all your love and sweet comments!! It really means the world to ME!
Sending lots of love and hugs to you all!!...Big Hugs...xoxo

26 March, 2011

That's Why we're Best Friends!!!...Best Blogger mates too....

I have ONE FANTASTIC NEWS..... One of my layout has been picked for Fawny Flickr Friday...I still couldn't believe it!!! I'm serious.... I'm sooooooooooooo Happppppppppppyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!!! YAY to ME!!!...

I have been spoilt lately... And I can't thank enough... You ladies have been too sweet and kind to me...!!! From the bottom of my heart... I want give a humongous Hugs and kisses to all you gorgeous ladies... who have been supporting ME... It's been a very good and satisfying year of crafting and blogging... I would never expect the overwhelming that I am feeling right now!!!... I made and met so many gorgeous sweet kind people who constantly supporting ME... I'm pretty convincing this hobby of crafty scrappy arty business will stick to me....for long!!!...Thanks again!!...makes me all weepy...on a COLD Friday nite!!!...
This Happy mail is from Sabrina.... Thank you luv!!!...

 Okay enough of the HEAVY!!!...Do I make you sleepy???hehehehe

I made NO LO... but some cards to share... Seriously... making cards... is totally a challenge for ME... I can sit ... and stare and think ... and scratch... and fidget... after an hour... then something would came out... but end no result... neither satisfying or nah any eyes-LOOKING-GOOD!!...
I was inspired by CardPatterns Sketch 107

Papers: Cosmo Cricket UPcycled & Kraft
Others: Cosmo Cricket Journal Diecut EK Success Scallop Punch and Ribbon

Don't forget I have not ONE but 3 BLOGiveaways qualify...easy..leave a comment and be a FOLLOWER[I see some of you are not :( ]...anyway...check-it-out HERE....Tonight I'm gonna make the DRAW...!!!

And don't forget to join the fun with US over at Scrapbookers Anonymous...easy peazy...March challenge is to use at least 7 flowers on your layout, the premade kind, not homemade.... the idea is to dig into your STASH and use the flowers you've been meaning to use but for some reason have not.. think outside the box... and of course the more the BETTER.......hugs...

Oh yes... Join me and the rest of the Twisted Sisters over HERE

Thank you ladies for all your love and sweet comments!! It really means the world to ME!
Sending lots of love and hugs to you all!!...Big Hugs...xoxo

And here are some of the cards...that I managed to whip last night....
 

23 March, 2011

Twisted Sketch Challenge # 93

...is now live over @ Twisted Sketches Blog...Hop over to see the revealed sketch and this week TWIST is Swirl...I bet you ladies have plenty...so why wait.... go on... shoossh to your scrap corner and start to create!!!...It's really fun....
Here is my take on the sketch...


Most Items used are from Prima Marketing...
Papers: PM Bonjour #842635, PM Amie #842628
Others: AC Fabric Chipboard Alpha Stickers, Spellbinders Lacey Circle & Standard Circle, Tattered Angels Glimmermist Scarlet&Meadow Green, TH Walnut Stain Distressed Ink, PM Black Swirl#548612 and PM Flowers and Cinderella Bird #549176

Don't forget I have not ONE but 3 BLOGiveaways qualify...easy..leave a comment and be a FOLLOWER(I see some of you are still NOT especially the regulars one too :( ...anyway...check-it-out HERE...

Thank you ladies for all your love and sweet comments!! It really means the world to ME!
Sending lots of love and hugs to you all!!...Big Hugs...xoxo

22 March, 2011

First Day of Grade One....

Really quick.... it's 10.41pm as type this post...he he....
 I did a very simple,quick and minimal fussy cutting...
This layout is inspired by The Paper Variety Week 25 Sketch Challenge by Jana Eubank's sketch!!!..She's one of thee best out there...I love it...FUN...with my fave item on it YAY....the BANNER!!!

Most items used are from Cosmo Cricket Salt Air and Crate Paper(Nook OCT kit)
Others: Tim Holtz Walnut Distressed Ink and Twine

Don't forget I have not ONE but 3 BLOGiveaways qualify...easy..leave a comment and be a FOLLOWER(I see some of you are still NOT especially the regulars one too :( ...anyway...check-it-out HERE...

And don't forget to join the fun with US over at Scrapbookers Anonymous...easy peazy...March challenge is to use at least 7 flowers on your layout, the premade kind, not homemade.... the idea is to dig into your STASH and use the flowers you've been meaning to use but for some reason have not.. think outside the box... and of course the more the BETTER.......hugs...

Thank you ladies for all your love and sweet comments!! It really means the world to ME!
Sending lots of love and hugs to you all!!...Big Hugs...xoxo

21 March, 2011

Curious Little Boy

I'm glad Monday is gone... Hows yours??...Me the cliche... busy at work...meeting after meeting... Even though I'm way too tired...but I managed this simple easy quick layout for two challenges...Decided to use my nephew photos...little Hamzah...hes so cute....I love his smile...
 (1)This layout is inspired by Sketchy Thursdays 3.17 ... and (2)I was inspired by the colors and circles from Lollipop Ladies Challenge #16..


Most items are from my Scrapbook Nook March Kit
Papers: Cosmo Cricket Salt Air & Crate Paper Emma Shoppe
Others: Tattered Angels Glimmermist Patina, Tim Holtz Walnut Distressed Ink, Spellbinders Lacey Circle & Standard Circle, Ek Success Binder Puncher, Adornit Tiny Stickers & Echo Park Alpha Stickers and AC 3D Butterflies Stickers

Don't forget I have not ONE but 3 BLOGiveaways qualify...easy..leave a comment and be a FOLLOWER(I see some of you are still NOT especially the regulars one too :( ...anyway...check-it-out HERE...

And I received Happy Mail... from sweetest Mel ..Thanks Mel.. I love the card..and of course the rak too(you so naughty eh!!)... Thank you so much again... hugs...xoxo
And don't forget to join the fun with US over at Scrapbookers Anonymous...easy peazy...March challenge is to use at least 7 flowers on your layout, the premade kind, not homemade.... the idea is to dig into your STASH and use the flowers you've been meaning to use but for some reason have not.. think outside the box... and of course the more the BETTER.......hugs...

Thank you ladies for all your love and sweet comments!! It really means the world to ME!
Sending lots of love and hugs to you all!!...Big Hugs...xoxo

19 March, 2011

These are a Few of My Favorite Pastimes! :):):):)...

I'm always busy on Saturday.... my day starts really early like 6am... laundry...entire house cleaning (eg 4 toilets..!! kitchen garage...gardening)...bla bla bla... I had to rush coz.. after ...its all about my little MAN...Matin...Morning ~ Karate ...Midday ~ swimming... Then...it's either I have errand to run or groceries shopping...Once all done...we'd have lunch brunch outside...usually we'd spend our day out till dinner time...but today... NOT...Me to tired...came home to scrap!!!...BLISS!!!...Oopsss..off track!!!..

This layout is inspired by TAAFOMFT ~ These are a few of my favorite pastimes!!....


Items used are mostly from Scrapbook Nook March Kit (I heart this a TON!!)..
Others: Prima Marketing Flowers, leaves & Jewels and AC Thickers Foam Alpha Stickers

YAY... !!!...This card is inspired by Jay Gee Nook challenge #5 (this is where I bought all my lawn fawn stamps and twine(Thanks Jay Gee!!)...I had so much FUN playing and creating cards!!)

Stamps: Lawn Fawn
Ink: Tim Holtz Walnut Distressed & Tsukineko Black
Others: Websters ribbon
Papers: Crate Paper Emma Shoppe(Scrapbook Nook March Kit) & Bazzill White Cardstock

Don't forget I have not ONE but 3 BLOGiveaways qualify...easy..leave a comment and be a FOLLOWER(I see some of you are still NOT especially the regulars one too :( ...anyway...check-it-out HERE...

And don't forget to join the fun with US over at Scrapbookers Anonymous...easy peazy...March challenge is to use at least 7 flowers on your layout, the premade kind, not homemade.... the idea is to dig into your STASH and use the flowers you've been meaning to use but for some reason have not.. think outside the box... and of course the more the BETTER.......hugs...

Thank you ladies for all your love and sweet comments!! It really means the world to ME!
Sending lots of love and hugs to you all!!...Big Hugs...xoxo

17 March, 2011

There is No Greater Gift than Today...

Happy Saint Patrick's Day... to those who celebrate ...
2005...Chicago River dyed Green to participate this special ocassion... Totally awesome... !! (sad had to leave my little Matin home and he was less than a year...for 2 weeks!!)

This layout is inspired by Kraft-it-Up March Challenge.... and this layout too was also inspired by Yvonne Yam's guest blogger, Michelle Bertuzzi...Get-out-of-your-comfort-zone...which I think I did...especially using those (1)colors...which is not me at all...I had a hard time... to be honest it took 2 days just to finish this layout... I have been keeping this (2)pp from lilybee design since last year... when I received the PP from my nook kits(last year)... I was like... how the heck am I going to use this!!!...(3) Entwine those charcoal twine around my layout and also centralised  them...(4) Using stamps as embellies...which I think is my 1st time (5) Using only 2 manufacturer for PP (Lilybee Design & little Cosmo Cricket from my stash ...woohoo...what a list eh!!!...
 
 




Papers: Kraft, Lilybee Design & Cosmo Cricket
Others: Lawn Fawn Stamps, Tattered Angels Glimmermist Scarlett, AC Rosette, Hessian, Spellbinders Die Film Strip, JayGee Nook Charcoal Twine, OA Alpha Stickers

Don't forget I have not ONE but 3 BLOGiveaways qualify...easy..leave a comment and be a FOLLOWER(I see some of you are still NOT especially the regulars one too :(  ...anyway...check-it-out HERE....

And don't forget to join the fun with US over at Scrapbookers Anonymous...easy peazy...March challenge is to use at least 7 flowers on your layout, the premade kind, not homemade.... the idea is to dig into your STASH and use the flowers you've been meaning to use but for some reason have not.. think outside the box... and of course the more the BETTER.......hugs...

Thank you ladies for all your love and sweet comments!! It really means the world to ME!
Sending lots of love and hugs to you all!!...Big Hugs...xoxo

16 March, 2011

MME.... woot woot

..It's Wednesday...I'm sure you know what I mean... To be honest...I'm not feeling my best...not health wise...Thank goodness I'm all good there...just emotionally...a little unwise...LOL...
I wish I can ramble more about it... but am pretty no one wants to listen to it...so straight to my crafty business...

This is my 1st time entering MME challenge..I love MME..I hoard tons of MME... so its a good time to make use of the stash.... so I am playing along BOTH...card and layout...wish me luck...(2011..luck is aint working yet...booohooo to me!!)

This card is inspired by MME card Sketch by Anam..(she's my twisted sisters buddy)
Papers: AC Green Weave Cardstock, MME Alphabet Soup & So Sophie die cut journal
Ink: Tim Holtz shabby Shutters Distressed Ink & Tsukineko Black Ink
Stamps: Amuse
Others: Handmade Bloom with green polka dot and MME Lost & Found Button and Ek Success Scallop Punch

This is layout too inspired by MME Sketch March Challenge #21

 
I wanna share...some photos..taken using my Iphone...



Papers: MME Lost & Found
Others: MME So Sophie Leaves Stickers, Handmade Bloom Ribbon, Hessian, MME arrows Alphabet Soup, MME Lost & Found Brads, Ek Success Scallop Punch, Twine, TH Distressed walnut Ink, OA Alpha Stickers

Don't forget I have not ONE but 3 BLOGiveaways qualify...easy..leave a comment and be a FOLLOWER[I see some of you are not :( ]...anyway...check-it-out HERE....

And don't forget to join the fun with US over at Scrapbookers Anonymous...easy peazy...March challenge is to use at least 7 flowers on your layout, the premade kind, not homemade.... the idea is to dig into your STASH and use the flowers you've been meaning to use but for some reason have not.. think outside the box... and of course the more the BETTER.......hugs...

Oh yes... Join me and the rest of the Twisted Sisters over HERE
Thank you ladies for all your love and sweet comments!! It really means the world to ME!
Sending lots of love and hugs to you all!!...Big Hugs...xoxo

15 March, 2011

You're a cut above the rest!!!

Hola...Ladies... a very short and quick entry today...This card is inspired by CardPatterns Sketch #106
Papers: Bazzill White Cardstock & Kaisercraft
Stamps: Jane Doodles & Lawn Fawn
Ink: Tsukineko Black & Tim Holtz Walnut Stain
Others: JayGee Twine & Basic Grey Buttons, Spellbinders Nestabilities Lacey Circle

Don't forget I have not ONE but 3 BLOGiveaways qualify...easy..leave a comment and be a FOLLOWER[I see some of you are not  :(  ]...anyway...check-it-out HERE....

And don't forget to join the fun with US over at Scrapbookers Anonymous...easy peazy...March challenge is to use at least 7 flowers on your layout, the premade kind, not homemade.... the idea is to dig into your STASH and use the flowers you've been meaning to use but for some reason have not.. think outside the box... and of course the more the BETTER.......hugs...

Oh yes... Join me and the rest of the Twisted Sisters over HERE

Thank you ladies for all your love and sweet comments!! It really means the world to ME!
Sending lots of love and hugs to you all!!...Big Hugs...xoxo

13 March, 2011

A little message for you...

Remember ...previous post about "I want to...."...gett'outt from my comfort zone... here we go... when it rains it pours over here....HAHAHHA....1st card is inspired by this week host ~ Ros..over at CCCB challenge week # 47 ~ In my pocket.... tell'ya'what'... love this card to bits...me hardly love my card...like I used to say...BLOODBATH...but this one..just SNAP!!!...Fluke I think....I really like it...hehehe..enough said...it's time to show...drumroll ...please...(I know its nothing great to those sifu out there...but for me...this is achievement!!!)...YAY...Matin says...**Oh yea !! Oh yea!! Oh yea!!(he's actually dancing ...how sweet my lil man!!!)
Papers: Bazzill white cardstock and Kaisercraft
Stamps: Lawn Fawn & Imaginisce
Ink: Tsukineko Black
Others: Twine(JayGee Nook)
Papers: Bazzill White Cardstock and October Afternoon
Stamps: Lawn Fawn, Amuse & Imaginisce
Ink: Tsukineko Black Ink
Others: Twine (JayGee Nook)

Don't forget I have not ONE but 3 BLOGiveaways qualify...easy..leave a comment and be a FOLLOWER ...anyway...check-it-out HERE....

And don't forget to join the fun with US over at Scrapbookers Anonymous...easy peazy...March challenge is to use at least 7 flowers on your layout, the premade kind, not homemade.... the idea is to dig into your STASH and use the flowers you've been meaning to use but for some reason have not.. think outside the box... and of course the more the BETTER.......hugs...

Oh yes... Join me and the rest of the Twisted Sisters over HERE

Thank you ladies for all your love and sweet comments!! It really means the world to ME!
Sending lots of love and hugs to you all!!...Big Hugs...xoxo