It's Time for Pumpkins, Black Cats and Spiders

Happy Sunday everyone! Today is the second day into Fall. I love this time of year, when it starts getting cooler, the chrysanthemums are blooming and the pumpkins are out. I actually want to be outside more, this time of year. So in saying that, I thought I would make a set of Handmade Halloween cards.

These cute Halloween cards were so simple, I'll have a ton of these done in no time!

Well, that's all I've got to say today. Thank you for stopping by and don't forget to Have Fun!

Birthday Stash

Happy Sunday morning everyone! Today I have a handmade card to share with you that I made just last night. I was looking through my stash of cards and realized I was getting low on my Birthday Cards.

This is a pleating technique I have never done before. I have always loved seeing them on cards, but have never attempted to make one of these medallions.

I used my scor pal to put the pleats in the paper across the top and to make the pleats for the medallions I only used my scor pal for scoring my card base. I have never used it to make pleats. Don't ask me why! It's crazy I know! I have all these crafty tools and I never use them to their potential.

Like I've said many times before! I'm trying to get out of my box. I owe a lot of my venturing out of my box to my blogger friends. I see all of these beautiful things that you all have created and it makes me want to try and do it too! Thank you to all that have inspired me.

I wish you all a blessed Sunday. Thank you for stopping by. Hugs Brenda






Challenges entered
1.) http://365cards.blogspot.com ................Pick two patterned paper
2.) http://cardpositioningsystems.blogspot.com ..............Card sketch

Work Shop Wednesday...............

Hi everyone! I think I'm going to try something new. Every fourth Wednesday I am going to post a work shop.

I told you I wasn't giving up! I'm going to keep trying, then maybe I'll find something you're interested in. I want to say it's because of the summer and every body is busy with family, or maybe I just don't have enough traffic yet. I'm meeting new people and having fun, and that's what it's all about. So, I'm gonna keep going!I'm going to try some work shops and maybe a couple of other things that are on the back burner. We will see.

This work shop today is a twist on the star book. Hang on tight! There are a lot of instructions. Below is what your mini scrapbook will look like.

Instructions for 6 x 6 mini scrapbook

Materials needed

1.) score pal
2.) 12 inch paper cutter
3.) scissors
4.) glue stick
5.)  6 sheets12 x 12 heavy weight scrapbook paper
6.) embellishments

1.) score 6 in. centers so you will have 4- 6 in. squares.






2.) you also need to score from corner to corner to make the hills and Vallie's you will need.

3.) cut one of your 6 in. squares up to the center point, or one of your valley folds, what ever you decide, will give you a different look. I have both in my book.

4.) Cut out one of your corner triangles and leave a 1/2 in tab on the other triangle that you need to cut.

5.) Cut corners off of tabs.

6.) If instructions do not sound clear, maybe this picture will show what I am trying to say?

7.) Bring the corner triangles to the tabs and glue. You will see that it will make a pocket for a picture or a tag, or you can cut that little triangle off and not have a pocket.

8.) Then you fold each separately and glue back to front on all until you have a book. Then you add your pictures and embellish as you wish.               

I hope these instructions are clear for you? In the meantime I will try and find the website with better instructions. Just remember, have fun!

Thank you all for stopping by. I hope you will try this and tell me what you think. It really is fun and easy. I just made it sound complicated. LOL!

Hugs to all! Brenda

Challenge update.....................

Hello everyone! I hope you all are having a good week? Mine is going pretty good, no complaints.

I just wanted to pop in for a few minutes and let you all know about the challenge winner. I have decided to send the three that participated a little something in the mail, because there were not enough participants to really have a drawing. Sorry ladies. I really enjoyed seeing your creations. I'll really have to work my blog a little more to have more participants next time.

I'm not giving up! It's just taking a little longer than I anticipated.

Ladies! If you will e-mail me  brenda_frame@yahoo.com  with your address, I will send you a little love in the mail. Thanks again for participating. Keep checking in for other things that will be coming up. Hugs Brenda

Christmas in July...................

Hello everyone! I couldn't let this month come and go without adding a Christmas in July project.

This is a notebook I made with a chipboard cover with a tablet and bookmark inside. This was done with scraps of Christmas scrapbook paper that I had in a bin. There are Christmas stickers and and a little piece of red and white ribbon.

This was so simple and fun to do. I can probably get a ton of these done for small gifts to give for Christmas.

Now, isn't this just the cutest little thing? I think anyone would enjoy getting one of these for Christmas, and it didn't cost a fortune and is very nice for teachers or anyone you want to give a little something to!

As always, I'm glad you stopped by! Have a great week!

Challenge Extended..............

Due to lack of participation, I will be extending the Fourth of July Challenge # 01 until Wed. August 8Th.  Please go to The Fourth of July Challenge # 01 page and use the InLinkz blue bar to upload your creation. Thank you for participating in advance.






Challenge Rules

1.) Become a follower
2.) Follow the challenge color or specifications
3.) Post your creation on your blog or save to your computer
4.) Use the inlinkz blue bar at the bottom of the page to up load your creation
5.) No more than three entries







These goodies will be given to one lucky participant.
So, come on and show me what you've got!


Again, thanks for stopping by. Hugs Brenda

In Honor................

Hi everyone! Here is my card for the challenge I'm hosting. Fourth of July Challenge # 01........... I hope you all are getting your item or items created and uploaded soon? I will allow up to three entries. I've only had one participant so far, So come on guys and show me what you've got!

This handmade card was created in Honor of our Soldiers. I am so thankful for our freedom and I love, respect and honor all of our soldiers out there fighting for our freedom.

Thank you for stopping by and please don't forget to be safe out there with all the Fourth of July festivities going on next week. Hugs Brenda

Check out the Fourth of July Challenge!


Challenge Rules

1.) Become a follower
2.) Follow the challenge color or specifications
3.) Post your creation on your blog or save to your computer
4.) Use the inlinkz blue bar at the bottom of the page to up load your creation
5.) No more than three entries