Sweet Easter.

So the craft show on the weekend was quite the experience. I don't know if there is something in the water up in the town where it was but a lot of odd situations. I WISH I could tell all the funny stories but I gave my card out to so many people I'm worried one of them will read about it :)
I was still snickering about it while I worked on this card. The image is Some Odd Girl and the papers were all singles that I keep in my "stack".



For these challenges -
Crafty Boots. EASTER
Exploring Cricut. EASTER
Lexi's Creations. EASTER
Cutie Pie. PINK WITH BUNNIES
My Sheri Crafts. EASTER WITH PASTELS
Dream Valley. EASTER
Platypus Creek. EASTER
Crafty Pad. BUNNIES AND/OR SKETCH

Thanks for looking,
Farrah

2nd Digital Layout.

Happy friday..... anyone else seeing/seen Hunger Games today?! I'm going after dinner, looking forward to it. I devoured the books they were so good.
I finished my next layout using my new software My Memories Suite. I started on the endless pics we have from Disney World.
Remember to add your name to the link above for a chance to win your own copy off the software!



For these challenges -
Glitter Geeks. DISNEY
Fresh Brewed Designs. LOTS OF DOTS
Paper Pretties. NEW TECHNIQUE

Thanks,
Farrah

The Good and the Bad.

Wow.... I never would have imagined that I could go nearly 5 weeks without posting. My computer has been down and it's been agony :) I have a "computer guy" that usually solves any problems I have quite efficiently but he had to give my laptop over to a specialist and I have NO IDEA what's going on with it, only that it's been 9 days and he's still "waiting for the parts." Since the problem isn't my hard drive, my husband recovered that and has connected it to a temporary computer so I now have the pics to do this post.

Ok that's the bad. The good (for me, anyways) is that I also disappeared for awhile on vacation. It was our first real family holiday so really there was only one place we all wanted to go. Disney World. The kids were sooooo excited and I was pretty thrilled too. I always wanted to go as a kid but it never happened so I enjoyed myself as much as they did! Sorry......gotta post some pics....



You'll notice my son Nathan is missing from this photo. He thought Belle was too beautiful and intimidating to pose with :)





I felt really bad though that I was unable to do my post for Just Tracy's on the 1st. So better late than never........
This months challenge is to create a card/layout/altered item that features a HAT.
You still have time to enter. The contest runs all month. The selected winner will receive $15 to spend at their online store, which is jammed full of the latest products!

I didn't have any images that I was too crazy about with a hat so I grabbed this off a free clip art site....kinda worked around a sketch I saw in PaperCrafts and came up with this card.



Also I like to say a huge thank you to JAN for the great award!!


One last thing.
I'm hosting a great digital software give-away starting in the next couple of days so I hope you'll check back then for all the details!

For these challenges -
4 Crafty Chicks. CHICKS RULE
Crafty Purple Frog. PINK AND GIRLY
Moving Along With the Times. SPECIAL LADY
Paper Pretties. THANK YOU
Love To Create. THIS ONE'S FOR THE GIRLS

Thanks for looking,
Farrah

Head Over Heels.

I wanted to make this card ages ago when Moxie Fab had a "playing card" challenge. At the time I was too busy with other things but the idea stayed in my head. Since it's loooooove day tomorrow it finally got done.
My hubby and I have big plans for Valentine's.
Make some popcorn and break open season three of Fringe.
The crazy thing is that I'm happier having a quiet night in than going out anywhere.




This card is meant to be flipped over. Then it reads like this...






For these challenges -
Crazy Challenge. VALENTINE'S
Craft Your Days Away. GET STITCHY WITH IT
Crafty Boots. VALENTINE'S
Exploring Cricut. SWEET/LOVE
My Cheri Crafts. LOVE IS IN THE AIR

Thanks for stopping by,
Farrah

Easter.

I've locked in on a craft show at the end of March so I figure I'd better start hittin' the Easter cards.
This one uses the sketch over at The Paper Variety and today is the last day to play along. I would have gotten it done faster but I became soooo involved with the Hunger Games books. Couldn't put them down!




Now that I'm back in the real world I also have a Love Day card that I hope to find the time to post later today or tomorrow.

Thanks,
Farrah

Having Fun.

That's what these Valentine's cards were to make....fun!
They're for my daughter's grade 2 class. I first read about the scratch card technique about a year ago and have been waiting for a chance to use it. The "Around the House" challenge at Moxie Fab World was just the motivation I needed.
It's super easy to make. Two parts paint to one part dish detergent, spread it onto contact paper and let it dry. Then you can cut the strips to any size you need.

This is the front,



I put some kid approved jokes on the back, Valentine related,



A small piece of double sided tape holds the Popsicle stick in place yet allows it to easily peel off.



Also for these challenges -
Divas By Design. LOVE IS IN THE AIR
The Paper Shelter. BE MY VALENTINE
Sassy Cheryl's. VALENTINES
Craft Spot. VALENTINES

Thanks for stopping by,
Farrah

All Things Flowing.

I'm not sorry to see the last of January. Really, it's my least favourite month. Too long, cold and dark.
February I like. It's short (although it has an extra day this year), has Family Day, which for us is Tobogganing Day, lovely Valentine's Day, and for me.....most importantly.....today is my boys' 5th birthday!! I'm so looking forward to decorating their cake while they're at school this afternoon!

Our challenge for February at Just Tracy's Crafts is

THINGS THAT ARE FLOWING

So be sure to include something "flowing" and play along this month. The fab prize for the winner is $15 to spend at Just Tracy's online store which carries all the latest and greatest products. There is also the TOP 3 award up for grabs.

I did something with my card that I don't normally do...... left it without a sentiment. I wanted the oversized FLOWING flower diecut to be the focal point and went minimal with the other embellishments.




Thanks for stopping by, I look forward to seeing your creations,
Farrah