Card Sketch Challenge ~ #1 (1st Submission)

Submitted by Jodene or "adisneyfreak" on Split Coast Stampers, using Cutie Pie Designer paper.

Sneek Peek & CTMH Friends Aug Card Challenge

Here is a card I just made using the Life Delights paper and the September Stamp of the Month Doodle Alphabet. I also used my water brush to add color to the flourishes. I'm in love with this incredibly versatile set. I used two of the i's and created a doodle border of my own.

These cards are for my three downline who took advantage of my Sweet Dreams Team Challenge last quarter. For participating I told them I'd create 5 items using a stamp of the month. Here is the first. This card was also submitted for the CTMHFriends August Card Challenge.

Autumn/Winter 2007 Retired List

This years list isn't actually that big. I was happily surprised to see that many of the embellishments were retired but only to be replaced with more modern and stylized items. Such as the buttons were offered in small packs and were kind of cuitsie. Now they are offered in seasons still but in actual buttons and in 100 bulk packs....but you will get to see more of that when the Autumn/Winter 2007 Idea book comes out in September. So look for my Grand Celebration event happening both physically on August 31st and September 1's as well as a cyber version here on my blog. Those of you actually subscribed will be happy, happy, happy you have done so!

Item Number
Description
Idea Book Page Number
My Stock

C1237
Relax
Summer pg 60

C1238
R & R
Summer pg 66

C1240
Splish Splash
Summer pg 66

C1249
Welcome to the Neighborhood
Summer pg 72
I have a new set for sale

C1246
Hollydays
Product Review pg 11
I have a used set for sale

C1248
Winter Reflection
Product Review pg 12
I have a used set for sale

C1250
Rejoice
Product Review pg 11

C1254
Fairy Wishes
Summer pg 72

C1255
Just Because
Spring pg 84

D1002
The Simple Things
Spring pg 81

D1003
Girly Girl
Summer pg 80
I have a used set for sale

D1012
Confetti and Favors
Summer pg 76

D1022
Baby
Summer pg 74

D1023
God Bless You
Spring pg 82

D1025
All You Need
Summer pg 80

D1026
Beauty Seen
Summer pg 81
I have a used set for sale

D1027
Joy
Product Review pg 22

D1030
Wedding
Spring pg 82

D1031
Gift Tags
Product Review pg 18

D1032
Fall
Product Review pg 18

D1036
Heritage
Summer pg 81

D1038
Child Boy
Summer pg 80

D1051
Expecting
Spring pg 73

D1054
Speckled Background
Spring pg 79

D1055
Best Friends
Summer pg 81

D1060
Santa’s Helpers
Product Review pg 11

D1062
Zoo Friends
Product Review pg 26

D1066
Romantic Backgrounds
Spring pg 79

D1068
Police
Product Review pg 17

D1069
Army
Summer pg 70

D1070
Marine
Product Review pg 16

D1071
Fire Fighter
Product Review pg 17

D1072
Coast Guard
Product Review pg 16

D1075
Navy
Product Review pg 17

D1076
Air Force
Product Review pg 16

D1084
Love Tags
Spring pg 77

D1087
Elegant Floral
Spring pg 51

D1090
Retro Flowers
Spring pg 67

D1091
Groovy
Spring pg 67
I have a used set for sale

D1092
Flower Girls
Summer pg 73

D1096
Holiday Borders
Product Review pg 12

D1101
Blue Jeans
Product Review pg 18

D1114
Create-a-File
Product Review pg 18

D1116
Be Mine
Spring pg 61

D1117
Square Elements
Spring pg 77

D1118
Circle Elements
Spring pg 7

D1119
Easter Garden
Product Review pg 2

D1120
Brilliant Bookplates
Spring pg 77

D1121
Beautiful Spring
Product Review pg 2

D1122
Spring Flowers
Spring pg 67

D1124
To Love More
Spring pg 62

D1125
The Giving Hand
Spring pg 62

D1129
Slide Frames
Spring pg 76

D1132
Playful Tags
Spring pg 76

D1133
Seed Packets
Summer pg 69

D1134
Elegant Script
Summer pg 91

D1144
Down on the Farm
Summer pg 64

D1145
Fresh Picked
Summer pg 69

D1147
Grapevine
Summer pg 69

D1149
Tea Party
Summer pg 68

D1150
Garden Vegetables
Summer pg 69

D1161
Witches Brew
Product Review pg 8

If you see something you are interested in let me know and I'll try and get you a set! email me directly at buzabouts@myctmh.com with Retired in your subject line.

Card Sketch Challenge ~ #1

This is not only a Card Sketch Challenge but also a chance to win some "Blog Candy" I will post mine soon but wanted to get this up so you all can be thinking of some awesome idea's. The sketch is from PageMaps June CardMaps.

So create your card based on this sketch and email it to me at buzabouts@myctmh.com by August 15th. I will upload all the submissions by the 16th and the voting can commence. Place your vote by making a comment with the final upload of submissions indicating your vote. Call your friends and get them to vote as well. :)

Voting is over as of the 23rd (that's a good week) and the winner will be announced on the 24th. I will post the winner's blog candy winnings as well.

Rules:

1.) rules...what are rules. No rules the sky's the limit.

Teach Your Kids about the Olympics ~ Todays Athletes, Tomorrows Ambassadors

This is an opportunity for young children to get acquainted with the Olympic Games, but most importantly the central message during the activities is one of friendship and peace. People playing and working together in peace and friendship makes for a better and beautiful world.

Activity #1: What are the Olympic Games? Many people from many countries get together to play games and celebrate friendship, unity and sports every four years. There are Summer Olympic Games and Winter Olympic Games. The games take place in a different country. The first Olympic games originated in Greece, a beautiful country in Europe - show this on a map or globe. Tell the children they are going to have their own Kids Olympic Day Games. Visit the Olympic Games Web site and share with the children some great Olympic pictures and a little history of the games.

Activity #2: Make an Olympic Flag - A Flag of Friends Explain that this is a very special flag - the Olympic Flag: 1. It has five interlocking colored rings (circles) on a white background. 2. The rings represent the 5 major land areas of the world - show these land areas on a map or globe. 3. The rings are interlocked to show friendship among the nations. Activity #3: Making an Olympic Medal - Focus on Circle Shape Athletes in the Olympic games receive medals for winning games, such as running, swimming, jumping and many other sports. Today every one is a medal winner of friendship. Now let's go to the games! Create your own medals from construction paper and make a hole to insert a ribbon about 18 to 24 inches long. Purchase inexpensive ribbon that has red, blue, white stripes or use any ribbon you have at your disposal.

SCRAPBOOKING MOMENT: Group Picture Taking This is a good time to gather the children with their Olympic flags and medals and make a group picture or individual pictures before the games. The children will be too tired after the games.

Activity #4: Olympic Games Here are just a few game ideas. These need to be conducted outdoors or in a large and safe ventilated area. Materials: balloons (1 per child), a few craft feathers (craft store), drinking straws, Easter plastic eggs and plastic spoons.

Game 1: The Drinking Straw Race Each racer holds a bent drinking straw between his or her nose and upper lip. Make a demonstration. The children curl their lip to hold it tight. See who can run to the finish line without losing the straw. Make sure it is a short distance.

Game 2: The Balloon Between the Knee Race Inflate the balloon, but not too much so that it fits comfortably between the knees of the child. Have the children put the balloon between their knees and run or hop to the fish line.

Game 3: Hug-the-Balloon-Friend Relay Place a balloon between two children's tummies. Have the children hug each other tight and move sideways to the finish line without dropping the balloon.

Game 4: Birdie Feather Race Have the children take off one shoe and sock on one foot. Tuck a feather between two toes. The children will walk to the finish line without losing the feather. If they do lose it they go back to the start and try again. This can also be done with both feet (older children) and instruct them to walk like ducks.

Say Good Bye to Summer with Sandal Cookies

Just follow the footprints to find out where these scrumptious cookies have disappeared to!

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

1 18-oz. roll sugar cookie dough

2/3 cup flour 1 16-oz. can vanilla frosting

Various icing dyes Rolling pin

Cookie sheet

WHAT TO DO:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Grease and flour the cookie sheet.

Knead the dough and flour together until smooth.

Roll out to 1/4-inch thickness, and then cut into flip-flop shapes.

Transfer the cookies to the prepared cookie sheet.

Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.

Remove from the oven, transfer to a wire rack and let cool completely.

Frost the top of each cookie into the shape of a sandal.

August Stamp of the Month

This card was created by Jane O'Leary, using the Close To My Heart August Stamp of the Month, Free Spirit.

Soar through summer with artful words and designs that create wonderful feelings of independence and originality. The livin' is free and easy with these cheerful stamps.

Click on this link if you'd like to view a slide show of more artwork: Free Spirit