Lucky Girl

Saturated Canary Challenge 11

2012-02-20T08:28:00.002-06:00

Good Morning Blog Land. Today I am posting my entry for Saturated Canary's Challenge Number 11. The challenge is to make a card without using a square or rectangle shape. I decided to create a circle. I thought of trying something more difficult but after I colored Kristas adorable image she kind of just took on a shape all her own. She wanted to be in a circle. lol Hope you will go check out her challenge blog. Have a great Monday.
Gabbi
xo

What I've been working on this week!

2012-02-15T16:58:00.002-06:00

Hello, Just wanted to post a few pics of some crosses I have been working on this week. My friend and I are selling them at a show next weekend. We have done so well with these over the Holidays, that I have started some for spring and easter. Hope you like them.

A Fun Giveaway at "Saturated Canary"

2012-02-12T20:08:00.001-06:00

Hello fellow Bloggers. Tonight I just wanted to share with you a giveaway that Krista from Saturated Canary is doing. Go check out her blog here !!! She is always doing something fun. Also go check out her Etsy, she is listing some new stamps monday. I cant wait.
Have a great night.
Gabbi

Happy Birthday

2012-02-10T16:17:00.001-06:00

This is my cat Minnie. Today she is 20 years old. I just cant believe she is with me that long. I made her some catnip pillows, which is her absolute favorite thing in the whole wide world. Usually I wrap them up for her at Christmas and put them under the tree. Every Year she finds them and rips them open before Christmas Morning. Today I gave them to her and she is sleeping with them at this very moment. I just love her. I have her almost as long as I have my first born child. I try to prepare myself for the day she will leave me but I dont think anything will ever prepare me for that moment. I just want her to stay with me forever. Happy Birthday Minnie. We love you so much.

Saturated Canary Challenge #10

2012-02-06T10:15:00.002-06:00

Hello, This entry is for Saturated Canarys Challenge using Pink, Red and White. I used Kristas Nutcracker Image, cut off the bag and used her as a valentine. She is so cute and all her images can be used in so many ways. I hope you like her. Have a great day!

Stuffed Hearts

2012-01-31T13:33:00.001-06:00

These little hearts I saw on Pinterest Inspired me to try making a few of my own. I just cut out a few heart shapes out of some fabric, stuffed and sewed them together. Added a few embellishments and voila. They look very cute sitting out on the table in a heart shaped bowl.
Hope they inspire you to try some.

Inspiration for Monday

2012-01-30T14:27:00.002-06:00

Saturated Canary

2012-01-19T12:29:00.000-06:00

Hello, Its been some time since I actually made anything so I am excited about the way these came. Last week Krista from Saturated Canary posted a free "To Do List" and I knew I just had to have it. I made one book for myself, one for daughter and one for my best friend. I purchased some of her new Digis and used them on the covers. I just love love love the way they turned out. I am going to give them as Valentine Gifts, but I may have to start using mine right away. lol Thank you Krista!!!!

Happy New Year!

2011-12-30T17:25:00.002-06:00

Wishing everybody a Happy and Healthy New Year! May 2012 be good to us all and hope all our lives are amazing this year.
Gabbi

Saturated Canary Challenge #2 Stitching

2011-10-22T20:31:00.000-05:00

Hello, I am posting my entry for Saturated Canary Challenge #2. You had to incorporate stitching on your card or project, whether it be real or faux. I machine stitched a straight stitch around the outer edge and a zig zag stitch on the inside one. This image is my favorite from kristas shop. It is called hand me downs and she is just too too cute. I love her. You need to go check out her shop. You cant just pick one. Thanks for looking!!!

Canvas Art

2011-10-07T09:29:00.001-05:00

I saw this on Pinterest. You staple fabric over the top of canvas. Place sticker letters where you want them. Then paint over the fabric. When dry, simply remove the stickers. Voila!!! I love it. I am bringing it to my daughter who is away at school. It will look cute in her room. Have a great weekend.

Gabbi xo

More Cross Photos

2011-10-06T12:22:00.000-05:00

New Adventure

2011-10-06T10:18:00.001-05:00

So for the last few years, some of my friends, about 5 families take a summer trip together every year with all the kids. We always go to the same place in Concan Texas. There is a little store there that we love and get lots of inspiration from. They sell these crosses that are just beautiful. Crosses are a very popular home decor item here in texas. Anyway, for the past few years we have said we would love to try making some of our own. Well this was the year. We have been making crosses for about a month or so now and we have our first trade day show next weekend to try and sell them. I am posting a few pics so you can see what they are like. Next week I will tell you all how I did at the show. Wish me luck.

Saturated Canary Challenge #1

2011-10-03T14:57:00.002-05:00

Hello, I know my posts have been few and far between, but I still do get on my blog just to look around and see all the beautiful cards and projects being made from all of you. I have been doing some other things these days other than cards but I do still love making cards on occasion. Krista from Saturated Canary is a MasterMind and her digi images are to die for. You must go look at her Etsy shop. She now has a Challenge Blog and I thought I would enter the first challenge. Thanks for looking, have a great day!

Mama and Baby

2011-09-15T18:10:00.002-05:00

I just had to share this adorable picture of a Mama Dove and her Baby. A few weeks ago a Dove built her nest in our light on the garage, she had her egg and about a week and a half ago there was baby bird. I just think it is so precious. Shes been such a good mommy too. I love watching them.

Fussy and Fancy Challenge #43 Use 3 or more of your favorite embellies

2011-08-16T11:35:00.001-05:00

Hello, Todays challenge at Fussy and Fancy is use 3 or more of your favorite items on a card. I am so into these fabric flowers lately that I have decided to use them on my card for this challenge. Hope you will join us at fussy and fancy this time around.

Fussy and Fancy Challenge 42 "Christmas in July" DT Card

2011-08-05T08:49:00.000-05:00

Hello all, Happy Friday! Today we have the Fussy and Fancy Christmas in July Challenge. I wasnt quite ready to create a Christmas Card so early in the Year, but I guess thats why its considered a challenge. lol I love this image from simply sassy. You can get her at Funky Stamps. She is cute for christmas or winter. I hope you all have a great weekend. Thanks for looking.

Pillows

2011-08-02T20:25:00.000-05:00

Hello. Today I received my Simply Sassy Stamp order and I am so excited. I absolutely LOVE these stamps. I had to ink these girls up right away. I decided to try something new and stamped Butterfly girl directly on to fabric. I colored her with copics. Then I machine stitched around it, turned it right side out and stuffed the pillow. After it was stuffed, I added rhinestones and a butterfly. I just love how it turned out so I made another one for my daughter, only with blonde hair. lol

Fussy and Fancy Friday Challenge 41 DT Card "Summer"

2011-07-22T09:17:00.000-05:00

Hello everyone, today I would like to share with you an adorable card made for The Fussy and Fancy challenge this week "Summer" I have stamped an image from belles and whistles and used only the fairy part of the stamp instead of the fairy and dragonfly. I also used the little mushroom house from "make it crafty" I hope you agree this little scene looks just like a nice summer day. Thanks for taking a peek. Hope you will join in the challenge and enter your cards for summer. Have a great day!

Fussy & Fancy Challenge 40 "Sketch"

2011-07-11T18:56:00.000-05:00

Hello, Welcome to the second week of Fussy and Fancy's Challenge. This time around we have a sketch for you. It was a fun one. We are also being sponsored by Simply Betty Stamps. Just look at this adorable image from them. I think she is just too cute and for me she represented a young girl getting out of school for the summer. Anyway, I hope you will join in on the fun and check out the challenge blog.

Belles and Whistles Challenge "flowers and pearls"

2011-07-04T19:29:00.000-05:00

Hello, Happy 4th of July everyone. Had a wonderful weekend even if it was filled with tournament baseball that my son plays. It was hot and long, but I managed to get in this card for the Belles and Whistle challenge of flowers and pearls. Hope you like it.

Tank Tops

2011-06-24T17:17:00.000-05:00

So I saw these adorable Tank tops that someone made and thought I would give it a try. I used some old fabric I had and made a bunch of different flowers. I just went on YouTube and found a tutorial on how to make the flowers. Easy Peasy!!! Then I went to Walmart and bought a few cheap Tank tops, $3.00 each and came home and went to work. This is what I came up with. I love them and I am going to wear them with pride. lol
Hope you like them too.

A Magnolia card I would like to share with you!

2011-06-22T20:09:00.000-05:00

Hello all, I ordered a few new magnolia "Tilda" stamps and wanted to share with you this adorable Gift card Holder I made using "Kneeling Tilda" from Magnolia-licious, and a background digital image from "make it crafty"
I will be putting this on e-bay tonight. I hope you like it.
Thanks for taking a peek.

Fussy & Fancy DT Card " Case a DT Member"

2011-06-10T13:48:00.001-05:00

Hello, and welcome to the second half of Case a DT member for the Fussy and Fancy Challenge. This challenge asks for you to find a DT members card or project and copy it. I have made this adorable card with the peaches girl from Mo's digital pencil. The Sentiment was a freebie from stamp fairy hope you like it.

Fussy & Fancy DT Card for a man or boy

2011-06-07T15:11:00.001-05:00

Hello, This card is for the Fussy & Fancy Challenge this week. A card for a Man or a Boy! This Adorable image is one I found that was a freebie. The only problem is I can not remember what website I found it on. I apologize for this. I did try a 3D design that Mariska from has adapted. She does beautiful cards and all are 3 dimensional. Its very time consuming and I have alot to learn but this is my first attempt at it. Hope you like it.

Craft Room Complete

2011-05-23T19:15:00.000-05:00

Alrighty, So I think My husband has cut me off and my craft room is complete for now. I still need a few more things like bar stools and such but I am perfectly content with what I have right now. I am posting pics, I hope everyone agrees it came beautiful. I am so blessed to have a husband to do this for me.
Stay tuned for upcoming cards I still have to post.

...............and the man responsible for all this

A little Behind

2011-05-19T17:29:00.000-05:00

Hello, I have a card to show you that Krista Smith made when she had a card swap back in march ( i believe ) She held a swap and she and I were partners. This is the beautiful card she made me. I also wanted to show you a picture from two pieces of art I purchased from her on her Etsy. The art is named "New Life" and since my craft room has a new life, i thought it would be perfect. You can see her remarkable work here

Curtains Made

2011-05-17T09:43:00.000-05:00

Ok so I have decided to go with a dandelion theme in my craft room. I thought it would be whimsical and inspiring. I ordered fabric by the yard off of amazon at this link here Then I made just simple rod pocket panels. I love how they turned out and my husband hung them for me last night.

I also purchased this rug from Target. It wasnt images of Dandelions but it resembled them and I liked how it looked in the room, so there it is.
The little sewing station in the back was a piece we bought from Ikea. It was supposed to be a four cube book shelf but we didnt use the middle and bottom pieces and just created a little table. It is perfect for what I needed it for.
Stay tuned for more pics in the next coming days.

Update on my Craft Room

2011-05-16T08:04:00.000-05:00

Hello again, we got alot accomplished this weekend and here is the result of working hard. The drawer units were purchased at Ikea and my husband and I put them together. They were super easy. The white bookcase on the back wall was also purchased at Ikea and so easy to put together as well. I am almost finished with the room and I can not wait to get working in there. I can already feel some inspiration stirring. lol Have a great day!

Hello all!

2011-05-11T09:12:00.000-05:00

Ok so I know I have been gone a really long time, however I am getting things together and will be back. I am still on the Fussy and Fancy Design Team. The wonderful Juanita gave me some time to get a new computer, start a craft room, and get my mojo back. I have to say Its all coming together nicely. I am sharing pictures of my craft room in progress. We had a home office that we just didnt use much. My son sometimes did his homework at the desk in there, but we have moved the computer to another area in the house. The only thing left to move were the God Awful Deer Heads in there. That was the only thing holding me back from having a craft room. But my Loving and willing husband decided to bring them to the ranch and hang them there instead.
So without further ado, this is how far I have gotten. Photo one & Two: sold the office furniture...

Photo Three: First Coat of Paint

So have a great day everyone and be sure to check back tomorrow and the days ahead for more updates to my new room. (I'm so excited) hee hee

Happy Mother's Day

2011-05-07T21:21:00.000-05:00

Wanted to wish all the moms out there in blogland a beautiful mothers day. Enjoy and relax if you can. You deserve it.
Hugs
Gabbi

What A Great Spring Break

2011-03-19T10:52:00.000-05:00

I wanted to share How blessed I am and what a great Spring Break we had, just hanging around spending quality time as a family. My daughter Gianna came home from college and my son Tristan who is in middle school had break the same time, and we sort of just hung out and spent time together this week. On Monday, Gianna and I went to a painting class. (I think she should change her major and take an art class) lol she did so well. On Tuesday we went to The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo to watch "KISS" perform. What a great show they put on. On Wednesday we went to see "MIRANDA LAMBERT" perform. I just love her music. Thursday and Friday we went shopping and relaxed at home. I also got to squeeze in this card. The weekend is being used to perform all those evil necessities like laundry catch up and such. Anyway, hope everyone had a great week as well. I also send all the people in Japan my prayers. If only we could do more to help. May god be with them.

Kenny K Challenge #34 Sketch

2011-03-03T11:50:00.000-06:00

Ok, so heres my second post today. I managed to finish another one of these card/books but used Kenny K's Challenge Sketch for the front cover so I can enter it this week. I loved how this one turned out.

I Used Kennys Image and Theresa Cllins Papers. They are so beautiful. I love the look of the lace.

I made a place for a tag instead of just an inner cover.

Wild Thing Book Card

2011-03-01T13:03:00.000-06:00

Hello Everyone, Happy Tuesday. I have seen a few of these book cards on some blogs and have been wanting to give it a try. It looks harder than it is, but I have to say It was time consuming. For my first one, its ok, I would like to try it again and be a little neater. Anyway, I found the tutorial here
hope you like it.

2011-02-25T12:24:00.000-06:00

Challenge 54–Lilian’s Sketch

This week over The Sugar Bowl Lilian has a sketch.
They are also running the same challenge with clean and simple, so i decided to go for both. I think it came out adorable.

Magnolia and Totally Tilda Challenges

2011-02-23T09:21:00.002-06:00

I just received another magnolia stamp and she is just so cute. I decided to enter this card in Magnolia Stamp Lovers and Totally Tilda Challenge

Challenge 30 Fussy and Fancy "Something Sweet"

2011-02-18T06:28:00.000-06:00

This Challenge for Fussy and Fancy was to make something sweet. I used an image from Dotties World here and created a card and chocolate bar holder. I found the tutorial on You Tube. I think this is "So Sweet"

The Sugar Bowl: Challenge 53 Marlenes Sketch

2011-02-10T14:40:00.000-06:00

I ordered some new stamps from Funky Kits, and This is one of them. I just love how she turned out. These stamps are so darn cute. You will probably see me post alot of cards using them. lol but I know you all like them too. hee hee

Victoria Case Image

2011-02-05T12:45:00.000-06:00

I saw this new image from victoria case and had to have it, so i made this adorable card with it. Im sure there a few valentine challenges I can enter her in.

"My very first Tilda card"

2011-01-30T14:05:00.000-06:00

Ok, so for Christmas I asked my Hubby and kids to get me a few Tilda stamps since I didnt have any yet and this is one of the ones they picked out for me. I think she is darling. So this is my first time making a card with Tilda on it.

Fussy and Fancy Challenge 28 "Mindy's Sketch"

2011-01-21T08:10:00.000-06:00

Our theme over at Fussy and Fancy this challenge is a sketch done by our fabulous DT Mindy. Our sponsor is Digi Doodle Shop. I chose "Little Momma" image. She is so precious. Come Join us this week!

Je t'aime = I Love You

2011-01-20T10:15:00.000-06:00

Here, I used a digital image from Stitchy Bear. I just love her with her big beautiful wings. Perfect for any occasion.

GDT "Simply Sassy"

2011-01-11T17:29:00.000-06:00

This is my entry to be a Guest DT for Simply Sassy! This is probably my favorite Sassy Stamp. I only own two. "Note to self" (buy more Simply Sassy Stamps)... lol Karen wants to see what we specialize in. I like to do things nobody has done before. Which always gives me a mental block. The different the better.

"Crafts and Me" DT Call

2011-01-11T16:23:00.000-06:00

Over at Crafts and Me, They are having a DT Call. Will you just look at this fabulous image? I cant take my eyes off them. She has several digital images to choose from and many rubber stamps. All beautiful. You should go take a look. Here is my card I made I for the Challange.

Sugar Sweet Paper Treats January Challenge

2011-01-06T10:00:00.000-06:00

This months challenge over at Sugar Sweet Paper Treats is to alter something. The prize is a great cricut cartridge. So in honor of that prize, I decided to alter a cricut cartridge box. I covered it in beautiful cardstock papers and embellished it with a flower and pearls on top. I added a brad on the side to open the box. I love how it turned out.

Challenge 50 – Marlene’s Sketch & Sugar Bowls 2nd Birthday!!!

2011-01-04T14:03:00.000-06:00

This card for the Sugar Bowl Challenge was created using their sketch and my stamp from Sugar Nellie. I just love her. This was a fun sketch to work with.

Elisabeth Bell Guest DT Call

2011-01-02T16:29:00.000-06:00

This challenge is for a Guest DT Call for Elisabeth Bell. These Images are just Darling. I created Little Rapunzel in a store front window just peering out and followed the sketch they had turning it on a 90 degree angle. Fun Challenge.

Fussy and Fancy Friday Challenge 27--Happy First Birthday Celebration Challenge!

2010-12-31T10:24:00.000-06:00

Happy New Year to all the Bloggers. I wanted to share my news of being asked to be on the Fussy and Fancy Design Team. I am thrilled to be a part of this group and honored to work with such talented women. Look for lots of great projects and challenges this upcoming year. Its going to be fun. Here is my card and 3D project made for the Celebration. I made a recipe book using papers from making memories and I used an image from Pollycraft. I used recipe cards from Hug Bug that I printed smaller to fit in the pockets of the book. Hope you like it. Help me welcome the new team by visiting their blogs and looking at all their great projects. Have a happy and safe new year tonight.

Kenny K's Challenge "Distressing"

2010-12-28T12:28:00.000-06:00

Kenny K's Challenge this week is Distressed. This is probably one of my favorite things to do. This challenge was alot of fun.

Challenge 62-fantasies and fairies

2010-12-22T15:13:00.001-06:00

Over at DP2, they are having a fantasies and fairies challenge. I chose Pinocchio. He is just so cute and was a lot of fun to color. You can get him in Mo's store

Alice In a Winter Wonderland

2010-12-20T14:12:00.000-06:00

This challenge was so much fun. I had so many ideas running through my head of what I can do with Alice to make her look like she is in a Winter Wonderland. This is what I came up with.

Some Odd Girl Bling Challenge

2010-12-20T08:03:00.000-06:00

Some Odd Girl is having a challenge to use 2 different kinds of bling on your card. I used a black sparkle brad in my lollipop flower and the on the flower in the inside of the card. and I used 4 raindrop shaped dew drops on the card. I love the image of Kissy Mae from Some Odd Girl. Shes adorable.

Chicken Soup

2010-12-17T15:33:00.000-06:00

Pixie Dust is having a challenge this week "get well cards" So this is the image I chose for getting well. Someone making chicken soup. lol This image is so cute.

Kenny K challenge "Let it snow"

2010-12-15T17:32:00.003-06:00

Here is my entry for Kenny K this week, the theme is Let it snow...I love how it turned out.

DP2 Challenge this week

2010-12-10T13:26:00.000-06:00

This week Mo's challenge is Winter Wonderland. I have used Bella loves Christmas digi and created her wonderland. I like how it turned out.

Kenny K's Monochromatic

2010-12-07T13:33:00.000-06:00

Sugar Nellie is having a competition.

2010-12-02T16:40:00.001-06:00

The prize is a Spellbinder Grand Caliber. How much better of a prize can you get you ask? Well on top of the Grand Prize, Karen is also offering a spot on her DT team. How lucky can you get. Good Luck to all applicants. Here is my Entry. See her page here

"Just for Fun" Challenge Burtonesque Dolls

2010-11-30T16:14:00.000-06:00

Kenny K DT Call I love Kenny's images so I figured I would try. Wish me luck xo

2010-11-29T17:22:00.000-06:00

Kenny K Challenge "Tag"

2010-11-25T12:27:00.002-06:00

These are my 3 favorites projects so far. I hope you all like them as well.

2010-11-18T18:20:00.001-06:00

Anything Goes Challenges

2010-11-18T13:37:00.002-06:00

These adorable new stamps from chelsea at gurleegirl.com are just too cute. Cant wait to order these. Thanks for bringing us such cuties chelsea.

2010-11-13T21:16:00.001-06:00

Kenny K's Challenge 'Anything but a square"

2010-11-10T16:08:00.002-06:00

Entering the DT Call for Burtonesque Dolls using a VN Digi

2010-11-09T20:25:00.000-06:00

2010-11-09T20:22:00.002-06:00

MIchelle Perkett's Challenge this week

2010-11-09T14:01:00.002-06:00

DP2 challenge this week "pockets"

2010-11-04T10:43:00.001-05:00

Christmas challenge using Rick St. Dennis Digital Images I just love these

2010-11-03T19:47:00.000-05:00

Projects for Bugaboo DT Call

2010-11-02T13:08:00.001-05:00

Kenny K's Challenge #17 (just look how cute this Baseball player is)

2010-11-01T17:16:00.000-05:00

DP2 Challenge this week using Angelina from Mo Manning she is so cute

2010-10-30T10:26:00.000-05:00

Kenny K's challenge 2 x 2

2010-10-26T19:31:00.001-05:00

Pink Challenge using Pixie Dust Image

2010-10-26T19:26:00.001-05:00

Just Something I did this weekend.

2010-10-23T22:07:00.001-05:00

Kenny K's challenge this week "sketch"

2010-10-18T14:00:00.001-05:00

Click here to see some of my creations

2010-10-15T14:20:00.001-05:00

Creations

ok so the insert image button isnt working, i will have to try again later

2010-10-13T14:16:00.001-05:00