Here's to 2012!

I know it's been awhile since my last post. Blogger has completely changed!  Last year was particularly busy for me and part of the reason was my trip to Disneyland just before Christmas.  Going to Disneyland during the Christmas holidays has always been a dream of mine, and it did not dissapoint.  I wish I could do it every year!  I wasn't able to make a lot of cards for Christmas because the trip was a little last minute and I admit, I procrastinated too long.  When I returned home, work was crazy busy and I have had no time to do any crafting since then.  I am hoping 2012 will bring more time and organization.  I would definitely like to do more challenges this year, including the Christmas card challenges, so I don't fall into the same problem as 2011.  I, unfortunately still have a lot of work and cleaning to do before I get to craft again, but I hope to join in again soon.  Thanks for visiting, and I hope everyone has a fantastic 2012!
Hugs, Tanya

My first Christmas card 2011

Hi Everyone,

This card is made with the new Crafts Too embossing folder. The brads were from one of my local craft stores, and the Santa stamp is from my stash (sorry, I don't remember what brand).

I would like to submit this into the following challenges:

• Christmas Card Challenges - week #50
• Cute Card Thursday #190


• Papertake Weekly - first Christmas
• Mami Doodles - challenges #37


• Wags 'n Whiskers - challenge #67


• Totally Gorjuss - challenge # 106


• Top Tip Tuesday - challenge # 59


• Fresh Brewed - challenge #71


• Papercrafting Journey - challenge #23


• Christmas stamping all year long - never seen ink


• Hiding in my craft room - challenge #20


• Inky Impressions - Challenge #32


• Make it Monday - challenge # 63


• Pile it on - challenge #46
• Cards for Men - challenge #23

I would like to specially thank Pile it on challenge blog for introducing me to a whole new world of challenges. I hope to be back again soon with a few more cards to share.
Cheers, Tanya

Wow, another month gone by

Hi everyone,

This card is for my co-worker's birthday. I found this stamp at Jo-ann's and had to have it. I love this series by inkadinkadoo. I used chalk for the background colors. The flower brads are from the dollar store, and the button brads were from Michael's as well as the flower ribbon. The background dp is from my stash, so I am not sure where it came from. The sketch I used is from Cute Card Thursday #188.

Other challenges I am entering this in:
Make it Monday #61 - anything goes
Papertake Weekly Challenge - anything goes
Charisma Cardz challenge #43 - anything goes

Well, that's it for me. I am hoping to work on some Christmas cards soon, so maybe I will have more posts soon. Thanks for stopping by.
Tanya.
* It was a long night at the office, so I missed the cutoff for a few of these challenges :(

Bella's birthday

Hi everyone,

I have been so busy recently that I have not had a lot of time to create. I did join a copic coloring class a few weeks ago and I do hope to practice the techniques I learned soon. This card is for one of my closest friends for her birthday. I used the sketch from Tuesday Morning Sketches, although I am to late to enter my creation. The stamp is from Stamping Bella. I used mostly Tria markers to color the image. The polka-dot paper is from Paper Pizzaz and the background is DCWV. The alphabet punchouts are from Colorbok. I am also going to submit this into the anything goes challenges at Party Time Tuesdays, Make it Monday, The ABC Challenge, Sew Many Cards, and Crafts 4 eternity. Also, entering it into the birthday challenge at Deep Ocean Challenges. Thank you for stopping by and taking a peek.

My niece's birthday

Hi everyone,
I am so excited to showcase my new Meljen's design finally.  I made this for my niece's birthday.  I used a combination of Tria markers and Copics.  The striped paper is from K & Company and the treats paper is from DCWV, sweet stack.  The little cupcake stamp in the bottom corner is a freebie from cardmaker and papercrafts magazine.  I used the sketch from iheart2stamp sketch challenge. I am also submitting this into the following challenges:
Craft your days away - birthday
Paper take weekly - anything goes
365 Cards - 2 sweets
I hope everyone has a great week, and thanks for stopping by.
Tanya

Tiddly Inks' exciting news

Hi everyone,
I just got the exciting news about Tiddly Inks and Make it crafty teaming up. The images look very intriquing and I can't wait to see what is released on July 14th.  You can take a peak here, or click on the sidebar badge.  There is already a freebie there for you to enjoy!
See you all there!  Tanya

My last diaper cake sold!

Hi everyone,
I was inspired to post this because another crafter, Callie, shared her creation. She did a wonderful job with hers.  I just recently sold this one to a co-worker for his second child.  This is the last completed one I had in stock.  Everyone I have made these for recently have had boys, so I was glad someone finally had a girl.  I have to give my sister-in-law credit for taking this fantastic picture of it.  Thanks Jo!  I hope everyone has a great weekend, and I am hoping to post some card creations again soon.  Thanks for popping by!
Tanya R.