Best of May Arts Prima Ribbonistas Week

It's that time of year when the Ribbon Lady hosts the best of Prima Ribbonistas projects for the year.  It's a time of celebration of a wonderful year of May Arts Ribbon creations and a chance for you to go back and see some projects you may have missed.

The Ribbon Lady is giving prizes away too so be sure to head to the MA Blog Week posts to comment.

I share the day today with the awesomely creative Jingle and Vera Yates so be sure to tell us what you think.

I forgot to share that I made the cut for the final DT round for May Arts!!  I'm so thrilled to be in the running for another chance to showcase beautiful May Arts Ribbons!

I'll be back later with my Clean and Simple Monday post...still trying to catch up from vacation!!  Foodie Friday will reveal what I've been doing.  :-)

Thanks for stopping by...now head to the May Arts blog and win some ribbon!!

WOYWW, CAS and Blog Candy

If you're looking for the May Arts/Graphic Blog Week post, please scroll down one.

We've been on vacation visiting our family up north for a week.  I must say, little ones are so much fun and ACTIVE.  I've got bruises from playing baseball every night but it was worth it.  I've been buried under laundry and few other things since we got back so this is the first chance I had to get in the studio and "play".

It's time for What's on Your Workdesk Wednesday (WOYWW159) over at Julia's.  If you haven't dropped in, you should...there are some really nice people there!  The workdesk isn't too busy..yet.  I have the makings of a flower I used ....

                               

on this card for the Clean and Simple Challenge (CAS175) on SplitcoastStampers.  The challenge this week is an inspiration challenge based on a bathing suit.  You can see it at the link.  Here's my take on the suit.  Black and white with a bit of ruffle in my flower.

Supplies:

Stamps - Rubbernecker 2012 Best Wishes Set 600

Ink - Versafine

Cardstock - Neenah Solar White

Other - May Arts Black Silk Ribbon; plastic flat back bling; white fabric; candle; glue dots

 I didn't forget that today is the day I promised to draw for the monthly blog candy.

Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers:

13

Timestamp: 2012-06-20 03:01:59 UTC

okienurse said...



Happy WOYWW! I follow you by google reader and I am clueless as to the die! I have seen it before but my memory is not that great. Love your card and that stamp set. Very creative using the glasses and cupcakes! Thanks for sharing and have a great week. Vickie #51

June 6, 2012 2:44 AM


Thanks Vickie!  Send me your snail addy and the die will be on the way to you.  There will be another random drawing sometime next month for followers only so stay tuned. 

May Arts/Graphic 45 Blog Week

                           

It's time again for the May Arts Design Team to join the Graphic 45 Design Team to bring you a week full of exciting projects and giveaways! 

I'm helping to begin the week with a paperbag book album featuring Graphic 45 Kraft Reflections Designer Papers, Graphic 45 Staples Embellishments and of course, gorgeous May Arts Ribbon.  I tried to keep it simple enough that pictures/journaling cards could be added if desired.

The right page is actually from an old, really old (!), crochet newletter.

Of course, there will be prizes!  How to win?  Just leave a comment on the blogs along the way.

Supplies:

Paper - Graphic 45 Kraft Reflections, Papertrey Ink Kraft/Smokey Shadow

Ink - Versafine Sepia/Black

Stamps - Graphic 45 Antique Typewriter Wood Set

Ribbon - May Arts 1/8" Velvet, 1/2" Solid Wrinkled, 1/2 inch Velvet/Solid Edge, 3/8" Velvet Ric Rac, 5/8" Crochet, 3/8" Double Faced Satin, 3" Single Faced Bias Cut Satin, 1 1/2" Grosgrain/Ivory Stripe

Other - paper bag book; black hang tag; book rings; feathers; brads; Stampin Up Hodge Podge hardware; flat back pearls, Recollections black adhesive backed bling; Crystal Effects; double sided tape; sewing machine

I've included the full week's blog list so that you can check back in to see each day's projects.   Thanks so much for joining us this week!

Monday, June 18th:
Alberto Juárez : http://vintageodyssey.blogspot.com/
Gloria Stengel : http://gloriascraps.blogspot.com/
Nicole Eccles: http://www.nicoleeccles.com/
Jingle: http://www.justjingle.blogspot.com/
Charlene: that's me

Tuesday, June 19th:
Arlene Cuevas: http://butterflykisseswithlove.blogspot.com/
Jim, The Gentleman Crafter: http://thegentlemancrafter.typepad.com/
Betto Cesare: http://scrapguys.blogspot.com/
Vera: http://www.lingshappyplace.blogspot.com/
Latrice: http://www.latricemurphy.blogspot.com/
Karen: http://thebalddragonfly.blogspot.com/

Wednesday, June 20th :
Clare Charvill: http://mycreativespirit.blogspot.com/
Kristin Wilson: http://www.kristinwilsonhandmade.com/
Sharon Ngoo: http://glooshmoo.blogspot.com/
Jenifer: http://stitchcutcreate.blogspot.com/
Tiffin: http://www.linwoodavenue.blogspot.com/

Thursday, June 21st:
Denise Hahn: http://www.inmyblueroom.blogspot.com/
Laura Denison: http://www.followingthepapertrail.blogspot.com/
Susan Lui: http://luv2scrap-pages.blogspot.com/
Jen: http://jenshearsdesigns.blogspot.com/
Candy: http://candyscraps.typepad.com/scraps/
Kimberly: http://serendipityvintagestudio.blogspot.com/

Friday, June 22nd:
Jane Tregenza: http://janetregenza.blogspot.com/
Maiko Miwa: http://shiny-scrap.blogspot.com/
Tara Orr: http://eachmoment-onlyonce.blogspot.com/
Jinky: http://jinkyscrafts.blogspot.com/
Leah: http://1alabasterowl.blogspot.com/

May Arts Ribbon - Let's Go Camping!

It's summertime and that means camping trips, swimming and adventures in the woods.  I've got a quick project for you on the May Arts Blog featuring October Afternoon Campfire designer papers and embellishments.    I think it's a super idea for boys and girls to journal their summer activities.

Here's a sneak peek..

There are two more larger journals as well.  Thanks so much for spending a few minutes with me...see you at May Arts Ribbon!

Foodie Friday - Homemade Granola Bars

Granola bars...I've had a love/hate affair with them for years.  I liked the convenience of  having something quick to grab on my way out the door but I tried not to think about the fact that they were mostly sugar of one kind or another and they had very little nutritional value.  A girl could choose to break a tooth on them because they're rock hard or get the softer ones, which are often a sticky sugary mess.   I finally stopped buying them a few years ago.

Well, the other day, I was looking for something quick my DH could grab and eat on the way to work. (he leaves at 4:30 a.m. and honey, I'm NOT cookin' breakfast that early!) and enter The Barefoot Contessa.

Sweet but not too sweet, chewy, crunchy, delicious and packed with whole grains, nuts and dried fruit.   Real food and easy to boot!

I adapted Ina's recipe a bit substituting her dried dates for dried blueberries, slivered almonds instead of sliced and I used my own Homemade Vanilla.    You can find a printable recipe here.

Happy Foodie Friday!  Enjoy!!

Sparkle on!

The CAS-ual Friday challenge this week (CFC55) is Sparkle and Bling.  I can't think of anything more sparkly than May Arts Glitter Velvet Ribbon.  Grab your shades!

Sparkle on!

Supplies:
Cardstock - Neenah; PTI
Stamps - PTI Damask Designs
Ribbon - May Arts Glitter Velvet - silver,white,black; black bling; double sided strong tape

May Arts/Lawn Fawn Blog Hop - Cute as a Button

It's my turn to share on the May Arts Blog for the May Arts/ Lawn Fawn Blog Hop!  Here's a sneak peek!

 

The Ribbon Lady has a giveaway prize attached to my post so hurry over and comment to win!

WOYWW157 and a Rubbernecker Inspiration Challenge

Ok, first things first.  The Rubbernecker Sisterhood Sunday challenge (SS18) this month is an inspiration challenge.                                                 

All the challenge details are here.  You've got the whole month to play and you could win a Stamp SET just for playing along that includes the awesome new sets for 2012!

Here's my card for the challenge:

I went with the colors and cupcake theme...my cupcake stands?  Why they're wine glasses, of course!  LOL

Party Time - 439

Is this not the cutest set?  And just think..it could be yours just for making a card!!  I cut apart (gasp) the sentiment to make three separate stamps.  Now you know my secret...I cut up my rubber and acrylic stamps.

Now for a peek at my workdesk.for WOYWW157 at Julia's Stamping Ground..

This is the aftermath of the cardmaking..a few cupcakes that didn't make the color cut and my cut up rubber plus a journal in progress and various other parts and pieces that need to be put away.

Oh, and one last thing..(wink)

If you've been reading my blog, you know what this is.  Just leave me a comment telling me if you follow by email or reader.  This alphabet die set is by PTI.    I will draw a winner on June 20th.

Happy WOYWW!!

                                               

Rubbernecker and The Twinery Blog Hop

Rubbernecker Stamps and The Twinery have combined for a blog hop!   I'm not participating this time, but I don't want you to miss out.

Head to the Stampin' Sisterhood blog for the full hop route and have fun! 

Teapot Tuesday - Scooby Doooooo

This week's Teapot Tuesday (MMTPT201) Destination is a young man named Cory.  I have copied a portion of his story below. Cory has had alot of medical issues in his short lifetime.  The Teapotters have been charged with sending him some happy mail featuring some of his favorite characters.  His all time favorite is Scooby Doo, followed by Thomas the Train, Toy Story and Garfield the Cat.



                             

DESTINATION STATION

This week our destination is Clinton TWP, Michigan. If you would like a destination for your card, how about sending it to Cory. Cory is the son of a friend of fellow teapotter Sugar (redcaboose1717). Cory is 20 years old and has suffered with medical problems throughout his entire life. He was born with Microcephaly (small brain) and he also has Hydrocephalus (water on the brain) and due to the Hydrocephalus he has undergone many,many brain surgeries better known as shunt revisions. Cory also has battled non-hodgkins lynphoma, and had several chemo treatments. He is now in remission.
 
Cory's address:
Cory Robertson
38557 Wellington Dr.
Clinton TWP, MI  48036

Now for blog candy news.  If you've read this far, I know you're a regular here.  I promised monthly blog candy which will pop up on a random day during the month.  Since this is the first one, I'm giving you a little heads up that it will be sometime this week and only for followers or email readers.  All drawings will be by random selector based on comments.   Now...let's let the fun begin!

May Arts/Lawn Fawn Blog Week!!

Get ready for a fun week of projects and giveaways on the May Arts and Lawn Fawn blogs this week as we pair up to bring you some crafty inspiration!!

Clean and Simple Monday - Letters

The Clean and  Simple Challenge on SCS this week (CAS173) is to used letters on your cards.

I had the Kraft Reflections Stack and Letter Sticker Staples by Graphic 45 on my workdesk so this one practically made itself!  I think my hubby will like finding this tucked into his lunch tomorrow.  :-)

Lots to catch up on this week...then it's off to see the grands!  Yippee!

Supplies:

Cardstock - Papertrey Kraft; Graphic 45 Kraft Reflections
Other - Spellbinders heart die; Graphic 45 Staples Stickers

Foodie Friday - Calzones!!



Oh my...it's been awhile since I've made one of our favorite dinners, Goat Cheese and Proscuitto Calzones with homemade Tomato Basil Sauce.  YUM!  Our youngest son loves these and since he's moving closer (yes!), I thought I better practice up.

You can make the dough in the bread machine for ultra easy prep.

Then, just roll or pat it out and fill it up.

Goat cheese, Fontina, Mozzarella, Proscuitto, Tomatoes a bit of fresh or dried thyme and a healthy sprinkle of black pepper is how we like them.  I brush the dough with homemade garlic oil first.

Crimp it closed.

Then just pop it in a super hot oven.

A printable recipe for the dough is here.  Fill them with whatever floats your boat:  cooked sausage and steamed peppers, ham and cheese, pepperoni and cheese...

ENJOY!!



FTL192 - enjoy the moment

I popped in the the Clean and Simple Stamping Blog (FTL192) for their sketch challenge.   

                                                      

The flower was already made...whew!

Supplies:
Cardstock - Neenah
Stamps - Papertrey Pretty Peonies
Other - Sizzix embossing folder; handmade rose; leaves - Sizzix die; Ivy tendrils - Poppy Stamps