Softpencil Studios Day...

It's hard to believe that I used to blog as much as I did since I never have the time now. I do miss it and I miss the friends I had as well.  I guess as they say, "life changes."

Here is my creation for Softpencil Studios this week. I used one of Elizabeth's spring images. As it gets cold in my area, I needed to see a little warmth. I am soooo not a winter person.

I used the Charming Flowers image. When I looked at it this morning, I wished I had added a thin piece of ribbon and a tiny bow at the bottom. 

Remember Elizabeth is closing her on line store on November 30th so you'll want to get your images by then. You will still be able to find her clear stamps at Latina Crafter. 

Hope you have a blessed day!! Hugs!

Softpencil creation and news!

I am one seriously bad blogger. It's ok with me though because I am spending time with my family and that is so important.

I do have a new Softpencil Studios creation for you this week. I have some very sad news though -  Elizabeth has decided to close her on line digi shop on November 30th.  Lucky for all of us her clear stamps will still be available through Latina Crafters and some of her digi images will be turned into clear stamps!! :-)

Elizabeth did create a few new winter images and so I'm using one today. This is called - Looking for My Friend. It was fun adding the sparkles using sparkly fluff and stickles.

Remember to head over to Softpencil Studios and get any images you've been putting off purchasing!! 

Have a blessed week!! 

It's me again...

OK I knew it had been a while since I posted, but honestly not that long. I guess I just haven't felt very inspired lately - creatively or about blogging. It also doesn't help that Kendra and Nat keep me hopping from activity to activity!! :-)

I did want to share a couple projects I made using one of Elizabeth's Softpencil Studios Halloween Images -

This first one is a little treat bag I made using my Cameo Silhouette. (Love that machine!!) The image is called Molly in Halloween! 

The second project is a card I made using Amy in Halloween.

Have to say, I am not much of a Halloween card making gal but using Elizabeth's images has inspired me. I have even used that inspiration to put up a few Halloween decorations in my house.

I really hope everyone is doing well!! If you are still stopping by, thanks!!

Have a blessed week!!

Softpencil Tuesday - Halloween!!!

In case you hadn't guessed ... life is currently kicking my butt!! Sorry I missed last week's post I just couldn't get it done. I am so grateful for Elizabeth's kind and understanding heart. You can find so many wonderful images at her Softpencil Studios store.

But I was able to use this adorable Amy in Halloween this week.  

Remember Softpencil Studios has a Facebook page where you can see everyone's beautiful creations. 

Thanks so much for stopping by!! Hope you are having a great week!!

Stickers are here!!!

Softpencil Studios' new Halloween images are available in stickers!! I love them so much!! They work really well and sure make it easy to finish a card!!

Here's my card for this week -

Sorry to be so short today but I am wiped out and all I can say is that life is busy right now!!

Hugs to all!!!

New Softpencil Studios Images!!!

Welcome to Softpencil Studios new image release!! Elizabeth has created some fun images for the upcoming Halloween season. I will be showcasing a different new image for the next few weeks. There are stickers on there way too which will be fun to play with!! :-)

It was so much fun to finally have some time to create!!! I have missed it so much and hope that I can continuing to find time for it more often!! Still not sure I'll find time to blog about it but that's OK as long as I can get some projects done!!

For this week's card I used 2 images - Michu Flying on a Broomstick and Little Bat.

I used my Silhouette Cameo to cut the tree, cat and gravestone. I just love that machine!! I use it so much more than I ever used my Cricut!!

Be sure to stop by the other DT gals' blogs and leave them some love. I saw a few previews and let me tell you their work is awesome!! You can also come by the Facebook page and see all the latest news and happenings

I really appreciate you stopping by today!! Many blessings and hugs!!

It's Softpencil Studios time....

Yes, I know I have become a very bad blogger. Real life has just been so busy that there isn't much time to be on my computer. In all honesty, I think that is a good thing.  I haven't had much crafting time either which does make me a bit sad.

We are all back to school and starting to slowly settle into our routines. Maybe once we do that I'll have a bit more time to craft and write.

Anyhow, here is my Softpencil Studios card for this week. Elizabeth has designed this adorable little "Sweet Mermaid" image. 

You can find her here along with all of Elizabeth's fabulous digi images. I am so blessed to be part of such a wonderful team and to be able to share such cute images.  Be sure to check out the other DT gals blogs to see what they have done this week. You should also swing by the Softpencil Studios Facebook page and say hello as well.

Have a blessed week my friends!!

Softpencil Tuesday New Release

Happy Tuesday!!! Sorry I missed last week but it's been so crazy getting myself and the girls ready for school. Today is my official first day and tomorrow the student's come. My girls start tomorrow too!! I think we are all a little nervous.

In honor of back to school Elizabeth at Softpencil Studios created this fun little image - School Bus.  I created a box. While posting the pictures, I realized you may not be able to tell it's a box. I used the A Box is A Box template from My Time Made Easy. I'm filling the box with candy and giving to our Educational Aides who help out with copying, monitoring study halls and so much more!!! 

I used my Silhoutte Cameo to cut out this saying for the top.

I hope you enjoyed my little project! Be sure to check out the other DT members blogs and the Softpencil Studios Facebook Page.

I'm guessing it will be even more quiet here than it has been - if that's even possible. Once we get settled into our new routines, I am really hoping to find some time to fatihbook and work on my Project Life album as well. 

As always thanks for stopping by!! Hope all is well in your world!!! Blessings and Hugs!!!

Yep another Softpencil Studios Tuesday is here...

Yet another week has passed and I haven't done much blogging!! Of course we've been trying to cram in as much as possible before school begins in 2 weeks!! Trip to the pool, to the beach, back to school shopping! Yikes!!

We also spent 2 nights per Natalie's begging at Great Wolf Lodge in Sandusky last week. I have to tell you it felt like a week to me. It's tough keeping up with that girl. At least Kendra is OK with a bit of down time once in awhile. We really did have a lot of fun!! 

Here's my Softpencil Studios creation and one more from Natalie as well. We've had a blast crafting with me lately. I used my 3rd Sunny image - Sunny on a Cupcake

Here's Nat's work!! As you can see she loves art!! ;-) 

Don't forget to check out the creations from the rest of the DT by visiting their blogs listed in my sidebar. You will also find them on the Softpencil Studios Facebook page!! :-)

I'm not sure how much crafting I'll be doing over the next few weeks as I get geared up for going back to work. We have lots of changes happening - new schedule, new principal, and I'm trying a new Language Arts management system.  I'm looking forward to this coming year though because I needed to shake things up in my classroom a bit - my teaching was getting stale!! So please forgive me if I don't make it by your blog to leave you some love!!

I am so grateful to each of you who follow my blog!! 

Have a blessed day!! Hugs!!

Softpencil Studios Sunny Creation

Happy Tuesday all!! I hope your week has started off well. So far so good here!! Only 3 weeks and it will be back to reality - school starts. We are enjoying this time!!

Time to share another card using Sunny from Softpencil Studios . Here's my creation this week I used - Sunny and a Butterfly. I just love how that little butterfly is flying by. It reminds me of a beautiful summer day. 

I used the Tayolored Expressions Key Ingredients kit from May 2011 for all the papers.  

I also wanted to share another creation by Natalie - she spend at whole afternoon crafting with me a week or so ago. Of course she had to use the same images I was. :-) She modeled mult-colored Sunny after her stuffed animal - Rainbow Bunny

I love that she stepped outside the box and didn't worry about making Sunny look like a "real" bunny. She just enjoyed the process!!  I think I could learn from that. 

I'd like to enter my card in the following challenges - 

Dream Valley - Summer

One Stitch at A Time - Use a Digi

Pile it On - Cute as can be (BTW - Softpencil is the sponsor)

The Crafty Pad - Things with Wings

As always, I am grateful for you stopping by today!! 

Blessings and Hugs

Another New Image from Softpencil!!

Time for another fun new image from Softpencil Studios!! Elizabeth created a few new Sunny images and each one is more adorable than the one before. 

For my card this week I used Sunny in a Pile of Pots!! The shaped card is a template from The Cutting Cafe. I just thought they were the perfect match

I had a blast creating this one because my 7yr. old Natalie sat beside me working with the same images I was. Here's her version of Sunny in a Pile of Pots

You'll be seeing a few more her creations over the next few weeks! :-)

Be sure to check out all the other DT girls blogs which are listed on my side bar. Also be sure to like the Softpencil Studios page on Facebook.

I really appreciate you stopping by!! Have a great day!

Blessings and Hugs,

Softpencil Tuesday with a new image!!

Hello my friends!! I am running a bit behind this week. I guess I'm just having too much fun with my girls or is it that I'm spending too much time breaking up the bickering matches?? Honestly it hasn't been bad at all the past few days!! 

Here's my Softpencil Studios creation for this week using the new Ratiny's Dad image. Are these two not adorable??

Rumor has it that some more new images are on their way as well!! Yippeee!!! I love new images!! 

Be sure to check out the rest of the DT gals creations as they are listed on my side bar. You can also visit the Softpencil Studios page on Facebook as well.

Sorry to be short but the oldest just woke up.  Hope everyone has a fabulous day!!

Blessings and Hugs!!

Sharing my Softpencil Studios Creation

Can somebody please tell me where the weeks are going? I feel like summer just started and yet it's almost half over. Of course I haven't done nearly half of what I planned. At least the weather has cooled down a bit!

Here's my Softpencil Studios card for today. I used the Charming Flowers digi image. It might be hard to see but I used stickles to sparkle up her wings!!

I know this is short but the girls have been keeping me really busy which hasn't left a lot of blogging time! Be sure to head over and check out the rest of Elizabeth's images!! She has so many cute ones I think you'll want them all!!

I would like to enter this in the following challenges -

Sweet Spot Sketch - Sketch

Fashionsista Challenge - Winged Things

Blessings and Hugs!!

Softpencil Studios Sharing

Just stopping by to share another Softpencil Studios creation.  You can find this and many other of Elizabeth's wonderful images in her store.  You can buy her adorable products in lots of different formats - digi images, clear stamps, and even stickers. 

I used an old digi image that is now part of the wonderful Cupcakes Collection sticker set. 

You can find the sticker set here.

If you're on Facebook, be sure to stop by the Softpencil Studios Facebook page and like it!! You can find the latest news. News like the fact that Elizabeth just joined DigiStamp Friends. 

As always, thank so much for stopping!!

Blessings and hugs,

It's Tuesday soooo...Softpencil Studios time!!

Hope your week is off to a great start!! Mine hasn't been too bad. I had a great time cropping over the weekend and actually accomplished finishing Natalie's 1st Grade year and Kendra's 4th so I'm only one year behind on Kendra's. I have little finishing touches to make but it feels nice to be almost there.

Anyhow on with my Softpencil Studios creation. I went back to the digi images again. I just love this little Ratiny's Mom with our favorite little guy and cupcakes. Of course I love anything cupcake!!

The cupcake border is a die cut from Taylored Expressions and all the paper is from the April 2011 TE Key Ingredients kit as well.

I'd also like to ask you to keep Elizabeth owner and illustrator of Softpencil Studios in your thoughts and prayers. She has been really under the weather with the flu!! 

Finally, I'm entering this card in the following challenges -

Daisy Doodles Creative Challenge - Anything Goes

Digi Makeover Challenge - Anything Goes

Love to Create - Anything Goes

Great Impressions - Die Cuts/Punches

Thanks so much for coming by as always!! I appreciate the time you take!!

Softpencil Studios Tuesday Sharing

Happy Tuesday!! I hope everyone is having a good week!!! 

Today is Softpencil Studios inspiration day!! I used another of Elizabeth's fabulous digi images!! Her characters just seem to make me smile. I must admit I am a cute image lover!! For this card I used Amy with Flowers. All of the papers and ribbon are from the June 2011 Taylored Expressions Key Ingredients kit.

Can you tell I was playing with my PSE App on my iPad as well!! Now if I can only figure out the full version of Photoshop Elements 10. :-)

Be sure to check out the other DT gals sites for their fabulous creations. Also be sure to like the Softpencil Studios Facebook Page. 

I'd like to enter this card in the following challenges -

Creative Monday - Summer

Lexi's Creations - Happy Birthday

Addicted to Stamps - Pins

Thanks so much for coming by!! I feel so blessed by each of you!! 

Blessings and Hugs,

Softpencil Tuesday!!

Happy Tuesday!! Time for another creation using the wonderful images from Elizabeth at Softpencil Studios!! 

Now that I'm on Summer vacation, one of my goals is to try different techniques and types of cards. This week I gave a step card a try and really like how it turned out.  I also used my PSE on the iPad to add the border. Now if I could just figure out how to use Photoshop on my computer, I'd be good to go.


I used the digi imager Lilly

The paper and ribbon are from Taylored Expressions July 2011 Key Ingredients Kit and the sentiment is from Papertrey Ink.  I used Spellbinders Beaded Ovals that I received from my dear friend, Aletha!!

Remember you can get all kinds of goodies at Elizabeth's store - rubons, stickers, digi images and clear stamps. I am hoping to place my first stamp order this week. I've been rubber/clear stamping more lately and want to have some fun with Elizabeth's images.

I hope you like the project. Be sure to stop by the other DT gals's blogs and see there beautiful work this week. Also, if you haven't already liked the Softpencil page on Facebook we'd love to have you join us there.

I'd like to enter this card in the following challenges -
Make it Monday - always anything goes
Craft Your Passion - anything goes

As always, thanks so much for stopping by!! I am so grateful to each of you who take the time to look at my projects!! Have a great day!!

Blessings and Hugs,

Softpencil Studios Sharing Day...

Yep it's Tuesday and I have another Softpencil Studios creation to share!! Today I wanted to make a cheery and bright card. I left off the sentiment so I could use it for whatever occasion I need.  I used the image Ladybug and Flower. 

I just downloaded PSE for my iPad and added the border pack which I used on this picture. I can't wait to play some more!! 

Please be sure to stop by the other design team members blogs and see there beautiful creations!

Remember Elizabeth now has lots of exciting products in her store including rub ons, clear stamps, and digi images. Keep your eyes out too because she's working on some more goodies.

I'd like to enter this in the following challenges - 

One Stitch at A Time - use a digi image

That Craft Place - trees and nature

Send A Smile 4 Kids - Bright colors for kids

Speedy Fox - buttons

Thanks so much for stopping by again today!! I hope you have a wonderful day!!

Blessings and  Hugs,

Another Week has passed...

Which means it is Softpencil Studios Tuesday again. I really wish I could find more time to blog. I've been busy crafting so when I finally do get time I'll have lots to share.  School is almost over so that should give me a bit more time.  Only 7 more days - no 5 day weeks!! YAY!!!

This week I used the digi image Charmy and she certainly is charming!!

The paper is all from the Taylored Expression Key Ingredients Kit - July 2011. 

Be sure to stop by the other DT gals' blogs and check out their beautiful work. You'll find them all listed on my side bar!!

Remember Softpencil Studios now has stickers, rub ons digi images, and clear stamps!! So no matter how you like to create you can find it there.

I would also like to remind you that the Get Hippity with Ippity Challenge #21 - flower with a leaf is still open. You might want to jump over there and get entered. Next month we begin our monthly challenge.  

I'd like to enter my card in the following challenges -

Crafty Boots - Anything Goes

The Hybrid Chick - Pink

Crafty Calendar Challenge - Anything with Wings

I hope you have a fabulous rest of the week.

Blessings and Hugs,

Softpencil Studios Day!!

I always look forward to Tuesdays and being able to share my Softpencil Studios creations. Elizabeth's images are just plain cute and so much fun to work with each week.  

This week I used one of the fun stickers from the Cupcakes Collection. I just love all the fun cupcakes on this.  It is awesome to have such wonderful stickers to use when I'm in a hurry to make a card!!

Please be sure to stop by my fellow DT members blogs. They are SO TALENTED!! You aren't going to want to miss a creation. They are all listed on my sidebar.

As always, thanks for coming by!! 

Blessings and Hugs!!