Thursday, May 30, 2013

The Sweet Life - Pearl

 
Hi Everyone! For the Totally Tags & ATC's at MyPaperCrafting.com the theme is Pearl. I have to say I love how this tag turned out. I love summer months and all the yummy fruits that come with it. Plus I also eat a lot of these fruits everyday. I think the pop of Pearls here and there are so cute. I used a lot of carts for this, cause some of the images I liked better than on other carts that had the same thing. I also didn't use the background for the cherries and strawberries. It didn't look right.
I Used/Recipe:
DCWV PP
Wausau CS
Darice CS
P Schoolbook- Circles 4" n 3 3/4"
A Child's Year -pg49 Apple 1 1/4"
Joys of the Season -pg65 Pear 2 1/4"
Hello Kitty Greetings -pg31 Cherry 1" --pg32 Strawberries 3/4" n 1"
Potpourri Basket -pg59 Watermelon 1 1/2" 
Ashlyn's Alphabet - Block letters 3/4"
Pearls
Inks
Black sharpie pen
Thanks for stopping by this week for the Totally Tags & ATC's, and for leaving kind comments! Hope you can play along.
Hugs,Sheena 

Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Baby Girl - Pearl



Hi Everyone! For this weeks CWC-MyPaperCrafting.com the theme is Pearl. This Door Hanger/Wall Hanger was suppose to be a mini album. Not sure how I turned it to this, but it did turn out cute. I love the buttons n pearls.
I Used/Recipe:
K&Co PP
Wausau CS
Darice CS
Ashlyn's Alphabet pg39 Icon 4" , 3 3/4" , 3 1/2" --Baby Girl 1 1/4"
Pearls
Buttons
White gel pen
Lace ribbon

Thanks for stopping by and leaving kind comments! Hope you can play along!
Hugs,Sheena

Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Spring Fever VoxBox 2013

Hi Friends, I am back with another Influenster VoxBox. I was chosen to participate in the Spring Fever VoxBox 2013. I was pretty excited to get this Spring Fever VoxBox. If you don't know already Influenster is a Free site, and Free to sign up. You get asked to give opinions on products, also on products you have already tried. I have left reviews on a lot of products that I have used, tried, etc Some I don't even receive in a VoxBox. I just bought them on my own. This box of goodies was sent to me for free. So if you have tried any of these products that I will have reviews for in the coming weeks, please let me know what you think of them.



**The reviews I have for this VoxBox will be my HONEST review. I will not tell  you I like something just because it was sent to me. If I don't like it I will tell you. I have always been honest when it comes to products for anything, because I want people to be honest with me. I don't want to shell out $$ on something that is actually not worth it. If there is an item in my VoxBox you want to know about let me know, or if you have tried any products before give me your thoughts on what you like or don't like about the product. Honest opinions is what helps products stay the way they are, or to get better** 

List of items in my Spring Fever VoxBox 2013 + Items I am excited to try

-Secret Outlast Clear Gel Antiperspirant/Deodorant $4.59
-NYC New York Color Applelicious Glossy Lip Balm $2.99
-Broadway Nails imPress Press-on Manicure $5.99-$7.99
-Tastykake Kandy Bar Kakes $4.49 per box
-OSIS Dust It $23.50 + $5 coupon

What am I most excited about trying:
-OSIS Dust It- This is a hair product to give you volume. I am pretty excited to see how it will handle in my hair. I have very long, thick, and dark hair. The size I got is 0.35oz/10g

I will be back in a week or two with reviews, but I will share my first review today...hehe I couldn't just let the Tastykake wait.

-Tastykake Kandy Bar Kakes- are light and fluffy chocolate enrobed cakes with a delicious creme filling in a unique kandy bar shape. Available in S'mores, Peppermint, and Peanut Butter $4.49 per box

I got the Peanut Butter Kake. My hubby had tried these before. I never did when he got them. So I just had to give this one a try. It's not a super sweet cake, which I love, but you do need a big glass of milk to go along with it cause of all the chocolate yummy goodness. Would I recommend these, Yes, if you like cake and lots of chocolate, not too sweet, these are great. They are pretty big. I got a 2.1oz/60g cake. Would I eat these all the time...NO! I don't really eat sweets, unless it is fruit. I will have some chocolate here and there, but this was too big for me, why the big glass of milk is required..hehe. I would like to try the S'more one, I bet those are good. I love S'mores

**I will give Honest reviews only. Yes these items were sent to me for free to share my honest reviews**

Thank You Influenster for picking me to try and give my honest opinions of these products. 
Hugs, Sheena



Monday, May 27, 2013

Happy Memorial Day!

Thank You to all those who have served for our Great country, for those who sacrificed so much so we can be the Land of the Free. Today is a special day that we remember all those Heroes, but remember everyday we should honor and remember those who fought so hard for the USA. I hope everyone has a great day. 
Hugs, Sheena 

Thursday, May 23, 2013

Yummy Sweets Tag- PInk

 
Hi Everyone! For this weeks Totally Tags & ATC's at MyPaperCrafting.com the theme is Pink. Okay, this tag had me going crazy...hehe, this was not what I planned out, lol The planned one I had just wasn't working. How I came about this Tag is I wanted to use From My Kitchen. I love to bake, and I loved that the paper reminded me of a cherry pie :) I love that cute Apron.
I Used/Recipe:
DCWV PP
Darice CS
Winter Frolic - pg37 Tag 3 1/2"
From My Kitchen -pg51 Blackout/Apron 3 1/2" -- Pie, Bake, Cookies, Cake all 3/4"
Ink
White Gel pen

Thanks for stopping by this week. Hope you join in on the Pink challenge!
Hugs,Sheena

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Paper Quilt Block - Pink



Hi Everyone! This week at CWC-MyPaperCrafting.com #135 the theme is Pink. Okay so I am gonna be honest here...I am not a big fan of Pink. I don't use that color a lot, so this challenge was kinda hard for me :) I do love what I came up with. I thought it looked like a Fabric Quilt Block. The pattern paper reminded me of some fabric. So I just went with that. I think it turned out cute. I also gave the bow texture, like some quilts might have.
I Used/Recipe:
K&Co PP
Darice CS
Ashlyn's Alphabet -pg56 Icon/Bow 2 3/4"
Cuttlebug- Swiss Dots
White Gel pen
Button
4"x4" card 

Thanks for stopping by this week. Hope you can join in on the fun!!
Hugs,Sheena

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Anyone getting Spam Bloggers that show up in your Blog List that you follow?

Anyone getting Spam Bloggers that show up in your Blog List that you follow??? I have this one Rapid Weight Loss, keeps posting, I am not clicking on any of them. I know I never followed those blogs. Is anyone else having this issue, and is there something I can do to get them off there??

~Sheena

3 lil 3x3 cards - Color Pallete Challenge


High Everyone! I wanted to play along this week at Docerela Stamps. I love the color pallete that is picked for the challenge. Makes everything feel like Summer! I made three 3"x3" cards. Such fun and cute little cards. Scream Summer Time! I really love that Pineapple drink!
I Used/Recipe:
DCWV PP- Flower Shower stack
Darice CS
Wausau CS
Life is a Beach -pg48 Drink 2 1/2" -- pg64 Flip Flops 2 1/2"
Create A Critter -pg52 Sun 2 1/4"
Inks
Black Sharpie pen
Gold Gel pen
Deminisonals 
3"x3" cards(set)

I want to take this time to say that my Thoughts and Prayers go out to Oklahoma! My heart breaks for everyone affected by those horrible tornadoes. I know what a tornado can do, I experienced several of them when I lived in the south, and my family and friends lost homes two years ago in the Tuscaloosa tornado. Very heartbreaking. I Pray and send Hugs to everyone! 
Hugs, Sheena

Friday, May 17, 2013

Recipe: Ice Cream Bread

Hi Everyone! Yes, you read that right Ice Cream Bread. I made this last night at the request from my hubby. He visits several message board sites and this recipe was a huge thread. So with it being a simple recipe..Only 2-Two ingredients I decided to give it a try. The recipe comes from Tasty Kitchen (here is the direct link to recipe) I took pictures with my phone, so that's why they aren't super fancy..hehe  I will also share tips I have for when I made mine.

First step in Ice Cream Bread..the Two ingredients. 2 Cups Ice Cream, and 1 1/2" Cups Self Rising Flour

Mix the Two ingredients together. Grease n Flour Loaf pan. Make sure your Ice Cream is melted(I let mine set out) It don't say this in recipe, but it is implied by making sure the flour gets moistened.

Bake at 350 for 40-45 minutes. I did 35, my oven gets hot and it kept the bread moist. 

This was really good. It's not too sweet. If you wanted it sweet you could make a simple powder sugar glaze. You can use any Ice Cream you like, except Lite or Fat Free( I read that on another recipe I found) Next time I make this I am gonna try and find a stronger taste Ice Cream that I like to use, this had flavor, but it wasn't a strong flavor. Hubby loved it and so did I. I will make again, maybe even for a quick dessert for a party. If anyone has ever made this let me know :)
Hugs, Sheena 

2 Cups Ice Cream
1 1/2" Cups Self Rising Flour
Stir together ice cream and flour, stirring just until flour is moistened. Spoon batter into a greased and floured 8×4 inch loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 to 45 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in the center of the bread comes out clean. Remove from the pan, and cool on a wire rack.

Thursday, May 16, 2013

Pretty Bird w/ Lace



Hi Everyone! This week at Totally Tags & ATC's at MyPaperCrafting.com the theme was Lace. So like yesterdays post I had a bird theme going on, so I wanted to stick with that making my tag. I used Lace for the tag holder. I was gonna do a bow with lace, but it didn't look right so I used it for the holder of the tag. I like how it turned out, all Spring like :)
I Used/Recipe:
DCWV PP
Bazzill CS
Darice CS
Ashlyn's Alphabet -pg39 Icon/Icon Shadow 3" n 2 3/4" -- pg40 Icon/Scallop frame 3"
Create A Critter -pg53 Accessory/Nest 1" --pg65 Bird 1 3/4"
Ink
Deminisonals
Lace

Thanks for stopping by this week for the Totally Tags & ATC's challenge! Hope to see you all join in on the fun. 
 Hugs,Sheena 

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Lace



Hi Everyone! For this week at CWC-MyPaperCrafting.com the theme was Lace. This is the first time I ever used Lace on any project I have made. I made this cute little birdhouse card. It can be used for a simple hello to a friend. I also put a bird on the inside of the card.
I Used/Recipe:
DCWV PP
Darice CS
Bazzill CS
Create A Critter -pg65 Birdhouse 2 1/4" -- Bird(flip feature) 1 1/4"
Lace
Ribbon
White gel pen
Inks
4" x 4" card 

Thanks for stopping by and leaving kind comments! I hope you can all join in for this Lace challenge :)
Hugs,Sheena

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Craft Rooms - Link It Up at Craftin Desert Diva's


Hi Everyone! I wanted to join in on the Craftin Desert Diva's- link it up. This week is Show Us Your Craft Room. I am using pics from last year cause nothing has really changed, but a few more Paper stacks added and Cricut carts.

Info about my Craft Space: My craft space is located in my bedroom. Hubby and I live in a one bedroom apartment right now, hopefully to be buying our own place in the Fall so wish us luck! So since I don't have that much room I claimed a corner of our bedroom. I like my little corner :) All furniture used in this space is from Ikea. My table, chair, and case. I love Ikea, you can get some great craft space products there and at great prices. I have the extra lamp with a natural light bulb in it, so when I need that extra light. I have a window right by that so I usually open it on sunny days to get really good natural light flowing thru. So here is my Craft Space! 
Hugs, Sheena

Sunday, May 12, 2013

New Blog Design

Hi Everyone! I just wanted to say I changed my blog up a bit. I took a lot of things off to keep it from being so cluttered. I also went with a simple plain background. I wanted the clean look. Until I find a template with the clean look I am looking for, this Simple one from Blogger will do. I wanted my blog to be about my projects/etc. post I have. I had a lot of little things linked to my blog and I didn't want it to slow the load time down for anyone. Also this is my opinion, I think the clean blogs look better. Nothing wrong with pretty backgrounds, I love pretty backgrounds, but I just can't find one that I am clicking with right now. So I hope you all like my clean look now. I am also working on a better About Me part to change it up a bit. So let me know what y'all think. When I find the perfect template for me I will change it :)

Hugs, Sheena

Happy Mother's Day!



Happy Mother's Day to all the Mommas! I hope you all have a great day. 

Hugs,Sheena

Thursday, May 9, 2013

Let's Hang Out



Hi Everyone! For this weeks Totally Tags & ATC's at MyPaperCrafting.com the theme was Emboss. I did both Dry and Heat embossing. I just got this fun Giraffe Embossing folder by Darice. I had other plans for this tag, but went with this cute Monkey. I wanted to just heat embossed the raised dry embossed parts, but my ink pad kinda went everywhere and didn't stay on the raised parts. So I heat embossed the whole tag with clear. I also thought I had brown ribbon to use, but didn't so that is why no ribbon yet :) I think it turned out cute though. I love that embossing folder.
I Used/Recipe:
DCWV PP
DCWV CS
Darice CS
Create A Critter -pg46 Monkey 3 1/4" --Vines 2 1/2" n 3 1/4" --pg51 Leaves 3/4" n 1"
Winter Frolic-pg41 Tag 5 1/2"
Darice Embossing folder- Giraffe
Heat Emboss- Clear
Ink
Black MS marker pen
White gel pen
*sorry lighting is dark...it was rainy and gloomy when I took these*
Thanks for stopping by and leaving kind comments! Have a great weekend everyone!
Hugs, Sheena

Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Card Outreach - I Feel The Love - May



Hi Everyone! This weeks CWC-MyPaperCrafting.com #133 if for the I Feel The Love Project. This months cards are for Reggie, so he can get them in June for Father's Day. We want to show Reggie what a great father he is to his family. If you would love to read about Reggie's story please go to Madison's Blog. I also made a card for his sweet daughter Ashley. I made my card simple and cute. I hope Reggie and his family like it.

Ashley's Card
I Used/Recipe:
*Reggie's Card*
DCWV PP -Kidlet Stack
Darice CS
Mikey Font- DAD 1 1/2" -- # 1" -- #1 1 1/4"
Give A Hoot -pg61 Layer/Bear 5 1/2"
Cuttlebug Folder- Mesh
Ink
*Ashley's card*
DCWV PP- The Spring Stack
Give A Hoot-pg53 Accent 2 1/2" n 3"
Create A Critter 2 -pg32 Butterfly 1 1/4"
White gel pen
Black Sharpie pen
Stamp
A2 cards

Thanks for stopping by and leaving kind comments. If you would love to join in on this months IFTL please head over to MyPaperCrafting.com or Madison's Blog for more info. 

Hugs,Sheena