STAMPIN' WITH ERLINDA

Kissing Booth Mini Heart Album

2012-02-22T20:19:00.000-08:00

Hello and welcome to my blog.

For this mini album I used The Kissing Booth paper stack by Basic Grey. Such beautiful paper that I almost didn't want to cut it. For the embellishments I used so many things I don't remember everything I used.

This is the end of my album, now to find the pictures to place in it.

Hope you liked this project and thanks for stopping by to spend sometime with me.

Erlinda

Thoughts of Encouragement

2012-02-22T20:17:00.000-08:00

Unforgiveness keeps God's power from operating in our lives.

FRIENDS !!

2012-02-20T07:52:00.000-08:00

Welcome to a new week of crafting!

These are three of my granddaughters, Angie, Alee, and Natie. They are best of friends and on this special day they decided to put on a fashion show for their Nana--me!

I used the DCWV designer stack paper and embellished it with the following:

Stampin' Up Petite Pennants builder punch

Martha Stewart monarch butterfly punch

rhinestones by Recollections

Lovely Florals cartridge

flowers by Jolee

flowers by Recollections

Spellbinder die

Hope you're able to spend some time being creative.

Erlinda

Thoughts of Encouragement

2012-02-20T07:45:00.000-08:00

Experience a new sense of joy in your home, simply stop talking about the negative things in your life and begin talking about God's Word.

LOVE !!

2012-02-18T11:19:00.000-08:00

Good morning everyone!

At my free crop last night, I worked on a couple of projects, but I was only able to finish this layout. I used DCWV's designer paper and embellishments. I cut the flourish swirl background with the Elegant Edges Cricut cartridge at fit to page length.

The black frame was cut from the Fancy Frames cartridge. I just bought this cart and I am loving it!

The black rhinestone frame is by Recollections and all the other embellishments are by DCWV.

Thanks for stopping by and please come back again. See you soon.

Erlinda

Thoughts of Encouragement

2012-02-18T11:17:00.000-08:00

When you get up in the morning, shake off all your discouragements and disappointments of yesterday. Let you attitude be, I'm forgetting what lies behind and I'm pressing forward.

FRIENDS

2012-02-14T07:06:00.000-08:00

Good morning blog Friends!!

Graphic 45's ABC Primer paper has been one of my favorite paper collections. I've made several projects with this paper pad, but still had a few sheets to use up.

This two-page layout was easy to make using up the rest of my paper pad.

All of the embellishments were also part of the paper pad.

The little kid pictures are adorable and I chose just a few.

Behind each of the images I can place more pictures.

For a free 2-page layout by Graphic 45 go to

http://www.g45papers.com/pdf/ABCPrimer2pagelayout-Instructions.pdf?utm_source=Graphic+45+Consumers&utm_campaign=7462c35baa-Jan_19_CONSUMER_newsletter1_12_2012&utm_medium=email

Thanks for stopping by and have a blessed day.

Erlinda

Thoughts of Encouragement

2012-02-14T07:04:00.000-08:00

God cares more about what the next thing you do, than the last thing you did.

Quick Post

2012-02-13T07:15:00.000-08:00

Hi everyone, I been MIA for several days and so I wanted to share a quick post with a couple cards I made this weekend. This first one was made using Stampin' Up's Beautiful Butterflies BigZ die, the pretty Doily die and Little Leaves die.

This card was made using Stampin' Up's new Apothecary Art stamp set and the coordinating Labels framelits dies. The designer paper is one of the free products you can earn through Sale-A-Bration which runs until March 31st.

Hopefully my schedule will slow down this week and I'll be able to share more projects. Thanks for visiting.

Erlinda

Thoughts of Encouragement

2012-02-13T07:13:00.000-08:00

Learn to look for the best in every situation. No matter what you're going through, if you look hard enough and keep the right attitude, you can find something good about the experience.

Valentine Cards

2012-02-08T07:00:00.000-08:00

Good Wednesday morning!

Next week is Valentine's Day already so I took time to make a few cards. Hope you like them.

This is an easel card using the Greeting Card Kids and Hand-Penned Holidays stamp sets by Stampin' Up (SU). Also used both the heart and scallop trim border punches. The Everyday Enchantment (#126154) designer paper can be yours for Free with any $50 order during Sale-A-Bration.

A 5" by 5" card made with a heart doily and the Scallop Trim Corner punch by SU.

Another easel card using the Well Scripted stamp set and Elegant Lines impressions embossing folder by SU.

You still have a few more days to make a card for that

special someone.

Erlinda

Thoughts of Encouragement

2012-02-08T06:58:00.000-08:00

We often pray, "God, if you will change my circumstances, then I'll change." No, it works the other way around. We have to be willing to change our attitudes and deal with the issues God brings up; then God will change those circumstances.

IMAGINE !

2012-02-06T07:06:00.000-08:00

Welcome to my blog!

I enjoyed attending a spiritual retreat this weekend. I learned alot about myself. Knowing how precious life is, was an inspiration for my layout. I used a new stack of paper called Antiquities.

Supplies used:

Antiquities paper pad by GCD Studios

Recollections rhinestone dress form

Tim Holtz tickets

Recollections ribbon

Jolee's boutique flower

Wall Decor and More cartridge

Michaels rhinestones

wood bird cage

Notice I didn't use one butterfly. Believe me I had to restrain myself because I was so tempted to use several butterflies.

Thank you for stopping by to visit and have a great week.

Erlinda

Thoughts of Encouragement

2012-02-06T07:03:00.000-08:00

Never put a question mark where God has put a period.

Spellbinder Storage Journal

2012-02-03T07:46:00.000-08:00

Good Friday everyone!

For the past few years I have been buying Spellbinders dies, but was not using them because I didn't have the Grand Calibur machine. I know you can use them on other die cutting machines, but I've had problems with the layering so my dies just sat there. I finally bought the Grand Calibur and now I'm addicted to using the dies.

To store the dies I tried a couple of plastic containers, but it didn't work out well. I researched storage solutions on www.YouTube.com and this is what I found. I made this 6" x 12" chipboard journal and lined it with designer paper from Pretty as a Peacock and Love Letters paper pads by Recollections. I used 10 of them and joined them with three metal rings. Then I cut strips of magnets and glued them to the chipboard. The dies hold very well onto the magnets.

With this storage journal I can add more chipboard pages as I buy more of these Spellbinders dies. I loved this idea and it was a good opportunity to use up some of my paper stash.

Thanks for visiting and I wish everyone a blessed weekend.

Erlinda

Thoughts of Encouragement

2012-02-03T07:36:00.000-08:00

When we focus on our disappointments, we stop God from bringing fresh new blessings into our lives.

MY OWN SMASH !!

2012-01-30T06:58:00.000-08:00

I hope everyone had a great weekend!

I finally gave in and purchased a "Smash Journal" by K and Company. I had seen them at Michaels and with my 50% coupon it was a perfect purchase. As you can see, I decorated the front cover with beautiful images also by K and Company.

This is what the Smash looks like. I purchased the pink one, but it also comes in the following colors: Lime green, orange, black, red, and light blue. For more information you can view this video @ http://www.michaels.com/SMASH-BOOK/KcSB1Ym2290,default,pg.html.

Of course, if you know me I could not resist making my first page with coupon pockets. I used kraft paper and the Wild West cartridge for the letters.

On the following two pages I added kraft paper pockets for miscellaneous items. I decorated the two pages with another of my favorite things "butterflies." The journal has 40-pages which gives you a large range of creativity. You can say its a work in progress. There is so much you can do with this journal. I've only started a few pages, but I wanted to share this project idea.

I love this page. I haven't decorated it, this is how it comes, and I like what it says.

Hope you enjoyed this post and watching the video. I invite you to visit again.

Erlinda

Thoughts of Encouragement

2012-01-30T06:50:00.000-08:00

When you see things through your eyes of faith, you will see new possibilities. You will see the answer that is on its way!

Dream, Wish, Hope & Love!

2012-01-27T06:19:00.000-08:00

Hello my blog friends!

I wanted to share this pretty heart banner I saw on Beatriz Guzman's blog @ http://beatrizguzman58.blogspot.com/. I love Beatriz' creativity and I'm hoping she doesn't mind me casing her idea.

Supplies used:

7 Gypsies mini hangers

Basic Grey Kissing Booth DSP collection

Recollections rhinestone swirl

Studio 112 adhesive chipboard

Tim Holtz adage tickets

Martha Stewart doily corner punch

twine

heart shape buttons

large white doily

Thanks for visiting, have a blessed weekend and be sure to visit Beatriz' blog.

Erlinda

Thoughts of Encouragement

2012-01-27T06:15:00.000-08:00

Sometimes the challenges in life can seem like overpowering mountains. Speak God's Word to whatever mountain you are facing and watch it crumble out of your way!

SALE-A-BRATION BEGINS!!

2012-01-24T22:12:00.000-08:00

SALE-A-BRATION STARTS TODAY!!

January 24 thru March 21, 2012

Elementary Elegance stamp set from the Sale-A-Bration Catalog.

Sprinkled Expressions Stamp Set

Everyday Enchantment Designer Paper

During Sale-A-Bration for every $50 you order (before tax and shipping) you get to choose one free item from the Sale-A-Bration catalog. If your order reaches $150 you also get a great tote bag! When your order reaches $400 you get an awesome bundle (see page 3 of the Sale-A-Bration catalog--click below website) that includes the Fresh Vintage Stamp Set, Everyday Enchantment DSP; the Ribbon and Brad Pack. When ordering, make sure you go through my blog to get to my Stampin' Up site in order to get the hostess benefits too.

http://www.stampinup.com/us/documents/20120124_SAB_en-US.pdf

If you're thinking about becoming a Stampin' Up Demonstrator, the Starter Kit is only $125 and you get a FREE Paper Pack or a Digital Download every month for the rest of the year.

Contact me if you have any questions.

Erlinda Ramirez

LOVE, ADORE, DREAM!

2012-01-23T07:28:00.000-08:00

Here we are again, good Monday morning!

Hope you had a good weekend. I'm thankful I did. I found this art-stitched designer paper by Prima on sale. It's hard to see but the paper has alot of stitching which I loved.

The black edging on the left side is part of the paper and there's stitching around the flowers and the photo mat. I used Tim Holtz adage tickets and inked the edges with his tea dye distress ink.

Here I used Tim Holtz' Caged Bird die and added Rebel Shine small rhinestone drops. All the bird, butterfly and flower adhesive chipboard are by K and Company. The rhinestone swirl is by Colorbox.

As you can see I continue to use the heart doilies where I will place a picture. Also added decorative pins by K and Company to the flowers.

Tim Holtz makes some great embellishments. These keys are one of my favorites.

Thank you for visiting.

Erlinda

Thoughts of Encouragement

2012-01-23T07:24:00.000-08:00

Listening is a lost art today. Many of us are so concerned about expressing what we think or believe that we just don't listen closely to others--or even to God.

TEA FOR 2

2012-01-20T07:16:00.000-08:00

Good morning and welcome!

We're in the third week of the new year and I feel it is starting out well. I've been able to free up more time for crafting. I bought this sheet of designer paper by Webster's Pages called "Tea Time" and loved how this layout turned out.

Supplies used:

Webster's Pages Tea Time paper

Martha Stewart butterfly punches

Jolee's Boutique pink flower

Tim Holtz journaling tickets

Recollections faux pearls

Spellbinders picture frame die

Cuttlebug polka dots embossing folder

Recollections pearl swirl

Tim Holtz word keys

6-inch pink heart doily

4-inch pink doily

May your weekend be blessed and filled with happy surprises. Please come back and visit soon.

Erlinda

Thoughts of Encouragement

2012-01-20T07:13:00.000-08:00

God does not want you to mope around defeated. He wants you to get up and move on. Not only does God forgive you, but He chooses not to remember your mistakes.

LOVELY

2012-01-19T07:22:00.000-08:00

Welcome!

I'm so glad I bought this paper pad by Recollections "Pretty as a Peacock." It has so many beautiful pieces of paper.

For the picture frame I used the Origami "blintz fold."

Supplies used:

Recollections paper pad

Jolee's flowers

Recollections butterfly

color rhinestones

glitter brads

Jolee's ribbon

Tim Holtz dusty concord distress ink

Rangers perfect pearls mist

peacock feather

Thank you for visiting.

Erlinda

Thoughts of Encouragement

2012-01-19T07:18:00.000-08:00

As you excel in giving, you will bless the heart of God and will find that your life is fuller, richer, and full of purpose.

Valentine Candy Treats

2012-01-18T07:14:00.000-08:00

Happy, happy Wednesday!

Hope you started your day with joy in your heart. I was crafting with two of my granddaughters last night. This is what we were making.

Very simple to make, all you need are a few paper towel or toilet tissue rolls. This makes a great recycling project. Cut some designer paper 4" by 6", add glue and wrap it around the roll.

I punched a scallop circle and glued it to the bottom of the tube. Decorate with ribbons, stickers, etc. Add candy and get ready to bring a smile to someone special.

Happy to have shared this idea with you.

Erlinda

"LOVE" ROSETTE

2012-01-17T07:17:00.000-08:00

Good Tuesday morning and welcome!

If you haven't made these rosette flowers I hope you will be inspired to create one. My rosette measures 10 inches in diameter. My pictures will go on the hearts and scallop square mats.

The small rosettes were a gift from my friend Cecy @ http://cecygarcia.blogspot.com/

Supplies used:

Stampin' Up large Scallop Circle punch
Stampin' Up Scallop Trim Border punch
Martha Stewart score board
Colorbox Metallic Borders
Spellbinders butterflies, hearts and scallop square dies
Target's valentine designer paper
sticky tape and glue gun

This sample was the inspiration for my own page layout. It can be found in Stampin' Up's Occasions Mini Catalog. I made my rosette with the score board, but Stampin' Up's new Designer Rosette die is definitely on my "wish list" to buy. Click the link below for a great tutorial on how to make your own rosettes.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-7cfRoY93g&feature=player_embedded

Thanks for visiting.

Erlinda

Thoughts of Encouragement

2012-01-17T07:09:00.000-08:00

Each morning, forgive the people who have hurt you, let go of your disappointments. Each new morning receive God's mercy ad forgiveness for the mistakes you've made, and forgive others for the hurts they have inflicted on you. Today focus on your possibilities; focus on what you can change rather than what you cannot change.

"LOVE" MINI ALBUM

2012-01-16T07:13:00.000-08:00

Well here we are again, the start of a new week. Let's start it with a little "love." I made this mini album to give away. On January 27th I am having a Valentine scrapbook class and this is one of my door prizes.

Supplies used:

Recollections Love Letters paper pad

Spellbinder dies

Michael's chipboard book

rhinestones

Jolee's Boutique flowers

red glitter DSP

red doily

Sandy Lion heart stickers

Thank you for starting out your week by visiting.

Erlinda

Thoughts of Encouragement

2012-01-16T07:10:00.000-08:00

If there is anything in your life that is holding you back today, confess it to God. Don't let sin hold you back any longer.

HUGS & KISSES

2012-01-13T07:02:00.000-08:00

Good Friday morning and welcome!

Valentines Day is just around the corner and I am offering a class to create this 2-page layout. The class is scheduled for Friday night, January 27th at 6 pm. All supplies will be included. I have room for 7 crafters--so reserve your spot today!

Have a lovely weekend and be sure to visit again.

Erlinda

Thoughts of Encouragement

2012-01-13T07:00:00.000-08:00

Your difficulties can make you bitter, or they can make you better. They can drag you down and make you a sour person, or they can inspire you to reach for new heights.

"LOVE"

2012-01-12T08:19:00.000-08:00

Happy Thursday to everyone!

I don't know about you but my week has been going by so quickly. I started this layout last Friday and was finally able to finish it last night. This is Alee, my granddaughter who is always such a symbol of love to me. She is a beautiful child with a big heart.

For my layout I used "Home Sweet Home" love paper by My Minds Eye (Lost and Found collection). I bought several sheets of this collection at Hobby Lobby at half off the 99 cent price.

I cut into the red banner and then slid the ribbon under it. The doilies were cut with Stampin' Up's new Doily sizzlet. The red ribbon is by Recollections and the red flocked sticker swirls are by Colorbox.

The pretty rosettes are by Recollections and they are surrounded by little leaf branches by Stampin' Up. The tickets are a Teresa Collins' free valentine download @

http://teresacollins.typepad.com/files/valentine-teresa-collins-1.pdf

Be sure to visit her fantastic blog @ http://teresacollins.typepad.com/teresa_collins/

Hope this layout inspires you and please take time to leave some "love."

Erlinda

Thoughts of Encouragement

2012-01-12T08:16:00.000-08:00

The Bible says that we are to work out our salvation. That means you have to retrain your body and mind to act, think, speak, and live according to the new spirit within you--instead of according to the old habits you used to have.

SPREAD YOUR WINGS & FLY

2012-01-11T13:17:00.000-08:00

Welcome, it's a beautiful day here in Vegas!

I know, here I go again with my butterflies. Isn't this paper beautiful? Its the "Adore" Fly Away paper by My Mind's Eye, Lost and Found collection. No pictures yet but I plan to put pictures of Angie who just turned 10 years old.

I bought the pretty pink doilies at the Dollar Tree Store. You get 30 of the 6-inch doilies in a pack for a dollar--what a bargain! The butterflies were cut out with Martha Stewart punches using glitter paper.

The cloth butterfly is by Jolee's and I added a swirl of pink rhinestones by Recollections.

The last touch to my layout was this pretty flower by Jolee's Boutique.

Hope you enjoyed your visit and I invite you to come back.

Erlinda

Thoughts of Encouragement

2012-01-11T13:16:00.000-08:00

Is there something you want to change in your life today? Remember you are a new creation in Christ. You are empowered to overcome. You are equipped to walk in the new, abundant life the Lord has created in you!

DARLING

2012-01-10T07:10:00.000-08:00

Good morning, and I mean really good morning!

Feeling much better today and I wanted to share this page layout I made for my 11-year granddaughter Brianna. This is a picture of her when she was a baby. I love the picture, her hair and if you can't tell she's sticking her tongue out. I felt it deserved making a framed layout.

The designer paper is by My Minds Eye (Lost and Found collection); the swirl rhinestone bling is by Recollections; and, the tiny flowers and butterfly are from my stash of embellishments. Brianna's name was cut from the Storybook cartridge @ 1-inch.

These pretty purple flowers are by Jolee's and I added heart shape rhinestones to the center of them.

I love to use these T-shirt display frames by Studio Decor from Michaels. They are black and measure 13" x 13" and are ideal when it comes to storing your treasured layouts. Also, when they are on sale you can purchase them for under $5.

I'm happy with how my layout turned out. Hope you like it too.

Erlinda

Thoughts of Encouragement

2012-01-10T07:06:00.000-08:00

Everyone loves to get something new. As a believer in Jesus, you are not only getting something new, you are something new. You are a brand new creation!

Dino Mite Card

2012-01-09T07:12:00.000-08:00

Good Monday morning!

Unfortunately, the past two days I have been feeling sick. I caught a bad cold, but I'm trying not to let it keep me down. My 11-year old granddaughter Brianna asked me to show her how to scrapbook a few days ago. I spent about 10 minutes showing her how to use the Cricut Create and she took off.

Using the Create a Critter cartridge I showed her the sample project in the user manual and she figured it all out by herself. She did the layering without asking questions and I was amazed at how quickly she caught on. I think I may be taking lessons from her.

Hope to be feeling better tomorrow, so I invite you to come back for some more creativity.

Erlinda

Thoughts of Encouragement

2012-01-09T07:09:00.000-08:00

Wherever you are today, remember, you serve a faithful compassionate, loving God. He desires to make you whole physically, spiritually, and emotionally. Open the eyes of your heart and keep an attitude of expectancy because God will meet you right where you are.

Happy Holidays!

2012-01-06T07:12:00.000-08:00

Oh wow the first week of the new year has gone by quickly. Hope this isn't an indication of how fast 2012 will pass. Last month I participated in a Christmas blog hop conducted by Beatriz Farquahar-Guzman @ http://beatrizguzman58.blogspot.com/

and Veronica Johnson @ http://www.blogger.com/profile/07137761916627486867.

It was a great blog hop, so please be sure to visit these two wonderful and talented ladies' blogs. I was fortunate to win this beautiful 2-page layout by Beatriz.

Can't really tell you what paper or embellishments Beatriz used but everything is bright and cheery. I love all the details.

I want to thank both Beatriz and Veronica for sharing their talents during the busiest time of the year--the 25 Days of Christmas!

Thanks for stopping by and have a blessed weekend.

Erlinda

Thoughts of Encouragement

2012-01-06T07:09:00.000-08:00

You could experience a new sense of joy in your home, if you'd simply stop talking about the negative things in your life and begin talking about God's Word.

Altered Projects Journal

2012-01-04T07:37:00.000-08:00

One of my New Year's resolutions was to make a Project Journal to document ideas that INSPIRE me. Here's what I made.

At Michael's clearance bin I found this journal for only 30 cents. It was exactly what I needed.

For the inside cover I created a pocket to put my coupons. You could say that I am a coupon queen, that's the reason for the crown by Tim Holtz. The swirl is also by Tim Holtz and the pretty edges are cut with a Martha Stewart punch which I can't remember the name.

For the tabs I used the File Tabs die by Tim Holtz.

I used the Dymo label maker to create the labels: Goals, Layouts, Albums, 3-D, Cards and Misc.

Added a lavender ribbon with rhinestones to mark my pages.

Finally, the last pages are covered with beautiful butterflies by K and Company. Anyone that knows me, knows that I love butterflies. Looking at butterflies seems to inspire me so that's the reason for adding them to my journal. The back cover also has a pocket and two tags made with Stampin' Up's Two Tags die.

I think this year is starting off well. Thanks for visiting.

Erlinda

Thoughts of Encouragement

2012-01-04T07:32:00.000-08:00

Relationships are so important in the eyes of God. As His children, He desires that we live in unity and stay connected with one another.

Beautiful Peacock

2012-01-02T07:06:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year to everyone!

A new year brings new resolutions and I had resolved not to buy anymore designer paper but then I saw this paper pad by Recollections. This pad is called Pretty as a Peacock and it is packed with beautiful paper. Okay, I weakened, but I have a new resolution. I resolve to use this pad up before the end of this month.

Just before Christmas we took a visit to the Palazzo Hotel, Las Vegas and they had this beautiful peacock exhibit.

Supplies used:

Recollections paper pad

Celebrate It glitter picks

Stampin' Up doily sizzlet die

Thanks for visiting.

Erlinda

Thoughts of Encouragement

2012-01-02T07:02:00.000-08:00

Make a conscious decision that you are going to stay in a positive frame of mind, full of faith, full of hope and full of joy.

Lost and Found Mini Album-Part 2

2011-12-30T07:29:00.000-08:00

It's Friday, the start of the last weekend of 2011!

I promised to post the rest of my Lost and Found mini album and here it is.

I'm finally using my new Spellbinder Grand Calibur and to frame my picture I used the Scalloped Edge Frame die.

Again, I used the scallop frame die with white card stock and added pink rosettes.

The Classic Scalloped Heart die was used to cut this picture and mounted it to a white doily.

Can you tell I really like this frame. It looks good in any color.

Used the Top Note die by Stampin' Up to make this frame.

I enjoyed making this mini album. All these pictures were taken at the Bellagio Hotel Las Vegas.

Thanks for visiting my blog during this past year. I hope you will continue to stop by in "2012"

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!

Erlinda

Thoughts of Encouragement

2011-12-30T07:22:00.000-08:00

God's dream for your life is so much bigger than your own. His ways and thoughts are so much higher than ours, and His plan is so much bigger than we can imagine.

Thoughts of Encouragement

2011-12-29T08:13:00.000-08:00

You can live and enjoy life to the fullest every single day because you have the Creator of Life on the inside of you.

Recycled Christmas cards

2011-12-28T18:59:00.000-08:00

Welcome to my blog!

Before you start throwing out those Christmas cards I want to share an idea I got from my up line Sandy Hancock. She recycled them to make Christmas tags!

Start by placing a Christmas card on the Top Note die by Stampin' Up and cut out a scene from the front of the card. If there is writing on the back of the front of the card, just cut a matching Top Note card stock piece to cover up the writing.

I received several very beautiful cards that I wasn't sure I wanted to cut them up. But they also made beautiful tags so it was worth it.

Score the Top Note scene that has been cut out about an 1" from the edge.

Use Sticky Strip to attach it to a plain colored piece of card stock also cut out of the Top Note. I recently bought these great pair of scissors that are glue resistant and I love them!

Punch the corner of your tag and add a pretty piece of ribbon. Stamp either "To: and From:" which I did, or stamp a Christmas verse inside the tag. Now you have several tags for next year. I posted a similar idea last year which you can view, dated December 29, 2010, titled Top Note Gift Tags.

Thanks for stopping by and please come again.

Erlinda

Lost and Found Mini Album

2011-12-28T07:45:00.000-08:00

Good morning friends, I'm back!

After a few days of celebrating Christmas and spending time with family I found some time to crop. This mini album is pretty long so I'm going to show you half today and post the rest tomorrow.

Supplies used:

My Minds Eye "Lost and Found" mini album

Martha Stewart monarch butterfly punches

Tim Holtz bird cage die

Stampin' Up doily die

Bo Bunny Olivia collection pack

Spellbinders Grand Calibur machine and dies

Stampin' Up pennant punch

Stampin' Up two tags die

Close to My Heart flower

rhinestones and pearls

Have a great day today and come back tomorrow for the second half of my mini album.

Erlinda

Thoughts of Encouragement

2011-12-28T07:44:00.000-08:00

God wants you to have an abundant life today! Ask Him to show you His overflowing favor, blessing and peace.

The Nativity Scene

2011-12-26T06:57:00.000-08:00

Good Monday morning!

This is the Nativity Scene at St. John Neumann Church, North Las Vegas, where I attended Christmas mass. My Christmas was very special this year with all my family together.

Unfortunately enjoying my family does not leave very much time to craft, so I apologize that for a few days I may not share anything.

Thanks for stopping by and please come back soon.

Erlinda

WINTER WONDERLAND

2011-12-22T08:03:00.000-08:00

Good Thursday morning friends!

This past weekend I took my granddaughters to the Belaggio Las Vegas to see the Winter Wonderland exhibit. We were amazed at the spectacular decorations. Especially breathtaking was the penguin display.

There are hundreds of beautiful poinsettias, that you cannot help take picture after picture.

Supplies used:

Winter Frolic cartridge

Sizzix large snowflake die

Recollections rhinestones

ekSuccess stickers

K and Company poinsettia stickers

Me and My Big Ideas stickers

Stickles frosted lace

Creatology foam snowflake stickers

white doily

Thank you for stopping by.

Erlinda

Thoughts of Encouragement

2011-12-22T07:57:00.000-08:00

God gently warns us that we can't expect to experience all He has for us if we deliberately insist on living in ways that disobey and dishonor Him.

COMING HOME!!

2011-12-21T07:16:00.000-08:00

Good morning and welcome to my blog!

On December 9th my son Miguel retired from the Navy after 20 years of service. I made a few page layouts to commemorate his retirement.

The Honor Guard on board the USS Freedom.

He was presented with a beautiful shadow box. On the back of the shadow box a picture of Nemo was etched. My son is an avid aquarium hobbyist.

My friend Cecy helped me create this layout. I think she did a fantastic job. You can visit her @ http://cecygarcia.blogspot.com/.

After 20 years, my son and his family are "Coming Home."

Thank you for letting me share these pages. They mean alot to me and I proudly wanted to record this event by scrapbooking my photos.

Erlinda

Thoughts of Encouragement

2011-12-21T07:10:00.000-08:00

Eternal Father, Lord of hosts, watch o'er the men who guard our coasts. Protect them from the raging seas and give them light and life and peace. Grant them from thy great throne above the shield and shelter of thy love. --Navy Hymn

My Christmas Table Setting

2011-12-20T07:16:00.000-08:00

Good morning and welcome friends.

I think I'm done and ready for Christmas with 5 days to go. I decorated my tree, bought and wrapped all the gifts and finally have my table set for our family Christmas dinner. I'm expecting a houseful of merriment with my three children and their spouses along with my six grandchildren. Oh, and a visit from Santa.

I've seen these cute utensil holders and decided to make my own. I made this one by tracing the shape of a tree on foam twice and cut half off of one to form a pocket. Then I glued the two pieces together on the sides and bottom with the glue gun. I cut 12 pieces of 5/8" wide ribbons at 4 1/2", folded, and glued the ends together. Glue the ribbons to the foam tree starting with five at the bottom, then the middle row of four and ending with three for the top. Glue a jingle bell at the top and you're done.

This is the back view of the pocket where you place your utensils. As you can see I used my fine China and sterling silverware (lol). I hope you like this idea and if you have any questions, please leave me a comment. You still have time to make a few of your own.

My table is ready and so am I.

Erlinda

Thoughts of Encouragement

2011-12-20T07:12:00.000-08:00

"Fix your thoughts on what is true and honorable and right. Think about things that are pure and lovely and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise." (Philippians 4:8)

Christmas Mini Pocket Album

2011-12-19T07:00:00.000-08:00

Are you ready for Christmas?

With only 6 days before that day, I know we're all rushing around trying to get ready for that special day. I took sometime this weekend to make this mini Christmas album. I hope you like it.

For my album I used five 4 1/8" x 9 1/2" business envelopes, then glued the flaps and cut the envelopes in half. That gave me ten pockets. Using scraps from different DSP and stickers I decorated each pocket. I also created several pockets and tags for pictures and journaling. For more detailed instructions go to:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hj85KIIAU4U&feature=plcp&context=C3c767e0UDOEgsToPDskKHAw0JlFyi3vMItQt5XRt5

Now back to getting ready for Christmas!

Erlinda

Thoughts of Encouragement

2011-12-19T06:55:00.000-08:00

If you have too much to do, with God's help you will find time to do it all.--St. Peter Canisius

LET IT SNOW!

2011-12-16T07:09:00.000-08:00

Good day to everyone!

Another week has quickly gone by and Christmas is only 9 days away. I haven't been up to the snow yet, but the cold weather makes me feel like I'm there. Unfortunately, my pictures don't do my layout justice. In person it is very glittery and it sparkles.

Supplies used:

Martha Stewart snowflake border punch

Creatology foam glitter stickers

Sizzix large snowflake die

DCWV Christmas stack

Stampin' Up Night of Navy card stock

Tim Holtz broken china distress ink

Have a safe and blessed weekend. Thanks for visiting.

Erlinda

Thoughts of Encouragement

2011-12-16T07:05:00.000-08:00

Do you believe God for something that seems impossible? We serve a great and mighty God. He can create something out of nothing.

Thank Heaven For Little Girls

2011-12-14T07:19:00.000-08:00

Good morning my blog followers!

At Joann's this week I eyed these beautiful die-cut papers by Studio 112. This one is Harvest Floral and it was only a dollar. I'm glad I bought several of them in different colors and styles.

While cleaning out my embellishments drawer I found this fancy metal frame with Thank Heaven For Little Girls by Making Memories. This was the center of my layout and everything else just fell into place.

I centered the picture of two of my granddaughters on the Tim Holtz's Weathered Clock die and added pink pearls. The small metal clock is also by Tim Holtz. The brown flowers are handmade using Stampin' Up's Blossom punch which is in the new Occasions mini catalog. Are they not pretty?

The butterflies are cut with Martha Stewart's monarch butterfly punch. Also used the Elegant Flourishes die and Journaling Tickets by Tim Holtz.

This is what I finally decided on after moving my embelishments around and framing my layout. This is going to be a surprise Christmas gift!

Thanks for joining me today and I invite you to come back again.

Erlinda

Thoughts of Encouragement

2011-12-14T07:13:00.000-08:00

Do you need strength today to overcome a challenge in your life? Call on God and He will hear you. Open your heart and by faith receive His strength and let Him empower you to live in victory all the days of your life!

Cowgirl Roundup

2011-12-12T07:20:00.000-08:00

Good Monday morning!

This was a very busy weekend and I didn't really have much time for crafting. This is a page layout that I worked on last week. I love Minnie Mouse and when I saw this kit I had to buy it.

On this page I added hemp, the cowgirl glove cut from the Old West cartridge and some pretty pink buttons.

"Roundup" was also cut from the Old West cart and everything else was part of the kit.

Thanks for visiting my blog and I hope you come back soon.

Erlinda

Thoughts of Encouragement

2011-12-12T07:17:00.000-08:00

As you make God first in your life, there is nothing that will prevent you from being all that God wants you to be!

BIRD CAGE FANTASY

2011-12-08T21:44:00.000-08:00

(Front page)

It's finally Thursday, hooray! Tomorrow my son Miguel is retiring from the Navy after 20 years. This is a big, big accomplishment and I am so proud of my son. He is married and has three children so this has not been easy. He has had to sacrifice alot. I am looking forward to attending his retirement ceremony and will most likely share some pictures of this event on Monday.

On to my post for today is this beautiful bird cage mini album made from the Maya Road chipboard book. I only posted the front of each page, but the back as well as the front are decorated with the beautiful Mariposa stack by DCWV. On the back pages is where I plan to put my pictures.

(Page 2)

(Page 3)

(Page 4)

(Page 5)

(Page 6)

(Page 7)

(back page)

Supplies used:

Maya Road bird cage book

Tim Holtz bird cage die

Recollections metal butterflies

Jolee's boutique flowers

Martha Stewart monarch butterfly punch

Martha Stewart quilt punch

DCWV Mariposa Stack DSP

Tim Holtz Distress crackle paint (vintage photo)

Mod Podge gloss

Recollections rhinestones and pearls

Stampin' Up Large Paper Doily sizzlits die

Misc. ribbons

Hope you enjoyed this post, I had a great time creating this album. Have a great weekend and I invite you to come back next week.

Erlinda

Thoughts of Encouragement

2011-12-08T21:40:00.000-08:00

When we allow God to be at the center of our life, we can smile and rejoice.

A CHRISTMAS SURPRISE!

2011-12-07T07:25:00.000-08:00

Good morning and welcome to my blog!

I've been working on this mini album for several weeks and I finally finished. This album was made with the help of my friend Cecy. You can view her version of this album @ http://cecygarcia.blogspot.com/2011/11/christmas-surprise.html

Supplies used:

Graphic 45 Christmas Emporium paper stack

BoBunny Father Christmas paper stack
Billionaire cartridge

Recollections Christmas stickers

Tim Holtz edger dies

Rhinestones

Stampin' Up Petals-a-Plenty embossing folder

spiral binding wire

Darice designer fur

Stickles

Have a blessed day and thanks for stopping by.

Erlinda

Thoughts of Encouragement

2011-12-07T07:16:00.000-08:00

When you listen to the wisdom of God and make the choice to obey it, you can make the right decisions in life every single time.

SLEEP-OVER CROP

2011-12-05T07:25:00.000-08:00

This weekend went by so fast, I guess because I was having so much fun. Our sleep-over crop was fabulous. The above snowman canvas was one of the projects made by Isela. Isn't it wonderful!

Isela was the grand prize winner. Here she is on the left with Cecy next to her enjoying the moment.

From left to right, some of our attendees were Isela, Jasmin, Kimberly, and Dawn.

Here's another project that Kimberly made. She gave me an early Christmas gift--my own personalized bookmark. Thanks, Kimberly!

Cecy made this cute gingerbread girl banner. So cute that I want to make one myself.

Jackie and Cecy were busy working on finishing their projects.

Jasmin made this cute gingerbread man mini album. Our crop come to an end, but it was obvious that everyone had a great time.

Have a great week and thanks for visiting.

Erlinda

Thoughts of Encouragement

2011-12-05T07:20:00.000-08:00

As you praise God, He will fill you with His joy and pour out His abundant blessings in every area of your life. Take time today to praise Him.

MEDALLION CHRISTMAS TREE

2011-12-02T07:20:00.000-08:00

Good Friday morning and welcome!

Have you seen these cute medallion trees made with the scoring tools? I found the directions and measurements for my tree on http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICagOzkys_o

I decided to place my tree on top of a small terracotta pot. I painted the rim with red acrylic paint.

To decorate my tree I punched out numerous 1/2" circles and glued them to the tree as ornaments.

I didn't know which way I liked it better, so I'm not going to glue the tree to the pot until I can decide. The medallions are easy to make, but because there are 11 layers to the tree it is a bit time-consuming but worth the time. You will need 6 sheets of 12 x 12 designer paper.

I'm having so much fun decorating for Christmas, are you?

Have a blessed weekend and thanks for stopping by.

Erlinda

Thoughts of Encouragement

2011-12-02T07:14:00.000-08:00

Exalt God's name today and lift him up! As you honor and magnify the Lord above your circumstances, He will become bigger in your life.

Christmas Card Holder

2011-11-30T07:17:00.000-08:00

It's beginning to look like Christmas at my house. We got the tree up and I have my red poinsettias adorning my living room. Every year when I start getting Christmas cards I place them on the tree or on a table. This year they're going inside the pocket of this page layout that I posted on November 4, 2011. I altered it a bit to suit my purpose. Added another tree and some red satin ribbon to hang it. I painted a 12 x 12 white canvas with red acrylic paint and then glued the page layout onto it using red sticky tape.

Right above the stockings I created a pocket to store my Christmas cards. You can also put a picture on the canvas and store pictures instead of cards or you can even put your letters to Santa.

Hope you liked this idea and would appreciate your comments.

Erlinda

Thoughts of Encouragement

2011-11-30T07:14:00.000-08:00

What do you have in your hand that you can use to bless someone else? Take a step today and set the blessing of God into motion in your life.

Thoughts of Encouragement

2011-11-28T06:58:00.000-08:00

When you magnify the Lord, you aren't changing him. You are making Him bigger in your life than your problems and circumstances. Make a decision today not to magnify your problems, but magnify our God.

ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS

2011-11-27T17:52:00.000-08:00

Good morning and welcome!

Hope everyone enjoyed their Thanksgiving. Now its time to get ready for Christmas. I found this Santa designer sheet by My Minds Eye and immediately knew I had to have it.

As you can probably guess, "All I Want For Christmas" is scrap booking stuff. This phrase was cut with the Winter Frolic cartridge.

You can flip the presents open and add four Christmas pictures inside.

The Christmas wreath was cut from the Trim the Tree cart and the fireplace is cut from the Joys of the Season cart. Recollections stickers were used for the stockings. Also added red rhinestones and red glitter to the wreath.

The tree is a sticker by Recollections and the gifts were hand-cut from a designer sheet of the Merry Christmas stack by DCWV. Santa was altered by adding white flocking to his suit and red glitter on his candy cane and hat.

Thanks for stopping by and I invite you to come again.

Erlinda

SWEET MEMORIES

2011-11-25T01:20:00.000-08:00

Hope everyone had a blessed and safe Thanksgiving. Probably like everyone else, I over ate, but today starts the holiday diet (more eating). Sweet Memories were made this Thanksgiving at my home. Surrounded by my family it was another year filled with good things.

After our family dinner we went to some of the Black Friday sales. I bought this pretty paper stack called "The Ballet" by Recollections at a steal for $7 and a couple of Martha Stewart punches that were also on sale.

The other supplies that I used were:

Martha Stewart fancy punch

Winter Frolic cartridge

Jolee's boutique flowers

Purple glitter paper

Tim Holtz's Elegant Flourishes die

Have a great weekend and thanks for visiting.

Erlinda

Thoughts of Encouragement

2011-11-25T01:19:00.000-08:00

As you make God first in your life, there is nothing that will prevent you from being all that God wants you to be.

Christmas cards

2011-11-22T13:48:00.000-08:00

OMG! There's only 10 more days before our "Sleep-Over" crop. We have several spots left if you want to join us for a relaxing and fun filled crop. The dates are Friday and Saturday, December 2 and 3, 2011. For more info check the right-hand column under My List of Classes.

We have several Make and Take projects and these Christmas cards are one of them.

Don't wait any longer, call to reserve your spot for our crop. Come and unwind from the Black Friday frenzy. We have a fabulous Grand Prize that you will not want to miss.

Thanks for visiting my blog.

Erlinda

Santa's Workshop Memories Tin

2011-11-21T07:14:00.000-08:00

Good Monday morning and welcome!

Friday night I had a PMS crop night and it was so much fun with new friends, lots of food and creativity overflowing. This memories tin was one of the projects I worked on using the Christmas Emporium collection by Graphic 45. I must warn you this is a long post, so here we go....

.... and finally the end.

Supplies:

Graphic 45 DSP

Recollections stickers

4-3/4" x 5-1/2" metal tin

red satin ribbon

red sticky tape

2 pieces of red card stock measuring 5" x 12" and scored @ 4" and 8" (accordion fold)

diamond Stickles

Xmas red Stickles

Thank you for visiting.

Erlinda

Thoughts of Encouragement

2011-11-21T07:08:00.000-08:00

When you walk with the Lord, you will find supernatural peace that passes all understanding, and you will live in success all the days of your life.

A Very Merry Chrstmas

2011-11-18T07:22:00.000-08:00

Good morning and welcome!

Another week has passed and Christmas is fast approaching. Lately I've bought several great Christmas stacks, so I need to use them. For this page layout I used the Merry Christmas stack by DCWV.

The title was cut from the Winter Frolic cartridge and both the single snowflakes and edges are Martha Stewart punches. Added rhinestone brads to the large snowflakes.

This beautiful reindeer is a wooden ornament that I painted white and then added Dazzling Diamonds glitter by Stampin' Up. The wooden reindeer is by ArtMinds which I found at Michael's for a $1 (what a bargain).

Hope you have a blessed weekend and come back for more Christmas projects.

Erlinda

Thoughts of Encouragement

2011-11-18T07:13:00.000-08:00

Keep your mind focused on the good things God has done in your life.

An ABC Primer Box

2011-11-16T07:07:00.000-08:00

Good morning and welcome!

I've been working on this project for several weeks and finally was able to finish it. With the help of my friend Cecy who helped me cut the pieces to form the box, I decorated it with designer paper An ABC Primer by Graphic 45. The box measures 8" x 8".

Inside the box is housed my mini album that I posted on October 13, 2011. This DSP lends its self so easily to decorating any project. I love all the vintage images.

Supplies used:

Graphically Speaking cartridge

An ABC Primer Collection

chipboard

sticky tape

Tm Holtz distress tea dye ink

I enjoyed making both the box and mini album and consider this an heirloom that I will save for many years for my children and grandchildren.

Thank you for following my blog.

Erlinda

Thoughts of Encouragement

2011-11-16T07:04:00.000-08:00

Every time we open God's word, we can expect God to speak directly into our lives. What He says is for our good.

Home Made Recipes Book

2011-11-14T06:45:00.000-08:00

Good Monday morning and welcome to my blog.

Hope everyone had a safe weekend. I went to a crop at Scrappn' Time on Saturday and made this "home made recipes" book. Using the Mrs. Claus's Kitchen stack it was easy to decorate.

Supplies used:

Mrs. Claus's Kitchen stack by DCWV

From My Kitchen cartridge

Sweet Tooth Boxes cartridge

Wood embossing folder by Cuttlebug

Cinch spiral binding wires

Let's Eat sticker sheet by TPC Studio

Iridescent rhinestones by Recollections

Thanks for visiting!

Erlinda

Thoughts of Encouragement

2011-11-14T06:35:00.000-08:00

Whatever God supplies for any of us, whatever blessings He places in our lives, He entrusts to us as stewards. It's all still His--our spouse, our children and everything else.

Thoughts of Encouragement

2011-11-11T07:11:00.000-08:00

"Keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you. (Matthew 7:7).

SWEET TOOTH BOXES

2011-11-10T22:08:00.000-08:00

Good Friday and welcome!

I recently participated in Cricut's 5th Anniversary Sweepstakes game and won $20 which I used to purchase the Sweet Tooth Boxes cartridge. Last night I decided to play with my new cart and I cut the above scalloped tags.

This cart is a great addition to my library of Cricut cartridges. It not only cuts several shapes of boxes, it also cuts houses, tags, bows, and words.

I love the bow. It is really quick and easy to put together.

This is the cute cupcake box.

For information and to enter the Cricut sweepstakes go to:

http://www.cricut5th.com/index.aspx?utm_source=Cricut%2bBlog&utm_medium=banner&utm_term=Cricut%2b5th%2bAnniversary%2bPromotion&utm_content=Cricut%2b5th%2bAnniversary%2bPromotion&utm_campaign=Cricut%2b5th%2bAnniversary%2bPromotion

Have a safe and blessed weekend my friends and don't forget to come back.

Erlinda

GOBBLE

2011-11-10T07:03:00.000-08:00

Do your know where your Turkey is???

Thanksgiving is only two weeks away and many of us are already making preparations for this special day. My family will probably be coming to my house for Thanksgiving dinner, but I won't be cooking the turkey. My daughter-in-law and son will be in charge of the turkey and I will be preparing the ham and another side dish.

I plan to take a nice family picture and place it on this layout.

The base of this layout is a sheet of designer paper from the Mrs. Claus's Kitchen stack by DCWV. Everything else on my Gobble page was cut from the Create a Critter cartridge.

I'm in love with my turkey, isn't he so cute? I don't think I will be eating this bird (lol).

Thanks for visiting and have a blessed day.

Erlinda

Thoughts of Encouragement

2011-11-10T06:55:00.000-08:00

When we face problems, there's a real peace when we understand God is in complete control, not just of our circumstances, but God is in control of our enemies.

SWEET HOLIDAY WISHES

2011-11-09T06:44:00.000-08:00

We're half ways into the week and Christmas is fast approaching. My friend Cecy and I are organizing a "Sleep-Over" crop which we're excited about. It is scheduled for Friday, December 2 and Saturday, December 3. We are going to do several Make and Take projects and this gingerbread boy layout is one of them. Isn't he cute?

The gingerbread boy is a foam shape by Christmas House. The title is cut from the Winter Frolic cartridge and the candy is cut from Joys of the Season cartridge. The snowflakes were made with Martha Stewart punches.

I was undecided as to where to place the embellishments so I moved them around a bit. Which one do you like? The gingerbread boy is embellished with designer paper, punched snowflakes, punched heart buttons, wiggly eyes and cheeks colored with pink chalk.

We still have several spots available for our Sleep-over Crop. If you're interested, please contact me via email: erlindastamps@gmail.com.

Thanks for stopping by.

Erlinda

Thoughts of Enouragement

2011-11-09T06:40:00.000-08:00

Put your trust in the Lord. He knows your past, lives in your present, and has great plans for your future.

Stitched Stockings

2011-11-07T06:22:00.000-08:00

Another weekend has gone by so quickly. I was very busy with our church craft fair and my daughter's birthday that I didn't get much time to craft. This is a quick Christmas card I worked on.

(Stitched Stockings (#123784)

This is a great Stampin' Up set to create your own Christmas cards and it coordinates with the Stocking Builder punch.

(Stocking Builder Punch #124095)

The punch makes it extremely easy to cut a perfect stocking. Both items can be found in the Holiday Mini catalog which ends January 3, 2012.

Thanks for visiting my blog and please come back again.

Erlinda

Thoughts of Encouragement

2011-11-07T06:20:00.000-08:00

No matter how significant or insignificant your position in life may seem to you, God has put you there for a unique purpose that only you can fulfill.