Beautiful Blogger Award

Yay! My first award! I have to say thanks to Dayna at Buggin' Out for this awesome award! She is so creative and talented! I am always blown away by her layouts! I especially love her layouts of her wedding and gorgeous baby girl! Plus she is a Wisco girl so you know she's awesome! Here are the rules for this award: add a link and a note about the person who gave you this award and then pass this award on to 5 people you recently found and love. You also have to share 7 things about yourself. Easy-peasy lemon squeezy!



Here are some of the blogs that I really love!

A Sprinkling Of Glitter
Queenies
Carol's Cards
A Necessary Creativity

Ann's Creative Nook

Now for a little bit about me!

1. I graduated from University of Arizona with my doctorate in pharmacy (Pharm. D.) last year. I only made people call me Dr. Katie during the week of graduation ( : It took me six years but I had a lot fun and it was totally worth it.2. I love animals! I love all animals and I love going to zoos and aquariums. I have the sweetest yorkie who is the most loyal and smart little guy. Here he is taking his medicine after a foot injury:3. I love to travel! My favorite places to go are Maine, California, and anywhere with a beautiful beach. Living in AZ, Las Vegas is the perfect weekend trip for me. Here is a pic of David and me from one of our many Vegas trips:4. I love to ski! My dad taught me how to ski when I was a little girl and I have been going every winter ever since!5. I recently got into archery! My bf gave me a bow a few years ago and has been teaching me ever since. I love picking up new hobbies.

6. I have the most wonderful younger brother. He is smart, funny and always there for me. 7. I am a TV junkie! I love my DVR- speeding through commercials is the best. My favorites range from the high-brow, intellectually stimulating shows like Frontline, Independent Lens, Nova (basically anything on PBS!) to the guilty pleasures like 16 and Pregnant and Teen Mom. I love anything that can make me laugh and I also love medical/crime shows (House, Bones, NCIS.)


Well, those are just a few things about me. Thanks for letting me share them!


Thanks again Dayna!

Welcome Spring!

Wow! It's been a while since I've posted a new project! I've been focused on my new personal blog, This Is Katie. Check it out if you have some time! I just wanted to post a few things I've been working on lately. I recently discovered the joys of digital scrapbooking. I created this little Happy Easter project:I love that the little chick is looking at us. The frame is one of the many awesome freebies at Just So Scrappy, which I found on Lori's Freebie List. These sites are amazing! The rest was added in Power Point. I am also playing along with the Easter theme at I Love Digi Challenge, Paper Play Challenges, C.R.A.F.T, Dare U 2 Digi Stamp,

I also made a VERY quick little project for a part of my friend's little girl's birthday present. I left it for the last minute so I didn't get to decorate it the way I wanted, but it did get the "how did you get that stuff in there?" response I was hoping for! If you have never made one you should! Easy and fun! Just cut a flap in the plastic 2 liter soda bottle where the label normally would be and then decorate your own paper label and cover the opening. Easy peasy! I am sharing this project at Creative Inspirations for their Anything But A Card challenge. I also wanted to share the awesome package Ann at Ann's Creative Nook sent me for winning one of her challenges. She sent me some brads, buttons, chipboard shapes, and the cutest Luau stamps! I can't wait to use these! If you have not checked out her blog, you should head on over! She always picks great challenges!

Thanks for stopping by!
~Katie

Of All The Fish In The Sea...

This is another quick card I made recently. As you can tell I love my Cuttleug "Love Heart" die and have used it again this week! I also love my Anya stamps and this mermaid Anya may be one of my favorites! The black stripes are ribbon and I used my favorite Martha Stewart border punch and my cuttlebug circles embossing folder. I used silver ink to give my love heart some sparkle and dimension and some chalks to liven up the mermaid's skin and tail. Hope you all enjoy it!

Here are some of the challenges I am going to enter this week:
Saturday Spotlight- Clean It Up (Clean and Simple)
Paper Play- Just Because
S2G Challenge- Green (Mermaid's Tail)
Crafty Creations- One Color (Mostly Blue)
Creative Card Crew- Celebration
Cupcake Craft- Circles
Cuttlebug Spot- Green
Lexi's Creations- Anything Goes
Crazy 4 Challenges- All About Texture
Stamp, Scrap, Doodle- Sparkle (Silver Ink)
Crafty Card Makers- Color Theory: Analogous- Blue, Purple, Green
Practical Scrappers- Chalks/Ink (Mermaid and Heart)
Die Cuts R Us- Sketch

Thanks in advance for all your comments! I love the feedback!

For A Lovely Couple

This is a quick card I made for my best friend. She got engaged and asked me to be her maid of honor! I made this for her to say congrats and thanks for such a great honor! (If anyone has great bridal shower tips and ideas- let me know!)

I used my Cuttlebug for the embossing, Greeting Farm for the cute stamp, black and white polka dot ribbon, and a silver pen for the details.

Here are a few challenges I am entering:

• Ann's Creative Nook- Silver (XOs and the heart) in honor of George Washington's appearance of the quarter for Presidents Day- http://annscreativenook.blogspot.com/
• The Cute and Girly- LOVE- http://bythecuteandgirly.blogspot.com/
• Anya Ink- Monochromatic (Red)- http://anyaink.blogspot.com/
• Little Paper Shop- Distressing- http://littlepapershop.blogspot.com/
• The Pink Elephant- Ribbon- http://thepinkelephantchallenge.blogspot.com/
• Cupcake Craft Challenge- Keep It Simple- http://cupcakecraftchallenges.blogspot.com/
• Kaboodle- Spots and Stripes- http://kaboodledoodles.blogspot.com/
• Practical Scrappers- Flowers (In bride's hair) http://www.practicalscrappers.com/
• Die Cuts R Us- No Patterned Paper- http://www.diecutsrusdesignteam.blogspot.com/
• Design Dollies- Honor a Woman in Your Life- http://designdollies.blogspot.com/
• Flourishes- Favorites- http://www.flourishesnewsletter.blogspot.com/
• Spoon Full of Sugar- Spring- http://aspoonfullofsugarchallenge.blogspot.com/
• Little Red Wagon- Ribbon- http://lilredwagon.blogspot.com/
• The Pixie Cottage- Love- http://www.thepixiecottage.blogspot.com/
• The Crafting Pot- Valentine- http://thecraftingpot.blogspot.com/
• Pals Paper Arts- Keep It Simple Sweetie- http://www.palspaperarts.com/
• Colour Create- http://colourcreatechallenge.blogspot.com/
• Frosted Designs- Polka Dots- http://frosteddesigns.blogspot.com/
• Stamp Something- Spring- http://stampchallenges.blogspot.com/
• Crafty Calendar- Love&Friendship- http://craftycalendarchallenge.blogspot.com/
• Our Creative Corner- Old is New- http://www.ourcreativecorner6.blogspot.com/
• Anyone For Anya- Flowers (In Bride's Hair)-http://anyoneforanya.blogspot.com/
• Creative Inspirations- Red&Black- http://creativeinspirationschallenge.blogspot.com/
• Stampin' Sisters In Christ- God's Love- http://stampinsistersinchrist.blogspot.com/

Hope she likes it and you all do too! Thanks for stopping by and I love all the sweet comments!

#1 Teacher for Tara

Hi everyone! One of my friends recently graduated from college and will soon be starting a teaching career. I made her this bookmark to let her know I am thinking of her. I used my Cricut and for the apple and "#1" cuts. I used a stamp and digi stamp from the Greeting Farm for the cute teacher and grad girls. I added some details with some silver, gold, white and red pens.

I also entered this in a few challenges:

• By The Cute and Girly: NEW- for my friend's new job! http://bythecuteandgirly.blogspot.com/
• Caardvarks:RED- http://www.caardvarks.blogspot.com/
• Anya Ink:NO Patterned Paper- http://anyaink.blogspot.com/
• Incy Wincy Designs:Ribbon- http://incywincydesigns.blogspot.com/
• Pollycraft: Red&White- http://pollycraftchallengeblog.blogspot.com/
• Die Cuts R Us: Ribbon- http://www.diecutsrusdesignteam.blogspot.com/
• Spoon Full of Sugar: Freestyle- http://aspoonfullofsugarchallenge.blogspot.com/
• Playdate Cafe: Red/Blue/White/Black- http://theplaydatecafe.blogspot.com/
• Quixotic Challenge: Old Stamp- http://quixoticpaperie.blogspot.com/
• Crafty Creations: Celebration- Celebrating my friend's graduation- http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.com/
• Charisma Cardz: Fruity- http://www.charismacardz.blogspot.com/
• CRAFT Challenge: RED- http://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/
• Daring Cardmakers: Pointy- The points on the #1 and grad cap- http://daringcardmakers.blogspot.com/
• Crafty Calendar: Warm Colors- http://craftycalendarchallenge.blogspot.com/
• Stamp, Scrap, Doodle:Spring- http://ssdschallenge.blogspot.com/
• Bee Crafty- Fav Colors (primary) (digi=grad anya)- http://bee-crafty.blogspot.com/
• Hope Stamps Eternal- Photo Inspiration (red from robot)- http://hopestampseternal.blogspot.com/
• Stampin' Sisters in Christ: A Touch of Green (Leaves and #1)- http://stampinsistersinchrist.blogspot.com/
• Pile It On: Warm Wishes (Warm Colors)- http://pileitonchallenge.blogspot.com/
• Sassy Designs by Susie: Red/white/blue- http://sassydesignsbysusie.blogspot.com/

Thanks for looking! ( :

Rudolph Was Here...

Happy 2010 everybody! I am back from a holiday hiatus and thought I would share this cute lil Rudolph card. He is cute from the Cricut Animal Kingdom cartridge with googly eyes and glitter glue on his nose. I did a little distressing/shading with chalks around his head and mouth.
I also used some scrap winter paper and ribbon (which says "Santa's on his way!") as well as a snowflake and heart punch. I am entering it in a few challenges:

• Crafty Cardmakers- What's New Challenge: I bought myself some new glitter glue recently http://craftycardmakers.blogspot.com/
• Practical Scrappers- Glitter/Bling: Glitter on his nose! http://www.practicalscrappers.com/
• Die Cuts R Us- Leftovers: The patterned paper and ribbon http://diecutsrusdesignteam.blogspot.com/
• Design Dollies- Wintery: http://designdollies.blogspot.com/
• Creative Card Crew- Distressing: http://creativecardcrew.blogspot.com/
• Creative Inspirations-New Products (glitter): http://www.cinspirations.blogspot.com/
• Creative Belli Blog- Glitter: http://www.bellichallenge.blogspot.com/
• ABC Challenge- Layers: http://abc-challenge.blogspot.com/
• Crafty Cats- Bright&Sparkly: http://www.craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/
• Daring Cardmakers- Garnet: http://daringcardmakers.blogspot.com/

Thanks for looking!

Our First Ski Trip Together Layouts

This is a couple of 8x8 layouts of the first time my boyfriend and I went skiing together. I love that skiing is a hobby we can share!

I love the torn paper look on this layout! It reminds me of snow. I entered it in the paper tearing challenge at Frosted Designs and the distress challenge at Little Red Wagon. I also entered it in the snowflakes challenge at One Stop Craft Challenge and at KL Stampin N Scrappin. I also entered it in the Christmas challenge at Pollycraft Challenge,Belli challenge, and Papertake Weekly. The challenge at 3 Clovers was Christmas with no red or green. The Crafty Calendar Challenge was to show weather and I went snow for this one. I also entered in the Allsorts Challenge for the Christmas song, "White Christmas." The challenge at Christmas Blog Challenge was no Christmas stamps and no Christmas patterned paper. The monthly challenges at Creatalicious Challenge and Cute and Girly were for winter/Christmas projects.

I'm thinking about putting the date or some journaling underneath the picture of us together, so I will add that pic once I get it done. Thanks so much for stopping by!