"Inspiration from a Blog Hop"

"2011 Resolutions- What's Yours????"

Thanks to all who participated in the "New Years" Blog Hop.  I really enjoyed reading all of your resolutions.  Whether  personal or scrapbook related....at least you have a plan......Though I did not have a long list of resolutions, I was inspired by many of yours and decided to put a few in a layout......  Thanks for the inspiration ladies....(click on pics for larger image)....

I think I will frame this .......for a lil inspiration throughout the year.......(hehe...)....Thanks for Looking....

Heat Embossing

We R Memorykeepers- Sew Easy- (cross)

I also  used a tool I purchased and never used.  The WeRMemorykeeper "Sew Easy" piercing tool.  Wow......I love the results.....  I also used the 'Rub n Buf' to accent the edges of my layout..... 

Recipe
American Crafts Black/White  Card Stock
Resolutions - Computer generated
Silver Grafix Metallic Cardstock
Provo Craft Don Juan cart- 2", 1.5", and 1"
WeRMemorykeepers "Sew Easy" Piercer and piercing mat
2011  mini calendar
Basic Grey arrow clear stamp
Versamark waterstamp pad
Silver Embossing powder
Heat Embossing Gun
Silver leaf  'Rub n Buf'
Tim Holtz Symphony Tissue Tape
DMC Craft Thread #6160
Red heart

6x6 "Christmas Spirit" Mini Card using 12x12 CS

A lil "Christmas Spirit" to share using a 12x12 sheet of Cardstock.  In the "Spirt of Christmas"...Wishing All a "Blessed and Peaceful" Holiday....

                                                      

Heat Embossing - "Thinking of You" Card

Yay...This is a card that I created using the heat embossing technique...I know, not a big deal huh?????.....But I have not created anything using this technique in quite some time...."Heat Embossing" is the challenge this week on the Sistas Blog.

http://thesistas-challenges.blogspot.com/

And we now have a "Design Team". "Yay"...........The team was set up to show different takes on the challenges that are posted weekly. Presently, there are 3 Design Team members on a 5 member Design Team( as we are sure it will grow pretty fast)..... a couple of slots are open for anyone that is interested in submitting a project that they feel shows their creativity,technique and style . So Yes.....we are looking for "A Few Good Ladies"........(I know, I stole that title......hehe.....). So, if interested shoot us an email to the gmail account on the Sistas Blog. Thank you to the ladies that are a part of the Design Team.

The instructions and cards created by the design team are posted on The Sistas Blog. Go over and take a look.....and don't forget , if interested in joining the team, feel free to submit your interest via email.

Here is the card I submitted for this weeks challenge. TFL