Hello Butterfly!!

I always feel like the cards I send in the mail need to be hand made....even when I don't feel like or have the time to make them. It often makes me send out cards and gifts later than I should because I need to make the card. Remember that Dunkin Donuts ad, with the man that gets up at like 3 or 4 in the morning and stumbles around saying....time to make the donuts...lol...thats how I feel sometimes with my card making...so...I decided to make a card anytime I was crafting around....and start a stash of them so when I need one, I don't feel like the Dunkin Donuts man! Oh and don't get me wrong...I love making cards and the warm fuzzy you get from sending them...I also...love Dunkin Donuts {and it's a real good thing we don't have any around here!}
Here is the first one for my stash.....

I made it for the feature over at P K Glitz. Gotta love glitter!! You can see the supplies I used for it over there.
I'm off to go shopping...I need an art journal and some other fun items....
Hope you are having a terrific day!!

Lil' Chocolate Bunnies!

Happy Thursday!! You know what that means!!?! Tomorrow...is Friday!! Wooohooo! I have been on a new schedule adding in Hip Hop classes and Soccer and possibly swim team, all starting this past week for the Girls! They have something everyday but Friday!!! Why is it always so hard adjusting to new schedules? Crazy I tell you!!!

I have been busy in the craft shack as well... P K Glitz asked me if they could feature me on their blog and I said...Yes, Please!! That meant making some crafty goodness with some of their yummy glitter...{Okay!} Since Easter is coming I needed to start on some treats....

Bunny Love!! I used a couple of PTI stamps to make the tags and after coloring with Copics, I glittered around the tag as well as the bunnies adorable little heart tails! These make such a fun little treat! Who doesn't love a chocolate bunny?? YUM!!!

I have a request in for cereal/marshmallow treats for Easter. So I'll be making some of those soon. I made Lucky Charm treats for St. Patricks day and honestly, I just don't think anything can top those! Have you ever made them with Lucky Charms? I'm not kidding...they are the best treats, Ever!!! I was having trouble not eating them all! Seriously....so I'm not sure I can top those!

If you want to take a peek at what else I made this week, you can hop over to the P K Glitz blog and read the feature! Too Fun!!

Thanks for stopping by today! I love that you did!

{Giveaway} Spooktackular Halloween Yum!!

Contest is Now Closed!! Stayed tuned for the Winner!!! Thanks for Entering!!

Copic Markers, Frightening Flowers, Scary Ribbon....Oh My!!

I've been wanting to have a giveaway for a while now...for fun...so today is the day! This giveaway is perfect for making some sweet Halloween treats of your own!!
Do you want to win all of this frighteningly fun swag?
It includes:
A beautiful set of 12 Copic Sketch Markers. 2 Packages of Prima Flowers, one in Orange and one in purple. A small wooden casket to paint with a little Martha Stewart rubber skeleton in it. 3 plastic spiders. 32 Orange carnival tickets tied in twine. Hand dyed ribbon in Purple, green and orange {4yds each}. "Trick" Jeni Bowlin bingo card. 3 yards of black tulle. 5 small bags. 2 yards orange and white, Divine Twine. Mini paint bucket. Med. test tube. Small rectangular metal hinged tin. Glitter Glitz in Egyptian Treasure 1/4oz. and One Clear Mini stamp.

Here's what you gotta do to be in it, to win it:
There are 3 ways to win....

1. Go "Like" HappyLittleArt on Facebook then suggest my page to your family and friends. Leave me a comment letting me know you did!! One entry.

2. Help Spread the word...blog about this giveaway on your blog or post on your sidebar, with a link back here. You can even use the blog candy picture above! Then leave me another comment here letting me know you did so I can go check out your blog! One entry.

3. Become a Follower of this blog and leave me another comment answering the following question...what you would like to see more of on my blog? One entry.

For a bonus entry..any purchase made in my etsy store during this giveaway will also receive one entry too!

This giveaway ends...October 15th so I can ship it out to you in time for Halloween.
Fun!!!!

A Thanks and Goodbye.....

Well...This is my last post for the P K Glitz blog, at least as a Design Team member! While they have asked me to stay on, I have decided I need to work on getting more going in my etsy store and have a few other things in the works, including taking some college graphics classes and possibly teaching scrapbooking classes locally!

I have so enjoyed "meeting" all the girls and playing with all the products!! I know I will use P K Glitz products in future projects so you'll see the sparkly stuff here...because really....who can create without glitter around????? So Thanks, P K Glitz, for having me and for all the fun!!!

Just a quick Tip!!

Its crazy busy around here....School starts tomorrow and its been shopping and registering and lots of end of the summer complaining about having to come in early and go to bed on time and the dread of getting up in the morning....but I'm happy about it...and after tomorrow, they will be too...because...School is Cool!!

I did this tip for the P K Glitz website and thought I'd share it here too. The tip is that you can use acrylic paint with your stamps and it will act as glue too! woohooo...

I took a little Inkadinkado spider stamp and painted it lightly with black acrylic paint….stamped it and then poured Glitter Glitz in Black all over it….

I waited until it dried. Then brushed off the excess glitter and….a cool and different looking little spider!!

Try it with white paint and snowflakes stamps and Crystal Clear Glitter Glitz for a really pretty snowy sparkle……the ideas are endless…
Well...I'm off...its 104 degrees here after 6pm and its sticky and sweaty...tomorrow is suppose to be even hotter...and I need to get organized!!! ahhhhhhhhh.........
Oh...and.....I'll be having a HAPPY giveaway here soon...so don't forget to check back....

Acting Silly!!

Grammy and the Girls all acting silly!! Gotta Love Them!! Here is a fun layout that I did for P K Glitz. I love having glittered letters and I love using supplies I already have. Using what you have.....unglittered letters and fabulous glitter equals fabulously glittered letters! The Prickley Pear stamp worked perfectly on the card stock too...added just the right amount of interest! Love that!! (Speaking of Prickley Pear...I really want their Butterfly stamps and matching Die...YUM!!..Go look!!!!) You can get some of the flowers and the cancelled postage stamps in my esty store....they are such Happy Embellishments!!
*And just in case, you're reading Mom, I'm thinking its time "Grammy" came out and visited here!! hint, hint..Just saying....

This week FLEW by!! College classes are starting for one. Next week will be the final week of Summer for the other two. Seems like every Kid had sleepovers here at one point or another this week. One got home from camp, one is now going camping...Its Crazy around here!! Family Fun is also this weekend and I have yet to figure out what were doing! Any Ideas???? Inexpensive but Fun!!??? Really...help me think of something....

A House Fit for A Fairy!!

Family Fun last month came around and we decided to go to a local Wildlife Museum. There were lots of different types of birds. We saw the HUGE Bald Eagles and even measured our own arms to see what type of Eagle we were closest to, in wing span. There were Big Ravens and lots of different Owls. When we were done touring, we headed out to the craft store and everybody picked a birdhouse to paint. I picked a small one. One that could fit a little bird but even more perfect for a little Woodland Fairy!

Of course I thought....What kind of Fairy wouldn't want their roof and floor sprinkled with Fairy Dust? I couldn't’t think of any, so after I painted it…I used Modge Podge to adhere beautiful Glitter Crystals in Crystal Clear from P K Glitz, all over it!! Love it!! I'm quite certain I could use these Crystals on Everything!!!

I hope you have fun plans this weekend and if not, I still hope that you flitter forth like fairies and accomplish a many great things!

August Already???

This layout was so fun to make! I'm sure it was probably made easy to do by the fact that the subjects in this picture are some of my most favorite peeps, ever!! =:O) I made this layout for P K Glitz. I used their China Red Glitter Glitz on one of the embellishments and also on the journaling tag (which I kinda cropped out of the photo..oops!) It is such a beautiful red! Like a sparkle burst of fun! I love this color....really!!!

I think what's even more fun is that I'm going to be offering a couple of different embellishment packs in my etsy store this week with fabric flowers and homemade paper goodness! I hope you'll like them. Here is a close up of some of the embellishments! Some of which are already in my shop!! FUN!!

It's hard to believe its August already! Where did the summer go? Why does it seem the lazy days and carefree nights begin to end before they have even begun? Now is the time for getting back to schedules and alarm clocks, hurried mornings and lunch money. I'm happy and kinda sad. While the Kids are still having fun with different activities, I am missing the big excitement of a family trip which we did not take this year due to our own "economic situation". I miss the long flight and road stops on the drive of getting to somewhere fun. Did you go somewhere this summer? A place you feel refreshed and ready to start again? What was the best part of it? Where do you want to go next? I'm still hopeful for a weekend away. The beach is calling me and I'll be here just looking for a way to pick up and answer that call!

Life is Sweet.....Enjoy!!!

Just another quick post....another card I did for P K Glitz! I used some more Glitter Pearls...I've decided, I really like them!! I wanted the strawberry lemonade to look more real. Not just flat so I used some Helmar glue which I smeared onto the jar...I think it kinda looks wet and has some movement.

I love the look of the quilted background and wish I had quilted it some more....How happy would it be to be sipping some Strawberry Lemonade right now out of a mason jar with a sprig of mint??!! I found a yummy recipe I wanted to try....just look at this deliciousness from Life's Ambrosia YUM!!! Doesn't it just make you want to have some ??

Hard to believe school is back on in just 3 weeks!! Working on a couple of cute back to school items and a few things for the etsy shop. Is there ever enough time??!! I vow to see a Beach before school starts again! I think a trip to Lake Tahoe is a must do...
Are you having some fun this summer!!? Does it seem to be whizzing by???

Just Popping in to say HI!!

Wow! I just popped in to say "HI"....I made this card using the Glitter Pearls from P K Glitz. If you haven't tried this stuff its BEAUTIFUL! Truly YUMMY!!! Pop over there for all the details!

Its been a busy week and hard to believe summer will be over in less than a month...
After the Girls got out of Vacation Bible School we went to the pool and I played water football with the Boys.....Two days later, I think my arms almost fell off from being so sore. I can't keep up with 24 years olds...what the heck was I thinking??? The oldest called to check on me the next day....he says "Mom, are you sore today?" I said "a little" he said..."Wow, I am!!!!" hmmmmmm....maybe I can keep up! =:O)
The Girls are still sleeping so I'm trying to figure out something fun to do today. I really want to go to the u pick farms and pick fruits (Im feeling a jam and pie making day coming on) or maybe the Garlic Festival?! I have an almost finished layout sitting on my desk, so Since Honey is going to work for a couple of hours this morning, I'm going to finish it and then close up shop for the day. What are your plans for the weekend? Hope you have something fun to do!!

It's P K Glitz Sketch Challenge Time!!!

Time for this months sketch challenges over at P K Glitz and by playing along you could be a Guest Designer for September! Here are the sketches...

This month I played along and here is my take on the sketch....I switched it...putting the journaling where the picture goes and the picture where the journaling goes...that's the fun part about sketches...they are your interpretation and creative starters for you to just get going!!! Now, I can't really let you read this journaling because its a note to the newest Graduate in the family and if I let you read it....well...(I know you thought I was going to say...I'd have to Kill you...and I thought about it for a second!)..but really its because he'd probably be embarrassed and while I like to embarrass him sometimes..this was a little personal for even me to share....Sorry....Just know this...He's come along way!!! =:O)

So...why don't you Play along this month and go link up!!??!!
Its been pretty hot around here the last couple of days. The weather is wacky...cool and breezy and then the next day, hot and sticky....I've been working on getting some things done to put in my store....but it sure is slow going with me. I feel guilty being in here during the day when the Kids want to be going and doing something and then am tired in the evening and want to just hang out...then when I go to bed....my head is full of ideas and things to do and things I should have done...it's hard to sleep...Does that happen to you? Mind racing at midnight, full of ideas and plans...just when you want to be enjoying your coveted slumber??
Well, Im off to try to bring on sweet dreams...Hope you've been having a great week!!
Hugs,

“You’ll Flip for This” Challenge

P K Glitz is having a Flip Flop Challenge! You can "flip" over to the P K Glitz blog to see the rules on how you can participate!!! Here's my take on the challenge...I made a cute table decoration. Wouldn't this be so cute at a backyard BBQ or beach party?

I made the little flip flops using craft card stock and them glittered them with pretty Sea Mist Glitter Glitz.....Love!!

Don't forget to check out what the other designers created!! I can't wait to see what you come up with for this one! Get Crafting!!
Hugs,

Get your Bark on!

I'm quite certain my Girls like going to the Dog Park just as much, if not more, than the Dogs do!! Its so entertaining to watch them and all the Dogs run around meeting new "friends"...I'm certain you can't be there without finding your smile.

I made the glitter strip using Wonder Film from P K Glitz. I think I just might Love that product!!
I've also been working on some festive little scalloped buntings and some other little goodies that I hope to have up in my shop by the end of the weekend! Here's a little peek...

Very Fun!!! I've decided I love sewing, its almost calming in a way. I'm not certain I could create clothes just yet but small happy things....I can handle!
What have you been working on?

Blog Hop with Perferred Partners!

The Jump into Summer Blog Hop with myStamp BOX, Helmar and P K Glitz started today! For my P K Glitz entry...I made these...Fun little lollipops that my Daughter took to her class on the last day of school this week.
On the backside of each of the lollipops was a cute note that said if you wanted to get together over the summer to play, to call her but that if she didn't see them, she wanted them to have a great summer and she would see them in 5th grade!! How cute is that?!!!

The MyStamp BOX sentiment, "Wishing you Sunshine" couldn't have been more perfect with these Play Date Lollipops and the Transparent Glitter Crystals added just enough pop and dimension that I was looking for!! Love them!!
If you would like to join in the fun and go on a blog hop, start the blog hop HERE! There are prizes along the way and lots of inspiration to see...
Have Fun!!!

Want to be a Guest Designer??!!

Well you can!! To apply, enter one or both of this month's sketch challenges on the P K Glitz blog! You will have a chance to win a fabulous prize package along with being P K Glitz Guest Designer in August! Get your entries in now!!! To get more information click HERE!
Here is my take on this month's sketches: The Card:

and the scrapbook layout sketch:



Okay...so what are you waiting for? Get Creating!!!! =:0)

You Make Each Day ~ Sweeter!

Good Morning!! Its bright and sunny here already today and it is officially the first day of summer vacation for the Kiddos! This card to me just oozes the warmth of summer time. It reminds me of a sweet fruit salad with bits of watermelon, oranges and strawberries..Yum, can you taste that?!

I made this card for P K Glitz and if you hop over to their blog you can find all the details!
Grocery store, probably the pool and working on some orders and assignments are on the agenda for today....What exciting things are you planning for today?!? Whatever you've got going on, I hope its sweet!!

You CAN be Crafty Challenge!!!!

This months challenge over at the P K Glitz blog is to alter a can in some way..
here is my take on the challenge....I used a paint can that previously held flowers in it....

Hop over to the blog to see all the Design Teams entries and for all the rules on how you CAN enter..and dont forget you CAN win a PRIZE....I can't wait to see what you come up with!!! You have until June 30, 2010 midnight to enter!!

My Honey picked up my most favorite coffee beans...blueberry....so Im enjoying the morning with a cup of yum!!! Hope your having a Great Weekend!

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