4th Batch of Coaster Calendars with Flower Girls

Can't believe tomorrow is New Year's Eve.  2013 sure flew by FAST.  

Here another set of coaster calendars I made to enclose with some of my Christmas cards.    The little cuties are from the Flower Girl Set by Dandelion Design.  FYI, the calendars starts with December 2013.

And here are 8 of them.......

Crafty products used:
Copics
Punch by EK
Washi paper and DP from stash
Butterfly punch by EK
Pearls by Kaiser Crafts

Thanks for stopping by and HAVE A SCRAP HAPPY DAY and a FABULOUS 2014.

3rd Batch of Coaster Calendars - Yoichi Beating on the Taiko Drum

Hey Peeps!   Hope you all had a fun and relaxing Christmas with family and friends.   Did anyone do some After-Christmas shopping?   I sure did.   I headed to the mall and got some sweet "steal-of-a-deal" at Macy's.  Got a couple of jeans regularly priced at $49.00 but paid $14.99 each at the 

Doorbuster price.  Also, a pair of shorts and two blouses at 40% off.  Then went to Island Scrapbooking for more deals.   Cha-ching!!!  Ready for more crafting.

Sharing with you today is another set of coaster calendars I made to enclose with some of Christmas cards.   Yoichi is one of my favorites by Sister Stamps.   I inked him up with Copics, used bamboo design washi paper which I got from Japan (wish I bought more), and grass punch by Martha Stewart.  BTW, the calendars start with December 2013.

And here are 5 of them.....

I'm entering the calendar in the following challenges:
The Squirrel and the Fox - Challenge 60 - Anything Goes
Creative Fingers - Challenge 17 - Anything Goes
Crafts 4 Eternity - Recipe 156 - Something New (Blue Copic)
Cute Card Thursday - Challenge 301 - Anything Goes

Thanks for stopping by and HAVE A SCRAP HAPPY DAY!

2nd batch of Coaster Calendars

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!!!  Wishing you all a fabulous day with family and friends.  

Ah, finally the big day is here.   Before I continue cooking which I started yesterday for our family dinner, thought I'd get this post up.  Here's my 2nd batch of calendars I made to include with some of  my Christmas cards.  This adorable image is by Crafter's Companion "Flowers From Bamboo" set which I inked with Copics.  Cute little bear yah?   As soon as I saw this image while blog hopping several months ago, it was on my "must have" list.  I got this at Cute Stuff on Oahu which is closing its doors this month.  So sad.  Keeping it simple, I just added the little butterfly using my EK punch and a pearl by Kaiser Craft to the calendar.

And here's one in turquoise......

Here are 10 in pink......

And 8 in turquoise.....

I'm entering the first calendar in the following challenges:
Cute Card Thursday - Challenge 301 - Anything Goes
Party Time Tuesdays - Challenge 152 - Anything Goes
Challenges 4 Everybody - Challenge 36 - Anything Goes

Have a FABULOUS CHRISTMAS, eat, eat, and eat more.  Time to hit the kitchen.  Chow!

Coaster Calendars with a Cutie by Dandelion Designs

A few years ago, I decided to start my own little Christmas tradition and that was to create a little something to enclose with my Christmas cards.  Once again, I made some calendars.   First up, I inked an image by Dandelion Designs made specifically for a mini calendar with Copics.  The calendar starts with December 2013.  I paper-pieced the kimono with washi paper, added a couple of butterflies by EK, and  added a little sparkle to the yellow butterflies with Stickles.

And here are 15 of them.......

I'm entering this calendar in the following challenges:

Challenge 4 Everybody - Challenge 36 - Anything Goes

That Craft Place - Anything Goes

Crafts 4 Eternity Recipe - R #155 - Anything Goes

Thanks for stopping by and HAVE A SCRAP HAPPY DAY!

Office Grab Bag Exchange

This past week, our office did a "White Elephant" grab bag exchange meaning each person was to bring something from home and try not to spend any $$$.   Love that idea.  Well, the grab bag I brought was one of my MANY unused cookbooks with delicious chicken recipes.    A few days before our exchange, I decided to make some cards too.   Since I didn't have much time, I kept it CAS and made 3 designs, 2 of each.

Here's the first one.  The image is by Dandelion Designs "Friends Set" which I inked up with Copics.   The branch die is called "Woodland Branch" by Memory Box from Island Scrapbooking.  I also used a scallop punch by EK, loop die by Sizzix, embossing folder by Cuttlebug, and sakura (cherry blossom) laser cuts by and from Island Scrapbooking.

And here are 2 of them....

For my next card, I used the "Tall Vase" and "Fairy Flower" dies by Poppy Stamps from Island Scrapbooking, embossing folder by Cuttlebug, DP and laser cut sentiment from Island Scrapbooking.

And here are 2 of them.....

Finally, this potted plant.   The pot die is by Spellbinder, "Fuchsia Sprig" die by Memory Box from Island Scrapbooking, sentiment by QuicKutz, butterfly punch by EK, embossing folder by Cuttlebug, and pearls by Kaiser Crafts.

And here are 2 of them.....

I'm super thrilled to have received this gorgeous Hawaiian print blanket that my co-worker made.   I LOVE IT!!!!

Thanks for stopping by and HAVE A SCRAP HAPPY DAY!!!

Christmas Favors featuring Sweet Yuki and Minoru

Today we had our office Christmas luncheon and oh what fun we had at Cafe Pesto.  Me being a "Creature of Habit" totally enjoyed the Salmon Alfredo.....again, though I was tempted to try something new.  Sorry, no pix but believe me, it's GOOOOOD!!!!

I made some favors for my co-workers.   First up is Yuki....one of my all-time favorite Xmas image by Sister Stamps.

And here's Minoru for the guys in the firm......

And here are 9 of them which I filled with some homemade cookies.

Fun products used:
"Fancy Favor Die" by Sizzix
DP by American Crafts
Copics
Holly stamp by Dandelion Designs "Christmas Flowers Set".  I fussy cut the leaves and berries so I could
re-position the leaves.

I'm entering the first pix in the following challenges:
Crafty Little Fairies Challenge - Anything Goes
Delightful Challenge - Celebrate
Charisma Cardz - Challenge 49 - Anything Goes
7 Kids College Fund - Challenge 89 - Anything Goes
Inky Impressions - Challenge 139 - Merry Christmas Challenge
The Paper Shelter - Christmas Challenge - Anything Goes
Creative Belli Blog - Challenge 185 - Christmas
Crafty Creations - Challenge 253 - Anything Goes
Loves Rubberstamps - Challenge 83 - Holiday Blitz Anything Goes

Thanks for stopping by and HAVE A SCRAP HAPPY DAY!!!

Holiday Purse for Card Gifts

Winding down with my Christmas themed projects.   If you were following my blog for the past week or so, I've posted 6 sets of cards to give away as gifts.   Here's the "purse" I placed the card assortment in.   Again, I used my cereal bar box as a template.   It's just perfect!!!!

And here are 5 of them.   Since one set of cards went to Japan,  I wrapped those cards differently with other items including a wall calendar from Jenny's Craft Fair.  Shoots, forgot to take a pix.

Other fun and crafty products used:
Punches by EK
Embossing folder by Sizzix
"Holly Flourish" by Cherry Lynn Designs from J's Knicknacks
"Small Blooming  Poinsettia" die by Poppy Stamps from Island Scrapbooking

I'm entering this project in the following challenges:
Bearly-Mind Challenge - Anything Goes
Love to Create - Challenge 96 - Anything Goes
Pile It On - P is for... (I chose poinsettia)
Basic Grey - Challenge 110 - Anything Goes
Crafty Catz - Anything Goes
Wags 'n Whiskers - Challenge 119 - Christmas

Thanks so much for stopping by and HAVE A SCRAP HAPPY DAY!!!

Sweet Yumi Setting Up Christmas Lights

OMGosh, only 9 days till Christmas.  The countdown is on.

Sharing with you today is a card featuring "Yeti Yumi" by Yumi and Fumi.  This image reminds me of all the people who decorate their homes and yard with holiday decorations.  Some of them are out-of-this-world jaw-dropping.   Its nice to cruise around at night to see the amazing set ups.  

And here are 3 of them....

I hope those who received the cards enjoy them.

Other fun products used:

Copics

Spellbinder dies

Fran-tage by Stampendous from Ben Frank Crafts

Embossing folder by Darice

Twine

Snowflake punch by Martha Stewart

Christmas light bulb punch by Stampin Up

Laser Cut Sentiment by and from Island Scrapbooking

Glitter paper

Distress Ink

I'm entering this card in the following challenges:
Love to Create Challenge - Challenge 96 - Anything Goes
Creative Inspiration - Anything Goes
Joanna Sheen - Make it Sparkle
Allsorts Challenge - Snowflakes

Thanks for stopping by and HAVE A SCRAP HAPPY DAY!

Mochi Pounding

How are all of you doing with Christmas just a week and a half away?   Holy Cow, can't believe it's almost here.    The past couple of months just flew by....what a blur!

Here's my last card for the 6 card sets I'm giving as gifts.   This image is called "Mochi Pounding" by Sister Stamps.  OMGosh, so kawai'i (cute).   

And here are 6 of them.....

Other crafty products used:

Copics

Tag dig by Spellbinder

Ribbon by Offray

DP from stash

Grass stamp from Viva Las Vegasstamps

Scallop punch by EK

I'm entering this card in the following challenges:

Basic Grey Challenge - Ch. 110 - Anything Goes

Creative Fingers Challenge - "Use Something Old from Your Craft Stash" (My tag die)

Thank so much for stopping by and HAVE A SCRAP HAPPY DAY!!!

Strolling in a Cherry Blossom Garden

Sharing with you today is my 5th set of cards which I'll combine with other cards to make 6 sets of assorted cards.

This cutie is Keiko from the "Keiko Set" by Dandelion Designs.   The umbrella was paper-pieced with washi paper.  What a great way to use my little scraps and keep the Asian theme.

And here are 6 of them......

Other fun products used:

Spellbinder dies

Leaf punch by EK

Cherry Blossom embossing folder by Cuttlebug

Cherry Blossom die called Wiki C.A.P.S. which I got from Photo Craft on Oahu before they closed.   You can get them on the All Natural Accents site.

Butterfly punch by EK

Pearls by Kaiser Crafts

I'm enter this card in the following challenges:

Divas by Design - Anything Goes

Pals Paper Art - Color Challenge (Rose Red, Whisper White, and Wild Wasabi)

Polka Doodles Studio - Week 8 - Anything Goes

Ummm, Yummy Mochi

Here's my 4th set of cards which I'll be combining with others to make 6 sets of assorted cards for gifts.

Gee, I'm craving some mochi now that I see Hideo by Sister Stamps enjoying some.  Ummm, I like mine with a mixture of Kinako (toasted soybean flour) and sugar.   In case you're wondering, the Kagami Mochi on the table is a special traditional Japanese decoration for the New Year. It is usually displayed inside the house to bring good luck and prosperity in the new year.  Kagami mochi is made of two rice cakes (mochi) with the smaller one placed over the larger one, and a type of orange placed on top.

And here are 6 of them.....

Other fun products used:
Copics
Aston side Table" die by Poppy Stamps from Island Scrapbooking
Spellbinder dies
"Kagami Mochi" stamp by Dandelion Design (Happy New Year Set)
DP from stash
Laser cut sentiment by and from Island Scrapbooking

I'm entering this card in the following challenges:
Challenges 4 Everybody - Challenge 35 - Anything Goes
Artistic Inspiration - Anything Goes (Favorite Colours - Black and blue)
Lacy Sunshine - Challenge 23 - Celebrations
Glitter n Sparkle Challenge - Challenge 62 - Show Us Some Blue
Allsorts Challenge - Week 236 - Anything But Christmas
A Gem of A Challenge - Challenge 109 - Anything Goes
Let's Craft and Create - Challenge 85 - Let's Celebrate

Thanks so much for stopping by and HAVE A SCRAP HAPPY DAY!!!

Angelic Mimi

Hey Peeps!   How's your weekend going so far?   For me, it was fabulous!!!  I started the day by heading straight to Jenny's Craft Fair.  She and her crafty friends had a really nice variety of awesome creations and I finished my Christmas shopping there.  Then I headed to the Hilo High School Craft Fair and bought those scrubbies that's crocheted with netting.  I think those are the best for dishwashing.   Also, got a pkg. of Green Tea Dinner Rolls by Hilo Bake Company.  Ummmm, yummy.   There was a nice variety of  crafty creations there too.

Here's another set of Christmas cards I made.  This one featuring Mimi by Penny Black.  I almost sold this set but realized I didn't use this particular image yet so I held onto it and really happy with how it turned out.  Whew!  Of course, I HAD TO use Fran-tage as it is my newest favorite product to use.   Hawaii crafters, you can find it at Ben Franklin Crafts.

Here's a close-up of the poinsettia flowers by Poppy Stamps from Island Scrapbooking (IS).   I totally LOVE this die.  I remember my eyes popped when I saw it in the store and snatched it quick.  LOL.  Behind the poinsettias, I used the "Chloe Stem" die by Memory Box, also from  IS.

For the past several months, I've been making multiples of most of my cards, etc.   Here's a pix of the kit that I prepared before assembling them onto my cards for this set.  I actually enjoy making multiples because it gives me a greater sense of accomplishment.   :-)

And here are 5 of them.....

Other fun and crafty items used:

Spellbinder dies

Copics

Sentiment - I made my own

Stickles

Pearls by Kaiser Craft

I'm entering the card in the following challenges:

Kitty Bee Designs - Challenge 14 - Christmas

Penny Black Saturday Challenge - December Challenge - Christmas

Little Miss Muffet - Challenge 75 - You've Been Framed

A Gem of a Challenge - Challenge 109 - Anything Goes

A Creative Romance - Sparkle at Christmas

Winter Wonderland Challenge Blog - Embossing (I used Fran-tage Embossing Powder)

Bearly-Mine Challenge - Challenge 115 - Christmas Sentiment

Stamp and Create - December Challenge - Anything Goes

Seema Crafts - Christmas

Thanks for stopping by and HAVE A SCRAP HAPPY DAY!!!  :-)

A Sweet Cupcake Birthday Card

Here's my 3rd card for the gift set I'm making to give as Christmas gifts.   The image is from the "Happy Wishes Set" by Dandelion Designs.  Thought I'd add focus on this little girl by using my Flowers #3 die by Sizzix which I got at Ben Franklin Crafts.  

And here are 6 of them......

Other fun products used:
Copics
Punch by EK
Laser Cut Sentiment by and from Island Scrapbooking
Washi paper from Japan

I'm entering my card in the following challenges:
Stampin for the Weekend - Use Some Red
Card Crafters Circle - Ch. 104 - Celebrations
The Paper Shelter - Special Birthday
Crafty Creations - Anything Except Christmas
Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes

Thanks for stopping by and HAVE A SCRAP HAPPY DAY!

My Pet Pooch

Hi Peeps, did anyone do some Cyber shopping?  I found some sweet deals and even woke up at 5:00 this morning to get an order in.  Woo-hoo, cha-ching.

Here's my 2nd set of cards which will be part of 6 sets I'm compiling to give as gifts.  This cute little boy is from "Friends" set by Dandelion Designs.  To keep the Asian theme, I tried a few of my bamboo stamps and I think this one worked well.  I'm unsure of the brand name of this stamp since the name wasn't imprinted well.  

And here are 6 of them......

Other fun and crafty products used:
Copics
Spellbinder dies
Punch by Martha Stewart
Ribbon by Offray
Button from Walmart
Embossing folder by Cuttlebug
Pearl Pen by VIVA

I'm entering this card in the following challenges:
Stamp and Create - December Challenge - Anything Goes
Pile It On - "P is for....."   (I chose PET or POOCH)
Creative Fingers - Challenge 13 - Anything Goes
Crafter's Cafe - Challenge 39 - Anything Goes

Thanks for stopping by and HAVE A SCRAP HAPPY DAY!!!

Dandelion Designs "Thank You" Circle Cards

Sharing with you today are some "Thank You" cards using the Flower Girls Set by Dandelion Designs which I recently received as a surprise RAK from my sweet cuz.  I totally LOVE this set.  Nice size and CUTE!!!

I'm making 6 sets of assorted cards for Christmas gifts.  Here's the first set.  I'll be combining one from each of the 6 sets, and place in a "purse" with a Christmas design.  Stay tuned for more postings.

Here's one in yellow.....

And pink.....

And purple/lavendar....

And 9 of them.  Three will be sent to Japan for some omiyage we received recently.

Other fun crafty items used:
Copics
Spellbinder dies
Butterfly punch by EK
Washi paper from stash
"Thank You" laser cuts by and from Island Scrapbooking

I'm entering the first card above in the following challenges, with the exception of the pink one which is for "In the Pnk" challenge:
2 Sisters Challenge - Challenge 172 "Anything Goes"
Brown Sugar Challenge - Challenge 70 - "Thank You"
Creative Fingers - Challenge 13 - "Anything Goes"
In the Pink - Challenge 33 -"Embossing"  (I used dry embossing when stamping my image on the pink card)
Cute Card Thursday - Challenge 297 - "Anything Goes"
Delightful Sketches - "Favorite Things" (My favorite thing is the laser cut sentiment)
Crafter's Cafe - Challenge 39 - "Anything Goes"
Party Time Tuesday - Challenge 148 - "Anything Goes"

Thank you for stopping by and HAVE A SCRAP HAPPY DAY.

WINNER of Candy #3 to Celebrate my 4th Blogaversary

11/30/13 - Candy #3 has been claimed by Denise.  Congrats again to her.   :-) 

Hello Peeps!

Did anyone do some shopping on Black Thursday or Friday????  OMGosh, my hubby wanted to get an item at Target in Hilo last night.  They opened at 8:00 p.m. and as we approached the parking lot at 7:50 p.m. we were welcomed with a parking lot PACKED with cars and the line was from the Target entrance all the way to Safeway.  Holy yikes.  We both said, "HOOOOOOOOOOOO forget it.  Let's go home."

Today, I just shopped at Longs, Island Scrapbooking, and Ben Franklin Crafts for some sweet deals.

Anyhoo, it's time to announce the winner of Candy #3 to Celebrate My 4th Blogaversary.   Congrats to DENISE BRYANT.  My son drew your name at random.

Her comment: Thanks for the chance at candy #3! Love the dies and the darling stamp!
Fudge is adorable, by the way! We adopted Coco, a beautiful Siamese cat, in April. Such a wonderful addition to our household!
I love this blog:
http://pinkleart.blogspot.com/

Denise, I don't have your contact information so can you please send me an email with your mailing address? My email address is hoaloha1999@gmail.com.   Also, can you email me by 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday, 12/4/13 please?   If not, another name will be randomly drawn.

Thank you to everyone who helped to celebrate my 4th blogaversary.  

HAVE A SCRAP HAPPY DAY.

Candy #3 to Celebrate My 4th Blogaversary

Please scroll down for my newer post.  Check out Fudge, our newest addition to the family, winner of Candy #2, and "Tweet" Thank You Cards.

Ready for another chance to win some yummy candy?  Okie dokie, here we go.

All you need to do is:

• Be an existing follower of my blog at the time of this post.  I currently have 180 followers.
• Leave a comment with a link to one of your favorite blogs.  

Deadline to enter for a chance to win is Friday, November 29, at 6:00 p.m. (Hawaii Standard Time)

The lucky winner will receive:

1 - "Poppy Patch" die by Spellbinder

1-  Pkg. "Say it in Crystals" embellishments

1 - "Rounded Fence" die by Memory Box

1 - "Setsuna" stamp by Sister Stamps

1 - pkg. of "Thank You" laser cuts by and from Island Scrapbooking

1 - pkg. of "Happy Holidays" laser cuts by and from Island Scrapbooking

GOOD LUCK!!!!

"Tweet" Thank You Cards

Sharing with you today is a thank you card I made for my sweet cuz who surprised me with another RAK which I posted several days ago.  She got them from Cute Stuff in Honolulu and I'm sad to say the store is closing.  I'm glad that I got to go on our last trip to Oahu though.  I wish Lianne all the best.

Using one of the sets by Paper Smooches she gave me, I made this card and sent it along with some goodies.

Well, since I also needed to send my dear friend La Verne a thank you card, I made 2.

Other crafty products used:
Copics
Sentiment from my stash
DP by Lawn Fawn which was part of the prize I won at Island Scrapbooking recently.

Thanks for stopping by and HAVE A SCRAP HAPPY DAY.

WINNER of Candy #2 for My 4th Blogaversary and Meet Fudge

Hope you're all having a great weekend.

My son drew the random winner of Candy #2 for my 4th blogaversary.   And the winner is....

CUILLISOCKS.   I will try to contact you.  If not, please send me an email at hoaloha1999@gmail.com with your mailing address.  Please reply by 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 27, 2013 (Hawaii Standard Time).  If not, I will draw a new winner.

Her comment:  Hi Karen, lovely candy and thanks for the chance to win it, and Memory box are my fav. dies, hugs Kate x   CLAIMED

Another exciting news......we adopted Fudge from the shelter yesterday.  She's 9 weeks old, very independent and adorable.

Thanks for stopping by.  Stay tuned for Candy #3 tomorrow.

CANDY #2 to Celebrate My 4th Blogaversary

Please scroll down for my newer posts.  Thank you.

Let's continue the celebration!!!!   

Here's a pix of Candy #2 to celebrate my 4th Blogaversary.  How time flies when you're having fun!

Easy-peasy rules for a chance to win:

• Be an existing follower at the time this candy is posted.  I currently have 180 followers.  
• Leave a comment on this post telling me what crafty item(s) is/are on your wish list.

Deadline to enter for a chance to win Candy #2 is SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2013 at 8:00 p.m. (Hawaii Standard Time).

The winner will be posted after 8:00 p.m. on 11/23/13.

The winner will receive:

1 - "Heart Chain Border" die by Memory Box

1 - "Fairy Flower" die by Poppy Stamps

1 - pkg. of Bling It

1 - pkg. of "Seasons Greetings" laser die cuts from Island Scrapbooking

1 - pkg. of "Thinking of You" laser die cuts from Island Scrapbooking

1 - pkg. of Gingerbread laser die cuts from Island Scrapbooking

GOOD LUCK and HAVE A SCRAP HAPPY DAY.

Another RAK / Happy Mail from Sweet Cuz

Hi Peeps!   

OMGosh, my sweet cuz surprised me with another RAK.   She's so thoughtful.   

First up is a cool Thanksgiving card she made.  Love all of the Fall colors.  

And here a pix of the goodies she sent.   She got these at Cute Stuff but sadly the store is closing at the end of the year if not sooner.  I'm glad that I got to shop there on our last quickie trip to Oahu.  I wish Lianne all the best!  I'll be posting the thank-you card I made for her using one of the sets below soon.

Thanks for stopping by and HAVE A SCRAP HAPPY DAY.