Friday Card Day

It's our last day for our guest blogger.....I have sure enjoyed seeing her creations and I hope that you have been inspired to create something beautiful.  Here are a few more card creations that Lynda has created.... I hope you enjoy.  If you are interested in purchasing cards from Lynda please contact her at Lynda.benden@yahoo.com

                                        These cards are all created using Stampin Up  products

A huge thank you to Lynda for being the first of our guest bloggers....I certainly appreciate it.. I know that I have been inspired to create something beautiful.  Share what you love with the world, because it makes us all better.  Until next time....Stephanie

Creative Cricut Work

 Lynda stated in her biography that she loves making things with the Cricut and Vinyl.  She seems to have mastered this beautifully.  She has created shirts for her grandchildren, family and friends.  I love how clean and crisp they are and the possibilities are endless.  This is one area I haven't really broken into yet....I have the cricut and I have vinyl.....however I still worry about messing up.  Maybe I need to hit Lynda up for some lessons.  LOL

  Lynda uses Gildan shirts to make her creations and Cricut brand vinyl to make her shirts

 I love the caption on this one......even if I don't drink wine!!!

She has also created things that are not just shirts.......

What beautiful trays these are!!! One is great to give as a gift or use as a game day treat holder and the other is just beautiful.... One of my favorite verses. 

Look at these precious Halloween trick or treat bags that she created for her grandchildren....I love them...
Obviously the Cricut and Vinyl give you lots of options and endless possibilities of things that you can create....leaving the ends only to your imagination....and sense of humor......
Thank you Lynda for sharing these wonderful creations with us and we can't wait to see what Friday holds.....Remember to share what you love with the world because it makes us all better.  Until next time.....Stephanie

Lovely Card Creations Part 1

Just as a reminder we have a guest blogger this week from Taylors, SC, Lynda Benden.  Lynda has been crafting for many years and loves putting together scrapbooks for her children and grandchildren, making cards and creating with vinyl.
Today I am going to showcase some cards she has made for us.  The bottom set is using the Beautiful You stamp Set by Stampin Up.  I love the softness of the cards, these are so very pretty and feminine.

 Although Lynda is not a Stampin Up representative, she does primarily use their product.  She like me loves the way the papers and inks match up and they offer tons of stamps with coordinating dies.  She participates in classes with her local stampin up rep.  The Bottom set is Cake Crazy by Stampin Up.  What a fun and different take on birthday cards. 

Thank you Lynda for sharing these fun and fantastic cards with us.  I feel inspired to go out and create something unique and fun.  I can't wait to see what Thursday hold.  Remember to share what you love with the world because it makes us all better.  Until then....Stephanie

Meet our guest Blogger

This week's guest blogger is someone who I am excited that I get to call my friend.  Not only are we friends in the crafting world (because that is where we met) but we are also friends in the real world.
Here is a little interview that I did with her to introduce her to you a bit.......

Tell us about yourself (Where you are from, married, children, grandchildren)

Okay, I am married (39 yrs this yr.) have two children and 6 grandchildren. I attend Brushy Creek Baptist Church in Taylors, SC. Love crafting and spending time with my family and riding our Harley Davidson with my husband (Eddie)

How often do you get to craft?

Craft at least once a week.

What is your favorite thing to craft?

I love to create anything that has to do with paper(scrapbooks, cards anything), and vinyl.

What is your Go to tool to use for crafting ?

I always have my Stampin Up trimmer at hand.

Do you prefer to craft alone or with friends?

I love to craft alone and with friends.

How long have you been crafting? 

I have been crafting for as long as I can remember. It all started when I went to a Creative Memories class yrs ago and then I got into stamping.

Who do you like to craft for?

I love to make scrapbooks for my children and grand children and my favorite thing to make are things for my grandchildren. I also make vinyl tee shirts and party decorations for my grands.

Here is a sneek peek at what you will see from Lynda this week.....

A huge advance thank you to Lynda for sharing what she loves with us because it makes us all better... can't wait to see what she has in store for us this week.....Until next time.....Stephanie

Guest Blogger this week!!!

I am so excited to have the first of a series of guest bloggers this week.  Each month I will feature a talented crafter sharing with us what they love to do. This week our guest is Lynda Benden.  Please join us this week as she shares with us her crafting passion .

Valentine treat boxes

Happy Valentine's Day eveyone!!! I can't say that I am a fan of this holiday.....being single and all but hey I got kiddos to love on.  I made these little boxes

in under 10 minutes a piece.  I didn't spend a lot of time decorating them because I know my big kids really don't get into all of that.  

Starting with a 12x12 paper

Score at 3 and 9

turn the paper 1 time on the score pad

Score at 1, 3.5, 6.5, and 9

Fold your score lines and cut down to the 3 score line starting on the side with the 1" score

Then cut into the first score intersection on the opposite side.  This creates your sides.  

Add your tape and put the sides together ..... VOILA!! You are done.  These are so simple and cute and I can assure you that I will be making them again for other occasions.  

I hope you enjoy these and thank you for letting me share what I love because it makes us all better.

Until next time........ Stephanie

Night to Shine Recap

If you missed my post from Friday you might be a little confused but for the last 3 years my kids have attended a special needs prom put on by the Tim Tebow Foundation.  It is held at locations around the world.  This dance is held every year the Friday night before Valentine's Day.  It's a night for them to shine and for everyone to show them just how special they are to us and to God.  Get ready for some serious photo overload (sorry, NOT sorry).
I must first say that my son Ray and his wife Shelby came and helped me get all 3 of them ready and as you will see....they turned out GREAT!! I certainly couldn't have done it without them.

                                                     Angel and I ready to load up and Go

                                                       Shelby working her magic on Angel

                                                    Brotherly Love--who knew he could do hair?

                                                   Makeup Magic with Sarah

                                                                 Getting Josh tuxed up

                                                       Model Behavior by Sarah

                                                      Angel and her friends crew

                                                     Josh and his "date buddy" Nell

                                                       Angel and I  (I think she was resting her feet)

                                                  Angel, one of her school teachers and I

                                                  "I've had so much fun but I am so tired"

                                                       Buddy, Josh, Angel and Sarah  all danced out

                                                     Sarah and a friend she met tonight

                                                  Making Silly Faces Before we go

Sarah and I ready to Go

Thank you for letting me share this special evening with you.  Each year they need hundreds of volunteers to make this night happen.  It is so rewarding to volunteer and watch and participate with these special needs kids and adults have the night of their lives.  I am sharing what I love because it makes us all better.  Until next time.....Stephanie