Color Combo Challenge at Simply Scrapping Crafts

I love black, red, green, and white as a color combo. Don't you just love the richness of the green satin ribbon. I found a roll of it for 69 cents!! I think I got a bargain. Make sure you visit  Simply Scrapping Crafts for deets and inspiration. While you're there, do a little exploring. You'll find all kinds of ideas and meet some very fun people.

It's FRIDAY! Yes, I'm shouting!!! I don't have to work again until August 7th!!! You know what that means...I'm headed south to visit my daughter and her sweet family!!! Thought I was going to say play with paper...gotcha! I'll still have a daily post of some sort...Have a fun day!

Twisted Thursday- July 29th

Beach accessories are essential for summertime. I made a little gift bag to give to a friend. It's filled with sunglasses, suntan lotion, and a book. It just so happens that the twist this week is accessories. You might say, " I've got it in the bag..." Make sure you play this week at S2G.We love seeing your work.

Paper Scraps Challenge at the SSC

It's time for the last Paper Scraps challenge of the month over at Simply Scrapping Crafts. You have until end of the month to complete any of this month's challenges posted there. This week's  challenge is to use scrap and create a Christmas card. I've had this Penny Black stamp tucked away for several months. Like all of her stamps, they are so much fun to color. I'm so glad the stamp came with a color illustration. I would have been at a loss as to how to do the background. Mental note...always keep package illustration with the stamp. Hope to see you over at the SSC. Have a fun day!

Another Recipe Card

Here's another recipe to cool you off! Some people can wear a bikini...I'll just drink mine, thank you...The digi stamps are from S2G. Stay cool and have a fun day!

Bikini Martini
Ingredients

1 fluid ounce coconut rum
3/4 fluid ounce vodka
1 fluid ounce pineapple juice
1 dash grenadine syrup
Directions

1.Combine rum, vodka and pineapple juice in a drink shaker. Shake firmly until frothy. Pour in a martini glass, add a touch of grenadine in the middle. Garnish with an orange wheel.

Recipe Card

It has been "The Long Hot Summer" in my neck of the woods. This Mocha Frappe recipe is perfect for days when the temperatures are in the 90's. I tested several recipes before deciding that  this one is the best! The cute digi is from S2G. Here's a link to a legible copy.

SSC Color Combo Challenge

This is the card I made for this week's color combo over at Simply Scrapping Crafts. There are plenty of challenges to enter and great montly prizes! Go have a look!

Simply Scrapping Crafts Challenge

- July 21

Today starts Week 3 of the Stamp and Scrap Challenge at Simply Scrapping Crafts. There's an inspiration photo for this week's challenge. Once again, I used a Shirley's 2 Girls (S2G) digi to create my card. I so want to be sitting in that chair! Click your way over to Simply Scrapping Crafts. On the left sidebar there's a drop down menu for all of their challenges.

Twisted Thursday

It's another Twisted Thursday over at S2G. This week the twist is to use the color orange. Besides the background, I colored the moon orange. It's a harvest moon. Please go the S2G TT Blog for deets and inspiration.

Big Reminder

Don't forget to stop by the S2G Happy Hour over at the SNR. Today from 5-6 pm PST.

Free digi images, great drink recipes, and conversation will be enjoyed by all.

I'll be there, hope you'll join us.

Watermelon Tote

 

We're in Week #3 of the Paper Scrap Challenges over at Simply Scrapping Crafts. If you didn't have a chance to do Week #1 or #2, it's not too late. You have to the end of the month!! This week's challenge  is paper piecing those scraps! I used the little watermelon boy by Shirley's 2 Girls (S2G) to create a tote for a package of gum. Doesn't everyone need a gum tote?

P.S. You may have noticed a change in my title of my blog. Gram's Place was created before my first grandson could talk. I thought I would be called Gram...Wrong!...I am now MiMi's Place...

Quick Card

I made a quick card for a young friend who just moved into a new home. I paper pieced the Whimsy Haven digi chair and used Stamp'in Up DP to finish the job. I wish you could see the details of the chair better. Too tired to do anything about it...

Meet My Family

Jeunesse Photography

Georgia, Barry, Baby Alex, Kelly, Dan, Will

Kelley B. and Russ

Since I don't have a project to post today, I thought I'd show you my family. We had this picture taken when everyone was in town for our Family Holiday.

Need to get busy because I'm running out of things to share...

Sunday's Post on Saturday

I'm posting my Sunday card on Saturday night so that I can enter the Sentimental Sunday Challenge. I love quotations. This one really spoke to me today. It's one that should be followed. You may have noticed the stitching on the card!!!!!! I broke down and purchased a Janome Mini Sewing Machine! It is so cute. I love how it fits on my desk. There's plenty of room. I can leave it out!!!! My old sewing machine is too large and heavy to move back and forth. I found it a Hancock's Fabrics Online. For $39.00 plus shipping, it was a steal!

Challenge:
Sentimental Sunday- use acetate on the card

I Love Elegance

 

If I could choose any lifestyle, it would be an elegant one! I guess that's why I enjoy making elegant cards. It's a touch of elegance that I can afford. I made this for the Classy and Elegant Challenge Category over at Moxie Fab World.

Relax

What kind of person gets up at 4:30 in the morning on her day off? I think it's my Inner Self's way of letting me know that she's the boss. Decided to make a card for the Moxie Fab World CAS challenge. Yes, it's the same S2G digi you've seen on several other cards of mine. I think it's one of my all time favorite digi stamps. Will I be Relaxing on my day off...Heck, No! Hair appt., grocery shopping, pick-up proofs from photographer, do something about my aching feet, shop for a new couch for the living room, clean house, do laundry...get the picture...Now you know why I made this card...take me there...

Simply Scrapping Crafts- Color Combo Challenge

We're in Week 2 of the Color Combo Challenge over at the SSC. A new challenge is posted every Thursday.  Here's the link- SSC Color Combo Challenge.

Twisted Thursday

It's time for another Twisted Thursday Challenge. This week all you need to do is add waves or water to your project. I used a border punch to create some waves. I guess the cute little guy (S2G digi) with the "water"melon would have been enough for the challenge. Make sure you stop by the S2G TT Blog for deets and inspiration. BTW- While you there, why don't you sign-up for the S2G Newsletter!

I'm also entering this card in the Moxie Fab World Challenge.

Simply Scrapping Crafts- Paper Scraps Challenge

Wednesday is Paper Scraps Challenge day over at Simply Scrapping Crafts. I love this weekly challenge because it forces me to use my scraps. I have TONS of it! This week's challenge is to create  Vintage Distressed Paper Flowers. There's a link from the challlenge to a tutorial on how to make this cute flower. When you go to the SSC, look for the challenge drop down window on the left sidebar.

I'm off to work today! What are you doing?

Simply Silver

The other day I went to Walgreen’s in search of some watermelon candy/gum. As I was scanning the candy isle,  this wrapper caught my eye. No, not New Moon… the two words in the bottom left corner popped out at me…Sky Bar! Now for those of you who were raised in the 50’s/60’s, you know about the Sky Bar. Remember the jingle? It went something like this- "One…two…three…four sky bar, it’s the four in  one bar." That’s right, one candy bar with four sections. Each section was filled with a different cream. How delicious! I hadn’t  had one in years…Well, it’s back just like a vampire…they never die…
Simply Silver

Crazy Challenge

It's time for another Crazy Challenge. This is my last card as a DT for this fun group of girls.  The theme is "It's Hip to Be Square." It's an easy peasy challenge. Please go to the Crazy Challenge blog for deets and inspiration.

TNT at Shirley’s Two Girls and a Mocha Frappe Recipe

Mocha Frappe

1/4 cup instant coffee granules
1 cup sugar
1 cup nonfat dry milk powder
1 cup powdered non-dairy creamer
1/3 cup baking cocoa
1/4 teaspoon salt
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS:
1 1/2 cups crushed ice
1/2 cup milk
whipped topping
Directions
1.With a rolling pin, crush coffee granules into a fine powder between sheets of waxed paper. Place in an airtight container. Add the sugar, milk powder, creamer, cocoa and salt; mix well. Store in a cool dry place for up to 1 year.
2.To prepare cooler: In a blender, combine the ice, milk and 1/2 cup of mocha mix; cover and process on high until smooth. Pour into glasses. Top with whipped topping if desired.

I’ve been testing different recipes in search of the McDonald’s Mocha Frappe. This one is the closet to date. I like how you can make a batch and store in an airtight container. Let me know if you try it.

Storage

I'm working on organizing my studio. This is absolutely a daunting task. It's my Inner Self, again. It's part of the simplification agreement I made with her. While shopping at Office Depot yesterday, I spied these little  plastic CD storage keepers. They are wonderful for storing Nessties, die cuts, and small embossing folders. They don't use as much space as the plastic cd cases. Just thought you might be interested...

Busy as a Bee

I've been as busy as a bee lately! The old Inner Self is nagging at me to simplify my life. We've been having this struggle for several days. I know she's right, but it's difficult to let go of some of the things one loves to do. Should I listen to my Inner Self??? ... I have a funny feeling she won't let this go... Picture was taken in my backyard.

Simply Scrapping Crafts- Color Combo Challenge

If you soar over to Simply Scrapping Crafts, you'll  find this week's color combo challenge. It's an easy one...red, white, blue, and brown. It's hard to tell, but the button on my card is brown. Easy challenge...why not join the fun...

S2G Twisted Thursday

Summer is in full bloom over at the S2G Twisted Thursday Blog. This week's challenge/contest is to follow a sketch. That's it! They have more than one prize to give away! This little cat is just one of the cute images they have for sale at their online store. Please go to the S2G TT Blog for more information about the contest and inspiration by the talented design team.

Simply Scrapping Crafts- Scraps Challenge

This is my first project as a DT for Simply Scrapping Crafts! I'm so excited about being a part of this community! The resources available at this forum are top notch! The challenges are so much fun and the prizes are super!! If you're not a member, you need to join. You'll find it to be a warm and friendly group. This challenge is for the weekly Scraps Challenge. A new one is post every Wednesday. You have the entire month to work on challenges! How great is that!! The Week One Paper Scraps Challenge is to create a micro book with your scaps! I love doing mini books and I have tons of scraps!!! The book can't be any larger than 3 in x 3 in. I love animal stamps and have about a zillion of them. I tooks some of my favorites and created a little picture book for my grandson. He's talking now and loves to repeat whatever you say. He absolutely loved reading this book with me.  Now go experience Simply Scrapping Crafts!

Crafty Creations Challenge

This week at Crafty Creations, the challenge is to make your own button/s. I had a die cut button, so it was easy peasy for me. The sponsor this week is Pixiepetals. Please go to Crafty Creations for deets and inspiration.

Simply Silver

Giddy up Silver, we have another adventure to track. My latest adventure in my "Silver" life is becoming a member of the Simply Scrapping Crafts design team. What a wonderful forum!! It has it all....challenges..RAKS...Copic Classes...Tutorials....warm and friendly DT members...and the list goes on and on.... It's worth the ride over there...

Visit Simply Scrapping Crafts

The Crazy Challenge

Let's go up in the Air is the theme for this week's challenge over at the Crazy Challenge. I used a cute S2G digi to create my card. Make sure you go to the TCC blog for deets and inspiration. It's off to work I go...

July 4th

I was experimenting with this S2G digi stamp. You'll eventually see three versions of it. This is the second in the series. Didn't make it for any challenges. Wow!  Did I hear my Inner Self  faint?...

Even though this isn't for a challenge, several of my favorite spots have challenge opportunties for you:

The Crazy Challenge- Mondays

The Crafty Creattions- Wednesdays

Simply Scrapping Crafts - A ton of challenges throughout the month with amazing RAKS!

Shirley's 2 Girls Twisted Thursdays- Thursday (wonderful digi stamps)

Happy Thoughts...

CAS Mood

I'm still in a CAS mood. This simple little card was made for a challenge over at Simply Scrapping Crafts. My children, their spouses, and my two grandsons are in town for a long holiday weekend. It's soooooo good to have them here. I feel so blessed to have such a loving family. They leave early Monday morning and it will be back to work for me. Have a safe and great Fourth of July!

Friday July 2-You're Pawfect

I made this card last week for the Wacky Wednesday at the SSC. You were suppose to use a pun. Had the perfect Eat Cake Graphics stamp to help me. If you haven't been to the Simply Scrapping Crafts network, you need to go visit.

Twisted Thursday

It's July 1st and it's time to beat the heat with some summertime fun at Shirley's 2 Girls. This week's challenge is to add glitter to your project.I used a clear glitter pen for this project. You can't tell, but it's there. The S2G digi image is copied and pasted three times across the card. I had to do a little manipulating with the basic paint program that came with my computer. I had so much fun with this image. In fact, you'll see more versions of it in the days ahead. Now grab a glass of your favorite summertime drink and go visit the S2G TT blog for deets and inspiration.