Treat Layout

I had these photos of Buster that were begging me to be scrapped. I used a Sketch Thursday 6.23 sketch to create this cute page. Here is the sketch.

Here is my page.

 The page is about Buster wanting his bedtime treat so bad that he couldn't wait get to his bed in the next room instead he sat in his cage.
Supplies: Pattern paper: Early bird collection from Cosmo Cricket, orange paper- Fancy Pants Designs; Cardstock- kraft and dark gray, Ribbon from Basic Grey; Pom-pom trim from Simplicity; Spray inks from Ranger and Smooch; Stickers from EK Success.

Sketch It To Me Blog Hop‏

Welcome to a Sketch Blog Hop. Everybody in the hop got the same sketch and had to create a scrapbook page and a card or another page. Here is what I started with.

Here is what I did with it.

Close up on the journaling.

 Since I made an 8x8 page I reduce the size of my photos and the amount. I also moved the photos above the stripes but other than that i kept it the same.( Papers from Crate Paper).
My second project was of course a card since I have been making them for most of my life.

You can see where I used the sketch for this card. The focal point is turned and now it is covering the stripes. It also lost the extra embellishments. ( Paper for Get Crafty collection from Die Cuts With a View).
To continue your hop visit Briana at http://meplus2.wordpress.com/
If you didn't here from Cynthia at http://creative-castangs.blogspot.com/
then please go back to the start http://www.lovejoypaper.com (Amanda's Blog) and go through the hop. 
Happy Hopping!

Spring Blog Hop

I am going to share with you hoppers how to create this cute little Easter basket.

First you need to cut twenty-six 1/2" x 11"  strips of cardstock.  Use eight of the strips to create the basket base. Weave them to get something to look like this.
Tips:
1. Use glue to hold everything in place.
2. Bend every other strip like in the photo below to make the weaving process easier.
3. 3 1/2" will be unweaved on all sides.

Once the base is done fold up the unweaved portion of the strips to create the sides of the basket.

Work your way around the basket to create the sides. One strip will not be enough to finish one row.
Tips:
1. On the first and last rows glue it the weaves together. 
2. Glue the second strip to the first one when you need.
3. End each strip and the inside of basket.
To make the handle you will need the six remaining strips. It kind of looks like a twisted paper chain.
I show you with different colors so it will be easier to see.
First lay two strips like this:and glue the ends together.

 Then fold the one that is on the bottom over the top. Like this.

Keep repeating this step until you use your remaining strips.
Tip:
1. Glue extra strips when you need them.
 Here is what the handle design looks.

Attach the handle with brads. To decorate, I used a crepe paper to make a ruffle. Ribbon and flowers are them added. If you are impatience like me you will probably use hot glue to attach the decorations.

To continue your hop visit http://craftyscrapbooker.blogspot.com/
If you didn't here from http://scrappingtherapy.blogspot.com/ , then please go back to the start www.lovejoypaper.com (Amanda's Blog) and go through the hop.

Happy St. Patrick's Day.

Good morning everyone and Happy St. Patrick's Day. I want to share with you three cute "green" items I made.
Here is a card I made for the Cards on Artfire Guild March challenge. The Challenge was to make a card using just the color green. I think I accomplished that simple task. Now I need to restock my green supplies. 

I guess the card didn't use all my green items but the scrapbook page sure did.

The last item is for dogs and I sure will bring a smile to your face. Here is a Shamrock headband for dogs.
Doesn't Buster look funny cute.

P.S. You better are wearing something green if you don't want to get pinched. I already did once today.

Card for Get Sketchy

Every week Get Sketchy has a card challenge. This weeks sketch was:

 Here is my take on the sketch.

 Here is a closer look at the details.

Papers, ribbon, chalk ink and vellum was from Quick Quotes. Stamp from Autumn Leaves. Ink from Stampin' Up.

Happy Valentine's Day

Today I want to show you what kind on of cards I gave to my mom dad, brother and even my dog..
My mom's

My dad's

My brother's

My dog's. It is from everyone in the family.

Happy Valentine's Day! Now I am off to go make some cookie dough truffles.

Welcome

Thanks for stopping by to see what this blog is about. It is going to be about the Kraziness that goes in my mind. I am crafter that started selling crafts last year. I am sure a lot of my post will be about my latest craft but sometimes it might be about my super cute dog, named Buster. Which I am sure a post will about him Feb. 21, since that is when he turns 10. Here are the links to my studios if you want to take a look:
www.CritterCrafts.artfire.com
www.MJsKraze@artfire.com
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