Toot Toot...Out for publication

I would like to thank Jamie Lane over at Bits of paper
(  http://jamielanedesigns.blogspot.com/ )
for her sweet suggestion that I submit
my Mothers day card to....In-A-Scrap ezine
I got an email saying... it will be in the ezine magazine
 may/june issue..
I am so excited...
Hugs to you Jamie for the encouragement...
warmly
Brenda

Sick boy..so no crafting for me this week

well I guess no crafting for me this few days off work....my son has a
stomache /flu bug and is not feeling very well...
I'll check in to see what you are all up to ....
have a good week...
hugs
Brenda

DS Help..please...word book binding????

Ok ladies as I said in a recent post I just got the design studio program...yikes..I am tying to do a word book...I actually..trial and error ...managed to cut out the actual word/letters( my hubby's name...claude)  and was smart enough to figure out to cut it in reverse to do other side...now...the ? I need help with is..what do you guys use/do to bind the books..I dont have any fancy binding tools...so...would large eyelets and rings do???...any suggestions....
thanks so much...
hugs
Brenda

Forever young ---side step---birthday card

This is a birthday card I made for my bff's little girls 13th birthday..
( says...12 so last year..)
I used my trusty Cricut and the forever young cartridge...
I used mickey font for the 12.....
It is my first side step card so bare with me..I'll get better at them I hope....

Disney's Animal Kingdoms Asian Tigers 3 page layout

Hey guys I just wanted to show you a 3 page Disney layout I did....
It features the tigers in the Asia area of the Animal kingdom...my fav park...
I could sit all day and watch these magnificant animals......
I used the cricut Mickey cart for this one and some k&co items.....
(repost original posted sept 09)

Some bunny loves you easter card

Some bunny loves you..
Easter card...

Hey everyone I saw a cute card
and sketch in

 paper crafts mag

and did my own take on it...

I used a martha stewart punch,

patterned papers,

page from a making memories

 journaling pad,

ribbon,bottons and a die cut...

hope you like...

A little sunshine goes a long way

Barb at crafty girl (  http://barbcraft.blogspot.com/ ) has passed this award onto me....
She has brought a ray of sunshine into my day today...Thank you so much...
I have been having a bit of a bumpy time and this sure perks me up....


Barb of coarse this goes back to you as well.
I admire your talent and enjoy your blog so much..
Everyone please go check out her amazing blog...

I’d like to pass this on to a few other talented ladies
who also have been great and supportive online friends.
You all deserve the best life has to offer...
in random order...

Brenda @ Brenda’s joy  (http://brendasjoy.blogspot.com/)

Jamie @ bits of paper  (http://jamielanedesigns.blogspot.com/)

Wanda @ My happy place   (http://myscraphappyplace.blogspot.com/)

Nanne @ Nannes creations   (http://nannes-creations.blogspot.com/)

Mary @Cardz for you

(http://cardzforu.blogspot.com/)....( http://cricutcardzchallenge.blogspot.com/ )

Margie @ bella bug creations  (http://bellabugcreations.blogspot.com/)

Diane @ capadia designs  (http://capadiadesigns.blogspot.com/)

Sandy @ details by sandy ( http://detailsbysandy.blogspot.com/ )

Sarah @ Live love scrap ( http://liveloveandscrap.blogspot.com/ )

Barb @ Snowmans lovers papery  (http://snowmanlover.blogspot.com/)

Sandi @ soft side of Sandi ( http://softsideofsandi.blogspot.com/ )

Vickie @ kraft korner (http://kraftkorner.blogspot.com/)

You ladies have mad skills and Bigger hearts..I thank you
may you all be blessed this easter season and beyond..
Big hugs
Brenda

Pluto Disney layout

Hey guys...I am beginning to think that I have a black cloud over my


Head as the last months have been a bit bumpy...nothing too major thank goodness,

Just minor illnesses and life issues that take me away from this the fun stuff...so I havent been in

the groove as far as crafting goes....Here is a very basic Disney layout

Featuring Pluto...I used theCricut  Mickey cartridge for this one.....

Thanks for the design studio hints everyone....

If I ever get time I am sure it'll be fun to use...

Happy Easter to all....