International Women's Day

International Woman's Day means many things to many people and for me, it means that we should celebrate the accomplishments of women around the world and all throughout history. It also stands for individuality, being able to be you without fear of rejection and accepted as an equal gender. March 8th is the day that every woman should come together and celebrate each other. To all my crafting friends I want to say "Thank you for being you" I would want nothing more and nothing less. So in honor of women everywhere I share this card with you.

To create the card I used a Fancy Pants paper pad that I've had for a really long time and an image that is just as old and I have no memory of how I acquired it.

This card was easy enough to assemble, I used Copics to color the image, added a few brads and used more paper from the same pad to complete the inside. I did add a space for a personal message after the photo was taken.

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Simply Papercraft - #55 Anything Goes
Morgan's Artworld - Anything Goes
Creative Fingers - #143Anything Goes
Polkadoodles - Wk #10 Anything Goes
Crafting With Friends - #62 Anything Goes
Colour Crazy - #10 Anything Goes

That's all I have for tonight. Thanks for stopping by and as always "Seek to find beauty in all things"

Sending Hugs From Texas

~Lesia

Stampscapes Scenes

Hello All,

I have been busy these past few weeks taking lessons to improve my coloring ability and creating panoramic scenes using one stamp or more.  This has been so much fun and today I would like to share a few of my creations.  I hope this will inspire you to check out the YouTube videos by Kevin owner of Stampscapes (linked at the end of this post) and maybe if you haven't played with this type of coloring you will.  This is a short post but it has quite a few photos (more than 4) so relax for a minute and browse through them. 

The cards above were all created using Stampscapes stamps and colored with various ink types on various types of paper.  So now a few more to share.

These are scenes created using the same brand stamps that will eventually become the center/focal point of a card.  

Oh well, that is all I have for this post.  The stamps I used are linked below.

Autumn Brook 212G
Lakeside Cabin 147F
Lakeside Cove 049G
Maple Brook 259F
Rocky Peaks 188F
Sedge Filler 251C

If you'd like to see Kevin's videos just click HERE.

Thanks for stopping by and have a blessed day.

Hugs and Kisses 

From Texas

~Lesia

All You Need is Love

Love, Love, All you need is love...remember that song from long ago? Well, the day for all hearts to come alive is here and the florist is pleased with the number of flowers and chocolate that has been sold.  As for me, I think if I were given a box of markers or crayons and a bouquet of lace I would be just as happy and feel just as loved (smiles).

Today I am going to share two cards with you that I hope you will like.  One is without any coloring and the other is with an image and coloring.  They both represent the day of caring and loving one another.  So here we go.

This card was created using Spellbinders Nested Hearts Die, Martha Stewart Border Die, Lace, Ribbon and DP from Cosmos. I inked my edges using Distress Inks, printed out a greeting and added a lock from my stash to complete the card.  I couldn't find a key flat enough for the inside so I just stamped a greeting.

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Moo-Mania - #159 Love (2/20)
Creative Moments - #136 Anything Goes (2/19)
Crafty Gals Corner - #159 Add A Heart (2/26)
Craftaholics R Us - #7 RED (2/20)
Crafty Addicts - #45 Anything Goes/Loved Up

When I created this card I was trying to use paper I had in my stash from last year and I think it is by Paper Studio from Hobby Lobby.  I think my image is one from Mo Manning but I can't recall the name of it or anything.  I colored her with my Copics, added a few Recollection flowers, stamped and cut out a greeting using Die'namics Fishtail dies to complete the card. On the inside, the heart border punch is one of Martha Stewarts.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:

Inspiration Destination - Anything Goes/Use Real Stamp (2/27)
Crafty Creations - #360 Anything Goes (2/27)
Crafting By Design - Be My Valentine (2/20)
Pause Dream Enjoy - #7 Anything Goes (2/20)
Try it On Tuesday - Love Is In The Air (2/19)

That's all I have for today. I really must go see about my laundry, after all the washer stopped almost an hour ago and the dryer who knows.  Seems like I forget everything whenever I go in my craft room (you know what I mean).

But as always thanks for stopping by and find beauty in all things.

Sending Hugs From Texas

~Lesia

Little Graduate

Surprise fellow crafters, I am back again with another post.  It has been quite some time since I created a scrapbook page so this was something I really had fun doing.  My youngest grandson graduated from kindergarten in 2016 and I am just now getting around to creating a page for him, so I would like to share my page with you but before I do I have an announcement to make.

LOYALTY WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT!!!

The winner of my loyalty giveaway.....

 per Mr. Random is

entry number 12

CONGRATULATIONS TO "JEANIE ELLIS"

Please email me at memascrafts2@gmail.com with your shipping information.

Note: You must claim your win before Saturday, February 17th.

Now on to my scrapbook page creation I have to share with everyone.

To create this page I used Graphic 45 paper from the "ABC Collection" along with their stickers and chipboard pieces. I layered and inked all my edges using Distress inks and to add dimension I used a few pop dots here and there.  My inspiration comes from Arlene, "Butterfly Kisses" who I think is one of the best when it comes to creating with Graphic 45. Hope my page has inspired you to create a page if you haven't in a while or if you've never given it a try. These projects make a perfect conversation piece and can be part of your home decor.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:

QKR Stampede - #282 Anything Goes (2/15)

Crafting With Friends - #60 Anything Goes (2/14)

Polkadoodles Crafting - Week #6 Anything Goes

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - #75 Anything Goes (2/16)

That's all I have for this post.  I hope everyone has a fabulous, loving Valentine's Day and I'll check back in next week with everyone with hopefully another giveaway.

As always thanks for stopping by.  

Sending hugs from Texas

~Lesia

Love Is In The Air

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February, the month of romance and love in its simplest form has arrived and Cupid is dancing as folks prepare to share their hearts with the ones they love (family, friends, and special ones).

I wanted to create something that was masculine and cute but my brain just wasn't prepared to leave the flowers and the bling so I had to search for inspiration.  After a couple of days, I found what I was looking for and now to share it with you.  My inspiration came from Tracy owner of "I Wanna Create A Memory". To see Tracy's creation click here.  Kudos and thanks for the inspiration.

Without any other chatter here is my card, perfect for the man that has stolen your heart or perhaps you allowed him to take it (smile).

The paper I used was by My Mind's Eye "Union Square" and the stamp is from Mo's Digital Pencil titled "Heart Thief". 
I colored the image using Copics, cut it out with my Brother Scan N Cut and positioned it on Spellbinders Standard Circles die.  I added two hearts using Spellbinders Nested Hearts and generated a greeting on the computer that I cut with a Die-namics Fishtail Banner die. Other items used include natural twill twine and EK Success picture corner punch.

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Simply Papercraft - #54 Anything Goes

Quick Quotes - Friday Challenge #84 "LOVE" (2/25)

Cut It Up - #141 Layers of Love (2/21)

Creative Fingers - #142 Anything Goes (2/23)

Crafty Catz - Anything Goes "Love Is In The Air" (2/14)

Crafting With Friends - #60 Anything Goes (2/14)

Colour Crazy Craft - Week#6 Anything Goes 

Brown Sugar - #275 Valentine Day (2/28)

As always thanks for stopping by

Sending hugs from Texas

~Lesia

Loyalty Giveaway

Finally!!!! I have battled with this flu virus and so far I have won the war.  When you suffer from COPD (chronic obtrusive pulmonary disorder) fighting the flu is a daily and aggressive fight. For two weeks I couldn't get out of my bed.  The first week was hell since I live alone and at times I thought it was over.  The second week one of my crafting buddies and a close friend decided to take care of me.  Unfortunately, my crafting buddy is a nurse so she took charge of my life and got me out of the bed and sitting for periods of time.  All she kept telling me was she could not allow my flu to turn into pneumonia and I agreed with her. My bedroom looked and smelled like a hospital room, all that was missing was the blood being drawn and shots being administered.  Around the third week I was mobile again but ordered to stay indoors and to avoid other people, which I obeyed to the letter and it worked.  I was able to craft a bit and surf the internet and even chat with folks on Facebook.  And now approximately one month later I am back to normal and happy to be in my craft room again.  My battle began on December 28th and ended a couple of days ago.  I am blessed!

I noticed that eight followers have left me, and that's okay. Sometimes we follow not for inspiration but for the free goodies and when there are no more goodies then off we go. For those of you that continued to hang out I have a little giveaway but before I share the giveaway I would like to share a couple of cards with you.

This card was made using Heartfelt Creations designer paper and a sheet of cardstock. The focal point was a topper I cut from one sheet of the paper pack and the rest was easy to assemble.

I completed the inside using the same designer pack and I just love how it turned out.

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Crafting With Friends - Anything Goes
Colour Crazy - Wk#4 Anything Goes
Crafters Castle - #1 Anything Goes

 I created this card using some Graphic 45 paper that I had in my stash.  Yep on a mission to use what I have.

Below is the inside which is plain but coordinates with the front of the card.

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Polkadoodle - Week #4 Anything Goes

Creative Fingers - #142 Anything Goes

Brown Sugar - #274 Birthday

Now moving on to my giveaway.  I have 3 Spellbinders dies that I can share with someone since it appears I have two of them (that's what happens when you purge). Just add your name to Mr. Linky below and cross your fingers.  The photo only shows two dies but I am actually giving away three.

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