Saturday, December 27, 2014

Back in Action, Baby!

Oh my goodness golly, does it ever feel good to be typing on this blank blog! I am sorry for going MIA - I did try to make it around and comment when I could, but I have been a busy Christmas auntie. My whole family came over from Minnesota (about 6 hours away) and I scurried and scampered and didn't have time to stamp! 
Can you blame me? Look at my Christmas cuties!

She wanted to try on Auntie B's glittery shoes:


Mr. B and his faithful puppy:


After my family left, I had just enough time to breathe before spending my first Christmas at my boyfriend's folks' house. We've been dating for 2 1/2 years now, but this is the first year I dedicated Christmas day to his family. And it was AWESOME! I even made his family's stocking wall this year:


As you can tell, I was thrilled! It's the little things...

Anywho, I spent yesterday unpacking and organizing all my new crafty goodies including a NEW CRICUT EXPLORE!!!! and a CUTTLEBUG!!! Woooooo! I played around with them a little bit today, although the card I made tonight doesn't showcase any elements from them. I have to practice first, ya know. 


I inked up this adorable elephant, because there were three pregnancy announcements from family/friends over the holiday season and thought I better get to work! That cute little flower button is from Doodlebug Designs "Baby Girl Boutique Buttons". 

 I was inspired by an amazing image over at the Just Us Girls challenge:


and this sketch from Retro Sketches:


And a first entry to Hiding in My Craft Room - Freestyle

http://www.hidinginmycraftroom.com/2014/12/himcr-180-freestyle_27.html


Last, but not least, this is going to Simon Says Stamp's Wednesday Challenge: Anything Goes


Click on any of the images for more information on any of the challenges.

Thanks for stopping by. I promise I'm going to be a veritable bloggy fiend this week. Leave me a comment or follow my blog and I'll be sure to return the favor!








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  1. Ina GDecember 27, 2014 at 9:34 PM

    Oh this is simply toooo adorable Becca. Aren't the colours just fabulous this week. Fabulous card.

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  2. wendipooh13December 28, 2014 at 1:50 AM

    yay for a wonderful christmas!!!! always nice to be with family. LOVE the cute sweet card, and soft colors!!

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  3. lostinpaperDecember 28, 2014 at 2:27 AM

    On the stocking wall? That sounds serious lol. Glad to hear you had a great Christmas! ps love all that sweet layering on your cute polka elephant.

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  4. Lizzy HillDecember 28, 2014 at 2:56 AM

    That card is soooo beautiful:) LOOVE the colours & the design - we've got a boy baby expected in February... Babies galore!!! Your little ones are sooo cute here - & yeeehah!!! You made it to the stocking Wall ...*winks!!!*

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  5. CarolDecember 28, 2014 at 5:33 AM

    Gorgeous card Becca, love the colour combo. Looks and sounds like a fab Christmas was had. Carol x

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  6. Monika ReeckDecember 28, 2014 at 6:41 AM

    Cute picture and sweet of your picture and the sock...
    I love the little lady with a big shoe hehehe..so sweeettt
    I adore your sweet card in grey and pink so soft and so fit for baby or new baby card,
    Happy Holiday my dear Becca and I have got your card yesterday it soo adorable
    and you are lucky your card from me come fast...normaly it can be 2-3 weeks it was only 5 days comes to you cause I sent monday you got it on Saturday..lucky girl you are..did your boyfriend asked you to be his wife...hope soon Becca..wish you happy with him...hugs, Monika

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  7. ~amy~December 28, 2014 at 7:21 AM

    Sounds like you had a wonderful Christmas!
    Super cute baby card!

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  8. JerrieDecember 28, 2014 at 8:26 AM

    Oh this card is so cute! Love the pink and grey together and the elephant stamp rocks!! I am glad you are back in action because I was missing your posts!! Enjoy your Christmas gifts.

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  9. KT Fit KittyDecember 28, 2014 at 8:50 AM

    Sounds like you had a fabulous Christmas and you got some awesome gifts! Fun family pictures of the little ones! And it looks like you're "in" at the in-laws LOL! Your elephant card is absolutely adorable! I love elephants - you picked perfect design paper for this image!

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  10. AnonymousDecember 28, 2014 at 8:53 AM

    Gorgeous card and it looks like you had a fab Christmas . Cute pictures x

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  11. Holly AKA KopyKatDecember 28, 2014 at 10:47 AM

    OMGosh the card is so fabulous and so perfect for the babies arriving! I have to say, I am so crazy jealous of your new Cricut explorer, you are going to have to tell us about the learning curve for that one, lol. Looks like you had some great Holly-Days, hope you are going to enjoy the New Year as well.

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  12. BirgitDecember 28, 2014 at 12:38 PM

    I know what you mean-I have to get back to my beautiful craft room. One goes crazy getting everything prepared and done and then ...it's over! I was DOA on Christmas Day as we celebrate Christmas Eve. I think it is wonderful that you are now on the official stocking wall and your niece is a cutey. She also has great taste as she loves sparkly things. I love the picture of the little boy and the black lab-so cute. I love your card and I think I saw that elephant a few days ago:) Those colours are great together

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  13. NancyDecember 28, 2014 at 5:34 PM

    Gorgeous card Becca, love the Polka dotted elephant and the chevron strip! Looks and sounds like a fabulous Christmas! Thanks for joining us at Just Us Girls....Happy New Year too!

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  14. LindseyDecember 28, 2014 at 9:22 PM

    Such cute family photos! And a sweet baby card.

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  15. GretaDecember 28, 2014 at 10:13 PM

    Sounds like a wonderful family Christmas, Becca--love the pictures you shared! Such a sweet baby card--love that button!

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  16. debby4000December 29, 2014 at 2:29 AM

    Fabulous cute card and what adorable pics too
    Thank you for joining us at Simon says Stamp Wednesday Challenge.
    Luv
    Debby

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  17. *Vicki*December 30, 2014 at 11:58 AM

    Looks like you had a wonderful Christmas!! Really darling photos here! :) I love that darling elephant image along with the colors! Great design! ;)

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  18. Chris DringDecember 30, 2014 at 3:06 PM

    Just look at those adorable little cuties! And what a cute baby card! Thanks for joining us this week at Just Us Girls!

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  19. Lisa KindDecember 31, 2014 at 9:46 AM

    Your card is adorable as are the little ones in your photos! Have fun with your new toys and we hope to see you playing with Just Us Girls in 2015! Happy New Year!

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  20. DarnellDecember 31, 2014 at 5:32 PM

    I'm finally getting around to my bloggie friends and catching up. It looks like your Christmas was fabulous, Becca, with both sets of families! Woo-Hoo on getting both a Cricut AND a Cuttlebug! Your elephant is adorable!! Hugs, Darnell

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  21. CherylJanuary 1, 2015 at 6:29 AM

    Cute card and great use of the sketch! Those are some pretty cute kiddos, too!
    Thanks for joining us this week at Just Us Girls!

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  22. JenscrapstooJanuary 2, 2015 at 9:04 PM

    Such a fun happy card, love the image you have used and the papers too!! Thanks for joining us at Hiding in my Craft Room
    Cheers Jennie DTM
    Jenscrapstoo

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  23. Samantha A.January 3, 2015 at 10:10 AM

    Well it sounds like you a wonderful Christmas with loved ones and what awesome Christmas presents! The card is lovely I love the take on the sketch and color scheme! Just wonderful!
    Thanks for sharing at Hiding in My Craft Room!
    Samantha
    –HIMCR DT
    Designs by Sammy

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  24. Jessi FoganJanuary 4, 2015 at 12:26 PM

    It is totally the little things! And those little people are too precious :) So is your face!And whoa, baby announcements do always seem to come in groups like that!

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  25. jenn shurkusJanuary 4, 2015 at 8:42 PM

    such a wicked fun card!! happy new year ;)

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  26. Laurie HIMCRJanuary 8, 2015 at 1:06 AM

    Congrats! You are one of our HIMCR Winners! Thanks for joining us this week at HIMCR! Please check back to claim your prize!

    Hiding in My Craft Room
    ~Laurie

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