Caardvarks Photo Inspiration Challenge

I've made a card for my parents' 50th wedding anniversary using the photo inspiration at CAARDvarks.

Basic Grey #15 - Photo Inspiration

Here's a Mothers Day card I made using the photo inspiration at Basic Grey Challenges using the lovely new kioshi collection pack.

March 10, 1990 - It was 20 years ago today...

It was 20 years ago today...
...that I married my best friend, Gaute.

"I love you Gaute, and I thank God every day for you. May His love, kindness, grace, compassion, and mercy guide you as you make your way each day. Thank you for your unconditional love and for loving me as I am."

Happy 20th Anniversary Gaute!!!

Double Dutch #38 - Boys Only

The Double Dutch challenge this week is just in time for my son's 13th birthday this month. Here's my entry for Boys Only.

Sketchy Colors #13 - Red, Pink and Turquoise

Red, Pink and Turquoise are the Sketchy Colors for this week.
Here's my entry...

Basic Grey #14 / Friday Sketchers #91

Here's a card using this week's sketch at Friday Sketchers with the Color Combo at Basic Grey Challenges (Maroon, Pink, and Lemon). I used Dandelion paper from the Lemonade Collection.

StampARTic Sketch Challenge in March

There's a sketch by the charming Marianne for the March challenge at StampARTic.

I was so excited when the fantastic expert and professional, Carola hosted a tutorial on Gesso...in wonderful timing with my Ask the Stamper question about the milky stuff.
Thank you Carola!!!

Although I only used it on one piece of patterned paper (baby steps ;p), it was a great learning experience. I distressed it a little, too! Ooh! As I said in my question to the stamper, I buy many things and often don't know what to do with them. I'm also not the most adventurous scrapper ;)

However, I did make my own flower. There is a great tutorial by the lovely Bev at Whiff of Joy Stamps Tutorials and Inspirations Blog.

I'm really on a roll!
Here's my entry...

Sukkersött #74

Here's my entry for the sketch this week at Sukkersött...

Cute Card Thursday #101 - Ribbon-Tastic!

This week's challenge at Cute Card Thursday is Ribbon-Tastic!
Here's my entry...

Here comes the Sun! - at Daring Cardmakers

Daring Cardmakers wants to see reds, oranges and yellows this week, as Spring is right around the corner!

Here's my entry...

Mojo Monday 127 - Round or Square?

Here's my entry for the Round sketch at Mojo Monday this week...

Sketchy Colors #12

I've made a birthday card with Maya's sketch this week at Sketchy Colors...

Open Your Eyes - Skissedilla #48

The lovely Anita is guest designer at Skissedilla this week.

Here's my entry for her sketch.

Scrappekammeret #1 - MOTHER

The inspiration for the first challenge at Scrappekammeret is Mother/Mom.
Here's my entry for the NEW challenge blog. I've made a little basket with M&Ms and a gift card to the bookstore. Although we don't celebrate Mothers Day here until the second Sunday in May, I'm getting a good headstart. This will be for one of my sisters.

Good Day Sunshine - Skissedillaskisse #47

The sketch this week at Skissedilla is by the lovely Brit.
And here's my entry...

Color My World - Skissedillaskisse #46

This is my entry for a sketch by Carrin at Skissedilla this week...

Sukkersött #71 - Valentine Baileys

What do you do with all those little bottles you get from the airplane?

The challenge at Sukkersött this week is to "Valentine" something.

I've seen some little milk cartons that I've had in mind for these little bottles, but couldn't find a template...

So, I made my own!
Here's my entry.

I did not use the little bottles I had because:

-I didn't have two that matched

-I saw a six-pack of these little Baileys at the grocery store

-The ones from the grocery store are larger bottles AND still fit into my carton!

-(And Baileys is delicious too!)

Cute Card Thursday #98 - Spots and Dots #2

It is birthday season in my family, so Cute Card Thursday is really helping me out! The sponsor there this week is Phindy's Place. And let me tell you, Phindy's got some really gorgeous stamps! I got this little mouse there, and the card is for my sister's birthday.

"Happy Birthday Little Strawberry!" is on the little banner in Spanish...

Cute Card Thursday #98 - Spots and Dots

The challenge this week at Cute Card Thursday is "Spots and Dots".
This card is for my dad's birthday today.

Happy Birthday Tata!!!

Ett trykk - February Challenge

Here's my entry to the February challenge at my favorite magazine ;)


...and this is the sketch provided

Happy Birthday Nora!

This was me at age 6.

I am very blessed and thankful that I am celebrating another year. I know that God loves me because He has given me a wonderful family that I love so much. I still have both my parents who are healthy and happy. My brothers and sisters are the best friends that anyone could ever have. Nine nieces and nephews offer an enlightening (and sometimes frightening) view of a life so different than when we were their age. I am blessed with a wonderful husband and two beautiful boys who make me smile every day. We have been blessed with great times and a few curve balls here and there, but God has always been with us. For His love, compassion, kindness, and mercy, I am thankful.

Sketchy Colors #9 - The Little Pizza

Who ordered the Very Small Pizza?

This is my entry for this week's sketch at Sketchy Colors: Red / Black.

I've made a little pizza box (4" x 4") as a Valentine for my son.
The "card" is a pizza with all the "toppings". The "tray" is a puzzle I've made with thin chipboard covered in patterned paper, using the Quickutz puzzle die.

Basic Grey #12 - Animals

The subject for the challenge at Basic Grey - Animals.
I've used Basic Grey papers from the Granola collection...

Friday Sketchers #87

Here's my first entry to Friday Sketchers. This is for Challenge #87.

Sukkersött Challenge #70

I've made another birthday card for the sketch by Kristine at Sukkersött this week.

NordSalten-hobbyklubb #1

There's a new challenge blog in town!
Here's my entry to NordSalten-hobbyklubb's first challenge...

Skissedillaskisse #44

The sketch at Skissedilla this week is by Dina Wakley. Here's my entry...

2 Sketches 4 You - Sketch #44

Another birthday card for this week's sketch at 2S4U.

Caardvarks Red Heart Challenge AND Sketchy Colors #8

This is an entry for the Red Heart Challenge at Caardvarks using the sketch from Sketchy Colors ...

Sketch Saturday #87

I've made a birthday card this week for Sketch Saturday...

Colour Create #36 - Kraft, Blue and White

The combination at Colour Create this time is kraft, blue, and white with an optional texture...

Skissedilla #43

This is my entry for a sketch by Hege at Skissedilla this week...

Sketchy Colors #7 - Brown and Turquoise

Brown and turquiose are the Sketchy Colors this week...

Sukkersött #68 - Celebration

A Happy Birthday to my big brother Tony today!

Tony loves to cook (and EAT) with his kids. I've made him an Italian Panettone mix in a jar. But I've called it "Panettony"...get it? Panettony?!?! (I know, I don't get out much ;P )

The tag around the jar has the instructions for preparing the panettone. The birthday card and mix are my entry for this week's theme at Sukkersött : Celebration!

Mojo Monday 121

Here's my entry for the sketch at Mojo Monday this week...

2 Sketches 4 You - Laura's Sketch 43

Here's this week's entry for Laura's sketch #43 at 2S4U...

Award !!!

The sweetest Ida has humbled me with this award. Thank you Ida!!!

The following rules apply:

1. Copy the Award to your blog
2. Link the person who gave it to you
3. Tell seven interesting facts about yourself
4. Forward the Award to seven people
5. Link their blogs
6. Comment on their blog to let them know of the award

So, the seven interesting facts about me. Hmmm...

1. My first job was at a Benetton
2. I've heard that I'm a really good baker (though I enjoy cooking too)
3. I have a degree in Architecture
4. I think Dr. House is really HOT
5. I worked at a bank for 13 years
6. I was born in Mexico City and my husband was born in Haugesund
7. I love Jesus!!!

And I must, in turn, pass it on to the following Seven Super Scrappy Sweethearts because they hold a special place in my heart (and in my scrap room).

1. Ingrid - whose vibrant colors tell her wonderful stories
2. Peet - for her simplicity and elegance and perfection
3. Linn Kristine - whose girls are the cutest little buttons!
4. Pia - whose boy layouts are the envy of my scraproom
5. Anita - who kindly shares the how-to for festive and yummy gifts
6. Hanna - who makes a gorgeous girl LO, with or without flowers
7. Gro - for her beautiful hostess gifts and words of encouragement

And that's the way it goes.
Good night everyone!

Skissedilla - Bonus Sketch

Skissedilla has a bonus sketch this week to welcome two new members to the DT. Here's my entry...
Johan caught stealing chocolate chips ;)

Skissedilla #41

Here's my entry for this week's sketch at Skissedilla...

Sketchy Colors Challenge #5

Here's my entry to this week's Sketchy Colors challenge: pink & yellow with bronze details. I've made a birthday card and decorated a tin can for tea bags...

Basic Grey: Week 10 - Colour Combo

Color Combo 3 at Basic Grey is Cream, Pink and Blue.
Here's my entry...

Ett Trykk December Challenge Winner !!!

What a lovely surprise. I made the top three at Ett trykk's December Challenge!
...with this Birthday Card...

Thank you Ett Trykk for a Happy New Year!!!