Tayton Timothy has FINALLY arrived!

Hey Blogging Buddies!
Sooo sorry to leave you all hanging, as I'm just now getting a bit of 'me' time in. So the day finally came and my little bundle of joy has arrived! :) :) My water broke at 6am on Monday the 22nd and after 38 hours of rough labor with 1 hour pushing, Tayton Timothy Sajkowicz arrived via emergency c-section on Nov. 23rd! He weighed 6lbs 5oz and was 19.5 inches long...just a lil peanut! :) We both finally got to go home from the hospital last Friday. We are both doing very well and we're all adjusting just fine to this new family of ours. I can't believe my lil bugga-boo is already 10 days old! I attached a few pictures of my handsome lil guy for you to enjoy! :)

Hope you're all doing well and each of you had a great Thanksgiving!

xoxoxo

PPC-CC NEW Specialty Challenge -- Sketch Combo #1

As you may guess from the title above, we are trying something NEW, different and exciting at PPC-CC...Specialty Challenges!!! Every 3rd Monday of the Month we will replace our Color Combo challenge with a speciality one! It may be sketches, themes, techniques, the possibilites are endless! The same rules apply for these challenges as they do for our Color Combos.


Sketch Combo:

My Card Creation:

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Card Size: 5-1/2 x 4-1/4
All supplies are Stampin' Up! unless otherwise stated.
Stamps: Bells and Boughs
Paper: Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Always Artichoke, Very Vanilla, Deck the Halls DSP
Ink: Always Artichoke, Early Espresso, Various Markers Tools: Big Shot, Petals-a-Plenty Embossing Folder, Two Tags Bigz Die, Scallop Circle Punch, 1-3/8" Circle Punch, 3D-Dimensionals, Paper Piercing Tool, Blender Pen used with Markers
Accessories: Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding, Hemp Twine, Pearl Jewels
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We hope you take some time out of your busy week to partipate at PPC! Head on over there to check out our DT members creations, too!



PPC-CC #38

Hello Bloggers!
Sorry for the lack of blogging lately...as usual, things are hectic here at the Sajkowicz house and with the coming of 'Baby Sajk', I really DON'T have ANY energy or motivation to do anything. I'm approaching 38 weeks pregnant and I couldn't be more exhausted and uncomfortable, but yet extremely excited and ready to meet my baby boy! :) So my truest apologies for not being so active in the blogging world...I'm hoping things will get better once the baby comes and I have some time off from work, but I suppose we shall see. I've been told that I won't have any more time for myself, but I WANT to make time for myself to get crafty, even if it is only an hour a day...who knows though! Any advice how to balance my time is always welcome! :)

Anyway, here is this weeks color combo from PPC...

And my Card Creation:

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Card Size: 5-1/2 x 4-1/4
All supplies are Stampin' Up! unless otherwise stated.
Stamps: Tags til Christmas
Paper: Baja Breeze, Concord Crush, Bravo Burgandy, Very Vanilla
Ink: Concord Crush
Tools: Ornament Punch, Big Shot, Petals-a-Plenty Embossing Folder, Very Vanilla Embossing Powder, Heat Embossing Gun, 3D-Dimensionals
Accessories: 1/8" Bravo Burgandy Grosgrain Ribbon (SU! Retired)
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Please take some time to hop on over to the other PPC Creators' blogs then get crafty and create something with these beautiful colors! Make sure you link your project on the PPC Challenge site. I can't wait to see what you come up with!

I've also been meaning to post my final Week 12 of my 12 Weeks of Halloween...and yes, I know that it's a bit late, but I WILL post something very, very cute for my final post...you won't want to miss it either! Look for that post this week!

Happy stamping my loves!

PPC-CC #36 & 4 Crafty Chicks

We have another wonderful color combo for us this week at Picture Perfect Creations...

My card this week was made for my cousin and her boyfriend who just bought a house. I also combined Sketch Challenge #8 from 4 Crafty Chicks!

My Card Creation:

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Card Size: 5-1/2 x 4-1/4
All supplies are Stampin' Up! unless otherwise stated.
Stamps: Good Neighbors
Paper: Crumb Cake, Old Olive, Tangerine Tango, Concord Crush, Sweet Pea DSP (SU! Retired)
Ink: Crumb Cake, Old Olive, Tangerine Tango, Concord Crush

Tools: 1-1/4" Square Punch, 1-3/8" Square Punch, Scallop Border Punch, Sponge Dauber, 3D-Dimensionals
Accessories: 1/4" Old Olive Grosgrain Ribbon

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Be sure to check out the other PPC DT's blogs for more inspiring creations using this super fab color combo. I can't wait to see what you come up with!

Thanks for stopping by! :)

My 'Furry' Loves....Mason & Meisha

Happy Friday All!

I have a non-crafty post for you today...just wanted to re-introduce to you, my 'furry' loves! :)

We have Mason (right) and Meisha (left), my two very loveable St. Bernards just chillin' on the sidewalk in front of our house. Aren't they just the cutest pups you've ever seen?!?! If I don't say so myself! hehehe Gotta love these gentle giants! :)



So what are your plans for the weekend? Tonight I'm thinking about getting crafty, since I actually have the motivation to do something! hahaha Then on Saturday night, the hottie hubs and I spending time at my cousin's house for her housewarming party and on Sunday we're taking a trip to Babies 'R Us to pick up some last minute things for our little bug-a-boo! I can't believe he'll be here in less than 5 weeks! Time sure has flown by!!! :)

Hope you're weekend is wondeful...Chat soon!

12 Weeks of Halloween -- Week 11

Happy Thursday!
I hope you're all doing well! I can't believe that we're at the 11th week of our 12 Weeks of Halloween series! I have another card to share with you. Hope you like it!

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Card Size: 4-1/4 x 5-1/2
All supplies are Stampin' Up! unless otherwise stated.
Stamps: Fangtastic!
Paper: Basic Black, Whisper White, Rich Razzleberry, Pumpkin Pie, Wicked Fun Specialty DSP

Ink: Stazon Black
Markers: Various Colors
Tools: 1-1/4" Circle Punch, 1-3/8" Circle Punch, Scallop Circle Punch, Big Shot, Spider Web Embossing Folder, 3D-Dimensionals, Blender Pen
Accessories: 1/4" Pumpkin Pie Grosgrain Ribbon
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Have a great day!

xoxoxo

PPC-CC #35!

Hi All!
I am super excited about the card I made for this week's PPC-CC #35 color combo! And as always, its super simple, quick and easy! :) Great for me at this stage of my pregnancy, when I have ZERO motivation to do ANYTHING! lol Hope you like it!

My Card Creation...

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Card Size: 5-1/2 x 4-1/4
All supplies are Stampin' Up! unless otherwise stated.
Stamps: Heard from the Heart
Paper: Chocolate Chip, Tempting Turquoise, Regal Rose, Very Vanilla
Ink: Chocolate Chip
Tools: 1-3/8" Circle Punch
Accessories: Pearl Jewels, 5/8" Chocolate Chip Grosgrain Ribbon (SU! Retired)
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Isn't this just the cutest card?! Be sure to hop on over to all the PPC DT blogs for more fabulous inspiration and make sure to leave them some lovely comments! I can't wait to see what you all create using these scrumptious colors! Be sure to link your card, scrapbook page, or 3-D project to the Picture Perfect Challenge Blog for your chance at this week's prize! Thanks for looking!

Come back tomorrow for Week 11 of the 12 Weeks of Halloween Series!
Toodles!

12 Weeks of Halloween -- Week 10

Post three for today and I'm finally caught up with my 12 Weeks of Halloween posts! So sorry for slacking! :) Anyway, make sure you scroll down to see the others!

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Card Size:4-1/4 x 5-1/2
All supplies are Stampin' Up! unless otherwise stated.
Stamps: Pasiley Prints
Paper: Very Vanilla, Cajun Craze, Old Olive, Peach Parfait
Markers/Ink: Cajun Craze, Peach Parfait, Old Olive
Tools: 2" Circle Punch (Fiskars), Scallop Circle Punch, Big Shot, Lattice Embossing Folder, 3D-Dimensionals
Accessories: 1-1/4" Old Olive Striped Ribbon
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Hope you're all enjoying whats left of our weekend! I'll be back tomorrow with our PPC-CC #35 Color Combo! Have a great evening my friends!

12 Weeks of Halloween -- Week 9

Here's the second post of today and another super fast and simple Halloween card for my 12 Weeks of Halloween series!

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Card Size: 4-1/4 x 5-1/2
All supplies are Stampin' Up! unless otherwise stated.
Stamps: Batty for You
Paper: Very Vanilla, Basic Black
Ink: Basic Black
Tools: 1-1/4" Circle Punch, 1" Circle Punch, Big Shot, Spider Web Embossing Folder, 3D-Dimensionals
Accesoris: 1-1/4" Basic Black Striped Ribbon
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Make sure you come back for my last post today!

12 Weeks of Halloween -- Week 8

Hi All!
Today is the first post of three, while I play catch-up with my 12 Weeks of Halloween Series. Enjoy!

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Card Size: 5-1/2 x 4-1/4
All supplies are Stampin' Up! unless otherwise stated.
Stamps: Fang-tastic!
Paper: Basic Black, Whisper White, River Rock, Old Olive, Always Artichoke, Pumpkin Pie
Ink: Basic Black
Tools: Extra-Large Owl Punch, Big Shot, Spider Web Embossing Folder, 3D-Dimensionals, Sponge Dauber, Cricut Machine (used to make the ovals for the pumpkin)
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Thanks for looking!

Yes, I am alive...and PPC-CC #34

Hello Blogging Friends!

So sorry for the lack of posting lately! Things have been hectic here at the Sajkowicz house with the coming of our lil guy in 6 weeks or so! Ahhh...can't believe it has gone by so fast! We've been super busy preparing for him...getting his crib built, organizing all of his new things, etc. So with all of this, my crafting has been put on the back burner...But I didn't forget about our weekly color combo challenge at PPC!

Here is this week's combo #34:

I haven't had the chance to get crafty yet with it and I'm really hoping I have the time too this week, but I still want to encourage you to head on over to check it out and participate! The PPC Creators Design Team and October Guest Designer sure have some great inspiration to share, too! Click here to go now!

I also hope to have my 12 Weeks of Halloween posts caught up this week, as well, so be on the look out for those! :)

Chat soon my loves!

DIY Fall Wreath

I've got a different type of crafty post to share with you today...

I was at Wally-World (Wal-mart) the other day and was walking through the floral department when I decided that I wanted to make my own Fall Wreath for my front door! I bought a a grapevine wreath, sunflower bouquet, spool of matching wired ribbon, and from home added some scattered throw-type leaves. I just LOVE how it came out! It was sooo quick and easy, plus cost me less than $10 to make!

Sorry for the glare in the picture...can you see that baby bump in there too? hehehe Hope you like it! See you back here tomorrow for another 12 Weeks of Halloween post!

Happy Fall Y'all! :)

PPC-CC #32

Have you seen the color combo this week at PPC!? OMGoodness I loveeee it...its probably one of my all-time faves! :) It screams 'Fall' to me...my favorite time of year!

Here is my card creation:

I really wanted to use Stampin' Up!'s Hemp Twine for the bow, but realized I was all out when it came down to it...boohoo! Anyway, what do you think?!

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Card Size: 5-1/2 x 4-1/4

All supplies are Stampin' Up! unless otherwise stated.
Stamps: Paisley Prints, Holiday Best (SU! Hostess Retired)
Paper: Cajun Craze, Pear Pizzazz, More Mustard, Very Vanilla
Ink: Cajun Craze, Pear Pizzazz, More Mustard, Very Vanilla, Chocolate Chip
Tools: 3D-Dimensionals, Scallop Oval Punch, Sponge Dauber
Accessories: 1/8" Tan Satin Ribbon (Michael's)
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I hope you'll join us for this week's challenge! Make sure to stop and see what the rest of the PPC Creators have done with these colors.

Chat soon my Crafty Peeps!

**NOTE: This is another project for the No Paper/Product Buying Challenge.

4 Crafty Chicks Challenge #4 -- Celebrate Fall Theme

The 4 Crafty Chicks Challenge blog has another great challenge for you this week...a 'Celebrate Fall' theme! How could I resist creating a card for this!? After all, it is one of my favorite times of year! This card is a lot more intricate than my usual quick and easy ones, but I had a blast making it! And I just LOVE how it came out!

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Card Size: 5-1/2 x 4-1/4
All supplies are Stampin' Up! unless otherwise stated.
Stamps: Autumn Splendor, Sweet Little Sentiments (SU! Retired)
Paper: Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla, Pumpkin Pie
Ink: Crumb Cake, More Mustard, Pumpkin Pie, Chocolate Chip, Riding Hood Red
Tools: Big Shot, Top Note Die, 3D-Dimensionals, Corner Rounder Punch, Scallop Tag Punch (Martha Stewart), 1/8" Circle Hole Punch (Fiskars), Sponge Dauber
Accessories: 1/4" Chocolate Chip Grosgrain Ribbon, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter,1/8" Tan Satin Ribbon (Michael's)
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Make sure you check out 4 Crafty Chicks and all they're DT inspirations this week!
Chat soon!

**NOTE: This is another project for the No Paper/Product Buying Challenge.

12 Weeks of Halloween -- Week 7

Wow! I can't believe that we're already on Week 7 of our 12 Weeks of Halloween! I have a super-duper quick and easy project to share with you today...Halloween Pixie Stix! I also sold these at my recent Craft Fair. Aren't they just the cutest?!

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All supplies are Stampin' Up! unless otherwise stated.
Stamps: Batty for You
Paper: Perfect Plum, Basic Black, Pumpkin Pie
Ink: Perfect Plum, Pumpkin Pie
Tools: Scallop Circle Punch, 1-1-4" Circle Punch, 1-3/8" Circle Punch
Accessories: Pixie Stix
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Thanks for looking!



**NOTE: This is another project for the No Paper/Product Buying Challenge.

PPC-CC #31, 4 Crafty Chicks AND The Paper Players

Happy Monday All!
I have a 3-for-1 deal today...that is 3 challenges. :) First off, of course, is our color combo challenge #31 over at PPC!  We have some really lovely colors to work with this week...Perfect Plum, Rose Red, River Rock, and Riding Hood Red.

At 4 Crafty Chicks this week, challenge #3 is to add heat or dry embossing to your creation. And lastly, The Paper Players is another new blog that I found while blog-hopping and they have a super simple sketch #16 for you to try this week...

So I combined these 3 lovely challenges together and TA-DAAAAA...this is what I came up with this...



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Card Size: 5-1/2 x 4-1/4

All supplies are Stampin' Up! unless otherwise stated.
Stamps: Occasional Quotes (Level 3 Hostess), Of the Earth (SU! Retired Hostess),
Paper: Rose Red, Perfect Plum, Riding Hood Red, River Rock, Very Vanilla
Ink: Perfect Plum, Versamark
Tools: 1-1/4" Square Punch, Scallop Square Punch, Big Shot, Elegant Bouquet Embossing Folder, Heat Embossing Gun, Very Vanilla Embossing Powder (SU! Retired), 3D-Dimensionals
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Hope you get the chance to pop over to PPC, 4 Crafty Chicks AND The Paper Players to join in on their challenges this week!

 

**NOTE: This is another project for the No Paper/Product Buying Challenge.

12 Weeks of Halloween -- Week 6

Hi Crafters!
Here's another Week 6 of our 12 Weeks of Halloween series. I made these little wooden holders that I purchased from Michael's, for the last Craft Fair and they were a big hit! I painted all of them with black acrylic paint and then filled them with crinkle paper, a Halloween pencil, a pixie stix (which I added a little stamp to the top of each), candy corn and kit kats! Perfect little gifts for the kids, teachers, coworkers, friends, etc! Enjoy!

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All supplies are Stampin' Up! unless otherwise stated.
Stamps: Batty for You
Paper: Various SU! Retired DSP, DCWV
Ink: Basic Black, Pumpkin Pie,
Tools: Scallop Circle Punch, 1-1-4" Circle Punch, 1-3/8" Circle Punch, 3D-Dimensionals
Accessories: Various SU! Ribbons, Halloween Ribbon (Michael's)
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Chat soon!

**NOTE: This is another project for the No Paper/Product Buying Challenge.

Lego Birthday Card

We have another family Birthday this month and it belongs to my cousin Mike's son, Cade. He turns 8 on Friday (Sept. 17th), but Sunday is his party. Lately, Cade is really into building anything with Legos and is always showing me a new creation whenever I go to visit. While I was blog surfing the other day, I came across this super cute and VERY easy Lego card to make! I CASE'd (Copy And Steal Everything) this card from Lorri Heiling at Confessions of a Stamping Addict.

Now tell me how CUTE is this?!?!?!

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Card Size: 5-1/2 x 4-1/4

All supplies are Stampin' Up! unless otherwise stated.
Stamps: Vintage Labels (SU! Retired)
Paper: Pacific Point
Ink: Pacific Point, Basic Black
Tools: Sponge Dauber, 1-3/8 Circle Punch, 3D-Dimensionals
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 Make sure you come back tomorrow where I'll have another edition of the 12 Weeks of Halloween post!

xoxoxo

 

**NOTE: This is another project for the No Paper/Product Buying Challenge.



4 Crafty Chicks & Tuesday Morning Sketches #59

Hi Everyone!
I have 2 challenges that I participated in today. First challenge is from 4 Crafty Chicks Challenge blog and this weeks challenge consisted of colors...my fave!

The colors they chose this week are so bright and cheerful! It really got the wheels turning in my head...lol The second challenge is from Tuesday Morning Sketches #59...this is a new blog that I came across while blog surfing the other day. So this will be my first entry to their challenges.  I also decided to ink up the new Birthday Bakery Level 1 Hostess set that I haven't used yet. (Want to get it for FREE?? Host a Stampin' Up! Workshop with me today!) So here is this week's sketch:

Anyway, I decided to make a Birthday card for my sister, Sam, who turns 24 on Saturday. She'll prob see this post before then, but I just had to do it! I added some glitter to the card to make it extra special for her too! :) Happy Birthday lil Sis! Love you! And did I mention that she is also pregnant?!?! She is due a few days after me on December 7th. And I'm going to have a niece! Yayy! I am sooo excited to have our babies (the cousins) grow up together! I'm hoping they'll be the best of friends, too! :)

Ok, enough chit chat and onto my card creation...

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Card Size: 5-1/2 x 4-1/4
All supplies are Stampin' Up! unless otherwise stated.
Stamps: Birthday Bakery (Level 1 Hostess Set)
Paper: Old Olive, Melon Mambo, Tempting Turquoise, Daffodil Delight, Whisper White
Ink: Tempting Turquoise, Stazon Black, Various Stampin' Write Marker Colors
Tools: Big Shot, Square Lattice Embossing Folder
Accessories: Dazzling Diamonds Glitter
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Until tomorrow my friends...

**NOTE: This is another project for the No Paper/Product Buying Challenge.