Jaden's Mommy! 💖

Wow! Hello there, Blogger friends!!!

It's been TOO, too, tooooo long!!!  I can't believe I haven't posted or even been on my blog for a little over two years--YIKES!!  So much has happened since I last wrote... Ohhh, SO much! 😉

Well, for starters, I got married 👰 last December (2015).  I moved from Maryland over the summer of 2016 and I am now living in Texas.  Also, I'm a new mommy to a gorgeous little boy whom was born this past September and whom has utterly stolen my heart! 💙  His name?  Jaden--which means "Jehovah has heard".  Can I tell you?!  I am SO smitten w/this little fella--STOKED!!! He is my joy! 😍😍😍

Anyway, this was a quick post to say hello and to introduce you to my lil peanut 👼  I haven't crafted in a very long time, but once Jaden and I become more consistent in our daily routines, I'll be able to get back into my crafting mojo.  Hope everyone has been well and crafting!  Thanks for stopping by! 💋  "See" you all again soon... I hope! 👋

Xoxo,
Gri 💖🎔

September Challenge from VSC: Circles/Dots!

Hi my beautiful friends!

I can't believe I've been MIA from my blog for nearly 2 months! ):  Life's havoc picked up again as soon as August came... I've already started the new school year, and although I'm quite busy now, I have to tell you that my second year of teaching is going O-so-much-better!!! *stoked* I am over the moon in love with my 2nd graders--they're absolutely amazing!!! ♥

It's the 1st of September--woohoo!  So you know I'm back, because today the V's Sweet Challenge blog begins a brand new challenge that I absolutely had a blast playing for--circles and/or dots!!! I can not wait to see all the beauties everyone comes up with this month!!! So I extend you the invitation to join us at V's Sweet Challenge to play along with our fabulous September challenge!!! *grin*

Here's the card I created for this month's challenge:

The V's Sweet Ideas products I used for this card were the following: Baby Love stamp set and a neutral/sand color sweet dot! (;  If you didn't know or haven't yet gotten the chance to check out V's Sweet Ideas' new photopolymer stamp sets, you MUST!!!  Not only are her stamp sets high quality, but her designs are a mix of sweet and chic and let's face it, they are just so stinkin' cute!!! :D

The other products I used for this card are from Lawn Fawn and I just had to use my new stitched party banners lawn cuts, which had been sitting on my crafting desk for months (In love with this set!!!!!)... All pattern papers (vellum paper from STAPLES) are from an old LF release, dewey decimal petite paper pack (6X6).  Also, the white rustic twine is from Papertrey Ink and I used a Sakura white gel pen to create the faux stitches around my card.

Don't forget to swing by the VSC blog for more inspiration from the talented DT gals! (:  Thank you for stopping by today!  May the LORD bless you abundantly more than you ask or imagine!  'Til next time, my lovelies! XOXO

Love,
Gri ♥

V's Sweet Ideas Blog Hop!!! (:

Hello crafters! 

Grisel here with our first V's Sweet Ideas blog hop giveaway!  We will be showcasing our first three clear photopolymer stamp sets for our July/August release: Life Recorded, Baby Love and Alpha Me. 

Our new stamps will release at midnight (eastern time) on July 10th. You will find our new releases HERE.  We will have lots of great projects and will be also doing a giveaway!  Please join in on the fun for your chance to win a stamp set!

Here's the card I created using the Baby Love stamp set! (:

Here are the details:
1. Two winners will be chosen from comments all along the hop.  Winners will get to choose their stamp set!
2. Deadline: You have until midnight MT on Thursday, July 10th to leave a comment.                             3. Please check V's Sweet Ideas Blog on Friday, July 11th to see if you are a lucky winner.
Your next stop is the incredibly awesome Lisa.

Here is the full hop order:

Vanessa (V's Sweet Ideas)

Grisel  ⟵ You are here

Lisa

Nicole

Karen

Thanks for stopping by today!  'Til next time... GOD richly bless! XOXO

Love,
Gri ♥

VSC: Red, White & Blue!

Good morning, my beautiful friends!!! ☀

I'm back to post my card for the new challenge that starts today over on the V's Sweet Challenge blog!  The theme?  RED, WHITE & BLUE and I'm lovin' it!!! V's Sweet Ideas is also sponsoring this month's challenge--woohoo!!! :D

I had a blast making this card.  First of all, I got to play with my spankin' new Simon Says Stamp embossing paste and Falling Stars stencil--pure bliss!!! *stoked*  The stars couldn't go more perfect for a red, white and blue theme, especially with the 4th of July rolling right around the corner... (;  The large "you" die cut is also from SSS and it's from this set here.  I'm in love with it! (No pun intended lol)

The "are my" part of the sentiment, as well as the life saver and anchor are from Lawn Fawn's "float my boat" stamp and die cut sets.  I cut out a stitched journaling card out of vellum (also by LF)--ADORE! ♡ The beautiful v-striped, red ribbon is by May Arts and can be purchased on the V's Sweet Ideas online store.  I also tied some red twine through the loop of the anchor, because obviously I needed more red in there... (; heheh  I'm in love with how this card turned out.  I can't wait to play some more with my embossing paste and new stencils!! *leaping for joy*

And now I present to you my red, white and blue card... (:

Thanks for stopping by my blog today.  I hope I have inspired you.  Don't forget to hop on over to the V's Sweet Challenge blog to check out what the rest of the DT gals have created just for you!  I hope you'll join us by playing along in this month's fun challenge!  'Til next time, my loves!  GOD richly bless!  MUAH!! XOXO

Love,
Gri ♥

Enjoy The Ride...

Hello, my lovelies!!!

How are you all doing?!  I'm enjoying my summer break and gearing up for my upcoming trip to the Dominican Republic--ooh, I can hardly wait!!! *grin*

Found this cute card I made some months back and I don't think I ever posted a picture of it.  And since I'm hardly ever on my blog anymore, thought I'd get on and share this one.  It's an adorable mini card I made using the Lawn Fawn "Admit One" stamp set.  I colored it with my Copics and added shimmer to the white scallops, the horse seats and the carousel flag. I also added a strip of gray heart pattern paper (Let's Polka petite paper pack) as a border to tie it all in with the bottom of the carousel.  Tied some purple twine at the bottom of the card and finished it off with a rhinestone on the bow.  Very simple, but sweet and heart-warming card (:

I hope I have inspired you today.  Swing by again tomorrow for a new V's Sweet Challenge... It's going to be a fun one! (;   Thanks for stopping by to "see" me.  Wishing you all a bright and blessed day!  XOXO

Love,
Gri ♥