Happy New Years Eve and 31 Day Challenge!!

Hello everyone!

Wow I can't believe that 2012 is right around the corner! This past year was trying at times and the best thing was that I always had Jesus to turn to for help. I hope that you've all made so many cherished memories with your families and friends over the holidays!

There will be alot of changes in the coming year for me, starting with a 31 Day Challenge throughout the month of January. What I'll be doing is making a video each day about anything from crafting to an outing with my hubby. I've never done anything like this before and I'm gonna do all I can to complete it! I've seen many videos regarding a 31 Day Challenge and I thought, I wonder if I could do it? Wish me luck!!

Have a wonderful New Year and blessings to you all in 2012!!
Lisa

Crocheted Headbands

Hello everyone!!

I hope you all are having a beauiful day wherever you may be!

Here's a couple of pictures of my latest crocheted creations.

The top picture is something I made for my SIL's daughter and the bottom one is for a friend's daughter. Here's a link to the video tutorial I found, click. You can also find the tutorial on how to make the flower through the same channel.

I've found that crocheting is not only fun, but relaxing!! I hope you've enjoyed this and have a blessed beautiful day!!

Lisa

My First Crocheted Purse!!

Hello everyone!!

I hope you all are having a beautiful day, night or afternoon wherever you are!! I've been challenging myself with several things lately and I'd like to share with you the most recent project!

I've only been crocheting for almost a month and I'm pretty happy with what I've learned so far! I saw a great tutorial on YouTube by virigniaomalley. It's a total of 5 videos and it's easy! The only problem I had was the button, let me tell you it looked like a hot mess!lol I can't wait to make more! Infact, I've been asked by several people to make them one too!! Woo Hoo!!!

Hope you've enjoyed it and thanks for stopping by!! Have a blessed day!!
Lisa

Altered Heart Basket

Hello everyone!!

I was helping a friend dig out some things for a garage sale when I came across an old heart shaped wicker basket. I thought it would be perfect for what I wanted to try and challenge myself to make so I took it home and here's what I came up with!

I sprayed the flower with Lindys Stamp Gang products and I just love how it turned out! Now I have somewhere to put the beautiful stick pins I recieve in RAKs!!


Supplies:
Lindys Stamp Gang - Tibetan Poppy Teal, Delphinium Turquoise, Treasure Island
Flat Lace Sheet
Satin Material
Wicker Heart Basket
Pearl Trim
Clear River Rocks
Turquoise Ribbon
Batting
EK Butterfly Punch
I Am Roses and Recollections Flowers
Turquoise Beads
Skeleton Leaves

Hope you've enjoyed it and thanks for stopping by!! Have a blessed day!!
Lisa

First Grunge Tag!

Hello everyone!

I recently challenged myself to make a grunge tag. I've never done grunge before and with the help of a couple ladies I was able to create this!

Supplies:
Shipping Tag
Faded Jeans Distress Ink
Vintage Photo Distress Ink
Antique Brads
Recollections Flowers
Denim
Metal Wings-Tim Holtz
Metal Chain - Bluemoon Beads
Black Lace
Old Key
Burnt Umber Acrylic Paint

Hope you've enjoyed it and thanks for stopping by!! Have a blessed day!!
Lisa

Storefront Mini Chipboard - MyTeddy Boo

Hello everyone!

I hope you all are having a wonderful day! I would like to share some photos of a mini chipboard album I've recently done. If you'd like to see the video you can either check the archieves list or go to my YouTube channel here to view it!

I purchased the Storefront mini chipboard from Amy's website, click here to view her blog.


Supplies:
DCWV - The Cafe Mediterranean
Recollections - Flowers, bling
Lace, trims, embellishments - Stampin' Up! and RAKs

Hope you've enjoyed it and thanks for stopping by!! Have a blessed day!!
Lisa

Styrofoam Ornament

Hello Everyone!!

Today I'd like to share with you something that I made for a swap I was in over at A Lil Scrap of Heaven. I will post a link below so if you'd like you could hop on over and see all the beautiful creations everyone has made!

In all of my years of crafting I have never made a styrofoam ornament before, now I'm hooked!! I created this using colors that my partner for the swap would like. And as luck would have it, these are some of the left over goodies I used for party favors for my wedding!

I was so happy when I recieved her email telling me how much she loved it! I always get super nervous when I'm creating something for someone.


Recipe:
Styrofoam Ball
White Fabric Material
Pearl Trim
Burgundy Flowers
White Satin Ribbon
Burgundy Satin Ribbon
Pearl Beads
Hot glue/gun
Needle and Thread
Stick Pins


Thanks for stopping by and I hope you've enjoyed it!! Have a beautiful blessed day!!
Lisa


P.S.- Here's the link to A Lil Scrap of Heaven - http://alilscrapofheaven.ning.com/main

Anniversary Fan

Hello Everyone!

I made this fan for my hubby for our 8th Anniversary back in September, but for some reason I didn't post it here. Whoops!

I was inspired when I saw a tutorial by cynthialoowho on YouTube and thought it would be perfect for him. It's something that I never thought I'd do.

Supplies:
Burgundy CS
Mariaposa CS
White CS
Recollections Flowers
Pearl Trim
Burgundy Roses
Small Flat Sticks
Distress Stain from Tim Holtz
Hot Glue/Gun
Rhinestones
Chipboard
*The Kiss Me logo I down loaded from the computer.

Hope you've enjoyed it and hope you try it out!! Have a beautiful blessed day!!
Lisa

MB's Treasurista DT Call Project

Hello Everyone!

Today I'm doing something a little different. Misty, who owns an online shop called MB's Treasurista  is doing a Design Team Call and I've decided to answer! Her online store is full of goodies from trims and laces to supplies you'd need for scrapbooking! She's looking to add to her DT and to view the posting click here

Below I have a few projects that I've submitted that included what she's looking for: lace and trim.

Potpouri Decorations

Easter Tag

TP Mini

Altered Cigar Box

Captured Fairy in a Jar

Thank you and I hope you've enjoyed them! I also want to thank Misty at MB's Treasurista for the opportunity to become part of her awesome team!! Good luck to everyone that enters!!

Have a blessed day!!
Lisa

Storefront Mini ~ MyTeddyboo

Hi Everybody!

Today I'll be sharing a video with you of my latest project. Here's a link to my video from YouTube!!

http://youtu.be/se3ufZ2fS8Y

Hope you've enjoyed it!! Have a blessed day!!
Lisa

Captured Fairy ~ Talula Bell

Hey Everyone!

I saw a video from cynthialoowho on YouTube on how to create this awesome fun project and  I wanted to try my hand at creating a captured fairy in a jar and this is what I came up with!

I used a salsa jar and found the photo on the internet. I also used LSG products to add color to the flowers and lace! Here's a link to my YouTube channel to get a closer look!
http://youtu.be/2iz6iNstFVg

Hope you've enjoyed it!! Have a blessed day!!
Lisa

Guest Designer Lala-Palooza

Hello Everyone!

My name is Lisa from My Pulelehua Inspirations and I am so excited to be a Guest Designer on Alex's blog, You Had Me At Craft! Thank you so much Alex for this awesome opportunity!

My love of jewelry making came about 5 years ago. I bought a new outfit, but couldn't find the right accessories. That day I went with whatever I had in my jewelry box, not very happy either. Then the search on how to make jewelry began. Let's just say that now no matter what outfit I choose to wear, I ALWAYS have the perfect accessory! Lately, I've been getting into the vintage look and here's what I've created to share with you.

I've used antiqued metal chains, jump rings, head pins, necklace findings, earring findings, and charms from Blue Moon Beads. The paper used for the charms are from Graphic45-Curtain Call to which I applied Glossy Accents over to create a shiny protective seal. The flowers are from I Am Roes and I also used the Glossy Accents to adhere it to a 'doughtnut' piece which is attatched to the chain. I added ribbon from Offray in Oatmeal just to give it a little something extra. The beads used were from a mixed bag I got years ago. And to finish it off, I added a butterfly charm to the necklace finding. Why a butterfly? Well, Pulelehua is how you'd say buttefly in Hawaiian and it's part of my blog:)

I want to thank you for taking the time to read my post! If you'd like to see more of what I do, please visit my blog!
http://mypulelehuainspirations.blogspot.com

Have a blessed day!!
Lisa

My First TP Mini!!

Good morning everyone!! This is my first TP (toilet paper) Mini and I'm totally hooked!! If you're like me, then you're always trying to find uses for things that pile up around the house!! I found so many tutorials on how to make this fun mini on YouTube. Some people are so creative and I love it because it teaches me to think out of the box!!



Whoops! For some reason this one is rotated the wrong way, sorry!!
Anyway, I made this for a special little girl who just became a big sister and since I made a mini for him, I wanted to do a special one for her. You can check in the archives for the mini I did for him!

Thank you for stopping by and I hope you have a very creative blessed day!!
Lisa

My Creations #2

Here are other things that I enjoy making!! I saw someone making and Easter Tag for a swap she was in and I decided to try my hand at one or two...hehe!!

I love this quote!! I had to grab it when I saw it!!

Mother's Day Mini Album I made for my mom.

 Accordian Mini Albums I made for my niece and nephews!!

Mini Pizza Box

I made 3x3 mini cards and envelopes to put inside of the pizza box!!

My first layout in years!! I think it needs more bling!!

My niece just had a baby boy and I decided to make him a mini album. I've never done one with rings before and this is my first boy album!! It was so difficult to find the right embellishments for it. But I think it turned out okay.

Now this one I made for my sister in law's friend. It wasn't too hard to bling it up!!lol

Well I hope you've enjoyed another look into my creative world!! Have a blessed day!!

Lisa