New Shoes for free!

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Well, time for more shoe repair.  As some of you may remember, I love to redo shoes.  Here is a reminder of my love for Toms shoes.  I once started with a pair of white Toms and painted them:

Well, after working at Michael's for over six months now, my black Toms have really taken a beating.  Check out what my black Toms looked like:

Yikes, the right shoe is in need of some major repair.  I think I may need to just buy another black pair for work and then repair these.  Well, you know me, I am not going to leave them black if they aren't going to be for work.  Hmmmmmm.  I have already painted a pair.  Now what should I do.  I know!!!  I will use fabric on my shoes!!!  I have lots of fabric:)  Be right back... Grab a snack.  This may take a moment.  Enjoy some good music.

Ok, I did it.  Tell me what you think!!  Here are my new, old shoes.  All ready to wear to school!!

I had to repair them before adding the material, ribbon, and buttons.

They are just so comfy:)  I got the designs on the shoes to match.  No need to throw away my comfy shoes.  They are ready to wear and as good as new.  I am so happy. 

And the total cost = NOTHING 

Love them with jeans.  Leave me a comment.  I'd love to hear from you.

Thanks for stopping by.

~Madison

Winter Formal :)

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Good Sunday Morning

Before I head off to church and to work I thought I would leave you with a new post and a preview of something I am working on.  Last weekend I went to my Winer Formal so it is time once again to make a scrapbook:)  I just love putting together new books.  I will share with you this morning one picture from the evening.  This is a picture of me and Peter.  

We went with a group of 42 of our closest friends! LOL!  Actually, our group did have 44 students.  We decorated our education room at the church and our dinner was made by one of the grandmothers.  She is an awesome cook.  She is from Thailand.  The dance was held at a different location.

Stay tuned to see more photos as I finish my pages:)

Have a wonderful Sunday:)

Thanks for stopping by.
~Madison  

Cooking With Cricut Challenge #70- Theme Challenge

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Challenge #70- Theme

This week the theme of our challenge is 

"Anything but a card- must add Polka-Dots and the color yellow."

Using the Formal Occasions and Jubilee Cricut cartridges, this door hanger was designed and created to remind my family that sometimes I just need to be left alone when I am in my crafting zone.  The  sentiment reads:

"NOT NOW

I'M CRAFTING"

For those of you who own the Formal Occasions Cricut cartridge, you may recognize the girl as the DJ.  I cut away her turn table and gave her a sign to hold instead:)  

Now, she also has a bit of an identity.  Instead of a blank face, eyes, lips, and inked cheeks were added.  Her dress is embossed with a paisley Cuttlebug embossing folder and of course her nails are painted with a pink gel pen!

Please be sure to visit the Cooking With Cricut blog to see what the other design team members have cooked up for you this week. You have until next Tuesday to enter this week's challenge for a chance to win a fabulous prize from our sponsor, Papercraftingworld.com. Click HERE to enter.

Thanks for stopping by!

~Madison

Please help spread the love

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Some of the hardest cards to make are sympathy cards, yet they just might be the cards that are needed the most.  When we are going through a dark time, experiencing one of our most difficult challenges in life, it is always more comforting to have the support of family, friends, and even those we don't know who are willing to share their love and compassion.  I am asking you to do that today.  Please consider taking a moment out of your day to spread some love to a family that is grieving.  

Instead of saying to yourself, "I am not good at making sympathy cards" try saying "I am grateful for all that I have and I would like to share my love."  You can make a blank card and simply write "thinking of you" on the inside, or "I am sorry for your loss."  Please step out of your comfort zone today and create the card that will not only show you that yes, you can do it, but the card that will also be a blessing to others at the same time.  This card will be for the:

I Feel the Love Project: January 2012

In Loving Memory of Olivia Cappelluti
8/2/2011 - 12/21/2011

 

Jon- Dad, Tommy-Brother, Loreto-Mom, Amanda- Twin Sister, Vicky- Sister

"Olivia Cappelluti was born on Aug. 2, 2011 to parents, Jon and Loreto Lara Cappelluti.  She was a twin, weighing only 2.2 lbs at birth, and,  as a result of unusual developmental patterns, had both heart and lung defects.  Her life expectancy was two weeks.  Defying the odds, Olivia not only lived, she thrived, remaining in the hospital, gaining weight and preparing herself for open-heart surgery.  Two months later, the first surgery was performed and afterwards, this spunky 2-month old was able to be disconnected from all life-support tubes and took nourishment for the first time by mouth!  

October 7, 2011

On Monday, Dec. 19^th, at 4 ½ months old, Olivia was taken in for her second open-heart surgery, this one more complicated and risky than the first one.  She was on the operating table for nine hours while surgeons worked diligently to correct her heart defects.  This amazing little fighter survived this ordeal, but her battle wasn’t over.  During the next 24 hours, a blockage developed.  The doctors realized her only hope was yet another surgery.  Wednesday morning, while in the operating room, God called her home…her work here was done.  Heaven had a new little angel that day….we miss her."

Olivia's parents, Jon and Loreto had hoped and prayed that they would be taking Olivia home by Christmas.  God had other plans.  At this time, we need to stand behind this family as they grieve the loss the of their beautiful daughter.  You can help by making a card that says thinking of you, with sympathy, or just a pretty blank card that you can write a nice message in.  Please add your own message inside and where you are from.  This family lives in Santiago, Chile.  We are spreading our love to South America.  Thank you in advance for your support.  This family is grieving and your words will mean a lot to them.

Submit your card/s by January 31st to:

Madison Womack

(IFTL) Funky Cards

P.O. Box 1203

Atascadero, CA  93423

                                Project #7

 Please share your card with everyone by linking it to my blog before you put it in the mail.  Click HERE to find the photo gallery.

~Madison

Cooking With Cricut Challenge #69- Winter Warmth

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Challenge #69- Winter Warmth

This week the theme of our challenge is winter warmth.  When I think of getting warm, I think of a big mug of hot chocolate!  Well, my Papa thinks of a big cup of coffee.  He starts each morning with his coffee:)  This week is my Papa's birthday and I made a birthday card for him with his favorite morning coffee.

Using Gypsy Wandering, this cup and steam were cut out to make this winter warm birthday card for my Papa.  The computer generated sentiment reads:

"A cup full of Birthday Wishes for you Papa."

The edges of the cup were inked and stitched to give it a more interesting look.  I hope you have a wonderful birthday Papa!  You deserve the best.  I love you:)

Please be sure to visit the Cooking With Cricut blog to see what the other design team members have cooked up for you this week. You have until next Tuesday to enter this week's challenge for a chance to win a fabulous prize from our sponsor, Papercraftingworld.com. Click HERE to enter.

Thanks for stopping by!

~Madison

Cooking With Cricut Blog Hop Day 2

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Today is Day Two of the Cooking With Cricut Something Old, New, Borrowed, and Blue Blog Hop.  Today's blog hop is being hosted by Melin at Cooking With Cricut. If you arrived from Felicia's blog, you are in the right place, if not, head back to the Cooking With Cricut home page so you don't miss a thing! 

We are creating projects using something old- (*Everyday Paper Dolls Cricut cartridge), something new (*canvas), something borrowed (*boat from Going Places Cricut cartridge modified and used with the fisherman from Everyday Paper Dolls Cricut cartridge), and something blue (*background paint).    *My project

Happy Birthday Grandpa!!!

I really enjoy mixing paints and papers.  So this project started as a blank canvas and using five different colors of paint, the water, horizon, and beach were created.  Textures were also introduced by embossing the boat using the Cuttlebug.  Ink was used on the boat and fish to add highlights and a gel pen finished off the fisherman and fish with extra color.  

The "Birthday Wishes" stamp is from the Pink By Design Vintage Stamp Set.  It originally said "Kind Birthday Wishes" but since I only wanted the last two words, I carefully inked the stamp and any ink that got on the word "Kind" was rubbed off prior to adding the stamp to the project.  You could also tape over the word, but in this case the word was very small and I chose to just be careful and it worked.  

***Blog Candy***

Melin is giving a $20 gift voucher for Saturday and one for today, Sunday. The winners will be picked from all the comments left on the Cooking With Cricut blog.  You must also be a follower of her blog.

Now it is time to hop over to the incredibly talented Nita's blog to see what she is sharing today. 

Blog Hop Participants:

Melin
Court 
Evelyn

 Michelle

Mindy

 Felicia

 Madison (you are here)

Nita (next stop)

Angie

Jen

I am also entering this birthday canvas in the FCCB Monday Weekly Challenge

  Thank you for stopping by.

~Madison

Welcome to Funky Cards

Today is day one of the Cooking With Cricut Something Old, New, Borrowed, & Blue Blog Hop.  To check it out click HERE.  Please come back tomorrow to see what I have cooked up for this blog hop.

Have a wonderful weekend everyone.  See you tomorrow:)

~Madison

Cooking With Cricut Challenge #68- Photo Inspiration

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Challenge #68- Photo Inspiration

Today we are using a photo as inspiration.  Check out the photo below and see what it inspires you to create...

When I look at this photo, I see a peaceful, calm setting.  Nature can be really beautiful.  I wanted to create a scene like this for my card.  

My scene takes place in a yard.  You can imagine that a child might swing here.  Small animals might crawl along the fence.  There is a sense of peace here.  The sentiment on this card reads:

"Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal."

This card will be given to Jon and Loreto Cappelluti in loving memory of their daughter, Olivia, as part of the "I Feel the Love Project".  Please click on the link to learn more about this special project and see how you can be a part of this project!

Recipe:

Paper Dolls Dress Up Cricut Cartridge- Fence, Grass

Divine Swirls Cuttlebug Embossing Folder

Create a Critter Cricut Cartridge- Squirrel

Swiss Dots Cuttlebug Embossing Folder

Pink By Design "Sympathy" Stamp Set

Squares Cuttlebug Embossing Folder

Jubilee Cricut Cartridge- Tree

Gel Pens

Yarn

Please be sure to visit the Cooking With Cricut blog to see what the other design team members have cooked up for you this week. You have until next Tuesday to enter this week's challenge for a chance to win a fabulous prize from our sponsor, Papercraftingworld.com. Click HERE to enter.

Thanks for stopping by!

~Madison

Photos from my trip to L.A.

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I thought I would share some pictures with you from my trip to Los Angeles.  I had the opportunity to help build a deck!  It was really cool.  You may notice in the pictures that I was the only female.  At first the guys thought I may need a little instruction, but they soon learned that I knew my way around the tools:)

I also had the opportunity to put on a Bible club for the children.  A couple of them thought it would be fun to attack me with their animal puppets:)

I am grateful for the opportunity I had to travel to Los Angeles to work with the less fortunate.  I really hope you all had a wonderful Christmas vacation.  I am back in school starting Tuesday.  My fun time is coming to an end.  Time to get back to work.  Please continue to stop by my blog and see what I have cooked up for up.  I have new projects in the work.

Don't forget to check in on the January "I Feel the Love Project."  This means a lot to me.

Thank you for stopping by today!

~Madison  

Cooking With Cricut Challenge #67- Something New

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Challenge #67- Something New

As we begin this new year, we would like to challenge you to use something new that you just received as a gift.  Maybe you got a new Cricut cartridge, some new bling or some new paper that you are ready to try working with!!  Well, now's the time.  You only need to use one new thing and please remember to tell us what that new thing was.  As usual, your project needs to include a Cricut cut out somewhere on the project.  If you don't have any new products, you can use something that was recently received or purchased:)  Have fun.  That is what is most important:)

I always write thank you cards after Christmas to show my appreciation to those who gave me a gift.  I decided to make my thank you cards my challenge project this week.

(Click on the photo to enlarge).

These cards were all made with the same new paper stack, "Fancy Free" from KI Memories, that I received as a gift from my mom.  I love how the solid colors all coordinated with the patterned paper.  There are so many nice soft colors.

This "Thank You" comes from the Tear Drop Cricut cartridge.  The letters were individually glued to the orange squares.

"Thanks" was cut out using the Robotz Cricut cartridge.  The flowers were hand cut from the paper and attached to a hand made border.  Pop dots were used to pop them up for added dimension and interest.

Stamping is always fun!  This "Thank You" stamp can be found at the Pink By Design Store.  The elephant can be found on the Zooballoo Cricut cartridge.

Jaded Blossom carries this "Thank You" stamp.  The photograph is a bit fuzzy but the stamp looks great in person.  The butterflies were cut from the Kate's ABC's Cricut cartridge.

This "Thank You" stamp can be found at the Pink By Design Store.  The big giraffe was cut from the Zooballo Cricut cartridge and the little giraffe is a brad.

Jaded Blossom also carries these "Thank Hoo" and "owl" stamps. 

I already mentioned that the paper was new.  In addition, the black, grey, pink, and yellow paper flowers are also new.  I can't wait to keep crafting.  Having a break from school is great.  I hope you all had a wonderful New Year and are looking forward to a fantastic 2012:)  

Please be sure to visit the Cooking With Cricut blog to see what the other design team members have cooked up for you this week. You have until next Tuesday to enter this week's challenge for a chance to win a fabulous prize from our sponsor, Papercraftingworld.com. Click HERE to enter.

Thanks for stopping by!

~Madison

Card for I Feel The Love Project

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Good morning everyone.  I hope your New Year is off to a fantastic start.  I am back from a missions trip I took to Los Angeles.  I spent 5 days ministering to some of the less fortunate people on skid row.  It was a wonderful experience and one I will never forget.

I am back in my craft room and today I want to share with you a card I made for the January "I Feel the Love Project."  Please click HERE to read more about this deserving family.

I Feel the Love Project: January 2012

In Loving Memory of Olivia Cappelluti
8/2/2011 - 12/21/2011

Jon- Dad, Tommy-Brother, Loreto-Mom, Amanda- Twin Sister, Vicky- Sister

"May you find courage to face tomorrow in the love that surrounds you today." (click on photo to enlarge).

Here's how you can help- create a card that would be appropriate for a family that just lost an infant, i.e., one that says thinking of you, with sympathy, or just a pretty blank card that you can write a nice message in.  Please add your own message inside and where you are from.  This family lives in Santiago, Chile.  We are spreading our love to South America.  Thank you in advance for your support.  This family is grieving and your words will mean a lot to them.

 Submit your card/s by January 31st to:

Madison Womack

(IFTL) Funky Cards

P.O. Box 1203

Atascadero, CA  93423

                                Project #7

 Please share your card with everyone by linking it to my blog before you put it in the mail.  Click HERE to find the photo gallery.


Thank you for stopping by!
~Madison