{Paper Cookies}

When i saw this idea on a blog this morning i knew i had to try it! :) My sister machelle is getting married in june and is having an oriental themed reception. These would be perfect for that! so i made some up in her colors in papers matching her signing book! and she approves so we'll be adding this to wedding decor with a personalized wedding message inside! fun and easy!

Aren't these so cute?

They look JUST like a real cookie! GENIUS!

{Valentine FUN}

How cute are these printable valentines ? so dang cute! can you guess my 2 favorite ones on this sheet of 8 ? leave a comment. The winner will get a free gifty!

right click on this image and save to your computer to use for your valentines!

{Altered Project}

Here is a little valentine box that i made from a laundry soup container! Reusing different objects is such a fun challenge! i love how this turned out!

Here is what is started as,

and here is what it turned into!

use a knife to cut a whole in the lid, so that all your valentine goodies will fit through.

Embellish with all your favorite supplies. For a customized fun valentine box your kids will be sure to love.

Supplies: Pattern Paper, Rub on's: Fancy Pants Journaling spot: Making Memories Letters, stickers: American Crafts Jewels: Prima Transparency: Hambly Other: Vintage lace

{UK Edition Finally Arrived}

After many emails and lots of waiting, i FINALLY have my hands on an ACTUAL issue of the UK edition of Cards magazine where my card is featured on the cover! YAY! Thanks to a reader in Ireland Deirdre who contacted me and let me know i was on the cover, she bought me a copy and sent it to me! here is my copy as it looked when i got it in the mail today!

In it's protective bag, as sold in their craft store. It also included some decorative cardstock to try for samples. Cool!

Here is Issue FEB. 2010 it lists the price for the UK AUS and NZ editions! COOL!

Just to prove it's me haha close up of my name!

My card is also featured inside the magazine. on page 51

{GUEST SPY DESIGNER CALL}

I spy craftiness is on the search for a guest spy designer for the month of March. Do you have what it takes to be a spy in the craftiness industry? Do you love to craft, scrap, sew or anything that would be spy worthy? Then we want YOU To enter. Email the following to: ispycraftiness@gmail.com:

Answers to this simple spy quiz.

#1 What inspires you? (color,magazines, sketches etc.)

#2 What do you always find yourself reaching for when doing a project?

(bling, rub-ons etc.)

#3 Who is your Scrapbook Hero?

#4 Why do you Craft?

#5 Why do YOU want to be a guest spy designer?

A Spy Photo of you and a link to your blog and gallery

There are two sketches that you have to complete by using our very own Spy hand drawn sketch (HDS) found below. These 2 layouts are what we will use to pick our "SPY" so show us what is up your sleeve.

When chosen for our guest spy designer you will be required to do: A different project that must be submitted by Monday of that week. Weeks 1 and 3 you already have taken care of with your sketches you provided upon submitting. Week 2 you must do a card, week 4 you must do a Altered Project, and week 5 is a layout. The winner will get the "spycifics" when the contest is complete on when and where to post

Contest starts February 1st and runs through midnight on February 27th. Winner will be contacted on February 28th and one of the winning sketches will be posted on Monday March 1st.

Here are the sketches you must use to submit to this call:

week 1

Week 3

If you have any questions email us at ispycraftiness@gmail.com or visit our go to our blog at www.ispycraftiness.blogspot.com

{ New Products on Etsy }

Check out the new items listed in my etsy shop! www.malindasdesigns.etsy.com i've had a lot of stuff waiting to finally get on there, so now it is! fun stuff!

1 page layouts

fabric flower headbands

photo magnets kits

mini brag book kits

{Goodies i want}

Oh Hambly And Sassafrass how i love THEE! ...... i can't wait to purchase these goods! :)

I already have a layout in mind for these rub ons in squares lol

And i can't WAIT to use these cute border stickers. thanks sassafrass!

And i found these cuties by maya road... i'll need those haha sorry wallet!

{I spy giveaway}

I Spy......a {GIVEAWAY}

I think we need to have a giveaway to get us through the rest of the week! What do you think?!?

I have put some awesome goodies together for you!

Over $25.00 worth of product!

The rules are simple: To enter, please do any or all of the following and then leave a comment telling us which ones you have done.

Leave a comment at I SPY CRAFTINESS,

telling us what you love about I SPY so far ~ 3 entries

Become a follower of I Spy ~ 2 entries

Become a fan of I Spy Craftiness on facebook ~ 2 entries

Tweet about this giveaway ~ 1 entry

Facebook about this giveaway ~ 1 entry

Blog about this giveaway ~ 2 entries

The contest ends on Tuesday, January 26th at Midnight! We will do the drawing and post the winner on Wednesday.

Have a crafty day!!

{UK edition}

I was just informed that one of my cards made the COVER of CARDS magazine in the Feb. 2010 UK edition. this is the comment i recieved on my scrapbooking blog yesterday:

Deirdre said...

Malinda, Just to let you know that your card on Page 51 of CARDS February issue is the COVER on the European issue of CARDS. Just picked up my issue this morning and it features your wonderful card. Congrats

I was shocked, excited, surprised, and happy all at the same time. The women who contacted me lives in Ireland, i had no idea the UK even HAD a different version. so it was a fun bit of information to get yesterday. I'm in touch with the women who alerted me of this fun suprise to see if i can't get an issue sent to me! i'll let you know when i do!

{Layout day on I Spy}

Check out {i spy craftiness} today to see the Layout featured today. designed by YOURS TRULY! then check back every day for a new idea and inspiration, fun tips and tricks, and more!

{Whodunit?}

I am such a huge fan of the site STUDIO CALICO. They are a kit club with a design team to give you idea's and examples how to use their product. They're products are vintage, and fun and different and well put together. They're packaging is also to die for. they are sophisticated in all aspects of their work! i just got my JAN kit today, and i can't wait to get something made with it! i will post what i make with it, so stay tuned!

This is the "whodunit" kit

This is the "in the billiard room" kit

{I Spy Craftiness day 3}

Day 3 on our craft blog features LAYOUTS by me! check it out by clicking {HERE}

{Scrapblog Invitations / Announcements}

Scrapblog is one of my favorite sites, to whip up a fun quick invite or photo announcement. they also work great for greating cards. click {HERE} to check it out for yourself! posted below are a couple examples of what you can do! :)

{*NEW BLOG TO CHECK OUT*}

I am a part of a blog launching with several of my favorite designers and it is going to be filled with so much craftiness it is crazy!!! there will be new things on the blog each and every day!!! cards, layouts, projects, photography, crochet, inspiration, craftiness of all kinds and YOU, if you follow our blog you could be featured one day on our posts. you don't want to miss this blog save it to your favorites and become a fan! i spy..... craftiness go check it out for inspiration and fun galore!
see you there!

{Cards Mag issues, Dec 2009, and Jan. 2010}

I'm a little behind but here are the latest cards of mine to be featured in the Dec. 2009 and Jan. 2010 issues of CARDS magazine!

Dec. 2009 Simple Sentiments

Jan. 2010 Invitations

Jan. 2010 Quick & Easy