Scrap This Craft That

Halloween Candy Jars

2011-10-23T19:54:00.002-04:00

I was asked by my boss if I could decorate the Mason jars he had filled with candy..Well..here's what I came up with!! I used mostly Paper dolls for all..Then just made some bows, used my cuttlebug to emboss the paper around the center!!
I think they will be cute gifts for them to give out..

Contest/Giveaway

2011-07-11T07:47:00.001-04:00

Chris, over at http://turnedgypsy.blogspot.com/ has a contest going on right now :) Go check it out!! It is simple to enter!!

Happy 4th!!

2011-07-04T18:16:00.002-04:00

Baby Girl Card

2011-06-08T06:18:00.003-04:00

Here is my latest creation!! I am hoping to get back into crafting soon!! I have really missed being able to just sit and craft..but just haven't had any time to do really since December..other than here and there..

Hello Kitty Sign For Ashlyn

2011-05-22T20:42:00.003-04:00

This is the 2nd craft I made for Ashlyn!! I love HK!! Hope she enjoys them!!

Hello Kitty Clock

2011-05-14T20:56:00.003-04:00

I had a lot of fun making this clock for a friend's daughter! This was my first one and could see these making great gifts!

2011-04-05T06:08:00.003-04:00

Good Morning!! At SSPT, I issued the challenge for an Easter themed project..I already completed the egg but made my Easter cards..they are very simple but I think they are cute! I think this is the first time I have made a card that is rectanglular...I found the cute springy ink colors at M's for a buck and couldn't resist! LOL!! I think the stamps are the dollar ones as well!
Hope you can join us over at SSPT to play along!
www.sugarsweetpapertreats.blogspot.com

Easter Egg

2011-03-14T06:16:00.005-04:00

Here is a little styrofoam egg I covered with paper flowers!!

It was really nice to sit and craft a little!! It has been awhile since I have! Let's hope this is a new beginning!

ATC

2011-02-12T16:02:00.001-05:00

Sorry I took the pic from my phone and the glare is bad..but on the one swap site I am on, I joined an ATC swap "All that Glitters" and for the one lady I made this one..I used some alcohol inks, some glitter clear paint, some glitter pens..all that glitters :)

It's Polamalu!!

2011-02-05T06:23:00.004-05:00

For work today, we had to make a poster for our Tailgate party!! Not sure what all it will involve today but the kids will love it I am sure!!

I used Everyday Paperdolls for the football players and football, used the Easter cart for the grass, and Learning Curve for the letters!!

Here we go STEELERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

card front swap--Girl bday

2011-01-31T08:35:00.002-05:00

Good Morning!! Wow..today is the last day of January already..this month has flown by..
I joined a swap on the cricut MB and chose to make the girl themed birthday card front..this is my second kind of this swap and have to say I love the idea of just having card fronts..maybe one day I will get motivated enough to make some more for all kinds of occasions..
I used one of my cricut carts for the party hat..and of course used my cuttlebug for the embossing..added some glitter mist to the white paper and for those cuts, I used my nestabilities..

Happy Birthday Zeus!!

2011-01-27T05:45:00.001-05:00

He is 2 today!!

Steelers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2011-01-16T08:44:00.002-05:00

won last night!! Yahoo!! I am a huge--huge Steelers fan!! One more game til we go to the Super Bowl!! Yahoo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

January's Challenge over at SSPT!!

2011-01-03T07:09:00.004-05:00

Happy New Year!! I hope your holiday was wonderful!! Did you get lots of goodies under your tree?? I sure hope so!! Did you make resolutions? I don't..I set goals! I have goals to continue to exercise, watch my diet better this year and of course, scrap more!! This is a goal I want to acheive!! LOL!
This month's challenge comes from Designer Deborah. She wants us to alter something! Well I was in a swap and it was to be mostly handmade! I really enjoyed the swap! I took some cardboard sheets and made a recipe book!

http://sugarsweetpapertreats.blogspot.com/2011/01/januarys-altered-arts-challenge.html
I hope you can join me over at Sugar Sweet Paper Treats this month! Every month, we have a new challenge posted!! This month, Deborah is giving away a new Cart! If you Spread the word about the challenge blog, I would appreciate it, I am trying to get more people to play along (I have taken over the blog and would love to see it take off)!! :)

A Christmas Layout!

2010-11-30T17:51:00.003-05:00

Anne at Paper Patch Crafts issued a challenge and I wanted to play along!! We had to use a sketch she posted..

Now I just need photos! LOL! I am in no hurry for it "Let it snow" pics! LOL!

I Love Snowmen ATC

2010-11-30T17:43:00.003-05:00

I hope Jen likes it!! I haven't made an ATC in a long, long time!!

I used doodlecharms for the snowman..he is my favorite one!! Then some jewerly beads on the top and some flock on the bottom (outlined the "snow" in stickles of course LOL)

cards for TurnedGypsy's blog

2010-11-30T17:37:00.004-05:00

Chris is collecting cards for a Children's Hospital. I am so glad I could help. I made the snowmen ones today and the others I had made previously and had them tucked away and this was a perfect time to use them!!
Here they are:

Easter ones:

Valentine's Day ones:

Brads for Swap

2010-11-28T11:51:00.004-05:00

So I have become addicted to a swap website that my dear sweet friend Jen told me about! Thanks Jen! LOL!!
Anyway, I signed up for a brad swap..picture is hard to see but I was supposed to send 30 brads but I decided to send 50. I embossed some of them, hope she will like them..but instead of just mailing them in a baggie, I made a cute little bag for them!

Sorry the picture isn't good..I used my cell phone and it doesn't take good pics like my hubby's!

Glass Block Gift!!

2010-11-24T11:29:00.004-05:00

I didn't get a chance to make these last yr but wanted to make one for a gift this year. I bought a 6x6 inch block and filled it with a small strand of lights and some of those little circle things (I don't know the real name of them LOL..they are like styrofoam)..I found this Laptop sticker and loved the saying so I added that to it (I was going to cut vinyl) and added a couple flowers..I may have to get some more of these and make more gifts..Maybe I should add a couple more flowers to the other corners..yes or no??
What do you think?

then lit up:

Christmas Card 2010

2010-11-24T11:24:00.004-05:00

Here it is!! I love this snowman stamp, I used on a couple cards last year..but this year it is my main card! I used my nestabilities for the rectangular frames and colored the snowman in with glitter pens. I used one of my CB folders. I also found those rhinestones at J's..I had to glue them on myself (as they are not the self adhesive ones) but I got a much better deal! LOL! I think I made about 25-30 of these! I hope that's enough!! :)I may add some chalk on the background of the snowman, haven't decided yet..
What do you think?

Wow...it has been over a month..

2010-11-05T16:01:00.000-04:00

since I have posted! School is sucking up my creative time LOL! Well hopefully I will be able to get some craft time in soon!!

Card Front Swap

2010-09-29T06:24:00.002-04:00

This is my first time participating in a card front only swap!! It was fun! I am used to making a card for a specific reason (bday, Christmas, etc) but for this swap, there were to be no themes or sentiments! I can't wait to see what everyone did on this one!!

WOW!! Check out this Blog Candy!!

2010-09-18T09:24:00.001-04:00

This is being given away by http://greengoddescreations.blogspot.com/2010/09/blogaversary-candy-time.html

Rest in Peace our Buster

2010-09-10T06:41:00.003-04:00

Our Buster passed away Tuesday afternoon. It was a complete shock to us all. We knew he was getting old, he was 10 (11 in December) but other than showing signs of getting older (moving around slower and getting grey hair..we would call him grey beard or our old man) we don't know if he was ill. My husband came home from work and let him to go the bathroom and he was fine he said, then he went back off the porch to finish up and passed away in the yard.

Thank you Buster for blessing us for the past 10 years with your neverending love!! You showed us what unconditional love is all about!! Now go play with Lenox and you both watch over your kids--they miss you so much...we love you Buster!

WINNER WINNER WINNER!!

2010-09-06T07:48:00.001-04:00

Random.org picked Number 28 which is Terri!!

Terri said...
COOL Notebook!!! Everything else looks great too!!

September 3, 2010 9:50 PM

Thanks everyone for blog hopping with us!! I hope you had as much fun as I did!

Terri..off to contact you now!!

BLOG HOP!!

2010-09-03T00:00:00.004-04:00

thanks for joining us for our 2nd blog hop!! You should have arrived here from Gina's blog http://ginathorntonstamping.blogspot.com/ if you want to start from the beginning..please click on http://crystalscraftycreations.blogspot.com/ which is our Commander Crystal!!

Do you have kiddos in school--if so--this blog hop is for you! Our theme is Back to School! If you don't, don't worry...I bet you will find some great projects that will inspire you!

Our second blog hop is sponsored by the very talented and generous Regina from CUTTING CAFE. You can find Regina's blog right here: http://thecuttingcafe.typepad.com/

So while you are hopping and getting lots of inspiration make sure that you leave comments on all the blogs to be entered to win THREE CUTTING CAFE STAMP SETS OF YOUR CHOICE from the wonderful Regina. Crystal will check to make sure the winner that random.org picks has commented on ALL the blogs and post the winner one Monday afternoon! Good luck!

Now on to my cards! I have never made my children cards for their first day but I did this yr! It was a lot of fun!! I used the School Days stamp set which can be found here: http://thecuttingcafe.typepad.com/the_cutting_cafe/2009/08/school-days-printable-stamp-set.html Thank you Regina for providing me with such great "stamps" to work with!!

Now don't forget to leave a comment..become a follower if you wish (PS I love followers!!) I decided to give away an altered comp book I made and here it is:

I will use random.org for the winner Monday morning and announce on my blog! Please leave a way for me to contact you as well!! You should now be heading to see what Jess is showcasing! ScrappyJess http://scrappyjess.blogspot.com/

Here is the Order for the Blog Hop:
Caitlynsmommy http://crystalscraftycreations.blogspot.com/
GRKIDDO http://ginathorntonstamping.blogspot.com/
Me http://www.scrapthiscraftthat.blogspot.com/
ScrappyJess http://scrappyjess.blogspot.com/
Kat/Bluerose http://katzdesignz.blogspot.com/
DDDCort http://www.dawnsaddiction.blogspot.com/
KarelJCreations http://www.karelj.blogspot.com/
SherylGreene http://sherylscraftingcorner.blogspot.com/
LarelynSartini http://www.handmadefromtheheart-designsbylarelyn.blogspot.com/
Kisatrtle http://www.kisatrtleskreativekorner.blogspot.com/
AJoy713 http://adreatravis2008.blogspot.com/
BeeJay http://www.beejaysstudio.blogspot.com/
Pamela http://blog.pamelaosterday.com/

Have a great hop!!

Wedding Shadow Box

2010-08-31T14:47:00.003-04:00

After a couple hours..I think I got it!! I cut my letters just a little too big the first time around.I bought the "outfits" and to make them fit, I had to cut and piece together some paper dolls. So my dolls vary in size from 3 1/2 inches to 4 1/2 inches..I used Storybook to cut the letters (shadow and regular) at 1 1/2 inches. I have a corner punch that I used for the corners. I hope my sister and her fiance like it.

What do you think? I wish I had more shadow boxes..I think they make great gifts!!

"My Boys" Layout!!

2010-08-31T11:34:00.003-04:00

Yippee!! I got a layout done today!! I love being able to do a challenge or two!! The layout is of my 2 doggies!
I used some DCWV paper and some regular cardstock..used Learning Curve for my font and used good ole' George for my circles. I had some chipboard stickers so I used those (I love being able to use up my stash of goodies!) And some ribbon, a few shaped brads, a border punch, a white pen for the dots..and there you go..there is my layout!!

What do you think? Leave me some comments!! I love them!

Upcoming Blog Hop!!

2010-08-30T14:55:00.003-04:00

I will be giving away some blog candy..so get ready for some fun!! Cya later this week!!

I was "Pinked"

2010-08-29T09:39:00.003-04:00

I was pinked!!

Thanks Cheryll!! Now I am off to find something pink to share with you on your blog!! And of course, I am going to email some of my friends cause they are getting "pinked" too!

Check out Cheryll's new blog at http://ifitspink.blogspot.com/

2nd project for August The Cuttlebug Blog!!

2010-08-23T06:00:00.000-04:00

This is my last project for August! I created a mini altered comp book...it would be a great little book to have when on vacation to write down little notes that you want to remember!
I used my Seeing Spots CB folder, some rhinestones and a jeweled dolphin sticker that my friend Erica sent me! I used one of my border punches for the top and some silver ink!

Don't forget, if you have played along yet, hop over to www.cuttlebugblog.blogspot.com and play along!

My project for SSPT!!

2010-08-05T11:25:00.003-04:00

Hello everyone!! August means a new challenge is issued over at Sugar Sweet Paper Treats!! (http://www.sugarsweetpapertreats.blogspot.com) and the challenge was to create a non traditional opening card (can't open from the top or side)..so I found this template in my one magazine, changed it just a little (no scalloped edges) and in about 10 minutes I had this card made! This card could be used for all kinds of occasions don't you think? You could add a cut out or a stamped image you colored then cut out..oh the possibilities!

I hope you like it!!

August Challenge for the Cuttlebug Blog!!

2010-08-01T06:00:00.001-04:00

Hey there!! The theme for August is Splish Splash Summer Spot" How do you spend your summer vacation?
So we vacationed at the beautiful Outer Banks again this year!! We just love it at the beach!!
I hope my card creation can add some "sunshine" to your day!

I cut this card at 5 1/2 by 5 1/2. I used/did the following:
Mango luau cut outs
coredinations paper embossed it with SEEING SPOTS Cuttlebug folder then sanded it a little
Bazzill paper flowers inked with cat's eye ink
white flower with cat's eye ink
5 brads
rik rak ribbon for the stem of the flower
The stamped word SUNSHINE stamped with scrappy cat ink
Thank you to www.crazyscraps.com for being a wonderful sponsor and giving me the Bold products! You are awesome!!

Also, don't forget to play along this month at the www.cuttlebugblog.blogspot.com
I hope you like my card!
Thanks for looking!

Winner of my blog candy

2010-07-19T08:52:00.003-04:00

IS: (picked by random.org)

Terri said...
That is one very cute card!!! Hello Kitty is great for any occassion when it comes to little girls!

July 18, 2010 4:02 PM

My Second Project for the Cuttlebug Blog July Stars and Stripes--Use some Bling!!"

2010-07-18T06:00:00.001-04:00

I think this is such a fun looking card! Don't you?? Anyway, I made this card for my second project of the month for the Cuttlebug Blog!

I used:

Tiny Bubbles CB folder for on the stars

Swiss Dots CB folder for on the USA

Learning Curve Cricut Cart for the USA,

cut at 1 1/2 inches.

Used Stand and Salute for the Uncle Sam's hat,

cut at 4 inches (a few times to get all the layers I wanted)

Threading Water Border Punch

Stickles

Doodlebug patterned paper

I made this card with my daughter's help! She likes to give me advice on my cards! She has a pretty good "eye" for crafts! Thanks Peanut for all your advice!

Our sponsor www.crazyscraps.com provided the patterned paper (and other goodies I used on my earlier projects this month)..thanks Crazy Scraps for being an awesome sponsor each month!! Visit them for lots of great deals and awesome items!

Thanks

Are you ready to HOP??? Well come on!

2010-07-16T06:30:00.011-04:00

Welcome to the FIRST EVER CRICUT CARD FAIRY BLOG HOP!!

Good Friday morning. Welcome to the CRICUT CARD FAIRY FIRST EVER BLOG HOP! Are you ready to start hopping to ELEVEN blogs for some card inspiration and possibly some scrapping goodies along the way? I am so happy you are here to hop along with some amazing women.

So glad you hopped over from our wonderful commander's blog, http://www.crystalscraftycreations.blogspot.com/ She is our first blog so if you get lost along the way, you can always go back to hers to start!!

What are the CCF's? We are a group of crafters who send cards to others who are in need, need some cheery up..maybe having a special day--Whatever the reason--we love to send cards!!
Crystal is the lady who started and she asked me to co-command which I was honored to do!!
For my creation for the blog hop I chose to make a card...Hello Kitty is one of my favorite characters so I love making her the center of my cards!!

This card can be used to send for a birthday card or even a thinking of you..don't you think?
Well I am one of the blogs giving away some blog candy!! Yahoo! So if you want a chance of winning..just leave me a comment..(don't forget to leave a way for me to get in touch with you..email would be great..) If you wish to follow me, that is great too! I love followers..but not a requirement! Winner will be randomly chosen Monday morning..thanks for looking!!

You should now be ready to hop on over to the talented
http://www.scrappycanuck.wordpress.com/Below is a list of all the talented crafters participating!

Thanks

Now here is the lineup for this whole weekend. We will END THE HOP on Sunday evening. Please pay attention to when each fairy will post their winners (if there is candy!)
LYNNE http://scrapthiscraftthat.blogspot.com/

ScrappyCanuck http://scrappycanuck.wordpress.com
NicoleStorch http://nicolestorch.blogspot.com

GRKIDDO http://www.ginathorntonstamping.blogspot.com/

SherylGreene http://sherylscraftingcorner.blogspot.com/

Its-Only-Money http://www.itsallmymoney.blogspot.com

PamelaOsterday http://blog.pamelaosterday.com/
StampinMeg http://www.peacockpaperie.blogspot.com/

BeeJay www.beejaysstudio.blogspot.com

PennyLight http://lightwhimsy.blogspot.com

My Sugar Sweet Paper Treats Project for July!!

2010-07-15T13:32:00.000-04:00

I was asked to pick the theme this month!! Yahoo! And since I love flowers and bling--Why not make the challenge Flowers and Bling! LOL!
So this month I decided to alter a comp book. I love altering these types of books (and with school supplies coming out..now is the perfect time to stock up)
I used DCVW paper, some flowers, some metal heart embellishments (got from J's a long time ago) and some purple rhinestone things (I love using these on everything). I used my storybook cart to cut the letters at 1 1/2 inch shadow. And some ink around the edges and there you go-a super cute altered book!!

thanks

I also sprayed my flowers with glitter mist but the pictures are not showing it.:(

Please check out my sidebar..it has the blog candy I am giving away over at SSPT this month!!

My project for the Cuttlebug Blog--1st project for July

2010-07-04T06:00:00.000-04:00

Here is my first project for July at the Cuttlebug Blog!

I used the following:

Stars CB folder for the red cardstock

D'Vine Swirls on the white cardstock

A Child's Year Cart to cut my image, I used shadow and the regular cut, 3 inches, striped paper is Doodlebug

Added some yellow stickles for my "bling"

The oval was cut from the same cart, A Child's Year at 3 1/2 inches..inked with silver ink (Scrappy Cat ink I love that stuff LOL)

And used some star buttons

What do you think?? Let me know! Leave me a comment!

Also, don't forget you can play along with us all month long at www.cuttlebugblog.blogspot.com

Thanks for looking!!

July's Challenge--Stars and Stripes--Use of Bling!!

2010-07-01T07:00:00.004-04:00

At the Cuttlebug Blog for July, the theme is Stars and Stripes-Use of Bling! Well we rec'd an amazing package this month from Crazy Scraps (our super awesome sponsorer!! Check them out for super great deals.. http://www.crazyscraps.com/ )

For this challenge I used the following products supplied by Crazy Scraps:

Cuttlebug Die 2x2 Circle Frames

Doodlebug Mini Brads-Lady Bug

Doodlebug Crushed Velvet Blue Jean cardstock

Doodlebug Sew American Stripe paper

I also used:

red embossing powder, red and white cardstock, Storybook cart, the Mickey Font, some little rhinestones, and some ribbon

I decided to heat emboss some of the circles and I also heat embossed my brads to help them shine! It is so simple to do! All you need is some embossing powder, embossing ink and your heat gun! Push your brad into your ink pad, then put some embossing powder on it, heat it up, then repeat if you do not like the amount the first time. The marquee cuts were cut from the Storybook cart..the Sew American stripe paper was cut at 11 1/2 inches and the white was cut at 8 inches. The word FUN was cut from the Mickey font at 2 inches. Hope you like!! Let me know what you think!!

Please come join us over at the Cuttlebug Blog this month!! Do the challenge, enter to win!! So easy! Also, if you haven't signed up for the email reminders and stuff..please do so! You never know what Sabrina is up to and if she will be doing a contest of some sort (hint hint) during the month! Also..check out Crazy Scraps..so much will be going on there! You won't want to miss it! Lots of info..contests..etc!!

http://www.cuttlebugblog.blogspot.com/

http://www.crazyscraps.com/

thanks

Did you see...

2010-06-25T08:55:00.002-04:00

I just added Chatroll to my side bar..come chat with me!!

Oh and a couple reminders..Crazy Scraps is still accepting emails for DT members..they are looking for 2 members.

The Cuttlebug Blog still has the challenge going on..Great giveaway..a cricut cart is one of the items!

Don't forget to check out SSPT...we are doing "sewing" as our theme this month!

All links are in my side bar!

Project #2 for the Cuttlebug Blog! "All About Dads"

2010-06-21T06:00:00.001-04:00

Here is my second project for the Cuttlebug Blog!!

I chose to make a frame and card for my dad who loves to golf!

Frame Info: I used the herringbone embossing folder on the letters. I chose the Mickey Font and the Everyday Paper dolls for the golfer. He is cut at 5.5 inches. For his face, I used my peachy keen stamps. Added some inked edges and a little gold pen to draw out the details on the shirt, shoes, clubs..and there you go!

For the card:

I again used my herringbone folder on the background paper (which that paper and the folder and other goodies where provided by Crazy Scraps..check them out if you haven't yet..they have daily deals which are AWESOME! www.crazyscraps.com ) For his hat, I heat embossed some of it..then with a brown marker I wrote #1 Pap on it. I again..added some gold pen lines for details on the clubs, shirt and shoes..This golfer was cut at 5 inches...Then of course, a corner photo punch and then the threading water punch was used with the blue cardstock!

So if you have not joined any of the challenges yet on the Cuttlebug Blog..I urge you to do so..they are a lot of fun...they get you using your embossing folders and get your creativity flowing! www.cuttlebugblog.blogspot.com

Thanks for looking...leave a comment if you wish!

Happy Father's Day!!!

2010-06-20T09:38:00.002-04:00

Happy Father's Day to my hubby!! He is such a great dad and husband. We have been so blessed to have him in our lives. Thank you Bill for all that you do for us!
Love
Your family!

Crazy Scraps is looking for 2 DT members and Some BIG Changes Coming Soon!!

2010-06-12T04:34:00.003-04:00

Crazy Scraps is looking for 2 DT members!! If you go to the blog, you will find more information! Also be on the look out cause Crazy Scraps is going through some exciting changes! I am so honored to be asked to be part of them!! I am looking forward to getting to help Jeanette and Sabrina build the blog and have some fun while doing it!!
So if you are interested in applying for the DT opening, please go to
http://crazyscraps-scrapbook.blogspot.com

Also, don't forget to join us at the Cuttlebug Blog this month for the challenge!! Father's Day/Manly theme! Did you see the terrific goodie package! It is on my side bar!!

My first project for Sugar Sweet Paper Treats!

2010-06-09T21:15:00.002-04:00

Cheryll issused the challenge this month!! The challenge--Sewing! I created this card using faux stitching cause the sewing machine and I are "fighting" LOL! I wanted it to work and it didn't..it won! I was all excited, got the sewing machine out of the box, pulled it in, got my papers all lined up--oh ya--this wasn't the first card I was making--LOL! I start sewing on my card, all excited, then notice only a couple spots were actually sewen..hmm....so I see the needle came unthreaded..simple enough..I fixed that..I start sewing again to discover it is sewing the same spot over and over and over again..I have HUGE spot of white thread..then under it where the bobbin is it a ton of thread..I am not sure how that happened..but had a heck of time getting the card to come off of the threaded area...so since I am not mechanically inclined..I had to unplug my machine (because I do not know how to thread it..I have my hubby do it for me..but he was at work) and start on this card instead! I guess I better learn how to thread it and stuff..how hard can it be? I was like this with my ATG..I didn't dare run out of tape when my hubby wasn't home, I couldn't figure out how to reload it..I finally learned and it it simple!

Don't forget to join us at http://www.sugarsweetpapertreats.blogspot.com

Now for the card details!

Threading Water punch

Inkadinkado "Boxed Wishes" Stamps

Faux Stitching template-HOTP "Easy Stitches"

Staz On ink

A mixture of Souffle pens and a gel pen for the "stitches"

Marker and Gelly Roll pen for the coloring

A gold CM pen for the stars

Butterfly

Mixture of paper

Cuttlebug Blog's June Project #1 All About Dads/Fathers

2010-06-07T06:00:00.000-04:00

So I bought Robotz for the font (thanks Jenny for pointing it out to me LOL) and once I opened it and starting looking at the cute robots I couldn't wait to make one!! Here is my first Robotz card!

I used diamond cut and stars embossing folders..I just love the way the diamond cut looks with the metallic paper (which Ann and I picked up at the Stamp show in Ohio)..My robot was cut at 4 inches...He is actually 3 colors.black background then the gray and blue...I inked his "wheels" with silver pigment ink to help them stand out against the black background. I also inked the blue cardstock..added a couple brads and some googly

eyes!! What do you think??

Don't forget to join us every month at the Cuttlebug Blog---there is a great giveaway there! On my sidebar there should be a link and a picture of the prize for the month!! Can't wait to see what you create!! The link is www.cuttlebugblog.com

Leave some comments---tell me what you think!

June's goodies

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are posted on the sidebar for the Cuttlebug Blog!! Another great prize donated by our awesome sponsor www.crazyscraps.com

Just click on the picture and it will take you to the Cuttlebug Blog's blog and you can play along! Can't wait to see what you create!
Don't forget to sign up to get reminders on there..it is a great way to be reminded of contests and giveaways!!

Yippee....

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I have been chosen to be part of the Design team on Sugar Sweet Paper Treats!! Come check it out!! Once a month there will be a challenge posted!! Let's get creative together! Can't wait to see what you all come up with!
Thanks to the ladies at Sugar Sweet Paper Treats for asking me to be part of your family!

http://www.sugarsweetpapertreats.blogspot.com/

Cuttlebug Blog's June Challenge All About Fathers!!

2010-06-01T07:00:00.000-04:00

Here is a card I made for the challenge over at the Cuttlebug Blog!! Don't forget to join us every month for the challenge!! You could win an awesome prize!

www.cuttlebugblog.blogspot.com

For this card...I wanted to create a camo look so I used some glossy paper and 3 alcohol inks (Expresso, Cloudy Blue and lettuce)..For the embossing, I chose Herringbone and Swiss Dots.

The "doll" is from Everyday Paper Dolls--cut at 3 1/2 inches. Paper is mostly Bo Bunny..(thanks Crazy Scraps for providing so many great goodies)

The card was cut at 11 inches by 4 inches..scored in 2 places to create the fold..on the inside will be the sentiment.

Other products used:

Cat's Eye Ink for the ink on the face (which for some reason was very wet and smudged :(

Peachy Keen Stamps

Ribbons

Button

Gold Pen for outlines on the outfit--the collar has a brown marker but is hard to see--white pen for his fingernails..

So what do you think???

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To My Girl!! Happy Birthday!

My letters for a Banner Swap on the Cricut Board

2010-05-22T06:00:00.000-04:00

Here are my letters using various cartridges for the banner swap I am in..I joined the Father's Day (letter A), Mother's Day (letter A with flower), Memorial Day (letter E) and Happy 4th of July (letter P)....

Look what arrived here today...

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It arrived!

Not sure how to use it so if anyone has tips..please leave me some comments! LOL!

I wasn't sure about buying one..but my ever supporting hubby insisted I buy one since Paper Crafting Pro had them on sale for 99.99!

Yes 99.99!! My friend Jenny was helping talk me into it too!

So now I wonder..does the sleeve I bought cover the screen for protection or do I buy something else? M's had the silcone sleeves on clearance yesterday for 9.99!! Good Deal!!

Cuttlebug Blog's May Project 2 A Mother's Love Layout!

2010-05-17T06:00:00.000-04:00

Here is a layout I did for the Cuttlebug Blog (www.cuttlebugblog.blogspot.com) This is my 2nd project for May--Mother's Day Theme!!

The patterned paper/cardstock is Bo Bunny (provided to me by www.crazyscraps.com our awesome sponsor..check them out..they have daily deals which are SUPER!!)

I am usually the one taking the photos I excited to do a layout with my kids and I! They are truly my whole world..I am so thankful that I was blessed with these two! They make being a mom so much fun and easy! I am very lucky!

I used the following products:

Tartan 5x7 cuttlebug embossing folder (photo mats)

Cricut Mother's Day Cart "Mom" cut at 1 3/4 inch-both regular and shadow cut

Cricut Sans Serif "I LOVE YOU" cut at 1 inch-both regular and shadow cut

Green Primas and a couple brads

A hand punch to punch the photo corners

A punch for the brown border

Cat's Eye Ink to ink around the photo mats

I added some dimensional tabs to the back of "Mom" to make it stand out!

And the patterned paper that has the poem on it pulls out so my children (or who ever reads it) can see the words I wrote to them (which is hidden)

I hope you like it! Please feel free to leave me comments!

Also, if you haven't joined us yet at the Cuttlebug Blog..come on over! I would love to see your projects this month!

The poem I found online and it reads:

A Mother's Love

A Mother's love must always be strong,

her work is hard, her day is long.

But all in all, she is truly blessed,

for there is nothing so warm

as a crowded nest.

Check out my sidebar

2010-05-14T06:39:00.002-04:00

I added a new picture of what one lucky winner will receive this month from the Cuttlebug Blog! If you click on the picture, it will take you to the blog then just click on the current challenge and join us!
They are fun challenges and are a great way to get out your cuttlebug and use it!
May's theme is All About Mom!

Can't wait to see what you made!

Happy Mother's Day

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to all my wonderful Mom Friends! I hope you all have a wonderfully relaxing day..doing whatever you enjoy doing!

Cricutters Anonymous is done...

2010-05-04T12:57:00.004-04:00

Sam decided to close down the Cricutters Anonymous..(Just Buggin Challenges)..
It was nice to challenge myself with the challenges every week and I will miss that..if anyone knows of any good challenge sites, please let me know!! Sometimes it seems the only way I get some crafting done is to be doing for the design teams I am on LOL! And now I am only on one DT! Looking forward to maybe getting on another..any one need a design team member?? LOL!

May is Mother's Day at the Cuttlebug Blog!

2010-05-03T07:30:00.001-04:00

The theme is still Mother's Day!! This is my first project for May for the Cuttlebug Blog! We do a challenge for the first of each month then we do 2 projects for the same theme! So in a couple weeks I will have my 2nd project up!

Don't forget to join us every month over at
http://www.cuttlebugblog.blogspot.com/
There is always a great goodie package given away to one lucky person!
In just a few days, we will be announcing the winner of the EXPRESSIONS over there!

For this card I used and did the following:
Flocked paper (my friend Mary bought me this a long time ago and I am still using it!! Thanks Mary)
White velvet lace ribbon (it stretches..LOL..I need to fix the top I see when looking at my card)
White ink rubbed over the top of the embossed black paper (which was cut with the cricut)
Swiss Dots embossing folder
Silver Leafing pen around the edges of the embossed paper

Now the fun part:
The butterflies!!
I stamped them on a transperancy then on the one that has purple I used stickles (wanted to see what they would like with using stickles)
then the other butterfly I used the glitter glue and glitter I bought at the stamping show...I actually bought the glue 2 years ago at the first stamp show I went to and then couldn't remember what to use and how to do it (which it is soooo simple LOL) so this year when we went back I watched and learned again so now I did it! LOL)

While I think they both work..I think the glitter and glue covered my image much better!

Feel free to leave comments! I love reading them!

May is Mother's Day Themed at the Cuttlebug Blog!

2010-05-01T06:00:00.000-04:00

May is here..time for a new challenge at the Cuttlebug Blog!! So for the challenge, we were given the Cuttlebug Bloom Dots embossing folder and some Bo Bunny paper to use (www.Crazyscraps.com is our sponsor..check them out!)

I decided I really wanted to try to make an Easel card and this is my first attempt at one! What do you think? I watched the tutorial on a different site to learn how to make them..they are pretty easy LOL!!

I used my CB butterflies embossing die/folder for the butterflies and added some pearls/rhinestones to them! I had some MM alpha stickers in my stash so I used those and this will be my card for my Mom! I hope she likes it!!

Now don't forget to join us every month at www.cuttlebugblog.blogspot.com There is always a great giveaway on there!!

I look forward to seeing your creations!! Thanks for looking at mine!!

Challenge 35 – Tags, bags and Boxes (Criutters Anonymous and Cuttlebug Challenge Blog_

2010-04-28T06:00:00.001-04:00

For this challenge (which if you haven't read, the format is changing on the blog and there will no longer be challenges but there will still be themes and we will still be sharing our creations with you all over there) we were to create a tag, bag, or box! So being that I just bought Forever Young..I wanted to make a purse (I say that is the same as a bag right?? LOL) I cut the purse at 4 inches (which is what I got when I told my machine to cut to page)..

I used my white pen to add the little lines around the edge. I used my daisy punch and glued the border on the bottom. For the "flap" part I used my stickles and then a rhinestone!! The little flower on the top was from last yrs Spring line from DCWV...

This type of little purse would be great for a favor at a party or maybe for a gift card..

I am also adding this to the Cuttlebug Challenge Blog...it is for Purse-On-Ality!!

Two years ago on this day...

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we lost our friends! They were the nicest people in the world..they didn't have much but what they had was yours if you needed it. They were killed in a motorcycle accident. I remember the day like yesterday..I was at my very first scrapbook get together with some girls from the cricut board and my hubby called me to tell me..I couldn't believe it. Dennis and Teri had moved away a couple yrs before that but we stayed in touch and we went to see them and they would come up and visit..they were like family to us! So my dear friends..rest in peace and watch over your kids and your grandbaby..I could see you now guys..that little man would be sooo spoiled by the two of you! We miss you! Bill and I still laugh to this day at all the fun we had! Thanks for touching our lives and being our friends!

Shadow Box ScrapbookPal.com Design Team Entry

2010-04-23T17:35:00.006-04:00

So scrapbook pal (http://www.scrapbookpal.com/) is looking for DT members and I couldn't wait to apply!! Have you ever checked out their site! They have awesome deals!! Keep your fingers crossed they like my project!!

For this shadow box I did the following:

Storybook cut at 2 1/2 inches both regular cut and shadow feature

Used "pop dots" on the back of each letter to help them stand out

The butterflies and flower are attached by using glue dots!

The white and the green cardstock is Bazill..

I inked the edges of my paper with Cat's Eye ink (hard to tell in the pic though)

These make great gifts don't you think? This one is going to a friend of mine!! I hope she likes it!

Some of the Products can be found:

Cat's Eye Ink: www.scrapbookpal.com/Store/ProductDetails.asp?pid=71402

Storybook cart: www.scrapbookpal.com/Store/ProductDetails.asp?pid=29-0589

Glue Dots: www.scrapbookpal.comStore/ProductDetails.asp?pid=32794

Pink Bless Our Home Shadow Box

2010-04-23T17:28:00.003-04:00

This box I made for a friend..I had posted about paying it forward to my crafty friends on facebook one day and one of the ladies posted on it..so this is for her!! (well 2 did so I have one more to make for the other lady) I hope she likes pink!! I used the Plantin Schoolbook cart for this font and also for the scalloped edge...(I forgot about that being on the cart LOL)..For that though, I used the cut to length feature and cut it at 8 inches (then had to adjust a little)..The ribbon on the top I bought at Pat Catan's one day..it came in a little variety package for a buck I believe!! LOL! The font I just used the "shadow" feature. I pulled the center out of the flower and added a brad on this one. The background striped paper is g*c*d studios...light stripe. The pink cardstock is Bazill.

Challenge 34 Picnic Inspired Cricutters Anonymous

2010-04-21T06:00:00.000-04:00

This week's challenge on Cricutters Anonymous is to create something by using a picnic theme as your inspiration! Well for me..when I think of a picnic..I think of being outside and seeing flowers and bright and happy things..so I created this card.. I took a pc of Bazill cardstock for my

base (pear crush) then I folded into 3rds..I used Bo Bunny paper (patterned paper). I used for the first time (LOL) the Create a Critter cart for the flowers...(they are made with Bazill paper as well)..added a couple eyelets so it would close and a few little rhinestones/pearls! On the inside, I just double matted cardstock for the sentiment...

What do you think? Leave me some comments! I love them!!

Don't forget to join us each Wednesday for a new challenge at Cricutters Anonymous!

www.justbugginchallenges.blogspot.com

Wanna win an EXPRESSIONS MACHINE!!

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Then come and enter:
http://www.cuttlebugblog.blogspot.com/

1. Become a Follower
2. Put the "follower" button on your blog
3. Create a post on your blog (if you have one) or on your favorite MB...of FB..Twitter...(something like that)
4. Submit your project by May 5th (winner will be determined around Mother's Day)

What is the theme??? It is to be a combination project..2 projects that coordinate with each other! Examples: card with coordinating gift bag..or card with a mini book..

Very IMPORTANT: It must contain CUTTLEBUG USAGE!

Can't wait to see what you create!! Good Luck to all that enter!

More information can be found on the cuttlebug blog!!

April Project 2 Cuttlebug Blog!

2010-04-19T06:00:00.001-04:00

Here is my second project for the month of April for the Cuttlebug Blog!! Once again, the theme is flower power!! So come grab your cuttlebug and something with the theme and play along at http://cuttlebugblog.blogspot.com/ if you haven't yet..or if you want to play some more!

I cut this card out of plain white cardstock at 5.5 x 5.5 I then embossed each side of the card using the Blooming Flowers embossing folder! I added some color by using my zig marker. Cut the flower out of DCWV cardstock using my cricut! Added some daisy border using one of my punches..and of course..my stickles!! (I just love my stickles unless it clogs up..LOL)
What do you think?? Let me know by leaving me a comment!
Thanks!!

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Make sure you check out the Cuttlebug Blog's giveaway for April!!

It is http://www.cuttlebugblog.blogspot.com/

This is what someone will win this month! Challenge 3!!

The theme is Flower Power! You only have to use your cuttlebug at least once! Create any project.upload and see if you are the winner at the end of the month!

Oh and while you are on there....check out www.cricutblog.blogspot.com Sabrina is also giving away a cart once she reaches 150 friends on that blog! Yahoo!

Bless Our Home Shadow Box

2010-04-12T09:50:00.003-04:00

Here is a shadow box I made this morning..it is for 2 challenges..one for my friend Crystal who has blog candy to give away..the other is for Practical Scrappers..you were to use one of their sketches!

It isn't a great picture..I keep getting a glare from the font of the shadow box.. :(

I used the Learning Curve font for the letters..I bought the flower at M's and just took it off the stem..what do you think!!

Challenge 32 All in the Family (CA Blog) Bless Our Family

2010-04-07T06:00:00.000-04:00

For challenge 32 we were asked to create something "family" oriented..to make a gift for a family member! I bought this shadow box at M's on clearance for 1.99 (good deal huh!!) and I used my cricut (one of the requirements for the CA blog..plus I love my bug!! LOL) to cut the letters at 1 1/2 inches using the shadow and the regular cut..(used Opposites Attract). I bought the butterfly (2 butterflies for a buck another good deal!! LOL) at the dollar store...and used some primas from my stash! Leave some comments..let me know what you think!

Don't forget to join us every week for a new challenge at Cricutters Anonymous!!

http://www.justbugginchallenges.blogspot.com/ (the web addy is still the same..only the name has changed!)

April Project 1 For the Cuttlebug Blog

2010-04-05T06:00:00.003-04:00

Here is my first project for April!! The theme is flower power!! Each month there is a challenge on the blog--be sure to play along---there is always a great giveaway!! But we, the DT, do a Challenge every month and we also do a couple projects using the same theme and any cuttlebug item we want!
So here is a card I made..I used my cricut to cut the flower (Storybook cart) and then embossed it with Swiss Dots..used some stickles and there is my flower! I also used Stylized Flowers embossing folder for the orange paper (more flowers LOL) and added some glitter on the embossed area!! (So easy..just use your zig pen.or another glue pen..then spinkle with glitter). I used a border punch on the orange paper too..can you tell? It kind of blends in..LOL!
Let me know what you think...I love comments!!
Please join us over at http://cuttlebugblog.blogspot.com/ to play along! Can't wait to see what you create!

Happy Easter

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Happy Easter to all my friends!

April's Challenge for the Cuttlebug Blog! Theme Flowers!

2010-04-01T07:00:00.000-04:00

Our sponsor, Crazy Scraps, sent us Pop Culture embossing folders to use on this month's challenge. I chose to make a stair card, I have fallen in love with these type of cards and the border embossing folders work great for them!! Our theme for April is flowers! So I used my cricut to cut the rest and added some primas!

Check back in a couple more weeks for a couple more flower projects I will be creating!

Please come join us every month for a new challenge! The blog is http://www.cuttlebugblog.blogspot.com/

Don't forget about May's contest..all is posted on the Cuttlebug Blog! Check it out!

Challenge 31 Eggcellent--Make an Easter Themed Project

2010-03-31T06:00:00.000-04:00

Here I made 2 single page layouts...I just changed the look a little for each one..I used the cut to length feature for the grass...(I used 3 pcs each..LOL..because I wasn't using a 12x12 page..so I cut them at 6 inches each but they were still just a little short for 2) I used my CB for some embossing.. I may remove the egg on the one and use that spot for adding the year and plan to add the year to the other above the one bunny...

What do you think?

Don't forget to join us each week at Cricutters Anonymous (formerly Just Buggin) to play along with the challenges!

Check out the Giveaway!!

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Sam is giving away all kinds of goodies..become a follower, post some comments..enter to win!!
She also has a grand prize of a gift certificate to her Stampin Up!!

Here is the link
http://thescrapmaster.blogspot.com

Tyler 11th Grade

2010-03-27T09:30:00.003-04:00

Here is another layout I did for Tyler's book..the photos are from the first day of school this year..hard to believe that he is already a junior..LOL! Time flies! I had bought those stickers one day at M's and couldn't wait to use them and thought they would be perfect on this layout!! I also just ripped the patterned paper then inked the edges a little..and again used my CB to emboss the photo mats..What do you think?

First Car Layout!!

2010-03-27T09:24:00.003-04:00

I finally took some time earlier this week to make a couple layouts for my son's book..the first one I used some DCWV Rockstar paper..I actually cut a piece in half so the swirls were on one side and the guitar on the other...then used a plain black pc of cardstock for the background. I had bought some Jolee's embellishments and added those to it. The font is from Learning Curve..one of my favorite fonts to use on my son's pages...I used my CB to emboss the photo mats and then some eyelets to attach the pics to them..

Easter Card

2010-03-27T09:20:00.002-04:00

So I have really enjoyed making these stair cards!! So this year I decided to make 4 Easter themed stair cards...I used my Easter 2010 cart and some flocking!! This was the first time I used flocking this much..I have used it on bunny's ears before..I used my CB for embossing the grass in the front..

What do you think?

Blog Award!!

2010-03-24T09:00:00.003-04:00

I rec'd a blog award from Crystal...thanks!! I am very honored we are friends!! The rules to the award are to pick 5 people and list something sweet about them then pass along the award!

1. Pam-she has been a super friend..I find amazing how 2 people can have such a great friendship having never met in real life..thanks Pam for always being there!

2. Nikki-I think Nikki and her girls are so sweet...Nikki always has something nice to say and is a very sincere person. Thanks Nikki!!

3. Shazza--Again..a great person!! She is one of funniest ladies I know!! Thanks for being a great friend Shaz!

4. Karen--we became friends from being a design team together..I just love her creations and am glad we were able to become friends!

5. Erica--Erica is one of the nicest people you will meet..she has a heart of gold and is always a good friend.

(that was hard to pick only 5 LOL)

#30 – The Woman challenge

2010-03-24T06:00:00.002-04:00

At Just Buggin..the weekly challenge is to create something for a woman! Well..only a lady can have a baby so here is a card I made for a friend of mine who is having twins...I used the New Arrival cart and cut the pieces at a variety of different sizes to fill the "steps" on the card. Added a little ribbon, some stickles, a flower with a button..the card is complete! They are very easy to make and I think they are a lot of fun! I am enjoying these cards a lot so you will be seeing more made by me!!

March Project 1 "Green" for Cuttlebugblog.blogspot.com

2010-03-21T07:01:00.001-04:00

Here is my project for March for www.cuttlebugblog.blogspot.com
Every month we do the Challenge and 2 projects..all relating to the theme of the month. For March it is GREEN.. (there will only be one project for me for March due to when my projects are due).

This Pluto autograph LO is for a swap I joined on the cricut MB. It is a 2 pg LO..size is 8 inches by 4 inches. Pluto is cut from the Mickey font and is 3 inches. The letters are from Learning Curve and are cut at 1 inch.

Challenge 29 The Man Challenge!

2010-03-17T07:00:00.001-04:00

Here is a card I made for my Dad (it will be for his bday). I used Sports Mania (he is a huge golfer) and used Base Camp for the letters (I think it is a great "manly" font). I used my MS Cheers punch also. This is a stair step card..these are fun to make!!

Don't forget to join us at http://www.justbugginchallenges.blogspot.com/ every week for fun challenges!

Challenge 28 Going Green! Create a St. Patrick's Day project

2010-03-10T06:00:00.002-05:00

Cartridges Used: PDDU

Special tips: I used a rather large "pop dot" to have my little leprechaun pop out!! I cut him at 3 inches, I also used the same cart for my shamrock and went around the edges with stickles. I used Peachy Keen stamps for his face. The corners were made by using a hand punch.
Don't forget to join us each week at www.justbugginchallenges.blogspot.com for fun challenges using your cricut!!

Giveaway at www.cuttlebugblog.blogspot.com

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Look what someone will win this month at www.Cuttlbugblog.blogspot.com
The giveaway is sponsored by www.crazyscraps.com

Come join us for the challenge..you just may win!
The theme for March is Green..so use atleast one cuttlebug item (folder, die) and upload to Mr. Linky!!

March Challenge--Green!!

2010-03-05T06:00:00.003-05:00

Here is the first official challenge for Cuttlebugblog.blogspot.com!!

Every month there will be a new challenge posted..make sure you join us..you could win goodies!! What a great way to play with your cuttlebug and have lots of fun!!

There will also be inspiration posted through out the month from the design team! If you haven't become a follower yet...please do so!!

I bought this wooden bag/purse from Michael's the other day for a buck! I used my Cuttlebug Scribble Flower die to cut the flowers...added some stickles to the center..and some rik rak for the stems and tada...a great way to give someone a gift..sure beats the traditional gift bag, don't you think?

I bought this little wooden "purse/bag" from Michael's for a dollar!! I painted it and added some I gold bought this little wooden "purse/bag" from Michael's for a dollar!! I painted it and added some gold glimmer mist (I wasn't sure how it would be on wood but it is okay)..I used my scribble flower cuttlebug die to cut my flower.. the inside layer is some flocked paper and then the outside is just white card stock. I used some rik rac to make the "stems"...I think this would be a great way to give a gift to someone.. instead of the traditional gift bag..

mist (I wasn't sure how it would be on wood but it is okay)..I used my scribble flower cuttlebug die to cut my flower.. the inside layer is some flocked paper and then the outside is just white card stock. I used some rik rac to make the "stems"...I think this would be a great way to give a gift to someone.. instead of the traditional gift bag..

Proud Announcement!!

2010-03-01T09:43:00.002-05:00

I am happy to announce----- I am now a new DT member of
http://cuttlebugblog.blogspot.com/

Yahoo!! Come check out the blog, become a follower, do the challenges..enter to win goodies!!

Winner of the Blog Hop goodies from Me!

2010-03-01T07:43:00.003-05:00

I used Random.org to pick my winner..then I verified to make sure the winner was a follower...and the winner is post number 21--

Jana said...: What a fun project, tfs.

Imneverbored.blogspot.com

True Random Number Generator Min: Max: Result: 21

Jana, please contact within the next few days (by Wednesday) to give me your mailing info!
Thanks to all of you who entered!! I appreciate it!!

Welcome to the Blog Hop!!

2010-02-26T08:00:00.020-05:00

Welcome to Just Buggin Challenges Blog Hop sponsored by the Just Buggin Design Team!

If you just happened upon my blog, you should start at http://www.justbugginchallenges.blogspot.com .

You should have arrived here from Karen's blog-

http://saxostamper1.blogspot.com/2010/02/just-buggin-blog-hop-spring-into-spring.html

For this bouquet..I used the George cart and the new Easter cart!! I used George to cut my flowers, which the purple are cut at 3 1/2 inches and the orange are cut at 3 inches. I used the Easter cut to cut the bunny rabbits at 3 1/2 inches, the chicks are at 4 inches, and the eggs at 3 inches. I also added a couple words to it-Happy Easter is cut at 4 inches and Spring is at 2 1/2 inches. I took some skewers and painted the ones green for stems! You can make a base bouquet of flowers and add different cuts for

different occasions such as add hearts for V-Day

or add birthday themed cuts for a loved one's

birthday!

Now to continue on this fun blog hop..you should hop on over to see Hope at
http://hope2mygirls.blogspot.com/2010/02/just-buggin-blog-hophophophop.html

Some of the blogs are giving away goodies so make sure you become a follower to my blog and leave a comment!! Winners will be chosen by random on Monday, March 1, 2010..then check back on the blogs to see who is giving away a prize to see if you won!

Thanks for joining us for our Blog Hop! Don't forget become a follower and leave a comment!!! If I am one of the blogs giving away goodies..it will be limited to the states only..

Challenge 26 Emboss This!

2010-02-25T06:32:00.004-05:00

Here is a card I made for this week's challenge on www.justbugginchallenges.blogspot.com
Make sure you join us every week for fun challenges using your cricut!
I cut out the blossom at 3 1/2 inches..used my divine swirl to emboss the flower then I used some embossing ink and heat embossed the flower..I also used an embossing folder for the background paper.

Don't forget to join us this weekend for a fun Blog Hop!! Many blogs are giving away goodies!!

First time using Flower Soft

2010-02-24T12:51:00.003-05:00

I found this stamp on clearance at J's for a couple dollars and thought it would be great to use flower soft with..I bought flower soft back in May 2009 and never used so I wanted to see how it worked!!

Here are 3 cards I came up with using it! (and a close up pic of the flower soft)

Blog Hop Coming to Just Buggin Challenges

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When: Friday, February 26th to Sunday, February 28th!

Time: Starts at Friday at 8 am EST til Sunday at midnight PST

Theme: Spring into Spring!!

Some blogs will be giving away goodies!!

The prize on Just Buggin Challenges will be a Guest Designer Spot --you will have to leave a comment on JB blog and post your project on Mr. Linky during the blog hop!!

Just Buggin Challenge 25--Use Black and White

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Challenge 25 Use Black and White..and of course..atleast one cricut cut!! You may use one additional color..

For this project, I used my BIA and A Child's Year..this is one of my favorite carts!! This was a gift I made for my friend!!

The Letter Y for a birthday banner swap

2010-02-17T16:01:00.004-05:00

Yep another swap! I am addicted to them! LOL! I chose the letter Y for the banner..it had to be 6 inches and black shadow then any primary color for the regular cut. hen embellish a couple times..I used my cuttlebug to emboss then used the Easter cart to make the bow (I love the bow on there) and added a little rhinestone!!

I used the Learning Curve cart for the Y

Swap Cuts

2010-02-17T15:43:00.004-05:00

These are the cuts I made for a swap I am in on the Cricut MB..it was to make whatever you wanted as long as it relates to the theme you chose! Below all the pics describe them!!

So I made:

a journal tag for vacation--cut out some flip flops with my cuttlebug (the journaling card came from creatingkeepsakes.com I believe)

made a photo mat with a mermaid (used some flock on her hair)

made a cut/card front that says Happy Birthday for the birthday theme

made a tag for the anything..just stamped it and did some stipling

made a card front/cut that has a cute ghost which I pop dotted

I had fun making these!!

Challenge 24 - 3D

2010-02-11T08:00:00.000-05:00

We were challenged to make a 3-D project and I couldn't wait to use my tags, bags, and more cart! I barely ever use it..not sure why...when I can make these cute little purses!! (note to self: don't let my dd see it..LOL..she will be making them non-stop..LOL)...I set my expression to fit to page and for the first time used the bigger size mat..I also used some poster board to make it extra sturdy. I added some dimension to the purse so it wasn't so plain by using my cuttlebug then adding some clear embossing powder to help give it a shine..added in a cut (flower) from storybook..and there is my cute little purse! These would be great for a girl's party don't you think? Mine came out to be 8 1/2 inches when cut.

Get well Owl card

2010-02-10T15:29:00.002-05:00

I rec'd these owl images from Dustin Pike's blog..the request was to send cards to a young girl who has cancer..the information can be found at http://dustinpike.blogspot.com/

snow storm 2010!!

2010-02-08T10:55:00.002-05:00

Here are a few pics of our recent snow storm that gave us about 23 inches!!

St. Patrick's Day Card

2010-02-07T16:03:00.003-05:00

I based this card off a challenge (1) from Cuttlebugblog.blogspot.com

You had to use atleast 1 cuttlebug folder and emboss and use the colors green and gold..

So I used my divine swirls and then heat embossed on top of that..used some gold shimmery background paper and some ribbon that has some gold.for the green..the clover and embossing powder!

What do you think?

Cuttlebug card

2010-02-06T12:51:00.003-05:00

here is a card I made using the cuttlebug butterflies..I bought these awhile ago and just pulled them out now..I can see me using them a lot more!!

I also took a punch and punched both sides of the paper to create a little different look..

Challenge 23 Just Buggin Challenges Theme: Love Ya

2010-02-03T07:15:00.001-05:00

Cartridges Used: A Child's life

I made a recipe book for a Valentine's Day swap I am in..I love the Child's Year cart and used it for this project and to give it the Valentine's Day theme..I used reds, pinks, hearts etc!!

Don't forget to play along at http://justbugginchallenges.blogspot.com/

New Challenges every Wednesday!!

Blog Award From Crystal

2010-01-31T10:10:00.005-05:00

First I want to thank Crystal for sending me this award!! It is soooo sweet of you!! I am really glad we are friends!! I love going on your blog and seeing all your creations!! They are great!

Here's the rules for this one. Accept the award from the Sweet Friend (s) that sent it to you, thank her in your post and pass it on to bloggers whose creativity knock your socks off. Then reveal 10 things about yourself.So the three other bloggers that I want to send this to are:

1. Pam

2. Shazza

3. Sharon

Okay then 10 things about me:

1. I have been blessed with 2 wonderful children who are my world!

2. I have a wonderful husband who supports every decision I make and is a serious enabler of my craft addition!

3. I have a degree that I earned after my son was born!

4. I am currently taking some online classes

5. I start scrapping back in 1993..before I knew what scrapping was..LOL..

6. I exercise every weekday..whether I want to or not (guilt takes over LOL)

7. I try to stay positive or try to find something positive in every situation

8. I can't stand negativity or laziness..(my 2 huge pet peeves)

9. I hope to get caught up soon on my scrapbooks..I have yrs of vacations to do still :)

10. I have amazing friends and am thankful for every one of them!

Happy 9th Birthday Tara Layout!

2010-01-27T13:12:00.006-05:00

I just did this LO this morning..I was looking at some of my favorite blogs ( http://www.practicalscrappers.com/ ) and the new challenge is to use at least one patterned paper....I ended up using 2 different patterns for this LO..

What do you think?

JB challenge #22 All about food

2010-01-27T09:19:00.004-05:00

Challenge 22 - All about Food

Make a food themed project. It can be a treat container, food themed layout, etc. Whatever you can think of. Make sure you use your cricut at least once as always!!
Don't forget to join us at http://justbugginchallenges.blogspot.com/
every week for a new challenge!! The challenges are posted every Wednesday....and then there is new inspiration posted daily! Check often for great ideas!

So for this challenge...I decided to alter a candybar..well the wrapper...LOL..I used some DCWV cardstock and wrapped it around the yummy candybar...this is also for a swap I am in..I hope she likes it! I used my cricut for the hearts and the wording..I used my MS punch and some ribbon..and of course..Stickles! LOL!