Did you see...

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"

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!!!

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!!

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!

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

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

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....

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!!

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???

To My Girl!! Happy Birthday!

My letters for a Banner Swap on the Cricut Board

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...

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!

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

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

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