Happy Halloween!

Happy Halloween!  Hope all the ghouls and goblins have fun today collecting their goodies!  CANDY CANDY CANDY!    :)
Frankie wanted to be featured on the cover of a card today...  isn't he SO cute!  lol!

Supplies:
Cricut Cartridge- Mini Monsters;
Cardstock- DCWV; Recollections;
Punch- Martha Stewart;
Stamp- Recollections;
Embossing powder- Stampendous;

Happy Jack

On a roll with the Halloween theme.  Thought the pumpkin on the Mini Monsters cartridge was so cute I just had to use him on a card!  Love the teeth!  LOL!
I am also entering this card into the 'copy cat friday challenge' over at Little Scrap Pieces.  Karen always has neat ideas!  Check it out!  :)

Supplies:
Cricut Cartridge- Mini Monsters
Cardstock- Recollections; scrap stash;
Stamp- Recollections;
Punch- Martha Stewart;
Embossing powder- Stampendous;
Embellishments- Stickles;

Long time no post....

Hello my crafty friends!  Its been a long time since my last post....  now trying to to get back into the swing of things.  :)  With Halloween just around the corner a spooky card or two would be in order.  Bwa-ha-ha-ha!!
Just got in some action-wobbles and wanted to give it a try.  Although you can't really tell by the picture it is behind the spider and really cool.  :)

Supplies:
Cricut Cartridge- Paper Doll Dress Up;
Cardstock- Recollections; scrap stash;
Ink pad- Memento;
Embossing folder- Sizzix;
Stamp- Inkadinkado;
Ink pens- Gelly Roll; Zig Writer;
Glimmer mist- Tattered Angels;

Enjoy the day

It was warmer today...  YAY!   Boy do I wish we could keep this upper 70's (with low humidity) kind of weather all year around.  Did some grilling and hanging out on the patio enjoying it!  Love it!  :)

Supplies:
Cricut cartridge-  Block Party; Give a Hoot;
Cardstock- Recollections;
Ink pad- Stampin Up;
Embossing folder- Sizzix;
Embellishments- LuminArte';

Fall already?

It has been considerably cooler recently.  It feels like fall outside!  95 degrees one day and 73 another?  I am NOT ready for that yet!  But, with that in mind I made a card with a few autumn colors... 

Supplies:
Cardstock- Stampin Up; Recollections;
Cricut cartridge- Bloom;
Punches- EK Success; Fiskars; Martha Stewart;
Stamp-
Ink Pad- VersaMark;
Embossing folders- Sizzix;
Embellishments- Glossy Accents; Stickles;

Paper Players challenge

Lucky for me there was more free time today than usual!  Yay!  :)  Going through some of my favorite blogs and decided to play along with The Paper Players challenge #60 (sketch).  I LOVE one of the newest Stampin Up colors, Pool Party!  Have to order more...  I already ran out!  :)

Supplies:
Cardstock- Stampin Up;
Ink pads- Stampin Up;
Stamps- Stampin Up; Hero Arts; Papertrey Ink;
Embossing Powder- Stampendous;

Thinking of fall

One of the trees in the backyard was having trouble blooming this spring, and now it has lost most of its leaves...  those colors got me thinking of fall...  though I am not yet ready for it!  :)

Supplies:
Cardstock- Stampin Up;
Stamps- Stampin Up; Stamps by Judith;
Ink pads- Stampin Up;
Ink pens- Copic;
Embossing folder- Sizzix;
Embellishments- Glossy Accents;

Blog candy won & challenge

I was SO excited when I found out I won some blog candy at Cely's Hawaii Paper Party!  She is part of the design team over at Lia Stampz and participated in their first blog hop!   Lots of great digis for sale!  There is also a challenge (#1- add a charm) at Lia Stampz which I am submitting the card below... 
The digi is really cute!  Great timing too....  it always seems there is another birthday around the corner!

Supplies:
Cardstock- Recollections; scrap stash;
Digi- Lia Stampz;
Stamp- Stampin Up;
Markers- Stampin Up; Copic;
Embossing folder- Cuttlebug;
Ribbon- Celebrate It;

Hello

Was thinking of some of the people I haven't heard from in a while and thought I should make a card that I can mail to them...  with a little hint of 'call me'.  :)
 

Supplies:
Cardstock- Recollections;
Cricut cartridge- Paisley;
Stamps- Stampin Up;
Ink pad- Stampin Up;
Ribbon- American Crafts;
Embellishments- Stickles;

Happy Bird-day!

One of my friends has a birthday coming up so I had to think of something cute to send off....  and who can resist an adorable little bird?  I love the '3 Birds on Parade' Cricut cartridge!  You can always find a bird that will fit the occasion!  :)

Supplies:
Cricut cartridges- 3 Birds on Parade; Celebrations;
Cardstock- DCWV; Bazzill;
Embossing folder- Sizzix;
Embellishments- Stickles;

Time flies

Time sure flies by...  Yikes!  Got to try to find more time for crafting.  Thankfully, today offered some down time.  :) 
Have a birthday coming up and little boys love robots, right?  I think he turned out to be really cute!

Supplies:

Cricut cartridge- Boys Will Be Boys;

Cardstock- Recollections; scrap stash;

Punch- Stampin' Up;

Stamp- Stampin Up;

Embossing folder- Cuttlebug;

Marker-

Ink pad- Stampin Up;



Thinking of You

Having to mow the lawn the other day made me think of how tiring it is....  especially on a hot and humid day.  With this in mind, I usually don't mow...  my husband does.  All the time.  So I decided to make a card to let him know that I was thinking about him and how much I appreciate him.  He's my 'super-sweetie'  :)
Coincidentally, the theme for challenge #19 at My Craft Spot this week is "you make me smile" where you are to make a project that lets someone know you are thinking of them. 

Supplies:
Cricut cartridges- Paper Doll Dress Up; Chore Chart; Handy Man; Give a Hoot;
Cardstock- DCWV; Bazzill; scrap stash;
Stamp- Hero Arts;
Punch- Fiskars;
Marker- Stampin Up;
Ink pads- Stampin Up; Colorbox;
Pen- Gelly Roll;
Embossing folder- Sizzix;
Embellishments- Stickles; Recollections;

Melon Time

Had some free time today, so I thought I would play along with the other crafty people over at Fantabulous Cricut.  The theme for challenge #70 is "melon time" in which you create a project with a melon (or other sort of fruit).  :)  I went with clean and simple...

Supplies:
Cricut cartridge- Doodlecharms;
Cardstock- Recollections; DCWV; scrap stash;
Punch- Fiskars;
Embellishments- Stickles;

So 'Corny'

Here in the Midwest the corn is a mile high, sweet and tasty...  you'll be smiling from 'ear to ear'.  LOL!  Though it would a great theme for a card.  :)

Supplies:
Cricut Cartridges- Boys will be Boys; Just Because Cards;
Cardstock- Recollections;
Stamps- Hero Arts; Stampin Up;
Ink- Stampin Up; Colorbox;
Punch- Fiskars;
Embossing folders- Sizzix; Cuttlebug;

How Sweet!

Just got back in town today and now I can give a BIG shout out to my crafty friend Cely at Hawaii Paper Party who has send these awards!  Thank you!  You're so sweet!

Let's see.....  5 Cricut related things about myself......
1.  I got my Cricut Expression a little over 2 years ago
2.  I use my Gypsy ALL the time
3.  There is no such thing as too many Cricut cartridges
4.  Got my Imagine this spring, and LOVE it!
5.  Still have the E2 on my wish list...  and  the Cricut Mini!

Now to pass along these awards...
Tammy @ http://www.tammyskinner.com/
Jo @ http://idratherbemakingcards.blogspot.com/
Katie @ http://www.craftingwithkatie.com/
Lisa @  http://indymermaid.blogspot.com/
Amy @ http://yorkieluver2.blogspot.com/
Nita @ http://niftynitanotes.blogspot.com/
Renee @ http://icameisawicreated.blogspot.com/
Court @ http://courtscraftcorner.blogspot.com/
Jessica @ http://cricutafterdark.blogspot.com/
Lisa @ http://kaye2222.blogspot.com/

Happy Birthday!

Happy birthday Dad!  Hope your day was great!
I realize this post is a few days after the fact, but I wanted to make sure he got it in the mail first...  LOL! 

Supplies:
Cricut Cartridge- Nifty Fifties;
Cardstock- Recollections; Colorbok; randoms from my scrap stash;
Stamp-n Stampin Up;
Markers- Stampin Up;
Pen- Gelly Roll;
Ink pad- StazOn;
Embellishments- Stickles;

My Pink Stamper Challenge

Hello my crafty friends!  Thought I would attempt to take a stab at 'trying out' for the DT (design team) over at My Pink Stamper.  To do so, you need to 1) have a blog you post regularly on for a min of 3 months 2) create an original project for this challenge, 3) post a picture and the recipe, 4) cannot have conflicting interests, 5) create a card, project, etc. with your favorite Cricut cartridge using the following colors: orange, turquoise, green, brown, and optional color of your choice.  Well, I have many "favorite" cartridges, and Create a Critter is one of them and the little fishy in the bowl (pg 43) would be perfect for this challenge!

Recipe:
Cricut cartridge- Create a Critter;
     Fishbowl (5.93" x 5") times 2- using Gypsy weld together!
     Water (5.21" x 5") - embossed 'D'vine Swirls'
     Sand (4.79" x 5") - embossed 'Tiny Mosaic' & inked up using Color Box
     Seaweed (1.67" x 5") - inked up using Color Box
     Fish (2.38" x 1.5") - embossed using 'Swiss Dots'
Paper- Stampin Up; Recollections;
Stamp- MPS 'Even More Punny-licious';
Ink- Stampin Up;
Pen- Gelly Roll;

So exciting!

This past week has been SO busy!  Didn't even have time for checking blogs, crafting, etc....  till today.  I was so surprised and excited to see that the card I submitted (for challenge #67 at Fantabulous Cricut) got picked as one of the "Top 5"!!!  Thank you ladies for considering my card for this honor!  :)

Free Time!

Had some extra time to do some card making today and thought I would play along with Scrapalicious USA and their challenge #10.  This week you need to use turquoise in your project.... 

Supplies:
Cardstock- Recollections;
Cricut cartridge- Life's a Beach;
Embossing folder- Cuttlebug;
Ink pad- Chalkbox;
Pen- Gelly Roll;
Embellishments- Tattered Angels glimmer mist;

Cricut 360 challenge #1

Hello my crafty friends!  Thought I would join in the fun over at  Cricut 360 for their 1st challenge!  Here is the invitation I created, though a little early for this time of year.....

Supplies:
Cricut cartridges- George & Basic Shapes; Doodlecharms; Beyond Birthdays;
Cardstock- DCWV; Recollections;
Embellishments- from my random stash;

Happy 4th!

Hope everyone is enjoying this wonderful day!  Did some grillin' and chillin'....  and crafting!  :)
There are two challenges with themes that are perfect for this time of year...  This week over at Fantabulous Cricut the theme is "pool time" where you need to create a water-themed project (challenge #67) and at My Craft Spot the challenge (#15)  is to create anything that reminds you of summer!!!!  How fun! 
When I think of summer, swimming definitely comes to mind...  especially when it is SO hot out!!
Have a 'fin-tastic' day!  :)

Supplies:
Cardstock- Bazzil: DCWV; Recollections;
Cricut Cartridge- Life's a Beach;
Marker- Zig Writer;

Challenges

Came across two challenges that went along with my "festive 4th" theme, so I figured it would be a good opportunity to give it a whirl.  One of the challenges is from My Craft Spot #14 "Seeing Stars" and the other is #66 over at Fantabulous Cricut where red white and blue are the colors to use.
Hope everyone is having a super weekend!  :)

Supplies:
Cardstock- Recollections; Colorbok;
Cricut Cartridge- Stand and Salute;
Marker- Stampin Up;
Embossing Folder- Sizzix;
Embellishments- Stickles;

Happy Weekend

Well, it is a nice 3 day weekend though a little hot and humid...  but that's ok!  It gives me an excuse to hang out in my little corner of the basement and try to be crafty.  :)
Since it is the 4th of July weekend, I am using that as the theme... 

Supplies:
Cardstock- Colorbok; Recollections;
Stamps- Stampin Up; Inkadinkado;
Ink pads- VersaMark; StazOn; Stampin Up;
Markers- Stampin Up;
Flowers- Prima;
Embossing powder- Stampendous;
Embossing folder- Sizzix;
Brad- Paper Studio;

Dog days of summer

The forecast is predicting the next few days to be warm and sunny...   that is my kind of weather!  :)  So, I figured to make a card with that as the theme.

Supplies:
Cardstock- Recollections;
Cricut Cartridges- Doodlecharms; MS All Occasions Cake Art; ?;
Pen- Inkssentials;

Crib notes

So many of my friends are having babies!  Must be something in the water...  good thing I drink bottled water!  lol!  Time to make another baby card...  something simple and cute!

Supplies:
Cardstock- Recollections;
Stamp- Stampin Up;
Ink- Memento;
Embossing folder- Cuttlebug;
Flowers- Prima;
Ribbon- American Crafts;
Brad- Paper Studio;

SO Kind!

Checking out one of my favorite blogs today, and OMGoodness!  Blog awards?  For me?  A BIG thank you goes out to Cely from Hawaii Paper Party who so kindly has given me my first few blog awards!  :)  If you haven't already, please check out her blog...  so many super cute and innovative ideas! 

And now for the "rules" of the award:  1) Send a thank you to the person who nominated you and include their link.  2) To accept this award, answer 7 random facts about yourself.  3) Pass the award on to at least 8 other awesome blog buddies.

Here are the rules for the BFB Award:  1)  Post about this award on my blog and link to the person that gave it to me2)   Pass along to those that visit and leave comments on your blog regularly

Here are the rules for the A Thing of Beauty Award:  1) I must share 5 things about myself (1 of the listed items must be something about crafting)  2)  Pass the award to 5 other blogs.

The rules for the Versatile Blogger award:  1) Thank the person who sent it to you   2) Tell 7 things about yourself  3) Send this to 5 fellow versatile blogger

Ok....  lets see....  seven random facts about myself.....

1.  I am the mommy of 3 fuzzy kids- Butterscotch, Clawdia, and Eeva

2.  I am allergic to cats.  LOL!

3.  I believe there is no such thing as having too much paper

4.  I have a very encouraging hubby who supports my crafting addiction

5.  I {heart} the Cricut machines (expression, imagine, cake, gypsy)

6.  I also believe there is no such thing as owning too many Cricut cartridges

7.  Some of my favorite stamps are retired ones from Stampin Up

Now for passing this award on to other crafty people who deserve this award  :)

Robyn @ My Pink Stamper

Barb @ BugBites

Kimberly @ My Craft Spot

Katie @ Crafting with Katie

Edna @ expressionbypinke

Linda @ Linda's Stampin Loft

Jennifer @ Our Change of Art

THANK YOU again to Cely, the crafty girl who generously sent these blog awards my way!  :)

 

Dad's Day

Things are still crazy busy!  Not too much time to crafting right now, but Dad's day is coming up so I figured I should get a card out...  Simple and fitting for the occasion  :)

Supplies:
Cardstock- Stampin Up;
Stamps- Stampin Up;
Ink- Stampin Up;
Punch- EK Success;
Embossing Folder- Sizzix;

Wow....

Long time, no post...  things have been SO crazy busy lately.  Crafting withdrawal!  EEK!  Thankfully I finally had some free time today  :)

Just wanted to give a 'happy birthday' shout out to one of my long time friends, Julie!  :)

Supplies:
Cricut Cartridge- Lori's Garden;
Cardstock- Stampin Up; Colorbok;
Punch- Stampin Up;
Pen- Gelly Roll;
Embellishments- Stickles;
  

Thank you!

Wanted to send out a big shout out to the Scrapalicious USA design team for picking my 'graduation theme' card as part of the "Top 3" from their challenge (#3) last week.  It is the first 'top' anything I have been awarded and  there are so many creative crafters out there...  Thank you for this honor!  :)

Sketch Challenge

Hello my crafty friends!  Trying another Challenge today.....  it is the sketch challenge (#48) over at The Paper Players.   Instead of putting the circle with the image on the cover, I decided to cut it out, and 'frame' the inside of the card...  I used 'happy anniversary' as the sentiment but that can easily be changed so this card can be used for many occasions! 

Supplies:
Cardstock- Recollections; DCWV;
Cricut Cartridge- Sweethearts;
Stamp- Stampin Up;
Pen- Inkssentials;
Punch- Stampin Up; EK Success;
Embellishments- Prima flowers; Stickles; Paper Studio brads;

Graduation time!

It is that time of year!  One of my relatives is graduating in a couple of weeks and I needed to come up with card for the occasion. 
I am entering this card into two different challenges.  One being challenge #3 at Scrapalicious USA where the theme is 'graduation'; and the other challenge is #61 at Fantabulous Cricut where you need to use the color blue and have at least one cloud....  and this is what I ended up with!  :)

Supplies:
Cardstock- Recollections; DCWV;
Cricut Cartridges- 3 Birds on Parade; Doodlecharms; Simply Charmed; MS All Occasions Cake Art;
Stamps- Stampin Up; Hero Arts;
Ink- Stampin Up; ColorBox;
Embossing folders- Sizzix; Cuttlebug;
Pen- Gelly Roll;

Another challenge

I must be in a 'challenge' mood...  this one is for SPCC challenge #100.  This color combination is Pacific Point, Pink Pirouette, and Rich Razzleberry.  Had not really combined the colors together before, but I love it!  :) 

Supplies:
Cardstock- Stampin Up;
Ink- Stampin Up;
Markers- Stampin Up;
Stamps- Hero Arts;
Punch- Fiskars;
Embellishments- Stickles;

Baby Card - Congrats!

Thought I would do another challenge....  this one is from My Craft Spot challenge #8 which is to make a card or project to say "congratulations" to someone special!
A friend of mine recently had a baby, and I think this card will be perfect!  :)

Supplies:
Cardstock-Stampin Up; Recollections; Making Memories;
Cricut Cartridge- Simply Charmed;
Stamp- Stampin Up; Peachy Keen;
Ink- Stampin Up; Memento;
Ribbon- American Crafts;
Embellishments- Stickles;

Kitty!

I just got one of the newer stamp sets from Stampin' Up called 'Touch of Kindness' and I just love the kitty stamp.  So cute!  Then I remembered the color challenge hosted by The Parer Players that combines Cherry Cobbler, Not Quite Navy, and Early Espresso and thought that would be a great color combination to use with the kitty stamp.

Supplies:
Cardstock- Stampin Up;
Ink/markers- Stampin Up;  Gelly Roll;
Stamp- Stampin Up;
Punch- Stampin Up; EK Success;

And sew on....

Sticking with the sewing theme this weekend...  I think I will need to break out the sewing machine if this keeps up!  I do have a few quilts that are in need of being completed...  that must be where this card idea came from.  :)

Supplies:
Cardstock- Stampin Up; Recollections;
Stamps- Stampin Up;
Punch- EK Success;
Markers- Stampin Up;
Ribbon- Stampin Up;
Pen- Gelly Roll;
Embossing folder- Sizzix;