So excited!

Hi everyone! Today I wanted to share some pretty exciting news with you. I was picked to be on the DT over at Sketches: Creatively Yours Challenge Blog! They have a lot of great sketches, not only for cardmarkers but for scrapbookers as well! If you love sketches as much as I do, you should really head over there and check them out. I'm really looking forward to working with all the talented ladies over there. I hope you have a great crafty day!

You ready to hop?

Hi everyone! Just wanted to let you all know about a fun hop coming up.



Get ready for a lot of fun inspiration for St. Patty's Day from the Joy's life designers and the amazing Joy's Life Stamps :)

I hope you will join us. Have a great crafty day!

Furever Friends

Happy Friday! I hope you all have a fantastic weekend coming up. Today I would like to share with you a card that I made for a couple different challenges.

Die Cuttin Diva's--Favorite Pet

Paper Playtime--Pets and add a sentiment

Here is the card that I created for the challenge:



My favorite animal is a dog. We have a 100+ pound yellow lab and we are so lucky to have him in our life. He is a part of our family and he pretty much has us all wrapped around his paw hehe. He is spoiled rotten! For my card, I cut out my dog with the Doodlecharms cricut cartridge at 2". Thanks so much for taking the time to stop by and take a look at my latest creation. I really appreciate it. I hope you have a great crafty day!

*Also for the Feb. Card challenge at Scrapbook.com, sketch category




Supplies:
Cricut Cartridge: Doodlecharms
Card Stock: Brown and Cream (Recollections), White (Georgia Pacific)
Patterned Paper: Tail Waggers & Cat Naps (Bella Blvd.)
Stamp: Lots of Pun (Joy's Life)
Ink: Chocolate Chip (SU!) & Tea Dye (Tim Holtz)
Punches: Word Window (SU!), Scallop Sentiment (Fiskars), Corner Chomper (We R Memory Keepers)
Misc.: Glossy Accents, Action Wobble, White Sakura Gelly Roll Pen

Birthday Card

Hi everyone! Happy Thursday! Any exciting plans coming up for the weekend? I plan on crafting as much as I can this weekend. I have a lot of projects to catch up on. :) Today I woud like to share with you a card that I made for the following challenges:

Birthday Sundaes: Stair Step/Center Step/Side Step Birthday Cards

Cooking With Cricut: Birthday Cake, Cupcakes and/or Balloons

Here is the card that i created for the challenges:



I made this card for a friend who has a birthday coming up soon. I hope she likes it. I cut my cupcake out of the Sweet Treats cricut cartridge at 2". You can't really tell to well from the picture but the white parts of the card are embossed with the Happy Birthday Cuttlebug folder and the "icing" on the cupcake is Pearl Beads in a Bottle. Thanks so much for stopping by and taking a look at my latest creation. I really appreciate it! I hope you have a great crafty day!



Supplies:
Cricut Cartridge: Sweet Treats
Card Stock: Melon Mambo & Pink Pirouette (SU!), White (Georgia Pacific)
Stamp: Yummy Puns (Joy's Life)
Ink: Melon Mambo (SU!)
Cuttlebug: Happy Birthday Embossing Folder
Dies: Labels Four (Spellbinders)
Misc.: White Pearl Beads in a Bottle, White Offray Ribbon, Recollection Pearls

Hello

Hello! Happy Tuesday! I hope you all had a great weekend and got a lot of crafting done. :) Today I would like to share with you a card that I did for the challenge going on over at CPS-Card Sketches. This week's sketch is fantastic and I couldn't wait to sit down and play along. Here is the sketch:




Great sketch huh? Here is the card that I created from the sketch:



Thanks so much for stopping by my blog today and taking a look at my latest creation. I really appreciate it! I hope you have a great crafty day!


Supplies:
Card Stock: Cream (Recollections), Daffodil Delight (SU!)
Patterned Paper: The Whimsy Matstack (DCWV)
Stamp: Card Crafting Hello (TPC Studios)
Ink: Chocolate Chip (SU!)
Punches/Dies: Beaded Circles (Spellbinders), Monarch Butterfly (Martha Stewart Crafts), Corner Chomper (We R Memory Keepers)

CPS-Card Sketches Celebration Day 15

Oh my goodness, I did it! I completed all 15 sketches in the CPS-Card Sketches Celebration. I was worried about not finishing since life seemed to keep getting in the way. I am so happy that I played along, it was a lot of fun and the sketches were amazing, as always. Now I have a few more cards in my card box to have on hand when the occasion arises. Ok, enough of my babbling, here is the sketch for day 15:

(CPS Anniversary Celebration Day 15 Sketch #231):


and the card that I created:



Thanks so much for stopping by my blog today and taking a look at my latest creation. I really appreciate it. I hope you have a great crafty day!



Supplies:
Cricut Cartridge: Doodlecharms
Card Stock: Kraft & Pink (Recollections), Green (Colorbok), White (Georgia Pacific)
Patterned Paper: Colorbok
Stamp: Yummy Pun (Joy's Life)
Ink: Melon Mambo (SU!)
Misc.: Pearls (Recollections), Diamond Stickles, Scallop Sentiment Border Punch (Fiskars), Ticket Corner Punch (SU!)

CPS-Card Sketches Celebration Day 14

Happy Wednesday! Today I would like to share with you a card that I made for the celebration going on over at CPS-Card Sketches. They are having a celebration in honor of their 5th anniversary and are showcasing a different sketch everyday for the next 15 days. Here is the sketch for Day 14:

(CPS Anniversary Celebration Day 14 Sketch #45):


and the card that I created for the challenge:



I decided to make a birthday card. You can never have enough of those right? ;)I used the Sweet Treats Cricut Cartridge for my cupcake and cut it out at 1.75". Thanks so much for stopping by my blog today and taking a look at my latest creation! I really appreciate it. I hope you have a fabulous crafty day!



Supplies:
Cricut cartridge: Sweet Treats
Stamp: Everyday Occasions (Joy's Life)
Card Stock: Kraft, Blue and Pink (Recollections), White (Georgia Pacific), Daffodil Delight (SU!)
Patterned Paper: Doodlebug Designs
Ink: Melon Mambo (SU!)
Misc.: Large Scallop Circles (Spellbinders), Circle Punch (Recollections), White Sakura Gel Pen

Trendy Twine Tuesday :)

Hello to all my crafty friends and Happy Valentine's Day! Today is also Trendy Twine Tuesday! Yay! Another Tuesday filled with inspiration using the yummiest twine around, Trendy Twine. Today I will be sharing a project with you that I made with the new yummy Chocolate Cupcake twine from Trendy Twine!



If you are a Kraft card stock lover like I am, this new Chocolate Cupcake twine is a must have! This cute little crayon box can be found on the Tags, Bags, Boxes and More cricut cartridge. I cut my box out of Kraft card stock at 6.25". I stamped some hearts with some Chocolate Chip ink and then wrapped that gorgeous twine all around my box. I love how well that pink and brown twine goes with the Kraft card stock. Inside the box are 2 fun size M&M's packets. They fit perfectly. What a cute little Valentine gift this is and I think the twine really helped with the cuteness factor. :)

Thank so much for stopping by my blog today and taking a look at my latest creation! I really appreciate it! Don't forget to stop by the Trendy Twine blog to see what Kimberly came up with for this week as well. I hope you have a great crafty day!



Supplies:
Cricut cartridge: Tags, Bags, Boxes and More
Twine: Chocolate Cupcake (Trendy Twine)
Card Stock: Kraft (Recollections), White (Georgia Pacific), Pink Pirouette (SU!)
Stamps: Owl (SU!), Hearts (Verve), Sentiment (Computer generated)
Ink: Chocolate Chip (SU!)Dies: Labels Four (Spellbinders)

CPS-Card Sketches Celebration Day 13

Ok, Ok....last one from me today, I promise ;) I'm back yet again to share another card with you for the celebration going on over at CPS-Card Sketches. They are having a celebration in honor of their 5th anniversary and are showcasing a different sketch everyday for the next 15 days. Here is the sketch for Day 13:

(CPS Anniversary Celebration Day 13 Sketch #121):


and the card that I created:



I love the kraft and red color combo so I decided to do a Valentine's card with those colors in mind. Thanks so much for stopping by my blog today and taking a look at my latest creation! I really appreciate it. I hope you have a fabulous crafty day!




Supplies:
Card Stock: Kraft (Recollections), White (Georgia Pacific), Real Red (SU!)
Cuttlebug: Paper Studio Embossing Folder
Stamp: KaiserCraft
Ink: Real Red (SU!)
Misc.: Large Classic Scallop Circles (Spellbinders), White Sakura Gelly Roll Pen, Foam Adhesive, Large Heart Punch (SU!)

CPS-Card Sketches Celebration Day 12

I'm back to share another card with you for the celebration going on over at CPS-Card Sketches. They are having a celebration in honor of their 5th anniversary and are showcasing a different sketch everyday for the next 15 days. Here is the sketch for Day 12:

(CPS Anniversary Celebration Day 12 Sketch #118):


and the card I created from the sketch:



I decided to make a Easter card. When I looked at the sketch, the first thing that came to mind was a doily for the half circle and then I thought of Easter, so I went with it. :) I cut my Easter basket out of the Celebrate With Flourish Cricut Cartridge at 3". Thanks so much for stopping by my blog today and taking a look at my latest creation! I really appreciate it. I hope you have a fabulous crafty day!

Stacey

Supplies:
Cricut Cartridge: Celebrate With Flourish
Card Stock: Wisteria Wonder, Pink Pirouette & Pear Pizzazz (SU!), White (Georgia Pacific)
Cuttlebug: Polka Dots Embossing Folder
Misc.: Doily, Dazzling Diamonds (SU!), Ribbon (Offray)

CPS-Card Sketches Celebration Day 11

Happy Sunday! Today I would like to share with you a card that I made for the celebration going on over at CPS-Card Sketches. They are having a celebration in honor of their 5th anniversary and are showcasing a different sketch everyday for the next 15 days. Here is the sketch for Day 11:

(CPS Anniversary Celebration Day 11 Sketch #170):


and the card that I created:



I wanted to keep it pretty simple and I was able to use up some of those stickers that I bought that I had to have and just never used. Ya know what I mean ;) Overall I am pretty pleased with how my card turned out and will be using it for an all occasion card, that's why there is no sentiment. Thanks so much for stopping by my blog today and taking a look at my latest creation! I really appreciate it. I hope you have a fabulous crafty day!

Stacey

Supplies:
Card Stock: Pear Pizzazz and Pink Pirouette (SU!), White (Georgia Pacific)
Misc: Woolies Felt Stickers (Basic Grey), Just The Edge Cardstock Strips (Bazzill), Ribbon (Sweet Petites), White Signo Gel Pen

CPS-Card Sketches Celebration Day 10

Happy Wednesday! Today I would like to share with you a card that I made for the celebration going on over at CPS-Card Sketches. They are having a celebration in honor of their 5th anniversary and are showcasing a different sketch everyday for the next 15 days. Here is the sketch for Day 10:

(CPS Anniversary Celebration Day 10 Sketch #26):


and the card that I created:



Thanks so much for stopping by my blog today and taking a look at my latest creation! I really appreciate it. I hope you have a fabulous crafty day!

Love Banner with Trendy Twine

Happy Tuesday! It is going to be another fabulous month featuring awesome Twine from Trendy Twine :)

This month we are showcasing the yummy Strawberry Cupcake twine. This twine is absolutely beautiful and goes so well with all those pink projects that you may be making for Valentines Day, not to mention any other time of the year. Who doesn't love pink right? I decided to make a Valentine's Day banner to hang in my house for the month of February. Here is what I created:



and a couple of close-ups:





I used Birthday Bash Cricut Cartridge for my banner pieces and cut them each out at 6". I then cut out the frames from the Sophisticated Cricut Cartridge at 4.25". My letters are from the Storybook Cartridge and cut out at 2.5" each. Those cute little cupids are from the Sweethearts Cartridge and cut out at 2.25". After I had each piece put together, I ran some tulle through the top openings to connect them. I then threaded some of that yummy Strawberry Cupcake Trendy Twine through some little heart buttons across the top. The doilies are just regular doilies that you can find in the cake section of your craft store.

Don't forget to stop by the Trendy Twine Blog to see more inspiring projects from the Design Team!

You can also stop by the Trendy Twine Store to pick up some of that yummy Strawberry Cupcake for all your crafty projects.

Thanks so much for stopping by my blog today and taking a look at my latest creation! I really appreciate it! I hope you have a great crafty day!


Supplies:
Cricut Cartridges: Birthday Bash, Sophisticated, Storybook, Sweethearts
Card Stock: Recollections
Twine: Strawberry Cupcake (Trendy Twine)
Misc.: Diamond Stickles, Tulle, Doilies, Foam Adhesive, Heart Buttons (Sizzlets), Pearls (Recollections)

CPS-Card Sketches Celebration Day 9

Happy Monday! Today I would like to share with you a card that I made for the celebration going on over at CPS-Card Sketches. They are having a celebration in honor of their 5th anniversary and are showcasing a different sketch everyday for the next 15 days. Here is the sketch for Day 9:

(CPS Anniversary Celebration Day 9 Sketch #5):


and here is the card that I created:



I made this card to send to my daughter who is away at college. I cut my chick from the Create A Critter cricut cartridge at 2.75". That adorable little sentiment came from the Lots Of Pun stamp set from Joy's Life Stamps. Thanks so much for stopping by my blog today and taking a look at my latest creation! I really appreciate it. I hope you have a fabulous crafty day!


Supplies:
Card Stock: Daffodil Delight (SU!) & White (Georgia Pacific)
Cricut Cartridge: Create A Critter
Stamp: Lots Of Pun (Joy's Life Stamps)
Ink: Black StazOn
Ribbon: Offray

CPS-Card Sketches Celebration Day 8

Happy Monday! I hope you all are having a great day so far. Today I would like to share with you a card that I made for the celebration going on over at CPS-Card Sketches. They are having a celebration in honor of their 5th anniversary and are showcasing a different sketch everyday for the next 15 days. Here is the sketch for Day 8:

(CPS Anniversary Celebration Day 8 Sketch #102):


and the card I created from the sketch:



Thanks so much for stopping by my blog today and taking a look at my latest creation! I really appreciate it. I hope you have a fabulous crafty day!


Supplies:
Card Stock: White (Georgia Pacific)
Cuttlebug: Love Language Embossing Folder
Stamps: Filled With Love & Well Scripted (SU!)
Ink: Real Red (SU!)

Joy's Life Give-A-Way!

Happy Monday all my crafty friends! I just wanted to share with you an awesome give-a-way going on now over at the Joy's Life DT Blog. Joy is giving away a Spool & Store Ribbon Storage and Dispenser in honor of the DT blog reaching 100 followers.

Head over to the Joy's Life DT Blog by clicking HERE to read all the details on how you could win this awesome prize! I hope you all have a great crafty day!

CPS-Card Sketches Celebration Day 7

Happy Sunday! Yep, It's me again :) I have been playing in my craft room today trying to get caught up on the challenges going on at CPS-Card Sketches. They are having a celebration in honor of their 5th anniversary and are showcasing a different sketch everyday for the next 15 days. I am loving this challenge! Here is the sketch for Day 7:

(CPS Anniversary Celebration Day 7 Sketch #242):


and here is the card I did based on the above sketch:



I used some beads in a bottle puff paint for my whipped cream to give some dimension to my ice cream cones. Thanks so much for stopping by and taking a look at my latest creation! I really appreciate it! I hope you have a great crafty day!


Supplies:
Card Stock: Melon Mambo (SU!), White (Georgia Pacific), Kraft (Recollections)
Stamps: Sentiment-Yummy Puns (Joy's Life) & Ice Cream Cones (Dollar Spot at Michaels)
Ink: Chocolate Chip & Melon Mambo (SU!)
Misc.: Beads In A Bottle, Colored Pencils, Offray Ribbon, Martha Stewart Border Punch, Foam Adhesive

CPS-Card Sketches Celebration Day 6

Happy Sunday!:) I hope you all are having a great weekend so far. Anyone watching the superbowl? I will be but mainly for the commercials ;). Today I would like to share with you a card that I made for the celebration going on over at CPS-Card Sketches. They are having a celebration in honor of their 5th anniversary and are showcasing a different sketch everyday for the next 15 days. I am loving this challenge! Here is the sketch for Day 6:

(CPS Anniversary Celebration Day 6 Sketch #37):


and my take on the sketch:



Another card added to my supply for my hubby :) Thanks so much for stopping by and taking a look at my latest creation today! I really appreciate it! I hope you have a great crafty day!


Supplies:
Card Stock: Kraft (Recollections), White (Georgia Pacific), Blue (Bazzill)
Patterned Paper: Dollar spot at Target
Stamp: Ippity by Unity
Misc.: Apron Lace Border Punch (Fiskars), White Offray Ribbon, Glossy Accents

CPS-Card Sketches Celebration Day 5

Happy Saturday! Yep, it's me again! :) Two post in one day! WOW! I hope you all are having a great weekend so far. Today I would like to share with you a card that I made for the celebration going on over at CPS-Card Sketches. They are having a celebration in honor of their 5th anniversary and are showcasing a different sketch everyday for the next 15 days. I am loving this challenge! I am getting some cards made for my card supply. I had a busy couple of days so I have been very busy in my craft room today trying to get caught up. Here is the sketch for Day 5:

(CPS Anniversary Celebration Day 5 Sketch #38):


and here is the card that I created for the challenge:



This will be a card added to my supply for my hubby. I love hiding cards in various spots for him to find just out of the blue. Thanks so much for stopping by my blog today and taking a look at my latest creation! I really appreciate it. I hope you have a great crafty day!


Supplies:
Card Stock: White and Pink (Recollections), Blue (Bazzill)
Patterned Paper: Recollections
Misc.: White Offray Ribbon, Foam Adhesive, Studio G Glitter Glue, Corner Chomper

CPS-Card Sketches Celebration Day 4

Happy Saturday! I hope you all are having a great weekend so far. Today I would like to share with you a card that I made for the celebration going on over at CPS-Card Sketches. They are having a celebration in honor of their 5th anniversary and are showcasing a different sketch everyday for the next 15 days. Here is the sketch for Day 4:

(CPS Anniversary Celebration Day 4 Sketch #220):


and here is the card that I created for the challenge:



How cute is that little stamp! I decided to make a card for my bestie, although she isn't going to be too surprised when she gets it in the mail now haha! Thanks so much for stopping by my blog today and taking a look at my latest creation! I really appreciate it. I hope you have a fabulous crafty day!


Supplies:
Card Stock: Recollections
Stamp: The Greeting Farm
Twine: Grape Fizz (Trendy Twine)
Misc.: Martha Steart Crafts Border Punch, Studio G Bling, White Signo Gel Pen, Corner Chomper