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Saturday, March 30, 2013

Be*You*Tiful!

Hi there!
I hope your weekend is off to a fabulous start!
Today I have a card to show you that I made using those fabulous CTMH products
for Dr. Phil Scraps!


For my card, I used some of those fabulous papers from the Chantilly Paper Packet (X7163B) and also some of that gorgeous Black & Grey Glitter Paper (Z1829).
I love the sparkle of that glitter paper!

The little flower came from the Happy Thoughts (C1536) set as well as that super cute banner sentiment!
After I stamped my flower, I ran it through my cuttlebug using a die from spellbinders for my scallop rectangle and layered it on top a glitter rectangle, also cut from the same die set. 
I stamped my flower a second time using a different color ink and hand cut just the top out so I could  layer it on top of the green flower. Then I added a little Pink Glitter Gem (Z1807).
For the sentiment banner, I simply stamped it and then cut it out and popped it up with some foam adhesive.

Here is a close up of those great stamps, as well as the glitter paper and gem:


Thanks so much for stopping by today!
Don't forget to head over to Dr. Phil Scraps and become a follower, 
there is always inspiration over there :) 
I hope you have a fabulous weekend and a 
great crafty day!
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*I created this project while on the Dr. Phil Scraps Design Team*

Supplies:
CTMH Products:

Other Products Used:
Ribbon (Offray)
Melon Mambo & Old Olive Ink (SU!)
Daisy Scallop Border Punch (EK Success)
Foam Adhesive
Big Scallop Rectangles Small (Spellbinders)

Thursday, March 28, 2013

Easter Purse


Hi Everyone!
Happy Thursday!

Today I get to share with you another project using that awesome 



I decided to make a fun little purse filled with some Easter!
I cut my purse out of the Artiste Cricut Cartridge at 4.5"
After I cut out my purse, I decorated the front with a little bunny and some little Easter Eggs.
The eggs were cut out of the Doodlecharms Cricut Cartridge at 4".
I decorated one of the eggs and the tag with some of that new fun CANDi called

When you open the purse, some treats are waiting inside:
A chocolate bunny and some Jelly Beans! Yum!!

Here is a close up of Craftwork Cards CANDi:

So cute!! I love the little white flowers against the pink! Wonderful for all your spring projects!

Here is the CANDi that I used:
There are so many great colors and patterns in the CANDi line!

For the UK store, click HERE

You can also find CANDi in the US at many online retailers including

Thanks so much for stopping by!
Don't forget to stop by the Craftwork Cards USA blog for daily inspiration!

I hope you have a fabulous crafty day!!
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*I created this project while on the Craftwork Cards CANDi USA DT*

Supplies:
Cricut Cartridge: Artiste & Doodlecharms
Card Stock: White (Georgia Pacific), Mint Green, Pink & Purple (?)
Stamp:Well Scripted (SU!)
Ink: Wisteria Wonder (SU!)
Misc.: Twine (Darice), Tulle (Celebrate It)

Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Use It Tuesday #52---All About Spring

Hi everyone!
Are you guys ready for spring??
The new challenge over at Use It Tuesday posted today and it is sure to get you in the Spring mood. 

Use It Tuesday is a challenge blog dedicated to get you to use all of those hoarded supplies :) 

Challenge #52 is all about Spring!
So let's see those spring related projects and don't forget to list your hoarded supplies that you used on your project.

Here is the card that I created for the challenge:

Springtime to me means pastel colors and hopping in my hubby's truck & going to the local nursery and picking out a bunch of beautiful flowers to plant in my yard. I love seeing all the different varieties! Sadly, I do not have a green thumb at all, so they typically don't last for too long in my yard with me taking care of them. I try ;)

Let me tell you about my hoarded supplies:
  • That truck is in a stamp set from SU! called Loads of Love. I got it 2 years ago and this is only the 2nd time it has ever been inked.
  • My sentiment came in a stamp set from My Creative Time called Small Talk. It has been in my stash for over 2 years and this is the first time inking it up.
  • My patterned paper is from Sizzix and is over 2 years old!
I hope you will head over to Use It Tuesday and join in on the challenge!
We would love to see what you create with your forgotten supplies!
While you are there, be sure to check out all the fabulous creations from my wonderful design team sisters :)

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!

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Supplies:
Card Stock:Blue (Recollections) & White (Georgia Pacific)
Patterned Paper: Sizzix
Stamps: Loads of Love (SU!) & Small Talk (My Creative Time)
Ink: Tuxedo Black (Memento)
Dies/Punches: Modern Label & Word Window (SU!), Big Scalloped Rectangles Small (Spellbinders)
Misc.: Pearl (Basic Grey), Foam Adhesive, Ribbon (Offray), Twine (Darice), Crayola Watercolor Pencils

Saturday, March 23, 2013

Home Sweet Home

Hi Everyone!
I hope your weekend is off to a great start!

Today I am here to show you another project using those awesome CTMH products for
Dr. Phil Scraps!

Have you guys seen the new 6x6 canvas display (Z1818)?
They are absolutely perfect to make a little home decor item for your home.

This is what I made:
(easel for photo purposes only and is not included)

I will be putting this in my entry way so it is seen as soon as we walk in the door.

It was really simple to make too!
All I did was cut out "Home Sweet Home"  from my Sophisticated Cricut Cartridge out at 4.75". To adhere it to the canvas, I simply brushed some tacky glue onto the back of my words using a foam brush and adhered. 

Then I decided each corner needed a little something so I decided to make some rolled roses using the Artiste Cricut Cartridge (Z1790)

You can find the roses on page 54 (Accent 2) in the handbook.
My roses were cut from Ruby Cardstock (X5927) at 2.5", 2" & 1.5".  After they were rolled, I sprayed them with a little glimmer spray to give them a little sparkle. After they were dry, I adhered them to the canvas with some tacky glue.

In the opposite corner, I decided to use a punch and punch out some butterflies and use the 
Sparkles Flourishes (Z1812) as their flight pattern. 

I am so happy with how this turned out and it makes an excellent decor item for my home!

Thanks so much for stopping by today and taking a look at my creation!
I really appreciate it!

Don't forget to check out Dr. Phil Scraps for more inspiration!

Have a great crafty day!
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*I created this project while on the Dr. Phil Scraps Design Team*

Supplies:
CTMH Products:

Other Products:
Cricut Cartridge: Sophisticated
Cuttlebug: Swiss Dots Embossing Folder
Punch: Monarch Butterfly (Martha Stewart Crafts)
Misc.: Bubblegum Glimmer Spray (Ditto), Tacky Glue

Monday, March 18, 2013

What's the Buzz??

Hi and happy Monday!
I hope you all had a glorious weekend and are ready to start off your week with 2 great challenges from
Pause Dream Enjoy
&
Paper Playtime!

Here are the details for each of the challenges:

Pause Dream & Enjoy Challenges:
Ch# 6 ANYTHING GOES
Begins: Monday, Mar 18
Ends: Sunday, Mar 31
Winner announced in the WINNERS Page Tab
Prize sponsored by Lucy of CTMH
(must have a USA address)


Paper Playtime:
Ch#6 Use a BEE
Begins: Mon, Mar 18
Ends: Sun, Mar 31
Prize sponsored by TSQ Royal Castle Shoppe
"Royal Pain" stamp set
(must have a USA address)


Winner announced in the WINNERS Page Tab


Here is the card that I created that incorporates both challenges:



I keep my card pretty simple and flat so that it is easier to mail.
My daughter loves all the images on the Create A Critter cartridge so I made this card with her in mind to send to her at college.
I cut my bee out of the Create A Critter Cricut Cartridge at 3.25" and popped him up with some foam adhesive onto a white scallop rectangle that was cut out using my spellbinders. 
My black and white polka dot strip is actually some Smash Tape that I have had in my stash for quite awhile and never used. That adorable little sentiment is from the You're So Punny stamp set from Joy's Life Stamps
I finished it off with a little black and white polka dot bow.

Thanks so much for stopping by my blog today and taking a look at my latest creation!
I really appreciate it!
I hope you will stop by 
as well as
to see all the wonderful creations created by my lovely DT sisters and don't forget to play along, 
we would love to see what you create!

Have a great crafty day!
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Supplies:
Cricut Cartridge: Create A Critter
Card Stock: Crushed Curry (SU!), Black & White (Georgia Pacific)
Ink: Tuxedo Black (Memento)
Dies: Big Scallop Rectangles Small (Spellbinders)
Misc.: Smash Tape, Ribbon (Offray), Foam Adhesive, Dazzling Details (SU!)

Saturday, March 16, 2013

Family Layout

Hi Everyone!
Happy Saturday!

Today I get to show you another project for Dr. Phil Scraps!
For my project today, I decided to do 
a quick and simple layout using those awesome Chantilly papers from CTMH.


This layout will hold 2 pictures that measure 4x6 and 2 pictures that measure  3.25"x3.25".
Aren't those papers gorgeous?
For my layout I used some papers from the Chantilly Paper Packet (X7163B)
I cut out "FAMILY" using the preloaded cartridge on the Expression 2 called Cricut Alphabet.
Each letter was cut out at 1.25" and then popped up with some foam adhesive.
Since my title was popped up off of the page, I was able to tuck a chipboard flower from the 
behind my "A". I also added a chipboard shaped sentiment on the left hand side of the layout.
I popped it up with some foam adhesive but I only added the adhesive to the bottom half of the chipboard element, that way a photo can still be adhered.

Here is a closeup:

Can you see the little gems on the chipboard as well as along the side of that layout on a few of the flowers?
Those are called Pink Glitter Gems (Z1807) and they are gorgeous!


Thanks so much for stopping by today!
Don't forget to head over to Dr. Phil Scraps and become a follower!
You will not be disappointed with all the wonderful projects that are there to inspire you :)
I hope you have a fabulous weekend !
Have a great crafty day!
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*I created this project while on the Dr. Phil Scraps Design Team*

Supplies:
CTMH Products:

Cricut Cartridge:
Cricut Alphabet

Punches: 
Daisy Fan (Martha Stewart Crafts)
Scallop Sentiment (Fiskars)

Misc.:
Foam Adhesive
White Gel Pen (Marvy)

Thursday, March 14, 2013

Full Bloom


Hi everyone!
Happy Thursday!

Today I get to show you a project using that awesome CANDi.

I am running a little low on birthday cards, so I decided to make one to add to my collection that I have on hand.


For my card, I decided to use some Prima flowers and embellish the centers of them 
with some CANDi.  I also added a little CANDi to the top right of my card.

 Here is a close up so that you can see the CANDi better:


I love how the CANDi gives any project dimension without being bulky!
Plus they are so easy to use!

For my project I used the Rainforest CANDi:


There are so many great patterns and colors in the CANDi line,
you should definitely check them out.

For the UK store, click HERE

You can also find Craftwork Cards CANDi in the US at various online retailers including

Thanks for stopping by!
I hope you have a fabulous crafty day!!
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*I created this project while on the Craftwork Cards CANDi USA DT*

Supplies:
Card Stock: Cream & Kraft (Recollections), Pear Pizzazz (SU!)
Patterned Paper: Dear Lizzy Neopolitan (American Crafts)
Ink: Brown StazOn
Punches/Dies: Doily Lace (Martha Stewart), Labels 4 (Spellbinders)
Misc.: Ribbon (Offray), Flowers (Prima), Paper Lace II Companion Embossing Folder (Cuttlebug)

Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Use It Tuesday #51---Dies, Punches & Cutouts

Hi Everyone!
Are you guys ready for another great challenge over at

Use It Tuesday is a challenge blog that encourages you to use all of those hoarded supplies.
You know, the stuff we buy and never use or forget about it??

For challenge #51, you are asked to use a die, punch or cutout on your project.

Here is the card that I created for the challenge:

I decided to make a fun little card that can be used for a "just because" card. 
I love sending those types of cards cause they are never expected.

Let me tell you a little bit about my hoarded supplies:
  • See that cute little owl?? Well, she came from the Hoot 'n' Holler Cricut Lite cartridge. I got that cartridge about a year ago and I finally opened it and used it for the very first time on this card.

  • My patterned paper came from The Green Stack from DCWV. I have had that mat stack in my stash for over a year and this is only the 2nd sheet of paper taken from it.

I am so thankful for the Use It Tuesday challenge blog! I love being able to rediscover forgotten items that are in my stash.

I hope you will head over to Use It Tuesday and see all the wonderful projects that my talented DT sisters came up with. While you are there, you can read all about the challenge and enter your project!
We would love for you to join us and can't wait to see what you create!
Challenge ends March 22, 2013

Thanks so much for taking the time to stop by my blog today and seeing my latest creation!
I really appreciate it!
I hope you have a fabulous crafty day!!

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Supplies:
Cricut Cartridge: Hoot 'n' Holler Lite Cartridge---Owl cut out at 3"
Card Stock: Daffodil Delight & Crushed Curry (SU!), White (Georgia Pacific), Dk. Brown (scraps from my stash)
Patterned Paper: The Green Stack (DCWV)
Dies/Punches: Big Scallop Rectangles Small (Spellbinders), Corner Chomper (We R Memory Keepers), Scallop Sentiment (Fiskars)
Stamp: Simply Said (CardzTv Stamps)
Ink: Tuxedo Black (Memento)
Misc.: Ribbon (Offray), Foam Adhesive, Bling (Studio G), White Gel Pen (Marvy), Kraft Note Card base (Canvas Home Basics)

Saturday, March 9, 2013

Think Happy Thoughts!

Hi Everyone!
I hope your weekend is off to a fabulous start!
Today I get to show you another fun project for Dr. Phil Scraps
 using some awesome CTMH products!

Today I am going to show you this fun little container that I decorated.

This cute little container is called the My Creations Kraft Container (Z1833) and comes to you in a solid Kraft color, ready for you to decorate!
I decided to use some of the Chantilly papers (X7163B) to wrap around my canister as well as for the lid.
I then used a frame stamp from the Frame Flair (D1546) and stamped that onto some Colonial White cardstock (1388) using Ruby Ink (Z2170) and cut it out by hand. After it was all cut out, I stamped that wonderful sentiment from the Happy Thoughts stamp set (C1536).

I'm not quite sure what I will be storing in this just yet. I will be using this in my craft room so I am sure I will find something fun to use it for. Maybe ribbon scraps, homemade embellishments, flowers, etc. Tons of possibilites! Those beautiful papers and that happy sentiment is sure to brighten any room!

Here is a picture with the lid off so you can see the top a little better:

Thanks so much for stopping by today!
Don't forget to head over to Dr. Phil Scraps and become a follower!
There are always lots of ideas over there and you won't want to miss any :) 
I hope you have a wonderful crafty day!

Monday, March 4, 2013

Have a Blast!

Happy Monday!
I hope you all had a fabulous weekend and are ready to play along with some new challenges over at 
Paper Playtime
&
Pause Dream Enjoy Challenges!

Here are the details for both challenges:

Paper Playtime
Ch#5 Anything Goes
Begins: Mon, Mar 4
Ends: Sun, Mar 17
Prize $15 Gift Cert. from The Robin's Nest
Winner announced in the WINNERS Page Tab

Ch# 5 For the BOYS
Begins: Monday, Mar 4
Ends: Sunday, Mar 17
Winner announced in the WINNERS Page Tab
Prize MFPS "Buried Treasure" stamp set
(must have a USA address)



Here's is the card that I created that incorporates both challenges:





For my card, I decided to cut out that cute little rocket from the Boys Will Be Boys Cricut Cartridge.
My rocket was cut out at 3.25" and popped up using an action wobble to give it that little bit of added fun for the recipient, I also added some black diamond stickles to the rocket to give it some sparkle, but not too much since it is for a boy :)
I added some Red Royal Jewels from The Scrapbooking Queen to the opposite corners and also added some glossy accents to the yellow stars on the patterned paper. 
The sentiment is from the "Simply Said"stamp set by Cardz TV Stamps.

I have a hard time with boy cards but I think this one is perfect for a little boy :)

Thanks so much for stopping by my blog today and taking a look at my latest creation.
I really appreciate it!

I hope you will stop by 
Paper Playtime
as well as
Pause Dream Enjoy Challenges
to see all the wonderful creations that my fabulous DT sisters came up with as well as entering the challenges!
I would love to see what you create!

I am also linking my card up at the linky party going on at Craftin Desert Diva's.
You should check it out :)

I hope you have a fabulous crafty day!
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Supplies:
Cricut Cartridge: Boys Will Be Boys
Card Stock: Crushed Curry and Real Red (SU!), Teal and Black (Recollections)
Patterned Paper: Recollections
Stamp:Simply Said (Cardz TV Stamps)
Ink: Tuxedo Black (Memento), Vintage Photo (Tim Holtz)
Punches: Word Window and Modern Label (SU!)
Misc.: Action Wobble, Royal Jewels, Foam Adhesive, Glossy Accents, Black Diamond Stickles