Die Cuttin' Divas Challenge #108: Sweet

It's Tuesday and today we have a great challenge in store for you at Die Cuttin' Divas.  Our challenge this week is for you to include embossing and a ribbon on your project. Easy peasy....

For my project, I chose to make a "sweet" Ice cream Sundae for a birthday card.

I embossed the ice cream with my Divine Swirl embossing folder.

Make sure you head over to Die Cuttin' Divas to check out other fabulous projects by the Design Team.



Materials Used:
*A2 card
*Just Because Cricut Cartridge
*Mulberry Flowers
*Pattern paper by Recollections Bright Basics paper stack (pink), flowered by Ki Memories Enchanting
*Stamp by Recollections
*Divine Swirl Embossing Folder
*Studio G Glitter Glue (red & clear)
*Inside sentiment Stampin' Up All 
*Foam tape
*Cardstock by Recollections

Craft Your Passion Challenge #155: Monster Balloon

Wow, where did that weekend go? Quick huh!
Today starts a new challenge over at Craft Your Passion. Our challenge this week is Make It Cute!

This week our sponsor is the wonderful and adorable 2 Cute Ink. Seriously, I don't think their images could get any cuter!!!

For my project I chose to use 2 Cute Ink's Monster Balloon.

I love that monster's teeth.....too cute!

Make sure to check out the other fabulous projects by the design team over at Craft Your Passion and also check out some adorable images at 2CuteInk.

Materials Used:
*image by 2 Cute Ink Monster Balloon
*Patterned paper by Recollections Bold Basics
*Cardstock by Recollections
*Prismacolor Coloring Pencils

Cut It Up Challenges 15: Lion or Lamb

Happy Friday.  Today our challenge over at Cut It Up deals with March. I`m sure you have heard the saying `March Comes in like a lion, goes out like a lamb.`
So that is our challenge! We challenge you to use a lion or a lamb on your project. And remember to use a die cut.
For my project, I used the Wild Card 2 cricut cartridge and paired it with a cute pun from My Pink Stamper. 

Our challenge starts today, March 22nd and ends April 3rd, 2013 at Noon EST.

Materials Used:
*Wild Card 2 Cricut Cartridge (p.32)
*Grass from Plantin Schoolbook (p. 69)
*My Pink Stamper Even More Punnylicious 
*Divine Swirl Embossing Folder
*Flower Punch
*Bling
*Studio G brown ink

Bunny Challenge-Die Cuttin' Divas #107: Let's hop to it!

Good morning everyone.  Today we have such a cute challenge for you over at Die Cuttin' Divas.  Our challenge is perfect for Easter and comes at a great time to help you get those last minute Easter cards made.  For this weeks challenge, we were asked to include a bunny on our project.
I chose to use a sketch from Creative Craft Challenges from a few weeks ago and used 3 Birds on Parade for my cut.

Be sure to check out the other fabulous Divas and their projects here.

Materials Used:
*A2 card
*Cardstock by Recollections
*Pink Polka dot paper by K & Company
*3 Birds on Parade Cricut Cartridge (p. 29)
*Sentiment (outside) and bunny stamp by Craft Smart
*Studio G Glitter Glue
*Glossy Accents

Challenges Entered:
*Craftin' Desert Divas Easter Link Party

Craft Your Passion Challenge #154: Ribbon or Lace

For Paper Playtime's Challenge click here....

Today we have a great challenge for you over at Craft Your Passion.  This week our theme is to use Ribbon or Lace.
Our sponsor for this weeks theme is The Sugar Kissed Cottage.

I chose to use the image Little Miss Muffet for my Sugar Kissed Cottage image.  I love this image and it immediately made me think of that darling little Nursery Rhyme.
Here is my finished project.  I chose to use Ribbon for mine.

Make sure to head on over to Craft Your Passion and see what other wonderful Ribbon or Lace inspired projects the Design Team has made.

Materials Used:
*Image by The Sugar Kissed Cottage
*5 x 7 card
*Ribbon by Offray
*Blender Pen
*Stampin' Up pastels
*Cardstock by Recollections
*Mulberry flower
*Bling (Large and small) purple hues

Paper Playtime Challenges #6: Bee Challenge

For Craft Your Passion current challenge click here....

Happy Monday.  Today we have a fabulous challenge over at Paper Playtime. Our challenge was to use a bee.

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's what I created for this challenge:

For my Bee inspired project, I used the Wild Card 2 Cricut Cartridge and cut the card with a matching envelope.  I found this paper in one of my paper stacks and new immediately that this was the card!

Be sure to head over to Paper Playtime to see other fabulous projects by the Design Team.
Materials Used:
*Wild Card 2 Cricut Cartridge p. 25
*Patterned paper by Recollections The Sweetest Thing
*Glossy Accents
*Flower Punch
*Bling
*Studio G Glitter Glue (Bee's wing)
*Craft Smart sentiment (inside), Hero Arts (outside)
*Bazzil Cardstock

Color Challenge-Die Cuttin` Divas #106: Green & Gold

Good morning everyone.  We have a fantastic challenge today over at Die Cuttin' Divas that is PERFECT for the Irish in you! Today's challenge is a color challenge and you are to use the colors Green and Gold.
For my DT project, I used that adorable little worm from Create a Critter 2 and paired him with a Peachy Keen face.

Materials Used:
*A2 Card
*cardstock by Recollections
*Metallic Gold Cardstock by Recollections
*Patterned paper All Seasons paperstack by Recollections
*Create a Critter 2 p. 39
*Elegant Edges p. 23
*Peachy Keen PK#754 Critter Faces Medium
*Baby's Breath Cuttlebug Embossing Folder
*4 Bling
*Green & Yellow Glitter Glue
*White Gelly Roll Pen
*Hero Arts Sentiment (inside)

Materials Used:
1.  Exploring Cricut: The Luck of the Irish
2.  Fantabulous Cricut #152: The Luck of the Irish
3. Party Time Tuesday #111: Luck of the Irish
4.  Scrappy Mom's Stamps Challenge: Luck of the Irish
4. Craftin Desert Divas: Link it up party

Craft Your Passion Challenge #153: Favorite 2 Colors

Happy Monday!  Today brings a new challenge over at Craft Your Passion.  Our theme this week was to use our favorite 2 colors.  Sounds easy enough....but this was a hard one.  You can only use 2 colors this week.  You may use shades of each color, but it must be two different colors. Our sponsor this week is Dilly Beans.
For my project, I used a Retired Stampin' Up set and made a sympathy card used a beautiful color combo of purple and green.

For my projects from the Design Team, be sure to visit Craft Your Passion.

Materials Used:
*A2 Card
*Cardstock by Recollections
*Stampin' Up Because I Care set
*sentiment by Stampin' Up Occasional Quotes set
*Recollections Embossing Powder
*Sketch from Paper Craft Crew (sketch #22)
*Ribbon by Offray Leaves
*Icicle Stickles

Challenges Entered:
Craftin Desert Divas:  Link it Up Party

Connie's Birthday Blog Hop

Welcome to Connie Can Crop's Birthday Blog Hop with Connie and her craftastic friends.

Today we invite you to come check out this great group of crafters who will be showcasing Birthday cards, layouts, or projects. ... You should have arrived from Michele's blog. If you have not, please start at the beginning with Connie's blog.

This is a one day blog hop and we appreciate your leaving a comment to encourage all my fabulous crafty friends to continue sharing their ideas and creations.

Since it is Connie's Birthday she wants to celebrate by giving out the gifts! 

 So what do you need to do to win? Easy... become a follower of each of the fabulous blogs in this hop and leave each of us a comment letting us know what you like best about our projects.

Then head over to http://conniecancrop.blogspot.com/ and post that you followed the rules.

You will have until 9:00 pm Sunday to finish the hop and leave your comments.  Be sure to follow everyone and leave a comment along the way! Ready to join in the fun?

 Hope you all enjoy this super celebration!

That last of week of February is a busy birthday time in our family.  My sister, brother in law, Aunt, cousin, and son all have birthday's one after another on the calendar.  My sister is an avid skier and hiker so I chose to make a birthday card for her from Campin' Critters.

 I added some stickles to the trees and mountains to make it look like snow.

 Up next is Miranda.... Here's our lineup in case you get lost:

1. Connie- http://conniecancrop.blogspot.com

2. Sandy- http://scrapbookblessings.blogspot.com

3. Mary - http://irongatestamps.blogspot.com/

4. Pam - http://lovebugcreations3.blogspot.com/

5. Michele - http://michelescraftroom.blogspot.com/

6. Anita - http://scrappyhappymommy.blogspot.ca

7. Miranda - http://www.nanasscrapspot.com/

8.  Lucy - http://love2createitall.com

9. Carolyn - http://www.grandmacarol46580.blogspot.com

10. Christine- http://hotberrydesigns.blogspot.com/

11. Tabetha- http://tabethascreations.blogspot.com/

12. Charity - http://thebookinroom.blogspot.com/

13. Lori - http://scrappinmystressaway.blogspot.com/

14. Jamie - http://www.jamielindstromdesigns.com/

15. Holli - http://sunflowerholli.blogspot.com

16. Jen - http://mybusycraftylife.blogspot.com/

 Materials Used:

*Campin' Critters cricut cartridge 

*Cardstock by Recollections

*Studio G glitter Glue

*Sentiment by Hero Arts

Cut It Up Challenges #14: Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss

Happy Friday. Today starts a new challenge over at Cut It Up.  This will be the first challenge for the new Design team so be sure to check out everyone's fabulous, Seussical projects!
Today our theme is Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss.  Dr. Seuss' birthday was March 2nd so in honor of his birthday, we challenge you to make something inspired by one of his books. (Use fish, cats, elephants, etc.) Remember to use a die cut and let your imagination soar...
You have the chance to win this Seussical prize...

For my project, I chose to make a graduation card with the inspiration being the book Oh! The Places You'll Go. My die cut comes from the Everyday Pop Up Cards Cricut Cartridge and I had to put it on an Action Wobble.

Our challenge starts today, March 8th and ends March 20th at Noon EST.

Materials Used:
*A2 Card
*Everyday Pop Up Cards (p. 39)
*Action Wobble
*2 Bling
*Cardstock by Recollections
*Studio G Glitter Glue (balloon polka dots)

Sketch Challenge-Die Cuttin' Divas #105: Easter Basket

It's Tuesday! I love Tuesday's....It's one day closer to the weekend plus it's Die Cuttin' Divas new challenge day. Today we have a great challenge over at Die Cuttin' Divas for you. It's a sketch challenge and we hope you have fun with it.

Materials Used:

*A2 card

*Hero Arts sentiment

*Create a Critter 2 (p. 40)

*Studio G Glitter Glue (eggs)

*Patterned paper from stash

*Cardstock by Recollections

*Baby's Breath Cuttlebug Embossing Folder

Craft Your Passion Challenge #152: That is Odd!!!

Good morning.  I hope the weekend treated you all well.  It's Monday which means we have another exciting challenge for you this week at Craft Your Passion.
Our sponsor this week is Sweet Stamps.
Our theme this week is That is Odd! You must use an odd number of embellishments on your project.

For my project, I used a sweet digital image from The Clipart Fairy called Fishing Buds.

 For my ODD embellies, I added 3 buttons with twine and 1 lure.

A close up of father and son!

Be sure to head over to Craft Your Passion to see what other wonderful projects the Design Team has created for our That is Odd challenge.

Materials Used:
*5 x 7 card
*Cardstock by Recollections
*Image Fishin' Bud's by The Clipart Fairy
*Prismacolors
*Buttons
*fishing lure
*Twine by American Crafts