Pretty Pretty Princess

It's Wednesday and a new challenge over at Twisted Sketches Hop on over to the blog and pick up the sketch, the "twist" this week is Jewel.

When my girls were little they had a game called Pretty Pretty Princess. The goal was to get all the pieces of jewelry (earrings, necklace, bracelet, crown). You wore the pieces as you collected them and the first one to be wearing all the pieces won. One evening the girls talked their Dad into playing with them. Guess who won? Of course, we had to get a picture of Daddy wearing the earrings, necklace and bracelet!!

Supplies used: cardstock - cream, yellow; patterned paper - "He Loves Me" in Will He B the 1 by Nikki Sivils; alphabet stickers - Glitz & Glitter; border punch - EK Success; die cut and jewels - my stash; journaling spots - American Crafts

Fa La La La La

It's Tuesday and a new challenge for you over at Celebrate The Occasion.
This week the challenge is to make a shaped Christmas card.

We'd love to have you come and play along with us! Hop over to the blog and link up your shaped card.

Supplies used: cardstock - green; embossing folder - Sizzix; dingle ball trim - JoAnn's; rub ons - Royal & Langnickel; glitter star sticker - Jolee's

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Giveaway at Sherrie Scraps with Passion

Just wanted to let you all know about the super giveaway at Sherrie Scraps With Passion!

Besides being a super nice blogging friend Sherrie is super talented, so while your there peruse her blog, she will definatly inspire your creativity!!!

Christmas Giveaway at Creating From The Heart

Melissa at Creating From the Heart is having a very generous giveaway for Christmas!


You should go over and check it out and while you are there scroll through her posts, she does absolutely amazing creations!!!!!

Winter Tree Christmas

I'd like to share a card today that was inspired by another cute design in my Holiday Cards Paper Craft Magazine. The card in the magazine was done with a light blue tree, and while it was adorable I guess I am just a traditional gal and had to make it green. I'd like to enter it in the challenge this week at Celebrate The Occasion. This week is Christmas, no red.

Supplies used: cardstock - kraft; patterned paper from Tinsel & Twig by The Girls' Paperie; sticker sentiment - Authentique; embossing folder - Cuttlebug; rhinestones - Kaiser Craft; cork, felt - Michael's; star button , twine - my stash.

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Mountain Merry Christmas

My husband works for a contractor who builds beautiful homes and cabins at Lake Tahoe. He asked me to make a custom Christmas card for his employer. He wanted it to be special. I tried to incorporate the many elements that represented his boss and the area in which he does business. I used the snow covered mountains that overlook beautiful Lake Tahoe, a bear which is his employers logo (and of which we have many) and a cabin since that is what they build.

I wanted to share it with you:

I used the following cartridges and cuts:

Dinosaur Tracks for the mountains using the fit to length feature set at 7"
Create A Critter for the grass cut at 1", 3/4" and 1/2".
Camp Out for the bear cut using fit to length feature set at 2 1/4"
My World for the cabin cut using fit to length feature set at 3 1/2"
A Childs Year for the smoke which was steam coming out of a cup which I cut at 1 12".

Supplies used: cardstock - kraft, 4 shades of brown, 2 shades of green, grey, white, black, rust; chipboard sentiment from Seasons Greatings by Echo Park Paper Co,; corner rounder by Zutter; ink - Amaretto by PowderPuffs; holly and tree - my stash; Dinoaur Tracks, Create A Critter, Camp Out; My World, and A Childs Year Cricut cartridges.

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12 Days of Christmas Blog Hop Winner

Good Morning all!!

I want to thank everyone who participated in the 12 Days of Christmas blog hop!
I appreciate every single one of your sweet comments!!!!

I had 293 entries in the drawing!

I had Random.org pick the winner and....

drumroll please...

It is Kimberly!!!!!

kimberly said...
love your kiddy table... when i was younger the kiddy table was all the left overs from the adult table - wish i had one like yours

tfs leokc34 at gmail dot com

Please contact me with your address Kimberly and I will get your package in the mail to you!!!

Congratulations!!!

Winner of Amber Ink Blog Hop

Hi everyone!

I wanted to announce the winner of the 2nd annual Amber Ink Holiday Blog Hop.
I used random.org to pick the winner and it is:

Debra Miller said...
Wonderful!

Congratulations!

You will receive the free download of the image I used from Amber Ink.

Enjoy!!!

Snow Fun

Happy Wednesday everyone!


We have a new sketch and "twist" for you over at Twisted Sketches. Please come by and check out all the great inspiration the design team has for you, grab the sketch, and come and play along. We'd love to see your take on this weeks challenge!

Here is mine:

Supplies used: cardstock - ruby from Glitzmas by SEI; patterned papers - Ribbon, and Ornaments from Be Good by Cosmo Cricket; snowman, mittens and snowflake from Ornament Fashions in Be Good by Cosmo Cricket; chipboard - Cosmo Cricket; alphabet stickers - American Traditional Designs; brads - Glitter Gumdrops by Imaginisce; mat and border cut with Elegant Edges Cricut cartridge; buttons - my stash; Pop Dots

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Tis The Season/12 Days of Christmas

Can't believe it but today is day 12 in the 12 Days of Christmas blog hop. I guess all good things must come to an end :(. If you just popped in to see me you'll want to start at the beginning of the hop with Sylvia at Bella Scrapbook Designs. If you arrived here from my friend Gaby's blog - Gaby Creates you are on the right track.
Here is the full line up if you get lost:
1. Sylvia - www.bellascrapbookdesigns.blogspot.com
2. Sandra - www.365daysofcricut.blogspot.com
3. Patricia - www.creativediva98.blogspot.com
4. Gaby - www.gabycreates.com
5. Esther- www.forthejoyofcreating.blogspot.com
6. Monica - www.simplycricutting.blogspot.com
7. Anita - www.anitaandbugs.blogspot.com
8. Jessica- www.chick-n-scrap.blogspot.com
9. Sandy - www.thecraftycreationspot.blogspot.com
10. Alina- www.neverstopscrapping.blogspot.com
11. Veronica- www.mommyscraftycreations.blogspot.com

For my last post, I'd like to share a super easy, super fast, holiday decor item you can make to give as a gift or to keep. So simple it's kind of embarrassing. I simply rolled 3" wide paper strips. I started with a length of 7" and decreased by 1" each time. Cut a tree trunk from brown paper and cut a star with my George and Basic Shapes cartridge with two shades of yellow. Glued them to a canvas with my glue gun, added some Stickles to the star and a rub on under the tree and it was finished.

Supplies used: canvas - Michael's; patterned paper - various scraps of Christmas paper; cardstock - two shades of yellow, brown; Stickles in yellow; rub on - Karen Foster; glue gun

I will have a blog prize at the end of this 12 Days of Christmas blog hop. All you have to do to be entered in the drawing is to be a follower and to leave a comment. If you leave a comment on each day you will be entered in the drawing one time for each comment, so you can have up to 12 entries in the drawing. I will announce the winner on Thursday!

Now you are off to see what Monica at Simply Cricutting has created!!!!

A Very Merry Christmas

Tuesday has come around again and another fun challenge for you over at Celebrate The Occasion. This week the challenge is Christmas, no green!!

Please pop over and check out all the wonderful projects the design team has to show you and enter your creation for a chance to win this months prize.

Also, we are having a Design Team call!! If you'd like to try out please come by and check out the requirements!!!!

Here is my take on this weeks challenge. It is based on a design by Veronica Zalis that was in my copy of Holiday Cards by Paper Craft magazine:

Supplies used: cardstock - kraft, cream; patterned paper - Snowfall & Christmas Carol from Tinsel & Twig by The Girls' Paperie; border punch - Martha Stewart; stamp - Stampin' Up; Ink - Jet Black by Archivers Ink: ribbon & twine - my stash

Have a super day!

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Peppermint Hot Cocoa Mix/12 Days of Christmas

Today is day eleven in the 12 Days of Christmas blog hop. I can't believe there is only one more day to go :(. If you just popped in to see me you'll want to start at the beginning of the hop with Sylvia at Bella Scrapbook Designs. If you arrived here from my friend Gaby's blog - Gaby Creates you are on the right track.
Here is the full line up if you get lost:
1. Sylvia - www.bellascrapbookdesigns.blogspot.com
2. Sandra - www.365daysofcricut.blogspot.com
3. Patricia - www.creativediva98.blogspot.com
4. Gaby - www.gabycreates.com
5. Esther- www.forthejoyofcreating.blogspot.com
6. Monica - www.simplycricutting.blogspot.com
7. Anita - www.anitaandbugs.blogspot.com
8. Jessica- www.chick-n-scrap.blogspot.com
9. Sandy - www.thecraftycreationspot.blogspot.com
10. Alina- www.neverstopscrapping.blogspot.com
11. Veronica- www.mommyscraftycreations.blogspot.com

I have another easy peasy gift for you to make and it won't break the bank. You'll need a quart jar, a little scrapbook paper and a few ingredients and you have a yummy treat to give to a friend.

I cut the lid topper with my Elegant Edges Cricut cartridge. I cut two graduated sizes with two sided patterned paper. Then I cut a smaller circle with George and Basic Shapes Cricut cartridge and printed my sentiment on it. Glued them together and then glued them to the top of the jar.

The tag was cut out with a silhouette file on the same double sided paper. The insert was cut and then the instructions for the hot cocoa were printed on it. I then attached the tag to the jar with some twine.

The recipe is from Sunset.

Supplies used: cardstock - cream; patterned paper - Holly Berry Floral from Tinsel & Twig by The Girls' Paperie; twine - my stash, jar - Hobby Lobby; powdered milk, unsweetened cocoa; sugar, salt, mini chocolate chips, peppermint candies.

I will have a blog prize at the end of this 12 Days of Christmas blog hop. All you have to do to be entered in the drawing is to be a follower and to leave a comment. If you leave a comment on each day you will be entered in the drawing one time for each comment, so you can have up to 12 entries in the drawing.

Now you are off to see what Monica at Simply Cricutting has created!!!!

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Amber Ink Holiday Blog Hop

Welcome to our second annual Amber Ink Holiday blog hop.
This year our alumni are tapping in to their inner elves for some fun and frolic.

We've made our list but you'll probably want to check it twice.
Or check it thrice. We just don't know who'll be naughty or nice.

There are 23 commenting spots to be precise
And 23 prizes to help entice.

So see those badges down below?
Roll the dice. Let elf magic flow…

Hop on Monday
Hop on Tuesday
Prizes on Wednesday

One Grand Prize winner will receive an Elf of the Shelf gift set, so be sure to visit every single elfin spot. The final list will be sent to Santa, so remember… the only person you are really competing with is your elf.


Here is my project:

Supplies used: cardstock - black, green, reindeer embossed brown, cream, white, ruby red from Glitzmas; patterned paper - Carol of the Bells from Christmas Past collection by Graphic 45; elf image - Amber Ink; ribbon - Michael's; button, twine - my stash; Copic Markers; Glossy Accents; font - 2 Peas Chicken Shack

Thanks for coming. Now hop on!!!





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Kids Christmas Table/12 Days of Christmas

Oh My Gosh, today is day ten in the 12 Days of Christmas blog hop. I can't believe there is only two days left and I have so many ideas swimming around in my head. If you just popped in to see me you'll want to start at the beginning of the hop with Sylvia at Bella Scrapbook Designs. If you arrived here from my friend Gaby's blog - Gaby Creates you are on the right track.
Here is the full line up if you get lost:
1. Sylvia - www.bellascrapbookdesigns.blogspot.com
2. Sandra - www.365daysofcricut.blogspot.com
3. Patricia - www.creativediva98.blogspot.com
4. Gaby - www.gabycreates.com
5. Esther- www.forthejoyofcreating.blogspot.com
6. Monica - www.simplycricutting.blogspot.com
7. Anita - www.anitaandbugs.blogspot.com
8. Jessica- www.chick-n-scrap.blogspot.com
9. Sandy - www.thecraftycreationspot.blogspot.com
10. Alina- www.neverstopscrapping.blogspot.com
11. Veronica- www.mommyscraftycreations.blogspot.com

I wanted to show you a few cute ideas for a childrens table at Christmas dinner or for a childrens Christmas Party. I set this table up for my two grandchildren.

For the snowman drink, I started with a clean jar (I used an empty starbucks frappucino drink).
I cut the scarf out of felt and glued the scarf and three buttons on the jar with my hot glue gun. For the head I used small powdered donuts which I added faces to with cake decorating gel writers. The straws are from the dollar store and simply slip through the donut and hold his head in place!

The treat bag toppers were made with the labels nestabilities by Spellbinder. I stamped white snowflakes randomly on the kraft label. I stamped the Rudolph and punched him out with a circle punch and matted him with two more circles. He has a rhinestone nose. Inside the cellophane bag is 8 malted milk balls and a chocolate cherry for all the reindeers noses.

Here they are together on the table:

I also found this cute, free, printable letter to Santa at Disney family.com

Supplies used: cardstock - red, kraft; stamps - reindeer by Craft Smart and snowflake by Inkadinkado; Ink - white by A la Mode and brown by Inkadinkado; cellophane bags - Michael's; rhinestones - Kaiser Craft; felt and buttons - my stash; Letter to Santa - Disney Family

I will have a blog prize at the end of this 12 Days of Christmas blog hop. All you have to do to be entered in the drawing is to be a follower and to leave a comment. If you leave a comment on each day you will be entered in the drawing one time for each comment, so you can have up to 12 entries in the drawing.

Now you are off to see what Monica at Simply Cricutting has created!!!!

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Christmas Tags/12 Days of Christmas

Well, today is day nine in the 12 Days of Christmas blog hop. I'm actually having fun coming up with something everyday. If you just popped in to see me you'll want to start at the beginning of the hop with Sylvia at Bella Scrapbook Designs. If you arrived here from my friend Gaby's blog - Gaby Creates you are on the right track.
Here is the full line up if you get lost:
1. Sylvia - www.bellascrapbookdesigns.blogspot.com
2. Sandra - www.365daysofcricut.blogspot.com
3. Patricia - www.creativediva98.blogspot.com
4. Gaby - www.gabycreates.com
5. Esther- www.forthejoyofcreating.blogspot.com
6. Monica - www.simplycricutting.blogspot.com
7. Anita - www.anitaandbugs.blogspot.com
8. Jessica- www.chick-n-scrap.blogspot.com
9. Sandy - www.thecraftycreationspot.blogspot.com
10. Alina- www.neverstopscrapping.blogspot.com
11. Veronica- www.mommyscraftycreations.blogspot.com

For todays post I have some simple little 3D tags you can make. The snowman is a silhouette file cut, the tree is cut from the Christmas Cheer Cricut cartridge and the ornament is just done with a circle punch. You simply cut or punch two of each design. One is glued on flat and the other is scored down the middle and glued along the score line.

Supplies used: cardstock - kraft, brown, black, white, green; patterned paper from Glitzmas by SEI; stamps - Studio G; ink - Jet Black by Archival Ink; twine - my stash; ScorPal scoreboard

I will have a blog prize at the end of this 12 Days of Christmas blog hop. All you have to do to be entered in the drawing is to be a follower and to leave a comment. If you leave a comment on each day you will be entered in the drawing one time for each comment, so you can have up to 12 entries in the drawing.

Now you are off to see what Monica at Simply Cricutting has created!!!!

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Merry "Kiss"mas/12 Days of Christmas

Wow, today is day eight in the 12 Days of Christmas blog hop. It's going by awfully fast. If you just popped in to see me you'll want to start at the beginning of the hop with Sylvia at Bella Scrapbook Designs. If you arrived here from my friend Gaby's blog - Gaby Creates you are on the right track.
Here is the full line up if you get lost:
1. Sylvia - www.bellascrapbookdesigns.blogspot.com
2. Sandra - www.365daysofcricut.blogspot.com
3. Patricia - www.creativediva98.blogspot.com
4. Gaby - www.gabycreates.com
5. Esther- www.forthejoyofcreating.blogspot.com
6. Monica - www.simplycricutting.blogspot.com
7. Anita - www.anitaandbugs.blogspot.com
8. Jessica- www.chick-n-scrap.blogspot.com
9. Sandy - www.thecraftycreationspot.blogspot.com
10. Alina- www.neverstopscrapping.blogspot.com
11. Veronica- www.mommyscraftycreations.blogspot.com

I have another inexpensive and oh, so easy gift you make. Great to leave hanging on your neighbors door, or another cute hostess gift! You've probably seen this before, but here it is again.

I bought these Christmasy whisks and some Hershey Kisses. The green one with the Christmas tree in it is from Hobby Lobby! They had a bunch of cute ones for just $3.99. I cut the tags out with my Tags, Bags, Boxes and More Cricut cartridge.

Just fill the whisk with some Hershy Kisses, pop into a cellophane treat bag, tie with a pretty Christmas bow, add your tag and you've got a fun little gift!!

Supplies used: cardstock - white; patterned papers from Glitzmas by SEI; whisks - Local grocery store and Hobby Lobby; treat bags and ribbon - Michael's; twine - Papertrey Inc.; Hershey Kisses; fonts - Santa's Sleigh and LD Simple Things

I will have a blog prize at the end of this 12 Days of Christmas blog hop. All you have to do to be entered in the drawing is to be a follower and to leave a comment. If you leave a comment on each day you will be entered in the drawing one time for each comment, so you can have up to 12 entries in the drawing.

Now you are off to see what Monica at Simply Cricutting has created!!!!

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Christmas Wreath/12 Days of Christmas

Today is day seven in the 12 Days of Christmas blog hop. Another fun day of Christmas projects. If you just popped in to see me you'll want to start at the beginning of the hop with Sylvia at Bella Scrapbook Designs. If you arrived here from my friend Gaby's blog - Gaby Creates you are on the right track.
Here is the full line up if you get lost:
1. Sylvia - www.bellascrapbookdesigns.blogspot.com
2. Sandra - www.365daysofcricut.blogspot.com
3. Patricia - www.creativediva98.blogspot.com
4. Gaby - www.gabycreates.com
5. Esther- www.forthejoyofcreating.blogspot.com
6. Monica - www.simplycricutting.blogspot.com
7. Anita - www.anitaandbugs.blogspot.com
8. Jessica- www.chick-n-scrap.blogspot.com
9. Sandy - www.thecraftycreationspot.blogspot.com
10. Alina- www.neverstopscrapping.blogspot.com
11. Veronica- www.mommyscraftycreations.blogspot.com

I saw a wreath like this one on Pinterest and knew I just had to make one. Rather than go into detail on how I made it, there is a wonderful tutorial at Little Birdie Secrets.

Supplies used: Scrap cardboard; cardstock - green; patterned papers from Glitzmas collection by SEI; wired ribbon - Michael's; patterned ribbon - Glitzmas by SEI; brads and buttons - my stash; stars cut with George and Basic Shapes Cricut cartridge

I will have a blog prize at the end of this 12 Days of Christmas blog hop. All you have to do to be entered in the drawing is to be a follower and to leave a comment. If you leave a comment on each day you will be entered in the drawing one time for each comment, so you can have up to 12 entries in the drawing.

Now you are off to see what Monica at Simply Cricutting has created!!!!

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