Cut It Up Halloween Challenge

The way the summer went by, before you can catch your breath it will be Halloween!

Hope you bought everything you need decor or craft wise, because they are already putting Christmas out in full force! I wish we didn't have to rush the seasons so. I don't want to have to think about what I may need for Halloween in July and August, but it seems that's the way it goes now.

Anyway, we would like you to think about Halloween for your creation this week.

Our challenge is Halloween. Create a Halloween project that contains a die cut.

Our sponsor is Dreaming Tree and you have a chance to win a $15 certificate to their store.

Our sponsor was so generous and allowed each of the design team members to pick a file from their store that we'd like to work with.

I chose their Black Cat Paperscape box which you can purchase here.

I have to say this box is easy to put together, a nice large size and super cool.

There is a cut out in the back to slip in your tea light.

My picture really doesn't do it justice, it is really much cooler in person!

Supplies Used: card stock - orange, yellow, black; patterned paper by We R Memory Keepers; cut file from Dreaming Tree

I can't wait to see your creation so pop on over to the Cut It Up blog and join us in the fun!

Die Cuttin' Divas Flowers Challenge

I'm ready to see some flowers blooming, how about you?

We are getting closer to April and the saying goes. April showers bring May flowers.

What's your favorite? Tulips, Daffodils, Hyacinth, Crocus?

This week our challenge over at Die Cuttin' Divas is Flowers.

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I chose a project from Cricut Design Space for my card.

I really liked the pretty 3D flower.

I used my sewing machine to add some stitching. 

Supplies used: card stock - white, green, pink, gold metallic;  patterned papers by We R Memory Keepers; Cricut Design Space cut file; sewing machine; brad.

Now pop on over to Die Cuttin' Divas and see all the fabulous inspiration the rest of the design team has come up with.

Hope to see you playing along with us!!!!

...you're in your PRIME

Hi everyone!

Just stopping in today to share a card I made for the challenge over at Casology this week.

The challenge is Number.

Here is what I was inspired to create.  I designed the sentiment and the prime numbers in my Print Shop program. I highlighted the number 29 by making it a different color.

Supplies used: Card stock - vanilla; patterned papers - Chalkboard 6 X ^ pack by We R Memory Keepers; enamel dots -Chalk Studio 2 by My Minds Eye

Thanks for dropping by and have a great day!

Die Cuttin' Divas Sketch Challenge

Happy Tuesday all!!

Well, this week over at Die Cuttin' Divas we have a sketch challenge for you.

I hope it jump starts your mojo and you decide to play along with us.

For my card I decided to dust off one of the first cartridges I bought, many years ago, for my Cricut, called Paper Pups.

Supplies used: card stock - vanilla, red, blue, 2 shades of brown; Patterned Papers by We R Memory Keepers; Paper Pups Cricut cartridge-; brads - Basic Grey.

Now pop on over to Die Cuttin' Divas and see all the fabulous inspiration the rest of the design team has come up with.

Hope to see you playing along with us!!!!

What's The Buzz? Paper Smooches Challenge

I'd like to share a card I created for the Paper Smooches Sparks Challenge this week.

June Picture Perfect challenge!

For my card I used three stamps sets by Paper Smooches and some papers by We R Memory Keepers and Bo Bunny.

The sentiment is from Cyber Cafe,  the cute little bee is from Green Thumb and the bee's tracks are from Graceful Beauties.

Supplies used: card stock - kraft; patterned papers from Chalkboard 6X6 by We R Memory Keepers and Lemonade Stand 6X6 by BoBunny, Chalk Studio Enamel Dots by My Minds Eye;  stamps - Green Thumb, Cyber Cafe and Graceful Beauties by Paper Smooches; Ink Jet Black Archival; Sewing Machine

Woof

I was browsing through Pinterest the other night (not at all like me), mostly looking at cards.
It's so fun to see so much creativity out there!

A cute little card with a kitty perching over an envelope caught my eye.

It inspired me to make this little card with a stamp set I've had for years called Woof Woof by Recollections

I made the little envelope with kraft card stock using a Silhouette Studio cut file.

I think it is a fun card that you could use for almost any occasion.

Supplies used: card stock - kraft, recycled white; patterned paper from Chalkboard 6X6 paper pack by We R Memory Keepers; stamps - Woof Woof by Recollections; Ink - Jet Black Archival; enamel dots - Chalk by Adorn It; Pop Dots; Silhouette Studio cut file.

Die Cuttin' Divas Thanksgiving Challenge

This week over at Die Cuttin' Divas we are having a "Thanksgiving" challenge!!!

Our sponsor for this weeks challenge is Sugar Pea Designs and you have a chance to win a $15 gift certificate!!!

For my project I created a Pilgrim Hat for a centerpiece.

I used design #69320 - pilgrim large 3d hat décor, by Snapdragon Snippets, from the Silhouette Design Store.

Supplies used: card stock - black, metallic gold; patterned papers by Bo Bunny and We R Memory Keepers; flowers - Prima; brads - Doodlebug; burlap ribbon - Hobby Lobby; Silhouette Studio cut file; Pop Dots

Now pop on over to Die Cuttin' Divas and see all the fabulous inspiration the rest of the design team has come up with.

Hope to see you playing along with us!!!!

Die Cuttin' Divas Sketch Challenge

It is the first Tuesday of October and we have a new challenge over at Die Cuttin' Divas for you!
This week our challenge is a sketch challenge.

Our sponsor for this weeks challenge is Kadoodle Bug Designs.

I thought it was fitting to use the sketch to make a Halloween card since it is October,

I used Design #13319 - Witchy Legs from the Silhouette Studio store for my card.

The sentiment was created on my computer,

Supplies used: card stock - black, orange, purple, green, off white; patterned papers by We R Memory Keepers; skittles; Silhouette Studio cut files.

Now pop on over to Die Cuttin' Divas and see all the fabulous inspiration the rest of the design team has come up with.

Hope to see you playing along with us!!!!

On The Hunt

Happy National Scrapbooking Day!!

Do you have plans today to include a little time creating a layout of someone special in your life?

I love creating a special page around a favorite picture of someone I love!! I hope when they look at it in the future it brings back wonderful memories of good times had.

In celebration of National Scrapbooking Day I've created a layout of my grandchildren's recent Easter egg hunt.

I pulled out my Cameo for this layout and used a couple fun cut files from Snapdragon Snippets.
I cut the darling bunny from #56522 Bunny with egg & carrot and the title from #26168 "on the hunt" phrase.

Supplies used: card stock 3 shades of blue, 3 shades of pink, orange, yellow, green, white, black; patterned papers from Peep by We R Memory Keepers; Snapdragon Snippets cut files at Silhouette Studio online store; twine - my stash; Pop Dots.

Just a little reminder we are having a month long "anything goes" challenge over at Snapdragon Snippets blog!! There are fabulous prizes you can win so come join the fun!!!!!

Happy creating!!!!

A House Is Not A Home......

I would first like to wish everyone a very Happy New Year, as this is my first post of the year!!

My daughters family adopted a dog from the local shelter on January 1st.

My grandson and granddaughter had been begging for a dog for quite awhile now so they were super happy and excited. He is a wonderful addition to their family. He is about 1 1/2 years old and has a super gentle personality. They decided to name him Chief.

I wanted to share a layout I made of Chief and my grandson. I created the layout using this sketch I found on Pinterest.

My papers and stickers are from Friends Furever by We R Memory Keepers.

Supplies used: card stock - vanilla, brown; patterned papers from Freinds Furever by We R Memory Keepers; stickers - We R Memory Keepers and Making memories; alphabet stickers - Authentique; chipboard letter - K & Co.; Pop Dots

Thanks for stopping by!!!

School Is Cool!

This is my second post today.

My friend Yolie sent me a super fun 6 X 6 paper pad called Hallpass by We R memory Keepers.
I just had to put it to use. I pulled out a cool "itty bitty" stamp set by Unity called Apple Of My Eye, my Rich Cocoa ink pad by Memento, a few Sugardot stickers and I was ready to start creating.

I thought I would link it up on the Unity Blog for their Friday Friends With Flair!!

Supplies used: card stock  recycled white; patterned papers from Hallpass 6 X 6 paper pad by We R Memory Keeepers; stamp - Apple Of My Eye itty bitty by Unity; ink - Rich Cocoa by Memento; Sugardot stickers in Delight by Prima; Pop Dots.

Have a fantastic weekend!!!

@ Cup of Thanks

I'm popping in my blog today to share a card I mad for the Paper Smooches Sparks Challenge.

The first week of the month is a Trend Watch challenge.

This week our inspiration is the following photo:

We are to create anything with FLOWERS as the focus or as part of the design! Follow it closely or use it loosely...just have fun!

For my card I used Paper Smooches Cyber Cafe stamp set and some paper from Chalkboard 6X6 paper pad by We R Memory Keepers. 

The paper I used for the cup has flowers and some pink similar to the pink in the photo. 

Supplies used: card stock - recycled white; patterned papers from Chalkboard 6X6 paper pad by We R Memory Keepers; stamps - Cyber Cafe by Paper Smooches; ink - Jet Black Archival; heart punch - $ bin at Safeway; Sugardot stickers in Delight by Prima; Pop Dots.

Halloween Cards For OWH

I'm popping in today to share another couple of cards I made for Operation Write Home.

I constructed quite a few Halloween Cards using OWH sketches last week. I was trying to get them done so I could mail them before their August 31st deadline.

Here is a card I made using sketch #156:

I chose some bright green card stock, some letter brads for my sentiment and a cute sticker by K & Co. to whip up this simple card.

Supplies used: card stock - green, orange, black; brads - Queen & Co.; sticker - K & Co.; ribbon - Michaels.

For my second card today I used sketch # 157 :

I went pretty simple on this card also, just using card stock, patterned paper, a stamp and some stickers.

Supplies used: card stock - black orange, tan; patterned papers from Heebie Jeebies by We R Memory Keepers; stamp - Martha Stewart; ink - Tuxedo Black by Memento; stickers - K & Co.

Halloween Cards for OWH

Yay, it's Friday and my birthday too!!!!!

My hubby is making me homemade pizza tonight!!! All my family is coming and we are going to have an awesome time :) Plus my Mom and Dad are taking me out to dinner tomorrow night to one of my favorite restaurants. Birthday weekends are the best!!!

I wanted to share a couple of Halloween cards I made for Operation Write Home. I know it is a tad early for Halloween, but they require the cards for Halloween to arrive to them by August 31st for shipping.

I used a couple of their sketches for my cards.

For the first card I used OWH sketch #154

Supplies used: card stock - black, orange; patterned papers from Nightfall by American Crafts and Tangerine from Poolside Collection by Lasting Impressions; scalloped circle and circle punches - Stampin' Up; Flair Button - Spooky by American Crafts; ribbon - my stash

My second card is from OWH sketch #155

Supplies used: card stock - blue, black; patterned paper - Goulish Ghosts in Spookville by We R Memory Keepers; embossing folder - Sizzix; border punch - Martha Stewart; stamp - Spooky House by We R Memory Keepers; ink Tuxedo Black by Memento; ghost die cut - Making Memories; Pop Dots

Be My Love Monster

I wanted to share a card I made for the Paper Smooches Sparks challenge blog.

This week is the Designer Drafts challenge. You can use the provided sketch either closely or loosely.

As you can see by my card I followed it rather loosely. I used stamps from Falling For You by Paper Smooches which my sweet daughter gave me for Mother's Day!!!! 

I stamped the monster on patterned paper so I could fussy cut him out. I also did a lot of masking on the sentiment stamps, so that I could get the words Be and My; and also make the Love in Love Monster red.

Supplies used: card stock - recycled white; patterned paper - Crawly from Heebie Jeebies by We R Memory Keepers; stamps - Falling For You by Paper Smooches; ink - Tuxedo Black by memento, Barn Red Distress Ink by Tim Holtz for Ranger; sequins - Martha Stewart; google eyes - Michaels; sewing machine.