Crafty Catz Challenge # 253: Anything Goes

Happy Halloween!!  It's time for another challenge on the Crafty Catz Weekly Challenge blog.  This time it's an easy one--Anything Goes.  Our sponsors are:  Yours or Mine and Paper Nest Store.  I had fun coloring this cool digi :-)
  

 

Recipe:

Bugaboo Digi Stamps - Deacon Goth 

watercolor pencils

The Paper Studio - Grey chevrons

black glitter ribbon

Chic 'n Scary Cricut cart - skull border @ 1 1/2"

Impression Obsession - Halloween Party stamp set

pop dots

black bling

 

Thanks for stopping by today.  Come play along with us at Crafty Catz.

 

Cindy---

 

I'm entering this into the following:

Penny's Paper Crafty #201:  Anything Goes

Top Tip Tues - Chevrons

Digi Designs - Halloween

Die Cuttin' Divas #189:  Happy Halloween

Inky Impressions#183:  Halloween

Cut It Up Challenge #57: Tags, Tags, Tags

Hello there!  It's time for another great challenge on the Cut It Up challenge blog.  This one has to do with tags.  We want to see at least 2 tags.  And please use a die-cut on your project.  Our great sponsor is Pretty Cute Stamps.    The prize is a $15 coupon to their online store. 

I've made a meander book.  I got the idea by watching this utube video.  This is my second meander book.  I used double-sided paper to make things easier on this one :-)  And this little book is only 3x3 inches square.  Pretty cute, huh?!  I made this one for my son's school pictures.  It's the perfect size for those little wallets.  This one goes from Kinder to 5th grade.  He should be at the same school through the fifth grade.  (unless they decide to rezone--ah, I hope not!)  He's only in first grade so I will add the rest of the pics as I get them :-)  I'm planning on making one for my daughter, too. 

Okay, ready to meander through my book?? :-)

 

 

Recipe:
Echo Park Paper- Little Boy collection- all patterned paper and journal cards
Plantin Schoolbook - tags @ 2 3/4", 2 1/4"
Nate's ABC Cricut cart - Henry @ 1", K & 1 @ 2", 2-5 @ 1 1/2", st nd rd th @ 3/4"
Martha Stewart border punch - abc123
small circle punch
twine

Thanks for stopping by today.  Come play along with us at Cut It Up :-)

Cindy---

I'm entering this into the following:
 Penny's Paper-Crafty #201:  Anything Goes
 Double Click - Polka dots

Bugaboo Digi Stamps: Freebie Friday

Hello there!  Happy Halloween!  It's time for another fabulous Friday Freebie in the Bugaboo Digi stamp store.  This week the freebie is:  AKV Winter Sled.  Isn't she cute? 

Recipe:
Bugaboo Digi Stamps - AKV Winter Sled
watercolor pencils
Diamond Stickles
Recollections - Paddywack stack - pink paper
Core'dinations - green papr
Cuttlebug embossing folder- Seeing Spots
Tim Holtz sanding tool
bling
pop dots

Thanks for stopping by today.  Have a fun and safe Halloween :-)  Be sure and grab this cute freebie while you can!

Cindy---

I'm entering this into the following:
 Penny's Paper-Crafty #201:  Anything Goes
 Fitztown #59:  Distress with a Digi

Catch the Bug: Joy Fold Card Tutorial

Hello there!  I'm so excited!  I'm being featured over on the Catch the Bug challenge blog.  YAY!!  If you have made your way here from there thanks so much for joining me for this fun, Joy Fold Card Tutorial.

This is an easy card fold :-)  Here is the finished card.  I love, love this image.  It's so cute!

 

You will need 2 pieces of cardstock.  One cut at 4 1/4 x 6 1/4" and the other cut at 3 x 6".

 Score the 4 1/4 x 6 1/4 at 4 1/4".  Score the 3 x 6 piece at 3".  (sorry, score lines are really hard to see in the photo)

 Fold on the score lines.

 Add designer papers, an image and any other embellishments.  Or you could use double-sided patterned paper and this card would go together very quickly.

 Attach the smaller 3x3 flap piece to the center of the 4 1/4 piece as shown above. 

And it's just that easy:-)  I like to close mine with ribbon or twine. 

Recipe:
Joy fold card base - finished size is 4 1/4" square
Bugaboo Digi Stamp - Winter Birds - Friend
The Paper Studio - North Pole Production stack - all patterned papers
watercolor pencils
Diamond Stickles
white satin ribbon

I have a couple other cards using this Joy fold from past blog posts :-)

http://inlovewithpaper.blogspot.com/2014/10/bugaboo-digi-stamps-new-release.html

 

 

http://inlovewithpaper.blogspot.com/2014/08/do-you-wanna-build-snowman.html

Wow, I just realized I used similar colors on all three cards....LOL! 
Thanks for stopping by today.  Feel free to leave me a comment or follow me if you'd like. 

Cindy---

I'm entering this into the following:
 Crafter's Café #88:  Things with Wings
 City Crafter #235:  Stripes
 Love to Create:  139:  More than 1 fold
 Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge #200:  If you want to get ahead get a hat

Shaker Tag

Hello there!  I've got a cool shaker tag to share today.  I'm also the hostess on the SBC blog today.  Our Anything Goes challenge with the optional twist of making a shaker card/project has a few more days.  If you'd like to play along visit the SBC blog.  I love how this turned out and I hope to make more different tags for the holidays :-)

Recipe:
The Paper Studio - A Very Merry Christmas stack - red snowflake paper
Tags, Bags, Boxes and More Cricut cart - tag @ 4 1/2",  (I used the window feature to make the red frame :-)
Gingerbread Cricut cart - top hat @ 2" (this is layered on top of the frame/transparency)
red bling
transparency
foam tape
Impression Obsession - All I Want For Christmas stamp set
white grosgrain ribbon
Trendy Twine
red/white sequins

Thanks for stopping by today. 

Cindy---

Bugaboo Digi Stamps: NR

Hello there!  It's Tuesday and time for more fabulous new releases in the Bugaboo Digi Stamp store.  This week we are featuring a Merry Christmas digi. 

Recipe:
Bugaboo Digi Stamps
Gold Stickles
Diamond Stickes
Black grosgrain ribbon
DCWV - Glitz Glitter stack - black and white print
The Paper Studio - Simple Elegance stack - gold pp
pop dots

Thanks for stopping by today.  Be sure and stop in the store to check out all the new releases today :-)

Cindy---

I'm entering this into the following:
 Sparkle Creations # 48:  Anything Goes as long as it's Christmas

SBC DIY linky party

Hello there!  It's time for a fun linky party on the Scrapbook Blessings Club blog.  Anything DIY goes.  From crafts to DIY to recipes.  Link it all up :-)  I've got a DIY home décor project to share today.  I've used a 2 1/2 x 3 1/2" frame that I've painted black.  I found a bunch of these frames at Michael's in their $3 bins.  Because of their small size they are perfect to display on your dresser or nightstand to add a little holiday cheer. 

 

Recipe:
2 1/2 x 3 1/2" frame
black paint
white glitter paper
The Paper Studio - A Very Merry Christmas stack - all pp
'Tis the Season Cricut cart - trees @ 2 1/4"
Dress It Up- Christmas buttons
white sequins
Glossy Accents - to adhere the buttons/sequins
Trendy Twine

Thanks for stopping by today.  Now it's your turn to head on over to the SBC blog and link up :-)  Have a great weekend!

Cindy---

Bugaboo Digi Stamps: Friday Freebie

Hello and happy Friday :-)  It's time for another great digital freebie at Bugaboo Digi Stamps.  This time we're featuring Christmas Kids- Girl 3.   Isn't she cute?

Recipe:
Bugaboo Digi image- Christmas Kids- Girl 3
watercolor pencils
Diamond Stickles
The Paper Studio - Holiday Cheer stack & A Very Merry Christmas stack (red starburst pattern)-leftover scraps
TPC Studio - Christmas Greetings stamp set- sentiment
Oriental Trading Co- tinsel trim
pop dots

Thanks for stopping by today.  Be sure and pop over to the Bugaboo Stamp store and get your freebie while you can.  There are also some brand new releases waiting for you, too :-)

Cindy---

I'm entering this into the following:
 Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Extra - Anything Goes as long as it's Christmas

Crafty Catz # 252: Thank You

Hello there!  It's time for another great challenge on the Crafty Catz weekly challenge blog.  This time the theme is Thank You.  It's great to have a few thank you cards on hand when you need them :-)  Our sponsor this time is:  Mei Flower.

 

Recipe:
Bugaboo Stamps - Ladybug Fairy
DCWV - Honey Chic stack - purple patterned paper
Elegant Edges Cricut cart - scallops @3", 4 1/2" (using oblong feature)
Impression Obsession - Mini Messages stamp set
Glossy Accents - on the ladybug for shine
Diamond Stickles - on her wings
watercolor pencils

Thanks for stopping by today!  Come play along with us at Crafty Catz :-)

Cindy---

I'm entering this into the following:
 Little Miss Muffet #97:  Take me Down to the Woods --fairy
 Emerald Faeries # 60:  Things with Wings

Catch the Bug: SSS#217

Hello there!  It's time for another great sketch challenge on the Catch the Bug blog.  Here is the sketch this time:

And here is what I came up with:

Recipe:
Bugaboo Digi Stamp - Skelekidz Girl
watercolor pencils
DCWV - Ghosts & Goblins stack - black spiderweb paper
DCWV- Midnight Spell stack - purple paper, checkerboard paper (tombstone)
The Paper Studio - skull & cross bones
Happy Hauntings Cricut cart - graves 3 @ 4"
black tulle
Dress It Up - Halloween Grab bag - button
pop dots
bling
grey/white twine

Thanks for stopping by today.  Come play along with our sketch challenge on the Catch the Bug blog :-)

Cindy---
 
I'm entering this into the following:
 Fitztown #56:  Halloween using a digi element
 Faery Ink #2: Halloween  -  I made the Top 3 :-)
 Digi Choosday # 41:  Halloween
 Little Miss Muffet # 96:  Anything Goes w/Bugaboo
 The Paper Shelter #178:  Monsters or Mythicals
 Sentimental Sunday #229:  Too Cute to Spook

SBC Challenge #32: Shaker Card

Hello there!  It's time for another great challenge on the Scrapbook Blessings Club blog.  The theme is Anything Goes w/ the optional twist of creating a shaker card.  For a video on how to create a shaker card hop on over the SBC blog.  Our sponsor this time is:  Scrapping For Less and the prize is a pack of Doodlebug sequins.

 

Recipe:
Heather Ellis digi - Pure Innocence collection
Elegant Edges - fame @ 3 3/4"
Tim Holtz embossing folder - snow flurries
transparency
3/8" foam tape (cut in half lengthwise)
sequins
Impression Obsession - Snow Happy stamp set
Sew Easy glitter floss - mermaid

Thanks for stopping by today.  Come play along with us at SBC.

Cindy---

I'm entering this into the following:
 Crafter's Café #86:  Image w/a hat
 Sparkle Creations # 47:  Inspiration Photo

Catch the Bug Challenge: BINGO

Hello there!  It's time for another fun challenge on the Catch the Bug challenge blog.  This time we have a BINGO card to follow.  Pop on over to the blog and check out the card.  I've used:  4 layers, a witch, and glitter.  Love how this little witch turned out!!

Recipe:
Bugaboo Digi Stamps - JJ Broom Stick
watercolor pencils
Glossy Accents - glasses and potion bottles
Diamond Stickles - cape
DCWV - orange glitter paper
The Paper Studio - Black dot on Kraft paper
Teresa Collins - Haunted Hallows stack - orange print paper
black ruffled ribbon
Dress It Up - Halloween grab bag of buttons
pop dots

Thanks for stopping by today!  Come play along with us at Catch the Bug.

Cindy---

I'm entering this into the following challenges:
 Penny's Paper Crafty #199:  Anything Goes
 Crafter's Café #86:  Use an image w/a hat
 Digi Choosday #41:  Halloween
 Little Miss Muffet #96:  Anything Goes w/Bugaboo
 The Paper Shelter#178:  Monsters or Mythicals

Crafty Catz Challenge #251: Black + 1 other color

Hello there!  It's time for another fabulous challenge on the Crafty Catz Challenge blog.  Our theme is a color challenge this time.  Please use black and one other color.  You can use flesh tones for faces, etc on your images if you'd like.  Our sponsor this time is:  Stamping Boutique. 

Recipe:
Sassy Studios Designs - My Fair Lady
Impression Obsession - Mini Messages stamp set
The Paper Studio - black fibers
The Paper Studio - gem
watercolor pencils

Thanks for stopping by today!  Come play along with us this week at Crafty Catz.

Cindy---

I'm entering this in the following:
 Crafter's Café#86:  Image w/ a hat

Cut It Up Challenge # 56: Purple, Orange, Lime Green w/black

Hello there!  It's time for another great challenge on the Cut It Up Challenge blog.  This time we have a color challenge.  You must use a die cut and the following colors:  purple, orange, lime green and black.  Sounds perfect for Halloween projects.  Our fabulous sponsors are:  Avocado Arts - 1 stamp set and As Cute as a Button - $20 coupon code for online shopping--YAY!

 

Recipe:
DCWV - Midnight Spell stack - purple paper
DCWV - Ghosts & Goblins stack - green paper
Happy Hauntings Cricut cart - cat @ 3 1/2"
Elegant Edges Cricut cart - bird2 @ 5 1/4" (background black shape)
Cuttlebug embossing folder- houndstooth
big, glow-in-the-dark google eyes
Studio G stamp
The Paper Studio - zig zag ribbon
pop dots
Sew Easy floss

Thanks for stopping by today!  Come play along with us at Cut It Up!

Cindy---

Bugaboo Digi Stamps: NR

Hello there!  It's Tuesday and it's time for another batch of new releases at Bugaboo Digi Stamps.  The DT are featuring the Frame It - Witch Frog digi this time. 

Recipe:
Bugaboo Digi Stamp - Frame It - Witch Frog
watercolor pencils
Diamond Stickles
DCWV - Ghosts & Goblins stack - black web paper
black glitter ribbon
Tim Holtz Distress tool
Impression Obsession - Inner Witch (sentiment)
pop dots

Thanks for stopping by today.  Pop on over to the Bugaboo Digi Stamp store and check out all the new releases :-)

Cindy---

I'm entering this into the following challenges:
 Little Miss Muffet #96: Anything Goes -Bugaboo digi
 Paper Makeup Stamps #162:  Digi Makeover -use black
 Fitztown #57:  Anything Goes using a digi
 Faery Ink #2:  Halloween

Love Fall

Hello there!  I have a fun fall card to share today.  I created this using the SBC October Card Kit.  For more details on this kit please visit the SBC blog.

Recipe:
October SBC Card Kit
Plantin Schoolbook Cricut cart -  Circle @ 3"
Fiskars edge punch - scallop
The Paper Studio - leaves embossing folder
GlossyAccents to adhere the clothes pin

Thanks for stopping by today.

Cindy---

Catch the Bug Challenge: Theme - Fall

Hello there!  It's time for another great weekly challenge on the Catch the Bug challenge blog.  This time our theme is Fall.  I just love the colors of Fall. 

Recipe:
Bugaboo Digi stamp - Girlz - Fall Pumpkin
watercolor pencils
DCWV - Shimmer stack - burnt orange paper
DCWV - Sunday Afternoon stack - orange graph paper
Elegant Edges Cricut cart - Swirls2@ 4 1/2"
Cuttlebug embossing folder - houndstooth
corner rounder
Dress It Up - Fall Grab Bag of buttons
Jillibean Soup - twine

Thanks for stopping by today!  Come join in the fun over on the Catch the Bug blog :-)

Cindy

I'm entering this into the following:
  Tues Throwdown #216:  Button Up
  City Crafter # 232:  Leaves
  Little Miss Muffet #96:  Anything Goes/Bugaboo

Crafty Catz Challenge#250: Autumn

Hello!  It's time for another fabulous challenge on the Crafty Catz weekly challenge blog.  This time our theme is Autumn.  I just love this time of year.  Don't you?!

Our wonderful sponsors this time are:  Creative Classroom and Fred She Said. 

Recipe:
Fred She Said digi - Blue Jay
watercolor pencils
The Paper Studio - Burlap paper, Grey chevrons
Impression Obsession stamp set - Sentiments I

Thanks for stopping by today.  Come and play along with us at Crafty Catz :-)

Cindy---

Bugaboo Digi Stamps- Friday Freebie

Hello there!  It's Friday.  Whoo-hoo!  And that means it's time for a Friday Freebie in the Bugaboo Digi Stamps store.  This one is too fun and perfect for Fall/Halloween type cards. 

Recipe:
Bugaboo Digi Stamp- AKV - Witch Broom
watercolor pencils
Elegant Edges Cricut cart - bird2@4"
Core'dinations cardstock
The Paper Studio embossing folder - leaves
Cuttlebug embossing folder - flourish
Tim Holtz sanding tool
Impressions Obsession - stamp set (sentiment)
Dress It Up- fall buttons
Oriental Trading co - brads
white organza ribbon
brown/white twine
pop dots

Thanks for stopping by today :-)  Be sure and grab this cute freebie while you can!!

Cindy---

I'm entering this into the following:
 Tues Throwdown #216:  Button Up
 Little Miss Muffett #96:  Anything Goes/Bugaboo

Bugaboo Digi Stamps- New Release

Hello there!  It's Tues NR day at Bugaboo Digi Stamps.  We are featuring Frame It- Balloon Boy today.  Isn't he cute?!  To see more projects with him as the star, pop on over to the Catch the Bug blog.

Recipe:
Bugaboo Digi Stamp - Frame  It- Balloon Boy
watercolor pencils
Glossy Accents - on balloons
DCWV - All About Boys stack - star pp
Cuttlebug embossing folder - happy birthday
Trendy Twine

Thanks for stopping by today.  Be sure and check out all the new releases in the Bugaboo Digi Stamp online store today :-)

Cindy---

I'm entering this into the following:
 ABC Challenges: U is for Unique - Anything Goes

SBC Challenge#31: Upright Diamond Fold card

Hello there!  It's time for another great challenge on the SBC blog.  Our theme this time is as always:  Anything Goes.  You have the option of following the twist which is an Upright Diamond Fold card this time.  Hop on over to the SBC blog to watch the video on how to create this cool cardbase.

Our sponsor this time is Kenny K digis.  Thanks for letting the DT play with a few digis.  And this is what I came up with:

 

Recipe:
Kenny K Digi - Texting Diva
watercolor pencils
Plantin Schoolbook Cricut cart - blurbs @ 3/4", 1"
Recollections - Paddywack stack - all patterned papers
TPC Studio - Text tales stamp set
pop dots
sliver bling

Thanks for stopping by today.  Come play along with us on the SBC blog.

Cindy---

I'm entering this into the following:
 In the Pink #54: Fancy fold (using pink)
 Dis Digi Designs:  Girly
 Live & Love Crafts #28:  Pink
 Double Click aka Busy Bee:  Use Pink

Catch the Bug Challenge: Anything Goes

Hey there!  It's time for another great challenge on the Catch the Bug blog.  The theme this week is super easy:  Anything Goes.   I call her my Candy Corn girl :-)  I had a blast with her!!

Recipe:
Bugaboo Digi Stamp - Halloween Skelekinz topper
watercolor pencils
orange glitter paper
Paper Trimmings Cricut cart - corner spiderweb @ 1 1/2"
Impression Obsession stamp set - Halloween party (sentiment)
yellow button
Sew Easy floss
Glossy Accents - to adhere button
pop dots

Thanks for stopping by today.  Please come and play along with our Anything Goes challenge on the Catch the Bug blog!!

Cindy---

I've entered this card into the following:
  Fab 'n Funky # 231:  Halloween
  Red Rubber Inspirational #140:  Cute & Spooky
  Treasured Times Stamps #26:  Anything Goes

Cut It Up#55: Halloween - Anything but a Card

Hello there.  It's time for another great challenge on the Cut It Up challenge blog.  The theme this time is Halloween.  I love Halloween :-)  Your project needs to include a die-cut and this time it needs to be anything but a card.  No cards allowed....LOL!  Our sponsor this time is: Kadoodle Bug Designs and the prize is a $10 gift card.  YAY!

I had a lot of fun with this project.  I found a new shape on my Paper Trimmings cart that is so perfect for Halloween.  Squeal!  Love it when I find new goodies on my carts...LOL!

 

Recipe:

4" frame

black paint

Paper Trimmings Cricut cart - graveyard circle @ 3"

Plantin Schoolbook Cricut cart - circle @ 3 1/4", 1 3/4"

Chic 'n Scary Cricut cart -cat @ 2 (flip feature), scary @ 3/4"

pop dots

orange bling

 

Thanks for stopping by today.  Come play along with us at Cut It Up.

 

Cindy---

 

I'm entering this project into the following:

Crafter's Café #84:  Punches/die cuts

 Fab 'n Funky #231:  Halloween

Penny's Paper Crafty #197:  Use at Least 3 PP- (I used 5 :-)

Inky Impressions #179:  Anything But a Card

Crafty Catz Challenge #249: All Sentimental

Hey there!  It's time for another great challenge on the Crafty Catz blog.  Our theme this week is all about sentiments.  So put the focus on your sentiment this time.  Our great sponsor for this challenge is:  Bugaboo Digi Stamps.  YAY!

Recipe:
Bugaboo Digi Stamps - Birthday Cake Tag
watercolor pencils
Diamond Ice Stickles
Plantin Schoolbook Cricut cart - Circle @ 2 1/4"
Elegant Edges Cricut cart - Circle2 @ 2 3/4"
CB embossing folder - Seeing Spots
bling
Sew Easy floss - blueberry
pop dots

Thanks for stopping by today!  Come play along with us at Crafty Catz.

Cindy---

Too Cute!

Hello there!  It's Friday and time for another great Friday Freebie at the Bugaboo Digi Stamp store.  This week we are featuring Boo Halloween Princess.  Isn't she sweet?  I couldn't help myself--I went completely girly on this one...LOL :-)  Love her!

 

Recipe:
Bugaboo Digi Stamps - Boo Halloween Princess
DCWV - Honey Chic stack- all patterned papers
watercolor pencils
Diamond Stickles - crown, star, treat bag
Elegant Edges Cricut cart - loops @ 4 3/4"
Baby Steps Cricut cart - star @ 3 1/2", 1 1/2", 1"
Cardztv- Ticket Talk 2 stamp set (sentiment)
hot pink organza ribbon
pink lace trim
Sew Easy floss- limeade
pink see thru button
Glossy Acccents - on binky and to adhere the button
pop dots

Thanks for stopping by today.  Be sure and visit the Bugaboo Digi store to pick up your Friday Freebie :-)

Cindy---

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:
 Crafter's Café # 84:  Punches/die cuts
 Creative Inspirations #283:  Lovely lace
 Creative Knockouts #57:  Ribbon/lace
 Live & Love Crafts # 28:  Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
 Double Click Skittles:  Pink
 7 Kids College Fund #109:  AG w/ twist of ribbons or lace

SBC October Card Kit Reveal & Blog Hop

Hello and welcome to SBC's Oct Card Kit Reveal and Blog Hop!!  If you've hopped over from Marilyn's awesome blog you are on the right track.  If you've just joined the hop and want to start at the beginning go to the SBC blog.  If you leave comments on all hop posts you could win an October card kit :-)

And this is the card I created:

Recipe:
SBC October card kit.  All papers and elements you see are included.  For a complete look at the kit and a video, as well as details on how to purchase one, please visit the SBC blog. 

Thanks for hopping along with us today!  Your next stop is Carolyn's cute blog.            

Cindy