Thanks!

Hello there!  I have another card with a Heather Ellis digi image from the Pure Innocence line to share today.  Just love this cute image!  I'm sure one of my kid's teachers will be getting this one :-)

Recipe:
The Paper Studio - yellow patterned papers - single sheets
The Paper Studio - I Believe in Santa stack - red dot
DCWV - red glitter paper
George & Basic Shapes - thanks @ 1"
yellow grosgrain ribbon
Glossy Accents - on apple for shine
watercolor pencils
blender pen
Cuttlebug embossing folder - swiss dot
pop dots

Thanks for stopping by today!

Cindy---

I'm entering this card into the following:
 Creating From the Heart #18:  Anything Goes
 The Paper Nest Dolls #10:  Anything Goes
 Stamp & Create:  May Challenge - Spring colors
 Scrapper's Delights: #22- Anything Goes
 RRR #94:  Bright Summer colors and ribbon
 Open Minded Crafting #10:  Use some ribbon
 Glitter & Sparkle #84:  Female cards

Meljen's Designs Challenge #209: Mom

Hello there!  What an exciting day!  I've created my first project for Meljen's Designs for the new challenge that begins today.  The theme is Mother's day.  Easy, right?!!  I've used a cute image called Tiny Mouse Hugs.  Isn't it adorable??

Recipe:
5" square cardbase in white
Meljen's Designs digi image- Tiny Mouse Hugs
watercolor pencils
DCWV - The Preppy Princess stack - patterned papers
Stampabilities - Everyday Expressions stamps set
Plantin Schoolbook Cricut cart - heart @ 1"
organza rose ribbon
safety pin (I recycled this pin from new clothes - it was used to attach the tag)

Thanks for stopping by today.  Come and play along with us on the Meljen Designs challenge blog :-) 

Cindy---

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:
  Robyn's Fetish #210:  Mother's Day cards  --I Won a top pick :-)  YAY!!!
 Dream Valley # 81:  Anything Goes
  Crafty Girls # 17:  Anything Goes
 Crafter's Café #62:  Mom
  Penny's Crafty Challenge #176:  2 or more patterned papers
  Scrapper's Delights # 22:  Anything Goes
  The Paper Shelter #157:  Love is in the Air
  Suzy Bee's Bloomin' Challenge #27:  Anything Goes 
  Sister's of Craft #1:  Anything Goes
 

Birthday Confetti card

Hello there!  I have a fun birthday confetti card to share today.  I'm sharing this on the Scrapbook Blessings Club blog today as well.  I'm also entering this into the Catch the Bug:  Stella Says Sketch Challenge # 209 and Catch the Bug:  May Anything Goes Challenge.

Recipe:
The Paper Studio - Daydream Doodle stack - patterned paper
glitter paper
acrylic sheet - Oriental Trading Co.
Bugaboo Digi image - Girlz Celebrate
watercolor pencils
sequins
Glossy Accents
Elegant Edges Cricut cart - Circle2@3 3/4"  using the oblong frame feature
grey ribbon
pop dots
Cuttlebug embossing folder - swiss dot
silver gems

I adhered the sequins w/ Glossy Accents to the shadow piece and then sandwiched the acrylic piece between the shadow and the glitter oval frame to create a window look. 

Thanks for stopping by today! 

Cindy---

I won the Stella Says Sketch challenge....YAY!

I'm also entering this card into the following:
 Crafty Catz #229:  Anything but Square
 Quirky Crafts #9:  S is for... Sequins
 Card Mania #46:  Emboss it
 Come and Get It:  Anything with a Digi
 Crafting From the Heart #17:  Anything Goes
 FCCB #209:  Paper Fun

Scrapbook Blessings Club Challenge # 19: Card in a box

Hello there!  It's time for another challenge on the Scrapbook Blessing Club blog.  The theme is anything goes.  You have the option of following the video on the blog and making a card in a box for an extra chance at winning.  You can enter up to 3 projects.  This challenge runs until May 17th. 

Our sponsor for this challenge is DRS Designs. 

The winner will receive a $10 giftcard to their online store.

This is the second card in a box that I have made.  These are so fun to do :-)

Recipe:
I used a CCR file to cut the base of the box found here.  And the video is here.
DRS Designs stamps:  Frog Sunbather
                                     Snorkel Frog  Thank you DRS Designs for providing these for us to play with :-)
watercolor pencils
The Paper Studio - Daydream Doodle stack - patterned paper
The Paper Studio - tiny hearts embossing folder
Life is a Beach Cricut cart - beach ball @ 1 1/2", flip flops @ 1 1/2", palm tree @ 4", waves @ 3/4" & 1"
Impression Obsession - sentiment stamp
pearl bling

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

Cindy---

I'm entering this into the following challenges:
  Southern Girls:  Dots & Spots
  Crafty Hazelnut's May Patterned paper challenge
 Creative Fingers # 34:  Anything Goes
   Open Minded Crafter #9:  Sports & Activities

Cut It Up Challenge#44: Mother's Day

Hello there!  It's time for another challenge on the Cut It Up blog.  This time our theme is:  Mother's Day.  Easy, right?!  You have until May 14 to link up your project on the CIU blog.  Remember that you must use a die cut somewhere on your project.

And our fabulous sponsors for this challenge are:
Cute as a Button

Prize is $20 coupon code to the online store.

3 Girl Jam

Prize is $10 giftcard :-)

Recipe:
The Paper Studio - The Preppy Princess Stack- patterned papers
White glitter paper - frame
Heritage Cricut cart - cameo10 @ 4"
Elegant edges Cricut cart - Circle2@ 4 3/4" -using the oblong frame feature
Sophisticated Cricut cart - Mom @ 3/4" -using the Font2 shadow feature
Glossy Accents for the word 'mom' for shine (although it doesn't look like it, I used the same navy cardstock as the cameo for the letters)
white lace
white pearl bling
blush rosette bling
white tulle

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

Cindy---

Exciting news :-)

Hello there!  I am going to be guest designing for Meljen Designs for the next 3 months.  YAY!!  I'm so excited to be a part of this DT!!

Cindy---

More Post-It Note holders

Hello there!  I've got a few more Post-It Note holders to share today.  I've used some cute digis from Meljen's Designs.  Love these!

Recipe:
watercolor pencils
Diamond Stickles
The Paper Studio - Uptown Flair stack - patterned papers
Terrifically tacky tape - 1/4"
Mini gel pens -from Staples
3x3 Post-It notes
Meljen Designs -  Little Girl Bear Hugs
                             Teacup Mouse

Thanks for stopping by today :-)

Cindy---

I've entered this in the following challenges:
 Cupcake Inspirations # 258 Blush, Pistachio & espresso
 Scrapper's Delight #21:  Pretty pastels
 Penny's Paper Crafty #175:  Use Pastel colors
 ABC Challenge:  K is for Keep it Simple
 Paper Nest Dolls #9:  Anything Goes
 Sisters of Craft:  Blog launch - Anything Goes