IO Stamps: Happy Birthday Challenge

This is a great challenge because who couldn't use another birthday card in their stash?  If you'd like to play along visit the Impression Obsession blog here.

Recipe:
My Mind's Eye - Partytime Stack - star patterned paper

Impression Obsession clear stamps from the set Birthday Cakes CL203.  You can shop online here.

Elegant Edges Cricut cart - Compass-Oblong frame @ 3 1/2"

Colored pencils, EK Success pink chalk (I used a makeup sponge to apply a very light coating of chalk to the cake image and surrounding circle), Glossy Accents to adhere the Diamond Dust around the frame, Fruit Punch & Diamond Stickles, pink organza ribbon by Ribbon Boutique (Hobby Lobby), pop dots and pink pearl bling.

Thanks for stopping by!  Good luck to all in the challenge.

CC Wkly Challenge #39: ABC, 123 & PK stamps Sketch #59: Buttons

For the wkly Circle challenge we were to use 2 Cricut images, A Bright Color,  and then 1 of something; 2 of something; and 3 of something ie...patterned papers, Cricut carts, embossing folders, etc.  And for the PK stamp challenge this sketch plus buttons. 

and my card:

Recipe:
DCWV The Grade School Stack - graph paper & green printed paper

Elegant Edges Cricut cart - doily -oblong @ 3 1/2"
Doodlecharms Cricut cart - apple @ 1 1/2"

Basic Narrows black grosgrain ribbon, pop dots, Oriental trading company buttons, DMC floss #333, Peachy Keen face stamp (3/4" used) from the Basic Paper Dolls Assortment set, Thanks stamp from Sudio G, white Marvy gel pen, Glossy accents on the apple face.

My apple is A Bright Color.  1=bow, 2=patterned papers, 3=buttons.

Thanks for looking!  Good luck to all in both of these fun challenges!

Cricut 360 #9: Relax

The challenge this week is to create a project that's all about relaxing!  So sit back, put your feet up, and have yourself a drink--on me :-)  LOL!!  Enjoy!

Recipe:

Nifty Fifties Cricut cart - martini @ 3 1/2"
Elegant Edges Cricut cart - Diamonds @ 4"

Cuttlebug embossing folder - Tiny bubbles

I used vellum for the glass.  I cut it using med speed and med pressure.  I like the shimmery see-thru effect it gives.  My Mind's Eye Lime Twist Life of the Party "Charmed" twine, pop dots, stamp is KI memories from the Birthday Verbology clear set, pink pearl bling, pink colored pencil, glossy accents to give the olive some shine.

Thanks for looking!  Good luck to all in this challenge!

Circle Sisters Blog Hop WINNER!!

Hello and thank you so much to all my new followers and all the beautiful comments from everyone! 

Okay, on to the winner....#50  Kelly Braund!!  Congrats!  I'll drop it in the mail as soon as I get your address.

Have a great day!

Cricut Circle Sisters Fall Blog Hop!

Hello and welcome to the Fall Blog Hop featuring some very talented Circle Sisters!

Okay, if you're hopping over from Tammy's blog http://www.scrapcavecreations.com/ then you are right on track.  If you've found this hop in the middle you will want to start at the beginning with Kristen's blog http://fantabulouslypink.blogspot.com/.

My five year old daughter actually inspired my project.  We were in the craft room cleaning out the closet and I found a wooden door hanger with an elf on it that says, "Santa's coming".  She colored it with markers and hung it on my door knob leading into my master bedroom.  I wanted her to wait until it was closer to the holidays but once she saw it she was having no part of it :-)

Recipe:
DCWV - Amber Autumn Stack - red & brown patterned papers

Tags, Bags, Boxes & More Cricut cart - door hanger @ 10"
MS Seasonal Cake Art Cricut cart - acorn @ 2 1/4"  (I used the negative space), leaves border1 @ 1 1/2"
Winter Wonderland Cricut cart - 'FALL' @ 1" using the shadow

Brown ink for the edges, pop dots, glossy accents to give the letters some shine, ribbons by The Ribbon Boutique. 

So, who wants CANDY????  Leave me a comment for the goodies in the photo below and I'll pick a random winner on Tues. 

 

Thanks for hopping along with us this weekend :-)  Your next stop is Paulette's blog http://scrapalette.blogspot.com/.

It's the BIG 4-OH for my Hubby :-) Happy Birthday!

This is just a really fun, summery card I did up for my husband's birthday!  I love how it came out!

Recipe:
A2 cardbase on Kraft

Life is a Beach Cricut cart - pineapple drink @ 4", '40' using the charm feature @ 1 1/4"
Plantin Schoolbook Cricut cart - circles to go behind the charms @ 1"

Cuttlebug embossing folder - diamonds in the rough

Brown ink for the edges, brown Zig pen, pop dots, Glossy accents for shine (cherries, lime slice), Diamond Stickles (40), My Mind's Eye Lime Twist Life of the Party twine in Happy Days.

Thanks for looking!  Have a great day!

IO Stamps Challenge: Thanks for Inviting Us Hostess Gift

This was a fun challenge!  I chose to decorate a candle for my hostess gift. 

Recipe:
4x6 pillar candle

DCWV -Amber Autumn Stack - brown and red patterned papers

IO stamp set Fall Borders CL136 (shop online here. )

Elegant Edges Cricut cart - Leaves -frame @4"
MS Seasonal Cake Art Cricut cart - Leaf border @ 3"

I used one of the fall border stamps to create a background for the frame.  And I used another stamp above  the red patterned paper.  Friskars edge punch, pop dots.

Thanks for looking!  Good luck to all in the challenge!