Snow Boy Friend 35

Hi Everyone! I hope you are all having a wonderful day :) I had some free time to play with my crafty toys so I made this card. Sarah a t Live, Love & Scrap shared this super cute card, Sparklie Snowgirl Card & that is where I fell in love with these Snow Friends! I combined several challenges to make this card. In no particular order: For Sketch Inspiration, Splitcoast Stampers #258, SC258, For Color Inspiration, Embellish Magazine Color Challenge with Snowflakes and at Crazy 4 Challenges, the girls are challenging us to use SNOW on our creation this week, C4C15. It doesn't snow enough here in Phoenix to build Snow Friends - Do you build Snow Friends with your kiddos? Thanks for looking! Be Sweet!

Here is my Snow Boy Friend card:


I inked up a PTI Snow Swirls Snowflake image with VersaMark, stamped on the SU Chocolate Chip cs, then heat embossed using White Filigree embossing powder. I ran the PTI Lemon Tart cs through the Sizzix Big Shot Express using the Cuttlebug Snowflake EF for a little texture.I made my Snow Boy Friend using the Cricut Snow Friends cartridge. I cut my little guy 3" tall. I stamped his mittens & hat with SU Chocolate Chip ink applied to a PTI Bitty Dots Basics polk a dot image & added a bit of Ranger Antique Photo ink. The rim around his hat has some Martha Stewart flock on it but I wish I knew how to make it thicker! If anyone has suggestions, I would love to know your secret!!!

Ingredients Used: Stamps: PTI Snow Swirls, Bitty Dots Paper: PTI Kraft, Lemon, Aqua Mist, SU Chocolate Chip, Whisper White Ink: SU Chocolate Chip, Blush Blossom, Ranger Antique Photo, VersaMark Sprinkles: Cricut Snow Friends, SU Curly Label Punch, silver ribbon, brads, Martha Stewart Snowflake punches, Offray ribbon, Making Memories hardware, Cricut Expression, Filigree white embossing powder, Cuttlebug Snowflake EF, buttons from stash, PTI Aqua Mist ribbon, EK Success border punch, Martha Stewart flock

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Happy 12th Birthday Meri! 9

Happy 12th Birthday Meri!

Hi Everyone! The first pool party was a success!:) It is over 100 degrees here in Phoenix and our pool is 90 (with a little help from the solar panels! :) I love it warm and so do all these teenagers! :) I made this Happy Birthday card for my step daughter, Meredith, who is turning 12 on May 19th. Please keep in mind her favorite color is GREEN! This card is also my entry for "Challenge 51 Buttons Galore" that can be found over at http://www.aspoonfullofsugarchallenge.blogspot.com Thanks for taking the time to visit my blog. Comments always encouraged! :) Be Sweet! Until next time...

Ingredients used:

Paper: SU Certainly Celery, Whisper White, Pretty in Pink, Barely Banana, Old Olive, Pink Pirouette, Bazzill Bling White & Chiffon

Ink: SU Basic Black

Stamps: SU Greetings For You & God's Blessings, Studio G Alphabet

Sprinkles: Cricut Expression, Cricut Celebrations cartridge, Cuttlebug Scalloped Flower dies, EK Success Scalloped Flower & circle punches, Quickutz Stripes label embossing folder, Cuttlebug Swiss Dots embossing folder, Jo-Ann Craft Essentials Buttons, Offray ribbon

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Mother's Day Gift Bag Tutorial and Video 17

Mother's Day Gift Bag Tutorial and Video

Hi Everyone! I was very excited to create something using the Cricut Expression 12" x 24" mat in conjunction with the 12" x 24" Bazzill cardstock that I purchased from Ohmycrafts.com. I chose to make the Gift Bag from the Cricut Tags, Bags, Boxes & More cartridge for the special girls in my life that are Moms. :) I hope you find it helpful and useful! Thanks for stopping by and looking! Be Sweet! Until next time...

Instructions for the Large & Small Gift Bag, Tag Pocket and Note card:

1. Using the Cricut Tags, Bags, Boxes & More cartridge (p. 115), select the Giftbag, Real Dial Size, using the dial select 11.5".

2. Cut.

3. Being sure to line up "tick" marks, score bag.

4. Add Sprinkles & have fun decorating as you wish, then tape bag together, set aside. (I used 1.5" & 1.75" daisies & brads)

5. Using the Tags, Bags, Boxes & More cartridge (p. 112), select the Tag Pocket, Real Dial Size, using the dial select 8".

6. Cut then REPEAT step 3, set aside.

7. Using the Cricut Walk in My Garden cartridge (p. 82), select the Daisy, Real Dial Size, Quantity x 2, using the dial select 2".

8. Cut then REPEAT step 7 using various sizes for the daisy embellishment on the tag.

9. Attach Daisy with brad.

10. Tape Tag.

11. For Note Card, cut a 7" x 2" piece of cardstock, score at 3.5", decorate as desired & place in Tag Pocket.

12. Attach Tag Pocket with ribbon.

Instructions for the Small Gift Bag Tag:

1. Using the Cricut Tags, Bags, Boxes & More cartridge (p.92), select the Tag, Real Dial Size, using the dial select 2".

2. Cut & add sprinkles as desired. (I embossed the tag with the Cuttlebug Swiss Dots embossing folder & attached a daisy from WIMG cart.)

3. Attach tag to gift bag using cord / ribbon of choice.

Ingredients used:

Paper: Bazzill Peach Glow, Casa, Adobe, White

Ink: VersaMark, SU Pretty in Pink

Stamps: SU Darling Dots, All Holidays

Accessories: Cricut Tags, Bags, Boxes & More & Walk in My Garden cartridges, ProvoCraft Terrifically Tacky Tape, Making Memories Brads, Dashes, Dots & Checks Ribbon mlti-colored ribbon, SU silver cord, Cuttlebug Swiss Dots Embossing Folder

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Bunnies, Baskets, Chicks and More! 7

Hippity Hoppity Easter's On It's Way!

Hi Everyone! Can you believe all of us stampers are now hoppin' off to make Easter goodies already! I am working on a video tutorial for those who are interested in learning how to make the Easter baskets here on this post! Here are some of my creations, (the eggs and chicks on sticks were inspired from http://www.istampedthat.com) , I hope you like them! Be sweet! Until next time...

Supplies used:

Stamps: SU The Gifts of Spring, Fancy Flexible

Phrases, Inkadinkado Bunny

Paper: Bazzill Chiffon, Petal Soft, Heidi Grace Reagan's Closet, SU Old Olive, Soft Sky, Close to Cocoa, Chocolate Chip, Barely Banana, Certainly Celery, Pretty in Pink

Ink: SU Soft Sky, Barely Banana, Certainly Celery, Pretty in Pink, Chocolate Chip

Accessories: Cricut Expression machine and Celebrations cartridge, Cuttlebug Scalloped

Flower Die set, d'vine swirl & Swiss Dots embossing folders,

Spellbinders Labels 3 & Scalloped Ovals, SU oval punches, Scalloped Circle punch, Round Tab punch, Prismacolor Brown

pencil, Jo-Ann Craft Essentials silver brads, Dashes, Dots & Checks Ribbon multi-colored ribbon, SU paper piercing mat pack

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Scalloped Top Purse Tutorial and Video! 21

Scalloped Top Purse Tutorial and Video!

Hi Everyone! Well here it goes! Please be patient with me, this is ALL a learning experience!

Finished Purse measures 6 1/2" W x 4 3/4" H x 1 1/2 D

Using the Cricut Accent Essentials Cartridge, you will need to select the Shadow, Real Size, Shift Lock buttons for EVERY design. Always use the Real Size Dial to dial in the size for EVERY design.

1. On your Cricut Expression Machine, select

the Shadow, Real Size, Shift Lock and the

scalloped label design (pg 79). Using the Real Size dial in 4". Cut x 2. Repeat same steps for the next 2 layers, dialing in 4 1/2", then 5".

(Using the Cuttlebug embossing folder, I embossed the 4" layer prior to adhering to the other layers)

Adhere three layers together x 2.

2. After adhering layers together, trim 1/4" off of both side pieces, (provides flat surface for top flap of purse to rest on). Set aside.

3. On your Cricut Expression Machine, select

Shadow, Real Size, Shift Lock and the scalloped circle design (pg 37). Using the Real Size Dial, dial in 4". Repeat same steps for the next 2 layers, dialing in 5", then 6 1/2".

(Using the Cuttlebug embossing folder, I embossed the 4" layer prior to adhering to the other layers, I also used the In Stitch'z by Bazzill 8 x 8 circles template to pierce around the circumference of the 6 1/2" scalloped circle).

5. Find center of each scalloped circle,

(I have found that center point to be the groove that has 16 scallops to the right and 16 to the left)

score a line 3/4" to the right of this center point and to the left of center point.

6. Adhere all scalloped circles together.

7. Place XL eyelets where desired for handles.

(I placed the eyelets 3/4" in from both left and right sides). Cut 14" piece of 1" grosgrain ribbon for handle. Thread through one eyelet at a time and tie in knot. Make handle to desired length of your choice. Trim ribbon after tieing knots.

8. Measure 3/4 " up from bottom of 4" scalloped circle, pierce holes then place three brads. Center and adhere decoration to this side of flap (FRONT)

9. Repeat step 8 on other side but do not place brads at this time! Set aside.

10. Cut a piece of cardstock 8" x 7 1/2". On the 8" side, score 1" from each edge. On the 7 1/2 " side, score at 3" from each edge. Cut score lines that are at the center point as indicated on photo.

Fold box on score lines and using adhesive of choice, adhere sides together to make box.

11. On the inside of both sides of purse, lightly mark a line 3/8" from bottom of scalloped label. Using this line as a guide, adhere box to both sides.

12. Attach purse topper with 3 brads to one side. Use an adhesive velcro circle for closure.

I hope this helps! Please share your creations with me! Feel free to post any comments or questions you may have. Have a lot of fun decorating your purse!

Until next time...

Supplies used:

Stamps: SU Flight of the Butterfly, Time Well Spent

Paper: SU Almost Amethyst, Chocolate Chip, Bazzill Chiffon, generic watercolor paper

Ink: StazOn Timber Brown, VersaMagic Jumbo Java

Accessories: Cricut Expression, Cricut Accent Essentials Cartridge, Spellbinders Large and Small Scalloped Circles, CB Swiss Dots embossing folder, SU Water Color Wonder Crayons, Jo-Ann Craft Essentials antique brown brads, EK Success 2" paper punch, Martha Stewart classic butterfly punch, SU paper piercing tool set, We R Memory Keepers XL eyelet, Crop-a-Dile II, generic brown ribbon, clear embossing powder, Bazzill circle paper piercing template,

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Polk-a-dot Purse! 10

My Little Purse of Plenty!

Hi Everyone! I finally had the chance to make the coordinating purse/gift bag to hold the cards for my girlfriend! I was inspired by Becky's Top Note Purse Tutorial found at http://inkingidaho.blogspot.com. I needed a gift bag to hold standard 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" cards, so I got a little creative with the Cricut Expression, and altered her directions to make this size purse. I think this purse is so versatile, I call it "My Little Purse of Plenty!" I am sure it will look great in any color scheme and decorated for any occasion! I am looking forward to making this in many colors and blinged out! If anyone is interested in the altered directions for this size purse, please let me know and I will then post them! I hope you like it! As my mother-in-law would say, "Be Sweet!" Until next time...

Supplies used:

Stamps: SU Flight of the Butterfly, Time Well Spent

Paper: SU Almost Amethyst, Chocolate Chip, Bazzill Chiffon, generic watercolor paper

Ink: StazOn Timber Brown, VersaMagic Jumbo Java

Accessories: Cricut Expression, Cricut Accent Essentials Cartridge, Spellbinders Large and Small Scalloped Circles, CB Swiss Dots embossing folder, SU Water Color Wonder Crayons, Jo-Ann Craft Essentials antique brown brads, EK Success 2" paper punch, Martha Stewart classic butterfly punch, SU paper piercing tool set, We R Memory Keepers XL eyelet, Crop-a-Dile II, generic brown ribbon, clear embossing powder, Bazzill circle paper piercing template,

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Happy 1st Birthday Nolan & Colvin! 3

Happy 1st Birthday Nolan & Colvin!
Hi Everyone! Well my sweet Valentine (husband) surprised with a Cricut Expression for Valentines Day! Oh my gosh, I did not know what I was missing out on! I have been collecting all the different die cut systems such as Sizzix, Cuttlebug, Spellbinders, Quickutz and Bosskut for several years now and thought there was no way I would ever need another system! This Cricut Expression sure has opened a whole new world for me! My girlfriend's twin boys turned one year old this month, so I had a perfect opportunity to put my Cricut to work! I wanted to make them each their own unique card so this is what I created! I hope you like them both! Until next time...

Supplies used:

Stamps: SU Riveting, Lots of Thoughts

Paper: SU Chocolate Chip, River Rock, Blue Bayou, Whisper White, Soft Sky, Designer Paper

Ink: SU Chocolate Chip Classic

Accessories: Jo-Ann Craft Essentials antique brown brads, EK Success various flower and circle punches, CB d'vine swirl, tiny mosaic texture, tiny bubbles, swiss dots, Spellbinders Scalloped Rectangles, Scalloped Large and Small Circles, Labels 1, SU Paper Piercing tools

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