Simple Band Aid Card

I kept this card very simple.

The card is the standard A2 size in vanilla cardstock.  I rounded the corners on a 1/4 inch setting with my Corner Chomper.

The little dots and lines border was done with a Stampin' Up Creamy Caramel marker.

The kraft layer was embossed with the Cuttlebug folder Heart Blocks.

The twine is by My Mind's Eye.

The adorable band aid stamp is from Stampin' Up's Patterned Occasions.  I stamped it in Creamy Caramel.  I attached them to pink cardstock first, and then trimmed the cardstock to fit and rounded the corners.  The stitching lines were done with a white gel pen.  As a finishing touch I added some Crystal Effects to the little hearts in the band aid centers.  It's subtle, but I do really like it.  Just a bit of shine and dimension without detracting from the stamp's design.

Thanks for visiting friends :)

Patriotic Card

It's time for another challenge over at Scrapbookaholic By Abby and this time around it's to use red, white, and blue.  

I kept my card very simple.

The front of the card is a shimmery red cardstock.

There's a blue layer that is 4 inches by 5 and 1/4 inches embossed with the Cuttlebug Stars folder.

There is a 1 inch strip of white cardstock punched with the Stampin' Up scallop border punch & accented with blue faux stitching lines.

I pleated some red grosgrain ribbon.

The embellishments are all from K & Company.

Be sure and head on over to Abby's blog to see the creativity of the entire design team and also to enter your own project for the chance to win a fabulous prize :)

Here's the basic rules:

Link your ORIGINAL post with your project up to Mr. Linky (on her blog)

Mention that your project is for her challenge

Project must be entered by the deadline before Mr. Linky closes.

Project must be on the challenge topic - this time around it's to use the colors red, white, & blue.

Have fun!

Sprinkled Gift Set - For Whimisical Wednesday Blog Hop

Hello everyone :)

Today the Whimsical Wednesday design team is being introduced!  We are having a blog hop to celebrate.  The upcoming challenges will be so much fun, so be sure to check back often so you can play along and win some awesome prizes.

For the hop today you will start at Whimsical Wednesday.  So if this is the first you're hearing of the hop head on over there to get started.  The Kraft Outlet is sponsoring today and you won't want to miss out on your chance to win a $20 gift certificate.  They are also offering a 10% discount to all the hoppers when you enter BLOGHOP at checkout.  Prairie Bird Boutique is also offering a bundle of Shabby Crinkled Ribbon for a lucky hopper.

If you're already hopping along you should have arrived from Roberta's Blog.

So, onto my project details:

Click on the photo to see it enlarged for detail.

My card is an unusual size.  It's 10 inches tall, and it's 4 and 1/4 inches wide when folded.  Basically I folded a full 8 and 1/2 by 11 sheet in half the long way, and cut an inch off the bottom.  I was going to use the full sheet, but I felt this size fit my image a little better.

The ice cream sundae was cut from the Sweet Treats cartridge at 10 inches. 

The glass is cut from a really cool paper that is sort of pealized and it's a lavendar color. I added some Diamond Stickles for an accent. 

The pink layer is embossed with the Spots and Dots Cuttlebug Folder.

The brown layer is completely covered in Glossy Accents and I added real sprinkles.

The top piece of whipped cream was embossed with the D'vine Swirls Cuttlebug folder.  There was a cherry in the original design, but I decided not to use it.

I had cut the banner along the bottom, and I made it wavy by curling it around a pencil.  The sentiment on it is stamped from a Hero Arts set called Cupcakes.

This box was cut from Tie the Knot at 8 inches.

All I did to embellish it was add little dots of Glossy Accents and put real sprinkles over them.  It did take a little time and patience, but I think it's a fun little detail that makes this project unique.

If you're ready to continue the hopping fun please head on over to Cathryn's Blog.

The April Bunny Blog Hop!

Hello everyone :)  I hope you'll join in on the fun of this fantastic blog hop!  There are some AMAZING prizes up for grabs so you won't want to miss out on your chance to win :)

I am the third stop on this hop.  If you'd like to start at the beginning please go visit Jacqueline now to see her project, and also to read about the fabulous give-aways she has in store for you.  

If you have already started the hop you should have just come from Becky's blog. 

 My project today is super simple!  It would be pretty easy to mass produce for a group :)

The bag was cut from Plantin Schoolbook at 7 inches.  

The bunny was cut from the Easter 2010 Seasonal Cartridge at 4.5 inches.  I ran it through the Cuttlebug folder called D'vine Swirl.

The bow on the bunny is also from the Easter 2010 cartridge, and also cut at 4.5 inches.   

I stamped "You're the Sweetest Thing" using a Close to My Heart set called Piece of Cake.  

For a quick finishing touch I added some green crinkle paper.  

I know there are a lot of fabulous prizes up for grabs today, but I have a tiny one to offer someone who stops by for a visit today :)  It's this cute little embellishment sheet from K & Company.

Isn't it darling?!  If you'd like a chance to win just leave a comment on this post.  When the hop finishes I will draw a winner.  You don't have to follow me, but if you won't be checking back to see if you won you should leave me an e-mail address so I can get a hold of you.  Of course, if you'd like to come back and visit that's awesome too.

If you're ready to keep on hoppin' please head on over to see Candace! 

Comments for this post are now closed.  Thanks so much for all the kind words :) 

Card Class I Taught

 

Here are some simple cards I taught in a class on Monday evening.  I did the class for some members of a local moms group for a nice moms evening out activity.  I figured a boy card, a girl card, and then a feminine thank you card were a good mix.

I'll keep these descriptions really brief today.

All Stamps from My Pink Stamper

Patterned Papers are all DCWV

I did die cuts with my Cricut for easy assembly

Airplane card - Airplane is from New Arrival and is on an Action Wobble.  I used the sentiment "You're my hero" as I intend to donate this card to a sick little boy, however the girls at the class chose the sentiment "Happy Happy Birthday" instead.

Monkey Card - Monkey is from Life's a Party, sentiment is on Nestabilities cuts.  It says "Celebrate Today" I know the light ink is hard to read when it's photographed. 

So Super Sweet Card - Heart and Flourish are from Straight From the Nest - I had to hand cut the pink heart away from it's flourish.  The embossing is the D'vine Swirls Cuttlebug Folder.  The border punch is Eyelet Lace from Stampin Up.

I feel like celebrating - I've got some fun news :)

Today is an exciting day for me because I get to make a special announcement!  I have been chosen to be a member of the Scrapbookaholic By Abby design team!  I will be having fun doing projects a couple times a month based on different challenges that Abby comes up with, and you'll be able to play along and join in the fun :)

Today Abby is introducing the entire design team!  There's a ton of talented ladies to bring you lots of inspiration.  I hope you'll go visit Abby now to see the whole line up.

Today I have used a fabulous digi from Kich N Bleus.  It's from their Celebrate Collection.  Be sure and stop by their store page if you're interested in viewing the designs for purchase, and you can check out their blog for fun and inspiration.  

The card is the standard 4 and 1/4 by 5 and 1/2 inch size.  The top is embossed with the Tiny Bubbles Cuttlebug Folder.  I used some stitched ribbon that came from the dollar section of Target.  I added a border along the bottom that was punched with the Fiskars Threading Water punch.  The border is about 1 and 1/8 inch tall, and stretches 4 and 1/4 inches across the card front.

I printed the image, trimmed it down to 3 by 4 and 1/4, and colored it in using mostly Stampin' Write makers from Stampin Up and a few Copics.  I matted it on some green cardstock that measures 3 adn 1/4 by 4 and 1/2.  I attached this with some pop dots to raise it up from the card base.

Thanks for visiting!  I hope you like my simple celebration themed card :)  Enjoy meeting Abby's new design team!  I can't wait to get to know them better myself.

Blueberry Pie Card

Isn't this such a fun card!  I made this for a challenge over at My Pink Stamper to make something super yummy.

I cut this adorable little slice of pie from the Smiley Cards cartridge.  I think it was cut at 2.5 inches.  I wanted it to look like blueberry pie, so I used blue paper and then embossed it with the Tiny Bubbles folder.  I was really tickled with that little detail.  I inked around the edges with a little light brown ink to give the image more depth, and I added some Fruit Punch colored Stickles to the cheeks for a touch of bling.

I matted the little pie on a pink piece, and then I matted that on a pale brown piece.  I went around and added pink dots with a marker.  After I attached the pie and layers to the card I decided to add a little bit of ribbon.  I believe it came from the Target Dollar Spot awhile ago.  I added brown stitching below the ribbon, and dark blue stitching and dots above the ribbon.  My final touch was to stamp "Sweet Thoughts of You" in Whisper White Craft Ink using a My Pink Stamper stamp.

I am really happy with this little card - it makes me smile :)  Thanks for stopping by to check it out!  Have a fabulous and very crafty day!

Blog Hop Projects & A Challenge for YOU! Win goodies :)

Welcome to the Love is in the Air Blog Hop.  Hosted be ME and featuring the fabulous stamps by Samantha Peyton of SP & Company.   This is the very first stop on the hop, so if you're ready to get started - you're in the right place :)

Hello everyone!  I am SO excited today.  There is a prize at EVERY stop on the hop - and the grand prize could be chosen from any of the blogs - which is any 2 SP & Company sets of your choice!

Today we are inspiring you with projects that have a love theme.  Valentine's, wedding, or anniversary type projects.  SP & Company has some new stamps out perfect for those types of occasions.

Be sure and hit all 7 stops, leaving comments to be entered to win prizes along the way.  After you gather all your inspiration come right back here and enter the challenge at the end of this post for yet ANOTHER chance to win! 

So, that's the hop basics - onto my projects!  I went ahead and made 2 for you today.

This first one is a mailbox from the Target $1 spot that I embellished with a whole bunch of SP & Company stamps.

The sets I used for the front are:

Lovely Labels - which I added Fruit Punch Stickles to

I Love Love - for the word Love 

Mix and Match Sentiments : Basics - to spell "This Valentine's Day"

The sets I used for the side are:

I Love Love - for the word on the flag and also the XOXOXO

Hearty Hearts Backgrounds - for the heart pattern on both sides of the paper

I also attached some cute pink ribbon to make the sides look a little more polished.

I also made a simple tag for you today using my Cricut along with my SP & Company Stamps.

I used the Sweethearts Cartridge

The frog is from page 42 - and is cut at 3.5 inches

 

The tag is from page 74 - and is cut at 5.5 inches

To embellish my froggie I used the Cuttlebug Folder Tiny Bubbles

I added some googly eyes, Gold Stickles for the crown, and drew a line to accent his mouth

I added a light blue strip of paper punched with Stampin' Up's Scallop Border Punch

I found the PERFECT sentiment for this little frog "Kiss Kiss" it's from Ultimate Sentiments I

So, whether you love to use your Cricut, or are more into stamping - or enjoy both like me you can do fabulous projects with SP & Company stamps :)

I am giving away Ultimate Sentiments I

All you have to do to be entered to win is tell me which of the two projects I shared today you like best.  It is best if you also leave a way for me to get a hold of you if you win.  Comments will be allowed on the 20th and 21st.  Winners for all prizes will be announced on Sunday, the 22nd. 

By commenting on this post you will also have an entry for the grand prize, which is any 2 SP & Company stamp sets of your choice!  That will be chosen at random from any of the blogs in today's hop!

Right below the blog line up is information on a challenge - but you will want to go gather inspiration and enter for your prizes at all the other blogs first - so here is the lineup.

Amber - Staying Crafty - you are here now, 

and can come back to complete the challenge later 

Next you are going to go visit Momo - Made By Momo

In case you want to see the rest of lineup here are the other gals that will come after Momo.  You won't want to miss anyone :)

Linda - Scrapcat Cards

Tracy - Craft Junkie Too 

Stephanie - Sea Steph's Creations 

Amy - Chomas Creations 

Samantha - Scrapmaster's Paradise

So, after all that fun and inspiration maybe you're feeling creative and would like to make a project of your own! 

I am issuing a challenge to you!  There are 2 parts to it.

Create a project that has some type of love theme, wedding, anniversary, Valentine's, etc.

It also has to have something to do with wrapping a gift, or holding something like Valentine cards or candy.  You can make a bag, a box, a tag, etc.  You can alter an existing item or make something from scratch. There are a lot of possibilities here!  No cards or scrapbook pages.

Here are the rules:

This must be a new project made for the challenge

If you are posting this from your blog say it was made for the challenge and link back to this blog

If you do not have a blog that is fine, use Photo Bucket, Flickr, or another hosting site

Follow the challenge guidelines for your project

When you have followed the above guidelines you can enter your project below for a chance to win...

Pretty Pendants

You will have about 1 week to enter your project. The link collection tells you how much time is left before it closes.  I will draw the winner the next day, at random.  Have fun and good luck! I can't wait to see your fabulous creations :)

You Deserve A Day Sprinkled With Fun!

I made this card for a couple challenges, and I just went nuts with the embossing!  *LOL*

The two challenges I am entering this in are:

Fantabulous Cricut - Challenge Me Monday - Sweet Shop

The challenge was to incorporate something sweet in your project.

My Creative Time - Imagine Nation Monday Challenge - Sweet/ Valentine

Besides the theme you must use an Imagine if you own one.  Since I don't own one I didn't use one.  Emma sweetly allows those of us who don't have one to still participate :) 

I used a standard sized card base in a vanilla color - this one opens from the top.  I embossed the top portion of the card with the Swiss Dots Cuttlebug folder.  The ice cream cone was cut from Sweet Treats at 3.5 inches.  

I embossed it with 3 different Cuttlebug folders.  Oriental Weave for the cone, Spots and Dots for the pink ice cream, and D'vine Swirl for the chocolate topping - although that part didn't photograph well it is visible in person.  I covered the chocolate topping with Glossy Accents to make it shiny.  Before it started to dry I added these little dew drops for sprinkles.

For the bottom portion of the card I used some pretty stitched satin ribbon.  I cut a tag from A Child's Year at 1 inch. Then I stamped a sentiment from a Hero Arts set called Cupcakes.   I added a little pink glittered brad.   I rounded the 2 bottom corners on a 1/2 inch setting with my Corner Chomper.  The last touch was some light pink stitching along the bottom of the card.

Yummy!  I am trying to participate in more challenges this year - I think these particular ones are making me hungry :)

Super Tweet Card for MPS DT Call

 

This is my submission for My Pink Stamper's design team call.  Her challenge was to use the colors green, pink, and brown - along with one color of your choice (I chose blue) and also to use your favorite cartridge.  I wouldn't say it's easy to pick an absolute favorite, but Create a Critter is so fabulous that I chose it as my fave - at least for today, when I'm working with another cartridge tomorrow that could change!  *LOL*

Here's the card details.

It's a 6 inch square card

Tree is at 5 and 1/2 inches - Create a Critter

I embossed part of the tree with the Swiss Dots Cuttlebug Folder

I added grass along the bottom that was created with a Martha Stewart punch.

Birds are cut at 1.75 inches - Create a Critter

One birdie is regular, and the other is flipped so they could face each other

To add a little something I used googly eyes, Cotton Candy Stickles, and a bit of pink bling

I stamped the sentiment from My Pink Stamper's Punny-Licious and cut it out into a rectangle

I used my paper piercer to put little holes in it, and threaded a little blue thread through it to form a sign

I used my paper piercer to make a hole in the tree and put a brad there to hang my little sign

I hope you enjoy this card, and I hope Robyn likes it.  She is always such a joy and an inspiration to so many people - I think it's wonderful she's giving everyone a chance to submit their work for the call!

Stockings Banner

 This is my 2nd post of the day - earlier I posted a video on how to make an embossed acetate pocket card with a window.  You may want to check it out - it's a cool technique.

This is my last project for Tracy, Miss Craft Junkie Too herself.  It was SUCH an honor to be chosen to participate in her blog and share these projects with her and her lovely followers.  I am so blessed and grateful for the opportunity!  When someone who's work you admire so much notices you like that it is an awesome feeling.  Thank you Tracy!!!!  Everyone, be sure and head on over to her blog today to check out the other designers final projects!

 Banners seem to be all the rage these days.  I have the perfect fireplace to hang one, and I thought why not make it look like stockings - the traditional thing to hang from your fireplace this time of year?

So, I found a stocking cut on Christmas Cheer.  It already included a loop as part of the cut that is perfect for slipping something through to hang the stocking.

You can click to see the details, but make sure and use your back button.

I cut out 6 of the stockings (you'll cut out however many you need to spell out your last name - or another word of your choosing) at 9 inches.  Cutting them at this size I was able to get 2 out of a 12 by 12 sheet.  I did do this on my Gypsy, so I'm not sure if it would cut both using the Cricut directly.  I used a DCWV patterned paper on the front, and some old cardstock layered behind for added stability. I actually went through my stash and picked some cardstock I'd gotten in stacks that I didn't really care for. This was a great way to use it up without wasting it or having to try and work with the patterns I didn't care for.

I cut out the matching layers for the white parts of the stocking.  There is a little nail as part of that cut, I used the hide contour feature to avoid cutting this portion.  After they were all cut out I ran them through the Cuttlebug Spots and Dots folder for a fun texture.

You can click to see the details, but make sure and use your back button.

I cut out all the letters to spell out my last name at 2.25 inches using the Storybook cartridge. 

I used some hemp, that I purchased in the Jewelry making section of Wal- Mart, to hang these.  You could use a variety of things like twine, thin ribbon, etc.

This was a pretty simple project.  It took only a short time to assemble it all and would be super easy for you to duplicate with just a couple hours to cut and assemble - so even at this late date you could whip one up for the holidays!

Embossed Acetate Glitter Pocket with Video

Hello everyone.  This is the last of my holiday themed cards to share with you.

In the video I will show you some various techniques, creating the frame on the front with a paper trimmer, cutting a window out of a card, doing some masking and of course making the embossed acetate pocket.  It did not photograph too well - it's very pretty snowflakes on the front.  It did show up pretty well while filming though - so you'll get a better look in the video.

Here's the inside of the card - I used masking to create the effect of dimension.

 The stamp set I used to create the trees you see inside the card is Ornamental Trees by SP & Company.

So, onto the video....

Winter Fun Penguin Card

 Today's card is a quick little something I whipped together. 

The sentiment is from the Winter Frolic Cricut Cartridge.  I used the Chomas Creations Gel Pen Holder and on of her pens.  So quick and easy.  I can't imagine trying to cut this sentiment that tiny.

I used the Cuttlebug Ice Crystals embossing folder for the background.  This folder is a bit harder to find in the US, but I was able to order mine from Custom Crops.

The ribbon was given to me in an assortment bundle - and it reminded me of icicles.

The penguin and snowflakes are from a stamp set called Penguin Love by There She Goes Clear Stamps.

I used the Nestabilities Labels One to cut out the penguin image.  

The snowballs are covered in Frosted Lace Stickles.  I like this color for snow because the sparkle is more subtle - it looks more like snow to me then say - the Diamond color.

Oh Christmas Tree

I purchased this Crafts Too brand embossing folder called Christmas Tree, the brand is based in the UK, but there are places here that sell them.  When I saw it - I immediately thought of using Stickles on it.  I bought some really special paper that has all kinds of interesting fibers in it and it's so soft - it feels almost like felt.  I embossed the paper, and cut around the tree.  Then I added the Stickles.

The patterned papers are by K & Company.  I used a stamp from Pink By Design set called Winter Fun for the sentiment, and a few buttons from my stash. 

Now I have to laugh because Oh Christmas Tree is one of those songs I'm always singing during the holidays, but I don't know the words!  Don't you just love & hate those songs at the same time?  Maybe this year I'll print the lyrics and actually learn it instead of humming the 75% of it I don't recall :)

Acetate Window Birthday Card!

 Oh I think this just turned out SO cool!  It all started because I recently did a make and take at Archivers where we embossed acetate.  So, I wanted to emboss some at home. 

I'm thinking of re-doing this on video.  If you'd like that please let me know in the comments :) 

I used the Cuttlebug Spots and Dots folder on a piece of acetate, and loved it.  So, I decided I wanted to be able to see confetti through it.  So, I attached another piece of acetate behind it, adding confetti inside, and then I had this cute little pouch with confetti in it.  I used red line tape for a strong hold.

I used my Gypsy to place a rectangle window in a card, although you can do this with a paper trimmer if you want - I just stink at that technique!  *LOL*  I attached the window behind it.

I wanted something pretty on the inside to see through the card, so I cut a cute little cupcake from the Sweet Treats cartridge and added some various colors of Stickles for bling, Cotton Candy, Lavendar, Magenta, & Yellow.

I stamped the sentiment from the SP & Company Ultimate Sentiments I set.  Using Elegant Eggplant ink from Stampin' Up.

I finished off by decorating the front of the card.  I used the Itty Bitty Bits set from Stampin' Up.  They are so tiny and cute, it took me a long time to fill the whole frame, but it was fun, and that makes this really one of a kind.  I was still using the Elegant Eggplant ink.  

Then I added Deep Plum Glimmer Mist.  I taped down the rectangle that cut out to make the frame, I put it over the acetate to avoid getting glimmer mist on it, but if you are duplicating this project you could also just glimmer mist BEFORE putting the acetate in and you wouldn't have to :) I just didn't know I was going to yet.

I rounded the corners and used Lavendar Stickles around the inside of the frame.

Wah - lah!  This fabulous card :)

Simple Holiday Card

This was such a quick and easy little card, it would be perfect to mass produce for the holidays!

I used the Scrapmaster's Paradise Color Combo # 73 as inspiration!  If you want to play along too you can win your choice of paper kit :)

I cut the card base at 3 and 1/2 inches square (when folded, so 3 and 1/2 by 7 before folding)

I used all SP & Company Stamps for this card.

I used Stitchery Doo around the edges in Real Red

I used the square from Mini Card Creations I in Certainly Celery

I stamped Tis The Season in Real Red using the Christmas Emma Set

I stamped a tree from Ornamental Trees using Mellow Moss - a slight change from Pear Pizazz

Then I put the card, just the front portion, in the Cuttlebug Swiss Dots folder and ran it through

This would go through the mail really easily, and is affordable too since it doesn't have embellishments.  :)

Summer Time Tag

I made this project for two different challenges.  The first is at The Cuttlebug Spot.  They have a challenge to do an embossed tag.

The second is at The Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Blog.  They are having a Summer Time at the Beach Challenge.

I used Very Merry Tags to make the base.  I welded two of them together with a little square from Planin Schoolbook.  I could also use this as a tiny card if I wanted to.  Sand is cut from Plantin Schoolbook.  The sun is from Create a Critter & the sunglasses are from Forever Young.

I used the embossing folders Spots and Dots (which my husband informed me makes my sun look as though it has chicken pox! *LOL*) Swiss Dots, & D'vine Swirl.

If you would like the cut file to duplicate this project quickly you can download it here.

Paper Baby Bouquet With Video

 I had a blast making this sweet little paper bouquet.  It wasn't difficult, but it was time consuming, and have TONS of adhesive handy :)  I used the Cricut and the New Arrival cartridge, but you could easily make a similar project for another occasion, or even using a circle cutter and decorative stickers or other embellishments.  Watch the video for details.

A Fun Cherry Hello Card with a Video

I really enjoyed making this card.  I have been just dying to make a card with cute cherries on it for a long time, but didn't have a Cricut image or a stamp that was what I wanted.  I got a stamp set not too long ago that had exactly the kind of cherries I've been hoping to get my hands on.

Check out the video for more information, including all the sizing :)  I tried something new this time by putting all the measurements on the screen instead of saying them so I wasn't so rushed while I was talking.  I hope that might be helpful if you decide to duplicate the card recipe and would like to take notes.

Special Card for My Pink Stamper w/ a Video

I made this very special card recently, and I sent it to Robyn.  We all know her as My Pink Stamper.  If for some reason you haven't heard of her you NEED to go check out her blog at mypinkstamper.com   Soon I will have a page of links that will surely include her :)

Robyn was one of the first bloggers I found and she inspired me so much.  Her projects are truly adorable, but often simple.  She really helps newer crafters or Cricut users out by slowly explaining each step of the process as she creates.  After finding her blog I discovered that Youtube is a wealth of crafty information and I found other bloggers too.  She is a big reason why I am blogging and having a blast making videos. 

Also, I just ADORE her for being so real, sweet, and honest.  She never claims to be perfect, and will happily show her little crafting mistakes on camera, never making a big deal out of things not being perfect. 

I have slowly been letting go of the perfectionist in me having 2 small children and crafting so much, it's been like therapy, and I thank her for telling all of us it's OK to have imperfect projects!  She is such a joy to watch.

I was completely honored and beyond excited when she mentioned me tonight in her live broadcast and showed this very card.  I just about died.  I ran down the stairs screaming to tell my husband and he thought something bad had happened because I was running so fast!  *LOL*

Thanks Robyn, you ROCK!!!!