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FCCB #98 - Fun With Puns

2012-02-13T21:34:00.000-06:00

Hi All,

Challenge me Monday over at the

Fantabulous Cricut Challenge blog this week is to

'Include a funny title or phrase"

So, I came up with this.

I started with a green base cut from the

Elegant Edges Cricut Cartridge

(all the card stock is from Michael's Recollections paper stack).

I then resorted to my favourite cricut cartridge

Forever Young

and added this sentiment from

My Pink Stamper's - Pinka-licious stamp set.

thanks for stoppin' by...

2012-02-12T14:00:00.001-06:00

Hi all,

A friend of mine just lost her dad suddenly,

I wanted to let her know that I'm thinking about her in her time of loss.

So, I made this card for her.

To make this card, I started with a Bermuda Bay (retired) base,

then I coloured up this Apothecary Art label

using my Copic markers.

I cut out the label using the new

Labels Collection Framelits Dies.

The sentiment is from Lizzie Anne Designs - Au Naturale

I then used the Framed Tulips embossing folder

to cover the background and popped it up with pop dots.

These are all from Stampin' Up!.

Thanks for stoppin' by...

FCCB #97 – Love is in the air

2012-02-07T21:30:00.000-06:00

Hi All,

Challenge me Monday over at the

Fantabulous Cricut Challenge blog this week is to

"include a heart in your project"

I started out using this cut from the

Live Simply Cricut Lite cartridge,

and used this designer paper from

Basic Grey - Max & Whiskers 6 x 6 paper pad.

I always resort to this stack when doing masculine cards.

Instead of having the usual round dimples on mushroom caps,

I made them hearts. Also added glossy accents to the heart cutout that I used in the sentiment.

The card base is craft paper from Michael's

The sentiments are two combined from Stamping Bella and the Unity Stamp Co.

Hope you like!!

Thanks for stoppin' by...

Hello Friend!...

2012-02-01T17:42:00.000-06:00

Hi All,

One of my guy friends celebrated a birthday last week.

I noticed that I tend to do a lot of brown/ burgundy for my masculine cards,

but I wanted this one to be cheerful so I used this designer paper from this
paper stack by
My Mind's Eye - Fine & Dandy Boy.

The bird stamp is one I've had since I started stamping back in 2009.

Bloom - Paper Artsy.

I've been looking for a cloud stamp like this one for along time and

finally found this one at Michael's.

Snag'em Stamps Happy Camper collection - Imaginisce.
Only $1.50

The other sentiments are from various sets here and there.

On the inside it says 'Happy Birdy to you'.

My friend like the card and he had a happy birthday.

Thanks for stoppin' by...

#96 – Valentiny Cards

2012-01-30T20:49:00.000-06:00

Hi All,

This week's challenge over at the Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Blog,

is Valentiny Cards - Create a Valentine card thats 3"x3" card.

So... I started by using this frame from Elegant Edges Cricut cartridge
and added the heart from Home Decor Solutions to the centre.

I popped it up on a stamped script background and added the "Love" sentiment.

I added a bow with a button,

and stitching lines using a chocolate chip maker from Stampin' Up!.

Thanks for stopping' by...

#95 – Label It!

2012-01-24T19:03:00.002-06:00

Hi All,

The challenge over at the

Fantabulous Cricut Blog

this week is to

create a project using a label shape other than a plain circle.

Using Kate's ABCs and Elegant Edges cricut cartridges,

I came up with this motif to match this sentiment from

Hero Arts - Everyday Sayings

I chose this tag cut from

Tags, Bags, Boxes and More Cricut Cartridge.

The designer paper is new from

Basic Grey - Kissing booth

on an Early Expresso card base from Stampin' Up!

Ribbon and Brads from Michael's.

Thanks for stoppin' by...

Aged to Perfection!

2012-01-22T12:01:00.006-06:00

Hi All,

I thought I would share this with you.

I had this image colour up for a few months now,

but I just made a card with it this past week.

Glamour Girl Annette - Kraftin' Kimmie

Check out this technique I used for the background,

Gina K. Using up Scraps

The sentiment I used is from a set called Simple Thoughts,

the frame is from Stampin' Up's Four Frames

and I used the Curved Rectangles from Spellbinders.

Thanks for stopping' by...

#94 – Snow fun

2012-01-16T20:51:00.005-06:00

Hi All,

The Fantabulous Cricut Challenge this week is

include a snowflake or snowman on your project.

These cute little polar bears are from the

Cricut Lite Live Simply cartridge.

The card base is kraft and the designer paper is

from some winter stacks I had in my stash.

I added the sentiment from

Robin's Creative Cottage - Snowman's Prayer

and the snowflakes are from that same stamp set.

Thanks for stoppin' by...

Just back...

2012-01-09T09:54:00.005-06:00

Sunrise - Treasure Beach, Jamaica

Hi All,

Just got back last night from an amazing vacation

with my family in Jamaica.

The weather was warm and sunny and the scenery was to die for.

Now back to reality, I will continue to post as per usual.

Hope everybody had a merry, merry Chritmas,

And I'm wishing you all a Very, Very Happy and Prosperous New Year.

Thanks for stopping' by...

Let It Snow!

2012-01-03T07:22:00.000-06:00

A Happy New Year to all,

The challenge this week over at

Robin's Creative Cottage

is to make a project with snow or snowflakes on it.

I started out with a 4 1/4" x 4 1/4" card base.

I love this sentiment from Robin's Creative Cottage -

Snowman's Prayer. So I cut it apart to make the two.

(hope Robin doesn't mind).

The snowflake cut is from the

Potpourri Basket cricut cartridge.

I added some pearls and bling,

Martha Stewart baker's twine and

the paper is Basic Grey - Nordic Holiday

Thanks for stoppin' by...

Merry Christmas & Best Wishes for the New Year!

2011-12-25T01:00:00.001-06:00

Hi All,

Just wanted to wish you all a Merry Christmas

and a Happy, Happy & Prosperous New Year.

Thanks so much for coming back post after post

this past year and for your kind comments that keep me doing this.

I hope you continue to return in the coming year.

Thanks for stopping' by...

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Season's Greetings...

2011-12-21T17:23:00.005-06:00

Hi All,

Just a quick post today.

This is a simple card I made using some stamps that I had in my stash for years.

I white embossed the stars and tree and

Stickles for the small stars along with some

Martha Stewart baker's twine to add more colour.

This time of year is so busy, I hardly have time to post.

Thanks for stopping' by...

Holiday Treat Packaging (Video)

2011-12-13T08:00:00.001-06:00

Hi All,

Today (Tuesday) over at

Robin's Creative Cottage,

the challenge is to create a project showing how to

wrap holiday treats, gift bags, boxes etc.

Using this sentiment from

Gingerbread Holiday - Robin's Creative Cottage,

I made and decorated this box.

I used The Love you a Latte and Elegant Edges cricut cartridges.

This box is great for gift cards or small treats etc.

In a stamping group I attend, our demonstrator show us how to make this box.

(see videos below)

Just a short video showing a 360 degree view.

Thanks for stopping' by...

#90 - Rolling in Ribbon

2011-12-12T18:45:00.005-06:00

Hi All,

The Fantabulous Cricut Challenge this week is to

Add ribbon to your project

I love adding ribbon to my projects it just adds such girly flare.

I came up with this shaped card inspired by this sentiment from

Robin's Creative Cottage - Snowman's Prayer.

The tag is from

Tags, Bags, Boxes & More Cricut Gypsy cartridge

I used this plaid ribbon for the snowman's scarf

and ran his hat through my Cuttlebug

using the Tim Holts Bricked embossing folder for texture.

Thanks for stopping by...

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Christmas wreath...

2011-12-09T20:42:00.003-06:00

Hi All,

Another holiday card.

This image is from Stamping Bella.

The sentiment is a retired set from Stampin' Up! - Warm Words.

I used Liquid Applique for the snow and put some glitter on it while it was still tacky.

The supply list is below.

thanks for stoppin' by...

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Girly Wishes...

2011-12-04T17:00:00.005-06:00

Hi All,

My sister asked me to make her some holiday cards.

This is one of them

This image from Stamping Bella is not a christmas stamp,

but it lends itself to the season because of her boots.

I used my Copic Markers to colour her up.

The present she is holding in her hand is not part of the image.

It's from an old stamp set I had in my stash called Happy Presents.

(Unfortunately, I think its discontinued and I don't know what stamp company.)

The paper is from Teresa Collins collection called Christmas home.

All the supplies I used are listed below.

thanks for stoppin' by...

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Let it Sparkle!

2011-11-29T07:00:00.003-06:00

Hi All,

Today's (Tuesday) challenge over at

Robin's Creative Cottage

Let it Sparkle - project using glitter, jewels any bling!

The sentiment and the flourish on the cup is from

Robin's Creative Cottage Stamps - Snowman's Prayer

such a versatile stamp set, not just for the holidays.

This frame from Elegant Edges Cricut cartridge,

reminds me of a string of Christmas light.

I used this technique of embossing aluminum foil

for the background.

Thanks for stopping' by...

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Masculine Birthday Card..

2011-11-25T22:34:00.005-06:00

Hi All,

Just thought I would share this with you.

One of my girlfriends at work asked me to make a card for her husbands birthday.

I'm not good at doing masculine because there's not usually ribbons or bows involved.

Well, I came up with this and thought it didn't turn out too badly.

I added some copper brads from my stash to enhance the nautical theme.

Any ways...She loved it and her husband did too, so all went well.

I forgot to take a suitable picture, so I snapped one with my phone before I took it to work, that's why its in the plastic wrap.

thanks for stopping' by...

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Blog Hop Winner!

2011-11-23T21:06:00.004-06:00

Hi All,

Just a quick post today to say a GREAT BIG THANK YOU and to announce the winner of the Blog Hop last Friday.

I so appreciated all your encouraging comments and for playing along with

Robin's Creative Cottage Blog Hop.

The Lucky Winner of Snowman's Prayer:

#22

Lolis said...

Great card! the sentiment is just perfect for it! Love the lace! just became a follower.

floresrg4@aol.com

Thanks for playing along Lolis.

Please email me your mailing address at

sheila_veitch@yahoo.com

and I will send your stamp set to you.

If you would like to purchase these versatile stamps set you can link to Robin's Creative Cottage

HERE.

Thanks for stoppin' by...

#87 – Thank You

2011-11-21T18:38:00.006-06:00

Hi All,

The Fantabulous Cricut Challenge this week is to

Create a card or project with the words

“Thank you” (or “Thanks”) on it.

These delightful cherries are from the

Gypsy Wanderings Cricut cartridge

that came loaded on my Gypsy hand held.

The sentiment is a stamp set from

My Favorite Things called Feelin' Fruity?.

(I checked on there website but i couldn't find it so I think it may be discontiuned)

The base of the card is Kiwi Kiss card stock that I had in my stash. (Love this colour)

I stamped the background with my

Friend Definition-Hero Arts background stamp

and ran it through the cuttlebug using my

QuicKutz Polka Dots, Embossing Folder.

I added some bling and ribbon.

Thanks for stopping' by...

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Robin's Creative Cottage Stamp Release - Blog Hop

2011-11-18T07:00:00.011-06:00

It Blog Hop Day...!!

Hi All,
Welcome again, for Robin's first "Stamp Release Celebration" blog hop!
Each Design Team member will be featuring an original
project that includes one of the two new stamps sets
available today for purchase on Robin's blog.

If you've come from visiting Patty's blog at Crafty Kitten, you're in the right place!
If you've just happened across my blog and would like to play along for our
"Stamp Release Celebration", start at
Robin's Creative Cottage
Remember to check out each Design Team member's blog
for some awesome inspiration along with an amazing giveaway.
Each blog will have one of Robin's stamp sets
as a giveaway for one lucky winner.

Then hurry back to Robin's Creative Cottage
for the link up party where you can share your blog with all our viewers.
For my project I've created a card using a sentiment from Gingerbread Holiday
I used my Gypsy to weld the oven mit from
Savory Cricut Lite cartridge.
The card base is craft card stock and the designer paper
is a mat stack from My Mind's Eye called Dear Santa.
The little hearts stamped in Versa Mark,
are also included with the Gingerbread Holiday set.

You can win this absolultly adorable and versatile stamp set
by leaving a comment or becoming a follower

I'm last stop on this hop, so head back over to
Robin's Creative Cottage
for the link up party.

Robin's Creative Cottage Stamp Release - Gingerbread Man

2011-11-17T07:00:00.002-06:00

Thanks again for stopping by today...

This is day 3 of

Robin's Creative Cottage Stamps release.

So here I've created a card using the Gingerbread Holiday stamp set.

I cut this card by using my Gypsy and welding the ginger bread man from

"Just because" Cards Cricut Cartridge

to a rectangle to create a A2 (4 1/4" x 5 1/2") size card.

I used some Liquid Applique to add dimension to his eyes and mouth,

then outlined with a white gel pen and added stitching lines.

The designer paper is Nordic Holiday from Basic Grey.

The little ginger bread people and the candy canes

are also included in this stamp set.

Thanks for stopping' by...

Robin's Creative Cottage Stamp Release - Comfort & Joy

2011-11-16T07:00:00.001-06:00

Hi All,

I'm so excited to be posting today

because this is stamp release week for the brand new

Robbin's Creative Cottage Stamps

This week I will be show casing Robbin's Creative Cottage Stamps.

This sentiment is from the Gingerbread Holiday stamp set

(which will be available for sale on friday).

You will love this set. It is chock full of sweet holiday sentiments.

If you've been watching my blog for a while

you may see how much I like to create shaped cards.

I cut this sofa shaped card and the cushion from the

Love You a Latte Cricut Lite cartridge,

the designer paper is Nordic Holiday from Basic Grey,

I added some highlights with a white gel pen

and some faux stitching lines.

This sentiment "Sweetly created by:"

is also included in this stamp set

I stamped it on the back of this card.

The overall size of the card is approx. 6" x 5 1/4"

...come back again tomorrow for more ideas with these great stamps.

Thanks for stopping' by...

#85 – Book Lover (Video)

2011-11-08T20:55:00.005-06:00

Hi all,

The challenge over at the Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Blog

this week is to Create a project that has something to do with a book.

I remembered this cute image on the Kate's ABCs cartridge,

and how well it goes with this sentiment from Stamping Bella.

"A book is a gift you can open again and again"

Hope you like it!

Thanks for stopping' by...

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Life is How you Bake it!...

2011-11-06T22:51:00.005-06:00

Hi All,

Just a quick post today.

I made this card up a few weeks ago,

so I thought I would post it up.

I coloured her up with my copic markers and

added some sparkle to her eyes with crystal effects.

This image is Agnes from Kraftin' Kimmie.

Thanks for stopping' by...

#84-For the Birds...

2011-11-03T04:09:00.010-05:00

Hi All,

The challenge this week over at the

Fabulous Cricut Challenge Blog

was to Create a project with a bird

(or anything to do with birds, such as a birdcage) on it.

I used the Serenade Cricut Cartridge for all and

the card ended up being about 3.5" x 5.5".

The video below shows how it was done.

Hope you like it!

InLinkz.com

Thanks for stopping by...

Great News!

2011-10-28T07:30:00.004-05:00

Hi All,

I'm so excited...,

See the beautiful blinkie link above?....

It means that I'm part of the amazing design team for

Robin’s Creative Cottage Stamps

If you click on the blinkie above,

you can see what it's all about and join us,

as we embark on an amazing journey.
Take a look, You won't be disappointed!

Thanks for stopping' by...

Magical Day! My first video post...

2011-10-27T00:01:00.001-05:00

Hi All,

I've had this stamp set forever and have done nothing with it 'til now.

The images are so fantastic.

If you look close you will see many smaller images

with in the main image and I love that.

Because of the fantasy like element I thought it looked magical...,

hence the sentiment from Stamping Bella, "Have a magical Day"

The ribbon is a package of 12 that I picked up at

Winners and the button is from Zellers

Hope you like it!

Thanks for stopping' by

"Spooky Time"

2011-10-24T07:00:00.006-05:00

Hi All,

Another great challenge from the Fabulous Cricut Challenge blog.

I started out with the Ornamental Iron Cricut cartridge,

using my Gypsy, I welded an A2 size rectangle to the 2 gates.

I wanted it to look like the viewer is looking through a gate.

Theresa Momber over at Crafting the Web

has some great tutorials on how to make scenes like this

by masking off and applying ink with sponge applicators etc.

I used various distress inks from Tim Holtz.

I cut out the bats from the Wild Card Cricut Cartridge (pg.68)
The scary house stamp is just a $1.50 stamp from Michaels.
The picture below shows the sentiment hanging on the gate.

Thanks for stopping' by...

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#82 – Purple People Eater

2011-10-19T17:13:00.007-05:00

Hi All!

The challenge over at the Fabulous Cricut Challenge blog

this week was to:

'Create a project with the colour purple AND a monster or bug on it'

I love this little snail & frame from the Live Simply Cricut Cartridge,

and I thought it would be great for a belated birthday card.

The little bling on the eye and the ribbon are from our local Dollar Store.

Thanks for stopping' by...

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#81 – Décor and More

2011-10-16T21:08:00.009-05:00

Hi All,

I'm coming in just under the wire with this.

Over at the Fantabulous Cricut challenge blog this week,

the challenge was to "Create a project to hang on the wall".

I had a hard time with this one, this week because I usually make cards.

But today was my sister's birthday,

and yesterday she had asked me to make here a wreath for her front door.

So I came up with this

A detailed close up below.

I used my Gypsy Wonderings cartridge to cut out all those leaves

from Stampin' Up! card stock and designer papers.

I also ran some of the leaves through my cuttlebug using the script embossing folder

and then sprayed them all with Perfect Pearls Mist.

The ribbon was given to me on a gift I received,

I added a button and some twine to finish off.

Thanks again for stopping' by...

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Gift Card Set

2011-10-15T08:40:00.006-05:00

Hi All,

Just thought I would share this technique,

if you don't already know about it...

My brother-in-law is probably the only man I know,

that still writes letters and love to do so.

He celebrated a birthday back in August

so I made up this card set for him.

I did this using this method of

Clear Block Background Stamping from

Angie at Chic n' Scratch.

You can link to the video HERE.

I took various stamps and inks in my collection

and applied it to this method.

You do need clear acrylic blocks to do this.

I have the whole set from Stampin' Up!

Thanks again for stopping' by...

Time.....

2011-10-09T12:15:00.005-05:00

I saw this quote a few weeks ago and I thought how true,

and how it would be a nice sentiment on a card for a

friend who may need a little encouraging.

So I employed my trusty computer and printer to create it.

On the inside it says "hang in there!"

For the background I used Gina K's technique of

Using Your Scraps.

Thanks for stoppin' by...

MATERIAL GIRL paper pack	Kraft Card Stock	Cardstock - Black	Pink Cricut Expression	Forever Young
FANCY TAGS	3/8-inch Ribbon	INK BLENDING TOOL	ANTIQUE LINEN	Stampin' Dimensionals
ATG gun	Clear mounting Block	Zig	Uni-ball Signo Gel Pen White	Stamped Stitches

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Happy Fall Y'all! Challenge #80

2011-10-05T18:13:00.008-05:00

The Fabulous Cricut Challenge this week was to

create a project with a pumpkin on it.

I put this together using my fabulous Cricut and cricut cartridges.

Unfortunately, the stamp set I used is discontinued.

Thanks for stopping by...

Crushed Curry paper	6 x 6 BLISSFUL	Wild Card CricutÂ® Cartridge	Elegant Edges	Pink Cricut Expression
Branch Out - Retired	Clear mounting Block	Stampin Write Markers	Stampin' Dimensionals	ATG gun
Natural Hemp Twine

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Spoil Yourself!

2011-10-02T14:40:00.008-05:00

I made this card for my friend Adele,

of whom we both celebrated birthdays together last month.

The image along with the sentiment

is another one of my favourites from Kraftin' Kimmie.

I used Crystal Effects on the bubbles to make them shiny,

and the bling on the little chandilier is from the Dollar store.

All the supplies I used are posted below along with their link.

if you have any questions you can email me.

Thanks again for stopping' by...

My Minds Eye	Memento Black Ink	Brigitte	Various Copic Markers	Cuttlebug
Labels 14 Nestabilities	Decorative Label Punch	Paper Distresser	Stampin' Dimensionals	Crystal Effects
Scor-Pal!	Stampin Write Markers	Home Decor Cricut Cartridge	Pink Cricut Expression	Cutter Bee Scissors

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Besties Always!

2011-09-29T18:26:00.004-05:00

This is a cute little image from Kraftin Kimmie stamps,

that I coloured it up with my Copic markers.

The designer paper is Melody from Prisma Stationary.

The card base is Kiwi Kiss from Stampin' Up!

When I heard that the Kiwi Kiss card stock

was going to be discontinued I stocked up

because I love the colour so much.

So I have lots in spare.

The sentiment is from My Pink Stamper.

Thanks for stopping by...

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Give Thanks!

2011-09-26T21:25:00.005-05:00

This week's FCCB challenge #79 is Create a project with leaves on it.

So I employed my Gypsy Wonderings cricut cartridge to create this card, using Stampin' Up! card stock. The ribbon I used is May arts which I coloured with Tim Holtz Distress Inks.

This 4" square card is smaller thank I usually make.

Thanks for stoppin' by...

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FCCB Challange #78

2011-09-22T20:11:00.005-05:00

This week, Fabulous Cricut Challenge is

to create a pirate themed project.

So... from my Gypsy Wanderings cartridge,

I came up with this.

Hope you like it!

Thanks for stopping' by....

Mosaic Tile...

2011-09-17T20:22:00.019-05:00

I made this card because I wanted to try this

Mosaic Tile technique I saw on Dawn Olchefske's blog.

You can link to her very informative and inspirational site

HERE.

I coloured up the image on watercolour paper

with my aqua painter and Stampin' Up! markers.

The ribbon is Kiwi Kiss from Stampin' Up! also.

Here is a close up of the focal image.

Unfortunately, both stamp sets I used,

I've had for a long time and are both retired.

Bloomin' Beautiful - Stampin' Up! &

Salutations - Anna Griffin

This technique was surprisingly easy,

I hope you try it.

Thanks for stopping' by...

Stampin' Dimensionals	Journaling Tag Stamp set	Black Stazon	Textile Cuttlebug folder	Aqua Painter
Paper Distresser	Stampin Write Markers	Versa Mark Pad	kiwi kiss ribbon	Stamp-a-m-jig

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Twist & Shout

2011-09-15T21:02:00.009-05:00

This week's Fabulous Cricut challenge #77 was to

"Make some music".

Create a project with an instrument or musical notes on it.

So...using my Nifty Fifties cartridge, I came up with this.

Hope you like it!

Thanks for stoppin' by...

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A fun-Guy!

2011-09-11T15:55:00.002-05:00

I made this card for no particular reason

but I thought it's a good masculine card.

The card stock is just kraft paper from Stampin' Up!.

Thanks for stopping' by...

Basic Grey Paper Pad PYRUS

Designer Frames Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Die

You're a Real Fun-gi

Uni-ball Signo Gel Pen White

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ABC Challenge

2011-09-06T17:01:00.005-05:00

I made this card for the Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Blog.

this week's Monday challenge # 76 is Back to School,

so Use ABCs (letters) or 123s (numbers) on a project.

I came up with this. Hope you like it!

You can link to my supplies listed below.

Thanks for stopping' by...

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Thanks for your Support!

2011-08-29T19:08:00.005-05:00

Hi All,

I made this card from the Forever Young cricut cartridge.

so I'm going to post it in the Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Blog,

The designer paper is a Material Girl from Cosmo Cricket.

The sentiment is computer generated by me,

and punched out using the Jewellery Tag punch from Stampin' Up!

Thanks for stoppin' by...

Forever Young

ATG gun

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Happy Birthday Mom!

2011-08-22T12:17:00.005-05:00

My Mom turns 72 today.

She loves shoes, and handbags and hats,

so I made this card for her.

Using my Cricut,

I cut the image on pattered paper from the Kate's ABCs cartridge,

and used Elegant Edges cartridge for the background.

The stamp is Well Scripted from Stampin' Up!.

I some added some pearls and bling.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM!!!

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Its been Forever!!!

2011-08-20T18:51:00.002-05:00

I coloured up one of those cute little images

from My Favorite Things Stamps with copic markers.

They are called "a la mode".

This one is call "Miss you a latte".

I paired it with one of those

$1.50 sentiment stamps from Michael's

The background designer paper is Basic Grey.

thanks for stoppin' by...

...too many issues!

2011-08-13T17:41:00.003-05:00

I made this card for a friend of mine...

not to send it to her,

but I knew she had someone in mind

that she wanted to send it to.

She really appreciated it.

Love that sentiment...

I'm sure we all have someone in our life of which

we would 'cancel our subscription to'.

The stamp set is Domestic Goddess - There She Goes,

its chock-full of all kinds of funny sayings and sassy sentiments.

The designer paper is an 8 x 8 paper pad called

Seaside - October afternoon.

Kraft card stock & ribbon from Michael's,

and I coloured up the images with copic markers.

...hope you like it!!!

Thanks for stoppin by...

Thank you!

2011-07-24T15:55:00.003-05:00

I haven't posted for a while, had a busy past couple weeks.

Stamps & ink from Stampin' Up!

designer paper is Basic Grey & Stampin' Up!

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Blossom!

2011-07-18T19:36:00.002-05:00

Build-a-Blossom stamp set and punch.

Framed Tulip border embossing folder

These are all from Stampin' Up!

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Magical!

2011-07-09T13:38:00.002-05:00

I coloured this image with copic markers.

Rosabelle from Kraftin Kimmie Stamps

The paper is form Basic Grey's Infuse

and the card base is Cherry Cobbler Red.

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You're So Lovely!

2011-07-04T21:10:00.002-05:00

Stamp Set: So Lovely - Lawn Fawn

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The perfect Adventure!

2011-06-27T17:15:00.002-05:00

I made another card with this stamp set from Stampin' Up!

Its called On the Grow...Love it!

This time I used my aqua painter and Stampin' Up!

markers to colour the image.

The designer paper is from the

October Afternoon - Fly a Kite 8 x 8 paper stack.

card base is Stampin' Up! Cherry Cobbler

(I love this colour, it seems to go with anything).

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Stampin' Up! haul!

2011-06-25T12:11:00.004-05:00

Every year about this time the Stampin' Up!

ladies in our area have a garage sale.

Though most of the items are retired,

some of the products are current

and one can do very well at a sale like this.

Stamp sets from $2 - $15

and I also got the 2011-2012 catalogue.

The photo above is the result of my haul today.

fun times!

EnJoy the Ride!

2011-06-21T19:14:00.002-05:00

I made this card for my niece who just got her licences.

The image is Cruisabella from Stamping Bella,

and the modified sentiment is from My Favorite Things - Joy Ride

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Get Well...?

2011-06-16T18:32:00.004-05:00

I like this card...if I do say so myself!

I love the colours, the image, the paper....

This retired stamp set is from Close to my Heart - A Sip.

There's no sentiment on this card because I think it can be used for several occasions.

i used the rock & roll technique on the tea cup.

Ink & card base is Stampin' Up!

Designer paper is from Prima Marketing.

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Miss You!

2011-06-12T09:58:00.004-05:00

I made this card from

There She Goes - Daily Grind stamp set.

The set is chock full 'cafe type' images...

great for girlfriend cards.

The paper is October Afternoon - Fly a Kite 8 x 8 pad,

Stampin' Up! - Bermuda Bay for the base.

and fringe is My Mind's Eye - Lost & Found.

I Coloured up the image using copic markers.

All these items were purchased at my local stores.

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On The Grow - Best Wishes!

2011-06-09T18:00:00.004-05:00

I love this image from Stampin' Up's - On The Grow set.

so I made this card up just for the heck of it!

For the background I used Gina K's method for Using Your Scraps.

You can link to her video HERE

Note: there are 2 parts to this video.

The paper is Basic Grey and Stampin' Up!

Stampin' Up! crystal effects was used on the bottle.

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Mushrooms

2011-06-02T19:14:00.003-05:00

YeePee! my Mac is back!!

I made this card for a male friend of mine at work.

Those adorable mushrooms and frame are from the

Live Simply Lite Cricut cartridge.

The grass is from Plantin Schoolbook cartridge.

The paper is Basic Grey Max and Wiskers

6 x 6 paper pad.

...and of course on the inside it says -

"Happy Birthday to a very fun-guy"

p.s. the mushrooms had flowers attached but i cut them off since it's for a guy!

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Father's Day...

2011-05-31T19:29:00.002-05:00

Father's Day is fast approching...

A friend of mine at work, asked me to make a father's day card for her.

So I employed Gina K's technique for the wood grain effect.

You can watch her video HERE.

I used and old faithful stamp here called

Muskoka Moment - The Artful Stamper

The sentiment is Hero Arts.

p.s. Sorry if things look a little different...

my Macbook is on the fritz, so I'm using my old laptop.

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Splish Splash!

2011-05-28T10:44:00.004-05:00

Eleanor is another stamp by Kraftin Kimmie.

I coloured her up with my copics,

cut her out along with the bucket,

and with Stampin' Up! dimensionals,

I put her on an emblem (pg. 27)

cut from the Forever Young Cricut Cartridge.

The papers are October Afternoon-Seaside and Stampin' Up!

Button is Basic Grey,

sentiment is Warm Words - Stampin' Up!

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Quick Post of a Quick Card!

2011-05-24T18:54:00.005-05:00

I was over in Buffalo, NY this holiday weekend

and picked up the Nifty Fifties Cartridge for $29 at Joann.

What a deal!!!!

My friend at work is celebrating her 30th today,

so I had to make up a card quick.

She loves hamburgers, so when I saw this one on the cartridge

I immediately thought it would be perfect.

Added some Stickles to the candle and sesame seeds

and it was done. Quick and easy!

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Hey Glamour Girl!

2011-05-19T17:57:00.005-05:00

I'm really lovin' these stamps by Kraftin Kimmie.

This Glamor Girl is Annette.

I made this card with my niece in mind.

Cuz she is a glamor girl,

but her birthday isn't 'til later in the year.

The paper is the new Hello Luscious collection from Basic Grey.

And I used my Cricut to cut out the

frame from the Forever Young cartridge.

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