Pink Poinsettia - Cardz TV Stamps

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Happy Friday! Today starts a brand new

Cardz TV Stamps challenge!

CTVS Ch#20 "To Die For!"

Starts: Friday, Nov 30th @ 12:00 am EST

Ends: Thursday, Dec 6th @ NOON EST

Details: Create a card, layout or craft project using 
DIE CUTS FROM YOUR MANUAL OR ELECTRONIC CUTTING MACHINE

Prize: 1 set of Cardz TV Stamps of the winner's choice

(shop Cardz TV Stamps... HERE)

Winner (chosen by random.org) Announced: Friday, Dec 7th @ Cardz TV

Here's my "To Die For" project:

If you are a regular visitor to my blog, you will know that I do not own a lot of dies, but I wanted to branch out.  I found this gorgeous poinsettia die from Memory Box at my LSS.  I knew I needed it :)  My favorite poinsettia's are white with a little bit of pink, so I decided to make one of those.

I cut out the Poinsettia's with my Big Shot and inked the edges in pink.  The green leaves are also inked.  I cut the centre out of SU brushed gold and held it all together with a gold brad.  I tried them on two different papers embossed with Cuttlebug folders.   The sentiment is from my absolute favorite of Mary's "Classic Christmas"  I love every sentiment in this set!  You can buy your own set HERE.

Want to play with us? You can enter your project below or hop over to Cardz TV to check out what my Design Team Sisters have created and enter your project there!

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A challenge or two for my pretty card:
Crafts and Me - ribbon or trim
Inky Impressions - pastel christmas
Sisterhood of Crafters - embossing
Creative Card Crew - anything goes
Creative Craft Challenges - white on white christmas
Elke Kaart Een Feestje - non traditional christmas colors
Crafty Bloggers - christmas anything goes
Love to Create - non traditional christmas colors
Make it Monday - anything goes
Stampin Sisters in Christ - christmas card
Crimbo Cracker - anything christmas
Delightful Challenges - festively floral
In The Pink - it's going to be a pink christmas

A la prochaine...

Reindeer Crossing - Pause Dream Enjoy

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Happy Friday! Don't you just love Fridays? 
Today is the start of a brand new challenge at
Pause Dream Enjoy Challenges!

Ch#48: Forgotten Stash

Create any type of project using some of your Forgotten Stash.

Starts: Friday, November 30rd 12:00 am EST

Ends: Thursday, December 6th, Noon EST

Winner (chosen by random.org) Announced: Thursday, December 6th late afternoon

Here is what I came up with for this project:

I used a ton of forgotten stash for this one!  The patterned paper is from a christmas pad I bought a couple of years ago, I found it at the bottom of a pile of paper on my extra table - it's amazing how much paper I own...   The little gems had fallen off my table in behind a set of drawers that keeps more paper - I found them while I was straightening up and the reindeer is from Doodlecharms - it is a cartridge I haven't used in a while.

The tag is cut from Plantin Schoolbook.  The cardstock is all from Recollections and the ribbon is from Michael's.  I did some doodling around with my Sakura Jelly Roll pens and the sentiment is from Whimsical Designs Snow Much Fun stamp set and I embossed it with a white embossing powder.

Our Sponsor this challenge is

Cardz TV Stamps
http://www.cardztvstamps.blogspot.com/
Prize: 1 Stamp Set of the Winner's Choice

A challenge or two for my cute tag:
Creative Moments - anything goes
Stampin Royalty - tags
Through The Craftroom Door - anything goes
Crafty Boots - anything goes
Eureka Stamps - holiday fun
Lexi Creations - christmas


A la prochaine...

Hot Cocoa Holder

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Happy Friday everyone!  This is the first of 3 posts for me today, so be sure to check back often!  Today is my day to share a project over on Exploring Cricut.  Here is what I came up with:

I decided to make a cute little cocoa holder.  The cup is from Winter Frolic and the cute little face is from Wide Eyed Kids from Peachy Keen Stamps.  I kind of followed THIS tutorial from My Pink Stamper.

Here it is with the hot chocolate peeking out.  I think I am going to make these as little Teacher Gifts this year.  They are very quick and easy to put together and what could be better on a cold winter evening :)  The sentiment come from Whimsical Designs Snow Much Fun stamp set.

Be sure to pop by Exploring Cricut every day, there is always inspiration for you there!

A challenge or two for my little cocoa holder:
Simon Says - anything goes
Deep Ocean - pastel colors
Papertake Weekly - anything goes
Paper Pretties Monday - anything goes
The Pink Elephant - pretty packaging
The Paper Girls - christmas/winter


A la prochaine...

My Crazy Life...

Happy Thursday everyone!  Sorry this has been such a quiet week on my blog - I am in the midst of a CRAZY work schedule - 11 12 hour shifts in 15 days - I am barely able to get my kids to school and keep the house from being sucked into the void... I'm sure you know how it is...

I will have some projects in the next few days - 3 tomorrow, one Saturday and 2 next Monday, so after a slow week, the next few days - busy!  I hope you are all having a great time getting ready for the upcoming Christmas season!  I have so many fun things planned for the kids, that I can barely wait!

Here is a quick pick of the family that we had done during our family photo shoot last month - I can't believe how big my babies are!  Now to find the time to scrapbook this picture!

See you all tomorrow :)

A la prochaine...

Santa Tags - Pause Dream Enjoy Challenges

Happy Friday! Don't you just love Fridays? 

Today is the start of a brand new challenge at

Pause Dream Enjoy Challenges!

Ch#47: Anything Goes!

Starts: Friday, November 23rd 12:00 am EST

Ends: Thursday, November 29th, Noon EST

Winner (chosen by random.org) Announced: Thursday, November 29th late afternoon

Here is what I came up with for this challenge:

Cute huh?  I saw an idea similar to this on Pinterest last year.  The tag is cut from Plantin Schoolbook, the belt and buckle were shapes from George and Basic Shapes that I manipulated on my Gypsy Girl.  The pearls are from my local dollar store and the paper and ribbon are from Michael's.  The stamp is from My Pink Stamper.

Our Sponsor this challenge is

Cardz TV Stamps

http://www.cardztvstamps.blogspot.com/

Prize: 1 Stamp Set of the Winner's Choice

Come play with us!

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A challenge or two for my cute tag:
Crafty Creations - christmas is coming
Just Keep on Creating - christmas
Make it Monday - anything goes
Crimbo Crackers - christmas anything goes
DL Art - december holidays anything goes

A la prochaine...

Speaking of Christmas - Cricut Cardz Challenge

It's Wednesday! That means it's time for a brand new challenge at Cardz TV!

It's time for Cricut Cardz Ch#121.  

CCC # 121:  "Speaking of Christmas"

Make a CHRISTMAS card

using a Christmas Word or Phrase

from any Cricut cartridge(s),

and using any colors you'd like.

Ch Begins: Wed, Nov 21st @ 12:01 am EST
Ch Ends: Tues, Dec 4th @ Noon EST
Prize: 1 set of Cardz TV Stamps

Winner Announced Wed, Dec 5th @ Cardz TV

Here's my project I made for this challenge:

Both cuts on this card are from Joys of the Season - an oldie but a goodie :)  The paper is from SU, CTMH and Recollections.  I love the simplicity of this card, and the non-traditional Christmas colors.

I hope you all pop over to Cardz TV to see what the amazing and talented Design Team came up with, and make sure to play along with us.  I can't wait to see what you come up with!!

A challenge or two for my simple card:

Gingerloft - a touch of gold
Corrosive Challenge - things with wings
The Crafty Pad - christmas
Bloggers - birds of a feather
Try it on Tuesdays - christmas sparkle (the gold really shimmers in person)
Fashionista Challenge - blue christmas
Hooked on Crafts - christmas no red or green

A la prochaine...

Green Bay Packers Bear - Paper Playtime Anything Goes

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Paper Playtime starts a brand new challenge today!! 

Ch # 89

Theme: Anything Goes!

Starts: Monday, Nov 19th 12:00 am EST

Ends: Thursday, Nov 29th Noon EST

Winner (chosen by random.org) Announced: Thursday, Nov 29th late afternoon

Here is my project for today's challenge:

This is a card that I made for my dad's birthday.  He is a big Green Bay Packers fan, so this seemed the perfect fit!  I cut the teddy from Teddy Bear Cartridge at 3 1/2 inches.  The card stock is from Recollections and my scrap box.  The patterned paper is from an old Cricut paper pack and the ribbon is from Michael's.  The FABULOUS sentiment is from one of Cardz TV's newest stamp sets "Beary Sweet".  You can buy your own HERE.

Our sponsor for this challenge is...

The Robin's Nest

One winner chosen by random.org will receive a $15 Gift Certificate to their store!

Come play with us!

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A challenge or two for my football card:
Fab'n'Funky - bears
Little Scrap Pieces - use an animal
Make it Monday - anything goes
A la prochaine...

Happy Harvest - Exploring Cricut Thanksgiving

Happy Monday!  This is my first of two posts for today.  If you are looking for my Paper Playtime Anything goes project, please click HERE.  It is challenge day over at Exploring Cricut.  Today's challenge is to create a Thanksgiving project.  Now, Thanksgiving was 6 weeks ago here in Canada, so I decided to make a Harvest card - after all - that's what's Thanksgiving is celebrating the gifts of the harvest.  Here is what I came up with:

Isn't she cute?  I cut her at 4 inches from Simply Charmed.  The mat that she is on is from Elegant Edges.  The patterned paper and the brown card stock are from CTMH, the rest of the paper is from SU.  The brown ribbon is from Michael's.  The sentiment is from My Craft Spot's Happy Fall.  I did some doodling with my white Sakura Jelly Roll pen, and I inked the edges of the mat with my Walnut Distress Ink.  The little gems are from my local Dollarama.

Be sure to pop over to Exploring Cricut, see what the DT came up to inspire you, and remember to pop by there daily, there is new Cricut project EVERY day!  

A challenge or two for my cute card:
Challenges 4 Everybody - anything goes
Scrapper's Delight - thankful
Card Caravan Challenge - thankful

A la prochaine... 

The Stockings Were Hung - CTVS Scene It

Happy Friday! Today starts a brand new

Cardz TV Stamps challenge!

CTVS Ch#19 "Scene It"

Starts: Friday, Nov 16th @ 12:00 am EST

Ends: Thursday, Nov 22nd @ NOON EST

Details: Create a card, layout or craft project with a 
SCENE FOR THANKSGIVING OR CHRISTMAS

Prize: 1 set of Cardz TV Stamps of the winner's choice

(shop Cardz TV Stamps... HERE)

Winner (chosen by random.org) Announced: Friday, Nov 23rd @ Cardz TV

Here's my "Scene It" project:

This is a step card, which was easy peasy to make :)  The teddy is from Teddy Bear Parade, the fireplace is from Joys of the Season, and the stockings are from Doodlecharms.  The sparkly patterned paper is from my craft box, it is from an old christmas paper pad I had - it might be old DCWV... not sure :)   The card stock is from Michael's.

Here is a side view.  I doodled around with my Sakura Jelly Roll pens, and the perfect sentiment is from Cardz TV Stamps "Christmas Joy".  You can buy your own set HERE.

Want to play with us? You can enter your project below or hop over to Cardz TV to check out what my Design Team Sisters have created and enter your project there!

A challenge or two for my step card:
Crafty Catz Challenge - sparkle
Raise the Bar - bear
Milk Coffee Challenge - more than 1 fold
Paper Crafting Journey - anything goes
Divas by Design - anything goes
Bearly Mine - pink christmas
Crafty Sentiments - christmas
Crafty Bloggers Network - anything goes for christmas
Make it Monday - anything goes

A la prochaine...

"Moo"chas Gracias! - PDEC Thank You

Happy Friday! Don't you just love Fridays? 
Today is the start of a brand new challenge at
Pause Dream Enjoy Challenges!

Ch#46: Thank You Projects

Create a THANK YOU Project.

Starts: Friday, November 16th 12:00 am EST
Ends: Thursday, November 22nd, Noon EST

Winner (chosen by random.org) Announced: Thursday, November 22nd late afternoon

Here is my project for this challenge:

Kinda cute, huh??  The tag is from Plantin Schoolbook and the cow is from Birthday Bash - he is supposed to be holding a "10" but instead he is holding a heart from Doodlecharms  - much more appropriate for a thank you tag ;)  The patterned paper is CTMH, the cardstock is mostly from Recollections or random stuff from my stash boxes.  Ribbon is from Michael's and the buttons are from Walmart.  I did some doodling around with my Sakura Jelly Roll pens - cause I seem to need to doodle up everything these days :)  My awesome sentiment is fro Cardz TV Stamps "Farmyard Funnies".  You can pick up your set HERE.

Our Sponsor this challenge is



Mark's Finest Papers & Stamps
Prize: What a Fox Stamp Set

Come play with us!
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A challenge or two for my cute tag:
Broken Box Stock - thank you
Craft Punked - anything goes
Simon Says Stamps - thank you
The Three Muses - animal magic
Shopping our Stash - thank you
Lexi's Creations - thank you
Paper Pretties - use buttons
The Paper Girls - thank you
Amusing Challenges - thank you
Sentimental Sundays - thank you 

A la prochaine...

Java Nice Day - PDE Challenges Food and Drink

Happy Friday! Don't you just love Fridays? 
Today is the start of a brand new challenge at
Pause Dream Enjoy Challenges!

Ch#45: Food & Beverages

Create any type of project featuring 
FOOD and / or BEVERAGES.

Starts: Friday, November 9th 12:00 am EST
Ends: Thursday, November 15th, Noon EST

Winner (chosen by random.org) Announced: Thursday, November 15th late afternoon

Our Sponsor this challenge is

Fresh Brewed Designs
http://freshbreweddesigns.com/
Prize: 3 digis of the winner's choice

Here's my project for this challenge:

Isn't my tag cute?  The tag is from Plantin Schoolbook.  The coffee cup is from Love You Latte - I just love that cartridge, I think I need to use it more!  The sentiment is from Cardz TV's Brew Ha Ha - you can buy your own HERE.  The paper is mostly from Recollections or some random paper from my scrap box.  I doodled around with a SU marker, I stamped the sentiment with some Tim Holtz Walnut Stain Distress Ink.

A challenge or two for my cute little tag:
Paper Crafting Journey - anything goes
Simply Create - anything goes
For Fun Challenges - hot or cold
My Time to Craft! - pink and brown

A la prochaine...

Thanksgiving - Cricut Cardz Challenge

Happy Wednesday everyone!  It is challenge day over at Cricut Cardz Challenge.  Mary challenged us to come up with a Thanksgiving card.  Here is what I came up with:

Cute, isn't it??  I cut the turkey at 3 1/2 inches from Create a Critter 2.  I doodled around on him with my Sakura Jelly Roll pen.  The paper is a mix of SU and Recollections and the patterned paper is old Creative Memories.  The ribbon is from Michael's and the buttons are from Walmart.  The sentiment is from Miss Emma's Small Talk set.  You can find it HERE.

Pop on over to Cardz TV and check out what the Cricut Cardz Challenge DT came up with.  I can't wait to see what you come up with :)

A challenge or two for my turkey:
Great Impressions - celebrating the season
Stampin Sisters in Christ - thankfulness
The Paper Players - give thanks
The Squirrel and the Fox - flowers, hats or horses
Totally Gorjuss - anything goes with a button
Bloggers - give thanks
Broken Box Stock - thanksgiving
Poodles Parlour - thanksgiving
QKR Stampede - thanksgiving
DL Art - holiday from Oct, Nov or Dec
Dutch Dare Challenge - thankful
Eureka Stamps - thanksgiving

A la prochaine...


A la prochaine...

Got Game? - Teddy Bear Parade Blog Hop Day 3

For Paper Playtime's Autumn Colors click HERE.
For Exploring Cricut Veterans Day click HERE.

Happy Monday everyone, I am BEARY happy to see you!  Welcome to the Teddy Bear Parade Blog Hop!!  A bunch of us, fell in love with the Teddy Bear Parade Cricut Cartridge when it was released, and Miss Janis came up with the brilliant idea to have a blog hop with all our fellow teddy bear lovers, so here we are!  It is day three of the Blog Hop, and if you have come from the talented Sharon's blog, then you are in the right spot.  Here is what I came up with:

I am the wife of a Steeler's fan, the mother of a Dolphin's fan, and am a Jet's fan myself - I decided to make this cute card for my hubby.  I cut my Steeler and all his accessories at 3 1/2 inches.  The cardstock is all from Recollections.  The patterned paper is really old Creative Memories - yes, I know I have a problem - I think there might be a suppost group...  The doodling is done with my Sakura Jelly Roll pens and the sentiment is from a new set that Mary created called Fun and Games.  It will be available soon in her store, which you can find HERE.

The next stop in the hop is Jessi's blog blog.  I have included a list of all the crafters who are playing with us today, just in case you get lost.  I hope you have loved all the cute project we shared with you over the last three days - I think this is one of the cutest cartridges Cricut has come out with, and I think it's possibilities are endless!!  I will be creating much, much more with this adorable cartridge!

1. Lucy ~ http://love2createitall.com

2. Crazyabout Cricut ~ http://crazyaboutcricut.blogspot.com/

3. Melissa ~ http://melissa-moecreations.blogspot.com/

4. Gloria~ http://www.girliascards.com/

5. Sarah -http://sarahvaitstamps.blogspot.com

6. Sandy S. - http://simplycraftycreationsbysandys.blogspot.com

7. Rachelle L.-http://creationsbyrachelle.blogspot.com

8. Sharon ~ http://meemeescreations.blogspot.com

9. Michelle - http://mumoftwoblog.blogspot.com (You are HERE)

10. Jessi -http://mylifeinartsncrafts.blogspot.com

A challenge or two for my Football Player:
The Crafty Pad - anything goes
ATC's and Cards with Attitude - anything goes with a sentiment
Card Crafter's Circle - patterned paper
Chocolate, Coffee and Cards - stripes
Clearly Inspired - critters
Raise the Bar - anything goes
Forever Friends - anything goes

A la prochaine...

Fall Fun - Paper Playtime

If you are looking for Day 3 of the Teddy Bear Blog Hop click HERE.
For my Exploring Cricut Veterans Day project click HERE.

Paper Playtime starts a brand new challenge today!! 

For Ch # 88 

Theme: Autumn Colors

Starts: Monday, Nov 5th 12:00 am EST

Ends: Thursday, Nov 15th Noon EST

Winner (chosen by random.org) Announced: Thursday, Nov 15th late afternoon

Our sponsor this challenge is...

The Scrapbooking Queen's Royal Castle Shoppe
One winner chosen by random.org will receive a 4-pack of Action Wobbles!

Here is my project for this challenge:

Cute, isn't it?  I cut the card and base from Birthday Bash,  The acorns are from Create a Critter 2.  The paper and ribbon are from Michael's.  I embossed the acorns with Cuttlebug's bubble embossing folder.  The faces are from Peachy Keen's Princess Faces.  The perfect sentiment, which I stamped in Versa Mark and embossed with white embossing powder, is from Cardz TV Stamps Fall Fun set.  You can buy your own right HERE.

Come play with us!
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A challenge or two for my card:
Catch the Bug - anything goes
Craft Punked - fall/thanksgiving
Wags'n'Whiskers - fall colors
DRS Designs - autumn greetings
Card Cupids - happy fall y'all
Lia Stampz - autumn colors
One Crazy Stamper - anything goes
The Cupboard Trilogy - halloween/ autumn

A la prochaine...