Remembrance Day - Exploring Cricut

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For my Paper Playtime Autumn Colors Challenge click HERE

Happy Monday everyone!  It is a busy day here on my blog.  I have 3 posts going live today, so be sure to check them all out!  It is challenge day over at Exploring Cricut.  Today's challenge is to create a Veteran's Day project.  Now, in Canada, we don't have Veteran's Day, but we do have Remembrance Day, so I made a Remembrance Day project.  Here is what I came up with:

I found this project to be a bit of a challenge, I wan't sure which direction to go in, I decided simple was best.  "Lest we Forget" is from Gypsy Font - I did a bit of welding.  The poppy - which is a but lopsided, is 4 hearts from Cricut Craft Room basics welded together on my Gypsy.  The black centre is also from Craft Room Basics.  The paper and ribbons are from Michael's.

I hope you hop over to Exploring Cricut, see what the DT came up with and join us in our challenge this week!

A challenge or two for my card:
Gingerloft - no coloring allowed
One Stitch at a Time - anything goes
Card Makin Mamas - anything goes
Inspire Me Fridays - anything goes
4 Crafty Chicks - a day to remember
Die Cuttin Divas - anything goes
Make it Monday - anything goes

A la prochaine...

Umbrella Bear - Teddy Bear Parade Blog Hop

Happy Sunday 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 two of the Blog Hop, and if you have come from Miss Lucy's blog, then you are in the right spot.  Here is what I came up with:

Don't ya just love this little umbrella bear??  I cut her and all her accessories at 3 1/2 inches. The cardstock and the ribbon is all from Michael's.  I picked up the patterned paper at my LSS, and honestly can't remember who it's from, but I thought it was perfect for this card.  My bling is from Dollorama and the doodling is done with my Sakura Jelly roll pen.  The sentiment is from Flourishes April Shower's set and you can find it HERE. 

The next stop in the hop is Candice's blog, I know you will just love her cute project!  I have included a list of all the crafters who are playing with us today, just in case you get lost, and don't forget to come back tomorrow, when we'll have a whole new line up of people, sharing some BEARY cute projects :)

1. Lucy ~ http://love2createitall.com

2. Michelle - http://mumoftwoblog.blogspot.com

3. Candice - http://stampinpearls.blogspot.com 

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

5. Suzanne - http://www.zannieberry.blogspot.com

6.  Barbara - http://spotofsanity.blogspot.com

7. Sandra- http://365daysofcricut.blogspot.com/

8. Cathy - http://mimi2trentdrew.blogspot.com

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

10. Julie (Cricut Chick) - http://www.cricutchick.com

A la prochaine...

Beach Bum - Teddy Bear Parade Blog Hop Day 1

Happy Saturday 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 one of the Blog Hop, and if you have come from the beautiful and talented Mary's blog, then you are in the right spot.  Here is what I came up with:

Isn't he adorable??!!  I cut him and all his accessories at 3 1/2 inches.  The sun is from Doodlecharms and the clouds are from Hello Kitty Greetings.  The cardstock is a big mix of SU, Recollections, Cricut paper, Bazzil - hmm I think that's it ;)  I tore the layers at the bottom - I think they look lots like sand and waves.  I did some doodling around with my Sakura Jelly roll pens, but I just realised that I didn't doodle on the bear - GASP!  I always doodle on my die cuts - I will have to go fix that before I send anyone this card...  The perfect sentiment is from Cardz TV Stamps - A Day at the Beach, so many of the sentiments in that set would have been perfect for this card - I had a hard time narrowing it down to just one.  You can buy your set of these stamps HERE. 

The next stop in the hop is Elaine's blog, and I know you will love the fabulous project she created.  I have included a list of all the crafters who are playing with us today, just in case you get lost, and don't forget to come back tomorrow, when we'll have a whole new line up of people, sharing some BEARY cute projects :)

1. Janis ~ http://pausedreamenjoy.blogspot.com/  

2. Lucy ~ http://love2createitall.com  

3. Sheree ~ http://bootsandblingtime.blogspot.com/  

4. Laura W.~  http://scrappinsweetiesescape.blogspot.com  

5. Tara Barnes Bruening ~ http://www.craftindesertdivas.blogspot.com/ 

6. Tracy Matos ~ http://tracyscricutcorner.blogspot.com/

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

8. Kathi ~ http://blogbykathi.blogspot.com/

9. Mary ~ http://www.cardztv.blogspot.com/

10.Michelle - http://mumoftwoblog.blogspot.com (you are HERE)

11. Elaine - http://www.expressionsbyelaine.blogspot.com/

A la prochaine...

I'm So Thankful - Cardz TV Stamps

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For my PDE orange and brown post click HERE

Happy Friday! Today starts a brand new

Cardz TV Stamps challenge!

CTVS Ch#18 "I'm So Thankful"

Starts: Friday, Nov 2nd @ 12:00 am EST

Ends: Thursday, Nov 8th @ NOON EST

Details: Create a card, layout or craft project for Thanksgiving

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 9th @ Cardz TV

Here's my "I'm So Thankful" project:

Cute huh??  The adorable squirrel is from CAC2 and the shape he is sitting on is from Elegant Edges.  The patterned paper is from CTMH, and the cardstock is a mixed bag of CTMH, Recollections and SU.  The little brads and the ribbon are both from Michael's.  The sentiment is from Mary's Encouraging Thoughts stamp set.  You can pick up your own 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 cutie card:
Paper Pretties Wednesday - favorite stamp set (anything from Cardz TV)
Celebrate the Occasion - fall
Heck of a Challenge - shades of autumn
Kaboodle Doodles - fall themed
2 Sisters - fall colors
Hiding in my Craftroom - thankful
My Sheri Crafts - fall

A la prochaine...

Orange and Brown - Pause Dream Enjoy

For my Exploring Cricut post click HERE
For my Cardz TV Stamps post click HERE

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

Ch# 44:  Orange & Brown

Create any type of project featuring ORANGE and BROWN.

Starts: Friday, November 2nd 12:00 am EST

Ends: Thursday, November 8th, Noon EST

Winner (chosen by random.org) Announced: Thursday, November 8th late afternoon

Our Sponsor this challenge is

Dude Time Doodles
http://www.dudetimedoodles.com/
Prize: $10 Gift Certificate

Here is my ORANGE & BROWN project:

The tag is cut at 4 inches from Plantin Schoolbook.  The leaves are from Stretch Your Imagination using the silhouette feature - love that :)  The paper is from Doodlebug's halloween paper pad and the cardstock and ribbon are from Recollections.  I did a bit of doodling with one of my Stampin Up markers and used a sentiment from My Craft Spot's Happy Fall stamp set.

Enter your project below!
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A challenge or two for my little tag:
Crafting for All Seasons - falling leaves
Scrapalicious - fall
Stampavie and More - autumn
Cards Und More - fall
Use It Tuesdays - orange (paper - my name is michelle and I am a paper hoarder... )

A la prochaine...

Teddy Bear Fairy - Exploring Cricut

Happy Friday everyone!  This is my first of three posts today.  It is my day to share a project over at Exploring Cricut.  Here is what I came up with:

Isn't she adorable :)  I cut this little precious at 3 1/2 inches.  The mat she is on is from Cricut Craft Room Basics.  The patterned paper is old SU, that I have been hoarding.  The cardstock is all from Recollections and the buttons were from a pack I bought at Walmart.  I used some pink stickles on her crown and wand, and a little bling from Dollarama on her belt.  The sentiment is from Cardz TV Stamps - It's all About You.  You can pick up your own set HERE.

Be sure to pop by Exploring Cricut every day, there is a new project by one of our designers each and every day - I always find something inspiring there :)

A challenge or two for my card:

Crafts and Me - bling

Flutter By Wednesdays - open (fairy or butterfly)

Paper Pretties - bling

Papercraft Junkies - things with wings

There's Magic in the Air - pretty in pink

Totally Gorjuss - wings

A la prochaine...

A Beautiful Sole - Paper Playtime Anything Goes

Ch # 87 : ANYTHING GOES

Starts: Monday, October 29th 12:00 am EST

Ends: Thursday, November 1st Noon EST

Winner (chosen by random.org) Announced: Thursday, November 1st late afternoon

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!

Here is my project for this challenge:

Isn't it cute?  I made this as a birthday card for my brother in law's girlfriend.  She is a little bit of a shoe lover.  I love the embossing on the shoes - I always forget to use embossing on the die cuts in the card - I seem to only use it as a background.    Isn't the sentiment the perfect touch?  The paper is mostly from recollections, but I think the patterned paper is from Creative Memories.  The ribbon is from my LSS, and I think it is stunning!

Come play with us!
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A challenge or two for my pretty card:
Amusing Challenges - anything goes
Challenges 4 Everybody - anything goes
Card Crafters Circle - glitz and glamour
Fussy and Fancy - anything goes
Do You Stack Up - embossing
Make It Monday - anything goes


A la prochaine...