Snowman Tags - Cardz TV Day 2

Happy Saturday everyone!  It is the second day of the "Dreaming of a White Christmas" over at Cardz TV.  With Christmas drawing ever closer, I am spending most of my crafting hours making gift tags.  I decided to make one that fits perfectly into this challenge.  Here they are:

Aren't they adorable??  I love them :)  I have a dozen of them finished, and another dozen in mid production.  Here is a closer look.

The tag is cut from Wrap It Up and the snowman is from Hello Kitty Greetings.  I embossed the background with the Cuttlebug snowflake folder.  The ribbon I used is from Michaels as is all the paper I used.  The twine is from Doodle Bug Designs.  The "for you" is from Christmas Joy, I also used the "to" and "from" on the back side - I should have taken a picture of that, sorry...  You can get your own set HERE.

Pop over to Cardz TV and play along with us - you could win a set of Mary's stamps, and who wouldn't love that??!!

A challenge or two for my cute tags:
Addicted to Stamps and More - bingo - embossing, free and ribbon
City Crafter - snowman and non-traditonal colors
Craft-room Challenge - make a tag
Flourishes - non-traditional christmas colors
Crafty Boots - christmas
The Crazy Challenge - christmas time
Catered Crop - gift tags
The Crafter's Cafe - tags 
Guylou's Inimitability - snow
Jellypark Challenges - tag it
QKR Stampede - snow, snowmen, snow balls etc
Raise the Bar - let it snow
Stampin for the Weekend - let it snow
A la prochaine... 

I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas - Cardz TV Stamps

Happy Friday! Today starts a brand new

Cardz TV Stamps challenge!

CTVS Ch#21 "I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas"

Starts: Friday, Dec 14th @ 12:00 am EST

Ends: Thursday, Dec 20th @ NOON EST

Details: Create a card, layout or craft project for 
CHRISTMAS WITH SNOW, SNOWFLAKES, OR A SNOWMAN

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 21st @ Cardz TV

Here's my "I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas" project:

Are you as in love with this as I am?  I am so thrilled with how this came out!  All the Cricut cuts are from Doodlecharms - one of my first cartridges.  I created a shape card with the shadow on my Gypsy Girl - I love her!!   I used the blackout feature to cut out the snowman, and stamped his face from Peachy Keen's Happy Lashes.  I did some doodling with my Sakura Jelly Roll pen.  The stamp is from Cardz Tv's Christmas Joy set, and you can get your own right 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 shape card:
Inky Impressions - use something old (doodlecharms cartridge)
Stampin Royalty - christmas/ winter
The Perfect Sentiment - christmas
Bearly Mine - anything goes
Die Cuttin Divas - christmas spirit
Loves Rubber Stamps - let it snow
Papelitos Stamps - something with a touch of red
Top Tip Tuesdays - christmas
ABC Challenges - let it snow
Tammy's Scrapin Corner - christmas shaped card

A la prochaine...

Snowflakes - Pause Dream Enjoy

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

Ch#50: SNOW!

Create any type of project featuring SNOW.

Starts: Friday, December 14th 12:00 am EST

Ends: Thursday, December 20th , Noon EST

Winner (chosen by random.org) Announced: Thursday, December 20th late afternoon

Here is what I came up with today:

Isn't it CUTE!!??  I love how this turned out.  The tag is cut from Plantin Schollbook, the big snowflake is from Wrap it Up and the little snowflakes in the background are from Doodlecharms.  I used Peachy Keens "Happy Lashes" on the big snowflake, and colored it up with my SU markers and chalks.  I inked the edges with my Faded Jeans distress ink.  I doodled around with my Sakura Jelly Roll pens.  The sentiment is from Cardz TV's Christmas Joy stamp set, and you can buy your own HERE.

Our Sponsor this challenge is



Fresh Brewed Designs
http://freshbreweddesgins.com/
Prize: $15 Gift Certificate

Come play with us!
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A challenge or two for my cute tag:
Dragons Dream Tag It On - christmas
Freshly Brewed - christmas
Tanda Stamps - chilly colors
Craft-room Challenge - make a tag
Crafty Sentiments - snowflake
Craft You Passion - stitching
Incy Wincy - christmas with snowflake
Lexi Creations - snow
Come and Get It - tag you're it
Quirky Crafts  - christmas tag

A la prochaine...

Blue and White -Pause Dream Enjoy

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

Ch# 49: Blue & White

Create any type of project featuring BLUE & WHITE.

Starts: Friday, December 7th 12:00 am EST
Ends: Thursday, December 13th, Noon EST

Winner (chosen by random.org) Announced: Thursday, December 13th late afternoon

Here is what I came up with for today's challenge:

I cut the tag from Plantin Schoolbook.  I embossed the snowflakes and sentiment with Versa Mark and clear embossing folder, and inked the tag with some blue distress ink.  The snowflakes are from an old SU set that I had never used, and the sentiment is from Cardz TV Classic Christmas - I just LOVE that set :)

Our Sponsor this challenge is

Mark's Finest Papers & Stamps
Prize: Train Talk Stamp Set

Come play with us!
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A la prochaine...

'Tis the Season - 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#122.  

CCC # 122:  "Tis the Season"

Make a card

using the CARD FEATURE 

from any Cricut cartridge,

and using any colors you'd like.

Ch Begins: Wed, Dec 5th @ 12:01 am EST
Ch Ends: Tues, Dec 18th @ Noon EST
Prize: 1 set of Cardz TV Stamps

Winner Announced Wed, Dec 19th @ Cardz TV

Here's my project I made for this challenge:

Sorry, I know the color is a bit off in this picture, the light is hitting the inside of the card, and it is shining through the cut out.  I cut this card from Stretch Your Imagination, using the card feature.  I sized up the holly on my Gypsy girl so that it would fit on the card portion.  The sentiment is from Cardz TVs Classic Christmas.  You can buy your own set HERE.

The paper is mostly from Recollections, and I pop dotted the the holly off the card base, and highlighted the little berries with my Sakura Jelly Roll pen.

A challenge or two for my card:
Die Cuttin Divas - holiday spirit
Everybody Art Challenge - christmas
Shopping our Stash - winter holiday (I used an old cricut cartridge and paper from my stash)
The Stamping Boutique - christmas card
Top Tip Tuesday - christmas
Tuesday Throwdown - white christmas
Hooked on Crafts - christmas
Lexi Creations - christmas

A la prochaine...

Christmas Colors - Paper Playtime

If you are looking for the Exploring Cricut Christmas Card Blog Hop click HERE

Paper Playtime starts a brand new challenge today!! 

For Ch # 90
Theme: Christmas Colors
Starts: Monday, Dec 3rd 12:00 am EST

Ends: Thursday, Dec 13th Noon EST

Winner (chosen by random.org) Announced: Thursday, Dec 13th late afternoon

Here is what I came up with:

Do ya love it??!!  I sure do!  I bought a foam wreath base at Michael's and wrapped it in green yarn.  I decided to decorate it with some bears from my Teddy Bear Parade cartridge - I am in love with that cartridge!  I also decided to add some rolled flowers  that I hand cut - they are easy peasy to make!

The super cute Santa!  I think he is adorable.  I cut all the bears at 4.5 inches.  they are a tiny but big, I think next time I might do them a little smaller - maybe 4 inches and add a cut out "Ho, Ho, Ho" or something.

The elf - paper is mostly from Recollections, although there is some SU in there too.  I doodle around with my Sakura jelly roll pen.  I glue gunned everything on the wreath - they should last forever :)

Sorry, this pic is a bit blurry.   I must admit - I think the Rudolph was one of my least favorite on the tri - fold - I feel like the nose is too big or something, but I must admit - he is much cute in real life.

Here is a close up of the rolled flowers.  Simple to make, but I think pretty effective!  On the whole, I am thrilled with how this wreath turned out.  I am considering making another for my sister in law and her family.  I think her kids would like it!

Our sponsor 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 wreath:

Challenges 4 Everybody - anything goes

Make it Monday - anything goes

Corrosive Challenges - anything goes

Glitter n Sparkle - flowers

Catch the Bug - anything goes

My Sheri Crafts - tis the season

Fussy and Fancy - i love christmas

Inspire me Fridays - anything goes

Totally Paper Crafts - anything but a card christmas

A la prochaine...

Christmas Card Blog Hop - Exploring Cricut

Hi everyone!  Happy Monday!  This is the first of two posts for me today, so be sure to pop back later.  If you are looking for my Paper Playtime post, click HERE.  Welcome to Exploring Cricut's Christmas Card blog hop.  If you are here from Ian's blog, then you are in the right place!  If you just stumbled upon this hop, then please start back at Diana's blog and hop through with us.

Here is what I came up with today:

Isn't he cute??  The Santa bear is cut at 3 1/2 inched from Teddy Bear Parade cartridge - I'm afraid I am obsessed with that cartridge ;)  I doodled around with my Sakura jelly roll pens.  The paper, including the patterned paper is from recollections.  The perfect sentiment is from Cardz TV Christmas Joy set.  You can pick up your own HERE.

Your next stop is Diane's blog, and I have included a list of all the participants just in case you get lost along the way.  Be sure to swing by Exploring Cricut and play along with us.  One of the prizes this week is a paper pad that I covet!!  So be sure to link up your Cricut Christmas Card creation :)

Diana - http://craftypeepdb.blogspot.com Sharon - http://meemeescreations.blogspot.com Lori - http://scrappinsaints.blogspot.com Jessica - http://craftinandstampin.blogspot.com Georgiana - http://carsonscricutcreations.blogspot.com Kim - http://littleredshood.blogspot.com Emily - http://emilyqueenofallthingscrafty.blogspot.com Annette - http://mymindsdustbunnies.blogspot.com Ian - http://anewbiecrafter.blogspot.com Michelle - http://mumoftwoblog.blogspot.com Diane - http://happyscrapperdiane.blogspot.com A challenge or two for my cutie card: My Craft Spot - christmas cards Make it Monday - anything goes Great Impressions - anything goes The Crafty Pad - stitching real or faux Little Claire's - christmas Jingle Belles - anything goes holidays Wags n Whiskers - christmas Cards Galore - christmas Christmas Cards All Year Round - santa A la prochaine...