Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Still time to enter 2 great challenges!


Pause Dream Enjoy - 52 Tags in 2012
New Challenge every Friday - Monthly Giveaway - Enter anytime til the end of the year!


And


Creative Cutter Room - Design Time Thursday shape card challenge ends March 7th. 
Submit your new project for a chance to win a prize! 
THE PRIZE

Two Acrylic Stamp Sets....One pictured below the other a Surprise!!




Saturday, February 25, 2012

Tami is having a giveaway!!


For Cardz Tv Challenge # 6 click HERE
For CCR Design Time Challenge click HERE
For the 52 Tags in 2012 click HERE

Visit Tami at Scrappin Rabbit Designs for her 100 Facebook follower giveaway!


While you are there be sure to check out her great projects!


First Prize: Tinkerbell and Friends Disney Cartridge


Second Prize: S.E.I.  December Mega Kit Package


Friday, February 24, 2012

52 Tags Challenge # 8

For Cardz Tv Challenge # 6 click HERE
For CCR Design Time Challenge click HERE

Hi Everyone


I am on new a design team over at Pause Dream Enjoy hosted by Janis! It is a challenge of 52 tags for 2012! I hope you will join us each Friday for a new tag!     
You have all year to join in! And there are monthly prizes!

This weeks challenge is "Frills and Flowers"




Elegant Edges pg. 51 (Btfly2-s and shadow)  cut at 4.5"
Bloom Lite -flowers- cut at 2.5"
Kate's ABC's butterflies pg. 55 cut at 1.5"
Designer paper from WM colorbok
other paper from scraps
Forest Branches cuttlebug folder on planter
Swiss Dots cuttlebug folder
Inked edges with SU "garden greeen and pink passion"
Sentiment from Mary at Cardz Tv Stamps "Think Spring"

Thanks for stopping by and have a great weekend!


If you want to see all previous weeks and enter a tag of your own, you can find links and themes for each week by CLICKING HERE.

Entered in:
Fatabulous Cricut - Challenge #99 Use fabric, lace or other trims

Welcome to Cardz Tv Challenge # 6

For CCR Design Time Challenge click HERE


Welcome to Cardz Tv Challenge #6
   "Anything Goes" Feb. 24, 25 & 26
Create a card, craft project or layout for any occasion!
Be sure to post your project over at Cardz Tv by
Sun. Feb. 26 12 am EST.
The winner will be picked Mon. Jan. 27 & receive a set of Cardz Tv Stamps from Mary!





A2 card base 4.25" x 5.5" - SU Orchid Opulence
Designer paper from DCWV "Blossoms & Butterflies"
Other paper from scraps
Action Wobble
Sesame Street Friends pg 72 cut at 3.25"
Elegant Edges pg. 28 (flwer1-s & shadow) cut at 3.5"
Swiss Dots cuttlebug folder
Frog embellishment- Tulip ColorPoint PaintStitching (old product)
SU word window punch for sentiment
Sentiment from Cardz Tv Stamps "Garden Greetings"


For more inspiration check out the rest of the DT!
Thanks for stopping by and have a great weekend!


Entering in 
DL. Art Thankful Thursday Challenge
Little Scrap Pieces - Use Green
Scrappy Frogs Challenge - Using die cuts
Paper Playtime - Animal & Sentiment

Thursday, February 23, 2012

CCR Design Time Thursday: Shape Card Challenge


Welcome back to our second challenge! 
We really enjoyed looking at all the beautiful Valentine's day projects! 
Thank you so much for joining in and we hope you will join us for this next challenge!


Theme:  Shape Card!
Create a new card using a shape no squares no rectangles!


For my card I used:

For the base- Wild Card pg. 48 blackout cut at 4.25"
Pineapple drink- Lifes a Beach pg. 48 cut at 3.25"
Green dots along edges is from Tulip Colorpoint Paint stitching (really old product)
Green paper is from HL the Paper Studio "Serendipity" (old)
Flower paper is from WM Colobok "Spring Morning" (new)
stripes on straw made using copic marker
green rick rack
TH distress ink pad Tea Dye for edges
Sentiment from Mary at Cardz Tv Stamps "Make a Wish" set

Submit your new project for a chance to win a prize! 
THE PRIZE
Two Acrylic Stamp Sets....One pictured below the other a Surprise!!
Challenge Starts today February 23 and runs until March 7, 2012.
Follow the rules then submit your new project at the
We are looking forward to seeing your creations! 
Only entries that fit the challenge guidelines will be entered to win the prize!
  
Some Rules to keep in mind while playing along:
Project submissions must be new, no back linking
CCR must be mentioned in the description with a link back to CCR
Entry must fit theme to be qualified for the prize
Prize must be claimed within 2 weeks
Please link your project to your posting not just your blog

You have until  March 7, 2012 to enter your project.
Here is the DT line up for some great inspiration:
Diana  

Elaine <--you are here

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Blog Hop Winner

Sorry I am a day late, had to recover from my vacation! lol


I want to thank everyone who took the time to stop by and leave comments and welcome my new followers!
I hope you enjoyed the hop!  
I just love all my DT sisters projects, they were awesome!


And now for the winner......


The winner is Judy - Grammie Judys
I will be sending you an email for your address.

Sunday, February 12, 2012

Valentine Card

For the Cardz Tv "I {Heart} U" blog hop scroll down

A Valentine Card



A2 (5.5" x 4.25") Joy Fold Card
Here is a link to one Mary made or you can search YT, you can make these in various sizes as well.
Simply Charmed pg. 31 cut at 3.75"
Paper is from Martha Stewart Enchanted Woodland Mat Pad
Sentiment is from Mary at Cardz Tv Stamps the Hugs & Kisses set


Saturday, February 11, 2012

Welcome to Cardz Tv "I {Heart} You Blog Hop!"

Welcome to Cardz Tv "I {Heart} You Blog Hop!"


Create a card or craft project for Valentines Day!


You have from Sat. 12:01am Feb. 11th to Sun. 12th ending at 12pm EST. to enter at Cardz Tv for a chance to win 2 sets of Cardz Tv Stamps (winners choice).
You must leave a comment on Cardz Tv to win Mary's stamps.
Winner will be announced on Mon. Feb 13th at Cardz Tv.


A2 card 5.5"x 4.25"
1/8th increments for layers
Simply Charmed pg. 31 cut at 3"
Elegant Edges pg. 28 cut at 3.5" layer & shadow
Paper from Big Lots
Ink edges with Memento Ink
Heart ribbon from HL
iRock hearts 
The bug is popped up on one layer of foam tape
For the corner I just snipped a corner off the paper
Button, twine & 
Sentiment from Mary at Cardz Tv Stamps from the "Hugs & Kisses" set.



Be sure to visit all the DT to see their wonderful projects!


Mary -      cardztv
Melissa -   melissa-moecreations
Susan -     itsmesusanp
Laura -     queenscardcastle
DeNetra - craftynanny3
Kristin -    pinkldycrafter
Shawnee - quiverofangels
Julie -       cricutchick
Sharon -   meemeescreations
Jeri -        bugnme
Janis -      pausedreamenjoy
Nicole -    teachdanz
Kate -       scrapperscreativecorner
Lynn -      bootsandblingtime
Amanda - craftsbyamanda
Sue -       suescraftymess  
Karen -    littlescrappieces
Dana -     iwycd
Candice -  stampinpearls
Gloria -     girliascards
Elaine -     expressionsbyelaine   <-----You are here


I do have some candy so be sure to leave a comment & a way for me to contact you if you are the winner!
I will use random. org to pick a winner on Feb.14th.













Thanks for stopping by and have a great weekend!

Thursday, February 9, 2012

Welcome to the CCR Design Time Thursday Challenge!


Welcome back to our first challenge with the NEW CCR Design Team!


 Valentine's Day!
Create a new project using Valentine's Day as your inspiration!


Here is my card:






A2 (4.25" x 5.5") card
spellbinders
plain paper is recollections
designer paper, stamp & sentiment are from We R Memory Keepers (shown below)
iRock hearts
copics used to color the stamp
glossy accents randomly placed on hearts & wings
Memento ink on edges




We are showcasing "We R Memory Keepers" supplies that were sent to us to use for the challenge, some of us received a girl version  and some a boy version.


I received this plus the ribbon that is on my card














Submit your new project for a chance to win A Cricut Tool Kit! 

Challenge Starts Thurs. February 9 and runs until February 22, 2012.


Follow the rules then submit your new  project over at the
Creative Cutter Room!


We are looking forward to seeing your creations! 


Only entries that fit the challenge guidelines will be entered to win the prize!
  
Some Rules to keep in mind while playing along:


Project submissions must be new, no back linking
CCR must be mentioned in the description with a link back to CCR's  blog
Entry must fit theme to be qualified for the prize
Prize must be claimed within 2 weeks
Please link your new project to your post not just your blog.


You have until February 22, 2012 to enter your project.


Here is the Line Up You for some great inspiration:
Carri 
Georgiana  
Diana  
Elaine  You are here
Jessica 
Tonya




Wednesday, February 8, 2012

For My Husbands Birthday!

Happy Birthday Brian!


Since we love boating and we are on a cruise right now, I thought this would be the perfect card for him!







A2 5.5" x 4.25" Easel Card
Anchor cut at 2.25" pg. 76 Life's A Beach
Elegant Edges (circle 4s & shadow) pg. 60 cut at 3.5"
Banner cut at 2.6" pg. 19 Enjoy the Seasons (changed the color with the fill button)

Recollections paper
Designer paper is from oriental trading co.

Cuttlebug Folder - sorry don't remember the name of it.
dark blue & white twine
dew drops- Meadow TH alcohol ink 
Sentiment is from Mary at Cardz Tv Stamps from the Make a Wish set.

Sunday, February 5, 2012

Welcome to Cardz TV Challenge # 5 last day

For day 1 of the Cardz Tv Challenge #5 scroll down


My husband & I are heading off on a cruise today so I thought I would post an extra card for the challenge for some extra inspiration and remind you that tonight is the last night to get your challenge in to Cardz Tv so you have a chance to win a set of Mary's wonderful stamps:)
"Tickled Pink"
Create a card or craft project using Pink as your primary color.


A2 5.5" x 4.25" card
Kangaroo cut at 2.75" pg. 49 from Birthday Bash
Elegant Edges Oblong pg. 48 cut at 3.5"
I colored the crinkle ribbon that I made with seam binding with TH distress ink pad- Festive Berries
I made the stick pins with glass beads that I have had forever
Sentiment is from Mary at Cardz Tv Stamps from the Hugs & Kisses set.

Friday, February 3, 2012

Welcome to Cardz TV Challenge # 5

Welcome to Cardz Tv Challenge #5


Challenge #5 "Tickled Pink"
Create a card or craft project using Pink as your primary color.
You have from Fri. 12:01am EST Feb. 3rd-5th til 12pm EST. to enter your project at Cardz Tv for a chance to win a set of Cardz Tv Stamps, winners choice.
Winner will be announced on Mon. Feb 6th at Cardz Tv


A2 card 5.5"x4.25"
Layers in 1/8" increments
Paisley cartridge pg. 28 cut at 3.75"
Memento Ink Rose Bud for edges
White card base cardstock from WM
twine & button 
Plaid paper from DCWV "Blossoms & Butterflies" stack
Polk dot paper from scraps
Sentiment is from Mary at Cardz Tv Stamps "Hugs & Kisses" set

Be sure to visit the rest of the DT to see their wonderful projects!


Thanks for stopping by, have a great weekend!

Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Just for fun!



A2 (5.5" x 4.25")
Imagine More Cartridge -cat & sentiment from pg. 11 
cat cut at 1.5"
Designer paper pg. 35 cut from stock image


Entering in:
Paper Playtime- Anything Goes #66
Die Cuttin' Divas- Anything Goes #50