Midway through our Scribbles Challenge

We're halfway through our challenge over at Scribbles Designs!   This month, our theme is "B is for...."  

Here is my midway project:

My Bs are bird, birdhouse, bow, brown, and blue.

The image I used is called Birdhouse II. I used Copics to color it up.  Paper, cardstock, epoxy dots, glitter, and ribbon are by Stampin Up.

You don't need a Scribbles image to play, but if you do use a Scribbles image, however, you can enter as many times as you wish.  Go here to play with us!

Wanna get this digi or any other of Scribble's designs? Check out the Scribbles Designs store! 

Kitty Bee Aloha Friday Challenge - Girly

Happy Aloha Friday!!!  Our challenge this time at Kitty Bee is Girly Cards.  We are also sponsored this fortnight by Bugaboo Stamps!

Be sure to stop by the Kitty Bee blog and check out what the rest of the DT have created! Here's my project:

I used a digi by Bugaboo called Kitties and inked them up with Copics.  Paper, cardstock, ribbon, pearls are Stampin Up. 

Can't wait to see what you guys create! Don't forget to see what's what in the Kitty Bee etsy shop!

Scribbles Designs April Challenge - Spring Has Sprung

Its April 15! Time for some new design team projects! We've got a new challenge over at Scribbles Designs!  This month, our theme is "Spring Has Sprung."  

PSSSST. Did you know that Scribbles Designs regularly gives away FREEBIES?! "Like" our Facebook page to get all the news!

Here's my project:

I used the digi called "Heart Tulips." I inked it up with Copics and added some stickles and sponging to the edges.  The paper is from The Paper Studio's All Seasons II stack.  Epoxy dots, ink, and cardstock are all Stampin Up.

You don't need a Scribbles image to play, but if you do use a Scribbles image, however, you can enter as many times as you wish.  Go here to play with us! And did you know that there are freebie digis on the Scribble's blog?! Check em out!

Wanna get this digi or any other of Scribble's designs? Check out the Scribbles Designs store! 

Can't wait to see what you guys create!

Kitty Bee Designs Aloha Friday Challenge - Fairytale/Fantasy

Happy Aloha Friday!!!  Our challenge this time at Kitty Bee is Fairytale/Fantasy.   We are also sponsored this fortnight by Milk Coffee!

Be sure to stop by the Kitty Bee blog and check out what the rest of the DT have created! Here's my project:

I used a digi by Milk Coffee called Fairy Queen and inked her up with Copics.  Paper is the Preppy Princess Stack. Cardstock, ribbon, rhinestones, and glitter, are Stampin Up. 

Can't wait to see what you guys create! Don't forget to see what's what in the Kitty Bee etsy shop!

Mother's Day Cards - A little late!

Just realized I only posted one Mother's Day card that I made this year, when I actually made several! 

This one was one that I made in my April Paper Pumpkin video.  I showed how you can use the negative space to sponge.  I also added stamps from the SU Sweetie Pie stamp set.  Colored her with SU markers.  Added a flower punch with pearl, and baker's twine.  The sentiment was from the Paper Pumpkin kit.  You can see my video here on YouTube.

Entering this one in the following challenges:

Milk Coffee - Mother's Day

Createalicious - Frame It

This is another one that I made with my April Paper Pumpkin kit.  I just used the tag and put it on a card.  The paper is from the free SAB paper called Sweet Sorbet! Just added some sequins that I got from Calypso's shop!

Entering this in the following challenges:

One Stitch in Time - Keep It Simple

This one was made with scraps.  I already had the hear cut out from my Cricut and embossed from an earlier project.  Paired it with some retired SU paper, card stock, linen thread, and cork flowers (free from SAB).  Added some pearls and skeleton flowers. 

Entering this one in the following challenges:

Fantabulous Cricut - Mom

Cute Card Thursday - Handmade Embellishments (the heart)

Charisma Cards challenges - May Flowers

Die Cuttin' Divas - Wobble or Dimension

The Cutie Pie Challenges - Cute + Bling

Hope you liked my Mother's Day cards!

Mother's Day Card

I know its late, but I totally forgot to post my Mother's Day cards! LOL, I thought I was doing so well with my custom card monday posts but then I forgot about everything else. Oye!

Anywho, here's one!

I used the Stampin Up dress framelit dies to create the dress.  The polka dot paper is some old Stampin Up paper.  Used a doily I saved from a restauraant (hehe) for the apron.  Ribbon for the belt, flower, gold twine, pearls, cardstock, punches, corduroy button, and sentiment are all Stampin Up.  The papers are from K&Co.

Entering this in the following challenges:

Clear It Out - Mother's Day + Flowers

Tuesday Thowdown - Spring Blossoms

Charisma Cardz Challenges - Mother's Day

Milk Coffee - Mother's Day

Little Miss Muffets - Buttons

The Stamping Boutique - Mom

Kitty Bee - Scraps (scrap paper from my stash!)

My Mums Craft Shop - Lots of Layers

Bearly Mine - Flowers

Crazy 4 Challenges - Bingo (bottom row - flowers, sentiment, bling)

Stampin for the Weekend - Photo Inspiration

A Mother's Heart is a Patchwork of Love Blog Hop Day 2!

Welcome to the A Mother's Heart is a Patchwork of Love Blog Hop Day 2!!!!

If you came from Shawnee's blog, then you are on the right path. If you're just here to visit me (aw, you're so sweet!), you can go back to hostess Lisa at Honeybearz Designs to start hopping.

Each blogger participating in this hop is featuring a project having to do with Mother's Day. This super-fun hop will be showcasing cards, layouts and projects that feature anything and everything to do with that special day Mother's Day. Be sure to leave a comment at each hop stop to show all the participants a little love.

Our hostess Lisa has an abundance of blog candy she will be giving away.  Here is a list of all the different sponsors she has for this hop. Lisa will have more details on her blog pertaining to the blog candy.

Pink By Design http://www.pinkbydesignstore.com/

Designs on Cloud 9 http://www.designsoncloud9.com/

Cardz TV Stamps http://www.cardztvstamps.blogspot.com/

Getting Cricky With K Andrew http://www.gettingcricky.com/

Paper Piecings By Nikki http://www.paperpiecingsbynikki.com/

The Scrapbooking Queens Royal Castle Shoppe http://www.thescrapbookingqueen-royalshoppe.blogspot.com/

SVG Atticts http://www.svgattic.com/

Scrapping Bug Designs http://www.scrappingbugdesigns.com/

Bear Hugs Designs http://artandscraps.com/

Now on to my 2nd project: 

Here's another simple Mother's Day card (I have TONS of mothers to mail cards to!).  I made several of these using a retired SU stamp set called Simple Friendship.  It is definitely one of those oldies but goodies.  

Entering this in the following challenges:

Clear it Out - Mother's Day + flowers

Scrapalicious USA - Mother

Kaboodle Doodles - Mother

Little Scrap Pieces - Mother's Day

How about some blog candy?

I'm giving away 20 6x6" sheets of paper by Robin's Nest and a pack of flowers from ZVA Creative.  All you have to do is 1. Be or become a follower of my blog 2. Leave a comment on this post with a way for me to contact you.  That's it! If you missed yesterday's post, you can go back and enter it a second time. :D

Now hop on over to Jamie's blog next!

Here is the line up, in case you lose your way.

Lisa - http://honeybearzdesigns2011.blogspot.com/

Ashley - http://theglamoroussideofscrapping.blogspot.com/

Nicolette- http://beyondscrapin.blogspot.com/

Melissa-http://pinkpolkadotscrapping.blogspot.com/

Haidee-http://created2bunique.blogspot.com/

Pam - http://lovebugcreations3.blogspot.com/

Jessi - http://mylifeinartscrafts.blogspot.com/

Scrappin' Madge- http://www.scrappinmadge.blogspot.com/

Esther - http://forthejoyofcreating.blogspot.com/

Shawnee - http://quiverofangels.blogspot.com/

Cely - http://hawaiipaperparty.blogspot.com/ <<<you are here>>>

Jamie - http://www.jamielindstromdesigns.com/

Tahi - http://tahisscrapcorner.blogspot.com/

Dena - http://missdjones.blogspot.com/

Anita~~ http://www.anitaandbugs.blogspot.com/ 

A Mother's Heart is a Patchwork of Love Blog Hop Day 1!

Welcome to the A Mother's Heart is a Patchwork of Love Blog Hop Day 1!!!!

If you came from Shawnee's blog, then you are on the right path. If you're just here to visit me (aw, you're so sweet!), you can go back to hostess Lisa at Honeybearz Designs to start hopping.

Each blogger participating in this hop is featuring a project having to do with Mother's Day. This super-fun hop will be showcasing cards, layouts and projects that feature anything and everything to do with that special day Mother's Day. Be sure to leave a comment at each hop stop to show all the participants a little love.

Our hostess Lisa has an abundance of blog candy she will be giving away.  Here is a list of all the different sponsors she has for this hop. Lisa will have more details on her blog pertaining to the blog candy.

Pink By Design http://www.pinkbydesignstore.com/

Designs on Cloud 9 http://www.designsoncloud9.com/

Cardz TV Stamps http://www.cardztvstamps.blogspot.com/

Getting Cricky With K Andrew http://www.gettingcricky.com/

Paper Piecings By Nikki http://www.paperpiecingsbynikki.com/

The Scrapbooking Queens Royal Castle Shoppe http://www.thescrapbookingqueen-royalshoppe.blogspot.com/

SVG Atticts http://www.svgattic.com/

Scrapping Bug Designs http://www.scrappingbugdesigns.com/

Bear Hugs Designs http://artandscraps.com/

Now on to my project: 

Here's a simple Mother's Day card I made using some beautiful Stampin Up paper.  I wanted it to be the main focal point, so I kept the rest of the card simple.  A couple of framelit dies, some SU ribbon, and a dollar store stamp.  Easy peasy!  Made a dozen of these in one afternoon so I could sent it to my family on the mainland.

How about some blog candy?

I'm giving away 20 6x6" sheets of paper by Robin's Nest and a pack of flowers from ZVA Creative.  All you have to do is 1. Be or become a follower of my blog 2. Leave a comment on this post with a way for me to contact you.  That's it!

Now hop on over to Jamie's blog next!

Here is the line up, in case you lose your way.

Lisa - http://honeybearzdesigns2011.blogspot.com/

Ashley - http://theglamoroussideofscrapping.blogspot.com/

Nicolette- http://beyondscrapin.blogspot.com/

Melissa-http://pinkpolkadotscrapping.blogspot.com/

Haidee-http://created2bunique.blogspot.com/

Pam - http://lovebugcreations3.blogspot.com/

Jessi - http://mylifeinartscrafts.blogspot.com/

Scrappin' Madge- http://www.scrappinmadge.blogspot.com/

Esther - http://forthejoyofcreating.blogspot.com/

Shawnee - http://quiverofangels.blogspot.com/

Cely - http://hawaiipaperparty.blogspot.com/ <<<you are here>>>

Jamie - http://www.jamielindstromdesigns.com/

Tahi - http://tahisscrapcorner.blogspot.com/

Dena - http://missdjones.blogspot.com/

Anita~~ http://www.anitaandbugs.blogspot.com/ 

New Challenge at Party Time Tuesday...a little late!

I'm a little late with my PTT post!  Last night was a late one... got invited to the pre-screening of Dark Shadows! Then my Mom dropped by unexpectedly today, so I'm more than a little late with my post.  This week's challenge is make something for Mother's Day!

We're generously sponsored today by Elisabeth Bell and Fantastic Ribbons.  Here's my project:

Digi is by Elisabeth Bell.  Inked with Copics.  Framelit dies, punches, paper and cardstock by SU.  The sentiment is computer generated. 

Entering this in the following challenges:

Love to Create - For Mom

Tuesday Throwdown - Motherly Love

By the Cute and Girly - Spring

Crazy for Challenges - Garden/outdoors

Lollipop Crafts - Mother's Day

'Till next time, guys! I think I need a nap! zZz-_-zZz

New Challenge at Lia Stampz - Mother's Day!

There's a new challenge happening at Lia Stampz! This fortnight the theme is Mother's Day!

The winner of this challenge will get this cute digi called Gardening.  I inked it up with Copics and used my SU framelit dies to cut out the shapes.  All paper and card stock is SU.  

Entering this in the following challenges:

Scrapalicious USA - Flower Power

Krafty Girls - Mother's Day

D.L. Art - Mother's Day + use pens or markers

Casual Fridays - Flowers or trees

Can't wait to see what you guys create! 

New Challenge at PTT!

There's a new challenge over at Party Time Tuesdays!  We are generously sponsored this week by Bugaboo, Cheery Lynn Designs, and Digital Delights.  This week we have a photo inspiration challenge:

Either use the colors or the photo for inspiration!

Decided to go with the colors for inspiration.  Made this cute Mother's Day card.  All papers were scraps!  Ribbon by SU (taffeta, LOVE this ribbon!).

Entering this in the following challenges:

Craft Your Passion - die cut/punches <both!>

Crafty Sentiments - digi

Can't wait to see what you guys create! 'Till next time!

MPS Scrapbook Day Challenges #4 and #6

 I'm a lotta behind with the challenges right now and I just completed a couple that I thought I could do before we head to the movies!  These were for mypinkstamper.com challenges 4 and 6.

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Challenge 4: Something for Mother's Day

I had the pieces for the tulips lying around because I cut them out for the Girl Scouts to use last week (post here).  I just put together 2 of them and stuck them on a card.  I added ribbon and a wavy banner sentiment.  Simple and easy!

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Challenge 6: Incorporate a tag

I needed to make a wedding anniversary card for my Aunt and her husband.  I took inspiration from this card and changed the colors and the layout a little bit.  I made the tag out of SU punches and SU stamp sentiment.  I added 2 rhinestones for that extra something!  An anniversary card and a challenge submission in one go... now that's killing 2 birds with 1 stone!

I'm setting aside time to complete the rest of these challenges late tonight and tomorrow morning before I take my Ma out for dinner.  See you then!

Mother's Day projects (and a little help from my blogging friends!)

Alright guys, here are (some) of my Mother's Day cards! Of course, I had to make some quick ones with Create a Critter.  These have the cute ladybugs on them.  Just used leftover scrap paper to makes these guys. 

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The inside of these ladybug cards have a poem in it.  I don't remember the exact words (already sent them out!) but something about how I heard ladybugs are useful but not as useful as you.  Corny and cute!

The next card I made with a tutorial from Dawn Griffith's page (dawnsstampinthoughts.net).  She's my direct SU! upline!  I do not have the SU flower punch, so I used some cute retired SU felt flowers and brads.

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The top pulls out to reveal a message:

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I thought it was so clever! :)

AND a question to all my crafty blogging Queens:  I colored my first digi stamp this morning.  It came out terrible.  The ink from the printed imaged blended with my colors to give my picture an all-over muddied grey hue.  If I'm coloring a stamped image, I used STAZ-on to make sure that doesn't happen...but what should I do to keep the printer ink from blending? I use ink and blender pen as I'm not really great with just straight markers.  I know you gals have an answer to this question with all the awesome digi images I see colored!  Thanks guys!

More Teacher's Appreciation Projects

Whew!  What a week of projects!  More teacher's appreciation projects the past couple of days and in the next few, I'll show you my Mother's Day projects. :)

To thank the teachers that let us Girl Scouts use their rooms, I made some of these Orbit gum holders.  The school made each day this week (for teacher's appreciation week) a special theme and I gave it to them yesterday for "fruit day," which is when you give your teacher fruit.  I figured they would have TONS of fruit, so I opted for fruity flavored gum!

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Orbit gum holders for Teacher's Appreciation Day

These were so simple to make, I just took the concept from those cocoa or chocolate bar sliders.  I just wrapped the card stock around the gum (Mine was cut at 3 3/4"x 5.5" scored at 1/2", 2.5", 3", and 5": but these measurements can be altered for different brands of gum).  I punched holes with my Crop a Dile at the tops and fed the ribbon through with the gum in the middle of everything.  I secured the sides with Sticky Strip then decorated with Stampin Up's Tart & Tangy stamp set to match the orange flavor.  The sentiments were just printed from my computer and punched out.

I had younger Girl Scouts earlier in the week and wanted to do a crafty project with them too.  Instead of having tiny paper parts, I decided to keep it simple.  The apple is for Teacher's Appreciation week and the flower is for Mother's Day.

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5 year olds made these!

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Just attach a magnet to the back for instant gifts

I just cut out the apple pieces from Create a Critter.  I left out the leaves because they were a bit small.  For the Mother's Day magnet, I just stamped a flower image on a piece of white card stock and stamped a sentiment as well.  I let them decorate it and mount it on another piece of pink card stock.  Magnetic strips ($1 at Wal-Mart!) went onto the backs so they can give them as gifts to their teacher and Mom.  

Till tomorrow folks! Can't wait to see what you guys have been making this week at your blogs!  Leave me a comment below and I'll come and visit! :)

Girl Scouts Teacher's Appreciation and Mother's Day craft

The best thing about the Cricut is that it has both elaborate and easy cuts/paper piecing.  Some of them are so easy that a child could do it!  Last week (and this week) I will be sharing these crafts with my Girl Scout troops so they can give it to their favorite teacher and their Mom.  All I did was cut and score everything for them and they layered and glued everything themselves.  The older kids (4th and 5th grade) made these last week and it was a huge hit!

Pink tulip for Mom and an apple for teacher!

The post-it note holders were just 3.25"x6.5" scored at 3 1/8" on both sides.  They fold up perfectly to hold half a pad of post-its.  After the kids were done writing a message to their Mom and teacher on the inside, I packaged them in a clear envelope for them.  

I will be doing something a little bit simpler with the 5 and 6 year olds today, so stay tuned!