Hi My Friends,
Noooo, I haven't abandoned you all. It seems like forever since I've posted I know. Yes, I've gotten a little behind in my crafting, but most of you know that I'm still around as I've been visiting your blogs leaving some love. This new job is keeping me quite busy and coming home to a 2 1/2yr old just about caps-out my day. Here is my adorable project that I just can't stop looking at and playing with. Finally getting into my craft area was sooooo therapeutic. Hope you like it as much as I do.
Without further a due, I will be entering this project for the following challenges going on out there: My Creative Time (Throwback Thursday) - "Any project of Your Choice" Wobble Wednesday Challenge - "All about BUNNIES" Fantabulous Cricut - "Make a project with a gentle animal, lamb, puppy, kitten etc." Wacky Wednesdays - "Easter/Spring Theme" Whimsical Wednesdays - "Create any kind of Spring card or project". Craft Recipe: Cart(s): Easter 2010, Savory Lite Papers: DCWV (Glitter & Beautiful Butterflies Stack), Recollections, SU Tools: SU Scallop & Oval Punch, MS Fringe Scissors, EK Mini Butterfly & Heart Punch, Marvy Mini Scallop, MCT-(Color Me Happy), Memento Tuxedo Black, MS Chalk Ink, Action Wobble(bunny) Embellies: White Gel Pen, Twine, Glossy Accents(heart), Stickles, Flocking Powder(Bunny Tail & Ears)
Hello My Friends,
I meant to post this since yesterday, but time and other things just got in the way. I know... it's call "Life". Anyhew, here is a card that I did when I received my Happy Mail from My Creative Time (MCT). Did you know she's having a Linking Party for this recent release. To read more about it, click here. I Love, Love, Love this new stamp set and wish I could afford the whole release, I'll have to go back for those large "Coffee Backgrounds" at a later date. Here is my card and I hope you enjoy it as much as I have enjoyed making it. I'll come back later to post the recipe details, but I'm off to another appointment that I can't miss.
Hi Everyone,
Just want you to know I'm still here and breathing. Been putting in a few extra hours at my new job in order to stay on top of things as I'm learning the new process of things. (I'm sure we've all been there). Anyhew, here is a card I made last night when I couldn't go to sleep that will be entered into the following challenges: My Creative Time - "Cricutless Challenge" Peachy Keen Challenge - "Sketch Challenge" Birthday Sundaes - "Birthday Card w/Birthday Sentiment"
It felt so good to play in my craft area again. It feels like forever since I've been able to do that. Until next time my friendly followers. I'll come back and provide the recipe later for those that may be interested. Have a Wonderful Fantabulous Day! Smooches...
Welcome to PaperCraftingWorld.com & CookingWithCricut.com's Love Song Blog Hop! Love is in the air and the Design Team have come up with some great Valentine's Day projects inspired by our favorite Love Songs.
If you arrived here from visiting the lovely Heather @ The Hunny Pot you're in the right place. If you're joining us mid-hop and would like to start at the beginning click here to go to Paper Crafting World’s Cooking With Cricut blog and check out what Melin has made!
I was inspired by My Wedding Song,
"At Last..." by the late Etta James.
This is a Timeless classic to me and I can never get tired of hearing it. May she rest in peace. Such a wonderful, gifted voice. It takes me back to that one magical moment when I walked down the aisle to be with my Best Friend, Confidant and Partner for LIFE! We both have not look back since. We're 7yrs in and still smooching along...(lol).
Anyway, and this is what I created . . .
Recipe: Cart = Sweethearts Cartridge Paper = SU & Recollections Tools = Musical Notes Embossing Folder, SU-Heart-to-Heart Punch, Inkadinkado Stamps, MCT Stitched Oval Die Embellies = Stickles, MS Chalk Ink(Brights), Memento Ink(Black)
We don't want to have all the fun by ourselves so, we hope you’ll join us and link up your favorite love song inspired project at CookingWithCricut.com. One lucky entry will be chosen by random.org to win a $15.00 gift certificate provided by PaperCraftingWorld.com! And make sure you leave a comment, too! One lucky commenter will also receive a $15.00 PaperCraftingWorld.com gift certificate!
Now for some more Blog Candy, make sure you comment on each person's site for both Saturday & Sunday. I will have some Mystery Blog Candy to giveaway for this Blog Hop. It will be well worth it so don't pass this up. I will draw a winner on Tuesday, February 14th so you have plenty of time to leave your comments, but don't wait too long.
Thanks so much for hopping with us today. I know you haven't heard from me much lately, but I'm here. Just trying to get a New Balance on things. Now head on over to the Fabulous, Craft-Savvy Yolie @ Just Yolie and see what awesome creation she has made! In case you get lost along the way, here is the list again to assist you. Smooches...
Melin @ Cooking With Cricut
Heather @ The Hunny Pot
Felicia @ Scrapper in the Making <== That's ME!!
Yolie @ Just Yolie
Michelle @ Michelle’s Craft Creations
Holly @ Ribbons and Glue
Elizabeth @ Broken Treasures
Celeste @ Touched by a Butterfly
Larelyn @ Handmade from the Heart
Linda @ Linda’s Creativity
Debbie @ Workin’ Scrappin’ Mom of 4
Jen @ Musings of a Crafty Mom
I am also entering this project into the following challenges: My Craft Spot - Valentines! (Make a Card or Treat Packaging) Fantabulous Cricut - Love is in the Air (Include a Heart in your project) Cardz TV - "Be My Valentine" (Make a Valentine's Card using any cartridge & colors you like) Wacky Wednesday - Love is in the Air (Crete any Love Theme project)
Hi My Friendly Friends,
Today I'm bringing to you a crafty card I created for My Creative Time'sThrowback Thursday Challenge - "Sport Challenge" use any cart to create a Sports Theme project. My family is very athletic. There are some younger and young at heart in some type of sports activity. I should have a lot more sports cards around on hand for various occasions but I just didn't get around to it. Well after creating this one, I can surely say that I will have to get on the ball and get more sports cards created. This card was created using the Basketball cart for the hoop, welded the letters together from the Superman cart and used MCT's "Slam Dunk" stamp set. My god-son is a fantastic basketball player and he's only in 9th grade and almost 6' tall. This stamp set totally reminds me of him and this card will certainly be for him when I attend his next game.
The pattern paper is DCWV and Recollection. I wanted to create a shadow effect of the silhouettes by making each one darker than the previous until he reached the net. I wanted to use the image as a sequence type of stamping showing more of the image as it gets closer to the basket. I think I'll be trying this technique again for sure. I stamped the b-ball and cut that out a few times and placed on 3D dots. Then finally... He Scores!! The game is won with a "SWOOSH" of a basketball play. (lol) Hope you like how it came out too. DID YOU KNOW???... Emma from My Creative Time is also having her New Release Sneak Peak this week for MCT's January stamp release. You won't want to miss out on this. Help spread the word and join us on this challenge too. Smooches...
Hi My Friends,
I hope everyone had a Fabulous Christmas. Mine was full of smiles and laughter. My little 2yr old certainly got her fill of Santa this year. I enjoyed a relaxing time and home with family and we ate, watch the game, ate again, went to see my parents, watch some more TV came home, had dessert and sat up until we couldn't stay up anymore. Now that's what I call a relaxing time with family. Those are the moments I live for.
Over this holiday I went to a few Christmas parties we were invited to. I always like to bring something with me to give to the host. I made these quick inspired altered projects. I got the idea from Emma @My Creative Time. I'm certain hers is a lot prettier than mine, but I was in a rush so I didn't get to embellish as much as I wanted to. All die cuts and sentiments are from My Creative Time.
Anyhew I will also be entering this project into the following challenges: Fantabulous Cricut - "Trimming with a Tag" use a tag on your project Whimsical Designs - "Tag Challenge" T.Holtz inspired or any Christmas Tag My Craft Spot - "Tag... You're It" tags to adorn your gifts Paper Playtime - "Anything Goes"
Also the winner of their cartridge choice from yesterday's Christmas DayGiveaway is: shersl84bed said...
Hope you have a Merry and joyful Christmas. Thanks for the chance to win a Cricut cartridge. I don't have either of these yet. Keeping my fingers and toes crossed. :)
"Congratulations Sher"
Please send me your mailing address and the cartridge pick of your choice via the Contact Me tab shown above on my blog. I will get your prize to you right away. Enjoy! Smooches...
Hello there Friends,
Yes, I've been A Busy Bee (but that's someone else's blog, not mine...lol). It's Design Team Day again with Inking It Up Crazy. Today we are using our "Least Used Cartridge". I know we have many of those. At least I know I do, but I know eventually I'll get around to using all of them at some point even if it's only once. One of my least used cartridges is Stretch Your Imagination. I got this last year when there was a sale on them for $9.99 at Michael's I believe. I figure now is a good time as any to see what this cart is all about. I will definitely be using this one again. Here's my card showing some of my favorite Fall Colors and a tribute to myself for my Birthday Month celebration.
Head on over to "Inking It Up Crazy" and check out what my fellow DT members have come up with. You're sure to be inspired. Why don't you join in with us, dust off that cart and give it some use. Smooches...
This project is also being entered into the following Challenge(s): Celebrate The Occasion - Anything Goes Birthday - Tall Card, (must have a present)
OK, DH Birthday is officially over, but he's still enjoying a long relaxing weekend at home with us. Might do a little grilling tomorrow, we'll see. I know Halloween is coming up and I've been seeing some cute, cute projects out there. I've never really been too much into Halloween, except for the candy, but I love seeing the little kids all dressed up. Since being a first time Mom, I've enjoyed each moment of dressing up my little 2yr old. I already had her outfit for this year two months ago. This is the only time that I really allow myself to go all out with sweets. **sn: (buying the candies I like of course, this way what ever is left I/we get to enjoy...lol) ** I don't let my daughter indulge very often, but she gets a taste every once in a while. Anyhew, this brings me to the intro of my next project. Emma over at My Creative Time challenged us for her "Throwback Thursday" this past week to create a project using the colors: Purple, Orange, Black & Green. The other twist to this was that we could not use our Cricut machine; hence a Cricutless Challenge. Well thankfully for me I have some of her Wonderful, Awesome Dies from her latest release. In addition to her twist, I also put a twist on using her dies (see pics below). I soooo Love, Love, Love how this came out. I know I'm going to be making more of these for my niece and nephews. This was such a fun challenge; Cricut or not. Hope you're feeling better Emma...
On another note, my girl Paula over at More Than Favors for her Wacky Wednesday #49 challenges has asked us to create a "HalloweenProject". Right now Paula hasn't been back to herself 100% because of a recent surgery. She's getting better each day and I wish her a healthy recovery. Stop by her blog, join in on the Fun and leave her some Get Well Love Comments. Hope you're healing and getting better Paula...
Here my Suh-Weet Project. Smooches...
(Die cut 2 - Gift Card Holders)
(Score both at 1 1/2" from the bottom),
(Fold & Glue one inside the other at Folded Score mark)
(Fill Treat Bag, Insert in between holder and Close Top Ends together with Ribbon)
(May also want to seal Top edge with a glue on each side)
(Embellish & Decorate)
Voila!! - "ATreat Bag" Holder...that's my twist...lol.
Recipe:
Paper: K & Company (Halloween)
Tools: EK Scallop Punch, MCT (Stitched Circle/Scallop, Gift Card Holder), iRock, Clear Bag (Scrap from $1 Stamp) Embellies: Michael's (Bling, Stamp, Ribbon), iRock Gems
Happy Saturday My Friends,
I've had a busy week and now weekend. Doesn't seem like a long relaxing weekend like I had planned, but I'll roll with it. Today (9/3) is DH Birthday and we both share the same Birthday month as mine is on the 27th. Ever since middle school I believe, I decided with myself to celebrate the whole month of my Birthday. This sometimes go very expensive...lol, but was always a lot of fun. Since DH came along he felt we should split the month in half of celebrating...NOT! This is what I've been doing for years and I'll give you Your Day, but the rest of September is All About ME! This way I figure no one can be too early or late with any Birthday Wishes. They have the whole month to get it in. I come from a big family and I'm the only girl in mine. Here is a card that I made for My Boo... well actually we call each other "Babe", but I thought the sentiment fit the style of card I made...<wink> I was hoping to just have a relaxing family weekend with DH and do a little BBQ, it's not out of the plans yet, we'll see. Let me know what you think. Smooches...
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Recipe:
Cart: Sweethearts, Tie the Knot
Paper: DCWV (Neutrals, The Guy Stack), Recollections
Tools: MCT (Stiched Oval, Small Talk/Gift Card Stamps), MS (Metallic Inks), Perfect Pearls on Tag & Silhouette, While Gel Pen,
I had to go to an early meeting this morning so this was waiting for him when he woke up. Needless to say..."He Loved It". I wrote a personal message in it around the cake and put the date in (9/3/11) on the IOU. I'll be entering this card into the following challenge. There was another one out there, but at the moment I can't remember which one as I didn't write it down. I'll add as soon as I come across it again, if it's not too late. Celebrate the Occasion - "Sketch Challenge"
Good Morning My Friends,
Yes, Good Morning... while some of you are well into your sleeping, I'm still up crafting in the wee wee hours. I think I must have insomnia or something. I've been doing this a lot lately for the past, almost 2 weeks now and still have to get up early with my 2yr old. I know my body is really going to pay me back hard if I don't get a grip on myself...and soon! (lol) Well....since I'm already up, what's a person to do when they can't sleep???? Hmmmm.... CRAFT!, CRAFT!, CRAFT! :-). Here is an entry I did for More than Favors "Wacky Wednesday #48" Challenge - Create a Travel Themed project. This is also going to serve as another entry going on at More than Favors with Paula for the Cricut Cartridge Chaos Challenge (CCCC) #29 - Sweetheart Cart.
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As you can tell there are many, many details in this project (that's what happens when you can't sleep). I'll have to come back later and provide you all the recipe because if I don't make myself go to bed now, I know I'll regret it later. Smooches... (p.s. but if you already up and happen to see this, go ahead and leave me some comments...). **sn: (I think I seriously need to switch to Decaf..."yuck", just the thought of that makes me cringe...lol) ** Ok...Good Night/Morning; Dbl Smooches...
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