Happy Birdthday...

Hi My Friends,

**** Happy Birthday to All the December Birthdays ****

I know we're getting into the holiday spirit and all, but I wanted to do something a little different to break up the routine. There is always someone's birthday in my family for every single month (July is our most popular month). I've run completely out and need to restock my stash. Here is a birthday card I'm going to be giving to my niece on the 14th. My nephew's is on the 23rd. So before I get all glittered and pine-coned down in my holiday gifts, decor and projects I figure I better get their cards out of the way now. Hope you really like this card. I'm entering it into the following challenges...

Celebrate the Occasion - Birthday Card (must follow sketch) 

 

More than Favors' Wacky Wednesday - Birthday Card 

More Treat Holders...

Hi Everyone,
It's me again with another post for the late hour. I hope you've been enjoying your day. I'm going to be quick with this as I have to get back to studying for this major test I have next week. I need ALL the prayers I can get so shout out a good one for me. Ok, here's the challenges my project was created for:
My Pinkalicious Blog Hop create a "3D item for the Holiday",
Whimsical Wednesdays - "Create bags/boxes or anything that can package Halloween Treats,
More Than Favors' Wacky Wednesday - "Create something for "Halloween".

I used the mini monsters cartridge for this treat holder cut at fit to page. I altered the front of it a bit as I was going for a bat-ty look. I also see after uploading this that I forgot to add my sentiment and ink up my edges. Well it's complete now and I'll have to do that later. It's perfect for the little ones at Halloween. I must confess that I don't really celebrate Halloween, but I love seeing the little ones dressed up in their cute adorable outfits. Treat holders and a few cards are as far as I get.

Happy Anniversary - Wacky Wenesday Challenge #51

Hi My Friends,
I can't believe I almost missed this. It just dawned on me what day it was. Has this ever happened to you...lol. Well I won't waste time yabbing. My girl Paula at More Than Favors is hosting her weekly Wacky Wednesday Challenges. This week it is to create an "Anniversary Themed Project". Here is my card for any couple having their Anniversary. Mine is coming up in October (7-Beautiful, Learning & Growing Years). I know it looks a little rough around the edges, but aren't all couples a little that way too...(lol). Let's just go with it being a symbolic Anniversary Card. After all... "There are no mistakes in crafting, just opportunities to be more creative". **sn: (that's my story and I'm stickin' to it)

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Time To Get CANDY

Hi There Friends,

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 "Halloween Project". 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!! - "A Treat 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