Creations by a Chatterbox

Bunny purse

2011-02-20T11:03:00.003-05:00

I can't believe it has been soooooooooooo long since I have posted anything. I haven't been doing much crafting lately, but I think that I am getting back into the swing of things.
I saw this purse HERE and just had to make it because it is just too cute. I made one for my sister and one for my niece. Now if only I can hold onto them until Easter.
Thanks for stopping by and havng a look!!!

Project Tuesday's Photo Cube challenge

2010-12-14T05:00:00.007-05:00

For all those who love PROJECT TUESDAY'S challenge blog... we are excited to invite a few more girls onto the Project Tuesday Design Team. If you are interested, please add DT after your name. We will announce the NEW DT in January 2011!!!!

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I would just like to say how sorry I am that I have not been playing along with the PROJECT TUESDAY challenge blog as much as I have in the past. I have had bronchitis since the end of October and I did not get it taken care of until the middle of November. Although I was on meds and it helped to clear up most of it....I just have had no energy to do much of anything. I am starting to feel somewhat better, but not 100%...but enough of my boo whooing about being sick. I am just happy to feeling well enough to be able to play along again.

The challenge for this week at PROJECT TUESDAY is to make a photo cube. I guess you could say that I cheated....I used Tags, bags, boxes and more cricut cartridge for the box and the die cuts are from a couple of different X-mas paper stacks that I have. I didn't add any pics yet, but I will once I get ink for my printer.

Now hop on over to PROJECT TUESDAY and check out what the DT came up with, and make sure that you join in on the fun. Don't forget to link your project!!!

Thanks for stopping by!!!!!!!!

Click HERE for instructions for the photo cube.

Project Tuesday's Ornament and Box Challenge

2010-11-30T05:00:00.005-05:00

This week for PROJECT TUESDAY...the challenge is to make an ornament and box. The box is very easy to make and I loved making the ornament...the only problem with it is cleaning up all the glitter everywhere (I'm really messy with glitter). This would be such a fun and cute project for child to make and give to someone.
Now hop on over to PROJECT TUESDAY and see what the DT came up with this week!!! Make sure to join in on the fun, and don't forget to link your projects!!!!!

Click on the links below for instructions!

Ornament Gift Box

Ornament

Santa Hat

2010-11-28T18:09:00.002-05:00

Have I told you that I love my Knifty Knitter Looms?!!! Here's a santa hat that I made for my sister. She loved it!!! It was soooooooo easy to make. Not sure if I did the decrease stitches right, but it worked out anyway.

Thanks for stopping by!!!

Project Tuesday's Reindeer Baglet Challenge

2010-11-16T05:00:00.011-05:00

Although I have not been feeling well for the past 2 weeks, and I'm sill not feeling so great....I have missed playing along with PROJECT TUESDAY'S weekly challenge.....so I thought this week I'm going to play regardless of how I feel. (ETA: I finally went to the MD today and found out that I have a sinus infection and bronchitis....no wonder I have been feeling lousy for almost 3 wks)

What a great challenge this week at PROJECT TUESDAY! Such a cute and easy little treat bag to give your guests for any holiday or occasion!!

Now hop on over to PROJECT TUESDAY and check out what the DT came up with, and make sure to join in on the fun!!! Don't forget to link your project!

Thanks for stopping by!!!

Click HERE for instructions!!

Project Tuesday's Tag Box challenge

2010-10-26T00:01:00.002-04:00

This week at PROJECT TUESDAY the challenge is to make a Tag Box. I loved making this box, but decided to make some chocolate covered oreo cookies to add into the box instead of tags. My sister and a few other goblins that I know will love these!!

Now hop on over to PROJECT TUESDAY and check out what the DT came up with, and make sure to join in on the fun!!! Don't forget to link your project!!

Thanks for stopping by!!!

Click HERE for instructions!!

Project Tuesday's Corner Bookmark challenge

2010-10-19T00:01:00.003-04:00

This weeks challenge at PROJECT TUESDAY is to make a Corner Bookmark. They are so simple to make. This is the time of the year for me to get out a few spooky books to read. Love, love, love to read about spooky things. That is why my bookmarker is a touch on the dark side, but not too much.
Now hop on over to PROJECT TUESDAY and check out the DT's samples, and join in on the fun!! Don't forget to link your project.

Thanks for stopping by!!!

Click HERE for instructions!!

Project Tuesday's Treat Bag Cover challenge

2010-10-12T00:01:00.005-04:00

This weeks challenge at PROJECT TUESDAY is to make a Treat Bag Cover. What a cute project to put a treat in...and really easy to do! So hop on over to PROJECT TUESDAY to check out the DT's samples and join in on the fun!! Don't forget to link your project!!

Thanks for stopping by!!!

Click HERE for instructions!!!

Project Tuesday's Nugget Purse challenge

2010-10-05T00:01:00.008-04:00

This weeks challenge at PROJECT TUESDAY is to make a nugget purse. These are soooooooooo simple to make. Because I am making tons of these for some people I decided to make the purse using cricut cartridge Tags, Bags, Boxes and More. It was soooo easy to do and such a time saver because I was able to cut several per 12x12 page.

Now hop on over to PROJECT TUESDAY to get inspired by the DT's designs, and join in on the fun!!! Don't forget to link your project!!!

Thanks for stopping by!!!

Click HERE for instructions!!

Project Tuesday's Clear Sleeve Gift Box challenge

2010-09-28T00:01:00.008-04:00

The challenge this week at PROJECT TUESDAY is to make a clear sleeve gift box. What a great little box for a gift or a treat!! Of course I added a treat in the box I made....I love treats!!!

Make sure you hop on over to PROJECT TUESDAY and check out the gift boxes that the DT came up with, and make sure you join in on the fun!! Don't forget to link your project!!!

Thanks for stopping by!!!
Click HERE for instructions!

Knifty Knitter Hat

2010-09-27T06:11:00.004-04:00

This past weekend I decided to buy myself the knifty knitter set at JoAnn's...Love new toys! I made this hat for my sister. I can't wait to give it to her. I also plan on making a matching scarf. I just can't belive how easy this was to make!
I think that for X-mas I am going to make my sister and the other residents where my sister lives some Pittsburgh Steeler colored hats and a matching scarf. Where my sister lives...they love to have Steeler parties....actually they love any kind of party!!
Well....thanks for stopping by!!!

Project Tuesday's Trifold Pocket Card challenge

2010-09-21T00:01:00.008-04:00

This week at PROJECT TUESDAY we are making a Tri-fold Pocket Card! This was such an easy and fun card to make!! Although I am sooooooooooooo not ready for winter to come...every time I looked at this paper it made me think of winter:(

Enough of my rambling...now hop on over to PROJECT TUESDAY and check out the DT's wonderful samples, and make sure that you join in on the fun!! Don't forget to link your project!!!

Thanks for stopping by!!

Click HERE for instructions!

Supplies: K&Company paper; Martha Stewart branch punch; circle punch; gold embossing powder; the cardinal image is from an internet site with free coloring pages and then I made the image small enough to use on my card; twine; random button; cuttlebug and swiss dots folder.

Project Tuesday's Window Treat Box challenge

2010-09-14T00:01:00.006-04:00

This weeks challenge at PROJECT TUESDAY is to make a Window Treat Box! What a fun challenge, and sooooooooooooo easy to make!!!! Hop on over to PROJECT TUESDAY and look at what the DT came up with!!! Make sure you join in on the fun, and don't forget to link your project!!

Thanks for stopping by!!!! If you have any questions just leave me a comment!!

Click HERE for instructions!

Project Tuesday's Gate Fold card challenge

2010-09-07T00:00:00.006-04:00

This weeks challenge for PROJECT TUESDAY is to make a Gate Fold card. There are soooooo many things that you can do with this type of a card! Go and check out all the wonderful samples that the DT came up with at PROJECT TUESDAY. Make sure you join in on the fun, and don't forget to link your project!!!

Thanks for stopping by!!!!!
Click HERE for instructions!

Project Tuesday's View Master Card Challenge

2010-08-31T00:01:00.005-04:00

This week at PROJECT TUESDAY the challenge it to make a view master card. I decided not to make a card, but instead make a note pad....just for something different.
Make sure you hop on over to PROJECT TUESDAY and check out the wonderful samples made by the DT! Be sure to join in on the fun, and don't forget to link your project!

Thanks for stopping by!!!!
Click HERE for instructions on how to make a view master card!

Project Tuesday's Mini Candy Bar Holder Challenge

2010-08-24T00:00:00.004-04:00

This weeks challenge for PROJECT TUESDAY is super sweet!!! The challenge is to make a mini candy bar holder. Such a simple project, but sooooo cute!!! What a great idea for a party favor!!
I didn't have any mini hershey bars around (gotta get to the store)...so I used an Andes candy and wrapped it in brown paper and crimped the ends.

Make sure you hop on over to PROJECT TUESDAY and look at the sweet mini candy bar holders that the DT came up with, and make sure to join in on the fun!!!! Don't forget to link your project!!!!!!

Thanks for stopping by!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Click HERE for instructions on how to make a mini candy bar holder!

Hummingbird & Butterflies

2010-08-18T09:04:00.003-04:00

Last week my BFF (Bobbie Jo), who is also my SIL, HI Bobbie!!!!!!!, asked me to make a couple of cards for her. She needed them for a couple of women that she works with.

Very simple cards, but I guess I like the way they turned out. I didn't have much time to work on them. I just hope that ladies liked them.

Thanks for stopping by!!!

Project Tuesday's Flap card challenge

2010-08-17T00:00:00.003-04:00

Wow....I never thought that I was going to have any time to myself to get my flap card done, but I got it done.....with 1 hour to spare!!!! I just have been running around non-stop for the past few days, and had alot going on here at home. Oh well...enough of my boooo-whoooooing!

This week at PROJECT TUESDAY the challenge is to make a flap card! I really like this type of card, and I'm sure you will to once you make one!

Make sure to stop over at PROJECT TUESDAY and take a look at the wonderful flap cards that the DT came up with, and make sure you join in on the fun!!! Don't forget to add your link to your project!!

Thanks for stopping by!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Click HERE for instructions on how to make a Flap Card!

Project Tuesday's Treat Box Challenge

2010-08-10T00:00:00.003-04:00

This week at PROJECT TUESDAY the challenge is to make a Treat Box! This treat box is sooooooooooooo simple to make and can be done in just minutes!!!

Make sure you hop on over to PROJECT TUESDAY and check out the DT's awesome samples!!! Don't forget to join in on the fun, and make sure you add a link to your project!!!
Thanks for stopping by!!!

Click HERE for instructions for the treat box!

Project Tuesday's Tunnel Card Challenge

2010-08-03T00:00:00.006-04:00

The challenge this week at PROJECT TUESDAY is to make a Tunnel Card. I almost skipped out this week because I have been busy, but thankfully someone reminded me that I was the one who chose this challenge...so of course I could not skip out....Thanks Rose.

Please hop on over to PROJECT TUESDAY and take a look at what the DT's came up with. Make sure you join in on the fun, and don't forget to link your card!!!

Thanks for stopping by!!!!!!

Click HERE to get instructions on how to make a Tunnel Card.

PROJECT TUESDAY "GUM HOLDER"

2010-07-27T00:01:00.004-04:00

What a fun project this week at PROJECT TUESDAY!!! My sister will love this...because she LOVES bubble gum...so of course I had to make this for her. I wish that I would have given myself more time to work on this, but I have sorta been busy.
Make sure to stop over at PROJECT TUESDAY and take a look at the DT's wonderful work!!!! Also...make sure you join in on the fun, and don't forget to link your project!!!!!!
Thanks for stopping by!!!!!!!

Click HERE for gum holder template.

PROJECT TUESDAY "PAPER FLOWERS"

2010-07-20T00:01:00.001-04:00

This week at PROJECT TUESDAY the challenge is to make PAPER FLOWERS. When I first saw the challenge I immediately thought of a topiary. The flowers are sooooooo easy to make...even though it took me a few practice tries before I got the hang of it.

Sorry for the bad picture...the flowers are actually bright orange, red, green and blue...although you can't tell from the picture.

Make sure you hop on over the PROJECT TUESDAY to check out the DT's wonderful work, and make sure you join in on the fun!!! Don't forget to link your project!

Thanks for stopping by!!!!!

Click HERE to learn how to make these flowers.

PROJECT TUESDAY "EASEL CARD"

2010-07-13T00:01:00.004-04:00

For the challenge this week at PROJECT TUESDAY we are making an Easel Card. I had such a great time making this card!! I got the Tilda image from a swap that I was in over 1 year ago....so I finally decided to use it. She used to gives me the creeps though....because she has no mouth, lol, but I think she is starting to grow on me.

Make sure that you stop over PROJECT TUESDAY and check out the DT's awesome work, and make sure you join in on the fun!!! Don't forget to link your project!!!!

Thanks for stopping by!!!

Click HERE for instructions on how to make an easel card.

Supplies: Tilda stamped image; K&Company paper; Mickey & Friends Cricut cart for the fence; flower soft; prima flowers; brads; stickles; pearls from Michael's; Marvy butterfly punch; computer generated sentiment; EK success scallop punch; water color pencils and a color pencil blender.

Box in a Bag & altered mirror

2010-07-10T14:44:00.003-04:00

I woke up this morning and thought "Oh no....I need a small gift bag for today." Then I remembered seeing this really cute box in a bag at SCS and decided to make one. I needed it to add in the lip balm holder, that I made earlier in the week, and for the altered mirror that I made yesterday. What a really quick and easy box/bag!!!
Click HERE for the instructions on how to make the "Box in a Bag".
Thanks for stopping by!!!!

PROJECT TUESDAY 'LIP BALM HOLDER'

2010-07-06T00:01:00.012-04:00

What a fun project we are doing this week at PROJECT TUESDAY!!! I have soooooo many different ideas for this come winter. Wouldn't this holder just be the cutest thing for a X-mas stocking stuffer...or attatched to a gift??

Make sure you stop over PROJECT TUESDAY and check out all the wonderful holders that the DT came up with, and make sure to join in on the fun!!! Make sure to link your project!!!

Thanks for stopping by!!!

Click HERE for the lip balm holder pattern.

Supplies: All dressed up mat stack; K&Company glitter paper; the stamped lips is from a set that I bought at Tuesday Morning; sentiment is studio g; pastel pink embossing powder; heat embossing gun; and Rhinestones from PatCatan's.

Project Tuesday "Fries Box"

2010-06-29T00:01:00.001-04:00

What a fun and easy project we are doing this week at PROJECT TUESDAY!!!

I filled the 1st fry box with candy buttons, and they are yummy. The 2nd fry box is filled with saltwater taffy....another yummy.

Make sure you hop on over to PROJECT TUESDAY and check out the cute fry boxes that the DT came up with, and make sure to join in on the fun!!! Don't forget to link your project!!

Thanks for stopping by!!!!

Click HERE for instructions on how to make this project.

Supplies: Fry box template; Martha Stewart button punch; MiniMonograms cricut cart for the thank you circle; white gel pen; ribbon is from JoAnn's; twine and the paper is American Crafts.

PAY IT FORWARD

2010-06-21T18:07:00.002-04:00

I received my PIF from Rose today!!!!! Love it, love it, love it!!!!!! Wow....I'm sooooooo sorry it has taken me so long to get this posted. Just alot going on in my life for the past 3 months:(

Pay It Forward

I promise to send something handmade to the first 5 people who leave a comment that they want to participate in the PIF challenge. In turn, they promise to post this and send something they made to the first 5 posters on their blog.
I promise you will receive your item before the end of July 2010.

Father's Day cards and a frame

2010-06-20T17:03:00.003-04:00

Wanted to share a couple of Father's Day cards and a picture frame that I made this weekend.

The 1st card is for my stepfather....Happy Father's Day Lon!!! The paper is makingmemories. The bluejay is from Pat Catan's along with the buttons.

The 2nd card is for my FIL....Happy Father's Day Bill!!! The paper I used is from the DCWV Travel stack. I cut the compass from the Stand and Salute Cricut cart and then stamped and heated embossed. The compass stamp is from Michaels.

The altered picture frame is for my FIL. It is one of those $1 frames from Michaels. I think that the paper I used with the stars is from JoAnns. The lighthouse and the seagulls are from Lifes A Beach Cricut cart.

Thanks for stopping by!!!!!

Project Tuesday "Glitter Windows"

2010-06-15T00:01:00.001-04:00

This week at PROJECT TUESDAY we are making Glitter Windows.....soooooo easy and fun! Make sure to stop by PROJECT TUESDAY to check out the DT's awesome work, and make sure to join in on the fun!!!!! Don't forget to link your project!!!
Thanks for stopping by!!!
Click HERE for instructions on how to make glitter windows.

Supplies: Paper-K&Company and DCWV; chalk; Studio18 rhinestones; Martha Stewart copper glitter; Cricut machine; Storybook Cricut Cart., Lyrical Letters Cricut Cart.; Mini Monograms Cricut Cart; D'vine Swirl cuttlebug folder; cuttlebug; misc. sentiment stamp; embossing powder; heat embossing gun.

Project Tuesday "Explosion Box"

2010-06-08T00:01:00.001-04:00

This week for PROJECT TUESDAY the challenge is to make an Explosion Box. Make sure to stop over at PROJECT TUESDAY and check out the DT's awesome work, and make sure to join in on the fun!!!! Don't forget to link your project!!!

Thanks for stopping by!!!!!

Click HERE for the instructions on how to make this project.

Project Tuesday "Luminari"

2010-06-01T00:01:00.001-04:00

This weeks challenge at PROJECT TUESDAY is to make a luminari. What a fun project!!! I don't have any nestibilities and I don't have a big enough paper punch that I was able to use for the center of the luminari...so I decided to make a cut file for a luminari using 2 cricut cartridges (George & Basic Shapes and Storybook) and design studio. I also don't have a battery operated candle so I had to use a real candle inside of the luminari just to take the picture to show you what it looks like with a light...DO NOT USE OR KEEP A REAL CANDLE IN THIS PROJECT!!!! I will have to buy some of the battery operated candles on my next shopping trip.
Make sure you stop over at PROJECT TUESDAY and check out the DT's awesome samples!!!

Thanks for stopping by!!!!!

Click HERE to get directions on how to make this project.

Supplies: DCWV mariposa paper stack; Anna Griffin vellum; Cricut Expression machine, Storybook cricut cart; Martha Stewart butterfly punch; Prima flowers; and a brad that I added orange/yellow flock to.

PROJECT TUESDAY "Paper Bag Brag Book"

2010-05-25T00:01:00.002-04:00

This weeks project at PROJECT TUESDAY is to make a Paper Bag Brag Book. I decided to make my book into a Prayer book.

I had so much fun making this book...so I'm sure you will enjoy making a book also. Make sure to stop over and check out the DT's samples at PROJECT TUESDAY, and join in on the fun!!! Don't forget to add your link to your project!!!

Thanks for stopping!!!!!

Click HERE for instructions.

Supplies: Paper bag lunch bags; Stamped image is from Inkadinkado that was colored with colored pencils and blended with a blender marker; K$Company paper; Martha Stewart paper punch; Spellbinder Shapeabilities; From My Kitchen Cricut cart. for the index cards; Prima flowers; Brads; EK Success corner punch; Pastel yellow embossing poweder; heat embossing gun; adhesive; glue; Misc. lace ribbon; and ribbon from JoAnn's.

PROJECT TUESDAY "Card with detattachable/matching bookmark"

2010-05-18T00:01:00.001-04:00

This week at PROJECT TUESDAY our challenge is to make a card with a detattachable/matching bookmark. I'm not very happy with my card, but I have not been feeling well and I really didn't want to miss out on this challenge...so this is what I came up with.

Make sure that you stop over and check out the DT's wonderful creations at PROJECT TUESDAY, and make sure to join in on the fun!!! Don't forget to link your project!!!

Thanks for stopping by!!!!

PROJECT TUESDAY "Paper Fortune Cookies"

2010-05-11T00:01:00.004-04:00

This week our challenge for PROJECT TUESDAY was to make Paper Fortune Cookies. What a fun project!!! Make sure to stop over at PROJECT TUESDAY and check out all the great cookies, and make sure to join in on the fun!!! Don't forget to link your project!!!!

Also, I got the super cute take out box cricut cut-file from CRAZY FOR CRAFTING'S blog. Thank you soooooooooo much Cindy for sharing this awesome cut-file. Make sure to stop by her blog. She has some wonderful projects on their.

Thanks for stopping by!!!!!!

Click HERE for instructions for making your own fortune cookies.

Supplies: K&Company paper; Studio18 Rhinestone; Flower is from the Pagoda cricut cart. that was embossed with swiss dots cuttlebug folder and ribbon from JoAnn's.

PROJECT TUESDAY "Altered Tin or Box"

2010-05-04T00:00:00.001-04:00

Gotta make this short and sweet because my internet keeps disconnecting so I am trying to get this posted as fast as I can. I have had connection problems for the past week.

Our challenge at PROJECT TUESDAY was to alter a tin or box. I altered a box that I received at X-mas that was filled with awesome cookies. Please make sure to go to PROJECT TUESDAY and check out all the great work from the DT and make sure you join in on the fun!! Don't forget to link your project!!!

Thanks for stopping by!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Click HERE for instructions.

Supplies: Paper is from MakingMemories , misc. brads, ribbon from the Dollar Tree, and the flower is a QuicKutz die that I ran through my cuttlebug.

Project Tuesday "Folded Frame"

2010-04-27T05:00:00.000-04:00

This week at PROJECT TUESDAY our challenge was to make a "Folded Frame" card. The frame was so easy to make!!

Now I challenge you to go to PROJECT TUESDAY and check out the great work from the DT and to join in on the fun!!! Don't forget to link your project!!!

Thanks for stopping by!!!
Click HERE to get directions on how to make this project.

Supplies: K&Company paper; misc. pearls; Garnet embossing powder; heat embossing gun; Storybook Cricut Cart. for the square and oval scallop; the flower was made from several layers of scalloped circles that were scrunched together and then added an eyelet in the center; the stem is from Indie Art Cricut Cart. and embossed with my cuttlebug and the cuttle bug Distressed Stripes folder; Studio 18 rhinestones; and the ribbon is from JoAnn's.

Project Tuesday "Spiral Pop Up Card"

2010-04-20T09:00:00.002-04:00

This week at PROJECT TUESDAY our challenge was to make a Spiral Pop Up Card. I have never made one of these before. As soon as I saw this challenge it made me think of monkeys hanging out. I think I might have to give this to my niece, Jennifer, so that her and I can "hang out" and cricut together since she got a baby bug for Christmas.

Make sure that you stop over at PROJECT TUESDAY and look at the wonderful Spiral Pop Up Cards the DT came up with...Oh....and make sure to join in on the fun!!!!!!!

Thanks for stopping by!!!!!!

Click HERE for directions on how to make a spiral pop up card.

Supplies: Cricut Carts-New Arrival for the monkey card cut at 5/12 inches and for the inside monkeys cut at 2 inches, Lyrical Letters for the leaves; Paper-Luxedesigns, MakingMemories and DCWV Safari Kids; Joann's $1 Inkadinkado sentiments; Prima flowers; Eyelet; American Crafts ribbon; brown embossing powder; heat embossin gun, twine; adhesive.

Project Tuesday "Card Purse"

2010-04-13T00:01:00.005-04:00

This week at PROJECT TUESDAY our challenge was to make a card purse. Click HERE to get directions on how to make this project. Although it's a card purse.....I decided to make a 4x5 notebook with my Bind It All to put inside the purse. Oh no....Am I turning into a rebel like Rose?, LOL. (Sending hugs to Rose!!!) I loved making this project!!

Make sure to stop over at PROJECT TUESDAY to check out all the creations, and make sure to join in on the fun!!!!!

Thanks for stopping by!!!!!

Supplies: The Zebra is from African Animals Stamp Set from Joann's that was heat embossed with white then black, skittles dyed with silver alcohol inks, Ribbon is from Joann's, Making Memories eyelets; the button is from Michael's $1 bin; Zebra striped paper is from Joann's, the black paper is Wausau textures cardstock, and Bind it all for the notebook.

Project Tuesday "Diaper Fold Pouch"

2010-04-06T00:01:00.007-04:00

This week at PROJECT TUESDAY...our challenge was to make a Diaper Fold Pouch. How cute are these?!!! And...sooooooooo easy to make!!! You can get the directions to make one by clicking HERE. I decided to add sunflower seeds inside the pouch to match the sunflower stamped image. Make sure that you stop over at PROJECT TUESDAY and check out the DT's samples, and join in on the fun!!!!

Thanks for stopping by!!!!!

Supplies: GooseBerryPatch paper, textured paper, Martha Stewart floral band paper punch, SeeD's sunflower stamp, sentiment stamp is from LTD Commodities, twine, white gelly roll pen and K&Company eyelet.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MUNCHKIN!!!

2010-04-01T09:57:00.003-04:00

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MUNCHKIN!!!!

It's my Munchkin's birthday today!!! She is now 18 yrs. old/young. She was a stray that I took in when she was about 1 yr. old and that was 17 yrs. ago. She is such a mommies girl. Anytime she doesn't know where I am at in the house...she starts meowing as loud as she can meow until she finds me, and every night she lets me know when it is time to go to sleep and then she jumps into bed with me and purrs and purrs and purrs. She is such a sweetie!!

OH...and if you can't tell from the picture...Munchkin hated her party hat. She sat perfectly still until I took it off of her head, LOL.

Project Tuesday-- Altered Picture Frame

2010-03-30T00:01:00.004-04:00

Our challenge this week at PROJECT TUESDAY was to make an altered picture frame. What a fun and inexpensive project to make for someone! I paid $1.00 for the unfinished wood frame at Michaels and just added paper, embellishments and painted the inside and back of the frame.

Click HERE for the instructions on how to make an altered picture frame.

Make sure to stop over at PROJECT TUESDAY and check out everyone's wonderful work, and make sure to join in on the fun!!!

Supplies: $1:00 unfinished wood frame from Michaels, K&Comp. and MakingMemories paper, hummingbird and flourish are both from Lyrical Letters Cricut Cartridge, primas, brads, paint and mod podge.

Thanks for stopping by!!!!!!!

Project Tuesday Flower Pot Card Challenge

2010-03-23T02:00:00.002-04:00

This week at PROJECT TUESDAY our challenge was to make a Flower Pot Card. This is another project of mine that I will be mailing to my sister, even though she lives only about 15 mins. from me...she loves to get mail. I ended up using my WALK IN MY GARDEN cricut cartridge for the flower pot and welded two together, but if you don't have that cartridge or a cricut machine you can follow THIS LINK and get directions on how to make it. I made a pocket/pouch for the inside and added a little note to the front of it and put some flower seeds inside the pocket/pouch.

Make sure to stop by at PROJECT TUESDAY and look at the wonderful flower pots the DT came up with, and make sure you join in on the fun!!!!

Thanks for stopping by!!!!

supplies: Cricut Expression machine; Walk in My Garden cricut cartridge; Not sure which cartridge I used for the leaves because they were cut out some time ago for another project, but I used my cuttlebug and Distressed Stripes folder to give them some texture; Pooh & Friends cricut cartridge for the bee, which was flocked and I added stickles to his eye; Flowers are from the Home Decor cricut cartridge; K&Company paper; the flower pot was crimped on the bottom with a crimper; Swiss dots cuttlebug folder and sorry I don't know the name of the Fiskars paper punch that I used. (I hope I got everything listed)

PROJECT TUESDAY...TRI FOLD POCKET CARD

2010-03-16T06:00:00.006-04:00

This week at PROJECT TUESDAY we had to make a Tri Fold Pocket Card. What a really cute project. Click HERE to get directions on how to make one!

I made this for my "older" sister Sylvia. She is MR and has Cerebral Palsy, but she is the most amazing person! She is so happy, caring, loving and full of life and she absolutely loves looking at pictures of herself. Anytime she is at my house she looks around to make sure that I have her picture out somewhere, which of course I do. Anyway I thought this would be a great project for her. Something that she could take with her wherever she goes.

Make sure to stop over and check out everyone's awesome work at PROJECT TUESDAY, and join on the fun!!

Thanks for stopping by!!!!!!!

supplies: K&Company paper and random scraps of paper; EK Success GH Petlas paper punch; MS butterfly punch; Blushing pink pastel embossing powder; embossing heat gun; Joann's ribbon; K&Company eyelets; pearls and charm is from Michaels; Prima flowers; See D's stamped sentiment; and A Child's Year for the little fairy girl.

Project Tuesday "Hinged Card" Challenge

2010-03-09T05:00:00.002-05:00

How excited am I???!!!!VERY EXCITED!!!!! This is my 1st project to make for PT since becoming a member of the DT at Project Tuesday. Don't you just love my watermark?!!! I love it....Thanks Jennifer!!!!!!!!

Our challenge this week was to make a Hinged Card. You can get directions on how to make this card HERE. I really loved making this card. I did not expect it to be so easy.

Make sure you go to PROJECT TUESDAY and look at all the wonderful projects that these ladies come up with, and join in on the fun!!!!!

Thanks for stopping by!!!!!!

Supplies: Paper and button are from Autumn Leaves foof-a-La scrapping kit; Fiskars "Give it a swirl" punch; JoAnn's ribbon; Martha Stewart Bird stamp; Garnet embossing powder; heat embossing gun; Leafy Branch cuttlebug folder; cuttlebug; chalk; K&Company clear sentiment stamp; pop dots; corner punch; twine. (I think that I got everything listed)

Crafty Creations "One Color Challenge"

2010-03-04T08:58:00.004-05:00

This weeks challenge at CCC was to use many shades of one color. What a fun challenge!!! I ended up making a card and a small gift bag to match.

Make sure you stop over at CCC and take a look at all the wonderful creations, and join in on the fun!!!!!

Thanks for stopping by!!

Supplies: Cricut Expression along with Home Decor cricut cartridge, K&Company paper along with random scraps of paper, Studio G hummingbird stamp, glossy accents, pearls from Michaels, ribbon from Joann's, EK success corner punch, lilac embossing powder, Making Memories rim/tag maker, cuttlebug, and swiss dots embossing folder (I think I got everything:))

:):)PROJECT TUESDAY:):)

2010-03-02T14:34:00.019-05:00

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU ladies for chosing me to be a part of the most talented DT at PROJECT TUESDAY!!! I am soooooo excited about being a part of such a great challenge blog!!!!! Can't wait to see all the upcoming challenges that are in store for us!

Congratulations to all the new DT members!!!! Click on their name to go and check out their blogs!!!
Sarah
SherryAnn
Suezie
Jean
and Me (you are already here:)!!!

Make sure to check out the current DT's blogs also!!! Click on their name to go and check out their blogs!!!
Cindy
Jennifer
Karen
Lisa
Rose

As soon as I got home I whipped up this super cute birdhouse!!! I love birds so this was such a fun challenge. I did not attatch the raffia because I think that I am going to add jelly beans or robin eggs(whoppers) inside the birdhouse and use them for Easter treats. So I guess I will be making some more of these in the near future since I would like to use them for decorations for on the dinner table for Easter Dinner.

If you would like to make one or several of these little birdhouse you can get the templete HERE.

Supplies: Bird was made using my Cricut and Animal Kingdom cricut art, birdhouse is made with K&Company double sided paper, roof was punched using EK Success gh petal punch, 3/4 in. circle punch in the front of the birdhouse, Cuttlebug to cut Spellbinders miniabilities flower bouquet die and a circle was punched in the die so that I would not cover up the hole, a small piece of a reed stick for the bird to perch on and some raffia

THANKS FOR STOPPING BY!!!! Make sure to go over to PROJECT TUESDAY and have a look at all the wonderful projects, and join in on the fun!!!!

Crafty Creations "Cut it out and Pop it up" Challenge

2010-02-27T23:22:00.005-05:00

This is just a cutesie card that I made for my sister. I'm sure that she is just as tired of all the snow as the rest of us here in PA....so I thought that I would make her a fun spring/summer card.

Make sure to check out all the great projects at CCC, and join in on the fun!!!!!!!

Thanks for stopping by!

supplies: Forever Young cricut cartridge for the hat, flowers and sunglasses, stickles, pearls, bloom dots cuttlebug folder, and DCWV paper.

Project Tuesday "Gift Card Holder" challenge

2010-02-23T15:42:00.003-05:00

I had such a great time making this project!!! I made this for my FIL. He was in the Navy many years ago and his B-day is in March...so this was perfect timing for doing a project like this.

Make sure you check out the DT's awesome work at PROJECT TUESDAY and join in on the fun!!!

Thanks for stopping by!!!!!!!!!!

supplies: Lifes A Beach cricut cartridge for the anchor, wheel and ship/smoke, fiskars wave punch; K&Company paper, and twine.

Crafty Creations Challenge "Stitching"

2010-02-21T13:27:00.004-05:00

I sooooooooooooo enjoyed doing this challenge!!! I haven't stitched on a card in such a long time. I had to dust off my Pixie craft sewing maching. It was one of those things I just had to have, but rarely use it...so this challenge gave me a chance to use it. Ron thanks you Rose...since he's the one who bought me the pixie.

Make sure to stop over at CCC and check out all the great stitching projects, and join in on the fun!!!!

Thanks for stopping by!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

supplies: Pixie craft sewing maching, Paper is from K&Company, prima flowers, Martha Stewart emboss/button punch, Ribbon is from JoAnn's, Inkadinkado hummingbird stamp, and embossing powder (the color is red dragon)

Project Tuesday Joy Fold Card

2010-02-17T21:01:00.002-05:00

What a fun challenge this was!!! I have never made a joy fold card before. I didn't add a sentiment to this card (I guess you can tell that by looking at it, duh). This is going in my stash of cards to use for whatever occasion might come up.

Make sure to stop over at PROJECT TUESDAY and check out all the wonderful cards that the ladies came up with, and join in on the fun!!!

Thanks for stopping by!!!!! (Sorry for the bad picture.)

supplies: making memories and K&Company paper, JoAnn's ribbon, scrappy cat clear butterfly stamp that was heat embossed, butterflies were cut with cricut expression using Home Accents Cartridge, prima flowers and a brad in the center.

Crafty Creations "Friends" Challenge

2010-02-10T11:31:00.006-05:00

This weeks challenge at CRAFTY CREATIONS is "friend". Again....had to pull out the House Mouse stamps because they are just sitting here collecting dust....I just love them!

Make sure you stop over at CRAFTY CREATIONS and check out all the wonderful friend projects, and join in on the fun!!!

Thanks for stopping by!!!

supplies: Grosgrain and American Crafts ribbon, House Mouse stamp, See D's friend stamp, DCWV Pocket full of Possies paper, darice eyelets, heat embossed Friend, dry embossed using the Ultimate Crafters Companion, paper punch is a Daisies punch that I bought from LTD commodities approx. 1 yr. ago. and stickles

Project Tuesday Party Favor's

2010-02-09T17:52:00.006-05:00

I loved doing this project! I am making about 20 more of these for my sister to give out to her guests at her B-day party in March. Not too sure what is going in them yet, but I still have plenty of time to find something yummy.

Please stop by PROJECT TUESDAY, check out all the great party favors and join in on the fun!!!

Supplies: MakingMemories embellishment paper 6x6 and American Crafts Premium Ribbon

There you go Rose and Shelly :)-....(((((Hugs)))))

Thanks for stopping by!!!!!

Crafty Creations Challenge "Wings"

2010-02-07T12:46:00.003-05:00

This card was done for CCC. I hated to cut the butterfly paper because I like it so much, but I guess I should use the paper that I buy instead of looking at it and saving it.

Make sure to stop over at CCC and look at all the great creations, and jump in and do a challenge!!!

Thanks for stopping by!!!!!

Project Tuesday CD case challenge 2/2/10

2010-02-02T10:20:00.002-05:00

What a fun project!!!! Now maybe I will remove all those pics that have been saved on my SD card and actually put them on some discs. Some pics are from 5 yrs ago:0 Make sure to stop over at PROJECT TUESDAY and look at all the great CD cases, and join in on the fun!!!

Thanks for stopping by!!!

OCC 1/28/10

2010-01-29T18:36:00.000-05:00

I already made DH a card for Valentine's Day, but our 16th wedding anniversary is coming up next week....so I will give this card to him then..(oh the poor guy...to put up with me all these years, LOL).

After making the 1st card...I didn't care for it too much...so I made a few changes to it...still not liking it too much....Oh Well :(

Make sure to stop over at OCC and check out all the great designs!

Thanks for stopping by!!!

CRAFTY CREATIONS CHALLENGE...CELEBRATION THEME 1/27/10

2010-01-27T19:11:00.000-05:00

WOW...I haven't used my House Mouse stamps in soooooooooo long...I thought it was time to pull them out. I thought this little guy/girl was perfect for a Celebration type card.

Make sure you stop over at CCC and check out all the different takes on the celebration theme, and join in on the fun. Thanks for stopping by!!

PROJECT TUESDAY...WIPER CARD 1/26/10

2010-01-26T15:31:00.005-05:00

This was so much easier to make than I thought it would be! Yes....I am still thinking SPRING even though it's not a springy colored card...the sentiment reminds me that "Spring is in the air". Make sure to stop over at PROJECT TUESDAY and look at all the talent...oh and join in on the fun!!! Thanks for stopping by!!!

OCC 1/21/10

2010-01-21T09:42:00.002-05:00

I just keep reminding myself that Spring is almost here. I am sooooooooooooo tired of the cold weather. At least it's sunny here for today, but starting this evening and throughout the night it's going to get yucky again with a chance of freezing rain. Oh well...I think we only have 57 more days until Spring is officially here!!!

Make sure to stop over at OCC and check out all the gorgeous cards!!!

Thanks for stopping by!!!

Crafty Creations Challenge 1/20/10

2010-01-20T06:22:00.006-05:00

Here's a Valentine's Day card for my DH. I ripped, wrinkled, distressed and randomly stamped hearts onto it. I used an eraser to lighten up the hearts because I wanted them to look worn from being passed around in the mail. Hope he likes it.

Make sure to stop over CCC and check out all those super cute fish and bears on the DT's cards! All the cards are soooooooooooooooo cute!!!
Thanks for stopping by!!!

Project Tuesday 1/19/10 Mini Pizza Box

2010-01-19T17:22:00.003-05:00

Another awesome challenge from PROJECT TUESDAY! I love this tiny box. I'm going to make some easter tags to go along with the box. Make sure to check out all the pretty boxes at PROJECT TUESDAY and join in on the fun!!

Thanks for stopping by!

Our Creative Corner Sketch Challenge

2010-01-14T20:48:00.002-05:00

I am not happy at all with my card:( I have tried changing a few things and I am still not happy with it. How can a card look so different in your head and when you put it on paper it's horrible?????????? Does the flower basket even look like a basket?????LOL. I really like the sketch so I think that maybe this weekend that I will try to make another card.

Make sure to stop over and check out all the great looking cards that everyone came up with a OCC and join in on the fun!!!

Thanks for stopping by!!!

Crafty Creations "TEXTURES" challenge

2010-01-13T06:29:00.005-05:00

My DH is getting this card today! Happy Birthday Ron...I love you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The challenge was to use 3 different textures on your card. I heat embossed, flocked, sanded, dry embossed and used 2 different types of textured paper. Make sure to stop over at CCC and check out all the great work!

Yes...I flubbed up the stamped/embossed sentiment:( Didn't have time to re-do it:( DH loves it just the same.

Project Tuesday 1/12/10 One Sheet Box Challenge

2010-01-12T12:05:00.003-05:00

What a great project to do!!! I think this type of a box would be great for adding lottery tickets to for a B-day gift or a just whatever gift. I know that I will be making more of these!

Make sure you stop over at PROJECT TUESDAY and check out all the DT's wonderful designs!

Thanks for stopping by!!!!

Our Creative Corner 3-D challenge 1-9-10

2010-01-10T20:49:00.004-05:00

I was excited to see this challenge...because I have clothespins that I have been wanting to get altered and just haven't. I used the From My Kitchen cricut cart for the cupcake and the wording. I also used my BIA (bind-it-all) to make the recipe book.

Make sure to stop over at OCC and check out all the great projects and join in on the fun!!!

Thanks for stopping by!!! Oh......And MOM....DON'T LOOK!!!!! lol

Our Creative Corner 1/7/10 challenge

2010-01-10T20:40:00.003-05:00

It has been such a long time since I have used flower soft. I used it for the flowers in the vase. I love this stuff!!! I colored the water with a water color pencil and then used glossy accents on it to make it appear wet.

Make sure you stop over at OCC and take a look at everyones work and join in on the fun!!!

Thanks for stopping by!!!

CRAFTY CREATIONS CHALLENGE

2010-01-07T20:49:00.003-05:00

The challenge at CCC was to use black, white and a touch of color. I heat embossed the chickadee and the sentiment, and then colored the flowers and leaves with watercolor pencils. I used a punch at the bottom of the card...it's sorta hard to tell with the pic. (Sorry, I take horrible pics).

Thanks Rose for keeping me busy!

Thanks for stopping by!!!!!!! Make sure to stop by CCC and join in on the fun!

Project Tuesday 3x3 Notecard Box

2010-01-05T21:29:00.003-05:00

I can not believe that I was able to get this done today!!! Yippie for me for getting it done on the first day...instead of the last day! What a great project!!! I loved making the little notecards. I am going to use them on some Valentine gifts. Make sure you head over the

PROJECT TUESDAY to look at all the talent over there and play along!!!!

Thanks for stopping by and/or leaving a comment:)

PROJECT TUESDAY Mini Scrapbook

2010-01-04T20:30:00.004-05:00

I LOVED making this mini scrabook!!!!! I made it for an awesome and very talented friend of mine...ROSE and for the PROJECT TUESDAY MINI SCRAPBOOK CHALLENGE!!! Rose is such a sweetie and always helping me out if I ever have a question or questions...Thank you Rose!!!! Make sure you check out all the great mini scrapbooks at PROJECT TUESDAY!!!

(I had to wait to post this because I didn't want Rose to see it before I sent it to her:)

Project Tuesday Gift Bag

2009-12-15T17:38:00.005-05:00

OMG...I have been slacking and not doing much of anything:( Well, I received a phone call the other night and was scolded for my "slacking"...And you know who you are:) Thanks for that because it got my butt moving. Sometimes we jsut need a swift kick in the...butt to get back into the swing of things.

I made this gift bag for the PROJECT TUESDAY GIFT BAG CHALLENGE. I think that I made it just in time. Not too sure what is going in the gift bag yet, but I know that I will give it to my sister Sylvia.

The snowglobe and the Santa Sleigh are both from the Christmas Noel Cart and embossed the globe with d'vine swirls cuttlebug embossing folder. Also added some pop-dots to make it a shaker snowglobe and filled it with Martha Stewarts Mica Flakes. I made the tag from A Childs Year Cart and heat embossed the sentiment.

DH said that it was too blue so that is why I added the irridescent pearls (not sure what they are actually called) around the top and the bottom of the bag. (I think that it looks much better in real life compared to the pic).

Thanks for taking the time to read my babbling and/or looking at my gift bag!!!

OCC 12/3/09 Sketch Challenge

2009-12-06T11:55:00.005-05:00

What a great way to get some of my X-mas cards done by doing some of the awesome challenges!!! I made this card for the OCC sketch challenge. Make sure to stop by and check out what everyone came up with!!! I used PDDU for the gingerbread people (they are just too cute) and used an embossing pen to heat emboss the "icing" on them, also heat embossed the snowflakes on the corners and the sentiment. The ribbon is a navy blue..not sure if you can tell from the pic. TFL!!!!!!!!

Project Tuesday Easel Card

2009-12-03T19:17:00.002-05:00

I thought this card was going to be a little tough to make since I have never made an easel card, but it is quite simple to do. This card also took me a few days to finish since I haven't been feeling well, oh well enough of my boo hooing. Please be sure to check out the DT's cards and all the cards from everyone who participated in the challenge HERE. Thanks for looking!!!

OCC 11/28/09 challenge

2009-12-03T19:03:00.003-05:00

I guess that I am late at posting this card, but I haven't been feeling that well the past several days :( I was finally feeling well enough tonight to get a pic. of my card and get it posted. Make sure to stop over at OCC and check out all the wonderful cards that the DT and all the participants came up with. Absolutely amazing cards!!!!!! Thanks for looking!!!!!

Etched Mugs

2009-11-29T19:34:00.004-05:00

I fell in love with these mugs that I found at the Dollar Tree. I thought they would be great for hot chocolate. So I bought several and decided to etch names and snowflakes on them. They names were pretty easy to etch, but the snowflakes were a little time consuming. It seemed like it took me forever to tape around everything because I didn't want the etching cream to get everywhere it was not suppose to be. I'm really happy with how they turned out. I am just showing one with a name because there are little snoops out there, lol, and I don't want them to see one with their name on it. I really don't remember what cart I used for the names...I think that I used a few different ones, but for the snowflakes I used Christmas Noel and Christmas Cheer Cricut carts. I used design studio so that I could cut out several snowflakes at various sizes. I plan on putting spoons dipped in chocolate, marshmallows and hot chocolate in the mugs. Thanks for looking!!!!!!

PROJECT TUESDAY POST IT NOTE HOLDER

2009-11-28T18:32:00.002-05:00

What a super cute and super easy project to make!!! I love making these! Make sure you take a look at what the DT came up with HERE. I used the Pagoda cart for the vase and flowers (I love this cart!!!!!!). Thanks for looking!!!!!!!

Thanks for Paper Blooms Challenge

2009-11-21T19:48:00.003-05:00

Here's my last card for PAPER BLOOMS. I ended up making 2 since I had the paper cut...so why waste it. I'm sooooooo sad that there is not going to be anymore challenges at Paper Blooms:( I just started in the blog world not too long ago, and Paper Blooms was one of the first blog challenges that I participated in. I will miss you girls:(. Thank You to Leah, the wonderful DT and all the other participants. I really enjoyed the wonderful designs that everyone came up with for the challenges!!!!!!

GYPSY SPOT GIVEAWAY

2009-11-20T16:46:00.003-05:00

WOW!!!! What an awesome giveaway!!!!! Make sure you head over to GYPSY SPOT and check out the great giveaway!!!!!!

SAS Project Tuesday Peek-A-Boo Box

2009-11-19T19:49:00.002-05:00

I thought this was a perfect sized box to put in the zipper pull watch that I bought for my sister Sylvia. It's a Peek-A-Boo, and the instructions can be found HERE. How perfect would this box be for jewlery??!! And.....so easy to make!!! Make sure to check out the DT's boxes HERE ..love them all!!!

Thanksgiving favors

2009-11-15T17:13:00.007-05:00

Since my Mom does most (all) of the cooking for Thanksgiving dinner, except for the pies :), (THANKS MOM!!!!!) I thought I would make some favors for everyone. I used the Wedding cart for the pillow box and the Animal Kingdom cart for the turkey. I didn't feel like cutting out and glueing down the turkeys beak so I just used a marker....lazy, lazy, lazy. For the hershey nuggets...I printed out the pics. on labels and wrapped them around the candy. The little indian girl and the little boy were only available in black/white, but who is really going to be paying attention to that, lol....they just want to eat the candy:).

Another gable box cutfile

2009-11-13T20:06:00.010-05:00

I made another gable box cutfile, but this time I used the Plantin Schoolbook Cart. (Ug, I am having a problem with linking it to my sidebar correctly....so I am going to try and link the cutfile in this post.

2 new cutfiles for the gable boxes (there was a problem with one of the 2 files...I think I fixed it...hopefully)

Small gable box

2009-11-08T12:44:00.004-05:00

I am soooooooooooooooooo excited. I have been wanting to make a gable box for such a long time. Well, I finally sat down this weekend and make a cut file for one using the George and Basic Shapes cricut cart. It is tiny though...3 1/2 in. tall x 3 1/2 in. wide and 1 1/2 in. deep. I plan on making a bigger one if I can find larger sheets of paper locally.

Thanks for looking!!!!!!!

I added the cutfile to the side bar

Color Challenge for Paper Blooms

2009-11-07T23:36:00.002-05:00

This was definately a challenge for me, but a ton of fun trying to come up with something. Am I the only one who had a really hard time coming up with something blue, white and orange??? Everytime I tried to think of something blue and orange the only thing that kept popping in my head was a mushroom....don't know why...so that is what I went with. Make sure to check out the great work that the DT's and all the wonderful people who participated in the challenge at PAPER BLOOMS.

Circle Card for Paper Blooms

2009-11-03T20:29:00.003-05:00

I think I made it in time?????? Here's my circle card for PAPER BLOOMS circle card challenge. I finally got to use one of the wonderful butterflies that I won from Leah at Paper Blooms!!

Triangle Box for Project Tuesday

2009-11-03T19:14:00.007-05:00

I made the Triangle Box for the PROJECT TUESDAY blog. I had so much fun making this box. I plan on making many more for the holidays. They are so easy to make and they are just tooooooo adorable! Make sure to check out all the projects from the DT at PROJECT TUESDAY.

CONGRATS Rose for being the November Guest Designer!!!

Pillow Box Treat Bags

2009-10-25T17:26:00.003-04:00

I found out how to make these cute pillow box bags over at SCS. These are for the my sister, nieces and nephews. They are a nice size when finished so they are packed with treats.

Carts I used:

Wedding for the pillow box

A Childs Year for the witches

Indie Art for the spider

Paper Doll Dress Up for the spider web and the pumpkin

Halloween

2009-10-18T21:39:00.004-04:00

Just a few cards that I made for my sister, nieces and nephews. I ended up making 6 total....2 of each.

I used the Paper Dolls cartridge for the monster and the ghost, and Lyrical Letters for the spider, along with Martha Stewart drippy goo punch and Stampin Up sweet treat cups and stamp.

Thank You ...S.U. Sweet Treat Cups

2009-10-18T19:59:00.012-04:00

Well...I have been told that my blog is getting cobwebs because I have not been posting much, LOL, and you know who you are :)...so I thought that I better whip something together. Thanks for the reminder and make sure you keep reminding me because you know that I am such a slacker :) Hopefully with the weather changing...I will start making and posting a little more often.

I don't want to say who they are for, but one is for a someone loves sixlets, so that is what I put in the sweet treat cups. I guess I can say who the other is for since he doesn't come on my blog. It's for my brother Jeff. He recently gave me something that he knows I just love so I wanted to make him a little thank you card.

The only cricut used was for the flower. I used George and Basic Shapes Cart. I cut the flower petals and glued them around the Sweet Treat Cup. Oh, and I have a really tiny Thank You stamp that I used to stamp on the petal. The flourish and the leaf are from the Home Decor

Cart.

Autumn gift bags

2009-10-11T17:20:00.005-04:00

WOW...I know it's been a while since I posted anything, but between my dog Shep having problems with his ear for about a week and then it was my turn to have problems with my ear, which I am now taking antibiotics for, I just wasn't felling well enough to sit and make anything.

Friday night I decided to make these treat bags for my SIL who was having a candle party on Saturday. I made 20 of them. And...not that I am patting myself on the back or anything :), but I think that these treat bags turned out soooooooooooooooooooo cute.

Cricut carts that I used:
Tags, Bags, Boxes and More for the treat bags
ACY for the cat
Pooh and Friends for the pumpkins.

I think that the ladies really enjoyed them. I filled them with dove candies and candy corn taffy.

A couple cards for a Baby Shower

2009-09-27T17:57:00.007-04:00

Here's a couple cards I made for my DH's cousin who is due to have her 1st baby on Christmas Day. One card is from me and one is going to be from my MIL.

I made the "BABY" blocks with the New Arrival cricut cart. I love the little buttons that I added!! I was going to emboss the blue part of the card, but I thought that might make it look too busy.

I also used the New Arrival cricut cart for those cute little baby feet on the 2nd card. I finally used the Fabulous Finds cricut cart, which I never use, for the "plate", where I heat embossed the "BABY" stamped image.

I haven't put anything on the inside of the cards yet. I think that I am going to print something on vellum...not too sure though.

Thanks for looking!!!!!!!! All comments are appreciated!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sunflower Thank You

2009-09-27T17:26:00.007-04:00

WOW...I didn't realize it has been almost 2 wks. since I have posted anything. I planned on posting this card last weekend until I had an emergency with one of my dogs, Shep. He apparently was stung by a bee on Sunday. That evening both of his eyes were swollen/puffy. DH took him to the Vet Hospital around midnight. Of course by the time Shep got to the Vet the swelling was gone. So they told DH to give him some benadryl. It has been something new with Shep everyday this past week.

So here it is...Hope you like it! And....Thanks for looking! All comments are appreciated!!!!!!!

I cut the scalloped circle 3 times using the Mini Monograms cricut cart. Two of the cuts are with cardstock and the top cut is with vellum. I stamped the image on vellum. I also used the Swiss Dots cuttlebug folder and a fiskars effervescence paper punch. I then used a small sunflower stamp for inside of the card.

Look what I got in the mail today!!!

2009-09-15T19:17:00.002-04:00

I was sooooooooo excited today when I got home from work because I received my goodies from Leah at PAPERBLOOMS. They are even more beautiful when you see them IRL. Leah makes these herself and you can purchase them HERE . Make sure you check out her blog!!! Thank You soooooo much Leah, I LOVE THEM. I can't wait to use them!!!

Birdie Thank You card

2009-09-13T18:15:00.004-04:00

This is one of the few Thank You cards that I made this weekend. I use the Mini Monograms cricut cart for the scalloped square, Jasmine for the corner and one of the cuttlebug border embossing folders. I think the stamped image is a stamp that I bought a J's. Not too sure where I got the "Thanks so much" stamp....I think it might be from J's also. Although you can't really tell from the pic (I take horrible pics of my cards) I did heat emboss the "Thanks so much" stamp. Well....TFL!!!!!

Paper Blooms B.L.I.N.G. challenge

2009-09-10T19:19:00.004-04:00

I am not all that thrilled with how this card turned out, but it's ok. Did you ever have a card pictured in your head and then it just doesn't turn out the way you thought it would??? Well...this is one of those cards for me:(.

I did this one for the B.L.I.N.G challenge over at PAPER BLOOMS. Make sure you stop by to check out all the wonderful cards the DT comes up with, and be sure to join in on the challenges!!!

Thanks for looking!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

What an Honor!!!!!!!!!!!!

2009-09-09T18:16:00.005-04:00

I just want to say THANK YOU sooooooooooooooo much to everyone at PAPER BLOOMS. I truly feel honored that I was chosen for this weeks "featured artist". How exciting for me!! What a very friendly and welcoming group of women!!!!! Make sure you stop by PAPER BLOOMS blog and join in on the challenges.

I copied and pasted this from the blog!!!! Make sure you check out all of the awesome work that they do!

This week's featured artist is Kim S. with her very creative take on "It's a Flower, but it's Not!". She made little prima flowers into butterflies. Take a look at her beautiful card. Please email me your addy and I'll send you out some Paper Blooms goodies:)

Our Creative Corner Sketch Challenge

2009-09-01T20:01:00.003-04:00

I made this card for the OUR CREATIVE CORNER SKETCH CHALLENGE. Actually I made a set because I am giving them to my MIL so she can use them for Thank You cards. The ribbon looks black in the picture, but it is a dark brown. I fell in love with the rubber stamp that I used. I stamped it with brown and then chalked everything else. I love to use chalk, but it's sooooo messy sometimes.
Anyway, Thank you Rose for getting me hooked on the blog challenges:)!!!! I just wish I had more time to spend on my cards.
Thanks for looking!!!!!!!

Paper Blooms "It's a Flower, but it's not" Challenge

2009-08-30T14:38:00.005-04:00

Here is what I came up with for Paper Blooms Challenge. I don't have any of beautiful crocheted flowers/butterflies that she sells on Etsy..yet, so I used prima flowers, ribbon and stickles for the butterflies. Thanks for looking!!!

Shyla loves corn on the cob!!!!!

2009-08-26T21:05:00.002-04:00

I was obviously bored tonight, and really don't have time to make a card or anything...so I thought I would add a video. I don't know why, but it just cracks me up that my dog Shyla loves corn on the cob. I know.....silly, but I was bored at the moment. Hope you enjoy the video!!! TFL

Chicken/Roosters (PaperBlooms Home Decor Challenge)

2009-08-22T17:14:00.009-04:00

I finally made a few things this weekend!!! It's just a little gift set for my Mom and Stepdad (No looking Mom!). I used Animal Kingdom for all the chicken/roosters.

For the candle...I stamped chicken images on tissue paper...placed it around the candle with wax paper..then used my heating gun to melt the stamped tissue paper onto the candle.

I finally used my BIA to make this notebook. I made the bookmarkers using the Animal Kingdom cart. I thought the bookmarkers where too flimsy so I added a layer on the back and then laminated them. I also made a couple post-it note holders. I need to buy some pens for them. The ones that are in the pen/pencil slots don't match, but that is all that I have available right now.

The chicken/rooster bag is computer generated. Several years ago I bought 3M Printscape Personalized Gift Bag Kit. I bought it at Big Lots for $2.00. It came with a everything you need to create 5 gift bags...the paper for the bags(close to cardstock thickness), string for the handles, double sided tape, and the computer program to design a personalized gift bag. I finally decided to pull it out and use it. I might have to make a cricut file for this size bag. The size of the completed bag is 3 3/4L x 3 3/4W x 7H. I can't believe that I have had this and haven't used it sooner....oh well.

This last pic. is just everything together.

If you have any questions let me know! P.S.......I LOVE COMMENTS!!!!!! Thanks for looking and/or commenting!!!

I am a SLACKER!!!!!

2009-08-20T22:56:00.004-04:00

How horrible....I started this blog and I haven't really made anything to post because I have been on vacation (from work) this week and I have been doing a ton of shopping :), and a little of swimming in my pool. I am working on something, but it's just not finished. In the meantime...here are a couple pics of my furbabies for you to look at.

My cats name is Munchkin..she is 17 1/2 yrs. old..well young. She was a stray cat that I fed from the time she was a kitten, and I decided to take her in when she was about 1 yr. old..because DH and I were moving and I didn't want anything to happen to her.

The 1st dogs pic. is my dog Shep...who is such a mommies boy. He is 4 yrs. old. DH and I got him from the shelter when he was just a puppy.

The 2nd dogs pic. is my dog Shyla...who is definately a daddy's girl. She is 4 yrs. old. She came from a shelter also. She was a stray that was found and picked up. She was approx. 4-5 months of age when we got her. She is about 1 month younger then Shep.

Hope you enjoy the pics., and thanks for stopping by!!!!

How great are these awards???!!!!!!!

2009-08-14T19:39:00.007-04:00

Thanks again Rose for thinking of me and sending me 2 more awards!!!!! Now that my migrane is gone I can get to posting them and passing them on to others.

Here are the rules: List 5 things that I like and pass it on to 5 others.

(Mine are listed in no particular order)

1. dogs, cats, hummingbirds, seahorses....really any and all animals
2. chocolate
3. shopping for craft supplies
4. napping
5. talking (LOL)

This award reminds me of when I was sooooooooooooo much younger. I went to see this movie at the drive-in with my Mom, Grandma, my Aunt Chris and my sister Sylvia many, many yrs ago.

Here are the rules: 1. Insert blog award logo.
2. Thank and post a link to the bogger who sent you the award.
3. Assign at least 7 blogger awards.
4. Add links to those blogs.
5. Send comments nominating them of the award.

Here are the ladies that I have chosen. I know some of you already have them.

Rose: You have been a huge inspiration to me with my card making...THANK YOU!!!!!

Gail: Thank you for being one of my followers!!!!!

Rosie: Thank you for being one of my followers!!!!!

Alisha: Thank you for being one of my followers!!!!!

Lorrie: Thank you for being one of my followers!!!!!

Shelly: You have also been a huge inspiration to me...THANK YOU!!!!!

Okie: You got me motivated to make cards on the Cricut MB with the "OKIES CARD CHALLENGES." THANK YOU!!!!!

brz352: I don't have a blog listed for you, but if you have one please let me know and make sure to grab the awards also....oh...and thank you for being one of my followers!!!!!

Thank you ladies for those who are my followers on my blog and Thanks to all of you ladies for being a great inspiration!!!!!!!!

Everyone reading this...Make sure that you go and check out these talented ladies blogs!!!!!!!!!!!!

ACY cards

2009-08-11T19:26:00.006-04:00

I finally found some time to make a couple of cards :) I used ACY cart on both cards, and used the Jasmine card for the corners. For the 1st card I used scor-pal and scored 2 lines on the far right because it looked to blah in that corner. For the 2nd card I used a paper punch I bought at Michael's for $4.00 (It was sold as a As Is because the person who returned it said it would not cut through paper...so I bought it and sharpend it with aluminum foil and wax paper...good deal for me!!!), and I put some gold colored dye skittles in the corners and 1 next to the bird. If you have any questions just ask away. TFL (Friendly comments are welcomed)