WINNER OF STAND AND SALUTE CARTRIDGE

Thanks to all of you who participated in my giveaway.  Welcome to my new followers!  The winner of the Stand and Salute Cricut Cartridge is:

Hannah from HK Cricut Crafting

I also jsut found your blog from Cardz TV and would love a chance to win this cute cartridge!

Hugs,
Hannah

Hannah, please send me your mailing address to cascrapper at gmail dot com and I will get your cartridge out to you.  You will have one week to respond.  Congrats!

Blog Anniversary and Cricut Cartridge Giveaway

To enter to win the Stand and Salute Cricut cartridge please go to this post:
http://cascrapper.blogspot.com/2011/05/blog-anniversary-and-giveaway.html

Good Luck!
Leslie

BEST FRIEND BLOGGER AWARD!!

Wow, I am truly blessed.  I received this award from my blog buddy Gina at http://www.ginascraftingspot.com/  Thank you so much Gina, you are the best!!  Please stop by Gina's blog, she has many wonderful projects for you to see.

The rules for receiving this award are to post this on your blog, link back to the sender and thank them. Then pass it on to those you visit regularly.
The people I have chosen for this are:

Norma at http://www.pinkblingcrafter.blogspot.com/
Sam at http://samanthajdesigns.blogspot.com/
Lauren at http://www.laurenscreative.blogspot.com/
Gloria at http://www.girliascards.blogspot.com/
Alex at http://www.youhadmeatcraft.com/
Emma at http://www.creativetimeforme.com/
Mary at http://www.cardztv.blogspot.com/

If you have not visited these blogs, please stop by.  You will be amazed at how talented these ladies are. 

I just want to thank all the wonderful people I have met through blogging.  When I started my blog a year ago, I had no idea how many fun, talented people were out there sharing their ideas and projects.  Thanks for inspiring me and challenging me. 

Gina, thank you again for this wonderful award.

Hugs,

Cricut-tastic Award!!

 

I am so excited!!  Annie from http://anniebeescraftroom.blogspot.com/ gave me this wonderful award.  Please go to her blog and check out all her beautiful projects.  Thank you Annie!

Here are the rules for the Cricut-tastic Award:

Your blog has been deemed Cricut-tastic. Wear this badge proudly on your blog and share it with your friends. Share this award with 10 people who you think have Cricut-tastic blogs. You also have to tell 5 cricut related things about yourself.

Here are the 5 cricut-tastic things about myself:

1.  I bought my first Cricut (original Baby Bug) in August, 2006 after seeing a demo at my local Michael's store and was hooked immediately!

2.  I love making cards and scrapbooking with my Cricut.

3.  I sold my original Baby Bug last year and upgraded to the Cricut Expression (love it!!!!).

4.  I bought the Gypsy last year and now I don't know how I made projects without it!

5.  I have 56 Cricut Cartridges but Create a Critter is still my favorite.

Now I would like to pass along this award to the following very talented bloggers.   Please stop by their blogs and check out how great their projects are.

1. Gigi @ http://www.thecricutbug.blogspot.com/
2. Jen @ http://www.purplescrapbooker.com/
3. Karen @ http://www.littlescrappieces.blogspot.com/
4. Julie @ http://www.readysetstamp.com/
5.  Pam @ http://www.simply-pam.blogspot.com/
6. Nikki @ http://www.scrappinnavywife.blogspot.com/
7. Shauna @ http://www.crafteeshe.blogspot.com/
8. Helen @ http://www.craftingcricutmom.com/
9. Sherrie @ http://www.sherriescraps.blogspot.com/
10. Shelley @ http://www.cricutcuteness.blogspot.com/

Thank you again Anniebee for this wonderful award!!

Hugs,
Leslie

Blog Anniversary and Giveaway

Hello everyone, it has been one year this month since I started my blog.  I have been blessed to meet so many fantastic crafters through blogging.  I have learned so much from so many of you.  I decided that since it is almost Memorial Day and also my blog anniversary, I would do a giveaway.  For my blog candy, I am giving away the Stand and Salute Cricut Cartridge.  All you have to do to win is become a follower and leave a comment under this post with a way for me to get in touch with you.  I will use random.org to pick a winner at midnight (pacific time) on Memorial Day (May 30th).  If you post my giveaway on your blog, let me know and you can enter a second time.  Sorry, I can only ship to addresses in U.S. and Canada.  Thank you for stopping by and good luck.

Stamp Storage

I have been looking for the perfect stamp pad storage for a long time and I finally found it!  I have several different brands of stamp pads so I needed something that would fit any size stamp pad.  I found this online and I could not be happier with it.  There are a couple of different sizes and other products as well.  It comes in several colors too.  They custom make it when you order it so it does take about 5 weeks to get but it was worth the wait.  Here is the address in case you are interested in ordering.  http://www.organizemore.com/  Enjoy!

My Pink Stamper National Scrapbook Day Challenge #12

Challenge #12--Make a Scrapbook Page, Card, or other with a Kid's theme!

For this birthday card I used Smiley Cards cartridge and cut the car out at 3.75".  The card base and solid paper is from DCWV and the bottom strip of paper is from Echo Park.  I punched the tag out using an EK Success punch.  The stamp is from Scrappy Moms Simple Sentiments set and the ink is from Close to my Heart. I added Stickles on the headlights.  I hope all of you had as much fun doing these challenges for National Scrapbook Day as I did!  Thanks to Robyn for putting so much work into a fantastic day for all of us!

My Pink Stamper National Scrapbook Day Challenge #11

Challenge #11--Make a project and use Pink, Green and Black in it!

I used the Gypsy Wanderings cartridge to cut out this dragonfly.  The card base is from DCWV and the glitter paper is from Recollections.  I don't know who makes the embossed paper in the background (it was in my stash).  The ribbon is from Michaels.  The Hello stamp is from Close to my Heart and so is the black ink I used.  Thanks for taking a look!

My Pink Stamper National Scrapbook Day Challenge #10

Challenge #10--Make a layout or card with a pet in it!

For this card I used Kate's ABCs Cricut cartridge to cut out the cat at 3.25".  The card and paper are from DCWV.  The ribbon is from Michaels.  I punched out the tag using my EK Success punch and stamped it with a sentiment from My Pink Stamper's Family & Friends stamp set.  Thanks for taking a look. 

My Pink Stamper National Scrapbook Day Challenge #9

Challenge #9--Use Glitz, Glam and Glitter in your project!

For this card I used the Nifty Fifties Cricut cartridge.  The card is from DCWV and the ribbon is from Michaels.  The glitter paper I used is from Recollections.  The pearls are from Queen & Co. and the bling on the belt is from Multicrafts Imports.  The stamp is from My Pink Stamper Family & Friends set.

Cardz TV National Scrapbooking Day challenge

 Make a card or scrapbook layout using fruit!

I used the Preserves Cricut cartridge to cut out my Strawberries at 3.25".  The paper and ribbon are from Michaels.  I ran the Strawberries and green strip through my Sizzix Texture Boutique and used the Swiss Dots folder.  I added Stickles on the stem and around the green part of the stem.  The sentiment is from Scrappy Moms Simple Sentiments set and the ink is Poppy Parade from Stampin Up.  Thanks for stopping by my blog.
 

My Pink Stamper National Scrapbook Day challenge #8

Challenge #8--Make a summer themed project!

For this card I used the Cherry Limeade Cricut cartridge to make the limeade.  The solid paper is from Michaels.  The patterened paper and the sentiment is from Colorbok.  I used my IRock tool to adhere the bling.  I used Stickles on the lime to make it sparkle.  Thanks for taking a look.

My Pink Stamper National Scrapbook Day Challenge #7

Challenge #7--Make a Scrapbook Page!

This is a very simple and quick page.  The solid paper is DCWV.   I had the patterned paper in my stash so not sure where it is from. 

National Scrapbook Day Challenge #6

Challenge #6--Incorporate a TAG into your project!

For this card I used the Cindy Loo cartridge and cut out the flower at 3.5"  The card base is from DCWV.  The teal paper is from Stampin Up.  I can't remember where the patterned paper is from.  My tag is inked around the edges with Color Box fluid chalk.  The bling is from Studio 18.  The sentiment is from Hero Arts Friendly Greetings set and the ink is Poppy Parade from Stampin Up.  Half way there and I'm getting tired!  On to the next project. 

My Pink Stamper National Scrapbook Day Challenge #5

Challenge #5- Any 3-D item OR if that is too much of a challenge then add a 3-D item on your scrapbook page or card!

For this project, I made a gift bag using the Wrap it Up Cricut Cartridge cut at 7".  The paper is "Birthday Girl" Dots from My Mind's Eye.  I'm not sure where the tag came from because it was in my stash.  The sentiment is from Scappy Moms Simple Sentiments stamp set.  The ink is from Stampin Up.  The flowers are from Prima and the gems in the center of the flowers are from Studio 18.  The twine on the tag is from The Twinery.   This is a really simple bag to make and I use them a lot for gifts. 

Paper Cutz Challenge #90 and My Pink Stamper National Scrapbook Day challenge #4

For Paper Cutz challenge #90, Make a card, LO or craft project for Mother's Day, using any colors you’d like. 

MPS Challenge #4: Make something with a Mother's Day Theme!

For this card I used the Cindy Loo cartridge to cut out my flower at 3.5".  The paper I used is from Making Memories.  I used My Pink Stamper Family & Friends stamp set and Close to my Heart black ink.  The pearls are from Queen & Co. and the ribbon is from Michaels.  And of course, I had to use Stickles on the flower!  Happy  Mother's Day to all the moms out there!

My Pink Stamper National Scrapbook Day challenge #3

Challenge #3--Make a card, scrapbook page, or 3-D item with a breast cancer theme. You can use a ribbon, make it pink, whatever you'd like.

I was very happy to see this challenge in the NSD challenges at My Pink Stamper today.  This cause is near and dear to my heart because my sister-in-law is battling breast cancer right now as I know many of you are too. 
For my card I used Martha Stewart Holidays cardstock.  I don't remember where I got the paper ribbon border from.  The other ribbon and brad are from Michaels.  The black ink is from Close to my Heart and the stamps are from My Pink Stamper - Family and Friends set and Scrappy Moms - Simple Sentiments sets.  I thought both of these stamps were perfect for my card.  Thank you for stopping by.  On to my next card!

My Pink Stamper National Scrapbook Challenge #2

Challenge #2--Make a card or scrapbook page using Kraft cardstock.

For this card I used Kraft Paper from Paper Trey, Inc.  The paper is from DCWV.  I ran the green strip through my Sizzex Texture Boutique machine and used the Swiss Dots folder.  The ribbon is from Michaels.  The sunflower is cut using the Walk in my Garden cartridge at 3.25".  I used a Zig pen to do the faux stitching around the card.  Thanks for stopping by!

My Pink Stamper National Scrapbook Day Challenge #1

This challenge was to make anything cupcake.

I used the Straight From the Nest cartridge for this cupcake.  The paper is from DCWV The Sweet Stack (it has some glitter and swirls on it but it is hard to see in the picture.  The plain paper and bling are from Michaels. Of course I had to use stickles on the cherry!