Thursday, December 6, 2012

"TO DIE FOR" CARDZ TV STAMPS DT CHALLENGE #20

Challenge #20 "To Die For"  Create a card, layout or craft project for Christmas or Hanukkah, using die cuts from your manual or electronic cutting machine.  

Card - DCWV A2 size
Background paper - DCWV
Ribbon - Michaels
Buttons - Joann's
Die cut - 3" cut from Close to my Heart Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge
Stamp and Ink from Close to My Heart

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Sunday, November 25, 2012

CRICUT CARDZ CHALLENGE #121 "SPEAKING OF CHRISTMAS"

 “Speaking of Christmas" Make a Christmas card using a Christmas word or phrase from any cartridge(s) and using any colors you'd like.

 5 x 7 card from Michaels
Background paper from Provo Craft Christmas Cheer
Ribbon from Michaels
Snowman cut from Snow Friends Cricut Cartrdige at 3.5"
Snowman's face is from Peachy Keen Stamps
Snowflakes are Martha Stewart punch
Tag punched from Stampin Up  punch
Sentiment from MCT
Ink from Close to my Heart

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Tuesday, November 20, 2012

"SCENE IT!" CTV STAMPS DT CHALLENGE #19

"SCENE IT!'" Create a card, layout or craft project with a Thanksgiving or Christmas scene!
 A2 Size Envelope
Background paper from Lasting Impressions
Solid papers from my scraps
Tree cut from Cricut Craft Room Basics at 3.25"
Santa cut from Scandinavian Christmas Cards at 3"
Stamp and Ink from Close To My Heart
Snowflake punch from Martha Stewart
 
Thanks for stopping by my blog. I hope everyone has a very Happy Thanksgiving!!!

Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Cardz TV Stamps Design Team Challenge #18

Cardz TV Stamps Design Team Challenge #18 - "I'm So Thankful!"
For this challenge, create a card, layout or craft project for Thanksgiving!  
 
 A2 Size card
Solid paper from Michaels
Pattern Paper from DCWV Fall Stack
Stamp from Waltzing Mouse Stamps - "Peace and Plenty"
Sentiment from Cardz TV Stamps " Thankful for You" 
I used Letraset Pro Marker pens to color in the stamp
 
Thanks for stopping by my blog! Have a Happy Thanksgiving.

Sunday, October 21, 2012

Cardz TV Stamps Design Team Challenge #17 "Fall-o-ween Fun!"

For this challenge, create a card, layout or craft project for Fall or Halloween
 
I made these treat boxes for my co-w0rkers for Halloween. I'm going to make candy coated pretzels with Halloween sprinkles on them to put in the boxes (saw the pretzel idea on Pinterest)
I used treat boxes from Oriental Trading
The paper is from Cloud 9 Designs Specialty Paper pad
The candy corn are foam and are from Michaels
Tag is from a Stampin Up punch
Stamp from MCT
Ink from Stampin Up
Pumpkin cut at 1" using Wrap It Up Cricut Cartridge

Thanks for stopping by my blog! Happy Halloween everyone.

CRICUT CARDZ CHALLENGE #118 "ANYTHING GOES!"

Challenge#118: “Anything Goes!” Use your Cricut to make a card, Layout or craft project using any cartridge(s), any theme and any colors you’d like.
 A2 size card from DCWV
Background Paper from Echo Park
Champagne glasses from Sweethearts Cricut Cartridge (3")
Glitter paper for the glasses is from DCWV
Ribbon is from Michaels
Stamp is from Studio G
Ink from Stampin Up
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Say It With Sentiments Challenge #86

Mary at Cardz TV is sponsoring:  "Welcome to BOO-Ville"
A2 Size card
Paper is from Cloud 9 Design
Banner pieces, letters, and pumpkin are from Echo Park
Ribbon  is from Michaels
Punches used are from Stampin Up
Stamp is from MCT
Ink from Close to my Heart
 
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Tuesday, October 9, 2012

Cardz TV Challenge #16

"BUTTONS AND BOO'S!'" Create a card, layout or craft project for Halloween using BUTTONS!  

A2 size S fold card
Paper from DCWV
Buttons from Oriental Trading
Inside Ghost cut from Paper Doll Dress Up Cricut Cartridge at 3"
Stamp from Cardz TV Happy Days stamp set
Ink from Close to My Heart
 
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Thursday, September 27, 2012

Cricut Cardz Challenge #117:“SSSooo SSSpooky!”


Make an S-fold card for Halloween using any cartridge(s) and any colors you’d like.

A2 size card (paper from Michaels)
Decorative Paper is from Cloud 9 Design
Pumpkin cut at 3.25" from Gypsy Wanderings Cricut Cartridge
Inside mat Pumpkin mat cut at 3.5"
Buttons are from Oriental Trading
Tag is from Creative Time for Me Teeny Tags die cut
Stamps are from Village Arts Press (Bought at Michaels)
Ink is Close to my Heart
 
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Friday, September 21, 2012

Cardz TV Challenge #15


"Bling It Up!" Create a card, layout or craft project using LOTS of bling! Use any theme you'd like, and use any colors you'd like. 
 A2 size card
Solid paper from Recollections
Glitter cupcake from Echo Park
Tag is from EK Success punch
Stamp is from MPS
Ink is from Stampin Up
Bling is from Studio 18

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Thursday, September 13, 2012

Cardz TV Stamps Design Team Challenge #14

"Happy Holidays ~ Pick One!"

Create a card, Layout or craft project For ANY holiday you'd like (YES, birthdays can be considered as a holiday!), using any colors you'd like.
 A2 size card from DCWV
Background paper from Martha Stewart
Solid paper from Michaels
Stamp is from Hero Arts
Ink is from Stampin Up
 
 
Thanks for stopping by my blog.

Monday, September 3, 2012

Cardz TV Challenge #115: "Color Play"

Challenge#115: "Color Play"
Make a card using any cartridge(s) and any theme you'd like, BUT using the colors red, yellow, and blue ONLY.  You may also use black and white as accent colors.
 A2 size card from DCWV
All other paper used is from Echo Park
Mat cut using Cricut Cartridge Elegant Edges at 3.5"
Birdhouse cut using Cricut Cartridge April Showers at 3"
Buttons are from Oriental Trading
Stamp is from Lil' Inker Designs
Ink is Stampin Up Poppy Parade
I used Xmas Red Stickles on the heart
 
Thanks for stopping by my blog!

 

Monday, August 27, 2012

My Creative Time - Pinterest Inspired Project

Emma is having a challenge on her blog and here are the details for this challenge:
 
1. Use Pinterest for your inspiration by making ANYTHING crafty OR even if you see CUTE cupcakes/food items you want to try, I mean ANYTHING you see HERE that inspires YOU!
2. Please put the LINK of the website where you found your inspiration on your blogs! PLEASE do NOT post the original picture of your "Inspiration", ONLY the link to their website!
3. Please link your projects HERE below this post.
4. Deadline for this challenge is on Tuesday, September 4th @ midnight!
5. Last, but certainly not least......HAVE FUN!;)
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I made this for my friend Amber's 40th birthday party.  I thought it was so funny and she loved it!
Here is the link from Pinterest:  http://meandmyinsanity.com/2010/08/getting-old-gifts.html
 
Thanks for stopping by my blog! 

Saturday, July 28, 2012

Cardz TV Stamps Design Team Challenge #12

"Anything Goes!" Create a card or craft project using any theme and any colors you'd like.
A2 size card
Paper from DCWV
Cow cut at 3" using Create a Critter Cricut Cartridge
Ribbon from Michaels
Sentiment from MPS Punny-licious
Ink from Stampin Up

Thanks for stopping by my blog!
 

Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Cardz TV Christmas in July Challenge

Make a Christmas card using a hand stamped, digital stamped or Cricut cut image of a  snowman or snowflake, using any colors you'd like!
A2 Size Card from DCWV
Background paper from Recollections Jolly & Bright mat stack
Mat cut from Cricut Cartridge Elegant Edges at 3"
Paper used for mat was from my scraps
Snowman and sentiment from Close To My Heart Pair-a-Phrase set
Memento Tuxedo Black ink used to stamp the snowman and sentiment
I used Promarkers to color the snowman

Thanks for stopping by my blog!  Stay cool everyone.

 

Thursday, July 19, 2012

Happy National Lollipop Day!

I read on the internet that Friday, July 20th is National Lollipop Day so I decided to make these treats for my co-workers to celebrate the day.
I used two of My Creative Time's die cuts for my project:
Stitched Lollipop Holder and Scallop (from Scallop & Stitched Circle set).
The center circle I cut using a Fiskar's punch
The paper is from DCWV Cotton Bloom Stack 
(white paper from my stash)
The sentiment I typed on my computer using Segoe Script 10 pt.
The lollipops are from See's Candies (assorted flavors)

Thanks for stopping by my blog and I hope all of you have a very Happy National Lollipop Day!

Friday, July 6, 2012

Cardz TV Christmas in July Challenge #1

 Make a Christmas card using a hand stamped, digital stamped or Cricut cut image of an animal, and any colors you'd like!
A2 size card
Paper is from DCWV
Bird cut at 3" from Jolly Holiday Cricut Cartridge
Sentiment and Ink from Close to My Heart

Thanks for stopping by my blog.
 

Saturday, June 23, 2012

Cardz TV Stamps Design Team Challenge #11

"Anything Goes!" Create a card or craft project using any theme and any colors you'd like.

One of my brothers just moved to a new apartment.  He has lots of unpacking to do so I thought I would brighten his day and make him a card to give him with his housewarming gift.
 A2 size card from DCWV
Paper from Echo Park
Scallop punches from EK Success
Stamps from MCT
Ink from Close to my Heart
Promarkers used to color in the mailbox
Buttons from Joann's

Thanks for stopping by my blog.  Have a good weekend!

Sunday, June 10, 2012

Cardz TV Challenge #109

"You DID it!"  Make a card for graduation using any cartridge(s) and using any colors you'd like.
A2 Size card
Paper from Michaels
Background embossed using the Cuttlebug and
Sizzix Square Lattice embossing folder
Cap cut from Wrap  It Up Cricut Cartridge at 2.75"
Tag was punched out using an EK Success punch
Sentiment is from Cardz TV Stamp set "Happy Days"
Ink is from Stampin Up
Bling is from Studio 18 (bought at Michaels)

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Saturday, June 9, 2012

Cardz TV Challenge #10

"My Guy" Create a card, gift or craft project for a masculine birthday or Father's Day.
A2 size card from DCWV
Motorcycle cut from Father's Day Cricut Cartridge at 2.25"
Tag cut from Elegant Edges Cricut Cartridge at 1.5" and 1.25"
Background paper is from my stash so not sure who makes it
Sentiment from Cardz TV Stamps "Happy Days"
Ink is Memento Tuxedo Black
Buttons from Joann's

Thanks for stopping by my blog!  I hope everyone enjoys Father's Day with their loved ones.




Saturday, May 26, 2012

Cardz TV Challenge #9

"Say I DO!"  Create a card, favor or craft project for an engagement or wedding shower or wedding.
(Sorry for the glare on this card, I used Metallic 
paper and the cake is covered in glitter)

A2 Size card
Card base from DCWV Metallic Stack
Paper from Michaels
Stamp is from MCT Teeny Tag Greetings
Ink is Memento Tuxedo Black
Cake is a sparkle sticker from White Blossom
Pearls from His & Hers Studio (Hobby Lobby) 
Flower rhinestones from Michaels

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Cricut Cardz Challenge #108

"May Day!"  Make a card for any occasion using flowers from any cartridge(s) and using any colors you'd like.
A2 Size card
Paper from DCWV Spring Fling Matstack
Flower cut at 3.5" from Cindy Loo Cricut Cartridge
Buttons from Joann's
Sentiment from MCT Floral Sentiments
Ink is Momento Tuxedo Black 
Bling from Studio 18
Thanks for stopping by my blog!
 

Saturday, May 19, 2012

My Creative Time Throwback Thursday Challenge

~This is a BIRTHDAY THEME challenge!   Must use a Cartridge that has balloons, bday hats, bday cake.
Card is A2 size card
Paper is from DCWV Sweet Stack
Cupcake cut from A Child's Year Cricut Cartridge at 2.75"
Mat cut from Elegant Edges Cricut Cartridge at 3"
Ink is Versa Magic (Cloud White)
Stamp is from My Creative Time Floral Sentiments
Rhinestones are from Studio 18
I used Stickles to color in the cherry
 
Thanks for stopping by my blog.  Have a great weekend!

Monday, May 7, 2012

Baby Shower Favors


I made 55 of these candy pretzel favors for a baby shower next Saturday!  The candy, bags and mold are from Wilton (bought at Joann's).  I used My Creative Time Teeny Tag Greetings to make the tags.  The baby's room is decorated in pink and gray so I used those colors on the tags.  The bow was made with embroidery floss from Joann's.  The ink is from Close to My Heart.

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