Happy 40th Birthday Treat Boxes

These are some treat boxes that I made for my friend Jennifer's 40th Birthday celebration.  The treat boxes were cut out using Cricut Cartridge Happy Hauntings at 10.5".  They are really simple to put together.  I filled them with yummy chocolates.  The phrase was cut out at 3.5" using Cricut Cartridge Life's A Party.  Jennifer was surprised and a good time was had by all!   Thanks for taking a look.

Paper Cutz Challenge #100

Challenge #100 Lisa's Designer's Choice - "The Skies the Limit" - make your card, project, layout featuring anything that you might find in the sky.  Clouds, sun, rainbows, birds, butterflies, hot air balloons, airplanes.  And don't forget the night sky - moon, stars, UFOs (????).   Skies the limit!  Use any colors or theme you'd like.

Cardstock from DCWV (card size 5" x  5")

Background paper from DCWV Amber Autumn stack

Bird cut from Cricut Cartridge April Showers (3.5")

Background cut from Cricut Cartridge Elegant Edges (4")

Sentiment from My Pink Stamper (Family & Friends)

Ink from Close to my Heart and Rhinestone for his eye from Studio 18

Thanks for stopping by to take a look.  

 

My Creative Time Throwback Thursday Challenge and Paper Cutz Challenge #99

I am submitting this card for My Creative Time's Throwback Thursday Challenge and Paper Cutz Challenge #99.  For My Creative Time Throwback Thursday challenge: Use either "Wild Card" or "Just Because" Cards cartridges!; please incorporate some embossing somewhere on any project of your choice! You can dry or heat emboss, whichever you prefer!  For Paper Cutz Challenge  #99: Make a card, LO, or craft project using a Cricut cut, hand stamped or digital stamped image of an ice cream cone, popsicle, ice cream sundae or milk shake.  Use any colors or theme you'd like.

I used the Just Because Cards Cricut Cartridge to cut out my card (5"), background (4.5") and ice cream sundae (4.5").  I used the Cuttlebug Swiss Dots embossing folder for the background.  For the ice cream, I used the Cuttlebug Divine Swirls embossing folder.  The paper is from DCWV.  The ink is from Close to My Heart and the sentiment is from Scrappy Moms Simple Sentiments.  And, of course, I used Stickles for my cherry.  Thanks for taking a look!

Cricut Cardz Challenge #83

For challenge #83 make a card with summer apparel or an accessory, using any cartridge and colors you'd like.

 I cut out the hula girl from the Cricut cartridge Life's a Beach at 4.25".  The paper is from DCWV Summer Stack.  The letters are rub ons from Making Memories.  I added Stickles on all the flowers for some bling.  Thanks for stopping by my blog!

 

Cricut Cardz Challenge #81

The challenge for this week is to make a card with a cook-out or picnic theme using any colors or cartridges you'd like. 

For my card I used three different Cricut cartridges.  The grass was cut at 5.75" from Wrap it Up cartridge, the grill was cut at 2.75" from 3 Birds on Parade cartridge and the Crocodile was cut from the new Cricut cartridge Crocs Rule at 275" (this is a really cute cartridge!).  The paper I used is from DCWV.  I used my iRock tool to add his eyes and used some Stickles to give him some bling.  Thanks for stopping by and Happy 4th of July to everyone.

Cricut Cardz Challenge #80

Cricut Cardz Challenge #80 - Since we're heading for the favorite, fun holiday of Fourth of July we're celebrating by using the symbol of our country's FREEDOM the American flag for our challenge #80 this week. You can use any Cricut cartridge for the flag for your new designed card.

  For my card I used paper from DCWV Summer Stack.  I cut out the children with the flags from A Child's Year Cricut Cartridge.  I cut  the star out using George and Basic Shapes Cricut Cartridge.  The stamp and ink are from Close to My Heart.  I used a white gel pen to add the stitching around the edge of the card.  Thank you for stopping by my blog and I hope all of you have a wonderful 4th of July!!

Paper Cutz Challenge #97

For Paper Cutz Challenge #97, make a card, LO or craft using the colors pink, orange and white ONLY. You may also use a small amount of black, and any theme you'd like. 

For my card I cut out the flower using the Cindy Loo Cricut Cartridge at 4".  The paper is from DCWV and Colorbok.  The ribbon is from Michaels and the buttons I bought at Joanns.  Thanks for taking a look.

My Creative Time Throwback Thursday "Cricutless Challenge"

Here are the details for this challenge:

*** This is a "CRICUTLESS" Challenge! Meaning, you are not allowed to use your cricuts, imagines, e2's or your gypsy girls! Basically, we are taking it back "Old School"! You are totally allowed to use punches &/or your cuttlebug!

*** Follow the sketch below, it doesn't have to be "Exact", do the best you can! 

Here is the sketch to follow!

This was hard for me because I love to use my Cricut when I make cards but here is what I came up with.  I used a Martha Stewart border punch and the paper was from my scraps.  The ribbon is from Michaels.  The butterfly is from K & Company.  The stamp is from Hero Arts and the punch is from Family Treasures.  I used ink from Stampin up to stamp my card.  Thanks for stopping by.  

STINKIN' CUTE BLOG AWARD

Hi Everyone! 

Gloria over at http://www.girliascards.blogspot.com/ passed this wonderful award on to me.  Thank you so much Gloria!  You are so sweet to think of me.  If you have not seen Gloria's work, please head over to her blog to check out her gorgeous creations.  She is very talented. 

The rules of this award are as follows: there are no rules. Just pass it on!!  I am passing on this award to the following amazing and talented crafters.  Check out their blogs, you will love them!
 
Anniebee at http://www.anniebeescraftroom.blogspot.com/
Linda at http://www.lindascreativity.blogspot.com/
Amanda at http://www.myscrappinobsession.com/
Melanie at http://www.scrappymel.blogspot.com/
Madison at http://www.funkycards.blogspot.com/

Thank you for stopping by and happy crafting!

My Pink Stamper Birthday Theme Challenge

Robyn over at My Pink Stamper is having a birthday theme challenge.  For my card I used paper (solids and glitter paper) from Michaels.  I cut my cake at 3.5" using Cricut Life's a Party cartridge.  The patterned background paper is from Colorbok.  The ribbon is from Michaels.  The scallop border punch is from Fiskars.  The stamp is from My Pink Stamper Friends and Family set and the ink is from Close to my Heart.  I used stickles on the candles.  Thanks for taking a look.

Graduation Card

I made this graduation card for my friend's daughter who is graduating from high school next week.  I have known her since she was born and she is like a niece to me.  I still can't believe she is old enough to graduate from high school!!  Congrats Michelle!!  So proud of you.

For this card I used DCWV card.  The background paper was in my stash so not sure where it is from.  I cut the cap and diploma out using A Child's Year Cricut Cartridge (cut at 1.75").  I used Stickles to decorate the cap and diploma.  The rhinestones are from Studio 18.  The stamp is from Anna Griffin and the black ink is from Stampin Up.  Thanks for stopping by my blog.

Paper Cutz Challenge #93 and My Creative Time Throwback Thursday Challenge

I am submitting this card for both the Paper Cutz Challenge #93 (make a card, LO or craft project using a banner and any colors or theme you'd like) and for My Creative Time Throwback Thursday Challenge (incorporate green and yellow into your project).


For this card I used background paper that was in my stash.  The onsie was cut using Life's a Party Cricut Cartridge.  The patterned paper for the onsie is from Collage Press Studios (Pink Paislee) Hometown Summer collection.  The plain paper is from Michaels.  The banner is from Birthday Bash Cricut Cartridge.  Everything was cut at 2.75".  The letters are from Making Memories Simply Stated (Heidi) rub on letters.  Thank you for stopping by my blog!

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.