Guest Designer at DoubleClick - AKA Abusybee

I am so excited!  Carri at DoubleClick -AKA Abusybee asked me to be a guest designer on her blog.  The theme was to use any animal.  I decided to make a bear dressed as a bee for Halloween.  I used the Skittles in the corners of my mat and they look so cute with the paper I used.  Please stop by Carri's blog at  www.doubleclickconnections.blogspot.com and check out what her DoubleClick Skittles Design Team has made. 

A2 size card

Background paper - Doodlebug Design

Solid paper - Recollections

Mat cut from Elegant Edges Cricut Cartridge

Bear cut from Teddy Bear Parade Cricut Cartridge

Banner - My Creative Time Vintage Stitched Label Die

Ink and sentiment from CTMH

Purple Sprinkles from Doodlebug Design

Skittles from DoubleClick - AKA Abusybee

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Double Click Connections Fruit Challenge

Carri over at DoubleClick Connections is having a Fruit Challenge.  Here is the card I made for this challenge.

A2 size card

Paper from Carta Bella Summer Lovin'

Watermelon cut at 2" from Preserves Cricut Cartridge

Ribbon from Michaels

Tag punch - EK Success

Sentiment - Cardz TV Ticket Talk 2 Stamp set

Skittles from Double Click Connections

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CARDZ TV CARD DESIGNERS CHALLENGE #6

Create a Feminine Birthday Card using 3 Patterned Papers

 A2 Size Card

3 patterned papers - Carta Bella Summer Lovin' paper pad

Solid paper - Recollections

Martini glass - MCT Cocktail Party Stitched Dies

Scallop and oval punches - Stampin' Up

Ink - Stampin' Up

Sentiment - Cardz TV Stamps "Happy Days" stamp set

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DoubleClick Skittles Back to School Challenge

MCT Stitched Lollipop Holder Die

Scallop and circle punches from EK Success

Paper - DCWV Fall stacks

Stamps & Ink - Close to my Heart

Skittles - DoubleClick Connections 
(www.doubleclickconnections.blogspot.com)

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Cardz TV 3-D Designers Challenge #6

Create a 3-D project for Back to School

 MCT Stitched Lollipop Holder Die

Scallop and circle punches from EK Success

Paper from DCWV Fall stacks

Stamps and Ink from Close to my Heart

Yellow Dots are Sprinkles from Doodlebug Design

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Ice-cream Challenge at the DoubleClick Skittles Blog!

Carri over at DoubleClick Skittle Blog (http://doubleclickconnections.blogspot.com/) is having an Ice-Cream challenge!

Ice Cream Sundae from Birthday Bash Cricut Cartridge

Patterned Paper from Carta Bella Summer Lovin'

Solid paper from DCWV

Twine from Doodle Bug Design

Sentiment from MCT Vintage Sentiments stamp set

Ink - Stampin Up

X-Mas Red Stickles on the cherries

Skittles from DoubleClick - AKA Abusybee

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Cardz TV 3-D Designers Challenge #5

Create a 3-D project for a Wedding or Bridal Shower

 I made this box using my Martha Stewart score board

Patterned paper was in my stash so not sure where it is from

Solid paper from CTMH

Bride/Groom stamp from CTMH

Sentiment from Cardz TV "Happy Days" stamps

Ribbon and Tulle from Joann's

Heart punch - EK Success

Memento Tuxedo Black Ink

 

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My Creative Time- DESIGNER CHALLENGE –COLOR PALETTE

The challenge is:

~ Use this photo inspiration as your guideline & create any project you would like with it.

 

Here is the card I created with the colors of the challenge:

 

 A2 Size Card

Paper from Stampin Up

MCT Stitched Daisy Die

MCT Stitched Leaves Dies

MCT Vintage Stitched Label Die

MCT Bunch of Fun Circle Dies

MCT Gift Card Sentiments stamps

Ranger Red Geranium ink

 Rhinestones from Kaiser Craft

Anna Griffin Matelasse Embossing Folder 

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Sympathy Card

I needed a sympathy card for my boss who's brother passed away this week.  I saw something similar to this on Pinterest and decided to make my own version of the card.

 A2 size card and plain paper from DCWV

Pattern paper from Stampin Up

Background stamps from Stampin Up Work of Art stamp set (LOVE this set!!)

Tree stamps from Stampin Up

Sentiment stamp is from CTMH

Ink - Stampin Up Chocolate Chip

Twine from my stash

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Cardz TV 3-D Designers Challenge #4

Create a 3-D project for a Masculine Birthday

 I made this bag for a friend's birthday.  I'm going to 

fill it with his favorite chocolate candy.  

Sam from www.pootles.co.uk is the one who designed the box.  

All the papers are from Close to My Heart

Motorcycle stamp and ink are from Close to My Heart

Sentiment is from Cardz TV Stamps "Happy Days" set

The punch I used is from Stampin Up

Brads are from my stash so I'm not sure where they are from.

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Cardz TV Card Designers Challenge #4

Create a Thank You card using RED, WHITE and BLUE ONLY

A2 Size card

Card base from Recollections

Pattern Paper from Doodlebug Design Inc. Stars & Stripes

Butterfly dies and tag die are from My Creative Time

Sentiment from Cardz TV Stamps "Heartfelt Wishes" stamp set

Ribbon and bling from Michaels

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CARDZ TV CARD DESIGNERS CHALLENGE #3 WEDDING

Create a Wedding Card using Hearts, Love Birds, Doves or Wedding Bells

A2 size card

Paper from Recollections

Cake stamp from Close to my Heart "The Happy 
Couple" stamp set

Sentiment from Cardz TV Stamps "Congratulations" stamp set

I used a Stampin Up punch for the Hearts

Ink used on cake - Ranger Archival Ink Watering Can

Ink used on sentiment - Stampin Up Cherry Cobler

I used Liquid Pearls White Opal on the top of the cake

Bling on the corners is from Stampin Up

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CARDZ TV 3-D DESIGNER'S CHALLENGE #3 4TH OF JULY

Cardz TV 3-D Designers Challenge #3 

Create a 3-D project for the 4th of July

I made these treat boxes for my co-workers.  I filled them with 

red, white and blue dipped pretzels.

Treat box was cut at 6" using Cricut Wrap it Up cartridge

Paper is from Bella Blvd All American collection

Paper for stars is from Recollections

Stars cut from Cricut Craft Room Basics

Stamp is from Cardz TV Happy Days stamp set

Bling from Studio 18

Twine from Doodle Bug Design  

 

Thanks for stopping by my blog.  Happy 4th of July!

MY CREATIVE TIME DESIGNER CHALLENGE –PATRIOTIC THEME

For this challenge, you are to use this Sketch AND the Photo inspiration below!  Please create a card OR layout incorporating the sketch & the colors! In order to qualify to be a winner, you must use AT LEAST "ONE" My Creative Time product in your projects! 

A2 Size Card

Solid paper from Stampin Up

Patterned paper from Doodlebug Design Stars & Stripes

Flowers made using Stampin Up Petite Petals punch

Bling from Stampin Up

My Creative Time Stitched Oval Die

My Creative Time Gift Card Sentiments stamp set
Ink from Stampin Up

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Cardz TV Card Designers Challenge #2 - Create a Card For Father's Day

Cardz TV Card Designers Challenge #2

Create a card for Father's Day

I made this card for my husband for Father's Day

Paper from DCWV

Cricut cuts from the Block Party cartridge

Label from MCT Vintage Stitched Label Dies

Sentiment from Cardz TV Stamps "More Encouraging "Thoughts" stamp set

Ink is Memento Tuxedo Black 

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My Creative Time - DESIGNER CHALLENGE –MASCULINE THEME

 Today's challenge is to make a Masculine Themed card, layout, tag or a 3-D item.  Anything "guyish".

 I made this card for a friend -- he loves to grill!

Paper from DCWV

Cricut cuts from the Block Party cartridge

Label from My Creative Time Vintage Stitched Label Dies

Sentiment from My Creative Time Gift Card 
Sentiments stamp set

Ink is Memento Tuxedo Black 

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CARDZ TV 3-D DESIGNERS CHALLENGE #1 GRADUATION

Create a 3-D project for Graduation

I made this gift bag for this challenge.  I put a box with a bracelet in it inside the gift bag and it fit perfectly.  I learned how to make this little gift bag at www.pootles.co.uk.  Sam has some wonderful projects on her blog.

Paper is from my stash so not sure where it is from

Cap is cut using Cricut Wrap it Up cartridge at 2.5"

Oval and Scallop Oval punches are from Stampin Up

Sentiment is from Cardz TV "Congratulations" stamp set

Ink is from Close to my Heart

 Bling on cap is from Close to my Heart

Ribbon is from Michaels

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My Creative Time - DESIGNER CHALLENGE –COLOR PALETTE

For this challenge, create a project of your choice along w/these FABULOUS colors!

Here is the card I made:

A2 size card from DCWV

Pattern paper is from Echo Park

White paper is from Michaels

Stamps are from My Creative Time Birthday Buddies stamp set

Sprinkles are from Doodlebug Design

I used my Derwent Ink Pencils to color in the design

Ink for the Happy Birthday stamp is from Close to My Heart

Ink used to stamp images is Memento Tuxedo Black Ink

Thanks for stopping by my blog.  Hope everyone is having a wonderful Memorial Day weekend. 

CARDZ TV CARD CHALLENGE #1 GRADUATION

Cardz TV Card Challenge #1 
Create a Graduation Card

I made this graduation card for my friend's daughter who is graduating from college.  Mary inspired me to make my first shaker card with a card she made a couple of weeks ago.

 A2 size card (paper from Michaels)

I cut 8 white layers of the frame using Elegant Edges Cricut Cartridge, then glued them together.  I then put some gems I had on hand in the card, attached the clear sheet and glued the black layer on top. 

The graduation cap is from Wrap It Up Cricut Cartridge - 
cut at 1.25"

The number stamps are from Close to my Heart

The Happy Graduation Day stamp is from Cardz TV Stamps "Happy Days" stamp set

Ink -Memento Tuxedo Black 

Punches from Stampin Up

The bling on the corners of the card  are from Close to my Heart

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Treat Boxes

I learned how to make these treat boxes on Sam's website (www.pootles.co.uk).   Since it is starting to get hot in CA, I decided to use up the chocolate I had left over from making Easter candy and make some treats to bring to my co-workers.  Of course, I had to put the treats in a pretty treat box!

 The paper is from DCWV

The punches are from Stampin UP

The stamp is from Lil' Inker Designs

Ink is from Stampin Up

Brads are from Making Memories

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DESIGNER CHALLENGE - MOTHER’S DAY

The challenge for today is to create a Mother's Day project of YOUR choice & it MUST include at least ONE flower! It can be a MCT stamp flower OR a MCT flower die! 

I made this box using my We R Memory Keepers Envelope Punch Board.

Paper is from Die Cuts With a View

Flowers are made using My Creative Time Flower Petal Dies

Button on flower is from Joann's

Tags are made using My Creative Time Curly Label Die and Stitched Curly Label Die

Sentiment is from My Creative Time Floral Sentiments

I hope you all have a very Happy Mother's Day.   Thanks for stopping by my blog.