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!

*** Create a CARD using the colors PURPLE, ORANGE, GREEN & BLACK! 

Card - A2 size from DCWV

Paper from DCWV

Owl Stamp - Inkadinkado

Thank You stamp - Rubber Stampede
Black Stamp Pad - Rubber Stampede

I used green rhinestones for his eyes

Thanks for stopping by!

ALOHA!!

Aloha friends,

My husband and I just returned from 8 days in Maui and it was wonderful.  Maui is our favorite place to vacation.  We started going there when my parents retired there.  Sadly, in the past 5 years I have lost both my mom and dad.  We always felt like Maui was our home away from home so we continue to go there when we can.  I can feel my parents' spirit there and we also have made some really great friends on the island.  I will be crafting again this weekend so I will have some new projects up soon.  In the meantime, I thought I would share one of Maui's beautiful sunsets with all of you.  

Mahalo,

 

Paper Cutz Challenge #105

Paper Cutz Challenge #105  is "Down on the Farm"! Make a card, LO or craft project using something you'd find on a farm! Use any colors or occasion you'd like. 

Background paper from Echo Park

Horse cut from Create a Critter Cricut Cartridge at 3.5"

Tag cut using 2 EK Success punches

Stamp is from Scrappy Moms Simple Sentiments

Ink is from Close to my Heart

I used Stickles on his bandana

Thanks for stopping by my blog today!

August Birthday Month Giveaway Winner!!

Happy Birthday to all the August babies out there!  Thanks to all who participated in my August Birthday Month Giveaway and thank you for the nice birthday wishes.  Today is my birthday and tonight my husband and I are going out to dinner to our favorite restaurant.  He is also going to get me a book reader for my birthday but he's a bit frustrated that I can't make up my mind which one I want.  Any suggestions?  

Now, on to our winner:  I used Random.org to pick a number and it picked #9 - Gloria from Girlia's Cards is the winner!  Congrats Gloria, just e-mail me your info at cascrapper@gmail.com and I'll get your cartridge out to you. 

 

Cricut Cardz Challenge #87

This week's challenge is "Straight from the Heart"! Make a thank you card using hearts, and any cartridges or colors you’d like, but NO pink or red.

 I cut my bear out using Create a Critter Cricut cartridge at 3.25"  The paper I used is from SEI.  The stamp is from Rubber Stampede and the ink is from Stampin Up.  The buttons are from Joann's.   I used Stickles on the black and white parts of the bear but it's kind of hard to see that in the picture.  Thanks for stopping by my blog!

Leslie

My Creative Time Throwback Thursday Challenge

For my August Birthday Month Giveaway go here: 
August Birthday Month Giveaway
 
Here are the details for the challenge:

***Use ANY "RETIRED" Cricut cartridge of YOUR choice! IF you do NOT own a retired cartridge, just use any OLDER cart that you own!.

I used the retired Indie Art Cricut Cartridge for my card.  I cut the ice cream cone at 3.75".  The paper is from Echo Park.  I used my Sizzix Texture Boutique to emboss the background paper with the Divine Swirls embossing template.  The buttons are from Joann's.  Thanks for stopping by my blog

Happy Birthday Owl Card

For my August Birthday Month Giveaway go here: 
August Birthday Month Giveaway

I made this card for my friend Stacey who is a huge owl fan.  Stacey and I met this past year and discovered that our birthdays are one day apart!  I used the Hoot N Holler Cricut Lite cartridge to cut out my owl at 3.5".  The card is an A2 size card.  The paper is from Echo Park and the ribbon is from Michaels.  The tag was punched out using an EK Success punch.  The sentiment is from Hero Arts and the ink is from Close to my Heart.  It's hard to see in the picture but I used Stickles on his feet, nose and eyes.  Thanks for stopping by!

My Creative Time Thursday Throwback Challenge

For my August Birthday Month Giveaway go here: 
August Birthday Month Giveaway


Here are the details for the challenge: CHRISTMAS THEME AND  PLEASE incorporate some MATERIAL somewhere on any project of your choice!

For my card I cut the reindeer out using the Jolly Holidays Cricut Lite cartridge at 3.25".  The card base is from DCWV.  The background paper is from K&Company.  I used ribbon from Michaels.  I punched out the tag using EK Success punches and stamped it using MPS Christmas Wishes stamps.  The ink is from Stampin Up.  I used my iRock tool to add the bling on his eye.  I used Martha Stewart glitter glue on the reindeer and on his scarf.  Thanks for stopping by!

Cricut Cardz Challenge #86

For my August Birthday Month Giveaway please go here:     August Birthday Month Giveaway

Cricut Cardz Challenge #86- This week's challenge is "Tuitti Fruitti"! Make a card using fruit, and you may use any cartridges, colors or occasion you'd like.

 For my card I used the Savory Cricut Lite Cartridge to cut my pear at 3.5".  The paper is from Echo Park "A Walk in the Park" pack.  The buttons are from Joann's.  I inked around the pear and used pop dots to pop it up.  The sentiment is from Scrappy Moms Simple Sentiments and the ink is from Close to my Heart.  I used Stickles on the stem and leaf.  Thanks for stopping my my blog.

Paper Cutz Challenge #102

For my August Birthday Month Giveaway go here:     August Birthday Month Giveaway

For challenge #102 we're going UNDER THE SEA! Make a card, LO or craft project using something you'd find in or under the sea...fish, crab, mermaid, seahorse, shells, starfish, ship, etc! Use any colors and any theme you’d like.  

For my card I cut the sea turtle out using Life's a Beach Cricut Cartridge at 2.75".  I used Cut Mates and Paper Layerz paper for the turtle.  The background paper is from Echo Park "A Walk in the Park" pad.  The ribbon is from Michaels.  The stamp is from Hero Arts and the ink is from Stampin Up.  Thanks for stopping by my blog.

August Birthday Month Giveaway

August is my birthday month so I decided to do a giveaway.  I am giving away the Pooh and Friends Cricut cartridge.  All you have to do is become a follower if you aren't already and leave me a comment on this post telling me what your favorite birthday was.  Don't forget to leave me a way to contact you.  I will draw a winner at midnight on August 15th, just in time to celebrate my birthday on August 16th.  Sorry, this contest is open to U.S. residents only.  Thanks for stopping by my blog!

Cricut Cardz Challenge #85

Challenge #85 Holiday - Anything Goes!  Make a card for any holiday you choose, using any cartridge and colors you'd like.

For my card, I used the Doodlecharms cartridge to cut out the spider.  The paper is from my stash but I think it is DCWV.  I punched out the tag using a punch from EK Success.  The stamp and ink are from Close to my Heart.  Thanks for stopping by my blog!

 

Cricut Cardz Challenge #84

The challenge for this week is to make a card using a monogram (initial) and any colors or cartridges you'd like.

For my card I used cards from DCWV La Creme box of cards.  I cut a strip of black paper (from Michaels) at 1.5".  The scallop was cut at 2.25" using the Cricut cartridge Mini Monograms.  The initial was cut at 1.4" using Cricut cartridge Elegant Cakes.  I used Stampin Up Dimensionals on the scallop.  This is a quick and easy card.  I have made sets of these and given them as gifts and they were a huge hit.  Thanks for stopping by my blog.

Paper Cutz Challenge #101

Paper Cutz Challenge #101 is Anything goes!  Make a card, LO or craft project using any colors and any theme you'd like.

For this challenge, I made a 50th birthday card for my friend Melanie who's big birthday is next month.  The paper is from Making Memories (I think it is but I'm not positive - from an old pack).  The "over the hill" and "50" were cut out using my Slice.  The ribbon is from Michaels and the flower is from Prima.  I used my Irock tool to bling up the 50.  Thanks for stopping by my blog!

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!