Crafting Misfit

Challenges Around the Blogging World

2012-02-27T07:00:00.003-05:00

Hi there everyone.

I went through and updated my Challenges Around the BLoggin World page this weekend. This page has some challenges on it that you can participate in.

If you have a challenge that you participate in that isn't listed send it to me and I will add it!

I blog for many reasons, but participating in the challenges has made crafting more enjoyable and I hope that you find the same!

Just Because

2012-02-25T20:32:00.005-05:00

When I was on Design Teams it kept me crafting. I left all my design team commitments without thinking about how much I would miss it! I have found without those commitments I am not even blogging. So I need to get back to it! I miss it!

One of my favorite challenge blogs is Celebrate the Occasion. I created this for their "Thinking of You" challenge this week that you can find here.

Other Challenges:

Fantabulous Cricut- ribbon, lace, fabric trim

Linking Party at Passionately Artistic

2 Sisters Challenge Blog- anything goes

Squiggle Stamps use white space

Hiding in my craft room- think spring

Birthday Card

2012-02-25T20:28:00.004-05:00

It has been awhile since I created a card for a challenge! It felt great to do it today though. In fact I made a couple for different challenges. I teach classes at a local craft store so we made this card today in class.

The Happy Birthday background is done on CoreDinations black magic paper. I used some fun glitter too for the cup cake.

I am entering this into:

Cooking WIth Cricut- birthday balloon, cake, or cupcake Is anyone else having trouble seeing their page? For some reason I can no longer access it on my home computer. I am wondering if it is just me. I thought the entire page was down until I was talking with my sister and she said she has still been on it.

Decorate to Celebrate- for the boys blue. This blog is special to me because the ladies who do it are so awesome!

Cardz Tv- anything goes

Crafty Catz- I spy something B- blue birthday

Card Makin Mamas- birthday

All Sorts Challenge- anything goes

Baby Wall Art

2012-01-12T18:58:00.000-05:00

My sister and law and I had a lot of fun searching Pinterest for ideas for her baby's room. We combined a bunch of ideas and this is what we got. What do you think?

Toy Story name sign

2011-12-27T07:52:00.001-05:00

This year I sold a bunch of signs personalized. I really enjoyed doing them. This I did with the Toy Story cartridge- talk about layers!!! HOLY COW! I called my sister, who let me borrow the cartridge, at one point and told her NEVER to let me use it again! Then it was finished and I loved it and it was so worth the layers!

I am linking this up to a linky party at Robin's Creative Cottage, come join us!

I got my Cricut Cake!

2011-12-26T15:30:00.002-05:00

So, I got my Cricut Cake!!! I am so excited!

Share your tips and ideas with me PLEASE! I would love links to something you have created with it too!

2011-12-26T08:00:00.001-05:00

Over the Moon from the Nursery Rhyme cartridge.

Believe

2011-12-24T08:00:00.000-05:00

I took the word from one of the Gypsy cartridges, how festive is that?!

Butterfly Sign

2011-12-23T08:00:00.000-05:00

One of my customers asked me to create this for her little girl. I used Gypsy Wanderings for the butterfly and Lyrcial Letters for the name. The cardstock is Coredinations Fancy Pants, I used that to give texture to the butterfly.

Christmas Coasters

2011-12-22T08:00:00.001-05:00

I love making fun coasters, they are easy, fun, and inexpensive!

I go to Lowes and get inexpensive tiles, cut the paper, and Modge Podge it down. Afterwards I spray it with Shellac a couple of times.

Do I need a Silhouette and a Cricut?

2011-12-21T08:09:00.000-05:00

So..... I have a Cricut or two and love them. I am considering a Silhouette- does anyone have both? Do I need both?

Christmas Cards

2011-12-21T08:06:00.000-05:00

These Christmas cards sold fast at the craft fair! The idea actually came from working with a friend on her Christmas cards. I used Tim Holtz texture plates again, gotta love his stuff!

Hello Kitty Christmas

2011-12-20T08:02:00.002-05:00

How fun are these?! I used my Hello Kitty cartridge and had a ton of fun exploring!

I am linking this up to
Crafty Catz Weekly Challenge- must have santa hat

Winter buddies

2011-12-19T08:00:00.000-05:00

I got black panoramic frames at Walmart for $3 each. I sanded them and spray painted. Then I put these winter characters inside.

Gift tags

2011-12-18T11:34:00.000-05:00

Here is a second project for today... some fun gift tags.

I used nice shiny glitter and embossing powder to heat emboss the tags.

Challenges:
Craft Creations- glitter and embossing
Crazy 4 Challenges - santa

Christmas Subway Art

2011-12-18T08:00:00.001-05:00

For this I used a variety of fonts in my Gypsy. I got a 12x12 canvas and just filled a 12x12 mat on my Gypsy. Then it cut it out all together and made it super easy!

I painted the canvas red first, it took a few coats and then used white contact paper for the letters. I modge podged over it after.

5x7 Christmas images

2011-12-17T08:00:00.000-05:00

The coloring doesn't show up so well in these but I used fun shimmer paper. I found a cartridge on my Gypsy, it must have been one of the free ones I got when I bought it that does those really detailed images. I love the snowflake one.

Love frame

2011-12-16T08:00:00.000-05:00

I searched my Gypsy for some words worth framing and found this! I love being able to search all my cartridges!

What do you think?

Altered Cricut box and teacher gift

2011-12-15T08:00:00.001-05:00

For this project I altered a Cricut box and made some apple notecards and envelopes.

The chalkboard cardstock is Coredinations.

JOY blocks

2011-12-14T08:00:00.001-05:00

My dad gave me a bunch of his left over 2x4 pieces to work with. I thought some JOY blocks would be a fun decoration!

CTO DT call and project!

2011-12-13T21:24:00.000-05:00

So much has been going on and my poor blog feels so neglected! I am hoping with the new year I will be able to get it going again and get back with all my bloggy friends! I miss my bloggy friends!!!

My DT experience with CTO is coming to an end already, but this is a great opportunity for you to go over and give it a shot at joining their team! I enjoyed it!

This week we had to do a Christmas project with no red. This is a card from a set of cards I made for a craft fair. I was looking for simple cards to make sets of. I used one of the Tim Holtz Sizzix Christmas plates. Isn't it super cute?!

From now until Christmas I have a project a day to show you! I hope you come back to see more!

Christmas Planner

2011-11-05T15:11:00.004-04:00

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Like many of my projects, this idea is not my own. Yet, I couldn't resist making them! This is a little planner for everything holiday! Organized Christmas has a lot of great examples and printables for making this! I think I am going to make some up for the craft fair I have coming up.

Remember you can link up any project you want in our weekly show and tell! Click here!

Challenges I am entering:
More than Favors- buttons, bling or brads- check out my sparkly brads holding my notepads together!
Whimsical Wednesday's- Anything goes
2 Sisters Challenge Blog- use ribbon
Allsorts Challenge Blog- anything but a square

Show and Tell and Guest Designer

2011-11-04T08:14:00.002-04:00

Are you ready for another great guest designer?! Check out Holly! She is so crafty!!!

Thank to Rebecca from Crafting Misfit for inviting me as a guest designer!

Since the holiday's are coming up, many of us like to give little gifts or baked goods to the people we love. I wanted to show you how to make a simple box that can be made in a flash and only uses one sheet of 12 x 12 paper!

I'm also offering some Blog Candy to a follower. Keep reading to see how you can win- Yeah!!

I decided to keep the box simple because the paper is so pretty and I just added a few flower rosettes cut from Flower Shoppe. I then wrap the box with a raffia bow and stamped a Thankful sentiment from Gettting Cricky's Fall-O-oween Stamps.

I found this box idea from the Scor Pal website, here's the original link Cookie Box to give credit to the desiger but here's my how to tutorial also.

1- 12 x12 sheet of cardstock.

Score at 3" and 9" then rotate paper and Score at 1", 3 1/2", 6 1/2" and 9".

Cut ,fold and tape . I leave the extra tabs long inside to give the box a little more support.

Voila....a simple box with endless gift possibilities! Here's a link to another box I've made before Sweet and Simple.

I'd like to offer some blog candy since it's my daughter's 5th birthday today! WooHoo! We're having her party at Chuck E. Cheese tonight...Yeah for my daughter....Bleeeeek for me!

Become a follower and leave me a comment on fun places you've had or been to for a birthday party. I'll post a winner on November 8th.

Now it is time to link up a project you want to share!

Pumpkin Project

2011-11-02T20:24:00.001-04:00

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Over at Celebrate the Occasion we are looking for your fall projects with pumpkins on them. We would love to see what you create!

I created this with Autumn Celebrations- Great cartridge with an awesome variety!!!

Felt coffee cup sleeves

2011-10-30T21:08:00.000-04:00

Hey there!!!

I have my first craft fair coming up and have been scouring the net for fun ideas. I came across one that I loved and tried out. Check it out!

The flowers were cut on my Big Kick using Tim Holtz "Tattered Florals."

I want to make a bunch of these just for me :) They are so happy! I am still trying to figure out the best way to get those eyelets... I am not so good with my Cropodile just yet.

What do you think a reasonable price is for these sleeves?! I hate pricing my goods!

Show and Tell and Guest Designer

2011-10-28T08:45:00.004-04:00

We have another talented guest designer this week!

Check her out!!!

Hello Crafty Bloggers. My name is Tammy and I’m so excited that Crafty Misfit is giving me this great opportunity to be her guest designer for the day. My husband and I are recent empty nester and trying to figure out what to do with ourselves. Actually, we seem to be driving up to see our son quite a bit. I don’t think we were quite ready to let our only child grow up.

In between working and watching rugby, it’s time to start thinking about what to give out for Christmas. We like to give out something homemade that doesn’t cost a lot of money. We wanted to create something that would work for all ages and combine a pin board and a magnetic board. Brad had the great idea that it should be dry erase also. We spent a few days trying to figure out how to create the dry erase part. There is paint available to create the surface, but the reviews weren’t very good so that was not the answer. I kept thinking about the overhead projectors with the write on sheets that a geometry teacher used.

Here is what I started with. A $0.99 cookie sheet from Wal-Mart, a small batch of cork board, A box of 3M Write-on transparency sheets from the office supply store, push pins, Dry-erase markers, magnets and pattern paper.

Brad drilled holes in the top lip so that we had a place to tie some ribbon on. Then I cleaned the pan with soap and water to get rid of dirt and finger prints. Brad then took some of the push pins and cut off the pin part so they would be flush.

I then took my main pattern paper and cut out the opening I wanted for the dry-erase section. The glued the paper on top of the transparency. Then glue the whole thing onto the pan.

We took the push pin tops and glued them with a flower base onto the magnets. We tried both the really strong magnets and the regular ones. We discovered that when you glue the flower and pin tops to the really strong magnet and place them on the fridge for later use, the paper separates and the tops fall off, but they work well when they are on-top of a couple of sheets of paper.

Here are some pictures of my final boards.

I had a great time working on these boards and have quite a few more to go before Santa Clause comes to town.

I want to thank Crafting Misfit again for this opportunity. Now for a chance to win some blog candy. I have two ink pads from A Muse studio to give away. Leave a comment for Crafty Misfit and we will pick a winner by random.

Show and Tell and Guest Designer

2011-10-20T21:43:00.001-04:00

Welcome Lilia! She has done an amazing project as a part of my guest designer series! Check out her project below!!! PLEASE visit her and send her some blog love!

Make sure to link up a project of your choice at the end!!!

Here's my short biography.

I came to Canada 6 years ago from Ukraine with my husband and my 2-years old son, who is now 8. Thirteen months ago I had another son, and while on maternity leave we lived thru a fun and creative year. My passion is in translations and interpreting. I speak several languages such as English, Ukrainian, Polish, and Russian. I even haven't lost my French yet, which I knew perfectly before, but now I have fewer opportunities to practice it.

I always loved crafting. Art was always a big part of my life. During my childhood years I did a lot of different crafts, such as floral arrangements, paining, cross-stitching, card making and even some food carving. But as the time went by I departed from most of it retaining only cross-stitching as my main and favourite hobby. I fell in love with card making long time ago, although became more serious about it only around Christmas time last year. I started with embroidery on paper, and then moved to simple cards with embellishments. After trying stamp colouring I fell in love with it and now I have to use stamps on my every card, otherwise it looks unfinished.

Thanks to my husband’s support I have a few evenings every week that I can devote to my favourite crafts. While he is watching the kids I enjoy the time of creativity. It is my stress relief from bad days and cranky moods.

And my project.

It is a wedding gift for my friends. I used it as a money gift box, although it was made as a memory box for the couple to use after their special day.

I worked on it one night, going to sleep at 5 am happy and satisfied that I finally had time to create something special and personal. Somehow this couple on the stamped picture reminds me my friends, newlyweds.

The box has an easel card attached on top, so it can be used as a decoration.

I haven't heard from them since their wedding and can't wait to find out whether they liked this gift or not.

CTO Birthday card must use metal

2011-10-18T08:00:00.000-04:00

Have you run a soda can through your Sizzix?! Yep, you can do it. It MOSTLY works. However, after slicing my finger... I went with tinfoil ;)

Honestly, not loving this project. It was one of those that just made me insane through the entire process ;) I was so glad it was done I just left and and said good enough! Although, I will never give it to anyone because I hate it :).

"Business" name?!

2011-10-15T17:27:00.000-04:00

So I am starting to get involved with craft fairs, classes, and making custom gifts. I have been going back and forth on business cards and a stamp to put on the back of my projects. I am thinking now is the time. I want everything to tie together.... so do I stay with "The Crafting Misfit" or come up with something different? I am slightly worried that nobody would want to buy something or take a class from someone who considers them self a misfit! Help me out here! What are your thoughts? suggestions?

Show and Tell

2011-10-14T21:55:00.000-04:00

Lately I haven't been active on my blog and I REALLY miss my blogging buddies! Now that school has been back in for over a month I am getting back my energy and am excited to get the blog back up and running!

Did you see my awesome guest designer last week?! Check it out here!
I am extending that show and tell another week so you can link up any project you want by checking it out! I also have a list of people who emailed me some info to guest design and this week they will find out who is guest designing for me and when! Are you excited?!

Here is a fun project I made for one of my classes recently .I had fun making it and the class was a ton of fun!

Show and Tell and Guest Designer

2011-10-09T07:32:00.003-04:00

Thank you so much to all of you who have sent me their stuff to be guest designers! I will be notifying people this week about who and when! I HOPE to have this out by Wednesday!

On to Sharon, who won a show and tell and is now sharing her talent with us... AND she has blog candy if you go visit her ;)

After you visit her link up your project of choice!
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Hello crafty friends! I'm Susan from www.CricutandGrasshooper.blogspot.com and I am a guest blogger for Crafting Misfit today. Back in August I had entered the Show and Tell challenge here and was thrilled to find I won and would be featured here! Being a somewhat new blogger this is very exciting for me and I am so excited to share my project with you today.

I have always been inspired by art and I do feel that the line between crafting and art is very fine. That being said I decided to do something a bit out of the box and I made a beautiful tray. I picked up this very bland looking cream colored tray at a Goodwill Store for .50 cents

After painting the tray a metallic purple, I then laid a piece of acetate on the bottom and placed Tarot cards on top. I then used a Martha Stewart punch and outlined the cards. The embellishment in the middle is a Tim Holtz and the gems are a combo of Martha Stewart and Jolee crystals. I then put a sheet of Plexiglas on top however because the guy at Ace hardware cut the glass too small I had to get creative here. I outlined the sides of the Plexiglas with another design using an Ekk punch. All in all, this is really a very easy project.

Now I know people have different opinions of Tarot cards but if you set all that a side and look at the artistic value only they are very interesting. The artwork is something that I find the most fasinating. That being said my curiousity got the better of me and after I finished this product I thought to myself, "I wonder what these cards mean". I went through a whole deck and these were the eight cards I picked out because the artwork appealed to me the most. So I went online and looked them up and what learned floored me. The cards from the top left corner across mean... Knowledge, Patience, Moderation, Conquest, Mirage, Nurishment, Agreement and Control. Those eight cards describe me almost perfect. I didn't include the Joker card, then it would have been perfect.

One last thing here...how about a little candy?

I am giving away some blog candy over at my blog so stop on by. All you have to do is be a follower of both CraftingMisfit.com and CricutandGrasshopper.com and make sure to leave a comment on both. That's it! Thanks again to CraftingMisfit for having me here today. I wish you all a great weekend, no matter what the cards have in store for you! ( lol...I had to add it, I couldn't resist.....)

Susan

www.CricutandGrasshooper.blogspot.com

Guest Designer Call, I need your vote, and blog candy!

2011-09-26T08:08:00.000-04:00

Good Morning,

WIth school starting I have had a lot less time on my blog. :( Once the fall passes I hope to have some more time and I am sure I will. However, September is a tiring month for sure!

So many people have submitted to show and tell and I am so impressed by the projects. I am looking for some people who would like to guest design. I want to make sure my blog stays active and that would be a huge help. If you are interested please email me and send me a link to your blog!!!

Also, can you vote for me?! Cricut is doing a classroom challenge. I submitted a bulletin board I did in the spring. Can you pop over and check it out? If you like it will you vote for it?! Click here to vote.

Also, we are at 300 followers! I promised a give away when we hit that. So, do you want in?! Leave a comment here with a comment about your favorite project on this blog.

Thanks again for your support!!!!

A new blog

2011-09-20T09:26:00.000-04:00

So, I have decided to start myself a sister blog. This blog is about the joys of parenting ;) and my everyday stuff that probably nobody really wants to read!

I am challenging myself to a 30 Day Shed.... Shedding weight and stuff I don't need. Come on over and check it out and join me! Click here!

Celebrate the Occasion

2011-09-20T00:01:00.001-04:00

This card is Cricut-less I am still without my Gypsy :(

Celebrate the Occasion is challenging you to create a birthday project this week that must have a balloon on it. I found these metal pieces at Big Lots! I love them and they had adhesive already on them!

Hop over to CTO and link up your project!!!

Thanks for visiting!

Show and Tell

2011-09-17T07:39:00.000-04:00

Hello Faithful Followers-

Sorry that I didn't post a Show and Tell yesterday! I am going to just extend last week's by a week because of the hop. You can find it here. Please feel free to enter another project into that one! I will pick multiple winners.

Again, I apologize for not posting this sooner :)

50 State Blog Hop- Maine

2011-09-16T11:59:00.003-04:00

Welcome to the 50 States Blog Hop!!

Welcome to the 50 States Blog Hop! Most of us would love to travel but are having staycations this year. What better way to travel but through a blog hop. This hop was inspired by our host Shawnee's journey across the United States as she traveled with her family to their new home. The United States is truly beautiful with many wonderful places to visit and see.

If you've hopped along from Alabama, then you are in the right place!! If you are just joining me from your dashboard or happened along from somewhere else, please be sure to CLICK HERE to start with the first state in the union, Delaware, because you won't want to miss out on any of the fun (or any of the blog candy!!)...

There is an AMAZING Grand Prize Package for one LUCKY hopper (winner chosen by Rafflecopter)!! To be entered to win, please do the following:

Visit each state and leave a comment on each project (simply follow the links provided below)
Like Blessed on the Bright Side and Handmade By Lisa FB Pages.

So what's the Grand Prize???
Cricut Cartridge - Destinations, beautiful handmade flowers from Shannon at Creative Chaos Flowers, and a $20 Gift Certificate to Scraptastical Kreations.
Now on to my state and my project....

Maine is my other state to share with you. Maine is home for me. I picked ocean paper for the background for this because that is my favorite place in Maine!

Now you can hop to the NEXT STATE IN THE UNION!! Remember to leave a comment on each state to be eligible for the GRAND PRIZE!!

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50 State Blog Hop- New Hampshire

2011-09-16T11:59:00.002-04:00

Welcome to the 50 States Blog Hop!!

Welcome to the 50 States Blog Hop! Most of us would love to travel but are having staycations this year. What better way to travel but through a blog hop. This hop was inspired by our host Shawnee's journey across the United States as she traveled with her family to their new home. The United States is truly beautiful with many wonderful places to visit and see.

If you've hopped along from South Carolina, then you are in the right place!! If you are just joining me from your dashboard or happened along from somewhere else, please be sure to CLICK HERE to start with the first state in the union, Delaware, because you won't want to miss out on any of the fun (or any of the blog candy!!)...

There is an AMAZING Grand Prize Package for one LUCKY hopper (winner chosen by Rafflecopter)!! To be entered to win, please do the following:

Visit each state and leave a comment on each project (simply follow the links provided below)
Like Blessed on the Bright Side and Handmade By Lisa FB Pages.

So what's the Grand Prize???
Cricut Cartridge - Destinations, beautiful handmade flowers from Shannon at Creative Chaos Flowers, and a $20 Gift Certificate to Scraptastical Kreations.
Now on to my state and my project....

New Hampshire is one of the states I am sharing with you.

New Hampshire is one of our favorite places. We own a couple of timeshare weeks there and camp there as often as possible. We would move there if the right opportunity ever came up ;). New Hampshire is beautiful. The mountains are humbling and the scenery is breathtaking. We love to drive the Kangamangus Highway and just take in the view. The fall is one of the best times to visit. The leaves and foliage are awesome. My project is inspired by the colors of fall and the beauty of the leaves. I have chosen fall colors and a leaf punch from EK Success.

Now you can hop to the NEXT STATE IN THE UNION, Virginia!! Remember to leave a comment on each state to be eligible for the GRAND PRIZE!!

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Winner!

2011-09-12T00:01:00.002-04:00

We had over 60 entries into Show and Tell last week! How awesome is that?!

Each Monday I post the winner here. I do not also email the winner. So make sure to check back and see if your card is featured if you post into our Show and Tell! We still have Show and Tell open for this week so check that post to link up!

This week's winner is Peggy at Colorful Designs.

Here is her card:

Show and Tell

2011-09-09T20:01:00.002-04:00

Sorry this is getting posted so late! What a week, our first week of school and I am exhausted!!!!

Here is my show and tell project this week! I made it with scraps of wood from hubby's garage :)

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I am looking forward to seeing your link ups! If I haven't gotten to yours from last week I apologize and I will be there soon I promise!!!!!!!!!

Here are my "rules":
* Link directly to your post not your entire blog
* In your post you MUST link back to this blog. I may delete your link if you don't, many are forgetting this step.
* Please visit other links and leave blog love for others.

Monday I will post the winner from last week!

Birthday Card

2011-09-06T00:01:00.002-04:00

There are a lot of buttons on a Cricut! A lot of buttons I don't use. Then my GYPSY BROKE!!!! Seriously, I use that thing daily and it BROKE! I didn't cry, scream, or go into a total meltdown which is amazing in itself. So, now I will need to dig all of my cartridges out of storage boxes :(. One would think that should be easy... yeah not the way I "store" things. Basically crud gets thrown into millions of boxes and it is anyone's guess what is where. So, this week I have a Cricutless card for you. Later this week I will show you the gift I created that went with it.

I am entering this into Birthday Sundaes. Stampin Sisters in Christ- nothing bright,
Alphanet Challenge- pastels (flowers)

WINNERS!!!

2011-09-05T12:56:00.000-04:00

I am totally blown away by all of the entries into Show and Tell last week! I am SO thankful for all the inspiration that has been linked up! I had such a hard time picking "winners."

This week I have selected 2 projects and the creators get a guest design spot on a future show and tell and a button for their blog! If you see your card here email me!!!

Already for our current Show and Tell we have lots of link ups! Please link something up today, more importantly visit some of those links and leave a little blog love. You never know, I may throw in a guest design spot just for someone who has left fabulous comments on the link ups ;).

Here are the projects I selected this week:

Created by Lisa.

It's A Scrappy World:

Congratulations! There were so many other FABULOUS projects! I look forward to seeing more this week!!!

Show and Tell

2011-09-02T19:36:00.008-04:00

First of all please accept my apologies for not getting over to all of the great projects linked up last week. I will get to you soon I promise!!!! My kids started school last week and I am TRYING to get my own classroom ready and I have been totally involved in all of that!

Here are some "cakes" we made for the kid's teachers. Sorry about the picture quality... my camera is broken :( and I have to use my cell phone.

I would love to have you link up your project of choice this week!

Here are my "rules":
* Link directly to your post not your entire blog
* In your post you MUST link back to this blog

Monday I will post the winner from last week! They win a guest design spot. We had so many that I think you will see more than one winner!!!

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Show and Tell- Guest Designer Day

2011-08-26T00:08:00.001-04:00

Hello!

Yesterday was the day to do the give away if we had 300 followers... we haven't quite hit it but we are getting there. So I am extending it a week! Make sure to send your friends over for the show and tell so they can link up. I have a little something for the person who sends me the most visitors this week! Make sure they comment and tell me they came from your page!

Check out my first guest designer for show and tells! Jean from Jean's Crafty Corner is sharing this week. ONE of the things I love about her blog is the variety of projects she does. She has some beautiful cards, a fun shadow box, and some awesome lunch bags there to name a few.

She has prepared an entire tutorial on her blog of how she did the project for today! I am so thankful to have her guest designing! PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE take a quick trip to her blog! She worked really hard on this and on her fabulous tutorial!!! If you like what you see at her page follow her!

Here is her project:

I would love to have you link up your project of choice this week!

I do have a couple of guidelines for show and tell:

* Please link us directly to the post you want to show us NOT your entire blog.

* No back linking, project must be posted after the date/time I post

* If you turn off word verification I would love it ;) It makes commenting so much easier for everyone.

* You need to link your post back to this blog.

I reserve the right to delete any links that don't follow the guidelines. (Well, I won't delete it over word verification that is just a helpful one.)

Show and Tell Winner

2011-08-25T08:01:00.000-04:00

Sorry that show and tell didn't go off last week! I was away on vacation.

However, the winner from our last show and tell is Susan from Cricut and Grasshopper. She created the beautiful sun card!

So Susan, go ahead and email me and we will set up your guest designer date!

Celebrate the Occasion- Challenge 27

2011-08-23T00:01:00.001-04:00

Celebrate the Occasion has a special challenge this week. We are looking for circle cards for any occasion. I wanted something a bit different for my circle. I don't like to keep anything simple :)

My plan is to put this in one of my kid's lunch boxes for their first day of school next week.

I used Core'Dinations cardstock in 2 colors and sanded it a bit. Then I used Martha Stewart Orange microbeads for the trimming. The stamped sentiment is from K Andrew.

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We are ONLY 15 followers away from my big 300 follower give away I want to do on the 25th! Do you think we can get 15 more by the 25th?!

Where do you buy?!

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Ok... I don't even know what the things are called but they are sleeves to me. I am looking for those plastic bag like things you put on your cards for when you sell them. Where do I buy those?!

My First Subway Art

2011-08-17T19:06:00.001-04:00

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Our church is renovating an OLD post office. Right as you walk in the front door you are greeted with this huge pole! We wanted it to say "Welcome" in some way so I thought I would try out Subway Art for the first time. This was done with brown vinyl and filled a 12x24 Cricut Mat. I used all sorts off fonts so I am not going to list them all out :).

What do you think?

S'Mores Card

2011-08-16T21:47:00.000-04:00

Cooking with Cricut is one of my favorite blogs to post on. I was really worried I wouldn't get this done in time to post. I did though! I am exhausted but wanted to post it before heading to bed.

This camera is making me crazy but I tried to get the best shot I could of my squirrels roasting their marshmallows!

The squirrels are cut from Give a Hoot. The fire and marshmallow sticks are from Camping Out. The marshmallows are cotton balls. The card stock is Bazzil.

I am linking this up to Cooking With Cricut.

While you are visiting my blog check out my 300 follower give away and my show and tell where you can link up your own project of choice!

Tuesday Teasers

2011-08-16T21:08:00.000-04:00

My camera is broken. It has been for weeks and it is KILLING me. I have used my sons as necessary but I am not happy with the quality of pictures!

Regardless, this is what you get for a pic :)

The tag is going to contain a sentiment, I am just not sure which one yet. I inked the edges of it too. In the gift pack for 300 followers are these 3 "stickers" and another 3 piece travel set which will be revealed on Friday.

Make sure to check back Friday to see EVERYTHING in the give away! 9 more days to go and 20 followers... we CAN do it!!!!!

Show and Tell winner from last week!

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Our first winner for show and tell is Jean from Jean's Crafty Corner!

Email me for your button Jean!!! Jean also gets to be a guest designer for a future Show and Tell! Join me in saying congrats to her!

Here is her project:

I love what it says and that she used canvas!

Show and Tell

2011-08-11T23:50:00.002-04:00

Welcome to another Show and Tell. Soon a lucky guest designer will be giving you some inspiration for Show and Tell. The guest designer is picked from someone who participates in my Show and tell! Check back on Monday to see who I picked from last week's link up!

Here is my project for this week:

Show and Tell "rules"
When you link up link up to a specific project you want to share. We want to see new projects. I do ask that you link to this blog in your post. I will delete links that don't. Last week I let them go but please do this this week :). The reason is that this is to get everyone traffic and if you don't send people here it is a dead end. I never require people to be followers. If you are linking up it would be great if you are but it is NOT required.
To make it fun for fellow crafters visit some of the others that have posted and leave them some blog love. It is just the nice thing to do. If you really like what you see on their blog follow them! Make sure to tell them you found them here!

Celebrate the Occasion- Back to School

2011-08-09T03:00:00.002-04:00

Our theme this week at Celebrate the Occasion is back to school! We would LOVE to see your projects too so make sure to visit the blog there and link up your project! Also, remember on Fridays I have a weekly show and tell and would love to see your project here!

My daughter has Mrs. G.... this year. So we thought we would cut her her own apple using Make the Grade. I used red mulberry paper to give it some texture. The chalkboard paper is so darn cute isn't it?! That is Coredinations. I just sanded it for the letters to show through.

This was one of those cards that I just couldn't finish right. I wanted to make it inside a chalkboard "frame" but I wasn't loving that at all when I did it. Then I tried buttons and loved those even less. It became trial and error just for final touches and eventually I put my hands up and said DONE! I like how it came out so that is what matters!

Make sure to check out my 300 Follower give away!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Challenges:
My Sheri Crafts- Back to School

Introducing Show and Tells

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***Follower give away coming soon!

As you may know, I am a Kindergarten teacher. One of the best parts of Kindergarten is seeing the excitement in kids when they show off something they have done. It really is no different as adults. It is cool to see what other people have done. We bloggers can't really hide the fact that we like to show what we have done either ;).

Weekly I am going to start doing an open show and tell. Some weeks I will have "rules" but there will be a good share of whatever you want! My only request is that you visit some of the others that have posted and leave them some blog love. It is just the nice thing to do.

Each week I will pick someone that has shared and have them guest design for a future week!

The whole purpose of this is to give everyone's blog some additional exposure. If you visit someone's blog and you like what you see start following them. If you are inspired tell them! This whole thing is just about having fun.

When you link up link up to a specific project you want to share. We want to see new projects. I do ask that you link to this blog in your post. I will delete links that don't. The reason is that this is to get everyone traffic and if you don't send people here it is a dead end. I never require people to be followers. If you are linking up it would be great if you are but it is NOT required.

Here is my show and tell this week:

This is a little frame thing I made to sell in a local store. The images are cut from Life is a Beach. The cardstock is embossed with a spellbinders thing and sanded down (I used my favorite- Coredinations.) I can't remember what my font was done with...

Your turn. PLEASE share a project! One person will get to guest design here soon! Feel free to combine it with other challenges and hops!!!

Challenges:
Crafting for all Seasons- Beach
Incy Wincy Designs- Monochromatic- I struggle with this I hope this counts!
Crafty Ann's Challenge Blog- summertime
Prarie Fairy Fridays- inspiration photo- I used the colors.
Divas By Design- summer
Creative Craft Challenges

Do you Pinterest?!

2011-08-05T12:25:00.001-04:00

So this summer has been awesome! I have been out and about and having so much fun with the kids. Monday, however, despite several applications of 80 SPF sunscreen my day at the beach ended with one heck of a sunburn. Today I am peeling. Not pretty. Not pretty at all. Natural exfoliation? Perhaps. Anyway, I told the kids we were having some down days this week. So I have spent them on Pinterest. At first I thought- what the heck is this? Now I just can't get enough!!!

Do you Pinterest?! If you do, I would love to have you join me on my boards. Lets follow each other! Click here!

Don't know Pinterest yet? What is it? It is bookmarking images basically. HOWEVER, you can organize them into categories and just find pics of pretty things, funky things, you name it. It is like google images sorted to your tastes. On a side note did you see you can do google searches with images now and not words?!

Off to more procrastinating... I mean recovering from busy days.

Tuesday Teasers on Thursday ;)

2011-08-04T20:42:00.000-04:00

I just can't keep up this summer! I want to stay caught up but I just can't!

Well, the deadline is coming! I think we will make it to 300 followers by August 25th! What do you think?! If we do we have that give away coming up! Check that out here.

The ribbon is delicious! It is hard to tell in my nighttime photo but it is brown and pink. I love brown and anything with it! I put a 5 yard spool of that in the prize package today!

I cut the shapes with nestabilities and the "Than You" is embossed with Sizzix thank you 2.

Peachy Keen Core'Dinations Challenge

2011-07-26T22:47:00.000-04:00

If you have been following my blog for a bit you have probably realized my favorite card stock is Core! I get sad when other card stock doesn't do what core does! Now if only we could get local retailers to carry more of it!!!

This card is for their color challenge this month. They are using pinterest photos for inspiration. I am a new Pinterest users, and also an addict! I would love to follow you, you are welcome to follow me even though there isn't much there yet :). You can find me here. You can find Core'Dinations here. Where can I find you?! Send me a link in the comments!

I didn't have a blue flower, so I took a white one and inked it blue to match! I sanded the words that are preembossed on the cardstock, this made them stand out more. I tore and sanded the peach piece on the left. This card was super easy to make but with Core it just looks nice!

The blue flower is a Prima flower like the ones in my upcoming 300 follower give away!

The papers are from the Stacy Julian collection. You can check that out here. Want to see my favorite project I have made from the Stacy Julian collection? Let me take you back a few posts:

Tuesday Teasers?!

2011-07-26T21:37:00.000-04:00

Can you believe I have missed 3 weeks of Tuesday Teasers?! (Well, if you count this week!)

I am soooooooooooooooooooooooo sorry! My 300 follower give away will be held August 25th if we reach enough followers by then! I am confident that we can do it!

Here is week one of missed teasers!

From this set you get the stamp and set- Inkadinkado's Tickets and Tags set (shown below).
Do you like the embossing and inking? The embossing plate is also a part of the give away!

To recap everything in the give away so far click here. More things are being added weekly so stay tuned!

Challenges:
Birthday Sundaes- inspiration picture
Allsorts Challenge- free and easy
Papercutz Challenge- anything goes


Stamp set in give away!

Cooking with Cricut Guest Designer!

2011-07-26T09:00:00.000-04:00

Ok, I am a blog snob. Yep, I am. I have some blogs that I am totally loyal and faithful too. Instead of making myself crazy applying for every DT thing that pops up I have decided to be a faithful follower to the blogs I most like. Then, when something comes up, I can feel good about applying and saying how much I enjoy that blog. That is how I started with my DT spot at Getting Cricky.

Just about every week I have tried to link up to the challenge at Cooking with Cricut. The challenges are fun over there and the DT does wonderful work. It helps that that challenge drives some good traffic to my blog too ;). You know, I am one of those stats stalkers. I love numbers and frankly I love attention so reading my stat info gives me a funny little high. CWC feeds that ;)

Here is my post over at their page:
I want to start my post by saying- Thank you so much to the team at Cooking with Cricut for asking me to do this. I was SO EXCITED when I was contacted by you! I have been watching the challenges on this blog for months and participate often because I love them! It is great to be a part of this and I feel very honored that you asked me to do this! Your DT is incredible and I am given so much inspiration from their work!

Celebrations was one of my first cartridges! My mother bought me my first Cricut for Christmas and gave me two cartridges Celebrations and Stretch Your Imagination. Sometimes I get so bogged down in what is new that I forget my oldies but goodies. So when CWC contacted me about doing this I thought I would explore a forgotten cartridge on my Gypsy. I got my first Cricut for Christmas 2009 and for Christmas 2010 hubby bought me the Expression. I had wanted a Cricut for a couple of years before getting one so I was SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO excited! Then I couldn't live without having a Gypsy for Christmas 2010 mom got me that. My mother is great at gift giving! My life hasn't been the same ;). Crafting has quickly become my passion. I am a Kindergarten teacher and mother of 2 so my machines get plenty of use! I joined the blogging world in January of 2011 and have found that to be an addiction that I love to feed. I look forward to reading comments from my followers and find I need to check those as often as I check Facebook (which is A LOT). In the summer I spend most of my time enjoying my 2 kids and husband. We try to go to the ocean at least once a week and we camp as often as we can. Camping is an acquired taste that I am still working on but this summer it is far better than last. As a kid I loved it, but now I love real beds and AC. The only bad thing about camping is my Cricut doesn't come... yet.

For my project I created some gift bags with matching tags and a card.

CTO Blue and White any occasion

2011-07-26T02:58:00.001-04:00

**** 300 follower give away here.

Today's challenge is to create something for any occasion using blue and white. My photos want to tint this a bit more blue then it really is but I can't seem to figure a way to stop that.

I used Gypsy Wanderings for the shape on the left and Wild Card for the sentiment. This is NOT the way I envisioned this card at all. This was a total crafting misfit project. Let me put it this way, 2 of my teeth are now blue from an unfortunate gel pen experience before using my actual Cricut inks in the Cricut. I thought this would be quick and simple but it ended up taking more time then anything I have done in recent history.

My Mind's Eye has come out with a pack of all their paisley papers! I love it this background paper is from that. I am loving that paper stack!

I originally just inked the stuff on but the white was shocking and basically horrid. So I chalked the white paper some. In person it isn't so blue but it works :)

I would love to see what you come up with! Join us at Celebrate the Occasion and show us what you come up with!

Lollipop, lollipop oh lolly lolly pop

2011-07-25T21:05:00.000-04:00

This is a huge gift back that I decorated for the Cooking With Cricut challenge this week. I cut the lollipops and the swirls from the Paisley cartridge. I really think that cartridge is my most versatile one! Who would have known? I picked it up for $10 at Michaels in a clearance sale and have gotten PLENTY of use out of it!

For the inside swirls, which are far from perfect I took my ATG gun, my new absolute favorite toy, and applied adhesive and then I put the glitter on it.

Unfortunately my photos are battling 2 issues. 1. My camera is broken and I am using a back up :( 2. It is dark out! I need to figure out how to take god pics at night.

Thanks for looking! Check back tomorrow for my guest design spot with CWC and my first CTO DT project!

Getting Cricky Simply Sunday Challenge: For the Troops

2011-07-24T16:00:00.000-04:00

Welcome to another Simply Sunday challenge at Getting Cricky!

For this project I used a stamp from the Amazing You stamp set available here. This stamp set is so awesome it is SOLD OUT! So, make sure you go over and pre-order it for when the new ones are available.

The stars were cut from Graphically Speaking.

Thanks for visiting!

Thank You Blog Hop for Kristal at Getting Cricky!

2011-07-23T07:48:00.002-04:00

Being a part of Kristal's design team at Getting Cricky has been a lot of fun! She has her design team call open and is going to have a new team starting in August. So, the outgoing team wanted to do a thank you hop for her. She has been a pleasure to work with and we have LOVED showing off her stamps!

Kristal LOVES owls, so we called our secret plan "Operation Owl."

We all created thank you cards for her. If she has inspired you we invite you to join us by linking up your project too! Make sure to visit EVERY stop because there is a lot of blog candy being offered along the way!

The stamps in this set are from Kristal's Amazing You set.

I have some blog candy for one lucky follower/commenter too!!!

Here is the "grand prize."
We have some Blog Hop CANDY for one lucky WINNER!!!
Amy Chomas has graciously donated a mini gel pen set and holder

as our grand prize and some of the ladies have also added to the pot (surprise package).

You must go to each blog and leave a comment (following would be nice also) to qualify for the grand prize.

Brenda will be picking one lucky winner on Wednesday, July 27th. So make sure to go back here and see if you won.So, make sure to hop around and see what is out there!

Brenda http://createbyburffrau.blogspot.com

Amy Chomas http://amychomas.blogspot.com/

Jess http://myscrapdiary-jess.blogspot.com/

Kathy T http://scrappingfelkatz.blogspot.com

Lisa http://indymermaid.blogspot.com

Becka http://www.creationswithbecka.blogspot.com

Kathy P http://the3esblog.blogspot.com

Ro http://rodonner.blogspot.com

Amy http://www.lovetocrop.com

Becky http://www.squirlygirlcreations.blogspot.com

Charlotte http://alittlebitofdetail.blogspot.com

Julie http://jk-littlebitofbling.blogspot.com

Rebecca (You are here!) http://craftingmisfit.blogspot.com/

Erika http://www.craftysprouts.com/

Brenda http://createbyburffrau.blogspot.com

Splashtastic Summer Stamp Focus

2011-07-19T11:31:00.002-04:00

Aren't those sentiments perfect for these cards? You can check them out at Getting Cricky! They are awesome stamps with so many possibilities.

I hijacked Kristal's blog today at Getting Cricky. These cards are there and a longer post. I would love it if you went over to the blog there and told Kristal I sent you over! Check it out!

Card 1:

Recipe:
K Andrew stamps for sentiment
Recollections bling for bubbles
Core'Dinations card stock for the water embossed on Fiskars texture plate then sanded
The fist are cut from Life is a Beach and then the details are penned using Amy Chomas gel pens for the Cricut

Challenges:
Cooking with Cricut- use pens in your Cricut

Card 2

Seriously... how fun is that paper? You should feel it is so cool!!!

Recipe:
K Andrew Stamps for sentiment
Peachy Keen stamps for the faces
Life is a Beach Cartridge
Sand rain drops paper by Paper Collection

Challenges:
All Sorts Challenge- Free and Easy

Some Great News

2011-07-19T03:00:00.001-04:00

Do you follow the Celebrate the Occasion blog?

It is one of my favorite challenge blogs. If you have been following my blog you know I love a challenge!

I have been selected for their new Design Team! I am VERY excited about this opportunity. I am really looking forward to the chance to create for them. Leave me a comment and tell me if you are a current follower of the blog or if you are going to become one now!

For the Design Team call we were asked to create something with a birthday theme. I wanted to do something different than a card so I created a gift bag to put a birthday gift in. Actually, I created a few but stay tuned for more in the next couple of weeks!

I used the Celebrations cartridge to cut the party hat and tag.

I cut several "pom poms" for the top of various sizes to layer them.

The tag is cut using the tag feature on the cartridge.

I embossed using a texture plate and then lightly sanded for added texture.

I added this border to the side because the bag was white and plain.

The sentiment is from Stampin Up.

Make sure to check out my 300 follower give away- I am only about 50 people short of the goal!!!

Getting Cricky Blog Hop- For our Fallen Heroes

2011-07-15T21:00:00.001-04:00

Welcome to Our Monthly Blog Hop at

Getting Cricky!

We are honoring our fallen heroes this month.

Each Design Team member has created a card to give to a family that has lost someone during their service.

This is VERY personal to me because I have many family and friends that serve. However, my extended family just lost a young man, only 22 years old, in combat in Afghanistan. I had asked the DT if anyone wanted to send cards to the family. Then Kristal, in all her generosity, suggested we do an entire hop for families in this situation.

I am so excited to see the outpouring of love from my DT sisters. This really is a great bunch of girls to work with. My term with the design team is just about over and Kristal is actually doing design team call right now. If you are interested take a hop over there and check it out.

Do you want to contribute a card to the cause? In August I am going to an event for Fallen Heroes. At this event I will hand deliver cards that people have made in honor of their lost loved ones. The fact that my bloggy friends are pouring out love for this cause makes my blogging time so worth it. Make sure to go to Getting Cricky for more information!

About the card:
Sadly, I think this looks MUCH better in person! UGH! I hate it when that happens.
I used Wild Card for the cuts.
Then I crumpled up the paper and distressed it with gold ink.
The sentiment is from "Amazing You" by K Andrew

Blog Hop this weekend

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It's a "Let's Get Cricky" Blog Hop

and

YOU are invited!!

When: This Friday, July 15th beginning at 9pm EST (6pm PST) and continuing through Sunday...

Why: To support our fallen HEROES... We will each be featuring special "Thank You" cards to be delivered during the "Run for the Fallen" in Maine...

"Run for the Fallen Maine is an organization dedicated to keeping alive the memory of our military heroes that gave their lives to protect our freedom since September 11, 2001.

On Sunday August 21, 2011 the 4th run to honor our heroes will be held. This is a 65 kilometer event with each kilometer being dedicated to the memory of one of our heroes that lived in Maine, had family from Maine or had some ties to our home State."

I will be hand-delivering these cards during this very special event... If you would like to help support this cause, there will be an opportunity for you to also make a card for the event (stop back on Friday for all the details)... The organization is also accepting donations for the event. You can find more information about donating by clicking HERE...

Where: Begins at Getting Cricky with K Andrew and includes the Design Team and a Special Guest...

What to bring: YOU!! Of course, sharing this special occasion with others is welcome and appreciated!!

Where do you get your vinyl?

2011-07-11T09:58:00.000-04:00

I am in need of some bronze vinyl to create some wall art in our new church building. I am curious where everyone gets their vinyl. Please leave a comment and let me know :)

Getting Cricky Simply Sunday Challenge: Fashionista

2011-07-10T16:00:00.003-04:00

Here is my Simply Sunday challenge for Getting Cricky this week. I loved this challenge!!!

The Fashionable Friends stamp set by K Andrew is perfect for this set. I found a lot of great image choices on Forever Young for this. There are also some great choices on Paisley, be watching for that this week! The paper is from Recollections Signature collection. It is super thick and was great to work with. I love all of the stamp sets I have from Kristal, but I am thinking this is going to be one of my favorites ;)

* Don't forget to check out my 300 follower give away! Click here.

Challenges:
Ginger Loft Challenge- make it sparkle
Stampin' Sisters in Christ- favorite stamp product- that is easy... K Andrew stamps!
Cooking WIth Cricut- anything Cricut

Have you been waiting to see the finished craft room? I loved hearing from people that they struggle with order in their craft spaces too. Sometimes it feels great to know I am not alone!

Blog Awards! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!

2011-07-09T08:45:00.001-04:00

***ARE YOU LOOKING FOR MY SHOW AND TELL- WHERE YOU CAN LINK UP YOUR PROJECT OF CHOICE? CLICK HERE.
***ARE YOU LOOKING FOR MY 300 FOLLOWER GIVE AWAY? CLICK HERE.

Over the past couple of weeks a few awesome followers have sent me blog awards! Thank you so much ladies!

This award came from 2 wonderful crafters! Cathie at Cat Naps Jewelry and Sarah at Sarah's Crafts and Stuff.

First, a quick word of thanks to Cathie! Cathie has some wonderful mini albums on her page with awesome attention to details!!! Thanks for the award Cathie.

Another word of thanks to Sarah! Sarah has a variety of types of cards on her blog. I love her creation style, with simple yet beautiful cuts and wonderful colors!

This award asks you to post 7 things about yourself and pass it on to 8 other blogs.

The seven things is hard for me... I feel like I may over reveal myself in my posts as is LOL.
        1. I hate sleeping, it is a waste of time and frustrates me that I have to do it.
        2. I love numbers, spreadsheets, charts etc
        3. I am overly sensitive and I hate that about myself.
        4. I really don't like cooking (unless I am planning a fun party) but I love serving and setting the table all pretty.
        5. I am now addicted to the Alex Cross book series.
        6. I am petrified of fire, which is ironic considering my husband is a volunteer fire fighter.
        7. I love my bloggie friends! I look forward to hearing from you all the time!

Now to pass this award on. This is SO HARD! I know I am going to leave out a ton of wonderful blogs that I follow. However, I can't list all the blogs I follow here so please know if I follow you I love your work!

PLEASE take a second and see what these ladies create!!!

1. MistyRose at Sweet Magnolia Rose
2. Sugar Baby Boutique
3. Laurie at Scraps by Sissy
4. Amy at Red Headed Crafter

5. Pink Lady Crafter
6. Linda at Paper Cutting Kind of Day
7. Karen at Little Scrap Pieces
8. Kimberly at Hello Cutie Crafts

This one came from the super talented Kelly at Kelly's Crafty Life. Kelly is a talented crafter but she is also an awesome follower. She leaves the kindest comments!
This award, I think, just asks me to pass it on to other talented bloggers. Here are some other wonderful bloggers... PLEASE check them out!

Some of these ladies I have given awards to before... but their work continues to impress and inspire me :)

Lisa at lindy mermaid
Cards by CG
Deannes Creative Juice
Crads, Crafts, and Kid's projects
Create me Pink

Last day of texture plate sneak peaks!

2011-07-09T06:00:00.002-04:00

I hope you have enjoyed seeing the projects this week. This is the last day of the texture plate sneak peaks.

This is embossed with the Whimsy texture plate. I used Tim Holtz distress ink all over the card.

The "beautiful" is from K Andrew's Amazing You stamp set.

Don't forget this texture plate can be yours from the 300 follower give away! Check it out! If you like what you see around my blog become a follower!

Challenges:
CASE study- inspiration card
ABC Challenge- J "Just one word"

FINAL PEAK INTO MY REDONE CRAFT ROOM POSTS TOMORROW AT 4 DURING THE SIMPLY SUNDAY CHALLENGE FOR GETTING CRICKY!

Spider card

2011-07-08T06:00:00.010-04:00

Are you looking for my 300 follower give away?
The spider web embossing plate is part of the give away!

I cut the spider from Everyday Paper Dolls and the sentiment is from K Andrew's Amazing You set. I used Core'Dinations paper and sanded it after embossing to reveal the web.

Here is another reveal into my craftroom. Check back on Sunday for the complete picture!

How cute are the flower pots?! They were on clearance at Michael's and they were too cute not to buy!

Challenge:
All Sorts Challenge- Free and Easy
Aud Sentiments- sentiment with at least two words
Lexi's Creations- A bug's life

Birthday Card

2011-07-07T06:00:00.008-04:00

***ARE YOU LOOKING FOR MY SHOW AND TELL- WHERE YOU CAN LINK UP YOUR PROJECT OF CHOICE? CLICK HERE.
***ARE YOU LOOKING FOR MY 300 FOLLOWER GIVE AWAY? CLICK HERE.

This is the swirls Fiskars template.

Again with the photos this week! YIKES! Anyway, the purple background is the party template from Fiskars.

The sprinkles are done with microbeads, this was the first time I have ever used them and the jury is still out on how I feel about them. The cupcake border is cut from Celebrations.

These Fiskars templates are a part of my 300 follower give away. Make sure to check it out and help me reach the goal if you like what you see on my blog.

The sentiment is from K Andrew's Food for Thought stamp set.

More of craft room reveal:

Thanks for stopping by!

Challenges:
Polly Craft Challenge- celebrations
Birthday Sundaes- Anything Goes
Penny's Challenges- Birthday
All Sorts Challenge- Free and Easy

To every cloud...

2011-07-06T06:00:00.002-04:00

***ARE YOU LOOKING FOR MY SHOW AND TELL- WHERE YOU CAN LINK UP YOUR PROJECT OF CHOICE? CLICK HERE.
***ARE YOU LOOKING FOR MY 300 FOLLOWER GIVE AWAY? CLICK HERE.

This sentiment is from K Andrew's Positive Thoughts stamp set. The Fiskars plate here is "raindrops."

This is a quick simple card I made for a friend that has been feeling a little blue and she is 7 months pregnant. I cut the cloud from Graphically Speaking.

Another peak into my craftroom clean up:

Tuesday Teasers!

2011-07-05T06:00:00.004-04:00

***ARE YOU LOOKING FOR MY SHOW AND TELL- WHERE YOU CAN LINK UP YOUR PROJECT OF CHOICE? CLICK HERE.

Usually on Tuesday I show you something and have you guess what I am putting in the prize package for the 300 follower give away. However, this week I am showing you the Fiskars texture plates that are going into the prize package. This card shows 4 of the 12 textures in the package. I tried to photograph them but I am camera challenged today! In addition to the texture plates today I am putting in the flip flop stickers (there are 6 pairs of flip flops in the prize package).

The texture looks MUCH better in person but I have lost patience to get it in the picture :).

The sentiment is from K Andrew's Splashtastic Summer stamp set. Have you tried out her stamps yet?

Here is today's reveal into my craft room clean up:

Thank you so much for visiting!

Challenges:

Scrap Creations- Summer
My partner in crafting crime- summer
Crazy Challenge- On the Beach

Happy 4th of July!

2011-07-04T06:00:00.003-04:00

I have a red and white card to show you but NOT a 4th of July card ;)

I think this card looks MUCH cuter in person and I am really disappointed with how the photograph came out but you get the idea.

This sentiment is from K Andrew's Fashionable Friends. I cut the shoe from Forever Young. The background is from the Fiskar's plate "snowflakes" and then I inked it in silver. I used flocking for the first time ever on this card... and... I. LOVE. IT! Do you want the snowflakes texture plate?

You know what one of the great things about cleaning is? I found that I DO in fact have an Xyron! Who would have known LOL. That was great help to put the flocking on the shoe!

Check out my 300 follower blog candy give away! I am posting projects all week with these plates so be sure to check them out!

Here is glimpse one into my craft room clean up! More reveals are coming this week.

It still looks a bit messy but it is more organized in and I can actually open the drawers ;)

Challenges:

Sentimental Sundays- anything goes

Corrosive Challenges- red and white

Getting Cricky Simply Sunday: Summer Fun

2011-07-03T16:00:00.012-04:00

Happy Sunday!

This week I was at the beach and I noticed how everything sparkles and shimmers on the beach. Even the sand twinkles! Kristal at Getting Cricky challenged us to make summer projects this week, which go wonderfully with her Splashtastic Summer stamps! I wanted to make mine sparkle like the beach. I made the sand "clumpy" because the sand at the beach is inconsistent and varying.

If you are a follower you have seen that I have a goal to reach 300 followers by August 25th! If I meet my goal there is some blog candy.

This week I am adding Fiskars texture plates to the prize package. In this project I used 2 of the 12 patterns you can win! The ocean is made with "waves" and the sand is made with "scales." I cut the ball from Life's A Beach and the stamps are from K Andrew.

This was a busy week. I gave my craft space a transformation- I couldn't even work in there anymore! As the week goes on I will reveal some of the "after" shots! I spent less than $25 and I am so happy with how it ended up after DAYS of cleaning! Here are my before pics:

Challenges:
Creative Inspirations- Summer Vacation
Peachy Keen- sketch
Crafty Catz Weekly- Colors of summer
All Sorts Challenge- Free and Easy
The Secret Crafters Saturday Challenge- summer
Thank you so much for visiting my blog!!! If you like what you see I would love to have you as a follower! :)

4th of July week happenings on my blog- Stay Tuned

2011-07-02T07:47:00.001-04:00

Stay tuned....

Starting tomorrow you will see a post everyday for the 4th of July week. Each post will show you a K Andrew stamp and some embossing. Instead of doing the Tuesday Teaser this week you are seeing a project each day! This week I am adding a package of Fiskars texture plates to the 300 Follower Give Away. Have you used these yet? I picked these plates because they can be used by everyone regardless of if you have an embossing machine or not! I use mine in my Big Kick and you can use them in your Cuttlebug. You can also use them without any "machine!"

This week I pulled everything out of my craft space and gave it a simple "makeover" and major cleaning! Watch this week for pics of that!

The prize package has 6 double sided plates giving you 12 patterns!!!

Thanks for visiting my blog! Which pattern is your favorite in the pic? Leave me a comment and let me know!

Friday Freebie

2011-07-01T06:00:00.003-04:00

Did you see the Tuesday Teaser card this week for my 300 follower give away?

What did you guess was in the prize package from the card?

You are getting the nautical stickers. There is another I don't have on the card as well.

Now, next week is a holiday week. I have some surprises planned so you aren't going to want to miss those additions to my prize package! There will be a DAILY addition to the package next week!!!

Remember, I have to reach 300 followers for this give away so if you like what you see here on my blog send a friend or 2 ;)!

Show and Tell (for YOU) and Owl party favor bags

2011-06-29T07:00:00.004-04:00

***If you are looking for the 300 Follower Give Away click here."

So, yeah I teach Kindergarten and show and tell is something we do in a bit of a different way but we still have time to show off something and tell about it. We are really no different as adults, I mean that is part of why we blog right?!

I thought I would start show and tell here on my blog. I am not sure if I am going to do it weekly or monthly yet we will see how it goes.

You do NOT need to have a blog to play. You can post your show and tell on my Facebook page if you do not have a blog. Then on Mr. Linky below just link us to your image on FB.

I do have a couple of guidelines for show and tell:
* Please link us directly to the post you want to show us NOT your entire blog.
* No back linking, project must be posted after the date/time I post
* If you turn off word verification I would love it ;) It makes commenting so much easier for everyone.
* You need to link your post back to this blog.
I reserve the right to delete any links that don't follow the guidelines. (Well, I won't delete it over word verification that is just a helpful one.)

I will pick one person who has linked up to provide the inspiration for a future show and tell! Make sure to check out my plans for blog candy!

Here is what I created for show and tell this week:

My daughter wanted to have a slumber party while camping so she invited a couple of friends. We kept everything pretty low key but had a lot of fun despite rain and the temps not going above 55 degrees! Lately I have been using my Give a Hoot cartridge more, that is where the owl came from. Isn't he cute?! The sentiment is another fabulous one from K Andrew Designs "Amazing You". I am new to stamping and Kristal has been great with ideas and things. When I first saw this set I wasn't sure about it. It is a bunch of random words I thought. So I shared my opinion with Kristal and she pointed out that I use the set to mix and match. DUH! How the heck did I now know that LOL. Now that I am a TINY bit more educated I LOVE the set! My 8 year old thought it was very cool that was on the bags too!

I am looking forward to seeing your creations!

Challenges:
Forever Friends- birthday
Little Claire Designs- pink and brown
Blogger's Challenge- Things With Wings

Tuesday Teasers! "You Float My Boat"

2011-06-28T08:00:00.000-04:00

Do you ever start a card and you have something in mind and you go in an entirely other direction?! When I started I jumped off from the inspiration photo at Crafty Hos. However, that quickly went out the window when I saw the cut on Give a Hoot and thought that would be super cute with my "You float my boat" sentiment in the Splashtastic Summer Set from K Andrew Designs.

Recipe:
Bazzill cardstock
brown chalk for the boat
Give a Hoot Cricut cartridge
Boat dimensional stickers
K Andrew Splashtastic Summer stamps

As always, take a guess at what you think is being added to the prize package this week. When I hit 300 followers by August 25th there will be a Give Away! I still need 82 more! So if you like what you see on my blog tell your friends about me ;)

Challenges:
Crafty Hos listed above
Pollycraft- water theme
Corrosive Challenge Blog- all about getting wet

Getting Cricky Simply Sunday Challenge: Penned

2011-06-26T16:00:00.004-04:00

So for this Getting Cricky challenge I tried out some brand new pens I got. They are soooooooooooo cool! You put them in your Cricut! You may have seen my sympathy card earlier this week done with the pens. The pens are from Amy Chomas- hop over there and tell her I sent you! They work wonderfully when put alongside the things I am already using- for example, my K Andrew stamps. Visit Kristal and tell her what stamps you love- make sure to tell her I sent you!

Done with Amy Chomas pens

K Andrew "Positive Thoughts" stamps

My BIL just got a job as a Forest Technician. This is something he has wanted for a long time and we are all very happy for him that he is about to do what he has wanted for so long. So the stamp "Live the Life You Want" by K Andrew from Positive Thoughts was PERFECT for this! Don't you love it when you have the perfect sentiment for what you are saying?!

I couldn't resist this paper stack from DCWV, it is "The Green Stack" and made with recycled paper. If you know me in "real life" you know I am far from green. The environment is not on my radar... I realize this is not a good thing and I am working on it but if everything about being green was as fun as this paper it would be so much more fun!

Have you checked out my 300 follower give away I am hoping to do in August?

Challenges:
Dream Valley Challenges- ribbon
ScrapCreations- animal or jungle theme
Tuesday Throwdown- card for a man
Crafty Cardmakers- sentiment is focus

Friday card for fun

2011-06-24T09:43:00.001-04:00

We have a dear friend who just got back from Afghanistan serving our country. For the 4th this year I wanted to send him a thank you card.

Are you following my 300 Follower Give-Away? Do you think that blue blingy star is fun? It is ONE piece of the bling in my prize pack!

The flag is cut from Graphically Speaking, the sentiment is from Amazing You by K Andrews, and the pearls are "Queen & Co."

I am so thankful you stopped by my little blog today. I love to hear comments. The biggest compliment is when someone tells me they are a new follower because you like my work. I am so thankful to all of you!

Challenges:
Totally Paper Crafts- spots and stripes
Alphabet Challenge- H is for half dozen
Craft us Crazy- Red, white and blue
Cricut Cardz Challenge- flag
Paper Play Challenges- Stars and Stripes
Shelly's Images- stars and stripes
My mum's Craft Challenges- one for the boys
Penny's Challenges- Red, white and blue
Tuesday Throwdown- masculine

Friday Freebie

2011-06-24T08:00:00.002-04:00

For more information on the 300 follower give away and Friday Freebies click here.

If you guessed the puffy stickers you were right! I love the colors on the stickers! I picked up a few sets of these. The first three people to comment on this post and then EMAIL me their mailing address will receive a set of these stickers in the mail. (Sorry, USA addresses only for this one.)

***UPDATE: I HAVE MY FREE WINNERS BUT STAY TUNED FOR THE BIG PACK LATER IN THE SUMMER!

Sympathy card

2011-06-23T14:44:00.001-04:00

My post on Tuesday talked a lot about where my heart is this week. I am not shaking that place well. However, it is in a positive sense. I want to just make sure everybody I love knows it. There is a song that reminds me of the day I got the phone call that brought me to my knees and I think it would speak to many hearts. I wanted to share it.

We have had two friends lose a family member this week and here is what I created for sympathy cards. I think those are by far the hardest to make. I used Stretch Your Imagination for the tree and Wild Card (I think) for the sentiment and I drew them with Amy Chomas gel pens.
I didn't realize how horrid the picture quality was until now... and I just mailed the dang things!

Challenges:

2 Sisters Challenge Blog- for a man

Craft Your Days Away- Monochrome

A card for fun ;)

2011-06-23T14:28:00.003-04:00

Well, what is a girl to do when it is vacation and new stamps arrive in the mail? How about when you spend a day sick on the couch watching YouTube tutorials? Here is what you do... you make 2 lists. One list is things to make and the other is things to buy. So, I tried to shop. That didn't go well considering I am still not feeling well and I then worked on a card. I made tons of mistakes but I had fun trying! In fact one of the flowers on this is covering an eyelet nightmare. When creating this card I followed a sketch found at My Creative Time for their Throwback Thursday challenge. They want us to create without Cricut and Gypsy this week. All I wanted was to cut some butterflies... I hate rules :) In reality I love rules I am a strange one but I hated them when doing this.

Here is what I did:

I started with white paper and blended dye inks with my new "Ink Blending Tool" I bought this morning ;).
Then I used VersaMark to stamp the sentiment from K Andrew stamps "Amazing You" set on and sprinkled with silver embossing powder then I heated it up!
The flowers are from Prima flowers which I am beginning to adore.
The punch is EK success and today I finally figured out how to line it up. I am a total crafting misfit... you should see me trying to do stuff!

Thanks for looking! On Tuesday's I reveal a sneak peak at my 300 follower give away. HOWEVER, in celebration of nothing in particular there will be a special installment tomorrow so make sure to come back! I never want followers that follow me for blog candy and give-aways. BUT if you like what you see I would love the compliment of you following me ;)

Other challenges:
Crafty Creations- sparkle (My sentiment is sparkle and I love it!)
Creative Craft Challenges- making your own backing paper
Deep Ocean Challenge- flowers everywhere

Tuesday Teasers!

2011-06-21T22:00:00.001-04:00

Sorry this is coming so late tonight! I thought for sure I would have crafting time earlier tonight but I spent most of the day at funeral services showing support to someone who lost their brother. It makes me think about how our life is not our own. Today could be our last, not to be morbid. We need to be prepared, to be right with who we are and what we believe in. We walk around this world with the "it can't happen to us" mentality but the bottom line is it can happen to us. Many of us have lost someone close to us, some expected some unexpected. How do you process the loss? How do you react? What does it do to your faith? Does it shake you and move you? Does it motivate you to tell others you love them? Does it remind you of the things you have been saying you need to do but you will do it "later." Are you fearful of that day? Are you excited about that day? My biggest question- does your loss define you or do you define your loss? Is your loss your identity or is it your reminder to give yourself identity in what you believe in?

So anyway, :)
For more information on Tuesday Teasers click here.
Last week I was SUPER busy with the blog hop and didn't get back to you with what was free from that sneak peak!
Here is the sneak peak again:

This is the gift we put the tag on:


My son and I made the gift basket of Smart Food and drink mix for his teacher who loves those things.

Many of you guessed right!!! Prima flowers are the giveway from this sneak peak! This will be the first thing in our 300 follower prize pack!

Here is this week's project. It isn't my favorite project but it is "OK" and a bit different. I created this as a thank you to one of my students for a wind chime she gave me at our end of year picnic:

I will try to get a better pic in the morning in natural light!

Recipe:

Gel pens for stiching
Sizzix texture plate for embossing
Amy Chomas gel pens "cutting" from Accent Essentials for the flower
Colorbok puffy stickers

So, I am taking your guesses for what is in the prize pack from this project! Check back on Freebie Friday to see if your guess is right!

Tacky Tuesday Guest Designer!

2011-06-21T00:01:00.003-04:00

Have you ever checked out Tacky Tuesday's? It is all about puns. This challenge is to use the word "sea" on your card and use a cut to go with it from any cartridge. I was so excited when I got home and found my new Splashtastic Summer stamps by K Andrew had come in. They were perfect to go along with this challenge.

I had no sentiment with the word "sea" in it so I created my own using Chomas Creations gel pens in my Cricut. Have you tried that yet?! I just got them recently and love that I can create any sentiment I want because I have cool pens and a pen holder for my Cricut.

The sun is cut from Wild Card, the octopus is from Life is a Beach, and the "Sea" you soon sentiment was written with Lyrical Letters.

Sentiment is from K Andrew's Splashtastic Summer set

Done with Amy Chomas gel pens and pen holder in my Cricut


Faces are Peachy Keen. Embossing is done with my Big Kick.

Challenges:
Fantabulous Cricut- include a sun on your project
Paper Creations and Ink- beach theme
Sentimental Sundays- summer
Sparkles Forum Challenges- At the beach
Stamptacular Sunday- fun in the sun
Card Cupids- summer
Annabelle Stamps- yellow, orange, turquise

WINNER

2011-06-20T21:01:00.000-04:00

Before I announce the winner... be sure to check back tomorrow for my Tuesday Teasers with a sneak peak at a give away from my 300 follower prize pack! You will also see a special guest designer project I created with Getting Cricky stamps!

Without further delay!
The winner, picked by random.org, is LISA R.

Her most recent comment was:

Lisa R. said...: Terrific side step card! TFSLisa email me by Wednesday night what your first and 2nd choices are! If I don't hear from you by then I will pick one for you. You have a week to claim your prize!

Winner Posted Tonight

2011-06-20T06:37:00.000-04:00

Tonight I will post the winner of the K Andrew stamp set!

It isn't too late to win!

At this point you may even have a choice of which set you want (as long as the set isn't sold out)!!! How can you win them?! Check out my posts for the blog hop and comment away. I do NOT require people to be followers to win my blog candy. I only want you to follow me if you like what you see on my blog.

Comment on this post and tell me which of the 6 sets you would want to win ;). Not sure what the sets are? Check them out at K Andrew Designs.

Want an extra chance to win?! Go to Getting Cricky and post a comment under the Simply Sunday challenge post posted yesterday. Your comment has to tell her I sent you!

Getting Cricky Simply Sunday Challenge: Face It

2011-06-19T15:44:00.001-04:00

Are you ready for another challenge at Getting Cricky? This week the challenge is "Face It." However you want to make the faces is your choice but the project needs a face!

For my project I am using another stamp from K Andrew's Positive Thoughts set. I am loving all of the things I can use this set for! The face stamp is from Peachy Keen stamps. The cupcake is from Celebrations and I used all scrap paper on the project!

This is a birthday card for my daughter who is now OFFICIALLY 8! We have been having celebrations since the beginning of May but now her real birthday has arrived!

Thanks for visiting! Remember a 300 follower giveaway is on the plans for August! I know we can do it! Take a look around my blog if you like what you see follow me!

Challenges:
My Pink Stamper- anything birthday

Getting Cricky Blog Hop and Ustream!!!!

2011-06-17T21:00:00.001-04:00

Welcome! Welcome! Welcome!

Welcome to the Getting Cricky Blog hop where we are showcasing the first 6 sets in K Andrew's brand new line of sentiment stamps!

If you came from Julie K's blog then you are in the right place! welcome! Ifyou are just joining me tonight, make sure to start with K Andrew's blog.

Each of Kristal's stamp sets benefit charity. At least $1 per stamp set goes to benefit the charity noted on the stamp set package. Kristal is donating to these charities: Cancer Angels, Storefront Shelter for Homeless Children, Intrepid & Fallen Heroes, Doorways Shelter for Women & Children (Domestic Violence), and Autism Research Institute. Kristal will donate $1 for every stamp set sold, retail or wholesale to the charity noted; and over time beleives this will add up to some wonderful miracles for these special people. So you can feel good that each time you purchase a K Andrew Designs art stamp set, someone around the country is receiving some good help!

K Andrew's stamps are all made and assembled here in the USA, which is very important to Kristal. This ensures all product materials are safe and that jobs are being provided and maintained here in America.
I want to show you the Positive Thoughts stamp set--show the stamp set pic here and tell the charity it helps (charity descriptions are on my blog under products).

See below the pics for info on giveaways!!!

I am having a 300 follower giveaway when I reach 300 followers this summer. Every Tuesday there is a sneak peak at the gifts in the prize package so make sure to follow me :)

This weekend one random person who commented on all 6 of my blog posts this week about this blog hop will receive a K Andrew's stamp set of their own from me!

Now you can hop on over to Brynn's blog ......
Challenges:
Celebrate the Occasion- birthday must include party hat

Get ready!!!

2011-06-17T17:11:00.002-04:00

Tonight is the Getting Cricky with It Blog hop, and to kick this hop off, we are having a USTREAM at Kristal's Channel: Getting Cricky. Just click HERE to join us. Ustream starts at 6pm PST 7pm MST, 8pm CST, and 9pm EST). See you there and then back here for our blog hop!

Blog Hop Preview Day 5

2011-06-17T08:21:00.002-04:00

Are you ready for the blog hope and UStream tonight?!

Today's project is a wedding card. I used the K Andrew's Positive Thoughts stamp set on this one too. Can you believe the variety of projects you can make with just this one set?!

Remember, I am giving away a set of K Andrew stamps this weekend to one lucky follower! Make sure to comment on all the preview posts this week to maximize your chances! For even more chances tell me you are coming to UStream tonight and let me know what you liked best about the UStream after!

Thanks for visiting!

Are you a follower yet? There is a 300 follower give away coming soon!

Challenges:
Sassy Studio Designs- Glam it up
W is for Wedding- ABC challenge
Die Cuttin Divas

Getting Cricky Blog Hop Preview Day 4!

2011-06-16T06:24:00.003-04:00

Are you ready for our UStream and blog hop?! The design team is very excited about what is in store for you!

If you plan on coming to our UStream post a comment to me today to tell me and you will get an extra chance at my FREE STAMPS this weekend!

Remember, to win the free stamps you have to post on all 5 days of my blog hop previews and on my blog hop post this weekend!

Here is today's project:

I am finding this set more and more versatile every time I pull it out! This card is a thank you card for my daycare provider. My kids don't go to daycare in the summer so we like to give her a small gift of appreciation at the end of the school year.

The sentiment is from K Anderew's Positive Thoughts

I used Core'Dinations cardstock and embossed it with my Big Kick. Then I lightly sanded it down.

Don't forget, my 300 follower give away should be coming this Sunday! Follow me today to stay posted on that!

Challenges:

The Paper Variety

Cupcake Inspirations

Whimsical Wednesday
More Than Favors

Getting Cricky Blog Hop Preview Day 3!

2011-06-15T09:00:00.003-04:00

Have you been over to Getting Cricky yet?! I am going to keep sending you all week long!

Here is another card for you from the Positive Thoughts stamp set. When I first got this stamp set I was thinking about ways I could use the stamps and I am pretty excited about everything you can do with them!

Today's stamp is "Challenges are just opportunities disguised." This card is for my daughter's Title 1 teacher. Reading is a struggle for my little one. That is so hard when you teach other kids to read. You wonder why you aren't able to help your kid but you can help others. I watch her struggle and see her frustration and it is heart breaking. HOWEVER, she has the opportunity to work with an INCREDIBLE teacher every day as a result of her reading challenges. We are so thankful that this teacher has come into her life. She finally has tested out of Title 1, in large part because this teacher believed in her and helped her.

This is the gift she gave her teacher to go with the card. It is a name sign for her desk or classroom. My kids want to give EVERYONE name signs right now!

Recipe:
Core'Dinations cardstock for the grass. I sanded it and tore it.
The blue cardstock is Bazzill
The butterfly and flowers are K&Company
The stamp is K Andrew's from Positive Thoughts

Challenges:
Flutter by Wednesdays

Decorate to Celebrate- 4th of July party Decorations- Guest Designer!

2011-06-15T08:00:00.001-04:00

Good Morning,

I am fortunate enough to be a guest designer over at Decorate to Celebrate again this week! I am so excited. Have you checked it out over there?! Hop over there and tell them I sent you!

After finishing this project there were a million things I wanted to change about it but I have decided to leave it as is. It is a simple bucket for sparklers on the 4th. My kids love sparklers!!!

Recipe:
Basic cardstock embossed with Fiskars texture plates
The "four banner" is from Graphically speaking
The sentiments are from Graphically speaking and Designer's Calendar

Getting Cricky Blog Hop Preview 2 and First Tuesday Teasers installment!

2011-06-14T09:00:00.002-04:00

Gooooooooooooooooooooooooooood Morninggggggggggggggggggggggggg!

This is my LAST Tuesday of work before summer vacation. I go until Monday so I am really counting the days now! More time for crafting is coming soon WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOO. My other K Andrew Getting Cricky stamps will be arriving just in time ;) I am anxiously waiting for them!

Friday night is our big night for releasing the stamps. I am so excited for you to see everything Kristal has in store! Are you joining us on the UStream show?!

Anyone who comments on all 5 of my Blog Hop preview posts this week is eligible to receive one of her stamp sets FREE from me on Saturday! Yep, blog candy- sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet. Some of the other DT members are giving away blog candy too so make sure you check them out too!

Here is a tag I made for my son's teacher's gift. She has the BEST attitude. She has made such an impact on my son's life with her attitude. I have the Positive Thoughts stamps. I was showing them to my 10 year old and asking him to pick the one he wanted for her tag. He took some time and was in deep thought. Then he says to me "ewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww. Can't you find something that doesn't tell her how much I like her?!" These stamps obviously show someone you care! ;) So, if you want to show someone you NEED these, just ask my son!

You know what I found out today?! You can emboss with these stamps. That is not something I can usually do with sentiments. I stamped this with my VersaMark pad and then sprinkled embossing powder on it and heated it up. It went great! It worked first try!!! WOOO HOOO.

TUESDAY TEASERS:
As promised, every Tuesday I will be revealing a free blog candy item in my final prize package for when I reach 300 followers by August. I will show a project using the items and you will comment on the project guessing which item on the project is part of the prize package. Then on Fabulous Fan Friday I will tell you which item it was! Make sure to comment on the post with what you think the freebie is because you never know when I may have an extra to ship out ;).

Blog Hop Preview Day 1

2011-06-13T09:00:00.004-04:00

Friday night is our UStream and Blog Hop at Getting Cricky. Are you ready?!

This week I will show you different projects leading up to the hop on Friday night.

Today's card is a graduation card. The cuts come from Everyday Paper Dolls. The sentiment is from Kristal at Getting Cricky on her Positive Thoughts stamp set. This card was made for my cousin, his school color is red.

The graduation party was this weekend. It was a cold rainy day but I love any excuse to see the ocean :) My kids are way off in the distance bundled up in warm clothes!!!

Challenges:

Masculine cards- c4c91 at Crazy 4 Challenges

The Secret Crafters Saturday Challenge- a male card

Alphabet Challenge- card for a male

Fussy and Fancy Challenge- male card (P.S. They are doing a design team call if you are looking for an opportunity.)

Getting Cricky Simply Sunday Challenge: Anything Goes

2011-06-12T16:00:00.001-04:00

This week it is "anything goes" at Getting Cricky. I can't wait to see what you have to create for this challenge!

For my project I made a wedding gift. I saw something like this on YouTube once. This project is an example of why I call myself the "Crafting Misfit." I tried to do it just like she did. YIKES! NOT a good turn out. It was a nightmare. There were tears, a bit of wanting to kick my Cricut, and of course it was all my husband's fault. LOL. The issue was getting the glue to keep the glass on the frame. I tried a glue gun. NOT something that worked. So, I was going to try another glue that a good friend recommended but I ended up running out of time to get back to the store. So my husband gave me something to use- this is why it is all his fault LOL. That glue, or whatever it was, didn't work well because it kept smearing on the glass. So, I spent lots of time with Windex and a razor blade trying to clean the glass. In the end, I was mostly satisfied with the gift although I wish it had been cleaner. Wow, now that was a long story!!!

The black font is Base Camp and the gray is Gypsy Font (I think!) I thought I saved the file, but I didn't :(

Here is one I made for another wedding:

Don't forget about the blog hop and UStream coming up Friday night the 17th! There will be lots of blog candy along the way and some great chances for free stuff!!! Are you planning on joining us?!

Thanks for looking!

Hello Kitty Cartidge up for grabs!

2011-06-09T14:44:00.001-04:00

Over at Decorate to Celbrate you will find a brand new challenge blog run by 2 great and talented ladies. You are sure to find some fun there!

They are giving a way a Hello Kitty Cartridge! There are just a few days left for the current challenge, Father's Day. You can see my submission here- A Father's Day candy bouquet.

Recently I made some wall art for a birthday party using Hello Kitty. I forgot to take pics of it before giving it away but they took some pics for me and sent them over! Take a look and think about what you could do with the cartridge! (The font is NOT Hello Kitty.) I used vinyl for this project. Here is my Hello Kitty project:

I painted canvas pink and put the vinyl on.

Another very quick very simple Hello Kitty project is here.

Thanks for looking! PLEASE check out Decorate to Celebrate and let them know I sent you! It would mean a lot to me!!!

Challenges:

Moving along with the times- Anything but a card
Craft-room Challenge- anything goes