Chocolate Paper Stamps

Mini note pads

2012-01-17T15:16:00.002-05:00

I had made these mini note books for my 2 daughters and one of their friends that we were having for a sleep over. The books are 4x4 in size and have some blank computer printer paper for the inside pages. Both of my girls plus their friend are into the Monster High Dolls and I thought that this cute skull with bow was a good fit to those dolls. The skull cut was from the "Rock Princess" Cricut cartridge, cut at 3 inches. I bound the book with the bind it all and just tied some ribbon and floss around the wires. I punched out a mini tag and using some alphabet rub-ons for the initials. I stamped a "you rock" stamp along the bottom from My Pink Stamper stamps.

Provo Craft banner contest

2011-09-30T13:05:00.000-04:00

"WOW" was all I could say, when they posted my banner on Cricut's FB page as a winning banner. I remember I had to refresh a couple times just to be sure I was seeing the right thing. It wasn't until I actually saw my name that it really sunk in. I remember calling my mom and asking her if she'd seen that Jinger had shown this banner on tv...she was channel surfing and said that she missed it. So we hung up and I went back to stalking Cricut's FB page and that's when I saw my banner posted on the page...wait...what?!?...Oh my gosh!!! Since Monday sfternoon, I've come down off my "E2 win high" and I am now impaitently waiting to get it in the mail. There were so many teriffic banners, from what I could see on Cricut's blog and that were shown on HSN during the airings. Making these banners was fun. Thank you Provo Craft:-)

E2 Giveaway on Mixology Crafts

2011-09-25T23:13:00.000-04:00

LIVE right now at Justin.tv the Mixology Crafts girls have an E2 to giveaway plus GREAT extras. Be sure to check it out.

E2 Giveaway at Everyday Cricut

2011-09-25T21:36:00.000-04:00

You will want to check out what Joy & Melanie have going on tonight. They are giving away a Cricut Expression2 machine in honor of the E2 launch on HSN tonight starting at midnight. Also you can watch out for surprises on Cricut-The Official Page on FB going on now and through out the night.

Mini halloween banner

2011-09-21T17:05:00.000-04:00

Okay, so here is yet another banner. I couldn't resist making this mini "all hallows eve" banner with the left over scraps from the previous banner. For the banner shape I used the "50 States" Cricut cartridge. I found the shape in the flag function and altered it with my Gypsy, using the "hide" feature and hiding all the extra lines on the inside of the flag. Again, I made the paper rosette and the letters are some older chipboard pieces that I had. I stamped a spider web image onto each letter with black StazOn. I hot glued them to the rosettes.

Trick or Treat banner

2011-09-21T16:35:00.000-04:00

I am going banner crazy here...my goodness! I scrap-lifted this banner idea from Jana Eubank on YouTube. I think she used five Cricut cartridges and out of the five I had two, so I had to alter her design to fit my cartridge library. I used "Storybook" cartridge for the font. I made the paper rosettes myself, layering three together. The triangles are the same as from my Cricut banner. The lollipops are from the "Mini Monsters" cartridge. I used tulle to string it all together.

Second entry for the Cricut banner contest

2011-09-21T16:10:00.000-04:00

For this banner, I used my Gypsy to make these long thin triangles. The scallop triangle came from the "Calligraphy Collection" Cricut cartridge...altered with my Gypsy. The regular triangle shape was from "George"...altered with my Gypsy to match the scallop triangle. There is a circle doily cut that was made from the "Easter 2010" Cricut cartridge. I made the paper rosettes and layered two together. The star was also cut from "George" using the shadow feature. Lastly, the font is "Printing Press" using the tall function. I inked everything with "vintage photo" distress ink and did some heat embossing on the star.

Cricut banner contest

2011-09-21T15:48:00.000-04:00

So Cricut is having a banner contest this month. Rules are simple; has to be a "pennant style" and must spell out "Cricut". Any size or shape we'd like and we can enter two different banners. Here is one of my entries. For this green banner I used the "Hannah Montana" and "Potpourri Basket" Cricut cartridges. Lots of layers and foam adhesive. I strung it together with seam binding.

Mixology Crafts giving away a Cricut Expression2

2011-04-25T17:27:00.000-04:00

The fabulous ladies at Mixology Crafts have a brand new Cricut Expression 2 machine to giveaway. Be sure to head over and check out how you can enter for a chance to win!!

Cricut Expression2 Giveaway w/Everyday Cricut

2011-04-23T19:46:00.000-04:00

Have you heard the GREAT NEWS???....Joy and Melanie over at Everyday Cricut will be giving away a brand new Cricut Expression2 machine!!! How cool is that?!?!

Just head on over to Everyday Cricut to enter yourself for a chance to win this awesome new Cricut machine. Also Joy and Melanie will have other great prizes to win during their LIVE USTREAM SHOW on Monday, April 25 at 8:05pm CST...which is 9:05pm for the East coast.

If you are not familiar with the new Cricut Expression2 machine check out this video of Joy and Melanie opening their machine right out of the box HERE.

New Exression2 Giveaway w/ My Pink Stamper

2011-04-22T07:16:00.001-04:00

How exciting is this??? Only four more days until the Cricut Expression2 launches on HSN. If you haven't seen or heard of this new machine yet, you can see a video that Robyn/My Pink Stamper did HERE.

Also Robyn/My Pink Stamper is doing a My Pink Stamper Live Show Monday, April 25 at 10pm CST. For me on the East coast 11pm EST.

If you would like to see the rules for the Cricut Expression2 Giveaway and enter for your chance to win a BRAND NEW E2 seeHERE. A winner will be announced at the end of Robyn's Live show. GOOD LUCK!!!

Altered composition book

2011-03-22T12:47:00.000-04:00

After hearing from my mom that she had cancer...again...and that this time she'd have to endure chemo to treat it. I thought I would make her a journal so she could write down her thoughts and feelings. This is what I came up with. Lots of different papers used as well as embellishments. I cut the frame from the "storybook" Cricut cartridge.

Reindeer Ornament

2010-12-07T15:54:00.001-05:00

I was in the mood to create a Christmas ornament and this is what I came up with.

The tag shape was cut from the "winter frolic" Cricut cartridge at 5 inches. I cut it 3 times in my Expression; once from patterned paper; once from SU Kraft card stock (for the back side); and finally once from thin chipboard (I used a Pop Tart box). I used distress ink (vintage photo) around all the edges and adhered the three pieces together using Mod Podge. I mixed a little PearlEx "sparkle gold" powder with some Mod Podge and brushed it over the front and back of the tag. Makes it sparkle!!

The poinsettia was cut from the "winter woodland" Cricut cartridge in three different sizes; two at 3";

one at 2-1/2"; and one at 2". I crumpled them up and inked the edges with "fired brick" distress ink. I also cut the coordinating leaves from the poinsettia cut at 3" in green card stock and distressed it as well.

The reindeer was cut from the "winter woodland" Cricut cartridge at 2-1/2" in the blackout feature. I added some flat back adhesive pearls around his neck, a black gem for his eye, and some bling for his nose ( I didn't have any red bling or I would of used that)
Thanks for taking a look.

Altered Tablet

2010-08-04T10:00:00.001-04:00

I purchased this tablet from my local Dollar General. It measures 5-3/4" x 9".

I covered it using K&Co "Peabody" collection and also "life's journey" collection. Using a foam brush, I lightly brushed on a bit of "sheer gold glaze" over my patterned paper, dried it a little with my heat gun. I distressed the edges with "vintage photo" ink. I did this same technique to all the papers I will be adding.

This next strip of paper, I ran it through my Cuttlebug using the "Victoria" embossing folder. I brushed the sheer gold glaze onto the raised parts and distressed with vintage photo ink and added glossy accents.

I cut this marquee shape from the "Storybook" Cricut cartridge at 7". Again, I brushed it with the sheer gold glaze and distressed with vintage photo ink.

I cut this birdcage from "Straight from the Nest" Cricut cartridge at 5". I cut it first in a light weight chipboard and then again in my patterned paper. I glued it together with Zig 2-way glue. I brushed it with the sheer gold glaze and distressed with the vintage photo ink. For added interest I applied small gold half beads to the cage, dangle beads for the bottom and a gem for the birds wing.

I created these flowers myself just by layering some Prima "got flowers", crumpled them up, distressed each layer with vintage photo ink, sheer gold glaze and glossy accents along the edges. I hot glued all the layers together. The leaves were also distressed the same way. I was going to use that piece of lace but decided not to when putting everything together.

I tied this Stampin" Up satin ribbon into a bow, added a small pin and tag. The metal frame I distressed and added an alphabet sticker to it.

Now, when I put it all together here is what I got.

My Pink Stamper Color Challenge

2010-06-30T10:30:00.002-04:00

What a FAST and FUN 3 month term it's been being a member of the My Pink Design Team. Here is my project for the last challenge, which Robyn chose to do a color challenge using BROWN, GREEN, ORANGE, and PINK.

I used "straight from the nest" Cricut cartridge for the birds, which was the "border feature" and cut them at 3-1/2". The sentiment is from the "tweety-hoo" stamp set by My Pink Stamper. Paper is My Minds Eye and the cardstock is DCWV. I also used some wiggle eyes, a white pen, and a scallop border punch.

I would like to thank Robyn for a being a WONDERFUL design team leader and also for giving me this awesome opportunity and the ladies that I served with were FANTASTIC. Last but not least, I'd like to thank YOU, my viewers, for following me, supporting me, and leaving comments THANKS EVERYONE!

GOOD LUCK TO THE FUTURE DESIGN TEAM!!!

June "summer fun" project

2010-06-28T12:06:00.000-04:00

For My Pink Design Team June project, the theme was "summer fun"!

I used "everyday paper dolls" Cricut cartridge for the grass, sun, and cloud......"create a critter" for the bird......"just because cards" for the tree.

The "fun memories" are from My Pink Stamper stamps "friends & family" set. For the sun's face I used Peachy Keen's "everyday character face assortment".

Cardstock and pattern paper is DCWV "flower shower stack". I did a lot of white stitch lines for a more "playful" feel!

HELLO THURSDAY

2010-06-17T12:42:00.001-04:00

After all the excitement of the new 24 Lite cartridges and the variety of those, I couldn't even begin to think of what type of cartridges would be released today on HELLO THURSDAY. Well, much to my surprise it was three Seasonals...H2O...Pumpkin Carving...and...October 31st. Plus a full content cartridge 3 Birds on Parade, which I understand Birds on Parade will be available through HSN in July. I really like ALL of these and hope to get my hands on them. The Seasonals will also be available in July, according to the Cricut Newsletter.

Just a friendly reminder that Megan at Above Rubies Studio is doing a LIVE show at 10pm EST. If you've commented on Above Rubies Studio during the celebration week you will want to watch as she'll be announcing winners! GOOD LUCK to everyone!!

Celebration Giveaway all week

2010-06-11T10:44:00.000-04:00

Happy 1 year celebration for Above Rubies Studio!! Megan is having terrific giveaways this week starting June 10th -17th and end with a LIVE show on the 17th at 10pm EST to announce the winners. You won't want to miss it! CONGRATULATIONS Megan & Above Rubies Studio.

Cricut Lite Cartridges

2010-06-10T14:03:00.000-04:00

You can see all of these new cartridges at Cricut.

I was able to pick up Wildlife the other day...so that's 1 down...LOL
Here is a list of the ones that I like (in no particular order)...
*Celebrate with a Flourish
*Splish Splash
*Handy Man
*Savory
*Block Party
*Lovely Floral
*Hoot 'n' Holler
*Carousel
*Bloom
*Live Simply
*Lacy Labels
*Billionaire
*Feeling Groovy
*Cherry Limade
*Varsity Letter

"Truck" card

2010-06-09T13:49:00.001-04:00

This card was my May "family" themed project for My Pink Design Team. I know, I'm posting it pretty late here, better late than never right!! All of the papers are Stampin' Up. The truck was cut from the "heritage" Cricut cartridge. The sentiment was stamped using My Pink Stamper stamps "friends & family". This card could be used for a birthday or even for Father's day.

My Pink Stamper "LIVE"

2010-06-09T13:39:00.001-04:00

Just a friendly reminder that Robyn is doing a "LIVE" show Friday evening at 8pm CST.

"Elk" card

2010-06-08T15:22:00.001-04:00

Here is a card I made using one of the new "Criut Lite" cartridges called "Wildlife". It was the only new cartridge that my Wal-Mart had at the time, but I am hoping that after this Thursday and the official release, that my store will get the others in as well...I'm keeping my fingers crossed! This cartridge is great if you have an outdoors man or hunter in the family. Not only does it have the animal images but also wordage, very cool! Now on to the card, I cut the elk at 4 inches as well as the layers. All of the cardstock and pattern paper is Stampin' Up. The sentiment is from the My Pink Stamper stamps "family & friends". I ran the blue cardstock through my Cuttlebug using the "Moroccan" embossing folder.

Cricut Lite cartridges.

2010-06-08T15:00:00.000-04:00

Exciting things are happening this week, as Provo Craft is officially releasing 24 of these new "Cricut lite" cartridges, which, from my understanding, you can purchase at your local Wal-Mart. Be sure to check this Thursday, June 10 for a special addition of HELLO THURSDAY!!! How exciting. Also on Thursday you may want to check out a few blogs Robyn, Joy, Melanie, and Tammy as these ladies will be sharing projects they've made using these new releases.

Busy, busy, busy...

2010-05-12T11:49:00.000-04:00

Hi everyone. I've been busy, but not becasue I was crafting. Although I was able to make some cards in between going to softball games and tournaments.

The tweety bird card was cut using the "create a critter" Cricut cartridge and the branch was cut from the "straight from the nest" Cricut cartridge. I used my Cuttlebug to emboss the branch and leaves. The sentiment "super tweet" is from My Pink Stamper stamps punny-licious set. The pattern paper is K&Co "que sera, sera".

For this owl card I used the "create a critter" Cricut cartridge. The sentiment says "whooooooo loves you" and is from the My Pink Stamper stamps punny-licious set. The paper and cardstock is DCWV.

Thanks for taking a look. Have a great day!

My NSD "colors of the rainbow" Challenge

2010-05-01T21:17:00.000-04:00

Looks like I'm up! Here is my challenge for My Pink Stamper. It's a color challenge using the colors of the rainbow. This layout is easy to put together and a great way to use up all those scraps of paper and cardstock. The squares are cut at 2x2 and the large photo was cut to 4x4. I used the "lyrical letters" Cricut cartridge as well as "base camp" for the title.

National Scrapbook Day!

2010-05-01T21:05:00.000-04:00

Pressed for time??? Let the pattern paper do the work for you. This DCWV "all dressed up" paper already had the bling and great patterns going for it. All I did was fold this 8x8 sheet in half and use a scallop punch along the side edges and there is your card base. I used the "Indie Art" Cricut cartridge for the large butterfly, while the smaller ones are from a SU! embosslit. The "you rock!" sentiment is from My Pink Stamper stamps called "family & friends".

This card is also easy to put together in a short amount of time. I used just two cardstock colors and the matching pattered paper. The flourish was cut using the "potpourri basket" Cricut cartridge. The "family" sentiment is from My Pink Stamper stamps called "family & friends".

Again, this card is pretty simple, just a few more layers and some embossing. I used the "Plantin School Book" Cricut cartridge to cut my letters and then placed them into the "diamond plate" embossing folder and run it through my Cuttlebug. I used my SU! "curly label" punch, folded it in half and stamped my sentiment "on your special day" from My Pink Stamper stamps called "family & friends".

Happy National Scrapbooking Day!

2010-04-30T22:40:00.000-04:00

What a fun day it will be. My Pink Stamper will be doing challenges starting at 10am CST all the way through 10pm CST! You will want to participate in the challenges so you can be entered to win one of the great prizes for that particular challenge. For more info you can click on the link above. Hope you have a great NSD. I'll be posting some projects throughout the day as well.

My Pink Designer's Tuesday

2010-04-27T08:15:00.000-04:00

It's Tuesday again and it is Pam and I's turn to share a project for the My Pink Stamper Design Team. Spring treats was the theme and this is what I came up with. I used the "sweet treats" Cricut cartridge for the holder, which was a cupcake holder. I used the "fit to page" feature...in turn it cut at 11 inches. The butterflies are Stampin' Up and the paper is DCWV. I also used My Pink stamper Stamps "celebrate today" simply sweet occasions, for the little hanging mini tag.

Have a wonderful day!

Happy 101- Blog Award

2010-04-26T13:25:00.000-04:00

I received this blog award from Lauren...THANKS SO MUCH!!! Her blog is so stinkin cute, you need to check her out!

I would like to pass this blog award to the following:

Agnes aka flowerdisco

Emma at My Creative Time

Julie at Ready Set Stamp

Karla at Crafty Raccoon Eyes

Jo at I'd Rather be Making Cards

Pam at Simply Pam

Rowena at Crop Divas Destination

Now for 10 things that make me HAPPY

1. my family

2. my friends

3. planting flowers

4. papercrafting

5. going for car rides...to no where in particular.

6. chocolate

7. going scrap shopping

8. watching Disney movies with my girls.

9. making home made ice cream.

10. sleeping in.

"Softball" layout

2010-04-23T09:44:00.000-04:00

My oldest daughter is playing softball this year. It's her first time playing. She had her first game on the 19th and these are some pictures I had taken. I used the "sports mania" Cricut cartridge for the word softball and for the ball. The star border is a Martha Stewart punch. Pattern paper and cardstock is from the 2008 "summer stack" by DCWV and the kraft cardstock is Stampin' Up. I am sure I will do a few more softball layouts:-) Have a great day!

WOW...100 followers!!!

2010-04-20T11:26:00.000-04:00

Oh my goodness!! Thank you everyone who has become a follower. I am just overwhelemed at the responses and comments. I was excited to have 5 followers; so you can imagine how thrilled I am to have 100. Again, THANK YOU TO EVERYONE.

My Pink Designer's Tuesday

2010-04-20T11:16:00.000-04:00

Here we are at another Tuesday, which means My Pink Designer's have some "spring treats" to share. This week we have Agnes and her beautiful treat bags; as well as Jo with her yummy DQ gift card holder. Next Tuesday will be my turn along with Pam. I can't wait!

My Pink Designer's

2010-04-13T17:14:00.000-04:00

It's Tuesday, you know what that means? More projects from My Pink Designer's. This week we will see Karla and Rowena. Again, the theme for this month is "spring treats".

"Ice cream sundae" card

2010-04-13T16:19:00.001-04:00

It must have been that I was hungry for ice cream that I made this ice cream sundae card. I used the "sweet treats" cricut cartridge (page 30) and cut all parts at 7.5 inches. It was pretty simple to layer up. I used my Cuttlebug as well, swiss dots, harlequin, floral fantasy, and d'vine swirl. I wanted to make the sundae cup look like a real cup, so I cut a page protector apart and placed it onto my Cricut cutting mat and cut out the "blackout" layer of the image. Next, I just cut off the ice cream portion and that left me with the "cup" portion. I adhered it to another "blackout" layer that I cut from cardstock and ran both pieces through my Cuttlebug giving me a "glass" look. The "sweet" stamp is from "simply sweet occasions" by My Pink Stamper. Thanks for visiting have a great day.

First challenge for My Pink Stamper

2010-04-10T22:03:00.000-04:00

Today Robyn aka My Pink Stamper posted a color challenge using your Cricut and the colors pink, green, and black. Also posted were the projects made by the Pink Design Team. Here was my project.

The card base is a standard size. The papers and cardstock are all DCWV. The skunk was cut from the "create a critter" cartridge at 3.5 inches. I used my Cuttlebug (swiss dots) for the light pink layer of the skunk. I thought this first challenge was fun and I love the colors that Robyn chose for it.

Just checking in...

2010-04-09T23:27:00.000-04:00

Hi everyone, hope you are all doing well. I just wanted to pop in to say that I am attending a 2 day crop Friday and Saturday, so I will not be around until Sunday.

Be sure to head on over to My Pink Stamper on Saturday April 10th as Robyn and the My Pink Design Team has a challenge in store. Hope you enjoy that and can participate.

Also, and certainly not least, Megan from Above Rubies Studio will be having a live Ustream on Monday April 12th at 9pm EST. Lots of exciting news about Club Ruby, Gypsy A to Z dvd, Cricut Cake machine, and MORE. You won't want to miss it!

Have a great weekend.

My Pink Designer's

2010-04-06T11:45:00.000-04:00

My Pink Designer's are now showing their creations. This month's theme is "spring treats". First up are Emma and Julie. Be sure to check in on Tuesdays as the other Design Team members post their projects.

Easter Sunday

2010-04-04T10:48:00.000-04:00

Happy Easter to you! We had a great weekend and beautiful weather that couldn't be beat. Not much planned for today, except for relaxing. My husband and I have been building a deck out our back door, it's coming along.

So, the "top secret info" from Above Rubies Studio was just a little April Fool's Day prank! Though ALL of the information stated is ALL TRUE. So, be sure to check over there. Tons of great giveaways and upcoming news on "Club Ruby" very exciting stuff!!

TOP SECRET INFORMATION....

2010-04-01T10:29:00.000-04:00

Apparently there has been a security breach over at Above Rubies Studio. Confidential information that was meant for the Club Ruby Design Team has SOME HOW leaked out. I hope that Megan is not forced to END the TOP SECRET MISSION due to the lack of security..................

A nice surprise...

2010-03-31T19:36:00.000-04:00

I received this award from kaleidoscopecreations...THANKS TAM!

7 things about me...

I am a Capricorn.

I like to crack my knuckles.

I tend to do only one task at a time until it's finished before starting anything new.

I am a gum chewer...Trident is my fave.

I played 4 years of high school softball and 4 years of summer league.

I am a big Penn State Fan!!

I love watching baseball...Atlanta Braves are my fave.

Thank You Everyone...

2010-03-31T19:19:00.000-04:00

I have to say that I am completely overwhelmed at the responses I am receiving. THANK YOU SO MUCH! You ladies are so kind and supportive. I really do appreciate you visiting, leaving comments, and becoming followers. You guys ROCK!!!!

"Happy Mother's Day" two page layout.

2010-03-31T15:27:00.000-04:00

I just finished up this Mother's Day layout. The photo sizes are 4x6 and 3.25x6. I just placed the "blank photos" on for now and when I get photos I can remove the blanks and add real photos.

The papers and card stock are DCWV "Nana's nursery-baby boy" stack. Now I do not have boys, but I liked the colors in this stack and thought they would be great for this layout.

All of the flowers I put together, using the "sweet treats" cartridge. After cutting them out, I stiffened each of the flowers with mod podge which I mixed with PeralEx "macropearl"...they are shimmery in person. I folded the tips of the flowers for added dimension and held them together with a Stampin' Up brad.

The title was cut using the "Mother's Day" mini cartridge. I added some mini pearls for fun.

That's pretty much it. Thank you for looking!

My entry for "My Pink Designers"

2010-03-31T11:00:00.000-04:00

This was my entry for My Pink Designer. The basket was cut from the "Easter" cartridge and the shamrock from "designer's calendar" cartridge. The face stamp is Peachy Keen Stamps "everyday character face assortment". The paper and cardstock is DCWV and from an older spring stack that I had. To make the grass inside the basket I cut thin strips from the left over paper and ran it through my Fiskars "wavy" crimper.

GREAT NEWS...

2010-03-26T22:38:00.000-04:00

I was choosen to be a "Pink Designer" on My Pink Stamper. It was a total surprise as Robyn, Karlee, and Tammy announced the names during the live Ustream this evening. Congrats to all who was picked. This will be FUN!!!

"May" calendar page.

2010-03-23T21:30:00.001-04:00

Here is my May calendar page. I know, it doesn't officially say "May" on it...but this is my daughter's birthday month so I thought I'd make a special page for her. With that being said here are the details. The photo sizes are 5x3 and 3x3. The pattern papers are BasicGrey "cupcake". The cardstock is a variety of Bazzill, DCWV, and Stampin' Up. The only thing I cut with my Cricut were the triangles for the banner. I used the "sweet treats" cartridge on page 44 of the handbook, it is the party hat cut! I just cut enough of those to spell out happy birthday and for some added interest I made stitched lines with my white pen. The alpha stamp is "doodle alphabet" by Close To My Heart. The "pleated paper" technique I got from Megan...thanks Megan!! The distressed flower I made, THANKS to Christina for the GREAT tutorial, using my SU scallop circle punch. I punched five scallops from a piece of pattern paper, crumpled them up, poked a hole in the middle, and put them onto a medium sized brad. I fussed with the scallops a little bit and adhered it to the page. I like how this one turned out. Thank you for visiting.

Happy Sunday...

2010-03-21T12:09:00.001-04:00

Thought I would share some digital layouts I had made using PSE6.

First day of spring...

2010-03-20T11:42:00.000-04:00

Finally it's here! I didn't think I'd make it, especially after the Febuary we had with all the snow. It has been very spring like here mid 60's and sunny...LOVE THAT!

We're getting our vegetable garden ready this weekend plus getting things prepared for our new deck. I hope to have that done by the end of May, but we'll see what happens.

On a scrapping note, I've been working on my May calendar page, just fussing over some paper flowers I had cut from my Cricut. Since it had been nice out, my projects have slowed down.

Nine new Cricut cartridges...

2010-03-19T11:14:00.000-04:00

Oh my! My Pink Stamper and Joy and Melanie all made some really awesome layouts and cards using these new nine cartridges...be sure to check each link, as these ladies have super giveaways too. Here is the list of the newly released cartridges...all due to be available mid April. If you would like to view the images of these please visit Cricut.
1. Create A Critter
2. Robotz
3. Nursery Rhymes
4. Summer In Paris--a seasonal mini
5. Summer Vacation--a seasonal mini
6. Independence Day--a seasonal mini
7. Holiday cakes
8. Elegant cakes
9. Birthday cakes

Just one more day...

2010-03-17T12:07:00.000-04:00

Tomorrow is "Hello Thursday" at Cricut.com. Be sure to check there, as they will be announcing some new Cricut cartridges. I am not sure exactly when they make these announcements, just check a few times. The last time Provo Craft announced new cartridges, the messageboard was so jammed that I could not get in. If this happens to you, there are a couple of other places that I heard of that are sharing the exciting news as well...be sure to check My Pink Stamper or Everyday Cricut or Obsessed with Scrapbooking or Courtney Lane Designs.

How thoughtful...

2010-03-17T08:36:00.002-04:00

What a nice surprise from Cyndi's Craft Corner. I was excited to see that I had received this "Beautiful Blog" award. Thank you so much Cyndi. So the rules are, tell 7 things that someone would not know about me.
1. my favorite color is green.
2. I had braces in high school.
3. I live in the country, but we don't farm.
4. we have 2 dogs.
5. I'm shy.
6. I love scary movies.
7. I am a stay at home mom.

It's a new work week...

2010-03-15T08:58:00.000-04:00

Here we are Monday again. It is still wet and soggy here. The front yard is pretty much like a marsh and keeping the dogs out of it is impossible. So, we've gone though three old bath towels this weekend for drying off the dogs as they come inside...ahhh spring! Hopefully this will all dry up very soon.

On a scrapping note, I've been cleaning/purging and re-organizing my scrap closet. I've found a new spot for my Cricut cartridges, so no more searching through my rolling tote to get the one I need. I am still going through some bits and scraps of paper/card stock that have just been accumulating and throwing a lot away...I didn't realize that it had piled up so badly. It feels refreshing that I no longer have to scrap out of my tote bags...maybe I can use things now that I had forgot I had, because it was lost in the bottom of my bag somewhere. There will be some major excitement this Thursday on the Cricut message boards, as Provo Craft announces a bunch of new cartridges...I can't wait!!!

"April" calendar page.

2010-03-13T17:58:00.000-05:00

Here is my April calendar page. I used the same layout template as the March calendar page, though I did move a couple pieces around. I used "designer's calendar" cricut cartridge for both April and Easter and I used pop dots to raise them off the page.. I made the flowers myself and spritzed them with my homemade glimmer spray. The bunny is a punch out and was already embossed. Most of the papers are from last years "spring stack" by DCWV.

Spring is in the air...

2010-03-12T13:02:00.000-05:00

These last few days here have been nice, upper 50's. I've noticed that our trees have buds on them and all that snow is pretty much gone from our yard. I raked up sticks and twigs from the front yard and some more from the back...it looks a lot nicer. Chris and I have been discussing our plans for the new deck project and hope to get that going very soon. I've caught the "spring cleaning bug" and have been doing things around the house.

On a scrapping note, I've been working on another calendar page, organizing my stuff, and coming up with future projects to keep me busy.

"March" calendar page

2010-03-06T21:29:00.000-05:00

This is a calendar page I made using "designer's calendar" and "printing 101" cricut cartridges. I am really pleased on how it turned out...so much so that I've considered making a calendar page for each of the remaining 11 months. The white blank space is a place for a 4x6 photo to be put on later. I only put a small amount of adhesive on the back so I could replace it for an actual photo. The patterned paper is some older K&Co. that I've had for a while and cardstock is DCWV...I have so much paper...but that's a whole other story!!!

Goodness sakes...

2010-03-03T23:05:00.000-05:00

Here it is Wednesday evening and I have not posted since Monday. I'm working on a couple things to share with Megan at Above Rubies Studio and keeping busy with the girls and school. It is Dr. Suess week at school so the girls have been dressing up each day, what fun. I don't remember doing that when I was in elementary school.

On another note, I have been looking into purchasing a "flip video". I would like to use it for demonstrating projects. So we'll see how that goes, as this step is all new to me. According to the reviews I've read, it seems pretty simple...saying is easier than doing, right?!

OMGosh...I was chosen...

2010-03-01T10:31:00.000-05:00

Finally...after appling for a position to be a "Club Ruby" designer at Above Rubies Studio back in the beginning of Febuary, the winners were chosen today and I was one of many winners! I am just very honored and excited to be a part of this. I can't wait to get started. Thanks Megan for giving me this opportunity.

Sunday, Sunday...

2010-02-28T15:06:00.000-05:00

Just a day of staying inside and prepare for the upcoming school week. We have signed up Elizabeth for softball, not sure when that will get underway. She's excited to play and that's all that matters.

On another note, I have just received some exciting news, BUT I will mention that tomorrow....

My Pink Stamper Live

2010-02-27T22:08:00.001-05:00

Head on over to My Pink Stamper to watch her Ustream video and for your chance to win some great prizes. Robyn had some exciting news about "pink designers" and a couple of secrets about upcoming cricut cartridges and her new stamps. Can't wait.

"Puppy" card

2010-02-27T13:26:00.000-05:00

I think this puppy turned out so cute. I have to thank Nikki http://scrappinnavywife.blogspot.com/ for the inspiration of this card. She made her puppy a girl...seeing how we have boy dogs, I did without the pink bow. The puppy image is from "everyday paper dolls" cartridge. I cut it once in the "shadow" feature, so I could stamp that sweet face. I cut the "regular" cut, so I could cut off the ears and two front legs...I popped those up on the "shadow" cut. I used "creamy caramel" ink to shadow the ears, legs and for overall color. Just some thin ribbon for the collar and a jump ring.

"Happy Easter" card

2010-02-26T17:19:00.000-05:00

Here is a chocolate bunny card. I used my Gypsy and "Gyspy Wanderings" to weld two bunnies (shadow function) to form the card base with brown Bazzill cardstock. I then cut one shadow bunny, in the same color cardstock as the base, to make a layer, so the ears would look normal, as opposed to having them folded. I ran that through my Cuttlebug using the "swiss dots" folder, I also inked the edges with "close to cocoa" ink. I used cream colored cardstock to make the "regular" bunny cut, inked the edges with "creamy caramel" ink. I used dimensionals on the back side and placed onto the embossed bunny piece. Tied a bow in chocolate satin ribbon and added another thin ribbon on top. I stamped "Happy Easter" with "chocolate chip" ink.

"A note of appreciation" card

2010-02-23T11:33:00.000-05:00

This card is for our neighbor across the road, who came over after the heavy snow and blew out our driveway. I used the same papers as my "thanks so much" card.

Sharing my make-n-takes.

2010-02-23T09:50:00.000-05:00

I had mentioned a couple days ago that I was invited to a Stampin' Up open house, which was this past weekend. I had a great time and was able to make all four of the projects.

These sweet treat cups are just soo cute. We made a trap door on the inside so the candies could be removed. The arrow sentiment says..."wishing you the sweetest day ever".

I love making these tri-shutter cards.

A couple things...

2010-02-22T19:21:00.001-05:00

Woops! I've missed a few days posting. I've had a couple of sick little girls and husband. Now they were not down and out miserable, but just enough to slow them down. Everyone is feeling better and I am trying to disinfect the house now...

I have been able to make a couple of homemade "Prima type" flowers. Thanks to Christina and her super tutorials and creative ways, that I have learned to make these. I'll add some photos tomorrow.

Here are 3 paper flowers I made from some scraps laying around. The pink flower is made of DCWV cardstock. I punched four circles, crumpled them up, stacked them up, poked a hole in the middle and fastened with a brad and I added stickles to the edges.

The yellow flower is made with five 2"scallop circles that I punched from patternd paper, but if you had a cricut cartridge with scallops you could cut from that. I got each scallop wet and crumpled them up. Be very careful not to rip them as you unfold them. I stacked them, poked a hole in the middle and fastened with a brad. I set the flower using my heat gun, just to get a shape. You can add stickles, glimmer mist, inks, etc. I did not as I was just practicing.

The black flower is also four circles of patterned paper. I used my bone folder to break the fibers of the paper. By doing this the edges of the paper will separate. I stacked them, poked a hole in the middle and fastened with a brad. I then used my homemade shimmer mist...in this case I used "pearl" and sprayed it after I had the flower together.

"Thanks so much" card

2010-02-17T18:59:00.000-05:00

Here is a "thank you" card. The card base is 3-1/2" square. Paper is from Stampin' Up "good neighbor" collection.

Let's get caught up

2010-02-16T13:15:00.001-05:00

Well the extra snow came, just a little. I just keep telling myself ..."spring is only around the corner"...
Valentine's Day was good. We made the girls heart shaped pancakes...which they thought were just great. Later in the evening we had all gone out to eat and afterwards walked around Lowe's...my husbands favorite store. Speaking of husbands...today is Chris's birthday.

I hope to have some new projects posted as I am working on a couple. I was invited to attend a Stampin' Up open house this weekend and a crop the following weekend. Hope to get something done.

"Be mine" Vday card

2010-02-11T20:03:00.006-05:00

Here is a Valentine card using the elephant from the Paisley cartridge. Paper and cardstock are Stampin' Up. This card was inspired from seeing Enfys quick card Monday take over at http://www.cricutholiday.com/ I made the inside of the card simple with just a small embellishment. Thanks for taking a look.

Snowed in...again!

2010-02-10T21:40:00.002-05:00

Okay, now really...I've had enough of this snow. Granted I'm not nor do I have to travel in it, but come on...I'm not sure how much we got this second time around because of the wind blowing it all over the place. I am anxious to see tomorrow morning what the drifts will look like. Hopefully I can get some pictures before the dogs run all through them.

I was able to start making a couple Valentine's cards for the girls' teachers. I should be able to finish them tomorrow.

A quick Valentine card.

2010-02-09T08:43:00.003-05:00

Here is a small 3x4 Valentine card I made. I used the "swiss dots" CB folder on the white cardstock. The pink scallop is the "scallop trim" border punch from SU, and the hearts were punched from glittered cardstock using the "heart to heart" punch from SU. I stamped along the bottom using "teeny tiny wishes" stamp set from SU. The hearts are all on pop dots for added interest.

Back to the old grind...

2010-02-08T07:59:00.002-05:00

Well, we managed the snow storm and we can see our driveway again! Unfortunately we are expecting another storm Tuesday and/or Wednesday. Hurry up SPRING!!!

On another note I have been cleaning, reorganizing, and purging my scrap stash. I am just about finished moving my things into a new area as well. You seem to forget somethings that you have once you have accumulated a lot of products.

"Snow angel" layout

2010-02-06T13:20:00.002-05:00

This is a layout that I did last winter, but seeing how we had a lot of snow today I thought I'd share this.

Snowed in....

2010-02-06T11:34:00.002-05:00

Wow, we sure do get large drifts here. Hard to say how much snow we had because it has blown all over the place leaving bare spots and large snow mounds throughout the yard. The girls and dogs are loving it, while Chris is trying to get the snow blower working....

More snow on the way

2010-02-05T13:26:00.002-05:00

Well old man winter is back again. The forecast is more snow...I was really liking the idea of seeing the grass, granted it's dormant grass, but still!

Christina is getting better. I kept her from school again today and in doing so, she missed out on being in her class photo.

Aaahhh...germs in the house...

2010-02-04T15:37:00.002-05:00

Well the youngest has been tested for strep and it came back positive. Though she is not down and out, she's still playing and eating, so that's good. Luckily I took her to the doctor today as we're getting a snow storm tomorrow.

I hope to be posting some projects this weekend and working on some new things as well.

Exciting news!

2010-02-02T17:50:00.002-05:00

I was over on http://www.aboverubiesstudio.com and Megan is doing a DT call. So I thought to myself, "why not"...so I dug out some layouts, cards, and past projects that I had done and submitted them!! This is the first time ever I had entered anything scrap related.

Hold on to your hat.

2010-01-28T21:26:00.003-05:00

Whew, what a windy day here in the Valley. I am slowly getting this blog thing down. I guess I just need to upload some projects that I've been working on...oh and do a little "advertising"...for the sake of a better word...to let others know that I'm here.

Welcome

2010-01-28T12:49:00.001-05:00

Well, okay. Here I am trying my hand at blogging. The purpose is to share my ideas on scrapbooking and papercrafting. Possibly to even share papercrafting videos, that would be great. I will try to keep up to date, but as so many of us know, life steps in and hands us reallity.