Sunday, February 27, 2011

Two more Stylish Blogger awards oh my!!!


In the past couple of weeks I have been awarded two Stylish Blogger awards! I'm so grateful and touched that these talented ladies have appreciated and recognized my talent as well as my fellow recipients. I'm sorry I have not gotten around to this till now! I want to thank:

Tara from Homemade happiness
Melisa from Bipolar Crafter

They are both talented and super sweet!

Here are the eight blogs I'd like to pass it along to in no particular order.

http://scrappenings.blogspot.com/

http://onecreativemomma.blogspot.com/

http://gigiscreativedesigns.blogspot.com/

http://flairandfrillscreativity.blogspot.com/

http://paperboutique.blogspot.com/

http://susanascorner.blogspot.com/

http://marlenehandson.blogspot.com/

http://myscrapcloset.blogspot.com/

Eight things about me:

  1. I'm crazy for bling and glitter.
  2. I sell Premier Designs Jewelry.
  3. I wish I could scrap all day!
  4. I love Chinese and Mexican food.
  5. I love long car trips but I don't like to drive.
  6. My husband is a brain injury survivor due to a snow skiing accident.
  7. We met at The King's College in 1989.
  8. We married in 1995. The ski accident occured in 1999.
Thanks for following my blog!

Hummingbird card

I entered this card in the Paper Cutz Challenge #80 -Spring card
Supplies:
Give a Hoot Cricut cartridge
Zoobaloo Cricut cartridge
Paper from scraps
Perfect Pearls Mist in Perfect Pearls color
Distress Ink (Crushed Olive)
Dimensionals

I actually forgot about this video! My dear Robin pointed out that she had not see the post for this card. She is so sweet and encouraging about this blogging hobby. I love and appreciate all of her feedback. I also appreciate all of my followers' comments, questions and encouraging words! Thank you for watching!

Friday, February 25, 2011

Blog Candy ALERT!!!!!!




Oh my!!!! Check out this blog Candy!
http://keepsakesbymelissa.blogspot.com/2011/02/candy-for-u.html

Wow! So generous! Thank you Melissa!

Free Standng Pop-up card

I'm entering this in the Cuttlebug Spot Pop-up card challenge
and Top Tip Tuesday challenge.

Check out Agnes's blog! Very talented lady!

Click here for the SplitcoastStampers tutorial. There is a picture tutorial and video tutorial on this link!


Supply List:

CTMH stamps Treasure Life set

Satin ribbon from Dollar Tree

Scallop oval and oval -Story Book Cricut cartridge

EK success border punch

Cuttlebug embossing folder

Flower -Freshly Picked Cricut cartridge

Stickles -icicle



Thanks for watching!

Thursday, February 24, 2011

Fishbowl shape card



I'm entering this card in the Scrappy Moms Create a Critter challenge and will be sending this card to Aiden. He's a two year old diagnosed with T Cell Leukemia. Scroll down to read his story and get involved in bringing him smiles.

I used Create a Critter (fish) and Animal Kingdom(fishbowl) for this card.
I created the fishbowl shape card with window on my Gypsy.

Sentiment: Pink by Design Faith stamp set

White Gel pen

Diamond Stickles

Fiskars Texture plate
Tumbled glass Distress Ink


Tanya from Scrappin KY Momma needs help from all of us crafters. She knows this little boy and his family and would like to send him cards. Here's his story...

Aidan is a sweet lil 2 year old, who was recently diagnosed with T Cell Leukemia. On Wednesday, he had a port installed in his chest, spinal tap, bone marrow, and chemo in his spine. He did GREAT! This lil guy is such a trooper. His parents have accepted that their BABY has Leukemia.. NOT the easiest thing to accept, but their faith in God, and their support system, have kept them going. T-Cell Leukemia has a high cure rate although chemo will be continued for quite a while. Lil Aidan LOVES mail, like any 2 year old does. So....
Let's get our crafting supplies out, and send this lil guy some LOVE!!! Pass this on to all your crafty friends. I think we can all take a couple minutes, and make something special for him, that will bring LOTS of smiles, and he can look at over and over. We all know how laughing and smiling can be good for the soul. Let's give him this much for him to enjoy while he's battling this horrible disease. I have no doubt in my mind, that God can perform a miracle in this beautiful child. Please keep him and his family in your prayers.Lets all come together and put Lots of BIG Smiles on Aidan's and his parents faces.


Please mail your cards to:

AIDAN
c/o Tanya Stilwell
P.O. Box 143
Cecilia, KY 42724

Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Blog Award!

I got this award from a few days ago from Cool beans by L.B.
Thank you L.B. It means so much to be recognized by a fellow crafter!
She's super talented! Check out her blog!



8 Things about me:

  1. I love taking pictures.
  2. I love the arts, art museums, theatre, concerts, anything artsy.
  3. I'm also a nature and science lover too!
  4. I'm looking forward to the scrapbook Expo coming to Orlando in April.
  5. I have an older and younger sister. (my little sister likes paper crafting too!)
  6. There is a brand new Michael's opening up about 20 minutes from my house! Yikes!!!
  7. We are a Christian family who loves and supports world missions!
  8. I hope to go on a missions trip to Kenya, Africa in the next two years

Here are 8 blogs that I have recently discovered! (no particular order) These ladies love crafting and are so talented!

http://www.ginascraftingspot.com/

http://stayingcrafty.blogspot.com/

http://runnergirlcreations.blogspot.com/

http://mycraftingtime.com/

http://hildascraftylounge.blogspot.com/

http://sandeeallen.blogspot.com/

http://nanasscrapspot.blogspot.com/

http://jennyplace26.blogspot.com/

Scent-sational card


I used the Paisley Cricut cartridge for the perfume bottle.
The card base is from Smiley cards.

To see the video on How to make your own dimensionals click here.

Monday, February 21, 2011

Part 2 I wheelie like you card

Recollections Elegance 81/2 X 11 paper pack
Liquid Pearls
Perfect Pearls Mist
Tattered Rose Distress Ink
Sizzix Texture plate
Walk in my Garden Cricut cartridge (wheel barrow, garden sign)
paper from my scraps
Versamarker embossing pen
Black embossing powder
Sakura white gel pen
Michael's dollar bin pearl




Thanks for visiting my blog!

Part 1 I Wheelie Like You card

I made this card for Emma's Throwback Thurs. Walk in My Garden Challenge

Recollections Elegance 81/2 X 11 paper pack
Liquid Pearls
Perfect Pearls Mist
Tattered Rose Distress Ink
Sizzix Texture plate
Walk in my Garden Cricut cartridge (wheel barrow, garden sign)
paper from my scraps
Versamarker embossing pen
Black embossing powder
Sakura white gel pen







See part 2 to see how I completed the card

Saturday, February 19, 2011

Sensational Scenes Blog Hop!


Stretch your Imagination Cricut cartridge (turtle, palm tree), Doodle Charms (sun), Everyday Paper Dolls (sand)

Distress Inks (Faded Jeans, Frayed Burlap, Walnut Stain, Spiced Marmalade)

Michael's dollar bin Pearls

Close to my Heart Delight in Everything stamp set

Sakura white gel pen

Hello everyone! Happy Saturday! Welcome to the Sensational Scenes Blog Hop! This blog hop is being hosted by Christina from Card Creations & More by C.

I'm so honored to be among some of the best crafters.

If you came from Paula's , you are right on track. To Begin at the beginning see the list below.

Momo
http://madebymomo.blogspot.com/
Tammy http://scrappycritters.blogspot.com/
Mel http://scrappymel.blogspot.com/
Sandra http://365daysofcricut.blogspot.com/
Janis http://pausedreamenjoy.blogspot.com/
Denise http://cricutmyway.blogspot.com/
Savhanna http://svioratomora.blogspot.com/
Darlene http://talesoftayandbay.blogspot.com/
Paula http://craftwithbee.blogspot.com/
Janice http://cricutology.blogspot.com/ ****This is me!!!****
Sharon http://meemeescreations.blogspot.com/
Lauren http://laurenscreative.blogspot.com/
Christina http://cardcreationsbyc.blogspot.com/


I hope you enjoyed this video! Hop over to Sharon to see her SENSATIONAL scene! Sharon http://meemeescreations.blogspot.com
Please be sure to comment on each blog post. Leaving a comment on Christina's post at the end will give you a chance to win a set from Scrappy Mom's stamps. The blog hop will be open till Monday. The winner will be chosen on Tuesday the 22nd of February.

Thursday, February 17, 2011

Thank you all for your sweet and kind birthday wishes! I enjoyed reading each one of them. It put a smile on my face!
I had such a great birthday! Wow! My husband and son really made sure my day was special! There were presents, meals out and shopping! What more could a girl ask for! Wait till I show you all what I got! I'm excited!

Okay...drum roll...

The winner of the Birthday Stamp set is.....

Lisa said...

Wow! Thanks for the chance to win. I'm already a follower. Happy early birthday!

Lisa
prettypaperprettyribbons.blogspot.com

Congrats!

Blog award!


Amanda from Stellar Scraps and More
awarded me with this lovely award! She is super fun and sweet! We will be in a blog hop together on February 26th! Check out her blog !

Thank you Amanda!

When you receive this award you are to:

1) thank the person who gave this award to me and link it back to their blog
2) share 8 things about myself
3) pass this award to 8 other individuals that I have recently discovered
4) leave a comment so that they can pass along the recognition!

Now, 8 things about myself.

1. I am a Christian, wife (15 yrs. to my college sweetheart) and mother (to the cutest 5 yr old ever!)
2. I love working with children at our church.
3. I enjoy sharing my passion for paper crafting with others.
4. I love crafting with my friends, but don't get to do it often enough.
5. I'm considering purchasing the Sure Cuts A lot software b/c of all the SVG files one can purchase for a very reasonable price.( I'll take any feed back on this.)
6. The Cheese Cake Factory is one of my favorite restaurants and I'm going there today for my birthday!!!!!!
7. I love to shop for deals on Cricut cartridges on line. (www.cricutmachine.com)
8. I recently (two days ago) found a GOOD excuse to order a new cartridge. I ordered Dinosaur Tracks because my son wants a Dinosaur birthday party. Lol!

Here are 8 fabulous blogs I have recently discovered in no particular order:

http://www.justyolie.com/2011/01/diva-and-challenge.html

http://touchedbyabutterfly.blogspot.com/2011/02/valentine-gift-for-my-daughters-
teacher.html

http://heatherskraftykorner.blogspot.com/2011/02/otwc-45-ppc-48-mojo-monday-177.html

http://www.forthejoyofcreating.blogspot.com/

http://courtneyscreationsblog.blogspot.com/2011/02/valentines-tutorial-and-cricut-crawl.html

http://scrap-a-tude.blogspot.com/

http://txjennywren.blogspot.com/

http://dizzylizzyscreations.blogspot.com/2011/02/happy-valentines-day.html

Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Birthday Stamp set giveaway!


Click here to leave comment for a chance to win this stamp set! You must be a follower to be eligible to win.

DO NOT leave a comment on this post if you want to win.

RAK and Bushels of love completed

A few days ago I found a package in my mailbox! I got a bunch of gorgeous bling from Jamie. Thank you Jamie!!! How can I contact you? You are a doll!

Saturday, February 12, 2011

Bushels of Love

For the Lots of Love blog hop click here!

I used Doodle Charms(pumpkins, Basket), Doodle type(Title), Straight from the nest(leaves)

I used Rock Candy Crackle paint on the leaves.





Kangaroo Valentines Layout

I'm so thrilled to join Courtney and the rest of these talented crafters in the Lots of Love blog hop! This is my very first blog hop!!! Woo hoo

If you came here from Amy's blog, you are on track. If you want to start at our lovely hostess blog ckick here.





1. Courtney

Krafty Keekerz

keekerzcrafts.blogspot.com



2. Nikki

The Glamorous Side Of Scrapping

http://www.theglamoroussideofscrapping.blogspot.com



3. Cindy (Cindylu2u)

Scrapping Room

http://scrappingroom.blogspot.com/



4. Erin
A girl and her craft box
Http://agirlandhercraftbox.blogspot.com



5. Shawnee
http://quiverofangels.blogspot.com/



6. Mindy

Grammies Craft Room

www.grammiescraftroom.blogspot.com



7. Cheryl

Nana's Creative Place

http://nanascreativeplace.blogspot.com



8. Norma

http://pinkblingcrafter.blogspot.com/



9. Bree

Craft Scrapper

http://bruiz1121.blogspot.com/



10. Patti

Patti’s Paper Fun

http://lebpab21408.blogspot.com



11. Amy

Amy Designs

http://amydesigns.blogspot.com


12. Janice (That's me!!!)
Cricutology
www.cricutology.blogspot.com



13. Jen

http://craftycardgallery.blogspot.com/



14. Angie
luvs2scrapbook75.blogspot.com

Dove Valentine Card

I'm so honored to be a guest designer for Christina at http://cardcreationsbyc.blogspot.com/

I love her cheerful cards and videos!




Pink-ee is giving away a great cartridge!




Look at this! Go over to Pink-ee's blog at Much Ado About Nothing. She is super talented and fun! You could win this cartridge when you follow and tell others about this giveaway on your blog or facebook.

Tuesday, February 8, 2011

Wow! Third Stylish Blog Award!



I received this blog award from Shelly at...
http://mypaperlove.blogspot.com/

Check out her blog, she is soooo talented! I'm so honored that she would choose me.
Thank you Shelly! You are so sweet!

Upon receiving this award I must…
Thank the person who gave this award to me and link back to their blog
Share 8 things about myself
Pass this award to 8 other individuals that I have recently discovered
Leave a comment so that they can pass along the recognition.

So here are 8 things about myself...

1.I'm a Christian wife (15 years) and mother of an adorable 5 almost 6 year old little boy.

2.I have a degree in education and now I'm home schooling our son.

3. I am originally from New York City! I live in Orlando FL right now.

4. I have always loved paper crafting and all art in general.

5. I got really into card making because I was watching way too much You tube! Lol!

6. I love to shop at Michael's, Hobby Lobby and the Scrapbook Expo!

7. I teach children's church once a month.

8. I love scrapping with my friends.


Here are 8 blogs I have recently discovered in no particular order:
I've enjoyed visiting their blogs!

Ellen from www.cardmonkey-business.blogspot.com

Rhonda from http://scraphappenswithrhonda.blogspot.com/

Tammy from http://somewhereunderthesune.blogspot.com/

Gloria from http://girliascards.blogspot.com/

Hilda from http://hildascraftylounge.blogspot.com/

http://thepurplemuse.blogspot.com/


Maria Elena from http://mariaelenaworld.blogspot.com/

Lilli from http://crazycardmaker.blogspot.com/

Friday, February 4, 2011

Valentines jewelry

I made this for the Crafting with Cristina's challenge

I used the Doodle Charm cart for the heart.

Pink by Design Faith stamp set.

VersaMark

UTEE Ultra Thick Embossing Enamel



Wednesday, February 2, 2011

White gel pen

Tara from Creative Princess-Homemade Happiness asked me about my white pen. This is for you bloggy friend!
Tara is a guest designer on Made by Momo. She made a beautiful frame. Check it out!

Momo has a challenge going on right now. It's a fun one!


Yo-yo card

I'm entering this card in the following challenges:

Cricut Cardz Challenge #60-Valentine card for a man


Tuesday Throwdown- add stitching


I used an 81/2 x 11 piece of card stock cut in half for white card base.

The pattern paper is DCWV Summer Dream Stack.

B is for Boy Cricut Lite Cartridge

Brown and white Martha Stewart Baker's twine.

Heart bling from Michael's

Sentiment- Pink By Design Be Mine set

Sakura Gelly Roll white gel pen. It comes in a 3 pack! Great gel pen, great value!





I'm giving away a Birthday stamp set for my birthday!

I love this Hero Art Birthday stamp set! Hero arts are top notch quality stamps! You will really like how nicely these stamp.

So.....
Become a follower.
Leave a comment with your email so I can contact you when you win.

I'd love it if you would tell others about this blog candy, but not required.

One winner will be selected by random.org on my birthday February 17th. (10 pm EST)


Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Check out Double Click Connetions' giveaway!


Click here to enter to win the Paisley Cricut cartridge!

Carri is very talented, check out her great blog!

A great giveaway!

Queen of my Craft room is doing a cartridge giveaway when she reaches 200 followers. She's almost there! Let's help her out. She has a lovely blog!



I got a bargain!!!

Christine at Scrappin Nanapuddin posted about scrapnsave.com yesterday. Thanks for the intel Christine! Oh my!!!! I'm so thrilled! They have 3 Birds on Parade for $4.99. I also picked up Country Living for $6.99. There are others too. Check it out! Oh and shipping is $5.99. My dear friend Robin and I went halfsies on the shipping. Lol!

Okay so I have read all the comments about scrapnsave possibly being out of business. I will let y'all know if (and I'm hoping) when they send me a shipping notification. I did get an email that they got our order. I really, really want the 3 Birds on parade cart. I hope it works!