Summer Paper Cone Wreath

Hi everyone!  I hope you are having an awesome summer so far!  Today I am sharing a Summer Paper Cone Wreath I made.  I got directions on how to make it from Holly at Ribbons & Glue.  It uses A LOT of paper and is time consuming but is lots of fun to make and I love how it turned out!  I used the Create a Critter Cricut cartridge for the sun.  I cut out the "Lazy days of summer" sentiment on my Cameo using the Silhouette Studio.  I also inked all of the papers using Tea Dye Tim Holtz Distress Ink.  I am going to enter this into the challenges listed below.  Thanks for looking and have a great day!

Picture of it hanging on the wall

Challenges Entered:

• Little Scrap Pieces - Show It Off Saturday
• Decorate to Celebrate - Anything Goes
• Silhouette Challenges - Anything Goes
• Pause Dream Enjoy - Summer Fun
• Cut It Up - Words
• DL.ART - Anything Goes
• Die Cut Diva's - Summer

Cardz TV 3D Designers Anything Goes Blog Hop

Hi everyone! I'm so happy to welcome you to Day 1 of the Cardz TV "Anything Goes" Blog Hop! We've all used one of the NEW Cardz TV Stamps sets on our projects for today.  Aren't they fun?!  I just love all of them!  Mary will be giving away 2 sets of Cardz TV Stamps to one commentor, picked by random.org, who is a follower of Cardz TV.  

 Summer Fun - you can purchase HERE

 More Critter Captions - you can purchase HERE

 Picture This - you can purchase HERE

 Many Thanks - you can purchase HERE

For my project I used the new Cardz TV "Summer Fun" stamp set that you can find HERE. The sun is from the Create a Critter cartridge.  The faces are from the Happy Lashes Assortment from Peachy Keen Stamps.  I inked all the edges with tea dye distress ink.

Inside of card

Next on the lineup is the talented Rhonda Bumblebee Creations!  Thanks so much for hopping with us!  Have a great day! :)

Saturday 8/30

Mary ~  http://www.cardztv.blogspot.com/

Krystal ~ http://krystalklearcreations.blogspot.com/

Tonya ~ http://scrappingfunwithtonya.blogspot.com/

Anita ~ http://scrappyhappymommy.blogspot.com

Karen ~ http://craftedwithlovebykaren.blogspot.com/ (You're here)

Rhonda Z. ~ http://www.bumblcreate.blogspot.com/

Maria ~ http://maria-linacreativedesigns.blogspot.com/

Faith ~ http://thecraftingprofessor.blogspot.com

Brandy ~ http://www.mypaperdollworld.blogspot.com

Craftin Desert Divas Linky Party- Puns

Hi everyone!  Today is my design team post for Craft It Up & Link It Up Linky Party hosted by Tara of Craftin Desert Divas! Every other Monday will mark the beginning of a new semi-weekly linky party and you could win fabulous prizes!!

This linky party theme is Puns. The sponsors are $15 in free files from Treasure Box Designs, a royal prize pack from The Royal Castle Shoppe, and 2 sets of Flair buttons from Scrappy K Designs.  The more you link up, the better chance you have to win.  Visit Craftin Desert Divas for all the rules and to play along.

For my project I made a birthday card using the adorable owl cut from the Create a Critter cartridge.  The "Whoo's having a birthday?" sentiment is the CDD Punny stamp set which you can purchase HERE.  The base of the card is from SVG Cutting Files.

I hope to see you link up your project!  Thanks for looking and have a great day!  :)

Craftin Desert Divas Linky Party- Mother's Day

Hi everyone!  Today is my design team post for Craft It Up & Link It Up Linky Party hosted by Tara of Craftin Desert Divas! Every other Monday will mark the beginning of a new semi-weekly linky party and you could win fabulous prizes!!

This linky party theme is Mother's Day. The sponsors are a stamp set from Craftin Desert Divas, 3 files from The Cutting Cafe, and $15 to Lori Whitlock's SVG shop.  The more you link up, the better chance you have to win.  Visit Craftin Desert Divas for all the rules and to play along.

For my project I made a gift bag for my kids to give their Grandma.  The Grandma sentiment is from the Craftin Desert Divas Sugar & Spice stamp set.  The bag is from the Cricut Artiste cartridge.  The  butterfly is from the Create a Critter Cricut cartridge.  I added some pearls and tulle.  I hope to see everybody link up their Mother's Day project!  Thanks for looking and have a great day.

Cut It Up Challenge #41- Anything Goes

Hi everyone!!  It's time for another challenge over at Cut It Up!  In honor of it being National Craft Month, the challenge is anything goes!  The sponsors for this challenge is the Candy Speaks stamp set from BugBites and a $15 gift card to Die-Versions.  For my project I made a birthday card using this adorable panda from the Create a Critter Cricut cartridge.  I cut both of the mats from the Elegant Edges Cricut cartridge.  I hope to see you link up your project at Cut It Up!  Thanks for looking and have a great day!  :)

Here Comes the Sun Scrapbook Layout

Hi everyone!   Today I'm sharing a beach-themed scrapbook layout.  It is 12x12 and has two 4x4 photo mats.  The cute little crab was a freebie from Miss Kate Cuttables.  The seashells and sandcastle are from the Create a Critter Cricut Cartridge.  The photo corners and Here Comes the Sun Title are from the Silhouette Store.  I will be entering this into a few challenges.  Thanks for looking and have a great day!  :)

 

Challenges Entered:

• Little Scrap Pieces- Day at the Beach
• Paper Playtime- Lots of Yellow
• Simon Says Stamp- Die Cut 

Cut It Up Challenge #18- Make it Mini

Hi everyone!  It's time for another challenge over at Cut It Up!  The challenge is to make anything small and to use a die cut.  For my project I made a post-it-note holder.  I used the frog from the Create a Critter Cartridge.  I hope to see you link up your project at Cut It Up!  Thanks for looking and have a great day!  :)

Materials Used:

• Create a Critter Cricut Cartridge
• Seeing Spots Cuttlebug Embossing Folder
• Peeled Paint Distress Ink
• Stickles

Cut It Up Challenge #17- Arbor Day

Hi there!  I hope everyone had a great week!  It's time for another challenge over at Cut It Up!  The challenge is to use a tree on your project.  Make sure you also use a die cut!  For my project I used the Create a Critter Cricut Cartridge for the tree and the Love Bug Bear cut from the Silhouette Store.  I hope to see you link up your project at Cut It Up!  Thanks for looking and have a great day!  :)

Challenges Entered:

• My Craft Spot Challenge #95- Anything Goes
• Scrappy Moms Stamps- Use a Flower
• Craftin Desert Diva's Linky Party #4- Peacock Colors
• Whimsical Designs- Use a Flower
• Little Scrap Pieces- Use a Flower
• Sunday Funday #8- Linky Party

Materials Used:

• Create a Critter Cricut Cartridge
• Silhouette Store- Love Bug Bear
• Scrappy Moms "Dancing In Circles" Stamp Set
• D'Vine Swirls Cuttlebug Embossing Folder
• Martha Stewart Fence Punch
• Martha Stewart Grass Punch
• Ladybug Brad
• Googly Eyes
• Stickles

Cut It Up Challenge #14- Dr. Seuss Inspired

Hi everyone!  It's time for Challenge #14 over at Cut It Up!  The challenge is to make a project that is inspired by one of Dr. Seuss's books.  For my card, I was inspired by the book One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish!  I used the Create a Critter cartridge for the fishbowl and the fish.  I hope to see you link up your project at Cut It Up!  Thanks for looking and have a great day!  :)

Challenges Entered:

• Paper Playtime Challenge #5- Anything Goes
• Dorcerela Creations Challenge #33- Friendship
• Simon Says Stamp- Use Green
• Everyday is an Occasion- Sunday Funday #7
• Craftin Desert Diva's- Linky Party

 

 

Materials Used:

• Create a Critter Cricut Cartridge
• Joy's Life "Sweet Popsicle Puns" Stamp Set
• Twine and Bling
• Googly Eye


Cut It Up Challenge #13- Pinterest Inspired

Hi everyone!  It's time for another challenge over at Cut It Up!  The challenge is to create a project that was inspired by something you saw on Pinterest.  You can see where my inspiration was from HERE.  For my project, I filled a glass block with lots of jelly beans!  I used  pink vinyl for the letters.  I cut the cute little chick from Create and Critter.  And I tied some pink tulle around it.   I hope to see you link up at Cut It Up!  Thanks for looking and have a great day!  :)

Materials Used:

• Nursery Rhymes Cricut Cartridge (Font)
• Create a Critter Cricut Cartridge (Chick)
• Glass Block
• Pink vinyl
• Googly Eyes
• Pink Tulle
• Jelly Beans

Cut It Up Challenge #11- Love Is In the Air!

Hi everyone!  It's time for another challenge over at Cut It Up!  This weeks challenge is to create a Valentine's Day project!  Also, remember to use a die cut!  For my project I made a Valentines Day card using the Create a Critter cartridge and My Creative Time's Anyday Bingo & Crossword Stamp Set!  I hope to see you link up at Cut It Up!  I am entering this into a few challenges.  Thanks for looking and have a great day!  :)

Challenges Entered:

• Peachy Keen Stamps Challenge 13-4 - Heart of Hearts
• My Craft Spot Challenge #83- Bling It Up
• Whimsical Designs- All About Love
• DL.ART- Linky Party Anything Goes
• Everyday Is An Occasion #5- Sunday Funday

Materials Used:

• Create a Critter Cricut Cartridge
• My Creative Time "Anyday Bingo & Crossword" Stamp Set
• Peachy Keen "Critter Faces" Stamp Set
• Pink By Design "Be Mine" Stamp Set
• Cuttlebug D'Vine Swirls Embossing Folder
• Stickles and Bling
• White Gel Pen
• Twine

A Very Happy Birthday To You!

Hi there!  Today I am sharing a birthday card that my daughter and I made for my older daughter who turns 20 on Wednesday.  She really likes butterflies so we cut the butterfly from Create a Critter.  We also used a Fiskars punch for the little butterflies.  I am going to be entering this into a few challenges.  Thanks for looking and have a great day!  :)

Challenges Entered:

• Little Scrap Pieces- Use Black
• Paper Playtime Challenge #89- Anything Goes
• Pause Dream Enjoy Challenge #47- Anything Goes
• Scrappy Moms Stamps- Use a Critter

Materials Used:

• Create a Critter Cartridge
• Scrappy Moms Stamps "Dancing in Circles" Stamp Set (Outside Sentiment)
• CARDZ TV "Make A Wish" Stamp Set (Inside Sentiment)
• Bloom Dots Cuttlebug Embossing Folder
• Little Scrap Pieces Crinkle Ribbon
• White and Black Gel Pen
• Fiskars Butterfly Punch
• Buttons and Twine
• Stickles

Cut It Up Challenge #2- Fall Photo Inspiration

Hi there!  It's time for another challenge over at Cut It Up!  In honor of the first day of fall tomorrow, the challenge is to create a fall themed project based on the inspiration photo that you can find at the bottom of this post. Make sure you also include a die-cut on your project!  For my project I made a fall layout.  I cut the word "Fall" out with the new Create a Critter 2 cartridge.  I used the Trendy Twine (Orange Truffle) twine on my photo mats.  Head over to the Cut It Up challenge blog to check out the great prize and to link up your creation.  You can also see the awesome projects from rest of the design team.  I can't wait to see what you create!  I am also going to enter   Thanks for looking and have a great day!  :)

Challenges Entered:

• My Craft Spot Challenge #69- Wild Animal
• Getting Cricky Simply Sunday Challenge- Fall
• Simon Says Stamp- Embossing
• Cricut Chirp Challenge #6- Create a Critter
• Sunday Funday- Link Party #1
• D.L.ART- 1000 Post Linky Party
• Inspire Me Friday's #77- Anything Goes

Fall Inspiration Photo for Challenge #2

Materials Used:

• Create a Critter 2 Cricut Cartridge (Fall)
• Create a Critter Cricut Cartridge (Squirrel)
• George and Basic Shapes Cricut Cartridge (Mats)
• Stretch Your Imagination Cricut Cartridge (Tree and Apples)
• Peachy Keen Stamps- Cornies Face Assortment
• Distressed Stripes Cuttlebug Embossing Folder
• Trendy Twine- Orange Truffle
• Black Buttons
• White Gel Pen
• Googly Eyes

Just Swingin' By To Say Hello!

Hi there!  Today I'm sharing a card that I am sending to Madison from Funky Cards for her I Feel the Love Project.  This month she is collecting cards for a sweet little girl named Olivia!  You can learn more about her story HERE.  For this card I pulled out my favorite cartridge, Create a Critter.  I cut out the monkey and since it's for a girl I gave her a bow and some little bling earrings!  I am going to enter this into the Cardz TV and Simon Says Stamp challenges which are both to use an animal on your project.  Thanks for swingin' by and have a great day!  :)

Materials Used:

• Create a Critter Cricut Cartridge (Monkey and Vine)
• Elegant Edges Cricut Cartridge (Base and Mats)
• Milled Lavender Distress Ink
• Whimsical Designs With Love Stamp Set (Inside)
• Hampton Art Sentiment Stamp (Outside)
• Bling and Twine
• White Gel Pen
• Googly Eyes

Christmas in July Penguin Card

Hi everyone!  Today I'm sharing my first Christmas card of the year!  It has a cute penguin enjoying some red and green lollipops.  This is a happy little penguin because it's also snowing peppermint candies!  I am going to enter this into a couple challenges.  Mary from Cardz TV is having a Christmas in July challenge which is to make a Christmas card with an animal on it.  I'm also entering it into Karen's Little Scrap Pieces Fun Friday Sweet Summer Challenge which is to include something sweet on your project that you enjoy in the summertime.  I know this is a Christmas card but I enjoy lollipops in the summer too!  :)  I am also linking it to the 3 Girl Jam Beautiful Bows Link Up Party.  Thanks for looking and have a great day!  :)

Materials Used:

• Create a Critter Cricut Cartridge (Penguin)
• Birthday Bash Cricut Cartridge (Base)
• Robin's Creative Cottage Gingerbread Holiday Stamp Set
• Peachy Keen Stamps- Critter Faces
• Mini Red Christmas Bow
• White Glitter Paper
• White Gel Pen
• Ribbon

Krafty Girls Challenge #11 - Color Splash

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Hi everyone!  We've had a rough few days here in my part of Maryland.  We had a bad storm Friday night and the power in our house was out all weekend.  The temperature was in the triple digits so our house was unbearably hot!  Luckily my awesome sister let my family spend LOTS AND LOTS of time at her house where there was air conditioning!  We had fun hanging out with her and her husband too.  My son was actually kind of disappointed when our power came back on because he didn't want to leave!  Anyway, this week over at Krafty Girls the challenge is to create a paper craft that is black and white with a splash or pop of color of your choice!  For my project I decided to have a splash of yellow on my card!  I used the sun from Create a Critter.  I put a cute PK face on it and put it on an Action Wobble!  I'm entering this into Cardz TV Cricut Cardz Challenge #111 which is to create a project with a summer theme. I'm also entering this into the Cricut Chirp July Challenge which is to have a sun, glitter, and something with a smile on it.  I hope to see you link up at Krafty Girls!  Thanks for looking and have a great day!  :)

"Wobbling"

   Materials Used:

• Create a Critter Cricut Cartridge
• Peachy Keen Stamps- Cornies Face Assortment
• EK Success Punch
• Black and Yellow Twine
• Black and White Gel Pen
• Computer Generated Sentiment
• Yellow Stickles
• Action Wobble
• Bling