Flaunt It Fridays-PaperDollDressUp Blog Hop

Happy Friday Everyone and Good Morning!!

Welcome to Flaunt It Fridays Paper Doll Dress Up Blog Hop!! So excited to have you all join us!!

If you have just hopped over from Lisa then you are in the right place.  

If you've just happened to come by and would like to join us from the beginning, then click HERE.

For this weeks challenge, we are to use the Raggedy Ann and/or Raggedy Andy cut found in the Paper Doll Dress Up cartridge. Now I must admit, I have had this cart Foreverrrrrrrrrrr and have never used it until now.  So I was really excited about this challenge!!

Here is my project...

I used my Imagine for this cut. I don't know about you, but
I find the imagine is so much faster and easier for cuts that have so many parts to it.
The sentiment is computer generated.
I used PKS Everyday Character Faces on her.

I have a ton of birthdays coming up so I'm sure I will be using this cute lit tag very soon.

For my second project I made this cute lit desk calendar...

Again, I used the Imagine for this lit guy and for the 3 leaf clovers.
The calendar and dates are also computer generated.
I used PKS Happy Lashes for this one. 

So after hopping I hope you have all been inspired to join us for this fun challenge!

I would love to see what cute projects you all make with these fun cuts.

Also, make sure you stop by all of the talented DT members and leave a comment on ALL of them to be eligible to win the Grand Prize on Janis' blog!!  The grand prize is the Wide Eyed Kids Assortment Stamp set from Peachy Keen Stamps!! WooHoo. Would love those!!

Speaking of prizes....

I don't have any candy for you on this post but I do have 3 Cricut Cartridge giveaways going on right now!!! You can enter in all 3 and I will be choosing a winner next week.

Click HERE to enter.

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Click HERE to enter.

Thank you everyone for coming by today and hopping with us.  I really do appreciate all of your sweet, sweet comments!

Have a fun, fun weekend!!

You Say Its Your Birthday

***If you are looking for the FCCB Share the Love Hop, click HERE***
***If you are looking for Love at First Sight Hop, click HERE***


Good Morning Everyone.

Let me start off by wishing the sweet and talented Ashley a very happy birthday!! She is just turning 11 years old and already has a very successful blog up.  You can visit her here and show her some birthday love!! Tons of birthday wishes and hugs out to you Miss ASHLEY!!!! 

Todays hop, You Say Its Your Birthday is inspired by the Beatles and their songs.  

You should have arrived from the sweet and talented Lisa.  If you've just arrived and would like to start from the beginning then click HERE.

I must say this was a bit of a challenge for me.  Obviously I know who they are, but I had never really stopped and listened to their music before.  I have to say this was a very nice learning experience.  I think I am definitely a fan now!!

My card for Ashley was inspired by the song "And I Love Her".
     I give her all my love
     That's all I do
     And if you saw my love
     You'd love her too
     I love her
     She gives me ev'rything
     and tenderly
     The kiss my lover brings
     She brings to me
     And I love her

So here is my card...

The cute digi is from Di's Digi Designs. The
sentiment is computer generated.

Perfect. Dont you think?? Hope you guys like it.  Make sure to stop by all of the talented ladies on the hop for some fun and great inspiration. Plus there will be prizes along the way as well.
Now what is a hop without some yummy candy??  I will be giving away...

All you have to do is:

1. Leave me a comment

2. Become a follower

For extra chances, you can:

3. Post my candy on your sidebar

and leave me a comment you did

4. Post my blinky on your blog and leave me 

a comment as well.

(US shipping addresses only)

I will pick a winner via Random.org on 2/14, Valentine's Day

So now, head on over to Glenda and see what she has in store for you!!

Have a great week everyone!!

FCCB #46-Share the Love Crawl

***If you are looking for Love at First Sight Hop, click HERE***

Welcome to Fantabulous Cricut's "Share the Love" Crawl!!  For those of you that are new to FCCB, a Crawl is their version of a blog hop.  

With Valentine's Day only a week away, everyone at FCCB has decided to Share the Love!  All of our super talented Design Team members have made some amazing and fun Valentine-themed projects that include the word "LOVE" somewhere on it. 


If you just crawled over from the sweet and talented Cathy, then you're in the right place.  If you've just happened across my blog and would like to play along with our FCCB Crawl, then click HERE to start at the beginning.


Make sure to check out each DT member's blog for some amazing projects and fun ideas.  There will also be some yummy Candy along the way and a Grand Prize up for grabs at FCCB for one participant that submits a "Share the Love" project at FCCB!! WooHoo!! 


Ok, so for my project I made this super cute treat box.  If you would like to see a video tutorial on how to make it, you can visit the amazing Cricut Chick HERE.

I used Rock Princess to cut out the large heart.
I cut out the "Love" with my Robotz cart.
The decorative heart pins and the acetate heart are from
K&Company.

I cut out this sentiment with Designer's Calendar.
The flowers are a combo of Prima and Recollections.
I used Easy Stitches by Paper Pizzaz to make the stitching
around the square.

The letters "e" and "a" are chipboard letters I've had for some time now.
The "&" was cut with Sugar & Spice.
Cut the heart with Create A Critter.
The heart shaped brads are from Recollections.
Also used these cute lit' Alpha Beads from Darice.

This cute lit' bear I was super excited about. It was my first time using Paper Piecings!
I got him at My Scrap Chick.  Isn't he so cute??
I used HelloKittyGreetings to cut out the heart shaped balloons.
The sentiments are all free hand.

The treat box is made with a few 12x12 pieces of cardstock.
It is pretty durable and a good size.
I added about 5 different types of ribbon all different widths.

This will definitely make a super cute gift for someone.  I will probably
fill it up with some kind of candy. mmmmmm yummy.

Now it's your turn! Lets see what fantabulous Valentine-themed projects you come up with!! Don't forget to include the word "LOVE" somewhere on your project.

For your next stop, you will be crawling over to the fantastic Erin.  Head on over for some more amazing inspiration! When you're done, make sure to link up your project to FCCB's Share the Love Crawl post to be entered for the Grand Prize!!

Speaking of prize, I have some yummy candy for you!! In honor of Valentine's day, I will be giving away the Sweethearts Cartridge!!

All you need to do is:

1. Leave me a comment

2. Be a FOLLOWER

(must have a US shipping address)

If you want extra chances, then:

3. Post my giveaway on your sidebar and leave me 2nd comment

4. Add my blinky to your blog and leave a 3rd comment

I will pick the winner on Wednesday, Feb 16th using Random.org.

Good luck everyone and thank you so much for coming by!!

Have a wonderful Valentine's Day Everyone!!

Love At First Sight Blog Hop

Good Morning Everyone!

Thank you so much for joining us today for the Love At First Sight Blog Hop hosted by the sweet and talented Sandra of 365 Days of Cricut.  If you've just hopped over from Ruthie then you are in the right place.  If you've just happened to come across the hop and would like to join us from the beginning, then click HERE.

Today we are celebrating a few of Sandra's very special dates.  First, we are celebrating Sandra's anniversary of when she met her husband 8 years ago.  She says it was "Love at First Sight." Second, we are celebrating Sandra's 7th Wedding Anniversary which is also in February.  Finally, we are celebrating Valentine's Day. Wow, so much love going around!!!

Sandra asked us to make a LOVE-Themed Gift for someone that we love.  This person can be anybody (significant other, parent, sibling, child, etc.).
I made my project for my middle sister.  She is 3 years younger than I am. She got married a little over a year ago. I thought I would make this for her and give to her as a Valentine's Day present for her and her husband Mike.

The frame I bought at Joann's. 
I used my 50% off coupon, which made it very affordable.
I always like that!! 

This sentiment I cut out using my Sweethearts cart.
The cute lit' charms I've had and finally found the perfect place
for them.
The cardstock is DCWV, the Glitter Stack.

This picture is of my sisters' Wedding cake.
I lightened it to make it more of a light background.
The text and swirls are all computer generated.
I did add the lit' white beads on the glass. I placed them
on top of the ones from the picture. Gives it more of a 3D effect.
The butterfly punch is from Marvy Uchida. Its hard to see, but it
also embosses. It's beautiful.

These flowers are a mix of Prima and Recollections.
The swirls with the cute lit' butterflies are
Recollections, Boutique Fleur.

The metal word pin is from ScrapEssentials.
The bling is Recollections.

I think this last picture is my favorite of her grabbing his booty!! lol

I also want to share a picture of me and my husband at our wedding...

Hard to believe this was 5 years ago.  Seems like yesterday!!

Good times!! 

I hope you have enjoyed your visit.  Please make sure you stop by everyone's blogs and leave a comment on all of them for a chance to win one of several Grand Prizes on Sandra's blog!!

WooHoo!! Now speaking of candy.....yep, I have some too!!

I will be giving away.....drum roll please.....

All you have to do to win is:

1. Leave me a comment

2. You must be a Follower

That's it. Easy peasy. If you would like extra chances then:

3. Post a picture of my giveaway on your sidebar 

and leave me a second comment letting me know you did so

4. For a third entry, post my blinky on your blog

and leave me a 3rd comment for that as well.

(I'm sorry, but US shipping addresses only)

I will be choosing a winner via Random.org on Valentine's Day (2/14).

So you have until then to enter.

Ok, now on to your next stop.  You will be hopping over to the amazing Angelica.  

Thank you again for coming by!!

Have a Great Weekend Everyone!!

Flaunt It Fridays-Indie Art

Good Morning Everyone.

Thanks again for joining us for another fun Flaunt It Fridays Challenge!!  We have a fun cut for you this week.  We are using the gorgeous luscious lips from Indie Art.  


I made this cute lit treat box.....

Aren't those the most gorgeous lips ever?? lol
This cute lit treat box is super easy to make and takes no time at all.  You can find instructions on how to make it over at A Crafty Little Place by clicking HERE.  This is a great project for party favors, school parties or teacher's gifts.  You can also fit gift cards and tea bags in here perfectly.  


Make sure you guys head on over to FIF and check out all of the Design Teams' projects!! I hope you join us for the challenge. I can't wait to see what you create!!


Materials used:

• 6x6 design paper
• Indie art cart
• sentiment is computer generated, printed on velum paper.
• heart shaped brads

Have a Fun Weekend Everyone!!

Crafting with Cristina's Companion Challenge #16 Valentine'sDayProject

Good Morning Bloggy Friends,

Thanks for joining us for another awesome Companion Challenge hosted by the super talented Cristina of Crafting with Cristina!

We have a fun challenge for you this week.  You are to make a Valentine's Day Project, but it cannot be a card! Yep. So get those wheels turning and see what you can come up with.  Visit Cristina and the other DT members for some inspiration. Can't wait to see what you guys make.
This is my project...

Cardstock is from ScrapMatters.com which I downloaded and printed.
Also used K I Memories & Core'dinations.
The ribbon is from Micheals Holiday Inspiration line.

This cute lit' mailbox I cut out with a SVG file that I found at SVG CUTS. It was my first time using SVG files and SureCutsALot. I think i'm a new fan!! Super easy and fun!

The felt hearts are Martha Stewart and Creatology.
I used Sweethearts cart to cut the "for you" sentiment.
Also used 40:31 Love Stamp set for the "be mine" I stamped
on the heart.

I haven't decided what I'm going to put in it, but isn't that cute?

I could probably put some candy or the Valentine's cards the boys will 

get at school.

I used DoodleCharms to cut out the mailbox lever?handle? arm? Whatever its called. lol
I cut the "oxo" with Sweethearts cart.
"Kiss me" is also from 40:31 Love Stamp Set.
The cute li't heart brad is Recollections.

There you have it.  I hope you guys like it! Thanks for coming by everyone.  

Sweet Birthday Surprise

**If you are looking for Flaunt it Fridays, click HERE!**


Hi Everyone, I just wanted to share with you a little surprise I got in the mail today....

Norma from PinkBlingCrafter sent this for my Birthday! Isn't she the sweetest!!!
Thank you Norma so much!  You are such a good
friend and I can't tell you what a sweet surprise this was.  Smiling from ear to ear!!

Norma is also a Stampin'Up demonstrator, so if you need any supplies go by and check her out!!

Thank you for joining me.
Make sure you mark your calendars for these
upcoming blog hops...

Also, Christina from Crafting with Cristina is having a Ustream class TONIGHT 

at 4pm Eastern/7pm Pacific time!!

She is making a Valentines l.o. using Simply Charmed cart. She has a list of supplies on her website.

Hope you guys can make it!

Flaunt It Fridays-Paper Pups

Good morning to all of my bloggy friends and happy Friday!!

Thank you for joining us for another Flaunt it Fridays Challenge!  This week the cut we are using is from Paper Pups and it is the Border Feature Dog and Cat on pg 104.
I don't own this cart so for my card I used Sweethearts and chose similar cuts.

Hope you guys like it.  Make sure to head on over to FIF and check out all of the DT's amazing projects!
I can't wait to see your projects as well!!

Materials:

• Sweethearts Cart
• Love Stamp Set by 40:31 Creations
• Martha Stewart Border Punch
• Create a Critter Cart (heart)
• Peachy Keen Everyday Character Faces Stamps

My Challenges:

Cricut Cardz

ScrappyMoms-Terrific Tuesday
SEI Challenge with Abby

Have a Wonderful Weekend Everyone!!

Winner!!

Hey Everyone,

I wanted to say Thank You to everyone for all of your sweet birthday wishes!! You guys are awesome and I'm thankful for everyone of you!!!

So onto my Birthday GiveAway.....
The winner of the Happy Hauntings cart is

Congratz Elaine!!! Thank you for being such a loyal follower! 

Please email me your info.

Also, please join me for some fun blog hops that are coming up!!

I promise to have some more yummy giveaways, so mark your calendars!!

365 Days of Cricut
Feb.5&6

Cricut Love
Feb.7

Fantabulous Cricut
Feb.7

              

Flaunt It Fridays
Feb.11

Fantabulous Cricut #44-Neglected Carts

***If you are looking for my Birthday GiveAway, click HERE! There's still time to enter!!***

Good Morning Crafty Friends,

Thank you for joining us today for another fun challenge at Fantabulous Cricut.  This week the challenge is to use a cartridge that you have forgotten all about.  To use a cartridge that you haven't used in over 6 months.

Well, this was not very hard for me at all.  If you are like me, you probably buy stuff all the time and don't have the time to use everything.  I bought the Sweet Treats cart over 6 months ago, and until now had never even opened it!! I know....it's pretty sad.  So I decided to make a birthday card for my mom who turned 59 on the 20th.  Happy Birthday Mom!! Hope you like it...

The card, the sentiment and the 59 were all cut with Sweet Treats.
I used Sizzix Baby Daisy Texturz for the embossing.
I added stickles for the flames (maybe I should have used red?)

The flower is a mix of Prima and Recollections. 

What a great challenge to make you pull out those poor forgotten carts! Also, don't forget to head on over to FCCB to check out all of the fun projects from our amazing and talented designers.  Can't wait to see what you create!

Challenges I will be entering:
My Pink Stamper: It's my birthday
Paper Cutz: Any theme