My Very First Shaped Card!

#19

Challenge:   Shaped Cards 

Dates:  May 14-20,  2013

I created my first shaped card today. This is very simple and did not exactly turn out like I had envisioned, however, it is going in a box I am sending to my daughter in Oregon. The theme of the box is "Here's your Florida Sunshine." So I hope you enjoy this very simple, easy to make card....maybe you could even think of a way for me to make this card a little better. 

I cut out the sun from Hello Kitty Greetings at 6". The base of the card is the blackout cut welded together at the very tip top. I outlined the face cuts with a Stampin' Up orange marker. Then, I outlined the edges of the sun with a gold glitter Gelly Roll pen. (you cannot see this in my image.)

Head on over to Cuttin and Stampin to see all the shaped cards this week and to link up and join our challenge!

It's Children's Birthday Week at Cuttin and Stampin!

#17

Challenge:   Children's Birthday

Dates:  April 30, 2013 to May 6, 2013

Hey come one over and see how I kick off our Children's Birthday week. And you will want to keep coming back the rest of the week to get some inspiration! I have been holding onto this adorable image for just the right way to use it...I do not own this cartridge yet but it is certainly on my want list. The image comes from Teddy Bear on Parade a fairly new cartridge for the Cricut machine...yes I am "old school" and do so LOVE my Cricut and Gypsy!! So here is a cute and adorable little card that I intend to hold onto until I have just the right little sweet girl to give it to.

We'd love you to link up and join our challenge!

So head over to Cuttin and Stampin and you can see the creations and even join our challenge.

Beautiful Bling Blog Hop

Welcome to the Beautiful Bling Blog hop.  April's

birthstone is a diamond, so we added some bling to our projects.

I have a huge back log of photos that need to be scrapped so any chance I can jump in a hop and get some of them done is a good thing! I also absolutely love, love, love using bling on my album! So, check out my layout I have created. Thanks for joining in on this hop.

Your next stop is: Tricia's blog

Here is the whole line up, just in case you need it.

Melanie  http://afternoonscrapper.blogspot.com/

Suzanne  http://www.zannieberry.blogspot.com

Teresa  http://freshandrenewed.blogspot.com/

Tricia  http://mysticalcardcreations.blogspot.com/

Lori  http://www.scrappinmystressaway.blogspot.com/

Pamela  http://lovebugcreations3.blogspot.com/

Sarah  www.craftingwithsarah.blogspot.com

Carla  http://racincrafts.blogspot.com/

Connie  http://conniecancrop.blogspot.com

Nancy  http://alwaysastorycreationsbynancy.blogspot.com/

Liz  http://scrapiliciouslife.blogspot.com

Jennyfer  http://www.scrapalajen.blogspot.com

Sandy  http://scrapbookblessings.blogspot.com

Daphne  http://craftyscrapsofstuff.blogspot.com

Misses Crafty http://sweetbirdmemories.blogspot.com

Thanks and have a great weekend!

It's Fiesta Time!!

#16

Challenge:   Cinco de Mayo Projects

Dates:  April 23, 2013 to April 29, 2013

 I completed a fun project for this week. I am going to be the cook at a National Scrapbook Day weekend crop which coincides most of the time with Cinco de Mayo!! This totally excites me when it does that cause not only do I get to plan fun decorations but I get to have a fabulous Mexican menu all day long!! So this is going to be the menu board. In the blank area I will put a tag to change out for lunch and dinner with the menu displayed.

Cartridges Used:
Birthday Bash: Pinata
Graphically Speaking: Sombrero
Mickey Font: Words

Go Here  to check out the awesome projects for this week's theme. You can also enter this week's challenge at the Cuttin and Stampin blog!

Spring Blossom Hop!

Welcome to the  blog hop!

If you have come here from Lori's blog you are in the right place.That is the beginning of this lovely Spring Blossoms Hop! So excited for you to see all the lovely flowery projects!


Spring is upon us here in Sunny Central Florida! And you know what that means? Warm weather, Easter, outdoor activities and flowers!!!   I have a beautiful layout to share with you that I completed just yesterday at a fantastic crop I went to with some friends. It is always so nice to get together and crop with friends. I got 7 layouts completed!!! YIPPEE!!!

Now, head on over to the fantastic Robin over at Cut One Designs to see what fabulous project she has to share.

Here is the full line-up should you need it!

1. Lori Apgar - http://www.scrappinmystressaway.blogspot.com/
2. Teresa Russell~http://freshandrenewed.blogspot.com/
3. Robin - http://cutonedesignsbyrobin.blogspot.com/
4. Pat - http://patacakespages.blogspot.com
5. Cicily - http://pinkdalmationscrapper.blogspot.com
6. Christine ~ http://hotberrydesigns.blogspot.com/

Cuttin and Stampin Design Team Post!

#12

Easter.

March 26, 2013 thru April 1, 2013


It was my day to have an Easter project!! I had so much fun designing this project. As soon as the package arrived from our leader I knew right away when I saw those bags that I was going to make these little treat bags for my grandchildren as Easter presents.

Supplies: A Muse Bags
Chevron Ribbon
Stamp Set: Studio Sampler Three
All cardstock used to cut and print is A Muse
3 Birds on a Parade

Have a Blessed Easter Season!

Please check out Cuttin and Stampin to check out other posts!

Easter Blog Hop

Welcome to the "Easter" Blog Hop!  

We're so happy you could join us today!  

 You should have arrived from Sandy's blog.  If you happened by my blog or are joining me from your dashboard, head over to Miranda's blog to start at the beginning.  We don't want you to miss any of the fun! 

 In addition to seeing a lot of awesome Easter creations, there is some blog candy available too.  Miranda will be giving away a Michael’s gift card.  To be eligible for the blog candy, you are required to visit each stop in the hop and leave a comment!  The winner will be announced Wednesday, March 27th on Miranda's blog! 

My project is very picture heavy...I made a very unique mini-album for the pictures from one Easter. I don't do mini-albums often but I have made several over the years...I think this one is my most favorite I have ever done. It was a whole bunch of graduated sized squares so I put them together to create this mini-album. Hope you enjoy all the pics.

 

 

 

 

Sorry the pictures are not the best quality...but if you click on them and make them larger I think they will be okay! Thanks for taking the time to hop!!

Next on the hop is Angela's blog!!!

  Should you get lost along the way, here is the entire line up: 

Miranda - http://www.nanasscrapspot.com/

Rhonda - http://www.flowersbyrhonda.blogspot.com/

Robin - http://cutonedesignsbyrobin.blogspot.com/

Sandy- http://www.scrapbookblessings.blogspot.com

Teresa-http://freshandrenewed.blogspot.com/

Angela - http://crazy3monkeys.blogspot.com/

Shelley- http://shelley-scrapbookingforfun.blogspot.com/

Pam - http://lovebugcreations3.blogspot.com/

Tess - www.sassycricutcrafting.com

Mary Ann - http://scrappingg.blogspot.com/

Mary - http://irongatestamps.blogspot.com/

Tara-http://Craftindesertdivas.blogspot.com

Christine- http://hotberrydesigns.blogspot.com

Sharon- http://simplysweetbysharon.blogspot.com/

Sarah - http://itswhatkeepsmesane.blogspot.com

Carla - http://racincrafts.blogspot.com/

Heather - http://www.papercrafteranonymous.com/

Ashley - http://thebloghopprincess.blogspot.com

Holli - http://SunflowerHolli.blogspot.com

And I have a little blog candy of my own...should I happen to reach 150 followers during this blog hop I will be giving a $10 GC to use at my Face Book Scrapbook supply shop...Scrapping for Less; where you can purchase hot, trendy, current, scrapbook supplies and tools and whatever else you may think up at less than retail prices.

Here is the link: Scrapping for Less

Happy Easter!!!!  We hope you enjoyed the hop today!