Sunday, February 26, 2012

Wonderful Wilderness Blog Hop

Welcome to Created By Cori's Wonderful Wilderness Blog Hop!
In this hop, you will see projects featuring Cricut cartridges using all things found in the Wonderful Wilderness!  We hope you enjoy our blog hop today!




If you have just hopped onto the tour, please start at www.createdbycori.blogspot.com
If you came from Sylvia then you are in the right place!

Here is my project for today's hop. I made a Layout for out trip to Sequoia. I had a blast looking at all the BIG trees!



Materials:
Campin' Critters cart
Forest cut @ 10 1/4 in.
bear tree cut @ 7 in.
Create a Critter cart
Sun cut @ 1 1/2 in.
colorbok paper
Sentiment: " Keep an eye out" is from Pirate Tales & Fish Scales Stamp set from K.Andrew
Sentiment: "for the" is from Owly Hoo stamp set from K.Andrew


K Andrew Designs

K Andrew Designs



Blog Candy!
Don't forget that Cori is giving away a cartridge as blog candy but I have my own blog candy.
It will be a surprise for you. Since I am at the Expo today doing some shopping
I will get something from there for one lucky winner.
All you need to do is:
1. Be a follower of my blog ( please let me in your comment if your a follower already)
Leave me a comment with a way to contact you if you win.
Random.org will pick the winner & I will announce it on Wednesday 29th.








While you were wondering through the woods, a Giveaway came out of hibernation!  For this weekends blog hop, Created By Cori is giving away a Chore Chart Cricut cartridge.  to enter to win this cartridge, make sure you head to Created By Cori and become a follower, then leave a message at the Wonderful Wilderness Blog Hop post!



If you get lost in the woods during this hop, here is the blog hop list to help you find your way!


1. Cori- http://createdbycori.blogspot.com
2. Carri- http://doubleclickconnections.blogspot.com/
3. Annette - http://mymindsdustbunnies.blogspot.com/
4. Melody- http://melodylanedesigns.blogspot.com/
5. Lisa - http://indymermaid.blogspot.com
6. Patty- http://creativediva98.blogspot.com
7. Amanda-http://amandascraftsandmore.blogspot.com/
8. Barb-http://bugbites411.blogspot.com
9. Sukie - http://scrappindhilly.blogspot.com/
10. Lisa- http://lisashandmadecards.com/
11. Lisa P - http://handmadewithlove-lisa.blogspot.com/
12.Lynne - http://slasewcraftiness.blogspot.com/
13. Sylvia- www.bellascrapbookdesigns.blogspot.com/
14. Veronica- http://mommyscraftycreations.blogspot.com/
15. Missy- http://www.tangledwebsoftangwen.blogspot.com

Please hop next over to Missy's Blog!

Thank you for hopping along, we hope you have found lots of inspiration from our Wonderful Wilderness blog hop!




Saturday, February 25, 2012

Baby Blog Hop

Hello Crafty friends,


Thank you for joining us today for our Baby Blog Hop. Hosted by Sylvia from Bella Scrapbook Designs. In this hop you will see great projects for babies. If you are coming from Eva's blog then you are in the right place.


For this hop I made a pin for the mommy to be to wear on her Baby Shower day.


Here is my project:








Materials:
Cut 2 strips of paper to make the Rossetti 2 in. by 11 1/2in.
Create a Critter Cart
Circle cut @ 2 1/2 in.
Simply Charmed Cart
Pacifier cut @ 2 1/4 in.
Blue ribbon
Sentiment: "Baby" is from Owly Hoo form K.Andrew art stamp sets



K Andrew Designs


Blog Candy!

My blog candy for today's is a SURPRISE!
Since I'm at the Expo this weekend I will get something from there for one lucky winner!
All you need to do is:
1. Be a follower of my blog ( if you are already please let me in your comment) &
leave me a comment with a way to contact you if you win.

Random.org will pick the winner on Wednesday 29th

Here is the line up:

1. Sylvia- http://www.bellascrapbookdesigns.blogspot.com/ 
2. Sandra- http://365daysofcricut.blogspot.com/ 
3. Sandy Suarez- http://thecraftycreationspot.blogspot.com/ 
4. Patricia Carrillo- http://creativediva98.blogspot.com/ 
5. Gaby Villasenor- http://www.gabycreates.com/ 
6. Anita Cannon-  http://www.anitaandbugs.blogspot.com/ 
7. Eva Laney-  http://evasscrapsncards.blogspot.com/ 
8. Veronica Gonzalez- http://mommyscraftycreations.blogspot.com/ 
9. Diana Rivero- http://www.daisylovecreations.blogspot.com/ 
10. Esther Porter- http://forthejoyofcreating.blogspot.com/ 
11. Pam ~ http://mzlavr2.blogspot.com/ 
12.Evila French - http://www.frenchconnectiondesigns.blogspot.com/ 
13.Tonya Morgan http://www.ittybittyladybugs.blogspot.com/ 
14.Zenita Smith== http://www.scrappinwithz.blogspot.com/ 
15. Jearise - http://lorbysworld.blogspot.com/ 
16.Jamie - http://myamusinglife.blogspot.com/ 
17. Vicki - http://mawmawsthoughts.blogspot.com/
18.Alina Coronado- http://www.neverstopscrapping.blogspot.com/

Now hop on over to: Diana's Blog

Thank you for stopping by!
I hope you all have a great weekend

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

"Getting Cricky With It" Surprice Blog Hop for Kristal!!

Welcome the “Getting Cricky With It” Surprise Blog Hop for Kristal!!!

Today the Design Team is bringing you some very special projects created for our wonderful and amazing leader Kristal! Our term is almost over and we wanted to show her just how much we appreciate ALL that she has done for us this term. The projects that we will be sharing with you will also be sent to Kristal. We encourage ALL of her fans to join in on the fun as well! Be sure to add your card/project to the link below and then be sure to mail it off to her! 

If you've hopped along from Debbie then you are in the right place!! If you are just joining me from your dashboard, or reading this via email, please be sure to CLICK HERE to start at the beginning with Kristal's blog (you'll want to catch up on all the FUN!!)... Each of Kristal's stamp sets benefit charity. At least $1 per stamp set goes to benefit the charity noted on the stamp set package. Kristal is donating to the following charities: Cancer Angels, Storefront Shelter for Homeless Children, Intrepid & Fallen Heroes, E. Glaser Pediatric AIDS  Foundation, Doorways Shelter for Women & Children (Domestic Violence), Wayside House for Women, Camp Good Days & Special Times, Adopt a Classroom, and Autism Research Institute. Kristal will donate $1 for every stamp set sold, retail or wholesale to the charity noted; and over time believes this will add up to some wonderful miracles for these special people. So you can feel good that each time you purchase a K Andrew Designs art stamp set, someone around the country is receiving some good help! K Andrew's stamps are all made and assembled here in the USA, which is very important to Kristal. This ensures all product materials are safe and that jobs are being provided and maintained here in America.  You can learn even more about Kristal's stamps (and pick some up for yourself) by visiting her online store:
K Andrew Designs:


I made a Owl chipboard album for Kristal. I wanted to make her something with the stuff that she likes. I know she likes owls and the colors green and pink. I tried to make it to look like the little owl she has on her page.

Thank you Kristal for the giving me the chance to be on your DT. I been having a blast with all the talented ladies in this group. I hope you like what I have made for you.



Materials:
owl chipboard album ( I bought it at the scrapbook expo)
Studio G glitter
ribbon
light blue & brown markers
Me & my Big ideas paper
cardstock
Craft smart  acrylic paint (white)
Color Box Cat's Eye
Sentiment: "A sweet treat for you" is from the I Heart You stamp set from K. Andrew
(Just click on the stamp image to go to her store)


K Andrew Designs

Now you can dance on over to your next stop: Lisa

Here is the line up in case you get lost along the way:

1. Kristal
2. RhoLynda
3. Charlotte
4. Cheri
5. Linda
6. Amanda
 7. Debbie
8. Vero
9. Lisa
10. Jennie
11. Kristan
 12. Jamie
 13. Christel
14. Jana
15. Patti
16. Heather
17. Miranda
18. Ildi
19. Jessie
20. JoAnn
21. Letillia
22. Larelyn
 23. Anita
24. Laura
25. Sherry
 26. Shawn
 27. Faith
 28. Amy







Thank you for stopping by!
Have a great day!

Friday, February 17, 2012

Getting Cricky " Cabin Fever" Blog Hop

Welcome to the "Cabin Fever" Getting Cricky Blog Hop!!

We're so happy you could join us for this month's Getting Cricky Design Team Blog Hop!!  We have an EXTRA SPECIAL hop for you this month -- All week long, the Design Team has been featuring many of Kristal's stamp sets as well as an array of Cricut Cartridges, SVG cuts, and more in anticipation of the hop...  If you've missed out on any of the week, be sure to check out our previous posts for MORE THAN 100 CREATIVE IDEAS and PROJECTS as well as giveaways, promotions, tips, and tutorials!!

If you've hopped along from Rholynda then you are in the right place!! If you are just joining me from your dashboard, or reading this via email, please be sure to CLICK HERE to start at the beginning with Kristal's blog (you'll want to catch up on all the FUN!!)...

Each of Kristal's stamp sets benefit charity. At least $1 per stamp set goes to benefit the charity noted on the stamp set package. Kristal is donating to the following charities: Cancer Angels, Storefront Shelter for Homeless Children, Intrepid & Fallen Heroes, E. Glaser Pediatric AIDS  Foundation, Doorways Shelter for Women & Children (Domestic Violence), Wayside House for Women, Camp Good Days & Special Times, Adopt a Classroom, and Autism Research Institute. Kristal will donate $1 for every stamp set sold, retail or wholesale to the charity noted; and over time believes this will add up to some wonderful miracles for these special people. So you can feel good that each time you purchase a K Andrew Designs art stamp set, someone around the country is receiving some good help!

K Andrew's stamps are all made and assembled here in the USA, which is very important to Kristal. This ensures all product materials are safe and that jobs are being provided and maintained here in America.  You can learn even more about Kristal's stamps (and pick some up for yourself) by visiting her online store: K Andrew Designs:














Kristal's stamp sets are perfect for cards, layouts, and so much more...

For my project, I'm featuring the Owly Hoo stamp set....  For more details or to make this set YOURS, please click on the preview:



K Andrew Designs



For my project I made my own Memory Game. Im sure everyone has played this game at some point in their life. I think its a fun game to play. As you all know I have been using the Simply Charmed cart all week long and for todays project I cut out these cute strawberries for my game & used the Owly Hoo stamp set and used the numbers. I hope you like and will try to make one of your own.





Materials:
Simply Charmed cart
Staberries cut at 4 in. ( cut 20 )
cardstock paper ( colors: black, red, green, white & hot pink )
Memento black ink
number are from the Owly Hoo stamp set from K Andrew

Im entering my project to:
DL.ART Thankful Thursady Linky Party
Theme: Anything goes





 Who wants Blog Candy!


(3D Pop-Dots & Queen & Co. felt brads)

If you would like to win my blog candy simply do:
1. Be a follower of my blog ( if your already a follower please let me know)
&
Leave me a comment with a way to contact you if you win.

Random.org will pick the winner. I will announce the winner on Wednesday 22 nd





Now you can hop on over to your next stop: Jamie ......












Getting Cricky Blog Hop

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Thursday, February 16, 2012

Getting Cricky Promotional week day 5

Hello crafty friends,


Welcome to day 5 of Promo week for K. Andrew Art Stamp. The Getting Cricky sisters are using one cartridge of their choice for the week and any K.Andrew art stamp sets.  I picked the Simply Charmed Cartridge. For todays project I made a Birthday  card. Its really simple because I didnt have much time to work on it. I've been helping my sister get her new home ready for them to move in. So that is really exciting!    

You are all welcome to join in the fun! All you need to do is link up a project to any of the Cricky sisters blogs but make sure you add the name of the cart you used next to your name. You would need to use a cart that you havent used for a while and use any of K.Andrew stamps. (Projects that do not feature a K. Andrew Stamps  will be removed from the linky list...).

Here is my card:



Materials:

Card 4 1/4 by 5 1/2 in.
2 nd layer 4 1/2 by 3 1/2 in.
Simply Charmed cart
Cupcake cut @ 3 in.
Oval shape cut @ 1 1/4 in.
Paper from Target
Recollections puncher
Yellow & Fruit punch Stickles
Sentiment: A sweet treat for you" is from I Heart You Stamp set from K. Andrew Art Stamps





K Andrew Designs





Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Getting Cricky Promotional week day 4

Hello crafty friends,


Welcome to day 4 of Promo week for K Andrew Art Stamps. The Getting Cricky sisters are using one cartridge of their choice for the week and any K.Andrew art stamp sets.  I picked the Simply Charmed Cartridge. For todays project I made a Baby card.    

You are all welcome to join in the fun! All you need to do is link up a project to any of the Cricky sisters blogs but make sure you add the name of the cart you used next to your name. You would need to use a cart that you havent used for a while and use any of K.Andrew stamps. (Projects that do not feature a K. Andrew stamp  will be removed from the linky list...).

Here is my card:


Materials:

card 4 1/4 by 5 1/2 in.
2nd layer 3 1/3 by 5 in.
Simply Charmed cart
Boy stoller cut at 2 1/2 in.
Sun cut at 1 1/2 in.
paper from me & my Big ideas
blue ribbon
Le Plume II blue marker
white Gelly roll pen
Yellow Stickles
Peachy Keen Stamps PK-493 Everyday Characters Face parts & more
Sentiment: " Baby on the way " is from Owly Hoo From K.Andrew Art stamps


K Andrew Designs








Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Getting Cricky Promotional week day 3

Hello crafty friends,



Happy Valentines Day!!
 Welcome to day 3 of Promo week for K. Andrew Art Stamps. The Getting Cricky sisters are using one cartridge of their choice for the week and any K.Andrew art stamp sets.  I picked the Simply Charmed Cartridge. For todays project I made a Velentines card.    

You are all welcome to join in the fun! All you need to do is link up a project to any of the Cricky sisters blogs but make sure you add the name of the cart you used next to your name. You would need to use a cart that you havent used for a while and use any of K.Andrew stamps. (Projects that do not feature a K.Andrew Stamp will be removed from the linky list...).

Here is my project for today:
Materials:
card 4 1/4 by 5 1/2 in.
2nd layer 4 by 5 in.
Valentine paper from target
Simly Charmed cart
hearts cut @ 1 1/2 in.
red ink to distress
ribbon
pop-dots
Sentiment: " I Love You" is from It's Valentines! stamp set from K.Andrew Art Stamps


K Andrew Designs

Im entering my card to the following challenges:

Celebrate the Occasion Ch #50
Theme: Valentine's Day ( must use a heart )

Die Cuttin Diva's Ch # 52
Theme:  It's a color challenge (red, pink,white and or black
use at least two colors from the list)

Little Scrap Pieces
Theme: Anything your heart desires





Monday, February 13, 2012

Getting Cricky Promotional week day 2

Hello crafty friends,


Welcome to day 2 of Promo week for K Andrew Art Stamp Sets. The Getting Cricky sisters are using one cartridge of their choice for the week and any K.Andrew art stamp sets.  I picked the Simply Charmed Cartridge. For todays project I made a Birthday card for my mother in law.    

You are all welcome to join in the fun! All you need to do is link up a project to any of the Cricky sisters blogs but make sure you add the name of the cart you used next to your name. You would need to use a cart that you havent used for a while and use any of K.Andrew stamps. (Projects that do not feature a K Andrew Stamp will be removed from the linky list...).

Here is my project for today:

Materials:
Card is 5 by 4 1/4 in.
paper is from Paper Adventures
pink ribbon
Simply Charmed cart
cake cut @ 3 in.
Swiss Dots embossing folder
Peachy Keen Stamps PK-493 Everyday Character Face parts and more
Sentiment: "Happy Bird-day" is form Owly Hoo K.Andrew stamps


K Andrew Designs

Im entering my card into:
Peachy Keen Challenge #4
Theme: Photo Inspiration












Thank you for stopping by!
I hope to see what you have created!

Sunday, February 12, 2012

Getting Cricky Simply Sunday Challenge "Wedding Bells Are Ringing"

Hello crafty friends,


Happy Sunday!! Yay its time for another fun challenge over at Getting Cricky!.
The theme for this challenge is "Wedding Bells Are Ringing" So you could make any project for wedding/engagement/anniversary. I made a picture frame for my sister. She got married a year ago and they are getting the keys to their new home this Monday. So this picture frame will be a nice gift for them. I am really pleased with the way it came out. I hope you guys like it too. Also today is our firts day of Promo week. We will be sharing projects that are made by using the same cartridge all week and use all of Kristals stamp sets. I picked the Simply Charmed Cartridge. For todays project I used the It's Valentines! & I Heart you stamp set. I really love these stamp!

Here is my project





Materials:
unfinished frame from Michael's
paper from paper Pizazz
Mod Podge
Craft smart white Acrylic paint
Prima flowers
Pearls
Simply Charmed cart
hearts cut @ 1 1/3 in.
Bride & Groom cut @ 1 1/3 in.
Color Box warm violet
Encore metalic pink ink pad
Hot glue
Sentiments: " I'm going to love you" is from It's Valentines! stamp set and " Always & Forever" is from I Heart You stamp set from K.Andrew Art stamp sets





K Andrew Designs


K Andrew Designs

Im entering my project to:

DL.ART Thankful Thursday Challenge
Theme: Use purple and one other color.

Saturday, February 11, 2012

Valentine card

Hello my crafty friends,

I hope all of you are doing well. I been supper busy doing stuff around the house and havent had much time for crafting. It's a rainy day here in California and im loving it!   Im taking advantage of the weather today to catch up and enter some challenges. I'm working on my daughters Valentine cards and wanted to share with you all what I made.

She loves to watch Sponge Bob Square Pants, so at first I was goin to just buy them at the store. I found some but they were $3.99. Then  I remembered that my hubby bought me a Sponge Bob cartridge for Christams so I said to my self "just make them your self". Well at first I was so excited to make them beacuse I would get the chance to try out my new cart but after making the firts one. I realized its alot of work beacuse it has so many tiny pieces. The good thing is that my daughter only has 9 classmates so I think I should be o.k. lol.  It's a little simple but I like the way it turn out.

Here is my card:


Materials:
red card stock cut at 2 1/2 by 4 in.
Sponge Bob Squarepants cart
Sponge Bob cut at 3 in.
foam hearts
Fiskar corner punch
Sentiment: "Happy Valentines" is from the I'ts Valentines! K.Andrew stamp set &
" From" is from I Heart You" K.Andrew stamp set

Im entering my card to the following challenges:

Getting Cricky
Theme: Fantasy Land ( Today is the last to enter, so you still have time)

Fantabulous Cricut
Theme: "Love is in the Air" (include a heart in your project)

Creative Cutter Room
Theme:  "Valentines Day"

My Sherri Crafts
Theme: " Love is in the Air" challenge #78 ( add at least 2 hearts on your project )




Thank you for stopping by!
Have a great crafty weekend!