Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Die Cuttin' Divas Holiday Spirit Challenge

Hello crafty friends,


It's time for another fun challenge over at Die Cuttin' Divas. We are continuing our holiday spirit challenge. Last challenge entries were amazing!! I hope you will come and join our challenge


 
Theme:  Holiday Spirit
 
 
 
For my project today I made a gift bag for one of the aids at my daughters class. I need to get busy and finished the rest. I need to make a total of 12.  I added a mini lotion, a lip balm and a small candy cane. I will try to share pictures of the rest once im done with them.
 

 
 
 
Materials:
 
Cartridge: Simply Charmed
Santa cut @ 2in.
Tag 4 by 2in.
green mat 3 11/16 by 2 in.
Fiskar punch
Sentiment Season Greetings is from My Mind's Eyes  12 days of Christmas stamp set
clear gift bags 4 by 9 1/2 in.
 
 
 
 
Thank you for stopping by and leaving your sweet comments. Please don't forget to visit the rest of the DT and check out there amazing projects


Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Die Cuttin' Divas Holiday Spirit Challenge

Hello crafty friends,

It's time for another fun challenge over at Die Cuttin' Divas. The challenge this weeks if to show your holiday spirit. I'm sure it wont be hard to get into the holiday spirit with the Christmas music playing at the stores and the radio right? lol


Theme: Holiday Spirit
(create a card, layout, gift, home decor or any other project to show your holiday spirit)
 
 
Guest Diva
 
Sponsor
Cary at abusybee
has donated 3 packs of her Christmas colored skittles


For my project today I made a Christmas wreath. I was really excited to make it since most of my materials are being recycled from  past Christmas decor. I bought the straw wreath at Walt mart on clearance after Thanksgiving. I think I paid less than $1.00 for it. Good deal right?  I hope you like it.

Here is my project:



 
Materials:
straw wreath 14 in.
old Christmas garland
Winter Woodland cartridge
Poinsettia flowers cut @ 3in.
red & green glitter
foam candy cane stickers
mini glass ornament
ribbon: white, red & green
jewels
hot glue
 
 
Challenges:
Theme: Anything Goes
 
Theme: Holiday party of your choice
 
Theme: It's a 3D holiday
 
Theme: To die for
 
Theme: Create any Christmas theme project
 
Theme: Make it sparkle
 
Theme: Anything Goes
 
Theme: Christmas colors
 
Thank for stopping by and leaving your sweet comments. Please don't forget to visit the rest of the DT and check out their amazing projects.
 
 
Have a happy crafty day

Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Die Cuttin' Diva's Thank You Challenge

Hello crafty friends,


It's Tuesday so that means it's time for another fun challenge over at Die Cuttin' Diva's. This weeks challenge is to make a Thank you card using the embellishments you are thankful to own.  I hope you will come and join our fun challenge.

 
 
Theme: Thank you card
( using embellishments you are thankful to own)
 
 
 
 
Here is my Thank you card. I'm thankful to own ribbon and bling. I think bling just adds that extra kick to the projects. I'm also excited about this card because I got to use the Pagoba cartridge that I had bought a while back but never used it.  I hope you like my card.
 
 

 
 
 
 
Materials:
 
Card: 5 by 4 in.
mat: 4 1/2 by 3 3/4 in.
Cartridge: Pagoba
flower cut @ 3 in.
Queen & Co. Rhinestones moss
Close to my Heart ribbon Organdy Autumn Garden
small square cut at 1 1/8 by 1 1/8 in. & 1 by 1 in.
Embossing folder Victoria
Thank you so much stamp ( I don't know where I bought it)
pop dots
 
Challenges:
Theme: Inspired by photo
 
Theme: Showing Gratitude
 
 
 
Thank you for stopping by and leaving your sweet comments. Please don't forget to visit the rest of the DT and check out their amazing projects


Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Die Cuttin' Divas Thanksgiving Challenge

Hello crafty friends,

It's Tuesday and that means its the start of another fun challenge over at Die Cuttin' Divas.  Last weeks projects were amazing!! I hope you will come and share your amazing projects with us.


Theme:  Thanksgiving
(Think turkey, pilgrims, cornucopia & Native Americans)
 
 
 
 
 

 
For my project today I made a little turkey by using a mini pinecorn. This cute turkey will be joining us on our dining table lol. I really loved they way it turned out. I hope you like it too.
 
 

 
 
Materials:
 
Cartridge: Create a Critter
Turkey feathers cut @ 2 & 3 in.
face & hat cut @ 2in.
Mini copper glitter pinecorn
Twine
googly eyes
cardstock from my scraps
Sentiment: "What's cookin' ?" is from My Craft Spot Happy Thanksgiving Stamps
 
 
 
 
 
Thank you for stopping by and leaving your sweet comments. Please dont forget to visit the rest of the DT and check out their amazing projects!
 
Have a happy crafty day!



Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Die Cuttin' Divas Color Challenge

Hello my crafty friends,


It's time for another Die Cuttin' Divas Challenge. Last weeks projects were amazing!! I hope you will come and join our color challenge this week.



Theme: Colors Challenge
Time to think about Thanksgiving and the colors we see.
Use the colors Brown, Yellow, Orange & one other color.
 
 
 
For my project today I made a welcome sign for the wreath I bought. I thought the wreath  needed something else so I added the Welcome sign with some leafs. I hope you like it.
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Materials:
wreath bought at Walmart
Cartridges: Martha Stewart All Occasions Cake Art for the Welcome sign cut @ 1 in.
Stretch Your Imagination for the leafs cut @ 3 in.
cardstock for my scraps
 
 
Challenges:
 
Theme: Color Challenge
 
Theme: Happy Thanksgiving
 
Theme:  Autum Colors
 
Theme:  Super Scraps Saturday
 
Theme: Thanksgiving
 
 
 
 
Thank you for stopping by and leaving your sweet. Please visit the rest of the DT and check out their amazing projects!
 
 
Have a happy crafty day!!


Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Die Cuttin' Divas Sketch Challenge

Hello crafty friends,

It's time for another Die Cuttin' Divas challenge. Wow we had so many amazing entries last week. I hope you will come and join  our Sketch challenge this week. It's a really cool sketch. I really loved it and had so much fun creating my card.

 
 
Die Cuttin' Divas Sketch Challenge
 
 

 
 
Guest Diva
 
Tracy
 from
 
 
 
For my project today I made a card using the great sketch we have this week. This will be my first Christmas card I make, so this should give me a head start lol. I really loved the way it turn out. I hope you like it!!
 
 
 
 
Materials:
 
Card: 4 1/4 by 5 1/2 in.
mat: 4 by 5 1/4 in.
strips cut @ 1 by 31/2 in.
Cartridges:
Winter Woodland for tag cut @ 3 1/2 & 3.25 in.
Simply Charmed for candy cane cut @ 2 1/2 in.
Swiss dots embossing folder
Twine
rhinestones
me & my Big ideas Christmas foil paper
Sentiment: "Sweet Christmas" is from KAndrews Sweet Peppermint Wishes bonus stamp set
 
 
 
Challenges:
 
Theme: Any holiday in Oct, Nov or Dec
 
Theme Anything Goes
 
Theme: Anything Goes
 
 
 
Thank you for stopping by and leaving your sweet comments. I really appreciate them. Please visit the rest of the DT and check out their amazing projects



Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Die Cuttin' Divas Challenge "Glimmer, Shimmer & Gloss"

Hello my crafty friends,

It's time for another Die Cuttin' Divas challenge. Wow last weeks projects were amazing!! I hope you will come and join our fun challenge this week.



Theme: Think of Glimmer, Shimmer & Gloss
 
 
 
For my project today I made a Mini Monster treat holder for my daughter to take candy to her friends at school. I hope you like it.
 
 
 
 
Materials:
 
Cartridge used: Mini Monsters
Treat holder cut at 6 in.
googly eyes
orange and black pipe cleaners
Orange peel stickles
Black diamond stickles
 
Challenges:
 
Theme: Boo Spectacular Make a project using the colors black and orange
 
Theme: Little Monsters Must have a monster on your project
 
Theme: Create a halloween 3D project
 
Theme: Welcome to Boo-ville
 
Theme: Try a technique Die Cuts
 
Theme: Eek! Boo! Ahh! Create a spooky halloween project must include die cut
 
Theme: The gh'oul times ( anything halloween)
 
Thank you for stopping by and leaving your sweet comments. Please visit the rest of the Dt and leave them some blogy love lol
 
Have a great crafty day!
 



Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Die Cuttin' Divas Challenge "Pumpkin"

Hello my crafty friends,

It's time for another fun challenge at Die Cuttin' Divas. Last weeks projects were amazing!! I hope you will come an join our fun challenge this week.



Theme: Create a card or layout using a pumpkin




Guest Diva

Tanya
from
Nonnas Craft Corner


For my project today I made a small gift card. I hope you like it!
 
 
 
Materials:
 
Cartridge's:
Freshly Picked for pumpkin cut @ 3 in.
Create a Critter for basket cut @ 3 in.
Card: 4 by 3 in.
second mat 2 1/2 by 3 1/2 in.
embossing folder Victoria
cardstock from my scrap box
lime green stickles
Peachy Keen stamps: PK-550 Pumpkin Faces
pop dots
peach ribbon
white gel pen
black memento ink
 
 
 Challenges:
 
Theme: Emboss it!
 
Theme: Halloween/ribbon Ch#58
 
Theme: Halloween Ch#1
 
Theme: Thanksgiving or Fall colors
 
Thank you for stopping by and leaving me your sweet comments. Please don't forget about the rest of the DT. Have a great week and have a happy crafty day!!
 



Sunday, October 14, 2012

Pink!!

Hello crafty friends,

I hope you all had a great weekend. I had some time to play in my craft room and would like to share a card I made.

Here is my card

Materials:

Card: 4 by 3 in.
Cartridge: Sugar ans Spice
Designer paper: g.c.d
Unity Stamp: Hope for a Cure
Metalic pink ink
Marvy Le Plume II pink marker

Challenges:

Link Up For Pink

Cut it Up
Theme: Think Pink

DL.ART Thankful Thursday Linky Party
Theme: Anything Goes



Thank you for stopping by!

Tuesday, October 9, 2012

Die Cuttin' Divas Color Challenge

Hello crafty friends,

It's time for another fun challenge at Die Cuttin' Divas. Last weeks projects were amazing!! I hope you will come and join our fun challenge this week.



Theme: Colors
( pick 3 of your favorite fall colors and be sure to include why they are your favorites) 
 
 
 
Guest Diva
Michelle
from
 
 
 
For my project today I decorated 3 candles and my 3 favorite fall colors are green, brown & yellow. I picked these 3 colors because these are the colors I see when the leaves on my trees start to change during the fall. I just love to see how the colors change.I also think these colors are so calm and relaxing. I hope you like what I have created.
 

 
 
Materials:
 
Cartridge: Create a Critter
Flowers cut @ 1 1/2 in.
brown ribbon
candles
 
 
 
Thanks for stopping by and leaving your sweet comments. Please stop by the rest of the DT and check out these amazing projects.
 
Have a great crafty day!
 


Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Card for some challenges

Hello my crafty friends,

I have a quick post. I been wanting to enter some challenges and use the Peachy Keen Sketch  but I have been busy  working on a card for my daughters school. We went on a field trip to the libary last week, and we decided to make a Thank you card for the librarian.   I will be sharing the card to you all soon.

Here is my card that I made using their Sketch.



 
 
 
Materials:
 
Cartridges:
Martha Stewart All Occasion Cake Art for the circle cut @ 3 1/2 in.
Strech your Imagination for the pumpkin cut @ 1 1/2 in.
buttons
Rhinestones from Queen & co.
recollection glitter paper
celebrate stamp is from Studio G
Swiss Dots embossing folder
Peachy Keen Stamps: PK-550 pumpkin faces
Copic - Pure Pink
White gel pen
pop - up foam squares
Martha Stewart scoring board
Rossett cut at 1 in.
 
Challenges:
 
 
Theme: Anything Halloween
 
Theme: Use buttons
 
Theme: Trick or Treat + a die cut or punch 
 
Theme:  The gh' oul times ( Anything halloween)
 
 
 
 
 
Thank you stopping by!
 

Tuesday, October 2, 2012

Die Cuttin' Divas "Sketch" Challenge

Hello crafty friends,

Its time for another Die Cuttin' Divas Challenge. Last weeks projects were amazing. I hope you will come and join our fun challenge this week.

 
 
Theme:  Sketch
 



Our sponsor is our Dt member
She is giving away a Cuttlebug Folder and some Fall ribbon
 
 
Guest Diva
 
 
 
For my project today I made a Thanksgiving card. I really love the way it turn out. I hope you like it.
 
 
 
Materials:
 
 
Cartridges used:
Created a Critter for the Turkey cut at 2.25 in. & leaf cut at 1 in.
Once Upon a Princess for the oval tag cut at 1.25 in.
Patterned paper is from Colorbok - earth tone
Bling
Brown ribbon
cardstock
Sentiment: " Happy Thanksgiving" is from My Craft Spot Happy Thanksgiving Stamp set
Swiss Dots embossing folder
 
 
Challenges:
 
Theme: Use ribbon or twine 
 
 
Theme: Embossing
 
Theme: Anything Goes
 
Theme: Anything Goes
 
Theme: Use atleast once leaf and or bling
 
 
 
Thank for stopping by and leaving your sweet comments. Please don't forget to visit the rest of the DT.
 
Have a happy crafty day!




Friday, September 28, 2012

GIVEAWAY ALERT!!

Hello my crafty friends,

I have some wonderful giveaway that I found and would love to share with you all.

First one is:

My Crafting Channel 500 Follower Giveaway!!

Her goal is to reach 500 followers and when she does she will be giving away......

 
 
Xyron Creatopia 3501-05-00
Multi Function Crafting Machine
 
 


                                                 
 
 
Second one is:
 
 
There goal is to reach 500 followers and when they do they will be giving away a........
 
 
 

Craftin Desert Divas



So make sure you head on over to their blog and help them reach their goal.


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

Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Die Cuttin' Divas Challenge "Elephants"

Hello crafty friends,


It's time for another Die Cuttin' Divas Challenge. Last weeks projects were amazing!! I hope you will come and join our FUN challenge this week.


Theme: Elephant
( create a project using an elephant )
 
Elephant Appreciation Day was declared  beginning of 1996 by WillHeart Productions to celebrate the elephant
 
When: September 22
 
Origin of Elephant Appreciation Day
 
Mission Media Inc. created in 1996, largely because elephants are.....large. ( and a whole lot of other great things) The founder Wayne Hepburn, received a paperweight of elephants on parade from his daughter as a gift. he became fascinated by them. He amassed a huge collection of elephant books and paraphernalia. His fascination and love of elephants, led to creation of this day so you and I can stop and enjoy this huge, and lumbering beast.
 
 
Sponsor
( Will provide a choice of  Cricut or Card Magazine, September 2012 issue, and a Megan Elizabeth Sparkle light set. )
 
Guest Divas
 
 
&
 
 
 
For my project today I made a gift tag. I like to have some made for when ever I might need them. This one  is for a boy baby shower.
 

 
 
Materials:
 
Cartridges:
Once Upon a Princess for the tag, cut at 3.25 and 3 in.
Sugar and Spice for the elephant, cut at 2 in.
Pattern paper is from Creative Imaginations
Tim Holtz Distress Ink Broken China
Cardstock is form my scraps
Peachy Keen Stamps: PK-504A 1/2" Funshine Faces side view
KAndrew stamps " To & From"
Pop dots
 
 Challenge:
My Craft Spot
Theme: Wild about you
 
Thank you for stopping by and leaving your sweet comments. Please don't forget to visit the rest of the DT and check out their great project.
 
 
Have a happy crafty day!!


Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Die Cuttin Divas "Color Challenge"

Hello my crafty friends,

It's time for another Die Cuttin' Divas challenge. We had some great projects entered last week.  I hope you will come and join our challenge this week.

 
 
 
Theme:  Color Challenge ( use your local school or favorite college team's colors.)
 
 
Sponsor
 
 
Guest Diva
 
 
 
 
For my project today I made a layout for my daughter's scrapbook. I am so behind on it lol This picture was taken on her first year of preschool. She was just getting over a cold so she doesn't look so happy. I hope you like it.
 

Lincoln Elementary
School colors are Red, Black & White
School mascot is a leopard
 
Materials:
Cartridge: Locker Talk
Preschool cut @ 3 1/2 in.
Crayons cut @ 3 in.
Stickers: Provo Craft School Rules
leopard paper is from me & my Big ideas
Martha Stewart ABC 123 punch
Peachy Keen P-K 493 Everyday Characters face
White gelly roll pen
Scotch pop-up foam squares
 
 
Thank you for stopping by and leaving your sweet comments. Please don't forget to visit the rest of the DT members.
 
Have a happy crafty day!!
 
 


Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Die Cuttin Divas "Sketch Challenge with a twist"

Hello my crafty friends,

I hope everyone had a great weekend. I sure did! I had some family time and I also celebrated my 12 yr Anniversary on Sunday. We went to Hollywood for the day and did some walking to see the Stars. We  went to Hollywood Wax Museum, which of course we took lots of pic with famous people lol. We also went Ripley's Believe It or Not and also Guinness World Records. So we sure did have a great time. O.k. now for my post lol

It's time for another Die Cuttin' Divas Challenge! Last weeks projects were amazing!! I hope you will come and join our fun challenge this week.

 
 
Theme: Sketch with a twist ( Back to school theme)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sponsor:
 
Will provide a Bowmaker & 4 yards of ribbon in color of winner's choice
 
 
Guest Diva
Shirl
 
 
For my project today I made a 11 by 8 1/2 layout.  I hope you like my layout.
 
 
Materials:
Yellow cardstock 11 by 8 1/2
number paper is from: me & my Big ideas
orange twine
Cartridges:
 All Mixed Up for circles with numbers cut @ 1 in.
Makin' the Grade for #1 student cut @ 1 1/2 in.
chipboard tag
jewels
 
 
 
 
 
Thank you for stopping by and leaving your sweet comments. Please don't forget to stop by and check out all the DT projects.
 
Have a happy crafty day!!

Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Die Cuttin Divas " Recipe Challenge"

Hello my crafty friends,


It's time for another Die Cuttin' Divas challenge. Last weeks projects were amazing!! I hope you will come and join our fun challenge this week.

 
Theme: Recipe challenge
Use Twine, pop dots & 3 buttons
 
 
 
Sponsor
 
 
 
Guest Diva
Tara B
from
 
 
For my project today its another mini layout for the mini album I'm working on. I hope you will like it.
 


 
 
Materials:
 
mini layout: 51/4 by 7 1/4
Cartridge: Hello Kitty Greetings
cake cut @ 5 in.
paper is from: Sandy Lions Hello Kitty Gardens
Happy Birthday embossing folder
Stickles: xmas red, lavender, diamond
Stampin Up! buttons
Twine
pop dots
memento black tuxedo ink
Violet ink pad
Sentiment: " Celebrate" is from K Andrews Sweet July stamp set
Peachy Keen Stamps: PK-641 Princess faces
 


Challenges:

Little Scrap Pieces Fun friday Challenge
Theme: use bling, glitter, pearls, stickles

DL.ART Happy Birthday Linky Party

DL.ART Thanful Thursday
Theme: use flowers or a 3D flower on your project

Peachy Keen Sketch challenge #32




Getting Cricky
Theme: DT entry

 
Thank you all for stopping by and leaving your sweet comments. Please stop by the rest of the DT and leave them some sweet crafty comments.
 
 
Have a happy crafty day!!


Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Die Cuttin Divas "Color Challenge"

Hello crafty friends,


It's time for another Die Cuttin' Divas challenge. Last weeks projects were amazing. I hope you will come and join our fun challenge this week.


Theme: Color challenge
(use the colors Yellow, Orange, Purple & Grey)



Sponsor
The Cutting Cafe



Guest Diva
Jessica S


For my project today is another mini layout for the mini envelope album I'm working on for my niece.
I hope you will like this one too.





Materials:
Envelope size: 51/4 by 71/4
Cartridge: Hello Kitty Greetings
Butterfly & gift cut @ 3in.
Designer paper from Colorbok
Jewels
Prima flowers
Purple ribbon
Gelly pen for stitching
embossing folder: Tiny bubbles & Happy Birthday



Thank you for stopping by and leaving me your sweet comments. Please don't forget about the rest of the DT.

Have a happy crafty day!!



Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Die Cuttin Divas " Aviation" Challenge

Hello my crafty friends,

It's time for another Die cuttin' Divas challenge. Last weeks projects were amazing. I hope you will join our fun challenge.


Theme: Create a project with an airplane, glider, or helicopter for any occasion

National Aviation Day is observed in the United States on August 19th each year to celebrate the history and development of the aviation.  It coincides with the birthday of Orville Wright, who together with his brother Wilbur, made significant contribution to powered flight.


Sponsor
Designs on Cloud 9


Guest Diva
Adrian


For my project I made a two mini layout for the mini envelope album I'm working on for my niece. Like I said on my last post, she loves Hello Kitty so all of the mini album will have the Kitty on it lol. I hope you guys like what I have created.







Materials
Cartridges used: Hello Kitty Greetings for Hello Kitty cut @ 4in.
Forever Young for tag cut @ 2 in.
Create a Critter for clouds cut @ 2 in.
Swirl embossing folder
Tim Holtz Distress ink: Broken China
Stickles: Diamond & Lavender
Jewels
Sentiment is from Inkadinkado Best Wishes
paper from Inspirational Memories
Twine
Violet ink pad



Challenges


Theme: Use bling


Thank you for stopping by and leaving me your sweet comments. I love to read them. Please don't forget to visit the rest of the DT and leave them a sweet comment too!

Have a happy crafty day!!

Tuesday, August 7, 2012

Die Cuttin Divas "Sketch Challenge with a twist"

Hello my crafty friends,

It's time for another Die Cuttin' Diva's challenge. Last weeks projects were amazing and we had so many entries! I hope you will come and join our fun challenge this week.


Theme:  Sketch with a twist
(use the sketch and it has to be kids related.)
August 5th is kids National day....Kids National day was created on 1994 by KidsPeace,
a 130 years old National children charity, to encourage the adults spend more meaningful time with their kids.






Sponsor
Verve Stamps
$25.00 gift certificate


For my project today I made the front cover to a mini envelope album I'm working on. I've seen Youtube tutorials on this mini and I just had to give it a try. I will be working on my mini and will be sharing with you all my progress and then show you when its all done. I'm making this mini album for my niece. She love Hello Kitty so I will be making this for her b-day. I hope you will like it.

Materials:
Envelope size: 51/4 by 7 1/4
purple mat cut @ 5 by 7 in.
Hello Kitty Garden paper cut @ 4 1/4 by 6 1/4 in.
Cartridge: Hello Kitty Greetings
Hello Kitty cut @ 5 in.
Jewels
Embossing flower folder
Violet ink pad
pop dots
Sentiment: K Andrews Sweet July stamp set


Challenges:

DL.Art Birthday hop challenge

DL.ART Thankful Thursday Linky Party

Little Scrap Pieces: Fun Friday challenge
Theme:  Happy Birthday

Go Fish Challenge
Theme: use either a circle or a triangle shape

Thank you for stopping by and leaving your sweet comments.
Please don't forget to visit the rest of the DT and leave them some sweet comments

Have a happy crafty day!