I Woof You!

On to the next V-day card!

My niece is in love with pets but unfortunately cannot have one.  So I thought this little pooch would be perfect for her Valentine's card. I am loving that paper by Pebbles.  Hearts and kraft colored paper...what more could you ask for?



Pooch from Sweethearts Cricut cartridge
Paper by Pebbles and Recollections
Alpha stickers - Cosmo Cricket Tiny Type
Stickles

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How Wonderful Life Is...

TGIF!

I am so happy it's Friday.  I will just spend the weekend unwinding, catching up on some TV shows and catching up on some rest.  Oh, how I love lazy weekends!!

I finally got a start on my Valentine's cards.  I love this sentiment on the Yours Truly element sticker sheet.  I think it's perfect to send to my nina (Godmother).  This sticker sheet was full of sentiments that I adore so you will, of course, be seeing more of them.



I tried my hand at mixing pattern papers and I'm not sure how well I did.  I also tried to keep it simple.  I'm not sure yet how I really feel about it but it's really starting to grow on me.  Especially with that sticker!

Paper by Echo Park and card base by Papertrey Ink
Sticker by Echo Park
Heart Punch by Fiskars

Thank you so much for stopping by!  Hope you have a fabulous weekend!! =)

2012 First!!

I can't believe this is the first crafty thing I've done in 2012.  And one of my resolutions was to make at least one thing a week.  But a new job has been killing me lately and I just haven't been up to playing with my Cricut.  And I got some new things for Christmas, too!! =(

My niece did a really good job this semester by bringing home all good grades.  So, I decided to make her a little treat.  I got this idea from Alex over at You Had Me At Craft.  Except I made this little beaut with an 8 1/2 x 11" piece of black card stock.  It's real simple, but real cute.  It was looking a little bit blah, but I added some Stickles to it and dressed it up a bit.  I know it's not much but I was so happy to be making something with my hands (finally!), so I'm happy with how it came out.




Card stock by Recollections
"You Rock" from Stamping Solutions Cricut Cartridge
Stars from Plantin Schoolbook
Twine from Doodlebug
Stickles

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Almost done with Christmas!

I've been a busy little elf!!  I thought I was almost done with Christmas but things just keep popping up.  I hate doing things last minute, but that's just how I roll.

The challenge over at BBTB2 was to use a tag from Winter Frolic.  I may be a little late in posting this since they have already got their new challenge up, but I couldn't resist not playing along.  I love all the tag cuts from Winter Frolic!!

My first project is a gift card box.  I don't like just giving gift cards in a card...I like to make them a little bit special.  This box cut from Tags, Bags, Boxes and More was just perfect.

 

Front/Back

Winter Frolic, TBBM cartridges
Paper by Recollections and Paper Studio
Glitter paper from Target and Jo-Ann
Stamps by Echo Park


I thought I was done with Christmas cards but my boyfriend's mom asked me to make just one more for her.

 
Winter Frolic cartridge
Paper by Echo Park, Recollections and Paper Studio
Stamp by Echo Park
Twine by Doodlebug

And then she needed a gift bag.  I had this plain kraft bag and decided to alter it a bit.


Winter Frolic cartridge
Paper by Recollections

I wish I could say I was done with Christmas, but I have some things left to make. Ay yi yi!! I'm just kidding! I love Christmas crafts. And I'll be sad when it's all done and over with! =(

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Also, I hope everyone has a very Merry Christmas!!!  May your holiday be filled with Love, Happiness and Family!

Sandy Claws

I am sad to say that this is my last Christmas card. I was sad because I was thinking that all of my Christmas crafting was done, but I need to make a couple of other things still.  So Christmas is not over just yet!!! =) 





It seems like something is missing but I was crunched for time. I am still very happy with how it turned out. I know my family will love it.

It's been real fun making my holiday cards this year. I made them last year, too, but this year, I am very proud of how much time and thought went into each card. Last year, I made a couple of designs and mass produced. But my goal this year was to make each card special and unique. And I did just that. I am really excited to see what I can accomplish next year!!

Santa from Simply Charmed
Paper by Recollections, Echo Park, DCWV
Glitter paper from Target
Martha Stewart border punch
Sticker by Echo Park
Alpha stickers by K&Company

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Jingle Bells

I needed an elegant Christmas card to send to my Abuela in Mexico.  Elegant isn't really my style.  Mine is more fun, bright and cheery.  In my book, Gold, is the epitome of elegance.  So, I knew I needed to incorporate the color in my card.



I am loving the gold on gold.  FYI, this look is absolutely delicious when wrapping gifts.  Use gold wrapping paper and tie it all up with some gold ribbon.  Hello, beautiful!!!

Bells from Christmas Solutions
Tag from Alphalicious
Paper from Recollections, DCWV and Gold Paper from Target
Ribbon from Jo-Ann
Sentiment by Echo Park


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Feliz Navidad

I absolutely adored the color combo chosen over at ColorQ:

Isn't it just pretty???  Once I saw it, I knew I had to play along.

Here's a really simple and easy card I whipped up for my in-laws.



Christmas Solutions Cricut cartridge
Divine Swirls Cuttlebug folder
Paper by Recollections
Ribbon from Hobby Lobby
Glitter Alpha Stickers by K&Company

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Have a Holly, Jolly Christmas!!

As I mentioned before, I am on a serious budget.  I mean, s-e-r-i-o-u-s. Can you believe it has been almost a month since I have stepped foot in Jo-ann, Michaels, or Hobby Lobby?  Oh, the humanity!!  I am having serious withdrawals here. Anyway....

I did happen to splurge on a couple of things before I went on said budget.  For instance, my yummy Doodlebug Christmas twine.  So pretty, so colorful, how could I not resist? And then there was Echo Park.  I was really adamant about not spending a single penny on paper this year, but after seeing the Holly Jolly line, it was love at first sight.  I absolutely love the prints and the colors.  I mean, seriously, could Echo Park do no wrong?  I am in awe of all of their lines but this one has to be the funnest. I forget what the point of my story is.  Really, there's none.  I just wanted you to know about my deep, sincere and unconditional love for Echo Park.

Oh wait!!  Here's my point.  I made 2 cards using paper and stickers from Echo Park.  I know I used some of these supplies in my previous Holiday card posts, but these two hold a special place in my heart.  And I'm not sure why.   Maybe, because they have 2 of my most favorite ingredientses (I love the way Teresa Giudice says this).  Nope, make that 3 (I see stickles!!).  Or maybe because I really thought outside of the box to come up with these ideas.  Whatever the reason, these are two little lovelies that I am pretty happy with.

Lover #1


Lover #2


Sorry about all of the gushing over my OWN creations. LOL It's all in good fun! I'm not really that egotistical. =)

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A Stocking Full of...Money!

And that's just what my nephew is getting.  Well, not a stocking, but a money holder with a stocking on it.  Close enough!  He is 2000 miles away so it is hard to keep up with what toys and games he has.  So, I just send him money to spend as he pleases.  I think he is pretty happy with that arrangement.



This stocking came out so cute, I had to duplicate it and slap it onto a holiday card (as seen on my previous post).  There's just something about tiny gifts tied up with twine that kills me.  Oh yeah, and glitter.  I am a sucker for all the glittery stuff.  And I couldn't help adding it to my stocking and candy cane.


Winter Frolic
Paper by Recollections and Echo Park
Twine by Doodlebug
Corrugated Alphas by Jillibean Soup (I love, love, LOVE the look of corrugated kraft paper!!)
Stickles
Cuttlebug Divine Swirls

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Christmas Card Galore

I was able to get back to crafting sooner than I thought.  I really need to get my holiday cards out by today so I kept my hands super busy the past couple of days.  The fruits of my labor:

Next year, I will need to invest in some sentiment stamps. I'm on a budget and I tried not to buy one thing for my holiday cards. And I succeeded (with the exception of some Doodlebug twine and some Echo Park goodness), but using the same sentiment stamps got a bit redundant. All in all, I do love how they all turned out. I do have a bit more to make, but those will come later.

Thank you so much for looking!

Cartridges used: Winter Frolic and Simply Charmed
Card Bases by Paper Studio
Paper by Echo Park, Recollections, DCWV
Stamps by Echo Park and Happy Holidays stamp from Michael's $ bin
House stickers by Echo Park, Tree sticker by MAMBI
Cuttlebug Folders: Divine Swirl, Swiss Dots, Seeing Spots
Stickles
Twine by Doodlebug
Ribbon from Hobby Lobby

Peachy Keen Sketch Challenge 66

The minute I saw the cute little reindeer on the Holly Jolly sticker sheet, I was in love. He's such a cutie and I just had to use him for my card! I used Peachy Keen's sketch for this card.


What a handsome guy!!

Paper and sticker by Echo Park
Card base by Paper Studio
Ribbon from Hobby Lobby
Sentiment (??? it's so old, I can't remember)
Stickles

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Holly Jolly Christmas Cards

I just started my Christmas cards.  3 down, a gazillion to go.  I'm the biggest procrastinator and I've been meaning to craft and craft and craft until I have all the cards I need, but so much has been happening that I just haven't had the chance.  So this year, fast and simple is going to be my go-to style.  Especially since I will be out of commission for about a week =(.  I seriously need to get the ball rolling.

This year I wanted to make each card I sent out different. My, aren't we being ambitious!  But I think I can do it and be finished with them and have them ready to go the week before Christmas!  A little late, but still on time. =)



Seems like a little too much dead space, but I still love how this one came out.

Paper by Recollections and Echo Park
Santa Clause and border sticker by Echo Park
Alpha stickers by KI Memories


Short, sweet and to the point!

Card stock by Recollections
Stickers by Echo Park
Twine by Doodlebug
Stickles

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A very Mousy Christmas!

They did it again!! Over at Bitten By the Bug 2, they put up a challenge I just couldn't resist.  The challenge was to use the mouse from the Meow cartridge, which sadly, I don't have =(.  But Create A Critter has a cutie mouse and I decided to go ahead and use that one.


Please excuse the shadows!

I made this into a money holder that I'm going to need for my nephews' Christmas gifts. It couldn't have come out any cuter!

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Create a Critter (mouse)
Doodlecharms (Tree and gift)
Plantin (hearts)
Paper by Echo Park and Recollections
Divine Swirls Cuttlebug Folder
Fiskars Border Punch
Twine by Doodlebug
Sentiment by Echo Park
Christmas Hat from Hobby Lobby
Stickles

Why, hello Mr. Snowman

I so wanted to play along with Jingle Belles but I just didn't get my card done in time =(. But, of course, that won't stop me from sharing it with you.

The challenge was to use a sticker on your Christmas card. I am loving the Echo Park Holly Jolly line...so many bright, happy colors. Just my style. My Christmas cards this year will probably all sport some Holly Jolly on them, so be prepared.  This card came out sweet and straight to the point.  Again, just my style. =)



Paper by Paper Studio and Echo Park
Stickers by Echo Park
Swiss Dots Cuttlebug Folder
Stickles!


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Gobble Gobble

My little niece liked the first door hanger that I made so I thought I'd make her one for Thanksgiving.

I was having trouble with this.  My crafter's block wasn't helping, either.  I really wanted to use pattern paper with a different turkey cut but it just wasn't meshing.  But my disaster turned into something way better.  I totally love how this turned out.  Especially the glitter accents (must buy more STICKLES!!).

Create A Critter cartridge
Paper by Recollections & Paper Studio
Fiskars border punch
Alpha stickers by Colorbok
Ribbon from Old Time Pottery (RIP)
Stickles

Thank you so much for looking!

Throwback Thursday Challenge - Happy Rainbow

Emma's challenge over at My Creative Time was to use a "kid-friendly" cartridge.  How much more kid friendly can you get with Create A Critter?

I am in love with rainbows.  They just make me happy =).  All the bright, happy colors remind me of little kiddies.  So, I decided to use one for this card.  I welded a couple of cuts together to make this little guy.  Add some bright pattern papers and you got yourself a very happy rainbow.



Create A Critter cartridge
Paper Studio and Target pattern paper
Twine from Doodlebug
Stamp by Studio G

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Happy Birthday

I was inspired by KinderStampO's Color It Monday post for this card. This goes out to my nephew for his 8th (ohmygosh, he's so old!!) birthday. I know he loves snakes and if I'm remembering right, he had a brown and green snake that he named "Brown and Green" (how original!). Hope he likes it!




Birthday Bash
Border punch by Fiskars
Paper by Recollections, Echo Park
Alpha Stickers by Echo park
Stickles

Thank you so much for taking a peek!

Baby Elephant

I needed to make a baby shower card and I also wanted to try out a challenge over at Peachy Keen.  Put two and two together and this is what you get!!




I know there's too much blue going on, but I couldn't find a pattern paper to work with. And the one I did like was NOT cooperating with my Cricut. You win some, you lose some. Still love how it came out. =)

Tag from Winter Frolic, Elephant from Zoobaloo
Paper by Papertrey Ink, Recollections, Paper Studio
Martha Stewart punch
Ribbon from Hobby Lobby
Pearl embellishments by Recollections
Making Memories Tiny Alpha Stickers
Peachy Keen Everyday Character Faces

Thank you so much for looking!!

13 Nights of Halloween #11, #12 & #13

Phew!  I finally made it!  I completed my 13 nights of Halloween.  It took longer than the original 13 nights, but here we are at the end.  I am kind of sad because after tonight Halloween is over.  I'll just have to start thinking about next year's Halloween! ;)

#11 Boo Banner

(How embarrassing...I see dust bunnies!)


Birthday Bash, Sesame Street Font, Doodlecharms, Simply Charmed
Paper by Recollections and Jo-ann Glitter paper
Ribbon from Hobby Lobby

#12 Be Very Afraid


Happy Hauntings, Indie Art
Paper by Recollections
Stickers by Rusty Pickle

#13 Let's eat some cake!


Paper by Coredinations
Twine by Doodlebug
I didn't have skewers so I used chopsticks.   Work with what you've got, right?

I've been wanting to make one of these lovelies for a while now.  My first attempt at a layer cake and it's not that bad.  I should have used more frosting.  Oh well, I'll remember that for next time. 

Thank you so much for taking a peek!   

And Happy Halloween!!! 

Witchy Poo - 13 Nights of Halloween #10

Boy, I was crazy getting myself into this challenge mess. The original plan was to do something crafty for 13 nights straight. Then it changed to just weekdays. Then life gets in the way and some nights, I just don't get a chance to get messy.

But I got a chance to get something done tonight. The challenge over at BBTB2 was to use the flying witch from Happy Hauntings.  Twist my arm, why dontcha??   Sure, I'll play along!! =)



I made my first ever door hanger. I went a little crazy and made it giant sized, but it still fits on a door knob and that's all that matters. It came out simple and sweet.  And check out all of that glittery goodness. 

Thank you so much for taking a look!!

Happy Hauntings, Tags Bags Boxes & More, Plantin Schoolbook, Sesame Street Font
Paper from Recollections, KI Memories, Target and Jo-ann
Sheer ribbon from Hobby Lobby