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

Thank you so much for stopping by!!

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!

Thank you so much for stopping by!

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

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

13 Nights of Halloween Day 5

I didn't get to post this last night because I finished WAY too late. I stayed up until almost 2 AM finishing this little sucker. Man, if that's not dedication I don't know what is! =P



I cut the bag from Plantin Schoolbook. The layers were cut from Mini Monograms. I did some paper piecing for the little witch (isn't she cute?). And then tied it all up in a bow.

I'm thinking about what I should do for my treat bags this year, so you'll probably see a couple more. Although this one came out pretty darn cute (gotta love that purple and green) I will probably not be replicating it. =(


Thank you so much for taking a look!!

Plantin Schoolbook, Mini Monograms
Paper by Paper Studio, Recollections, Coredinations
Stamp from Michael's $$ Bin
Stickles!!