Blog Award!

I am so excited to get a blog award from my new friend Sandra @ 365 Days of Cricut with Sandra. 

Here are the rules:
1. Thank the person who sent it to you.
2. Tell 7 things about yourself.
3. Send this award to 15 bloggers.

Sandra thank you so much for sending this blog award to me.  I love it.  Everyone needs to go by and see Sandra.  She is very creative!!

1. I am owned by three beautiful/handsome cats.  Remember, you can't own cats, they own you.
2. I am the shortest human in my family.
3. I am over 50 years old.
4. I have a sister who is a wonderful teacher.
5. I have the BEST Mom in the world ... and all of my friends love her too!!
6. I love to dance and was an avid square dancers, petticoats and all.
7. I am third generation American and my heritage is German.

1. Janis http://pausedreamenjoy.blogspot.com
2. Mary http://cardztv.blogspot.com
3. Carri http://doubleclickconnections.blogspot.com/
4. Alex http://www.youhadmeatcraft.com/
5. Joy http://www.obsessedwithscrapbooking.com/
6. Cheryl http://cardsbycg.blogspot.com/
7. Georgiana http://carsonscricutcreations.blogspot.com/
8. Kristin http://pinkldycrafter.blogspot.com/
9. Chloe http://chloeandherclipons.blogspot.com/
10. Diane http://dianesplacetowaste.blogspot.com/
11. Pam http://simply-pam.blogspot.com/
12. Lauren B. http://laurenscreative.blogspot.com/
13. Ruby http://paper-junkie.blogspot.com/
14. Julie K http://jk-littlebitofbling.blogspot.com/
15. Tristan http://tristans-time-4-craftin.blogspot.com/

There that does it.  I have completed my task.  Now I just need to let all of these 15 wonderful crafters know of their new award/assignment.

Blessings and Happy Crafting,
Belinda

Flower Note

This next card was created quickly so I could post (as in mail) it today.  Very quick and easy since I make extra cuts when I am playing around with a new cartridge.  This is one of the first cuts I made with the Hello Kitty Greeting cart.  Just love the cheerfulness of this flower.

Design details:
Size:  A2
CS:  white, black, bright yellow, medium pink, and medium green (The Paper Company)
PP:  green gingham (Frances Meyer)
Sticker:  Bee (Dollar Store - Greenbrier International, Inc)
Stamp:  Just a Note (Stampendous)
Ink:  Black (Fiskars)
Tool:  Large Scallop Scissors (unknown)
Hello Kitty Greetings - Flower (pg 47) cut at 3" (I think)

This will be entered in the following challenges:
Pause Dream Enjoy - Pink, Black, White (primary focus)
Digis by Phooka #6 - Flower Power
Kaboodle Doodles #60 - Spring
Creative Cutter Room - Looks Like Spring

That is all for tonight.  All of the kitties in this house are saying their last meow's.

Blessings and Happy Crafting,
Belinda

WOW!!!!

Another late night here in the cat house.  The kitties are roaming and so is their momma ... in the crafting room that is!  I have two friends who have done something that is WOW worthy, so I created them cards that say just that ... WOW! 

This is the first of the two cards.

Design details
Size:  3-1/2" x 5"
CS:  White (The Paper Company)
PP:  Orange Gingham, Multi Stripe and Teal Mosaic (DCWV Flower Shower stack)
Ink:  Creamy brown, Chestnut roan and Dark brown (Colorbox fluid chalk)
Stamp:  Congratulations (All Year Greetings - Fiskars)
Pen:  1.0mm Energel (Pentel)
Adhesive:  ATG and Foam tape (Scotch)
Cricut Wild Card - WOW, card and punctuation (pg 60) cut at 3-1/2"

Design details:
All the same as above except the only ink used in this project is Dark brown.

This card will be entered into Paper Cutz Challenge #84 - Use 3 patterned papers.

I had a great time making these two cards.  This was my first experience with the Wild Card cart. 

Blessings and Happy Crafting,
Belinda

Hoppy Birthday Plaid

Last one for the evening!

This cutie is on a lovely plaid.  I just love this paper.  Wish I had more of it.  This was purchased about 15 years ago.  I have hoarded it and using it sparingly for various projects. 

This is entered in the Fantabulous Cricut #53 - Looks Like Spring challenge.

Design details:
Size:  A2
CS:  white, black, medium pink, light pink, medium green and light purple (The Paper Company)
PP:  Pastel Plaid (Doodlebug Design, Inc.)
Accent:  Pink glitter foam sticker (Dollar Store - Greenbrier International, Inc.)
Ribbon:  Lilac (Making Memories)
Tool:  Large Scallop scissors (unknown)
Font:  Malihini Cuban [Bitstream and Font Diner (www.fontdiner.com/ROE)]
Create a Critter Bunny (pg 26) cut at 3-1/2"
Create a Critter Flower (pg 26) cut at 2-1/2"

Thanks for peeking and Happy Crafting!
Belinda

Bunny Birthday

It's me again!

This cutie was made with another extra bunny I had created.  He is bringing a present to the happy receipent of this cute card.  Another birthday wish with a springy look.

This will be entered in the following challenges:
Flaunt It Friday - Bunny with present
Sentimental Sundays #48 - Cute and Cuddly + Sentiment

Design details:
Size:  A2
CS:  white, black, medium pink, light pink and medium green (The Paper Company)
PP:  green gingham (Frances Meyer), pink/green floral plaid (DCWV Spring Stack) and green polka dot (Colorbok - Pastel Garden)
Ribbon:  pink (Offray)
Adhesives:  ATG (Scotch) and 2 Way Glue (Zig - EK Success)
Font: Malihini Cuban [Bitstream and Font Diner (http://www.fontdiner.com/)]
Create a Critter Bunny (pg 26) cut at 3-1/2"
Create a Critter Present (pg 27) cut at 1-1/2" (I altered by cutting off the bow and adding a ribbon bow)

Happy Crafting,

Hoppy Birthday!

Hello all,

I made a few extra bunnies when I made my last card.  So I have been putting together new creations.  This cutie is Pink, Green and White.  I think he is precious.  Since I made this as a birthday card and not an Easter I included a flower.

This will be entered in the following challenges:

Throwback with Emma - Something Green

Cricut Cardz Challenge #67 - Spring Pink/Green/White

Pile It On #13 - Cutie Patootie

Design details

Size:  A2

CS:  White, Black, Medium Pink, Light Pink, and Medium Green (The Paper Company)

PP:  Green Gingham (Frances Meyer) and Pink/Green Floral Plaid (DCWV Spring Stack)

Accent:  Glitter foam sticker (Dollar Store - Greenbrier International, Inc.) and Pink Square brad (unknown)

Font:  Malihini Cuban [Bitstream and Font Diner (www.fontdiner.com)]

Adhesives:  ATG (Scotch), 2 Way Glue (Zig - EK Success) and 3d Foam Squares (Thermoweb)

Tool: Large Scallop Scissors (unknown)

Create a Critter Bunny (pg 26) cut at 3-1/2"

Create a Critter Flower (pg 26) cut at 2-1/2"

Thanks for peeking and blessings to you,

Belinda

So many eggs, so little time ...

It is a late night here in the cat house.  We all got a late start resulting in a late night.  Some cats are night 'owls', but not mine.  They are sacked out around me waiting for me to go to bed.  Just had to make a post!

I created this cutie for a Mary's Bunny Challenge week at Cardz TV.  Got my new Stretch Your Imagination cart in today and put it to use right away on this card.

I just love that green floral background paper.  Don't know where or when I picked that up, but I am loving that.  Wish I had a whole boat load of that.  It is perfect for springy or garden cards.  Will have to be on the lookout for something similar.

Design details:
Size:  A2
CS:  white, pink, medium pink, dark pink, light purple and tan (The Paper Company)
PP:  Fesita (yellow - don't remember the maker), Pastel Stripe (stash), Green dot (Colorbok - Pastel Garden), Green floral (MOD) and Pastel Checkers (Debbie Mum for Creative Imaginations)
Ribbon:  Polka Dot (Hobby Lobby)
Glitter Glue:  Hot pink (Studio G)
Pen:  Black 1.0mm Roller Ball (Pentel)
Font:  Malihini Cuban BTN [Bitstream, Inc. and Font Diner (www.fontdiner.com/ROE)]
Adhesive:  ATG (Scotch), 2 Way Glue (Zig - EK Success) and Foam tape (Darice)
Scissors:  Large Scallop (unknown)
Stretch Your Imagination - Bunny/Egg, and extra eggs (pg 67) cut at 3-1/2"
Create a Critter - Grass (pg45) cut at 1"

Happy Crafting,
Belinda

Happy Spring!

Happy Spring everyone!

Today we have had the windows open again.  My fur-babies are having a blast running from window to window.  Tonight they are trying to catch the geckos that are running up and down the screens.  They are such a hoot ... the fur-babies and the geckos.

Well here is a card that is very springy.  Had a ton of fun putting this one together.

Challenges:
BBTB2 Challenge - Paisley Dachshund.
Amber's Crafts and Stuff - Challenge #2 Use Die Cuts
Chloe and Her Clip on Koalas - Something that has a smile or makes someone else smile

Design details:
Size:  A2
CS:  white, black, yellow, medium pink, medium purple, lt purple, red and lime green (The Paper Company)
PP:  Grass/Cloud (DCWV Spring Stack)
Accents:  Opal Glitter Glue (JoAnn's)
Adhesive:  ATG (Scotch) and 2 Way Glue (Zig - EK Success)
Font:  Crazy Girls Blond BTN Lt [Bitstream and Font Diner (http://www.fontdiner.com/ROE)]
Paisley Dachshund with hoop (pg 34) cut at 3"
Create a Critter Ladybug (pg 62) cut at 1/2"
Cricut Sampler Butterfly (pg 44) cut at 1-3/4", 2-1/4" and 2-3/4"

Happy Crafting and Happy Spring!!!
Belinda

Bloom!

Good afternoon my friends,

Getting a late start today.  It is a beautiful day here.  Sun is shining, the temp is moderate and the birds are singing.  Of course, that makes my fur-babies very active.  They will sleep good tonight for all this 'bird-watching' activity.

This card is smaller than I normally make.  It is 3-1/2" x 4-7/8".  Great for a quick note.

Challenges
OWH Stars and Stamps #61 - follow sketch
A Spoon Full of Sugar - Ribbon, Pearls/Rhinestones and Flowers
 Design details:
CS:  white, yellow, blue, medium pink and medium green (The Paper Company)
PP:  Bloom (DCWV - Spring Stack) and (SEI - chick-a-doo - birdie's buddies)
Ribbon:  Easter 2011 Flowers (Hobby Lobby)
Accents:  Green Rhinestones (Darice)
Create a Critter - Butterfly (pg 69) cut at 3"
Cricut Classic Font - BLOOM (Chunky - pgs 29, 39, 40 and 42) cut at 3/4"
 Happy Crafting,
Belinda

Sweet Ewe!

Last card for the night.  Have been busy today.  This is a real cutie.

Design details:
Size: A2
CS: White, turquoise, black, light and medium gray (The Paper Company)
PP:  Lime Funky Swirl (Making Memories)
Ink:  Prussian Blue (Colorbox)
Ribbon:  Easter Polka Dot (Hobby Lobby)  Got this on sale for 1/2 price.  It only cost 50 cents.
Adhesives:  Glue Dots, 2 Way Glue pen (Zig - EK Success) and ATG (Scotch)
Punch:  Threading Water (Fiskars)
Create a Critter Lamb (pg 71) cut at 2-1/2"

I entered this into Card Patterns #107 challenge.

Thanks for stopping by,
Belinda

Merci

Hello again and Happy Wednesday,

I love the clean colors of Blue, Yellow and White.  Those are the colors of this next little card.

I tried something new on this card.  I colored the heart above Merci with a pen.  It still allows the glitter to show through.  That is pretty cool, huh?  Another thing, on the Asters since there is now shadow feature on this card I made my own shadow by cutting the Aster singly and layering behind the Aster border found on the Bonus button.

Guess what???? ...... I finally broke another cart to use ... Yippee!!

Design details
Size: A2
CS:  white (The Paper Company), yellow (Colorbok - pastel stack) and blue from stash
PP:  yellow floral (Colorbok - pastel pack)
GP:  pale yellow (DCWV Flower Shower Glitter Mat Stack)
Accents:  blue rhinestones (Bling - EK Success)
Chalk: blue (Inkadinkado - Bold Brights)
Ink: Pure Blue Calligraphy (Zig - EK Success)
Adhesives: ATG (Scotch), 2 Way Glue (Zig - EK Success) and Create a Sticker 150 (Xyron)
Create a Critter - Merci (pg 36) cut at 1-3/4"
Cricut Sampler - Aster (pg 24) cut at 1-1/2" (white).  This is also found in Walk in My Garden
Cricut Sampler - Aster Bonus (same page makes a border - yellow) cut at 1-1/4".  This is also found in Walk in My Garden
 This card is entered in the following challenges:
Sentimental Sundays - Sentiment is the main focus
Pile It On - #12 Pearls, Rhinestones and Bling, Oh My!

Blessings and Happy Crafting,
Belinda

Hobby Lobby Haul 3-22-11

Yesterday (3-22), Mom and I went to Hobby Lobby.  They are having a sale (50% off on Easter crafts and Scrapbooking embellishments, paper, etc.).  Everything in this picture was 50% off.  There is a 4 pack of glitter glue with fine tip (WooHoo!), felt flowers with embellies, wooden embellies, and more.  The Easter eggs in the long packs are like those by Jolie; I bought the last two packages on this one.  I was hoping to increase my brad and rhinestone stash.  Only brads that I did not have were the pastels in round so I picked these up too.  Rhinestone stock was depleted a bit.  I was wanting some colored rhinestones in multi-packs.  Only one was available and was the colors I have plenty of.  Hopefully I will be able to increase this at the Joann's sale this weekend with my 25% off entire purchase (including sale items). 

Well it is time to get back to crafting!

Playing with frogs

Good morning my friends,

One of the first items I made with my Cricut was the Create a Critter frog.  My DH immediately wanted it and named him Desmond.  Well, I made several frogs for Valentine cards.  He asked that I make his Valentine with a frog too.  He named that one Raymond.  Sunday I was fooling around with the Paisley cart and made a few more frogs.  Here are the results.

This first batch are Kyle (green) and Milton (spotty).  Kyle is the name DH came up with.  I named the other frog Milton because he was such a snazzy dresser.

These two are Bella and princess Cecelia.  I came up with the name Bella (she has pink glitter glue on her tummy).  And then there is princess Cecelia (DH named her) with her golden glittered crown.  He laughed like crazy over Cecelia's arms being flung wide. 

Design details:
Kyle (1st frog)
CS - Black, medium green and medium blue (The Paper Company)
PP - Blue/brown/green stripe (DCWV Spring Stack)
Milton (2nd frog)
CS - Black (The Paper Company)
PP - Blue/brown/green stripe and circle with stars (DCWV Spring Stack)
Bella (3rd frog)
CS - Medium pink (The Paper Company)
PP - Lime Funky Swirls (Making Memories) and Pink stripe and dots (Colorbok Pastel Garden)
Pink glitter glue (Studio G)
All three above created with Paisley (pg 36) cut at 3"
Princess Cecelia (4th frog)
CS - Black (The Paper Company)
PP - Pink dots and Green dots (Colorbok - Pastel Garden)
GP - Gold (DCWV Flower Shower Glitter Mat Stack)
Paisley (pg 35) cut at 3"
Adhesive for all ATG (Scotch) and 2 Way Glue (Zig - EK Success)
 Too much fun!!!

Blessings and Happy Crafting,
Belinda

Owl Hugs

Good morning,

The clock just clicked past midnight.  I am really playing too late to night.  Whew!  I will be tired in when I get up.

I made this card for my Aunt Sister.  I love sending her cards.  She is nearing 90 and one of my favorite aunts.  She is my mother's oldest sister.  One of the sweetest people I know.

Design details:
Size A2
Card stock - Ivory, brown, orange, light tan and light blue (The Paper Company); Light teal and dark teal (Bazzill)
Patterned paper - Blue floral and yellowish ecru vine (Provo Craft); Green (DCWV Flower Shower stack)
Accents - buttons (Foofala)
Adhesives - ATG gun (Scotch) 2 Way Glue (Zig)
Create a Critter Owl  and Branch (pg 25) cut at 2" (I think)
Font - Morning Limerick [Bitstream and Astigmatic (www.astigmatic.com/ROE)]

This card is entered in the following challenges:
Paper Playtime Challenge #41 - Pick 1 of 3 (I have completed all three ... Yippee!!!)

Until later ... blessings and happy crafting!
Belinda

Happy Helpers...well maybe not so much help!!!

I wanted to share my fur-babies from this past weekend.  I had opened the window in the office and it was quite the attraction for my trio of felines.  Here are a few pics.

This first pic if of Zach (left) and Lucy (right).  They are certainly bird-watching when Mom is not wanting them to post for a pic.

This pic is of Sophie (on top of table) and Zach (below table).  Sophie is my 'Q' girl.  When she swishes her tail it is always has a curl in the top.  Funniest thing I have seen.

This is baby Lu (short for Lucy).  She is her daddy's favorite sleeping partner ... other than mom that is.  She was raised with lots of handling and snuggling.  I think that is why she loves to curl up with just about anyone.

Thanks for taking the time to view my babies.

Blessings and happy crafting ...
Belinda

Your Stripes are Showing!!!

Happy Monday!!

Here is a cutie that I made for a friend this weekend.  I have had the Zebra made for a while.  When I make cuts I usually make several at a time and get them ready for other projects.  This is a great way for me to stay inspired for card making.  Also I can usually get three to six images cut from an 8-1/2" x 11" sheet of card stock. 

Here is the sentiment I put on the inside:
Your stripes are showing;
You are positively glowing!
It must be because you
   are on the right track,
And the Hot Cocoa Cuties
   have your back.
Card details:
Card stock - White, black, Light and Medium Gray (The Paper Company)
Patterned Paper - Pink stripe and Lime dots (Colorbook - Pastel Garden)
Accents - Green rhinestones (Bling - EK Success), Pink Glitter Glue (Studio G)
Font - Morning Limerick (Bitstream and Astigmatic - www.stigmatic.com/ROE)

This card is entered in the following challenges:
Pause Dream Enjoy - Fun Folds Challenge
Paper Playtime #41 - Pick 1 of 3 Challenge
Paper Cutz Challenge #83 - Any colors and any theme
Pile it On #12 - Pearls, Rhinestones and Bling, Oh My!
Card Creations and More So Saturday Challenge #5 - Z-fold or Tri-fold

Blessings and happy crafting,

You did it!

Hello all,

Could not wait to get this card finished and posted.  I think this little crab is so cute.  Am sending this to a friend who just passed a major milestone.  I think she will love this adorable crab.  I am so proud of her and her success!!  Well on to the card ...

Design details:
Card stock - Ivory, black, brown, gold, rust and teal (The Paper Company)
Patterned paper - Ivory dots (Foofala)
Stamp - You did it! (Fiskars Scrapboss set)
Ink - Prussian Blue (ColorBox)
Accents - Copper brads (Making Memories)
Font - TimeScrDLight (URW Software)
Dimensionals - 1/2" 3D foam squares (ThermoWeb)
Create a Critter Crab (pg 40) cut at 3"
Create a Critter Clam (pg 40) cut at 1"
Create a Critter Flag (pg 28) cut at 2-3/4"

Challenges entered:
Pause Dream Enjoy Fun Fold Challenge - Easel card
ABC Challenge Q is for Quote - Quote or sentiment on card
Creative Belli Blog #113 The letter "C" embellishment - Copper brads
Charisma Cardz Challenge #11 - Die cuts - Crab, Clam and Flag
Anything Goes Challenge Blog - Die cuts
My Grafico - Anything Goes

Blessings and Happy Crafting,
Belinda B.

Just for Ewe

Hello my bloggie friends,

It is another sunny day here in North Texas.  I am encouraged by this sunshine.  Today's posted is a 'springy' card I made with green and purple.  It also has a bit of turquoise.  I hope you enjoy this cute little lamb ... ugh, I mean EWE!

Oh did I mention that this is a Joy fold card.  I will be entering this into Janis' Fun Fold Card Challenge at Pause, Dream, Enjoy.  This is my first Joy fold card.  I think this is my new favorite fold and was quick and easy to make.   I will also be entering this into the challenge at Paper Playtime for choice #1 Purple and Green.
Challenge this card is entered in:
Pause, Dream, Enjoy - Fun Fold Card Challenge
Paper Playtime - Pick 1 of our 3 Challenge (#1 Purple and Green)
Charisma Cardz Challenge #11 - To 'Die' For (use a die cut)
Shelly's Images - Anything Goes

Design details:
Card stock - white, black, light and medium gray, light pink, turquoise and violet (The Paper Company)
Patterned paper - Purple/Green/Blue plaid and Purple two-tone plaid (DCWV Flower Shower stack)
Pen - Liquid Gel ink Black 1.0mm ball (Pentel, Inc.) - handwritten sentiment
Create a Critter Lamb (pg 71) cut at 2-1/2"
Create a Critter Phrase (pg 62) cut at 1" (I think) makes circle and scalloped circle
Pop Dots 1/4" (All Night Media - Plaid)

Until next time, Blessings and Happy Crafting!
Belinda

Deer bookmarks

This week I finished up some 'Deer' bookmarks for my mother's AWANA group.  They had a sleepover.  The theme for the sleepover was salvation and sharing Christ.  The girls made salvation braclets and shared a  skit about the salvation story.  There was much more fun to be had by the girls (21) and the leaders (9).  Mom had me make these cute bookmarks with verses that went along with the salvation theme and I threw a few in about the Christian journey.  Here is a pic of the two color-ways I used.

I entered this in K Andrews Simply Sundays All a Flutter

Design details:
Bookmark measuring 6" x 2"
Card stock - brown, light tan, gold, medium green, medium pink, and medium blue (The Paper Company)
Patterned paper - yellow floral and pink/green floral plaid (DCWV The Spring Stack)
Font - Morning Limerick BTN [Bitstream, Inc. & Astigmatic (www.astigmatic.com/ROE)]
Create a Critter Deer (pg 69) cut at 2", Butterfly2 cut at 3/4" and Grass (pg 45 accesory) cut at 1/2"

These were just too much fun to put together.  BTW, the girls loved them and the leaders loved them too!

More to come!

Fab Fun!

Another cutie!  I have had a great time creating these cuties.  Hope you enjoy them too!

Design details:
Card stock - White, black, light and medium gray, turquoise and light blue (The Paper Company)
Patterned paper - Yellow floral, Stripe (DCWV Flower Shower stack)
Ink - Broken China Distress ink (Ranger)
Accent - Pink Glitter Glue (Studio g - Hampton Art), Opal Glitter Glue (JoAnn's)
Create a Critter Zebra (pg 47) cut at 2-1/2"
Create a Critter Fab (pg 47) cut at 1-1/2"
Create a Critter 'phrase' (pg 33) cut at 3-1/4" and 3"
 Happy Crafting,
Belinda

"Sealed!"

Another cute card for a friend.

Design details:
Card stock - White, black, light and medium gray, turquoise and pink (The Paper Company)
Patterned paper - Fiesta Confetti (Scrap-Ease, What's New, Ltd.)
Font - Funstuff (WSI-Font Collection)
Punch - Upper Crest (Fiskers)
Create a Critter Seal (pg 56) cut at 2-1/2"
 This was a pretty simple card.  I really enjoyed creating this card.

More to come!

Rainbow Challenge

Hello All,

It is another bright and shining day here in North Texas.  It is a bit cool, but warmer than it has been in the last few days. 

I have been in a creative mood lately.  This card is for a friend of mine who won the Rainbow Challenge.  The Rainbow Challenge was to eat fruit and veggies throughout the day in all the colors of the rainbow:  Red, Yellow/Orange, Blue/Purple, Green and White.  Here is the 'fruit' of my creative labors:

Design details:
Card stock - White, Lt blue, yellow, pink, purple, hot pink and lime green (The Paper Company)
Patterned paper - Jellybean Stripe (Doodlebug Designs, Inc.)
Font - WallowHmkBold (Hallmark)
Create a Critter Rainbow (pg 52) cut at 3"
Create a Critter Heart (pg 64) cut at 1-3/4"

Blessings and Happy Crafting,
Belinda

Bookmark #5 - Just Chillin with a book!

Here is the last of these little cuties!  My sister will get all but the Cool Giraffe to give away to her students for prizes.

Design details:
Base is reclaimed chipboard from packaging.  Cut at 2" x 5-3/8".
Card stock - Dark teal and light teal (Bazzill); White, black and gold (The Paper Company)
Patterned paper - Purple all over flower and Purple two-tone plaid (DCWV Flower Shower stack)
Font - BaaBaaHmkBold (Hallmark)
Ink - Broken China (Ranger)

I entered this one at Cricut Cardz Challenge #64.

That is all for today.  Hopefully I will have time to craft tomorrow.

Blessings and Happy Crafting!
Belinda

Bookmark #4 - Reading is FUNdamental!

Can you tell I was having fun with these little critters???!!!

Design details:
Base is reclaimed chipboard from packaging. Cut at 2-1/8" x 5-1/4"
Card stock - White, black, orange and peach (The Paper Company)
Patterned paper - Sunset (Renee Lindgren for Creative Imaginations)
Font - Comic Sands (Microsoft)
Ink - Broken China and Tea Dye (Ranger)
Create a Critter Crab (pg 40) cut at 1-1/2"

Bookmark #3 - Go Wild with a book!

Bookmark #3 is a crazy cat that is will Go Wild with a book!

Design details:
Base is reclained chipboard from packaging.  Cut 2-1/8" x 5-1/4"
Card stock - White, black, yellow and gold (The Paper Company)
Patterned paper - Green pattern Yellow/Orange argyle and Purple two-tone plaid (DCWV Flower Shower stack)
Font - BaaBaaHmkBold (Hallmark)
Create a Critter Cat 1 (pg 29) cut at 1-1/2"
Create a Critter Go Wild (pg 29) cut at 1"
Ink - Shabby Shutters (Ranger)

More to come!

Bookmark #2 - Stretch your Imagination!

I went a little bookmark crazy.  Here is bookmark #2.

Design details:
Base is reclaimed chipboard from packing. Cut 2-1/2" x 6-1/2"
CR1 Corner Rounder (Marvy Uchida)
Card stock - White, brown, yellow and orange (The Paper Company)
Patterned paper - Teal/Orange/Yellow stripe (DCWV Flower Shower stack)
Font - Arial (Microsoft)
Create a Critter Giraffe (pg 48) Cut at 4".

I think he is such a hoot!!
More to come!

Happy Birthday Koala and Bookmark

Hello my bloggie friends,

Hope you all had a terrific weekend.  It is almost over.  I am trying to squeeze a few more hours of crafting out before another weekend is gone.

Yesterday was my hubby's birthday.  Here is the card and bookmark I made for him.  I love this little Koala.  He was so much fun to create.

Design details:

Joy fold card (check out CardzTV for instructions)

Card stock - White, Black, Medium gray, Lt gray, Lt blue (The Paper Company

Patterned paper - Purple/Blue/Green plaid and Purple two-tone plaid (DCWV Flower Shower stack)

Create a Critter Koala and Heart Balloon (pg 49) cut at 2-1/2"

Create a Critter Go Wild (pg 29) cut at 3/4"

Design details:
Base is reclaimed chipboard from packaging.  Cut 2-1/2" x 6-3/4"
Card stock - White, black, brown, yellow and orange (The Paper Company)
Patterned paper - Green pattern, yellow floral and Teal/Orange/Yellow stripe (DCWV Flower Shower stack)
Font - BaaBaaHMKBold (Hallmark)
Clear Royal Coat Dimensional Magic (on sunglasses) (Plaid)
Create a Critter Giraffe (pg 48) cut at 4"

My hubby loves his new bookmark.  He had asked for the Koala for his birthday card. 



Blessings and Happy Crafting,

Belinda

A few Valentine stragglers.

These two sweeties were cards made for Valentines that did not get used.  I made a ton (actually 12) of these cute dinos for friends.  I used four different background mats and two different set ups on the sentiment mats for the collection.  Only one is showcased here.

Design details:
Card stock - white, mint green, lilac and medium pink (The Paper Company)
Patterned paper - red and pink pulsing hearts (DCWV Spring Stack)
Accent - brown mini brad (Making Memories)
Font - Kristen ITC (Microsoft)
Create a Critter Dino 2 (pg 51) cut at 3" (Provo Craft)

Next is a purr-fect kitty.  This has no sentiment on the inside so it can be used as an all occasion card.  I just love this prissy little kitty.  Reminds me of a 'cushion and cream' cat. 

Design details:
Card stock - white, black, medium green, pink and medium pink (The Paper Company)
Patterned paper - pink and green Bamboo plaid and floral (DCWV Spring Stack)
Accent - Hot Pink rhinestone (K & Company)
Font - Kristen ITC (Microsoft)
Create a Critter Cat 2 (pg 38) cut at 3" (Provo Craft)

Well I think I have caught up on my posting.  Now it is time to get back to the creating!

Blessings and Happy Crafting!
Belinda

Look at those 'Lovely Legs!!!'

I had so much fun helping the cutie come to life!!!  This is made for a friend who is in a weight loss challenge with me and others.  Last week our challenge of the week was to work on our 'Lovely Legs!'  This card was made for the winner of said challenge.  I hope she will giggle as much as I have while making this card.

Design details:
Card stock - white, black, medium pink, medium purple, dark purple and violet (The Paper Company); teal (from stash)
Patterned paper - Swirls (Renae Lindgren for Creative Imaginations)
Accent - Pink Metallic adhesive gems (Studio 112)
Punch - Upper Crest (Fiskars)
Font - Malinhini Cuban (Font Diner)
Create a Critter Jellyfish (pg 41) cut at 3-1/2" (Provo Craft)

She is just the cutest thing.  DH has not yet named this cutie (he makes up names for all of my critters ... heehee).

Until next time,
Belinda

Butterfly Wishes

I have more goodies to share.  I have been on a crafting role the last few days. 

This is one of the second things I made with my Cricut.  I love the Create a Critter cart.  The images are just so adorable.

Design details:
Card stock - white, medium green, and medium pink (The Paper Company)
Patterned paper - blue on blue dot (DCWV, Flower Shower stack) and Baby Girl Stripe (Doodlebug Design Inc.)
Ink - Heliotrope and Pink pigment ink (Colorbox)
Foam tape (Scotch)
Create A Critter butterfly 2 (pg 69) cut at 3" (Provo Craft)

Here is another sweet butterfly I made that same day.

Design details:
Card stock - white, medium green, medium pink and teal
Patterned paper - Baby Girl Stripe (Doodlebug Designs, Inc.)
Glitter paper - Yellow (DCWV Flower Shower mat stack)
Accents - square lavendar brad (from stash)
Create a Critter Butterfly 2 (pg 69) cut at 3" and Cricut Sampler Thanks (pg 61) cut at 2" (Provo Craft)

These inspire me to 'spring into action' with more creations!

Still more to come!

Cupcake Cards Galore!

Hello my bloggie friends!

It is a bright and cheerful day here in Texas.  I have been working on these cupcake cuties for the past two days.  They are so cute!!! ... if I do say so myself.  Some of them will be going to my mother for her use and some will find their way into other hands.  Now on to the reveal!

Our first selection is a lovely pink and brown plaid cupcake.  Such a sweet way to honor a birthday!

The next selection is a delicious chocolate cupcake featured with a spiffy stripe pattern.

For our third selection this is another scrumptious chocolate cupcake with swirls and dots ... look at that bling!

Next we have a twosome.  These are our featured devil's food cupcake with pleasing plaids and yummy dots.

Design details:
Card stock - white, black, brown, medium pink and pink (The Paper Company)
Card stock - red from stash
Patterned paper - pink and brown plaid, pink and brown dots, pink and brown stripe, and pink and orange swirl with dots (DCWV Spring Stack)
Stamps - It's Your Birthday (Fiskars, All Year Greetings), Just for You and On Your Special Day (Fiskars Scrap Boss set)
Ink - Chestnut Roan and Dark Brown (Colorbox Chalk Ink)
Accents - rhinestones (Darice)
Punch - Threading Water (Fiskars)
Cupcake die cut - Hello Kitty Cricut cart (pg 41) cut at 3"

I had a ton of fun mixing up these concoctions.  Hope you enjoy them until you are full!! Yummo!!!

Blessings and Happy Crafting!
Belinda
           

Valentine Catch-Up

Hello my bloggie friends!

I was very busy in February making and sending cards to family and friends.  Did not take the time to post any until now.  So here are a few ...

I made this with the Create a Critter cart.  I just love this little bee. 
Design details:
Card measures 5-1/4" x 4-1/2"
Background mat measures 5" x 4-1/4"
Sentiment mat bottom measures 1-3/4" x 3-1/4"
Sentiment mat top measures 1-1/2" x 3"
Bee (pg 68) cut at 3-1/2"
Card Stock - White, Yellow, Black, Lilac and Pink (The Paper Company)
Patterned Paper - Stripe - stash
Glitter Paper - Light Blue (DCWV Flower Shower Spring Glitter Stack)

I think this little skunk is a hoot ... especially with the googlie eyes!!!  This is also from the Create a Critter cart.
Design details:
Card measures 5-1/4" x 4-1/2"
Background mat measures 5" x 4-1/4"
Sentiment mat bottom measures 1-3/4" x 3-1/4"
Sentiment mat top measures 1-1/2" x 3"
Skunk (pg 61) cut at 3-1/2"
Card Stock - White, Yellow, Black and Pink (The Paper Company)
Patterned Paper - Stripe - stash
Google Eyes  1.2 cm (Crafter's Square)

This is an example card that I made for Mom's AWANA girls Valentine party.  There are more examples below.  The girls had a great time.  I also made a Valentine Bingo game for them to play. 
Design details:
Card measures 5-1/4" x 4-1/2"
Background mat measures 5" x 4-1/4"
I Love U (pg 49 Create a Critter) cut at 3-1/2"
Card Stock - White, Yellow, Black and Pink (The Paper Company)
Patterned Paper - Stripe (DCWV Spring Stack)
Foam heart (Dollar Store)

Another Create a Critter creation.
Design details:
Card measures 5-1/4" x 4-1/2"
Background mat measures 5" x 4-1/4"
Stamp and Love (pg 67) cut at 3-1/2"
Card Stock - White and Pink (The Paper Company)   Also cut Love in Red and Lilac for the party.
Patterned Paper - Hearts/Flowers (DCWV Spring Stack)
Glitter heart sticker (Greenbrier International, Inc.), purchased at the Dollar Store

This was created by Mom.  She was playing around with the foam sticker hearts.  We purchased them from JoAnn's.
Design details:
Card measures 5-1/4" x 4-1/2"
Background mat measures 5" x 4-1/4"
Card Stock - White (The Paper Company)
Patterned Paper - Double Hearts - stash
Foam heart stickers - JoAnn's

My sister, Beverly, Mom and myself had a great time working on the examples.  Mom has not really been interested in scrap booking or card making until that day.  She wants me to make up some of the 'critters' and let her make her own cards.  Mom would have a great time of it.

That is all for now.  I will have to re-create some of the cute cards that I did not have time to snap a shot of before mailing.  Will be working on that for the next week or so.

Blessings and Happy Scrapping!!!
Belinda