Use Your Stash - PDEC #48

Happy Friday! Don't you just love Fridays? 

Today is the start of a brand new challenge at
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Ch#48: Forgotten Stash

Create any type of project using some of your Forgotten Stash.

Starts: Friday, November 23rd 12:00 am EST

Ends: Thursday, November 29th, Noon EST

Winner (chosen by random.org) Announced: Thursday, November 29th late afternoon

Our Sponsor this challenge is

Cardz TV Stamps
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Prize: 1 Stamp Set of the Winner's Choice

Here is my project for this challenge:

Come play with us!
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Sweet Christmas Greetings - FCCB#139

Happy Monday!

It is time for another challenge @ Fantabulous Cricut - Challenge Me Monday!

Go get your supplies and play along with us for this week's challenge!

This week's theme is:  Holiday Wishes!

Here is my project for today:

Here are the details:

Size:  A2 (4.25" x 5.5")

Penguin:  WINTER FROLIC, Penguin, pg 57, cut @ 3.5"

Sentiment Mat:  0.75" x 2.25"

Green Mat:  3.25" x 4.5"

Red Mat:  3.75" x 5"

Inside Mats

Sentiment Mat:  2.75" x 3.75"

Green Mat:  3.25" x 4.25"

Red Mat:  3.75" x 4.75"

Cardstock:  The Paper Company (White, Black, Burgundy, Hunter Green and Yellow)

Patterned Paper:  DCWV (The Christmas and Winter Stack - Red Snowflakes and Green Stars)

Fiber:  Making Memories (Cajun ribbon)

Accent:  Joann's (Opal Glitter Glue)

Tools:  Making Memories (Punch and Hammer), Marvy Uchida (Corner Punch) and decorative scissors.

Adhesives:  EK Success (Zig 2 Way Glue Pen Fine Tip) and Scotch (ATG and Foam Tape)

Now it is your turn.  To see more inspiration stop by Fantabulous Cricut - Challenge Me Monday!

Toodles and Happy Crafting!

Belinda

PDEC #47

Happy Firday!  Don't you just love Fridays?

Today is the start of a brand new challenge at

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Ch# 47:  Anything Goes!

Starts:  Friday, November 23rd, 12:00 am EST

Ends:  Thursday, November 29th, Noon EST

Winner (chosen by random.org) Announced:  Thursday, November 29th late afternoon

A word from our lovely Sponsor:

Cardz TV Stamps

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Prize:  1 Stamp Set of the Winner's Choice

Here is my project for this challenge:

This was a commission project for my honey.  I think it turned out rather cute!  Here are the details:

Size:  A2 (4.25" x 5.5")

Frog:  PLAYTIME, Frog, cut @ 3"

Speech Bubble:  CREATE A CRITTER, pg 60, Cow, cut @ 1.1" and 1.3" using Phrase feature.

Good!:  POOH FONT, cut @ 1.2"

Cardstock:  The Paper Company (Dark Green, Medium Green and Ivory)

Patterned Paper:  DCWV (Flower Shower stack - all patterned papers)

Fibers:  Little Scrap Pieces (Moss Seam Tape)

Ink:  Tsukineko (Cottage Ivy)

Color Medium:  Pentel (EnerGel 1.0mm Black)

Adhesives:  EK Success (Zig 2 Way Glue Pen Fine Tip), Glue Dots Int'l (Ultra Thin) and Scotch (ATG and Foam Tape)

Come play with us!

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Thanks - Roses - FCCB#138

Happy Monday Bloggers,

Wow, I can't believe that this is Thanksgiving week!  This year sure has flown by. 

Today Fantabulous Cricut is celebrating Thanksgiving by making Thank You cards.  So pop on over to Fantabulous Cricut for the current challenge!

Here is my project for today's challenge:

Here are the details:

Size:  A2 (4.25" x 5.5")

Roses:  WALK IN MY GARDEN, Rose1, pg 97, cut @ 3" using Border feature.

Many Thanks:  WILD CARD, Swoop-s, pg 42, cut @ 1.2" (real dial size) using Phrase feature.

Mats:  ELEGANT EDGES, Btfly2-s, pg 51, cut @ 4.8", 5" and 5.2" using Oblong feature.

Cardstock:  Darice (Core-dinations Botanical collection - Green, Bright Green, Ivory, Hot Pink and Medium Pink) and The Paper Company (White)

Accent:  JoAnn's (Opal Glitter Glue)

Color Medium:  Sukara (White Jelly Roll Pen)

Tool:  Provo Craft (D'Vine Swirl Embossing Folder)

Adhesives:  EKSuccess (Zig 2 Way Glue Pen Fine Tip), Scotch (ATG and Foam Tape) and Xyron (150 - Sticker Maker)

Come play along with us @ Fantabulous Cricut and make a Thank You card of your own!

Happy Thanksgiving and Many Blessings to you and yours,

Belinda

Thank You - PDEC #46

Happy Friday!  Don't you just love Fridays?

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Ch# 46:  Thank You Projects

Create a THANK YOU project.

Starts:  Friday, November 16th, 12:00 am EST

Ends:  Thursday, November 22nd, Noon EST

Winner (chosen by random.org)  Announced:  Thursday, November 22nd, late afternoon

This card was a commission project for me.  I was trying out a new paper source with this card as well.  I like the look and feel of the paper (see notations below for source). 

Now a word from our Sponsor ...

Mark's Finest Papers & Stamps
Prize: What a Fox Stamp Set

More views of my project and details:

Card Size:  A2 - 4.25" x 5.5"
Duck:  GIVE A HOOT, Duck2 and Duck2-s, pg 77, cut @ 2.8"
Mat 1and 3:  ELEGANT EDGES, Dots1-s, pg 34, cut @ 4.7 and 4.9 (2x) using Shadow feature.
Mat 2:  ELEGANT EDGES, Dots1-s, pg 34, cut @ 4.8" using Oblong feature
Cardstock:  The  Paper Studio* (Light Blue, Blue and Dark Purple)  The Paper Company (White)
Ink:  Tsukineko (Momento - Tuxedo Black)
Stamp:  Michaels (Thank You)
Adhesive:  EK Success (Zig 2 Way Glue Pen Fine Tip) and Scotch (ATG and Foam Tape)
Not sure on the font that was using on the inside of the card.
* New Paper source found @ Hobby Lobby.

Now it is your turn.  It's the perfect time of year to make Thank You cards. 

Thank you for viewing my latest creation and for the time you have stopped by for a look-see.  I am so grateful for this outlet for my crafts.  May you and yours have a blessed Thanksgiving week!

Toodles and Happy Crafting,
Blessings,
Belinda

Come play with us!

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Food and Beverages - PDEC #45

Happy Friday!  Don't you just love Fridays?

Today is the start of a brand new challenge at

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Ch#45:  Food and Beverages

Create any type of project featuring

FOOD and/or BEVERAGES

Starts:  Friday, November 9th, 12:00 am EST

Ends:  Thursday, November 15th, Noon EST

Winner (chosen by random.org) Announced:  Thursday, November 15th, late afternoon

Since our challenge is Food and Beverages I decided to feature a 'blast from the past.'  When I got involved in scrapbooking, my first designs were for a 'Recipe' scrapbook.  The pages contained favorite family recipes.  Some have pictures and some silly depictions of the recipe name (i.e. a chocolate chip, a hammer and a cake for Chocolate Pound Cake, I know corny).  Today I am featuring two of my favorite pages and recipes.  The first is Uncle Boy's Honey Ham.

Here is the recipe:

Uncle Boy's Honey Ham

Wash Ham.  Pat with brown sugar, 1/8" to 1/4" thick.

Stick pineapple rings on with toothpicks.  Drizzle with honey.

Cover entire pan with foil.  Bake in a preheated oven @ 200 degrees for 3-4 hours.

Last 30 minutes take cover off.  Drizzle with honey and bake uncovered.

Let stand 30 minutes before serving.  Yummo!

Project details:

Size:  8.5" x 11" page

Pig:  This design is from an old desktop publishing software.  I printed one out and made my pattern from their.  All objects are hand cut and enhanced.

Cardstock and Patterned Paper were from my stash over 13 years ago. 

Color Medium:  Zig Memory Systems Writer in Aberdeen, Navy and Chocolate

Now a word from our sponsor - Fresh Brewed Designs!

Our Sponsor this challenge is

Fresh Brewed Designs

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Prize:  3 digis of the winner's choice

Here's my second project for this challenge:

This too is from my Recipe Scrapbook.  It is a favored cake of my family.  Although the recipe shown is Alan Jackson's Chocolate Sheet Cake, in my family it is fondly known as Aunt Edna's Chocolate Cake.  My Aunt Edna is much older than Alan Jackson so I reserve the rights for her.  There is not a family function that I have attended in the last 55 years that has not seen this cake.  It is my favorite!!  This is definitely a chocolate lover's delight!  You can find this recipe HERE.

Here are the details:

Size:  8.5" x 11" page

Cardstock:  Bazzill Basics Paper - Red and Black

Foil Paper:  unsure of manufacturer

Stickers:  Me and My Big Ideas

Color Medium:  Sukura White Jelly Roll Pen

Tools:  Magic Matter was used to cut the foil mat; Marvy Uchida - Corner Rounder; Creative Memories Circle Cutter System

Now it is your turn.  Make a Food and Beverage project and enter it @ the link below.

Happy Crafting and Merry Munching!

Blessings,

Belinda

 

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Orange and Brown - PDEC #44

Happy Friday!  Don't you just love Fridays?

Today starts a new month ... WooHoo!  I like new beginnings!

Today is also the start of a brand new challenge at

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Ch# 44:  Orange & Brown

Create any type of project featuring ORANGE and BROWN.

Starts:  Friday, November 2nd, 12:00 am EST

Ends:  Thursday, November 8th, Noon EST

Winner (chosen by random.org) Announced:  Thursday, November 8th, late afternoon

Our Sponsor this challenge is

Dude Time Doodles
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Prize: $10 Gift Certificate

Fall has special meaning for my hubby and me.  We were married at the end of November in 1997.  Thanksgiving was the first holiday we shared in our new home.  I still remember the golden red leaves on the trees outside our windows.  It was a beautiful fall day.  Made a lovely scene as we shared time with family and friends in our home.  I have been truly blessed. 

Here is my ORANGE & BROWN project:

Here are the details:

Tag size:  4.5"

Tag:  ELEGANT EDGES, pg 46, Heart2-s, cut @ 4.5" using Oblong and Shadow features.

Tree:  SIMPLY CHARMED, pg 55, Tree3, cut @ 3.5" + Layers 1, 3 and Shadow feature.

Cardstock:  The Paper Company (Orange, Gold and White)  Darice (Core'dinations, Chocolate Loves Collection - Smooth - Dark Brown, Medium Brown and Tan)

Patterned Paper:  DCWV (Halloween and Fall Stack - Fall Words)

Accents:  Making Memories (Color Staples - Orange)

Ink"  Tsukineko (Momentos - Rich Cocoa)

Adhesives:  EK Success (Zig 2 Way Glue Pen Fine Tip) and Scotch (ATG and Foam Tape)

It's your time to celebrate Fall with an Orange and Brown creation and join us @ the link below!

Happy

and Happy Crafting!

Belinda

Enter your project below!

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