The EmBellished Card

My One and Only - Paper Playtime #47

2011-05-30T07:12:00.002-05:00

Good Morning Blogger,

Happy Memorial Day! Let me start off my honoring the Veterans among us today. Thank you for your service to our country. Thank you for standing up and protecting us and the USA!!!

Today at Paper Playtime we are celebrating Wedding or Love (Challenge #47) with our designs. Each of the Paper Playtime Queens have terrific selections for your to view and be inspired to play along with us. Be sure and stop by the other design team members blogs and show some love.

Here is a cute little Queen of Hearts and her 'One and Only love' a charming prince disguised as a Frog. They are digis from Karber Digital Images.

Don't you just love those hearts on her dress. Although the picture doesn't not show it very well, I used Opal Glitter glue on her dress and crown. Below is her dashing 'prince.'

His crown is blinged up with Pineapple Glitter glue. He had to have some bling too.

They are quite the pair!

Design details:
Size: A2 - Z-fold
CS: White and Spring Green (The Paper Company)
PP: Stripe and Circle paper (unknown) and Orange Polka dot/Orange and Yellow streak (GCD Studios - Spring All Over collection)
Digis: Queen of Hearts and Prince Frog (Karber Digital Images)
Color Medium: Colored pencils (Crayola)
Accents: Opal and Pineapple glitter glue (JoAnn's)
Adhesive: ATG Gun

Do stop by and check out all of the wonderful creations by the Paper Playtime Design Team. Play along too. We would love to see your interpretation of Challenge #47 Wedding or Love.

Happy Crafting and many Blessings,
Belinda

Blossoming Birdhouse

2011-05-26T05:00:00.001-05:00

Well it is time for another great challenge at Paper Crafting Journey. Challenge 11 is Favorite Technique. I have so many I love to use it was hard to channel just one technique.

I chose to highlight Birdhouse from Limited Runs Digi's. I really like the style of their stamps.

The favorite techniques I used this week were dry embossing (green mat is embossed with vines), glitter highlights (on blossoms) and inking (on green mats inside and out).

Design details:
Size: A2
CS: White and Spring Green (The Paper Company)
PP: Yellow floral (Colorbok - Pastel Garden pack)
Color medium: Colored pencils (Crayola), Spring Green Writer (Zig Memory Systems)
Tools: Vines Embossing Plate (Fiskars - Texture Plates II)
Accents: Pineapple Glitter Glue (JoAnn's)
Adhesive: ATG (Scotch)

Come join in on the fun and show us your Favorite Technique at Paper Crafting Journey.

Blessings and Happy Crafting,
Belinda

Beary Sweet Get Well Wishes

2011-05-13T13:34:00.001-05:00

Hello again blogger,

This week at Paper Crafting Journey (Challenge 10) we are making sweet Get Well cards ... I like to have plenty of these on hand. The images used on this card are from Meljen's Designs. These are some of my faves. The winner of Challenge 10 at Paper Crafting Journey will receive 4 digi stamps of their choice. There are lots of charming stamps at Meljen's Designs.

This sweet little bear is called Sick Little Bear and can be found here. He is so adorable. He needs a cup of honey tea to help him feel better.

I chose to make an easel card. I like this type of card because the front and inside sentiment are visible at the same time.

At the top behind the ribbon I punched the Upper Crust Edge on both sides of the paper to create a border for the ribbon.

For the base of this card I punched several pieces of cardstock with the Upper Crust Edge and layered them

for more interest.

Design details:

Size: A2

CS: White, kraft, brown, tan and medium blue (The Paper Company)

PP: Brown/blue plaid (unknown)

Fibers: Brown two-tone (Bazzill Monochromatic)

Color medium: Colored pencils (Crayola)

Digi Stamp: Sick Little Bear and Get Well freebie (Meljen's Designs)

Tools: Upper Crust Edge Punch (Fiskars)

Adhesive: ATG Gun (Scotch)

Stop by Paper Crafting Journey for more examples of this weeks challenge. Be sure to check out the other design team member's blogs.

Blessings and Happy Crafting,

Belinda

And the winner is ...

2011-05-10T14:48:00.000-05:00

Courtney Cantu. Congratulations Courtney. Please contact me with your choice of gift card (i.e. JoAnn's, Michaels or Hobby Lobby) and your mailing address.

Thank you to all of you who participated in Jenny's Big 3-OH Birthday Blog Hop. I hope you had a terrific time.

Blessings and happy crafting,
Belinda

Yippee Yahoo!!!

2011-05-07T16:29:00.000-05:00

I am so excited!!! I am honored to have made the Paper Playtime Digi Design Team. I so wanted to be a 'queen'. Now I can say I am ... not that I am already 'queen' of my home. So, come play along with all of the design teams at Paper Playtime! Congratulations to my fellow team mates!!!

Blessings and Happy Crafting!
Belinda

Jenny's Big 3-OH Birthday Blog Hop!

2011-05-06T08:17:00.007-05:00

Hip Hip Hooray!!!

Today is Jenny's Birthday!!! Welcome and thank you for joining us for Jenny's Big 3-OH Birthday Blog Hop! You should have arrived here from Giselle's. If you just happened to stumble upon this hop, please be sure to go back to Jenny's blog, so you don't miss any of the wonderful projects we have to share.

Bring on the party hats and let's get this party started. Purple is a great party color. My project started with the purple Happy Birthday paper ... just perfect for the birthday girl, Jenny! Happy Birthday Jenny!!! Hope your day is uber wonderful!!!

Design details:
All materials unless otherwise stated are from DCWV 8x8 Birthday kit.
Size: A2
CS: White, purple and lilac (The Paper Company), blue, green and yellow
PP: Purple Happy Birthday and Splats
Accents: Chipboard letters (JoAnn's Craft Essentials), striped sticker (Birthday Borders by Me and My Big Ideas), rhinestone (Studio 112) and Opal glitter glue (JoAnn's Craft Essentials)
Stamp: Happy Birthday, inside (Hero Arts)
Pigment Ink: Violet (Colorbox)
Create a Critter Pinwheel (p 29) cut at 3"
Create a Critter Hat (p 29) cut at 3"

You can't have a party without some Blog Candy!!! You will have your choice of a $10 gift card at JoAnn's, Michaels or Hobby Lobby... WooHoo! To win my blog candy you 1) MUST be a follower, 2) leave me a comment about your favorite birthday, 3) leave me a way to contact you and 4) have a US or Canadian mailing address. You have until Sunday, May 8th at 11:59 pm to leave a comment for my blog candy. I will be picking one lucky winner on Monday, May 9th. You MUST respond withing five (5) days or I will be forced to pick another winner. Good luck!

Thank you so much for joining us for Jenny's Big 3-OH Birthday Blog Hop!

Your next stop is Savannah!

Here is the line up in case you get lost:

Jenny - http://www.papercutcreations.blogspot.com/
Linda - http://www.fancyframework.com/
Jennifer - http://scrap-a-tude.blogspot.com/
Katie - http://kwilliamskreations.blogspot.com/
Jennifer - http://craftyfulgardens.blogspot.com/
Kathie - http://kathleessnippitsncricuts.blogspot.com/
Jen - http://www.jenscraftcorner.com/
Diana - http://www.daisylovecreations.blogspot.com/
Kristen - http://fantabulouslypink.blogspot.com/
Nadia - http://www.nadiasbeautifulmess.blogspot.com/
Giselle - http://www.crossmyheartpapercrafts.blogspot.com/
Belinda - http://theembellishedcard.blogspot.com/ - You are here!
Savannah - http://www.simplecricutcrafts.blogspot.com/ - Next stop!
Amber - http://www.amberscraftsandstuff.com/
Monica - http://www.stampindaisies.com/
Michelle - http://www.madebymisha.blogspot.com/
Nikki - http://www.theglamoroussideofscrapping.blogspot.com/
Juel - http://jandjsyummycreations.blogspot.com/
Sher - http://www.patternsbysher.blogspot.com/
Darlene - http://www.talesoftayandbay.blogspot.com/
Kara - http://www.karassweetcreations.blogspot.com/
Jamie - http://cutecardsandcraftsbyjamie.blogspot.com/
Jessica - http://www.bakingupcrafts.com/
Elaine - http://www.expressionsbyelaine.blogspot.com/

As always, Happy Crafting and Hopping!!!
Blessings,
Belinda

'Stitched' Birthday

2011-04-30T16:28:00.003-05:00

Well I tried a new technique on a card. Although I am not new to stitching (I was an avid cross-stitcher), I have not used any stitching on my cards. I really enjoyed working with thread again. This is a simple little birthday greeting.

Design details:
Unless otherwise stated all materials are from DCWV 8x8 Birthday Scrapbook kit.
Size: A2
CS: White (The Paper Company), blue, yellow, red and green
PP: Stripe
Accents: Gift sticker and vellum happy birthday
Fiber: 972 - Deep Canary (DMC embroidery floss)
Tools: 1/8" Magic Matter (Puzzle Mates), needle (used for punching holes and sewing)
Adhesives: ATG and foam tape (Scotch)

This card is entered in the following challenge: OWH Stars & Stamps #66 - sketch

Blessings,
Belinda

Floral Note

2011-04-30T15:41:00.001-05:00

I have been inspired by my bright surroundings of late. The sun has been shining brightly and the colors of green and yellow are popping everywhere. This card is a cheery little note. I love having blank note cards on hand for notes to friends.

Design details:
Size: A2
CS: White and bright yellow (The Paper Company)
Accents: Red plaid sticker and watering can (Tie Me To The Moon - French Country Berries and Blooms)
Stamp: Just a note (Stampendous)
Pigment Ink: Orange and royal blue (Colorbox)
Fibers: Gingham blue (The Paper Studio)
Adhesives: ATG (Scotch) and Memory Book Glue Dots (Glue Dots International LLC)
Tool: Corner Rounder (Marvy Uchida)

This card is entered in the 365 Cards - Day 48 - sketch challenge.

Have a sunny day!

Blessings,

Belinda

Birthday Flowers

2011-04-29T19:06:00.001-05:00

This was a quickie. I was inspired by two things: the 365 Cards header and a new Scrappy Cat stamp set I got a few weeks ago. Although the picture doesn't show it the stems are also covered in light green glitter glue.

Design details:
Size: A2 (maybe a little shorter)
CS: Yellow (DCWV 8x8 Birthday Scrapbook kit)
Stamps: Flowers (Scrappy Cat) and Happy Birthday (My Sentiments Exactly - Birthday set)
Pigment Ink: Pink, purple, and orange (Colorbox)
Color Medium: Fuchsia 0.5mm Writer and Spring Green 0.5mm Writer (Zig Memory Systems)
Accents: Jewels (Scrappy Cat), Jewels (Darice) and Light Green Glitter Glue (Hobby Lobby)

This card is entered in 365 Card - Day 50 - Inspired by header.

I think that is it for tonight. I need to clean up my craft table and start a fresh in the morning.

Blessings and Happy Crafting,
Belinda

Another Candle!

2011-04-29T18:38:00.002-05:00

This is another card that came mostly from my old stash. I really enjoyed working with stickers on this card. This is my first square card. It is small 4 x 4, but I think the impact is huge. This pic came out a little blue ... don't know what happened.

Design details:
Size: 4x4
CS: White (The Paper Company) and blue (DCWV - 8x8 Birthday Scrapbook Kit)
PP: Splats (DCWV - 8x8 Birthday Scrapbook Kit)
Accents: Cake sticker (Birthday Sayings - Me and My Big Ideas), Soft Zig Zag sticker (Celebrate Me - Creative Imaginations), Rhinestones (Bling by EK Success) and Paper Blossoms (Making Memories)
Fibers: Pink grosgrain ribbon (Offray)
Adhesive: ATG (Scotch)

This is such a cute card in person. Just love the patterned paper.

This card is entered in the following challenges:
Craft Your passion #55 - Show us your layers

Mojo Monday #188 - sketch

Another one on the way!

Celebrate!

2011-04-29T18:21:00.000-05:00

Another creation. I was so in the zone the last few days. This is a masculine card with a touch of pink.

The pink is in the patterned paper on the letters P and Y. I enjoy working with this paper.

Design details:
All materials are from DCWV 8x8 Birthday Scrapbook Kit unless otherwise stated.
Size: A2 - used a Lime Green prefolded card (JoAnn Craft Essentials)
CS: Red
PP: Happy Birthday Blue
Accents: Celebrate! sticker (Birthday Sayings) and Confetti stickers (Birthday Kids Borders) both from Me and My Big Ideas
Tool: Corner Rounder (Marvy Uchida)
Adhesive: ATG (Scotch)

This is entered in 365 Card - Day 33 - Boy Oh Boy! Challenge.

More to come.

Happy Birthday! Stair Step Card

2011-04-29T17:50:00.002-05:00

Well, I tried my hand at a stair step fold card. I was okay with it, but the picture just does not look so great.

Design details:
All materials is from DCWV 8x8 Birthday Scrapbook Kit unless otherwise stated.
CS: Kraft (The Paper Company), blue, red and yellow
PP: Splats (kind of hidden by the blue cs)
Accents: Letter stickers (Bits & Baubles - Creative Imaginations), Confetti stickers (Kids Birthday Borders - Me and My Big Ideas), present, candles and blower stickers (Birthday Stickers - Me and My Big Ideas)
Tools: 3-1/2" x 5" oval + red blade (Creative Memories)
Adhesive: ATG (Scotch)

This is entered into 365 Cards - Day 43 - Stair Step Fold Card.

More cards to come!
Belinda

Pop-Up Card

2011-04-29T17:38:00.001-05:00

I finally tried my hand at a pop-up card. It was pretty easy.

I am trying to use up some very old stock. Even dug out my Writer's and did some hand-journaling.

Here is the view of the inside:

Design details:
Size: 4 x 8
All materials are from DCWV 8x8 Birthday Scrapbooking kit unless otherwise stated.
CS: White (The Paper Company), red, green and yellow
PP: Stripe and Polka Dot

Accents: Gift stack sticker and vellum saying

Color Medium: Baby Blue Writer (Zig Memory Systems)

Accents: Aqua brads (Provo Craft)

Tools: Small Scallop scissor (Fiskars), Silent Setter (Provo Craft), Wave cutter + red blade (Creative Memories and 1/8" Magic Matter (Puzzle Mates)

This card is entered in 365 Cards - Day 42 - Fancy Folds Pop-up Card.

Happy Crafting,

Belinda

Udderly Fabulous Moo!

2011-04-28T09:25:00.000-05:00

Happy Thursday Blogger! Let me introduce you to Betsy. She is a real cutie and will be bringing Birthday Blessings to a very special person. The challenge at Paper Crafting Journey was to use 'Bling'. Well, Betsy is sporting a 'blinged' bow and she is ready for the party. Betsy can be found here. She is a Limited Runs digi. By the way Limited Runs is the sponsor for Challenge #9.

Design details:
Size: A2
CS: White and bright yellow (The Paper Company)
PP: Hearts (Me & My Big Ideas) and green gingham (Frances Meyer)
Stamp: Betsy (Limited Runs digi) and Birthday Blessings (My Sentiments Exactly - Birthday)
Ink: Jet Black StazOn (Tsukineko)
Color Medium: colored pencils (Crayola)
Fiber: Iridescent white (Wyla, Inc.)
Accents: Oval adhesive gem (Studio 112) and Light blue glitter glue (Hobby Lobby)
Tool: Silent Setter (Provo Craft) and Corner Rounder (Marvy Uchida)
Adhesives: ATG and foam tape (Scotch) and 2 Way Glue (Zig - EK Success)

Blessings and Happy Crafting,
Belinda

New Blog Awards

2011-04-25T16:08:00.002-05:00

I am so excited, I was awarded my first Stylish Blog Award and my second The Versatile Blogger Award! Thank you so much Raven! Please stop by and see Raven's blog at http://www.feralscraps.blogspot.com/. You will love visiting her site!

First things first ... thank the person who gave you the award - Thank you again Raven.

Next - tell 7 things about yourself.

1. I enjoying reading. It takes me a while to get through a whole book, but I still love it. (I just don't devote as much time to reading as I do other things)

2. I have three feline 'fur-babies'. Their names are Sophie, Zach and Lucy.
3. I am not a gardener. I do not like digging in dirt ... there are creepy crawly things in there ... EEK!
4. I was a pianist/keyboard player in a Praise Band. Now, I just play for my own and family's enjoyment.
5. I do not have any children. I just use my friend's children when I want to play 'Mother.'

6. I am addicted to chocolate.

7. Paper has become an obsession for me. It is a group for this????!!!

Lastly, but certainly not least, I need to give these awards to 15 wonderful bloggers.

1. Lisa F - http://papercraftbliss.com/

2. Sarabeth - http://chroniclesofsarita.blogspot.com/

3. Alethea - http://lilodesigns.blogspot.com/

4. Cindy - http://cindyswhims.typepad.com/

5. Hilde - http://happyglitzygirl.blogspot.com/

6. Jackie - http://cardsbyjacki.blogspot.com/
7. Laura - http://sandytozartdesign.blogspot.com/
8. Lisa S - http://scripperscrapper.blogspot.com/
9. Suzie - http://suziemcfloozysmusings.blogspot.com/
10. Wendy - http://www.wickdyscreations.blogspot.com/

11. Zahreen - http://splashbunny.blogspot.com/

12. Jenny - http://papercutcreations.blogspot.com/

13. Jenny K - http://kozfam5.blogspot.com/

14. Deb - http://www.scrappingmamma.net/

15. Leanne - http://leeartsncrafts.blogspot.com/

Again, I want to express my thanks to Raven for gifting me with these wonderful blog awards.

Blessings and Happy Crafting,

Belinda

Sunnier Days

2011-04-22T18:32:00.000-05:00

It is a beautiful Good Friday. The sun is shining brightly and the birds are chirping outside my craft window. The kitties can't decide which window to watch from this beautiful day. Well I will start off with pics of Lucy. She is the baby of the kitties. She is also the smallest of the three and the only calico. I was getting rid of some clutter (spring cleaning, ya' know) and she decided to play in the box of tissue paper that I was trying to organize.

"Mom do you have to keep taking my picture." She was a bit challenged by all the flashes.

I was trying to get a sheet of tissue out of the box and Lucy just had a fit. In this pic we are at an impass. I can't get tissue and she can't get rid of me. This next pic is Lucy watching me from a totally cleared out box. "Mom, I am so glad we get that tissue squared away." Me too Lucy!

How about a card? This was a quickie today. I already had the little umbrella cut and assembled. I used paper from my stash for this card. Other areas of our country are praying that NO MORE rain comes their way. Here in North Texas we are experiencing lots of wildfires. Some areas are praying for MORE rain. This card voices that sentiment. This is also in celebration of Earth Day.

Design details:
Size: A2 - Easel card
CS: White, medium green, medium pink and yellow (The Paper Company)
        Pastel yellow (Colorbok - Pastel Pak)
PP: Orange/Yellow shaded and White/Orange shaded (GCD Studios - Spring All Over)
        Rainbows, rain, green/white linen and rain tag (DCWV - Flower Shower stack)
Color Medium: Green LePen (Marvy, this is really old), 1.0mm Black Energel (Pentel) and
                         White medium Gelly Roll
Font: Papyrus (Microsoft)
Tool: Corner Rounder (Marvy Uchida)
Adhesives: ATG and foam tape (Scotch), 2 Way Glue (Zig - EK Success) and Xyron 150 (Xyron)
Create a Critter - Umbrella (pg 31) cut at 3"
Create a Critter - Butterfly (pg 64) cut at 1-1/2"
Create a Critter - Flower Trio (pg 69) cut at 2"

This card is entered in the following challenges:
Paper Playtime #43 - Weather
365 Cards Day 46 - Easel Card
PSR Random Amusing #10 - Earth Day

Blessings and Happy Crafting!
Belinda

Easter Fun!

2011-04-21T19:16:00.004-05:00

I have been having a great time playing with paper the last few days. Here are a few more of my Easter creations. I'll start with the Easter Lambs. I made this in several different color combos. Was just too much fun. I am enjoying my new edger punch, Fancy Flight by EK Success. I used it here to punch both sides of the paper for a great lace look. The ribbon was a Hobby Lobby find. I got a ton of different colors and patterns when they went on sale for 50% off. Just perfect for cards and scrapbooking. The cute little flowers on top of the card is from a set of foam glitter stickers that I found at our local Dollar Store. I got different color packs and wish I had gotten more. There were eight small stickers in two colors, five medium stickers in two different colors and four large stickers in a single color. I think this was a steal at $1.00/package.

The next cutie I also made in several in different colors. Unfortunately I only got a pic of this one. This is the first time I have used this cut from Create A Critter.

Next are more of my Easter Baskets. These are a little different from the first basket I showed earlier this week. The difference is how I used the baskets this time. I cut two baskets for each card, adhered the first basket directly to the paper, positioned the eggs and then adhered the top basket with foam tape. Another thing that is different is that I cut the handle from the top basket. I was much easier to use the foam tape. I also added a 'blinged' flower. The egg and flower stickers were also Hobby Lobby finds. The center egg in each of these baskets has 'bling' and embellishments. I got a pack of eight with four mini flowers for $1.00. I also got the other egg stickers at Hobby Lobby for $0.70/pack. There are 32 glittered stickers per package.

Everytime I turned around to do something on the computer Zach was up on the craft table. He just loves to lounge on top of my paper and die-cuts. Here is a pick of him doing just that.

He doesn't look so innocent here. In the next pic he is starting to lay his head down. Even thought I take a ton of pics of him he is still weary of the camera ... especially if the flash is operating.

This last pic is of Zach-In-The-Box. DH was unloading boxes and Zach took the opportunity to jump into a box. He was asked to vacate the box so DH could move it to the garage.

Isn't he just the cutest. I do have two other kitties. They are usually not around when I am crafting. Lucy was taking a nap in the living room and Sophie was on the master bed. Usually I have to move Lucy from the top of the printer. She is our 'copy cat.' Lucy regularly makes blank copies or turns off the printer altogether. I will try to get some pics of the girls so I can show them to you all.

Here are the other design details on the cards:

Size: A2

CS: White, black, blue, pink, lilac, medium pink, light green, medium green, light gray, yellow and orange (The Paper Company) and Light yellow (Colorbok - Pastel Pack)

PP: Bunnies, Eggs, Dots and Easter collage (DCWV Spring stack), Green dots and pink stripe (Colorbok - Pastel Garden) and Green flowers (MOD)

Stickers: Eggs and flowers with bling (Hobby Lobby) and foam flower stickers (Dollar Store)

Fibers: Flower ribbon (Hobby Lobby)

Tools: Fancy Flight Edger Punch (EK Success)

Adhesives: ATG and foam tape (Scotch) and 2 Way Glue (Zig - EK Success)

Create a Critter Chick and Egg (pg 53) cut at 2-1/2"

Create a Critter Basket (pg 26) cut at 3"

Create a Critter Lamb (pg 71) cut at 2-1/2"

These will be entered into the following challenges:

Kaboodle Doodles #63 - Thoughts of Spring/Easter

Fantabulous Cricut #56 - Do the Bunny Hop! - Chick

Creative Belli Blog # 115 - Eggs and Bunnies

Cooking With Cricut #26 - Easter

ABC Challenge - S is for Sparkle

Happy Crafting,

Belinda

Yippee!!!!!!!!

2011-04-21T13:09:00.000-05:00

Just a quick post ...
I made my first Design Team ... Yippee!!! I am so excited. I am now a designer at Paper Crafting Journey. Check out my sidebar for the design team members blog links. Congratulations to all of my new fellow design team members, I am so honored to be accepted with the following new designers:

Also, if you would like to join in the current challenge (#8 - Use a Freebie) click here. You have until Wednesday 27th April 2011 at 17:00 BST to link up your projects.

Blessings and Happy Crafting,

Belinda

Easter Baskets ... Oh Boy!

2011-04-18T20:01:00.002-05:00

Don't you just love putting together Easter baskets? I do. This year I may make some for the kitties. Can't believe that Easter Sunday is just days away. I better get busy. Thank goodness I have one done!

So springy and ready for gifting!

Design details:
Size: A2
CS: White, light green, and medium pink (The Paper Company)
PP: Dots (DCWV - Spring stack) and Yellow Gingham (Frances Meyer)
GP: Yellow (DCWV - Flower Shower Glitter Mat Stack)
Color Medium: Fuchsia Writer (Zig Memory Systems) and white Gelly Roll pen
Accents: Egg stickers (Hobby Lobby)
Fibers: Orchid ribbon (Hobby Lobby)
Tool: Fancy Flight Edger Punch (EK Success)
Adhesives: ATG and foam tape (Scotch)
Create a Critter Circle (pg 62) cut at 4"

Create a Critter Basket (pg 26) cut at 2"

This card is entered in the following challenges:

Creative Cutter Design Time Thursday - Hippity Hop use glitter, circle, yellow and ribbon

365 Cards #40 - Clever coloring - 4 methods: pens, glitter, pp, ribbon

Card Cupids - Use pastels

Craft Your Passions #54 - Use dots

Mojo Monday #187 - sketch
Really Reasonable Ribbon # 22 - Violets, Lilacs and Plums

I had a crafting buddy today. Zach just HAD to lay on my desk as I was doodling. He was just very insistent. Funny kitty. He is my best bud in the craft room.

Thanks for peeking and Happy Crafting,
Belinda

Fun with Critters!

2011-04-17T21:21:00.001-05:00

Hello Blogger,

I have been very busy this week. Not much card making going on prior to yesterday. I made FIVE, count 'em FIVE cards yesterday. I had a blast with these little critters. Each of these were made for a friend who was honored with a nomination or had a terrific achievement. So, let's get this Critter parade started!!!

Design details for all cards:

Size: 3-1/2" x 4-7/8" (4Bar Envelop - I got 250 of these free so you will be seeing a lot of this size)

CS: White, black, dark blue, light gray, tan, pink, medium pink, medium green, tan, yellow, dark brown, bright green, and medium blue (The Paper Company), Yellow green (DCWV - 8x8 Birthday Kit) and Caribbean Blue (Bazzill)

PP: Stars and Circle Stars (DCWV - Spring Stack)

Glitter Paper: Gold Glitter (DCWV - Flower Shower Glitter Mat Stack)

Color medium: White Gelly Roll pen and 1.0mm Black Energel by Pentel

Font: Princess BTN (Bitstream and Font Diner (www.fontdiner.com/ROE))

Stamp: You're Special (Fiskars)

Chalk Ink: Dark Blue (Colorbox)

Accents: Red and Green Glitter Glue (Studio G), Round dark blue rhinestone, marquis light blue rhinestone and 7mm printed google eyes (Darice) and large round light blue rhinestone (Bling by EK Success)

Adhesives: 2 Way Glue (Zig - EK Success) and ATG (Scotch)

Tool: Corner Rounder (Marvy Uchida)

Create a Critter Whale (pg 41) cut at 2-1/4"

Create a Critter Dalmatian (pg 35) cut at 2-1/2"

Create a Critter Cow (pg 60) cut at 2"

Create a Critter Frog (pg 24) cut at 2-1/2"

Create a Critter Turtle (pg 64) cut at 2"

These little critters were so much fun. I think I will challenge myself to create all of the images in Create a Critter. It is the funnest!!!

These cards are entered in the following challenges:

Cookin' with Cricut #25 - Cash in your stash (star pp and gifted envelopes)

Amber's Crafts and Stuff #5 - Favorite Things (CAC cartridge)

OWH - Layers (2 or more)

Until next time ..... Happy Crafting!

Belinda

DCWV Warehouse Giveaway

2011-04-15T18:46:00.001-05:00

Hey check out this great giveaway!

Go to the DCWV blog and sign up to win these great goodies.

300 Follower Give Away

2011-04-10T13:19:00.000-05:00

Hop on over to D.L. ART Diana is giving away a $15.00 JoAnn's gift card + 4 chick cards she made when she reaches 300 followers. She only has a few more followers to go so hop right over there and follow Diana.

Spread the Love Link Up Party

2011-04-09T22:42:00.001-05:00

If you have been surfing lately you will know that Kristal of Getting Cricky with K Andrews is hosting and co-hosting a 'Love Link Up Party'. I think this is a terrific idea. I am all in. Let the party begin ...

Best Fishes!

2011-04-09T19:48:00.002-05:00

Me again ... I had so much fun working on this card. This is the first time I have made the fishbowl and fishes from Create A Critter ... yes, I know you are probably getting tired of seeing CAC. I am loving this cart ... it it is a FUN cart to play with. I tried something a little new for me ... DOODLING. Had a blast! Okay without further ado, introducing Best Fishes!

I just love that background paper too. The pic does not do it justice. It is a pale green with darker green and medium turquoisy teal spots with white circles. This cardstock is by SEI. I am really loving it as well.

Design details:
Size: A2
CS: White, black, light blue, light pink, medium pink, darker pink, medium green and tan (The Paper Company) and Dark blue, medium blue and light blue (stash)
PP: Giggles (SEI - Chick-a-doo)
Pens: GellyRoll medium white (unknown) and Energel 1.0mm Black (Pentel)
Font: Princess BTN [Bitstream and Font Diner (www.fontdiner.com/ROE)]
Create a Critter Fish (pg 43) cut at 3/4"; Fishbowl, water, sand and seaweed cut at 3"

This card is entered in the following challenges:
Sentinmental Sundays #49 - Let's Get Wet - water theme
Amber's Crafts and Stuff #4 - try a new technique
365 Cards #37 - Pure Contentment
Cookin' with Cricut #24 - April Showers - Rain, Water, Showers

You Make Me Smile!

2011-04-09T19:08:00.001-05:00

There are people in our lives that just make us smile. Well this card would be perfect for one such person. I used the stamp set by Doodlebug Designs called Doodlebug Memories, it is an old set. It has several great sayings you can piece together: you make me + Smile; you make me + Giggle; you make me + Laugh. This set also has some great butterflies and flowers. I just love the set.

Here is my smile card:

Design details:
Size: A2
CS: White, green, light gray, medium gray and black (The Paper Company)
PP: Pink Stripe (Colorbok - Pastel Garden) and Dots and Eggs (DCWV - Spring Stack)
Ink: Heliotrope Pigment Brush Pad (Colorbox)
Stamps: you make me + SMILE (Doodlebug Design, Inc. - Doodlebug Memories)
Accents: Light blue rhinestones (Darice)
Create a Critter (pg 71) cut at 2-1/2"

This card is entered in the following challenges:

Kaboodle Doodles #61 - Let's get girly (I think the earrings make the lamb look girly and the pink paper)

Cricut Cardz Challenge #69 - Easter

The Pink Elephant #97 - Easter

Papers, Scissors & Rocks #109 - 4 of anything (papers)

OWH Stars & Stamps #63 - sketch

Thanks for taking a peek,

Belinda

Some Bunny Loves You!

2011-04-09T15:37:00.000-05:00

It is a wonderful day! Although it is a bit windy, the sun is shining brightly and the birds are singing outside my craft room window. Have been busy in the craft room last night and today. The papers in this project just remind me of spring. I love pastels and white, they are fresh and clean.

Design details:
Size: A2
CS: White, black, pink, medium pink and lilac (The Paper Company)
PP: Pink Stripe (Colorbok - Pastel Garden) and Dots (DCWV - Spring Stack)
Accents: Lilac brads (The Paper Studio)
Tools: Large Circle Template and Red blade (Creative Memories) and Silent Setter (Provo Craft)
Font: Princess BTN [Bitstream and Font Diner (www.fontdiner.com/ROE)]

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

This card is entered in the following challenges:

Scrapbookaholic By Abby #2 - Spring - Anything

365 - Day 34 - Sketch

Using a colored card base is a new thing for me. I think I will do a bit more of these in the future. I really like the look.

Thanks for taking a peek,

Belinda

Going Wild!!!

2011-04-07T02:32:00.002-05:00

Hello Blogger,

It is early morning ... or late night, however you want to look at it (Thursday morn 2:21 am). Was thinking of this card at my desk before making dinner on Wednesday evening. Just about had all the planning done when the timer went off on dinner. One thing lead to another and I did not get back to my creative desk until almost 1 am. I am typically a night owl. Final finished this little cutie in about 1 hour after sitting back down.
I sure hope you enjoy him as much as I have enjoyed making him.

He is a 'WILD ONE'!!! I love the bright colors. Seems appropriate since things are beginning to bloom. Love that sombrero ... it just SCREAMS summer celebrations!!!

Design details:
Size: A2
CS: Ivory, bright yellow, orange, purple, bright green, tan and black (The Paper Company)
PP: Yellow stripe and Yellow/orange argyle (DCWV - Flower Shower stack)
Ink: Dark Brown Fluid Chalk (ColorBox)
Pen: Chocolate Writer (Zig Memory System)
Adhesives: 2 Way Glue (Zig - EK Success), ATG and foam tape (Scotch)
Create a Critter - Chick (pg 53) cut at 3"; Palm Tree (pg 51) cut at 2"; Go Wild (pg 29) cut at 1-1/2"
Wild Card - Sombrero (pg 49) cut at 4"
Paisley - Sunglasses (pg 29) cut at 1-1/2"

I am entering this into the following challenges:
Flaunt It Fridays #17 - Disguise Bird
Simply Sunday Challenge with K Andrews - For the Birds

Nighty Night,
Belinda

Puppy Hugs!

2011-04-05T20:32:00.002-05:00

It's me again. I have a real cutie here. This is for my Aunt Sister and her little dog Chico. The image on this card looks like Chico. I know it will make my Aunt Sister smile. She loves her little buddy. I try to send her a card and letter weekly. Please pray for her. She has been feeling a little poorly this week. Her 90th birthday is coming in August this year. On to her card ...

Design details:
Size: A2
CS: Ivory, tan, pink, medium pink and black (The Paper Company)
PP: Yellow/burgandy stripe (DCWV - Flower Shower stack)
Fibers: 1/4" Burgandy ribbon (Offray) and Burgandy/Black dot ribbon (Cajun Collection - Making Memories)
Ink: Black (Fiskars set)
Font: Princess BTN (Bitstream, Inc. and Font Diner (www.fontdiner.com/ROE))
Four Legged Friends (Cricut Lite) - Dog5 cut at 3-3/4"
Stretch Your Imagination - Flourish4 Blackout (pg 78) cut at 2-1/2"

I will be entering this one into the following challenges:
OWH Stars and Stamps K-9 Challenge - Dog or Dogs
Card Cupids - dots or stripes
Happy Monday Challenge - Polka Dots, Stripes and Checks (Any combo)

Happy Crafting,
Belinda

Welcome Home

2011-04-05T20:14:00.001-05:00

Hello again blogger,

I have been working diligently today to get a few cute cards done and in the mail. Here is the first of the cards.

The colors are bright and welcoming. I loved working with Cricut Wild Cards cart today. It was a blast. I did some free hand dry embossing for bricks on the chimney.

Design details:
Size: 3-1/2" x 4-7/8" (4-bar envelop)
CS: Ivory, rust, gold, light gray, medium green and brown
Stamp: Small Flourish (Sweet Blossoms & Swirls - Hot Off the Press)
Ink: Black (Fiskars set)
Fibers: Ivory picot ribbon (Offray) used in window to make lace-like curtians.
Adhesives: Tape Rummer (Scotch), 2 Way Glue (Zig - EK Success) and 3d foam squares (Thermoweb)
Wild Card House (pg 75) and shrubs (icon) cut at 4.1"
Stretch Your Imagination Flourish4 Blackout (pg 78) cut at 1.2"

I will be entering this into the following challenges:
Cricut Cardz Challenge #68 - House image, a tough of lace and a flourish
Craft Your Passion Challenges #52 - Anything goes

Thanks for taking a peek. Happy Crafting,
Belinda

Batwing Queen

2011-04-04T19:58:00.001-05:00

Back again with another card. This is for a friend who won an exercise challenge. She did the most arm exercises. This is the card that I sent to her for her win.

This is the inside sentiment.

Design details:

Size: fits an A2 envelope

CS: Black and white (The Paper Company)

PP: Purple flowers (DCWV - Flower Shower stack)

Font: Engravers' Old English Bold BT (Bitstream, Inc.)

Adhesive: ATG (Scotch)

Hello Kitty Greetings Bat (pg 72) cut at 3-3/4"; Inside sentiment bat cut at 3-1/4"

I am entering this card into the following challenges:

http://morethanfavors.blogspot.com/2011/03/wacky-wednesday-32-something-funny.html - something funny

Cookin' w/Cricut #23 - Funny quote, saying or pun

Happy Crafting,

Belinda

Count you Twice

2011-04-04T18:07:00.001-05:00

It's me again blogger.

I have another card made with a digi stamp. I had forgotten how much fun coloring can be ... relaxing too.

Design details:
Size: A2
CS: Ivory, orange and medium green (The Paper Company)
PP: Blue floral and Blue/Ivory/Green Mosaic (DCWV - Flower Shower stack)
Stamp: ChrissyLe_Poppies (Digi by Paper Ink Color)
Font: Annie BTN [Bitstream and Font Diner (www.fontdiner.com/ROE)]
Punches: Corner rounder (Marvy-Uchida) and Fancy Flight Edger (EK Success)

Tool: 5x7 oval template with blue and green blades (cut on inside) (Creative Memories)

Fibers: 3/16" Green picot ribbon (Offray)

Pencils: Colored pencils (Crayola)

This card will be entered in the following challenges:

Paper Playtime #42 - Digi Monday - anything goes

Pollycraft Monday #87 - Old/Neglected stamp/image

Card Patterns #109 - sketch

Blessings and Happy Crafting,

Belinda

Seeds of Kindness

2011-04-04T17:04:00.003-05:00

Hello blogger,

It is a beautiful, albiet very windy, day here. A cool front came through early this morning and we got some much needed rain. Put me right in the mood for coloring some flowers. Here is one of my cards for today.

I made this card following the sketch from My Creative Time.

Design details
Size: A2
CS: Ivory and light blue (The Paper Company)
PP: Gardening squares (DCWV - Flower Shower stack)
Stamp: Watering Can (Digital by Paper Ink Color)
Font: Freehand591BT (Bitstream, Inc.)
Pumches: Corner rounder (MRvy Uchida) and Daisy Scallop Edger (EK Success)
Pen/Pencil: Energel 1.0mm - Black (Pentel) and Colored Pencils (Crayola)
Fibers: 3/16" green picot ribbon (Offray)

This card will be entered in the following challenges:
Amber's Crafts & Stuff #3 - April Flowers
Throwback Thursday #179 - Cricutless and sketch
Creative Belli #114 - Sewing - Stitchin', buttons, seam tape, pin, etc.

Thanks for stopping by,
Belinda

Happy Easter! Happy Spring!

2011-04-04T00:30:00.000-05:00

Hello my bloggie friend,

I have been working on the following projects for the last three days. This all came about because I wanted Easter or Spring placemats for my fur-babies: Sophie, Zach and Lucy. Most of the placemats I found had a funny odor to them. I think it was just the vinyl they were made with, but Zach does not like 'wonky' odors and he would not get close to his food dish with that placemat under his dish. So, I decided to make 12x12 placemats for my babies and laminate them. These pics are pre-lamination. Need to find a good place to do that job. So let the show begin ...

Sophie's placemat - Happy Easter

Design details:
Size: 12x12
CS: black, white, pink, medium pink and medium blue (The Paper Company) and pale yellow (Colorbok - pastel pack)
PP: blue/pink floral (DCWV - Spring Stack); various papers for eggs were all from my stash.
Adhesives: ATG (Scotch), 2 Way Glue (Zig - EK Success) and Xyron 150 (Xyron)
Create a Critter Bunny and Flower (pg 26) cut at 6" and Basket cut at 5-3/4"
Cricut Classic Font Letters cut at 1-1/4" (Tall Ball Font with shadow)
Creative Memories Oval set used to cut eggs

Zach's placemat - Egg Hunt

Design details:
Size: 12x12
CS: black, bright green, yellow, orange, light green and tan (The Paper Company)
PP: Floral background (DCWV - Spring Stack), green dot (DCWV - Flower Shower stack), Funky Swirl Lime (Making Memories) and various others from stash for eggs
Adhesives: ATG (Scotch) and Xyron 150 and 500 (Xyron)
Creative Memories oval set used to cut eggs
Create a Critter Chick (pg 53) cut at 5", Worm (pg 65) cut at 4" and Grass (pg 45) cut at 2-1/2"
Cricut Classic Font Letters cut at 1-1/4"

Lucy's placemat

Design details
Size: 12x12
CS: black, white, light gray, medium pink and medium blue (The Paper Company)
PP: floral background (DCWV - Spring Stack) and green dot (DCWV - Flower Shower stack)
Fibers: MD Lt Topaz - 725 (DMC Embroidery floss)
Creative Memories oval set used to cut eggs
Create a Critter Lamb (pg 71) cut at 6-1/2" and Grass (pg 45) cut at 2-1/2"
Cricut Classic Font Oval Tags (pg 69) cut at 2" and letters (Tall Ball w/Shadow) cut at 1-1/4"

I am entering them in the following challenges:

Paper Cutz #85 - Easter - any colors

Scrapbookaholic By Abby #2 - Spring - Anything

Cupcake Inspirations #105 - Easter - following this pic

I had a ton of fun creating these larger projects (I typically make cards). I am planning to make more for others holidays ... Flag Day, Summer, 4th of July, Back to School, Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas are on the list so far. These were just too much fun.

Blessings and Happy Crafting,

Belinda

Happy Birthday Koala

2011-04-01T13:49:00.002-05:00

It's me again. I have another Birthday Koala. He is ready for the party. He has on his hat and is bringing the Birthday Boy or Girl a balloon. This little Koala is ready for some Birthday fun!!!

This cute little party goer will be sent to the following challenges:
Craft Your Passion #51 - Grin and Bear It
Happy Monday Challenge - Card for a kid

Design Details:
All paper is from DCWV 8X8 Birthday Scrapbook Kit unless otherwise stated.
Size: A2 - side fold
CS: white, black, light gray, and medium gray (The Paper Company), red, blue, green and yellow.
PP: Happy Birthday purple
Accent: Pineapple Glitter Glue (JoAnn's)
Adhesives: ATG (Scotch), 2 Way Glue (Zig - EK Success) and 3d foam square (Thermoweb)
Create a Critter Koala (pg 49) cut at 2-1/2"
Create a Critter Balloon (pg 30) cut at 2-1/2"
Create a Critter Hat (pg 29) cut at 2-1/2"
Create a Critter Happy Birthday (pg 27) cut at 1-1/2"

Blessings and more crafting to come,
Belinda

Happy Birthday Pinwheel

2011-04-01T13:30:00.000-05:00

Hello Blogger friend,

Back again with another critter. Needed to add more birthday cards to my stash and the give away bin.
This cute little koala is one of my faves. Just want to smile when I see him.

This was created using a sketch from OWH Stars and Stamps. This is entered in the OWH Stars and Stamps Birthday challenge #62.
Design details:
All papers, stickers, vellum are from DCWV 8X8 Birthday Scrapbook Kit unless otherwise stated.
Size: A2 - top fold
CS: white, black, light gray and medium gray (The Paper Company), blue, green and yellow.
PP: multi stripe and green Happy Birthday
Accents: blue star brads (Recollections), hat sticker and vellum Happy Birthday
Adhesives: ATG (Scotch), 2 Way Glue (Zig - EK Success) and foam tape (Darice)
Tools: Silent Setter (Provo Craft)
Create a Critter Koala (pg 49) cut at 2-1/2"
Create a Critter Pinwheel (pg 29) cut at 2-1/2"

Happy Crafting,
Belinda

Blog Award!

2011-03-31T21:23:00.000-05:00

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

2011-03-30T00:05:00.002-05:00

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!!!!

2011-03-29T23:49:00.000-05:00

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

Wendy - Bling Queen Giveaway

2011-03-28T21:36:00.000-05:00

Go over to Wendy's site to enter in her giveaway and congratulate her on getting 1500 followers. Mention that I sent you. If you are not already one of her followers, become one.

Hoppy Birthday Plaid

2011-03-28T21:23:00.000-05:00

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

2011-03-28T21:08:00.003-05:00

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!

2011-03-28T20:28:00.001-05:00

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 ...

2011-03-25T23:23:00.001-05:00

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!

2011-03-24T22:58:00.000-05:00

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!

2011-03-24T14:59:00.001-05:00

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!

2011-03-23T22:58:00.000-05:00

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

2011-03-23T19:40:00.000-05:00

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

2011-03-23T11:35:00.000-05:00

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

2011-03-23T11:11:00.000-05:00

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

2011-03-22T00:16:00.000-05:00

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!!!

2011-03-21T23:06:00.000-05:00

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!!!

2011-03-21T13:25:00.005-05:00

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!

2011-03-18T02:53:00.002-05:00

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

2011-03-17T17:13:00.004-05:00

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

2011-03-16T15:39:00.002-05:00

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!

2011-03-09T16:43:00.000-06:00

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!"

2011-03-09T16:32:00.000-06:00

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

2011-03-09T16:25:00.001-06:00

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

Tristan

2011-03-08T10:27:00.000-06:00

By way of Mary at Cardz TV I found this young man. He is trying to get to 150 followers. He a very tallented young crafter. Please check out Tristan's blog and help him get to 150 followers. It would really make his day!

Blessings!

Bookmark #5 - Just Chillin with a book!

2011-03-06T21:19:00.003-06:00

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!

2011-03-06T21:13:00.001-06:00

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!

2011-03-06T21:09:00.001-06:00

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!

2011-03-06T21:02:00.000-06:00

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

2011-03-06T20:56:00.002-06:00

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.

2011-03-03T18:46:00.000-06:00

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!!!'

2011-03-03T18:30:00.001-06:00

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

2011-03-03T18:13:00.000-06:00

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!

2011-03-03T17:47:00.001-06:00

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

2011-03-01T15:29:00.002-06:00

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

Thank You Bird

2011-01-16T18:52:00.002-06:00

Happy New Year All!

I know that I am a few weeks behind ... I am ready to get a new year underway though. I want to take sometime to catch up. I finally got a Cricut!!! WOOHOO!!! And I have finally gotten it installed into my office. It is a bit stuffed with regular office goodies and all my crafting goodies. I will have to come up with a better plan. Shhhhh ... don't tell DH, but I may turn our guest room into my craft room. What to do with the furniture ... that is a subject for another day.

Presenting the first card from my new creations with Cricut:

The inspiration for this card came from Tracy - CardJunkieToo. Please click on the link and check out her blog. She has some great ideas and wonderful projects.

Card Recipe:
Green pre-made card (6-1/2 x 5) - unknown
Cardstock (The Paper Co.) - Bright Pink, Lt Pink, Lt Green, Black and White
Patterned Paper (DCWV - The Spring Stack)
Green Rhinestone (K & Company)
Black Pen (Pentel EnerGel 1.0)
Bird - Create-a-Critter (pg 65) cut at 3-1/4"
Cloud - Create-a-Critter (pg 65) pink cut at 1-1/2" and white cut at 1-1/4"

Thank you for stopping by ... until next time!

Happy Hauntings Give-Away

2011-01-13T00:46:00.000-06:00

Hello All,
Just wanted to let you know about a give-away over at Cricutlvr. Elsa is giving away a Happy Hauntings cart. Hop over to her blog and check it out!

Don't forget to wish Elsa Happy Birthday, too!!!

Happy Crafting,
Belinda

Craft-e-Corner Giveaway!

2010-09-27T13:02:00.000-05:00

Hello again,

I found another great giveaway! Craft-e-Corner is giving away a Cricut Wild Card cart to celebrate World Card Making Day. Hop on over there and join in on the fun!!!

Blessings and Happy Crafting!
Belinda

DCWV Giveaway!

2010-09-27T12:07:00.000-05:00

Hello my fellow bloggers,
I found this great giveaway. Hop over to DCWV Diary and check it out. Erin is giving away Midnight Spell Stack, Amber Autumn Stack and Happy Hauntings Cricut Cartridge! WooHoo, what fun the lucky winner will have. So hop over there to join in on the fun!

Blessings and Happy Crafting,
Belinda

Giveaway of the New Limited Edition Scrapbox

2010-08-17T15:19:00.001-05:00

The Original Scrapbox is giving away a NEW Limited Edition Scrapbox.

Who wouldn't love to have one of these beauties? I especially like the cherry finish of the pictured Workbox. It comes in a variety of great finishes to fit most and decor.

Also check RachelleWrites for more contest info.

Hurry to enter the Giveaway closes August 20, 2010 at 11:59pm MST.

Happy Crafting!

Belinda

HB Flower Pot

2010-08-11T18:09:00.001-05:00

I love making Flower Pot cards. I think they are super cheerful and can be used for a multitude of things (i.e. hidden messages, gift cards, easel cards, etc.) August is a very busy birthday month for me. You will be seeing lots and lots and lots of birthday cards. On my maternal side of the family there are eight (8) birthdays and three (3) of these are for my aunts and one (1) for my mother. The remaining are cousins. Well on to the card.

This card qualifies for three challenges:

Easy Craft Project Challenge - use Chocolate Brown

Sentimental Sunday - Anything goes

Party Time Tuesdays - Anything goes - Birthday sentiment

Blessings and Happy Crafting!

Belinda

Supplies:

Ivory, yellow and pink cs - The Paper Company

Chocolate Brown cs - Time to Cherish - Current

Green dot pp, purple flower pp, and green lattice pp - DCWV

Violet Pigment Brush Stamp Pad - Color Box

Happy, happy and Birthday stamp - Doodlebug Birthday - Doodlebug Designs, Inc. - Hampton ART

Flower punch - EK Success

Dragonfly bling - Darice

Foam Tape - Darice

Mini Pop Dots - All Night Media - Plaid

I used Plaid ROYAL COAT Dimensional Magic (Clear) to make the flower shiny.

Blog Candy Alert!

2010-08-11T16:53:00.000-05:00

I just found this site Double Click Connections. Carri AKA A Busy Bee is giving away blog candy. You have until August 14 to get in on this deal! I found her through the Back to School Blog Hop (start HERE). I have been inspired by these talented ladies. Hope you stop by the Blog Hop and also check out A Busy Bee's site.

Happy crafting and Blessings!
Belinda

Christmas Window Easel

2010-07-27T23:46:00.001-05:00

Another fun to create card. I struggled a bit with the tree until I decided to put the picture window in front of it. That changed the whole look of the card. This was inspired by a stamp from Doodlebug Home for the Holidays. I hand cut the Christmas tree and the picture window, both are my own creations.

This card is entered into two challenges: CARDZTV and Tuesday Throwdown. CARDZTV's challenge was to make a tree and Tuesday Throwdown's challenge was a Christmas in July challenge. This card applied to both.

Here is my offering:

Happy crafting to all and to all a good night (heehee),

Belinda

Supplies:

White and Red cardstock - The Paper Company

Green PP - DCWV

Christmas Lights sticker - Christmas for kids Borders - Me and My Big Ideas

Star sticker - Patriotic Sayings - Me and My Big Ideas

Greeting stamp - Doodlebug Home for the Holidays - Doodlebug Design, Inc., Hampton ART

Scarlet Pigment Brush Pad - ColorBox

Creamy Brown Fluid Chalk - Color Box

Dark Brown Fluid Chalk - ColorBox

Chestnut Roan Fluid Chalk - ColorBox

Foam Tape - Darice.

Snowman

2010-07-27T23:18:00.001-05:00

Well I have been having fun creating Christmas cards. I had started this Snowman card a few weeks ago and just could not get inspired. I was inspired today. It went together like a dream. Some of the inspiration goes to Unscripted Sketches #65. My little snow friend we able to find a suitable home until he is sent on his way. I also combined this with two other challenges: Pile It On "Stretch that Plastic" and Splendid Stamping's "Don't forget to Floss!" Here is Unscripted Sketches sketch:

Here is my offering:

More to come ...

Supplies:

White, Navy cardstock;

Snowman stamp - Winter wonders - Autumn Leaves

MD Baby Blue (334) floss - DMC

White snowflake eyelet - unknown

Light blue button - unknown

Silver snowflake brad - Gartner Studios

Ink: Black (unknown), Royal Blue and Cranberry (Pigment Brush Pad - ColorBox)

Black ZIG Writer - EK Success

Mini Pop Dots - All Night Media - Plaid

Happy Thoughts!

2010-07-24T22:28:00.002-05:00

Hello all,

Got a late start to the day. Am just finishing up a card. Of course I was also attending Digi-Day at SNR Card Universe. It was a ton of fun. Come join us on August 28 for the next Digi-Day. You will have a ton of fun too!

Here is the card I was working on during the Digi-Day.

Had a fun time making this one. Lots of hand cutting though ... very relaxing.

Happy Crafting,

Belinda

Supplies

White cardstock - The Paper Company
Lime green cardstock - paper stash
All patterned paper from DCWV Flower Shower Stack
Mini Pop Dots - All Night Media - Plaid
Foam Tape - Darice
Font - Crazy Girlz Blond BTN - www.fontdiner.com

Red Rose

2010-07-14T20:41:00.001-05:00

Hello my friends,

Well, I have been at it again. This time it was a commissioned card. Yippee!!! I really had a great time with this one. Played around with a new digital stamp from Treehouse Stamps. I got the Embrace Life digital stamp that had two beautiful roses included. Ashley got my order right out and I was able to get things rolling quickly this morning. Here is a pic of my finished card.

I also made a lined envelop. The liner was made by positioning a smaller version of the rose stamp all-over red cs. I also made a rose seal for the back of the envelop.

Happy Crafting,

Belinda

Supplies:

Black cs - Time to Cherish - Current
Red, Green and White cs - The Paper Company
Stamp - Lg. Rose - Embrace Life - Treehouse Stamps
Silver Pen (Extra Fine Pint 0.7mm) - Pen-tough - Sakura
2 Way Glue - ZIG - EK Success

Smile Mosaic

2010-07-12T19:56:00.004-05:00

Hello bloggers,

Hope all of you had or are having a terrific Monday. Busy, busy here in Texas. I reorganized my paper scraps. The larger scraps were filed in an old paper carrier and the smaller scraps are still in the paper drawer. It sure makes things much easier when looking for just the right size element.

I made two of the same card today. Both are pink, green and white. The challenge was a mosaic look. Check out Tuesday Throwndown and Card Patterns. Here is my take on their challenges. Here is a pic of CP#72.

I really enjoyed making these cards and they actually went quite fast once I got the measurements figured out. I think I will do these again.

Happy Crafting,

Belinda

Materials used:

White cs - The Paper Company

Pink/White and Green/White pp - DCWV - The Spring Stack

White stitched Green ribbon - unknown

Pink Gingham ribbon - JoAnn's

Pink Buttons - unknown (probably got these at a crop)

Smile stamp - Doodlebug Memories, Doodlebug Designs, Inc. - HamptonART

Black ink - unknown

Thermoweb adhesive

Glue stick - Pioneer

Glue Dots - Glue Dots International

Tools used:

Tag - Coluzzle - ProvoCraft

Scissors

HB Song

2010-07-11T20:45:00.006-05:00

Here is another one! I was on a creative roll. Still lots rolling around in my head ... well that is another matter.

This one was created with Mojo Monday #146 and Play Date Cafe #37 Challenges.

Materials used:

White and Turquoise cs - The Paper Company

Multi-Stripe, Pastel Medallion and Two-Tone Pink Circle pp - DCWV Flower Shower Stack

Birthday Vellum - JoAnn's Craft Essentials

Present sticker - "Celebrate Me!" - Renae Lindgren Scrapbook Stickers - Creative Imaginations, Inc.

Green Picot ribbon - Offray

Foam tape - Darice

Font - Holiday Springs BTN Quill - http://www.fontdiner.com/

Tools used:

Small Oval cutter - Creative Memories

Red cutting blade - Creative Memories

Computer and Printer

Scissors

Happy Crafting!

Belinda

Rain Dance

2010-07-11T20:40:00.004-05:00

Hello bloggers,

Hope you all had a terrific Sunday. Ours was quiet and relaxing ... was in the craft room making cards again. Here is the latest. This one is for TSSC #129 and Paper Playtime #6 - "It's a Guy Thing".

Materials used:

White cs - The Paper Company

Teal cs - unknown

Orange pp - unknown

Cloud/Umbrella, Teal/Grange/Green Stripe, Blue/Green Floral, Green Plaid - DCWV Flower Shower Stack

White Ultimate Gel Pen - American Crafts

Tools used:

Magic Matter - Puzzlemates

Threading Water Punch - Fiskars

Scissors

My DH is often times very silly. On occasion he will do a 'rain dance'. That was the inspiration for this card. It is most definitely a 'guy thing' in our home.

Happy Crafting!

Belinda

Flowers for You

2010-07-09T21:56:00.001-05:00

Here is another creation. This one was created with Unscripted Sketches #62. It is also in the pink and green theme. I really like those colors. However, they are not really in any of the rooms of my home. Oh, I take that back. I have this 'flame stitch' wallpaper in my entry, kitchen/dining room that has shades of pink/green/blue. It is very nice.

Here is my card offering.

Materials used:

White, Grass Green and Pink cs - The Paper Company

Pink/Green/White plaid and Multi Pastel dots - DCWV The Spring Stack

Flower stamp - Doodlebug Friends CS4294 - Doodlebug Designs, Inc. (HamptonART)

For You stamp - All Year Greetings - Fiskars

Crayola colored pencils - Binny Smith, A Hallmark Company

Pink Rhinestone butterfly - Darice

Pop Dot - All Night Media - Plaid

Tools used:

Small Circle and Large Circle Template - Creative Memories

Green and Blue cutting blade - Creative Memories

That is it for tonight.

Happy Crafting!

Belinda

Butterfly Wishes

2010-07-09T21:33:00.006-05:00

Good evening all,

Hope you all had a great Saturday! Mine was wonderful. I reconnected with a friend who has been out of town for a while. It was really good visiting with her. I am so glad she is back in town. Before and after my visit I was busy creating some new cards ... who knew??? As you can tell I have been coloring again!?! I just love coloring!! Hope you enjoy!

This is the card front.

Inside of card. Left blank for sentiment to come.

I made the following card using these three challenges:

SSSC #76 (Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge) - I used their sketch

CIC66 (Cupcake Inspiration Challenge)

Pile It On My Favorite Things (Butterflies and Flowers)

I enjoyed these very much. Thanks SSSC, CIC and Pile It On for your inspiration. If you have not checked out these sites please do so. These DT's do a terrific job.

Materials used:

White cs - The Paper Company

Aqua cs - from stash

Cream with green dusting, Green with cream dots, Two-tone pink circles and Two-tone pink dots - DCWV Flower Shower Stack

Crayola colored pencils - Binney & Smith, A Hallmark Company

Flowers and small butterfly stamps - Doodle Friends CS4294 - Doodlebug Designs, Inc. (HamptonART)

Large butterfly stamp - Doodlebug Memories CS4304 - Doodlebug Designs, Inc. (HamptonART)

Pop Dots - All Night Media - Plaid

Black Ink - unknown

Pink and Turquoise Rhinestone - K & Company

Clear Rhinestone - Darice

Tools used:

Small and Medium Circle Template - Creative Memories

Red, Green and Blue cutters - Creative Memories

Happy Crafting!

Belinda

Blast from the past!

2010-07-07T13:53:00.001-05:00

Whew! This is a blast from the past for me. This is a pic of the first Christmas card I made in multiples. It was tons of fun, but a LOT of work LOL!!! The snowmen and snow globe were from Kayla's Kreations vol. 1. Enjoy!

Materials used:

All are unknown manufacturers at this time as I did not make a list.

CS - black, brown, green, orange, white shimmer

PP - red/green/white plaid, purple/green/blue/white plaid, snowflake paper

soft fuzzy paper for snow base

clear acetate

iridescent 'snow' flake

I think I used a millennium roller ball pen. I got this at the office supply.

Xyron 150 for most of the adhesive

Card base was Ivory premade.

Tools used:

Creative Memories circle template and cutting blade

Scissors

Scallop Scissors

Happy crafting,

Belinda

Hooray! Cupcake

2010-07-06T22:27:00.002-05:00

Hello All!

What a beautiful day we had today. It was wonderfully sunny most of the day and then we had a POP up thunderstorm! Lots of thunder *BOOM* and lightning! Almost lost the power. Thank goodness we did not. It was too muggy to be without A/C.

I have a new creation. Although it is a little late for July 4th, it is for my mother's friend who is a 'firecracker' baby. I also made it for two challenges: For Fun Challenges and Paper Cutz Challenge #48. These challenges were for patriotic card or July 4th craft project using digital, hand stamped or Cricut cut image. Oh, the cupcake image is from Treeshouse Stamps. Stop by they have some really cute digis. Enjoy!

Materials used:
White cs - The Paper Company
Black, Red and Blue cs - Times to Cherish (Current)
Crayola Colored Pencils - Binney & Smith A Hallmark Company
Foam tape - Darice
Mini Pop Dots - All Night Media - Plaid
Cupcake - June free digital stamp image - Treehouse Stamps
Font - Crazy Girlz Blond BTN - www.fontdiner.com

Tools used:
Scissors
Computer and Printer

I really enjoyed coloring this cut little cupcake. It was very relaxing and fun. Hope you enjoy.

Hugs and happy crafting!
Belinda

Just stopping by for a visit ...

2010-07-05T12:08:00.001-05:00

While I was posting my latest card creation I had a visitor to my craft table sneak in ... Zach a.k.a. Bubbe.

He and his sisters (Sophie and Lucy) jockey for room on the craft table while I am there. They are quickly moved to a chair which is strategically placed beside me while crafting. With all the sharp tools and many pointy objects on the table I worry about them getting hurt while jumping up on the table or down from the file cabinet to the left of the table (off picture). Do you see the mat under Bubbe? That's my Creative Memories cutting mat. I know what he is thinking, "Mom, did you think I would curl up on a bare table?"

I think I will let him 'sleep' there for a while. I have some calls to make and dust to stir.

Happy crafting!

Belinda

Glisten

2010-07-05T10:58:00.002-05:00

Hello all,

Hope you had a wonderful 4th. It was quiet here. Had quite a bit of rain on Friday and Saturday, but Sunday was bright and sunny.

Several blogs are having Christmas in July. CARDZ TV is one such blog (one of my favs, see button on sidebar). Unscripted Sketches is another blog with Christmas in July. They are having something everyday in the month of July. Head on over and check them out. I mentioned these two because the card below fits with both challenges. Unscripted Sketches Bonus Christmas in July #1 was the pattern used for this card along with CARDZ TV's color combo (pink, red, green, white and black ONLY).

Materials used:

White cardstock - The Paper Company

Black cardstock - Times to Cherish (Current)

Green tinted White - DCWV Flower Shower stack

Pink w/red dots - DCWV Flower Shower stack

Red - DCWV Flower Shower stack

Green grid lines - DCWV Flower Shower stack

Black w/white edges ribbon - unknown

Opal Glitter Glue - JoAnn's Craft Essentials

Tools used:

'Glisten' Embossing Template L9510 - Lasting Impressions

Embossing Tool - Lasting Impressions

Light Box - Darice

Sanding file - Making Memories

Large Circle - Creative Memories

Red Cutting Blade - Creative Memories

Create-a-Sticker Xyron 150 - Xyron

I had a lot of fun creating this one. It is fun thinking of Christmas in July.

Merry HoHo!

Belinda

SS Lollipop

2010-07-04T22:55:00.002-05:00

When I was browsing the available challenges for this past week, I found the Paper Playtime #5 challenge: Ahoy Matey. The words to "The Good Ship Lollipop" began buzzing around in my head. Although the only thing Ahoy Matey and "The Good Ship Lollipop" have in common is a ship I decided to create a card ... what else does one do in these cases? Here are the results.

Materials used:
CS: White, Ivory (The Paper Company)
PP: Blue Speckled (Bo Bunny Press), Gold Marble, Two-tone Yellow Dot, Purple Dot, Brown and Pink Cardstock (paper stash), Pastel Stripe (DCWV - The Spring Stack)
Chalk: Blue, Dark Blue, Gray, White, Mustard and Brown (Inkadinkado)
Pen: Pure Pink Writer (Zig - EK Success), Black Pen - unknown
Stickers: Peppermint (PSX)
Glitter Glue: Opal (JoAnn Craft Essentials)
Fonts: First Grader (WSI-Font Collection, W.S.I.) and Arial Narrow (The Monotype Corporation)
Adhesive: 2 Way Glue (Zig - EK Success)
Words to "The Good Ship Lollipop" by S. Clare - found on internet

Tools used:
Rulter: Scallop ruler (PA-620A - Déjà Views by C-Thru Ruler Company)
Computer and Printer

I hope this will end the song repeat in my head. Hope you enjoy the card as much as I enjoyed making it.

Hugs,
Belinda

Heart Bloom

2010-07-02T16:30:00.001-05:00

Hello my scrappy friends!

Happy Friday. Have missed being around. Have been out of town for a few days, but am home again and enjoying my crafting time. Once I got unpacked and settled back into the groove of things, I started checking out what all of you have been doing. Some of you are crafting up a storm. I have been very inspired.

Here is my latest creation using Card Patterns Sketch #70.

Materials used

White cardstock - The Paper Company

All patterned paper is DCWV - Flower Shower Spring Stack (12X12)

Dark Teal, Light Teal, Orange and White mosaic

Orange and White grid

Two-tone Purple Floral

Light Blue Denim

Floral Heart

Burgundy Satin ribbon - Offray

Yellow button - unknown

Burgundy buttons - unknown

#972 - Deep Canary floss - DMC

Glue Dots - Glue Dots International

Foam tape - Darice

Mini Pop Dots - All Night Media - Plaid

Font - Melanie BT - Bitstream, Inc.

Tools used

Computer

Needle

Scissors

Have a terrific evening. I am off to craft some more!

Hugs,

Belinda

Knit Your Hearts

2010-06-22T22:32:00.001-05:00

Happy Tuesday Evening!

Have had a great day of card making today. Have several cards to finish for an upcoming wedding trip. This one I finished up for a few challenges this week.

I made this card for the following challenges:

Paper Cutz Challenge #46 - wedding with brown, white, pink and green

Card Patterns #69 - follow the sketch below

Sentimental Sunday #8 - use a favorite sentiment

Materials used on this card:

White cardstock - The Paper Company

Brown cardstock - Times to Cherish (Current)

Pink Swirl - Cinderella Pink - Sandylion Sticker Design

Dark Pink Heart - paper stash

Green Polka Dot - paper stash

Pink flowers - cut from Floral Border Stripe - DCWV - The Spring Stack

Clear Rhinestones - Darice

Tools used:

Creative Memories Circle templates

Large scallop scissors

Don't forget to stop by the wonderful challenge sites and check out the other cards entered in all the challenges. There are a lot of talented folks in the blogosphere.

Blessings and Happy card making!

Belinda

It's Your Day

2010-06-21T13:24:00.001-05:00

Here is another birthday card I made this past week. I had a lot of fun with the little hat. I stamped it, cut it out and glittered it. The picture just does not do it justice.

Materials used
White cardstock –The Paper Company
Red cardstock – DCWV – Birthday Scrapbook in a Stack 8X8
Blue Happy Birthday PP – DCWV – Birthday Scrapbook in a Stack 8X8
Birthday Vellun Quote – JoAnn Craft Essentials
¼” Turquoise Grosgrain ribbon – Offray
Party Hat stamp – M103 Birthday - My Sentiments Exactly
Lime Pigment Bruch Pad – ColorBox
Iridescent Glitter Glue – JoAnn Craft Essentials
Mini Pop Dots – All Night Media (Plaid)

Tools used
Coluzzle Tag template – Provo Craft
Silent Setter hole punch – Provo Craft

Hope you enjoy!
Blessings!
Belinda