Challenge# 20: Cricutless/ Stamping w/ video

Time for another challenge!! This month is a little strange, since there are 3 wednesdays this month. so just wanted to let everyone know that I will not be announcing the winner until the 8th of April.

This challenge is a fun one. Cricutless/ Stamping. This is a great chance to use your pattern papers, stamps, stickers, rub ons , embossing folders  and cutting dies! Use whatever you want to create an original project, just as long as you don't use an electronic diecutter machine (cricut, pazzles, silhouette sd, craft robo, gazelle, cougar....etc) AND you must feature some sort of stamping on your card (be it a sentiment or an image, ) digital stamps are A OK :-)

Feel free to combine this challenge, with a sketch challenge, or color challenge, or anything of that sort. But you cannot combine this challenge with another "Cricutless" Challenge , because that is not a challenge at all.

Once again the prize for this month is
Mother's day Bouquet Cricut Cartridge.

If you don't have a cricut, no problem you can still enter a project for a chance to win, and I will send you another crafty prize of equal value

This week our guest designer is Priyanka from Priyanka's Creations
 and she created this Amazingly lavish and beautiful wedding stair step card. I love how she used fabric on her card. You can tell that she put ALOT of work into creating this masterpiece.
Please take the time to stop by her website and give her some love. She is one talented woman!

First up for my Design Team Ladies is Amanda

I love love love this card she made. sometimes simple and elegant is just the way to go, and I love the giant buttons inside of the flowers.

Next up is Elsa..
I am so smitten by this little honey bear, he is so sweet. you can't stay mad at him at all. The colors make this card a perfect gender neutral card great for any apology

Last but not least is Ivette

All I can say is wow. She used a jumbo fiskars bacground stamp and colored them in with her copic markers. I am sure that was time consuming but wow did that pay off! It comes across so pefectly spring!! Just in time for mother's day. Also love cards with the coordinating inside.

Finally onto my project. .. a card..  ( I need to do more scrapbook pages, but I swear lately i have been having the hardest time trying to find enough time to make even a card)



Card size: A2
Stamp Sets: Papertrey Ink Up up & Away, Up up & Away sentiments
Cardstock: Papertrey ink Stampers Select, Kraft
Pattern Paper: K& company Sweet Nectar 12x12, 6x6 pad
Cutting Dies: Papertrey ink Cloud die
Embossing Folder: Swiss Dots
Ink: Stampin up Basic Black, Soft Suede
Coloring Medium: Prismacolor Pencils & Color Pencil Blender
Embellishments: Timeless Twine Bakers Twine, Saleyn Opal Glitter Glue, Glossy Accents
Adhesives: SU Dimensionals, Scotch Quick Dry, ATG Tape,  Hot Glue
Other Tools: Cuttlebug Machine, Corner Chomper, Scissors


I hope you enjoy my video tutorial.

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Episode 93: Sunday Tutorial with Digital Delights

Hey friends,

It's time for another tutorial for digital delights by louby loo. Today I am doing a quick tutorial on how I color with prismacolor pencils as well as putting together a cute and simple card.

Today I am using the super adorable Little Dumpling and Little Dumpling accessories set.

hope you enjoy my tutorial








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Imagine That Blog Hop

Goodmorning,

And welcome to the Imagine that Blog Hop Hosted by Sandra at  365 days of Cricut. I'm so happy to be in my first ever imagine Blog Hop. It's very exciting. If you arrived here from Darlene, then in you're in the right spot. If not Don't worry just head over to Sandra's blog and start from the beginning. Lost along the way? I will have the Blog Hop list at the bottom of this post.

The Hop is full of some wonderful talented ladies showcasing adorable projects using the various Cricut Imagine art and Pattern Cartridges.

Today I am showcasing the Cricut Imagine Enjoy the Seasons Art Cartridge. I created this cute 5x7 card using the art as well as the patterns on the Enjoy the Seasons Art Cartridge.

Here is a close up of the adorable image

The Sentiment is From Scrappy Moms Stamp Spring Fling Stamp Set.

I do have some blog candy... I am offering up a 15 Dollar gift card to Peachy keen Stamps or Lettering Delights, Winners choice.

In order to be elligible for the blog candy
1. Make sure you are a follower
2. Leave a comment on this post

For an additional Chances to win
--head over to my youtube channel and subscribe
-- head over to my facebook page, and write on my wall  :)

Make sure to leave each comment seperately. You have maximum of 3 comments.

ALSO do not forget to hop through the entire blog and comment on each Hopper's blog. Sandra is having a grand prize giveaway of Scrappy Moms Stamps and Peachy keen Stamps.

Thanks for hopping  by the next stop is Kristin

1. Sandra  http://365daysofcricut.blogspot.com/
2. Elsa  http://cricutlvr.blogspot.com/
3. Monica http://simplycricutting.blogspot.com/
4. Pam http://simply-pam.blogspot.com/
5. Nadia http://nadiasbeautifulmess.blogspot.com/
6. Laurel http://www.blog.littlepeaceofmyheart.com/
7. Lezlye http://www.lezlyes.blogspot.com/
8. Jenny http://kozfam5.blogspot.com/
9. Mistyrose http://sweetmagnoliarose.blogspot.com/
10.  Gaby http://www.gabycreates.com/
11. Lauren http://www.laurenscreative.com/
12. Kristen http://fantabulouslypink.blogspot.com/
13. Haidee http://created2bunique.blogspot.com/
14. Giselle http://crossmyheartpapercrafts.blogspot.com/
15. Yolonda http://www.craftyscentiments.blogspot.com/
16. Darlene http://talesoftayandbay.blogspot.com/
17. Cristina http://www.craftingwithcristina.com/
18. Kristin http://www.pinkldycrafter.blogspot.com/
19. Candice http://stampinpearls.blogspot.com/



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Episode 92: The Cutting Cafe Shaped Card w/ Make the Cut Tutorial

hey there,

Whew. Let me just tell you it was very difficult getting this video up. The first few attempts of making it the Make the cut tutorial section the sound was garbled so I ended up having to record it with NO sound and do 100% screen annotations which was very time consuming. The end result is very effective i think, and its a good tutorial.

just to let you know the first few minutes of the tutorial (for make the cut)there is no sound, but I there will be sound again when I show you how to put the card together.

I am so happy to be back in my groove making videos for you again, and I hope you enjoy this

This month for the Cutting cafe the Monthly inspiration is SHAPE CARDS.  Regina has created a plethora of ADORABLE cute shape card cutting files which in many many instances come with matching sentiments.

The shape card file that I'm using is called Candy Shaped Card. This set comes with not only 1 but 3 templates for cutting candy shaped cards  and matching sentiments. I am using the Peppermint Shaped Card template from that set.

the sentiment I am using comes from Scrappy Moms Stamps Sweet Somethings stamp set.

Hope you enjoy my card and tutorial




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Terrific Tuesday: Smiley Cards

Today is Another Terrific Tuesday Challenge at Scrappy Moms Stamps.

This week we are using the Smiley Cards Cricut cartridge. If you don't have smiley cards thats ok. you can take a look at the handbook here and use another cartridge with a similar kind of Cut.

I made a 5x7 Card using the latest Peachy Keen Stamps Sketch
The Donut is cut from Smiley Cards at 3 inches
The sentiment is from Scrappy Moms Sweet Somethings Stamp Set
make sure you hop by the rest of the Design team members and see their smiley inspiration for you this week

Melanie from Scrappy Mel
Tammy from Scrappy Critters
Bonnie from Pink Bonbons
Corri from Bug Lover Cards
Joanna from Scrap Making
Laura from Makin Pretty Things
Lauren from Lauren's Creative
Lezlye from Ink and Paper Creations
Liz from Liz's Paper Loft
Momo from Made by Momo
Nicole from Canadian Nickel Scrap'n
Sarah from Live Love and Scrap
Trish from Techniques by Trish

 

Then head over to the  Scrappy Moms Blog to link up your project here

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Craft Show Recap

Whew,

What a weekend. Sorry I haven't posted the last few days I was trying to catch up on some desperately needed sleep. I had been so sleep deprived staying up late, and waking up early, or not going to bed at all, the last few days before my show. That the moment I got home after my craft show I went home and slept the sleep of the dead for over 18 hours.


Here are some pictures from my show. i apologize in advance about the quality they were taken from my cell phone because in the rush of getting things ready I left the memory card for my Camera at home in my computer.

Lots and lots of Cards, Card packs and single cards

I will be back in a few to take pictures of the individual items I have left over, and will add it to this post. I know it's hard to see what is what.. In these photos


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Challenge# 19 Color Challenge Hot Pink, Orange & White

Welcome to another Fun challenge here on my blog!

This week's challenge was chosen by My Design Team Member, Amanda.

The Challenge is to create a project using the colors HOT PINK, ORANGE, and White.  To help you out here is a little color inspiration of a few colors that would look great with the challenge.

 You are allowed to add whatever extra colors you would like as long as the colors of the project are White Hot Pink and Orange are easily visible in your project

Once again the prize for this month is
Mother's day Bouquet Cricut Cartridge.

If you don't have a cricut, no problem you can still enter a project for a chance to win, and I will send you another crafty prize of equal value

This week we have the talented Wendy joining us from Wendy's Creative Crafting Corner
Here is the super cute flower she created. I just love the felt on this project and that adorable Peachy Keen Face Stamp. Make sure you stop by and leave her some love!

Now on to my talented trio

Ivette  Created this amazing Card that she colored with her copic Markers. I love that stamp and it goes with the color challenge so well.The colors match the cardstock perfectly

Next Elsa Created this soft cute card. I just want to reach out and hug that adorable bear

Finally Amanda She created this adorable box using my Gable box tutorial, I think it's so Fiesta!!! I love that pinata !

make sure you go and visit my designers if you have time and leave them some love. they work so hard creating fantastic projects for you all as inspiration for the challenge, and at many times they are challenges for them too :)

Finally for my project I created this card using the Brand New Lettering Delights Banner Day Fun SVG set and My Make the Cut software.

 to see how you can get this SVG Set for FREE, make sure you visit the post here

Card size:
5x7
Cardstock:
Recollections (Michaels brand)
Cartridge/SVG: 
Lettering Delights Banner Day SVG Set

#10 Cut at 3.5 inches
#11 Cut at 3 Inches
Embossing Folders
Cuttlebug Tiny Bubbles, Swiss Dot &Polka Dot
Border Punch
Fiskars Scallop Sentiment
Stamp Set
Scrappy Moms Stamps Spring Fling
Embellishments
Hemp Cord
Button
Sakura White Gelly Roll Pen
Stamp N Stuff White Embossing Powder


Now it's your turn!!!

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Dollar Days Early Bird Special

Get your wallets ready,

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Just for stopping by I will let you in on some EXTRA SAVINGS

Early Bird Savings will be from March 15 (today) -March 18th (friday). 

Save an EXTRA 10% on a $15 Dollar or more Purchase with Code: InBloom

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Here are some fun Projects I have created with Lettering Delights Products

Good Luck Gnomes SVG

Doug's Outer Space SVG Set

Weather Girl SVG

Balloon Craze SVG Set

Stuck On You SVG Set

 you can see EVEN MORE.. of my Lettering Delights projects here

happy Shopping everyone. I know I will be adding to my lettering delights stash too. :)

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Dollar days is BAACK!

Get your wallets ready,

Dollar Days at Lettering Delights is BACK! Starting  tomorrow (3-15-11) all of your favorite lettering Paper Packs, Graphics, and doodlebatts will be only $1 dollar. And ALL SVG SETS will be available  for only 2 dollars (50%-75% savings). If you were on the fence before, now is the time to buy

As part of the Dollar Days sale Lettering Delights has a few amazing promotions that I would like to share with you

Over $40 in FREE PRODUCT with new account sign up.  Lettering Delights has now added SVG's to the new account product.  If you already have a an account, you will find the new product available in your library.  Sign up here

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This month's Freebies include the Modern Miss Alphabet (Available through the TRY ME NOW tool) and the Fancy That Paper Pack.

happy Shopping everyone. I know I will be adding to my lettering delights stash too. :)


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Two Easter Cards

Hey There,

Just wanted to share with you two easter card that I made without using my cricut. These were made using Digital Stamps which I have now grown to love using on some of my cards. they really do make some quick cards.

All stamps Used
Image: Digital Delights Easter Accessories
Sentiment: Scrappy Moms Stamps "Spring Fling"
Cardstock and Pattern paper
Digital Delights Easter Fun Paper Set
All Cardstock Recollections
Ink
paper Trey Ink True Black

Embellishments
Saelyn Opal Glitter Glue
Glossy Accents
SU So Saffron Striped Grograin Ribbon
Sakura White Gelly Roll pen




All stamps Used

Image: The Cutting Cafe Easter Set 3
Sentiment: Scrappy Moms Stamps "Spring Fling"

Cardstock and Pattern paper

Olive Cardstock Bazzil
Papertrey Ink Kraft Cardstock
Cricut Imagine Blossom Pattern Cartridge
Bazzill Basics White Cardstock
Pink Recollections cardstock
Ink

paper Trey Ink Dark Chocolate
Coloring
Prismacolor Pencils
Embellishments
Saelyn Opal Glitter Glue
Glossy Accents
Yellow Ribbon from Michaels



Even though I am not updating my blog frequently, you can stay up to date by visiting my facebook page, and my flickr project gallery. Those are updated at least daily



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