April Fools Day Blog Hop

hey there friends,

Welcome to the april fools day blog hop. Hosted by Me. If you are here, then you landed right at the very beginning and are in the right spot to hop along. Today since it's april fools day, we are inspired by fun and funny.


Today for my project, I went through my photo stash, and I found an assortment of just silly candid photos that I had taken over the summer. I mean they aren't the BEST photos ever in fact I look like a mess in some of them, but you know what.. i remember how much fun we had taking the photos and just being silly.











Scrapbook size: 12x12 Double Page
Cardstock: Recollections Kraft 12x12, Bazzil White 12x12, Recollections Brown
Pattern Pattern Paper: K& Company Sweet Nectar 12x12
CUTS: Lettering Delights Felt Owl Right

also used for Rik Rak Border
Lettering Delights Basic Borders

Fonts: School Script, Miss Scarlett Plain, shadow created using MTC Shadow Layer Feature
Hope you enjoy the projects and inspiration along the way :)
Embellishments: Sakura White Gelly Roll Pen
Vinyl Rubons Flower Doodles by E.A.D Designs
Other tools: We R Memory Keepers Corner Chomper

For my blog Candy I have  3 ROLLS of The TAPE DEPOT ATG Tape, as well as a pack of 25 A2 Envelopes from Clear Bags

all you have to do is make sure you are a follower and leave a comment on this post.

1. Cristina http://www.craftingwithcristina.com/
2. Amanda http://www.myscrappinobsession.com/
3. Ivette http://www.allaboutmeandmyscrapbook.blogspot.com/
4. Lauren http://www.laurenscreative.com/
5. Ruth http://www.septemberninth.blogspot.com/
6. Christina B http://www.cardcreationsbyc.blogspot.com/
7. Elsa http://www.cricutlvr.blogspot.com/
8. Lezlye  http://lezlyes.blogspot.com/
9. mel http://www.scrappymel.blogspot.com/
10. Corri http://buglvr.blogspot.com/
11. Gaby http://www.gabycreates.com/
12. Laura http://www.makinprettythings.com/
13. Liz http://www.lizspaperloft.com/
14. Theresa http://www.thescrapbookingqueen.com/

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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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