For the Kiddos! Blog Hop

Welcome to the For the Kiddos! Blog Hop hosted by Laura at Makin' Pretty Things. 
If you arrived from Anita's blog then you are headed in the right direction. If you stopped stopped by for a visit, click here to start at the beginning. This hop is all about kids...either a project for a kid or something you create with your child. I decided to make a child's birthday card.

I cut this cute little poodle from Create a Critter at 2.75".  The circle mat is from Sugar and Spice at 3.21".  For the pink mat I used my Martha Stewart Elegant cake art cartridge and deselected the aspect ratio link on my Gypsy so I could make two borders that were 2" x 5.5".  I flipped one and then welded them together.   The sentiment is from the Scrappy Moms Stamps set -  Amusing Animals.  If you have Create a Critter, then you need this stamp set....the sentiments are all so cute!

It wouldn't be a hop without some BLOG CANDY!

 Please make sure your a follower and leave a comment on this post for a chance to win these goodies...

Thanks so much for stopping by.  Your next stop is Tammy.

Scrappy Moms Stamps - Terrific Tuesday Challenge

It's time for another Scrappy Moms - Terrific Tuesday challenge.  This time we are using New Arrival but if you don't have that cartridge feel free to use another baby themed cut.

I know these aren't traditional baby colors but I just love this color combo.  This little baby looks so super cute in red!

I used Lacy Labels for the two mats....this turquoise pattern paper is from DCWV.  I cut the baby from the Sugar and Spice cartridge at 3-1/4"...this tiny heart paper is from a MS Valentine stack.  

The sentiment is from the new Scrappy Moms Set - Special Delivery. 

I look foward to see all the adorable baby project that you guys create this week!  Click here to head on over to Scrappy Moms!

Scrappy Moms Stamps has two new sets!

Hi everyone!  Scrappy Moms has release two new awesome sets! 

I love both the sets and could hardly decide which sentiment to use first!

 I cut this cute baby strollers from Simply Charmed at 3".  I thought this cut worked perfectly with the

"Peek-a-Boo" sentiment.  For my card base, I welded two scallop rectangles from Sugar and Spice.   These sets are available for purchase now, so head on over to Scrappy Moms to order your.  Also, be sure to check out the rest of the Scrappy Moms design team to see all their awesome creations with these new sets....you can find links to their blogs on my side bar!  We also have a special guest designer for this release...make sure to visit Julie to check out our awesome baby card.

Terrific Tuesdays Challenge and a Winner!

It's time for another Scrappy Moms - Terrific Tuesdays challenge.  This week the challenge is to make a project with either Sugar and Spice or B is for Boy.  I have both of these cartriges and love them.  If you don't have one of these, you can still play along....just pick a similiar cut from another cartridge.

I used Sugar and Spice for the rabbit and the doiley shape.  I used my Gypsy to weld the two shapes together for my card base.  The pattern paper is from DCWV and the sentiment is from the new Scrappy Moms set - Spring Fling.   We can't wait to see what you come up with....click here to link up your project!

I have a winner for Jenn's Birthday Blog Hop!  The winner is.....
27. Addicted Scrapper said...
TFS this wonderful wonderful project!!!!

Look for an email from me.

Furry Friends Sneak Peak - Love Ewe

Hi everyone!  Today I have another cute card I made with the new Scrappy Moms Stamps set - Furry Friends.  This is the cutest set and works great with all your animal cuts.

I used Sugar and Spice to cut this cute little lamb and the shaped mats are from Lacy Labels.  This pretty pattern paper is from K and Company Carolyn Gavin.  Head on over to Scrappy Moms to get you Furry Friends set....you'll love it!

 

My Vintage Valentine Blog Hop

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Welcome to Kinderstampo's "My Vintage Valentine" Blog Hop.  I'm so excited to be part of this hop.  There are 24 super talented designers on this hop and you are sure to see some amazing inspiration and find some BLOG CANDY along the way!

If you arrived from Meighan's blog then you are in the right spot.  If you just stopped by for a visit, click here to start at the beginning!

This hop is all about vintage so I had to think outside my usual box.  I  headed out to Michael's to find some vintage inspiration.  I picked a beautiful piece of paper from Creative Imaginations and some Tim Holtz locks and keys.

 For my card base, I welded two scallop rectangle from Sugar and Spice at 5.5"w.  I cut my hearts from Sweethearts out of ivory cardstock and then used Tim Holtz distress inks to achieve this color.  I used a combination of fired brick, frayed burlap and antique linen.  I added a piece of lace out of my MIL's stash and the lock and key.  The sentiment is from the Scrappy Moms Stamps - Love Notes set.  I stamped it in brown and then heat embossed with clear poweder and then added the distress inks on top.

I think it turned out so pretty....a little different for mel but so much fun to make.

Now....I have a little BLOG CANDY!!!!

Please become a follower of my blog and leave a comment on this post for a chance to win

8 x 8 Stack from DCWV

Your next stop is Christine......I know you are going to LOVE her project!

 

KinderStampO's 34 Birthday Balloons and Counting Blog Hop

Happy Birthday, Jess!
Welcome to KinderStampO's 34 Birthday Candles and Counting Blog Hop. Today you will see at least 40 birthday inspired projects from over 40 talented designers.  I'm so excited to be part of this hop. If you arrive from Christine's blog then you are in the right place. If you just stopped by for a visit, then click here to start from the beginning.

I have two projects to show you.

For this super simple birthday invitation, I cut the scallop rectangle from the Cricut Lite Sugar and Spice cartridge at 5.25 w.  I wanted the invite to fit in a standard A2 envelope.   I used Microsoft Publisher to print the info, trimmed the cardstock to fit and used my corner rounder to shape the corners.  I cut the two ladybugs from Walk in my Garden at 1". The pink organdy ribbon came from the JoAnn's bargain bin.

I saw the idea for this treat box over at Chic'n Stratch .  She makes a box like this using a Big Shot die. 

I don't have a Big Shotso I created a similiar box on my Cricut.  I don't want this post to get too long....so I will share a tutorial on how to make this little box along with my Gypsy file on the post below.

Now, it wouldn't be a hop without a little BLOG CANDY!  Please become a follower of my blog and leave a comment on this post for a chance to win a  Pink Xyron X.

I will use Random.org to pick a winner on Tuesday.  Your next stop is Cristina, hop on over to see her fabulous project!

New Year's Thank You Card Blog Hop!

Good Morning and welcome to the New Year's Thank You Card Blog Hop! If you came from Martha's blog, then you are in the right spot.

If you just stopped in to visit my blog and would like to start at the beginning click here to head on over to Crafty Card Gallery.

This blog hop is intended to help you get ideas for  Thank You Cards.  It seems like I always need Thank You cards and I'm sure we all have a few to send right after the holiday season. There will be opportunities to win some blog candy or get ideas to help you with your New Year’s Resolutions!  So sit back, and enjoy the hop!

I have two cards to show you today!

I welded two scallopped rectagles from Sugar and Spice to create my card base.  The banner and font are from Birhday Bash.  The banner is cut at .85" and the font and .40".  I was so impressed with how well this font cut at such a small size.....I think it helps that the letters are pretty bold.  The little bird is from Create a Critter and is cut at 1.8"h.  I finished my card of with a Prima flower and some chip board hearts from my Stash. 

My second card is also made using Birthday Bash....I'm really starting to love this cartridge.

I cut this happy little elephant at 3" and used my Scrappy Moms Stamps Amusing Aminals set for the sentiment.  I cut the shape at the sentiment is stamped on from Lacy Labels and adhere it behind my polka dot mat so only the edge is showing.  It is embossed with the Swiss Dot folder.

To say "Thank You" for visiting my blog today, I  have a little Blog Candy!!!

I have a Cricut Cake Apron, like the one shown below. (Adult version)  I will ship this out with a few other surprise goodies!

Please leave a comment on this post (US shipping addresses only, please).  You don't have to become a follower but I would LOVE it if you did!

Your next stop is Robyn....click HERE to hop on over!

Cricut Cardz Challenge #40

The Cricut Cardz Challenge this week is to make a card using scalloped circle, ovals, squares or rectangles.  You may use any cartridges or theme you'd like.  I used my Gypsy to weld two scalloped rectangles from the Cricut Lite Cart. Sugar and Spice for my card base. The clouds and grass  are from Zooballoo and the hills are from Give a Hoot.  The butterfly and flowers are from Create a Critter and the flower stems are from Walk in my Garden.  Wow!  That may be a record for me... 5 cartridges for one card.   I added another butterfly to the inside to dress it up a little.  Click here to hop over to Cricut Cardz Challenge to play along with this week's challenge.

What a Sweetie....PPC-CC #27

This is the color combo this week over at PPC - CC...I think this color combo is so pretty.  I used my Cricut Lite Sugar and Spice cartridge to make this adorable baby card.  I used my brand new Peachy Keen stamps for her little face. The mats behind the baby are cut from Lacy Labels and the sentiment is from Scrappy Moms stamps.

I got this cute pattern paper from Big Lots a while back....I think the brand is called Pressed Petals.  I love the way this turned out and I can tell I am going to love these PK stamps.  I love this stamped face so much more than the face the Cricut cuts.   I can't wait to try some of the critter face stamps that I got.