Waltzingmouse Sketch Challenge #23

Entering this card for Waltzingmouse Sketch Challenge #23 and hoping it wasn't too late to post.  I made this card 2-3days ago and but wasn't up to posting it online.  After I got done with this card, I started making another one for Peachy Keen, Let's Face It Friday Challenge.  But boy, I couldn't find my muse and couldn't let the creative juice flowing.  So I decided to stay away from my craft room for days only to find out that my Peachy Keen stamps and my newly bought Basic Grey Jovial paper stack are missing.  I've asked my kids if they touch or took anything from my craft room but of course both would say "NO." Well, I know otherwise.  This morning while I was collecting all the trash in the house, surprise, surprise, I found my BG Jovial paper stack and they were all cut and crumpled in the trash.  Yeah I know, what can I do, right!?  Still couldn't find my Peachy Keen stamps though but I guess I have to assumed that its also gone.

Well so much for my babbling, here's my card entry

 WM Sketch Challenge #23

RECIPE:
PAPER: DSWV, Bazzilli Basic, Kraft CS from Joann's, American Craft and CTMH
STAMPS: Recollection and Scrappy Mom
INKPADS: Versamark and CTMH
TOOLS: Cuttlebug dies, Spellbinder dies, MS craft punch, Crop-A-Dile Corner Chomper, Marvy Uchida heat tool, ATG gun and tape runner
EMBELLISH: Prima flowers, Pebbles Inc. candy dots, bling from Hero Arts & K & Company, chipboard tag from K & Company, ribbon and snowflake brad
OTHERS: Unknown brad of white embossing powder

TECHNIQUE:   Stamped the image in a colored cardstock using Versamark.  Sprinkled embossing powder then heat set. 

Until next challenge!  Goodluck to us girls! Going back now to trying to make a card to send to my DH.

Peachy Keen DT Tuesday Challenge 40

I really missed playing along with the bi-weekly Peachy Keen Challenges.  It's been almost two weeks now since I last joined but before anything else, I would like to thank the DT for choosing my wreath as the winner for the Let's Face It Friday Challenge Week 3.  Thank you also to those sweet ladies who had left such wonderful and inspiring comments on my blog.  Your sweet words are well appreciated...
This entry I made is for Tuesday DT Challenge #40.  The rule for this challenge is to create a card, a project or a scrapbook layout using the provided sketch.  Entries should be posted no later than November 14.

I decided to make a scrapbook layout for my dear darling daughter, Ella for this challenge rather that the usual card.  I am too eager to play with my new Basic Grey and Webster Pages paper packs I recently bought.  Here's my take:
Please click picture for a larger image...

 

 

 

 

RECIPE:
PAPER: Webster Pages, Basic Grey, Martha Stewart (glitter 12X12), K & Company and DCWV glitter stack
TOOLS: Cricut Expression, Gypsy, Recollection edge punch, Cricut precision scissors, and PC paper trimmer
CARTRIDGE USED: Christmas (Noel)
STAMP:  Peach Keen Stamps (PK500 - Snow Cuties Face)
INKPAD: Memento Black Tuxedo
COLORING: Copic markers
EMBELLISH: Trims and laces, dress-up buttons, Prima flowers and leaves

I really did my best to keep my LO as close to the sketch as possible.  My daughter loves the die-cut doll that I used for embellishment...

Until next blog!  Hugs to everyone...

Cricut Cardz Challenge #50

I guess my muse is back so I might as well take advantage of it.  Here's another card entry for Cricut Cardz Challenge #50.  This week's rule is to make a Christmas card using any cartridge and color you prefer.  I was planning to use this card too as an entry to Throwback Thursday of Ms. Emma Aguilar but unfortunately, I didn't make it to the deadline. Anyways, here's my yummy looking gingerbread house:

 

 

RECIPE:
PAPER: Unknown assorted cardstock from my stash and Basic Grey
TOOLS: Cricut Expression, Gypsy, Marvy Uchida heat tool and PC paper trimmer
CARTRIDGE: Wrap It Up
EMBELLISH: Christmas mini decor and bling
OTHERS: Marvy Uchida liquid applique that I used for snow and Diamond Dust by Twinklets for added sparkle

Until next week! Thanks for dropping by....

Flourishes Timeless Tuesday Challenge (FTTC92)

After two longs week of not playing along, I finally had the time to do some crafting.  Running around and taking care of things before DH leaves were over.  It was quiet and sad in the house. It is darn hard to focus when you're sad and lonely.  It is hard too to find your muse when all you can think about is to be with your hubby.  But finally things are starting to go back to normal again and I was finally able to create.  So for a start, I did this card as an entry to Flourishes Timeless Tuesday Challenge (FTTC92) and the rule for this week is to use glitters.

 I used lots and lots of glitters and sparkles on this project.

I used glittered mat stacks, which was die-cut using two of the Spellbinder pendant dies.  Then I matted them on a silver foil doilies and adhered the stamped and colored image on the top.  The scarf, dog collar and bottons on the stamped image was colored using Spica glittere pens.  I also used glittered mat stack for border and cut them using EK Success regular (scallop) and XL edge punches (reindeer).  Love those reindeers!  For the first time, I did the raffled look trim, using glittered ribbon and I think I did good.  I also added bling, Christmas pearluscent garland, stamped sentiments using MS metallic inkpads for added spark.  The Prima flowers and leaves has glitters too.

RECIPE:

PAPER: DCWV, Cloud 9, Wilton foil doiles and GP 110 lbs

STAMPS: Penny Johnson by Stampavie and Hero Arts

COLORING: Copic markers and Copic at Spica glitterred markers

INKPADS: Memento Black Tuxedo and MS metallic inkpads

TOOLS: Cuttlebug machine, Spellbinder dies, EK Success regular and XL edge punches, MS craft punch (snowflake), EK Success paper shaper (scalloped circle), Cricut precision scissors and PC paper trimmer  

ADHESIVES: ATG gun, Duck tape runner, Recollection pop-dots, Beacon Fabri-Tac and Beacon Zip Dy

EMBELLISH: Glittered ribbon, bling, garland from Hobby Lobby,  flocked snowflake, Prima flowers and leaves

That's it for now!  Hugs to everyone... 

Throwback Thursday Challenge

For weeks now, I've been trying to play at  Ms. Emma Aguilar's Throwback Thursday Challenge  yet too  many things are going on with our lives and this was the first chance I get to play with her weekly challenges. 

Anyways, the rule for this week's challenge is to create a "SPORTS' theme project, using "Sportsmania" cartridge or any old cartridges that has sports relevance.  My little boy had been bugging me for weeks now to make a project using Disney - Pixie Cars.  But nothing would fit the images on the cart until now.  I made the design while being out yesterday afternoon and been cutting images and doing paper piecing almost the whole night.  With this design, I combined Pixie Cars and Everyday Paper Dolls cartridges.  I really had a hard time doing this card but I was so pleased with the result...

I am not really in the mood to ink the edges of the card so I decided to use my precision pen and white jelly roll pen.  I also added some bling, bunch of baker's twine from the Divine Twine and some stamp sentiments.  I also used Peachy Keen faces.

When my baby boy saw this card, he started chanting non-stop, "I want it for my birthday"...

RECIPE:

PAPER: Embassy, PTI, MS, Stampin up!, CTMH and DCWV

STAMPS: Peachy Keens, Autumn Leaves and Fiskars

INKPADS: Memento Tuxedo Back,  Versamark

TOOLS: Cricut Expression, Gypsy, MS Score board (scored the trophy just to give a little dimention), Fiskar circle punch, PC paper trimmer, Marvy Uchida heat tool, 

CARTRIDGE: Disney Pixie Cars, Everyday Paper Dolls

EMBELLISH: Baker's twine and metallic bling

OTHERS: Jelly roll pen, precision pen and white embossing powder

To note, lately, I've been joining some hard challenges and I think the harder the challenge, the more I am having fun!

Flourishes Timeless Tuesday Challenge (FTTC89)

Another fun challenge at Flourishes Timeless Tuesday.   Maki Jones, who is one of the best papercrafter I have seen will be hosting this week's challenge. Rule is to create a card or project with sentiment as the main focal point.
Here's my card:

Decided to use one of my Cornish Heritage Farm sentiment and highlighted it by cutting an elegant frame with swirls and flourishes.  The frame was cut by Cricut Expression machine using Creative Memories exclusive Reminisce Accent cartridge.

 I think I picked an unusual color combination: Maroon, brown and light blue.

Made this card with an idea to keep it simple yet elegant.

RECIPE:

PAPER: DCWV, SEI and Stampin' Up!

STAMP: Cornish Heritage Farm

INKPAD: Versamark

TOOLS: Cricut Expression, Gypsy, Cricut cartridge, Marvy Uchida Heat Tool, craft knife and PC Paper trimmer

CARTRIGE: Creative Memories Reminisce Accent

OTHERS: Embossing powder
EMBELLISH: Vintage trim, satin ribbons, vintage buttons and bling

Until next Tuesday!

DCWV Giveaway

I know what you're thinking!  Yeah, this DCWV stack of paper looks longer than usual...  Finally, there is a 12 X 24 stack of paper that we can use in our Cricut machine.  It will retail at Joann's for $40.  And what so nice about this, it's a sticker paper!  You did it again DCWV!
Want this giveaway?  Hurry up to the blog, DCWV Diary and become a follower!  I just did and so glad I found their blog.

Peachy Keen DT Challenge #38 - Wrap it Up!

The challenge for Peachy Keen DT Challenge #38 - Wrap it Up!,  which will end on Oct 31st, is to create elements used in wrapping a gift. There are no limitations.  Peachy Keen Stamps were encourage to use.  Ideas for elements varies from tags to gift wrap to gift card holders to note cards.

I love Fall and the colors we see everywhere.  I've been doing some recycling lately and I wanted to incorporate at least a bit of those for this challenge.  I am hoping that the receiver of the gift will re-use the materials that I've used: burlap and silk flowers.  I also just got done posting my Peachy Keen Let's Face It Friday Challenge #3 entry and I still have leftover of assorted leaves that I used on my paper wreath.  I do not wish to put them to waste, so I added a bunch of those as embellishment to the gift card.  Fall, recycle, reuse equals another fun entry at Peachy Keen challenges.

This is a birthday gift for a craft friend.

I guess, using the burlap as a gift wrap wasn't such a bad idea...

This is the giftcard, which was embellished with leaves from my paper wreath project.  I  also incorporate a stamped and cut images from Flourishes "Sunflowers" set.   Then, I punched circles for center and stamped Peachy Keen Snow Cuties.  To add dimension, I added epoxy stickers on the Peachy Keen faces since I didn't use pop-dots on this project.  Also, I added sentiments from the same Flourishes set and added yellow/orange baker's twine. 

 

RECIPE:

PAPER: Kraft paper, unknown cardstocks and DCWV

STAMP: Peachy Keen and Flourishes

INKPAD: Memento Black Tuxedo

EMBELLISH: Unbranded tag, baker's twine from The Twinery and epoxy stickers from K & Company

OTHERS: Burlap, hemp and silk flowers

Until next time!

Peachy Keen Let's Face It Friday Challenge - Week 3

As I have mentioned earlier, yesterday was a very productive day. I finally finished last night my entry for Peachy Keen Let's Face It Friday Challenge - Week 3.  This week's challenge is to create a home decor based on Harvest/Fall theme and should use Peachy Keen Stamps.  I chose paper wreath as my entry for this challenge.  Here are some pics I took:

To get a detailed effect and texture, I dry embossed some of the leaves using Sizzix - Basic Grey Starry Night embossing folder.

Then I inked the leaves to add depth. I love TH distressed inkpads especially for die-cuts. I used 12 different inkpads.

I think, all in all, there was 4 layers of leaves on the wreath.

Love those cutee scarecrow! I used metallic raffia to get a "straw/hay"effect for the hair.

Added bling to the scarecrow. Also used bamboo skewers to make it stand like they were on a stilt. By doing that I didn't have much problem adhering it at the back of the wreath, which was a not-so-sturdy chipboard.

RECIPE:
PAPER: Assorted unknown CS and DP
INKPADS: CTMH (White Daisy); Memento (Tuxedo Black); Tim Holtz Distressed Inkpads (Aged Mahogany, Fired Brick, Mustard Seed, Antique Linen, Black Soot, Wild Honey, Old Paper, Peeled Paint, Forest Moss, Tea Dye, Waknut Stain, and Rusty Hinge)
TOOLS: Cuttlebug machine, Cricut Expression, Gypsy, Cricut cartridge, Ink blending tool, Sizzix - Basic Grey embossing folder, ATG, lots and lots of pop-dots
CARTRIDGE: Simply Charmed (Scarecrow), George (Circle), Leaves (MS Seasonal Cake, Create-A-Critter, Disney - Mickey & Friends and  Stretch your Imagination)
STAMPS: Peachy Keen - Princess Face Assortment
EMBELLISH: Satin Ribbon, MS large jewels, The Twinery baker's twine, rhinestones and metallic raffia
OTHERS: Bare chipboard sheets, bamboo skewers

Until next time... Thank you for checking out my work and for leaving such wonderful comments.

Cricut Cardz Challenge # 47

It's another fun week at Cricut Cardz Challenge. The rule for this week is to make a card for Breast Cancer Awareness using any Cricut cartridges or colors you'd like.

Yesterday was very productive.  I decided to stick with the color pink as my motif/theme.  At first, I thought this challenge will be so difficult but DT's gorgeous sample cards were enough to keep me inspired.  Difficult it maybe at first, but boy, I made two cards!

So without further ado, here's my take:

 "The Dancer"

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 "The Corset"

RECIPE:
PAPER: PTI, DCWV, GP and some unknown CS and DP
TOOLS: Cricut Expression, Gypsy, Cricut cartridges, paper trimmer, ATG, pop-dots and liquid glue
CARTRIDGES: Tie the knot (Corset); Stand and Salute (Ribbon); Pooh & Friends (Flower Frame); Wall Decor (Dancer & Sentiments)
EMBELLISH: Satin ribbon, half pearls, Prima flowers and paper doilies

Please don't forget to do your self breast exam every month.