New Gift, New Toy....Another Gift from DH

Didn't I marry a nice, sweet and supportive guy? Yes, he got me this as an appreciation gift after we had a major, major problem.  This is the gift I was waiting for weeks now and it got delivered in the house while we were in LA. Boy, it made us worry that it might get stolen in the front porch. Glad the people of DR Horton, Ft. Hood, the housing developer of our subdivision came and picked it up for us. I would cry so hard if I lose this machine.  We called UPS and the shipper but both says, "No, they cannot hold the delivery." It made us really upset but Shawn of DR Horton came to our rescue.   Thanks so much Shawn, you've always been really good and helpful. 

Took out the machine yesterday from it's box but too intimidated to even touch it.

This morning, Ed told me to start playing with my new toy and he'd help me set it up.

It took me awhile to do the calibration.  The blade slot was not aligned but Ed helped me fix it.  Almost thought, I have to send it back to Provo Craft.  Thanks again, for my every supportive husband...

Got a whole bunch of these outdated white bordered DP from MAMBI, which came out handy while doing a bunch of calibration. Now, it's all set up but too sick to even play it.  Sad, sad, sad...

Will rest for a little while and maybe I would feel better later.  Everyone in the family had been sicked since we got back from LA.  LA is much cooler than TX.  Glad we came home because our kalamansi, tomatoes and basil plants are almost dead when we got home.

Hope I can play with my new toy later and be able to share some artwork with you guys.  Also hope I can write up a review about the machine... that is, once I got over with the intimidation :-)...

Have a great week!

Flourishes Timeless Tuesday Challenge (FTTC87)

Since I finally have the guts now to share my cards and projects on different challenges online, said to myself, " I might as well join Flourishes Timeless Tuesday Challenge".  I am a big fan of Flourishes stamps and in my opinion, I think they have the best "flower image" stamps in the industry. So for my first attempt, I used "Winter Bouquet" for my card image.  I'm quite pleased with the result and  I think I would consider it as one of my best coloring...

The rule for this week challenge is to follow the sketch designed and provided by  Cindy Haffner.  We are allowed to turn and modify the shapes to fit the size card, but in the end, it should still look like the sketch provided.

 FTTC87 Sketch by Cindy Haffner

 

 

 

RECIPE:
PAPER: American Craft, Cloud 9, GP and doilies
STAMP: Flourishes (Winter Bouquet)
INKPADS: Memento Black Tuxedo and TH Distressed Inkpad (Fired Brick)
COLORING: Copic Markers
TOOLS: MS edge punch, Zig glue pen and Recollection pop dots
EMBELLISH: Joann's nylon organza

Papercraft Star Challenge #16

It's time for another fun challenge again although this time it will be with Papercraft Star.  I have learned about this site when one of my site visitor, Chris Wotten, invited me to join.  I'm sure I will be making cards and projects and will have loads of fun!
For this week challenge, the rule is to follow the sketch provided:

Here's my entry.  A card made using Sweet Pea Stamp...

Like earlier, I did this card in the bed since we are staying in a hotel right now.  Hopefully, tomorrow or the day after we'll be outta here.  Hard it maybe to work in a bed, I sure had fun making cards today...

RECIPE:

Paper: Sei, DCWV and GP 110

Stamp: Sweet Pea Stamps and Stampin' Up! - Afterthoughts (Thanks for this set Mish!)

Inkpad: Memento Black Tuxedo

Coloring: Copic markers

Tools: PC Paper Trimmer, Recollection pop-dots and MS glue stick

Embellish: Lace/trims, ribbon and bottons from Foof-A-La

Cricut Cardz Challenge #44

NOTE:  Yippee, this card will be entered in the drawing for Cricut Cardz Challenge October grand prize!

It's been days since I finally get to play with my toys. I even have to stopped with my current project because we were told to be in LA by Friday.  Packing and traveling wasn't easy.  Little did we know that finding a small apartment for hubby was alot harder.  Finally, we got lucky yesterday and found a nice spacious 1-bedroom apartment, so today was an easy one.  At last, I get to play with my Cricut Create that I got for free.  It will stay here in LA, so when we're here, I will still be able to play along with the challenges.  The hotel where we staying right now is very small, so I only have the bed as my work area.

 If there is a will, there's a way, right!?

Before the day is over, I would like to post the card I made for Cricut Cardz Challenge #44.  The rule is to make S-card or Z-card using Halloween Cricut cartridges and we can use any color that we want.  Hubby also let me haul some stuff at Michael's and Joanne's.  I think hoarded every single Halloween paper stack I can find.  Here's my take for this challenge:

RECIPE:
Paper: Embassy, American Craft, Martha Stewart, DCWV, K & Company and Recollection
Stamp: Hero Arts
Inkpads: Memento Black Tuxedo, TH Distressed inkpads (Fired brick, Black Soot, Rusty Hinge, Wild Honey and Walnut Stains)
Cartridge: Happy Haunting, October 31st and Birthday Cake
Tools: PC paper trimmer, Cricut Create, Gypsy, ink blending tool, MS glue stick, Zig glue pen and Recollection pop-dots
Embellish: Black and orange tulle, Halloween ribbons, Viva Pearl Pens (Sunny Yellow, Iced White and Red)

Peachy Keen Tuesday Challenge

After I made the Coffin Halloween Treat box yesterday, I got more inspired to make another project.  I decided to do the Peachy Keen Tuesday Challenge #37 - Sketch with a Twist.  The rule is to create a new CARD, LAYOUT or any other craft project using the sketch provided and kraft paper.

I decided to make a scrapbook layout instead of the usual card.  Here's my take:

Recipe:
PAPER: Unknown DP papers and blue cardtsock, SU! Crumb Cake (Kraft paper), American Craft, Bazzill Basic Paper, The Paper Studio cardstock mat and doilies
STAMP: Peachy Keen Everyday Character Face
INKPAD: Memento (Black Tuxedo)
TOOLS: Cricut Expression, Gypsy, Fiskar paper trimmer, ink blending tool, TH distressed inkpad (BLack Soot)
CRICUT CARTRIDE: Birthday Cake and Boys will be Boys
EMBELLISH: Karen Foster screw brads and assorted colored floss, Daisy D stickers, Autumn Leaves journaling note, Crafty Secret journaling note, another unbranded journalling note, MM rub-on sentiments and unknown anchors/brads.

Until next time!

Pechy Keen Stamp - Let's Face It Friday!

I'm a big fan of Peachy Keen stamps. The first time I saw them, told myself "I gotta have some of those stamps! I bought a bunch and since then, I was busy creating projects with them.  Then this morning, I found their DT Challenge - Let's Face it Friday and started playing.

The rule for this week challenge is to create a Halloween treat containers using Peachy Keen faces.  The top 5 and the winner will receive the prize while runner ups will receive a fun badge to display on their blogs. This week's prize is a Tear Kitty die from Peachy Keen Stamps/CottageCutz, two round acrylic blocks and Snow Bitty Faces.

I'm having loads of fun and hopefully I can join the Tuesday challenge too... But wait, I should also start packing for our roadtrip.   I can squeeze it in, right!?   

Here's my entry: Coffin Halloween Treat Box

Hope the red drippy goo border made the box really bloody...

RECIPE:

Paper: Bazzill Basic Paper, GP 110, CTMH and unknown red cardstock

Stamp: Peachy Keen Stamp: Everyday Character Face

Tools: Cricut Expression, Gypsy, MS edge punch (drippy goo & crackled), ink blending tool, TH distressed inkpad (Black Soot), Recollection pop-dots and tape runner

Cricut Cartridge: Happy Haunting

Embellish: Grossgrain ribbon, fibers, Prima flowers and googly eyes

Till next challenge/project!!!

Karlee's Challenge At The Pink Stamper

Robyn, is celebrating 5M hits of her site, The Pink Stamper.   Her BFF Karlee, came up with a challenge to add more fun over at site.  The challenge is to incorporate an ENVELOPE in any project. It can be used in a scrapbook layout, an envelope that goes with a card made or it can be any project with an envelope in it.  

I just came up with a simple old school design that includes a tag, an envelope and some silhouette images from Botanical Lite cartridge.  Then I added simple sentiments from Gina K Design and complement it with some fibers. 

Here's my entry:

RECIPE:

Paper : K & Company, American Craft, Embassy and an unknown DP

Stamp: Gina K. Design

Inkpad: Memento

Cricut cartridge: Just because card and Botanical

Tools:  Cricut Expression, Gypsy, MS deep edge punch, Fiskar paper trimmer, 3L pop-dots and tape runner

Embellish: A bunch of green fibers

Cricut Cardz Challenge #43

Joining Cricut Cardz Challenge last week for their #42 challenge, made me think how fun it was to be in a circle of people who loves Cricut.  So I'm joining again!  Yippee!  For the next challenge, we have to make a card for a new baby using any cartridges and the colors should be green, orange, yellow and white ONLY.  Here's my take:

RECIPE:
Paper: Debbie Mumm's, American Craft and GP 110
Stamp: The Company Paper Studio, Peachy Keens
Markers: Copic 
Inkpads: CTMH and TH Distressed Inkpads
Tools: Cricut Expression, Gypsy, Fiskar paper trimmer, MS edge punch (Train), EK Success XL Paper Shaper (For Sale Tag), Ink blending tool, 3L pop dots and tape runner
Embellish: Rhinestone, ribbon, rattle beads and wooden embellishment

Until next challenge!

Pink Stamper Challenge

Here's my entry for Pink Stamper Challenge:

The Challenge is to make something with a BIRD on it. I made this card using SERENADE Cricut cart.  Just love that Pink Flamingo!

Recipe:
Paper: American Crafts, Embassy and Basic Grey
Stamp: Inkadinkado
Tools: Cricut Expression, Gypsy and Fiskar paper trimmer, pop-dots, tape runner, ink blending tool and distressed ink pad (Victorian Velvet)
Embellish: Ribbon, googly eye

Gotta go and make another card for the next challenge...

Spring Bouquet by Flourishes

One of my favorite stamp line is Flourishes and the image used for this card is Spring Bouquet.  I love their images and the fact they uses high quality clear stamps, is a plus.  I honestly don't like the idea that I have to condition my stamps before using it.  Top reason is, I rip apart some of my well-loved stamps... 

Anyways, I made this card for a very special lady who's celebrating her birthday.  I didn't use too much embellish because I want to highlight the stamp image.  Took me hours to color it.  The image is one of my favorite amongst my collection.

RECIPE:

Paper: Autumn Leaves, PTI and some unknown cardstocks
Stamp: Flourishes Stamp
Coloring: Copic markers and Stickles
Tools: Paper trimmer and EK edge punch
Embellish: Vintage lace, satin ribbon, Studio 18 rhinestone strass and vintage bottons

Today is indeed a productive day.  Thank you Lord for this hobby, makes me forget even for a little while our troubles and worries...

Until next time...