Die Cuts R Us Challenge

It's time for a new challenge at Die Cuts R Us! This week's challenge is all about gift giving! Create a project that can be given as a gift. It can be a LO, card, or altered item. Be sure to leave your link on Mr. Linky at the DCRU DT Blog.

I had so much fun with my project. I was inspired by a recent creation of Michelle Wooderson's. I wanted to make a craft kit, with all the goodies that you need to make a creation. So I made a card kit.



I started with a clear card box from Paper Garden Projects. I wrapped a portion of my box with red PTI paper. I used my Cuttlebug and Swiss Dots folder to emboss the center of my paper, that would be on the front of my box. I then added a pretty bow and a pink flower Christmas decoration.



Then I added cards made by My Mind's Eye. I used my Cuttlebug and Spellbinder Nestabilities to cut out die cuts and then stamped them with sentiments by PTI. So the recipient will only have to add the premade sentiments to their card.



I also added buttons, flowers, and ribbon to my little kit. Everything a crafty cardmaker would need to make a quick creation.



Visit Die Cuts R Us Store, where the Cuttlebug, embossing folders, and Spellbinder Nestabilties are available. And visit the DCRU DT Blog to see the DT's beautiful creations. And be sure to play along!

Enjoy!!!

Paper Garden Projects Challenge

I'm so excited. OK, yes I'm excited for Black Friday....but I'm also excited because today is my first challenge with Paper Garden Projects. Our super challenge is to make a card, project, LO using a background stamp. Or use a stamp to make your own background. Be creative and have fun!

I had the opportunity to play with the Cover-a-card Greenery cling stamp by Impression Obsession. This stamp is available at Paper Garden Projects, just click the store name for the direct link. I had never used a background stamp, but now I'm addicted. There are soooooo many possibilities with these stamps! Here is my creation:



I used my Impression Obsession stamp. A Melissa Frances Rub-On and Prima Flower. I used my Spellbinder Nestabilities to cut small scalloped squares. I then took PTI cardstock and stamped it with a matching ink color. I stitched around each sqaure and then adhered them to my card. So easy and a different way to use a background stamp.

Here's the link to the Paper Garden Projects Challenge. Up for grabs are two fabulous background stamps. And if you make a "black" card in honor of Black Friday, you can double your chance of winning! So be sure to play along!

And a quick note. The winner of my Twilight Tuesday blog candy is Tamara Bennett!! Just e-mail me with your addy and I'll get your goodies in the mail!

Enjoy!!!

Happy Thanksgiving!!!

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Hope all my blog buddies have enjoyed the parade, the good food, and now some football! This week at Die Cuts R us each DT member has made a project and shared what she is thankful for. I wanted to share my Blessings book with you:







I have to work this Thanksgiving. But I am thankful God has given me the opportunity to help sick children thru the holidays. It really was a wake-up call my first year as a nurse when I had to work during the holidays. I never thought about who would take care of the sick during this time. It really made me realize just how blessed I was. It made me realize that the holidays are less about a "date" on the calendar and more about the love in your heart.
We often get caught up in the activity of the holidays and forget about the sick, the troops, the less fortunate. Keep these people in your Prayers.

Hope you have a very merry Turkey Day!!!

A True Friend: Challenge 59

I'm so excited to take part in my first challenge as a Design Team Member for A True Friend Challenge Blog! ATF is dedicated to scrapping your pets! This week's challenge is to scrap WINTER NIGHTS with your pets. Does your little friend have certain traditions this time of year? Scrap it and share it with us! Leave a comment at A True Friends Blog so we can see your creation!

Now to share my LO with you. Here is my Baby Jake:



Jake hates cold weather. So he is my little snuggle buddy this time of the year. He loves lying in bed and burrowing under the covers. And he doesn't like to be woke up early!

For this LO I used Cosmo Cricket Lil Man paper, chipboard, and rub-ons. I also used Fancy Pants Chipboard and American Crafts Thickers. I used a Martha Stewart punch and Papertrey Ink ribbon.

Visit A True Friend to see all of the Design Teams fabulous LO's!

Paper Garden Projects Blog Hop!!!

Welcome to the first ever Paper Garden Projects Garden Walk blog hop.
Take a stroll through the blogs of all the Paper Gardeners and enjoy some wonderful Holiday inspiration.

While you visit, subscribe to each Gardener's blog and take note of each designer's name and their special treat listed in their blog post. Once you finish your garden tour, send an E-mail to custserv@papergardenprojects.com with the list of designers and their special Holiday treat.

Everyone who sends the correct list of designers and treats will be entered in a random drawing to win one of 3 prizes. You need to send an e-mail to the address above; please don't leave your list as a comment. You have until midnight (EST) on Nov. 24 to make your list and check it twice....

The first prize is a festive collection of Holiday paper crafting goodies.

The prize includes:

The Classic Christmas Prism Cardstock Collection
A Penny Black Jolly Follies clear stamp set
Green self adhesive rhinestones
May Arts red grosgrain ribbon
May Arts tan twill ribbon
May Arts white rickrack ribbon
A collection of coordinating dew droplets and buttons

The second prize is a $7 gift certificate to the Paper Garden Projects store.

The third prize is a $5 gift certificate to the Paper Garden Projects store.

So put on your walking shoes and go for a garden tour:

If you just happened to stop by my blog, then you need to start at the top of the list to get all your information:

Melissa (Mel)

Tracy

Debbie

Amber (You Are Here)

Lorelie

Tangii

Tricia

Cathy

Now for my Christmas treat....Twinkling Lights!

For this project I knew the exact stamp to make the perfect card. I used a Penny Black stamp from the set Christmas Critters, cardstock and ribbon available at Paper Garden Projects. The little mice are looking at the TWINKLING LIGHT of the lantern.



I then took my Cover-a-card Greenery cling stamp available at Paper Garden Projects and stamped a strip of paper. I used a glass candle holder and wrapped my stamped paper around it and added ribbon and a bow. I added ornaments to my holder and for a perfect centerpiece. Just add a candle or TWINKLING LIGHTS!



Now it's time for your next stop during our garden walk, Lorelie. And don't forget my special holiday treat is TWINKLING LIGHTS : )

Twilight Tuesday Blog Hop

Hello everyone and welcome to the Twilight Tuesday NEW MOON blog hop! I am so happy to get to take part in the hop as a Guest Designer. If you just happened upon my blog, visit Twilight Tuesday to get started. The blog hop is in honor of the release of the 2nd movie in the Twilight Saga, NEW MOON! Based on the bestselling book my Stephenie Meyer.





You should have arrived here after visiting Juanita's Blog.

Now for my New Moon creation. This has been one of my favorite projects ever! An invitation to Bella's Birthday Party. I felt like this was fitting because New Moon would have never taken place without the Birthday Party!



For my invitation I used apple chipboard from Oriental Trading Company. Covered it in black PTI Cardstock. I then tore a cardboard box up and used a shredded piece to add to the front of my invitation. I then painted it with Tim Holtz Crackle paint. I used an Edward's handwriting font that I found for free, click here for the link. I also used my Spellbinder Nestabilities.

The inside of my invitation has the details of Bella's birthday party:



And now for a little Twilight fun! Leave me a comment and let me know who your favorite character is from the book and why. I will pick a random winner for some New Moon goodies!

Your next stop along the path is Jen S. For the list of all Twilight Tuesday blog hop participants, visit their blog.

Enjoy!!!

5 Hours To Go!!!

I'm so excited!!! Only 5 hours till~


I have my midnight tickets & my "Team Edward" T-shirt, so I'm ready to go! Don't forget tomorrow starts the Twilight Tuesday Blog Hop!

I have a card to share tonight! I made my card from stamps available at Paper Garden Projects Store.



An early Christmas card to brighten your day!