Simply Crafts Challenge - More Chicken Please

Hi Crafters! Today is the first Wednesday of the month which means that it is time for the Simply Crafts Challenge with Glora and I.  The cut that has been chosen for this challenge is the turkey cut from the Simply Charmed Cricut cartridge. Here is my project:

I was going to make a video for this one but I'm still sick and didn't want to have sneezing, coughing, stuffy sounding and blowing my nose on video.  ;)  Also, I feel like I've seen a few of this style of project but not sure where.  So if you have done this type of project and I've seen it, thanks for the inspiration.  Sorry I can't give kudos to you.  You can link your blog in the comments section if you have. 
 

There is a giveaway for this challenge.  Details are on the challenge blog HERE.  Also, make sure you stop by Glora's blog to see her project and how she made it. She seriously is the best crafter out there.  Makes projects so detailed and fun.  I don't know how she does it all w/ her busy life.  I'm jealous, as always.  ;)

Project Sizes: 
Tall Card: 9"x8"
1st layer - 8.75" x 3.75"
2nd layer - 8.5" x 3.5"
Turkey - 5.10"
Chicken - 3.5"
Sign - 2.7"

SUPPLIES:
Simply Charmed Cricut Cartridge - Turkey
Animal Kingdom Cricut Cartridge - Chicken
Walk in My Garden Cricut Cartridge - Sign
PKS - Critter Faces Medium & Animal Faces Small stamp sets
Polka Dot Cuttlebug Embossing Folder
SU! Markers
Bazzill Basics Cardstock (don't know the colors)

Happy Birthday & Retirement

Hi crafters!  Todays card I made for a friend of my dads.  They celebrated his 60th birthday and his retirement from the National Guard.  My dad came up with this design.  He wanted one foot in the grave and his other foot on a banana peel.  Thought that was pretty funny.  :)

To make the darker lines on the clothes and hair I used the Versamark pen.  Love that little tool.  :)  I hand cut the grass and dirt.

Sizes:

A2 Size Card

Simply Charmed Grave - 2.8"

Create a Critter Balloon - 4" ; Banana - 1.4"

Everyday Paper Dolls - 4"

SUPPLIES:

Multi-Tie Card

Hi Crafters!  Todays card was made for a missionary but it could definitely be used for a Father's Day card.

A young man in my church is going on a 2 year mission for our church.  He is going to South Africa Johannesburg.  How cool is that?  I have a DCWV Safari paper pack so I chose designer paper from there to make my ties.  The paper also has a material feel to it.  Love it!

The tie cut came from the Simply Charmed Cricut cartridge.  Sized at 3.5".  This really is a super simple card to make and you can definitely customize it towards whoever you give it to.  

 Here is the inside:

Card Size: A2 size cardSUPPLIES:(Unable to find online: Pajama Stripe Cuttlebug Embossing folder)

Too Cute To Spook!

Happy Tuesday!  For my Creative Critterz Imaginations design team post we are making Halloween Cards.  So for my card today I wanted to do something different than I normally do.  I usually make A2 size cards so I decided to make a circle card.  It's still simple but that's me.  :)  The circle card is sized at 5" and it was from a kit that I already had so I just pulled it out and decorated it.  Easy.  My first designer paper circle is cut at 4.7" and is from the Bubblegum Stripes Imagine cartridge.  My next paper is cut at 4" and is also from the Bubblegum Stripes Imagine paper.

Today is the last day to submit your project over at the Simply Crafts challenge blog.

Card Recipe:

Bubblegum Stripes Imagine Cartridge

Simply Charmed Cricut Cartridge - Ghost 3.5"

Pop-Up Neighborhood Cricut Cartridge - Sign 2.2"

Peachy Keen Stamps Snow Cutie Faces stamp set

My Pink Stampers Spooky Puns stamp set

Black & Orange Twine

Bling

5" Circle stock card from a kit

SU! Only Orange and Chocolate Chip markers

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Yummy Birthday Card

This is the card that I made for my mom's birthday.  My mom loves fudgesicles.  Of course, I couldn't make a fudgesicle on a card, I'd be afraid of how it would look so I opted to make it more rainbow colored.  LOL  :)

This cut is from the Simply Charmed Cricut Cartridge and I cut it out at 4.5".  I hid the face on the ice cream part and it is cut out twice to make it thicker.  I used my Berries & Cream Imagine cartridge for the ice cream paper.  I also added glossy accents to the popsicle to make it look wet.

Card Recipe:
Simply Charmed Cricut Cartridge - 4.5"
Berries & Cream Imagine Cartridge
PTI - Simply Chartreuse, Harvest Gold, White, and Kraft cardstock
Seeing Spots Cuttlebug Embossing folder
Pink Sorbet twine from The Twinery
Glossy Accents

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Birthday Presents!

I first want to say "HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM!!!"  I'll be posting her card next week.  I want to make sure she gets it first since I know she checks my blog.  :)

This card I made for a friend of mines birthday.  The presents were cut from the Simply Charmed Cricut cartridge and are two separate cuts.  I welded their shadows together on my Gypsy then layered their cuts to go one on top of each other.  One present is directly down on the shadow and the 2nd present is pop dotted off for more dimension.

I used two different stamps from the My Pink Stampers Spectacular Sayings stamp set for my sentiment.

On to the card....  Enjoy!

Card Recipe:
Simply Charmed Cricut Cartridge
Bubblegum Stripes Imagine Cartridge
My Pink Stampers Spectacular Sayings stamp set
Seeing Spots Cuttlebug Embossing folder
PTI - Hibiscus Burst, Harvest Gold, White, and True Black cardstock
Random Green ribbon

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Good Luck Missionary

Here is a card I made for a young man in my church that is heading out on his mission for two years.  I can't remember where he is going but I know it's in the states so that is why I chose to do more of a red/white/blue theme.  This image is cut from the Simply Charmed Cricut cartridge.  I cut out everything but the face.  I love the Simply Charmed cartridge but not a fan of everything having a face on it.  Luckily I have my Gypsy to hide those cuts.  :)

The designer paper for the tie came from my Imagine.  I used the Heirloom Imagine cartridge and printed off a sheet of that paper.  I then used that in my Expression to cut out the image.  The reason I did this is because I wanted to tilt the top knot at an angle so it looks like the tie is actually "tied".  If that makes any sense.  :)  I hand cut out the badge.

The card is an A2 size card, the red layer is 4" x 5.25" and the Simply Charmed shirt/tie cut is at 5".

Card Recipe:
Imagine Heirloom cartridge
Simply Charmed Cricut Cartridge
PTI - White, Pure Poppy, True Black and Blueberry Sky cardstock
White Gel pen

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Episode 58: A Mickey's Birthday Card

This is the card I made for my friend Glora over at Glora's Crafts.  She is also having a week long celebration on her blog this week w/ giveaways so be sure to stop by to participate and have fun.  :)

She loves Disney so I made her a card w/ Mickey's silhouette image on it w/ the traditional colors of Mickey and it matches her blog as well.  So hopefully, she'll receive this card today.  :)

Card Recipe:
Simply Charmed Cricut Cartridge - Birthday Hat
Mickey's Font Cricut Cartridge - Mickey silhouette
My Pink Stampers Family & Friends stamp set
Action Wobble
PTI - Black & White cardstock, white satin ribbon, and itty bitty dot paper
White & Black stitching

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Episode 56: FIF You're a Great Catch!

Happy Friday!  This project was made for the Flaunt it Friday's challenge blog.  The cut they are asking you to make is from the Simply Charmed cartridge.  It's on p. 41.  There are 2 fish images on that page, they are wanting the one in the shift position (fish2).  There is a new challenge every week and a prize every week.  It is totally worth participating and a lot of fun!

Card Recipe:
Simply Charmed Cricut Cartridge - Fish & Fishing pole
Stand & Salute Cricut Cartridge - the boat
My Pink Stamper Even More Punny-licious stamp set
Peachy Keen Everyday Character Face Parts & More (PK-494)
SU! Scalloped Punch
Charcoal Twine from The Twinery
PTI - Simply Chartreuse, Dark Chocolate, Hawaiian Shore, Smokey Shadow, Spring Rain, and Blueberry Sky cardstock.
White Gel Pen
Versamarket Pen

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Episode 23: Paper Playtime Challenge - Faces

I am SO excited about this weeks Paper Playtime Challenge.  We are being sponsored by Peachy Keen Stamps!!!!  Woo Hoo!!!  I'm SO excited!  Did I say that already???  Well, I am.  ;)  The theme of this weeks challenge is Faces.  So head on over to the Paper Playtime Challenge and create some form of paper project that has a face on it.  It doesn't have to be a human face, just a face.  :)

The project I decided to do was to create a baby card.  It's never bad to have those on hand.  Especially in Utah.  LOL!  :)

Card Recipe:
Simply Charmed Cricut Cartridge
Peachy Keen Just Baby Faces Assortment stamp set (LOVE THEM!)
Paper Trey Ink (PTI) Dark Chocolate cardstock
PTI - Bitty Dot Basics Dark Chocolate, Sweet Blush and Raspberry Fizz designer paper
PTI - Sweet Blush polka dot ribbon
PTI - Sweet Blush buttons
SU! Circle and scallop punches
Hero Arts sentiment stamp (I think!)

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Paper Playtime Challenge #30 - Christmas

This week at Paper Playtime Challenge the theme is Christmas.  The challenge is being sponsored by Robyn's Fetish Digital Stamps.  The image I used on my first project was one of theirs.  Isn't it adorable??? So make sure you submit your Christmas project at the Paper Playtime Challenge blog to be eligible for the prize.

The following card I made for my dogs groomer.  She is so fantastic w/ them so I wanted to send her a card as a thank you.  I think it turned out really great.  The only thing I'm not a fan of is the collars.  Oh well.  Those dogs look a lot like my dogs I think.  So cute!

Card Recipe Holly Jolly Digital Stamp Card
Robyn's Fetish Digital Stamp - Candy Cane Bear
My Pink Stampers Christmas Wishes stamp set
Seeing Spots Cuttlebug Embossing Folder
SU! Markers and Green Paper
PTI - Pure Poppy cardstock & Saddle stitched ribbon
Stickles

Card Recipe Doggie Christmas Card
Stamping Bella's Butch & Mimi stamp
Create a Critter Cartridge - bones
Simply Charmed Cartridge - Stocking
Paper Dolls for Every Day Cartridge - Leash
Chore Chart Cartridge - Dog Bowls
PTI - Simply Chartreuse, Pure Poppy, Stampers White cardstock
Seeing Spots Cuttlebug Embossing Folder
1/8" circle punch for the dots on the dog bowls
SU! Markers
Diamond Stickles
Glossy Accents on the water in the water bowl

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Episode 20: Paper Playtime Blog Hop - Stocking Stuffers

Welcome to the Paper Playtime Blog Hop!  We are giving you ideas for stocking stuffers and little gifts.  You should have arrived here from Carley's Blog at The Real iCarley.  If not, be sure and start at the beginning at PAPER PLAYTIME because there are 7 Blog Candies being given away on the Paper Playtime Blog.

I made 2 projects for my post.  The first is what I made for my nieces and nephews.  They are tin cans filled w/ Pep-O-Mint Lifesavers.  At the bottom of the tin is a piece of paper and under that is $5.  The little penguin is also on there w/ an Action Wobble so it's a rockin' penguin.  :)  You can see exactly what it looks like in the video.  Recipe for this is at the very bottom of this post.

The next one is a card that I made for my siblings.  It holds a gift card.  I talk more about it in the video.  Recipe for this is at the very bottom of this post.

For my blog candy I am giving away 4 Petaloo Paper flower packs that are just GORGEOUS!  Please leave a comment on this blog.  Also be sure to leave a way to get a hold of you with your comment.  You do need a US address for this blog candy.  Sorry.  You don't need to be a follower to win the blog candy but I don't mind making new friends.  :)  You have until Monday, December 13th, at 10pm MST to enter.  1 entry per person.

Your next stop is Mary -  http://cardztv.blogspot.com/!  Thanks so much for hopping by.  Be sure and leave a comment for a chance to win my BLOG CANDY! 

Here is the list of everyone in the hop:
1. Paper Playtime - http://paperplaytime.blogspot.com 
2. Janis - http://pausedreamenjoy.blogspot.com/ 
3. Sheree -  http://cravinscrappin.blogspot.com/ 
4. Carley -  http://www.the-real-icarley.blogspot.com/
5. Pam -  http://simply-pam.blogspot.com/  (YOU ARE HERE)
6. Mary -  http://cardztv.blogspot.com/
7. Maria -  http://joyfulstamper.blogspot.com/
8. Sharon -   http://meemeescreations.blogspot.com/ 
9. Michelle -  http://mumoftwoblog.blogspot.com/ 
10. Corri -  http://www.buglvr.blogspot.com/
11. Lisa -  http://www.crop-and-create.blogspot.com/
12. Kathi -  http://www.blogbykathi.blogspot.com/ 
13. Alex -  http://www.youhadmeatcraft.com/ 
14. Sandra -  http://www.365daysofcricut.blogspot.com/
15. Melissa -  http://www.apaperjourney.blogspot.com/ 
16. Abby -  http://www.scrapbookaholicbyabby.com/ 
17.  Theresa - http://www.thescrapbookingqueen.com/
18. Heather - http://www.freshbreweddesigns.blogspot.com/

Happy Hopping and thanks for stopping by!

Tin Recipe:

Tin from Specialty Bottle

Cricut - Simply Charmed

Cricut - Very Merry Tags

Peachy Keen Critter Faces size Medium

Action Wobble

SU! Grosgrain Striped in Bashful Blue

My Minds Eye Frosty Pines Christmas Paper

Diamond Stickles

Pep-O-Mint Lifesavers

Card Recipe:

Cricut - Inspired Heart

D'vine Swirls Cuttlebug Folder

PTI - Scarlet Jewel, Vintage Cream, Ripe Alvacado cardstock

My Craft Spot - Vintage Vanilla Wrinkled Ribbon

Paper Playtime Challenge #20 - Mainly Orange

For the Paper Playtime challenge this week you need to make a paper project that is mainly orange.  For my submission I chose to do a card that is all orange with an accent color of black.

There is a prize for the challenge this week, a Cricut Cartridge from Sheree at Cravin Scrappin.  Be sure to head on over to the Paper Playtime Challenge to participate.


Card Recipe:
Simply Charmed Cricut Cartridge
PTI Truly Black cardstock
PTI Zesty Orange cardstock, ribbon & button
Making Memories orange string
Distressed Stripes Cuttlebug Folder
Cloud 9 Seasonal Paper Pad

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