Lots of Fun Cards!!

Here is a card that I designed for Thoughts2paper as part of our Christmas inspiration month! I found the directions at Splitcoaststampers and used product from the Thoughts2paper store! I love that it is a 2 in 1 card....it opens like a card to write on the inside yet, the front of the card has a pocket to hold a tag and another pocket to hold a gift card!

Supplies used from Thoughts2paper store: Bazzill cardstock, Bo Bunny St. Nick toyland and hollyberry paper, Bo Bunny St Nick buttons and bling, cream tulle (stock), Tim Holtz crushed olive distress ink and MS double loops punch. Additional supplies: ATG gun and scallop punch!

My next project is a series of cards using my absolute favorite image from the Cindy Loo cricut cartridge....the DEER!!! You can find the cartridge at the Thoughts2paper store, but get it fast before it sells out! I used some MM vintage scraps to make these cards!

I used the frame feature and the border feature (for the kissing deer) and made an assortment of cards with the different features but only used the deer image! I love how they all turned out and all the cards are a different size! The 'smile' and the 'so deer' titles were cut using the CAC cartridge...also available at Thoughts2paper!

Christmas Sleigh with 3 Adorable Reindeer!!!

I have to say that this is one of my favorite projects...I love the adorable reindeer cut from the Create A Critter cricut cartridge and when I was asked to decorate a die cut sleigh for Thoughts2paper, I knew immediately what I was going to do!!! I just love how this turned out!!

The die cut ships flat, so I traced both the front and back using Bo Bunny papers and cut it out. I used Helmar 450 adhesive to adhere the paper to the sleigh, I trimmed some red cardstock and added it to the runners and decorated with some MM gems. I cut out three reindeer at 3" and made the leader of the sleigh a little 'rudolph' with a red nose. I cut them twice and used pop dots, this way if it was on the coffee table, it would be double sided! I cut the light garland to use as their reigns! After I assembled the sleigh I filled it with some chocolate kisses!!

Supplies found at Thoughts2paper: sleigh die cut, Helmar 450 adhesive, Bo Bunny sugar plum paper, bazzill cardstock, AC cardstock, MM red gem collection, Create A Critter cricut cartridge, Bazzill cardstock borders (snowflake) and ribbon from stock. Additional supplies used: lollipop sticks, clay, glitter, google eyes, pop dots and chocolate kisses.

I hope you have enjoyed my Holiday project and if you are interested in any of the supplies used go check out Thoughts2paper where there is a 40% off sale now through the 28th...use coupon code CHAROOM!! Also, if you pop over to Thoughts2paper blog you will find some more fantastic ways to decorate the slegih die cut!

A CHRISTMAS BLOG HO-HO-HO HOP!!!

Good morning friends and welcome to the Thoughts2paper Christmas Blog Hop, we are so excited that you are here! Can you believe Christmas is only 4 months away? We have the perfect projects to get you inspired! Along the ho-ho-ho-hop you will find an assortment of wonderful Christmas projects that will get you inspired for some Holiday decorating and gift giving!!

Liz, the owner of Thoughts2paper, will be giving one lucky winner a $40 gift certificate to the Thoughts2paper store!! To be entered in the drawing to win all you need to do is leave a comment on ALL the designers blogs and the Thoughts2paper blog as well! (International applicants are welcome to join in the fun, but must pay S&H fees if chosen as the winner!) The hop is only for today and the winner will be posted within 48 hours!

There is also a 40% off sale at Thoughts2paper that will start today and run until the 28th, so don't forget to pick up some of your favorite supplies....the coupon code is CHAROOM (must be typed with all caps to receive correct discount)!

So, let me share my Christmas project with you and then get you started on the ho-ho-ho-hop!!!

Supplies used from Thoughts2paper: Bo Bunny St. Nick line...sleigh, sugarplum, hollyberry and mistletoe and Helmar 450 quick dry adhesive.

I made this wreath to accompany my Christmas tree that I made last year. I used a flat white styrofoam ring from M's and I painted it green! I then cut several strips of paper into 3/4 x 4 inches....I folded each strip in half and used a quilters pin and some Helmar 450 adhesive and made a row of three strips of paper. I alternated the papers (the double sided paper is wonderful because you can just flip it) and just made rows of three going all around the wreath. I added a festive bow that I made using some left over ribbon and voila...a beautiful wreath!!

If you decide to follow my blog and leave me a comment, I will pick one winner to receive a bunch of handmade crochet poinsettias and flowers...the perfect touch to any Holiday gift or project! Now on to the ho-ho-ho-hop...please go hop on over to my friend Sarah's blog HERE for another wonderful Christmas project!

Be sure to leave comments along the way and on the Thoughts2paper blog for your chance to win a $40 gift certificate to the store!!!

Sketch Reveal...In The Holiday Spirit!!

Good morning, we have another fun sketch for you over at Thoughts2paper, we hope you will come join us! If you complete this sketch by September 4th, you will be in a drawing to win a prize from Thoughts2paper.....do you want to know what the prize is???

THE BRAND NEW PINK ATG GUN!!!

So what are you waiting for??? Create a layout or card based on this sketch, visit the Thoughts2paper blog and share with us by linking us to your project!! Have fun creating!!

Now, here is what I did for this sketch:

Supplies used from Thoughts2paper store: BoBunny St. Nick Noel paper, Bazzill cardstock, Bazzill cardstock border strips, Bazzill paper flowers, MM red gem collection, glimmer mist and Tim Holtz ink pad!

In keeping with our Christmas theme for the end of August, I chose to do a Holiday layout using some wonderful supplies from the Thoughts2paper store! I love the simplicity of the sketch and the layout! I hope you will come join us in this sketch and just so you know, the reveal dates for the sketches are the 5th and 20th of every month!! Happy crafting!

P.S. Keep your eyes open for a fun Christmas surprise coming shortly to Thoughts2paper....you won't want to miss it!!

Go Fish...fun sketch!!

Here is another great sketch from Thoughts2paper! I love playing along with a sketch, it gives me a starting point and then I can make it my own! I hope you will hop on over to Thoughts2paper and play along...be sure to check back on the 20th for a new sketch!!

And here is what I did with the sketch.....

I used the 'Sweet Summertime' kit from Echo Park (you can find it in the Thoughts2paper store). I can't tell you how much I love this kit...I have made so many layouts and cards and still have plenty left. I look foward to their future kits...keep your eyes open in the store!! I used Life's A Beach cricut cartridge for the fish bowl accent and the title! Thanks for looking and don't forget to pop on over to Thoughts2paper to play along with the sketches!!

Hearts in the Sand!

Here is a sweet layout that I designed for Thoughts2paper using the So Sophie line from My Minds Eye! I took this sweet picture of my kiddos in June at the beach...they were so patient with me...I have wanted a picture like this for a while and they were so willing to help out. As soon as the pictures were taken they were splashing around having fun!
I am loving all of the beautiful papers in the So Sophie line...you can order yours at Thoughts2paper.

I used some Maya Road chipboard shapes and glimmer misted them and then ran them through the cuttlebug. I misted some Bo Bunny flowers and added some Zva pearls. I love this layout....might just be my all time favorite!!
Go check out the Thoughts2paper store....Liz has it stock full of all sorts of yummy goodies and there will be plenty more coming in after CHA!!

Guess Who Loves You???

I do!! It is time for another fabulous sketch from Del over at Thoughts2Paper! I decided to make a card with the sketch to show the versatility...especially for all the card makers out there!

I had fun making this card...I used Nikki Sivils~Henry's Brilliance paper and cut 8 one inch squares and used 4 Heidi Swapp photo corners...added some letter stickers, some ink and a chipboard bracket that I inked brown. I added some buttons for his eyes and added some tulle! This card is for my son...we are really into owls lately!

Supplis from Thoughts2Paper store: Nikki Sivils~henry's Brilliance paper, Helmar scrap dots, Tim Holtz brown ink, KaiserCraft mini alphas, tulle and buttons from stock.

Additional supplies used:Basic Grey naked chipboard and heidi Swapp photo corners.

I really hope that you will pop on over to Thoughts2Paper and and play along!!!

Commotion in the Ocean!!

Hello everyone, today, I want to share a layout that I made using some action shots of my Son Christopher at the ocean! I designed this using some fabulous products from Thoughts2Paper. I love working with the page backgrounds that can be found in the store, this one is called Block Bracket and it was cut in a tan cardstock that I thought was perfect for these beach pics because it was a sandy color! I added some white dots for texture using a Sakura glaze pen. I also added a star crystal ( looked like a starfish) and some pearl strips ( looked like bubbles). I kept the chipboard letters 'naked' because it was a sandy look and used a Jenni Bowlin beach bingo card.

I didn't add any journaling, because I wasn't sure where to put it, so I did all of that on the back of the layout, so I would atleast know the details! Thanks for looking and have a great day!

Supplies used: Page Background, Zva pearls, KaiserCraft alpha chipboard, Jenni Bowlin beach bingo cards....all can be found in the Thoughts2Paper store! Additional supplies: Bazzill shimmer cardstock, Sakura glaze pen and star crystal from BoBunny stash.

Family Ties!

Here is a simple layout that I designed for Thoughts2paper using an awesome kit called My Family by Fancy Pants that can be found in the store! I based my layout on an awesome diecut called classic 11 1/2...also found in the store. I used the chipboard diecut and traced it onto a piece of patterned paper from the kit...that is the base of my layout! These diecuts can be ordered in cardstock or in chipboard, which is great for tracing onto your own coordinating papers! My journaling is hidden under the cardstock title using some cardstock hinges!

Supplies: My Family kit (rubons included), My Family trim, classic diecut, Unity 12 Months of Goodness stamp and Kraft cardstock...all of which can be found in the store!

P.S. Father's Day is Sunday...don't forget to make your Father a special card! Tune in on Sunday for a card that I made my Husband along with a little project that I made!!!

Memorial Day!

I hope you are all havaing a relaxing Memorial Day!
I made this card for my kids...I couldn't resist that bicycle...lol!
I used the Cricut Limited Edition Independence Day Cartridge found at thoughts2paper....grab yours today because when they are gone...they are gone!!
There are some great images on this cartridge. I used the bicycle and the banner flag. I used a paper crimper to make it look as though it were waving in the wind!
Supplies used: Kraft cardstock, Independence Day cartridge...found at thoughts2paper.
Additional supplies: cuttlebug, white ink, ribbon, thickers and star bling!

Sale at Thoughts2Paper!!

I hope everyone is having a wonderful Memorial Day weekend! We have no big plans, DH has to work and we are just hanging around!!
I want to let you know that Thoughts2Paper is having a Memorial Day Sale....everything in the store is 30% off!!! Head on over for the latest and greatest scrappy supplies while they are on sale. Be sure to use coupon code: MemorialSpecial30 to get your discount!!
This sale runs until Monday, but have no fear......

if you are unable to make this sale there will be another sale coming up for Father's Day...June 10-18!! The coupon code for this sale is: DadDay30....for 30% off!!

Come on over to Thoughts2Paper and check out all the goodies on sale....including the NEW Tim Holtz embossing folders, awesome diecuts, Jenni Bowlin and lots more!!!