Smell the Fall air!!

Oooohhh it has been so chilly here the last couple of days and it is just delightful!!! I love the Fall...the cool crisp air, pumpkins and apples, fairs and festivals and most of all roasted corn at the farmstands!! So here is a Fall card that I made...I made it for a cricut contest, but didn't get it in on time. I used Imaginisce apple cider papers, jenni bowlin letters, ribbon, MS border punch and the cricut Celebrate with Flourish cricut lite cartridge!! This is an easel card and was just so much fun to put together! The card measures 4x6. Thanks for taking a peek and there will be many more Fall projects coming...including apple pie recipes, layouts and pictures!!!

In Memory of 9/11!

Today marks the 9th Anniversary of September 11, 2001! We were all affected by that day and the tragedy. In memory of 9/11 My Pink Stamper was issuing a challenge to create a project for someone who serves our country or community. My Husband is a Volunteer Firefighter in our village and we are very proud of him. It takes a brave man to serve and protect and we are proud of all that he has done. I created a frame for him....Our Hero!

I used K&Co paper to cover a wood frame from Michael's and some 3d embellishments. I used my cricut to cut some images....Create A Critter for the firehat, Independence Day for the banner and Cherry Limeade for the letters! I had so much fun creating this for him and if I hadn't checked My Pink Stampers blog, I would never have thought to create a special project to thank my Husband for serving in our community, so thank you Robyn!

Lunch With Daddy!

Here is a layout that I created for a cricut contest...we had to make a layout about something that we did over Labor Day weekend. Well, we did nothing!!! My husband had to work double shifts, so we made him fresh salsa and chips ....he eats his with wise chips...I think that's odd but maybe you don't. LOL!!! So we met up at the park for his lunch break and the kids got to visit with him for a little bit...as you can tell by their hugs and kisses, they were all very happy! Well, my son's expression maybe not so much, but he gets very upset when he has to leave his Daddy!! So here is the layout that I submitted:

I got this layout done in an hour with printing my pictures....so for a quickie I am pleased with how it came out. Using the DCWV green stack, the whole earthy park theme came together so easily! I used my gypsy to size the cuts....cuttlebug divine swirls for the tree....Just Because cards for the tree....and Country Life for the banner and the letters!!! That little beaver, the grass, and the clouds were alll part of the printed paper...isn't it cute!!??! I thought it worked well for the theme of the layout!! So, thank you for looking and have a great day!!!

Preparing Lunch For Back To School!!!

I know most kids have already started school, but my kids don't go back until the 13th. ....so in preparation for them going back to school, I made them a cute lunch box note set....I hope this will bring a little smile to their faces while they are eating!!

During the first half of the month at Thoughts2paper, you will find many Back to School ideas so be on the look out for those! For this project I used a plastic sandwich container...it was actually lightening mcqueen which my son is not into so I immediately thought to convert it!!! I used Create A Critter cicut cartridge for the animals and shapes. This cartridge is so fun, It has really become my go to cartridge!

The notes are all 4x4 with rounded corners and I tried to stick with primary colors. You can find the Create A Critter cricut cartridge and most of the other items I used for these cards in the Thoughts2paper store...there are also some newly loaded goodies there too!

Waiting for Hurricane Earl!!

We have been preparing for days for the arrival of Hurricane Earl! We put things away, cleaned up the yard, put gas in the car, got bottles of water and batteries for the flashlights!! It can be quite a process! We thought it would be here earlier, but we have waited all day and now it is 7:40 pm and still only rain...no heavy winds as predicted....yet!!! So we took the kids down to the beach and I went to take a picture of the water and the camera read.....'no more memory'...oh poop, I left the camera card in the computer...lol!!! I was so upset, but I wanted pictures and there were local camera crews from the news there all set up, etc. So I ran home for the card....good thing we are only 5 minutes from the beach. I got some great pictures and we were caught in a terrential downpour for a few minutes. I have to say it was exciting to be down there at the beach with the news stations and lots of people!! My DH was taking a picture of the kids and I and a lady from a local news station came and asked to speak with the kids, I said "sure!!" They loved it and sure enough they were on the NEWS!! They were so excited. My Mother called and asked if Sammi was wearing a pink jacket and if Christopher was wearing blue shorts.....yes, yes, and yes....she saw them on the news!!! She was a little upset that we took the kids out, but it was only a little rain, not bad winds and it wasn't like we were going swimming! We came home just in time to see them both on the 6:00 news and they were so excited to see themselves.....did anyone see them on T.V.????

Interested in joining the CRICUT CIRCLE family???

Hello friends!!! I just got word that the Cricut Circle...an online forum for cricut enthusiasts...is OPEN for new members! There is a fee to join, but with that fee comes rewards....there is an exclusive cricut cartridge every three months, an online magazine filled with inspiration, a wonderful forum of the most supportive friends, Cricut swarms galas and meet ups and special perks here and there!!
If you join now, you will be all set for the big IMAGINE reveal on HSN on September 14th and the special deal that is being offered to those who are in the Cricut Circle!! This invitation is only open until September 13!!
So, If you missed out on the first round of ivites and are now ready to become part of the circle, please contact me at J9CJ@optonline.net and I will get you the information that you need!!!

Madness with Martha Stewart Products!!

I hope everyone is having a wonderful afternoon!!! Today I have some projects that I made using some wonderful Martha Stewart products!! I guess you can say that I am an enabler....lol!!! Here is the Martha Stewart scoring board, now I have nothing to compare it to because I do not own the Scor Pal, but I have to say that I love this new board and it is so simple to use!! I used this score board for some of the following projects!

Here is a box that I made using the score board and the instructions...the box is a good size at 4x4x2 inches. I made this for my Daughter to keep some of her little trinkets in!

I used the Sweet stack by DCWV for the box and the ice cream cone was cut using my cricut and the Sweet Treats cartridge. I added some clear glze to the ice cream and the strawberry and then sprinkled some clear micro beads to look like sprinkles ( I wish I had a different color) but I love the texture.

Here is the little box that I made for my son and all of his 'doodads'...all those tiny little peices that are all over his dresser...it drives me nuts, so here is what I made for him.

I used the My Minds Eye 'Lil Robots' paper kit and I embossed the robot and the tag and inked the edges! I think it is just adorable!!

Now to change it up a bit.....here is a A2 gatefold card that I created using the score board, some Halloween paper and some MS punches!The adorable double sided paper is from DCWV Spook~tacular paper pad. I used the spooky fence and spider web corner punch from MS and a littel $1 stamp. The candy corn girl was cut using the cricut and Mini Monsters cartridge, I think she is adorable!

Here is a card and matching envelope with liner that was made using the ever so handy MS score board....yes, I had so much fun with this handy tool!

For this card and envelope, I used some Basic Grey scraps and the new MS punch around the page 'Laurel Leaf' to make this card! The envelopes are so easy to make using the score board...isn't it nice to have a matching envelope for a beautiful card?!? I think so.

So that completes my projects for now using the MS score board.....I just wanted to share how much I love this new tool and how simple it is to create with it!!

Now for some more MS enabling.....check out this new punch that I bought at Michael's called 'Laurel Leaf'........this is my all time favorite punch, I just love it and it is perfect for all of those Fall layouts soon to be made. Check this out........

I just had so much fun punching the other night....I couldn't stop. I wanted to use it on some different colored cardstock that would be perfect for some Fall layouts.....I did 4 different sizes! I can't wait to make some projects with these!

Well, that is what I have fo now, thanks for looking!! We are expecting a terrible hurricane on Friday, so we are off to the store for batteries, water and snacks!!! have a wonderful day~~

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!

Still time to win a new PINK ATG gun!!

Hi friends, just wanted to let you know that you still have some time to create a layout based on the sketch at Thoughts2paper for your chance to win a new PINK ATG gun!!! All you need to do is create a layout based on the sketch...as is, flip it or rotate it....you can even create a card with the sketch...it's up to you! So start creating and link it up on the Thoughts2paper blog under sketch #8!!! Have fun!!

P.S. CHERYL.....you were a winner in the blog hop, so please get it touch with me to claim your prize!!!

***WINNERS***posted

I hope you loved all of the inspiration from our Thoughts2paper blog hop and that you took advantage of the 40% off sale in the store!!

First of all, I would like to thank all of you for leaving such sweet comments, they are much appreciated and thank you to those of you who chose to follow my blog!!!

Second of all I want to thank my fellow Design Team members who took the time to comment on my blog as well!!

So, instead of using random.org to choose a winner, I decided to do it the good old fashion way....picking a name out of a hat. Well, I have two children and they both wanted to pick a name...of course...so I thought it would only be fair to let them each pick a name. Sooooo, what we did was we my son chose one winner to receive the crocheted flowers and my daughter picked one lucky winner from my Design Team members who left a comment on my blog to also receive a package of crocheted flowers!! How exciting...and might I add fair to the kids....is that?!?!?!?!

Here is Christopher to announce the winner

....................................THE WINNERS of my hand crocheted Christmas flowers are...........................

*********CHERYL ********
And here is Samantha to announce my fellow DESIGN TEAM WINNER........................

**********DELFINA *******

Congratulations girls!! Please leave me a way that I can get in touch with you, thanks!!

Thank you all for participating in the Thoughts2paper blog hop and I hope you were all as inspired as I was to start creating some beautiful Christmas cards, layouts and projects!!
Please scroll down to see my lastest and might I add adorable project for 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!!

Spooktacular Halloween Treats!

Good morning friends...lately I have been in the mood to create Halloween goodies with all of the fun product and cricut cartridges out there! Here are some treat bags that I made using the 'Mini Monsters' cartridge...the bags are about 3x4, just right to hold some small treats! I am thinking...while I am in the Halloween mood..I might create enough for my daughter's first grade class!

And here is a card that I made using the Celebrate with Flourish cartridge for the moon and witch and the Happy Halloween title....I have to say that the images are so cute for all the different seasons and occasions!

There will be plenty more projects with all of the new Halloween and lite cartridges that I haven't had a chance to play with yet!!

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!!

Purple Zebra Stripes!

Good morning!! I have a cute card to share today with a cute story behind it!!

My 5 year old niece recently moved to North Carolina and will be starting school in 2 weeks. My kids don't go back until September 13...I know very late, but I am happy to have them home!!

So, talking on the phone with my niece and asking her if she was excited to start school, she said yes. I asked her if she knew what she was going to wear....first day of school clothes are important...especially to little girls...lol!! So she told me that she is going to wear a purple and white zebra shirt with a matching skirt and some purlple jelly shoes. She was very excited to talk about her new outfit! She just melts my heart and I miss her so much, so I created this card for her wishing her luck on her first day of school...in a new school with a new outfit!! LOL!!!

So here is my special one of a kind card for my super special niece!!! I almost forgot to mention that the adorable zebra came from the Create a Critter cartridge and was cut at 4"!!