Celebrate The Occasion –Challenge #10

Hello and welcome to my new followers...thank you for joining me on my journey!


Before I jump into this week’s challenge I would like to say a “very big THANK YOU” to everyone that has given me a blog award…the last few months have been very hectic for me…but I will be by shortly to pick them up and follow through on my obligations. Also everyone that has left comments on my blog I read everyone and promise I will be by to visit your blogs…I can’t wait!

On to this week’s Challenge…

I hope everyone is having a CRAFTASTIC week and ready to Celebrate The Occasion! This week we are creating a Birthday project with a twist…you have to follow the sketch. For more inspiration head on over and check out projects from the super talented Design Team members!

Remember, to join in the fun...the sky’s the limit…as to the type of project or tools required! We just want you to enjoy crafting!

There are also prizes, a weekly winner is selected and then entered into the monthly drawing...

For my project this week I made a Birthday Card.

Hope you like...would love your feedback.

Card: 5.25 (square)
Cuttlebug: Embossing (Plum Blossoms & tiny mosaic)
Cricut Cartridges: Accent Essentials, Cindy Loo and Martha Stewart All Occasion
Punch: EK Success- Butterfly Chain (for butterfly)
Embellishments: Martha Stewart Regular & Tinsel Glitter, Rhinestones

It's my Birthday Day Blog Hop!

Hope you are having a CRAFTASTIC weekend!

Hello & Welcome to all my new and regular followers! It’s an honor to have you join me on my journey!

It wouldn’t be right if I didn’t say “Happy Birthday!” to the birthday girl and host of this Blog Hop Jennifer at Crafty Cards Gallery…and if you haven’t already be sure to check the Card Gallery App both for the Android and IPhone (it’s AWESOME!).

Thank you for visiting my Blog, and/or participating in the “It’s my birthday" Blog Hop! What a fun way to celebrate a birthday!!! If you've come from visiting Courtney (Krafty Keekerz), you're in the right place! Or just looking at my blog and want to play along with our blog hopping fun, you can go to the beginning at http://www.craftycardgallery.blogspot.com/ . Up next Lissa Marie !  See below for blog list.

This blog hop is all about CELEBRATING BIRTHDAYS! There will be opportunities to win some blog candy and get lots of inspiration from great talented ladies! So sit back, and enjoy the hop!

For my project I decided to keep it simple and elegant.

Hope you like…would love your feedback.

Card: Z Fold- 5.5 x 5

Cardstock: Bazzill

Cricut Cartridges: Simply Charmed & Wedding

Cuttlebug: Embossing (Script Texture)

Punch: EK Success and Tonic (don’t remember names sorry)

Sentiments: My Pink Stamper Stamps (Everyday Sentiments & Everyday Life); available at A Crafter's Haven

Embellishments: Rhinestones & Chalk Ink

Envelope- Martha Stewart Scoring Board (Scored “A” 3 1/8 & “B” 3 3/8)

Spell Binder dies for label

Blog Candy Time: 1 lucky winner will receive- Old West Cricut Cartridge and in keeping with Tradition (Birthday gifts should be a surprise) other wonderful scrapbooking goodies will be included…they will be awesome! Just leave a comment with a way for me to contact you.

Don’t forget to visit A Crafter’s Haven for My Pink Stamper Stamp bundles and all your scrapbooking needs.

Lastly…you definitely want to stop by regularly for lots of great giveaways! In honor of having people like you who enjoy my work enough to follow my blog…in appreciation if we reach 125 followers during this Blog Hop…there will be another AWESOME giveaway!

Crafty Card Gallery http://www.craftycardgallery.blogspot.com/ --BIRTHDAY GIRL
Alina http://neverstopscrapping.blogspot.com/
Meighen http://Scrappin3rdeeschik.blogspot.com/
Lisa T http://bitbythecricutbug.blogspot.com/
Pam http://www.pammejo-scrapbookflair.com/
Lezlye http://www.lezlyes.blogspot.com/
Denise http://deesdesignsfrommyheart.blogspot.com/
Nicolette (Beyond Scrapin) http://www.beyondscrapin.blogspot.com/
Ellen Jarvis (Cardmonkey) http://www.cardmonkey-business.blogspot.com/
Miss Adri http://www.macheriecreations.com/
Giselle http://crossmyheartpapercrafts.blogspot.com/
Cammy http://www.pinkroomtherapy.com/
Ashley http://www.theglamoroussideofscrapping.blogspot.com/
Courtney http://keekerzcrafts.blogspot.com/ --Arrived from
Laverne http://acraftershaven.blogspot.com/ --You are HERE
 Lissa Marie  http://www.somanycrafts.wordpress.com/ --Next
Sandy http://acolourfulworld.blogspot.com/
Audrey http://audreyscardsbydesign.blogspot.com/
Brandi http://learningthecricut.com/
Cherie http://cheriescraps.blogspot.com/
Jamie http://craftygirl21.blogspot.com/
Shel http://Shellyrharris.blogspot.com/
Jenny http://jennyplace26.blogspot.com/  
Laura http://scrappycraftcorner.blogspot.com/
Leslie Rahye http://leslierahye.blogspot.com/
Lucy http://love2createitall.blogspot.com/  
Michelle (Scrappin with my Bug) http://www.scrappinwithmybug.com/  
Monica http://simplycricutting.blogspot.com/
Dawn http://dawnsdesignsthatdelight.blogspot.com/
Shawnee http://quiverofangels.blogspot.com/
Sigrid http://lovescrapreflect.blogspot.com/
Scraps to treasure http://www.scraps2treasure.blogspot.com/
Haidee http://created2bunique.blogspot.com/
Jessica http://www.customcreationsbyjessica.blogspot.com/
Kim http://rickettscricuts.blogspot.com/  
Kimberley http://kimberlydianespapercrafts.blogspot.com/
Liz http://www.mywhichcraft.blogspot.com/
Lori http://savingmine.blogspot.com/
Jennifer A http://creativearmywife.blogspot.com/

Friendship Blog Hop--February 19 - 21

Hope you are having a CRAFTASTIC weekend!

Welcome to my Blog, and the Friendship Blog Hop! If you've come from visiting Cherie (Crafting In The Pines), you're in the right place. If you were just looking at my blog and want to play along with our blog hopping fun, you can go to the beginning at http://www.craftycardgallery.blogspot.com/.  See below for blog list.

This blog hop is all about friendship. Sometimes it's nice to just send a card to a friend for no particular reason or to celebrate something with them. There will be opportunities to win some blog candy and get lots of inspiration from great talented ladies! So sit back, and enjoy the hop!

For my project I decided make an inspirational card. True friends are far and few in this world so when they are going through difficult times it’s always great to give them a boost and remind them of their strength.

Hope you like…would love your feedback.



Sentiment:  "What lies before us and what lies behind us are tiny compared to what lies within us"  Emerson



Card: Easel A2

Cricut Cartridge: Pagoda

Cuttlebug: Mandarin Screen folder

Paper: Bazzill

Punch: Martha Stewart French Scroll

Embellishments: Rhinestones, Martha Stewart Glitter Glue, Ribbon & Stamp for sentiment
Envelope:  Martha Stewart Score Board

Blog Candy Time: 1 lucky winner will receive- A Child's Year Cricut Cartridge, Punny-licious stamp set by My Pink Stamper and Embossing Powers. Just leave a comment with a way for me to contact you.

Don’t forget to visit A Crafter’s Haven for My Pink Stamper Stamp bundles and all your scrapbooking needs.

Lastly…you definitely want to stop by regularly for lots of great giveaways!

Crafty Card Gallery:   http://www.craftycardgallery.blogspot.com/

Meighen:   http://Scrappin3rdeeschik.blogspot.com/

Lisa T:   http://bitbythecricutbug.blogspot.com/

Lezlye:  http://www.lezlyes.blogspot.com/

Pam:   http://www.pammejo-scrapbookflair.com/ 

Denise:   http://deesdesignsfrommyheart.blogspot.com/

Nicolette (Beyond Scrapin):   http://www.beyondscrapin.blogspot.com/

Miss Adri:   http://www.macheriecreations.com/  

Kellie (Crafty Baskets):   http://craftybaskets.blogspot.com/

Giselle:   http://crossmyheartpapercrafts.blogspot.com/ 

Cammy:   http://www.pinkroomtherapy.com/

Kim:   http://rickettscricuts.blogspot.com/ 

Cherie:   http://cheriescraps.blogspot.com/ --Arrived from

Laverne:   http://acraftershaven.blogspot.com/ --You are HERE

Sigrid:   http://lovescrapreflect.blogspot.com/ --Next

Laura:   http://scrappycraftcorner.blogspot.com/

Courtney:   http://keekerzcrafts.blogspot.com/

Shawnee:   http://quiverofangels.blogspot.com/

Jamie:   http://craftygirl21.blogspot.com/

Lisa Marie:   http://www.somanycrafts.wordpress.com/

Sandy:   http://acolourfulworld.blogspot.com/  

Kimberley:   http://kimberlydianespapercrafts.blogspot.com/

Cardmonkey Jarvis:   http://www.cardmonkey-business.blogspot.com/

Jennifer A:   http://creativearmywife.blogspot.com/

Alina:   http://neverstopscrapping.blogspot.com/

Ashley:   http://www.theglamoroussideofscrapping.blogspot.com/

Holiday Stocking Card

This card was created for 2 challenges:

• Mojo Monday 154: To play along, just make a project using the provided sketch and upload it to your blog or online gallery
• Made by Momo: This week’s theme is to use Black and White, and then you can pick 1 other color of your choice.

So disappointed...I was having trouble getting my picture to load and the linky closed for the Mojo challenge...what a bummer. I'm going to leave a comment and hopefully they'll still take it.

On to the fun stuff! I figured since the Holiday Season is right around the corner why not get a jump start on my holiday cards. That’s how I ended up with red for my color choice and Xmas for the theme. Unfortunately the picture doesn't do the card justice; it's one of those you have to see in person. Hope you like…would love your feedback.

Cartridges used: Accent Essentials- squares & scallop circle, Christmas Cheer- Xmas Stocking & present and Joys of the Season- Ornament & candy. Martha Stewart glitter- Xmas Stocking, Stickles on the ornament and Cuttlebug for embossing- Swiss Dotts folder.

Polar Bear Holiday Card

This card was created for a Tuesday challenge by Liebs Landing.  This week's color combo challenge is Turquoise and White. (or blue and white, your choice) Upload your photos for your chance to win our goodies!


Cartridge used:  Joys of the Season- Polar Bear.  Cuttlebug for embossing- snowflakes folder, Martha Stewart glitter crystal- polar bear and glitter glue- scarf.  Greeting was stamped and heat embossed with white detail embossing powder.  This card was fun to make and I was very happy with the end result.  The glitter really made it pop.  Colors used:  white, navy, turquoise.  Hope you like...would love your feedback

Gate Fold Card

My Pink Stamper introduced her design team and invited everyone to join in the fun making a project using a Critter or animal theme.  I made this Gate Fold card which turned out to be a lot of fun.  Cartridges used:  Life's A Beach- Sun, Give A Hoot- Fawn with flower and Plantin Schoolbook- grass.  Other products used Martha Stewart Scallop Dot Edge Punch and the Cuttlebug Swiss Dotts folder to emboss the border.  Hope you enjoy...Love to hear your feedback.