win a gypsy!

be sure to head on over to nildas the gypsy spot for  all the details

we are giving away a Gypsy here at The Gypsy Spot. I want to thank Custom Crops for donating a brand new Gypsy (retail value 299.99)..wow. I cant say enough about everyone at Custom Crops. Everyone is always so supportive and helpful. If you have never shopped at their store, you really should give them a visit. Not only will you find everything you need for scrapbooking or card making, but also some wonderful articles for fantastic projects. They also have a Youtube channel where you can enjoy some wonderful videos for awesome projects. There is even new video for husbands or loved ones to guide them with holiday shopping... what an awesome idea. Click on the links to visit : Custom Crops and Custom Crops Videos.



good luck everyone who goes to enter :) shelly

papercutz

happy friday :) this week over at PaperCutz  mary  set our challenge to  use  the sentiment thankful or thanks. be sure to pop on over and thank mary  and  the other dt gals for all their inspiration :) 
im thankful for many things ..and that includes YOU for taking the time to sit with me a few and check out my blog :)  so. thank you :)
for my project i made up a few  small goodie bags..i'll add some homemade biscotti and spiced tea mix  i'll add tags to the back of the bags with recipes attached.
for these i used my cricut and plantin ( thankful welded in DS) cartridge.
the turkey is a cornish hens farm stamp
scarecrow is a sizzex embossing folder ( i cut him out after embossing)
leaves are cuttlebug
acorns are a target $bin stamp
pumpkin is cuttlebug
for finishing touches i used martha stewart punches, rhinestones,wood beads, twine, buttons and colorbox fluid chalk
thank you so much for looking have a great weekend! xx shelly

bind it all scrapbook/diecutsrus

happy thursday..well what started out as a card idea in my head turned into a scrapbook idea for my neice , but that turned into i'll give it to my daugher instead... i'll add it to her stocking this year for christmas  .. oh crap who am i kidding i'll end up giving it to her the next time i see her.. like tomorrow :)  so anyway your really caring huh ;)   
this week over at diecutsrus the theme is something girly. oh now isnt that a huuuuuuuuge stretch for me! i think this fits perfectly so i got a gift and and challenge out of the way in about an hours worth of time all sitting on my arse at home :) life is good isnt it :)
so be sure to head on over to dcru and see what the dt has to help inspire us along
for this i used my bind it all...and my cricut . from the front to end i used
 cover: butterfly spellbinders, home accents cartridge : flowers and flourish
page 1 jasmine :corners, home accents : beautiful
page 2 leaves: cuttlebug,  corners sizzex, wildcard: unique  and  ms border punch
page 3  george: circle and flowers, bees cuttlebug
page 4 jasmine corners hearts cuttlbug opposites attract  love (both of them)
page 5 graphically speaking index card
page 6 cuttlebug panel with embossed flowers, wildcard wish
page 7 spellbinders b/fly  caterpillar walk in my garden graphically speaking dream 
page 8 graphically speaking memories 
papers are  all coredinations and memorybox
extras include kaiser kraft and basic grey pearls, crocheted blooms, colorbox fluid chalk , autumn leaves journaling stamps  lace, buttons and i think thats it :) 
thanks so much for popping in to look , if ya leave a comment thanks even more and if ya actually read thru this muddling mess huge hugs and bless ya!  have a great rest of day or evening :) xx shelly

PaperBlooms thankful /thanks challenge

happy wednesday :) well a bittersweet day   the week is almost over its a fun crafty day and sadly an end to the paperblooms challenge place.  its been so much fun being on leahs design team. i was lucky enough to be chosen for her original DT and then blessed by being able to stay on thru its run.
leah has another exciting  endeavor though , digital stamps . they can be purchased over at sweet n sassy stamps. she has some really sweet images so be sure to go check them out :) ... ( her etsy shop will remain open so be sure to bookmark that for your crocheted embellies :) )
 the challenge set for the week is thankful or thanks.. how fitting to end this way :) i am so thankful for the opportunity leah has given me. shes a real sweetheart :)    thank you leah :)

 for this last project i thought not only would i use her crocheted cuties  id also use my favorite digi stamp of hers.. ok ok each time i use one it becomes my fave:)   but seriously this really IS my favorite one.
i also used my cricut and george ( rectangles) and  jasmine ( thanks and corners) cartridges.
i colored in the image with sakura gel pens and marvy  stamp markers. on the snail shell i added paper glaze and for  the b/g paper i used a SU stamp  .
i added kaiser kraft pearls and martha stewart doily lace trim punch. i also used a tad bit of colorbox fluid chalk. thanks so much for hanging out here with me a little bit i hope you stop on by the PB blog play one last time and give some blog love :) and wish leah and  the other dt girls  ,carla, christi and rose  luck and fun :)  have a happy rest of day! xx shelly

cricut cardz

happy wednesday!! well heres week 2 of cricut cardz and what a great turn out we had last week with our first challenge! this week our theme is thanksgiving.
for my card i used my cricut of course with paperdolls ( turkey and pie) and doodlecharms (apples) cartridges.
for the pumpkin i used a cuttlebug duo. the wording is from the paperpack which is k&co. i ran the paper behind the yummy goodness thru my cuttlebug using the houndstooth folder and added a little fluid chalk to it. .  elsewhere i used a martha stewart punch and rhinestones and colorbox fluid chalk.
 thanks so much for stoppin by :) and if youre leaving a comment thank you even more:) xxx shelly

crafty creations challenges

happy wednesday ) this week over at CCC the lovely claire has chosen our theme of metal or metal look using one of her oh so cute digi images. she's also sponsoring our challenge this week so be sure to play along.
for my image i chose "tree and stars" from her shop  isnt this a sweet tree! 
along with her fab image i used my cricut and george cartridge . i cut stars and adhered over her digi image stars. i first took some craft wire ( metal)  and wrapped it around the tree then adhered the stars to it. i added some stickles for sparkle. i also used some metal clips for a fun look. i wanted to keep it a whimsy look so i colored the presents kind of messy on purpose..does it look silly? i hope not.
thanks for stopping by today hope you enjoyed and come back often :) xx shelly

being inspired by....

sarah hodgkinson...i always liked coredinations papers but oh man she just has me LOVING them with my cuttlebug!   be sure to check out her awesome work using coredinations papers. my card is based on this particular book she made ( its the 6th post from the top on her blog)
for mine i used papers from chocolate box
i used my cricut and doodlecharms for the hearts which i then ran through various cuttlebug folders. then sanded  them to show the color undearneath. i popped a couple of them up for dimension.  pretty huh!  i also used wildcard cartridge for the wording which i tweaked in design studio  to get the right fit. and added jasmine corners  using memory box paper.
i added a little bit of colorbox fluid chalk and thats it. easy easy but i think it turned out really lovely.
thanks so much for stopping by and more thanks if youre leaving a comment :) dont forget to go check out sarahs blog :)  xxx shelly

Bitten BY The Bug

happy monday! this week over at BBTB the  lovely and wonderfully talented  deedee.. my card idol..  chose our cut.. the grass from walk in my garden cartridge. this is actually the first time ive used this cut ..be sure to go see the amazing projects the rest of the dt came up with.. you will see some very creative ways to use this cut other than just grass..which is what i did.  they can really think outside the box cant they!
our sponsor this week is scrapnfonts.. they have some awesome fonts and dingbats . i used the font we were sent..  i realized there were also some dingbants..the dingbat i am did not realize this until after i posted my card..duh me!
so .. for my card i used the font from scrapnfonts which is called  "DB mulberry lane."
 i used my cricut and along with the grass cut from walk in my garden cartridge i used caterpillars and star flowers. i also used jasmine cartridge for the corners.  i added pearls to the flowers. the butterflies are martha stewart  stamp/punch   punches. my sweetieboy picked this set up for me for my birthday last month...how sweet is he!
the beautiful paper is memorybox. i also used some colorbox fluid chalk and dotted with  some acrylic paint
thanks so much for stopping by and i love reading your comments so thank you very much for them :)
im having difficulties in blogger land.. a bazillion windows popping up when i try to view some blogs.. i have to shut down and restart..very frustrating. so.. please dont think i dont visit or try too visit  your blogs too. if you dont see a comment from me its the blog issue.
have a great day! xx shelly

Paper Cutz handstamped or digi image

happy friday!! Yay its the weekend!
this week over at Paper Cutz Challenges the ever delightful mary has chosen our challenge to be use a digital or handstamped image. definetly a challenge fo rme becuase i am the worlds worst stamper! ok..may not the worst.. and its really more when i have to color them in..so usually i choose stamps i dont have to do that.
this particular stamp i used was a birthday gift from my   friend rose its from inkadinkadoo.   thank you soooooo much rose! i love this tree!
i also used my cricut and jasmine cartridge for the corners.
the leaves are cuttlebug and the cute paper is cosmo cricut from  earth love
i added 2 little rhinestones to the upper right corner and inked the leaves and papers with colorbox fluid chalk.
thanks so much for hanging out for a few i appreciate your visit very much have a lovely day! shelly

tuesday morning sketches

happy thursday :)  this is for this weeks sketch by melissa at TMS.  last month i was honored to be her  guest designer over there so now back to the regular player stuff :)  i really enjoy her sketches and i love the circle cards so was happy when i saw she had one to play with this week.
be sure to stop on by her blog and see what she and her dt have conjured up for your eyes :)  great stuff i can guarantee you that.
for my take i used my cricut and wild card ( scallop card) george (circle) and home decor (flourish) cartridges.
i added a little bit of handsewing, basic grey opaline pearls martha stewart stamp and punch ( i didnt use the stamp step on these) butterflies and colorbox fluids chalk. paper is from dcwv rustic pack, oh this is some gorgeous paper!   i didnt add a sentiment since im not sure where this will end up yet.
thanks so much for checking in here :) have a super rest of day  xx shelly

Cricut Cardz Challenge

happy wednesday!!  Woo Hoo TOOT TOOT YAY ME!!!   i was chosen to be on a fabulous new challenge site called cricut cardz challenge ! 
this is where we use our cricut to the max! i love my cricut and have so much fun using it so im super super excited to be able to hopefully inspire YOU  to use yours to its max also :)  be sure to stop by and play along every wednesday i think you're really going to enjoy this. We can all learn something from each other :)
for my first card i used my brand new christmas noel cartridge.
for the shelf  i used the shelf /bracket (row 4) i used my design studio regular cut then flipped the image welding them together to make one long shelf. if you donthave ds dont worry just do the cut like i did  glue them together . to hide where the ends meet just add a ribbon or leafy branch.
i also i used the noel  blocks (row 3 and oh look i forgot to add some lines to distinguish between each block..  oh well i'll do that later :)
candles from  in row 4. i added liquid applique to them for dripping wax look. and used a gold leafing pen on the holders for an old tarnished look.
the ribbon is from row3  it cuts 2 i used 1 of them which i added to the branches  that is a  martha stewart punch. added kaiser kraft pearls for berries.
i also used jasmine  cartridge for the corners.
my other extras are colorbox fluid chalk and foam dimensionals..neither i could live without! :)
thanks so much for stopping by for a peek! make sure you stop on by check us out and play along! have a fun day!  shelly

Crafty Creations Challenges

happy wednesday! today over at CCC the lovely jamie set our challenge. were to use snow or lots of white...plus use a digi image from our sponsor this week, fresh brewed .
for this card i used this cute as ever snowman from fresh brewed. i just colored him in with regular stamp markers. i also used my cricut and winterwoodland cartridge for the let it snow, which i added stampin up irridescant glitter to. the snowflakes are cuttlebug, sizzex and the blingy ones are from  memorybox. i used martha stewart embossing punch on the bottom of the card. added some stickles for glitz and added some colorbox fluid chalk to the snowflakes.  the red polka dotted paper is websters pages thanks so much for stopping by and if your leaving a comment bless ya :)  theyre always very uplifting and i very much appreciate them :)   have a super duper day :) shelly

BittenByTheBug

happy monday! another weekly dose BBTB . this week our multi talented and super sweet carole beath has chosen our cut . the robin from story book. be sure to stop on by the bbtb blog and see what the other fab dt ladies have created.



also be sure to check out the cutting cafe for your much needed printable stamps :) regina easter has some awesome stuff that are MUST haves :)


for my card this week i used my cricut and storybook cart for the robin.pop dotted it on.
i also used martha stewarts pine branch and scroll punches
i added rhinestones colorbox fluid chalk (edges of paper and to color in bird) and liquid applique.. oh my goodness i lOVE this stufff! this was my first time using it.
the sentiment is from the cutting cafe
pper is DCWV rustic paper ( gorgeous paper!!)


thanks so much for stopping by i hope you enjoyed your visit :) have a marvelous day :) hugs shelly

Paper Cutz Challenges

happy friday! this week over at PCC the challenge is a color theme.. blue green white and black ONLY.
be sure to head on over and see what the rest of the DT gals have put together using these awesome colors!
i used my cricut and winterwoodland cartridge for the word peace.
cuttlbug cut and emboss duo die for the wreath which i sanded and added white  pearls to. i pop dotted this .
i used my brand spankin new martha stewart eyelet lace  around the page punch set.. that oh boy did i make a steal on this one! there was a 25% off sign by store error  still hanging up that the checker didnt want to give me but the store manager said oh yes we HAVE to honor that..i like her! ( they still had their 40% off on cuttlebug too!  i had fun fun fun spending..especially since the money was gifted to me for my birthday by my darling sweetieboy)   and i had a 50% off coupon...that the register automatically applied to the punch since it was my largest priced purchase ..so for this michales priced punch of $24.99 i actually paid a grand total of $9.37 for this 2 piece set .. can you believe that!
so .. i used the border part on the bottom of my card base and the corner punch on the black paper.
i added a couple of blue hero arts pearls and colorbox fluid chalk. thanks so much for stoppin by and reading my ramblings:)  xxxx shelly

PaperBlooms

happy wednesday! this week over at PaperBlooms leah has chosen a color challenge of blue orange and white  for our theme . great colors together arent they! be sure to go see what the other DT ladies have sampled to inspire you .  i used my cricut and paper dolls ( the cutest lil bunny evuh !)  and doodlecharms ( hearts) cartridges. the pretty crocheted flowers are handmade by leah ( theres a link to her etsy shop on my side bar and on the pb blog) . i added a hero arts heart shaped pearl ( turned upside down)  for bunny nose, stickles to glitz the hearts a tad i also used a foam dimensional under each of them , and added buttons to the flowers. paper is  from. dcwv sweet shop  i also used a smidge of colorbox fluid chalk. oh and the butterfliy is martha stewart punch. thanks for stoppin by love to read your comments :) i hope youve been having a great week so far   have a super rest of  day! shelly