card patterns challenge

happy memorial day :) yeah i should be finishing packing for my reno trip but had to get a lil crafty time in as ill be 5 days without that...whatever am i going to do!  hopefully ill be winning big time and wont be giving it a second thought ;)  wish me huge luck please! ;)

this is for this weeks sketch by nina over at CP. be sure to take a peek at the pretty dt samples and play along with them too :)

for my card i used my cricut and pooh and friends cartridge for the cutest ever heffalump :) also the bee. added a butterfly button the teensie b/flies behind heffie is a SU stamp. paper is memorybox. added a bit of colorbox fluid chalk. for the corners of the card base (SU cardstock)  i used a martha stewart corner punch . thanks so much for looking, gonna go finish up on some of that packing now :) have a great rest of day :) xxxshelly

the kraft journal challenge

happy Memorial Day :)

this weeks theme over at TKJ is memorial day. be sure to stop on by their blog and be sure to stop on by thekraftoutlet (link on my sidebar on on the tkj blog) and pick up some kraft supplies and other goodies :)

i made a card using all kraft cardstock in brown, light brown and buff/ivory .the stars and hearts were cut using my cricut and doodle charms cartridge. used a couple of SU background stamps to make the flag panel and for the word honor i used an autumns leaves alpha set. i used tim holtz distress ink (fired brick) and SU (bordering blue) and colorbox fluid chalk (chestnut roan) for coloring and distressing. added some brads to centers of stars and a lil doodling.hope you have a super day im off to pack as im headed to reno nevada for 5 days :) wish me luck!!!!!!!! thanks for stopping by my blog i appreciate you and your comments are always fun to read :) xxxshelly

bitten by the bug 2

happy monday :) hope you had a super weekend :) this week our hostess at BBTB2 is our beautiful and oh so talented and sweet sweet  carole who has chosen our cut to be the birthday cake from celebrations.  again a cartridge i dont own so instead i used the cake from sweethearts. if you dont have the cart, go ahead and use whatever cake you have remember this is all about FUN and inspiration.

the paper i used is all dcwv sweet stack. what yummy paper this is!   for the sentiment,one of my daycare girlies whos a sweetaholic always says this to me as i remind her she has to eat her veggies and fruit :) so shes gonna get this when its her b-day :)  i know shes just going to love it hope you like it too.  thank you for stopping by my blog  your comments leave me with a smile for sure. have a great day :) xxxshelly

papercutz banner challenge

happy friday :) this week over at PCC our challenge is to use a banner. i wasnt thrilled with the first card i made so i made 2 for this week . be sure to head on over to the PCC blog and see what the rest of the DT has created this week and of course join in with us :) 

for the first card i  cut some circles in half and added hearts and flowers from my cricut and accent essentials cartridge. easy easy but like i said not thrilled with it...so....

my second card i used my cricut and tagsbagsandmore cart for some tags, i added hearts from the same cart. and adhered to hemp for a banner. i used some paper raffia for "ribbon" and added a cute pink button. the wording is a SU stamp.  i also created a scallop using circles tossed on a few pearls inked up with colorbox fluid chalk. paper is tim holtz. i am so in love with this paper pack i have to sort of hide it from myself so i dont use it on every card i make :)

thanks so much for hanging out with me for a few i love when you visit :) as always your comments make me smile big time.  have a crafty day :) XXXshelly

                                           card 1

                                                                
                                                                card 2

pear tree designs

happy thursday :) i stumbled across a challenge site i thought id share. their theme this week is based on a sketch so be sure to go on over to pear tree designs and check them out :)  its always fun to play along with a challenge.
for my entry i made a guy card  can be used for b/day fathers day , whatever HIS day may be.
for this  the stamped image was stamped and colored by one of my favorite crafty buds robin . i saw a card she made on her blog and HAD to have this image. so i asked if shed stamp and color it for me. i wish you could see this one in person, she used a glaze in the windows and on the tail  light. i could not capture this in my photos but the effect is so cool. she did a fab job and i appreciate her sending these to me.  thank you robin!!! 
the only thing i did to the image was ink around the outer sides with colorbox fluid chalk. again, ALL coloring of the image and the dirt under the truck was done by robin. <~~ click to see her card using the stamp)

heres the details on my card
stamped image (robin used her copics for coloring ): great impressions
colorbox fluid chalk
robyns nest dew drops
paper : DCWV (rustic stack)
thanks so much for taking a peek and your comments make me smile thank you for that :)

 

the inside:

whimsical wednesday tag it challenge

happy wednesday :)  this weeks fun challenge over at WW is make a tag with some bling.  be sure to go check out the creative DT samples, that always helps greatly if youre challenged in any way. thank you ladies at WW!!!!
as you know im not a bling~ a ~ding kinda chick so that was the challenge part for me :)
so for my lil creation i made a tag using my cricut and tagsbagsboxes (scalloped tag),accent essentials (heart) and beyond birthdays (iloveyou) and jasmine (corners). i used regular and blackout or shadow features on the cuts).
the b/fly is a stamped image.
for the bling i added pink rhinestones and stickles (thistle, black diamond  ( heart and tag)and crystal(b/fly)
i also HAD to add some more  shabby to this, i think the black shadow already does that but i also distressed a lil eensie teeny tiny bit with blackbird colorbox fluid chalk. i also added a bit of black and pink ribbon. ill either add this to my daughters scrapbook or my fuzzypunk (kittycat) emilies' page. i sure love them both oodles! im a lucky mommy indeed.
thanks so much for hangin with me today hope your having a fun crafty day.. the luxury of me working from home for myself when i say its craft time it is  :) xxxshelly

cricutcardzchallenges

happy wednesday :) this week over at CCC jeri has chosen our challenge to be graduation.  hope you play along with us .

i chose to make a tag that i made a pocket on the back to add a gift card.

i used from my kitchen cartridge for the index card and wild card for the hat and diploma. i used thick glue dots for added dimension under the hat and diploma.  i inked the card up with tim holtz distress stains and ink pads. ( wild honey, vintage photo and fired brick.)  i received a card with this sentiment on it awhile back and thought it fit for the occasion.

thanks so much for stopping by as always your comments are truly appreciated. :) have a crafty day :) xxxshelly 

several card challenges

happy tuesday :)  this is for a couple of card challenges.

1) tuesday morning sketches. the sketch   melissa  always draws up some awesome sketches dontcha think so too :) be sure to head on over to TMS, check out the dt samples and play along.

2) papertakeweekly: pale pretty pastels. who doesnt love that them i so love pastels. be sure to stop on by the PTW check out their dt samples and of course play along with them too.

3) fantabulous cricut: use blue and at least one cloud. now you know here you need to use your cricut. head on over to FC and check them out

4) aspoonfullofsugar:things with wings.be sure to stop on by ASFOS  and play along in this  fun challenge :)

for  my entries i made a card. i know youre just in shock arent ya ;)

details: cricut cartridges :plantin(grass) stretch your imagination(bird/watering can),walkinmygarden (tulips)createacritter(clouds)

stickles (tulips) and distress stickles (sky)

martha stewart punch (butterflies)

SU card base, paper prima and dcwv

basic grey opaline pearls

colorbox fluid chalk.

  thanks so much for hanging out with me and your comments leave me with a smile, thank you for that :) hope youre able to enjoy the great outdoors today and get your craft on too :)  see ya tomorrow! xxxshelly

card patterns sketch challenge

happy monday :) this is for this weeks cute sketch  from nina brackett over at CP. be sure to go check that out lots of great cards over there to be inspired by.

i made this for a friend whos going through some frustrations right now wish i could tell her things would get easier but well some days will some wont. so i wanted to send her a smile. on the inside it says" because sometimes thats all you can do" .

  dont we all know that to be true :) 

my supply list consists of:

cricut cartridges: zoobaloo (branch), happily ever after (bird) george (circles , this is an A2 card, i cut the circle at  4 1/2 inches then halved for the top and bottom )  mini monogrns (scalloped circle). 

Martha stewart punches for the butterflies

colorbox fluid chalk , foam dimensionals 

paper is DCWV  and SU for the base

thanks so much for stopping by , have a crafty day :) xxxshelly

BittenByTheBug2

happy monday :) this week  at BBTB2 our incredibly talented and ever so sweet donna has chosen our theme..the flying bird from the floral embellished cartridge. like me, if you dont own this cart dont fret.. just use another bird from another cart.

for my project i made a rustic type of ornament. i hang a few wreaths every christmas and embellish them with hand made items like this that i make.

i cut a piece of cardboard and colored with tim holtz distress stains (wild honey and vintage photo) i added distress stickles (wild honey and rock candy)  i then hand drew a tree branch on cardboard and cut it out. i colored it in with the distress stains (walnut and wild honey)  i then added martha stewart punch branches, and added liquid applique and heated. i pop dotted the branch and weaved thread through it. the birds i cut from beyond birthdays. ( i just snipped the branches from their beaks) the star i cut using george cartridge. i added 7 gypsies seam binding for the hanger and distressed the edges of the cardboard a bit. added color box fluid chalk. the joy stamp is one of those michales $bin goodies.  seriously this was really super easy to make, hope ive inspired you to make one :) let me know if you do id love to have a look on your take :)  thanks for stopping by my blog have a great day :) xxxshelly

it was really hard to get a good upclose of this to show the liquid applique and the little sparkle of the distress stickles.maybe try clicking the pic to enlarge it will help.

the kraft journal challenge

happy monday :) this weeks theme over at TKJ is clean and simple and this is definetly that.  be sure to go check out what the amazing DT has sampled for us.

for my super simple card i used kraft cardstock ( purchased from the kraftoutlet,  theres a link on my sidebar) which i ran thru my cuttlebug. i put a piece of paper over the bird image on the folder and ran it thru again, then cut out the bird and adhered it over the embossed bird image. i added raffia ribbon ( can also be purchased at the kraftoutlet) and a tiny piece of hemp and dotted with acrylic paint. i also ran some colorbox fluid chalk over the grass.

thank you so much for having a looksee youre comments always warm my heart :) hope your weeks off to a super start :) xxxshelly

papercutzchallenges#92

happy friday :) this weeks theme over at PCC is teachers appreciation.  be sure to check out the rest of the DTS projects and play along we always love to see your creations.

i made a card, using my cricut and a childs year cartridge. paper is cosmo cricut ( a thank you  to my buddy rose who shared her pack with me  :),  i added a bit of colorbox fluid chalk.

i appreciate you stopping by for the visit and your comments are warmly appreciated :) have a super weekend! xxxshelly

catch the bug challenge

happy thursday :) this week over at bugaboo stamps CTB the challenge is polkadots and stripes.be sure to go check that out jodie has the cutest ever digi stamps.

for my card i used my favorite bear, jessie , isnt he just a cutie :)

i paper pieced his hat, bandana, nose and mouth, bat and the cute little heart on his booty. i added foam squares under his ears for more dimension. used circle punches for the baseballs also adding foam squares for pop. for the grass i used decorative scissors.

paper is cosmo cricut and my minds eye. 

thanks so much for having a peek your comments are very much appreciated:)  have a crafty day :) xxxshelly

whimsical wednesdays back to basics challenge

happy wednesday :) today over at WWC their fun challenge is to make a card or project NOT using our cricuts...WHAT THE HECK is stephanie thinking! no cricut..  now how  am i supposed to do this!!!! ;) lol. geesh remember the old days when we just used paper and stamps...when i first started making cards i didnt own an embellishment let alone fabulous papers ..and ink, was for stamping not shading and making things pop. and i had no idea what a foam dimensional or glue dot was. once i saw the cricut oh i knew i just HAD to have it. boy what ever would i do without my marvelous machine :) i guess cut and paste like i just did with these 2 baby cards i made :) so thank goodness for cute cute paper too :)

for my card i used SU cardstock for the base of the cards. my paper is by prima so cute line. i cut out the animals and the panels from the pre~patterned paper and adhered the animals with foam dimensionals   . added  a couple stamp sayings and  buttons. bada~bing  done ;)  thanks so much for stopping by have a crafty day :) xxxshelly

fantabulous cricut challenge

happy monday :) this week over at FCC their theme is shapes, using a rectangle and triangle. for my card i used cricut and george cartridge for all the cuts: rectangle, triangles,circles, dad and its your day.  i added buttons and brads and color box fluid chalk. card base is SU grey. i think the b/g paper is dcwv ,i forget as my friend rose shared it with me and in my move i lost the name tags that she included.   super simple card :) thanks so much for stopping by today have a fun day :) xxxshelly

The Kraft Journal stand and salute

happy monday :) this week over at TKJ their theme is armed forces day. be sure to go see what the DT has sampled for our inspiration. 

for my card i used kraft cardstock in brown,( card base) light brown (panel and stars)  and buff/ivory(dog tags).  i used my cricut  and george (stars) basecamp (dogtags) and going places (USA map) and graphically speaking (freedom) cartridges.

 i used tim holtz and colorbox fluid chalk

all of the cardstock  can be purchased at the kraft outlet, linked on my side bar

 background paper is provo craft. thanks so much for having a looksee hope your day is a fun crafty one :) xxxshelly

BittenByTheBug2

happy monday :) this week over at BBTB2  our awesome heather has chosen the cut to be the sunglasses from forever young. like me, if you dont own this cart go ahead and use sunglasses from another cart.  

i used create a critter for all of my cuts ( sun ,giraffe,glasses, bird,clouds, tulips and grass). i adore this cartridge its so very user friendly and has the cutest lil animals and extras on it :) i added a bit of colorbox fluid chalk. paper is cosmo cricket. the saying is a stamp from 40:31 creations stamps by lauren davila.  be sure to check out the rest of the fabulous projects from the rest of the BBTB2 DT   they wow me every single week! thanks so much for stopping by today your comments ALWAYS warm this girls heart.. i cant thank you enough for that.have a great rest of day xxxshelly

whimsical wednesday challenge in shape

happy friday :) this weeks challenge over at WW is to make a shaped card. be sure to go see what the DT has created, you wont be disappointed they are so talented!

for my card i used a childs year. i cut the teapot 3 times (2 times in ivory cardstock). (tag feature, at 6 inches) the first cut is the card base, the 2nd is the designer paper and the third cut was so i could cut off the top of the tea pot because i didnt like the look of the entire teapot with the same paper it was just too much pattern. make sense? ;)  i also didnt care for the squared off top so i used a circle punch, punched 2, then adhered them to the front and back right over the squared part.

for the cup i used the card feature . i inked the entire thing up with colorbox fluid chalk. i also added in some lines etc . i adhered it to the teapot using foam deminsionals. this cartridge is all silhouettes so you gotta add that doodling :) anyway this was super super easy. and the card stands up perfectly. no rolling sideways all wonky without any adjustments! woo hoo! 

thanks so much for stopping by today have a great one :) xxxshelly