apples to apples at paper playtime

happy monday :) this weeks theme at paper playtime is apples. my kitchen and diningroom are this theme :) (along with ladybugs,birdhouses and birds) if you havent yet be sure to pop on over and check out the rest of the dt samples and play along with us we love when you do!
our sponsor this week is mary from cardztv . shes offering up one of her awesome stamp sets to one lucky winner. thank you so much mary!

i used my cricut and plantin (apples) and beyond birthdays (thank you) cartridges for this.

i added a couple of buttons and lace. 

hope you like it :) 

thanks for stopping by your sweet comments make me smile thank you for that too :) happy crafting! xxxshelly 

would you ever guess in my cricut craft room

happy wednesday ! today is would you ever guess wednesday at My Cricut Craft Room and our challenge is to make 1 project using 7 different cartridges.

i'm anxious for my favorite season fall to arrive and i thought id make a wreath for my front door. i havent decided if i want to put the word welcome or what yet. when i finally decide it will get adhered on the bottom under the bird and flowers.

i started with a grapevine wreath

for these flowers ( and the ones inside the flowerpot) i used walk in my garden crpsis at 2 inches. and for the stems i used zoobaloo branch cut at 2~1/2 inches

 the bees are from pooh and friends cut at 1 inch. i wrapped some wire around a pen to curl it then adhered the bees to that. 

i used walk in my garden for the flower pot cut at 5 inches and spade at 4~1/2 inches.

the flowers are from accent essentials (accent 33s) cut at 1~1/2 inches. i adhered buttons in the centers. the branch is from stretch your imagination flourish2 (s) cut at 5 inches.

and for this flower and the other one like it i used cindyloo flower 4 cut at 2 inches down to 1 inch in 1/4 increments then layered and scrunched them. i used plantin for the leaves behind these cut at 1~1/2 inches.

i hope you like my pretty wreath im anxious to get it hung :) 

thanks for stopping by today your sweet comments make me smile thank you for that too :) have a fun crafty day xxx shelly :)

to see more projects like this one pleae go visit my cricut craft room 

                       
                                               

christmas tag

happy saturday :) heres another tag i made today i dont know what it is but once i make one then cant quit ;)
im entering this into a couple of card challenges
DLART whos having another fun linky party this month
and little red wagon whos theme is "numbers game"
heres my tag :)

for this i used my cricut and joys of the season (santa) and plantin (numbers) cartridges

i inked up a seven gypsies calender the snowflakes are cut using shimmery paper and a sizzex die i used some distress rock candy on them.i used viva decor inka gold on the edges of the tag

i added a tiny pompom to santas hat. i inked up the 25, then used viva decor inka gold and rovcks candy distress crackle paint . i pop dotted them over the cute pompom ribbon.
super duper simple but i think it came out pretty :)
thanks bunches for hanging out with me for a bit and your sweet comments really make me smile thank you for that :) hope your having a great weekend so far :) xxxshelly

cricutcardzchallenges school's cool

happy wednesday! this week our theme over at CCC is school's cool. make a back to school card. you can use any cartridge and colors. 
be sure to pop on over to the blog ad check out the awesome cards the rest of the dt have made :) 

i actually made a gift card holder. i think this is a great gift for a teacher as they have to buy supplies out of their own pockets. im sure they appreciate any help they can get. 
click ~>thekraftjournal<~ for an easy tutorial on how to make this. 

                        i used hello kitty for the books and apple cut, create a critter for the cute lil                              wormy and plantin for the abc123.

                                            heres a shot without the band attached.

and here the holder is opened. i just used my own handwriting on for you teacher. 

thanks for stopping by my blog hope ive inspired you  be sure to play along we love when you do :)  thank you for your kind comments they always leave me with a smile, i appreciate that :) have a crafty rest of day :) xxxshelly

paper cutz let's talk turkey

happy friday! this week over at PCC were to use an image of a turkey on our cards/projects. be sure to check out the rest of the dts fun makes :) since i was awol last week i made 2 projects for this week.
                                    first a card for a friend

for my card i used my cricut and create a critter cartridge for the cute turkey. the leaves and pumpkins  are cuttelbug.i also ran the panels behind the turkey thru the c/bug.added colorbox fluid chalk and distress stickles and a stamped sentiment. thats it easy peasy :) 

second is an invitation. i actually cased this one from myself from a few years ago.

i used my cricut and stretch your imagination (turkey),animal kingdom (pig), plantin (apple)  and paperdolls (spoon, cornstalks, axe, cornucoppia) and mini monograms (scallop)  cartridges.

                                      uh oh...  i think piggy knows whats up ;) or may be wondering ;) im not telling :)

 

i hand cut the chimney and smoke swirls also the window and awning. .added colorbox fluid chalk to it all. 

 just a bit of look into my sense of humor. yep i have one :)

thanks so much for stoppin by and your sweet commnts make me smile :) have a fun crafty day! xxxshelly

whimsical wednesdays

happy wednesday :) this week at WW our awesomely talented faith has set our challenge   "back to school"  create a project related to school, no cards.  some ideas would be bookmarks, altered notebooks, a wall organizer or gifts for teacher throughout the year. i chose to make 4 different teacher gifts,  note cards with an altered paperclip and a little foodie treat to go along with them.  i think its nice to give a teacher a just because giftie  to let them know theyre appreciated. be sure to check out the rest of the awesome DTS creations as always youll be so inspired by them.

forwarned this post is gonna be picture heavy :)

for this card i used create a critter for the worm and plantin (italic feature) for the apple with the bite. the other apples are cut from the prepatterned paper which is making memories. i added foam stickies under them and  added colorbox fluid chalk and acrylic paint for the dots.

the inside reads youre the best

                           
                 the  red paperclip, and of course the beautiful apple treat matches  the card theme :)

       

showing dimension

 

 for this  next card i used create a critter  and added rhinestones. paper is stampin up the inside reads youre pawsitively puurfect

                                           
here we have a pink paperclip, and a yummy kitkat bar to keep with  the theme. oh yeah im a real genious lol

for this one i used create a critter  i added cloud9 raindots for the lava bubbles paper is dcwv.

                                              the inside reads youre dino~mite

                      heres this ones paperclip, added pop rocks for the explosive treat :)

                                                                   to show dimension

for this last one i used create a critter. i added foam stickies under the acorns. paper is basic grey the inside reads im nuts about you .

                                          heres the clip and of course had to add a treat of nuts:)

                                                          to show dimension

                                                   arent these critters just the cutest!   
                                     thanks so much for checking out this verry looong post
                                  youre comments are always much appreciated :) xxxshelly

bitten by the bug 2

happy monday :) hope ya had fun with last weeks school supply challenge.
this week over at BBTB2 our beautiful and ever sweet krista is our hostess. she chose for us to use the pie cut from paper dolls dress up cartridge. this is a great cart with soooooooo many cute extras. be sure to check out the yumminess the rest of the dt has baked up for us :) thanks so much for stopping by, your comments always leave me warmand cozy inside :) xxxshelly
                                                            heres my card

for  the pie  i cut 2 times once in grey once in ivory and clipped off the crust and colored it with colorbox fluid chalk.   i used plantin and home decor for the apples. i added acrylic paint for the dots. i also used colorbox fluid chalk.i shoulda aded some cheddar to this pie to go along with the cheesy saying eh :) it seems the older i get the cheesier i get..is this what comes with oldness? sheesh well then look out cuz i aint gettin younger.

i added tim holtz distress stickles~rock candy~ on the crust to give it a sugared look.i LOVE sugar on my crust :)

 

i used foam stickies under the apples and pie. i also did a little handstitching between each of the apples

paper cutz challenge back to school

happy friday :)  this week our theme at PCC is back to school 1 2 3 ...create something for back to school PLUS use 1 ribbon, 2 buttons and 3 colors. i intended to make one of those cute little paper backpacks but got to the part where you have to add eyelits. well mine are packed away so i had to think of something else. oh well. we have a hobby lobby opening here soon so that will be my excuse to go there :)   i chose to alter a small a bag . i added some colored pencils and crayons for a little one just starting school to bring their first school supplies in. but this could also be used for a teacher gift. be sure to go see what the rest of the dt has made for this week and be sure to share your stuff with us :)  

i used my cricut and plantin school book ( letters and apple) and a childs year (cat) cartridges. for the ready for school i used a address label in kraft paper and printed ready for school, instant sticker :)

very easy and a fun little project that you could include your kids in. thanks so much for stopping by and your comments are always appreciated :)  have a great fun weekend! xxxshelly

bittenbythebug2

happy monday :) this week its our fantastic lori's turn to host at BBTB2 and her challenge for us is school supplies, using the locker talk cartridge. add a book, scissors, pencil etc.. to our project.  remember no worries if you dont own that cart, just do like i did and use any of these types of cuts from another.

be sure to hop on over to the bbtb blog and check out the awesome creations by the rest of the gals... as always theyre simply amazing.

 for my project i made a mini backpack. click ~>here<~ for the tutorial and printable template.

 

i used plantin schoolbook for all the cuts

my extras : acrylic paint , buttons and colorbox fluid chalk.

thanks so much for visiting me and your comments are much appreciated :) have a crafty day! xxxshelly

the kraft journal fathers day challenge

happy monday :) this weeks theme at TKJ is fathers' day. this ones really hard for me as my dad passed away november 6th 2010 so dealing with this being the first dads day and not being able to call him and talk to him is a hard thing . anyway...

for this card

 the products i used from the kraftoutlet include kraft cardstock for the base of the card, twill ribbon and brown bakers twine

i used my cricut and plantin cartridge for the word dad. 

someone who asked me to make them a card had the  text written down i dont know if she made it up herself or if she saw it on a card or stamp. if you recognize it as a stamp   let me know and ill give the credit where its do

other supplies: brads, buttons ,colorbox fluid chalk, ivory cardstock SU cardstock ( expresso) coredinations cardstock. 

thanks so much for hanging out with me today and as always your comments make me smile :) thank you for that :)  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

whimsical wednesdays challenge

happy thursday :) this is for WWC who's theme is spring home decor. be sure to spring on over and see the super DT samples. each week they have a new theme but you have 2 weeks to get your craft on with each challenge. cool eh :)  

so...my ingredients for this project:  my cricut of course, and plantin (grass and flowers), cindyloo ) flowerbox and birdhouse) pooh and friends (bees) zoobaloo (bird) walk in my garden (iris' and caterpillar)

my extras: dragonfly and lady bug buttons, colorbox fluid chalk, colorbox archival ink, liquid pearls. for the grassy stuff i just cut and crumpled green cardstock.

thanks so much for hanging out with me for a bit i love your company :) have a great rest of day hope the sun is shining :) xxxshelly

PaperCutzChallenges

happy friday! woohoo love the weekend! this week at PCC the challenge is make something for a teacher. so i made a card and altered a small gift bag. on the card i used my cricut and plantin school book cartridge for the apples and the A+ and teacher. paper is cosmo cricket ( thank you rose!) i also used an ek success punch. for the bag, (i filled up with apple chips, apple candy and apple tea bags) i used plantin for the apples and beyond birthdays cartridge for the thanks. thanks so much for stopping by today hope your weekend is sweet dont forget to stop on by the pcc blog t0 see the rest of the DTs samples and  play along with us . XXXshelly

papercutzchallenge

happy friday :) this week over at PCC mary has chosen our theme to be a childs birthday using a digi, handstamped or cricut image of a zoo animal. be sure to check out the fun creations made by the rest of the DT.

what i did was make a crayon box image holder. one of those little things you can keep in your purse for those times when your little one needs some entertainment.

i used my cricut and tagsbagsboxesandmore cartridge and made 2 crayon boxes ( cut one at 5 1/2 or 5 3/4 inches so they fit a new crayon) the second box i cut a tad smaller and adhered the 2 backs together with a strong double sided tape. i also used plantin school book cartridge for the words on the boxes. i used stamped images from autumn leaves mindys zoo and tucked them inside the smaller box. the sentiments on the card which is about 3X2~1/2 are  from a  new birthday stamp set from creative clear stamps <~~~ click there to purchase. i added buttons for fun. a really easy little project :) thanks for checking this out  have a super fun weekend! XXXshelly

heres the images inside the box they fit neatly inside so be sure to measure your paper before you stamp just to make sure the stamped image isnt too big.

this is the larger box that holds the crayons. you could use 2 of the same size box of course.

heres a side view of them adhered

i just tucked the back part of the card into the front of the box