Cricut 360 Challenge #9

Hello everyone,

I had such a super busy and stressful past week and unfortunately i missed last week's "Back to School Challenge #8" over at Cricut 360 :(

However, this week I'm back with a new card....and our theme this week is RELAX!

Oh my do I ever need that! How about you!

So here is my interpretation of a relaxing day....the funny thing is I like NEVER take baths! LOL

Well, maybe that is my problem? I think I might some aromatherapy too!

I tried to make this card vintage looking by distressing, adding vintage pearl bling, lace and ribbon. The background paper is a two sided vintage looking paper by Bo Bunny "gypsy lace"...

I added pop dots for a 3D effect.....

Here is a closer view! Love 3d cards!

So come on over to play this weeks challenge at Cricut 360! Here is the great prize being offered this week!

See you there!

Scrap That! September Sneak Peek

Hello

Just wanted to share the sneak peek with Scrap That! It is an amazing and beautiful kit!

So come on back on Friday, August 26th for the Reveal and the Blog hop!

see you soon!

Cricut 360 Challenge #8

Hi ladies,

Ok this past week was super busy and stressful that I didn't get a chance to make a fun "Back to School" Card....I had an idea sketched out and well, it never made it to paper in time.....

But I still wanted to share this week's prize with you over at Cricut 360!

Well come on over and play with Cricut 360....lots of inspiration there!

Maybe this week I can post something? I sure will try!

Thanks for stopping by!

Happy Birthday Roxanne!

Hi!

Its been a whole week since I lasted posted anything...wow!

Today is my baby daughter's birthday...she turned 19 today...wow! where does the time go?

Well, I quickly made a birthday card using a combo of the cards I have made recently....I used the elegant shape that I so love with the bridal card, the boys balloon card and the Hello card into one new birthday card for my daughter....she loved it....I'm so glad!

Here is the side view and I tried the inside to look like the outside....i put all the journaling inside on the same shape...first time...I also used curling ribbon to give it a more birthday feel to the card.
I just so love this stamp from Heartfelt Creations....You can make it any color you want and the oval shape from Heartfelt Creations....is a totally a must have for elegant cards!
Thanks for stopping by....

Cricut 360 Challenge #7

Howdy Partners!

That is our theme this week over at Cricut 360! Do you have a little Cowgirl in you? Recently, I made some cowgirl layouts with Scrap That!...you can see them here! I live in AZ and well there is lots of southwestern inspiration here...but when I seen Campin Critters cartridge, I knew I had to have it for this week's challenge....its a good reason to shop for more cricut! wink!

I used a standard 5 x 7 card in kraft paper and lined it with brown and blue jean paper. I used lots of left overs from my Scrap That kit this month...so loved it!

The "Campin Critters" desert scene was cut at 3 inches and the horse from "Country Life" (another new cartridge, lol) was cut at 2 inches. The stars are layered using George Basic Shapes...I also used my cuttlebug Swiss Dots for the cactus and medium star...I'm really happy on how this Western Card came out!

Although, my oldest daughter says "How come its not my favorite horse" lol She loves the spotted ones the most....oh well, next time!

Here is a side profile...as you know how I love those pop dots!
A closer view of this cute horse!
So come on over and play with us this week at Cricut 360!

Here is this week's fabulous PRIZE!

See you there!

Bridal Shower Card #5

Hi

So like I have been making these Bridal Shower Cards lately and the last card was very close but not exact colors....however, today I hope i nailed it? lol

I looked long and hard for the right paper colors and pattern. Not an easy one to find at all....but here is what I believe to be the perfect match. Instead of using white card...I changed it to a cream card...a more vintage color. I also used cream pearls instead of the white and changed the green leaves to a darker green. Instead of using the paper lace in the back, I used my exclusive spellbinders oval frame. You can buy yours at Heartfelt Creations...I just love love love their products! I also added a ribbon bow on the bottom and prima flowers. I love the way the second card came out. Very similar to the last bridal shower card...and yet tweaked a bit....you can compare to two here.

In this photo, I embossed the oval frame...with my cuttlebug D'Vine....now i think it really pops!

Here is a better color...the light is so bright here in AZ...it sometimes looks brighter than it truly is....but this angle shows the softer vintage colors.

A closer view of the prima flowers and pearls!

Thanks for looking!

Cricut 360 Challenge #6

Good Morning!

Its still HOT HOT Hot here in the valley! So what do I think of as refreshing? Lemons and lemonade...it's "A Slice Of Summer" That is our challenge this week over at Cricut 360! Things that are refreshing! ahhhh....

For this card, I used George Basic Shapes to make the circles and the triangles. I chalked all the pieces very lightly and used a white marker for the slices inside. I used a stamp in the background for a touch of swirl...and just added pearls on the tips as well as the center on the lemon. I actually have white paper in the back and ribbon but it didn't show the way I thought it would...oops...it was a boo boo...lol....guess it can happen sometimes...i just made the best of it!

A side view: I used some green leaves instead of stamps....I also found free lemon clip art re- sized them, printed, colored and glossed them. just to add a bit more lemons to the card...
I used the circle pathway again to make the title. Finished the card with a small yellow ribbon.
I hope this card quenches your thirst and inspires you to make something "refreshing" for this week's challenge over at Cricut 360!

Here is this week's PRIZE!....so come on over and play!

Also every month there is a winner that is chosen for a grand PRIZE of a NEW cricut Cartridge! So don't forget to put your chance to win over at Cricut 360! Come on over to Cricut 360 to see if you are our lucky winner this month!

Happy Scrapping and Cardmaking!

Welcome to the “Somewhere in Time” Blog Hop Reveal!

We are so excited to present this kit to you! The outstanding Scrap That! DT have really outdone themselves and created so many inspiring creations. We hope you will sit back, relax and enjoy seeing some beautiful blogs and some amazing projects.

First stop on your “hop” is this blog, so if you are here you are in the right place! We have NINE MORE AMAZING blogs for you to visit today, each with some inspiring creations using the Scrap That! August Kit "Somewhere in Time".

This FULLY LOADED kit features the gorgeous TIMEPIECE COLLECTION from Bo Bunny which is why your final stop on the hop will be the BO BUNNY Blog!

STEP ONE: you will need to visit all TEN blogs. Take your time and have a look around, our designers have beautiful blogs :) Be sure and leave a comment on each blog you visit. There will be a randomly drawn comment winner from each blog, and one of those lucky ladies will be selected to win a fabulous Dusty Attic prize pack!

**When you visit each blog be sure you leave a comment and become a follower so we know you have joined in. **

STEP TWO: swing by our * facebook page, and LIKE us, and then head over to our *social community and become a MEMBER.

All qualifying entries will be entered into a draw for the GRAND PRIZE, a FULL Scrap That! Paper Crafting Kit!

AND..... if that isn’t enough, BO BUNNY has generously offered a prize as well! So that’s not one, not two, but THREE chances to win!!

TO QUALIFY:

1) VISIT EVERY BLOG ON THE HOP, LEAVE A COMMENT AND BECOME A FOLLOWER

2) GO TO SCRAP THAT! FACEBOOK PAGE AND BECOME A FRIEND

3) GO TO THE SCRAP THAT! SOCIAL COMMUNITY AND BECOME A MEMBER

If you have just arrived here from LG’s blog you are in the correct place! If not, head back to the Scrap That! blog and join us.

Today I’m going to share with you my project using " Somewhere in Time"

This first layout is really girly southwestern! I love the papers and cardboard that come in the kit. Not to mention the fabulous DA! It is perfect for these papers. So, as many of my follower know, Roxy is in many of my layouts, however, she is a true valley girl here in AZ. I have a close friend here in AZ, Crystal Rae and she let me borrow some of her gorgeous photos this month to show you the true beauty of these fabulous papers by IOD! She truly is an Urban Cowgirl! All of her photos are amazing and were all taken by a friend of hers, Charles Brooks...you can find his link here! Amazing work!

Here is a close-up of some flowers that i made with the pearls that come in the kit too! The little roses are also in the kit...perfect colors!
A close-up the vine that comes in the add-on kit....i must have!
I just love the big buttons that come also in the add-on kit! You will love them too!
Here is another layout made with this fabulous kit! This layout is made with the main kit! The possibilities are amazing! Look at those amazing blue flowers and how they really pop with these blue papers! Arizona's Country Girls are Sizzling Hot!
Close-up of those gorgeous blue and brown flowers!

As you can see, I added brown pearls on the DA to give it a little rustic bling! All of this can be made using the main kit...be sure to order yours!
My third layout is the beautiful papers by Bo Bunny! It has a vintage feel and I added more pieces to make it a bit on the rustic side....Again the possibilities of these papers are truly endless! Included in the kit is the burlap...loved it for this layout!
Here is a close-up of some hearts I cut from the kit's cardboard and I added the leather string that is another wonderful piece included in the kit!
I made the flowers with red paper...it is my star flowers..you can find the tutorial here. The rose is part of this kit and the big bling is part of the add-on kit.... :)

Now head over to ROBIN's blog for some more amazing creations using the Scrap That! "Somewhere in Time" Kit.

**Remember, that in order to qualify for the Grand Prize of a Fully Loaded Scrap That! Paper Crafting Kit you must:

1) VISIT ALL NINE BLOGS ON THE HOP, LEAVE A COMMENT AND BECOME A FOLLOWER OF EACH

2) GO TO SCRAP THAT! FACEBOOK PAGE AND BECOME A FRIEND

3) GO TO THE SCRAP THAT! SOCIAL COMMUNITY AND BECOME A MEMBER

August “Somewhere in Time” Contents List:

Bo Bunny Double Dot Cardstock - Licorice

Bo Bunny Double Dot Cardstock - Sugar

Bo Bunny Double Dot Cardstock - Almond

Creative Imaginations Corrugated Kraft Paper (Technique Item)

IOD Wild Spirit - Ranch Life

IOD Wild Spirit - Wild Horses

IOD Wild Spirit - Wild Spirit

IOD Wild Spirit - Country Girl

Bo Bunny Timepiece - Die Cut

Bo Bunny Timepiece - Dot

Bo Bunny Timepiece - Stripe

Bo Bunny Timepiece - Home

Bo Bunny Timepiece - Villa

Bo Bunny Timepiece - Timepiece

BasicGrey Oxford Alphas

Dusty Attic Ornate Corner #9 DA 0555

3 Petaloo Canterbury Roses - Brownie

1 Pack Petaloo - Velvet Wild Roses - Blue

4 ZVA Mini Roses - Ginger

4 ZVA Mini Roses - Ginger Transition

1 Ranger Stickles - Honeysuckle

1 Piece of Burlap

1 Length of Burlap Ribbon With Cream Trim

1 Length of Leather String

Embellishment Add -On Kit

Tim Holtz Fanciful Accoutrements

Petaloo Canterbury Vine Spray - Cream

Petaloo Chantilly Velvet and Lace - Brown

We hope you all had good fun hopping with us today till Sunday @ midnight. Thank you so much for playing along! Watch for the Scrap That! newsletter posted on our NING community on August 22nd to see if you are one of the lucky winners!

Announcing that one of my layouts "American Sweetheart" is on the Bo Bunny Blog today! You can see it here too!

So exciting!

Cricut 360 Challenge #5

Good Morning,

As summer is still here and in its hottest time of the year in AZ, I am still wishing I can get out of the state and go somewhere nice and cool! This week over at Cricut 360 is all about TRAVELING! So I was thinking beach or even a cruise...which is how I came up with my new card...

"Bon Voyage" Wouldn't that be nice?

This card is a standard, 5 x 7 card using my Cricut: George Basic Shapes, Cuttlebug: Swiss Dots and Tiny Bubbles. After I finished the card it looked a bit like a baby boy card...lol

I used photoshop to make the circle path...I actually have an older photoshop..so I used a template that I downloaded a quite a while ago from Creating Keepsakes and changed the words....Im so excited I taught myself something new...(im a bit slow still in photoshop) lol

The waves were create by just using scissors and layered...and I just love pop dots! They are super addicting!
Here is a close-up of the boat...ok before you ask...the boat is 1/2 a circle and the sails are squares cut in half....simple!
So I hope you will be inspired by my card this week and come on over to play with us over at Cricut 360! Here is the PRIZE for this week...dont miss your chance to win!

See you there!

Scrap That! Sneak Peek and NEW DT Members

Welcome back! The Scrap That Sneak Peek is amazing! Im so excited to see all the beautiful projects that our DT has been making! The reveal day is on Friday! So be sure to come back...also our blog hop starts on Friday August 29th at 10am...

I also wanted to tell you about our NEW DT members...so please say "Hello" and Welcome them!

Shona Keehn, Tina Rutledge, and Robin Shakoor!

See you all on Friday!