My Pink Stamper Challenge

Hi Again.
Wow two postings in one day.  Well I was checking out some of the blogs that I follow and found the Robyn over at My Pink Stamper has a great video and a new challenge.  So I thought that I would run right back to my craft room and make a card.  Not that I really need an excuse, you know.  Anyway I can't tell you what the challenge is cause you have to watch her video HERE.  I think this came out so cute.  I bet some of my family back in Massachusetts would love to have this card...............68+ inches of snow so far!!!!!  Anyway here it is.

All the cardstock is from Stampin Up.  The dsp is from Little Guy by ki memories.  I got the preserves cartridge when Michael had their $4.99 sale and this is the first time I used it.  Orange cut at 3.35.  I Peachy Keened it...Yea!!  Added some buttons and the sentiment which is computer generated.
Cute huh???
Well that's all for today.  I have spent way too much time on my blog today and I must go empty the dishwasher before it is time to put dinner dishes in. 

On anther note.  I changed the template for my blog.  How do you like it.  I am so proud of myself for figuring it out....
See Ya...........play nice

Made by Momo Tuesday Challenge

Hi everyone.  Today's card is a submission to Momo's Tuesday Challenge HERE.  The challenge is to use black, white and hot pink.  The project must also include a heart.  I think this came out pretty cute. What do you think.

The cardstock is just from my stash, although I believe the pink is a retired Stampin up color.  Believe it or note I don't have a cart with a vase on it so I looked for something I could subsitute.  This is actually the dress on row one of the Gypsy Wanderings cart.  I liked the cutout on the bottom.  This was cut at 4 inches and then I just snipped off the bodice. My flowers are made from hearts punched with my Marvy punch.  I didn't want to make another Valentine card, so this became a thank you card.
The Thanks stamp is from an unknown source.  Super simple card but I like the way is came out.  Of course I had to add some bling to my hearts and vase.
Thanks for the comments,
See Ya later............play nice.

My First Blog Award

Hi everyone.  I am excited to announce my first blog award.  I received it from Pat over at http://patsscraps.blogspot.com/  Thanks Pat.  In order to accept this award I have to share eight things about myself and pay it forward to 8 bloggers that I have recently discovered.
1. I love to read romance novels
2. When I first started reading the romance novels I always read the last page first to make sure they had a happy ending.
3. I am a member of Weight Watchers and recently received my 75 pound award.
4. I enjoy doing craft shows.
5. My husband and I have lived in SW Florida for almost 25 years.  Originally from Massachusetts.
6. My favorite sports teams are.............Red Sox and Patriots.
7. My favorite colors are blue and green
8. This year my husband and I will celebrate 47 years of marriage.

Now to pass on the award
The scrappin grannie at http://www.scrappingrannie.blogspot.com/
Carlene at http://www.misspinkcricut.blogspot.com/
Lisa at http://www.momtooneson.blogspot.com/
Charlotte at http://www.alittlebitofdetail.blogspot.com/
Cindy at http://www.scrappingroom.blogspot.com/
Ash at http://www.cricut-crazed-lady.blogspot.com/
Debbie at http://www.debbiesdashofthisandthat.blogspot.com/
Melissa at http://www.melissabelldesigns.blogspot.com/

Check out their sites.  They are all great.
Well that is all for now.......I will be back later but I have to go to Michaels..lol
See Ya...........play nice
Thanks again Pat

Easter Centerpiece

Hi everyone.  I thought I would do something a little different today.  As I mentioned earlier, I have two craft shows coming up in February.  They are both after Valentine's Day so I need to concentrate on other holidays.  One of the shows requested that I bring something for a raffle.  I decided to make an Easter Centerpiece following the example that I saw on CardzTV.  You can watch Mary's video HERE.  I love the way it came out and I plan to make others.  I know I will do one for St. Patrick's Day.  I will post it when it is completed.  Take a look.  What do you think?

The bucket, raffia, and eggs all come from the Dollar Store.  I used Accent Essentials to cut the flowers.  The large ones are 5.5 and the small ones are 2.5.  I added some stitching on the large flowers and some clear stickles to the centers of the small ones.  Of course I had to Peach Keen them............Luv my faces.
The rest of the cuts are from Create a Critter.  Rabbits and butterflies at 2.5.  All the paper is Stampin Up retired.  I added glitter to the butterfly wings.  These are attached to bamboo sticks with glossy accents.
I luv it ..............
Well company just arrived so I will have to close up the craft room for a while.
See ya later..........play nice

CCC Challenge #60, Tuesday Throwdown challenge #34

Hi everyone.  Today I thought I would post this card that I am entering into the Cricut Cardz Challenge #60 and the Tuesday Throwdown challenge.  CCC challenge is to make a masculine Valentine. The Tuesday Throwdown challenge is to add stitching.  I made a pedistal card using Create A Critter.  Seems like I use that cart a LOT.  They are the cutest images and I love the easy layering.  I am very happy with the way it turned out.  This will be my hubby's card.  But it won't be a surprise cause he reads my blog.  Check it out.

The cardstock is from Stampin Up retired colors.  The fish and all layers were cut at 1.03 and the seaweed cut at 2.5.  The dsp is some scraps from a sheet entitled water that I had left from another project.  I embossed it with the cuttlebug circle folder to look like bubbles.  I added glossy accents to the seaweed but it does not show up too well in the picture.  The fish were popped up on foam tame as well as the inside sentiment. Oh yes the pink girlie fish has a bling flower from a Dollar Tree pack. I added some stiching to the fish and the sentiment. Hope you like it.
Back later....see ya............play nice

Congratulations Card

Hi everyone.  Just a quick post to show you all the congratulations card I made this morning.  Our son was recently appointed Superintendent of Schools and this is the card I made for his promotion. 

The tan and cream cardstock are from my stash.  The dsp is from K& Company designer paper pad. I love their paper stack.  Nice weight paper.  This is from their 12x12 pack called life's journey.
The buttons came from card kit I have had forever.  The stamp is from Hero Arts. I cut the ribbon from Plantin Schoolbook at 1.83 inches.The medallion is from lacy labels.  Brown cut at 3 1/2 inches and the cream cut at 3 1/4.  All papers were inked with Tim Holtz  tattered rose.  I think it is just the right look for a masculine card.

Thanks for looking.
See you later................play nice

So Saturday Challenge #2, Fantabulous Cricut Challenge #45

Hi everyone.  I'm happy to be back and posting for two challenges today.  I mentioned earlier that we were doing some construction.  Well it is all done.  Today's post is for two current challenges.  Fantabulous Circut #45 supports a cause. HERE My cause is Prevention of Cruelty to animals. So who better to scrapbook than our rescued kitty, Chelsea.  She was found in a bush at 8 weeks old.  She is now 2 but still has some growing to do.  Right now she gives meaning to the words scaredy cat.  It is only within the last few months that she will sleep up on our bed for part of the night.  She is an indoor cat but loves to watch the birds and chase any poor salamander that happens to wander into the house.  We wouldn't have her any other way.  The second challenge is a new one for me.  It is the So Saturday Challenge HERE.  This challenge is anything Valentine's Day related.  I think the page came out great.  What do you think?

The paper, punch outs and journaling tag are all from a Color Bok page kit.  The sentiment is from Mickey Font cut at 1.83 The heart is from Create a Critter and cut at 13.88.  All the other plane card stock is just from my Michael's stash. I popped the heart up on foam tape and of course added some doodling.
Chelsea is a sweetie.  She loves to blog but her spelling needs a little work.  Tends to repeat the same letter 40 or 50 times.  That is until I catch her.  She also sits on the arm of my chair and rides between my two work tables.
Well its back to work.  Hope you all are safe, warm and out of the snow.
See you soon............play nice