My favorite project for LInkup Love Party with K Andrews

Getting Cricky With K Andrew is having a linkup love party this week through Sept. 27th.  The purpose of the linking party is to get to know other crafters and get lots of inspiration from fellow bloggers.  The theme is Fall/ Halloween.   So the Fall/Halloween project I have done this year that is my favorite is my Fall Topiary done with the new Flower Shoppe cartridge.

Here is a closeup

Full directions here

Florals Embellished Flying Bird BBTB2 Challenge Winner-WOOHOO!!!!!!!!!

Florals Embellished Flying Bird Challenge Winner-WOOHOO!!!!!!!!!

Donna Mundinger chose my card as the winner for the BBTB2 challenge.  She said " The colors and patterns are truly amazing and I love the sparkly embellies.  Congrats, Suzanne! You card is absolutely beautiful! "

 I am thrilled to win this challenge as there are always so many amazing projects by many talented crafters.  I also feel very honored that Donna selected my project as I really admire her amazing talent.   Thanks to all the ladies at BBTB2. I love the challenges and you are all a great inspiration each week.  I encourage everyone to try these great challenges.  This week the challenge is to use the cloud cut from Pooh Friends or from any other cart.  Check it out!

BBTB2 Challenge using a cake cut

The challenge this week at BBTB2  is to make a card using a cake cut. I decide to make a tri fold card as I haven't made one for awhile and recipients always love them.  I used a cake, bird and phrases from Birthday Bash.   

The paper is from an 8 x 8 stack of DCVW Simply Sweet

I accented the words with a silver Sharpie.  Used little beads to glitter the cake,

The stamp is one I got in a set at M's.   

BBTB2 Challenge- Card using Sunglasses

The BBTB2 challenge this week was to make a project using sunglasses.  I was going to use the sunglasses on Paisley and then I found this cut on Pack Your Bags.  Since I haven't used it yet I cut the flip flops and crab from  Pack Your Bags.  The wave is from Life's A Beach.  I used a MS PATP  for the edges.  Used Stickles on the waves, added tiny flower beads to sandles,  chalked all the edges, added ribbon, and two tiny shells I found on a recent beach trip.

BBTB2 Challenge- Apple card UR Unique

Boy have I been cranking out the projects since I got my E2.  I sure love it.  Today I made this card for the BBTB2 challenge this week.  The challenge was to use an apple core or if you didn't have that cut an apple.   I used Doodlecharms for the basket 4 cut at 4 inches and the the apples were cut at 2 Inches.  I used the Cuttlebug to emboss the basket.  I chalked all the edges.  The U R Unique is from Wall Decor and cut in glitter paper.

BBTB2 and Craft Spot Challenge- Layout of youngest granddaughter

This week the BBTB2 challenge is to use one of the crowns from Home Decor.  The Craft Spot Challenge was to make something to welcome a new Bundle of  Joy.  This is the layout I did today welcoming my youngest granddaughter Kenzie  who we think is a sweet princess.  I cut out the Once Upon a Time and the A Dream Come True from Storybook.  The crown is from Home Decor and the wand and castle is from Once Upon a Princess.  I cut the castle in 1/2.  I used MS butterfly punch and PATP punch for sides and mats. I used glitter paper, shiny cardstock, and lots of pearls to decorate.  

Close ups of pages (Remember you can click on picture to make it larger also.)

Pineapple card for BBTB2 challenge this week

The challenge this week at BBTB2 is to make a project with a pineapple.  It is amazing to see the beautiful cards the Design Team made with pineapples.  The card I made I designed from Life's a Beach on my Gypsy welding it together.   Thought this would make a cute party invitation.   I cut the entire thing out of orange cardstock and then cut the tree so it fit on back piece inside.  I placed the pineapple cut where the diamond design was.  The umbrella, cherry, straw and lemon are cut from scraps and I used Stickles on  it.  The word party is also from Life's a Beach.  

 

BBTB2 challenge- Use an egg from Easter 2010 cart

I made this card today for the BBTB2 challenge to use the egg from the Easter 2010 cart or another cart.  I used the Easter 2010 egg and scalloped egg.  I used my Gypsy to weld the front and back together and to make a window in the front.  I used double sided pastel paper.  I then cut out flowers from Mother's Day Bouquet for the top, Happy Easter which is glued to inside but shows through to front, and one of the cute scenes from Katie's ABC.  Edges are chalked and added ribbon and pearls.  

Two Floral Embellished Mother's Day cards for BBTB2 challenge

This is my card for the BBTB2 challenge this week.  The challenge was to make a Mother's Day card with the 2010 Mother's Day Cart or another cart.  I do not have the MD 2010 so used Florals Embellished which has a ton of phrases for Mothers, Grandmas, etc. I love this cartridge a lot.   Since my mom passed several years ago I made cards for my DD's.  The first is for my oldest daughter who became a mom in November. She loves blues and purples.

The second card is for my youngest daughter who has a 15 month old and is expecting her second girl in July. She loves pink which I guess is a real good thing since they will have two girls.    

"Flower" the skunk card from Disney Classics- Spring Fever

This is the card I made for the BBTB2 challenge this week.  The challenge was to make something with a Disney cut.  I decided to use my new Disney Classics for the first time and planned to make the either Bambi or Thumper.  As soon as I saw this cute little cut of Flower I thought it was perfect.  The card is 5 x 7 and the skunk is cut at 4".  The title was cut at 2 " from April Showers which I just got yesterday.  

I used Stickles on the title, flowers, and eyes.  I added tiny butterflies I cut with a MS punch and stickled.  I also used a MS flower punch for the edge.  I added ribbon and some small yellow flowers with pink gems to match the paper flowers.  The second pic is a closeup.  

Bitten by the Bug 2 Challenge- Dachshund from Paisley

The challenge this week is to make a card using the dachshund from Paisley.  I decided to make it a birthday card for my eldest daughter.  She has a birthday coming up and has a dachshund.  I actually ended up using both dachshunds from the cart.  One for the front and one for the inside.  Both of the phrases are from MS Birthday Cakes.  

Easter Chick card for BBTB2 Challenge-Chillin with my Peeps

Today I made this card for the BBTB2 Challenge this week.  We were to use the chicken from the Easter cart or another chicken.  I used the chick from Just Because as it looks more like marshmellow peeps to me.    The title Chillin with my Peeps is from Straight from the Nest.  The Happy Easter on the inside is from the Easter 2010 Seasonal Cart.  The papers I used are from Flower Power DCWV stack.  The card size is 4 x 9 which will fit in a business envelope and folded unevenly with a 1/2 inch edge on bottom.  That way the ribbon on inside edge shows on front also.  I cut grass with MS punch, added Stickles, feathers, and buttons for eyes.

 

Bitten by the Bug 2 Challenge- St. Patrick's Ladybug card

The challenge this week on BBTB2 was to make something with a ladybug.  Since we call our 14 month old grand daughter Katie Bug I had to do this challenge.  Plus I want a blinkie for my blog!    Well in the middle of the night when I wasn't sleeping I came up with this idea for St. Patrick's using the ladybug from Paisley.  The shamrock is from Paper Doll Dressup.  There is also a  shamrock border on PDDU on the very last page that is really nice.  I cut it out but didn't need it for this card.  Card is 5 x 7 and ladubug is cut at 4 inches.

Straight from the Nest Card for BBTB2 challenge

I made this card today for the BBTB2 challenge.  This is the first time I have made a card for this challenge.  The challenge was to use the bird cage from Straight from the Nest or a birdhouse.  I have had this cart for awhile but hadn't tried it yet.  Used MS bird and branch punch. The bird is popdotted  and layered 3 times.