Banner made with Graphic 45 Steampunk Spells

Wow I guess I took a two week break from blogging without even planning it.  :)   I have been crazy busy with the Southern California Shop Hop, teaching classes, two mini vacations and other projects.  I have been scrapbooking too so need to get busy and start posting things on my blog again.  So I want to start out with a project I have done for a class at my local scrapbook store.  I used the new Graphic 45 Steampunk Spells to create  a Halloween Banner.  I used the Cricut Cart Pretty Pennants for the basic shapes and the Tim Holtz rosette maker for the rosettes.  The letters are cut from Kate's ABC.  

In the back you can also see a banner I made for the store for Shop Hop.  

Here is the banner hanging in the store. 

First 1/2 of banner.  

Second 1/2 of banner 

 Some closeups 

Day 25 of 25 My Paper Crafting-Jesus

Wow we made it through the 25 days of Christmas and Year 'Round Crafting Showcase at My Paper Crafting.    There have been so many wonderful projects by all the creative ladies. I feel blessed to be a part of such a wonderful group of talented women.   I also want to say a big thank you to Melin for all her wonderful creations that she has given away these 25 days.  

For my project today I used A quilted Christmas, Kate's ABC and New Testament.  I used burlap on the easel card to give it texture and embossed the straw.  

I hope you are having a wonderful Christmas with family and friends celebrating the true reason for 

Christmas.  Don't forget to leave "Christ" in Christmas.  

Katie's First Haircut LO- for two challenges

Today I am sharing a layout I did over the weekend for Child's Play .  The challenge is to use the game of  "Life" as your inspiration.  Now I know that doesn't mean I have to take it literally but I had a lot of fun doing that.  I also had in mind to use these pictures for the Cricut Circle Monthly Challenge Milestones and Memories.  The pictures are of my oldest granddaughter getting her first haircut at my friends house with her family all there.  

I thought these two challenges went perfectly together.  

I used the box as my inspirations rather than the game.  

Here is the inspirations photo from "Child's Play.  

Recipe:

Title cut from Plantin Schoolbook Cricut Cart Life at 1.5 inches/shadow 1.5 inches 

Katie's first haircut and Family affair cut at 1 inch from Kate's ABC

Brush and comb cut at 5 inches from Slumber Party cartridge

Dryer cut at 4 inches from Paisley cartridge 

Cricut Circle Weekly Challenge -Sketch

The Cricut Circle Challenge  this week is a sketch challenge.

I decided to do a layout using the sketch and some Easter pictures.  

This is the first Easter Egg hunt we have had for our 3 granddaughters.  

I used Kate's ABC for the title cut at 1 inch.  

The basket  and eggs are  from Doodlecharms  cut at 4 inches and embossed with the Cuttlebug.  

The journal shapes are both from Elegant Edges cut at 2.5 inches.  

This is the page following the sketch from the Cricut Circle 

This is the sketch

This is the second page to go with it.  

Double Design Team post for Lasting Memories and FCCB

Today I am doing a a post for two design teams.  The challenges are similar so maybe you would like to join both challenges this week.  

The challenge this week at Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Blog is April Showers

Make a project with an umbrella, rain, or clouds on it.

Also this week  the layout challenge at Lasting Memories the Challenge is "Hopping Into Spring". 

 I had been wanting to make a Spring layout with Kate's ABC so this was the perfect time.  I used the DCWV Whimsy Stack which I think is perfect with Kate's ABC.  The pictures are of my granddaughters Kenzie and Katie playing in my backyard.  

Also a pic of my eldest daughter with her daughter.

  

Recipe:

Girl with umbrella p. 37 cut at 5 "

wagon page 32 cut at 4"

bird page 33 cut at 3"

rabbit page 34  cut at 4" 

Butterflies page 55 cut at 3"  

This is the first page 

Second page

"LOVE" letters from Whimsy Stack DCWV

Closeup

I used lots of embossing folders 

I am also entering this Layout in the Frosted Design Challenge- Weather

I hope you will join us for the layout challenge this week at Lasting Memories "We're Hopping into Spring" and the FCCB challenge  -use an umbrella, rain or clouds.  I  would love to see what you create.   The prize this week for one lucky person is a $15 gift certificate from Michaels or Joanns  donated by Jennasa.  Happy Craftin!

Sweet Sassy Diva Birthday Blog Hop Day 2

                       Welcome to the SweetSassyDiva Birthday Blog Hop!

We are celebrating Bobbi Jo's (SweetSassyDiva) birthday this weekend March 10th and 11th.   Each day will be a new project and be sure to check out the yummy blog candy giveaways!

I am so happy that you could join us for this super fun Blog Hop showcasing Birthday Themed fun!

You will find an array of ideas along the hop and be sure to become a follower and leave some love aka comments along the way.

This is a TWO-Day hop so, be sure to catch both days for maximum celebration and ideas.
As we spring forward with the time change as well as with Spring coming so soon...let's get this party started! Hop on over to all the blogs along the way!

If you've hopped over from Jenny  http://crazyaboutcricut.blogspot.com/, then you are in the right place. If you've just popped in to visit my blog or are reading this via email and would like to join our SweetSassyDiva Birthday Blog hop and FUN then, please start at the beginning with Bobbi Jo's blog ://sweetsassydiva.com/ because...starting at the start is always SMART! :)

We have a WONDERFUL Grand Prize for one lucky hopper that is donated by Bobbi Jo!

To be eligible, please visit each blog hop stop leaving a comment also, become a follower at http://sweetsassydiva.com/null and">http://sweetsassydiva.com/">http://sweetsassydiva.com/ and
be sure to leave a comment!

One random winner will be chosen on Wednesday, March 14th, giving you plenty of time to finish the hop.

So one more time I want to wish Bobbi Jo a big Happy Birthday.  

For my project today I made an altered composition book using the same 7 Gypsies Lillie paper that I used to make Bobbi Jo's card yesterday.  I used Kate's ABC for Bobbi Jo's name cut at 1.5 and the same vintage ribbon and embellishments from my stash.  I also made a tie on the side with Seam Binding colored with Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist.  The edge of the cover where paper meets the binding was covered with cream colored rick rack I got at Christmas.  I hope she enjoys her card and her altered composition book.  

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Front Cover 

Inside front

Back Cover 

Inside back cover 

For my blog candy I will be giving one $10 gift card to either Michaels or Joanns (your choice) for the three days of blog hops I am participating in for the month of March.  All comments left March 10 and 11th for Bobbi Jo's Birthday Blog Hop and for the Memories in Time Easter Blog Hop that I am participating in on March 24th will be put in a random drawing.  So if you comment each of these three days you will have three chances to win.  I would also appreciate if you are a follower.


Thank you for checking out my project. I hope that you will become a follower of http://sweetsassydiva.com/ and leave a comment. The fun doesn't end here though so be sure to hop on over to my dear creative  friend
Brenda http://www.friendscraftinwithfriends.blogspot.com/

and remember to visit all the stops for more chances to win!
Be sure to also check back tomorrow for some more celebration and more chances to win! My project for tomorrow will be a small gift for Bobbi Jo that will match her card.

Here is the complete list in case you get of track:

Bobbi Jo http://sweetsassydiva.com/   

Lucy http://love2createitall.blogspot.com/

Michele  http://www.michelegreen.com/

Gaby http://www.gabycreates.com/

Mindy http://grammiescraftroom.blogspot.com/

Lori  http://scrappinmystressaway.blogspot.com/

Missie http://createdbymissie.blogspot.com/

Jennifer  http://scrapaholicjen.blogspot.com/

Paulette http://scrapalette.blogspot.com/

Anita http://www.anitaandbugs.blogspot.com/

Brenda http://happyscrapper64.blogspot.com/

Dana http://papermemories4u.blogspot.com/

Maria http://stampcutcreate.blogspot.com/

Cori http://createdbycori.blogspot.com/

Michele http://chelescrafts.blogspot.com/

Sandy http://thecraftycreationspot.blogspot.com/

Jenny  http://crazyaboutcricut.blogspot.com/

Suzanne http://cricutcraftingrammy.blogspot.com/

Brenda http://www.friendscraftinwithfriends.blogspot.com/

Shawnee http://quiverofangels.blogspot.com/

Sylvia www.bellascrapbookdesigns.blogspot.com/

"What a Year" -either year in review or resolutions for Sweet Sassy Diva

So hard to believe it is 2012.  For the Sweet Sassy Diva Design Team Challenge this week we were to either make a project reviewing 2011 or  resolutions for 2012. Since I don't really do resolutions  I decided to make a scrapbook page reviewing 2011.  I wanted to share  how blessed I feel to have 3 sweet granddaughters. There is nothing better in the world right now than spending time with my sweet girls.  So for my page  I went through and picked some pics I liked  from the past year and printed them on my computer (which I believe is a 2 x 3 size.)  This was a lot  of fun and really brought back some memories.  For the background paper I used a sheet from  Tim Holtz Seasons Stack.  

By the way I got a new "good" camera for Christmas so hope my pictures will be better.  For now it is a learning process.  LOL

Here is the paper.  

Here is the collage I made.  

Then I cut out the title using my E2 and more Tim Holtz paper.  The Blessings title I found on Inspired Heart and I cut the title and the shadow at 2.4 so it would fit on the 12 " page.   I used Kate's ABC and cut 2011 at 1.5 page.    I taped the paper down with blue painters tape since my mat is really old.  

Next I took my chalks and chalked the edges of the shadow cuts as I didn't want the white edging to show.  

I also decided to add a little bling so I cut pieces from these beaded swirls 

This is what the title ended up looking like with the added beads.  I also cut pieces and added beads to the letters 2011 to make them stand out more.   

I hope you have enjoyed this project and will leave a comment.  Wishing you all a Happy, healthy, crafty 2012.  Please come back to Sweet Sassy Diva  all week to see the other projects the DT creates.  

Entering this in the Cricut Circle Monthly Challenge- Year in Review

Same pictures two different layouts

Today I worked on some layout challenges.   I started with Stuck on U Sketches  with this layout.  The sketch is what I followed for the  page on the left.  I used Mind's Eye Lost and Found paper and my new Sophie CC cart.  The large circular doily is from page 38.  The butterfly above the pic is the bookmark shift from page 28.  I used my Gypsy to cut out the butterfly with a square welded to the bottom so it would stick behind pic.  Then if I wanted I could add  journaling.  "Precious" came from Kate's ABC.  I cut it apart and then curved it along shape.  I cut out "So" from Kate's ABC font.  Flowers are Prima  that I had in my stash that were just the right color.   The little chair my grandbaby is sitting on in the bottom photo is actually one for a stuffed bear.  

I then took the same pictures and made a layout for my daughter's album.  I used the "So" and "Precious again.  The paper this time is from DCWV Whimsical stack.  The Paisley on the paper reminded me of some Paisley ribbon  from my stash and I used a large gem flourish I had.   I cut it  in 1/2 and added 1/2 to each layout page.  I also folded some ribbon and attached with brads.  This layout is for the Frosted Design layout challenge which was to use flourishes and Amanda's Crafts and More  challenge "All Tied Up" which was to use twine, floss or ribbon.   Four more pages done and so many more to go.  

Spotlight Designer at FCCB, Featured layout at Lasting Memories and a new layout with Kate's ABC

I am so excited that today I am the Spotlighted Designer at Fantbulous Cricut ,  I am a new designer for their great blog and will post my first project tomorrow for the weekly challenge.  So if you would like to read a little more about me stop on by and then come back tomorrow to see the new challenge and my first post.  

Also I recently found the blog  Lasting Memories which does layout challenges. I am always trying to get layouts done so  I entered my butterfly layout and  my layout was featured  yesterday .  Thanks Lasting Memories for the feature,  

This is another layout I completed this weekend using Kate's ABC.  I adore this cart for layouts of my granddaughters.    Much of the paper is from the DCWV stack Whimsy except for background paper.  I am hoping to hit Joanns up today on their new sale  for a large stack of this as it is so cute for little girls,

I am entering this layout at 

The Paper Variety Tic Tac ToeChallenge,.  I used  faux stitching, multi photo layout  and journal strips and also Cooking with Cricut challenge was to use a bunny,

Three challenges in one card

I made this card today for several challenges.  Since I have become addicted to challenges I decided to do 3 in one because I need to keep working on my scrapbook pages. 

So for Paper Playtime you were to use a charm- pink heart attached by pink safety pin to ribbon.   

For the Craft Spot you were to make a shape card.  I used Elegant Edges page 69 cut at 5 inches.  I cut the front and back piece and then two shadow cuts. 

for the Shappy Team Room you were to make something for a baby. 

I used Kate's ABC and cut those adorable little shoes at 2 1/2 inches.  

Stamped sentiment and hung it from safety pin also, chalked the edges,  and added pearls. 

So I covered all three challenges and have a card for my daughter's baby shower in June. 

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.  

Create a Book Blog Hop

Welcome to the Make a Book Blog Hop in celebration of Read Across America and Dr. Seuss’ birthday.   I am very excited to be participating in my first Blog Hop and thought that Joy of Joy’s Life had a great idea.  As a teacher for 33 years who just retired this last year I spent many a March 2^nd dressed as Cat in the Hat and made many books with my students.  So first of all thank you all for joining us in this Blog Hop and thank you Joy for allowing me the opportunity to participate in this Hop with many other talented ladies.  If you wish to start at the beginning of the Blog Hop please go to  joyslife.com 

To thank you for coming by to look and hopefully becoming a follower I have some Blog Candy to celebrate Dr. Seuss and Read Across America as well as scrapping supplies.  Please leave a comment between now and March 10 (which is my birthday) and I will do a random drawing to choose one lucky winner.  The Blog Candy is Dr. Seuss foam stickers, two packs of regular stickers, Fiskar Wishes All Around Stampset, and Sweet Nectar paper pad by K and Co.  Good luck and don’t forget I love followers.

 

Being very excited I actually made two books.  I will share the first one today and the 2^nd one tomorrow.  I decided to make a book in celebration of my two precious granddaughters  (a third is due in July.)  I also wanted to use my new cartridge Kate’s ABC which I think is so adorable.   I learned to make this book at my local LSS awhile back.  It is called a dollhouse book or a square –around mini album and is made from 4 sheets of full size scrapbook paper.  The fun thing is you can set it out and tie it open to   view all the little rooms.  Once you learn how to make these they are quick to put together and can be made for holidays, birthdays, births or any other event.   Here is a link I found online of the directions for making the book. http://www.making-mini-scrapbooks.com/square-around-mini-album.html There is a picture of each view, open, closed, each room, both sides of the tags, and a closeup.  Remember you can click on the pictures to enlarge them.  

The little girls  are from Kate’s ABC and were cut at 4 inches.  The phrases are from Kate’s ABC except for Precious and My Girl which is from Once Upon a Princess.   The flowers are the front are from  Mother’s Day Bouquet the scalloped circle.  These were cut at 2”, 13/4 ”, and 1 ¼”.  They were then scrunched up, inked with Tim Holtz distress ink,  glued and then sprayed with Crushed Shell Glimmer Mist.   The tags were made from Tags, Bags and More at 5 inches.  On the back of each tag is a poem I found on the internet about little girls.  The bottom triangles were left empty to put pictures on.  I also used chalk, buttons, Making Memories metal sign,  Inkadinkadoo stamp from Michaels, other embellishments and the DCVW Be Mine Stack.  As you can see this stack is very 
vintage and not just for Valentine’s Day. 

Again thank you for joining the Blog Hop and looking at my project.  Please come back tomorrow and I will be sharing another book that is made from chipboard  and  can be used for any theme.   The one I will be sharing will be an Easter book.  Here is a preview of the front cover.  .

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