Party!

I saw a tutorial that Ruthie of September Ninth made and thought the Rosette was so cool I had to try it out.  It is not perfect but a work in progress!!  I am entering this into Pink By Designs challenge and used her awesome stamps too! (which by the way, I love!) I am also linking it up to the Patches of Pink link up party.

Bug Hop

Here is a little card I whipped up for my brother who has been helping out my mom who has been sick.  He truly is one in a melon!!  I love this ribbon and ant brad I got at the eyelet outlet! Isn't it adorable??  I am entering this into Bugbites411 Grillin challenge! http://bugbites411.blogspot.com/2011/05/its-bug-hop.html

Grillin and Chillin Bug Hop

Be sure to hop on over to http://bugbite411.blogspot.com/ for Barb's first blog hop! Grillin and Chillin is the theme and its a two part hop.  This weekend its Grillin!  Next weekend its Chillin and I will be in the line-up! It will be my first blog hop too and to be honest, I am a bit nervous! But, totally excited to be in crafting with these amazing ladies! Their projects are just amazing! Oh, and there is lots of blog candy and if you link up a project,you can win a great prize from Barb too!  So, get grillin on the Cricut !! I know I am!

Challenge #39

I am entering this into More Than Favors color Challenge:Teal, Brown, Pink and Cream.  The sentimet is  Scrappy Mom's (love those stamps!) The cut is from Simply Charmed and the brad is from the Eyelet Outlet. They have the best selection of inexpensive brads and the shipping is very low and totally fast! http://morethanfavors.blogspot.com/2011/05/wacky-wednesday-39-color-challenge.html

I love Peachy Keen Stamps!

I tried out my new Peachy Keen Stamps that I won from Emma at My Creative Time and they are AWESOME!  They stamp awesome and look how stinkin cute these faces are!! I am soooo going to be using these ALL the time! Emma Rocks and so does Peachy Keen Stamps.  Get out there and get some!! I am actually entering my first project into a Peachy Keens challenge!  http://peachykeenstampschallenge.blogspot.com/2011/05/lets-face-it-friday-designers-choice.html
   The paper is Provo Craft, the sentiment is from Scrappy Mom's and the cut is from Simply Charmed!

Lucky Me!!

I just realized I have not posted in a while!!  I have not been able to use my buddy, the cricut, for a few days, its been so busy at home and work!  BUT, I have had a great week of winning things! FIRST, I won SCAL 2 from SVG Cuts!! whoo hoo! Ok, I have no clue how to actually use SCAL 2 but I am going to give it a whirl!! THEN, I won Peachy Keen Stamps, Everyday Character faces from Emma at My Creative Time! I loved the look of the Peachy keen stamps so I totally cannot wait to use them.  I also want to order some of Emmas stamps because they look awesome. Have you seen her blog and her line of stamps?? She is one creative chick and her stamps look so fun! Check her out at  http://www.creativetimeforme.com/.  FINALLY, I won a set of stamps from Pink By Design! Sarah and Mr. Cricut started a message board and she has great stamps too! I had bought one set and then won a set the other day but it will be a set she chooses! yeaaa!  http://pinkbydesignstamps.com/  Join her message board to see her awesome projects,products, and to meet some great people!
 Oh, and I am getting my project ready for Bug Bites blog hop starting this weekend!  Team Grillin goes from May 28-30 and Team Chillin will be from June 4th-6th!  I will be on the Chillin team and will be hoppin on June 4th!  I have some blog candy too for the hop so don't miss it!  http://bugbites411.blogspot.com/



 

I Wheelie Miss you!

I am entering this into September Ninths Tacky Tuesday Challenge #6-  which is Cars and using either the word "wheel" or "roll".  I found this paper in my stash and since it had so much going on, I only added the truck, some buttons, and my sentiment(had to type that up on the computer since I didn't have the right stamp!) 

BFF

I haven't used one of my newer cartridges, Once Upon a Princess very much but wanted to make a little thank you card for one of my BFF's who is going to watch my son while we go to our oldest sons high school graduation!!   OMG !  The oldest is off to college!!!  Four yrs ago Kim convinced my husband who had just turned 50 that I, at 36 ,needed a baby and BAM we had Liam!  She was even in the delivery room with us! When I say she has seen everything, I mean she has seen EVERYTHING!!  LOL She truly is my BFF!!  So, thanks Kim for giving up your night to watch Doodie since he is not allowed in to the graduation.
 I am entering this into the Scrappy Moms Challenge-Once Upon a Princess http://scrappymoms-stamps.blogspot.com/2011/05/terrific-tuesday-challenge-once-upon.html.  I can't wait until I get the new stamps I just ordered last night from Scrappy Mom's (The Charmed Life)!!!  I have one set that I love and I am sure I won't be disappointed by the new set!  Be sure to check them out!!
 I am also entering the More Than Favors Challenge #38 Anything Goes! 

http://morethanfavors.blogspot.com/2011/05/wacky-wednesday-38-anything-goes.html

Sparkly fruit?

Here is my entry for Cardz TV NSD challenge-make a project with fruit in it! http://cardztv.blogspot.com/2011/05/national-scrapbooking-day-challenge.html

 I am also linking this up to the Patches of Pink link-up Party http://www.patchesofpink.com/2011/05/princess-birthday-card-and-link-up.html

 I love sparkle farkle and this paper is sooo bright!!!

Buzzy Bee Designs Giveaway!

Buzzy bee Designs is giving away some fantastic blog candy if you can help her reach her birthday goal of 300 followers!  She is so close! Head on over to her site and wish her a happy birthday but more importantly, check out her awesome work!! http://buzzybeedesigns.blogspot.com/2011/04/blog-candywhat-i-what-for-my-birthday.htm

Happy Mother's Day!

My husband told me I could get the Expression for Mother's day.  Ok, when he told me I could get the Expression I thought he meant the Pink one so I went to Michael's and got it.  When I got home, he said I thought you were getting the green one! AHHH he meant the E2!  OMG!! Oh well!  I had already opened it and got it all set for its big debut today and am not good at waiting for a new one so it's staying!! I hadn't even figured out my Cricut yet and now I am trying to figure out all the different settings on the Expression!!  I had a great day though with the fam and then I got to work on the MPS challenges uninterrupted for a few hours.  I hope you all enjoyed your day!

MPS Challenge #10-Pet

http://www.mypinkstamper.com/2011/05/national-scrapbook-day-challenge-10.html

MPS Challenge #8-Summer Time Theme

http://www.mypinkstamper.com/2011/05/national-scrapbook-day-challenge-8.html

MPS Challenge#2- Use Kraft Cardstock

http://www.mypinkstamper.com/2011/05/national-scrapbook-day-challenge-2.html

Mother's day!

This is the Mother's Day card I made for my mother in law! She is going to spend the night with us and have breakfast with us since the little dude is sick and we can't go out!  "Nanny" will be going back up north in a few weeks so I am glad she will be with us to celebrate.  Without her, I wouldn't have my awesome husband so I really am so grateful for her!!  I am linking this to the Patches of Pink Link up Party.  http://www.patchesofpink.com/2011/05/spring-challenge-dt-post-and-link-up.html

Happy Scrapping!

Happy National Scrapbooking Day! Or as I call it, an excuse to craft all day! lol  Apparently my son missed the memo that it was mommy's weekend as it is NSD AND Mother's day and he is sporting a fever! UGH!  Good thing his daddy is so awesome, he is taking care of both of us!
I am entering this into So Saturday Challenge #9 which is to use embossing.  I am still experimenting with my Cuttlebug and really need to use it more! I also used my I-Rock which I love!  Have a great Day! be sure to check out Card Creations and More by C  as Christina makes the most beautiful cards. I just love looking at her creations!!  http://cardcreationsbyc.blogspot.com/2011/05/so-saturday-challenge-9-embossing.html

Appreciate the Teachers!

Teacher Appreciation Week is the first week of May.  I love this week!  I am not a teacher but I believe in thanking the teachers who take care of my son all day and teaching him things that I know I would just not be able to.   Each day of the week I give a little treat to his teacher.  The first day I baked bread and gave that and an apple to her. After all, breakfast is the most meal of the day!! lol   Tuesday I gave her a cup with a packet of instant Latte mix and put a tag on that says, "Thanks a Latte!" and included a straw.  Today it was a pudding cup that said, Thanks for "puddin" up with me!  Tomorrow I am giving her this little pack of watermelon gum with a treat topper that says, "You're one in a melon!"  Friday will be a bouquet of flowers.  Be sure to thank your teachers this week!  I am linking this up to http://www.craftjunkietoo.com/2011/05/teacher-appreciation-ideas-link-party.html

Awesome Giveaway at Sherri Scraps with Passion!

Have you been to the Sherri Scraps with Passion blog?  She started her blog around the time I did and I have been following her work, its pretty great!! She is having a giveaway to her followers(did I mention I follow?? lol!) It is a very generous offering but even more important than the blog candy is her creativity! Check it out!  http://sherriescraps.blogspot.com/2011/04/special-giveawaycheck-it-out.html