Grad Bash Blog Hop!

Welcome to the Grad Bash Blog hop and to my blog!  I am hosting this hop in honour of Giselle who is graduating this year!  I hope that my project inspires you to create something special for the graduate in your life who has worked so hard to fulfill their dreams and get started on their future!

I created a card for my wonderful friend Giselle who has been working very hard in school!  I kept the card simple since I wanted the focus to be on the extravagent tassle I created!

A close up of my fabulous homemade tassle!

Close up of the sentiment

Inside card detail (just as important as the front of the card, in my opinion!)

Supplies:
Cricut Happy Graduation cartridge
Shimmer Black, Shimmer Silver and Blue cardstock
Divine Twine in Black Licorice
Gelly Roll pen for faux stitching
Foam Squares
Ranger Stickels in Golden Rod
Black Button
Studio G stamps
Martha Stewart photo ribbon corners (inside of card)

As most of you know by now, I am giving away a Cricut Martha Stewart Elegant cake art cartridge
once I hit 500 followers...and I am super close to hitting 500 and super anxious to give this away to someone!!!
You know the drill, one comment per person, available to followers only.

Your next stop on the hop is Giselle!
Here'sa list of all participators:
Nadia http://www.nadiasbeautifulmess.blogspot.com/
Giselle http://www.crossmyheartpapercrafts.blogspot.com/
Sandra http://www.365daysofcricut.blogspot.com/
Kristy http://www.craftin-on-my-door.blogspot.com/
Jazmin http://www.jazzyscards.blogspot.com/
Alma hhttp://www.almabrooksblog.blogspot.com/
Yolonda http://www.craftyscentiments.blogspot.com/
Melanie  http://www.inlovewithabug.blogspot.com/
Carrie http://www.paperglitterstamps.blogspot.com/
Adri http://www.macheriecreations.com/
Sylvia http://www.bellascrapbookdesigns.blogspot.com/
Amber http://www.pixiperfectcreations.blogspot.com/
Darlene http://www.talesoftayandbay.blogspot.com/
Krista http://www.KristasPaperCafe.com/
Anita http://www.anitaandbugs.blogspot.com/

Royal Tea Bridal Shower Blog Hop

Welcome to the Royal Tea Bridal Shower Blog Hop and to my blog!  If you came here from Christel's blog, then you are in the right place.  If you stumbled upon my blog and want to play along, you can start at Ellen's blog!

In honor of the Royal Wedding of Prince William to his lovely Kate Middleton, we are celebrating with papercrafts appropriate for anything royal and tea related. Be sure to hop at all the stops, for there will be CANDY to go along with this tea!!

I have a passion for making invitations and all things party-related so I decided to create a Tea-Party themed Bridal Shower Invitation and a matching Thank You Party Favor to match!

The Invitation
It's a tea-bag shaped bridal invitation and I just love it!

The Royal Recipe:
Cricut Winter Frolic cartridge
Grey and White cardstock
Tim Holtz Tiny Attacher
The Twinery Pink Sorbet Twine
Fuschia Satin Ribbon
I-Rock
Fonts used on invitation are: Futura and Lainie Day

The Favor

The Royal Recipe:
Tea Bags
Grey and White cardstock
Scor Board
Fuschia Satin Ribbon
I-Rock
Fonts used on the Favor are: Futura and Lainie Day

For blog candy, I am giving away a Martha Stewart Elegant Ocassions Cake Art cartridge (once I hit 500 followers) which can also be used on your Cricut Create, Expression and Imagine!

To be eligible to win, please follow my blog and comment on this post on what your favorite bridal shower theme is.

Your next stop on the hop is Theresa!

In case you get lost, here is a list of all blog hop participants:
Ellen  http://cardmonkey-business.blogspot.com/
Alex  http://youhadmeatcraft.com/
Jennifer  http://craftycardgallery.blogspot.com/
Nicolette  http://beyondscrapin.blogspot.com/
Jessica  http://customcreationsbyjessica.blogspot.com/
Stacey  http://creatingacraftylife.blogspot.com/
Holly  http://scrappily-everafter.com/
Jacqueline  http://madebyjacqueline.blogspot.com/
Corri  http://buglvr.blogspot.com/
Mandie  http://mandiesscrappin.blogspot.com/
Christel  http://onescrappinsista.blogspot.com/
Nadia  http://nadiasbeautifulmess.blogspot.com/
Theresa  http://www.thescrapbookingqueen.com/
Lori  http://savingmine.blogspot.com/
Michelle  http://queenofmycraftroom.blogspot.com/
Monica  http://scraps2treasure.blogspot.com/
Amanda  http://stellarscraps.blogspot.com/
Brynn  http://flairandfrillscreativity.blogspot.com/
Nikki  http://theglamoroussideofscrapping.blogspot.com/
Elaine  http://expressionsbyelaine.blogspot.com/.blogspot.com/
Gina  http://ginascraftingspot.com/
Shannon  http://purplelionpaper.com/blog
Lisa  http://thecraftsmeowshop.blogspot.com/
Jen  http://jenscraftcorner.com/
Sue  http://susanascorner.blogspot.com/

Mixology Crafts: Cricut Expression 2: Anniversary Edition

Mixology Crafts is giving away a Cricut Expression 2: Anniversary Edition!  Go to http://mixologycrafts.wordpress.com/  to check them out (they are seriously talented!) and for a chance to enter.

Mother's Day Blog Hop

Welcome to the Mother's Day Blog Hop and to my blog! This hop is all about Mother’s Day and a challenge to create anything, but no flowers allowed!

If you have come from Amanda's blog, you are in the right place. If you stumbled upon my blog and want to play along, you can do so by starting at Giselle’s Blog. This hop is a short and sweet one, but full of talented ladies and wonderful inspiration {and giveaways, too}!

I made a Mother's Day card and used butterflies as my inspiration.  

Supplies:

Cricut Paper Lace cartridge (Butterfly overlay and shadow cut @ 5")

Cricut Martha Stewart All Ocassions Cake Art cartridge (Butterfly border cut @ 1.5" on inside of card)

My Mind's Eye "Garden Vignette" paper

White and Black Shimmer Cardstock (Card base is 5.5 x 5.5)

Black Satin Ribbon

Recollections Pearls and Embellishments

Martha Stewart Embossing Powder

Versamark Watermark Ink

ColorBox Chalk Ink

My Creative Time stamps

Close up of some of the details on the card. The pattern paper has script running through it.  I placed pearls in the middle of the butterflies.

I embossed this imagine using Versamark Watermark ink, then embossing with Martha Stewart embossing powder. 

Inside card detail:

Lastly, I'm giving a cartridge once I hit 500 followers.  For a chance to win this cartridge, please follow my blog and comment on this post. One comment per person, per post please!

Thank you for playing along. Your next stop is Patricia!

Here is a list of all participators:
Giselle www.crossmyheartpapercrafts.blogspot.com
Amanda www.myscrappinobsession.com
Nadia www.nadiasbeautifulmess.blogspot.com
Patricia - www.creativediva98.blogspot.com
Lisa www.prettypaperprettyribbons.blogspot.com
Gaby www.sheinksalot.blogspot.com
Carrie www.paperglitterstamps.blogspot.com
Sylvia www.bellascrapbookdesigns.blogspot.com

Disney Pixar Cars {Birthday Banner}

My nephew turned 2 this past weekend and since he is in love with Cars, that was the theme for his birthday, which worked out perfectly for me since I had purchased this cartridge from Michael's when it was on sale. 

As most of you Cricut users know, the Disney cartridges are difficult.  The pieces are small and the layers can get confusing.  My cars are not perfect, however, my nephew loved it and that is what was most important! For this banner, I decided to create homemade rosette's for an extra layer and these were super fun to make!

Supplies:
Cricut Disney Cars cartridge
Cricut Boys Will Be Boys cartridge (for the font)
My Minds Eye Complete Boy paper stack
Recollections cardstock
Navy Blue satin ribbon
Crop A Dile Big Bite

Rosettes are easily created by scoring pieces of paper at every half an inch using a scor board and then accordion folding it.  You can find tutorials on YouTube.

Stay tuned for the rest of my Cricut Cars projects all this week including my very first attempt at the Cricut Cake machine!!!

Think Spring Blog Hop!

Welcome to my blog and the Think Spring Blog Hop hosted by Jessica and Nancy! If you came here from Jennifer at Crafty Card Gallery, then you are in the right place! If you just happened to visit my blog and want to play along, you can do so by clicking here.

The one thing I look forward to the most in the Spring time is having the snow melt and watching the grass grow slowly and turn green again. Now that Springtime has arrived, I wake up to birds chirping and I love it! It puts me in such good spirits! I also look forward to gardening, something I have learned to appreciate.  Which brings me to my project! I decided to create seed packet sliders! It's the perfect little gift and/or favour.

Thyme Organic Seeds

Parsley Organic Seeds

Supplies:
Cricut Freshly Picked cartridge
Martha Stewart Organic Seeds (Parsley and Thyme)
Satin Ribbon
Jillie Bean Soup Twine
Big Bite Crop A Dile (to insert holes at top of slider)
Me and My Big Ideas Paper Stack
Black Gelly Roll Pen (for faux stitching)
Martha Stewart Scor Board

And now, the best part!  For Blog Candy...Once I hit 500 followers, I will be giving away a...

Martha Stewart Crafts Elegant Cake Art Cartridge!!! 

This cartridge can be used with ALL Cricut machines! 

All you have to do is become a follower and comment on this post.  
One comment per person please!  Comments close Monday, April 17, 2011 at 11:59 E.S.T.
I hope you enjoyed my project.  Your next stop on the hop is Jessica.
Here's a list of all participators:

Jessica- http://thecreativestamperspot.blogspot.com/

Nancy-http://blog.fancywithnancy.com/

Erika- http://www.cricutlove1.blogspot.com/

Monica- http://www.stampindaisies.com/

Tanya- http://www.ScrappyScavenger.blogspot.com/ 

Martha ~ http://pattisscrapingtime.blogspot.com/

Linda-http://www.fancyframework.com/

Jenny-http://www.papercutcreations.blogspot.com/

Amanda - http://www.scrapanddash.com/

DoBea-http://www.dobeaalberts.blogspot.com/

jennifer - www.craftycardgallery.blogspot.com

Nadia - www.nadiasbeautifulmess.blogspot.com  (YOU ARE HERE!)

Jessica - www.denimglittercreations.com  (YOUR NEXT STOP!)

Angelica - www.handmadebyangelica.com

Jessica Baker http://thatzuneek.blogspot.com/

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

Alma - http://almabrooksblog.blogspot.com/

Martha - http://pattisscrapingtime.blogspot.com/

Laura - http://www.makinprettythings.com/

Head Over Heels Bridal Shower Card

Another bridal shower card that I created and this is my favourite one! It's soo pretty!

Supplies:
Cricut Tie The Knot cartridge
DCWV All Dressed Up paper stack
Cream and Black Shimmer cardstock
Recollections Pearl embellishment
Black satin ribbon
Foam Squares
Black Gelly Roll Pen
Embossing Ink
Martha Stewart Silver Embossing Powder
Prima Flowers
Scrappy Mom Stamps "Love Notes"
My Pink Stamper "Happiest Moments"

Inside the card:

If you haven't already, be sure to enter my 500 follower giveaway, Im giving my followers an extra chance to win a Martha Stewart cartridge before I hit 500! Click here to follow the instructions and enter!

Easter Eggstravaganza Blog Hop!

Welcome to my Blog and the Easter Eggstravaganza Blog Hop! This blog hop is all about creating something sweet for your Easter celebrations. We hope you find inspirations and plenty of ideas to spice up your holiday :)

I created carrot treat cones to place at all the children's seats for Easter Sunday!

Supplies:
12x12 Orange cardstock
Light and Dark Green tissue paper
Green and White cardstock
Pattern paper
Foam Squares
Tim Holtz Spiced Marmalade Distressing Ink
Cuttlebug (Animal Print Embossing Set)
Stapler
Martha Stewart Fringe Scissors
Cricut Easter 2010 Seasonal Cartridge (for the bunny)
Cricut Mini Monograms (for the cone, scallop and circle)


To create a more "carrot-like" appearance, I embossed the orange cardstock, then rubbed Tim Holtz Spiced Marmalade over the embossing to enhance the texture!

To create the Fringe:
1) Accordion fold 1 piece of tissue paper
2) Staple the bottom of the tissue paper (approx. 1/4 from the bottom)
3) Cut the top of the tissue paper (approx. 1/4 inch from the top)
4) Use fringe scissors to cut the top of the tissue to create a "leaf like" look to resemble the carrot top!


To create the Cones:
Using Cricut Mini Monograms cartridge, select a circle and size it to fit the page.
Cut the circle in half and shape into cone, using adhesive to secure.

Once I hit 500 followers, I will be giving away a...

Martha Stewart Crafts Elegant Cake Art Cartridge!!! 

This cartridge can be used with ALL Cricut machines! 


All you have to do is become a follower and comment on this post.  One comment per person please!

I hope you enjoyed my project. Thank you for visiting my blog. Your next stop is my friend Giselle. 


Here's a list of all blog participants in case you get lost:
Nadia - www.nadiasbeautifulmess.blogspot.com/  (YOU ARE HERE!)
Giselle - www.crossmyheartpapercrafts.blogspot.com/ (next stop!)
Donna - www.donnasdreamworks.blogspot.com/
Yolonda - www.craftyscentiments.blogspot.com/
Jennifer - www.craftycardgallery.blogspot.com
Kim - www.rickettscricuts.blogspot.com/
Damaris - www.latinnydoll.blogspot.com
Melanie - www.inlovewithabug.blogspot.com/
Jazmin - www.JazzysCards.blogspot.com/
Monica (Stampin Daisies) - www.stampindaisies.com
Gabriela - www.sheinksalot.blogspot.com/
Kacee - www.youhadmeatscrap.blogspot.com/
Darla - www.stampingunderdoctorsorders.blogspot.com
Amber - www.pixiperfectcreations.blogspot.com/
Sylvia - www.bellascrapbookdesigns.blogspot.com
Monica F- www.simplycricutting.blogspot.com/
Rebecca - www.creationswithbecka.blogspot.com
Carrie - www.paperglitterstamps.blogspot.com/
Patricia - www.creativediva98.blogspot.com/