Amanda's Crafts and More

Valentine Word Art Altered Canvas

2012-02-11T08:09:00.004-06:00

Hello Hello all my crafty pals is bloggie land!!! Well, Valentine's is right around the corner and I've been busy making some home decor items.. Today, I wanted to share the Valentine Word Art Altered Canvas I created.. I have been drooling over all the fabulous word arts that are out there.. So, I grab my trusty Gypsy and decided to create my own.. I love how this canvas turned out and I am so ready to start working on a Easter one :0)

Supplies I used:

*Gypsy
*Birthday Bash (4-ever)
*Doodlecharms (hearts)
*Gypsy Font (Amore)
*Gypsy Wanderings(True{heart} , my heart)
*Paisley(xoxo, sweetheart, love you)
*Plaintin SchoolBook(Feb 14th)
*Pooh Font (you & me)
*Sesame Street Font(chocolate)
*PK-296 XOXOXOXO A-2 Background Stamp (Peachy Keen)
*12 x 12 canvas
*Patter paper (Glitz)
*Acrylic Paint (black)
*Glitter Paint (black)
*Black glitter tulle
*Large Rhinestones
*Stickles (red)
*Zyron Machine
*Spray Adhesive
*Hot Glue

Challenges:
Fantabulous Cricut -Challenge Me Monday #97 {hearts}
Frosted Designs - Fabulous Friday Challenge! {LOVE}
Whimsical Designs -"Colors Of Love" Whimsical Wednesday Challenge

Thank you so much for taking the time to visit my blog.. Oh, don't forget about my new "Getting Scrappy Challenge" happening Now!

Broke My Tooth (Layout)

2012-02-10T17:38:00.007-06:00

Hey my crafty friends, I finally had some time to make a layout for this weeks "Getting Scrappy Challenge" {which is still going on until Sunday at midnight.. Just click here if you would like to play} and I wanted to share it with all of you.. So, on my layout I used an adorable paper piecing cut file called "My First Tooth Boy" from Designs on Cloud 9 and a sketch from Frosted Designs .. I also had to Peachify my cuts with some fabulous Peachy Keen stamps..I just love how cute this page turned out and I can't wait to get my picture developed to go on this :0)

Here's the picture that will go on this page :0)

Supplies I used:

* "My First Tooth Boy" set ( Designs on Cloud 9)
*SCAL font library for the title
* PK-293 The Cornies Assortment (Peachy Keen)
* "Little Boy" Collection Kit (Echo Park)
*Diamonds and Dots (QuickKuts embossing folder)
*Ink
*White Pen
*Markers (light blue & black)
*Button
*Twine

Challenges:
Frosted Designs -Sketch Along Tuesdays Sketch #34
Craft Junkie Too -T.G.I.F. Linky Party #44

Thank you so much for taking the time to visit my blog.. Oh, don't forget about my new "Getting Scrappy Challenge" happening Now!

"Love" Conversation Hearts Box

2012-02-08T09:21:00.004-06:00

Hey my crafty pals, I am so glad I got the chance to post my project for you today.. It feels like it's been forever since I have posted anything.. Well, there are so many amazingly cute SVG's out here right now.. So, I thought I would blow the dust off of my Silhouette and play with one of them (svg's that is ;0} ).. One of my favorite candies at Valentine is the Conversation Hearts and SVGcuts has a super cute conversation heart box in their Love Me Do SVG Kit... So, I just had to make the box and of course I had to Peachify it with some fabulous Peachy Keen Stamps.. This project was so fun to make and I just love how it turned out :0)

Supplies:

*PKSC-01 Peachy Keen Stamp Club- SUBSCRIPTION (Peachy Keen)
*"Love Me Do" svg kit (SVGcuts )
*"Yours Truly" 6x6 Paper Pads (Echo Park)
*Vellum
*White Pen
*Black Marker
*Ink
*Twinery Twine ( Paper Issues )
*Small Button
*Conversation Heart Candies

Challenges:

Paper Issues -All We Need Is Love link up party
My Craft Spot - Monday Challenge #43 - Valentine's Day
The Pink Elephant - The Pink Elephant-134 Happy 3rd Birthday ELLA!"PINK"

Thank you so much for taking the time to visit my blog.. Oh, don't forget about my new "Getting Scrappy Challenge" happening Now!

Getting Scrappy Challenge

2012-02-05T00:01:00.004-06:00

Welcome all our scrappy friends to a new

First of all, I wanted to thank everyone who participated in my last challenge.. You all did an amazing job on your layouts and really made it hard to pick the Top 3.. Well, if this is your first time joining us "Welcome", this is how the challenge will work.. We will post a new challenge ever other Sunday and we will choose one random winner every other challenge.. So, if you enter both challenges you double your chance to win..

Our winner for the the month of January is:

Suzanne PIpitone

Congrats Suzanne!! Can you please email me at amandascraftsandmore@hotmail.com so I can get your prize to you as soon as possible..

Here are the Top 3 Contenders of January:

Top 3 winners feel free to snag your Top 3 Button (just copy and paste it in your picture gadget)

Sharon C.

Jenny

Michele F.

Your Challenge:

Love of Chocolate
(scrap about chocolate or used chocolate supplies{twine, paper, ribon, ect})

Here are the challenge rules:
*This is a LAYOUT challenge
*Must be a new layout for this challenge
*Must link directly to the project and not just your blog or gallery
*Please use a Cricut or SVG cut somewhere on you layout
* You will have a week to submit your page
*If you don't have a blog just email your pages to : amandascraftsandmore@hotmail.com

Here is this months prize:

$20 Gift Voucher to

Donated by our new sponsor Designs on Cloud 9

Here's my fabulous design teams chocolate inspiration:

Amanda
SVG: "My First Tooth Boy" from our sponsor Designs on Cloud 9
& SCAL font library for the title

Jen
Cricut Cart: From My Kitchen
Plus: Joy's Life Stamps

Lisa
Cricut Carts: Hannah Montana, Celebrate the Seasons, and Storybook
Plus: Joy's Life Stamps

Teresa
Cricut Carts: Doodlecharms, Mickey & Friends Font, and Gypsy Font
Plus: Joy's Life Stamps

Michelle
Cricut Carts:Lacy Labels, Simply Sweet and George and Basic Shapes
Plus: Joy's Life Stamps

Okay, didn't my design team do an amazing job on their layouts??
Now it's your turn to show me yours ... Just link your layouts below..
I can't wait to see your pages and don't forget the most important rule have lots of
Scrappy Fun :0)

Peachy Keen Challenge Day

2012-02-02T23:01:00.000-06:00

Hello hello my crafty friends, I'm so sorry I haven't posted very much this week.. I've been a little busy (okay really busy) taking care of sick kiddos all week, but fingers crossed everyone is on the mend.. So, I am so happy to share my project for the new Peachy Keen Stamps Challenge with you all today!!! This weeks challenge is to create ANY project of your choice using an empty toilet paper roll. If you need some inspiration you should totally head over to the Peachy Keen Stamps Challenge Blog to checkout all the amazing projects my design team sister created..

Okay, with my empty toilet paper roll I decided to create a Valentine treat holder.. I used Peachy Keen's new February Stamp Kit of the Month and the super cute "Cupid's Sting" stamp set.. All the shapes I used to make my adorable little bee were cut with my Cricut(E2).. This treat holder was so fun and easy to make.. I can see my self make more of them for sure :0)

I used tissue paper on the end so they would be easy to open..

Supplies I used:

*Empty Toilet Paper Roll
*PKSC-02 Peachy Keen Stamp Club- 6 month SUBSCRIPTION (Peachy Keen )
*PK-295 Cupid's Sting ( Peachy Keen)
*Just a Note (hearts)
*Cricut Essentials (Circles & Label)
*D'vine Swirls (Cuttlebug embossing folder)
*Scalloped Border Punch (Fiskers)
*Ink
*White Pen
*Markers (black, light pink, & yellow)
*Stickles
*Tissue Paper
*Hot Glue Gun

Challenges:
Decorate To Celebrate! - Challenge #17 -- Valentine's Day Party
Die Cuttin Divas -Challenge #50: Anything Goes
More Than Favors -Wacky Wednesday #64 - Love
My Craft Spot - Monday Challenge - Anything goes!

Thank you so much for taking the time to visit my blog.. Oh, don't forget about my new "Getting Scrappy Challenge" happening This Sunday

Have a Rockin' Birthday!!!

2012-01-28T17:03:00.004-06:00

Hey my crafty pals, I'm sorry I've been MIA the past few days.. I've had a sick little girl on my hands so I've been busy giving her lots of get well cuddles and hugs.. Thankfully, she is feeling much better and I was able to get a card made for one of my son's little school friends birthday.. On my card, I using the new February Stamp Kit of the Month by Peachy Keen .. This set is so super cute and the Peachy Queen really did an amazing job designing these( like always).. If you would like to check out the new February Stamp Kit of the Month I posted a picture of it below my project :0)

Isn't this set just the cutest!! If you would like to see the awesome add-on stamps Kathy also created to match this kit or the new February "Peachy Pick" Kit that contains everything you need to start creating your St Patty's Day greetings.. Just click HERE!

Here's what I used:

*Gypsy (for welding my stars)
*Birthday Bash (Stars & Fox)
*PKSC-02 Peachy Keen Stamp Club- 6 month SUBSCRIPTION (Peachy Keen )
*"Party Time" Pattern Paper (My Mind's Eye)
*Ink
*White Pen
*Black & Silver Marker

Challenges:
CARDZ TV - Cardz TV Challenge #4 "It's a Guy Thing"
My Craft Spot - Monday Challenge # 42 - Let's hear it for the boys!

Thank you so much for taking the time to visit my blog.. Oh, don't forget about my new"Getting Scrappy Challenge" happening Right Now

Valentine Treat Box Card {Angelica's Blog Hop Winner}

2012-01-24T00:05:00.002-06:00

Hello my crafty pals, I have a really fun project to share with you today, but before I show you my project I would like to announce the winner from Angelica's Birthday Blog Hop!!! Okay,I would like to thank everyone for stopping by and leave such sweet comments I really enjoyed reading them all.. Now, the randomly picked winner is...

Gabriela Sandoval said...Love your card, it's too cute.Gabriela

Congrats Gabriela!!! I will be contacting you today :0)

So, now for my project I found an awesome tutorial on Slitcoaststampers for these really cute "Treat Box Cards".. Just click HERE if your would like to see the tutorial.. I decided to make my card for Valentine's and use the new super cute "Cupid's Sting" stamp set by Peachy Keen.. I love this card it was so fun to make and I will be making more of them for sure :0)

Oh, make sure you stop by the Peachy Keen Blog there are lots of fun things going on right now.. There's a Pocket Challenge with a chance to win ca-ute St. Patty's themed stamp set.. Also, there are so fabulous previews of the NEW Peachy Keen Stamp Kit of the Month and a NEW Peachy Picks Kit coming out!

Here's what I used:

*PK-295 Cupid's Sting ( Peachy Keen)
*Valentine Pattern Paper (Target $1 section)
*Vellum
*Markers
*Colored Pencils
*Ink
*Small Scalloped Decorative Scissors
*Ribbon
*Stickles
*Staples
*Pop Dots
*Candy Conversation Hearts

Challenges:
Frosted Designs - Fabulous Friday Challenge "vellum, acrylic, or transparency"
Peachy Keen Stamps Challenge - Peachy Challenge 01 :: Pockets

Thank you so much for taking the time to visit my blog.. Oh, don't forget about my new"Getting Scrappy Challenge" happening Right Now

It's Angelica's Party Hop (SURPRISE!)

2012-01-22T00:03:00.002-06:00

If you're looking for my "Getting Scrappy Challenge" click HERE..

Happy Birthday Angelica!!

SURPRISE, the Peachy Keen Design Team (past & present) and the Market Street Stamps design team has come together to celebrate the birthday of the amazing and very talented Angelica!! We hope that this is a wonderful birthday surprise for her and along this hop you will find tons of inspiring birthday projects.. So, if you are just arriving from the very fabulous Kathy's Blog then you're on the right track.. Yet if this is you first stop, please head over to Kathy's Blog were all the partying begins :0)..

Well, here's my birthday project :0)

What's a hop with out a giveaway?? So here's what's up for grabs:

PK-494 Everyday Character Face Parts 4" to 5"

So, for this giveaway leave a comment and a way to contact you on this post... On Tuesday the 24th I will randomly draw a winner..

Thanks for stopping by, but now it's time for me to send you on your way... The party continues at the very talented and also fabulousAmy's Blog.. Here's the line up in case you loose your way :0)

Kathy-http://www.peachykeenstamps-kathy.blogspot.com/

Amanda-http://amandascraftsandmore.blogspot.com/

Amy Crockett- http://www.scrappingmommy.com/

Cristina Garcia- http://www.craftingwithcristina.com/

Lauren Brewer http://www.laurenscreative.com/

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

Raven Baca- http://www.Love4stamps.blogspot.com/

Jennie Garcia http://earthyscrap.blogspot.com/

Heather Hoffman - http://housesbuiltofcards.blogspot.com/

Lorie Souther- http://thethinkinspot.blogspot.com/

Stephanie Muzzulin- http://www.handmade75.blogspot.com/

Erin Schreiner - http://www.erinleecreative.com/

Brenda Weaver- http://www.sweetpapertreats.com/

Michelle Criswell- http://www.scrappinwithmybug.com

Michele Gross- http://studiomsg.blogspot.com/

Leanne Garner - http://www.createdbyleanne.blogspot.com/

Tifany DeGough - http://inkblotsbytrd.blogspot.com/

Samantha Casey- http://samanthacasey.blogspot.com/

Nikki Foraker- http://scrappinnavywife.blogspot.com/

Heidi Anne Giebel - http://gotscraps.blogspot.com

Glorajean Beardall - http://www.glorascrafts.blogspot.com

Vivienne Holden - http://www.craftinghaven.blogspot.com/

Janice Wilson http://stampingwithjanice.blogspot.com/

Saundra Rega http://luvscrappingtogether.blogspot.com/

Julie Day - www.daydesigns.blogspot.com

Lisa Buttafuoco - http://our2angelsinheaven.blogspot.com/

Kristi Bennett - www.littlepapersprinkles.blogspot.com

Mel Haas- http://doxiemeldesigns.blogspot.com/

Stephanie Washburn- http://sweetstephcardcreations.blogspot.com/

Kim Score -http://www.paperpunchaddiction.com/

Emma Aguilar -http://www.creativetimeforme.com/

Thank you so much for taking the time to visit my blog.. Oh, don't forget about my new"Getting Scrappy Challenge" happening Right Now

Getting Scrappy Challenge

2012-01-22T00:02:00.001-06:00

Welcome all our scrappy friends to a new

First of all, I wanted to thank everyone who participated in my last challenge.. We had an awesome first challenge & you all did an amazing job on your layouts.. Well, if this is your first time joining us "Welcome", this is how the challenge will work.. We will post a new challenge ever other Sunday and we will choose one random winner every other challenge.. So, if you enter both challenges you double your chance to win..

Your Challenge:

Flurries of Fun
(winter or snow layout)

Yummy Puns Stamps Set

Donated by our new sponsor:

Here's the design teams & my take on the challenge:

Amanda
Cricut Carts: Paper Doll Dress Up, Everyday Paper Dolls,
Learning Curve, Baby Steps, Christmas, Gypsy Wanderings

Plus, Joy's Life stamps

Jen
SVG: A retired set from SVGcuts &
SCAL font library for the title

Lisa
Cricut Carts: Snow Friends, When It's Cold Outside,
Cuttin' Up, and Song Bird
Michelle
Cricut Carts: Create a Critter & Simply Sweet

Teresa
Cricut Carts: Everyday Paper Doll Dress Up, Winnie the Pooh,
& Doodletype

Okay,we showed you our layouts.. Now it's your turn to show us yours ...
Just link your layouts below..I can't wait to see your pages and don't forget
the most important rule have lots of Scrappy Fun :0)

Stirring up Snow Much Fun

2012-01-22T00:01:00.004-06:00

Hey my craft friends, in this post I am sharing a closer look at my layout for my "Getting Scrappy Challenge".. The theme for my newest challenge is "Flurries of Fun"(create a winter/ snow layout).. So, for my page I decided to scrap about my two kiddos making some snow ice cream.. This was such a fun activity to do with them.. The design of my layout is from a PageMaps sketch, and i just love how this page turned out :0)

Here's the sketch I used

Here's what I used:

*Gypsy
*Paper Doll Dress Up (bowl)
*Everyday Paper Dolls (spoons)
*Christmas (snowflakes)
*Gypsy Wanderings(heart that's on the bowl)
*Learning Curve (title)
*Baby Steps (title)
*"Snow Day" by Pink Paislee ( Paper Issues )
*PK-293 The Cornies Assortment (Peachy Keen)
*"Yummy Puns Stamps" ( Joy's Life)
*Ink
*White Pen
*1" Circle Punch
*Stickles
*Alcohol Ink Mist (homemade)
*Small Heart Buttons
*Ric Rac
*Twinery Twine ( Paper Issues )

Challenges:
PageMaps - CHAW12 sketch contest
Fantabulous Cricut -Challenge Me Monday #94 Snow Fun
StuckOnUSketches -Winter Fun-Die Cut challenge
Whimsical Designs - "Anything Goes" Whimsical Wednesday Challenge
DYSU Challenge Blog -DYSU #55 PATTERNED PAPER

Thank you so much for taking the time to visit my blog.. Oh, don't forget about my new "Getting Scrappy Challenge" happening Right Now :0)

Have a Ball

2012-01-18T06:00:00.000-06:00

Hey my crafty pals, I have a cute birthday card to share with you today.. I decided to play with my Silhouette on this card because I bought an adorable SVG set from Designs on Cloud 9 .. I just love this SVG set and of course I had to some fun Peachy Keen face stamps to my snow balls :0)

Here's the supplies I used:

*"Snow Balls 4 Sale" SVG set ( Designs on Cloud 9)
*PK-293 The Cornies Assortment (Peachy Keen)
*"Splashtastic Summer" stamp set ( *Getting Cricky with K Andrew* )
*Ink
*Polka Dots & Distressed Stripes (Cuttlebug embossing folders)
*Small Brads
*Markers (black & blue)
*Small Heart Punch
*Stitch Stencil
*Ribbon
*Pop Dots

Challenges:
*Getting Cricky with K Andrew* - Simply Sunday Challenge - Let it Snow/Use Embossing!
My Craft Spot -Monday Challenge #41 - Snow much fun!

Thank you so much for taking the time to visit my blog.. Oh, don't forget the "Peachy Keen Kickoff Linky Party" that's going on Right Now and there will be a new"Getting Scrappy Challenge" this Sunday :0)

Valentine Wood Doll

2012-01-16T06:01:00.006-06:00

Hey all my crafty friends, today I am so super excited to be sharing my Peachy Keen project with all of you... So, for my project today I decided to create an adorable Valentine Wood Doll.. I came across this idea on Pinterest ( the original project can from the "Going Sew Crazy" blog).. I changed up the design of the doll a bit and of course I Peachified her sweet face using the New January Stamp Kit of the Month.. I just love how my doll turned out and I really hope you like her too :0)

Here's a photo tutorial on how I put the doll together

Here are the supplies I used:

*PKSC-01 Peachy Keen Stamp Club- SUBSCRIPTION (Peachy Keen)
*Wood Dowel Cap (1 1/2")
*Wood Toy Wheel (2" x 5/8")
*Wood Dowel (3/16" x 6")
*Wood heart (1 1/2")
*Pipe Cleaner (flesh colored)
*Fabric (cut in a 6" circle)
*Acrylic Paint (flesh, black, white, hot pink & black glitter)
* Ink (black & bright pink)
*White Pen
*Copic Markers (BG02 New Blue & RV 02Sugared Almond Pink)
*Ribbon
*Twinery Twine ( Paper Issues )
*Foam Sheet
*Hot Glue Gun

Challenges:

Frosted Designs -Fabulous Friday Challenge - Paint!
Paper Issues - All We Need Is Love linky party

Thank you so much for taking the time to visit my blog.. Oh, don't forget there will be a new"Getting Scrappy Challenge" this Sunday :0)

A Simple Country Birthday Card

2012-01-14T12:18:00.003-06:00

Hello all my crafty pals, I wanted to stop in real quick today and share this simple country birthday card I made for my dad.. My dad always gives my kiddos rides on his tractor and when I saw this cute tractor on "Pop-up Neighborhood cartridge" I just had to us it.. I really love how this card turned out and I hope you do too :0)

Here's the supplies I used:

*Pop-up Neighborhood (tractor)
*Cricut Essentials(label)
*Father and Son Stamp Set ( Joy's Life)
*Harvest Market 6 x 6 Tiny Tablet (Lily bee Design)
*Ink
*Small Brads
*Pop Dots

Challenges:
Fantabulous Cricut -Challenge Me Monday #93 Man Time

Thank you so much for taking the time to visit my blog.. Oh, don't forget about my new "Getting Scrappy Challenge" happening Right Now :0)

Peachy Keen Linky Party

2012-01-13T10:00:00.001-06:00

Hey my crafty friend, I hope your having a Fabulous Friday... Well, I have a fun Peachy Keen project for you...This would be a Peachy Keen Stamps Challenge project but there isn't a challenge today.. Don't get to sad just yet in stead of a challenge they're having an awesome Linky Party... OMG I just love linky parties!! So, if you love linky parties too make sure to stop by HERE and link up your Peach-ified projects :0)..

Okay for my project, I'm showcasing the Fabulous New January Stamp Kit of the Month.. This is such fun stamp set to work with and The Peachy Queen really did a fantastic job on this set (like she always does with all her sets) .. So, the project I decided to create is a Valentine gift set.. The set includes a vintage style gift bag with a matching note made and xo chocolates of coarse :0)

the supplies I used:

*PKSC-01 Peachy Keen Stamp Club- SUBSCRIPTION (Peachy Keen)
*PK-296 XOXOXOXO A-2 Background Stamp (Peachy Keen)
*PK-295 Cupid's Sting (Peachy Keen)
*Pattern Paper (My Mind's Eye & DCWV)
*Kraft & Pink Card Stock
*Markers
*Colored Pencils
*Ink
*Paper Ribbon
*Scalloped Border Punch (Fiskers)
*Twine
*Stickles
*Large Pearls
*Pop Dots
*Note Pad
*Hershey's Nuggets

Thank you so much for taking the time to visit my blog.. Oh, don't forget about my new "Getting Scrappy Challenge" happening Right Now :0)

Peachy Keen Jan. SOTM Bookmark

2012-01-09T15:08:00.000-06:00

Hey my crafty pals, I hope you week is starting out great.. Well, I have some new Peachy Keen goodies to share with you today.. So, have you heard about the new Peachy Keen Stamp Kit of the Month and Peachy Picks Clubs.. OMG, totally need to heard over and to the Peachy Keen Blog to find out all the Club details..

So, for my project today I decided to create a vintage style bookmark.. I used the Stamp Kit of the Month..This kit includes a8.5x11" stamp set with at least 4-5 stampable images (this kit contains hearts in two different sizes, cherubs, and an angel).. Plus, there are sentiments and faces that coordinate PERFECTLY with the images.. I just love how the little cherub peeks out of the book at you :0)

Here's a pic of her peeking over the page :0)

This is a close up look at how I popped her up
so she will hook on to you page..

The supplies I used :

*PKSC-01 Peachy Keen Stamp Club- SUBSCRIPTION (Peachy Keen)
*PK-296 XOXOXOXO A-2 Background Stamp (Peachy Keen)
*White & Kraft Cardstock
*Scrap Pattern Paper
*Ink
*White Pen
*Alcohol Ink Mist (homemade)
*White Puffy Paint
*Fine Glitter (Martha Stewart)
*Stickles
*Heart Rhinestone
*Sewing Machine (for stitching)
*Pop Dot

Challanges:
The Pink Elephant - Hearts
Whimsical Designs -"On The Edge" Whimsical Wednesday Challenge

Thank you so much for taking the time to visit my blog.. Oh, don't forget about my new "Getting Scrappy Challenge" happening Right Now :0)

Getting Scrappy Challenge

2012-01-08T02:01:00.000-06:00

Welcome all our scrappy friends to a new year of

Well, this weeks challenge is full of all new things.. We have a new super fun challenge blinkies (thanks to the very talented Dardi), my fabulous new design team, and a new challenge for you of course :0).. Well, if this is your first time joining us "Welcome", this is how the challenge will work.. We will post a new challenge ever other Sunday and we will choose one random winner every other challenge.. So, if you enter both challenges you double your chance to win..

Your Challenge:

Anything Goes

Yummy Puns Stamps Set

Donated by our new sponsor:

Here's the design teams & my take on the challenge:

Amanda

SVG: Summer Treats(Lettering Delights) & SCAL font library for the title
Plus, Joy's Life stamps

Jen

Cricut Cart: B is for Boy (Cricut LIte)
Plus a SVG file for the clouds

Lisa

Cricut Cart: Easter Seasonal

Michelle
Cricut Cart: Lacy Labels

Teresa
Cricut Carts: Plantin SchoolBook, Gypsy Font, & Storybook

Okay, didn't my design team do an amazing job on their layouts?? Now it's your
turn to show me yours ... Just link your layouts below..
I can't wait to see your pages and don't forget the most important rule have lots of
Scrappy Fun :0)

Life's Sweet Moments

2012-01-08T02:00:00.000-06:00

Hey my crafty friends, I thought I would give you a closer look at the layout I created for my new "Getting Scrappy Challenge" ... If you haven't seen my newest Scrapbook Challenge just click HERE... This page was so much fun to make.. I used a fun cup SVG from Lettering Delights .. I also had to add some super cute Peachy Keen) face stamps and a fun Joy's Life sentiment stamp.. The design of my layout came from a fabulous sketch that I found on Erin's blog DCWV Diary -.. So, here are some more pics of my page :0)

Here's the Sketch I used :0)

Supplies I used:

*Summer Treats SVG Set ( Lettering Delights )
*PK-642 Boy Mates Assortment & PK-500 Snow Cuties Face Assortment (Peachy Keen)
*"Yummy Puns Stamps" ( Joy's Life)
*SCAL Font Library (for my title)
* "Berry Street Farmer's Market" Paper Pack (DCWV)
*Ink
*Alcohol Ink Mist (homemade)
*Loopty Loop Border Punch (Martha Stewart)
*Twine
*Buttons
*Pop Dots

Challenge:
DCWV Diary -January: Stack-a-holic Template Challenge

Thank you so much for taking the time to visit my blog.. Oh, don't forget about my new "Getting Scrappy Challenge" happening Right Now :0)

Introducing the New Getting Scrappy Design Team!!!

2012-01-07T02:50:00.000-06:00

Well, before I introduce you to my new talented design team .. I would like to thanks everyone who took the time to apply for my team.. I truly feel very honored that all of you would want to be on my little challenge design team.. I really enjoyed see everyone's unique scrapbooking style and I wish could have picked everyone.. Hope you all will participate in my up coming challenges and consider applying again for my next design term in June.. Okay, I hope you all will stop by these lovey ladies blogs and give a warm welcome.. So here is the new and very first....

Getting Scrappy Design Team Members

Lisa
Lisa's Creative Niche

Jen
Jen's Craft Corner

Teresa
Scrappin' T Place

Michelle

Scrappin' For Kenzie

Thank you so much for taking the time to visit my blog.. Oh, don't forget there will be a new"Getting Scrappy Challenge" up Tomorrow and the design team ladies
will be sharing their very first challenge layouts with all of you :0)

Happy Birthday Football

2012-01-05T16:28:00.000-06:00

Hey there my crafty pals, I wanted to share a fun birthday card I made for a friends little boy.. I just got the Martha Stewart Birthday Cake Art cartridge and I just love the images on this cartridge.. So, with my new Birthday Cake cart I created an adorable football shaped card. I just love how this card turned out :0)...

The supplies I used:

*Gypsy
*Martha Stewart Birthday Cake Art(Football)
*PK-487 In Stitches 1 1/8" face stamps (Peachy Keen)
*Father and Son Stamp Set ( Joy's Life)
*Ink
*Gold Embossing Powder
*Heat Gun
* White Pen
*Copic Marker (brown)

My Creative Time - Throwback Thursday Challenge ~ SPORTS CHALLENGE

Thank you so much for taking the time to visit my blog.. Oh, don't forget I will be announcing my Fabulous "Getting Scrappy Challenge Design Team ""this Saturday and there will be a new"Getting Scrappy Challenge" this Sunday :0)

Woo hoo, I made the Team!!!

2012-01-03T18:07:00.000-06:00

I have some super exciting news want to share with all of you.. I made the
Peachy Keen Design Team!!!!!
Omg, I can't even believe it!!! I am super excited to be working for such an amazing company, and working with such an amazing talented group of crafters.. I feel so honored to have been chosen and I look forward to a PEACH-TASTIC 2012.. Well, I had to create a peachy keen project real quick to celebrate.. I hope you like it :0)

The cute little faces on my marshmallows are from Skip the Elf stamp set..

I hope you will head over to the Peachy Keen Blog
and check out the other super talented design team members...

Thank you so much for taking the time to visit my blog.. Oh, don't forget there will be a new"Getting Scrappy Challenge" this Sunday :0)

Snowman Treat Can

2012-01-02T07:37:00.000-06:00

Happy New Years my crafty friends!! I have been making the super hard decisions of picking a design team the past few days.. To all those who applied, thank you so very much for wanting to be on my design team it really means a lot to me.. I really wish I could pick everyone, but I did decide to have 4 design team members instead of 3.. So, keep an eye on your emails because I will be sending out emails letting you know if you made it out not..

Okay enough talking, lets get to the fun crafty project I wanted to share with you today.. I created these super cute snowman treat cans for my sons teachers.. I found my little paint cans at target for $1 ( I just love Targets dollar section), and I filled them with a store bought popcorn/cookies mix.. I just love how cute these turned out and they were really simple to make :0)

The supplies I used:

*Hello Kitty Greetings (snowman)
*"Wintery Puns " stamps ( Joy's Life)
*Large Snowflake Border Punch (Martha Stewart)
*Small Snowflake Punch (studio G)
*Scallop Decorative Scissors
*Ink
*White Pen
*Black Marker
*Stickles
*Twine
*Small Paint Cans (Target)
* Popcorn/Cookie Mix

Challenge :
My Craft Spot - Monday Challenge #39 - Winter Wonderland

Thank you so much for taking the time to visit my blog.. Oh, don't forget there will be a new"Getting Scrappy Challenge" this Sunday :0)

Favorite Projects of 2011

2011-12-30T09:34:00.000-06:00

Well, this is the last post of my favorites of 2011 and I'm sharing all my favorite crafty projects with you today.. I hope you all like my 2011 crafty favorites as much as i do :0)

Thank you so much for taking the time to visit my blog.. Oh, don't forget about my "Getting Scrappy Challenge" Design Team Call going on RIGHT NOW.. For the details Click HERE!!

Favorite Layouts of 2011

2011-12-29T09:24:00.000-06:00

Hello my crafty friends in bloggie land, I am back today to share with you my favorite layouts of 2011.. I had so many it was really hard to choose just a few (so I chose 12, lol) .. I hope you love these as much as I do :0)

Thank you so much for taking the time to visit my blog.. Oh, don't forget about my "Getting Scrappy Challenge" Design Team Call going on RIGHT NOW(you have until January 1st)... For the details Click HERE!!

Favorite Cards of 2011

2011-12-28T10:34:00.000-06:00

Hey my crafty pals, I have been busy enjoying some family time since my son is out for Christmas break and also getting a little crafting done (when I can sneak away, lol), too.. Well, I have received so many amazing design team applications so far and let me tell you it's going to be so hard for me to choose.. If you haven't applied for my Scrapbooking Challenge Design Team ,but want to you still have until January 1st.. Just click HERE for all the design team details...

Okay, let get to my post for today.. At the end of the year I always like to reflect on the projects I made over this last year and post a few of my favorites.. So, here are some of my favorite cards from this year :0)

Check out my " ROCKTASTIC" post HERE

Check out my "A+ Teacher" post HERE

Check out my "Too Cute To Be Scary" post Here

Check my "Howdy Partner" post Here

Check out my "Cooking up a Happy Birthday" post HERE

Check out my "Love My Bug" post HERE

Check out my "Great Birthday, Matey" post HERE

Check out my "Celebrate Today" post HERE

Thank you so much for taking the time to visit my blog.. Oh, don't forget about my "Getting Scrappy Challenge" Design Team Call going on RIGHT NOW.. For the details Click HERE!!

Merry Christmas and my last Christmas Card

2011-12-24T07:45:00.000-06:00

Merry Christmas Eve My Crafty Friends!!!

Well, I will not be posting tomorrow, because it's CHRISTMAS!!!! So, I will be enjoying all the special moments of this wonderful holiday with my family... Hope that all of you crafty friends that celebrate Christmas have a wonderful day filled with love and laughter.. Here's a picture collage of some of the fun things our Elf Elmer did this Christmas ( we love when he visits us) :

So, I did want to share the last Christmas cards I made for my neighbors.. I was going try to have a video but time just got away from me, sorry.. I used the awesome glitter technique that I learn from my talented bloggie friend Ruthie from the September Ninth blog on this card as well( I told you I would be making more projects with this technique, lol) .. If you missed my first glitter technique card were I share a link to Ruthie's fabulous glitter technique video.. Well, then just click HERE to check it out.. I just love how elegant this card turned out :0)

Supplies used:

*Joys of the Season (Sleigh & Oval)
*"Have a Cool Yule" stamp set ( Crafty Sprouts )
*Reindeer pattern paper( from Hobby Lobby)
*Xyron
*Glitter (Martha Stewart)
*Paper Poinsettia's (from Michael's)
*Ink
*Button
*Twine (from Trendy Twine )
*Stickles

Thank you so much for taking the time to visit my blog.. Oh, don't forget about my "Getting Scrappy Challenge" Design Team Call going on RIGHT NOW.. For the details Click HERE!!

Merry Christmas Mice

2011-12-22T01:08:00.000-06:00

Hello my crafty friends, first off I would like to say" WOW, I've received some awesome Design team applications so far!!". You guy aren't going to make choosing easy on me.. If you haven't applied yet you have until January 1st to do so..

Well, I have a quick and super cute Christmas card to share with all of you.. On my mice I decided to try this awesome glitter technique that I learn from my talented bloggie friend Ruthie from the September Ninth blog.. Take a look at her glitter technique video HERE.. This was such a fun card to make and I'm sure you will be seeing more projects with this glitter technique from me :0)

Supplies used:

*Winter Frolic (mice)
*Cricut American Alphabet ( Scalloped shape )
*"Wintery Puns " stamps ( Joy's Life)
*Snowy Day Collection 6x6 pad (Crate Paper)
*Xyron machine
*Glitter (Martha Stewart)
*Ink
*Bron Marker
*Brown Pearls
*Hole Punch (for their noses)
*Twine

Challenge:
Robin's Creative Cottage - Link Up Party
Craft Junkie Too - T.G.I.F. Linky Party #37

Thank you so much for taking the time to visit my blog.. Oh, don't forget about my "Getting Scrappy Challenge" Design Team Call going on RIGHT NOW.. For the details Click HERE!!

Present Gift Card Pouch

2011-12-20T15:56:00.000-06:00

Hey there my friends in bloggie land, I have a really quick project for you today.. This is a fun way to give gift cards or cash as a present.. I saw this idea on another blog but can't remember were, sorry.. To make this pouch you need to use a very simple shape that you can cut out big enough to fit your gift (money or gift card) and a yummy candy or two.. I love how my pouch turned out and will be making more of these for sure :0)

Supplies I used:

*Joys of the Season (Presents & tag)
*"Wintery Puns " stamps ( Joy's Life)
*Pattern Paper (the Paper Studio)
*Ink
*Black Marker
*Stickles
*Sewing Machine
*Gift Card
*Candy

Challenge:
Fantabulous Cricut -#91 – Trimming with a Tag

Thank you so much for taking the time to visit my blog.. Oh, don't forget about my "Getting Scrappy Challenge" Design Team Call going on RIGHT NOW.. For the details Click HERE!!

Getting Scrappy Challenge Design Team Call

2011-12-19T12:53:00.000-06:00

Welcome all our scrappy friends to

Well, I sorry for posting this so late.. I came down sick this weekend(AGAIN GRRR) and I just wasn't able to post on Sunday.. I do have so exciting news to share with all you fabulous scrappers, I am hold my very first DESIGN TEAM CALL !!!! I am looking for 2- 3 Scrappy Diva's to join my team , and here are all the design team details:

I'm looking for someone who:

*is passionate about Scrapbooking and can create a layout every other week
*uses Cricut Cuts or SVG's (let me know which one you use)
*has an active blog
*is a team player
*is willing to leave feed back on challenge entries
*is a US resident (Sorry, all my fabulous out of country scrappers)

Benefits of being a DT member:

*Occasional crafty goodies from sponsors
*blog exposure (on my blog and on my facebook page)
*DT badge to display on your blog

If this sound like something you're interested in then send :

* tell me a little about your self
* 2 of your favorite layouts
* your blog address
to me at: amandascraftsandmore(at)hotmail(dot)com

You have until January 1st and I will announce the new team members on January 8th!

....................................................................................................................................................................

Okay, I wanted to thank everyone for entering their amazing layouts in last weeks challenge and like always you guys make it so hard to picking the Top 3 ... I also wanted to say" I'm so sorry for not commenting on all of your layouts from this last week" ( but I have seen them all).. I have been sick and busy with Christmas which hasn't left me with much time to be on the computer. I also wanted to let you know that with the Design Team call going on I will not be hosting a challenge this week, but I will be starting the New Year with a new challenge, new Design Team, and a new Sponsor (on January 8th)!! So, since there's no challenge today lets get to our December winner and the Top 3 Scrappy Contenders..

Our winner for the the month of December is:

Scrappin Dhilly

Congrats Scrappin Dhilly !! Can you please email me at amandascraftsandmore@hotmail.com so I can get your prize to you as soon as possible..

Here are the Top 3 Contenders of December:

Top 3 winners feel free to snag your Top 3 Button (just copy and paste it in your picture gadget)

Suzanne PIpitone

Shorty Creations

Heather P

Well, thank you all so much for "Getting Scrappy" with me in 2011 and I hope you all will join me again in the Fabulous New Year 2012!!

Christmas Crackers

2011-12-17T21:34:00.000-06:00

Hello my crafty friends, I am so excited to share my project with you today.. I celebrated Christmas with my husbands family today and some of the kids only wanted money for Christmas (what's the fun in that).. So, I saw this super cute idea to make crackers from Prove Craft spokesperson Jinger Adams { Click HERE if you would like to see Jinger show you how to make these fun gifts} and I just had to make some adorable Christmas ones {with money & candy in them of coarse}.. :0)

Supplies I used:

*Empty Toilet Paper Roll
*Cracker Components bought from Olde English Crackers (to make the crackers POP open)
*Speaking Of Winter cartridge
*"Have a Cool Yule" stamp set ( Crafty Sprouts )
*Everyday Character Face Parts and More Stamps (Peachy Keen )
*Tissue Paper
*Christmas Pattern paper
*Snowflake Border Punch (Martha Stewart)
*Ink
*Ribbon
*Bakers Twine
*Rhinestones
*Hot Glue Gun (Imaginisce)

Challenges:
Frosted Designs -Fabulous Friday Challenge - Ribbon!
Peachy Keen Community Challenge- holiday wrapping projects with Peachy Keen Stamps
The Paper Variety - *Anything Goes*

Thank you so much for taking the time to visit my blog.. Oh, make sure you stop by for some exciting "Getting Scrappy Challenge" news on Sunday :0)

Snowman Gift Tags (Guest Designer for Crafty Sprouts )

2011-12-16T13:56:00.000-06:00

Hey all my crafty pals in bloggie land, I hope you all are having a fabulous day.. Well, it's my guest designer day for Crafty Sprouts and we were asked use the photo from the Photo Op Challenge as inspiration for our projects.. So, I decided to create some adorable gift tags for my Christmas gifts.. I used Crafty Sprouts "Have a Cool Yule" stamp set( one of my favs by the way), because it has some fabulous "To:" and "From:" stamps on it.. I love how cute these turned out and I can't believe how easily they went together :0)

Here's the Photo Op Challenge picture I used as inspiration:

If you would like to join Crafty Sprouts Photo Op Challenge click HERE..

Supplies I used:

*Gypsy
*Winter Frolic ( tag)
*Paper Doll Dress Up (hat)
*"Have a Cool Yule" stamp set ( Crafty Sprouts )
*"Snow Cuties" assort. face stamps (Peachy Keen )
*Ink
*1" Circle Punch
*Small Snow Flake Punch
*Stickles
*White Puffy Paint
*Bakers Twine

Challenges:
Bitten by the Bug 2 - Winter Frolic Tag
Blog Quick Quotes - Friday Challenge #10 - Tags
The ABC Challenge -ABC Challenge - F for....... Frosty
Whimsical Designs - Tim inspired tags..or any Christmas tags that you have made
Peachy Keen Stamps Challenge - Sketch Challenge 67 - Designers' Choice

Thank you so much for taking the time to visit my blog.. Oh, make sure you stop by for some exciting "Getting Scrappy Challenge" news on Sunday :0)

Some "Holiday TrEATS"

2011-12-13T14:40:00.000-06:00

Hey my crafty friends, I feel like I haven't posted in forever.. It's just been crazy around my house with everyone getting over being sick, my birthday, and just all the Christmas things of course.. Well, today my kiddos had a lot of Christmas things going on {my daughter had her dance class Christmas party and it was my son's snack day at school} and I wanted to share with all of you what I made.. So, the first things I created were some Christmas Hello Kitty goodie bags for the girls in my daughter's class.. Then,the second things I made were these super cute and easy reindeer cookies for both kids classes :0)

Supplies used:

*"Hello Kitty Greetings" Cartridge
*"Wintery Puns " stamps ( Joy's Life)
*"Blue Stitch Swirls" pattern paper (the Paper Studio
*Ink
*Black Marker
*White Pen
*Small Snowflake Punch (Studio G)
*Stickles
*Ribbon
* Plastic baggies
*Mittens
*Stamps
*M&M's

Supplies used:

* Sugar Cookies(store bought dough or homemade)
*Butter Cream (store bought or homemade)
*M&M's
*100 calorie pack fudge dipped pretzels (found on the snack food isle)

Challenges:
Celebrate the Occasion - Challenge #43 Christmas no red
Frosted Designs - Fabulous Friday Challenge - Glitter!
Fantabulous Cricut -Challenge Me Monday #90 Ribbon
Robin's Creative Cottage - RCC Challenge #2 "Holiday Treat Packaging"

Thank you so much for taking the time to visit my blog.. Oh, make sure you stop by for some exciting "Getting Scrappy Challenge" news on Sunday :0)

Be Jolly By Golly (Crafty Sprouts Guest Designer)

2011-12-09T08:47:00.000-06:00

Hi my crafty pals, I hope you are having a wonderful Friday.. Well, it's my Crafty Sprouts Guest Designer Day, and I am so excited to share my project with all of you.. Erika is having a really fun Photo Op Challenge going on right now.. So for my project this week, I was asked to design a project using the0 photo from the Photo Op Challenge as inspiration, and a super cute Bugaboo Stamp.. I just love how sassy this card turned out :0)

Supplies I used:

*Ruby Christmas- ornaments digi ( Bugaboo Stamps)
*"Have a Cool Yule" stamp set ( Crafty Sprouts )
*Markers
*Colored Pencils
*White Pen
*Ink
*Tinsel Ribbon
*Embroidery Floss
*A Button
*Stickles

Challenges:
Peachy Keen Stamps :: Sketch Challenge 66
Robin's Creative Cottage -Ribbons and Bows
Tuesday Throwdown #77-"Celebrate the Season"
"Winter Fun" Whimsical Designs Challenge
Cardz TV Challenge #2 "Crafty Christmas"

Thank you so much for taking the time to visit my blog.. Oh, don't forget the new"Getting Scrappy Challenge"is going on Right Now:0)

Christmas Lists

2011-12-08T09:53:00.000-06:00

Hello my crafty friends, I am still not feeling my best, but I just had to share these adorable Christmas lists I made for my kiddos.. My kids are to young to write their list so I thought this would be a fun way for them to make their list.. I found this idea on Pinterest but I changed it up a bit :0)

Here is the project I found on Pinterest:

Here's the supplies I used..

*Small Piece of Wood
*Acrylic Paint
*Spray Paint( clear & white)
*Tear Drop Cricut Cart.
*Vinyl ( EAD Designs )
*Ribbon
*Glitter Tulle
*Stapler
*Cloths pens

Challenge:
EAD Designs Blog - December Customer Showcase

Thank you so much for taking the time to visit my blog.. Oh, don't forget the new"Getting Scrappy Challenge"is going on Right Now:0)

"Here We Come a Caroling" Blog Hop Winner

2011-12-07T10:55:00.000-06:00

I am so sorry my crafty friends, I have been sick and just haven't been able to post this week.. I'm not 100% well but I'm getting there.. Well, before I show you my project I want to announce the "Here We Come a Caroling" Blog Hop Winner... I wanted to say "thanks so much for stopping my the blog hop this weekend and for all your super sweet comments".. I also want to welcome all my new followers... I so glad you liked my blog enough to follow it (it really means a lot to me).. Okay, I'm sure you all are ready to find out who the winner is so here you go.......

# 40
Clare D. said...What a cute project! Thanks for the chance to win!

Congrats Clare D. I will be emailing you soon!!

Getting Scrappy Challenge #22

2011-12-04T08:16:00.000-06:00

If your looking for the "Here We Come a Caroling" blog hop click HERE..

Welcome all our scrappy friends to another

Wow, I can't believe that it is already December!! This year has just flown by.. Well, I just to apologize for posting later then normal.. I got busy celebrating my husband's birthday and the time just got away from me.. So, I would like to take a minute to thank everyone who played along with my last challenge.. I really enjoyed looking at all of your amazing layouts... Well, if this is your first time joining us "Welcome", this is how the challenge will work.. We will post a new challenge ever other Sunday and we will choose one random winner every other challenge.. So, if you enter both challenges you double your chance to win..

Challenge #22 is...

A Wonderful Christmas Time
(create a Christmas or Holiday layout)

Vintage Christmas Crinkle Ribbon

Donated by our Challenge Sponsor:

Here is my take on this challenge:

Cricut Carts: A Child's Year, Storybook, & Plantin SchoolBook

Okay, I showed you my layout now it's your turn to show me your ... Link your layouts below..
I can't wait to see your pages and don't forget the most important rule have lots of
Scrappy Fun :0)

"Here We Come a Caroling" Blog Hop

2011-12-02T07:29:00.000-06:00

If you're looking for my tag project for Crafty Sprouts Click Here...

Welcome to the "Here We Come a Caroling" Blog Hop

I'm so glad you decided to stop by and I hope you find some inspiration from all the Christmas Carol inspired projects you will be seeing along the hop.. . If you just arrived from the very talented Gaby you are on the right track and how super cute was her "Grandma got run over by a reindeer!" project.. But, if this is your first stop, then you need to head to The Scrapbooking Queen's Blog where all the caroling begins..

Well, the song I chose was "I'm Gettin Nuttin' For Christmas"... Here's a super cute "I'm Gettin Nuttin' For Christmas" music video:

LOL, I have always loved this song and for my project I decided to create stocking bags filled with yummy lumps of coal :0)

Here's the supplies I used:

*Gypsy
*Gingerbread (stocking)
*From My Kitchen (rectangle)
*"Wintery Puns " stamps ( Joy's Life)
*Ink
*White Pen
*Red Marker
*Puffy Paint
*Glitter
*Ribbon
*Bakers Twine
*Brads
*Chocolate Coal Candies (Bought at Wal-Mart)

Here is a giveaway I have for you:

Christmas Eve Crinkle Ribbon from My Craft Spot

For the giveaway just leave a comment on this post with a way that I can reach you if you win. I will pick a winner on Monday Dec. 5th ..

Okay, now it's time for me to send you on your merry way... Your next stop is to the very talented and also fabulous Sherri , and here's the blog hop line up in case you get lost along your way:0)

Challenge:
Decorate To Celebrate! - Christmas Party Project

Thank you so much for taking the time to visit my blog.. Oh, don't forget the new"Getting Scrappy Challenge"is going on this Sunday :0)

Making Spirits Bright (Guest Designer for Crafty Sprouts)

2011-12-02T07:00:00.000-06:00

Happy Friday my crafty friends, I have a Bright and Cheerful Christmas Shape card to share with you.. I am a guest designer for Crafty Sprouts and I was asked to create a tag project.. So, on my card I used Crafty Sprouts super fun Christmas stamp set "Have A Cool Yule".. This card was so easy to make and I just love how it turned out.. Oh and don't forget to check out her stamps for the rest of the week all of her stamp sets will be for the awesome price of 12.50 each with free shipping!! So, get them before there all gone and here's the link: Crafty Sprouts Stamps :0)

Here's the supplies I used:

*Gypsy
*Create a Critter (light bulb & cupcake bottom)
*Plantin SchoolBook (tag)
*"Have a Cool Yule" stamp set ( Crafty Sprouts )
*"Snow Cuties" assort. face stamps (Peachy Keen )
*Harvest Market 6x6 Tiny Tablet ( lily bee design)
*Ink
*White Pen
*Stickles
*Bakers Twine

Challenge:
Fantabulous Cricut - Challenge Me Monday #88 Holiday Cards

Thank you so much for taking the time to visit my blog.. Oh, don't forget about the "Here We Come A Caroling" Blog Hop starts Today , and a new "Getting Scrappy Challenge" happening this Sunday..

Santa's Little Helper Tag (Crafty Sprouts Guest Designer)

2011-11-30T18:39:00.000-06:00

Hello Hello all my crafty friends!! I am super excited to be a guest designer for Crafty Sprouts ... Erika has an amazing stamp line and she is so very talented too.. If you stop by her blog you'll find that she has a "Tag Challenge" going on right on and a set of her stamps is up for grabs. Oh and don't forget to check out her stamps for the rest of the week all of her stamp sets will be for the awesome price of 12.50 each with free shipping!! So, get them before there all gone and here's the link: Crafty Sprouts Stamps :0)

Well, for my tag I used the "Have a cool Yule" stamp set by Crafty Sprouts .. I also used my new Elf Stamp and Die from Peachy Keen .. Omg, I love these new Dies from (Peachy Keen )!! They are so easy to use and I'm so thrilled that I didn't have to hand cut around my stamped image :0)

The supplies I used

*Winter Frolic (Tag)
*Skip the Elf Die & Stamp (Peachy Keen )
*"Have a Cool Yule" ( Crafty Sprouts )
*Candy Cane Stripes (Cuttlebug Embossing Folder)
*Colored Pencils
*Markers
*White Pen
*Ink
*Bakers Twine
*Button
*Stickles

Challenges:
Robin's Creative Cottage - RCC Tuesday Challenge "Sparkle and Shine"
Whimsical Designs - "Layer It"
*YOU HAD ME AT CRAFT - stop by and link up your Halloween projects

Thank you so much for taking the time to visit my blog.. Oh, don't forget about the "Here We Come A Caroling" Blog Hop starts this Friday , and a new "Getting Scrappy Challenge" happening this Sunday..

Birthday Wishes & Calendar Blog Hop Winner

2011-11-28T20:28:00.000-06:00

Hey my crafty pals, sorry I'm posting so late.. It has been a crazy busy day for me.. Well, before I show you my project I want to announce the Calendar Blog Hop Winner... Also, I wanted to say "thanks so much for stopping my the blog hop this weekend and for all your super sweet comments".. I also want to welcome all my new followers... I so glad you liked my blog enough to follow it (it really means a lot to me).. Okay, I'm sure you all are ready to find out who the winner is so here you go.......

# 22
Happyscrapin said...Your birthday calendar is a great idea and I love that you can reuse it over and over!

Congrats Cathy!!! I will be emailing you shortly :0)

Alright, time to share my my card with you.. I created this birthday card for my sister-in-law.. Foe the design of my card I used a card sketch from the Peachy Keen Stamps Tuesday Challenge .. The image I used is an adorable paper piecing pattern from My Scrap Chick.com..

Here's the sullies I used:

*Silhouette SD
*Party Dress Jillie Bean ( My Scrap Chick.com)
*Boy Mates Assort. Face Stamps (Peachy Keen )
*"Everyday Occasions" Stamps( Joy's Life)
*Harvest Market 6x6 Tiny Tablet ( lily bee design)
*D'vine Swirls (Cuttlebug embossing folder)
*Ink
*Black Marker
*White Pen
*Pearl
*Oval Punch
*Lg. Scalloped Decorative Scissors
*Black Stickles

Challenges:
*Peachy Keen Stamps Challenge - Peachy Keen Stamps :: Sketch Challenge 65 w/ a Twist: Paper Piecing
*YOU HAD ME AT CRAFT - stop by and link up your Halloween projects

Thank you so much for taking the time to visit my blog.. Oh, don't forget about the new "Getting Scrappy Challenge" happening this Sunday..

Calendar Blog Hop

2011-11-26T07:59:00.000-06:00

Welcome to the "Calendar" Blog Hop

I'm so glad you stopped by and I hope you find some inspiration from the awesome calendar projects you will be seeing along the hop.. . If you just arrived from the fabulous and very talented Gloria then you're on the right path.. But, if this is your first stop, then you need to head to where all the inspiration begins Zeni's Blog ..

Well here is my project, I decided to make a birthday calendar and what I love about this calendar is you can use it over and over every year..

Supplies used:

*Chip Board
*Learning Curve (letters)
*Zebra pattern paper (the Paper Studio)
*Card Stock
*Computer & Printer (to create birthday sheet)
*Bind it all (by Zutter)
*Corner Rounder (by Zutter)
*Metal spirals (by Zutter)

Well, I have a giveaway for you from me, but it's a surprise :0)

For the giveaway just leave a comment on this post with a way that I can reach you if you win. I will pick a winner on Monday the 28th..

Here is the awesome Grand Blog Candy that Zeni has for you!! Ms Emma From My Creative Time is sponsoring her Whimiscal Calander set!!

BUT that is not all! Zeni has also thrown in the matching die!

But in order for you to be entered to win you MUST leave a comment on EVERY blog, super easy right?!

Okay, now it's time for me to send you on your merry way... Your next stop is to the very talented and also fabulous Roberta .. Here is our line up just in case you get lost along your way :0)

Zeni - http://www.scrappyzeni.com/

Pam - http://lovebugcreations3.blogspot.com/

Gloria - http://www.omascrafts.blogspot.com

Amanda- http://amandascraftsandmore.blogspot.com/ (you're here)

Roberta - http://www.txscrappermom.blogspot.com

Christy - http://www.90days2agodchick.blogspot.com

Monica - http://scraps2treasure.blogspot.com/

Liz - http://www.mywhichcraft.blogspot.com

Elsa-http://cricutlvr.blogspot.com

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

Sandra- http://365daysofcricut.blogspot.com/

Kacee - http://youhadmeatscrap.blogspot.com/

Erika - http://www.craftysprouts.com/

Brynn - http://www.flairandfrillscreativity.blogspot.com/

Thank you so much for taking the time to visit my blog.. Oh, don't forget the new"Getting Scrappy Challenge"is going on Right Now!! I would love to see you get scrappy with us :0)

Penguin Shape Card & TPT Winner

2011-11-23T09:29:00.000-06:00

Hello Hello all my crafty friends in bloggie land..I so sorry I have been a little MIA the last few days.. I have some sick kiddos at my house and I haven't had much time to my self.. Everyone is on the mend and hopefully everything will be getting back to normal soon.. Okay before I share my adorable card with you, I want to announce the last winner from my "Thoughtful Project Thursdays" segment.. Thanks so much for all your kind comments, I really enjoy reading them all.. So, the winner is ....

#1
jessica said...OMG that take out box is so adorable!
I am loving the fortune cookies inside as well! Thanks for the tutorial on that!! Awesome job! TFS jessica

Congrats Jessica. and I will be emailing you shortly :0)

Alright, lets get to this adorable shape card I want to share with all of you.. This was a really simple card to make the only cartridge I used "Create a Critter" and his icicle present was hand cut.. I created this card for a the little boy I watch.. His birthday is coming up soon, and I hope he loves it :0)

The supplies I used:

*Gypsy (to weld my penguin bodies together)
*Create a Critter (Penguin & Teepee {for the Hat})
*Father and Son Stamps ( Joy's Life)
*Winter Wonderland Faces (Peachy Keen )
*Candy Cane Stripe & Swiss Dots (Cuttlebug Embossing Folders)
*Ink
*Blue & Black Marker
*White Pen
*Lg. Oval Paper Punch
*Puffy Paint
*Bakers Twine

Challenges:
More Than Favors -WACKY WEDNESDAY #60 - BIRTHDAY THEME!
Frosted Designs -Fabulous Friday Challenge - Die Cuts!
Whimsical Designs -Whimsical Wednesday "Add Texture"
Robin's Creative Cottage - Link Up Party

Thank you so much for taking the time to visit my blog.. Oh, don't forget there's a new "Getting Scrappy Challenge" happening this NOW.. Also, make sure you stop by SATURDAY for the " Calender Blog Hop"

Getting Scrappy Challenge #21

2011-11-20T02:01:00.000-06:00

Welcome all my scrappy friends to another

Wow, I wanted to thank everyone who entered my last challenge you all did an awesome job and like always you all make it so hard to picking the Top 3 ... I also wanted to say I'm sorry for not commenting on your layouts from this last week ( but I have seen them all).. I have had sick kiddos for the last 2 weeks and haven't had much time to be on the computer.. Well, if this is your first time joining my challenge, this is how it works.. I will post a new challenge ever other Sunday and I will choose one random winner every other challenge.. So, if you enter both challenges you double your chance to win..

Our winner for the the month of November is:

Michele F.

Congrats Melissa !! Can you please email me at amandascraftsandmore@hotmail.com so I can get your prize to you as soon as possible..

Here are the Top 3 Contenders of November:

Top 3 winners feel free to snag your Top 3 Button (just copy and paste it in your picture gadget)

Suzanne PIpitone

Peggy Sue

Scrappin Dhilly

Challenge #21 is...

Embossing

(create a layout with embossing on it)

Here is this months prize:

Vintage Christmas Crinkle Ribbon

Donated by our Challenge Sponsor:

Here is my take on this challenge:

Amanda

Cricut Carts: Create a Critter,Baby Steps, Sesame Street Font, & Simply Charmed
Cuttlebug Embossing Folders: Tiny Mosaic & D'vine Swirls

Okay, I showed you my layout now it's your turn to show me your ... Link your layouts below.. I can't wait to see your pages and don't forget the most important rule have lots of Scrappy Fun :0)

Crafty Sprouts Stamp Release Blog Hop!!

2011-11-18T12:00:00.000-06:00

Hey my crafty friends, guess hows a guest designer for Crafty Sprouts .... ME!!!! I am so excited to show you all the last two sets from Crafty Sprouts' newest release! Did you miss the first two fabulous stamp sets just click HERE to check them out .. If you just hopped here from the very talented Elsa then your on the right track.. If this is your first make sure you start at the beginning at the super talented stamp creator Crafty Sprouts ...

Today I'm featuring the "Feeling Icky" stamp set

Here's the card that I made with this super fun set:

These are sticker band aids

Here's what I used to create this card:

* Crafty Sprouts -"Feeling Icky" stamp set
*Baby Steps (little boy)
*Gypsy Wanderings (band aids)
*Boy Mates Assort. face stamps (Peachy Keen )
*Ink
*White & Red Pen
*Blue Marker
*Icicle border punch (Martha Stewart)
*Zyron
*Pop Dots

Thanks so much for hopping with us today.. I hope you got inspired to snag some Crafty Sprouts stamps and create your own Crafty Sprouts creations :0)

Oh, don't forget about the new "Thoughtful Project Thursdays" happening Right Now, and a new "Getting Scrappy Challenge" happening this Sunday..

Thoughtful Project Thursdays!!!

2011-11-17T02:00:00.000-06:00

Happy Thoughtful Project Thursdays my crafty friends!!!I"m sad that this is the last week of my "Thoughtful project Thursdays" :0(.. I also wanted to say thank you for all your kind comments this past week.. If this is your first time visiting I am hosting a Thanksgiving segment on my blog called "Thoughtful Project Thursdays".. So, for 3 weeks (this is week 3) I will be sharing thoughtful projects with you and I may even have a little thank you giveaway for you.. http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gifWell, I have a lot of thoughtful inspiration for you all today with two new super talented guest designers and a new thoughtful giveaway too.. I hope you will stop by my guest designers blogs and leave them some comment love :0)

Check out this gorgeous Thanksgiving Pillow Box !!! It's just prefect to
store some yummy thankful treats in and it was created
by the super talented Amber from the Staying Crafty blog ..

OMG, Rosy from the Sweet Delights Paper and More blog created this
absolutely stunning Give Thanks Banner and Tag for her daughters teacher!!!
What a lucky teacher, I would totally love to have that banner hanging in my house :0)..

Okay now here is my thoughtful project for this week..
I decided to make a Take Out Gift box with chocolates and paper fortune cookies
with thankful fortunes inside them.. For my fortunes I printed
"I'm thankful for" on them and I asked my son what he liked
about his teacher and I hand wrote what said on the fortunes..
Sorry, I didn't get the chance to make a video :0(

{Here's a photo tutorial on how I made my paper cookies..}

Here's what I used to create my project:

*Take Out Box (Michael's $2.00)
* Simply Charmed (Tree)
*Create a Critter (Deer)
* Mini Monogram (Scalloped Circle & Circles)
*"Wild Life Puns" stamps ( Joy's Life)
* Wide Eyed Kids 1 1/8" face stamps (Peachy Keen )
*Perfectly Paisley & Distressed Stripes (Cuttlebug embossing folders)
*Fall Pattern Paper
*Ink
*Blue & Brown Marker
*White Pen
*Eyelet
*Bakers Twine
*Crop-a-dile
*Computer & Printer
*Hot Glue Gun

Here's a little Thank You
Giveaway for you :0)
This weeks prize { Wintery Puns} was donated
by Joy's Life

For the giveaway just leave a comment on this post with a way that I can reach you if you win. I will pick a winner on Wednesday the 23rd ..

Thank you so much for taking the time to visit my blog.. Oh, don't forget there's a new "Getting Scrappy Challenge" happening this Sunday..

Thoughtful Project Thursdays Winner!!!

2011-11-16T21:45:00.000-06:00

Sorry about posting so late the day just got away from me.. Thanks so much to everyone who stopped by and commented on my "Thoughtful Project Thursdays" post.. I really enjoyed reading all of your sweet comments :0).. I also wanted to thank my Sponsor My Craft Spot for donating such an awesome prize & my Guest Designers who created some amazing projects.. Okay, if you don't win this time stop by "TPT" tomorrow for a chance to win another awesome prize and the winner is........

Jessie G. said...So cute!

Congrats Jessie G. and I will be emailing you shortly :0)

Oopsy Daisy! Get Well Soon

2011-11-15T08:28:00.000-06:00

Hey my crafty friends, I hope you are having a great week so far.. I've been relaxing from the busy weekend I had, but I was able to get a little crafting done last night{YEAH!!}.. So, today I wanted to share this get well soon card I made for one of my dear friends.. She is having knee surgery today and I hope my card will cheer her up.. I just love that my card turned out better then I had visioned and I also put a new spin on my easel card too :0)

Here's what I used to create this card:

*Cricut Decals (girl cut @ 2 3/4")
*Everyday Paper Dolls (crutches cut @ 2 3/4" )
*"Your So Punny" & "Everyday Occasions" Stamps( Joy's Life)
*Boy Mates Assort. face stamps (Peachy Keen )
*Latte Matstack (DCWV)
*Kraft Card Stock
*Ink
*White Pen
*Brown & Black Marker
*Ribbon
*Twine

Challenge:
My Craft Spot - Monday Challenge #33 - Easel cards!

Thank you so much for taking the time to visit my blog.. Oh, don't forget about the new "Thoughtful Project Thursdays" happening this Thursday, and a new "Getting Scrappy Challenge" happening this Sunday..

Thoughtful Project Thursdays!!!

2011-11-10T02:00:00.000-06:00

Happy Thoughtful Project Thursdays my crafty friends!!! Thank you for stopping by last week and leaving your kind comments.. If this is your first time visiting I am hosting a Thanksgiving segment on my blog called "Thoughtful Project Thursdays".. So, for 3 weeks (this is week 2) I will be sharing thoughtful projects with you and I may even have a little thank you giveaway for you.. Well, I have a lot of thoughtful inspiration for you all today with two super talented guest designers and a new thoughtful giveaway too.. I hope you will stop by my guest designers blogs and leave them some comment love :0)

OMG, isn't this the cutest thoughtful card ever..
It's created by the very talented: Kimberly from My Craft Spot blog

Even The Scrapbooking Queen stopped by today to share
her absolutely adorable Altered Post~it Notes Pad..

Okay now here is my thoughtful project for this week..
I decided to make a Thankful Dry Erase Photo Frame and a two part video :0)

Sorry the volume is low again..

Here's the supplies I used:

*Photo Frame
*Create a Critter
*Cricut American Alphabet
*"In Stitches 1 1/8" " face stamps (Peachy Keen )
*"Simply Autumn" paper pad by Recollections
*Ink
*White Pen
*Zip Dry
*Glue Dots
*Small Leaf Punch
*Dry Erase Marker
*Velcro
*Hot Glue

Here's a little Thank You Giveaway for you :0)

This prize {Happy Fall stamp set} was donated

by Kimberly from My Craft Spot

For the giveaway just leave a comment on this post with a way that I can reach you if you win. I will pick a winner on Wednesday the 16th ..

Thank you so much for taking the time to visit my blog.. Oh, don't forget there's a new "Getting Scrappy Challenge" going on right now..

Kyoto Kutie Gift Card Holder & TPT Winner

2011-11-09T05:56:00.000-06:00

Hello all my friends in crafty land, I hope you are having a super week.. Okay before I get started on my fun project today I would like to announce the winner of last weeks "Thoughtful Project Thursdays" giveaway.. I just wanted to thank everyone for you sweet comments and for taking the time to visit my blog.. So if you don't win this time stop by "TPT" tomorrow for a chance to win another awesome prize and the winner is........

#14

Barb said...love the card and thanks so much for the giveaway!

Congrats Barb and I will be emailing you shortly :0)

So for my project today, I decided to create a really adorable gift card holder for a friends birthday.. For this project, I used my Silhouette a super cute SVG called Kyoto Kuties.. If you would like to check out all of the Kuties in this SVG set stop by Jin's from "Under a Cherry Tree"... I just love how cute this gift card turned out and I hope my friend likes it too :0)

Here's what I used to create my project:

*Silhouette
*Kyoto Kuties.- (from Under a Cherry Tree)
*"Everyday Occasions" Stamps( Joy's Life)
* Pattern Paper (from Peachy Keen)
* Ink
*White Pen
*Paper Flowers
*Stickles
*X-acto Knife (to create the closure on the back of the holder)

Thank you so much for taking the time to visit my blog.. Oh, don't forget a new "Getting Scrappy Challenge" going on RIGHT NOW and the new "Thoughtful Project Thursdays" happening TOMORROW..

Getting Scrappy Challenge #20

2011-11-06T01:05:00.000-06:00

Welcome all our scrappy friends to another

Well I hope everyone had a SPOOK-tacular Halloween, and I just wanted to thank everyone who played along with my last challenge.. I really enjoyed looking at all of your layouts and I look forward to seeing what you create for this challenge... So, if this is your first time joining us, this is how the challenge will work.. We will post a new challenge ever other Sunday and we will choose one random winner every other challenge.. So, if you enter both challenges you double your chance to win..

Challenge #18 is...

I am Thankful..
(create a layout of something you are thankful for)

Boy Mates 1-1/8" Stamp Set

Donated by our Challenge Sponsor:

Here is my take on this challenge:

Amanda

Cricut Carts: Create a Critter, Plantin SchoolBook, Paper Doll Dress Up

I am thankful for the day I brought my daughter home and our family was finally complete..

Okay, I showed you my layout now it's your turn to show me your ... Link your layouts below.. I can't wait to see your pages and don't forget the most important rule have lots of Scrappy Fun :0)

Thoughtful Project Thursdays!!!

2011-11-03T17:31:00.000-05:00

Hello all my crafty friends, I sorry I'm posting so late but YouTube was not wanting to publish my video today :0P... Well, I am starting a new Thanksgiving segment on my blog called "Thoughtful Project Thursdays".. So, for the next 3 weeks I will sharing a thoughtful project with you and I my even have a little thank you prize for you too :0)... For my first project I created an easy thank you note card and I even made a video for you guy too :0)

Sorry, the volume is a little low in this video..

Here are the supplies I used:

*Kraft card stock
*Holiday Cakes ( acorn branch)
*"Everyday Occasions" Stamps( Joy's Life)
*Hole Punch
*Alcohol Ink Spray (alcohol ink & water)
*White Pen
*Bakers Twine
*Brad
*Stickles

A little thank you giveaway for you :

{Thanksgiving Twine from Trendy Twine, 2 sets of Mini Alphabet Stickers from mls, & A Fall Mini Stamp Set from studio g}

For the giveaway just leave a comment on this post with a way that I can reach you if you win. I will pick a winner on Wednesday the 9th ..

Thank you so much for taking the time to visit my blog.. Oh, don't forget a new "Getting Scrappy Challenge" will start this Sunday Nov. 6th..

Some Cute Ghost School Treats

2011-10-30T18:34:00.000-05:00

Happy night before Halloween my crafty friends, I hope you all have a SPOOK-tacular day planed for tomorrow.. Well, I wanted to share my very last Halloween project with all of you.. I created some cute ghost treat bags for my sons class.. I hope these scare up so fun with all his classmates :0)

Here's what I used to create these Halloween treats:

* Simply Charmed (ghost)
*Happy Pumpkin (Market Street Stamps )
*"In Stitches 1 1/8" " face stamps (Peachy Keen )
*Halloween pattern paper (the Paper Studio)
*Ink
* Light Blue & Black Marker
*Plastic baggies

Challenges:
Die Cuttin Divas -Challenge #38: Halloween Colors
Fantabulous Cricut -Challenge Me Monday #83 Spooky Time
Peachy Keen Stamps Challenge -Let's Face it Friday - Creepy Cute!
YOU HAD ME AT CRAFT - stop by and link up your Halloween projects

Thank you so much for taking the time to visit my blog.. Oh, don't forget a new "Getting Scrappy Challenge" will start next Sunday Nov. 6th..

A Few Halloween Decorations I Made

2011-10-28T11:11:00.000-05:00

Happy Friday everyone, I am so excited about all the fun holiday activities my family and I will be doing this weekend.. Well, I thought today I would share a few of the fun Halloween Decorations I made this year.. I actually got back into painting a bit and I forgot how much I love doing it.. So, my be seeing some hand painted Christmas project in the future :0)

This was a paper mache' hat box a picked up at Hobby Lobby for $3.99 and
I hand painted it with some acrylic paint.. I love how he turned out and
I will most likely be making more next year :0)

These were so fun to make.. I bought some paper lanterns from Hobby Lobby & Michael's (the white and green were only $1) .. I hand painted
these with acrylic too...

This was an oil lamp that was on clearance at Big Lots for like 50 cents..
So, took the wire handle off and I decorated it with a fun Halloween sticker label
from EAD Designs , elastic black trim, and a wine cork..

Thank you so much for taking the time to visit my blog.. Oh, don't forget Halloween Week going on at Crafty Sprouts this week and my new "Getting Scrappy Challenge" will start next Sunday Nov. 6th..

I Don't Bite but He Does

2011-10-27T15:24:00.000-05:00

Hey my crafty friends, I decided to blow the dust off of my Silhouette and create a fun Halloween card with a super cute Lettering Delights set I bought recently called Sew Spooky Stitchy .. As soon as I saw the caramel apple on this set, I thought to my self " how cute would it be to have apples that are monsters and may bite you instead of you biting them" :0)

Here's what I used to create my card:

*Sew Spooky Stitchy SVG Set ( Lettering Delights )
*"Monster Kisses" stamp set( Crafty Sprouts)
* Make a Monster Face 1 1/8 (Peachy Keen )
*Scrap Halloween Pattern Paper
*Ink
* White Pen
*Ribbon
*Bakers Twine
*Rhinestones
* Crystal Lacquer

Challenges:
More Than Favors - Wacky Wednesday #57 - Anything Goes!
The Paper Variety - Create a Cute or Scarey Halloween Project
Patches of Pink - Link up party

YOU HAD ME AT CRAFT - stop by and link up your projects

Thank you so much for taking the time to visit my blog.. Oh, don't forget stop by Halloween Week going on at Crafty Sprouts this week!!

Halloween Week at Crafty Sprouts

2011-10-25T06:39:00.000-05:00

Hey my crafty pals, I'm so thrilled that I get to participate in the Spook-tacular "Halloween Week" that's going on at the Crafty Sprouts blog this week.. So, for my project I created a Monsterific gift bag to hold some trick or treat for my mom's new puppy.. I just thought puppies need treats on Halloween too :0)

This is the Crafty Sprouts stamp set I used on my project..
"Monster Kisses"

Here's what I used to create my bag:

*Small Kraft Gift Bag
*Halloween Pattern Paper (the Paper Studio)
*Create a Critter (dog)
*"Monster Kisses" stamp set( Crafty Sprouts)
*"In Stitches 1 1/8" " face stamps (Peachy Keen )
* Lg. Oval Punch
*Ink
*Black Marker
*White Pen
*Bakers Twine
*Embroidery Floss
*Buttons (spiders, glitter triangle, small button)
*Stickles

Challenges I've entered:
Peachy Keen Stamps Challenge -Let's Face it Friday
YOU HAD ME AT CRAFT - stop by and link up your projects

Thank you so much for taking the time to visit my blog.. Oh, don't forget stop by Halloween Week going on at Crafty Sprouts this week!!

Fall is a Ball Layout

2011-10-24T04:53:00.000-05:00

Happy Monday my crafty friends, I am so excited to share my layout with all of you today... Well, I am loving the "Simply Autumn" paper pad by Recollections it just has so many amazing pattern papers in it.. My layout is base off a DCWV stacks & sketch challenge that is going on at DCWV Diary ... On my layout I flipped the sketch to fit my pictures better and I just love how this page turned out :0)

Here's what I used to create this page:

* "Simply Autumn" paper pad by Recollections
*Create a Critter (maple leaves)
*Learning Curve ("is a" part of the title)
*Plantin SchoolBook ("Fall Ball" part of the title)
*Ribbon
*Staples
*Twine
*Buttons
*Brown Marker

Challenge:
DCWV Diary - October: Stack-a-holic Template Challenge

Thank you so much for taking the time to visit my blog.. Oh, don't forget Halloween Week going on at Crafty Sprouts this week!!

This Adorable Box May Just Crawl Away ...

2011-10-21T11:51:00.000-05:00

TGIF all my crafty friends, I hope you all have great weekend ahead of you.. I just wanted to post this super easy and fun Halloween Chinese Food Take Out Gift Box.. I created this for my little niece's Halloween gift.. What is so easy about this project is that you don't have to use a cricut like I did.. You can use a 1" and 1 1/2" circle punch and get the same resolute :0)

To create my cute spider box I used:

*Chinese Take Out Box (Michaels)
*Plantin SchoolBook (Circles)
*"Halloween Puns Stamps" set ( Joy's Life )
*Hole Punch
*Pipe Cleaners
*Scalloped edge decorative scissors
*Bakers Twine
*Black Marker
*Stickles

Challenges:
Fantabulous Cricut -Challenge Me Monday #82 Purple with Monster or Bug
My Craft Spot -Monday Challenge # 30 - 3D Halloween
Patches of Pink - Halloween Link up party

YOU HAD ME AT CRAFT - stop by and link up your projects

Thank you so much for taking the time to visit my blog.. Oh, don't forget the new
"Getting Scrappy Challenge" that's going on right now!! I would love to see you get scrappy with us :0)

Halloween Teacher Gifts

2011-10-18T11:28:00.000-05:00

Hey my crafty pals, are you all in shock I'm posting another project... Two days in a row I know I'm in shock too, LOL.. Well, I recently purchased a super cute Halloween stamp set from Market Street Stamps for $5.00 :0).. So, I just had to ink them up and make some fun Halloween gifts for my sons teachers.. These turned out so cute I see more of these in my future :0)

Here is what I used to create my gifts:

* Small lidded candles (Wal-Mart)
* Gypsy Font cart (tag)
*Happy Pumpkin & Homegrown (Market Street Stamps )
*Kraft, White, and Bright Green Cardstock
*Halloween Pattern Paper (Target $1 section)
*Ink
*Bakers Twine
*Buttons

Challenges:
StampInsanity Stamp Company - SISC~77 Anything but a Card
Market Street Stamps' *Special Edition* First Anniversary Block Party
YOU HAD ME AT CRAFT - stop by and link up your projects

Thank you so much for taking the time to visit my blog and I hope you like my Halloween teachers gifts.. Oh, don't forget the new"Getting Scrappy Challenge"is going on right now!! I would love to see you get scrappy with us :0)

One Eyed Green Cupcake Monsters & Pretzel Spider Webs

2011-10-17T14:14:00.000-05:00

Hello Hello all my crafty friends, I hope you all are having a wonderful week so far... Well, as Halloween is drawing near I always like it get in my kitchen and whip up some spooky treats.. So, last night I made One Eyed Green Monsters Cupcakes and some Pretzel Spider Webs.. I just love how they turned out and my kiddos couldn't wait to eat them :0)

To create the monsters eyes I used:

*Pretzel stick
*Large marshmallow cut in half
*Chocolate Chips {melted}
* Slightly warmed icing (just put some icing in the microwave for a few seconds so you can dip half of the marshmallow to create the eye lid)

To create the spider webs I used:

*Pretzel Sticks
*White Chocolate Chips (melted)
*Chocolate Chips(melted)
*Whoopers Candy

Thank you so much for taking the time to visit my blog and I hope you like my spooky treats.. Oh, don't forget the new"Getting Scrappy Challenge"is going on right now!! I would love to see you get scrappy with us :0)

Getting Scrappy Challenge #19

2011-10-16T02:01:00.000-05:00

Welcome all my scrappy friends to another

Wow, I wanted to thank everyone who entered my last challenge you all did an awesome job and like always you all make it so hard to picking the Top 3 ... I also wanted to let you all know that I will not be having a challenge at the end of this month.. I plan on enjoying the holiday weekend with my family.. So, my next challenge will be on Nov. 6th.. Well, if this is your first time joining my challenge, this is how it works.. I will post a new challenge ever other Sunday and I will choose one random winner every other challenge.. So, if you enter both challenges you double your chance to win..

Our winner for the the month of October is:

Melissa (Sunshine HoneyBee)

Congrats Melissa !! Can you please email me at amandascraftsandmore@hotmail.com so I can get your prize to you as soon as possible..

Here are the Top 3 Contenders of October:

Top 3 winners feel free to snag your Top 3 Button (just copy and paste it in your picture gadget)

Heidi

Scrapping Girl

Michele F

Challenge #17 is...

Kooky & Spooky

(create a Halloween layout)

Here is this months prize:

Boy Mates 1-1/8" Stamp Set

Donated by our Challenge Sponsor:

Here is my take on this challenge:

Amanda

Cricut Carts: Paper Doll Dress Up. Baby Steps, Mini Monsters, and Sesame Street Font
I also used : Crafty Sprouts "Monster Kisses stamps set and
Peachy Keen's "Boy Mates Assort " & "Wide Eyed Kids "1 1/8" stamps

Okay, I showed you my layout now it's your turn to show me your ... Link your layouts below.. I can't wait to see your pages and don't forget the most important rule have lots of Scrappy Fun :0)