Saturday, January 28, 2012

Have a Rockin' Birthday!!!

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




Tuesday, January 24, 2012

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

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

Sunday, January 22, 2012

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

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


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)



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:

Yummy Puns Stamps Set
Donated by our new sponsor:
Joy's Life.com



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

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)


Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Have a Ball

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)



Peachifying Everything

Monday, January 16, 2012

Valentine Wood Doll

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)


Saturday, January 14, 2012

A Simple Country Birthday Card

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)


Friday, January 13, 2012

Peachy Keen Linky Party

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)