Saturday, April 30, 2011

'Stitched' Birthday

Well I tried a new technique on a card.  Although I am not new to stitching (I was an avid cross-stitcher), I have not used any stitching on my cards.  I really enjoyed working with thread again.  This is a simple little birthday greeting.
Design details:
Unless otherwise stated all materials are from DCWV 8x8 Birthday Scrapbook kit.
Size:  A2
CS:  White (The Paper Company), blue, yellow, red and green
PP:  Stripe
Accents:  Gift sticker and vellum happy birthday
Fiber:  972 - Deep Canary (DMC embroidery floss)
Tools:  1/8" Magic Matter (Puzzle Mates), needle (used for punching holes and sewing)
Adhesives:  ATG and foam tape (Scotch)

This card is entered in the following challenge:  OWH Stars & Stamps #66 - sketch

Blessings,
Belinda

Floral Note

I have been inspired by my bright surroundings of late.  The sun has been shining brightly and the colors of green and yellow are popping everywhere.  This card is a cheery little note.  I love having blank note cards on hand for notes to friends.
Design details:
Size:  A2
CS:  White and bright yellow (The Paper Company)
Accents:  Red plaid sticker and watering can (Tie Me To The Moon - French Country Berries and Blooms)
Stamp:  Just a note (Stampendous)
Pigment Ink:  Orange and royal blue (Colorbox)
Fibers:  Gingham blue (The Paper Studio)
Adhesives:  ATG (Scotch) and Memory Book Glue Dots (Glue Dots International LLC)
Tool:  Corner Rounder (Marvy Uchida)

This card is entered in the 365 Cards - Day 48 - sketch challenge.

Have a sunny day!
Blessings,
Belinda

Friday, April 29, 2011

Birthday Flowers

This was a quickie.  I was inspired by two things:  the 365 Cards header and a new Scrappy Cat stamp set I got a few weeks ago.  Although the picture doesn't show it the stems are also covered in light green glitter glue. 
Design details:
Size: A2 (maybe a little shorter)
CS:  Yellow (DCWV 8x8 Birthday Scrapbook kit)
Stamps:  Flowers (Scrappy Cat) and Happy Birthday (My Sentiments Exactly - Birthday set)
Pigment Ink:  Pink, purple, and orange (Colorbox)
Color Medium:  Fuchsia 0.5mm Writer and Spring Green 0.5mm Writer (Zig Memory Systems)
Accents:  Jewels (Scrappy Cat), Jewels (Darice) and Light Green Glitter Glue (Hobby Lobby)

This card is entered in 365 Card - Day 50 - Inspired by header.

I think that is it for tonight.  I need to clean up my craft table and start a fresh in the morning.

Blessings and Happy Crafting,
Belinda

Another Candle!

This is another card that came mostly from my old stash.  I really enjoyed working with stickers on this card.  This is my first square card.  It is small 4 x 4, but I think the impact is huge.  This pic came out a little blue ... don't know what happened.

Design details:
Size:  4x4
CS:  White (The Paper Company) and blue (DCWV - 8x8 Birthday Scrapbook Kit)
PP:  Splats (DCWV - 8x8 Birthday Scrapbook Kit)
Accents:  Cake sticker (Birthday Sayings - Me and My Big Ideas), Soft Zig Zag sticker (Celebrate Me - Creative Imaginations), Rhinestones (Bling by EK Success) and Paper Blossoms (Making Memories)
Fibers:  Pink grosgrain ribbon (Offray)
Adhesive:  ATG (Scotch)

This is such a cute card in person.  Just love the patterned paper.

This card is entered in the following challenges:
Craft Your passion #55 - Show us your layers

Another one on the way!

Celebrate!

Another creation.  I was so in the zone the last few days.  This is a masculine card with a touch of pink. 
The pink is in the patterned paper on the letters P and Y.  I enjoy working with this paper.

Design details:
All materials are from DCWV 8x8 Birthday Scrapbook Kit unless otherwise stated.
Size:  A2 - used a Lime Green prefolded card (JoAnn Craft Essentials)
CS:  Red
PP:  Happy Birthday Blue
Accents:  Celebrate! sticker (Birthday Sayings) and Confetti stickers (Birthday Kids Borders) both from Me and My Big Ideas
Tool:  Corner Rounder (Marvy Uchida)
Adhesive:  ATG (Scotch)

This is entered in 365 Card - Day 33 - Boy Oh Boy! Challenge.

More to come.

Happy Birthday! Stair Step Card

Well, I tried my hand at a stair step fold card.  I was okay with it, but the picture just does not look so great. 
Design details:
All materials is from DCWV 8x8 Birthday Scrapbook Kit unless otherwise stated.
CS:  Kraft (The Paper Company), blue, red and yellow
PP:  Splats (kind of hidden by the blue cs)
Accents:  Letter stickers (Bits & Baubles - Creative Imaginations), Confetti stickers (Kids Birthday Borders - Me and My Big Ideas), present, candles and blower stickers (Birthday Stickers - Me and My Big Ideas)
Tools:  3-1/2" x 5" oval + red blade (Creative Memories)
Adhesive:  ATG (Scotch)

This is entered into 365 Cards - Day 43 - Stair Step Fold Card.

More cards to come!
Belinda

Pop-Up Card

I finally tried my hand at a pop-up card.  It was pretty easy.
I am trying to use up some very old stock.  Even dug out my Writer's and did some hand-journaling.
Here is the view of the inside:

Design details:
Size:  4 x 8
All materials are from DCWV 8x8 Birthday Scrapbooking kit unless otherwise stated.
CS:  White (The Paper Company), red, green and yellow
PP:  Stripe and Polka Dot
Accents:  Gift stack sticker and vellum saying
Color Medium:  Baby Blue Writer (Zig Memory Systems)
Accents:  Aqua brads (Provo Craft)
Tools:  Small Scallop scissor (Fiskars), Silent Setter (Provo Craft), Wave cutter + red blade (Creative Memories and 1/8" Magic Matter (Puzzle Mates)

This card is entered in 365 Cards - Day 42 - Fancy Folds Pop-up Card.

Happy Crafting,
Belinda

Thursday, April 28, 2011

Udderly Fabulous Moo!

Happy Thursday Blogger!  Let me introduce you to Betsy.  She is a real cutie and will be bringing Birthday Blessings to a very special person.  The challenge at Paper Crafting Journey was to use 'Bling'.  Well, Betsy is sporting a 'blinged' bow  and she is ready for the party.  Betsy can be found here.  She is a Limited Runs digi.  By the way Limited Runs is the sponsor for Challenge #9. 
Design details:
Size:  A2
CS:  White and bright yellow (The Paper Company)
PP:  Hearts (Me & My Big Ideas) and green gingham (Frances Meyer)
Stamp:  Betsy (Limited Runs digi) and Birthday Blessings (My Sentiments Exactly - Birthday)
Ink:  Jet Black StazOn (Tsukineko)
Color Medium:  colored pencils (Crayola)
Fiber:  Iridescent white (Wyla, Inc.)
Accents:  Oval adhesive gem (Studio 112) and Light blue glitter glue (Hobby Lobby)
Tool:  Silent Setter (Provo Craft) and Corner Rounder (Marvy Uchida)
Adhesives:  ATG and foam tape (Scotch) and 2 Way Glue (Zig - EK Success)

Blessings and Happy Crafting,
Belinda

Monday, April 25, 2011

New Blog Awards

I am so excited, I was awarded my first Stylish Blog Award and my second The Versatile Blogger Award!  Thank you so much Raven! Please stop by and see Raven's blog at http://www.feralscraps.blogspot.com/.  You will love visiting her site!

First things first ... thank the person who gave you the award - Thank you again Raven.
Next - tell 7 things about yourself.
1. I enjoying reading.  It takes me a while to get through a whole book, but I still love it.  (I just don't devote as much time to reading as I do other things)
2. I have three feline 'fur-babies'.  Their names are Sophie, Zach and Lucy.
3. I am not a gardener.  I do not like digging in dirt ... there are creepy crawly things in there ... EEK!
4. I was a pianist/keyboard player in a Praise Band.  Now, I just play for my own and family's enjoyment.
5. I do not have any children.  I just use my friend's children when I want to play 'Mother.'
6. I am addicted to chocolate.
7. Paper has become an obsession for me.  It is a group for this????!!!

Lastly, but certainly not least, I need to give these awards to 15 wonderful bloggers.
6. Jackie - http://cardsbyjacki.blogspot.com/
7. Laura - http://sandytozartdesign.blogspot.com/
8. Lisa S - http://scripperscrapper.blogspot.com/
9. Suzie - http://suziemcfloozysmusings.blogspot.com/
10. Wendy - http://www.wickdyscreations.blogspot.com/

Again, I want to express my thanks to Raven for gifting me with these wonderful blog awards. 

Blessings and Happy Crafting,
Belinda

Friday, April 22, 2011

Sunnier Days

It is a beautiful Good Friday.  The sun is shining brightly and the birds are chirping outside my craft window.  The kitties can't decide which window to watch from this beautiful day.  Well I will start off with pics of Lucy.  She is the baby of the kitties.  She is also the smallest of the three and the only calico.  I was getting rid of some clutter (spring cleaning, ya' know) and she decided to play in the box of tissue paper that I was trying to organize.

"Mom do you have to keep taking my picture."  She was a bit challenged by all the flashes. 
I was trying to get a sheet of tissue out of the box and Lucy just had a fit.  In this pic we are at an impass.  I can't get tissue and she can't get rid of me.  This next pic is Lucy watching me from a totally cleared out box.  "Mom, I am so glad we get that tissue squared away."  Me too Lucy!

How about a card?  This was a quickie today.  I already had the little umbrella cut and assembled.  I used paper from my stash for this card.  Other areas of our country are praying that NO MORE rain comes their way.  Here in North Texas we are experiencing lots of wildfires.  Some areas are praying for MORE rain.  This card voices that sentiment.  This is also in celebration of Earth Day.
Design details:
Size:  A2 - Easel card
CS:  White, medium green, medium pink and yellow (The Paper Company)
        Pastel yellow (Colorbok - Pastel Pak)
PP:  Orange/Yellow shaded and White/Orange shaded (GCD Studios - Spring All Over)
        Rainbows, rain, green/white linen and rain tag (DCWV - Flower Shower stack)
Color Medium:  Green LePen (Marvy, this is really old), 1.0mm Black Energel (Pentel) and
                         White medium Gelly Roll
Font:  Papyrus (Microsoft)
Tool:  Corner Rounder (Marvy Uchida)
Adhesives:  ATG and foam tape (Scotch), 2 Way Glue (Zig - EK Success) and Xyron 150 (Xyron)
Create a Critter - Umbrella (pg 31) cut at 3"
Create a Critter - Butterfly (pg 64) cut at 1-1/2"
Create a Critter - Flower Trio (pg 69) cut at 2"

This card is entered in the following challenges:
Paper Playtime #43 - Weather
365 Cards Day 46 - Easel Card
PSR Random Amusing #10 - Earth Day

Blessings and Happy Crafting!
Belinda

Thursday, April 21, 2011

Easter Fun!

I have been having a great time playing with paper the last few days.  Here are a few more of my Easter creations.  I'll start with the Easter Lambs.  I made this in several different color combos.  Was just too much fun.  I am enjoying my new edger punch, Fancy Flight by EK Success.  I used it here to punch both sides of the paper for a great lace look.  The ribbon was a Hobby Lobby find.  I got a ton of different colors and patterns when they went on sale for 50% off.  Just perfect for cards and scrapbooking.  The cute little flowers on top of the card is from a set of foam glitter stickers that I found at our local Dollar Store.  I got different color packs and wish I had gotten more.  There were eight small stickers in two colors, five medium stickers in two different colors and four large stickers in a single color.  I think this was a steal at $1.00/package. 

The next cutie I also made in several in different colors.  Unfortunately I only got a pic of this one.  This is the first time I have used this cut from Create A Critter. 

Next are more of my Easter Baskets.  These are a little different from the first basket I showed earlier this week.  The difference is how I used the baskets this time.  I cut two baskets for each card, adhered the first basket directly to the paper, positioned the eggs and then adhered the top basket with foam tape.  Another thing that is different is that I cut the handle from the top basket.  I was much easier to use the foam tape.  I also added a 'blinged' flower.  The egg and flower stickers were also Hobby Lobby finds.  The center egg in each of these baskets has 'bling' and embellishments.  I got a pack of eight with four mini flowers for $1.00.  I also got the other egg stickers at Hobby Lobby for $0.70/pack.  There are 32 glittered stickers per package. 
Everytime I turned around to do something on the computer Zach was up on the craft table.  He just loves to lounge on top of my paper and die-cuts.  Here is a pick of him doing just that.
He doesn't look so innocent here.  In the next pic he is starting to lay his head down.  Even thought I take a ton of pics of him he is still weary of the camera ... especially if the flash is operating.

This last pic is of Zach-In-The-Box.  DH was unloading boxes and Zach took the opportunity to jump into a box.  He was asked to vacate the box so DH could move it to the garage. 
Isn't he just the cutest.  I do have two other kitties.  They are usually not around when I am crafting.  Lucy was taking a nap in the living room and Sophie was on the master bed.  Usually I have to move Lucy from the top of the printer.  She is our 'copy cat.'  Lucy regularly makes blank copies or turns off the printer altogether.  I will try to get some pics of the girls so I can show them to you all.

Here are the other design details on the cards:
Size:  A2
CS:  White, black, blue, pink, lilac, medium pink, light green, medium green, light gray, yellow and orange (The Paper Company) and Light yellow (Colorbok - Pastel Pack)
PP:  Bunnies, Eggs, Dots and Easter collage (DCWV Spring stack), Green dots and pink stripe (Colorbok - Pastel Garden) and Green flowers (MOD)
Stickers:  Eggs and flowers with bling (Hobby Lobby) and foam flower stickers (Dollar Store)
Fibers:  Flower ribbon (Hobby Lobby)
Tools:  Fancy Flight Edger Punch (EK Success)
Adhesives:  ATG and foam tape (Scotch) and 2 Way Glue (Zig - EK Success)
Create a Critter Chick and Egg (pg 53) cut at 2-1/2"
Create a Critter Basket (pg 26) cut at 3"
Create a Critter Lamb (pg 71) cut at 2-1/2"

These will be entered into the following challenges:
Kaboodle Doodles #63 - Thoughts of Spring/Easter
Fantabulous Cricut #56 - Do the Bunny Hop! - Chick
Creative Belli Blog # 115 - Eggs and Bunnies

Happy Crafting,
Belinda



Yippee!!!!!!!!

Just a quick post ...
I made my first Design Team ... Yippee!!!  I am so excited.  I am now a designer at Paper Crafting Journey.  Check out my sidebar for the design team members blog links.  Congratulations to all of my new fellow design team members, I am so honored to be accepted with the following new designers:


Also, if you would like to join in the current challenge (#8 - Use a Freebie) click here.   You have until Wednesday 27th April 2011 at 17:00 BST to link up your projects. 

Blessings and Happy Crafting,
Belinda

Monday, April 18, 2011

Easter Baskets ... Oh Boy!

Don't you just love putting together Easter baskets?  I do.  This year I may make some for the kitties.  Can't believe that Easter Sunday is just days away.  I better get busy.  Thank goodness I have one done!

So springy and ready for gifting!
Design details:
Size:  A2
CS:  White, light green, and medium pink (The Paper Company)
PP:  Dots (DCWV - Spring stack) and Yellow Gingham (Frances Meyer)
GP:  Yellow (DCWV - Flower Shower Glitter Mat Stack)
Color Medium:  Fuchsia Writer (Zig Memory Systems) and white Gelly Roll pen
Accents:  Egg stickers (Hobby Lobby)
Fibers:  Orchid ribbon (Hobby Lobby)
Tool:  Fancy Flight Edger Punch (EK Success)
Adhesives:  ATG and foam tape (Scotch)
Create a Critter Circle (pg 62) cut at 4"
Create a Critter Basket (pg 26) cut at 2"

This card is entered in the following challenges:
Creative Cutter Design Time Thursday - Hippity Hop use glitter, circle, yellow and ribbon
365 Cards #40 - Clever coloring - 4 methods:  pens, glitter, pp, ribbon
Card Cupids - Use pastels
Mojo Monday #187 - sketch
Really Reasonable Ribbon # 22 - Violets, Lilacs and Plums

I had a crafting buddy today.  Zach just HAD to lay on my desk as I was doodling.  He was just very insistent.  Funny kitty.  He is my best bud in the craft room.


Thanks for peeking and Happy Crafting,
Belinda

Sunday, April 17, 2011

Fun with Critters!

Hello Blogger,

I have been very busy this week.  Not much card making going on prior to yesterday.  I made FIVE, count 'em FIVE cards yesterday.  I had a blast with these little critters.  Each of these were made for a friend who was honored with a nomination or had a terrific achievement.  So, let's get this Critter parade started!!!





Design details for all cards:
Size:  3-1/2" x 4-7/8" (4Bar Envelop - I got 250 of these free so you will be seeing a lot of this size)
CS:  White, black, dark blue, light gray, tan, pink, medium pink, medium green, tan, yellow, dark brown, bright green, and medium blue (The Paper Company), Yellow green (DCWV - 8x8 Birthday Kit) and Caribbean Blue (Bazzill)
PP:  Stars and Circle Stars (DCWV - Spring Stack)
Glitter Paper:  Gold Glitter (DCWV - Flower Shower Glitter Mat Stack)
Color medium:  White Gelly Roll pen and 1.0mm Black Energel by Pentel
Font:  Princess BTN (Bitstream and Font Diner (www.fontdiner.com/ROE))
Stamp:  You're Special (Fiskars)
Chalk Ink:  Dark Blue (Colorbox)
Accents:  Red and Green Glitter Glue (Studio G), Round dark blue rhinestone, marquis light blue rhinestone and 7mm printed google eyes (Darice) and large round light blue rhinestone (Bling by EK Success)
Adhesives:  2 Way Glue (Zig - EK Success) and ATG (Scotch)
Tool:  Corner Rounder (Marvy Uchida)
Create a Critter Whale (pg 41) cut at 2-1/4"
Create a Critter Dalmatian (pg 35) cut at 2-1/2"
Create a Critter Cow (pg 60) cut at 2"
Create a Critter  Frog (pg 24) cut at 2-1/2"
Create a Critter Turtle (pg 64) cut at 2"

These little critters were so much fun.  I think I will challenge myself to create all of the images in Create a Critter.  It is the funnest!!!

These cards are entered in the following challenges:
Cookin' with Cricut #25 - Cash in your stash (star pp and gifted envelopes)
Amber's Crafts and Stuff #5 - Favorite Things (CAC cartridge)
OWH - Layers (2 or more)

Until next time ..... Happy Crafting!
Belinda

Saturday, April 9, 2011

Spread the Love Link Up Party

If you have been surfing lately you will know that Kristal of Getting Cricky with K Andrews is hosting and co-hosting a 'Love Link Up Party'.  I think this is a terrific idea.  I am all in.  Let the party begin ...





Best Fishes!

Me again ... I had so much fun working on this card.  This is the first time I have made the fishbowl and fishes from Create A Critter ... yes, I know you are probably getting tired of seeing CAC.  I am loving this cart ... it it is a FUN cart to play with.  I tried something a little new for me  ...  DOODLING.  Had a blast!  Okay without further ado, introducing Best Fishes!
I just love that background paper too.  The pic does not do it justice.  It is a pale green with darker green and medium turquoisy teal spots with white circles.  This cardstock is by SEI.  I am really loving it as well.

Design details:
Size:  A2
CS:  White, black, light blue, light pink, medium pink, darker pink, medium green and tan (The Paper Company) and Dark blue, medium blue and light blue (stash)
PP:  Giggles (SEI - Chick-a-doo)
Pens:  GellyRoll medium white (unknown) and Energel 1.0mm Black (Pentel)
Font:  Princess BTN [Bitstream and Font Diner (www.fontdiner.com/ROE)]
Create a Critter Fish (pg 43) cut at 3/4"; Fishbowl, water, sand and seaweed cut at 3"

This card is entered in the following challenges:
Sentinmental Sundays #49 - Let's Get Wet - water theme
Amber's Crafts and Stuff #4 - try a new technique
365 Cards #37 - Pure Contentment
Cookin' with Cricut #24 - April Showers - Rain, Water, Showers

You Make Me Smile!

There are people in our lives that just make us smile.  Well this card would be perfect for one such person.  I used the stamp set by Doodlebug Designs called Doodlebug Memories, it is an old set.  It has several great sayings you can piece together:  you make me + Smile; you make me + Giggle; you make me + Laugh.  This set also has some great butterflies and flowers.  I just love the set.

Here is my smile card:
Design details:
Size:  A2
CS:  White, green, light gray, medium gray and black (The Paper Company)
PP:  Pink Stripe (Colorbok - Pastel Garden) and Dots and Eggs (DCWV - Spring Stack)
Ink:  Heliotrope Pigment Brush Pad (Colorbox)
Stamps:  you make me + SMILE (Doodlebug Design, Inc. - Doodlebug Memories)
Accents:  Light blue rhinestones (Darice)
Create a Critter (pg 71) cut at 2-1/2"

This card is entered in the following challenges:
Kaboodle Doodles #61 - Let's get girly (I think the earrings make the lamb look girly and the pink paper)
Papers, Scissors & Rocks #109 - 4 of anything (papers)

Thanks for taking a peek,
Belinda

Some Bunny Loves You!

It is a wonderful day!  Although it is a bit windy, the sun is shining brightly and the birds are singing outside my craft room window.  Have been busy in the craft room last night and today.  The papers in this project just remind me of spring.  I love pastels and white, they are fresh and clean.
Design details:
Size:  A2
CS:  White, black, pink, medium pink and lilac (The Paper Company)
PP:  Pink Stripe (Colorbok - Pastel Garden) and Dots (DCWV - Spring Stack)
Accents:  Lilac brads (The Paper Studio)
Tools:  Large Circle Template and Red blade (Creative Memories) and Silent Setter (Provo Craft)
Font:  Princess BTN [Bitstream and Font Diner (www.fontdiner.com/ROE)]
Create a Critter Bunny (pg 26) cut at 2-1/2"

This card is entered in the following challenges:
Scrapbookaholic By Abby #2 - Spring - Anything
365 - Day 34 - Sketch

Using a colored card base is a new thing for me.  I think I will do a bit more of these in the future.  I really like the look.

Thanks for taking a peek,
Belinda

Thursday, April 7, 2011

Going Wild!!!

Hello Blogger,

It is early morning ... or late night, however you want to look at it (Thursday morn 2:21 am).   Was thinking of this card at my desk before making dinner on Wednesday evening.  Just about had all the planning done when the timer went off on dinner.  One thing lead to another and I did not get back to my creative desk until almost 1 am.  I am typically a night owl.  Final finished this little cutie in about 1 hour after sitting back down. 
I sure hope you enjoy him as much as I have enjoyed making him.
He is a 'WILD ONE'!!!  I love the bright colors.  Seems appropriate since things are beginning to bloom.  Love that sombrero ... it just SCREAMS summer celebrations!!!

Design details:
Size:  A2
CS:  Ivory, bright yellow, orange, purple, bright green, tan and black (The Paper Company)
PP:  Yellow stripe and Yellow/orange argyle (DCWV - Flower Shower stack)
Ink:  Dark Brown Fluid Chalk (ColorBox)
Pen:  Chocolate Writer (Zig Memory System)
Adhesives:  2 Way Glue (Zig - EK Success), ATG and foam tape (Scotch)
Create a Critter - Chick (pg 53) cut at 3"; Palm Tree (pg 51) cut at 2"; Go Wild (pg 29) cut at 1-1/2"
Wild Card - Sombrero (pg 49) cut at 4"
Paisley - Sunglasses (pg 29) cut at 1-1/2"

I am entering this into the following challenges:
Flaunt It Fridays #17 - Disguise Bird
Simply Sunday Challenge with K Andrews - For the Birds

Nighty Night,
Belinda

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Puppy Hugs!

It's me again.  I have a real cutie here.  This is for my Aunt Sister and her little dog Chico.  The image on this card looks like Chico.  I know it will make my Aunt Sister smile.  She loves her little buddy.  I try to send her a card and letter weekly.  Please pray for her.  She has been feeling a little poorly this week.  Her 90th birthday is coming in August this year.   On to her card ...
Design details:
Size:  A2
CS:  Ivory, tan, pink, medium pink and black (The Paper Company)
PP:  Yellow/burgandy stripe (DCWV - Flower Shower stack)
Fibers:  1/4" Burgandy ribbon (Offray) and Burgandy/Black dot ribbon (Cajun Collection - Making Memories)
Ink:  Black (Fiskars set)
Font:  Princess BTN (Bitstream, Inc. and Font Diner (www.fontdiner.com/ROE))
Four Legged Friends (Cricut Lite) - Dog5 cut at 3-3/4"
Stretch Your Imagination - Flourish4 Blackout (pg 78) cut at 2-1/2"

I will be entering this one into the following challenges:
OWH Stars and Stamps K-9 Challenge - Dog or Dogs
Card Cupids - dots or stripes
Happy Monday Challenge - Polka Dots, Stripes and Checks (Any combo)

Happy Crafting,
Belinda

Welcome Home

Hello again blogger,

I have been working diligently today to get a few cute cards done and in the mail.  Here is the first of the cards.
The colors are bright and welcoming.  I loved working with Cricut Wild Cards cart today.  It was a blast.  I did some free hand dry embossing for bricks on the chimney. 

Design details:
Size:  3-1/2" x 4-7/8" (4-bar envelop)
CS:  Ivory, rust, gold, light gray, medium green and brown
Stamp:  Small Flourish (Sweet Blossoms & Swirls - Hot Off the Press)
Ink:  Black (Fiskars set)
Fibers:  Ivory picot ribbon (Offray) used in window to make lace-like curtians.
Adhesives:  Tape Rummer (Scotch), 2 Way Glue (Zig - EK Success) and 3d foam squares (Thermoweb)
Wild Card House (pg 75) and shrubs (icon) cut at 4.1"
Stretch Your Imagination  Flourish4 Blackout (pg 78) cut at 1.2"

I will be entering this into the following challenges:
Cricut Cardz Challenge #68 - House image, a tough of lace and a flourish
Craft Your Passion Challenges #52 - Anything goes

Thanks for taking a peek.  Happy Crafting,
Belinda

Monday, April 4, 2011

Batwing Queen

Back again with another card.  This is for a friend who won an exercise challenge.  She did the most arm exercises.  This is the card that I sent to her for her win. 

This is the inside sentiment.
Design details:
Size:  fits an A2 envelope
CS:  Black and white (The Paper Company)
PP:  Purple flowers (DCWV - Flower Shower stack)
Font:  Engravers' Old English Bold BT (Bitstream, Inc.)
Adhesive:  ATG (Scotch)
Hello Kitty Greetings Bat (pg 72) cut at 3-3/4"; Inside sentiment bat cut at 3-1/4"

I am entering this card into the following challenges:
Cookin' w/Cricut #23 - Funny quote, saying or pun

Happy Crafting,
Belinda

Count you Twice

It's me again blogger.

I have another card made with a digi stamp.  I had forgotten how much fun coloring can be ... relaxing too.

Design details:
Size:  A2
CS:  Ivory, orange and medium green (The Paper Company)
PP:  Blue floral and Blue/Ivory/Green Mosaic (DCWV - Flower Shower stack)
Stamp:  ChrissyLe_Poppies (Digi by Paper Ink Color)
Font:  Annie BTN [Bitstream and Font Diner (www.fontdiner.com/ROE)]
Punches:  Corner rounder (Marvy-Uchida) and Fancy Flight Edger (EK Success)
Tool:  5x7 oval template with blue and green blades (cut on inside) (Creative Memories)
Fibers:  3/16" Green picot ribbon (Offray)
Pencils:  Colored pencils (Crayola)

This card will be entered in the following challenges:
Paper Playtime #42 - Digi Monday - anything goes
Pollycraft Monday #87 - Old/Neglected stamp/image

Blessings and Happy Crafting,
Belinda

Seeds of Kindness

Hello blogger,

It is a beautiful, albiet very windy, day here.  A cool front came through early this morning and we got some much needed rain.  Put me right in the mood for coloring some flowers.  Here is one of my cards for today.
I made this card following the sketch from My Creative Time.

Design details
Size:  A2
CS:  Ivory and light blue (The Paper Company)
PP:  Gardening squares (DCWV - Flower Shower stack)
Stamp:  Watering Can (Digital by Paper Ink Color)
Font:  Freehand591BT (Bitstream, Inc.)
Pumches:  Corner rounder (MRvy Uchida) and Daisy Scallop Edger (EK Success)
Pen/Pencil:  Energel 1.0mm - Black (Pentel) and Colored Pencils (Crayola)
Fibers:  3/16" green picot ribbon (Offray)

This card will be entered in the following challenges:
Amber's Crafts & Stuff #3 - April Flowers
Throwback Thursday #179 - Cricutless and sketch
Creative Belli #114 - Sewing - Stitchin', buttons, seam tape, pin, etc.

Thanks for stopping by,
Belinda

Happy Easter! Happy Spring!

Hello my bloggie friend,

I have been working on the following projects for the last three days.  This all came about because I wanted Easter or Spring placemats for my fur-babies: Sophie, Zach and Lucy.  Most of the placemats I found had a funny odor to them.  I think it was just the vinyl they were made with, but Zach does not like 'wonky' odors and he would not get close to his food dish with that placemat under his dish.  So, I decided to make 12x12 placemats for my babies and laminate them.  These pics are pre-lamination.  Need to find a good place to do that job.  So let the show begin ...

Sophie's placemat - Happy Easter
Design details:
Size:  12x12
CS:  black, white, pink, medium pink and medium blue (The Paper Company) and pale yellow (Colorbok - pastel pack)
PP:  blue/pink floral (DCWV - Spring Stack); various papers for eggs were all from my stash.
Adhesives:  ATG (Scotch), 2 Way Glue (Zig - EK Success) and Xyron 150 (Xyron)
Create a Critter Bunny and Flower (pg 26) cut at 6" and Basket cut at 5-3/4"
Cricut Classic Font Letters cut at 1-1/4" (Tall Ball Font with shadow)
Creative Memories Oval set used to cut eggs

Zach's placemat - Egg Hunt
Design details:
Size:  12x12
CS:  black, bright green, yellow, orange, light green and tan (The Paper Company)
PP:  Floral background (DCWV - Spring Stack), green dot (DCWV - Flower Shower stack), Funky Swirl Lime (Making Memories) and various others from stash for eggs
Adhesives:  ATG (Scotch) and Xyron 150 and 500 (Xyron)
Creative Memories oval set used to cut eggs
Create a Critter Chick (pg 53) cut at 5", Worm (pg 65) cut at 4" and Grass (pg 45) cut at 2-1/2"
Cricut Classic Font Letters cut at 1-1/4"

Lucy's placemat

Design details
Size:  12x12
CS:  black, white, light gray, medium pink and medium blue (The Paper Company)
PP:  floral background (DCWV - Spring Stack) and green dot (DCWV - Flower Shower stack)
Fibers: MD Lt Topaz - 725 (DMC Embroidery floss)
Creative Memories oval set used to cut eggs
Create a Critter Lamb (pg 71) cut at 6-1/2" and Grass (pg 45) cut at 2-1/2"
Cricut Classic Font Oval Tags (pg 69) cut at 2" and letters (Tall Ball w/Shadow) cut at 1-1/4"

I am entering them in the following challenges:
Paper Cutz #85 - Easter - any colors
Scrapbookaholic By Abby #2 - Spring - Anything
Cupcake Inspirations #105 - Easter - following this pic


I had a ton of fun creating these larger projects (I typically make cards).   I am planning to make more for others holidays ... Flag Day, Summer, 4th of July, Back to School, Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas are on the list so far.  These were just too much fun.

Blessings and Happy Crafting,
Belinda

Friday, April 1, 2011

Happy Birthday Koala

It's me again.  I have another Birthday Koala.  He is ready for the party.  He has on his hat and is bringing the Birthday Boy or Girl a balloon.  This little Koala is ready for some Birthday fun!!!


This cute little party goer will be sent to the following challenges:
Craft Your Passion #51 - Grin and Bear It
Happy Monday Challenge - Card for a kid

Design Details:
All paper is from DCWV 8X8 Birthday Scrapbook Kit unless otherwise stated.
Size:  A2 - side fold
CS:  white, black, light gray, and medium gray (The Paper Company), red, blue, green and yellow.
PP:  Happy Birthday purple
Accent:  Pineapple Glitter Glue (JoAnn's)
Adhesives:  ATG (Scotch), 2 Way Glue (Zig - EK Success) and 3d foam square (Thermoweb)
Create a Critter Koala (pg 49) cut at 2-1/2"
Create a Critter Balloon (pg 30) cut at 2-1/2"
Create a Critter Hat (pg 29) cut at 2-1/2"
Create a Critter Happy Birthday (pg 27) cut at 1-1/2"

Blessings and more crafting to come,
Belinda

Happy Birthday Pinwheel

Hello Blogger friend,

Back again with another critter.  Needed to add more birthday cards to my stash and the give away bin.
This cute little koala is one of my faves.  Just want to smile when I see him.


This was created using a sketch from OWH Stars and Stamps.  This is entered in the OWH Stars and Stamps Birthday challenge #62.
 Design details:
All papers, stickers, vellum are from DCWV 8X8 Birthday Scrapbook Kit unless otherwise stated.
Size:  A2 - top fold
CS:  white, black, light gray and medium gray (The Paper Company), blue, green and yellow.
PP:  multi stripe and green Happy Birthday
Accents:  blue star brads (Recollections), hat sticker and vellum Happy Birthday
Adhesives:  ATG (Scotch), 2 Way Glue (Zig - EK Success) and foam tape (Darice)
Tools:  Silent Setter (Provo Craft)
Create a Critter Koala (pg 49) cut at 2-1/2"
Create a Critter Pinwheel (pg 29) cut at 2-1/2"

Happy Crafting,
Belinda