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Card Creating Tuesday at Erica’s Craft Room

2012-01-24T09:40:00.000-05:00

It is Tuesday which means it is Card Creating Day at Erica’s Craft Room. I choose to work with Embossing powder.

Have you ever played with UTEE? If you put on several layers, melting each with the heat gun and letting them cool in between, you will get a shiny epoxy like element. Cool huh.

The bird was cut from Serenade Solutions and Versamark was used to layer the UTEE. I used pop dots on the bird to give the card dimension. I used Kraft Cardstock for the card base. I stamped the Design Block Tree (Hero Arts) with Tsukineko
Tuxedo Black Ink. I love how this ink stamps. The sentiment from My Pink Stamper’s Punny-licious was also stamped with this ink. I cut the cardstock to make it look like a banner. The gem eye is from Hero Arts as well.

Be sure to check out what the other Design Team members made at Erica’s Craft Room.

I have also enetered this in the Bow, Button, and Bling Challenge over at Die Cuttin Divas

2011 in Review

2012-01-21T23:29:00.001-05:00

I managed to scrap a 2011 in review page by mid January 2012. I think that is pretty good. Normally it takes much longer.

This year I designed to participate in 52 Inspirations 2012. Since I registered before January I also got 52 Projects 2012 for free with my purchase. To my great surprise the first project was a template for a year in review page. Now the really great news is that this project is a freebie at oscraps so that you can try 52 projects. You can get it here. If you aren’t a digi scrapper there is a printable template included in the set.

New Sales at Two Peas

2012-01-20T13:05:00.001-05:00

I wanted to let you know about some new sales promotions going on at Two peas right now.

Also the third episode of glitter girl was posted this week and the theme is Mental Block.

Check it out here

Art Philosophy B-day Card: Erica’s Craft Room DT

2012-01-19T07:59:00.000-05:00

For my post this week for Erica’s Craft Room I made a birthday card for my Mother-in-law with Art Philosophy. This is a great cartridge and I am sure I will be making another project with it soon.

I designed the card on my gypsy so that I could cut all the pieces at one time. I used a multi cut of 3 to cut since I had cardstock weight pieces for several of the cuts. You might notice tape on my mat. I used masking tape on the edges of my papers to help them stay on mat when the cutting head moves. Before I used the tape the corners would often get caught and mess up the cuts.

The paper I used was from a Nutcracker themed stack I got at Michaels that was marked down a few days before Christmas. The paper I used for the cupcake wrapper has some glitter in it. I used pop dots on the cupcake.

The inside sentiment is the only cut that was not from Art Philosophy. It is from Three Birds on Parade (another favorite cartridge of mine).

I loved how the card turned out. Sophisticated but not too girly.

To see more creative projects from other design team members, please go visit http://mycricutcraftroom.blogspot.com/

Vote for Opperation Write Home

2012-01-17T10:34:00.000-05:00

Would you please consider voting for Operation Write Home as a Charity of Choice for Charity Wings to raise funds for? You can vote for Charity of Choice here.

Troops are still deployed overseas and greatly appreciate the handmade cards that Operation Write Home provides them. You can learn more about Operation Write Home here. If you are a card maker you can make handmade cards for them. If you aren't there are other ways to help. OWH is also going to be at CHA along with 7 other charites. If you are luck enough to be going to CHA please check them out.

CHA is coming soon

2012-01-14T13:56:00.001-05:00

CHA Winter is January 29th-February 1st. Right now the manufactures are previewing the items they will be releasing at CHA. A great place to see links to the previews is Scrapbook Update.

In order to make room for the new products stores often put older product on sale. I know locally that in years past the stores run the sale when they are at CHA. Two Peas in a Bucket (Online store) is currently running there pre-CHA sale. Check out the Hero Arts, Ranger, Sizzix, and Tim Holtz products on sale.

There is also a Clearance sale going on at Dick Blick as well.

New markdowns on tons of items, while supplies last!

Have you heard of Blitsy? Right now they have Tim Holtz Distress stains for $3.00. Plus other goodies. Each special only lasts a week. If you haven’t signed up please consider doing so with my referral id.

http://blitsy.com/rewardsref/index/refer/id/11663/

Love the pastel colors

2012-01-12T23:29:00.001-05:00

While snow is falling outside I thought I would share some cheery pastel tones layouts. This month as part of my CT assignment with Digitals I got to work with Indian Hawthorne by Kathryn Estry. I love the soft tones and delicate elements in the kit.

The first layout I made is also for Digitals Scripture Challenge. It includes a photo of me since the page is for my Faith Journal.

Credits:

Indian Hawthorne by Kathryn Estry
Indian Hawthorne Alpha by Kathryn Estry

The second layout features I photo of me as a baby with my Mom. When I read this quote as part of the He said She said challenge at Digitals I thought of this photo.

Credits:

Indian Hawthorne by Kathryn Estry
Indian Hawthorne Alpha by Kathryn Estry
Text Creator PSP Script by Cassel

Ten Things–January 2012 Bird Edition

2012-01-11T21:54:00.001-05:00

Once again I am participating in Shimelle’s Ten Things. This month I wanted to share my 10 favorite photos of my feather babies, Mort and Ferg.

Introducing Fergeson Jenkins (named after the HOF Cubs player)

Introducing Mordacaia “Three Toes” (named after 1908 Cubs Pitcher) Don’t worry she has all her toes the nickname comes from the pitcher’s nickname.

Ahoy Matey Pop Up Card

2012-01-10T08:19:00.000-05:00

This is my first post as a full time Design Team member of Erica’s Craft Room. During the month of December I was part of the seasonal design team and was very excited that Erica asked us to stay on as regular design team members. I will be posting about once of week with DT projects and at the beginning of the month I will be participating in the 100 Cricut cartridge blog hop.

Tuesday theme is Card making for Erica’s Craft room. If you are a follower you know I love to create cards. This week some of us on the DT will be making pop up cards. While there is a cricut cartridge of pop up cards, I don’t own it so I made my card the old fashioned way.

I basically cut a slit in my card base with the card folded to make a stand for my sentiment to sit on. For an example of this you can check out this tutorial at splitcoast stampers. The sentiment if from 3 Birds on Parade. I used the black cricut marker to draw the sentiment and then cut the shadow shape around it.

To hide the slit I cut for the pop up mechanism I used a beach text patterned paper. I love this paper so much I have about twenty sheets of it. I don’t think it is produced anymore by Creative Imaginations, so it’s a good thing I have a stash. The pirate bird on the front is also from 3 Birds on Parade. He is cut at 5 inches.

Be sure to check out the other DT projects at http://mycricutcraftroom.blogspot.com

Newest Super Hero: Glitter Girl

2012-01-05T12:49:00.003-05:00

Who is Glitter Girl you might ask? What you haven't heard of glitter girl? Well then I have a treat for you. Glitter Girl is the superhero who solves scrapbooking problems. What an awesome supper power, right. Disguised with a mask and pink hair streak, her secret identity is Shimmelle. You can watch the Adventures of Glitter Girl weekly on Two Peas in a Bucket. Check out episode one here. New episode will be posted on Wednesdays.

Happy Moo Year

2012-01-02T02:34:00.001-05:00

Graphics from Lettering Delights

Favorite Projects of 2011

2011-12-30T22:16:00.001-05:00

I want to share my favorite projects using my cricut from the past year.

I loved learning how to use SCAL with my cutter to make custom cards like this M&M card

Learned how to make a trifold card

Fell in love with 3-D rolled flowers

Played with mists and ink

Cut Heat Set Vinyl

Linked up at Lezlyes ink and paper

DL.Art Thankful Thursday

2011-12-27T15:57:00.000-05:00

I have much to be Thankful for: My mom's sucessful surgery, good friends, my feather babies, a wonderful husband, and a loving family. But for DL.ART Thankful Thursday she asked us to share about someTHING we were thankful for. My condo is definately that something. I love that it is close to work and is in the perfect location. The neighbors are nice and there are plenty of critters that hang around outdoors.

After Christmas Sales & Digitals Blog Train

2011-12-26T14:12:00.001-05:00

I wanted to mention to all of my followers some after Christmas sales out there.

For those of you looking for software to organize your photos or digital supplies ACDSee is currently having a sale through Jan 6th on their products. ACDSee 14 is currently on sale for more than half off.

Our Daily Bread has extended their Christmas sale through December 31st. Select sets are discounted 30%. You can read more about it on their

blog.

You can get the new version of

Paint Shop Pro right now for 59.99 with free shipping through Dec 31st.

Great sales still going on at Two Peas in a Bucket until December 31st.

1. Free shipping through the end of the year when you cart totals $35 or more in non-digital/non-phaseout product domestically shipped.

2.Year End Clearance Sale! Save an additional 10% off clearance items. Discounts up to 75% off.

3. Select Holiday Products on Sale.

4. Chance to win a signed Tim Holtz Vagabond for each product review.

Looking for some Digital Freebies ????

Well the Digitals Blog Train just left the station today. The links are live for 24 hours and the blog train runs from Dec 26th through Jan 1st. The following designers will be offering a free download on their blog each day:

Gingerbread Anyone?

2011-12-22T08:47:00.000-05:00

I am sharing another project as part of Erica’s Cricut Craft Room 25 Days of Christmas. Today’s theme is gingerbread. Don't forget to stop by Erica's blog to see more projects today....
and every day in December.
http://mycricutcraftroom.blogspot.com

Things have been crazy recently so I didn’t have time to make another shape card. However, I love how the card turned out. I decided to play with my new cartridge Paper Trimmings. It is a circle cartridge and was part of the reason I wanted a membership for Christmas.

I cut the gingerbread man at 4 inches. Doesn’t he just make you want to smile? His curly frosting reminds me of hostess cupcakes. The cardstock I used is from Michaels. The card base is a gatefold design that I won as blog candy. I love how the gingerbread looks on the flap. I stamped the sentiment with a Hero Arts stamp. The twine around his neck is Maraschino twine from The Twinery.

Inspired by Tim’s 12 Tags of Christmas Day 5

2011-12-18T01:02:00.003-05:00

So I am slowly working my way through the techniques of Tim’s Tags 2011. Today I want to share with you the tag I made based on Day 6. I love the technique and will definitely be trying it again. I used some acrylic film I got from Pat Catan’s a year or so ago to put the alcohol inks on. I only put on one layer of ink. For my stamping I used Tuxedo Black ink and the music reflections stamp. The small flower was cut from the Flower Shoppe Cricut Cartridge. The tag was cut from Classic Font.

Linked up at:
http://www.iheartnaptime.net/

Blog Candy and Sales

2011-12-17T14:34:00.001-05:00

If you are looking for the December Color Combo Blog Hop you can see my post here.

If you are looking for Erica’s 25 days of Christmas – Baking you can see my post here.

Scrapping Mama has some awesome blog candy she is giving away December 20th. You can get all the details on her blog at http://www.scrappingmamma.net/2011/12/hello-my-friends-its-december-only-22.html

Need Photo Books, cards, or Calendars. Right now you can save at Mixbook:

BLICK ART MATERIALS: Save up to 68% on Select Items through December 17th!

Find this season's hottest gifts for every crafter on your list. Visit the Holiday Gift Ideas Sale at CreateForLess today!

Two Peas has some great sales right now too:

Year End Clearance Sale! Save an additional 10% off clearance items. Discounts up to 75% off. Discounts good 12/17/2011 (12:00am CST) through 12/31/2011 (11:59pm CST)

Select Holiday Products On Sale! Discounts good 11/17/2011 (12:00am CST) through 12/31/2011 (11:59pm CST).

Free shipping through the end of the year when you cart totals $35 or more in non-digital/non-phaseout product domestically shipped. Starts at midnight CST on 12/17/11 runs through 12/31/2011 (11:59pm CST).

December Color Combo

2011-12-17T08:20:00.001-05:00

It is time for the December Color Combo Blog Hop. You should have come from http://www.michelleroycroft.blogspot.com/ The colors for this month are inspired by a decadent desert. I love the rich browns in the palette. In fact the card I made for Erica’s 25 Days of Christmas also has these colors. You can see the card in my post here.

My layout showcases the photo I took at 11 am on 11-11-11. I should have taken it at 11:11 for the full effect, but this is close enough.

Credits:
Project 365 Papers by Captivating Visions
Days of the Week Tags by Connie Prince
A New Day Flowers by Inspired by Dominic Designs
A New Day Circles by Inspired by Dominic Designs
A New Day Vellum Alpha by Inspired by Dominic Designs
A New Day Splat Mats by Inspired by Dominic Designs

If you like the Inspired by Dominic Designs pieces I used you can get them free right now through her newsletter or her tweeted links. You find them here.

The next stop is http://spud-pickle.blogspot.com

The full blog hop list is
www.abstractsmixedwithextracts.com
http://www.suealthouse.blogspot.com/
http://www.snapsandsnippets.blogspot.com
http://scrapyourlife.net/
http://www.michelleroycroft.blogspot.com/
http://digipage-blog.everything-digital-scrapbooking.com/
http://spud-pickle.blogspot.com
http://www.scrapworthylives.com/
http:/handmadebykirsty.blogspot.com
http://istampscrapcraft.blogspot.com/

Baking–Erica’s Cricut Craftroom 25 Days of Christmas

2011-12-17T02:37:00.001-05:00

I am sharing another project as part of Erica’s Cricut Craftroom 25 Days of Christmas. Today’s theme is baking. Don't forget to stop by Erica's blog to see 24 more projects today....
and every day in December.
http://mycricutcraftroom.blogspot.com

I had originally planned to make a layout of one of my favorite Christmas cookie recipes, but things have been crazy recently. My mom had emergency surgery this week. She is home now and recovering. (Remember to take lots of breaks while crafting, Mom).

I decided to make a card. To find a cool baking image I used a great tool, a website called Mycutsearch.com. I typed in baking and one of the images it returned was of a girl pulling something from the oven. I wanted to to have a silloutte feel so I choose a dark brown color.

I used the Houndstooth Cuttlebug Embossing Folder on the card Front. Since it wouldn’t fill the whole card front, I stamped my sentiment first and then arranged the piece in the folder so that from the sentiment to the top of the card would be left unembossed.

The sentiment is from Hero Arts. It is stamped with Walnut Stain Distress Ink. The cricut image was given some extra dimension with foam dots.

Erica’s 25 Days if Christmas -Penguin

2011-12-13T07:19:00.000-05:00

Welcome to Erica's Craft Room 25 Days of Christmas,
with 25 Cricut projects a day.
Don't forget to stop by Erica's blog to see 24 more projects today....
and every day in December.
http://mycricutcraftroom.blogspot.com
Here is my project....

I designed the penguin card on my gypsy using Winter Frolic. I embossed the black layout with my cuttlebug using the Textile Embossing Folder.

I made the lollipop by putting Scotch Quick Dry Adhesive on the circle and wrapping the twine around the circle. The twine Maraschino from The Twinery. I love the thickness of it.

Inspired by Tim’s 12 Tags of Christmas day 1

2011-12-12T01:06:00.002-05:00

I was inspired by the tags that Tim has been making on his blog. There are tons of new techniques to try. I want to share with you the tag I made based on Tim’s Day 1 Tag (see it here)

I didn’t have the pinecone die so I used one of the spiral cuts from Flower Shoppe to make my pine cone. I added stickles to give it an iced look. The holly leaves are cut with a sizzix die and scored down the middle to give them added dimension.

The Tag is cut from the Cricut Classic cut cartridge. I inked the embossing folder with versamark. I lot I put white embossing powder on but after heating it I realized it was clear. Once I added spun sugar distress ink though I loved the look.

The ribbon is one I got on clearance after Christmas a few years ago. I love what it added to the tag.

Linked up at :
http://www.centsationalgirl.com/

Christmas Time Fun in Blog Land–10 Things December

2011-12-10T21:37:00.001-05:00

Christmas Time fun is abound on the web. For ten things this month I wanted to share some fun things that I have found with my blog friends.

1. Tim’s 12 Tags of Christmas – This is wrapping up soon but it is a great source of inspiration and you can see tags from previous years.

2. Scrap Orchard’s Advent – Each day from now until Christmas there is a free piece of a Christmas mega kit to newsletter subscribers plus 50% of the featured digital designer

3. Above Rubies- Above Rubies is having 7 days of giveaways and each day there is a sale item.

4. Peppermint Creative- 12 Days of Days is about half way through. Find the daily deal through twitter, facebook, or the newsletter.

5. Erica’s Craft Room 25 Days of Christmas – There are various themes throughout December. All projects use the cricut. The projects I have done for some of the days are below.

6. Cooking with Cricut 25 Days of Christmas – Each day see DT projects and get free digi stamps, cutting files, and digital images

7. December Countdown with Scrapbook & Cards Today – Each day a different project and instructions is put up.

8. Oh My Crafts 12 Days of Christmas – This is almost over as well. There are 12 gift ideas and each day there is a giveaway

9. Oscraps 12 days O Christmas – Sales and tutorials

10. 12 Tilda’s of Christmas – Simon Says stamps is showing a different Tilda project each day through the 12th of Decembe.

Want to see more 10 Things on the 10th? All the blogs are linked up at Shimelle’s blog.

Sweet Chick - Erica's Craft Room 25 Days of Christmas

2011-12-09T12:57:00.000-05:00

Welcome to Erica's Craft Room 25 Days of Christmas,

with 25 Cricut projects a day.

Don't forget to stop by Erica's blog to see 24 more projects today....

and every day in December.

http://mycricutcraftroom.blogspot.com

Here is my project....

I used the Christmas Cards Solutions cartridge to make my card. This is now available as a digital cartridge as well. The snow on the branch is made with the Pearl Paint Dabber by Ranger. The holly berries are colored with the Barn Door Distress Ink by Ranger. The stamped sentiment sweet chick is from My Pink Stamper.

Amazing Giveaway from Melissa

2011-12-06T22:22:00.001-05:00

Melissa is giving away some serious blog candy. It includes a $150 GC to Michaels and copics. To enter go here on her blog.

Don’t tell Cookie Monster

2011-12-05T22:40:00.001-05:00

Don’t tell Cookie Monster but this cookie is just paper. I think this card would would perfect for a just because card for someone sweet in your life.

Welcome to Erica's Craft Room 25 Days of Christmas,

with 25 Cricut projects a day.

Don't forget to stop by Erica's blog to see more projects today....

and every day in December.

http://mycricutcraftroom.blogspot.com

Here is my project....

Cuts from Winter Frolic. I used Glossy Accents on the sprinkles.

Sarah B Designs Retirement Sale

2011-12-03T11:45:00.000-05:00

One of the designers I CT for is retiring all her CU products and several of her kits.

In fact two of my favorite kits are retiring:

Be My Tweetheart Page Kit

Dramatic Flair Page Kit

Credits:

all from Dramatic Flair by Sarah B Designs (Sarah Meyer)
Font - Ck Ali's Writing

Head over to Digitals now and pick up these goodies for a great price!

My Memories Winner

2011-12-02T18:56:00.001-05:00

I did pick the winner for my blog candy: My Memories Suite.

The winner was Pam. I have emailed Pam and she should be receiving her download code shortly if she hasn’t already.

For those of you who didn’t win don’t forget you can use my code STMMMS93449 to save $10 off the cost of My Memories Suite. The new version, version 3, was just released. I have upgraded but haven't had a chance to check out the new features yet. I will let you know once I have a chance to play.

Snow Play Day 2 Of Erica’s Craft Room 25 Days of Christmas

2011-12-02T05:34:00.000-05:00

Welcome to Erica's Craft Room 25 Days of Christmas,

with 25 Cricut projects a day.

Don't forget to stop by Erica's blog to see 24 more projects today....

and every day in December.

http://mycricutcraftroom.blogspot.com

Here is my project....

I call this shaped card a snow angel, since that’s what I think he is making. I designed the card on my gypsy. I love using it to make shaped cards. If you don’t have a gypsy you could glue the two individual snow cuts together at the top; the card will just open differently.

Rather then cut the facial features with the cricut I used Peachy Keen stamps. He looks so happy to be playing in the snow.

The cuts were all one image on Winter Frolic. All the patterned papers were scraps from other projects.

Day 1 of Erica’s Craft Room 25 Days of Christmas

2011-12-01T05:09:00.000-05:00

Welcome to Erica's Craft Room 25 Days of Christmas,

with 25 Cricut projects a day.

Don't forget to stop by Erica's blog to see 24 more projects today....

and every day in December.

http://mycricutcraftroom.blogspot.com

Here is my project....

See I do sometimes paper scrap. I first designed my page on my gypsy – so it was a little like Digi scrapping. (LOL) I actually designed my page with another cricut cut but decided after I cut it that I didn’t want to use it on the page.

The background paper is from Michaels. I found it with the single sheets. Sorry I don’t know the manufacturer. I mainly used cardstock for most of my cuts. To get clean cuts I utilized a multi cut of 4 on my gypsy.

Baby Jesus is from Winter Frolic. The Star is from Christmas Solutions (one of the carts that was given as a promo with the gypsy). The angel is from Christmas Village and the priceless tag is from Graphically Speaking.

All Decked Out

2011-11-28T23:53:00.002-05:00

Since it is almost December it seems the perfect time to start scrapping with Christmas kits. Through my CT assignment with Digitals I was lucky enough to get to work with a great Christmas kit, Merry Xmas. I love the colors and the papers in this kit.

I decided that the santa and sleigh paper would be perfect for photos of my Mom’s house decorated for Christmas. She loves Santa so the paper gives an added meaning. She always goes all out with her Christmas gatherings. This year even though she was keeping our Thanksgiving gathering “low key” the table was all decked out. Martha Stewart stand back – you have nothing on my Mom.

Credits:
Merry Xmas by Alessandra Designs
Font:CK_Alis_Writing
Linked Up at:

Cyber Monday Deals

2011-11-28T11:58:00.000-05:00

Tired from shopping yet? Well there are some Cyber Monday deals I wanted to mention:

Mixbook up to 50% off. Great for Christmas Cards or Photo books.

Dick Blick:
Get 10% off orders $100+, or 15% off $150+ AND FREE SHIPPING on orders $99+ with promo code CCXA (see details for terms)!

Corel: Cyber Monday Deals

PSPX4 – You can get the full version for a fantastic price. 29.99 if you follow this link.

PSPX4 Ultimate – PSPX4 bundle which includes the Nik® Color Efex Pro™ 3.0 filters and a photo book from blurb by going here.
Video Studio Pro X4 – On sale for 39.99 is you follow this link.

Two Peas in a Bucket
Cyber Monday Digital Sale places all digital kits in the store at 25% off the regular retail price. This promotion is good Monday 11/28/11 only from 12:00am through 11:59pm CST.

Forms & Letters by Hero Arts	Our House Bundle by Angie Kovaks and Chrissy Williams	Into the Forest by Hero Arts	Birds & Patterns by Hero Arts
Just Be Kit by Dianne Rigdon	Gridz 12x12 Templates by Chrissy William	Menagerie by Hero Arts	You Spin Me 12x12 Templates by Angie Kovacs
Lakehouse Kit by Angie Kovacs	Lakehouse Kit by Chrissy Williams	Collage Shapes 12x12 Templates by Chrissy Williams

InLinkz.com

20% OFF all regular price product in the Two Peas in a Bucket store. Product must be non-digital & non-phaseout product. Starting at 12:00am (CST) 11/24/2011 through 11:59pm (CST) 11/28/2011.

Everyday Faces Peachy Keen	Tim Holtz Reflection Stamps	Tim Holtz Bitty Grunge Stamps
Tim Holtz Songbird Stamp	Tree Design Block Stamp	Hand Drawn Flower Stamp
Florentine Pattern Wood Block Stamp	Music Background Cling Stamp	Classic Fabric Design Cling Stamp
Dictionary Greeting Cling Stamps

InLinkz.com

Receive FREE shipping with a minimum purchase of $35 and receive a free gift when using coupon code 2PBFCM at checkout. All product must be non-digital & non-phaseout product. Good Cyber Monday Only!

Black Friday & Cyber Monday Deals

2011-11-24T01:27:00.001-05:00

For the first time in many years I have no plans to get up early (or stay up late) and hit the black Friday sales at the stores. It seems like there are quite a few online sales this year. I wanted to share the ones I know about.

PSPX4 – You can get the full version for a fantastic price. 29.99 if you follow this link.

PSPX4 Ultimate – PSPX4 bundle which includes the Nik® Color Efex Pro™ 3.0 filters and a photo book from blurb by going here.

Video Studio Pro X4 – On sale for 39.99 is you follow this link.

Above Rubies Studio – There is going to be a new DVD released by Megan Elizabeth which will include a sample of her new glue as well as something else big. Check it out here.

Create for Less - Thanksgiving Shipping Special – Free Shipping with any $75 order (regularly $100) at CreateForLess.

Two Peas - 20% OFF all regular price product in the Two Peas in a Bucket store. Product must be non-digital & non-phaseout product. Starting at 12:00am (CST) 11/24/2011 through 11:59pm (CST) 11/28/2011. Receive FREE shipping with a minimum purchase of $35 and receive a free gift when using coupon code 2PBFCM at checkout. All product must be non-digital & non-phaseout product. Good Cyber Monday Only!

Two Peas Digital Kits - Cyber Monday Digital Sale places all digital kits in the store at 25% off the regular retail price. This promotion is good Monday 11/28/11 only from 12:00am through 11:59pm CST.

Another Layout with Bedazzled

2011-11-22T00:51:00.002-05:00

The Bedazzled kit inspired another layout as well. This time I decided to blend a corn stalk photo is with a pumpkin patch paper in the Bedazzled kit. I love how it looks like it is part of the paper.

There was a close to full moon the night we were at The Maize. I couldn’t resist taken a photo. Can you believe the shot came from my phone?

Credits:
Bedazzled by Alessandra Designs
Ribbon Frame PSP Script by Cassel
Font:Eraser
Font:Corbel
Linked up at:

Bedazzled

2011-11-20T22:42:00.004-05:00

So a month later isn’t to bad to be scrapping the harvest photos is it? You might think digital scrappers would get there current photos scrapped faster. This is a myth. I certainly can scrap a photo right after I take it, but it rarely happens. I like to scrap with the photos that talk to me at that moment not necessarily the most recent.

This month as part of my Digitals CT assignment I was asked by Alessandra to work with her Bedazzled kit. Since my DH and I don’t really celebrate Halloween I decided to use the kit for my corn maize and pumpkin patch photos.

The kit has a two cool alphas: a monster alpha and a pumpkin alpha. To work with the alpha I relied Cassel’s Text Creator script. I love how easy it makes working with alphas.

Here is the layout I made with the alpha. Check back tomorrow for the second layout I made with the kit.

Credits:
Text Creator PSP Script by Cassel
Bedazzled by Alessandra Designs
Font:Berlin Sans FB Demi

Linked Up at :

November Color Combo Blog Hop

2011-11-19T04:48:00.000-05:00

I have blog candy for the hop today. You could win a copy of My Memories Suite. I gave my thoughts on the program earlier this week. You can read all about it in this post or on my website here.

You should have come from http://sugarandscrap.blogspot.com. If you just stumbled upon this blog hop because you are one of my followers (Thank you) you can start at the beginning, www.abstractsmixedwithextracts.com. This month we have a several neutrals in the color palette.

I used the My Memories Suite to make my layout for the November Color Combo Hop. All the items I used either came with My Memories Suite or are available in the My Memories Suite. When I was looking in the store I was happy to see kits from some of my favorite designers like DeDe Smith and Lindsay Jane. For a limited time the Kindred SpritZ Clusters is free in the My Memories Suite store. You can download a version to use in any graphics package as well as the My Memories Suite Version.

Credits:

Kindred SpirtZ Clusters by DeDe Smith (Background Paper)

Rick rack, staple, word art, and flower – came with My Memories Suite

Sweet Dreams Sweetie Cluster by MagicalReality Designs

Swirl from Tea Time Extras by KStudios

Want a chance to win My Memories Suite? Just leave a comment on this post. For a second chance leave a comment on Tuesday’s post with my review. You have until Wednesday, November 23rd, 2011 to enter.

If you don’t win you can save $10 off My Memories Suite with the code STMMMS93449. Plus, you will get $10 toward digital supplies when you purchase My Memories Suite.

The next stop is www.MichelleRoycroft.blogspot.com

Cameo Giveaway abound

2011-11-17T22:36:00.001-05:00

So you might have heard of the newest digital cutter by Silhoutte, the Cameo. It is a 12 inch cutter and does amazing intricate cutting. Right now there are several contests going on where you can win one. I of course hope I win one, but maybe you can too.

Here are some blogs giving one away:

http://www.crapivemade.com/2011/11/giveaway-silhouette-cameo.html

http://www.u-createcrafts.com/2011/11/silhouette-cameo-giveaway.html

http://eighteen25.blogspot.com/2011/11/is-it-too-soon.html

http://www.littlemissmomma.com/2011/11/silhouette-cameo-giveaway-little-miss-momma.html

http://www.karaspartyideas.blogspot.com/

http://www.makeit-loveit.com/giveaways/2nd-silhouette-cameo-to-give-away300-value#comment-116839

http://www.craftaholicsanonymous.net/2011/11/silhouette-cameo-giveaway.html

http://www.iheartnaptime.net/2011/11/silhouette-cameo/

My Memories Suite: Simple and Easy to Use Digital Scrapbook Software

2011-11-15T00:31:00.001-05:00

So I recently got the opportunity to try the digital scrapbooking software My Memories Suite. Now normally I scrap all my pages with Paint Shop Pro X2. I have been using it for years and so have picked up lots of tricks, but it isn’t a program I would recommend for a new digital scrapbooking, especially paper scrappers. Digital scrapbookers use different jargon and think about their scrapping differently than paper scrapbookers. For example digi scrappers think of layers. With My Memories Suites you don’t deal directly with layers instead you just put items forward or backward like you would with paper. The software uses terms the paper scrappers are used to and the flow of the software matches how a paper scrapper thinks.

My Memory Suite is the perfect software for a paper scrappers who want to try digital. They don’t have to spend a lot of time learning how to use the software. They can make an entire album quickly using the built in templates.

Want to hear more about My Memories Suite? See my write-up on my website www.everything-digital-scrapbooking.com.

Want to save $10 on My Memories Suite and get a $10 credit to the My Memories store. Use code STMMMS93449 at the My Memories store.

BLOG GIVEAWAY:

I have a copy of My Memories Suite to giveaway. Leave a comment on this post for a chance to win. For a second chance to win stop back for the Color Combo Blog Hop this weekend.

Great Copic Promotion at Two Peas

2011-11-13T20:28:00.001-05:00

I just wanted to let you know about the great free with purchase special going on right now at Two Peas.

Purchase Two Copic Pens and get a Various Ink refill for free (Copic Pens include Sketch, Wide, Ciao and Markers) Purchase Two Copic Multi-liner SP and get a Multi-liner refill for free Note: All items must be selected and added to the cart for the promotion to apply.

Lists of Eleven

2011-11-12T22:50:00.001-05:00

I found this idea and most of the list topics on this post by Katie the Scrapbook Lady.

11 Digi Kits I love Right Now

Forms & Letters by Hero Arts	Our House Bundle by Angie Kovaks and Chrissy Williams	Into the Forest by Hero Arts	Birds & Patterns by Hero Arts
Just Be Kit by Dianne Rigdon	Gridz 12x12 Templates by Chrissy William	Menagerie by Hero Arts	You Spin Me 12x12 Templates by Angie Kovacs
Lakehouse Kit by Angie Kovacs	Lakehouse Kit by Chrissy Williams	Collage Shapes 12x12 Templates by Chrissy Williams

InLinkz.com

11 Things I Like to Eat

1. Dark Chocolate M&Ms

2. Chocolate Covered Peanut Brittle

3. Tri Tip

4. Fresh Pineapple

5. Bananas

6. Ice Cream

7. Broccoli Puff

8. Cheese

9. Yeasty Rolls

10. Strawberries

11. Pizza

11 Things I Don’t Like to Eat
1. Lima Beans
2. Marshmallows
3. Brussel Sprouts
4. Sweet Potatoes
5. Iceberg Lettuce
6. Tofu
7. Black Jelly Beans
8. Anise
9. Fruitcake
10. Hot Peppers
11. Toasted Cheese

11 Cool Places I have Visited

1. Niagara Falls 2. Hocking Hills

3. The Alps 4. Smoky Mountains

5. Wrigley Field 6. Ka’anapali, Maui

7. Nakalele Blowhole (For scale, the red is a person)

8. Mt Haleakala at Sunrise 9. Cincinnati Aquarium

10. Black Sand Beach

11. Boston

11 Things that Drive Me Batty

1. The Up sale

2. Insurance Companies and Red Tape

3. Fluff rather than needed information

4. Misleading information

5. Traffic

6. Spam

7. Foul Language

8. Violence

9. Intolerance

10. Dishonesty

11. Loud Car Radios

11 TV Shows I Love to Watch

1. Fringe

2. Tera Nova

3. Hawaii 5-O (new version)

4. Clone Wars

5. Wretched TV

6. Mr Ed

7. Batman

8. Community

9. Modern Family

10. World View Weekend

11. Intentional Talk

11 Movies I watched this year

1. Thor

2. Green Lantern

3. Rio

4. Transformers: Dark of The Moon

5. Winnie the Pooh

6. Soul Surfer

7. Source Code

8. Lincoln Lawyer

9. Battle Los Angeles

10. Yogi Bear

11. TRON

11 Books I Love Right Now

1. Honest Love by Kathleen Fuller

2. Sarah’s Garden by Kelly Long

3. Plain Pursuit by Beth Wiseman

4. Plain Perfect by Beth Wiseman

5. Plain Promise by Beth Wiseman

6. Plain Paradise by Beth Wiseman

7. The Thorn by Beverly Lewis

8. The Judgment by Beverly Lewis

9. The Shunning by Beverly Lewis

10. The Confession by Beverly Lewis

11. The Reckoning by Beverly Lewis

11 Projects I have going on Right Now

1. Writing Layout Tutorial for My Memories suite

2. Vacation Album

3. Wall Art

4. Organizing Craft Room

5. Looking into Affiliate Programs

6. Research for Website content

7. Blog Challenges

8. ATC Swap

9. Digitals CT Projects

10. Cassel CT Projects

11. Sarah B CT Project

11 Favorite Cricut Cartridges

(Yes, Mom some of these are yours)

3 Birds on Parade Flower Shoppe

Disney® Pooh and Friends Four Legged Friends

French Manor Cindy Loo

Holiday Cakes Create a Critter

Serenade Straight from the Nest

Tags, Bags, Boxes & More

11 Favorite Crafting Companies (Based on their products only)

1. Hero Arts

2. Ranger

3. Sizzix

4. Provo Craft

5. Stamper’s Anonymous

6. Peachy Keen

7. Paper Studio (Hobby Lobby Brand)

8. The Twinery

9. My Pink Stamper

10. Making Memories

11. Faber Castel

Giveaway at Scrap This Save That

2011-11-10T23:10:00.001-05:00

So I recently found a great blog that focuses on scrapbooking and saving money; what a great combination. Well there is a cool paper giveaway going on at her blog right now. To enter check out this post.

Plus check out the post about the Black Friday Imagine Deal while you are there.

Cricut Couple Follower Celebration

2011-11-10T00:00:00.001-05:00

One of the blogs I follow regularly, Cricut Couple, is having a celebration for reaching 500+ followers. You do have to be a follower to be entered to win but one you see their site you will want to be.

Book Review: Sunrise on the Battery by Beth Webb Hart

2011-11-02T04:46:00.001-04:00

Mary Lynne feels that something is missing in her life and is lead to pray for her husband to come to faith still not understanding following Christ herself. She is uncomfortable when her husband becomes so sold out to Christ that he refocuses the family’s goals and starts sharing the gospel at every opportunity.

The story was very compelling and a quick read. It made my 4+ hour flight across the country pass quickly. I really enjoyed the fact that the book was from the point of view of several of the characters. This added insights that wouldn’t have been possible for only one character’s point of view while still allowing for story to feel personal and intimate since it was in first person. It tackled the emotions and struggles between the Believer and the casual Christian and the non-Believer well. I did wish that there was more follow-up in the daughters’ lives at the end of the story though.

All in all a good contemporary fiction read.

Digitals has Bi-weekly Newsletters Now

2011-10-29T17:29:00.001-04:00

Want to Download This for Free?

Its included in Digitals new awesome biweekly newsletter which you can download here: http://www.digitalscrapbookpages.com/ads/NL_Oct29.html

And be sure to go here http://digitalscrapbookpages.com/digitals/index.php?main_page=page&id=12&chapter=0

to subscribe so you don't miss any future issues and freebies, because they will only be available to subscribers!

Digitals was one of the first digi scrap communities I started hanging with. I love them so much I CT for them now.

Scrapping is Therapy

2011-10-27T19:50:00.003-04:00

Crafting can help to calm the nerves and get your frustrations out of your system. We recently had quite the experience traveling to get to our relaxing vacation, thanks to an airline we will never pay to fly again if we have any choice in the matter. (Think triangle). It helped immensely to make an art journal style page about some of the chaos.

I used doinDigital’s new kit called Through the Looking Glass. It is perfect for art journaling and I think it would be great for ATCs.

Here is my therapy:

Credits:
Through the Looking Glass by doin Digital
Font:Kingthings Whizzbang
Font:Ransom

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Fun Blog Hop Sponsored by Kim

2011-10-27T12:46:00.001-04:00

So I was on the Circle message board and stumbled across a fun Halloween blog hop going on today starting at Kim’s Blog. The projects are fun and there is a great variety. Plus for those who like blog candy there is candy at multiple stops. Go check it out.

Great Technique Book - Halloween Giveaway

2011-10-26T13:34:00.001-04:00

I wanted to mention a giveaway going on at Marjie’s blog. She is giving away Tim’s Compendium of Curiosities book. This book is jam packed with great techniques for Distress inks and alcohol stains. To enter either go to her blog or click on the button below.

This to That Challenge #10

2011-10-18T00:36:00.003-04:00

I have a fun Halloween card for you this week for The Digi Bistro This to That Challenge. Since I first saw the monster in the Pick Your Poison Halloween SVG I have been wanting to put him on a card. I decided to play with him this week and make a Halloween card for my niece and nephew.

See the twine circle on the card. Isn’t it yummy. It is from The Twinery. I want to share with you how easy this is to do. The shape of the card actually comes from the Beware SVG in the Pick Your Poison set. I just turned it on its side and didn’t cut the phrase. The SVG has a series of small holes in a oral shape. I used these hole for my stitching. That’s right the holes were done for me. This made it so easy to add the twine. I used a back stitch for the sewing. I am definitely going to use this trick again for easy stitching holes.

You might also notice the black and white edges on the one side of the monster. I did this to add a shadow effect for dimension.

For the Happy Halloween I used a great mini set by Market Street Stamps. I am entering this project in Market Street Stamps' *Special Edition* First Anniversary Block Party.

Products used

Recollections Paper Packs

Post-it Craft Paper Jewel Tones

Cappuccino Twine

Happy Pumpkin Stamp Set

SCAL

Pick Your Poisson SVG Set

InLinkz.com

Be sure to check out what the other DT girls made:
Sandra Melanie Suzanne Jessica Carley Monica

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Do you know about In Love with a Bug?

2011-10-16T21:42:00.001-04:00

My fellow DT sister (The Digi Bistro) Melanie is having a week of fun giveaways on her blog. There are several ways to enter each of the giveaways. Be sure to take a look around her blog cause she has lots of cool projects and SCAL tutorials.

Color Combo Blog Hop–October

2011-10-15T03:07:00.001-04:00

This month we had our choice of three color combos for the blog hop. I decided that I would work kits from one of my favorite designers, Sweet Tomato Design. I am so bummed that she has retired from designing. However, I still plan to use her stuff as I love it. Having been on her CT I happen to have pretty much the whole collection too. (Need to back up the most recent kits.)

Do you want to try Digital Scrapbooking? There is an easy to use program called My Memories. I have a coupon code (STMMMS93449) where you can get $10 of the program.

Code: STMMMS93449

Here is the color combo I picked to work with:

I looked through my Sweet Tomato kits for items that had similar colors. It turned out I only had to use two different kits. My page features two important women in my life – My Grammie and my Mom. See how well their outfits match the colors; happy accident. Love those.

Credits:

Corduroy Boy By Sweet Tomato Designs
Bouquet by Sweet Tomato Designs
Happy Thoughts Word Art by Sue Cummings
Happy Thoughts for Today No 2 by Sue Cummings

Your next stop is http://scribblesstickingstitchingstroking.blogspot.com/

Here is the full blog list:

www.abstractsmixedwithextracts.com

http://suealthouse.blogspot.com

http://xnomads.typepad.com

http://michelleroycroft.blogspot.com

http://throughthecameralens.typepad.com/

http://scrapyourlife.net

http://spud-pickle.blogspot.com/

http://curlyscrapbooker.blogspot.com

http://1200somemiles.blogspot.com

http://sugarandscrap.blogspot.com

http://alyssephotographs.blogspot.com

http://handmadebykirsty.blogspot.com

http://adriennefalzon.blogspot.com/

http://helenascreativemaven.blogspot.com

http://digipage-blog.everything-digital-scrapbooking.com/

http://scribblesstickingstitchingstroking.blogspot.com/

The Maize–Double Layout Fun

2011-10-13T00:44:00.001-04:00

This month I get to work with a Thanksgiving themed kit, Thanksgiving Tidings by Jennifer Maceyunas as part of my CT work for Digitals. I love the colors in this kit and the leaves. Instead of using it for Thanksgiving themed pages I decided to use it for fall photos.

Recently we went to an amazing corn maze. The company that created it has mazes all across the country. You can learn more about them here: http://www.themaize.com/.

I created a two-page layout of our fun within the maze. The design is based on a sketch from the Double Take Class at Big Picture Classes. Wondering about the turkey? Well the farm had animals as well as a maze, including a turkey. This guy in the kit seemed perfect to remember them by.

Credits:

Thanksgiving Tidings by Jennifer Maceyunas
Font:Pristina, SBC Stone Inscription
Template created by Christine Hood - scrapchris based on Sketch from Double Take by May Flaum and Nic Howard

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Cricut Cartridge Giveaway from Janee

2011-10-12T02:09:00.001-04:00

I wanted to mention you can enter to win the Preserves Cricut cartridge on Janee’s blog. Go check it out.

This to That Challenge 9

2011-10-11T01:01:00.001-04:00

It’s Tuesday so that means it is time for another This to That Challenge. Don’t forget to check out what the other design team members made:

Sandra Melanie Cher Suzanne Jessica Carley Monica

There is a new set of SVG files being released in The Digi Bistro store this week. This set has files perfect for your fall and harvest projects. It inspired my tent card this week.

I used this tutorial at Split Coast Stampers to make my tent card.

Other than the shirt (MME) of the scarecrow boy, I used card stock. The edges of all cuts are inked with Distress Ink. The SVG files were cut with SCAL 2.

Fiskars Rotary Trimmer	Happy Pumpkin Stamp Set	Non-stick Craft Sheet	SCAL	Vintage Photo Distress Ink
Ink Blending Foam	Ink Blending Tool

InLinkz.com

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Ten on the Tenth October Edition

2011-10-09T22:36:00.001-04:00

My 10 favorite things about fall.

1. A coolness to the air.

2. The changing leaves

3. Fresh apples and cider

4. Corn Mazes

5. My anniversary

6. Reduced price candy after Halloween

7. Temperatures that are perfect for spending time outside

8. Pumpkins

9. Thanksgiving

10. Shopping for Christmas presents

Hope Card–This to That Challenge 8

2011-10-07T00:33:00.001-04:00

This week’s This to That Challenge for The Digi Bistro is in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month. The Design Team used the BREAST CANCER AWARENESS SVG COLLECTION from The Digi Bistro for this week’s challenge of Twisted Easel Cards. To participate in the challenge go to Cher’s blog.

For my card this week I used the ribbon and the bear with the balloon SVGs. I imported the SVGs into SCAL 2.0 and then used a pink Cri-kit pen in place of the blade in my cutter. This way I got a drawing of the SVG. I colored the bear with distress inks using a water color technique. The one ribbon that was colored in was colored with a BIC marker.

I am also entering my card in LUFP and sending the card to

PA Breast Cancer Coalition

344 North Reading Road

Ephrata, PA 17522

Breast Cancer Awareness SVG	SCAL	Cri-Kits Pens	Victorian Velvet Distress Ink	Worn Lipstick Distress Ink
Non-stick Craft Sheet	Tonic Kushgrip Snip w Non-stick Blades

InLinkz.com

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Must be Faux Letter Press Day

2011-10-05T11:50:00.001-04:00

So while browsing through goggle reader today I came across two wonderful videos featuring the Faux Letter Press technique. I used this on pumpkin tags I made a few weeks ago. To see them go to the fall tag here and the second pumpkin tag is here.

And the videos I cam across . . .
The first was from the Hero Arts Blog. You can watch it on the Hero Club Blog.

The second is from Kristina Werner's Holiday Card Series. Day 3 features this technique.

I would love to hear if any of you have tried this technique. I love it and am definately going to try it with shadow ink /chalk ink to see how the look is different from the distress ink.

Have you heard of Vicky?

2011-10-04T21:51:00.001-04:00

Vicky is one of the great creative minds behind Lily Pad Cards. She is an amazing stamper and has a personal blog as well. Right now she is doing a week long spotlight on Penny Black stamps.

Market Street Stamps Sketch Challenge

2011-10-02T15:53:00.001-04:00

So using the same Hippie Chick set from Market Street stamps I used for the card I showed you yesterday I made another card. This time for the sketch challenge at Market Street Stamps.

Here is the card I ended up with

Credit

Ribbon from Joann’s

Paper from My Minds Eye

Flavia Bunny Stamp

Momento Tuxedo Black Ink

Spellbinders Scalloped Circle

Hippie Chick	Tonic Kushgrip Snip w Non-stick Blades	Victorian Velvet Distress Ink	Wild Honey Distress Ink
Worn Lipstick Distress Ink	Spiced Marmalade	Clear Embossing Powder	VersaMark Watermark Ink
Ink Blending Tool	Ink Blending Foam

InLinkz.com

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World Card Making Day with Market Street Stamps

2011-10-01T14:25:00.001-04:00

Looking for the OWH Blog Hop – Scroll down or go here.

Since today is World Card Making Day I wanted to share a card I made today. I was lucky enough to win the Hippie Chick set by Market Street Stamps when they announced their new design team. So of course why not ink them up for World Card Making Day.

I stamped the peace sentiment with the Iris Chalk ink. You will notice that the color ended up with more pink tones than purple. The birds are stamped with Faded Jeans. I distressed the edges of the square with the paper distresser and added the Victorian Velvet to the edges. The background is inked up with Peeled paint.

Victorian Velvet Distress Ink	Faded Jeans Distress Ink	Peeled Paint Distress Ink	Iris Chalk Ink
Hippie Chick	Ink Blending Foam	Ink Blending Tool	Cuttlebug A2 Embossing Folder: Bird Call
Paper Distresser

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Christmas Card Blog Hop–OWH

2011-09-30T23:52:00.003-04:00

Credits:
Tim Holtz Distress Inks
Tim Holtz Cling Rubber ATC Stamp CHRISTMAS MIRACLE by Stampers Anonymous
Tim Holtz Cling Rubber Stamps SEASONAL REFLECTIONS by Stampers Anonymous
Tim Holtz Rubber Stamp SNOWFLAKES by Stampers Anonymous
DMC Variegated Floss

Butterfly Window Card

2011-09-30T13:30:00.002-04:00

I decided that for one of my The Digi Bistro DT projects I would make a tag shaped window card. The card was designed in SCAL by welding two of the same tag from the Tag It SVG set. The butterflies from the Simply Tweet SVG set were placed on top of the tag so that they would be cut out of the tag creating the window.

I have a quick video that shows how I assembled the tag.

The window is acetate stamped with Tim Holtz Reflections stamps. The great thing about stamping on the acetate is that you can see the reflection forward on the side opposite of where you stamped. When stamping on acetate you want to use Stazon, a steady hand (or a stamp press) and post it notes to hold the acetate while stamping.

I think the inside of the card ends up just as pretty as the outside.

SCAL	Tag It! Crafty Tags	Simply Tweet SVG	Ink Blending Tool
Ink Blending Foam	Tumbled Glass Distress Ink	Broken China Distress Ink	Black Stazon Ink
Tonic Kushgrip Snip w Non-stick Blades

InLinkz.com

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Birthday Card for My Nephew

2011-09-28T21:10:00.002-04:00

She’s a Sassy Lady has a great feature on her blog called gypsy made simple. I get so made cool card ideas from her this way. This is how I became comfortable with my gypsy. Recently, she showed a window card. So when I went to make a card for nephew’s birthday I knew the window card would be perfect.

He loves vehicles. Right now he is into trucks and trains. I was able to find a truck on Just Because Cards. (Can you believe this is the first thing I have cut from this cartridge even though I love to make cards?) The number is from Sweet Treats and is embossed with a Paper Studio (Hobby Lobby) folder. The sentiment is also from Sweet Treats and is embossed with the Swiss Dot Cuttlebug folder. The card was designed on my gypsy. I decided to stick with cardstock and primary colors.

Challenge: World Card Making Day (Cricut Blog)

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Double Page Spread–Polar style

2011-09-28T00:42:00.002-04:00

I am currently taking an awesome class at BPS. It is Double Take by May Flaum and Nic Howard. I actually won my spot in this class from Ella. The class features double page sketches. I love the look of double page spread but don’t do many since going digitals. I will likely be sharing several double pages here on the blog because of this class.

I was lucky enough to be at the polar bear exhibit at feed time. As you might imagine the bears were very animated because of the fish that we being thorn down. While there is a slight blur to the photos because of the thick glass I think that I captured some gems.

Credits:
Shabby & Chic by Katie Mann
Based on sketch from Double Take BPS Class by Nic Howard and May Flaum
Digital Template based on sketch by Christine Hood – scrapchris

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This to That Challenge #7

2011-09-27T00:09:00.003-04:00

It is time for a new The Digi Bistro This to That Challenge. This week’s challenge is to use a tag on your card. To find out how to enter go to Cher’s blog. A very observant reader might notice that I am sharing a different project on my blog then shared in the DT post. I made two projects this week that fit the theme. Stop by later this week for the details on the other card.

For my card I decided that it would be cute for the tag to be held by something on my card. When looking at the critters in the Under the Sea Mini Kit I realized that the crab would be perfect to hold my tag.

To make sure everything fit on my card I placed all the SVG files out on the mat in SCAL. This way I could get the sizing just the way I wanted.

I then copied the images to another page of my project in SCAL so that I could cut out the layers. For my Sentiment I used the CK Swirl font and my Cri-Kit pens with SCAL.

To see how I put together my card, I have a Youtube video for you.

Here is the final card

Tag It! Crafty Tags	Under the Sea Mini SVG Collection	SCAL
Vintage Photo Distress Ink	Fired Brick Distress Ink	Ink Blending Tool
Ink Blending Foam	Cri-Kits Pens

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Be sure to check out what the rest of the Design Team made.

Corri

Linked up at http://www.patchesofpink.com/

Starting Oct 1st–Digitals 7th Birthday

2011-09-26T19:21:00.001-04:00

Digital Scrapbook Pages

Did you hear about the Disney Blog Hop?

2011-09-25T15:18:00.001-04:00

This weekend there is a fun Disney Blog Hop going on. You have a chance to win the Disney Classics Cricut Cartridge at Disney Dreamer’s Designs.

The Sneaky Squirrel and Shimelle Sketch

2011-09-25T01:38:00.001-04:00

We like to store the bird seed on the deck since we are on the second floor. We started with a rubbermaid tote and the bird seed bag. Didn’t take long until a hole appeared in the top. So we put a heavy boot scrapper mat on the lid. A few weeks later a hole appeared under the handles. So next we put the seed in a metal popcorn tin. This worked all winter. But then one day recently I noticed the lid off. Had I left it off or did someone learn to pop it? Sure enough a few days later I had proof. I saw the sneaky squirrel coming out of the hole in the plastic tub.

I took video at the time to capture his sneaky ways. I didn’t take pictures to scrapbook. Luckily, a google search revealed that I could get stills by using the print screen option. Sure they aren’t the same quality as if I took them with my camera. But they work to preserve the memory.

For my page I used one of my favorite PSP scripts, Text Creator to make my title from two alphas. I rarely used alphas because it was such a pain to make the titles and so much easier to use a font. Now, I am having so much fun with alphas because the script makes it almost as easy as using a font.

I think that the In Stitches Alpha that Sweet Tomato Designs released will also become a go to favorite as I love the look of stitching on my pages. The alpha has both a with and with holes version.

Credits:

Fallish Alpha by Sweet Tomato
In Stitches Alpha by Sweet Tomato
Fallish by Sweet Tomato
Font:Perpetua
Based on Sketch by Shimelle

Text Creator PSP Script by Cassel Creations

3D Flower with Rolled Rose Center

2011-09-22T13:07:00.003-04:00

A few days ago I showed you how I make a rolled rose. Now while this rolled flower could be used all by itself, it can also serve as the center of a 3D flower. I love both looks. The full flower is amazingly full and dimensional.

To make the flower I cut the outer petals from the 3rd column on Flower Shoppe. Each petal was cut 1/4 inch smaller then the next. The rolled center was cut at the same size as the largest outer petal.

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This to That Challenge–3D Flowers

2011-09-20T01:54:00.001-04:00

This week’s This to That Challenge at The Digi Bistro involves 3D flowers and bling. For those of you who have seen my rolled flower video you know that I am loving 3D flowers right now.

I made the bird house card by welding two base layers of the bird house from the Spring Blooms SVG together at a angle. The inside of the card can be seen on the mat in SCAL.

To make my 3D flower I used the Simply Tweet SVG set. I cut the petals at graduated sized by 1/4 inch. The outer petals are file 8 and the inner petals are file 6 without the center circle. I cut out one petal from each of the outer petals. I then glued the petals together to make a cone shape. The two cone shapes were layered on top of each other. The remaining petals were layered on top of them and the flower petals were shaped by hand until I was happy with it. The flower petals were cut from some old Provo Craft paper.

The inside sentiment was created with Cri-kits pen holder and pen. I used these before cutting the card shape.

The birdie is by Hero Arts and is stamped with Chipped Sapphire Distress ink and colored in with Prismacolor pencils. Victorian Velvet ink was used around the birdie.

For some added bling I had a pink pearl to the center of the flower and some diamond stickles along the roof of the bird house.

Spring Blooms SVG	Simply Tweet SVG	Diamond Stickles
Ink Blending Foam	Ink Blending Tool	Victorian Velvet Distress Ink
Chipped Saphire Distress Ink

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Giveaways in Blog land

2011-09-20T00:27:00.001-04:00

Don’t forget about my giveaway here.

Life is a Party Cricut Cartridge (Giveaway is a linked cartridge, without points) at The Busy Bug

Sam Barry is celebrating her one year blogaversary with a giveaway on her blog Sew Many Crafts Sew Little Time.

Aletha is celebrating her one year blogaversary with a giveaway on her blog Lilo Designs

Scrap Jedi is giving away a Subscription to Scrapbook & Cards Today

Getting Cricky is giving away Peachy Keen Stamps

Daisylove Creations is giving away rubber stamps.

Jennifer McGuire is giving away a $25 gift certificate to Studio Calico

There is an Alice in Wonderland Giveaway at Alpha Stamps

Jess Larson is having a follower appreciation giveaway.

Vicky is giving away a $25 Gift Certificate to Simon Says Stamps

A Matter of memories is giving away a copy of CK’s Creative Spaces

Rolled Flower

2011-09-18T23:48:00.002-04:00

Rolled flowers seem to be all the rage right now. There are SVG files for them as well as several cricut cartridges with them. I recently got the Flower Shoppe project cartridge and it has 10 different rolled flower options. I am loving this cartridge so expect to see many projects with it.

When I first started working with rolled flowers I needed to see how they were made to understand them. So I thought it would be helpful to my followers if I made a video to example how they go together.

I used the third cut in the first row, the heart one. The rolled flower was cut at 3 inches out of My Mind’s Eye Patterned paper. I found I got the best cuts with Flower Shoppe if I double cut (using multicut or 2 cuts with the gypsy). Some of the rolled flowers can be intricate cuts so be careful when removing from the mat.

I will show how to use this rolled flower as a center for a larger flower in another video later this week. Don’ t forget to stop back.

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September Color Combo Hop

2011-09-17T09:00:00.002-04:00

It is time once again for the Color Combo Blog Hop. Hopefully you came from Scribble Monster. If not you can start at the beginning by going to Amy’s blog. This month’s color combination is called sushi hues:

I used one kit for my layout. I got to work with it and the template pack as part of my Digitals CT assignment for Katie Mann. The kit is called Barry.

You might notice that not all the colors are in this kit. I really loved the dark purple/cranberry color in the color combo so I did re-color the green swirl paper you see in the right most bottom corner of the kit preview. I love how the paper looks.

I decided to scrap more photos from my trip to Chicago. Here is my resulting layout:

Credits:
Singular Set 2 by Katie Mann Designs
Barry by katie Mann Designs

Font:Magneto
Font:Modern No. 20

Now before you go to the next stop, I have blog candy for you. It will be a set of baby themed clear stamps. Don’t remember the company. To enter to win leave a comment on this post by Tuesday 9/20. I would love if you would become a follower of my blog but it isn’t required as I want you to follow only if you like my content.

Now the next stop on the hop is Alysse.

If you get lost here is the full list:

http://amysoto.blogspot.com/
http://www.vsws.typepad.com/
http://www.scrapworthylives.com/
http://spud-pickle.blogspot.com/
http://scribblesstickingstitchingstroking.blogspot.com/
http://digipage-blog.everything-digital-scrapbooking.com/ (me)
http://alyssephotographs.blogspot.com/
http://sugarandscrap.blogspot.com/
http://scrapyourlife.net/
http://www.snapsandsnippets.blogspot.com/
http://www.MichelleRoycroft.blogspot.com/
http://www.curlyscrapbooker.blogspot.com/

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TGIF and Blog Hop Reminder

2011-09-16T15:30:00.000-04:00

I just found out I won a spot in Spawn of True Scrap. Exciting, right? I knew you could all share in my excitement.
Now of course I want you to be able to win something fun too so here are some other giveaways in Blog land---
Art Parts from Simon Says Stamps

100 Follower Giveaway: http://lmcwcreations.blogspot.com
Spawn of True Scrap giveaways:
Live Scrap Repeat - through 9/18
Stacy Molter - through 9/19
May Flaum - through 9/20
Create 365 - through 9/18

Don't forget to stop by tomorrow for the Color Combo Blog Hop. I will have blog candy to celebrate my Spawn of True Scrap Win.

Giveaways in Blog Land

2011-09-13T23:59:00.001-04:00

So I wanted to share with you all some cool giveaways I have come across recently:

Promarker Giveaway at Going Buggy – I love all the coloring techniques with alcohol inks and would love to win a set for myself.

6 month blogaversary at A Mermaid’s Craft – If you aren’t a follower of her blog please help her reach 700. (I am amazed with the 100+ of you who follow me – can’t imagine 700.)

Imagine Cartridge Giveaway at BugJuiced – She is trying to reach 500 followers.

850 Follower Giveaway at Creations with Becky

SRM Stickers Blog Hop. Go to Day 1’s giveaway here.

Peachy Keen Stamps Giveaway at 40:31 Creations. You can post all week on her blog and the Peachy Keen Blog for a chance. They have the best face stamps.

Hope one of you wins!

This to That Challenge #5

2011-09-13T00:46:00.002-04:00

It’s Tuesday which means it is time for another This to That Challenge. This week the DT was challenged to make an Easel card with a fall theme. If you stopped by the other day you may have seen a sneak peek of my project.

I use SCAL to help me design my card front. I met the first tab represent the layered design and then use additional tabs for the individual cuts.

This time I was able to put all my cuts on one layer. The third layer is for writing the Card greeting with my black Cricut marker. The patterned paper is from My Mind’s Eye. The orange cardstock is DCWV. The cream colored piece is actually a piece of file folder.

After removing the cuts from the mat, I inked the individual pieces with vintage photo distress ink. This is a great way to hide any small nicks or irregularities that you sometimes get with some Cricut cuts. I also colored the feet and the beak using Mustard Seed Ink. I modified the owl slightly so that the beak would be cut out of the upper layers. This is a easy way to get yellow beak and feet without dealing with tiny cuts.

At this point I am ready to assemble the layers to create the owl. I used black stickles for the eye ball.

I use pop dots on the owl when I put him on the card front.

The greeting piece was inked with some pearlized spray mists I made. You can learn about them in this post. You have to be careful with them as the ink in the Cricut markers will bleed when these are applied. However, I liked the look this created. In really life there is some shimmer to the greeting.

Simply Tweet SVG	Birds of a Feather SVG	Stylish Edges 01 SVG
Vintage Photos Distress Ink	Mustard Seed Distress Ink	Black diamond stickles
Cricut Markers	Ink Blending Tool	Ink Blending Foam

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Now it is time for you to make a fall easel card of your own and link it up at Cher’s blog. I would love it if you left me and the other designers some love as well.

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Cricut Circle Meetup in Ohio

2011-09-11T23:50:00.002-04:00

I was lucky enough to win one of the Cricut Circle 3-month memberships given away around Mother’s Day this year. It just so happened that there was a meet-up during the time of my prize membership and I was quick to sign up. We got to see the Cricut mini in person and talk to some of the PC people. The best part though were the other Circlets who attended. They are really the hidden gem of the Circle. I got to meet wonderful women.

When I was waiting to enter the room working on my calling cards I met Alex. When we got into the room she joined me at one of the tables set up. A little while later Kelly joined us. I ended up going to lunch with both of them. They were a blast to hang out with.

Credits:
Singular Set 2 by Katie Mann Designs
Barry by Katie Mann Designs
Inspired by Shimelle Scrapbook Starting Point for 9-11-11
Text Creator PSP Script by Cassel Creations
Font:Susie's Hand
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Don’t forget to come back Tuesday for This to That Challenge #5. Here is a Sneak peak:

You still have time to enter this week’s This to That tag Challenge. You can get more details on Cher’s blog.

Thank you

2011-09-11T15:36:00.000-04:00

Thank you to all who sacrifice their lives to protect and save others.

I wanted to share a link to a touching story about one of these heroes and his best friend.

Don't forget that if you are a card maker Operation Write Home is always looking for handmade cards. If you aren't you can help by donating to the postage fund.

Image by Heather of Fresh Brewed Designs

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Top Ten Stamp Sets

2011-09-10T06:58:00.000-04:00

So I thought for this month’s ten on the tenth I would show you some of my favorite stamp sets.

Everyday Faces Peachy Keen	Tim Holtz Reflection Stamps
Tim Holtz Bitty Grunge Stamps	Tim Holtz Songbird Stamp
Tree Design Block Stamp	Hand Drawn Flower Stamp
Florentine Pattern Wood Block Stamp	Music Background Cling Stamp
Classic Fabric Design Cling Stamp	Dictionary Greeting Cling Stamps

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Are you a stamp junkie too. Well you are in luck because there is a great sale going on at Two Peas in a Bucket

Select Stamps on Sale at Two Peas.

If you like the tree stamp but only do digital may I suggest the Block Tree digital kit by Hero Arts. It is the same image but you can use it digitally. There is also a colored version of the block tree as well.

There are some other sales going on at Two Peas right now as well:

Select Die Cutting Products on sale at 20% off the original retail price.

Select Pen & Marker Products on Sale at 20% off the original retail price.