Inspired Stamps Xmas Card

Here is my design team card for Inspired Stamps for this week. Isn't she cute? This is HLO Christmas Girl. The words are from Perfect Christmas Sentiments.
I colored her with Copics and inked the edges. The rest is pretty easy yo figure out. Don't forget to head over to Inspired Stamps to see the rest of the wonderful projects  the design team has made.

Turtle Station Numbers and Giveaway Info

Good evening my friends, as you may know I am on the Design Team for My Cricut craft room and  I would love for you all to have a chance at winning some of the awesome goodies she is having for a giveaway. Cartridge, papers and more.  Pop over there and give her some love and find out what you have to do to be entered to win, and while you are there, tell here what you love about your Cricut. 

To enter all you need to do is click this link.. http://mycricutcraftroom.blogspot.com/2012/08/contests-winners-and-project.html?showComment=1346290081767#c8818550286621004018

Here is something that my made with my lovely Cricut.

 Here are my new station signs I made for my classroom using Create a Critter and Plantin Schoolbook.

 I made the numbers 1-6 and hung them around my room. I used Peachy Keen faces on them and laminated them.

 I will added pictures of them in my class later. Don't forget to go check out the giveaway

MCCR Computer Birthday Card

Today's post is any kind of card so I thought I would share this simple male card.

I used Cursive 101 to cut out the computer. I used the Gypsy so not sure on the exact size. The stamp is a random one that I don't know the maker of.  I gave this card to my dad for his birthday.

Head on over to http://mycricutcraftroom.blogspot.com/ to see the rest of the wonderful projects.

Stella Say Sketch 118

Here is one of the few cards I have made since school got back in. The flags are cute from Cricut Craftroom from Party Picks and Pennants. The happy birthday stamp is Stampin Up. The paper is from DCWV Stack 8.

I used a Bugaboo image that I colored with Copics and added Glossy Accents to the balloon. I chalked the edge of the image and used Spellbinders to cut it out and the Lacy Ovals for the one behind it. 

I followed Bugaboo's sketch for this weeks challenge.

http://catchthebugblog.blogspot.com/2012/08/stella-says-sketch-challenge-118.html 

Meljen's Sketch Card

This image is from Meljen's Designs. I colored the cute sunflower image with Copics. I inked the edge of the image.

The hello is from K Andrew Designs Food for Thought set. The paper is DCWV Stack 8.

I used Meljen's sketch for this weeks challenge.
http://meljensdesignsdt.blogspot.com/

This is the first card I have been able to make in over a week! I have been missing my crafting. The life of a teacher the first weeks of school, UGH!

MCCR Apples Teacher Gift

 I cut these apples from Doodlecharms at 3 in. I used Peachy Keen assortment faces. I printed the welcome back and welcome to 3rd grade.

 I put lifesavers that have Jaded Blossom stamps and glued them to the lifesaver packaging.

 The paper is DCWV.

I hope my fellow teachers liked them. We started school last week.
Head on over to http://mycricutcraftroom.blogspot.com/ to see the rest of the wonderful projects.

Inspired Stamps Xmas HLO card

Here is my design team card for Inspired Stamps for this week. I am getting a jump on my Christmas cards :) I used a scripture from Inspired Stamps set Vintage Christmas  and HLO Christmas Boy

I inked the edge of the scripture and colored the boy with Copics. I added Stickles to the Xmas ornament. I hope you enjoy my card and check out the others on Inspired Stamps.
http://www.inspiredstamps.blogspot.com/

Bugaboo sketch card

I followed the sketch above and made this card for OWH. I used a Bugaboo stamp and Recollections paper. I added a few brads and some twine. I distressed the edges of the image and papers with Ranger Rick Wild Honey distress ink.  Thanks for stopping by!

1st day gift

This weeks theme is teacher or back to school for My Cricut Craft Room. This project fits both.

I made 25 of these for my students first day of school gifts. I used the turtle on Create a Critter and cut it as 1 1/2 inch then added the Peachy Keen faces.

I attached with painters tape because this can be a bookmark after they take the pencil bag off. I wanted to make something that the kids could use. I hate to do all this work and then have them thrown away so I tried to think of something useful for these to me and bookmark came to mind.
Head on over to http://mycricutcraftroom.blogspot.com/ to see the rest of the wonderful projects.

Inspired sneak peak

 Its sneak peak time at Inspired Stamps! I used two different stamp sets that you will get to see at the end of the week. 

What do you think? Aren't the stamps great. I love the letters and the little tree so easy to use for making many Christmas cards with. Make sure you check out all the sneak peaks this week and all the stamps on Friday. http://www.inspiredstamps.blogspot.com/

TSB- Presents Challenge

The Stamping Boutique is having a birthday month. This weeks challenge is presents. I think this image is perfect.

This image is called Audrey Presents. You will be seeing a lot of her from me since she is my favorite SB stamp. I colored her with Copics and added Stickles to the ribbons and stars but you cant see that very well unfortunately. The happy birthday sentiment is Stampin Up.
Head on over to The Stamping Boutique and check out the rest the DT projects or join in the challenge!

Stamping Boutique Birthday Bash

I am super excited to me on the Stamping Boutique design team. I have like these stamps for a long time and I am super excited to be able to join this great team.
This month is their 3 year birthday and they have lots of challenges going on so make sure you check it out. http://thestampingboutiquechallengeblog.blogspot.com/

I made this birthday card using my favorite character Audrey which you can actually find for free here http://thestampingboutique.ning.com/group/the/forum/topics/my-little-audrey-with-a
I colored her with Copic and inked the edges. I added Stickles to the cupcake and stars around the image. The bottom is a tag I used a Stampin Up birthday stamp and inked the edges.
Now head over to Stamping Boutique and check out what is going on this month.

Black male birthday cards

Here are a couple of male cards I made for the magazine below. I have learned to make mens cards simple even though it kills me to do so. The stamp is a Studio G from the dollar bin at Michaels.

These cards were published in this fantastic new magazine. You can get a digital copy for only $2.99 or ordered a paper copy if you prefer. 
You can find this magazine here  http://www.magcloud.com/browse/issue/407709 

Creations by Crafty Card Gallery - issue 1

By Jennifer Restivo
60 pages, published 7/1/2012

Creations by Crafty Card Gallery if a card making magazine with techniques and opportunities to learn new things in addition to card images.

Thanks for stopping by! 

Inspired Stamps My Style Card

This week for Inspired Stamps design team we were supposed to make a card that shows are style. Well I have a lot of different thing I do but one thing I will say is I LOVE bright colors, especially these colors on the cupcakes. I love added glitter, using my copics and making birthday cards. Oh and lets not forget my love of candy so the paper and the cupcakes are perfect for my style.

I used Birthday Set you can find here http://www.inspiredstamps.com/servlet/the-57/Birthday/Detail

MCCR CCR Cart

Today's design team project was to use The Cricut Craft Room.

So here is my first card I made using The Cricut Craft Room. I bought the file for the Party Picks and Pennants and I am loving it. I used that one for the yellow flag. I used Cricut Craft Room Basics for the letters and baby outfits. I am excited to have figured out how to use The Cricut Craft Room and super excited the baby outfits were in the free basics.
Head over to My Cricut Craft Room for the rest of the wonderful projects for today.
http://mycricutcraftroom.blogspot.com/

MCCR August 100 Cart Blog Hop

Welcome to Erica's Craft Room

100 Cricut Cartridge Blog Hop Day TWO

You should have started at http://mycricutcraftroom.blogspot.com/ if not please start at the beginning

Welcome to My Cricut Craft Room's one year "BLOG-iversary" of our first 100 cartridge Blog hop!

A year ago the blog was kicked off with the first design team members and daily postings. It took 2 months to get ready for this hop last year. Now we bring it to you the first full weekend of every month.

Collectively the design team uses over 100 different Cricut Cartridges in their projects during the two days of this hop.

As special treat enjoy 10% off of your total purchase with Erica's Craft Room Store. 

Use the code AUGUST to see 10% off of your total purchase (No exclusions)

I cut this cupcake from Sweet Treats p.24 card at 6 1/4 inches. I stamped the sentiment from Pink By Design all over the cupcake.

This card was cut from Wild Card p.52 at 5 inches. The circle on front was cut from Plantin Schoolbook at 4 1/4. The paper is Recollections.

 The balloons are cut from Celebrations at 3 inches and sprayed with glitter mist and stamped with Stampin Up circle stamps. The Sentiment is cut from Celebrations and is cut at 2 inches.

 The inside circles are cut at 4 1/2 and 4 1/4. The sentiment is from Pink By Design. Hope you enjoyed my projects.
Now head on over to Janet at http://janetscreativeworld.blogspot.com/ to continue on this great hop!
Here is the line up in case you get lost along the way.
MCCR http://mycricutcraftroom.blogspot.com/
Nanne http://nannes-creations.blogspot.com/
tess www.sassycricutcrafting.com
Jamie M http://craftygirl21.blogspot.com/
Janet http://janetscreativeworld.blogspot.com/
Mary http://Mary-fortheloveofart.blogspot.com/
Lisa Ch http://lisacustomscrapbooking.blogspot.com/
Ashley http://especiallymade.blogspot.com/
Jamie http://babyjaydensmommy.blogspot.com/
Melissa http://papershenaniganz.blogspot.com/
Erica's Projects http://ericasprojects.blogspot.com/
Nicole H. http://www.scrappyoldlady.blogspot.com/
Marji www.fstampaholic.blogspot.com
Nadja http://nadjarobbins.blogspot.com/
Andrea http://creativedesignsbyandrea.blogspot.com/
Robin http://create-a-latte.blogspot.com/
Christina http://cema1cema.blogspot.com/
Jodie http://jodiesscraplab.blogspot.com/
Mona http://scrapbookingforjoy.blogspot.com/
Ava http://scrapbookdesign4u.blogspot.com/
Jessica W http://www.craftinandstampin.blogspot.com/
Blog Candy http://ericasblogcandy.blogspot.com/

Sketch Blog Hop

Welcome to the Sketch Blog Hop.
Everyone has had so much fun doing these it's turned into a regular event! The purpose of this hop is to show how all of these talented bloggers can take the same sketch and come up with totally different cards. If you've never used a card sketch before, give it a try! You should have arrived from Shawn and if you just happened along the hop, you can go back to the start at www.craftycardgallery.blogspot.com
Enjoy the hop!

I love how this card came out. I used my Spellbinders for the flags. I added Peachy Keen faces to them and they are so cute! The happy birthday is a Stampin Up sentiment. 

Jennifer http://craftycardgallery.blogspot.com/

Jearise http://lorbysworld.blogspot.com/

Ashley http://thebloghopprincess.blogspot.com/

Kerry http://www.kerrysscrapplace.blogspot.com.au/

Zenita http://scrappinwithz.blogspot.com/

Shawn http://craftychicsblog.blogspot.com/

Jamie http://craftygirl21.blogspot.com/  ME

Susan http://susanascorner.blogspot.com/  HEAD TO NEXT 

Tonia http://twcards.blogspot.com/

Watermelons and Picnic Blog Hop

This is the Watermelons and Picnic blog hop where we have lots of creative things to express our love of summer and picnics and watermelon. Please start at Lorby's World, our hostesses' blog and continue from there.

Jearise in Lorby's World will be giving out a special prize to one special winner just for leaving a comment and becoming a follower of her blog.

So grab your family, friends and neighbors and let's go on a picnic...

 I used a cute Meljen's image and colored it with Copics. I added Stickles to the rind to make it more realistic :) I kept the layout simple to really highlight the watermelon.

Thank you for joining me on our picnic, I am the last stop so if you missed anyone head make and check out the line up below.

Jearise - http://lorbysworld.blogspot.com

Tee - http://tee-myspot.blogspot.com/

Ashley - http://thebloghopprincess.blogspot.com

Lucy - http://www.love2createitall.com

L. Miriam - http://miriamscreations.blogspot.com

Kari - http://purplefuntastickcreations.blogspot.com

Cicily - http://pinkdalmationscrapper.blogspot.com/

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

Lisa - http://handmadewithlove-lisa.blogspot.com/

Tanya - http://blahvacuum.blogspot.com

CallyAnn-http://callyanncraftycreations.blogspot.com

Jessi http://mylifeinartscrafts.blogspot.com/

Lissa www.somanycrafts.com

Jamie http://craftygirl21.blogspot.com/