Cute Card Thursday Challenge # 98

My husband has two ladies in his office who will be having babies in coming weeks, so I thought I'd take the Cute Card Thursday challenge to make a card with 'spots and dots' and make a baby card.  Here is my take on the challenge . . .

And here is all the info . . .

Product Info:

• Card base and baby buggy are made from DCWV Pastel cardstock stack
• Pink and spotted 'label' cut from American Crafts 'the goods' Pat-A-Cake paper (reverse sides)
• Labels cut using Cuttlebug and Spellbinders Nestabilities Labels 1
• Ribbon from stash (I actually bought it on ebay and it came from Hong Kong - great price!)
• Stickles 'crystal'
• Pearls from Prima 'e.' line Pearls and Crystals
• Purple rhinestones from K & Company

Cricut Info:

• Base card cut on Walk in My Garden cartridge, card 2 set at 5"
• Baby carriage (pram) cut on Mothers Day 2010 cartridge  Baby Carriage and Baby Carriage shadow set at 2 1/2 inches

It's a new week folks, so I hope you have a great one!  I'll be back in a couple of days with another challenge, but until then, be blessed!  Becky

Another Challenge Project - Tuesday Taggers and Everything But The Kitchen Sink

Hi Folks!  I've been playing a lttle bit today, and this project is for two challenges . . .

Everything But The Kitchen Sink's challenge is to make a project using a boxtop or the cardboard from a box, and

Tuesday Taggers challenge was to make a tag with a Teddy Bear theme.

Here is a collage picture of the product I used.  An old icecream cone box.  Top is both sides before, and bottom is both sides after I cut the tag out on my Cricut.

And here is my tag . . .

I apologize for the bad pics, but I got this finished after dark and took it inside.  Here are a few spotlight pictures . . .

Here is all the info . . .

Product Info:

• Patterned paper is from a very old MME Wild Asparagus stack
• Lace and burgundy ribbon are from my stash
• Braided trim from Dollar Tree wedding crafts
• Grey rhinestones are from Basic Grey bling-it
• Burgundy pearls from Prima 'e.' line Pearls and Crystals
• Teddy Bear sticker from K&Co. Grand Adhesions
• Crown Rub-on from Melssa Frances
• 'Remember' rub-on from a very old set from Walmart

Cricut Info:

• Base of tag, and patterned paper cut on Plantin SchoolBook, 'tag1' set at 5 1/2 inches

I must say this isn't my usual 'style', but it was fun to make, and a good excuse to use the teddy bear sticker I've had for ages.  It's a new week, so I hope everyone has a great one.  Blessings, Becky

ICS 52, Cricut Cardz Challenge, Easy Craft Projects Challenge and Little Red Wagon Challenge

Can you tell I'm having a wonderful private cardmaking party this weekend?  I've got another card to share with you, and it fits for four challenges . . .


Little Red Wagon - use chipboard on a card

Cricut Cardz Challenge - make a valentines themed card without hearts, using your Cricut in some way

Easy Craft Projects Challenge - make a valentine card for a man

Inspirational Card Challenge - make a card using sketch # 52, as shown below

And here is my cute, cute card based on all four challenges . . .

The Product Info:

• Base cardstock is DCWV 'citrus' cardstock stack
• Green patterned paper is Bo Bunny 'Alissa Adorable'
• Pink patterned paper is Basic Grey Urban Prairie 'bountiful'
• Pink cardstock for flower border is DCWV 'be mine' cardstock stack
• Bling is Prima 'e.' line pearls and rhinestones
• Squirrel chipboard is from Martha Stewart Crafts
• Ribbon is Hobby Lobby store brand
• Sentiment printed on home printer
• Pink pigment ink used on flower border is ages old and has no label

Cricut Info - All cuts made on Walk in My Garden cartridge:

• Card base is card 2 set @ 5"
• Flower border is using 'blossom', border setting, set on 1 1/2".  Border is popped up with foam squares.

And there you have it!  A cute and fairly simple card that's cute and funny and perfect for someone special.

Okay, I'm off to do our TAXES!!!  Yay!  What a fun way to spend an afternoon!  Have a great weekend, Becky

Mojo Monday # 124 and More Amethyst

Wow!  I almost let this card slip by without posting about it.  I made it earlier in the week, set it aside and promptly forgot about it.  I had originally made it for Mojo Monday Week 124, but when I found it I realized it would also work for Daring Cardmakers dare to make something in the color of February birthstone - amethyst.

Below is the sketch for Mojo Monday . . .

And here is my card based on the sketch . . .

The product info for this card is really easy, mostly because almost everything was in my stash!  That includes the pink polka dot ribbon, the flower, button and both the striped and heart patterned paper, of which there were only small pieces, and no pattern or manufacturer info.

That said, here's the rest of the info:

• Cardstock is from DCWV cardstock stack 'pastels'
• Digital image is from PC Crafters
• Rub-on is from Melissa Frances

Cricut Info:

• Base of card cut using Walk in My Garden, card 2 set @ 5"

That's it!  How easy was that?  It's a windy, dribbly day here, but they say  the sun should shine through sometime this afternoon and tomorrow should be bright and shiny.  I hope you have a bright and shiny weekend, too!  Blessings, Becky

Amethyst and a Sketch

This card was in part very easy, and in part very hard for me.  It was only after I strayed a bit from the sketch that it finally became what I wanted it to be.  Did that make sense, or am I sounding as tired as I feel?

Anyway, the two challenges are . . .

Daring Cardmakers 'dare' for this week was to make a card using the color of the February birthstone, amethyst.

Tuesday Morning Sketches asked us to use the following sketch . . .

Here is my card for both challenges . . .

The Product Info:

• Base cardstock, and cardstock used in flower is from DCWV 'pastels' cardstock stack
• Patterned papers are both from NRN Designs, design by Judy Melvin Designs.  I've had it for at least three years, so I don't remember where I got it.
• 'Blessing' rub-on from Melissa Francis
• Clear flower from Heidi Swapp 'gel blossoms'
• Scrunched seam binding from Bluebird Lane
• Dotted ribbon used behind large button was gathered by hand with needle and thread
• Paper heart doily, buttons and dotted ribbon from my stash
• Zig Zag stitch done on machine

Cricut Info:

• Base card cut using Walk in My Garden cartridge, card 2 set on 5"
• Bottom patterned paper cut using Walk in My Garden cartridge, card 1 set on 4 3/4"
• Lavender cardstock flower cut on Plantin SchoolBook cartridge, 'flower' set on 2"

I'm in love with this card, and I hope you enjoy it, too!  I'm looking forward to a cardmaking weekend, especially on Sunday while my hubby is watching all the hype before the big game, and then the game itself.  I'll just hole up in here with my TV, cricut and goodies and have a blast!  Hope you have a great weekend as well!  Blessings, Becky