tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59693677535793998732024-02-19T18:26:53.263-08:00my idea boxa journal in the life of a crafting addictstefenihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11638195869649837707noreply@blogger.comBlogger115125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5969367753579399873.post-77267619308852638672011-09-13T21:06:00.000-07:002011-09-13T21:52:33.669-07:00baby oliviaA last minute trip to meet up with one of my best friends in Vegas! As you know, hotels there are ridiculous. Luckily a friend let us crash at their place. Totally forgot they were expecting! With Thursday's record blackout, I luckily had Friday off to complete a little gift for their baby Olivia.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAsds5m7LUeD0lxdjeogEghUeNmaXvP8A0lZ3M97WkwQRbZDVEWrGl0iByvd4AttFRbjZbXmYTH2uMn1VMnU1rixhZDfagOlXGT0bkYs-u7T9vTvspYR29wqdZxgCMV6gLD_ulqPsoT51e/s1600/frame+collage.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 155px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAsds5m7LUeD0lxdjeogEghUeNmaXvP8A0lZ3M97WkwQRbZDVEWrGl0iByvd4AttFRbjZbXmYTH2uMn1VMnU1rixhZDfagOlXGT0bkYs-u7T9vTvspYR29wqdZxgCMV6gLD_ulqPsoT51e/s320/frame+collage.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5652065964847226114" /></a><br />Here is an altered frame as I did with <a href="http://stefenithegreat.blogspot.com/2011/08/procrastination-is-in-my-blood.html">Brock's frame</a>. Since they haven't decided on her middle name, I etched "baby" instead. I totally forgot to photograph this before I gave it to them so I snuck and took these horrible photos. Honestly I think it embarrassing to say "can I take a photo of this gift so I can blog about it?" Hehe.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirjr8YCDQSfwNtmW346mxrUecmlIo7MwdNDbMUSWfro2w1znQBAn9T9-n9-CIGBLWf4b0E5wa9Q0gJ1CRevJtrCNOWNG1oRlka01tes-fxbERlb7cQWZL1dSw08h_iSEmrCGoTQuI2f9es/s1600/onsie+collage.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 190px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirjr8YCDQSfwNtmW346mxrUecmlIo7MwdNDbMUSWfro2w1znQBAn9T9-n9-CIGBLWf4b0E5wa9Q0gJ1CRevJtrCNOWNG1oRlka01tes-fxbERlb7cQWZL1dSw08h_iSEmrCGoTQuI2f9es/s320/onsie+collage.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5652064683232343106" /></a><br />A little personalized onesie with a princess crown on top :) And guess what, she's using it as her coming home from the hospital outfit! I feel so special.stefenihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11638195869649837707noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5969367753579399873.post-16916823734246658042011-09-13T19:57:00.001-07:002011-09-13T20:06:05.742-07:00altered comp booksMade these altered notebooks for my nieces? They are my husbands nieces so I guess they are considered mine? I get confused as families grow..Anyway.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqtCAQi9nWKnDhBfJ2ESRMJtYlcihfhWWyNLb4Jka1a0P65qtgZx_V3toHJSSw2DusmPFY8OtvwjQHtHq5TNb7V3EOJu6Kbs7X9uxGe_wvv0opm5fgGRXj5vXW4qYFtO63gqTAxJ5tjKB_/s1600/alter+comp.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqtCAQi9nWKnDhBfJ2ESRMJtYlcihfhWWyNLb4Jka1a0P65qtgZx_V3toHJSSw2DusmPFY8OtvwjQHtHq5TNb7V3EOJu6Kbs7X9uxGe_wvv0opm5fgGRXj5vXW4qYFtO63gqTAxJ5tjKB_/s320/alter+comp.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5652044321641559842" /></a><br />It was actually really fun and quick, except for the part where I had to decide which papers to use and which images to use :)stefenihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11638195869649837707noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5969367753579399873.post-9798091227883110842011-08-17T07:39:00.000-07:002011-09-13T21:51:27.062-07:00procrastination is in my bloodWe have a surprise baby shower for my coworker tonight...after a 2 hour meeting. I hope I get home at a decent time! Anyway, I knew about it a week ago but yet I waited till the night before to pull something together. At first I wanted to make a scrapbook like I did my other coworker a few months ago. But they didn't have the cute Heidi Swaps book :( So I thought and thought and thought maybe one of those altered frames. Here's how it came out:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG_UhgBr-zVaX5hD6XJddZCdXOMIsUI7jKAoVfmeZYRNz-acpndn_CrM6zKINe3pPFoVEQtEYSVfiU8AiTQNxDdWnrmVfV_PBE5ZtEhlL47KccdC1F7F3jaG2Z6kv3lcc458Vhldk9JUSQ/s1600/brock+collage.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 86px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG_UhgBr-zVaX5hD6XJddZCdXOMIsUI7jKAoVfmeZYRNz-acpndn_CrM6zKINe3pPFoVEQtEYSVfiU8AiTQNxDdWnrmVfV_PBE5ZtEhlL47KccdC1F7F3jaG2Z6kv3lcc458Vhldk9JUSQ/s320/brock+collage.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5652072925151133202" /></a><br />It was my first time etching. Photos were difficult to take but it's his middle name, Christopher. I only hope that it's not spelt a crazy way or I'm screwed. And yes, the baby shower is more like a welcome shower since she unexpectedly had it last Friday. Here is a quick card to go with it. Not my best but it was 12 midnight and I was kinda done :)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM6ruKswLoJZCAu7P5m_e55dEzdeWcJPEO7E0-sR77UaFCBs9YGX3-RjmZs-ncEjeJcoSMmyKHyj9Xhr2NoPv4XxV-Qpm9SBj_noSp36L3OE_LGerqWR6ZsVUVMYztk5cGlUSeChoT-1aV/s1600/brock+card.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 239px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM6ruKswLoJZCAu7P5m_e55dEzdeWcJPEO7E0-sR77UaFCBs9YGX3-RjmZs-ncEjeJcoSMmyKHyj9Xhr2NoPv4XxV-Qpm9SBj_noSp36L3OE_LGerqWR6ZsVUVMYztk5cGlUSeChoT-1aV/s320/brock+card.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5652073174452871090" /></a>stefenihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11638195869649837707noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5969367753579399873.post-42352823382708334832011-08-14T19:49:00.000-07:002011-08-27T19:52:00.260-07:00I made an interactive card for my neighbor last year. He was soo amazed with it. But he was also drunk...But nonetheless. So this year I had to make a cool card again :) I tried out the spinner card. It's pretty fun!
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<br /><center>Ingredients:
<br />Plantin School Book cartridge
<br />2 pennies
<br />Martha Steward markers</center>stefenihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11638195869649837707noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5969367753579399873.post-21288873392677176342011-08-14T18:26:00.001-07:002011-08-14T18:39:55.780-07:00I'm baack!I'm finally back in blog world! It's been a whirlwind with wedding planning and the wedding itself. I will have to upload projects I have made here and there but for now this is <a href="http://www.mypinkstamper.com/">The Pink Stamper</a>'s entry to <a href="http://www.mypinkstamper.com/2011/08/my-pinkalicious-blog-hop-friday-august.html">My Pinkalicious Blog Hop</a>. The challenge is my style. Create a Critter is my favorite cartridge, definitely my go-to. I love using my I-Rock and I just had to try my new toy, Sew Easy because I love to sew and this combines my two loves, paper and sewing :)
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<br /><center>Ingredients:
<br />Create A Critter
<br />Sew Easy
<br />The Pink Stamper Simply Sweet Occasions
<br />I-Rock
<br />Cuttlebug</center>stefenihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11638195869649837707noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5969367753579399873.post-31330052953596007232011-01-05T21:42:00.000-08:002011-01-05T21:48:37.058-08:00ninety five: mps dt challengeThis card is for <a href="http://www.mypinkstamper.com/2011/01/my-pink-stamper-design-team-2011.html">My Pink Stampers Challenge</a> It's a color challenge using pink, green, brown and a color of our choice. How about a challenge in an hour?? That's what happens when I'm so pooped from work! No time to craft!!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeWHlDdOviP1aSrA8S0s4-g3LQ0Yjd2Wh-w9V7ux3Tw4n0YSjuPR8H7zr8i9j7mx80b0fS73ImABU3jH4oINVYLGj73TWXTNM25iCTC4Np6tR7dw8sMCU7SNZVb2wbzJX4GFXorFwYZ9wC/s1600/DSC02009.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 252px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeWHlDdOviP1aSrA8S0s4-g3LQ0Yjd2Wh-w9V7ux3Tw4n0YSjuPR8H7zr8i9j7mx80b0fS73ImABU3jH4oINVYLGj73TWXTNM25iCTC4Np6tR7dw8sMCU7SNZVb2wbzJX4GFXorFwYZ9wC/s320/DSC02009.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5558944815854185394" /></a><br /><center>INGREDIENTS<br />Craft Cardstock<br />DCWV pattern paper<br />Create A Critter cartridge<br />G Studio stamp<br />VersaMagic Ink<br /></center>stefenihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11638195869649837707noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5969367753579399873.post-79682448932435674152010-12-12T06:55:00.000-08:002010-12-12T08:01:20.064-08:00Blogger Award<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIjf7cQ9UybA1kNYI6OxstazTmlm3ZPxtxZiiCMtvIY8TYpDAwv5CTh8ep9UJeW87OnZ610yMWDEQeAVVGx-6rteBg-LkssHyFOiN5YIwuLLTImR6Q9WhEP7IAt2i_8b2AhpOIuKG0PJKr/s1600/Screen+shot+2010-12-12+at+6.50.28+AM.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 160px; height: 159px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIjf7cQ9UybA1kNYI6OxstazTmlm3ZPxtxZiiCMtvIY8TYpDAwv5CTh8ep9UJeW87OnZ610yMWDEQeAVVGx-6rteBg-LkssHyFOiN5YIwuLLTImR6Q9WhEP7IAt2i_8b2AhpOIuKG0PJKr/s320/Screen+shot+2010-12-12+at+6.50.28+AM.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5549809558992642162" /></a><br />I received my second blogger award almost a month ago (I am still catching up since Thanksgiving when my parents were in town. You really miss a lot in blogworld in just a weeks time!)<br /><br />Thank you so much to Madison from <a href="http://www.funkycards.blogspot.com/">funkycards</a> for awarding me with this awesome award! I've been following her for awhile now and she always has such great work.<br /><br />BTW, does anyone know how to get emailed about when people comment on a post? That's my problem, I never know till after the fact and that's why it took me nearly a month to figure out I had an award waiting for me :/<br /><br />So here are the requirements:<br /><br />1. Thank and link back to the person who awarded you this<br />2. Share 8 things about yourself<br />3. Pay it forward to 8 bloggers that you have recently discovered<br />4. Contact those bloggers and tell them about their awards<br /><br />8 things about me:<br /><br />1. I was born and raised in Hawaii.<br />2. I have 4 dogs, yes 4.<br />3. I teach 2 year olds (most challenging job ever)<br />4. I miss dancing hula.<br />5. My replacement cricut is defected. PC is on the naughty list for sure.<br />6. This is my second Christmas away from home. At least I have my sister with me.<br />7. I've been with my boyfriend for almost 7.5 years.<br />8. All I want for Christmas is Lasik eye surgery.<br /><br />Now to pay it forward, here are some awesome blogs to check out:<br /><br /><center>Ayana from <a href="http://ayanaposadas.typepad.com/ayanascreations/">Ayana's Creations</a><br />Margie from <a href="http://bellabugcreations.blogspot.com/">Bella Bug Creations</a><br />Carol from <a href="http://carolssweetcreations.blogspot.com/">Carol's Sweet Creations!</a><br />Tara from <a href="http://eachmoment-onlyonce.blogspot.com/">Each Moment, Only Once</a><br />Michelle from <a href="http://totally-stamps.blogspot.com/">Holy Cricut!</a><br />Josy from <a href="http://josyscraftcorner.blogspot.com/">Josy's Craft Corner</a><br />Kristin from <a href="http://lilsweetpeasplace.blogspot.com/">Lilsweetpea's Place</a><br />Gale from <a href="http://www.thehappystamper.com/">The Happy Stamper :)</a></center>stefenihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11638195869649837707noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5969367753579399873.post-40709907813688613502010-11-07T16:13:00.000-08:002010-11-07T16:27:44.865-08:00ninety: bananasThis card took me a long time. Sometimes sketches just aren't made for cards :) I finally get to enter in the <a href="http://peachykeenstampschallenge.blogspot.com/2010/11/peachy-keen-stamps-challenge-40.html">Peachy Keen Stamps Challenge</a> and I really enjoyed doing this sketch. This is also for <a href="http://cookingwithcricut.blogspot.com/2010/11/challenge-4-colors-of-fall.html">Cooking with Cricut</a> since it's Fall colors and it goes great with the stitching challenge at <a href="http://delightfulsketches.blogspot.com/2010/11/new-challenge-and-releases.html">Delightful Sketches</a>. And of course there just happen to be bananas for the the Food challenge with <a href="http://www.creativetimeforme.com/2010/11/throwback-thursday-challenge-episode121.html">My Creative Time</a>.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYg39mXQkoeZD_xSkD_D_X1oU1XFaYl26YcVVd8idq9k-mQgueOCz-BZ0Jk4-5lWSAVBmpvoK0fof2d4082I88ffnbrBy84FIDJn2q0EE7KQkt2U2UNl0-bBue0cBIvJiUZIxlFQDMV9oz/s1600/bananas.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYg39mXQkoeZD_xSkD_D_X1oU1XFaYl26YcVVd8idq9k-mQgueOCz-BZ0Jk4-5lWSAVBmpvoK0fof2d4082I88ffnbrBy84FIDJn2q0EE7KQkt2U2UNl0-bBue0cBIvJiUZIxlFQDMV9oz/s320/bananas.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5536966409432412194" /></a><br /><center>Create a Critter cartridge<br />Recollections stickers<br />Paper scraps<br />PKS ABC Animal Faces</center>stefenihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11638195869649837707noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5969367753579399873.post-28995397901326289002010-11-07T12:42:00.000-08:002010-11-07T13:32:27.296-08:00eighty nine: lazy sundayI forgot how tiring working full time can be! I've been exhausted these past 2 weeks. Hopefully this week I will officially be teaching at this school!<br /><br />I started this card of with <a href="http://papercutzchallenge.blogspot.com/2010/11/paper-cutz-challenge-66.html">Paper Cutz's</a> "Get Well Card" challenge. They required it to be a get well card, duh, with something flying. This led to joining in with <a href="http://alphabetchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2010/11/b-for-birds.html">Alphabet Challenge's</a> "B is for Bird" and <a href="http://fantabulouscricut.blogspot.com/2010/11/challenge-me-monday-34.html"><br />Fantabulous Cricut's</a> "Bird Bonanza" challenges. To tie it all together it needed some embossing. That's where <a href="http://madebymomo.blogspot.com/2010/11/its-time-for-another-tuesday-challenge.html">Made by Momo's</a> "Embossing" and <a href="http://onestopcraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2010/11/challenge-105-embossing.html">One Stop Craft Challenge's</a> "Embossing" came into play. In the end, it all worked out great. This will be so sweet for someone who needs a little cheering up :)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJxvmPEkT0R06O0A-1ojX4idlUFj7O131Yt94MQvXNk2pjKy0QKym-EdGyhPMrpxN-DB7J4CTi5TCqxV_PFXWeh1dbmoWCISSCXcwiUjKTywNHCKReBpBNdqO6haeK2chZeo7OegHrQr67/s1600/get+well.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 252px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJxvmPEkT0R06O0A-1ojX4idlUFj7O131Yt94MQvXNk2pjKy0QKym-EdGyhPMrpxN-DB7J4CTi5TCqxV_PFXWeh1dbmoWCISSCXcwiUjKTywNHCKReBpBNdqO6haeK2chZeo7OegHrQr67/s320/get+well.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5536923484677444978" /></a><br /><center>IRock<br />Cuttlebug "Stylized Flowers"<br />TPC Studio "Whimsical Birds"<br />Hero Arts "Everyday Sayings"</center>stefenihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11638195869649837707noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5969367753579399873.post-1295536146864494182010-10-31T17:52:00.000-07:002010-10-31T18:05:26.888-07:00eighty eight: stripesTried doing a collage type of thing. It was quite tricky. Still on the fence if I like it or not. I'll attempt the same technique again one of these days. I'll enter it into <a href="http://onestopcraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2010/10/challenge-104-anything-goes-blog-hop.html">One Stop Craft's</a> "Anything Goes" challenge. I found this challenge blog hopping around :)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXIteVJlQRKZtUluJ2StQNb7qTSix3WvqxYVyisLQUPf-JvJgAR0ADq8p1hyHnKNfCpzWs8IJgUxYz2AyW7mL76cgVqJE3yvIuY3er89kGc5lKd76MtEXIpaNGAobIPGeNvQt8J6M8ya9Y/s1600/stripe+butterfly.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 247px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXIteVJlQRKZtUluJ2StQNb7qTSix3WvqxYVyisLQUPf-JvJgAR0ADq8p1hyHnKNfCpzWs8IJgUxYz2AyW7mL76cgVqJE3yvIuY3er89kGc5lKd76MtEXIpaNGAobIPGeNvQt8J6M8ya9Y/s320/stripe+butterfly.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534381040514208626" /></a><br /><center>Kraft cardstock<br />Scraps<br />Martha Stewart stamps<br />Hero Arts "Thinking of You"<br />Sakura gel pen</center>stefenihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11638195869649837707noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5969367753579399873.post-70035352962633293032010-10-31T16:54:00.000-07:002010-10-31T18:07:41.979-07:00eighty seven: blue, circles, glitter!This was a really fun card to make. And I really thought about this one so I could combine different challenges. Got these Martha Stewart stamps at TJ Maxx for super cheap!<br /><br />Challenges:<br /><a href="http://southerngirlschallenge.blogspot.com/2010/10/challenge-4-glitter-it-up.html">Southern Girls</a> "Glitter it Up!"<br /><a href="http://meljensdesignsdt.blogspot.com/2010/10/challenge-31-its-2-fer.html">Meljens</a> "It's a 2fer"<br /><a href="http://ellephantasticchallenges.blogspot.com/2010/10/ellephantastic-challenge-18.html">Ellephantastic</a> "Blue"<br /><a href="http://ourdailybreaddesignsblog.blogspot.com/2010/10/odbdslc35-your-choice-of-our-top-3.html">ODBD</a> "Sparkle"<br /><a href="http://abc-challenge.blogspot.com/2010/10/welcome-back-wow-i-cannot-believe-how.html">ABC Challenge</a> "G is for Glitter"<br /><a href="http://delightfulsketches.blogspot.com/2010/10/its-circle-challenge-this-week.html">Delightful Sketches</a> "Circles"<br /><a href="http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.com/2010/10/sparkly-bright.html">Papertake</a> "Sparkly and Bright"<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhASAtdzaGoBg-tUhgl64qQbeFnL3r96H-mrpKFQVMs5yvdJhzP7_GANKVpKDLu7AoAiBwF781A53agI_Dpgy0sugr-xgW-Xn4lGP35djK55oW_TlyHisrcCUK2r7ykpygfDCeaEGeRkaEc/s1600/blue+circle.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 248px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhASAtdzaGoBg-tUhgl64qQbeFnL3r96H-mrpKFQVMs5yvdJhzP7_GANKVpKDLu7AoAiBwF781A53agI_Dpgy0sugr-xgW-Xn4lGP35djK55oW_TlyHisrcCUK2r7ykpygfDCeaEGeRkaEc/s320/blue+circle.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534381385786338274" /></a><br /><center>Scraps<br />Martha Stewart "Heart and Flower"<br />Stickles<br />Ribbon<br />Corner rounder</center>stefenihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11638195869649837707noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5969367753579399873.post-85999448910020891952010-10-30T19:32:00.001-07:002010-10-30T20:29:50.610-07:00eighty six: new techniqueSimon Says do a <a href="http://suchins.blogspot.com/2010/10/challenge-29-sponsored-by-simon-says.html">Wee Memories</a> challenge! Or maybe something just because :)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8RcuNyPnQQBMUpDCVyWTDMc7_4aSBFrzDYAfkjfCdJjbfHN4PndF44rI2nqZlrDB_ENARtVzO1bkaFcLyfUZS-IbHSWJ8izd6gw0Y0ywyaulRHXYP6BAVGLMpXbESCaEtHhEFuy_D5j_l/s1600/ray.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 247px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8RcuNyPnQQBMUpDCVyWTDMc7_4aSBFrzDYAfkjfCdJjbfHN4PndF44rI2nqZlrDB_ENARtVzO1bkaFcLyfUZS-IbHSWJ8izd6gw0Y0ywyaulRHXYP6BAVGLMpXbESCaEtHhEFuy_D5j_l/s320/ray.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534032544771998642" /></a><br /><center>DCWV Indian Summer Fall Stack<br />Sakura gel pen<br />Hero Arts "Everyday Greetings"</center><br /><br /><center>.....</center><br /><br />And here's another anything goes for <a href="http://toptiptuesday.blogspot.com/2010/10/top-tip-7-anything-goes.html">Tip Top Tuesday</a>. My first time entering.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2is1rqS_z_SKFA10sh5UX5xmklZKWId6wLddtAHQvWyB4IpGxEDetct7h67BF1tcQz9XH2iJL3xgmC8Sjo6W11mTCWhOTX0gyrKuNxlNG9XHc2J-OsVafh3F6irf2BUgZhZLLInrBMCjM/s1600/amazing.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 241px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2is1rqS_z_SKFA10sh5UX5xmklZKWId6wLddtAHQvWyB4IpGxEDetct7h67BF1tcQz9XH2iJL3xgmC8Sjo6W11mTCWhOTX0gyrKuNxlNG9XHc2J-OsVafh3F6irf2BUgZhZLLInrBMCjM/s320/amazing.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534032539138743442" /></a><br /><center>Kraft cardstock<br />Star punch<br />Hero Arts "Thinking of You"</center>stefenihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11638195869649837707noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5969367753579399873.post-77557887218874720632010-10-30T13:28:00.000-07:002010-10-31T11:29:51.552-07:00eighty five: sunshineDecided to make a close friend of mine a littel cheer up card. She's been having tough relationship problems and I just wanna let her know that even though we're far away, I'm always here for her :)<br /><br />Anything goes for <a href="http://suchins.blogspot.com/2010/10/challenge-29-sponsored-by-simon-says.html">Wee Memories challenge</a>.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaRt14KLShoeBZC3QUK_UBNZX4cYYxUvpyMNp2pFqsNlN6Eaw90SUeuHtvUz3YCDi5ojcKYP6WP6IrEaQrnuhwdV4epdliyGfsktC5rR5_hsg3_0bISFa10a0UsO8uQTH1YBIHXy412Ghm/s1600/sunshine.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 251px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaRt14KLShoeBZC3QUK_UBNZX4cYYxUvpyMNp2pFqsNlN6Eaw90SUeuHtvUz3YCDi5ojcKYP6WP6IrEaQrnuhwdV4epdliyGfsktC5rR5_hsg3_0bISFa10a0UsO8uQTH1YBIHXy412Ghm/s320/sunshine.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534031603097973698" /></a><br /><center>Create a Critter cartridge<br />Stickles<br />Hero Arts "Everyday Sayings"<br />Ribbon</center>stefenihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11638195869649837707noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5969367753579399873.post-87680071717317536392010-10-30T12:01:00.000-07:002010-10-30T19:50:04.433-07:00eighty four: haunted houseGot this cute idea from Card Maker magazine, September 2010 issue. It was designed by Sandra Wyssmann. This was when I was cricutless. I thought it came out really cute and really had fun making it. Entering this into <a href="http://fantabulouscricut.blogspot.com/2010/10/challenge-me-monday-33.html">Fantabulous Cricut</a>'s and <a href="http://paperplaytime.blogspot.com/2010/10/challenge-22-halloween.html">Paper Playtime</a>'s challenge.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBp9-v2KGPI71cNt21yU0Qop3X87C1_UbczGN_rtDViwgU26tXxCkS1_pZOj-SxIHRhCpqZNAy8XafOPeboecFXshCF5f3iIpH4rt6iOtNnP_dYx7yrRWPaFtV9dzjE3oYPi8uWV1ZWBJ2/s1600/ghost.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 273px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBp9-v2KGPI71cNt21yU0Qop3X87C1_UbczGN_rtDViwgU26tXxCkS1_pZOj-SxIHRhCpqZNAy8XafOPeboecFXshCF5f3iIpH4rt6iOtNnP_dYx7yrRWPaFtV9dzjE3oYPi8uWV1ZWBJ2/s320/ghost.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534030741947980338" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm1fnb65MzWhx2TtbOHZWyF6wPP5o85lFMm9WfJ2PXDBTkGwrrJnQZ7Dx0mVWUP4wEj8Ucts-YVVz2oAOsao7Ri-x646C5uwCByWk02H5s75u69ClRAJLTlQmUksKwVCMy0W0ecoWrSsty/s1600/ghost2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 293px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm1fnb65MzWhx2TtbOHZWyF6wPP5o85lFMm9WfJ2PXDBTkGwrrJnQZ7Dx0mVWUP4wEj8Ucts-YVVz2oAOsao7Ri-x646C5uwCByWk02H5s75u69ClRAJLTlQmUksKwVCMy0W0ecoWrSsty/s320/ghost2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534030737682220354" /></a>stefenihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11638195869649837707noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5969367753579399873.post-41261364733475421882010-10-30T11:35:00.000-07:002010-10-30T12:41:26.591-07:00eighty three: but youPolka Dots for <a href="http://www.creativetimeforme.com/2010/10/imagine-nation-monday-polka-dot.html">Imagine Nation Monday</a>. Here's my patterned paper polka dots since I don't have a real Imagine. And frankly I'm getting a little annoyed with Provo Craft for not responding to me about this faulted cricut they sent me last week. Very annoyed.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOPsXRmnABVAGySF7FO2KOFG9INpQcHwvoapgmAZKDgh4XcxvflOHdQ1MryowsFY3iJclSc1SRTdj8DdqZ7GPEmi45LkNujRjU6ZJ6rdjciiuloIxwMWGTzCmIpzjxRCC2odR5fGMP2zDG/s1600/flower+single.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOPsXRmnABVAGySF7FO2KOFG9INpQcHwvoapgmAZKDgh4XcxvflOHdQ1MryowsFY3iJclSc1SRTdj8DdqZ7GPEmi45LkNujRjU6ZJ6rdjciiuloIxwMWGTzCmIpzjxRCC2odR5fGMP2zDG/s320/flower+single.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533925063091341346" /></a><br /><center>atd pattern paper<br />Kraft cardstock<br />Forever Young cartridge<br />IRock<br />Hero Arts "Thinking of You"</center>stefenihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11638195869649837707noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5969367753579399873.post-71897319892992400902010-10-30T10:44:00.000-07:002010-10-30T10:52:02.511-07:00eighty two: happy sketchI combined 2 challenges, <a href="http://cardpatterns.blogspot.com/2010/10/sketch-88.html">Card Patterns</a> and <a href="http://morethanfavors.blogspot.com/2010/10/wacky-wednesday-13-birthday-theme-again.html">More Than Favors</a>. I find it more challenging and rewarding when I can combine several challenges in one project :) And I'm really liking this craft cardstock too!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFgmgsZ_S11huvwaExRxwsANgiZGGC54oRwLc3kGUY9Ex6jyRPAsengbNVEfshKrnNOw8KIQb63wi3Myc6cpCqbUbVBZZojwO5AHPl-Q4ysoaakFXSQT9Zh6miaskH3Sbw-RwZPXlBHDWV/s1600/happy+sketch.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 248px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFgmgsZ_S11huvwaExRxwsANgiZGGC54oRwLc3kGUY9Ex6jyRPAsengbNVEfshKrnNOw8KIQb63wi3Myc6cpCqbUbVBZZojwO5AHPl-Q4ysoaakFXSQT9Zh6miaskH3Sbw-RwZPXlBHDWV/s320/happy+sketch.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533896631497176866" /></a><br /><center>DCWV pattern paper<br />EK Success corner rounder<br />TPC Studio "Greetings" stamp</center>stefenihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11638195869649837707noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5969367753579399873.post-66256397672941729162010-10-26T18:24:00.001-07:002010-10-26T18:25:09.385-07:00Inking Pink Blog HopJoin the fun starting at <a href="http://pattyandcharlie.blogspot.com/2010/10/inking-pink-blog-hop.html">Patty's Crafty Spot</a> for some worldwide blog hopping!stefenihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11638195869649837707noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5969367753579399873.post-29128867798857637472010-10-25T09:43:00.000-07:002010-10-30T12:34:33.482-07:00eighty one: first PKS challengeI just HAD to try out these new Peachy Keen Stamps I won from <a href="http://gotscraps.blogspot.com/">Got Scraps?</a> This is my first set of PKS and I love them. I love the feel of these stamps and how great they stamp. I never knew such a thing existed! <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHlhRuDXCZg2Vh9oir3yWEDFjLX6Re_XpUW3mRGxeyLKzqAya-dbKO3tEiEz4mPp19BnDCTrHra7zYhCtm8uQJw5MauuQaeNpisFJ4PRIA2yWIdCXWezBgvoCf8rTB0Ysg95Bp4-kkZLRB/s1600/jolly.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 259px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHlhRuDXCZg2Vh9oir3yWEDFjLX6Re_XpUW3mRGxeyLKzqAya-dbKO3tEiEz4mPp19BnDCTrHra7zYhCtm8uQJw5MauuQaeNpisFJ4PRIA2yWIdCXWezBgvoCf8rTB0Ysg95Bp4-kkZLRB/s320/jolly.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5531779433264968466" /></a><br /><center>PKS Snow Cutie face Assortment<br />Doodle Charms cartridge<br />Scrap paper<br />Ribon<br />Alphabet stickers</center>stefenihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11638195869649837707noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5969367753579399873.post-74575044024859096132010-10-24T18:03:00.000-07:002010-10-24T18:09:07.191-07:00eighty: inspired blueprints #58I found another great blog, <a href="http://inspiredblueprints.blogspot.com">Inspired Blueprints</a>. They have great sketches. They are perfect since I am trying to do more scrapbooking. Trying is the keyword ;) Till then, more cards :)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9DcA0YS7r8-BNNgnYdkLup5iW-2CPu1cE1Qd50KLXEVsaYCEnpvtFeFe99YOkzJPr_nBjpafKpQi1OqLeZ9ctS1wWTYLE0Rz9ch9XN9a7g6FeZg6yJF8Hqye8GBCHkjCchHBQwCxtmqsx/s1600/irock+sketch.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 241px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9DcA0YS7r8-BNNgnYdkLup5iW-2CPu1cE1Qd50KLXEVsaYCEnpvtFeFe99YOkzJPr_nBjpafKpQi1OqLeZ9ctS1wWTYLE0Rz9ch9XN9a7g6FeZg6yJF8Hqye8GBCHkjCchHBQwCxtmqsx/s320/irock+sketch.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5531783652511784946" /></a><br /><center>Forever Young cartridge<br />I-Rock<br />Making Memories paper<br />TPC Studio "Greetings" stamp<br />EK Success "Dotted Scallop" punch</center>stefenihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11638195869649837707noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5969367753579399873.post-82654426420897141682010-10-24T17:41:00.000-07:002010-10-30T09:42:50.923-07:00seventy nine: just because :)I had a pretty productive day today. Finished 4 cards, washed the dishes, took the dogs to the dog park, and ran a few errands. I still have to do laundry though...The day went by fast and I don't wanna work tomorrow. But I could possibly get a full time, permanent job so fingers crossed. No more annoying calls early in the morning just to "confirm my availability". <br /><br />Saw this dollar stamp in my stash and I thought it'd be perfect for one of those Create A Critters. And I was right!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsTFC0qOmq5IMmvkUlLXFniLdrb3QUqyvyJ8C6mH53OZZ4Fp5CT_fH8oP0HGb56Jf0gtbb3cgXj4XImmtzM3ayVa7-98KOP0L279QUxCK_UdKeWtZWIWC12K412Fmht7sdm9DR9fsMN2Qx/s1600/chick.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 273px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsTFC0qOmq5IMmvkUlLXFniLdrb3QUqyvyJ8C6mH53OZZ4Fp5CT_fH8oP0HGb56Jf0gtbb3cgXj4XImmtzM3ayVa7-98KOP0L279QUxCK_UdKeWtZWIWC12K412Fmht7sdm9DR9fsMN2Qx/s320/chick.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5531779425899933186" /></a><br /><center>Create a Critter cartridge<br />Eyelets<br />Ribbon<br />Cotton string<br />Dollar stamp</center><br /><center>.....</center><br /><br />Here is a thank you card for Heidi from Got Scraps. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGnslkmp6bRns65MAEbzJbfP9hEothlMJ8e0V1R-oXEJsylXzLnuUdyUrMlRk3EzHA4DKIu5tbSdbfpDHGi5WTprk4cgrRBFPO4x2BrwJboANy-ZJM60CjAg7vwAzDfXGfuVq1crEgZPMI/s1600/sweet.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 246px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGnslkmp6bRns65MAEbzJbfP9hEothlMJ8e0V1R-oXEJsylXzLnuUdyUrMlRk3EzHA4DKIu5tbSdbfpDHGi5WTprk4cgrRBFPO4x2BrwJboANy-ZJM60CjAg7vwAzDfXGfuVq1crEgZPMI/s320/sweet.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5531779436849217810" /></a><br /><center>PKS Snow Cutie Face Assortment<br />Doodle Charms cartridge<br />American Crafts ribbon<br />Brads<br />DCWV glitter paper</center>stefenihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11638195869649837707noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5969367753579399873.post-3507032993305169312010-10-23T19:51:00.000-07:002010-10-23T19:58:50.065-07:00seventy eight: hello sketchAnother great <a href="http://cardpatterns.blogspot.com/2010/10/card-patterns-sketch-87.html">Card Pattern</a> sketch challenge. Although most times sketches are easier, this simple sketch was a little difficult. I guess that's why they are called challenges right? :)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg5-UnG5YUUMVcCeSBlQkOOKPlk1BkuuVUJSjKlDkSRjrLKXV6mvAa9QC1PwKzEBraEAscdpDUWpQWijQqqTpPkq0Iqcc7E-IMq06EYOGjD0J4qevkXTDM8re9wE_aI6S_eaZA1Srh8TXD/s1600/hello+sketch.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 250px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg5-UnG5YUUMVcCeSBlQkOOKPlk1BkuuVUJSjKlDkSRjrLKXV6mvAa9QC1PwKzEBraEAscdpDUWpQWijQqqTpPkq0Iqcc7E-IMq06EYOGjD0J4qevkXTDM8re9wE_aI6S_eaZA1Srh8TXD/s320/hello+sketch.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5531441572089587730" /></a><br />Great Paper Co. paper<br />Mini brad<br />Dollar stamp from Michael's<br />Ribbonstefenihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11638195869649837707noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5969367753579399873.post-21028881671926885812010-10-23T18:31:00.000-07:002010-10-23T20:00:23.428-07:00seventy seven: tink!I've decided to join this challenge from <a href="http://www.erinleecreative.com/2010/10/laughy-taffy-challenge.html">Erin Lee Creative</a>. I'm glad I did cuz boy was it a challenge :) The challenge was to make something sassy. What better time to use my Tinkerbell cartridge. I LOVE Tinkerbell. It's one of the first carts that I bought..but this is only my second time using it. That girl is hard to make! Definitely would be good for large images, like wall art or maybe even layouts..not so much for cards. <br /><br />And sadly, I think my brand new cricut, is sick. I don't want to have to go another 2 weeks without my cricut again but it makes metal grinding noises and got all crazy on me. I wish Provo Craft had a 24 hour hotline. Don't they know we craft 24/7??<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhETQ7w3ONKtBHed1_nls1rh7hMrFOvzdafmKz2av-vIBouR_MyhDNhONkzOUHL4Lrh31EUaovVaQRgwwCla7o-9VQSsj0XstOl0xmapD7yuZ6LYCpzaTNQ0C0-hbS9zdYUInqdKiXwKhqO/s1600/tink.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 250px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhETQ7w3ONKtBHed1_nls1rh7hMrFOvzdafmKz2av-vIBouR_MyhDNhONkzOUHL4Lrh31EUaovVaQRgwwCla7o-9VQSsj0XstOl0xmapD7yuZ6LYCpzaTNQ0C0-hbS9zdYUInqdKiXwKhqO/s320/tink.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5531441905648380514" /></a><br /><br />Tinkerbell and Friends cartridge<br />Stickles<br />American Crafts ribbon<br />DCWV paper<br />Stylized Flowers Cuttlebug folderstefenihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11638195869649837707noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5969367753579399873.post-21693245184072033402010-10-23T13:45:00.000-07:002010-10-23T13:55:43.907-07:00seventy six: MPS color challengeHere's my entry to <a href="http://www.mypinkstamper.com/2010/10/color-challenge-from-my-pink-stamper.html">My Pink Stamper's</a> color challenge in 30 minutes! It was super close but I made it! Would've been a little less stressful if my ATG gun decided to run out of tape AFTER I finished the card! Thank goodness for back up glue!!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjifdxIcqvJwhljypXodvPcZLDntBcT8lTsvRtHU0g5VdwdjHdJ4dpWg0NT3x1PNiHqF9QcRsFH_NtQuoulGTI6adkyoIjEkOT_8bj_scNsj1uKOkeH1RGKX7SNTrArK6chcqAizHgEPag6/s1600/dino.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 245px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjifdxIcqvJwhljypXodvPcZLDntBcT8lTsvRtHU0g5VdwdjHdJ4dpWg0NT3x1PNiHqF9QcRsFH_NtQuoulGTI6adkyoIjEkOT_8bj_scNsj1uKOkeH1RGKX7SNTrArK6chcqAizHgEPag6/s320/dino.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5531347629433920082" /></a><br />Create a Critter cartridge<br />paper scraps<br />TPC Studio "Greetings" stamp<br />Colorbox inkstefenihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11638195869649837707noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5969367753579399873.post-66477536314301489022010-10-20T19:43:00.001-07:002010-10-20T19:48:11.752-07:00seventy five: merciHere's my take on Card Patterns sketch 86. Super fun! This Summer of Paris cartridge really frustrates me. The designs are soo delicate that I can't figure out the settings for the cricut. Any suggestions? <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjohAzogmuzL7M8skSJgBfDHaSDaDL9Z0MctHhBPoTBAU9MiLmLEME9DthT7BIRsIlktqhG2v14Jcd5w39rjSDSe3ek-aunEwQKL9or_8hJyDUXq32XTiSmOoWcHitWmrJBOd3JX7bpTwKd/s1600/pari.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 257px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjohAzogmuzL7M8skSJgBfDHaSDaDL9Z0MctHhBPoTBAU9MiLmLEME9DthT7BIRsIlktqhG2v14Jcd5w39rjSDSe3ek-aunEwQKL9or_8hJyDUXq32XTiSmOoWcHitWmrJBOd3JX7bpTwKd/s320/pari.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530324630862227698" /></a><br />Summer in Paris cartridge<br />Ribbon<br />Circle punch<br />DCWV paperstefenihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11638195869649837707noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5969367753579399873.post-85828706718808218382010-10-20T12:16:00.000-07:002010-10-20T12:31:47.645-07:00seventy four: bear hugsIncorporating a number of challenges: <a href="http://www.creativetimeforme.com/2010/10/throwback-thursday-challenge-and-random.html">Emma's Throwback Thursday</a> using and older cartridge and an animal. Along with a stamped sentiment for the <a href="http://www.creativetimeforme.com/2010/10/imagine-nation-monday-episode106.html">Imagination</a> challenge. And <a href="http://www.mypinkstamper.com/2010/10/random-act-of-kindness-blog-hop.html">My Pink Stampers</a> RAK challenge because I will be sending this card to Madison, age 6. It's been all the buzz that she has a second come back of cancer and wishes for lots of cards. Help make her wishes come true :) Find out more <a href="http://techniquesbytrish.blogspot.com/2010/10/trying-to-put-smile-on-face-of-child.html">here</a>.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoUhmyCO5gun56Y-yuO-ubPNLGgzJ0IqXpJ-r5FcAnv6pb7kQcDfAWMqiVoAvx2FdrRxhGo0aU0jJA459bBKkZa5cRtda5n3cqJ7h4dcwoufW9ODxNT0RqgKmI79FDEa-_DWd29uCRRrr2/s1600/bear.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 245px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoUhmyCO5gun56Y-yuO-ubPNLGgzJ0IqXpJ-r5FcAnv6pb7kQcDfAWMqiVoAvx2FdrRxhGo0aU0jJA459bBKkZa5cRtda5n3cqJ7h4dcwoufW9ODxNT0RqgKmI79FDEa-_DWd29uCRRrr2/s320/bear.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530210589253041714" /></a><br />DCWV paper<br />American Crafts ribbon<br />Hero Arts "Everyday Sayings"stefenihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11638195869649837707noreply@blogger.com1