Love To Create Challenge-Mother's Day Or Special Lady

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Happy Monday!  It's time for a challenge over at Love To Create.

This week we have Bugaboo Stamps back again sponsoring our challenge.

The challenge this week...

Mother's Day or Special Lady

Here is my card..

Recipe:

Papers are from my stash/scraps

Digi stamp is Flower Bears-Poppy from Bugaboo Stamps

Tattered Angels Oriental Poppy

Copic Sketch Markers-E34, E35, R20, YG63, YG67

Crinkle ribbon is Coral Crush from 3 Girl Jam

Spellbinders Nestabilities-Small Oval and Small Scallop Oval

Cuttlebug Polka Dots embossing folder

Sentiment is from Stampendous

Martha Stewart Corner punch

VersaFine in Onyx Black

Stop by Love To Create Challenge Blog to see the rest of the inspiration this week.  We hope you will take part in the challenge.

Have a fabulous crafty day!

Christmas Home Decor Blog Hop Day 2

Good morning!  Happy Sunday!  Welcome to my blog and the Christmas Home Decor Blog Hop Day 2!

This is a 2 day hop all about Christmas decor.  Be sure to check out all the stops from yesterday and today, you won't want to miss a thing.  To check out my post from yesterday, please click here.


If you are coming from April at Curls And Grins, you are right on track.  If you just happened to come across my blog and would like to hop along, please start over with Shannon at My Scrappy Creations as she's is our fabulous hostess.


The banner that I'm showing today is for my fabulous scrappy friend Lina.  This was for a Christmas banner swap that was held on Creating A Crafty Life.  I'm loving how it turned out and she should be getting it hopefully this week (providing the postal service doesn't delay lol).


Sorry for the picture quality, I have such a hard time taking pictures of banners.

 Recipe:
Paper is Martha Stewart Snowflace
Cricut Cartridges-Birthday Bash, Storybook and Ribbons & Rosettes
Ribbon is from my stash
Bling and flowers are Recollections
Tim Holtz Distress Ink in Festive Berries
Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist in Santa Baby and Granite


More pictures...

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you have a fabulous day.


Your next stop is Nancy.

MB's Treasurista Design Team Call

Good morning!  Happy Wednesday!

I'm making my post today in response to MB's Treasurista Design Team Call.

MB's Treasurista is an online shop where the owner (Misty) sells fabulous lace, trim, embellishments, paper, and other crafting supplies.

She's looking to add a few to her team so I decided to answer the call.  To see the DT call posting, click here.

Misty was looking for us to show off projects that had lace and trim.  I went with 3 older projects and a brand new one.

Here are my 4 projects (the first 3 won't have recipes but because the 4th is brand new I will display the recipe for that project)

Tag...

Altered Dress Form...

Back view...

Altered Box...

Top view...

For my new project...

Recipe:
Paper is DCWV Lemon Flower stack
The dress form was given to me by a friend
Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist in Dazzling Diamonds and Marshmallow
Tim Holtz Philosophy Tag and Distress Ink in Black Soot
Flowers and bling are Recollections
Stick pin was from a swap through Creating The Crafty Life
Lace and trim are from my stash

The frame was done for a picture frame swap being held at Creating The Crafty Life.  My partner was Jackie at Inspired-By-Scrapping and I hope she likes it.

Thank you for stopping by and taking a look.  I want to thank Misty at MB's Treasurista for a chance to become part of an awesome team.

Good luck everyone!

Have a fabulous morning!

Fall Decor Blog Hop

Good morning, I hope you all have a fabulous Friday.  Welcome to my blog and the Fall Decor Blog Hop.  I'm so glad you can join us.

If you are coming from Shannon at My Scrappy Creations, you're right on track.  If you just came across my blog and would like to hop along, please start over with Shannon as she is our lovely hostess.

Here is the lineup in case you get lost.
Shannon - My Scrappy Creations
Ashley - The Glamorous Side Of Scrapping
Amber - Pixichick Creations
Tami - Tambo's Creations
Maria - MD Craft Corner
Nancy - Fancy With Nancy
Lori - Scrappin' My Stress Away
Maria - Gone Scrap Happy

This hop is all about fall decor and we hope that you will get inspired.  Make sure you visit all the blogs on the hop, you won't want to miss a thing.

It's been quite awhile since I have posted anything.  My fiance and I have moved back to Delaware and it's been a bit crazy and busy.  For temporary, my fiance and I have returned to my mom's place and well....she's a bit behind with decorating the house for the season.  I made this wreath with her in mind and she had asked that I keep it pretty plain and simple.  She loves it and I hope you all do too.

Recipe:
Storybook cricut cartridge
Flower Shoppe cricut cartridge
Lindy Stamp Gang-Starburst Spray in Red Hot Poker Orange, Bayou Boogie Gold and Amaryllis Burgundy. Moon Shadow Mist in Burnt Umber
Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist-Auburn
Sprays and wreath are from Joanns

A close up of the arrangement...

Thank you so much for hopping by and a special thank you to Shannon at My Scrappy Creations for allowing me to be a hop stop.

Have a fabulous day!

Your next stop is Amber at Pixichick Creations.

Altered Canvas

Hi again!  This is my second post of the day.  If you want to see my previous post, please go to the post below this one.

I hope you all are having an awesome weekend.  The weather here in East Michigan was a hot one today.  Thunderstorms have been rolling through the area so my fiance and I decided to hang in tonight.

It's been awhile since I altered a canvas.  I love altering things.  I will be doing three canvases within the next couple of days.  The first one I have done is for love.  With my other two, one will be for my family and the other for my friends.  I can't wait to show you the other two, but for today it will just be the one.  Sorry for some of the bright spots....I really need a new camera.

Recipe:
Canvas is a 12 X 12 I bought at Joanns
Wooden Love came from Joanns
Paper is from DCWV Be Mine
My Studio Acrylic Craft Paint in Pink and Tan
Bling is Recollections
Tim Holtz Distress Ink in Tattered Rose
Tim Holtz Paper Distresser
Flowers-I Am Roses and Prima
Crackle Paint in Rock Candy
Tattered Angels-Walnut Gold, Old Lace and Vanilla Breeze
Embellishments-my stash, Hobby Lobby, Joanns, KARLAS001 Etsy

Another picture (a little closer)

Thanks for visiting.  Have a fabulous night!

Picture Holder

Good evening!  I hope everyone has enjoyed their weekend and got a chance to spend time with their dads for Father's Day.

I made another picture holder today and this one is going to my mom.  I really want to hang on to this one....but then again, I always want to hang on to my creations lol.

Sorry for the glare.  I need a new camera....the one I have now is just not taking quality pictures.
Recipe:
Clothes pin came from Hobby Lobby
Paper is SEI On The Coast
Americana Acrylic Paint in Orange Twist
Lindy Stamp Gang-Wild Honeysuckle Coral Starburst Spray, Canna Lily Burnt Orange Starburst Spray, Scintillating Silver Glitz Spritz
Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist-Mimosa and Pumpkin Pie
VersaMagic in Aquatic Splash
Lace, flower and sea shell came from my stash
Tim Holtz Adage Ticket and Memo Pin

Thanks for stopping by.  Have a fabulous night!

Have A Blooming Good Day

Good evening!  I hope everyone is enjoying their weekend.

I made a card today that I'm going to be sending to my mommom in Delaware.  Enjoy!

Recipe:
All paper came from my stash with the exception of the Papertrey Ink white cardstock I use to stamp my image
Stamp is from My Favorite Things Pure Innocence Blooming Good Day
Copic Sketch Markers-C5, E21, E34, E35, E37, E50, E51
Atyou Spica in Blossom
Stampin Up Stampin Write in So Saffron and Old Olive
Spellbinders Nestabilities-Small Oval and Small Scallop Oval
Cuttlebug embossing folder
Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist in Iridescent Gold
Elegant Edges cricut cartridge
Ribbon is from my stash
Petaloo Color Me Crazy flowers

Challenges:
Tuesday Morning Sketches-Photo inspiration (see below)

Sunday Sketch & Stamp-Sketch (see below)




Thanks for visiting.  Have a fabulous night!

GAB#20-Theme

Hi everyone.  Today is theme week over at GAB Challenge Blog and I hope you will join us.  The theme this week is....

Anything Summer

I've been on such a summer creations kick that when this challenge came up, I knew I had to do something different.  I love how this turned out and I hope you all do too.....

Recipe:

Card came from The Paper Cut.  I had bought this pack at Great Lakes Mega Meet but the website on the packaging is http://www.thepapercut.com/

Everyday Paper Dolls cricut cartridge

Paper is Bo Bunny Barefoot Beach Bag, Recollections and Core'dinations Gemstones

Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist in Tuscan Sun and Sand

Other Challenges:

Lexi's Creations-No sentiment

Anything Goes-Here comes summer

Scrap Creations-Anything goes

Southern Girls Challenge-Anything goes
A Spoonful Of Sugar-Splish splash

Thanks so much for stopping by and be sure to check out GAB Challenge Blog.

Have a fabulous day!

In My Craft Room Today...Yay!

Hi everyone, Nikki here.  I hope everyone had a great week and enjoys the weekend.  I've been MIA all week...been trying to enjoy the weather.  It's raining today here in Michigan so I'm getting some quality time in my craft room.

I made a card today to submit for a couple of challenges.  Enjoy!

Recipe:
Digi image is Ava Mermaid from Bugaboo Stamps
Paper is from Cosmo Cricket Salt Air, Papertrey Ink and Recollections kraft cardstock
Copic Sketch Markers-Colorless Blender, E000, E00, E11, E34, E35, E37, Y11, Y13, Y15, Y35, Y38, YR16, YR18
Atyou Spica-Orange, Lemon and Clear
Clear Dew Drops
I Am Roses Cherry Blossoms
Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist in Mimosa
Spellbinders Nestabilities in Small Circle and Small Scallop Circle
Paper Doll Dress Up cricut cartridge
Ribbon is from my stash


Challenges:
Catch The Bug-Anything goes
Cupcake Craft Challenges-Things with tails
Critter Sketch-Kraft cardstock
Tuesday Morning Sketches-Sketch (see below)

Thanks so much for stopping by.  Have a fabulous evening!

Vintage Tag

Hi everyone, happy Wednesday!  I created a tag that I will be submitting to Paper Sundaes vintage/shabby chic challenge.

I love how it turned out.

Recipe:
Graphic 45 Steampunk Debutante
Prima-flowers and pearls
Tim Holtz-Paper Distresser, Distress Ink in Walnut Stain, Sprocket Gears, Accoutrements, Stampers Anonymous Reflections
Hampton Art Cling Steam Punk
Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist in Sand
Lindy Stamp Gang-Moon Shadow Mist in Smoky Sapphire and Moon Glow Two-Toned Embossing Powder in Golden Angel Wings
Martha Stewart Monarch Butterfly punch
Ribbon is from Hobby Lobby

Thanks for visiting.  Have a fabulous evening!

Paper Playtime Special Challenge

Yes, I am a Queen.  I am now apart of Paper Playtime Digi Team.  I am so honored and excited to be joining this insanely talented team.

Because there are 5 Mondays in the month of May, Janis decided to do a special one week just for fun challenge.  The challenge is to use a charm somewhere on your project.

This challenge is only for a week so hop on over to Paper Playtime to play along and see what the other Queens have created for your inspiration.

This is my first challenge with Paper Playtime and I'm super happy how my card turned out.  Enjoy!

Recipe:
Cricut Cartridges-Birthday Bash & Create A Critter
Paper is Recollections
Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist in Sand
My Pink Stamper Punny-licious
Memento in Tuxedo Black
Ribbon and charm came from my stash

Thanks for stopping by and have a fabulous day!

Summer Blog Hop

For my GAB#16-Theme post, click here.

Happy Saturday, Nikki here.  I hope you all enjoy your weekend.  Welcome to my blog and the Summer Themed Blog Hop! If you've come from visiting Cammy at Pink Room Therapy, you're in the right place. If you were just looking at my blog and want to play along with our blog hopping fun, you can go to the beginning to Jennifer at Crafty Card Gallery.

This blog hop is intended to help you get in the mood for summer... I know that weather hasn't been all that helpful to many of us, so maybe crafts can help us get in the summer spirit! So sit back, and enjoy!

I love summer.  It's my favorite season.  I love flip flops and have about a million of them.  I made this card for my mom as she loves flip flops too!  Enjoy!

Recipe:
Flip flop card is a SVG file from The Cutting Cafe
Paper is SEI On The Coast
Tattered Angels Lime Twist
Atyou Spica in Black
Prima flower
Stamp is from Inkadinkado Coastal

The card from another angle.

For blog candy....
A $20 gift card your choice to Michaels, Joanns or Hobby Lobby.  To win, simply leave a comment and a way for me to reach you.  I will use Random.org and announce the winner Tuesday, May 24th.

Be sure to check out GAB Challenge Blog.  A new challenge every Saturday.

Be sure to check out my Facebook page.  Stop by and say hello.

Thank you so much for hopping/stopping by.  A big thank you to Jennifer at Crafty Card Gallery for hosting the hop.  Be sure to hop back tomorrow for another creation.

Your next stop is Lynn at Stamp N Design.

Jenny's Big 3-OH Birthday Blog Hop

Happy Friday, Nikki here.  Welcome to Jenny's Big 3-OH Birthday Blog Hop.  If you are coming from Michelle at Made By Misha, then you are on the right track.  If you just happened to come across my blog and would like to hop along, please start over with our birthday girl Jenny at Paper Cut Creations.

First, I would like to say Happy Birthday Jenny.  I hope you enjoy your birthday.  Jenny had asked us to make a project with at least 3 colors and bling.  I decided to go with fun colors and I just adore how it turned out.  Enjoy!

This is a side step card.  Measurements are 5 1/2 X 10 1/2.  Score at 1 1/4, 2 1/2, 4 1/4, 6 and 8 1/4.
Recipe:
Paper is Recollections
Hottie Patottie Starburst Spray from Lindy Stamp Gang
Tattered Angels-Lemon Zest and Dreamsicle
Trim is from A Treasure Nest
Spellbinders Nestabilities-Small Oval and Small Scallop Oval
My Favorite Things Die-namics Decorative Doily Die
Stamp is Swimming Lucy from Sparkle Creations
Copic Sketch Markers-C5, E21, E34, E35, E37, E50, E51, RV06, Y11, Y13, Y15, YR12, YR16, YR18, YR65
Atyou Spica-Clear, Melon, Orange
TPC Studio Playful Expressions clear stamps
Bling is from Zva Creative

Here is a view from the other side....

So onto the blog candy.  I will stay on the $20 gift card kick.  Your choice of Joanns, Michaels or Hobby Lobby.  To win, simply leave a comment and a way for me to reach you.  I will announce the winner Monday, May 9 using Random.org..

Thank you so much for hopping/stopping by.  A big thank you to Jenny for hosting this hop and letting us share in her birthday celebration.

Your next stop is Juel at J and J's Yummy Creations.

GAB Blog Challenge-Theme



This weeks' challenge at GAB Challenge Blog is.....

So in addition to me getting sick, my mom has gotten sick.  My card for this challenge was made with her in mind.  She loved it.  Enjoy!

Recipe for card:
Birthday Bash cricut cartridge
Plantin Schoolbook cricut cartridge
Spellbinders Nestabilities-Small Scallop Circle and Small Scallop Oval
Butterfly stamp is Inkadinkado
Buttons, paper and thread came from my stash
Atyou Spicas
Tattered Angels in Meadow Green

Join me over at GAB Challenge Blog for another exciting challenge.



Flaunt It Friday Challenge Hello Kitty

This is going to be a very quick post since I'm running late to help my dad cater but I needed to post before time ran out.  Flaunt It Fridays challenge this week was to use the plane in the Hello Kitty Greetings cart.  Enjoy!!

Not your normal card, it's a pull card.
Recipe:
Paper came from my stash
Plantin Schoolbook, Hello Kitty Greetings
Tattered Angels:  Peppermint Stick
Sakura Clear Star
Lindy Stamp Gang:  Gregarious Grey
Tsukineko Shimmer Spritz in Sparkle
Petaloo Color Me Crazy

I will be back later to post other projects.  Happy Thursday!!

Projects....What I Was Up To Over The Weekend!!

Hey everyone, Nikki again.  This is my second post today and there will be one more following this one.  I wanted to share with everyone what I was up to over the weekend while the hop was going on.  Enjoy!

I altered a composition notebook and created a post it note holder for my cousin.  Paper is DCWV Amber Autumn. Boarder punch was EK Success.  I used cricut cartridge Tie The Knot on the notebook and Storybook on the holder.  Tattered Angels Sugar Plum Fairy glimmer mist matched almost perfectly to the paper and the white and goldish yellow paper came from a Recollections pack.

This was such a quick project and I did it so quickly that I have no idea how it turned out so good.  Saturday I was able to spend time with my family at my aunt and uncle's open house.  My cousin loves to craft, she takes after her cousin lol.  We decided to do a RAK and I know she wanted to raid half of my stash so I decided to let some of my craft stuff go, I have so much stuff that I cleaned house so I can buy more.
On the left I used a kraft gift bag I bought at the dollar store.  Covered it with paper and used a boarder punch from EK Success.  Butterflies and "create"  were cut from cricut cartridge Home Decor.  I used Sakura Glaze pen to create the dots and glimmer misted the butterflies in Mimosa.  I put some Stickles on the antennas to add some more bling.
On the right is a tin that I had from a present last Christmas.  Boarder punch is once again EK Success.  Bling is Recollections and the butterfly came from Prima.  Paper is from Recollections as well.  I put flowers that I haven't used in awhile into the tin and that was part of her gift.

So I guess I wasn't that busy over the weekend, I was happy enough to spend time with my family.

Stay tuned for the rosette tutorial coming up next.

Flaunt It Friday Challenge With Create A Critter

This week at Flaunt It Friday was to use the turtle from Create A Critter.  This is a new cart that I had gotten for Christmas and I love it so far.  I'm still learning how to use my Gypsy so I decided to take full advantage of the awesome little machine and came up with this....

I welded the turtle from Create A Critter and a square from Storybook with my Gypsy.  I scored down the middle on the square and on the bottom on the turtles.  I used Tattered Angels Lime Twist and Fully Purple and Lindy Stamp Gang Tiffany's Blue Starburst Spray.  The sentiment came from My Pink Stamper Punny-licious and Black Staz On Ink was used.  Scallop square came from Fiskars and was inked with Lavender ink from Craft Smart.  I didn't have small enough treat bags so I used two sequin packaging bags and put sticky tape on the inside to hold them in place.  Holes punched with Crop-A-Dile on both sides and a ribbon completes the project.