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Gypsy Giveaway

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Oh goodness.......have you heard the news???? They are giving away 2 Gypsys. How exciting is that. Check it out - click on my sidebar to go to Cutting Above.

Cricut Gypsy

I am so excited about the release of the new Gypsy. I can't wait for it to come out.
I just got an email from HSN indicating they will have it on September 24 with an exclusive bundle. Oh my, I so need to check it out.

It's a birthday. Who wants a card?

These are all I Stampability stamps. I first stamped the background several times to cover. I then stamped my critters and lightly colored them before mounting to cardstock. The sentiment was added last to the left corner.

SUPPLIES: Stamps: Stampability, Corner punch: Stampin' Up, Ink: Colorbok, Markers: Marvy Uchida, Brads: Making Memories

This is one of my favorite cards!

I created a yellow 5 1/2 x 5 1/2 card, then cut the black a little smaller. I ran the black through the Cuttlebug D'Vine Swirls embossing folder. I then cut the scalloped piece from the Cricut Mini Monograms Cartridge. The scalloped pieces were cut from Spellbinders Nestability dies. The small square in the center was run through the Cuttlebug folder for more dimension. I stamped the sentiments and added some Craf T Chalk to the birthday cake.

SUPPLIES: Bazzill cardstock, Cricut Mini Monograms cartridge,Cuttlebug embossing folders, Imaginesce stamps, Craf T Chalk, Memento ink,Staples

Was working with the beautiful Technique Tuesday stamps recently. The Damask stamp is lovely and created a really nice background. Once I had the background completed, I used the Cuttlebug Script embossing folder over it. I love how it looks!!

I then used Technique Tuesday stamps for DAD and cut them out, leaving a little border which I inked some more.

A little ribbon, some mini hearts (also Technique Tuesday and cut out) were attached with Around the Block's Paper Tagger (love that thing!).

Well, it was my nephew's 18th birthday yesterday so I created this card for him.

Pattern paper:Making Memories Just Chillin Teen line

Embossing folder: Cuttlebug Happy Birthday folder Stamps: MSE, PSX

Ink: Ranger

Birthday Sale

As promised, www.creativexpress.com is having an awesome sale for it's birthday. Check out some of these deals - the sale runs through September 10:

Original Cricut + tote for $140
Reduced pricing on Cricut Cartridges (Beyond Birthdays is on special sale through Monday)
Cricut blades and mats are 40% off
Cuttlebug alphas are reduced
Stickles are 25% off
Most paper collections are 40% off
YUDU inks are 40% off
YUDU machine is $229

So what are you waiting for - go shopping - it's a perfect weekend for it.
Just click on this link http://www.creativexpress.com/blog/ and check it out.

Happy shopping.

Happy Birthday Creativexpress!!!!

In honor of it's birthday, Creativexpress is going to have some awesome sales starting tomorrow. Stay tuned 'cause I'll be posting more details tomorrow.

Creative Express

I have been picked up for a second term at Creative Express and I am so honored and thrilled. We have created some wonderful projects over the last year which you can see by viewing project descriptions and the next year is going to be even more exciting.
Thanks CX!!

Christmas cards

I used Nestabilities dies to cut the circle in this cardstock. Then I stamped my image and attached with stitching. I colored with watercolor pencils. I love the touch of red and gold ribbon I added. Hey, it's never too early to start Christmas cards!!

JustRight stamps

CPS has a sketch challenge this week and JustRite is hosting. How exciting is that!!! I have

fallen in love with JustRite Stamps and their new, fabulous designs and can't wait to play with more of them.

For my Thank You card, I used:

JustRight's 1 5/8 Designer Centers and Borders

K&Co premade card

MME pattern papers

Adirondak and Colorbok inks

Cuttlebug Embossing Folder

Spellbinders Nestabilities Circle and Scalloped Circle dies

Brads

Instructions:

Cut the base pattern to fit the card front

Cut the central piece and run it through a Cuttlebug Embossing Folder, then mat it with a coordinating paper

Stamp sentiment in Adirondack Ginger

Cut sentiment with Nestabilities circle die

Cut backing with Nestabilities scalloped circle die

Punch small flowers from the MME collection and attach with brads

Ink all edges then assemble card

Bo Bunny Mango Luau

What an amazing line. I love it's bright colors and the fact that you don't have to use it for vacation photos. It's great for cards too.

Supplies:

American Crafts cardstock

BoBunny Mango Luau pattern paper

Tsukineko ink

Hero Arts, Stampendous stamps

Basic Grey brads

Cuttlebug embossing folders

Paulie

Since we adopted Paulie, he has become a wonderful addition to our family. He is still afraid of people, but has a wonderful time when we take him to the dog parks. We are hoping with time, his fear will lessen and he'll enjoy life more. The only thing that drives me nuts is that he LOVES my shoes!!!! 3 pairs chewed to bits in 2 1/2 months and he has lots of chew toys!!!

More Cosmo Cricket

This layout uses the Halfway House Line.






This layout uses the Get Happy Line.




I just love all the elements within each kit and how easily everything goes together.

Cosmo Cricket DT time

Made with Cosmo Cricket's Jack's Word

Pattern Paper: Cosmo Cricket's Jack's World

Stamp: Hero Arts

Ink: Staz on

Ribbon (my stash)

Brads: Creating Keepsakes

Another card with Jack's World. I love how versatile this paper is - it's not just for kids.

Cardstock: Bazzill

Pattern Paper: Cosmo Cricket Jack's World

Punch: Martha Stewart, Stampin Up

Markers

I love the Cosmo Cricket Haunted Collection. It is also extremely versatile and doesn't necessarily mean you have to use it for Halloween pictures. I chose this photo and incorporated this collection for a Fall photo shoot.

Pattern Paper: Cosmo Cricket Haunted Collection
Journaling Tags: Cosmo Cricket Haunted Collection
Brads: Making Memories
Stamps: Autumn Leaves, Making Memories
Ink: Staz on
Other: Metal words

I then used the papers and quickly and easily created a Halloween goodie bag

(Created for the Scrapfriends Review of the Cosmo Cricket Haunted Collection)

Mosh Posh is having a Guest DT search - here are my entries

Supplies:
Bazzill cardstock
American Crafts Thickers
Maya Road tag
Quickutz font

Supplies:

Bazzill Cardstock

TPC papers

Cricut Expression

Hello Kitty Font

Stone Script Font

Cards cards and more cards

I've been on a cardmaking frenzy lately

These 2 are made with the Cricut cartridge: Life is a Beach - how fun they were to make.

This one was made with the new line from TPC - they have it at Scrapbookexpress and it's beautiful, glittery paper.

Handsome

I created this layout based on Becky Fleck's Pagemaps sketch this week. Hoping to win some Basic Grey.

Check out this eye candy
http://www.cardiologycardsfromtheheart.blogspot.com/

Wouldn't this be a wonderful prize to win?