Katie Scarlett In Her New Hoodie

Hey y'all! Well Katie Scarlett got her first gift in the mail yesterday! It was even addressed to her! Tee Hee!

Her present was a new hoodie from Grammy & Grampy Gandy (my in laws). It is sooo cute and she loves it! Thank you Grammy & Grampy!!

Here is some pix I snapped of her this morning.

 The little hoodie is so funny! She's so cute!

 The hoodie has this rhinestone embellishment on the back in the shape of a bow. She's quite the glitz and glamour pup today! We can't wait to show off her hoodie!

Thanks for dropping by my blog!

I have a new blog post of scrappy stuff from our party at My Craft Spot posted below this one if you'd like to check it out! Thanks!

Have a great day and Happy Scrappin'!!!

Wise Men Still Seek Him

Howdy Everyone! Good Morning! How are you enjoying the Stamp Release Party at My Craft Spot?!!! Isn't it so fun?! I just love visiting the blog each day to see everyone's projects! They sure have inspired me to scrap! I hope they inspire you as well!

Today we are revealing the new "Merry Christmas" stamp set. I have created a card using this set.

"Wise Men Still Seek Him"

Supplies Used

Cardstock: The Paper Studio

Patterned Paper: BasicGrey, My Minds Eye

Crinkle Ribbon, Stamp: My Craft Spot

Buttons: source unknown

Thread: Coats & Clark

Ink: Stampin' Up!

Electronic Cutter: Cricut Expression (Provo Craft)

Software: Sure Cuts A Lot (Craft Edge)

SVG: My Scrap Chick (Card Essentials 2)

Adhesive: Helmar

 I used the new stamp set to stamp inside my card as well. I love the elegant feel this stamp set has to it!

Thanks for visiting my blog! I'll see you tomorrow!

Happy Scrappin'!!!

Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas

Hey guys! Happy Hump Day! We are at the mid-way mark with our Christmas/Winter Stamp Release Party at My Craft Spot. Today, we are revealing the new "'Tis The Season" stamp set. This stamp set has some super cute sentiments on it! If you'd like to check out the stamp set, the DT's projects, AND a chance at a prize, go HERE to visit the blog.

With this stamp set, I decided to create a card. I used my Cricut, Gypsy, and the 'Trim the Tree' cartridge to design the card base. I must say that this card base is one of the trickier cuts I have ever attempted with my Cricut. It took me a while to cut the red top layer and remove it from the mat properly, but it was fun to cut! On this card I also wanted to try something a little different using the crinkle ribbon from My Craft Spot. So I created a fabric/texture effect with it. I took the negative center piece leftover from cutting the red top layer on my card. I applied adhesive to the entire negative piece and then I layered strips of crinkle ribbon over the top. I trimmed up the edges and voila'...a easy way to add some texture to the project. I will definitely try this again! So fun!

"Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas"

Supplies Used

Cardstock: Core'dinations, The Paper Studio

Patterned Paper: Die Cuts With A View

Crinkle Ribbon, Stamp: My Craft Spot

Rhinestones: The Paper Studio

Ink: Versamark (Tsukineko)

Electronic Cutter: Cricut Expression (Provo Craft)

Software: Cricut Gypsy (Provo Craft)

Cartridges: Trim The Tree, Home Accents

Adhesive: Helmar

 Love this sentiment from the stamp set! I also stamped on the stars. I hope you can tell a little about the crinkle ribbon technique I used also.

Thanks for dropping by my blog! Enjoy the rest of your day and see you tomorrow to continue on with the stamp release party!

Happy Scrappin'!

Creative Charms Giveaway!!!

Hey y'all! Check out the yummy goodness from Creative Charms this month!!!

November Kit Of The Month

Each 42 Piece Kit Contains:

• Christmas Twinkle Stickers - 10 Pieces
• Christmas Vintage Metal Frames - 6 Pieces
• Red Fuzzy Daisy Medley - 2 Pieces
• Green Braided Daisy Medley - 4 Pieces
• Red Braided Daisy Medley - 4 Pieces
• Forest Green Vintage Poppies - 8 Pieces
• Red Vintage Poppies - 8 Pieces

Everything for Only $14.99 (Regular - $24.43)

November Deal Of The Month

Each 138 Piece Deal Contains:

• Red & Green Vintage Jewels - 12 Pieces
• Holiday Gradient Gem Stickers - 76 Pieces
• 18" Red Vintage Velvet Ribbon
• 18" Green Wide Fancy Polka Dot Ribbon
• 18" Red Wide Fancy Polka Dot Ribbon
• Green Gradient Gem Brads - 12 Pieces
• Red Gradient Gem Brads - 12 Pieces
• Red Vintage Gem Brads - 9 Pieces
• Red Pure Blossoms - 14 Pieces

Everything for Only $6.99 (Regular - $20.42)

SOOOO....would you like to WIN the November Kit of the Month??!!! Woot Woot! All you have to do to enter is go to Creative Charms' Facebook page HERE and leave a comment! Good luck!!!

Have a fabulous day!

P.S. I have 3 other blog posts that went up today (yea, I'm blog postin' happy today I guess...LOL). Check below this one to see them if you'd like! Thanks!

Pretty In Pink

Hey y'all! Man, 3 blog posts in one day! I'm on a roll! Tee Hee! Scroll down below this post to see 2 new projects I have going up.

I just had to share some pix I snapped this morning of little Miss Katie Scarlett. We just went for a walk and she is resting in her comfy bed. So I thought it would give me the perfect opportunity to share these pix of her in her new sweater! We also are trying the top knot again today. She did pretty good! She did not paw at it or anything, so maybe she is starting to accept it! Tee hee!

Here's my little angel!

Happy Scrappin' to you! I'm off to work at my desk!

Berry Bleu Design Team Reveal

Hey guys! Happy November! Can you believe we are starting another month?!! Man, time flies! With the beginning of the month, we at Berry 71 Bleu are revealing our design team projects using the beautiful tags that Marivic has created.

For my project, I created a special Thanksgiving card for a dear friend of mine. I can't wait to send this to her. She is always sending me the cutest cards and I want to return the favor. I hope she will like it! This is not your basic card. It will not fit into a regular envelope because I decided to give it a bit more dimension by using a large leaf. I thought it would be different and look pretty displayed in her home. So I'll have to send this in a mailing envelope to her.

"Give Thanks"

Supplies Used

Cardstock, Patterned Paper: The Paper Studio

Handmade Tag, Ribbon, large leaf, stickers: Berry 71 Bleu kit

small Felt Leaves: Jolee's

Pen: Stampin' Up!

Corner Punch: EK Success

Embossing Machine: Cuttlebug (Provo Craft)

Embossing Plate: Sizzix (Ellison)

Electronic Cutter: Cricut Expression (Provo Craft)

Software: Cricut Gypsy (Provo Craft)

Cartridges: Wild Card, Home Decor'

Adhesive: Helmar

 This sticker and ribbon are from a kit that Marivic sent me.

 Aren't Marivic's tags gorgeous? They truly are works of art.

 See all the neat embellishments she adds? I love them!

 For the inside of the card, I used my Cricut to cut out the 'Happy Thanksgiving' sentiment from the Wild Card cartridge and the medallion shape to write my sentiment on.

 I used leftover cardstock/patterned paper to jazz up my personalized stamp I added to the back.

If you'd like to see more of Marivic's tags in action, check out my fellow DT's gorgeous projects HERE.

Thanks for dropping by my blog! I hope you have a fabulous day!

Happy Scrappin'!

I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas

Hey guys! How are you doing on this fabulous fall morning?!! I hope you are having a great day so far. Are you a bit chilly like me? Well, why not join me in a cup of steamy cocoa?! :)

This project is for Day 2 of the Christmas/Winter Stamp Release Party at My Craft Spot. Today, we are revealing the new "White Christmas" stamp set. If you'd like to see lots of inspiration using the new set, be sure to hop on over to My Craft Spot to sneak a peek.

I have created an altered frame using a few of the stamps from this new stamp set.

"Hot Chocolate Warms the Heart"

Supplies Used

Cardstock: The Paper Studio

Patterned Paper: Crate Paper

Twine, Seam Binding, Stamps: My Craft Spot

Buttons: source unknown

Ink: Stampin' Up!, ColorBox (Clearsnap)

Pen: Stampin' Up!

Electronic Cutter: Cricut Expression (Provo Craft)

Software: Sure Cuts A Lot (Craft Edge)

SVG's: Treasure Box Designs

Adhesive: Helmar

Other: frame (picked this up at Ross), cinnamon sticks

 Isn't this such a cute stamped sentiment? I used some snowflakes from the set to stamp alongside it. I also used some blue and ted twine together to tie a bow onto my cocoa cup.

 I went digging into my kitchen cupboards on this project too! Tee hee! I took a cinnamon stick, cut it in 2, and used it instead of cardstock for the cinnamon sticking out of the cup. And it makes the project smell yummy!

I hope this project has warmed you up on this chilly day! :)

See you guys tomorrow! Happy Scrappin'!

Lets Get This Party Started!!!

Hey y'all! Happy Monday! Happy Halloween! I hope you all had a wonderful weekend! We have got a fabulous week lined up for you at My Craft Spot! This week Kimberly is revealing not 1, not 2, but 5 BRAND NEW Christmas/Winter Stamp Sets!!! Whoo hoo!!! Believe me, they are all so adorable! To celebrate, we are having a week long party! Each day of this week (Monday-Friday) we will reveal 1 new stamp set each day. The whole DT created projects with each stamp set, so you'll be able to get lots of festive ideas. Then, on Saturday we will be having a blog hop to cap off the party. Kimberly is giving away prizes all week long and we will have lots more goodies to give away for the blog hop. So if you would like a chance at the goodies and to see all the crafty inspiration...go HERE or click on the picture below to view the My Craft Spot blog!!! Be sure to visit every day for ideas/prizes! Woot Woot! 

Of course, I am going to share my projects with you each day that I have created here on my own blog. So let's get to it...

The first stamp set that is being debuted is the "Jingle All The Way" stamp set. This set is super cute and has lots of great sentiments for those holiday projects! I decided to use the stamp set on a card.

"No Peeking"

Supplies Used

Cardstock: The Paper Stuio, Core'dinations, GCD Studios

Patterned Paper: Cosmo Cricket

Steam Binding, Twine, Stamps: My Craft Spot

Face Stamp: Peachy Keen

Ink: Versamark (Tsukineko)

Corner Punch: EK Success

Electronic Cutter: Cricut Expression (Provo Craft)

Software: Cricut Gypsy (Provo Craft), Sure Cuts A Lot (Craft Edge)

Cartridge: Home Accents

SVG's: My Scrap Chick (Bella/Baxter Elves, 30 Boxes & More)

Adhesive: Helmar

I stamped on the 'No Peeking' and 'Do Not Open' using the new stamp set.

 Isn't little Miss Bella Elf so cute? I just love this SVG set. She's sitting on top of the giftbox, but it looks like she is taking a peek. Tee hee!

 I also used the new stamp set to stamp my sentiment on the inside of the card.

I hope you guys have enjoyed this card! Be sure to hop on over to the My Craft Spot blog if you would like to see all of the designers projects in one place! We'd love to have you visit!

See you guys tomorrow! Enjoy your day and 'Thank You' for stopping by my blog!

Happy Scrappin'!!!

Chris Kit

Hey guys! Check out this awesome 'Breast Cancer Awareness' fundraiser from Creative Charms!

Chris' Kit is now on sale. For the rest of this month all net proceeds from all sales on our website will go to the Susan Komen for the Cure in Chris Hertel's name. To help raise breast cancer awareness we are offering a pink kit in honor of Chris.

Chris was a dear friend and colleague with Creative Charms. She was our designer for the catalog and packaging. Last July Chris lost her battle with breast cancer. She left behind a loving and dedicated husband and two fabulous children along with two her dogs. Her family was her joy and inspiration. The net proceeds from this kit will go to the Susan Komen for the Cure to help find a cure for this terrible disease so that no other families will lose their wives and mothers (Chris' wish).

Chris' Kit Includes:

• Pink 3D Sparkly Butterfly Garden Brads - 12 Pieces
• Pink Sunflowers - 4 Pieces
• Violet Vintage Jewels - 12 Pieces
• Pink Vintage Jewels - 12 Pieces
• White with Pink Sparkled Flowers - 6 Pieces
• Pink Sparkled Butterflies - 2 Pieces
• Pink Sequin and Felt Flowers - 3 Pieces
• Pink Sheer Flowers - 6 Pieces

A $23.21 value for $9.99.

Have a great day everyone!

Color Splash

Hey y'all! Happy Wednesday! How are ya doing on this festive fall day? I hope you are enjoying this beautiful weather! This is my favorite time of year!

I have a new post going up on the Momenta blog today and thought I would share my projects with you guys here as well. I was driving home the other day and noticed all of the bright color in the trees on the mountain near our home. It really spoke to me and I sat down to create with the colorful 'Kaleidoscope Collection' from Momenta as soon as I got home. Here is what I came up with:

"Best Friends"

Supply List

Cardstock: Momenta, The Paper Studio

Patterned Paper, Pre-Cut Card Base, Rhinestones, Stickers: Momenta

Punch: Creative Memories

Adhesive: Helmar

 I created a mosaic pattern by punching out the hexagons with leftover patterned paper. I added bling and a clear layered sticker to them for added interest.

 I added a sticker to the inside to finish off the card.

 "You & Me...Always"

Supplies Used

Cardstock: Die Cuts With A View, The Paper Company

Patterned Paper, Pre-Cut Card Base, Stickers, Rhinestones: Momenta

Border Punch: Martha Stewart Crafts

Adhesive: Helmar

 Love these clear layered stickers from Momenta! They add great dimension!

I finished off the inside of the card with more patterned paper, cardstock, and a sticker. I think I'll give this one to my hubby one day.

 "Get Well"

Supplies Used

Cardstock: The Paper Studio, Momenta

Patterned Paper, Pre-Cut Card Base, Stickers, Rhinestones: Momenta

Adhesive: Helmar

 With flu season coming up, I thought I better have some 'get well' cards on hand just in case.

 Again, finished off the inside with more paper and a sticker.

I hope you have enjoyed these cards and that they will inspire you to have a 'color splash' of your own! As always, thanks for visiting my blog! I hope to see you again soon!

Happy Scrappin'!!!

It's A Boy

Hey y'all! Happy Monday! I hope you all are having a fabulous day so far! I have a new post going up over at the "She's A Sassy Lady" blog today and I thought I would share it with you guys here as well. For my project, I created a card to send to my brother and sister-in-law. As I mentioned a while back, they are expecting their 2nd baby and we are all soooo excited! Well, we found out this week they are having another boy! Carter will have a little brother! How awesome is that?! We can't wait to welcome this new little one into our family!

In the meantime though, I wanted to send them a little card congratulating them on finding out it was a boy. I didn't want to go with the classic blue tones you usually see on baby boy cards though, so I went with a lime green and gray color scheme. I just adore these colors together! I hope they will like it! I used my Gypsy to design the card and cut it out using my Cricut. Here is my project:

"It's A Boy" Card

Supplies Used

Cardstock: The Paper Studio, Bazzill Basics Paper

Patterned Paper: First Edition Paper

Twine: My Craft Spot

Pearls: Queen & Co.

Button: The Paper Studio

Glitter Glue: Stickles (Ranger Industries), Eucalyptus

Electronic Cutter: Cricut Expression (Provo Craft)

Software: Cricut Gypsy (Provo Craft)

Cartridges: Gypsy Font, Gypsy Wanderings, New Arrival

Adhesive: Helmar

 I used some twine from My Craft Spot to tie a bow to add to the top of the bottle in the background. The bottle is from the Gypsy Wanderings Cartridge. The shape of the card is from the Gypsy Font Cartridge.

 This adorable border is from the Gypsy Wanderings Cartridge. I used pop dots to pop it up for added dimension and then added some Stickles to it.

 For the inside of my card, I cut out my sentiment from the New Arrival Cartridge.

 And I finished off the back with more coordinating patterned paper and my custom stamp.

I hope you have enjoyed this project. It was really easy and fun to create! I made this card in a little over an hour, so not too bad. Thank you for dropping by my blog and I hope to see you again soon! Enjoy your day!

Happy Scrappin'!!!

My Craft Spot Challenge #31-'See Through Projects'

Hey guys! Happy Monday! I hope you all had a great weekend! Today, we have another fun challenge for you at My Craft Spot! This weeks challenge...'See Through Projects.' We are creating projects that have some 'see through' aspect to them. You can use acetate, transparency, vellum, etc. We just want to see through it! I hope you'll hop on over and join us for the challenge! There is a prize up for grabs! Woot Woot! Go HERE to visit the My Craft Spot blog.

For my project, I created a little cookie box for the hubby. He loves to take cookies in his lunch box for a little sweet treat while on the train, so I thought I'd sneak this in for his next trip. Tee hee! I used my Cricut, Sure Cuts A Lot Software, and files from My Grafico to cut this cookie box. If you are interested in this box, go HERE to see that. To close up the opening that was cut so that you can see into the box, I used leftover transparency sheet that you can find in any office supply store. I did not have acetate, so this worked great in a pinch. I then added lots of goodies from My Craft Spot to jazz it up.

"Hello" Cookie Box

Supplies Used

Cardstock, Button: The Paper Studio

Patterned Paper: Momenta

Stamp, Crinkle Ribbon, Twine: My Craft Spot

Pearls: Queen & Co.

Border Punch: Martha Stewart Crafts

Ink: Stampin' Up!

Transparency: Hammermill

Electronic Cutting Machine: Cricut Expression (Provo Craft)

Software: Sure Cuts A Lot (Craft Edge)

SVG's: My Grafico

Adhesive: Helmar

I added his favorite, Chips Ahoy Chunky Chocolate Chip cookies to the inside. And yes, I snuck one and munched on it while scrappin'! LOL!

I used the crinkle ribbon to tie the box shut. It has a little flap that closes, but I didn't want it to open while he is transporting his lunch box.

Do hop on over and join us for the challenge! We'd love to see what you can create!

Thanks for dropping by my blog!

Happy Scrappin'!!!

After Bathy Time...

Hey y'all! Happy Wednesday! I hope you all are having a fabulous week! We are settling in quite nice with our new furbaby, Katie Scarlett. I haven't got to scrap all week, but I hope to do so tomorrow. We've been spending our days with the pup, so you'll have to excuse the non-scrappyness. I promise to be back asap! I just want to acclimate her to us as much as I can. Hopefully tomorrow she is going to learn to play in her exercise pen while Mommy scraps. Tee Hee!

Anyways, Katie Scarlett has her first vet appointment with us Friday and since Daddy is going out to work tonight, I thought it would be a good time for a bathy. She did so good! And now she smells like a sweetie pie! So cute and fluffy!

 After bath time, she snuggled up next to Mommy and dozed off. Precious little angel!

 Is their anything more precious than a sleeping pup?! :)

 From the front...

Have a great evening everyone! Scrappy Hugs!