Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Stylish Blogger Award

I am a very lucky girl, Not only did I get a blog award on Sonday (Not A Typo) but now another one on Thursday, I am having a very crafty week. Thank you Vanessa!

I am so grateful to be recognized by  Vanessa    http://creatingfondmemories.blogspot.com  !
I was given some rules to follow in accepting this award. So with a grateful attitude I am passing this honor on. Here we go:
Rule #1: Link back to the person who gave you the award (see above).
Rule #2: Share seven random things about yourself. Here goes:

I  scrapbook to leave a legacy for my four adorable grandchildren of which I am truely blessed.
I make cards to give a message from my heart to those special people in my life.
I love to travel especially with friends.
I am a Girl Scout leader to six special young ladies.
I like to bake, but do not as much because I also like to eat what I bake.
I like Facebook and keeping in touch with old friends.
I love to have a lot of flower gardens.

Rule #3: Award seven recently discovered bloggers with this award:

 Lori@     http://lori-mimiscreations.blogspot.com/
Brigit @     http://irishmist59.blogspot.com/    
Mary Jean @   http://maryjeansgoldenmemories.blogspot.com/
Jen @     http://acountrytwinkle.blogspot.com/
Lori @    http://lori-mimiscreations.blogspot.com/
Nilda @    http://www.papercreationsbynilda.blogspot.com/     
Sandy @      http://thecraftycreationspot.blogspot.com/

Sunday, February 27, 2011

Liebster Award

Happy Sonday everyone! (Not A Typo)

I have been award with another Liebster Award from the wonderful Jenn over at Craftyful Garden! Please take the time to hop on over and check out her lovely blog! Thank you so much Jenn! :)
http://craftyfulgardens.blogspot.com/

I've just finished hopping through some amazing blog hops today and in doing so I have found some more talented bloggers! Show some them some well deserved love!

The Liebster Blog award is given to bring new blogs to light. It's a great way to share blogs that might not otherwise be seen or ones you want to share with others.

As a recipient you must share the love and pay it forward by:

1. Creating a post where you blog about the Liebster award & reveal your 3-5 blog picks

2. Let them know you chose them

3. Copy & paste the blog award on your blog

4. Have faith that your followers will rally & show their crafty love back out to those you awarded

5. Have fun!

I present to you, my 3-5 choices who will bring awareness to other wonderful blogs!

1. Shutterbuggin       http://tiggersscrapplace.blogspot.com/
2. LorraineB     http://cardcreationsbylorraine.blogspot.com/
3. Dana                http://danascraftycorner.blogspot.com/

Saturday, February 26, 2011

Welcome to the Fabulous 50 Blog Hop

Welcome to a Fabulous 50's Blog Hop to celebrate with my Cricut Demo Army Sister.
 Happy Birthday Angie!

I hope you enjoy your visit. I 'd love it if you choose to follow my blog. Thanks for visiting.


Angie
http://angiespaperpassion.blogspot.com/
Dawn
 http://www.blogger.com/goog_465094561
Janice
 http://www.cricutconfessions.com/
Normea -
http://mmdezigns.blogspot.com/
Nancy
 http://lanancyworkshop.blogspot.com/
Michelle
http://paperaffair.blogspot.com/
Barb
 http://craftinginparadise.blogspot.com/
Debbie
 http://www.debseclecticthoughts.blogspot.com/
Marcia  YOU ARE HERE!
 http://scrappin-times.blogspot.com/
Veronica http://www.iteachscraps.blogspot.com/
TinaGale
http://tiggersscrapplace.blogspot.com/
Monique
 http://mixonthememories.blogspot.com/

Fabulous 50 Blog Hop




Nifty Fifty made and shadowed with Make The Cut in a matter of seconds. It's just way too easy. The cocktail was cut from Cricut Pack Your Bags. It was inked to add the drink color and coated with Glossy Accents to look realistic. The umbrella painted with Copic markers. The  flower was inked with Chalk Ink and accented with Stickles.

Metal Accented Birthday Card

Friday, February 25, 2011

Disney Altered Mailbox


Target Mailbox cover with scrapbook paper and hot glue. Take Five Mickey was Printed and Cut with Make The Cut. Mickey and Friends for mouse head back to back. Mickey metal tag on flag.

Sunday, February 20, 2011

Snapware Cartridge Storage

The containers are Snapware Ribbon Holders MS or JA use coupon if not on sale) about $11
The plastic is cut with is Plastic Canvas (Walmart or MS or JA)$2
cut directions for the canvas

7 strips of 59x10(#of holes)

Cut 5 holes deep at 12, 24, 36, 48

 4 strips of 39x10 (# of holes)

Cut 6 deep @ 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35

You should see 59 rows by 10 rows

So cut 60 and 11 and 39 and 10

I made my file dividers for books out of large file cards. I use sharpie to put the Abreviation to top and I file in alphabetical order. I keep books and overlays in alphabetical order but separate by shapes and fonts.
They will snap together so you can keep expanding.