Saturday Paper A La Mode

It is almost the New Year...can you believe it?

Well, at Saturday PaperA La Mode, we are starting out the New Year with a new challenge! This week we are sponsored by: Robyn's Fetish Digital Stamps, and the image I have used is this super adorable image called: Hog Wild Over You. The challenge is to USE SOMETHING NEW! The new item I used was this pretty ribbon that my daughter gave me!

(Sorry about the glare on the picture....I couldn't get it to go away!)

The Hearts and Love were cut with dies from My Creative Time.

HAPPY NEW YEAR

Thank You for stopping by!

2017....

This week at THE CUTTING CAFE we were asked to use a file to make something for the NEW YEAR...I used NEW YEAR SENTIMENTS PRINTABLE FILE. I made a card for a dear friend who is gong through a tough time with cancer.

The Angel stamp is from Penny Black.

Inside I also stamped a CardzTV sentiment that says 

"May Angels keep watch over you!", from the stamp set "Heavenly".

Sorry I couldn't get a pic of it, as I already wrote in the card.

I hope you can stop on over to THE CUTTING CAFE BLOG on the 21rst to check out what goodies the rest of the DT made up for New Year!

Have a great weekend!

CardzTV Challenge

Hello! Today starts a new challenge over at CardzTV....CREATE A CHRISTMAS CARD using sketch 10, 11, or 12. I used #10 for my card this week. I did change the dimensions just a bit for the circle as it was needing to be a bit bigger. I used a sentiment from the CARDZTV Stamp set: "TINY TIDINGS".

I hope you get the time to take a break, and join us for our challenge this week!

Thanks for stopping by!

Saturday Paper A La Mode....

HI!
Is everyone getting excited about Christmas? I am!! My oldest daughter Brittany is moving back home to Michigan right before Christmas! I can't hardly wait....it will be so nice to have everyone fairly close to us again!
Ok, so today is the start of a new challenge over at Saturday Paper A La Mode! The challenge is: "Funny Christmas", and we are sponsored this week by BUGABOO. The image I have used for todays card is: STELLA MAIL PACKAGES...I thought this was the perfect image/sentiment for this weeks challenge!

Thanks for stopping by-I hope you will join us, and 

Thank You Bugaboo for this image!!

Remake with The Cutting Cafe

Hello!
This week at THE CUTTING CAFE, we are recycling....either a jar or can.
I had this can that I had previously recycled...but it needed a new look! With Christmas almost here-you always realize that you really should have been saving ahead! So, I made a "remake" for just that purpose! I used THE CUTTING CAFE file: Christmas Basic Shapes.

Thanks for stopping by!

Winter Sketch Challenge over at CARDZTV......

This week over at CARDZTV Sketch Challenges: Make a winter card using either sketch 7 or 8.
 I used sketch 7 and CardzTV Stamp set: Winter Cheer....isn't that little snowman just the cutest?

Here is a peek at the stamp set

Sorry I haven't been around much-I have been busy busy busy working on some things to sell for a craft fair this weekend...and I only found out about a couple weeks ago....but it will be fun, none the less!

Saturday Paper A La Mode

Hello!
It's time for a new challenge over at Saturday Paper A La Mode....the challenge is an easy one, Anything Goes!  Our sponsor this week is Eureka Stamps, and I have used this fun image: Christmas Cow.

I have used the Embossed Gift Card Holder Die from My Creative Time, and the sentiment is from Cardz T.V. stamp sets

Christmas Critter Captions

Come and join our Anything Goes challenge!!

The Cutting Cafe Inspiration

This week at THE CUTTING CAFE, it  was a free week for the dT, so we could use any file we wanted!! I thought the SNOWMAN TREAT BOX would be fun with Christmas getting closer and closer( and fast)!! 

Isn't he just cute as can be? 

What a fun way to give the teacher, or bus driver, or anybody a little Christmas Cheer!

I used a Peachy Keen stamp for his little face, and added a snowflake on his hat,rather than using the cut-outs from the file for his face, but that is the beauty of The Cutting Cafe...you can personalize your projects with your own items as well!!

Hope you will stop by THE CUTTING CAFE BLOG in the next couple days to see what the rest of the DT came up with to share with you! I know Regina was having server issues, so I am not exactly sure what day/time it will be.

Don't forget too, that THE CUTTING CAFE SHOP has tons of crafting goodies, and clear stamps...you can even order your own personalized Custom Clear Stamps!!

CardzTV Sketch Challenge...

Hello!
Today we start a new sketch challenge over at CardzTV---use either sketch 5 or 6 (sketches can be found on Mary's blog: HERE) and make it a Thanksgiving Card.
I made this card using more of the embellishments I went through lately..trying to re-organize my room..and I really need to start using these up, and I thought this turkey was a cutie!
The sentiment is a CardzTV stamp from the set: FALL FUN.

Do you remember singing this song in school? I do!

Come join in the challenge!

Hope you have a great Thanksgiving Day!!

Saturday Paper A La Mode....

Hello!!

Oh my goodness, I just love this little Penguin! 

It is a digi image from a set by DigiStamp Boutique and is called Teeny Penguin Set.

This image was perfect for the new challenge this week over at Saturday Paper A La Mode--which is SNOW-- "add some snow or frost to your card".

For my card,I also used:

Ds papers-The Homemade Christmas stack-DCWV

Cardz TV stamp sets-"Snow Day" and "Naughty or Nice"

Gelly Roll Pen

Snow Marker

Buttons from my button jars

Copic Markers

Ribbon and Twine from my stash

Pearls for the middle of  the snowflakes

Lucky Limeade for distressing

Thanks for stopping by--hope you will join our challenge!

These are so much fun!!

This week our inspiration over at THE CUTTING CAFE- is: GABLE BOX! 

Yikes, I think I am in trouble! These were so easy and so much fun...that I can see lots and lots of GABLE BOXES in my future!! I made up two of the Mini Gable Boxes, (there are bigger ones on the file too) and decorated them with some stickers I have had for a long time, and I just love how they turned out!! These will be perfect for something little for my Grandsons teacher and her assistant right before Thanksgiving break!

They would also be perfect for the mailman, the garbage guy, your hairdresser.....as a little Thank you for your service at Christmas or any time of the year! 

OR ya know what they would also be perfect for? Baby showers, or you could even use these adorable little boxes as decorations with names on them for your seating arrangements....you get it-the possibilities are endless!!

I hope you will stop by THE CUTTING CAFE BLOG on the 7th to see the rest of the DT inspiration!

And don't forget, you can now get clear stamps, and tons of other amazing crafty items over at

  THE CUTTING CAFE SHOP

too!!

CardzTV SKETCH challenge

Hello!

This week over at CARDZTV we are having a sketch challenge. 

 I am using sketch 9...(you can find Mary's sketches here), and the challenge is THANK YOU.

I have used CardzTV stamp set "MANY THANKS".

I have also used a bunch of stickers that I have had for probably more than a year...

I hope you will stop by and check out what the rest of the dt made for your inspiration today!

And don't forget to play along, as Mary always gives away a CARDZTV stamp set to one lucky participant!

Saturday Paper A La Mode....Anything Goes

Hi! Today is a new challenge over at SATURDAY PAPER A LA MODE....Anything Goes!

Our sponsor this week is BECKY MUIR, 

and I have used one of the digital images from this set: MILTON SET.

I found the saying on the internet, and printed it out...

I thought it was just perfect for to go with my image!!

Designer papers are from The Paper Studio-Petit Be'be'.

Wink Of Stella

Pop Drops from October Afternoon-Summertime 

Enamel Dots from Simple Stories-Rad

Stampin' Up Punches

Black Pen from Creative Memories

Copics

I hope you will stop by THE OUTLAWZ and join in our challenge, or any of the other awesome challenges they have during the week!

My Sweet Sunflower

Hello! 

Time again for Saturday Paper A La Mode's new challenge for the week!

The challenge is Flowers...

This week we are sponsored by....Star Stampz

I have used their digital image My Sweet Sunflower...isn't she just gorgeous!?!

(I really enjoyed making this card!)

I colored her up with my copics, fussy cut her out, stamped out the sentiment from Craftin Desert Divas' stamp set Simply said. I used designer papers from the DCWV's The Fun in the Sun Summer Glitter stack.

The embellishments are from simple Stories - Rad collection, and I also added a tiny bit of Wink of Stella to the middle of the flower and her heart barrette.

Hope you can join our challenge this week!

Thanks for stopping by!

Happy Howl-oween!

Hello!

I have a fun card to share with you today...for the new challenge over at CARDZTV!  We had the option of using sketch 4 or 5, and making a Halloween card. 

You can find Mary's sketches HERE.

I used sketch 5 for my Halloween card....I also used:

 CARDZTV STAMP SET: "FRANKLY FRIGHTFUL".

The stamp I used actually says Happy Owl-oween....but since I wasn't using an Owl, I simply stamped the Happy...then the H again if front of the Owl-oween!!!

 I love being able to make even more sentiments with my CardzTV stamp sets!!

The Monsters, her bow, moon, tree and bats were all cut out with my Cricut.

I also used some NUVO Crystal Drops on my card, and a bit of faux stitching, but it is hard to see on my picture.

Hope you will join our challenge this week! It was lots of fun!

Ribbon Tic TacHolder Box

Good evening!

This week for THE CUTTING CAFE we are doing Cancer awareness projects....I picked the: RIBBON TIC TAC HOLDER BOX.

I just love this glitter paper that I purchased from THE CUTTING CAFE SHOP, where you can find all kinds of crafty goodies....papers, ribbon, clear stamps, embellishments, white gel pens.....you really want to check it out, if you have never been to the online store!!

I couldn't find the white and pink Tic Tacs at the store I went to - so I will have to check somewhere else so I can put them in the box....but I am really excited that I thought to use that glitter paper...it really shines,  and it cut out on my Cricut fantastic!! I used the custom dial and turned it to glitter card stock...easy peasy!!

I hope you will stop by THE CUTTING CAFE BLOG tomorrow and see what the rest of the DT have in store to share with you!

Ombre Colors

It's time for Saturday Paper A La Mode...the challenge this week is to use Ombre colors.

I made an ombre background using different shades of purple cardstock, and attaching them one on top of the next.

 The sponsor this week is Crafts 4 Eternity, and I have used the image: Princess Nella.

I hope you get the chance to join us for this fun challenge!

Saturday Paper A La Mode Challenge

Happy Saturday!
Today the challenge over at Paper A La Mode is Christmas.
The sponsors this week are :

Digi Stamps 4 Joy I used their digi image: My 1rst Christmas.

Our second sponsor is: Connie Fung.

I really had fun coloring up this image and adding the two different types of glitter!! Come join our challenge, such a great way to get started on all those Christmas cards!!

Thanks for stopping by!

Sketch Challenge with CardzTV

Time for a sketch challenge!
At CardzTV, Mary has a whole selection of  sketches made up....you can find them on her blog under Mary's Card Sketches.....this week we are using either sketch 3 or 4.

Here is the card I made using sketch #3 and  two sets of CardzTV stamp sets....Fall Fun,
and Let's Face It.

I hope you will stop on over to CardzTV, and see what the rest of the DT came up with.

Halloween Milk Carton.....

Hellooooo!
This week for The Cutting Cafe Inspiration, we were asked to use one of two Halloween Files....either the Halloween Treat Cup Cards or The Halloween -Fall Milk Cartons-(there are several different milk cartons included in this file, I used the Ghost!)

I haven't put the candy in it yet-but isn't this adorable?!!

I had some Halloween paper scraps, and cut out the little characters and the Boo Crew sign-added some pompom ribbon, some google eyes, ribbon, and a rub-on for the sentiment!

Easy Peasy! I think my grandson will love taking this to his teacher filled with candies!

Hope you will stop by THE CUTTING CAFE BLOG to check out the rest of the dt makes for their inspiration, on Oct. 7th.....you won't be sorry you did! 

Saturday Paper A La Mode....

Happy Saturday everyone!

I hope you all had a fabulous week!

This week the challenge over at 

Saturday Paper A La Mode 

is anything goes.....and  I had a lot of fun making this project!! We are sponsored this week by

  Crafts and Me Digital Stamps.

I used the digi stamp Nature Fairy and printed her out and then cut her out and added some Wink of Stella to her...although you really can't tell now.

(In the digi, she actually has a little butterfly in her hand-somehow I lost that little piece and now my printer is out of ink!) 

So, no little butterfly for now-after I get ink I can always add it!

 I also cut out a moon and some stars on my cricut to add to my little jar as well. 

I found this idea on Pinterest-and the first time I tried it, I painted the jars.....that did not work so well!! This time I used watered down Elmers glue and tissue paper.

 I added some paint to the lid but then ended up covering it up! I added lace, ribbons, beads,  and cut outs, as well as a few star cut outs from the glittery paper as well, ( you can find the glitter paper at THE CUTTING CAFE  SHOP) and then I embellished them with some half pearls, and added a battery light!

I think my granddaughter will really like it!

Here is what it looks like with the lights off....

Thanks for stopping by!

It's Sketch time!

Hi! Mary has changed things up a bit....so this is my sketch challenge post!

Some of us dt are doing sketch challenges, some are doing Anything goes, and some are sharing inspiration with you over at the The CARDZTV Gallery.

I have used CARDZTV sketch #2 this week for my cute little card!

You can find Mary's sketches HERE.

I have also used one of CARDZTV's new stamp sets called "JUST CHILLIN".

Isn't this little penguin just the cutest?!!!

Thanks for stopping by, hope you stop by CARDZTV and check out the rest of the Sketch inspiration, and join in the challenge!

Let's write a letter.....

Hello! It's that time again for THE CUTTING CAFE BLOG inspiration!

This week we were asked to use the new set from THE CUTTING CAFE called

LET'S WRITE A LETTER.

We just don't write letters like we used to...now everyone just texts....but it is fun to get a nice letter in the mailbox! So, this set is all geared up to help you with that!

It has many options for your papers....and the inside has fun little pockets to hold  your papers and envelopes, and even a pen holder!

I added a couple little strips of some matching paper and flowers on the pockets for added depth.

And I love this little folded box ...it keeps everything together, all wrapped up in a nice little set!

I added a little strip of light colored paper under my bow to make it pop!

This set even comes with a page of suggestions/ideas for how to start and end your letter.... so even if you haven't wrote a letter in a long time, it will now be easy peasy!

Hope you hop on over to THE CUTTING CAFE BLOG on 9/21 to check out all the other great ideas for your sets, and also for more this awesome new set offers!!

Make sure to comment while you are there, for your chance to win three of 

THE CUTTING CAFE

 files!

Thanks for stopping by!

Just Because....

Happy Saturday!
This week the PAPER  LA MODE challenge is to Water Color.
Well, I officially have NO idea how to water color!! I cant figure out how everyone else makes it look so easy and blended...because my sure doesn't! Luckily, my Sweet Zebra is big enough to cover most of the water coloring I did!
The sponsor of this weeks challenge is BUGABOO-and they sure have some awesome/fun images-I have used this cutie pie ZEBRA!!

I hope you will stop over to the challenge, and check it out....and even try out some water coloring-and enter the challenge!!

Happy Fall with THE CUTTING CAFE....

It couldn't get any easier than this folks! This set 

AUTUMN SENTIMENT CARD FRAMES PRINTABLE SET  

from THE CUTTING CAFE makes card making fun and fast!

We hope you will stop by THE CUTTING CAFE BLOG later today to check out what the rest of the DT made up for you using this AWESOME set! If you do, make sure to comment for your chance to be in the draw for three free files!!

P.S.  Check out THE CUTTING CAFE SHOP for some really
GORGEOUS
fall and winter paper sets and some new CLEAR stamp sets!

StarStampz...Alice Chibi....Wedding Card

Hello, I wanted to enter this card into a challenge,but I got it done a day too late! This fun image is from StarStampz and is called Alice Chibi. I had so much fun decorating this up....hopefully it is not too overboard! I put glossy accents on the time pieces so they look even more real,  wink of stella, some cute little cards,  flowers, washi tape, and a sentiment from CardzTv stamp set: Encouraging Thoughts. My sister had a themed (Alice in Wonderland) wedding ....so this card is for her!

Thanks for stopping by! Can you believe school starts in a couple days?!!!

I am so sad, it went by way too fast!

Paper A La Mode Outlawz Challenge....

Hello! Well, I am in high hopes that Blogger is playing nice and this gets posted today!

It's time for a new challenge over at Paper A La Mode (OUTLAWZ CHALLENGES).....this week is Anything Goes!
We have two sponsors this week- StarStampz  and  Robyn's Fetish.

I have used StarStampz's - Spring Strawberry Digital Stamp....isn't she adorable? Even though this is not Strawberry Shortcake (I LOVE everything Strawberry Shortcake-my daughters room even had a Strawberry Shortcake Ceiling Fan when she was little)..... this image reminds me of that-so of course I LOVE it!

I used some Nuvo Crystal Drops on the Strawberries to give some added texture as well as some Wink of Stella to make them shine!

Thanks for stopping by, I hope you get the chance to join the challenge!

Teachers Supplies.....

Hi everyone!!
This week at THE CUTTING CAFE BLOG we were asked to make either a Pencil / Apple Treat Box, or a Pencil / Apple Shaped Card....(both found at THE CUTTING CAFE) I went with the Pencil Treat Box.

I liked the example so very much, that I also added paper clips in the box for the teacher! In another one that I made, we also added eraser tops...sorry I don't have a pic of that one.

The sentiment is also from the same set, and the bumblebee is from CardzTV stamp set: Pretty Posey.

Don't forget that over at THE CUTTING CAFE SHOP, Regina has lots and lots of gorgeous papers and crafting supplies, as well as you can now order Clear Custom Stamps!!

Hope you will also take the time to stop over to THE CUTTING CAFE BLOG on the 21rst and check out what awesome creations the rest of the DT made....remember Regina always gives away 3 files to one lucky commenter!

Sweet as can be Owls....

I had an idea one day to do this project, and you know how it goes-when you think of a certain crafty thing to do-sometimes you are happy with it, other times-not so much!

Well, I am happy to say that I am very happy with how this one turned out!

I have used OWL SHAPED CARD SET (#2 Owl) from THE CUTTING CAFE-along with these two super fun CUSTOM CLEAR STAMPS from THE CUTTING CAFE SHOP!! I used some designer papers available at THE CUTTING CAFE SHOP too.....It's A Boy, and It's A Girl by Carta Bella, also some enamel dots, my cricut, white gel pen, Fiskars circle cutter, some scraps, Cardstock from DCWV, Black Pen, SU flower punch, SU heart punch.....

Thank you for stopping by.

I hope you will leave a comment, 

and tell me what you think of them!

Saturday Paper A La Mode

Hello!
Happy Saturday to you, and welcome to another Paper A La Mode challenge inspiration! This week the challenge is: Anything But A Card.
This weeks sponsor is: Digi Stamp Boutique, I used this ADORABLE image called
Sophia and Cupcake! I made this little Birthday Bag from a recycled Paper Bag! I love this image, she is so stinkin'cute!

I think this will be perfect for a sweet little girl, who's birthday is next week!

Hope you join our challenge!

Christmas in August

HI all! Today is Inspiration day over at THE CUTTING CAFE and since we didn't do a Christmas in July, we thought we do one this first week of August! Can you believe how soon it will be Christmas?!!
Ok, so today's card I made using two different files from THE CUTTING CAFE: Christmas Card Fun and Christmas Ornament Fun.

The sentiment inside:

I love the shape of this card from Christmas Ornament fun, and thought it would be super cute with this little snowman from the Christmas Card Fun! I added a few embellishments and the sentiment, which is also from the Christmas Card Fun file....added a few Nuvo Crystal drops for his little eyes and mouth and buttons-colored up his hat with a copic marker and added wink of Stella to give it some shine. designer papers are from Old world winter from The paper Studio.
Hope you will stop by THE CUTTING CAFE BLOG today to check out all the inspiration for Christmas, and while you are there,make sure to comment for a chance to win three free files!!

Christmas in August

HI all! Today is Inspiration day over at THE CUTTING CAFE and since we didn't do a Christmas in July, we thought we do one this first week of August! Can you believe how soon it will be Christmas?!!
Ok, so today's card I made using two different files from THE CUTTING CAFE: Christmas Card Fun and Christmas Ornament Fun.

The sentiment inside:

I love the shape of this card from Christmas Ornament fun, and thought it would be super cute with this little snowman from the Christmas Card Fun! I added a few embellishments and the sentiment, which is also from the Christmas Card Fun file....added a few Nuvo Crystal drops for his little eyes and mouth and buttons-colored up his hat with a copic marker and added wink of Stella to give it some shine. designer papers are from Old world winter from The paper Studio.
Hope you will stop by THE CUTTING CAFE BLOG today to check out all the inspiration for Christmas, and while you are there,make sure to comment for a chance to win three free files!!

Paper A La Mode

Hello,
 I feel like I have not posted in so long....it's been a crazy busy summer!
Today I wanted to stop in and share the cute card I made for the "ANYTHING GOES"
Saturday's Paper A La Mode challenge.

This week we are being sponsored by:

 Sweet N Sassy Stamps and Connie Fong

For my card I have used an image from Sweet N Sassy Stamps called Henrietta Hen...I just think this digital image is so super cute!! I love it!

I have also used on my card:

Copics

Coastal Cabana Ink from SU

CardzTV Stamp set "Encouraging Thoughts"

Designer papers from My Minds Eye-Lost &Found 2-Sunshine

Enamel Dots from My Minds Eye-Chalk Studio

I hope you will stop by THE OUTLAWZ 

Saturday's Paper A La Mode Challenge and check it out!

Paper A La Mode Challenge...

Today the Challenge for Paper A La Mode is 

CHRISTMAS IN JULY!

Our sponsors for this week are: DOLLAR GRAPHICS DEPOT

and QKR.

I have used this cute little Bee from DOLLAR GRAPHICS DEPOT-BABY BUMBLES.

I just love that you can make these special for any occasion!

 Aren't they just the perfect images for me?!!

I also used:

Patterned Papers from Paper Studio-Old World Winter

Copics

Cardz Tv Stamp sets: Pretty Posey, and Merry Everything

My Creative Time stamp set: From Our Family To Yours

SU: Riding Hood Red, and Garden Green inks

Memento Black Ink

Nuvo Crystal Drops

White Gel Pen

Snow Marker

Thanks for stopping by,I hope you get the chance to join in our challenge!

SUPERSIZE with THE CUTTING CAFE

Hello!

This week at THE CUTTING CAFE we were asked to make a file SUPERSIZED!

I used the file called: ELEPHANT SHAPED CARD, and made the file as large/tall as I could & still be able to cut it out from a 12x12 piece of cardstock.

Isn't she SO CUTE!? I just love the way she turned out! 

I also used: tag from the same file, flowers, button, twine,google eye, 

Nuvo Crystal drops, patterned paper, and since I cant stand to throw anything away-

I even used a bunch of the little pretty flower confetti cut-outs that came in my package from

THE CUTTING CAFE SHOP!! 

(Regina always wraps up the orders in such a cute way!!)

Did you know that you can now order CUSTOM STAMPS from THE CUTTING CAFE SHOP?

Make sure to stop by THE CUTTING CAFE BLOG on July 21rst, to check out the rest of the DT's SUPERSIZED INSPIRATIONS!

The Cutting Cafe Shop....

Oh my goodness, I received my order from THE CUTTING CAFE SHOP....I am loving what I picked out...(I must have good taste!)

Yummy Paper kit, 6x6 Paper pad to match (Happy Summer by Lori Whitlock), Twine, Gorgeous Glitter, White Sakura Jelly Roll pen, Lily White Sugar coated Glitter paper, and a Custom Clear Stamp! Ohhllaalaa!! And of course Regina always makes it feel like it is Christmas when your package arrives, and it is all wrapped up so elegantly!!

Here is a card I have made using some of the papers, and the latest Clear Stamp Set from 

THE CUTTING CAFE SHOP. 

The stamp set is called:Birthday Party Fun.

Have a great day!