Wow!

I can't believe it's been a month since my last post. Life is flying by!
I've been getting crafty a bit but not making much time to share I guess.
Our tree is up, the house is decorated, Christmas cards are done. Still lots of shopping to tackle!
Starting new traditions with my son. Making memories that I hope will stay with him into adulthood.
New things we've started this year:
Elf on The Shelf
Karen Foster Advent Calendar Box
We are also doing a Christmas Book Countdown in addition to the Advent Box, an idea I read on Ali Edward's blog.
I really just want to make the most of the Christmas Season with Luke and have these fun traditions that he can look forward to from year to year.
I'm also doing a December Daily this year, which has been fun, but of course I am behind. Hope to share some of those photos soon.
I've been following Tim Holtz's 12 Tags of Christmas, and although I didn't really use any of the techniques he's gone over, this tag is certainly inspired by his posts in the past week.
The tag is from Creative Cuts and More, check out the website for all your diecut needs!

Gingerbread House Album Blog Hop

It's finally time for the Creative Cuts and More Gingerbread House Album Blog Hop! I just have to tell you I had a BLAST working on this album, it was so much FUN! The best part is, I'm not done :) Once we have our annual cookie making day, I am going to add photos and more embellishments. I can't wait!
So, if you didn't come here from Amber's blog, make sure to start back at the beginning, you don't want to miss all of the fun ideas! And make sure you comment on all the DT and guest blogs, for your chance to win your very own Gingerbread Album Kit!
In order to win, you must

1. HOP through AND comment on each blog - please make sure the Blog Hop is LIVE, THEN go back to http://www.die-cut-diva.blogspot.com/ and let us know you did so!
2. For another chance, follow the Die Cut Diva http://die-cut-diva.blogspot.com/
3. For another chance, become a Fan on Facebook, HERE http://www.facebook.com/creativecutsandmore
4. For another chance, spread the word about our Blog Hop on your blog!

You will have until Sunday, November 13th to hop and comment, and the winner will be announced on Monday, November 14th at http://www.die-cut-diva.blogspot.com/.

So now, onto my album! I apologize for the terrible pictures. Daylight savings time is not my friend and I don't have a lightbox at the current moment.

I know you can't wait to make your own Gingerbread House Album, so here are the links to the different options at Creative Cuts & More:

Gingerbread House Album Chipboard Kit
http://www.creativecutsandmore.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=280_284&products_id=1413

Gingerbread House Album Deluxe Kit
http://www.creativecutsandmore.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=280_284&products_id=1414

Gingerbread House Album Ultimate Deluxe Kit
http://www.creativecutsandmore.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=280_284&products_id=1417

Thank you for coming by and don't forget to head on over to Fern's blog, she is the QUEEN of mini albums, so I'm sure she has something incredibly inspiring to share with us!

If you get lost along the way, here is the full list of hoppers today:
Die Cut Diva

Holly
Noelle
Chris
Kristine
Amber (Guest Designer)
Nora Anne (you are here!)
Fern
Taylor
Melisa
Dawn
Die Cut Diva

Thursday

Make sure to come by on Thursday for a fun blog hop to introduce a super cool new album that will available at Creative Cuts & More!

Watch the video for some peeks!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQ-xNw4P7j4

Happy Halloween

Hi! Remember me?!?! It's been too long :) I'm having computer issues and until I get a new one, I probably will not be regular with my posting. But, I'm going to try!

Hope you enjoy your Halloween! It's pretty cold here in New Jersey, so my little Green Lantern will be bundled up for sure when we go out trick or treating later!
Have fun :)




SUPPLIES:
Creative Cuts & More A2 Slash Card with Tag #05
Amuse Witch Hat Stamp
Memento Ink
Cricut Die Cut Frame

Creative Cuts & More~Stuck on U Sketches Blog Hop! a prize and a giveaway!

WELCOME TO THE CREATIVE CUTS AND MORE and STUCK ON U SKETCHES MINI SUMMER ALBUM JOINT BLOG HOP!
I am also sharing here for Friends with Flair!

You should have arrived here from Noelle's blog! If you didn't, be sure to start at the beginning, so you don't miss out on all the fun and a chance to win this fabulous prize!

To be entered to win the prize:

• Become a follower of each blog
• Leave a comment on each blog
• Leave a comment at Die Cut Diva, letting Terry know you stopped, and commented at all the blogs!!!

So, without further ado, here is my Summer mini album, I had LOADS of fun creating this and am planning on adding more pages as the summer goes on!
I started off with an 8 x 8 Acetate album and just went a little crazy! The best thing about these albums is you can always add MORE pages to suit your needs :) and there are so many choices and assortments available at Creative Cuts and More!
To assist me in adding all my photos and embellishments to my mini album, I used the awesome Killer White Tear-able Tacky Tap 1/4 inch which made assembly a snap!

Next stop on the hop is Sandi Clarkson!!!! Don't forget to become a follower and leave a comment on each blog for your chance to win the Sea Life Mini Album Kit! a $34.99 value!

Here's a closer look at the adorable tickets from Unity's Stampin' Store Kit, Ticket To Life. I love this kit!

If you are still with me, CONGRATS! for hanging in there so long! As an added bonus for doing so, just leave a comment here on my blog and become a follower for a chance to win the {4} IPPITY KITS!!!!! pictured below! I will also include a sample pack of beautiful vintage seam binding, brand new in my Etsy shop! *sorry, due to shipping costs, prize is available to US residents only. If you are outside of the US, and would like a chance at the prize, I will pay $5.00 towards shipping cost, if you would like to share the cost with me, let me know in the comments!*

The giveaway will be open until Wednesday, August 10th, the winner will be announced on Thursday August 11th. Please be sure to leave an email address so I can contact you!

Remember the next stop on the hop is SANDI!

Frosted Designs Challenge Sponsored by CC&M

I guess my title says it all! I am here today with a card for the Frosted Designs Fabulous Friday Challenge! This weeks sponsor is Creative Cuts and More, so most of the Die Cut Divas are posting projects for their color challenge using black and white and one other color of your choice.
I decided to use the Vintage Labels Small and Vintage Labels Petite along with Butterfly #11 - Small to make a CAS, elegant card.
Be sure to check out the challenge and if you participate, you have a chance to win the Sea Life Mini Album Kit, valued at $34.99!!!!!

Thanks for visiting, I appreciate it and your comments make me smile :)

Have a great weekend!

Oink Oink!

I couldn't resist that! So I mentioned last week, I had a secret. Today is the day I am able to reveal it :)

For the next 4 months I will be a proud member of the Hambo Stamps Design Team "aka" a Bacon Bit! Isn't that the cutest name for the Design Team members?!?! If you are familiar with Hambo Stamps you already know they have a lot of cute "piggie" images as well as an array of punny, humorous stamps. They are so much fun to work with and I was lucky to be pigged picked to be on their Rubber Team, so I will be designing with stamps from their rubber collection through September 2011. Be sure to check out the Hambo blog, Talk to the Ham, today for the rest of the new Bacon Bits, rubber and digi team!!!!
I am so excited and would love to share my first card with you using 2 new digi images, Orange and Yam Kids - digi. Aren't they cute?! and they are available now in the digi shop!

Be sure to stop back often to check out my Hambo projects!

Supplies:
Digi Images by Hambo Stamps ~ Orange and Yam kids - digi
Pop-Up A2 Insert Card Base by Creative Cuts & More
Copics
Scallop Scissors
Martha Stewart Punch; Fiskars Scalloped Oval Punch, SU Oval Punch
Cricut Cartridge ~ From My Kitchen
Fork Brad by Eyelet Outlet
AMuse Twinkles
Embroidery Floss WRMK
Creative Cafe Felt Heart Button

Friday Night Friends With Flair

I didn't have time today to post, I was RUNNING all day! Half a day of work, then jumped in the car and off to the Scrapbook Expo. I had the pleasure of sharing a quick meal and a short visit with Cindy before heading off for a marathon shopping trip. There was way TOO MUCH to see in the short time I was there!
I got home and settled in and just notice on the Unity blog that the Friends with Flair link is still open, so I thought I'd share this little coaster art I made for my design team post at Creative Cuts & More.

Have a great weekend! Oh, and before you go~you should REALLY check out my Ippity blog, the NEW RELEASES are showing on the right side bar and I am taking PRE-ORDERS! The new stamps are scheduled to begin shipping the first week in June!
Here's a peek for you, but to see the rest, you have to go here --------->>>>> Ippity!

If you're still with me, you should also pop over to Cindy's blog! She has an awesome card she is sharing for FWF, but the linky closed early before she could add her link. You don't want to miss her darling card!

Friends With Flair

TGIF!!!! 
Today for the Friends with Flair blog hop, I am sharing two notecards using Ippity stamps, that will be part of a set to go with my CC&M Card Portfolio. I did just have this on my blog for the 365 challenge, but this is a closer look at two of the notecards. Gotta run! 6:30 am and I am late for my walk/run (my new daily ritual :) This is a big feat for me since I am NOT a morning person!
Hope you have a great start to your weekend!

p.s. don't forget there is still time to sign up to get the April Kit of the Month! You don't want to miss it!~

365 Cards Challenge Blog

I came across this cool blog that has a new card challenge every day! How fun is that?!?! Click here and go check out 365 Cards!
Today's challenge is to use kraft paper and a nature theme. I used the Card Portfolio from Creative Cuts and More in kraft and some nature themed paper and stamps from Ippity to complete my project. For the life of me right now I cannot remember the paper manufacturer, but since it is so cute, I will update later with it!

Thanks for stopping by today :)

Die Cut Divas

Come over and see me today at Die Cut Diva! I am sharing this layout using the Scallop Circle in kraft, love this die cut background, you can use it in so many fun ways! and Terry has EVERY color you could imagine! I stamped the background with Gurnsey Gingaham by Ippity (which was an afterthought which is why it's so messy!)
I used a variety of Unity stamps on this layout as well, the bunny up in the left hand corner is from the January 2010 Kit of the Month and the egg in the lower right hand corner is from the February 2009 Kit of the Month. The Memories journaling stamp is from the January 2011 Kit of the Month.
The flowers and birds are cut from My Little Shoebox Home Tweet Home, in stock at Paper Wings right now! The striped paper behind the Scallop Circle is also MLS Home Tweet Home!