Wednesday, August 29, 2012

A Bittersweet Day

Hi everyone! I hope you are all doing well on this lovely Wednesday! Today's post is a little bittersweet for me because it is my last official post as a member of the Getting Cricky Design Team. As much as I have LOVED these last 5 months, I have decided to withdraw my name from consideration for the next DT term. This was my first design team experience & I have learned so much! I truly cherish the relationships I have developed with my DT sisters & I appreciate & admire each of them so very much. What a talented & special group of ladies!

Okay, before I get too emotional, let's move on to today's projects, lol. I am a featured DT member again today at Getting Cricky, along with the awesomely talented Lisa from A Mermaid's Crafts. If you haven't already, give yourself a real treat & check out her blog. She is truly one of the most brilliant crafters I've ever seen.

I have 2 projects to share with you - this card is new & the second card is a "flashback" from an earlier post....



SIZE:  5.25" square
PAPER:  from my scraps (mostly Core'dinations)
PUNCHMartha Stewart
INKTim Holtz Distress Ink "Black Soot", VersaMagic Chalk Ink "Pixie Dust"
OTHERCTMH chipboard, purple Smooch, Fiskars paper edgers "Victorian", Stickles "Star Dust"

For the sentiment, I used this K Andrew Designs stamp set (my favorite!)....

Owly Hoo Sentiments
K Andrew Designs

To purchase this stamp set, click on the image above. To check out all of the stamp sets, click HERE


Entering in the following challenges:
DL.ART -  Thankful Thursday Challenge; "Birthday Linky Party"; anything goes
Joyful Stamper -  Inspire Me Fridays #73; anything goes
Hiding In My Craft Room -  Challenge #60; Mix It Up Saturday; "Share A Challenge" (use any listed here)
Frosted Designs -  Fabulous Friday Challenge; use chipboard 
Stampin' Sisters In Christ -  Challenge #154; use punches, dies or shapes; inspired by Isaiah 64:8
Krafty Girls -  Anything goes, final challenge

************

Here is my "flashback" card, which features the same stamp set....

To see my original post with all the details, click HERE



Thank you so much for visiting me today! I hope the rest of your week is fabulous!


-Diana :)

Monday, August 27, 2012

Sympathy Card

Hello friends! I hope you are all having a wonderful week so far! Monday is over - whoo hoo!! Anyway, I am one of the featured design team members at Getting Cricky today. For my project I made this multi-fold card (at least I think that's what it's called). I only make sympathy cards when I have to, but sometimes they're just necessary. It's a sad but true part of life. I made this for a friend of ours who just lost her 108-year-old grandfather. Personally, I think making it to 108 is cause for celebration, but I realize this is still a sad time for the family. As far as sad sentiments go, I really love this one....



SIZE:  5x7" (outside card), A2 (inside card)
CRICUTExpression
CARTRIDGE:  "Elegant Edges"
PAPER:  Kraft cardstock, K & Company "Bailey" paper pad
INKCTMH Exclusive Inks "Chocolate"
OTHEROffray ribbon, Fiskars corner punch, Martha Stewart mini pearls, Scrapbook Adhesives pop dots


The lovely sentiment came from this K Andrew Designs stamp set....

Sympathetic Sayings

To order this set for yourself, click on the image above. To check out all of the stamp sets, click HERE.


Entering the following challenges:
DL.ART -  Thankful Thursday Challenge, Birthday Linky Party, anything goes
Joyful Stamper -  Inspire Me Fridays #73, anything goes
Hiding In My Craft Room -  Challenge #60, Mix It Up Saturday, "Share a Challenge" (any listed here)
Stampin' Sisters In Christ -  Challenge #154; use punches, dies or shapes; inspired by Isaiah 64:8


Thank you for stopping by today & I promise my next post will be a happier one!


-Diana :)

Friday, August 17, 2012

Getting Cricky Blog Hop

Hello my friends! It's the third Friday of the month, which must mean it's time for the Getting Cricky blog hop! If you've hopped on over from from Heather at Heather's Crafty Space then you are in the right place. If you would like to start at the beginning, click HERE.

The theme for this month is "Back To School". I really didn't think I could come up with anything, but now I have tons of ideas in my head! Here is the card I made....





SIZE:  5" square
CRICUT:  Imagine
CARTRIDGES:  "Wild Card 2" & "Enjoy The Seasons" (color palette)
EMBOSSING:  Cuttlebug "Candy Cane Stripes" folder
PAPER:  Core'dinations white cardstock
INK:  CTMH Exclusive Inks "Chocolate"
OTHER:  Silver Sharpie pen, aluminum foil


Here is the stamp set I used....

K Andrew Designs

To purchase this set, click on the image above....


Your next stop is the lovely Patricia at Creative Diva. Thank you so much for visiting me today! Happy hopping!!



Tuesday, August 14, 2012

I *Heart* You (Revisited)

Hello friends! I'm the featured design team member today at Getting Cricky & I'm featuring 3 of my previous projects. If you would like to see all the details, click on the link under each photo to go directly to the original post....

To view my original post, click HERE


 To view my original post, click HERE


To view my original post, click HERE


Thank you so much for re-visiting me today! 

-Diana :)

Monday, August 13, 2012

Up, Up & Away!

Hi, my favorite peeps! I hope you are all surviving this super hot Monday. It's 93 degrees here today, a little better than yesterday's 100 degrees. We are still in the process of fixing our A/C ducting, which the feral cats have completely ripped out. I am a spoiled brat & do not do well without A/C, so this is a very trying time in our house, lol.

Anyway, I made this hot air balloon card as a tribute to our neighboring Napa Valley. On any given day, you can see lots of hot air balloons floating over the valley floor. It's pretty neat!





SIZE:  4.5 x 6"
CRICUTExpression & Gypsy
CARTRIDGES:  "Elegant Edges" & "Baby Shower" (balloon cut at 4.25")
PAPERRecollections white card base & cardstock from my stash (scraps)
INK Hero Arts 
OTHERVersaMark watermark stamp pad, Recollections embossing powder "Snow", Stickles "Star Dust", Sakura pens, Washi tape, EK Success stickers, foam tape

For the sentiment, I used this stamp set from K Andrew Designs.....

Of Mice & Lil Men
K Andrew Designs

To purchase this stamp set, just click on the image above. To view all other stamp sets, click HERE.


****************

Entering in the following challenges:

BBTB2 -  Hot air balloon or airplane, Cricut required
DL.ART -  Thankful Thursday Challenge/Linky Party, Anything goes, 2nd entry
Simply Create Too -  Challenge #19, Anything goes, 2nd entry
Joyful Stamper -  Inspire Me Fridays #71, Anything goes
4 Crafty Chicks -  Challenge #102, "Up, Up & Away"
Dream Valley Challenges -  Challenge #38, die cuts & punches
Go Fish! -  Challenge #22, use circle or triangle
Hiding In My Craft Room -  Challenge #58, "Super Scraps Saturday"


****************

Thank you for visiting me today! I hope you have a wonderful week ahead!


-Diana :)

Tuesday, August 7, 2012

Christmas??

Hello friends! Yes, I have 2 Christmas projects for you today. It's my turn to be a featured design team member at Getting Cricky, along with my awesome DT sister, Jessie. We are showcasing a Christmas-themed stamp set, so it was time for me to get in the spirit!


SIZE:  6.5"
CRICUTExpression & Gypsy
CARTRIDGE:  "Artiste"
PAPERDebbie Mumm & Colorbok
INKStudio G chalk  "Real Red"
OTHERJolee's embellishment




SIZE:  A2
CRICUTImagine
CARTRIDGE:  "Enjoy The Seasons"
PAPER Core'dinations white cardstock, Recollections "Jingle Bells" paper pad
INKStudio G chalk "Real Red", VersaColor "Umber"
OTHER Stickles "Frosted Lace", "Lime Green", "Candy Cane"; CTMH Liquid Glass


For both projects I used this mini stamp set by K Andrew Designs....

Sweet Wishes


Thank you very much for stopping by! I appreciate each & every one of you! 

-Diana :)

Sunday, August 5, 2012

You Da Man

Hello everyone in bloggie land! It has been very busy this past week in the casa de Martin. My brother was in town from Nashville, it was my mother-in-law's XXth birthday (she'd kill me if I put her age) & it was my husband's 50th birthday! We had 3 big family parties in 3 days, so I'm still recovering.

I got my husband & his friends tickets for the Demolition Derby at the Sonoma County Fair (total testosterone fest, I know). This is the little tool box I made to put the tickets in....


And here is the other side, with a different tag....


On the inside bottom I put some little paper tools, which I hand-cut from a 12x12" sheet....


SIZE:  4.29" (max size on a 12x12" mat)
CRICUTExpression & Gypsy
CARTRIDGE"Artiste"
PAPER Debbie Mumm & Creative Imaginations
INKColorbox "Silver" & Tim Holtz "Black Soot"
TWINEThe Twinery "Stone"
OTHERFiskars hole punch & paper edgers

The stamps I used are from this set by K Andrew Designs....

 Guy Talk

*********************

Entering in the following challenges:

Hiding In My Craft Room -  Challenge #51, Masculine Birthday

Joyful Stamper -  Inspire Me Fridays #70, Anything Goes

DL.ART -  Thankful Thursday Challenge, Anything Goes
                    (HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DIANA!!)

Simply Create Too -  Challenge #19, Anything Goes   


*********************


Thank you so much for taking the time to visit me today!


-Diana :)

Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Close To My Heart

Hi! I'm doing a quick little post to let you all know that I am now an official Close To My Heart consultant! I'm super excited & I hope you will consider choosing me as your personal consultant. I personally guarantee that you will receive THE BEST customer service! Please check out my new website & do some shopping with me, if you're so inclined :) My link button will always be at the top of my blog, but I'm putting it here now too. This will take you directly to my shopping website....


**************************

I also have a quick reminder that the Cricut Artiste cartridge bundle is now available for purchase! To check out the details & to order, CLICK HERE

In appreciation of everyone who orders from me, I will also send you this FREE mini stamp set* AND a FREE Fall/Winter catalog & Idea Book!!

"Nature's Delight" stamp set

* I only have a limited number of these stamp sets so please don't wait to place your order!

**************************

Thank you in advance for your support! I appreciate you all soooo much! 


-Diana :)