Wednesday, August 27, 2014

The Sisterhood Of Crafters "Fancy Fold" Challenge

*** Click HERE for the FCCB "Back To School" Challenge ***

Greetings to my crafty friends! I hope you are all having a wonderful week! Today I'm excited to be featured again as a "Step Sister" for The Sisterhood Of Crafters.


The challenge theme this time is "Fancy Folds". I must admit that I don't do a whole lot of these, but every time I make one I think to myself "I should do these more often", lol. This easel card was really fun to make....








This 5 x 6" easel card was made entirely with products from the Doodlebug "Fruit Stand" collection. The products include:  12 x 12" cardstock, Doodle Tags, Mini Doodle-Pops, Mini Banners & washi tape.


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More Challenges:

DL.ART -  Thankful Thursday August Linky Challenge; anything goes; 5th entry
Word Art Wednesday -  Challenge #147; anything goes


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Thank you so much for stopping by & have a wonderful day!

-Diana ♥
 

Monday, August 25, 2014

FCCB Challenge #225 ~ "Back To School"

Hello my crafty friends! I realize it sounds like a contradiction to say "Happy Monday", but I'm saying it anyway :)  The good news is that we have a new challenge starting today & we'd love for you to join in on the fun!


Welcome to another FCCB Challenge Me Monday...


Challenge #225 ~ Back to School

This Week's Sponsor
Winner will receive a stamp set of their choice.

To qualify for the prize, be sure to use at least 1 Cricut cut on your project and, if it's not obvious, let us know which cartridge(s) you used.


Here is my project.....




SIZE:  5 x 6.25"
CRICUTExpression 2 & Gypsy
CARTRIDGE:  "Create A Friend"
PAPERBo Bunny; Bazzill; WRMK
INKCTMH Distressing Inks "Dutch Blue"
OTHERSakura gel pen; 3M foam tape


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More Challenges:

DL.ART -  Thankful Thursday August Linky Challenge; anything goes; 4th entry
Little Scrap Pieces -  Saturday Linky Party; anything goes
Crafting By Designs -  August Challenge; anything goes
Cute Card Thursday -  Challenge #335; "Back To School"
Word Art Wednesday -  Challenge #146; anything goes


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Thank you for visiting me & have a fantabulous day!!

-Diana ♥

Wednesday, August 13, 2014

The Sisterhood Of Crafters "Your Favorite Colors" Challenge

*** Click HERE for the FCCB Sketch Challenge ***

Greetings to my crafty friends! I hope you are all having a wonderful week! Today I'm honored & excited to be featured as a "Step Sister" for The Sisterhood Of Crafters.


The challenge theme is "Your Favorite Colors". This is a tough one for me, because my favorite colors tend to change with the seasons, but I'm currently loving the bright summer colors, specifically hot pink & green. I really like contrasting them against a strong neutral, like slate grey, as I've done here with this set of simple note cards....












SIZE:  3.5 x 4.75"
CRICUTExpression 2 & Gypsy
CARTRIDGES:  "Storybook" & "Small Talk Frames & Tags"
PAPERCTMH "Lollydoodle" paper pack & card kit
STAMP SETSCTMH Petite Perks "Nature's Delight" & "Delicate Wings"
INKCTMH Exclusive Inks "Pear", "Cotton Candy" & "Slate"
DRY EMBOSSINGCuttlebug machine; Provo Craft "D'Vine Swirls" folder; Darice "Chevron" folder
WET EMBOSSINGVersaMark Watermark stamp pad; Ranger embossing powder (White); Marvy Uchida heat tool
OTHER3M foam tape 


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More Challenges:

DL.ART -  Thankful Thursday August Linky Challenge; anything goes; 3rd entry
Die Cuttin' Diva's -  Challenge #178; "Favorite Color Combination"
HIMCR -  Blogiversary Challenge #2; "Keep It Simple Sweetie"; 2nd entry
Word Art Wednesday -  Challenge #145; anything goes
Creative Card Crew -  Challenge #68; wet or dry embossing


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Thank you for visiting me & have a beautiful day!

-Diana ♥

Monday, August 11, 2014

FCCB Challenge #223 ~ A Sketch Challenge

Hello, crafty friends! It's time for another FCCB Challenge!....


 Happy Monday and welcome to another Monday challenge!




Challenge #223 ~ Sketch Challenge



This Week's Sponsor
Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons


To qualify for the prize, be sure to use at least 1 Cricut cut on your project and, if it's not obvious, let us know which cartridge(s) you used.



Here is my project....




SIZE:  A2
CRICUTExpression & Gypsy
CARTRIDGES:  "The First Few Years" & "Tiny Treasures"
PAPERCTMH "Lollydoodle" paper pack & card kit
STAMP SET: CTMH "Artiste Birthday Collection"
DRY EMBOSSINGCuttlebug with "Swiss Dots" folder
WET EMBOSSINGVersaMark Watermark Stamp Pad; Ranger Embossing Powder (White); Marvy Uchida heat tool
OTHERCTMH sequins; CTMH Shimmer Trim (Silver); Viva Decor Pearl Pen "Ice White"; CTMH Liquid Glass; 3M foam tape


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Challenges:

DL.ART -  Thankful Thursday August Linky Challenge; anything goes; 2nd entry
HIMCR -  Blogiversary Challenge #2; "Keep It Simple Sweetie"
Little Scrap Pieces -  Saturday Linky Party; anything goes
Simon Says Stamp -  Wednesday Challenge; "Make It Sparkle"
Word Art Wednesday -  Challenge #144; anything goes; 2nd entry


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Thank you for visiting me & have a fantabulous day! 

-Diana ♥

Friday, August 8, 2014

A Birthday Buck

*** Click HERE for the FCCB "Bug Out" Challenge ***

Hello, my crafty friends! I hope you are all enjoying your Friday! We are definitely enjoying some much needed cooler weather here in Northern Cali. Today I'm sharing the card I made for my hubby's birthday, which was on Sunday. He's not a hunter (thank God!) but we love to watch all the wildlife, especially the deer, on & around our property here in the mountains. I always make him cards with tractors, trucks or tools on them, so I decided to change it up this time.




SIZE:  A2
CRICUTExpression & Gypsy
CARTRIDGE:  "Wildlife"
PAPERCosmo Cricket; Core'dinations
STAMP SETPaper Smooches "Sentiment Sampler"
INKTim Holtz Distress Ink "Forest Moss"


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Challenges:

DL.ART -  Thankful Thursday August Linky Challenge; anything goes
BBTB2 -  "Happy Camper"
Little Scrap Pieces -  Saturday Linky Party; anything goes
Simon Says Stamp -  Monday Challenge; "In The Family"
Word Art Wednesday -  Challenge #144; anything goes


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Thank you so much for visiting me & have a fantastic day!

-Diana ♥