PDE Linky Party #154 - Anything Goes

Hello crafty friends! I hope everyone is having a wonderful week and, more importantly, looking forward to an awesome weekend! Now it's time for another PDE Linky Party! We would love to have you share your fabulous crafty projects with us! To see the full guidelines and link up your creations, click HERE or on the badge directly below. We look forward to seeing what you create!

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I know we're all over and done with Christmas cards so I thought this would make a good all purpose card. After all, candy is good all year round! I love this color combo of the light blue and red. It could be a Christmas card but it could also be used for a myriad of other occasions.

SIZE: 4 x 5½"
CRICUT:  Expression 2 & Gypsy
CARTRIDGES:  "Art Philosophy" & "Simply Charmed"
PAPER:  Core'dinations; Bazzill; Recollections
TWINE:  The Twinery "Maraschino"
OTHER:  Stickles "Star Dust"; 3M foam tape


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Thank you for visiting me and I hope you have a spectacular day!

FCCB Challenge #266 ~ Anything But A Card

Hello crafty friends! I hope you had a lovely weekend! It's Monday, which means it's time for another fantabulous Challenge Me Monday! We would love to have you share your creations with us! Click HERE or on the box directly below to join us....

Challenge #266 ~ Anything But a Card

This Week's Sponsor:

$15.00 Gift Certificate

To qualify for the prize, be sure to use at least one Cricut cut on your project and let us know which cartridge(s) you used. If you use a Cricut Explore machine, at least one cut must be from the Cricut catalog of images.

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For my non-card project today, I'm sharing a banner I made for the baby shower to welcome our granddaughter, Autumn....

  

SIZE:  8.5" 
CRICUT:  Expression 2 & Gypsy
CARTRIDGE:  "Art Philosophy"
PAPER:  Bazzill; Core'dinations; CTMH
OTHER: The Twinery twine; Stickles "Star Dust"; Fiskars hole punch


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Challenges:

DL.ART -  December Linky Challenge; anything goes
Little Scrap Pieces -  Saturday Linky Party; anything goes
Word Art Wednesday -  Challenge #212; anything goes
2 Creative Chicks -  Showcase #5; anything goes


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Thank you so much for visiting me! Have a blessed day!

FCCB Challenge #262 ~ Fall

Hello friends! I hope y'all had a fantastic weekend! Well.... I guess it's time to just jump right into our new Challenge Me Monday. I hope you are able to join in & share your awesome Fall projects with us! Just click on the box below to enter and/or get all the details. I can't wait to see your fantabulous creations!

Challenge #262 ~ Autumn/Fall 

This Week's Sponsor

To qualify for the prize, be sure to use at least one Cricut cut on your project and, if it's not obvious, let us know which cartridge(s) you used. If you use a Cricut Explore machine, at least one cut must be from the Cricut catalog of images.

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Here is my Fall project....

SIZE:  5.5" square
CRICUT:  Expression 2
CARTRIDGES:  "Art Philosophy" & "Create a Critter 2"
PAPER:  CTMH; Doodlebug
EMBOSSING:  Cuttlebug machine; Darice folder "Wood Grain"
STAMP SET:  Lawn Fawn "Into the Woods"
INK:  CTMH Exclusive Inks "Cranberry"
OTHER:  CTMH Liquid Glass; Recollections leaf brads; Fiskars Paper Edgers

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Challenges:

DL.ART -  October Linky Challenge; anything goes; entry #2
Word Art Wednesday -  Challenge #204; anything goes; entry #2
Crafting By Designs -  October monthly challenge; anything goes; entry #2
Crafty Creations -  Challenge #299; "Falling for You"; use fall colors
Simon Says Stamp -  Monday Challenge; "Autumn is in the Air"
Cut It Up -  Challenge #81; "Back to Nature"


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Thank you for stopping by & have a fantabulous day!

FCCB Challenge #254 ~ Anything Goes

Good morning & happy Monday! Did you all have a nice Father's Day weekend? I picked up my parents from the airport (they spent 2 weeks in Peru & South America). Then we came home & had a BBQ with my stepson, daughter-in-law, our 2 grandsons, (ages 1 & 3) and our Goddaughter (age 6). It was super fun!

Anyway, since it is Monday, that means it must be time for another FCCB challenge! I hope you are able to join us, or at least get some fantabulous inspiration from our design team's creations. We have recently expanded our team & let me tell you that these ladies are rockin' it! To enter and/or check out the challenge, click the link above or the box directly below.

   

Challenge #254 ~ Anything Goes

This Week's Sponsor

  

Winner will receive a $25 gift certificate to Verve Stamps!

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Here is my card for the challenge....

SIZE:  A2

CRICUT:  Expression 2 & Gypsy

CARTRIDGE:  "Art Philosophy"

PAPER:  Graphic 45 "Secret Garden" cardstock

INK:  CTMH Exclusive Inks "Desert Sand"

TWINE:  The Twinery

OTHER:  Stickles "Star Dust"; Doodlebug gems; Fiskars paper edgers; 3M foam tape

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Challenges:

DL.ART -  June Linky Challenge; anything goes; 2nd entry
Crafting By Designs -  June Challenge; anything goes; 2nd entry


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

FCCB Challenge #246 ~ St. Patrick's Day

Hello & happy Monday to all my crafty peeps! Without further adieu, it's time to introduce our new fantabulous Monday challenge at FCCB....

Challenge #246 ~ St.Patrick's Day

This Week's Sponsor
digiplayground.com


 
There will be 3 winners of $7 gift certificates!

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.

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Here is my project for the challenge....

 

SIZE:  5"

CRICUT:  Expression 2 & Gypsy

CARTRIDGES:  "Seasonal Soirées"; "Smiley Cards"; "Art Philosophy"; "Teddy Bear Parade"

PAPER:  Core'dinations; DCWV; Bazzill

OTHER:  Stickles "Star Dust" & "Black Diamond"; 3M foam tape

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Challenges:

DL.ART -  March Linky Challenge; anything goes
Little Scrap Pieces -  Saturday Linky Party; anything goes
Simon Says Stamp -  Monday Challenge; "Just a Hint of Clover"
Word Art Wednesday -  Challenge #172; anything goes
The Sisterhood Of Crafters -  Paper piecing and/or paper piercing
Simply Create Too -  Challenge #80; St. Patrick's Day or mostly green


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Thank you for visiting me & have a fantabulous day!

FCCB Challenge #239 ~ "Beyond Red & Green"

Hello & happy December to you! Of course, it's also Monday, which means it's time for another FCCB Challenge Me Monday....

Challenge #239 ~ "Beyond Red & Green"

 (create a holiday project without using red & green)

For this card I used my favorite cartridge of all time, "Art Philosophy". It really is a genius cartridge & every cut is useful. Even the font is outstanding. There is absolutely NO wasted space in this handbook! If you don't own this cartridge yet, the only way to purchase it is through a Close To My Heart consultant. My consultant is Diana Larson & she's fabulous! Click HERE to check out her online store. Ok, that's enough of my chit chat for one day! Finally, we arrive at my card....

SIZE:  5 x 7"

CRICUT:  Expression 2 & Gypsy

CARTRIDGE:  "Art Philosophy"

PAPER:  CTMH; DCWV; Core'dinations

EMBOSSING:  Cuttlebug with Darice folder

OTHER:  Ranger Liquid Pearls "Baby Blue"; stars from my stash; 3M foam tape

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Challenges:

DL.ART -  Thankful Thurs. December Linky Challenge; anything goes
BBTB2 -  Christmas tree; Cricut only
My Sheri Crafts -  Challenge #147; "Oh Christmas Tree"
Little Scrap Pieces -  Saturday Linky Party; anything goes
Cut It Up -  Challenge #59; Non-traditional Christmas card


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Thank you for stopping by & I hope to see your creations for the challenge! 

Let's Talk Turkey

Hello & happy Thanksgiving to everyone out there in blog-land! I hope you had a fabulous & yummy day! My whole family went to my Grandma's house for dinner. I made this card to wish her a happy Thanksgiving & to thank her for hosting dinner. I used several cartridges & I think they all worked well together. Of course, nothing says Thanksgiving like a teddy bear in a turkey costume! Huh? Oh well....I think he's pretty stinkin' adorable....

Inside

SIZE:  5.5"
CRICUT:  Expression 2 & Gypsy
CARTRIDGES:  "Art Philosophy"; "Create A Critter 2"; "Teddy Bear Parade"
PAPER:  CTMH; Lawn Fawn "Sweater Weather"; Core'dinations
OTHER:  Stickles "Black Diamond" & "Platinum"; Smooch Pearlized Top Coat; Sakura gel pens; 3M foam tape


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Challenges:

DL.ART -  Thankful Thursday November Linky Challenge; anything goes; 5th entry
Little Scrap Pieces -  Saturday Linky Party; anything goes
Simon Says Stamp -  Wednesday Challenge; anything goes; (optional: use Lawn Fawn)
Word Art Wednesday -  Challenge #160; anything goes
BBTB2 -  "Giving Thanks"
Party Time Tuesdays -  Challenge #191; anything goes


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Thank you for visiting me! Have an awesome weekend!

A Simple Wedding Card

Hello friends! I hope you are having a wonderful week! I made this card a few weeks ago, but never got around to posting it. I liked the simple design so I made a few extras to keep in my card stash. This one was for some friends of ours who got married after dating for 10 years! There really aren't many places better than the Napa Valley wine country for weddings, in my opinion :)  We are so fortunate & grateful that we get to call it home.

SIZE:  A2
CRICUT:  Expression 2 & Gypsy
CARTRIDGES:  "Elegant Edges" & "Storybook"
PAPER:  Anna Griffin; Core'dinations; Bazzill
STAMP SET:  CTMH "For Every Occasion"
EMBOSSING:  Cuttlebug with "D'Vine Swirls" folder; CTMH embossing powder; VersaMark watermark stamp pad; Marvy Uchida heat tool
INK:  VersaMagic "Platinum Planet"
OTHER:  Fiskars corner rounder; gems from my stash; 3M foam tape


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Challenges:

FCCB -  Challenge Me Monday #213; replenish your card stash
DL.ART -  Thankful Thursday June Linky Challenge; anything goes
Little Scrap Pieces -  Saturday Linky Party; anything goes
BBTB2 -  alter a Cricut cut
Make My Monday -  weddings
Word Art Wednesday -  Challenge #135; anything goes with sentiment


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

-Diana ♥ 

Pretty Pastels

Hello & happy Friday to you! I hope you're all gearing up for a fabulous weekend! My stepson, his girlfriend & our 18-month-old grandson are all coming over on Sunday to go swimming & just hang out. Our pool is still in the creation phase, but my parents have a pool & they live just over the hill from us.

Anyway, moving on to today's card....I love this cardstock & how it goes perfectly with the ink colors. I absolutely love soft pastels & I'm pretty happy with how this turned out....

 

Inside

SIZE:  5.25"
CRICUT:  Expression, Gypsy
CARTRIDGE:  "Art Philosophy"
PAPER:  Core'dinations (base), Jillibean Soup "Southern Chicken Dumpling Soup" pad
STAMPS:  CTMH "Just For You" set
INK:  Tim Holtz Distress Ink "Black Soot", VersaMagic Chalk Ink "Pixie Dust", "Aloe Vera", "Sea Breeze"
OTHER:  Stickles "Star Dust", Ranger Liquid Pearls "White Opal", Martha Stewart pearls

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Challenges:

DL.ART -  Thankful Thursday August Linky Challenge, anything goes
Every Day Is An Occasion -  Sunday {Fun}day #12, anything goes
Paper Playtime -  Challenge #17, pearls
Craftin Desert Diva's -  Linky Party #13, anything goes
Die Cuttin' Diva's -  Challenge #130, "Just Because"
Exploring Cricut -  "Cricut Choice", use at least 2 cuts
Pink Cricut -  Link Up Tuesday, anything goes
Simon Says Stamp -  Anything goes
5 Simple Things -  Inspire Me Fridays #118, anything goes
Happy Campers -  Challenge #21, use a stamp
Little Scrap Pieces -  Fun Friday Linky Party, anything goes

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Thank you for visiting me & I hope you have a spectacular holiday weekend!

-Diana :)

Christmas In July

Hello my crafty friends! I hope you are all having a lovely weekend. I guess I spoke too soon in my last post when I said Lexi was doing so well. A couple nights ago she collapsed while we were going for our nightly walk through our vineyard. I was able to lift her back up on her feet after a brief rest & then she was fine, but it scared me to see my big strong girl so helpless & not able to control her body. I know that her leaving me is eminent, but I just can't seem to wrap my mind around the idea of losing her. I keep saying I'm not ready, but I guess I'll never really be ready.

Anyway, let's move on to a happier topic.... my "Christmas In July" card! I didn't have a plan of attack when I started it, but I guess my mojo kicked in because I'm really happy with how it came out. I love how the tree is just 3 triangles layered over each other.... super simple! The colors really don't reproduce well in this photo, so they are much prettier in person!

SIZE:  4.75 x 6"
CRICUT:  Expression, Gypsy
CARTRIDGES:  "George & Basic Shapes", "Art Philosophy", "My Quiet Book"
PAPER:  Martha Stewart, CTMH cardstock "Colonial White" & "Slate"
EMBOSSING:  Cuttlebug with "Swiss Dots" & "Distressed Stripes" folders
PUNCHES:  Martha Stewart "Aspen Snowflake" edge punch, Fiskars corner rounder
STAMPS:  K Andrew Designs "Winter Wishes" set
INK:  CTMH Exclusive Inks "Slate"
OTHER:  rhinestone flourish, star & brad from my stash, foam tape

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Challenges:

DL.ART -  Thankful Thursday July Linky Challenge, anything goes, 2nd entry
An Inky Situation -  Linky Party #1, anything goes, 2nd entry
Every Day Is An Occasion -  Sunday {Fun}day #11, anything goes, 2nd entry
Krafty Girls -  Challenge #22, anything goes
Paper Playtime -  Challenge #15, patterned paper
Pink Cricut -  Link Up Tuesday, anything goes
Frosted Designs -  Fabulous Friday Challenge, "The Great Outdoors"
5 Simple Things -  Inspire Me Fridays #113, anything goes
Hiding In My Craft Room -  Challenge #108, "Christmas In July"
Totally Gorjuss -  Challenge #194, "Christmas In July"
Little Scrap Pieces -  Fun Friday Challenge, "Christmas In July"
Jo's Scrap Shack -  Fun-Day Friday Challenge, "Bling It Up"
Creative Corner -  Challenge #29, "Christmas In July"
Love To Create -  Challenge #75, "Hugs & Wishes"

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Thank you so much for stopping by & enjoy the rest of your weekend!

-Diana :)

Birthday Window Card

Hello friends! My gosh, it seems like forever since I've posted! I can't believe how fast time flies by. I've been busy & preoccupied spending as much time as I possibly can with my Lexi girl. I'm happy to report that she's doing well & hasn't had any major symptoms yet - thank God! I cherish every single day with her that God gives us.

Anyway, today's card isn't for anyone in particular, but I always seem to need birthday cards, so I like to keep a stash on hand. I much prefer to make a custom card for each individual, but sometimes birthdays just sneak up on me & I don't have time. I'm sure y'all can relate!

Inside

SIZE:  5.25" square
CRICUT:  Expression, Gypsy
CARTRIDGE:  "Art Philosophy"
PAPER:  Bo Bunny "Surprise!" Collection, Core'dinations
STAMPS:  CTMH "Joyful Birthday Occasions" set, Anna Griffin "Essential Sentiments" set
INK:  CTMH Exclusive Inks "Holiday Red"
PUNCHES:  Martha Stewart "Geometric Frames", Fiskars corner rounder
OTHER:  Recollections gems & stars, Stampendous embossing powder "Kaleidoscope", foam tape

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Challenges:

DL.ART -  Thankful Thursday July Linky Challenge, anything goes
Hiding In My Craft Room -  Challenge #107, "Freestyle"/anything goes
Five Simple Things -  Inspire Me Fridays #112, anything goes
An Inky Situation -  Linky Party #1, anything goes
Pink Cricut -  Link Up Tuesday, anything goes
4 Crafty Chicks -  Challenge #151, "Let's Hear It For The Boys"
Every Day Is An Occasion -  Sunday {Fun}day #11, anything goes
My Creative Moments -  Word Play Saturday - July Challenge, Birthdays

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Thank you so much for visiting me today & have a fabulous weekend!!

-Diana :)

Just A Little More Christmas....

Hello friends! I hope you are all having a wonderful holiday season! I haven't posted in a while because I was just too busy with getting ready for Christmas, as I'm sure many of you can relate. My Christmas was awesome & I wanted to share my most favorite gift, which my husband gave me....

Yes, it's the new teal Cricut Expression 2! Isn't she beautiful?! It's a Michaels exclusive & it comes with the "French Manor" cartridge. Of course it also comes with the 2 pre-loaded cartridges: "Cricut Alphabet" & "Cricut Essentials". Since I already have 3 Cricuts in my craft room, I have to do some rearranging before I hook it up. I'm in the middle of remodeling my craft room so I just have to wait to find the perfect spot for it, but I can't wait to try it out!

Anyway, I do have a card to share with you today. I made it before Christmas, but haven't had a chance to post it until now....

SIZE:  5.5" square
CRICUT:  Imagine
CARTRIDGES:  "Mr. Frosty", "Art Philosophy", "Create A Critter 2"
EMBOSSING:  Cuttlebug with "Distressed Stripes" folder
PAPER:  Core'dinations white cardstock
OTHER:  Stickles "Star Dust" & "Xmas Red", CTMH Liquid Glass


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Entering in these challenges:

Card Makin' Mamas -  Christmas or New Year's
Craft Junkie Too -  TGIF Linky Party #78, anything goes
Cute Card Thursday -  Challenge #249, anything goes
Die Cuttin' Divas -  Challenge #95, "More Holiday Spirit"
Divas By Design -  Challenge #66, anything goes
DL.ART -  Thankful Thursday Challenge/Linky Party, anything goes, 2nd entry
Dream Valley -  Challenge #47, Christmas, 2nd entry
Every Day Is An Occasion -  Sunday {Fun}day #4, anything goes, 2nd entry
Go Fish -  Challenge #31, anything goes
Hiding In My Craft Room -  Challenge #78, "Freestyle"
Little Scrap Pieces - Fun Friday Challenge, "Winter"
Party Time Tuesdays -  Challenge #100, anything goes
Pause Dream Enjoy -  Challenge #52, anything goes
Simon Says Stamp -  Anything goes
Simply Create -  Linky Party #15, anything goes
Stuck On U Sketches -  Die Cut Challenge, "I Deer-ly Love Christmas"
Totally Gorjuss -  Challenge #164, "New" ("Create A Critter 2" cartridge is new)


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

-Diana :)

So Thankful

Hello my sweet friends! I hope you are having an awesome start to your weekend! It's gotten really cold here the last few days. I know I know..... I'm a wuss from California, but 35 degrees at night is cold for us, lol.

I made this card & then discovered that it fit in with several challenges this week. I love it when that happens!

 

Inside

SIZE:  5.25" square
CRICUT:  Expression & Gypsy
CARTRIDGES:  "Fontopia", "Art Philosophy"
CARDSTOCK:  Core'dinations, Jillibean Soup "Apple Cheddar Soup" mini pad
STAMP:  CTMH "Say It In Style" set
INK:  CTMH Distressing Inks "Chocolate"
PUNCHES:  Martha Stewart 
OTHER:  CTMH Opaques Adhesive Gems "Mocha", foam tape


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Entering in these challenges:

Little Scrap Pieces -  Fun Friday Challenge, Thanksgiving
FCCB -  Challenge Me Monday #136, Fall leaves
Go Fish -  Challenge #28, yellow & orange
Creative Cutter Room -  Design Time Thursday, use Gypsy
DL.ART -  Thankful Thursday Challenge/Linky Party, anything goes
Cricut Cardz -  Challenge #120, "Attitude of Gratitude"
Paper Playtime -  Challenge #88, Autumn colors
Stampin' Sisters In Christ -  Challenge #164/Colossians 1:3-5, thankful or prayer
Every Day Is An Occasion -  Sunday {Fun}day #3, anything goes
Joyful Stamper -  Inspire Me Fridays #84, anything goes
Party Time Tuesdays -  Challenge #93, "Thank You"
Simply Create -  Linky Party #10, anything goes
The Crafter's Cafe -  Challenge #10, "Thank You"
Scrappy Frogs -  November challenge, Thanksgiving or "Thank You" card
The Paper Girls -  Challenge #19, "Thanks"



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Thank you for stopping by!!

-Diana :)

Ewe Are The Best!

Hello friends & happy Monday! First of all, I would like to say happy birthday to my Mom! I'm very lucky & blessed that my mother & my best friend are one & the same. Secondly, I am a happy girl right now because it's supposed to rain this week :) Winter is my favorite season & I absolutely love the rain! Thirdly, I have a quick & simple card to share with y'all today....

SIZE:  5"
CRICUT:  Expression & Imagine
CARTRIDGES:  "Art Philosophy" & "Imagine More Cards"
CARDSTOCK:  Core'dinations
STAMPS:  My Pink Stamper "Even More Punny-licious" stamp set
INK:  Tim Holtz Distress Ink "Black Soot"
OTHER:  Smooch pearlized top coat, Sakura micro pigment ink pen, foam tape


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Entering in these challenges:

DL.ART -  Thankful Thursday Challenge/Linky Party, anything goes, 4th entry
Little Scrap Pieces -  Fun Friday Challenge, use blue 
Every Day Is An Occasion -  Sunday Funday #2, anything goes, 4th entry
Cricut Cardz -  Challenge #118, anything goes, 3rd entry
Simply Create -  Linky Party #7, anything goes
Charisma Cardz -  Challenge #41, clean & simple
Joyful Stamper -  Inspire Me Fridays #81, anything goes


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Thank you so much for visiting me today! Have a fabulous day!


-Diana :)

Boo To You!

Hello friends! I hope you are all having a spectacular week so far. For those of you who don't know, we have 18 acres of vineyard on our property. Yep, it's harvest time! The workers arrived at 5am this morning & will hopefully be done in 2 or 3 days. It's weird because whenever I look out my window I see a sea of about 30+ people picking in the vineyard. It really is amazing how fast they get it done though! Anyway, I do actually have a card to share today, so I'll stop my rambling & get on with it :) ....

SIZE:  A2
CRICUT:  Expression
CARTRIDGES:  "Art Philosophy" & "Artiste"
CARDSTOCK:  CTMH, Core'dinations & Echo Park "Chillingsworth Manor" paper pad
EMBOSSING:  Cuttlebug with Darice "Spiderweb" folder
INK:  Tim Holtz "Black Soot" & Inkadinkado "Linen White"
TWINE:  The Twinery "Charcoal"
OTHER:  CTMH chipboard, Stickles "Black Diamond", Smooch topcoat, Fiskars paper edgers, EK Success dew drops & Sharpie ultra fine point marker

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Entering in these challenges:

DL.ART -  Thankful Thursday Challenge Linky Party, anything goes
Paper Playtime -  Challenge #85, "Trick or Treat", use die cut or punch
Little Scrap Pieces -  Fun Friday Challenge, Halloween
Die Cuttin' Diva -  Challenge #86, use 3 favorite fall colors (black, green, orange)
Joyful Stamper -  Inspire Me Fridays #79, anything goes
Simply Create -  Linky Party #5, anything goes
Totally Gorjuss -  Challenge #152, anything goes
Simply Crafts -  October 2012 challenge, Halloween
Craftymess -  Challenge #19, anything goes
Crafty Friends -  Challenge #8, dry embossing
Paper Issues -  "Halloween Harvest Time"
Every Day Is An Occasion -  Sunday Funday #2, anything goes

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Thank you for visiting me today! Have an amazing day!

-Diana :)

Cupcake Card

Howdy folks! I hope you are all having a fabulous week! Today I have this quick little card to share with you....

SIZE:  5"
CRICUT:  Expression & Gypsy
CARTRIDGES:  "Wrap It Up" & "Art Philosophy"
PAPER:  Martha Stewart "Modern Festive" paper pad & Echo Park "Dots & Stripes - Homefront" paper pad
OTHER:  Stickles "Star Dust", Studio G glitter glue, Darice rhinestones


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Entering in the following challenges:

FCCB -  Challenge Me Monday #130, "Birthday Celebration", must include a candle
DL.ART -  Thankful Thursday Challenge, "1000 Posts Linky Party", anything goes
My Sheri Crafts -  Challenge #94, "My Family" (for Auntie's birthday)
Dream Valley Challenges -  Challenge #41, "Celebrations"
Joyful Stamper -  Inspire Me Fridays #78, anything goes


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Have a wonderful day!


-Diana :)

Mini Cards

Hello friends! I hope you are having a wonderful weekend so far! Today I'm sharing some mini cards I made last week. I've been so busy I just haven't gotten around to posting them until now....

 

SIZE:  3.5"

CRICUT:  Expression & Gypsy

CARTRIDGES:  "Everyday Pop-Up Cards", "Wild Card" & "Art Philosophy"

CARDSTOCK:  CTMH "Avonlea" collection

STAMPS:  CTMH "Everyday Life" 

INK:  CTMH Exclusive Inks "Chocolate" & Exclusive Inks Marker "Twilight" 

OTHER:  Cuttlebug embossing strip, Stickles "Star Dust" & CTMH Liquid Glass 

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 Entering in the following challenges:

Heart 2 Heart -  Mini cards, use CTMH products

DL.ART -  Thankful Thursday Challenge, "1000 Posts Linky Party", anything goes, 3rd entry

Joyful Stamper -  Inspire Me Fridays #77, anything goes

Simply Create Too -  Challenge #22, anything goes

My Sheri Crafts -  Challenge #94, "My Family" (cards are a gift for one of my Aunties) 

Cooking With Cricut -  Wonderful Wednesday Cricut Challenge #104, texture (embossing & Stickles on flower pot, Liquid Glass on teapot) 

Shopping Our Stash -  Challenge #69, embossing                                     

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Thank you for visiting me today!! Enjoy the rest of your weekend! 

-Diana :)

More French Fun

*** My challenge entry is card #2 (please scroll down) ***

 Hello my friends! I hope you're having a fabulous weekend! Today I am one of the featured design team members at Getting Cricky, along with my super-talented DT sister, Lisa from A Mermaid's Crafts. We only feature the photos of our projects on Getting Cricky, so I'm posting all the details here. I have 2 cards to share with you today. I hope you enjoy!....

SIZE:  6.5"

CRICUT:  Imagine & Expression

CARTRIDGES:  "Four Legged Friends", "Art Philosophy", "Nursery Tails" (patterned paper & color palette)

PAPER:  Core'dinations white cardstock

INK:  Tim Holtz Distress Ink "Black Soot"

OTHER:  Glossy Accents, clear rhinestones, dew drops, black Sakura pen 



And here is Card #2....

SIZE:  5 x 7"

CRICUT:  Imagine

CARTRIDGES:  "Art Philosophy", "Bubblegum Stripes" (color palette)

EMBOSSING:  Cuttlebug "Swiss Dots" folder

PAPER:  Core'dinations white cardstock

INK:  Tim Holtz Distress Ink "Black Soot"

RIBBON:  Offray "Antique White"

OTHER:  Darice rhinestone flowers


Entering this card into the following challenges: 

Party Time Tuesday -  Challenge #76, "Let's Get Punchy", use punches or die cuts
4 Crafty Chicks -  Challenge #98, "Stripes", use any kind of stripes
Joyful Stamper -  Inspire Me Fridays #67, Anything goes
Little Scrap Pieces -  Fun Friday Challenge, Anything goes
Frosted Designs -  Fabulous Friday Challenge, "Stamping"
Stampin' Sisters in Christ -  Challenge #148, "Sparkle"
Challenge Up Your Life -  Challenge #73, "Rainbow"


For both of my cards I used this mini stamp set by K Andrew Designs....

 

French Thanks

For a limited time you can get this stamp set FREE with any $25+ order at K Andrew Designs!!

Thank you so much for visiting me today!