Paper note box and some reminders :)

The Hop for a Cure Blog hop is going on all week!  Come play along for great prizes and help to support a great cause!

Click here to go to the Blog hop post:
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Hello!  I found this super cute paper note box on a blog FROM MY CRAFT ROOM and I just had to make one.  I love it and can't wait to make more!

Here is my first try at it.  I am going to make some for teachers and fill them with treats for Valentines Day.

I am also submitting this project for a few challenge blogs:
Anything goes challenge over at The Sisterhood of Crafters blog
What you like challenge over at Totally Gorjuss Challenge blog

(It seems like a lot of challenge blogs have a free for all challenge for this week- works for me ;) LOL)

I used paper from my DCWV Valentines Day stack from last year and cuts from the Creative Memories Cricut Cartridge Reminisce

Hop for a Cure

Welcome to the 2011 Hope for a Cure blog hop!

If you have come from

http://cropoutdiabetes.blogspot.com/ 

you are in the right place :)

I am excited to put a new spin on the blog hop and share this opportunity with the online crafting community to do what we love for a cause that is near and dear to my heart!

I asked the ladies to create a challenge that has something to do with what they think of when they think Diabetes.  What came to my mind right away (with Valentines Day closing in) is how much more aware I have become of all the sweets our children receive in school.  I don't think I would be quite as aware if we were not micromanaging it as parents of a child with Diabetes.  This year has not been as bad; but our school nurse is awesome and has really done a great job taking care of our kids.  But....K-3rd grade I received calls at least a couple times a week from the school nurse describing to me the treat that was being served to the children and I needed to guestimate how many grams of carbohydrates were in it.  I refused to let Diabetes be a reason for Madison to miss out on all of the goodies the other kids were getting and feel left out and we just simply treated her with insulin for whatever she consumed.  I guess my point is.....our kids get way more junk at school than what they need.  Every birthday; special celebration; etc.  We really don't think about all the other birthdays when we send in a special birthday treat for our own child.  But it all adds up!!!!  So.....anyway.........

My challenge for you is to create a Valentines Day treat(s) that is non-candy related.  Now...I realize that candy is much more inexpensive then other items, but there are a lot of other options out there.  Pencils, stickers, erasers, those crazy shaped bracelets that the kids are going crazy over, tattoos, etc.

One person who participates in this challenge will be randomly selected to win:

Aladin (1001 Nights) Stamp Kit by Whiff of Joy

I created some very simple goody bags.  We have 79 goody bags to make between the 4 kids and I want them to help; so I made it pretty kid friendly :)

I picked up some little baggies in the craft section at Walmart.  100 bags for $2.00.  Then I found some goodies at Target and the grocery store (stickers, erasers, crazy bands).

For the toppers I just cut up some of those white pieces of low weight cardstock them comes in the sleeves of albums.  They are cut down to 3 1/2" x 4" and scored at 2".

Then I inked the edges with a sponge and some Real Red Stampin' Up! Ink.

The heart balloons were cut out using the Create-a-Critter cartridge. I used my gypsy and fit all 79 on one sheet of red cardstock.  Woohoo!!!!!

Then I used basic black Stampin' Up! ink and sponged the edges of the heart balloons and I used a stamp from Peachy Keen Stamps Laughy Taffy face assortment to add a cute little face to the balloons.

I used a real red marker and added some X's and O's to the sides of the toppers.

I stamped a hugs & kisses stamp from Stampin' Up! All Holidays set.

A little adhesive to attach the balloon heart.

A staple here and a staple there and one goody bag is done....now......to make 78 more.  Good thing I have 4 little helpers ready to make goody bags for their friends ;)

My Challenge for you is to create a

 Your next stop on the hop is:

http://thinkingwithink.blogspot.com/

Hop for a Cure blog hop details:

When: Hop starts Friday, January 28th at 8:00AM and ends on Saturday,February 5th at midnight.

Where:The hop starts here at www.cropoutdiabetes.blogspot.com.  Follow along the hop to visit the particpating blogs and join in on the challenges.

How it works:
1. Donate to JDRF using our donate button which can be found on all participating blogs. (A minimum donation of $5 is required to be eligible for prizes)

2. Start at www.cropoutdiabetes.blogspot.com and follow along the hop.  If you get lost each blog will have a list of the participating blogs so that you can get right back in on all the fun!

3. Complete the challenges and take a photo of your completed project.

4. Link a photo of your completed project to the linking tool at the bottom of each corresponding blog hop post by February 5th at midnight.

5. Winners will be chosen randomly using random.org and be posted by February 12th, 2011.

HOP FOR A CURE BLOG HOP ROLL

http://cropoutdiabetes.blogspot.com/

http://www.snugasabugdesigns.blogspot.com/

http://thinkingwithink.blogspot.com/

http://blog.psiloveyouscrapbooking.com/

http://sweetsassydiva-gspot.blogspot.com/

http://thecozycraftcloset.blogspot.com/

http://cricutcraftyclare.blogspot.com/

http://through-my-is.blogspot.com/

http://amychomas.blogspot.com/

http://paperprettiesblog.blogspot.com/

http://www.scrapality.com/

Back to the beginning (remember to tell us you completed all of the challenges!):

http://cropoutdiabetes.blogspot.com/

Cricut Circle Weekend Challenge

Here is a card I complete for the circle weekend challenge.

I used the Preserves cartridge and paper from the Cosmo Cricket Garden Variety collection. I also used stickles and I inked the edges of everything with SU Chocolate Chip ink.  I popped up the fruits with pop dots as well.


Here is the sketch:


Here is my take on it:

It is a very simple card (not at all what I originally was going for) but I like the results. :)

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REMEMBER....SUBMISSIONS MUST BE PROJECTS NEWLY CREATED FOR THIS CHALLENGE!

Tacky Tuesday Challenge

Here are some cards I created today for the Tacky Tuesday Challenge.  This weeks theme was to use Whale from Create-a-Critter. (This challenge is also for the Get Sketchy Card Challenge but I am a bit behind on my sketchy to-do list :( )

For this card I used Create-a-Critter, Life's A Beach, George and Basic Shapes, Accent Essentials.  

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GYSO sketch challenge

Here is a layout I completed for the GYSO challenge over at the Get Your Sketch On blog.

Last summer at one of the fairs we were at they had this awesome "attraction" called "You Be the Band".  It is really awesome and the kids just loved it.  Here is a short video of how much fun they had:





Here is the layout I did and I absolutely love how it turned out.  I used the Cricut Cartridges Accent Essentials and Rock Princess.  I used Flip Flaps from Close to my Heart to create the flap.  Flip flaps are so inexpensive and such an awesome product!  The paper I used I picked up at Tuesday Mornings awhile back and don't remember the brand name.  I inked the edges with black soot distress ink. (Sorry for the lighting...I had to photograph it in the page protector to show you the flip flap but the flash and light I had on left reflections).

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A sketch challenge - Get your sketch on

I had this layout finished last night except for the title and didn't get a chance to cut it out and attach it until now.  Busy day :(

This is a layout for the sketch at http://getyoursketchon.blogspot.com/

I love their sketch for this week!  Can't wait to find time to do that one soon!!!!

Finally - some personal scrapbook time :)

I have not scrapped my own photos in awhile.  (projects for work; projects for others; etc.) So today I printed out some sketches and sat down and completed a layout.

This layout is for the sketch over at http://scrapbookcreationscorner.blogspot.com/ 

These are photos from last spring during my daughters field trip.

Materials used:
Cardstock
Graphic 45 Playtimes Past Collection Hopscotch.
flowers from making memories.
IRock and some heat set gems
Distress Ink (Barn Door and Brushed Corduroy)
Stampin' Up! scalloped edge punch
Storybook cartridge for the title

Don't forget -

JANUARY VINYL CHALLENGE - DUE JANUARY 31ST AT MIDNIGHT

The cutest cupid ever!!!!!

Hello ladies.  I am so excited.  I created this cute little cupid with my Gypsy!  I have been working on this cute little guy for awhile and I cut him out today and he is so cute!!!!  I wanted him for this banner that I made and I didn't want to purchase the Sweethearts cartridge just for that (although I did now purchase it because it was $9.99 at Michaels :o) lol)

To Create the Banner I used a Maya Road chipboard pack and used YES paste to attache the paper.  I used the following cartridges:
DoodleCharms (heart on O flag)
Mini Monograms (Scalloped Circles)
Once Upon a Princess (Font)
(see below for the cartridges I used to create the cupid)





I used the cupid from the Sweet Hearts cartridge as a template and then used shapes from other cartridges to recreate it.  The cartridges I used are:
George and Basic Shapes
Indie Art
Paper Doll Dress Up
Walk in My garden

Here is the .gypsy file if you would like it.  Enjoy! (In return for my sharing....just show me a little love and leave a comment :) )  http://www.box.net/shared/kgmm9ki4xr

I will be offering a class at Scrapbook and Stamping Creations in Appleton, WI on February 21st from 5-7pm.  Learn how to create images using a template on your Gypsy.  Sign up today!  

Don't forget about this months Vinyl challenge!

Check out this new sketch challenge blog! Awesome give a way!

I am up early this morning and can't sleep so I am looking for new sketch blogs and I found this brand spankin new one!  I love starting out at the beginning of blogs and watching them grow!  Check it out...they are even giving away a $100 gift certificate to a store of your choice.  Come play along!

(If you visit please let them know who sent you and be sure to post on your blog for 5 extra entries - if you do could you leave me a post here so I can create another entry to win - thanks!)

 

Check back later today - I have an AWESOME .gypsy file I am going to share....just have to upload the file a little later this morning and then I will post. :)

Don't forget -

JANUARY VINYL CHALLENGE - DUE JANUARY 31ST AT MIDNIGHT

Scrap n Easel

Check out the new Scrap n' Easel -

I am excited for this product. I can see myself using it...I have added it to my birthday wish list for next month!!!!

It is available for preorder right now and get 10% off if you use the code: IHEARTSCRAP'NTOTE

Check it our here:
Scrap n' Easel

January Vinyl Challenge

Do you love playing with vinyl? Been wanting to try it out? Well....there is no better time than now!

Welcome to our first Vinyl challenge. We will be running this monthly vinyl challenge all year! The challenge will be posted on the first of each month and you will have until Midnight on the last day of the month to post your project. I will select a winner using random.org and post the winner along with the new challenge on the 1st day of the new month.

CraftVinyl.com has graciously offered to be our sponsor for the entire year! How cool is that? Craft Vinyl offers high quality vinyl in many great colors and they also have some really fun vinyl like Chalkboard and glow in the dark. And....at a price that can't be beat! CraftVinyl guarantees that you won't find it at a better price anywhere. In fact; here is their promise (taken directly from the Craft Vinyl website):

"I am the ONLY merchant online who will promise this: If you find a lower price on ANY other website on the planet offering a lower price for cricut vinyl sheets I will beat it! or, If I cant beat it, I will send you 10 sheets of cricut vinyl absolutely free, no questions asked! I will even pay the shipping!"

CraftVinyl.com will be giving the winner of each monthly challenge 10 sheets of 12x12 glossy vinyl; you choose the colors.

So...lets get started!!!!!

January Challenge

Have you made your New Years Resolution(s) yet? Let's help ourselves stay on task with this challenge. Create a vinyl project that will help remind you of your New Years Resolution(s). Whether it be a quote on the wall; an inspirational message on your bathroom mirror; or a Vacation fund jar.

One of my resolutions is to be more crafty...keep up with this blog and other crafty commitments. I created some fun vinyl wall art for above my crafting table.

I cut the swirl on pink vinyl from the Picturesque cartridge.
The word Create was on the Wall Decor and More cartridge.

Create your project and post a link to it here on this post by midnight on January 31st.
 (Projects must be newly created for this challenge)