Christmas Cards - Day 3 - Christmas Tree

Day 3 of my Christmas card share....and another Cricut Creation.  I really LOVE this cartridge!!!

This card was made using my Cricut Explore, but any Cricut will work, and the Christmas Kitsch cartridge.

Just like the card I posted yesterday, I embossed the front of the white card base with my Cuttlebug snowflake embossing folder.  The front of the tree was cut from a luminescent card stock from Recollections that I got from Michael's.  I decorated the tree with gold Stickles and red Perlen-Pen by Viva, which is similar to Stickles but leaves smooth rounded drops.  I love the way it came out.

I think I will enter these challenges...

Holly Jolly Christmas Challenge - Challenge #86

A Gem Of A Challenge - #184 Anything Christmas Goes

Christmas Cards All Year Round - December Challenge

Craftyhazelnut's Christmas Challenge Extra - December Challenge

Die Cut Diva's - Layers or Layer It

Jingle Belles - December

Winter Wonderland Challenge Blog - For Someone Special

C.R.A.F.T. Challenge - #395

Cute Card Thursday - Challenge #457

Thanks for stopping by and...

HAPPY CRAFTING!!!

Christmas Cards - Day 2 - Christmas Stocking

Day 2 of sharing some cute Christams cards I have been making!  I wish I had started sooner so I could show you more.  I have been having fun :)

This card was made using my Cricut Explore, but any Cricut will work, and the Christmas Kitsch cartridge.

I embossed the front of the white card base with a Cuttlebug snowflake embossing folder.  The card stock I used for the stocking is from a Recollections Christmas pack I got from Michael's last year.  I used foam tape to adhere the stocking to the card, and more foam tape to adhere the top of the stocking to give more dimension.  I used a tag die cut from the 10 Tags & Trims Cutting Die Set that I got from Paper Wishes and added a bow and jingle bell.  I am really loving these shaped cards from Cricut!

I think I will enter these challenges...

Cuttlebug Mania - I'm Dreaming of a White, Yellow, Pink, or Purple Christmas

Holly Jolly Christmas Challenge - Challenge #86

A Gem Of A Challenge - #184 Anything Christmas Goes

Christmas Cards All Year Round - December Challenge

Craftyhazelnut's Christmas Challenge Extra - December Challenge

Craftyhazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge - December Challenge

Die Cut Diva's - Layers or Layer It

Jingle Belles - December

Winter Wonderland Challenge Blog - For Someone Special

C.R.A.F.T. Challenge - #395

Cute Card Thursday - Challenge #457

In The Pink - Challenge #109 Christmas

Thanks for stopping by and....

HAPPY CRAFTING!!!

Christmas Cards - Day 1 - Frosty The Snowman

Christmas is almost here and I haven't been posting my Christmas cards!!!  What is wrong with me???  Well it's not too late so I'm starting today.

This card was made using my Cricut Explore, but any Cricut will work, and the Christmas Kitsch cartridge.

The papers I used on the card are digital from

 AMB Illustrations and is from the Christmas Digital Paper Pack AMB-512 .  I used Liquid Glass from CTMH on the hat ( I would put a link but my computer isn't cooperating...sorry).  I used a Sakura silver glitter Gelly Roll pen on the band of the hat.  I used black studs for his eyes and buttons.  This card is just adorable and so easy to make and fun to personalize.  I love this cartridge and you will be seeing more cards that I have made from it :)

I think I will enter these challenges...

Holly Jolly Christmas Challenge - Challenge #86

A Gem Of A Challenge - #184 Anything Christmas Goes

Christmas Cards All Year Round - December Challenge

Craftyhazelnut's Christmas Challenge Extra - December Challenge

Craftyhazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge - December Challenge

C.R.A.F.T. Challenge - #395

Thanks for stopping by and...

HAPPY CRAFTING!!!

Christmas Present Shaped Greeting Card

Merry Christmas Everyone!!!

I want to share this oh so easy card with you that can be made in any size you want.  And it isn't just limited to Christmas....it would great for a birthday too.

To see my tutorial on making a card like these

please visit my YouTube channel by 

clicking HERE or on this video link below

Thanks for stopping by and...

HAPPY CRAFTING and...

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

SBC Nov. Video Hop Featuring AMB Illustrations

Welcome everyone to our Scrapbook Blessings Club November Video Hop sponsored by AMB Illustrations ! We hope you enjoy all of our talented creative projects. To be entered in the Grand Prize Drawing of THREE paper packs and/or clipart downloads from AMB Illustrations , please stop by each design team members YouTube channel and watch their Hop video (there are 6 of us), subscribe and leave a comment. Also, if you like what you see, please give a “thumbs up”. Then, when you've finished all 6, send an email with "NOV HOP" in the subject line, to SCRAPBOOKBLESSINGSCLUB@YAHOO.COM.

Our hop is open from Saturday Nov. 26 - Friday Dec. 2, so you have PLENTY of time to fit in all of our inspiring videos and join the giveaway!!!

START HERE! Here is the video line up. Each link takes you to the DT Hop Videos. Enjoy and don't forget to subscribe and leave a comment for each.

1. Sandy Bell Hentzel https://youtu.be/xHtGY9uyOA0

2. Katie Skiff https://youtu.be/muxLqkrZy_w

3. Janie LaCasella Rinta https://youtu.be/JeBvI3fSj94 (ME)

4. Maranda Mathis https://youtu.be/LEXRetrpbKM

5. Vonetta Carrington https://youtu.be/J1UvLMc4SX8

6. Tasha RJ https://youtu.be/yzqjiQ7IAso

AMB Illustrations

heART of Worship Sundays - Faith, Hope, & Love

There has been a lot going on in the world lately...especially with the presidential election a couple weeks ago.  It seems like emotions are out of control.  I have seen people turning on their friends and family because they couldn't see eye to eye on who to vote for.  I think there would be less problems in the world if we would just learn from what the Bible has to say about love and charity.

Today my Bible journaling is in 1 Corinthians 13.

I hope you like what I have to share.

I was thrilled to be able to use the "Amazing God" stamp set from Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps ....the stamps were perfect for what I was doing because the set included 

Faith, Hope, and Love.

Thank you for stoppping by and...

HAPPY JOURNALING!!!

God Bless You

Tussy Mussy / Potpourri Holder / Gift Card Holder

Does anyone know what a Tussy Mussy (Tussie Mussie) really is?  I didn't so I looked it up....and this really isn't a Tussy Mussy but I will go with that name because everyone else is.

So this all started when I was surfing around YouTube and saw several people making "goodie holders" out of toilet paper rolls.  I found it intriguing but wanted to make something a little more elegant and thought they would be great as potpourri holders.  You could hang them in your bathroom, bedroom, or anywhere around the house (or even in your car!!!).  After making them I had friends say they looked like little purses or gift bags....and guesswhat....gift cards fit perfectly in them!!!

Well I don't make them out of toilet paper rolls....but they are just as easy.  To learn more, please watch my YouTube tutorial video by CLICKING HERE 

Thank you for stopping by and...

HAPPY CRAFTING!!!

heART of Worship Sundays - Joseph And His Coat Of Many Colors

Today is my first actual Bible art journaling and it was truly an experience.  I actually planned on this being in 1 Corinthians 13, but God had other plans...He directed me to Genesis to read about Joseph and his coat of many colors.  While reading it I saw it in a different way than I have in the past.  I realized the message was relavent today.

I hope you watch, listen, and let God touch your heart.

Thank you for stopping by and....

HAPPY JOURNALING!!!

God Bless You

Napkin Crafting - Luminary / Vase

Welcome to the world of NAPKIN CRAFTING!!!

I have never used a napkin to craft with until now.

My daughter loves lights and I decided that is what my first project would be.  I love the way they turned out!

You have got to watch my video tutorial on making these lights....or they can be vases. 

 CLICK HERE to watch!

In the video I show how to insert an image like I did with the Bestie one.  I think you will have a lot of fun with these.

Thanks for stopping by and...

HAPPY CRAFTING!!!

Elegant Shabby Chic Altered Cigar Box

I really love altering cigar boxes....they make beautiful jewelry boxes and home decor.  This is probably one of my favorites so far.  This cigar box is unique in the way it opens.  And of course, I decorated it in my favorite color...pink.  

I found so many gorgeous things to decorate it with from Creating With Details ....they have everything you need to make altered cigar boxes!!!  That beautiful rose paper is Wild Rose Studio "Letters From Paris".  I had originally bought it from Marker Pop! but I can't find it there now, but luckily Amazon still has some.

To see how I made this please visit my YouTube channel and watch my tutorial 

by CLICKING HERE 

A challenge for this...really!!!

Mod Squad Challenge Blog - ABC Anything But a Card

Thank you for stopping by and...

HAPPY CRAFTING!!!

Sweet Princess Wishes

Hi Everyone!!!  Well I'm excited to annouce that I have been chosen to be a Guest Designer for the October challenge at Sherri Baldy's My Besties 3D & More Challenge Blog !!!

I really wanted to make something special and I think I did a good job thanks to this elegant Sherri Baldy Princess Bestie 3D image and matching digital papers.

I used my Cricut Explore to "print & cut" this adorable 3D image, added some sparkle with Sakura Stardust Gelly Roll pens, and a gem in her crown.  I added some flowers and pearls to match the color scheme.  The butterfly die cut was colored with Smooch in colors that I felt complimented the papers.  I used 3 of the papers from the Princess Bestie digital paper pack to make this beautiful easel card.

For some wonderful inspiration

AND a challenge

Visit My Besties 3D & More Challenge Blog 

And to see more of Sherri Baldy's adorable images and papers be sure to visit her stores

My Besties Shop 

Sherri Baldy Bestie Shop 

and

Sherri Baldy Designs on Etsy 

I love this card so much it would be crazy to not enter in a few challenges.....so here they are...

C.R.A.F.T. Challenge - #383 Fantasy

Aud Sentiments Challenge Blog - #165 Anything Goes + Sentiment

The Crafty Addicts Challenge - #25 Anything Goes/Patterned Paper

Craftyhazelnut's Patterened Paper Challenge - October 2016

My Besties Color It, Create It, Show It Off Challenge Blog - #8

Classic Design Team Open Challenge - #7 October 2016

World Wide Open Design Team Challenge Blog - #14 Sept-Oct 2016

Thank you for stopping by and...

HAPPY CRAFTING!!!

Country Chic Broom Dolls

I have been making these adorable Country Chic Broom Dolls for over 30 years and I guess it's about time to share them with you.  They can be wall decor or made into a refrigerator magnet.  You can watch my YouTube tutorial on making these by CLICKING HERE 

I found the beautiful laces and trims I used 

at Creating With Details 

Thank you for stopping by and...

HAPPY CRAFTING!!!

SBC YouTube VIDEO HOP featuring ARTBYMIRAN

SBC YouTube VIDEO HOP

featuring

ARTBYMIRAN

Starts today, Sept. 24 thru Friday Sept. 30

so you have time to watch ALL 7 videos

WATCH - SUBSCRIBE - COMMENT

Artbymiran is generously offering a prize of FIVE of her amazing images so don't miss out!!!

Here is a link to my video....you can start there...and there will be links to the others in my description box below my video.

Thanks for stopping by and...

HAPPY CRAFTING!!!

100th Video & 2 Year Anniversary On YouTube - GIVEWAY!!!

LET'S CELEBRATE!!!

HOW DOES A GIVEAWAY SOUND!!!

FOR DETAILS HEAD OVER TO MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL BY CLICKING HERE!!! 

I would love to have you all CELEBRATE these TWO wonderful milestones with me.  I'm pretty excited about my 100th YouTube Video being on the same day as my 2 Year YouTube Anniversary!!!

So starting today, Friday Sept. 23, my anniversary, until October 23, YOU will have THREE oppotunities to enter my GIVEAWAY...AND...I will be giving away TWO prize packages!!!  After all, I'm celebrating TWO milestones so it only makes sense to give away TWO prize packages!!!

GOOD LUCK EVERYONE AND...

HAPPY CRAFTING!!!

7 Ways To Apply Transfer Foil To Crafts - WITHOUT MACHINES!!!

No MINC machine!!!  No Laminators!!!

Just 7 different ways to apply the beautiful transfer foil to your craft projects....EVEN PROJECTS THAT AREN'T FLAT OR TOO THICK TO GO THROUGH A MACHINE!!!

It's simple, it's fast, and IT'S BEAUTIFUL!!!

To see ALL 7 ways just CLICK HERE to watch my YouTube video showing you how :)

If you don't know what transfer foil is, or MINC foil, or Deco Foil, you don't want to miss this!!!  It's hard to explain in words....you just have to see it :)

Allsorts Challenge Blog - Week 381 Black & White Plus One

Thank you for stopping by and....

HAPPY CRAFTING!!!

DIY Rustic Country Vase & Candle Holder

Even though you usually see me making cards, 

I also love making home decor projects.  This one came to me while drinking a New York Seltzer....I loved the bottle.

After wrapping it with twine I "dressed it up" with some beautiful things from Creating With Details .  These can be used as candle holders (I use dripless candles), or as a bud vase.

To see how I made these please visit my YouTube channel and watch my tutorial by CLICKING HERE 

Crafty Creations Challenges - #324 For The Home

Thank you for stopping by and...

HAPPY CRAFTING!!!

DIY Elegant Wedding Centerpiece or Gorgeous Nightlight

Creating With Details has absolutely gorgeous trims, flowers, beads, and so much more....and that is where I found the beautiful things I used to make this elegant wedding centerpiece faux candle that can also be used as a beautiful nightlight.  To see how I made this please visit my YouTube channel and watch my tutorial by CLICKING HERE

Thanks for stopping by and....

HAPPY CRAFTING!!!