Milk and Cookies Birthday Party Invitations

I can't believe it, my 1st born is turning 13 next month. Thank God she is nothing like me, she's a good girl.  So when I asked her what theme she wanted for her birthday she said cookies. Well you can't have cookies without milk so we are having a Milk and Cookies Birthday Party, plus a girls sleepover.

I used these items to create my Milk and Cookies Birthday Party Invitations:

• "Just Because" Cards Cricut cartridge - milk bottle
• Sesame Street Friends Cricut cartridge - cookies
• Recollections RSVP Clear Stamps Set - "you're invited!" and event information on the inside
• Brown ink
• Packaging twine
• Eyelets
• Foam squares - to give the cookies some dimension

I am entering my Milk and Cookies Birthday Party Invitations in the following challenges:

• BBTB2 - Shaped Card Challenge
• Die Cuttin Divas - Challenge #202 - Odd Card
• DL ART - Thankful Thursday Challenge #150 - Use Blue
• Little Scrap Pieces - Show it Off Linky Party
• Decorate to Celebrate- Challenge #94 - Anything Goes

I am so pleased with the way these turned out and I hope you like them too. Thank you for checking out my Milk and Cookies Birthday Party Invitations...BTW, I made 10 of these.

Chicken Pot Pie recipe layout

 

Here is a little better pic.

 



First I must say sorry about the awful photos I will replace them ASAP but I wanted to make sure I was able to enter my Chicken Pot Pie recipe layout in the following challenges and linky party:

• Red Carpet Studio Challenge #24 - The Notebook - include journaling (mine is hidden)
• Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Me Monday #149 - Kiss the Cook - use a recipe
• DL ART- Thankful Thursday Linky Challenge - Anything Goes

This is the recipe.

 

 

 

This is my hidden journaling.

 

 

 

The 2nd page is my girls and my Mom

 



 

The chicken

 

 

I used these items to create my Chicken Pot Pie recipe layout:

• Design Studio - weld the letters
• Fabulous Finds Cricut cartridge - file folder and insert
• Jasmine Cricut cartridge - title font
• Everyday Paper Dolls Cricut cartridge - rolling pin (2nd page)
• Animal Kingdom Cricut cartridge - chicken (2nd page)
• Misc. clear stamps - "Traditions" and "Family"
• computer generated font - recipe and "Family" journaling
• Fiskars Sea Pearls corner punch - recipe
• round metal clip - hold file folder and hidden journaling together
• Black Sharpie Marker - rolling handles
• google eyes - chicken

Thank you so much for stopping by and checking out my Chicken Pot Pie recipe layout.

 



Another Breast Cancer Awareness Thank You card

So here is the other Breast Cancer Awareness Thank You card I made for one of my nurses who cared for me over the last 5 months during my chemo treatments. My design was inspired by the challenge over at Mojo Monday (see the sketch below). You can see the other BCA Thank You card HERE.

I tried to get a picture of this circle to show off the stickle I used around the edge of the circle and on the dots but unfortunately it didn't catch the light very well.

Here is the very simple inside...I left it this way so I could leave my own personal thank you.

I used these items to create this BCA Thank You card (ALL of which I had on hand):

• Design Studio
• George and Basic Shapes Cricut cartridge - circles
• Ultimate Creative Series Cricut cartridge - Awareness Ribbon
• White heart shape brade - on the awareness ribbon
• ribbon - on the front and inside of card
• Swiss dots embossing folder - on the pink circle
• Stickles - on the pink circle
• Misc. clear "Thank You" stamp - on the pink circle
• Stickabilites Breast Cancer Awareness ribbon sticker - on the inside

I am entering this card in the following challenges and linky party:

• Use it Tuesday Challenge #49 - Fasteners - I used a white heart brad on the awareness ribbon
• Craft Your Passion Challenge #150 - All That Glitters - I used stickles on the pink circle, around the edge and on the embossed dots, plus there are glittered ribbons on the top circle
• Mojo Monday 281 - SEE SKETCH



• DL ART - Thankful Thursday - Linky Party - Anything Goes
• 3 Girl JAM Challenge #12 - Anything Goes w/Ribbon   
• Paper Playtime Challenge #4 - Sentiment Stamps      



Thank you so much for stopping by and checking out my BCA Thank You card.

A Gift For You - Christmas Layout

 

Today I bring to you a very special scrapbook layout I made. In 2009 we had a very special early Christmas gift given to us, our youngest daughter Jaidyn. She was born premature at 31 weeks and 2 days weighing only 3 lbs. 1 oz. Jaidyn only spent 27 days in the NICU and we brought her home just 2 weeks before Christmas. This photo with Santa and her older sister Kaitlyn was taken 3 days before Christmas and I still can't believe how tiny Jaidyn was. She was the best early Christmas gift ever.

I used these items (all of which I've had for at least a year or longer) to create this layout:

• Misc. pattern paper and cardstock
• Winter Frolic Cricut cartridge - "A Gift For You"
• Martha Stewart glitter
• Martha Stewart edge punch - used leftover snowflake
• ribbon
• iridescent snowflakes
• metal SANTA tag - attached to the hidden journaling
• misc. clear Santa stamp

Behind the photo I did some hidden journaling and it says:

A Gift For You

That is what Jaidyn was for us November 17, 2009. My water broke on November 11^th and Jaidyn was born via C-section 6 days later, 9 weeks before her due date. December 22, 2009 was Jaidyn’s 1^st visit to see Santa at the mall.  Kaitlyn looked beautiful in her Christmas dress and Jaidyn just looked so tiny in her Santa jammies. Jaidyn slept through the entire time in line. Her monitor kept going off, which was nothing to worry about. We were so worried about having Jaidyn so early but she proved to be a tough little cookie. We just know she had other plans and wanted to be in our arms before Christmas. She was the best early Christmas gift anyone could ask for.

I am entering this layout in the following challenges:

• Exploring Cricut - It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year - Christmas - open til 12/22
• Red Carpet Studio Challenge #16 - Christmas Layouts - open til 12/22
• Celebrate the Occasion Challenge #93 - Christmas - Anything - open til 12/23
• Hooked on Crafts Challenge #27 - Christmas card/layout - open til 12/29
• More than Favors - Wacky Wednesday #78 - Christmas - open til 1/1
• Go Fish Challenge #31- Anything - open til 12/31
• DL Art - Thankful Thursday Challenge - Linky Party - Anything Goes - open til 12/31

Thank you so much for stopping by and checking out my layout!

Crashed Witch card

Today I bring to you card I have be wanting to make forever...here it is my Crashed Witch card.  This was such a fun card to make...I forgot how much I loved making paper dolls.

I used these items to make this card:

• Design Studio
• Wild Card Cricut cartridge - door
• Paper Doll Dress Up Cricut cartridge - the witch
• George and Basic Shapes - round part of the witches hat
• rafia - for the broom
• shinny leaves
• Martha Stewart glittler -  on the hat and boots
• white ink - the dirty-up the hat and witches dress
• black button - the knob of the door
• foam squares - under her body and hat
• foam tape - behind the door
• misc. fall leaves clear stamp - inside
• wooden witches hat stamp - inside
• BugBites Stamps - All Year Round - inside

I am entering this card in the following challeges:

• Haunted Design House - Macabre Monday - HDH #151 - I'm Melting - You are to  create a darl, Gothic, or Halloween-based art piece that has something to do with melted wax, candels, witches, or melted flesh - open til 9/23
• Scrappy Moms Stamps - Terrific Tuesday Challenge - Halloween - open til 9/24
• Cooking with Cricut #104 - Texture - open til 9/25
• DL ART - Thankful Thursday Challenge #20 - Halloween/Fall colors or an Owl - open til 10/6

Thank you so much for stopping by and checking out my Crashed Witch card.

Im Melting

Today I bring to a card I had to make twice...unfortunately while my 1st one was drying with the glossy accent my mom placed something on of it not realizing it was even there...it was ruined!  I freaked out needless to say.  So this is my 2nd card. 

I was inspired to create this card based on the challenge over at Haunted Design House - Macabre Monday - HDH #151 - I'm Melting.  I, of course, had to turn to my favorite witch of all time from my favorite movie of all time...The Wicked Witch of the East from The Wizard of Oz.

I used these items to create this card:

• The Wizard of Oz Paper Pad
• Black cardstock
• Martha Stewart goo edge Punch
• Happy Hauntings Cricut cartridge - Font
• Glossy Accent - on the goo, the font and the bottom of the witch
• Misc. clear Halloween stamp

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

• Haunted Design House - Macabre Monday - HDH #151 - I'm Melting - You are to create a dark, Gothic or Halloween-based art piece that has something to do with melted wax, candles, witches, or melted flesh. - open til 9/23
• Scrappy Moms Stamps - Terrific Tuesday Challenge - Halloween - open til 9/24
• DL ART - Thankful Thursday - 1000 Post Linky Party - open til 9/30

Thank you so much for stopping by and checking out my I'm Melting card.

Fall Owl ATC

 

Today I bring you a simple Fall ATC with this adorable owl and tree limb (free) digital stamp from Paper Smooches.

I included some of these shiny Fall leaves.

I don't think you can see it in the photo but I used some foam squares on the owl to give the ATC a little dimension.

 

 

I am entering this ATC in the following challenges:

•  Dilly Beans Challenge - Owls - open til 9/13
• DL ART - Thankful Thursday - 1000 Post Linky Party - open til 9/30
• Getting Cricky - Simply Sunday Challenge - Happy Fall Y'all - open til 9/30    

Thank you so much for stopping by and checking out my Fall Owl ATC.

R.I.P. Halloween card (with an unexpected BONUS)

I am super excited to bring to you this Spooky Halloween card I made last night when I couldn't sleep at 2:00am.  All week long I had been pondering the idea of what I was going to make for the Macabre Monday Challenge HDH #149 - Bare Bones.  The challege requires you to create a dark, Gothic, or Halloween-based art piece that uses NO dimensional embellishments.  No rhinestones, no pearls, no ribbon, and no chipboard.  It doesn't have to be a single layer card, just NO bumpy bits!

I started to go through my stash of stickers and found some awesome Halloween rub-ons that I've had for a couple of years now.  I bought them from Michael's during one of their after Halloween clearance sales for just .19 cents. marked down from .99 cents.  The BONUS though is I didn't even know this, but they GLOW IN THE DARK!!! Check it out below.

I used these items to create this card:

• Black, lime green and white cardstock
• EZ Rub Ons - skull, arm, tombstomes, moon, and bats
• glow-in-the-dark craft paint - stars (which I painted and hand cut)
• misc. clear Halloween stamps - inside

Here's a look at the inside of the card:

 

I am entering this card in the following:

• Haunted Design House - Macabre Monday - HDH #149 - Bare Bones - open til 9/9
• Paper Take Weekly - Anything Goes - open til 9/10
• CardzTV - Happy Holidays - Pick One - open 9/13
• Little Scrap Pieces - Fun Friday Challenge - Halloween - open til 9/13
• DL ART - Thankful Thursday - 1000 Post Linky Party - open til 9/30
•  Getting Cricky - Simply Sunday Challenge - Happy Fall Y'all - open til 9/30

Thank you so much for stopping and checking out my R.I.P. Halloween card.

 

Thank You Volleyball Coach card

Today I share with you a thank you card I created for my daughter's volleyball coach.  During the summer my oldest daughter tried her hand at volleyball and did very well.  My husband and I use to play many, many years ago at least 3 times a week, but since moving and having kids there seems to be no time for us to play anymore.  I know some day we will be able to but for now it is our kids turn to play.  So the season is coming to an end in just 2 weeks so we will be giving this thank you card to her coach to show our appreciation for introducing our daughter to one of our favorite sports, volleyball!

I used these items to create this card:

• Design Studio
• Sports Mania Cricut cartridge
• 2 Star brads
• misc. clear Thank You stamp

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

• Cardz TV Challenge #12 - Anything Goes - open til 8/2
• Pause Dream Enjoy Challenge #30 - Sports & Hobbies - open til 8/2
• Paper Playtime Challenge #80 - Anything Goes open til 8/4 12:pm EST
• Party Time Tuesday #79 - Anything Goes open til 8/6
• DL Art - Happy Birthday Linky Party + GIVE AWAY! open til 8/31

Thank you so much for stopping by and checking out my Thank You Volleyball Coach card.

Haunted Window

I can't believe it I designed, cut, and completed a card in just a couple of hours (and that's with taking care of a 2 year old and making dinner, too)!  I have here for you my Haunted Window card.

I used these items to create this card:

• Design Studio 
• October 31st Seasonal Cricut cartridge - the window
• Happy Hauntings Cricut cartridge - the ghosts
• clear craft plastic - the window
• misc. pattern paper (that I've had for who knows how long) - outside and inside card
• stone ghost sign sticker * my favorite hoarded item *(another piece that I've had for who knows how long)
• brad - to hold on the stone ghost sign sticker
• misc. clear BOO stamp - on the inside
• misc. clear Happy Hauntings stamp - on the inside

Here's the inside:

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

• Bitten By the Bug 2 - Window Challenge - open til 7/22
• Shopping Our Stash Challenge #60 - Precious Hoarded Item - open til 7/23
• Cooking with Cricut #95 - Buttons and/or Brads - open til 7/24

Thank you so much for stopping y and checking out my Haunted Window card.

Santa in a Chimney Pocket card + a BONUS

Today I give you my 1st Christmas card of this year!!!  It seems everyone is doing something for Christmas in July so I just had to join in.

I created this pocket card with these items:

• Design Studio - welded the shadow of the chimney to create pocket
• Simply Charmed Cricut cartridge - Santa and Chimney
• Martha Stewart glitter - the snow
• Recollections flock - Santa's beard, hat trim and ball
• Glossy Accents - Santa's nose, belt and boots
• google eyes
• misc. clear Merry Christmas stamp
• ribbon

Now for the BONUS...

...they are BOTH ornaments!!!

Here is the a close up of both pieces:

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

• Exploring Cricut - Christmas in July - open til 7/21
• Die Cuttin Divas Challenge #74 - Christmas in July - open til 7/23
• More than Favors - Wacky- Wednesday #74 - Pocket Card/Layout - open til 7/24
• DL Art - Thankful Thursday Challenge - Christmas in July - open til 7/28
• Go Fish Challenge #21 - Christmas in July - open til 7/31

Thank you so much for stopping by and checking out my Santa in a Chimney Pocket card.

Music Mayhem HDH 142 - He's Back (The Man Behind the Mask)

This week over at Haunted Design House Macabre Monday the challenge is to create a dark, Gothic, or Halloween-based art piece that uses a song or song title as your muse.  I did some research on the internet and found a song that totally inspired my creation.  I can't believe I had never heard this song, Alice Cooper's "He's Back (The Man Behind the Mask)."  I have always been a HUGE fan of The Friday the 13th films and Jason Voorhees is one of my all-time favorite slasher film killers!  That is why I was so surprised I had never heard this song, plus who doesn't love Alice Cooper!!!  If you are interested in listening to and watching the video you can check it out HERE on YouTube!

I used these items to create this card:

• the mask image is from the internet
• the machete is from the internet too but I didn't like the way it looked printed so I hand cut out and painted my own and applied a little Glossy Accents to the paint and handles
• the background paper (inside and out) are from DCWV The Immortal Love stack
• Martha Stewart edge punch
• Design Studio
• Happy Hauntings Cricut cartridge - Friday the 13th
• Pooh Font Cricut cartridge - HE'S BACK!
• (inside card) Studio G clear stamp - TREAD LIGHTLY - which I cut out and made to look like a camp sign
• (inside card) white gel pen - for the letters of the sign

Here is the inside of the card:



Here is a close up of "the mask..." so that you can see some of the blood on the machetes:

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

• Smudgy Antics Challenge - Creatures of the Night - Jason Voorhees definitely a Creature of the Night - open til 7/21
• Haunted Design House - Macabre Monday - HDH #142 - Music Mayhem - open til 7/22

I am so pleased with the way this card turned out...I think even Jason would be proud.  Thank you so much for stopping by and checking out my He's Back (The Man Behind the Mask) card.