Glossy Accents

I just had to use the hamburger from the Simply Charmed cartridge because it reminded me of my sister. She just loves hamburgers!

I used Glossy accents by Ranger on the tomatoes to add gloss.

Materials Used:

Cartridge: Simply Charmed (hamburger cut at 2 ¾)

Paper: Jung-a-low, Bung-a-low BABY by the Paper Studio

Ink: Worn Lipstick Tim Holtz Distress Ink by Ranger

Stamps: Critter Faces by Peachy Keen Stamps (size Large)

Bunnies and Blossoms Banner Hop

Welcome to the Bunnies and Blossoms Banner Hop for Special Needs Children.

You have reached the last stop for the hop :)

30+fantastic papercrafters have come together to create Spring-themed banners.They will then donate these banners to Ellen (CardMonkey), who works asAdmissions Coordinator at Pediatric Specialty Care (PSC), www.pediatricspecialty.com.

PSC is a long-term care facility for specialneeds children who are medically-fragile and/or technologically-dependent. Thebabies, children and youths at PSC range in age from birth to 21, and areadmitted from all over the country.
Some are infants, born prematurely and beforetheir lungs have had a chance to mature. Others have serious birth defects,illnesses or injuries from accidents that cause them to need tender loving carein a home-like environment -- many for their lifetimes.

Our banners are meant to cheer the youngpatients, their families, and the staff at PSC. Here is the banner that I made and will be sending to Ellen to decorate a child's room:

 Close Ups

Materials Used

Cartridges: Hannah Montana (butterfly cut at 5 1/2 inches and bird cut at 4 3/4 inches)

                  Sophie (egg cut at 4 3/4 inches and flower cut at 4 inches)

                  Simply Charmed (bunny cut at 4 3/4 inches and chick cut at 3 3/4 inches)

                  Storybook (pennant cut at 6 3/4 inches)

Paper: Citrus Bliss by K & Company

           Peep by We R Memory Keepers

We DO have a tasty bit of blog candyto thank you for visiting us today! What's the prize??!

How about a beautiful handmade (courtesy of our Blog Hop Hostess, CardMonkey!) Cricut Cozy Covers?! Each one is individually styled in your pick of colors and embroidered words! These are RARE because CardMonkey does not make them for sale and she usually sticks to paper, not sewing!!

To qualify, there are two steps:
1. Comment on as many Bunny & Blossoms Blog Hop blogs as you wish -- the more blogs on which you comment, the more chances you have to win. There will only be one winner, picked at random by Random.Org.

2. Follow and comment on the CardMonkey blog ... Leave a comment on our Hop Hostess's site (http://cardmonkey-business.blogspot.com) and let her know if your name is picked, what 2 accent colors you'd like on your Cricut Cozy Cover, andw hat text you'd like embroidered (up to 3 lines). You MUST be a follower of the CardMonkey blog to win and you MUST leave a way for her to contact you if your name is picked.


Blog Hop Line Up
Ellen ♥ CardMonkey - http://cardmonkey-business.blogspot.com/
Ashley - http://theglamoroussideofscrapping.blogspot.com/
Pam - http://pammejo-scrapbookflair.blogspot.com/
Rachelle - http://creationsbyrachelle.blogspot.com/
Jessica Esch- http://chick-n-scrap.blogspot.com/
Nancie- http://alittlepieceofmebynancie.blogspot.com/
Tami- http://tamboscreations.blogspot.com/
Susan E Bermudez - http://susanascorner.blogspot.com/
Beckie - http://justbcreativecrazy.blogspot.com
Jamie M.- http://craftygirl21.blogspot.com/
Vicki Wilson- http://scrapbookingcreationsbyvicki.blogspot.com/
Robin - http://scrapandchat.blogspot.com/
Jennifer - http://craftycardgallery.blogspot.com/
Debbie T. - http://debbiescrafttime.blogspot.com/
Lisa T. - http://bitbythecricutbug.blogspot.com/
Cindy Potentier. - http://toolsofacropingqueen.blogspot.com/
Yvette- http://gammascreativecorner.blogspot.com/ (You are HERE)

Lucky

I am starting to create decorations for my future classroom, so I decided to make a banner.

Close Ups

 I used patterned paper and chipboard to create the banner.

 I love how the banner looks on my pink wall :)

Materials Used

Cartridges: Mini Monograms (squares cut at 5 inches)

                  Old West (font cut at 3 inches)

                  Simply Charmed (leprechaun cut at 2 1/2 inches and pot of gold cut at 2 inches)

                  Designer's Calendar (clover cut at 2 inches)

Paper: Uptown Flair by the Paper Studio

           Summer Song by My Mind's Eye

Paper Clip Swap

I enjoy being in swaps because I love receiving creations from ladies all over the United States. When I read about a paper clip swap, I had no idea what that was, so I was excited to sign up for it. I enjoy challenges and trying out new things.

The swap had many categories and each category included 10-12 people and you could choose which theme(s) you wanted to sign up for. I signed up for Christmas, Easter, Valentines, Girl Talk, and Birthday.

Christmas

All 10

Materials Used

Cartridge: Simply Charmed (ornament cut at 2 3/4)

Stamp: Everyday Character Face Assortment by Peachy Keen Stamps

These are the ones that I got from the other ladies.

Easter

Materials Used

Cartridge: Simply Charmed (chick/egg cut at 2 3/4 inches)

Stamp: Critter Faces (Medium) by Peachy Keen Stamps

The ones I got back

Birthday

Cartridge Used: Simply Charmed (present cut at 1 3/4 inches)

 What I got back

Valentines

Cartridge Used: Seasonal Cake Art (heart cut at 1 3/4 inches)

 These are my favorite ones

Girl Talk

Cartridge: Once Upon a Princess (teapot cut at 1 3/4 inches)

 Last set

I have participated in two other swaps and I will be posting pictures soon. If you want to be in swaps check out the Cricut message board.

Project Sunshine and Smiles: Flower

I am excited to say that I finished making 100 cards this weekend for the  Sunshine and Smiles project hosted by Erica! I am going to continue making some more because I really want Erica to reach her goal of 5,000 cards. You still have time if you would like to help. Just visit her website for more information.

Materials used:

Cartridge: Simply Charmed (flower cut at 7 1/4 inches)

Stamp: Everyday Character Face Assortment by Peachy Keen Stamps

Other: Antique Linen and Dusty Concord Tim Holtz Distress Ink by Ranger

           Glossy Accents by Ranger (used it on the eyes)

Cards made so far for Project Sunshine and Smiles: 96

Project Sunshine and Smiles: Best Wishes

Materials used:

Cartridges: Simply Charmed (rainbow cut at 3 inches)

Hello Kitty Greetings (clouds cut at 1 1/2, 2, and 3/4 inches)

Stamp: Everyday Life by My Pink Stamper

Other: D'vine Swirl Cuttlebug embossing folder

Cards made so far for Project Sunshine and Smiles: 76

Project Sunshine and Smiles: Best Wishes

Materials used:

Cartridge: Once Upon a Princess (rainbow cut at 3 inches)

Stamp: Everyday Life by My Pink Stamper

Other: Tiny Flowers embossing by Sizzix

Cards made so far for Project Sunshine and Smiles: 72

Project Sunshine and Smiles: Pinka-licious

Materials used:

Cartridges: Simply Charmed (love bug cut at 2 3/4 inches)

                   Fancy Frames (frame cut at 1 1/2 inches)

Stamp: Love-alicious by My Pink Stamper

Cards made so far for Project Sunshine and Smiles: 68

It's a Boy

I made this card for my mom to take to a baby shower that she was invited to. I enjoy making cards for her to give to her friends.

Used an Action Wobble

Materials used:

Cartridges: Simply Charmed (stroller cut at 3 inches)

                   New Arrival (It’s a Boy cut at 1 1/4 inches)

Paper: Jung-a-low, Bung-a-low BABY by the Paper Studio

My Cricut Craft Room's Christmas in July Blog Hop

Welcome to My Cricut Craft Room's Christmas in July Blog Hop!


You should have come from Sheila's blog; if you didn't, feel free to start in the beginning over at My Cricut Craft Room to check out all they other great Christmas ideas.

I just love Christmas and I enjoyed making these cards. These cards are called Spring Cards and I watched a wonderful video tutorial, so that I could learn how to make them. Check it out if you are interested in making one. These are fast and easy cards to make.

I added an Action Wobble-they make Santa wobble :)

Materials used:

Cartridge: Simply Charmed (Santa Claus cut at 3 ¾)

Paper: Four Seasons and everything in between by the Paper Studio

Materials Used:

Cartridge: Snow Angel (image of the girl & squirrel was cut at 3 ½ inches)

Paper: Wintertide by K & Company

Stamp: Happiest Moments by My Pink Stamper

Thanks for stopping by! Your next stop is Enjoli!!!

Happy Christmas in July!!!