7 Wonders Layout

I relieved some stress this weekend as I got to scrap my heart out and I started a paper bag album that I cannot wait to share with you all but I give you a layout today.  With a recent trip to Vegas, my husband and I took a helicopter tour of the Grand Canyon.  Those that have never been all I can say is wow!  A must.

I am really happy with the way this layout turned out.  Who doesn't love this new phase of banners in the crafting world, I do!  

I wish you all a great day and hope to see you back tomorrow! 

Tootles,

Wendy

Happy Birthday!

Hello bloggy friends!  I hope you have all recovered from the Valentine's Day festivities!

I created this layout for my goddaughter 1rst birthday!  She was very hesitate about digging into to the cake but soon figured it out!

PP and cardstock is from Stampin Up, Cricut cut is from Graphically Speaking, Stamp is from Stampendous Birthday Circles, Circles cut at 1 3/4 and 1 3/8, Clear sticker is from DCWV "Children".

Tootes,
Wendy

3 in 1 Challenges!

Hi everyone, it's Thursday and that means the weekend is right around the corner! 

My card today is actually going to be submitted to 3 challenges.  Yup, that's right I incorporated this card for 3 challenges, the Peachy Keen Sketch Challenge, Scrappy Mom's Terrific Tuesday Challenge and last but not least More Than Favors Wacky Wednesday Challenge, phewf!  I think it is adorable! 

The sentiment comes from the new Pink By Design be Mine Stamp Set, paper is from K & Company, lot's of stickles was used and the oh so yummy twine!  Let me know if you have any questions.

Tootles,

Wendy

Pucker Up!

I love the lips that can be found in the Indie Art cartridge which is only accessible to those that have obtained the free gypsy downloads. The lips were cut at 3.82'. I blinged up this card with Tourmaline Martha Stewart Glitter which I ran through my Xyron to adhere the glitter to.  Great tip if you don't want to use wet glue.

Paper is from K & Company and the stamp set is from the new Pink By Design Be Mine Stamp Set.

Tootles,

Wendy

United

Hello bloggy friends!

Today I am posting a layout of my recent wedding, I am not sure that it is my favorite.  Maybe it's missing something or the top picture is out of place, something.  Sooner or later I will figure it out!  Although I am happy to announce that the tag on this layout is one of my first!  I am pleased with the way it turned out but I must confess I did get some help from good old Tim Holtz!

Would be great to hear what you think!

Stampin Up Cardstock, PP and punch was used.  The tag was cut from tags bags and boxes at 4.53' using my gypsy.  The title was cut at 2.18' from gypsy wanderings.  I used Tim Holtz grungeboard for the heart, wings and inks, recollections flower and lace, twine and the key is one from my stash and I tried alcohol ink on it and I think it failed!  Must watch more tutorials on that!

Tootles,

Wendy

Explorer

Hi everyone, I hope you all enjoyed your weekend!  I was busy in my craftroom!  Finished my project for Jillians blog hop on February 12, 2011 which I hope you will all show up to!

Today's layout is from the Scrappiest, Sketch 101 which I will be submitting to their challenge.  My pictures were taken at the cottage last July.  Every year we seem to have this little guy show up lookin to be feed.  He sometimes gets a little too close for comfort for me!

The sketch:

My take on the sketch:

Items used for this layout:

Cricut cartridge Create a Critter
PP is from October Afternoon
Tim Holtz Vintage Photo Ink was used around the edges
Embellishment is from October Afternoon
Assortment of buttons
Twine by Stampin Up
circle chipboard from spritz with tattered leather glimmer mist
Cardstock is from Bazzil

Tootles,
Wendy

Thank You Card

Hi bloggy friends, it's finally Friday.  I treated myself and toke the day off and scheduled to have a massage!  Oh, I can't wait!

Todays card I will be submitting for a few challenges this past week.  Emma's Throwback Thursday Challenge which was to create a project using Everyday Paper Dolls or Dress Up Cartridge and heat or dry emboss.  The other is over at Scrappy Mom's Terrific Tuesday Challenge which was to create a project using the Sweethearts Cartrige.  I have done both!

My mother in law has been in hospital for the last couple of weeks and due to be discharged hopefully today.  She has been very happy with the overall care that she has received and wanted to show the doctors just how much she appreciates them by giving them a gift card for coffee.  Of course I volunteered to make the cards and I am so happy that I did.  They were alot of work but think they turned out terrific!  She asked that I make three of them.  Now I cannot take credit for the design of this card as I was truly inspired by ScrappinJen31 over on You Tube.  Thank you so much for the inspiration!  I really enjoy your work!

I used the Sweetheart Cartridge for the tag on the card.  Swiss dots and Square lattice embossing folders.  White gel pen, Bakers Twine, Stickles, Black Magic Glitter Mist, Chalk, Teeny Tiny Wishes Stamp Set, Happy Lashes and Everyday Character Peachy Keen Stamps, Stormy Sky and Pummice Stone Distressing Ink.  Dolls were cut out from Everyday Paper Dolls using my gypsy at 3.47'.

I hope the docs enjoy them!

Tootles,
Wendy

Card Sketch

I found this card sketch on http://cardpositioningsystems.blogspot.com/ and thought it was the perfect inspiration for an upcoming occasion!!  Be sure to check out the rest of them while you visit their blog.

The Sketch:

My Card:

K & Company Valentines paper collection pack was used, white gel pen, corner chomper, twine, stickles, Sweetheart cartridge cut at 2.76',SU teeny tiny wishes stamp set, Scrappy moms sweet something stamp set. 

See you all back here tomorrow!

Tootles,

Wendy

Valentine's Day Card Tutorial

As promised here is the video for the Valentine's Day Card I made for Pink Cricut's Design Team.  Have a great weekend everyone!  Lot's of excitment taking place this weekend with some of our bloggy friends.  Keep your eyes peeled!

Tootles,

Wendy

Pink Cricut Card Submission

Sarah over at Pink Cricut is looking for 2 new design team members.  I obviously could not submit nothing! I made this quick and super simple yet stinkin cute card for her design team submission.  I can only hope she loves it.  There are a lot of talented ladies out there.  Good luck to all! Let me know what you think.

I will be posting a video tutorial tomorrow on how I made this card so be sure to check it out!

Tootles,
Wendy

Another Wedding Layout

I hope everyone has had a great weekend and everyone went out to Michaels to pick up some yummy Recollections products at 50% off, just gorgeous I say!  You can watch my first YouTube video to see what I picked up and I must confess I went back and got lot's more, shh! 

I have created another layout for my wedding album and think it is oh so pretty.  For those that are not aware I got married in September of last year.  My wedding colors were celery green, chocolate brown and cream, the reason for the colors in the layout.

Marquis cut from Gypsy Wandering at  11.47' , Scallop Border was cut using Plantin Schoolbook at 1.47', circles 1.94' and 2.18' , flourishes were cut from from Calligraphy Collection at 3.94', title was cut from Birthday Bash at 5.47'. 

Lot's of Prima and felt SU flowers were used along with bling and pearls.

I used SU ribbon, twine, cardstock and PP was used for layout. 

Please leave your comments and do not hesitate to email me with any questions that you might have, would be happy to help!

Tootles,
Wendy

Bind It All Post It Note Holder

Hello my bloggy friends so glad you could stop by today!

Prior to Christmas I decided I was going to go out on a limb and participate in a Christmas Craft Show.  Didn't realize all of the preparation that went into something like this and to top it off the traffic flow was not there unfortunately.  I am very happy with some of the cute projects that I created and this one in particular was used with my bind it all. 

The butterfly was cut at 3' from Gypsy Wanderings.  I used a medium weight chipboard which I covered with SU PP on both the inside and outside and sanded the edges.

Once I have my etsy store up and running I will be selling these darling little things that are the perfect size for your purses ladies!!

Tootles,

Wendy

Scrapbook Layout

I got married in September and have yet to start my layouts from my wedding and thought one of my goals for 2011 was to get them done.  Having said that hopefully you won't get sick of wedding layouts!  I promise I will try and bring something new to the crafting table everytime.
Sarah, over at Pink Cricut just recently purchased Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist and it just so happens that I have used it on my layout today.  This stuff is easily addictive and I must confess I have another 5 bottles on order but we crafters are not addicts, are we? 

This layout is a picture of my brother and I the day of the wedding.  I am sooo very pleased with the way it turned out, elegant I think is the right word.    For better viewing click on picture.

I used SU PP, cardstock, 2 3/8 scallop circle punch and 1 3/4 circle punch.  I inked around all edges using Tim Holtz Walnut Stain distress ink.  Corner Chopper was used to round edge of picture and George & Basic Shapes Cartridge was used to cut rounded square at 9.59' and rectangles were cut at 9.94' and 9.35'

The title was cut at 1.82' from Gypsy Wonderings.  I also used the shadow feature.

Hopefully you can see some of the shine but I used Tattered Leather (stem & leaves) and Delphinium (flower) Glimmer Mist on some jumbo chipboard pieces.  Lay your pieces down into an old cardboard box, spray and blot with a paper towel and voila you got instant shine!!  You can always use your heat tool for quicker drying.

I will see you back here tomorrow for a project using my Bind It All!!

Tootles,
Wendy

Ashley's Birthday Blog Hop!!

Welcome to Ashley’s Birthday Blog Hop! I am so excited that she has asked me to participate in my very FIRST blog hop! Hopefully it is not my last and the beginning of many more to come! If you are just coming from http://courtscrafts.blogspot.com/ then you are on the right track if not you may start at the beginning of the hop by visiting Ashley’s blog http://myscrappinpalace.blogspot.com/ and be sure to wish her a Happy Birthday!


She has asked us to create something that had to do with birthday animals. Correct me if I am wrong but Create a Critter was the perfect cartridge that came to mind for this hop. I have created two cards both using Create a Critter and I absolutely think they both turned out stinkin cute!!

This is a regular A2 size card using Create a Critter.  The crap was cut at 3.5' and was adhered with an action wobble. The shell was also cut at 3.5'.  The sentiment used is from  My Pink Stamper More Punny-licious Stamp Set. SU cardstock, PP, punch, and MS baker's twine were used in this project.  I added some stickles to her rosy cheeks to finish it off!

My second card is also a regular A2 size card and the piggy was cut at 3.5', party hat at 1' and phrase bubble at 2'.  The sentiment used is from Scrappy Moms Sweet Something Stamp Set.  SU cardstock, PP, ribbon and twine were used in this project.  I also added some stickles and my forever learning doodling!

This blog hop would not be complete without me offering some blog candy!!  In order to be eligible to win you must become a follower and leave a comment.  I will use random.org to pick a winner on Friday.  Wanna know what's up for graps!! Fancy pants rub ons, ribbon, pearls, a stamp set, assortment of felt flowers and a set of circle cards which I might add love them!!  Good luck to all those that enter!

I have included a list of all the lovely ladies blogs to hop on over to just in case you get lost so be sure to check them out!  Your next stop will be Angela at http://creativecraftin.blogspot.com/

Ashley http://myscrappinpalace.blogspot.com/
 
Courtney http://courtscrafts.blogspot.com/

Wendy http://wendyscreativecraftingcorner.blogspot.com/ (HERE)

Angela http://creativecraftin.blogspot.com/

Jillian http://princessandthepaper.blogspot.com/

Darlene http://talesoftayandbay.blogspot.com/

Abby http://scrapbookaholicbyabby.com/

Tracy http://adventures793.blogspot.com/

Momo http://www.madebymomo.blogspot.com/

April http://ajoy2scrap.blogspot.com/

Kristin http://lilsweetpeasplace.blogspot.com/

Tootles,
Wendy

My Pink Stamper Design Team Call

Wow, was I ever excited when I saw the opportunity to submit for Robyn at My Pink Stamper for her design team.  She has 2 spots left on 2011 Design Team that she has so kindly opened up to everyone who wishes to participate.  Her challenge was to make a card, scrapbook page, or other Cricut project with your favorite cartridge using her favorite colors.  Anyone who is a regular blog follower will know that she LOVES pink, green and brown.  I created a scrapbook page that I not only had so much fun making but love the way it turned out.  I have left my journalling spot, under the title blank for the time being.

The recipe for this layout is the following:

Sugar and Spice Cartridge which I might add I adore!
-Circle cut at 8.32'
-Circle cut at 2.5'
-Circle cut at 2.26'
-Scallop circle cut at 12.34 (w), 24.74 (h)
Gypsy Wanderings
-Scroll cut at 5'
Rock Princess
-Sweet title cut at 1.47'
Plantin SchoolBook Cartridge
-Border Scallop cut at 1'
SU Cardstock, PP, ribbon, felt leaves and flowers
Prima flowers
Twine
buttons
pearls
bling

Thank you Robyn for the opportunity and good luck to all the participants!  I hope you all love it as much as I do.

Tootles!
Wendy

Happy New Year to all my family, friends and fellow crafters!  Wishing you all the very best for 2011!
Today's project was made using the Tags, Bags and Boxes which was a free download for me for having a gypsy (the box was cut at 5.5' and I was able to get 2 on a 12x12 mat) , Scrappy Mom's Winter Wishes Clear Stamp Set and a stinkin cute FREE Peachy Keen snowman stamp that I received when I placed an order over the holidays! I used Stampin markers to color in my little snowman along with some stickles, we musn't forget the bling factor!
I made each one of my Christmas Dinner Guest, 16 in total some Snowman Soup to take home with them!  I love how they turned out.  For those that are not familiar snowman soup consists of a package of hot cocoa, some marshmellows, a candy cane and a few hersey kisses along with a cute poem of choice.

I will be back a little later to announce the line up for Ashley's Birthday Blog Hop on Tuesday so be sure to check back!

Tootles!
Wendy

Sugar and Spice

I am so thrilled my Walmart has finally received a great selection of Cricut ite Cartridges.  They are priced at $49.99 which I think is reasonable?  So I could not go without buying well let's say a few!!  Of course, even though I do not have little girls I could not resist the Sugar and Spice cartridge. The little lamb which I cut, is so adorable and will definetly be used again in a future layout!

Wendy

SweeIt Treats Card

I have just recently purchased this cart and I am absolutely loving it and we must not forget those wonderfull stamp sets that Robyn from My Pink Stamper has to go along with the cuts! I also used my new fav tool the IRock! If you don't have it and love bling it is a must. Very inexpensive as well. Added the extra sparkle with stickles. Hope you enjoy todays Birthday Cards using the Sweet treats cartridge.

Wendy