Scrappily Ever After...

Our Kind of Love...

2011-11-27T21:02:00.001-06:00

Just wanted to share a video that I made for my son. I hope that he grows up to realize just how much I love him.

Ethan Alexander, I will do anything for you!

Stampin' Up Session # 1

2011-11-02T02:14:00.000-05:00

Hello Scrappy Friends!

Sunday was my first attempt of having a crafting Stampin' Up workshop! It turned out to be a really fun night. There were a few of us, and here are the things we created...

Here are my examples.

First We made these adorable M&M Candy flower rods!

Products Used:

Paper:

Stampin Up Item - Product Number

Cardstock - Real Red - #102482

Cardstock - Old Olive - #100702

Cardstock - Pumpkin Pie - #105117

Cello Bags - #124134

Got Treats Stamps - #119114

Halloween - Invites and Favours! :D

2011-10-27T00:07:00.001-05:00

Here are the Invitations & Loot Bags I made for my son's Sixth Birthday Party!!!

What do you think? they are pretty cute huh?

Here are the invites I created for the children attending the party...

Here are the grown up invitations...

Here is what the loot bags looked like! They turned out so cute - and they were all different! :)

I used the Happy Hauntings Cartridge, and the Bump In the Night Cartridge for my Cricut.

Thanks for Popping By, Happy Halloween!

Halloween Challenge and Givaway!

2011-09-22T16:56:00.003-05:00

Hello again my crafty friends,

Next month is my son's birthday! I need a halloween invitation idea for his party! Here is a cute invitation for a 6 year old birthday boy..

Here is one I created, but I feel I am lacking Inspiration...

Good Luck, and Happy Scrapping!

Stampin' Up!!! :D

2011-09-15T15:25:00.000-05:00

Hello Everyone!
It's been a very long time since I have been on here! I'm excited to announce that as of Yesterday, I am officially a Stampin Up Demonstrator!

YAY FOR ME!

I have created a new side blog for stampin' up projects that I create, and I will post them on here as well! :) Hope to see you there!

http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/hollypich/

Thanks for popping in!

Royal Tea Bridal Shower Blog Hop!

2011-04-28T14:00:00.001-05:00

Hello Everyone and Welcome to the Royal Tea and Bridal shower blog hop!

If you are stopping here from Stacey's Blog, you are in the right place, if you have stumbled here and want to start off at the beginning of the hop, Ellen is the gal you're looking for!

Here is my project!
A Tea Party bridal shower invitation! :)
I used the once upon a princess cartridge for the tea cup, and a martha stewart boarder punch for the edging.
easy as pie! :)
All the paper is from recollections

Now hop on along to Jacqueline's blog! Happy Hopping!!

Here is the line up in case you get lost! :)
Ellen at http://cardmonkey-business.blogspot.com/
Alex at http://youhadmeatcraft.com/
Jennifer at http://craftycardgallery.blogspot.com/
Nicolette at http://beyondscrapin.blogspot.com/
Jessica athttp://customcreationsbyjessica.blogspot.com/
Stacey at http://creatingacraftylife.blogspot.com/
Holly at http://scrappily-everafter.blogspot.com/
Jacqueline at http://madebyjacqueline.blogspot.com/
Corri at http://buglvr.blogspot.com/
Mandie at http://mandiesscrappin.blogspot.com/
Christel at http://onescrappinsista.blogspot.com/
Nadia at http://nadiasbeautifulmess.blogspot.com/
Theresa at http://thescrapbookingqueen.com/
Lori at http://savingmine.blogspot.com/
Michelle at http://queenofmycraftroom.blogspot.com/
Monica at http://scraps2treasure.blogspot.com/
Amanda at http://stellarscraps.blogspot.com/
Brynn athttp://flairandfrillscreativity.blogspot.com/
Nikki athttp://theglamoroussideofscrapping.blogspot.com/
Elaine at http://expressionsbyelaine.blogspot.com/
Gina at http://ginascraftingspot.com/
Shannon at http://purplelionpaper.com/blog
Lisa at http://lisahjulberg.blogspot.com/
Jen at http://jenscraftcorner.blogspot.com/
Sue at http://susanascorner.blogspot.com/

39 & Fabulous Blog Hop!!

2011-04-15T04:25:00.002-05:00

Welcome to Scrappily Ever After... You should be arriving her from Kristi's blog , if you just stumbled here and would like to hop, Click HERE to start over.

Hello Everyone!

In honoure of the 39 & Glamourous blog hop, I decided to do a birthday card for a teacher, because lets face it... teachers aren't as appreciated as they should be, and Teaching isn't exactly the most glamourous job!

With that said,

here Is my card!

I used 4 different stamp sets on this card, 2 punches, 3 types of paper, one treat cup, and one ribbon.

- Happy Happy Birthday - Everyday Occasions - My Pink Stamper

- To The Best & Teacher - My Teacher Rocks - My Creative Time

- Large polka Dots (background stamp) - Peachy Keen Stamps

- Apples - Stampin Up!

Hope you like my card,

PLEASE add this info for our hop Sponsors (I will have the links on my blog and any info there)

I Got Lucky Scraps
Kich N Bleus
Shelley Bean Stamps
Tickled Pink Stamps
Scrappin Hens
Paper Craft World
Scrappin Good Time (Retreat stay, MUST complete hop and challenge)

*** End of hop Challenge***

There will be a challenge at the end of the hop, you will need to hop along ALL blogs and "look" for challenge clues they will not be on each blog..Then link your complete challenge project by due date to Mr. Linky on http://ascrapabove.blogspot.com/, this is the "final" step to be in the drawing for the Scrapbook retreat stay (info on Bonnie's Blog)

The Complete Lineup!
Bonnie http://ascrapabove.blogspot.com/
Laura http://makinprettythings.com/
Vickie http://www.vickiesscrapbookingandtidbits.blogspot.com/
Shelley http://heartstring-designs.blogspot.com/
Janie http://typicalscrapbooker.com/
Jess http://kinderstampo.com/
Jennifer http://creativearmywife.blogspot.com/
Jessica http://thatzuneek.blogspot.com/
Alina http://neverstopscrapping.blogspot.com/
Shannon http://purplelionpaper.com/blog
Paula http://morethanfavors.blogspot.com/
Christel http://onescrappinsista.blogspot.com/
Norma http://pinkblingcrafter.blogspot.com/
Nancy http://fancywithnancy.blogspot.com/
Liset http://hailemnat.blogspot.com/
Karel http://karelj.blogspot.com/
Jenny http://crazyaboutcricut.blogspot.com/
Olga www.threebutterflykisses.com
Melin http://cookingwithcricut.com/
Yolie http://www.justyolie.com/
Ellen http:///lifeatwalnuthill.blogspot.com/
Margie http://tatersplace-mjstitch.blogspot.com/
Kristi http://devosmommy.blogspot.com/
Holly http://kricutkween.blogspot.com/
Abby http://scrapbookaholicbyabby.com/
Nicole www.creationsbymommy.com
Martha http://pattisscrapingtime.blogspot.com/
Linda http://krazyquilling.com/
Jenny http://jennyplace26.blogspot.com/
Becky http://beckscricards.blogspot.com/
Kris http://ooohlalascraps.com/
Stampin Dymonz www.stampindymonz.com
Meighen http://scrappin3rdeeschik.blogspot.com/
Corri http://buglvr.blogspot.com/
Pam http://pammejo-scrapbookflair.blogspot.com/
Faith http://faithfulecreations.wordpress.com/
Angie http://angiespaperpassion.blogspot.com/
Lisa http://bitbythecricutbug.blogspot.com/

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Candy Treat Cards/Invitations

2011-04-13T03:12:00.002-05:00

These adorable candy filled treat cards can be altered for birthdays, party invitations, or any other occasion you may have in mind.

The treat cups were purchased from Stampin' Up! The sentiment was also from stampin up from the Got Treats? collection. :)

Paper used was from the DCWV Green Tea Collection! :)

I NEED YOUR HELP! - Giveaway involved! ;)

2011-04-11T23:50:00.001-05:00

To Everyone out there who ever wanted to win something, I'm asking for a favor.
I'm trying to win an iPhone and some concert tickets for my younger brother, and the more people who comment and like my video on facebook, the more chance I have to win.

Here is the video.. please click the link below to 'like' it! ;)

Here is my proposal.
Please follow the link
http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=10150224929821111&oid=201200099898141&comments

and click like on my video. If you press like, and then leave a comment on my blog, I will draw a prize. Lets Just say its something from one of the biggest stampers we know ;) i'm pretty sure you know who she is!

Deadline to like the video and enter to win the prize is Sunday the 16th of April.

All your support is greatly appreciated, and I <3 all of you for helping!
Thanks bunches!

M&M Flower Rods

2011-04-03T23:25:00.006-05:00

Hello friends
Yesterday I had the feeling to do something cute and creative... So, I made Flower Tube M&Ms. I thought these would be a cute gift for teachers, friends or your kids classmates during the Easter season!
Here is what you need:
Ingredients
- M&Ms (I used the easter colour assortment. )
- Cello Tubes (the ones I purchased are 10" long x 1" wide)
- Scrap paper
- 1 3/4 Scallop Circle
- 1 3/3 Circle
- 1 1/4 Circle

*if you are interested in purchasing tubes such as this, here is where I purchased mine...

http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300487851829&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT#ht_2631wt_1139

In the first pictures i simply crinkled the bag up and twirled it until it was skinny enough to fit through an eyelet i placed in the center of the flower arrangement.

In these pictures, I created a flower using the scallop circle and 2 smaller circles embedded within each other and pasted ribbon onto the back to create the cute leaf look. on the top of the bag, i used a piece of scrap paper to create a closing flap and then adhered the flower to the flap (it created a more finished look on the back of the tube.

Tall Note books

2011-03-31T23:12:00.001-05:00

Hello Again Everyone,

Here is yet another couple projects I have created in the last little while.

Here are some note books I made, They are made with stampin up paper, and the tart and tangy stampin up stamp set. Its a great set. the background (polka dot image) is also stamped using the peachy keen stamps medium polka dot background stamp set.

here is a cute little milk carton I cut out, and decorated with my 'got treats' stamp set from stampin up!

Got Birthday is the sentiment on it. Other ones that came with this set include got treats, got merry and got lucky. Such a cute stamp set!

the opening of the box says "<--To Open-->" and the outsides of the box have to open arrows pointing in as well!

Swap

2011-03-31T21:05:00.000-05:00

Hello Everyone,

Welcome back to scrappily ever after...

I have had a busy few days, and boy is it good to be back.

I have now assigned partners for the swaps in progress... if you have not recieved your email, please comment on here so we can get it worked out. :)

Now, since I have last posted, I have created a few projects.

Here are some little altered picture frame - post it note holders I created.

Last Chance to Sign Up!!

2011-03-17T06:03:00.002-05:00

Hey everyone!

This is it! last chance to be involved in my

‘Craft Show Item’ and/or ‘Cricut Cuts’ swap!! ITS GOING TO BE SO FUN!

Option A - ALL you have to do, is make an item you would sell at a craft show,- and sign up here with your e-mail address, and I will swap the names. You will then share your addresses with each other, and send em away! That's it!!

Option B – Leave a comment here to sign up, then once you are paired with someone else, you will then choose a cartridge from your partners selection and exchange some cuts. This way everyone that signs up will get something new and fun in the mail!

You may do both swaps if you like, but please specify so that I can figure this out evenly! Thanks bunches guys, and hope you can participate!

To sign up, leave a comment with your e-mail address so that I can easily get a hold of you when the time comes to be paired.

(Deadline is March 25th, 2011)

Key Chain Post It Notes Tutorial

2011-03-03T02:10:00.001-06:00

Hello Everyone! Here is a tutorial on how to make those cute little Key Chain Post it note books I created! :)

Enjoy!

Key Chain Post It Notes & A Swap!

2011-02-28T04:08:00.004-06:00

Hello Again to all my friends!

Now! I had an Idea! I’m using these for a craft show coming up, and I thought who wouldn’t love to get one of these items in the mail! So, If you would like to join in a craft show item swap, leave a comment with your e-mail, and all you have to do is create one or two items depending on what you and your 'random’ partner choose, and send them to each other for a nice surprise and a little inspiration!

I’m going to put a deadline of March 15 on this so we can get our items quick!

I would love for you to be a part of this!

I was studying all day, and finally at 3am, I decided to blow off some steam with a bit of crafting!!!
I bought some small post it note pads (1-1/4" x 2") and decided it would be cute to alter them into something people would like to have such as a key chain post it note pad! :)
I was just playing around with it, and I think they turned out super super cute!!!

Here is a size comparason

A Blog Makeover Winner!

2011-02-28T01:54:00.002-06:00

A few weeks ago, I did a blog makeover giveaway over at http://www.scrappily-everafterstore.blogspot.com, and the luck winner was Val from Val-belle's Ramblings (http://valbellesramblings.blogspot.com/)

She told me the direction she wanted her blog to go in, and now.. Voila! A Brand new blog look for her!

:) Check it out!

I started making layouts about a month ago, and I have designed my own blog, and 4 others...

(plus a few that are for sale on my blog design site)

http://scrappily-everafterstore.blogspot.com/

http://spantastikreations.blogspot.com/

http://valbellesramblings.blogspot.com

http://thepaisleyturtle.blogspot.com/

and If you would like one customized to your colours and style, I have them priced at only $5.00!

This is the layout that she now has on her Beautiful Blog!

I like to call it Blue Lemonade - because of the hint of yellow :)

(Click image to view larger)

Thanks for looking!! :)

My Craft Room!

2011-02-24T12:45:00.001-06:00

Hello Everyone!
I finally organized my Craft Room, and even made a video! :D
Check it out! Hope you like it!

Just For Him - Valentines Day Blog Hop winner

2011-02-21T14:53:00.000-06:00

Hello everyone! It's been a week since valentines day now, and I think it's time to announce the winner of the hop!! :)

my random.org widget decided that the lucky winner is..............

CricutLvr!! said...79

Great idea! So cute. Haven't seen one of those for a while, but it did bring some funny memories!! Maybe I should make another one. lol
Already a follower/fan!!

Congrats! please send me an email at kricutkween@gmail.com to claim your 25$ peachy keen stamps gift certificate! :D

Thanks for stopping by,

Just For Him - Valentines Day Blog Hop!

2011-02-11T23:59:00.002-06:00

Hello Scrappy Friends!

Welcome to the Just for him - Valentines Day Blog hop!

This is the first stop for the Just for Him - Valentines Day Blog Hop!

I'm super excited for this hop, because its my first time hosting one. :)

So... Love is in the air...

With Valentines day on Monday, who doesn't need inspiration to do something sweet and inexpensive for their loved one!

first, I made this little love coupon book. I see these all the time, but they are so inexpensive to make, and much more personal when they are made by you, that I decided to make one! :)

Here is what it looks like...

I had added a few more coupons to the book as well, but they are too 'romantic' to post ;)

I used the Hello kitty cartridge for the heart with wings on the cover cut at 2" , and just adjusted the book to the size i needed as i went along :)

Thanks for hopping on by! Now, For Blog Candy... Woo Hoo! One lucky winner Will be recieving a $25

Gift Certificate to Peachy Keen Stamps! All you have to do is leave a comment on this post, and become a follower! :D

Now hop along through the rest of the blogs and have a little romance in your life! :D

Holly - http://www.scrappily-everafter.com/

Nancy - http://fancywithnancy.blog

spot.com/

Karelj - http://karelj.blogspot.com/

Theresa - www.thescrapbookingqueen.com

Shannon - www.purplelionpaper.com/blog

Laura - www.makinprettythings.com

Lori - http://thepaisleyturtle.blogspot.com/

Alina - http://neverstopscrapping.blogspot.com/

Janie - www.typicalscrapbooker.com

Becky - http://www.beckscricards.blogspot.com/

Winner of Peachy Keen Stamps...

2011-02-10T23:59:00.000-06:00

Welcome back to Scrappily Ever After!

Well, its thursday, and I think its time to choose our winner of the Peachy Keen Stamps! :) Sound like a good plan?

The winner is...

Drumroll please...

Samantha-Leigh said...

Hi,

my new favoirte technique is inking the edges, I learnt it from all the hops I've seen! great card!

Please send your email address to kricutkween@gmail.com so I can send you your prize.

Thanks everyone for participating! I'm planning to do a lot of changes in the next little while

and there are definitely more giveaways coming up! Be sure to head over to http://www.scrappily-everafterstore.blogspot.com and leave a comment to win a free blog makeover! :D

Who wants a new blog makeover?

2011-02-09T05:40:00.004-06:00

Hey everyone!

I have been doing a bit of dabbling in the blog makeover/template business lately, and I was wondering if there was anyone that is interested in winning one!!! :)

All you have to do is go to
http://www.scrappily-everafterstore.blogspot.com
and leave a comment on the giveaway post. If you want an extra chance, just become a follower! :) Thats it!

Thanks for stopping by...

If you want a taste of my previous makeovers?
I have done both my blog and my Blog Layout site... Plus...

http://thepaisleyturtle.blogspot.com/
http://spantastikreations.blogspot.com/

Givaway Time!

2011-02-07T20:11:00.004-06:00

Hello everyone!

My Scrappily Ever After profile on Facebook just got bumped to over 1000 friends! Incredible? I think so! So, to celebrate, we need to do another givaway! Thats right!

(there is another givaway going on on the post below this one as well!)

So, In order to qualify for the prize, all you have to do is become a follower of my blog, and leave a comment on this post!

Hmm.. You want to know what the Blog candy is?

Well, drumroll please.......

a 25$ Gift Certificate to Peachy Keen Stamps!

Here is a link to my facebook fan page, or just click on the toolbar at the bottom of the screen if you aren't already a fan, I would love it if you would become one! :) Happy Scrapping, and thanks for all your wonderful Support!

Nicole and Meighen's Bday/ Bloggerversary Bash

2011-02-04T23:00:00.001-06:00

Welcome To All the Scrappy people out there today! I’m super excited for this blog hop!

If you hopped here from Bonnie’s Blog, you are in the right place. If this is the first stop on the hop, make sure you go to Meighen’s blog to make sure you don’t miss out on any of the fun! :D

Ok, so as you seen from all the other extremely talented ladies out there, This hop is about holiday birthdays! I decided to do Thanksgiving because my cute son Alex was born on thanksgiving in 2005.

since he’s the love of my life.. Here is to him!

Here’s My card!!

Thanksgiving and your birthday,

What a special day for you,

You not only get to celebrate one special day,

but you get to celebrate two!

Happy Thanksgiving Birthday!

Blog Candy anyone? I didn’t have the time to go out and get something spectacular for my blog candy, so, I’m offering a $25 Gift card to Peachy Keen Stamps for the winner of the hop! All you have to do to qualify is (1) leave a comment on this post describing your favourite technique in paper crafting, and (2) become a follower of my blog. That's it!

Thanks to everyone for stopping by! Now head on over to Danielle’s blog to see her awesome project for the hop!

Just in case you get lost along the way, here is a complete line up!

Have a scrappy day!

1. Meighen - http://scrappin3rdeeschik.blogspot.com/
2. Jennifer - http://creativearmywife.blogspot.com/
3. Liset -... www.hailemnat.blogspot.com
4. Jill - http://thescrapoholic.blogspot.com/
5. Pam - http://pammejo-scrapbookflair.blogspot.com/
6. Jess - http://www.kinderstampo.com/
7. Dawn - http://www.pinkyswrspaper.blogspot.com/
8. Tracey - http://thecroppingcanuck.blogspot.com/
9. Martha - http://pattisscrapingtime.blogspot.com/
10. Janie - www.typicalscrapbooker.com
11. Madison - www.funkycards.blogspot.com
12. Shannon - www.purplelionpaper.com/blog
13. Jenny - http://jennyplace26.blogspot.com/
14. Christine - www.scrapbookingtechnique.blogspot.com
15. Jessica - www.thecreativestamperspot.blogspot.com
16. Corri - http://www.buglvr.blogspot.com/
17. Lisa - http://bitbythecricutbug.blogspot.com/
18. Cristina -http://www.craftingwithcristina.com/
19. Chris -http://stinkydogdesigns.blogspot.com/
20. Nancy - http://fancywithnancy.blogspot.com/
21. Bonnie - http://ascrapabove.blogspot.com/
22. Holly - http://www.kricutkween.blogspot.com/
23. Danielle - http://fundamentalchange.blogspot.com/
24. DD - http://craftydeb-ddscrafts.blogspot.com/
25. Shelley - http://heartstring-designs.blogspot.com/
26. Mel - http://scrappymel.blogspot.com/
27. Kathy - http://kathyscozies.blogspot.com/
28. Ellen - http://lifeatwalnuthill.blogspot.com/
29. Alina - http://neverstopscrapping.blogspot.com/
30. Liz - http://www.lizspaperloft.blogspot.com/
31. Denise - http://deesdesignsfrommyheart.blogspot.com/
32. Nicole - http://canadiannickelscrapn.blogspot.com/

Craft Show Goodies

2011-01-25T16:46:00.000-06:00

Hello Crafty Friends!

I have entered to be in a craft show in a month!

I have started to get my butt in gear crafting, crafting, crafting!

#1 - Single Cards

#2 - Post-it Note Books

#3 - To Do List Books

#4 - Card Box Sets

(More to come, just trying to complete my started projects first!)

Blog Swap and Button Trade!

2011-01-23T20:29:00.000-06:00

Hello again to all my friends.

I was doing some thinking tonight, and I am in a craft show coming up... tonight I have had no inspiration to get anything done... So, I was thinking, wouldn't it be nice if I could use all your buttons right on my blog? Yes it would be. Also, I love it when bloggers share their blogs with each other as well. it makes it so nice to be able to hop around so easily. :)

Here's the Deal! In my Mr.linky below, put your blog address there for me and all our fellow bloggers to visit, and if you have a button, put that in my 'comments' spot. All the buttons that are posted, will be posted to my blog! :) You don't have to post my button on your blog, but just in case you want to, here it is. :)

Pre-Wedding Social Tickets!

2011-01-19T02:02:00.000-06:00

Hello Everyone!

So, I was asked to make 340 tickets to a pre-wedding social for a friend of mine! Was I up for the Challenge? Of course! This is what I came up with.

I even created a little box for the tickets to be held in, just until they are sold! ;)

I created the box on my gypsy, using the once upon a princess cartridge, and plantin schoolbook!

It wasn't all that difficult, but took some time to get the proportions right! :) super happy with the outcome though.

Hope you like them! :D

Oh What Fun - In my craft room - Part 2

2011-01-03T00:28:00.001-06:00

Welcome Back!!!!
Ok, So video number 2 finally finished uploading! :D

**Wahoo!**

Here is a super cute penguin 'chill' card that I made with my cricut and heat embosser! I'm going to post a tutorial for heat embossing, so that you can see just how cool it really is! :)

Thanks for stopping by,

Hope your holidays were safe and happy,

Remember, I love comments! :)

Lots of love to all my Scrappy friends,

Oh What Fun - In my craft room!

2011-01-03T00:22:00.000-06:00

Hello to all my Friends

Happy New Year!

So, tonight I was feeling down. I couldn't get myself to feel better, so I decided some time in my scrap room was necessary! :)

Here is a few of the things I accomplished today! :)

I made this cute cut from straight from my nest! :) I also used heat embossing on it too, as an accent on one of the layers1 I think this would be great on a card! :) I'm so happy to be back in my scrap room! :)

Next, Here is some vinyl that I cut out on my cricut for a cute accent on my wall in my scraproom. another addition to make my feel so much better about my crafty space! :)

now, to cut out vinyl, you need to set your speed to max, blade depth to 6 and your pressure only to 2, so that it creates a kiss cut and your cuts won't go through the backing. :)
for this cute cut, I used straight from the nest, and i'm extremely happy about the way it turned out! :) the only problem I had was, not having transfer tape! bah.. so what I did, was cut off the branches, and apply the main stem first. this made it easier to not have the pieces fold together and stick while I was positioning. trust me, this made it 10 times easier than fussing over branches.

Reindeer Pillow Gift Boxes

2010-12-23T06:53:00.001-06:00

Hello scrappy friends,

As a mother with a kindergarten aged child, I wanted to do something nice for all the workers who help my child throughout the year. My son is in daycare 1/2 time, and Kindergarten 1/2 time, so I made some adorable pillow boxes for the teachers and workers who do such a wonderful job all the days of the year! :)

Recipe:

For the pillow boxes, I used the Wrap it Up Cartridge on my gypsy, and used the hide contour feature to cut out a solid box rather than having a window.

The reindeer is from Create a critter.

I stuffed the boxes with turtles, a candy cane and a couple small chocolate balls. :)

Interactive Scrapbook Page

2010-12-16T03:05:00.003-06:00

Welcome Back to Scrappily Ever After

Today I had an exam, and 2 tomorrow, I needed a break from studying!!! So, I decided to make a short video for you guys. I made the cutest scrapbook page in the world (or at least in my scrapbook) and I wanted to share it with you! ;)

HELP!!!

2010-12-06T06:02:00.004-06:00

Hello Happy Bloggy Buddies!

I am in need of your advice!

A friend of mine asked me to order a bunch of cricut stuff for his wife... so I did. I ordered a bunch of cartridges, and other beginner things every cricut-er needs!
I'm planning on giving her 2 cartridges... she has a son and a daughter.. Just something to keep in mind.. :)

Now I have a problem! I ordered some for myself too.. and am stuck as to which ones to give her, and which ones to keep! I bought 5 cartridges during an online black Friday sale...
Wrap it up
Hello Kitty greetings
Storybook
Straight from the Nest
and Winter Frolic.

Thanks Bunches

Cricut Class!

2010-12-01T18:08:00.002-06:00

Happy Wednesday everyone! I had the honour of being asked to teach a cricut class at my local university, and of course I said yes!
I had to present a few projects I had made over time, because a lot of the class members have never even heard of a cricut, nevermind seen what it can do! so… I went in expecting the unexpected… and when we got started, and had a class of about 17-20 people and 6 cricut machines, we began.
We began the class by talking about the usage policies and rules for using the machine (the university purchased one so that students and staff could use it – plus about 20 cartridges and a gypsy!)
we then went over the buttons and their uses. What each of the basic feautres was.
The class started off with all the students a tad overwhelmed.. who wouldn’t be when you haven’t done any research on it before using it (lol – i think i watched about 200 videos about the cricut before i bought mine)
after the first initial reaction to all the buttons, the students started getting the hang of it, and created projects on their own! I was so proud of all my lil students!

Humane Society Window Display!!

2010-12-01T16:51:00.001-06:00

Hello everyone!

I was asked by my University to do a window display as a donation to Our local humane society! Its a start, even though I’m going to be adding a few more design elements once it is put up on the window, and for inside of the building to honour the people who donate money or volunteer their time.

Here is what Me and One of the fabulous women I work with (Terralynn) came up with!

Fabulous Friday

2010-11-25T23:59:00.002-06:00

Hello Everyone!! Its that time again! - FABULOUS FRIDAY -

Now, Allow me to introduce Susan Bermudez as my guest designer this week!

Thank you so much for the opportunity to share some Holiday Cheer. My name is Susan Bermudez and I reside over at Susana's Scrappin' Corner (http://susanascorner.blogspot.com/)

I share my life with my wonderful husband, Alex, and our children Melissa, Alex Jr and David. Our little dog Tina also shares our home and hearts.

We have entered my favorite holiday season and I think it is going to be a scrappingly good one! I could not help but break out the scraps with friends and come up with these cards to share with you. Many of the products I used are from Stampin' Up. A huge shout out to my dear friend, Julie, who shares her time, talents and supplies with us monthly! I make all my cards standard size (4.5 x 5.25) because it easy to find or make envelopes. So, crank up the holiday music and Happy Scrappin'

Gold Star Card:

To make this card, I used a scrap of red paper (1 1/2" x 5 1/2") that was punched with a ribbon punch and green plaid on top. Put a few gold stars and voila! The green cards was stamped with Versamark and the Stampin Up Delightful Decorations stamp set.

Green Plaid Ornament Card:

I just love this Christmas lights paper! It was cut at 1 1/4" x 5 1/4". The card background is Stampin Up's Real Red. I used their Ornament Punch with the Green plaid paper and matted it on white paper. To make it appear that it is hanging, I cut a strip of red card stock 3/8" x 5 1/2". So the ornament did not look too plain, I cut a little piece of ribbon into a bow and used a foam pop dot (dimensional). The background is Versmarked using the Stampin Up Delightful Decorations stamp set

Merry Christmas Tag Card:

Another card that is quick and easy. The tag punch was matted on red paper and trimmed with scissors. As you see the Delightful Decorations stamp set is a favorite of mine. I stamped the Merry Christmas in SU Real Red ink and the circles in Certainly Celery. The 1" Grossgrain ribbon was the perfect divider for the stamped background and the Christmas striped paper (cut 2 3/4" x 5 1/2") I think that the bling on the tag is the perfect touch.

Snowflake Be Merry Card

How simple is this. I have to admit I had a little technical difficulties with the Smooch spritz spray. Less is more! The SU Snowflake punch was used and a small hole punch allowed my to out the crystal brad in the center. I stamped the Be Merry sentiment and used this generic Christmas plaid ribbon with my favorite paper (cut 2 1/2" x 5 1/2")

Snowflake Christmas Braid Card

Last but not least is my other snowflake card. I Versamarked the red card with mini snowflakes, put a half pearl on the on top of the snowflake punched from white card stock. The Christmas braid is generic from a local drugstore chain.

The best part of these cards is that they can be adapted for any holiday or occasion. Change the colors and you can have a Hanukkah card or one for Valentine's Day or even for a birthday or new baby. The possibilities are infinite

Thanks again for sharing this time with me and I wish you and yours a wonderful rest of the year!

Happy Scrappin'

Sue B

Scrappin Group!

2010-11-25T10:34:00.000-06:00

Hello again to all the bloggers out there!
Tonight I went to a friends house where we got to play around, gossip, have fun and MAKE CARDS!
It was a fabulous time! - I was only an hour and a half late for my 'curfew' :p
Here are some of the cute lil creations I was able to come up with...

The red paper on these 2 carsds is a sparkley Red! Looks so nice against the white frame!

Fabulous Friday

2010-11-19T17:21:00.000-06:00

Here we go again!
Hello all you happy scrappers!
Allow me to introduce my Fabulous Friday Featured Designer...

Jess From http://scrappyjess.blogspot.com/

Holly, Thank you so much for hosting me for your Fabulous Friday event. I had a lot of fun preparing this card and video for you!

Hi everyone! I'm so honored that Holly chose me for a Fabulous Friday slot! I wanted to show you how quick and easy it is to create fabulous cards using the new Cricut Imagine. I have several Imagine how-to videos available on my blog scrappyjess.blogspot.com.

Recipe:

Snow Angel art cartridge

PTI Kraft cardstock

jute/twine

Glossy Accents

Sentiment- Hero Arts

Tim Holtz distress ink- Vintage Photo

Archival Ink- Coffee

Such a cute project! Thanks so much to Jess for preparing this adorable project!!! and don't forget to visit her blog...http://scrappyjess.blogspot.com/.

Fabulous Friday!

2010-10-29T14:19:00.000-05:00

Hello Happy Bloggy Buddies!
I am back with my first fabulous Friday post after much awaiting!

Allow me to introduce...
BRENDA LEE BURFIEND FROM http://createbyburffrau.blogspot.com/

Hi all

I am so thrilled to tell you this project will be featured on Scrappily Ever After Fabulous Friday. She had made a call out last week and chose me among others. Thank you so much Holly. I hope I don't disappoint you.

For this project you will need a Cricut, SCAL (if you want my cut file leave me a comment with your email addy and I will send it as soon as I can), brown cricut marker, 1 12x12 orangie paper (I used bazzill), 1 12x12 brown paper, 1 12 x12 dark brown paper, 1 6 x 6 light brown paper, a stick (I used one from a tree we had cut down), some raffia, cuttlebug, polka dot cuttlebug folder, glimmer mist (I make my own), acetate, alcohol inks (I used cranberry, silver and lettuce) and an applicator, and a hot glue gun.

I imported the leaves and acorns into my scal by using the trace image feature from some clipart on the web. I am getting better at this LOL. I then cut the leaves out in the orangie paper and drew the innerds with my cricut marker, love how I can do this too.

I gave them a shot of glimmer mist, just to give it a little sparkle.

I then cut the leaves again in a brown paper to outline them a bit. The acorns I cut out using dark and light brown paper.
I embossed the top half of the acorn using my cuttlebug and polka dot folder.

I then cut out the letters in FALL out of acetate. Actually what I used is the packaging plastic. You know the stuff you can't get into when you purchase something LOL It cuts great on my cricut though. I do use the depth of 6, pressure max and multicut it. I suppose I could use my deep cut blade. I use painters tape to tape it to my mat so that it doesn't slide around.

After I cut them out I alcohol inked them with cranberry, a little bit of silver and lettuce. I ran out of the felt pads, but you know what, I made it work with cosmetic pads. LOL I use them to take my makeup off at night and now I have another purpose for them.

I tied some raffia to both sides of the stick to create a hanger. I then tied some more raffia to the leaves and tied that to the stick.

I also hot glued the acorns to the stick and somewhat to the leaves for some added support. I attached the letters to the each leaf with my atg gun.

I know some of the pictures didn't turn out so well, but in all I think this turned out very cute. If you would like the cut file, please leave a comment with your email addy and I will send it as soon as I can.

Remember if you would like the cut file it is in svg. Leave a comment with your email addy like this burffrau @ aol dot com and I will get it to you as soon as I can.

As always, have a great day and god bless.

Thank you again for featuring me and one of my projects. I hope this meets with your standards. If you have any questions, just email me back.
This post will also go up on my blog on Friday at 7 am

Have a great day

Hugs Brenda

Giant thank you to Brenda for creating this Awesome Project for Fabulous Friday!!!
If anyone has any interest in creating a project for future fabulous friday projects, please email me at kricutkween@gmail.com

More Halloween Birthday Invitations!

2010-10-18T02:39:00.001-05:00

Yup, more adorable mini monster birthday invites!!!

Have You Heard!!! So Excited!

2010-10-16T17:37:00.000-05:00

Exciting news about the gypsy!
Buy and register a Gypsy by Cricut by October 31 and receive 6 free cartridges downloaded to your Gypsy – including the exclusive, all-new “Smiley Cards” cartridge (and don’t forget about Gypsy Wanderings and Gypsy font cartridges that come pre-loaded on the machine). It’s a $419 value!
Free cartridges include:
- Smiley Cards (new and exclusive to this promotion)
- Tags, Bags, Boxes and More (not available in retail)
- Christmas ...(not available in retail)
- Blackletter (not available in retail)
- Printing Press (not available in retail)
- Indie Art (not available in retail)

All current Gypsy owners included! Simply register your Gypsy by October 31, 2010 and get access to all downloads. Register at www.cricut.com/gypsy.

Downloads will be available through a special update to your Gypsy starting November 1st.

New Gypsy cartridge downloads are easy! Just connect your Gypsy to your computer and you’ll automatically be prompted how to start. In just a few steps, you’ll be able to download all six cartridges containing thousands of images! And with Gypsy, you’ll have all the cartridge artwork and keypad overlays on your Gypsy screen, so there’s no actual cartridge, handbook, or packaging.

You only have a few weeks. Don’t miss out!!

Yay!! New Stuff and and Award! :D

2010-10-13T15:10:00.000-05:00

So, today I was feeling like I have been working hard enough to treat my self to a couple presents! Today I ordered a Your Story book binder and laminator. i have been wanting one for a while, and it looks pretty cool! (if anyone has any reviews of this machine, please comment.. so I know if I did a good thing by purchasing it! :D

I also purchased the sweet treats cartridge that I have wanted for a long time (24.99 on Oh My Crafts) as well as Happy Hauntings and Rock Princess, which were also 24.99! :D

I also was notified that Carol at Happy Expressions (http://happyexpressions.blogspot.com/) has awarded me with a Sweet blogger Award! :) Yay! I'm now supposed to award it to 5 more bloggers, so If you want me to check out your blog, post your link on my comments! I would love to see new blogs that I have not seen before, and hopefully give you the sweet blogger award too! :D

More Birthday Invitations!

2010-10-11T15:42:00.000-05:00

So, I've been doing some more creating for my son's costume halloween party!!! Here are a few more invitations I made to give out and spook all his friends! :) Hope they like them, and I hope you do too! Cartridge used - Mini Monsters

Sentiment - Printed from my computer

Birthday gift box! :)

2010-10-10T16:43:00.000-05:00

I was going to make a card for my bffs birthday... and since the gift i got her hasnt arrived yet in the mail (A CRICUT EXPRESSION) I decided it would be suitable to make her a box instead! I wanted it to be more personal.. so i cut a frame out of it using my gypsy, and added a picture of us. In the box, i put a picture of a cricut that i had printed out, and added a caption which was - ITS ON ITS WAY!!! - she absolutely loved it! (who wouldn't)

Halloween Costume Party!

2010-10-05T22:04:00.000-05:00

Hello bloggy buddies,
Finally able to update my blog after a way to long of absence! I have been in school, and going through some changes in my life.. so now, its time to get back to my crafty ways! and what better excuse than my sons fifth birthday to bring back my crafting!
I have decided to have his party at a local kids fun play place, and because his birthday is in october, why not have a costume party!!! Here are the start of the halloween invitations I have created.. there are more to come! this is just a taste of the fun!
Hope you like em!

Cartridges used - Mini monsters
Sentiment - printed on my computer

A Feature! :)

2010-08-21T17:44:00.000-05:00

Hello once again blogging friends! I'm so sorry that I have been away, just been extremely busy with life and a few changes...

but on a more positive note.. I am back and extremely ready to get all of my scrap stuff out once again! :D

I just wanted to share the link to the Fantabulous Cricut website, so if you would like to see one of my creations that was featured on their site...

Click Here!

So excited to be shared on this blog! I hope you will check it out! :D

Cuts Swap!

2010-08-06T15:23:00.000-05:00

Hello again friends!

I had a post up a couple weeks ago looking to see the interest in having a Cricut Cuts swap - which means, you will be given a random partner, and exchange emails - then trade cuts from cartridges you don't have in which your partner does have! :)

sound like fun?

If you would like to participate in this, please comment with your EMAIL ADDRESS so I have a way to get ahold of you. This is going to be tons of fun!

Thanks Bunches!

Fabulous Friday!

2010-08-06T14:17:00.001-05:00

Hello Bloggers!

Welcome once again to Fabulous Friday!

Today's guest designer is going to be...

Lauren Davila

You can visit Lauren's Blog at laurenscraps.blogspot.com

Lauren Created this wonderful project!

Supplies:

2 12 x 12 peices cardstock - colored/patterned on both sides.

Ribbon, brads or any bling you would like.

Adhesive - ATG gun, mono-adhesive, Zip Dry, etc.

Scor pal or anything to score with.

Scissors or paper cutter.

Step 1 – Score 12 x 12 sheet of cardstock at 4 inches on every side. Double sided paper works best since you will see both sides.

Step 2 – Cut top and bottom at both folds. Fold remaining uncut score lines.

Step 3, 4 and 5– Fold in middle flap, bring outside flaps in and meet at corner. You will need to use adhesive to hold the two flaps together. I used a simple glue runner. Monoadhesive or paper glue such as Zip Dry will work just as well. Now you can glue down the middle flap to the two outside flaps. Repeat with other side.

Step 6, 7, 8 – Cut a strip of same colored cardstock at 1 ¼ x 12. This will be your handle. Add ribbon or any decorative item you like. Next Punch holes – any size into your 1 ¼ x 12 inch strip, as well as your box. You will want to glue these together and then punch the whole so everything is perfectly lined up. I used embroidery floss to tie through the holes. This will help to ensure that your handle does not come off.

Now comes the fun part – you can decorate however you like. I kept mine very simple so you can get the concept of the box. For my decoration I used my Gypsy and Cricut Cartridge Home Accents. I cut it at 4 inches and used Zip Dry to glue it on.

You can add anything you like in these. They are perfect for baby/wedding showers, birthday party favors or just to stop by to see a friend with some cookies!!

Enjoy!

Thanks so much Lauren for creating this fabulous project! I am so going to have to make these for my wind up at work next week! :) A great way to say thank you for everything~

If you are interested in creating a project for Fabulous Friday - Please send me an email to kricutkween@gmail.com

Winner of Joy's Life Stamps!

2010-08-02T16:32:00.000-05:00

Hello again bloggers! A winner has been selected by random.org, and here she is...

Anonymous said...

Love it!!!!!!!! That bear hug is so cute!!!!!

(Not sure what your name is..) BUT YOU'RE THE WINNER! :)
I have your e-mail address, and will be contacting you right away! :)

Enjoy your Joy's life Stamps...

And remember, if you didn't win, and want to purchase these stamps, just visit....

http://joyslife.com/joys-life-products/

Fabulous Monday! (Friday Edit)...

2010-08-02T16:21:00.000-05:00

Welcome to Fabulous Monday!!

Huge apologies to Jenny from Crazy about cricut (crazyaboutcricut.blogspot.com) on Friday's Post. I had started my post, and put it on a schedued post, and then got caught up with all my packing to go away camping for the long weekend... Which was so much fun, but once I got back into cell phone range.. I felt super horrible for the post going so wrong. :(
So Here is the real post for Jenny! :)

Give it up for Jenny Johnson

When watching this video, I was like "oh my goodness, this is the cutest idea ever!" Huge thanks to Jenny for making this adorable dino card, and I'm so glad I had the opportunity to feature her on my blog!!!

be sure to visit Jenny over at http://www.crazyaboutcricut.blogspot.com/ and check out all of her awesome projects!

Thanks bunches to Jenny for the awesome Job, and I will see you again soon! :)

Fabulous Friday - Week 3

2010-07-30T12:52:00.000-05:00

Welcome to Week 3 of Fabulous Friday!!

Today's Guest Feature is........

JENNY JOHNSON!

Here is what Jenny has created to share with all of you! :)

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Day 3 Joy's Life.com Give-A-Way

2010-07-27T23:06:00.001-05:00

Have You Heard!!!

Joyslife.com is having a 5 day give-a-way celebration on her website! Thats right! 5 DAYS!

How wonderful is that!

These stamps can go with many many many cartridges, and be used in a variety of ways!

Oh, Whats that? You want a chance to win these awesome stamps?

Well, Thanks to Joy, and her awesome 5 day give-a-way extravaganza, you Can!

Just leave a comment on this post, and you will be entered to win a set of Joy`s Lots of Pun Stamps!

So, to kick off day 3 of the giveaway celebration, I did a project using Joy`s Awesome `Lots of Pun`stamps!

Here it is!

Cartridges Used - Once upon a princess, Create a critter

Hope you like this little card I created! Hers is more info about Joy`s Lots of Pun stamps! :)

http://joyslife.com/joys-life-products/

Click the link above to be re-directed to Joy`s site to check out her stamps and other awesome products! These stamps ship 1st Class in the US and Internationally or Priority Mail in your post. Be sure to leave a comment with an e-mail address so I have a way to get a hold of you if your the lucky winner! :)Happy Scrapping!

Cricut Cuts Swap

2010-07-24T14:01:00.000-05:00

Hello Scrapping friends...
I was contacted by a friend on facebook who is interested in doing a cricut cuts swap - which means - you could send me your address, I would mix them up, and exchange addresses between you and a partner, then you could send about 10 cuts from the cartridges you have (that your partner does not have) to an assigned partner, and they would send you 10 cuts from a cart you don't have... Its a great way to get new cuts and different paper designs than something you would normally have. :)
Anyone interested?
Just leave me a comment if you are interested, with your email address, and I will get it all set up. :)

Throwback Thursday Challenge Card

2010-07-24T01:11:00.000-05:00

It's Challenge Time! I love a good challenge...
I just seen on Emma's blog that shes having a challenge that consisted of the celebrations cartridge.. and I just ordered and got this one in.. so I decided it was perfect! :)
I created a birthday card for a little girl turning five.. ( I don't know who I will give it to yet... but my son will be going to kindergarten, and we know a few kids who have birthdays coming up ;)

Here it is...

Fabulous Frinday!!! - Week 2

2010-07-22T23:17:00.000-05:00

Welcome to Week 2 of Fabulous Friday!

Today I'm going to be featuring the wonderful Lori West from http://thepaisleyturtle.blogspot.com

What to do:

Take 3 or 4 paper towels and fold them into a square to make an "ink pad"

Lay the paper towels in a plastic or glass container and then pour household bleach into the container lightly covering the paper towels.

Take any stamp and "ink" it up with the bleach "ink pad" and then stamp onto colored cardstock.

Different brands of cardstock do completely different things when stamped with bleach. The cardstock I used today was just some from my stash and when i stamped the green cardstock it left a blue image, but when I stamped praying for you onto the brown cardstock it did left a light brown image. Just lovely!!!

Card is 4 1/4" x 5 1/2". Green cardstock was cut at 5" x 3 1/2". Flower was cut from Don Juan at 3".

Supplies Used:

Plastic Container (unused storage container in my stash)

Paper Towels (cheap is fine, use WHITE ONLY)

Household bleach (name brand or generic will work)

Script Rubber Stamp (Unknown)

Praying for you Stamp (Stampin' Up)
Word Window Punch (Stampin' Up)
Brown Ruffle Ribbon (Hobby Lobby)

Don Juan Cricut Cartridge (flower)

Green & Blue Cardstock (from my stash)

Brown Cardstock by Paper Studio

I Just wanted to send a huge shout out to Lori for sending in such an amazing project! I can't wait to try this technique! :)

If anyone else is interested in being featured on a Fabulous Friday project/tutorial, please send me and email to kricutkween@gmail.com

With Sympathy Card

2010-07-22T17:59:00.000-05:00

Hey bloggers!
I'm part of a cricut card exchange group on facebook, and the theme this month was sympathy/get well soon! I just wanted to quickly share the card I created for this type of event...
I cut the angel from Everyday Paper dolls, and cut the wings from my gypsy Wanderings cart (that came with the gypsy). I used ink to ink the sides of the angel's dress and the tips of her wings. The sentiment is from the my pink stamper Everyday occasions stamp set. Here she is! ;)

Princess Birthday

2010-07-20T00:03:00.000-05:00

Hello Friends!
Sorry I've been MIA for a few days... I had a soft ball tournament out of town, and just got back yesterday.. and boy was I pooped out!

A friend had called me and asked me to do a princess card for a 2 year birthday girl! :) So, since I just got my new once upon a princess cartridge in, I said - Definately!

So Here she is! I used -
Paper - all from scraps,
princess is from page 25 on once upon a princess cartridge
Stamp is from My Pink Stamper Everyday Occasions

I have ordered the princess face stamps from Peachy Keen Stamps, but they aren't here yet.. so I will need to just be patient a little longer.. :(

Hope you like this little cutie! I added pop dots to the princess, and some bling in areas that needed to be blingy! :)

What would you like to see next?

2010-07-16T14:33:00.005-05:00

Welcome to Fabulous Friday!

2010-07-16T01:52:00.000-05:00

Hello Bloggers

For those of you who don't know, I'm starting a new segment on Scrappily Ever After... Called 'Fabulous Friday' which will feature a new person every week that makes cool things! I will invite them to be a special guest on my blog, and each one will share a tutorial on a certain craft or creation that they have made especially for this occasion!

Sound Exciting?

So, Lets get started!

Now, without further ado, Here is my first fabulous Guest

Karyn Watton!

Karyn Made a fabulous stationary box! Here is how you create this awesome project!

What you'll need:
1 sheet of patterned paper (for lid, address book, stamp and envelope)
2 sheets coordinating card stock (box)
Pen
Lined Paper (address book)

5 sheets patterned paper (for cards, notes and tags)
2 sheets of Card stock

What You Do:
Step 1 - Score a piece of coordinating 12x12 card stock at 5" and 7"
Rotate cardstock clockwise, and score once again at 3" and 9".
Step 2 - Cut the sides to the score lines. Fold these cut pieces into the center and glue down for extra support (this makes the bottom of your card box)
Step 3 - Cut 1 3/4" off each side of the top panels only. Score the bottom panel at 1" and 11".

Step 4 - Cut a piece of coordinating card stock at 8 1/2" x 4 1/4". Score both short sides and one of the long sides at 1 1/4". Trim corners and apply double sided tape to scored section. Fold up the top of your card box and attach this piece to the box to form a holder for your cards.

Step 5 - Notes and Tag holders - Cut coordinating Card stock at 51/2"x2" and another piece at 4 1/2"x2". Score both pieces at 1/2" and 1" from each end. Apply glue or other double sided tape to outer pieces and attach to top of card box.

Step 6 - Address book - to make the address book, cut some lined paper into 3 1/2"x 6". You can use as many pieces as you would like. I used about 10. Cut a piece of patterned paper 6 1/2"x 3 3/4"
Score at 3 1/4" x 3 3/4". Fold in half, insert your lined paper. Punch 2 holes and insert brads to hold it all together. Attach address book to the bottom half of your card box leaving enough room for your pen.

Step 7 - Stamp Envelope - cut a piece of patterned paper 2" x 3". Score at
1/2" on both short sides and one long side. Trim corners, fold scored pieces under and glue down becide address book.
Step 8 - Pen Holder - Cut a piece of cardstock at 2" x 1 1/2". Wrap loosely around you pen making a loop. Center your pen where you would like it, then attach loop to
stationary box.

Step 9 - Box Lid - Cut a piece of patterned paper 10 1/8" x 6 1/8". Score at 2" on all sides. Trim corners and fold ends up to form the lid. Embellish your lid as desired. **note attaching a coordinating strip of cardstock or ribbon around your lid will give it extra support.**

What a fun project this is to make! Instuctions are so simple to follow, and its a super cute idea! Here is the one that I made using Karyn's instructions...

I didn't create my cards or tags yet, because I want to put a good effort into it! Tomorrow!
I would love to thank Karyn soo much for the wonderful photos instructions on how to create this cute project!

Check out her facebook pages Here, and Here

Thank You Karyn for your hard work and the fun project!!! :D

If you would like the opportunity to be featured on my Fabulous Friday posts, please send me an email! :) kricutkween@gmail.com

National Picnic Day Blog Hop Winner!!

2010-07-12T01:35:00.000-05:00

So The winner of the National Picnic Day Blog Hop is...

Drumroll please....

........

Anita Cannon (who said)

So cute--thanks for sharing.

Anita - I have your e-mail address and will be contacting you right away! :)

Thanks everyone for participating, and I'm so glad to have had the chance to play along in this awesome blog hop!

See you soon!!

<3 Holly

Something New?

2010-07-11T20:26:00.000-05:00

Hello Happy Scrappers...

I know that in this big wide world, there are So Many people out there that have blogs and make great and amazing things! I wanted to start a new Segment called 'Fabulous Friday'. What it is, is I will be contacting people that do amazing projects, and ask them If they would be willing to make me something to showcase on the Friday of that week!
Ever Friday will be a different creator, and a different theme, design, or project. I'm hoping that by doing this I will broaden my creative focus, and learn more about the artistic and scrappy world around me! :)
If you would like to participate in this new adventure, please send me an email to kricutkween@gmail.com and I will get back to you :)

Now, for a project...

This is a card I created using a toy box that my son had.. I made 2 templates.. the first one is the outline of the 'transformer dude' and the second one I made, I cut out all of the little facial features, then glued them together. :) Definitely makes me appreciate my cricut that much more!!
I made this card for a birthday party my friend is attending...
she Loves it! Wahoo!

A Blog Award?? Yay!!

2010-07-11T16:33:00.001-05:00

Please Click HERE if you are looking for the Blog Hop

Well, I just got an email from NDI's Projects Blog, and she has told me that she awarded me with 2 awards! These are my first blog awards, so i'm pretty excited and thankful that Nancy likes my blog enough to award me with such a wonderful set of awards :)
Here is Nancy's Blog -http://ndi06.blogspot.com/ so stop by her blog to see some of her wonderful projects! :) Her work is truely adorable, and has now inspired some new projects in my brain.. :)

Now, Here comes the good part! - I get to award these awesome awards to 10 people that inspire me to create the things that I do...Here we go.. (in no particular order)1. http://paperscissorsscrap.blogspot.com/2. http://melissa-moecreations.blogspot.com/2010/07/color-throwdown-100.html3. http://www.erinleecreative.com/4. http://scrappin5littlecupcakes.blogspot.com/5. http://mommakcrafts.blogspot.com/6. http://craftingcricutmom.blogspot.com/7. http://svioratomora.blogspot.com/ 8. http://recycled-genius.blogspot.com/9. http://kraftieguru.blogspot.com/ 10. http://ikolinda-scrappinmomma.blogspot.com/
These are the 10 blogs I have chosen! They are all super super cute, and I wanted to share the love with people that inspire me! :) Thanks so much for stopping by, and I hope that you will continue to enjoy my work :)<3 Holly
I also wanted to post my new button, so if anyone would like to put it on their blog, I would be thrilled - If you do, just leave me a comment letting me know, and I will gladly put your button or link on my blog as well!:)

July 10th National Picnic Day Blog Hop!!! :)

2010-07-10T03:36:00.004-05:00

Happy National Picnic Day to Everyone!

For those of you who don't know me, I'm Holly! I've been scrapping for about a year, and got my cricut about 4 months ago...

Welcome to the National Picnic Day Blog Hop!

Here is the Blog Hop order...

Sarah www.pinkcricut.com

Christie at Creations by Christie http://creationsbychristie.blogspot.com/

Holly at Scrappily Ever After http://kricutkween.blogspot.com/

Abbie at Cricut me That www.cricutmethat.blogspot.com

Melanie at Scrappy Mel www.scrappymel.blogspot.com

Alex at You Had me at Craft http://www.youhadmeatcraft.com/

Michelle at Scrappin' with my Bug www.Scrappinwithmybug.com

Kim at Kreative Krafts http://www.mykreativekrafts.com/

Candace at Paper Crafts by Candace http://www.scrapadoodledee.blogspot.com/

Jenny at Crazy About Cricut www.crazyaboutcricut.blogspot.com

So, You should be arriving here from Christie's Blog, if not you may want to hop back to Sarah's blog because everyone who hops to all the blogs, becomes a follower and comments on our posts will be entered to win a CRICUT CARTRIDGE!!! The cartridge is the new H20 cartridge, it was donated by Memory Miser. So check them out for more great stuff!!! :)

Now, on to my projects...

This first card was inspired by a 'teddy bear picnic' theme.

I used the bears from Create a Critter.

The milk, carrots and cupcake are also from create a critter.

The blanket - I crated this just by weaving both white and red card stock together,

and the paper is from both my scrap collection and the live of the party paper stack.

So, Here it is.. Teddy Bear Picnic Card...

For my second Card,

I wanted to make a family picnic invitation :)

Here is my cute card for this occasion..

I used...

cardstock - Cricut Rainbow

Ribbon - swiss dot by Ribbon Offray

Cartridge - Create a Critter (kite and trees)

and printed 'family picnic' image

Now for the fun stuff!

the givaway??

so this is what I'm giving away...

- purple buttons

- Die Cuts (beach/picnic theme)

- Butterfly embellishments

- flower embellsihments

-sweetheart boarder

-Chipboard buttons

So, what do you have to do to win these awesome prizes?

1. be sure that you a re a follower

2. Leave a comment on this post

* Please note, in order to be entered to win the H20 cartridge from Memory Meiser, you have to leave a comment on all the blogs, and be a follower of all the blogs.. :)

so happy to have been a part of this blog hop! Now, head on over to Abbie at Cricut me That and Enjoy the rest of the blog hop!! :)

Also, If you want to add me on facebook, I'd be thrilled to have you!!! Click HERE or, check out my fan page HERE

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National Picnic Day Blog Hop! :)

2010-07-07T00:27:00.000-05:00

July 10th Picnic Blog Hop

Join us on National Picnic Day, for a picnic themed blog hop!

Start at www.pinkcricut.com, and hop your way to 9 other blogs by 9 other fabulous women! :)

Hop to be learn, Hop to be inspired, Hop to Win!

And, guess what?? We will be having lots of Blog Candy for Dessert, including a cricut cartridge!

Blogs that will be on the trail:
Creations by Christie

Scrappily Ever After

Cricut me That

Scrappy Mel

You Had me at Craft

Scrappin' with my Bug

Kreative Krafts

Paper Crafts by Candace

Crazy About Cricut

Pawsitively Purrfect!

2010-07-06T09:00:00.003-05:00

Hello Everyone!

Welcome back to Scrappily Ever After...

Today I'm being featured on Joyslife.com as a demonstrator of her new 'lots of pun' Stamp sets!

I used my pawsitively purrfect stamp to feature this cute little black cat, and here is what I have come up with! :)

Thanks so much for looking , and I hope you enjoy it! :)

Visit Joy's Website HERE - or Buy her 'lots of pun stamps HERE

Canada Day Blog Hop Winner!

2010-07-05T00:42:00.001-05:00

Hello once again scrappin Friends!

I just wanted to announce the winner of the Canada Day Blog hop! :)

Drum roll please....

....

And the winner is....

Dina (who said...)

too cute...love the layout and canada too :D

Congrats Dina! You have one week to contact me with your email address and mailing information:) Yay!

You can contact me at kricutkween@gmail.com

Thanks to all who played along! I had a blast! :)

Yummy!

2010-07-03T16:40:00.004-05:00

Happy Saturday Friends!
I was looking for a challenge today, since I sometimes need that little bit of an idea for inspiration, and so I found the challenge over at cricut me that, and its a summer fruit challenge.
This is what I came up with...

Paper - Paperbilities smitten stack

Watermelon - Stretch your Imagination

Stamp - Yummy - Simply Sweet Occasions (MPS)

My Pink Stamper Color Challenge

2010-07-02T00:17:00.001-05:00

Hello Everyone!
I just finished a project that Robyn at My Pink Stamper has on her blog - which is a colour challenge! :)
The colours needed to be used were Pink, Brown, Green and Orange! - And what a challenge it was..I played with this scheme for about 20 minutes before I decided what I wanted to do...
I used my create a critter cartridge once again for this card..
I think it turned out pretty good! :)

Hope you Like it!

Canada Day Blog Hop!

2010-06-30T23:31:00.004-05:00

Hello to all my friends,

Welcome to the Canada day blog hop! If you are new to this blog, or have been here before, I would just like to say welcome! :) If you are arriving here from Tracey's Blog www.thecroppingcanuck.blogspot.com, you are in the right place! :) If this is your first stop, then hop on over to Heather at www.princesspaperprojects.blogspot.com to be sure that you catch all of the blogs in this blog hop :)

I sure hope you like these projects! It was super fun to make them.

Hope you like these Canadian Projects!! :)

I am having a surprise giveaway that I will draw on July 4th, all you have to do is
a. Leave a comment on this post
b. be sure that you are a follower.
*dont worry, its not something Canada related, It is a Gift Certificate for 40$ From CSN, and they have over 200 Stores, so you are sure to find somehting that you like, whether it is a new Dining room Set, or something else wonderful! :)
Thats it!
Happy Canada Day to everyone! :) Canadian or not!
Hope you take part! Now, you can hop on over to Kate's blog www.smallbitsofpaper.blogspot.com and enjoy the rest of the hop! :)

1. Heather www.princesspaperprojects.blogspot.com

2. Nicole www.canadiannickelscrapn.blogspot.com

3. Tracey www.thecroppingcanuck.blogspot.com

4. Holly www.kricutkween.blogspot.com - That's me.

5. Kate www.smallbitsofpaper.blogspot.com

6. Kerry www.mommakcrafts.blogspot.com

7. Amanda www.bellascraftycreations.blogspot.com

Happy Birthday - With a Cherry On Top

2010-06-29T00:14:00.002-05:00

Hello Everyone! :)
I decided that I'm feeling alive enough to make another card today... and I went over to the Peachy Keen Stamps Challenge blog, and seen a layout that looked really cute, so I decided to make it. I always like to find inspiration for layouts on challenge blogs because it really gives my brain a good template to follow, and allows the creativity to flow without so many speedbumps.. hehe.

Here is what the sketch looked like,

And, here is what I came up with to match this layout :)

Congratulations Grad!

2010-06-28T21:54:00.001-05:00

Hello Friends,
Here is my girly spin on a graduation card. I didn't want to do school colors or anything like that, because lets face it.. Girls like pink (most anyway)
Here is what I made for her... Hopefully she doesn't see this before I get a chance to give it to her :P

Recipe for this Cute Card:

K - Gypsy Font

Scallops - Gypsy Font

Paper - Paperbilities - Smitten Stack

We Love Pablo!

2010-06-28T00:21:00.001-05:00

Dear Scrappin' Friends...
I'm in such a scrapbooking mood today :)
I've been going through so many cute pictures of my Son Alex, and I found these ones of him with Pablo from the Backyardigans.. He loved that cartoon when he was younger... he still likes it, but mostly watches it if the littler kids want to watch it ;)
Here is Alex with his 2 Pablo stuffies... You can see him sitting with both of them.. (so adorable)

Isn't he just the sweetest thing?

Items Used:

ATG Adhesive

Plantin Schoolbook - Heart & Lettering

Printed Image of Pablo

Pattern Paper from Smitten Stack by Paperbilities

Mmm... Candy Apples!

2010-06-27T21:00:00.001-05:00

Hello to all my friends!

I'm slowly trying to scrapbook all the memories captured by camera that I have printed off, since I'm finally in my groove with scrapbooking after 41/2 years of my son's life... and I found these ones that I wanted to put in his scrapbook. :)
This was my Son Alex after a fair we had in town in May of 2007. He got ahold of that candy apple, and boy did he go to town! :)
Here is the carnival-y candy apple layout that I made for this cute occasion...

Apples - Create a Critter

Font - Plantin Schoolbook

The colors are kind of distorted because of the camera... :( the 'candy apples' is actually a light green paper...

Hope you Like it! :)

--Challenges Entered: My Creative Time Throwback Thursday

Giveaway Anyone? The details start here!

2010-06-26T15:49:00.001-05:00

Sooo,
Here I am, in a mess of construction. My kitchen is torn apart, my living room is at least now dry-walled... and my dining room isn't even started yet! I So Cant wait to get a new Dining Room Set! Since I know everyone out there Loves a good givaway, I just thought I would let you know that i'm going to be in an upcoming Blog Hop on July 1st, and I thought that I would offer up a fabulous prize in which you could use to make your home much more beautiful than mine ;)

So Stop back on July first for more details on the prize and Even check out a few awesome projects! :)

Thanks for Stopping By,
<3 Holly

Yay, New Cartrdges!

2010-06-26T12:09:00.001-05:00

So, To my surprise, Customcrops.com is having yet another sale! yay! so I ordered 3 cartridges from them, Celebrations for 22.99, Zooballoo for 24.99 and Locker Talk for 22.99! :) I then found on facebook that someone was selling their Tags,Bags Boxes and More for 30$ (its so expensive on ebay right now, because its discontinued) so I snatched it up immediately! :) Super excited to receive these awesome cartridges! Cannot Wait!

Blog Hop Anyone?

2010-06-25T15:34:00.001-05:00

Once Again Hello,
I'm in a blogging mood now! :)
So, I have been invited to participate in another blog hop everyone!This is one that is Hosted by Heather at princesspaperprojects.blogspot.com so excited to be a part of this! It is going to take place on July 1st (CANADA DAY) which is also the theme for our blog hop! Start first at Heather's blog, and hop to all the blogs... Who knows.. Maybe there will be givaways ;)
Hope to see lots of friends hopping from one blog to another and make this blog hop a super fun and exciting success! :)
thanks for stopping by!
<3 Holly

June Card Exchange

2010-06-25T15:21:00.000-05:00

Hey Friends,
I am a part of a Cricut Card Exchange Group, and I wanted to share the Card that I made to send out for the June Card Exchange! :)
Here it is! - it was a bug/garden theme...
<3 Holly

Much Better!

2010-06-25T15:14:00.001-05:00

Hello Bloggers,
I'm feeling better already with the organization I have accomplished...
so, to celebrate, here is a cute card I made for Momo's spots and dots challenge! :)
I decided not to add a sentiment, because I'm not sure what I want on here yet.. so I will add one once I decide to use it! :)
Here he is!
Hope you Like it!

I made this card on create a critter, both the bear and the kite were cut out from that cartridge! :)
<3 Holly

Need for Organization!

2010-06-25T12:40:00.000-05:00

Hello Bloggers,
I'm sorry for the lack of posting. Today I'm on a rampage. A rampage to ORGANIZE MY LIFE! Financially, and clutter wise. I hate having so much junk in my house that I haven't used in years.. (since I moved in..) who needs that? Not me, so, today I'm on a mission to rid myself of all the things I don't need anymore. I'm going to hold a Yard Sale, and hopefully earn a few extra bucks to secure my University fund for this coming school year. I so long to be a teacher, I love it so much.. but right now I need to focus on my home and my finances so my teaching dream can become a reality! You know how that goes. don't worry, I'm not selling any of my crafting supplies! that is my prized possessions! :P
Any organizing tips out there would be muchly appreciated! :)
I will craft again tonight.. for some reason, after I clean or orgainize anything, I feel creatively inspired! ;)
Lots of Luv,
Holly

Link Your Blog

2010-06-22T00:54:00.001-05:00

60 Second Tutorials - Lock Aspect Ratio

2010-06-21T22:35:00.000-05:00

Hello friends! :)
I am really liking these 60 second gypsy tutorials! they are quick to make, and I feel like they are helping me to learn all the features of my gypsy that I don't know about already! :) Here is a Lock Aspect Ratio tutorial for you.. Please let me know if there is something that is not clear! :)
Thanks so much for stopping by,
<3 Holly

I luv You Cupcake!

2010-06-21T15:19:00.002-05:00

Happy Monday to all my bloggy friends!

So, Lately I have been having a few friends 'order' cards from me. My one close friend Melissa wanted to make a card for her boyfriend, in which had a cupcake and a muffin on it.. (their nick-names for eachother)... so, This is what I came up with.. :) I used the Cupcake from create a critter, and then I wondered how I could make a muffin, since I don't have any carts with muffins on them.. so.. I decided to use the cupcake liner from create a critter, and improvise with the top. I cut this out as a circle, then lined it up with my gypsy to cut the face out! A trick that I like to use... I will be making a 60 Second tutorial on how to do that!
have a super awesome day!
Hope you like it!
<3 Holly

<3 Holly

Oh Happy Day.. ;)

2010-06-21T13:08:00.002-05:00

Hey bloggers,
I'm Back! Had a long week of planning and getting ideas for my summer camp program done! wowzers was that a task! then I had company for the weekend... my bff from out of town Candice, so that was a lot of fun! I miss her already! :)
SO, After getting Joy's stamps in the mail, I was trying to think of what I could create with them that was super cute, and a little different! This is my first 'lots of pun' Card! :) Hope you like it! ;)

Joy’s Life Lots of Pun “Ssss…weet” Stamp
Card Size – 5 ½ “ x 5 ½”
Provo – craft Rainbow Card stock
Pattern Paper – Paperbilities Smitten stack
Create a critter Cartridge – cupcake and snake
Gypsy (to hide the cupcake eyes and create my layout)

Check out Joy's Website Here.... Joyslife.com

Which Cartridge should I Give away?
	Straight from the nest
	Hello Kitty Greetings
	Wrap it Up
	Storybook
	Winter Frolic

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