CardzTV Go-to Galz Linky Party "Winter Wonderland"

Happy December! (Where did this year go?) Winter is just around the corner, can you believe it? Although I really don't want to see any snow any time too soon, that's what our challenge at CardzTV is all about…"Winter Wonderland!" Challenges last 2 weeks and Mary will give away a set of stamps to the winner. 

I made a card:

Finished Card: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

Materials:

Cardstock: White, Green and Red

Dearie Dolls Digital Image "Let It Snow!"

Spectrum Noir Markers

CardzTV with Mary Clear Stamps Christmas Joy, "JOY"

Sizzix Embossing Folder "Snowflakes"

Gold Pigment Ink

Black Pigment Ink

Extra Fine Glitter

Mounting Tape

The falling snow and the snow on the ground is glittered. The base white card is embossed. The image is single mounted. The edges of the image have black pigment ink on them. The sentiment "JOY" is stamped with gold pigment ink, then colored in with markers.

Hope you like this card. I think it turned out cute. 

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Baby Shower Favors and Card

Good morning. 

I thought I would share with you some favors that I made for a baby shower.  The theme was elephants and giraffe's (can you tell it's a boy? lol). Her colors were blue and orange-yellow. This is what I came up with:

(I hope you can see the embossing on the side). 

They are all different:

The gift inside is shower gel and a shower pouf…get it? for a "shower"? lol (I thought it was cute). And I also found 30 (that's how many I made) different types of shower gels!

I made a matching card:

It's says "Congratulations!" inside.

And when I was out getting gift wrap, I found these two shaker rattles:

I thought that they went so well with the theme…lol.

Hope you liked the favors. 

Thanks for stopping by. Please leave me a comment, I would love to know what you think.

Have a great rest of the day.

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CardzTV Go-to Galz Linky Party

It's another challenge here at CardzTV Go-to Galz Linky Party and we are celebrating "Happy Harvest" (Create a project for Fall or Thanksgiving). The challenge will last 2 weeks and the winner will receive (their choice) one of Mary's wonderful stamp sets. (And believe me, you will have a hard time deciding which one to pick…there are so many terrific sets).

I decided to make a card for Thanksgiving:

Finished Card: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

Materials:

Cardstock: White, Green, Yellow, Orange and Brown

Dearie Dolls Digital Image

CardzTV with Mary Clear Stamps Going In Circles, "Happy Thanksgiving"

Martha Stewart Glitter: Florentine Gold, Copper and Cinnabar

Mounting Tape

Orange Pigment Ink

Gold Brad

The image is single mounted and the sentiment is double mounted. I don't usually do this, but I used a pre-colored image. I "blinged" it up with some glitter. 

I can't believe that it's November and in about 2 weeks it will be Thanksgiving. I will be hosting it this year. How about you? We will have all the favorites…turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, candied sweet potatoes, vegetables, cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie. Oh, it's making me hungry just thinking about it. Yum! 

The next Linky party challenge will be in December so don't forget to check back to see what we have planned. In the meantime, join this challenge and maybe you will win one of Mary's stamp sets. Good luck!

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Wishing you a 

happy 

halloween!

CardzTV Go-to Galz Linky Party "Happy Halloween!"

It's almost Halloween, can you believe it? That's what we are celebrating this week at CardzTV. Our challenge is called (surprise, surprise) "Happy Halloween! (Create a card, layout or 3D project using only black, orange and /or purple).

This is what I came up with:

Approximate size: 4 3/4' x 4 3/4" x 1 1/2"

Materials:

Cardstock: Black and Orange

Silhouette 3D Witches Boot

Sizzix Tag, Crescent Combo (Smallest Tag)

CardzTV with Mary Clear Stamps Happy Days "Happy Halloween!"

Thin Purple Ribbon

Purple Brad

I will be honest with you, I had a hard time putting this together. It took me quite awhile, a few attempts and I'm not 100% happy with it. However.....what are you going to do...I stressed over it way too long! A helpful hint is to lace the boot front tongue before you put it together. (Do you think I tried it the other way first?) lol I used a large eye needle with the ribbon because the holes are very small to go through. 

I filled it with an Autumn Mix of candy corn. 

Don't forget to check out the other designers and their projects. Mary gives away a stamp set to the winner (their choice). Challenge will last 2 weeks. 

Hope you all have a frightfully great Halloween.

Thanks for stopping by. Please leave a comment or the witch in me may just cast a spell on you!

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CardzTV Linky Party Go-to Galz Challenge "Pumpkin Patch"

I know I haven't been around too much lately...life and house projects have gotten the best of me. That happens to us all, huh? 

Here it is in October already...I cannot believe it, can you? Although the weather decided it wanted to give us another taste of summer this past week. My granddaughter even asked if she could go swimming and I had to explain that we had closed the pool. She just wanted to know "Why?" lol

On another subject, we have a great challenge for you at CardzTV. It's called "Pumpkin Patch" (create anything that has to do with pumpkins). Challenge will run for 2 weeks and Mary will be giving away a set of stamps to the winner. She is so generous! And seriously, who wouldn't want to win one of her stamp sets?

When I think of pumpkins, I think of Halloween, Jack-o-lanterns, pumpkin picking, Fall and Thanksgiving (to name just a few...lol). So there are plenty of ways to go with your cards and projects, right? Well this is what I came up with:

Finished Card: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

Materials:

Cardstock: Black, Orange, Green and Patterned

Cricut Cartridge Mini Monsters Jack-o-lantern, page 58 (Base, Layer 1 Base and Layer 1 Shift)

CardzTV with Mary Clear Stamps Fall Fun "Piles of Smiles"

Markers; Green, Brown and White

Googly Eyes (Two Different Sizes, 3 of each)

Mounting Tape

I thought this background paper was perfect! Don't you agree? The sign and the top Jack-o-lantern are single mounted. The next pumpkin down is double mounted. I thought you could use this as a Halloween card or an October birthday...actually a "Thinking of You" or  "Get Well Soon" would work also. 

Since we are talking about pumpkins, I thought I would share a photo of my granddaughter when we (Gianna, her father and myself) went pumpkin picking last weekend.

She is getting so darn big! 

Hope you join the challenge.

Thanks for dropping by!

Please leave a comment. 

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CardzTV Linky Party Go To Galz "Fair Time"

Another great Challenge with the CardzTV Linky Party Go to Galz! It's called "Fair Time" (Any project that has to do with the fair). Challenges run for two weeks and Mary gives away a set of stamps (your choice) to the winner. 

Here is my card:

Finished Card: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

Materials:

Cardstock: White, Blue and Patterned Paper

CardzTV with Mary Clear Stamps "Love in a Jar" Jar and "Be My Valentine" (You're Still The ONE!)

Spectrum Noir Markers

Small Circle Punch

Glossy Accents

Queen and Company Pearls Grass Green

Mounting Tape

When I think of a fair, I think of a County Fair with competitions for Blue Ribbon preserves, pies and farm stock. I thought I would make a some good ole preserves...lol. 

I stamped the jar, then colored it with markers. I applied Glossy Accents and let it dry. I punched the circle and stamped it with "ONE!". I tried to make it look like ribbon around the top, then added the tails. The jar is single mounted and so is the ribbon on the jar. 

Thanks for stopping by. Don't forget to join the fun. Please leave a comment. 

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CardzTV Linky Party Go-to Galz "Jars, Jams and Jellies" Challenge

Here at CardzTV, the Linky Party Go-to Galz Challenge is "Jars, Jams and Jellies". Sounds like fun right? Check out all the design team projects 'cause we really have some talented ladies here. Also don't forget to play. Mary has a set of stamps for the winner. Now who wouldn't want to win one of her stamps sets!!!!

Here is my project:

Finished Tag: 3 1/8" x 4 3/4"

Materials:

Cardstock: White

Creative Hand Digital Image

CardzTV with Mary Clear Stamps Oct 31st, "Halloween Greetings for a Happy Trick or Treating!"

Sizzix Tag, Super Traditional

Spectrum Noir Markers

Smooth Quart Mason Jar

Large Bubble Gum

Raffia

Mounting Tape

This was a fun one to make. I cut the image with the Silhouette Cameo, colored it, added the raffia and single mounted it to the tag. Hope you like it.

I haven't been around a lot lately. So many things going on...painting, painting and more painting. Lost my mojo somewhat also. Anyway, I appreciate it that you have checked in today. Thanks.

Don't forget to play along!  Challenge lasts two weeks. 

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CardzTV Linky Party Go-to Galz "Toasted Marshmallow" Challenge

Here at CardzTV the challenge this week is "Toasted Marshmallow" (use a marshmallow). This is Challenge  #3 for the Linky Go-to Galz. At first I thought of something with campfires and smores, but then I found a cute image and had to use it. 

What do you think?

Finished Card: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

Materials:

Cardstock: White and Green

Bugaboo Digital Image Marshmallow Snowman - Snowball

CardzTV Clear Stamps with Mary Holly Jolly, " Let It Snow!"

Spectrum Noir Markers

Two Different Kinds of Glitter-White and Clear

Now if we toasted these marshmallows, we might have problem, huh? lol Thought it turned out cute. 

Challenge lasts for 2 weeks and Mary will give away a set of stamps to the winner. Good Luck!

Thanks for dropping by. Hope I gave you some inspiration. Please leave a comment. 

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CardzTV Linky Party Go-to Galz "Pop It Up" or "Make It Wiggle" Challenge

Hi there. Welcome to Challenge #2 for the CardzTV Linky  Go-to Galz'. This week you can make whatever you want, as long as you "Pop It Up" or "Make It Wiggle" (use pop-dots or an "Action Wobble"). I actually used both on my project this week.

Check it out:

And from the side (to see the "Action Wobble" and the mounting tape):

Finished Card: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

Materials:

Cardstock: White and Three Patterned Papers

CardzTV Clear Stamps with Mary "This 'n' That", "You Blow Me Away!"

Silhouette Studio Kite Image

"Action Wobble"

Mounting Tape

The kite wiggles back and forth from the "Action Wobble". I used the Silhouette to cut out the kite. clean and simple...just the way I like it. Hope you do too.

Join us for the challenge this week. As usual, Mary will be giving away a stamp set to the winner. Challenge last 2 weeks.

Thanks for dropping by. Please leave me a comment. 

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Cardz TV Linky Party Go-To Galz Sew Much Fun!

Hi everyone! We’re back from our Summer vacation with some new, fun challenges, linky parties, and a new name! We’ve divided our large Cardz TV Design Team into 2 smaller teams, and we’re now Cardz TV Challenge Go-To Galz, and Cardz TV Linky Party Go-To Galz! We’ll be rotating every other week, so each week on Cardz TV, you’ll have a chance to enter our challenge, or link up to our linky party! We’re really excited about this new format, and hope you’ll play along! As always, we’ll use random.org to pick a winner for each linky party, for Cardz TV Stamps and lots of other fun prizes!

The Cardz TV Go-To Galz have been really creative in choosing their linky party themes, SO…are you ready for some fun?

This is what our Cardz TV Linky Party Go-To Galz have come up with for this week:

Linky Party #1 “Sew Much Fun” 

Create a card, layout or craft using real or faux stitching.

You have until noon EST, Thursday, August 15th, to post your name and a link to your creation, using Inlinkz below at Cardz TV. Many of you have asked, and no, you don't have to use Cardz TV Stamps to link up and enter! The link up winner, picked by random.org, will receive a set of Cardz TV Stamps!

Here is my card:

Finished Card: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

Materials:
CardzTV  Stamps Sew Much Fun "You've Got Me In Stitches!"
Cricut Cartridge Create a Critter Bee, page 68 (Base and Layer 1)
Queen and Co Pearls Nightfall, 2 Medium 
Action Wobble

I added some faux stitches on the bee and the green strips. The background paper was just the right match. The bee is on an Action Wobble, however, I can't ever get a photo of it wobbling. 

The awesome Cardz TV Linky Party Go-To Galz have done an amazing job on this link up, and given us some fantastic inspiration! Be sure go by each of their blogs, become a follower, and leave them some comment love! 

Hope you all have fun with this linky party! Good luck everyone...we can't wait to see what you create!

Thanks for stopping by. Please leave me a comment.

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Digi Haven Red, White and Blue Challenge

Hope everyone had a great Fourth of July. That's what we are celebrating here at Digi Haven...the red, white and blue. Challenge runs two weeks. 

Here is my project:

Finished Card: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

Materials:

Cardstock: White, Black and Patterned Paper

Melonheadz Illustrating Digital Image Happy Birthday America

Silhouette Cameo

Spectrum Noir Markers

Nicole Extra Fine Clear Glitter

Mounting Tape

The stars on the cake are glittered.  The image is single mounted. 

We had family over for a bar-b-que. What did you do? Did you get to see any fireworks? I love watching them. Maybe that goes back to when I was a kid...I don't know. 

Thanks for stopping by. Please leave a comment. 

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Happy 4th of July

Wishing everyone a Happy and Safe

4th of July

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Digi Haven Challenge "Flowers"

Flowers are the challenge at Digi Haven this week. Our sponsor is Floppy Latte and the winner will receive a $6.00 gift certificate. The challenge will last 2 weeks.

I made two cards with the same image: 

Finished Cards: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

Materials:

Cardstock: (Top Card)White and Gold

(Bottom Card) White, Vellum and Patterned Paper

Floppy Latte Image Black Eyed Susan Floral

Spectrum Noir Markers

Inkadinkado Clear Stamps Expressions (Top)"You're Simply The Best" and (Bottom) "Thinking of You"

(Top) Queen and Co Rhinestones Sunflower Yellow, 1 Large and 2 Medium

(Bottom) Queen and Co Pearls Lavender, 3 Medium

( Top) Black Pigment

(Bottom) Purple Pigment

On the top card, I printed the image on white cardstock, framed it, added the sentiment and the rhinestones...typical way to make a card. On the bottom card, I printed the image on vellum and colored the back of the image. I added the patterned paper to a white card, folded over the vellum over the card, added the sentiment to the front of the vellum and pearls...just a different way to do it. I like the way both of the cards ended up. What do you think? I always like it how different the same image can turn out with just some different colors.

Thanks for dropping by and please leave a comment. 

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Happy Father's Day

Just a quick post. I wanted to share a card I made for my husband for Father's Day.

Finished Card: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

Materials:

Cardstock: White and Orange

Bugaboo Stamps Construction Worker

Spectrum Noir Markers

CardzTV with Mary Clear Stamps Happy Days "Happy Father's Day" (inside)

Cuttlebug Embossing Folder Diamond Plate

Mounting Tape

The background is embossed with Diamond Plate folder, although it's hard to see. I cut the hammer a second time and single mounted it. I stamped the inside with "Happy Father's Day".

My husband is actually an aircraft technician, but this is the closest I could find. He does do a lot of work around the house also, so I think this will work. 

Thanks for stopping by. Leave a comment.

Happy Father's Day!

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CardzTV Stamp Challenge "Love In A Jar"

Welcome to another CardzTV Stamp Challenge. This week we are featuring a new stamp set called "Love In A Jar". The challenge will last 2 weeks and Mary will be giving away a set of stamps to the winner...their choice. Bet you have a hard time choosing! 

For some inspiration, I made a birthday card:

Now who couldn't use another birthday card?

Finished Card: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

Materials:

Cardstock: White, Red, Yellow, Green, Blue, Brown, Patterned Paper and Clear Plastic

CardzTV with Mary Clear Stamps Love In A Jar, Small Jar and "...For You"

CardzTV with Mary Clear Stamps Good Times, "Happy Birthday"

Michelle Perkett Studio Digital Image Peppermint Lollipop Stamp

Spectrum Noir Markers

Quickutz Embossing Folder Lines and Dots

Small Circle Punch

White Marker (Each Small Circle is marked with a "M")

Mounting Tape

Black Pigment Ink

I stamped the small jar 3 times, once on clear plastic and twice on white card stock. Next, I fussy cut them all out and colored the jar lids on the white card stock. Next I layered the white small jar, the colored circles (M&M's), the clear small jar (with some mounting tape), just the lid from the second white jar (I cut the lid off the second white card stock jar) and finally the "For You" label. The lollipop was cut out from my Silhouette Cameo and then colored with Spectrum Noir Markers. It is hard to see but the yellow background square is embossed with the "Lines and Dots" embossing folder. 

Hope you liked my card...please check out the other designers projects as well as all of Mary's stamp sets (click here). 

Thanks for dropping by...please leave a comment.

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Teacher's Cards (Thank you Miss Nicole and Miss Karen)

My son asked me to make two cards for Gianna's two teachers. She will be moving up to the next preschool class next week and he wanted to say "Thank you". 

I made the same card but with different background paper. 

What do you think?

Finished Cards: 4 1/2" x 5 1/2"

Materials:

Cardstock: White and Patterned Paper

Melonheadz Illustrations Sending Love and Prayers...

Spectrum Noir Markers

The only thing I changed was the bottom part of the heart...I cut out another one and covered up the "Oklahoma". 

Gianna really likes her teacher's, Miss Nicole and Miss Karen, and they really seem to like her also. I'm sure it will be an adjustment to go to the other class, but she will be fine. From what I understand, several of her classmates will be moving up with her. That may make it a little easier.

Thanks for dropping by.

Please leave a comment. I do like reading what you think.

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Angry Birds Birthday Gift Bag and Card

My granddaughter, Gianna, was invited to a birthday party and the theme was Angry Birds. I thought I would make up a gift bag and card to go along with the theme.

What do you think?

Finished Bag: 8" x 10" x 4 3/4"

Finished Card: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

Materials:

White Gift Bag

Cardstock: White, Brown, Black and Red

Cricut Cartridge George and Basic Shapes, Various Base Letters

Angry Bird Images from Computer

Inkadinkado Thinking of You All Occasions, "Happy Birthday to a Special Person"

Black Ribbon

 The slingshot is hand cut. The bird on the bag is fussy cut. The inside of the card says "Happy birthday to a Special Person".  It was actually very easy to make. I think it turned out cute. 

thanks for dropping by. Please leave a comment. 

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Digi Haven 1 Year Anniversary "Anything Goes!"

IT'S DIGI HAVEN'S ANNIVERSARY! WOO HOO!!

The challenge is "Anything  Goes!"

Our sponsor is Beccy's Place and she is giving away 3 images to the winner. 

To celebrate our anniversary, we have other prizes also:

Stamp 'n Doodle 3 images

Platypus Creek Designs 2 images

Mynnette's Kitchen 1 or 2 sentiments

Stamping Shack 2 images

Di's Digi $10 Gift Certificate

SK Digis $6 voucher

Broken Box Stock 3 images

(please see the Digi Haven blog for details)

Here is my card:

Finished Card: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

Materials:

Cardstock: White, Purple and Patterned Paper

Beccy's Place Digital Image Quilted Four and Giraffe

Spectrum Noir Markers

Pink Ribbon

Queen and Co Pearls Sunflower Yellow 2 Large

Mounting Tape

 I colored the image and double mounted it to the card. 

I picked this image because my granddaughter will be turning 4 later on this month. (Where did the time go?) I colored it with her favorite colors...pink and purple. I think she'll like it. 

Check out the other designers projects...they always have something awesome. Join in the celebration and maybe you will win one of the prizes. Click here.

Thanks for dropping by. Please leave me some celebration love....

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CardzTV Stamps Challenge "Father's Day"

The challenge this week at CardzTV is making a Father's Day project. Now don't forget, Mary always gives a set of stamps away to the winner (your choice)...so plan to get your project in. 

This is what I made:

Inside:

Finished Card: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

Materials:

Cardstock: White, Two Shades of Brown, Two Shades of Tan, Two Shades of Green, Teal, Black, Red, Gold, Blue and Patterned Paper

Silhouette Man Fishing Image and Flourish (partial)

CardzTV with Mary Clear Stamps It's a Guy Thing, " Fishin' You (A Happy Birthday)" and "Happy Father's Day!"

Cuttlebug Embossing Folder Tiny Mosaic Texture (Red Fish Inside) and Herringbone (Gold Fish Inside)

Darice Embossing Essentials Swirl (Green Fish on Front and Inside)

Sizzix Embossing Folder Plaid (Shirt on Front)

Sizzix Die Fish (Fish Inside)

Brown Chalk (On the Boat and Hat) and White Chalk (On Shirt)

Black Pigment Ink 

Mounting Tape

This was a lot of fun to put together. I like it when I use more than one machine or folder to make a card. I hope you like it as much as I do. Please check out the projects from the other designers...they are always so creative.

Thanks for stopping by and please leave a comment. 

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Digi Haven Challenge Butterflies

It's challenge time at Digi Haven. This week is Butterflies. Floppy Lattes Digital Designs is our sponsor. They have a $6.00 gift card for the winner. 

Here is the card I made (I tried something different):

I printed the image twice...once on vellum and once on white cardstock...I colored the vellum on the back side of the image and the white cardstock image:

 Finished Card: 4 14" x 5 1/2"

Materials:

Cardstock: White and Vellum

Floppy Lattes Digital Designs Butterfly Dreams 4 Pack

Spectrum Noir Markers

CardzTV with Mary Clear Stamps Simply Said "Just For You"

It's pretty clean and simple but I think it came out nice. Now if you do try this, remember that the markers bleed though on the white cardstock...so you will need to put a blank piece of cardstock on the back to cover it. (I didn't think about that beforehand). I stamped the sentiment on the front side of the vellum.

Glad you stopped by and thanks. Please leave me a comment or two. 

Happy Memorial Day on Monday also. Have a safe holiday!

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Thinking of You Card

I am fairly new with using the Silhouette Cameo. My husband gave it to me for Christmas, but I was intimidated and left it in the box for months and I do mean months! Finally, I put my big girl pants on and gave it a try....and I LOVE IT! Boy I wish I had opened it earlier. lol There is a blog called Cameo Creations Challenge where all the challenges use the Silhouette machines...either the original SD or the Cameo. I thought I would give it a try. The May Challenge is Mother's Day..."create anything for the mommies you love". 

This is my card:

Finished Card: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

Materials:

Cardstock: White, Maroon, Gold and Light Blue

Silhouette Cameo

Bugaboo Stamps Cute Bee Flower

Spectrum Noir Markers

Darice Embossing Essentials Honeycomb Background

Inkadinkado Clear Stamps Expressions "Thinking of You"

Black Pigment Ink

Mounting Tape

The bee/flower is single mounted on the honeycomb background.

Now you may think that the sentiment is a little strange for a Mother's Day challenge, however I think it is very appropriate. I lost my mother over 21 years ago (22 in July) and there isn't a day still that I don't think about her. I miss her very much. 

I hope you like my "Cameo Creation". Thanks for dropping by and please leave a comment.

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Get Well Soon Card

I thought I would share a card I made for a friend who just had an operation. I thought it would make her smile.

Finished Card: 6" x 6"

Materials:

Cardstock: Two Shades of Red, Brown, Light Brown, White, Yellow, Green, Black and Patterned Paper

Silhouette Image Love Bug Bear

Cuttlebug Embossing Folder Swiss Dots

Small Circle Punch

Fiskars All Year Greetings Clear Stamps, "For You"

Mounting Tape

Inside:

Spellbinders Nestabilities Classic Scalloped Ovals Large, 3rd Largest

Sentiment from Computer "Get Well Soon"

I single mounted the sentiment and the bear with flower.

I had to make an envelope for this card to fit...that was interesting to do...lol.

I am also entering this card into a challenge at Cupcake Inspirations

This is the inspiration photo:

On a bright note, my friend is doing well and hopefully will be out of the hospital this week. :)

Thank you for stopping by. Please leave a comment. 

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CardzTV Stamps "You've Got Mail" Blog Hop Day 1

Hi Everyone. Welcome to CardzTV "You've Got Mail" Blog Hop. If you have come from Susan, then you are in the right place. If you just happen to stop by and would like to start at the beginning, please click here. This hop is all about Mary's new stamp set "Snail Mail". Mary is also giving away TWO sets of stamps to the winner. That is just so generous and believe me, you will have a hard time making a choice...all the stamp sets are wonderful!!! 

Here is my card:

Finished Card: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

Materials:

Cardstock: White, Green and Blue

Elizabeth Dulemba Coloring Pages Digital Image 2013 New Year's Stork

CardzTV with Mary Clear Stamps Snail Mail, "Special Delivery"

Spectrum Noir Markers

Silhouette Cameo

Cricut Cartridge Elegant Edges Stamp page 37, Shadow Shift

Cricut Design Studio

Darice Embossing Essentials Cloudy Day

Mounting Tape

I hope you can see the embossed clouds in the blue background. The stork is also double mounted. I was thinking of putting the stork on an Action wobble, however, it didn't fit. I think it would have given a neat effect though...lol. 

I feel like I used all my craft machines on this card...lol...the Cameo for cutting out the stork image, the Cricut for cutting the blue stamp image and the Big Kick for embossing the clouds.

Your next stop is Cathy. Here is the entire list, in case you get lost:

SATURDAY TEAM "YOU'VE GOT MAIL" BLOG HOP

1. Mary - http://www.cardztv.blogspot.com/

2. Melissa - http://www.melissa-moecreations.blogspot.com/

3. Elaine - http://www.expressionsbyelaine.blogspot.com/

4. Laura - http://www.queenscardcastle.blogspot.com/

5. Sarah - http://sarahvaitstamps.blogspot.com/

6. Michelle - http://www.mumoftwoblog.blogspot.com/

7. Shelly - http://www.cardsbyshelly.blogspot.com/

8. Susan - http://www.itsmesusanp.blogspot.com/

9. Dana - http://www.iwycd.blogspot.com/ YOU ARE HERE

10. Cathy - http://mimi2trentdrew.blogspot.com/

11. DeNetra - http://essentiallyyourswithdenetra.blogspot.com/

12. Barbara http://www.spotofsanity.blogspot.com/

13. Candice - http://www.candiedcards.typepad.com/

Thank you dropping by. 

Please leave a comment.

Don't forget to stop in at CardzTV tomorrow for Day 2 of the Blog Hop and see what terrific projects the designers have come up with for Day 2.

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Digi Haven Challenge "Mother's Day or Floral"

This week at Digi Haven is a Mother's Day or Floral Challenge. Our terrific sponsor is My Grafico. All the designers had a chance to use one of their images from the Fancy Flowers Set. 

Here is my card:

Finished Card: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

Materials:

Cardstock: White, Lime and Patterned Paper

My Grafico Fancy Flowers Digital Stamps

Spectrum Noir Markers

CardzTV with Mary Clear Stamps Happy Days, "Happy Mother's Day!"

Clear Rhinestones, 4 Small

Black Pigment Ink

Mounting Tape

I fussy cut the image out after I colored it, then single mounted it on the card. The picture doesn't do the dimension any justice.  I thought about using Glossy Accents on the mason jar image, but then decided that I liked it without the gloss...maybe on another card.

I, personally, lost my mother quite a few years ago...22 this July, to be exact. There isn't a day that goes by that I don't miss her still. Fortunately, my husband still has his mother. So we could send this to her for Mother's Day. I think she might like this.

Now don't forget to join us in this challenge. You might win a stamp set from our sponsor, My Grafico. Challenge lasts 2 weeks.

Thanks for stopping by. Please leave a comment and let me know what you think. 

Happy Mother's Day!

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CardzTV Stamps Challenge "There's No Other Like My Mother"

Mother's Day is just around the corner and here at CardzTV we have a challenge called "There's No Other Like My Mother" (Make a card, layout or project for Mother's Day). Now isn't that fun? Challenge will run for 2 weeks and Mary is giving away one of her stamp sets to the winner. 

Here is my project:

Finished Project: 2 3/16" x 4 1/2"

Materials:

Cardstock: Two Shades of Green, Tan, Pink and Patterned Paper

CardzTV with Mary Clear Stamps Happy Days, "Happy Mother's Day!"; Heart to Heart, "I Love You  (With All My Heart!)" and Simply Said, "Have a Great Day!"
Silhouette Cameo Font "Mom"
Cricut Cartridge George and Basic Shapes Ovals
Cricut Cartridge Tags, Bags, Boxes and More, Tag
Cricut Design Studio
Cuttlebug Embossing Folder Swiss Dots
Darice Embossing Essentials Corner Scroll
Darice Embossing Essentials Heart
Metal Ring
Assorted Ribbon
Black Pigment Ink
Toilet Paper Rolls
Eyelets

This is a fun project that you could add a gift card to for your Mom (just tuck it in the back of the last tag).

I would like to thank Mary also because this project is based on an old project that she had made a while ago.

Flatten the toilet paper rolls. Cut to different sizes (3", 3 1/2" and 4"). Wrap each one with patterned paper. Cut out tags and emboss. Cut ovals and stamp. Add stamped ovals to embossed tags, then add ribbon. Cut out "Mom" and adhere to front of first holder. Make hole in corner and add eyelet. Repeat with each holder. Add metal ring and put tags in.

Hope you enjoy the project.

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Winner of the Blog Candy

Wanted to let everyone know that the winner is....

Rhonda Miller

"What a great card. I love the fun face you made."

I will email you so you can send me your address.

Congratulations!

Thank you.

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CardzTV Blog Hop "You're the Man!" Day 2 (Sunday Team)

We're having a Blog Hop here at CardzTV. Welcome!!! This is Day 2 and this is the Sunday Team. Yesterday the Saturday Team showed off their wonderful projects.
Now if you have come from Barbara's blog, then you are in the right place. The hop is showing off one of Mary's newest stamp sets..."You're the Man!" This set has so many great and manly sentiments...and a couple mustaches! lol Check out all of Mary's stamp sets here. 

I made a card with an Action Wobble:

Finished Card: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

Materials:

Cardstock: White, Tan, Teal, Black and Two Different Patterned Papers

Cricut Cartridge Accent Essentials Accent 4, page 75 (Base)

Cricut Cartridge Everyday Paper Dolls Head, page 28 (Base Shift); Farmer (Hat), page 68 (Headwear Shift)

Cricut Design Studio

CardzTV with Mary Clear Stamps You're The Man!, "You're the MAN!"; Large Mustache

Cuttlebug Embossing Folder Diamond Plate

Two Wiggle Eyes

Black Pigment Ink

Action Wobble

Small Circle Punch

Mounting Tape

Unfortunately, my camera will not let me get a picture of the Action Wobble in action. The eyes wiggle when it shakes back and forth also. I single mounted the head, the mustache and the sentiment. Now with Father's Day just around the corner, this would make a great card or it could be used for a birthday. I thought it turned out cute. Hope you do also...

Now don't forget that Mary always has some Blog Candy...2 sets of stamps...just make sure you leave a comment over there at CardzTV. Winners will be announced on Monday.

I also have some blog candy...woo hoo! Don't you just love it?

I have a 6" x 6" Designer Paper Pad and a 3 piece set of Darice Embossing Borders.

Please leave a comment AND a way to contact you on THIS post by Monday, April 29th Midnight EST. I will announce the winner on Tuesday or Wednesday. I would also appreciate it if you would become a follower. 

 Your next and last stop on the hop is Melissa. However, if you want to start from the beginning for Day 2, here is the full line-up:

1. Mary - http://www.cardztv.blogspot.com/
2. Janis - http://www.pausedreamenjoy.blogspot.com/
3. Elaine - http://www.expressionsbyelaine.blogspot.com/
4. Laura - http://www.queenscardcastle.blogspot.com/
5. Jo - http://www.jwscrapshack.blogspot.com/
6. Sarah - http://sarahvaitstamps.blogspot.com/
7. Michelle - http://www.mumoftwoblog.blogspot.com/
8. Shelly - http://www.cardsbyshelly.blogspot.com/
9. Candice - http://www.candiedcards.typepad.com/
10. Susan - http://www.itsmesusanp.blogspot.com/
11. Cathy - http://mimi2trentdrew.blogspot.com/
12. DeNetra - http://essentiallyyourswithdenetra.blogspot.com/
13. Barbara http://www.spotofsanity.blogspot.com/
14. Dana - http://www.iwycd.blogspot.com/ YOU ARE HERE
15. Melissa - http://www.melissa-moecreations.blogspot.com/

Thanks for stopping by. 

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