The Green Blend Award!

Hey everyone! Hope you are all having a fantastic week!

I am so excited and honored to have received the Green Blend Award from my friend Pam from Craftycards4U2!

Thank you so much Pam! It's so great to have a talented and super sweet friend like you! I just love the new pics of little Kyce, he is such a cutie!

When I started this blog about 9 months ago I never would have thought I would have made so many amazing Blends!! I got into blogging so I could enter the challenges and it became so much more. I have learned so much from so many amazing crafters that I now call friends(Blends)!

Here are the terms under which this 'Green Blend Award" are to be given.

1.) This award is for any co-blogging friend who has helped your blog in any and all ways.

2.) This award is for any co-blogging friend who has cheered you along in your blog building, craft advancing career.

3.) This award is for any co-blogging friend who always stops by and is kind to you. you can count on them to always be one of the great comments at the end of your posts.

4.) This award is to be given to 3 to 5 Blends whom you feel meet the listed requirements.

5.) Create a post with the terms of use and publish your Blends of Choice.

6.) Blend of choice may copy the award from your blog and proudly post it on theirs.

7.) Blend of choice may continue the kindness by issuing this award to keep the circle forever growing. 

   There are so many fantastic crafters out there that have been there along the way. It's hard to pick just 5 people! 

So here goes:

1. Sherrie from Sherrie Scraps with Passion
Sherrie's is one of the first blogs I started following. She is an amazing crafter and a very proud wife, mother and new grandmother! I love seeing pics of her little princess Arya! She always leaves the sweetest comments. They alway brighten my day! You are a real Blend Sherrie!

2. Jessica from Jessica's Craft Shaque
Jessica is a super talented lady. I have been following her blog for quite some time. She is a very proud mommy. She loves to enter challenges and is part of some great design teams. She leaves the nicest comments on my blog and they always make me smile. Thanks so much Jessica for always stopping by and for being a great blend!

3. Cindy from Card Crazy Me
Cindy is a super sweet lady. She is an amazing crafter. She makes the nicest cards. She also makes some delicious crinkle ribbon. Cindy always has nice things to say when she visits. Thanks for always stopping by Cindy. I consider you to be a true blend!

4. Bobby from Cricut Couple
Bobby is the sweetest blogger I know. He also known in some circles as the Sassy Dude. I just love that name! He is so very talented and makes the most fantastic cards and is a part of some amazing design teams! His Christmas cards in particular were fabulous! He leaves the most AMAZING comments on my blog. Thanks for a being a great Blend Bobby.

5. Shelby from Color of Happy
Shelby is one of my newest Blends! She is such an amazing card maker. She does absolute magic with copic markers. I have just recently started coloring myself and Shelby has been such an inspiration. She is a part of some amazing design teams. Thanks for being a great Blend Shelby!

I'm sure you all know most of these super crafters. But, if you don't make sure you stop by their blogs because you are surely missing out!
Thanks to all of you that stop by my blog to visit and leave super sweet comments. I love them all. I appreciate you taking time out of your day to visit me!

Thanks for stopping by today.
Take Care and Keep Creating,

Jacque is Celebrating 4000 Followers!!

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Hey everyone! I am here to tell you about an AMAZING giveaway that`s happening! Jacque is celebrating 4000 followers! Can you believe it. That number is fantastic. And there is a reason she has so many followers, she is amazingly talented! 

She is giving away 10 amazing prizes!!

Hurry and head on over there and become a follower and leave your name in the linky. Closes Mar 14.

Thanks for stopping by today.

Take Care and Keep Creating,

Die Cuttin' Divas Challenge # Fabric,Feathers & or Flowers

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Hey everyone! Happy Tuesday!

It's time for a new Die Cuttin' Divas challenge. This time is challenge #54  Fabric, Feathers & or Flowers.

Make sure you head on over to the Die Cuttin' Divas blog to check out what the other Design Team members have come up with. Then make a project of your own and link up for your chance to win a great prize! Make sure you add a die cut to your project!
I made this little card for my Bestie, Bonnie!

Here's what I came up with...

Recipe:

Standard A2 size card

Patterned Paper - Citrus Stack by DCWV

Cardstock - Papertrey Ink

Peachy Keen Die & Stamp set - Potted Flower

Sentiments - Pink by Designhttp://www.pinkbydesignstore.com/

Buttons and Ribbon - Papertrey Ink

Also used atg gun, zip dry glue, pop dots, memento ink, dimensionals, white gel pen and chalk

I am entering this into a challenge: Docerela Creations-Friendship Card
Thanks so much for stopping by today.

I can't wait to see what you come up with.

Take Care and Keep Creating,

Krafty Girls Challenge #2 - Feelin' Lucky & New Winner

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Hey everyone! Hope you are all having a fabulous Tuesday!

It's challenge time at the Krafty Girls Blog. This time it's Feelin' Lucky-Create a St.Patrick's Day project.

Make sure you head on over to the Krafty Girls Blog to check out what the other design team members have come up with, you won't be disappointed!

Here's what I came up with...

Recipe:

Standard A2 size card.

Patterned Paper-from stash and what I made

Cardstock - Recollections and Papertrey Ink

Digi Image - Whimsie Doodles-Clover Leah

Sentiments - My Creative Time & my stash

Copics to color

Ribbon - Papertrey Ink

Buttons from stash
Also used clear embossing powder,versamark, heat gun, dimensionals, glue dots, white gel pen, memento ink ,glossy accents and atg gun

 I put glossy accents on her hat , shoes and bucket.

 I found this little shamrock stamp in my stash.

 I don't have any St. Patrick's paper so i had to make my own by embossing this shamrock stamp multiple times.
Can't wait to see what you come up with!

This  is a pic of my new card stamp. I just love it! I got it from Whimsy Stamps. It was designed by Ann Vento.

I am sad to say that I didn't hear back from Theresa, the winner of my blog candy from the blog hop. So I have drawn another name. The new winner is ....
#23 Sherri! Congratulations!
I have left you a message.

Thanks so much for stopping by today.

Take Care and Keep Creating,

Happy Birthday Skyler!

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Hey everyone! Hope you are all having a great week!

I want to share with you today a card I made for my Bestie's son, Skyler. He's a teenager and plays football. I thought this little card would be cute. He liked it so that's all that matters. :)

Recipe:

Standard A2 size card.

Digi- LaLa Land Crafts-Football Luka

Patterned Paper - ATD

Cardstock - Papertrey Ink

Sentiments - My Creative Time

Copics to Color

Twine - My Craft Spot

Ribbon - Papertrey Ink

Buttons from stash

Spellbinders Inverted Rectangles
Diamond Plate Embossing Folder

 I didn't have a spellbinder to layer with the red so I just taped the red to a piece of white cardstock and made my own layer. 

I am entering this into some challenges ; Sisterhood of Crafters-Getting Digi With It ; Cooking it up with Katie-3 Favorite Thing(Buttons,Ribbon,Copics) ; My Mum`s Craft -Buttons and Ribbons

Thanks for stopping by today.

Take Care and Keep Creating,

Die Cuttin' Divas - Love Your Pet Day

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Hey everyone! Hope you are all having a fabulous Tuesday!

It's challenge time at Die Cuttin' Divas! This time it's challenge #53 Love Your Pet Day.

Create a project with an image of your favorite pet. Our sponsor this week is Paper Piecing by Nikki!
Make sure you head on over to the Die Cuttin' Divas blog to check out all the fabulous projects the other DT members have come up with. Then make your own project and link up for your chance to win a fabulous prize. Don't forget you include a die cut on your project!
We have an adorable little bichon shih tzu cross named Zoey. She is 4 years old and a handful but we love her!
Here's what I came up with:

Recipe:
Standard A2 size card
Puppy cut at 2 3/3 inches from the Create a Critter cartridge
Patterned Paper - DCWV
Cardstock - Papertrey Ink
Sentiments - Scrappy Moms
Ribbon - Papertrey Ink
Lattice Rectangle Spellbinders
Whimsy Stamps Sentiment Die
Also used atg gun, dimensionals, memento ink, buttons from stash, glue dots, recollections bling, PBD twine, glossy accents and 2 way glue pen

Here's a pic of our little Zoey!

 She is so cute! I gave her some bows in her hair and bling on her collar.

 I decorated the inside the same as the outside. Cute sentiment eh???

Can't wait to see what you come up with.
I am entering this into some challenges: Fantabulous Cricut #99-Use trim(ribbon) ; Paper Playtime #68-Pets ; Papercrafting Journey-Make it Cute ; Paper Play-Critters ; Allsorts-anything goes ; Corrosive Challenges-Another Dimension ; DYSU-layers
Thanks for stopping by.
Take Care and Keep Creating,

Winner of my Krafty Girls Blog Hop Candy!

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Hey everyone! Hope you are having a great Tuesday!

I want to share with you today the winner of my Krafty Girls blog hop candy!

I had 32 amazing comments and I used random.org to pick a winner.

That winner is.....

#30 Theresa 

Congratulations! I have already sent you an email. You have 2 days to contact me.

Thanks for stopping by today.

Take Care and Keep Creating!

My Craft Spot Challenge #45-Shaped Birthday Cards

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Hey everyone! Hope you all had a fabulous weekend!

I sure did! We went into Edmonton shopping and out to a Valentine's dinner as hubby was away for Valentines. I did have to work on Sunday, but that gave hubby a chance to spend some time with the kiddies
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It's challenge time at My Craft Spot. This time it's challenge #45 Shaped Birthday Cards.

Make sure you head on over to the My Craft Spot blog to check out what the other DT members have made. Then make your own shaped birthday card and link up for your chance at a fabulous prize!

My son Tyler's birthday is on Thursday and he is a real gamer. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TYLER!! He just  loves the Xbox! So I thought this card would be perfect for him.

Here's what I came up with....

Recipe:
Game Controller cut at 3 3/4 inches from Wrap it up Cartridge
Shimmer Paper - Recollections
Cardstock - Papertrey Ink
Outside Sentiment - My Craft Spot-Build a Valentine
Inside Sentiments - My Craft Spot-Inside & Out #2 and Sweet Sentiment #2

Also used atg gun, memento ink, versa mark ink, heat gun, clear embossing powder, stickles and glossy accents

 I checked the buttons on his controller to get the colors right. I embossed the sentiment on the front as it was shimmer paper and regular ink wouldn't stay put.

 I just love glossy accents.

Can't wait to see what you create!

I am entering this into some challeges ; Wags n Whiskers-Masculine birthday ; Paper Sundaes-Birthdays ; Card Makin' Mamas-Happy Birthday ; Creative Card Crew-Masculine ; Dream Valley-Just for Men

Thanks for stopping by today.

Take Care and Keep Creating,

400 Follower Giveaway!!

THIS CANDY IS CLOSED!!
Hey everyone! Hope you are all having a fantastic day!

I can't believe I am almost at 400 followers! That is so amazing! So to celebrate I am having a giveaway! Woop! Woop!

I want to thank each and every one of you who stop by my blog to visit  and leave such lovely comments for me. I love each and every one! It's so nice to see that others enjoy my cards as much as I enjoy making them.
So to thank my followers I am giving away.....
All these yummy goodies!!

Tie the Knot Cricut Cartridge. Fleur de Lis Spellbinders.
6 Stamp sets. Bag of Buttons. Stack of Digi images to color. 2- 8x8 Scrap kits/pads.

All you have to do is:

1. Be a follower of my Blog (leave a comment on this post saying so) 1 entry

2. Put my candy is your sidebar linking back to my blog(leave a comment on this post saying so) 1 entry

3. Create a post on your blog sharing my giveaway, linking back to my blog (leave a comment on this post saying so) 1 entry
4. Share on your Facebook page(leave a comment here saying so) 1 entry

Make sure you leave me your email address so I can contact you if you win!
Also if you win and you have created a post on your blog about my giveaway you will receive an extra surprise candy!
Good luck everyone!
Sorry but this candy is open to Canada & US residents only! Shipping is crazy!!

I will let this candy run for 4 weeks! Draw will be on Mar 19!
 So get out there and spread the word!

Thanks for stopping by today.

Take Care and Keep Creating,

Get Well Soon Butterfly

• Hey everyone! Yeah it's the weekend! Hope you all had a great week and are geared up for a fabulous weekend. My hubby will be home for the weekend so I know it will be busy.

I want to share with you today a card I made for a co-worker. She said her aunt is having chemo and she needed a get well card.

Here's what I came up with...

Recipe:

Standard A2 size card

Butterfly cut from Hanna Montana at 3 inches

Patterned Paper -

Cardstock - Recollections and Papertrey Ink

Sentiements - My Craft Spot, My Creative Time and Scrappy Moms

Embossing Folder - D'vine Swirls

Ribbon - Papertrey Ink

Also used dimensionals, atg gun, memento ink, clear glitter gel pen, glue dots and 2 way glue pen

 I colored the butterfly with my clear glitter gel pen.

 Love this sentiment.

This sentiment from My Craft Spot is so beautiful!

Thanks for stopping by today.

Take Care and Keep Creating,

Die Cuttin' Divas Cartridge Showcase

Hey everyone, it's Candy! I'm here today at the Die Cuttin' Divas blog to showcase a cartridge that is a favorite of many crafters, Create a Critter. This cartridge is so versatile and not to mention so super cute!! There is everything from dinosaurs, insects, puppies and kittens and every critter in between. There is something for every occasion and holiday. Not to mention it layers so easily. That was very helpful when I was starting out making cards. 

Pics courtesy of www.cricut.com

Here are some of the cards I have made with this great cartridge:

Click on any of the pics to go to the original post. I apologize, some of these cards were made when I first started blogging, so I didn't list the sizes in the post. For standard A2 size cards most images can be cut between 2 1/2 and 3 1/2, depending on the look you are after.

This first card is recent for a challenge at Die Cuttin' Divas-Squirrel Appreciation Day. She was cut at 3 1/2 inches.

This little dino card was the second card I ever made.

This one was for my daughter Carlie. 

This little bear was for hubby. My first attempt at a masculine card. It needed buttons for sure. LOL!

I made this little card for my "niece" Amy. She loves cows

 I made this one for my Bestie Bonnie! Little bears cut at 3 inches. I love this little panda.

This little puppy was cut at 2 1/2 inches. For my brother Chris.

Brothers, Sisters, Mothers, Fathers, Friends, Co-workers, Children. This cartridge is for everyone!

Create a Critter is a card maker's go to cartridge. You will never get bored with this one.

I hope you enjoyed my showcase today.

Take Care and Keep Creating,

Candy