Joy's Life Design Team Thursday!

 

I am very excited to show you today's Joy's Life Design Team project! I created this gift bag for my Mom on her Birthday. I used Joy's Life Stamp Set "All Around Sentiments" (I LOVE this set!!) and the gift bag is a cut file from a new to me company (Thanks Thienly for the intro to the company) My Time Made Easy. Lauren's story is a must read, she is an amazing lady! (Y'all will be seeing a lot more of her cut files here! LOL) I used pink cardstock from Recollections (Michaels) and the patterned paper is from the Isabelle Collection from Anna Griffin (On Sale at Michaels) and I used pink brads from my stash for the handle attachment pieces. The closure was created using my I-Top (I have had it for a couple of years and have never used it, I love that thing now and it will see lots of use!!) I used a Stampin Up scalloped circle punch for the gift tag, I stamped the sentiment and then poked a hole and attached the sentiment tag with some pink and white twine from The Twinery. I also used Velcro dots for the actual closure. Here are a few more shots of the bag at different angles, I hope y'all like it as much as I do!! :-)
**editing to add**
The rosette on the front of the bag, I made using a 12 inch long strip of paper, I used a Martha Stewart border punch and punched a fancy border then scored it every 1/4 inch using the Martha Stewart score board then glued the two ends together. I punched out a scalloped circle (Stampin Up punch) and hot glued it to the rosette.

When you go to Joy's Life, check out the two newest stamp sets Holiday Occasions and Everyday Occasions, I just received them this week and they ROCK!!! And they mix and match with each other and all of the other stamp sets!! (Isn't Joy Super Smart!!!??)

Joy's Life Design Team Thursday!

 

I made this Birthday card using Joy's Life "Father and Son" stamp set, Lettering Delights "Mahalo Nui Loa" Cut set (available at checkout with a purchase) and the card base was created using SVGcuts.com's "Nested Lacey Shapes". I used a Cuttlebug folder to emboss the top mat layer (I believe it is Damask, not sure though) . I love how this is such a bright card (I am really into bright right now LOL) When we were stationed in FL (the first time) we had a hibiscus in our front yard and I always loved them. Have a great Crafty day and be sure to go over to Joy's Life, she is having an awesome giveaway for her Super Friends today!! 

Paper Dolls Guest Designer

I am just so excited that I am one of the Paper Dolls Guest Designers, it is such an honor! I LOVE the Paper Dolls blog, Thienly and Tamara do a fantastic job and it is all about svg files, my favorite!! This week we are using some beautiful 3D flowers designed by Jani over at paper Compulsions.  Here are the two projects that I made.

 

I bought a $1 wooden frame that last time I was at Michael's and I used an old (falling apart) paperback book and Mod Podge to cover the frame. Then I made the flowers, inked them and shaped them and assembled with clear popdots. The center is martha Stewart Microbeads and a large dot of glue. I really like the way this frame turned out! here is a closeup of the flowers.

Next I made a gift bag. I used the star bag from SVGcuts.com, it is actually a Christmas box and bag collection called "Christmas Gift Bags and Boxes" but that are so versatile! I used a 12x24 piece of paper and made this box as absolutely large as I could. It is a nice size but not huge, it will fit a 5x7 memory book perfectly (what I needed it for!)

I used a different flower but the same technique, This time I did not ink the flower, instead, I used pearlized paper from AC Cardstock for the flower and then I cut one leaf and inked that to use as the gift tag. here is a view of the dimension of the flower.

Thanks for checking my projects out and I hope you like them!!

Little Scraps of Heaven Designs Blog Hop

Hello, Welcome to the Little Scraps of Heaven Designs Blog Hop. If you are visiting from Patricia's Blog you are in the right place. If you just happened to visit my blog please start the hop on Tricia's Blog .  This is a ONE day blog hop that will last all day today, from 12:00 am to 11:59 pm. So sit back, relax, and enjoy viewing all the wonderful projects these talented artists have created.

I have created three projects for you today, the first one is a two page scrapbook layout. I used two different sets from LSHD, The Fun in the Sun monkeys and Pool Time Fun.

  I used Echo park paper from the "Summertime" collection for my background paper and the rest is from my collection (other than the swim trunks for the waterhose monkey, that is Echo Park "Splash" paper). The sentiment I created using fonts from my computer. 

The next project is a simple card, I used the Hey Diddle Diddle Collection, I just love this collection, it is just so darn cute (like all of the LSHD patterns) I made this for a small child so I kept it very simple and without small embellishments so there was no issues. I also just love the My Pink Stamper "Punnylicious" stamp, it is so perfect! (Isn't it udderly amazing that the cow could jump so high LOL)

My final project is a super cute outside patio lantern, I used the Chasing Fireflies Collection, this set is just darling!

 

I used a gallon pickle jar and layered up vinyl to create my patio lantern, this is perfect for folks (like me) with young children. I had my husband poke holes in the lid (just like the jars we all used when we were chasing fireflies as children) and He painted it black for me, this way I can light the candle and it will get oxygen and can burn but my little one is safe. A little bit of ribbon and it is so cute on the table while we eat Al Fresco!

I am giving away one pattern Collection of your choice ($10 or less) from Little Scraps of Heaven Designs to one lucky Follower! To win you need to comment on this post telling me which project inspires you the most and be a Follower, You can get an extra entry by following OBX Stamping & Crafting on Facebook, just post an additional comment telling me you are a Facebook follower as well.

Your Next stop is julie's Blog

Here is the full hop list , just in case you get lost along the way! 

Tricia's Blog http://lshdesigns.blogspot.com​/
Leann's Blog http://www.scrapbookingbyleann​.blogspot.com/
Karel's Blog http://artandscraps.blogspot.c​om/
Deborah's Blog http://www.scrappingmamma.net/
Patricia's Blog http://pattyandcharlie.blogspo​t.com/
Tammy's Blog http://tammyjennings.blogspot.​com/
Julie's Blog http://designs-by-julie.blogsp​ot.com/
Margaret's Blog http://www.auntmargaretdesigns​.blogspot.com/
Emily's Blog http://www.createserendipity.n​et/
Roberta's Blog http://www.txscrappermom.blogs​pot.com/
Charlotte's Blog http://charlottes-creations.bl​ogspot.com/
Nancie's Blog http://alittlepieceofmebynanci​e.blogspot.com/
Corrine's Blog http://celebratingordinarymome​nts.blogspot.com/
Dawn's Blog http://dawnsdesignsthatdelight​.blogspot.com/
Jeana's Blog http://www.scraptoday.blogspot​.com/
Janet's Blog http://www.createatdreamscrapb​ooks.blogspot.com/
Nancy's Blog http://brujahrose.blogspot.com​/
Lisa's Blog http://honeybearzdesigns2011.b​logspot.com/
LSHD DT Blog http://littlescrapsofheavendt.​blogspot.com/

Thanks so much for joining us today. To be eligible to win the Grand Prize Giveaway you MUST visit each blog and leave a comment.

Thank You card

My Cousin's Daughter is having a Pedicure Party for her 8th Birthday and this is the Thank You card I made for her to send afterwards. I used the My Scrap Chick "I Love Pedicures" Cut File for the images and a Joy's Life Stamp from the "All Around Sentiments" Stamp Set for the "Thank You". She loves them so much she wanted to start writing the Thank you notes and her Birthday isn't until August! :-) (I will note that her goodie bags have a bottle of nail polish in them and I matched the color for the nail polish on the card, the little touches are so nice and yes, she did notice!
Winners! I have to pick winner of two blog hops (one I completely forgot about! such is life with a 2 year old, Crazy!!)
The Winner of the Red, White and Blue Blog Hop is Patricia Hurlburt! 
The Winner of the Peeps Blog Hop is Brenna!! I will be emailing these ladies today!!

Personalized Cake Carrier

I made this Cake Carrier as a Wedding Gift for a Client, I used vinyl and MTC to create it. The font for the monogram is Curlz and there are three sizes of circles. This is completely hand washable and the polka dots and Monogram will not come off. The ribbon is hand tied and I used a Velcro dot to attach it to the handle so it can be taken off when you wash the cake carrier. The new Bride is going to have a "Rachael Ray" Kitchen, I think this is a good match!

Lettering Delights DEAL!!!!

Lettering Delights has created a whole new line of multi format (can be use in all the different cutters with the different softwares) simple shapes cut files!!  Cut It Simple Shapes is the name and they have 50 new sets, they are $4 each but right now you can get ALL 50 for $49!!
 

If you have a coupon (like from yesterday's freebie) you can get 25% off ( I wish I had known this when I bought my set, I didn't realize that you could use a coupon on sale items, I am glad I know this now!!!) These are so super cool! I am loving them!

Red, White and Blue Blog Hop Day 2

HI Everyone, Today is day two of the Red, White and Blue Blog Hop and I created a banner to decorate my living room for the 4th! I just love the way it turned out. You should have arrived here from Linda's Blog. If you just came to visit me (I am very glad you are here!) but you might want to go to Nicolette's Blog and start the hop at the beginning so you don't miss a single fantastic project!

I used Make-The-Cut to create this banner, the stars are from SVGcuts.com's "Made in the USA" svg set,

the pendants are from MTC's basic shapes library and I resized them to suit me. The rosettes are strips of 12x12 paper cut into 2" strips and scored with the Martha Stewart Score Board every 1/2 inch (at every black mark, I think that is a 1/2") then two strips were glued together (a hint is that using a glue gun makes assembling the rosettes go much faster) the center scalloped piece on the rosettes was created with a Stampin Up scalloped circle punch

and the letters are the Storybook Font cut at 3 and 3/4 inches (I downloaded the Storybook font for free) I inked the edges of the pendants, rosette centers and the stars. I used a blue pen to do some doodling on the letters for some added definition.

I love my bright and festive 4th of July banner!! (I think I already said this! LOL) Don't forget to follow if you don't already and leave a comment to be in the running for the mini album kit!! Your next stop is Sandra's fabulous blog! have a fabulous Day!!

Red, White and Blue Blog Hop and Joy's Life Design Team Thursday

Hi Everyone!
If you have arrived here from Linda's blog then you are in the right place! If you are just visiting me and want to see all of the fabulous patriotic projects then please go to Nicolette's Blog and start at the beginning.

 

For Day one of the Red, White and Blue Blog Hop and Joy's Life Design Team Thursday I created this Happy Birthday card for the USA!  I love the 4th of July! We usually go out all day in the boat and really enjoy living on the Outer banks of North Carolina, we swim, clam, picnic and then we watch the fireworks before we head back to the docks! I used the "Independence Day" Cricut cartridge for the 4 cuts that comprise the card, I created the window mat for the card in Make-the-Cut software, I used my white gel pen and a red Copic marker to add some detail and the sentiment is from Joy's Life Father & Son Stamp Set for the Happy Birthday.

I have a very cool Mini Album kit for blog candy to one Follower who leaves me a comment and your next stop is Sandra's Blog.

Happy 4th of July!!

Butterfly card

 

I just love this card! I created this card using Lettering Delights "Oh Hello Flutter" and "Butterflies and Blossoms" svg sets.  (The Lettering Delights "Butterflies and Blossoms" svg set is only available when making a purchase, it is also on sale!! As is the "Oh Hello Flutter".) I used svgcuts.com's "Nested Shapes" svg collection to create the card base. The papers I used are Colorbox Brights and the Wonderful, Fabulous, I Love Her to Death, Yolie sent them to me, she bought them at the Colorbox Warehouse sale!! Thanks so much again, Yolie! I am loving my paper!!!!! :-)

Joy's Life Design Team 2-fer

This week Joy asked us to create Father's Day cards. At my house, we have been dealing with some Medical issues with my Hubby so crafting time has been hard to come by. When I got into the craft room I created two cards for Father's Day, one from me and one From our 2 year old.

This is the card I created for Jeremy to give to Da (that is what he calls Daddy, most of the time) I used Joy's Life "Father & Son" Stamp set for the sentiment and the piecing is from Scrappy Dew's "Gone Fishing" svg set. I used Peachy Keen faces and inked the edges and added a little wave action with a black gel pen and some accents on the people with a white gel pen. I used my Cuttlebug and a Tim Holtz embossing folder on the canoe.

 

I also wanted to give my Hubby a card for Father's Day, We have been married for 25 years this year and I really appreciate him and our family.  I used Joy's Life "Father & Son" stamp set and SVGcuts.com's "Stick Figure Families SVG Collection" I wrote a mushy note inside of the card thanking him for our family! ;-)

I hope you all have a fabulous Father's Day with your Favorite Dad! See you soon.

Joy's Life Design Team Thursday Summer Time

Today's theme for my Joy's Life Design Team card is Summer Time, I needed a few Birthday cards for some upcoming Birthdays so I decided to make this super cute crab with ice cream card. The sentiment is from Joy's Life "Yummy Puns" Stamp Set, I love this set!

I used several Lettering Delights files and MTC software to create this card. The Sand Castle is from the Lettering Delights "Soak Up the Sun" svg set, I used the mat piece (most background image), duplicated it, mirrow imaged one of the images, butted them together, added a rectangle from the shapes menu to fill in a small space and then welded it all together to create the card base. The crab is from the Lettering Delights "Something Fishy" svg set and the ice creams are from the Lettering Delights "Banner Day" which was a free set I received for having a Free Account at Lettering Delights. I used glitter paper on the ice cream so it looks good enough to eat! I also used my Cuttlebug and a couple of different embossing folders to add some dimension to the sandcastle. I hope you enjoy my card!!

Paper Dolls Summer Theme

I used Joy's Life "Barnyard Puns" stamp set for the sentiment and the first thing I thought of was a Monkey's tail when I read this sentiment! I used the swimming Monkey from Little Scraps of Heaven's "Fun in the Sun Monkeys" cut set and the shark is from Scrappy Dew's "Sea palz Package". The background paper is from DCWV Summer Dreams Paper stack. I also chalked my pieces before I assembled them together and I attached the monkey using an Action Wobble, These are super cool!! When you make the monkey wobble, he looks like he is swimming!

Joy's Life Thursday and Day 2 of Nicolette's Birthday Bash Blog Hop

Today I have two cards for you, one is my Joy's Life Design Team Thursday card and the other is a Birthday card for Nicolette's Birthday Bash. If you have arrived from Cheryl at Cards by Cg then you are in the right place. If you just popped in to visit, Welcome and consider starting the Blog Hop at the beginning at Nicolette's blog.

The first card is my Joy's Life Design Team Thursday card. I used Joy's Life "Barnyard Puns" stamp set for the sentiment and the first thing I thought of was a Monkey's tail when I read this sentiment! I used the swimming Monkey from Little Scraps of Heaven's "Fun in the Sun Monkeys" cut set and the shark is from Scrappy Dew's "Sea palz Package". The background paper is from DCWV Summer Dreams Paper stack. I also chalked my pieces before I assembled them together and I attached the monkey using an Action Wobble, These are super cool!! When you make the monkey wobble, he looks like he is swimming!

My second card is a birthday card, in honor of Nicolette, Miss Nicolette loves Disney so I used The Best of Pixar Cricut Cartridge to create this super cute card. The sentiment is from Joy's Life "Yummy Puns" Stamp Set and the cupcake paper is from Echo park. I added the cupcake and some Stickles, along with some inking and twine I had a cute card! Your next stop is Krista at Krista's Paper Cafe! happy Hopping!!
I have some blog candy for you (still have to shop for it LOL) You must be a Follower of my blog and have posted on BOTH Days of Nicolette's Birthday Bash Blog Hop. Thanks.

Nicolette's Birthday Bash Blog Hop

Happy Birthday Nicolette!!

and Welcome to Day 1 of Nicolette's Birthday Bash Blog Hop, if you have come from Cheryl at Cards by CG then you are in the right place. If not, please consider going to Nicolette's blog and start at the beginning so you do not miss a single fabulous project! This hop is in honor of Nicolette's Birthday!!!

My project for Day 1 is the Cake Taker for the Birthday Cake!! I used a $5.99 cake taker from Target and used vinyl, MTC and SCAL to create this Fancy Cake Taker!  I used the Font Gando BT to create the Cake word art and layered it with all three colors.

The dots are three sizes, 1.25 inches, 1 inch and 3/4 inches and I cut 4 large, 6 medium and 6 small circles in each of the three colors. I placed them randomly and the cake slices on either side of the Cake word art are from Lettering Delights Oishii svg set.

On the Top, I added the ribbon bow, I bought the ribbon at Wal-mart and hand tied it. I attached it to the Cake Taker with a Velcro dot so that it is removable.

The Cake Taker is completely Hand Washable and once I fill it with a delicious Cake the Birthday Celebration can begin!!
Be sure to come back tomorrow for my 2nd project and also my Joy's Life Design Team weekly project, I actually will have two projects since my Joy's Life project isn't a Birthday project! Please leave a comment and someone who follows me and leaves a comment on this post and tomorrows post will win some sweet blog candy!!
You next stop is Krista over at Krista's Paper Cafe happy Hopping!!!