Candy Flower Treats

Happy Monday!

 I am so excited because Joy over at Obsessed with Scrapbooking has asked me to be the guest designer on her blog this week! I am so thankful for this amazing opportunity!

Since Valentine's Day is exactly a month away, I thought it would be fun to spend the week sharing some fun Valentine's treat ideas. Today's treat is cute, inexpensive, and a perfect craft that kids can help make.

How fun are these lollipop treats?

 I used my Gypsy to open and size the flower, from the Artiste cart, to 2.25" tall and I hid the circle in the center of the flower. I opened a circle from George Basic Shapes and sized it to .30", placed it in the center of the flower, and then grouped them together. After grouped, I copied and pasted as many flowers as I needed to the mat, so that I could cut them out all at once. 

Once all my flowers were cut out, I inked the edges, stamped them in the center with the sentiment, and slipped the lollipop through the center.  You could also cut a small leaf and add that as well. That would be a perfect place to add a classmates name.

Flower: Cricut, Artiste Cartridge

Circle: Cricut, George Basic Shapes

Dum-Dums Lolli's: Dollar Tree

Paper: K and Company

All Around Sentiment: My Creative Time, Classmate Valentines

Pink Tulle Ribbon: Michael's

 Pot: Michael's 

**Giveaway**

So I thought it would be fun to have a giveaway each day too! Today's giveaway is the My Creative Time stamp set that I used on my project!

Classmate Valentines

All you have to do is leave a comment here and on the Obsessed with Scrapbooking  blog, make sure to add your contact information!  I will pick the winner, via random.org, this Sunday, January 20th and all the winners will be announced on here on my blog, Monday morning, January 21st.

See you back here tomorrow!

I hope you have a wonderful day! 

Welcome Baby

Happy Friday!

Whew! So glad that it is Friday! 
I made a card for a friend who is about to have a baby. It's a girl and I am so excited for them. Her nursery is yellow and pink, so I tried to stay with those colors.

I made the card base in Make-the-Cut with basic shapes. I am sharing it below. It measures 5.5" wide x 6.8" tall. The elephant was sized at 2" tall. I replaced the heart in the svg file with the medium stitched heart layering die. It end up being about the right size and I like the stitched effect.

Paper: PaperTrey Ink & Echo Park

Elephant SVG: Lettering Delights, Sweet Nothings

Scalloped Card Base: Designed in MTC with basic shapes, Freebie (see below)

Heart Die: My Creative Time, Stitched Heart Layering Dies

Banner Die: My Creative Time, Chocolate Greetings Stamp Set

Sentiment: My Creative Time, Chocolate Greetings Stamp Set

Twine: Trendy Twine, Water Mellon Taffy

Free File!

A few things before you download... 

1st : Please become a follower of my blog, if not already.

2nd:  Also, if you use the file and post it online, please link back to my blog.

You can download the Scalloped Card Base, here.

I made it into two versions .mtc and .svg.

I hope you have a great day and a wonderful weekend!

Sweet Wishes

Happy Thursday!

I have a real quick post for you today. I made this shaped card for a friend.

I sized the cupcake at 3.8" tall. Then I created a  .1425 shadow layer around it (the white layer) then I created a shadow layer around that layer and then took two of them and welded them together at the top. The finished card base measures 3.8" x 8.5". I replaced the heart on top of the cupcake with the medium heart from the Stitched Heart Layering dies. 

Paper: PaperTrey Ink, Carte Bella
Cupcake Cake SVG: Lettering Delights, Cloud Nine
Heart Die: M Creative Time, Stitched Heart Layering Dies
Banner Die: My Creative Time, Chocolate Greetings Stamp Set

Sentiment: My Creative Time, Chocolate Greetings Stamp Set

Twine: Trendy Twine, Water Mellon Taffy

I hope you have a wonderful day!

I (heart) you...

Happy Wednesday!

I decided it was time to break out the  new Cricut Cartridges that I bought and never opened. So, I linked everything up, broke out my Cricut, and got to work. It was nice to hear it chirp again. :) 

The Teddy Bear Parade cartridge is so much fun!

I was having a hard time choosing which bear to use, so I decided since we are only about a month from Valentine's Day, I would stick with that. 

My Teddy was cut at 2 3/4" tall. The base of the card was made with a tag from the Artiste cartridge. The base piece measures 5" wide x 4 3/4" tall, I welded two of them together at the top. The pink inset piece measures, 4 3/4" wide x 4 1/2" tall. The square measures, 3 5/8" x 3 5/8". 

Paper: PaperTrey Ink, Core'dinations
Bear SVG: Cricut Cartrdige, Teddy Bear Parade
Card Base SVG: Cricut Cartrdige, Artiste
Sentiment: My Creative Time, Lots of Love Stamp Set
Valentine's Twine: Etsy

I hope you have a wonderful day!

Forever

Happy Tuesday!

I have been having fun working on Valentine's Day projects. I can't wait to share next weeks projects with you!  Next week is going to be full of ideas and some fun giveaways!

Anyway... on to today's card!

I used my Gypsy to size the heart layer at 3.7" x 4.9", the pink layer was sized to 3.9" x 5.2", and the base of the card was sized to 4.25" x 5" and then I welded two of them together at the top.   The hearts measure 3" wide. 

Paper: PaperTrey Ink, K and Company
Heart cuts: Cricut, Sweet Shop Cartridge
Card Base (Tag) cut: Cricut, Artiste Cartridge
Face stamps: Peachy Keen Stamps, PK-293 The Cornies Assortment
Banner Die: My Creative Time, Vintage Stitched Label Dies
Sentiment: My Creative Time, Forever Stamp Set
Twine: Trendy Twine, Water Mellon Taffy

I hope you have a wonderful day!

True Love

Happy Thursday!

Just a Note... and a Freebie

Happy Monday!

How was your weekend? Mine was nice, I spent some time with a couple local blog friends. We had fun shopping and had a yummy lunch, next time we get together we are hoping to get some crafting done. :) 

I have another Hello Kitty card for you today. Oh yeah... and another freebie too! My friend Kasi is guest designing today too!

 She made a bookmark, so darling! Right!?!

I made a shaped card.

I made the base of my card with basic shapes in Make-the-Cut. It measures 4 5/8" x 5 1/2". I cut my kitty at 3 1/2"tall. 

I think this Hello Kitty is my favorite so far. I think she is so cute with her little vest.

Paper: PaperTrey Ink, Core'dinations, Echo Park

Hello Kitty SVG: Freebie (See below)
Card base: Made in Make-the-Cut with basic shapes.
Valentine's Twine: Etsy
Tag Die & Sentiment: My Creative Time, Teeny Tag Greetings

Free File!

A few things before you download... 

1st : Please become a follower of my blog, if not already.

2nd:  Also, if you use the file and post it online, please link back to my blog.

3rd: Hello Kitty is a registered trade mark of the Sanio Company. This file can not be used for profit.  

You can download the Hello Kitty files, here.

I made it into three versions .mtc, .svg, or .studio, so be sure to click the one you want/need.

Don't forget to hop over to Kasi's blog and leave her some blog love.

I hope you have a wonderful day!

El dia de Reyes blog hop!

Happy Sunday!

Welcome to the El dia de Reyes blog hop! If you have arrived from Abby's blog, then you are on the right track. If you would like to start at the beginning, click here.

If you don't have a clue what "El dia de Reyes" is, here is a quick run down.

Dia de Reyes, Three Kings Day or Epiphany is observed in Mexico and other Spanish speaking countries on January 6th and celebrates the arrival in Bethlehem of the Three Kings who followed the star for twelve days to Bethlehem bearing gold, frankincense, and myrrh to honor the baby Jesus. This is the day that the Three Kings revealed Jesus to the world as King.

Several days before January 6th, children write letters to the Three Kings or Rey Magos, Melchor, Gaspar, and Baltasar. They ask for the gifts that they would like to receive. Children then attach their letters to colorful balloons. The balloons are released into the sky, carrying all of the children’s wishes. It is a magical sight.

The night before El dia de los Reyes, figurines of the Three Kings are added to nativity scenes. Before bedtime children place shoes under their beds so that the Three Kings will leave gifts for them. Grass or hay and a bucket of water are left outside for the Three Kings camels’. Children also leave cookies and milk for Melchor, Gaspar and Baltasar.

On the morning of Dia de los Reyes Magos gifts from the Three Kings are opened and enjoyed. This is a day to spend with family and friends. Preparations are made for the Merienda de Reyes, a dinner with friends and families that celebrates Epiphany. The Merienda de Reyes began with the Spaniards who brought the tradition of celebrating Dia de los Reyes Magos and sharing the Rosca to Mexico. People go to the markets and stores to purchase the needed ingredients to prepare the feast. Bakeries make the Rosca de Reyes or Kings’ Cake, a sweetbread, decorated with candied fruit The Rosca, cut by each person,

symbolizing the danger Jesus was in, is served with tamales and hot chocolate. Inside the Rosca is a figurine of the Baby Jesus. The figurine is hidden because of the need to find a secure place where Jesus could be born in safety. Whoever finds the baby figurine must host Candelaria, a candlelight mass day on February 2nd.

So... back to my project. 

I made a home decor piece. It is similar to a shadow box, but without the box. I found the 6 x 8" frame at Michael's. I found the 3 kings silhouette image online, by searching Google images, and then converted it into a cutting file in Make-the-Cut. 

The wise men were sized to 6.2" x 3.25" and the lettering was sized at 6.3" x .82".   Everything was designed in  Make-the-Cut and cut out with Silhouette Cameo. I am going to share the converted 3 Kings file with you, but it will not include the wording/font. The font that I used, on my piece, was purchased from Lettering Delights and it is against the law for me to "share" it.

5 x 7 Frame: Michael's

5/8" Silver Ribbon: Michael's

Black Vinyl: Oh My Crafts

3 Kings Image: Freebie (See below)

Font: Lettering Delights, SNF Ambrosia Bold

Free File!

A few things before you download... 

1st : Please become a follower of my blog, if not already.

2nd:  Also, if you use the file and post it online, please link back to my blog.

You can download the 3 Kings files, here.

I made it into three versions .mtc, .svg, or .studio, so be sure to click the one you want/need

Your next stop on the hop is Esther!

Thanks for hopping along with us today!

I hope you have a wonderful day!

Love You...

Happy Friday!

Today's project is a Valentine's Day card.

 I created the base of the card in Make-the-Cut. I also sized and cut the dragon out at 4" tall. 

Paper: PaperTrey Ink, Core'Dinations, and We R Memory Keepers

Dragon SVG: Scrapping Bug Designs, Sealed with a Kiss

Smile Stamp: Peachy Keen Stamps, PK-521 Winter Faces

Valentine's Twine: Etsy

Sentiment on the inside of the card.  

My Creative Time, Label Font

See you back here on Monday, I have another fun freebie to share!

I hope you have a wonderful day!

Hello Kitty Post-it Notes and a Freebie!

Happy Thursday!

I wanted to share one of the projects that I made for stocking stuffers. I love making these Post-it Note holders. They are so quick and easy and they make the cutest gifts. 

 I found these Hello Kitty post-it notes at Michael's in the $1 section, a month or so before Christmas. I grabbed a handful thinking they would make fun stocking stuffers for my Hello Kitty loving friends & nieces. 

I found the Hello Kitty head online, it was a free coloring book image. I converted it in Make-the-Cut and cut it out. Guess what!?! I am going to share it with you! If you would like to see how the post-it note covers are made, there is a video at the bottom of this post.

Paper: PaperTrey Ink & Core'dinations

Hello Kitty SVG: Freebie (See below)

Post-It Notes: Michael's
Banner Die & Name Stamps: My Creative Time, Just Simply Live

Free File!

A few things before you download... 

1st : Please become a follower of my blog, if not already.

2nd:  Also, if you use the file and post it online, please link back to my blog.

3rd: Hello Kitty is a registered trade mark of the Sanio Company. This file can not be used for profit.  

You can download the Hello Kitty files, here.

I made it into two versions .mtc, .studio, or .svg, so be sure to click the one you want/need.  

If you would like to see how the post-it note covers are made, watch the video below.

I hope you have a wonderful day!