Bridal Shower gift

My step-daughter is getting married on March 7 and she had the first of 3  bridal showers this weekend.  I wanted to make something special for her and her fiance` and this is was I came up with. These are a few of her engagement pictures, choosing from all of those were the hardest part of this project.  
The paper and ribbon that was used for this project was leftovers from the wedding invites that we made.  Jacque is having a vintage theme for her wedding so when I came across a tutorial on making flowers out of burlap on pinterest Burlap Flower Tutorial  and I had to give them a try.  The saying I found in the Silhouette library of phrases and cut with vinyl on my Cameo.
For people that are close to me, I love giving presents that I can create.   They both loved this
and I am hoping that everytime they look at this, they'll know how much they mean to me.

Thanks for looking!!

Brridal Shower gift

I wanted to do something different for a shower gift for my niece and I came across towel cakes on Pinterest and it peaked my interest.  I found her bridal registry and got her colors for her kitchen.  I ended up using 4 hand towels and 4 dish towels.  A person can use any type of kitchen utensils to decorate but these were on her list so  I went with the spoons and scrubber. I then added added some flowers, which added alot. I thought it turned out great and she loved it.  That was what I was going for  :)

I  been involved in the Mystery Cropped Event with Above Rubies Studio this weekend .  There's been challenges all weekend and this happens to be Challenge #5 and we needed to make something with paper only,  no ink, embellishments, etc.  This is a layout of my grandson, Michael, at his graduation from kindergarten.  I found this paperline at Crafts Direct yesterday and just fell in love with it., its called "Curiosity" Details from Authentique.   I hope you like!

My 1st Diaper Cake

Wow... I can't believe how long its been since I last posted !
 Life has been pretty crazy and it's sad to say, but the the first thing that gets neglected is the crafting. I think I need to change that.

The start of the hunting season, for my hubby, opened this weekend  and according to him "The Craft Opener" has also begun.  LOL!      I figured that I better get this season started!!

My goddaughter's baby shower is coming up next weekend and I wanted to do something special for her.  I've been hearing,  never actually seen one,  about  diaper cakes so I started poking around the internet and  I came across this blog,  Sweetaprils, that had a wonderful and easy tutorial on how to make a motorcycle cake. 
 I  love  how this turned out!   I have to find a driver for this bad boy yet so I'll have to do an update when I find him :)

 

Things I used:
 1 pk (50ct) newborn diapers                          
 4 receiving blankets
     - 2 for bike , 2 for cardboard platform                       
  1 pr. of socks
  2 onesies
  1 bottle
  Ribbons to match
  rattle & teething ring
I'll also be getting a stuffed animal for the rider and I have a baby hat and   another onesie to dress him in.


Thanks so much for looking!!

Happy Crafting Season!!!!
Mary

Easter boxes

 I made these cute little milk  cartons with the Tags,Bags,and Boxes2 cartridge.  Whats really nice with this cartridge is it scores, with the scoring tool,  before it cuts so it makes assembly real easy.  Now I just need to add Easter treats and they make great little gifts.
Other products I used:
We R Memory Keepers "Cotton Trails" cardstock
Stampin'Up - "Everybunny" stamp set
                   -  Watercolor pencils
                   - Scalloped circle punch
                   - Black ink
                    - metal embellishments
 Nestibilities -  scalloped ovals
 Ribbon & metal flower brads are from my stash

These boxes are made from the same cartridge and supplies. The only difference is I didn't use the folds  for the milk carton, it gives them a different look.


Thanks for looking and have a great day!!

Mary

Cheerleaders for katie

My niece, who has had 2 ruptered aneurysms in the last 4 months, is now well enough to start rehab.  I was up visiting her one evening when a Dr. came in to work with her alittle bit.  Katie was getting frustrated and the Dr gave her a pep talk, which included  us also. She told Katie that she was the leader and that everyone around her were her cheerleaders and as long as we were cheering, she had to keep going. Well, of course, what do you think comes to my mind.....  you got it paperdoll cheerleaders  LOL.  I thought that since we could not be there all the time  ,   these could be a simple reminder.  So when I got home I got right to it.

I used the Everday Paperdolls cart and cut them at 10.75 in., I used Stampin'Up cardstock & markers, and some Baker's twine for the bows. 

Her boyfriend was there that night also and Katie said she wanted to see him in a red cheerleading outfit, I think she meant the real thing, but Matt wouldn't cooperate so this was the best we could do.    I brought these up and hung them in her hospital room this week, she loved them and was wondering where hers was so I guess I need to make one of her too.

She has come so far and still has a long road ahead of her but I have faith that she will walk out of that hospital soon.

This is a picture of Katie and her Mom (my sister),  taken 2 days ago.

Thanks for looking  and hope you all have a wonderful day!!
    Mary


             GO KATIE!!

Valentines

I can't believe how long its been since I've last posted, it's amazing how life just takes over.  Let's just say between the holidays, school and  2 huge medical situations in my family there hasn't been a whole lot of time or desire to do any craftin.   A week ago I hosted a card party at my sister's house for her Red Hatter Ladies group and  these are the cards I came up with for them to make. It was a fun afternoon, I love sharing my passion with others and seeing the different variations that people come up with using my creations.

 Products used:
   Stampin'Up -- cardstock, stamps(sentiments), ink, border punch and ribbons

   Cuttlebug -  heart embossing

   Sweethearts cartridge--  scalloped hearts (3, 2.5, 2 in)

   Imagine More Cards cart --  hearts in 3rd card (3.5in)

   Viva Decor pearl pen

Thanks for stopping by and looking! 

Mary

My Snowman

I found this idea on Pinterest, I just love that site, and just knew I had to do it.  My kids and grandkids will be home this weekend for our Christmas celebration, I'm thinking they'll get a kick out of it...  my husband and I both did- LOL!.
Supplies used:
Cricut Everyday cart-  circles  4.5in, 3 in and  2.50
Snowman Friends cart - carrot  9.in cut ( real dial)
DCWV -  cardstock for the scarf  3in wide
Black & orange vinyl

So far no snow here in Minnesota, and  for now, this is what we get :)

Thanks for looking!
Merry Christmas everyone!!
Mary

Christmas block

I've been seeing these glass blocks all over the place and people have  done the cutest things with them. So when I came across them, on sale, at my LSS I  thought I'd see what I could do with it.

 The snowmen are cut out of the printable vinyl,  using the Snow Angel Imagine cart, and they were cut at 5 in. The letters are are cut at .50in using the Gypsy font and welded together.  I added glittered snow and snowballs to the glass block and tied a fancy ribbon , which I found at Michaels, around it .  I found the stand at the same LSS, Crafts Direct, that I  the glass block came from.... on sale also!   Gotta love sales!!!
The saying reads "Snowmen fall from heaven unassembled", its kinda hard to read in these pictures, that's why I posted in both backgrounds.  It was a quick and easy project, it would make a great present but... I think it will stay with me:)

I'm entering this in to a few challenges:
      Whimsical Design - Christmas/ Winter project with glitter
       Terrific Tuesday Challenge  - Christmas
       Wacky Wednesday  --  Christmas

Thanks for looking and Happy Holidays!!
  Mary

Stampin' Up Christmas Cards

 I am a fairly new Stampin' Up demonstrator and I recently started up a monthly card club.  We meet at my house on a Sat. afternoon, I like to refer it to as our "Ladies Time-Out", and with my SU product I show them how easy it can be to make your own cards.  I have snacks, a few giveaways, and everyone leaves with at least 4 cards, that they made themselves, and another little project  I've come up with.  I usually have between 8-10 people attend and so far its been a blast, it's great to be able to share something you love with others.

These are the cards we made last month, they just happen to be the Christmas cards I'm sending out this year.   


 The first 2 cards are from my favorite stamp set and designer paper.
    Supplies:
       Christmas Lodge Stamps
          Frostwood   Lodge
        Cardstock & Ink  - cherry cobbler, early expresso and olive green,whispering white
           Dazzling Detail glitter
          Water Color pencils   
        Viva Decor pens - bulbs on tree
           Bakers twine for the bow                                                                                                  

For this card supplies used:
  Delightful Decorations stamp set
   Ornament punch
   Cobbler Red, Early Expresso, Very Vanilla
   Basic Pearls embellishments
   Red  Cobbler satin ribbon






Thanks for looking  and Happy Holidays!!
                                                    
   Mary

Redneck Wine Glasses

 This weekend is our annual ladies Christmas party.  It was started many years ago by my husbands grandma, Marge.  Grandma Marge passed away 2 years ago  but  it was decided to continue on in her memory. It also was decided that every year there would be new hostesses and guess who was chosen for this year.... 2 of my SIL's, a family friend, and I!!   We chose a wine theme so the games, prizes and even the gift exchanges all revolve around wine.  I came across this idea at our LSS, Crafts Direct,.and just thought this would be perfect for the party. You see we are all from "Up Nort" , "You Betcha",  Dont'cha Know"  ... and I must not forget
"Uff-DA!!" LOL   These Redneck wineglasses will be prizes  for our guests

They were easy and very inexpensive to make.  The jars are old canning pint size canning jars and the stems are small vases that I found at Savers for .69 ea.  Candlestick holders can be used, but I could not find any of those but I thought these worked great.  I  filled one vace with  glitter snow flakes and the other I used MS glitter. I then glued the jars to the vases using E6000 glue and let them fry overnight.  I then attached the buttons, ribbon and bakers twine.  For the lettering, I used the Mickey Font cartridge cutting the letters at .75in  and the numbers at .50in.  Everything I used was from my stash excepted for the vases.
And there you have it... beautiful  RedNeck Wineglasses

Flowers for Katie

Last Sunday my 22 yr old niece, Katie, had a Brain Aneurysm that burst,  by the grace of God, she was saved, and is still with us.  She will be in ICU for at least 2weeks and is expected to make a full recovery....God is Good!    In the ICU they are not allowed to have real flowers so I thought i would make some up for her.  I'm going down to visit her today so last night I whipped this bouquet up to take down to her.

 Red is her favorite color so I made sure there was alot of red.   I used the Flower Shoppe, Forever Young, and Enjoy the Seasons cartridges.    I hope she likes!

Please keep Katie in your prayers, she's got a long road ahead of her.

Thanks for looking!
Mary

Male Bday card- CTO challenge #35

It's time once again for a new challenge at Celebrate the Occasion.    We are being challenged this week to make a male B-day card and it must contain  metal.  I wanted to try something different so here is what I came up with.

 

I've heard of people embossing pop cans so that is what did.  I cut up a can and used a 3.75x 3.25 piece of it and put it though the cuttlebug with a Robotz CB folder.  I gotta say, I really love the result!
The products I used for this card:
  StoryBook Cartridge
  DCWV Cardstock
  Stampin'UP-  Black & Whispering White cardstock
  Stampin'Up - "Perfect Words" stamp set
  Stampin'Up - black ink
  Fiskars "Happy birthday" stamp
  Robotz  CB folder
  Viva Decor silver liner
  Diet Mountain Dew can from my recycling bin
  The metal screw brads, wire and orange paper are from my stash

Cards for men are always such a challenge,  so are you up for it??  First,  head on over to CTO and get inspired by all the super talented designers, and then start creating. You have til Sun. the 23th to post your project.  We would love to be inspired by you :)

Thanks for stopping  and have an awesome day!!
Mary
 

Fight Like a Girl!! CTO challenge #33

Hello and welcome to another great challenge at Celebrate the Occasion.    Our challenge this week was to create a project for Breast Cancer Awareness month. 
This is the card that I came up with.

 
The products I used:
  Everyday PaperDolls Cartridge -  3.25in
  Blossoms Imagine Cartridge  -  pink paper
  Stand & Salute Cartridge - .50in pink ribbon
  Gypsy Font Cartridge-  .75 in
  Spellbinders Nestibilities-  scallop oval
  Cuttlebug Folder
  Viva DecorPearl Pens
  We R Memory Keepers Pink Floss
  Stampin'Up Whispering White cardstock
  Stampin'Up Dimensionals
  Peach keen EveryDay Character Faces

Thanks for stopping!  Make sure you head back to CTO's blog and  check out the rest of the DT's fabulous creations.
I'm also entering this in a few other challenges:
   Link Up for Pink Linking party
   My Sheri Crafts - Think Pink

And remember ladies... Do your monthly breast self-exams and get in for your yearly Mammograms!!!

Have a great day!
Mary

Fiskateers Orange Blog hop!

                                     For the trick or Treat Blog Hop go HERE

Good Morning and Welcome!
  This is a stop on the Orange Blog Hop where members of Fiskateers, a community sponsored by Fiskars, is sharing their passion for crafting."  I am Fiskateer #6811 and am  proud to be a part of this wonderful community.
If  you have come from Marianne's (6701) blog , then you are  in the right spot.  If not, and you want to start at the beginning, go to  Debby's (2852) blog. and start from there.  There will be some awesome  projects and some candy along the way, so you will not  want to miss a thing.
 For my project today I made a petal card.  I found this at Splitcoasterstampers and they had a great tutorial on how to make it.

 I really love how this card turned. I wanted to have something pop out when it opened and I actually made it work....  I LOVE it when that happens LOL!
Recipe for card:
   
StoryBook Cricut cartridge-  4- 5in. scallop circles
   George & Basic Shapes    -   2- 4in circles
   Happy Hauntings  -  2 - 2in ghosts,  1.5 in. Boo
   K&Company Halloween cardstock
   Stampin'Up black cardstock
   Stampin'Up My Digital  Studio-  Happy Halloween sentiment
   Spellbinders Nestibilities-   2 scallop ovals
   Martha Stewart purple glitter
   Martha Stewart Scoreboard
   Peachy Keen Monster face stamps
   Fiskars paper trimmer
   My very own hand-crafted spring made from wire I found in the jewelry dept at my  LSS.           
 
Thanks for stopping by, I hope you liked my project and have been inspired so far.  Now it's time to head on over to the talented   Shannon (6394)  and see what she has created.


 But wait...  before you move on we have to have some blog candy, but I have a slight problem.  I was going to go pick up some goodies yesterday  but a Dr.'s visit in the afternoon ended up being an evening in the ER with my hubby, Kidney stones got the best of him but is doing better  So  the blog candy will be a surprise, we all like surprises, right??!!  Just leave me a comment and a way to get a hold of you ,   I'll pick a winner on Monday evening.

Have a great day!
Mary

Trick or Treat blog hop

Good Morning and Welcome to the Trick or Treat blog hop. I just love Halloween, as a child it was fun getting all dressed up , going out and getting all the candy lol. Now, as an adult I love giving out the candy and seeing all that excitement in the eyes of the little people.
For this hop we're making Halloween projects that pertain to those holiday treats.  If you just hopped from Elaine's then you are on the right track,if not, you'll want to head back to Angie's and start at the beginning.
I found my treat holder idea  at Splitcoaststampers. I just love this site, I get so many ideas and inspiration there and the tutorials they give are amazing.

 I actually made 10 treat holders  and each one is decorated a little different.  What's nice about these are you could decorate for different occasions.
Some of the products used are:
   Happy Haunting Cartridge
   Viny
   Stampin Up cardstock
   Stampin Up "My Digital Studio"
   Martha Stewart "Drippy Goo" border punch
   Viva decor Red pen liner
   Test Tubes from my LSS
   Ribbon is from my stash

There are 3 great prizes being offered up and will be drawn Monday evening. You must leave a comment on each blog  to be entered into the drawing.

Thanks for stopping by,  now head on over to the super talented Wendy and see what she has created. 
  
Have a great day!
Mary

Birthday with Balloons - CTO #31

Hello Everyone!!  It's time once again for another new challenge at Celebrate the Occasion.  This week our challenge is to create a birthday project with a balloon on it.  Those two go so well together, so easy peasy, right?
  I'm really excited about my project and the reason why is.... I got to use my IMAGINE,  imagine that!!  I purchased my machine in early July.  I swore I'd never get one of these, but was convinced, so I started bidding on Ebay and we ALL  know how that goes...  I won!!!  So to make a long story short, I had to send the machine back 3 times. I received the 4th and it  WORKS!!
This is the first project I've made with it.

 Recipe for this card:  -
  Best Friends Imagine cart- background paper, girl & balloons
  Martha Stewart Drippy Goo Border Punch  -  grass
  Fiskars Tag Squeeze punch-  tag
  Stampin Up  "Create a Cucake" stamp set  -   sentiment
  Stampin Up Dimensionals
  Stampin Up Black ink

Come join us in the challenge!  First, go check  out the rest of the Designers projects, you'll be inspired!
Happy Creating!!!
  Mary

Fall Colors

 Oh... the things you can find on  Youtube!!
I came across this video  by Amanda Maue on how to make a gift box with a 12x12 piece of cardstock.. It looked pretty easy to make so I thought  I'd give it a try.  I really like how it turned out.

This is with it opened up, wouldn't it be cute to add some pictures to the squares?  I think there is so much you could do with this besides a gift box. I was also thinking it would make a great Fall centerpiece.

For this project I used the new Harvest Gathering cardstock by DCWV, the Flower Shoppe cart, Pop-Up Neighborhood cart, Old West cart. SU marker& ink, and the crinkle paper and ribbon is from my stash.


                                                                                                                                                                                                                            I made this for a few challenges:
Love to Crop-  Fall Colors
Decorate to Celebrate-  Anything goes
My Craft Spot - Happy Harvest
Papercraft Weekend Challenge - Photo Inspiration

Thanks for looking!  I hope everyone is having a great weekend!!

Easel Card- Paper Playtime # 55

It's time once again for another new challenge at Paper Playtime.  For this week the challenge is to make an easel card.  For someone who makes mostly standard  A2 cards , it's really nice to make something  different.
I really need to challenge myself more often.
I'm not totally pleased with how this card turned out.  I stamped the sentiment on after I embossed it and...
well... as you can see,  not very good.  I didn't have time to make another card  so please do accept my apologies.

Supplies I used:
         The Floral Shoppe --  2.00 & 2.50 in.
         Cindy Lou --  frame  3.75in
         DCWV "Doodlin Around" stack
         American Crafts cardstock
         Stampin Up  "Butterfly Prints"  --  sentiment & butterfly stamp
                              Butterfly punch
                              Inks - Island Indigo & Chocolate Chip
                              Pearls
        Tim Holts Alterations embossing folder
         RicRac ribbon was found in my stash

Don't forget to go look at the fabulous projects the other designers created.  You can also join in on the challenge, so start creating!

Thanks for looking and have a great day!!
   Mary





   
                                        

School Days/Birthday

 Our grandson starts kindergarten on Friday and it just happens to be his birthday also.   He turns 6 and gets to go to school, how fun is that?  I saw this knapsack on  Campin Critters so I thought it would be fun to make and fill with some goodies.

The recipe for my project
          Campin Critters-  knapsack  11.25 in
          Robotz-     robot  2.75
          American Crafts-  cardstock
          SU-  sentiment and Red Cobbler ink
          buttons and book stickers I found in my stash.

I'm entering my project in a few challenges:
    Cooking With the Cricut  --  School Days
    Crafty Creations  --  Anything but a square
    Crafty Sprouts --  Get in Shape

Thanks for Looking
Mary