Thursday, March 31, 2016

Friends & Prayers....

Hello and Happy Thursday Everyone!
We are on the last day of the Month!
Geez, what happen to March? Seems like yesterday
was January 1st! Before we know it Summer will be here! YIKES!

I was watching a few videos over the Easter Weekend and
decided to play with some of my new crafty things - 
I tried to make it a CAS Card because I have a 
hard time doing those - I prefer layers :)

So here's what I created to share with you today -



I really like how this turned out except for the lavender Butterfly
In hindsight I would have left it white too! :) 
But that's how we learn - 
I certainly wasn't going to throw it away just because of that! :)




Because I liked the way this turned out so much that I made
another card using some other colors -




Now, I think this one turned out so lovely - I just love it! :)
It pays to Practice, Practice, Practice!!! (Wink Wink)


Here's the Recipe for Both Cards --
Cardstock - Stampin' Up, Georgia Pacific, Bo Bunny, 
Bazzill, Silhouette Adhesive 
Flower & Butterfly Stamps - Sizzix (Butterflies #3)
"To My Crafty" Stamp & "Friend" Die - My Creative Time 
(Friendships are Forever)
"You're in our Thoughts and" & Prayer Die - Simon Says Stamp!
Stitched Scallop Card Mat Die - Craftin Desert Diva's
Stitched Small Card Mat Die - Craftin Desert Diva's
Zig Zag Stitched Die - Die-namics MFT
Tim Holt's Distress Inks - Mustard Seed, Worn Lipstick, Milled Lavender
Round Ranger Blending tool
Glitter White & Lavender Embossing Powder - Joann Craft Essentials
Memento Tuxedo Black Ink
Versa Mark Ink
Glossy Accents to adhere the sequins
Sequins - Simon Says Stamp!


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Tuesday, March 29, 2016

Welcome Little....

Happy Tuesday Crafty Peeps!
Today I've got another NEW Cutie KaToodle

This one is called: CK Peanut Bag Peeker


I just adore these sweet Elephants!
How could you not? LOL


Here's what I created with this file -


I just HAD to make a baby card with this one - My Niece
is due next month with another baby boy - and I thought
this would be so cute to send to her! :)


Card Recipe -

Cardstock - Stampin' Up, Bo Bunny, Georgia Pacific
Designer Paper - Doodlebug (Snips & Snails)
Card Shape - Silhouette Store (#27030)
Stitched Banner Die - My Creative Time
Stitched Card Mat Die - Die-namics (Blueprint 13)
"Welcome Little" Stamp - My Craft Spot (No Longer in Business)
Blue Seam Ribbon - Stampin' Up
Ink for shading - Stampin' Up
Recollection Opaque Snow Pen for the eyes

Thanks so much for stopping by!
Have a Fabulous Day!!!!


Monday, March 28, 2016

Elephantastic!!!

Hello & Happy Monday Everyone!
Did you have a wonderful Easter Weekend?
Hunter has today off from school as well, so
we're just hanging out today! We got him a FUN
Bowling dice game for Easter and we've been playing it
like crazy! It's better than going to the bowling alley! LOL
Not really, but it has been fun, I've gotten several strikes which
would NEVER happen if we really played! tehehehe

Well, I thought I would showcase one of

Newest SVG Files Called:





I just adore this sweet little Elephant!!


So, What do ya think of my Elephant?? I think he's adorable!
I added the Birthday Hat from another KBD file to make it more
of a fun & festive Birthday card! :)


Here's the recipe for this card:

Cardstock - Stampin' Up, Bo Bunny, Doodlebug Bazzill, Georgia Pacific
Designer Paper - Doodlebug Designs (Take Note)
Elephant Cut - KaDoodle Bug Designs (My Little Peanut)
Birthday Hat - KaDoodle Bug Designs (Birthday Sloth)
Sentiment - Jaded Blossom (Party Animals)
Enamel Dots - Freckled Fawn
Stitched Square Card Mat Die - Lawn Fawn
Stitched Circle Die - Die-namics
Dry Chalk - Ek Success (Eyes & Cheeks)
Recollections White Snow Opaque Pen - (Eyes & Cheeks)
Stampin' Up Ink Pads for Shading

Thanks so much for stopping by!
Have a BEAUTIFUL Monday!!!


Thursday, March 24, 2016

Hello Beautiful -

Hello & Happy Thursday Everyone!
Do you have AWESOME Plans for this
Wonderful Easter Weekend??? Hunter has a
4 day weekend, so we'll probably go do some day 
activities and of course carve in some time to color
Easter Eggs!! I don't care how old I am, it's just
something I enjoy doing! (Wink Wink)

I told you guys I had gotten some Crafting Goodies
in the mail this past week... and I'm so excited to
play with my new stuff! So, I thought I would
show ya a card I made using some of my new dies! :)



I gotta say - it is totally HARD to shop at Simon Says Stamp!!!
I just want EVERYTHING!!! Ugh!  I tried to be good and not over do it
but I finally got to use my Christmas Gift Certificate for SSS! I also
got to use my Christmas Gift Certificate for My Creative Time too!
YES!! I did have fun shopping!!! LOL

Any way, this simple card idea came to me awhile ago
 but I didn't have the dies I wanted - thus going shopping!!
So I held off completing it until my goodies arrived - :)

Here's the goodies I used on my card -

Card stock - Stampin' Up (Basic Black), MME Shimmer (Tropical Bay)
Designer Paper - Simple Stories (Summer Vibe)
Sequins - Simon Says Stamp (Sunshine Mix)
Sentiment - (Hello Beautiful Stamp) Simon Says Stamp Feb. 2016 Kit
Friend Word Die - Paper Smooches
Stitched XL & XL Label Dies - My Creative Time
Circle Loops Large & Small Die - Simon Says Stamp
Finished Frame Card Mat Die - Avery Elle


I hope each and every one of you have
a BLESSED & WONDERFUL 
Easter Weekend!!


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Wednesday, March 23, 2016

Hit the Ball......

Hello & Happy Wednesday everyone! 
Today I'm sharing the new sketch challenge 
I hope you'll join us!

This Week's Sketch:


Here's the Project I Created:




YES! Another Masculine Card! You guys know I have
3 boys, so they're ALWAYS on my mind!! :)


Here's the Recipe on my card --

I used Everything from the Carta Bella 
(Work Hard Play Hard) Paper Collection

 - Unless otherwise noted below -

Stampin' Up & Bazzill Cardstock, Stitched Card Mat is from
Die-namics (blueprints #13) and the 
Enamel Dots are from Eyelet Outlet
I did Double up on the Nuts, Football, Basketball, & Soccer
Ball - I wanted them to stand out on the card so I POPPED
up the extras! :)

Make sure to Link up here:


I hope you plan to join us - the Challenge is for 2 weeks
so you'll have plenty of time to create something fabulous!

Thanks for stopping by -
Have a Wonderfully Crafty day!!



Tuesday, March 22, 2016

Springtime -


Hello & Happy Tuesday Crafty Peeps!!!
Last week I made some Home Decor' Projects
for my Craft room, which I shared with you right HERE!!! 

And as I said yesterday, when I start crafting, I tend to spend
a bunch of time doing a bunch of stuff in one sitting -
So, I thought I would show you my Other Home Decor'
project I created to Celebrate SPRING!!!



I found the Wood Sign at Michael's for 40% off about a week ago
and knew I could make something with it!

I have an assortment of vinyl, some glossy, some matte - but
all the colors I wanted to use were glossy - try taking a picture
with glossy vinyl... YIKES! LOL Any who, I got the Word Art from the
Silhouette Store - I've had it for awhile and finally got to use it! YAY!
Then I felt it needed some more SPRING, so I added the Burlap colored
flowers with a hot glue gun - I got them from Michael's a long time ago
and I finally had a reason to use them too! 
I figure, eventually I'll get to use ALL my supplies 1 day! LOL

I've got this sign up in my living room with all my other
wooden home Decor' stuff I've made in the past!

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Monday, March 21, 2016

You Are the Coolest!

Hello & Happy Monday Everyone!
I hope you all had a fabulous weekend!
I got lazy over the weekend and didn't craft!
I was going to, because I got lots of new crafting
goodies in the mail - but just felt like - naaaaa
So I didn't! but that's okay, I think we all
have those moments! :)

Luckily I have a nice stash already built
up just for those occasions! LOL
When I am in the crafting mood, I tend to make
several projects in one sitting, so I always have
something available - :)

I just LOOOVE the (RAD) Collection from Simple Stories
So, I created this card with all the cool stuff it has!




Besides using the cool (RAD) Collection -
I used the Fiskar Note Pad Border Punch &
MME (Now & Then MILO) Enamel Dots, along with
the Die-namics Stitched Mat die. 
The Cardstock is Stampin' Up & Bazzill -


I just think this turned out so Flippin' COOL! 
But that's just me of course! :)
As you can tell, it is a Masculine card - now I
just need to decide who I should give this too?
 I can see this for a teenager or adult - 
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Thursday, March 17, 2016

Signs, Signs!!

Hello & Happy Thursday Crafty Peeps!!
We are almost to the weekend, thank goodness!
Playing Bingo ALL week can be exhausting!
So FUN but a lot of work for someone! :)

Last weekend I was in the mood to make some
home decor projects - So I pulled out my Vinyl
and made these signs to decorate my Craft room!



The Red Shaped boards I found at Michael's for 40% off.
You know us crafters - when there's a SALE we have to 
Have it!!! LOL 




I found the Sentiment in the Silhouette Store awhile ago
and finally had the chance to cut it out - I thought it
was CUTE under my clock! :)



Then I was inspired to create a second one to add to my room -

Again, found this in the Silhouette Store awhile ago and
finally had the chance to use it - this sentiment did have some
other words, but I didn't use them - instead I found an Adhesive
backed White Pearl design in my stash, 
and realized I wanted it to be black -
So I pulled out my EBrush Machine & a Black Spectrum Noir
Marker, and colored the pearls to my liking, then
added them to the bottom of the sign! 

I really like how they both turned out & now I have
something else to look at in my craft room! HAHA!!


Have an AWESOME Weekend Everyone!!!

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Tuesday, March 15, 2016

Easter Eggie Bear....

Hello & Happy Tuesday Everyone!!
Today's my day over at the KaDoodle Bug Designs
Blog & I've got a sweet Easter card to show you

I'm using the Adorable file called -




This really is a CUTIE & Quick to put together!


Here's what I created -



Isn't this darling for a sweet friend to receive?
Or even a Niece or Nephew, Grand Child, Child? So many
people would love to see this in the mail I'm sure! :)


I wanted you to see the Dimension on this Bear - 
Really make this Critter stand out big time!



Here's the Recipe on my card -

Card Stock - Stampin' Up, Bazzill
Designer Paper - Echo Park (SPRING)
Square Stitched Card Mat - Lawn Fawn
Stitched Circle Die - Craftin Desert Divas (Stitched in Circles)
Sentiment - My Craft Spot (No Longer in Business)
Glitter Sprinkles - Doodlebug Designs


Thanks so much for stopping by today!
Have a Wonderfully Crafty Day!

Monday, March 14, 2016

My kind of PEEP!!!

Hello & Happy Monday Everyone!
Our Spring Break is Officially over! (Insert Sad Face)
We had a great time doing day trips with our son and he
got to spend time outdoors instead of sitting at a computer all week!
So, BONUS Points for that one! :) 

ALL this week KaDoodle Bug Designs Game FB Page
is hosting all kinds of FUN Games to continue
the Birthday Celebration and I'll be hosting BINGO
ALL Week Long! So make sure to google a bingo
card and add it to the Photo Album I made on the
Games page, so you can play along and have a chance
at winning a free KBD File!  I hope to see you there!

In the mean time, here I am stepping outside
my comfort zone again with the card 
I created using water colors - Hope you like it!




Not sure I like this one 100%.... I do like the design though,
so that makes me happy! LOL
I guess that's the whole point of stepping out of
your comfort zone! Trying new things and practice!!!


Here's the recipe for this card -
Card Stock - Stampin' Up, Canson Watercolor Paper
Designer Paper - Echo Park (Spring)
Banner Die - Avery Elle (Dotted Banners)
Stitched Circle Dies - Die-namics
Embossing Folders - Quickutz (Flowers), Cuttlebug (Polka Dots Small)
Sentiment & Bunnies - Simon Says Stamp! (My Kind of Peep)
Bunny Die - Simon Says Stamp!
Sequins - My Craft Spot (No Longer in Business)
Tim Holtz Distress Inks for Water Coloring
Worn Lipstick, Broken China, Mustard Seed, 
Spiced Marmalade, & Peeled Paint

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Friday, March 11, 2016

We Like to Par-Tay!!!!

Hello & Happy Friday Everyone!
I can't believe how fast this week has gone by!
Spring break is just about over for us & I'm pooped!

Today we're having a KaDoodle Bug Designs Facebook Hop
Celebrating KaDoodle Bug Designs 5th Birthday - We've had
giveaways all week long and next week we start the games!
I'll be hosting BINGO - so make sure to check it out!

I'm sharing my Birthday creations that I created
for my son's teacher who also happen to have a Birthday
recently - Everything I made was for her & The Class

I'm using the We Like to Party SVG File


I had heard my sons teacher liked Penguins and
that's how I decided the direction I wanted to go -



I created these FUN Treat Toppers so everyone in the class
could get some goodies! :)

The Happy Birthday Sentiment is from the Silhouette Store
I used Carta Bella (It's a Celebration) Digital Paper
We Like to Party (KBD) for the Digital Penguin with Balloons image




I made this for his teacher and filled the box up with those
yummy Rolo's you saw in the treat bags -
Balloon on a Stick (Walmart)
3D Triangle Favor Box - Silhouette Store (#53697)
Card Stock - Bazzill, Bo Bunny, Doodlebug, AC, Stampin' Up
Designer Paper - Imaginisce (B-day Bash)
Red Tulle for the Bow




This is the TAG I created using the Sweet Penguin
TAG - Silhouette Store (#11703)
Red Baker's Twine to attach it to the Gift Bag
Cardstock - Bazzill Shimmer Blue, Georgia Pacific




And here is the Gift bag that I decorated for her - I filled the
bag up with a bunch of my handmade cards

 Card stock - Bazzill, Doodlebug, AC, Bo Bunny, 
Stampin' Up, Georgia Pacific
Embossing Folders for the Balloons - Darice (Flower Frenzy),
Provo Craft (Swiss Dots), Quick Kutz (Flowers)
Bright Colored Bow - $1 Store
Gift Bag - Walmart

Well, that's it for me this week - 
Thanks so much for joining me!

Have a FABULOUS Weekend!!!


Wednesday, March 9, 2016

Baby Giraffe -

Hello & Happy Wednesday everyone! 
Today I'm sharing the new sketch challenge 
I hope you'll join us!

This Week's Sketch:






This is what I created - 



This one is a Super Fun Sketch!

Here's the Recipe on my card --

Card Stock - Stampin' Up, Georgia Pacific, Bazzill, Bo Bunny
Designer Paper - Carta Bella (It's a Boy)
Straight Banner - Silhouette Store (#62527)
Stitched Card Mat - Die-namics (Blueprints #13)
Sentiment - My Craft Spot (No Longer Available)
Giraffe & Heart Banner - Miss Kate Cuttables
Enamel Dots - Eyelet Outlet, MME



Make sure to Link up here:

I do hope you plan to join us - the Challenge is for 2 weeks
so you'll have plenty of time to create something fabulous!

Thanks for stopping by -
Have a Wonderfully Crafty day!!