February Challenge and Freebie Post

Happy February crafty friends!

Can you believe it is already the second month of 2016?! With only a couple of weeks until Valentine’s day, I wanted to share new and past projects I have created for this fun and special occasion. PLUS it is the start of the month and that means a new month long Anything Goes Challenge over on the PCW Design Team blog. So let’s get started.


This first card is one I made a couple of years ago. I really like the waythis card turned out. It features the Heart Scalloped card cut file andthe be my valentine digital stamp set from PCW. The link for the
original post is: HERE



For this cute card, I used the I (heart) you a latte digital printable setand one of the hearts from the curly hearts cut file set. To see details on this card, you can go to the original post: HERE



This card features the I (heart) You A Latte Digi Stamp. I used my copicmarkers to color in the image. I used the photo corners from theChristmas Blessings cut file set and used a pretty decorative elementfrom the Deco Elements 1213 cut file set. For details on this card, youcan head over to the original post: HERE



Here’s another fun card I created. This one features the sweet little bear ascupid cut file. I paper pieced him and inked and chalked him for detail. I also used a fun CTMH stamp and a Martha Stewart Border punch. Formore details, you can head over to the original post: HERE



Lastly, here is a super cute card featuring a digital printable from the Conversation Hearts digi set and the cute little bear from the bear w cupcake cut file set.



To help you get started and to play along with us, here is a free heart cut file. It also contains the finished .png and .jpg files if you would like to print them out. to download it, just head over to the post on the team blog HERE

Free during the month of February 2016.

Now it's your turn to get creative and join our anything goes month long challenge. Just add your project link to the inlinkz on the team blog: HERE.

Don’t forget to stop by the team blog as the designers continue to share our "heart felt" creations with you.  Plus, I will be sharing some projects here too. Until the next time, have a wonderfully crafty day.

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Frosty Fun Birthday Card w Pazzles Craft Room Exclusive Files

Hello crafty friends,
Today is my day to share over at the Pazzles craft room. So to start my new year off, I decided to share a  card I had to make for my niece. Often I create birthday cards that aren't necessarily specific to the season in which they happen, but this card is going to my niece who was born in the first week of January. Plus she lives in Michigan so, I thought a cute little snowgirl card would fit the bill.


Here is a look at my finished card opened. It is an easel card and the closed size is approximately 5.5 x 5.5 (not including the protruding balloons). The base paper is from the DCWV Little Miss Stack. The Snow girl’s coat and hat are cut from the DCWV White Ginger Stack. The rest of the pieces were all cut in plain white cardstock. I then used my shin han markers to color in the pieces. I did also use the Whimsy Ink Set to lightly ink around the outline of the snow girl as well as the balloon strings. I used my Pebbles chalk inks to add some rosy cheeks to my snow girl’s face. I used my white chalk marker for the glints in her eyes. I used the following markers:

Turquoise Blue Marker: Balloon

Leaf Green Marker: Balloon and present

Peony Purple Marker: Balloon

Here’s a closer look at the sentiment. I cut all the pieces in plain white cardstock.  I colored the letters and the present ribbon in with my Peony Purple Shin Han marker. I also used my leaf green shin han marker for the present. I edged the outline with  my Crystal Blue Ink pad. For the dot of the “I”, I used a cute little puffy sticker from the “Stuck On You” Puffies sticker set.


Here’s a closer look at my stamped tag. I used my Thistle Ink Pad and a stamp set to stamp the sentiment. I finished it off with some of my Thistle Thick Twine and a little pearl gem. I did also use some foam tape to give it a little lift.

Here’s a look at the finished card closed. My card features some of the fun new EXCLUSIVE cuts I created for the Pazzles craft room this month! Here are just four of the newest ones.

Supplies Used

PCW Pazzles Craft Room Exclusive Files: Snowgirl w Balloons and Frosty Fun Birthday Title

White Cardstock

DCWV White Ginger Stack

DCWV Little Miss Stack

Thistle Twine from CTMH

CTMH Shin Han Markers

Stuck On You Puffies Stickers

Whimsy Ink Pad Set

Pebbles Chalks

Foam Tape

Be sure to head over to Pazzles and check out the rest of the designer’s great projects. You will just love what they have been dreaming up. PLUS don’t forget you can join the craft room and can download files including the exclusive ones I create for them.

JOIN THE PAZZLES CRAFT ROOM HERE

Plus, if you create a project using any file I have created you can join the monthly anything goes challenge the PCW design team is having! To check it out and join the challenge: CLICK HERE

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January Challenge Winter Card and New Freebie

Happy New Year crafty friends. It’s a new year and new month. That means we are back to our monthly challenges over on the PCW design team blog. Please click the challenge tab for details on our challenge. Our challenge is always an “anything goes” challenge with an “optional” twist. This month’s optional twist is to use a snowflake and or snow. So to go with our optional twist I created this card.

Here’s a look at my completed card. The size was 5 x 6.5. I used some papers from the DCWV Sunday Afternoon Stack. The base is white cardstock. I didn’t have the right color of blue for my sentiment, so I decided to use my markers to color it. I then added some pearl accents to the centers of the snowflakes and in the top left corner.

I used one of the new pcw files, warm winter wishes quick card cut file set. This cut file set includes the finished png and jpg files of the card front. Perfect for printing out and hand cutting print n cut or for using with your digital and or other hybrid projects.

So to go with this month’s “optional twist” here are a couple of free snowflake cut files. It also includes the .png and .jpg files.

Free for the entire month of January. To download, it will say 1.00, but when added to the cart and you check out, it will be free.

CLICK HERE

Now it’s your turn to enter our challenge. Simply add your project to the inlinkz link on the challenge blog post HERE. One lucky, randomly drawn winner will receive a 10.00 gift certificate to PaperCraftingWorld.com

Well, again, that covers it for today. Until the next time,

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Baby’s First Christmas Layout, Hop Winners and Kit Info

Hello crafty friends,
Yesterday was my turn to share over at the Pazzles Craft Room. I decided to create this super cute layout with some wonderful craft room files.

Here’s a look at the entire layout. It is a two page 12x12 layout.

Here’s a closer look at Santa. He turned out way too cute.

Here’s a detailed look at both of the title pieces. You can see that there is also some glitter on the pretty light paper border.

Here’s a detailed look at page two. Featuring a nice tree with ornaments and a bunch of colorful presents.

Here are the latest, super cute files I created exclusively for the Pazzles Craft Room.  All FREE with a Pazzles Craft Room Membership. I create at least 10 exclusive files for the craft room each month. PLUS  THERE ARE THOUSANDS of other SVG files. So you don’t have to be a Pazzles machine owner to enjoy the huge benefits of a craft room membership. Any DIY craft cutter that has software that can utilize SVG files will work!!! Make sure you tell them I sent you and I will send you a little extra something special from me when you sign up!!!

So Tell Santa…you want a craft room member ship under your tree this Christmas!!! Whoop Whoop!!!

ALSO I made just a few kits of this layout. For those that may want the kit.

Shipped via priority USPS mail. To purchase, Click the add to cart button

Sorry, Sold Out

Now for the winners for my blog hop candy.

 Miranda said... 

Beautiful!!!! 

11/30/15, 10:16 AM

Miranda-comment on Winter Scene Card

Migdalia said... 

Congrats on your GDT! I want to say precious & beautiful!! 

Have a blessed day,Migdalia 

Crafting With Creative M

12/5/15, 12:56 PM

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Ladies, you have two weeks to claim your prize. Please contact me via email (melinda @ scrapbookeden.com) remove spaces. And I will give you instructions on how to claim your 20 gift certificate (each) from PaperCraftingWorld.com

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Artfully Sent Snowman Card

Happy Sabbath crafty friends,
So glad you stopped by. Today I am part of the Honeybearz 12 days of Christmas Hop. If you just happened to be here, then be sure to head over to Lisa’s blog. She has worked so hard to coordinate this hop and there are TONS of prizes you could win! If you have been following the hop then you should have come from Barbara’s blog. All week I have been sharing projects I made with my Cricut Explore and the Artfully Sent cartridge from CTMH. So here is my my project for today.

Here’s a look at my complete card. I started with my Cricut Explore and the Artfully Sent Cartridge. I created this super cute little snowman in the Design Space software. The base of the card is one of the files in the cartridge. It is made with kraft cardstock. I then used my White Daisy Ink Pad to sponge some white ink onto it to simulate “snow.  I then used some white cardstock to back the inside of the cover and sponged some blue ink on it to give the snowflake cut outs some contrast.


I used my Whimsy mini ink pad set and used the Crystal Blue to ink the edges of the snowman pieces to give it a little dimension.

Next, I had cut all these pieces out in plain white cardstock. Most of my cardstock is still in boxes from my move and I haven’t had time to really dig it all out and set it up….SOOOOO I decided to use my markers to “color” my pieces. It worked out great. I used my Shin Han markers to color them all the various colors. Perfect solution!

Here’s a closer view to show you that I used a little liquid glass to give his buttons and the berries on his broom and hat some extra shine. I did also use my chalk marker to put the glint in his eyes.


Lastly, I used one of the sentiments included in the artfully sent bundle and stamped the Merry Christmas sentiment using my Crystal Blue ink pad. I also used some foam tape to give this little guy a little lift from the base.
Now for my blog candy:

I am giving this awesome blog candy away! Just head over to Monday's post and leave a comment there AND/or leave a comment on today's post.
ALSO: Make sure that you are a follower of my blog too. And you will be entered to win!I will be picking a winner on the 7th.

Now for some freebies

This was Tuesday's freebie: CLICK HERE

Please note: The file says $1.00 but when you click the add it to bag button, there will be no charge during this free period. Free through 12-7-15

I also shared the Design Space file I created for the card I shared Monday. To use this file and recreate this project, you will need to have the Cricut Explore, using the Design Space software and the Artfully Sent cartridge. Free through 12-7-15

To get this file CLICK HERE

Christmas Blessings Title with Photo Corners SVG type cut file

CLICK HERE Free through 12-7-15

FREE SVG Files From Pazzles: CLICK HERE

Now be sure to head over to Ms. Madge’s blog and see what wonderful creation she has for you. In case you get lost along the way, here is the complete line up.

Lisa Pontious - http://honeybearzdesigns2011.blogspot.com

Barbara - http://spotofsanity.blogspot.com (Guest Designer)

Melinda - http://www.mypapercrafting.com (Guest Designer) YOU’RE HERE

Madge - http://www.thescrappinlounge.com/blog NEXT

Ashley W - http://marinewifesscrappinlife.blogspot.com

Sandy Hentzel -  http://www.scrapbookblessingsclub.com

Elizabeth Jeanne - http://CraftsByHappyStamper.com

Angela - www.crazy3monkeys.blogspot.com

Alicia - www.goldengoddessdesigns.blogspot.com

Miranda - www.nanasscrapspot.com

Daphne - http://craftyscrapsofstuff.blogspot.com

Rhonda - craftingwithblue.blogspot.com

Charmagne - http://www.sanurascraps.blogspot.com

Barbara- http://barbarab3.blogspot.com

Lisa F - http://lisaslittlerascals.blogspot.com

Sharondalyn - Http://www.clippingsbysharondalyn.blogspot.com

Jessi - http://www.mylifeinartsncrafts.co

As always, thank you so much for stopping by and sharing your crafty time with me. Be sure to stop back by tomorrow as I share another fun Holiday project….until then,

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