Paper Cutz Challenge # 16

Good Morning!

It's Friday and time for challenge # 16 at Paper Cutz Challenge. This week's challenge is to make a card, LO or craft project using the colors green, blue, black and white only. That's not so hard, as you'll see when you take a look at the fantastic inspiration our design team has given us this week. They've done an awesome job! To play this week's challenge, just leave your name and a link to your creation in Mr Linky by midnight, EST, Thursday, November 12th. Easy peasy!

I needed some quick and simple thank you notes and decided to use the challenge color theme. The cs for this card is Bazzill and the pp is K & Company Christmas Cheer. I cut the circles using Cricut cart Mini Monograms and added buttons and ribbon from my stash. An EK Sucess corner punch was used to cut the photo corner and I rounded all the edges of the card with my very old and ancient corner rounder. I think I've had it about 10 years! The sentiment is computer generated using McBooHmk font. A very quick and easy card!

Be sure to check out all the great cards and LO's done by my PCC team mates HERE.

Have an awesome Fall weekend and thanks so much for stopping by!

Hugs,
Mary

Cricut Cardz Challenge Design Team

Hi fellow Cricut lovers!

We've got our fantastic design team put together for Cricut Cardz Challenge, and we're ready to go! Wait until you see the cards these ladies make...they're AWESOME! They're all SO talented and I'm so, so happy they decided to join the team. We're all very excited and ready to get started with our first challenge.

Keep watching, everyone for Cricut Cardz Challenge # 1! Check it out HERE

See you soon!

Hugs,
Mary

Paper Cutz Challenge # 15

Good morning!

We're seeing stars over at Paper Cutz Challenge this week. Challenge # 15 is to make a card, LO or craft project with stars! How easy is that?! The prize for the randomly drawn winner is a set of really cute dog and cat rub-ons from American Traditional Designs. You have until midnight EST, November 5th to post your name and a link to your starry creation in the comment section or Mr Linky. Don't have a blog or a way to link your entry? Just send your name and a photo of your creation to the email address on the sidebar at PCC. Be sure you check out the absolutely awesome inspiration the design team has given us for this challenge HERE. They've really done a fantastic job!

For my starry card, I used DCWV pp paper and used a star punch to cut the stars from white glitter paper. The stars are mounted on foam tape. I've learned from past experience not to cut the stars with my Cricut when using this brand of glitter paper! My new mat was ruined and I'm still finding glitter in my little bug from the last time! The ribbon is self adhesive and is from my stash. This is just a quick, simple little card I made as I was getting ready to go to work. It seems that's all I have time for now, with working extra long hours everyday. But it's Friday...Woo Hoo...no work for 2 days!!

Thanks for coming by and looking, guys. Have a fun Halloween and a great weekend!

Hugs,
Mary

Cricut Cardz Challenge DT Call

Hi Cricut card makers!

There's a new challenge blog just for those of us who love to make cards using our Cricut. We're currently looking for designers for our design team and will be taking applications until November 2nd. We'll have a new challenge every Wednesday and your commitment to the team will be one card per week. If you love to make cards using your Cricut, and you're interested in being on the team, we'd love to hear from you! Just send me an email telling me something about yourself, and send a few photos of your Cricut cards. My email addy is sophiesmama09@gmail.com

Keep watching for our first challenge HERE! We hope to be up and running by November 11th!

Hugs,
Mary

Paper Cutz Challenge # 14

Good morning!

Woo Hoo! It's Friday and time for another challenge at Paper Cutz. This week, create a card, LO or craft project using 3 patterned papers. How easy is that? Post your name and a link to your creation in Mr Linky by midnight EST, October 29th. The DT has some fantastic inspiration for you this week...great job, ladies! Be sure to check out their awesome creations HERE and then enter your own creation! The randomly drawn winner will receive these epoxy stickers from White Blossom and this Cloud Nine Ribbon Quintet.



Thanks for stopping in to say hello and I'll see you over at Paper Cutz Challenge! Have a great weekend!

Hugs,
Mary

Sew Many Cards Challenge # 9

Good morning guys,

I can't believe we're already on challenge # 9 at Sew Many Cards! Time is flying by and before we know it, it will be Thanksgiving and then Christmas. Yikes!

This week Angela challenged us to make a card using one of her digi's and a sketch. I chose PJ the Penguin. Isn't he the cutest? I colored him using Prisma colored pencils and Sansodor (MCPT). The cs is from Bazzill and pp is from DCWV. The scalloped rectangle was cut using the Cricut Winter Woodland cart and embossed with the Cuttlebug snowflakes folder. Love that Cuttlebug! I also cut the green circle from the WW cart. I added blue rhinestones from my stash and a stamped sentiment from Hampton Arts. No inking or chalking this time, as I wanted to keep the green, blue and white theme clean and crisp.

Be sure to check out all my Sew Many Cards team mates fantastic creations HERE and while you're there, take a look at Angela's wonderful line of digital stamps! AND, don't forget, Freebie Friday, your chance to pick up an adorable FREE digi! You can see the sketch and enter the challenge, by posting your name and a link to your creation, in Mr Linky before midnight, October 26th. The winner gets 3 of Angela's darlin' digi's!! We can't wait to see what you all come up with for this challenge!

Thanks so much for dropping by!

Hugs,
Mary

Sew Many Cards Challenge # 8

Good Morning!

It's time for challenge # 8 at Sew Many Cards. This week Angela challenged the Design Team to make a pink, green and white card using one of her adorable digi's. We could use any colors we liked on the digi. I chose Miki and the candy cane for my S-fold card. The pp is from Reminisce, the cs is from Bazzill and the green rhinestones from my stash. Miki was colored with MCPT using my Prisma colored pencils and Sansodor. If you'd like to see how to make an S-Fold card, just watch the video below, and if you'd like to make your own Miki card, go to Sew Many Cards HERE. While you're there, check out all the awesome creations that my team mates have made, and enter the challenge.



Thanks for watching, guys! Have a great day!

Hugs,
Mary

Paper Cutz Challenge # 12

Good morning everyone!

It's time for Paper Cutz Challenge # 12. This week's challenge is to make a card, LO or craft project using only the colors red, black and white. Easy peasy, guys! You've gotta try this one. Just leave your name and a link to your creation in Mr Linky by midnight EST, Thursday, October 15th. The design team has some great inspiration for you, so be sure to check it out HERE.

Here's my take on the red, black and white challenge. I used Bazzill cs for my simple skater silhouette card and I ran the red cs through my new Cuttlebug, using the swirls folder. The ribbon and rhinestones are from my stash. The skater was cut from Cricut cart Winter Woodland. I think the color combo makes the card look very elegant. Here's a video of my card, and I thank you so much for watching!



Have a great day everyone and don't forget to enter PCC # 12! Now head on over and check it out!

Hugs,
Mary

Sew Many Cards Challenge # 7

Good morning guys!

Today's challenge at Sew Many Cards was to make a friendship card using red or yellow. Angela said we could use any of her digi's we wanted, so I chose Donkey sitting on a rock drinking coffee. He was a special request by Jennifer on the DT. She LOVES coffee! Angela did a great job and he turned out really cute. I colored him with Prisma colored pencils and mounted him and the coffee pot on foam tape. The coffee pot was cut with Cricut From My Kitchen cart. I rounded the corners of the beige colored card and ran it through the Cuttlebug using the swiss dots folder, and distressed all the edges with brown ink. Can't remember where I got the pp, but the ribbon is from American crafts. It's just a very simple little Friendship card.

Be sure you go check out all the awesome cards done by the DT this week and don't forget Freebie Friday! You can enter Sew Many Cards challenge HERE and see the great prize Angela is giving away to the winner of challenge # 7.

Thanks for stopping by!

Hugs,
Mary

World Card Making Day at Sew Many Cards!

Happy World Card Making Day!

World Card Making Day, October 3rd, kicks off the holiday card-making season, the most popular time for creating and sharing handmade greetings. Visit Sew Many Cards at our PaperCraftPlanet group between 8pm and 8:59pm EST to check out the challenge and freebies Angela has to give away!

PaperCraftPlanet has organized a Group hop so members can Hop via groups. We will also have the group hop info on the main group blog and from there you will be able to hop along with the designers of Sew Many Cards too!

World Card Making Day is a day to connect with fellow card makers both near and far, to applaud the creativity that powers the craft, and to provide an opportunity for card makers to connect and find resources that will empower, inspire, and encourage them in their card making. (PCP)

Be sure to check out all the fun, games and freebies that Angela has for you HERE at Sew Many Cards!

Paper Cutz Challenge # 11

Hi guys!

This week's challenge at Paper Cutz is to make a card, LO or craft project using a pumpkin pie recipe! This one wasn't as easy as the last 2 challenges, but I think it was fun. Use any colors or embellies you'd like, just be sure you include the recipe. Leave your name and a link to your creation only (not your blog, please), in Mr Linky, by midnight EST, Thursday, October 8th. So, get out your cookbooks, ladies and go enter Paper Cutz Challenge HERE! And be sure to check out the awesome inspiration that the design team has given us this week!

My take on this week's challenge uses an old standby recipe from Libby's canned pumpkin. I used my Cricut From My Kitchen cart to cut my pie and ran the "filling" through my new Cuttlebug (WOOHOO!!) with the swiss dots folder. The little smiley face pumpkin was cut with my Doodle Charms cart. The ribbon is from 3 Birds and I think the pp is from Bo Bunny, but I'm not sure? The pie and pumpkin are mounted on foam tape and everything is distressed with brown ink. I really had fun making this card, but it made me want pumpkin pie so much, that DH and I had to go out to Big Boy last night, and get a big warm slice of pie with whipped cream, and a cup of hot coffee...it was so good!!

Paper Cutz challenge has decided to grow and add 4 more team members to the Design Team! If you're interested in becoming a member, send me an email, including pictures of some of your recent cards, LO's or craft projects, and tell me something about yourself. Your commitment to the team is one card, LO or craft project per week. My email address is: sophiesmama09@gmail.com The DT call will remain open until October 15th. Hope to hear from all you talented crafters, scrapbookers and cardmakers!

Thanks for stopping by today, guys! Have a great weekend and don't forget to go over and enter Paper Cutz Challenge!

Hugs,
Mary

Paper Cutz Challenge DT Call!

Good morning guys!

We've decided to grow, and add 4 more team members to Paper Cutz Challenge Design Team! If you're interested in becoming a member, send me an email, including photos of some of your recent cards, LO's or craft projects, and tell me something about yourself. If you're chosen, your commitment to the team is one card, LO or craft project per week. My email address is: sophiesmama09@gmail.com. The DT call will remain open until October 15th.

Hope to hear from you!

Hugs,
Mary

Sew Many Cards Challenge # 6

Good Morning!

I'm feeling SO much better and have almost gotten my voice back to normal. Thanks for all your get well wishes. I really appreciated them! Ya'll are so kind!

This week at Sew Many Cards, Angela asked us to make a stair step card using one of her adorable digi's. I'd never done one before and was kind of worried about whether or not I could make one. They are SO easy, anyone can make one! I made this video to show you how simple it is to fold a stair step card. You have until midnight, Monday, October 5th to make and enter your stair step card using one of Angela's digi's. To enter Sew Many Cards challenge # 6, just leave your name and a link to your card in Mr Linky. Be sure to check out all the awesome cards my team mates have made HERE, and don't forget New Release Monday and Freebie Friday!



Thanks for watching!

Hugs,
Mary

Paper Cutz Challenge # 10

Hi Guys!

"B is for Button" is the challenge for this week at Paper Cutz Challenge. Make a card, LO or craft project using at least 3 buttons. Use any theme or colors you'd like, and post your name and a link to your creation in Mr Linky by Midnight EST, Thursday, October 1st. This one's easy peasy, so come on and join in, guys!

This little teapot card is my take on this week's challenge. I used Bazzill cs and DCWV pp. The teapot and cups were cut using Cricut Everyday Paper Dolls, mounted on foam tape, and everything was distressed with brown ink and chalk. The buttons and decorative trim are from my stash. I saw a version of the poem awhile back, and just changed it up a little to suit the card. I love the little teapot and cups, and had been wanting to use them on a card. The tiny, little heart on the teapot, was cut with a Sizzix die. Be sure to check out all the awesome PCC Design Team creations HERE. They're really inspiring this week!

Thanks for coming by to see me today, and thanks for all your wonderful comments!

Hugs,
Mary

Sew Many Cards Challenge # 5

Good morning!

Time for another challenge at Sew Many Cards. This week Angela challenged us to make a card using her digi, Donkey. He's so cute and looks so sad and soulful. He just tugs at your heart. There are many images of Donkey, but I chose Donkey with a boot, for my card. I colored him with MCPT, cut him out and mounted him on foam tape. The CS is Bazzill and PP is DCWV. The ribbon is from American Crafts and the silver brads are from Making Memories. The edges of all the papers and Donkey, were sponged with black ink to give depth and dimension. Be sure to head over to Sew Many Cards HERE and check out all the FAB DT examples for this week, and enter this fun challenge. And don't forget Freebie Friday! Angela always has one of her awesome digi's for you to download, FREE!

Have great Tuesday, everyone and thanks for stopping by today!

Hugs,
Mary

Paper Cutz Challenge # 9

Hey everyone,

I can't believe we're already up to Paper Cutz Challenge # 9! Time is flying by and before we know it, Christmas will be here. Now's a good time to get started on all those Christmas cards, before we get too busy with Halloween, Thanksgiving, and all that Christmas shopping.

For this week's challenge, make a card, LO or craft project for Christmas with LOTS of bling! You need to get out all your shiniest paper, glitter, stickles, rhinestones, etc. and enter this challenge! What could be easier and more fun! Just post your name and a link to your entry in Mr Linky by midnight (EST), Thursday, September 24th. A winning name will be drawn at random on Friday, September 25th. The winner will get Martha Stewart Dimensional Gem Stickers!

Here's the very sparkly Christmas card I made for the challenge. I found this shiny, prismatic paper at Walmart and knew it was what I wanted to use on this card. As you turn the paper, you see a rainbow of colors! I used the Cricut Winter Woodland cart to cut the beautiful deer out of the prismatic paper, and also the word "Joy" in white. The deer is mounted on foam tape. The snowflake was cut with my Martha Stewart punch. I used white cs for the 4 1/2 x 6 1/4 card and sponged the edges with pastel blue ink. I cut a mat from the prismatic paper and then layered DCWV pp on that. The silver ribbon is from my stash. What'd 'ya think...is it sparkly enough?

Be sure to put on your sunglasses before you go over to Paper Cutz Challenge HERE and check out all the beautiful creations from the DT this week!

Thanks for stopping by and for all your very nice and much appreciated comments!

Hugs,
Mary

Sew Many Cards Challenge # 4

Good morning guys,

Today is challenge # 4 at Sew Many Cards. This week Angela asked us to make a card using this sketch.



I've got to admit, I had so much trouble making this card. Not because of the sketch or Miki the monkey. I just couldn't find the right paper, the first embellishments weren't right, so I changed them, I colored Miki with my Bic markers and he came out too dark. I could go on and on! Where is my mojo when I need it?!! LOL! I'm still NOT happy with this card, but enough of my whining! I used Bazzill CS and the PP and "funny monkey" sticker are from Reminisce. The ribbon is from American Crafts and I cut the palm trees from Cricut Cart Stretch Your Imagination. The edges of the yellow CS are inked with brown ink. Be sure to check out the other DT members AWESOME cards and enter the challenge HERE. Angela's got a great prize for the winner, and don't forget Freebie Friday!

Thanks for stopping by!

Hugs,
Mary

Paper Cutz Challenge # 8

Hi guys,

Labor day is over, school's back in session and it's time to start thinking of Fall! Don't know about you, but Fall is my favorite season of the year. Cool days and nights, the beautiful orange, gold and red leaves on the trees, the smell of woodsmoke as people start having fires in their fireplaces! I love it!

In honor of the coming Fall season, Paper Cutz Challenge # 8 is an A, B, C/Fall challenge. Make a card, LO or craft project for Fall using only ONE item from each letter:

A: Apples, Acorns or Autumn Leaves

B: Buttons, Brads or Bows

C: Circles, Charms or Crocheted Embellies

I think this one will be fun and shouldn't be too hard. You can use any colors you'd like. Just post your name and a link to your entry in Mr Linky by midnight, September 17th. Be sure to check out all the great DT members creations. They're a very talented and inspiring group of ladies! So, come on over and get inspired HERE, and join in on the challenge this week! This week's winner will receive Hot Off The Press Halloween Brads and Brad Buddies! They're really cute and I'd like to have them myself!

For my card, I decided to use this squirrel sitting on an acorn, from Cricut cart Stretch Your Imagination. I think he's so cute. I used Bazzill cs and inked and chalked the edges of everything for added dimension, and mounted the squirrel and acorns on pop dots. The button, spiral clip and ribbon are from my stash.

Here's a video of my card. Thanks for watching!



Have a great weekend, everyone and thanks for coming by to see me! Now, head on over to Paper Cutz Challenge and check it out!

Hugs,
Mary

Sewn Together Challenge # 3

Good morning guys,

It's time for challenge # 3 at Sew Many Cards/Sewn Together. This week Angela has challenged us to make a Christmas card using the Sewn Together digital stamp of our choice. They are all so cute that the hard part of this challenge was deciding which one of those darling digi's to use, LOL!

I chose Tayla tucked inside a Christmas stocking. I colored the image using MCPT, cut it out and mounted it on pop dots. The CS is Bazzill, pp is from DCWV, and ribbon from my stash. The scalloped oval was cut using the Cricut Storybook cart. I stamped the sentiment and used a red Bic marker for doodle dots around the scallops. Everything was distressed with brown ink around the edges.

You can check out all my fellow DT members fantastic cards, and enter the challenge yourself HERE. And don't forget Freebie Friday! Angela always a free digi, and sometimes 2, every Friday. This is a fun way to get started on your christmas cards this year, so go on over and join in on the challenge! The prize for this week's winner is 3 free digi's and a set of HOTP Christmas word stamps!

Have a wonderful Tuesday, everyone and thanks for stopping by!

Hugs,
Mary

Paper Cutz Challenge # 7 & Fab's Big Christmas Card Challenge

Good morning!

It's week # 7 at Paper Cutz Challenge and this week the challenge is to make a card or LO using this sketch! You can use any colors or theme you'd like or flip the sketch sideways. The flowers represent embellies but you don't have to use flowers. Use any embellishment you'd like. The DT has some great inspiration for you, so go check it out HERE and leave your name and a link to your entry in Mr Linky by midnight, Thursday, September 10th.



Here's my take on this week's sketch. I used my new Hero Arts owl stamp and colored him using my colored pencils and OMS. The cs and pp are from my stash, as well as the red gingham ribbon. I cut the snowflakes with the Cricut Winter Woodland cart and used a Bic marker to color the clear rhinestone centers red. I used brown ink to distress around the card, owl and sentiment. I love owls and this set of stamps is just the cutest!



Head on over to Paper Cutz Challenge and check out all the awesome DT examples and be sure to enter your card or layout by midnight next Thursday! There's another great prize for the winner!

I'm also entering this card in Fab's Big Christmas Card Challenge. The challenge is to make a Christmas card with an owl or a present. Head on over to Fab's challenge blog HERE and check it out. Fab has made the cutest owl card! You've got to see it and then make your own and enter the challenge!

Here's a video on my Christmas owl card. Thanks for watching!



Thanks for stopping by and for all your wonderful comments! Ya'll are the best!

Hugs,
Mary