Bird Cage Blanket - Block #1

I am making a blanket to go over my MIL's bird cage.  Here are 4 of the blocks:

Color #1

Color #2

We are bird sitting for her for 2 weeks while she is in Aruba!   I thought it would be a nice surprise!

Supplies:
Pattern: Free SmoothFox's Charity Square Nbr 1 by Donna Mason-Svara
Yarn: Wintuk Ombre #3028 - Spice & Red Heart Super Saver - Rainbow Brights
Hook: US 8/H

Hump Day Inspiration #22

Happy Hump Day!  This week's challenge over at Inktegrity is a recipe challenge.  It is to use ribbon and/or flowers.

Here is my card:

I made these flowers using a digital cutting file from Darcy's Designs called Bitty Bloom.  I love making my own flowers this way, they will always match your card!

Supplies:
Stamps: Inktegrity - Doll, Papertrey Ink - Mixed Messages (Sentiment)
Paper: PTI White, Gina K Luxury White, Basic Black, SU Summer Picnic Dp
Ink: Archival Jet Black, Copics
Accessories: Cricut, Darcy's Designs - Bitty Bloom, Cuttlebug, Nestabilities, Brads

Christmas Project #2

Here is my second, and final, Christmas project using dgital cutting files from Filekutz by LisaJane:

I thought that a snowman bookmark would bring some festive reading to someone special!

Supplies:

Stamps: Papertrey Ink - Background Basics: Retro, Papertrey Ink - Daily Designs, Papertrey Ink - Daily Designs Sentiments

Paper: PTI Spring Rain, PTI Kraft, GP White, Creamy Caramel, Real Red, Basic Black

Ink: PTI Vintage Cream, PTI Enchanted Evening, PTI Tea Dyeing Duo

Accessories: Cuttlebug, PTI Bookmark Die, Cricut, Filekutz by LisaJane - Dancing Snowmen (LK000115)

Santa Face Tag

Here is my first project using a Christmas digital cutting files from Filekutz by LisaJane:

I thought that I would use the Santa Face (LK000114) cutting file to make a Christmas tag.  I added some Ice Stickles to give his cap some texture.

Supplies:

Stamps: SU - Bitty Backgrounds, Papertrey Ink - Mixed Messages (Sentiment)

Paper: GP White, Basic Black, Blush Blossom, Old Olive

Ink: Always Artichoke, Archival Jet Black

Accessories: Cuttlebug, PTI Tag Sale #1 Die, Eyelet, Cricut, Filekutz by LisaJane - Santa's Face (LK000114)

Halloween Project - Pumpkin Man Scarecrow

Here is my final Halloween project using files from Filekutz by LisaJane:

I used the Pumpkin Man cutting file (LK00077).  I thought that he would make a great addition to a Halloween card or scrapbook page.

Supplies:

Stamps: Papertrey Ink - Simple Alphabet

Paper: PTI White, Basic Black, Close to Cocoa, Only Orange, Old Olive, Unknown DP

Ink: Archival Jet Black

Accessories: Cricut, Filekutz by LisaJane - Pumpkin Man Scarecrow (LK00077), SU 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon - Only Orange, SU Small & Large Oval Punches

VSBC Grab Bag Project

Here is a cool Halloween project using the new files from Filekutz by LisaJane that were included in the September Grab Bag over at Visual Design by Chris:

This file features several Halloween borders to use on your cards or scrapbook pages.  I cut out a row of black cats and trimmed it down to fit my card.  What a nice addition to a simple and quick Halloween card!

Supplies:

Stamps: Inkadinkado - Trick or Treat (Sentiment)

Paper: PTI White, Basic Black, SU Summer Picnic DP

Ink: Archival Jet Black

Accessories: Cricut, Filekutz by LisaJane - Halloween Borders Cutting File

September's Newsletter Project

Here is a new project using digital cutting files from Filekutz by LisaJane for her monthly newsletter:

In this project, I used Circle Borders 1 (LK00145) to make the two side borders.  I added the flowers where the two borders intersected to cover it up.

Supplies:

Stamps: Whimsie Doodles - Puddle Jumper

Paper: PTI White, Gina K White, Brilliant Blue, Basic Black, SU Summer Picnic DP

Ink: Copics

Accessories: Cricut, Filekutz by LisaJane - Circle Borders 1 (LK00145)

Flash Your Freebies - Part 2

Okay, back a little while ago, Pollycraft Designs had a Flash Your Freebie challenge.  For participating, you received a freebie.  This challenge, Flash Your Freebies - Part 2,  was to use the freebie we just got and think green.  For participating in part two, you can pick ANY image of your choice from the store.

This is such a cute image!  I did not add a sentiment because it could be used for Welcome Little One or Thanks for the Help!  I'll add it when I am ready to use it!

Supplies:
Stamps: Pollycraft Designs - Tortoise Hugs
Paper: PTI White, GP White, Glorious Green, Unknown DP
Ink: None
Accessories: Prismacolor Pencils, Blending Stumps, Baby Oil, Cricut, Filekutz by LisaJane - Prima Flower Collection 1, Papertrey Ink - Eyelet Lace Border Die, Brad

You Are ...

... all of the above!  This is a quick and easy free sentiment from Inktegrity!  I thought it would dress up this background as well.

I have worked with Joni over at Inktegrity for six month's and her images keep getting better and better.  I love when she makes these easy to use, no coloring required images, they are great!  Thanks Joni!

Supplies:
Stamps: Inktegrity - You Are ... Checklist
Paper: PTI White, GP White. Only Orange, Basic Black
Ink: Cat's Eye Chalk - Tangerine
Accessories: Cricut, Filekutz by LisaJane - Circle Mesh Jumble Background 2 (LK00054)

Starfish Background

Here is another background from Filekutz by LisaJane.  She originally made it using Make the Cut (MTC) software and asked me to test cut it since I have MTC also.

I used MTC to make a mat for the starfish too.  I love it with the two tones of browns.  I also used my new Xyron 500 machine to apply the adhesive to the background.  I chose it over the Xyron 510 Creative Station since I really do not think that I would ever laminate or add a magnet to anything.  It saved me $15 plus I do not have to pay for the extra cartridges.

Supplies:
Stamps: Papertrey Ink - Giga Guide Lines (Sentiment)
Paper: PTI White, Creamy Caramel, Chocolate Chip
Ink: Close to Cocoa
Acccessories: Cricut, Filekutz by LisaJane - Starfish (LK00137)

Squigglefly Challenge #56

Wow, today is my first challenge with Squigglefly.  This one is super easy!  It is to use any Squigglefly image to create anything.  Here's what I did:

I thought that she was adorable and the sentiment was made for it!  Once again, I used flowers that I cut on my Cricut using a digital cutting file form Darcy's Designs (the link is below).  I made tons of my own flowers from scraps and I love them!

Supplies:
Stamps: Squigglefly - Don't Be Scared, Papertrey Ink - Flutterby Friend (Sentiment)
Paper: PTI White, GP White, Real Red, Basic Black, Unknown DP
Ink: Archival Jet Black, Cat's Eye Chalk - Lipstick Red
Accessories: Prismacolor Pencils, Blending Stumps, Baby Oil, Cuttlebug, Deckled Rectangle Nestabilities, Cricut, Darcy's Designs - Bitty Blooms, Brad

Teacup Fairy

Here is a really cute teacup fairy from Cowgirl Up Stamps.

I had to use the polka dot DP to match her teacup.  Also the flourish is from Filekutz by LisaJane.  I thought that it added a nice accent below the image.

Supplies:
Stamps: Cowgirl Up Stamps - Teacup Fairy #5
Paper: PTI White, GP White, Real Red, Basic Black, Unknown DP
Ink: None
Accessories: Prismacolor Pencils, Blending Stumps, Baby Oil, Cricut, Filekutz by LisaJane - Flourishes Freebie from May

Quick Card Fronts #4

Here is my final card sample using these Quick Card Fronts.  This one was made to be used for a boy's birthday.  These are so easy to cut and clean up that I just may cut some more to have ready for any occassion that arises!

Supplies:

Stamps: Papertrey Ink - Say It With Style

Paper: PTI White, GP White, Soft Sky

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics

Accessories: Cricut, Mamaw's Legacy - Quick Card Fronts

Hump Day Inspiration #11

Hello everyone!  I have another wonderful sketch from Inktegrity to help you get through the rest of the week.

Here is this week's sketch:

Here is my card:

This guy is just too cute.  I thought it would work well with primary colors too!

Supplies:
Stamps: Inktegrity - Inner Tube Slusser
Paper: PTI White, GP White, YoYo Yellow, Real Red, Unknown DP
Ink: None
Accessories: Prismacolor Pencils, Blending Stumps, Baby Oil, Cricut, Darcy's Design Cutting File - Bitty Blooms, Cuttlebug, Embossing Folder - Swiss Dots, SU 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon - Real Red, Button

Mother's Day Card

Here is the card that I made my mother and mother-in-law for Mother's Day!

I used a cutting file from Mamaw's Legacy called Flower 42010 to cut this card out.  It is a tri-fold card.  I added the ribbon down the front to decorate it.  I stamped the sentiment on the inside so it would not take away from the decorative front.

Supplies:
Stamps: All Year Cheer II (Sentiment Inside)
Paper: Barely Banana
Ink: Archival Jet Black
Accessories: Cricut, Mamaw's Legacy Cutting File - Flower 42010, SU 1/2" Grosgrain Ribbon - Certainly Celery

Quick Cards Fronts #3

I just love these card fronts!  This time I matted my sentiment on the flower card!  I kept it simple just like the cutting stated!

Supplies:

Stamps: Papertrey Ink - Say It With Style

Paper: PTI White, GP White, Cameo Coral

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics

Accessories: Cricut, Mamaw's Legacy - Quick Card Fronts

Quick Card Fronts #2

Here's another card front from the same cutting file as the card from Tuesday's posting.  This one took a little more time to clean up but it was so worth it!

I decided to stamp the sentiment directly on the open area and I added a flower for some accents!

Supplies:
Stamps: Papertrey Ink - Big & Bold Wishes
Paper: PTI White, Lavendar Lace
Ink: Archival Jet Black
Accessories: Cricut, Mamaw's Legacy Cutting File - Quick Card Fronts, Prima Flowers, Brad

Quick Card Fronts #1

I just love these quick card fronts!  I was finally able to get some cutting time of Wednesday evening so I could play with these.  This one cut quick and was easy to clean up!

I like the way the sentiment looks on the white card stock.  It really makes it stand out!

Supplies:
Stamps: Papertrey Ink - Big & Bold Wishes
Paper: PTI White, GP White, Sahara Sand
Ink: Sahara Sand, Close to Cocoa
Accessories: Cricut, Mamaw's Legacy Cutting File - Quick Card Fronts

Hump Day Inspiration #9

Happy Hump Day everyone!  This means that it is time for another sketch challenge over at Inktegrity.

Here is this week's sketch:

Here is my card:

I finally decided to use this image that was made for a DT member from the Winter team.  I went for the vintage look using several shades of brown.  I really like how this came out!

Supplies:
Stamps: Inktegrity - Vintage Keepsakes
Paper: PTI Vintage Cream, Chocolate Chip, SU Au Chocolat DP
Ink: PTI Tea Dyeing Duo
Accessories: Prismacolor Pencils, Blending Stumps, Baby Oil, SU 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon - Chocolate Chip, Cricut, Darcy's Designs - Bitty Blooms Cutting File, Cuttlebug, Swiss Dots Embossing Folder, Gold Adhesive Half Pearls

Friends

Meet Penny Doll!  She is from Bugaboo Stamps!

She also has another flower that I made using the Cricut and Darcy's Designs Bitty Blooms cutting file.  I love these flowers!

Supplies:
Stamps: Bugaboo Stamps - Penny Doll - Thinking of You, SU - With All My Heart (Sentiment)
Paper: PTI White, GP White, Real Red, Brilliant Blue, Real Red DP
Ink: Archival Jet Black
Accessories: Prismacolor Pencils, Blending Stumps, Baby Oil, Cricut, Button