Happy Bird-day Card for My Sister

Hello everyone!  The card that I have for you today is a birthday card for my sister!  She is the best sister anyone could ever ask for, and I love her very much!!!!!  Happy Birthday Joni!  :)  My sister loves owls, puns, and colorful bling and this card has all of those things!!!!  Woo hoo!  I also wanted to enter some challenges, so I went lookin' and I found some fun ones to enter...  This card meets challenge requirements AND it's perfect for my sister's birthday....  so, I guess you could say it "kills two birds with one stone" (sorry, I couldn't resist, seeing as my card has two birds on it)!  :)  Okay, onto the card...

My Craft Spot- use bling
Paper Playtime- use some brown
The Cuttlebug Spot- use squares
Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge Blog- embossing
Mojo Monday- use the sketch

 

A2 sized card
George and Basic Shapes- rectangle cut at 2.13 x 3.64", squares cut at 1.59"
Hoot 'n' Holler- owls cut at 2.76" (left one), 2.06" (right one)
Wild Card- branch cut at 3.24"
Cuttlebug- wood grain (Papertrey Ink)
Joy's Life Stamps- Wild Life Puns
Twine
Rhinestones

Okay everyone, hope you like it....  Thanks for stopping by!!!!  :)

Just My Type Card

Hello and Happy New Year!  Hope everyone had a safe and fun New Year's...  Mine was really nice, just spent time with my family.  I am so excited that I actually made a card, AND I'm going to enter it into some challenges!!!!  Woo hoo!  I haven't entered a challenge in almost a year, so I'm excited about this...  :) 

Die Cuttin' Divas- follow the sketch
Cut It Up- use something you wouldn't typically use in paper crafting (I used foil)
Scrappy Moms Stamps- use the Tic-Tac-Toe board (glitter, sentiment, die cuts), they also had a secret phrase on their blog hop "baby New Year"
Little Miss Muffet Challenges- anything goes

Doodletype- typewriter cut at 2.18"
George and Basic Shapes- paper in typewriter cut at 1.82", circles cut at 1.5, 1.75"
Hoot 'n' Holler- heart cut at 1.35"
Cuttlebug- doodle hearts (The Paper Studio)
Scrappy Moms Stamps- Quirky Quotes
Stickles- Christmas red
Brads
Aluminum foil

I could not get the aluminum foil to cut in my Cricut, it just kept getting torn to shreds (no matter what I tried)...  So, I just used my ATG gun to attach it to a piece of black cardstock (the cardstock was already in the shape I wanted), then I cut around it with my craft knife.  Hope you enjoyed it, and I'm so glad you stopped by!!!!  :)

Cold Hands, Warm Heart Tag

Hello!!!!!  I am so shy about my post today!  For the Joy's Life DT we are supposed to share a tip or technique with our project...  Well...  I am not the best at giving tutorials/tips...  I find that a little sad, seeing that I am a teacher!!!!  I also couldn't think of what I could possibly give a tip about, but then it clicked...  Fuzzy Fun Flock!  I'm going to show you how I use this awesome stuff...  Okay...  here it goes...

Tags, Bags, Boxes & More- tag cut at 4.06"
Winter Frolic- snowman cut at 3.24"
Hoot 'n' Holler- heart cut at 1.24"
Joy's Life Stamps- Oh Christmas Puns
Fuzzy Fun Flock- envious green & chili pepper red

Okay, here's my "tip"...

These are the supplies you'll need to make something "fuzzy" (a.k.a. super adorable).  I use my Xyron sticker maker, with permanent adhesive. 

You'll want to choose a cardstock color that is similar to the color of the Fuzzy Fun Flock you want to use.  White cardstock with a colored flock just doesn't look as nice...  I'll show you an example in a bit....

Run the pieces that you want to flock through the sticker maker, upside down.  Once that is done, I make sure to rub the back of the pieces with something hard (I used the fun flock bottle) to make sure that all of the adhesive is sticking to the other side. 

Peel the pieces off of the adhesive paper and just "dump" on the fun flock (like my technical term there?!?).  Then I rub the entire piece with my finger to make sure the flock is sticking to the image and is completely covering all of the adhesive.  Then you just tap off the excess (just like using glitter).  VOILA!  You're done, you have made something fuzzy!  Just use the pieces on your project any way you want!!!!

This is an example of why you want to use a colored cardstock, not white.  The left was done with white cardstock, and the right was done with the red cardstock.  To me, it just looks so much better with the colored cardstock...  :)

That's all there is to it!  I hope you found that somewhat helpful...  Thanks for stopping by!!!  :)

Joy's Life Fall Blog Hop!!!

Hello everyone, and welcome to the Joy's Life It's All Fall Blog Hop!!!!  :)  If you just hopped here from Cyndy, then you are in the right place...  To start from the beginning, click HERE.

This blog hop is all about featuring Joy's new stamp set:  It's All Fall Puns!!!!  To me, this stamp set is perfect!  I LOVE fall and puns, so you can imagine my excitement over this!  :)  I am beyond excited that fall is almost here!!!!!!!!  It's my favorite season (actually, I love winter too)...  I live in an area that gets pretty hot during the summer, so I always eagerly anticipate fall weather.  I can't wait to wear my sweaters, make my favorite baked goods, etc....  Okay, I will get on to my card now!  :)

Freshly Picked- apple crate cut at 2.65", sign cut at 3"

Hoot 'n' Holler- heart cut at 1.35"

Cuttlebug- woodgrain (Tim Holtz)

Joy's Life Stamps- It's All Fall Puns

Mini brads

Okay everyone!  Hope you are getting in the fall mood!  :)  Your next stop on the hop is Laura...  Thanks for stopping by!

Joy: http://joyslife.com/
Sarabeth: http://www.chroniclesofsarita.blogspot.com/
Maria: http://joyfulstamper.blogspot.com/
Patty: http://craftykitten1.blogspot.com
Lori: http://got2bcrafting.blogspot.com
Megan: http://thoughtsoftraveling.blogspot.com/
Stacey: http://staceyscreativecorner.blogspot.com/
Cyndy: http://arcyscraps.blogspot.com
Amy: http://redheadedcrafter.blogspot.com
Laura: http://www.laurascraftsandmore.com
Jennie: http://earthyscrap.blogspot.com

Fantabulous Cricut Back to School Cricut Crawl!!!!

Welcome to Redheaded Crafter and the EIGHTH Fantabulous Cricut Crawl...Fantabulous Cricut's version of a Blog Hop!

Summer is coming to an end and we are all getting ready for BACK TO SCHOOL...each Design Team member will be featuring an original BACK TO SCHOOL Project that includes a SCHOOL RELATED  Item, such as crayons, rulers, pencils, book, school bus, etc. along with at least ONE Cricut Cut.

I am the first stop on the hop!!!   If you've just happened across my blog and would like to play along with our Fantabulous Cricut Crawl, start HERE

Make sure to check out each DT member's blog for some awesome inspiration! There will be PRIZES along the way at our DT members' blogs, AND there will be a Grand Prize up for grabs at FCCB for one participant that submits a "Back to School" project at FCCB!

How fun is that?

  

Here's my project....

 

Fabulous Finds- clipboard cut at 2.76"
Hoot 'n' Holler- heart cut at 1.12"
Joy's Life Stamps- Holiday Occasions
Clear tube from Joy's Life
Twine
Sharpies (or anything you would want to put in the tube)

**I used this clipboard on another project, but I LOVE it so much, I wanted to use it again in a different way!  :)

 

Now it's your turn! Let's see your BACK TO SCHOOL projects! Make sure to include a Cricut Cut somewhere on your project!

  

Next stop...  Arin's blog!!!!  Go see what she has in store for you today... And when you're done, make sure to link up your project to FCCB's Fantabulous Cricut Crawl post to be entered into the contest!

Happy Crawling!

 

1. Amy L: http://redheadedcrafter.blogspot.com/

2. Arin: http://apieceoflifespie.com/

3. Belinda: http://theembellishedcard.blogspot.com/

4. Cicilly: http://pinkdalmationscrapper.blogspot.com/

5. Cyndy: http://arcyscraps.blogspot.com/

6. Holly: http://www.ribbonsandglue.com/

7. Jamie: http://scrapqueen141.blogspot.com/

8. Janea: http://recollectionalley.blogspot.com/

9. Jayne: http://jayne-designs.blogspot.com/

10. Judy: http://craftyjar.blogspot.com/

11. Karen: http://simplyfrenzied-karen.blogspot.com/

12. Kate: http://smallbitsofpaper.blogspot.com/

13. Kathie: http://letsgetscrappytogether.blogspot.com/

14. Marlene: http://scrappincookie.blogspot.com/

15. Megan: http://saxeydesigns.blogspot.com/

16. Nikki: http://craftycalamities.blogspot.com/ 

17.  Sheila: http://sheloveshoes.blogspot.com/

18. Sonya: http://sonyaspapertrail.blogspot.com/

19. Suzanne: http://cricutcraftingrammy.blogspot.com/

20. Tammy B. : http://bowmancrafts.blogspot.com/

Back to School Treat

Hello there everyone!!!  Our challenge at Joy's Life this week is to create a Back to School themed project...  As you know, that is a theme that is very near and dear to my heart!  I have really been wanting to make a project using one of the mini paint cans that Joy sells on her website...  It's the cutest darn thing ever!!!!  I love miniatures, so this paint can just made me smile before it was even decorated!  :)  I also love chocolate, so I filled this can with Hershey's Hugs...  I know all of the teachers in my grade level love chocolate too, so this would be the perfect gift!  Once the teacher is done with the candy, he/she can fill it up with whatever they wish...  Such as: paper clips, popsicle sticks, stickers, etc...  

Fabulous Finds- clipboard cut at 2.76"
Hoot 'n' Holler- heart cut at 1.12"
Joy's Life Stamps- Holiday Occasions
Mini paint can from Joy's Life
Patterned paper around can is 2" wide
2" circle punch for top of can
Twine

Hope you enjoyed my Back to School project!  Thanks so much for stopping by!!!!  :)

Lucky Love Birds Card

Hello there everyone!!!!  I am so glad that tomorrow is Friday!  I'm looking forward to going out to dinner tomorrow (at my favorite Mexican restaurant) and having fun with some friends of mine!  Anywho, it is another DT day for me at Joy's Life!  This week our challenge was "All About Love", in honor of Joy's wedding anniversary...  :)  I love making little romantic, mushy cards and I can't wait to have a special guy to give them to!  Hee hee...  ;)

4" square card
Hoot 'n' Holler- owls cut at 2.65", hearts cut at .53", .76", 1.12"
Cuttlebug- doodle hearts (The Paper Studio)
Joy's Life Stamps- You're So Punny

That's all there is to it!  I wanted to keep this simple, and just focus on the love!  :)

P.S.  Don't forget to come back on Saturday and join us for the Teacher Gifts Blog Hop!!!!  It's going to be a blast!

You're a Deer Friend Card

For the Krafty Girls challenge post click HERE...

Hello everyone!  It's another design team day for me over at Joy's Life!  The challenge was to use the Wild Life Puns stamp set, and I was dying to use this particular stamp!  The font on this stamp is so dang cute! 

Create a Critter- deer cut at 2.88"

Hoot 'n' Holler- tree cut at 3.59"

Cuttlebug- d'vine swirls

Joy's Life Stamps- Wild Life Puns

Stickles- lime green

Glossy Accents

Twine

Enjoy my "deer" friends & I really appreciate you stopping by!  :)

Mini Valentine Card! :)

Hello everyone!  I had a great day today!  My students and I went out and picked some broccoli from our school garden, and they were munching and crunching their hearts out!  They were so excited to eat that "healthy stuff" that feeds their brains and bellies!  :)  They are also very excited because tomorrow is the 100th Day of School!  This year is flying by!  Anywho....  The challenge at FCCB this week is to create a 3" x 3" Valentine card...  I didn't know just how tiny that would be, but I decided to make one....  Anyone who knows me, knows that I love miniatures!  This card literally fits in the palm of my hand!!!  Too adorable!  I feel like I want to make more of these little cutie patooties!  :)

Little Scrap Pieces- use red
FCCB- 3 x 3" Valentine card
The Kraft Journal- so romantic
Paper Playtime- anything goes
Shabby Tea Room- photo inspiration, Valentine card, & use something with a mail/postal element

Birthday Bash- postage stamp card base and white layer cut at 3"
Hoot 'n' Holler- heart cut at 1"
Cuttlebug- swiss dots
Sentiment from Stampabilities- Definitions
Lace
Twine
Stickles- Christmas red
Foam tape
Red glitter gel pen

Thanks for stopping by!!!!  Hope you enjoy!  :)

Hoo-ray, It's Your Bird-day Card

Hello everyone!!!  I am both sad and excited about going back to work tomorrow....  I love sleeping in and having no schedule to follow, but I sure do miss my kiddos too!  Here is a really simple card that I made to enter into a few challenges.  This is probably the fastest card I've ever made!  I usually take forever to make something, but this only took about 20 minutes!  Whew!  :)

Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge Blog- use a bird
Birthday Sundaes- make a birthday card
2 Sisters Challenge Blog- things with wings
Waltzingmouse Sketch- use the sketch
The Shabby Tea Room- use the photo for inspiraton

A2 sized card

Hoot 'n' Holler- owl cut at 3.35"

Cuttlebug- forest branches

My Pink Stamper Stamps- Tweetie Hoo Puns

Stickles- star dust

Ribbon

Corner rounder

That's it!  Pretty simple, huh?  Hope you enjoy!!!!  :)

Thank You Card for Physical Therapy

Hey everyone!  Brace yourselves....  I actually made a card!!!!  :)  Woo hoo!!!!  My mom came over today and asked if I could help her make a thank you card for her last day of physical therapy.  I told her "no problemo" and this is the little beauty that we came up with!  She had knee surgery back in August, so you can see that this little skeleton comes complete with a titanium knee cap!  :)  Hope you enjoy!

A2 sized card
Paper Doll Dress Up- skeleton cut at 3.94"
Everyday Paper Dolls- crutches cut at 6.53" & 5.82" (top crutch)
Hoot 'n' Holler- heart cut at 1"
Cuttlebug- swiss dots
Peachy Keen Stamps- Retro Paper Doll Face Assortment
Inkadinkadoo Stamps- Thank You words
Stickles- Christmas red
Silver mini brad

Well it felt wonderful to be crafting again, hope to do some more soon!  ;)  See you later....

Owl Birthday Card

Wow!  I'm impressed with myself for posting two projects in one day!!! :)  I wanted to post the last pages of my mini-album and I wanted to enter the Monday Challenge at http://craftspotbykimberly.blogspot.com/. The challenge this week is to create something using cute critters.  My favorite Cricut cartridge is Create a Critter, so I love making projects with animals on them!  This card was for my sister's birthday, and I used the Hoot 'n' Holler cartridge because she LOVES owls....  The lighting in my craft room is so bad, but here it is....

A2 sized card

Hoot 'n' Holler Cricut Lite Cartridge- owl cut at 3"

Cuttlebug folders- Swiss Dots for the owl layer, Spots and Dots for the light blue strip

Sentiment:  My Pink Stamper Stamps- Tweetie Hoo Puns

Patterned paper is from the Basic Grey lime rickey collection

Stickles- yellow (used to add sparkle to the patterned background)

Ribbon (Paper Trey Ink)

Black mini brads