Thanks/Blessings Link Up Love Party at Getting Cricky!!

Well it's that time of the month again when we get to Link Up some Love!!  This week over at Getting Cricky we were asked to create something showing Thanks or Blessings. 

Here's what I came up with!!

I cut the pumpkins from the Freshly Picked Cricut cart at 3 1/4 and 3", used Paper Layers by Megan Elizabeth and the sentiment is from the Fall-o-Ween stamp set by K. Andrew Designs.

CLICK HERE to see all of Kristal's stamps

Please be sure to head on over to Getting Cricky and Link Up the Love!!

Thanks for stopping by today!

Until next time, Happy Craftin!!

Ildi

"Holiday Greetings"

Well, I finally had some time to craft this week and everytime I sat down to start creating Christmas kept popping into my head!!   I get soooo excited knowing that Christmas is around the corner!!  I just love everything that comes with this glorious holiday!!  This is just one of the many creations that I will have for you in the coming weeks!  Enjoy!!

I used K. Andrew stamps as I usually do!!  WINTER WISHES to be exact, oh...Just a little FYI:  I did not ink the "S" in Holidays, that is how I got just the word Holiday!  I call it selective inking!! 

CLICK HERE TO SEE ALL OF KRISTAL'S STAMPS

I wish you all a glorious Saturday!!

Happy Craftin!!

Ildi 



"Hoot-alicious" Tuesday

It's a "Hoot-alicious" Tuesday here at The Craftin Mama.  I am so thankful to be able to do what I do!  Not only do I have a wonderful Husband and family, I get to create!! 

I recently purchased the "Hoot n Holler" Cricut Light cart...OMG...this cart is tooo cute and so today's card was made using it.!!

Can you see the bling on her ear's and hand??

I cut her at 3" and the branch at 3 1/2" (the branch had an extra leaf but I cut it off to fit my card) using Megan Elizabeth's Paper Layerz...I love this paper, it cuts like butter!!  The backround is paper from the Provo Craft Celebrations paper pack andeverything is layered onto craft cardstock.  I used my "Owly Hoo" stamp set from K. Andrew Designs and stamped the "Hoot-alicious!".

I hope you all have a "Hoot-alicious!" Day

Happy Craftin!!

Ildi



Wishing you a "Warm & delightful" Simply Sunday Challenge!!

Happy Sunday everyone!!  Hope you are enjoying another wonderful day in this thing we call life!!  Today's cahllenge was to create a project with hot beverage theme: coffee, tea, hot chocolate etc...  Because I am awaiting an order from Kristal that has my "Coffee & Tea for You and Me" in it I had to be creative with what stamps I already own, so I decided to use the "Warm" and the "delightful" from Winter Wishes stamp set and the "&" from Fall-o-ween" stamp set!! 



Fall-o-ween

Winter Wishes

I LOVE Kristal's stamps because they are soooo versatile!!  You can mix and match words or phrases from any of her set's!!  Plus, Kristal is such a generous soul, for every set that she sell's, she donates $1 to a charity specific to that set.  Just this past Friday, Kristal launched the new set's she just designed for this month, so make sure you head on over to the Getting Cricky shop and check out all the new one's and ohh...pick up some set's for yourself, I know you won't regret it!!

Here is what I came up with for today's challenge.  The weather has been cold here on the East coast for a few weeks now and all I want is something warm to drink!!  What better than a nice warm cup of coffee or tea??

I hope you all have a "Warm & delightful" Sunday!!

Until next time, Happy Craftin!!

Ildi

Getting Cricky Blog Hop and Live Ustream

Yayyyyy...This is sooo exciting!!  I hope you can join us tonight for the live Ustream tonight with Kristal and our Getting Cricky family!!  '

It will be ton's of fun, plus Kristal is going to introduce the new members of our team!!  Be sure to check in at the following times to the link below.

6pm Pacific

7pm Mountain

8pm Central

9pm Eastern

and 5pm if you are in Alaska (with Janis)... :)

http://www.ustream.tv/channel/gettingcricky

The Blog Hop will begin right after the live Ustream so be sure to head on over to Kristal's blog to start, from there you will be able to visit the rest of the team.

http://www.gettingcricky.com/

Okay, so for today's project I didn't make a card or a layout, instead I decided to make ahhhhh.....wait for it....ready.....Washer necklaces!!! Ohhhh...I just love the way these came out and can you say EASY??!! Here check it out for yourself.

I know these are not the best photo's and it's hard to see the glittler but trust me they shimmer so nicely!!

All you need to make these great necklaces are: really big washers, scrapbook paper (any pattern you choose), Mod Podge, Glassy Accents, glitter, ribbon and of course K.Andrew Design stamps!!

Owly-Hoo by K. Andrew Designs

Okay, so you start by picking whatever paper strikes your fancy, you then trace the washer on the back side of the paper (so you don't have pencil marks on the front of the paper), then you cut out the washer shape and the hole in the middle, add any stamped images if you desire.  Add Mod Podge to the flat side of the washer (one side is smoother and the edges are rounded, this is the side that will sit on your body) and attach the paper to the washer's unfinished/flat side.  Once the glue/Mod Podge is dry you apply the Glossy Accent on top and sprinkle with a little bit of glitter.  Let is dry for a few hours, then cut some ribbon and loop it through the hole in the washer.  Voila...You have a simple, inexpensive and good looking necklace!!

Okay, so I know that I said that I didn't have a card or layout for you to today but I fibbed!!  While waiting for the Glossy Accent to dry on my necklaces I put together a quick little card!!

Whoo Loves you?

Isn't the little owl too cute??

***SPECIAL***

I have to tell you that I just love the new stamp set's???  I simply adore them all and can't wait to be able to show you what can be done with them. Kristal really out did herself this time with the design of this set!! She is soo talented!!  So in celebration of all the wonderful new stamp swets Kristal is extending a special to EVERYONE!! 
Those who order 25.00 or more will receive a FREE mini stamp set, and everyone who orders 45.00 or more will receive a FREE full stamp set (random) with their order.

The free shipping code to use is:  postagevalue
For 25% of Fall-O-Ween use code:  fallblessings

So head on over to Kristal's online store HERE and get your's!!

Alright, it's time for me to send you off to the next very talented Getting Cricky designer.

Erica

Just a few reminders.

Hello bloggie friends, hope you find yourself well!!  Today I just want to share a few reminders with you all.  I know that everyone is very busy with everyday life but if you could just take a few minutes I would really appreciate it.

1)  Please be sure to stop by Getting Cricky tomorrow night for the Blog Hop/ Live Ustream.  It's gonna be fun!

2)  Don't forget to click on the My Memories button on the left side of my blog and receive $10 off  when you order "My Memories Suite v2".  Be sure to use this coupon code to receive the discount. 

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3)  Click on the Above Rubies Studio buttons on the left side of my blog to be directed to Above Rubies Studio products page.  There you will find all kinds of wonderful crafting videos and the oh so awesome Paper Layerz! 

4)  Also if you are interested in making some extra $$$$ you too can become an Affiliate with Above Rubies Studio.  Here is where you want to click to learn more about that. 

Webmasters'>http://www.aboverubiesstudio.com/ap/signup-130.html">Webmasters Earn Money Here!

As always, thank you for stopping by and for being such wonderful Bloggie friends!!

Happy Craftin all!!

Ildi

WINNER of October 21st Blog Hop Candy!!

WINNER...WINNER...Chicken Dinner!!  Congratulations to lindaplus3!!!  She is the winner of my Blog Candy for the October 21st Getting Cricky Blog Hop.

                  



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lindaplus3 

P.S. I am most thankful for my family and life itself :) lindaplusthree at yahoo dot com

October 23, 2011 7:31 AM

Congrat's mama, please send me you address info so I can get your winnings out to you!!  Please try to  contact me by 11/5/11. 

Happy Craftin!

Ildi