Robin's Creative Cottage Challenge #3 - Ribbons & Bows

Sorry I haven't made many posts lately. I've been busy decking the halls of my home! I have several paper projects in progress and managed to complete one to share with all of you.

Today is Robin's Creative Cottage Challenge #3. The challenge this week is to create a project that uses ribbons & bows. I love using these as embellishments because they can add a lot to your project.

I was in Winter mode so I thought I'd create a project using the Snowman's Prayer set.

Here's my card! I used LOTS of glitter and embossing powder to jazz it up. This particular snowman went very well with the "You're So Cool!" saying.



Closeup of embossed paper behind snowman



Here are the details as to how I made the card:

Saying is from Snowman's Prayer Rubber Stamp Set (If you are interested in picking up this set, it's a great time since they are on sale NOW)
Red card stock is 9" x 6.25" and folded in half
Bo Bunny Tis The Season Paper was cut at 4.25"x6" and 3.25"x4" for the mats
Snowman is from Smiley Cards cut at 3.5"
Red Scallop is from Elegant Edges Flower 3 cut at 4"
Round Top Tag is from Tags, Bags, Boxes, and More (pg 90) cut at 1.75"
Other supplies used: Maraschino Twine, buttons, red ribbon, Stampin UP Real Red ink

To get the shiny embossed look behind the snowman, I inked the Cuttlebug Snowflake folder with Versamark. I then embossed the paper. After wards, I sprinkled embossing powder and heated it. I then cut a circle out of this paper and mounted it to the red scallop. It gives it a shimmery effect!

Be sure and visit Robin's blog to purchase your stamps and post your project! I enjoy seeing what everyone creates!!!

For the fun of it, I'm also going to enter this card in Cardz TV Challenge #96 - Say It With S

FCCB Challenge #43 - Sweet Shop

Well, I am entering another challenge. You could say I am on a roll!
The wonderful gals over at Fantabulous Cricut are hosting a Sweet Shop challenge. All you have to do is incorporate something sweet in your project. I'm usually a cupcake gal but I have to say I do love this strawberry short cake!!
Both the card shape and image are cut from the Smiley Cards. The saying is from Scrappy Moms Sweet Somethings stamp set. Hope you enjoy my entry.
Thanks for leaving any comments! You guys really encourage me to keep on keeping on!!!

Cricut Cardz Challenge #55

I've been busy with holiday preparations so my blog has been a little neglected. Cricut Cardz is running challenge #55 right now so I thought it would be a fun one to participate in. The Challenge is to make a Christmas card with a banner on front using any color combination. I've been wanting to cut that cute little gingerbread man from Smiley Cards. The pink papers on the card, except for the base, were printed using my Cricut Imagine.

Thanks for looking! As usual, I appreciate your comments!

Pink Stampers Birthday Challenge

Wow! Two challenges in the same day! I couldn't resist!

Anyways, I'm entering this into Pink Stampers Birthday Challenge. The cake was cut from the Smiley Card cartridge. I just love him cause he's so cute!

I used Stickles on the flames and sprinkles. The stamp comes from Scrappy Mom's Sweet Somethings Set.

Thanks for looking! Your comments are appreciated!!

Smiley Cards Thank You Card

I made this card for a neighbor who baked us some wonderful pumpkin, chocolate chip cookies as a thank you for returning her cat, Lunchbox's, collar. I should probably wait till the morning to photograph this card but I wanted to get it posted before I give it to her.