Needed a little break from Blogland

Hi Crafters,
Sorry I was not around this week. I just needed a little break. I was trying to really decided if I wanted to continue this blog thing. It is a lot of work to maintain a blog and I have not really been getting those happy vibes from blogland lately. I'm not sure I can give my blog my all anymore but at the same time I am not sure I am 100% ready to give it up just yet. I love the idea of having a record of my crafting adventures and it is really neat to look back and see how I have grown as a crafter. I also LOVE meeting fellow crafters online and sharing ideas.

I will be heading on my Honeymoon on Monday to Jamaica so I will be gone again for week but I have been working on a few things over my March break that I will share when I get back.

Here is one card I made this week. I saw a very similar one online (I think it was on splitcoaststampers) and scraplifted the idea changing it up just a bit so I could use the supplies I had. That will have to hold you over until I get back with my tan ;)
Happy Crafting!
Tara

Details:

All SU (except ribbon) (message me if you need more details)

Ribbon: Offray

Birthday Sundaes Challenge # 47

Hi Crafters, 

  Today at Birthday Sundaes there is a new challenge. This week's challenge is a colour challenge, use the color green. This week we also have a sponsor. It's Bugaboo Stamps. I used one of their images today and he is just too stinkin' cute! I just LOVE their images!  The winner of the challenge will receive 7 digital images of choice.  Woo Hoo!

Hope you can join us this week and happy crafting!

Tara

Details:

Cardstock: Scrap pile

(I'm starting to put a dent in it again...anyone else's get totally out of hand often?)

Image: Bugaboo

Prismas + Gamsol

Sentiment: Pink by Design, Birthday, Birthday Set

Cricut cut: Baby steps 3.5 and 3.75"

Punches: Circle and scallop - Fiskers

Gems: Dollarama

Babies, babies, everywhere!

Hi Everyone,

Here is yet another baby card I had to make for a shower recently. (I really need to get some done in advance so I am not always whipping them up the morning of the shower). I used the wrapping paper as my inspiration. Doesn't it just go so nicely? I was almost sad to have to put the card in an envelope lol.

Have a wonderful weekend everyone!

Tara

P.S. today is the start of my March Break here in NS, Canada so you know what that means....finally some time in my favourite place...my scrapbooking room!



Details:

Cardstock: Scrap pile

Sentiment: Dollarama baby set

Ribbon: Offray

Pearls: Dollarama

Ink: SU

Cricut Cut: New Arrival

Baby Card

Hi Crafters,
It must be my age or something but it seems like every weekend lately I have a baby shower to go to. Not only do I need a card to take to these showers but since all my friends know I make cards they put in last minute requests too. That means I have been creating baby cards all the time it seems. I am sure I have totally forgot to take pictures of some but here is one of my latest creations. I really liked how this turned out for a last minute card but when I went to write in it I realized I shouldn't have stamped the sentiment right in the middle on the inside as it gave me very little space to write. Oh well live and learn they say lol! I have seen these made online a few times and actually watched a couple youtube videos to guide me in the right direction. All you really need is some circle punches and you are good to go! Hope you are having a wonderful crafty week!
Happy Crafting!
Tara

Details:

Cardstock: Staples Brand + scraps

Sentiment: Stampin' Up

Punches: 1.5" Circle, med. scallop punch Fiskers 

Cricut Cut: New Arrivals

Birthday Sundaes Challenge #46

Hi Crafters, This week the challenge on Birthday Sundaes is to create 'a birthday card with a birthday sentiment on the front'. We are sponsored this week by Sweet n' Sassy Stamps so make sure you look over the rules so you qualify for the prize! Below is the card I created for some inspiration. Hope you like it!
Can't wait to see your creations!
Happy Crafting!
Tara

*I wish you could see the shine on this card!

I sprayed the image with Perfect Pearls spray and it is awesome!

Details:

Cardstock: Scrap pile

Ribbon: Offray

Lace: Stash

Pearls: Dollarama

Perfect Pearls

Sentiment: Pink By Design 'Birthday, Birthday' Set

Ticket Corner: Stampin' Up punch

Prisma Coloured Pencils + Gamsol

JustWordz DT blog hop!

Hi Crafters,
Today is the farewell blog hop for us Justwordz DT members. I write this post with a little ache in my heart. I have been part of this fabulous DT from the beginning and I will miss it dearly but the good news is that I still have all three sets of the JustWordz stamps so I will be able to continue creating with them to my hearts content :)  If you have ever wanted to get your hands on these incredible sentiment stamps now is the time. There is also a giveaway going on and some blog hop candy so make sure you have gone to the JustWordz blog and checked out all the details before you continue on the hop today.
Below is my card inspiration for you this week. A bit racier then my usual style but when I saw that digi I was sent I went with it!

One last thing before I go....I just want to say a huge THANK YOU to Kim (owner of JustWordz stamp line) for letting me have so much fun playing with your stamps! I have got to know you well and I am so glad I was able to be part of your design team but also that I am now able to call you my friend. I wish you all the luck in the world on your next chapter! :)

You next stop is Samantha!  Enjoy your last dose of JustWordz DT inspiration!
Happy Crafting!
Tara

Her dress is covered in glossy accents you can't tell from the picture but it really pops!

Details:

Patterned papers: Scrap pile

Ribbon: Offray

Gems: Dollarama

Sentiment: JustWordz Chistmas Season set

Cricut Cut: Accent Essentials but @ 2 3/4" and 3"

Prisma coloured pencils + Gamsol