Homemade Happiness

Babies, babies, everywhere!

2012-03-09T16:59:00.000-04:00

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

2012-03-07T11:00:00.000-04:00

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

2012-03-04T09:00:00.000-04:00

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!

2012-03-02T08:00:00.002-04:00

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

Stampin' Up cards

2012-02-29T10:00:00.000-04:00

Hi Crafters,
Recently I attended a Stampin' Up event and I got to play with some of the products in the new mini catalogue. Below are the cards we made. I just love the simplicity that often comes with Stampin' Up Demo, creations! Clean and simple who doesn't love that lol!
Happy Crafting!

Birthday Sundaes Challenge #45

2012-02-26T08:00:00.033-04:00

Hi Crafters,
This week the challenge at Birthday Sundaes is awesome! The challenge is to 'get messy'! (use your mists, inks, etc.) Who doesn't love getting messy!

For this weeks challenge I pulled out some markers I have that you blow into the end of and they give you this neat splattered/spray look. I first cut some die cuts out using my Cricut and then attached them with some double sided tape. Once I sprayed the background I peeled off the die cuts and then sprayed my card again in a different colour. I really love the effect this gives!

Check out my inspiration card for you below and then head over to the Birthday Sundaes blog to see the rest of the DT creations. After that head into your craft area and make a mess, then lastly post your card creation for us to see!
Happy 'messy' crafting!
Tara

This was the first card I created using just two colours.

Then I got a great idea and thought what if I just peel some of the die cuts off at time and use multiple colours. LOVE IT!

Details:

Cardstock: Staples + scraps

Ribbon: Offray

Markers: blow markers (I have no idea the manufacturer sorry)

Gems: Offray

Punch: SU

Sentiment: Pink by Design - Birthday Birthday Set

Cricut Cut: Butterflies from Ashlyn's Alphabet cut at various sizes

JustWordz DT Friday!

2012-02-24T08:00:00.000-04:00

Hi Crafters, Are you ready for another dose of JustWordz inspiration? This week not only did I use JustWordz stamps I also used an image from Redonkulous Designs. These two stamp lines pair up so nicely together. Okay honestly, JustWordz pair up nicely with anything from a stamped image to a Cricut cut because there are endless sentiments you can create with them!

I try something different this week on my card. I wanted the dress to be white but well you can't actually colour in white (well maybe you can but not on white paper lol) I instead used a Versamark pen, Heat and Stick powder and loose Ice Glitter. It didn't turn out exactly how I pictured but not bad and it was super fast to do! You should see her dress shine in real life!

Make sure you stop by the JustWordz blog and check out the rest of the DT creations!
Happy Crafting!
Tara

Details:

Cardstock: Recollections, Staples Brand

Digital Image: Redonkulous Designs

Sentiment: JustWordz Party Time Set

Stampin' Up border punch

Gems: Offray

Cricut Cut: Rectangle scallop from Designer Calendar cut @ 3"

Ice Glitter

Versamark pen

Heat and Stick powder + heat gun

Prisma Coloured Pencils + Gamsol

Birthday Sundaes Challenge # 44

2012-02-19T08:00:00.002-04:00

Hi Crafters,
Wow, when the challenge went up for Birthday Sundaes this week I can say it was a true challenge for me. As I have said before I am a 5 1/2 by 4 1/4 kinda gal and this one threw me for a loop! The challenge is to create a 'Stair Step (or side step, center step) card.' I rose to the challenge though! Below is the card I have created for this weeks inspiration. To see some more great inspiration check out the rest of the DT at the Birthday Sundaes blog. Also, double and triple check the rules this week to make sure you are following them as I would hate for you not to be in the running for the fabulous prize up for grabs. This week we are sponsored by Stamp Fairy!
Happy Crafting!
Tara

Details:

Cardstock: Textured pieces from my scrap pile

Cricut Cut: Sophisticated cut @ 3"

Sentiment Stamp: Pink By Design - 'Birthday, Birthday' Set

Ribbon: Offray

Gems: Dollarama

JustWordz DT Friday

2012-02-17T08:00:00.000-04:00

Hi Everyone,
Welcome back to another JustWordz DT post. This week I went back to the basics and used the JustWordz Everyday sentiment set. This is always my 'go to' set if I need just the perfect sentiment! And what do you think...isn't this just the perfect sentiment for this image?!

Check out the rest of the DT inspiration and the blow out sale at the Justwordz blog!
Have a fabulous weekend!
Tara

Details:

Cardstock: Recollections

Patterned paper: Scrap pack

Sentiment: JustWordz Everyday Stamp set

Digital Stamp: Karen's Doodles

Yellow Mini Brads: stash

Gems: Dollarama

Fiskers border punch

Punches: Stampin' Up

Prisma coloured pencils + Gamsol

Glossy Accents

Birthday Sundaes Challenge # 43

2012-02-12T08:00:00.003-04:00

Hi Everyone,
This week the Birthday Sundaes challenge is to use an inspiration photo (please visit the Birthday Sundaes blog for the photo) + your card must include hearts on it somewhere. Below is my take on it....I'm not going to lie...I LOVE how this card turned out! (It's totally going to be a keeper lol)! Check out the rest of the DT inspiration at the Birthday Sundaes blog.
Happy Crafting!
Tara

Details:

Cardstock: Staples + Recollections

Digital Stamp: Meljen Designs

Baker's Twine: Twinery

Sentiment Stamp: SU 'So happy for you' set

Button: Stash

Cricut cut: layers

Cuttlebug + swiss dots embossing folder

Liquid Pearls

Stickles

Prisma Coloured Pencils + gamsol

JustWordz DT Friday

2012-02-10T08:00:00.000-04:00

Hi Crafters,
I am so excited to share this card with you. I actually made it a little while ago but wanted to wait and share it closer to Valentine's Day. The digital stamp I used is by Redonkulous Designs and the image is stinkin' cute! Also, the sentiment I was able to make with the JustWordz Party Time stamp set is perfect! Head over to the JustWordz blog to see more DT inspiration and also to check out the fabulous BOGO offer that Kim is offering right now while supplies last!
Have a wonderful weekend and happy crafting!
Tara

Details:

Cardstock: White base - Staples Brand, red- Recollections

Patterned paper: From a day by day scrapbooking calendar from 2011 (yup sadly I just broke into it)

Cricut Cuts: Ovals from Baby Steps (used center point feature, tag from Plantin Schoolbook

Sentiment: Justwordz Party time stamp set

Digital Stamp: Redonkulous Designs

Buttons: Stash

Baker's Twine: Twinery

Gems: Dollarama

Glossy Accents

Ink: Martha Stewart chalk ink

Birthday Sundaes Challenge # 42

2012-02-05T10:00:00.001-04:00

Hi Fabulous Crafters,
You are going to LOVE this...the challenge for Birthday Sundaes this week is an 'anything goes week' All you need to do it create a 'birthday card with a birthday sentiment' on the front! Make sure you follow the rules as we have a great sponsor this week. We are sponsored by Karen's Doodles and the prize is 3 digital images of the winners choice! So check out the rest of the DT inspiration at the Birthday Sundaes blog and then get crafty!
Happy Crafting!
Tara

Details:

Cardstock: Recollections + Staples Brand

Patterned paper: Scrap Pile

Digital Stamp Image: 'Bigsby the King' Karen's Doddles

Prisma coloured pencils + Gamsol

Gems: Dollarama

Baker Twine: Twinery

Stickles

Glossy Accents

Stampin' Up Ticket punch

Sentiment: blog candy I won from Kim @ JustWordz (Thanks kim)!

Justwordz DT Friday!

2012-02-03T08:00:00.002-04:00

Hi Crafters,
I was so excited when these cutie turned up for me to use on a card. They are from Redonkulous Designs and just too stinkin' adorable! They paired up perfectly with my JustWordz stamps too (although with these stamps everything pairs up because you can just make your own perfect sentiment each time)! Don't believe me check out the JustWordz blog to see more great inspiration and the entire line of stamp sets available.

Oh and really big news! JustWordz is having a huge sale!!! Buy one get one FREE! If you have ever wanted one of these stamps sets now is your chance!!! There is also a chance to win a set so what are you waiting for head over the the JustWordz blog now!

Happy Crafting (and shopping ;) )
Tara

Details:

Cardstock: Recollections + white Staples Brand

Patterned paper: Scrap Pile

Sentiment: Justwordz Christmas Set

Stickles, stickles and more stickles (I really wish you cold see the sparkle on this one)!

Gems: Dollarama

Prisma coloured pencils + Gamsol

Cricut cut: Oval + Scallop oval 3.5" Baby Steps (cut using center point feature)

More Cricutized wedding!

2012-02-01T10:00:00.000-04:00

Hi Crafters,
I am so excited to share this project with you today! I think this was one of my favourite wedding decorations and I made them! Well, with the help of a very nice friend ;) I was actually really flatter that all but 5 of my table numbers disappeared throughout the night lol. I am glad everyone enjoyed them as much as I did! I am sorry I didn't write everything down but I know that I used Design Studio to help me plan these out and I was able to cut two out of a sheet of 12 x 12 cardstock. I think the base shape is from Create-a-Critter or it might be from Accent Essentials. The flowers are for sure from Accent Essentials. So they would stand up on their own I used the same idea as an easel card and it worked perfectly!
Happy Crafting!
Tara

Birthday Sundaes Challenge #41

2012-01-29T10:00:00.001-04:00

Hi Crafters and welcome back!
The challenge #41 for Birthday Sundaes is to create an 'easel birthday card'. I have made a couple of these in the past but I usually stick to my plain Jane 5 1/2 by 4 1/4 cards. It was nice this week to step outside my box again though. I think it might be something I start doing more in the future! Check out the rest of the easel cards that the DT created at the Birthday Sundaes blog and then try your hand at one and show us what you've got! Oh and I almost forgot....we have a sponsor this week...Trendy Twine!
Happy Crafting!
Tara

Details:

All supplies SU other then as follows..

Gems: Offray

Border Punch: EK Success

JustWordz DT Friday!

2012-01-27T10:00:00.000-04:00

Hi Everyone,
Don't you just love when a card comes together perfectly?! This card only took me a few minutes to create and I love the way it turned out.It is just too easy when I always have the perfect sentiment :) It it takes me back to the roots of my card making days when they were simple and fun creations! I am also excited to announce that I finally dig into my Sophication cartridge that I purchased before Christmas but didn't have the change to use yet. What a great cartridge! I can't wait to use more cuts on it!!! Don't forget to check out the rest of the fabulous DT creations this week at the JustWordz blog.
Happy Crafting!
Tara
P.S. Sorry the picture is really blurry. I took it in the hurry right before I gave the card away and well now it's all I got :S

Details:

Cardstock: Recollections

Sentiment: JustWordz Party Time set

Die Cut: Cricut cut - Sophication Cartridge cut @ 3"

Pearls: Dollarama

Ribbon: Offray

White embossing powder and heat gun

Cricutized wedding

2012-01-25T10:00:00.002-04:00

Hi Crafty Folks,
I mentioned a couple times before my wedding that I was making lots of stuff for it and I even shared these....

I also made these place cards for everyone's names....

They were really easy to make...just white cardstock folded and the flowers were cut using the Accent Essentials, then I bought some gems that I glued into the middle. Ta da done!!!

Check back soon as I have more of my cricutized wedding to share :)

Happy Crafting!

Tara

Birthday Sundaes Challenge #40

2012-01-22T10:00:00.009-04:00

Hi Crafters,

This week on Birthday Sundaes the challenge is simple 'a birthday card with a birthday sentiment'. Want more great news...we also have a fabulous sponsor this week Meljen's designs. I used her cutie called Robbie the Robot. Check out the Birthday Sundaes blog to see the rest of the inspiration from the design team!

Happy Crafting!

Tara

Details:

Cardstock: Recollections

Digital Image: Robbie the Robot

Sentiment Stamp: Pink By Design

Punch: Stampin' Up

Baubles: Hand dyed

Cuttlebug + Gears embossing folder

Prisma Coloured pencils + Gamsol

Glossy Accents

JustWordz DT Friday!

2012-01-20T10:00:00.002-04:00

Hi Everyone,
I finally got my craft room cleaned up only to come down with a nasty cold! Here is the very simple card I have to share with you this week. The sentiment really doesn't show off the JustWordz stamps all that well but sometimes a simple 'happy birthday' is just all you need. Don't forget to check out the Justwordz blog to see the rest of the DT inspiration this week and maybe while your there pick yourself up a set or all three sets of these stamps!
Happy Crafting!
Tara

Details:

Cardstock: Misc.

Patterned paper: My Mind's Eye (?)

Bakers Twine

Button: Misc.

Die Cut: Cricut - Create a Critter

Sentiment: Justwordz Everyday Sentiments

More Wedding Pictures!!!

2012-01-19T10:00:00.001-04:00

Hi Crafters,
Here are some of my favourite pictures from our reception....sorry they are not in order but blogger is hating me for uploading so many pictures right now :S and I am done fighting with it lol

WEDDING PICTURES!!!

2012-01-17T10:00:00.001-04:00

Hi Bloggers,

Finally what you have been wating for.... pictures from my wedding! For those of you who aren'y quite sure what I am talking about we got married Dec. 31, 2011! It was a wonderful day and here is the proof! I'll post some of the reception later this week (there are just too many pictures to narrow it dow anymore lol)!

Happily Married,
Tara

2012-01-15T09:00:00.000-04:00

Hi Everyone,
This week I don't have a card for Birthday Sundaes as life has taken a hold of me and is not letting go right now. I did want to let you know what challenge # 39 is though. This week the challenge is a "Winter Birthday Card" with an inspiration picture (see the Birthday Sundaes Blog) to help you get those creative juices flowing. One twist though is that you must include a snowman on your card!

This week we are sponsored by Apron Strings and the prize is a card kit! Come check out Apron Strings today! Special for Birthday Sundaes Followers - join an autoship this month, mention Birthday Sundaes, and you’ll receive a free Second Helping of Paper with your first shipment.*some restrictions apply Check out a picture of the prize below!

Don't forget to check out the Birthday Sundaes Blog as I am sure the DT have some extraordinary inspiration for you!
Happy Crafting!
Tara

2011 Favourites

2012-01-14T08:00:00.001-04:00

Hi everyone,
I actually started this post in Dec. but totally ran out of time to finish it! Here it is now better late then never :) I just love looking back over the year and revisiting some of my favourite projects I made. Here are some of the cards that make my list from last year....

Favourites 2011

2012-01-14T08:00:00.000-04:00

Hi Crafters,
While picking out my favourite cards from last year I noticed that I made quite a few non-card projects that I really liked too. Here are some of them from 2011...

JustWordz DT Friday!

2012-01-13T10:00:00.001-04:00

Hi Everyone,
Since my craftroom became a dumping ground over and after the holidays this year and looks like a bomb has gone off in it. I was unable to get a card done for the Justwordz DT again this week :( Instead I thought it would be neat to show you some of my favourite cards I created with all 3 stamp sets last year!
Remember to check out the Justwordz blog to see the rest of the DT creations and of course to order yourself some of these fablous stamps if you don't already have some!
Happy Crafting!
Tara

MIA

2012-01-10T09:14:00.000-04:00

Hi Bloggers,
Sorry I have not been around lately. After Chrismtas, my wedding and a 2 day mini honeymoon I went right back in the swing of things and have been working like crazy all while still trying to put away everything from Christmas and the wedding. (My craft room has been taken over with no-home items right now and is a total mess)! I promise once things settle down I will be back with some great crafty stuff for you and of course some wedding photos :)
Tara

Christmas cards

2011-12-20T16:58:00.000-04:00

Hi Crafters,
Life around here has been a whirl wind with not only holiday plans but with WEDDING preparation too! (In case you missed it in past posts, I am getting married on New Years Eve)!!! I have still managed to make some time to get my Christmas cards made (lets just say I'm running a bit on fumes at this point)! I wish I could get moew of them posted but I have just been very slow on the photography and honestly, I'm not even sure that I took pictures of all of them before I mailed them out...grrrr...my bad. Once things settle down in the new year I'll figure out what pictures I have and we can pretend I wasn't late with the rest of them. I have been playing around a lot with my new Stampin' Up stuff and really loving it! I am not going to post all the details of all the cards here as I don't have time but leave me a message if there is something you are wondering about and I'll do my best to get back to you. For now here is what I got....

Anyways, I just wanted to post so you didn't think I forgot about you all but this will more then likely be my last post of 2011! Happy crafting and happy holidays! See you in the New Year as a married woman :)
Tara

JustWordz DT Friday

2011-12-09T10:00:00.000-04:00

Hi Everyone,
It's that time again...JustWordz DT Friday! We are back one final week before the holidays to show you some more fabulous cards and dare I say I have a feeling they are all going to be Christmas related haha! I can't wait to check out the rest of the DT creations! Make sure you check them out too on the JustWordz blog and head over to their personal blogs from there as each member has so much wonderful inspiration to offer! Have I told you lately how in love with these stamp sets I am?! Seriously, look at the perfect sentiment I created for this card this week! This picture was from a series of pictures I found last year through Tim Holtz's blog. Search Tim Holtz Christmas tags 2010 and you you should be able to find the link. They are stinkin' cute pictures!
Have a wonderful weekend everyone and happy crafting!
Tara

Details:

Cardstock: Recollections

Patterned paper: DCWV

Ribbon: Offray

Gromlets + Big Bite Crop a Dile

Red Pearl pen

Distress inks

Sentiment: JustWordz Christmas Set

Stamp-a-Stack part 4

2011-12-07T12:00:00.002-04:00

Hi Everyone,
Okay we have finally made it to the end! Can you believe it 12 designs, 2 of each for a total of 24 cards in one day! I seriously can not even tell you have much fun I had!!! If you missed the original post where I filled you in on the event click here, there is also part 1 here, part 2 here, and part three here. And finally here are the last set of cards to share from that fabulous day!

Thanks Kelly for putting on such a great event! See you next year for sure :) If anyone lives in Nova Scotia and is interested in knowing more about this for next year please message me and I can send you some contact info.
Happy Crafting!
Tara

Birthday Sundaes Challenges

2011-12-04T09:00:00.001-04:00

Hi Everyone,
The DT at Birthday Sundaes is taking the month of December off to have more time to enjoy with family and friends during the holiday season. Hope everyone gets what is on their wishlist and we'll be back with more challenges to help you use up your new and old stash in the New Year!
Happy Crafting!
Tara

JustWordz DT Friday!

2011-12-02T10:00:00.000-04:00

Hi Crafters,
It's time again to show you some JustWordz inspiration. I just can't tell you how much I am in love with all these stamp sets. When using these stamps you always have just the perfect sentiment! Here is another card I created using the Christmas set and a digital stamp from Wee Stamps. How cute is she!?

Don't forget to visit the JustWordz blog and see the rest of the DT creations for this week!
Happy Crafting!
Tara
P.S. Can you believe we are in Dec. already!? My wedding is only 29 days away!!!

Details:

Cardstock: Staples Brand + Scraps

Sentiment: Justwordz Christmas Set

Cricut Cut: Little shapes on the bottom from Accent Essentials cut @ 1/4"

Ribbon: Offray

Silver baubles

Silver and red pearl pen

Stickles

Silver embossing powder + heat gun

Snowflakes embossing folder + Cuttlebug

Stamp-a-Stack part 3

2011-11-30T10:00:00.002-04:00

Hi Crafters,
Can you believe there are still more cards to show that I made that day at the Stamp-a-Stack event I attended. If you missed the original post where I talk about the event click here. There is also the part 2 here.
On the first 2 cards in this set we got to play with H2O paints. Have you tried these? They are so much fun and leave your card with this fabulous shimmer (sorry you can't see it in the pictures well). H2Os have officially been added to my wishlist. I want one in every colour lol!!! Speaking of which what have you put on your wishlist this year? I fear my grows by the day and is added to all year long haha

Happy Crafting!
Tara

Birthday Sundaes Challenge # 37 + Using up the scraps idea #12

2011-11-27T08:00:00.004-04:00

Hi Crafters,

This week the challenge on the Birthday Sundaes blog is another easy one, just create a birthday card with a birthday sentiment on the front. Not only is it an easy week for a challenge we also have a sponsor too!

And here is what you can win:

This week I decided it has been far too long since I have used any of my tiny scraps up so I pulled them out along with my new top note die from Stampin' Up and set to work. I decided the scraps that bug me and overwhelm me the most are my small skinny strips of paper. I hate to throw them out because often they are from such pretty papers but after a while I get more then I know what to do with. By just gluing them all down to a base layer and then cutting that layer out with my top note die in my Cuttlebug I was able to make a very pretty background for this card.

I think I will make more of these bases in the near future and get rid of more of that never ending pile. What do you do with these pieces? Leave me some links to projects you have created using them as I would love to see them and maybe get some scraplifting ideas to help me keep my pile under control! If you would like to see some of the other ideas I have come up with using my scraps click on the 'using up the scraps' link under my labels on my side bar (you will have to scroll down my blog page a bit to find this link).

Thanks for stopping by today and don't forget to check out the Birthday Sundaes blog for more get inspiration from the rest of the DT. They are always sure to impress!
Happy Crafting!
Tara
P.S. Today is my bridal shower...yippy!!! :)

Details:

Cardstock: Recollections + Staples Brand

Patterned paper: scraps

Top note die + cuttlebug

Sentiment: Stampin' Up

Pearl pen

Ovals: Cricut

Butterfly: Martha Stewart punch

JustWordz DT day and a fabulous Black Friday deal!

2011-11-25T10:00:00.001-04:00

Hi Everyone and welcome back to another Justwordz DT Friday! I am so excited to share my card with you today, it is one of my favourite ones that I have created lately! The image I used was a freebie from
Stamping boutique I coloured it up with my Prisma coloured pencils and Gamsol and then used stickles and Glossy Accents to give it a neat 'real' window effect. I also used my new favourite tool my heat gun (why oh why did it take me so long to get one of these) and some gold embossing powder for my sentiment. Thanks for stopping by today and don't forget to check out the JustWordz blog and the rest of the design team for some great inspiration! BUT WAIT...I also have another fantastic reason for you to head over to the JustWordz blog...Kim has put all her stamp sets on sale for Black Friday for the AMAZING price of just $13.64 a set!!! CAN YOU BELIEVE THAT?! Why not get a set of each and have hundreds, no wait thousands of sentiments to choose from when creating your cards!
Happy Crafting and Shopping ;)
Tara

Details:

Cardstock: Recollections

Patterned paper: DCWV

Digital Stamp: Stamping boutique

Sentiment: JustWordz Christmas set

Ribbon: Stash

Gold Embossing powder and heat gun

Stickles

Glossy Accents

Prisma coloured pencils + Gamsol

Gems: Dollarama

Storm day!

2011-11-23T16:17:00.000-04:00

Hi Crafters,
So today was the first official storm day of the school year here in my neck of the woods so can you guess what I have been up to all day? No not crafting lol but I have been on a mission to get this craft room cleaned up! So even if I am not covered in glitter I am still hanging out in my favourite place :)

As for this storm... we have been having above normal temperatures and just all around beautiful weather here the last couple of months. Yesterday was the first day I even wore a winter coat! More often then not I have just been wearing a sweater outside! So it seems we have just jumped right over autumn and headed straight into winter. Although, the forecast says 14 C again for next Wednesday so my guess is this 30 + cm of snow will not last long. Just long enough to make a wet mess!

Do you ever get storm days where you live or do your kids not know the thrill of hearing that sounds sweeter then music on the radio when they announce, all schools in the _____ school board are closed for today! Pure bliss :)
Tara

Stamp-a-Stack part 2

2011-11-22T10:33:00.003-04:00

Hi Everyone,
Remember last week when I showed you the cards I made at the Stamp-a-Stack event I attended? If you missed it click here. Here are the next three in the series.

Again simple but stunning! Just looking at them remind me how much fun I had. I am certainly not a pro at inking but I think I pulled it off okay that day. Are Christmas cards your favourite to make too? Leave me some links to your favourite Christmas cards. Any ideas I can scraplift?

Happy Crafting!

Tara
P.S. I got a secret that I am not allowed to tell until Friday make sure you come back for sure because it is a big one and one you will love!!!

Birthday Sundaes Challenge #36

2011-11-20T08:00:00.001-04:00

Hi Crafters,

This week on Birthday Sundaes the challenge is to use old/neglected stash. Well, don't we all have piles and piles of that! We are also sponsored this week by Karen's Doodles and what fabulous digital stamps she has. It was so hard to pick which one I wanted to use on my card this week but then I remembered I have a little girl like obsession with princesses and so my decision was made, lol. For my old/neglected stash I first used some really pretty colour cardstock that I have been hoarding forever. I also used my Butterfly embosslits folder that I purchased from Stampin' Up and never seem to remember to use. I also used this fabulous trim that I bought in a bunch of different colours a while ago and have yet to even take the plastic. off. My stickles are something I love and have just recently been digging them out again. I really wish they showed up better in pictures as this card has four different coloured stickles on it and just sparkles!

I can't wait to see what oldies but goodies you find hiding in your scrap space and put to work this week. Check out the Birthday Sundaes blog for the rest of the fabulous DT creations and to see who our guest designer is this week!

Happy Crafting!
Tara

Details:

Cardstock: source unknown (that's how long I have had it! Sorry)

Digital Stamp: http://karensdoodles.com/

Trim: Multi Craft Imports

Ribbon: Offray

Butterfly: Sizzix butterfly embosslit

Sentiment Stamp: Michael's

Clear babbles

Stickles

Prisma Coloured pencils + Gamsol

Justwordz DT Friday!

2011-11-18T08:00:00.000-04:00

Hi Everyone,
Welcome to Friday (finally)!!! It is time again to get some fabulous Justwordz inspiration! This week we were given Redonkulous Designs digital stamps to work with again. These digis are fabulous and they just keep getting cuter and cuter. Here is the card I made matching one of these digis up with Justwordz Party Time stamp set.

Details:

Cardstock: Recollections + scrap pile

Digital Stamp: Redonkulous Designs

Sentiment Stamp: Justwordz Party Time Set

Ribbon: Offray

Border Punch: Ek Success (American Girl series...it's hot pink)!

Babbles: undyed

Prisma Coloured Pencils + Gamsol

Stickles (on his ball even though the camera didn't pick them up)

Now head on over to the Justwordz blog to get more inspiration for the rest of the Design Team. There is also challenge going on over there to make a Christmas card with a snowflake on it. You should really enter this while you are there as there is the chance to win a fabulous prize!

Happy crafting everyone and have a wonderful weekend!

Tara

Stamp-a-Stack

2011-11-16T10:00:00.001-04:00

Hi Crafters,
I was uploading my photos today and realized that I never showed you the cards I made at a recent card making event I attended. The event was called Stamp-a-stack. We started at 9am and crafted all day creating 24 Christmas cards by the end. We made 12 different designs with 2 of each design. It was a fabulous day I can't wait to do it again next year! The event was put on by Kelly from My Stamping Studio and two of her friends. Each lady created 4 of the designs and had all our layers cut out for us so all we had to do was stamp and assemble! Since there are a lot of pictures to show I will break it up into smaller posts over the next little while. Here are three of the cards we created that day.

I wish I could take creative credit for these fabulous cards but like I said all the hard work was done for us that day! I love that all the cards were very simple (they had to be we really only had 15 minutes per card)! It just goes to show simple can be great!!! Have you ever gone to anything like this in your area? If so and you have pictures leave me a link I would love to see them!

Are you inspired yet?

Happy Crafting!

Tara

Birthday Sundaes Challenge #35

2011-11-13T08:00:00.002-04:00

Hello Crafters,

It's time for another Birthday Sundaes challenge! Today our challenge is to create a birthday card with a tree and a birthday sentiment on the front of your card! As soon as I read this challenge I knew just the tree I wanted to use! Here is my card inspiration for you this week...

I have been so inspired so much by the amazing cards that my fellow DT member Samantha makes using her pearl pens that I have been trying to use mine more lately. I tried a technique I have seen her use this week by framing my entire card with pearl pen dots. I really like the effect. It is clear I need more practice but I think I pulled it off okay :) Thanks for the amazing inspiration Samantha!

Card Details:

A2 Size card

Cardstock: Recollections + Staples

Cricut cut: Sweethearts cartridge cut @ 3.5"

Sentiment stamp: Hero Arts

White pearl pen

Glossy accents

Ribbon: Offray

I Hope you can join us this week too! Check out the Birthday Sundaes blog for the rest of the DT creations!

Happy Crafting!
Tara

Justwordz DT Friday!

2011-11-11T11:00:00.000-04:00

Hi Everyone,
Today is a special day not only because it is Justwordz DT day but it is also Remembrance Day here in Canada. It is in honour of Remembrance Day that I created my card that I am sharing today. I just googled poppy colouring pages (actually spell it the non-Canadian way without the 'u' for better search results...I have learned from experience, lol) The one I choose to use was from this link. It worked perfectly for the front of my card! I coloured it up with my Prisma coloured pencils and Gamsol then used glossy accents on the flowers with a black pearl pen for the centre. The red 'gems' in the top corner are also a pearl pen.

Details:

Cardstock: Recollections/Staples

Sentiment Stamp: Justwordz Everyday Sentiments Set

Ribbon: Offray

Thanks for stopping by today and don't forget to check out the rest of the Justwordz design team. Plus Kim has a fabulous giveaway going on right now that you will want to get in on. All the info. is on the Justwordz blog.

Have a great Remembrance Day my fellow Canadians and happy Friday to everyone!
Tara

Too Much Fun!

2011-11-09T18:52:00.001-04:00

Hi Crafters,
I had so much fun with the Bugaboo image that I coloured for my last Birthday Sundaes post that I decided to play around with Gus a bit too! I justed the same layout as I did with him on a card I made a while ago but tried some different papers and spruced it up a bit. Today I am just showing you just the first with more to come.....

Details:

A2 Size card

Cardstock: scrap pile except Staples Brand white for my base

Patterned papers: again scrap pile

Digital Stamp + sentiment: Bugaboo

Ribbons: Offray

Embrodery floss + Buttons: my stash

Glossy Accents: his glasses

Prisma Coloured pencils + Gamsol

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

http://quirkycrafts.blogspot.com/ Challenge #23 - Attitude (Gus totally has attitude)!

My Memories Suite Giveaway Winner

2011-11-07T08:24:00.000-04:00

The winner of the My Memories Suite giveaway is...

Jessica M. said "What great pages! This software looks really neat! My favourite item from the digital scrapbook website is "Moments and memories" word pack. Thanks for the chance to win!"

Jessica M. j_mari33 at hotmail dot com

Congrats Jessica!!! I'll be emailing you shortly with more info.

Happy Crafting!
Tara

Birthday Sundaes Challenge #34

2011-11-06T09:34:00.000-04:00

Hello Crafters and Happy Sunday,
It's time for another Birthday Sundaes challenge! Today our challenge is super simple, create a birthday card and include a birthday sentiment on your card front! We also have a special treat for you this week if you participate and follow all the rules (see the Birthday Sundaes blog for complete list for rules). Today is one of our DT members Birthday and she is sponsoring us this week with a fabulous prize! Happy Birthday Tracey! The prize Tracey is supplying, a huge assortment of Kaisercraft Christmas supplies.

Here is my inspiration for you this week...

Oh ya I did three! I was just having so much fun with this image!

Details:

A2 Size cards

Cardstock: scrap pile except Staples Brand white for my bases

Patterned papers: again scrap pile

Digital Stamp + sentiment: Bugaboo

Ribbons: Offray

Punches: Fiskers, Creative Memories corner punch

Pearls: Dollarama

Glossy Accents: her glasses

Liquid snow: icing

Stickles: hat pom pom

Prisma Coloured pencils + Gamsol

Hope you can join us this week too! Check out the Birthday Sundaes blog for the rest of the DT creations (you are in for a treat this week)!

Happy Crafting!

Tara

Justwordz Stamp Release Blog Hop!

2011-11-04T09:00:00.003-03:00

Hi everyone and welcome to the Justwordz Stamp Release Blog Hop. Today Kim is officially releasing her two newest sets of stamps and all I can say is WOW she has really out done herself with these sets! There is a Christmas set and a Party time set. If you have just happened upon my blog today and would like to start at the beginning of the blog hop then head on over to Justwordz. Here are the two sets in full...

(remember you can click on the picture to see it bigger and really get a look at all those words on there)

Today we also have another treat for you. Kim's niece Sheryl has just set up shop selling digital stamps at Redonkulous Designs! (Yup talent clearly runs in that family)! Each of the DT has a set of Kim's stamps and we were rewarded with a chance to work with some of Sheryl's digis. I was so excited I actually made two cards but one will have to be saved for another day...I know it is killing me not to show you too! It took me forever to decided which card to share but since this week I have been noticing Christmas ads everywhere and actually as I am writing a Simpson's Christmas special is on tv, I figured why not kick off the Christmas card making season in style! So here is it.....

I really wish you could see all the sparkle and shine on this card...the picture just don't capture it!

Details:

Cardstock: Recollections and Staples Brand

Patterned Paper: DCWV

Digital Stamp: RedonkulousDesigns

Cricut Cuts: Snowflakes, Accent Essentials

Sentiment: Justwordz Christmas Sentiments Set

Ribbon: Offray

Bling: clear baubles

Prisma coloured pencils + gamsol

Glossy Accents

Stickles

White embossing powder + heat gun

Jelly Roll white pen

Fiskers edge punch

I have actually gone crazy making Christmas cards lately and I can't wait to share more! I have been so busy I haven't even stopped to take pictures lol, but don't worry they are coming soon!

One last thing before I send you on your way...I have a giveaway going on and I would really love to have you enter. Click here to be taken to the post. Good Luck! You are also going to want to make sure you check out the Justwordz blog as there are all kinds of wonderful prizes, a challenge and some fabulous inspiration to be seen there today and always!

Now I am sending you off to visit Samantha

Here is a list of the entire op in case you get side tracked along the way.
Kim
Alina
Tara (you are here)
Samantha
Leah Ann
Kristin
Heather
Corry
Cecelia

Have a wonderful weekend everyone and happy crafting!
Tara

My Memories Suite Software Giveaway

2011-10-31T08:00:00.000-03:00

Hi Everyone,
I am back today with a few more layouts I made using the My Memories Suite Software. I actually cheated a bit this time and used pre-made templates. All I had to do was pop in the photos! I am really not a computer natural (I am lucky I can work this blog thing lol) and yet I feel like I am really rocking this software when all I have to do is add the finishes touches! I have not had a great deal of time to play around with this software and I am sure there is way more you can do with it then what little I have shown you. There are a ton of freebies on the MyMemories.com website with embellishments and pre-made templates. Just think how quick you could throw together a photobook/ brag book with this software. I'm sure I will be creating more with this in the near future. As I was looking at my finished layouts a few minutes ago it struck me that they would make fabulous paper layouts and I might just use some of the pre-made templates as layout sketches in the future! So even if you are unsure about digital scrapbooking this might be an awesome resource for paper crafting too!

My discount code is still active if you are interested in some savings enter this code at MyMemories.com store STMMMS88364 and you will receive a $10 savings! Plus I am also going to giveaway a copy of this software to one lucky follower! Here is what you need to do in order to enter...

1) Be a follower of my blog
2) Go to the MyMemories.com store look around, find your favourite item and then come back here and let me know what it is! (I can't wait to see what you discover)!
That simple!!! I'll be drawing a winner one week from today on November 7, 2011

Good Luck and Happy Crafting!
Tara

Birthday Sundaes Challenge #33

2011-10-30T17:37:00.000-03:00

Hi everyone,
Sorry I am late with this today. This storm blowing though the East Coast has been playing games with our power and of course this would be one of the only weeks I didn't have my post pre-typed, grrrr. The power is back on though (for now anyways) so on to business... this week at Birthday Sundaes us designers have the week off and the guest designers have taken over! The challenge this week...your favouite (it's nice and easy) ...any kind of birthday card with a birthday sentiment on the front! Head on over to the Birthday Sundaes blog to see what the guest designers have created to inspire you this week and then link up your creation!
Have a fabulous week!
Tara

Justwordz DT round 2!

2011-10-29T08:00:00.002-03:00

Hello Bloggers,
I am so excited that I was chosen to be part of the Justwordz DT for a second term. The Justwordz stamps are amazing and each time I see a new sentiment made with them I am amazed yet again. There is truly just endless possiblities! This term there is something new too! Kim has just released two new sets, one is called Christmas Season and the other is called Party Time. Let's just say I could not settle for just one and now own both sets lol. All week Kim has been featuring her new DT on her website and today was my day. Pop on over and check it out, you are also going to want to check out all 3 of her stamp sets while you are there ;)
Happy Crafting!
Tara

My Memories Suite Software

2011-10-25T20:13:00.000-03:00

Hello Crafters,
I am so excited to share a special project with you today. I have recently been playing around with My Creative Suite software. I never thought that I would be interested in digital scrapbooking because I really LOVE playing with paper but I can see how this can be addicting. It is just too easy!!! Here is the first page I created with the software. I keep it super simple as I am still brand new to this but I also really like the simple look! We got our engagement photos done on a beach this summer and I have yet to do anything with them so I thought this seemed like the perfect time! I'll be showing you some more projects through out the week and then I have a surprise for you soon!
As a treat for now here is a special code that will get you $10 discount at MyMemories.com store STMMMS88364

Happy Crafting!
Tara

Birthday Sundaes #32

2011-10-23T08:00:00.000-03:00

Hi Everyone,
It's that time again...the new challenge for Birthday Sundaes is to create a card using only the colours purple/green/white/black birthday card. I was super surprised that I found this challenge easy as usually I struggle with colour challenges but the colours in this one were just so great! I used some stamps that I purchased at Michael's forever ago and had yet to ink up. I also used my heat gun and embossing powder again and I just love the effect on these flowers. I think I have a new favourite technique :)

Thanks for stopping by today and don't forget to head on over to the Birthday Sundaes blog to check out the rest of the DT creations as well as our guest designer this week.
Happy Crafting!
Tara

Details:

A2 Sized Card
Cardstock: Recollections and Staples Brand

Stamps: Micheal's, Technique Tuesday
Ribbon: Offray

Brads: stash

Cuttlebug + Script embossing folder

Heat gun + embossing powder

Justwordz DT Friday (Oct. 21)

2011-10-21T10:00:00.002-03:00

Hi Crafters,
This is the last week for the current Justwordz DT and I just want to say a big thank you to Kim and all my fellow members for making this DT so much fun! Ladies it has been a blast to see how each and every one of you use the Justwordz Everyday Sentiments stamp set each week. When I first got them I stared at them for a whole night coming up with possible sentiments. Now after seeing your creations I realize just how many sentiments they can really make and even then I am sure we have only scratched the surface. Thanks for all the amazing ideas ladies!

This week for my Justwordz project I made a card for my father in-law. I learned this inking technique at my local scrapbooking store a while ago and wanted to give it another shot. It was only after I finished the card that Brian (my fiance) pointed out the original card I made using this technique was given to my father in-law already! Guess I better not give him this one too since it is very similar lol. Might need to re-stamp another sentiment since I only have one father in-law haha.

Details:

A2 size card

Cardstock: Recollections

Pattern paper: My Mind's Eye

Digital Stamp: This was a freebie from tidbitstrinkets.com
Sentiment: Justwordz Everyday Sentiments Set

Ribbon: Offray

Brad: stash

Here is the original card I created at my LSS

Remember Kim has just released two new stamp sets! A party invite set and a Christmas set! In the very near future her new DT will be announced and you will be able to see these stamp sets in action. Although, if I were you I would head on over to her site and check them out now as the Christmas set is going to fly off the shelf I am sure!!!
Also, don't forget to head over to the Justwordz blog and check out the rest of the DT creations made with the Everyday Sentiments stamp set!
I am entering this card into the following challenges:
http://celebratetheoccasion.blogspot.com/ - Challenge #35 - male + metal
http://tuesdaytaggers.blogspot.com/ - 'taking to the skies'
http://corrosivechallengesbyjanet.blogspot.com/ - Things that fly
http://scrappyfrogschallenge.blogspot.com/ - Something that flies

I am also linking up at

Have a wonderful weekend everyone and happy crafting!
Tara

Birthday Sundaes Challenge #31

2011-10-16T08:38:00.000-03:00

Hi Everyone,
There is a new challenge over on the Birthday Sundaes blog. This week the challenge is to make a tall card with a birthday sentiment on the front of your card. We have Sweet 'N Sassy stamps as a sponsor this week and what cute images they have! I choose to use the fall bouquet and I just love how I was able to print the image larger because of the tall card. This made all the little details in the bouquet easier to colour and I just love how it turned out! I did a lot of inking on this card and the more I do it the more I like it :)

Thanks for stopping by today and don't forget to head on over to the Birthday Sundaes blog to check out the rest of the DT creations as well as our guest designer this week.

Happy Crafting!
Tara

Details:

Card Size - 8.5" x 4"

Cardstock: Recollections

Patterned papers: DCWV

Digital Image: Sweet N' Sassy

Sentiment Stamp: Hero Arts

Ribbon: Dollarama

Prisma Coloured Pencils + Gamsol

Gems: Dollarama

Martha Stewart brown chalk ink

Justwordz DT Day!

2011-10-14T09:02:00.002-03:00

***This is my second post of the day. If you are popping over from Alex's blog You Had Me At Craft and looking for the rest of my thankful mini album thanks for stopping by and scroll down to the next post***

Hi Crafters,
This week for the Justwordz DT we were asked to make a 'thankful' project. This week I decided to change it up a bit and make someting besides a card. I have been hard at work making things for my up coming wedding and I decided why not use this opportunity to get something else done in advance. These tags as you can see are going to go on my wine bottles that we will be using as part of our wedding party favours. I made two because I was unsure of how I wanted to layer them but after completing them we have decided to use the one with the navy base. Fear not I'm sure the other one will still get used for something else ;)

The good news is now that I have figured out the sizing and everything I should be able to whip up a bunch more in no time. I used Design Studio and the cartridge Tags, bags, boxes and more for the 'door hanger' and Accent Essentials for the flower. (You will be seeing much more of this flower soon)! To finish it off I stamped my sentiment with Justwordz Everyday Sentiments. Don't Kim's Justwordz stamps work just perfect!!! I know you can't really tell from the picture but I heat embossed the stamp too so it is all shiny and fancy looking. It was my first heat embossed project with my brand spanking new heat gun and embossing powder. I didn't even do a practice run first lol! I am so impressed with how this turned out!!!

Details:

Cardstock: Bazzill and Staples Brand

Cricut Cuts: Tags, bags, boxes and more (if you want the exact size let me know and I will look it up for you in DS) and Accent Essentials 1.5"

Sentiment: Justwordz Everyday Sentiments Set

Ribbon: Offray

Bling: Offray

Besides having the fabulous Justwordz Everyday Sentiment set Kim is releasing two new stamp sets! A party invite set and a Christmas set and she is having a DT call right now! If you are interested in owning these stamps head over to her blog and check out all the details...
You'll want to head over there now anyways to check out the rest of the Justwordz DT creations made with the Everyday Sentiments stamp set!
Have a wonderful weekend everyone and happy crafting!
Tara

You Had Me At Craft Guest Designer Lala-Palooza

2011-10-14T09:00:00.002-03:00

Hello Crafters,
I am so excited to share with you that today I am a Guest Designer on You Had Me At Craft! How fabulous is that?!!! For my guest designer project I created a thankful mini album. On here I am posting the pictures that are left over from my post there (there were just too many photos for one post and I didn't want to bore her followers lol) If you would like to know more about how I made this book and to see the rest of the photos head on over to Alex's blog You Had Me At Craft.

Have a great weekend everyone!
Tara
P.S. Thanks again Alex!

Re-do!

2011-10-10T12:46:00.000-03:00

Hi Everyone,
Recovering the seat of chairs is something I have done a few times in the past to make hand-me-down furniture look a little more lively but I have never taken on a job quite this big and in this bad of shape before. My brothers gf was here the other day and we decided to attack this chair. It has seen just about everyone's butt in my family over the years and well it was starting to show it's hard work lol. I think it turned out awesome!!! I got the material I covered it in at Frenchy's (a used clothing store) and I got enough to do ten chairs for $5. Not a bad deal eh? I am going to link this up to I made it Myself Monday over on the You Had me At Craft blog. (I think this counts...I re-made it)!
Happy Crafting!
Tara

Justwordz DT Friday!

2011-10-07T09:00:00.002-03:00

Hi Crafters,

This week for the Justwordz DT we were asked to make a sympathy project. Can you believe I have never made a sympaty card before? I guess it doesn't hurt to have one on hand. If you have been following me for a while you are probably thinking this creation is not really my style at all. I mean really there is not a stitch of pink or purple on this card! I am not sure what came over me the other day when I created this but I think it turned out wonderful in the end!

Details:

A2 size card

Cardstock: Recollections and Staples Brand white base

Patterned paper: DCWV

Cricut Cut: Home Decor Cartridge cut @ 3"

Sentiment: Justwordz Everyday Sentiments Set

Ribbon: Dollarama

Baubles: hand dyed by me!

Don't forget to head over to the Justwordz blog and check out the rest of the DT creations made with the Everyday Sentiments stamp set! Plus, Kim is having a DT call and you know you want a chance to get your hands on some of her habulous stamps! There is also an added bonus for the next term but I am not going to spoil that for you, you will just have to check out all the details on her blog Justwordz. Have a wonderful weekend everyone and happy crafting!
Tara

I'm linking this card at:

Birthday Sundaes Challenge #30

2011-10-06T18:49:00.000-03:00

Hi Everyone,

It's time for a new challenge on the Birthday Sundaes blog. This week the challenge is to make a birthday card with fall colours. Don't forget the birthday sentiment on the front of your card!

I kept it simple this week but it works. I wanted it to look like a pile of leaves but my perfectionison kept trying to make me make it look "perfect", lol. In the end it didn;t turn out exactly like I envisioned but it works :)

Thanks for stopping by today and don't forget to head on over to the Birthday Sundaes blog to check out the rest of the DT creations as well as our guest designer this week.

Happy Crafting!
Tara

Details:

A2 size card

Cardstock:Staples Brand and Recollections

Cricut Cut: Ashlyn's Alphabet cut from 2" to 3.5"

Sentiment Stamp: Technique Tuesday

Twine: Twinery

Baubles: blog candy I won

Winner Alert!

2011-10-06T16:44:00.001-03:00

Hi Crafters,
I just realized I had yet to draw for my winner from the World card making day Canadian blog hop. My winner is #20 (I took one number out as I see someone left me two comments by mistake)

lilscrappers said...haha, I love Bugaboo and especially the Gus stamps. Great blog!

Congrats!!! Please email me before next Thursday, Oct. 13, 2011 to claim your prize!
thecreativeprincess(at)hotmail(dot)com

Happy Crafting!
Tara

Birthday Sundaes Challenge #29

2011-10-02T09:00:00.002-03:00

Hi Everyone,
There is a new challenge up on the Birthday Sundaes blog. This week the challenge is to make a birthday card and use ribbons. We are sponsored this week by My Craft Spot. If you have not checked out this store yet now is the time!!! They have that fabulous crinkle ribbon that I have been eyeing and awesome stamps. Love the inside and out concept! And guess what that is the stamp set that is being giving away as a prize this week! Fabulous!!!

This week I went back to my all time favourite theme of princesses and frogs. If you have been following my blog for a while then you have seen a few of these projects from me :) I just thought this frog from the Sweethearts cartridge was too cute!!!
Thanks for stopping by today and don't forget to head on over to the Birthday Sundaes blog to check out the rest of the DT creations as well as our guest designer this week.

Happy Crafting!
Tara

Details:

A2 size card

Cardstock: White Base- Staples Brand, scraps

Patterned papers: Momenta

Cricut Cut: Sweethearts cartridge cut @ 3"

Sentiment Stamp: Michael's

Ribbon: Offray

Google eyes: stash

White Jelly Roll pen

World Card Making Day Canadian Blog Hop

2011-10-01T00:00:00.001-03:00

Hi everyone and welcome,
I am so excited that today is World Card Making Day and that I am spending it at a crop!! Woo Hoo! I hope you are gaining lots of inspiration from all across Canada today. If you have arrived here from Jill at http://jillelizabethsarginson.blogspot.com/ then you are right on track! If you have just happened along my blog today and would like to start at the beginning of our blog hop then you want to click here. Our hop today is actually divided into two parts so you can choose to do one now and one later or hop on through the entire thing at once.

Because we are not only celebrating World Card Making Day but also the fact that this is an all Canadian blog hop today we are all featuring projects made with products from Canadian companies. The Canadian companies I used today are Bugaboo Digital Stamps and Justwordz Stamps. Both of these companies are fabulous and I use them often!

I also used some of my homemade baubles on this card and would love to give one of you a set. All you need to do is be a follower and leave me a comment on this post for your chance to win this.....

Thanks for stopping by today your next stop is Kim at http://kraftinkimmieskorner.blogspot.com

Happy Crafting!
Tara

Details:

Cardstock: Staples Brand + Recollections

Patterned paper: DCWV

Digital Stamp: Bugaboo

Happy Birthday Sentiment: Justwordz Everyday Sentiments Stamp set

Glossy Accents

Twine: Twinery

Baubles: Hand dyed by me :)

Cricut: Oval cut @ 4.5" from Plantin Schoolbook (using centre cut feature)

Fiskers: circle punches

Justwordz DT Friday!

2011-09-30T08:22:00.001-03:00

Hi Crafters,

This week for the Justwordz DT we were asked to make a shape card. I have only ever made one of these before and it does not go so well so I started this one when I knew I had a lot of time! Funny thing was it whipped up in no time at all...it's that just aways the way lol. I decided to try the shape feature on the Hello Kitty cartridge again (this was the cartridge I used for my last shape card that gave me so much trouble) I was not going to let this cartridge get the best of me plus it is just too stinkin' cute and there is really no reason I don't pull it out more.

I made this card for a super sweet friend who always has a smile and a kind word for everyone. She is starting up her own business while still teaching full time and is a total inspiration to me! I am going to give her this card just for being herself :) She used to teach in China and I am not sure if it is something in the air there or what but when she came back she was a huge Hello Kitty fan! Enjoy,Catherine :)

Details:

Roughly an A2 size card

Cardstock: textured purchase at my LSS

Cricut Cut: Hello Kitty cartridge cut @ 5" on card feature

Sentiment: Justwordz Everyday Sentiments Set

Bling: Dollarama

Don't forget Kim is about to release two new stamp sets! A party invite set and a Christmas set! For a limited time she is taking pre-orders for a introductory price of $18.99!!! Here's a peek at the sets...

(Remember you can click on the image to see it larger so you can see each and every beautiful word on these amazing sets)!

Don't forget to head over to the Justwordz blog and check out the rest of the DT creations made with the Everyday Sentiments stamp set! Don't forget this set is still available to but there is only limited supply left before you will have to wait for a re-order from the manufacture.

Have a wonderful weekend everyone and happy crafting!
Tara

I am linking this card at:

DCWV sketch layout

2011-09-28T17:46:00.000-03:00

Hi Crafters,
I have been very busy lately getting stuff together for my up coming wedding. If you have not heard me talk about it yet our date is New Years Eve! I have made it my mission to get all the details taken care of as much as possible before the holidays. So anything that can be done in advance IS being done in advance! That being said I have not had a great deal of time to craft for myself lately between DT obligations and wedding stuff. I was doing a bit of blog hopping recently and came across a layout challenge on the DCWV blog. Challenges have been the last thing on my mind lately but this one stood out to me. Something about that layout and then it hit me...it would be an awesome layout for using up the scraps. I have not posted an official 'using up the scraps' project in quite some time but I promise I still have lots of ideas up my slelve!

Honeslty, I didn't use any scraps on this project, I cut all new pieces for this but...you could very easily use scraps on this layout. My three patterned papers on this layout are from DCWV Holiday stacks from the 2010 season. The pink textured cardstock is Bazzill and the white is Staple brand. Oh I used these colours because Navy, that exact pink and silver are my wedding colours. I think I might use this page as my title page for my wedding album :) How is that for a head start on things, lol.

(sorry the picture is a bit burry..I still have yet to figure out the settings on this new camera)

Details:

Patterned papers: DCWV 2010 Holiday Stack

Cardstock: Bazzill and Staples Brand

Cricut Cuts: Heart - Plantin Schoolbook 3" and 3 1/4"

Title - Ashlyn's Alphabet 2"

Journaling spot: Ditto sticker

Key charm: K & Company

Gems: Dollarama

Ribbon: Offray

Mini Heart punch: Dollarstore find

Stickles

Paper Playtime Challenge #56

2011-09-26T09:00:00.033-03:00

Hi Everyone and welcome,
Today is a new challenge day over at Paper Playtime and my last week there as a DT member for the month of September. The challenge starting today is to create a Halloween themed project. I must say the project I created for this challenge is my favourite creation yet this year. It just came together perfectly! I got the idea from the Stampin' Up Christmas Mini catalogue. In there they made a wreath like this with Christmas papers. I decided to try my hand at it with some Halloween papers I have been hoarding since last year.

I started by cutting a base for the wreath out of cereal boxes using my Cricut. Just did a circle and then a smaller circle inside it in the Design Studio. This was what I used to hot gun all those rosettes on. After creating the wreath I fancied it up with some embellishments. I cut a bunch of small circles out of my Cricut (it was acting weird that day and not actually cutting these in perfect circles but in the end I love that)! I inked those up and glued them on placing a hand dyed bauble inside each one, Don't they look like freaky eyes?! The black stiff ribbon was something from my stash and the black and white twine is from the Twinery. The Happy Halloween was also cut using the Cricut and the Mini Monsters cartridge and then I used glossy accents on the orange letters.

I wish you could see it in real life as the picture does it no justice and the dimension is awesome! I can't wait until it is time to decorate for Halloween and display this baby! Now its your turn to get creative...head on over to the Paper Playtime blog first for some more spooky inspiration and then show us what you got!
Happy Crafting!
Tara

Details:

Patterned Papers: Martha Stewart Halloween Pad (2010) + Imaginisce papers (2010)

Cardstock: Scrap pile

Ribbon: Stash

Twine: Twinery

Baubles: hand dyed

Mini Monsters + Plantin Schoolbook Cricut cartridges

Martha Stewart scoreboard

Hot glue gun

Glossy Accents

Birthday Sundaes Challenge #28

2011-09-25T09:00:00.002-03:00

Hi Everyone,
It's time for a new challenge on the Birthday Sundaes blog. This week the challenge is to make a birthday card with buttons. Oh and don't forget the sentiment on the front of your card. I decided on a bright fun one for today. I really like the images on the Rock Princess cartridge but honestly the bigger you cut them out the better as there are so many little tiny pieces. This cartridge doesn't have those awesome Create-a-critter type layers but I still love it!

Thanks for stopping by today and don't forget to head on over to the Birthday Sundaes blog to check out the rest of the DT creations as well as our guest designer this week.

Happy Crafting!
Tara

Details:

A2 size card

Cardstock: White- Staples Brand, coloured -Recollections

Cricut Cut: Rock Princess cut @ 3.5", The 'moonish' shape is an old mis-cut

Sentiment Stamp: Michael's

Ribbon: Offray

Bling: Dollarama

Buttons: stash

Justwordz DT Friday!

2011-09-23T08:14:00.004-03:00

Hi Crafters,
Before I get into this weeks project I wanted to mention that my card from last week (click here to see it if you missed it) was featured on The Joyful Stamper blog. How cool is that?! Okay now on to this week.....

This week for the Justwordz DT I was asked to make a project about loving my mother. Easy!!! My mother's birthday is coming up and she has already informed me she wanted an easel card lol...so here it is! I actually figured out how to make a 5x5 one without any help! I like how it turned out but for some reason I am not in love with it. I may end up making her another one...who knows. The Cricut cut you see is a doily from Cinday Loo cartridge. There are not super good layers on this cartridge so I had to make my own. This involved cutting the doily out three times in different colours and then cutting away the parts I didn't want. In the end I think I pulled it off okay!

Details:

A2 size card

Cardstock: Recollections and Staples Brand white base

Cricut Cut: Cindy Loo Cartridge doliy cut @ 4", bird cut @ 1.5"

Sentiment: Justwordz Everyday Sentiments Set

Twine: The Twinery

Pearls: Dollarama

Felt flower: homemade

Punch: Fiskers

Don't forget Kim is about to release two new stamp sets! A party invite set and a Christmas set! For a limited time only (as in just a couple days left) she is taking pre-orders for a introductory price of $18.99!!! Here's a peek at the sets...

(Remember you can click on the image to see it larger so you can see each and every beautiful word on these amazing sets)!

Don't forget to head over to the Justwordz blog and check out the rest of the DT creations made with the Everyday Sentiments stamp set! Don't forget this set is still available to but there is only limited supply left before you will have to wait for a re-order from the manufacture.

Have a wonderful weekend everyone and happy crafting!
Tara

I'm linking this card at:

Guest poster on Bride on a Budget

2011-09-21T08:00:00.002-03:00

Hi Everyone,
I am honoured to be a guest poster on Ashley's blog Bride on a Budget today. If you have popped over from her blog welcome! If you are a follower of mine head over to her blog and check it out. I have followed Bride on a Budget since before I was even engaged (shhh that's just between us though lol). She has so many great ideas and some wonderful giveaways. I am also a 'bride on a budget' and that is why I decided to put my Cricut Expression to work for me during this wedding planning process.

One thing that really shocked me when pricing items was the cost of wedding favours. Now I know we all love our own and pray that everyone else is going to as well but lets face it many will not become the cherished items we wish they would. It was because of this that I was not willing to break my budget to buy these. Instead I used the Tie the knot cartridge which I already owned and with the help of my wedding party and my mom we made 60 of each of the bride and grooms for a total of 120 wedding favours :) It took us about 5 hours in total but hey it was a great excuse for us girls to all get together and we had a blast. So much so my cheeks hurt from laughing by the time they left and how cute are these...

We watched this video to help us get started and made a couple out of 'scrap paper' for practice.

Here are some photos of production...

Anddddd....this is what we looked like when we finally finished :)

Here is a break down of everything I needed and had to purchase to make these darlings...

Cricut Expression + Tie the knot cartridge: I already owned
White cardstock: all from that huge paper pile (actually felt really good to use some of those up)
Black cardstock: American Crafts (60 pack) $25.00
Sookwang Tape (25m) : $16.99 (I have enough left over to make all 120 five more times lol)
Gems: Offray tube $5.99 (I have tons left over and plan on using them on some other wedding stuff)
Cuttlebug + Divine Swirls folder: already owned
Ribbon: Offray $1.00
Black Pearl Pen: $7.99 (again lots and lots left over for future craft projects)
Cinnamon hearts to fill them up $4.99
Total: $61.96 (Can.)

Now I know the prices are a bit more here in Canada but before making these I was looking at a minimum of $1.00 per favour without candy. So in the end I saved more then half by firing up my Cricut and spending a couple afternoons with some great friends. Remember to think about what you already have and tap into those resources before you spend more then you need to.

Check back often to see more of my 'Cricutized' wedding in the near future :)
Happy Crafting!
Tara

Birthday Sundaes Challenge #27

2011-09-18T08:00:00.004-03:00

Hi Everyone,
It's time for a new challenge on the Birthday Sundaes blog. This week the challenge is to make a belated birthday card and don't forget the sentiment on the front of your card. This week I used a free digital image from Beccy's Place for my card. He just looked a little sad like he missed the party. I coloured him with my Prisma coloured pencils and used my fabulous Justwordz Everyday Stamp set for the sentiment.
Thanks for stopping by today and don't forget to head on over to the Birthday Sundaes blog to check out the rest of the DT creations as well as our guest designer this week.
Happy Crafting!
Tara

Details:

A2 size card

Cardstock: Base- Staples Brand

Patterned papers: All from scrap pile (oh yeah)!

Digital Image: Freebie Beccy's Place

Sentiment Stamp: Justwordz Everyday Sentiment Stamps

Punches: Fiskers

Ribbon: Offray

Prisma Coloured Pencils + Gamsol

Brads: stash

Justwordz DT Friday!

2011-09-16T09:00:00.006-03:00

Hi Crafters,
This week for the Justwordz DT we were asked to make a 'Just because' project. I have been trying to make some more 'adult' cards (does that sound nasty to anyone else....I think I mean more 'grown up' cards lol) and I think I pulled it off this week! I like the simple elegance of this card. That and all the bling! :)

Details:

A2 size card

Cardstock: Recollections and Staples Brand white base

Cricut Cut: Home Decor Cartridge cut @ 3"

Sentiment: Justwordz Everyday Sentiments Set

Ribbon: Offray

Bling: Dollarama

Remember last week when we told you that Kim is about to release two new stamp sets! A party invite set and a Christmas set! And that for a limited time she is taking pre-orders for a introductory price of $18.99!!! Well, that deal is still good. Not quite convinced? How about if I give you another sneak peek at the sets then....

(Remember you can click on the image to see it larger so you can see each and every beautiful word on these amazing sets)!

I have mine on order! Do you?

You'll also want to head over to the Justwordz blog and check out the rest of the DT creations made with the Everyday Sentiments stamp set as I know they are going to be amazing! Don't forget this set is still available to but there is only limited supply left before you will have to wait for a re-order from the manufacture.
Have a wonderful weekend everyone and happy crafting!
Tara

My New Button Holder

2011-09-13T10:12:00.000-03:00

Hi Everyone,
I can't believe I forgot to post this. I made it this summer and was so proud of it. Okay well I didn't exactly make it so much as put it all together. I bought this shelf at Value Village for $4.59 and I got the mason jars at Canadian Tire for $8.84. It works perfect! I hated the system I had before it was actually a pain in the butt to use buttons because I had to do so much digging to get one. Now...not a problem! And how awesome does it look under my ribbon holder shelfs that I got at a yard sale last summer. Slowly I'm organizing my room cheaply so that I can spend all my extra money on supplies :)
Got any great organizational ideas I could use?
Tara

This is how they were stored...

And now...

My sewing machine actually belongs on this table but I moved it for the picture so you could get the full view. When I get a house and can hang more stuff on the walls it will be hung too but it is too heavy to hang right now without some support.

Paper Playtime Challenge # 55

2011-09-12T08:00:00.000-03:00

Hi everyone,
I am so EXCITED! I was asked to join the Paper Playtime Challenge Blog and be a Paper Playtime Queen for the month of September! They post new challenges every two weeks and I am soooo very honoured to be on this team with these amazing Queens! The current challenge is to create a easel card. Now if you have followed me for a while you know I am a plain ol' Jane A2 size card kinda gal. So when I am asked to make a different type of card I have a breathless moment before I head over to youtube and do some pertinent research :) This one was easy peasy though. I watched this tutorial and was off to create. I really like the smaller size of this card when it is folded up and it fits fine in a A2 size envelope. I'll be making more like this I am sure as my mother has already claimed she would love one like this to display at her station at work (she's a hairdresser and her older clients just love seeing the newest and greatest thing her daughter has made for her lol...little ol' ladies are too cute!)

Have you made an easel card before? Wanna give it a shot? Head over to the Paper Playtime Blog and see what all the other fabulous design team queens have made and then get crafty and show us your stuff!
Happy Crafting!
Tara

(Sorry the image is a bit blurry I must have had bad lighting when I was taking it)

Details:

Easel card

Cardstock: Bazzill + scraps

Digital Stamp + Sentiment: Lili of the Valley

Prisma coloured pencils + Gamsol

Paper Flowers: stash

Gems: Dollarama

EK Success Edger Punch 'open scallop'

Baker's Twine: Twinery

Birthday Sundaes Challenge #26

2011-09-11T08:00:00.001-03:00

Hello Crafty People,
We have a neat challenge for you this week on Birthday Sundaes. It is to create a criss cross birthday card with a birthday sentiment on the front. At first I was a bit intimated by this challenge as I only ever made A2 size cards and have only attempted even one shape card in my card making adventures. Honestly, after watching the Splitcoaststampers tutorial it was a breeze and I can see myself making more of these in the future! For the cupcake on my card I used my From My Kitchen cartridge that I got for Christmas and I am pretty sure this is the first time it was been used :S. Do you have those cartridges that you just had to have and then you turn around and don't use them at all? Anyways the cupcake was cute and it worked so perfect with this two sided patterned paper by Imaginisce I have been hoarding forever :) Thanks for stopping by today and don't forget to head on over to the Birthday Sundaes blog to check out the rest of the DT creations as well as our guest designer this week.
Happy Crafting!
Tara

Details:

Criss cross card

Cardstock: bits and pieces from my never ending scrap pile

Patterned paper: Imaginisce

Cricut Cut: From My Kitchen cut @ 3"

Sentiment Stamp: Technique Tuesday Little Sentiment Stamps

Punches: EK Success edger "open scallop"

Ribbon: Offray

Glossy Accents

Stickles

Justwordz DT Friday!

2011-09-09T09:00:00.003-03:00

Hi Everyone,

This week for the Justwordz DT project we were asked to make a card with a special occasion theme. My special occasion was anniversary. For my project I made a modern anniversary card. I used some non-traditional anniversary colours and I think it has a fun, bright feel to it! I also decided on this card that I have been trying to 'keep up with the Jones' " when it comes to embellishing my cards and truly I am just a plain and simple girl. Less is more for me :) I'm heading back to my roots!

Guess what??? We have exciting news this week! Kim is about to release two new stamp sets! A party invite set and the other is a Christmas set! Annnnnddddd for a limited time she is taking pre-orders for a introductory price of $18.99!!! Thinking about it aren't ya? Well, I'll show you them....

(Remember you can click on the image to see it larger so you can see each and every beautiful word on these amazing sets)!

....yup your totally convinced, I know I was when I saw them!!! Pop on over to the Justwordz blog and order yours today. They totally rock! I can't even wait to get mine!

You'll also want to head over to the Justwordz blog and check out the rest of the DT creations made with the Everyday Sentiments stamp set as I know they are going to be amazing! Don't forget this set is still available to but there is only limited suppy left before you will have to wait for a reorder from the manufacture.

Okay, on a side note I have recently changed my blog address and I had no idea this was going to mess things up for my followers. If you are here as a follower great...but have you noticed that my posts have not been showing up in your blog roll? What you need to do is stop following me and then re-follow so you have my new URL link working from you dashboard. If you could do this it would be great and please help me spread the word as I miss all my wonderful followers and their sweet comments! Just for reference my old address was creativeprincess-homemadehappiness.blogspot.com (can you see why I really wanted to change it) and my new one is tarashomemadehappiness.blogspot.com

Have a wonderful weekend!
Tara

Details:

A2 size card

Cardstock: Recollections and Staples Brand

Cricut Cut: Sweetheart Cartridge cut @ 3"

Sentiment: Justwordz Everyday Sentiments Set

Ribbon: Offray

Bling: Dollarama

Jelly Roll pen

Birthday Sundaes Challenge # 25

2011-09-04T08:00:00.001-03:00

Welcome back!
This week the challenge on Birthday Sundaes is a simple one. Just create any birthday card making sure to put a birthday sentiment on the front of your card. Then link up before next Sunday (Sept. 10) so we can all be inspired and you will be given the chance to win a great prize! This week we are sponsored by Whimsie Doodles and I can't even tell you how cute their digital stamps are! One lucky winner will receive a $10 Gift Certificate to the Whimsie Doodles online store and as a treat for everyone they are offering Birthday Sundaes fans a 10 % off your next order coupon! (use the code Birthday10) Code expires 30 days from today so what are you waiting for head over there now!

I used their image called 'Balloon Leah' for my card this week and I just can't get over how cut she is! I coloured her with my Prisma coloured pencils and then used my circut to cut the oval around her (centre point is one of my favourite features on the Cricut Expression).

Thanks for stopping by today and don't forget to head on over to the Birthday Sundaes blog to check out the rest of the DT creations as well as our guest designer this week.
Happy Crafting!
Tara

Details:

Cardstock: Base- Staples Brand, coloured pieces from scrap pile

Digital Image: 'Balloon Leah' Whimsie Doodles

Sentiment Stamp: Justwordz Everyday Sentiment Stamps

Punches: Fiskers

Twine: Twinery

Prisma Coloured Pencils + Gamsol

Cuttlebug + seeing spots embossing folder

Gems: Dollarama

Justwordz DT Friday!

2011-09-02T09:00:00.007-03:00

Hi Everyone,
This week for the Justwordz DT project Kim gave us a hard one....we had to make a tag. Sounds simple enough and it was other then a panic I felt before I started as this was my first ever tag! Honestly though, I am super proud of this one. I really love how it turned out and I went really far outside my box!

You'll notice I used all really bright colours this week. Well, that is because the day I was making it was sunny and 25. I was in a bit of a tropical mood after the terrible weather we have been experiencing here in Nova Scotia this summer.

One of the neat things I did on this tag that was outside my norm was that I created the background paper. After getting the tag cut out in the blue it looked like it was missing something. I bought these circle Hero Arts stamps a while ago and have never inked them up so I gave it a shot. You can't really tell that the dots are all in circles after I got everything on but I still really liked the effect.

I also did some inking on this card which I am slowly feeling more confident doing (having the right supplies really helps...get yourself some artist sponges and you will be glad)

To finish off the card I sprayed it with glimmer mist (this was another one of those had to have items that has been collecting some major dust). Now this was the part I was scared to death to do as it was finished and I always seem to mess it up when I just want to add that 'little something' right at the end. Does this happen to anyone else? Anyways you can't see it in the picture but the entire tag is all simmery and looks awesome!!!

Ok if you are still with me thanks...not sure why I am so long winded today (home alone with no one else to talk to maybe lol) Don't forget to head over to the Justwordz blog to check out the rest of the DT creations as I know they are going to be amazing!
Have a wonderful weekend!
Tara

Details:

Cardstock: scrap pile :)

Stamps: Justwordz Everyday Sentiments stamp set

Cricut cuts: Plantin Schoolbook

Tag cut @ 4 1/2

Flower @ 2

Circle @ 1/2

Punch: Martha Stewart Butterfly

Ink for background: Marina Mint Stampin' Up

Glimmer Mist: silver sugar

Baubles: hand dyed by me

Pearl Pen black

Ribbon: Offray

Micheal's pink chalk ink

August Monthly Craft Spending

2011-09-01T08:00:00.000-03:00

Dear Crafters,
I am not sure I want to keep this up. It has become a bit of an embarrassment for me but at the same time I made the commitment to myself to record my craft spending for one year to try and save some money. That is the main problem. It doesn't seem to be helping me save money at all! I'll see how September goes and let you know. Maybe once I am back to work and in more of a routine with minimum time to shop and craft I will do much better. Honestly, I have to or I am going to put us in the poor house although we will have lots of pretty paper to play with lol.
Tara

3rd - Dollar Store $7.19
3rd - Walmart $3.50
3rd - Michael's $3.44 (I'm pretty sure this is the least amount I have EVER spent in this store lol)
3rd - The Twinery $29.16
5th - Bargain Harley's $22.16
6th - My Stamping Studio $82.92
9th - Carsand-Mosher $3.57
9th - Michael's $4.38 (And I made another cheap trip here...wow)
9th - Value Village $4.59 (This was my new button shelf that I will be showing you very soon)!
9th - My Stamping Studio $6.84
9th - Canadian Tire $8.84
(I got my mason jars for my buttons at Canadian Tire...not really a lot of scrapbooking supplies there lol)
10th - Everlasting Papercraft amd Beyond $9.76
15th - Dollarama $4.60
15th - Everlasting Papercraft amd Beyond $7.45
16th - My Stamping Studio $17.34
16th - Loonies and Toonies $4.60
18th - The Tape Depot - $85.46
22nd - Michael's $ 10.85
27thth - My Stamping Studio $34.79

Total: $345.44
Money made: $6.50
Final Total: $338.94

Justwordz All About Babies Blog Hop Winner!

2011-08-30T16:00:00.000-03:00

Hi Everyone,
Just a quick post today to let you know who won my blog candy from last Friday's blog hop.

The winner was #17 :: hooliegirl :: said...Both cards are sooo adorable and sooo cute! Samantha.

Thanks for the sweet comment Samantha. Keep your eye on your inbox as I will be messaging you to get your snail mail info.

Happy Crafting Everyone!
Tara

New blog address

2011-08-30T14:14:00.000-03:00

Hi Crafters,
I just wanted to make a quick note about the fact that I have changed my blog address. I am hoping this doesn't affect too much. I hated the Creative Princess part since I started this blog and just today finally figured out how to change it. If you have been linked somewhere my new address is tarashomemadehappiness.blogspot.com So much nicer, shorter and easier to remember :)
Thanks everyone and let me know if you notice anything messed up because of my change.
Tara

Birthday Sundaes challenge #24

2011-08-28T09:16:00.001-03:00

Hi Everyone,
This week the challenge on Birthday Sundaes is a photo inspiration challenge. Here is a peek at the photo...

And here is a look at my card I was inspired to make ...

(sorry this pic is so dark I had to take it at night)

Details:

Staples Brand white cardstock (I love this stuff..thick and super smooth)

Coloured cardstock is Recollections

Banner stamp from Michael's

Chalk inks from Michael's

Sentiment: Justwordz Everyday Sentiments stamp set

Twinery Baker's Twine

Baubles from My Stamping Studio

I have seen cards similar to this made and wanted give it a try. I inked up a Michael's stamp that I bought forever ago and never used. I stamped each colour a few times and then cut all the little flags out leaving myself enough paper on the top of each one to be able to fold it over the twine to create a banner. Overall, I love the effect but as simple as it looks...it was a lot of work!

Head over to the Birthday Sundaes blog to see how all the other DT members were inspired and then get crafty!

Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

Tara

All About Babies Blog Hop

2011-08-26T09:00:00.002-03:00

Welcome to the All About Babies Blog Hop!
This hop today is hosted by the fabulous Kimberly, the brain's behind Justwordz stamps. The hop will start at her blog and continue through each of the design team blogs with some of the cutest baby projects ever and some prizes along the way!
If you have just happened upon my blog and would like to start at the beginning (trust me you do) then head on over to Kimberly's blog Justwordz. Make sure you visit all the DT member's blogs and leave them some love, then head back to Kimberly's blog to enter the blog hop candy giveaway.

Over the last few weeks myself and the rest of the Justwordz DT have been showing you some sentiments that can be created using the Justwordz Everyday Sentiment stamp set and honestly we have only scratched the surface.

Here are a couple cards I made to share today...

Details:

Cardstock: Staples Brand and Recollections

Patterned paper: source unknown

Sentiment: Justwordz Everyday Sentiments stamp set

Punches: Fiskers

Cricut Cut: New Arrvials cartridge cut @ 3"

Mini wooden clothes pins

Hand dyed baubles

Pearl: Dollarama

Twinery Twine

Details:

Cardstock: Staples Brand and Recollections

Sentiment: Justwordz Everyday Sentiments stamp set

Punches: Fiskers and dollarstore

Cricut Cut: New Arrvials cartridge onies cut @ 2", duck and butterfuy cut @ 3/4"

Mini wooden clothes pins

Store bought baubles

Twinery Twine

White Jelly roll pen

And here is the inside of the cards. Yup, I'm getting good with these stamps, even making sentences now :)

All right one more thing before I send you on your way....are you interested in winning some of these mini clothes pins to use on your projects? I have a second package here that I would love to share! Just make sure your a follower and leave me a comment on this post. I will draw a winner on Tuesday, August 30, 2011.

Now you are off to see the amazingly talented Anne!
Enjoy the rest of the hop and happy crafting!
Tara

Here is a full list of the hop linked up (just click on their name) in case you get side tracked (goodness knows I always do, lol)
Kimberly - Start
Doreen
Tara ---you are here :)
Anne---I'm sending you over to here
Tammy
Corry
Kimberly - finish remember to leave comments for blog candy.

Only one more day!

2011-08-25T08:48:00.001-03:00

Hi Crafters,
Tomorrow is the All about Baby's bog hop hosted by the fabulous Kim, the brain's behind Justwordz stamps. The hop will start at her site and continue through the design team with some of the cutest baby projects ever and some prizes along the way! Come back and join us for lots of fun in only a few short stops! Here is a sneak peek of the project I will be sharing tomorrow!
Happy Crafting!
Tara

Birthday Sundaes Challenge # 23

2011-08-21T08:00:00.005-03:00

Hi Everyone,
This week the challenge on Birthday Sundaes is a colour challenge. Create a card using only pink/green/white and other neutrals if needed. Oh and don't forget the birthday sentiment on the front of your card. Then link up before next Sunday (Aug. 28) so we can all be inspired and you will be given the chance to win a great prize! DT Member Sue has sponsored us with a set of Large Oval Scallops Nestabilities. Thanks Sue!

I decided to try and get myself ahead a bit and make a card for my Nanny who's birthday is in September. I find I have a ton of cards made up but most of them are kiddish and well honestly, I don't have very many kids I give birthday cards too so I am really going to have to try and come out of my box and make some more mature looking cards. Wish me luck :)

Details:

Cardstock: White = Staples Brand, Pinks + Green = Recollections

Sentiment: JustWordz Everyday sentiments set

Cricut cut: Forever Young cut @ 3"

Jelly roll gel pen

Ribbon and pearl: Dollarama

Cuttlebug + Victoria folder

2011-08-19T08:47:00.000-03:00

Hi Crafters,

This week the theme for the JustWordz DT is 'sorry'. I used a digi for my card this week. I HAD too, just look at him! Doesn't he look sorry? How cute is he?! He was a freebie a while back from Beccy's Place. If you have never been to this site check it out! She just posted her 168th freebie!

Don't forget to check out all the other great JustWordz DT members and comment on all their blogs as well as the JustWordz blog for your chance to win a set of JustWordz stamps all your own. The stamps are also on special right now so what are you waiting for, go get yourself a set! This week is your last chance to enter the giveaway and get yourself a set on sale.

Kim @ http://www.justwordz.ca/
Corry @ http://fancyfree4ever.blogspot.com/
Dora @ http://myfirstblog-dora.blogspot.com/
Tammy @ http://thepurplemuse.blogspot.com/
Annie @ http://anniebeescraftroom.blogspot.com/

Have a wonderfully crafty weekend!
Tara

Details:

Cardstock: White - Staples Brand, Blue - scrap pile
Patterned paper: scrap pile (as always it seems lately)

Digital Stamp: Freebie from Beccy's Place

Sentiment: JustWordz Everyday Sentiments Set

Ribbon: from stash

Eyelets & Big Bite

Handmade 'hat pins'

Prisma coloured pencils & gamsol

chalks

I am going to link this card up to the Inspire me Friday's link up party on Joyful Stamper

I am also linking up to the T.G.I.F Link up party at Craft Junkie Too

Got ink stained hands?

2011-08-15T09:00:00.001-03:00

Hi Everyone, I have a different sort of post today. Recently, I have been doing a lot of inking and playing around with alcohol inks and well my hands look a mess after I am done. My fiance is a technician and he has this Fast Orange Soap by Permatex to clean off the oil and grease that he is always covered in. I decided to give it a shot one night after looking at my insanely stained hands. Guess what? It took every last trace of ink off! I was so impressed! Since then I think I have been using it just as much as him lol. I wanted to share this with all you crafters out there because it may not be something that is in your house but I am telling you it should be! He tells me that you can get it at auto supply stores and even Walmart in the auto section! Go grab yourself a bar you will be glad you did :)
Happy messing crafting!
Tara

Birthday Sundaes Challenge #22

2011-08-14T09:09:00.001-03:00

Hello Crafters,
This week's Birthday Sundaes challenge is to incorporate at least 3 brads onto your birthday card, and don't forget a birthday sentiment to your card front! The DT has some great inspiration for you this week so pop over to the Birthday Sundaes blog and check them as well as our guest designer this week Laurie from Scraps By Sissy.

I made a masculine card this week for our challenge and I don't want to sound full of myself but I think it just might be the best masculine card I have ever made! I made it for my Grampy for his birthday and as soon as I got it done Brian saw it and decided he wanted the exact same card for his Grampy (their birthday's are only a couple days apart and this year both at their party on the same Sunday)! So in the end I ended up making 2 of this card and I might just make another as a spare because I find it hard to make masculine cards and I am always struggling at the last minute to make one. I chalked, distressed and inked the heck out of this card (Kelly will be so proud...she has been teaching me well) and I just love the effect and hope you do too!
Thanks for looking and hope you can play along this week!
Tara

Details:

Cardstock: Bazill and Staples Brand

Patterned paper: from a pack I got at Walmart years ago

Sentiment: JustWordz Everyday sentiment set

Digital Image: khrestel.blogspot.com

Prisma Coloured pencils

Brads

Chalks

ink

JustWordz DT Friday

2011-08-12T18:34:00.002-03:00

Hi Crafters,
This week the theme for the JustWordz DT is 'friends'. I just recently got the Nursery Rhymes Cricut cartridge and as soon as I saw the two little fairies cut I know it was the one I wanted to use on my card this week. How cute are they?!

Don't forget to check out all the other great JustWordz DT members and comment on all their blogs as well as the JustWordz blog for your chance to win a set of JustWordz stamps all your own. The stamps are also on special right now so what are you waiting for go get yourself a set!

Kim @ http://www.justwordz.ca/
Corry @ http://fancyfree4ever.blogspot.com/
Dora @ http://myfirstblog-dora.blogspot.com/
Tammy @ http://thepurplemuse.blogspot.com/
Annie @ http://anniebeescraftroom.blogspot.com/ (She doesn't have a new project this week to share but stop by her blog anyway and see all the fun stuff she has been making with these stamps)

Have a wonderfully crafty weekend!
Tara

*** Yup my pearl pen exploded on the corner.

I tried to clean it off by wiping it but as you can see it left it's mark.

I was just adding it as a finishing touch too because I thought the card

looked like it was missing something...

I got a little more then a little something I'm afraid :(

Details:

Cardstock: White - Staples Brand, Black - Recollections

Patterned paper: scrap pile (as always it seems lately)

Cricut Cut: Nursery Rhymes but @ 3"

Sentiment: JustWordz Everyday Sentiments Set

Ribbon: Celebrate It

Eyelets & Big Bite

Jelly Roll Pen

Stickles

Pearl Pen (wishing I hadn't)

I am going to link this card up to the Inspire me Friday's link up party on Joyful Stamper

Embellishments, embellishments and more embellishments

2011-08-11T11:09:00.000-03:00

Hi Everyone,
I have always loved to make embellishments but this summer this seems to have taken on a life of it's own! I am having so much fun making them that I have to keep stopping and reminding myself that I need to start making things to actually put them on, lol! Here is a picture from one such day. I went to Michael's in the morning and purchased one huge bag of babbles/skittles, whatever you would like to call them and 6 acohol inks. I spent the rest of the day mixing colours and dying to my heart's content! The next morning I bounced out of bed and headed back to Michael's to buy another pack of 3 acohol inks and a new Craft Mates organizer to put all my babbles in. I then spent more hours dying and mixing and dying and mixing. I have every colour of the rainbow now :) and enough supplies to make hundreds more! It was kind of expensive to get all the stuff because the inks are expensive but remember to use your coupons if you decided to buy them and a little goes a long way so I don't think I will ever have to worry about running out. I was looking at buying some online because I liked the ones that were very bright colours but the fact that I live in Canada and shipping is high is what prevents me from buying some things. Even thought it did cost a lot to get started I think about the hours (and hours) of fun I had making them and now using them and I think it was worth it!
Happy embellishing!
Tara

***This is just a sample of some that I made :)

Haul Photos

2011-08-09T18:53:00.000-03:00

Hi Everyone,
I just realized I totally forgot to include my haul photos with my monthly spending post. Here they are:

Pretty sure this not all of it...ok I am sure this is not all of it lol, but this is all the photos I seem to have. I think I am getting bad at taking them.

July Monthly Spending

2011-08-09T08:00:00.001-03:00

Last month I didn't do great with my spending but I have found a way to help myself. I have started teaching classes at a local scrapbooking store and I have decided it to time again to sell some of my creations. That being said I have decided that any money that I make from teaching or selling my crafts can be deducted from my total craft supply spending each month. Makes perfect sense to me :)

July (remember I am on vacation which means lots of time to spend lol)
2nd - My Stamping Studio $39.97
7th - Rewards $7.80
7th - Dollarama $2.40
8th - My Stamping Studio $16.86
10th - Staples $43.40
14th - Rewards $8.90
14th - My Stamping Studio $24.15
18th - Loonies and Toonies $12.26
18th - Michael's $10.34 (GC)
18th- Walmart $14.95
21st - Michael's $29.57
22nd - Michael's $78.74
23rd - Walmart $42.55
24th - Michael's $42.23
26th - Zellers $14.02
26th - Walmart $25.30
26th - Michael's $11.76

Total: $414.86
Money made: $120.00
Final Total: $294.86

Birthday Sundaes Challenge #21

2011-08-07T09:00:00.010-03:00

Hi Crafters,
This week on Birthday Sundaes the challenge is "a birthday card with a birthday sentiment" How easy is that! This week we are being sponsored by Gingerloft Digi Stamps. What cute images they have! We were sent a couple to choose from and I am telling you it was a hard decision lol. I finally decided on the cute little turtle stack! I thought he looked like he was trying to point to himself and I knew just the stamp...my Michael's stamp that I purchased forever ago finally saw some ink. This card is so simple and yet I love it! Don't you just love when everything comes together perfectly?! Even my hand dyed skittles/babbles were the perfect colour! (That reminds me...I'll show you more about that later this week)!

Don't forget to check out the other DT creations and then link up your project for your chance to win 3 digis of your choice from our fabulous sponsor!

Also, The winner of the prize pack of embellishments that I was giving away in honour of the Birthday Sundaes blog hop last week is.....
#39 abusybee - DoubleClick Connections said...Super cute! Great colors on this! Already a Follower!

Congrats and thanks for following my blog! I will be emailing you shortly!

Happy Crafting!
Tara

Details:

Cardstock: Staples (white), scrap pile (blue)

Patterned paper: scrap pile (is there ever an end to scraps?)

Digital Stamp: Gingerloft Digi Stamps

Sentiment: Michael's

Baker's twine: The Twinery

Babbles: hand dyed

All night Media chalks

Prisma coloured pencils

JustWordz DT Day

2011-08-05T09:00:00.001-03:00

It's FRIDAY!!! And we know what that means...JustWordz DT day :) This week we were asked to create projects with a birthday theme. Not a problem! Just so happens birthday themed projects are my favourite :)
This week I used my Sweethearts cricut cartridge for my card. I know a weird pick for a birthday card but I'm not really sure where a bubblegum machine comes into the wedding/love theme lol. Although we are having a candy bar at my wedding :) I love how this card turned out! You can't really see it in the picture but I used glossy accents on the entire "glass" surface of the bubble gum machine. It looks really neat!

Don't forget to check out all the other great JustWordz DT members and comment on all their blogs as well as the JustWordz blog for your chance to win a set of JustWordz stamps all your own. The stamps are also on special right now so what are you waiting for go get yourself a set!

Corry @ http://fancyfree4ever.blogspot.com/
Dora @ http://myfirstblog-dora.blogspot.com/
Annie @ http://anniebeescraftroom.blogspot.com/
Tammy @ http://thepurplemuse.blogspot.com/

Happy Crafting!
Tara

Details:

Cardstock: Recollections, Staples (white)

Sentiment: JustWordz

Digital ticket stamp is from my wonderful blog friend Marion. Check out her blog here.

Cricut cut: Sweethearts cartridge

Baker's twine: LSS

Bling: Dollarama

EK Success border punch

Glossy Accents

Lucie's Nova Scotia Trip

2011-08-04T15:24:00.000-03:00

*** If you are looking for the Birthday Sundaes blog hop click here. Also on that post I am having a giveaway so check it out!

Hi Crafters,
My little cousin's birthday was this week and it just so happens she is here visiting with her family from Ontario. This means we were able to spend her 9th birthday with her! One part of her birthday gift from me was this book. She has just recently got into scrapbooking herself. I might have sent her a kit... starting the addiction young lol! She also joined a group at school that scrapbooks at lunch time. (Why didn't we have anything like this when I was in school?!) When I get a permament position I am going to start a scrapbooking club at the school! Anyways, here is the book I made for her. Some of the pages are pockets on both sides, some are just half page pockets and some are just blank pages. For the base I used file folders so it is nice and thick and sturdy. The papers and embellishments are mostly from a paper pad by atd, Momenta with a few papers from Me and My Big Ideas. To bind it I used my GBC comb binding machine with a 1" clear binding. The ribbon on the binding are just pieces from my stash and the felt flower is one I made. The words on the front are made with stickers from my stash. Oh and of course no mini album would be complete without my Elles Studio date stamp :)
Thanks for stopping by today and Happy Crafting!
Tara

Birthday Sundaes Blog Hop

2011-07-31T09:00:00.002-03:00

Hello Everyone and welcome to the first ever Birthday Sundaes blog hop!
If you have rrived here from Samantha @ http://hooliewoodcreations.blogspot.com/ then you are on track. If you have just happened on my blog and would like to start at the beginning here is your first stop should be the Birthday Sundaes Blog
This week we are saying goodbye to some of the first design team and welcome to the new crew. I will be staying on the team!!! I would like to say a personal farewell to all the wonderful ladies that were on the first Birthday Sundaes DT and to tell you it was a pleasure working with you. You made my first DT experience wonderful! To the new DT, I can't wait to see all your amazing talent and get some great inspiration!
The challenge this week to help us celebrate is to create something with "cakes and cupcakes!"

I choose to use a digital stamp this week because when I started this DT it was something that I had very little experience with. We used digital stamps a few times over the last few months from sponsors and through this a new obsession has been created lol. Hope you like this cutie as much as I do! I really stepped out of my comfort zone on this card using mostly patterned paper. I love just plain ol' cardstock usually but have really been trying to use up the mountain of patterned paper I have "somehow" acquired :)

Well, I best be letting you hop along. Enjoy the blog hop and I can't wait to see everyone's creations this week! Oh wait....one more thing....would you like the chance to win some blog candy? Along with my new digital stamp obsession I have also developed an addiction to making embellishments. I would love to send someone a collection of a few of these. (sorry I don't have a picture right now but there will be beaded flowers, stick pins, lace flowers, dyed "skittles, etc.) be entered just leave a comment on this post with a way to get a hold of you if you win. I would love if you were a follower but it is not mandatory. However, if you are and you leave that in your comment also I might add a little something extra for you! :)

Your next stop is Candice @ http://stampinpearls.blogspot.com/
Happy crafting everyone!
Tara

Details:

Cardstock: Staples bulk (white), Recollections (purple)

Patterned paper: scrap pile

Digital Stamp: Meljen's Designs purchased here.

Sentiment: Hero Arts

Dew Drops: blog candy I won (small), hand dyed by me (large)

Punch: (mini birthday cakes) Michael's, (Scallop and circle) Fiskers

Twine: LSS

Prisma coloured pencils

Stickles

Here is the blog hop order in case you get side tracked (I know I always do!)

Birthday Sundaes Blog - http://birthdaysundaes.blogspot.com/
Kristie - http://kreativekristie.blogspot.com/
Michelle - http://passionatecrafter.blogspot.com/
Amber - http://my3escrapbooking.blogspot.com/
Kimberly - http://www.hellocutiecrafts.blogspot.com/
Sonia - http://www.scraps4fun.com/
Marlene - http://scrappincookie.blogspot.com/
Amy - http://amyscraftingspace.blogspot.com/
Sue - http://thescrappingsofsue.blogspot.com/
Jen - http://www.jenscraftcorner.com/
Samantha - http://hooliewoodcreations.blogspot.com/
Tara - http://creativeprincess-homemadehappiness.blogspot.com/
Candice - http://stampinpearls.blogspot.com/
Maribel - http://ilovescrapping.blogspot.com/
Vivi - http://vivienpapel.blogspot.com/
Cindy - http://cindyvernon.blogspot.com/
Joanne - http://joboogie.typepad.com/
Tracey - http://trace-elementz.blogspot.com/ (last stop)

JustWordz DT Day!

2011-07-29T09:00:00.002-03:00

Hi Crafters,
It is JustWordz DT day again. This week we were giving free range to create with a anything goes week. I used a free digital stamp that I picked up forever ago at Beccy's Place and thought she was just too cute for words (but not for JustWordz lol). I coloured her with my Prisma coloured pencils. The more I use them the more fun I have! Thanks for stopping by everyone and don't forget to check out the JustWordz blog for more inspiration from the rest of the DT and to enter for your chance to win a set of these awesome stamps for yourself or heck, order yourself a set. You will be so glad you did!!! I can honestly say with this set you always have the perfect sentiment! You can make tons of sayings out the the 69 words that come in the set!
Happy Crafting!
Tara

Details:

Cardstock: Recollections

Patterned paper: Glittermax

Digital Stamp: Beccy's Place

Sentiment: JustWordz

Pearls/teeny tiny star gems (on the i): Dollarama

Ribbon: stash

Felt flower: homemade

Primsa coloured pencils

Thank you Cards

2011-07-27T15:35:00.000-03:00

Hi Everyone,
Lately I have needed a ton of thank you cards. I also had a bunch of blog candy to mail out and wanted to send a card with these as well. So I decided it was time for some mass production. I pulled out my Stampin' Up Beautiful Wings embosslit, which I had to have and have only used once.... Well, it got a work out for these cards! It is the neatest little die cutter ever because it cuts and embosses all in one quick step. I am positive I will be making many more cards with this in the future! Plus it used up a ton of scraps :)
Happy crafting!
Tara

Details:

Staples bulk white cardstock

Coloured cardstock Recollections/scrap pile

Stampin' Up Beautiful Wings Embosslit

Victoria Cuttlebug folder

Stamps: Thanks- Micheal's, Enjoy - Stampology

Gems: Dollarama

Birthday Sundaes Challenge #19

2011-07-24T08:00:00.002-03:00

Hello Bloggers,
This week the Birthday Sundaes challenge was to create a card using a inspiration photo. Click here to see the photo. As soon as I saw it the shark fin stuck out at me. I had a lot of fun embellishing and adding all the little details to this card. Wait until you see the rest of the DT inspiration this week. They are all wonderful! Head over to the Birthday Sundaes blog and check them out for yourself and then get crafty!

Next week is going to be a special week on Birthday Sundaes because we are going to be having a blog hop to celebrate the new DT and to say farewell to some of the current DT. Hope you can join in the fun this week and next!

Details:

Patterned paper + cardstock = scrap pile

Cricut cartridge: Life is a Beach

Cuttlebug + tiny bubbles embossing folder

Dew drops

Hemp

Google Eyes

Sentiment: Pink by Design (simply everything set)

Official Just Wordz DT Launch

2011-07-22T09:00:00.008-03:00

Hi Everyone,
Today is the official launch of the Just Wordz DT. If you have just arrived here form Kimberly's Just Wordz blog then welcome and thank you for visiting. Each Friday we will post cards created based on a theme. The Just Wordz blog will have a sneak peek at each of the designers creations but you will need to pop over to their blogs to see the full creation and to leave them some love. This week the theme was 'celebrate'! It is so neat to see all the different sentiments these stamps can create! If you just happened on my blog today you will want to head over to the Just Wordz blog to see what everyone else created this week too! While you are there check out the great introductory special Kimberly has put on the stamps to 'celebrate' the DT launch! Also, there is a chance to win a set! All the info. is on the Just Wordz blog, be sure get as many entries in as you can before August 21, 2011!
Thanks for talking the time to 'celebrate' with us today!
Happy Crafting!
Tara
P.S. I created a quick (okay it took me hours but who's counting lol) video to show you had to make one of these great paper flowers I used on the front of my card. Scroll down for the video.

For my card today I used the current Mojo Monday sketch #200

Details:

Cardstock + pattern paper: scrap pile :)

Fiber + Ribbon: Offray and Dollarama

Bling: Dollarama

Jelly Roll White Pen

Brad: from stash

Cricut cut: 1" circle from Plantin Schoolbook

Bow Easy

Stamp: Just Wordz

My birthday card from Brian

2011-07-21T09:25:00.000-03:00

Hi Everyone,
I was so excited to post yesterday because I wanted to tell you everything I got for my birthday but also I wanted to show you the card Brian had made for me. I guess I was a tad too excited about the gifts because I didn't realize until this morning when I was checking my comments that I never even mentioned the card and that was the best part lol. Well, here it is in all of it's Cricut glory...a truly man made card!

And this was my favourite part :)

Checking in!

2011-07-20T11:10:00.002-03:00

Hi Everyone,
I have been a little MIA from blogging world and my craft room lately. I promise I am going to catch up on everyone's blogs very soon! Yesterday was my birthday and Brian surprised me by getting the day off work to spend with me. We headed to the South Shore of my beautiful province (Nova Scotia) which is about an hour and a half drive for us and spent the day popping in and out of all the little shops there. It was so much fun and yet on the drive home I realized I only spent $3 all day and didn't even buy anything for myself...so NOT like me lol. I guess maybe it was because there were no craft stores there :)

Anyways, I had a wonderful birthday and got a bit spoiled! Want to know all the great stuff I got?.....
Tickets to Cirque Du Soleil and a supper out in the city!
A new Samsung Digital camera (with the LCD screen in the front too)!
A Michael's GC
A Chapter's GC
A GC to my fav local restaurant
Some spending money
My Nanny picked me a huge bucket of fresh wild blueberries!!! Yummy
Some bath goodies
New Earrings
A countdown calendar for my wedding
Rock band 3 (I'm a tad hoarse today hehe)

Yup.....I am spoiled and I love it :)
Now as for today......scrapping away!!!
Tara