JustWordz DT blog hop!

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

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

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

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

Details:

Patterned papers: Scrap pile

Ribbon: Offray

Gems: Dollarama

Sentiment: JustWordz Chistmas Season set

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

Prisma coloured pencils + Gamsol

JustWordz DT Friday!

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

JustWordz DT Friday

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

JustWordz DT Friday

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

Justwordz DT Friday!

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)

JustWordz DT Friday!

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

JustWordz DT Friday!

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

JustWordz DT Friday!

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

JustWordz DT Friday

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

JustWordz DT Friday!

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

JustWordz DT day and a fabulous Black Friday deal!

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

Justwordz DT Friday!

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

Justwordz Stamp Release Blog Hop!

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

Justwordz DT round 2!

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

Justwordz DT Friday!

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:

Justwordz DT Friday!

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

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!

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

Birthday Sundaes challenge #24

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

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.