Sweet Dreams~

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It’s my turn again at the NoelMignon.com Blog today. Yippee!!

In this month’s kit, Country Lane, there are several papers from the American Crafts Dear Lizzy Lucky Charms collection.

They not only feature those adorable mason jars, but also the phrase I love you to the stars and back.

And this is perfect for my nightly exchange with Hartly.

My layout~

Sweet-Dreams

Isn’t that adorable?

It melts my heart.

Close up~

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This also gave me the opportunity to try my new Silhouette Sketch pens to draw the matching American Craft mason jars found in the Silhouette Online Store.

Sketch jars~

Sweet-Dreams-Jar

Aren’t they fabulous?

I am SO impressed by how well they worked and look.

I kept with the same American Crafts theme by also cutting the phrase featured in the paper.

My Title~

Sweet-Dreams-Title

And you can’t have a layout about stars without actual stars can you?

So, I added the star stick pins in with my title.

If you’re interested in future Noel Mignon kits, I encourage you to check out her shop and the blog.

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And if you’re interested in a subscription so your kit arrives magically in your mailbox, hurry here while there is open enrollment.

I used~
Noel Mignon Country Lane kit contents: American Craft Dear Lizzy Luck Charm, Wishbone, Dream Catcher and Falling Star paper, Cardstock, Crate Paper DIY Shop Accent Stickers, Treasure Thickers and Star Pins
Studio Calico Love You More Stamp and AC Date Stamp
American Craft Mason Jars Sketched at 3.3″ and I Love You Card cut at 4.2″

The Winner is…..

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of the Go BIG or Go Home! Challenge is….

Renee!!

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WhooHoo! I got it done! Here is my project:

http://icameisawicreated.blogspot.com/2013/05/baby-boybaby-girl-12×12-los.html

Thank you for all your communication for NSD. I appreciate it!

Congrats Renee!! Email me your address and I’ll have your prize on the way.

Thank you to everyone who participated!!

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Hoot Hoot Hooray!

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There’s a prize on the way!

Or at least to the winner of my Go Big or Go Home! Challenge.

I’m using this decorated kraft bag to send the winner his or her prize.

I’m also using it for Threadbear’s What’s It Owl About? Challenge to simply use an owl image from any of the Cricut Cartridges.

My bag~

Hoot-Hoot-Hooray-Web

I loved this little guy from the Give A Hoot cartridge.

I even did a little Nadia-style altering of him by switching up his wings, so that he’s pointing to my phrase.

For my banner I punched multiple circles and ran them through the sewing machine.

I love that it’s so quick and easy yet cute, so you’ll probably be seeing me do that a lot.

Now you have until this Sunday to complete the Go Home or Go Big! Challenge and maybe this little guy will be coming to YOU!

I used~
October Afternoon Farmhouse 8 x 8 Paper Pad, My Pink Stamper Biggie Punnies, Whisker Graphics Kraft Bag
EK Success Border Punch and Creative Memories Circle Punch
Cricut Give A Hoot for the owl cut at 3″

My Aunt Amy Has A Farm~

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E-I-E-I-O!

Well, not really.

But, she does have three cows that Hartly was dying to meet during her Cow phase.

Plus it’s perfect for Jenny’s E-I-E-I-O Challenge to use a Farm Animal on any type of project.

My layout~

Howdy 2

As you can see Hartly was prepared for her Holstein meet and greet by bringing her Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type book.

In case you were wondering, she did not get within five feet of the cows and stood safely behind her father.

That could have been caused by the disappointment over them not having a typewriter.

Come on Aunt Amy!!!

However, we fully expect they’ll be receiving electric blankets for Christmas!!

I used~
October Afternoon Sasparilla Collection, Basic Grey Metal Stud Stars, Kraft Paper, Twine and Roster Thickers
Cricut Cartridge Country Life for the cow cut at 2.5″<a

Love You More Today~

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Once again I get to join the fabulous ladies over at the NoelMignon.com blog.

This week the focus is on that all important holiday that is quickly approaching, Mother’s Day.

Which just so happens to be the day that these pictures were taken of Ashlyn and Holden.

And one of my favorite Mother’s Days as well.

My layout~

Love-You-More-Today

Look at those two!

So, so little.

I was drawn to the text in both the Crate Paper Project paper and Elle’s Studio tag found in the Country Lane kit and knew I wanted to use them together.

With that as the starting point of my layout I easily came up with my title.

I used two Lori Whitlock vinyl sayings to cut portions of it with my Silhouette and then just added those wonderful Treasure Thickers.

My title~

Love-You-More-Title

The Elle’s Studio tag~

Love-You-More-Elle's-tag

I wanted to mimic the Elle’s Studio tag, so I made my own using the cream cardstock and stamping it repeatedly with Serendipity stamp.

Rather than using a heart I used a butterfly.

My tag~

Love-You-More-My-Tag

To balance out my date at the bottom of the layout I added their names to the top.

Names~

Love-You-More-Names

I still remember the excitement of this day.

Holden wearing his Disney Trader Pin and Ashlyn her fancy bracelet.

Both bringing me flowers from Sunday School and their handmade cards.

And being surrounded by family for lunch.

One thing remains true~ I love them more today than yesterday, but not nearly as much as tomorrow.

I used~
Noel Mignon Country Lane Kit contents: Crate Paper DIY Shop Project and Artistry paper and Accent Stickers, Cream Cardstock, Elle’s Studio Serendipity Tag and Stamp Set, Studio Calico Sticker Letters, Treasure Thickers and Glitter Buttons
Portions of Lori Whitlock Vinyl Sayings
Martha Stewart Butterfly Punch and TH Tiny Attacher

Did-I-Mension?

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How cute is this box?

I made it for Renee’s Did-I-Mension? Circleville NSD Online Event to make a 3D box, bag or more.

Since my Cricut Mini is sitting on my desk ready to use I simply sized the box to easily fit on the smaller mat.

My box~

Dimension-Box

I used DCWV’s The Juniper Berry Stack for my papers.

I love that they are sturdy enough to support my box, especially since the bottom is tucked into the top without any adhesive.

To match the bird theme I chose Studio Calico’s a little birdie told me stamp.

The top~

Dimension-Box-Top

Another challenge completed. Yippee!!

If you get a chance head over to Renee’s blog and join in.

I used~
DCWV The Juniper Berry Stack, Studio Calico Stamps and seam binding ribbon
Cricut Artiste Cartridge for the box cut at 4.88″ high

One Sheet Wonder~

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It’s ScrappyMama’s Challenge to use one sheet of 12 x 12 paper to make a mini album for the Cricleville NSD Online Event.

How fun is that?

If you’re a Cricut Circle Member and would like to participate you can here.

She has a tutorial with the most wonderful directions that help even the score board challenged people like myself.

However, I cheated a bit by using Jenni Bowlin Studio’s Magpie paper.

It’s already sectioned into 9 patterned prints.

I simply cut the paper into three horizontal strips and then scored on the vertical print line.

Makes sense?

Okay, how about a picture~

Bingo-Score

Then it was only a matter of deciding which print to cover up as I used Scor-tape to adhere the end pieces together.

And believe me, that was a struggle!

My cover~

Bingo

The pages~

Bingo-Open

Now I just need to add photos and additional embellishments and my mini will be complete.

How wonder-ful is that?

I used~
Jenni Bowlin Studio Magpie Paper, Magpie Hodge Podge Stickers, Vintage Buttons, Farm House Paper Company Market Street Sticker Sheets, Jolee’s Lace, Twine and Tim Holtz Clip

On Your Mark, Get Set, Go!

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It’s time for a Timed Challenge over at the Cricut Circle Message Board to celebrate NSD!! Woo Hoo!

And just WHO would come up with this CRAZY idea?

Oh yeah, it was ME!

My One Hour Layout~

On-the-Go

The second requirement of the challenge is you must use one image from a Cricut Circle Exclusive Cartridge.

I chose Cricut Everyday for my layout of several of us Circle Maniacs out for a shopping spree at many of the local scrapbooking stores in and around Atlanta, GA.

My title~

On-the-Go-Title

A close up of those Maniacs~

On-the-Go-Maniacs

Those girls can shop!!

One even talked a shopkeeper into reopening for us and believe me we made it worth her while.

I thought I would share with you my work space throughout this process.

The first few calm minutes~

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Midway point where mild panic sets in~

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Complete and utter chaos at the finish line~

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And yes, that is Bullseye shoved into my Cricut Mini and a random shoe tossed about. Good times!

Now that I think about it, this just might have been Sis’s idea that she assigned me.

Hmmm… that tricky girl!

This challenge is taking place on the Circuit Circle Message Board right NOW and runs through 6:15pm, so if you’re a Circle Member and have 60 minutes head there NOW!!

There’s a PRIZE!!

I used~
Studio Calico Daily Grind Add On Kit Contents: Basic Grey Knee Highs Four Square paper, Amy Tangerine Yes, Please Productive paper, Studio Calico Stamp, Amy Tangerine Wish Thickers
Kraft paper, AT Date Stamp, MME Washi and My Girl Enamel Dots, American Crafts Twine, Tim Holtz Tiny Attacher
Cricut Everyday for the On the Go title cut at 5″ and the bugs at 3″

Life With You~

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I’ve completed another Circleville NSD Online Challenge! Yippee!

This one called On Pins and hosted by Sis from http://www.papercraftscissors.com is all about creating a project based off one of your favorite Pinterest pins.

I chose the fabulous Hello Silly layout by Nancy Damiano.

My pin can be found here.

My layout~

Life-With-You

I stayed pretty true to her layout.

With that sunburst of paper why change anything?

I did use brads in place of her flair, but it’s what I had to work with.

And I think they work.

Yes, life with these kids is certainly a carnival.

But, totally worth it.

I used~
October Afternoon Midway Collection, KI Flashbacks Blackboard Paper, Sketchbook Thickers

Circleville NSD Online Event~

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In case you’re looking for something to do today or for the rest of the week, check out these tutorials and challenges from my fellow Cricut Circle Members~

http://www.withglitteringeyes.blogspot.com/ – 8AM EDT Saturday, May 4, 2013 “It’s All About Perspective” Tutorial and Blog Prize – $20 Hobby Lobby Gift Card!

http://scrapalette.blogspot.com/ – 11AM EDT Saturday, May 4, 2013 “Tic Tac Toe Challenge and Blog Prize!

http://scrappycol.blogspot.com/- 1PM EDT Saturday, May 4, 2013 “Ease on Down the Road” Blog Prize- $15 Michael’s Crafts Gift Card!

http://papercraftscissors.com/- 3PM Saturday, May 4, 2013 “On Pins” theme and Blog Prize – $25 Simon Say Stamp Gift Card!

http://stampcutcreate.blogspot.com/ – 4PM EDT Saturday, May 4, 2013. “Tin Is In” theme and Blog Prize!

http://allscrappedout.com/ – 6PM EDT Saturday, May 4, 2013 “What’s It Owl About” theme and Blog Prize!

http://thenon-craftycrafter.blogspot.com.au/ – 8PM EDT Saturday, May 4, 2013 “Let’s Split- CCR Tutorial” (Learn to create a split letter monogram) and Blog Prize!

http://www.scrappinwiththebug.blogspot.com/ – 10PM EDT Saturday, May 4, 2013 “The Crazy Bs Challenge” and Blog Prize!

http://sarawandrews.com/ – 9AM EDT Sunday, May 5, 2013 “Go Big or Go Home Challenge” and Blog Prize – $20 Hobby Lobby Gift Card!

http://www.scrappinwiththebug.blogspot.com/ – 11AM EDT Sunday, May 5, 2013 “Tropical Sunset Color Challenge” and Blog Prize!

http://icameisawicreated.blogspot.com/ – 6:30PM EDT Sunday, May 5, 2013 “Did-I-MENSION???” Challenge and Blog Prize

I know you will find some thing to inspire you! I did!!

If you’re looking for me, I’ll be at my desk playing with pretty paper.

Happy National Scrapbooking (Day) Weekend!!