BLOG HOPPING..GUEST DESIGNER AND MORE

Hello everyone...I have loads to share today....

First up, I wanted to thank Sandi Kelly for featuring me over at her FRIDAY MORNING CLUTCH....Every Friday Sandi interviews a different person.....it is an awesome site and I was so very honored to have been interviewed last week....you can check that out here....Thanks again Sandi you're the best and thank you again to all of you that left me a comment...I truly appreciate all the kind words...Make sure you all visit her site each Friday to see who will be lucky to be interviewed next...

Next up, I am very excited to announce that I am the Guest Designer this week over at HALLMARK LADYBUGS....which is the blog for HALLMARK SCRAPBOOK....Here is a sneak peek at my project featured over there....Go check it out....Lastly but surely not least, it is the BBTB'S monthly BUG BLOG HOP and we are surely hopping...with a few girls giving out some BLOG CANDY and you know we all love CANDY....any type really....(smile)....

The challenge this week was to use the tag from the STRETCH YOUR IMAGINATION cartridge...Another of my favorite cartridges...I didn't do a huge project featuring this cut because I really needed to finish up this little Halloween project for a close relative...so I just made a little tag on the box...but hey, the challenge this week was not only to use the tag, but to use it in a FALL OR HALLOWEEN type project...so I think I'm good....I used the CUPCAKE box from THE CUTTING CAFE for this box....and the HAPPY HALLOWEEN circle and sentiment is from the HUGE HAPPY HALLOWEEN CIRCLE SET..............SO what kind of candy can ya win from me....well you can choose any 6 sets from THE CUTTING CAFE....yes that is ANY 6 sets..
I will choose 1 random winner this Wednesday night...Now I am going to send you to the way FABULOUS and oh so lovely CAROLE LOWE BEATH...I have known Carole now for gosh at least 1 or 2 years...I am so happy to be able to call her my true friend....Click here to see what she has waiting for you....

HERE IS THE LIST OF ALL OF THE LADIES THAT ARE IN THE HOP...IN THIS ORDER...

REGINA
CAROLE
DEEDEE
SHELLY
SHARON
MARINA
HEATHER BINNIE
DONNA MUNDINGER
MICHELE KOVACK

TIME TO SETTLE DOWN WITH A GOOD BOOK..

I have two really strong readers in my house...my daughter and her father...they both are reading addicts...unlike their mother...I must admit, besides reading the bible, I can't sit and read nothing....not a quality that I am happy with either....My daughter reads books after books each month and is quite depress when she doesn't have anything new to read..............anyhoo I admire them both....this week the challenge over at the bbtb was to use the BOOKMARK from the ANIMAL KINGDOM cart....I really enjoyed this challenge...This bookmark will go to my daughter...hop on over and check out what the other ladies did...they are so darn talented...you can view their takes here.


supplies: american crafts pattern paper, bazzill cardstock, artbeads.com rhinestones, american crafts rubons, buttons foof a la, and ribbon craft supply.

THE BBTB FIRST BUG BLOG HOP.........

Yes, I am excited to announce that the BBTB is now BLOG HOPPING....or shall I say we are now having our first BUG BLOG HOPPING...and I am starting it off................so here is my take on the new challenge this week...the challenge was to use the BORDER feature with any cut on the DOODLECHARMS cartridge....I must say that I love this challenge this week...the girls did an awesome awesome job....you can view all of their takes here..................I decided to use the present in a border and then make it into a present shaped border card....

Okay before I send you on to the next BUG BLOP HOP STOP.....I have some blog candy for ya...all you have to do is leave me a comment answering one simple question: How do you organize your ribbon? I own more ribbon then my local ribbon store and am in need of ideas.......PLUS have ya heard.........there is a new ribbon shop that has just opened called The Ribbon Shoppe....so I am sure I will be adding even more ribbon to my stash......check it out...Okay so leave me a comment telling me what you do, if you do anything and I will use random org. to choose one winner to be able to choose any 2 cutting cafe sets for free.........then............you need to bug blog hop on over to Mrs. DeeDee Campbells blog..........she gots some candy for ya and make sure you have some time to spend over at her blog....cause that girl has got some talent......have fun BUG HOPPING.....
if you get stuck in the blog hop, you can visit the bbtb site and at the very bottom is a list of everyone that is in on the hop....and everyone has some goodies they are giving away...so you want to make sure you visit everyone....I WILL ANNOUNCE MY WINNER SOME TIME THURSDAY OF THIS WEEK.

SWEET BABY.....

So do you love all things vintage? If so, you really need to hop on over to PEGGY LOVES VINTAGE....oh my goodness, she has some awesome vintage images.....the bbtb team was lucky to have used some of her wonderful images on our latest challenge..the challenge was to use one of the provided images on the tags bags and boxes lnch bag...I decided to use the image with one of the HUGE CIRCLE BABY PRINTABLE STAMPS from the cutting cafe...with a bunch of rubons going down the side....you can view the other amazing projects here......and guess what the bbtb is having a contest right now for 2 people to win one of PEGGY LOVES VINTAGE cd's............how cool is that..you can get more infor here on that..plus you get to play with one of the images in the contest...double cool....Also depending on where you live, the cutting cafe is having a special...if you purchase that huge ALL ABOUT MOM set, you get any two other cafe sets for FREE.................but hurry cause the offer ends tonight at midnight....

HAPPY EASTER..................BBTB PROJECT

Here is my take on the new challenge going on over at the BBTB..the challenge was to use the bunny face from the Doodlecharms cart.....hum not quite sure if I am in LOVE with the BUNNY face or not, but I sure do love the box...I gave it a little border around it to make it look like a napkin was folded around the whole basket....The box came from the Cupcake box with Lid set over at the cutting cafe...I guess I will just put some jelly beans or a special egg in this little basket for Easter...The sentiment is also from the cutting cafe...
This next circle card was made using one of the new Cutting Cafe Printable Stamp sets Called HUGE HAPPY BIRTHDAY CIRCLE WORDS.....these huge circle printable stamps are great for layouts and for making big circle cards with....The circle word fits perfectly over the Circle Shaped Card from The Cutting Cafe site....I didn't want to make this card to fussy because it will be for my Sons 17th Birthday...I am trying to not always have to put a bunch of bells and whistles on projects...I used all Crate paper for this circle card adding just a touch of glitter...Also from now until the 4th of April when you purchase any of the 3 new HUGE CIRCLE WORD sets you get the CIRCLE SHAPED CARD template for free.

WELCOME SPRING...

Awe I can actually say that all though it is a bit chilly outside, it sure does look like spring...I had planted over 50 bulbs back in September and they have ALL came up...although they look FAKE, they are 100% real (smile)....Just in case in your part of town the sun isn't shinning YET, here is a little project that maybe will get ya in the mood thinking about SPRING...over at the bbtb, the challenge this week was to use the SPRING cut from the STRETCH YOUR IMAGINATION cart....the girls all did a fabulous job...you can see their take here......I used all Crate papers on this card and the flower stems and flowers are from the set called SENTIMENT STEMS AND FLOWER TOPS over at the CUTTING CAFE....the frame shaped card is also from the cafe...you can view the frame shaped card here.....

LAUGH OFTEN..ITS GOOD FOR YOUR HEART AND SOUL

What an awesome thought for the day....Yes Laughing is great for your heart and soul....Luckily I have an older son at home that constantly is making me laugh....This is my take on the new challenge going on over at the bbtb..I decided to make a door or wall hanging.......You really need to check out the other designers take on this challenge...You can view their work here...........


Also I have just released a new set of Printables over at The Cutting Cafe....You can view the new set here.

NEW RELEASE..VALENTINE STAMPS

I have finally finished 3 sets of new Valentine Printable stamps.....and I must say that I love these first 3 sets....I say first 3 because I have several more sets in the works.....anyhoo, another new love of mine is this new Magnolia stamp that I picked up just the other day....Isn't she adorable...I used 3 of my new cutting cafe stamps on this card...The heart balloon, valentine frame and the valentine circle word...you can find all of these sets here............ This card is also working as double duty for this weeks bbtb challenge...the challenge was to use the crcldots from the mini monograms cart........this cart is one of my favorite...be sure to take a look at all of the other girls work here........they all totally rock.....Well hopefully I will be back tomorrow or the next day with another new release of JUST HEART STAMPS....

MORE BOXES............and a SPECIAL OFFER at the bottom

The Cutting Cafe has a new release on two boxes.....these boxes are super cute and can be used for so much....The first box is called a CANDY BOX...it will fit 12 of those miniature candy bars, just perfect.......the box also comes with a window if you want the candy to be seen...........and......wrappers to wrap the candy bars....I thought the colors on this candy box would be perfect for a male....I also used one of the CHRISTMAS PRINTABLE STAMPS from the CUTTING CAFE' also....

The next box is called a SQUARE BOX WITH DIVIDERS....this is a fun box that you can add up to 3 dividers to...so there would be 4 spaces to separate all the goodies in the box...I just used 2 dividers for the project I did...This project is also playing DOUBLE DUTY...it is also the latest take for the new challenge this week over at the BBTB...the challenge was to use the BIRTHDAY GIRL cut from the StoryBook cart....You can view the other ladies take here...I filled the box with some pretty ribbon and other small craft goodies...A very special person here online once told me that they loved this ribbon so I thought I would send them some for their Birthday...

I am also having a special right now over at the CUTTING CAFE'.....you can purchase ALL of the boxes that I offer for 9.99.......which is half of what the cost would be for all of the boxes at regular price...but hurry this special only last until midnight this Wednesday.........

GOBBLE GOBBLE

Here is my take on this weeks challenge over at the bbtb....the challenge was to use the Turkey cut from the Stretch Your imagination Cricut cartridge...I decided to make a little gift bag using the turkey...Hop on over to the bbtb and check out the other ladies take on this challenge here.

O CHRISTMAS TREE..O CHRISTMAS TREE.......

Every since I made this card for the new challenge going on over at the bbtb, this song has been in my head...I think I am ready to start decorating for the Christmas season, but don't have any extra time right now....anyhoo, wowzer the design team over at the bbtb did an awesome awesome job on this challenge....go take a look here....This little card is available on my etsy shop here......

Also I wanted to share with you another item I just listed in my etsy shop....the new CARD CREATIONS 6 book.............yummy yummy, it has so many awesome ideals in it......I have one little card in their next to the ever to talented Bety...card called LITTLE ONE....I will be offering the card with a matching envelope and the book...the book retails for 14.99..................

I also wanted to share a little quote that was emailed to me today for Lara Mosby....I think I have read it a few times this morning and I think I am going to keep it dear and near to me..it is awesome words to live by:

. The version found written on the wall in Mother Teresa's home for children in Calcutta:
People are often unreasonable, irrational, and self-centered. Forgive them anyway.
If you are kind, people may accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives. Be kind anyway.
If you are successful, you will win some unfaithful friends and some genuine enemies. Succeed anyway.
If you are honest and sincere people may deceive you. Be honest and sincere anyway.
What you spend years creating, others could destroy overnight. Create anyway.
If you find serenity and happiness, some may be jealous. Be happy anyway.
The good you do today, will often be forgotten. Do good anyway.
Give the best you have, and it will never be enough. Give your best anyway.
In the final analysis, it is between you and God. It was never between you and them anyway.
-this version is credited to Mother Teresa

THE DRESS AND MORE HALLOWEEN CUTS....

Talk about a bunch of fun dresses and an awesome cut...oh my goodness, here is my take on the new challenge over at the bbtb this week...the challenge was to use the DRESS ICON from the DREAMS COME TRUE cartridge...oh my I am in love with the other ladies take on this cut and with this adorable dress cut...This cut would be so fun for any time of formal, princess birthday, party time.....event...love it...I decided to add some tully..(or whatever that stuff is called)..to the top of my dress...I used some yummy daisy D's paper for the dress which already had like a vintage look to the paper....then I just added some glitter flowers topped with brown rhinestones to it....be sure to take a look at the other ladies work...you will love it....Here is the link to their work: http://regina-bittenbythebug.blogspot.com/2008/09/dreams-come-true-dress-challenge.html

Also I have just added a full 13 piece set of Halloween PRINTABLES and wpc files over at my REGINAS CUTTING DESIGNS BLOG...go check them out....My files are great to use on your PAZZLES OR EVEN ON THE CRICUT MACHINE with the scal software....and if you don't own a cutting machine at all, you can get the cut in a printable to print on your home printer....Click here to see the full set.

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