I am attempting to maintain a blog filled with random bits from my life and family as well as my adventures in crafting.

Wednesday, April 29, 2015

Decorate To Celebrate - Bridal Shower Favors

Happy Wednesday!!!

Welcome to another challenge over at

I was honored enough to be asked to
create Party Favors for my SIL's soon to be SIL's
Bridal Shower :)

Her colors are brown/tan and white/silver/gray,
so I decided to bag up some
"Hugs & Kisses"
and tie a cute tag around them.

The tag comes from the Sweethearts cartridge
and my paper is from Echo Park.
I cut them out at 2 1/2 inches.

I think the kisses and bells have a similar
look, so I am happy with how these turned out
together.

I love using Curling Ribbon for little goodie bags,
makes things easy peasy!!!

And I don't have to feel bad thinking about
it getting thrown away, like I do twine :)

I hope you will join us over at DTC this week!

Thanks for checkin' in!!!


Monday, April 27, 2015

BBTB2 - I Like To Ride My Bicycle

Happy Monday!!!

Today over at BBTB2 we are starting a new challenge
and want you to feature a Bicycle on your projects!


I used Summer Celebrations for this cute little bike.
My paper is from Simple Stories "Vintage Bliss"
I picked up from Hobby Lobby.

I added some Studio G flowers to the basket
and my sentiment is from Paper Smooches
"Flap Happy" set.

I hope you will join us over at BBTB2 this week!

Thanks for checkin' in!!!

Monday, April 20, 2015

BBTB2 - Partly Cloudy



Happy Monday!!!

Welcome to another week over at BBTB2!

Our challenge to you is to use a Sun and Clouds
on your project!

I used Create A Critter for this card.
I ran the clouds through the CuttleBug with
the Divine Swirls folder.
I also inked around the edges.

My paper is from Heidi Grace and
the twine is from American Crafts.

The sentiment is from Craftin' Desert Divas
"Summer Lovin'" stamp set.

Thanks for checkin' in!!!

Friday, April 17, 2015

Cut It Up - Funny

Happy Friday!!!

Hope you all had a wonderful week
and are ready to start the weekend!

Today we have a new challenge over at Cut It Up!

Cut It Up

Show us your Funny Side!
Or Punny, as I have done with this challenge :)

Sponsor:
$20 Gift Code

My Project:
I love Create A Critter and there are so many
stamp sets out there that cater to the play on words.
I chose CardzTV's "More Critter Captions"
for my card.

I made a cute little feminine fox
by dressing her up in pink paisley paper
from Echo Park.
The background mat is from My Mind's Eye
and the twine is from American Crafts.

This would be a perfect friendship card, I think :)

I hope you will join us over at Cut It Up
for this hilarious challenge!

Thanks for checkin' in!!! 

Wednesday, April 15, 2015

Decorate To Celebrate #98

Happy Wednesday!!!

It's time for another Anything Goes
Challenge over at Decorate To Celebrate!

I decided to turn my attention towards
Mother's Day :)

I made a cute little basket to fill with
some fun treats!


The basket is from Tags, Bags, Boxes, and More 2.
I used some paper from American Crafts and cut it out at 5 1/4"


I decided to cut three flower tags, also from TBB&M2.
One at 1 3/4", one at 2", and one at 2 1/4".
All these papers were in my scrap stash.

I used some American Crafts twine to tie them
together and to the basket.

The stamp is from CardzTV's "Going In Circles"


Here is a different angle :)

I hope you will join us for this challenge.

Thanks for checkin' in!!!

Monday, April 13, 2015

BBTB2 - Singing In The Rain!

Happy Monday!!!

How are y'all doing?

I am so excited for school to be back in session after a week
of Spring Break....I feel a bit crazy and look forward to routine :)

Bitten by the Bug 2

This week over at BBTB2 we have a new challenge
all about April Showers!

We want to see projects that feature anything that has
to do with rain...umbrellas, rain boots, puddles, etc.



I decided to use a cut I have never used before from
Once Upon A Princess.

This cute little doll is perfect for this challenge,
don't ya think :)

My papers come from Heidi Grace
and the sentiment stamp is from CardzTV.

I used a Princess Peachy Keen Stamp for the face.

I hope that you will join us for this challenge!

Thanks for checkin' in!!!

Monday, April 6, 2015

BBTB2 - Spring Flowers


Happy Monday!!!

Hope you all had a wonderful Easter weekend!

Today over at BBTB2
a new challenge has started all about
Spring Flowers!

There are so many fabulous flower cuts
on all the cartridges, but there was one that I HAD to use...
I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE Lyrical Letters!!!
This flower frame cut is a total GEM!!!

I found some fun green polka dot paper in my scrap stash
that I added as the background
and another lighter pink flowery base mat.

The pearls are from Recollections and the
stamp from Stuido G.

I hope that you will join us for our challenge
over at BBTB2!

Friday, April 3, 2015

Cut It Up! Colors Challenge




Happy Friday!!!

Can't believe it is Easter Weekend already!

I LOVE Easter and all that it signifies!

I hope that you will have a lovely weekend with your loved ones!

Today we start a new challenge over at Cut It Up!

Cut It Up
 Challenge:

Sponsor:
Stinkin Cute
$15 Gift Certificate

My Project:
Of course if you leave me a color to choose from
it is going to be PINK!!!

AND include flowers :)

So my card is craft base cardstock
with a black mat.

The pattern paper is from Doodle Deux Collection
I picked up at Hobby Lobby.

I used Mini Monograms for the scallop circle and shadow.

The stamp is from Studio G
and the Enamel Dots from Recollections.

It's a super simple card,
but I love how it turned out.

I hope that you will join us for this challenge
and show off your favorite color to combo
Craft & Black with.

Thanks for checkin' in!!!

Wednesday, April 1, 2015

Decorate To Celebrate! Spring Banner

Happy Wednesday!!!

Welcome to another challenge over at

Remember all challenges are Anything Goes!

I decided to create another Spring Banner :)


I just love Spring colors and flowers, so I found some
super cute paper from American Crafts that I wanted to use
as a background for this banner.

I used Art Philosophy for all of my cuts.

I decided to hot glue the banner to some jute twine,
and I really like how sturdy it made it.

I am super excited with how this turned out!

I hope you will join us over at Decorate To Celebrate!

Thanks for checkin' in!!!