Showing posts with label Accent Essentials. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Accent Essentials. Show all posts

Saturday, May 4, 2013

NSD hourly Challenge at Shop Pumpkin Spice!

Hi There! Welcome to Luv Scrapping Together and the Shop Pumpkin Spice May Blog Hop!
 
This month we are celebrating National Scrapbooking Day with a Challenge on Every Stop. 
 
The twist.... Design Team members will be posting Hourly starting at 8 AM est.
 
The last challenge was posted on Lezlye's Blog: Lezlye's Ink and Paper Creations and the Pumpkin Spice Blog.  I have posted the whole blog list at end of this post so you can easily see what you may have missed so far.
 
 Here is what I have created today. These are 2 shaped cards and I used scraps to create them.
 

 
For this card, I used Birthday Bash Cricut cartridge to create the base , the scallop, and the hat.
 
The base was cut from Bazzill Kraft cardstock. All of my scraps came from Echo Park's Paradise Beach 6x6 paper pad. This is a fun and colorful collection of beach and summer prints.
 
I added a brad from MME The Sweetest Thing Sunshine Brads and added some baker's twine in Blossom from The Twinery.
 
 
To finish my card off, I added some faux stitiching with my white gel pen and a ribbon from my stash.

 
Here you can see how this card folds open. The Cricut cartridge has this shape built right in.

 
For my second card, I started with the same Bazzill Kraft cardstock but this time I used 2 circles that I cut from Accent Essentials Cricut cartridge. In the picture below it shows how I attached them to create the base. The circle and starburst shape also came from Accent Essentials.
 
I cut the party hat from Simply Charmed Cricut cartridge.
 
My scraps for this card came form MME The Sweetest Thing "Tangarine" 6x6 pad. I LOVE the prints in the collection. They are just so pretty.
 
I made a pom pom from The Twinery Baker's Twine in Mandarin for some embellishment.
 
This sentiment is also from My Pink Stamper's Birthday Doodles set and stamped with MPS Darkest Night Ink.

 
To make a shaped card without using software to weld your images togetheris to cut 2 of the same shape. Score one of the shapes about 1 1/2 inches from the edge and just add adhesive to that part. It's very easy and the plus side is that your shapes will not have a flattened side.
 
 
Ok, so here is my challenge:
 
Make a shaped card using your scraps!

Challenge submissions must be posted on the Pumpkin Spice Blog. I will be picking the winner from all the submissions for this challenge only. I cannot wait to see your creation!
 
Shop Pumpkin Spice has also given us a COUPON CODE for the store!!! She is having crazy sales - just click on the sale section! The coupon code for my post is: NSD4 for 10% off your order today!!! Click HERE to go to the store.

Here is the line up for the NSD Celebration (the times listed in pst.)

Each NSD Challenge winner will receive the SPS Winner badge for their blog and a $20 Gift Certificate to Shop Pumpkin Spice.
 
Have fun today. The next challenge will be posted at 12 PM est. on Carissa's Blog: Happily Ever Paper Crafter and the Pumpkin Spice Blog.
 
Until next time...
Happy Crafting!

Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Friends Listen... ~ Shop Pumpkin Spice Inspiration

Hi There! Welcome to Luv Scrapping Together!
 
Today I am sharing a card that I put together for inspiration on the Pumpkin Spice Blog.
 
 
I love these beautiful papers from Carta Bella's Traditions 6x6 paper pad. I knew I wanted to use them but I needed a little inspiration.
 
When I am having trouble with a layout, many times I will turn to a sketch for inspiration. For today's card I used Deconstructed Sketch #99.
 
 

 
The papers are gorgeous with all these flowers. I thought it worked perfectly with the current "Back to Nature" challenge on the Pumpkin Spice Blog. You can find all the information for the current challenge --> HERE.
 
The following products I used can be found at Shop Pumpkin Spice at at least 30% off retail:
 
 
Other items used:
 
Plantin Schoolbook Cricut Cartridge ~ scallop
Birthday Bash Cricut Cartridge ~ scallop circle
Accent Essentials Cricut Cartridge ~ heart
Ranger Distress Ink in Tea Dye
Button from my stash
 
Saturday, May 4th is National Scrapbooking Day and the Shop Pumpkin Spice girls are working hard to bring you a load of inspiration, along with plenty of challenges that will run throughout the day with a chance to win some prizes! I hope you will join us!
 
 
For more inspiration, you can find something new on the Pumpkin Spice Blog every day of the week!
 
That's it for me today.
 
Until next time...
Happy Crafting!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Thursday, April 25, 2013

Plant One on Me! ~ PKS Spring Fling Blog Hop

Hi There! Welcome to Luv Scrapping Together!
 
Today the Peachy Keen Stamps Designers and Alumni are hopping. Each stop along the way has a spring themed project to share and all projects include Peachy Keen Stamps. You are in for a real treat with loads of inspiration!
 
If you came here via the fabulously talented Nikki's blog : Scrappin' Navy Wife, then you are in the right place. If you just happened upon my blog and want to start from the beginning then head on over to the Peachy Keen Stamps Blog.
 
For my project I created a card using some fun Peachy Keen Stamps!
 
 
I won't go in complete detail because I know you have been hopping for a while. So I will just list the items I used.
 
Kraft cardstock - base
Heidi Grace Designs "Sunshowers" designer cardstock
Smiley Cards Cricut Download - flowers
Accent Essentials Cricut Cartridge - leaves
Copic Markers - eyes and stems
Ranger Glossy Accents - eyes
Ranger Distress Ink "Tea Dye" - to ink all edges
Pigment Ink in 2 shades of green for the grass
Seam binding ribbon
White gel pen
 
If you are interested in knowing more about the Peachy Keen Stamp of the Month Club you get view all the info -- HERE.
 
Before you go be sure to leave a comments because Peachy Keen Stamps is giving away a prize package, a $50.00 value to one lucky commentor. The prize package includes all the sizes of The Moodies! These are so cute and one lucky person will win all the sizes that have been released this month! For the most chances you will want to comment on all of the blogs in the hop.
 
Thank you for stopping!
 
Now it's time to head on over to our AMAZING creator and owner of Peachy Keen Stamps, Kathy on the Peachy Keen Blog.
 
Here is the blog list in case you get lost:
 
Glorajean Beardall - http://glorascrafts.blogspot.com/
Saundra Rega - http://luvscrappingtogether.blogspot.com/
 
Happy Hopping!
 
 
 


Monday, March 18, 2013

Easter Blessings ~ PKS and RRR

Hi there! Welcome to Luv Scrapping Together!
 
This week Peachy Keen Stamps and Really Reasonable Ribbon are teaming up to bring you a week of inspiration!
 
My card today features products from both Peachy Keen Stamps and Really Reasonable Ribbon.
 
 
For my card, I used the newest release from Peachy Keen Stamps, PKSC-15 March 2013. I paper-pieced this adorable bunny and colored her face with Copic markers. The background is from PK-107 Cloudy Day.
 
My card base is from the Wild Card Cricut cartridge. I sized a circle from Accent Essentials for the background layer. I weaved 1/2" Seam Binding in Lavender through the scallops and added a double bow topped with a button. Really Reasonable Ribbon has a great selection of ribbon with hundreds or colors and patterns to choose from.
 
Here is a close up of the cute little bunny. My papers are from and old Martha Stewart paper pad.

 
The inside the card is stamped with a sentiment from PKSC-15 March 2013.

 
To see even more inspiration, visit the Peachy Keen Stamps Blog and the Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog. This is a week long event and there are some great projects to be seen.
 
Thank you for stopping by today!
 
Until next time...
Happy Crafting!

Wednesday, January 9, 2013

A little Male Inspiration

Hi There! Welcome to Luv Scrapping Together!
 
Today I am sharing a card that was requested by my son. He told me, "Mom, you make good stuff." How could I not make him a card aft that! :)
 
My son asked me to make a thank you card for a co-worker that took care of him while he was having oral surgery. My son is in the military so mom couldn't be there to take care of him. :(
 
His co-worker is a man so I set out to make a male thank you card.
 
 
I used the patterned paper that I got from Shop Pumpkin Spice as my inspiration for this card. The patterned paper is from Echo Park's A Boy's Life. This is an older paper pack and is no longer available but there is so much to see at Shop Pumpkin Spice and the prices are fabulous!
 
My card base is 4.25" x 5.5". I ran the kraft paper through my paper crimper and inked it up with some Ranger Distress Ink in Vintage Photo.
 
I layered two patterned pieces on that. I created the gear shaped using my Gypsy and the Accent Essentials Cricut cartridge. I just found a shape that looked close to the one in my top piece of patterned paper sized it to the size I wanted. Using the same shape in a smaller size, centered it inthe larger shape and cut. All of my pieces were inked with the same Vintage Photo ink.
 
I added another crimped piece of kraft to the center and layered another patterned paper on that. To finish off my card I added some jute.
 
My sentiment comes from Scrappy Moms Stamps "Everyday Greetings" set.
 
Here is the inside of the card:
 
 
I am linking this up to the following challenges:
 The Kraft Journal ~ Crimp or Fold.
Pumpkin Spice ~ New Year ( I used a new technique for me )
 
There is still time to play in the current Pumpkin Spice Challenge. The theme is New Year. Please be patient with the Pumpkin Spice Blog. It does take a bit to load.
 
Come back tomorrow to see the rest of the 2013 calendar I have created! If you missed my first post, you can see it HERE.
 
Thank you for stopping!
Until next time...
Happy Crafting!
 
 
 
 

Sunday, January 22, 2012

A Peachy Princess Birthday Blog Hop!

Hi Crafters! Welcome to Luv Scrapping Together!

Today we are celebrating Angelica's Birthday with a surprise Birthday Blog Hop!


Agelica is our Peachy Princess and we are all excited to wish her a HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

If you came here from Janice's blog: Stamping with Janice, you are in the right place. If you just happened along and want to start from the beginning so as not to miss all the good stuff, then head on over to our Peachy Queen's Blog: A Note From Kathy.

I created a card for our Peachy Princess using some fabulous My Mind's Eye paper.


This from the Stella and Rose Gertie papers. These papers are some of my favorite.

My little notebook page was created with Market Street Stamps Vintage Notepad. I then punched the top with an EK Success border punch. The sentiment is from Scrappy Moms Stamps "Sweet Somethings" set.


This gorgeous rose is from SVG Attic Your's Truly.  I added some leaves from Accent Essentials and attached them both to this Petal Pink Crinkle Ribbon from My Craft Spot.

The gems are from Recollections. Everything has been inked with Ranger Distress Ink in Tea Dye.

I just want to wish Angelica a Wonderful Birthday! I hope it is as Fabulous as you are!

You can visit Angelica's blog: Handmade by Angelica, to wish her a Happy Birthday.

Now you are off to Julie's blog: J. Day Designs



Thursday, January 5, 2012

I Love You ~ SPS Design Day

Hello Crafty Friends! Welcome to Luv Scrapping Together!
I am excited today because this is my first official post designing for Shop Pumpkin Spice and Pumpkin Spice Blog!
For my first project I decided to make a Valentine card using gorgeous paper from Echo Park.

This card measures 4.25"x 5.5" and opens portrait syle.

 I wanted my hearts to have a chipboard look so I used my cutting machine to cut my "faux" chipboard ie. cereal boxes. I then ran my shapes through my Xyron sticker machine to adhere my designer paper to my faux chipboard.

For the stitching on my card, I decided to use my sewing machine.

I even decorated the inside. :)

My supply list:

Echo Park "Season's Greetings" Decorative Brads
Scrappy Moms Stamps "Dancing in Circles"
Accent Essentials Cricut cartridge  ~ hearts
EK Success 1.25 Circle Punch
Fiscars 1.5 scalloped circle punch
Fiscars 1.75 scalloped circle punch
Ranger Distress Ink "Fired Brick"

Don't forget to come back this weekend for the Pumpkin Spice Blog Hop!


Thanks for stopping today!

Until next time...

Happy Crafting!






Saturday, October 1, 2011

Happy Pumpkin Day! ~ Scrappy Moms and World Card Making Day Blog Hop

Happy Saturday, Everyone! Welcome to Luv Scrapping Together!

If you haven't heard today is World Card Making Day. In honor of this special day Scrappy Moms Stamps is having a blog hop.

If you arrived here from Tammy's blog, Scrappy Critters, then you are in the right spot. If you just happened upon my blog and want to start from the beginning click -- Here.

I've been working quite a bit lately so I have a simple card for you today.


For my card, I used Accent Essentials for scalloped mat, Paper Doll Dress Up for the pumpkin. I used my Gypsy to hide the pumkin's face. My patterned paper if from Echo Park, A Walk in the Park and Life is Good. Ribbon is from Hobby Lobby. I used some distress ink in Orange Marmalade and Tea Dye on my edges.

My sentiment is from Scrappy Moms' newest release, Bewitched.
This is a fun set!

Now no blog hop would be fun if there wasn't some sort of candy involved, would it? Well, Mel and Tammy have decided to give away another one of thier fabulous stamps sets to one lucky winner. All you have to do is leave a comment on this post by Sunday night. I will draw a winner on Monday. The winner's name will go into a drawing with all the other names that are pulled from this blog hop. So, if you leave a comment on all the stops you will have multiple chance to win.

Here is what Scrappy Moms Stamps is giving away:

Don't forget to leave a comment!

Now head on over to our Heather's blog, Houses Built of Cards. She is our guest designer for the month of October and we are excited to have her join us for the hop.

Thanks for stopping and have a fabulous weekend!


Tuesday, September 6, 2011

You had me at Woof! ~ Tacky Tuesday Challenge



Hello Crafty Friends! Wecome to Luv Scrapping Together!

Today I have a card that I have created for Ruthie's (September Ninth) Tacky Tuesday Challenge. Actually I am one of her guest designers today! :)  To play in this challenge you must post a picture of your project on the Tacky Tuesday Facebook Page.

This month's challenge is to use a dog cut and one of these words in the sentiment: Ruff or Woof.

Of course I had to use a sentiment from my favorite, Scrappy Moms Stamps! I used one of the newest releases, "Raining Cats and Dogs."

Here is my card:

Now the details:

Four Legged Friends Cricut Lite Cartridge ~ puppy
Accent Essentials ~ heart
Scrappy Moms Stamps ~ "Raining Cats and Dogs"
BoBunny Paper ~ "Crazy Love"
Fiscars Punch
Floral Fantasy Cuttlebug Embossing Folder
Ranger Distress Ink
Ranger Glossy Accents
Black Embossing Powder ~ the sentiment is heat embossed
Misc ~ ribbon, white gel pen, foam tape, atg

Stop by Ruthie's Blog to see what all the other designers have made and them join us on the Tacky Tuesday Facbook Page to play along. It's a lot of fun!

Have a great day and Happy Crafting!











Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Pretty In Pink Baby Gift Set ~ Pink By Design Guest Spot

Hi there, Crafty Friends! Welcome to Luv Scrapping Together!

It's an exciting day for me because I am the featured guest designer on Pink Cricut today!

I have been holding on to this project for quite some time and am so glad to share it. Before I do, here is a little about me:

"My name is Saundra. I have been happily married to my high school sweetheart for 24 years. We have 4 beautiful children. I have always been crafty and have tried various hobbies. I got into paper crafting about 2 years ago when I purchased my Cricut Expression to use in my classroom. I thought it would be a great tool to use for my bulletin boards and decorations. Since then I have been hooked. I no longer teach in a classroom but that hasn't stopped me from using my Cricut. I love to blog and share what I have created as well as gain inspiration from all the wonderful crafty friends I have made around the world."
Now on to my project. I have created a baby gift set.

For my project I used New Arrival and accent Essentials Cricut cartridges. I stamped my card and box with Pink By Design ~ Baby Love set.

My card measures 4"x4". ( I had a close up of the card but something happened to it. )

The cardstock I used for this project comes from Bazzil and My Mind's Eye.

For my gift box I used one sheet of 12" x 12" piece of cardstock. There are many tutorials out there but if you would like to make this box you can view this youtube video.



I inked all my cuts and edges with Ranger Distress Ink in Brushed Corduroy and accented all my cuts with a white or black gel pen.

The baby's face is from Peachy Keen Stamps ~ Pk-547 Cutie Pie Face Assortment.
 A few other items that were used to create this box were  Stickles in Worn Lipstick, ribbon, brads, buttons, foam tape and adhesive.

This is a great box and such a nice size to fill with baby items.

I hope you will visit Pink Cricut and check out all of Sarah's wonderful stamps and other crafty items. I am sure you will find something you just can't live without.

Thank you, Sarah, for this wonderful opportunity. I truly enjoyed making this project and using your stamps.

Happy Crafting!!





Tuesday, July 19, 2011

No Place Like Gnome!

Welcome to Luv Scrapping Together.
Today I have another card featuring Scrappy Moms Stamps new release, “Quirky Quotes.” I just couldn’t resist making something with the sentiment, No Place Like Gnome!

The house is an SVG file and for the life of me I cannot figure out where I bought it. It is an egg house from an Easter collection. I decided to add a lot of texture to the house using my Cuttlebug and 3 different embossing folders. I just thought it made the perfect little house for my sweet little gnome. She is also an SVG that I purchased from Lettering Delights called Good Luck Gnomes. My mushroom comes from that set also.


You can really see the texture in this picture and how I popped the roof and flower box.


I found this cute little butterfly button at Walmart in the clearance section. I had to cut off the shank of the button so that it would lay flat. I thought it was really cute.

Here are the details:


SVG Files ~ Lettering Delights Good Luck Gnomes
Egg House ?
Cricut Cartridge ~ Accent Essentials for background shape
Scrappy Moms Stamps ~ Quirky Quotes
Peachy Keen Stamps ~ PK-560 Dolly Dumplins Face Assortment
Designer Paper ~ My Mind’s Eye Where the Heart Is; DCWV Autumn Splendor
Cuttlebug Embossing Folders ~ Tiny Mosiac (roof), Floral Fantasy (house)
Sizzix Embossing folder ~ Argyle (flower box)
Ranger Distress Ink ~ Tea Dye
Misc. ~ Brad, butterfly button, gems, white and black gel pens, foam tape, ATG

Just a reminder, Scrappy Moms Stamps will be giving away an acrylic block to all customers who order this week and put “FCCB” in the instructions to seller sections of Pay Pal.


You can view all 22 sets that are available – HERE

Thanks for stopping by today.

Happy Crafting!!


 

Saturday, May 28, 2011

Let's BBQ!

Good Morning, Everyone!

Welcome to Luv Scrapping Together. I am thrilled to be in BugBites first ever Bug Hop,
Grillin’ & Chillin’ Bug Hop!
To celebrate the beginning of summer, Barb over at BugBites is hosting two consecutive weekends of Bug Hops.

This weekend it is all about the Grillin’, May 28-30.

If you've come from visiting Larelyn at Handmade from My Heart, you're in the right place! If you've just happened across my blog and would like to play along with our Grillin’ & Chillin’ Bug Hop, click HERE to start from the beginning.

Each designer along the bug trail is featuring a project based on the Grillin’ & Chillin’ theme. What’s more exciting is you can participate too by creating a project and linking it up over at BugBites for a chance to win a Big Prize.

But, there’s a twist. Your project must included at least one Cricut cut and at least one of the critters that have been hidden within some of the bug stop blogs. Be sure to visit all the bug stops to find all your critter choices.

While you are looking for the critters, be sure to check out the blog candy that each designer has to offer you. You don't want to miss out on any of it!

For my project I have created a fun summer layout.

Isn't this the cutest! I am not much of a scrapbooker but lately I am just having such a good time putting layouts together! For this layout I used an SVG file called Panda Picnic Party. You can puchase this file HERE. I used Accent Essentials for my scalloped sqaure to create a sky.

I added a hidden tag under one of the photo mats. The letters for my title was cut from the Birthday Bash Cricut cartridge. I had intended to use the shadow feature for letters but realized that the shadow does not work right on this cartridge so I did some faux stitching instead.
Can you see the little weiners sizzling on the grill? For my butterfly I used Pooh and Friends Cricut cartridge. This is one of my favorite butterflies. There are some real hidden gems on this cartridge. You should check it out. I added a little stitching for a flight patterned effect. The "grass" comes from Everyday Paper Dolls Cricut cartridge but it really isn't the grass it is the sand! I used the hide contour feature on my Gypsy to hide all the little dips and grains of sand. I just liked the gentle curve and thought it made nice grass.
Here are a few more close up pics to see the detail.



I inked all my cuts with Ranger Distress Ink in Tea Dye and did a lot of faux stiching with my Sakura White Gelly Roll pen. I hope you liked it!

For my blog candy I am giving away a $10 Gift Certificate from one of my favorite on-line stores. Can you guess?

Yep! You got it! Peachy Keen Stamps is one of my absolute favorite stamp stores. I didn't use any on this project but if you look on my side bar you will see a label entitled "Peachy Keen Stamps." All my projects with a PKS is found there.

How you do win this, you ask?

Well that's easy! Just leave one comment under this post with a way for me to contact you if you win. You don't have to follow me but I I LOVE new friends. ;-)

You have until May 30th to leave a comment. I will use Random.org to choose a winner on May 31st.

Now get hoppin'!

Next stop… Amber’s blog, Amber’s Crafts and Stuff. See what she has in store for you today.
Remember, once you have hopped to all the bug stops, it's your turn to show us your Grillin’ & Chillin’ project.

Make sure to include a Cricut cut somewhere on your project, include one of the hidden critters and link up your project over at BugBites by Midnight CST May 30 to be eligible for the big prize.







Saturday, May 21, 2011

Sweet Dreams Layout

Good Morning and Happy Saturday.

Today I am so excited to share a layout I created. I used a sketch from Becky Fleck's Pagemaps. Not only am I using a sketch but several of the FCCB designers are also and we are all being featured on Scrappin' Saturday over at Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Blog. Make sure you pop over to see what the other girls have been up to.

Here is the sketch that I used:

Here is my layout:


Here are a few more for a closer look:
For the face on my baby I used 2 different sets of Peachy Keen Stamps. For the eyes and nose I used PK-641 Princess Faces 1 1/8 for the eyes. I actually turned the eyelashes upside down so it looks like the eyes are closed. I also used PK-532 Simple Sallies 1 1/8 for the smile. The hais is hand drawn.

The stamped sentiments come from Pink by Design stamps Baby Love.

The Peachy Keen face on the moon is from PK-490 Everyday Character Face Assortment.

Other details:
Cricut Cartridges ~ Twinkle Toes for the background shape, Accent Essentials for my photo mat, Baby Steps for the baby, stars, small clouds, and title, Create A Critter for the moon, Pooh and Friends for the larger clouds. I used my Gypsy to weld the letters of my title together.
Cardstock ~ Bazzil, Kraft, My Mind's Eye Twinkle, Twinkle Little Girl, and DCWV Baby Girl stack
Ranger Distress ink ~ Tea Dye
White Gelly Roll Pen
Ribbon, buttons, baker's twine

I totally enjoyed putting this layout together and I hop you enjoyed it, too. Look for more layouts from me in the near future. I think I may have caught the bug!

Have a great Saturday!
Happy Crafting!