Chevron Birthday ~ Scrappy Moms Stamps July Release

Hi There! Welcome to Luv Scrapping Together!

Today I am sharing a card that I created with the new Scrappy Moms Stamps July Release!

 

I created this card for my nephew who was turning 13. I wanted to make sure it was not cutsie and that it was more masculine in nature. I started with a Kraft base and cut another layer 1/4" smaller. This layer was run through the Cuttlebug with the Diamond Plate embossing folder.

 

I used patterned paper from Echo Park's A Boy's Life. The number 13 was cut from the Birthday Bash Cricut cartridge. I cut it out 3 times in Kraft and once in the patterned paper so it would have a chipboard look to it. It was then layered onto a circle and gear shape that I cut from the Elegant Edges Cricut cartridge. Everything was inked with Ranger Distress Ink in Vintage Photo.

 

I used some of my scraps and the new Scrappy Moms Stamps Chevron and Rick Rack Die for my chevron on the bottom of the card. I LOVE this die!!

 

To finish off the front, I added 2 silver brads. 

 

I also decorated the inside of the card:

 

I used more of the chevron on the inside and added a sentiment from Scrappy Moms Stamps "Hooray for Birthdays" set.

 

Here is a look at the Scrappy Moms Stamps products I used:

 

 

 

The Chevron and Rick Rack die is new along with the set below!

 

You can find all of these products at Scrappy Moms Stamps!

 

I will back with more from the new release so stay tuned!

 

Until next time...

Happy Crafting!

 

I adding this card to the following:

 

Craftin Desert Diva's ~ Birthday

Paper Playtime ~ Patterned Paper

 

 

 

Celebrate ~ Shop Pumpkin Spice July Blog Hop

Hi there! Welcome to Luv Scrapping Together!

It's the first Saturday in July and that means it's time for a Shop Pumpkin Spice Blog Hop! I am the first stop in the hop but if you get lost you can see the whole line up at the end of this post.

This month's blog hop theme is "Anything Goes"

I decided to follow this week's challenge on the Pumpkin Spice Blog. The challenge is Stars or Fireworks.

Items used:

My Mind's Eye "Winter Wonderland" 6x6 paper pad ~ red grain

Authentique "Lovely" 6x6 paper pad ~ red polka dot banner

Echo Park "A Boy's Life" ~ navy blue circle and white polka dot

Carta Bella "Traditions" 6x6 paper pad ~ blue floral and beige with white

My Pink Stamper "Brithday Doodles" ~ sentiment

My Pink Stamper "Serendipity Skies" ink

Birthday Bash Cricut Cartridge ~ banners

DoodleCharms Cricut Cartridge ~ stars

Red, White, & Blue baker's twine

Make sure you check out the challenge over on the Pumpkin Spice Blog. We would love for you to join in!

Now it's time to head on over to June's Blog: Simply Elegant Paper Crafts.

Here is the line up in case you get lost:

Saundra: http://luvscrappingtogether.blogspot.com

June: http://www.simplyelegantpapercrafts.blogspot.com

Carissa:  http://happilyeverpapercrafter.blogspot.com/

Lezlye: http://lezlyes.blogspot.com/

Missy:  www.quickchickdesigns.blogspot.com

Court: http://courtscrafts.blogspot.com/
Agnes: http://flowerdiscosscraphut.blogspot.com/

Heather: www.housesbuiltofcards.blogspot.com

Denine www.pumpkinspiceblog.blogspot.com

Have a great weekend, everyone!

Until next time...

Happy Crafting!

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.

 

The sentiment is from My Pink Stamper's Birthday Doodles set and stamped with My Pink Stamper's Darkest Night ink.

 

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.)

• 5 am Denine http://adaywithapaperaddict.blogspot.com/
• 6 am Agnes (FLOWERDISCO): http://flowerdiscosscraphut.blogspot.com/
• 7 am Lezlye: http://lezlyes.blogspot.com/
• 8 am Saundra: http://luvscrappingtogether.blogspot.com
• 9 am Carissa: http://happilyeverpapercrafter.blogspot.com/
• 10 am Heather: www.housesbuiltofcards.blogspot.com
• 11 am Missy: www.quickchickdesigns.blogspot.com
• 12 noon cheryl (Shestamps): http://shestamps.blogspot.com/
• 1 pm Court: http://www.courtscrafts.blogspot.com/
• 2 pm June: http://www.simplyelegantpapercrafts.blogspot.com
• 3 pm Denine www.pumpkinspiceblog.blogspot.com

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!

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:

 

Carta Bella Traditions 6x6 paper pad

Bazzill Cardstock in Kraft

Jute rope

My Pink Stamper "Girlie Sayings"

My Pink Stamper "Texas Chocolate" Hybrid Ink

Acrylic Block sized at 3 1/2"

 

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!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Love Birds ~ SMS Terrific Tuesday Challenge

Hi There! Welcome to Luv Scrapping Together!

 

We are celebrating the season of love at Scrappy Moms Stamps! This week's Terrific Tuesday Challenge is to make a project with Valentine's Day in mind.

 

I created a shaped card with some cute little love birds today. My card was inspired by a card that I saw on the Cosmo Cricket Facebook page.

 

 

Here are the details:

 

Birthday Bash Cricut Cartridge ~ card base

Create A Critter Cricut Cartridge ~ branch

1.75" Circle Punch ~ punched twice for each bird

Scrappy Moms Stamps ~ Crazy 4 You! ( sentiment )

Peachy Keen Stamps ~ PK-754 Critter Faces Medium

The Twinery ~ Caribbean Baker's Twine ( found at SMS)

Bo Bunny Papers ~ Love Letters and Crazy Love

Bo Bunny Crazy Love Brads

Ribbon from stash

 

Scrappy Moms Stamps has several different Valentine stamp sets to choose from. You are sure to find a sentiment you will love.

 

Hop on over to Scrappy Moms Blog to see all the inspiration that design team has put together for you. Then link up your Valentine's project for a chance to win a Scrappy Moms Stamp set of your choice!

 

I am linking this up to the following challenges:

 

Cardz TV CCC~ Round or square Valentine using the card feature.

 

Thanks for stopping!

 

Until next time...

Happy Crafting 

 

 

 

 

Here Comes... ~ SMS November Release

Hi There! Welcome to Luv Scrapping Together!

 

Today I have a Christmas tag featuring a sentiment from the newly released Scrappy Moms Stamps "Critter Crazy!" and "Christmas Cheer!"

 

I was going through all of my cards and deciding which I was going to keep and which I was going to throw away. This little dog from the Create-A Critter Cricut cartridge was on one of the cards I was going to throw away. So, I decided to recycle him!

 

 

I cut a circle and scallop from the Birthday Bash Cricut cartridge for my tag. As I mentioned, the little puppy was from Create-A-Critter Cricut cartridge. He didn't have a hat so I added one that I cut from an SVG called Nancy's Happy Holidays. I bought this last Christmas season from Lettering Delights. To the hat I used some Snow Writer and topped it with some very fine glitter and let it dry.

 

The cute little face is from Peachy Keen Stamps PK-757 Wide Eyed and Bushy Tailed Face Assortment. I topped his eyes and nosed off with some Ranger Glossy Accents. For his collar I tied some Martha Stewart twine and added a tiny bell.

 

"Here comes Santa Paws" is from Scrappy Moms Stamps newest release "Critter Crazy!"

 

 

 

On the back of the tag I stamped "For" and "Love" from the newly released "Christmas Cheer!" set.

 

 

Both these sets are in stock and ready to ship!

 

Head on over to Scrappy Moms Stamps to get yours and while your there check out all the other items that Scrappy Moms Stamps has available!

 

Until next time...

Happy Crafting!

 

 

Thankful for You ~ PKS Thankful Blog Hop

If you are looking for my Shop Pumpkin Spice project click --> HERE

 

Hi Peachy Fans! Welcome to my blog!

 

The Peachy Keen Stamps designers, past and present, are together for the Peachy Keen Stamps "Thankful Blog Hop." We are all excited to share our "Thankful" projects using our Peachy Keen Stamps.

 

If you came here from Michelle's blog: Scrappin' with My Bug, then you are in the right place. If you just happened to be visiting my blog today then you are going to want to start from the beginning at the Peachy Keen Stamps Blog.

 

This is a long hop but you will have until Sunday, November 11th to visit each stop. That's 4 days of hopping! Believe me you are not going to want to miss a thing. You are also going to want to comment at each stop along the way because we have some Peachy prizes for some lucky commentors. You are not going to know on which blog the prizes will be hidden so make sure to leave a comment on each one.

 

Now onto my project...

 

 

For my project I created a wreath shaped card. I first welded 2 circles together using my Gypsy for the card base. I also cut a circle layer for the top. The paper for that is from the October Peachy Picks Kit.

 

I stamped the leaves from PKSC-09 September 2012 with distress inks and cut them out. From there I inked them some more, crinkled them, and inked them again. I used several Ranger Distress Inks to include: Aged Mahogany, Spiced Marmalade, Peeled Paint, Crushed Olive, Brushed Corduroy, and Vintage Photo.

 

Once everything was inked just the way I liked it I sprayed all my leaves with Glimmer Mist in Iridescent Gold. 

 

After everything was dry I just layered all my leaves, found I needed to stamp some more, then continued layering.  I added a pretty bow made from crinkle ribbon and topped it with a button that came from the February Peachy Picks Kit. I inked the button with Vintage Photo Distress Ink.

 

The sentiment from PKSC-10 October 2012. I hand cut the banner and inked it.

 

This next photo is a shot from the side.

 

In this photo you can see all the beautiful shine from the Glimmer Mist.

 

All of the stamps used were from the Peachy Keen Stamp Club.

 

Here is how the club works:

 

This is a monthly recurring subscription.

 

Each month, you will receive one 8.5" x 11" stamp kit containing tons of mix and match elements for many occasions! No repeat images, each month is unique and original.

 

Several Kit options (International subscriptions and ala cart) are available. Shipping is included.

 

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Before you go I want to remind you that there is a Peachy Sale happening right now. Check this out!

 

 

This sale ends Monday evening. You must order $30 in Peachy products to receive the free stamps.

 

Now don't forget to leave a comment and then head on over to Kim's blog: Paper Punch Addiction

 

Thank you for all your wonderful comments.

 

Happy Hopping!

 

I am linking this to the following challenges:

 

Fantabulous Cricut ~ Fall Leaves

The Cuttlebug Spot ~ Fall / Leaves

Ribbon Carousel ~ Fall Spirit

 

 

 

 

 

 

Be Happy ~ PKS November Sneak Peek #3

Well, I wanted to share another peek for you all just because I am loving this month's Peachy Keen Stamps release. These stamps may have become my new favorites, at least until next month! :)

 

 

For this card I used some of the add-on stamps that will be released with the November Kit of the Month.

 

The adorable little penguin come from PK-147 Skatin' By. I paper-pieced and colored him with Copic markers. I added some Star Dust Stickles to his cuffs. Isn't he just too cute!

 

I layered him on a circle and scallop circle that I cut from the Brithday Bash Cricut cartridge. It's very subtle and you may not see it in the picture but I stamped the circle with PK-107 Cloudy Day.

 

The sentiment and label are from the new PK-149 Snowman with Label set.

 

My papers used here are from the November Peachy Picks kit. They are just a perfect match for this month's stamp release.

 

You will be able to purchase all of the stamps tonight on the Peachy Keen Stamps store!

 

The layout I used is the current sketch challenge on the Peachy Keen Challenge Blog.

 

 

For my card I decided to flip it because of the way the penguin is facing. You still have some time to participate in this challenge. You can find all the details on the Peachy Keen Challenge Blog.

 

Before I go, I wanted to remind you about the Release Party that is happening tonight! You are not going to want to miss it.

 

 

This event will be on the Peachy Keen Connection.

 

Also there is going to be a Peachy Keen Sale!

Check this out!

 

 

Don’t miss our RELEASE WEEK LONG SALE!

Complete with 17% off our
*entire site
...

AND A FREE Holiday STAMP SET! MADE (especially for this sale)
99 cent shipping USA only.

Sale starts Monday the 5th at 6pm CST and ends on Monday the 12th at 6pm CST

All orders during the week will be eligible to win one of three prize
packages each of which includes a set of 12 copic markers, super cute paper pack
AND a Martha Stewart punch!!
* some restrictions apply.

 

 

 

This is a busy week for my blog, so I will see you back here tomorrow!

 

Until then,

Happy Crafting!!

 

 

 

 

 

Don't Worry! ~ Peachy Keen Inspiration

Hi Crafty Friends! Welcome to Luv Scrapping Together!

Today I have some more Peachy Keen inspiration.

I made this card for Kathy's sketch challenge on the Peachy Keen Connection. I used the brand new Peachy Keen August Stamp of the Month, PKSC-08 August 2012 and the August Peachy Pick's Kit. The apple is from the August SOTM and the sentiment is from PK-07 July 2012.

I created a hidden spot by cutting another circle and attaching it with a brad. I, then stamped and paper-pieced  another apple and worm from the August Stamp of the Month.

Other items used:

Birthday Bash Cricut cartridge ~ scallop and circle

Fiscars edge punch

The Twinery Baker's Twine in Carribean

Button from my stash

Today is the last day to submit your project for the August Challenges on the Peachy Keen Connection. If you haven't checked out the challenges there's still time. You can find all the info HERE.

You don't want to miss out on winning some Peachies. So, get creating and add you photos by 11:59 PM cst.

Thank you all for the sweet comments you have left me the last few days. I am truly thankful for each encouraging word.

Until next time...

Happy Crafting!

Moo-chas ~ SPS and MPS

Hi Everyone! Welcome to Luv Scrapping Together!

Shop Pumpkin Spice and My Pink Stamper have teamed up to bring you an exclusive kit that can only be purchased from Shop Pumpkin Spice.

Today the designers from Shop Pumpkin Spice have created projects using the newest release My Pink Stamper mini kit, Moo-ey Doodles.

Here is what I created:

I used the cute little cow, sentiment, and solid cardstock from the MPS Moo-ey Doodles kit.

Isn't she cute! I colored her with Promarkers.

Here is a close up of the sentiment.

All of the designer paper is from Echo Park's "Sweet Day" 6x6 pad. I added The Twinery Baker's Twine in Cappuccino, Buttercream, and Cantaloupe. All of these items, and so much more, can be purchased at Shop Pumpkin Spice.

Other items used:

Birthday Bash Cricut Cartridge ~ scalloped circle and circle

Ranger Distress Ink ~ Tea Dye

Martha Stewart Doily Punch

Foam tape

Go check out what the rest of the designers have created with the MPS Moo-ey Doodles kit. You can find it all on the Pumpkin Spice Blog.

Thank you for stopping by today.

Until next time...

Happy Crafting!

Fishing with Daddy Layout ~ SMS May Release

Hi There! Welcome to Luv Scrapping Together!

Today I am sharing a layout with you that I created using some of the sentiments from Scrappy Moms Stamps newest release, "Picture Perfect."

I found these pictures of my youngest daughter and my husband a while back and knew I had to scrap them. They were taken 10 years ago when my daughter was only 6 years old. Has time ever flown!

I stamped one of the sentiments from Scrappy Moms Stamps, "Picture Perfect" set on the cloud. I can easily see this sentiment being used on a card.

The Remember this- and the line is also from this set.

I love the picture of my husband and daughter fishing together. It was taken from a distance so it was quite small. I decided to use a circle punch to crop it and then added a scalloped circle behind it.

That goofy face on my moose is from Peachy Keen Stamps The Cornies Face Assortment. I used 2 different stamps from the set to get the look I was after.

Here are some of the details:

Cricut cartridges used: Pooh Font (title), Campin' Critters ( moose and outside scene), Plantin Schoolbook (oval sky), Birthday Bash (scalloped circle)

Scrappy Moms Stamps "Picture Perfect" (sentiments)

Peachy Keen Stamps  PK-293 "The Cornies Face Assortment"

Patterened Papers:

My Mind's Eye "Twinkle Twinkle Little Girl" (orange background)

My Mind's Eye "Good Day Sunshine" (clouds and water)

Echo Park "A Walk in the Park" (all the greens)

Here is a look at the new Scrappy Moms Stamps "Picture Perfect."

These and so much more are available for purchase on the Scrappy Moms Blog.

Come back tomorrow for some Peachy Keen Inspiration.

Until then,

Happy Crafting!!

Owl Love You Forever ~ Scrappy Moms Stamps February Release

This is my second post for the day. If you are looking for my Peachy Keen Stamps Challenge post you can scroll down or click ~ HERE

Hi Crafty Friends! Welcome to Luv Scrapping Together!

Today I am excited to share Scrappy Moms Stamps newest release! Let me tell you these stamps are fabulous!!

Scrappy Moms Stamps is releasing 2 new sets this month.

The first is "Mini Messages" :

There is a lot of sentiments included in this set that can be used all year round. They are perfect for those projects where space is limited.

The second set is for all the owl lovers:

"Owl Occasions" is so fun!

Not only did Scrappy Moms Stamps release these 2 sets but they are also giving away svg files to go with these sentiments. They are perfect for stamping and framing your sentiment.

I created a CA-UTE card using "Owl Occasions" and the svg that is designed to go with these sentiments.

These owls are my absolute favorite!!

Details:

Brithday Bash Cricut cartridge ~ card base

My Scrap Chick ~ "Night Owls" SVG

Scrappy Moms Stamps "Owl Occasions"

"Owl Occasions" SVG

Heart from SCAL image library

Martha Stewart  Valentine mat pad

My Craft Spot "Buttercup" Crinkle Ribbon

Trendy Twine "Chocolate Truffle" Baker's Twine

Vintage Photo Distress Ink

Button from stash

I hope you are excited about these stamps as I am!

Head on over to Scrappy Moms Stamps and grab yours. They are in stock and ready to ship!

For more inspiration check out my fellow designers' blogs:

Bonnie

Corri

Cristina

Lauren

Lezlye

Melanie

Nicole

Sarah

Tammy

Trish
Guest Designer ~ Jenni

That's it for today! Until next time...

Happy Crafting!!

This card is being added to the challenge at:
 My Craft Spot
More Than Favors Wacky Wednesday

Paper Issues

Creative Cutter Room

The Cuttlebug Spot

This card was featured on Paper Issues! See the post HERE