Aged to Perfection!

Hi Everyone! Welcome to Luv Scrapping Together!

Today I am sharing a card that I made for my father-in-law's 87th birthday. He has come to enjoy getting handmade cards from me and so I HAVE to make them for him. :)

I know many of you struggle with male cards just as I do. Not only is it a challenge for me to make a male card, it is also a challenge to come up with an idea for my father-in-law that I have not already done.

The phrase, "Aged to Perfection," kept going through my mind and so that is how this card came about.

These aren't the best pictures but I think you get the idea.

Here is what was used:

Simply Charmed Cricut cartridge ~ wine

From My Kitchen Cricut cartridge ~ cheese ( I didn't used the swiss layer )

Lacy Labels Cricut Lite cartridge ~ sentiment mat and shadow

Fiscar's edge punch

Echo Park Papers

Sentiment is computer generated

Acetate for the top layer of the wine bottle

Well, there you have it! I hope it has given you an idea to use for a future card.

Thanks for stopping!

Until next time...

Happy Crafting!

Have a Holly Jolly Holiday treat boxes ~ SMS Terrific Tuesday Challenge

Hello Crafters! Welcome to Luv Scrapping Together!

It's time for another Terrific Tuesday Challenge at Scrappy Moms Stamps. For this challenge we are using the From My Kitchen Cricut cartridge. You can use any cut or if you don't own this cartridge you can use a similar cut from anothe cartridger or from an SVG.

I thought I'd go with something quick and simple this time. I made my first sour cream treat holders.

It wasn't easy taking a picture of these because you really can't stand them up!

Here are the details:

Patterned Paper ~ DCWV the Mrs. Claus's Kitchen stack

From My Kitchen Cricut cartridge ~ gingerbread man/woman

Peachy Keen Stamps ~ PK-293 The Cornies assortment

Lacy Labels Cricut Lite ~ tag and layers

Scrappy Moms Stamps ~ A Holiday to Remember

White gel pen

Xmas Red Stickles

We would love for you to join us in the challenge. Head on over to Scrappy Moms Stamps to see what my fellow designers have put together for you!

Have a wonderful day!

Scrappy Moms Stamps November Release ~ Freshly Brewed

Hello Everyone! Welcome to Luv Scrapping Together!

Today I am showing you Scrappy Moms Stamps newest release, "Freshly Brewed."

If you are a coffee or tea lover OR you know someone that is a coffee or tea lover then these are the stamps for you! Have a looksee!

These are fantastic!! Over the next few days I will be featuring some projects using this stamp set. I even  have one for you today!

This is a simple little shaped card that I created using my Gypsy and the coffee pot from From My Kitchen Cricut cartridge. I just welded the shadow together and then cut another shadow layer for on top to hide the fold. I then cut the layers that I wanted to use.

I added this Peachy Keen face stamp  because I thought it went great with my sentiment. It is from PK-450 Wide Eyed Kids assortment. I used my white gel pen to color in the eyes and added some Ranger glossy Accents for some shine and demension.

My sentiment, of course, comes from Scrappy Moms Stamps' newest set Freshly Brewed. This set is in stock and ready to ship! While your visiting Scrappy Moms Stamps don't forget to grab some Twinery Bakere's Twine like I have added to my coffee pot. They have a great selection of colors.

Thank you for stopping and have a wonderful weekend!!

Let's Do Coffee!

Hi Everyone! It's me again with post #2 for today. If you missed my earlier post just scroll down.

Today is design team day for 40:31 Creations. Our task was to make a card. I decided to use the Say Anything stamp set for my card. This set has a variety of everyday sayings. You can view this set and all of Lauren's stamps HERE.

Here is what I used to create this card:

Cricut Cartridge ~ From My Kitchen- coffee pot

Cardstock ~ Recollections and DCWV Nana's Kitchen

40:31 Creations ~ Say Anything stamps

Cuttlebug Embossing Folder ~ D'Vine Swirls

Ribbon ~ Hobby Lobby

Sukura Gelly Roll Pen

Ranger Distress Ink ~ Brushed Corduroy

Atg, Pop Dots, Glue Dots

Now hop on over to 40:31 Creations to see what my fellow designers have created for you today and make sure to give them a little bloggy love.

Have a great weekend, Everyone!

Happy Crafting!

2011 Coming Events and A Winner

WARNING ~ Long Post! I hope you will bear with me. :)

Hello Everyone! First I would just like to say WELCOME to all my new followers/friends. I am delighted that you chose to follow my blog and hope to inspire you as much as you inspire me.

Today I wanted to take the time to share some things that you will be seeing on my blog in the near future. I had wanted to share this with you a few days earlier but a family crisis prevented me from having the time to do that. Sometimes life can be hard but I am thankful that I have a Heavenly Father that knows what is best.

First I would like to announce that I have been selected to be a designer for Flaunt It Fridays Challenge Blog.

I am so honored to be chosen to be part of this talented group of ladies. The latest challenge is to use the martini glass from From My Kitchen Cricut cartridge and to do something other than a card. Here is what I put togeher:

I decided to make a tag to add to a gift. I used Tags, Bags, Boxes and More for the base. The sentiment is computer generated and of course I had to use my Gelly Roll Pens.  All cardstock is from Recollections. Added ribbon and a few I Rock gems and it was finished! Easy! :)

Coming this Friday, January 7th, Flaunt It Fridays will be hosting a Hello Kitty Blog Hop.

This will be my first blog hop as a designer for them and I am excited and hope that you will join us in the hop.

I will continue to design for Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Blog. So look for those posts on Mondays.

Coming March 14th - 18th I will be a Guest Designer for Peachy Keen Stamps Challenge Blog. It will be a week filled with Peachy Keen goodness. So mark your calendars. There will be a Peachy giveaway!

Next, I have created a Facebook page as a means to keep you all updated on Luv Scrapping Togethers latest posts. You  can LIKE  Luv Scrapping Together by hitting the Like button posted on the side of my blog.

I also wanted to share my  New Years Crafting Resolution! I have resolved to make something from every Cricut Cartridge I own. I will try to feature at least 2 cartridges a month here on my blog. I have come to the realization that I have not used many of my cartridges enough or not at all. That must be corrected!

The last item on my list is to announce the Rockin' New Years Blog Hop winner! Using Random.org the winner is...

#46 Erin from Spantastikreations

Congratulations, Erin, I will email you shortly for your address and get your I Rock out to you immediately.

Thank you all for your support and kind comments. I truly cherish each one! Here is to a wonderfully creative New Year!  Happy Crafting! ~ Saundra :)

Feeling Crumby ~ Get Well Card

Happy Monday, Everyone!

Today's Challenge Me Monday #36 over at Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Blog is Achoo! Create something having to do with being sick. This card was completely inspired by the sentiment.

Here are the details:

• Card size ~ 4.25 x 5.5 folded Potrait style
• Cricut Cartridge ~ From My Kitchen
• Kraft Cardstock
• DCWV Nana's Kitchen
• Scrappy Moms Stamps ~ A Pinch and a Dash
• Martha Stewart Punch
• Ranger Distress Ink ~ Tea Dye
• Acetate ~ I used for the glass
• Ranger Glossy Accents
• Brown Sharpie Marker
• Ribbon ~ Hobby Lobby

Stop on over to Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Blog and see what all the designers are sharing this week and don't forget to play along. There are great prizes to be won!

Happy Crafting!

Gingerbread Tag

Good Morning, Everyone.


Today I want to share with you a tag I made for Emma’s Throwback Thursday Challenge. The challenge was to use From My Kitchen cartridge and something with food. I decided to use the gingerbread cookie and turn it into a tag.

Here are the details:

Cricut Cartridges ~ From My Kitchen and Tags, Bags, Boxes, and More
Cardstock ~ Recollections
Peachy Keen Stamps ~ PK-532 Simple Sallies
Scrappy Moms Stamps ~ Winter Wishes
Cuttlebug ~ Snowflakes Embossing Folder
Studio G ~ White pigment ink
Clear embossing powder ~ I stamped over the white ink and heat embossed the face.
Stickles ~ Stardust
Ribbon
Snowflake brad
Heart brads
Glossy Accents ~ I wanted the hearts to have some shine!
Tag was hand cut
Foam tape

Thanks for stopping by! Happy crafting, Friends!

What's Cookin'!

Good Evening, Bloggie Friends!
I made this card for Emma's Imagine Nation Monday Challenge over at My Creative Time. Even if you don't have an Imagine you can still participate. The requirement for this challenge is to use polka dots.

For this challenge I made a shaped card. Here are the details:

This card will fit in an A2 sized envelope.

Cricute Cartridge: From My Kitchen ~ I welded the two tab cuts together to form the base of the card.

Cardstock ~ Papertrey Ink, DCWV Baby Girl, Colorbook, open stock paper (I think) from JoAnn's

Color Box Ink ~ Chestnut Roan

Sentiment ~ Scrappy Moms Stamps " A Pinch and A Dash"

Ribbon from my stash

Brad

foam tape

White Gelly Roll Pen

Another Sweet Card

This card is for Cricut Cardz Challenge #46. This week the challenge is anything goes.

I decided to give this card to a former student who was very sweet.

Here are the details:

This card measure 4.25 x 5.5 inches. It is folded potrait style.

Kraft cardstock was used for the base.

Patterned Paper is DCWV

Solid cardstock is Recollections

Cricut Cartridge~ From My Kitchen

Ribbon~ Walmart

Sentiment~ Inkadinkado

Ink~ Martha Stewart

White Gel pen for stitching and higlights

You're So Sweet (My Pink Stamper Design Team Submission)

Good Morning! Robyn, over at My Pink Stamper, had made an announcement that she was going to pick designers for her design team. This is the card that I submitted. She made the announcement at midnight last night and sorry to say I was not picked. Oh well, maybe next time. :) If you would like to see the new designers just click here -->My Pink Designers.

All right, moving on to my card...

Ingredients:
Card base is 4 1/4 x 5 1/2
Paper is from Papertrey Ink ~ New Leaf, Spring Moss, Raspberry Fizz, and Hibiscus Burst
Patterned paper is DCWV Baby Girl Stack

Cartridges:
From My Kitchen ~ cupcake and cherry, using the blackout and layer features
Stretch Your Imaginations ~ flourish p.78, using shift in the shadow and blackout feature.

The sentiment is from Inkadinkado stamps and I used Glossy Accents for the cherries. The ribbon is just some I had in my stash and went perfectly with this card.

Thanks for stopping by.
~Saundra