Stamping With Sweet E

MIA For Awhile

2011-12-13T17:37:00.000-07:00

I have been MIA for awhile and I am so sorry. I have been beyond busy with Etsy orders that I can't even see straight!! It's a good thing, just have not had much time for anything else in my life. I am behind on decorating and baking for the holiday's. Haven't even thought of what I am going to do for this year's Christmas cards. School will be out in a week and I have no idea what I am going to do to keep 4 kids happy for a week while we wait for Christmas to arrive!! Should be an interesting December.

Here are a few custom orders that I recently finished:

To order any of these products or have something custom made for your upcoming party please visit my Etsy store!

Happy Scrappin'

~Elisha

Busy, Busy, Busy!!

2011-08-09T18:46:00.000-06:00

I have been super busy this summer with Etsy orders!! Unfortunately that means my blog has been on the back burner. Sorry about that. :(

Here is what is on my plate for this month and next month:
1 - Minnie Mouse themed "Happy Birthday" banner
60 - Bikini Cupcake Toppers
1 - Princess themed "Happy Birthday" banner but a Name banner
2 - Minnie Mouse door signs
1 - Minnie Mouse themed Name banner
3 sets of 6 Minnie Mouse table decorations
1 - 22" tall Minne Mouse
1 - Papa Smurf themed Name banner
3 sets of 6 Smurf table decorations

AND..................................................

350 - Purse Cupcake Toppers and 350 High Heel Shoes Cupcake Toppers.........yes, I did say that right, SEVEN HUNDRED cupcake toppers for a charity event in October.

WOW!! That is a lot when I write it all out. Like I said, I have been super busy! I will be posting some of these new creations on my blog as I get them finished.

Wish me luck and Happy Scrappin'
~Elisha

Christmas In July: Christmas Wishes Card

2011-07-20T14:57:00.000-06:00

Who doesn't need a little Christmas in the middle of summer. I created this card for a Christmas In July swap and I am pretty happy with they way it turned out.

I used Just Because cards for the cardbase and welded (with my Gypsy) the star border from Winter Frolic. Everything else is just cut and layered on the card.

Just Because Cardbase 6.38 x 3.92

Star Border 6.17 x 2.04

Christmas Wishes saying 4.57 x 2.65

Close To My Heart ~ Jingle Paper Packet

Golden Rod Stickles

Xmas Red Stickles

Happy Scrappin'

~Elisha

Close To My Heart Is Teaming Up With Cricut

2011-07-19T15:28:00.000-06:00

New Goodies!!

2011-07-09T13:30:00.001-06:00

Look at these fun new goodies for me to play with!! As soon as Cricut came out with the Event cartridges I ordered Girl's Make Up Party. Purchased Slumber Party off Ebay and got it in time for the June double points. Then I was a bad girl and ordered the HSN special they had going for the original Cricut just to get the County Fair cartridge! I think I am keeping the Cricut even though I have the Expressions and Imagine. My kids can play with the original and I can use it for crops too. The stamps are from Pink By Design. This is my first time buying from her and I just love these stamps. Going to sit down and start creating some cards!!

Happy Scrappin'
~Elisha

New Etsy Items!!

2011-07-02T17:19:00.000-06:00

Here are a few new Etsy items up for sale at my store.

Pink Polka Dot Bikini Gift tags

Minnie Mouse Centerpiece

Happy Scrappin,
~Elisha

Be sure to visit my Etsy store!!

Cupcake 12x12 Framed Art

2011-06-23T22:27:00.000-06:00

So a few days ago I received my Cricut Cartridge - Love You a Latte. I love this cartage just as much as I love my coffee!! For my first project with this cartridge I decided to make a decor piece for my scrapbook room. I am in love with cupcakes and I decided that this is how I am going to decorate my room. Once I get some vinyl I'm going to make lettering for my room saying " Sweet E's Sweet Shop". All of my paper, embellishments, machines and goodies makes me feel like a kid in a candy store.

Anyways onto my project. I cut this out using the fit to page feature.

Happy Scrappin'

~Elisha

Father's Day Link Up Party!

2011-06-19T09:35:00.002-06:00

I'm a little late linking up but this party runs through today. So be sure to check out all of the great Father's Day cards!!

Happy Scrappin'
~Elisha

Father's Day Cards

2011-06-18T18:32:00.000-06:00

I whipped up these two cards today just in time to give these to my dear husband and father tomorrow. I used the new seasonal Father's Day Cricut Cartridge. Both images where cut out at 3.25" and I made a standard A2 size card.

~This one is for my Dad~

~This one is for my hubby~

Happy Scrappin'
~Elisha

Cricut Reward Goodies

2011-06-17T16:22:00.000-06:00

So after saving and saving my Cricut Rewards I finally decided to spend a few. I'm excited that they arrived today because I can make a Father's Day card with my new cartridge!!

Happy Scrappin'
~Elisha

My First Studio J Layouts!!

2011-06-15T10:06:00.000-06:00

Here are two layouts I created on Close To My Heart's Studo J digital scrapbooking program. During our Studio J^® Free-for-All in June, we're giving everyone a FREE Studio J^® JPG file—no purchase required! Simply log on to Studio J^®, create a layout, then order one JPG file of your layout. It's as easy as that! Download and save your file so you can post your layout online, email it to family and friends, or print them.

If you have a Studio J^® or a MyCTMH^® account, just log in and start creating. If you don't have an account, creating one is easy. You can access Studio J^® through MyCTMH^® website or at studioj.com.

Discover how quick and simple scrapbooking can be with Studio J^®—and get your FREE JPG layout in Free-for-All June!

Happy Scrappin'
~Elisha

Cricut Everyday Cartridge Giveaway!!

2011-06-13T10:03:00.000-06:00

Be sure to visit Scrappin With Cricut to enter to win the Cricut Everyday Exclusive Cartridge!! She is giving one away when she reaches 500 followers. Good Luck:)

Happy Scrappin'
~Elisha

Minnie Mouse Door Sign

2011-06-06T15:47:00.000-06:00

I am trying to come up with some new products to put in my Etsy store. Since my Minnie Mouse cupcake toppers are so popular I decided to create a Birthday Door Sign. I am super happy at how this example came out. Is soooo cute!! Now it's off to make some invitations and treat bags. Be sure to visit my Etsy store today!

Happy Scrappin'
~Elisha

Flip Flop Birthday Banner

2011-05-30T11:11:00.001-06:00

This has been a busy month for Etsy orders!! Which I am very thankful for. This order is for a 40th Birthday Party. She wanted a Hot Pink, Zebra Print and Flip Flop banner. I think this one came out super cute!!

Happy Scrappin'
~Elisha

Customer Etsy Photos

2011-05-25T09:44:00.001-06:00

Just thought I would share a few photos from my recent Etsy customers.

High Heel Shoes and Purse Cupcake Toppers

I just love how her table turned out with the help of my cupcake toppers!!

Minni Mouse Cupcake Toppers

To order your custom cupcake toppers please visit my Etsy store today!!
~Elisha

National Scrapbook Day - My Pink Stamper Challenge #1

2011-05-07T10:37:00.000-06:00

It's National Scrapbook Day!! Today at My Pink Stamper, Robyn is having challenges all day long!! I am going to only be available to participate in a few challenges. I have a Mother Daughter Dance to go to tonight and I am still making our poodle skirts. It's going to be a crazy but fun day!!
For the first challenge, you have to make something with a cupcake. I just love cupcakes don't you? My daughter has two birthday parties this month so I decided to make a card for this challenge. I think it turned out pretty stinkin' cute!!

Cricut Cartridge - Rock Princess

Zebra Pattern Paper - Blast Off Imagine Cartridge

Ribbon - Close To My Heart

Cardstock - Close To My Heart

Everyday Sentiments - My Pink Stamper Stamp Set

Happy A Super Scrappy Day,

Gypsy Update Problem

2011-05-05T13:56:00.001-06:00

I have been trying to update my Gypsy for two days now and I am not having any luck. Is anyone else having this problem? If so any ideas on how to get my Gypsy updated?

Happy Scrappin'

Butterfly Layout

2011-04-09T18:38:00.001-06:00

So have you missed me? I tell ya it has been one thing after another. Things have seem to slow down a bit and I have time to get some scrapbooking done. Today's layout features a new paper packet from Close To My Heart, Wings. I just love the colors and pattern paper that comes in this packet. To order this beautiful paper just click here.

OK, onto my layout. Now it's missing a title but I plan for it to say "Spread Your Wings and Fly". I have not yet decided what Cricut cartridge I want to use for the title. I plan on taking photos of my second oldest daughter. She turned 10yr old this February and she has the beautiful butterfly shirt that will match perfectly with this paper. Just waiting for some nice weather and for the plants to not look so dead. LOL!!

PRODUCT USED

CTMH Wings Paper Packet

Black Ribbon - CTMH Wings Level 2 Assortment

Black Button Brads - CTMH Mini Medley Accents Black Collection

Stickles

EK Success Border Punch

Rock Princess - Cricut Cartridge

Happy Scrappin'

Close To My Heart Website....BACK UP AND RUNNING!!

2011-03-30T18:05:00.000-06:00

I had to close down my Close To My Heart website for a short while but it is now but up and running!! Be sure to go check it out and save my site for all of your future Close To My Heart orders. If you have never heard of Close To My Heart we carry awesome stamping and scrapbook supplies. View the online Idea Book to see all of our wonderful products!!

Go to https://stampersden.myctmh.com/ now!!

Happy Scrappin'

Busy...busy...busy

2011-03-09T18:15:00.000-07:00

OMG!! I am so sorry for my lack of posting lately. I have been busy, busy, busy with a sick husband, sick kids and several orders from my Etsy shop. I am so happy that my shop has really taken off just this past month. My largest order was for a 40th Birthday Party. She wanted a banner, water bottle labels, gift tags, cupcake toppers, and place cards. It was so much fun to create for her and she LOVES my work!! So I though I would share what I created for her.

Custom banner

TRINA

FAB AT 40

Gift tag

Water bottle label

Place card

Purse cupcake topper

High heel shoe cupcake topper

Everthing (but the banner) packaged and ready to ship!!

She is so happy with my work that she would like to use me for future events!! So exciting!!

Happy Scrappin'

So Sorry For Being MIA

2011-02-26T10:06:00.000-07:00

OMG! I am so sorry that I have been MIA all this month. February is a crazy month. Between Girl Scout booth sales, two birthdays and several custom Etsy orders I have neglected my blog. I do promise that I will post more next month as it should not be as crazy as February has been. Please be patient with me. I will have lots to show off in March because I have several new cartridges that I need to play with!!

Happy Scrappin'

Blog Candy at Juicy Creation

2011-02-10T08:53:00.000-07:00

Just thought I would give you a heads up on some Blog Candy over at Juicy Creation. Her birthday is this month and to celebrate she is giving away some cute stuff. Go check her out and enter for your chance to win!!

Happy Scrappin'

Goovy

2011-02-02T16:19:00.000-07:00

I was online last week shopping on Joann.com and came accross some new DCWV Paper and Matstacks. Of course I had to buy them!! The matstack I am showing today is called Hippie Chic. I love this paper! It goes so perfectly with Cricut's new cartridge Groovy Times.

This is a super simple card but I love how it came out.

Happy Scrappin'

SCAL Giveaway!!

2011-01-27T11:06:00.000-07:00

I have been debating on getting Sure Cuts A Lot (SCAL) for some time now. I own 80+ cartridges but love some of the SCAL cuts that people have created. After reading this review from Dirty Truth Reviews I think I may have to breack down and buy the program. Of course winning it would be nice too!! Go visit Dirty Truth Reviews for your chance to win SCAL 2.0!!

Happy Scrappin'

Cricut Circle Blog Monthly Challenge

2011-01-26T16:14:00.000-07:00

The Cricut Circle Blog Challenge this month was to scraplift a project off of the Circle Blog. You have to use at least two Cricut cuts (made lots of those), scraplift a project you have seen on the Circle Blog for your inspiration, and use products from at least two of the Circle Blog Sponsor's.

For my project I wanted to scraplift one of the Your Story Photo Binder projects. I recently purchased my Your Story Photo on HSN and could not wait to get started on this challenge. I decided to scraplift the recipe book.

Here is the one from the Cricut Circle Blog:

Here is my take on the recipe book:

Recipe:

Cricut Imagine

Kate's Kitchen Imagine Cartridge featuring Cosmo Cricket

Bazzill White Cardstock (printed all papers and die cuts)

CTMH Chocolate Stamp Pad (to distress the edges of all of the papers and die cuts)

Your Story Photo Binder

5x7 Your Story Photo Cover

Foam Squares

This is my second project using my new binder and I can't wait to create many more!!

Happy Scrappin'

My First YourStory Book: Homecoming

2011-01-21T15:23:00.007-07:00

So, I got a new toy from HSN this week. A YourStory Personal Book Binder machine and I absolutely love it!! For my first book I wanted to create something for my oldest daughter. She went to Homecoming early this year with her boyfriend and I thought a mini album would be perfect for this special occasion. I found some awesome paper from Joann's that is perfect plus it is "twilightly" which I love! This only took me about an hour to create and just a few minutes to bind altogether. Here are a just few pictures of the mini album.

Recipe:

YourStory machine

YourStory 5x7 Shimmer Black book cover

DCWV The Immortal Love matstack

DCWV The Immortal Love chipboard embellishments

Happy Scrappin'

Winter Fun!

2011-01-19T16:00:00.008-07:00

Recipe:

Winter Frolic Cricut Cartridge

Aspen Paper Packet from CTMH

Snowflakes 3-D Stickers from Jolee's

Magic - sketch book from CTMH

Happy Scrappin'

Chocolate Love!

2011-01-18T09:23:00.006-07:00

Emma over at http://www.creativetimeforme.com/ is having her IMAGINE NATION CHALLENGE. For this challenge you have to your your Imagine to create a "Sweet" or"Valentine" theme project. I just got the Yummy Imagine Cartridge not to long ago and decided that this would be great to use for this challenge. I was temped to use the same images that Emma used but decided on the cute chocolate cupcakes instead.

Here is the card that I came up with.

RECIPE:

Cricut Imagine

Yummy Imagine Cartridge

White Daisy Textured Cardstock ~ Close To My Heart

Glitter Brads ~ Close To My Heart

Chocolate Ribbon ~ Close To My Heart

Chocolate Stamp Set ~ Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps

Happy Scrappin'

My Pink Stamper Blog Hop Challenge

2011-01-16T15:42:00.007-07:00

Robyn, at My Pink Stamper had her first Design Team Blog hop. While you were hopping away they each had a code word that spelled out a challenge. For this challenge you needed to use her line of stamps and or the color pink. I, sadly do not own any of her stamps yet but could totally use the color pink. Here is what I came up with:

RECIPE:

Hello Kitty with heart cut out at 5"using Hello Kitty Greetings Cricut Cartridge

K&Company giliter paper

Pink Textured Cardstock

White Cardstock

Black Cardstock

White Polka Dot Ribbon

Stickles

Happy Scrappin'

NEW Tool I Will Have To Get!!

2011-01-14T08:45:00.005-07:00

OK, I just got this email from Creations By Christie and she posted this awesome new tool that all us scrapbookers may just have to get. I'm telling ya it is pretty cool!! I think I am going to pre-order one just as soon as I can talk my hubby into it. LOL! This new tool is called Scrap'n Easel by ContainYa Crafts! For a limited time this will be available at an introductory price along with a %10 discount using code IHEARTSCRAP'NTOTE. So head on over and go check it out!!

Happy Scrappin'

Scrapbooking Goals for 2011!!

2011-01-08T10:49:00.003-07:00

I am not very good at keeping my scrapbooking goals but I am going to try my hardest to complete these goals before the end of this year. I am so far behind on MY scrapbooking that I hope this post will motivate me and maybe my followers out there.

OK, here are my personal goals for this year in no particular order:

1. Finish my Wedding Album
2. Print out ALL of 2009 Pictures
3. Complete 2009 scrapbook album
4. Finish my 2005 trip to Disneyland album
5. Finish Megan's 1st Year album
6. Catch up on Megan's School Year album

WOW!! That is a lot!! Hopefully I am not asking myself to do to much. I can do if I try to keep my pages simple and not so time consuming. That in itself is tough for me to do because I can spend 2 to 3 hours just on one layout. I am going to post my goals on the side bar of this blog to remind me everyday. When a goal is completed I will be sure to post pictures and mark it off my list.

What are your scrapbooking goals for 2011?

Happy Scrappin'

Become Jinger Adams Facebook Friend and Win an Imagine!!

2011-01-07T07:45:00.003-07:00

Become a fan of Jinger Adams' Facebook page and if she hits 5000 "Likes" by next Friday the person who sends the most friends here will win a IMAGINE! She will also give another IMAGINE to the circle member who sends the most people. The person in 2nd place for sending the most friends here will win the new Cake Mini, and of course, the circle member in 2nd place will also win the Cake Mini. Last but not least, she will also give away 2 - $50 Gift cert. to Cricut.com for 2 random winners!! So why not become a fan today and be sure to let Jinger know that Elisha Carter sent you!!

Happy Scrappin'

MY FAVORITE Top 10 Scrapbook Pages of 2010!!

2010-12-31T08:47:00.018-07:00

OMG!! I am so so so sorry I have been MIA for so long. I have had two horrible colds, one on Thanksgiving and then again on Christmas. Things have been so hectic around here during the holiday's that I had no time to create anything. 2011 is just around the corner so it's time to get crafting again!! Without further adu here is my favorite top 10 scrapbook pages of 2010!!

Love these colors! This one I sold on Etsy. Going to have to recreate it for myself.

My daughter's birthday 6th birthday party. She is now going to be 10 in February. My how time flies.

Another one I sold on Etsy. Love this one too that I might have to make one for myself.

Another Etsy layout. Love the bright colors on this one!!

Etsy layout using old CTMH paper. Wish I had more of this paper. I love how this layout turned out.

Etsy layout using Peachy Keen Stamps. So cute!!

A wedding layout. Married 10 years and I have still not finished this album. Maybe I will get it done by our next anniversary.

Etsy layout using old CTMH papers. Love the colors!!

My favorite Imagine layout!! Need to play with my machine more and make more layouts.

Cricut Circle layout. More old CTMH papers. So fun!!

THAT'S IT!! My top 10 layouts of 2010!! Can't wait to start creating more layouts for 2011.

Have a Happy and safe New Year!!

Luau Birthday Invitation

2010-11-30T13:50:00.008-07:00

My youngest daughter turns 7 in December. I can not believe that 7 years has gone by so fast. She was almost a Christmas baby and so for her birthday this year she got pretty creative. This year we are going to have a Luau!! I have been struggling with an invitation. I always go pretty elaborate on creating invitations but there is so much I want to make for the actual party that I wanted to go simple but still have a cute invitation. I was searching around on the Internet and saw a grass skirt invitation. It was super cute, simple and I had everything I needed to create it.

The inside of the card says

"Grab your grass skirt or
Hawaiian shirt and head to...
Madison's Birthday Cabana"

Date

Time

Address

Happy Scrappin'

100 Followers WINNER!!

2010-11-29T12:17:00.006-07:00

OK, time has come to announce my winner. Before I do that I just want to thank you all for your kind comments as well as following me. I do hope that with my cold ending that I will be able to sit down and craft more. I love to share my artwork with you and I hope you enjoy seeing what I create. Without further ado our winner is..................................................................

True Random Number Generator

Min:1

Max:48

Result: 16

Helen said...
Congrats on 100!! What a nice giveaway :) Have a Happy Thanksgiving!!

CONGRATULATIONS!!!! Helen, I will be contacting you shortly to get your mailing information. Thanks again to all that played!! I know I had a few questions from some ladies and I will be getting back to you sometime this week.

Happy Scrappin'

100 FOLLOWERS BLOG CANDY!!

2010-11-22T16:14:00.009-07:00

I am soooo excited that I have reached over 100 followers! For reaching this milestone, I am giving away a brand new Gingerbread Cricut Cartridge!! All you need to do is leave me a comment on this post and you are entered to win. You will have until 8am (MST) Monday, November 29th to post your comment. Only one comment per person please. Also be sure to leave me a way for me to contact you if you are the winner.

Good Luck!

Blog Hop WINNER!!

2010-11-22T08:06:00.011-07:00

I just want to say thank you visiting my blog along with all of your kind comments and well wishes. I am still sick but think I am on the mend even though I sound horrible.

Without further delay the winner of my drawing is....................................................................

True Random Number Generator

Min: 1
Max: 63
Result:
29
Powered by RANDOM.ORG

Kathy said...
Beautiful wreath! It must have taken quite some time to put together. Thanks for sharing and hope you feel better soon!

Kathy, I will be contacting you shortly. Thank you all that entered in my drawing!! I was very overjoyed to see so many people enter in my drawing. I also have some great news!! With this hop my blog ended up hitting over 100 FOLLOWERS!! What does that mean? It means that I will be having another drawing starting later today!! Be sure to come back and visit me for another chance to win and awesome prize!!

Happy Scrappin'

My Thanksgiving Blessings BLOG HOP!!

2010-11-20T10:24:00.011-07:00

Welcome to Mile High Stamping and the MY THANKSGIVING BLESSINGS Blog Hop! If you've come from visiting Debbie at DD Craft's, you're in the right place!

If you've just happened across my blog and would like to play along with our fun hop, you can go to INKING IT UP CRAZY and start at the beginning. Go http://www.inkingitupcrazy.blogspot.com/.

The theme of this blog hop is MY THANKSGIVING BLESSINGS. Each blog has created a project centered around the blessings they have had this past year. Be sure to visit each blog for inspiration and fun BOG CANDY.

Kassidy- http://www.inkingitupcrazy.blogspot.com/

Theresa- http://www.juicycricutcards.blogspot.com/

Jenny- http://www.crazyaboutcricut.blogspot.com/

Celeste- http://www.ccscards.blogspot.com/

Raven- http://www.love4stamps.blogspot.com/

Rebecca- http://www.creationswithbecka.blogspot.com/

Debbie- http://www.craftydeb-ddscrafts.blogspot.com/

Elisha- http://www.milehighstamping.blogspot.com/ *YOU ARE HERE*

Sherri- http://www.sherrisspace.blogspot.com/ NEXT STOP

Susan- http://www.itsmesusanp.blogspot.com/

Sandra- http://www.365daysofcricut.blogspot.com/

Kathy- http://www.kathyand3kids.blogspot.com/

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I am feeling under the weather so I am posting a fun Fall Wreath that I created last year. I saw this great idea on You Tube using paper to create this beautiful fall wreath, so I just had to try it!

You will need:
Cricut: Speaking of Fall cartridge (pg 31 in 3" and 5", pg 50 in 6", 8"and 91/2", pg 54 in 4" and 6")

Foam Wreath

Wide wire ribbon ( I ended up using a whole roll for mine including the bow)

Fall Scrapbook Pattern Paper

Hot Glue Gun

Brown Ink

Instructions:

First you will wrap your wreath in the wide ribbon. I hot glued mine one to make it super simple. You could also pin it on. Then I cut out my leaves out with my cricut in several sizes and inked all the edges. Once all my leaves were cut out and inked I then adhered them on my wreath with hot glue. This seemed to be the fastest and simplest way to get them on. When placing them on my wreath I started with my larger leaves then filled in with the small ones all going in one direction. Do this until your wreath looks the way you want it. To be able to hang my I created a loop with the ribbon and hot glued that on the back. I also created a bow with the extra ribbon and hot glued it on the front of the wreath. That it! A gorgeous hand-made wreath that all your friends and family will love.

My BLOG CANDY will be a brand new roll of the ribbon I used on this project. To enter to win 1.) Become a Follower
2.) Leave me a comment

I will pick the winner on Monday morning. Good luck!!

Next stop is Sherri- http://www.sherrisspace.blogspot.com/

Happy Scrappin'

IMAGINE: Thank You Card

2010-11-17T16:54:00.006-07:00

I just received my free Lori's Garden Imagine Cartridge in the mail from Provo Craft. This was the promotion item that they had for Cricut Circle members when you purchased the Imagine on the HSN launch. I did not think I would like this cartridge but it has some beautiful images on it.

Happy Scrappin'

Cricut Circle Weekly Challenge #4: Birthday Sketch Challenge

2010-11-04T12:04:00.013-06:00

I am finally back to scrapping again!! Woohoo!! My back is feeling better, not 100% yet but enough that I can sit long enough to create a layout or two. So this weeks challenge on the Cricut Circle Blog is to create a Layout, Card, or Altered project using the SKETCH provided. The project must have a BIRTHDAY THEME and include BUTTONS in some way.

Here is the sketch:

Here is my layout:

RECIPE:

Animal Cookies Paper Packet from CTMH

Buttons from CTMH

"that takes the cake" title cut at 4" using Sweet Treats Cricut Cartridge

Cake cut at 3 1/2" using From My Kitchen Cricut Cartridge

Circle cut at 5 1/2" using Nifty Fifties Cricut Cartridge

Happy Scrappin'

WINNER!!

2010-11-03T11:02:00.005-06:00

Well I am sad that only one person played along in my challenge. Next time I have one I will give more notice and hopefully we will have more people play along. So with that said our winner is Debbie Chapman! Debbie please email me at ElishaCarter@msn.com with your address and I will get your Cuttlebug die out in the mail ASAP!

Happy Stampin'

HAPPY HALLOWEEN and a fun little Halloween GIVEAWAY!!

2010-10-31T11:37:00.014-06:00

As promised I have a little Halloween giveaway for all my followers. I am a bit of an Ebay junky and won two of the same thing so I decided to give it away today!! Today's giveaway is the Halloween Sign die and folder for your Cuttlebug!

To enter this giveaway all you have to do is use Mr Linky and show us how you have used your Cricut to decorate your house. If you do not have a Cricut that is OK. Show us how you have used your scrapbook supplies to decorate your home instead. I will pick our winner on Wednesday, November 3rd. This should give everyone time to post their photos.

I have not been able to to much with my Cricut lately with my back issue but here is what I did to decorate my window using my Cricut and the Pumpkin Carvings cartridge.

Thanks for playing and Happy Halloween!!

Sorry for being MIA :(

2010-10-30T10:28:00.003-06:00

I am so sorry for not posting anything in such a long time. So much has been going on in my life that I have not had time to do any crafting. To make this short and sweet in the past week I have lost my beloved 11 1/2 yr old greyhound, had a birthday, and been laid up in bed for 5 days with with I think is a slipped disk.

On Monday, October 18th my dear greyhound fell down our stairs at 3:30 am. My poor husband saw the whole thing and could do nothing to stop her. He carried her up the stairs and she seemed ok, just shaken up and a little limp. As the the day went on her limping was getting worse. She was also having a hard time getting up and down and we also noticed she manage to brake a toe from the fall. We called the vet and it was decided that she lived a long life and it was time to let her go. This was a very had decision to make but I know it was the right thing to do. For years she has been suffering with bad eyes and was showing signs that it was getting worse and would end up going blind. Recently her teeth have been getting worse as well. About 8 months ago we had 4 teeth pulled knowing that eventually all the teeth would have to go. I just knew that with the fall, broken toe, bad hips, and teeth that she would not make it threw another surgery. So we said goodbye to our dear Lottie on October 19th at 10 am in the morning.

The next day was my 34th birthday. It was difficult to enjoy this day without my dear Lottie but my dear kids and husband made my day very special with all their love and handmade cards. The birthday celebration continued on Sunday at my parents house. We enjoyed pizza, wine, presents and lots of fun!

All was getting back to normal and I thought I would be able to do some crafting on Monday, October 25th then all of the sudden I manage to hurt my back. Have no idea what I did. Just started having back spasms and stayed on the couch for the day. Thought that with some rest that it would get better but it only continued to get worse. I have been laid up in bed since only getting up when I need to. I wish I could say I am all better but I'm not. It is better than Monday but I can only stand and sit for a short time before I need to lay down. May have to go to the doctor to get it checked out and see if I have a slipped disk or something.

So there is my week all wrapped up. It has been quite a busy one. Be on the look out for new posts. I have some new cricut cartridges coming in the mail and hope to do some crafting once they come in. I will also have a fun Halloween giveaway starting later today. Going to rest alittle before I post my little giveaway and Halloween challenge!

Happy Stampin'

Halloween Treat Bag

2010-10-15T17:51:00.007-06:00

It's Friday so that means it's time for another fun Halloween project!! This week I decided to make a treat bag that my kids can give out at their Halloween class parties at school. These would also be fun to make up for neighbors or coworkers.

These are super simple to make!

Take 4" x 4" black cardstock (score at 2" then fold in half and staple to bag) . Then punch our 2" x 4" green cardsock with a fun Halloween boarder punch. Layer on the 1" x 4" Patten Paper and attach some black ribbon. Tie a knot then add a stamped sentiment and your done!!

Happy Stampin'

STAMP SET FROM: http://scrappymoms-stamps.blogspot.com/2010/08/all-current-scrappy-moms-stamps-set.html

My Pink Stamper: CUTE Challenge

2010-10-12T17:03:00.007-06:00

So for today's challenge with My Pink Stamper, you are suppose to make some CUTE! My youngest daughter is going to a birthday party this weekend so I made this cute birthday card using the Rock Princess cartridge. I just love the cupcake with the bones. Way to cute if you ask me!!

Happy Stampin'

Wild Thing

2010-10-09T14:59:00.005-06:00

Friday's Halloween Project (a day late):

Here was a quick page I put together using Close To My Heart's Hooligans Paper Packet and My Stickease. No cricut for this page, which was really weird for me to do. I always use my cricut for most of my projects.

Be on the look out for more Halloween projects next Friday, October 15th!

Happy Haunting,

Crazy Around Here

2010-10-08T16:11:00.003-06:00

OK, it's Friday and I have not had a chance to sit down and create a Halloween project. I am so so sorry. I have been gone all day with my 1st grader and her class on a Field Trip to the farm. We had lots of fun picking corn, green beans, potatoes, celery and carrots. All the veggies are clean now and I am going to make a yummy stew this weekend. Tomorrow should be less hectic for me so I should be able to sit down and create something spooky to share.

So please stay tuned....

Happy Haunting,

Weekly Challenge #1: OOH, LA LA! FRENCH MANOR!

2010-10-07T12:25:00.008-06:00

The new Cricut Circle Blog is going to have Weekly Friday Challenges. This week was to create something using the French Manor cartridge. Here was the catch, you must included JEWELS or PEARLS and your project must have at lease two cuts. Since I love the Tri-Fold Shutter card I decided to make another one using the Eifel tower from the French Manor cartridge as my focus. I am super happy with this card and hope everyone likes it too.

Happy Stamping,

Got Scraps? Halloween Challenge

2010-10-05T12:09:00.010-06:00

Got Scraps? is having their first Monday of the Month challenge. I decided to create a Tri-fold Shutter card. I have seen these cards all over the Internet and have been wanting to try to make one for some time. They look difficult to create but it was actually very simple.

For my card I used Close To My Heart's NEW paper packet called Hooligans. It is just absolutely adorable!! I also used the Hooligans felt stickers from Close To My Heart and Scrappy Moms: A Haunting We Will Go stamp set.

Here is the basic card recipe.

Card Base

5.5x12 scored at 2", 4", 8", 10" turned and cut at 1.25" and 4.25"

Cardstock

2 - 1.75" x 5.25"

1- 2.75" x 3.75"

2 - 2.75" x 1.75"4 -

1" x 1.75"2 -

1" x 3.75"

Patterned paper

2 - 1.5" x 5"

1 - 2.5" x 3.5"

2 - 2.5" x 1.5"

4 - .75" x 1.5"

2 - .75" x 3.5"

Front panel

3" x 4.25

2.75" x 4"

*I did add extra layering on the front panel and inside panel.

Happy Haunting,

I want CANDY! Treat Bag

2010-10-03T12:26:00.005-06:00

Where does the week go? I have been so busy with custom orders that I forgot to do my Friday Halloween project. So I do apologise that this is a few days late.

To create this cute treag bag I used the Bat Treat Bag from the Mini Monsters cartridge. I cut the bag out of a 12x12 piece of Amethyst Close To My Heart cardstock and choose the Fit To Page feature on my Cricut Expressions. This cut it out at 6". Then I chose a darker shade of purple (Hydrangea from Close To My Heart) for the mouth wings and handles. Remember to deselect the Fit To Page feature when cutting out the accents of the bag. Otherwise they will be way to big! Then I cut the ears (I think that is what they are) out of gray Bazzill textured cardstock and the the eyes and fangs from black and white cardstock. He is very easy to make would be great to give to the class filled with treats at this years Halloween party!!

Happy Haunting,

SUPERMAN Cupcake Holder

2010-09-26T18:23:00.007-06:00

I just got the Superman Cricut cartridge in my mail a few days ago and saw that it made these really cute cupcake holders. Since I am working on a custom Superhero order I thought they would be perfect for her son's party.

To cut the cupcake holder I decided to try it at "fit to page" on a 12x12 mat and it was perfect!! Now when you cut out the building and details make sure you turn off the fit to page feature and cut those out at 11 1/4" (same as the holder). This will fit perfectly.

If you have any questions on creating this cupcake holder using the Superman Cricut Cartridge please feel free to contact me.

Happy Scrappin'

Halloween Blog Hop

2010-09-25T10:18:00.002-06:00

Let's try something a little different! A Halloween Blog Hop!! If you'd like to play along, you just need to scroll to the bottom of the thumbnails and click on the "click here to enter" button. It will walk you through the steps to submit your own picture that will show up on my blog, and get a code to put on your own blog. The blog hop will then be on your blog too!!Get the code here to add it to your blog!

Halloween In Wonderland Card

2010-09-24T17:53:00.007-06:00

It's Friday again, and that means another fun Halloween project. This week I made a card showcasing the Graphic 45 Halloween In Wonderland paper pad. I actually bought a wonderful kit from No Time To Stamp.

The kit included

1 8×8 Pad Graphic 45 – Halloween In Wonderland
2 Kaisercraft Self Adhesive Rhinestones – Black and Purple
6 yards 1.25″ Silk Ribbon – 2 yds each Rust, Moss, Violet
15 yards 1/2″ Wrinkled Ribbon – 5 yds each Olive, Orange, Black
4 yards 2″ Webbing – 2 yds each Olive, Black
2 yards 2″ Orange Sheer with Black Flocked Spiders and Webs
2 yards 1.5″ Black Sheer with Checked Satin Edging in Orange/Black

Happy Scrappin'

1st Imagine Card: Best Friends

2010-09-21T16:49:00.008-06:00

OK, here is my first card using only my Cricut Imagine. It's sort of an odd size card (4 1/4" x 7") but it's super cute!! I used the Nursery Tails cartridge along with textured white Bazzill cardstock. I really am liking the textured cardstock with the cut-outs.

For more Imagine projects please visit my new blog

http://imaginewhatyoucando.blogspot.com/

Happy Scrappin'

IMAGINE Is In The House!!

2010-09-20T22:18:00.003-06:00

Yay!! It's finally here!! I have not had much of a chance to play with it yet but I will post some photos and hopefully my first video on my new blog soon!!

Happy Scrappin'

Time To Make Way.....

2010-09-19T09:55:00.006-06:00

for my new Imagine machine that will be here tomorrow!! My office is such a mess and as of right now I have NO room for my new machine. Here is hoping I can find room for all my stuff!!

Before

After

Happy Scrappin'

BOO! Banner

2010-09-18T13:46:00.009-06:00

Thank you so much for waiting! Here is the BOO banner I have been working on. I am super happy with they way it turned out. This looks so cute in person!!

To create the banner portion of this project I used the TAG feature on page 46 from ONCE UPON A PRINCESS. The main banner was cut out at 4 1/2". When I went to cut the inner tag (the shift feature) it was way to small for what I wanted so I ended up cutting those out at 5". I then created the paper flower using two strips of 2" x 12" of pattern paper. These where accordion folded and attached together to make one long strip. I simply connected the two ends together and pushed them down to create the pleated flower. I found this idea on someones blog but I can't seem to find it. If anyone wants a tutorial on this I will see if I can make a video of one.

Next I cut out the word BOO in black at 4" using the STORYBOOK cartridge. Also the shadow at 4" using a olive green cardsock. To make my letters sparkle I covered the black letters in Martha Stewart's Black Onyx fine glitter. LOVE this stuff!! Finally I attached it all together added a couple of bows from some fun ribbon from Michales and it was done!!

Happy Haunting,

BOO! (sneak peek)

2010-09-17T19:38:00.005-06:00

OK, so this is only a sneak peek at today's project. I truly apologize for not getting this finished. I just don't know where my day went. Stay tuned and tomorrow and I will post my finished project!!

Happy Haunting,

Super Hero Invitations

2010-09-16T18:30:00.007-06:00

I received a custom order of Super Hero invitations for a client of mine who has a son turning 1yrs old. These are still a work in progress but I am happy with they way the are coming out. Next will be Cupcake toppers. Not sure what I am doing on those. Going to play around with a couple of ideas.

Stay tuned for tomorrow!! It will be time for another fun Halloween project!!

Happy Stampin'

I Have A New Blog!!

2010-09-14T10:50:00.006-06:00

Please come and follow my new blog devoted to the new Cricut Imagine machine!! My new blog will only feature projects, tips, tricks and hopefully some videos using the new Cricut Imagine!!

Don't worry, Mile High Stamping will still be up and running showcasing projects using my Cricut Expressions, stamps and other great scrapbooking and cardmaking products out in the market today. I just felt that I needed a new blog for this awesome new machine!!

Hope to see you over at Imagine What You Can Do

Happy Stampin'

Trick or Treat Layout

2010-09-10T16:09:00.010-06:00

Where did this week go? So sorry this weeks Halloween project did not go up sooner today. Been busy today with landscaping and volunteering at school. OK, on to this weeks project. For this week I did a spooky scrapbook layout using the Mini Monsters Cricut cartridge and some retired CTMH paper. I am very happy with they way this layout turned out!

Happy Scrappin'

HOUSE, SIGN, and TREE cut out at 6"

TITLE and FENCE is cut out at 3"

I'm In the Circle are You?

2010-09-08T17:02:00.006-06:00

I just signed up to be a part of the Cricut Circle. I'm sending out invitations for YOU to join!

What is the Cricut Circle?

The Cricut Circle by Provo Craft is a select community of Cricut enthusiasts. Cricut owners are the most creative, passionate, social, and fun-loving people on the plant — and you have been personally invited to join the Circle by one of your friends.

As a new member, you will have access to exclusive content and information, including:
All Cricut Circle members will receive an additional Imagine Cartridge after they purchase the Imagine via HSN on 9/14/2010.

Four exclusive cartridges a year — one each quarter starting with French Manor...ONLY available to Cricut Circle members.

Special buying privileges like rebates, monthly coupons, and opportunities to buy other exclusive products for your Cricut, from friends and partners of Provo Craft
Extra reward points and special cricut.com discounts

A members-only bracelet with an exclusive Cricut Circle charm

A special Cricut Circle Community that has come together through an exclusive Cricut Circle forum on Cricut.com

Inspiration and education from exclusive Cricut Circle webinars, swarms, meet-ups, and events

A fun Cricut Circle blog and a monthly project-inspired online magazine to fill your mind with ideas galore

If you join I will receive 100 rewards points per person that signs up before September 13th !If you sign up for a full year I will receive a gypsy! If I receive a Gypsy I will be giving it away on my blog. So ask for your invitation today!!

Please email me and I will send you an invitation to join the circle! Hurry this offer is only until September 13th!!

HOPE to see you in the circle!

Halloween Night Card

2010-09-03T11:39:00.010-06:00

It's getting close to that time of year, HALLOWEEN!! To honor my favorite holiday I will be showcasing a Halloween project every Friday from now until the Friday before Halloween. If you have any spooky requests please send them to ElishaCarter@msn.com with the subject stating "Halloween Request". I will do my best to get in each and every request granted.

My first Halloween project is this fun gate fold card using the Cricut cartridge, Mini Monsters. I love how this card came out! I am not sure the pictures do it justice.

The base of this card is a 5 1/2" by 12" piece of cardstock. It is then scored at 2", 4", 8" and 10" using my Scor-Pal. Once scored and folded this will be your standard A2 size card. Then I cut out 4 pieces of pattern paper at 1 3/4" x 5 1/4". The center pattern paper is cut out 3 3/4" x 5". The the white cardstock which I cut out at 3 1/4" x 4 3/4". Last my cute skeleton is cut out at 4" using my Cricut. Put everything together and you have a cute Halloween card ready to give to a teacher, friend or family.

Happy Halloween!

"Thirller"

2010-09-01T09:59:00.005-06:00

As you know, with a new month comes a new CTMH Stamp of the Month. This month's (Thriller - D1442) is the perfect complement to any Halloween card or layout. The image you see of the stamp set is of the carrier sheet the stamps come on. The actual size of that sheet is 6" x 6".

To order this haunting stamp set please email me at elishacarter@msn.com

Happy Stampin'

LOOK What FedEx Just Brought Me!!

2010-08-30T17:21:00.005-06:00

I won the Toy Story Cricut Cartridge awhile back from My Pink Stamper and it finally arrived today!! I am very excited to start playing. Thanks so much Robyn!!

Happy Scrappin'

Witch Cupcake Toppers

2010-08-30T16:38:00.008-06:00

Here are some cute Witch cupcake toppers that I created today. I used Cricut's Celebrate with Flourish cartridge. The Witch is cut out at 2 1/2 inches. Layer all the pieces, add some dimension and stick them on a lollipop stick and your done!

Happy Stampin'

Positively Perfect Day (Wedding layout)

2010-08-30T10:28:00.008-06:00

Have you missed me? With back to school, painting, and life itself, I just have not had time to sit down and create stuff. Now that things have settled down I am getting back into the groove of things.

My 10 year wedding anniversary is this Thursday, September 2nd. My goal was to have my wedding album done by then but it's sadly not going to happen. I did have a chance to finish up this layout but I have tons more to do. Now I am out of adhesive! So until I can go shopping for some more, I may just plan pages and scrap them later.

Happy Scrappin'

RECEIPE: (all Close To My Heart products) Perfect Day Level 2 Paper Packet, Perfect Day My Stickease, Cocoa Ink Pad, Foundry Metal Tabs, Spring Blossom Brad Assortments, and the layout is created using a pattern from Imagine

Celebrating Today!

2010-08-20T09:26:00.002-06:00

Today I am celebrating 9 years with Close To My Heart! My how time flies when your having fun!!

Happy Stampin'

Roller-Skate Cupcake Toppers

2010-08-12T13:56:00.006-06:00

I am now selling cupcake toppers at my Etsy store. These ones match the invitation I just posted the other day. I am happy to take custom orders on these cute toppers so please feel free to contact me.

Happy Stampin'

Hand-stamped Roller Skate Invitations

2010-08-10T20:19:00.008-06:00

Sorry I have been MIA for the past few days, I have been working on a customer order of roller skate Invitations. These are different from my other ones. The roller skate is a stamp instead of a paper piecing. Making this invitation a little less expensive than the paper pieced one. If you need some of these cute invitations for your next party please feel free to contact me or view my Etsy store.

Happy Stampin'

Mushroom Birthday Card

2010-08-07T13:39:00.008-06:00

My middle daughter has a birthday party to go to later today and the Birthday Girl loves Tinker Bell. I decided to do a card with the mushroom from the Tinker Bell cartridge. Tinker Bell has lots of layers and I am short on time. The present is wrap in Tinker Bell wrapping paper and I made the card to match.

Happy Scrappin'

$2, $4, $6 for 8....It's YOU We Appreciate!

2010-08-04T15:27:00.004-06:00

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Ticket to Ride

2010-08-03T15:35:00.007-06:00

Here is a really simple layout I created today. Perfect for a day at the amusement park. I used two cartridges for this layout, Summer Vacation and Robotz. Enjoy!

Happy Scrappin'

Trip 2 the Beach

2010-08-02T16:19:00.012-06:00

Alright here is my next layout ready for photos of a recent or past beach trip. For this layout I used Bo Bunny's beach collection (sorry I do not know the exact name), Bazzill textured cardstock and of course my new Cricut cartridge, Summer Vacation.

The Summer Vacation cartridge does not come with layering features so I ended up using my Gypsy's hide couture feature to help with they layering effects. A few of the pieces I just cut them out twice and trimmed off what I did not need then paper pieced them together. I did not like the wheels on the car and trailer so I just used a circle punch. The title to may layout is my favorite piece. This one took 4 cuts and a little creative tearing to come up with this look.

Happy Scrappin'

COUNTRY GIRL Layout

2010-07-31T18:07:00.009-06:00

I am finally back making pages!! I was on vacation, then I was helping a neighbor out, got the outside of my house painted, oh and I was out of Cricut mats! Things are now back to normal and I am back in scrapbook mode. My goal this week is to make one layout a day. Like many of you out there finances are tough and I need to make a little $$ on the side. All the layouts I will be posting will be for sale at my Etsy store.

Happy Scrappin'

The NEW Cricut Imagine @ Summer CHA

2010-07-28T12:48:00.001-06:00

I found this video on youtube. I fell that this one is one of the better videos showing the new Cricut Imagine due to be released September 14th, 2010. I am going to have to save up for this machine as I found it the retail price to be $599.99. Hopefully when it is released it will come out a little cheaper.

Happy Scrappin'

Sorry for being MIA

2010-07-24T15:04:00.003-06:00

I am so sorry for being MIA lately. I have been painting a neighbors son's bedroom for the past few days. Just been to busy to sit down and do some crafting. Today we are resting since the room is all put together. Maybe tomorrow I will be able to sit down and do some scrapbooking.

Happy Scrappin'

Home At Last

2010-07-20T18:18:00.011-06:00

I am back home! My BFF and I arrived home lat Sunday night. I spent most of yesterday just trying to get back into the swing of things. We ended up doing over 2,000 miles of driving. Needless to say I am not wanting to get back in a car for awhile. It was a wonderful trip and I would do it again! Now I am ready to sit down and scrapbook our adventure!

It's HOT here in St. George, UT

Watching the sunrise while driving to Disneyland

We made it!

Me at Disneyland

I love the Toy Story Mania ride.

Me in my e-D Glasses

Happy Scrappin'

Back from DISNEYLAND!

2010-07-17T20:28:00.004-06:00

WE DID IT!!

We left Friday at 5am and arrived in Disneyland 6 hours latter. Got our 1 day park hopper pass and had a blast! We ended up staying until the park closed and crashed for the night at my BFF's in-laws. Got up today, took a short shower, had breakfast, and hit the road back to St. George, UT. Tonight we are just chillin' and then heading out in the morning to go back home to the families. I do not have my camera cord so I will post a few pictures from our grand adventure once I am home and unpacked.

Happy Scrappin'

Hello from Utah!

2010-07-15T14:24:00.006-06:00

Well, my BFF and I made it to Utah yesterday after a 12 hour drive from Denver. The drive was pretty uneventful and did not seem like 12 hours at all. Maybe that is because we were able to sit and chat with no kids or husbands interrupting us. Today we are taking it easy. Just saw Eclipse and LOVED it! Now we are at a book store using free Wi-fi to connect back to the world and enjoying yummy coffee. Plus when it is over 100 degrees you want to be inside where there is air conditioning. Tomorrow will be another fun filled day of driving as we have decided to take a spur of the moment trip to California to go to Disneyland for the day! Should be LOTS of fun!! I so can't wait. My hubby and kids will be mad when I get home and they find out what we did.

Signing off for today. Got to go check my facebook page.

Happy Scrappin'

Down on the Farm

2010-07-12T11:50:00.013-06:00

So I recently did some shopping on Ebay and found some cute scrapbook paper. I though this paper was so cute that I just had to play with it first! I used a few cartridges for this layout, Create-a-Critter (animals), Don Juan (title) and Old West (barn). I also used my Gypsy to hide the faces on the animals so I could use my Critter Faces Medium stamp set from Peachy Keen, and I also used my Gypsy to weld my title together.

Happy Scrappin'

RECIPE: CTMH - Cardstock, Paper Studio - Textured Cardstock, Reminisce - At the Farm pattern paper, CTMH - White Daisy Ribbon, EK Success Paper Punch, Karen Foster - Farm Mini Charm, Peachy Keen - Critter Faces Set A Medium stamp set, White Gel Pen, CTMH - markers

CRICUT LITE CARTRIDGE: Create-a-Critter, Don Juan, Old West

RIP ~ 40th Birthday Card

2010-07-10T17:38:00.008-06:00

My husband's buddy is having a party for his 40th Birthday. Of course I had to make him a card and it had to be manly and funny. I am not the best at making manly cards. I love pink, flowers, and lots of glitter. All of which is not manly. I recently bought the Mini Monsters Cricut Cartridge and saw that it had a tombstone card. What a perfect card for someone turning 40! I did end up adding a little bling to the card but it still looks masculine.

(had to hold the card becuase of the wind)

Happy Scrappin'

Cowboy Up!

2010-07-09T10:35:00.012-06:00

I just love this layout! The little cowboy is just so adorable.!!

Since I made a cowgirl layout I wanted to create a cowboy one. I used Close To My Heart's Sarsaparilla Paper Pack. It was perfect and gave that cowboy feel to the page. For my cowboy I used the Paper Doll Dress Up and cut him out at 6". I chose the blackout feature for the body so I could use Peachy Keen's Everyday Character Face Assortment stamp set. Since he was so big I used the largest stamp in set set. For the title and boots I used the Old West Cricut cartridge. Just got this cartridge a few days ago and I love it!! I hope to be able to use this cartridge quite a bit.

Happy Scrappin'

RECIPE: CTMH Sarsaparilla Level 2 Paper Packet (all patten paper and cardstock), EK Success Paper Punch, twine, White Gel Pen, Peachy Keen Everyday Character Face Assortment Stamp Set, CTMH Archival Black Ink,

CRICUT CARTRIDGE: Old West, Paper Doll Dress Up

WINNER!!

2010-07-08T12:32:00.005-06:00

OK, sorry this is a little late. The winner of my 4th of July Giveaway is...........................................................

True Random Number Generator : Result: 3

The Paper Princess said...
Hi Elisha Thanks for the chance to win some goodies from you! I've been a newsletter subscriber for a long time now and I'm delighted to formally follow you.........

Congratulations!! Please contact me with your info so I may mail off your prize.

Thanks to all that played along. Hopefully we will have more players with my next giveaway when I reach 100 followers!!

Happy Scrappin'

Sunny Days Layout

2010-07-06T11:34:00.010-06:00

As soon as our Wal-mart received the new Cricut Lite cartridges I made my dear hubby go out and get me one. I decided to go with the Celebrate with Flourish cartridge because I felt it had the most bang for my buck. It has lots of great images for the entire year! I made this layout with a retired paper packet from Close To My Heart. I am very sad that I did not buy more of this paper when I had a chance. It is so cute and was perfect for the images I chose.

Happy Scrappin'

RECIPE: CTMH Let's Get Together Level 2 Paper Packet (all patten paper and cardstock)(retired), CTMH Let's Get Together My Stickease (retired) CTMH Garden Green Ribbon Collection (retired), Bazzill Bling Cardstock, EK Success Paper Punch, Paper Flowers, Colonial White Brad

CRICUT LITE CARTRIDGE: Celebrate with Flourish

Natural Beauty Layout

2010-07-05T11:45:00.010-06:00

If you remember awhile back I posted the first page but I did not have enough to complete the second page. Well I finally ordered my paper and was able to finish the layout. I think my favorite part of this layout is the cute little worm. He is just so are adorable. LOL!

Happy Scrappin'

RECIPE: CTMH Spendor Paper Packet (all patten paper and cardstock), CTMH Star Spangled Blue Grosgrain Ribbon (retired), Cuttlebug Forest Branches Embossing Folder, CTMH Brown Bag Cardstock (tree), CTMH Irresistibles Chipboard, CTMH Brown Bag Ink Pad, CTMH Sunflower Ink Pad, CTMH Topiary Ink Pad, CTMH Primavera Rub-Ons

CRICUT CARTRIDGE: Create-a-Critter and Give a Hoot

HAPPY 4TH......GIVEAWAY

2010-07-04T13:48:00.007-06:00

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!! When I checked my blog today I saw that I am up to 40 followers now, woohoo!! So to honor the 4th and 40 followers I am having a small giveaway.

The winner of this giveaway will get:

1 - Making Memories Letters Sheer Frame

1 - 6x6 Brackets Chipboard from TLC

1 yard - Light Blue Gingham Ribbon

1 yard - Red Gingham Ribbon

1 yard - Blue Grosgrain Ribbon

GIVEAWAY RULES

1. Become or be a follower

2. Leave a commit on this post about your favorite part of the 4th of July.

That' it! I will use random.org to pick the winner on Thursday morning, July 8th 2010.

Thank you to all my followers! I will have another giveaway when we reach 100 followers. Not sure of what it will be but it will be much bigger. I will have new works of artwork posted this up coming week. So be on the look out and Happy 4th!!

Sprinkled With Fun Layout

2010-07-01T14:23:00.012-06:00

I am not a huge fan of summer (I don't like super hot weather) but I do LOVE ice cream! I had quite a bit of paper left over from my SWEET TREATS layout to make another "cool" layout!. No pun intended. LOL!! This one came out just as cute as the first layout.

Happy Scrappin'

RECIPE: CTMH Chocolate Cardstock, CTMH Hollyhock Cardstock, CTMH Ocean Textured Cardstock, KI Memories Sweet Talk Pattern Paper, Bazzill Bling Cardstock, Cuttlebug Swiss Dots Embossing Folder, Glitter Ribbon, Stickles

CRICUT CARTRIDGE: Sweet Treats

Yeehaw! Card

2010-07-01T09:04:00.008-06:00

This was the card I submitted to My Pink Stamper for her summer design team. Unfortunately my card was not chosen but I am now able to show it to you. This was created with some leftover scraps from the "Howdy" layout I did last week. I thought this came out just adorable! It's even more adorable in person.

Happy Stampin'

RECIPE: Horse from Create-a-Critter (cut at 3"), Creative Imaginations Cowgirl patern paper (cut at 2.25" x 5"), Stampin Up Blue Cardstock (cut at 3.75" x 5"), Stampin Up Pink Cardstock (cut at 4" x 5.25"), Close To My Heart Chocolate Base Cardstock (5.5" x 8.5"), Yeehaw Stamp Set from Close To My Heart (retired), Chocolate Ribbon, Peach Keen Stamps - Critter Faces Set A Medium, White Gel Pen

Baby Skunk Cards

2010-06-29T15:10:00.006-06:00

I received a custom order yesterday to create two Skunk cards for a customer's sister who is having twins. They do not know if they are boy's or girl's so I had to keep the cards gender neutral. I thought these came out super cute and she loves them too!

Happy Scrappin'

RECIPE: Cricut Cartridge - Create-a-Critter, CTMH - Caboodle Level 2 Paper Packet, CTMH Sweet Leaf and Buttercup Ribbon, EK Success punch, Cuttlebug - Swiss Dots Embossing Folder

My Creative Time: Throwback Thursday Challenge #4

2010-06-27T16:44:00.012-06:00

For this his week's challenge Emma wanted us was to create a scrapbook layout of any size using the Doodlecharms Cricut Cartridge. I am very happy with the cartridge choice since I just purchased it not to long ago.

I decided to use the watermelon from the cartridge and create a bright and fun layout with lots of pink and green! I am super happy with they way this layout turned out. I may still add a few sparkly touches but other than that it is ready for photos!!

Happy Scrappin'

RECIPE: Cricut Cartridge - DoodleCharms and Doodletype, CTMH - Cardstock and Textured Cardstock, DCWVSummer Paper Stack (a year or two ago), EK Success punch

"Howdy" Cowgirl Layout

2010-06-24T15:35:00.007-06:00

So my favorite colors are pink and brown and when I saw this cute cowgirl paper I just had to get it!! I started this layout a few days ago. The first page seem to take forever and the second page was a breeze. I tend to scrapbook here and there when I can find the time, like most of us I'm sure.

Hope y'all like it is much as I do.

Happy Scrappin'

RECIPE: Cricut Cartridge - Create-a-Critter, CTMH - Cardstock and Textured Cardstock, Creative Imaginations Pattern Paper, EK Success punch , Cinnamon Stickles, Jolee's 3-D Stickers

Birthday Girl Layout

2010-06-22T14:01:00.015-06:00

So I had a request from a blogger viewer that I post some layouts like the ones I sell on Etsy with photos. Here is a layout that I finished today. This one is pretty close to the Etsy layouts just without the ribbon. I really did want to use ribbon but my photos were not working for me. This is of my middle daughter at the age of 6. She is now 9 and my camera skills are a little better then they were then. I had lots of closeups that the ribbon would have covered up something important. I will try another layout with the ribbon so she can get a better idea.

I truly love this layout and I am sad to see this paper from Close To My Heart disappearing soon. I have almost ran out of it so I better order more before it's gone for good!

Happy Scrappin'

RECIPE: Cricut Cartridge - Once Upon A Princess, CTMH - Daydream Paper Packet, CTMH -Cardstock, EK Success punch , Crystal Stickles, Cotton Candy Stickles, Pink Stickles, and Lavender Stickles

Wild Thing Layout

2010-06-20T18:33:00.010-06:00

Here is another layout using Ki Memories Wild Life collection. Once again i used Create-a-Critter. I just can't seem to get enough of this cartridge. All those little critters are just to darn cute!!

I used my Gypsy to create this little girl. On the cartridge she is facing the to the left and I wanted her to face to the right. So in my Gypsy I fliped her and sized her at 5". I also used the Gypsy to weld the title together.

Happy Scrappin'

RECIPE: Cricut Cartridge - Create-a-Critter and Doodletype, Ki Memories - Wild Life collection, CTMH -Cardstock, EK Success punch , CTMH - Black Grosgrain Ribbon, Paper Flower, Yellow Stickles

Sweet Treats Layout

2010-06-15T15:46:00.017-06:00

I am super happy with they way this layout looks. It is so bright and cheery that it makes me want to head to an ice cream shop and have some yummy ice cream!!

I designed my title page in my Gypsy one night in bed and then completed it a few days later. Gotta love the portability of the Gypsy!! You can see in the photo above how it looked in my Gypsy. I started off with creating the scalloped circle which is actually a flower from the Sweet Treats cartridge. I ended up sizing it at 10..76 x 10.18". I did not want the inside cuts of the flower so used the new Hide Contour feature to take those out.

Next I created the photo mats (just for looks, I did not cut those out with my Cricut), title and ice cream cone. The ice cream cone which is also from Sweet Treats is cut out at a height of 5". My Title is from Don Juan and is welded and cut out at a height of 1.82"

My second page was not created on my Gypsy. I just kind of through it together on what would look best with the first page. I cut my cupcake out at 4" just using my Cricut Expressions.

Happy Scrappin'

RECIPE: CTMH Colonial White Cardstock, CTMH Chocolate Cardstock, CTMH Watermellon Textured Cardstock, CTMH Ocean Textured Cardstock, CTMH Citrus Leaf Textired Cardstock, CTMH Hollyhock Twill Ribbon, KI Memories Sweet Talk Pattern Paper, Argyle Cuttlebug Embossing Folder

CRICUT CARTRIDGE: Sweet Treats, Don Juan

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My Creative Time: Throwback Thusday Challenge #2

2010-06-13T09:43:00.012-06:00

For this weeks Throwback Thursday Challenge we were to create a project using the Stretch Your Imagination Cricut cartridge and the colors Brown, Blue and Red. I was having a hard time with this one because of the colors and trying to decided which image would work well with them. My final project came out pretty good. I decided to use the sandcastle, sea shells and the title Summer. I had to through in another neural color to help balance things out so I used Colonial White as my background and then just a bit of pattern paper from Close To My Heart's Animal Cookies paper packet.

For bottom boarder I simply tore and layered the Dutch Blue, Bamboo, and Chocolate cardstock. To make the sand look more like sand I sponged on some Desert Sand Ink.

I had to add just a bit of bling to my page so I stickled the sun on the title "Summer".

Happy Scrappin'

RECIPE: CTMH Colonial White Cardstock, CTMH Bamboo Cardstock, CTMH Dutch Blue Cardstock, CTMG Chocolate Cardstock, CTMH Animal Cookies B&T Paper, CTMH Chocolate Ribbon Rounds, Xmas Red Stickles, Yellow Stickles

CRICUT CARTRIDGE: Stretch Your Imagination

Natural Beauty Scrapbook Page

2010-06-08T15:10:00.011-06:00

I have been wanting to do a layout using the cute little owl from the Create-a-Critter cartridge for quite sometime. I only ended up doing a one page layout at the moment because I ran out of the cloud paper from Close To My Heart. I will have to order some more to make the other page. Or I might just leave it as is and frame it. Not sure yet.

This page was pretty simple to make. I had the cloud paper as my background. Then I tore some green leafy pattern paper from Close To My Heart's new paper packet called Splendor. I layered that with Topiary cardstock to create grass. I added pop dots for dimension.

For the tree I just hand cut the trunk and then ran it through my Cuttlebug. The branch is from Create-a-Critter. I also ran that through my Cuttlebug to make it more tree like. After embossing the tree I took my Brown Bag stamp and inked up the tree.

Happy Scrappin'

CRICUT CARTRIDGE: Create-a-Critter and Give a Hoot

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Baby Girl Onesie Card

2010-06-05T10:46:00.009-06:00

My Mom and my youngest daughter are heading off to a Baby Shower today and I promised I would make a card for the shower. I have been wanting to do a onesie card for quite sometime but never had a reason to until now.

I first created this card in my Gypsy using New Arrival for the onesie and Create-a-Critter for the cute little dear. I welded two shadows of the onesie (5.5") together and cut a third onesie out in pattern paper to layer on top. The dear is cut out at 2.58" using three different shades of brown cardstock and then layered together. I think it turned out so cute! I just love that little dear!!

Happy Stampin'

My Creative Time : Throwback Thursday Challenge #1

2010-06-03T13:58:00.009-06:00

For Emma's first Throwback Thursday challenge we were to use Animal Kingdom. I don't think I have used this poor cartridge but once since I bought it a few years back. It was fun to pull it out and see what was all on this cartridge. I think I may start pulling it out more offten. There are some cute sayings on this cartridge that I totally forgot about.

Ok, onto what I created. I am super behind on my scrapbooking and have not started any pet pages. This cartrige has a cute dog that looks like my black lab, Dutchess. She will be 5 years old in just a few days and I still have not scrapbooked her puppy pictures. As a matter of fact I don't think I have even printed those photos. So sad :(

I cut out the dog at 5 1/2" and the title "Good Dog" at 2 1/4". To make the dog look more like my Dutchess, I used my white gel pen and added some white to the front of her on on her paws. She looks just like my puppy now! On the title I decided to add some stitching make it "pop" off my page. Now I just need to go print some photos and this page is done!

Happy Scrappin'

"Nuts About U" Card

2010-06-02T14:12:00.012-06:00

Love, love, love the Gypsy update!! I have been creating quite a few cards in my Gypsy since Friday's update but this is the first one I created with it.

So I thought I would show you a few pictures of how I created the card in my Gypsy and then what the mat looked like once it was cut out. On day I will get on board with the YouTube crowd and create some fun videos. But for now here are pictures.

Here is my Gypsy showing the cute little squirrel. I cut him out at 3.11" to fit the acorn.

Here is my mat. Cut out perfectly!!

Here is my Gypsy showing the card portion. You can see that I welded the to acorns together to create the card base. The acorn is cut out at 5.59 on the real dial size.

Here is my mat. Once again, perfect!!

~~~~~ More photos of the cute card. ~~~~~~

Hope you like it. If you have any questions please feel free to post a comment and I will get back to you.

Happy Stampin'