Cardz TV 3D DT Challenge #7

Hello my crafty friends!  It's time for our last challenge of the year for the 3D Cardz TV DT.  Where has the time gone?  Before you know it Christmas will be here!  Now for our challenge.  The challenge is to create a Christmas gift bag or box.

For my gift bag I used the wonderful new stamp set called "Glad Tidings."  This is a beautiful  set.  This is definitely a must have in my book.  I made the bag using the Gift Bag Punch Board from Stampin' Up.  I used a 2 inch circle punch and 2 3/8 scallop circle punch.  The tiny holly leaves were punched with a Studio G punch.  The snowflakes were punched with a punch that I've had for many years and topped with rhinestones.

Now it's your turn!  You have until noon EST December 24th to enter.  Mary will be giving away a set of her fabulous stamps to the winner.  I can't wait to see what you create.

Thanks so much for stopping by, and I would really love to hear from you!  Have a great weekend.

Lots of Hugs,
Laura
(The Queen)

Cardz TV 3D DT Challenge #6 Christmas Tag

Hello my friends!  I hope you and your family had a wonderful Thanksgiving!  I had a hard time yesterday because this was the first Thanksgiving without my dad.  Lots of tears.  Anyway, today starts a new Cardz TV Stamps challenge.

Our challenge is to create a tag.  The "Warm Winter Wishes" sentiment is from the "Tiny Tidings" stamp set.  This set has fabulous set.  I just love the sentiments.  The little coffee mug with the reindeer was cut using a Cottage Cutz set.  It even cuts the little marshmallows.  And I just love reindeer.

Now it's your turn.  Just create a 3D tag and enter it on Mary's Blog.  You have until noon EST December 10th.   I can't wait to see what you create!  

Thanks so much for stopping by and I would really love to hear from you!  I hope you all have a safe and wonderful holiday weekend!  It's definitely time to start making those Christmas cards, tags, and treat holders!

Big Hugs,
Laura
(The Queen)

Cardz TV 3D DT Challenge "3D Thanksgiving Card"

Hello my crafty friends!  It's Friday, and today starts another challenge over at Cardz TV.  Our challenge is to create a 3D card for Thanksgiving.  With Thanksgiving quickly approaching, I need to make more Thanksgiving cards!  One down, several to go.  Lol.

For my sentiments I used the Cardz TV Stamps set "Thankful For You."  This set has a fun variety of stamps for Thanksgiving.  The papers are from a 6 x 6 Doodlebug stack.  The teddy bear/turkey is from the Teddy Bear Parade.  The bear and it's layers were cut at 3 1/4 inches.  For the sign, I used the Handpicked Framelits from Stampin' Up.  I punched the leaves using an old punch from my ever growing stash.

Now it's your turn to join our challenge! Simply create a 3D Thanksgiving card.  Place it on Mary's Blog.  You have until noon EST Thursday November 26th (Thanksgiving) to enter.  Mary will be giving away a set of her awesome stamps to the winner!

I know this Thanksgiving will be really hard for me since it's the first one without my dad with us.     (He passed away in January.)  I will miss him saying Grace.

Thanks so much for stopping by, and I would really love to hear from you!  I hope you have a safe and wonderful weekend!

Lots of Hugs,
Laura
(The Queen)

Cardz TV 3D DT Challenge #4 Pumpkin Project

Hello my crafty friends!  It's Friday, so that means a new Cardz TV Challenge.  Our challenge was to create a 3D project using pumpkins.  I decided to make a box for Tic Tacs.

I used the Cardz TV Stamps "Let's Face It" for the faces.  This is a fun set with cute little faces.  The sentiment comes from the "Fall Fun" set.  I cut out ovals for the Tic Tac box.  I used chenille stems for the pumpkin stems.  For the little pumpkins, I used a 3/4 x 4 inch piece of cardstock.  I scored them (with the long edge at the top of my score board) at 1, 2, 3.  I added sticky strip to one end, added the Hershey Kiss, and fold over the flap with the sticky strip.  For the pumpkins I used a small oval punch.

Okay, now it's your turn!  Just make a 3D project using pumpkins.  Add it to Mary's Blog.  You have until noon EST on Thursday November 12.  Mary will be giving away a set of her wonderful stamps to the winner.  I can't wait to see what you create!

I hope you have a fabulous weekend and have a safe and Happy Halloween!  I look forward to setting our clocks back an hour.  Thanks for stopping by, and I would really love to hear from you!

Lots of Hugs,
Laura
(The Queen)

3D Cardz TV Challenge # 3 Halloween Treat Holder

Hello my crafty friends!  It's Friday and time for another Cardz TV 3D DT Challenge!  Our challenge is to create a candy wrapper or Halloween treat holder.  Anyone who knows me at all knows I LOVE to make treat holders.  Lol.
 
For my treat holders I used the "Frankly Frightful" and "Trick or Treat" sets.  These are awesome sets for treat holders and cards!  The papers are from Doodlebug and Stampin' Up!  The lamp post is a Doodlebug sticker.  And let's not forget the yummy treats!  My daughter loves the bottle pops so I decided to make a treat holder that would hold them.

Ok, now it's your turn!  Just create a candy wrapper or treat holder for Halloween.  Then add it to Mary'sBlog.  You have until noon EST October 28th, 2015.  I hope you take the challenge and I can't wait to see what you create!

Thanks so much for stopping by, and I hope to hear from you.  Have a crafty weekend!

Lots of Hugs,
Laura
(The Queen)

Cardz TV 3D Challenge #2 "Fall Home Decor"

Hello my crafty friends!  It's Friday, and today starts a new challenge for our Cardz TV 3D DT.  The challenge is to create a 3D home decor project for fall.

For my project I used the Cardz TV Stamps set "Fall Fun."  This is a great set with lots of fun sentiments for fall.  And the pumpkin is cute!  I was recently in a local craft store and saw these glass candy dishes.  I remembered seeing candy corns that weren't the usual orange, yellow and white.  These are Macchiato and Caramel flavored.  They smell amazing!  I added a candle that is twice the size of a tealight to the center.  It really looks pretty at night.

Now it's your turn!  The challenge is to create a 3D home decor project for fall.  Then add it to Mary's Blog.  You have until noon EST Thursday October 15th.  I can't wait to see what you create!

Thanks so much for stopping by and I would really love to hear from you!  I hope you have a wonderful weekend.

Lots of Hugs,

Laura

(The Queen)

Cardz TV 3D Challenge #1 Fall Card

Hello my crafty friends!  I'm happy to say we have started another term on the Cardz TV 3-D Design Team!   I'm so glad to be back!  Our challenge was to create a 3-D card for Fall.  Around the Castle, it has definitely turned cold for a bit.  The mountains have definitely started changing colors, and we even had some snow on the tops of some mountains that are visible from my kitchen window.  By Monday we're supposed to be back to the low 80's.  

For  my card I used the Cardz TV Stamps set called "Fall Fun."  This is a fun set filled with fun sentiments that are perfect for Fall cards.  For my card base I used a Fold-a-long thinlit from Sizzix .  It comes together pretty quickly.  The paper is from a set from Stampin' Up! called Farmers Market.

Now it's your turn!    Just create a 3-D card for Fall, enter your project on Mary's Blog.  You have until Noon EST Thursday October 1, 2015.  Mary will be giving away a set of her fabulous stamps!  I can't wait to see what you create!

Thanks so much for stopping by!  I hope you all have a safe, crafty, and wonderful weekend!

Lots of Hugs,

Laura

(The Queen)

Hey Cupcake!

Hello my crafty friends!  I hope you are staying cool.  Here around the Castle it's been in the100's.  I know I haven't posted in a while and I apologize.  Since my dad passed away in January I haven't been myself.  A day at a time right?  I hope to get back into my old groove.
                       
I needed some small little Thank You cards.  I had made this type of insert fold years ago but never this small.  I used the new Cardz TV Stamps set "Sweet Sayings" for the "Hey Cupcake!" and "You're so SWEET!"  This set has a lot of fun "sweet" sayings! For the "Thank you," I used the"Heartfelt Wishes" without the "so much." For the fun little cupcake, I used the "Sprinkles of Life" stamp set from Stampin' Up!.  To punch out the top of the cupcake I used the Tree Builder punch from Stampin' Up!  The papers are from Stampin' Up! as well.

Well, I hope you have a safe Fourth of July weekend!  Thanks so much for stopping by, and I would really love to hear from you!

Lots of Hugs,
Laura
(The Queen)

Winner of Blog Candy and a Video

Hello my crafty friends!  I want to thank all of you who visited my blog, left wonderful comments, and welcome to my new followers!  I'm so grateful!  Now to the winner of my blog candy.

CONGRATULATIONS

JONI!!!!!

I will be contacting you be email to get your information.

For those of you that are interested in making the treat holders I made for  my daughter's class, here is the video.

                   
Thanks again to you all!  I'll be back soon with another project.

Hugs,
Laura
(The Queen)

Cardz TV 3D DT Blog Hop "Anything Goes"

Hello my crafty friends!  Welcome to the Cardz TV 3D DT Blog Hop!  If you came here from Deanna's Blog, you are headed in the right direction.  This is our last challenge for this term.  My daughter just finished the 6th grade yesterday and will be heading to Junior High in the fall.  Gasp!  At the beginning of the school year I try to take a picture of her with her new teacher.  And I always make a card and a special gift for her teacher at the end of the year.

For the card, I used the Cardz TV Stamps "School Days.  I heat embossed the stamp on chalk board paper.   The papers are from Doodlebug.  I used the Stampin' Up! Berry Basket for the basket filled with Ferrero Rocher candies.  For the treat holders I used the WRMK Envelope Punch Board to make the treat holders.  She passed them out to her class yesterday.  I had to make 28.  The papers are also from Doodlebug.

Okay, now for the blog candy!
  
For my blog candy I am giving away a We R Memory Keepers Envelope Punch Board.  There are more things to make with this little tool than just envelopes.  I've made different treat holders with it.  To be entered into my drawing, please be a follower of my blog, and leave me a comment.  You have until midnight MST Sunday May 24th.  I will announce the winner on Monday, May 25th.

The next stop on the hop is my talented friend Rhonda.  In case you get lost along the way, below is our line up.  Thanks so much for stopping by, and I would really love to hear from you!  Have a great weekend!

1. Mary's Blog  START HERE
2. Krystal's Blog
3. Tonya's Blog
4. Deanna's Blog
5. ~Me~
6. Rhonda's Blog
7. Linda's Blog
8. Elaine's Blog
9. Brandy's Blog
10. Sarah's Blog
11. Rachelle's Blog

Cardz TV Stamps DT Challenge #8

Hello my crafty friends! Today starts a new challenge over at Cardz TV.  Our challenge is to create a 3D card for Mother's day.

For my card I used the Cardz TV Stamps set "Happy Mother's Day."  I made this card to give to my Aunt who has been like a mother to me.  The paper is from Stampin' Up!  I used the Butterfly Thinlits die from Stampin' Up!, the Bitty Butterfly punch, and the flower from the Itty Bitty Accents punch set.  As for the fold, I'm not sure what this is called.  A friend showed me how to make it, but I'm not sure where it came from to give them credit.  I guess it could be called a Tri-Panel card?

Are you ready to take the challenge?  I hope so!  Just create a 3D Mother's Day card.  Add your creation to Mary's Blog.  You have until noon EST May 14, 2015.  Mary is giving away a set of her fabulous stamps to the winner!   I can't wait to see what you create!

Thanks so much for stopping by, and I would REALLY love to hear what you think of this project.  I hope you have a safe and wonderful weekend!

Lots of Hugs,
Laura
(The Queen)

Cardz TV 3D DT Challenge #7

Hello my crafty friends!  Today starts another challenge at Cardz TV.  The challenge is to create a 3D project with flowers.

I thought this would be perfect for Mother's Day for my mom.  The sentiment comes from the Cardz TV Stamps set "Mother's Day."  I made the flowers using the Bow Builder punch from Stampin' Up, the little pick was made using the Handpicked framelits.  For the box, I had found this TUTORIAL last year but  never got around to making it, so I decided to do it for this challenge.  I used the Hardwood stamp from Stampin' Up on the card stock.  For the garden pick, I used the Handpicked framlelits from Stampin' Up.

What do you think?  Do you think my mom will like it?  Are you ready to take the challenge?  Just create a 3D project with flowers.  Add your project to Mary's Blog by noon EST April 30th.  Mary will be giving away a set of her awesome stamp sets to the winner.  I can't wait to see what you create.

Thanks so much for stopping by, and I would really love to hear from you!  I hope you have a great weekend!

Lots of Hugs,
Laura
(The Queen)

3D Cardz TV DT Challenge #6

Hello my crafty friends!  Welcome to the 3D Cardz TV DT Challenge!  Our new challenge is to create a home decor project for Spring.

I had this little crate hanging around and decided to use it for my project.  I painted it with white craft paint, bought two little clay pots, and some flowers from Michaels.  The sentiment comes from the Cardz TV Stamps set "Think Spring."  The white circle punch is 1 1/2, the pink scallop circle punch is 2 inches, and the green one is 2 3/8 inches.  I used the Bitty Butterfly punch from Stampin' Up.

Are you ready to take the challenge?  Just create a home decor project for Spring, add your project to Mary's blog.  You have until  noon EST Thursday April 16th to enter.  Mary is giving away a set of her fabulous Cardz TV stamps to the winner.  I can't wait to see what you create!

Thanks for stopping by!  I would really love to hear from you!  Have a very Blessed Easter!

Lots of Hugs,
Laura
(The Queen)

Here Comes Peter Cottontail

Hello my crafty friends!  Have you entered our challenge over at Cardz TV.  Just a reminder, you have until noon EST Thursday April 2nd to enter.

I made these fun little bunnies for a friend who ordered some Easter treats.  I had to make a total of 17.  (My mom ordered 9 of them for the people at her bank, and I need four for some friends.)  The sentiment came from the Cardz TV Stamps set "Easter Blessings."   I used the Fry Box die from Stampin' Up.  I just love this die.  The papers are from Bo Bunny.  I used a 1/2, 3/4, and 1 inch circle punches, the nose is a heart punch from the Itty Bitty Punch pack.  For the garden signs I used the From the Garden stamp set and the Handpicked Framelits from Stampin' Up.

What do you think?  I would really love to hear what you think.  Thanks so much for stopping by!  Have a great day!

Lots of Hugs,
Laura
(The Queen)

3D Cardz TV DT Challenge #5

Hello my crafty friends!  It's time for another challenge over at Cardz TV.  Our challenge was to make a 3D card, treat holder, or box.
                      
I love the little Lindt chocolate bunnies.  They are so adorable!  (Even the little lambs and chicks.)  So I decided I wanted to make a little hutch for the bunny.  For the sentiment I used the Cardz TV Stamps set "Easter Blessings."  This is a beautiful set.  I love the sentiments and verses.  I used the Hardwood stamp from Stampin' Up for the wood panel look.
Banner - Itty Banner Framelit set (Stampin' Up)
Flowers - Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack (Stampin' Up)
Butterfly - Bitty Butterfly punch (Stampin' Up)
Branch - Owl Builder Punch (Stampin' Up)

Now it's your turn!  Just create a 3D card, treat holder or box.  Add your project on Mary's blog.  You have until noon EST April 2, 2015.  Mary will be giving a set of her fabulous stamp sets to the winner.  I can't wait to see what you create!

I know I haven't been posting very often or visiting your blogs lately. I've been having a hard time dealing with my dad's passing.  So much to deal with.  I hope to eventually get back on track.  Please bare with me.

Thanks so much for stopping by, and I would love to hear from you.  I hope you have a great weekend!

Lots of Hugs,
Laura
(The Queen)