Cardz TV Stamps Design Team Challenge #23 "Color Challenge"

Hello my crafty friends!  It's Friday so that means another Cardz TV Stamps Design Team Challenge!  Mary gave our Design Team a challenge to create a card, layout, or other craft project using red, black, and white ONLY.  The card base is 4 1/4 x 5 1/2.  I used the Cardz TV Stamps  set "Be My Valentine."  The red cardstock measures 4 x 5 1/4 and I ran it through the Cuttlebug using the Hugs and Kisses folder.  I used Spellbinders dies to cut the oval  and scalloped oval.  I ran the white oval through the Cuttlebug using the Textile folder.  I punched the hearts using the Stampin' Up! full heart punch.  The corners were punched using an EK Success corner punch.  I punched little hearts using a Studio G mini punch and added them to the ribbon.  And of course, I added two buttons.

Now it's your turn to join our challenge!  All you have to do is create a card, layout, or other craft project using red, black, and white ONLY.  Once you've finished, head on over to Mary's blog and enter a picture and a link to your blog.  You have from Friday, January 25th, until noon EST. Thursday, February 7th.   She will be giving away a set of her awesome stamps to the winner.
                       
                                          MY GIVEAWAY!!!!
                                    
I have some blog candy for you as well. I'm giving away this set of Spellbinders Nestabilities dies called Big Scalloped Ovals SM.   All you have to do to be entered is: 1.  Please be a follower of my blog   2.  Please leave me a comment on this post.     I will announce the winner on Thursday, February 7th.  

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

Lots of Hugs,
Laura
(The Queen)

Do Not Open Until Christmas

Hello my crafty friends!  Are you ready for tomorrow?  I can't believe how they time has flown!  I think I'm ready.  So much running around shopping, wrapping, cleaning for our family party.  I have a niece who is due in February.  She was in the hospital Saturday and thought the baby would be coming.  Thankfully little Bella didn't arrive yet.  She is bound and determined to come early.
                                    
Anyway, on to the card.  This is a 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 card base.  The stamp is from the Cardz TV Stamps set "Christmas Joy."  The paper came from a Recollections paper pack.  I used Elegant Edges for the mats and ran it through the Cuttlebug.  It was cut out at 3 3/4 inches.  Elmo came from the Elmo and Friends Holiday cartridge.  He was cut at 3 /12 inches.  I used my favorite EK Success corner punch.

Thank you so much for stopping by!  I hope you are getting everything done that you need to.  Let us not forget the reason for the season.  And please say an extra prayer for the families of the children in Connecticut.  My heart aches for them.

Lots of Hugs,
Laura
(The Queen)

"Brew Ha Ha" Cardz TV Stamps Blog Hop!

Welcome to the Cardz TV Stamps "Brew Ha Ha" Blog Hop!  If you came here from Rachelle's Blog you are headed in the right direction.   I'm so excited for this Hop because Mary over at Cardz TV decided to do a coffee and tea stamp set and let our design team brainstorm ideas for the set.  We had so much fun doing this!  I just love this set!  Mary asked us to make a card, craft, or layout using this special edition set.  I was all over it!  I've had the card I made in mind ever since we finalized the set.
                                            
This card is a 6 x 6 card and I used Bazzill cardstock.  The patterned paper came from a 6 x 6 mat stack I found at Bennion Crafts and is from Bo Bunny.  The little teacups and creamer came from Bo Bunny as well and are on foam tape.  For the tray, I used an oval from Spellbinders.  I used to circle punches to make the handles.  I ran the ivory cardstock through the Cuttlebug using the Kassie's Brocade folder, then used Memento ink on top.    For the corners, I used an EK Success corner punch I found at Bennion Crafts.  It punches out the two pieces.  I used some pearls from Recollections on top.  For the sentiment, I used punches from EK Success and McGill.

Who's ready for some blog candy????  Mary is giving away 2 sets of Cardz TV Stamps!  All you have to do is leave a comment on Mary's blog.  She will be announcing the winner on Monday, September 3rd.  AND, I have blog candy as well!  I'm giving away a
K & Company Smash Book!  It has the double sided pen/glue pen with it, and many beautiful pages.  All you have to do to be entered is 1.  Please be a follower of my blog. (I love my followers!)  2.  Please leave me a comment and a way to get a hold of you. (You know I love to hear from you)  I will announce the winner on Monday, September 3rd as well.

         
Next on the Hop is Michelle's Blog  In case you get lost along the way,  I am posting the links to the other DT member's blogs so you can check out their awesome projects.  Thanks so much for stopping by, and I will be posting a second project on Sunday.  I hope you come back to check it out!  Have a safe and wonderful Labor Day weekend!

1.  Mary  Start Here
2.  Sarah
3.  Candice
4.  Shawnee
5.  Rachelle
6.  You Are Here
7.  Michelle
8.  Nicole
9.  Gloria
10.  Amanda
11.  Melissa
12.  Jeri
13.  Julie
14.  Cathy
15.  DeNetra
16.  Elaine
17.  Ginger
18.  Pinke
19.  Susan
20.  Karen
21.  Dana
22.  Jennifer
23.  Jo
24.  Kristin
25.  Sharon
26.  Janis  End Here

"Color Me Happy!" Cardz TV Stamps Challenge #13

Welcome to the "Color Me Happy!" Cardz TV Stamps Challenge #13!  Mary over at Cardz TV gave our Stamp Design Team a Challenge to a card or layout or craft project, any theme,  using marigold yellow, royal blue, and a rich purple.  We can use small amounts of white and black.  For the sentiments, I used Cardz TV Stamp sets "Encouraging Thoughts" and "Good Friends."

I decided to make this type of accordion card.  The blue cardstock came from Bo Bunny.  I cut it at
5 1/2 x 11, and scored it at 1 1/2, 3, 5 1/2, and 8.  For the panels I used marigold Bazzil.  The first panel was cut at 1 1/4 x 5 1/4, middle panel 2 1/4 x 5 1/4, and the back panel at 2 3/4 x 5 1/4.  I ran them through the Cuttlebug using the Lattice folder.  For the white sentiment mats, I used a Spellbinder die.  The watering can came from the Walk In My Garden cartridge and was cut at 2 1/2 using the shadow feature.  The umbrella came from the Create A Critter Cartridge and was cut at 2 1/2.  I ran it through the Cuttlebug using the Swiss Dots folder and dotted it with a white marker.  The flowers are from Prima, and of course I had to add a little bling.

Now it's your turn!  All you have to do is create a card, layout, or other craft project for any theme using marigold yellow, royal blue, and a rich purple.  You can use small amounts of black and white.  Once you've finished, head on over to Mary's blog and enter a photo of your project and a link to your blog into Mr. Linky.  You have until Midnight, Thursday, August 23rd to enter.  Mary will be using random.org to pick the winner.  She will announce it on Friday, August 24th.  Easy peasy right?  I hope you take the Challenge along with us!  Mary will be giving away a set of Cardz TV Stamps to the winner.

I hope you check out the other talented ladies on the Design Team!  Thanks so much for stopping by, and I would really love to hear from you!

Lots of Hugs,
Laura
(The Queen)