Cardz TV Go-to Galz Challenge #37 "Breast Cancer Awareness"

Hello my crafty friends!  It's Friday so it's time for another Cardz TV Go-to Galz Challenge.  For our challenge we were to make a card, layout, or other craft project for Breast Cancer Awareness month.  For my card and little box I used several  Cardz TV Stamps sets.  The "Bless your heart," and "You're not alone" are from the Encouraging Thoughts set.  "You go girl" is from the "All About You" set.  The "Hang in there!" and "Just for you!" are from the "Simply Said" set.  The "You are in my prayers" is from the "Heartfelt Wishes" set.

The card is a variation of a Tri-Fold card.  The patterned flower paper is from Michaels, and the polka dot paper is from a 6 x 6 DCWV stack.  One one of my trips to Joann's I found the Tic-Tacs so I made a little box for them.  The ribbon punch is from my stash.  I used Stampin Up punches for the word mats.  (postage stamp, Artisan label punch, Decorative Label punch, Word Window punch, Modern Label Punch, Full Heart punch, and the Mosaic punch)

I hope you join us for the challenge!  All you have to do is make a card, layout, or other craft project for Breast Cancer Awareness.  Post your project on Mary's blog by noon EST October 17th.  She will be giving away a set of her stamps to the winner!  I hope you stop by the other ladies on the DT for more awesome inspiration.

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

Lots of Hugs,
Laura
(The Queen)

Fall Goodies

Hello my crafty friends!  If you are looking for my Cardz TV Go-to Galz Challenge  Click Here.  I just wanted to share some little treat boxes I made recently.  The wind is really blowing outside and it reminded me that I hadn't posted these little boxes with leaves on them.  I used a leaf stamp I bought at Michaels for $1.00.  I used the Cardz TV Stamps set "Fall Fun" for the words Fall and Leaves.
                                  
 Inside I put some Little Debbie brownies.  For the tags, I used two different tag punches from Stampin' Up, and EK Success punches.

I hope your day is going well so far.  Thanks so much for stopping by, and I really hope to hear from you.

Lots of Hugs,
Laura

Cardz TV Go-to Galz TV Challenge #35 "Celebrate the Harvest"

Hello my friends!  Happy Friday!  Today starts another challenge for our Go-to Galz Design Team.  The challenge is to create a card, layout, or other craft project that celebrates the summer's harvest.  I used the Cardz TV Stamps set "Fall Fun."
                                                
The patterned paper is from a 6 x 6 mat stack from DCWV.  I used oval punches for the pumpkins.  I used the bird builder punch from Stampin' Up! for the stem on the pumpkins.  I punched leaves with punches that I've had for a long time.  The flourish punch is from EK Success.

Now I hope you take the challenge with us!  All you have to do is create a card, layout, or other craft project that celebrates the summer's harvest.  Once you've completed it head on over to Mary's blog and enter your project.  You have until noon EST September 19th to enter.  Mary will be giving away a set of her Cardz TV Stamps to the lucky 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)

Snail Mail

 

Hello my crafty friends!  Sorry I haven't posted for a while.  My old faithful laptop died.  Still trying to figure this new one out.  Anyway,  I made this card a while back and never got to post it.  The sentiments are from Cardz TV Stamps.  The Sending happy thoughts to cheer you! and the Have a great day!and My wonderful friend are from the "Heartfelt Wishes" set.  The Just a Note is from the "Simply Said" set.  The Snail Mail and Special Delivery are from the "Snail Mail" set.  The punched flowers were punched using a well used flower punch I've had for years, and the leaves were punched using a Stampin' Up! punch.
  
Thanks for stopping by, and I would really love to hear from you.  Have a great weekend and try to stay cool!

Lots of Hugs,
Laura

Celebrate July 4th

Happy 4th of July my crafty friends!  I hope you have a safe and wonderful holiday!  I just love Independence Day!  I love red, white, and blue.  I'm proud to have served in the United States Navy, and am thankful for all of the active duty military currently serving to ensure our freedom, and all of the Veterans who served as well.  I hope you celebrate with family and friends today.  Here at the castle we are going to have a BBQ.  Lots of good food!

Now onto my card.  I'm not exactly what to call this card.  I guess a pop-up card.  A good friend of mine shared with me quite a while ago.  So I finally got around to it.  The blue paper and the bottom piece are from Doodlebug.  The striped paper was from my stash.  I used the Cardz TV Stamps set "Good Times" for the "Celebrate."  On the inside I used the "Happy Days" set.  I used my favorite EK Success corner punch.  The star was punched using a punch I've had for a very long time.

Thanks so much for stopping by, and I would really love to hear from you!  Please be safe and have fun!  I will be sharing some treat holders I made for the BBQ.

Lots of Hugs,
Laura
(The Queen)

Screen Card

Hello my crafty friends!  I hope you are staying cool.  Here around the castle it is waaay too hot!  I remember my grandmother had a dressing screen.  When a friend showed me this card, I knew I had to make one.  (RECIPE BELOW) I made this for my mom and her favorite color is purple.  I used a Martha Stewart punch on the top, and punch that I've had for a long time on the bottom.  If you have the SU! curly label punch this will work as well.  I used it on the bottom to create the legs of each panel.  The paper is from the Journeys stack from Kathy Davis.  I recently picked it up at Joann's for 60% off.  Love those kinds of deals.  I used a dragonfly punch and a flourish punch by EK Success.  The bling is from my stash.  For the sentiments I used the Cardz TV Stamps set "Heart to Heart."
                                       
To make this card, take a piece of 8 1/2 x 11 colored cardstock.  With the 11 inch side at the top of your scoring board score at:  2 3/4, 5 1/2, 8 1/4.  Fold in half then fold (mountain) and the panels in(valley.)  I cut it down to about
6 x 11 inches after I used the Martha Stewart border punch.  Depending on how big of a border punch you use, you can adjust how long you want it to be.  So what do you think????  I love how it turned out and more importantly so did my mother.  I love to give her cards to let her know how much I love her.

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

Lots of Hugs,
Laura
(The Queen)

"Father's Day" Cardz TV Design Team Challenge

Happy Friday my crafty friends!  Today starts another challenge over at Cardz TV.  Mary gave us a challenge to create a card, layout, or other project for Father's Day.  I used the Cardz TV Stamps "Father's Day" stamp set.
                                              

You know me, I love to make treat holders.  I used a sheet of DCWV patterned paper that was cut at
8 1/2 x 8 1/2.  I folded it in half tip to tip.  Then with the opening on top, you fold down one tip and crease to where you want it.  Then flip it back up.  Then take one of the side points and fold over to be flush to the crease line.  Repeat on the other side.  Then you fold down the flap again to cover the folded over sides. Then I rounded the pouch out with my fingers by pulling and rounding as you go.  On the bottom I pushed it up with my finger along the bottom.  Then it should be able to stand up on it's own.  I then measured the top flap.  I cut the brown piece in a 4 x 4 square and then cut it in half.  The white cardstock was cut at 3 x 3 inches and cut in half.  I used a 3 inch scallop punch for the patterned paper.  The green patterned paper was punched using a 2 1/2 circle punch.  The brown scallop was punched using a 2 inch punch.  The white circle with the sentiment was punched using a 1 3/4 punch.  I added buttons from my stash.  And of course, added Rolos and almond Hershey Kisses.

Now it's your turn to create a card, layout, or other craft project for Father's Day.  You have until June 13th, 2013 to enter.  Once you've finished, head on over to Cardz TV and enter your project.  Mary will use random.org to pick the winner.  She will  be giving away a set of her fabulous stamps.  I can't wait to see what you create!

Also, SCOOTINGRANNY please e-mail (queenpunki at aol dot com) me your address so I can send you your blog candy that you won.  If I don't hear from you by Monday I will be choosing another winner.  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)

Easter Treat Holder

Hello my crafty friends!  If you are looking for my "Good Times" Blog Hop card CLICK HERE.  A friend of mine shared directions she had found a long time ago for this box with me.  I'm not sure where they came from.  I made this for a very special friend for Easter.

The purple and green polka dot papers are from Bo Bunny.  I used a Martha Stewart punch for the basket and eggs.  I used the Fiskars grass border punch for the grass and sponged it with Cottage Ivy Memento ink.  The paper was lighter before that.  The large scallop was punched using an EK Success 3 inch punch, the green circle is a 2 1/2 inch punch, and the white one is 2 11/16 inch punch.  I used foam squares on the back of the green circle.

Just a reminder, I will announce the winner of my blog candy on Monday March 25th.  I have loved each and every one of your comments!  They have made my weekend!  So please come back tomorrow to see if you've won.

Lots of Hugs,
Laura
(The Queen)

"Good Times!" CTVS DT Blog Hop

Welcome to the Cardz TV Design Team "Good Times" Stamp release Blog Hop!  We're so happy you're hopping with us today!

                        

Grab a cup of coffee, tea or hot chocolate, sit back and relax as we show you what we've created for this blog hop using this brand new Cardz TV Stamps release called "Good Times."

Here's my creation.  It's a double gate fold card.  The all of the cuts are from the Create a Critter cartridge.  The barn was cut at 2 1/4 inches, the cows were cut at 1 3/4 inches.  I used the Flip function on one of them.  The balloons were cut at 1 3/4 inches.  I bought the party hats and presents from Michaels.  The grass was cut using a Fiskars border punch.  The sentiment mats were punched using  McGill and  EK Success punches.  The pink and white twine came from my good friend Julie, the red and white twine and white twine is from Recollections.  

What's a blog hop without some blog candy!  If you're a follower of Cardz TV, and leave her a comment, Mary will use random.org to pick a winner.  She will announce the winner on Monday March 25th.  Below is a list of all the Cardz TV Design Team members participating in the "Good Times" Blog Hop.  From here you'll go to the super crafty Ginger.  Now for my blog candy!  This is a Spellbinders Shapeabilities Pendant set.  All you have to do is be a follower of my blog, leave me a comment and a way to e-mail you if you are a winner.  I will announce the winner on Monday March 25th.  Thanks so much for stopping by and I would really love to hear from you!

                      

Here is a list of the Design Team members in case you get lost along the way.  

 1.   Mary     START HERE

 2.   Janis

 3.   Sheree

 4.   Melissa

 5.   Gloria

 6.   Shawnee

 7.   Susan

 8.   De Netra

 9.   Amanda

10.  Rachelle

11.  Nicole

12.  Jennifer

13.  Elaine

14.  Dana

15.  Sharon

16.  Kristin

17.  Cathy

18.  Candice

19.  Sarah

20.  Julie

21.  Jo

22.  Karen

23.  Jeri

24.  ME

25.  Ginger

26.  Michelle    END HERE

Cardz TV Stamps Design Team Challenge # 19 "Scene It!"

Happy Friday my crafty friends and welcome to the Cardz TV Stamps Design Team Challenge #19, "Scene It!"  Mary gave our Design Team a really fun challenge, create a card, layout, or other craft project with a scene for Thanksgiving or Christmas.  I had recently purchased a few cartridges, and one of them was Elmo and Friends Holiday.  When I saw Cookie Monster on the cover, I just had to use him with the sentiment "Cookies for SANTA!"  The sentiment came from the Cardz TV Stamps set "Christmas Joy."  I love this set!  So many wonderful sayings.

                                     
I decided to make a tall card to make the scene I had in mind.  It measures 3 3/4 x 9 1/4.  The patterned paper is from Bo Bunny.  It was cut at 3 1/2 x 9 inches.  Cookie Monster came from the Elmo and Friends Holiday cartridge and was cut out at 3 inches.  The reindeer and the sign came from the Winter Frolic cartridge.  The reindeer was cut out at 2 1/4 inches.  The sign and arrow were cut at 6 inches.  I used an EK Success punch for the trees and used a white marker on them.

Now it's your turn!  I hope you join us for this really fun challenge!  All you have to do is create a card, layout, or other craft project with a scene for Thanksgiving or Christmas.  So I hope this weekend you make a project to enter into Mr. Linky on Mary's blog.  You have until noon EST November 22, 2012.  The winner will receive a set of Mary's awesome stamps!

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

Lots of Hugs,
Laura
(The Queen)

Harvest Blessings

Hello my crafty friends!  I hope your Monday is going well.  I recently purchased a Tim Holtz embossing folder and had to try it out.  I used Core'dinations paper and sanded it.  I used the Cardz TV Stamps  set "Thankful For You." 

                            
For the pumpkins, I used a small oval punch.  The paper I used came from a Bo Bunny 6 x 6 stack.  For the stem of the pumpkins I used an EK Success flourish punch.  The leaves were punched with an old punch. 

As a reminder, don't forget the "I'm SoThankful" Cardz TV Stamps Challenge #18 is still going on.  You have until noon EST on Thursday.  Mary will be giving away a set of her awesome stamps to the winner!

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

Lots of Hugs,
Laura
(The Queen)