Cardz TV Stamps Design Team Challenge 14 "Happy Holidays~Pick One"

Welcome to the Cardz TV Stamps Design Team Challenge #14 "Happy Holidays~Pick One!"  Mary over at Cardz TV gave our Design Team a challenge to create a card, layout, or craft project for ANY holiday using ANY colors.  Since next month is Halloween, I decided to use my new Cricut cartridge Create A Critter 2.  Let me tell you, this cartridge is AWESOME!!!!  I knew I had to use Mary's Cardz TV Stamp set "Spooky Sayings" for the sentiment! 

                                        

This card is 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 .  The patterned paper came from a new K & Company 12 x 12 paper stack that I found at Bennion Crafts.  Like I said, I used the new Create A Critter 2 cartridge.   I can't wait to cut out more things from this cartridge!  I cut the house at 4 1/4 inches for both layers.  For the cute little pirate ghost, I cut it at 1 1/2 for both layers.  For the little fence, I used a Fiskars edge punch.  I added some lime green buttons from my stash.  For the bats on the moon, I used a Studio G mini bat punch.

Now it's your turn!  I hope you take this challenge!  All you have to do is create a card, layout, or craft project for any holiday using any colors.  Once you've created your project, head on over to Cardz TV and enter a picture of your creation and a link to your blog into Mr. Linky.  Easy peasy right?  You have until midnight E.S.T Thursday September 13th.  Mary will announce the winner on Friday, September 14th.  She is giving away a set of Cardz TV Stamps to the winner!  I can't wait to see what you all create!  This is a fun one!

I will be posting another card on Saturday so I hope you come back to check it out!  Thank you so much for stopping by and I would really love to hear from you!  Hope you have a wonderful weekend!

Lots of Hugs,

Laura

(The Queen)

Teacher's Notebook

I just wanted to share a notebook that I had made for my daughter's teacher.  I  cut out apples from Doodlecharms at 2 1/2 and 3 inches.  I used a white gel pen for stitching.  For the sentiments (except for the years and teachers name) I used the Cardz TV Stamp set "School Days."  The ABC ribbon came from my stash.  The patterned paper came from a Recollections pack at Michaels.

 Super simple.  I just measured the notebook and rounded the corners to match the cover.  I hope you all are having a wonderful day!  Thanks for stopping by, I would really love to hear from you!

Lots of Hugs,
Laura
(The Queen)

Blog Candy Winner

Hello my friends!!!!  Thank you so much for hopping along with us this weekend!  I hope you had the chance to check out everyone's blog's for lots of inspiration.  We had so much fun with this hop!  These stamps really inspired us!  I think this stamp is a must have whether you drink coffee, tea.  I hope you head on over to Cardz TV Stamps  to order your own set.

Thank you all so much for your wonderful comments!  I wish I could give everyone one of these awesome books.  So without further ado, the winner of my blog candy is..............Lena's Creations!!!!  Please e-mail me with your address so I can get it out in the mail to you!  Congratulations!!!!

 I hope you all had a wonderful weekend and have a great week!  I'll be back soon with another creation.

Lots of Hugs,
Laura
(The Queen)

Cardz TV Design Team "Brew Ha Ha" Blog Hop Day Two

Welcome to day two of the Cardz TV Design Team "Brew Ha Ha!" Blog Hop!  I hope you have had a chance to go through our Hop to see all of the amazing projects my Design Team sisters have created.  Don't you just love the new Cardz TV Stamps "Brew Ha Ha!" set that our Design Team collaborated on?  I know I do!  This is a definite must have.

                                       
For my card, the base is 4 1/4 x 5 1/2.  I found this cute patterned paper at Bennion Crafts by Graphic 45.  When I saw this I knew exactly what I wanted to do with it!  It measures 4 x 5 1/4.  For the little tea set I pulled out my Once Upon a Princess cartridge.  When I found them in the book I knew I had to cut them because of the crown.  (This Queen definitely loves crowns!) I cut the little tea cups out at 3/4 inches for both layers.  The tea pot was cut out at 1 3/4 inches.  I used a silver gel pen for the handles and the tops and bottoms of the cups and tea pot. I used a Stampin' Up! scallop edge punch, and a Martha Stewart edge punch.  For the sentiments, I used two Stampin' Up! punches.  I don't know if you can see it, but I put some Tulle behind the sentiment.  I added some pearls from Recollections in the corners.

Don't forget to stop by Mary's blog and leave a comment for your chance to win 2 sets of Cardz TV stamps!  Also, don't forget that I am giving away a K & Company Smash book.  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 contact you  (I love to hear from you)  Mary will be announcing the winner of her blog candy on Monday, September 3rd and so will I.  Easy peasy right?  I hope you all are having a wonderful and safe Labor Day weekend!

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)

Sweet Birthday Card

For our family, August and September are loaded with birthdays.  I made this card for someone's birthday this month.  I decided to make an easel card since I haven't made one in a while.  I found the patterned paper at Michaels.  It's two-sided.  The little cupcake came from Michaels and is from Recollections.  I decided to put an action wobble on the back of the cupcake.  I used the  Cardz TV Stamp set "Make A Wish" for all of the sentiments.   On the sides of the cupcake I used two balloon brads.  On the corners I used my favorite EK Success corner punch and added some bling.  For the SWEET! sentiment I placed a toothpick behind it.  I embossed the pink paper on the bottom with a Sizzix birthday set.  For the white mat, I used a Spellbinder's die.  The ink is from Memento and is called Rose Bud.

Well I hope you all are having a wonderful week!  Thanks so much for stopping by!  I would love to hear from you.

Lots of Hugs,
Laura
(The Queen)