4.30.2012

Fantabulous Cricut "Save the Earth" Crawl

Welcome to the 7th Fantabulous Cricut Crawl...Fantabulous Cricut's version of a Blog Hop!

In honor of our Home Planet, Mother Earth, we're having a "Save the Earth" Crawl...each Design Team member will be featuring an original Upcycled-Themed Project that includes at least one Reuseable/Recycled Item along with at least ONE Cricut Cut.


If you've come from visiting Amy "The Redheaded Crafter", you're in the right place! If you've just happened across my blog and would like to play along with our Fantabulous Cricut Crawl, start HERE


Make sure to check out each DT member's blog for some awesome inspiration! There will be PRIZES along the way at our DT members' blogs, AND there will be a Grand Prize up for grabs at FCCB for one participant that submits a "Save the Earth" project at FCCB!

 
 
For my project...first off you have to laugh...
 
I took a picture (or at least I thought) of the before box I used. LOL. Turns out I didn't! Anyway...if you could imagine a box that lifesavers came in to begin with... then I upcycled into a card gift set box...
 


 
The cut is from Lovely Floral cart at 4 1/4".

Now it's your turn! Let's see your Upcycled-Themed projects! Make sure to include a Cricut Cut somewhere on your project!

 
Next stop...Cindy "Cindy's Scraptastic Design". Go see what she has in store for you today... And when you're done, make sure to link up your project to FCCB's Fantabulous Cricut Crawl post to be entered into the contest!

 
Happy Crawling!
 
Be blessed, Beckie

4.28.2012

Which Disney Princess Am I Blog Hop

Welcome to the Which Disney Princess Am I Blog Hop! Hosted by the fabulous Ms. Lynne of Her Craftiness .

Ms. Lynne will be offering blog candy --- your very own Princess Crown and a Piecing Project of your favorite Princess by remarking on each stop on the royal kingdoms along the way!!!


Now for my project...thus my dilema

I almost dropped out of this hop when I began my project. I am NOT good at these Disney cuts. I cannot get the fine details to look like anything.

I did not want to disgrace the hop with my poor project. There are MANY talented ladies in this hop.

However, I decided that I would post my card and ask for your help. How do you people cut these Princess cuts? Ariel's eyes look HORRID!!!


Ariel was cut from Dreams Come True cart at 4 1/2". The paper was embossed with a Cuttlebug folder. The stickers and ribbon are from my stash.


Thanks for suffering through today's card. LOL. Thanks for your help.

And for your pain and suffering....

The FABULOUS Ms. Nikki of Paper Piecings by Nikki has graciously offered up a $25 gift certificate to her online store. YAY!!!!

How do you win?
1. Kindly be a follower of my blog.
2. Leave a comment with your contact info on this post.
3.Check back on Winner Tuesday, May 1st, and see who Mr. Random Number Generator chooses as the winner! 


Now get to hopping....and see some really good cards ;0)



Be blessed, Beckie

4.24.2012

Bottlecaps - So cool!


Is it already Tuesday? Here's a lil cute project I whipped up yesterday in no time at all!!!

My baby loves Justin Bieber...awe heck don't we all?! LOL

So here is another pop icon item (I did not purchase for an inflated price ;0)




I used the bottlecaps and epoxy stickers that I got at HL. I printed a pic of JB using Microsoft Pic Manager in the smallest versions. Then I used a perfectly fitting 1" punch to punch out JB. Then easy peasy place the pic in the cap and pop on the epoxy sticker over him.

You do not have to use the epoxy stickers. You can use Glossy
Accents over the pic. There is absolutely no wait time with the stickers (if you're impatient, like me ;0)




I got these super cuties at The Children's Place with their great 2 for $6 deal. They're great by themselves.




But look how super duper cute they are after a bottle cap and some purple 3GJ ribbon!!!! The black ribbon is from Wal-mart.




YAY! My baby thought they were AWESOME! She had to wear them to school today.  Hee hee.


Hope you like 'em. I will be doing more bottlecap projects...they're too EASY, I love 'em.

Be blessed, Beckie

4.23.2012

Welcome Back to Monday with 3 Challenges for you to Join!

**Click here for the Digi Darla Benefit Hop


Hi Friends! It's a new week, and it's time for new challenges!!


It's Challenge Me Monday #108 : "On-the-Go"...use a plane, train, car, etc.

Here is my inspiration...


I used Paper Doll Dress Up cart. The city background is cut at 4". The car at 2 1/2". The Super Hero is 3 1/2". The sentiment is computer generated. The papers are Cricut Bday Pack, Recollection and Echo Park Dots n Stripes.


Hop over and link-up your "On-the-Go" creation!


It's time for a new weekly challenge at ME4Y! This week's awesome sponsor is

create your own banner at mybannermaker.com!

Win a set of 5 handmade corsage pins.


This week's theme is to use a recycled material. I had this left over box. I cut a piece of the thick plastic to make my center ...POP.








Hop over and link-up your "Recycled Material" creation!




It's time to go WEEKLY at Digi Darla. Now...a new challenge every Monday. YAY!!!  

This week's challenge is "Anything Goes"!!! YAY. And the super cool sponsor joining us is Bugaboo!!!

Here is my card using a Digi Darla image.





Here is my card using a Bugaboo image...



Hop over and link-up your "Anything Goes" (use a Digi Darla or Bugaboo Image) creation!

Thanks for stopping by!!! I hope to be coming by your blog and seeing your super cool creation that you have linked up to all of the above ;0)

Be blessed, Beckie


4.21.2012

Digi Darla Benefit Hop

 
Welcome to our very special "Benefit" hop!!
 
Mrs. Kim owner/designer of Digi Darla recently completed a mission trip to Nicaragua. She was so touched that she was moved to help.
You can read Mrs. Kim's story HERE.
 
This hop is to showcase 2 stamp bundles from Digi Darla Designs.....and 
 
ALL PROCEEDS FROM SALES OF THESE STAMP BUNDLES WILL GO TO BENEFIT THE CHILDREN IN NICARAGUA! 
 
 
 
 
BUNDLE 1 : 
 
5 stamps w/3 bonus sentiments for $7 USD 
 
 
 
BUNDLE 2:   "DT Favorites" 
 
10 favorite images of the Design Team for $12 USD
 
 As you visit each DT member, you'll see all the stamps that are included in these bundles.
 
Our hop will end at Digi Darla Designs where, if you wish, you can make your donation and choose which bundle you would love to have! You may even want both!!
 
Each DT member will choose a winning comment by Random.org to receive a FREE stamp!
 
 Those of you that purchase a bundle, as a HUGE thank you for your support, will be entered to win a $25 gift certificate for Digi Darla Designs!!! 
 
 You may hop, comment and purchase until Saturday, April 28th. Check Digi Darla on Sunday, April 29th and see who Mr. Random Number Generator chooses as the winners!!!



For my project, I'm showcasing Lighthouse & Just Because from Bundle #1.
 
Here I just printed the image on the colored paper. I wanted to show that you do not have to be a "digi user" or "coloring guru" to use a digital stamp. I just printed and blinged. Anyone can be a "digi user" ;0)




And the lil lady who started the donations coming... Susanna Shopper




If you're convinced already....click here Donate and get your digital images and help.
 
I know you will still want to see all the talented cards...so get to hopping ;0)

 








 
 
Thanks for stopping by and helping!!!
 
Be blessed, Beckie

4.19.2012

Blingin' the Helmet

Hey All! I've been blingin' up my baby's tee ball helmet today :0D

I used adhesive vinyl, Flower Shoppe Cart, Doodlecharms Cart, Kate's ABCs Cart, EK Success cupcake punch, E-6000 adhesive, brads & gems.



The helmet went from this...





To this...














Hope she likes it!

Be blessed, Beckie

CHALLENGES:

4.17.2012

Hi My Awesome Friends! Just been crafting a lil bit and thought I'd show ya!

The papers are from a DCWV Blossoms and Butterflies Pack. The sentiment is from Joy's Life.





Have an awesomely blessed Tuesday!!!

Beckie

4.16.2012

Welcome Back to Monday with 3 Challenges for You to Join!


Welcome back to Monday my awesome friends!!!

Hope you had a wonderful weekend.


It's time for another super Challenge Me Monday at FCCB! This time the inspiration is in the form of a Cricut Crawl. The outstanding talented DT members have a hop....so you can hop along and check 'em out.



It's time for another fabulous weekly challenge at ME4Y!!!

This week's theme is to use 3 flowers. The awesome sponsor is ....

3 Girl JAM

Here is my card for inspiration...


I found a pack at Burke's Outlet that had these cute flowers and sentiment strips. I put it together then iRocked some bling! Super cute.




The Festive Flowers challenge is still going on at Digi Darla. So grab a DD image and join us.

If you missed Saturday's post....it was a special one. Here is a snippet of the important message....

"As a reminder to Count Our Blessings and to immediately benefit the children in Nicaragua, I have placed "Susanna Shopper", one of the favorites from Digi Darla's Designs, on sale for only $1. All proceeds will go to the mission"
- Mrs. Kim (Digi Darla)



I hope you support the Nicaragua mission and join us at DD for this week's challenge ;0)



Also, don't forget the monthly challenge at The Crafter's Cafe Challenge Blog is still in full swing. The theme is Spring with pastel colors.


Thanks for stopping by!

Be blessed, Beckie

4.14.2012

"Susanna Shopper" to Benefit Nicaragua Mission

ROCKIN' ROBIN HOP....click here.



Hi Friends. Got an extra special post for ya today!

Mrs. Kim, owner and designer for Digi Darla recently returned from a mission trip to Nicaragua! WOW!

Mrs. Kim was so very moved by what she experienced during this trip, that she has decided to do something very special.


"As a reminder to Count Our Blessings and to immediately benefit the children in Nicaragua, I have placed "Susanna Shopper", one of the favorites from Digi Darla's Designs, on sale for only $1. All proceeds will go to the mission"
                                        - Mrs. Kim (Digi Darla)


We hope you'll join us and help support Mrs. Kim's mission!

Our current challenge at Digi Darla is "FESTIVE FLOWERS" and as a little extra incentive, we've decided to give those of you that join our current challenge AND use Susanna Shopper on your creation will earn TWO chances to win 5 awesome images from our sponsor, Robyn's Fetish.

For those of you that have already entered, why not earn yourself one more chance by entering one more card! Enter one or enter 2 - it's up to you.

Here's my card for some inspiration!!!



Thanks for stopping by and supporting the children in Nicaragua!!

Be blessed, Beckie

4.13.2012

Rockin' Robin Hop





Welcome to the Monthly Combined DT Hop hosted by Made Especially 4 You!!!

The outstanding talent of the Creative Cutter Room and Made Especially 4 You have joined together to bring you projects with a Rockin' Robin Theme.


The spotlight goes first to our Grand-Prize Sponsors...




A $25 Gift Certificate to Paper Piecings by Nikki online store.



Ginger Snap Scraps

A $10 Gift Certificate to the NEW Ginger Snap Scraps online store.



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Birds on Parade Cricut Cartridge



 Rules for Grand-Prizes 

1. You MUST comment on every stop of the hop.
2. You will have until Sunday, April 15th to hop & comment.
3. Check Made Especially 4 You on Tuesday, April 17th to see who Mr. Random Number Generator chooses as winners.


Now let's take a look at what I made...


The ribbon is some awesome 3GJ. The window is cut from Happily Ever After at 5".

Though the original song lyrics I borrowed from Bob Marley. Here is where I really got my inspiration...from the chippettes singing Girl Put Your Records On.  


It's time to get hopping. Remember the Grand-Prize rules ;0)





Be blessed, Beckie


4.12.2012

Winner of Creative Scrapbooking Divas Happy Link-UP

Hi Friends. As the Creative Scrapbooking Divas blog has closed...I wanted to announce who won the Cricut cart.

Thanks to all who linked-up and played along with me and my Happy Postings.

Congrats #8....Karen Ladd!!! You're the winner. Drop me an email with your addy, and I'll get the cart out to ya!



Be blessed, Beckie

Don't forget to hop with us tomorrow...Rockin' Robin Hop!!! Great sponsors and prizes!!

4.11.2012

Niagra of the South

Hi Friends! It's Spring Break here...so I'm not getting much crafting done ;0)

Here was yesterday's trip to Cumberland Falls. My daughter had never seen the falls, so we took a lil drive.

Here are some pics for your viewing pleasure.











I'll be back Friday withe Rockin' Robin Hop.

Be blessed, Beckie

4.09.2012

Welcome Back to Monday with 3 Challenges for You to Join!

Welcome back to Monday. I hope you had a wonderfully blessed Easter! We serve a risen Savior!





It's Challenge Me Monday!!! This challenge is Buttons and Bows.

Here is my inspiration for you ;0)


The background is cut at 4" from Once Upon a Princess. The image is a Digi Darla. The ribbon is some fab 3GJ.




It's time for another weekly challenge at ME4Y. This week it's a sketch.



We have an awesome sponsor....TCC supplied us with some of her super digital stamps to use. TCC also has SVGs.

The Cutting Cafe


 
Here's my take for inspiration. I used one of the many bicycle stamps and combined it with a TCC sentiment.










It's time for one last 2-week challenge at Digi Darla. Then we are going WEEKLY!!! WHOO HOO!!!

As you noticed I used an awesome DD image on my FCCB card above. That card is also my DD card for this challenge of Festive Flowers.

Our sponsor is Robyn's Fetish. Here's a card with one of her cute images.



I tried shading for the first time when coloring this pic. I also chalked the image and the sentiment to give the white cardstock a yellow hue. The sentiment is from The Cutting Cafe ;0)



I've got one more thing to tell ya about...
The image below was up for grabs with the last Digi Darla Challenge.

Congrats Rae Ann!!!! You won my image. Drop me an email and I'll get your image to you.




DigiDarlas Skate Girl




I hope you have enjoyed my cards today and have found some inspiration to get your craft on.

Be blessed, Beckie