Monday Challenge #57- Button and Bows

Hi everyone! It's Monday and today's challenge over at 
My Craft Spot blog is *Buttons and Bows*. 

*Happy Birthday to you!* is from the *Birthday Wishes* set
by My Craft Spot. The cupcake is from the *From my kitchen*
cartridge.

*Sweet Birthday wishes* is also from the *Birthday Wishes*
stamp set by My Craft Spot.

Be sure to link your project on the *buttons and bows* challenge post over at My Craft Spot blog for a chance to win a fun prize. I'm excited to see what cute creations you all come up with for this challenge. :)

Teacher Appreciation

We'll, I'm back with a gift idea for your special teacher. Sammy gave these to her teachers this year.

I made a little pouch with a cute bag from
My Craft Spot. The ribbon is *scarlet red*.
The *Just for You!*sentiment is from
the Friends & Neighbors set. The apple is
cut from the Create a Critter cartridge.

I cut the *tag* from the Sweethearts cartridge. I love how
it fits nicely in a bitty bag. Perfect for holding a gift card.
The cute little faces are from the*Snow Cuties* by Peachy Keen Stamps. 

I finished the treats off with a tag from the *Tiny Tags* stamp set.
I just hand wrote the names in the tag. 

This idea could easily be changed out for any theme. A card, chocolate bar, and a gift card are a thoughtful gift for any occasion. :)

Winner

Hi Everyone! I have a winner for last week's cartridge giveaway! Lucky number #10!!! Linda Harris! Thank you for all of your sweet comments. :) Have a great day!

Announcement And Giveaway

Hi everyone! I have some exciting news. I have been asked to stay on the My Craft Spot Design Team for another term. I feel so blessed and honored to have such a great opportunity to work with this group of super talented ladies. I personally would like to welcome GiGi, Heather, Robin, and Gwen. Add to that group of talented gals the returning design team members, Amber, Marlene, Kate, and I to complete the design team. Super exciting and fun! Now, I have something fun for all of you... a chance to win the newly released Tablescapes-Spring & Summer Cricut cartridge...

In order to win just leave comment on this post. I will draw the lucky winner this Friday. Also, Kimberly at My Craft Spot is giving away a stamp set in celebration of the design team members. Have a great week! 

Down On The Farm Challenge #55

Hi everyone! Hopefully you all had a great weekend! We had a busy weekend that included shrimping, visiting with friends, and cleaning. :) Today is Monday and it's challenge time at My Craft Spot blog. The theme this week is *down on the farm*-think animals, barns, country.

*Wishing you Luck* is from the *Tiny Tags* set by My Craft Spot. The
little horse if from the Create A Critter cartridge on page 59, cut at 3".
I used the Tim Holtz rosette die and stitched around the borders with
my sewing machine. The papers are from DoodleBug.

Be sure to link up your *farm* project HERE. Have a great week and I look forward to seeing your projects. :) 

Monday Challenge #54-Mother's Day

Hi everyone! Hopefully spring has sprung where you live and you've been enjoying some warmer weather. It's raining here now, but hopefully it will clear up by the afternoon. Fingers crossed. Well, it's Monday and that means it's challenge time over at My Craft Spot blog. Today's theme is *Mother's Day*. This was a great challenge for me since I needed to make both my Mother-In-Law and my Grandma, Mother's Day cards. Here are my cards:

*Love you!* is from the *Sweet Sentiments 1* set by My Craft Spot.
The font matches the *Happy Mother's Day* sentiment. The papers
I used are from the EP Springtime 6x6 paper pad.  

I cut the flower from the Flower Shoppe cartridge at
2 1/2 and 2 1/4. The rosette is from the Tim Holtz
rosette die. The heart is from a SU punch.

A little stitching with my sewing machine for the finishing touch.

Oh, and some yummy glossy accents.

Be sure to check out all of the other DT members projects for more great inspiration. Also, you'll want to link up your Mother's Day projects HERE for a chance to win an awesome prize from My Craft Spot.


I have been super busy with graduation planning (for Maddie) and I am working on a post with an update on my progress. :) Have a great week!

Tiny Tags

Hi everyone! I hope you all had a wonderful Easter weekend! :) Now, during the stamp release party last week I missed the *Tiny Tags* release day, so today I am sharing my project. I've been busy getting ready for my oldest daughter, Madeline's, graduation. I wanted to make some graduation gift/money holders for some of her dear friends. 

I made candy bouquets. I am totally happy with
how these turned out. First, I started out with
Maddie's high school colors, green and blue. I
made a pocket/holder out of the blue and white
*bigger bitty bags* I folded the bag in half
and then stitched the sides together with my sewing machine.
I filled it with candies that color coordinate. I also
included a picture of Maddie, so she could write a message on the 
back for her friend. These pockets hold A LOT.

The cap is from the Wrap It Up cartridge on pg. 67
cut at 1.90". The award is from the Plantin Schoolhouse
cartridge on pg. 77 cut at 1.75"(roly poly). The inner circle is from PS 
 cartridge on pg. 72 cut at 1".The *wishing you luck!* 
is from the *Tiny Tags* stamp set by My Craft Spot. I added
some diamond glaze to the numbers and tassel. I
needed a simple design that I could easily recreate.

I made a pocket to hold a money gift. I used
the stars from the *Merry Christmas* stamp
set by My Craft Spot. *Celebrate* is from the
Celebrations cartridge cut at 3.55Wx1.50H. I sized
the cut with my Gypsy.

*Way to go Graduate* another great sentiment from *Tiny Tags* set.
I tied the tag on with *pea pod* twine. It's always fun to personalize 
with a name.

Is any candy bouquet complete without a chocolate
mustache?
I have a special graduation post coming soon. I would love to hear any suggestions. :)