Cardz TV Ch# 23 "Color Challenge"

Cardz TV Ch# 23 "Color Challenge"

 

Make a card, layout, or craft project using RED, BLACK, and WHITE ONLY!

Starts: Fri, Jan 25

Ends: Thurs, Feb 7 @ Noon EST
Prize: 1 set of Cardz TV Stamps 

Here is my project for this challenge: I made a little wall hanging and also a card. I had a lot of fun making them...

This wall hanging was made using a 3" × 3" chipboard and covering it with black cardstock. The pattern paper was from my stash. The flowers are cut from the Artiste Cart from CTMH and are cut in range of sizes from 1-3 inches. Then I used Cardz Tv Stamp set "Encouraging Thoughts"

 

Here is the card. This card is a 5x5. The flowers measures from 1 inch to 4 inches. The flourish is 2 that I welded on the gypsy from the Artiste cart The tag is also from Artiste and I cut the red layer at 2.5 and the white at 2.25 The saying is from Cardz Tv "Greater love" stamp set 

 Here is a close up at the big 4 inch flower.

 

I hope you take the challenge with us over at Cardz Tv.

Until Next time

Stay Crafty

Amanda

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Cardz TV Ch# 22 "Baby New Year"

Cardz TV Ch# 22 "Baby New Year"

 

Welcome to the first challenge of 2013 for Cardz Tv Stamps.

Make a card, layout, or craft project for a new baby.

Starts: Fri, Jan 11

Ends: Thurs, Jan 24 @ Noon EST

Prize: 1 set of Cardz TV Stamps 

I hope everyone year is off to an amazing start. It is for me.:) Trying to be a better me. For this challenge we had to make a card,layout or a craft project for a New Baby.. This was hard for me. I think I lost my crafty mojo since the holidays. Every since my girls went back to school its like I have no energy. Even with that its still a good start to the year.

 

For this card I used Cardz Tv Stamps set "Fun and Games"

The paper is from DCWV

The ink I used was the Twilight from Close to my Heart. I love this color.  

Here is my project for this challenge:

I hope you came take this challenge with us.

 

Until next time

Stay Crafty

Amanda

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New Years Eve Look back at 2012

Can you believe that its the last day of 2012. This year has flown by so fast. It had many ups and downs but what year doesnt.We found out our oldest daughter has a heart problem. Our youngest started kindergarten, we saved 2 more animals, we made it through the end of the world 12-21-12 and Christmas but hopeful 2013 is a great year. I have many things planned for the new year and cant wait to get them going. But today I just wanted to take a look back on 2012 with some family photos and some of my favorite craft projects that I made this year. I will have the orignal links to the post for each of the craft projects.

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There I posted some of the projects that I loved making. Now if you can stomach some family photos mostly of the girls and pets then scroll down. :)

Here is one of our cats Sweetheart.

My girls Katie and Emma after finding the wrapping paper rolls. <3 my crazy silly girls.

Katie already for candy after trick or treating.

Emma.. My silly girl always posing. :)

Ready for school.

One of my geek moments of 2012. Standing next to the dalek with a follow fan of Doctor who. Her corset has daleks all over it. AWESOME!!! (you cant tell but am standing next to the Tardis too (: Cant tell you how happy I was that day. p.s. Dont you love my scraf????

Our other cat Daisy who wouldnt leave the tree alone at all.

The girls decorating the tree. :)

Me and Emma on a train ride at our local mall.

Oh yes dont forget about meeting Wil Wheaton.. He is so sweet and is a uber geek. But its all good Its Wil Wheaton.

And the newest member of the family our dog. Dakota Snow. He is the best dog ever. We just love him. So glad we was able to keep him. (all of our pets have been resuced pets)

 

That was a look into 2012.

Until Next Time

Stay Crafty (and safe)

See you in 2013

Amanda

 

I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas

Happy Friday! Today starts a brand new

Cardz TV Stamps challenge!

CTVS Ch#21 "I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas"

Starts: Friday, Dec 14th @ 12:00 am EST

Ends: Thursday, Dec 20th @ NOON EST

Details: Create a card, layout or craft project for 
CHRISTMAS WITH SNOW, SNOWFLAKES, OR A SNOWMAN

Prize: 1 set of Cardz TV Stamps of the winner's choice

(shop Cardz TV Stamps... HERE)

Winner (chosen by random.org) Announced: Friday, Dec 21st @ Cardz TV

Here's my "I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas" project:

Card #1 I used the Cardz Tv Stamps "Tiny Tidings" and "Christmas Joy".

Also for this card I  used the Close To My Heart Artiste Cricut Cart which you can find HERE. The snowflakes on the front was the negitive pieces of a card on the cart. The inside snowflakes are cut at 1". I used lindy's stamp gang starburst sprays in Blue Hawaiian Blue,Cactus Gold,and Scintillating Silver

 Card #2 and #3 I used "Tiny Tidings"and "Snow Day"

 

The snowmen on the last two cards are from "Flakey Friends" stamp set from Close to my heart and can be found HERE. This is one of my favorite stamp set I own from CTMH.

I hope you take this weeks challenge over at CARDZ TV. This was a really fun challenge.
Until Next Time
Stay Crafty
Amanda

Want to play with us? You can enter your project below or hop over to Cardz TV to check out what my Design Team Sisters have created and enter your project there!

Emily's Surprise Birthday Blog Hop

Welcome to Emily's Surprise Birthday Blog Hop

 

Hi everyone!! Thank you for joining us today as we celebrate Emily's 13th Birthday! Shh, don't tell anyone as it's a surprise!! We are so blessed that you've joined us today to celebrate the life of a sweet, talented young lady.

If you joined us from Janis then you are in the right place. If not, please go back to Beth's blog so you don't miss out on the wonderful projects that we have for you today.

Participant Blog Line up:

1. Beth ~ http://motherandaughterdesigns.blogspot.com

2. Shawnee ~ http://quiverofangels.blogspot.com

3. Rachelle ~http://creationsbyRachelle.blogspot.com

4. Lucy ~ http://love2createitall.com

5. Christine ~ http://hotberrydesigns.blogspot.com/

6.Miranda ~ http://www.nanasscrapspot.com

7. Mickie ~ www.littlescrapcorner.blogspot.com

8 Ellen~ http://cardmonkey-business.blogspot.com

9. Connie~ http://conniecancrop.blogspot.com

10. Suzanne - http://www.zannieberry.blogspot.com

11. Ashley~ http://bloghopprincess.blogspot.com/
12. Janis ~ http://pausedreamenjoy.blogspot.com/

13. Amanda~ http://craftsbyamanda.blogspot.com

14. Lori ~ http://scrappinmystressaway.blogspot.com/

15.Anita ~http://anitaandbugs.blogspot.com

16. Jennifer~http://craftycardgallery.blogspot.com

Sponsor info:

• Beth McGee~ Cricut Cartridge "Jubilee Celebration"
• 5 Digi Stamps~ Eureka Stamps : http://eurekastamps.blogspot.com/
• Digital copy of "Creations by Crafty Card Gallery Issue 2" ~Sponsored by our own Jennifer Restivo.
• $10 gift certificate for Close to My Heart products ~ sponsored by Lucy Kelleher, Close to My Heart Independent Consultant: http://lucyk.ctmh.com

 

To be entered to win, you MUST leave a comment on every blog in the hop.

Then you need to "like" each of the sponsors blog pages (Beth's, Jennifer's, and Lucy's) including each of the blog hop participants pages.
Next, head on over and visit the following (below) sponsors Facebook pages/stores and post a comment you are from the blog hop & thank them for sponsoring the hop!

• Eureka Stamps @ https://www.facebook.com/pages/Eureka-Stamps/222208756121?fref=ts

• Jennifer Restivo @ https://www.facebook.com/CraftyCardGallery?fref=ts

• Close to My Heart with Lucy Kelleher - Independent Consultant @ https://www.facebook.com/LucyK.CTMH

Here is the card I made for Emily. I kept is simple and fun. I hope she likes it.

For my card I used papers from DCWV and from my stash. The cupcake is cut from the Close to my heart Artiste cartridge and I used one of the stamps sets that came with that cart. I also used one of the stamps sets that came from the Art Philosophy Close to my heart cartridge for the happy birthday.

Emily- I hope you have a wonderful birthday. It was so much fun making you this card. Enjoy your day and this wonderful year. "Follow your dreams and reach for the stars." Happy 13th Birthday.


Thank you for joining us now head on to the celebration stop Lori

Until Next Time
Stay Crafty
Amanda

Cardz Tv Challenge "To Die For"

Happy Friday! Today starts a brand new

Cardz TV Stamps challenge!

CTVS Ch#20 "To Die For!"

Starts: Friday, Nov 30th @ 12:00 am EST

Ends: Thursday, Dec 6th @ NOON EST

Details: Create a card, layout or craft project using 
DIE CUTS FROM YOUR MANUAL OR ELECTRONIC CUTTING MACHINE

Prize: 1 set of Cardz TV Stamps of the winner's choice

(shop Cardz TV Stamps... HERE)

Winner (chosen by random.org) Announced: Friday, Dec 7th @ Cardz TV

Here's my "To Die For" project:

I made a gift card holder using the Close To My Heart Artiste Cartridge and Cardz Tv Stmaps Set "Christmas Joy" (all cut sizes will be listed under the photos)
 

I think this has to be one of my favorite cuts from this cart. If you dont already have this cart please think about it. You can pick it up HERE.

 

Recipe for the gift card holder

Card was found on page 59 and is cut @5 inches

Mat was cut @ 4 1/2 x 3 and I cut 4 of them.

The inside mat was cut @ 4x2 1/2

The brown strip was cut @ 1x3

Santa and bag was cut from Paper Doll Dress Up and everything is cut @3 inches and can be found on pg 72.

Both sayings are from Cardz Tv Stamps set "Christmas Joy" and can be found HERE

Thank you for stopping by today.I really hope you take the challenge with us this week at Cardz Tv.

Until Next Time
Stay Crafty
Amanda

Want to play with us? You can enter your project below or hop over to Cardz TV to check out what my Design Team Sisters have created and enter your project there!

CTMH ARITISTE BLOG HOP

If you are here for Cardz Tv Challenge 19 "Scene It" Click HERE

 

Thank you so much for joining us today for the CTMH Artiste Blog Hop! There are only 7 of us in this hop, so I hope you'll be able to stop at all our blogs to see the projects we've made to inspire you!!  

I am the first stop in the blog hop and am so happy that you are here. Everything in the hop has been made with the wonderful Artiste Cart that you can ordrer HERE. I cant wait for everyone to see what wonderful things everyone has made today.

Here is the blog line up:

1. Amanda @ Crafts By Amanda ( Thats Me)
2. Amy @ Love To Crop
3. Elaine @ Expressions By Elaine 
4. Janis @ Pause Dream Enjoy 
5. Lucy @ Love 2 Create 
6. Shawnee @ Blessed On The Bright Side
7. Stacey @ Stacey's Creative Corner

For my project, I wanted to show you this...
I made this box for christmas. I am going to be putting in little candies in them. I think I might make mints this year and make these boxes to put them in. I cant tell you how easy this box was to fold up and create in a matter of mintues. This is the best cartridge to have I think.

Recipe for project
Box is on page 37 and is cut to fit the page which is about 4 1/2 inches. I used the white dasiy card stock from CTMH.
The tag is also from the Artiste cart and is on page 35 and is cut at 3 inches. Than stamped with the Very Merry Christmas stamp set in Topiary ink color.
The rosette can be found on page 77 and I cut it at 1 inch.
the pattern paper is from DCWV christmas stack.

Item numbers for items from CTMH
White Daisy Card Stock #1385
Very Merry Christmas stamp set #S1210
Ink pad Topiary #Z2155

Please head over to AMY and see what beautiful project she has for us today. Love To Crop.

Until Next Time

Stay Crafty

Amanda.