Mommy Mel's Addiction

Ahoy Matey!

2010-09-26T15:24:00.004-04:00

Was at the beach the other day and saw this pirate ship going by that does tours for people. Therefore, that gave me inspiration for this file - I will be using it to make a little boys birthday card. Hope you can find a good use for it!

MTC file can be downloaded here.

SVG file can be downloaded here.

MISS YOU LADIES!

2010-09-23T12:20:00.007-04:00

Since we moved and today was to be one of my weekends to be away with my scrapbooking buddies, I decided to go ahead and still scrapbook along with them. Although chatting on line with them and not being there in person is not the same, it certainly does feel good to be cropping again. On a positive note, it is much quieter here than there I am sure! ha, ha

Here is my latest layout that I just completed:

The SVG file can be downloaded here.

The MTC file can be downloaded here.

I'm Back!!!!!

2010-09-06T20:02:00.003-04:00

WOW - can't believe it has been since April since I posted. I really spring cleaned this time. LOL My house is almost completely empty. We have decided after several years to move down South! I have been super busy with all the changes that have taken place and am finally settling in somewhat. The home we purchased needs to be completely gutted so my family and I are staying at my mothers home until that project is completed and livable! I don't have all my scrapbooking stuff at the moment but I did bring the necessaties and am hoping to get back into things real soon! I was getting the itch to scrapbook today and here is the simple layout that I came up with. Not fancy but hey at least I am back into it!

SPRING CLEANING

2010-04-12T10:20:00.002-04:00

Hope you all are enjoying your Spring Days. I have been doing my Spring cleaning inside and out. I just wanted to let everyone know I will be taking a break from blogging while I have lots to do and I love being outside this time of year! I love to get everything done early so that I can enjoy my summer days with my family! I will miss you all but will be back soon!

Card Challenge Day 29 - IN PIECES

2010-03-30T08:53:00.004-04:00

Todays challenge was to use an image on the outside of the card and then the same image in a different way on the inside of the card! I didn't have much time to make a card today so I cheated and used an already colored in digital stamp image to make this one. For the inside, you can't tell from the photo but it is in three pieces - both leaves are separate pieces and then the flowers are still connected as one piece. This digital stamp was another freebie that can be downloaded on Marjie's Malarkies blog!

Outside of card:Inside of card:

Bunny Resting Inside A Flower Pot!

2010-03-30T00:15:00.006-04:00

One last file before I head out for a week long Easter vacation with family! This one seemed appropriate since the poor Easter Bunny gets very tired over the holidays - he decided to curl up in this flower pot and take a rest! Something I would like to do at the moment but can't! LOL

Hope you all have a wonderful Easter with your family and friends!

The SVG file can be downloaded here.

The MTC file can be downloaded here.

Card Challenge Day 28 - CERTAIN SENTIMENT

2010-03-29T10:41:00.000-04:00

Today's challenge at 365 cards was to use the sentiment "Hang in There". I chose to use this free digi stamp found on the wonderful blog of JustYolie. The shape that I used to cut around the stamp was from Penny Duncan's site. She has some awesome Nesting shapes in SVG form that you can also download for free. Thanks to both of these very talented ladies for all your great files and hard work. Another big thank you to 365 Cards for all the great challenges!

Birds are chirping!

2010-03-28T19:32:00.000-04:00

The birds are chirping that Spring is here so why not make a bird cut file to welcome the season. VOILA! I think I messed up the eyes just a bit - seems a little crossed eyed to me - oh well - there is your laugh for the day too! HA, HA

The SVG file for this can be downloaded here.

The MTC file for this can be downloaded here.

Card Challenge Day 28 - SUPER SKETCHY SUNDAY

2010-03-28T15:10:00.000-04:00

Today's challenge at 365 cards was to use the following sketch to make our card:

Card Challenge Day 27 - I'm Touched REDONE CORRECTLY

2010-03-28T01:00:00.000-04:00

Okay I realized that I messed this challenge up so I had to make another card to redeem myself. Why I chose this one is beyond me. The stitching was a royal pain in the butt but I love how it turned out so I guess it was worth the effort. Now I hope I did this challenge correctly this time around!

Card Challenge Day 27 - I'm Touched

2010-03-27T17:58:00.000-04:00

Today's challenge at 365 cards required you to have at least 8 elements (not counting the cardstock or background paper). All those elements must overlap with at least two other elements! Here is what I used (sure hope I did this correctly):

1. Bunny paper piecing with inked edges
2. Heart brad for bunnies nose
3. Pearls on the Easter egg (3 rows)
4. Star brads on the wheels (2)
5. Rhinestones on the star brads (2)
6. String fiber on top of cart
7. Sand for the road the bunny cart is on
8. Grasses (3 rows)
9. Butterfly with stickles

Hopefully this shows a little more detail since my camera is taking horrible pictures lately!If you missed downloading the files for this bunny in the wagon, you can find them here in one of my earlier posts.

Card Challenge Day 26 - Card Recipe

2010-03-26T11:53:00.000-04:00

The recipe for todays challenge at 365 Cards was as follows:

Ingredients:

5 x 5 card

3 circles

2 squares

Ribbon

Sentiment of your choice

We were not allowed to stray from the recipe above - use ONLY those ingredients. I did it but I wanted to so bad to add brads or some Stickles to the flowers centers. I did contain myself though and I still like the card anyways! I have never done a 5 x 5 card before but I love it - I can see myself using that size again. I takes on a whole new look!

Card Challenge Day 25 - Do It Yourself

2010-03-25T14:44:00.000-04:00

Todays challenge at 365 cards was a reminder to us all that you do not have to own store embellishments - you can create them yourselves.

We were to take a brad or a pearl and add some glue and then some glitter to make some glittery goodness for our cards!

I made my first step card for this challenge and added a photo of my dear niece for her Easter card! I followed Dawn's awesome tutorial for making this card found here. I used the Cinnamon colored Stickles to add the glittery bling on my brads. I used two brads for the centers of both flowers (the one in her hair and the one on the sentiment)! Just thought I would point them out since the photos are not too good!

Card Challenge Day 24 - Terrific Ten

2010-03-24T23:06:00.000-04:00

At 365 Cards today, the challenge was to use TEN different patterned papers all on one card. What a great way to use up some scraps! I have never used that many patterns on one project before but I think this one turned out pretty nice with them. I ended up using 12 patterned papers and two plain colored cardstock along with the patterned ribbon! I think I am going to add the sentiment "Celebrate Life"! What do you think?

The SVG file for the balloons can be downloaded here.

The MTC file for the balloons can be downloaded here.

Lovin the Outdoors

2010-03-24T17:07:00.000-04:00

Just made this scrapbook page for my niece and daughter on their hiking excursion last summer. They are the only ones that I know that wear Crocs to go hiking in the woods - LOL!

The SVG file with the title can be downloaded here.

The MTC file with the title can be downloaded here.

It you like it without the title as seen here. Please downloaded that one below:

The SVG without the title can be downloaded here.

The MTC without the title can be downloaded here.

Somebunny loves you!

2010-03-23T17:37:00.000-04:00

I needed a cute file to use on my hubbies Easter card for this year and this is what I plan on using. I just need to go get some of that puff paint to use on the cotton tails. I will probably title the card Somebunny Loves You!

The SVG for this file can be downloaded here.

The MTC for this file can be downloaded here.

Card Challenge Day 23 - Stencil It

2010-03-23T13:51:00.000-04:00

Today at 365 Cards, all we had to do was use a stencil on our cards. I had a tree cut from from my cricut that I inked around to give the effect of the outline of a tree top on the background of the card - sort of a reverse type stenciling. I then used the Bird from the Nature-Flights of Fancy stencils that I had from Tattered Angels. I glimmer misted the bird stencil with Patina and then used a little Spiced Marmalade Distress ink to add just a hint of some more color! I curled the tip of the beak up and the tips of the wings - wish the picture was better, it looks so much nicer in person. I know the card is rather simple but I like how it turned out!

What the tree looked like on the background doing a reverse stenciling type effect! Instead of wasting the glimmer mist spray left on the stenciling, I made another image with it. I just flipped the stencil over and made another bird. I will be using it on another project in the future I am sure!

2010-03-22T22:08:00.000-04:00

Just sharing a quick sympathy card that I made for a friend! While making this I realized I have no black and white paper - how can that be? I guess that is a good excuse to be heading to the craft store in the near future! The free digi stamp that I used can be downloaded here from the Digital Doodling Blog!

Card Challenge Day 22 - Movie Monday

2010-03-22T21:39:00.000-04:00

Use the poster above or anything about the movie to create a card. You could also use the animated version if you wanted.

Now todays challenge at 365 Cards was super hard for me - I had no earthy idea what to do. I saw the old version of the movie but missed going with my family to see the new version (was away scrapbooking)! I wasn't going to do this one because it has been a long day and I am very tired and feeling lazy about thinking up something but I had to keep up my record of completing each card - true dedication you know! LOL I started off by printing a clipart image of the rabbit and then coloring him in with the gamsol and Prisma colored pencils. I printed some of the script from the movie on the brown paper which was originally going to be my background paper but then I decided against it and just used a cut strip of it. I just had to incorporate the rabbits famous saying and decided it would make a good belated birthday card to go along with the "late" theme. You may not be able to see it well but I used the glossy accents for the watch face and the rabbits glasses too.

Top Trio - YAHOOOOOOO!

2010-03-22T06:53:00.000-04:00

WOW - I am super excited this morning. I just found out I was in the top trio this week at 365 cards for my noise maker card! I can't believe it. There are so many talented people with such lovely cards on there. In case you missed it, you can view it here. I am going to go do the happy dance now - what a great way to start a day!

Pure Joy

2010-03-22T00:01:00.000-04:00

Card Challenge Day 21 Super Sketchy Sunday

2010-03-21T17:02:00.000-04:00

Today at 365 cards we were to use this sketch for our card.

I needed a teen birthday card so this is the card that I made. I used the pop dots to lift up the ear plugs, music note, adjustment thingy and round middle button! The Ipod and music note are from the Paisley cricut cartridge.

Boy Swinging Silhouette - REQUEST

2010-03-21T10:37:00.000-04:00

I had a request for a little boy swinging like the file of the little girl I posted a few days ago.

The SVG file can be downloaded here.

Card Challenge Day 20 - Let's Make Some Noise

2010-03-20T19:52:00.000-04:00

We were to put something on our cards that when you shake them they make noise. I had no idea what I was going to do! Then I saw the little round container that my cricut blades come in and I thought pillows - why I thought that is beyond me. I cut them in half and away I went. I have a friend that has just moved into a new house and I needed to make her and her family a card so I thought how can I incorporate pillows into a card and this is what I came up with. The pillows have the crystal sprinkles inside them and MAKE A NOISE when you shake the card. VOILA!Those who have the Cricut and would like the cut files for the furniture can download them below:
The SVG file can be downloaded here.

The MTC file can be downloaded here.

Gate Card Template

2010-03-20T01:03:00.000-04:00

I created this card template for your use. I can see so many uses for this one! I did include extra picket fence in case you would like to make your fence a different color than the background. When the template is spread out lengthwise to the 12 x 12 mat, the size of the card ends up being approx. 5-1/2 x 5 inches.

The SVG file can be downloaded here.

The MTC file can be downloaded here.

Happy Camper

2010-03-19T11:10:00.000-04:00

Here is my latest creation:

The Happy Camper SVG file can be downloaded here.

The Happy Camper MTC file can be downloaded here.

Just the Smiley with hat SVG file can be downloaded here.

Just the Smiley with hat MTC file can be downloaded here.

Card Challenge Day 19 COTTON

2010-03-19T11:04:00.001-04:00

Today at 365 cards we were to think cotton to inspire our cards. Well this is my first all white card with hints of silver. I used silver to mat, some silver in the ribbon and I silver embossed the sentiment.

Card Challenge Day 18 - PLENTIFUL PATTERNS

2010-03-18T19:46:00.000-04:00

Today challenge for 365 cards threw me for a loop just a little. You were to use at least three of the following patterns of paper:

Plaid, Paisley, Gingham, Houndstooth, Toile

Not my usual mix of patterns but then again that is why it is called a challenge! LOL I had to first figure out if I even had any of these papers and if I did what is the chances of them matching? Luckily, I had some that worked pretty good together. The Houndstooth paper was a little too bold with a brown and white color so I took some Chestnut Roan ink to it to tone the white down. Inking it made a big difference - it made it coordinate a little better with the other papers. For the Toile paper I just cut an oval image out of that and made it my main image on the card.

Happy Easter

2010-03-17T23:43:00.000-04:00

Here is a little chick I made for you to use on those Easter layouts or projects. The whites of the eyes are not included in the file. They are just easier to draw in with a white Signo pen.

The SVG file can be downloaded here.

The MTC file can be downloaded here.

Just a Swingin'

2010-03-17T13:31:00.001-04:00

Here is a simple layout I did of the kids swinging this past summer. The silhouette file can be downloaded below:

The SVG file can be downloaded here.

The MTC file can be downloaded here.

Per a request, I did just make a little boy swinging from the tree. Please see this post.

Card Challenge Day 17 - TWINCHIES

2010-03-17T01:11:00.000-04:00

Happy St. Patricks Day to everyone!

I hope you all have the "Luck of the Irish"!

Todays challenge at 365 cards was a Twinchies challenge. Your card could be a Twinchie or you could put two or three or more on your card. There also needs to be a decorated piece of cardstock or something that is 2 x 2 inches. Here is the card that I came up with:

Another card challenge

2010-03-16T21:57:00.000-04:00

When Jane commented on one of posts the other day asking me to join in a challenge over at Just Scraps, I thought well why not. The challenge was to use Red, Black and White all over your card or layout project. I loved the looks of these colors together but these are not colors I would regularly make a card with. I love how it turned out though! The digi stamp was a freebie over at Digital Doodling and the scalloped template behind the stamp was from Penny at Penny Duncan's Creations. Penny is a wonderful person with many great free SVG files and tutorials on her site!

Card Challenge Day 16 OPPOSITES ATTRACT

2010-03-16T20:26:00.000-04:00

Todays challenge at 365 cards was Opposites Attract. We were to feature a pair of opposites on our card. The baby on the card can be found on Denise's blog. She is one talented lady with some awesome free files. The pregnant mommy file can be downloaded below:

The SVG file can be downloaded here.

The MTC file can be downloaded here.

The front of the card:
The inside of the card:

Card Challenge Day 15 - AD INSPIRED

2010-03-15T17:38:00.001-04:00

Todays challenge at 365 cards was to use the following photo as your inspiration for making a card:

The card that I made for this challenge also works for the MOJO Monday Sketch:

In case you can not tell, this is a tipped over basket of Easter Eggs. I tried to stamp the eggs with designs to replica the eggs in the 365 cards challenge photo. For some reason, I can not get the photograph to show the green stamping on the eggs. The blue is showing up great but not the green.

Grillin Time

2010-03-15T00:35:00.000-04:00

Here is a layout I just worked on. The title I made myself but the grill is from another blog and I am so sorry to that person but I can not remember who they are. If anyone knows please let me know so that I can give them credit. The GRILLIN TIME can be downloaded below. I did also include in the file an extra spatula, fork, salt and pepper shaker in case you would like to cut them in a different color. I personally was too lazy to do that but I am sure it would look nice!

The SVG file can be downloaded here.

The MTC file can be downloaded here.

Card Challenge Day 14 - SUPER SKETCH SUNDAY

2010-03-14T12:56:00.000-04:00

WOW - it has been two whole weeks for the card challenges and I am still hanging in there. I look forward to each day's challenge and am loving that my card supply is building up. Stop on over and join us - you will love it as much as I have I am sure! Here is the sketch we were to use:

and this is the card that I came up with -the FREE digi stamp that I used can be downloaded here.

Lattice Card

2010-03-14T11:47:00.000-04:00

I have created this lattice card template for your use! ENJOY

The SVG file can be downloaded here.

The MTC file can be downloaded here.

Card Challenge Day 13 - WHOLE NEW DIMENSION

2010-03-13T22:05:00.000-05:00

Todays card challenge at 365 cards was to take an image and do just a bit of paper piecing in order to raise some portion of the image to give it dimension. I decided to use this FREE tulip digi stamp download that can be found here.

Coloring Easter Eggs

2010-03-13T01:07:00.000-05:00

This file I think I am going to use for my pages of coloring Easter eggs this year! ENJOY

The SVG file can be downloaded here.

The MTC file can be downloaded here.

A Day at Camp

2010-03-12T22:43:00.000-05:00

I just created this simple layout of a day last summer being spent with family at our permanant campsite. We no longer sleep in a tent, we have moved up to a camper but I liked the looks of the tent better on this layout! I did make the trees into a cut file for your use.

The svg file can be downloaded here.

The mtc file can be downloaded here.

Card Challenge Day 12 - CIRCLE FRENZY

2010-03-12T14:28:00.000-05:00

Today we were to include 20 or more circles from at least two different sources on our cards. I have the tiny cirlces on the background paper, the sentiment was placed on circle punches and the bling on the umbrellas are circle shaped. I think I have the 20 now covered!

Bunny on a Wagon

2010-03-11T19:27:00.000-05:00

I just created this little Easter bunny with his little egg in a wagon. ENJOY!

The SVG file can be downloaded here.

The MTC file can be downloaded here.

Card Challenge Day 11 - LOVELY LANDSCAPE

2010-03-11T16:23:00.000-05:00

Todays challenge was to make a card with patterned paper (no solid background) with an outdoor theme. This card I made was very simple but I wanted it to be since the stamp leads you to think SERENITY (at least in my opinion)! The stamp was from the Stampin Up collection Summer by the Sea. The stamp didn't show enough of the boat so I had my wonderful hubby who is quite the drawer add to the image. You can't notice it much in the photo but the image is raised with 3D Dots.

Do You Like My Hat?

2010-03-10T22:37:00.000-05:00

I had these crazy pictures of my family with various hats on. While on the phone with my dear friend Beanie, I was telling her I had no idea what to do with this layout. Instantly she said use the Dr. Seuss book "Go Dog Go". What ? She always has an instant idea for everything! After talking with her I remembered the "Do you like my hat?" part. She said to use a pink poodle and that is how this layout came about. I tried to make it look like the tree on the side and top and then made the poodle and cut a hat out to match the one in the book as good as possible! The funny part is this was perfect for our photos because that book was always my childrens favorite when they were younger and there was not a night that didn't go by that we didn't read it to them! Thanks Beanie for the wonderful idea!

The svg file for the poodle can be downloaded here. On the poodle, I used my homemade flower soft to try to make it look like curly fur.

The font I used was hiccup. I loved this font because I felt it had some fun to it!

Card Challenge Day 10 - WACKY COLOR WEDNESDAY

2010-03-10T21:00:00.000-05:00

Todays wacky Wednesday color challenge over at 365 Cards was to use the color combo of Orange, Blue and Purple on a card.

I decided to use the new Floaty Frog file from Lisa's Precious Piecings which is the featured file at the moment. I then decided the card looked like a pool so why not put purple lane lines in. I like how it turned out! I spent alot more time on it then I had hoped however! Oh well, it was so much fun!

The lane lanes are an svg file but I can not remember who they were from to give that person credit - sorry! The beach ball was taken from the Cricut cartridge of Lifes A Beach.

Front of the card:

Inside of the Card:

Kathy

2010-03-09T23:30:00.000-05:00

Kathy is one of Hello Kitty's kindest friends and I thought she would also look good on your Easter pages and cards.
The SVG file can be downloaded here.

The MTC file can be downloaded here.

Card Challenge Day 9 - SONG INSPIRED

2010-03-09T09:26:00.001-05:00

What a great challenge to one of my son's favorite songs. He sings it all the time around the house and I can just hear him now. LOL We were to use this song by Louis Armstrong "What a Wonderful World" as our inspiration for making a card.

The SVG file for this can be downloaded here.

The MTC file for this can be downloaded here.

Easter Lamb SVG

2010-03-08T09:43:00.001-05:00

Made a little lamb for all your Easter projects - ENJOY!

The SVG file can be downloaded here.

The MTC file can be downloaded here.

Card Challenge Day 8 - OUTER SPACE

2010-03-08T09:27:00.001-05:00

Boy was this a tough one for me. The challenge was to make a card with Outer Space as your inspiration! I had no idea what to do but came up with this:

Card Challenge Day 7 SUPER SKETCHY SUNDAY

2010-03-07T21:48:00.000-05:00

Todays challenge was to use this sketch to make a card. Since we have had quite the busy weekend and were running a lot with the kids schedules, I used things I already had lying around. Therefore, I used the Peeps that I just made a couple days ago and this is the Easter card that I came up with:

My daughter decided she wanted to do the challenge with me. She just got the little Cricut for Christmas and used her cartridge Snow Friends to make this cute little snowman. It feels pretty bad when an eleven year old can show you up! She has a lot more creative juices flowing in her body than I do - that is for sure! Great job Honey!

"LIVE" at the lake

2010-03-07T12:29:00.000-05:00

Card Challenge Day 6 - STAMPIN SATURDAY

2010-03-06T22:32:00.000-05:00

Todays challenge was to create a stamped image using more than one color of ink. This is what I came up with:

Marshmallow Peeps

2010-03-05T23:04:00.000-05:00

These used to be one of my favorite things in my Easter basket when I was a kid! The very popular Marshmallow Peeps. Love all the colors that they come in now! The file can be downloaded here in SVG form and here in MTC form.

Card Challenge Day 5 - FANCY FOLDS

2010-03-05T09:03:00.000-05:00

Todays challenge was to make a petal card- this is what I came up with. I made my own template for the card in the Make the Cut program that can be downloaded here in MTC form. The little chick I made last night and thought I may as well use it in the card. The chick can be downloded here in SVG form and here in MTC form.

Card Challenge Day 1 - 4

2010-03-04T07:04:00.000-05:00

When of my girlfriends challenged each of us in my group of scrapbook friends (Ravenous Red Squirrels) to do the 365 Cards Challenge I knew I had to try it. The challenge had already started and was at Day 3 so I knew I had some catching up to do but I thought it would be fun and would definitely keep my card supply plentiful as well as keeping me motivated! I decided to start with Day 3 - String Art and here is what I came up with:For Day 2 Circle, Silver, Pearl I came up with this:For Day 4-White Space - I came up with this:The graduation cap can be downloaded here in svg form.

Here is what I came up with using the colors Dark Brown, Light Brown, Blue, Red and White for Day 1:

Yo Ho Yo Ho A Dog's Life for Me!

2010-03-03T13:37:00.000-05:00

Created this layout using the Golden Retriever file from Lisa's Precious Piecings - love her files! Now is a good time to stop over and check out her files! She has a spring sale going on until Friday, March 7. You can save 50% off your entire purchase when you use Google checkout!

The font I used was Primitive which is one of my newest favorite fonts!

2010-03-02T18:43:00.000-05:00

Another surprise - thank you so much Paulo at Scale-Files. You are a very talented man and I love visiting your blog regularly to see what you will come up with next. Your files are SO BEAUTIFUL and to be so giving with them is such a great asset to all our cricut friends! I can't thank you enough!

The rules of this award are to tell you 10 things that make me happy and then I am to pass this along to 5 more people:

Things that make me happy:

1. Having a loving and forgiving God
2. Having the most wonderful husband in the world who would do anything to make me and my children happy
3. Having two beautiful children that are the center of my world
4. Having very supportive and caring parents
5. Having a sweet brother who would do anything for me and includes me all my nieces activities 6. Having a beautiful niece that reminds me how important it is to be childlike
7. Having an awesome Golden Retriever dog that is with me at all times
8. Spending summer weekends with my immediate and extended family camping
9. Having a ton of great friends who accept me for who I am
10. Having the great group of RRS to scrapbook with on our best ever long weekend retreats two times a year

Passing this award to:
1. Chrissy at Chrissy's Craftin' Corner
2. Laura at Crafty Laura K
3. Diane at Capadia Designs
4. Chedderfish at A Peek Inside My Fish Bowl
5. Paper, Scissors, Ink

Please be sure and stop by and check out each inspiring blog!

2010-03-02T16:18:00.000-05:00

At first glance on this sketch from page maps, I thought there is no way I can do this one since all my pictures are too close up. However, after looking at it further, I decided this would be a good one for all my jetskiing pictures of the kids. Where you are to put two small photos I decided to make one long photo instead. I think it turned out pretty neat. The great journal paper can be found on Paulo's site here and the jet ski file I got from Heather's blog found here. I just love both of these files - they have come in quite handy for my layouts!

Easter Bunny is Coming to Town!

2010-03-01T21:47:00.001-05:00

Starting to make some of my Easter cards and I thought this would be a cute file for my little niece's card. You can download the MTC file here or the SVG file here. ENJOY!!

SUNSHINE BLOG AWARD!

2010-02-28T20:16:00.001-05:00

I can't believe I received this reward from JustYolie. I am super excited because this is my first blog award ever - YAHOO!!! Please stop by her blog, she is a very talented lady with many free files that she shares. Her blog can be found here.

This award does come with some rules.... (helping network everyone)...

...pass along to 6 other bloggers

...link your nominees within your post

...let your bloggers/followers know that you are passing

this award along to them by leaving a comment on their blog

...add a link to the blog of the person to whom you received this award

I would like to pass this award along to ....

1.Beanie's Tag Your It

2. A Southernbelle's SVG's

3. Monkey Doodle Cricut

4. Scale Files

5.Okie Lady Bugs Scrap & More

6. Paper Bee Hive

Thanks for stopping by and taking in interest in my blog. Please be sure and also check out the other talented ladies blogs. Don't forget to give them some LOVE - we all need and like some love now and then!

Make The Cut - Easter Chick

2010-02-28T16:33:00.000-05:00

Last weekend I got the new program Make The Cut and let me tell you, it is AWESOME!!!! It is so much more user friendly than Sure Cuts A Lot even though I love both programs, there are pros and cons to each. This is my very first detailed cut from the program and I hope you like him. A little chick just in time for your Easter projects! When I cut him I noticed I didn't do the grass real well but I have changed that in each of the files. The MTC file can be downloaded here and the SVG file can be downloaded here.

Lake Fun!

2010-02-27T15:16:00.000-05:00

More layouts I did of my family having fun at our local lake this past summer. I must admit that after a while I feel like the layouts of the same place never have any character to then - you feel like you are doing the same pages over and over! The scalloped circle on this page was taken from my favorite font Kutups. I cut the file into four pieces therefore only using one section of the file on this page.

The boat cut file can be downloaded from this layout here. The bracket box journaling box svg can be downloaded here. These files are for the Sure Cuts A Lot 2 program.

More simple layouts

2010-02-26T14:36:00.000-05:00

Just a few more very simple layouts that I have been working on lately!

My kids are very blessed to have their grandmothers as active parts of their lives:

Kids first day of School:

My oldest turned "14" last year:

Piano Time

2010-02-24T15:11:00.000-05:00

My daughter loves to play the piano - only songs that she doesn't have to play for her teacher that is. I always look at her and wonder how in the heck she sits the way she does but it must be comfortable to her!

Appetizer Recipe Cards

2010-02-22T20:58:00.000-05:00

I recently spent the last five days with my wonderful girlfriends (aka Ravenous Red Squirrels) on a scrapbooking weekend. Our theme this time was Mardi Gras and as usual we had a wonderful time. We especially enjoyed our time making jewelry at the scrapbook store and taking advantage of the bag sale with everything 40% off until the owner cut us off from purchasing anymore! LOL Sorry to have missed Kim, Karen, Kristen and Angela in the picture!Our recipe swap this time was for appetizers and then we had a night where everyone made what was on their cards - boy was everything delicious! Following are everyones creations:

2010-02-10T17:34:00.000-05:00

Here are my two absolutely favorite scrapbooking toys at the moment - LOVE this stuff from Crafters Companion. No more buying and wasting money on cricut mats. This stuff works so good and literally only takes minutes to use! You can see how easy it is to use on this YouTube video. I only wish I would have kept some of my other mats instead of throwing them away now!

Birthday Card - 4 yr old girl

2010-02-10T15:59:00.000-05:00

Just made my niece this simple birthday card for her 4th birthday - time sure does fly by fast!

2010-02-06T22:32:00.000-05:00

WOW - I can't believe it has been two months since my last post - where does the time go! I sure wish I could get back into the swing of scrapbooking. I am hoping that my upcoming Wed-Sun Retreat will put me back into the swing of things! I did make another glass block over the holidays for a friend of ours who is a golfer. The svg file can be downloaded here.

MOJO Monday

2009-12-07T22:26:00.000-05:00

Boy what a long day - planned on Christmas shopping and cleaning the house today and ended up spending the entire day at the hospital. My husband fell about 12 feet off of a roof this morning - he landed on his feet - thank the good Lord for protecting him! He was admitted to the hospital with a very badly broken heel (found out after waiting six hours). The other foot is okay but is really badly bruised. They did a Cat Scan on top of the xrays and now want him to get a second opinion! He is probably coming home tomorrow which I have no idea how that is going to be since he is in some terrible pain. They want him to wait until the swelling goes down in order to have surgery on it - I have never seem a body part swell as much as his poor foot - I couldn't even look at it anymore it was making me sick. He is a contractor so this is going to kill him to be laying around especially since he is in the middle of trying to get a triplex under roof before winter comes. Another blessing though is that he has some wonderful guys that work for him that will be stepping up to the plate and getting the roof done for him. Mentally right now I am about drained for the day but decided to do a card for Mojo Monday's Challenge. Hope you enjoy it - heading to bed! NIGHT

Mouse SVG

2009-12-06T21:13:00.000-05:00

This little mouse svg file can be downloaded here.

Bird Swirl SVG

2009-12-05T19:06:00.000-05:00

I have a small group of my girlfriends that get together a couple of times a year to scrapbook for a long weekend. Between our retreats, we do challenges among our group and this months was to use black and white paper as your main colors on a project. This is the card that I came up with. The swirly bird svg five can be downloaded here.

Dirt Bike Riders

2009-12-04T22:28:00.000-05:00

I have had several of you email me regarding getting some dirt bike files. I made some really simple svg files for you. I hope you can use them on your things. The files can be downloaded here for the first photo and here for the second photo.

2009-12-02T12:10:00.000-05:00

Just a very simple card that I made using a digital stamp from Sweet and Sassy Stamps. The paper is from the Wild Saffron collection by K & Company!

On the Open Road

2009-12-01T14:58:00.000-05:00

Here is an open road svg border! You can use your stylus to mark the edges of the road. Just do it from behind and you will get the effect that you can hopefully see in this photo! The svg file can be downloaded here!

BO DUKE - great surprise!

2009-12-01T11:53:00.000-05:00

When we went to a car show back in October we were pleasantly surprised by the appearance of John Schneider. I loved watching the Dukes of Hazzard back in the 80's and of course "Bo" was my brother of choice! LOL I must say the man is aging very well! If my husband wouldn't have pointed him out though I would have never recognized him. I can hear the song now - Just the good ol' boys, never meanin no harm, beats all you ever saw, been in trouble with the law since the day they were born.......

Home Sweet Camper

2009-11-30T21:55:00.000-05:00

A real simple SVG file that I made for you camping enthusiasts! The svg file can be downloaded here.

2009-11-29T17:09:00.000-05:00

Two cards that I made today with the girls!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

2009-11-25T23:54:00.001-05:00

Just wanted to wish everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving!

Penguin SVG

2009-11-25T11:22:00.000-05:00

Here is a little penguin svg file that can be downloaded here. I didn't make a cut for the white in the eyes - I just drew them in using a white Signo pen. Have fun with him. My daughter just told me that he looks like the penguins on Club Penguin! LOL

Happy Anniversary!

2009-11-24T23:52:00.001-05:00

Sharing an Anniversary card that I just made by using one of the awesome sketches over at Mojo Monday. I used the retired Stampin Up stamp from the set called Summer By the Sea. I loved this sketch because it is so simple yet the cards still come out so nice!

Glass Blocks

2009-11-24T13:45:00.001-05:00

I made a couple Christmas gifts this year with the glass blocks. I wanted to do this last year but never seemed to get around to it. I saw the saying for this "All Hearts Come Home for Christmas" over at the Paperpastime blog and just fell in love with it. You really need to stop over and check out Denise's blog - she does wonderful work! This was the easiest gift I have ever made! For those who would like the Tinkerbell svg file it can be downloaded here.

Home for the Holidays SVG

2009-11-23T19:47:00.000-05:00

Made this new svg border file that would be ready for any title that you would like. I was going to add Home for the Holidays but decided against it. I thought it would be better for you to add the title of your choice or add nothing at all. The file can be downloaded here.

Motocross layout!

2009-11-23T18:10:00.000-05:00

2009-11-21T09:32:00.000-05:00

Over at Bitten by the Bug they are having a contest. I have never entered a contest before so I thought what the heck I needed to make a birthday card for a December birthday and what was I going to do with all these Christmas paper scraps laying around! You are to make a Birthday card with it mainly being red and green and it had to have at least one cricut cut from any cartridge of your choice. I chose this birthday party hats border on the Celebrations cartridge.

Head on over and check it out and join the fun! Here is my entry!

Umbrella SVG file

2009-11-20T23:41:00.000-05:00

When we took the kids to Hersheypark this year we were very disappointed when we had to go home after being rained out! We did get to see a lot of the shows that we may have not stopped to see otherwise so we did make the best of a bad situation. Here is my layout reflecting this event. The simple umbrella svg file can be downloaded here!

2009-11-20T14:48:00.000-05:00

For those who have downloaded this reindeer file that I made a couple weeks ago, here is what I did with mine. Made a Christmas card for a special little one in our family! If you missed downloading the file just go under SCAL files and you can still download it.

2009-11-20T10:14:00.000-05:00

Boy do I stuggle with these masculine cards. This is for my brother in law for his upcoming birthday. He loves the outdoors so I hope he will like this card!

Winter Wonderland SVG

2009-11-18T22:29:00.000-05:00

Have fun with this file that can be downloaded here. Please remember that all my SVG files are down with SCAL 2.

BOO-TIFUL

2009-11-18T12:05:00.000-05:00

Created this layout of my beautiful little niece! The scut file for SCAL 2 for the title and the frame are here.

Motocross Fun!

2009-11-17T11:15:00.001-05:00

Cocoa or Coffee Mug

2009-11-15T16:43:00.001-05:00

Made these cute little mugs to hold cocoa packets for my kids teachers for Christmas this year. They are so easy and fun to do - I cut a file out of the thin white cardboard like paper that comes in the paper packs that you get so that it would give it more stability. I then cut the patterned paper and glued it onto the cardboard. I cut them at 5.43W x 9.64H. The svg file for SCAL 2 can be downloaded here. If you do not have the Sure Cuts A Lot program to use the SVG file then the paper pattern can be printed here from Mirkwood Designs. My design on the mugs is very simple but you could do with them what you want. Makes a cute small something to give to someone for any occassion!

2009-11-14T16:57:00.000-05:00

Another quick Christmas card - holiday cards are almost done - hip hip hooray!

Fall Border SVG

2009-11-13T22:44:00.000-05:00

Here is a simple fall border. The SVG file can be downloaded here.

Brick Wall

2009-11-13T09:15:00.000-05:00

When I got my newsletter from Splitcoaststampers I just knew I had to try making a card using this neat technique of a brick wall. It was a little time consuming but I love the uniqueness of how it turned out! If you would like to make one of your own, there is a great easy to follow video on their site.

Snowman SVG

2009-11-12T10:54:00.000-05:00

Here is a little snowman that I made. There are many small pieces and as with all files with small pieces, it cuts better larger than smaller. The svg file can be downloaded here.

Cell phone svg overlay file!

2009-11-11T10:51:00.000-05:00

I finally broke down and bought my son his first cell phone for his birthday - boy was he surprised - he thought he would never get one! The scut file can be downloaded for the overlay with all the cell phone categories listed on it here. The Samsung could easily be deleted and changed to your phones name. The font I used is Accidental Presidency. The cell phone was taked off of the Going Places Cricut cartridge. I just trimmed the antenna off of it.

BOARDWALK - THE SEAQUEL

2009-11-09T20:32:00.000-05:00

I did this layout for the water park at Hersheypark. I have the scut file for the title here. I colored each of the letters in to get the various colors on the letters. The water on the bottom of the letters I did by just cutting the word Boardwalk again and then tore the top half of the letters off and adhered them to my original first cut of the Boardwalk (hope I am making sense here). The waves as I posted earlier can be downloaded here.

Storage Card

2009-11-09T09:51:00.000-05:00

This is a very fast and easy card that I just made to send little notes from my kids and their school photos in. This would also be great for sending gift cards. I used a long envelope that was sealed and cut it in half. I then glued it to one side of paper and then folded the paper up to glue the next side. I left a flap so that it will go under the front square piece that I made. I tried to create a more vintage type look so I inked the edges all white and then I saw a challenge somewhere to use cardboard in some type of project so that is how I came up with that. I did find out that the embossing doesn't work so well on the rough side of the cardboard. Oh well - I still like it - gave it more of an aged different type look!

Hershey Park Happy!

2009-11-08T21:18:00.000-05:00

This layout is done with some files that I found on Laura's website that can be found here. They are perfect for these photos! A great big thank you to her!

Hershey Park Happy!

2009-11-07T23:13:00.000-05:00

Here I did a simple layout using the Martha Stewart Edger Embossed Zig Zag punch. I also printed each of the roller coaster names on vellum - couldn't fit one on though - ran out of room! The Hershey, PA svg file can be downloaded here. There is a lot of nodes in this file so it will take it a while to cut! I didn't want to decrease the nodes because then I started to lose the detail!