Thinking of You Card

I am fairly new with using the Silhouette Cameo. My husband gave it to me for Christmas, but I was intimidated and left it in the box for months and I do mean months! Finally, I put my big girl pants on and gave it a try....and I LOVE IT! Boy I wish I had opened it earlier. lol There is a blog called Cameo Creations Challenge where all the challenges use the Silhouette machines...either the original SD or the Cameo. I thought I would give it a try. The May Challenge is Mother's Day..."create anything for the mommies you love". 

This is my card:

Finished Card: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

Materials:

Cardstock: White, Maroon, Gold and Light Blue

Silhouette Cameo

Bugaboo Stamps Cute Bee Flower

Spectrum Noir Markers

Darice Embossing Essentials Honeycomb Background

Inkadinkado Clear Stamps Expressions "Thinking of You"

Black Pigment Ink

Mounting Tape

The bee/flower is single mounted on the honeycomb background.

Now you may think that the sentiment is a little strange for a Mother's Day challenge, however I think it is very appropriate. I lost my mother over 21 years ago (22 in July) and there isn't a day still that I don't think about her. I miss her very much. 

I hope you like my "Cameo Creation". Thanks for dropping by and please leave a comment.

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Get Well Soon Card

I thought I would share a card I made for a friend who just had an operation. I thought it would make her smile.

Finished Card: 6" x 6"

Materials:

Cardstock: Two Shades of Red, Brown, Light Brown, White, Yellow, Green, Black and Patterned Paper

Silhouette Image Love Bug Bear

Cuttlebug Embossing Folder Swiss Dots

Small Circle Punch

Fiskars All Year Greetings Clear Stamps, "For You"

Mounting Tape

Inside:

Spellbinders Nestabilities Classic Scalloped Ovals Large, 3rd Largest

Sentiment from Computer "Get Well Soon"

I single mounted the sentiment and the bear with flower.

I had to make an envelope for this card to fit...that was interesting to do...lol.

I am also entering this card into a challenge at Cupcake Inspirations

This is the inspiration photo:

On a bright note, my friend is doing well and hopefully will be out of the hospital this week. :)

Thank you for stopping by. Please leave a comment. 

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CardzTV Stamps "You've Got Mail" Blog Hop Day 1

Hi Everyone. Welcome to CardzTV "You've Got Mail" Blog Hop. If you have come from Susan, then you are in the right place. If you just happen to stop by and would like to start at the beginning, please click here. This hop is all about Mary's new stamp set "Snail Mail". Mary is also giving away TWO sets of stamps to the winner. That is just so generous and believe me, you will have a hard time making a choice...all the stamp sets are wonderful!!! 

Here is my card:

Finished Card: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

Materials:

Cardstock: White, Green and Blue

Elizabeth Dulemba Coloring Pages Digital Image 2013 New Year's Stork

CardzTV with Mary Clear Stamps Snail Mail, "Special Delivery"

Spectrum Noir Markers

Silhouette Cameo

Cricut Cartridge Elegant Edges Stamp page 37, Shadow Shift

Cricut Design Studio

Darice Embossing Essentials Cloudy Day

Mounting Tape

I hope you can see the embossed clouds in the blue background. The stork is also double mounted. I was thinking of putting the stork on an Action wobble, however, it didn't fit. I think it would have given a neat effect though...lol. 

I feel like I used all my craft machines on this card...lol...the Cameo for cutting out the stork image, the Cricut for cutting the blue stamp image and the Big Kick for embossing the clouds.

Your next stop is Cathy. Here is the entire list, in case you get lost:

SATURDAY TEAM "YOU'VE GOT MAIL" BLOG HOP

1. Mary - http://www.cardztv.blogspot.com/

2. Melissa - http://www.melissa-moecreations.blogspot.com/

3. Elaine - http://www.expressionsbyelaine.blogspot.com/

4. Laura - http://www.queenscardcastle.blogspot.com/

5. Sarah - http://sarahvaitstamps.blogspot.com/

6. Michelle - http://www.mumoftwoblog.blogspot.com/

7. Shelly - http://www.cardsbyshelly.blogspot.com/

8. Susan - http://www.itsmesusanp.blogspot.com/

9. Dana - http://www.iwycd.blogspot.com/ YOU ARE HERE

10. Cathy - http://mimi2trentdrew.blogspot.com/

11. DeNetra - http://essentiallyyourswithdenetra.blogspot.com/

12. Barbara http://www.spotofsanity.blogspot.com/

13. Candice - http://www.candiedcards.typepad.com/

Thank you dropping by. 

Please leave a comment.

Don't forget to stop in at CardzTV tomorrow for Day 2 of the Blog Hop and see what terrific projects the designers have come up with for Day 2.

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Digi Haven Challenge "Mother's Day or Floral"

This week at Digi Haven is a Mother's Day or Floral Challenge. Our terrific sponsor is My Grafico. All the designers had a chance to use one of their images from the Fancy Flowers Set. 

Here is my card:

Finished Card: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

Materials:

Cardstock: White, Lime and Patterned Paper

My Grafico Fancy Flowers Digital Stamps

Spectrum Noir Markers

CardzTV with Mary Clear Stamps Happy Days, "Happy Mother's Day!"

Clear Rhinestones, 4 Small

Black Pigment Ink

Mounting Tape

I fussy cut the image out after I colored it, then single mounted it on the card. The picture doesn't do the dimension any justice.  I thought about using Glossy Accents on the mason jar image, but then decided that I liked it without the gloss...maybe on another card.

I, personally, lost my mother quite a few years ago...22 this July, to be exact. There isn't a day that goes by that I don't miss her still. Fortunately, my husband still has his mother. So we could send this to her for Mother's Day. I think she might like this.

Now don't forget to join us in this challenge. You might win a stamp set from our sponsor, My Grafico. Challenge lasts 2 weeks.

Thanks for stopping by. Please leave a comment and let me know what you think. 

Happy Mother's Day!

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CardzTV Stamps Challenge "There's No Other Like My Mother"

Mother's Day is just around the corner and here at CardzTV we have a challenge called "There's No Other Like My Mother" (Make a card, layout or project for Mother's Day). Now isn't that fun? Challenge will run for 2 weeks and Mary is giving away one of her stamp sets to the winner. 

Here is my project:

Finished Project: 2 3/16" x 4 1/2"

Materials:

Cardstock: Two Shades of Green, Tan, Pink and Patterned Paper

CardzTV with Mary Clear Stamps Happy Days, "Happy Mother's Day!"; Heart to Heart, "I Love You  (With All My Heart!)" and Simply Said, "Have a Great Day!"
Silhouette Cameo Font "Mom"
Cricut Cartridge George and Basic Shapes Ovals
Cricut Cartridge Tags, Bags, Boxes and More, Tag
Cricut Design Studio
Cuttlebug Embossing Folder Swiss Dots
Darice Embossing Essentials Corner Scroll
Darice Embossing Essentials Heart
Metal Ring
Assorted Ribbon
Black Pigment Ink
Toilet Paper Rolls
Eyelets

This is a fun project that you could add a gift card to for your Mom (just tuck it in the back of the last tag).

I would like to thank Mary also because this project is based on an old project that she had made a while ago.

Flatten the toilet paper rolls. Cut to different sizes (3", 3 1/2" and 4"). Wrap each one with patterned paper. Cut out tags and emboss. Cut ovals and stamp. Add stamped ovals to embossed tags, then add ribbon. Cut out "Mom" and adhere to front of first holder. Make hole in corner and add eyelet. Repeat with each holder. Add metal ring and put tags in.

Hope you enjoy the project.

Thanks for stopping by and please leave me a comment.

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Winner of the Blog Candy

Wanted to let everyone know that the winner is....

Rhonda Miller

"What a great card. I love the fun face you made."

I will email you so you can send me your address.

Congratulations!

Thank you.

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CardzTV Blog Hop "You're the Man!" Day 2 (Sunday Team)

We're having a Blog Hop here at CardzTV. Welcome!!! This is Day 2 and this is the Sunday Team. Yesterday the Saturday Team showed off their wonderful projects.
Now if you have come from Barbara's blog, then you are in the right place. The hop is showing off one of Mary's newest stamp sets..."You're the Man!" This set has so many great and manly sentiments...and a couple mustaches! lol Check out all of Mary's stamp sets here. 

I made a card with an Action Wobble:

Finished Card: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

Materials:

Cardstock: White, Tan, Teal, Black and Two Different Patterned Papers

Cricut Cartridge Accent Essentials Accent 4, page 75 (Base)

Cricut Cartridge Everyday Paper Dolls Head, page 28 (Base Shift); Farmer (Hat), page 68 (Headwear Shift)

Cricut Design Studio

CardzTV with Mary Clear Stamps You're The Man!, "You're the MAN!"; Large Mustache

Cuttlebug Embossing Folder Diamond Plate

Two Wiggle Eyes

Black Pigment Ink

Action Wobble

Small Circle Punch

Mounting Tape

Unfortunately, my camera will not let me get a picture of the Action Wobble in action. The eyes wiggle when it shakes back and forth also. I single mounted the head, the mustache and the sentiment. Now with Father's Day just around the corner, this would make a great card or it could be used for a birthday. I thought it turned out cute. Hope you do also...

Now don't forget that Mary always has some Blog Candy...2 sets of stamps...just make sure you leave a comment over there at CardzTV. Winners will be announced on Monday.

I also have some blog candy...woo hoo! Don't you just love it?

I have a 6" x 6" Designer Paper Pad and a 3 piece set of Darice Embossing Borders.

Please leave a comment AND a way to contact you on THIS post by Monday, April 29th Midnight EST. I will announce the winner on Tuesday or Wednesday. I would also appreciate it if you would become a follower. 

 Your next and last stop on the hop is Melissa. However, if you want to start from the beginning for Day 2, here is the full line-up:

1. Mary - http://www.cardztv.blogspot.com/
2. Janis - http://www.pausedreamenjoy.blogspot.com/
3. Elaine - http://www.expressionsbyelaine.blogspot.com/
4. Laura - http://www.queenscardcastle.blogspot.com/
5. Jo - http://www.jwscrapshack.blogspot.com/
6. Sarah - http://sarahvaitstamps.blogspot.com/
7. Michelle - http://www.mumoftwoblog.blogspot.com/
8. Shelly - http://www.cardsbyshelly.blogspot.com/
9. Candice - http://www.candiedcards.typepad.com/
10. Susan - http://www.itsmesusanp.blogspot.com/
11. Cathy - http://mimi2trentdrew.blogspot.com/
12. DeNetra - http://essentiallyyourswithdenetra.blogspot.com/
13. Barbara http://www.spotofsanity.blogspot.com/
14. Dana - http://www.iwycd.blogspot.com/ YOU ARE HERE
15. Melissa - http://www.melissa-moecreations.blogspot.com/

Thanks for stopping by. 

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