Guest Designer @ Color My Heart . . . .

Ladies let me tell you want an honor it was to be asked to be a Guest Designer for this challenge at Color My Heart.  I was completely blown away that the crafty gals over at Color My Heart would  ask ME to be a guest designer.  So when I heard my challenge would be to use ONLY (the clincher for me) Bamboo and Desert Sand plus one other color I was feeling a little intimidated.  I tried a few different things some of them good and others a flop.  I am bright bold colors kinda person so to work with soft muted tones was a BIG challenge for me. Then it came to me is there any other color for this gal than purple??? Then BAM the creative juices flowed freely and this is my favorite creation . .

So this card uses Bamboo, Desert Sand, and Gypsy card stock and ink.  I also used the clear flower bling from the Claire assortment as my quilt ties.  the sentiment is from Joyful Birthday Occasions.  I used an embossing folder to achieve the quilted look.  This card is so me and so soft at the same time.  Thanks to Color my heart for helping me get in touch with my softer (color) side.  Check back here for the other 2 post worthy creations that fit this challenge and yes one of them even features a color other than purple ; )  Follow this link to check out ALL the Colorful Creations over at Color My Heart

Claire Scrap swap

Claire Swap

This was from Rebbecca Brown. Since I have a BOY house I may use this page for my neices and put an s on the end of GIRL.  Or maybea give away at my open house on August 1st hm decisions decisions ; )

Surf's up Swap

 

I'm SO glad to announce this B&T Duos Paper pack will be staying in the new catalog!!!!

L8ter Sk8ter Swap

I'm going through and clearing out all my swaps from the Spring/Sumer Catalog.  Enjoy these crafty inspirations.

 

This layout was a swap from Sherry Heinrich

Happy BIRTHDAY Penny !!!!

This card is for the Firecracker of the family.  Yes my sister was born on the 4th of July and this is the card I made for her.  I've been looking for a reason to play around with the sunburst idea that is so trendy now.  For this one I used red, white, and blue cardstock ran it through an embossing folder. Added some silver shimmer trim, bling from the Pink glitter gems, Green Blue Epoxy Bubbles, and a clear sparkle.  The stamps are from Frame Flair (17.95) and Joyful Birthday (9.95).

Finally the Color Challenge over at Color My Heart was red, white, and blue so if you'd love to see some patriotic inspiration follow this link Color Dare.

SNEAK PEEK . . . . New Cricut in the Fall/Winter 2013 Catalog !!!!!!!

AVAILABLE August 1st !!!!!
Here is what the NEW Artbooking Cricut Cartridge will look like.  3 Stamps sets and coordinating dimensional elements



The new cartridge has10 mini scrapbooks for you to craft till your heart is content.  Imagine the possibilities little gifts, thanks yous, the possibilities are endless.



Here is a view of the book and key functions . . . . check my pintrest page for a complete look.





















So as you can see from just a few keys this is going to be SO much fun to craft with ! ! ! !
BUT WAIT THERE IS MORE .....
All orders placed before August 1st that include the New Artbooking Cartridge will receive FREE SHIPPING ! ! ! !