365 Cards:Caught up for April!! & Belli Challenge!

I am finally caught up for the entire month today!! I had skipped day #47- the Pop-Up card. I actually tried it and was amazed at how EASY it was!! I also made my card for today's challenge. We were to use a leaf somewhere on our cards. I used this hummingbird image and I used some glitter stuff on the center of the flowers to add a little interest. I also used a jumbo brad to complete the challenge on Belli Blog I actually have a larger brad but it was too big! LOL

TODAY'S CARD (61) AND BELLI CHALLENGE CARD:


DAY 47 CARD:


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365 Cards Day #60

Today's challenge on 365 Cards was to create a card using the sentiment "what". I hope this one counts! I printed out "What's Up Cupcake" on my computer and created this little row of cupcakes using Studio G stamps. I also got my color scheme from this ribbon that I bought at Michael's for $1. When I got home, I noticed that it was labeled for Christmas and thought that it should have been cheaper! LOL Anyway, here it is:


I just noticed how simple it is! LOL> Maybe I'll add some more to it later! LOL

365 Cards- All Caught Up! Days #57, 58, and 59

I am finally caught up for this week! I thought I was going to end up getting too far behind. Here are the cards (commentary will follow each card):

Today's Challenge (Day #59):


We had to make a "Miss You" card. I dont have a stamp with that sentiment and no printer ink so I decided to combine this with Mommysavers Use It Up #2 challenge (again) and I used 1 piece of lace, 2 pieces of ribbon, 3 handwritten words, and 4 "skittles"

Day #58:

This challenge was to create a card with a fish on it. This was hard for me because I insisted I was going to use a fishy stamp that I have never used. Well, when looking for something for my "Miss You" card, I came across this Seahorse and "Thank You" sentiment. I then found a piece of Cuttlebugged paper with this wave design and completed the card.

Day #57:
THE SKETCH:


MY CARD:

This is "Super Sketchy Sunday"s entry. I tried to make it look kinda like a bandana. I also used some more "skittles" on this one...

Money Saving Monday and TPE challenge

Today's Money Saving Monday tip is: FREE IMAGES
You can find free images on packaging that you are throwing in the trash or recycling bin! I was about to throw away the box to these baby cereal bars (like Nutra-Grain bars) and I noticed that the cute little bee might fit in my circle punch. I tried it out and it worked! I combined this with this weeks TPE sketch challenge and it's very simple but I think it's also very cute. This one will be donated to ABC Women's Clinic. Thanks for looking!!

THE BOX:


THE IMAGE:


THE CARD:

ATCs and Class Treats

Sadly, I have not done my 365 challenge for today. I am not really inspired by sketches so I kinda put it off for tomorrow. On the other hand, I have been working! My camera is now in Camera Heaven. I dropped it yersterday trying to take a photo of my class treats and I broke the lens mechanism. I had a Cannon Power Shot and I LOVE it! It was my second one. So tomorrow will be another trip to the bank so that I can replace it. Unfortunately, I have to dip into my trip money for the summer :( Anyway, I borrowed my sister's camera to take today's photos:

At Mommysavers, we are having an ATC swap. There is no theme so I thought I'd use some new Studio G stamps I bought the other day at Michael's. They were scrapbook themed and I thought that, although they are the CUTEST, I wouldn't get much use out of them. SO I was glad to be able to use them for this. I am not sure if I like them or not.... I used the Studio G set for all of the stamping. I stamped the base with three of the stamps (the glue bottle, a tag, and scissors images) I then stamped the "create" and cut it out. I also stamped the scrapbook image and cut it out. I typed and printed the "ready, set," in Courier font on my computer. I CuttleBugged my black paper (2x3) with the Swiss dots folder. I then decided that a flower would be cute and the button shaped brads were kind of crafty so I used them for the centers. I glued it all together and this is what I got:



Also, I broke my camera to photograph the class treats I made for my sons Pre-K class. They raised almost $400 for the MDA!! They had thier Hop-A-Thon on Friday but I have been having eye troubles and couldn't drive to see it. So I am sending these little treats tomorrow. I used my favorite Stampin' Up set that I own, "Very Punny" to make these little circles and attached them to the scallops. It is all scrap paper and I used Green Galore ink to stamp the images. Again, I do not like this camera. It is hard to see the image. It says "Hoppy for you" (Hop A Thon- Hoppy for you)I used glue dots to attach them to Reece's Cups. I also tied the bag with a ribbon when I was done :)

365 Cards Day #56- See through Saturday

Today's challenge on 365 cards was to use acetate on our cards. Also, on Mommysavers Use It challenge #2, we were to use 3 things that we hoard using the first item 1 time, the second item 2 times and the third item 3 times. I used my acetate (1), clippies (2), and chipboard alphas (3). Here is my little boy birthday card:





I am thinking of pulling my lion up and moving him to the right a little to balance the card a little. I got the acetate in one of those grab bags from Big Lots with $100 worth of stuff for $12!

365 Cards Day #55- Card Recipe

Today's challenge on 365 is to create a card using a recipe that we were given. Here is the recipe:
5x5 card (solid colored card stock - may be smooth or textured)
4x4 patterned paper (you may alter the edges if you'd like)
1 shape (circle, square, star, heart, etc.) - must be solid color
3 jewels
alpha stickers

I, of course had to play with my Cuttlebug some more and I used the Swiss Dots folder on the base and the Paisley folder on the heart. I used my Martha Stewart lace punch on the patterned paper and some gold alpha stickers for the sentiment and 3 green jewels. Here is what I "cooked up":

365 Cards Day #54- Recycled Elements

I was really excited when I saw that today's challenge on 365 cards was to use recycled elements. I wanted to do something different than what I had already done so I decided to do something I had seen before. I used an old acetate box that some really long cards came in. I cut it down to 4 1/4 x 5 1/2. I decorated the outside to coordinate with the inside. I would have made all 6 cards with Bellas but its really hard to stamp her because I still dont have a large acrylic block... So, I used my BRAND NEW CUTTLEBUG!!!! and cut some ribbons and also embossed the pink strips. I only had a small piece of pink sheer ribbon left so I made a little purse handle for the box to finish it. I also paper pieced Bellas dress on the front with the same patterned paper as the cards. Here is my creation:



I also forgot to post yesterday that my youngest ds and I made this "Go Diego, Go" piggy bank out of an old Juicy Juicy container to celebrate Earth Day yesterday (my computer was acting CRAZY yesterday!)

Earth Day!!

As promised, I have a big post for Earth Day! I had more planned but didn't have time to get it all done. Maybe I'll add some of the other things to my next Money Saving Monday. I went through my scrap paper today and put some of my patterned scraps into envelopes with coordinating solid scraps and then got to work creating as many cards as possible. I used white CS as my base and the rest is all scrap paper. I created 15 cards!! I have a million more scraps and plan to do more cards in the coming days to reduce my scrap pile! I will probably make some more baby cards to donate to the local crisis pregnancy center. I am still trying to collect 100 cards to take! Here's what I made:

365 Cards Day #53- Fun With Fruit

Today's challenge on 365 cards was Fun With Fruit. We had to incorporate fruit into the design. I started with a cherry and ended up with a House Mouse. I thought I knew exactly what I wanted until I started! LOL. I have also been working on Earth Day cards today so I have been busy. Here is my fruity card:

365 Cards Day #52- Tuesday's Trio and #51

Today was another "Tuesday Trio" on 365 cards. The requirements were to use Brad, Blossom, and Circle. I used circles cut from circle patterned paper as my BG and then I added my Bella image and 2 primas with a brad and I used a rub-on for the sentiment. I have been falling behind a bit on 365 so I need to get to work catching up. I may edit this post later to add the other cards.... we'll see... Anyway, check tomorrow because I am planning on doing a big post to celebrate Earth Day!
Here's my card:



This is a little blurry because its inside- Day #51: