Rock on!!

Hello everyone and welcome to another Krafty Girls challenge! 

This week's challenge is to create any paper craft that has a musical theme. I created a card that I plan on giving away to a friend for her birthday next month. You can never start too early, right? :) 

This awesome rocker chick is from the Rock Princess cricut cartridge. I had forgotten how much I love, love, love my cricut. 

Her rockin' face is from Peachy Keen's Laughy Taffy stamp set. 

I'm not sure if you can tell, but I added glossy accents to her "bracelet" :) 

 The crinkle ribbon is Goblin Green from 3 Girl Jam's Spooky Bundle.  

The twine is Honeydew from The Twinery.

The green faux stitching is from a Sakura Souffle Gelly Roll pen. These pens are amazing on black paper! 

The sentiment is from Pink By Design's Rock On stamp set. 

I blinged out her boots with Icicle or Crystal stickles. I mixed the bottles and couldn't remember which one I used. :( 

Thank you so much for stopping by and don't forget to join Krafty Girls! 

Have a fun, crafty day! 

♥ Cyndy

Birthday Money Holder and Banner

Hello, hello ♥

Today I'm sharing a money holder I made with the Silhouette Cameo and a banner I made with the Cricut. I think the hardest part was deciding what paper to use LOL 

I didn't want to have too much going on so I kept it clean and simple. The sentiment is actually made up from two stamps. "feliz cumpleanos" is from My Creative Time's Wow So Many Candles stamp set and "Mama" is from Pink By Design's Mi Familia stamp set.  

The sentiment mat and it's layer are from My Creative Time's Stitched Curly Label Die and the Curly Label Die. 

The inside sentiment is from Pink By Design's Mi Familia stamp set. The sentiment mat and its layer is from My Creative Time's Vintage Stitched Label Dies. 

The pattern paper is from Echo Park. 

Just in case you're interested in this money holder cut, you can find it here. 

I still ♥ my Cricut & Gypsy. The reason I mention Gypsy is because I can set everything up in layers and different mats and be ready to whip up a banner in no time! The font and banner shape are from the Birthday Bash Cricut cartridge. The tulle is from Michael's. 

Thank you for stopping by! 

Have a fun, crafty day! 

♥ Cyndy 

Buzzin' by with a birthday hi

Hello everyone! I hope all of you had a warm and Happy Thanksgiving! Did any of you do the Black Friday shopping? My bestie and I went to Michael's and scored a new Cricut E2, cartridges, mats, and even a 15 piece set of Rachael Ray cookware for $99! She always finds the BEST deals around!! 

We are back in action over at Made Especially for You since we took last week off due to the holiday :-) 

This week's challenge is to create a shaped card. Anything but a square or rectangle. Easy peasy. I'm running low on my birthday cards so I decided to make one to keep at hand. 

This beeutiful bear is from the Teddy Bears Parade cartridge. I love, love, love this cartridge. 

The stamp shaped card is from the Birthday Bash cartridge. I'm not sure if you've taken a look at this cartridge, but it's seriously loaded with goodies. It has a font, banner, shaped cards, and many cute cuts. 

The cute little face on the bear is from Peachy Keen's Rag Doll & Teddy Face Assortment. The sentiment is from Pink by Design. 

Usually I do the white mat on the inside, but this time I liked the look of the Kraft paper so I kept it that way.

The sentiment is from the Scrappy Moms stamp set Amusing Animals. 

I also added zots on the bear to give it some dimension. 

Linking to: 

Scrappy Moms Stamps - Cuddly Critters

Little Scrap Pieces - "Black" Friday Challenge

CI Paints - Anything Goes

Paper Playtime - Anything Goes 

The winner will receive four images from Meljen's Designs - winner's choice! 

Have a fun, crafty day! 

♥ Cyndy

Just a Note

Hello crafty peeps! 

Over at Made Especially for You we have a new challenge! This week's challenge is to Create a Back to School card using vellum.

The sentiment is from Pink By Design's Just a Note set.  That cool little school desk is a digi from The Stamping Boutique. It's called Back to School Desk. 

Join us HERE for a chance to win 3 images from The Stamping Boutique - winner's choice! 

Thanks for stopping by!

♥ Cyndy

Hot diggity dog!

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Hello crafty peeps! 

It's officially summer and over at Fantabulous Cricut we have just the right challenge for you! 

This week's challenge is BBQ Time! Make a project using hotdog, hamburger etc (BBQ or picnic foods)!

The hot dog is from the Simply Charmed cartridge. 

Supplies: 

Face - Peachy Keen's Cheery-O's assortment 

Twine - Charcoal from The Twinery

Sentiment - Pink By Design's Simply Everything

Don't forget to join us here!

Thank you for looking!

♥ Cyndy

Summer Lovin'

♫ Summer lovin' had me a blast, met a boy cute as can be ♫

I just couldn't get this song out of my head after using this sentiment. 

It's time for another Krafty Girls challenge!! This week's challenge is to create a paper project that follows the theme, Fun the the Sun. Anything that inspires you about summer.

I made this card for my co-worker, she recently got married and went to Hawaii for her honeymoon and is returning tomorrow although here in California it's starting to feel like summer already! 

This darling girl is from Life's a Beach cartridge.

 Her face is from Peachy Keen's Princess Face assortment. 
The sentiment is from Pink by Design's Simply Everything. 

Does that cloud paper look familiar?? Well I just used it on my project a few days ago and had this scrap left over and I just couldn't bear to skip using it! I just had to trim a little and perfect! 
It's from Echo Park's Hello Summer paper pad. 
I ♥ Echo Park!!

Linking up to : 

Celebrate the Occasion - Welcome Summer

Paper Playtime - it's Anything Goes plus add a Sentiment! 

Sarah Hamer Designs - Link Up Tueday 

Come join us with your summer themed creations here! 

 Thanks for looking! 

♥ Cyndy

Ladybug Hugs

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Don't Bug Me! Hehe that's the name of our challenge this week over at Fantabulous Cricut! All you have to do is make a project using some sort of bug

This ladybug is from the Birthday Bash cartridge. I just couldn't resist cutting her out in pink. 

The mat she's on is from the Elegant Edges cartridge. 

I inked the edges of EVERYTHING with Vintage Photo distress ink. 

Her face is from Peachy Keen's Funshine Face Assortment. 

The sentiment "Ladybug Hugs" is from Pink By Design's Simply Everything set. 

I added her on some foam to give her dimension. 

Don't forget to join us here! 

Also linking this up to:

Sarah Hamer Designs - Link Up Tuesday

Thanks for looking! 

♥ Cyndy

Kopy Kat

Hello everybody! Over at Krafty Girls we have a fun challenge, Kopy Kat! You have to create a paper craft that is "scraplifted" from someone else that inspires you.  

I scraplifted this card from the very talented Nikki from Scrappin' Navy Wife. I cannot say how amazed I am by each one of her projects. I started following her blog when I had just gotten my cricut and continue to visit her for inspiration. . 

The card base (welded) and the scissors are from Cricut Everyday. The sentiment is from Pink by Design. 

 I heat embossed the sentiment with white embossing powder. 

Here's Nikki's original creation, go here for her post on it.

Join us here!

Thank you for looking! 

♥ Cyndy

Let's Boogie

Hello! Today we have a super fun challenge for you at Fantabulous Cricut, "Prom-enade" -- make a project using a tux/dress or prom/dance theme.
This couple is from the Formal Occasion cartridge.

The face on the fella is from Peachy Keen's Retro Paper Doll face assortment and the face on the gal is from PKS' Laughy Taffy face assortment. The sentiment is from Pink By Design's Feelin' Groovy set -heat embossed. 

The twine is Lilac from The Twinery. Here's the card again :) 

Join us here! 

Thank you for looking!

♥ Cyndy

You Make Me Smile

This time around at Made Especially for You we have a sketch challenge! I've said this before, I find sketches a little bit hard, but hey I have to practice :) 
This darling girl is called Girl Cupcakes from Bugaboo Digi Stamps. The sentiment is from Pink By Design's Simply Everything. 

 This is the sketch, come join us here! 

Ready to hear what's up for grabs?

One winner will  receive seven images of their choice from Bugaboo Stamps. 

A second winner will receive the following two Lucky 8 punches:

 

  Thanks for stopping by and make sure to join us here! 

♥ Cyndy

May I Have This Dance? Blog Hop :)

Happy Mother's Day and welcome to the May I Have This Dance Hop!!! So glad to see you ;0) 

Projects showcased in this hop will have the theme of Dance or Music.

This hop is hosted by Made Especially 4 You challenge blog.  

The talented DT of ME4Y is joined by the stellar creativity of the Die Cuttin' Diva DT.

 

AWESOME SPONSORS

 

$20 Gift Certificate to online store.

Stamp and Create

In honor of all of the mother's out there, receive 10% off your whole order from May 11th - 13th!!

 

 

Bundle of Hand-Dyed Crinkle Ribbon

Little Scrap Pieces    $25 Gift Certificate to online store

As Cute as a Button

      $20 Gift Certificate to online store

Adams Acres

$25 Gift Certificate to online store

Paper Piecings by Nikki

Here are the rules ;0)

YOU MUST COMMENT ON EVERY STOP TO BE ELIGIBLE TO WIN. YOU WILL HAVE UNTIL SUNDAY, MAY 13TH TO HOP.

WINNERS WILL BE POST ON MADE ESPECIALLY 4 YOU ON TUESDAY, MAY 15TH.

Now for my project... This cute dj chick is from the Formal Occasion cartridge! Her face is from Peachy Keen's Laughy Taffy face assortment. The sentiment is from Pink By Design's Feelin Groovy. The music notes are from Pink By Design's Rock On (heat embossed).

Time to hop along....

Ashley http://especiallymade.blogspot.com

Nikki http://www.creationsbymommy.com/

Pam http://scrappinfabpam.blogspot.com
Patty http://creativediva98.blogspot.com/

Karen http://simplyfrenzied-karen.blogspot.com
Eileen www.scrappingactuary.blogspot.com

Candy http://candyscraftcorner.blogspot.com/

Robin http://www.thecricutscrapper.blogspot.com/
Gerda http://cardscreations.blogspot.com/

Cyndy http://arcyscraps.blogspot.com/

Georgiana http://carsonscricutcreations.blogspot.com/

Laura www.scrappinaroundtheclock.blogspot.ca
Jessica http://paperdeckerations.blogspot.com/

Kristy http://scraptasticalkreations.blogspot.com

Beckie http://justbcreativecrazy.blogspot.com/

Thanks for hopping by!!!!

Don't forget to check Made Especially 4 You  on May 15th to see who Mr. Random Number Generator Chooses for the Grand-Prize Winners.

Explosion Box

Hello everybody! TGIF right!? 
I got a lot more crafty time in this week than normal and I have to say, it feels GREAT!!! Have you guys ever tried doing an explosion box? If you haven't, you MUST! They are so much fun! 
Here is mine closed with the lid on.  

This is how it looks when you open it.  I have designated three boxes for photos, three for die cuts, and two for journaling. I know you can barely see it, but the journaling spot on the upper left hand corner says "Happiness is..." and it's from Pink By Design's Country Living set. I'm still undecided on what will be going on the center, but I'll make sure to post a pic later on! :) 

I know I've used  this sun a million and one times, but it's my favorite along with my favorite Peachy Keen face! The sun is from Doodlecharms cartridge and the face is from the Happy Lashes assortment! The sentiment is from PBD's Winter Fun. 

The wheelbarrow is from Pooh and Friends cartridge. The sentiment is also from PBD's Country Living. The face on the heart is from Peachy Keen's Princess Face assortment.  

 "Just a Note" is from Pink by Design's Rock On set.  I inked the edges with Vintage Photo distress ink. 

I'm linking this up to:
Peachy Keen - Anything Goes
Craft Junkie - TGIF Linky Party 
Pink Cricut - Linky Party 

Thank you so much for looking! 

♥ Cyndy

In Like a Lion!

It's time for Challenge Me Monday challenge over at Fantabulous Cricut challenge blog! This week's challenge is In Like a Lion: make a project with any sort of cat, tiger, lion, etc. on it! I had seen something similar to this card, but I can't remember from who in order to link it :(
This lion of mine is ready to go party!

Supplies:

Lion: Life's a Party

Party Hat - Celebrations

Base/tag - Once Upon a Princess cartridge

Sentiment - Pink By Design's Girls Just Wanna Have Fun

Adorable face - Peachy Keen's Critter Faces

Don't forget to head over to Fantabulous Cricut to be totally inspired!

Thanks for looking

♥ Cyndy

Have a Wild Birthday!

I'm not sure if I mentioned this, but my hubby and I just moved and are still getting settled in sooo I haven't been able to get to my crafty desk lately :(
I created this card out of scraps, even the yellow ribbon! I wasn't 100% satisfied with this card for some reason. I felt it needed something extra, but I just couldnt nail it.

Supplies:
Girl with crocodile - Crocs Rule
Adorable face on the girl - Peachy Keen's Princess Face Assortment
Sentiment - Pink By Design's Girls Just Wanna Have Fun
Cuttlebug folder - Polka Dots (I think lol)

I'm linking this to Hiding in My Craftroom, Birthday Sundaes and Sentimental Sundays. :)

Thanks for looking!

♥ Cyndy

You're Purrfect

Happy Friday ! Back in October/November when Walmart was clearancing the lite cartridges, my bestie scored us a few for TEN BUCKS!! I barely used one today for the first time!   
This darling girl and cat are from the Meow Lite cartridge. I just looove her!

The sentiment is from Pink By Design's A Haunting We Will Go!  The border on the yellow paper is from the Fiskars Sunburst Border Punch. I inked around the edges of the card with Vintage Photo distress ink.

I put some zots to add a little dimension. The adorable face on the girl is from Peachy Keen's Princess Face Assortment and that cutie face on the cat is from PK's Wide Eyed and Bushy Tailed Assortment.

Gonna try to work on more cards, hopefully I have time to post more later on  :)

Thanks for looking!

♥ Cyndy

Christmas Tag

Good morning! This weekend I got to play with my new toys for just a little bit hehe
I made a tag using my new [amazing] Art Philosophy cartridge. I used my Tim Holtz Winter Edition distress inks to distress it a bit. I started off by distressing all around the tag with Iced Spruce, then the corners with Evergreen Bough, and lastly adding the Festive Berries red to the remaining parts of the tag. I used the crop-a-dile big bite for the eyelet.

 

This girl and her wine glass is from My Creative Time's Keepin' It Classy set.

The sentiment is from Pink By Design's Winter Fun set.

Here is the back of the card. Same process for the distressin'. Im a newbie at distressing, but loving it!  Oh and did I forget to mention, I used my new Imagine for the paper? It's from the Imagine More cartridge. :)

Thank you for stopping by!

♥ Cyndy

L-O-V-E !

Houston, we have a problem! This once a week posting is getting to be a routine! No bueno!! >:(

I gotta start making more time for crafting ♥    Today I want to share with you a word book I made for my friend ! Photos are covered so they don't get mobbed by the paparazzi hehe Be prepared... it might be a long post! 

I thought I'd wrap this baby with ribbon so it wouldnt look so simple... It was a good "idea" lol just not properly executed.

"Forever" is from Tie the Knot (monogram feature.) The sentiment is from My Pink Stamper "Lovealicious" Oh! and the "LOVE" on the side duuuh thats from Mickey Font cartridge!

So here is the back of "L" :  The guitar is from Hannah Montana cartridge (Pop Princess feature) and the sentiment from Pink by Design "Rock On"

"O" :   "L♥VE" is from Simply Sweet cartridge

Back of "O":  "just chillin'" is from Create a Critter

"V" :   No cricut work here :o(

Back of "V":  The nail polish is from Forever Young cartridge & the cowboy boot is  from Birthday Cakes cartridge (for those of you that dont know, you can use Cricut Cake cartridges on all cartridges :] )

"E" : The heart with the circle in the center is from Wild Card cartridge, the couple is from Sweethearts.

Back of "E" : lol the back is my fave! I love this darn crab! too cute! he's from Smiley Cards. The sentiment is from Scrappy Moms Stamps "Amusing Animals." The black circled "border" is from Accent Essentials.

That's it folks! Thanks for lookin' ! I know this was long!!!Have a wonderful weekend ! 

♥ Arcy