"It's in the Bag!"

Hello everyone! Our Cardz TV Design Team challenge for today was to create a Christmas gift bag!

Wink of Stella Glitter Clear #999

Stampin' Up Cherry Cobbler Baker's Twine
White paper bag and red foil tissue wrap from Michael's

Stampin' Up Real Red cardstock

The Free SVG Blog - Christmas Word Tree

Cardz TV - Christmas Critter Captions stamp set

 

Make sure you head over to Cardz TV to see the projects made by the other fabulous design team members!

Wishing you all a very MERRY Christmas!!!
Brandy

Challenge #5: "Tag! You're it!"

Today we are showcasing CARDZ TV stamps on small Christmas gift tags!

The sentiments from my tags are from "Christmas Critter Captions".

This is such a cute stamp set...it is a MUST-HAVE!!!

Supplies used on Tag #1:

Kadoodle Bug Designs Christmas Cows SVG file

Wink of Stella Glitter Clear 999

SU! Embossing folder

SU! Cherry Cobbler Baker's Twine

SU! Real Red and Blush Blossom cardstock

-and other misc papers from my scrap box-

Marco's Paper Mirror Card 

Memento Black Tuxedo ink pad

Ink Essentials Glossy Accents

Sakura Gelly Roll 08

Supplies used on Tag #2:

Miss Kate Cuttables Polar Bear SVG file

SU! Read Red, Island Indigo, and Coastal Cabana cardstock

-and other misc. papers from my scrap box-

SU! Cherry Cobbler Baker's Twine

SU! White Christmas stamp set (snow only)

Wink of Stella Glitter Red 020

I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Now starts the holiday shopping season so this is the perfect time

to head over to CARDZ TV and get your stamp sets!

No lines, No parking, and No disappointments! :)

The design team has made some amazing tags for you to see so make

sure to stop over at CARDZ TV and check them out! You can also enter to win one a Cardz TV stamp set!

HAPPY BLACK FRIDAY!!!

Brandy



Cardz TV Customer Appreciation Sale

 

Mary from Cardz TV is having a 2 day customer appreciation sale. 

All in-stock Cardz TV Fall, Halloween, and Christmas stamp sets

are selling for just $9.99! Now is the time to get your holiday

stamps sets and some great Christmas gifts! :)

 

HAPPY SHOPPING!

Brandy

"Just For You" Christmas Gift Card holder

 

Today's challenge at Cardz TV was to make a Christmas gift card holder!

I have to admit, this was NOT my original submission, however, I committed the ultimate crafting sin and put a bottle of water on my craft table with the top loose and before I knew it I must've knocked it over! I didn't even realize it at first until I felt water running down onto my legs that was coming from underneath my laptop!!! I was devastated because not only was my project laying on the table, but many other things that I have been working on "perfecting" and now I am going to have to start all over again.  What bothers me the most was that my niece's drawings were sitting in a pool of water and she made them for me when I moved out of state so I would always think of her! :( I couldn't even try to dry them out because the ink ran and the picture look like one big muddy puddle! :( Well I guess there's no use crying over spilled water sooooo...onto bigger and better things!

 

 

This gift card holder was made with a stamp I dug out of my archives by Sunday International called Anthony and Burt 3 (ABFSO3). I colored it with Copics and Wink of Stella then applied Glossy Accents to the frog and bee's eyes. The background paper is from last year's SU! Designer Series paper line called Season of Style. I used the Pull Strip die from Technique Tuesday to hide the gift card! I love this die because it is a unique way for someone to open their gift card....just pull the tab! :) And last but NEVER least, my sentiment is from the Cardz TV stamp set called "Christmas Critter Captions"! This set is absolutely adorable and is so fun to use!!!

 



 

Thank you all so much for stopping by! Please head over to the Cardz TV blog and check out the other designer's AMAZING projects. They are very inspiring and can give you some great gift card ideas for Christmas which is right around the corner!!!

 

Have a wonderful day!!!

Brandy

Cardz TV Challenge: "All in our places" Thanksgiving table place cards

 

Welcome to another Cardz TV 3D Challenge Day!

 Today we were asked by Mary to create 3D Thanksgiving

table place cards! I will be replicating this file nine more times

so my sister, her family, and mine all have these at our place

setting for Thanksgiving! I think the kids will really love them!

I am most likely going to add their names on the card as well

after I get a new printer because mine is not working

properly! :( It's always something! HAHA!

 

Recipe:

FREE Turkey table seating card holder SVG

Cardz TV "Many Thanks" stamp set

 

 

As you can tell by several of my posts, this is a great "go to" set!

I absolutely LOVE it!

 

Be sure to go to see what the rest of the AMAZING

Cardz TV DT designers have created!

 

Have a blessed day!

Brandy

Fun Folds Challenge

About two weeks ago my sister and her family invited us to stay in their beach house with them for a few days! It was a GREAT mini vacation and time spent with my family that I will always cherish! So fortunately for me this challenge inspired me to create a card which is going to serve two purposes: a Halloween card and a "thank you"! :) Wonder if she'll feel like she is getting ripped off or not? haha!

I have seen this card go by two different names: slider die cut card and slider tag card. The Paper Cut sells a 10 pk in various colors for $5.99 or you can make your own by watching You Tube.

I apologize for the shadows. We have had some rain in the evenings and I work during the day so I was unable to take outside photos. Plus the little vampire is on an Adhesive Spring, AKA
"Action Wobble", so the shadows were hard to avoid! :) I must say my Sizzix Eclips NEVER ceases to amaze me! I could not believe the precision cutting it did on the little vampire's fangs and the bats...tiny feet and ALL!!! :)

Supplies Used:

SU! Real Red and Whisper White cardstock

SU! Blush Blossom cardstock (retired)

SU! Pumpkin Pie cardstock

CTMH Adhesive Springs

Miss Kate Cuttables Vampire SVG file

Cardz TV stamp set "Frankly Frightful"

Please stop by Cardz TV to see the AWESOME projects that the other Design Team Members created for you as well as a chance to win a free set if stamps!

Have a FANGtastic day!!! ;)

Brandy



Sweets for the Sweet!

Challenge #1: Create a Candy Wrapper or

Candy Holder for Halloween Treats...



...Or in my case, create BOTH! haha!

 

I tried to stuff the cauldron treat holder with candy, but I have a three-year-old who saw

 it so that didn't work...I was lucky to

 keep the lollipop hidden as long as I did!
 

Recipes
Treat holder:

DCWV the Midnight Spell glitter matstack

Core'dinations Midnight Canvas Texture cardstock

SU! Gumball Green cardstock

SU! Whisper White Craft pad (for highlights)

Sizzix SU! Spider Web embossing folder
Recollections Craft It Twine

Sakura Jelly Roll pen

Treasure Box Designs Treat Box Trio SVG
Celebrate It Halloween party crinkle

Broom lollipop holder:
Core'dinations Midnight Canvas Texture cardstock
Hampton Art witch stamp
Recollections Craft It Twine
Cardz TV stamp set "You're the Man"



Hope you are all having as much fun
decorating for Halloween as I am!
It's always a fun holiday to celebrate!

Make sure you head over to Cardz TV 

and check out the rest of the 

Design Team's projects!!! :)

Happy Crafting!
Brandy

 

Here comes the bride!!!

I'm so excited for my cousin Chuck and his girlfriend Tracy!

They are getting married next week in JAMAICA!

Thanks to him I have gained a dear friend and another cousin

through marriage! I wanted to surprise them by sending

them a card in the mail that they should have by the time

they get back home! Hope they like it! :)

 

 

Congratulations Chuck and Tracy!

 

Recipe:

SU! sentiment from 'One In A Million' stamp set

SU! Very Vanilla cardstock and Baked Brown Sugar ink

SU! Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

Inside flowers from CTMH 'Treasure Life' D1306 stamp set

SU! Pretty Print Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

MCT Scalloped & Stitched Circle Die

Provocraft Cuttlebug Stylized Flowers Embossing Folder

 

Hope you all have a wonderful weekend!

Brandy

 

 

 

Tag...you're it! :)

I went to my local Scrapbook store two days ago and Betty, the store owner of Betty's Creative Studio in NC, offered to let me play with the Dylusions inks that some of the ladies were playing with in the store that day! Needless to say, I was thrilled with them so I purchased three of my favorite colors to take home with me and try out! I now realize all three colors I purchased are on the darker side (LOL) so I am going to go back and get some yellow and orange (I should've listened to Betty the first time!!! lol).  I'm just afraid I will HAVE to walk away with ALL 24 colors if you know what I mean! LOL I am kind of an all or nothing kind of girl so I can't believe I didn't scoop them all up the first time!

Well anyway...I am happy with the way this tag turned out so I  thought I would share it with all of you today!  I hope you all like it too!

Recipe:

Manilla tag 9.25" x 3 1/8"

Dylusions ink sprays by Ranger: London Blue,

Polished Jade, and Funky Fushia

We 'R Memory Keepers washi tape

Sherri Baldy My-Besties Butterfly Betsy MYB-0043

Stampin' Up Blendabilities: Skin Tone Asst,

Melon Mambo Asst, and Crumb Cake Asst

Copics markers: Skin White E00, Shock Pink RV04,

and Colorless Blender

Ranger Glossy Accents (on the eyes)

Sakura Jelly roll pen XPGB #50 (also used on the eyes)

MCT Sentiment from Bloom Where You Are Planted stamp set

Wink of Stella Clear 999, Dark Pink 027, and Yellow 050

 

*Ribbon was dyed with Dylusions ink spray in Funky Fushia

 

Have a CREATIVE day!

Brandy

 

CARDZ TV 3-D "ANYTHING GOES" BLOG HOP

Hope you are all enjoying the CARDZ TV BLOG HOP!

You should be coming from Faith's blog, The Crafting Professor.

 

Here is my Triple Easel Card:

I used the bottom wave die as a stand up helper!
This card will fit into an A6 envelope.

 You can find the instructions to make the triple easel card here!

 

Supplies Used:

MCT Lost At Sea, Build A Scripty & Watercolor Background,

Anchors & Heart Dies, and Make A Splash Die

SU! Whisper White cardstock

SU! Coastal Cabana cardstock and ink
CTMH Ranger Glossy Accents

Miss Kate Cuttables Whale SVG file

CARDZ TV "More Critter Captions" 

 



 

This stamp set is so much FUN!!!



HERE IS THE BLOG HOP LINE UP incase you missed anybody!

 

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

Krystal - http://krystalklearcreations.blogspot.com

Tonya - http://scrappingfunwithtonya.blogspot.com

Anita - http://scrappyhappymommy.blogspot.com

Karen - http://craftedwithlovebykaren.blogspot.com

Rhonda - http://www.bumblcreate.blogspot.com

Maria - http://maria-linacreativedesigns.blogspot.com

Faith - http://thecraftingprofessor.blogspot.com

Brandy - http://www.mypaperdollworld.blogspot.com  -YOU ARE HERE!

 

Have an AWESOME day and Happy Crafting!!!

Brandy

BLOG HOP REMINDER!!!

SEE YOU THERE!!! :)



It's 5 o'clock SOMEWHERE! :)

Still practicing with the Blendabilites markers

...and still got a LONG way to go! lol



 

Recipe:

Scruffy Little Cat - Chelsea

SU! Summer Starfruit and Whisper White cardstock

Core'dinations Midnight Canvas texture cardstock

SU! Blendabilities markers

Spellbinders A2 Distressed Edges 

Spellbinders Card Creator Dies-Polka Dots

MCT Fun Speech Bubbles die

MCT Some Days Simply Require stamp set (sentiments)

Wink of Stella GL. Black 010 (eyelashed, outfit, and high heels)

Ranger Glossy Accents (on champagne glass and bubbles)

 

I regret that I did not take a picture of

the inside before I mailed it out! :(

I used MCT Some Days Simply require

stamp set again on the inside:

It's 5 o'clock somewhere

Cheers

-and-

Happy Birthday to You!

 

I don't know about all of you,

but I just love Chelsea's eyelashes! :)

 

** HAPPY Birthday Aunt Jean! **

 

Have A Fantastic Day everyone!

Brandy

New stamp set :)

As some of you may already know, I have recently moved from PA to NC!  I FINALLY got to go to one of the local stamping/scrapbooking stores and fell in love with it! The ladies were very friendly and so helpful and I am really looking forward to taking a Karen Burniston class there this fall! Betty's Creative Studio carried so many NEW products that I always have to go online to order so I was absolutely star struck! LOL
While there, I picked up one of Sherri Baldy's My Besties Stamp sets (which I have only ever seen online as "digistamps") and tried to mimic one of the samples they had already made at the store because I thought it was so cute! It used washi tape, which has become one of my latest obsessions, so their sample caught my eye right away...and to top it off---my favorite---black and white polka dots!

 

Recipe:

Sherri Baldy My-Besties Stamps MYB-0111

SU! Brights candy dots

SU! Blendabilities

SU! Island Indigo, Whisper White, and Summer Starfruit cardstock

Core'dinations Midnight canvas textured cardstock

K&Co. Primary Designer paper

Wink of Stella Gl. Dark Pink 027

Sakura white Jelly Roll pen

Hero Arts (pink) Gemstones

Ranger Glossy Accents (on eyes and pink clothing patches)

MCT Lost at Sea Coordinating Porthole Die

B&W polka dots washi tape (Brand name unknown-from Michaels)

 

As you can see, I have a LONG way to go before mastering the blendabilities technique! haha!

I love playing with them so much though that I'm just going to keep watching videos and trying!

 

Hope you are all having a nice day!

It's kind of gloomy here...saw a few sprinkles of rain, but hoping it doesn't last long!

 

Have a crafty day!

Brandy

 

 

Another year older...

Hello everyone...hope you are all having a wonderful day! I have decided to make an honest attempt at writing more posts on my blog, so here is what I have to share with you today:

Recipe:

MCT Live, Love, Laugh & Be Happy 

MCT Pretty Butterflies & Dragonfly Dies 

SU! Label Card Thinlits Die 

SU! Tea Lace Paper Doilies 

SU! Bloom With Hope Hostess only stamp set 

SU! Coastal Cabana cardstock and Blendabilities markers 

SU! Brights Candy Dots

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad 

This was one of three attempt at using the *NEW* SU! Blendabilities markers and I will say I REALLY like them!!! There isn't much room for error as long as you make sure you are using a dye ink such as the Memento Ink pad I mentioned in the above recipe so that the markers don't bleed.  There are also ALOT of great You Tube videos out there to show you how to use them!  Three coordinating colors come in each set so it takes the guesswork out of blending the colors! :)

Hope you enjoyed today's project...

 Happy crafting!

Brandy

 

 

Back 2 School

I can hardly believe this is our last Cardz TV DT submission already! I have learned so much from these ladies and I am so thankful to have been a part of Mary's great TEAM! With that said, I felt that the *NEW* "Many Thanks" stamp set would be the most appropriate to use! :) For my final DT submission I created a 3D post it note holder and mini easel card with drawer to serve as teacher gifts!

3D post it note holder:

For instructions on how to create this 3D post it note holder, click here.

Recollections Alphabets paper

Recollections Enamel Dot Stickers

SU! Real redcardstock

Die cut shape came with Genius cutting pads

and last but NOT LEAST....

"Many Thanks" stamp set from CARDZ TV
 
See the two projects side by side below:

 

For instructions on how to create the mini easel card with drawer,  

click here. 

DCWV Chalkboard stack

Miss Kate Cuttables School Owl SVG file

SU! decorative label punch

SU! Real Red cardstock

SU! craft ink

This is a VERY nice stamp set to have!
You can never go wrong with Thank you sentiments!

Thank you for stopping by! Don't forget to head on over to CARDZ TV to see the rest of the Design Team's AWESOME creations!!!
Have a FAB-U-LOUS Day! :)
Brandy

A few of my favorite things!

Today I made a card using products from three of my FAVORITE companies! I wanted to see if I could come up with a card using them all together and here is what I made:

The flowers are from the stamp set Flower Shop by Stampin' Up!, as well as the Strawberry Slush cardstock; the butterfly die (Pretty Butterflies and Dragonfly Dies) and the butterfly dots stamp (Live, Laugh, Love, and Be Happy) coordinate together and are from My Creative Time, and the sentiment is from Cardz TV's *NEW* Many Thanks stamp set!

I really hope you enjoy today's project! 

HAVE A GREAT DAY everyone!

Brandy

3D Wedding Challenge

 

This card was made for my fiancé's cousin whose wedding is this
September! :) As you can see her colors are tan and pink! I know that it is a little "plain looking", especially on the front, but I was hoping that in this case, less is more. I always think simplicity with weddings is very beautiful! In the case of this card,

I hope the happy couple does too! HAHA!

 

 

 

Creative Pop Up Cards wedding invitation

Cardz TV stamp set This 'n That - Congrats sentiment

 

 

 

 

Have a WONDERFUL day everybody and thanks for stopping by!

Don't forget to head on over to Cardz TV to

see what the other AMAZING designers have created too!

 

Brandy

 

KING of the remote!

Cardztv DT challenge #4: Create a 3-D project for a masculine birthday!

Creations by AR comfy sofa giftbox

Cardztv stamp set "You're the Man"

Please come join us at Cardztv to see the rest of
the Design Team's FABULOUS projects!!!
Mary is giving away a set of stamps too!!!

Mary has also come out with some *NEW* stamp sets
available for purchase on 7/12/14.

Thanks for stopping by!

HAVE A GREAT DAY!!!

Brandy

My latest purchase :)

I am soooo happy to say I was finally able to get the Cricut Explore!!! :)

Cricut has REALLY outdone themselves with this machine...it is so much more advanced than the others and I am thrilled with it so far! It's as if they took the best features of all of their machines and the gypsy linked cartridges and combined them into one and then added much, much more! It has been so easy to use...it walks you through each and every step of making one of their predesigned projects and makes it simple to link your gypsy cartridges and other Cricut cartridges to the Design space. I made my first card and it was amazing to watch how the machine works. It scores, cuts, and writes so easily and precisely without having to stop and change them because it has TWO holders! You can even cut out your own handwriting which is comparable to the Brother Scan 'N Cut!!!

The machine is also very quiet which is a plus if you are a late night crafter with a sleeping baby like I am! haha! :) The only downside that I have found is that is only connects to Design Space with Wifi. I go to many crops that have no internet access available so that would make it impossible to use at those places.

Hope this helps any of you who are on the fence about

 buying one decide whether or not it is right for you!

HAPPY CRAFTING!

Cardz TV Challenge #3 - 3-D Fourth of July

HELLO EVERYONE!!! Welcome to our 3rd challenge from Mary at CardzTV!

"Create a 3-D 4th of July project!"

When I think of the 4th of July, I think of patriotism and...picnics! :) LOL Unfortunately I have recently moved a few states away from my hometown and many of my arts and crafts are still lost in boxes in storage so I am limited on paper and other supplies, but this is what I came up with:

SVG cutting files 3-D BBQ grill treat box

Cardz TV "You're the Man" stamp set (below)

 Please stop by Cardztv and join in on this challenge

 for a chance to win a CardzTV stamp set!

Thanks for stopping by!!!

Brandy



Father's Day 3-D Challenge on Cardztv!

I made this 3D golf cart for my fiancé's father Jack who is an avid golfer! Hope he likes it! It

stands 4" high. On the front of the cart I used Mary's "Happy Father's Day" sentiment and for

the "license plate" I used her "Men at Work" sentiment from the same stamp set! LOL!

Her stamp sets are so versatile! :)

Fore the Golfer template ~ Creations by AR
Queen & Co. Classy Red Pearls
Sentiments ~  stamp set "You're the Man"

Please stop by and see Mary at Cardztv and check out the

fantastic projects from the rest of the DT members!!! :)

HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY!

Thanks for stopping by!

Brandy

Cardz TV Graduation Challenge

 

 

I'm super excited to announce that I have been chosen as one of Mary's Cardz TV    

3D designers and today is our first post for her graduation challenge!!!

 

My project has been made for my second cousin Allison who I

am very proud to say will be graduating from high school in June!

 

Cricut cartridges: Paper Dolls Teen Scene, Everyday Paper Dolls, and Locker Talk
Michelle My BelleCreations 3D SVG box card cut with my Sizzix Eclips
SU! Real red cardstock (and miscellaneous scraps of color from my scrapbox)
Wink of Stella GL. RED 020 on tassle ;)
Cardz TV stamp sets: This 'n' That (sentiments) and You're the Man (bookworm's glasses)

 

 

 

Hope you enjoyed my project!

Now head on over to CardzTV to see the rest of the Design Team's projects for this challenge!

HAVE A GREAT DAY!!!

Brandy



HAPPY BIRTHDAY CARD

 

It's A Snowy Day SU! stamp set

Remembering Your Birthday stamp set

Festive Flurry framelits dies 

SU! inks

 

This card idea because is my version of a card I saw on Pinterest.  I did not have the cute snowman stamp set the person used because SU! has retired it so I used a newer version from It's A Snowy Day stamp set! :) Hope you like mine too! 

 

*SIDENOTE: This WINTER birthday card was actually made in January! I am not crazy---I just couldn't get it to post until now! lol*

Is that you Spring?

I think spring has finally sprung here! The leaves on the trees are turning green and the grass needs mowed! :)

For this card I used the following:
SU! Strawberry slush paper and ink
SU! Green Galore, Cherry Cobbler, and Coral Cameo inks
Wink Of Stella GL gold 101
MCT Fun Stitched Edges dies
MCT Build A Pretty Flower *NEW release*

Have a wonderful day!
Brandy

SU! Catalog premiere

On Monday I was fortunate enough to go to the SU! New catalog premiere in Pittsburgh with two very good friends of mine!  We got a free stamp set called Work of Art. They showcased the set throughout the movie and it was quickly added to the top of my have to have list! LOL! So you can imagine how thrilled I was when they gave us each our very own set! Here is a picture of the set as well as a quick card I made very similar to one I saw on pinterest already :)

 

SU! Work of Art stamp set

SU! Incolors (paper and ink): Strawberry Slush, Baked Brown Sugar, and Coastal Cabana 

Memento Tuxedo black ink for sentiment

Sunday...play day!

Fun day making ten Halloween cards for family and friends!

I did an assembly line so it went fairly fast!

Lots of FANTASTIC products used for this project!!!

INGREDIENTS:

I used the LDRS Halloween Creative Build-a-Card Punkin Die for the card base and the LDRS Wicked 6x6 paper pad for the top layer. I also the LDRS Wicked 6x6 cardstock pad to make the Paper Sweeties dolls outfits. The 'Got Candy?' sentiment and outfit were made using the Paper Sweeties 'Too Cute to Spook' stamp set. I then added a creamsicle flower sequin for some sparkle! The sequins are just beautiful in person! The bat die came from My Creative Time 'Spooky Time' stamp and die kit. Last but not least I tied a bow at the fold of the card using Paper Sweeties licorice seam binding.

HAVE A SAFE AND HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

Brandy

Quick and Simple!

 

                                Inside:

                                Without gift card:

 

 

My Creative Time Stitched Gift Card Pocket Die

My Creative Time Surprise Pop-Out Card Die

My Creative Time All Around Birthday Time Stamp Set 

The Stamps of Life spinner2stamp set

Hey foxy!

 

 

 

 

CTMH SOTM: Wild About Love
SU! paper: Island Indigo and Whisper white
Karen Burniston Garden bench pop up die
My Creative Time die and stamp: Plane and Simple

 

HAVE A GREAT Day!

 

HAPPY Valentine's Day!

Valentines made for my son's daycare! Got the idea from pinterest. Covered motts fruit snacks for the smaller children and Twinkies for the toddlers! The sentiment says "You're one in a minion valentine! Love, Jack" Used SU! cherry cobbler twine to wrap the sentiment around the treat :-) Hope they enjoy them!