Are you a Stampaholic?

Hi Everyone,
I am not really sure why once you become a crafter, you are also a collector, the more I have the more I collect.
I am a stampaholic and very proud of it as well. I love stamps, from rubber,clear,and digital brushes also known as digital stamps..
Do you ever wish you could find the itty bitty stamps that fit your needs when you are creating?
Wish no more, Robyn aka the Pinkstamper has introduced a new line of itty bitty stamps sentiments to fit the bill. Whether you are a scrapbooker, or stamper these stamps will fit nicely in your collection..
1. What makes those stamps different?
They are made with the finest polymer. You can tell about the quality of the stamps in the details, they  are very sharp, and are carved high enough to create a very clean image.
2.These stamps goes perfectly with several Provo Craft Cricut Cartridges, if you don’t use a Die cut machine that’s ok, the stamps are quite versatile.
Here are a few cards I’ve created using several of the lines of stamps.

Supplies used:
Mypinkstamper line stamps, staz on, Provo Craft Cricut Cartridge Martha Stewart Elegant Cake, Cricut Expression machine, Coredination black magic and glitter paper, Colorbok fluid chalk,Mambi rhinestones, GCD Melody Ross pattern papers.

I use the family & Friends line on this lay out, here are more details.

Here are 3 cards I have created,

Pros:
The stamps are very well made, sharp details, they cling beautifully even after several washing, they don’t stain like other clear stamps on the market.
The packaging instead of a sheet over the stamp, the overlay is like an envelope very easy to keep the stamps in one place..Each line has at least 25 sentiments, which is a bargain..

Cons:
Since this is a new company there is not a wide selection, Robyn will be coming out with more stamps.
Would like to see even smaller sizes.

You can see more of the stamps in action HERE for more inspiration..
Here are the lines I worked with.



We are offering you a great prize Robyn’s Dvd on how to create awesome projects.

How you can win:

• Leave as many comments as you wish on all the post on this blog, from today till Sept 30th. 

• Follow the blog and tell your friends about this giveaway.
• Let me know which stamps set you like from here

     Winners will be announced on Oct 1st 2010

Please remember: Help spread the word about this giveaway!


Who is eligible:

Everyone! You don’t have to be a blogger to win, just supply a valid e-mail address.

When the giveaway ends:

October 1st. I’ll e-mail the winner(s), and results are always posted here as well. If the winner doesn’t respond within seven business days, a new winner will be drawn.
Have a great weekend, Don't forget to follow the blog and leave a comment..

Maggie

PS don't forget we are giving away 3 Cricut Cartridges (2 Home Decor) ( 1 Once Upon a Princess)Here
$10.00 GC to William Sonoma Here

Are you a Stampaholic?

What could be simpler than 5 measly little goals?

Right???? You would think having 5 simple goals will be very easy to keep, no siree...
when it comes to keeping my desk clean, it seems like I have some type of revulsion to clean desk...

Keeping the studio clean you will think will be my priority #1 right, then you would be wrong...
I'm too busy piling my stashes from Joann, Micheals, online, garage sales, yard sales, than actually finding a home for them right???

You will think goal #3 will be easier, to do??? which is purging the old for more space for the new, nope I always think of something I can do or make with them..

Goal #4 you will think as a blogger I will be eager to participate in other blog challenge right??? not so, I hardly have time to update my own blog let alone to participate in challenges, unless they are for the Cuttlebug challenge blog...

Goal #5 finish my dd baby ablum, after all I got into scrapping so I can commemorate her childhood right??? not so to date I have at least 12 half finished album.

So here's my challenge to myself and you as well. I don't believe in New Year's resolution I never keep them :)

However this I should be able to manage.

1.From now to December finish at least 2 album..

2. Clean my desk

3.Clean the stashes

4. Purge the papers give to Ronald Mcdonald.

5.Participate in at least 2 challenges a month..

That's it right??? I will update you every month and let you know how I'm doing...
Shall we have an incentive for this???
Let me know what you think??

Have a great day,
Maggie

What could be simpler than 5 measly little goals?

Target $spot and Cuttlebug who would have thunk?

Good Morning,
We excited to be celebrating National Craft Month with you. Everyday you will find great inspiration with the Wow factor..

I'm Maggie with you to share a fun short tutorial on how to turn a T-shirt from the Target $ pot onto a wow T-shirt using the Cuttlebug and a few items..

Supplies:

Cuttlebug Machine, Flower die cut from Provo Craft, fabri-Tac from beacon Adhesives, Fabric, Tulles, Buttons from JHB, thread and needle.

How to:

1.Cut fabric strip to fit onto the Cuttlebug, repeat 3 times to create the layers.

Now it's time to assemble..
2.Layer the flowers

 

Once you have them assembled the way you want..  then glue the layers together with fabri-tac.

 

3.Thread the ribbon to the layers once the glue is dried.

4.Add buttons to the middle of the bottom flowers.

Voila done, wasn't that so easy???

Here's the finish T-shirt again..

I want to see how you decorate your T-shirts leave us a link and a comment tell us what do you htink of this tutorial?

Have an inspiring day!

Maggie

PS don't forget all the prizes we are giving away this month..

Help us spread the word by inviting your friends to become followers..

Raspberry Cuttlebug Giveaway

Target $spot and Cuttlebug who would have thunk?

National Craft Month & Lamp Shade

Hi Everyone,
Welcome to a fantastic month of celebration from International Woman's Day, St Patrick's Day to our favorite ~ National Craft Month!
We plan on creating wonderful inspirations for you with a Wow Factor.

Today we are celebrating the gift of Light. Without light it is hard to create ART!

I’m Maggie with you today as I share a simple tutorial using the Cricut Expression,  Provo Craft Gypsy, and Cuttlebug from Provo Craft

Supplies: Sassafras papers, terrifically tacky tape, glitter from Ek Success (MS), Zip Dry glue, Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist, Colorbok fluid chalk, Brads, Prima Say it in Studs.

How to:
1.Select the shadow on the Accent Essential Cartridge and size to 4 inches, multiply by 2, then down size to 3.5 inches, downsize again to 3 inches, downsize again to 2.5 inches for a total of 8 flowers.



2. Ink the edges, spritz the flowers with Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist, crumple and let dry for 2 minutes. The smaller flowers add glitter using the EK Success and MS fine gold glitter.

3.Unfurl the flowers a little bit, insert a brad into the center.



4. Use tacky tape and adhere the flowers to the lampshade, add Organza Ribbon for a finishing touch.

5. Adhere Prima Say it in Studs to the sides of the flowers, add the punch butterflies.



Voila, you are done!

Here is the finish Lampshade…wasn’t that easy, eh?



Thank you so much for stopping by and taking the time to leave a comment letting us know what you think?

Have an inspiring day!

Maggie

PS. don't forget all the prizes we are giving away this month..

Help us spread the word by inviting your friends to become followers, tweet about the blog..

Raspberry Cuttlebug Giveaway

National Craft Month & Lamp Shade

Sweet Treat Thursdays

Hi Everyone,
Have you heard the news? Cuttlebug Challenge
introduce Sweet Treat thursday, where they feature, Cricut, Gypsy, Your Story and Yudu Inspirations..

Head over to the Cuttlebug Challenge blog for the giveaway of Everyday paper doll cart and Simply Sweet..

It's with pleasure we welcome our guest blogger Carla, and a member of the team..visit her blog

Please leave a comment to welcome Carla :)

Cuttlebug Challenge blog!! I hope you're all ready to dust off your Cricuts and create a gorgeous Valentines Day set for someone special in your life 'cause I have the *cutest* projects & card to share with you!!

Let's get the show on the road shall we?

For my projects I used the following materials:

Cricut Expression Doodlecharms Cartridge Basic Grey Bittersweet collection kit (stickers, etc) My Crafts ribbon & roses (from the $ store if you can believe it!!) Fancy Pants Stick Pin Doodlebug Sugared Cardstock Prima Leaves Making Memories Stickers (alpha & sentiment) KaiserCraft Rhinestones EK Success Mini Retro Flower Punch

Here are my creations! And i'd like to mention that this gift set can be made with supplies you have at home a few items from the $ store! I bought the huge lollipop, ribbon, roses, and big heart sucker from the dollar store, so for under $5.00 you can create a gorgeous gift!!



To create the jar cover:

1. Cut patterned paper to wrap around jar, punch edges with border punch. 2. Cut contrasting patterned paper to wrap around jar, adhere. 3. Cut scallop heart & heart from Doodlecharms Cartridge, adhere to band & adhere sentiment. 4. Cut white cardstock to fit lid, trim patterned paper to fit over white cardstock, adhere to lid. 5. Adhere roses & paper leaves to lid, tie ribbon in a bow around lid & insert stick pin.

To create the lollipop cover:

1. Cut scallop heart & heart from Doodlecharms cartridge to fit lollipop size.

2. Cut bug from Doodlecharms cartridge and punch heart, adhere to bugs back. Adhere to heart front. 3. Adhere roses and chipboard swirl to lollipop cover.

To create the card:

1. Cut card base to 4.25 x 5.5. Layer with scallop cardstock. 2. Adhere another layer of polka dot paper.

3. Cut bug border from Doodlebug Cartridge to length of 5.5". 4. Cut bug backs from Doodlebug Cartridge out of patterned paper. 5. Punch hearts & adhere to bugs, & rhinestones for eyes.

I hope you enjoyed my projects & they inspire you to create your own!! Be sure to come back and link us up so we can take a peek at your creations!

PS Giveaway on the Cuttlebug Challenge  giving away 2 cartridges :) More info here

Have a fabulous day,

Maggie

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Sweet Treat Thursdays

So Clooooooooose!

Hi Everyone,
Happy Hump day! How was your Christmas? Mine was pretty quiet loads of time with family and catching on movies.
Watched the movie District 9, I gotta say it was pretty sad, and predictable...we watched Julie & Julia that was pretty good, Harry Potter the half Prince blood was my fav by far.

We did go see Avatar by James Cameron omg what an awesome movie... if you have not seen run run run...

I was so clooooose to being done with all my gifts and sending cards to everyone this year, then my DH hit me with don't forget Georgeanne  Birthday! what, what,  it's your sister's Birthday again????
It's almost noon the post office is going to be closed for Christmas at 1 pm....

I gotta tell you it's cold here in Florida in the 39's the idea of going out in this cold weather is not appealing at all.
I did the best that I could I sent her an E-card, mailing this one to her tomorrow since it's still cold in the 45 degrees.brrrrrrrr

The Journey:

Create card 4.5x5, cut Pattern Paper 4.25x4.5, punch the edge and ink

Cut  mats adhere with Uhu glue to base, use label #8 from spellbinders to stamp sentiment

Adhere flowers and MS punch oak leaf ad pearls

Voila You are done!

The Cast:
Basic Grey Pattern Paper, Cuttlebug Machine from Provo Craft, Spellbinders Nestibilities label # 8, Uhu Glue, Colorbok fluid chalk. Prima  got flowers flowers, Martha Stewart Punch, Mambi pearls, Inkadinkado stamp, brilliance ink.

Voila done,
Have a great new year everyone,
Maggie

PS have you seen the new folders coming out from Provo Craft the Asian Line?
Take a look here

So Clooooooooose!

Can you believe we are 3 days away from Christmas?

Hi Everyone,

HO-HO-HO, Happy Holidays!

Where did the year go? I'm amazed that we are only 3 days away from my Favorite time of the year..
Are you all set? any last mte gifts you need to create.

Have you seen all the great ideas on the Cuttlebugchallenge blog?

This fun set has been created by Shantaie

Instructions are at Cuttlebug challenge here

Have a fabulous day,

Maggie

Can you believe we are 3 days away from Christmas?

What is on your Christmas List?

 

Hi Everyone,

I have several carts on my Christmas wish this year, including a bag for my Cricut. com, I was excited to see on Cricut.com you can create a wish list then send it to your family and friends, what could be more easy than that?

There are several deals going on till Wedn, take a look there

Provo Craft has made it easy to be able to select the items you want.

Have you seen the bundle that was release on HSN a few weeks ago are on Cricut.com now!

Happy Holidays!

Maggie

What is on your Christmas List?

Video Blog Hop!!

Hi!
It's me, BettyBee, and I am delighted to bring you the video that I made of my "quilted glass block" light, for the Cuttlebug Challenge Festival of Lights!

Glass blocks have been around for a little while now, but this is a fun way to incorporate fabric, vellum and a tag cut with Tags, Bags, Boxes and More.


I hope you enjoy the video, the blog hop, and check Cuttlebug Challenge to see what else is going on with this Festival of Lights Celebration!

Be sure to leave comments, because there are great prizes to be won!! We are giving away a Winter Woodland Cricut Cartridge!! Add our Blinkie to your blog, leave a comment, and you could be a winner!!

Happy Crafting ~
BettyBee

Video Blog Hop!!