tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36750221895654379322012-03-11T20:59:06.031-05:00A place for me to share my craft creations with my friends and family...and whoever else may want to see them. Hope you enjoy!Paula Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573301618318269438noreply@blogger.comBlogger4751100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3675022189565437932.post-83372388115456773942012-03-09T07:00:00.012-06:002012-03-09T07:00:11.911-06:00

It is time for another Friday Mashup challenge. This week is challenge #49 and here it is: 1. Make a project using the colors green & yellow2. Or make a 3D project that is a basket or treat pouch3. Or "Mash it up" and create a treat basket/pouch using the colors green & yellowI decided to "mash it up" and I created an Easter treat basket using green and yellow as my main colors. My basket is

Paula Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573301618318269438noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3675022189565437932.post-7953047539244251492012-03-07T20:13:00.004-06:002012-03-07T20:55:19.104-06:00

My husband's cousin just recently had a baby girl. I just got her announcement in the mail today and thought I should make her a card. Better late than never right? :)This card is 5"x7." The patterned paper I used is from the Flower Shower Spring Stack by DCWV. The little girl is from Baby Steps, cut at 2." I used the D'vine Swirls embossing folder for the mat that the little girl is on. I

Paula Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573301618318269438noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3675022189565437932.post-41102628850060748082012-03-06T19:39:00.004-06:002012-03-06T19:50:39.780-06:00

I have another St. Patrick's Day project. And, it using another leftover shamrock from my "Lucky Banner." It is the last one, so probably no more with this same shamrock...maybe. ;) I also used more of that glittery green paper. If you haven't guessed by now, I LOVE that stuff. I saw it when I was working one day, I work at JoAnns for those of you that don't know, and just adored it, so I

Paula Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573301618318269438noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3675022189565437932.post-7293237343376784672012-03-05T19:08:00.006-06:002012-03-05T19:16:08.797-06:00

Here is a cute little spring birthday card I made today. It is 4 1/2"x6 1/4." I used a polka-dotted cardstock for the card base. I trimmed some pink plaid cardstock at 3"x5 1/4" and gave it a yellow mat that is 1/8" larger. I adhered it all down and added some white ribbon with some yellow pearls. The bird is cut from Create a Critter at 3." I flocked its stomach for some texture. The nest

Paula Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573301618318269438noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3675022189565437932.post-71627667301643688842012-03-04T19:13:00.012-06:002012-03-04T19:31:14.801-06:00

I have a nice and simple St. Patrick's Day card for you today. I created a 4"x4" easel card. I embossed the white layer with the Argyle embossing folder. I wrapped it with some green ribbon and tied it off in a knot. I used Tags, Bags, Boxes, & More for the tag. I used my Gypsy to size it for the stamp, it came out to 0.8"x1 3/4." The stamp is from Scrappy Moms Stamps and I heat embossed it

Paula Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573301618318269438noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3675022189565437932.post-52192582980306481162012-03-02T07:00:00.010-06:002012-03-02T07:00:08.330-06:00

I am so honored to have been asked to be a guest designer for the month of March at the Friday Mashup challenge blog. If you have never seen their challenge blog, check it out, they are always so fun! So, now onto the challenge:Challenge #48So here is the "Mashup" Challenge :Make a project for "St. Patrick's Day".Or Make a project using "at least 2 Punches".Or "Mash it Up" and create a project

Paula Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573301618318269438noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3675022189565437932.post-1858037479830795552012-02-29T14:44:00.006-06:002012-02-29T15:02:33.710-06:00

This sweet cupcake card is 4 1/2"x6 1/4." I created the aqua/purple mat by spraying white cardstock with some Tatter Angel Glimmer Mist. I sprayed it with turquoise blue, then spattered it with a little bit of purple. The cupcake is cut at 4 3/4" from Sweet Shop. I used glossy accents on the cherry and also pop-dotted it for some dimension. I embossed the icing layer with the D'vine Swirls

Paula Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573301618318269438noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3675022189565437932.post-53771687784632052912012-02-22T12:38:00.008-06:002012-02-22T12:49:23.457-06:00

What a sweet card this turned out to be! It is 5"x5." Both the coffee cup and donut are from the Cricut Lite cartridge, Love You a Latte. The coffee cup is cut at 4" and the donut is cut at 2." I covered the steam with picket fence Stickles and the coffee is covered with two layers of glossy accents. I also went over the chocolate frosting on the donut with some glossy accents and put cotton

Paula Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573301618318269438noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3675022189565437932.post-38573987975645356482012-02-20T21:17:00.008-06:002012-02-20T21:28:50.672-06:00

I have got a fun, but nerdy shape card for you today! I created the shape using Robotz and my Gypsy to weld all those 1's and 0's together. For those of you who don't speak binary (which would also be me - I had to look these up), the top number is an "H" and the bottom one is a "B." The numbers are 2" tall and welded together using the shadow feature. I then cut them all again using the shadow

Paula Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573301618318269438noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3675022189565437932.post-91314432887190815272012-02-16T10:41:00.006-06:002012-02-16T10:59:42.503-06:00

How adorable is this little skunk?! I just had to create a card with her. This card is 5"x7." I used black cardstock for the card base, then added white and pink mats, both 1/4" smaller than the previous layer. I cut a black rectangle, 4"x4 1/4" and adhered it to my card. I added a strip of black cardstock, that I punched with a Fiskars border punch. I wrapped it with a pink glittery ribbon and

Paula Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573301618318269438noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3675022189565437932.post-27453459229207683182012-02-10T20:32:00.010-06:002012-02-10T20:58:34.183-06:00

Here is another part of the wedding scrapbook for my friends. If you missed some of the other ones, my friends got married in Belize in June, and as part of their gift I am making their scrapbook. The other part of their gift was my going to Belize with them. :) I know, it was such a sacrifice on my part! ;) My friend's dress had this crazy lace-up back that I got the joy of doing. So, these are

Paula Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573301618318269438noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3675022189565437932.post-13699839161054631822012-02-08T12:06:00.005-06:002012-02-08T12:21:28.118-06:00

The challenge at Perfect Sentiments this week is to use the photo they provided (you can see it at the bottom right of this post) to inspire your card. When I saw the picture the first thing I was drawn to was the pattern of the tablecloth. That was my inspiration and the basis for this card. I didn't use any of the colors or much else, but I just loved the look of the those lacy flowers on the

Paula Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573301618318269438noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3675022189565437932.post-44978925242254284832012-02-07T22:09:00.005-06:002012-02-07T22:48:49.263-06:00

I had a group of people from my EMT class over today and we were studying for upcoming tests on Anatomy and Pathophysiology. It was pretty intense and when I got done I just needed to craft (that's my stress reliever)! So I came up with this sweet and simple Valentine's card. The part that took the longest on this card was waiting for the glossy accents to dry! I used white cardstock for the card

Paula Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573301618318269438noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3675022189565437932.post-65203179882811592582012-02-05T17:10:00.005-06:002012-02-05T17:26:41.983-06:00

I had a rare Sunday off from work today, so I got crafty...after I finished my homework. I decided to create some wall art for my bathroom wall. I used Art Nouveau to create this one, the calla lily cut. I cut it at 9 3/4." I cut every layer twice, one layer was adhered straight to the previous layer, the second one was pop-dotted. This really gives it a great sense of dimension. I adhered it to

Paula Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573301618318269438noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3675022189565437932.post-62914893451708651442012-02-04T15:33:00.003-06:002012-02-04T15:46:42.443-06:00

Here is a simple little Valentine, that I think would be perfect for a child. The card is 5"x7" and I used white cardstock for the base. The red layer is cut at 4 3/4"x6 3/4" and the pink layer is cut at 4 1/2"x6 1/2." I then cut the white cardstock at 4 1/4"x6 1/4" and ran it through my Cuttlebug with the Polka Dots embossing folder. The giraffe is cut from the Paisley cartridge at 3 1/2." It

Paula Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573301618318269438noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3675022189565437932.post-66088656356057332232012-02-02T12:02:00.003-06:002012-02-02T12:09:06.349-06:00

How cute is this shaped card? I thought it turned out so adorably! I used New Arrival and my Gypsy to create this shaped card. I used the shadow feature of the carriage, flipped one and welded the two images together. They are 5.98" tall. I then cut the regular feature and layered all my pieces together. The patterned papers are from the Nana's Nursery Baby Boy Stack by DCWV. The top purple

Paula Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573301618318269438noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3675022189565437932.post-20646681517217553492012-02-01T13:02:00.007-06:002012-02-01T13:14:17.102-06:00

This is a set of tiny Valentine cards. All four cards are 3"x3." I used pre-made cards from DCWVfor the card bases, I just trimmed them down to 3"x3." Two of them are glittery pink and two are glittery red. I cut some white cardstock at 2 3/4"x2 3/4." I stamped my sentiment, which is from Scrappy Moms Stamps on the bottom left corner of the white cardstock. I used red and pink inks. I then used

Paula Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573301618318269438noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3675022189565437932.post-63285414459507832902012-01-29T08:00:00.005-06:002012-02-04T18:27:28.122-06:00

This is my final week being the guest designer at 365 Cards. It has been a lot of fun and I hope you have enjoyed my creations using Pam's sketches.This is my interpretation of sketch #54, this week's Super Sketchy Sunday sketch. As soon as I saw the sketch I knew that I wanted to create a tri-fold card. The card is 4 1/2"x6 1/4" when it is all folded up. The smaller fold (on the left) is 2 1/2"

Paula Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573301618318269438noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3675022189565437932.post-21234735777960779492012-01-28T13:13:00.008-06:002012-01-28T13:27:40.191-06:00

I have a small piece of wall space between my front door and the window next to it. I like having something hanging there and have for fall and winter. I haven't liked anything for Valentine's Day, so I decided to make my own decor. I used Ribbons & Rosettes for the rosettes. The pieces were cut at 2," so the rosettes are about 4" tall. I used two different shades of pink to create my rosette.

Paula Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573301618318269438noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3675022189565437932.post-22685187880019594642012-01-22T08:00:00.001-06:002012-01-22T08:00:06.624-06:00

This is my second week being a guest designer for 365 Cards. This is this week's sketch, and below is my take on the sketch.I made a 4 1/4"x5 1/2" card, using dark red cardstock. I cut some glittery black cardstock 1/4" smaller, then embossed it with the Diamond Plate embossing folder and my Cuttlebug, although it doesn't show well in the photos. I adhered it down and added four silver brads to

Paula Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573301618318269438noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3675022189565437932.post-46413433837816198702012-01-21T18:14:00.006-06:002012-01-21T18:32:45.033-06:00

I think this layout turned out beautifully! I might be a little biased though. :)The couple in the photo are two of my closest friends. They had a destination wedding in Belize (if you couldn't guess) in June and my husband and I were able to go down and share their special day with them. Well, now I am working on the scrapbook of their wedding. It is a slow process since I am way more of a card

Paula Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573301618318269438noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3675022189565437932.post-15137983255635794802012-01-19T11:24:00.005-06:002012-01-19T11:41:13.265-06:00

This card is 4 1/2"x6 1/4." I used black cardstock for the base of the card. I then cut a piece of white cardstock at 4 1/4"x6." I stamped the martini glass image on it multiple times, then heat embossed it with clear embossing poweder. I used a sponge applicator to ink the cardstock with pearlescent orchid ink, by Tsukineko. I wrapped it with some polka dotted ribbon and adhered it to the card

Paula Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573301618318269438noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3675022189565437932.post-42083709550528822612012-01-15T08:00:00.003-06:002012-01-15T08:00:12.693-06:00

I was asked to be a guest designer for the month of January at 365 Cards. Of course I accepted. This means that on Sundays, when they do their Super Sketchy Sunday challenge I will be participating as a Guest Designer. This is my first week, I will be participating in two more, and this is the sketch. Here is the card I made following the sketch.This card is 4 1/2"x6 1/4." I used a shimmery pink

Paula Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573301618318269438noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3675022189565437932.post-57398592983873895852012-01-13T15:30:00.004-06:002012-01-13T15:39:28.429-06:00

I am really loving how this card turned out! I had an idea in mind and it actually looks quite like what I had pictured...love it when that happens! :) The card is 6"x6." I used black cardstock for the base. I then cut some gear patterned cardstock 1/8" smaller and adhered it to the card base. The gear cardstock is from the Tattered Time Stack by DCWV. I used a Tim Holtz die, called Weathered

Paula Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573301618318269438noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3675022189565437932.post-87067607763986645182012-01-07T16:54:00.004-06:002012-01-07T17:13:31.423-06:00

Today is the final of the "Pretty Pairs" challenges at 365 Cards. Today is "Day 313" and the challenge is paisley & yellow. My card for this challenge is 4 1/2"x6 1/4." I used yellow cardstock for the card base. I trimmed some shimmery purple cardstock to 4 1/4"x6" and then some paisley cardstock 1/8" smaller than that. The paisley cardstock is from the Rustic Stack by DCWV. I cut a strip of the

Paula Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573301618318269438noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3675022189565437932.post-61724689313963904032012-01-07T13:46:00.004-06:002012-01-07T13:54:52.760-06:00

This fun card is 4 1/4"x5 1/2." I used a pre-made glittery black card by DCWV for the card base. I cut a piece of white cardstock at 3 1/2"x4" and used 1/2" black squares to create my checkerboard pattern. I matted it with some teal cardstock that is 1/8" larger. I cut a strip of teal cardstock the same width as the teal mat and 1/8" larger than the ribbon. I adhered it to the rectangle and

Paula Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573301618318269438noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3675022189565437932.post-51438449293545973902012-01-05T19:10:00.011-06:002012-01-05T19:28:54.253-06:00

I got a third project in for the day! This is unheard of, but I am trying to make the most of my last week of freedom before I go back to school. This is going to be a tough semester. It may only be two classes, but they are pretty intense ones. I will be taking Anatomy & Physiology and my EMT-B class. In addition to school I work full time and go to the gym three days a week. I'm not sure how

Paula Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573301618318269438noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3675022189565437932.post-55141102648873477412012-01-05T15:22:00.004-06:002012-01-05T15:28:13.550-06:00

I got another card made today! This one is for "Day 311" at 365 Cards. It is for their damask & pink "Pretty Pairs" challenge. I used black cardstock for the card base, it is 4 1/2"x6 1/4." I then cut some ivory & black damask cardstock 1/8" smaller. I cut some striped pink cardstock at 2"x4 3/8" and adhered it to the bottom of the damask piece. I that with some black ribbon, aligning the top of

Paula Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573301618318269438noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3675022189565437932.post-55670271344059604662012-01-05T11:49:00.004-06:002012-01-05T11:56:19.013-06:00

I've got a Valentine's shaped card for you today. It was made using Paper Lace 2. I welded two of the shadow images together using my Gypsy. The card is about 4 1/2x4 1/2." I then cut the inner layer twice, once in white cardstock and again in red vellum. I wanted the red vellum to be bright and vibrant, which I didn't get when it was laid on the glittery black cardstock of the card base. It

Paula Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573301618318269438noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3675022189565437932.post-41390139538225570952012-01-02T19:42:00.005-06:002012-01-02T19:49:12.005-06:00

Here is a fun shaped card for you today! I used the ice skate from Winter Woodland to create the shape. I welded two shadow images, using my Gypsy, to create the card base. The skates are 5.556" tall. The ice skater is also from Winter Woodland. She is cut at 4." I embossed her dress with my Cuttlebug and the Swiss Dots embossing folder. I added some glossy accents to her ice skates and flocking

Paula Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573301618318269438noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3675022189565437932.post-66398245233355940762012-01-01T20:34:00.004-06:002012-01-01T20:41:46.888-06:00

This wintery card is 4 1/4"x5 1/2." I used a pre-made shimmery white card, by DCWV, for the card base. I then cut some blue snowflake patterned cardstock at 4"x5 1/4." The snowflake cardstock is from the Winter Magic Stack by DCWV. I cut some shimmery white cardstock at 4 1/4"x3" and then used a Martha Stewart border punch along the right edge. The snowflakes are from A Child's Year. The two

Paula Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573301618318269438noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3675022189565437932.post-73231621456468324792011-12-29T16:45:00.004-06:002011-12-29T17:17:09.156-06:00

This masculine card is 5"x7." I used brown cardstock for the card base. The script patterned background paper is from the Tattered Time Stack by DCWV. It is cut at 4"x7." The coffee cup is cut from Designer's Calendar at 3." I adhered it to a 3 1/2"x4 1/2" piece of light brown cardstock that I embossed with the Script Texture folder and my Cuttlebug. I matted the light brown cardstock with some

Paula Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573301618318269438noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3675022189565437932.post-9731070243284469672011-12-28T10:25:00.007-06:002011-12-28T10:35:11.908-06:00

Back in October I made a card with a football player on it. I used the colors of my state's football team, the Vikings. A friend of my mom's saw the card and wanted one in the colors of Wisconsin's football team, the Packers. You can see the original post here. I created teh exact same card, just using green where there was purple before. All the directions are in the origninal post if you want

Paula Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573301618318269438noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3675022189565437932.post-79332795489261629542011-12-27T07:33:00.005-06:002011-12-27T07:49:36.207-06:00

Here is a fun birthday card I made. January is another month of birthdays. Aside from mine, I have a couple of cousins, a friend, my best friend's son, even my trainer's birthday is in January. There are probably more that I can't remember off the top of my head too. So, I think I will be making birthday cards like crazy, either that or seeing what I have sitting around. :)This card is 4 1/2"x6 1

Paula Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573301618318269438noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3675022189565437932.post-11814564462553173172011-12-25T10:00:00.001-06:002011-12-25T10:00:01.607-06:00

I had to wait to post these since they are gifts for my mom and brother. My mom checks my blog almost daily and didn't want to ruin the surprise. I used my Gypsy to size everything and all the patterned paper is from the Merry Christmas Stack by DCWV. The solid papers came from my stash. These are three gift boxes I made for some small gifts that I gave to my mom and my brother. The pillow box is

Paula Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573301618318269438noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3675022189565437932.post-41472798981108129782011-12-20T21:00:00.010-06:002011-12-20T21:19:51.095-06:00

I can't believe how long it has been since I posted something. And that is actually how long it has been since I have crafted as well. I got so busy with school. Both of my finals were last Friday and I spent so much time studying and preparing for them. I got only one wrong on my Medical Terminology final and 100% on my Biology final! How awesome is that?!! :) This is some wall decor I made for

Paula Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573301618318269438noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3675022189565437932.post-81726139870413499942011-12-11T17:55:00.007-06:002011-12-11T20:03:51.948-06:00

This card is 4 1/2"x6 1/4." I used red cardstock for the base, then cut some glittery green cardstock 1/8" smaller. My white layer is 4 1/2"x6" and embossed with the Large Snowflakes embossing folder. I cut five snowflakes from Winter Lace in a range of sizes from 1 1/2"-2 1/2." I adhered them to the card base, then covered them with star dust Stickles. The tree branch is cut from Jolly Holidays

Paula Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573301618318269438noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3675022189565437932.post-14001611561475341752011-12-10T19:54:00.002-06:002011-12-10T20:00:58.087-06:00

I made this card for "Day 284" challenge at 365 Cards. The challenge was to create a mosaic on your card. I used the mosaic to create a Christmas tree. I cut all the tiles from George and Basic Shapes. They are all cut at 3/4" and there are 7 of each of the three patterns. The card base is 5"x5" and made of white cardstock. The dark green layer is 1/8" smaller and the next white layer is 4 3/4"

Paula Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573301618318269438noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3675022189565437932.post-64425198407004056322011-12-09T17:52:00.003-06:002011-12-09T18:00:38.838-06:00

This card is 4 1/2"x6 1/4." I used white cardstock for the card base, then added some dark red cardstock cut 1/8" smaller. I finished off the card base with some green snowflake patterned paper, it is cut at 4 1/4"x6." The snowman is cut from Winter Woodland at 6." I used the blackout feature to cut it, so that the inner cuts wouldn't show. I used a Peachy Keen face and colored in the carrot

Paula Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573301618318269438noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3675022189565437932.post-72499328342581873082011-12-08T16:51:00.006-06:002011-12-08T17:06:20.598-06:00

I made a couple more Christmas today, not for any particular reason...just felt like it. Both of them are very simple and both are made using pre-made cards from DCWV. This first card is 4 1/2"x5 1/4" and I used a pre-made card by DCWV. I cut the "J" and "Y" from Storybook at 2." I used Martha Stewart Seasonal Cake Art for the snowflake, it is also cut at 2." I used a shimmery dark blue cardstock

Paula Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573301618318269438noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3675022189565437932.post-440922079894247802011-12-08T14:11:00.005-06:002011-12-08T14:18:59.070-06:00

This is a simple, small card, only 3 1/2"x5." I used white cardstock for the base, trimmed some shimmery green cardstock 1/8" smaller and some red houndstooth cardstock 1/8" smaller than the green. The tree is cut from Christmas Cheer at 5" (it actually comes out to about 4"). I used my Gypsy to cut it so that I could hide the interior cuts on it. I embossed it with my Cuttlebug and the Allegro

Paula Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573301618318269438noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3675022189565437932.post-29850052830882476792011-12-07T21:34:00.006-06:002011-12-07T21:49:33.355-06:00

Here is a matching card and tag, featuring a Christmas mouse! The card is 5"x5" and I used white cardstock for the card base. I rounded the corners with a punch. The large green polka dots is cut at 4 3/4"x4 3/4" and I rounded its corners as well. I cut another piece of white cardstock at 4"x4" and some small green polka dotted paper at 3 3/4"x3 3/4" and rounded both of their corners. The mouse

Paula Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573301618318269438noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3675022189565437932.post-72788241193005938092011-12-07T12:27:00.006-06:002011-12-07T13:26:55.211-06:00

This card is 5"x5." I used red cardstock for the base and trimmed some patterned paper 1/8" smaller. I used mystic green Stickles around the edge of the patterned paper. The list is cut from My World. I used my Gypsy to hide the writing on the scroll, it normally says "We the people." I then used a tan colored marker to draw in the details. I used a Scrappy Moms Stamp to create the "naughty" and

Paula Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573301618318269438noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3675022189565437932.post-6868057553794581532011-12-06T17:26:00.005-06:002011-12-06T17:37:18.013-06:00

This card is 4 1/4"x5 1/2." I used a pre-made card for the card base, then ran it through my Cuttlebug with the Snowflakes embossing folder. I hand cut my snowbanks and adhered them to the card base. The penguins are a Fiskars punch. I punched them each three times, from the glittery black, shimmery blue and white cardstocks. I then trimmed the blue and white ones to get the pieces I wanted and

Paula Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573301618318269438noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3675022189565437932.post-75770343851283313592011-12-05T21:46:00.004-06:002011-12-05T21:53:09.207-06:00

This card is 5 1/2"x4 1/4." I used white cardstock for the base, then adhered some red cardstock which was cut 1/8" smaller. I cut some patterned paper at 4"x3 1/2" and adhered it on the bottom half of the card. I used a 1" circle punch to punch a bunch of rinchies (1" circles) from a patterned paper. I then adhered the rinchies to the card in the shape of a wreath. I pop-dotted some of the

Paula Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573301618318269438noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3675022189565437932.post-56499403880026033202011-12-04T18:57:00.004-06:002011-12-04T19:07:21.992-06:00

This card is 4 1/2"x6 1/4." I used a curvy striped patterned cardstock for the card base. I then cut some red patterned cardstock 4 1/2"x2 1/2." I used a border punch on the bottom edge of the red cardstock. The wreath is cut from Christmas Cheer at 3 1/4." I added some red gems to the wreath and flocked the bow. I used pop-dots to adhere the wreath. I stamped my sentiment in rocket red ink by

Paula Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573301618318269438noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3675022189565437932.post-1679522004353367812011-12-04T16:09:00.006-06:002011-12-05T21:56:26.392-06:00

This card is 5"x7." I used red cardstock for the card base, then trimmed some green cardstock 1/4" smaller and white cardstock 1/4" smaller than the green cardstock. Both the elf and the tree are from Jolly Holidays. The tree is cut at 6" and I embossed it with the Polka Dots embossing folder. I used some x-mas red Stickles on the ornamnets and some glistening snow writer on the snow. The elf is

Paula Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573301618318269438noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3675022189565437932.post-30080966639064846962011-12-03T19:55:00.006-06:002011-12-03T20:07:18.039-06:00

I'm not usually one for pastels, but this is a birthday card for my mother-in-law, so i thought I would go for it. The card base is 3 1/2"x5" and I used some cardstock from the Luxury Stack by DCWV. I wrapped it with some sheer purple ribbon. The flower is cut from Florals Embellished at 4." I used pop-dots to adhere the yellow and pink layers for some added dimension. I added some purple gems

Paula Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573301618318269438noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3675022189565437932.post-61957095756697628212011-12-01T14:01:00.004-06:002011-12-01T14:11:18.378-06:00

This is my second birthday card of the four I need to make. This one is for my dad. I thought the penguins were the perfect winter theme for a winter birthday....plus he really likes penguins. The card is 5 1/2"x4 1/4." I used black cardstock for the card base. I then cut some blue patterned paper 1/4" smaller and adhered it down. I cut some black cardstock at 3 1/2"x4 1/2." I cut some white

Paula Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573301618318269438noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3675022189565437932.post-83979763520444557912011-12-01T13:51:00.004-06:002011-12-01T13:59:55.827-06:00

December is a month of birthdays for me. I have to make four birthday cards for people this month. This one is for one of my closest friends. The card is 5"x5." I used silver cardstock for the card base. I cut nine 1 1/2" square from some pink, black, white and grey patterned papers. The patterned papers are from a Christmas stack by DCWV. The bird is from Florals Embellished, cut at 2 1/2." I

Paula Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573301618318269438noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3675022189565437932.post-41250554451249618732011-11-30T11:39:00.002-06:002011-11-30T11:48:17.400-06:00

It feels like so long since I have done any crafting...or posted anything on my blog. It has been close to a week, which isn't that long, but too long for me. I have just been so busy with work and school. Black Friday was sooooo busy at work, so was Saturday. When I got home from work both days I just didn't feel like doing anying except being lazy. I felt like I had earned it though. School is

Paula Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573301618318269438noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3675022189565437932.post-90650988264867464462011-11-24T10:22:00.007-06:002011-11-24T10:32:31.569-06:00

This card is 4"x9." All the cardstock, except the white and the ivory, are from the Cafe Mediterranean Stacks by DCWV. I have had these two stacks for two or three years now and had never used them, so I thought it was about time. I used some patterned cardstock for the card base, then rounded the corners with a Fiskars punch. I cut some ivory cardstock at 3 3/4"x3 3/4" and rounded its corners

Paula Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573301618318269438noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3675022189565437932.post-25364555623588659122011-11-23T21:17:00.003-06:002011-11-23T21:37:01.025-06:00

This is a 4 1/2"x6 1/4" card. Both patterned cardstocks are from the Nana's Kitchen Stack by DCWV. The card base is created from a patterned cardstock cut at 12"x6 1/4." I then folded it into a modified gate fold. The right side is 4 1/2"x6 1/" and the left side 3"x6 1/4." I used an oval to trim the left side into a curve. I cut some red cardstock at 4"x5 3/4" and some white cardstock 1/4"

Paula Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573301618318269438noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3675022189565437932.post-85429146368616295202011-11-17T11:01:00.003-06:002011-11-17T11:10:47.703-06:00

This card is 4 1/4"x5 1/2." I used some snowflake patterned cardstock from the Winter Magic Stack by DCWV for the card base. I cut two ovals from George and Basic Shapes. The white one is cut at 4" and the light blue snowflake one is cut at 3 1/2." The light blue snowflake cardstock is from the Peppermint Forest Stack by DCWV. I layered the ovals together and adhered them to the card base. I then

Paula Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573301618318269438noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3675022189565437932.post-23509506635108142011-11-16T22:48:00.004-06:002011-11-16T23:00:07.167-06:00

This card is 4 1/2"x6 1/4." I used a green cardstock for the card base, then trimmed some red cardstock 1/8" smaller. I cut some blue cardstock at 4 1/4"x6" and cut it into 3/4" strips. I embossed the strips with the Large Snowflakes embossing folder and my Cuttlebug. I cut some striped paper at 4 1/2"x3," some green cardstock at 4 1/2"x2 1/8" and some pink cardstock at 4 1/2"x2." I wrapped it

Paula Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573301618318269438noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3675022189565437932.post-3101295217331988752011-11-15T22:57:00.004-06:002011-11-15T23:12:58.415-06:00

This is a 4 1/2"x6 1/4" card. I used red cardstock for the card base. I trimmed some patterned paper 1/8" smaller. The striped paper is 3"x4 3/8" and the green cardstock is 2 1/4"x4 3/8." I embossed the green cardstock with the D'vine Swirls embossing folder. I then added some limeade Martha Stewart glitter to the swirls. The snowflakes are from Winter Woodland, cut at 1 1/4" (for the white ones

Paula Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573301618318269438noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3675022189565437932.post-57354118414582014862011-11-14T22:07:00.004-06:002011-11-14T22:16:39.289-06:00

This is a 4 1/2"x6 1/4" card. I used red cardstock for the card base, then trimmed some green cardstock 1/8" smaller and the white cardstock 1/8" smaller than the green. I used my Gyspy to layout all the "Joy" words and drew them with my Cri-Kit pens, they are all 1 1/2." I wrapped the green and white cardstock with two pieces of ribbon. I cut a one "joy" in red, then covered it with ruby slipper

Paula Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573301618318269438noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3675022189565437932.post-87896275066091789452011-11-12T14:33:00.008-06:002011-11-12T14:50:28.478-06:00

A friend of my mom's wanted a card for a little boy's birthday. Apparently he loves frogs and the color orange. So, I made a couple of cards in order to give her a choice on which one she wants to use.This first card is 5"x5." I used orange cardstock for the card base, then cut some green cardstock 1/8" smaller. The final layer was cut at 4 3/4"x4 3/4." The frog was cut from the Playtime

Paula Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573301618318269438noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3675022189565437932.post-34738400006988479992011-11-11T18:52:00.008-06:002011-11-11T22:38:26.220-06:00

This is an 8"x10" wall hanging I made. I made it to replace the "Fright Night" wall hanging I made for Halloween. You can see that wall hanging here if you want.I created the partial rosette from a 12"x3" strip of patterned paper from the Indian Summer Stack by DWCV. I used a Fiskars border punch on one side of it, then used my Martha Stewart score board to create the pleats. I folded it, then

Paula Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573301618318269438noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3675022189565437932.post-30501494184204573722011-11-09T16:37:00.004-06:002011-11-09T16:57:05.610-06:00

This is a 4 1/2"x6 1/4" card. I used white cardstock for the card base. I then cut some patterned cardstock at 4 1/4"x6." The patterned paper is from K&Company. I cut some strips of cardstock from white and two teal colors in random sizes. The two teal colors are from the Royal Garden Stack by DCWV. One is textured and the other is glittered. I layered them all together on the card base. I then

Paula Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573301618318269438noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3675022189565437932.post-11960664392093077822011-11-08T22:28:00.004-06:002011-11-08T22:51:39.612-06:00

This is a 4 1/2"x6 1/4" card. I used a pink snowflake patterned cardstock for the card base. The three ornaments are all from the Christmas cartridge. The red one is cut at 3 1/2," the dark pink one is cut at 3" and the smallest one is cut at 2." I used a Nestie to cut the label from white carsdstock. I then stamped my sentiment, which is from Fiskars, on the label using lipstick red ink, by

Paula Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573301618318269438noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3675022189565437932.post-27022991250909410692011-11-04T19:09:00.004-05:002011-11-04T19:17:15.093-05:00

This card is 4 1/2"x6 1/4." I used purple cardstock for the base. I then cut some shimmery teal cardstock 1/8" smaller and some striped paper 1/8" smaller than the teal. I used a Martha Stewart border puch to create my loopy fringe. I didn't adhere the loops down, so it gives it some added dimension. The flourish is cut from Cindy Loo (at least I think so). I cut it a while ago for something

Paula Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573301618318269438noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3675022189565437932.post-81861764316713984692011-11-03T13:02:00.006-05:002011-11-03T13:26:14.220-05:00

This is a 4 1/2"x6 1/4" card. I used some striped cardstock for the card base. I wrapped it with some green glitter ribbon. The double matted label is from Elegant Edges. I used the oblong feature and my Gyspy to make it taller without going wider. It measures 5 1/4"x3 1/2" (the green layer) and 5"x3 1/4" (the white layer). The stocking is cut at 5." I flocked and embossed the white layer with

Paula Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573301618318269438noreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3675022189565437932.post-13796034822252679522011-11-02T12:17:00.007-05:002011-11-02T12:29:30.997-05:00

This is a 12"x12" layout I made using some pictures of a trip to Homer, Alaska. It seems like there are eagles everywhere you look down there. This particular one landed on a sign, then just sat there and posed for pictures. We were not the only ones that pulled over to take pictures. The middle picture is 4"x6" and double matted. The other two pictuers are 3 1/2"x5" and single matted. The eagle

Paula Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573301618318269438noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3675022189565437932.post-32178597247191318882011-11-01T18:45:00.007-05:002011-11-01T19:01:51.120-05:00

This is a cute little 5 1/2"x4 1/4" card. I used some olive cardstock for the card base. I cut some orange/green/red plaid paper 1/4" smaller. The plaid paper is from the Indian Summer Stack by DCWV. I cut two strips of olive cardstock, one at 1 3/4"x4" and one at 2 1/2"x4." I then cut some white cardstock 1/8" smaller and embossed it with the Distress Stripes emobssing folder. The larger

Paula Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573301618318269438noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3675022189565437932.post-56338887099248069272011-10-30T20:01:00.003-05:002011-10-30T20:13:28.724-05:00

I made this card in about 1/2 an hour, since that is all the time I had while my dinner was cooking. I started it just after putting my dinner in the oven and was finishing up the stamping when the timer beeped...perfect! This is a 4 1/2"x6 1/4" card. I used purple for the card base. I used my Gypsy to create the yellow paper with the goal posts. This is the background feature on Sports Mania. I

Paula Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573301618318269438noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3675022189565437932.post-85965125505655372332011-10-26T19:45:00.002-05:002011-10-26T19:52:16.976-05:00

This is an 8"x10" wall hanging I made. The background paper is from Debbie Mumm. The scarecrow is cut from Celebrate with Flourish at 7 1/2." The owl is from Gypsy Wanderings. "Autumn" is cut from Lyrical Letters and "Blessings" is cut from Cindy Loo, both are cut at 4" using the cut to length feature. I made this for the following challenges:Celebrate the Occasion: fall themeCooking with Cricut

Paula Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573301618318269438noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3675022189565437932.post-78887900296161383512011-10-26T10:59:00.005-05:002011-10-26T11:06:58.619-05:00

This is a 5 1/2"x4 1/4" card. I used a pre-made card from DCWV for the card base. I cut some snowflake patterned cardstock, also from DCWV (their Peppermint Forest Stack), 1" smaller. I used a corner punch on the card base and the smaller piece. I wrapped the bottom of the snowy rectangle with some white ribbon, then tied a bow with another piece and adhered it to the ribbon. I adhered the

Paula Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573301618318269438noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3675022189565437932.post-23752731921050002312011-10-24T20:35:00.004-05:002011-10-24T20:45:00.479-05:00

This is a 5 1/2"x4 1/4" card. I used a green patterned cardstock for the card base. I cut some black glittery cardstock 1/2" smaller and the white carsdstock 1/8" smaller than the black. The alligator is cut from Birthday Bash at 1 1/4." I used my Gypsy to hide all the cuts for the letters he is supposed to have on him. I used black pearls for the eyes and nose. I stamped the senitment in some

Paula Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573301618318269438noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3675022189565437932.post-31052113958203408082011-10-22T15:10:00.012-05:002011-10-22T15:30:49.811-05:00

This is a double layout I made of my pictures from Halloween 1985. I was two months shy of my 4th birthday and my brother is 6 months old. The patterned background cardstock is from K&Company. The black cardstock was punched with a Martha Stewart border and corner punch. I double matted all the photos. The bats and spider were cut from Paper Doll Dress Up. The bats are coverd with glossy accents

Paula Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573301618318269438noreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3675022189565437932.post-11631065212654006742011-10-19T20:04:00.006-05:002011-10-19T20:25:12.816-05:00

Here's a cute little altered frame for you. I got the frame from JoAnns. I covered it with two pieces of patterned cardstock, which are by K&Company. I painted the edges purple and covered the cardstock with ModPodge. I cut Hello Kitty from Hello Kitty Greetings at 4." I covered her in black flocking and used some orange pearls for her paws. I also cut her out of chipboard to give her some

Paula Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573301618318269438noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3675022189565437932.post-7029437027816828892011-10-19T10:16:00.005-05:002011-10-19T10:29:08.520-05:00

This is a 6"x6" card. The card base is created from striped cardstock from the Midnight Spell Stack by DCWV. I cut some shimmery purple cardstock at 3"x6" and adhered it to the bottom of the card. I then wrapped it with some orange glittery ribbon. The Bride of Frankenstein is cut at 5" from Happy Hauntings. I flocked her hair, used some white Liquid Pearls on the white stripe in her hair, put

Paula Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573301618318269438noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3675022189565437932.post-15459322916107864822011-10-16T21:17:00.007-05:002011-10-16T21:28:23.006-05:00

I created this card using my Gypsy. The card base was made by welding two of the frames from Happy Hauntings. I hid the inner cut on one of them, then cut just the inner part out of the green cardstock. I covered the inner part of the cut-out with acetate. The card is about 4 1/2" tall. I placed puple gems around the frame. The bat is cut from Designer's Calendar at 1 1/4" (real dial size). I

Paula Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573301618318269438noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3675022189565437932.post-29812047692850538892011-10-16T15:53:00.003-05:002011-10-16T16:02:24.079-05:00

Here is a cute little Christmas card using 3 Birds on Parade and the Christmas cartridges. The card is 4 1/2"x6 1/4." I used red cardstock, then trimmed some patterned cardstock 1/4" smaller. I wrapped the printed cardstock with the green and red ribbons. The tree is from the Christmas cartidge, cut at 4." The bird is from 3 Birds on Parade, cut at 3 1/2." I pop-dotted the bird to the card. I

Paula Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573301618318269438noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3675022189565437932.post-36687981304260539032011-10-14T19:45:00.006-05:002011-10-14T19:56:05.092-05:00

This is a 4 1/2"x6 1/4" easel card. I used white cardstock for the easel base. I trimmed some dark blue shimmer cardstock 1/4" smaller and some white cardstock 1/4" smaller than that and layered them all together. The front of the card was made with the dark blue shimmer cardstock, cut at 4 1/2"x6 1/4." I cut some white cardstock 1/4" smaller. To create my patterned background, I punched a

Paula Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573301618318269438noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3675022189565437932.post-34220169577667020502011-10-13T14:53:00.005-05:002011-10-13T15:14:26.496-05:00

This is a little departure from my recent Halloween creations. However, I thought it was nice to do something cuter rather than creepy or spooky. The card is 4 1/4"x5 1/2." I used a pre-made card by DCWV. I then trimmed a piece of polka-dotted cardstock 1/4" smaller and tied a sheer pink ribbon around it. The cake was cut at 3 1/2" from the Sweet Shop cartridge. I embossed the bottom layer with

Paula Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573301618318269438noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3675022189565437932.post-25328371574757764142011-10-12T14:53:00.007-05:002011-10-12T15:05:16.725-05:00

This is a coordinating treat box and card I made for Halloween. The card is 5 1/2"x4 1/4." I used red cardstock for the base. I cut some black cardstock 1/4" smaller and embossed it with the Skeleton Scroll embossing folder. I covered the embossed parts with black diamond Stickles and gave the skeletons red eyes (x-mas red Stickles for the smaller ones and gems for the larger ones). I wrapped

Paula Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573301618318269438noreply@blogger.com27tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3675022189565437932.post-57553337324450668452011-10-11T19:12:00.010-05:002011-10-11T19:52:33.235-05:00

This is some Halloween wall decor. It is 8"x10." The background cardstock is from DCWV, the Midnight Spell Stack. The tree is cut from Paper Doll Dress Up. I cut it large enough to fit the page, I don't remember what size that was though. The vulture is cut from Life's a Party at 2 1/2." I used crackle accents on the head and feet, glossy accents on the beak, black diamond Stickles on the body

Paula Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573301618318269438noreply@blogger.com30tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3675022189565437932.post-70354623150446895812011-10-09T20:09:00.004-05:002011-10-09T20:28:21.642-05:00

This is a 5"x5" card. The card base is made from silver cardstock. I then cut some shimmery blue cardstock 1/4" smaller. I created the patterned background by stamping the sentiment repeatedly, using night sky ink by Tsukineko. The angel is stamped onto the shimmery blue cardstock, using embossing ink. I heat embossed it using some silver embossing powder. I then trimmed the cardstock and cut

Paula Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573301618318269438noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3675022189565437932.post-90088548611677560272011-10-08T20:47:00.007-05:002011-10-08T20:54:36.150-05:00

These two cute little monster treat bags are from the Mini Monsters cartridge. They are both cut at 5." I used K&Company double-sided cardstock for both bags. I then used solid cardstock for the rest of the pieces. I added glitter to the black and purple half-circle. I also used glossy accents on the mouth and teeth of the two monsters. I also gave them some google eyes because I thought they

Paula Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573301618318269438noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3675022189565437932.post-37146972836829943442011-10-07T18:21:00.007-05:002011-10-07T19:14:20.263-05:00

Back in August I altered a set of papier mache boxes, you can see the post here, using the Lemon Flower Stack by DCWV. I had some more of those boxes and decided to make a Christmas set. I covered the boxes in Christmas paper, and some shimmery green cardstock for the sides of the lid. I then covered the sides of the boxes and lids with mystic green Stickles. The flower is from Mother's Day

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This card was created using the Day 216 sketch at 365 Cards. It is 5"x5." I used a pearlized cardstock, then embossed it with a snowflake Cuttlebug embossing folder. I cut a square of gold shimmer cardstock at 4"x4" and some green shimmer cardstock at 3 1/2"x3 1/2." I stamped the wreath image on some white cardstock, then embossed it with gold embossing powder and trimmed the cardstock to fit.

Paula Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573301618318269438noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3675022189565437932.post-65053612895193964792011-10-05T08:34:00.009-05:002011-10-05T08:52:31.747-05:00

Here's a nice spooky Halloween 12"x12" layout. The patterned cardstock came from the DCWV Midnight Spell stack, except for the green mat, which is by K&Company. The large photo mat is for a 4"x6" photo, and the three small ones are for 2 1/2"x3 1/2" photos. The corner spider web is from October 31st. The cricular spider web and the black widow spider is from Pumpkin Carving. The bat is from Wrap

Paula Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573301618318269438noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3675022189565437932.post-47874033324581890602011-10-02T20:18:00.006-05:002011-10-02T20:36:19.765-05:00

I found these stamps at Michael's in the dollar bin and I just couldn't resist. I thought they were too cute. As soon as I saw them I knew I wanted to make a card set with them. All four of these cards are 4 1/4"x5 1/2." I used black cardstock for the card base, then trimmed some patterned cardstock, from K&Company, 1/4" smaller for my next layer. I wrapped the patterned cardstock with ribbon

Paula Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573301618318269438noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3675022189565437932.post-60084510666126423672011-10-01T18:30:00.005-05:002011-10-01T18:44:39.165-05:00

This fun fall card is 4 1/2"x6 1/4." I used a wonderful shimmery orange cardstock for the card base. I then cut some brown cardstock 1/2" smaller and some ivory cardstock 1/8" smaller than the brown. I cut the tree and all three pumpkins from Mini Monsters. The wheelbarrow is from Walk In My Garden. I gave two of the pumpkins Peachy Keen faces, the other one is how it comes on Mini Monsters (I

Paula Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573301618318269438noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3675022189565437932.post-17732738114033018022011-09-30T21:15:00.004-05:002011-09-30T21:33:17.415-05:00

This cute little card is 5 1/2"x4 1/4." I used an ivory cardstock for the card base, then cut some green cardstock 1/8" smaller. I then cut some bird patterned cardstock 1/8" smaller than the green cardstock. I cut a strip of green cardstock 4"x1 3/4" and some yellow cardstock at 4"x1 1/2." I used a Martha Stewart border punch on both pieces, then wrapped them with some yellow ribbon. I cut the

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This is a 5"x5" card. I used some snowflake patterned cardstock for the card base. I cut a strip of pink cardstock at 5"x1 1/2" and punched it with a Martha Stewart border punch. I then cut a strip of blue cardstock at 5"x1" and punched it with the Martha Stewart punch as well. I layered them on the card and wrapped it with some off-white ribbon. The snowflake is cut from Wrap It Up at 3." I

Paula Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573301618318269438noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3675022189565437932.post-16943845094217521262011-09-24T17:25:00.004-05:002011-09-24T17:37:38.053-05:00

I know it doesn't look specifically like an anniversary card, but I intend on giving it to my husband for our anniversary which is coming up pretty soon. The card is 5 1/2"x4 1/4." I used black cardstock for the base, then cut some glittery turquoise cardstock 1/4" smaller. I embossed the turquoise cardstock with the Diamond Plate embossing folder, then I wrapped it with twine and adhered it to

Paula Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573301618318269438noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3675022189565437932.post-80221292685205365472011-09-22T12:51:00.005-05:002011-09-22T13:05:38.015-05:00

This is a 4 1/2"x6 1/4" card. I made it from some shimmery dark blue cardstock. I cut a piece of white cardstock at 3 3/4"x6 1/4." I then used an EK Success border punch to punch the two sides of the white piece of paper. I then cut another piece of the shimmery dark blue cardstock, at 2 1/2"x6 1/4." I embossed it using the Stars embossing folder and my Cuttlebug. I cut a piece of white cardstock

Paula Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573301618318269438noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3675022189565437932.post-20452384260853275092011-09-21T11:56:00.004-05:002011-09-21T12:19:24.031-05:00

I'm getting a head start on my Christmas cards. I made this one using the sketch from Peachy Keen. Their challenge was to follow the sketch and use some twine or embroidery floss on the card. This is a 4"x9" card, made using white cardstock. I trimmed some blue polka dotted paper 1/4" smaller. I stitched it with some white embroidery floss. I adhered it to the card base and added another piece

Paula Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573301618318269438noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3675022189565437932.post-25990840588091956462011-09-18T20:21:00.002-05:002011-09-18T20:31:08.103-05:00

This cute little card is 4 1/4"x5 1/2." I used a pre-made card by DCWV for the card base. I then cut a piece of Core'dinations cardstock 1/4" smaller. I embossed it with the Happy Birthday embossing folder. I then used some sandpaper to expose the green core. I cut two strips of white cardstock, one at 1"x4" and one at 3/4"x3 3/4." I stamped my sentiments on them and adhered them to the card

Paula Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573301618318269438noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3675022189565437932.post-54474549854176992172011-09-18T19:58:00.009-05:002011-09-18T20:19:17.606-05:00

Here is a fat-free treat for you. A great little paper cake! I used Tags, Bags, Boxes & More for the cake boxes. I cut them at 7" from a brown cardstock to seem like a chocolate cake. I pieced the boxes together then wrapped them with a white ribbon to make it seem like a vanilla filling. I used part of the box to create the fondant style "frosting." I then cut them out and used the Textile

Paula Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573301618318269438noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3675022189565437932.post-12349339534876784762011-09-13T18:36:00.004-05:002011-09-13T18:43:33.190-05:00

This is a quick and simple baby card I made today, but I think it turned out really cute! It is 4 1/4"x5 1/2." I made the card base from white cardstock. I then cut four strips of patterned cardstock at 4 1/2." Two of them are 1 1/8" wide and two are 1" wide. I adhered them to the card base, then wrapped it with a ribbon. I stamped my sentiment, using bamboo leaves ink by Tsukineko. The elephant

Paula Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573301618318269438noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3675022189565437932.post-88869073384185101722011-09-11T20:18:00.005-05:002011-09-11T20:27:14.100-05:00

This card was made using the eagle from Campin' Critters. He is cut at 5 1/2." The card base is 4 1/2"x6 1/4." I used white cardstock, then cut a red layer 1/8" smaller and the blue star paper 1/8" smaller than that. I off-set the eagle a little for a more unique look. The large pale blue star is from George and Basic Shapes, cut at 2 1/2." The three smaller stars are two star punches, then

Paula Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573301618318269438noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3675022189565437932.post-11759953086945499602011-09-06T08:00:00.000-05:002011-09-06T08:00:01.452-05:00

I am so excited to be a guest designer at Cooking with Cricut! They are such a great challenge blog, with fun challenges and an awesome design team. I am honored to have been asked and I can't wait to show you what I came up with! I am featuring the Campin' Critters cartridge. When this cartridge first came out I couldn't wait to get it. My husband and I love to camp and the images on it are so

Paula Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573301618318269438noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3675022189565437932.post-17997427524865092582011-09-02T21:49:00.006-05:002011-09-02T22:10:18.463-05:00

This is a 12"x12" layout I did of my grandparents. They are my father's parents and this was taken at their 50th wedding reunion. That was quite a few years ago and they are still together. All the patterned paper is from The Rustic Stack by DCWV and all the solid paper is from The Shimmer Stack by DCWV. The piece of floral patterned paper is cut at 11 1/2"x9." The yellow patterned paper is cut

Paula Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573301618318269438noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3675022189565437932.post-92016350630386467322011-09-02T18:46:00.005-05:002011-09-02T18:56:14.250-05:00

It has been a while since I have participated in a Cooking With Cricut challenge, but I am so glad to be back. I have been so busy lately. I just started school again, so I have all kinds of homework and that fun stuff. Their challege this week is "Family Fun," so I created a double layout with some pictures of my mom's trip to visit my husband and me in Alaska. It is a 12"x12" double layout.

Paula Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573301618318269438noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3675022189565437932.post-66508046027452409572011-09-01T13:17:00.005-05:002011-09-01T13:24:24.721-05:00

This is a little birthday card gift set that I put together this morning. I made 5 cards for it, all of them are 3 1/2"x3 1/2." I made two of them with the striped cardstock and three of them with the polka-dotted cardstock. All the patterned cardstock came from The Celebration Stack by DCWV. I wrapped each card with some ribbon, turquoise for the polka-dotted cards and orange for the striped

Paula Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573301618318269438noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3675022189565437932.post-23196611021052841922011-09-01T06:02:00.005-05:002011-09-21T12:20:02.993-05:00

Our third challenge for this month is to create a double layout. I created another double layout for my friends' wedding album. The background cardstock is from the Formal Affair Stack by DCWV. The four photos on the left are all 3 1/2"x3 1/2." The two smaller ones on the right are 4"x4" and the large one is 4 1/2"x6." I matted them all with some coral colored cardstock and then matted the

Paula Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573301618318269438noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3675022189565437932.post-34680130149307349752011-09-01T06:01:00.000-05:002011-09-01T06:01:00.816-05:00

Our second challenge for this month is to create something for your craft space. I decided to create three corkboards for my wall in my craft room. I had these three 14"x14" corkboards and I just added some titles to them. The "notes" is from Don Juan and I used the Birds & Swirls Cuttlebug folder to emboss the letters. The "ideas" is from Cricut American Alphabet, one of the pre-loaded

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