Getting Cricky Simply Sunday Challenge - Fun With Puns

Happy Sunday!! I hope you are having a great weekend :) It's the first Sunday of the month, so that means it's time for another super-fun Getting Cricky Simply Sunday Challenge!! The theme for this month is Fun With Puns...we want to see all your punny projects :)

All of the papers for this card are from my impressive (ie overwhelming) scrap pile. The base of the card is a Spellbinders Grand Scalloped Rectangle, followed by a Spellbinders Grand Rectangle embossed with the Polka Dots embossing folder. The next layer is a Spellbinders Labels 25, also embossed with the Polka Dots folder. The blue layer is a Spellbinders Labels 10, embossed with the Swirls embossing folder.

The paddling duck is from Campin' Critters and attached to the shadow layer with foam tape for dimension.

The label is a Spellbinders Grommet Tags die. "You quack me up" is from K Andrew Designs All About Animals stamp set:

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Now it's your turn...head on over to Getting Cricky to see the amazing projects my talented design team sisters have created for the challenge. Then link up your Fun With Puns project before September 1st. I can't wait to see what you create :)

Getting Cricky Simply Sunday Challenge - Summer Celebrations!!

Happy Sunday, everyone!! It's the first Sunday of the month (and the year is half over...where did it go??) that means it's time for another super-fun Simply Sunday Challenge at Getting Cricky!! Summer is in full swing, so for this month, our theme is Summer Celebrations!! Your project can be about the 4th of July, or a BBQ or pool party...it's open to your interpretation of a summer celebration :)

My summer celebration project can be interpreted three ways, a summer fair, circus or amusement park...all three are fun summery activities and I couldn't pick just one :)

The paper is from Glitz Afternoon Muse stack. The base is a Spellbinders Grand Rectangle with the edges distressed and inked with Tim Holtz Walnut Distress Ink. The burlap was cut with a Spellbinders Grand Label Twenty Three. The base of the Glitz Afternoon Muse image is a Spellbinders Deckled Rectangle Large. The image was sponged with Dried Marigold, Spiced Marmalade, Broken China and Tumbled Glass Distress inks, and the edges were inked with Walnut Distress Ink. The ribbon is from May Arts, the button from my stash and I used a fiber from the burlap for the small bow.

The banner is a Spellbinders Ribbon Banner, sponged with Dried Marigold, Tumbled Glass and broken China Distress Inks, and Walnut along the edges. "It's Summertime!" is from Sweet July:

Click HERE to purchase your own set!! And right now, Kristal is having a Design Team Call!! If you love her stamps and want to be part of an amazing sisterhood of crafters, I encourage you to apply HERE. If you don't have any of her stamps or want to add more to your collection, she is offering a DISCOUNT right now!! With any $25 order, you get a free mini set and with $50 or more, you get two free minis!! Use the code dtcall to receive 25% off your ENTIRE order of $20 or more!!

Now it's your turn!! Head on over to Getting Cricky to see the amazing creations my talented design team sisters have created for today's challenge!! Then link up your Summer Celebration project!! I can't wait to see what you create :)

Getting Cricky Simply Sunday Challenge: Summertime!!

Happy Sunday, everyone!! I hope you are having a great weekend!! It's time for another super-fun Simply Sunday Challenge at Getting Cricky!! And starting this month, we are rolling out a new format. The challenges will now be monthly...you will have a whole month to link up your project!!

The challenge theme for June is Summertime!! So fun!! For my Summertime project, I created a beach bag and matching card :)

I know the colors are a little bold, but I love this paper from K&Company Happy Trails paper stack. Some of the pages are glossy and embossed, like the wave paper on the front of the beach bag. It's really beautiful!! I didn't get the chance to write out the instructions on how to make the beach bag, but it is similar to THIS bag, I just added a top flap that snaps closed. The bag is made with Spellbinders Creative Book Pages dies (thanks again, Shirl!!). The trees are from Life's A Beach, the flip flops are Spellbinders Surf's Up dies inked with Spiced Marmalade Distress Ink. The flower is a Spellbinders Rose Creation die using Core Couture paper from Core'dinations, and the gem swirls are from Recollections. The tag is a Nested Pendant die, inked with Spiced Marmalade. "Enjoy the Summer" is from K Andrew Designs Splashtastic Summer stamp set.

The base of the card is a Spellbinders Grand Scalloped square with a Grand square on top. The next three layers are Spellbinders Ornate Artisan Tags and Accents, inked with Spiced Marmalade and popped up with foam tape for dimension. The flower is a Rose Creation in Core Couture paper. "Sending You Sunny Thoughts" is also from Splashtastic Summer:

Kristal also has several awesome new sets available now and she has TWINE!! 100 yards for $5.00 in several beautiful colors!! What a bargain!! Check it out here:

Now it's your turn!! Head on over to Getting Cricky to see the amazing projects my talented Design Team sisters have created, and then link up you Summertime project!! You have a whole month...no excuses!! I can't wait to see what you create :)

Getting Cricky Simply Sunday Challenge - All About Disney

Happy Sunday, everyone!! It's time for another super-fun Simply Sunday Challenge at Getting Cricky!! Today's challenges is a special one...Getting Cricky is the last stop on the Disney Pixar Blog Hop!!

For my card today, I used one of my all-time favorite Disney charterers...Ariel, the Little Mermaid :) (Shocking, no??!!) I just love this cut from Disney Dreams Come True!! But....I cut it at 5" and still had to draw on the eyes because they wouldn't cut cleanly. Sigh. The Disney cuts are the hardest for me.

The base of the card is a Spellbinders Grand Scalloped Rectangle, cut with sparkly cloud paper from DCWV's Paper Playtime stack. I layered a smaller Grand Scalloped Rectangle with Ivory cardstock from my stash, and the adhered a Grand Rectangle on top.

I fell in love with this cut the first time I saw it on the Disney Dreams Come True cartridge!! I used a mixture of Core'dinations Core couture for her tail, red paper from the DCWV Metallic stack for her hair, and the rest from my stash.

The heart is from K Andrew Designs I Heart You stamp set, stamped in Barn Door Distress Ink. I added crystals from The paper studio around the edge. "You're my Hero" is from K Andrew Designs Of Mice & Lil' Men stamp set!! This is one of my favorites...such fun sentiments you can use for a wide variety of projects!!

Of Mice & Lil' Men

I Heart You

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I used George and Basic Shapes for the larger hearts, cut with Core'dinations Core Couture. The ribbon is from Michaels, with a crystal gem attached to the center.

I have BLOG CANDY!! I am giving away a set of Pirate Tales and Fish Scales stamps!!

You must (1) be a follower of my blog and (2) leave me a comment on this post to be eligible to win. That's it!! You can earn another chance by visiting my Getting Cricky Summertime Blog Hop post HERE!! So you could have two chances to win!! I will draw a winner via Random.org on Wednesday, May 23.

Now it's your turn!! Head on over to Getting Cricky to see the amazing projects my design team sisters have created, and then link your Disney-themed project!! You could win a Disney Best of Pixar Cricut Cartridge!! I can't wait to see what you create :)

Getting Cricky Simply Sunday Challenge - Give a Hoot

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Happy Sunday, everyone!! It's time for another super-fun Simply Sunday challenge at Getting Cricky!! Today our theme is in honor of Earth Day: Give a Hoot. We want you to use an owl on your project and something recycled. There are big changes coming to the Simply Sunday challenges starting the first Sunday in May, so be sure you check back for all the excitement!!

Most of my project today is used with recycled materials. The paper is from DCWV Green Stack, which is made of recycled paper. I used an old box for the corrugated cardboard and a branch from my yard.

The owl is from Everyday Pop-Up Cards. I used a Spellbinders Label 8 to cut the cardboard, and I inked the edges with Walnut Distress Ink.

"Owl always love you" is from Owly Hoo:

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I am entering this in the Krafty Girls Challenge #5 - Project Earth

Now it's your turn!! Head on over to Getting Cricky to see all of the amazing project my talented Design Team sisters have created for you!! Then link up your Give a Hoot project!! I can't wait to see what you create :) And don't forget to stop back here tomorrow for an exciting new feature of Getting Cricky, and for another chance to enter my Positive Thoughts stamp set giveaway!!

Getting Cricky Simply Sunday Challenge - Easter Blessings

Happy Sunday, everyone!! I hope you are having a great weekend!! It's time for another super-fun Getting Cricky Simply Sunday Challenge!! Today's theme is Easter Blessings....create a project to celebrate Easter.

For my project, I created an Easter basket and 3D eggs. The paper is from First Edition Spring Feast paper stack, and I inked the edges with Colorbox Lettuce Pigment Ink. The basket is from Doodlecharms at 8" and I added a handmade box between two to hold the eggs.

The eggs are from Doodlecharms as well, cut at 3". I folded the eggs in half and adhered two together to make them 3 dimensional.

I used a Spellbinders tag die from Creative Book Pages Two for the tag. "For the joy of the Lord is your strength" is from K Andrew Designs Scripture Sayings stamp set.

"Holiday" is from Kristal's Winter Wishes stamp set, and "Blessings" is from Fall-o-ween.

Also, have you seen Kristal's newest release?? Of Mice and Lil Men:

I absolutely love this set and can't wait to create with it...I have so many ideas!! Head on over to Kristal's store and preorder your set today!! She will have a limited number shipping out on April 1st!!

Now it's your turn!! Visit Getting Cricky to see the amazing projects my Design Team sisters have created for today's challenge, and then link up your Easter Blessings project!! I can't wait to see what you create :)

Getting Cricky Simply Sunday Challenge - Argh, Matey!!

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Hi everyone and happy Sunday!! I hope you are having a great weekend :) It's time for another fun Simply Sunday Challenge at Getting Cricky!! The theme this week is Argh, Matey...we want you to create a project with a pirate/fish theme!!

For my project, I used the Pirate Tales and Fish Scales stamp set:

Aren't these sentiments fun??!! Click HERE to purchase your own set or to see the entire fabulous like of K Andrew Designs stamps!!

For my card, I printed the map from Life's A Party. To give it an aged look, I crumpled it up and then brushed Tea Dye and Walnut Distress inks over the surface.

I have a hard time making a card without ribbon, lace or bling, so I had to add rhinestones!!

The skull and crossbones stamp and "your friendship is a treasure" are from Pirate Tales and Fish Scales.

Now it's your turn!! Head on over to Getting Cricky and check out the rest of the design team projects and then link up your pirate/fish project!! I can't wait to see what you create :)

Simply Sunday Challenge - Fantasy Land!

Hi everyone and happy Sunday!! I hope you are having a fabulous weekend!! It's time for another super-fun Simply Sunday Challenge at Getting Cricky!! The challenge this week is Fantasy Land! Create a card, layout, home decor item...any project with a fantasy theme!!

For my project, I created (big surprise!) a mermaid step card!! I cut Ariel from Disney's Dreams Come True, but I changed her coloring. I attached all of the layers with foam tape. The paper for her tail is from the DCWV Le Tres Chic stack. The paper I used for the base and the water is from Fancy Pants. I cut the waves from Life's a Beach and inked them with Broken China and Tumbled Glass Distress Ink. I attached each layer with foam tape to give the waves dimension. I added waves to the top of the card so it looks like she is in the water. The seaweed is from Life's a Beach, also attached with foam tape. I added some bling to the mermaid: a gem for her belly ring, and a pearl necklace, bracelet and flower barrette.

This is the first time I've made this type of step card with a prominent center. I didn't have the measurements when I was in my craft room so I played around until I came up with a format that worked.

I'm not sure where the paper I used for the tail fin is from...I had some pieces in my stash. I think it might be from the DCWV All About Girls stack. It is so pretty and sparkly...I took a close-up so you could see the texture.

The sign is from Camp Out. I cut it on kraft paper and used Walnut Distress Ink around the edges. "Tales of a mermaid" is from K Andrew Designs Pirate Tales and Fish Scales stamp set:

Click HERE to purchase your own set, or to see the entire fabulous line of K Andrew Designs stamps!!

I am linking this up with the Little Scrap Pieces Challenge - Use Red

Now it's your turn...link up your Fantasy Land project at Getting Cricky!! I can't wait to see what you create!! :)

Getting Cricky Simply Sunday Challenge - Give Thanks

Happy Sunday everyone! I hope you are having a great weekend! It's time for another fun Simply Sunday Challenge at Getting Cricky! The theme today is "Give Thanks". There are so many things I am thankful for I couldn't decide on just one, so my card gives thanks for everything :)

 

The paper is from GCD Ella Blue stack and the branch is from Sophisticated cut at 4". I attached each layer with foam tape for dimension. I added pearls and crystals to the leaves. I used my crop-a-dile to punch holes in the side and added ribbon.

The sentiment is from K Andrew Designs Scripture Sayings stamp set. There are so many beautiful quotes on here, I just love it.

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Thanks so much for stopping by today! Don't forget to link up your "Give Thanks" project at Getting Cricky! I can't wait to see what you create!!