BBTB2 ... Christmas Ornament

Happy Thursday!  Popping in to share a Christmas ornament that I created from a video I watched by Bearly Arts.  They also provided the file.  I'm thinking of making these next year as Christmas gifts.  You can personalize them with the family's last name or any holiday greeting. 

My ornament was inspired by Bitten by the Bug 2 challenge - Christmas/Hanukkah Ornament.

Supplies:

Paper:  All from Recollections (Michaels)

Accessories: Cricut Maker, Silver Cording, Ribbon, Sequins and Bell - all from Michaels

Thanks for stopping by,



FMS505 & BBTB2 ... Happy Halloween

Happy Thursday!  The card I'm sharing today is combined for two challenges - the sketch challenge at Freshly Made Sketches and the theme challenge at Bitten by the Bug 2 "WITCHES AND GHOULS".

Supplies:

Paper: Halloween Town Paper Pad (DCWV)

Stamp: Computer Generated

Accessories: Essential Fishtail Strips (MFT), Infinity Circles (Hero Arts), Cricut Maker (Trick O Treat Bag)

Thanks for taking a peek,



BBTB2 .. Graduation Time

Happy Friday!  I can't believe we are almost done with the month of May!  I want to share a graduation cap  I decorated for my daughter who is graduating this month.  Coincidently, this week over at 

Bitten by the Bug2 challenge, it's all about Graduation, so of course, I want to share.  :)

This was certainly out of my comfort zone!  All flowers are from Cricut Access, except for the purple one.  I purchased the SVG on Etsy.  

Supplies:

Paper: All from Recollections (Michaels)

Accessories: 3D Flower (#M3D7E1, Flower (#M4733C), Rose Template (#MC8B7E1), Leaf (#M3976E), Permanent Vinyl (Cricut)

Thanks for taking a peek,



BBTB2 ... Star Wars Birthday Card

Happy Sunday!  I'm popping in very quickly to share a card I made using this week's at Bitten by the Bug2 challenge.  It's all about Star Wars/May the Fourth Be With You.

This week is a perfect theme for a birthday card, since I have several female family members who are big Star Wars fans.  

Supplies:

Paper: All from Recollections (Michaels)

Stamp: None; Computer Generated

Accessories: Cricut Explore Air 2, Curious Child #M13BB5902, Ballons #MBC37B18, Star #M38153

Thanks for taking a peek,



BBTB2 ... Unicorn Birthday

Hi!  It's been a while I don't post.  I've been very busy working from home, and doing some special requests for family and friends.  I also gave my blog a makeover!  I wanted a fresh, new look, including a new title.   

This week, I made a card for a special little girl.  Bitten by the Bug2 challenge has the perfect theme; Fairy Tales.  Many ideas ran through my head, but in the end, I decided on this adorable unicorn I found in Cricut Access.   

Supplies:

Paper: All from Recollections (Michaels)

Stamp: Birthday Messages (SSS)

Ink: Black Licorice (MFT)

Accessories: Cricut Explore Air 2, Unicorn (#M23585AB9), Rainbow (#M40BE3); Iridescent Sequins (Michaels), Scalloped Border (MFT)

Thanks for stopping by,



BBTB2 ... Be Mine, Valentine

Happy Wednesday!  Today I have a really quick and simple card for you.  It was inspired by this week's Bitten by the Bug2 challenge.  It's all about Valentine's Day or hearts.

This card is for my husband.  He's a great guy who supports my crafting hobby!  

Supplies

Paper: All from Recollections (Michaels)

Stamp: Boutique Borders: Valentine Stamp Set (PTI)

Ink: Black Licorice (MFT)

Accessories: Cricut Explore Air 2, Bicycle (#M38CCD), Hearts (#MA7DDC41)

Have a great day,



BBTB2 ... Coffee Time

Happy Tuesday!  The card I'm sharing is for this week's Bitten by the Bug challenge.  This week's theme is Coffee Creations.  

 

It's so difficult to take a good picture using gold card stock.  It's very shiny in person.  This card is for my best friend, who loves pink/gold color combo, and coffee, of course!.

Supplies:

Paper: All from Recollections (Michaels)

Stamp: Noel Christmas Ornaments (JustRiteStampers)

Ink: Black Licorice (My Favorite Things)

Embellishments: All from Cricut Access

Thanks for taking a peek,



BBTB2 .. Birthday Cake Topper

Hi Everyone! I'm playing along this week over at Bitten by the bug 2.  It's all about Halloween.

I created this cake topper for my friend's daughter, who's birthday is on Halloween.  Her name is Vivian, but I couldn't fit all the letters, so I just added her nick name, Viv.  My phone didn't capture it, but there's actually a clear stick under the name.  

Supplies:

Paper: All from Recollections (Michaels)

Accessories: Googly Eyes, Clear Stick, Cricut Explore Air 2, Embellishments Created in Design Space

Thanks for taking a peek,



BBTB2 ... Happy Birthday!

Hi everyone!  I have a fun card I made for this week's Bitten by the Bug 2 challenge.  It's all about cute critters.

 

 

Supplies:

Paper: Little Princess Paper Pad (Recollections)

Accessories:  Cricut Explore Air 2, Dancing Mouse (#M40E33), Sentiment Generated by Computer, Oval Punch (SU!)

Thanks for visiting today,

BBTB2 ... Happy Birthday Mr. Mustache

Good morning, Today I'm playing along with Bitten by the Bug2 (For The Men in our Lives) and Seize the Birthday (Anything Goes):

The cupcake is from Close to my Heart (Artiste) and the mustache is from Close to my Heart (Artistry).  Images were cut at 2.895 x 3.754.  Both can be found in Cricut Access.  I did add chocolate chips to the cupcake by using a hole puncher.  The gold card stock is so glossy, I can see myself at the bottom of the card.  Ha!

Supplies:

Paper: All from Recollections;

Stamp: Birthday Messages (Simon Says Stamp);

Ink: Black (Hero Arts);

Accessories: Cricut Explore Air 2

Thanks for stopping by,



BBTB2 ... Tick Tock

Good morning! Today's card share is made using this week's theme over at Bitten by the Bug 2 - Tick Tock. 

I created another birthday card for my stash - always good to have them on hand, right?

Supplies:

Paper: 5th Avenue (Melissa Francis), solid colors (Recollections)

Stamp: It's Your Birthday (Simon Says Stamp)

Ink: Black (Hero Arts)

Accessories: Cricut Explore Air 2, Clock (Going Places), Flowers, Buttons & Sequins (from my stash)

Thanks for taking a peek,



Birthday Wishes!

Happy Wednesday!  Today I'm playing along with a couple of challenges: Bitten by the Bug2 challenge (Female Birthday) and The Paper Players challenge. 

                                                       

This sweet card is for my niece, who turns 2 on Saturday.  It's a Valentine image, but I fell in love with it because she loves monkeys! 

Supplies:

Paper: All from Recollections (Michaels)

Stamp: Birthday Messages (SSS)

Ink: Black (Hero Arts)

Accessories: Cricut Explore Air 2, Miss Kate Cuttables SVG file (Cute Valentine Monkey), Stitched Scallop Edges (MFT)

Thanks for taking a peek,



Christmas Joy

Hi!  Today I have a card to share for a couple of challenges - The Paper Players (my color of choice is gold), Bitten by the Bug2 (Create a Christmas card) and Fantabulous Cricut challenge (Christmas):

 

   

                                                 

                    

 

 Gold foil sheet is very hard to photograph (at least for me).  It looks so much lighter in person. 

 

 Supplies:

 

Paper: All from Recollections (Michaels)

Accessories: Cricut Explore Air 2, SVG file: Bird on Wreath (Miss Kate Cuttables), Plantin Schoolbook Cartridge (Cricut)

 

  

Thanks for stopping by,



BBTB2...Birthday Challenge

Happy Monday, peeps!  I snuck in a fun birthday card for this week's Bitten by the Bug 2 Challenge.  Theme is birthday.

 

 

 

 

Supplies:

Paper:  Recollections Card Stock (Michael's)

Stamps: The Sky's the Limit (IBS)

Ink: Black (Hero Arts)

Accessories: Circuit Explore Air 2, Mickey & Friends Cartridge, Stitched Basic Edges (MFT)

 

 

Thanks for taking a peek,



Happy Halloween!

Hello!  The card I'm sharing today is for two challenges:  Fantabulous Challenge - Halloween and Bitten by the bug2 Challenge - Use a Fall Word.

 

 

 



I created a very simple Halloween card - inspired by a card I saw at the supermarket.  For the dress, I added a piece of orange card stock in order to make it longer. 

 

 

Supplies:

 

Paper: White, Orange, Black & Purple Cardstock (Recollections), Orange Glitter Paper (American Crafts)

Stamps: No Name of Stamp Set (Paper Sweeties)

Ink: Black Ink Pad (Hero Arts)

Accessories: Orange Tulle, Orange Sequins (Hobby Lobby); Broom (Create a Critter 2), Dress (Create a Friend), Hat (Every Day is a Holiday), Cricut Explore Air 2

 

 

Thanks so much for dropping by,