Happy Easter (Bunny)

Good Morning.  I hope you have had a wonderful start to your weekend.  It is my turn today to be the featured designer at  the Action Wobbles blog.  I have a cute card to show you that reflects the upcoming holiday in a couple of weeks.  But first, the back story of how I got this cartridge. 

I fell in love with the images that I have seen using Teddy Bear Parade Cricut cartridge.  Many of you know that I was a teddy bear collector and even tried making bears but found it too hard on my hands.  My tattoo is of a teddy bear reminding me of my collection (which has since been purged and packed away).  The cartridge was not readily available in Canada.  Believe me when I say I checked many Walmarts.  And I do not shop on line.  My parents were heading to visit some friends in Florida and I asked them to keep an eye out for the cartridge for me.  They too visited more than one Walmart with no luck.  The friend they were visiting was not one to give up so he went on line and they found the cartridge at Walmart.com.  Of course, then the site would not take my Dad's Canadian credit card.  Finally their friend was able to use his Paypal account and had the cartridge delivered to their American address after my parents had flown home so the friends brought it home for me and it was picked up last week from the friend's house and I now proudly own the cartridge I have wanted FOREVER.  Such a long story but I am so grateful for all the work that went into this I felt I needed to let y'all know how I received this cartridge.

The day after I got it, I made at least 6 of these cute little bears:

And dressed one up for this card:

The bear in action:

RECIPE:

Card stock ~ Recollections

Patterned Paper ~ Three Bugs in a Rug Ellie 6" x 6"

Cricut ~ Teddy Bear Parade bear and outfit cut at 3 1/2"

Cuttlebug ~ Swiss Dots Embossing Folder

~ Baby's Breath Embossing Folder

Sentiment ~ Michaels $1.50 bin

Tim Holtz Tea Dye Distress Ink

Sakura White Gel Pen

Action Wobble

Brads, Stars ~ "Use It Up" Inventory

I can see a card series with these bears ~ all 48 of them.  Hee hee!!!  They are just so cute.

Glad you were able to take time out of your busy schedule to drop in.  Enjoy your day and keep crafting.

{{{{{HUGS}}}}}, Heather

Let Them Eat Cake....and Decorate it Too

Good Morning.  Today my post is not about paper but about something new I am trying.  And getting to spend time with my amazing Mom in the mix.  I have worked at a store that offers cake decorating classes for almost 5 years now.  I kept saying I wanted to take the classes but my it just never worked out with my schedule.  Well, with my new position being mostly evenings, I was able to fit in an afternoon cake class and asked my Mom to come with me and she surprised me and said yes.  Now both of us have always baked but we have learned many tips about leveling, filling and icing a cake that are new to us.  Here is my first finished class cake:

A close up of the cupcake:

and just to see the dimension of the icing:

It does not look like that anymore.  It is half gone already.  It is a good thing we really like cake in this house because I have to make at least one more before the end of the class and the next one will have flowers on it :)

And, just because my Dad sent me pictures here is my Mom's finished cake as well:

A close up of the cupcake:

Isn't it interesting how different colours and placement of icing and embellishments like sprinkles can change the look of a cake just like with paper crafting?

Thanks for coming by to view my new adventure.  Have a great day as we head to the weekend.

{{{{{HUGS}}}}}, Heather

Penguin Pals

Hi there y'all and Happy Wednesday.  It seems like this day rolls around faster and faster each week.  I have had a busy week and with the weather changing so rapidly I have also been sore which in turn makes me kinda grumpy :(  I have found a little time to squeeze in a card for my post at One Crazy Stamper but must admit it was more last minute than I would have liked.

My card today features a stamp once again from the High Hopes line.  These little cuties are adorable and there are also other animals available as well.

RECIPE:

Copic Xpress It Blending Card Stock

Memento Tuxedo Black Ink

Image ~ High Hopes Penguin Pals

Copic Markers

Card stock ~ Recollections

Patterned Paper ~ First Edition Hideaway 6" x 6"

Sentiment ~ My Pink Stamper Everyday Occasions

Sakura Clear Glaze Pen

Glossy Accents

Kaiser Craft Rhinestones in Clear and Black

A close up of the Image:

 
Copic Colours Used:  Penguins ~ C3, C5, C7, C9, E50, E51, YR4, YR7; Shoes ~ E41, E42, E43;     Hats ~ YG93, YG95, YG97; Ground ~ G3, G5, G7, E21, E25

Thanks for stopping in today.  Don't forget about our challenge with the theme of "Anything Goes" at One Crazy Stamper this month.  You could win some High Hopes Stamps of your own.

Have a great day and keep crafting!

{{{{{HUGS}}}}}, Heather

Make A Wish

Good Morning and Happy Wednesday.....we are half way through the week.  It is my day to post at One Crazy Stamper and I have a birthday card to show you using an image from High Hopes Stamps,  These are fast becoming a favourite stamp line of mine as they have so many different images and sentiments to choose from. 

CARD OUTSIDE:

CARD INSIDE:

RECIPE:

Copic Xpress It Blending Cardstock

Memento Tuxedo Black Ink

Copic Markers

Image ~ High Hopes Wishing Well

Card Stock ~ Recollections

Patterned Paper ~ Authentique Seasons :Spring 6" x 6"

Ink ~Tim Holtz Tea Dye Distress Ink

Outside Sentiment ~ Your Next Stamp "Make A Wish"

Inside Sentiment ~ Michaels $1.50 Bin

Flower ~ Michaels $1.50 Bin

Rhinestones ~ Kaisercraft Island Lagoon

A close up to see details of colouring:

Copics Used:  Wishing Well E21, E23, E25, E29, E49, Bucket BG10, BG11, BG13, BG15, Grass and Leaves G03, G05, G07, Flowers R81, R83, R85, Sky B000, 0

Thanks for dropping in.  Don't forget about our March challenge at One Crazy Stamper of "ANYTHING GOES".  You may just win some High Hopes stamps of your own.

Enjoy your day and keep crafting.

{{{{{HUGS}}}}}, Heather

I would like to enter this card into the Anything Gioes High Hopes challenge.

Free Hugs!

Hello there, my friends.  Today is March 1 and the beginning of a new challenge at One Crazy Stamper.  We have made it an easy one for you this month "ANYTHING GOES" ~ that's correct.  You can make a project that incorporates any theme as long as it is a new one to be eligible to win the monthly prize.

I have a super simple card to show you without even much dimension as I wanted it as flat as possible to mail it away. 

RECIPE:

Memento Tuxedo Black Ink

Copic Xpress It Blending Card stock

Saturated Canary Free Hugs Image

Copic Markers

Card Stock ~ Bazzill Basics

~ Recollections

Patterned Paper ~ DCWV Sweet Matstack (pink)

 ~ Unknown Source for Heart Paper (in my scraps)

Memory Box Dies ~ Elegant Scrollwork

Glossy Accents

Flowers, Button and Floss  ~ "Use It Up" Inventory

A close up of the image:

Copic Colours Used

Skin ~ E000, E00, E11

Eyes ~ G63, G67

Lips ~ R20, R22

Hair ~ E25, E49, E50, E59 

Top and Bows ~ R56, R81, R83, R85

Pants ~ B93, B95, B97

Shadow on Coupons ~  0, W1, W3

Again, I want to give a big shout out to my BFF, Shari, who has helped and coached me to persevere with hair and I like how this hair turned out.

Thanks for coming by my blog.  I hope to see lots of entries from my friends in our  "Anything Goes" challenge at One Crazy Stamper.  Have a GREAT weekend!

{{{{{HUGS}}}}}, Heather

A Special Thank You

Hello my friends.  Today is my turn to post at One Crazy Stamper and not only is it my day to post a project, it is also my month to do a tutorial.  Since this will be my last post for February I have combined the two and have a complete picture heavy tutorial for the card I am about to show you HERE.. 

Card Open:

RECIPE:

Memento Tuxedo Black Ink

Copic Xpress It Blending Card stock

High Hopes Special Thank You Set

Copic Markers: BG11, BG13, BG15, E11, E13, E15,

YG61, YG53, YG67, YR02, YR04, YR07

Card Stock ~ Bazzill Basics

Patterned Paper ~ Dovecraft 6" x 6" Princess Fairytale

Punches ~ Martha Stewart (border, butterfly)

~ Marvy (circles)

~ Creative Memories (corner rounder)

Tim Holtz Tea Dye Distress Ink

Rhinestones ~ Kaisercraft

Ribbon ~ "Use It Up" Inventory

So if you would like to make this tri fold card, there are detailed instructions and diagrams at the One Crazy Stamper blog.  If you have any questions, please leave me a comment with an email and I will get back to you.

Thanks for coming by today.  I hope you are having a Wonderful Wednesday.

{{{{{HUGS}}}}}, Heather

"10 Months Til Christmas" Blog Hop

Good Morning, my friends.  It is that time of the month again...the time when our team shares our Christmas projects with you....the 25th of February.  Ten months today is Christmas.  So grab a cup of coffee (or your beverage of choice) and let's get started.  If you arrived from my BFF, Shari, then you are in the correct spot.  If not, go back to her blog to start at the beginning.  I will have a complete list of the hop order at the end of the post in case you get lost along the way.  I would like to welcome our special guest designer, Janis, who gave me my first start on a design team and has become a wonderful friend. 

As you recall, we are showcasing two Christmas projects each month following a certain theme.  For February our theme is red, white plus one other colour.  Here are my two cards:

One is traditional red, white and green and the other is red, white and brown.  I tried to incorporate my fave colour of pink with red and white but it just didn't work for Christmas.

CARD #1 DETAILS:

Card stock ~ Recollections

Patterned Paper ~ Echo Park Very Merry Christmas 6" x 6"

Your Next Stamp Mini Branch Die

Your Next Stamp "Light Up the Holidays" Die & Stamp Set

Copic Markers

Spellbinders ~ Nestabilities Labels Nine

Red ribbon ~ Michaels

Ink ~ Close to My Heart Cranberry

~ Tuxedo Memento Black

Glossy Accents

CARD #2 DETAILS:

 

Card stock ~ Recollections

Patterned Paper ~ MME Santa Claus 6" x 6"

Cardinal Digi ~ Source Unknown

Copic Markers

Spellbinders ~ Nestabilites Lattice Rectangles

Sentiment ~ Michaels $1.50 bin

Stampendous Tinsel Red Embossing Powder

Colorbox Chalk Ink ~ Lipstick Red

Stampendous Crystal Snow

Glossy Accents

Ribbon, lace, button baker's twine ~ "Use It Up" Inventory

Thanks for coming to visit today for our Christmas blog hop.  I hope we can inspire you to make some projects long before the season of stress starts.  Now you are off to my friend  Mary to see what she has created for us.

{{{{{HUGS}}}}}, Heather

Blog Hop Order

1.) Shari: http://sharispinkpalace.blogspot.com/

2.) Heather: http://princesspaperprojects.blogspot.com/

3.) Mary: http://www.maryshappyplace.com/
4.) Sara: http://sarashobbyistapartment.blogspot.com/
5.) Kerry: http://mommakcrafts.blogspot.com/
6.) Tara: http://tarashomemadehappiness.blogspot.com/
7.) Sally: http://sallyastill.blogspot.co.uk
8) Guest Designer Janis: http://pausedreamenjoy.blogspot.com/

Winter Fun!

Good Morning.  It is time once again for my weekly post at One Crazy Stamper.  I know I want Spring to come (it has been a long Winter) but I could not help but colour up and use this little guy from Kraftin' Kimmie stamps.  He reminds me of what my grandson may be like in a few years :)

RECIPE:

Copic Xpress It Blending Card Stock

Memento Tuxedo Black Ink

Image and Sentiment ~ Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps "Snow Day Lucas"     

Copic Markers

Card stock ~ Recollections

Patterned Paper ~ Echo Park Winter Park 6" x 6"

Spellbinders ~ Nestabilities Labels Nine

Tim Holtz Tea Dye Distress Ink

Bakers Twine ~ We R Memory Keepers

Brads, Charm ~ "Use It Up" Inventory

Sakura Clear Glaze Pen

Glossy Accents

Here is a close up of Lucas to see the Copic colours I used:

Skin ~ E00, E02, E11

Hair ~ E25, E29, E31

Jacket ~ E74, E77, E79

Pants ~ E70, E71, E74

Hat, scarf and mitts ~ B21, B23, B24, B26, R30, R32, R35, R37

Boots ~ E74, E77, E79, 100

Snow ~ B000, BG0000

I'm glad you could stop by again today.  Please remember to join us for our LOVEly challenge at One Crazy Stamper for the month of February.

Until next time, keep craftin'.

{{{{{HUGS}}}}}, Heather