My Paper Crafting Showcase: Children Around the World

Hi, there! So today it is my turn to do the Monday Cartridge Showcase over at My Paper Crafting. I have a made a few cards for you today using the Children Around the World cartridge. 

I love culture and so when this cartridge came out, I just knew I had to have it!

Toucan Party Better Than One Can!

I made this first card intending to use it as a birthday card and I used these cute Toucan birds from this cartridge. I just cut two out and one in blue and one in pink and the pink one I flipped so that they were facing each other. I just think they are so cute and I love the sentiment and think it would be a great birthday party card. I also added some music note embellies from my stash. 

Dream Big

I made this card for a graduation celebration. I love hot air balloons and this cartridge has one included in it and I cut that out and put it on a this yellow/clouds patterned paper. Before I put the banner on top of the balloon, I also ran the balloon part through my Cuttlebug using my swiss dots embossing folder for a little more texture. Then in the sentiment I added the sentiment "Dream Big" and it says, "Congratulations" on the inside.

Arigato

Everyone that knows me knows how much I love anything Asian and so I had to make this next card using the Asian girl. Once I had her all cut out and put together, I laid down my floral patterned paper and then I took a strip of red cardstock and used my doily border punch to punch both sides to get that lacy look and then my green strip I ran through the Cuttlebug using a leaves embossing folder. In the bottom, right corner is the sentiment, "Arigato!" which means "thank you" in Japanese. So this is a thank you card with some culture in it. :) 

In the future, I intend to also use this cartridge in my classroom. I am a Music Teacher and I love incorporating cultural music into my classroom through different cultural songs/dances and also through the different instruments we play and where they originated from. 

This is a very fun and cute cartridge and I hope you enjoyed the projects as much as I enjoyed making them! :D

My Paper Crafting Challenge #131--Office Stuff

Hi everyone! It's hump day once again and it's time for a new Crafting with Cutters challenge at My Paper Crafting!

This week's challenge is:

Here is my creation:

Here is my A2 card. I used tan cardstock and then added this brown striped patterned paper on top. Both the scroll cut and pen are cut from the Heritage cartridge. I then individually stamped each letter onto the scroll for my sentiment. 

Super simple card!!

Thanks for taking a look and make sure to go to My Paper Crafting to check out the other DT member's creations and to see all the rules to play along.

My Paper Crafting Challenge #130--Book

Hi everyone! It's hump day once again and it's time for a new Crafting with Cutters challenge at My Paper Crafting!

This week's challenge is:

Here is my creation:

I made this A2 card using lime green cardstock and then added this fun, colorful, star patterned paper for the background. I then cut the books and book worm from the Create a Critter 2 cartridge. I then added my sentiment banner with the sentiment, "Keep calm and read on!"

Super simple card!!

Thanks for taking a look and make sure to go to My Paper Crafting to check out the other DT member's creations and to see all the rules to play along.

My Paper Crafting Challenge #128--Rain

Hi everyone! It's hump day once again and it's time for a new Crafting with Cutters challenge at My Paper Crafting!

This week's challenge is:

Here is what I came up with:

This is another A2 card on a very light tan cardstock. Many cartridges were used to make this card. I used Fancy Frames to make the dark green frame, Create a Critter to make the umbrella and raindrops, Create a Critter 2 to make the cloud(just modified the cut a bit), and George and Basic Shapes to make all the flowers. The butterflies are made with a Martha Stewart punch. I added pearls to the centers of the flowers and for the butterflies bodies. My sentiment says, "April showers bring May flowers". I also embossed the umbrella and the Cloud and bent up the wings of the butterflies. Super simple card once all the cuts are cut out! 

There it is! Hope this puts a little Spring in your step and have a great Hump Day everyone!

 Thanks for taking a look and make sure to go to My Paper Crafting to check out the other DT member's creations and to see all the rules to play along.

My Paper Crafting Challenge #127--Easter

Hi everyone! It's hump day once again and it's time for a new Crafting with Cutters challenge at My Paper Crafting!

This week's challenge is:

Create an Easter project!!

Here is what I created:

I decided I wanted to do an Easter bunny frog for this challenge. I think he is so cute!!

Card base is a pale green A2 card with a yellow polka-dotted mat on top. I then added a blue strip of paper on the bottom for the water. The grass, lily pad, thistles, eggs, frog, cloud, and bunny ears are all cut from Create a Critter 2! I inked around everything with Tim Holtz's black soot distress ink. I embossed the rabbit ears with Swiss Dots and the Cloud with an embossing folder by the Paper Studio. I also added googly eyes to my frog and usually this frog in the cartridge has a heart in front of him but i just skipped that layer and added the egg in front of him for this Easter card. The sentiment says, "Hoppy Easter!!" 

There it is. Hope you have as much fun with this challenge as I did! 

Thanks for taking a look and make sure to go to My Paper Crafting to check out the other DT member's creations and to see all the rules to play along.

Have a great Hump Day!

My Paper Crafting Challenge #126--Spring

Hi everyone! It's hump day once again and it's time for a new Crafting with Cutters challenge at My Paper Crafting!

This week's challenge is:

Make a project with anything Spring related.

Here is what I came up with:

I made this A2 card with some grey cardstock, a blue mat, and then some grass paper on top of that. I cut the pail, shovel, dirt and flowers from the Simply Charmed cartridge. Then around the bucket, shovel, and sentiment I inked with Tim Holtz's "black soot" ink. My sentiment says, "In the Spring at the end of the day, you should smell like dirt". 

Thanks for taking a look and make sure to go to My Paper Crafting to check out the other DT member's creations and to see all the rules to play along.

Have a great Hump Day!

My Paper Crafting Challenge #124--Irish Eyes Are Smiling

Hi everyone! It's hump day once again and it's time for a new Crafting with Cutters challenge at My Paper Crafting!

This week's challenge is:

Here is my creation:

I made this card using blue cardstock in an A2 size. I then took some green paper and ripped it across the top to make the grass. I then embossed this with one of my Cuttlebug folders. The cute little leprechaun and rainbow/pot o' gold are both cut from the Simply Charmed cartridge. I cut the two clouds from the Create a Critter cartridge and then embossed it with my Cuttlebug's swiss dots folder. Then I made the sentiment on my computer that says, "Lucky..." and the inside says "...to have a friend like you! Happy St. Patrick's Day!!" 

Thanks for taking a look and make sure to go to My Paper Crafting to check out the other DT member's creations and to see all the rules to play along.

Have a great Hump Day!

My Paper Crafting #122--Love Your Pet Day!

Hi everyone! It's hump day once again and it's time for a new Crafting with Cutters challenge at My Paper Crafting!

This week's challenge is:

Here is my creation:

I used Create a Critter to make the "Purrfect" title, Create a Critter 2 to make the black cat, and Accent Essentials to make the circles. I also added some bling with the paw prints and then added two green rhinestones to my black cat for his eyes. Just like my baby, Nightfury. :) 

Thanks for taking a look and make sure to go to My Paper Crafting to check out the other DT member's creations and to see all the rules to play along.

Have a great Hump Day!

My Paper Crafting Challenge 120--Hearts To You

Hi everyone! It's hump day once again and it's time for a new Crafting with Cutters challenge at My Paper Crafting!

This week's challenge is:

Create a project with a heart or a heart shape. 

Here is what I created.

I made this cute lil' mailbox from the Valentine's 3D Mailboxes cartridge and I cut it at 5" and then pieced it together. Once I pieced it together, I added this fun vintage-y Valentine paper on top of the red mailbox and then added the "Valentine's" cut on top of the paper. 

You could definitely make this bigger for an actual mailbox for letters but I kept it at it's minimum cut. I filled this mailbox with some tissue paper and then Valentine candy on top of that. 

I signed up for a Secret Valentine at the school I'm teaching at and I think one of the 4 days we are secretly leaving treats/goodies for the person we got, this will be one of my gifts to that person. :D

Thanks for taking a look and make sure to go to My Paper Crafting to check out the other DT member's creations and to see all the rules to play along.

Have a great Hump Day!

My Paper Crafting Challenge 119--Chilly Celebrations

Hi everyone! It's hump day once again and it's time for a new Crafting with Cutters challenge at My Paper Crafting!

This week's challenge is:

Create a project with a wintry birthday, Anniversary, Wedding or Showers (bridal, baby, etc.) Theme.

Here is my creation:

 I used my Create a Critter 2 cartridge to make this cute penguin and just didn't use the santa hat. Then I cut out the balloons from this cartridge as well and added some twine over the top of the string part of the cut. I then added blue, yellow, and green glitter glue to the balloons and stamped the sentiment, "There's snowone quite like you". 

Then on the inside I used my snowflake paper scraps and stamped "Happy Birthday" on the inside. My sister's birthday is in January so I thought this was a very cute card to make for her. 

Thanks for taking a look and make sure to go to My Paper Crafting to check out the other DT member's creations and to see all the rules to play along. 

Have a great Hump Day!

My Paper Crafting Challenge 118-Wintery Outdoor Fun

Hi everyone! Happy hump day!!

Today's Crafts with Cutters challenge at My Paper Crafting is:

Create a project with wintry outdoor activities, scenery, etc.

Here is what I created:

I made this card with blue cardstock and this snow patterned paper on top. Then I took some white paper and ripped across the top part of the paper to make the drifted snow. Then the image of this cute child pushing a snowball is cut from the cartridge "Snow Days". I then stamped the sentiment, "Free snowmen, some assembly required" in the top left corner and finished the card off with some stickles glitter glue on the snow and snowball. The size of this card is an A2 card. 

Thanks so much for stopping by today and be sure to stop by My Paper Crafting to check out the rest of the DT's lovely creations and to play along!

My Paper Crafting-Challenge 117, Bundle Up Baby

Hi everyone! Happy hump day!!

Today's Crafts with Cutters challenge at My Paper Crafting is:

Create a project with winter attire. Mittens, scarves, boots, etc. Bundle Up It's Cold Outside!

Here is what I came up with:

 I started this A2 card with white cardstock,then added a dark, blue mat, and then the snowflake patterned paper. The mat for this cute image is a sizzix die and then I just embossed it with my Cuttlebug using my Snowflakes folder. I stamped the sentiment, Baby it's cold outside" in the corner. The smiling hat is cut from the Simply Charmed cartridge. I also popped him up on a homemade action wobble made from jewelry wire.

Then when you flick him he looks like he's shivering from the cold!!

Thanks so much for stopping by today and be sure to stop by My Paper Crafting to check out the rest of the DT's lovely creations and to play along!

My Paper Crafting IFTL Challenge

Hi everyone! Happy hump day!!

Today's Crafts with Cutters challenge at My Paper Crafting is:

IFTL stands for I Feel the Love and you can check out their blog HERE. This week's IFTL recipient is in memory of Victoria Soto.  As you may remember, Victoria Soto was a 27 year old first grade teacher who gave her life protecting her 1st grade students in the Sandy Hook shooting. Because of her actions, 6 or 7 of her students survived(number still to be confirmed). 

Being a teacher myself(music) and also 27 yrs. old, this really shook me as I'm sure it did many of you. Still praying for all those that were affected by the shooting and thinking of those teachers who did what they could to protect those little ones. 

So, in honor of Ms. Soto, we will be making Valentine's Day cards with hearts on them to send to the students that survived in her class. Here is my card:

 The cuts are from Create a Critter 2 cartridge and the paper background with the monkey border is from DCWV's "Animal Crackers" stack.

Then on the inside I cut the sentiment, "Bananas 4 U" and the bananas from Create a Critter 2 also. This is an lime A2 card with a tan mat and then the red patterned paper on top and then on the inside I added one more tan mat for the sentiment. 

To see where you can send your Valentine's card to be sent to the students, please visit Madison's blog, I Feel The Love Project HERE. 

Please check out My Paper Crafting HERE to see how to play along with this week's challenge and check out the other DT's creations!!

Thank you so much for stopping by and happy hump day!

My Paper Crafting Snowflakes CWC Challenge

Hi everyone!! I'm very excited to announce that after doing My Paper Craftings 25 Days of Christmas showcase, I was asked to stay on for the new year as a regular designer. I'm so happy and honored to have been asked to continue creating with them.

Our first challenge for the new year is:

Originally, we were making snowflakes for this challenge to send to Newtown, CT to decorate the school for when the students return. However, due to the huge response, they are no longer accepting snowflakes. So instead we are asking you to create snowflakes projects to decorate your own homes and areas in honor of the children.

Our showcase coordinator Charlotte also suggested sending them on to the school board and they can use them for their facility or other facilities they choose.

Here is their address:

Newtown Board of Education:

3 Primrose St. Newtown CT 06470.

Alright, so here is what I created for my project:

This is a white A2 cardstock base and then I added a blue patterned paper and then my snowflake patterned paper on top of that. Then I stamped my sentiment which says, "Snowflakes are beautiful, pure, and white, and like God's children, no two are alike". Then I cut this snowflake from Create a Critter 2 and stickled it with stardust stickles glitter glue!

 The inside has the same mats and then I just added the cream mat with some Tim Holtz tea dye distress ink around the edges. Then I stamped the sentiment, "There's snowone quite like you". I then added another smaller snowflake and glitter glued that one too. 

Please check out My Paper Crafting to take a look at our other DT member's creations for this challenge and you can also see the rules/requirements for playing along. Thanks so much for stopping by today and for playing along with our Wonderful Wednesday's Craft with Cutters challenge!! 

25 Days of Christmas Day 25: Jesus

Hi everyone!

Today is the 25th day and final day of the 3rd Annual 25 Days Christmas and Year 'Round Crafting Showcase over at My Paper Crafting. I am so very proud to be on the Cricut designer team and to be able to help provide inspiration in this fun event. We have many designers designing for this showcase in the areas of Cricut, SVG, Digi's, Calendar Pages, and Vintage Graphics. There will be lots of inspiration, Daily freebies, and weekly prizes!! Join in on the fun!!

Here is the last day's challenge:

Here is my take:

This is a 6x6" card on blue cardstock and I just added the patterned patter on top and then my baby Jesus cut from the Winter Frolci cartridge. I made the sentiment on my computer again and it says, "The Reason for the Season" and I just added that to the top of his manger. I also had to draw a little curl on Jesus's head. :D Super simple card!!

Thanks for taking a look and be sure to click the link above to view the other fabulous creations at My Paper Crafting.

25 Days of Christmas Day 24: Wisemen

Hi everyone!

Today is the 24th day of the 3rd Annual 25 Days Christmas and Year 'Round Crafting Showcase over at My Paper Crafting. I am so very proud to be on the Cricut designer team and to be able to help provide inspiration in this fun event. We have many designers designing for this showcase in the areas of Cricut, SVG, Digi's, Calendar Pages, and Vintage Graphics. There will be lots of inspiration, Daily freebies, and weekly prizes!! Join in on the fun!!

Here is today's challenge:

Here is my take:

This A2 card has a star patterned paper mat laid down and then I took some brown paper that had a rougher texture to it and inked it for more texture and fussy cut it with my scissors and made it into the sand. The three wise men are cut from Winter Frolic. Lots of little pieces!! I made my sentiment on the computer and cut it into a banner and inked around it. Love this one!!

Thanks for taking a look and be sure to click the link above to view the other fabulous creations at My Paper Crafting.

25 Days of Christmas Day 23: Angels

Hi everyone!

Today is the 23rd day of the 3rd Annual 25 Days Christmas and Year 'Round Crafting Showcase over at My Paper Crafting. I am so very proud to be on the Cricut designer team and to be able to help provide inspiration in this fun event. We have many designers designing for this showcase in the areas of Cricut, SVG, Digi's, Calendar Pages, and Vintage Graphics. There will be lots of inspiration, Daily freebies, and weekly prizes!! Join in on the fun!!

Today's challenge is:

Here is my take on this challenge:

I made this A2 card on white cardstock with the tan music notes paper mat laid down and then the snowflake patterned paper. The angel is cut from the Quilted Christmas cartridge and then I stamped "Snowflakes are kisses sent from heaven" at the bottom for my sentiment. 

Thanks for taking a look and be sure to click the link above to view the other fabulous creations at My Paper Crafting.

25 Days of Christmas Day 22: Fast 'n' Fabulous

Hi everyone!

Today is the third day of the 3rd Annual 25 Days Christmas and Year 'Round Crafting Showcase over at My Paper Crafting. I am so very proud to be on the Cricut designer team and to be able to help provide inspiration in this fun event. We have many designers designing for this showcase in the areas of Cricut, SVG, Digi's, Calendar Pages, and Vintage Graphics. There will be lots of inspiration, Daily freebies, and weekly prizes!! Join in on the fun!!

Here is today's challenge:

Here is my creation:

 It is a gift card holder and I made this one in particular for a Barnes and Noble gift card Christmas gift. The gift card holder is cut from Close to my Heart's Artiste cartridge and I cut it at 5". I added the green mat and then this word patterned paper mat. The book cut on top is cut from "Sugar and Spice" cartridge and then I stamped on the book "Wrapped with love, Merry Christmas". When you have folded the gift card along the score lines, it opens up to look like this:

It pops up and it is the perfect size for a gift card!!I also added the mats on both sides as well. I need to make a bunch more of these. 

Thanks for taking a look and be sure to click the link above to view the other fabulous creations at My Paper Crafting.

25 Days of Christmas Day 21: Sounds of the Season

Hi everyone!

Today is the third day of the 3rd Annual 25 Days Christmas and Year 'Round Crafting Showcase over at My Paper Crafting. I am so very proud to be on the Cricut designer team and to be able to help provide inspiration in this fun event. We have many designers designing for this showcase in the areas of Cricut, SVG, Digi's, Calendar Pages, and Vintage Graphics. There will be lots of inspiration, Daily freebies, and weekly prizes!! Join in on the fun!!

Today's challenge is:

Here is my creation:

This A2 card is blue with a shimmery, grey mat and this music, snowflake patterned paper on top of that. I embossed the snow with my cuttlebug snowflake folder and then made this cute Santa using the Winter Frolic cartridge. I stamped "Santa Claus is comin' to town!" for sentiment and then the music notes were cut from the Create a Critter 2 cartridge.

Thanks for taking a look and be sure to click the link above to view the other fabulous creations at My Paper Crafting.