I  been involved in the Mystery Cropped Event with Above Rubies Studio this weekend .  There's been challenges all weekend and this happens to be Challenge #5 and we needed to make something with paper only,  no ink, embellishments, etc.  This is a layout of my grandson, Michael, at his graduation from kindergarten.  I found this paperline at Crafts Direct yesterday and just fell in love with it., its called "Curiosity" Details from Authentique.   I hope you like!

My 1st Diaper Cake

Wow... I can't believe how long its been since I last posted !
 Life has been pretty crazy and it's sad to say, but the the first thing that gets neglected is the crafting. I think I need to change that.

The start of the hunting season, for my hubby, opened this weekend  and according to him "The Craft Opener" has also begun.  LOL!      I figured that I better get this season started!!

My goddaughter's baby shower is coming up next weekend and I wanted to do something special for her.  I've been hearing,  never actually seen one,  about  diaper cakes so I started poking around the internet and  I came across this blog,  Sweetaprils, that had a wonderful and easy tutorial on how to make a motorcycle cake. 
 I  love  how this turned out!   I have to find a driver for this bad boy yet so I'll have to do an update when I find him :)

 

Things I used:
 1 pk (50ct) newborn diapers                          
 4 receiving blankets
     - 2 for bike , 2 for cardboard platform                       
  1 pr. of socks
  2 onesies
  1 bottle
  Ribbons to match
  rattle & teething ring
I'll also be getting a stuffed animal for the rider and I have a baby hat and   another onesie to dress him in.


Thanks so much for looking!!

Happy Crafting Season!!!!
Mary

Easter boxes

 I made these cute little milk  cartons with the Tags,Bags,and Boxes2 cartridge.  Whats really nice with this cartridge is it scores, with the scoring tool,  before it cuts so it makes assembly real easy.  Now I just need to add Easter treats and they make great little gifts.
Other products I used:
We R Memory Keepers "Cotton Trails" cardstock
Stampin'Up - "Everybunny" stamp set
                   -  Watercolor pencils
                   - Scalloped circle punch
                   - Black ink
                    - metal embellishments
 Nestibilities -  scalloped ovals
 Ribbon & metal flower brads are from my stash

These boxes are made from the same cartridge and supplies. The only difference is I didn't use the folds  for the milk carton, it gives them a different look.


Thanks for looking and have a great day!!

Mary

Cheerleaders for katie

My niece, who has had 2 ruptered aneurysms in the last 4 months, is now well enough to start rehab.  I was up visiting her one evening when a Dr. came in to work with her alittle bit.  Katie was getting frustrated and the Dr gave her a pep talk, which included  us also. She told Katie that she was the leader and that everyone around her were her cheerleaders and as long as we were cheering, she had to keep going. Well, of course, what do you think comes to my mind.....  you got it paperdoll cheerleaders  LOL.  I thought that since we could not be there all the time  ,   these could be a simple reminder.  So when I got home I got right to it.

I used the Everday Paperdolls cart and cut them at 10.75 in., I used Stampin'Up cardstock & markers, and some Baker's twine for the bows. 

Her boyfriend was there that night also and Katie said she wanted to see him in a red cheerleading outfit, I think she meant the real thing, but Matt wouldn't cooperate so this was the best we could do.    I brought these up and hung them in her hospital room this week, she loved them and was wondering where hers was so I guess I need to make one of her too.

She has come so far and still has a long road ahead of her but I have faith that she will walk out of that hospital soon.

This is a picture of Katie and her Mom (my sister),  taken 2 days ago.

Thanks for looking  and hope you all have a wonderful day!!
    Mary


             GO KATIE!!

Valentines

I can't believe how long its been since I've last posted, it's amazing how life just takes over.  Let's just say between the holidays, school and  2 huge medical situations in my family there hasn't been a whole lot of time or desire to do any craftin.   A week ago I hosted a card party at my sister's house for her Red Hatter Ladies group and  these are the cards I came up with for them to make. It was a fun afternoon, I love sharing my passion with others and seeing the different variations that people come up with using my creations.

 Products used:
   Stampin'Up -- cardstock, stamps(sentiments), ink, border punch and ribbons

   Cuttlebug -  heart embossing

   Sweethearts cartridge--  scalloped hearts (3, 2.5, 2 in)

   Imagine More Cards cart --  hearts in 3rd card (3.5in)

   Viva Decor pearl pen

Thanks for stopping by and looking! 

Mary

My Snowman

I found this idea on Pinterest, I just love that site, and just knew I had to do it.  My kids and grandkids will be home this weekend for our Christmas celebration, I'm thinking they'll get a kick out of it...  my husband and I both did- LOL!.
Supplies used:
Cricut Everyday cart-  circles  4.5in, 3 in and  2.50
Snowman Friends cart - carrot  9.in cut ( real dial)
DCWV -  cardstock for the scarf  3in wide
Black & orange vinyl

So far no snow here in Minnesota, and  for now, this is what we get :)

Thanks for looking!
Merry Christmas everyone!!
Mary

Christmas block

I've been seeing these glass blocks all over the place and people have  done the cutest things with them. So when I came across them, on sale, at my LSS I  thought I'd see what I could do with it.

 The snowmen are cut out of the printable vinyl,  using the Snow Angel Imagine cart, and they were cut at 5 in. The letters are are cut at .50in using the Gypsy font and welded together.  I added glittered snow and snowballs to the glass block and tied a fancy ribbon , which I found at Michaels, around it .  I found the stand at the same LSS, Crafts Direct, that I  the glass block came from.... on sale also!   Gotta love sales!!!
The saying reads "Snowmen fall from heaven unassembled", its kinda hard to read in these pictures, that's why I posted in both backgrounds.  It was a quick and easy project, it would make a great present but... I think it will stay with me:)

I'm entering this in to a few challenges:
      Whimsical Design - Christmas/ Winter project with glitter
       Terrific Tuesday Challenge  - Christmas
       Wacky Wednesday  --  Christmas

Thanks for looking and Happy Holidays!!
  Mary

Stampin' Up Christmas Cards

 I am a fairly new Stampin' Up demonstrator and I recently started up a monthly card club.  We meet at my house on a Sat. afternoon, I like to refer it to as our "Ladies Time-Out", and with my SU product I show them how easy it can be to make your own cards.  I have snacks, a few giveaways, and everyone leaves with at least 4 cards, that they made themselves, and another little project  I've come up with.  I usually have between 8-10 people attend and so far its been a blast, it's great to be able to share something you love with others.

These are the cards we made last month, they just happen to be the Christmas cards I'm sending out this year.   


 The first 2 cards are from my favorite stamp set and designer paper.
    Supplies:
       Christmas Lodge Stamps
          Frostwood   Lodge
        Cardstock & Ink  - cherry cobbler, early expresso and olive green,whispering white
           Dazzling Detail glitter
          Water Color pencils   
        Viva Decor pens - bulbs on tree
           Bakers twine for the bow                                                                                                  

For this card supplies used:
  Delightful Decorations stamp set
   Ornament punch
   Cobbler Red, Early Expresso, Very Vanilla
   Basic Pearls embellishments
   Red  Cobbler satin ribbon






Thanks for looking  and Happy Holidays!!
                                                    
   Mary