tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16890712829453045322012-01-24T09:08:23.484-05:00Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00068608903127593619noreply@blogger.comBlogger1481100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689071282945304532.post-48671245743898437532011-10-05T14:04:00.000-04:002011-10-08T12:02:08.911-04:00

Hi everyone! I have been doing more decor projects than scrap/cards lately. Here is a project I made after scrolling through some blogs. When I saw this I HAD to make one of my own, ended up making two! I have been searching for a cute wreath and I'm not really into the traditional ones. This one was perfect for my style! I found this on Christi's blog Scrappin 5 Little Cupcakes and I got a lot

Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00068608903127593619noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689071282945304532.post-7437952382453618392011-10-01T00:28:00.002-04:002011-10-01T00:34:05.542-04:00

Today I made a card for the Peachy Keen Stamps Challenge #61, Sketch with a Twist. The 'twist' was to use twine or embroidery floss and follow this sketch.  The card size is 6x3. For the patterned paper I used DCVW's Immortal Love stack, the twine is Maraschino from The Twinery and for the cute spider face I used Peachy Keen Stamps Monsters 'n More set. I finished the card off with a

Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00068608903127593619noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689071282945304532.post-50681996609136436862011-09-30T23:35:00.004-04:002011-10-01T00:33:21.915-04:00

Hi Everyone! I have a 'fall' card to share with you today. For this card I welded together a pumpkin to create a shape card on my Gypsy, using the Pumpkin Carvings cartridge. The font is from Mickey Font, and the leaves are from Doodlecharms.  I then added Peachy Keen Stamp faces from the Princess Face Assortment set to the leaves, aren't they adorable!! The pattern paper is from DCVW's Autumn

Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00068608903127593619noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689071282945304532.post-62483875594992054072011-09-22T14:45:00.003-04:002011-09-22T14:45:33.900-04:00

Hi everyone, I have a winner for the Wide Eyed Kids Assortment set sponsered by Peachy Keen Stamps!  Random.org chose .....   Christine America Real said... So Cute! Love it! www.chrissandlou.blogspot.com Congratulations!! Enjoy your new Peachy Keen stamps!! Lauren

Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00068608903127593619noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689071282945304532.post-56421400097433570342011-09-18T21:40:00.002-04:002011-10-01T00:34:43.714-04:00

Today I am participating in Peachy Keen Stamps, Let's Face it Friday Challenge(on a Sunday)! I am posting this late, forgive me! THE CHALLENGE:  We are all craving that sunshine as the days start to get cooler, so make a project that radiates that warmth of the sun using your Peachy Keen Faces! Guidelines:  Design must be new Project must include PKS Faces  Link up by 9/29 - 11:59 pm

Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00068608903127593619noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689071282945304532.post-55910636734765832222011-09-16T05:00:00.000-04:002011-10-01T00:35:22.197-04:00

Hello everyone, it's Lauren from 40:31 Creations and it's my last day of the week! I am so sad :(  I have had a great week posting projects for you and I am so thankful to Peachy Keen Stamps for giving me this opportunity! I am truly in LOVE with Peachy Keen Stamps, since I got my first set, Everyday Character Face Assortment. My collection continues to grow each time PKS comes out with their

Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00068608903127593619noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689071282945304532.post-90247854860913921842011-09-15T07:00:00.000-04:002011-10-01T00:36:56.196-04:00

Happy Thursday Everyone! Today I have a card that I made, a back to school card! I used the Wide Eyed Assortment set for this card which is also my giveaway for the week! Love, love, love this set! If you don't have it, you must add it to your Peachy collection! Enjoy! To enter the giveaway sponsored by Peachy Keen Stamps simply leave a comment under this post! The Wide Eyed Kids

Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00068608903127593619noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689071282945304532.post-46926226457453147492011-09-14T07:00:00.000-04:002011-10-01T00:36:11.701-04:00

Good Morning!  Yesterday my son came home from school with two books. He promptly asked if I had any bookmarks, I said "No, but I can make you one!" He got so excited and told he to hurry because he was already on page 7, hahaha! So I went to my craft room and this is what I came up with. Hope you think it's as cute as I do. I made it wider than your normal bookmark since he's

Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00068608903127593619noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689071282945304532.post-27180424486589922642011-09-13T07:00:00.000-04:002011-10-01T00:36:37.880-04:00

Good morning Peachy Keen Fans!  I am so happy to share my project with you today. I made a tri-fold card, never did this before but it was super easy. All I did was glue two A2 size cards together the opposite way. Very quick and easy, gives the card a neat look! I am definitely getting ready for fall to arrive and looking forward to all the leaves changing colors. That pretty much inspired

Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00068608903127593619noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689071282945304532.post-29656572413789746542011-09-12T15:12:00.004-04:002011-10-01T00:37:39.945-04:00

Good Afternoon everyone and welcome to Day 1 of my week. I am posting a little late today because my internet has been out for several days, but it is back on now and working fine! I am so excited and honored to be posting my first day on the Peachy Keen Blog! Let's get right to it! I made a scrapbook layout of my kids at one of our local Pumpkin Patch and then I 'peachified' it :) I used

Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00068608903127593619noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689071282945304532.post-84080838801130911262011-08-09T21:53:00.001-04:002011-08-09T21:58:59.807-04:00

Wow, it's been so long since I've been on my blog. I have been dealing with some pretty heavy migraines since April that won't seem to go away. I'm on three different medications and nothing seems to be helping, so I am not getting much time for anything except taking care of my house and four children. My migraines seem to be hormonal related, so I do seem to be getting somewhere! For those of

Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00068608903127593619noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689071282945304532.post-53296607942317205682011-03-09T08:38:00.001-05:002011-03-17T14:12:10.423-04:00

****This giveaway has been closed**** I'm giving away TWO of my stamp sets on Facebook and today is the last day to enter. All you have to do is leave a comment under either or both posts on my pages HERE and HERE. Nice and easy!  I'll pick a winner tonight! Lauren

Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00068608903127593619noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689071282945304532.post-50309657361964447302011-03-04T03:20:00.000-05:002011-10-01T00:38:16.048-04:00

Happy Birthday Jenn!!! If you came from Giselle then you have come from the right place! If not please start with Jenn.  I'm sorry for my 'lack' of project and post we are getting ready to move and everything is completely out of order over here! I even had to 'hand write' the sentiment because I couldn't find my stamps! Jenn I hope your birthday is wonderful, thanks for asking me to be a part

Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00068608903127593619noreply@blogger.com62tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689071282945304532.post-44424590428567775392011-02-25T11:00:00.001-05:002011-02-25T11:00:11.160-05:00

Good Morning! I want to let everyone know why I have been MIA. My husband came down with strep and the flu two weeks ago and it swept through all of us, except my littlest guy who just got a little cold. So these past two weeks have been nothing but getting well and talking care of everyone. I have not had ANY time to get into my crafting space and do anything! Everyone is on the mend now so I

Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00068608903127593619noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689071282945304532.post-72360949275308573272011-02-18T10:58:00.000-05:002011-02-18T10:58:51.058-05:00

Good Morning! I am excited to share with you what my Design Team has made for today!! I think some of them had the same idea too! Pretty neat! Enjoy and be sure to stop by their blogs and leave them some love! Erica----------------------  Erin------------------  Sara----------------------  Saundra--------------------------  Savahanna-------------------------- Taylor----------------------- Have a

Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00068608903127593619noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689071282945304532.post-46377606047305331572011-02-14T00:01:00.002-05:002011-02-14T08:57:43.873-05:00

Hi all, Happy Valentine's Day and welcome to the hop!!! If you came from Debbie then you are hopping in the right direction, if not start with Denise because you don't want to miss anything!!  For my projects I made a card to give to my Sweetie and a card for my Son's teacher! Enjoy! (I had my list of all materials used and I misplaced it - but I WILL get the supplies up ASAP - quite the

Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00068608903127593619noreply@blogger.com48tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689071282945304532.post-43822955144749118152011-02-11T10:00:00.001-05:002011-02-11T10:00:15.951-05:00

Hi all! I'm super excited because my fabulous design team has some awesome layouts for you today!! I was blown away when I saw their layouts and I know you will find some great inspiration viewing them! I hope you enjoy!  Be sure to stop by their blogs and leave them some love! Lauren------------------------------  Erica---------------------------------------------  Erin--------------------------

Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00068608903127593619noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689071282945304532.post-60810665709243988312011-02-09T21:15:00.000-05:002011-02-09T21:15:34.196-05:00

I am SO SORRY I did not post the winner sooner. But better late than never, right!!  So Random.org picked #5 Heather from House Built of Cards. Congrats Heather, please send me your address to fourtythirtyonecreations@gmail.com and I'll get your stamp set out to you!! Have a great night everyone!!Lauren

Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00068608903127593619noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689071282945304532.post-23294186223272733582011-02-07T09:00:00.003-05:002011-02-07T10:04:32.448-05:00

If you came from Carleys Blog then you are hopping in the right direction, if not go back to Erika's blog cause you don't want to miss anything!  Happy Happy HAPPY Birthday Miss Ashley!! I was so thrilled when your Mom asked me to be a part of this hop in your honor!  I wish you nothing but the VERY best this year, much LOVE, HEALTH and HAPPINESS! My card is based around the song 'Helter-Skelter

Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00068608903127593619noreply@blogger.com87tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689071282945304532.post-69092386742750574762011-02-03T22:42:00.000-05:002011-02-03T22:42:45.145-05:00

 It's been so stinkin cold here, yuck! I'm so ready to get out my flip flops and go run in the sun. Well wishful thinking because it's not going to happen at least for another two months. So I designed a card instead! Hope you enjoy it! Have a great night/day!Lauren------------------------------------ Supplies:Pagoda CartridgeCosmo Cricket Material Girl paper padLoopy Martha Stewart border

Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00068608903127593619noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689071282945304532.post-60586670127625575862011-02-01T11:00:00.022-05:002011-02-01T11:54:55.899-05:00

{Grab some coffee this is a long post} Good Morning everyone!! I am so excited today because today is my very first post with my Design Team! Let's get right to it so I can show off their awesome talent!! They have given ME some great inspiration and I'm sure they will do the same for you!  Along with their project I have added a little bit about them as well. Please stop by their blogs and

Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00068608903127593619noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689071282945304532.post-66798167919078949712011-01-29T11:12:00.000-05:002011-01-29T11:12:33.345-05:00

Good Morning!! I finally got to play with Emma's new stamps from My Creative Time!! I'm super excited to share this card with you and I just LOVE her stamps. I kept this card nice and simple.  The 'chocolate' was a 3D sticker I got from Michael's for .99cents. It was a fudgsicle but I turned it into a piece of chocolate! Enjoy! Off to Disney on Ice with my two little princesses!Have a great

Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00068608903127593619noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689071282945304532.post-17961640885915241792011-01-28T09:04:00.000-05:002011-01-28T09:04:51.077-05:00

Today I'd like to share a card I made using the Pagoda cartridge. There were so many times that I was going to buy this cartridge since it came out and I am so happy that I never did. I went to Michael's two weeks ago and found it for $9.99! Good things come to those that wait .... yeah, right, I'm the QUEEN of being impatient! ;) Be sure to come back on Monday because my fabulous Design Team

Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00068608903127593619noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689071282945304532.post-16854645351439686812011-01-27T09:39:00.000-05:002011-01-27T09:39:38.688-05:00

Good morning, today I'd like to share a wedding card with you. I used the Spring Holiday Cards Seasonal cartridge for the shape behind the sentiment. I am just loving these new seasonal carts!! Have a wonderful day.Lauren Supplies:Spring Holiday Cards Seasonal cart40:31 Creations 'Marriage Quotes' stamp setDCWV The Black Currant StackRecollections cardstockSakura gel pen in metallic black

Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00068608903127593619noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689071282945304532.post-69792297017433057462011-01-26T10:25:00.000-05:002011-01-26T10:25:05.550-05:00

Hello Everyone! Here is a card I made using the new April Showers Seasonal cart. I am so super happy with the way it turned out and I think this just might be my favorite card ever! The sentiment is from 40:31 Creations 'Say Something' stamp set. Hope you like it!! Have a great day! Lauren Supplies:April Showers Seasonal CartCosmo Cricket Mini Deck - Material GirlRecollections cardstock40:31

Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00068608903127593619noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689071282945304532.post-80751099563718104802011-01-24T10:59:00.000-05:002011-01-24T10:59:20.589-05:00

 Winners!!!   The winner from the Blogaversary is - LadybugCarrie and she said  Happy Blogaversary Lauren! :-) Love your layout and LOVE the stamp set! Thank you for the chance to win! The winner from the Scrappin Roots Blog Hop is - Brenna and she said that is incredibly cute, i love the background paper you used for your layout!! Ladies me send me your address and I will get the stamp

Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00068608903127593619noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689071282945304532.post-22756727124344289032011-01-22T08:00:00.002-05:002011-01-23T21:14:05.700-05:00

Good morning! If you came from  Jennifer's blog then you are hopping in the right direction, if not start with Erin because you do not want to miss anything!!  I was thrilled when Erin asked me to be a part of this hop. Scrapbooking is my first love and there is nothing better than a completed layout!! I hope you like it!! In honor of this hop I am giving away one of my newly released stamp

Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00068608903127593619noreply@blogger.com134tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689071282945304532.post-81809824498052840492011-01-20T19:43:00.001-05:002011-01-20T19:45:40.501-05:00

Have you seen one of the new Hello Thursday releases, 'Baby Steps'?  Perfect with my newly released stamp set 'New Baby' now available for pre-order on my blog ---->  Take a look .... To view the rest of the Hello Thursday releases you can go HERE at Courtney Lane Designs! She has some awesome projects to view as well!Have a great night!Lauren

Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00068608903127593619noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689071282945304532.post-82016596662215384072011-01-18T22:42:00.002-05:002011-01-19T23:40:09.750-05:00

Introducing my newest stamp sets!!  Marriage Titles, Marriage Quotes, New Baby and Say Something Now available for Pre-order!Each set is $13.99 Marriage Title - Pre Order New Baby - Pre Order Marriage Quotes - Pre Order Say Something - Pre Order

Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00068608903127593619noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689071282945304532.post-69106677244009580512011-01-15T11:00:00.001-05:002011-01-15T11:00:06.309-05:00

Good Morning Everyone!!  This was THE hardest decision to make, wow!! ALL the DT submissions were amazing and everyone is so SUPER talented! I wish I could have everyone, but I can't ... yet!! ;) I did expand my Designers by two, so you will be meeting eight  '40:31 Creations' Designers today who will be working with my new stamps! They are {drum-roll please} .... (in no particular order) Full

Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00068608903127593619noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689071282945304532.post-22716412731093482142011-01-15T09:32:00.001-05:002011-01-15T09:51:29.764-05:00

Good morning, here is a card and matching gift tag I made using my new stamp set 'Love' by 40:31 Creations!  Hope you like it! If you would like to purchase this stamp set you can click on the BUY NOW button to the right of this post on my blog ... or go HERE! Lauren --------------------------------Supplies:Gypsy and Cricut ExpressionCartridges:Once Upon a PrincessCreate a CritterCardstock:

Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00068608903127593619noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689071282945304532.post-64864497059303876992011-01-14T08:52:00.002-05:002011-01-17T20:52:48.400-05:00

***Giveaway is now closed***  Happy Friday Everyone! I'm so excited because today is my 1 year blogaversary!! Wow, I cannot believe it's been a whole year since I got my first Cricut! I'm so thankful for all my followers! It only seems fitting to share with you my very first scrapbook layout on my blog. As I looked outside the kitchen window this morning it brought me back to that layout. The

Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00068608903127593619noreply@blogger.com44tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689071282945304532.post-58663827446066670372011-01-10T22:51:00.000-05:002011-01-10T22:51:12.484-05:00

Introducing my NEWLY released stamp set - Just in time for Valentines Day! 'Love' by 40:31 Creations $13.99 plus $.99 shipping Available for Pre-order! Order to the right of this blog post!

Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00068608903127593619noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689071282945304532.post-67096042266473397262011-01-10T15:20:00.001-05:002011-01-10T15:38:32.400-05:00

Happy Monday, I think .. I have been sick along with three of my kids. So my hope was to start the scrapbook video series today but that's not going to happen. I was able to get a layout finished, super simple and super easy - just the way I like to scrapbook!! This layout is for my friend who is in the Air Force. The title is 'before and after' cause she is showing off her muscles!! Also

Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00068608903127593619noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689071282945304532.post-28181866924696051152011-01-08T23:50:00.001-05:002011-01-09T01:55:11.111-05:00

Peachy Keen Stamps, LFIF Challenge is back for the new year! Can I say EXCITED!!!  For this challenge we are asked to make a thank you card.  I really like mine, I kept it simple and elegant. I used Jim Holtz distress ink to make the stamps look vintage. Enjoy. If you would like to apply to be on my up and coming Design Team you can go HERE! The talent coming in is amazing, going to be a tough

Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00068608903127593619noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689071282945304532.post-18132012613089321032011-01-08T23:31:00.001-05:002011-01-09T01:52:41.737-05:00

Whoo hoo!! Emma is back with her challenges and I am so happy!! For this challenge we are to use an older Cricut Cartridge and our project has to have a heart somewhere on it!  For mine today I made a card with Simply Charmed. I know it's not old like most but it's 'older'! I hope you like it. Enjoy! There is still time to apply to be on my 1st ever Design Team! If you would like details on that

Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00068608903127593619noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689071282945304532.post-47387455026344800032011-01-06T11:58:00.000-05:002011-01-06T11:58:20.752-05:00

Happy Thursday! Here is a video I made last night. I was asked to make up some Egypt Invitations for a friend of mine.  Hope you enjoy!! Lauren

Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00068608903127593619noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689071282945304532.post-23663440357805340872011-01-04T10:34:00.001-05:002011-01-04T19:02:50.202-05:00

***YOU CAN SEARCH ON EBAY FOR THIS ITEM. TYPE BOW EASY IN THE SEARCH!!! Hello Everyone! Today I have a post that I am a little nervous about, haha! My very first video! Some of my fellow crafting friends were curious about the 'Bow Easy' and wanted to see how it worked! I am the worst at tying bows and this tool has helped me SO much! I don't know if there is an actual site that sells these but I

Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00068608903127593619noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689071282945304532.post-15005958296393775902010-12-31T23:53:00.001-05:002011-01-06T18:48:13.803-05:00

Hello paper crafting friends!!  I am excited to announce that I am looking for ANY card-making and scrapbooking girls (or guys) to sign on to my first ever Design Team!!! I have some surprises coming my way and I would love for my design team to be a BIG part of that!  So what's expected?Create two cards and one layout a month for posting Participate in one challenge a monthHave an active blog (

Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00068608903127593619noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689071282945304532.post-21566321883692472632010-12-30T09:41:00.001-05:002010-12-30T09:41:51.995-05:00

It's almost time to celebrate the new year!! Wow, what a great year 2010 was and I know 2011 will be even better!! I hope you all have a fabulous new year and many more to come!  Here is a card I made to celebrate - hope you enjoy! Cutting Machine:Gypsy and Cricut ExpressionCartridges:Simply Charmed - pg 71Cardstock:Papertrey Ink - Hibiscus BurstK&Company - Black and Ivory Fusion paper

Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00068608903127593619noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689071282945304532.post-18383183556038211952010-12-28T22:47:00.000-05:002011-01-01T08:38:54.395-05:00

Hi Friends! I wanted to share a cute card I made using the Smiley Cards Gypsy cartridge! I thought the little baby was so fun and of course I had to use my Peachy Keen stamps with it!! Enjoy! Cutting Machine:Gypsy and Cricut ExpressionCardstock:Papertrey Ink - Hibiscus BurstK&Company - Snuggle Bug paper padRecollections kraft cardstockStamps:Peachy Keen Stamps  - Just Baby FacesBling:Ribbon

Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00068608903127593619noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689071282945304532.post-63246132843544206572010-12-28T16:36:00.000-05:002010-12-28T16:36:58.848-05:00

Made a quick video of my favorite projects from 2010! Enjoy!Lauren

Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00068608903127593619noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689071282945304532.post-72381400950392484662010-12-26T12:15:00.000-05:002010-12-26T12:15:33.338-05:00

I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas!  Here are the six cards I made for my card packs as gifts! Enjoy!Lauren

Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00068608903127593619noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689071282945304532.post-2494023863478683922010-12-22T23:39:00.000-05:002010-12-22T23:39:30.799-05:00

Hello everyone!! I finally feel like I'm ALMOST ready for Christmas. Still have some last minute things to tend to tomorrow and then I think I will be able to relax!! I just want to share with you how I decorated some treat bags and packaging for some homemade cards I am giving as gifts. For the treat bags I used the Gingerbread seasonal cartridge and kept it very simple.  For the homemade card

Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00068608903127593619noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689071282945304532.post-49275774171527028802010-12-20T19:55:00.000-05:002010-12-20T19:55:58.908-05:00

I am SOO excited to announce that I will be guest designing for Peachy Keen Stamps in 2011!!!  I got word several days ago and I have had to keep my mouth shut, and for me that's very hard to do!!  Peachy Keen stamps are my absolute favorite and I am honored to be able to guest design for them for a whole week!! I will be designing along with 45 other very talented ladies! Here is a list of all

Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00068608903127593619noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689071282945304532.post-56797268219619291792010-12-20T09:23:00.001-05:002010-12-20T09:23:47.626-05:00

Good Monday Morning! I have the winners from the Peachy Keen Blog Hop and Homemade Christmas Blog Hop......  they are  For the Gingerbread Seasonal Cartridge:Anna said... Adorable!!! Just adorable!!! Thanks for the chance to win.  For My Pink Stamper 'Christmas Wishes' stamp setKerry--Momma K said... Very cute candy dish. Thanks for sharing.Congrats!!! Ladies, please contact me with your

Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00068608903127593619noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689071282945304532.post-90331842611525537242010-12-19T20:10:00.000-05:002010-12-19T20:10:37.522-05:00

Hello to all my new followers! It's SO nice to have you!! I have lots of fun projects coming up and a really neat announcement too!  I should be able to share that soon! I will be picking winners tomorrow from both my giveaways!   Here are some sweet treats for my son's 2nd grade class. These were pretty simple to make, with the help of my Grandmother! We had a pretty good assembly line going!

Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00068608903127593619noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689071282945304532.post-66252102120774984612010-12-18T03:00:00.005-05:002010-12-18T10:21:15.194-05:00

Hello Everyone and welcome to the Homemade Christmas Blog Hop! If you came from Liz then you are hopping in the right direction. If not start with Crafting With Cristina cause you don't want to miss anything!   For my project I made a Christmas candy dish!!  I got this idea from my Grandmother, who I also got ALL my crafting gene's from. She is ONE VERY talented lady! I have four little

Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00068608903127593619noreply@blogger.com80tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689071282945304532.post-58097179601250067402010-12-16T03:00:00.005-05:002010-12-19T20:41:07.275-05:00

Hello everyone, if you came from Mandy's blog you are hopping in the right direction!  If not please go to the Peachy Keen Blog cause you don't want to miss anything!! Happy Birthday Kathy!! I am so honored to be apart of this special blog hop just for you!  I made a card today using my FAVORITE PK stamps - Everyday Character Assortment. This was my first set of stamps that I ever bought, but not

Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00068608903127593619noreply@blogger.com207tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689071282945304532.post-2280472257515278272010-12-10T14:13:00.000-05:002010-12-10T14:13:28.152-05:00

Hello Everyone! I was able to craft last night while everyone slept. I made 24 cards total! WOW!! Here is one of the cards I made using the Jolly Holidays Cricut Cartridge. I still don't have my camera so the quality is not that good.  The patterned paper is actually pink and you can't tell :( Enjoy,  Lauren

Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00068608903127593619noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689071282945304532.post-64976640147038214482010-12-02T08:40:00.000-05:002010-12-02T08:40:55.698-05:00

Good Morning!!  I have the WINNER for the Jolly Holidays Cricut cartridge!! First let me say how much I ENJOYED reading everyones traditions! Wow!! They were awesome and give me some great ideas to start doing with my kids!  So on to the winner ........... Random.org picked #32!! Cricut Matriarch said... Already am friend on Facebook. Just added as a follower here. My favorite tradition is

Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00068608903127593619noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689071282945304532.post-12907069574887080602010-12-01T11:00:00.001-05:002010-12-01T11:00:08.705-05:00

Good Morning Everyone!! Here are two cards that I made using Laying Nora from C.C. Designs and my BELOVED Copic markers!!They are simple and Cute and I hope you enjoy them! For this card I used the Imaginisce Apple Cider Paper Pad, Papertrey Ink buttons and twine and my I-Rock with PINK gems!! The sentiment is from My Pink Stamper, Faithful Sayings stamp set. -----------------------------------

Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00068608903127593619noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689071282945304532.post-71614643244097088932010-11-30T21:07:00.001-05:002010-11-30T21:07:59.494-05:00

First I would like to say hello to all my new followers and hey to my faithful ones!! So super happy to have you!!   (I am STILL waiting for my camera that takes REALLY nice pictures to get fixed, so please excuse the poor photo) So I have been playing around with Copic markers for about 3 weeks now and I'm addicted!! They are AWESOME! Here is a card I made with my Copic markers. The stamp is

Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00068608903127593619noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689071282945304532.post-61622826959941751572010-11-29T10:19:00.002-05:002010-11-29T13:52:57.026-05:00

Hello all - I have a giveaway for you!! The NEW Cricut Lite Jolly Holidays Cartridge!! To Enter:Become a follower here on my blog and friend request me on FacebookComment on THIS post and tell me your favorite tradition of the holiday.I'll close the giveaway on Wednesday December 1st, Midnight EST!Good luck everyone :) Lauren

Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00068608903127593619noreply@blogger.com44tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689071282945304532.post-66371275486186816152010-11-23T16:31:00.001-05:002010-11-23T16:31:26.535-05:00

Here is a peek of a new card I am working on. Will post the card soon .... :)Published with Blogger-droid v1.6.5

Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00068608903127593619noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689071282945304532.post-89356495392117541242010-11-15T00:14:00.001-05:002010-11-15T00:14:55.630-05:00

Here is a card I made for a wedding. The stamp is from The Greeting Farm and the sentiment is from My Pink Stamper Everyday Life stamp set. I used my (very quickly) growing set of Copic Sketch markers to color the adorable stamp and kept the card very simple. I still dont have my camera so I had to use my phone, the photos are not the best. More cards to be posted soon,Enjoy! Lauren

Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00068608903127593619noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689071282945304532.post-24864084107069094252010-11-11T23:39:00.001-05:002010-11-11T23:39:58.834-05:00

This is a little sneak peek of what I have been up to! (See my previous post) This stamp is from The Greeting Farm, one of my new favorite places!! I will post the card soon. :) LaurenPublished with Blogger-droid v1.6.5

Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00068608903127593619noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689071282945304532.post-64170230361914848442010-11-11T18:56:00.003-05:002010-11-11T23:42:34.102-05:00

I feel like I have disappeared out of the crafting blog world, but I'm still busy at home crafting.  My daughter broke my camera, boo hoo!! BUT, it's on it way back to the manufacturer to get fixed, YAY - so I will have plenty of cards to share with you in a few days!!! I've also been VERY busy playing with Copic markers and some adorable stamps - so you will see a new side of my crafting soon :

Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00068608903127593619noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689071282945304532.post-5003766654860145052010-11-02T12:04:00.001-04:002010-11-02T12:04:35.390-04:00

So my daughter decided to play with my very expensive camera and broke it. I am not happy and had to use my phone camera to take these pictures. Sorry if they came out bad. I made this card using the Sweethearts cart. Ill edit the rest if the supplies I used when I Can get to my computer. Enjoy!!Published with Blogger-droid v1.6.4

Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00068608903127593619noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689071282945304532.post-77804650674249488582010-11-01T20:49:00.002-04:002010-11-01T20:53:56.079-04:00

Looks like the Gypsy update works!! So there is no handbook for this cartridge, boo hoo, but I managed to figure it out. It's easy! Enjoy. Published with Blogger-droid v1.6.4 Supplies: Gypsy and Cricut Expression Cardstock: DCWV - The Latte Stack Recollections Stamps:  We R Memory Keepers - Celebrate Bling: Brown Embroidery Floss Sakura white pen Stickles in Frosted Lace I-Rock gems 

Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00068608903127593619noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689071282945304532.post-3976803436291084052010-10-25T20:57:00.000-04:002010-10-25T20:57:22.174-04:00

Count Your Blessings . . . I know I sure am. It's been WAY too long since I posted something, actually since I've 'scrapped'.  Our new baby boy will be 3 weeks already on Wednesday! He is doing great and brings all of us so much JOY. His brother and sisters are having so much fun being Mommy's big helpers! AND I finally moved my scrap space into the basement and out of the dining room! I should

Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00068608903127593619noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689071282945304532.post-73807933307449686662010-10-14T09:49:00.000-04:002010-10-14T09:49:06.652-04:00

For this project I used Winter Woodland and My Pink Stamper Christmas Wishes stamps!! I thought the trees and the sentiment were perfect for each other!! I heat embossed the sentiment so it really stood out and added some stickles to the trees!! Enjoy! Supplies:Gypsy and Cricut ExpressionCardstock:DCWV - The Autumn StackRecollectionsStamps:My Pink Stamper - Winter WishesRecollections - Snowflake

Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00068608903127593619noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689071282945304532.post-46336566268982675272010-10-10T23:06:00.000-04:002010-10-10T23:06:48.617-04:00

Hi Everyone! I'm finally home from the hospital and enjoying the baby very much! My kids are also super thrilled for their new baby brother to be home!! Above is two quick cards I made a few weeks ago and never posted it.  One card two ways . . . (no Cricut, gasp) hope you enjoy it!  I hope to get back to crafting VERY soon!! Lauren Supplies:My Pink Stamper stamps - Spooky Puns and Everyday

Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00068608903127593619noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689071282945304532.post-44784251881184797072010-10-08T20:55:00.001-04:002010-10-08T20:55:59.557-04:00

I am so happy to announce that our new baby boy, Elijah Joseph, was born on October 7th at 3:51am. 7lbs 19inches!! He is so cute and doing wonderful!! LaurenPublished with Blogger-droid v1.6.2

Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00068608903127593619noreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689071282945304532.post-46008678189661289512010-10-01T00:13:00.000-04:002010-10-01T00:13:01.697-04:00

Well it is officially October 1st over here on the East Coast (deadline is over)! Still no baby :( but I am feeling much better now! I had such a wonderful time reading everyone's sweet {SWEET} comments!!! Thank you for all the nice get well wishes and thoughts!!   So I decided since all of you crafters are so WONDERFUL I would pick {TWO} winners!!  Here they are ....provided by Random.org First

Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00068608903127593619noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689071282945304532.post-85500406462169789612010-09-30T09:10:00.004-04:002010-09-30T15:10:57.013-04:00

Hello Crafters!!! Welcome to another Pink Design Team post featuring My Pink Stamper Spooky Puns stamp set. I can not get enough of Robyn's stamps, they are so easy to use and always give such a crisp image!! So today I am using the 'Pick of the Patch' stamp. I used the Martha Stewart Embossing heat tool and embossing powder in green to really make it pop and the Cricut cartridge I used was

Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00068608903127593619noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689071282945304532.post-42643498595533548922010-09-26T18:42:00.001-04:002010-10-01T16:53:23.325-04:00

***Giveaway is closed*** I have a giveaway for you!! I'm now 38 weeks pregnant and have been on the couch for almost 4 days with a head cold. No fun!! I have not been able to craft and I feel bad for not posting any projects. I am so thankful for all my crafty followers, here is the giveaway!!   Cuddlebug Embossing Folder - Boo To You!! All you have to do is become a follower of my blog (if

Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00068608903127593619noreply@blogger.com46tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689071282945304532.post-47315069681106782142010-09-21T09:30:00.001-04:002010-09-21T09:30:00.587-04:00

Good morning and welcome to another My Pink Stamper Design Team Post!! I am excited to share with you one one of my MOST favorite cards I have made.  I used my Gypsy and Cricut markers to draw this adorable spider and I just love how it came out! First I drew the spider with the markers then used the shadow feature to cut it out. The spider is cut from Doodlecharms (I think he is my favorite

Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00068608903127593619noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689071282945304532.post-23101768144008716912010-09-20T10:16:00.001-04:002010-09-20T10:33:09.736-04:00

Good morning! Please forgive me, I have not posted in several days. I am now 37 weeks pregnant and I feel as if I lost my creative inspiration, I'm sure I'll get it back when I start nesting (hopefully).  It's very hard for me to sit at my crafting table without my back hurting or my belly getting in my way. I know I have a blog line up and I will hopefully get back to that as soon as the baby

Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00068608903127593619noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689071282945304532.post-91076781742766194562010-09-15T09:30:00.001-04:002010-09-18T13:56:31.788-04:00

  Since I already posted my Peachy Keen Challenge submission last Wednesday and Let's Face It Fridays does not start till this Friday, I thought I would post a wedding card I made over the weekend.  Very simple! See you back here tomorrow, enjoy!-----------------------------Supplies:Gypsy and Cricut ExpressionCartridge:Once Upon a PrincessCardstock:DCWV - Black Current stackRecollectionsStamps:My

Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00068608903127593619noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689071282945304532.post-57764588733331845932010-09-14T09:30:00.001-04:002010-09-14T09:30:00.814-04:00

Hello my crafting friends! I made this adorable card using the Hello Kitty cartridge. I have to admit this cartridge confuses me.  So I used my Cricut Markers and the silhouette feature key to draw 'Kitty' and then cut the design with the shadow feature. I did that all with my Gypsy. Then I used patterned paper and my markers to finish 'Kitty' off!  For my sentiment I used one of My Pink

Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00068608903127593619noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689071282945304532.post-20813439666602810292010-09-13T09:30:00.008-04:002010-09-13T09:30:01.026-04:00

My Pink Stamper Spotlight Monday---------------------------------------------  Morning, For this card I used Celebrate with Flourish, one of the Cricut Lite carts. I thought the little ice skates were so cute! This cartridge has a lot of different holiday and seasonal cuts, it's great. For the sentiment I used My Pink Stamper stamps - Winter Punnies. Enjoy!!---------------------------------------

Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00068608903127593619noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689071282945304532.post-62404249385016796772010-09-11T15:53:00.000-04:002010-09-11T15:53:52.866-04:00

We Will Never Forget I can still remember where I was at the exact moment tragedy hit this day in 2001, as many of you do as well.  My thoughts and prayers will always be with the families who lost their precious loved ones.  I would like thank all our Men and Women who so boldly and bravely serve our country, we are ever so grateful for all you do. Your sacrifice and time away from your loved

Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00068608903127593619noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689071282945304532.post-38646286562015248562010-09-10T09:30:00.004-04:002010-09-10T09:30:01.598-04:00

It's Friday, I hope everyone has a wonderful start to their weekend this morning!! My normal post for Fridays should be my entry for My Creative Time - Throwback Thursday Challenge BUT Emma has been VERY busy this week with a Halloween Theme Party on her blog with projects, video's and prizes!!  You NEED to check out all the adorable and AMAZING projects she has created, she is just so talented! 

Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00068608903127593619noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689071282945304532.post-55953581108531765302010-09-09T08:00:00.005-04:002010-09-09T08:00:09.124-04:00

Good Morning! This is a layout I made for my son! I made him this 12x12 layout to remind him how proud I am of him and that I can't believe he is in second grade already!! I will add a couple pictures I have of the two of us before I frame it for him.  I hope you like it!Supplies:Gypsy and Cricut ExpressionCartridges:Dinosaur TracksGypsy WanderingsCardstock:RecollectionsStamps:NoneBling:Sakura in

Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00068608903127593619noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689071282945304532.post-23726964455228896252010-09-08T18:45:00.001-04:002010-09-08T18:48:34.997-04:00

Hi Everyone, today has been a CRAZY day! I wanted to have my design done last night for the Peachy Keen Challenge but that just didn't happen.  Here is the sketch and color palette we had to follow: So while I was making dinner tonight I was able to sneak away a few times and finished my project! I'm very happy with the way it turned out, but the colors were such a challenge. I didn't have

Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00068608903127593619noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689071282945304532.post-47570476598473783582010-09-07T09:00:00.004-04:002010-09-07T09:00:09.314-04:00

Cricut Viewer RequestHello everyone! Today is Cricut Viewer Request, but since it's my first Tuesday doing this I wanted to post my completed project which was a Sneak Peek from several days ago.  I finally got them finished. I switched a few things around and I am very happy with the way things turned out!!  I used 3 1/2 x 6 3/4 paper sacks that I picked up at Micheals.  I cut the height of the

Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00068608903127593619noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689071282945304532.post-25383522981619401602010-09-06T09:00:00.002-04:002010-09-06T09:51:36.252-04:00

My Pink Stamper Spotlight Monday Good morning!! Today is Monday which means it is My Pink Stamper stamps spotlight day!!  I am using Robyn's Everyday Life stamp set for this adorable baby card.  Hope you like it!! Supplies:Gypsy and Cricut ExpressionCartridge:Simply CharmedCardstock:K&Company - Black and Ivory FusionRecollectionsStamps:My Pink Stamper stamps- Everyday LifePeachy Keen Stamps -

Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00068608903127593619noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689071282945304532.post-85597374263762646892010-09-04T10:10:00.001-04:002010-09-06T09:23:17.459-04:00

Happy Saturday everyone!! I am {EXCITED} to announce that I am starting a blog line up. What does that mean?  Each week day will be dedicated to a certain theme!! I wanted to give, you my viewers, something more consistant so this is what I thought would be great for that!  {On to the line up} Monday: My Pink Stamper stamps Spotlight. I will be using Robyn's 4 {NEW} stamp sets. Winter Punnies,

Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00068608903127593619noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689071282945304532.post-63910629469800514082010-09-01T12:00:00.005-04:002010-09-01T20:40:16.309-04:00

I hope you enjoyed my Fall card, here is the second design I am going to share with you.  I am waiting patiently to order My Pink Stamper - Spooky Puns stamp set, so I can add a sentiment to the bottom of the tombstone!! Hope you enjoy it!! Supplies:Gypsy and Cricut ExpressionCartridge:Simply CharmedCardstock:RecollectionsDCVW - Autumn SplendorStamps:Peachy Keen - Happy Fall Faces - small

Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00068608903127593619noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689071282945304532.post-17675908913556969072010-09-01T08:00:00.000-04:002010-09-01T08:00:05.799-04:00

FINALLY - I got my Simply Charmed Cartridge!! I have been waiting VERY impatiently for this cart to become available other than on HSN!! A thank you to Emma from My Creative Time who gave me a link to an online company who made the cart available!! If you would like to order it you can go HERE!!  I got it in the mail today and I've already designed 6 projects with it on my gypsy and put 3 of them

Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00068608903127593619noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689071282945304532.post-61765239804910585982010-08-30T08:00:00.003-04:002010-09-06T09:23:40.728-04:00

My baby boy, Isaac, is going camping in a couple days with my parents. It's one of his special times with them during the year. I thought it would be nice to make him a card to let him know I will be thinking about him while he is gone.  Enjoy! Supplies:Gypsy and Cricut ExpressionCartridges:Create A CritterCardstock:RecollectionsStamps:Peachy Keen Stamps - Happy Fall Faces My Pink Stamper -

Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00068608903127593619noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689071282945304532.post-69650810606562897262010-08-28T16:12:00.000-04:002010-08-28T16:12:30.694-04:00

Hello Everyone!! I had so much fun looking at everyone's amazing projects for my challenge and I have a WINNER!!!   Random.org picked number . . . . Congrats to Sandra at 365 Days of Cricut!!!Please contact me within the next three day at fourtythirtyonecreations.com so I can get your Peachy Keen Stamps mailed out to you!!! Thanks for playing along everyone!!

Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00068608903127593619noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689071282945304532.post-66927762338809458032010-08-26T14:41:00.001-04:002010-08-26T15:02:41.956-04:00

It's Thursday, which means tomorrow is Friday!!! My kids have been waiting all summer for our local 'Corn Maize' to open and {TOMORROW} is opening day!! Every time we drive by they scream and ask if it's August 27th yet.  So in honor of them I made this adorable pumpkin card! I also designed it for Erin's challenge over at Erin Lee Creative! Be sure to check out her Halloween challenge and the

Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00068608903127593619noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689071282945304532.post-79822423045890991392010-08-25T08:00:00.005-04:002010-08-26T15:03:04.912-04:00

Good Morning and Happy Wednesday!!I am so excited to share this card with you. Mostly because one of my MOST FAVORITE designers, Emma, over at My Creative Time made a card that inspired mine! I saw her's and fell in love with it!! I had to make my own. This is the one I created!! (I went back and added some stickles in Lime Green)-------------------------------------PLEASE be sure to hop on over

Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00068608903127593619noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689071282945304532.post-50401705865343204902010-08-24T08:00:00.010-04:002010-08-24T09:36:55.706-04:00

Good morning my crafty friends! I have something special to share with you! I received a blog award!! {YAY} I am super excited to be receiving this award!! {SO} Thank you SO much to Jenny over at Crazy About Cricut. Thank you for making me feel SO special!!  HERE is my AWARD!!! and here are my requirements in accepting this award: 1. No matter what kind of day I'm having, I can go sit at my

Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00068608903127593619noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689071282945304532.post-22732667339305874802010-08-23T11:13:00.005-04:002010-08-26T15:03:22.262-04:00

Good MONDAY everyone!!! Today I have a very special giveaway to go with a challenge! I hope you all participate and tell your other crafty friends as well!!   What's the CHALLENGE?!! Create a card or layout with a HALLOWEEN theme! -------------------------------------------------------------Here is my 12 x 12 layout of my family 'trick or treating' last Halloween! Here are the rules for the

Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00068608903127593619noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689071282945304532.post-34664416515185708562010-08-22T08:00:00.009-04:002010-08-22T08:00:04.652-04:00

Happy Sunday!! Today I am giving you a sneak peek of some projects Isaac (my not so little boy) and I are working on for some of his friends! I don't want to show everything cause I don't want the surprise to be seen before his friends get them in the mail!  I am planning on mailing these out [hopefully] by Wednesday so I will post the finished project then!! Have a blessed day!------------------

Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00068608903127593619noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689071282945304532.post-26207021981750640742010-08-21T15:21:00.001-04:002010-09-06T09:24:43.625-04:00

Here is another card I designed using WINTER PUNNIES from Robyn's new stamps!! Enjoy! Supplies:Gypsy and CricutCartridge:Snow FriendsCardstock:RecollectionsStamps:MPS Stamps - Winter PunniesPKS - Everyday Character Face Parts and MORE!Bling:Embroidery FlossSakura white pendaffodil embossing powderMartha Stewart punch

Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00068608903127593619noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689071282945304532.post-72683943821304088722010-08-21T14:12:00.002-04:002010-09-06T09:25:13.400-04:00

Here is a preview of My Pink Stampers new stamp set CHRISTMAS WISHES! Also this is my submission for Emma's Throwback Thursday Challenge.  Her challenge was to use the Paper Doll Dress Up Cartridge and the theme is 'Frame it. To enter her challenge you can go HERE. I LOVE these new stamps, I have been wanting Holiday sentiments and these are {PERFECT}!!!!  To pre-order the stamps you can go to

Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00068608903127593619noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689071282945304532.post-33362059676904078392010-08-21T11:59:00.002-04:002010-09-06T09:25:38.469-04:00

Hi Everyone, I am so excited because Robyn sent me some of her BRAND NEW stamp sets to preview!! She is too kind!! I am working on several projects right now with the new stamps and I will get them up and posted within the next few hours!! Stay tuned!!!!! You can go HERE to place an order. They are all super awesome!! ------------------------------------------------ SPOOKY PUNS ------------------

Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00068608903127593619noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689071282945304532.post-43424328093389811092010-08-20T10:31:00.000-04:002010-08-20T10:31:57.498-04:00

Happy Friday Everyone!! Today I am a Guest Designer for Inking It Up, and I am so {EXCITED}!!! You can head over HERE to see what I have created for you! Also while your there be sure to check out Inking It Up's {AWESOME} projects! ------------------------------------------------- Here is a little sneak peek!! ************************************

Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00068608903127593619noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689071282945304532.post-26764785361827849112010-08-14T20:10:00.002-04:002010-08-18T23:14:12.083-04:00

Here are two wedding cards I had to whip up VERY quickly today. We have a wedding tomorrow and my parents have a vow renewal on Monday to attend.  My girls were napping so I was able to design these and put them together with just enough time.  {ALSO} My wonderful Grandma was able to find TWO I-Rock tools at Michaels the other day and graciously got me one!! All the gems on the cards were so easy

Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00068608903127593619noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689071282945304532.post-47804193881120354182010-08-13T12:24:00.002-04:002010-08-18T23:14:30.227-04:00

Yay! Emma is back with her Throwback Thursday Challenge! She was off for two weeks and I am thrilled that it's back on!! Her TTCs' are something I always look forward to! So for this one we had to use the Paisley cartridge and the theme was 'SCHOOL'. Here is my design for this challenge, I must admit it was a 'challenge' as the paisley cart doesn't have much for school. I switched my design

Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00068608903127593619noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689071282945304532.post-79082018203879982692010-08-12T09:00:00.003-04:002010-09-06T09:27:08.801-04:00

I am SOOO excited today!!Robyn from My Pink Stamper has given me the honor of being one of her Pink Designers!! I have designed three projects featuring My Pink Stamper stamps! The first two are the most adorable cards and the third is a two page layout. Scrapbooking is my number one love, and I had so much fun incorporating MPS stamps into my adorable layout!  A {HUGE} 'Thank you' to Robyn for

Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00068608903127593619noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689071282945304532.post-33489930840679224292010-08-11T14:11:00.002-04:002010-08-18T23:15:33.304-04:00

Hello!! Here is my submission for the Peachy Keen Stamps Challenge! You can see the sketch at the bottom of this post. I finally used my Robotz cartridge after having it for nearly three months! I will say this cartridge was a tad bit confusing, so I didn't use all the layers for my Robot girl! I used PKS for the eyes and MPS stamp for the sentiment! Hope you like it!! Supplies: Gypsy and

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Here is a really sweet card I made. I have only ever used my Serenade cartridge once and that was last Christmas when I opened my new Cricut Expression.  I forgot how adorable this bird was and decided to design a card around it! I used MPS Stamps - Tweetie Hoo Puns for the sentiment! I hope you like it!!  Supplies:Gypsy and Cricut Expression Cartridges:Serenade Cardstock: Recollectios DCWV -

Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00068608903127593619noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689071282945304532.post-3576132598748938872010-08-06T09:05:00.003-04:002010-09-06T09:27:44.907-04:00

Today is my mom's 29th Birthday (wink wink)!! This year we are VERY BLESSED to be celebrating her birthday. About 4 months ago she was diagnosed with cancer, as of today, through treatment and God's healing hand she is doing very well and as far as we know cancer free!! I made a special card for her, she loves dogs and I thought this was just PERFECT for her! Today I purchased the Martha

Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00068608903127593619noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689071282945304532.post-45048953645552407582010-08-05T09:00:00.003-04:002010-08-18T23:17:18.000-04:00

   I have been wanting to use my Paper Doll Dress up for a while now, so I made this card.  Again, I used the Latte DCWV stack and Recollections cardstock (my favorite)! My son saw this card and asked if he could have it! I really enjoyed using the cuts in an 'old school' way, without hiding contour for faces! I hope you like it, I know I do!! Supplies:Gypsy and Cricut Expression Cartridges:

Laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00068608903127593619noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1689071282945304532.post-3228525494829422382010-08-03T19:17:00.005-04:002010-09-06T09:29:34.142-04:00

I made this card a few days ago and just now had some time to take some pictures and upload them. I used the Latte Stack from DCWV. I can't get enough of this stack.  Some pages have glitter, which I used for the icing on the cupcake. I tired my best to take a picture so it would really show up. Some of the pages are metallic, which I used for my background layer. It's a great stack! The

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