Trick or Treat?

Howdy Crafters - This Racoon is all dressed up in his GREEN costume ready to Trick or Treat - thanks for dropping by, Blessings, Gail

Recipe
Cardstock - White, Orange, Rust, Black, Greens, Patterned
Glitter glue on Pumpkin eyes and mouth
Portrait Die Cutting Machine - Trick or Treat SVG - I added the Pumpkin-Cricut Die Cutting Machine - Create a Critter Racoon - Cuttlebug - Quickutz Halloween Bag die cuts - Handle, bag, Ghost - Scotch Foam Tape behind bag-
Halloween Bones Ribbon  Gold Ribbon - Bow-It-All - 2-Way Tape - ATG - Scotch Quick Dry White Glue

It would be an honor to share with
October - Challenge Me Monday - Fantabulous Cricut Challenge - Halloween #1
October Just Keep on Creating AG
October CHN Patterned Paper
Really Reasonable Ribbon #174  AG #2

~Ocean Vacation~

Howdy Crafters - Someday I would like to take a vacation to the Ocean ~ Maine or California ~ Looking at Maine - but we shall see. I just think it would be cool to see all the ships and such - as well as any critters ~ so this card represents a dream vacation - and if it ever happens I will post some photos on my blog - thanks for stopping by - blessings, Gail

Recipe
White cardstock for base
Spellbinders Rectangle die - DCWV Hey Sailor Rope Patterned Cardstock - Light blue cardstock for base - Dabbler Sponge and Blue in for water - Yellow Color Burst for Sun, Fiskars Punch for clouds, Anchor Washi Tape - Cricut Machine - Create a Critter Whale page 41 - A Wink of Stella on Splash Cricut Cut and Whale tail, fins, and water shooting from top of head - Scotch Foam Tape behind the whale

It would be an honor to share with
Fantabulous Cricut Project about Vacation #2
August CHN Patterned

Hippo

Howdy Crafters - This card is inspired by the Sketch at MFT - thanks for dropping by - blessings, Gail

Recipe
Cricut Die Cutting Machine
Create a Critter Cartridge -Hippo
Cardstock - White, Patterned, blues, mint, black
Sizzix Oval Die
Sequins
MFT - Just Pray stamp - Misti - Gina K Black Ink
Cuttlebug - Cutter, ATG - Scotch White Glue
Sketch - MFT

It would be an honor to share with:
Aug 1 MFT - Sketch Challenge #343 - using MFT Stamp Just Pray
Aug 1 Simon says Wed AG #4
Aug 5 Fantabulous Challenge Me Monday  Cricut Create A Critter #1
July 31CHN Patterned Paper July Challenge
July 31 DLArt Thankful Thursday 1 per day

Celebrate Easter!

Howdy Crafters - I have an Easter card ready to share today - thank you for stopping by - be blessed - Gail
Recipe
Portrait Die Cutting Machine
Cricut Die Cutting Machine
Cuttlebug Die Cutting Machine
SVG Celebrate Easter Card- Pink Cardstock
Sweet and Sassy Calvary Die - Purple Cardstock - cut twice for depth
Mary Cardz TV Sketch #5 - used inside card

Blue cardstock for banners for sketch
Cricut Create a Critter - Page 52 Sun - Yellow Cardstock
Mary Grubbs Easter Blessing Sentiment Stamp- Versafine black ink
It would be an honor to share with
Fantabulous #298 Easter - using Create a Critter Cartridge for Sun #3
Marys Designer Challenge #5 Easter  with Sketch #2 ends April 6

BD Gable Box

Howdy Crafters - I have a gift box ready to house a present. Thanks for dropping by - blessings, Gail





Recipe
Machines: Portrait, Cricut, Cuttlebug
Designer  double sided cardstock
Cricut - Create A Critter Butterfly - 4 cardstock - 3 pinks - one gray
Micron Black Ink pen for eyes and lines on butterfly body
Poppy Stamps Tag Die - Love - Polk-a-Dot cardstock scrap
Lawn Fawn Hats off - Stamp and Die Set - Hat and sentiment
Spectrum Noir Blue Marker for coloring Hat and adding dots
Versafine Black Ink - Misti
Glue - Bakers Twine
SVG Gable Box by Jamie Lane Designs

It would be an honor to share with

April CHN Patterned Paper Challenge
April DLART Thankful Thursday Challenge 1 per day
April Poppy Stamps #31 Gift It #1 - Love Tag Die Cut
Catch the Bug AG #1
Lawn Fawn Fanatic Birthday Challenge - Hats off Stamps and Die Cut
Fantabulous Cricut AG #1 - Butterfly is Create a Critter Cartridge
Simon Says Monday Things with Wings #3 - Butterfly
WAW AG #5
QKR Stampede AG or Up Up and Away #2
The Divas that Cut Paper - Birthdays #1 of 4
Marys Cardz TV Designer  #6 AG #2

Pig Tag

Howdy Crafters - My Background for this tag was created using TH Distress Crayons/Distress Inks, and Spectrum Noir Markers -I am liking this Distress Crayon media. Thanks for stopping by ~ Gail ~

Recipe
TH Bookmark and Tag Die - Watercolor paper
Bakers Twine
Sizzix Small Tag Die - Green Cardstock
Clear Dollar Stamps Happy Birthday Stamp - Versamark Black Ink - Pink Sequins - Bakers Twine
Cricut Create a Critter Cartridge - Pig Die Cut - Black, Pink Cardstock and patterned pink cardstock for the nose of the pig
TH Distress Crayons and Watercolor Brush - Antique Lines, Walnut and Vintage Photo Distress Crayon Colors
Spectrum Noir Markers - Blue and green
Distress Ink - Pine Needle, Pumpkins, and Fire Red
 
It would be an honor to share with
Just Keep on Creating Sept Challenge UN
DL Thankful Thursday Tags or Thank you #1 

Mod Squad - Teachers Pet use a Pet or Animal #2 
CHN Patterned Paper - the nose on the pig was cut with pink patterned cardstock
Jo'S Scrap Shack - Use die cut and machine #3
 STAMPloration Theme/Sketch or both - Stamps and markers/pencils - using stamp/Markers #3

Summer Seahorse

Howdy Crafters - I had the Circut Machine buzzing - here is what I created - a Z-Fold Card- thanks for stopping by ~ Gail ~

Recipe
Z-Fold Card Creation
Dark Pink and Patterned Cardstock - The dark pink is my border for the both panels
Cricut Machine
Elegant Edges Cartridge - labels die cuts - black and white - inside and outside of the card
Yellow and blue inks - Sponged on White cardstock Elegant Edges die cut to create water and sun scene
Cricut Cartridge - Create a Critter - one of my favorites - Seashore page 42 - Black, Pink and White cardstock - Pop up tape behind the Seahorse

INSIDE card - Sizzix tag- Pink Bakers Twine, Pink Cardstock - Heart stamp - Versamark Black Ink and Hello Stamp [blue Colorbox ink]

It would be an honor to share with

Fantabulous Cricut - Challenge me Monday #283 - what Vacation means to you - Being around Water - the Beach - Visiting Vacation Spots that have exotic sea-life - animals, etc. #1
Simon Says Make for The Border - the dark pink cardstock is my border for the front and inside panels #4
Simon Says Monday - Summer Fun #2 
The Divas that Cut Paper - Vacation #4
CHN August Monthly Patterned Paper challenge
 Just Keep On Creating UE AG

Just Chicken In

 Howdy Crafters - Loving to use the Z-fold card base and Cricut Create a Critter for cards - thanks for dropping by!~ Be Blessed ~ Gail ~

Recipe
Z-fold card base
Scor-Pal to create scoring lines for card base
Brown Cards for mat inside and outside
Designer patterned paper for mat #2 inside and outside
Elegant Edges Cricut Cartridge for top Mats inside and outside of card
Brown and gold cardstock for Elegant Edges Cricut Cartridge cuts
Create a Critter Cartridge for Chicken die cut
Black - yellow - and cream designer cardstock for chick
Yellow twine
Flower on wire stem - love these flowers - I get them with a win from Show it Off Saturday Little Scrap Pieces
Barnyard puns Stamp Set for sentiment - rangers black archival ink
pop up tape behind Chicken

It would be an honor to share with

CHN July Patterned Paper Challenge

Monday Simon Says Flora and Fauna #2

DLART Thankful Thursday July 1 per day

Blessed Ink Amusing Challenge Bird Theme #2

Jammies + Coffee

 Howdy Crafters - It has been a fun ride creating cards this week  - anywhoo here is my Fish Coffee Card - thanks for stopping by and have a blessed week! Gail John 3:16

Recipe
Create a Critter Cartridge - Fish
S-Fold card
Elegant Edges Cricut Cartridge for front and inside mats
Patterned Paper and Dark Blue Paper for front and inside card mats
Blue Cardstock variety to die cut the Fish
Stickles Glitter Gel on the fish and Bubble
Sentiment - Paper Sweeties
added wording by me using Micron Ink pen "Like this Card"
Fish Bubbles from the Loads of fun stamp set - by Lawn Fawn
Gina K Black ink for stamping
Pop up tape behind the fish die cut

It would be an honor to share with:
 
Cut it Up 3D Challenge 1E the Fish is 3D with the pop up tape 
CHN June Pattern Paper Challenge
Not Just cards June AG Challenge
Simon Says Wednesday Add Some Shimmer 5 glitter gel on fish & Bubbles
Mod Squad All that Glitters #2 Stickles Glitter gel on Fish and bubbles

Summer Coffee Lovers Blog Hop

 

Need to Venti?

Howdy Crafters - I wanted so much to make a Monkey Coffee card - here it is! Thanks for dropping by and have a blessed week!
Create a Critter Cartridge - Monkey and Vine
S-Fold card
Kraft and Pattered cardstock for mats
Elegant Edges Cricut Cartridge for front and inside mats
Brown and white cardstock
Monkey - Kraft, Black, Dark Brown Cardstock
Vine - bluish green cardstock
Stickles Glitter Gel on Vine and Coffee cup
Paper Smooches Hot Concoctions Stamp Set - Sentiment and coffee cup
Plaid Patterned paper
Black Micron Pen to Write Mocha
Inside Card:
Scripture Sentiment - Clear Dollar Stamps
Rangers Black Archival ink for stamping

It would be an honor to share with:
CHN June Pattern Paper Challenge
Not Just cards June AG Challenge
Simon Says Wednesday Add Some Shimmer 4 glitter gel on vine and coffee cup
Mod Squad All that Glitters #2 Stickles Glitter on vine and coffee cup

Paper Smooches Layers

  Please link to our web site: www.papersmooches.net.

 

Summer Coffee Lovers Blog Hop

Congratulations Madison!

Howdy Crafters - I created this Action Wobble Graduation Card for Madison, my great niece who has a Pig for a Pet - thanks for stopping by and be blessed ~ Gail ~

Recipe
White cardstock for base of card
Scor-Pal
Mary's Card TV Sketch - see sketch below
Mats - black and pink
Mat layers #2 - patterned paper scraps
Pink cardstock for sentiment
Cricut Die Cutting Machine
Circut Create a Cartridge - pig - Pink, black, and patterned pink cardstock for Pig

Action wobble behind pig

Action Wobble behind Pig
Mary's Cardz TV Sentiment Stamp - Versamark Embossing Ink  - Super Fine Embossing Black Powder


It would be an honor to share with:
CHN Patterned Paper Challenge
613 Avenue AG Challenge
Mary's Cardz TV Dad or Grad with one of Mary's Sketches Challenge #2
Eureka Stamps Pretty in Pink #3
Tuesday Throwdown - #295 For a child #3

Show it off Saturday - Little Scrap Pieces 1E 
This card was the winner of Show It Off Saturday with a $5 gift certificate - thank you Karen!

Frog Action Wobble

Howdy Crafters -Loving my Create a Critter Cartridge because I love to cut out this FROG and use it on cards, etc! Thanks for dropping in - have a blessed day! James 1:5

Recipe
White cardstock for base of card
Teal Cardstock for mat
Patterned paper and black cardstock for banners
Sizzix Banner Die
Sewing
Create a Critter Cartridge - Cricut Machine - Frog - DCWV Black, Shiny Green, and light green cardstock
Action Wobble behind frog
Cute as a Button Frog button with google eyes
DRS Rubber Stamps Sentiment - love this sentiment Stamp - Gina K Black Ink

 It would be an honor to share with these challenges:
May CHN Patterned Paper
DRS Rubber Stamps#226 It's a Guy Thing - Frogs are the guys in my life thing!
Crop Stop Linky Party #16 AG - Action Wobbles at Crop Stop Store 

Hogs & Kisses

Howdy Crafters - I have a hog card using the Create A Critter Cartridge Die Cut - thanks for dropping by! Have a lovely day! ~ Gail ~

Recipe
z-fold card
White cardstock for base
Scor Pal for scoring lines to create z fold card
Pink cardstock
Designer roses paper
Create a Critter pig Die cut - black cardstock, patterned paper cardstock for pig, cream patterned paper cardstock for nose
Pink and White twine
Pop Up Tape
Barnyard Puns Stamps by Joy Life - Rangers black Archival Ink
Paper Smooches Dude Snowman Stamp Set - heart - MS Red Ink
Elegant Edges Cartridge Black cardstock - white textured cardstock for front and inside mats
Inside Sentiment - Making Memories Banner Stamp - first time to use this - I love it! MFPSS Happy Birthday - Dark Pink Cardstock - Gina K Black Ink - this is a great ink! Fussy Cut

 It would be an honor to share with these challenge
Just Keep on Creating when it opens
CHN Pattern Paper
DRS Design It's A New Day Include the word DAY 
Simon Says Wednesday AG #5 
Crafting Desert Diva - Things found in a garden - Flowers on my cardstock
 
 

Trust In The Lord...

Howdy Crafters -  I have a scripture card using this cute Cricut Die Cut bunny -  thanks for stopping by and have a blessed week ~ Gail ~ John 3:16

Recipe
White cardstock for base of card
WRMK Corner Rounder
2 Different Polk-a-Dot papers
2 Different Baker Twines - Green and White and Pink and White
Spellbinders rectangle die for scripture - Jillian Scripture Stamp - StazOn black ink
2 pink glitter gems
Cricut machine - Create A Critter Bunny die cut- black cardstock, Pink cardstock, Light tan cardstock - Scor-Tape behind Bunny

It would be an honor to share with these challenges:
Just Keep on Creating - when challenge opens
April 30 CHN Patterned Paper 
April 30 Amusing Challenge AG #1 
April 30 #173 613 Avenue AG #2
April 30 Eureka Stamps #190 Add Some Bling #1 - Glitter Gems on Scripture 

Cow Thank You

Howdy Crafters - Used the Cricut and Create a Critter Cartridge to make this S-Fold Thank You card. Thanks for
dropping by - blessings! Gail 

Recipe
S-Fold Card
White cardstock for base of card
Floral Design Cardstock for mats - unknown brand
Elegant Edges Cricut Cartridge - brown and gold cardstock layered
Create a Critter Cartridge - Cow - Peach, Kraft, Black, white cardstock - layered
Joy Stamps - Barnyard sayings - Rangers Black Archival Ink


It would be an honor to share with these challenges

Mar 30 Simon Says Feb Work It Wed Floral #2 - patterned paper is floral
Mar 30 CHN March Patterned Paper  AG
Mar 30 Just Keep On Creating  
Mar 3 PDE #112 AG 
Mar 5 613 Avenue AG#3
Mar 6 Fun Cuts - Anything Nature #1 cow and floral cardstock
Mar 25 Crafting by Designs AG #1
Mar 8 Mod Squad Feature a Creature #1
Mar 8 Simon Says Wed Add Texture - all the layers on the cow have a textured feel #1  
Mar 10 Cardz TV Designers Challenge Thank You Cards #2 
Mar 12 Craftin Desert Divas - Lot of layers - 3 or more layers
Mar 15 Word Art Wednesday AG 

 

Froggy Valentine

Howdy Crafters - I created this Valentine for a child - thanks for stopping by and have a blessed week. The Lord is good - all of the time ~ Gail ~
 Thank you Janis for the Party Pick Feb 5, 2016 - I am honored!

Recipe
Z-Fold Card
Cricut Machine - Create a Critter Cartridge for the Frog and label die cuts
Cuttlebug Swiss Dot Folder for Frog
Cardstock: Green Designer, 2 shades of Green, Black,Textured White
Z Fold Card
Stamp Sets: Dorcerella & My Craft Spot Stamp Sets /SU Real Red Ink

It would be an honor to share with these challenges
Feb 29 Beccy Place AG
Feb 29 CHN Patterned Paper
Feb 29 Just Keep on Creating AG
Feb 29 The Divas that Cut Paper - Love, Marriage or Anniversary - going with Love #2 Cricut Die Cut
Feb 7 Amusing Challenge AG #2 
Feb 8 Fun Cuts K is for kiss Hearts, XOXO #1
Feb 8 Scrappy Moms I heart You
Feb 9 Crafting by Designs AG #1
Feb 4 QKR Stampede One for the kids 
Feb 13 Crafting Desert Diva Linky Party - Hearts 
Feb 13 Show it Off Saturday 
Feb 16 Double Click Use a Heart 
Feb 16 Mod Squad Use Hearts or Flowers or Both
Feb 16 WAW with Sentiment #1
Feb 4 Pause Dream and Enjoy Linky   

Masculine Birthday

Howdy Crafters -   Here is a bear die cut z-fold birthday card - thanks for stopping by and have a blessed week Gail

Recipe
Z-Fold Card
Cricut Machine - Create a Critter Cartridge for the Bear & label die cuts
Bakers Twine Brown and White

Cardstock: Brown Designer Patterned, 2 shades of Brown, Black,Textured White
Pop Up tape behind bear
Stamp Set: Clear Dollar Stamps - Rangers Black Archival Ink

It would be an honor to share with these challenges
Feb 29 Beccy Place AG
Feb 29 CHN Patterned Paper
Feb 29 Just Keep on Creating AG
Feb 2 Mod Squad Masculine Birthday 

Racoon Valentine Card

Howdy Crafters - I think this is around the 5th Racoon Card I 
have created this year- just love this critter from my Cricut Cartridge - this one is a Valentine theme for one of my grand-girls - thanks for stopping by and have a blessed week! Gail 


Recipe
Cricut Machine
Create a Critter Cartridge
Google Eyes
Purple and black cardstock
Red Crinkle Ribbon
Off White Cardstock -Love stamp - SU real red ink
inside the card
Spellbinders Scallop Circle die
Studio G Stamp set - SU real red ink


 It would be an honor to share with these challenges 
Jan 31 Sweet Stamps AG 
Jan 31 Not Just Cards AG
Jan 31 Beccy's Place AG 
Jan 31 Simon Says Monday Love is in the Air Plus add some red
Feb 4 Cardz TV Valentines Card
Feb 4 QKR Stampede #176 One for a Kid
Jan 30 Craftin Desert Diva Shaped Cards 
March 30 JKOC - AG 

Squirrel Valentine

Howdy Crafters! Happy you stopped by today - I have a Cricut Squirrel Valentine today - have a blessed week! ~ Gail~
Recipe
S-Fold Card
White Cardstock
Designer Cardstock & Kraft Cardstock
Cricut Create a Critter - Squirrel - Pop up tape behind Squirrel
Black, Brown, and golden brown cardstock for squirrel
My Craft Spot heart stamp - glitter gel
Elegant Edges Cricut Cartridge for the Mat - Grey and white cardstock [inside and outside of card]
My Craft Spot and Dorcerella Stamps used on front of card and inside card
SU Real Red Ink

It would be an honor to share with these challenges
Jan 31 Sweet Stamps AG
Jan 31 Not Just Cards CH #28 AG
Jan 31 Beccys Place AG 
Jan 26 Mod Squad Love is in the Air
Jan 31 Eureka Stamps Love is in the Air/Valentine
Jan 31 Simon Says Love is in the Air + Red
Jan 25 Scrappy Mom's Sparkle and Shine - glitter on heart squirrel is holding
Jan 27 DRS Designs Inspired by Color Challenge
 Mar 30 Just Keep on Creating

 

Whale You Be....

Howdy Crafters - my granddaughter, Taylor - age 16, my first born,  was here today. She made a crafty notebook[see photo below] while I worked on some cards. She gave me the front sentiment idea for this card. Thanks for stopping by and have a blessed week ~Gail ~

Recipe
Cricut Create a Critter Cartridge
Black Cardstock for base of card
Blue Textured cardstock/blue cardstock for cutting Whale & Spectrum Noir Marker to make non-textured cardstock a bit darker
Google Eyes
Sizzix Tag Die -White Cardstock -  Crinkle Blue Ribbon
Stamps: Fiskars, My Craft Spot, and Studio G Stamps & Blue Ink 
Inside card - Spellbinders scallop circle Die - Studio G Sentiment - Rangers Black Archival Ink

It would be an honor to share with these challenges
Jan 31 Sweet Stamps AG
Jan 31 Not Just Cards CH #28 AG
Jan 31 Beccys Place AG
Jan 31 Blessed Ink - Shades of Blue
Jan 31 Craftin Desert Diva - Shaped cards
Jan 26 Mod Squad Love is in the Air
Jan 28 QKR Stampede - #175 Mostly Blue
Jan 30 Show it Off Saturday 1E 

Mar 30 Just Keep on Creating