Krafty Man ;)

Dilo En Español: Que Siga La Fiesta

What kind of man will always be sweet??? 

A gingerbread man!

Okay all... it's Scrapbookaholic by Abby's 1st challenge. 

This weeks challenge is to use Kraft paper. 

Here are the rules!!

 
*** Link your ORIGINAL post with project up to Inlinks on www.scrapbookaholicbyabby.com 
*** This HAS to be a NEW project!
*** Deadline for this challenge will be midnight, October 13th - PST
*** Mention that your project is for the Dilo En Español Challenge
*** Project theme Kraft paper
*** ONE project per blog
*** And most importantly, HAVE FUN!!

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GIVEAWAY!!!

 

Abby is giving away one of her new stamp sets.

So bust out your Kraft paper and get crafting!  

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Items Used: 

Dilo En Español: Que Siga La Fiesta

My Creative Time - Oval Die 

Peachy Keen - Every day character face assortment

Kraft paper, twine, and patterned paper from my stash

I'm also entering this card into:

Peachy Keen's Sketch Challenge #61 with a twist: use twine

Thanks for visiting,

=) Ana Maria

Shiny Hope!

Don't these flowers just make you want to smile =D

My youngest has been battling some kind of virus.
She's resting now and I'm hoping she feels better soon.

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Items Used:

Cricut - County Life

My Creative Time - Build a Banner Kit

Peachy Keen - Everyday Character Face Assortment

Peachy Keen - Wide Eyed Kid Face Assortment

Random paper, twine, and ribbon from my stash

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I'm entering this card into:

Peachy Keen's Let's Face it Friday - Sunshine Challenge

Thanks for visiting,

=) Ana Maria 

Wild and Fabulous Blog Hop Winner!!!

My random.org winner is #9 Jessica. 

Jessica said,  "Hola Ana!!! The sisters banner is beautiful. It is so girly. The font you chose is perfect and the boas are magnificent. Happy to be a new follower via the Blog Hop! 

:O) Jessica"

Congratulations Jessica! Please send me your information and I'll send you your new  

Peachy Keen's Everyday Character Face Parts.

Thanks for visiting,

=) Ana Maria

WILD AND FABULOUS BLOG HOP!!!

If you are looking for the 

Dilo En Español Release Day Blog Hop... click here!!!

Welcome to Shorty Creations and the WILD AND FABULOUS BLOG HOP!!! Today we are sharing some super fun and super girly projects with you!

If you've come from visiting Criti's blog, then you're in the right place. If you're just visiting and would like to start from the beginning you can go to http://www.inkingitupcrazy.blogspot.com. You will want to check out each blog for some great ideas and some sweet blog candy.

 I got this super cute idea from someone I saw on Pinterest.
It's about 4 feet in length.

 I used left over plywood from a previous project cut at 1/4 x 6 x 6.

(A BIG thank you goes out to my hubby for cutting the wood for me)

 The letters are hanging on a $5 curtain rod that I found at Marshall's.

And I borrowed the boa's from my daughters' dress-up clothes =D

The letters are cut from Storybook and are made of vinyl.

(Made it easy to take them off when I made a mistake)

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***GIVEAWAY***

I'm giving away a set of Peachy Keen's Everyday Character Face Parts.

Just leave me a comment!

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Your next stop is Felicia. Check it out and see what she has to show you today!!!

And here’s the order of the hop in case you need it along the way!

Kassidy-  http://www.inkingitupcrazy.blogspot.com
Melanie-  http://melaniemakes.blogspot.com/
Hailey-  http://www.cricutcrazygurr.blogspot.com
Cristi-  http://scrappin5littlecupcakes.blogspot.com/
Ana-  www.shortycreations.com
Felicia-  http://scrapperinthemaking.blogspot.com
Jennifer-  http://justdahling.blogspot.com
Susan-  http://itsmesusanp.blogspot.com/
Nicole-  http://teachdanz.blogspot.com
Indira-  www.craftyhomemade.blogspot.com

Thanks for visiting,

=) Ana Maria

Dilo En Español Release Day Blog Hop!!!

Welcome to Shorty Creations and the Dilo En Español Release Day Blog Hop!!! 

Today we are sharing some projects featuring Scrapbookaholic By Abby's new line of stamps.

If you've come from visiting Patty's Blog then you're in the right place. If you're just visiting and would like to start from the beginning you can go to Abby's Blog. You will want to check out each blog for some great ideas and some sweet blog candy.

(click on each image to make them larger) 

I made this set featuring Que Siga La Fiesta.

Items Used:

Dilo En Español - Que Siga La Fiesta

Harvest Sprinkles & Jar from Marshall's ($4)

Martha Stewart spider & web punches

Cloud 9 design paper

Walmart Ribbon

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GIVEAWAY!!!

 

One winner per blog will receive one of Abby's new stamp sets!!! 

Total of 6 winners!!

Don't forget to leave a comment for a chance to win!

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Your next stop is Yvonne. Check it out and see what she has to show you today!!!

And here’s the order of the hop in case you need it along the way!

Abby http://www.scrapbookaholicbyabby.com/

Patty http://cardsbypattytanuz.blogspot.com/

Ana Maria http://www.shortycreations.com/

Yvonne http://scrappingisbliss.blogspot.com/

Michelle http://www.scrappinwithmybug.com/

Gaby http://www.gabycreates.com/

Xochitl http://cricutcritter.blogspot.com/

Candace http://papercraftsbycandace.blogspot.com/

Thanks for visiting,

=) Ana Maria

Sneaky Peek Day 4 of "Dilo En Español"

It's day 4 of Abby's sneak peeks! 

If you haven't heard... Abby from Scrapbookaholic By Abby 
has started her own line of stamps. And they're all in... SPANISH!

Today we are sneaking a new set called, "Que Siga La Fiesta."

I just love this set and I know you will too!

Here are my sneaky peeks:
(click on each image to make them larger) 

Items Used:

Sentiments - Scrapbookaholic by Abby, Dilo En Español - Que Siga La Fiesta

Cricut - Tinkerbell and Friends

Cricut - Winter Frolic

Random paper, bling, ribbon, and buttons from my stash.

I sneaked this card made with the same set two weeks ago. You can see the full post here.

Just a little info:

Monday-Thursday we have sneak peeks! Abby will choose one winner from each blog who leaves a comment to receive a Mini-Sampler Pack of Twine from The Twinery!!

Friday- "Dilo En Español" Release Blog Hop with the DT and two guest designers!! One winner per blog will receive one of the stamp sets!!! Total of 6 winners!!

So be sure to stop by!

And don't forget to leave a comment for a chance to win!

Thanks for visiting,

=) Ana Maria

Sneaky Peek Day 2 of "Dilo En Español"

Wooo Hooo... It's day 2 of Abby's sneak peeks! 

If you haven't heard... Abby from Scrapbookaholic By Abby 
has started her own line of stamps. And they're all in... SPANISH!

Here are my sneaky peeks:
(click on each image to make them larger)

Check out these super cute gift card holders I made using Queremos Pastel.
(Didn't have any gift cards with me... so I used business cards)

I've got two baby girls and it's so difficult to get out to the mall and
buy presents in this hot weather. So gift cards are the way to go for me. 

These stamps will go on sale starting this Friday =D

Feliz Cumpleaños - Happy Birthday

Felicidades - Congratulations

Para la Quinceañera - For the Quinceañera

 Items used:

Sentiments - Dilo En Español (Queremos Pastel)

My Creative Time - Gift Card Holder

The Twinery - Pink Sorbet Twine

EK Success stickers

Random paper and bling from my stash

Just a little info:

Monday-Thursday we have sneak peeks! Abby will choose one winner from each blog who leaves a comment to receive a Mini-Sampler Pack of Twine from The Twinery!!

Friday- "Dilo En Español" Release Blog Hop with the DT and two guest designers!! One winner per blog will receive one of the stamp sets!!! Total of 6 winners!!

So be sure to stop by!

And don't forget to leave a comment for a chance to win!

 

Thanks for visiting,

=) Ana Maria

Rockin' Witch

It's Design Team Day over at Inking It Up Crazy. We were asked to make a project with our least used cartridge. My least used... or make that never used cartridge is Rock Princess. I've had it for over a year but I've never used it because it wouldn't link up with my Gypsy. Provo Craft just sent me a replacement so I thought this was the perfect time to use it. 

Items Used:

My Creative Time - Fancy Frame Die 

Sentiments: Crafty Sprouts - Are you Ready to Rock

Charcoal twine - The Twinery

Cricut - Rock Princess

Cricut - Mini Monsters

Cricut - Paper Doll Dress Up

Provo Craft - STARS A2 Cuttlebug embossing folder

Paper and Ribbon - Random from my stash

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:

Fantabulous Cricut - Challenge Me Monday #77 Make some Music, Music note or instrument

Paper Playtime - Challenge #55, Easel Card

Ruff Day?

Both of my baby girls have been sick all weekend. But they're finally feeling a little better. Leaving me a little bit of crafting time =)

Items Used:
Cricut - Every day paper dolls
Cricut - Paper doll dress up
My Creative Time - Stitch Oval Die
Peachy Keen - Everyday Character Face Parts
Paper - random from my stack
Sentiment - Computer generated
Walmart twine

I'm entering this card into:
Peachy Keen Sketch challenge #60
Tacky Tuesday Challenge - use a "dog" cut and use the word "Ruff or Woof" in your sentiment.

Woof... Woof...

Here's our adorable little Roxy girl. She's 6 years old and acts like a human. I know I'm to blame... I've spoiled her rotten. My hubby calls her our Miniature German Shepherd (and people always believe him). She's really a Chiwawa mix. 

 I made her a new food and water bowl.
Got the bowls for $1 at Big Lots.

 Top view

Front view

It's design time at Inking It Up Crazy. We were asked to make a home decor project (preferably out of vinyl). I've only done a few vinyl projects... and they're not that difficult. Transfer tape is a necessity (if it's a small area... masking tape works great too).

Why don't you give it a try??? Go ahead and link up your home decor project over at Inking It Up Crazy.

Items Used:
Bowls (Big Lots $1)
Black Vinyl
Paper Pups Cricut Cartrdige
Transfer tape and masking tape

Thanks for visiting,

=) Ana Maria

Spooky Treats

It's about 107 degrees here in sunny southern California and all I can think about are all the fun fall projects that I can't wait to make ;)

I got this cute little digi as a free image last year but you can find him on Bug a Boo Stamps. Of course I used my awesome $2 Crayola Colored Pencils to color him in ;)

Items used:
Cricut - Once Upon a Princess 
My Creative Time - Scallop & Circle Die
My Creative Time - Mixed Holiday Sentiments
Bug a Boo Stamps - Bobblehead Halloween Frank
Martha Stewart - Drippy Goo Punch
Paper and ribbon- random from my stash

I'm entering this project into:
Crafty Sprouts - Get in shape challenge
Decorate to Celebrate  - Anything goes
Mag Challenge by the Page # 42 - Once Upon a Princess page 66
Oops... I forgot that it closed on Eastern Standard Time... Missed the cut by a few hours :(

Thanks for visiting,

=) Ana Maria

Feliz dia de los Abuelitos

Are you ready for a little sneak peak???

I'm on Scrapbookaholic by Abby's design team for her new line of stamps, "Dilo en Espanol."

 

My in-laws are primarily Spanish speakers and I LOVE... LOVE... LOVE... all the different sentiments and images that Scrapbookaholic by Abby has designed. The stamp line is not yet open to the public... but stay tuned... I'll have more sneak peaks and info for you as the month goes on.

My girls miss their grandparents so much! They've got three sets of grandparents and they all live between 7-14 hours away. In fact... my mom and step dad are about to take on a huge adventure and move to China for a whole year :O  I don't know if I'll be able to handle it. I call my mom often (daily... okay... okay... usually more than once a day). China has a good 15 hour difference from California so Skype and Facebook will be the best resources for our family.

BTW... I know I've been playing out my Twinkle Toes Cart lately... but I can't help it!!! These two look EXACTLY like my baby girls =) Aren't they just adorable???

Items used:
Scrapbookaholic by Abby's line of stamps, "Dilo en Espanol - Que Siga La Fiesta"
My Creative Time's - Scalloped & Stiched Circle Die
Peachy Keen Stamps - Princess Face Assortment
Paper, buttons, and ribbon from my stash
Twinkle Toes Cricut Cartridge
Paper Dolls for Everyday

I'm entering this card into:
Celebrate the Occasion's - Challenge #29 grandparent's day
Cricut 360's - challenge #10 grandparents
Party Time Tuesdays - #32 grandparents day challenge

Thanks for visiting,

=) Ana Maria

Halloween sweeties

I just did a HUGE order of stamps and dies from My Creative Time and I've been dying to use them. I also won these super cute Peachy Keen stamps last year and I forgot I had them. Although challenges only require one card... I couldn't leave out one these cute characters... so I made 4 cards.

I've been wanting to get some Copic markers so I can do more coloring projects but they're expensive and I can't see paying that much right now (if you know of a good deal... please share). Instead... I had to settle with my $2 Crayola Colored Pencils. But I think it turned out pretty good =)

Items used:
Last year's Halloween paper stash
Bling from my stash
White Gel Pen
Peachy Keen Stamps - PK-632 Halloween Sweet Folks
My Creative Time - Scallop & Stitched Dies
My Creative Time - Gift Card Sentiments (black stitching)
My Creative Time - Mixed Holiday Sentiments

I'm entering these projects into:

My Creative Time: Thursday Throwback Challenge - Cricutless challenge create a card using the colors purple, orange, green, and black 
More Than Favors - Wacky Wednesday #49, Halloween
Party Time Tuesdays  - Anything Goes
Patches of Pink Link up party

Thanks for visiting,

=) Ana Maria