Catch up time.....

Hi!!
Just a quick catch up !! I totally missed his post last week due to the laptop problem.
I want to share a few Christmas Thank You cards .
Over at ACLP we..the DT members used MME~ I Believe paper collection for a special post.
I used this lovely holiday Paper collection for thank you cards...

  CAS Thank you cards..I used MME~ I Believe papers and stamp set, some stickles and Red Baker's twine.
Super quick cards...

Here is a closer view..

I made a set of small cards for my Kiddos...

Another simple design...

These cards are for following challenges...

Cupcake Craft challenge: Thank you.

Craft Your Days Away - punches or die cuts .
Phindy's Place: Thank you


Hop over to ACLP blog to check out all  fab DT creations....

Tags!!!

Hello Crafty Friends!!

Today its the last ACLP challenge over at A Crafty Little Place blog...
Next challenge will be on Jan 4th 2011  over at CLAUDIA and COMPANY Blog
This week's theme is the prefect last minute crafting idea for the season....
TAG IT!!!

Yep! We've to make some tags...and all the DT gals used the scraps of Basic Grey~ Jovial collection.

Basic Grey ~ Jovial Paper pad; Claudia & Co~ Puddle Jumper-Ella mini set;

Baker's Twine; Spellbinders dies; Scor-tape; Copics; Neenah Classic Crest cardstock;

I used Cute little doll from THIS stamp set for my tags...just for $5.50 you get two stamp images and two sentimens..what a deal!!

These two tags will be for two toddlers on my Christmas list..I'm sure the lil girls will like them.

The sentiment is from There She Goes stamp.

This project is for the following challenges...

Going Grey: Make it a tag!

Paper Play  - holiday tag .

Cooking It Up With Katie - christmas, red and some layers .

Paper Pretties - punches .

Fab 'n' Funky - christmas for children.

Allsorts - last minute christmas projects .

Now the best part of this ACLP challenge...did I mention about the AWESOME prize????

One random Lucky winner will get this INCREDIBLE Purple Cow Cutter!!!!


So just hop over to ACLP blog to check out all the great tag ideas and get crafting!!!

Mitten Weather!!

Hello Everyone!!!
Its a very cold morning here in NJ...with few flying snowflakes here and there!
Today is the perfect day for the new A CRAFTY PLACE CHALLENGE.....
as we ...the DT gals are using the lovely Cosmo Cricket~ Mitten Weather paper collection.

Its a sketch challenge this week...

here is the fab sketch by JONI.
Now my card...

Papers: Cosmo Cricket~MittenWeather; Stamps: Claudia & Co.PJ~ Winter Ella and  Emma; Cluadia & Co.~ So Random sentiments; Teal Baker's Twine; Neenah Classic Crest cardstock; EK Success Scalloped square Punch; Button;Bling; Spellbinders dies;

Warm and cozy little Puddle Jumper!!
I just wanted to let you all know that its not a new PJ stamp but I mixed two images to create a new one...its the best feature of C & Co. PJ stamps... sounds strange??? Let me show you the images...

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Thats what I call a deal...more stamps for the price of one!!!
Talking about deals...Cosmo Cricket ~ Mitten Weather crafting Kit( 59 pieces) is on sale for $8.99 only ..
check out HERE.

This card  is for the following challenges...
Paper Romance - winter .
Stampin' B's - turquoise, purple and shiny .
Hodge Podge Shop  - Birthday cards .


Okay!! Did you know this week's prize is ....

WOW!!!!

Make sure to check out ACLP blog for fabulous DT inspirations...
Also don't forget to stop by at ACLP blog on Thursday for a BIG announcement!!!!

Thanks for stopping by...

2011...

Hello Everyone!!!

This week its an open challenge over at A CRAFTY LITTLE PLACE..

ANYTHING GOES!!!

Today we DT members are using the gorgeous Basic Grey~ Curio collection paper..

The day I got my BG~Curio 6x6 pad from Die Cuts R Us...I saw this gorgeous paper in it, I love this particular paper....I didn't want to cut it to card size so I came up with this idea..

Papers: Basic Grey~Curio 6x6 paper pad;  Scor-tape;Yellow Baker's twine; Chipboard; Making Memories pearl brad; MM~ lace; charm; Decoupage glue; Diamond Stickles;

I printed out the mini calender from HERE...its a very easy project...it will make a great gift!!

This calender is for the following challenges..

CCEE Stampers - lace.

Going Grey: Anything Goes.

Paper Cutz: Anything Goes

Don't forget to check the ACLP blog for fabulous DT creations...

ACLP Giveaway!!!

Hello Everyone!!

Today we're doing things a little different  over at A CRAFTY LIITLE PLACE...

This week we don't have a challenge but we a little giveaway for you all ..

"We are Grateful for You"

We really appreciate all our reader's support and participation !!!

Here is the lovely giveaway..

The Design team used the NEW Marjolaine DP Collection by Basic Grey this week!!

Here is my card...

Recipe:Papers: Basic Grey ~Marjolaine; Prism cardstock; Claudia & Co~ Puddle Jumper-Winter Ella;

3-D Dots;Sewing machine/thread;ribbon; clip; Stampendous white EP; embossing tool;

I used the new Claudia & Co~Puddle Jumper -Winter Ella stamp for this card...She is a cutie!!!
The little penguin is soooooooo cute..I can just make a card with him alone!

This card is for the following challenges...
SFYTT: Sketch.

Delightful Challenges - winter weather

Digi Doodle Shop's Best - Anything goes.

Hodge Podge Shop - Anything goes.

SO Thankful Sale is going on don't forget to check out the store...

 

Click HERE too checkout the amzing deals on COPICs, rubber stamps - Puddle Jumpers, TGF, Unity.. lots new release Basic Grey products and many more...

So hop over to ACLP blog to enter for a chance to win a pack of  Marjolaine Pops!!

Thanks for stopping by...

Snow fun!!!!

Hello Everyone!!!

Its Tuesday...so it time for a new  A CRAFTY LIITLE PLACE challenge.

This week we've a lovely color challenge..

RED, WHITE and Green.

Supplies~~Papers: Basic Grey~ Jovial collection;May Arts ribbon; 3D dots; Tim Holtz distress Tool;
This is my fun Winter card ..
This week ..we're using the lovely Basic Grey~ Jovial 6x6 sampler pack... (10) ten 6x6 sheets for only $2.75..nobody can beat that!!
I love,love...love these fun Snowmen patterned paper....so I used these cutouts from DP for my focal image instead of stamps.
The gorgeous ribbon is May Arts wrinkled Ivory one...vey fine texture!!
The sentiment is from Woodware USA stamp set.

This card is for the following challenges..

Card Patterns: Sketch.

Crafty Calendar - Winter .

One Stitch At A Time - Winter Wonderland .

Paper Sundaes - let it snow .

Paper Players - Snowmen .

Stampin' Sisters in Christ - anything weather related .

Stamp Man - MASCULINE and christmas .

Going Grey: Christmas.

So hop over to ACLP blog to check out the fabulous DT creations, winner anouncement and more...

Thanks for stopping by..

Wander....

Hello Everyone!!

Lets start with this week's A CRAFTY LITTLE PLACE  challenge...

We've a lovely sketch by our DT sister Joni and she has challenged us with a MAN card....

So here is my take on this week's sketch challenge....

Recipe==Papers: Basic Grey~ Wander; Stamp:Unity Stamps~EMBRACE YOU;

Spellbinders~ Nestabilities; Basic Grey~ Nook & Pantry; Distress Ink;

Baker's twine- Yellow; Glue dots;

I love this Basic Grey ~Wander paper collection...great colors.

You can get 6x6  samplers just for $2.75...what a deal!!!

I used Unity stamps..Embrace You stamp set  for this man card...

This card is for the following challenges...
Cards For Men  - MASCULINE and anything goes .
Paper Sundaes - for a boy or man .
Gingerloft  -Buttons.
Stamp, Scrap & Doodle - Buttons.
Stamp Man  - Cards for men.

Make sure to check out the ACLP blog for DT inspirations and special deals!!!

Something Spooky!!!

Hi!!

Its time for new A CRAFTY LITTLE PLACE CHALLENGE...

This week's theme is

Something Spooky!!!

So here are some spooky treat bags for my little ones...

Recipe:

TCP Studios~ROCKETS & RAYGUNS;

Inkssentials White Opaque Pen; Tim Holtz Paper Distresser; Tim Holtz Distress Ink;

PTI Bag die;Scor Tape ;

Today we're using lovely TCP Studio's Rocket and Rayguns 6x6 paper samplers..

Available for just $2.75 only!!

These spooky treats are for the following challenges...

Paper Playtime - Halloween .

Ooh La La Creations - Scary stuff .

Cupcake Craft - Sweet treats.

Aly's Sunday Challenge - Distressed .

Make sure to check ACLP blog for all the lovely DT creations....

100% Sweetness!!!

Hello Everyone!!

Its Tuesday! Time for new A CRAFTY LITTLE PLACE challenge...

Make an EASEL CARD...

So here is my easel card using Cosmo Cricket - Togetherness goodies. I've used FTL#112 sketch  for this one..

Supplies:

Paper: Cosmo Cricket-Togetherness;

TOGETHERNESS Collection Coordinating Prism Cardstock;

TOGETHERNESS Collection READY-SET CHIPBOARD;

Claudia & Co.- So Random Sentiments Set UpDown Edition;

Scor-tape; Baker's Twine-Red;

This card is for the following challenges..

FTL#112: Sketch.

Corrosive Challenges - No white paper .

Paper Sundaes  - For someone little.

Charisma Cardz  - More than one fold .

Make sure to check out the ACLP blog for this week's prize and special deals!!!

Thanks for stopping by...

Thanks!!!

Hello Everyone!!!

Its Tuesday...time for a new A CRAFTY LITTLE PLACE challenge...

This week we've a color challenge...

BLUE/ BROWN /RUST/ GOLD

A CAS card without any stamping...oh! Boy ..that doesn't sound me ..isn't it????

Supplies:Paper: Cosmo Cricket~ Wanted;

Cosmo cricket~Tiny Type Stickers(clear); Satin Brown Ribbon; Tim Holtz Distress Ink~Vintage Photo;

Tim Holtz Paper Distresser; Kaisercraft BABY BLUE Paper Flowers   ; Basic Grey~ Nook & Pantry button;

Love this Cosmo Cricket~ Wanted paper collection...great colors...distressed look..simply fab!

I got my 6x6 samplers for only $ 2.00 ...check it out HERE.

This card is for the following challenges...
PCP: Sketch.

Dutch Dare-Use a tag.
Fairy Fun Fridays - tickets or tags.
Stampin' Sisters in Christ - Thank you cards.
Crafty Emma - Tags.   

Make sure to stop by ACLP blog for fabulous DT inspirations and Teasure Hunt winner anouncement!!

Thanks for stopping by...

Are you up for a Teasure Hunt?????????

Hi Crafty Friends!!

We're in a playtime mood over at A CRAFTY LITTLE PLACE...
This week with our sketch chellenge , we've a little twist..
A DP TEASURE HUNT!!!!!!!!!!
 Each DT member has used  paper/papers from
Die Cuts R Us store...you get to tell  what we used.
 
Be sure that you write down the DT Member's Name and the DP they used on their project. You'll be sending your list to GWEN at busylittlehands (@) sbcglobal (dot) net. The person who has the mostest correct answers, gets something fun for all of their hard work!


Now here is this week's sketch...a lovely one!!

Here is my take on this fun sketch...

Did you guess what Dps I used????

I used quite a few fabulous ones...so go ahead and email your answers to GWEN..

The sweet image is from TGF~ Signature stamp set.

This card is for the following challenges..
Pink Elephant  - Childhood .
Paper Sundaes - something from your stash  ..all the little DP circles.
Sweet Stampin - punches
Penny's Paper-Crafty  - circles


So hop over to ALCP blog to check out all the DT projects....
Have fun hunting for DPs..
GOOD LUCK!