Monday, October 31, 2011

Hanging by a Thread?

Hello, it is Design Team Day for JME Creations.  Welcome to all my new followers!!  Wow, it is the last day of October, I cannot believe the year is almost over!!!

The challenge today was to create a Halloween project.  This was really a challenge for me because I do not celebrate Halloween.  So, here is what I came up with,  I used a laser cut for the spider and web.  The sentiment is from Scrappy Moms, Quirky Quotes!  Please go and check out all the other talented ladies projects!  Thanks for stopping by:)


Sunday, October 30, 2011

Birthday Sundaes Guest Designer

Welcome!  October has spun by so fast!  Today, I am so excited!!!!!   I was asked to be a Guest Designer over at Birthday Sundaes.  The theme this week is "Birthday Card with Birthday Sentiment" , you must have a birthday sentiment on the front.  The Birthday Sundaes Design Team was given the week off and a group of talented ladies were invited to be Guest Designers.  Make sure to stop by and check out all the other Guest Designer creations.  Here is my project, Thanks for stopping by!! 



Recipe

Parachute      Stand and Salute
Name          Mickey Font
Cuttlebug Stars Folder
Paper   Recollections
Sentiment  Michael's
White Gel Pen

Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Thank "Shoe" Cards and Blog Hop Winners!!!

Hello, hope your week is off to a great start! Thanks so much for every sweet and kind comment everyone left during the blog hops!  A friend needed a few thank you cards and the theme was Pink Shoes!!!  The image is from Bugaboo Stamps and colored with copics! 


 Now onto the Blog Hop winners: 

The winner of the Recollection Stamp Set for the Adopt a Shelter Pet Blog Hop is..... #34 Tina Campbell and the winner of My Creative Time birthday stamps for the MAG Birthday Blog Hop is..... #29 Happyscrapin!!!  Congrats ladies, please email me your addresses so that I can get your prize out to you!  You need to contact me by Friday this week.  Thanks so much for all the love you all have shared!!

Sunday, October 23, 2011

M.A.G. turns 1 Year Old Blog Hop

For Adopt a Shelter Pet Blog Hop click here

Wow!!  I cannot believe it has been a year since we started MAG Challenge by the Page!  Our birthday is today and we are having a party!!   Who knew that 3 friends skyping would lead to an awesome challenge blog.  We are celebrating with a few friends that will share birthday themed projects and blog candy!  So, please make sure you hop along and leave everyone some love!

If you came from visiting Melissa, you are in the right place!  If you've just happened across my blog and would like to hop along with us, you can go to MAG and start at the beginning!  At MAG, Mary at CardzTV is sponsoring our prize!! Thanks, Mary!   We are giving away one of her new stamp sets, Thankful for You!  So, go to MAG and become a follower for a chance to win!!!

Now, for my project!  I always like to try something new for a Blog Hop, so I made an explosion box.  I was very surprised how easy it was to make!  It may be because I only made it one layer!    For what I was trying to create, I think it came out pretty nice!  Thank God, for my Martha Stewart scoreboard!!!

I used Emma's Wow, So Many Candles for the sentiment!  The rhinestones are from Michael's.


Close up lid top!


 Here is the inside, I use Sweet Treats for the presents and candle!  I made the cake on my own!  The flowers are an EK Success punch!



Thanks, for hanging in there, I know it was long, but I wanted to show you the box and I had to post more pictures than usual!  But, good things come to those that wait.  I have Blog Candy!!!  The blog candy is a set of Emma's Wow, So Many Candles sentiment stamps!  I really love her stamps!   So, just leave a comment by Monday, October 24th, no later than 11:59pm (EST).  I will announce the winner on Tuesday, October 25th. You must be a follower!!! Thanks and enjoy the Hop!!!



Now head on over to Gwen at This and That to see what awesome project she has to inspire you!  

Saturday, October 22, 2011

Adopt a Shelter Pet Blog Hop


Welcome to ByAdrian4U and the CookingWithCricut.com "Adopt A Shelter Pet" Hop!  October is National Adopt a Shelter Dog Month, but wewanted to honor and celebrate all our furry friends!  If you've come from visiting Mindy at Scrappy and Piggy, you're in the right place!  If you've just happened across my blog and would like to hop along with us, you can go to CookingWithCricut.com and start at the beginning.

So for the hop, I created a picture frame for my desk at work!  So, I can see my handsome baby boys all the time!  They are very loved and spoiled by their father and mother.  Did I mention they are spoiled:)


Recipe:

Michael's $1 frame
Colorbox ink
Paper from my stash
Mickey and Friends Font for letters and bones


For blog candy, I am giving away a set of Recollections stamps. Just leave a comment by Sunday, October 23rd, no later than 11:59pm (EST).  I will announce the winner on Tuesday, October 25th. You do not have to be a follower, but you are more then welcome to become a friend!!! Thanks and enjoy the Hop!!!


Now it's your turn! Link up your purr-fectly wonderful pet-themed project at CookingWithCricut.com. Here are a few guidelines:


  •  Must follow the challenge topic.
  •  Must be a NEW project for this challenge. No back dated posts please.
  •  Must have a link back to this post on your blog.
  •  Must link your project post through Inlinkz and not just your blog.
  • Must use your Cricut in some capacity.
  • Must HAVE FUN!
  • You may gladly combine challenges . . . we love to pile it on TOO!
The Design Team will pick their three favorites and one lucky person will be chosen randomly to win one of the prize packages being offered in this hop. There is also a prize package for just leaving us some love (a comment) on the CWC blog. One catch, those leaving comments MUST be a CWC follower. Each prize winner will receive a $20 gift voucher-download from PaperCraftingWorld.com. The Design Team’s top three will each receive $5.00 gift voucher-download from PaperCraftingWorld.com.


Now head on over to Charlotte at A Little Bit of Detail to see what they’ve cooked up for you!

Friday, October 21, 2011

MAG Challenge #49

Hooray, it is FRIDAY!!!!!  The weekend is here!  Make sure you come back tomorrow and Sunday, I am in 2 Blog Hops this weekend!  MAG turns 1 year old Sunday, make sure you come and celebrate with us!  Also, we are having a Adopt a Pet hop this Saturday, at Cooking with Cricut

This week at MAG Challenges, we had to use the Wrap It Up cartridge.  For the challenge, we had to use cut and images on pg. 47, only.  I used the tag blackout feature at 2", doodling, hand written sentiment because these are for a personal project.  All paper is SCRAPS!!!!.  So, if you have the Wrap It Up cartridge, please stop by MAG and join us this week!!!




Hope you like it and thanks for stopping by!

Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Cooking with Cricut Design Team Day

Happy Hump Day!  The weekend is almost here!!!  Today is Cooking with Cricut Design Team day!  We have challenges every Wednesday, so make sure to stop by and have some fun! 

This week our Challenge #56 is "PurpleGreen and a sketch"!!  We are celebrating Mother-in-Law day which is October 23rd.  So, no witches or brooms:)  I used Rock Princess, Elegant edges and a lot of stickles!!!  Join in the fun this week, over at Cooking with Cricut!




Thanks for stopping by!

Tuesday, October 18, 2011

You Brighten My Day!

Hello, it is D2D time!!  D2D, a progressive digi challenge! I have had so much fun with these challenges. This week, we have pumpkins.  To make sure I could give it away, I added a sentiment that was not pumpkin related. If you participate this week, you will receive a free digi on Friday. I am also going to enter this into MySheriCrafts, the theme is Pumpkins!!!  So stop by tomorrow for Cooking with Cricut Design Team day!!!


Monday, October 17, 2011

JME Creations Design Team Day/ Blog Hop Winner!!!

Hello, it is Design Team Day for JME Creations.  I would like to thanks everyone that hopped with us this weekend and left such kind comments!!!  Welcome to all my new followers!! 

The challenge today was to create a project using the colors: purple, orange and green.  I immediately thought of Halloween, but because I do not celebrate this holiday, it was a challenge for me.  So, I pulled out a paper stack I won last year and my Mini-Monster cart and the idea came!  So I made a lunchbox note for my husband!  The sentiment is computer generated:)   I hope you enjoy!   Please go and check out all the other talented ladies projects!

I will also being entering my project into the FCCB-Purple People Eater challenge! 


And now, the winner of The Great Pumpkin Blog Hop is Amy @ Amy's Crafting Place, she said,
   This is really cute! I love the "Pick me" sentiment. :) Amy

Please email me your address, so I can get your prize in the mail.  Thanks so much to everyone again for all the support and kind words! 

Sunday, October 16, 2011

The Great Pumpkin Blog Hop Day 2

Welcome back to Day 2 of The Great Pumpkin Blog Hop brought to you today by JME Creations Design Team. If you just came from Lisa, then you are in the right place. If you just happened to come across my blog and you want to hop along, please start at the beginning at jmecreations.blogspot.com.

This is a 2-day Blog Hop. This is Day 2. The theme is "Pumpkins".  I have a different project for you today!  My project was made using the card feature on Damask Decor.  This feature is so cool and you get great card in minutes! 



For blog candy, I am giving away a 6x6 Echo Park Paper Pad. Just leave a comment by Sunday, October 16th, no later than 11:59pm (EST). I will announce the winner on Monday, October 17th. You do not have to be a follower, but you are more then welcome to become a friend!!!


Thanks and you will want to check out each blog for some great ideas! Happy hopping everyone and enjoy the fun!

The Great Pumpkin Hop Lineup:


Jamie - http://jmecreations.blogspot.com
Lisa - http://lisa-craft-blog.blogspot.com
Adrian - http://byadrian4u.blogspot.com         (you are here)
Courtney- http://keekerzcrafts.blogspot.com/
Holly - http://hollys-hobbie.blogspot.com
Shannon - http://my-o-scrappin.blogspot.com/
Susan - http://susanascorner.blogspot.com/
Gina - http://californiascrappin-gcinderella21.blogspot.com/
Linda - http://www.fancyframework.com
Alannah- http://alannahsspace.blogspot.com
Tina - http://myhoppyplace.blogspot.com/
Sharon- http://simplysweetbysharon.blogspot.com/

Saturday, October 15, 2011

The Great Pumpkin Blog Hop Day 1

Welcome to The Great Pumpkin Blog Hop brought to you today by JME Creations Design Team.  If you just came from Lisa, then you are in the right place.  If you just happened to come across my blog and you want to hop along, please start at the beginning at jmecreations.blogspot.com.

This is a 2-day Blog Hop.  This is Day 1.  The theme is "Pumpkins".  I will have a different project for you tomorrow!  My project was made using the pumpkin laser cut, and I used a Spellbinder to make the card.  I hope you enjoy!!  Please stop back by tomorrow for Day 2!!!



For blog candy, I am giving away a 6x6 Echo Park Paper Pad. Just leave a comment by Sunday, October 16th, no later than 11:59pm (EST).   I will announce the winner on Monday, October 17th. You do not have to be a follower, but you are more then welcome to become a friend!!!


Thanks and you will want to check out each blog for some great ideas! Happy hopping everyone and enjoy the fun!  Don't forget to stop back by tomorrow, for Day 2! 

The Great Pumpkin Hop Lineup:

Adrian - http://byadrian4u.blogspot.com     (you are here)

Friday, October 14, 2011

Great Pumpkin Blog Hop


Please stop by tomorrow and join the JME Creations Design Team for the
Great Pumpkin Blog Hop!

The fun starts with Jamie!!!

Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Cooking With Cricut Wednesdays

Hello, I am so excited to announce, I have some super news!!!!   I have been selected as a Designer for Cooking with Cricut.   This is my first design team project, we have challenges every Wednesday. 

This week our Challenge #55 is "Cake, Cupcake or Teddy Bears"!!   You can use one, two or all three images on your project.  I used two:) 

 I used Elegant edges to make the card, opening and decorative oval, using my Gypsy.  The image is a digi from PaperCraftingWorld.  It was colored with copics!  I  used Glossy Accents to make the chocolate look more delicious!!  Sentiment is My Creative Time.

Come on by and join in the fun this week, over at Cooking with Cricut! 


Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Designed2Delight/ Blog Hop winner

Hello, I just want to say "Thanks" to everyone, that leaves such sweet comments!  Also, welcome to my new followers.  Here is my post for D2D, a progressive digi challenge!  I have had so much fun with these challenges.  Since it is the beginning of the month, the butterfly is free.  If you participate this week, you will receive a free digi on Friday.   I am also going to link it up to the Link Up for Pink!!!  So stop by and join in!!!



Onto the blog hop winner!!!!  The winner of the Recollection Stamp set is #2 Tracey, she said:
   I'm a dog lover too...I'm fine with cats on cards and your is super cute, great card!

Thanks Tracey, please send me your address, so I can get your prize in the mail.   Also, come back this weekend, JME Creations Design Team is having a 2 day Great Pumpkin Blog Hop!!!    Thanks everyone for stopping by!!!

Sunday, October 9, 2011

Krafty Keekerz Blogaversary Hop!

Welcome to Krafty Keekerz Blogaversary Hop!  Today we are celebrating the 1st Anniversary of Krafty Keekerz' Blog!  If you've come from visiting Gina, you are on the right track!!  If you're just visiting and would like to start from the beginning you can go to http://keekerzcrafts.blogspot.com/.   This hop will feature craft projects with a kitty-cat theme! 

This Blog Hop theme was a little hard for me because I am a dog lover!!!  So, I stretched myself and joined these amazing crafters.  I also, got to use my Cindy Loo cartridge.  Thanks Courtney, for having me!!  I hope you enjoy my card!!  


For blog candy, I am giving away a set of Recollections stamps.  Just leave a comment by Monday, October 10, no later than 11:59pm (EST).   I will announce the winner on Tuesday, October 11th. You do not have to be a follower, but you are more then welcome to become a friend!!!  Thanks and enjoy the Hop!!!


You will want to check out each blog for some great ideas and some sweet blog candy. Courtney is offering some awesome blog candy compliments of Mr. Cricut Crazy!  Happy hopping everyone and enjoy the fun!

Here is the line-up, in case you get lost:
Courtney- http://keekerzcrafts.blogspot.com/
Tanner- www.mrcricutcrazy.com
Sherri - http://squeakyscrapper.blogspot.com
Wendy-http://wendyscreativecraftingcorner.blogspot.com/
Carolanne-http://www.loganscraftymomma.com/
Jamie - http://jmecreations.blogspot.com
Heather-http://greenscrapinmachine.blogspot.com/
Holly- http://hollys-hobbie.blogspot.com/
Gina - http://californiascrappin-gcinderella21.blogspot.com/
Adrian- http://byadrian4u.blogspot.com/          (you are here!)
Theresa- www.thescrapbookingqueen.com
Penelope-http://thescrapbookingqueen-princesspenelope.blogspot.com/
Alannah- http://alannahsspace.blogspot.com
Linda- www.fancyframework.com
Lisa - http://lisa-craft-blog.blogspot.com
Susan - http://susanascorner.blogspot.com/
Vicky-http://luvmygypsy.blogspot.com/
Michele- http://magicalcreativeinspiration.blogspot.com/

Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Fight Like A Girl!!

Hello, I made a card for Breast Cancer Awareness month!  I made it in honor of all those that have fought and those still fighting!!  I will give this card to someone special, hopefully it will be a smile in their day.  Since, I have started with digi's, I have always wanted to use  a KennyK  image!!!  So, for this card I got my chance, I have had it since July.  I will enter it in Celebrate the Occasion  the theme is Breast Cancer Awareness and link to Gaby's LUFP.  Thanks for stoppping!


Monday, October 3, 2011

Designed2Delight/ Exciting News!!!!

Hello Again!!  Hope everyone is having a great day!  First, I want to share with you my project for Designed2Delight  Progressive Digi challenge!  As long as you enter each week, you get te next digi free! So, this week our challenge was to color "Patches".  I used my colored pencils, OMS and copics to outline Patches!!!  Join in and give it a try!


Now for my exciting news!!!  I have a new addition to my family, my cricut family that is:)  I have the Expression, E2 and now an Imagine!!!!  I won a Cricut Imagine, from Provocraft's 5th Anniversary promotion over at cricut.com!!!!  She is still in the box, but she is home!!!  WoHoo!!!!  Thanks for stopping by!!

HOOT! HOOT! HOORAY!

Happy Monday, the first day closer to the weekend!!!  Today is JME Creations Design Team Day!!  The challenge today was to create a project using an OWL.  What a coincidence, my stamps for the month of September were owls:) 


I used Stamps of Life for image and sentiment.  The owls were stamped on scrap paper and cut out. Please visit JME Creations and see what the other Design Team members created! Enjoy your week:)
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