PDE: We Have Amazing Chemistry

Hello and welcome! It's new challenge time at Pause Dream Enjoy!

I decided to keep it simple using stamps from My Favorite Things.

Thanks for stopping by today!!!

Give a Crafter a Cookie: You Rock

Hello there!! There is a new challenge at "If You Give a Crafter a Cookie":

There are lots of ways to interpret these cookies!!

At first I though I was going to use a guitar, but then I 

came across my blueprint dies from My Favorite Things.

So I combined those dies with stamps from Creative Embellishments

and came up with this fun masculine card!!!

THANKS FOR STOPPING BY TODAY!!!

Supplies:

Tim Holtz Distress Inks

MFT Blueprint Dies

Twine from Target

Sewing Machine - dark blue thread

Creative Embellishments - stamped colors

AC Coordinations cardstock

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Give a Crafter a Cookie: FOR YOU

It's time for a new challenge at "If you give a crafter a cookie". Follow the link for more

challenge inspiration and sponsor information.

So many pretty ideas in this photo!!!

I went with SVGCuts "Country Market" box card. I've been meaning to 

make this for quite some time. It can be used for so much!!

Thanks for stopping by today!!

Supplies:

SVGCuts file - Country Market

Authentique Collection: Homestead

AC Cardstock - Earthtones

Faux Pearls

Brads

Stamps by My Favorite Things

Chalk Ink

Don't forget . . . Glue!!

Harvest of Blessings - Die Cuttin' Divas

Hello there!

Today I'm am GDT for Die Cuttin' Divas with the challenge being vegetables.

I chose the Shoppies Veggies file from Treasure Box Designs for my die cuts.

I will also be submitting this card for SendASmile4Kids.

Thanks for stopping by today!!

Supplies:

-Light Kraft Paper
-Autumn Colored Paper (various shades)
-Scrappin Mom Stamps
Treasure Box Designs File
Die cut leaves
Twine
MFTstamps - square cuts

Cards for Kids: You Rock!

Hey peeps!! If you been following along this week about my posts detailing "Cards for Kids" . . . THANK YOU!!

If you are new . . . I encourage you to look back at the last few posts for various ideas!

For these cards I used "blueprint dies" by My Favorite Things. I confess that these cards took more time than all the others I made. However, I still kept them simple by not using everything the blueprint dies provided.

I think the boys will love them anyway and that makes them worth it.

Thanks for stopping by today!!!

Cards for Kids:

The cards are for a camp for battered, abused and neglected children. The camp is called Royal Family Kids Camp, and you can check out the organization at www.royalfamilykids.org if you want to. These cards are for the Clayton County Georgia camp.
The kids are treated to a fun filled week, and are shown lots of love. It is a Christian based camp, but they are not preached to --our goal is just to love them with the love of Christ, and to give them a week to make wonderful memories and new friends, and feel safe and loved. The counselors and other staff members write notes to each camper and they are put in their slot in the camp mail box. THe neat part is that we have a Post Miistress, who logs in a book to make sure that each canper is receiving cards, and that they all get about the same number of cards. Everynight, before bed, you will find the campers sitting on their bunks, poring over their cards and you can see how much they mean to them. They can't believe that people who don't even know them, would take the time to make the cards for them. You will never now how much a simple card will mean to these kids. A really touching story is that a few years ago, we had a brother and sister who were once campers themselves, come back as couselor and praise team member- the camp meant so much to them that they want to be able to give back!

Cards for Kids: Using Stickers

You know those sheets of stickers that come with a lot of various themed paper packs? Well, I know I don't use the whole sheet . . . do you?

Put those stickers to good use!!!!! 

HINT: Use the scrap paper from your project to give it a coordinated look.

Thanks for stopping by today!!

Supplies:
"Smile" is a die from My Favorite Things.

Cards for Kids:

The cards are for a camp for battered, abused and neglected children. The camp is called Royal Family Kids Camp, and you can check out the organization at www.royalfamilykids.org if you want to. These cards are for the Clayton County Georgia camp.
The kids are treated to a fun filled week, and are shown lots of love. It is a Christian based camp, but they are not preached to --our goal is just to love them with the love of Christ, and to give them a week to make wonderful memories and new friends, and feel safe and loved. The counselors and other staff members write notes to each camper and they are put in their slot in the camp mail box. THe neat part is that we have a Post Miistress, who logs in a book to make sure that each canper is receiving cards, and that they all get about the same number of cards. Everynight, before bed, you will find the campers sitting on their bunks, poring over their cards and you can see how much they mean to them. They can't believe that people who don't even know them, would take the time to make the cards for them. You will never now how much a simple card will mean to these kids. A really touching story is that a few years ago, we had a brother and sister who were once campers themselves, come back as couselor and praise team member- the camp meant so much to them that they want to be able to give back!

KBD: What's Up?

Hello there!!

Here is my newest card using a freebie from Kadoodle Bug Designs.

The sentiment is my own using a stencil for doodling.

Thanks for stopping by today!

Supplies:
--AC Cardstock - Pastels
Bling Flowers
My Favorite Things: Stitched Squares
My Craft Spot Banner (store closed)

KBD: HI

Hi!!!

I'm here today for two reasons. The first is because it's my day to post for Kadoodle Bug Designs' blog. The second is to play along with PaperPlaySketches! 

You can find the file for the little girl goat here.

You know, I rarely give any tips. I usually more of a "here's the photo go knock yourself out" kind of crafter. I'm thinking that's going to change in 2016. I'm not going to bore you with step by step instructions, but more of general rules that I go by when making cards and die cuts.

Whose ready??!!

Tip #1: If I really want to make my cards "sing", I'll add a second "pop" feature. I don't want to take away from the die cut, but am very interested in making you pay attention to it.

For this card it was the ribbon. Otherwise, it's just a flat card with a cute goat on it. It can be bling, a bow, ribbon, flowers, etc. If you go thru my archive, which cards "sing" and which do not? Why?

Thanks for stopping by today!!!!

Supplies:

Kadoodle Bug Designs - Cutie KaToodles Goat

Paper:

--MME 6x6 - "On Trend"

--Light Pink Cardstock

Ribbon from Michael's (dollar bins)

My Favorite Things (HI) - from Blueprints #7

LGS: The View

This week we are celebrating "Let's Get Sketchy's" birthday. We even have a special sketch just for this occasion this week.

I've had this photo picked out with the paper for several weeks now. I was just waiting for the right sketch to come along.  I'm really happy with how this turned out.

Thanks for stopping by today!! Come and join us this week!!!

Supplies:
--Paper
---EP - Everyday Eclectic
Wooden Embellishments
Tiny Words
Feather is die cut from My Favorite Things
Metal Embellishments
Tags
Buttons
Cardboard dies
"View" - no idea but I love the letters!!!

Make Today Great

Hello there!!

My good on-line friend, Georgiana Carson, likes to coral and bully her crafty buddies to join challenges.

This past weekend she nudged a few of us to join Paper Play Sketches this month. I told her next time to phrase her request like this,

          "Now you ladies get busy now. You bought all this stuff so go make something with it. Here.....Start with this sketch." 

So if you are one of the ones that Georgiana likes to nudge, those words are coming your way!!

Thanks for stopping by today!!

Supplies:
Paper:
--MME 6x6 - Miss Caroline * Dolled Up

Lady Bug File:
Treasure Box Designs

My Favorite Things: Stitched Swirly Die

Me and My Big Ideas - Mambi Chips (title)

My Beaker Bubbles for You

I recently discovered "My Favorite Things" stamp and die store. Love it!!

I was greatly inspired by the January release and what the DT made.

Thanks for stopping by today. 

Supplies:
White Cardstock
Various shades of green card stock
My Favorite Things Chemistry dies & stamps
My Favorite Things Wonky Stitch squares

Hugs and Kisses

Here is my latest project using Kadoodle Bug Designs file "Valentine Bumble Bears". I also used my newest stuff from My Favorite Things. So much fun!!

Thanks for stopping by today!

Supplies:
KBD File: Valentine Bumble Bears
My Favorite Things:
--Stamp
--Stitched Florish Die
--Square Die Wonky Stitched
Paper:
--AC Dear Lizzy: Day Dreamer 6x6 pad

KBD: For You

Hello there peeps!

If you are new to my blog then the first thing you will learn is that I love to make cards with die cuts. Especially animals!!!

I'm on the Kadoodle Bug Design team and Monday was my day to post on their blog. I'm one day behind here because I did not want to double post against another project.

There are some new things happening with this card today!! First, I fell in love with My Favorite Things website and all it's goodies! That's where the square stitching comes from, as well as the stamp.

I also picked up a bow maker a couple months ago. I used to hate making bows and refused to add them to my cards. They really do make a wonderful difference and can really add that "WOW" factor.

Thanks for stopping by today!!

 Supplies:
Paper:
--Cardstock Paper Accents: "Berry Smoothie"
--AC White Cardstock
Ribbon 7/8" - brown polka dot
Ribbon 3/8" - HL Valentine 2015
Border Punch
Glossy Accents (chocolate on strawberries)
My Favorite Things - Wonky Stitched Square STAX
My Favorite Things - So Much Love