Cabin Fever Preview Week at Getting Cricky - Day 3

Good Morning Everyone and welcome to Day Two of preview week. On Friday, Getting Cricky will be hosting a super inspirational blog hop and we have been asked to pick ONE cartridge and use it all week in a variety of projects. The cartridge I have picked is "Nates ABC's". It's one I haven't used in a while (also part of the rules) and it seems to go perfectly with the new All About Animals stamp set.

The cuts on Nate's ABC cartridge are not as detailed - like some of the other cartridges - so there is a lot of space on the different cuts that allow you to stamp on them.  I cut all my cuts at 3 1/2 inches, and if you look at the other cards I made this week - you will see I stamped the sentiment right on the cut.  I think it's a fun way to use them!  Also great for those of you who make a lot of tags! 

I had so much fun using this cartridge this week.  Thanks so much for stopping by and be sure to join us in linking up your Cabin Fever project!!! Stop by tomorrow for another Nate's ABC project!

Cabin Fever Preview Week at Getting Cricky - Day 2

Good Morning Everyone and welcome to Day Two of preview week. On Friday, Getting Cricky will be hosting a super inspirational blog hop and we have been asked to pick ONE cartridge and use it all week in a variety of projects. The cartridge I have picked is "Nates ABC's". It's one I haven't used in a while (also part of the rules) and it seems to go perfectly with the new All About Animals stamp set. 

I cute my image out at 3 1/2", which is the perfect size for a standard size card.  Because the images on this cartridge are "shadow like" - lacking a lot of detail - the stamps fit perfect ON the image.  You will see that I stamp ON the image a lot this week.  Just perfect!

I just love how this came out.  I think these stamps just echo the image perfectly.  This was so much fun to do.

Thanks so much for stopping by and be sure to join us in linking up your Cabin Fever project!!!  Stop by tomorrow for another Nate's ABC project!

Cabin Fever Preview Week at Getting Cricky - Day one

Good Morning Everyone and welcome to the first day of preview week. On Friday, Getting Cricky will be hosting a super inspirational blog hop and we have been asked to pick ONE cartridge and use it all week in a variety of projects. The cartridge I have picked is "Nates ABC's". It's one I haven't used in a while (also part of the rules) and it seems to go perfectly with K. Andrew Design Stamps, new All About Animals Stamp set.

Here's a look at my project for today.

I made these three cards for my Nephews for Valentines Day.  I used the Valentine stamps on the inside of the cards to personalize it for the holiday and write a special note.  These cuts were made at 3 1/2 inches using Nates ABC's - and then the sentiments added from the All About Animals Stamp Set.  Here is a closer look at each card.

I just love Kristal's stamps.  They clean up so easy - they never seem to lose their 'cling'.  The impressions are deep enough, I never seem to have to 're-do' any....and you those of you who stamp, know the heartache of messing up with a stamp.  I never seem to do that with Kristal's stamps.  Not only that - but the fact she gives back to the community, really makes it an honor to be a part of her design team.

Simply Sunday Challenge - Wedding Bells are Ringing

Happy Sunday, everyone and welcome to another fun Simply Sunday Challenge!! The theme this week is Wedding Bells Are Ringing!! Show us your cards, layouts, home decor items...any project with a Wedding Bells Are Ringing Theme!!

Before we get to my project, have you ordered the newest K Andrew Designs stamps yet?? There are two sets perfect for your Valentine's Day cards and projects!! Plus, you get a free mini set with every $25.00 you spend!!  I used them on my project today.

Now for my project.  I used the Paper- Doll Dress Up cartridge and the new Valentine Stamps from K. Andrew Designs.  A perfect pairing for 'wedding' and 'love'.

I covered plain white card stock with a sparkly netting fabric I had in my stash.  Added a ribbon, the bride (covered with stickles) on pop-dots and the sentinment "Love is Patient, Love is kind".   I'm really happy with how it turned out - but not with my picture taking abilities. LOL

Please feel free to leave a comment and follow me if you are new to my blog.  I am doing a drawing at the end of February for free digital software from My Memories.  Please come back tomorrow and every day this week as it is 'Cabin Fever' week here at Getting Cricky.  I will be using "NATES ABC'S" all week in different projects.  Each member of the design team signed up to use a different cartridge and showcase it all week.  So come on by for some inspiration - and ideas on using cartridges that you may have forgotten about.

To join our Challenge FUN, please follow these guidelines... You may link as many NEWLY CREATED projects as you like as long as:

• Your project features a K Andrew Designs Stamp Set
• Your project features a Cricut Cartridge or SVG that you have never used or have not used for AT LEAST 3 months
• Your post contains a link to www.gettingcricky.com so that others may play along
• You visit some of the other creations and share a little comment love

Challenge will remain OPEN until 11:59pm on Sunday February 19th -- Be sure to visit our Design Team Blogs for the Getting Cricky "Cabin Fever" Blog Hop the weekend of February 17th!! :)

This challenge is just for fun, but you never know when someone just might receive a little goodie just for joining in!! :)

Share the Love Blog Hop

Welcome to Paper Piecings By Nikki's first bi-monthly blog hop. This month, the design team has been asked to create something with love. If you have seen any of Nikki's new releases, you'll see that we had no problem picking and choosing which piecings to use. So get cozy and be prepared to be inspired...

If you've arrived from Nikki, then you are in the right place. I'm second stop on the hop, and so pleased you hopped over to see what I've created.  I made a sign for my craft room.

I used the freebie that Nikki is offering for this hop (make sure you get yours and link your project up).  I incorporated all the ribbons on my wall hanging.  The bear holds the purple ribbon, which I covered in stickles.  Purple is the color of Domestic Violence Awareness.  It is something that is close to my heart, as my hubby works for the Attorney General's Office and is a Domestic Violence Investigator.  My heart goes out to these amazing women who have found the courage and strength to "Control their Own Desitny"  The other sentiments are "Positive Thoughts" that remind me that there is power in each of us...we do control  how we live and feel.  It also reminds me that there is much love in this world - we only have to open our hearts to the possibilities.

You can get a set of these incredible sentiment stamps by stopping by K Andrew Designs and picking up the "Positive Thoughts" set, which is just perfect for this piecing - there are endless possibilities.  Her motto is, 'STAMP GOOD - DO GOOD' - $1 of every stamp set goes to charity!

Which brings me to one of the reasons we are doing this blog hop - "Sharing the Love"...

Every purchase you make at Paper Piecings By Nikki, $1 is donated to charity. Giving back to this world we live in. We also want to share some love with you. Go to Paper Piecings By Nikki and pick up your 'Share the Love" Freebie that is on the bottom of her donation page. We would love to have you create something special with it and then link it up to either Paper Piecings By Nikki facebook page or her blog.  Either way, you will be eligible to win $20 of Paper Piecings By Nikki!!!!

To be eligible to win, you must do the following:

1. 'Like' Paper Piecings By Nikki on facebook.
2. "Follow" her on paperpiecingsbynikki.blogspot.com
3. Leave a comment on Nikki's blog or facebook telling of you favorite charity and why it is close to your heart
4. Link your project, using the freebie - or another PPBN piecing on either her blog or facebook page - or both for a second chance to win.

The challenge will remain open for one week. Nikki will choose the winner next Friday. Make sure you leave an address so we can contact you.

Next stop is my incredibly talented sister Linda

Here is the line up in case you get lost along the way:

Nikki - www.paperpiecingsbynikki.blogspot.com
Patti - www.pattilynncreations.blogspot.com
Linda - www.lindascreativity.blogspot.com
Mandy - http://lovestoscrap11.blogspot.com/
Pam & Kimi - http://lovebugcreations3.blogspot.com/
Liz - http://tryin2craft.blogspot.com
Kimberly ~ http://scrappingrookie.blogspot.com

Thank  you so much for stopping by - If you aren't a follower, I'd love to have you join me - and of course, comments are always welcome.  I will be drawing a February winner from all the comments this month for the My Memories Digital Software.  Just need to leave a comment on any of my posts this month and be a follower - I'll contact you the 1st of March!   Thanks!

Share the Love Blog Hop Preview

Just made the cutest card using one of the new designs at Paper Piecing By Nikki.  I paired it with sentiment stamps from K Andrew Designs.  One of the things I absolutely love about both these ladies, is that they give back to this wonderful world we all share.  A dollar of every piecing and stamp set sold is donated to charity.  Being a part of both these companies design teams is such a pleasure. 



I used the new Valentines Day Stamps at K. Andrew Designs and the piecing "I'm Always Safe With You" from PPBN.  Here's a look at both:





I love the little broken heart stamp on the teddy's chest...best friends are always there to love you through it...and that bear is definitely a heartbreaker!!!

Please join us tomorrow at Paper Piecings By Nikki for the Share the Love Blog Hop and a chance to win a fabulous prize from her store.  Remember to get your Hop Freebie (go to her donation page and download the free file) you'll be able to link up your own project using this adorable freebie!!!!

Share the Love Blog Hop Freebie

Make sure you get your freebie for the Share the Love Blog Hop this Friday at Paper Piecings By Nikki.  You will be able to link up your project on facebook or Nikki's blog.  Here's what the freebie looks like:

Please join us Friday for the hop - and then link up your own PPBN Freebie project for a chance to win some amazing blog candy at Paper Piecing By Nikki.