Life is our Classroom Layout

I made this whimsical layout for the My Creative Classroom challenge over at Bitten by the Bug 2. You needed to use the word "classroom" in your project. I was inspired to use the word "classroom" because we homeschool, and even though we definitely have "school time" each day, we all know that we are all constantly learning new things with each new experience.

I used Design Studio to cut out the title with Lyrical Letters--one of my favorite font cartridges. So many great fonts on that cart!



The supplies (and part of the LO idea) were from a kit from My Personal Scrapper. Love the colors and patterns.


This big scalloped circle was something new I tried with Design Studio. I made the scalloped circle huge and slid it way over on the mat (on the computer screen) and cut it out.



I used the negative image so I still have this great design element for another layout out of that great lettered pattern:


I added rhinestones and awesome dimensional flower stickers.





The great thing about machine stitching is that it doesn't have to be perfect and it still looks good.


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Pirate Octopus Birthday Card

Ahoy, mateys!



I made this card for the challenges at Fantabulous Cricut (make a pirate-themed project) and Peachy Keen Stamps Challenge Blog (sketch and use twine or embroidery floss). I put the October on an Action Wobble so he wiggles and wobbles so sweetly!


Adorable face from Peachy Keen Boy Mates. Sentiment is from Scrappy Moms Stamps (also the Baker's Twine), embossed in black.


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Life Saver Treat Box

I haven't posted for awhile...we are back to school and very busy! I am crafting, though...cricutting notebook covers and embroidering back to school goodies and such.

I worked on straightening up my craft room today (and vacuumed and mopped and cleaned the kitchen and did dishes....). This is my little project I made to reward myself for cleaning so much. :)

From the Cutting Cafe, comes this sweet little design of the Lufe Saver Box and digital stamps.


I also embossed the wrappers.





My daughter wanted to make one, too. We used a MS punch on the lid of the box. Didn't she choose great colors?


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Yummy Chocolate Cake Gift Box

This was so fun to make for the challenge at Fantabulous Cricut, which was to make a project with a cupcake (or other baked good) on it. I love chocolate and saw how a friend of mine had used gathered ribbon on a cupcake project and loved it. I sewed a basting stitch down the center of a length of ribbon, gathered it, and hot glued it on, tucking the ends under. I painted a wood ball red and stickled it after it dried. Wasn't sure about a stem, but I think it looks yummy without it. The box is off of Tags, Bags, Boxes and More. It opens in the back and I used just one mini glue dot to hold it closed.


It cut at 9", and it's a pretty good size for a small gift. Have a fab weekend my friends!
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Baseball Layouts

Here is my newest baseball layout I made for the Bitten by the Bug 2 challenge this week. I don't have all my pictures printed yet so I am waiting to add those. It feels so great to complete a premade layout, though, just waiting for me. The cuts are from Life's A Party:
























I thought I'd take the chance to show you a few other simple baseball layouts I've done in the past as inspiration for any other baseball moms out there (cuts from Sports Mania):


















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Campin' Critters Sign for a Camper

I've been wanting to start decorating my camper a little as my family is loving the opportunities we get to get away from it all. I received Campin' Critters in the mail last week and when I saw the tag challenge (p. 89 of Tags, Bags, Boxes, and More) at MAG Challenge by the Page, I knew what I wanted to make:





I cut it on Fit to Page and it cut at 11 1/2". I didn't have any dark gray cardstock for the porcupine so I improvised and chalked the light gray cardstock, which gives it a really soft look. Wiggle eyes and a little pink pearl nose make him look even sweeter.


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Happy Birthday to Me!

My sweet, creative little girl made me a present last week and has patiently waited until today to give it to me. I knew she was using tp tubes, but that was it! She made me a functional treasure chest that ties closed.






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