Tree-mendous wishes.... all a glitter!

Hello my crafty friends!  Today I am sharing my project I created for my post over at the Joy's Life Design Team blog.

This week the DT is going "Glittery and Bright". Well, I just happen to LOVE anything glittery, so this was perfect for me!!  

 I have to say, trying to capture sparkly glitter in a picture is NOT easy... especially when it's kind of dreary outside.  I don't know if you can tell, but I used glitter paper on the background and on the Santa hat. I also added EXTRA glitter on the tree and the snow!!

 I stamped the sentiment on shimmery pearl paper:

Supplies used:
SVG: Scrapping Bug Designs
Sentiment Stamp: Joy's Life "Oh Christmas Puns"
Glitter paper: DCWV Christmas Glitter pack
Cardstock Base: Core'dinations Pearls
Black ink: PTI True Black
Misc: Stickles glitter, bakers twine, Goosebumps, and white gel pen

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

 I wish you all a very happy and SAFE holiday season!

As always, I love and appreciate your comments. :) Have a CRAFTY DAY!! Lori

Peeking Teddy Bear and Embossing technique

Hello crafters... Happy Wednesday!!

I am super excited to be sharing my project I created for my post over at the Joy's Life Design Team blog. Not only am I sharing my card, but also a little embossing technique, you may or may not have seen before. :)

First, here is my card:

Did you notice the embossed background??

 This look is accomplished by using white core cardstock and a sanding block.

I used my Cuttlebug to emboss the cardstock:

And the final look after sanding:

You can also emboss your die cuts to add texture, like this:

I used Joy's "Oh Christmas Puns" for the adorable sentiment:

Aren't those fonts amazing??

I just love that stamp!!

Supplies used:
Joy's Life stamps: Oh Christmas Puns
SVG images: Scrapping Bug Designs
Base card cardstock:  Core'dinations Color Core Cardstock
Cuttlebug embossing folder
Textured cardstock: Bazzill
Smooth Cardstock: Stampin Up
Ink:  PTI True Black
Glossy Accents
Sanding block

Thanks for stopping by today. As always, I love and appreciate your comments.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!

Oh Snap! - Gingerbread Treat Bag Topper

Hello crafters,

 Happy Wednesday to ya!!!
Today I am sharing the project I created for my post at the Joy's Life Design Team Blog.

Every since I got my Joy's Life "Oh Christmas Puns" stamp set, I have been wanting to create something using the stamps I used on my project today. I knew exactly what I wanted to do, except originally it was going to be a card. When I found out this week we were creating "food" projects , I thought this would work perfectly for a treat bag topper.  

I just think these two stamps together are kind of funny! :)  One moment all happy and singing and then next moment... well, you can see what happened! LOL!

 There is actually three stamps used. 
The "fa la la la la" and "Oh snap!" are from the "Oh Christmas Puns" and the "..." is from the "Everyday Occasions" set.
You can find all of Joy's products, right here.

Supplies used:
Gingerbread men: Silhouette Online Store
Sentiment Stamps: Joy's Life
Paper: My Minds Eye
Face Stamps: Peachy Keen Stamps
Ink: PTI True Black
White trim on gingerbread: Snow Writer
Misc: Stickles, SU Brads, white gel pen

CHALLENGES ENTERED:
Go Fish Challenge Blog: #30 Christmas
Scrappy Moms Stamps: Christmas Time

Thank you so much for stopping by today!
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!

 As always, I love and appreciate your comments. :) 
Have a CRAFTY DAY!! Lori

Joy's Life HAPPY HOLIDAYS BLOG HOP!!!

Hello crafters!!

Welcome to the Joy's Life "HAPPY HOLIDAYS BLOG HOP".  You should have just come from the very talented and creative Jennie's blog. If you just happened to stop by today, and would like to join in on this super fun hop, you can start at the beginning at Joy's Life.com  You are sure to see lot's of great projects and some yummy blog candy along the way. :)

We just got our Christmas tree yesterday, and I always like to have at least one new ornament to add to the tree every year.  This year I thought it would be nice to make a special ornament for my husband.  When I saw Joy's Wintery Puns stamp set, I knew I had found the perfect stamp!! :)

Here is a closer look at that adorable stamp:

I also added a couple of cute stamps (from the same stamp set) on the back as well:

It was really difficult to get a good picture of the image inside the ornament because of the glare, so here is what it looked like before I put it inside:

I love that I can always find the perfect sentiment for my projects with Joy's stamp sets!!

You can find all of her awesome stamps at the Joy's Life products page.

Now, how about a little blog candy??

Just leave me a comment letting me know what your favorite holiday is. 

If you are a follower of my blog, leave me another comment letting me know, and get a second chance at winning. :)

Thank you so much for visiting me today, I hope you enjoyed my project!

Your next stop along the way is our amazing new DT member Debbie at Bugjuiced. 

Trust me, you won't want to miss seeing her blog, so keep on hopping. :)

Here is the line up:

Joy: http://joyslife.com

Stacey: http://staceyscreativecorner.blogspot.com

Jennie: http://earthyscrap.blogspot.com

Lori: http://got2bcrafting.blogspot.com - YOU ARE HERE

Debbie: http://bugjuiced.blogspot.com - YOUR NEXT STOP

Sarabeth: http://www.chroniclesofsarita.blogspot.com

Jenny: http://jennyplace26.blogspot.ca

Patty: http://craftykitten1.blogspot.com

Kimberly: http://hellocutiecrafts.blogspot.com

Megan: http://thoughtsoftraveling.blogspot.com

June: http://simplyelegantpapercrafts.blogspot.com        

Staci: http://preciousmem.blogspot.com

Amy: http://redheadedcrafter.blogspot.com    

Laura: http://www.laurascraftsandmore.com

Cyndy: http://arcyscraps.blogspot.com             

Maria: http://joyfulstamper.blogspot.com
Joy: http://joyslife.com

Challenges entered:
Cut It Up: It's a 3D Holiday
Peachy Keen: Ornaments

Have a CRAFTY DAY!! Lori

Hand Santa-tizer Bottle Display & Blog Hop Winner Announced

Hello my crafty friends!!

I am glad to be back posting after my little break last week.  I had such a wonderful Thanksgiving with my family, and we had very  dear friends staying with us for the week. Unfortunately, that did not leave any time for crafting, except to finish up my project  for my post over at Joy's Life Design Team Blog, which I am also sharing here today.

Every since I got my new "Oh Christmas Puns" stamp set, I have been wanting to create something using this "Hand Santa-tizer" stamp. I just think it is too cute!

I had so much fun creating the little outfits for the Santa and Elf bottles. (GermX and Purell hand sanitizers).

I altered an image from the Silhouette Online store to create the display box. It was originally an Advent Calendar Block Stand, but I added the cutouts to hold the  hand sanitizer bottles:

  I know, you can see where I messed up the first time and cut the holes in the wrong space!! LOL! :(

Supplies used:

 Silhouette Online Store 3D Advent Calendar Block Stand: altered to create bottle display

Pattern Paper: DCWV Christmas Glitter Stack (for display) and DCWV Christmas Stack (elf outfit)

Cardstock: Bazzill Texured

Stamped Sentiments: Joy's Life

"Hand Santa-tizer" from Oh, Christmas Puns

"Merry Christmas" from Wintery Puns

Ink: PTI True Black

Stampin Up: scallop punch (santa suit trim) and Hodge Podge Antique Brass (belt buckle)

Misc: glitter, ribbon, eyelet

Finally, I must apologize for not posting the winner of the Joy's Life Blog Hop. Everything has been so crazy busy lately, and it truly slipped my mind.  So, on with the show!!
I used Random.org to pick the winner. And the lucky comment number is.........#15

15:Creative MNovember 12, 2012 2:29 PM

Very pretty!Love it!
Have a wonderful Monday,
Migdalia

Congrats to Migdalia!  Please contact me at got2bcrafting at gmail dotcom with your address, and I will ship your prize out asap!

Thanks for stopping by today! As always, I love and appreciate your comments. :) 

HAPPY, CRAFTY, HOLIDAYS!!!

Happy Thanksgiving - Humorous card

Hello my crafty friends!!
 Can you believe that Thanksgiving is only 8 days away??  Crazy, right??

And only 9 more days until Black Friday! Woo Hoo!

Today I am sharing a card that I posted over at the Joy's Life Design Team Blog. This card was inspired by the wild turkeys that roam our neighborhood. No, I DO NOT live in a rural area, I live in town, and on a pretty busy street.  There are some open areas nearby, but not that close by that you would expect turkeys to be in your yard! :)

Every time I see these turkeys, I imagine this is how they feel (especially this time of year):

Hee Hee!! Cracks me up! :)

Here is a closer look at the stamp I used:

This stamp is from Joy's Life It's All Fall Puns. There are so many fun stamps on this set, you should go check them out.  

Don't forget, Joy's new Christmas stamp set  "Oh Christmas Puns" is now available as well.

Supplies used:

Turkey image: Silhouette online store
Sentiment stamp: Joy's Life It's All Fall Puns
Paper: Bazzil
Ink and button: Stampin Up Chocolate Chip
Cuttlebug Embossing folder (sign): Distressed Stripes
Misc: hemp and Glossy Accents

Thanks for stopping by today! As always, I love and appreciate your comments. :) Have a CRAFTY DAY!! Lori

Joy's Life Tags & Bags Blog Hop

Hello crafters! 

 Before I begin with the Joy's Life Hop, I want to thank all the courageous men and woman who have dedicated their lives to protecting our country. You are ALL heroes to me, and I will be forever grateful for your service.

If you are joining us today for the Joy's Life Tag's and Bags Blog Hop, you should have just come over from the fabulous Megan's blog.  If not, and you would like to hop along with us, you can start right here at Joy's Life.com.

I decided to create a fun little treat bag, along with a tag from Joy's Yummy Puns stamp set. I love the variety of stamps on this set!!

Using my Cameo, and Silhouette Studio DE, I made a tree cut out on the front of the treat bag to show the candy inside:

Here is a closer look at the tag:

I plan on making some of these little bags for both of my daughter's teachers for Christmas. I hope they like them!! :)

Now, onto the best part...LOL!!

How about some blog candy!!!

Just leave me a comment on today's post, and I will pick a winner using Random.org on Friday, November 16th.

Thanks so much for hopping today!!
Your next stop is the very talented Sarabeth.

And don't forget to go check out Joy's NEW release "Oh Christmas Puns":

Here is the entire line up:

Joy: http://joyslife.com

Maria: http://joyfulstamper.blogspot.com

Cyndy: http://arcyscraps.blogspot.com

Stacey: http://staceyscreativecorner.blogspot.com

Laura: http://www.laurascraftsandmore.com

Jennie: http://earthyscrap.blogspot.com

Megan: http://thoughtsoftraveling.blogspot.com

Lori: http://got2bcrafting.blogspot.com

Sarabeth: http://www.chroniclesofsarita.blogspot.com

Amy: http://redheadedcrafter.blogspot.com

June: http://simplyelegantpapercrafts.blogspot.com

Patty: http://craftykitten1.blogspot.com

As always, I love and appreciate your comments. :) Have a CRAFTY DAY!! Lori

Happy Fall Y'all - Tag with home decor project

Hello my friends....Happy Wednesday!
 Today I am sharing the project I created for my post at the Joy's Life Design Team blog. This week the DT is creating "Gift Tag" projects. So, with that in mind,I thought I'd make a special little gift for my daughter's teacher to put on her desk to spruce it up a bit. :)

I used one of the adorable stamps from Joy's "It's All Fall Puns" stamp set:

Since the stamp is really a single line sentiment, and was too long to fit within the space, I used the masking technique to create a two line sentiment and it worked perfectly!!

You can find this stamp set, along with Joy's brand new release "Oh Christmas Puns" right here.

Supplies used:
Cornstalk, pumpkins and tag: Silhouette online store
Sentiment stamp: Joy's Life "It's All Fall Puns"
Ink: Stampin Up Chocolate Chip, Pumpkin Pie, and Summer Sun
Twine: The Twinery
Misc: Button, hemp twine, ribbon

Thanks for stopping by today! As always, I love and appreciate your comments. :) Have a CRAFTY DAY!! Lori

NEW Joy's Life Christmas Stamps!!

Hello everyone!!

I just wanted to let you know that about the fabulous new release of Joy's Life.com "Oh Christmas Puns" stamp set.  It's absolutely adorable, I know you are going to LOVE it!

Aren't those totally fun sentiments?? And, those images are so stinkin' cute!!

For a limited time, you can get FREE SHIPPING on the new stamp set, as well as on some amazing stamp bundles!  

Head on over to the Joy's Life Product page to order your stamps TODAY!!

Thanks for stopping by today! As always, I love and appreciate your comments. :) Have a CRAFTY DAY!! Lori

Best Fiends for Eternity - Halloween card

Happy Halloween my crafty fiends friends!!
I hope you are all safe and doing well.  My heart goes out to all affected by Hurricane Sandy.
Today I am sharing a card I posted at the Joy's Life Design Team Blog. I created this for a friend of mine. It was quite simple to make, but I think she will like it... even tho it has little boy characters! Lol!

The super cute sentiment is from Joy's Halloween Puns stamp set:

Just love that little saying!!  Don't you???  :)
Supplies used:
Frankenstein and vampire: SVG Cuts "Spooky Cuties"
Spider: Cricut Doodlecharms
Stamped sentiment: Joy's Life Halloween Puns
Embossing Folder: Darice spider web
Paper: Core'dinations Pearls (white), Bazzill textured
Ink: PTI True Black

Challenges entered:
Paper Playtime: #87 Anything Goes

I wish you all have a very Happy AND SAFE Halloween!!

Thanks for stopping by today! As always, I love and appreciate your comments. :) Have a CRAFTY DAY!! Lori

3D Haunted House - Tealight Holder

Hello my crafty friends!
It's my turn to post over at the Joy's Life Design Team blog today.

This week the DT is creating 3D projects. I got this cool haunted house file about a month ago and was so excited to get the chance to use it! I had such a blast making this house, I think there are just so many fun things you can do to make it different.
I added some ghosts and the moon to this one:

I holds 3 tealight candles in the back. Isn't it cool how it lights up??
It may be hard to see, but I used a spider web folder on the main part of the house:

And some more embossing on the chimney: 

 I stamped the front awning with a stamp front Joy's Life Halloween Puns:

This has become one of my favorite Halloween decor projects this year... and my kids absolutely LOVE it!!

Supplies used:
Haunted house: SVGCuts.com
Ghosts: Silhouette online store
Moon: SU Circle Punch
Patterned Paper: Making Memories Toil and Trouble
Orange and Yellow vellum from stash
Embossing folders: Darice Spider web, and Cuttlebug Skulls
Sentiment stamp: Joy's Life Halloween Puns

Challenges entered:
Cut It Up Challenge Blog: Eek, Boo, Ahhh
Cameo Creations Challenge blog: 3D projects
My Crafting Channel: Gh'oul Times
Decorate to Celebrate: Halloween Party Pt. 2

Thanks so much for stopping by today! As always, I love and appreciate your comments. :) Have a CRAFTY DAY!! Lori

Relax and unwind - Mummy card

Hello everyone!
 It's Wednesday, which means it's my day to post over at the Joy's Life Design Team Blog!

This week the Design Team is creating projects using any of type embossing technique. I LOVE to use my Cuttlebug embossing folders on projects, it just adds so much dimension and texure.

I think the Distressed Stripes folder worked well on today's project:

And Joy's stamps work great even on textured surfaces:

 See how clean and crisp the sentiment turned out...it's perfect!!

This stamp is part of the Joy's Life Halloween Puns stamp set.

You can purchase this set right here.

Supplies Used:
Mummy card: Silhouette Online Store
Paper: Bazzill
Embossing folder: Cuttlebug Distressed Stripes
Sentiment stamp: Joy's Life Halloween Puns
Ink: PTI True Black

Challenges entered:
My Crafting Channel: Gh'oul Times

Thanks for stopping by today! As always, I love and appreciate your comments. :) Have a CRAFTY DAY!! Lori

Winner! Winner! from Joy's Life Halloween Blog Hop

Hello everyone!!

Sorry I am posting a little late, but I forgot I was suppose to post the winner from the Joy's Life Halloween Blog Hop!  First, let me say thank you so much to everyone for leaving such sweet comments... I truly enjoy reading them and treasure each one! :)  I hope you were inspired to create some fun Halloween projects of your own. 

So let's get down to business!!

I used Random.org to pick a winner, and the lucky number was #3!

 Janis said...

Yummy! Cauldrons of candy. Great idea! I like the first one. The flower one is cool too, but love the tag on the first one. Great project! Yum yum yum
:) Janis

Congratulations Janis!

Please contact me at got2bcrafting at gmail.com to claim your prize! :)

Thank you all once again for hopping with the Joy's Life Design Team.  I hope you will join us again next month!

Awesome giveaway today!!

Hello my crafty friends!!

I just wanted to let you know that there is a really cool giveaway going on over at the Joy's Life Design Team blog.  You better go check it out.  You could win some awesome stamps and some other fun crafting goodies. :)

Thanks for stopping by today! As always, I love and appreciate your comments. :) Have a CRAFTY DAY!! Lori

love you to the core

Hello everyone! It's my day to post over at the Joy's Life Design Team blog, so today I will be showing you my card, plus a second version of the same card I did for the Peachy Keen challenge. :)

I have been wanting to create this card for quite some time, and I am now getting the chance to do it!!  Yay!! 

So here is version one:

And here is version two, "PEACHIFIED" and some added detail:

After the card was complete, I decided to see how it looked framed as well. (I think it looks pretty cute!) What do you think??

Supplies:
Apple images: Silhouette online store (altered by me in SSDE)
Paper: Stampin' Up sampler paper pack (retired)
Sentiment stamp: Joy's Life It's All Fall Puns
Face stamp: Peachy Keen Everyday Character Face stamps

Challenges entered:
Peachy Keen: Anything Goes
My Cheri Crafts: It's Picking Time


Thanks for stopping by today! As always, I love and appreciate your comments. :) Have a CRAFTY DAY!! Lori