Thanks Beary Much!

It's been Teacher Appreciation Week this week, and this is a card that I made that was suppose to be given to my daughter's teacher. It didn't make it to school with her gift, but we will give it to her at the end of the year.

I used an svg file from Little Scraps of Heaven. The dies for the panels, the word die, and the sentiment are all from My Creative Time. The pretty floral paper is from Simple Stories Vintage Bliss.

Black Widow

It's Tuesday!!! Yay! I get to share a project with you using goodies from Jaded Blossom!

I was in Kansas City two weekends ago to see my niece graduate which was awesome and while I was there my brother, husband, and I took her to Comicon! We had a great time and saw lots of incredible art of all our favorite super heroes and Anime. And seeing it all got me in the mood to make another Super Hero card. So this time I made a card with Black Widow.

From Jaded Blossom, I used Card Mat Dies and Super Hero! The Black Widow SVG is from Little Scraps of Heaven and the background paper is Sandylion's Marvel Comics collection. 

Thanks for letting me share with you today!

Blessings,

                     

You are a Super Friend!!! - Jaded Blossom March Release Day 4

It is Day 4 of the Jaded Blossom March Release on the Jaded Blossom Blog! Everyday this week, we will have sneaks of all the new Jaded Blossom goodies being released on Friday and we hope you will join us!!!

Today we are sharing projects using the new Super Hero 2 stamp set.

Here is my card:

Check out this sweet card!!! My boys will love it! I used the "You are a Super Friend" sentiment from today's reveal set, the Card Mat Dies, and Border Dies for this card. The svg file is from Little Scraps of Heaven. The background paper are from Sandylion Papers.

I hope you are looking forward to Friday's release as much as I am. And, of course, I invite you back here tomorrow to see my Friday morning sneak peek and then to hop with us at 4 pm pacific time. All the new dies and stamps will be available in the store at 4 pm pacific time as well. 

And don't forget to stop by the Jaded Blossom Blog to see what the rest of the Design Team has made for you today and to see the complete Super Hero 2 stamp set!!!

Blessings,

                    

Challenges:
DLArt: March Linky Challenge Anything Goes 3/31
Silhouette Challenge: #35 March Anything Goes

Decorate to Celebrate #6 Anything Goes

Word Art Wednesday #222 Anything Goes
PDE Linky Party: #114 Anything Goes
Crafting by Designss: March Anything Goes

LSHD Card Sketch!

Yesterday, I took a few minutes to put together a card for the Little Scraps of Heaven card sketch challenge. I snuck it in at the last minute last night, but I want to share it today.

 

 

It has been hot here in Cleveland the last few days. Not really hot, but enough to be uncomfortable without central air in the house. So I decided to think about the cool fall days and the beautiful colors that come with it and made this card.

 

 

The design paper I have used is from the Doodlebug Design's Friendly Forest collection. The cute bear is of course from Little Scraps of Heaven and is called floppy bear. I have used him before on some cards and projects as he is just too cute and so easy to piece together. The stamped sentiment is from My Craft Spot's Simply Sentiment stamp set. (Unfortunately this company has closed.)

 

Here is a picture of the sketch I used:

 

 

The challenge ended yesterday over there. But be on the look out for the next one on the Little Scraps of Heaven Facebook page. Everyone who participates often wins a free file! And, of course, there is always a prize for the challenge winner.

 

Thank you for dropping in today to see my project!

 

And stop back tomorrow as I will have my first project as the August Guest Designer for Jaded Blossom Stamps. So excited about this!!!

 

You can also follow me on my Facebook and Pinterest pages. They are easy places to see all my crafty creations!!! Have a wonderful weekend!

 

Blessings,

                     

 

Challenges:

Sister Act Card Challenge: #117 Anything Goes
Brown Sugar Challenge Blog: #157 Animals



Flip Flopping Summer Fun - PDE Linky Party

There is a new challenge over at the

Pause, Dream, Enjoy (PDE) Linky Party!

The Theme: Summer Fun!!!

It starts today and you have one week to link up. We can't wait to see your projects.

Here is a gift set that I made to help get the Party started:

Have a Sun-sational Day! There is nothing I like more on a sunny day than to wear my flip flops!!!

The card is A2 size and uses an SVG file from Little Scraps of Heaven Designs. The background paper is from Doodlebug Designs and the pink border is made using a piece of cardstock from Papertrey Ink. The base itself is a piece of Recollections brand 110# cardstock from Michaels. The stamped sentiment is from Cardz TV's Summer Fun set. I finished it all off with a piece of Totally Pink Trendy Twine (one of my all time favorite twine colors!!).

For my treat sack, I used the small candy sack w/ flat bottom from Annie's Paper Boutique (Home of Trendy Twine). I added some bright, fun candies and then attached a matching tag to it with some ribbon and a tad bit more of the twine. The tag also uses the flip flop file from LSHD and the same patterned paper for the background. You will notice on both sets of flip flops, I used my Cuttlebug and embossed the paper using the Spots and Dots folder.

Like I said earlier, I am looking forward to seeing all your fun projects. Thanks so much for stopping by. I appreciate you all and always enjoy your comments. I invite you to visit my Facebook and Pinterest pages as well.

Have a wonderful weekend!!!

Blessings,

                     

Creative Corner Challenge: Summer Fun

Sister Act Card Challenge: Any Card Goes

Cute Card Thursday: #381 Ladies Only 7/15

Decorate to Celebrate: #104 Anything Goes

Word Art Wednesday: #191 Anything Goes 7/14

Papertake Weekly Challenge: Anything Goes 7/13

Stars and Stripes!

Sharing my Design Team post for Trendy Twine today.

This month has been all about Stars and Stripes Trendy Twine as we prepare for the 4th of July holiday. I have a tag to share with you today.

The tag is from the Silhouette store. It is one of the freebies they give you when you get your machine. I used Doodlebug Designs Patriotic Picnic collection for the background. The star is a file from Little Scraps of Heaven. I believe it was a past freebie. My favorite part is the Trendy Twine that I used to decorate the top of the tag. This is such an awesome mix of colors in this twine. I finished it off with a sentiment from Verve Stamps Happy Hello collection.

I really like the stripes and polka dot combination of this tag. And all the colors just seem to pop!!!

Thank you for dropping by today. I hope you will stop by my Facebook and Pinterest pages as well. And please visit the Trendy Twine store - Annie's Paper Boutique - to pick up your Stars and Stripes Trendy Twine. It is on sale all month long.

Blessings,

                      

 

Challenges:

DL Art: June Linky Party Anything Goes

Word Art Wednesday: #188 Anything FF Goes

For Mom

Happy Thursday! Hope you all are having a great week!

 

This month, the Trendy Gals have had so much fun showcasing some great packaging along with the Tickled Pink Trendy Twine. I hope you have been by the Trendy Twine blog this month!

 

Today, I am sharing a project "For Mom" using a Clear Take Out Box and the Tickled Pink Trendy Twine. All month long I have focused my projects on the warm thoughts of Spring. 

 

 

I think these Clear Take Out Boxes are perfect for creating scenes on the outside of. And don't you think that Mom would love to find a new pair of earrings wrapped up inside of all the crinkle paper on the inside. Maybe a fun pair of butterfly earrings!

 

The Spring scene on the front comes from the Little Buggers SVG Collection at Little Scraps of Heaven. After decorating the front, I closed the box with the Tickled Pink Trendy Twine. I used the twine to attach the tag to the box with a bow. The tag and sentiment are from the Tiny Tags stamp set by My Craft Spot. To add dimension to my pieces, I used inks, chalks, and a gel pen.

 

Thank you for stopping in today. To purchase the Clear Take Out Boxes, the Tickled Pink Trendy Twine, or one of Lesley's other great products, stop by Annie's Paper Boutique.

 

Thanks for dropping in! I invite you to follow me on my Facebook and Pinterest pages as well. You can also find me on Instagram @mmirandcreations.

 

Blessings,

                     

 

Challenges:

DL Art: April Anything Goes Linky Challenge

Happy Hello Penguin!

I grew up with three brothers and that was awesome. They were really good to me and always took care of me. But I have to say that when I came to know Christ something happened that changed my life forever. I gained a whole bunch of sisters. And as any of you with sisters know, there is nothing like having a sister! I made this card for one of my sisters. She is very dear to me and I enjoy the time we are able to spend together. I made this as a Thank You for her for the time we spent out together this last Friday night having dinner and quiet time from family and the burdens of life. This sister is a treasured jewel and I am so lucky to have her.

 

 

This little guy is from Little Scraps of Heaven Designs. He was a freebie a few weeks back called Penguin on Ice. I think he is absolutely adorable and I was glad to see the smile on my sister's face when I gave him to her this morning during worship.

 

 

Thank you, Tricia, at LSHD for all the Monday freebies. They are truly appreciated and thank you for allowing me to enter him into yesterday's game to win another free file!!!

 

The card is a standard A2 size and the background paper which is quite lovely in person but a bit difficult to photograph is from Bo Bunny's Snowfall collection called Snowfall Drift. The stamp is from Verve Stamps Happy Hello collection.

Thank you for dropping in today. You can find the links to my Facebook and Pinterest pages on the top right if you'd like to follow me there as well.

Blessings, 

                    

 

Challenges:

DL Art February Linky Challenge: Anything Goes

Word Art Wednesday: #171 Anything Goes

Decorate to Celebrate: #94 Anything Goes

613 Ave Create: #112 Anything Goes

Creative Fingers: #68 Anything Goes

Sister Act Card Challenge: #94 Anything Goes

Merry Christmas 2014 from Trendy Twine!

All of us at Trendy Twine would like to wish you a very Merry Christmas!

 

May you know God's presence as we celebrate His son!

 

 

My sweet baby girl has been singing Jingle Bells all month long. She comes to me every day or two and says, "Mom, what are the words to that song again," and we sing it together. She has also memorized where to find a version of it sang by Willie Nelson on a CD in our stack of Christmas music that is sitting next to the stereo by the tree. She just walks over there and pops in it and sings and dances. It is so fun to see the joy it has brought her this season. So I couldn't help but make this card to commemorate the joys of the season. I actually saw a card similar to this done by a DT member from Little Scraps of Heaven designs and I asked Jennifer's permission to scraplift from her. Thank you Jennifer for allowing me to do so!

 

 

 

The sleigh for the card was a freebie from Little Scraps of Heaven a few weeks ago. The snow at the bottom came from a set from Miss Kate Cuttables. The background paper is from Bo Bunny's snowfall collection. The twine is from Trendy Twine, of course, and is called Cherry Latte. It is such a wonderful blend of red, white, and kraft colors. I added a tag that I altered from My Scrap Chick and the sentiment is from My Craft Spot's Tiny Tags Christmas stamp set.

 

Cherry Latte

 

 

 

Thanks for stopping by today! Please check out my Facebook and Pinterest pages as well.

 

Merry Christmas to you all!!!

                          

 

Challenges:

DL Art December Linky Challenge: Anything Goes

Pile It On: #49 Anything Goes Christmas/Holidays

Cute Card Thursday: #353 Anything Goes

PDE Linky Party: Anything Goes

Guest Designing for Jaded Blossom - Elf with Sign Gift Bag

Happy Sunday, friends!!! Today I am Guest Designing with Jaded Blossom. I want to send a huge thank you to Candace and Michelle for the opportunity.

 

I find myself needing gift bags of all types and sizes as Christmas approaches, so I thought I would share one with you. I think it turned out super cute and I hope you like it too.

 

 

 

I decided to start with a file that I go back to time and time again. It is the Dinosaur Handled Bag from SVG Cutting Files. I really like the shape of this bag and it is so super easy to assemble. I used a sheet of patterned paper from the Christmas Cottage collection by Teresa Collins. For the elf, I used a file that I have had for a while from Little Scraps of Heaven Designs called Christmas Elf with Sign. He has been on my list to make for a couple of Christmas's now, so I am glad I finally did. (Unfortunately I could not find him in the store now. Sorry about that.) His face is from the Peachy Keen Christmas in July Face Assortment. Before attaching the little guy to the bag, I wrapped the bag with a piece of crinkle ribbon and tied a bow. I then threaded my button with some Holly Berry Trendy Twine and again tied that into a bow and attached it to the ribbon. I finished it all off with a sentiment from Jaded Blossom. I used a stamp from the Christmas Wishes set. This stamp set is one of my favorites and I go back to it over and over again as well.

Here is a close up of the sentiment.

Well after finishing up the bag, I couldn't help but think that the little guy would also make for a sweet gift card holder too; so back to the crafting table I went!

 

 

 I again used pattern paper from the Christmas Cottage collection and cut out a policy envelope cut file (not sure where I got this one from). The envelope measures 2 1/2"x3 3/4". I decided to change the elf up by reversing the colors and of course finished him off with another sentiment from the Christmas Wishes stamp set from Jaded Blossom.

(Edit to my post: Found my policy envelope - It is from SVG Cutting Files: Decorative Edge Policy Envelope and you can find it here.)

Christmas Wishes Stamp Set

 

 Make sure you stop by the Jaded Blossom blog and leave a comment on my post and all the other Guest Design posts for this month. There are prizes that will be won by someone for doing so!

 

Thank you for dropping by here!

I invite you to follow me on my Facebook and Pinterest pages as well.

 

Blessings,

                     

 

I will enter the Elf Gift Bag into the following challenges:

DL Art December Linky Challenge: Anything Goes

Pile It On: #49 Anything Goes Christmas/Holidays

Little Scrap Pieces: Dec 14th Show it Off Linky Party

613 Ave Create: AG w. opt. Gift Packaging

Cardz TV: #6 3D Designers Gift Bags

Decorate to Celebrate: #90 Anything Goes

Stuck on U Sketches: Die Cut - Anything Christmas 12/25

Trendy Twine's 12 Days of Christmas Day 8

On the 8th Day of Christmas, Trendy Twine shared with me...

 

Hey All!!! - It is Day 8 of Gift Packaging ideas from Trendy Twine.

I hope you have been enjoying all the ideas for the Christmas Season as much as we have been enjoying sharing them with you.

It drives my husband batty, but I have this need to really dress up my holiday packages and stocking stuffers. That means big bows, lots of ribbon and twine, and of course cute tags. Yes, I admit, that I may go a bit overboard in my hubby's opinion; but until he helps with the wrapping, I guess I get to do it any way I want to, right!!!!

 

Today I have a stocking stuffer to share with you that has a tag attached and then I will also show you the same tag made with different colors. I used Holly Berry and Twisted Gumball Trendy Twine. I have also used the 8" Skinny Candy Chutes.

 

 

The tag is from the Silhouette Store and is 4" in height and was made using a MME's Merry Christmas paper pad. The cut file that I attached to it with pop dots is from Little Scraps of Heaven and the stamped sentiment is from My Craft Spot. I added ribbon with a bit of Holly Berry Trendy Twine and a jingle bell as well.

 

Here is a close up of the tag.

 

 

This penguin is so super cute hiding under his Santa hat!

 

 

To attach the tag, I wrapped some more Holly Berry TT around the candy chute and then attached it to the ribbon on the back of the tag.

 

This next tag is for my princess, so it had to be made up in pinks. And since Twisted Gumball is one of my favorite twine colors, I accented my pink tag with blue and again attached another cute penguin.

 

 

I hope you will stop by the Trendy Twine blog to see all the wonderful projects my talented teammates have made. And remember there are four more day of ideas left to go.

 

I am happy you dropped by my blog today, and I hope you will find me on my Facebook and Pinterest pages as well.

 

May you know God's presence this Christmas season,

                                       

                                       
 

Challenges:
DL Art Thankful Thursday: #145 Any Winter Holiday

DL Art December Linky Challenge: Anything Goes 12/31

Pile It On: #49 Anything Goes Christmas/Holidays 1/3

613 Ave Create: #101 AG w. Opt Twist

Scrappy Mom's Stamps: Tag You're It! 12/22

Little Scrap Pieces: Show It Off Linky Party

Precious Little Baby

It is Sneak Peek Day for me at Trendy Twine.

To see my complete project head on over to the Trendy Twine blog.

I have a list of "Supplies Used" for  you here:

Trendy Twine:

Chocolate Cupcake Trendy Twine

Shorty Candy Chutes (1x3 Clear Boxes)

Little Scraps of Heaven:

Rocking Horse

My Craft Spot:

Tiny Tags

Basic Grey:

Little Black Dress Paper Collection

Thanks for stopping by today! I hope you will drop by my FB page and Pinterest page as well.

Blessings,

                     

Baby Sock Tote

I have a Trendy Twine Little Sister post for you today!

 

This month we are showcasing the Chocolate Cupcake Trendy Twine and sharing baby projects.

 

 

I am very excited about this as I will be hosting a baby shower very soon. This is going to help me brainstorm some ideas.

I decided to make a tote to hold baby socks in. This is my prototype for the shower. I will make several of these for table decorations with a paper choice modification to match the colors of the shower. This tote with the blue, pink, and brown colors would be great if the baby's gender is unknown. My finished project for the shower will use this twine though as we know the baby is a girl!!! I really like the chocolate and pink color combo.

 

 

Using a tote from Lori Whitlock, I resized it larger to fit my need. I assembled it and attached the side panels. I then cut out the Floppy Bear file from LSHD and inked it and pieced it together. The Chocolate Cupcake Trendy Twine was wrapped around the caddy three times and tied off with a bow. I pop dotted the bear to the front.

On the back side, I used a Spellbinder's die to cut and emboss a scalloped oval. I added a baby sentiment to the oval from My Craft Spot and inked the edges. This was also attached with pop dots.

To finish it off, I tied a double bow to the handle and added a piece of twine there as well. What a super sweet project and it will not be hard to make the ten or so that I will need!

 

Chocolate Cupcake Trendy Twine

 

  

Supplies Used:

Trendy Twine: Chocolate Cupcake

Lori Whitlock: Nail Polish Tote

Little Scraps of Heaven Designs: Floppy Bear

Spellbinders: Scalloped Oval

My Craft Spot: Big Sentiments 2

Papertrey Ink: Vintage Cream Cardstock (for Caddy Base)

Ribbon from my stash

Memento and Color Box Inks

White Gel Pen and Pink Chalk

 

As always, I am happy you stopped in today!!! Thank you!

I invite you to stop by my FB page and Pinterest page as well.

 

All of us at Trendy Twine would like to invite you to stop by and pick up some of your own twine or other great crafty products at the store. We also invite you to our FB Group - Twine It Up to share all of your projects.

 

Blessings,

                     

 I will enter this into the following challenges:
DL Art: September Linky Challenge 
Totally Gorguss: #253 String (or Twine)
That Craft Place: Sentimental
613 Avenue Create: #89 Anything Goes
Scrapbook Blessings Club: #29 Anything Goes
Creative Cutting Challenge: #38 Anything Goes

Floppy Bear

Nothing is better than a sweet freebie!

 

Little Scraps of Heaven offered a freebie on Wednesday to anybody who would make a project and post it to their site by yesterday. I finished mine just in the knick of time last night and shared it on the LSHD fan page; but I want to share it here with all of you as well!

 

 

This little sweetie is called Floppy Bear and even though it is no longer free, it is available in the Little Scraps of Heaven store. It was super easy to piece and oh so adorable. I decided I wanted my bear to be a girl, so I gave her a bow using Totally Natural Trendy Twine. The bear was cut using Tim Holtz Core'dinations and American Craft Cardstock. The background paper is from Doodlebug Designs new fall line called Friendly Forest. I really enjoy the color palette used by this company. So bright and fun!!! I made this a Thank You card using the Jaded Blossom Simple Sayings stamp set.

 

 

The bear was inked with Color Box inks with two shades of browns. The eyes and nose were inked with Memento Tuxedo black (Memento is my favorite ink by far). I used some Stamp' UP chalks that I have had forever around the eye and then used my Micron 005 pen to draw lashes. I also chalked the cheeks with some pink. To finish it off and to make the eyes come alive, I used my white Gelly Roll pen to add some details.

 

Super easy and super cute!!!

 

Thank you for stopping by today! I'm always glad when you take a moment to drop in!

I invite you to stop by my FB page and Pinterest page as well.

 

Blessings,

                    

 

I will enter this into the following challenges:
Scrapbook Blessings Club: #28 Anything Goes
Craftin' Desert Divas: Anything Goes
DL Art: September Linky Challenge 
Fan-tastic Tuesday: #51 AG (Sq/Rec Cards Only)
Creative Fingers: #47 Anything Goes
Sister Act: #73 Anything Goes
Word Art Wednesday: #148 Anything Goes
Papertake Weekly: Anything Goes

CDD July Stamp Release



You all are in for a treat today! It is Day 2 of the Craftin' Desert Diva's fifth stamp release blog hop! Today I am able to share with you in full all five of the CDD July release stamp sets!

 

Here they are!

 Gotta Wear Shades 

Lil Bit Buggie 

School Zone

  All Star Sports

 

Blooming For You

 

You can find all of these in the store.

 

Now take a look at these deals that Tara has for you!

 

1.) Every purchase receives a FREE Too Cute by Jessica SVG pattern made especially for this release!

 

 

2.) If you purchase a minimum of two stamp sets, you will receive a FREE mini stamp.

(Ends August 1, 2014)

 

3.) Use code: JULY to save 20% off your ENTIRE purchase.

(Ends August 1, 2014)

 

Oh and this is a blog hop, right!!! So it needs PRIZES!

 

Tara is giving away one stamp set each day

and Too Cute by Jessica is giving away a $25 gift card to here store. 

 

How do you win you ask. Just leave your comments! The more blogs you comment on in the hop, the greater your chance of winning!

 

And now for my project using a sentiment from Gotta Wear Shades:

 

 

In my mind, nothing says Summer Fun more than playing on the beach. I like the sand between my toes, the sound of the crashing waves, and the endless blue water. And I believe this sweet bear agrees with me, don't you think!!!

 

For my card, I took a card base from SVG Cuts Iris Fold Cards Kit and mounted this adorable Bear with Bucket and Shovel file from Little Scraps of Heaven. For the sand, I used a piece of a file from My Scrap Chick called Beach Penguins. The Summer Fun sentiment is stamped onto a Classic Scalloped Oval Large die from Spellbinders that was cut from a piece of Papertrey Ink Vintage Cream Cardstock. I used Memento Inks and Color Box Inks on all the pieces. The paper used for the card base is My Mind's Eye Miss Caroline. The rest of the cardstock used is from American Crafts and Core'dinations. For those of you interested, I will share a few of the links for the supplies I have used.

 

Craftin' Desert Divas: Gotta Wear Shades

SVG Cuts: Iris Fold Cards

Little Scraps of Heaven: Bear with Bucket and Shovel

My Scrap Chick: Beach Penguins

Peachy Keen Stamps: PK-546 Fun Kiddie Face Assortment

  

Next up is Jenny!

 

Thank you for stopping by my blog today. I hope you will come back. You are certainly welcome to become a Follower. You can also check out my projects on my FB page,

M Miranda Creations. 

 

Blessings, 

                  

 

I will enter my card into the following challenges:
Crafty Catz: #241 Anything Goes
Creative Fingers: #44 Anything Goes
The Crafter's Café: #73 Anything Goes 7/29
Ruby's Rainbow: #84 On the Beach
Word Art Wednesday: #142 Anything Goes 7/29
Crafty Creations: #268 Just for Fun
That Craft Place: Anything Goes
Pile It On: #29 Summer Fun
Inkspirational Challenge: #61 Word Prompt - Splash
My Craft Spot: #145 Just for Boys