Just a Bit Out Of My Comfort Zone!

I just couldn't resist joining in on the fun with K. Andrew and her Vintage Challenge this week. If I had to choose my favorite technique or style I would have to choose Vintage or Shabby Chic. I don't do a lot of layouts however I am teaching a scrapbook class at Michael's and had to make some sample :LO to show my abilities. I actually shocked myself. I absolutely fell in love with this LO. The subject was my inspiration . The little angel in the picture is my husband's grand-baby. Isn't she the cutest? You should see the red hair! For me this pose just screamed "vintage" and that's exactly where it took me in the choice of color scheme and papers. I also challenged myself with attempting to make everything homemade and I almost succeeded. There are two "newsprint flowers" and pearls on the LO that came from Michaels-the rest of the embellishments were either cut with the Cricut, punches or made by hand.
Recipe:
Cartridges:
Cindy Loo;Once Upon a Princess;Just Because Cards;Paper Lace
Papers:
DCWV Glitter Stack
DCWV  Lace & Linen
Colorblock Papers
K & Company
Tim Holtz Distess Inks
Lindy's Moon Shadow Mists
Tattered Angels
Pink & beige flowers handmade
Antique Lace bought in Mass. Antique Store
I cut multiple layers to give my words additional dimension.
I must admit this is the very first time I have have submitted a LO for a challenge. This is really out of my comfort zone! If you haven't already go check out the challenge at  Getting Cricky with K. Andrew and see all the great projects the design team created. Thanks for stopping by my blog and taking the time to look!
Have a wonderful week everyone!
Later!

We Love Our Hero's Blog Hop

Today is Armed Forces Day, so again, this is a hop to support and bring awareness to the works of Operation Write Home . You should have arrived from Anita's Blog, Crafts From Miracles Table if not please start back at our talented and wonderful hostess, Misty's blog, so you don’t miss anything this wonderful group has to offer. In addition to card makers making cards for service persons to send home to their families, OWH has what they call ‘Hero Mail’. These cards can be any size; not just the usual required A2. They also include a personal note to ‘Any Hero’. We call them Hero’s, because OWH covers all branches of service. These are passed out to  deployed hero’s, who might not get much mail, or just passed around to enjoy news from home.  Here is more info.
http://operationwritehome.org/anyhero.html
Thank you to All of our Heros, past , present and those who serve on the Home front as well! My hero's are my husband, retired Army and my stepson who served in 2 wars with the US Marine Corp. and is now in his 3rd year in Afghanistan serving as a civilian with the State Department. So very proud of you two!

My card is a twisted easel card. I  have seen this style but this is the first time I've attempted it. I like the effect !
 Recipe:
Stand Up and Salute
K&Company Designer Stack Papers
DCWV Metallics

Sentiment "thankful" Friskars Stamps
 If you look carefully you will see  the emblems for the Army, Navy Marines and Air Force.









Whats a Blog Hop without candy? Well I just happen to have a goodie for one lucky follower!

It is a  Maya Road Sheer Acrylic 2-ring Scallop Mini Album (4'X8") .
You can have 2 chances to win
!To Qualify you must do the following
*you must be or become a follower and leave me a comment telling me so
*.You must follow me on Facebook & leave a second comment telling me so
                                                   OR
*if you don't use FB you must leave me a second comment  telling me about your Hero!
*You must have a US or Canadian mailing address d/t shipping costs
*You must leave me a way to contact you or I will be forced to pick another winner.
*The winner has 5 days to respond with their mailing information.
And thats that! Easy Peasy!
Monday morning I will pick a winner by Random.Org and post it here.
Now  you must wander over to the very talented Rexann and see her fantastic project. You won't be sorry!
Thank you so much Misty for inviting me to join you & all of the many talented artists on this hop! I feel so truly honored!

 In case you get lost along the way, the complete hop list is below.
1. Misty...http://deliteful-gifts.blogspot.com/

2.Tanya...http://scrappinkymomma.blogspot.com/

3. Kristal..http://www.gettingcricky.com/

4.sally...http://sallysbitz.blogspot.com/

5. Amy...http://www.lovetocrop.com/

6.Anita...http://www.anitaandbugs.blogspot.com/

7. Kathie..http://kathleessnippitsncricuts.blogspot.com/

8. Rexann..http://ibecircled.blogspot.com/

9. Vicki http://melovebonoandscrapbooking.blogspot.com/

10. Jenny http://www.papercutcreations.blogspot.com/

11.  Darlene  www.talesoftayandbay.blogspot.com

12.  JennyB  http://craftydivalounge.blogspot.com/

13.   Linda..http://www.lindascreativity.blogspot.com/

14.   Patti http://www.pattilynncreations.blogspot.com/

15. Jazzy http://www.JazzysCards.Blogspot.com/

16. Momo...http://madebymomo.blogspot.com/

17. Paula...http://morethanfavors.blogspot.com/

18. Melanie http://inlovewithabug.blogspot.com/

19. Jan http://jans-gonestampin.blogspot.com/

20. Gina http://californiascrappin-gcinderella21.blogspot.com/

All Creatures Great & Small Blog Hop-

Comments for Blog Candy close 12N Sunday,April 17th

COMMENTS FOR CONTEST CLOSED
but thank you for stopping by!

 Welcome  to  the All Creatures Great & Small Blog Hop hosted by Misty of Delite-ful Gifts. If you arrived from Darlene's blog then you are exactly where you should be. If you just wandered onto my blog then maybe you would like to start at the beginning so you don't miss a thing! I can't tell you what a thrill it is to be among such talented ladies today. Thank you so much Misty!
Misty is very involved with Operation Write Home and recently received a call for kid friendly cards that our Heroes could send home to their children. If you visited her blog you know she loves animals...so there you have it...a blog hop was born! Our assignment ....make a project that involves an animal. Every child loves animals, right? 

We just happen to have a new baby in the family so I took this opportunity to create a new baby card.

Just look at that face! Is that not the

sweetest lion you ever did see? I just

adore Peachy Keen Stamps sweet faces!

The Recipe:

Cricut Cart's

• Create a Critter
• Christmas Cards
• Lacey Labels 

Paper:Debbie Mumm-Noah's Ark Stack
DCWV
Stamps: Peachy Keen Critter Faces
Sentiment: Manufacturer unknown

Thanks for visiting my blog but now it's time for you to Just keep going straight down the zoo path & stop at each display!

   

 Oh, but wait. I can't send you away without a chance to win blog candy! I have for you today the opportunity to win this Cuddle Embossing Folder and this 100 yard roll of White Seam Binding donated by my sponsors at Zipperstop.com. Can you imagine all the gorgeous vintage ribbon you can make with this. If you need ideas how to dye this the perfect color for your crafting needs I found a great YouTube video that will walk you right thru the process.  If you don't win it and want it-simple! Visit Zipperstops e-bay page. They have great pricing and fantastic customer service!
How do you win this? It's easy! Just follow these 3 simple rules:
1.Become my  follower if you aren't already and leave me a comment telling me so.
2. Like my new Facebook page and leave me another comment telling me you did that!
3.Visit Zipperstops Facebook page, "like " them and tell them Kathie sent you!
 Be sure to leave me your email address so I can contact you. If I don't have a way to contact you I must draw again.
The winner will be chosen by Random.Org and posted Monday, April 18th. Due to shopping costs this contest is open to US and Canadian residents only.
Okay, you had better continue your journey now! There is some fantastic talent and more yummy blog candy waiting for you! Your next stop is the very talented Michelle from upsy daisy.  
 Just in case you stray off the beaten path here is your itenerary:
1. Misty…http://deliteful-gifts.blogspot.com/   
  2. KAndrews...http://www.gettingcricky.com/
3. Amy...http://www.lovetocrop.com/
4. Tanya…http://scrappinkymomma.blogspot.com/
5. Darlene…http://talesoftayandbay.blogspot.com/
6. Kathie…http://kathleessnippitsncricuts.blogspot.com/   <That's me!!
7. Michelle D…http://upsydaisycreations.blogspot.com/       Next in line
8. Sally… http://sallysbitz.blogspot.com/
9. Gill...http://creationsbygillm.blogspot.com/
10. Jen…http://www.memorieswithjen.blogspot.com/
11. Sher… http://www.patternsbysher.blogspot.com/
12. Rhonda…http://scraphappenswithrhonda.blogspot.com/
13. Tara…http://creativeprincess-homemadehappiness.blogspot.com/
14. Vicki…http://www.melovebonoandscrapbooking.blogspot.com/
15. Jen …http://www.jenscraftcorner.com/
16. Dawn…http://iowascrapper.blogspot.com/
17. Martha…http://pattisscrapingtime.blogspot.com/
18. Becky…http://beckscricards.blogspot.com/
19. Anita…http://anitaandbugs.blogspot.com/
20. Kara… http://karassweetcreations.blogspot.com/
21. CheriJ… http://cdjcape521.blogspot.com/
22. Carlene…http://misspinkcricut.blogspot.com/
23. Misty…http://deliteful-gifts.blogspot.com/  <-2nd chance post

Enjoy the hop! Be sure to stop by soon!

A Birthday Card with Hello Kitty

Good evening peeps! I've been pretty lax this past week in posting so I thought I had better make some type of appearance soon before you all forget me! Welcome new followers! I can't believe I am up to 40 already! Just love it! Thank you also for the great comments, I really do read them and appreciate them. Today I finally managed to clear my home of the last of the Christmas decorations.The house looks & feels so bare now. With that week long chore complete I can get back into the swing of things. Thank goodness for birthdays or I would be without something to show you!

You all know I love round cards so I just had to make one for Arielle. She loves Hello Kitty so the theme was a no-brainer.
I cut the scalloped card from Wild Card Cart using the" fit to page" feature on my Cricut Expression. The top (purple) layer was a freehand shape rescued from an error I made...oops! The border was punched using a Martha Stewart Hearts Border punch. Kitty's soft fur was made by running the pieces through my Xyron and then covering the adhesive using Cotton Ball White Fun Flock. I was unable to find Hello Kitty with a cupcake so I had to add that on, but it was taken from the Hello Kitty Cart. The cupcake holder was scored to give it is pleated appearance, The frosting was made using my favorite Goldens Medium and the cherry was made using Stickles. If I were to remake this card I would definitely use narrower ribbon for her bow or perhaps just use the paper version. It is difficult to see in the picture but a white heart button is sewn in the middle.The bling was adhered using my Irock for the very first time! The paper was from DCWV, the flowers were Prima. "Hey Cupcake" was stamped from Scrappy Moms "Sweet Somethings" set. I love those stamps! As a matter of fact I love them so much that I ordered a duplicate set so guess what part of my blog candy will be for Debbies Birthday Blog Hop on January 24th-28th? I think you may have the answer or part of it anyhow! Guess you will just have to stop by & see!
Later!
{{hugz}}
Kathie