All About Babies!

Welcome to the “All About Babies” Blog Hop! So glad you can join us!

If you are coming from MIRANDA'S BLOG, then you are in the right spot. If you just happened to stumble upon my site or your reading this via e-mail, please start at MIRANDA'S BLOG so you don’t miss anyone’s amazing projects!

We will be showcasing anything BABY projects! In addition to seeing some awesome projects, there is some blog candy available too!  Miranda will be giving away a Michael's or Joann's gift card.  Winner's choice!  To be eligible to win the blog candy, you must leave a comment on each stop in the hop telling us what is your favorite summer time activity!  Be sure to leave a comment on each stop because the winner can be chosen from any of the participants blogs!

For my project today, I created the first page for my baby girl's scrapbook.

 

When I was trying to decide what to make for this hop, I think I went through every idea I have ever had about baby related items. I thought of cards, but unfortunately the only pregnant person I know doesn't find out the gender until next week. I thought of décor, but I think I have exhausted that option for my baby girl's nursery. I thought about tutu's, barefoot sandals, and lace rompers. However, I've already done blog posts including the first two, and I'm waiting about another month or so before I make Little Miss a romper. Then, it came to me. Little Miss is 4 1/2 months old, and I have yet to make a page for her scrapbook. That is crazy, right! So, I sat down and stared at all of my pictures for like an hour. I thought perhaps I needed a glass of wine because I was getting awfully mushy and sad about how fast the time had gone. :) Eventually, after a couple hours of reminiscing and a glass of wine, I created this page. What a beautiful start to her book!

 

Your next stop is LINDA'S BLOG

Here is the entire line up, should you get lost along the way:

Miranda - www.nanasscrapspot.com   (SHOULD HAVE CAME FROM HERE)
Dorothy - http://scraphappyinohio.blogspot.com/  (YOU ARE HERE)
Linda - http://lindascreativity.blogspot.com/  (GO HERE NEXT)
Lisa - www.somanycrafts.com
Angela - www.crazy3monkeys.blogspot.com
Sarah - www.sarahbiswabic.blogspot.com
Pam - http://lovebugcreations3.blogspot.com/
Sandy- http://scrapbookblessings.blogspot.com/
Connie - http://conniecancrop.blogspot.com/
Shelley- http://shelley-scrapbookingforfun.blogspot.com/
Shawn - http://craftychicsblog.blogspot.com/
Lori - http://scrappinmystressaway.blogspot.com/
Ellen (CardMonkey) http://cardmonkeyspaperjungle.com/

Dorothy

Cupcake Birthday Card

Good evening everyone! TGIF!! I don't know about you, but I had one heck of a week. Boy was I glad to be able to sneak away into my office tonight. (Even if it was at 11pm!) Of course, this was after our shopping trip to Walmart to get 50 cent Washi. lol

Anyway, so tomorrow (or technically today I guess) is my mother-in-law's birthday. I know, I know, I was cutting it awfully short to just now be making her a card. However, please refer back to the beginning of the post. :)

I was so excited about this card. Not only did I just randomly find the coordinating paper (I'm a paper whore), but I got to use my penny Michael's pearls. Could there be a better ending to the day? I hope you all enjoy this card as much as I have!

Recipe:
Cricut Cartridges: Celebrations, Art Philosophy
CTMH Lilac ink
CTMH Birthday stamp
Pearls
Stickles

Dorothy

Fun in the Sun!

Welcome to the Summer Time Blog Hop! You should have came from Teresa's Blog. We have a wonderful group of creative ladies on this hop, and if you haven't already make sure you start at Suzanne's Blog.

For today's hop, I made a layout for a scrapbook I am making my cousin for Christmas. He is an extremely brave and amazing young man who joined the U.S. Navy last October. I am currently working on an album of his first year. SHHH... don't tell him. :)

 

This particular page was inspired by a visit from his mom and friends to the ocean near where he is located going through school. He's studying to be a nuclear engineer! (No, I'm not proud at all! lol) I hope you enjoy!

 

Recipe:
Cardstock - Yellow, Sand, Light Blue, Orange, Purple, Green, Blue
Patterned Paper - 9 different patterns
Cricut Cartridges - Art Philosophy, Graphically Speaking, Cheerful Seasons, George & Basic Shapes, Traveler
s.e.i. Puff Alphabet Stickers in Blueberry

Start with a 12x12 sheet of yellow cardstock. Cut the sand cardstock to 11.5x11.5. Adhere it to yellow. I used my ATG tape gun. (Which I have fallen in love with!) Using my Cricut Expression, I cut Circle4 Decorative Layer from the Art Philosophy cartridge out of light blue cardstock at 10 inches, and I centered that onto the sand cardstock.

Next, cut your strips of patterned paper. Here are the sizes I cut, starting from the top: 1.5x6, .75x6, .5x6, .5x8, .5x8, .5x8, .75x6.5

Using two more patterned papers, I cut the clouds from Graphically Speaking at 2 inches and 1.5 inches. The sun is cut from Cheerful Seasons using orange and yellow cardstock at 2.5 inches. I cropped both of my photos to 4x4, and matted them on purple cardstock cut at 4.25x4.25. The circles are cut at 1.5 inches from George and Basic Shapes from patterned paper, and adhered to the back of one of the mats so that only half of each circle is showing. The shells are from the Traveler cartridge. Shell1 is cut at 1.5 inches using green and orange cardstock, and Shell2 is cut at 2 inches using purple and blue cardstock.

Arrange all of the items onto your background and adhere accordingly. Add your title, and ta-da, you have an awesome summer layout!

Don't forget about the awesome grand prize worth $60 donated by Zannie Berry Scrapbooking. Make sure to leave a comment and follow all of the stops on this hop to be entered in a chance to win these awesome items!

Here is the lineup. Make sure to check out each stop!

1. Suzanne - http://zannieberry.blogspot.com
2. Diana - www.daisylovecreations.blogspot.com
3. Tammy - http://lifeupdownandsideways.blogspot.com/

4. Cathie~http://cathiescafe-scraphappy.blogspot.com/
5. Beth ~ http://thecraftyscrapyard.blogspot.com
6. ClaireR http://threewaterscreations.blogspot.com/
7. Jamie ~ http://craftygirl21.blogspot.com/
8. Christine ~ http://hotberrydesigns.blogspot.com/
9. Teresa~http://freshandrenewed.blogspot.com/
10. Dorothy ~ http://scraphappyinohio.blogspot.com - YOU ARE HERE
11. Shawnee ~ http://quiverofangels.blogspot.com

Dorothy

100 Cartridges Blog Hop

Happy Sunday everyone, and welcome to the My Cricut Craft Room 100 Cricut Cartridge Blog Hop! I hope that everyone is doing well out there today. I know I am doing better than the rest of this week. Today I am involved in my very first hop. I'm very excited about it.

 

 

You should have come from Cicily. If you just hopped in to my blog, and would like to start at the beginning, please click HERE.

 

For my projects today I am using the following carts:

Art Philosophy

Artiste

Create-A-Critter

Outdoor Man

Teddy Bear Parade

 

William's 1st Camping Trip 2-Page Layout using Outdoor Man



 

 

 

Cricut Cartridges: Outdoor Man

Patterned Paper: Imaginisce

Cardstock: Coredinations Foundations in Hunter, Green Bean, Coffee, Gold, and Orange; The Paper Company in Primary Yellow; Worldwin Papers in Dark Outdoorsy Olive

American Crafts Precision Pen in Black

 

Images cut from Outdoor Man:

Tent (page 44, detailed) - Cut at 2.5 inches using Coffee, Hunter, and Dark Outdoorsy Olive cardstock

Campfire (page 39, detailed) - Cut at 3 inches using Gold, Coffee, Orange, and Primary Yellow cardstock

Happy Campers (page 24, phrase & shadow) - Cut at 3.25 inches using Hunter, Dark Outdoorsy Olive, and Green Bean cardstock

Boys Trip (page 20, phrase - first layer only & shadow) - Cut at 2.5 inches using Dark Outdoorsy Olive and Green Bean cardstock

 

All mats behind the pictures are Hunter cardstock cut with a paper trimmer.

 

 

Simple Easter Card using Art Philosophy and Teddy Bear Parade

 

 

Cricut Cartridges: Art Philosophy, Teddy Bear Parade

Patterned Paper: MME Moments

Cardstock: Coredinations Foundations in Coffee, Gold, Pastel Pink, Nutmeg, and Snowcap; Unknown in Black and Grey

Sentiment Stamp: Studio G "Easter Blessings" wood stamp

Ink: Close To My Heart in Cocoa

 

Images cut from Art Philosophy:

Oval3 (page 42, card) - Cut at 6 inches using Snowcap cardstock

Oval4 (page 52) - Cut at 3.75 inches using MME Moments patterned paper

 

Images cut from Teddy Bear Parade:

Bear - Cut at 3 inches using Black, Coffee, and Nutmeg cardstock

Easter Bunny - Cut at 3 inches using Grey, Pastel Pink, Nutmeg, and Coffee cardstock

 

Diaper Card using Artiste and Create-A-Critter

 

 

Cricut Cartridges: Artiste, Create-A-Critter

Cardstock: Coredinations Foundations - Pastel Pink, Snowcap, and Green Bean; Worldwin - Medium Luscious Lime; Unknown: Black and Hot Pink

Ink for Sponging: Close to My Heart in Olive

Sentiment: American Traditional Designs Lil' Mesages Vellum Stickers "Welcome Baby"

Yellow/White Ribbon

 

Images from Artiste:

V (page 64, card shift) - Cut at 4.75 inches using Medium Luscious Lime card stock

V (page 64, card) - Cut at 4.75 inches using Snowcap cardstock

V (page 64, accent1) - Cut at 1.25 inches using Pastel Pink cardstock

 

Images from Create-A-Critter:

Flower2 (page 47) - Cut at 1.25 using Black, Hot Pink, Pastel Pink, and Green Bean cardstock

 

Thanks for taking the time to stop by. I just love sharing my projects and hope that it gives you a little inspiration today.

 

I am also offering a little blog candy for you in addition to the blog candy being offered by Erica. :) All you have to do is become a follower of my blog and leave a comment on this post! That is it. I will randomly pick a winner and announce on March 16th. Good luck!

Your next stop in this hop is Erica's Projects. Below is a list of the entire lineup.

1. Start http://mycricutcraftroom.blogspot.com
2. Julie- http://www.thecricutchirp.com
3. Crystal - http://www.rusticdaisy.blogspot.com
4. Miranda - http://www.nanasscrapspot.com/
5. Suzanne - http://www.zannieberry.blogspot.com
6. Cicily http://pinkdalmationscrapper.blogspot.com/
7. Dorothy http://scraphappyinohio.blogspot.com
8. Erica's Projects http://EricasProjects.blogspot.com
9. Sarah - http://itswhatkeepsmesane.blogspot.com
10. Viviana - http://vivijdesigns.blogspot.com
11. Owl About Kids http://OwlAboutKids.blogspot.com
12. Deborah http://skygirlcardsandmore.blogspot.com
13. Blog Candy http://EricasBlogCandy.blogspot.com

Dorothy

Valentine's Part 2

Ok friends, I know Valentine's is over. However, things have been CRAZY in my house! First, my whole family ended up with the flu. That meant a week of each of us having a high fever, stomach issues, vomiting, coughs, and nasal issues. It was terrible, and I wouldn't wish it on ANYONE. I'm so thankful that we are all back to be healthy. So, although Valentine's Day has now came and went, I still wanted to show all of you the last of my son's cards. We used Art Philosophy and Create-A-Critter cartridges for them. I hope you like them. He loved them, and was so excited to hand them out (even if it was a few days late). :)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dorothy

Pastel Valentine

Last night I decided to take on a new kind of challenge. I looked at 4 different blog challenges, and I decided that I would really challenge myself by doing all 4 on one project. What was I thinking? At Die Cuttin Divas, the challenge was a sketch for a card. Ok, next is a theme. Scrappy Moms Stamps challenge was to create a Valentine's Themed project. Great! That covers the theme, plus over at Fantabulous Friday the challenge was to make a project including a heart. Valentine's Day and hearts? Perfect! So, I sat down and stared at all of my paper (if I haven't mentioned before, I am a paper hoarder). I took a look at my challenges again, and found the perfect one. Over at Craft Your Passion Challenges, their challenge this week was pastels! Ok, so a pastel, Valentine's Day card with a heart. I can do this. I hope. Enjoy!

Cricut Cartridges - Art Philosphy
Cardstock - Pale Yellow, Baby Pink, Lilac
Patterned Paper - Pink/White polka dot, White/Yellow/Pink/Purple stripes
Baby Pink Ribbon
Pearl Heart Buckle
CTMH Whoo's Your Valentine Stamp Set Sentiment
CTMH Tulip ink
Pink Stickles

Valentine's #1

For the past few days my son and I have been working on his Valentine's. He made a list of 35 people he wants to give Valentine's to. I hope we can make it through all 35 by next week! lol So far we have 8 finished. I have really enjoyed being able to share something I love, something that I enjoy so much, with my son. I hope that you enjoy them as much as we have, and there will be more to come!



 

All of the cards are made with the Cricut CTMH Art Philosophy cartridge. I cut oval5 at 4 inches on a dark pink cardstock. I then layered oval5 cut at 3.75 inches in a tan cardstock.

Cricut Create-A-Critter frog cut at 2.75 inches. My Pink Stamper sentiment from Punnylicious stamped with CTMH Olive ink.

Cricut Create-A-Critter Poodle cut at 2.75 inches. My Pink Stamper sentiment from More Punnylicious stamped with CTMH Tulip ink.

Cricut Create-A-Critter Turtle cut at 1.75 inches. My Pink Stamper sentiment from Even More Punnylicious stamped with CTMH Moonstruck ink.

Cricut Create-A-Critter Bear cut at 2.75 inches. My Pink Stamper sentiment from More Punnylicious stamped with CTMH Cocoa ink.

Cricut Create-A-Critter Owl cut at 2.75 inches. My Pink Stamper sentiment from Even More Punnylicious stamp with CTMH Dutch Blue ink.

Cricut Create-A-Critter Deer cut at  3 inches. My Pink Stamper sentiment from More Punnylicious stamped with CTMH Cocoa ink.

Cricut Create-A-Critter Cat cut at 2.75 inches. My Pink Stamper sentiment from More Punnylicious stamped with CTMH Tulip ink.

The back of all cards have the following:

Studio G "Happy Valentine's Day" sentiment
CTMH "To" and "From" from the Celebration stamp set
K&Company "Handmade with Love" sentiment
CTMH Vineyard Berry ink

Dorothy

Valentine's Day

It's Superbowl Sunday, and I had a busy day! I spent a lot of my day prepping for our party and lunches this week. However, I did find the time to get in my room, and I took on my second blog challenge. Over at Die Cuttin Divas they do a weekly challenge, and this week is pretty easy. Anything goes. :) I decided to take that opportunity to make my husband's Valentine's Day card. Enjoy!

Cricut Cartridges - Art Philosophy
Cardstock - White, Light Pink, Red
Ribbon
Red Ink
Red Stickles
"Happy Valentine's Day" sentiment stamp
Pop Dots

I used my Expression to cut the following from the Art Philosophy cartridge: rectangle2 card at 6.25 inches, rectangle1 at 3.25 inches, heart3 at 3 inches, and font layer tag4 at 1.25 inches. I layered both the white and red designs in the bottom right corner. Both the heart and the design are enhanced with red stickles. The heart is attached with pop dots. The edge of the card is sponged, and the sentiment has been stamped with red ink.

Dorothy

First Ever Challenge

Happy Saturday everyone! I hope that you all have found some scrappy time like I have today. Not only did I get started on my son's Valentine's Day cards (new blog entries coming as they are completed), but I also decided to take on my very first blog challenge. Over at Frosted Designs, they posted a challenge to use the word "love" and at least one heart on a card, layout, or off the page project. Well, I took that challenge on! Enjoy!

Cricut Cartridges - Art Philosophy, Mickey & Friends, George & Basic Shapes
Cardstock - Light Pink, Light Pink with Glitter, Black, Tan, Red, Dark Pink, White, Blue
Close To My Heart Ink - Tulip
"I Love You" Sentiment Stamp
White/Black Twine
Pop Dots

I used my Cricut Expression Art Philosophy cartridge to cut the Oval4 card at 6.25 inches, as well as the Oval3 shape at 3 inches. I cut Minnie4 at 2 inches from Mickey & Friends. The heart was cut using George & Basic Shapes at 1 inch. I sponged the edges of the card with CTMH Tulip ink. I also stamped the sentiment with Tulip. Minnie and the heart are both attached with pop dots. The twine is taped to the back of Minnie's hands and the back of the heart.

Dorothy