Winner of the DT Project Drawing

First off I want to thank everyone who came by and checked out all of the DT projects! These were our first projects and we really appreciate the support! I chose the winner via Random.org and the number chosen was #42

Mrs. D. Rivers said...
What an awesome prize. Thanks for the opportunity. Love the layout! The little witch is totally cute!

Mrs. D Rivers please contact me within 3 days and I will get your i-Rock shipped out to you. Send me an email with your contact information to morethanfavors@gmail.com. If I don't hear from you in 3 days I will draw another winner.

Don't forget that you can purchase all the stamp sets at www.pinkcricut.com

Pink by Design - Project #1

Hi All,

I am so very excited to share with you my very first Pink by Design - design team project. I was asked to use Sarah's Pink by Design - A Haunting we will go Set. Here is my 12 x 12 layout. These pictures were taken last year on Halloween at work. The Wicked witch of the West is my good friend and Co-worker Cesar. He did such an amazing job on his make up and he actually convinced me to come at Dorothy it didnt take much thinking... LOL. I was so excited about making Ruby Red Slippers! Well my favorite picture of the day was the It's all about the Shoes Picture. Ok now Enough jibber jabber...

Here's my Layout:

Recipe for this Layout:

DCWV - Midnight spell cardstock
Glossy Accents
One Swarovski crystal placed with i-rock
Mini Monster Cricut Cartridge

OK now for the really fun stuff all of us Designers are giving away some blog candy. All you have to do is become a follower and leave a comment and a winner will be selected using Random.org

Here is what I am giving away!

The i-Rock by Imaginisce!

Each one of us has a giveaway.. so make sure you visit all of us including our leading lady Sarah at Pinkcricut.com.

Sarah @ Pinkcricut.com

Ashley @ Her Creative Path

Mandy @ The Polka Dot Spot

Theresa @ The Scrapbooking Queen

Kristi @ Little Paper Sprinkles

New Blog Design!!!

I am so excited to show all of you my new blog design by Leslie at Sweetie Baby's Custom Blog Design! She is fantastic, Very Talented, Quick and super easy to work with! Leslie Thank you so much for making my Blog Beautiful!

I also want to send out a special Thank you to Momo over at Made by Momo for recommending her!

Ladies if you are looking for a Blog Designer with Great pricing and a Short Wait List (2-3 Weeks) CLICK HERE!!

Wacky Wednesday #6 - Sports Theme!

Hi Everyone!

Some of you may see a difference in my blog design. it has been changed and I am happy with it just waiting on some minor tweeking... If you click on the links on the nav bar they don't work. But they will be by the end of the week!! WOOHOO!! Now onto the fun stuff...

It's Wednesday Again! Well this week I decided to do something a little different. Since I will be gone over the weekend and through half of next week I have decided to let the Challenge run a little longer than usual. This Challenge will run until Sunday September 5th at 11:59pm PST. Now on to this weeks Challenge... The challenge is anything sport related! It can be anything! Any Project, Any Size and any color.

I created this card for my Ex-Boss (whom I LOVE) that is retiring on Friday. I can't take credit for the Idea as it was originally posted by Cricut Chick she knows that I was going to base it off of her card. I just changed the Mug and colors a little bit. Mary Ann (Retiree) is a HUGE STEELERS FAN (can you tell?) so i made her a set of note cards as a goodbye present to go along with the card.

Here is my project:

Recipe for Note Card Set:

Football Texture Paper - The Paper Company

Yellow Cardstock - Bazzill

Grey Cardstock - Recollections

White & Black Ribbon - Michael's

Steelers Logo Printed out

Argyle A2 Cuttlebug Embossing folder

Recipe for Retirement Card:

Football Texture Paper - The Paper Company

White, Black and Yellow Cardstock - Bazzill

Yellow & Black Ribbon - Michael's

Steelers Logo and Sentiment Printed out

Silver Stickles

This weeks Blog Candy is:
A Set of Cricut Markers, Want 2 Scrap Bling & Making Memories Ribbon

Here are the rules:

1. You must be a follower
2. You must link it to Mr. Linky (if you have a problem feel free to email me I will help you link it)

3. If you don't have a Blog just email me your project at morethanfavors@gmail.com and I will link it for you

4. Leave a Comment

5. Deadline for this Challenge is 11:59pm PST Sunday September 5th (giving the West Coast a chance to get there entries in as well)

6. Most importantly HAVE FUN!!!

Happy Crafting!

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We've got a winner for Challenge #5

Good Morning,

I want to thank all of the ladies that participated in my Wacky Wednesday Challenge.
This week's Wacky Wednesday Challenge Winner is....

Gloria Zuniga!

Random.org chose #8

Gloria send me an email with your information to morethanfavors@gmail.com. Please contact me within 3 days and I will ship out your prize.

Thanks again! Hope to see you ladies back for another challenge!

Hugs,

So Excited! Just got my very First Blog Award!

I am so honored to be awarded this Blog Award. I want to thank Brandy over at PenBrandy for chosing me as one of the 5 ladies who's talent she admires. WOW that feels great! Thanks Brandy! now one to the requirements:

1. I love being with Hansel who is the love of my life and I am so Lucky to have found him. I love you babe!

2. I helping others and always have

2. I think being crafty is one of the best talents out there and i love having it.

Here is my Favorite Picture:

I love a little Self Portrait here and there... but every once in a while i will let Hansel in the picture. This Picture is from a my Best Friend Melissa's Valentine's Day Wedding. The the reason I love it is becasue we are very casual people Very Casual and here we are dressed to the nines and looking fantastic :)

Now on to the Really good stuff! I get to pass this on to 5 other blogs that inspire me everyday. Here they are:

Patty at Dream Cards by Patty

Theresa - The Scrapbooking Queen

Sarah at Pink Cricut

Momo at Made by Momo

Amy at Perfectly Unperfect Cards

The rules in accepting this award are:

1. you must thank the person who passed it on to you:
2. copy award to your blog.
3. list three (3) things you love about yourself,
4. post a picture that you love on your blog,
5. pass award on to five (5) others

Cricut Cardz Challenge #38

I decided to join this weeks Cricut Cardz Challenge #38 and since it was anything goes i decided to make a card for a wedding that we are going to next week. Here it is:

Recipe for this card:

DCWV Linen Closet (thanks 40:31 Creations)

Potpourri Basket Cricut Cartridge

Martha Stewart Quilted Edge Punch

Japanese Scales Cuttlebug embossing folder

My Pink Stamper - Everyday Stamps

Frosted Lace Stickles

i-Rock with one Swarovski Crystal :)

American Crafts Ribbon

All small pieces made with Scraps mostly Bazzill

Episode #2 - Froggie Card

Enjoy, subscribe and comment!

Happy Crafting,
Paula

Wacky Wednesday Challenge #5 - Birthday Theme

Hi Guys!

Can you believe that it is Wednesday Again! I can't I guess time really does fly when you are having fun! Well This week's challenge is to create something with a Birthday theme! It can be anything! I had several Birthday Cards to create this week so I decided to go with that. I created this card for my friend Todd whose birthday I actually forgot! I made a Video but Youtube was not cooperating with me... I might still upload tomorrow since I spent so much time editing it!

Here is my card:

This weeks Blog Candy is:
A Set of Cricut Markers

Here are the rules:
1. You must be a follower
2. You must link it to Mr. Linky (if you have a problem feel free to email me I will help you link it)

3. If you don't have a Blog just email me your project at morethanfavors@gmail.com and I will link it for you

4. Leave a Comment

5. Deadline for this Challenge is 11:59pm PST Sunday August 22nd (giving the West Coast a chance to get there entries in as well)

6. Most importantly HAVE FUN!!!

Happy Crafting!

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We've got a winner for Challenge #4

Good Morning,

I want to thank all of the ladies that participated in my Wacky Wednesday Challenge.
This week's Wacky Wednesday Challenge Winner is....

Abbie - Cricut Me That

Random.org chose #2

Abbie send me an email with your information to morethanfavors@gmail.com. Please contact me within 3 days and I will ship out your prize.

Thanks again! Hope to see you ladies back for another challenge!

Hugs, Paula!

It's a Happy Day for me!!!

I am so happy to be part of a team of Very Talented Ladies and to be working on the Pink by Design Team!

Come Check out the Projects and go visit the other ladies!

The Pink by Design Team

Ashley from Her Creative Path

Theresa From The Scrapbooking Queen

Mandy from The Polka Dot Blog Spot

Kristi from Little Paper Sprinkles

Happy Crafting,

Paula

Challenge Me Monday #22 - Smile

Hi Everyone,

I was sitting here on a lazy sunday... and thought to myself maybe i should join a challenge! So I did I went over to the Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Blog. they are hosting a challenge in Honor of National Smile Week! The requirements were using a Cricut Cartridge and the word "smile" had to be on it. So here is my card:

Recipe for the Card:

Paisley Cricut Cartridge

Graphically Speaking Cricut Cartridge

Solid Cardstock - ABC Distributing & Best Occassions

Patterned Cardstock - DCWV Latte Matstack

EK Success Border Punch Moon & Stars

Ribbon - My Minds Eye - Confetti Collection

Cricut Markers

How do you organize your scraps?

Hi Everyone,

here is my first video. I just wanted to show you how I organize my scraps. Check it out. I would love to hear how you organize yours.

WACKY WEDNESDAY CHALLENGE #4 - Halloween Theme

Hi guys,

Upon the request of my fans they asked that i make this weeks theme HALLOWEEN!

So Here is my very Simple Card:

I would love to see yours!

This weeks Prize is:

2 Yards of Ki Self Adhesive Ribbon and an 8 pack of Imaginisce Fancy Blossoms!

Here are the rules:
1. You must be a follower
2. You must link it to Mr. Linky (if you have a problem feel free to email me I will help you link it)

3. If you don't have a Blog just email me your project at morethanfavors@gmail.com and I will link it for you

4. Leave a Comment

5. Deadline for this Challenge is 11:59pm PST Sunday August 15th (giving the West Coast a chance to get there entries in as well)

6. Most importantly HAVE FUN!!!

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Cricut Me That - First Friday Challenge #2 - Girl Friends

Abbie over at Cricut Me That decided to do a Girl Friends Challenge in Honor of National Girl Friends Day on August 1st! This was just such a Cute Theme I couldn't not do it... So much so I barely Made the deadline! Here is my card:



The Recipe for my Card:

K&Company Clear Stamps - Citronella (Thanks Erin!)

My Pink Stamper Clear Stamps - Friends & Family

Me & My BIG Ideas Clear Stamps & Cardstock - Sassy

Forever Young Cricut Cartridge

Best Occassions Pearlescent Paper

Cardstock from ABC Distributing & Bazzill

Black Thread...

Pebbles Inc. - Ribbon

Peachy Keen Stamps Challenge #34 - Sketch

Peachy Keen Stamps Challenge #34 is a Sketch Challenge. I love Sketches so I decided to participate! I only used the Cricut to cut out the ovals. Everything else was cut by the trimmer or a border punch.Check it out below:

Recipe for this Card:

My Pink Stamper - More PunnyLicious Clear Stamp Set

Recollections & Bazzill Cardstock

Patterned Cardstock from the DCWV - Flower Shower Paper Pack

Jet Black Staz-On Ink

Recollections - Don't Bug Me Clear Stamps

Diamond Stickles

EK Success - Lattice Border Punch

Recollections Flower Border Punch

Prismacolor Color Pencils

Mona Lisa Odorless Paint Thinner

We've got a WINNER for Challenge #3

Good Morning,

I want to thank all of the ladies that participated in my Wacky Wednesday Challenge.

This week's Wacky Wednesday Challenge Winner is....

Erin Lee Creative

Random.org chose #9

Erin send me an email with your information to morethanfavors@gmail.com. Please contact me within 3 days and I will ship out your prize.

Thanks again! Hope to see you ladies back for another challenge!

Hugs, Paula!

Wacky Wednesday Challenge #3 - Sketch

Well it's Wednesday again!!! Let's have some fun and get inspired. Once again I decided to do another sketch challenge. As you know this is my favorite way to start a project whether it be a scrapbook page or a card. So this week I went back to my favorite place for sketches... Page Maps! Let's be creative gang. You can chose to do any type of project you would like, any size, color or theme. Can't wait to see your creations!

Here is this weeks sketch:

This week's prize is:

A Set of Cricut Markers - Fashion

Heidi Swapp Word Stamp - Family Words

(Enjoy, Together, Traditions, Forever, Memories & Home)

Here are the rules:
1. You must be a follower
2. You must link it to Mr. Linky (if you have a problem feel free to email me I will help you link it)

3. If you don't have a Blog just email me your project at morethanfavors@gmail.com and I will link it for you

4. Leave a Comment

5. Deadline for this Challenge is 11:59pm PST Sunday August 8th (giving the West Coast a chance to get there entries in as well)

6. Most importantly HAVE FUN!!!

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We've got a WINNER for Challenge #2

Good Morning,

First off I want to thank all of the ladies that participated in my Wacky Wednesday Challenge. Second of all we've got another Wacky Wednesday Challenge this week So there will be MORE CHANCES to win!

This week's Wacky Wednesday Challenge Winner is....

Georgiana - Carson's Cricut Creations

Random.org chose #9

Georgiana send me an email with your information to morethanfavors@gmail.com. Please contact me within 3 days and I will ship out your prize.

Thanks again! Hope to see you ladies back for another challenge!

Hugs, Paula!

Crafting with Cristina - Companion Challene #2 - Create a Recycled Project

Hi Guys,

Sorry for the lack of posts this week. Cristina over at Crafting with Cristina asked that we create a project from something recycled... something you would normally throw away. Well I had this container floating around in my purse and yes it was empty... So when i was cleaning out my purse I thought oooohhhhh the would be perfect for Cristina's Challenge! I decided to make a sewing kit out of this Willy Wonka Exceptionals Metal tin. Here are the pictures:

Recipe for this project:

Empty tin of Willy Wonka Exceptionals

Scrap Piece of fabric

Pink Ribbon from Michaels

Princess riboon from Michaels

iRock for the 2 gems that are covering the ribbon seam

Old Sewing kit that was in a plastic baggie

Pillow Stuffing

Spray Adhesive

Hot Glue Gun