CCCC #4 - Nifty Fifties

Hi Everyone,

Welcome to Week #4 of the CCCC (Cricut Cartridge Chaos Challenge). Last week Meriah at Two Scraptastic Gals hosted the Cricut Cartridge Chaos Challenge #3 - Create A Critter. We will be alternating weeks. This week the Poll and the Mr. Linky will be here. Now on to the Winner from the Third CCCC! This person will have an entry into the Cartridge Giveaway at the end of the Month!

Random.org selected #1 The Winner is:

Lisa - Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons

Lisa you have now won an entry into the Cartridge giveaway on February 7th. The cartridge for January Challenges will be Summer in Paris!

So far the winners are:

CCCC#1 - Rosemary - My Play time!

CCCC#2 - Tracy - Scrapnatic

CCCC#3 - Lisa - Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons

Now on to this week's Cricut Cartridge Chaos Challenge. The Cartridge was picked by our followers... The Cartridge is Nifty Fifties! Here are Mine and Meriah's Projects:

Check out Meriah's Card! I just love the colors!

Here is my project! I had such a great time doing this! I really need to get moving with my layouts. So this was perfect!

Recipe for the Layout:

Nifty Fifties - Cricut Cartridge

Kate's Kitchen - Cricut Imagine Cartridge (for patterned paper)

DCWV - Street Lace & Summer Dream Cardstock

Colorbok - White Cardstock (all colored in with the Imagine)

Black Bazzill Cardstock

Cotton Candy - Stickles

Xmas Red - Stickles

Star Dust - Stickles

Silver - Stickles

Glossy Accents

EK Sucess 3/4 inch Square Punch (Yep I tiled the floor

Recollections - Boutique Fleur Pink Mini Round Gems

Ribbon

If this is your first time tuning in here is how this will work. Meriah and I will alternate weeks posting the challenge. Last week Meriah posted the Challenge and this weeks its me. There will always be a poll up on the right hand side where you can vote for the cartridge that you would like us to use next week. The Challenge will run from Monday - Sunday. On Monday's along with our winner we will post the New Projects! I hope you will Join us!

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 February 6th (giving the West Coast a chance to get there entries in as well)
6. If you do not have the challenge cartridge, you may make something with a similar cartridge.
7. Most importantly HAVE FUN!!!

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The Winners of Debbie's Birthday Blog Hop

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Happy Saturday Everyone!!!

I want to thank everyone who stopped by to celebrate Debbie's Birthday with me and the other ladies! Well today I am announcing the winners of the Birthday Blog Hop! I hope everyone enjoyed the projects! Well Now on to the Winners!

I have 3 Winners today, One will get the Picture Keeper and 2 of them will win a complete set of Cri-Kits Gel pens (Holder & set of 10 pens) of their Choice! All the winners were chosen via Random.org. The winners are...

#38 is the winner of the Picture Keeper! That person is...

Debi "Cards-by-Montana-Reflections"

#81 is the winner of the Cri-Kits Gel Pens! That person is...

Tracy "Esmommy"

#136 is the other winner of the Cri-Kits Gel Pens! That person is...

Patricia "Patricia Hurlburt"

Ladies send me an email at Morethanfavors@gmail.com and I will have the Blog Candy shipped to you! Congrats!!!

Happy Crafting!!!

Design Team Friday!!!

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Hi Everyone!!!

I hope you are all ready for all the CHA updates this weekend?? I know I am!!! Can't Wait!!! Well this week it's a Birthday Theme in honor of the Super Special Jaxen's Birthday! Jaxen is Sarah's little boy and he loves all things Super Hero! So I decided to make him a little Birthday Card! I used the Simply Everything Stamp Set. CLICK HERE to see all of Sarah's Stamps and have you seen her YUMMY TWINE??? well if you haven't run on over and check it out! Here is Jaxen's Card:

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JAXEN!!!

Recipe:

Pink by Design - Simply Everything Stamp Set

Cri-Kits Gel Pens (for the Background)

Superman Cricut Cartridge

Rock Princess Cricut Cartridge

Pure Poppy Paper Trey Ink Cardstock

Colorbok White Cardstock (colored on the Imagine)

Yellow Stickles

Momento - Tuxedo Black Ink

Hope you enjoyed my card! Now for some Pink by Design NEWS!!!!

I know we all want to be with Sarah this weekend at CHA but we can't all be there... So you know Mr. Pink Cricut will have something up his Sleeve! Make sure to pay close attention to your email this weekend, as Mr. Pink Cricut will have a very exciting announcement. Plan to be close to your computer for this MUST SEE event. It might be a UStream, it might be a post, or it may just be a video... but rest assured Mr. Pink Cricut will have something FANTASTIC to share with you while Pink Cricut is at CHA. Check out www.pinkcricut.com for his posts while Sarah is at CHA.

Also don't forget to check back next week for the New Stamp Release!!! The first week of February is only a few days away, and do you know what that means? That's right, NEW STAMPS! Make sure to visit www.pinkcricut.com for updates on when the next UStream will be for the upcoming release. YOU ARE NOT GOING TO WANT TO MISS THIS ONE!

Happy Crafting!

Wacky Wednesday #23 - Color Challenge

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Hi Everyone,

Before we start I want to tell you how SUPER HAPPY I am with my new OFFICIAL WACKY WEDNESDAY Sponsor. I want to welcome Scrapbooks & Stuff to their first Wacky Wednesday Challenge! Check out the **WACKY WEDNESDAY SPECIAL** at their store. The special will only be LIVE for 24 HOURS! Don't miss out! CLICK HERE for the special!

Now let's start things off with the WINNER Last weeks WACKY WEDNESDAY winner was Random.org selected #3.

Jenn at Memories with Jen

Jenn please send your mailing address to morethanfavors@gmail.com so I can ship out your Zip Dry Glue. Also please feel free to grab the Wacky Wednesday winner button that is on the right hand side to proudly display on your blog! Congrats Jenn!

Welcome to another Wacky Wednesday!!! Team #1 is back and I can't wait till you see their Projects!! Team #1 which consists of Gloria & Momo and joining them this week is Guest Designer Monica! The challenge this week was to create any Project using the colors Brown, Green & Pink. If you click on their names it will take you to their blogs and you can see the recipes and or instructions. Stop by their blogs and show them some love! I can't wait to see what you create with this color combo! Check these out!

Gloria - Gloria's Goofy Craft Spot

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Momo - Made by Momo

CLICK HERE for more information on this project

This Week's Guest Designer!

Monica - Simply Cricutting

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This weeks Blog candy is:

The Disney Classics Cricut Cartridge!

Sponsored by the fabulous Scrapbooks & Stuff!

S&S will have a $5 flat rate shipping special through sunday in honor of CHA as well as the Disney Classic Cricut Cartridge for $29.99 and 10% off all Cricut Cartridges using the CHA coupon code! CLICK HERE to check out the WACKY WEDNESDAY SPECIAL and More! I did want to let you know that if you purchase the Echo Park Kits (Wacky Wednesday Special) $1 of each kit will go to The American Cancer Society!

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 Tuesday February 1st (giving the West Coast a chance to get there entries in as well)

6. Email me letting me if know you want to be a Guest Designer on February 9th.

6. Most importantly HAVE FUN!!!

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Scrappin' Roots Blog Hop Winner and a Video!

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Hi Everyone!

I hope everyone enjoyed the Scrappin' Roots blog hop! I did it was great to explore my roots... Well I wanted to announce the Winner of the TPC Studio Clear Stamps! Random.org selected number 76!

#76 was DONNA

Donna said... This layout is so different from anything I've seen. Very creative!

http://comopark1886.blogspot.com/

Donna please send me an email at Morethanfavors@gmail.com with your address and I will ship them over to you.

I also want to Thank Erin over at SpantastiKreations for inviting me to join her on her first ever blog hop! It was an Honor and Thank you for my Award! I am honored to have hopped with you and the other Ladies!

Here is the Video on the Card I made for the CCCC# 3 - Create A Critter Challenge! I know it's a little late but better late than never right? CLICK HERE to Join the CCCC FUN!

CLICK HERE to subscribe to my YouTube Channel for video updates :)

Also dont forget to tune in tomorrow for WACKY WEDNESDAY where the first prize being donated by my super awesome sponsor Scrapbooks & Stuff is going to be...

The Disney Classic Cartridge!!!

They will also have 1 amazing deal available all day Wednesday. I will a special Link right here on my Wacky Wednesday post. (Hint-Echo Park)

This is going to be so awesome! Remember that the Challenge is to make anything with the colors Green, Pink & Brown! Mr. Linky will be up tomorrow!

Debbie's Birthday Blog Hop!

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Hi Everyone!

Welcome to Debbie's Birthday Blog Hop! If you are getting her from Raven's Blog than you are on the right track. If you just popped in than you definately want to start at Debbie's Blog by CLICKING HERE. I was so happy when Debbie asked me to join her on her Birthday Blog Hop. So here is a video I made showing the card I made for her!

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Here is a Picture of the Card:

Recipe for this card:

Sweet Treats Cricut Cartridge

Pink by Design - Take The Cake Stamp Set

Cri-Kits Gel Pens

iRock & Gems

Sakura White Gel Pen

Diamond Stickles

Scribbles 3D Paint

Glossy Accents

I will be picking 3 winners on the 29th! I have 2 sponsors for this Blog Hop The First one is Cri-Kits and the Second on is Picture Keeper. Cri-Kits donated 2 complete sets of the Cri-Kits Gel pens and the holder (a holder and set of 10 pens) to see the sets CLICK HERE. Picture Keeper has donated a 4 GB Picture Keeper for more Info CLICK HERE. You can also fan them on facebook by below:

CRI-KITS FAN PAGE

PICTURE KEEPER FAN PAGE

Want to enter to win? Its simple become a Follower of my blog and comment below. I will pick a winner on Saturday, January 29th using Random.org! For extra entries sign up for my email updates, become a fan of my facebook fan page, subscribe to my YouTube Channel and leave a seperate comment for each telling me you did so! The email updates sign up is to the left right under the Contact Me section. Once you are done be sure to head on over and visit the talented

JENNIFER as she is your next stop!

Here is the Line Up should you get lost...

Debbie at Creativity Heals <--- THE BIRTHDAY GIRL

Raven at Love 4 Stamps

Paula at More Than Favors <--- THAT'S ME!

Jennifer at Scrappin' Little Turtle <--- YOUR NEXT STOP

Kathy at Paper Fanatic

Katie at Kathlee's Snippits & Cricuts

Barbara at Jane's Keepsakes

Cindy at Scrappin' C

Sarah at Pink Cricut

Cheryl at Cheryl's Window

Sarah at Crafting with Sarah

Penny at Penny Duncan Creations

Dianne at Dianne's Scrappy Creations

Kristy at Scraptastical Kreations

Happy Crafting!

Cricut Cartridge Chaos Challenge #3 - Create a Critter

Hello Everyone,

Well today is Monday and that means its time for another Cricut Cartridge Chaos Challenge. Meriah and I saw alot of great that were done for last weeks challenge using Mini Monsters. I want to thank each and every single one of you for joining our challenge and voting as well. This week the polls showed that Create A Critter had well over 50% of the votes This week you can find the Mr.Linky, the winner from last week, and the Poll for next weeks cartridges over at my friend Meriah's Blog you can go to her blog by clicking HERE!

Here is my Project:

Head on over to Meriah's Blog for full details!

Happy Crafting,

Hola!

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Hi Everyone!

I hope everyone is having a fabulous weekend! Here is a really Quick Card I made using the Pink by Design Presents More Than Favors - Say it in Spanish Stamp Set. CLICK HERE to see this stamp set and others!

Did you enter the Just Because giveaway on Friday? If you did be sure to watch the video I announce the winner on there!

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I also wanted to give you a heads up on this weeks Wacky Wednesday! Since I do have an official Sponsor now! Scrapbooks & Stuff wanted to giveaway a Cricut Cartridge as the first giveaway! Isn't that great? It's just any Cartridge either... it's the NEW Disney Classics Cartridge!!!! I don't want you to miss out. Be Sure to get ready! It will be a Color Challenge and the colors are Green, Pink & Brown. The Mr. Linky will be up on Wednesday as always. Can't wait to see your creations!

Also the new CCCC (Cricut Cartridge Chaos Challenge) will be posted on Meriah's Blog tomorrow so dont forget to check that Out! I will be celebrating my Friend Debbie's Birthday RIGHT HERE by joining her on her Blog Hop!

Happy Crafting!

Scrappin Roots

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Hi Everyone!
Welcome to the Scrappin' Roots Blog hop hosted by Erin at SpantastiKreations! Well if you are arriving here from Lauren's Blog than you are on the right Track! if you arent then head on over to Erin's Blog as she is the Starting point for this Hop! I was so Happy to join in when she said that we would be making a layout. I was definately out of practice... I decided to use the French Manor cartridge. I realized quickly that I was out of practice! LOL!!! I have been addicted to card making since June so I have really neglected my Scrapbooking :(. Anywho here is what I came up with:

I hope you all enjoyed my project!

Now on to the Blog Candy...

A set of Clear Stamps by TPC Studios called Playful Expressions

Want to enter to win? Its simple become a Follower of my blog and comment below. I will pick a winner on Monday, January 24th using Random.org! For an extra entries sign up for my email updates, become a fan of my facebook fan page, subscribe to my YouTube Channel and leave a seperate comment for each telling me you did so! The email updates sign up is to the left right under the Contact Me section. Once you are done be sure to head on over and visit my awesome friend and Royal Highness Theresa AKA "The Scrapbooking Queen"as she is your next stop!

If you get lost along the way be sure to check out the line up below:

Erin at SpantastiKreations - STARTING POINT

Abby at Scrapbookaholic Abby

Amanda at My Scrappin Obsession

Amy at Perfectly Unperfect Cards

Ann Marie at Yours Trulee

Jenny at Crazy About Cricut

Cristel at One Scrappin Sista

Cristina at Crafting with Cristina

Ellen at Life at Walnut Hill

Jennifer at Creative Army Wife

Lauren at Lauren Scraps

Paula at More Than Favors <---- THAT'S ME!

Theresa The Scrapbooking Queen - YOUR NEXT STOP

Happy Crafting!

How about a Small Giveaway?

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Hi Everyone!

Happy Friday!!! Well today I dont have a project for you. I know I was disapointed too. But I was working on these little frogs pictured Below... I had to make a few for a friend and I will tell you that adding the little yellow toes... IS NO JOKE! WOW!

But since I really didnt have a post I decided to do a little random giveaway!

It's little but who doesn't love stickles?

So the only rules are to leave a comment and I will pick a WINNER on Sunday using random.org.

Have you checked out my Official Wacky Wednesday Sponsor's online store? Check out Scrapbooks & Stuff Online

Be sure to tune in tomorrow for the Scrappin' Roots Blog Hop hosted by Erin at SpantastiKreations

Happy Friday everyone!

Time to Join a Challenge!

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I thought today would be a good day to join a Challenge! I decided it was my turn to join a challenge. So in my blog stalking today I saw a challenge on Crafting with Cristina! This is my second time entering a challenge on Cristina's blog. The challenge was to use the colors Black, White and Grey Only. When I saw that this morning I already knew that I was going to use a cut from French Manor. I can't wait to share it with you so here is my card:

Recipe for the card:

French Manor Cricut Cartridge

Making Memories Solid Grey & Patterned Paper

Bazzill Black Card Stock

Clear Bling

White Ribbon from Michaels

I really enjoyed entering this challenge. I hope to enter other challenges can't wait to see what I find out there!

I also have some pretty Awesome News!!! Starting next week Wacky Wednesday's will have an Official Sponsor! My New Sponsor will be Scrapbooks & Stuff. Be Sure to stop by and check out the store :) I can't wait to tell you the Blog Candy for Next week! it will blow you out of the water!

Happy Crafting!

Wacky Wednesday #22 - Gift Card Holders

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Hi Everyone,

Before we start with the projects I wanted to announce Last weeks WACKY WEDNESDAY winner. Random.org selected # 21.

Amy from Little Frills

Amy please send your mailing address to morethanfavors@gmail.com so I can ship out your prize. Also please feel free to grab the Wacky Wednesday winner button that is on the right hand side to proudly display on your blog! Congrats Amy!

Welcome to another Wacky Wednesday!!! This time its all about Team #2 which consists of Meriah & Megan and joining them this week is Guest Designer Celeste! The challenge this week was to create giftcard holders. Wait till you see the amazing projects they made. I love them all! Stop by their blogs and show them some love! The gift card holder you make can be for any occassion. I can't wait to see what you create! Check these out!

Meriah - Two Scraptastic Gals

CLICK HERE for more information on this project

Megan - (MC)2 Productions

CLICK HERE for more information on this project

This Week's Guest Designer!

Celeste - C.C.'s Cards and Crafts

CLICK HERE for more information on this project

This weeks Blog candy is:

A bottle of Zip Dry Glue!

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 Tuesday January 25th (giving the West Coast a chance to get there entries in as well)

6. Email me letting me if know you want to be a Guest Designer on February 2nd.

6. Most importantly HAVE FUN!!!

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Happy Tuesday!

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Hi Everyone!

Hope everyone had a great Monday! I am working on a friends Baby Shower invitations he is my first try... We are trying out different themes. I personally love Brown and Pink together so i decided to try that first! Here is a video on the Invite.

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Here is a picture of my Invitation:

Recipe for my Invitation:

Pink by Design - Party Time Stamp Set

Sugar and Spice - Cricut Lite Cartridge

Nursery Tails Cricut Imagine cartridge

Cricut Imagine Stock Images

Colorbok - White Cardstock

Paper Trey Ink - Dark Chocolate Cardstock

3M - Post it Craft Paper

Momento - Tuxedo Black Ink

Sakura White Gel Pen

Cotton Candy Stickles

Recollections Boutique Fleur - Pink Mini Round Gems

Ribbon from Michaels

Wacky Wednesday Winner & Guest Designer for January 26th will be announced tomorrow along with a NEW Challenge!!!

Happy Crafting,

Cricut Cartridge Chaos Challenge #2 - Mini Monsters!

Hi Everyone,

Welcome to Week #2 of the CCCC (Cricut Cartridge Chaos Challenge). Last week Meriah at Two Scraptastic Gals hosted the Cricut Cartridge Chaos Challenge #1 - Graphically Speaking. We will be alternating weeks. This week the Poll and the Mr. Linky will be here. Now on to the Winner from the first CCCC! This person will have an entry into the Cartridge Giveaway at the end of the Month!

Random.org selected #4 The Winner is:

Rosemary - My Play time!

Rosemary you have now won an entry into the Cartridge giveaway on February 7th. The cartridge for January Challenges will be Summer in Paris!

Now on to this week's Cricut Cartridge Chaos Challenge. The Cartridge was picked by our followers... The Cartridge is Mini Monsters! Here are Mine and Meriah's Projects:

Meriah went with this UBER CUTE Shape Card:

Recipe for the Card:

Scrappy Moms Stamps - The Charmed Life Stamp Set

Recollections - Kraft Cardstock

Recollections - Colored Cardstock

K&Company KP Valentines Stack

Martha Stewart - Baker's Twine

Gelly Rollz - White Gel Pen

American Crafts - Black Pen

Birthday Bash Cricut Cartridge

Mini Monsters Cricut Cartridge

Cricut Imagine Stock Images - Heart

I went with a Scrapbooking Layout with a Valentine's Day Theme:

Recipe for this Layout:

Pink by Design - Be Mine Stamp Set

Peachy Keen - PK-470-Happy New Year Faces

Peachy Keen - PK-660 - Laughy Taffy Faces

Mini Monsters Cricut Cartridge

Martha Stewart Looped Heart Punch around the page

Martha Stewart Heart Punch

DCWV - Street Lace Stack

DCWV - Cardstock from Street Lace & Flower Shower

Versamark - Watermark Ink Pad

Momento Ink - Tuxedo Black

Colorbox - Cat Eye in Charcol

a la mode - Black embossing Powder

Gold, Pink & Red Glitter from Michael's Craft Section...

If you didnt tune in last week here is how this will work. Meriah and I will alternate weeks posting the challenge. Last week Meriah posted the Challenge and this weeks its me. There will always be a poll up on the right hand side where you can vote for the cartridge that you would like us to use next week. The Challenge will run from Monday - Sunday. On Monday's along with our winner we will post the New Projects! I hope you will Join us!

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 January 23rd (giving the West Coast a chance to get there entries in as well)
6. If you do not have the challenge cartridge, you may make something with a similar cartridge.
7. Most importantly HAVE FUN!!!

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