CCCC #19 - New Arrival

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Hi Everyone,

Welcome to Week #19 of the CCCC (Cricut Cartridge Chaos Challenge). Last week Meriah at Two Scraptastic Gals hosted the Cricut Cartridge Chaos Challenge #18 - Groovy Times. If you are new to the Challenges Meriah and I alternate weeks. This week the Poll and the Mr. Linky will be here. Don't forget to vote for Next Week's Cartridge. The Poll is over on the right hand side. Now on to the Winner from the 18th CCCC! This person will have an entry into the Cartridge Giveaway on Tuesday June 7th!

Random.org selected #1 The Winner is:

Tammy - The Purple Muse

Tammy you have now won an entry into the Cartridge giveaway. This months cartridge is Songbird!

So far the winners for May are:
CCCC#16 - Dana - Imagine What you could do

CCCC#17 - Janice - Cricutology

CCCC#18 - Tammy - The Purple Muse

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

Check out Meriah's Card!

Recipe for Meriah's Card:

Pink by Design - Country Livin'

Cricut Cartridge 0 New Arrival

Cosmo Cricket "Garden Variety" Paper Stack

Stickles

Here is my Card!

Recipe for this Gift Bag:

Pink by Design - Small Banner

Cricut Cartridge - New Arrival

Cricut Imagine Blossom - Cartridge

Bazzill Cardstock

White ColorBok - Cardstock

BoBunny Brad

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 June 5th (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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Ticket to Romance...

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Happy Sunday Everyone!

Well I have to tell you that I am just enjoying the daily projects on the New Pink by Design Blog be sure to tune in daily you don't want to miss anything! Also if you want to stay informed and chat with all your crafty peeps be sure to check out the Pink by Design Message Board. Here is a layout that I made using one of my Favorite Pink by Design Stamps Sets Just the Ticket. I have been working on a scrapbook of Mine and Hansel's very first Cruise and here is one of the pages. I hope you enjoy it!

Along wih being addicted to the Just the Ticket stamp set. I have been experimenting with the Tim Holtz Distressing inks which I also LOVE!

Dont forget that there is a Pink by Design Sale going on now plus you can get an additional 12% off your purchase using the special coupon code: ilovepinkbydesign

Happy Crafting,

What's Your Summer Blog Hop

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Welcome to the "What's Your Summer" Blog Hop. This blog hop runs from May 2-29. If you are coming from Tanya The Scrappin KY Momma you’re on the right track. If you just joined us, you can go back to the beginning HERE and hop along with us. You will find loads of projects with a Summer Theme. Here is my Scrapbook page... I am currently working on mine and Hansel's 1st cruise album. My scrapbooking is a little rusty because i am totally addicted to Card Making but I hope u enjoy it.

This is the ending point of the blog hop but dont fear I will be back on Sunday with a Pink by Design Project that is tooo die for!!!

Happy Crafting!

Happy Thursday!

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Hi Everyone,

I hope everyone is doing well today. Today is my very first solo post on the NEW Pink by Design blog! I couldn't be more excited! This new blog has got it all complete with a message board! I don't know about you but I love Message Boards!!! I think there a great way to get Chatty with all your favorite crafty peeps! Now on to today's project! I was inspired by this sketch below from Page Maps.

Here is my interpretation of the sketch.

This card is featuring the follow Pink by Design Products:

A Cupcake for you - April's Stamp of the Month

Mi Familia Stamp Set

Let's Write Background Stamp

Aqua Divine Twine

The other items I used on this card are

Staz-On Black Ink

Brilliance Coffee Bean Ink

Prismacolor Color Pencils

Waterfall Stickles

Martha Stewart Border Punch

Blue Button

Recollections Cardstock

Bazzill Cardstock

Don't forget to check out the New Pink by Design Blog

Happy Crafting!

Wacky Wednesday #39 - Color Challenge

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Hi Everyone,

Before we get to the Winner and New Challenge.... I wanted to tell everyone that I know I am behind on mailing out Blog Candy. I am heading to the post office on thursday. I am sorry but I have been out of town a lot. I should be back on Schedule this week.

Now on to the winner of Last Week's Challenge! There weren't many participants but there is still a winner.

The Winner of the Stickles... Random.org selected #9.

Felicia - Scrapper in the Making

Felicia Please send me an email with your address and I will get your prize mailed to you. My email address is morethanfavors@gmail.com. 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!

Welcome to another Wacky Wednesday!!! This week it's a color challenge! The Colors are Pink, Brown, Teal & Cream! Momo & Gloria were asked to create anything with these colors. 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 for this challenge. Check these out!

Momo at Made by Momo

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Gloria at Gloria's Goofy Craft Spot

CLICK HERE for more information on this project

This weeks Blog candy is:

is a $10 Pink by Design Gift Certificate!

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 May 31st (giving the West Coast a chance to get there entries in as well)

6. Most importantly HAVE FUN!!!

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Stamptastic Tuesday

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Hi Everyone!

It's Tuesday that means its time for Stamptastic Tuesday! This week Meriah from Two Scraptastic Gals and and I are joining Sarah in Showcasing the "Pink By Design - Our Troops Set" This is one of those must have sets for the all of us Military Supporters!!! Every Tuesday we will showcase a different set and you will be able to get that set at a special price! This week you can get the Our Troops Set for $14.99 by CLICKING HERE.

Here is a card I made using the Our Troops Set, Cloudy Day Background Stamp, and Air Mail Divine Twine.

Recipe for my Card:

"Pink By Design - Our Troops Set"

Cloudy Day Background Stamp

Air Mail Divine Twine

Stand and Salute Cricut Cartridge

Colorbok Cardstock

DCWV Cardstock

Momento Tuxedo Black Ink

Brilliance Sky Blue Ink

Red Star Button

Now be sure to head on over to Meriah's Blog and see her amazing Project by clicking here! Also be sure to head on over to Sarah's blog and see her awesome project!

Be sure to check back tomorrow for Wacky Wednesday!

Have you checked out the NEW Pink by Design Stamps Blog??? Come by and check it out. There is a Message Board too! Just click on Community and start chatting with your fellow crafters!!! Hope to see you there!!

Happy Crafting!

CCCC #18 - Groovy Times

Hi Everyone,

Well today is Monday and that means its time for another Cricut Cartridge Chaos Challenge. Last week the polls showed that Smiley Cards had won as This week's cartridge but becasue my gypsy is not functioning correctly... We went with the Second place winner Groovy Times! 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 the card I made featuring the Pink By Design - Feeling Groovy Stamp Set & Air Mail Divine Twine.

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

Be Sure to check back tomorrow for MORE Pink by Design Awesomeness!

Happy Crafting!

Pink by Design - Design Team Call

Pink by Design distributes Stamp Sentiments and Images

Have you had dreams at night that stamps would land on your doorstep?

Well, that dream can come true…….Pink By Design wants YOU to become a member of our Design Team!

We are looking for:

1. Pink By Design, Design Team Members

We are looking for enthusiastic, dedicated designers and paper crafters to serve a six-month term beginning June 15th 2011 (Continuation of the term will be determined by both parties at the end of six months.)

As a Design Team Member, you will receive: Advance releases of stamps!

Pink By Design, Design Team Members are required to:

• Dedication to a minimum of (2) blog posts per month, posted on both the Pink by Design Blog and their personal blog. More personal blog posts are GREAT!

• Use Sentiment, Background and Image Stamps• Dedication to your personal blogs which means keeping them fresh and mentioning/linking Pink By Design products (we will do our best to promote you personally as well which is a win-win for everyone). Keeping them fresh and new is important.

• Involvement with social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter. Facebook at minimum is required. This is the future for the industry and plays an even bigger part now than publications.

• Participation on messageboards including the new Pink by Design Messageboard. • Optional…Teaching experience. We are expanding our marketing efforts and the best way to do this is by demonstration and teaching. • Another great plus is video tutorials…..and step-by-step projects featuring Pink By Design products.

• Members will also complete special projects as requested by Pink By Design to be used for sneak peeks, magazine submissions, trade shows, catalogs, promotional items, and various other venues.

Interested applicants should send the following in a single email:

1. Name, address, daytime & evening phone numbers, and email address (USA, Canada only) Current and prior Design Team Members welcome to apply!

2. Please indicate that you are applying to be a Design Team Member

3. Short biography

4. Links to any on-line galleries and blog

5. Link to Facebook/Twitter Pages

6. List of other design teams in which you are currently or were previously a member. NOTE: Members are encouraged to be on other design teams (except for competing stamp companies.)

7. A brief paragraph stating why you would like to be a member of our Design Team.

8. Three example projects (layouts, cards, altered projects paper crafting projects, etc.) no larger than 150k each – Make sure to list any special stamping techniques used and list the Pink By Design products used.

NOTE: We encourage all types of crafters to apply, as well as all skill levels from beginner to advanced. You are not required to use Pink by Design stamps for your application however, that is preferred so we see how creative you are with our products. Anything else you want us to know about you…..what sets you apart from the rest?

Please submit the above information to designteam@pinkbydesignstore.com by June 1st, 2011.

No late entries will be accepted. The new Design Team members will be announced on my Live Ustream the first week of June, and announced on the blog the next day.

STAMPTASTIC TUESDAY - ALL IN THE FAMILY

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Welcome to another Stamptastic Tuesday. This has become one of my favorite posting days! On tuesadays Meriah from Two Scraptastic Gals and I join Sarah from Pink by Design to feature a diffent Stamp Set every week. This week we are featurning All in The Family. It will have a special Price CLICK HERE to see the special price.

Here is a card that I made for a special friend:

Here is the Stamp Set Pictured below:

I hope you enjoyed my project today!

Pink by Design Friday

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We were asked to make something for Armed forces day. I am sorry my post is so late... But with Blogger being down and me being on vacation I really didn't have much access to posting... Who knew that i was so dependent on Blogger... I wanted to go really patriotic with this one so here is a basket that I made:

For this Project I used the following Pink by Design Stamp Sets:
Pink by Design - Independence Day
Pink by Design - Our Troops

This basket is pretty simple to make.

Wacky Wednesday #38 - Anything Goes!

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Hi Everyone,

First off I want to announce the winner of Last Week's Challenge!

The Winner of the 3 Pack of Stickles is...

Random.org selected #2.

Diana the Memory Crafter

Diana Please send me an email with your address and I will get your prize mailed to you. My email address is morethanfavors@gmail.com. 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!

Welcome to another Wacky Wednesday!!! This week it's Anything Goes! So let's get to work and see some amazing Projects!! Here is my Project! Here is a Birthdya Card that I made for my boss!

This weeks Blog candy is:

2 bottles of Stickles in Lime Green Fruit Punch

THIS WEEK'S WACKY WEDNESDAY WILL RUN FOR 2 WEEKS!

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 May 24th (giving the West Coast a chance to get there entries in as well)

6. Most importantly HAVE FUN!!!

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Stamptastic Tuesday & a Winner!

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Hi Everyone!

It's Tuesday that means its time for Stamptastic Tuesday! This week Meriah from Two Scraptastic Gals and and I are showcasing the "Pink By Design - Background Stamps" If you haven't tried out these background stamps you are really missing out! They are so versatile. Every Tuesday we will showcase a different set and you will be able to get that set at a special price!

Here is a card I made using the Swirl Curls Background Stamp.

Recipe for my Card:

"Pink By Design - Swirl Curls"

Pink by Design - Make it a Venti

Pink by Design - Perk Up

Bazzill Cardstock

Versamark Ink

Clear Embossing Powder

Momento Tuxedo Black Ink

Tim Holtz Distressing Ink - Wild Honey

Now be sure to head on over to Meriah's Blog and see her amazing Project by clicking here!

Also be sure to head on over to Sarah's blog and see her awesome project!

Now on to the Winner of the Pink by Design Aloha Stamp Set....

Lisa at Lisa's Creative Niche

Be sure to check back tomorrow for Wacky Wednesday!

Happy Crafting!

CCCC #17 - Give a Hoot

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Hi Everyone,

Welcome to Week #17 of the CCCC (Cricut Cartridge Chaos Challenge). Last week I hosted the Double Feature Pagoda & Plantin Schoolbook Cricut Cartridge Chaos Challenge #16. Meriah at Two Scraptastic Gals and I will be alternating weeks. The Next CCCC on May 23rd will be posted on her Blog. This week the Poll and the Mr. Linky will be here. Don't forget to vote for Next Week's Cartridge. The Poll is over on the right hand side. Now on to the Winner from the 16th CCCC! This person will have an entry into the Cartridge Giveaway on Tuesday June 7th!

Random.org selected #9 The Winner is:

Dana - Imagine what you could do

Dana you have now won an entry into the Cartridge giveaway. This months cartridge is yet to be announced!

Now on to this week's Cricut Cartridge Chaos Challenge. The Cartridge was picked by our followers... The Cartridge is Give a Hoot!

Here is my Card using this cartridge:

Recipe for this Card:

Pink by Design - Mi Familia

Divine Twine

Cricut Cartridge - Give a Hoot

White Colorbok Cardstock

DCWV - Green Stack

Brilliance - Coffee Bean Brown Ink

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!

THIS WEEK THE CHALLENGE WILL RUN FOR 2 WEEKS

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 May 1522nd (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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LIVESTRONG Blog Hop

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Hi Everyone!

Happy Friday and welcome to the LIVESTRONG blog hop! I was so happy that Maria asked me to join this Blog Hop. Breast Cancer Awareness is something that I hold near and dear to my heart! So I knew exactly what I was going to do when she told us the theme. You should be joining me from visiting the amazingly talented Vivi. If you saw her project than you are on the right track! If you just happened to stumble across this hop be sure to head on over to Maria's blog as she is the hostess with the mostest! I am a huge supporter of breast cancer awareness. Unfortunately we see more and more of this disease everyday.

Here is my "HOPE & LOVE" card. I hope you like it.

Recipe for this card:
Pink by Design - JUST THE TICKET! NEW RELEASE!
Pink by Design - Swirl Curls Background stamp
A'la mode embossing powder in Clear, Black & Pink
Bazzill Cardstock
Martha Stewart Ribbon

Your stop on this Blog Hop is the Super Awesome ALINA!

Happy Crafting!!!

Sarah's Super Special Surprise Birthday Blog Hop

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Hi Everyone!!!

This is the Starting point for Sarah's Super Special Surprise Birthday Blog Hop! HAPPY BIRTHDAY SARAH! SURPRISE! Well It's Sarah's Birthday and what better way to celebrate than with a Blog Hop in her Honor!! If you don't know Sarah you are really missing out on a truly extraordinary person!!! I love her she has become a very special person in my life both in and out of the crafting world! I want to thank all of the Birthday Bloggers and Hoppers for Joining us in the Celebrating of Sarah's Birthday! Here are the card's that I made for Sarah of course they both feature some Pink by Design sneaks!

I made the background on this card using this card with the Cri-kits Gel Pens!

These backgrounds are made using Sarah's super versatile background stamps! I love them!

Some of the stamps featured above will be released tonight on Sarah's USTREAM I hope you will join us. The More The Merrier! We will get started at 7:30 pm Central Time.

Now let's Check out all the Super Awesome Blog Candy that was donated by Our Sponsors! We will have 9 Grand Prize Winner's! That will be announced this weekend!

Scrap n' Easel by Contain Ya Crafts

4 different Stacks by DCWV - (4 Different Winners)

Set of 10 Gel Pens, 3 pack of Swirl Pens & a Holder by Cri-Kits

Post It Prize Pack by 3M

$50 Pink by Design Gift Certificate by MR. Pink Cricut!

Forever Young Cartridge by The Craft Hot Spot

Want to enter to win these aweosme prizes? Well it's simple hop through and check out all the projects on the way! You also wont want to miss any of the projects or Blog candy out there! To be entered for the Grand Prizes all you have to do is leave a comment on all the Blogs and make sure to wish Sarah a Happy Birthday on her Blog!

I am giving away 2 bottles of Stickles in my favorite colors Fruit Punch and Lime!

Just become a follower and leave a comment!

Now on you your next stop! Go on and Visiting the amazingly Talented...

Kristi over at Little Paper Sprinkles

If you get lost Here is the Line Up!

Paula - More Than Favors --- Starting Point!

Kristi - Little Paper Sprinkles

Nikki - Scrappin' Navy Wife

Pinky - Blueyecicle

Elizabeth - 217 Creations

Candace - Paper Crafts by Candace

Michelle - Scrappin' with my Bug

Jenny - Crazy About Cricut

Momo - Made by Momo

Bryan - Scrap Guy

Meriah - Two Scraptastic Gals

Sarah - Pink Cricut ----- OUR BIRTHDAY GIRL!

Happy Crafting!!!

Wacky Wednesday #37 - Mother's Day Theme

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Hi Everyone,

First off I want to announce the winner of Last Week's Challenge! There weren't many participants but there is still a winner.

The Winner of the Pink by Design $15 Gift Certificate... Random.org selected #7.

Donna & Sara Kindred Kreations

Donna & Sara Please send me an email with your address and I will get your prize mailed to you. My email address is morethanfavors@gmail.com. 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!

Welcome to another Wacky Wednesday!!! This week it's a Mother's Day Theme! So let's get to work and see some Mom Love!! Momo & Gloria were asked to create anything with an Mother's Day Theme. 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 for this challenge. Check these out!

Momo at Made by Momo

CLICK HERE for more information on this project

Gloria at Gloria's Goofy Craft Spot

CLICK HERE for more information on this project

This week I decided to join the ladies for a little Wacky Wednesday FUN! It's Sneak Week Over at Pink by Design! So Here is my Mother's Day Card! Don't forget to tune in to the Release Party Ustream on Thursday!

This weeks Blog candy is:

a 3-Pack of Stickles

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 May 10th (giving the West Coast a chance to get there entries in as well)

6. Most importantly HAVE FUN!!!

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