Crafty Resolutions!

Its that time of year again!!!  Resolution time! Although I didn't blog much this year I did do some crafting... I made tons of banners. I did some Project Life layouts. I have a few "Crafty Goals" this year. I would like to do the following:

1. Keep my Project life upto date

2. Make birthday cards (I have been buying them)

3. Post more on here and on my Family Blog. www.itstartedwithjude.com

4. Finish Jude's 1 year Scrapbook (I have all the pictures just need to put them on a layouts)

What are your Crafty Resolutions? 

Happy Crafting!

Oh how I love the 80's

Hi everyone!

Happy Monday! I hope everyone had a great weekend. I know we did. But this time change has is all pretty messed up. Well like I said the other day... I have pretty much been totally into making banners lately. Here is the result of another Custom Banner Order. I love making banners so much! Here is an 80's themed Neon Birthday Banner. All the Cardstock is Recollections. I used my Cricut and my Gypsy to make it.The font is from the Cricut Lite Cherry Limeade cartridge.

I hope you enjoyed my post today. 

Happy Crafting!

Family Friday!

Hi everyone! 

Today I posted Jude's 15 month update over on www.itstartedwithjude.com go ahead and check it out :) 

Happy Crafting! 

Throwback Thursday!

Hi everyone!!! 

Happy Thursday! Today I am going to share a throwback with you. It's not from that long ago but I remember when I made it I fell in love with the card instantly! That almost never happens... As crafters we are very critical about our work and even if 1000 people said it was beautiful we would find something wrong with it! At least that's how I am!

Here is a card that I made using some Pink by Design Stamps! The reason I chose to post this card was because in the process of unpacking I actually ran across it! Meaning I loved it so much indent even want to give it away!

I hope you enjoyed my post today! 

Keep tuning in! More to come :)

Happy Crafting!!!!

Groovebook!

Hi everyone!

Another Post? I hope everyone is doing well! I for one feel like I am starting to get my groove back! My crafting groove that is! Today I wanted to talk to you about Groovebook and how much I love this service! I have been using it for 4 months now and I am just loving every bit of it! This service is perfect for those of us who are always on the go and use our cell phone as our main camera... GUILTY! The great thing about it is that it is an app driven service that helps achieve getting those precious moments from cell phone prison to a scrapbook or in my case my project life album. In the video below I show off my latest Groovebook and tell you some of my favorite features about it. If you are interested in trying Groovebook out you can get your very first one for FREE! When you sign up you can use the PromoCode CARBON6 and this will make your first Groovebook absolutely free. Groovebook is a monthly printing service every month you can upload 100 mobile pictures and the cost is just $2.99 (this includes shipping). It's a fantastic price and it has been so helpful especially in trying to keep my project life upto date.  

You can check out my video below for a ramble fest! Sorry it's been a while since I recorded a video so the camera angle is horrid and well I ramble... ALOT! Just call me Ramblelina! 

Happy Crafting!

Making Progress!

Yes!!!! I finally found my table! Now what? Unfortunately I still have several boxes to unpack and they are the big ones!!!! There are even a few boxes labeled RANDOM! Who labels boxes RANDOM?me that's who... I am scared to see what is in that box. There is even one labeled SUPER RANDOM... HA!!! I am hoping that by the time the weekend comes I will be able to craft... But what would I start with? Project Life? My Cruise Album? Birthday cards? a Banner Order? The possiblilties are endless!

Here is a picture of what my table looks like right now...

Sorry for the short and craftless post... But soon! I will be craftless no longer.

Happy Crafting!

Still crafting out of boxes...

Hi everyone!!! 

Well as some of you might know we moved to a new place a about 3 weeks ago and we are still living out of boxes... Well at least I am. I have been working on unpacking. But my goodness do I hate to unpack! But I don't know anyone that loves to unpack. Here is a small peak into what I am dealing with here. This picture is from my Instagram page @pcarbon76

This is just a few of the boxes that I have filled to the brim with crafting stuff. I am still trying to figure out what my exact set up will be. I have to share the space with Hansel since he works from home.  Do you have any ideas? I would love to see your craftroom. Do you have a blog post with pictures of your craftroom? Post a link in the comments below. 

Happy Crafting! 

Super Eclectic Banner...

Hi everyone!

I'm back! With another banner that is... LOL seems it's all I do lately. But it's what I love the most :) Here is a banner my friend Cookie ordered for her sister in law.  After I was done she said... "I love it! It's super eclectic!" So I ran with that :) ha!!

Here it is:

This was the first time I had used this shape for a banner and at first I didn't want to do it because I thought it would look weird but I think it turned out pretty nicely! I promise I will start crafting more. I am still working out of boxes... We just moved and I hate unpacking... GRRRR! Hopefully this (posting/crafting) will start happening more often!

Happy Crafting!

It's been a while...

Hi everyone!

I'm still here. Just life has been busy. I can't craft all day everyday. I work full time and when I get home from work I want to spend some time with Jude. It's only a few hours. I get home around 6 - 6:30 depending on traffic and he is out by 9 pm. After he falls asleep it's time to prep for the next day. Packing lunch, snacks and milk. Then I am sleepy! LOL. I am so tired! 

so I have gotten a few projects done here and there. Mostly banners. If you follow me on Instagram I have shown a few of the banners I've made there.  My Instagram is @pcarbon76

Here is one of the banners I made while I have been away from the blogging world. This is Maria Angelica isn't she cute? This is actually one of Jude's daycare friends. I have actually become really good friends with her mom. 

I actually pulled out the Cricut & the gypsy for this bad boy. I hope you enjoyed my short post today!

Happy Crafting!

Firsts!

Happy Monday Everyone!

I hope you all had a fabulous weekend! Today is back to school here in Miami. So this weekend was busy not so much for me because Jude doesn't have school yet but they did switch him to the "BIG BOY" Class at daycare. so tomorrow is his first day in the new class. No more bottles and a later nap time... And new rules! Where did the time go? Wasn't he just born yesterday? Anywho that's enough about me. But this all brings us to this week's challenge! This weeks challenge is all about firsts! Lets see your firsts... it doesn't have to be a baby first... its could be anything really. How about a Layout featuring Pictures of your first Skydive? Or a card celebrating a First Anniversary? These are just a Few Idea! I can't wait to see your Projects!

Here is my Layout Featuring the Pink by Design Love Today, Trendy Alpha, & The retired Quatrefoil Background Stamp.

This is a Layout of us taking Jude home on July 21, 2012 just two days after he was born. This was his first time in a car seat!






Now it's your turn.  Just create a project featuring a "first" and link up by Saturday 11:59 cst and you will have a chance to win a $10 gift card to Pink by Design store!! Don't forget to share your project on the Everything is better with PINK Facebook Group.

Post day over at Pink By Design!

Happy Saturday!!! Today I decided to go with a Project Life layout. This is Week 9 of 2013. So I am a lite behind. I am hoping to catch up sometime LOL. A scrapbookers impossible dream. Today's layout features the newly released <a href="http://www.pinkbydesignstore.com/stamps/new-releases/ten-things.html">Ten Things</a>! If you are new to Project Life or you love to journal this is the set for you! My picture is not the best but if anyone has a good tip for taking pictures of your project life layouts I am open to suggestions! 

Here is my Layout:

Don't forget to join this weeks challenge the theme is <a href="http://pinkbydesignstamps.com/2013/08/11/round-out-your-summer-challenge/">Round Out Your Summer</a>! Challenge ends tonight! So let's see your summer projects!

Happy Crafting!

<a href="http://morethanfavors.blogspot.com/?m=0">Paula</a>

You make me smile

Hi everyone!

Happy Monday and welcome to another Pink by Design posting week! We are excited to share with you this weeks theme! It's all about summer food and drinks! For me when I think of summer foods the first thing I think about is a nice cold Popsicle. Here is a card that I made featuring the Pink by Design - Capture Life Stamp Set

Be sure to join our challenge over a the Pink by Design Blog

Happy Crafting!

Not posting...

But still crafting! I am hoping to get into a more consistent posting schedule. So here is my project!

I made this banner for a baby shower celebrating the soon arrival of Angelina and I really thought the color choice was interesting I had never done those colors together but it looked really really nice. This is what happens when you get creative with color I would've never put those colors together but it was what was requested and I was very surprised at how nice it really looked. I didn't take the picture. I believe it was Patty (mommy to be) who took the picture. I cut everything our with my cameo the colors were Navy Blue, Pink, Mint Green and white! LOVED IT!!!

I hope you enjoyed my post today!

 Happy Crafting,

Pink By Design - Tip of the Day!

Hi Everyone!

I can't believe that its been over 2 months since the last time I posted. I am so sorry. May was crazy busy we were barely home. Then on Hansel's birthday (June 1st) Jude had an allergic reaction to eggs and Hercules our Dog got really sick... Hercules ended up having Surgery to remove a Pacifier that was lodged in his intestine and Jude needs to see an allergist to rule out other allergies. I am happy to say that they are both OK right now and that I have actually been able to make a couple of cards this week for The Red White and Blue Challenge over at the Pink by Design Blog!

Here they are!

Spring has Sprung!

Hi everyone!

Hope everyone is having a fabulous Monday! Today is my posting day over on the Pink By Design Blog! Here is a little (4 x 4) get well card that I created only using punches and the Pink by Design Spring has Sprung:

Wacky Wednesday #83 - Birthday Theme

Hi Everyone!

Is it Friday Yet? Nope it's even better!!! WEDNESDAY!!!! Gloria, Meriah and I hope you are having a fantastic Week! This challenge will run for 3 weeks just like the last one and the next Wacky Wednesday will be April 23rd! So you have 3 weeks to enter all your fabulous Projects! For this week's challenge Meriah, Gloria and I have got a Birthday Themed Challenge for you in our Very Own Gloria's April Birthday! She doesn't know LOL! Well Happy Birthday my friend! Thank you for all your Help with the blog and MORE!! Now on to The winner of the Green Challenge. The winner was selected by random.org:

#19 - Donna & Sara - Kindred Kreations

Congrats Donna & Sara! We hope to see you back for more Challenges in the Future!! Please email me at Morethanfavors@gmail.com with the Subject WW WINNER and send me your information so I can get you your Pink by Design Gift Certificate! Don't forget to grab the winner button on the right hand side :)

Now on to this weeks Challenge! Let's get the Celebration going! Let's see your Birthday Themed Projects! Now on to our Projects!

Check out Meriah's Super awesome Birthday Card:

CLICK HERE for more info on Meriah's Project

Here is Gloria's Super Cute Snow White Card:

CLICK HERE for more info on Gloria's Project

Here is my Card:

Here is my Recipe:

Pink by Design - Dino-Mite

Martha Stewart - chevron embossed punch (retired)

Martha Stewart - scalloped circle layering punch

Paper trey ink card stock

Simple Stories - Harvest Lane 6x6 paper pack

Copic Markers (0, YG03, YG05, YG67, G14, G24, E31, E33 & E99)

This week's Prize is of course a $10 Pink by Design Gift card. 

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 April 23rd (giving the West Coast a chance to get there entries in as well)

6. Most importantly HAVE FUN!!!

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Pink by Design & LoveBug Creations Co-Bloghop

Hi everyone!!!

Happy Saturday! If you just happened to stumble upon this hop. Please make sure to head to the beginning of this hop so you don't miss any of the awesome projects! The starting point for this hop is the Love Bug Creations Blog! Now if you are arriving here from the Fabulous Dawn Rene than you are on the right track!

Here is my card featuring the Pink by Design Everyday Banners set and the Love Bug Creations Green Goddess Rumple Ribbon:

Your next stop on the hop is the ever so awesome Dorcas

Happy Crafting!

Not a Card Friday - Spring Theme

CLICK HERE for WACKY WEDNESDAY

Hi Everyone!

Welcome back to another edition of Not a Card Friday! you can Check out all of our projects at the Pink by Design Blog!

I made a Spring Themed Wall Hanging. This wall hanging was inspired by a wreath I saw on Monday on HSN while drooling over a set of Washi tape I have no idea what to do with... LOL

Here is my Spring Themed Layout using the Pink by Design Newly released Say it Boldly stamp set.

Don't forget to join our Spring Themed Challenge by linking up your project for a chance to win a $10 Pink by Design gift card.

Pink by Design week!

Hi everyone!!!

I hope you have stopped by the Pink by Design Blog and checked out Meriah and Gloria's Projects! This week's theme is Spring! Come by and join our Challenge for your Chance to win a $10 Pink by Design gift card!

Here is my Project featuring the Pink by Design Giant Greetings Stamp Set. This card was super easy to make! A Pink by Design Stamp, some cardstock, patterned paper, Square Punches, a corner rounder & a Button a naked Button (not my favorite)... But this button already had the adhesive on it... so I had no Choice!

Happy Crafting!

I adore you...

CLICK HERE for Wacky Wednesday Challenge!

Hi Everyone!

Well I am back with another card! Have I told you that I love PINTEREST? My goodness I have learned so much on there. Today I am showing you a card featuring a new technique that I learned called Colored Kissing. I love it! This was the first time tried it and I have to say... I can see this becoming completely Addicting! I got these Neon Inks on Monday and I can't stop playing with them! i also pulled out some of my Retired Pink by Design Stamps!

Here is my card that features several Pink by Design Stamps!

Here is the recipe to my card:
Pink by Design - Bingo Set
Pink by Design - Trendy Alpha
Pink by Design - Giant Greetings
Pink by Design - Houndstooth Background
Pink by Design - Grow Stamp Set
Hero Arts - Neon Yellow ink
Hero Arts - Neon Orange ink
Hero Arts - Neon Green ink
Hero Arts - Neon Blue ink
Paper Trey Ink - Cardstock
Momento - Tuxedo Black ink

Happy Crafting!!!!

I mustache you a question....

CLICK HERE for Wacky Wednesday Challenge!

is it Tuesday? Am I really posting on a Day that isn't a Hop, a DT week or Wacky Wednesday? YES I AM!!!! I was really inspired by my friend Maria who was restocking her Birthday card stash and since I got these new Neon Inks by Hero Arts I figured... WHY not play? Well here is what I came up with today! Lately I have been on a Mustache Kick since I am making my sister's Birthday Decor (Mustache Themed).

Well here is my card:

Recipe:
Pink by Design - Mustaches
Pink by Design - Big Thoughts **RETIRED**
Paper Trey Ink Cardstock
Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Black Soot

Momento - Black Tuxedo ink

Hero Arts - Neon Pink Ink

Hero Arts - Neon Yellow Ink

Hero Arts - Neon Green Ink

Hero Arts - Neon Blue Ink

Hero Arts - Neon Orange Ink

Hero Arts - Neon Purple Ink

Bling... 

Happy Crafting!

P.S. don't forget to join the Green Themed Wacky Wednesday Challenge!

Pink by Design Release Blog Hop!

Hi Everyone!!!

It's that time! the time that you have all been waiting for!!! Pink by Design Release Day! The whole Design Team is excited to share with you all of the New Releases. You should be arriving here from my good friend Meriah's Blog if you just happened to pop in make sure you start at the beginning you don't want to miss any of the Pink by Design Awesomeness. Head over to Sarah's Blog as she is the starting point for this hop. Make sure to hop all the way through as there is a Prize at the very end.

Here is my Project that features the Newly Released Stamp of The Month Set - Love Today

This Project also features the following Pink by Design Sets:
Quatrefoil Background **RETIRED**
Trendy Alpha

I hope you have enjoyed my project today! Now on to your Next Stop the Uber Talented Sabrina!!!

Here are my other Projects featuring the Other New Releases!
Here is my Project Life layout featuring the New Life with you is... set

Happy Crafitng!

Wacky Wednesday #82 - Something Green/St. Patrick's Day

Hi Everyone!

I hope you are all having a fantastic Week! I am sorry we missed a Week but we are back. This challenge will run or 3 weeks and the next Wacky Wednesday will be April 3rd! So you have 3 weeks to enter all your fabulous Projects! For this week's challenge Meriah, Gloria and I have got a Green theme Challenge for you in honor of St. Patty's Day! Now on to The winner of the Sketch Challenge. The winner was selected by random.org:

#6 - Jamie - Scrappin' 2 Baby Girls

Congrats Jamie! We hope to see you back for more Challenges in the Future!! Please email me at Morethanfavors@gmail.com with the Subject WW WINNER and send me your information so I can get you your Pink by Design Gift Certificate! Don't forget to grab the winner button on the right hand side :)

Now on to this weeks Challenge! Hope you are feeling a little green because this week we are working with the color green in Honor of St. Patty's Day! We can't wait to see your projects! 

Now on to our Projects!

Check out Meriah's Southwestern Themed Card:

CLICK HERE for more info on Meriah's Project

Here is Gloria's Super Cute Cupcake Toppers:

CLICK HERE for more info on Gloria's Project

Here is my Simple tag:

Here is my Recipe:

Pink by Design - Candygram Set

Girl Scout Thin Mints

Creative Memories Tag Punch

Happy St. Patty's Day Ribbon

Scrap of Paper

Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Antique Linen

This week's Prize is of course a $10 Pink by Design Gift card. 

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 April 2nd (giving the West Coast a chance to get there entries in as well)

6. Most importantly HAVE FUN!!!

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Wacky Wednesday #81 - Sketch Challenge

Hi Everyone!

I hope you all had a Fabulous Valentine's Day! Jude Hansel & I had a great time. I really enjoyed checking out all your projects! We are back for another challenge and this time Meriah, Gloria and I have got a little Sketch Challenge for you!! Now on to The winner of the Valentine's Day Challenge. The winner was selected by random.org:

#35 - Mollie's Motif

Congrats Mollie! We hope to see you back for more Challenges in the Future!! Please email me at Morethanfavors@gmail.com with the Subject WW WINNER and send me your information so I can get you your Pink by Design Gift Certificate! Don't forget to grab the winner button on the right hand side :)

Now on to this weeks Challenge! This week it is a Sketch Challenge! You can make any project as long as it follows the Sketch. Remember that you don't have to follow the Sketch EXACTLY... its made to inspire you... We can't wait to see your projects! Here is the Sketch that we used!

Thanks to Julie Tilman for creating this Sketch

Now on to our Projects!

Check out Meriah's Elegant card:

CLICK HERE for more info on Meriah's Project

Here is Gloria's adorable Card:

CLICK HERE for more info on Gloria's Project

Here is my Layout:

Here is my Recipe:

Pink by Design - Banner Set **Retired**

Adorable Picture of Jude at 2 months Old (5 Months ago he's growing way too fast)

Recollections Green Argyle Patterned Paper

Recollections Blue Pinstriped Patterned Paper

Recollections Blue Gingham Patterned Paper

Core'dinations Oceanic Cardstock

Momento Paris Sky Ink

Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Chipped Sapphire

Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Peeled Paint

This week's Prize is of course a $10 Pink by Design Gift card. 

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 March 12th (giving the West Coast a chance to get there entries in as well)

6. Most importantly HAVE FUN!!!

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