Friday, December 31, 2010

2011 Crafty Resolutions!

CLICK HERE for 2010 in Review

Well I wanted to share will all of you my Crafty Resolutions for 2011. Maybe you can help me stay on track! LOL... Well here they go:

  1. Make 3 Christmas Cards a week (they can be exactly the same).
  2. Make at least 1 video a week
  3. Post 4-5 times a week (more would be good to)
  4. make 2 layouts a month
  5. complete my Pink by Design Collection! (my crafting buddies call me Ariel "the little Mermaid")
  6. Add at least 1 item a week to my Etsy Store ( I know I can do more)
Well those are mine I would love to hear yours!!! Leave me a comment and let me know :)

Happy New Year!

Thursday, December 30, 2010

2010 in Review...

Hey everyone!

Just like my friend Momo I love to check out your your blogs! So just like her I want you to
Share your favorite project of 2010 with me so I can go have a look and become a follower if I am not already and in the comments section I want you to tell me what kinds of things you would like to see from me in 2011!!!

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Happy Crafting, Happy New Year and thank you all for making this an amazing year!

Wednesday, December 29, 2010

How about a Video!


Hi Everyone!

I hope everyone is doing well and is gearing up for the New Year! Wow can you believe it? I can't I feel like the year just flew by. Well since I am not doing a Wacky Wednesday Challenge today I decided to post a video. Remember to tune in for a NEW Wacky Wednesday Challenge on January 5th! Well here is my Video on making a Giftbox. I hope you enjoy it!


CLICK HERE to head on over to my YouTube Channel and become a subscriber.

Here are some Pictures of my Project:
The Sentiment is from Pink by Design's Take the Cake Stamp Set! It was just perfect for this project!
CLICK HERE to head on over to the store and check out the other Awesome Stamps!

Happy Crafting,

Tuesday, December 28, 2010

A Wedding Card

Here is a card that I made for my Dear friends Gaby and Dunia who got married on December 12, 2010. They are the cutest couple I know. I also had the best time at their wedding! Wow what a Party we even had a private after Party at the Local Denny's. Here is our Picture at Denny's Here is the whole gang except for me because I took the picture. The story of my life. LOL!
Left to Right: Hansel (My Babe), Lesly, Marlon, Gaby (The Groom), Dunia (The Bride), Tony, Michael (My Best Friend) & Lester

Now here is the card. I used the Pink by Design - Simply Everything Stamp Set for the Congratulations Sentiment. I have made several Wedding Cards but this one is my favorie by far!
Recipe for the card:
Potpourri - Cricut Cartridge
Oriental Weave - Cuttlebug Embossing Folder
Me & My Big Ideas - Sassy Specialty Cardstock
Cardstock - DCWV Midnight Spell Cardstock Stack
Staz-On - Jet Black Ink
Martha Stewart - Ebony Pigment Ink Pen
Black Satin Ribbon - Michael's
I-Rock

Hope you enjoyed my card! In the next coming weeks I will be making more videos so stop by my YouTube Channel and become a Subscriber.

Happy Crafting,

Monday, December 27, 2010

Winner for the Christmas Cheer Blog Hop

I want to thank everyone who partricipated in the hop. Thank you so so so much! I hope everyone had a great Holiday Weekend! I know I did. I want to take this opportunity to Thank my 1000 + followers for helping me feel so great and helping me love what I do so much more than I ever have! You will be seeing a giveaway to celebrate my reaching 1000 followers later on this week so be sure to tune in.

Now on to the winner of the Peachy Keen Winter Faces PKS-521 is......


Cricut Matriarch said...LOVE the banner! I can't wait for a tutorial! I have been playing with that idea but just haven't been able to pull it off. Thank you for sharing and the chance to win some totally awesome PK Stamps!


Cricut Matriarch please contact me within 3 business days and I will mail out your prize. Send me your info to morethanfavors@gmail.com

Happy Crafting,

Saturday, December 25, 2010

Merry Christmas and a Video for you!

**For the Christmas Cheer Blog Hop CLICK HERE**

Good Morning and Merry Christmas! I sure hope you are all enjoying your time with your families! I know I am. I decided to put up my video on how to make a Swing/Flip card. I hope you all enjoy it!

Click here to go to my YouTube Channel and become a subscriber.

Here are some pictures of my card:
Recipe for Card:
Colorbok White Cardstock
Cricut Imagine
DCWV The Green Stack
Momento Black Ink

Happy Crafting & Merry Christmas!

Thursday, December 23, 2010

Christmas Cheer Blog Hop

Welcome to the Christmas Cheer Blog Hop! This is the first stop of 12. We have quite the line up of Uber Crafty Ladies. I am so excited to be Co-Hosting a Blog Hop with my Amazingly talented friend Momo.

I wanted to make a card but I really wanted it to be a little bit different than a regular card . So I decided to make a Banner Card. What's that? you say. Well its a banner that you can Hang up or stand up that folds up and fits in an envelope. My Banner Card is about 40 inches long and 7 1/2 tall. Well Here it is!

the envelope is 5 1/2 x 8 1/8

here it is opened up and on top of my TV

I really enjoyed doing this project and I can't wait to give it to the recipient... MY MOM! I will be seeing her this weekend. She lives 3 hours away. This weekend is going to be great because Hansel and I are going to my Mom's house to spend Christmas there and his Mom will be driving from Tampa to join us! it will be our First Christmas spending it with both of our Moms!

Now on to the Blog Candy! Today's prize is sponsored by the one and only Peachy Keen Stamps! The set that is up for grabs is PK-521 Winter Faces 1 1/8"
Want to enter to win? Its simple become a Follower of my blog and comment below. I will pick a winner on Monday, December 27th using Random.org! For an extra entry sign up for my email updates and leave a seperate comment 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 Momo over at Made by Momo as she is your next stop!

Click Here to go to Momo's blog


Happy Crafting & Most Importantly Happy Holidays!!!

Wednesday, December 22, 2010

No Wacky Wenesday today....

Hi everyone!

No Wacky Wednesday today we will get back into the swing of things on January 5th. In the mean time I have tons of fun things planned... Like tomorrow be sure to stop by as this is the starting point for the Christmas Cheer Blog Hop! You won't want to miss it! I will have a video on Christmas Day, a giveaway next week and maybe more...

Happy Crafting and Happy Holidays!

Tuesday, December 21, 2010

Wacky Wednesday Winner!

I want to everyone who participated in my Wacky Wednesday Challenge.

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

Jenny

Random.org chose #3

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

I also wanted to let all of you know that the next Wacky Wednesday will be on January 5th. Happy Holidays and Happy Crafting!

Monday, December 20, 2010

Winner from Kathy Birthday Surprise Blog Hop!!!

Thanks to every one who participated in celebrating Kathy's Birthday! The winner of the $15 Peachy Keen Gift Certificate is...

Lindsay!!!

Lindsay said...
So super cute!!! I love the balloons and the happy sun! Thanks for sharing!

Lindsay please send me an email at morethanfavors@gmail.com and I will send you the Peachy Keen Stamps Gift Certificate!

Don't forget to check back on Thursday for the Christmas Cheer Blog Hop!!!
blinkie design by Cristina Garcia



I also wanted share with you the awesome deal that Cri-Kits has right now! If you place an order of $75 dollars or more they are also including a grab bag of goodies valued at $20-40. They are not packing it full of junk either...just all the good stuff. Extra pens, pen kits and embossers to give to friends (or not :) ), slice tools, fonts, embossing mats..etc..etc.. Each bag will contain a variety of these items and will be random but won't duplicate the order made. Free shipping too of course! The coupon coupon code is "grabbag" (no quotes) and it will be sent! Details on the main page. www.cri-kits.com

Happy Crafting!

Friday, December 17, 2010

Design Team Project #9

CLICK HERE for Wacky Wednesday!
CLICK HERE for Kathy Surprise Blog Hop

I can't believe that this is my 9th Design Team Project? How time flies... I have had so much fun during my time on the Design Team! Sarah is really one of the Sweetest people I have ever met and I am lucky to have her in my life and I know that she will be a LIFE TIME friend! I dont think I can ever thank her enough for giving me such a great opportunity to be on her Design Team.

Now its project time! So this week for Design Team Friday Sarah asked us to make something with the last set of stamps we received. I received Furry Friends and OMG I love this set! I am an animal lover so this set is perfect for me and any other animal lover out there! Here is my card! I made a Swing Card. I really love this!
Dont forget to check out the other Design Team Projects!
Recipe for my card:
Pink by Design - Furry Friends Stamp Set
Four Legged Friends Cricut Cartridge
White 5/8 inch Ribbon
Jet Black Staz-On Ink
DCWV Spring Cardstock Stack
DCWV Winter Combo MatStack
Recollections Cardstock
Stampin' Up - Brilliant Blue Cardstock


Dont forget to check out the other Design Team Projects!

Pink by Design Stamps are available online at the Pink by Design Store at Pinkcricut.com or Oh My Crafts! Sarah has got stamps for everything! Stop by and check it out!

Have you checked out the Say it in Spanish Stamps that I worked with Sarah on creating? If you have ever wanted to say something in Spanish than this is the set for for you! CLICK HERE to see them!

Happy Crafting,

Thursday, December 16, 2010

Kathy's SUPER SECRET SURPRISE Birthday Card HOP


Well the cats out of the bag! It's Kathy's Super Secret Surprise Birthday Blog Hop! If you are here from visiting my good friend Momo's blog than you are definately on the right track. If you just bumped into this post please head on over to the Peachy Keen Stamps Blog by CLICKING HERE I would hate for you to miss all the great projects!

Well now on to the Important Stuff! Happy Birthday Kathy! I hope you have a great day filled with all the things a fantastic person like you deserves! You inspire us all so much! Happy Birthday! Here is a card that I created for you and should be on its way to you!
Recipe for this Birthday Card:
irock & Purple Crystals
Sakura White Gel Pen
White Thread
Martha Stewart Icicle Border Punch
K&Co Citron Paper Stack
Stampin' Up Yellow Cardstock
Stampin' Up Green Galore Cardstock

In honor of Kathy's Birthday I decided that
the perfect Blog Candy would be a
$15 Gift Certificate to none other than Peachy Keen Stamps!

All you have to do is become a follower and leave a comment with your contact information.

Your Next Stop is

if you get lost along the way see below for the line up:
Starting Point - Peachy Keen Stamps Blog
Angelica & Adrianne - http://www.handmadebyangelica.com/
Viv -
http://craftinghaven.blogspot.com/
Kim -
http://www.paperpunchaddiction.com/
Lorie -
http://www.thethinkinspot.blogspot.com/
Heidi -
http://gotscraps.blogspot.com/
Janice -
http://stampingwithjanice.blogspot.com/
Joanna -
http://scrap-making.blogspot.com/
Nikki -
http://scrappinnavywife.blogspot.com/
Erin -
http://www.erinleecreative.com/
Emma -
http://www.creativetimeforme.com/
Ruthie -
http://septemberninth.blogspot.com/
Samantha -
http://samanthacasey.blogspot.com/
Lisa -
http://our2angelsinheaven.blogspot.com/
Jessica B. -
http://thatzuneek.blogspot.com/
Abby -
http://www.scrapbookaholicbyabby.com
Gaby -
http://www.gabycreates.com
Linda-
http://www.krazyquilling.com
Dobea -
http://dobeaalberts.blogspot.com
Theresa -
http://www.thescrapbookingqueen.com
Jessica K. -
http://thecreativestamperspot.blogspot.com
Glorajean -
http://glorascrafts.blogspot.com
Liz -
http://skittles-and-scrapbooks.blogspot.com
Jessica M.-
http://www.KinderStampo.com
Jenny -
http://www.crazyaboutcricut.blogspot.com
Kimmy -
http://scrappinwithkimmy.blogspot.com/
Sandra -
http://365daysofcricut.blogspot.com
Sarah -
http://www.pinkcricut.com
Mandy -
http://stamping4u.blogspot.com
Lauren -
http://laurenscraps.blogspot.com
Raven -
http://love4stamps.blogspot.com
Janis -
http://pausedreamenjoy.blogspot.com
Momo -
http://madebymomo.blogspot.com/
Paula -
http://morethanfavors.blogspot.com
Corri -
http://www.buglvr.blogspot.com/

Happy Crafting,

Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Wacky Wednesday #19 - Get Well Theme!

Hi Everyone!

This week I decided to go with a Get Well Theme. I really wanted to make this Card bright and cheery! I think It is! I don't have anyone to give this too right now and i hope i won't have to give it to anyone but it's nice to have it on hand. I used the Pink by Design presents More Than Favors "Say it in Spanish" stamp Que te mejores (Get Well). All you have to do is any projec that has to do with getting well :) Well here is my card! Can't wait to see yours!

Recipe for this card:
George & Basic Shapes Cricut Cartridge
Hello Kitty Greetings Cricut Cartridge
Stampin' up Green Galore Cardstock for the base
The Paper Studio - Poteeka Souffle
DCWV - Green Stack
Recollections Cardstock
Martha Stewart Writing Marker


The Blog Candy for this week is:
2 bottles of stickles in Fruit Punch and Lime Green

If you want to see the full Say it in Spanish Stamp Set and all of the Other awesome Pink by Design Stamps CLICK HERE!

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 Monday December 20th (giving the West Coast a chance to get there entries in as well)
6. Most importantly HAVE FUN!!!

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Happy Crafting,

Tuesday, December 14, 2010

Tuesday's are about winning...

at least here they are! I hope you all enjoyed the past week. So here are the winners for...

30,000 hits, 800 followers & 500 facebook fans
The winner of the Sentimentals Cricut Cartridge is:
Ashley "Scrappin' Pink Piglet"
Ashley said...
I've been a follower for a while and love the work you do, especially the new stamp set you produced with Sarah Pink Cricut!! Congratulations on the awesome milestone! Thanks for the giveaway!!
Ashley "Scrappin' Pink Piglet"


Wacky Wednesday #18 - Pet Theme
The Winner of the Glimmer Mist is:


Your Story Blog Hop
The winner of the Rock Princess Cricut Cartridge is:
Angel AKA owlbeescrappin
owlbeescrappin said...
Whaaat...no project....just kidding of course! I checked out your blog and love it so I grabbed your button for by blog and I signed up for emails! Thanks for the chance to win this cute cart and I hope the days ahead get much better for you!
Hugs & Happy Holidays! ~Angel


Ladies please contact me via email at morethanfavors@gmail.com within 3 days with your address and I will ship out your prize!

Don't forget to check back tomorrow for Wacky Wednesday!!

Saturday, December 11, 2010

Your Story Blog Hop


Hi Everyone!

Welcome to the Your Story Blog Hop! If you are here from visiting The Sweet Sassy Diva then you are on the right track! If this is your starting point be sure to start with Momo at Made by Momo I wouldnt want you to miss out on all the Great Projects!

So I finally got my project done. I decided to make a Mini Album for my friends that are getting married on Sunday. So here it is:


Recipe for the Mini Album
I used the Ballroom dancers from Twinkle Toes (aren't they cute)
Peachy Keen Stamps - Everyday Character Faces
iRock
All card stock is recollections except for her hair which is Bazzill
Sakura White Gel Pen
The ribbon and the silver elements is actually from their wedding invite.

I did have a giveaway for this hop so here it is:
The Rock Princess Cricut Cartridge! It's one of my favorites!

Don't forget that the YourStory Photo will be airing on HSN
Dec 13 at 2am EST (that’s 1am CST and 12:00 MST).

Want to enter to win? Its simple become a Follower of my blog and comment below. I will pick a winner on Tuesday December 14th using Random.org!Thank you so much for Following my blog! For an extra entry sign up for my email updates and leave a comment telling me you did so! The email updates sign up is to the left right under the Contact Me section. Once you are done besure to head on over to my BBFF Meriah over at Two Scraptastic Gals! If you get lost here is the order of the hop below:

Made by Momo

Friday, December 10, 2010

Glittering Ornaments with Pledge!

So after seeing Momo's awesome Glittered Ornaments I totally wanted to try it with the Floor Polish! I found it and it worked! So here is my video on that! I hope you enjoy it!


I hope to see you back tomorrow morning at the YourStory Blog Hop!

pimp myspace - Gickr

Happy Crafting,

Thursday, December 9, 2010

WOW!!! 30,000 Hits, 800 followers & 500 Fans on Facebook!

Well you know that I love a Cartridge giveaway when we hit miles stones! I want to thank all of my followers for an amazing past couple of months! this has really been an awesome ride! Well here is our Cartridge Giveaway:

Sentimentals Cricut Cartridges
Want to enter to win? Its simple become a Follower of my blog and comment below. I will pick a winner on Tuesday December 14th using Random.org!Thank you so much for Following my blog! For an extra entry sign up for my email updates and leave a comment telling me you did so! The email updates sign up is to the left right under the Contact Me section.

Don't forget to check back on Saturday for the Yourstory Blog Hop!
pimp myspace - Gickr
Happy Crafting,

Tuesday, December 7, 2010

Wacky Wednesday #18 - Pet Theme

Hi Everyone,

This weeks Theme is a pet theme. I made a little treat bag with doggie biscuits in it and this is something I am making for my friends that have dogs :) I may venture into making one for cats but I dont know yet. We will see! Here is my Video on how to make the Doggie Treat Bags!

The recipe for this treat bag is:
Peachy Keen Stamps - Happy Lashes (I really need to get Character Face Parts!)
CardStock - Scraps (Bazzill & Recollections)
Christmas Cheer Cricut Cartridge
Four Legged Friends Cricut Lite Cartridge
Googly Eyes
Glossy Accents
Ribbon - Studio Basics 101
Stapler
Recollections Treat bags 4 x 9 1/2
Stampendous Clear embossing powder
Stampendous Green & White Flock
White Sakura Gel Pen
Studio G pigment ink - Yellow and Blue

this weeks prize is:
Tattered Angels Sunshine-Glimmer Mist
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 Monday December 13th (giving the West Coast a chance to get there entries in as well)
6. Most importantly HAVE FUN!!!

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Don't forget to check back on Saturday for the Yourstory Blog Hop
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Happy Crafting,

Winner for Wacky Wednesday #17 and a Haul Video!

I want to everyone who participated in my Wacky Wednesday Challenge.

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

Amy

Random.org chose #17

Amy 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!
But don't go so fast Check out my Latest Haul Video (It's a Mini Haul but a Haul none the less)


Here is a Picture of Gloria and I after we had Lunch and a trip to Michaels :)

Make Sure to check back on Saturday for the Yourstory Blog Hop
pimp myspace - Gickr

Happy Crafting,

Monday, December 6, 2010

Garage Sale Haul - Episode 7

So on Saturday Morning I headed over to Cherry Blossom Studio with my friend Eni from Just Fabulous Friends Scrappin' The were having a Garage Sale. They do this Twice a Year! My Friends and I always go! It's Awesome basically the way it works is that Scrapbookers rent out tables and they get to sell all ther Stuff they dont want anymore. Well just because they dont want it doesnt mean i DON'T!! Well here is my Haul Video from The Garage Sale! I hope you enjoy it!



Happy Crafting!

Saturday, December 4, 2010

NEW STAMPS!!!!

Exciting News!!!!

I have collaborated with Sarah at Pink Cricut on a Stamp Set! I am excited to share with you Pink by Design presents More Than Favors "Say it in Spanish"

My friend Kristi over at Little Paper Sprinkles has also collaborated with Sarah on a Baby themed stamp set called Baby Love!
Make sure you stop by the Pink by Design Store and Check out The other Great Stamps!!!


Happy Crafting,

Friday, December 3, 2010

Design Team Friday - Project #8

So this week for Design Team Friday Sarah asked us to make something with the last stamps we received. I received Tags & Treats and I LOVE IT!!!! I went ahead and decided to to make some tags! Aren't they super cute?

So here is are my Tags:
Recipe for Stir, Sip & Enjoy - Tea Cup
Pink By Design - Tags & Treats
Smiley Cards Cricut Cartridge
Tags, Bags, Boxes & More Cricut Cartridge
Sakura Gel Pen
Studio G Blue Pigment Ink
Clear Embossing Powder
Cardstock:
Echo Park - Sweet Summertime
Recollections
Ribbon - Michaels

Recipe for Warm Wishes - SnowMan
Pink By Design - Tags & Treats
Smiley Cards Cricut Cartridge
Tags, Bags, Boxes & More Cricut Cartridge
Brown Flocking
Buttons
Peachy Keen Stamps - Happy Lashes
Cardstock:
Patterned Paper - from my Scraps
Recollections
Sakura Gel Pen
Jet Black Staz-On Ink
Ribbon - Michaels

Recipe for Cookie Exchange - Gingerbread Man
Pink By Design - Tags & Treats
From My Kitchen Cricut Cartridge
Tags, Bags, Boxes & More Cricut Cartridge
Sakura Gel Pen
Ric Rac
Buttons
Peachy Keen Stamps - Happy Lashes
Cardstock:
Patterned Paper - from my Scraps
Bazzill
Ribbon - Michaels