A Little Graphic 45 Goodness to Share

Yup, I've said it before, and I'm going to say it again...I LOVE Graphic 45 papers!!! The colors are all so beautiful and I think they truly are one of a kind. Today I'm sharing with you a few projects I created using my favorite "Steampunk Debutante" collection.

The first is a layout sharing a very special moment that happens every Christmas. I create something for my loving husband and halfway through the night, I sit down with him so he can open it. It is like everything else just melts away and we are there, just the two of us.

 Next this super simple card using some pieces that I fussy cut for added dimension and design. So love these colors!!!

 And lastly a favorite card of mine for 2010. That image of the girl with the gear hair is simply stunning. I cant wait to get my hands on the new Once Upon a Springtime collection. YUMMO!!!

Today is a busy day here. School, phone calls, and a TONNE of projects that need to get done for Nikki Sivils, PSA and Tattered Angels.  I've got a blog post on the new and improved Tattered Angels Blog coming up on the 16th.I hope you are all having a fantastic day.

Before I go, I just wanted to take a moment and thank Debby from Debby's Dare and heArt of Scrapbooking for having me as a member of her design team over the past few months. If you have a moment go and check out her store and grab a few things.

PS. I'm the Guest Designer for January over at Gauche Alchemy and I'll have a few post up throughout the month. Stop on by the Gauche Blog and see what the Gauchy Girls are up to. I think I sniff ORGANIZATION!!!

The two final WINNERS!!!

Sorry to keep all of you waiting. Without further adieu, here are the two final winners.

First the winner of the A PSA Essentials Prize consisting of 1 Custom Stamp, 5 Peel and Stick Pads, 2 Inks and 1 Alignment Tool Valued at $150.00 (make sure to follow the PSA Stamp Camp Blog too). The possibilities with this stamping system are endless...

Here are your random numbers:

472

Timestamp: 2011-01-06 02:43:14 UTC

GLENDA You are going to have so much fun. Make sure you email me you information

Glenda said...

I tweeted the giveaway.
https://twitter.com/#!/busyathome/status/19534922641317888
glendasembree@gmail.com

And finally for the scrappy goodness from my heart to your Craft space, over 400 dollars worth of goodness...

Here are your random numbers:

644

Timestamp: 2011-01-06 03:08:04 UTC

Tee from Altered Art Paper Crafts
you win BIG!!!!! Tee Said

Altered Art Paper Crafts said...

OMG! Amazing! Boy would this put me on the right track to Creativity! I have posted on Facebook, and Tweeted on Twitter! I am sure a follower! Your Giant Candy is in my sidebar also.
This package is beyond words really!
Please put me in the pot. Thank You.
creationsbytee@gmail.com


Send me an email with your shipping information so I can get this HUGE Haul into your mailbox

Thank you everyone who have become followers and were followers before. I'm beyond blessed to have you here sharing my creativity with you. You are all so very appreciated and I look forward to checking your blogs out and seeing what you comment on next.

THANKS AGAIN EVERYONE!!!!

Winner 10 ... Who needs to Organize Their Ribbon???

The 10th winner of a very very wonderful brand spankin new 36" Ribbon Organizer from Clip it Up is



Here are your random numbers:

91 

Timestamp: 2011-01-05 23:06:12 UTC

Tanya from Florida you win!!!! Enjoy this amazing organization piece. I've altered mine up and absolutely LOVE IT!!! Ain't she purdy???

Winner 7 8 and 9

Ready for a few more giveaways??? I am WAHOOO AND YIPPEY!!!!!!!!!


Here are a few more winners

The first is for a Magistical Memories Gift Certificate. Crystle has the prettiest acrylic and chipboard pieces. Take a look at their store today to see!!! This winner will also get a wonderful Embellishment pack from Frantic Stamper and. You are gonna love it!!!

Winner Winner is....

Here are your random numbers:

336

Timestamp: 2011-01-05 22:20:06 UTC

Divinity from Manitoba Canada Hey there Neighbor!!!!

Divinity had this to share

Divinity said...

oh wow!!!!!!!!!!! that is one huge giveaway!!! i'd defiintely love to win this stash of goodies!! :)
i've added ur candy to my blog sidebar...and i've become a follower of ur blog. thanks for the chance! :)
December 16, 2010 8:01 PM


Thank you so so very much Divinity for your support. Please send me an email (you'll find my email address on the left column of my blog)

Next the winner of the Gauche Pink Parts color pack, Punchinella and the Bombshell Digi Stamp. This stuff is wonderful to work with.

the winner....
Here are your random numbers:

5 

Timestamp: 2011-01-05 22:32:29 UTC

GINA BOYCE You WIN!!!! She said...
Anonymous said...

Wow is all I've got to say. I'm a follower and am sharing on fb too! ty! gina s ginaboyce@yahoo.com Thank you so very much Gina. And Prize 9 filled with goodies from heArt of Scrapbooking and a beautiful Paris Creativity 12 x 12 album from Deb. I darn near kept the album for me Here are your random numbers:

627 

Timestamp: 2011-01-05 22:46:18 UTC

 MiamiKel Congrats my friend. Here is what you said!!!

MiamiKel said...

OH Erika, I don't even know where to begin! What an absolutely DELISH give-away, so very generous and sweet! I'm a follower! I have added you to my blog and thank you for this most wonderful chance - Happy 1st year Blogaversary and here's to many more blog blessings!

I've got 3 prizes left and they are the BIG GUNS!!! The PSA Prize Pack, The Clip It Up Ribbon Organizer and that big ole box of goodies from me to one of you!!!

Winners 3,4,5 and 6 here we go

Off we go again. There are other winner posts below, so make sure you scroll down.

Now it is time to pick 3 winners for the Nikki Sivils packs. There are 3 wonderful packages filled with wonderful Nikki Sivils Goodness.

The winner of the Henry the Owl pack is

Here are your random numbers:

29

Timestamp: 2011-01-05 20:16:15 UTC

DENISE from California WAHOOO!!!!

Denise said...

Wow Erica, what an incredible giveaway!!! I found you through Helmar's facebook page, but it looks like you either are currently or have worked for all the coolest companies!! I'm looking forward to seeing all the latest and greatest products in the New Year.
December 3, 2010 3:28 PM

The winner of the Happy Holly-days pack is

Here are your random numbers:

282

Timestamp: 2011-01-05 20:23:04 UTC


Sequin from RUSSIA!!!!!

sequin said...

Here is the wealth! This wonderful candy! Thanks for the chance! I hope to get lucky! I am your follower. Link posted on the left side of the panels on the date http://www.fantasy-of-sequins.blogspot.com/
December 14, 2010 3:14 PM

And my third Nikki Sivils Drawn winner is for the Something for Everyone Pack (My Favorite Nikki Collection so far). The Winner is

Here are your random numbers:

423

Timestamp: 2011-01-05 20:31:48 UTC

LINDY from the US of A!!!! (love that Tweetie Bird Avatar Lindy.) Lindy wrote...

Lindy said...

Holy Moly.....what a giveaway. I love your blog! So much inspiration here; just wish I had more time to check it!

Hugs~Lindy

And the 6th draw today is for a beautiful unfinished piece from Say it With Letters. What better way to get this project done than with the Helmar pack, the Tattered Angels Pack and some wonderful Kiki Art Papers.

The winner is...

Here are your random numbers:

33

Timestamp: 2011-01-05 20:55:31 UTC

Cathy my dear from CHI-TOWN!!!!

Cathy said

Cathy said...

I met you for all of two hours and I can tell you that I am not surprised that are you are loved in this crafty community of ours. I'm thrilled to call you my friend and to be on a fabulous DT with you. One of the many blessings of this hobby is friendships that are formed, and I'm blessed!

There you have it, 4 more winners and people that are my blogging friends. Thank you to each of you for your support. Love ya!!!

Winner 2

WInner Number 2..... of a sweet package of Scrap-tastic goodness is...
Remember to email me your shipping information so I can send out your prizes. You can find my email on the left side column of my blog everyone...



Here are your random numbers:

483

Timestamp: 2011-01-05 19:42:56 UTC


ANNA. G!!!!!

anna.G. said...

amazing giveaway! I'm so happy i follow your blog!

Hope you enjoy your goodies Anna and thank you for becoming a follower. I hope to see your comments often

The first winner of MANY!!!!

Let the winning begin. For any of the winners, please send me an email with your shipping information. You will find my email in the left column of my blog. The first winner of a prize from my Blog Anniversary giveaway...This prize is for the amazing Paper Temptress Paper Pack AND the Ribbon Goodness from Really Reasonable Ribbon

Here are your random numbers:

156

Timestamp: 2011-01-05 18:46:24 UTC


TERESA from Argentina!!!! YOU GET THE FIRST GIFT from me to you for celebrating with me and being a bloggy friend

Teresa said...

Congratulations on your anniversary and thank you very much for organizing a candy so generously! I already am your fan for a while. I get the link to my blog! Thank you very much! Greetings!
December 6, 2010 6:13 AM


1 down, MANY more to go.

Happy Blogging Anniversary to MEEEEEEEEEEE

Happy Blog Anniversary to me!!!! 2 full years of blogging and sharing my creativity with you. 2 full years of making some amazing friendships and 2 whole years of editing posts hehe. I so love the blog community and the craftiness that I find every day on it. Today is CANDY DAY here at Ink Cut & Fold, but before I start announcing winners, I've got a few projects to share with you.

These projects have been made using products available at Frantic Stamper. I've been a busy bee with so many things on the go, but noticed these little gems hadn't been shared.

Love the brightness on this one. I used heat embossing and alcohol inks to create the background stamped image for the heart. Lots of Tim Holtz goodness on this one

 With Valentines Day right around the corner, I have created a few projects for that. This one uses the Bo Bunny Collection Crazy Love, the perfect Valentine papers.

Another card using the Bo Bunny Crazy Love collection. This one is a favorite of mine and a dear friend thought so to, so it quickly became a favorite of "hers"

 And lastly a card for a baby shower, This one just makes me smile from ear to ear. The papers are Cosmo Cricket Girl Friday.

Now off to pick some winners of all that CANDY!!! Come back throughout the day to see if you are a winner.

Toodles

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year!!!

This Blog Candy is now Closed. Thank you everyone so so very much!!!

Hi Everyone. What a wonderful time it is. Snow on the ground, Christmas decorations and lights going up today and it is my Blog Anniversary Post. Yes I know, my blogiversary isn't until the 5th of January, but I just can't contain the excitement anymore.

This year I wanted to really say thank you to all of my wonderful friends and blogging fans in a really big way. So I made a card...hahahaha. I'm also having a Huge Blog Candy Giveaway!!!! It is so big that there are going to be quite a few WINNERS!!! That is HUGE right???

First the card real quick. A thank you from me to you using the Something for Everyone Collection from Nikki Sivils. (which is a part of the huge giveaway) I consider each of you a crafty friend and I'm ever so grateful to share a little bit of my life with ya. 

Also I want to take a moment and thank every single Design Team that I've been blessed to work with over the past 2 years. From Marti at Pez-A-Doodle, who took that first gamble on me, to Rachel with Tattered Angels,my newest design team, and everyone in between. I am beyond grateful to share my passion with you and I adore each and every one of you who've taken the leap of faith and asked me to be a part of your dreams!!!

Now onto the HUGE blogiversary candy(S). Hold onto your hats everyone. It truly is MASSIVE and you are gonna want to win!!!

I've had so many wonderful companies that I have worked with over the past 2 years donate prizes so I've gotta mention them first.

My Favorite Organizer EVER!!! A 36" Ribbon Organizer donated by Clip It Up $80.00

 A Surprise Say it With Letters piece from Deb Approx $7-$15. Here is an example that has been altered. The Sky is the limit with these wonderful blank pieces.

A little Bakers Twine assortment, Bow Easy and more from Really Reasonable Ribbon Over $30. These are some of my favorite ribbons Bonnie carries.

Are ya getting excited yet???

A PSA Essentials Prize consisting of 1 Custom Stamp, 5 Peel and Stick Pads, 2 Inks and 1 Alignment Tool Valued at $150.00 (make sure to follow the PSA Stamp Camp Blog too). The possibilities with this stamping system are endless. Thank you Libby!!!

Holy Cannolli is All I've gotta say. And there is more. So So So Much More!!!

3 Amazing packages from Nikki Sivils, including papers from the Something for Everyone, Happy Holly-days and Tree Love lines as well as embellishments and Chipboard Albums!!! This package is HUGE!!!

This is just amazing. Look at all that Nikki Sivils Goodness!!!

My Favorite Glue EVER. Tracy from Helmar is throwing in 1 tube of Heaven in a Tube aka Liquid Scrap Dots, 6 packs of Zapdots, 1 bottle of Gemstone Glue and a bottle of Premium Craft Glue.

Gluey Goodness at its BEST. I think I'm starting to vibrate, I'm so stinkin excited for all of you!!!

My Favorite goodies from Gauche Alchemy. Some Punchinella and a Pink Parts bag of goodness. These goodies are the perfect addition to any Mixed Media Maven's arsenal!!!

Patricia is giving a wonderful assortment. If you love a little extra sparkle on your projects, this one will WOW ya. My Favorite Paper Pack from Paper Temptress: True's Favorites.

Crystle from Magistical Memories is giving a $30 Gift Certificate for some Chipboard and Acrylic Fabulousness!!!Best darn chipboard and acrylic out there!


Becky, a dear friend and owner of Scrap-Tastic is giving a gorgeous box of crafty deliciousness


A super YUMMO Grab Box of Embellishments from Frantic Stamper. I so love shopping here!!(swoon)

The Whimsical girl in me loves Kiki Art. A colorful and heartfelt Prize Pack from Kiki Art


Can't forget some Tattered Angels Goodness from Rachel YUM YUM YUM!!! If only this stuff was edible...pondering

Goodies from heArt of Scrapbooking (thank you Debby) Check out Debby's Blog to for some Christmas Cheer.


A Digital Image from Shannon at Bombshell Stamps. Gosh I miss you guys.

Now if that weren't enough already, I'm throwing in a huge assortment of crafty goodness. The pile was so big I had to take more than one photo. A Scor-It Mini, Prisma cardstock, Asian bookmarks, brads, bling, stamps galore!!! You name it, it's probably in here

HUGE I TELL YA!! HUGE!!!!!!

I see Basic Grey, DCWV, Glitz Rollers...

Sassafrass, Hambly, and Sweet Tierney

Is that Studio G Stamps I see???

Buzz and Bloom Jillibean and Magistical Memories. And I forgot to take pictures of the chipboard assortment. Some Maya Road, Little Yellow Bicycle and other pieces too!!!

Now I tried to total everything up to give you a ballpark figure and that came to about $900 worth of Crafty Heaven. THUD!!! Yup you read that right. And ALL of it will be given away to my friends and followers.

So here are the rules, gotta have a few of them. Please become a follower of my blog and leave a comment on this post. Tell all of your friends and post this blog candy on your Blog, Facebook page and/or Twitter. The post will stay at the top of my blog until January 5th. I will select winners using Random.org and post them the week of January 10th.

Isn't this absolutely AMAZING!!! Now leave that comment, tell your friends, post on your blogs and please become a follower.

With lots of love

Back to the Routine. Man How I Missed it

Ever realize how much you enjoy routine? Especially when you've gone without it for a few weeks. I so love the Holiday Season, but man it gives me (as the Genie would say) Such a Crick in the Neck!!!

So on with the New Year we go. Plenty of wonderful thing coming this way, I can just feel it. This year is gonna be a GOOD'N I tell ya. In my travels around crafty land as of late, I see that many people are taking the 1 word challenge that Ali Edwards does. I so like this girl!!!! So I've been doing some serious thinking and One Little Word found me!!! The One Word that is simply perfect for where I want to be, who I am and what I want to do... Don't be Afraid Erika. Feel it, Live it EMBRACE IT!!!

Yup EMBRACE. Embrace who I am, Where I'm going, What I need to do. Embrace Change, Art and Friendships. JUST EMBRACE IT!!!!

What's your word?


Toodles