A Cosmo Cricket Hello and some WINNERS!!!!

Hi Everyone and welcome to thursday here on my blog. Hope you are all having a wonderful week so far. First off, I am taking part in a HUGE blog hop tomorrow celebrating Jessica's (KinderStampO's) birthday tomorrow, and I just know there is going to be some super creations, so please stop in and take part. (I may even have a little something to give away hehe)

Next a couple of sweet cards to share with you using the Togetherness collection from Cosmo Cricket. Have you seen some of their sneaks for CHA yet? All those little roses I make are going to be a SNAP!!!

Isn't that like squirrel just the cutest??? All of the supplies for the cards can be purchased at Frantic Stamper so go take a look. You are gonna love the selection.

The second card was created using a sketch from Paper Craft Magazine, and I really like how it turned out. Clean and Simple is always a little difficult for me and I so wanted to add MORE MORE MORE, but I refrained lol

Now I know you are all waiting to see who scooped up the latest prizes. Winners you win have 24HOURS to contact me. After 24 hours I will draw again. With moving here very soon, I need to get this stuff GONE!!! hehe

So without further adieu, here are the winners...

The Scraptastic Prize pack (thank you so so much Becky) goes to


Here are your random numbers:

91

Timestamp: 2011-01-21 13:44:25 UTC

And who is that you ask? Kim from Florida said.
I think your blog is great! But I have to say that my favorite thing to see are scrap book pages!
~Kim
http://crazyaboutscrapin.blogspot.com


The Magistical Memories/Frantic Stamper ( Thank you Crystle and Fran) Prize pack goes to


Here are your random numbers:

32

Timestamp: 2011-01-21 13:48:44 UTC

Sarah from Ohio said-

Sarah said...

I'm a new blogger so I don't know much about designing yet but I have found your blog very user friendly and attractive. Thanks for the chance to win.

January 16, 2011 10:20 PM

The Gauche Alchemy and Bombshell Prize Pack goes to

Here are your random numbers:

30

Timestamp: 2011-01-21 13:52:09 UTC

Katey from Kentucky said...
Katey said...

for a second chance at being a big winner...wow. i love color, so more color is my suggestion IMAPAPERDOLL3.BLOGSPOT.COM

January 16, 2011 9:59 PM

And finally the PSA Essentials (thank you so much Libby)Prize Pack goes to

Here are your random numbers:

40

Timestamp: 2011-01-21 13:53:30 UTC

Ashley (Scrappin Pink Piglet) who is a pretty new scrapper, is going to love this. She shared...

Ashley said...

Love the blog! Don't think you need to change anything :) Thank you for the second chance at some blog candy!! Ashley "Scrappin' Pink Piglet" scrappinpinkpiglet(at)gmail(dot)com

So Ashley, Katey, Sarah and Kim, you have 24 hours to contact me to collect your goodies. Send me an email with "Blog Candy Winner" as the subject line to my email, which you can find on the very top right hand column.

Thanks again everyone. I've taken a bunch of your ideas into consideration. I've already added the translator and chat feature. So when you are stopping by, make sure to say hello.

Toodles

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

Christmas Tags

Christmas is right around the corner and I thought I'd share with you, a few of the tags I created for personalizing gifts. All of the supplies for these tags can be found at the Frantic Stamper store. Each tag is quite different, and if there is anything you'd like to know about how the tag was created, just let me know.

This first tag is created using some wonderful My Minds Eye papers. The combination of reds, browns and blues is really pretty.

Next a stamped and paper pieced tag using My Minds Eye stamps. I added a little Stickles to add POP.

 How about a sweet vintage tag using Inkadinkado stamps, Distress Ink and Crackle Paint?

 There always has to be an artsy fartsy project in the mix and this one is created using Tattered Angels Glimmer Glam, Glimmer Mist and Inkadinkado stamps with embossing powder.

 This next tag is done with a technique using Distress Inks, mini misters filled with water and an iron. I love the wrinkled distress look. YUMMO. A little more My Minds Eye papers and Stickles to boot.

 Lastly, my favorite tag this year. I tried my hand at collage stamping (never really done this before) and I simply adore the Vintage Shabby Chic look that happened.

Take a peek at all the goodies that Frantic Stamper carries. You are going to find products that you absolutely love for sure. Thanks again for stopping by. Until Next time

Toodles and Merry Christmas

Frantic Stamper Goodness

What a fantastic weekend it was. The Helmar hop was a huge success and I want to thank all of you for the super sweet comments on the projects I created. It means so much to hear those kind words and I will be hopping to all of your blogs to say hello over the next few days.

Today I've got some great projects to share with you that I created for Frantic Stamper. If you haven't heard of this amazing store, you simply MUST check it out. Fran truly has everything and some of my absolute favorite products are available. Here are just a few new creations to share with all of you. Hope you enjoy.

This first one was a bracelet I created using Distress Inks, Grunge Paper and the swirl embossing folder from Cuttlebug. I did both reverse embossing and straight embossing to give dimension to the swirl. You Like?

Next a Pals card using papers from My Minds Eye. A little Tattered Angel Glimmer Mist to add a hint of color and VOILA!!!

 There is something so refreshing about Bo Bunny chipboard. I can always find the perfect piece for any project. and the Flower Child collection is one of my absolute favorites.

Lastly a Noel card in the cool colors of the new Midnight Frost collection from Bo Bonny. These tones of purples and blues are just wonderful for the winter season.

Thanks for stopping by today. I hope you are all having a fantastic week. Until next time.

Toodles

The Diva Door Hanger

I know I may have said it before, but our little girl is a bit of a Diva. She loves everything girlie, pink, sparkly and ribbon. She always thinks that when I'm making something that it just has to be for her. And she could NEVER have enough clothes. So recently I made our little Diva a door hanger that she now says goodnight to every night before bed.

I used a bunch of the Fancy Pants About a Girl collection, some yummy Artisan Elements from Pink Paislee and Glimmer Mist Oh how I love Sparkle, so I know that she gets that from me hehe.

Here is a little close up shot for you to see the door hanger a little bit better.

The crown is her favorite part. I wonder if she knows she is the princess in this household. The Queen title is already taken hehe.

Thanks for stopping by today. Don't forget about my little blog treat HERE

Toodles
 ps- I've got a bunch of things that I've been working on and as soon as I can share, I will start posting. Hence the breaks lately in blog posts.

A Little Halloween Goodness

Hello Everyone and welcome to Tuesday. We went across the border on Sunday for regular grocery shopping and a few new clothes for the kids. On our way back, a 2 hour drive from where we went (roughly), we ran into a small problem. The border hours had changed and we were stuck in the US. Never fear a mini vacation was upon us. Too funny I think. The children got their first Hotel experience and loved it.

Now we are back and I'm enjoying some serious creating.

Today I've got a few projects to share with you, that I created for my Design Team spot at Frantic Stamper. This store truly has everything you could possibly need. Gotta love that. Check out the Frantic Stamper blog to see a bunch of great projects. Lots of Halloween goodies on the blog right now.

I'm sharing a few halloween cards to go with the Birdhouse I did a while back. Hope you enjoy

Both cards use the Hallowe'en in Wonderland collection by Graphic 45. Yum Yum YUM!!!!

A little My Minds Eye on the second one. I so love the flocking in the Haunted Collection

Hope you are enjoying your Tuesday. If you have a moment, take a look at Tammy Tutterows Blog today. What a beautiful romantic canvas.

Toodles

Ahhhhh the Feeling of Back to School

This summer has really flown by. Whether it was because of the weather, or because it is my first school based Summer. (you know how it is when your children are in school for the very first time?) Whatever the reason, I'm looking forward to the beginning of the school year followed by fall.

Today I've got a few projects for you that I've created for Frantic Stamper. If you are looking for an online shopping haven like NO OTHER, Frantic Stamper should be your next stop. Whatever you need, they've got and the shipping is quick. There are new products in the store almost daily and the selection is truly outta this world.

Here are a few of my latest creations using products from Frantic Stamper

Thank you so much for stopping by today. What is your favorite thing about back to school?

Toodles

Twilight Twilight, Yup I am a Twihard

Happy Tuesday everyone. Only a few more days until the release of the new twilight saga and I'm going to try and get up to the theater to see this one. As some of you may know, I'm a bit of a vampire fan and I thought, what better way to ring in the Twilight premiere here, than to share a card I've created that is all about the Dark side.Oh to be tormented with a choice like Belle

I received a bunch of the Distressed Couture Line from Glitz Design in a box of goodies from Frantic Stamper. I took one look at this line, and knew I had to have it all. The colors PERFECT, the patterns STUNNING. I paired that up with some Maya Road chipboard wings that I inked up with distress ink, drew in feathers with a glaze pen, then finished them off with some yummy Rock Candy Distress Stickles. Isn't that medallion just AWESOME? Love Love LOVE it.

All of the supplies to create this card can be found at Frantic Stamper. The prices are great and the selection TO DIE FOR!!! {in good vampire humor}

This card is entered into these challenges
Drunken Stampers- Twilight
Tuesday Throwdown- Black/White splash of color
Crafty Card Makers- Inky Fingers




Take care everyone and
Happy Crafting
Toodles

Laughter with Bo Bunny Flower Child

Happy hump day everyone. We are half way through the week and the kids and I are just about to head off to the city for a Doctors appointment and some Father's Day shopping. Sometimes having the nearest metropolitan area 2 hours away is a good thing. Sometimes, not so much so lol

Today I've got a project to share with you that is full of Summer Colors. It is a card bursting at the seams with Bo Bunny goodness, It will be on the Frantic Stamper Blog soon with full instructions and it is my card for this weeks challenge over at Raise the Bar.

I so love this Flower Child line. It makes me smile from ear to ear. Pretty distressed, but I think it turned out quite well. You can get all the supplies at Frantic Stamper

What have you picked up for those special men in your lives for Fathers Day.

Stop on back tomorrow to see some Jillibean Yumminess.

Toodles

Buzzing by to say Hi

Hello Everyone. It's Tuesday and what a great weekend. I hope you all enjoyed your long weekend and spent time doing the things you love the most. June is finally here and I'm hoping to shop for some bedding plants over the next few weeks.

Today, I've got a bright and cheery card I created for Frantic Stamper. It uses the June Bug Collection from Basic Grey. Talk about bright and happy.

I love the Woolies stickers that a bunch of the Basic Grey collections have these days, Really full of whimsy and they sure do add dimension to your projects.

This one was a simple card to create, and is perfect for so many different occasions. I did some fussy cutting and punching and the end result is super sweet.

Speaking of plants and flowers, what are your favorite flowers to have in your garden and what Zone are ya in?

Hope to see you all back soon. June is going to be full of little surprises here, so make sure you comment often. You just never know what is up my sleeve.

Until next time
Toodles


PS- Check out the Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog today. We've started our first challenge

Frantic Stamper Projects

Happy Wednesday everyone. We are half way through the week and I wanted to show you a few projects that I've done for Frantic Stamper recently. If you haven't taken a look at the Frantic Stamper Shop before, You just gotta pop over there. The selection is OUTTA THIS WORLD!!! Frantic Stamper also has a great blog where every single project has a supply list and easy to follow directions. A great place to gain some serious inspiration. So stop on by to see what the amazing Design Team has to share.

Thanks for stopping by today. Hope you are all having a fantastic week. Tonight is Weight Watchers night. Wish me luck
Toodles

Mother's Day the Apron Way

Oh the weather outside looks frightful..... Gotta love Snow in May, the joys of living in Rural Saskatchewan I think haha. How is everyone today? The kids and I are off to Calgary to spend Mothers Day with my mom and we couldn't be more excited. Our boy told Gramma this morning and I think I heard both of them squeal.

So to celebrate Mother's Day, I'm sharing a little card I did for Frantic Stamper. I don't do shape card very often, but found a few wonderful templates out there {You can find one at Anna's place- my favorite spot for dipping my toes in the country}. The card is created using Cosmo Cricket Early Bird collection and I think this one is just darling. When I was a little girl, my mom always wore the cutest aprons in the kitchen and i remember that fondly.

So here it is. Happy Mother's Day Mom. We love you

One last little bit this morning. Just wanted to let any of my readers that are down in the south dealing with tornadoes, flooding and the like, that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.

Toodles

A VintageLove Note

Hi Everyone and Happy Friday to you all. Today i took our daughter down to Havre Montana for some shopping. Already at 2.5 years old, she loves doing that. It was a great day and the weather, although windy, was good.

Today I've got a quick card to show you. You can find step by step instructions for it, as well as a very in depth supply list on the Frantic Stamper Blog. I love doing Vintage inspired pieces sometimes and this was no exception. All of the supplies are available at Frantic Stamper, so hop on over to the store and take a look at the HUGE selection of products. I can get lost in this store for sure. And in the good sense.

Hope you have a fantastic weekend. Until next time
Toodles

A day in Paris

Happy Friday everyone. We made it to the weekend. How great is that??? Have any plans this saturday and sunday? Just a relaxing weekend at home for us. Oh I forgot to tell you all that I got my first medallion from Weight Watchers. I've lost more than 25 pounds wahooooooo. 26 and counting.

Today I'm sharing with you my second post over at Frantic Stamper. This image is such a great one to work with, and I really embraced something a little more clean and simple. Not easy for me to do, but I think it worked. The entire supply list and instructions can be found at THIS post over at the Frantic Stamper Blog. If you haven't become a follower over there, take a moment to check it out
The stamp is one of Frantic Stamper's own plates and there are a bunch of French inspired images that you really need to check out.

Here she is, colored in distress ink watercolor and stickles.

One last thing. I've got a girlfriend who has an absolutely amazing blog and if you haven't heard of her, stop on by her blog. Eva's creations are always so beautiful and she has the most infectious laugh that when you read hehehe, you just can't help but giggle too.

Have a wonderful Friday everyone
Toodles

My first Frantic Stamper Project

Hi Everyone, How are you all doing today? Our son is finally back at school after 2 weeks and he was so excited to go back. i think he'd had enough.
A few days ago, my first card went live over at Frantic Stamper
There are instructions on how to make the card as well.  the design team at Frantic Stamper will be posting instructions to ALL of their projects. Talk about a GREAT resource for learning new things.

I would absolutely LOVE to see you all pop on by the Frantic Stamper blog and become followers. Leave some love and let me know what you think of the project. Here is the card

Thank you all for being here every step of the way on my artistic and weight loss journey. Your words and encouragement mean SO MUCH!!!
Toodles