Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Be My Valentine

Hey Everyone!

I'm excited to share another project with you today.

I made this cute little Candy Tube Treat!

I used Jaded Blossom's Clear Tubes and Valentine Candies.

The Candy Tube Holder is from SVG Cutting Files.  

If you have not tried one of these before, you have to!!   
What a fun gift to give to someone special! :)


I also added some Tickled Pink twine from Trendy Twine and 
a silver glitter heart 


The paper I used is "Love Me" From My Minds Eye.


Thanks so much for stopping by to take a look :)

~Trixie



Sunday, January 27, 2013

Paper Piecings-SVG Shaped Card Blog Hop

Good Morning and Welcome to the 



Hope you are all not to busy watching the Pro Bowl to join us today, because it is 
going to be an Awesome Hop.  

If you would like to learn how to do a Shaped Card.  Ashley has a tutorial 
that you can find HERE and HERE!

If you're here from Kate, then you're exactly at the right place, if not you may want to 
start at the beginning.  The line up is at the end of this post.

Now on to my project...


Today I made a yummy Ice Cream Cone shape card. 

I got the file from SVG Cutting Files "Scoops of Fun" and it's a Freebie and you can find it here.  



I added some Watermelon Taffy Twine from Trendy Twine.

The paper I used is from Stampin Up and Paper Trey Ink.


On the inside of my card I used Jaded Blossom's Sweet Birthday Wishes.  
This is one of my Favorite sets...it's a must have. :)

Hope you enjoyed my card today. :)

Now what is a Blog Hop without some Awesome Prizes:

We have some fabulous sponsors ready to give away prizes to those who comment AND follow every stop of the hop!

$20 Gift Card to Michaels or Joanns (Winner's Choice)
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$10.00 Gift Certificate to Designs on Cloud 9

Next up on the Hop is Candace!

Blog Hop Line Up

Friday, January 25, 2013

Short Earred Bunny

Hey Everyone!

It's my day over at SVG Cutting Files and today I'm using the NEW Short Earred Bunny file. 

I just love this little bunny! 

I made this cute little Easter Basket for my daughter's Teacher.  

To make the basket I used the Sizzix Box #2 Die from Stampin Up. I also used their Scallop Oval and Oval punch to make the handle at the top.



I used Jaded Blossom Easter TreatsTeacher Appreciation and 
small flags from Flag Dies and Flag Dies 2.


Added some Lemon Tart twine from Trendy Twine.


Used a Martha Stewart punch for the fence.


Thanks so much for stopping by to take a look.

~Trixie

Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Back to the 80's Birthday Blog Hop

Good Morning and Welcome to 



We are doing a Back to the 80's Themed Hop for our DT Sister Jamie of 
Jamiek711 Designs, it's her Birthday Today!

Happy 30th Birthday!

If you're here from Abby's Blog, then you're in the right place. 
If not please start HERE so you don't miss anything.

 Hope you enjoy everyone's creations.


Here is what I made:

I made this cute little PAC-MAN Slide Card from SVG Cutting Files.  

Don't you just love those little ghosts! :) It's available today and you can find it HERE.

I also used Jaded Blossom's Sweet Birthday Wishes and Number Candies.


When you pull on the pink ghost the card slides out with your sentiment inside. 


Added a little Lemon Tart twine from Trendy Twine.


Here is a close up of the sentiment on the inside of the card.


Hope you enjoyed my card today.  

And what is a Hop without Blog Candy??

Today we are giving away the FABULOUS Jaded Blossom Simple Sayings 
clear stamp set.....so make sure to comment of everyone's blog to be eligible to win.



Next up on the Hop is the FABULOUS Crystal.....

Don't forget to stop by and Greet Jamie a Very Happy Birthday

Here's a complete list of the hop in case you get lost....


Friday, January 18, 2013

SVG Cutting Files - My Heart

It's my day to post over at SVG Cutting Files.

Here is my card I made for you today using the brand new file "My Heart" from SVG Cutting Files

This file comes with a Boy and Girl and it's available today!

For my card base I used the Birthday Bash Cricut Cartridge.  
This is one of my favorite shapes for cards.


Used the sentiment "Be Mine" from Jaded Blossom's Simple Sayings Valentine Edition set 
and the small flag from Flag Dies.  



I embossed the flag with hearts for some texture and 
added some Berries Jubilee twine from Trendy Twine.

Thanks so much for stopping by to take a look!
~Trixie

Don't forget, SVG Cutting Files has a challenge going on.  

You can find more details HERE.  











Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Happy Bee-lated Birthday!

Hi Everyone! 

It's my day to post over at Jaded Blossom and here is what I made.

I made a Belated Birthday card using the Bee from the Birthday Bash Cricut cartridge. I stamped her face with the "Wide Eyed Kids" set from Peachy Keen.

The sentiment is from the new "Love Stings" set from Jaded Blossom




I added some tissue paper to her bag and some blue stickles on the heart!



I also added a cute little flower and glossy accents on her eyes.


I hope you enjoyed my card today, thanks so much for stopping by.

Don't forget to join Jaded Blossom's Monthly Challenge 
this month it's "Anything but a card". 
You can link up here

~Trixie

Monday, January 14, 2013

SVG Cutting Files 1st Challenge

Welcome to our first challenge at SVG Cutting Files

We are so every excited and hope you'll enjoy playing along with us!   

Our theme this month is "Anything Love Related"

The challenge will run from Jan 15 to Feb 14.  So you'll have plenty of time to link up your project. Never tried SVG Cutting Files...well they have plenty of cute Freebies for you to try. 
You'll want to check them out here.

PRIZE -- will be any 2 FILES OF YOUR CHOICE!  Yay!

Here is what I made today:

I used the SVG Cutting File "Love Birds".  Aren't these two little birds adorable!  

I also used the sentiment "My Sweetheart" from Jaded Blossom's Simple Sayings Valentine Edition.  



I used versamark ink to stamp the the "XOXO" stamp on the heart to give it a watermark look. This is also from Jaded Blossom's Simple Sayings Valentine Edition.

I added some Twisted Lime twine from Trendy Twine to finish off the card.


Hope you enjoyed my card today.

Don't forget to join us for the challenge HERE.

~Trixie

Thursday, January 10, 2013

SVG Cutting Files Pip Squeak - With Hearts

Happy Friday!!

Today I'm sharing with you a card I made with the new Pip Squeaks file from SVG Cutting Files.  


I also used Simple Sayings Valentine Edition from Jaded Blossom for the sentiment.  LOVE that set!

Added some Blossom twine from The Twinery on the side.


Thanks so much for stopping by to take a look!

~Trixie

Wednesday, January 9, 2013

Kate's Surprise Birthday Blog Hop

Hi Everyone and Welcome to

Kate's Tropical Surprise Birthday Blog Hop



Happy Birthday Kate!!!  

If you came from Ashley's blog then you are in the right spot, if not you'll want to 
start here at the beginning

Here is my card......

I used Jaded Blossom's "Sweet Birthday Wishes", Life is a Beach Cricut Cartridge and 
Peachy Keen's Wide Eye Kids.

I also added some Caribbean twine from The Twinery
The paper is from Echo Park.




And of course...we have Blog Candy! LOL!  

Make sure to comment on everyone's blog, join the Jaded Blossom Blog or our Facebook Page and be sure to mention you came from this Birthday hop to be eligible to win the following...

Jaded Blossom's Birthday Candies


and

 Grape Limeade from Trendy Twine!


Make sure you stop by and wish Kate
Happy Birthday!

Next on the hop is.


Monday, January 7, 2013

Blog Anniversary Winner



The winner of the Echo Park Love Story Paper Pad is......

Teresa K from www.createenjoyshare.blogspot.com

Thank you so much for your sweet comment.  
 
Please email me your address and I will mail your paper pack!


~Trixie

Sunday, January 6, 2013

Jaded Blossom Monthly Challenge



It's the first Sunday of the month and you know what that means...

Yep, it's Jaded Blossom's Monthly Challenge.  

This months challenge is "Anything But a Card" and the prize is...



a $10 Gift Certificate to the Jaded Blossom store! Yay!!


Here is what I made...

 I used the Jaded Blossom Fancy Topper Die
the small flag from Flag Dies 1 and Flag Dies 2 
and 3 x 4 clear bags!!  




The sentiment "Keep calm and eat a cupcake" is from the 
fabulous Jaded Blossom "Hey Cupcake" stamp set.

I cut the cupcake from the Create a Critter Cricut cartridge, 
embossed the top and added some pearls.  

Those yummy little cupcakes in the bag are Marshmallow Cupcakes. 


I also added some Grape Fizz Trendy Twine.

Make sure you check out the rest of the Design Team projects and join the challenge at Jaded Blossom.

Friday, January 4, 2013

Jaded Blossom's Valentine Release Blog Hop

Hi Everyone! 
Welcome to Jaded Blossom's January Release Blog Hop.  

So, did you enjoy all the projects this week. I know I say this every month but I just LOVE this Release.

Now if you're here from our Guest Designer Melisa's blog then you're in the right place, if you're just passing thru start at the beginning because you don't wanna miss anything.  I also have the complete line up at the bottom.

If you missed my projects this week here is the highlight of it--


Here is what I made today:

I cut this cute little Valentine Tool Box from the Silhouette Online Store and  
used Jaded Blossom's Conversation Candies and Valentine Candies.


Added some pearls around the hearts. 


Here is a top view with all the candy..yummy!!


I used some light green tulle for the handle and tied a bow on each end.


Again here are the 
Jaded Blossom Stamps I used:




(just click on the picture and it will take you directly to the Jaded Blossom Store)

And of course we have to have a deal for you right? This weekend only you can get the entire release package for $ 68.99!! FREE SHIPPING (within the United States Only) with the ENTIRE order when you purchase the stamp release package. Make sure to enter "VALENTINE" at check out.   Shipping outside the US will be discounted!





We also have Sweet Birthday Wishes and Hey Cupcake! 
Stamp Sets Sold Individually. 

 Sweet Birthday Wishes $15.99



Hey Cupcake! $15.99



I know you noticed our new packaging which I LOVE so MUCH! So if you want to replace your old ones we have them available.  Being sold in quantities of 10.  
Zip Closure Replacement Bags
5 x 7 $1.50
5 x 5 $1.25



 6 inch Tubes (Candy not included) $4.99 set of 5 Tubes. You can find them here.




What is a blog hop without some blog candy? This month Jaded Blossom is giving away a $15 Gift Certificate to Jaded Blossom Store. 



2nd Giveaway Trendy Twine is also sponsoring us this month 

3rd Giveaway
1 yard of Burlap and 1 yard of Jute Twine
Here is a picture of our 2nd and 3rd Giveaway



The more blogs you comment on the more chances you have to win!


WAIT!! There's more Blog Candy!! 
This month is my ONE YEAR Anniversary for my blog. Yay!! 

So to celebrate I will be giving away some blog candy too! 

Echo Park 6x6 paper "Love Story".



 To be eligible to win all you have to do is leave a comment belowbecome a follower of my blog and like my Facebook Page here.  

Now on to the HOP....

Next up is Crystal

Just in case you get lost here is the Entire Line Up:

Melisa (January Guest Designer)


Jaded Blossom Valentine Sneak - Day 4

Hi Everyone, just a little reminder that today is Release Day over at Jaded Blossom!  

We hope you all enjoyed our projects this week.



In case you missed my Release Day Projects, here they are

TUESDAY 






Today we are Showcasing our last of the Stamp Sets from our January 2013 Release.


Love Stings $12.99



 Here is what I made:


I used the SVG Cutting Files Cute as Can Bee file and the card base is from the 
Birthday Bash Cricut cartridge. 

And of course, both sentiments are from the Jaded Blossom Stamp set Love Stings. 
I also used Jaded Blossom's Flag Dies and Flag Dies 2..the small flag from each.

Then added some Lemon Tart Trendy Twine and some bling.

And make sure to come back Later at 4pm, PST for our Stamp Release Blog Hop!  
You won't wanna miss it.



Don't forget to visit the Jaded Blossom Store HERE
and for Favor Boxes HERE
Don't forget to like us on Facebook and share your Jaded Blossom Stamps Creation with us in our Garden of Creativity.

Thanks so much for taking a look!

~Trixie