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Hello everyone I hope you enjoy my blog. I am from Louisiana and I love to create and share all of my creations! I have been married to my wonderful husband for fourteen years and we have three beautiful children. We have two sons one is 2 years old and one is 15 years old, and our Princess is 7 years old. I love my Cricut! I just purchased a Cameo,and I love it too! I started creating with my Cricut four years now ,and I love it , it just is so relaxing for me. I am a homeschooling mom and I stay very busy during the day and I like to craft at night.Thanks for visiting my blog I love hearing from you!

Friday, December 31, 2010

Happy New Years !!!

Happy New Years to all my crafty friends! I am so lucky to have made such great friends this year when I started my blog. Everyone is so nice and helpful and full of inspiration:) I made you ladies this card today. I wanted to wish all of you a very Happy and Safe New Years!!!

Hugs,

Kristin

Tuesday, December 14, 2010

Cricut Cardz Challenge #55

Hi Everyone!! It's time for another CCC:) This week challenge is to make a Christmas card and to add a mini banner to the front using any colors and carts you like. This was such a fun challenge for me because I got to use my new favorite Cricut Cart. Jolly Holidays. I added some cute little touches to my elf and of course my banner had to have some bows. Such a fun card to make) It is an A2 size card and I used kraft cardstock, K and Co Christmas paper. I used my Gypsy to design my card. I cut  my little elf out at 3 inches and added some bling and a Peachy Keen stamp. I also stamped the inside of my card with Pink by Design stamps the Jolly Holidays stamps it fit perfect! Come on over to CCC and play along with us, just click on to the link on the side of my blog.  Have a great and crafty day!

Hugs,

Kristin

Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Cricut Cardz Challenge #53

This week over at Cricut Cardz Challenge our team was to design  a set (2 or more) of 3x3 Christmas gift cards, or a set (2 or more) of Christmas gift tags using any cartridges or colors. I made Christmas gift cards using Simply Charmed Cricut cartridge. I will use these little cards for gift bags. I hope you guys enjoy!!
 Don't forget to stop by CCC and play along with us:)

Hugs,
Kristin

Friday, November 26, 2010

Jolly Holly Cricut Lite

Hi my crafty friends I would like to know if anyone would have an extra one or could pick one up for me I can buy from them!! I would really love it!!!! I have been to two walmarts and they are all sold out online. It would be so nice I live in a small town with not alot of things to choose from. All help would be appreciated!!!

Hugs,
Kristin

Wednesday, November 24, 2010

I got a Blog Award:)

My friend Norma over at Pinkblingcrafter.blogspot.com gave me a Stylish Blog award!! Thanks Norma :)
Big Hugs,
Kristin:)

Thursday, November 18, 2010

Christmas Card:)

Hi everyone!! I love Christmas time and I love to make all kind of Christmas projects:) Here is my first Christmas card . I have so many ideas on more to make! I used Joys of the season for the Santa:) I used a Scrappy Mom's stamp I  thought it went perfect with the card!! Hope you guys like it ! I have so much more to make:)


Hugs,

Kristin

Tuesday, November 2, 2010

Cricut Cardz Challenge Letter S

Hi everyone! It's time for another Cricut Cardz Challenge.This weeks challenge is to make a Christmas card with something that starts with the letter S ( Santa, Stocking, Snowflake) using any cartridges or colors you like. I used Very Merry Tags cricut cartridge,cuttlebug embossing folder snowflakes,  I added some bling to my snowflake using my I-rock tool.  I added some white dots with my white gel pen.I used a Scrappy Mom's Stamp for the sentiment.  Hop on over to Cricut Cardz Challenge and play along with us!

Hugs,

Kristin:)

Sunday, October 31, 2010

Halloween:)

 I hope everyone had a safe and fun Halloween! Today we carved pumpkins, and went trick or treating:) My kids had a great time. I wanted to share a photo of my kids Halloween costumes. My son is a ghoul, and my daughter is Luigi, yes I wanted her to be a beautiful princess for Halloween but she wanted to be her fav  game character she loves to play on the wii. So I gave in and let her, Everyone loved them!!! We had fun and now have lots of candy:):)

Hugs,
Kristin:)

Saturday, October 30, 2010

Throwback Thursday Challenge:)

Hi everyone, I haven't posted in a while, I have been real sick and taken care of my sick kids, We are finally feeling a little better today:) I can't wait to take them trick or treating tomorrow. I made a Christmas card for Emma's Throwback Thursday. I used Joys of the Seasons cart, and Welded the cute little stocking with my Gypsy::) I added some white fluffy and bling. I used a Scrappy Mom's Stamp. Hope everyone enjoys. Emma I hope you like the polka dots, I added them for you:)


Kristin:)

Friday, October 22, 2010

Video #1 DCWV Christmas Stacks Joann Haul



Hi guys I hope you are enjoying your Friday. I am so glad the weekend is here, I have alot of fun things planned with the kids, we are going out to the corn maze tomorrow. I wanted to share my DCWV Christmas stacks that I got in the mail today. The video was having trouble uploading on here, but I made one on you tube you can check out my channel Pinkldycrafter:) I will try to post the video on here to, As soon as I can get it to work!

Thanks:)

Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Cricut Cardz Challenge #47

For challenge #47, make a card for Breast Cancer Awareness using any cartridges or colors you'd like. I used Hello Kitty Cricut Cartridge. I used the card feature, and cut this little cutie out. I put the little special pink ribbon inside her little heart. I hope everyone comes over to CCC and plays along, Just click on the link on my blog and it will take you right to the site. I hope everyone has a great day!!!


Kristin:)

Sunday, October 17, 2010

Throwback Thursday Challenge!!

Hi everyone!! This week Emma wants us to use Everyday Paper Dolls Cricut Cartridge and it is an animal theme. I didn't realize how many cute carts they had on this cart! I used the little parrot and stand. We can't have a parrot without feathers so I added some cute white fuzzy to his head.  I used Papertrey ink paper and the pattern paper is from DCWV Animal Crakers stack. I used some twine and I embossed the little stand using my cuttlebug!! Hope everyone enjoys there Sunday evening.

Kristin:)

Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Winner For Tshirt Giveaway!!

Congratulations to Ms. Patti Ross you are the lucky winner:) Please send me your Address and I will mail it out to you. Thank you to everyone who made me reach 100 followers. I will be having more giveaways on my blog real soon:) Have a great night!!

Kristin :)

Friday, October 8, 2010

Throwback Thursday !!!!

Hi everyone I am  entering another Throwback Thursday with Emma!! I love these challenges they are so fun!! For this weeks challenge you are to create a shaped card and include the color orange! This weeks cart is Create A Critter. I have to admit this is one of my favorite carts. Here is what I came up with  hope you guys enjoy!!

Thursday, October 7, 2010

Giveaway!!!!

Hi guys I wanted to do a giveaway on my blog. I had an extra brand new Scrap Queen t-shirt  I want to giveaway and I was hoping to reach 100 followers!!!  All you have to do is leave a comment and maybe tell someone you know about my blog and the giveaway so I can reach 100 followers!!! I will pick the winner on October 14! Goodluck!!1



Kristin:)

Tuesday, October 5, 2010

Cricut Cardz Challenge #45

It's time for another Cricut Cardz Challenge:) Mary asked us to make a card for Thanksgiving using any colors and cartridge you would like. I used Simply Charmed Cricut Cartridge. This is what I came up with, Hope you guys like it!! Come on over to Cricut Cardz Challenge and play along:)

Thursday, September 30, 2010

Create A Card Challenge!

Hi everyone:) Mary at Cardz Tv is having a challenge! You have to create a card without using your Cricut. I used Midnight Spell from DCWV. So here is my card I came up with, I hope ya'll enjoy!


Kristin

Thursday, September 23, 2010

Throwback Thursday Challenge

Hi everyone! For this Throwback Thursday Challenge you have to make a card, but you can not use your cricut! I thought this was a fun idea! I used K@Company Spooktacular for the Polka dots ,Because Emma loves Polka dots, I used kraft cardstock for the base of my card , and I used a cut out and border from Midnight Spell from DCWV . I added some ribbon and some bling with my I rock tool:) Hope everyone likes it!!

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Cricut Cardz Challenge # 43

Hello everyone! This week at Cricut Cardz Challenge is to make a card welcoming a new baby using any Cricut cartridge of your choice. The colors are green ,yellow, white, and orange only! I used Simply Charmed Cricut cartridge for the pacifiers. I hope you like it! Just click on the CCC button on my page and it will take you there . Come join in on the challenge.

Kristin:)

Thursday, September 16, 2010

Throwback Thursday Challenge !!!

Hi guys Throwback Thursday at My Creative Time is back with Emma:) I love these challenges! I wanted to make something different , so I made a pocket card, with a little tag. I used the Cricut Cartridge Stretch Your Imagination:) Since I love pink I had to put some pink into my Halloween colors. Hope everyone enjoys!


Kristin

Saturday, September 11, 2010

9/11

I would like to take the time out and say a prayer for everyone that lost there life on 9/11. I will never forget what happen  that day! When I woke up that morning I had left the TV on from the night before, When I sat up I saw a plane crashing into the world trade center and then a few minutes later another. Tears began to flow from my eyes. I will never forget and always remember our hero's and would like to say Thank You to all who serve and risk there life for ours! God Bless:)

Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Halloween Challenge @ Cardz Tv with Mary!

Hi everyone, Mary at Cardz Tv is having a Halloween Challenge. I love Halloween so I  couldn't pass this up! I hope everyone enjoys ! Have a great night:)


Recipe:
A2 size card
Cardstock- Paper Trey Ink and K and Company Spooktacular

Martha Stewart Drippy Goo Punch
Ribbon and button- Paper Trey ink
Cricut Cartridge- Mini Monsters
Glossy Accents
Stamp- Scrappy Mom's Stamps A Haunting We Will Go

Tuesday, September 7, 2010

Cricut Cardz Challenge #41

I am so excited to be designing for Cricut Cardz Challenge:)
For challenge # 41, make a card for Fall using any cartridges you'd like and any colors EXCEPT, NO brown, orange or yellow. My card I used Potpourri Basket Cricut Cartridge. I cut my wreath out at 3 inches, I used Divine Swirl embossing folder for the cuttlebug, all my paper I used Paper Trey Ink. This is such a fun challenge!Just click on the link below and join the challenge:) Have a great day!



www.cricutcardzchallenge.blogspot.com

Monday, September 6, 2010

Erin Lee Creative Labor Day Challenge

Hi everyone! I hope everyone had a great weekend and Labor day:) Here is a quick little scrapbook page I put together today.  It is a sweet and quick little layout. Hope everyone enjoys!

Sunday, August 29, 2010

My Pink Stamper Challenge

I made this little snowman card today for My Pink Stamper's Challenge. The challenge is to make a winter card! I used Winter Frolic Cartridge. It's a simple card, but that's how Robyn likes them! I hope I win her stamps:) Wish me luck!!

Saturday, August 28, 2010

What's Brewing!!!!

I have been wanting to make a Halloween card and I got my Scrappy Mom Stamps in and I had to make this card! I designed it in my gypsy and I used a few Cricut Carts for this card! I think it turned out so cute, It was very fun to make !! I wanted my little witch to look like she threw her boots off and set her broom down to relax, ha ha !
Cricut Carts - Rock Princess, Paper Doll Dress UP
Stamp- Scrappy Mom's A Haunting We Will Go Stamp Set
Martha Stewart Drippy Goo punch, Fibers, Stickles , Peachy Keen Face Stamps Princess

Princess Throwback Thursday Challenge!!!

Hi guys My Creative Time with Emma is holding another Throwback Thursday Challenge. This week is a Princess theme. I used Once Upon A Princess Cart. I love everything that has to do with Princesses so I loved this challenge. Hope everyone enjoys, Have a great weekend!

Hugs,
Kristin:)


Recipe :
Cardstock-PaperTrey Ink/Stampin up
Cuttlebug- Seeing Spots embossing folder
Cricut Expression-Once Upon A Princess Cart
Ribbon- Scrap Polka Dot Ribbon
Bling
Stamps-Peachy Keen Princess Face stamps
Markers-Copic Lipstick Red/ White Gel Pen

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Exciting News!!!!

I am so excited to share with you guys that I am one of the new design team members for Cricut Cardz Challenge!!! All of the ladies on the team are so talented. I am so honored to be a part of this team! Mary is so sweet and she is the inspiration that made me start my blog! I will make a card every other week. There will be two teams and I am in team two. I can't wait to get started and be a part of this awesome team!!! Thank you Mary!


Hugs,
Kristin:)

Saturday, August 21, 2010

Throwback Thursday Frame It with Emma

Hello Everyone I hope everyone is enjoying their weekend! Emma at My Creative Time is having another Throwback Thursday! I love these challenges they are so fun! I have joined everyone of them:) This challenge is to use Paper Doll Dress Up Cricut Cartridge. I made this little card using my Gypsy:) I hope everyone likes it!

Kristin:)

Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Sweet Chick:)

Hello Everyone, I hope ya'll are having a good Tuesday afternoon. It is storming here in Louisiana, and I decided to make this cute little card. The mail man brought me Country life, Rock Princess, and Mini Monsters yesterday and I had to make this little chicken with the Country Life Cartridge. I love it:) I am also loving my new Paper Trey Ink paper:) Hope everyone enjoys:) Have a great day!!


Hugs,

Kristin:)

Sunday, August 15, 2010

Hello Kitty Paper Clips

Hi everyone, I hope you guys are having a great Sunday:) Someone made these cute paper clips last week and they gave me inspiration to make my own. I made these cute little Hello Kitty ones. I used Sugar and Spice Cricut Cartridge and Hello Kitty cart. Very easy project , I thought they were cute and I wanted to share.


Hugs,
Kristin :)

Friday, August 13, 2010

Throwback Thursday Challenge #9

Hi guys It's another Throwback Thursday Challenge at My Creative Time with Emma. I love these challenges they are so much fun. This Thursday is Back to School challenge using the Paisley Cart. I don't have that one so I used Doodlecharms on this little package I made for my son. When he opens his backpack he will find a little surprise. I also used My Community Cart for the stop sign. I used seeing spots embossing folder for the cover and doodled with my gel pens on the bus and signs. Hope everyone enjoys.

Hugs,
Kristin:)

Happy 12th Aniversary to Me and My Husband!

Hi guys tommorrow August 14, 2010 will be me and my husband's 12th year Anniversary! We dated for four years, so we really been together for 16 years! We will be going on a date tommorrow so I decided to post it today.  I made him this simple card using George and Basic Shapes Cartridge. I used my swiss dots embossing folder and chalked the edges of the numbers and heart. I used a stamp from a collection I purchased from Micheals. I used some papers from My mind's Eye, and Paper Trey ink.I know it's for a man, but I had to put my girly touch and add a white satin ribbon. Hope you guys enjoy and I would like to say Thank you to all of my followers for the nice comments:)

Hugs,

Kristin:)

Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Teddy Bear Card

Hi everyone I made a little Birthday card for my shop on Etsy:) I used Create a Critter Cricut Cartridge. The little bear I used my gypsy to weld,and the paper I used is from Paper Trey Ink. I put a little flower on her ear. Inside the card reads  Sweet Birthday Wishes:) Hope everyone enjoys:)

Kristin

Friday, July 30, 2010

Safari Pencil/Marker Holder

Hi guys I went grocery shopping today and as you guys know I live in a place where I have to drive like 35 minutes away to get groceries sometimes, Well I saw a Hobby Lobby and I had to stop. I was browsing through the store and I saw the Safari Untamed Paper Pack on sale for 9.99 I been wanting it and I finally got it . I love the papers in it. I Made this little pencil/pen holder for my desk. I used a cookie tin my kids had and I put the Safari paper over it with my ATG, I tied a pink bow, and used some black lace for the top and the bottom. I thought it turned out so cute on my desk. I think if you guys haven't picked up that stack by paper studio's yet, ya'll would love it!!!

Until next time Have a crafty day:)

Kristin:)

Friday, July 23, 2010

Emma's Throwback Thursday Challenge


Hi guys I am doing another Throwback Thursday Challenge with Emma. I made a video of the card. My first video, I wanted to start making videos so I decided to explain my card in it. I am just learning how to do these videos so please be patient with me. The videos in the future will be clearer and I will be doing editing, I just did something real quick to test it out. You can visit my youtube channel to see the video it is Pinkldycrafter so go subscribe please:) This challenge was fun and I hope you guys enjoy:)

Thanks,
Kristin:)

Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Momo's Challenge Girly Affair


Hi guys I wanted to do Momo's challenge a girly affair. I made a simple card using my gypsy. I used scrappy mom's stamps for the stamp on my card. Hope everyone enjoys!

Friday, July 16, 2010

Throwback Thursday My Creative Time Wild Card Challenge


Hi guys I love Emma's Throwback Thursday's Challenges they are so fun. Wild Card was the choice this Thursday. I did the Halloween Card because I love Halloween , We have a big party at my house and the kids dress up, pumpkin carving, music , trick or treating , its just so much fun. Hope you guys enjoy:)

Kristin:)

Friday, July 9, 2010

My Cricut Expression Broke!!!

Hi guys I was in the middle of a project and my Cricut Expression broke and doesn't want to cut anymore. My husband looked at it and he said it looks like the housing is bent!! I called Provo Craft and they are replacing it!! Thank god:) I am so glad I kept my baby bug:)

Thursday, July 8, 2010

Emma's Throwback Thursday Challenge Zooballo


Hello everyone It's time for another Throwback Thursday Challenge with Emma at My creative time. I made a simple little card using the Zooballoo cart. Hope everyone enjoys:)

Friday, July 2, 2010

Stampin Up Marvelous Marker Club

Hi guys Over at Snowmanlovers blog, she is hosting a club , she only has 3 spots available for the marker club:) So go check it out to join:)
Thanks everyone and I hope you guys have a great July 4th:)
Here is her blog
http://www.snowmanlover.blogspot.com
Hugs,
Kristin:)

Thursday, July 1, 2010

Emma's Throwback Thursday Challenge New Arrival


Hi guys I am back doing another Throwback Thursday Challenge with Emma at My creative time. I had to post my card before I leave out of town for 4th of July weekend:) I created this little card using my Gypsy. I used the New Arrival Cart. I used the little stroller as a card and I added the little baby face in the stroller, I thought that was cute. Hope you guys enjoy. Have a Happy and safe 4th of July:)

Kristin:)

Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Ribbon Storage




Tammy at Creative Critters, is asking about ribbon storage, this is how I store my ribbon for now, I need a better way:) I thought I would share with you guys my ribbon collection. I plan on getting much more. I love ribbon:)

Peachy Keen Stamps Challenge 31


Hi everyone today I made a card for the Peachy Keen Stamps Challenge. Hope everyone enjoys:)

Saturday, June 26, 2010

My Pink Stamper Design Call


Hi Everyone I wanted to give a shot at My Pink Stamper design call. I came up with this little bag I designed with my gypsy using a few carts . I will list the recipe at the bottom. Hope you guys enjoy, I had fun making it:)

Kristin B:)

Recipe:
Gypsy
Paper- DCWV
Cricut Carts.- Create a Critter for cow
Everyday PaperDolls for the grass
Once Upon a Princess for the bag
Stamps- Punnylicious My Pink Stamper Stamps
Critter Faces from Peachy Keen Stamps
Copic Markers for coloring
Bling
Ribbon
Prima Flower

Thursday, June 24, 2010

Emma's Throwback Thursday Challenge


Hi everyone, It's time for another Throwback Thursday challenge with Emma. This Thursday she wants us to make a scrapbook page layout using the Cricut Cart. Doodlecharms. I made an 8x8 layout using the little duck on Doodlecharms. I used my cuttlebug embossing for the ducks swiss dots and Dvine swirl. I hope everyone enjoys. Join the challenge its fun!

Friday, June 18, 2010

Peachy Keen Stamps Challenge #30


I had fun playing along with this challenge. It was to make a shadowbox or layout to put in a shadowbox either 12x12 or and 8x8. I used an 12x12 layout for this challenge. It took me a while to make because I kept changing up things. I used Peachy Keen Princess stamp set for the little flower at the top and Critter faces for my little caterpillar face.I used my white gel pen from Peachy Keen stamps for my doodling. I hope you guys enjoy:)

Thanks,
Kristin

Thursday, June 17, 2010

Emma's Throwback Challenge #3



Hello everyone Emma is back with another Throwback Thursday Challenge. This Thursday's Cartridge is to use Paper Doll Dress up. She wants us to make a project using 3d. I wanted to make a little box to put cards in. I made a polka dot box using my Martha Stewart Scorboard. I used Paper Doll dress up cart for all the images I cut on the box. I inked all the edges of the cuts and I used Princess Faces from Peachy Keen Stamps for my little mermaid face. I used my white gel pen from Peachy Keen on the little shell.Lastly I put bling on the little shell and my cute little mermaid:) Hope everyone likes it:)

Thanks,
Kristin:)

Sunday, June 13, 2010

Emma's Throwback Thursday Challenge #2


Hi guys I am a little late posting this. I couldn't forget about entering Emma's Throwback Thursday Challenge at My creative time. I made this card using the Cricut Sampler Cart. The colors for her challenge is red, blue, and brown. I used swiss dots embossing folder, and I used peachy keen stamps. Hope you guys enjoy:)


Thanks for stopping by,

Kristin:)

Friday, June 4, 2010

Emma's Throwback Thursday Challenge


Hello everyone I wanted to enter Emma's Throwback Thursday Challenge. I came up with this cute little bunny from Everyday Paperdoll's Cart. I welded the little bunny with my Gypsy and I wanted her to be a little tag you hang on a gift,so I made her small. I used the Critter face stamps from Peachy Keen Stamps for the bunny's face.I put pink glitter all over her and tied a white bow around her neck. Everyone go check Emma's blog out at My creative time, I love all of her projects!

Wednesday, June 2, 2010

Cricut Cardz Challenge #27


Hi guys I am taking the Cricut Cardz Challenge. The challenge is to make a Father's Day card using any cart.,colors you like. I made a Father's Day Card for my husband. I used Create A Critter for the Peanut, embossed him with the cuttlebug.I used the critter faces from Peachy Keen Stamps (love them) and used My Pink Stamper Stamps (love them too). Hope everyone likes it!

Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Made By Momo Challenge #4


Hi guys I wanted to make another card for Momo's Challenge. It was a fun card to make. Hope you guys enjoy:)