tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30515805529155845972012-02-02T21:09:03.463-05:00lisa808http://www.blogger.com/profile/03199193932870358979noreply@blogger.comBlogger3451100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051580552915584597.post-40866981874651140142012-01-31T18:32:00.002-05:002012-01-31T18:42:48.534-05:00<div><br /></div><div>Happy Tuesday!</div><div><br /></div><div>This week there is a sketch challenge on the <a href="http://thepaperplayers.blogspot.com/2012/01/paper-players-80-anne-maries-sketch.html">Paper Player's blog</a>.</div><div><br /></div><div>I did the emboss resist technique for the first time:</div><div><br /></div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TW9l75qAgI4/Tyh6QcRe0HI/AAAAAAAACEY/X5YH5n-ql44/s1600/pp%2B80%2B-%2Bvintage%2Bbday.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 332px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TW9l75qAgI4/Tyh6QcRe0HI/AAAAAAAACEY/X5YH5n-ql44/s400/pp%2B80%2B-%2Bvintage%2Bbday.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5703943350950744178" /></a><br /><div>Supplies used: Certainly Celery, Pretty in Pink, &amp; Very Vanilla CS, Certainly Celery, Pretty in Pink, So Saffron, &amp; White Craft ink, clear embossing powder, crochet lace, pearls, Fresh Cuts &amp; Vintage Labels stamp sets, and Curly Label &amp; MS butterfly punches (scrap of Tea Party DSP).</div><div><br /></div><div>Thanks for stopping by.</div><div><br /></div><div><div><div></div><table cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1" border="0"><tbody><tr><td><div><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/"></a></div><div><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/"><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/l.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/i.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/s.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/a.gif" border="0" /></a></div><div><div align="right"><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/" title="Glitter Graphics"><span >Animated GIFs</span></a></div></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3051580552915584597-4086698187465114014?l=craftingwithprincesslisa.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>lisa808http://www.blogger.com/profile/03199193932870358979noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051580552915584597.post-27814368916472847672012-01-30T16:03:00.003-05:002012-01-30T16:20:32.895-05:00<div><br /></div><div>Happy Monday!</div><div><br /></div><div>This week's <a href="http://www.blog2.ourcraftlounge.com/?p=6910">OCL Challenge</a> is to use a fabric or felt heart. I decided to make a Valentine's Day treat container for a very cute lad. Can you guess who?</div><div><br /></div><div>Yes, Harry!</div><div><br /></div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-IlSV2TwFhDY/TycF5-tHdvI/AAAAAAAACEQ/_iIWeqG8egA/s1600/ocl%2B102%2B-%2Bharry%2Btreats%2B1.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 262px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-IlSV2TwFhDY/TycF5-tHdvI/AAAAAAAACEQ/_iIWeqG8egA/s400/ocl%2B102%2B-%2Bharry%2Btreats%2B1.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5703533946730936050" /></a><br />I also put his picture on top:<div><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-FMwjrOhifo0/TycF4YCHINI/AAAAAAAACEA/ca41Gbr8IJc/s1600/ocl%2B102%2B-%2Bharry%2Btreats%2B2.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 397px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-FMwjrOhifo0/TycF4YCHINI/AAAAAAAACEA/ca41Gbr8IJc/s400/ocl%2B102%2B-%2Bharry%2Btreats%2B2.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5703533919170142418" /></a><br /></div><div>I started by covering an empty Crystal Light container with doggie patterned paper. The brown felt heart was cut with a Sizzix die. Using Word, I printed Harry's name on Marina Mist CS and hand-cut the bone name tag.</div><div><br /></div><div>Other supplies used: EK Success Paw Print border punch (Marina Mist CS) and MS Grass border punch (Always Artichoke CS), Marina Mist Ribbon, and OCL Pat the Good Dog stamp set.</div><div><br /></div><div>Thanks for stopping by.</div><div><br /></div><div><div><div></div><table cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1" border="0"><tbody><tr><td><div><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/"></a></div><div><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/"><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Hearts/l.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Hearts/i.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Hearts/s.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Hearts/a.gif" border="0" /></a></div><div><div align="right"><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/" title="Glitter Graphics"><span >Animated GIFs</span></a></div></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3051580552915584597-2781436891647284767?l=craftingwithprincesslisa.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>lisa808http://www.blogger.com/profile/03199193932870358979noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051580552915584597.post-21362483796379635682012-01-25T17:57:00.003-05:002012-01-25T18:08:36.596-05:00<div><br /></div><div>Happy Wednesday!</div><div><br /></div><div>This week's <a href="http://www.blog2.ourcraftlounge.com/?p=6861">OCL Challenge</a> is to use some sort of zig zag, chevron, and/or ric rac on your card or project. I used patterned paper with a zig zag pattern and zig zag scissors.</div><div><br /></div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pmX81l_LSkk/TyCI-ocnrrI/AAAAAAAACD0/y7a-EUZVwmk/s1600/DSCN3538.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 343px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pmX81l_LSkk/TyCI-ocnrrI/AAAAAAAACD0/y7a-EUZVwmk/s400/DSCN3538.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5701707737841774258" /></a><br /><div>Supplies used: Riding Hood Red &amp; Very Vanilla CS, retired Valentine DSP, Riding Hood Red Ink, Cranberry Crisp (closest match I had to RHR) ribbon, MS butterfly punch, zig zag scissors, and OCL Say it Big sentiment.</div><div><br /></div><div>Thanks for stopping by!</div><div><br /></div><div><div><div></div><table cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1" border="0"><tbody><tr><td><div><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/"></a></div><div><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/"><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/l.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/i.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/s.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/a.gif" border="0" /></a></div><div><div align="right"><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/" title="Glitter Graphics"><span>Animated GIFs</span></a></div></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3051580552915584597-2136248379637963568?l=craftingwithprincesslisa.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>lisa808http://www.blogger.com/profile/03199193932870358979noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051580552915584597.post-79126781981943216042012-01-21T09:41:00.003-05:002012-01-21T09:57:26.998-05:00<div><br /></div><div>Happy Saturday!</div><div><br /></div><div>Today I have a card/treat holder that I created for Michelle's fun <a href="http://michelle-memoriesoftime.blogspot.com/2012/01/be-mine-card-challenge_09.html">Memories of Time</a> Valentine Card Bingo Challenge.</div><div><br /></div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZySfKxXnbyc/TxrOw0W8RxI/AAAAAAAACDg/ChkrsdqlnNI/s1600/mot%2Bcard%2Btreat%2Bholder%2B1.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 397px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZySfKxXnbyc/TxrOw0W8RxI/AAAAAAAACDg/ChkrsdqlnNI/s400/mot%2Bcard%2Btreat%2Bholder%2B1.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5700095616474695442" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NfUWUM-R3qM/TxrOwtXJWMI/AAAAAAAACDQ/7Ox7foC0nHE/s1600/mot%2Bcard%2Btreat%2Bholder%2B2.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 336px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NfUWUM-R3qM/TxrOwtXJWMI/AAAAAAAACDQ/7Ox7foC0nHE/s400/mot%2Bcard%2Btreat%2Bholder%2B2.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5700095614596503746" /></a><br /><div>I covered one vertical bingo (glitter/ribbon/red) and one horizontal bingo (ribbon/heart/sponging).</div><div><br /></div><div>Supplies used: Pretty in Pink, Real Red &amp; Very Vanilla CS, Sending Love DSP. Real Red ink, MS border punch, SU heart embosslit &amp; punches, OCL Pat the Good Dog (small heart), Studio G, &amp; SU Well Scripted stamps, and lace &amp; ribbon. And, the best part--Hershey Nuggets!</div><div><br /></div><div>Thanks for stopping by.</div><div><br /></div><div><div><div></div><table cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1" border="0"><tbody><tr><td><div><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/"></a></div><div><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/"><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Hearts/l.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Hearts/i.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Hearts/s.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Hearts/a.gif" border="0" /></a></div><div><div align="right"><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/" title="Glitter Graphics"><span >Animated GIFs</span></a></div></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3051580552915584597-7912678198194321604?l=craftingwithprincesslisa.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>lisa808http://www.blogger.com/profile/03199193932870358979noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051580552915584597.post-26777378663774377712012-01-15T11:46:00.002-05:002012-01-15T11:54:12.457-05:00<div><br /></div><div>Happy Sunday!</div><div><br /></div><div>Today I have another sympathy card to share.</div><div><br /></div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-sYRPr6TfqLE/TxMDAhVbKAI/AAAAAAAACDI/aY3a894kwu8/s1600/sympathy%2Bin%2Bpretty%2Bin%2Bpink-front.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 344px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-sYRPr6TfqLE/TxMDAhVbKAI/AAAAAAAACDI/aY3a894kwu8/s400/sympathy%2Bin%2Bpretty%2Bin%2Bpink-front.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5697901261036922882" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-s9r7AIcm-qU/TxMDAYzpHxI/AAAAAAAACC4/mSP08Np9kcg/s1600/sympathy%2Bin%2Bpretty%2Bin%2Bpink-inside.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 348px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-s9r7AIcm-qU/TxMDAYzpHxI/AAAAAAAACC4/mSP08Np9kcg/s400/sympathy%2Bin%2Bpretty%2Bin%2Bpink-inside.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5697901258747748114" /></a><br /><div>Supplies used: GP White, Basic Black, &amp; Pretty in Pink CS, Patterns Love DSP, Certainly Celery &amp; Pretty in Pink ink/marker, Because I Care, Love &amp; Care, &amp; Three Little Words stamp sets, Sizzix Daisy &amp; Top Note dies, Spellbinders Fleur de Lis Accents die, 1 1/4 &amp; 1 3/8 circles punches, Framed Tulips EF, Black Satin &amp; Pretty in Pink Taffeta ribbons, and pearls. </div><div><br /></div><div>Thanks for stopping by.</div><div><br /></div><div><div><div></div><table cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1" border="0"><tbody><tr><td><div><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/"></a></div><div><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/"><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/l.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/i.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/s.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/a.gif" border="0" /></a></div><div><div align="right"><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/" title="Glitter Graphics"><span >Animated GIFs</span></a></div></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3051580552915584597-2677737866377437771?l=craftingwithprincesslisa.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>lisa808http://www.blogger.com/profile/03199193932870358979noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051580552915584597.post-28660607906799752632012-01-12T22:18:00.002-05:002012-01-12T22:29:09.015-05:00<div><br /></div><div>Happy Thursday!</div><div><br /></div><div>I have one more navy/light blue/silver card for this week's combined <a href="http://www.lilypad.inlinkz.com/2012/01/06/our-craft-lounge-presents-kathys-lily-pad-palette/">Lily Pad Cards</a> and <a href="http://www.blog2.ourcraftlounge.com/?p=6749">Our Craft Lounge</a> color challenge. </div><div><br /></div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HzE8V4x_MN4/Tw-ivAtD5aI/AAAAAAAACCs/_owV6zsGCR8/s1600/ocl99%2B%2526%2Blily%2Bpad%2Bcards%2B-%2Bunforgettable.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 345px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HzE8V4x_MN4/Tw-ivAtD5aI/AAAAAAAACCs/_owV6zsGCR8/s400/ocl99%2B%2526%2Blily%2Bpad%2Bcards%2B-%2Bunforgettable.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5696950982173517218" /></a><br /><div>Supplies used: Bashful Blue, Brushed Silver, &amp; Night of Navy CS, Night of Navy ink &amp; Silver Embossing Powder, Spellbinders Fleur de Lis Accent dies, OCL The Journey &amp; Vintage Traveler stamp sets, and Crochet Trim &amp; Bashful Blue 1/4 Grosgrain. </div><div><br /></div><div>Thanks for stopping by.</div><div><br /></div><div><div><div></div><table cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1" border="0"><tbody><tr><td><div><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/"></a></div><div><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/"><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/l.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/i.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/s.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/a.gif" border="0" /></a></div><div><div align="right"><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/" title="Glitter Graphics"><span >Animated GIFs</span></a></div></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3051580552915584597-2866060790679975263?l=craftingwithprincesslisa.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>lisa808http://www.blogger.com/profile/03199193932870358979noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051580552915584597.post-79590937619340178272012-01-11T12:56:00.004-05:002012-01-12T23:18:36.712-05:00Happy Wednesday!<br /><br /><br />When I made <a href="http://craftingwithprincesslisa.blogspot.com/2011/12/ppa123-ornament-easel-card.html">this</a> card, I thought a version in or blue/silver or purple/silver would be pretty. So, as <a href="http://www.lilypad.inlinkz.com/2012/01/06/our-craft-lounge-presents-kathys-lily-pad-palette/">Lily Pad Cards</a> and <a href="http://www.blog2.ourcraftlounge.com/?p=6749">Our Craft Lounge</a> have teamed this week for a navy/light blue/silver color challenge, I made a blue version of the ornament easel card.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QhX4JhemDyw/Tw3NZyxOPGI/AAAAAAAACCg/4CKLFtJ1gN4/s1600/lily%2Bpad%2Bcards%2B%2526%2Bocl%2B99%2B-%2Bornament%2Beasel%2Bcard.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 294px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5696434946702195810" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QhX4JhemDyw/Tw3NZyxOPGI/AAAAAAAACCg/4CKLFtJ1gN4/s400/lily%2Bpad%2Bcards%2B%2526%2Bocl%2B99%2B-%2Bornament%2Beasel%2Bcard.JPG" /></a><br />Supplies used: Bashful Blue, Brushed Silver, &amp; Night of Navy CS, Spellbinders 2011 Heirloom Ornament and Scalloped Oval dies, Marianne Design die, SU Petals-a-Plenty EF &amp; Large Oval punch, OCL Happy Holly-days &amp; Merry Wishes, SU Four the Holidays, Silver Embossing Powder, Champagne Shimmer Mist (spritzed on the poinsettia layers), ribbon, and self-adhesive rhinestones.<br /><br /><br />Thanks for stopping by.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><div></div><br /><table border="0" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1"><br /><tbody><br /><tr><br /><td><br /><div><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/"></a></div><br /><div><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/"><img border="0" src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/l.gif" /><img border="0" src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/i.gif" /><img border="0" src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/s.gif" /><img border="0" src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/a.gif" /></a></div><br /><div><br /><div align="right"><a title="Glitter Graphics" href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/"><span style="font-size:+0;">Glitter Graphics</span></a></div></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3051580552915584597-7959093761934017827?l=craftingwithprincesslisa.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>lisa808http://www.blogger.com/profile/03199193932870358979noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051580552915584597.post-58611395250670024942012-01-07T19:41:00.002-05:002012-01-07T20:33:35.914-05:00<div><br /></div><div>Happy Saturday!</div><div><br /></div><div>This week <a href="http://www.lilypad.inlinkz.com/2012/01/06/our-craft-lounge-presents-kathys-lily-pad-palette/">Lily Pad Cards</a> and <a href="http://www.blog2.ourcraftlounge.com/?p=6749">Our Craft Lounge</a> have teamed up for a color challenge of Light Blue, Navy, and Silver.</div><div><br /></div><div>Here's the birthday card I made for my friend Lucy (blue is her favorite color) using the pretty blue and silver color combo:</div><div><br /></div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-E67IHLkiWKo/TwjmgyZexjI/AAAAAAAACCU/aBZH2R7yALY/s1600/ocl99%2B%2526%2Blily%2Bpad%2Bcards%2B-%2Bbirthday%2Bclosed.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 345px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-E67IHLkiWKo/TwjmgyZexjI/AAAAAAAACCU/aBZH2R7yALY/s400/ocl99%2B%2526%2Blily%2Bpad%2Bcards%2B-%2Bbirthday%2Bclosed.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5695055179768841778" /></a><br />And, the inside:<div><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-azqFTLbHltY/Twjmg2eqAPI/AAAAAAAACCI/wlj3B-2HwkE/s1600/ocl99%2B%2526%2Blily%2Bpad%2Bcards%2B-%2Bbirthday%2Bopen.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 339px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-azqFTLbHltY/Twjmg2eqAPI/AAAAAAAACCI/wlj3B-2HwkE/s400/ocl99%2B%2526%2Blily%2Bpad%2Bcards%2B-%2Bbirthday%2Bopen.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5695055180864291058" /></a><br /></div><div>I got the idea for the layout of the card <a href="http://craftingtheweb.blogspot.com/2012/01/blue-dogwood.html">here</a>.</div><div><br /></div><div>Supplies used: Bashful Blue &amp; Night of Navy CS, Bashful Blue DSP, Night of Navy ink, Sizzix Daisy die &amp; Swirl sizzlet, Spellbinders Scalloped Oval dies, Marianne Design Frame die, MS border punch, PTI &amp; SU sentiment stamps, Judith flower stamp, CTMH &amp; SU rhinestones, CTMH rhinestone brad (isn't it gorgeous?!?!?), and misc. ribbons.</div><div><br /></div><div>With this week's combined challenge, there are two chances to win. Link your color challenge card on the <a href="http://www.lilypad.inlinkz.com/2012/01/06/our-craft-lounge-presents-kathys-lily-pad-palette/">Lily Pad Cards blog</a> (by Thu., Jan. 19 @ 11:59 PM). The design team will be judging the entries and one lucky participant will be awarded a $20.00 gift certificate to OCL. Also, by linking your card on the <a href="http://www.blog2.ourcraftlounge.com/?p=6749">OCL blog</a> (by Thu., Jan. 12 @ 11:59 PM), you will be included in the monthly prize drawing of a stamp set of your choice. The dates are correct--the Lily Pad Cards challenge is open for two weeks and the OCL challenge is open for one week.</div><div><br /></div><div>Thanks for stopping by. I wish you a very crafty weekend.</div><div><br /></div><div><div><div></div><table cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1" border="0"><tbody><tr><td><div><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/"></a></div><div><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/"><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/l.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/i.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/s.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/a.gif" border="0" /></a></div><div><div align="right"><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/" title="Glitter Graphics"><span >Glitter Graphics</span></a></div></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3051580552915584597-5861139525067002494?l=craftingwithprincesslisa.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>lisa808http://www.blogger.com/profile/03199193932870358979noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051580552915584597.post-36266045624319611582011-12-31T12:29:00.002-05:002011-12-31T12:35:32.545-05:00<div><br /></div><div>Happy Saturday and Happy New Year's Eve!</div><div><br /></div><div>I finally opened up my Wisteria Wonder ink and paper. As I needed to make a sympathy card, I thought it was time to try the new In-Color. It's not Almost Amethyst (my all-time favorite SU color), but I do like it and will definitely be using it more often.</div><div><br /></div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AhIpjiyQNEM/Tv9GsM8HbWI/AAAAAAAACBw/J8DKnZriBKI/s1600/ww%2Bsympathy.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 350px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AhIpjiyQNEM/Tv9GsM8HbWI/AAAAAAAACBw/J8DKnZriBKI/s400/ww%2Bsympathy.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5692346179221155170" /></a><br /><div>I wish everyone a fun, happy and safe time tonight. See you next year!</div><div><br /></div><div><div><div></div><table cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1" border="0"><tbody><tr><td><div><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/"></a></div><div><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/"><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Psychedelic/l.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Psychedelic/i.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Psychedelic/s.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Psychedelic/a.gif" border="0" /></a></div><div><div align="right"><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/" title="Glitter Graphics"><span >Glitter Graphics</span></a></div></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3051580552915584597-3626604562431961158?l=craftingwithprincesslisa.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>lisa808http://www.blogger.com/profile/03199193932870358979noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051580552915584597.post-19816990558289812132011-12-30T16:04:00.005-05:002011-12-30T16:18:56.742-05:00<div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Happy Friday!</div><div><br /></div><div>This week the OCL Design Team has a photo inspiration challenge:</div><div><br /></div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OnnI1yBVOaA/Tv4nmRvvOJI/AAAAAAAACBk/buM5rmGKT54/s1600/OCL98-blog-pic.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 309px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OnnI1yBVOaA/Tv4nmRvvOJI/AAAAAAAACBk/buM5rmGKT54/s400/OCL98-blog-pic.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5692030517595027602" /></a>I took my inspiration from both the pretty snowflakes and blue color to create a New Year's card:<div><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-HpSXhvM1gvg/Tv4nmEaqMZI/AAAAAAAACBY/OpCUjIPEvP0/s1600/ocl98%2B-%2Bhappy%2Bnew%2Byear.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 313px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-HpSXhvM1gvg/Tv4nmEaqMZI/AAAAAAAACBY/OpCUjIPEvP0/s400/ocl98%2B-%2Bhappy%2Bnew%2Byear.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5692030514016956818" /></a><br /></div><div>I used two OCL stamp sets--<a href="http://www.ourcraftlounge.net/Crafty-Clear-Stamps--Jolly-Ornaments_p_200.html">Jolly Ornaments</a> &amp; <a href="http://www.ourcraftlounge.net/Crafty-Clear-Stamps--Merry-Wishes_p_201.html">Merry Wishes</a> along with the SU Northern Flurry EF and rhinestones.</div><div><br /></div><div>Does the pretty photo inspire you to play along this week? You have until Thursday, Jan. 5 @ 11:59 PM to link your photo-inspired card or project <a href="http://www.blog2.ourcraftlounge.com/?p=6697">here</a>. As a reminder, OCL stamps are not required to participate, but you get extra points for using them. Each month, one random participant will be chosen to win an OCL stamp set of their choice!</div><div><br /></div><div><div><div></div><table cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1" border="0"><tbody><tr><td><div><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/"></a></div><div><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/"><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Christmas_Bulbs/l.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Christmas_Bulbs/i.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Christmas_Bulbs/s.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Christmas_Bulbs/a.gif" border="0" /></a></div><div><div align="right"><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/" title="Glitter Graphics"><span >Glitter Graphics</span></a></div></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3051580552915584597-1981699055828981213?l=craftingwithprincesslisa.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>lisa808http://www.blogger.com/profile/03199193932870358979noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051580552915584597.post-16928632400026229722011-12-28T17:10:00.003-05:002011-12-28T18:16:29.543-05:00<div><br /></div><div>Happy Wednesday!</div><div><br /></div><div>Today I have two Christmas cards to share. They are the same design, but made with different stamp sets and paper. </div><div><br /></div><div>For the first card, which I sent to <a href="http://www.raissastamps.com/">Raissa</a>, I used the Festive &amp; Fun stamp set along with Cherry Cobbler &amp; Wild Wasabi CS:</div><div><br /></div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SILcaD0ndms/TvuUHVVet7I/AAAAAAAACBM/htSFZnsVGXw/s1600/raissa.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 316px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SILcaD0ndms/TvuUHVVet7I/AAAAAAAACBM/htSFZnsVGXw/s400/raissa.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5691305407819986866" /></a><br />For the second card, which I sent to <a href="http://createdbyu.blogspot.com/">Sharon</a>, I used the Merry Winter stamp set along with Bermuda Bay &amp; Melon Mambo CS:<div><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-E-Ps-YbWYS0/TvuUHBin3MI/AAAAAAAACBA/i5h-__GDNT4/s1600/sharon.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 302px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-E-Ps-YbWYS0/TvuUHBin3MI/AAAAAAAACBA/i5h-__GDNT4/s400/sharon.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5691305402506403010" /></a><br /></div><div>I am getting a lot of use out of the MS Aspen Snowflake punch around the page set. I had wanted it for quite awhile and picked it up Thanksgiving night at M's for only $8.75. </div><div><br /></div><div><div><div></div><table cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1" border="0"><tbody><tr><td><div><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/"></a></div><div><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/"><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/l.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/i.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/s.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/a.gif" border="0" /></a></div><div><div align="right"><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/" title="Glitter Graphics"><span >Glitter Graphics</span></a></div></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3051580552915584597-1692863240002622972?l=craftingwithprincesslisa.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>lisa808http://www.blogger.com/profile/03199193932870358979noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051580552915584597.post-78055039759348847652011-12-24T10:05:00.003-05:002011-12-24T10:21:42.371-05:00<div><br /></div><div>Happy Saturday &amp; Happy Christmas Eve!</div><div><br /></div><div>This week the <a href="http://www.blog2.ourcraftlounge.com/?p=6660">OCL</a> Design Team has a sketch challenge for you:</div><div><br /></div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-MVV2hiujpuc/TvXqa80UhkI/AAAAAAAACAw/ePLwlBtyxUw/s1600/OCL97-300x200.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-MVV2hiujpuc/TvXqa80UhkI/AAAAAAAACAw/ePLwlBtyxUw/s400/OCL97-300x200.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5689711452975564354" /></a>Yesterday's weather was ideal (81 degrees with a beautiful blue sky and sprinkling of pretty, fluffy clouds) and it inspired this card:<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bJZ_G8p6xDg/TvXqapPVFJI/AAAAAAAACAo/Jv5xKDilF84/s1600/ocl97%2B-%2Bout%2Bfor%2Ba%2Bholiday%2Bspin.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 302px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bJZ_G8p6xDg/TvXqapPVFJI/AAAAAAAACAo/Jv5xKDilF84/s400/ocl97%2B-%2Bout%2Bfor%2Ba%2Bholiday%2Bspin.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5689711447720137874" /></a><br /><div>The card base is Cherry Cobbler and the patterned &amp; aqua papers are CTMH. I used two OCL stamp sets--<a href="http://www.ourcraftlounge.net/Crafty-Cling-Rubber-Stamps--Out-for-a-Spin_p_327.html">Out For a Spin</a> (bicycle &amp; basket images) and <a href="http://www.ourcraftlounge.net/Crafty-Clear-Stamps--Sea-sons-Greetings_p_207.html">Sea-sons Greetings</a> (tree, candy canes, and present images).</div><div><br /></div><div>Does this sketch inspire you to play along this week? You have until Thu., Dec. 29 @ 11:59 PM to link your sketch-based card or project <a href="http://www.blog2.ourcraftlounge.com/?p=6660">here</a>. As a reminder, OCL stamps are not required to participate, but you get extra points for using them. Each month, one random participant will be chosen to win an OCL stamp set of their choice!</div><div><br /></div><div><div><div></div><table cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1" border="0"><tbody><tr><td><div><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/"></a></div><div><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/"><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Bells/l.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Bells/i.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Bells/s.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Bells/a.gif" border="0" /></a></div><div><div align="right"><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/" title="Glitter Graphics"><span >Glitter Graphics</span></a></div></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3051580552915584597-7805503975934884765?l=craftingwithprincesslisa.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>lisa808http://www.blogger.com/profile/03199193932870358979noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051580552915584597.post-49098456689211204902011-12-22T22:05:00.005-05:002011-12-22T22:37:27.364-05:00<div><div></div><div><br /></div><div>Happy Thursday!<br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Today I have a gift box and matching card:<br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-62ZhKA1FWZM/TvPwjg-ko5I/AAAAAAAACAc/UBfoTxGRbwc/s1600/ocl96%2B-%2Bbox%2B%2526%2Bcard.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 232px; text-align: center; display: block;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5689155247237538706" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-62ZhKA1FWZM/TvPwjg-ko5I/AAAAAAAACAc/UBfoTxGRbwc/s400/ocl96%2B-%2Bbox%2B%2526%2Bcard.JPG" /></a> </div><div><br /></div><div>Wolfgang bought himself a new desktop computer for Christmas and decided to give our friends his old one. Their computer is an XP system and the one he is giving them is a Windows7. Anyway, he asked me to make a box and card. So, are you wondering what went in the box? The CPU! I thought the 'From Our Family to Yours' sentiment was so appropriate.</div><div><br />I used Sage Shadow CS and Pool Party ink (not a bad match given I don't have Sage Shadow ink). The sentiments are from the <a href="http://www.ourcraftlounge.net/Crafty-Clear-Stamps--Merry-Wishes_p_201.html">OCL Merry Wishes</a> clear stamp set. The computer and mouse are from the GinaK Tech Talk stamp set.</div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>btw, last Christmas Wolfgang bought himself a new laptop. I then got his (Windows7 system which was only six months old) and my mother got mine (Vista system which was nearly four years old).<br /><br /><br /><table border="0" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1"><tbody><tr><td><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/"><img border="0" src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Keyboard_Keys/l.gif" /><img border="0" src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Keyboard_Keys/i.gif" /><img border="0" src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Keyboard_Keys/s.gif" /><img border="0" src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Keyboard_Keys/a.gif" /></a><br /><div align="right"><a title="Glitter Graphics" href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/"><span >Glitter Graphics</span></a></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3051580552915584597-4909845668921120490?l=craftingwithprincesslisa.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>lisa808http://www.blogger.com/profile/03199193932870358979noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051580552915584597.post-36331509880399315192011-12-17T12:59:00.003-05:002011-12-17T23:50:26.595-05:00<div></div><br /><div>Happy Saturday!</div><br /><div>This week's <a href="http://www.blog2.ourcraftlounge.com/?p=6597">OCL Challenge</a> is all about handmade holidays gifts.</div><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aJG-kgFmZh8/TuzZA5yPYaI/AAAAAAAACAQ/LE9CUBoSObY/s1600/ocl96%2B-%2Bclosed.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5687159038996865442" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aJG-kgFmZh8/TuzZA5yPYaI/AAAAAAAACAQ/LE9CUBoSObY/s400/ocl96%2B-%2Bclosed.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3J5VntyDCyU/TuzZAjOAtSI/AAAAAAAACAE/Ws2UmUel_xQ/s1600/ocl96%2B-%2Bopen.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 382px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5687159032939328802" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3J5VntyDCyU/TuzZAjOAtSI/AAAAAAAACAE/Ws2UmUel_xQ/s400/ocl96%2B-%2Bopen.JPG" /></a>I used the largest Spellbinders Lables Twenty-Two die to cut the Cherry Cobbler top and bottom. For the box bottom, the measurements are 3 15/16 x 3 3/4 and scored at 1/2 all around. The box top measurements are 1/16 larger on both sides and scored at 1/2 all around.<br /></div><br /><div>I used two different OCL sets today--<a href="http://www.ourcraftlounge.net/Crafty-Clear-Stamps--Happy-Holly-days_p_199.html">Happy Holly-days</a> (poinsettia) and <a href="http://www.ourcraftlounge.net/Crafty-Clear-Stamps--Sweet-Holiday_p_625.html">Sweet Holiday</a> (sentiment).</div><div><br /></div><div>Would you like to play along and show us your handmade holiday gifts? You have until Thu., Dec. 22 @ 11:59 PM to link your project. As a reminder, OCL stamps are not required to participate, but you get extra points for using them. Each month, one random participant will be chosen to win an OCL stamp set of their choice!</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.ourcraftlounge.net/">OCL</a> is currently running a Christmas special. Purchase one <a href="http://www.ourcraftlounge.net/Christmas_c_23.html">Christmas set </a>at regular price and choose a second<a href="http://www.ourcraftlounge.net/Christmas_c_23.html"> Christmas set</a> for 50% off! Applies to in-stock merchandise only. Coupon code, 13daychristmas, required at check-out. This special runs through Sun., 12/18 @ midnight.</div><div><br /></div><div><div><div></div><table cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1" border="0"><tbody><tr><td><div><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/"></a></div><div><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/"><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Bells/l.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Bells/i.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Bells/s.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Bells/a.gif" border="0" /></a></div><div><div align="right"><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/" title="Glitter Graphics"><span >Glitter Graphics</span></a></div></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3051580552915584597-3633150988039931519?l=craftingwithprincesslisa.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>lisa808http://www.blogger.com/profile/03199193932870358979noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051580552915584597.post-66359205888464774892011-12-16T03:00:00.000-05:002011-12-16T03:00:06.353-05:00<div><br /></div><div>Happy Friday!</div><div><br /></div><div>Welcome to Day 2 of the OCL Valentine Release Blog Hop. Today I am featuring the new crafty cling rubber single - <a href="http://www.ourcraftlounge.net/Crafty-Cling-Rubber-Single--Boo-Boo_p_715.html">Boo Boo</a>. This set includes one large image, one small image, and two sentiments. I have always liked pandas and was thrilled to see this new set. I was even more thrilled to get to feature it today!</div><div><br /></div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZGXIbh2OpCk/Tuqt_Mgif4I/AAAAAAAAB_4/ZG8YruZ5nmI/s1600/blog%2Bhop%2B-%2Bboo%2Bboo%2Bclosed.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 308px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZGXIbh2OpCk/Tuqt_Mgif4I/AAAAAAAAB_4/ZG8YruZ5nmI/s400/blog%2Bhop%2B-%2Bboo%2Bboo%2Bclosed.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5686548780709740418" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-J03AMbWjk_0/Tuqt-wOODhI/AAAAAAAAB_s/znY_GqDUKfs/s1600/blog%2Bhop%2B-%2Bboo%2Bboo%2Bopen.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 305px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-J03AMbWjk_0/Tuqt-wOODhI/AAAAAAAAB_s/znY_GqDUKfs/s400/blog%2Bhop%2B-%2Bboo%2Bboo%2Bopen.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5686548773116710418" /></a><br /><div>The front swivels on a brad and opens to reveal a fun sentiment and a couple of band-aids tucked into a pocket.</div><div><br /></div><div>The sets are being revealed on the <a href="http://www.blog2.ourcraftlounge.com/">OCL blog</a> and the DT team has a lot of inspiration to share. Hop through all the blogs today (you have until midnight tonight to comment), and on Saturday four random commentors from all posts will be chosen to win a new release Valentine bundle that will include one clear set and one rubber single!</div><div> <p>Here is the blog hop list:</p><p><a href="http://www.blog2.ourcraftlounge.com/">OCL Blog</a></p><p></p><p><a href="http://kendrawietstock.blogspot.com/search/label/Our%20Craft%20Lounge">Kendra Wietstock</a></p> <p><a href="http://inkingaloud.blogspot.com/search/label/Our%20Craft%20Lounge">Lori Teclar</a></p> <p><a href="http://onehappystamper-tammiee.blogspot.com/">Tammie Edgerton</a></p> <p><a href="http://bronih.typepad.com/splashesofwatercolor/our-craft-lounge/">Broni Holcombe</a></p> <p><a href="http://debbiedee.blogspot.com/search/label/Our%20Craft%20Lounge">Debbie Fisher</a></p> <p><a href="http://myblogbycammie.blogspot.com/search/label/Our%20Craft%20Lounge">Carolyn King</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.loribarnett.blogspot.com/">Lori Barnett</a></p> <p><a href="http://doodledesignsonline.com/">Debbie Corbari</a></p><p>Lisa Eisner (hey-that's me!)</p><p></p><p><a href="http://stephaniesstampinspot.blogspot.com/">Stephanie Serrano</a></p> <p><a href="http://ambersantics.blogspot.com/search/label/Our%20Craft%20Lounge">Amber Hillman</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.papercanteen.com/">Meredith Winston</a></p> <p><a href="http://daiseyfreak.blogspot.com/search/label/OCL">Joy Stagg</a></p> <p><a href="http://inspirationblooms.blogspot.com/search/label/Our%20Craft%20Lounge">Michelle Pearson</a></p> <p><a href="http://dawnmercedes.blogspot.com/search/label/Our%20Craft%20Lounge">Dawn Barrett</a></p> <p><a href="http://inkclinations.blogspot.com/search/label/Our%20Craft%20Lounge">Melissa Cash</a></p> <p><a href="http://latricemurphy.blogspot.com/search/label/our%20craft%20lounge">Latrice Murphy</a></p> <p><a href="http://withastampandasong.blogspot.com/">Deb Felts</a></p><p></p><p>The new sets are available to purchase at<a href="http://www.iheartpapers.com/category.php?all=1&amp;manufacturer_id=69&amp;page=g"> i{heart}papers</a> and <a href="http://shop.memoriesoftime.com/Our-Craft-Lounge_c32.htm">Memories of Time</a>.</p><p>Thanks for stopping by. Happy hopping!</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><table cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1" border="0"><tbody><tr><td><p></p><p><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/"></a></p><p><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/"><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Hearts/l.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Hearts/i.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Hearts/s.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Hearts/a.gif" border="0" /></a></p><p></p><div align="right"><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/" title="Glitter Graphics"><span >Glitter Graphics</span></a></div></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><div><br /></div><p></p><p><br /></p><p></p><p></p><p></p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3051580552915584597-6635920588846477489?l=craftingwithprincesslisa.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>lisa808http://www.blogger.com/profile/03199193932870358979noreply@blogger.com25tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051580552915584597.post-79804185964430826012011-12-15T03:00:00.001-05:002011-12-15T03:00:13.679-05:00<div><div>Happy Thursday!<br /><br />Welcome to Day 1 of the OCL Valentine Release Blog Hop. There are four full sets in clear and six single sets in rubber being released this week.<br /><br />Today I am featuring the <a href="http://www.ourcraftlounge.net/Crafty-Cling-Rubber-Single--Mr-Knight_p_718.html">Mr. Knight?</a> single. This set includes one image and two sentiments. My sample is a matchbook chocolate holder.<br /></div><p><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hgY5ck5pVS4/TulykXn3YCI/AAAAAAAAB_c/4KLrYn3E4O4/s1600/blog%2Bhop%2B-%2Bmr.%2Bknight%2Bclosed.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 348px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5686201973674041378" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hgY5ck5pVS4/TulykXn3YCI/AAAAAAAAB_c/4KLrYn3E4O4/s400/blog%2Bhop%2B-%2Bmr.%2Bknight%2Bclosed.JPG" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mPp8o4f-FFw/TulyiwLzCDI/AAAAAAAAB_Q/aloomDFiB48/s1600/blog%2Bhop%2B-%2Bmr.%2Bknight%2Bopen.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 371px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5686201945907464242" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mPp8o4f-FFw/TulyiwLzCDI/AAAAAAAAB_Q/aloomDFiB48/s400/blog%2Bhop%2B-%2Bmr.%2Bknight%2Bopen.JPG" /></a><br />After coloring with a blender pen, I went over the entire image with a Sakura glitter pen and popped-up the shield. I split one sentiment in half, utilizing the first part for the cover of the matchbook and the 'punch line' for the inside. Isn't that sentiment fun? </p><p>What would a blog hop be without prizes?!?!? Hop through all the blogs today and tomorrow (you have until Fri., 12/16 @ midnight to comment), and on Saturday four random commentors from all posts will be chosen to win a new release Valentine bundle that will include one clear set and one rubber single!</p><p>Here is the blog hop list:</p><p><a href="http://www.blog2.ourcraftlounge.com/">OCL Blog</a></p><p><a href="http://kendrawietstock.blogspot.com/search/label/Our%20Craft%20Lounge">Kendra Wietstock</a></p><p><a href="http://inkingaloud.blogspot.com/search/label/Our%20Craft%20Lounge">Lori Teclar</a></p><p><a href="http://onehappystamper-tammiee.blogspot.com/">Tammie Edgerton</a></p><p><a href="http://bronih.typepad.com/splashesofwatercolor/our-craft-lounge/">Broni Holcombe</a></p><p><a href="http://debbiedee.blogspot.com/search/label/Our%20Craft%20Lounge">Debbie Fisher</a></p><p><a href="http://myblogbycammie.blogspot.com/search/label/Our%20Craft%20Lounge">Carolyn King</a></p><p><a href="http://www.loribarnett.blogspot.com/">Lori Barnett</a></p><p><a href="http://doodledesignsonline.com/">Debbie Corbari</a></p><p>Lisa Eisner (hey-that's me!)</p><p><a href="http://stephaniesstampinspot.blogspot.com/">Stephanie Serrano</a></p><p><a href="http://ambersantics.blogspot.com/search/label/Our%20Craft%20Lounge">Amber Hillman</a></p><p><a href="http://www.papercanteen.com/">Meredith Winston</a></p><p><a href="http://daiseyfreak.blogspot.com/search/label/OCL">Joy Stagg</a></p><p><a href="http://inspirationblooms.blogspot.com/search/label/Our%20Craft%20Lounge">Michelle Pearson</a></p><p><a href="http://dawnmercedes.blogspot.com/search/label/Our%20Craft%20Lounge">Dawn Barrett</a></p><p><a href="http://inkclinations.blogspot.com/search/label/Our%20Craft%20Lounge">Melissa Cash</a></p><p><a href="http://latricemurphy.blogspot.com/search/label/our%20craft%20lounge">Latrice Murphy</a></p><p><a href="http://withastampandasong.blogspot.com/">Deb Felts</a></p><p>The new sets are already available to purchase at<a href="http://www.iheartpapers.com/category.php?all=1&amp;manufacturer_id=69&amp;page=g"> i{heart}papers</a> and <a href="http://shop.memoriesoftime.com/Our-Craft-Lounge_c32.htm">Memories of Time</a>.</p><p>Happy hopping. Come back tomorrow for Day 2.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><table cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1" border="0"><tbody><tr><td><p></p><p><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/"></a></p><p><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/"><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Hearts/l.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Hearts/i.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Hearts/s.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Hearts/a.gif" border="0" /></a></p><p></p><div align="right"><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/" title="Glitter Graphics"><span>Glitter Graphics</span></a></div></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><div><br /></div><p></p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3051580552915584597-7980418596443082601?l=craftingwithprincesslisa.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>lisa808http://www.blogger.com/profile/03199193932870358979noreply@blogger.com35tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051580552915584597.post-72438454526987604892011-12-11T16:19:00.003-05:002011-12-11T16:34:26.868-05:00<div><br /></div><div>Happy Sunday!</div><div><br /></div><div>Today's card is for this week's <a href="http://www.palspaperarts.com/2011/12/ppa123-puttin-on-the-ritz-and-blog-candy-blowout.html">Puttin' on the Ritz Challenge on the Pals Paper Arts Blog</a>.</div><div><br /></div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-TVw4z5SOUm8/TuUelz18GKI/AAAAAAAAB-M/I_MCb0lsgXY/s1600/ppa124%2B-%2Bornament%2Beasel%2Bcard.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 348px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-TVw4z5SOUm8/TuUelz18GKI/AAAAAAAAB-M/I_MCb0lsgXY/s400/ppa124%2B-%2Bornament%2Beasel%2Bcard.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5684983739545557154" /></a><br /><div>The easel card base is Cherry Cobbler and I hand traced the outer edge of the largest Spellbinder's 2011 Heirloom Ornament die. The Brushed Gold layers were die cut with that same die. The top layer was embossed with the Petals-a-Plenty folder. Each layer of the poinsettias and leaves was spritzed with Champagne Shimmer Mist. The Merry Christmas sentiment is from the SU Four the Holidays stamp set and the Poinsettias &amp; inside sentiment are from the OCL Happy Holly-days stamp set.</div><div><br /></div><div>Happy crafting!</div><div><br /></div><div> <div></div><table cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1" border="0"><tbody><tr><td><div><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/"></a></div><div><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/"><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/l.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/i.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/s.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/a.gif" border="0" /></a></div><div><div align="right"><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/" title="Glitter Graphics"><span >Glitter Graphics</span></a></div></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3051580552915584597-7243845452698760489?l=craftingwithprincesslisa.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>lisa808http://www.blogger.com/profile/03199193932870358979noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051580552915584597.post-12437715105247630542011-12-09T09:54:00.003-05:002011-12-09T10:24:35.265-05:00<div><br /></div><div>Happy Friday!</div><div><br /></div><div>This week's <a href="http://www.blog2.ourcraftlounge.com/?p=6556">OCL challenge</a> is to create a clean and simple card with a holiday theme.</div><div><br /></div><div>I made a scallop oval gate fold card:</div><div><br /></div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-d_RLdYWb-bE/TuIhb0J6HwI/AAAAAAAAB-A/zncRbeicm5w/s1600/ocl95%2B-%2Bcas%2Bclosed.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 352px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-d_RLdYWb-bE/TuIhb0J6HwI/AAAAAAAAB-A/zncRbeicm5w/s400/ocl95%2B-%2Bcas%2Bclosed.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5684142441435373314" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_BCN5ms5Qno/TuIhbmfCHAI/AAAAAAAAB90/wS7m-bp3Fzo/s1600/ocl95%2B-%2Bcas%2Bopen.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 260px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_BCN5ms5Qno/TuIhbmfCHAI/AAAAAAAAB90/wS7m-bp3Fzo/s400/ocl95%2B-%2Bcas%2Bopen.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5684142437765880834" /></a><div><br /></div><div>The card base is Real Red (5 1/2 x 8 1/2, scored at 2 1/8 on both ends) and the patterned paper is from the Season's Greetings collection by Echo Park. Both ovals are Naturals White and the inside scalloped oval is Old Olive. I love how this card opens!</div><div><br /></div><div>The image (colored with a blender pen using Always Artichoke, Crushed Curry, Old Olive, &amp; Real Red) and sentiment (stamped in Real Red) are from the <a href="http://www.ourcraftlounge.net/Crafty-Clear-Stamps--Happy-Holly-days_p_199.html">OCL Happy Holly-days</a> clear stamp set. How fun is that sentiment?!?!? I went over the berries and ribbons with the Sakura glitter pen. Even clean and simple deserves a little sparkle! </div><div><br /></div><div>Would you like to play along in this week's <a href="http://www.blog2.ourcraftlounge.com/?p=6556">OCL challenge</a>? Of course you would! You have until Thu., Dec. 15 @ 11:59 PM to link your CAS holiday card. As a reminder, OCL stamps are not required to participate, but you get extra points for using them. Each month, one random participant will be chosen to win an OCL stamp set of their choice!</div><div><br /></div><div><div><div></div><table cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1" border="0"><tbody><tr><td><div><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/"></a></div><div><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/"><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/l.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/i.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/s.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/a.gif" border="0" /></a></div><div><div align="right"><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/" title="Glitter Graphics"><span >Glitter Graphics</span></a></div></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3051580552915584597-1243771510524763054?l=craftingwithprincesslisa.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>lisa808http://www.blogger.com/profile/03199193932870358979noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051580552915584597.post-68951297308384418772011-12-06T11:45:00.003-05:002011-12-06T12:10:37.433-05:00<div><br /></div><div>Happy Tuesday!</div><div><br /></div><div>This week's <a href="http://www.palspaperarts.com/2011/12/ppa122-celebrity-color-challenge.html">PPA Challenge</a> is a yummy color challenge--Always Artichoke, Cherry Cobbler, and Very Vanilla.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ivKdKRl9BPI/Tt5G5j_IPxI/AAAAAAAAB9s/YRTY8M1Rsho/s1600/ppa122%2B-%2Bfront.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 368px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ivKdKRl9BPI/Tt5G5j_IPxI/AAAAAAAAB9s/YRTY8M1Rsho/s400/ppa122%2B-%2Bfront.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683057734514654994" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YyKLCy2MD_U/Tt5G5Up7HHI/AAAAAAAAB9c/OUCsLJzsyxM/s1600/ppa122%2B-%2Binside.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 326px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YyKLCy2MD_U/Tt5G5Up7HHI/AAAAAAAAB9c/OUCsLJzsyxM/s400/ppa122%2B-%2Binside.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683057730399181938" /></a><br /><div>The image (stamped on Naturals White and water colored) and sentiment (stamped in Always Artichoke) are from the Flourishes' Christmas Classics stamp set. Shhh, I didn't use Very Vanilla! I used a creamy/gold shimmery paper from Recollections. Isn't the Offray ribbon a good match to Always Artichoke?!?!?</div><div><br /></div><div>Let me tell you what not to do with your Northern Flurry embossing folder (or any other embossing folder!). Do not put it on top of the two cutting plates! Yes, I actually ran it through that way. It made an awful noise and when I looked I realized I hadn't placed the folder between the plates. The folder ripped nearly in half. I taped it together with packing tape. Guess what? I did the same stupid thing a second time. At least I realized before I ran it all the way through again.</div><div><br /></div><div>OK, a card and a laugh are enough for one post! Thanks for visiting.</div><div><br /></div><div> <div></div><table cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1" border="0"><tbody><tr><td><div><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/"></a></div><div><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/"><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/l.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/i.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/s.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/a.gif" border="0" /></a></div><div><div align="right"><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/" title="Glitter Graphics"><span >Glitter Graphics</span></a></div></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3051580552915584597-6895129730838441877?l=craftingwithprincesslisa.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>lisa808http://www.blogger.com/profile/03199193932870358979noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051580552915584597.post-57069383768811882412011-12-04T12:03:00.004-05:002011-12-04T13:14:13.168-05:00<div><br /></div><div>Happy Sunday!</div><div><br /></div><div>In <a href="http://craftingwithprincesslisa.blogspot.com/2011/12/ocl94-tagyoure-it.html">Friday's tag post</a> I said I would be posting more tags on Saturday. I apologize if you visited yesterday and didn't find the post. I got busy decorating the house for Christmas and all other plans went out the window. So, a day late, I do have more tags for this week's <a href="http://craftingwithprincesslisa.blogspot.com/2011/12/ocl94-tagyoure-it.html">OCL Tag It</a> challenge.</div><div><br /></div><div>First up is an ornament tag:</div><div><br /></div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LOs2ma9OBgA/Ttuoq0BIcTI/AAAAAAAAB9M/FV0HFgxOYE4/s1600/ocl94%2B-%2Btag%2B2%252C%2Bside%2B1.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LOs2ma9OBgA/Ttuoq0BIcTI/AAAAAAAAB9M/FV0HFgxOYE4/s400/ocl94%2B-%2Btag%2B2%252C%2Bside%2B1.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5682320808329376050" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-c1l3Vq9WCHs/TtuoqkAV2EI/AAAAAAAAB9E/G8epkGl19Wc/s1600/ocl94%2B-%2Btag%2B2%252C%2Bside%2B2.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 294px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-c1l3Vq9WCHs/TtuoqkAV2EI/AAAAAAAAB9E/G8epkGl19Wc/s400/ocl94%2B-%2Btag%2B2%252C%2Bside%2B2.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5682320804031092802" /></a><br />The ornament in the middle (<a href="http://www.ourcraftlounge.net/Crafty-Clear-Stamps--Jolly-Ornaments_p_200.html">OCL Jolly Ornaments</a> clear stamp set) spins--one side has To: and the other side has From:. I hand-snipped them, ran thread through the middle, glued them together, and added a mini jingle bell on the bottom. The Echo Park paper was cut twice with the Spellbinders 2010 Heirloom Dies and glued together.<div><br /></div><div>Next up are two pairs of mitten tags:</div><div><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-L67Q35x2LQE/Ttuop3ykzZI/AAAAAAAAB88/5HYjFg_Kxok/s1600/ocl94%2B-%2Btag%2B3.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 346px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-L67Q35x2LQE/Ttuop3ykzZI/AAAAAAAAB88/5HYjFg_Kxok/s400/ocl94%2B-%2Btag%2B3.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5682320792162192786" /></a><br />They were created with Bashful Blue &amp; Real Red CS and a Sizzix Mitten Die. I, again, used the To: &amp; From: from the <a href="http://www.ourcraftlounge.net/Crafty-Clear-Stamps--Jolly-Ornaments_p_200.html">OCL Jolly Ornaments</a> clear stamp set. The candy cane &amp; present images are from the <a href="http://www.ourcraftlounge.net/Crafty-Clear-Stamps--Sea-sons-Greetings_p_207.html">OCL Sea-sons Greetings</a> clear stamp set.</div><div><br /></div><div>The mitten tags were made to go with these hat gift boxes:</div><div><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zhN6EowCpb0/TtuopmgPnLI/AAAAAAAAB8o/fT_IWC9BDzE/s1600/i4u%2Bproject%2B%252319%2Bx%2B2.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 212px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zhN6EowCpb0/TtuopmgPnLI/AAAAAAAAB8o/fT_IWC9BDzE/s400/i4u%2Bproject%2B%252319%2Bx%2B2.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5682320787521903794" /></a><br />These were a project from the I4U 2011 Christmas Edition. Love the glitter paper.</div><div><br /></div><div>Here are the hats packaged with the mitten tags:</div><div><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-utd0IUSBCpk/TtuopSBQVtI/AAAAAAAAB8g/TFKGy0pa_xY/s1600/ocl94%2B-%2Btag%2B4.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 230px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-utd0IUSBCpk/TtuopSBQVtI/AAAAAAAAB8g/TFKGy0pa_xY/s400/ocl94%2B-%2Btag%2B4.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5682320782023218898" /></a><br /></div><div>If you would like to participate in this week's <a href="http://www.blog2.ourcraftlounge.com/?p=6543">OCL94 Challenge</a>, you have until Thu., Dec. 8 @ 11:59 PM to link your tag(s). You may participate as many times as you like. As a reminder, OCL stamps are not required to participate, but you get extra points for using them. Each month, one random participant will be chosen to win an OCL stamp set of their choice!</div><div><br /></div><div>Happy crafting!</div><div><br /></div><div><div><div></div><table cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1" border="0"><tbody><tr><td><div><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/"></a></div><div><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/"><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/l.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/i.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/s.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/a.gif" border="0" /></a></div><div><div align="right"><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/" title="Glitter Graphics"><span >Glitter Graphics</span></a></div></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3051580552915584597-5706938376881188241?l=craftingwithprincesslisa.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>lisa808http://www.blogger.com/profile/03199193932870358979noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051580552915584597.post-6796812589972379602011-12-02T12:19:00.004-05:002011-12-02T12:57:39.712-05:00<div><br /></div><div>Happy Friday!</div><div><br /></div><div>This week's challenge at the <a href="http://www.blog2.ourcraftlounge.com/?p=6543">OCL blog</a> is to create a tag. I made a keepsake tag that can be used as an ornament too. How fun is that?!?!?</div><div><br /></div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YaomPsA_sH4/TtkIza1mhjI/AAAAAAAAB8U/jeZpe5RgqdM/s1600/ocl94%2B-%2Btag%2B1.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 335px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YaomPsA_sH4/TtkIza1mhjI/AAAAAAAAB8U/jeZpe5RgqdM/s400/ocl94%2B-%2Btag%2B1.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5681582084375086642" /></a><br /><div>So, you ask, how did I create this beauty?!?!? I started by printing the <a href="http://mytimemadeeasy.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=7&amp;products_id=10">MTME sled template</a> at 66% and using Brushed Gold CS. I then covered the top of the sled with snowflake paper by Echo Park. The poinsettia image is from the <a href="http://www.ourcraftlounge.net/Crafty-Clear-Stamps--Happy-Holly-days_p_199.html">OCL Happy Holly-days</a> clear stamp set and was stamped three times on Very Vanilla and embossed with Gold. The three flowers were snipped and popped on top of each other. There are two layers of Always Artichoke leaves and one flower center of Brushed Gold. The Happy Holidays sentiment is from the <a href="http://www.ourcraftlounge.net/Crafty-Clear-Stamps--Merry-Wishes_p_201.html">OCL Merry Wishes</a> clear stamp set and the To: &amp; From: are from the <a href="http://www.ourcraftlounge.net/Crafty-Clear-Stamps--Jolly-Ornaments_p_200.html">OCL Jolly Ornaments</a> clear stamp set. All edges were sponged with Versafine Toffee ink. A little SU Victoria crochet trim, gold ribbon, snowflakes, and brads finish the embellishing. </div><div><br /></div><div>I hope you are inspired to create a tag for this week's <a href="http://www.blog2.ourcraftlounge.com/?p=6543">OCL94 challenge</a>. As a reminder, OCL stamps are not required to participate, but you get extra points for using them. Each month, one random participant will be chosen to win an OCL stamp set of their choice! You have until Thu., Dec. 8 @ 11:59 PM to link your card or project for this week's challenge.</div><div><br /></div><div>Thanks for stopping by today. Hope you can visit again tomorrow for another tag post.</div><div><br /></div><div><div><div></div><table cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1" border="0"><tbody><tr><td><div><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/"></a></div><div><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/"><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Birthday/l.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Birthday/i.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Birthday/s.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Birthday/a.gif" border="0" /></a></div><div><div align="right"><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/" title="Glitter Graphics"><span >Glitter Graphics</span></a></div></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3051580552915584597-679681258997237960?l=craftingwithprincesslisa.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>lisa808http://www.blogger.com/profile/03199193932870358979noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051580552915584597.post-38901386798184161522011-11-27T17:21:00.003-05:002011-11-27T17:49:06.193-05:00<div><br /></div><div>Happy Sunday!</div><div><br /></div><div>Today's post is a surprise I made for Wolfgang. Every year he comments that he would like to get an Advent Wreath (it is a big tradition in Germany), but we never do. So, this year I made one for him.</div><div><br /></div><div>Here is the photo from above:</div><div><br /></div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-j2ZtNvHfGRI/TtK4cFMiXwI/AAAAAAAAB8I/z_bFRF_fPAw/s1600/advent%2Bwreath%2B1.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 360px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-j2ZtNvHfGRI/TtK4cFMiXwI/AAAAAAAAB8I/z_bFRF_fPAw/s400/advent%2Bwreath%2B1.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5679804872638226178" /></a><br />And, different side views:<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TFpz7Ztl9vQ/TtK4b2GK2NI/AAAAAAAAB78/JlUFO7R2Z4A/s1600/advent%2Bwreath%2B2.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 270px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TFpz7Ztl9vQ/TtK4b2GK2NI/AAAAAAAAB78/JlUFO7R2Z4A/s400/advent%2Bwreath%2B2.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5679804868584986834" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PBS2nG0yyTM/TtK4aw9kPVI/AAAAAAAAB70/hv7JGreLF0M/s1600/advent%2Bwreath%2B3.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PBS2nG0yyTM/TtK4aw9kPVI/AAAAAAAAB70/hv7JGreLF0M/s400/advent%2Bwreath%2B3.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5679804850026855762" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xAjSndXp3sI/TtK4aiJG6GI/AAAAAAAAB7k/osaRNbNyGWU/s1600/advent%2Bwreath%2B4.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 276px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xAjSndXp3sI/TtK4aiJG6GI/AAAAAAAAB7k/osaRNbNyGWU/s400/advent%2Bwreath%2B4.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5679804846048733282" /></a><br /><div>The luminaries (Old Olive CS and Dashing DSP) are 2 3/4 square and the rosettes (Real Red CS and Dashing DSP) are 2 1/2 in diameter. I made the ring (cardboard covered with Old Olive CS) 9" with a 6" cut-out. The tree is a template (smallest in the trio) from <a href="http://www.creationsbyar.com/WINTER-TREE-SET_p_99.html">Creations by AR</a> and the bird is a template (printed at 50%) from <a href="http://stampndesigntemplates.blogspot.com/2010/08/su-3-d-bird-template.html">Lynn Pratt's blog</a>. Both are made with Merry Moments DSP. I spritzed the poinsettias (5-petal punch) with Champagne shimmer mist and the glimmer brads add to the sparkle. The wreaths are from the Winter Wishes Stitched Felt set. In case you are wondering, the red and green battery tea lights are from Walgreens (package of six for $5.00).</div><div><br /></div><div>Thanks for stopping by.</div><div><br /></div><div><div><div></div><table cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1" border="0"><tbody><tr><td><div><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/"></a></div><div><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/"><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Birthday/l.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Birthday/i.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Birthday/s.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Birthday/a.gif" border="0" /></a></div><div><div align="right"><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/" title="Glitter Graphics"><span >Glitter Graphics</span></a></div></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3051580552915584597-3890138679818416152?l=craftingwithprincesslisa.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>lisa808http://www.blogger.com/profile/03199193932870358979noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051580552915584597.post-64522227480729204902011-11-25T11:12:00.003-05:002011-11-25T12:03:57.805-05:00<div><br /></div><div>Happy Friday!</div><div><br /></div><div>I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving. And, if you don't celebrate Thanksgiving, I hope you had a very enjoyable (and crafty!) Thursday. My Thanksgiving was wonderful and crafty--we went out to eat and made a stop at M's!</div><div><br /></div><div>Today's card is for <a href="http://www.blog2.ourcraftlounge.com/?p=6419">Our Craft Lounge's weekly challenge</a>. This week's theme is cute critters. I made a Christmas shaker card using the adorable <a href="http://www.ourcraftlounge.net/Crafty-Clear-Stamps--Sea-sons-Greetings_p_207.html">OCL Sea-sons Greetings</a> clear stamp set. </div><div><br /></div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bZhX-zcAMPk/Ts--gBKK0VI/AAAAAAAAB7Y/x7lYHhzAxKs/s1600/ocl93%2B-%2Bcute%2Bcritters%2Bshaker.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 340px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bZhX-zcAMPk/Ts--gBKK0VI/AAAAAAAAB7Y/x7lYHhzAxKs/s400/ocl93%2B-%2Bcute%2Bcritters%2Bshaker.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5678967112413663570" /></a><br />The card base is 5 x 5 (Real Red CS). The shaker globe is recycled plastic packaging from a roll of red line tape. Filling it with craft sand rather than snow put a 'sea'sonal twist to the card. The images were stamped on water color paper and colored using a blender pen and markers. I put some <a href="http://www.ourcraftlounge.net/-Sparkly-Fluff--Sugar_p_72.html">Sugar Sparkly Fluff </a>on the pom-pom and trim of the hat.<div><br /></div><div>This card will be going to my brother and nieces (they love turtles, fish, snakes, etc.).<br /><div><br /></div><div>I hope you are inspired to create a 'cute critters' card or project for this week's <a href="http://www.blog2.ourcraftlounge.com/?p=6419">OCL93</a> challenge.<br /><div>As a reminder, OCL stamps are not required to participate, but you get extra points for using them. Each month, one random participant will be chosen to win an OCL stamp set of their choice! You have until Thu., Dec. 1 @ 11:59 PM to link your card or project for this week's challenge. </div><div><br /></div><div>FYI: <a href="http://www.ourcraftlounge.net/">Our Craft Lounge</a> is having their first-ever Black Friday sale! Here are the details:</div><div><br /></div><div>25% off store-wide (excluding gift certificates) through Monday, Nov. 28</div><div>Coupon code required at check-out - <b>OCLBLK25</b> </div><div>The sale is for in-stock items only, it does not apply to items on back order</div><div>Please note, due to the holiday weekend, orders will begin shipping Mon., Nov. 28</div><div><br /></div><div>Happy crafting!</div><div><br /></div><div><div><div></div><table cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1" border="0"><tbody><tr><td><div><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/"></a></div><div><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/"><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/l.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/i.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/s.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/a.gif" border="0" /></a></div><div><div align="right"><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/" title="Glitter Graphics"><span >Glitter Graphics</span></a></div></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><div><br /></div></div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3051580552915584597-6452222748072920490?l=craftingwithprincesslisa.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>lisa808http://www.blogger.com/profile/03199193932870358979noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051580552915584597.post-60795768316255817352011-11-23T17:32:00.002-05:002011-11-23T17:44:48.171-05:00<div><br /></div><div>Happy Wednesday!</div><div><br /></div><div>Today's card is for Flourishes' Monthly Christmas Challenge. This month's challenge is round like a wreath. </div><div><br /></div><div>I made a snow globe card (SCS tutorial <a href="http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/resources/tutorials/snowglobecard/">here</a>). Hope this shape counts!</div><div><br /></div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Y63VLgoCovs/Ts100gPtrmI/AAAAAAAAB7Q/8q5G7wqDb3c/s1600/FLLCNOEL19-snowglobe%2Bclosed.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 344px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Y63VLgoCovs/Ts100gPtrmI/AAAAAAAAB7Q/8q5G7wqDb3c/s400/FLLCNOEL19-snowglobe%2Bclosed.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5678323150541925986" /></a><br />The snow globe base is Marina Mist CS and the snowflake paper is Heidi Grace. The snowman, snowflakes, and sentiment are all from Flourishes' Warm Winter Wishes stamp set.<div><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mECjTRpy8Qw/Ts100YAleII/AAAAAAAAB7A/ZagkiwDYJVo/s1600/FLLCNOEL19-snowglobe%2Bopen.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 322px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mECjTRpy8Qw/Ts100YAleII/AAAAAAAAB7A/ZagkiwDYJVo/s400/FLLCNOEL19-snowglobe%2Bopen.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5678323148330989698" /></a><br />You can read all the details for the challenge <a href="http://flourishes.org/2011/10/welcome-to-flourishes-christmas-spirit-challenge-19/">here</a>.</div><div><br /><div>Thanks for stopping by.</div></div><div><br /></div><div><div><div></div><table cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1" border="0"><tbody><tr><td><div><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/"></a></div><div><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/"><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/l.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/i.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/s.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/a.gif" border="0" /></a></div><div><div align="right"><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/" title="Glitter Graphics"><span >Glitter Graphics</span></a></div></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3051580552915584597-6079576831625581735?l=craftingwithprincesslisa.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>lisa808http://www.blogger.com/profile/03199193932870358979noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051580552915584597.post-10133839389791843882011-11-18T09:56:00.001-05:002011-11-18T09:58:42.816-05:00Happy Friday!<br /><br />Welcome to my <a href="http://www.blog2.ourcraftlounge.com/?p=6407">OCL92</a> post. This week the OCL Design Team would like you to use a Thank You sentiment on your card or project. I thought a Fall-themed card would be perfect for this challenge.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cfUIv0eQPj8/TsZVorph7WI/AAAAAAAAB60/71-kYCniOQk/s1600/ocl92%2B-%2Bfall%2Bthank%2Byou.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 330px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5676318537747131746" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cfUIv0eQPj8/TsZVorph7WI/AAAAAAAAB60/71-kYCniOQk/s400/ocl92%2B-%2Bfall%2Bthank%2Byou.JPG" /></a><br />Using Old Olive CS, I created a standard-sized card to reflect a front door. The wreath, from the <a href="http://www.ourcraftlounge.net/Crafty-Clear-Stamps--Giving-Thanks_p_198.html">OCL Giving Thanks</a> clear stamp set, was stamped on watercolor paper, then colored with markers and a blender pen. I stamped the bow a second time, went over it with the Sakura Glitter Pen to give it a sheer ribbon look, and popped it up on the wreath. The 'From Our House to Yours' sentiment, from the <a href="http://www.ourcraftlounge.net/Crafty-Clear-Stamps--Sweet-Holiday_p_625.html">OCL Sweet Holiday</a> clear stamp set, was stamped on Very Vanilla. And, last but not least, I stamped the 'Thank You' sentiment, from the <a href="http://www.ourcraftlounge.net/Crafty-Clear-Stamps--Merry-Wishes_p_201.html">OCL Merry Wishes</a> clear stamp set, on So Saffron, cut it out with a Spellbinders leaf die, and inked the edges. I used a scrap of Brushed Gold CS for the door hanger and added a gold brad for the door knob.<br /><br />This card was so fun to create. I really like that I could make a Fall card using two Christmas stamp sets along with a Fall stamp set.<br /><br />I hope you are inspired to create a Thank You card or project for the <a href="http://www.blog2.ourcraftlounge.com/?p=6407">OCL92 Challenge</a> this week. As a reminder, OCL stamps are not required to participate, but you get extra points for using them. Each month, one random participant will be chosen to win an OCL stamp set of their choice! You have until Thu., Nov. 24 @ 11:59 PM to link your card or project for this week's challenge.<br /><br />Thank you for stopping by and happy crafting!<br /><br /><table border="0" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1"><br /><tbody><br /><tr><br /><td><br /><br /><div><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/"><img border="0" src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/l.gif" /><img border="0" src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/i.gif" /><img border="0" src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/s.gif" /><img border="0" src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/a.gif" /></a></div><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><div align="right"><a title="Glitter Graphics" href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/"><span style="font-size:0;">Glitter Graphics</span></a></div></div></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3051580552915584597-1013383938979184388?l=craftingwithprincesslisa.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>lisa808http://www.blogger.com/profile/03199193932870358979noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051580552915584597.post-23847888190009777402011-11-15T17:01:00.002-05:002011-11-16T18:46:53.625-05:00<div><br /></div><div>Happy Wednesday,</div><div><br /></div><div>I know Halloween has long passed, but I just realized I never posted the spooky houses I made for the girls that live behind my mother. </div><div><br /></div><div>This is the front view:</div><div><br /></div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WFoK7cfVTQo/TsRE3-5BAkI/AAAAAAAAB6o/_pVzMFrMFgw/s1600/spooky%2Bhouses%2Bfront.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 324px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WFoK7cfVTQo/TsRE3-5BAkI/AAAAAAAAB6o/_pVzMFrMFgw/s400/spooky%2Bhouses%2Bfront.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5675737158959301186" /></a><br />The back view:<div><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-eaNj8f2C45w/TsRE3vuF2AI/AAAAAAAAB6c/xBJWGdwNDgE/s1600/spooky%2Bhouses%2Bback.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 324px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-eaNj8f2C45w/TsRE3vuF2AI/AAAAAAAAB6c/xBJWGdwNDgE/s400/spooky%2Bhouses%2Bback.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5675737154886948866" /></a><br />And, a picture with the matching easel post-it note holders:</div><div><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WBuAhOZR3L4/TsRE246rxCI/AAAAAAAAB6U/7un3I7jEQUA/s1600/spooky%2Bhouses%2Bwith%2Bpost-its.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 291px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WBuAhOZR3L4/TsRE246rxCI/AAAAAAAAB6U/7un3I7jEQUA/s400/spooky%2Bhouses%2Bwith%2Bpost-its.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5675737140175815714" /></a><br />I purchased the Spooky House tutorial <a href="http://stampndesignstore.blogspot.com/2010/10/haunted-house-purse-cards.html">here</a>. They were made with Bazzill CS &amp; misc. Halloween patterned paper, and the SU Wicked Cool stamp set.</div><div><br /></div><div>The girls absolutely love Harry and are thrilled whenever they get asked to watch him. My mother wanted to give each of them a manicure gift certificate as a thank you.</div><div><br /></div><div>Here is what I made for Katie:</div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cC7meeb2Qgs/TsRE2dldpHI/AAAAAAAAB6E/dHnjojH7mIE/s1600/nail%2Bkit%2Bfor%2Bkatie.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 257px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cC7meeb2Qgs/TsRE2dldpHI/AAAAAAAAB6E/dHnjojH7mIE/s400/nail%2Bkit%2Bfor%2Bkatie.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5675737132839052402" /></a><br />I used Bazzill CS &amp; October Afternoon patterned paper. The sentiment is from the Gina K. A Charmed Life stamp set and the template is from <a href="http://www.creationsbyar.com/3-POCKET-CADDY-TEMPLATE_p_17.html">Creations by AR</a>. Back in July I posted <a href="http://craftingwithprincesslisa.blogspot.com/2011/07/challenges-by-ar-ar072811-summer.html">this</a> nail kit and that is the one my mother gave Chloe along with her gift certificate.</div><div><br /></div><div>Here are the thank you cards the girls made us:</div><div><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--yujJetYp0Y/TsRE2WSZl6I/AAAAAAAAB54/qslkxRAIXrE/s1600/ty%2Bfrom%2Bchloe%2B%2526%2Bkatie.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 222px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--yujJetYp0Y/TsRE2WSZl6I/AAAAAAAAB54/qslkxRAIXrE/s400/ty%2Bfrom%2Bchloe%2B%2526%2Bkatie.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5675737130880047010" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Thanks for stopping by!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div><div></div><table cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1" border="0"><tbody><tr><td><div><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/"></a></div><div><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/"><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/l.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/i.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/s.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/a.gif" border="0" /></a></div><div><div align="right"><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/" title="Glitter Graphics"><span >Glitter Graphics</span></a></div></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div><div><br /></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3051580552915584597-2384788819000977740?l=craftingwithprincesslisa.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>lisa808http://www.blogger.com/profile/03199193932870358979noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051580552915584597.post-18787911898222143322011-11-11T16:09:00.005-05:002011-11-11T17:31:17.598-05:00<div><div></div><div>Happy Friday!<br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I would like to thank everyone your wonderful comments last Friday on my <a href="http://craftingwithprincesslisa.blogspot.com/2011/11/ocl90-distress-it.html">first official OCL post</a>.<br /></div><div><br /></div><div>This week the OCL design team is challenging you to be inspired by a fairy tale or fable. Can you guess what inspired me?</div><div><br /><br /></div><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AOJ7NpBxY_4/Tr2PNOk9TgI/AAAAAAAAB5g/HkfCRS6XZCk/s1600/ocl91%2B-%2Bfairy%2Btale.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 377px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5673848562970873346" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AOJ7NpBxY_4/Tr2PNOk9TgI/AAAAAAAAB5g/HkfCRS6XZCk/s400/ocl91%2B-%2Bfairy%2Btale.JPG" /></a> </div><div> </div><div><br /></div><div>The images and sentiments are from the <a href="http://www.ourcraftlounge.net/Crafty-Clear-Stamps--Sweet-Holiday_p_625.html">OCL Sweet Holiday</a> clear stamp set. The adorable house and candy cane were stamped with Staz-On Jet Black on SU Naturals White CS, colored with markers, and spritzed with Champagne Shimmer Mist. Do you see the sparkly snow? It it is <a href="http://www.ourcraftlounge.net/-Sparkly-Fluff--Sugar_p_72.html">Sugar Sparkly Fluff</a>. OCL offers this fun product in 19 colors. The sentiments were stamped with Versafine Onyx Black and sponged after being hand-snipped. I used Cherry Cobbler and Old Olive CS, along with retired SU DSP, for the easel treat holder (tutorial from the I4U Christmas 2011 Edition).</div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>I hope you get inspired by a fairy tale or fable and join us for the <a href="http://www.blog2.ourcraftlounge.com/?p=6370">OCL91 Challenge</a>. As a reminder, OCL stamps are not required to participate, but you get extra points for using them. Each month, one random participant will be chosen to win an OCL stamp set of their choice! You have until Thu., Nov. 17 @ 11:59 PM to link your card or project for this week's challenge.</div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>Happy crafting!</div><div><div><br /><br /><table border="0" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1"><tbody><tr><td><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/"><img border="0" src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Snowy_Letters/l.gif" /><img border="0" src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Snowy_Letters/i.gif" /><img border="0" src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Snowy_Letters/s.gif" /><img border="0" src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Snowy_Letters/a.gif" /></a><br /><div align="right"><span >Glitter Graphics</span></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3051580552915584597-1878791189822214332?l=craftingwithprincesslisa.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>lisa808http://www.blogger.com/profile/03199193932870358979noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051580552915584597.post-89412274346586346052011-11-03T23:20:00.003-04:002011-11-04T08:53:31.290-04:00Happy Friday!<br /><br />Today is my first post for my two-month Design Team term with <a href="http://www.blog2.ourcraftlounge.com/">Our Craft Lounge</a>. This week's challenge, <a href="http://www.blog2.ourcraftlounge.com/?p=6336">OCL90</a>, is to distress your card/project. For my card, I used the OCL Crafty Cling Rubber Single, <a href="http://www.ourcraftlounge.net/Crafty-Cling-Rubber-Single--Fall-Scarecrow_p_699.html">Fall Scarecrow</a>. This set includes one large image and two sentiments.<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-XbPqkdmPnCc/TrNaEZSlIJI/AAAAAAAAB5I/yc5JhFE7Q4Q/s1600/ocl90%2B-%2Bdistressed%2Bharvest.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 354px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670975387344380050" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-XbPqkdmPnCc/TrNaEZSlIJI/AAAAAAAAB5I/yc5JhFE7Q4Q/s400/ocl90%2B-%2Bdistressed%2Bharvest.JPG" /></a><br /><br />I stamped the scarecrow on Very Vanilla with Staz-On Timber Brown. The face, straw, and post were colored with markers and the clothing (Bazzill CS &amp; SU DSP) was paper-pieced. The card base is Dusty Durango, the striped paper is from a holiday paper stack, and I added a layer of burlap. I used the distressing tool on all the layers and sponged with Versafine Vintage Sepia. The sentiment was also stamped with Timber Brown.<br /><br />Please visit the <a href="http://www.blog2.ourcraftlounge.com/?p=6336">OCL Blog </a>for all the details on this week's challenge. I hope you get a chance to play along. OCL stamps are not required, but you get extra points for using them. You have until Thu., 11/10 @ 11:59 PM to link your entry on the <a href="http://www.blog2.ourcraftlounge.com/?p=6336">OCL blog</a>. You may enter as many times as you like. Each month one random participant is chosen to win an OCL stamp set of their choice. <br /><br />Happy crafting &amp; distressing!<br /><br /><table border="0" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1"><br /><tbody><br /><tr><br /><br /><td><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/"><img border="0" src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Bouncing_Letters/l.gif" /><img border="0" src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Bouncing_Letters/i.gif" /><img border="0" src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Bouncing_Letters/s.gif" /><img border="0" src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Bouncing_Letters/a.gif" /></a><br /><br /><div align="right"><a title="Glitter Graphics" href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:-2;">Glitter Graphics</span></a></div></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3051580552915584597-8941227434658634605?l=craftingwithprincesslisa.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>lisa808http://www.blogger.com/profile/03199193932870358979noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051580552915584597.post-7476464311976339422011-11-01T23:00:00.002-04:002011-11-01T23:09:31.427-04:00Happy Tuesday!<br /><br />It's November and that means my Guest Designer Team position with<br /><a href="http://www.blog2.ourcraftlounge.com/">Our Craft Lounge </a>has officially begun!<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-aCt_YQ4FaV8/TrCyqHzYarI/AAAAAAAAB48/1EqbYvvfDSE/s1600/OCLDTbuttonbrickcopy.png"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 175px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 175px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670228367578262194" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-aCt_YQ4FaV8/TrCyqHzYarI/AAAAAAAAB48/1EqbYvvfDSE/s400/OCLDTbuttonbrickcopy.png" /></a><br />My first OCL post will be Friday.<br /><br /><br /><table border="0" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1"><br /><tbody><br /><tr><br /><td><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/"><img border="0" src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/l.gif" /><img border="0" src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/i.gif" /><img border="0" src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/s.gif" /><img border="0" src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/a.gif" /></a><br /><div align="right"><a title="Glitter Graphics" href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:-2;">Glitter Graphics</span></a></div></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3051580552915584597-747646431197633942?l=craftingwithprincesslisa.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>lisa808http://www.blogger.com/profile/03199193932870358979noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051580552915584597.post-84422286475294724672011-10-30T22:08:00.002-04:002011-10-30T23:10:40.427-04:00Happy Sunday!<br /><br />Today's project is an album I made for my brother, Kevin, for Halloween. It is made with 6 x 6 pieces of thin wood and covered with SU DSP. I used quite a few punches and Sizzix dies for embellishing. The album can be folded closed as a book and it can also stand open on its own. Click <a href="http://craftingwithprincesslisa.blogspot.com/2010/11/halloween-holz-leporello.html">here</a> to see another Halloween version I made last year and <a href="http://craftingwithprincesslisa.blogspot.com/2009/12/christmas-album-for-wolfgang.html">here</a> for a Christmas one. <br /><br />This first picture shows the album folded:<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vcckUFtrufw/Tq4D1zDbk_I/AAAAAAAAB4w/v164gxGciZU/s1600/k%2527s%2Bhalloween%2Balbum%2Bclosed.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 378px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5669473203678581746" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vcckUFtrufw/Tq4D1zDbk_I/AAAAAAAAB4w/v164gxGciZU/s400/k%2527s%2Bhalloween%2Balbum%2Bclosed.JPG" /></a><br />This picture is the green side:<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ydvmJjGju44/Tq4D1oWYORI/AAAAAAAAB4k/eRqkWFzA1Hg/s1600/k%2527s%2Bhalloween%2Balbum%2Bopen%2B-%2Bgreen.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 175px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5669473200805263634" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ydvmJjGju44/Tq4D1oWYORI/AAAAAAAAB4k/eRqkWFzA1Hg/s400/k%2527s%2Bhalloween%2Balbum%2Bopen%2B-%2Bgreen.JPG" /></a><br />I think Kevin will want to put pictures from our annual family Halloween dinner in the five places on the green side of the album.<br /><br />The flip side is orange:<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8g3xMBVAhso/Tq4D1dXCkhI/AAAAAAAAB4Y/T4d4WroYPKo/s1600/k%2527s%2Bhalloween%2Balbum%2Bopen%2B-%2Borange.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 184px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5669473197855248914" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8g3xMBVAhso/Tq4D1dXCkhI/AAAAAAAAB4Y/T4d4WroYPKo/s400/k%2527s%2Bhalloween%2Balbum%2Bopen%2B-%2Borange.JPG" /></a><br />I made the orange side for pictures of our annual visit to Blaze at<br />Van Cortlandt Manor in Croton. Blaze is a display of more than 4,000 carved and lighted pumpkins as well as various Halloween scenes. <br /><br />Here is a picture of one of the pumpkins:<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nNH2MB6PfEo/Tq4D0t_7K6I/AAAAAAAAB4Q/fOiM5lra57I/s1600/307895_2457051556317_1552971784_2590089_1579710893_n%255B1%255D.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5669473185141828514" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nNH2MB6PfEo/Tq4D0t_7K6I/AAAAAAAAB4Q/fOiM5lra57I/s400/307895_2457051556317_1552971784_2590089_1579710893_n%255B1%255D.jpg" /></a><br />So, were you in the path of the freak snow storm? Here is a picture I took yesterday at 4:00 PM:<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-N8hZSjeplcc/Tq4D0Zin80I/AAAAAAAAB4A/GE7V1WWeDAE/s1600/sat.%252C%2Boct.%2B29%2B4PM.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5669473179650224962" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-N8hZSjeplcc/Tq4D0Zin80I/AAAAAAAAB4A/GE7V1WWeDAE/s400/sat.%252C%2Boct.%2B29%2B4PM.JPG" /></a><br />It continued snowing until 2:00 AM today. About eight inches came down at my mother's house. My brother, Richard, lives 30 minutes away and he had about 14 inches. In addition to losing power yesterday afternoon, he lost many beautiful, ornamental trees in his backyard.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Thanks for stopping by.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div><br /><table border="0" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1"><br /><tbody><br /><tr><br /><td><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/"><img border="0" src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Halloween/l.gif" /><img border="0" src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Halloween/i.gif" /><img border="0" src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Halloween/s.gif" /><img border="0" src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Halloween/a.gif" /></a><br /><div align="right"><a title="Glitter Graphics" href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:-2;">Glitter Graphics</span></a></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div><br /><div></div><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3051580552915584597-8442228647529472467?l=craftingwithprincesslisa.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>lisa808http://www.blogger.com/profile/03199193932870358979noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051580552915584597.post-16225280927979975782011-10-20T03:00:00.000-04:002011-10-20T03:00:06.779-04:00Happy Thursday!<br /><br />Welcome to the sixth challenge at <a href="http://challengesbyar.blogspot.com/">Challenges by AR</a>. Maria is hosting this challenge and her theme is Christmas.<br /><br />I chose the <a href="http://www.creationsbyar.com/TISSUE-POT_p_90.html">Tissue Pot </a>template. <br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/--r4Pm5USe5A/Tp49_X9tdyI/AAAAAAAAB3g/-7AQLCCYUwY/s1600/AR102011%2B-%2Bxmas%2Btissue%2Bbox.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 368px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5665033540252563234" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/--r4Pm5USe5A/Tp49_X9tdyI/AAAAAAAAB3g/-7AQLCCYUwY/s400/AR102011%2B-%2Bxmas%2Btissue%2Bbox.JPG" /></a><br />The Tissue Pot is red glitter paper (note, I used the hot glue gun to assemble the box as sticky tape would not hold on the glitter paper). The beautiful patterned papers are MME Lost &amp; Found Christmas Collection. The chipboard embellishment is from my stash and coordinated perfectly with the papers. As these papers are so sparkly and festive, I felt any additional embellishing would take away from the beauty of the finished Tissue Pot. <br /><br />For all the details on the Christmas Challenge and to see the other Challenge Team members' projects, please visit the <a href="http://challengesbyar.blogspot.com/">Challenges by AR blog</a>.<br /><br />I hope you join us this week and link your new Christmas template project. One lucky participant will receive a template of their choice from <a href="http://www.creationsbyar.com/TEMPLATES--ALL_c_1.html">Creations by AR</a>. You may use any template for your project. If you would like to try a <a href="http://www.creationsbyar.com/TEMPLATES--ALL_c_1.html">Creations by AR </a>template, there are a couple of freebies available.<br /><br /><br /><table border="0" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1"><br /><tbody><br /><tr><br /><td><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/"><img border="0" src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/l.gif" /><img border="0" src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/i.gif" /><img border="0" src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/s.gif" /><img border="0" src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/a.gif" /></a><br /><div align="right"><a title="Glitter Graphics" href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:-2;">Glitter Graphics</span></a></div></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3051580552915584597-1622528092797997578?l=craftingwithprincesslisa.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>lisa808http://www.blogger.com/profile/03199193932870358979noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051580552915584597.post-17234581375785190932011-10-13T16:39:00.002-04:002011-10-13T16:53:07.927-04:00Happy Thursday!<br /><br />I made a few more Halloween treats for this week's <a href="http://www.blog2.ourcraftlounge.com/?p=6168">OCL challenge</a>:<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0eBGHdcxRag/TpdMx16f5QI/AAAAAAAAB3U/Fylqgis3btI/s1600/ocl86%2B-%2Bhalloween%2Btreat%2Bboxes.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 226px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5663079475611428098" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0eBGHdcxRag/TpdMx16f5QI/AAAAAAAAB3U/Fylqgis3btI/s400/ocl86%2B-%2Bhalloween%2Btreat%2Bboxes.JPG" /></a><br />Supplies used: Bazzill CS, retired SU DSP, and OCL Spooky Tags stamp set. You can find the treat box directions <a href="http://creativepad.typepad.com/creative_pad/2009/12/seasonal-saturdays-candy-wrapper-box.html">here</a>.<br /><br />There's still time to play along with this week's OCL challenge. The challenge link closes at midnight tonight.<br /><br /><br /><table border="0" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1"><br /><tbody><br /><tr><br /><td><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/"><img border="0" src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Halloween/l.gif" /><img border="0" src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Halloween/i.gif" /><img border="0" src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Halloween/s.gif" /><img border="0" src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Halloween/a.gif" /></a><br /><div align="right"><a title="Glitter Graphics" href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:-2;">Glitter Graphics</span></a></div></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3051580552915584597-1723458137578519093?l=craftingwithprincesslisa.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>lisa808http://www.blogger.com/profile/03199193932870358979noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051580552915584597.post-79741432512326847262011-10-12T18:38:00.002-04:002011-10-12T18:53:57.258-04:00Happy Wednesday!<br /><br />This week's challenge at <a href="http://www.blog2.ourcraftlounge.com/?p=6168">Our Craft Lounge Blog </a>is to create a Halloween treat. I made a 'tool box' using the Sizzix #2 box, Pumpkin Pie CS, and OCL Spooky Tags stamp set:<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0G_v9GOqE6w/TpYXWuPU2bI/AAAAAAAAB3E/fZCcJg9duYM/s1600/ocl86%2B-%2Bhalloween%2Btool%2Bbox.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 218px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5662739260601850290" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0G_v9GOqE6w/TpYXWuPU2bI/AAAAAAAAB3E/fZCcJg9duYM/s400/ocl86%2B-%2Bhalloween%2Btool%2Bbox.JPG" /></a><br />This makes a cute child's treat. A Halloween pencil serves as the handle and a few goodies fit inside the box.<br /><br />I made two additional 'tool boxes' using the SU Fangtastic (retired) stamp set:<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zArpnozTLOk/TpYXWd3gpPI/AAAAAAAAB24/UmpvWnZf8LY/s1600/project%2B%25234%2B-%2Bfangtastic.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 231px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5662739256206992626" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zArpnozTLOk/TpYXWd3gpPI/AAAAAAAAB24/UmpvWnZf8LY/s400/project%2B%25234%2B-%2Bfangtastic.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-O41tmh7QvcU/TpYXWCDMpFI/AAAAAAAAB2s/SWXXhRhDT5g/s1600/project%2B%25234%2B-%2Bwitchy.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 204px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5662739248739820626" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-O41tmh7QvcU/TpYXWCDMpFI/AAAAAAAAB2s/SWXXhRhDT5g/s400/project%2B%25234%2B-%2Bwitchy.JPG" /></a><br />There's still time to play along in this week's OCL challenge. You have until midnight tomorrow to link your Halloween treat. Each month one lucky participant will be chosen to win an OCL stamp set of their choice!</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Happy crafting!</div><br /><div></div><br /><div><br /><table border="0" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1"><br /><tbody><br /><tr><br /><td><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/"><img border="0" src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Halloween/l.gif" /><img border="0" src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Halloween/i.gif" /><img border="0" src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Halloween/s.gif" /><img border="0" src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Halloween/a.gif" /></a><br /><div align="right"><a title="Glitter Graphics" href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:-2;">Glitter Graphics</span></a></div></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><br /></div><br /><div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3051580552915584597-7974143251232684726?l=craftingwithprincesslisa.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>lisa808http://www.blogger.com/profile/03199193932870358979noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051580552915584597.post-57628517970475550872011-09-29T03:00:00.004-04:002011-10-18T23:02:08.174-04:00Happy Thursday!<br /><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;">eta: Someone asked what is in the pillow box hanger. They are lemon scented cloth wet wipes that are rolled in a long packaging. I don't know where they can be purchased. I get them at a seafood restaurant.<br /></span><br />Digital, digital, let's get digital! Oh, sorry, I got a little carried away.<br /><br /><br />Welcome to the fifth challenge at <a href="http://challengesbyar.blogspot.com/">ChallengesbyAR</a>. I am the host this week and my theme is Fall/Halloween. The calendar may say that Fall is officially here, but luckily, in my opinion, Fall is not yet in the air!<br /><br /><br />I am excited to announce that we have a special sponsor for this challenge--<a href="http://www.mygrafico.com/">MYGRAPHICO</a>!<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PD3Hjy7h-e0/ToOCrE2IfgI/AAAAAAAAB1I/RDCxK1vU2CQ/s1600/mygraphico.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 305px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 56px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5657509233454251522" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PD3Hjy7h-e0/ToOCrE2IfgI/AAAAAAAAB1I/RDCxK1vU2CQ/s400/mygraphico.JPG" /></a> The challenge team received two <a href="http://www.mygrafico.com/">MYGRAPHICO</a> files to use for our projects. The first file, <a href="http://www.mygrafico.com/illustrations-cliparts/falling-for-autumn-elements/prod_3346.html">Falling for Autumn</a>, contains Fall elements and the second file, <a href="http://www.mygrafico.com/illustrations-cliparts/spooktacular/prod_5616.html">Spooktacular</a>, contains Fall and Halloween digital papers and elements. What I like best about digital papers and images is being able to size them.<br /><br /><br />For my project I used the <a href="http://www.creationsbyar.com/PILLOW-BOX-HANGER_p_80.html">CreationsbyAR Pillow Box Hanger</a> template along with two graphics from the Falling for Autumn set.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-uHB7YU1sTQ8/ToN6jSs34cI/AAAAAAAAB1A/jymQzb4Bd1o/s1600/ar092911%2B-%2Bpillow%2Bbox.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 270px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5657500303641534914" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-uHB7YU1sTQ8/ToN6jSs34cI/AAAAAAAAB1A/jymQzb4Bd1o/s400/ar092911%2B-%2Bpillow%2Bbox.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br />The Pillow Box Hanger was created with Crushed Curry card stock. I printed the Swirl Leaves on White card stock, cut it to size, and sponged the edges with Crushed Curry before adhering it to the Pillow Box Hanger. I printed the Sunflowers in two different sizes, trimmed them, and then adhered them with pop dots. A little Crushed Curry Polka Dot ribbon and some wet wipes completed the project.<br /><br /><br />So, what are you waiting for?!?!? Click on over to the <a href="http://challengesbyar.blogspot.com/">ChallengesbyAR blog</a> to see all the fabulous creations by the Challenge Team. Once you are done with all the eye candy, I sure hope you use a template and link your Fall or Halloween project. One lucky participant will receive a <a href="http://www.mygrafico.com/">MYGRAPHICO</a> file of their choice. How awesome is that?!?!?<br /><br /><br />Happy crafting!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><table border="0" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1"><br /><br /><tbody><br /><br /><tr><br /><br /><td><br /><br /><div><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/"></a></div><br /><br /><div><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/"><img border="0" src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/l.gif" /><img border="0" src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/i.gif" /><img border="0" src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/s.gif" /><img border="0" src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/a.gif" /></a></div><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><div align="right"><a title="Glitter Graphics" href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/"><span style="font-size:0;">Glitter Graphics</span></a></div></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3051580552915584597-5762851797047555087?l=craftingwithprincesslisa.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>lisa808http://www.blogger.com/profile/03199193932870358979noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051580552915584597.post-47491338725014915832011-09-20T15:11:00.003-04:002011-09-20T15:36:47.239-04:00<div><br /></div><div>Happy Tuesday!</div><div><br /></div><div>The Fall 2011 session of <a href="http://www.inkspirations4uonline.com/">I4U!</a> is in full swing. Today I am sharing my version of Project #2. As soon as I saw the sample project I knew I wanted to go with a Christmas theme. </div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LVDAojTQGl0/TnjlxyAk32I/AAAAAAAAB04/6nbF7tbOg7o/s1600/i4u%2Bproject%2B%25232%2B-%2Bfront.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 356px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5654521975564197730" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LVDAojTQGl0/TnjlxyAk32I/AAAAAAAAB04/6nbF7tbOg7o/s400/i4u%2Bproject%2B%25232%2B-%2Bfront.JPG" /></a><br />Last year I made one of those birds (printed template at 50%) for my Fall banner and swore I would never do it again. Oh well, I guess I'll try not to swear in the future :) The template and tutorial can be found <a href="http://stampndesigntemplates.blogspot.com/2010/08/su-3-d-bird-template.html">here</a> (note: I used sticky tape both times rather than glue for assembling the bird).</div><div><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-d3udF_ePnDo/TnjlxcTqW6I/AAAAAAAAB0w/F6vU-on6E34/s1600/i4u%2Bproject%2B%25232%2B-%2Bside.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 344px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5654521969738668962" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-d3udF_ePnDo/TnjlxcTqW6I/AAAAAAAAB0w/F6vU-on6E34/s400/i4u%2Bproject%2B%25232%2B-%2Bside.JPG" /></a><br />Both sides of the birdhouse are the same. The piece of baker's twine around the rhinestone brad is the 'anchor' that holds the roof down (the opposite side of the roof is attached with sticky tape). </div><div><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-UdhTFfKNGhM/TnjlxNm8EXI/AAAAAAAAB0o/1O-vbCzpiks/s1600/i4u%2Bproject%2B%25232%2B-%2Bback.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 384px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5654521965792989554" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-UdhTFfKNGhM/TnjlxNm8EXI/AAAAAAAAB0o/1O-vbCzpiks/s400/i4u%2Bproject%2B%25232%2B-%2Bback.JPG" /></a><br /><div></div></div></div></div><div>Supplies used: Close to Cocoa, Old Olive, &amp; Real Red CS, Merry Moments DSP (retired), Best is Yet, Dasher, &amp; Vintage Labels stamp sets. </div><div><br /></div><div>Thanks for stopping by.</div><div><br /></div><div><div><div></div><table cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1" border="0"><tbody><tr><td><div><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/"></a></div><div><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/"><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/l.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/i.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/s.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/a.gif" border="0" /></a></div><div><div align="right"><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/" title="Glitter Graphics"><span >Glitter Graphics</span></a></div></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3051580552915584597-4749133872501491583?l=craftingwithprincesslisa.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>lisa808http://www.blogger.com/profile/03199193932870358979noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051580552915584597.post-49657344755951906982011-09-16T16:18:00.003-04:002011-09-16T16:30:49.405-04:00<div><br /></div><div>Happy Friday!</div><div><br /></div><div>Today's card is for <a href="http://freshlymadesketches.blogspot.com/">Freshly Made Sketches Challenge #2</a> and <a href="http://www.inkspirations4uonline.com/">Inkspirations4U! Sketch Challenge #1.</a> FMS is a new challenge blog that I discovered through <a href="http://www.stampinchic.com/">Ann</a>, who is a GD hosting this week's challenge.</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-C1JPdUzpywA/TnOvVyvA5-I/AAAAAAAAB0g/AQfWy7bM1C0/s1600/i4u%2Bsketch%2Bch%2B1%2B-%2Bregal%2Brose.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 321px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5653054746211182562" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-C1JPdUzpywA/TnOvVyvA5-I/AAAAAAAAB0g/AQfWy7bM1C0/s400/i4u%2Bsketch%2Bch%2B1%2B-%2Bregal%2Brose.jpg" /></a><br /><div></div></div><div>I usually like to brayer the embossed Tulip Frame layer, but the FMS challenge blog is all about 'keeping it clean!' The more I look at the card, the more I like the all white layer!</div><div><br /></div><div>Thanks for stopping by.</div><div><br /></div><div><div><div></div><table cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1" border="0"><tbody><tr><td><div><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/"></a></div><div><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/"><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/l.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/i.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/s.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/a.gif" border="0" /></a></div><div><div align="right"><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/" title="Glitter Graphics"><span >Glitter Graphics</span></a></div></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3051580552915584597-4965734475595190698?l=craftingwithprincesslisa.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>lisa808http://www.blogger.com/profile/03199193932870358979noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051580552915584597.post-46446084540639508312011-09-10T15:47:00.004-04:002011-09-10T16:10:20.598-04:00<div><br /></div><div>Happy Saturday!</div><div><br /></div><div>Well, I'm a bit behind getting all my Halloween cards and gifts made. Yes, I know, that's hard to believe given that Halloween is my favorite time for crafting. Luckily, the fabulous DT for the <a href="http://www.palspaperarts.com/2011/09/ppa110-fashion-inspiration-bewitched-and-blog-candy.html">Pals Paper Arts</a> posted a Halloween challenge this week! So, I got busy this morning and made my first ever luminary.</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--oNHayn5pBA/Tmu_LOVQQuI/AAAAAAAAB0Q/LmxxniJMfG8/s1600/PPA110%2B-%2Bspooky%2Bluminary%2B1.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 395px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5650820357013127906" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--oNHayn5pBA/Tmu_LOVQQuI/AAAAAAAAB0Q/LmxxniJMfG8/s400/PPA110%2B-%2Bspooky%2Bluminary%2B1.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_Gh-smC3g8s/Tmu_K6h6dUI/AAAAAAAAB0I/FKSlWO6lhC8/s1600/PPA110%2B-%2Bspooky%2Bluminary%2B2.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 388px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5650820351697515842" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_Gh-smC3g8s/Tmu_K6h6dUI/AAAAAAAAB0I/FKSlWO6lhC8/s400/PPA110%2B-%2Bspooky%2Bluminary%2B2.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-c9_IfJh6WcY/Tmu_K9yWcxI/AAAAAAAAB0A/2rJNXBTC9Ew/s1600/PPA110%2B-%2Bspooky%2Bluminary%2B3.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 394px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5650820352571765522" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-c9_IfJh6WcY/Tmu_K9yWcxI/AAAAAAAAB0A/2rJNXBTC9Ew/s400/PPA110%2B-%2Bspooky%2Bluminary%2B3.JPG" /></a><br /><div></div></div></div></div><div>Supplies used: Bazzill Raven CS, Orange Vellum, K&amp;Co Halloween Black Dots Paper, Medium Window Sheet, Wicked Cool stamp set (stamped with Jet Black Staz-On), MS punch (Bats, accented with White Gel pen), and Spellbinders Classic Ovals.</div><div><br /></div><div>If you would like to participate in this week's PPA challenge, the link is open until 1:00 PM EST on Tuesday, 9/13.</div><div><br /></div><div>Happy crafting!</div><div><br /></div><div><div><div></div><table cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1" border="0"><tbody><tr><td><div><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/"></a></div><div><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/"><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/l.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/i.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/s.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/a.gif" border="0" /></a></div><div><div align="right"><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/" title="Glitter Graphics"><span>Glitter Graphics</span></a></div></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3051580552915584597-4644608454063950831?l=craftingwithprincesslisa.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>lisa808http://www.blogger.com/profile/03199193932870358979noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051580552915584597.post-62366103863873746482011-09-08T03:00:00.003-04:002011-09-08T03:00:11.022-04:00<div><br /></div><div>Happy Thursday!</div><div><br /></div><div>Welcome to the fourth challenge at <a href="http://challengesbyar.blogspot.com/">Challenges by AR</a>. Lori is hosting this week and her theme is Something Sporty. I chose the <a href="http://www.creationsbyar.com/ICE-SKATES-DIGITAL-STAMP-AND-CUT-FILE-FREE_p_26.html">Ice Skate Digital Stamp</a> to create a favor/treat box for a skating party.</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8shFjNVGmJ0/TmaGryRruRI/AAAAAAAABz4/I_DFmTLr0cI/s1600/AR090811%2B-%2Bice%2Bskate%2Btreat%2Bbox%2B1.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 384px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5649350869371304210" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8shFjNVGmJ0/TmaGryRruRI/AAAAAAAABz4/I_DFmTLr0cI/s400/AR090811%2B-%2Bice%2Bskate%2Btreat%2Bbox%2B1.JPG" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>I used SU Shimmery White CS for the skates and box along with Bazzill Raven for the heels and Making Memories Solid Silver for the blades. </div><div><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ndSm3pdHUjE/TmaGrmIaD7I/AAAAAAAABzw/aCqRBNrHWyA/s1600/AR090811%2B-%2Bice%2Bskate%2Btreat%2Bbox%2B2.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 340px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5649350866111172530" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ndSm3pdHUjE/TmaGrmIaD7I/AAAAAAAABzw/aCqRBNrHWyA/s400/AR090811%2B-%2Bice%2Bskate%2Btreat%2Bbox%2B2.JPG" /></a><br /></div><div>Check out those little skates. Yes, I used Shrinky Dinks! What fun that was. I colored the heels with a black Sharpie and rubbed Silver Pigment Ink on the blades, then popped 'em in the toaster oven. Don't they look cute on the ribbon laces?!?!?</div><div><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0f1m_NOxfcE/TmaGrZOFL1I/AAAAAAAABzo/k4sLDHW1hiM/s1600/AR090811%2B-%2Bice%2Bskate%2Btreat%2Bboc%2B3.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 292px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5649350862645309266" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0f1m_NOxfcE/TmaGrZOFL1I/AAAAAAAABzo/k4sLDHW1hiM/s400/AR090811%2B-%2Bice%2Bskate%2Btreat%2Bboc%2B3.JPG" /></a></div><div><div></div></div></div></div><div><br /></div><div>Please visit the <a href="http://challengesbyar.blogspot.com/">Challenges by AR blog</a> to see the other Challenge Team Members' projects. I hope you get a chance to use a template and participate in the Something Sporty challenge. At the end of the challenge period, one lucky participate will win a template of their choice from <a href="http://www.creationsbyar.com/TEMPLATES--ALL_c_1.html">Creations by AR</a> (four new templates were added to the store in the last week).</div><div><br /></div><div>Happy crafting!</div><div><div><div></div><table cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1" border="0"><tbody><tr><td><div><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/"></a></div><div><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/"><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/l.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/i.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/s.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/a.gif" border="0" /></a></div><div><div align="right"><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/" title="Glitter Graphics"><span>Glitter Graphics</span></a></div></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3051580552915584597-6236610386387374648?l=craftingwithprincesslisa.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>lisa808http://www.blogger.com/profile/03199193932870358979noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051580552915584597.post-26245187485950925702011-09-06T07:45:00.004-04:002011-09-06T09:18:39.238-04:00<div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Happy Tuesday,</div><div><br /></div><div>This week the team at the <a href="http://justusgirlschallenge.blogspot.com/2011/09/100-challenges-with-jugs.html">JUGS blog</a> is celebrating their 100th challenge. They decided to use their very first sketch for this week's challenge. Here is my take (I flipped the sketch):<br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/--XYxkwmPowM/TmYIBI1icnI/AAAAAAAABzg/ssKvQIQDQwM/s1600/jugs100%2B-%2Blighthouse.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 350px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5649211598227796594" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/--XYxkwmPowM/TmYIBI1icnI/AAAAAAAABzg/ssKvQIQDQwM/s400/jugs100%2B-%2Blighthouse.JPG" /></a><br /><div></div></div><div>Supplies used: Bashful Blue, Kraft, Marina Mist, &amp; Naturals White CS, Summer Picnic DSP (retired), SU rope (retired), Sail Away stamp (seagulls) &amp; WPlus9 Guiding Light stamp set, Crystal Stickles, Pearl, and Life Preserver brad.</div><div><br /></div><div>If you would like to play along this week, you have until Thursday, 9/08 @ 9:00 PM EST to link your take on the sketch.</div><div><br /></div><div>Thanks for stopping by.</div><div><br /></div><div><div><div></div><table cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1" border="0"><tbody><tr><td><div><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/"></a></div><div><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/"><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/l.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/i.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/s.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/a.gif" border="0" /></a></div><div><div align="right"><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/" title="Glitter Graphics"><span >Glitter Graphics</span></a></div></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3051580552915584597-2624518748595092570?l=craftingwithprincesslisa.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>lisa808http://www.blogger.com/profile/03199193932870358979noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051580552915584597.post-87416512926014824862011-09-04T09:22:00.003-04:002011-09-04T09:34:23.994-04:00<div> <br /></div><div>Happy Sunday!</div><div> <br /></div><div>Today's card is for the second challenge at the <a href="http://gettincrafty.typepad.com/stampin_queens_sketch_cha/2011/08/sqsc-2-1.html">Stampin' Queens Sketch Challenge blog</a>.</div><div> <br /></div><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-g7OowfwdfAw/TmN7y9qsBMI/AAAAAAAABzY/QSjBmrzjz0o/s1600/SQSC2%2B-%2Bsail%2Baway.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 328px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5648494473130017986" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-g7OowfwdfAw/TmN7y9qsBMI/AAAAAAAABzY/QSjBmrzjz0o/s400/SQSC2%2B-%2Bsail%2Baway.JPG" /></a> <br /><div></div></div><div>Supplies used: Kraft, Marina Mist, Soft Suede, &amp; Very Vanilla CS, Baker's Twine, and the Sail Away stamp.</div><div> <br /></div><div>I stamped the sail boat image twice, cut out a set of sails, and popped them up on the main image. The banners (stamped with seagulls) were also attached with dimensionals. </div><div> <br /></div><div>Thanks for stopping by and happy crafting!</div><div> <br /></div><div><div><div></div><table cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1" border="0"><tbody><tr><td><div><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/"></a></div><div><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/"><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/l.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/i.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/s.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/a.gif" border="0" /></a></div><div><div align="right"><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/" title="Glitter Graphics"><span >Glitter Graphics</span></a></div></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div><div> <br /></div><div> <br /></div><div> <br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3051580552915584597-8741651292601482486?l=craftingwithprincesslisa.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>lisa808http://www.blogger.com/profile/03199193932870358979noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051580552915584597.post-21397646495214931142011-09-01T16:14:00.002-04:002011-09-01T16:37:13.609-04:00<div> <br /></div><div>Happy Thursday!</div><div> <br /></div><div>On Monday my friend <a href="http://kreativfenster.blogspot.com/">Diana</a> and I had a fun afternoon of craft shopping and lunch. During our delicious pizza lunch, she surprised me with this gorgeous gift:</div><div> <br /></div><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wx3gsDoRLRo/Tl_nySnnaaI/AAAAAAAABzQ/IH1SYMIhnqg/s1600/rr%2Bbday%2Bfrom%2Bdiana.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 351px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5647487308923365794" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wx3gsDoRLRo/Tl_nySnnaaI/AAAAAAAABzQ/IH1SYMIhnqg/s400/rr%2Bbday%2Bfrom%2Bdiana.JPG" /></a> <br /><div> </div></div><div>In addition to the birthday card inside the beautiful purse, there was a package of Prima Vintage Trinkets (I hope to make good use of some of them this weekend), a hand sanitizer (I am always using wipes), and a birthday cake in a jar that even included a candle (perhaps I should go make a cup of tea now and enjoy that chocolate yumminess)!</div><div> <br /></div><div>Thank you Diana!</div><div> <br /></div><div><div><div></div><table cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1" border="0"><tbody><tr><td><div><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/"></a></div><div><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/"><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/l.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/i.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/s.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/a.gif" border="0" /></a></div><div><div align="right"><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/" title="Glitter Graphics"><span >Glitter Graphics</span></a></div></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div><div> <br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3051580552915584597-2139764649521493114?l=craftingwithprincesslisa.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>lisa808http://www.blogger.com/profile/03199193932870358979noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051580552915584597.post-71335449926730393702011-08-28T09:33:00.003-04:002011-08-28T09:51:59.311-04:00<div> <br /></div><div>Happy Sunday!</div><div> <br /></div><div>I heard about a new sketch challenge blog through <a href="http://createdbyu.blogspot.com/2011/08/grunge-background-halloween-card.html">Sharon</a>, who is on the design team of <a href="http://gettincrafty.typepad.com/stampin_queens_sketch_cha/">Stampin' Queens Sketch Challenge</a>.</div><div> <br /></div><div>Here is my card for the first challenge:</div><div> <br /></div><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-TJ6HglEjtik/TlpD9CAGZuI/AAAAAAAABzI/gLpoJKdLAr8/s1600/SQSC1%2B-%2Bspooky%2Bclosed.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 366px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5645899798650709730" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-TJ6HglEjtik/TlpD9CAGZuI/AAAAAAAABzI/gLpoJKdLAr8/s400/SQSC1%2B-%2Bspooky%2Bclosed.JPG" /></a> <br /></div><div> <br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-QCTbCN9STaM/TlpD84xgVEI/AAAAAAAABzA/8JRQwqkFxnA/s1600/SCSQ1%2B-%2Bspooky%2Bopen.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 323px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5645899796173575234" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-QCTbCN9STaM/TlpD84xgVEI/AAAAAAAABzA/8JRQwqkFxnA/s400/SCSQ1%2B-%2Bspooky%2Bopen.JPG" /></a> <br /><div></div></div></div><div>I stamped the witch's feet twice, cut out one pair of boots, and popped them up on the image. The witch's hat is also attached with pop dots. I plan to slide a gift card into the top of the bat border.</div><div> <br /></div><div>Supplies used: Perfect Plum and Pumpkin Pie CS, Cast a Spell DSP (retired), Black satin and Pumpkin Pie grosgrain ribbons, Wicked Cool stamp set, and MS border punch.</div><div> <br /></div><div>Thanks for stopping by.</div><div> <br /></div><div><div><div></div><table cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1" border="0"><tbody><tr><td><div><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/"></a></div><div><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/"><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/l.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/i.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/s.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/a.gif" border="0" /></a></div><div><div align="right"><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/" title="Glitter Graphics"><span >Glitter Graphics</span></a></div></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div><div> <br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3051580552915584597-7133544992673039370?l=craftingwithprincesslisa.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>lisa808http://www.blogger.com/profile/03199193932870358979noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051580552915584597.post-4255208811352827442011-08-24T07:03:00.003-04:002011-08-24T08:32:34.725-04:00<div> <br /></div><div>Happy Wednesday!</div><div> <br /></div><div>This week LeAnne has created a sketch for <a href="http://thepaperplayers.blogspot.com/2011/08/challenge-60-cas-sketch.html">The Paper Players Challenge #60</a>.</div><div> <br /></div><div>For my card, I used Lovely Lilac CS &amp; ink and Flowers for You DSP:</div><div> <br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xujuEXN0Rpo/TlTa18fPDjI/AAAAAAAAByo/QLGf0IZTWAw/s1600/the%2Bpaper%2Bplayers%2B%252360%2B-%2Bflowers%2Bfor%2Byou.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 299px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5644376853307133490" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xujuEXN0Rpo/TlTa18fPDjI/AAAAAAAAByo/QLGf0IZTWAw/s400/the%2Bpaper%2Bplayers%2B%252360%2B-%2Bflowers%2Bfor%2Byou.JPG" /></a> <br /><div></div></div><div>The 'faux fabric' flowers were created with 1 1/4" and 1" circles (click <a href="http://creativepad.typepad.com/creative_pad/2011/08/faux-fabric-flower-tutorial.html">here </a>to see Carolina's video). I spritzed them with Champagne Shimmer Mist and used glitter brads for the centers. As the sentiment is a clear stamp (PTI's In Bloom), I curved it a bit on the block so it would follow the oval (Spellbinders' Classic Ovals Large and Classic Scalloped Ovals Large). To finish off the card, I used sheer, shimmery ribbon (M's), a Recollections Pearl Brad, Sizzlet Swirls (Old Olive), and a few pearls.</div><div> <br /></div><div>As I am 'bow challenged,' I am quite proud of this bow. But, I must share my five-attempts to make it! I have seen a few tutorials on making bows by wrapping a brad around looped ribbon. Looked easy--ha! My first attempt I didn't flatten the prongs all the way. My second attempt and the loops slipped out of my fingers before I could tighten the prongs. Attempts three and four involved tying the bow first with baker's twine, but the knot kept slipping. I wasn't about to give up yet, oh no. On the fifth attempt I was able to tie the bow with the baker's twine and then add the pretty pearl brad! </div><div> <br /></div><div>Thanks for stopping by (and you can now stop laughing at my bow story!).</div><div> <br /></div><div><div><div></div><table cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1" border="0"><tbody><tr><td><div><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/"></a></div><div><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/"><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/l.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/i.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/s.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/a.gif" border="0" /></a></div><div><div align="right"><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/" title="Glitter Graphics"><span >Glitter Graphics</span></a></div></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div><div> <br /></div><div> <br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3051580552915584597-425520881135282744?l=craftingwithprincesslisa.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>lisa808http://www.blogger.com/profile/03199193932870358979noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051580552915584597.post-69080862500290273202011-08-20T17:38:00.007-04:002011-08-21T06:29:23.770-04:00<div> <br /></div><div>Happy Sunday,</div><div> <br /></div><div>This week's challenge at <a href="http://www.blog2.ourcraftlounge.com/?p=5690">Our Craft Lounge</a> is to use lace on your card/project.</div><div> <br /></div><div>Here is my card:</div><div> <br /></div><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bYpw7_Dtl1Y/TlAqUgcjuFI/AAAAAAAAByY/SP__bbTWWNA/s1600/ocl79%2B-%2Baa%2Band%2Blace.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 314px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5643056864890697810" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bYpw7_Dtl1Y/TlAqUgcjuFI/AAAAAAAAByY/SP__bbTWWNA/s400/ocl79%2B-%2Baa%2Band%2Blace.JPG" /></a> <br /><div><div><div></div></div></div></div><div>Supplies used: Almost Amethyst and Old Olive CS, Tea Party DSP (in case I haven't mentioned it before, it is one of my all-time favorites!), SU Scallop Trim border punch, EKSuccess corner punch, Marianne Designs die (thanks Regina for letting me use it!), Sizzlet Oval die, pearls, lace, and OCL Tea Time stamp set.</div><div> <br /></div><div>Now, on to the exciting news!!! Did you see the new button on the top of my left sidebar??? I have been chosen to be a Guest Designer for Our Craft Lounge for the months of November and December!!! Please click <a href="http://www.blog2.ourcraftlounge.com/?p=5686">here</a> to see the OCL announcement.</div><div> <br /></div><div><div><div></div><table cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1" border="0"><tbody><tr><td><div><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/"></a></div><div><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/"><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/l.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/i.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/s.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/a.gif" border="0" /></a></div><div><div align="right"><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/" title="Glitter Graphics"><span >Glitter Graphics</span></a></div></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div><div> <br /></div><div> <br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3051580552915584597-6908086250029027320?l=craftingwithprincesslisa.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>lisa808http://www.blogger.com/profile/03199193932870358979noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051580552915584597.post-67321856919165443222011-08-20T16:44:00.004-04:002011-08-20T17:34:13.073-04:00<div> <br /></div><div>Happy Saturday!</div><div> <br /></div><div>This week's <a href="http://www.papercraftplanet.com/group/3dchallengegroup/forum/topic/show?id=2076575%3ATopic%3A1816118&amp;xg_source=msg">3D Challenge at PCP </a>is to create a mini pizza box for the man in your life. Adela is the host and she has provided her template free this week for the challenge.</div><div> <br /></div><div>I made (or attempted to make!) my pizza box into a pool table:</div><div> <br /></div><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qBJaBKeDhGQ/TlAc2G0_uII/AAAAAAAAByA/eujWHtBqthw/s1600/3d127%2B-%2Bpool%2Bpizza%2Bbox.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 360px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5643042048966637698" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qBJaBKeDhGQ/TlAc2G0_uII/AAAAAAAAByA/eujWHtBqthw/s400/3d127%2B-%2Bpool%2Bpizza%2Bbox.JPG" /></a> <br /><div></div></div><div>The pool balls (do they have a special name?) were made with a 5/8" punch and the JRS Small Alphabet stamp set. I plan to put a gift card inside and give it to my brother, Kevin, for his birthday. Yes, he loves to play pool.</div><div> <br /></div><div>The current challenge at <a href="http://challengesbyar.blogspot.com/">Challenges by AR</a> is a Masculine Birthday theme. You can combine the two masculine challenges. Click<a href="http://craftingwithprincesslisa.blogspot.com/2011/08/challenges-by-ar-ar081811-masculine.html"> here</a> to see my Masculine Sweet Treat. Hope you get to play along with us this week.</div><div> <br /></div><div><div><div></div><table cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1" border="0"><tbody><tr><td><div><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/"></a></div><div><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/"><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/l.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/i.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/s.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/a.gif" border="0" /></a></div><div><div align="right"><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/" title="Glitter Graphics"><span >Glitter Graphics</span></a></div></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div><div> <br /></div><div> <br /></div><div> <br /></div><div> <br /></div><div> <br /></div><div> <br /></div><div> <br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3051580552915584597-6732185691916544322?l=craftingwithprincesslisa.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>lisa808http://www.blogger.com/profile/03199193932870358979noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051580552915584597.post-87137676737536478232011-08-19T03:52:00.003-04:002011-08-19T14:47:22.400-04:00<div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-edvewUaJp4Q/Tk4Xg3xfeZI/AAAAAAAABx4/9kUQ8Mf0IfA/s1600/paper%2Bplayers%2B%252359%2Bin%2Bpinks.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 375px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5642473236636596626" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-edvewUaJp4Q/Tk4Xg3xfeZI/AAAAAAAABx4/9kUQ8Mf0IfA/s400/paper%2Bplayers%2B%252359%2Bin%2Bpinks.JPG" /></a> <br /><div></div></div><div>Happy Friday,</div><div> <br /></div><div>This week <a href="http://thepaperplayers.blogspot.com/2011/08/challenge-59-color-challenge-from-am.html">The Paper Players</a> have a color challenge -- Pretty in Pink, Regal Rose, and Rose Red.</div><div> <br /></div><div>The scalloped half circle was created with a Magnolia Doohickeys die (thanks Regina!). The butterflies are an MS punch.</div><div> <br /></div><div>I originally intended to use Pretty in Pink satin ribbon, but when I was ready to assemble the card I realized I didn't have it with me, so I had to use White. I really should have started the card over and made the scalloped circle white too, but I was too lazy last night to begin anew. Hopefully, the pearls balance out the starkness of the ribbon with all the pink :)</div><div> <br /></div><div>Thanks for stopping by.</div><div> <br /></div><div><div><div></div><table cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1" border="0"><tbody><tr><td><div><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/"></a></div><div><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/"><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/l.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/i.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/s.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/a.gif" border="0" /></a></div><div><div align="right"><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/" title="Glitter Graphics"><span >Glitter Graphics</span></a></div></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div><div> <br /></div><div> <br /></div><div> <br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3051580552915584597-8713767673753647823?l=craftingwithprincesslisa.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>lisa808http://www.blogger.com/profile/03199193932870358979noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051580552915584597.post-85068666278892477342011-08-18T05:00:00.001-04:002011-08-18T05:00:01.870-04:00<div> <br /></div><div>Happy Thursday,</div><div> <br /></div><div>Welcome to the the third challenge at<a href="http://challengesbyar.blogspot.com/"> Challenges by AR</a>. Vicki is our host for this challenge and her theme is Masculine Birthday. I used the <a href="http://www.creationsbyar.com/CUPCAKE-BASKET-TEMPLATE_p_19.html">Cupcake Basket Template</a> to create a masculine birthday treat. <br /></div><div> <br /></div><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ou9qWYofEfE/TkweigOmN1I/AAAAAAAABxk/sQh6OLmjtRc/s1600/AR081811%2B-%2Bmasculine%2Bbday%2Bcupcake%2B1.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 355px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5641918011303933778" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ou9qWYofEfE/TkweigOmN1I/AAAAAAAABxk/sQh6OLmjtRc/s400/AR081811%2B-%2Bmasculine%2Bbday%2Bcupcake%2B1.JPG" /></a> <br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xQpdiDjff38/TkweiVIbh8I/AAAAAAAABxc/ekJPOoA756A/s1600/AR081811%2B-%2Bmasculine%2Bbday%2Bcupcake%2B2.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 371px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5641918008325277634" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xQpdiDjff38/TkweiVIbh8I/AAAAAAAABxc/ekJPOoA756A/s400/AR081811%2B-%2Bmasculine%2Bbday%2Bcupcake%2B2.JPG" /></a> <br /></div><div>The cupcake holder was made with Bazzill Ocean CS and Provo Craft patterned paper. I used a piece of gauze on the front with a life preserver brad and stamped images from the WPlus9 Guiding Light stamp set. </div><div> <br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vDvdMtoIEbg/TkweiMWx_OI/AAAAAAAABxU/GXMmqAPdrGA/s1600/AR081811%2B-%2Bmasculine%2Bbday%2Bcupcake%2B3.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 397px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5641918005969550562" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vDvdMtoIEbg/TkweiMWx_OI/AAAAAAAABxU/GXMmqAPdrGA/s400/AR081811%2B-%2Bmasculine%2Bbday%2Bcupcake%2B3.JPG" /></a> <br /></div><div>The rope is a retired SU product. I used glue dots on the knots to attach the rope to the sides and back of the cupcake holder. The little flag (HB sentiment is SU) finished the nautical theme.</div><div> <br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-IxxxaOv8of0/TkwehgVRvWI/AAAAAAAABxM/sevYKewEI_E/s1600/AR081811%2B-%2Bmasculine%2Bbday%2Bcupcake%2B4.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 351px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5641917994152082786" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-IxxxaOv8of0/TkwehgVRvWI/AAAAAAAABxM/sevYKewEI_E/s400/AR081811%2B-%2Bmasculine%2Bbday%2Bcupcake%2B4.JPG" /></a> <br /><div></div></div></div></div></div><div>The embellishment on the top was attached to one side only of the holder so that the handles could still be slid open. </div><div> <br /></div><div>Please visit the <a href="http://challengesbyar.blogspot.com/">Challenges by AR blog</a> to see the other challenge members' Masculine Birthday projects. I hope you get a chance to use a template and participate in this week's challenge. You may use any template for your project, but why not use a <a href="http://www.creationsbyar.com/TEMPLATES--ALL_c_1.html">Creations by AR</a> template? There are two free templates available for you to try. The challenge link will be open for one week and at the end of the challenge one lucky participant will win a template of her/his choice from <a href="http://www.creationsbyar.com/TEMPLATES--ALL_c_1.html">Creations by AR</a>.</div><div> <br /></div><div>I look forward to seeing your Masculine Birthday projects!</div><div> <br /></div><div>Happy crafting!</div><div> <br /></div><div><div><div></div><table cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1" border="0"><tbody><tr><td><div><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/"></a></div><div><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/"><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/l.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/i.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/s.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/a.gif" border="0" /></a></div><div><div align="right"><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/" title="Glitter Graphics"><span>Glitter Graphics</span></a></div></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div><div> <br /></div><div> <br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3051580552915584597-8506866627889247734?l=craftingwithprincesslisa.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>lisa808http://www.blogger.com/profile/03199193932870358979noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051580552915584597.post-26856281084610651952011-08-14T18:07:00.003-04:002011-08-15T04:26:29.845-04:00<div><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ddAm6b8qk10/TkhHQYem6FI/AAAAAAAABxA/7JW-qBovVnA/s1600/with%2Blove%2Bin%2Bso%2Bsaffron.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 391px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5640836880055855186" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ddAm6b8qk10/TkhHQYem6FI/AAAAAAAABxA/7JW-qBovVnA/s400/with%2Blove%2Bin%2Bso%2Bsaffron.JPG" /></a></div><div> </div><div> <br /></div><div>Happy Monday!</div><div> <br /></div><div> </div><div>It has been awhile since I have inked up my Greenhouse Garden set. I thought this image would be perfect to combine with a daisy embellishment.</div><div> <br /></div><div> </div><div>Basic Black and So Saffron make a pretty, summer color combo. I hand-trimmed the bottoms of the Top Note dies to coordinate with the punched border. A simple sentiment (Love &amp; Care) along with a few pearls and a button finished it off.</div><div> </div><div> <br /></div><div>Thanks for stopping by.</div><div> <br /></div><div><div><div></div><table cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1" border="0"><tbody><tr><td><div><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/"></a></div><div><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/"><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/l.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/i.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/s.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/a.gif" border="0" /></a></div><div><div align="right"><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/" title="Glitter Graphics"><span >Glitter Graphics</span></a></div></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div><div> <br /></div><div> </div><div> </div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3051580552915584597-2685628108461065195?l=craftingwithprincesslisa.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>lisa808http://www.blogger.com/profile/03199193932870358979noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051580552915584597.post-59042887325978764472011-08-10T13:02:00.005-04:002011-08-10T13:19:57.442-04:00<div> <br /></div><div>Happy Wednesday!</div><div> <br /></div><div>This week's challenge at <a href="http://www.blog2.ourcraftlounge.com/?p=5480">Our Craft Lounge</a> is to create a shaped card.</div><div> <br /></div><div>I decided to make a spooky house-shaped card. Here is the front:</div><div> <br /></div><div> <br /></div><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-W0cM7O-DBL8/TkK6FoedEjI/AAAAAAAABw4/f2WCnPL9j98/s1600/OCL76%2B-%2BSpooky%2BTag%2BHouse%2B1.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 370px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5639274289348547122" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-W0cM7O-DBL8/TkK6FoedEjI/AAAAAAAABw4/f2WCnPL9j98/s400/OCL76%2B-%2BSpooky%2BTag%2BHouse%2B1.JPG" /></a> <br /></div><div>Opening the first fold:</div><div> <br /></div><div> <br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TNUnHYGeAw0/TkK6FLf5YlI/AAAAAAAABww/pcD-D3m4DZU/s1600/OCL76%2B-%2BSpooky%2BTag%2BHouse%2B2.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 396px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5639274281569968722" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TNUnHYGeAw0/TkK6FLf5YlI/AAAAAAAABww/pcD-D3m4DZU/s400/OCL76%2B-%2BSpooky%2BTag%2BHouse%2B2.JPG" /></a> <br /></div><div>And, the second fold reveals three gift tags:</div><div> <br /></div><div> <br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KMIasEgARvo/TkK6EzmMTvI/AAAAAAAABwo/76N7Jnx2rzM/s1600/OCL76%2B-%2BSpooky%2BTag%2BHouse%2B3.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 295px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5639274275153923826" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KMIasEgARvo/TkK6EzmMTvI/AAAAAAAABwo/76N7Jnx2rzM/s400/OCL76%2B-%2BSpooky%2BTag%2BHouse%2B3.JPG" /></a> <br /><div></div></div></div></div><div>I used two OCL stamp sets--On the Fence and Spooky Tags.</div><div> <br /></div><div>Thanks for stopping by. </div><div> <br /></div><div><div><div></div><table cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1" border="0"><tbody><tr><td><div><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/"></a></div><div><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/"><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/l.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/i.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/s.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/a.gif" border="0" /></a></div><div><div align="right"><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/" title="Glitter Graphics"><span >Glitter Graphics</span></a></div></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div><div> <br /></div><div> <br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3051580552915584597-5904288732597876447?l=craftingwithprincesslisa.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>lisa808http://www.blogger.com/profile/03199193932870358979noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051580552915584597.post-91875431238946948852011-08-08T15:47:00.003-04:002011-08-08T17:00:16.410-04:00<div> <br /></div><div>Happy Monday!</div><div> <br /></div><div>Last week was busy and fun! My blog friend <a href="http://diekreativeecke.blogspot.com/">Regina</a> visited! We shared three full days of crafting.</div><div> <br /></div><div>Here is a picture of the fabulous gifts she brought for me:</div><div> <br /></div><div> <br /></div><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-j-4Jo2WKh0Y/TkA-pEa7udI/AAAAAAAABwg/ymC2M-E7TNs/s1600/gift%2Bfrom%2BRegina.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 337px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5638575608750127570" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-j-4Jo2WKh0Y/TkA-pEa7udI/AAAAAAAABwg/ymC2M-E7TNs/s400/gift%2Bfrom%2BRegina.JPG" /></a> <br /></div><div>Besides the boxes being pretty, they were filled with chocolates. Love the Top Note toppers with the daisies (and the chocolates inside the baggies!).</div><div> <br /></div><div> <br /></div><div>Here I what I had for Regina:</div><div> <br /></div><div><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-XOKEFIpzVy0/TkA-bI9YaPI/AAAAAAAABwY/bnDk6NJUyog/s1600/gift%2Bfor%2Bregina.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 358px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5638575369450186994" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-XOKEFIpzVy0/TkA-bI9YaPI/AAAAAAAABwY/bnDk6NJUyog/s400/gift%2Bfor%2Bregina.JPG" /></a> <br /></div><div>I used Pink Pirouette and Rich Razzleberry. btw, 12 Hershey Nuggets fit inside the Top Note Purse. </div><div> <br /></div><div>I baked a cheesecake and creme caramels for our afternoon crafting breaks. Wolfgang was in charge of meals.</div><div> <br /></div><div> <br /></div><div>Regina teaching me how to make those lovely daisies (Sizzix Daisies #2 die):</div><div> <br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Baz-fcdy3tU/TkA-bMxOEoI/AAAAAAAABwQ/xv6k50TH8Go/s1600/DSCN3116.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 300px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5638575370472919682" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Baz-fcdy3tU/TkA-bMxOEoI/AAAAAAAABwQ/xv6k50TH8Go/s400/DSCN3116.JPG" /></a> <br /></div><div> <br /></div><div>The birthday daisy bouquet Regina made for me:</div><div> <br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KijPKJaJnIM/TkA-a50P1BI/AAAAAAAABwI/M1-ncd6Jq7Y/s1600/regina%2527s%2Bdaisies.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 272px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5638575365385344018" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KijPKJaJnIM/TkA-a50P1BI/AAAAAAAABwI/M1-ncd6Jq7Y/s400/regina%2527s%2Bdaisies.JPG" /></a></div><div> <br /></div><div>Such a pretty bouquet deserved a new vase. I used the CreationsbyAR <a href="http://www.creationsbyar.com/Lets-Vase-It_p_86.html">Lets Vase It</a> template.</div><div> <br /></div><div> <br /></div><div>My first daisy:</div><div> <br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Q7ylnPo5z5U/TkA-avPsOaI/AAAAAAAABwA/0nK7KjmlGuk/s1600/my%2B1st%2Bdaisy.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 360px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5638575362547661218" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Q7ylnPo5z5U/TkA-avPsOaI/AAAAAAAABwA/0nK7KjmlGuk/s400/my%2B1st%2Bdaisy.JPG" /></a></div><div> <br /></div><div>Not bad, wouldn't you say?!?!? I wanted a Fall flower so I used Crushed Curry and Dusty Durango.</div><div> <br /></div><div> <br /></div><div>And, a picture of Regina's last night here--we had a wonderful dinner:</div><div> <br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WY-1y4GjYEU/TkA-aXwldRI/AAAAAAAABv4/9PWzE7J5FHA/s1600/DSCN3117.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 300px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5638575356243178770" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WY-1y4GjYEU/TkA-aXwldRI/AAAAAAAABv4/9PWzE7J5FHA/s400/DSCN3117.JPG" /></a> <br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div>In addition to daisies, Regina made a gorgeous Wedding Exploding Box (check it out <a href="http://diekreativeecke.blogspot.com/2011/08/zur-hochzeit.html">here</a>), a birthday card, and a first day of school card. And, I made a mini album for my brother, Kevin. </div><div> <br /></div><div>I hope we get the opportunity to visit with each other again. Thank you Regina!</div><div> <br /></div><div><div><div></div><table cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1" border="0"><tbody><tr><td><div><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/"></a></div><div><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/"><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/l.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/i.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/s.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/a.gif" border="0" /></a></div><div><div align="right"><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/" title="Glitter Graphics"><span >Glitter Graphics</span></a></div></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div><div> <br /></div><div> </div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3051580552915584597-9187543123894694885?l=craftingwithprincesslisa.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>lisa808http://www.blogger.com/profile/03199193932870358979noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051580552915584597.post-35929865604405244742011-08-04T16:29:00.003-04:002011-08-04T17:03:54.354-04:00<div><br /></div><div>Happy Thursday!</div><div><br /></div><div>Last week Wolfgang asked me to make a little house-themed welcome home gift for friends of his that have been on vacation. </div><div><br /></div><div>I decided to use my dog house treat box template. Wolfgang chose the colors--Certainly Celery, Pixie Pink, and Rich Razzleberry. Of course, this project involved baking too!</div><div><br /></div><div>Here is the front of the house with the little matching 'Welcome Home' card (I got the idea for the card from my friend <a href="http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/2009120?cat=fav">Jean's card</a>) and cookies:</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0uO4wtc6BaM/TjsBwW62H_I/AAAAAAAABvw/i8f9APPpkJk/s1600/hoffmann%2Bhouse%2B1.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 359px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5637101288882053106" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0uO4wtc6BaM/TjsBwW62H_I/AAAAAAAABvw/i8f9APPpkJk/s400/hoffmann%2Bhouse%2B1.JPG" /></a><br /></div><div>Side and back view (both sides are the same):</div><div><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vAmQhIT8Lp8/TjsBwG075lI/AAAAAAAABvo/cypeFuxb5Mk/s1600/hoffmann%2Bhouse%2B2.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 315px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5637101284562298450" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vAmQhIT8Lp8/TjsBwG075lI/AAAAAAAABvo/cypeFuxb5Mk/s400/hoffmann%2Bhouse%2B2.JPG" /></a></div></div><div><br /></div><div>The fence &amp; butterfly are MS punches, the sunflower &amp; card roof eave are SU punches, and the little flowers were made with an EKSuccess punch. The grill was cut from a piece of patterned paper. The wreath is from the Vintage Labels stamp set and the bird/branch from the Silhouette Sentiments stamp set (both retired).</div><div><br /></div><div>Thanks for stopping by. </div><div><br /></div><div><div><div></div><table cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1" border="0"><tbody><tr><td><div><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/"></a></div><div><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/"><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/l.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/i.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/s.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/a.gif" border="0" /></a></div><div><div align="right"><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/" title="Glitter Graphics"><span >Glitter Graphics</span></a></div></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3051580552915584597-3592986560440524474?l=craftingwithprincesslisa.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>lisa808http://www.blogger.com/profile/03199193932870358979noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051580552915584597.post-18843733911011787962011-07-28T00:30:00.003-04:002011-07-28T03:16:45.563-04:00<div><br /></div><div>Happy Thursday!</div><div><br /></div><div>Welcome to the second challenge at <a href="http://challengesbyar.blogspot.com/">Challenges by AR</a>. Lyn is our host for this challenge and her theme is Blissful Summer with a Twist of Orange. I used the <a href="http://www.creationsbyar.com/3-POCKET-CADDY-TEMPLATE_p_17.html">3-Pocket Caddy</a> template to create a Summer Pedicure Kit.</div><div><br /></div><div>The front pocket contains a bottle of nail polish and a pair of toe separators.</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ALMAHhxLE8g/TjBkx4nDGGI/AAAAAAAABvg/Lq-vKl9zwa0/s1600/AR072911-3%2Bpocket%2Bcaddy%2Bpedicure%2Bkit-front.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634113942013024354" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ALMAHhxLE8g/TjBkx4nDGGI/AAAAAAAABvg/Lq-vKl9zwa0/s400/AR072911-3%2Bpocket%2Bcaddy%2Bpedicure%2Bkit-front.JPG" /></a><br /></div><div>For polish removal, I put a package of cotton rounds and Q-tips in the middle pocket.</div><div><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4GG07GDV_p8/TjBkxtosQqI/AAAAAAAABvY/85hINwDuRhc/s1600/AR072911-3%2Bpocket%2Bcaddy%2Bpedicure%2Bkit-side.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 358px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634113939067126434" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4GG07GDV_p8/TjBkxtosQqI/AAAAAAAABvY/85hINwDuRhc/s400/AR072911-3%2Bpocket%2Bcaddy%2Bpedicure%2Bkit-side.JPG" /></a><br /></div><div>In the back pocket you will find a nail buffer and mini hand cream.</div><div><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hDcDRXKKcMA/TjBkxOgJBPI/AAAAAAAABvQ/JnBQAeFCKrc/s1600/AR072911-3%2Bpocket%2Bcaddy%2Bpedicure%2Bkit-back.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 366px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634113930709763314" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hDcDRXKKcMA/TjBkxOgJBPI/AAAAAAAABvQ/JnBQAeFCKrc/s400/AR072911-3%2Bpocket%2Bcaddy%2Bpedicure%2Bkit-back.JPG" /></a><br /><div></div></div></div></div><div>Supplies used: SU Pumpkin Pie CS, Cosmo Cricket Half Shell patterned paper, My Mind's Eye Stella Rose ribbon, SU Tropical Party stamp set (retired).</div><div><br /></div><div><div>Don't forget to stop by the <a href="http://challengesbyar.blogspot.com/">Challenges by AR</a> blog to get all the details on Lyn's challenge. The challenge link will remain open for one week. Following the close of the link, one 'Summer' template crafter will win a template of her/his choice from <a href="http://www.creationsbyar.com/">Creations by AR</a>. I hope you get the opportunity to participate in this Blissful Summer with a Twist of Orange challenge!</div><div><br /></div><div>Happy crafting!</div><div><br /></div><div><div><div></div><table cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1" border="0"><tbody><tr><td><div><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/"></a></div><div><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/"><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/l.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/i.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/s.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/a.gif" border="0" /></a></div><div><div align="right"><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/" title="Glitter Graphics"><span>Glitter Graphics</span></a></div></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div> <div> <div></div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3051580552915584597-1884373391101178796?l=craftingwithprincesslisa.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>lisa808http://www.blogger.com/profile/03199193932870358979noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051580552915584597.post-79765316013021034462011-07-25T05:34:00.004-04:002011-07-26T17:34:41.483-04:00<div><br /></div><div>Happy Tuesday!</div><div><br /></div><div>Three weeks ago my friend <a href="http://kreativfenster.blogspot.com/">Diana</a> and I spent a wonderful afternoon and evening together that included shopping, ice cream, and dinner. Yes, the ice cream came before the dinner! </div><div><br /></div><div>Diana made this beautiful bag for me that was filled with heavenly milk and white chocolates:</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-o6J_Sists0o/Ti8umplQD0I/AAAAAAAABvI/Cg_nFCGnoi0/s1600/gift%2Bfrom%2Bdiana.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 386px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633772900395781954" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-o6J_Sists0o/Ti8umplQD0I/AAAAAAAABvI/Cg_nFCGnoi0/s400/gift%2Bfrom%2Bdiana.JPG" /></a><br /></div><div>I made Diana this post-it note holder (designed by <a href="http://www.carlas-scraps.com/">Carla</a> for the last I4U) and nugget purses:</div><div><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FJGHfcANjYg/Ti8uma_pzmI/AAAAAAAABvA/kjU37TxImPU/s1600/post-it%2Bnote%2Bfor%2Bdiana.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 390px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633772896479989346" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FJGHfcANjYg/Ti8uma_pzmI/AAAAAAAABvA/kjU37TxImPU/s400/post-it%2Bnote%2Bfor%2Bdiana.JPG" /></a><br /></div><div>I had meant to post my 'Summer' banner on the first day of Summer, but that somehow slipped by. Anyway, when I received the bird chipboard album (thanks <a href="http://www.stampinchic.com/">Ann</a>!), I knew right away that I wanted to decorate it for a banner. As I used DSP to cover the birds, I wanted to keep the embellishing simple. I used Prima flowers (so pretty edged with gold) for the 'eyes.'</div><div><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XLMd5n1h49c/Ti8umF1LaQI/AAAAAAAABu4/jqaNt1FkHCg/s1600/summer%2Bbanner.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 139px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633772890798909698" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XLMd5n1h49c/Ti8umF1LaQI/AAAAAAAABu4/jqaNt1FkHCg/s400/summer%2Bbanner.JPG" /></a><br /></div><div>Here's a picture of Harry catching some rays:</div><div><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--ZYVTey1L3Y/Ti8ul36oc_I/AAAAAAAABuw/xFtk6QcCz_Q/s1600/harry%2B06-01-11%2B01%2B-%2BCopy.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 300px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633772887063688178" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--ZYVTey1L3Y/Ti8ul36oc_I/AAAAAAAABuw/xFtk6QcCz_Q/s400/harry%2B06-01-11%2B01%2B-%2BCopy.JPG" /></a><br /></div><div>And, deciding to chill in the shade:</div><div><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dDTCOI4ahq0/Ti8ulpeQ2hI/AAAAAAAABuo/WOm9IVgw6kc/s1600/harry%2B06-01-11%2B03%2B-%2BCopy.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 300px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633772883186604562" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dDTCOI4ahq0/Ti8ulpeQ2hI/AAAAAAAABuo/WOm9IVgw6kc/s400/harry%2B06-01-11%2B03%2B-%2BCopy.JPG" /></a><br /><div><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div>Thanks for stopping by.</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><b>Lisa</b></span></div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3051580552915584597-7976531601302103446?l=craftingwithprincesslisa.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>lisa808http://www.blogger.com/profile/03199193932870358979noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051580552915584597.post-69096608967273707892011-07-24T13:51:00.004-04:002011-07-24T16:21:43.354-04:00<div><div><br /></div><div>Happy Sunday!</div><div><br /></div><div>I was honored to receive two blog awards last week!</div><div><br /></div><div>The Irresistibly Sweet Blog Award is from <a href="http://papertransformer.blogspot.com/">Sandy</a>, who does amazing coloring and intricate detail work.</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6W3xLaXDogQ/Tixb4qLS_uI/AAAAAAAABuI/jnlMe7LEJ_U/s1600/sweetblogaward.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 178px; height: 179px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5632978262886121186" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6W3xLaXDogQ/Tixb4qLS_uI/AAAAAAAABuI/jnlMe7LEJ_U/s400/sweetblogaward.png" /></a><br /></div><div>And, A Thing of Beauty Award is from <a href="http://lolis-mycorner.blogspot.com/">Lolis</a>, who created the prize-winning <a href="http://lolis-mycorner.blogspot.com/2011/07/wild-print-heart-box.html">Heart Box</a> for the Wild Prints challenge at Challenges by AR.</div><div><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OoYSFQ3knE4/Tixb4rVwyYI/AAAAAAAABuA/Ck-KuO3c0iI/s1600/Beauty_Award.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 170px; height: 170px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5632978263198452098" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OoYSFQ3knE4/Tixb4rVwyYI/AAAAAAAABuA/Ck-KuO3c0iI/s400/Beauty_Award.jpg" /></a><br /><div></div></div></div><div>I need to share seven random facts about myself:</div><div><br /></div><div>1. I eat cold Chocolate and Cream Cheese frostings from the can as if they were a dessert. </div><div><br /></div><div>2. I DO NOT like alcohol in my chocolates or desserts.</div><div><br /></div><div>3. I always get nail art.</div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>4. Halloween is my favorite holiday. (Is it really a holiday? Anyway, it's fun &amp; stress-free!)</div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>5. When reading a mystery novel, I always stop before the last few chapters and start over from the beginning. I like to figure out who the bad guy/gal is, so I re-read to make sure I didn't miss any details. (OK, perhaps that sounds silly to you.)</div><div><br /></div><div>6. Montauk is my most favorite place and it's always been my dream to have a beach home there. A girl can dream, right?!?!?</div><div><br /></div><div>7. As much as I love fruit, I CANNOT stand the smell, taste, or texture of bananas. Yucky! </div><div><br /></div><div>I would like to pass these two blog awards to all my wonderful blog visiting friends. Please feel free to post the blog badges on your blogs.</div><div><br /></div><div>A special thank you to Sandy and Lolis!</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><b>Lisa</b></span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div> </div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3051580552915584597-6909660896727370789?l=craftingwithprincesslisa.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>lisa808http://www.blogger.com/profile/03199193932870358979noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051580552915584597.post-16563296844573598012011-07-16T16:51:00.003-04:002011-07-16T17:10:43.507-04:00<div><br /></div><div>Happy Saturday!</div><div><br /></div><div>This week's challenge at <a href="http://www.blog2.ourcraftlounge.com/?p=5386">Our Craft Lounge</a> is to use chipboard on your project.</div><div><br /></div><div>Since I didn't have any chipboard embellishments, I decided to make my own. I used the Sizzix Lollipop dies to cut BOO from chipboard. It was scary running the chipboard through my BigKick. I'm not sure I would do it again. At least it still worked when I ran the letters through again with paper to cover the chipboard :)</div><div><br /></div><div>Here's my card using OCL On the Fence stamp set and home-made chipboard embellishments:</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-bayEmlxXZyY/TiH557TXDBI/AAAAAAAABtw/g-TCZrRFGRQ/s1600/OCL74%2B-%2Bon%2Bthe%2Bfence.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 331px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630055782756584466" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-bayEmlxXZyY/TiH557TXDBI/AAAAAAAABtw/g-TCZrRFGRQ/s400/OCL74%2B-%2Bon%2Bthe%2Bfence.JPG" /></a><br /><div></div></div><div>I stamped the tree off on scrap paper first so it would be a bit fainter than the graveyard and bats. After inking the moon stamp in black, I sponged white over it to give it an eerier look. A little black sponging finished the scene before laying the card.</div><div><br /></div><div>Happy crafting!</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><b>Lisa</b></span></div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3051580552915584597-1656329684457359801?l=craftingwithprincesslisa.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>lisa808http://www.blogger.com/profile/03199193932870358979noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051580552915584597.post-5699547594887349022011-07-13T07:43:00.002-04:002011-07-13T07:58:52.924-04:00<div><br /></div><div>Happy Wednesday!</div><div><br /></div><div>This week's challenge at <a href="http://www.blog2.ourcraftlounge.com/?p=5342">Our Craft Lounge</a> is Clean and Simple with flowers. I chose to make a gift tag:</div><div><br /></div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zgaOnnN-3rU/Th2E9ySbmII/AAAAAAAABto/55FNyMXdxFM/s1600/OCL73%2B-%2BTea%2BTime.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 326px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zgaOnnN-3rU/Th2E9ySbmII/AAAAAAAABto/55FNyMXdxFM/s400/OCL73%2B-%2BTea%2BTime.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628801306288953474" /></a><div><div><br /><div>Supplies used: SU - Flowers for You DSP (retired), Tempting Turquoise Ink &amp; Ribbon, Rhinestones, Top Note Die, and Small Oval &amp; Scalloped Oval Punches, Bazzill CS, Prima Flowers, Sizzlet Swirls Die, and OCL Tea Time Stamp Set. </div><div><br /></div><div>Thanks for stopping by--you are tea-rrific!</div><div><br /></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" >Lisa</span></b></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div> </div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3051580552915584597-569954759488734902?l=craftingwithprincesslisa.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>lisa808http://www.blogger.com/profile/03199193932870358979noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051580552915584597.post-57686402979918489842011-07-10T09:08:00.004-04:002011-07-10T10:58:12.864-04:00<div><br /></div><div>Happy Sunday!</div><div><br /></div><div>Are you having fun with the first challenge at <a href="http://challengesbyar.blogspot.com/">Challenges by AR</a>? I made another <a href="http://www.creationsbyar.com/HAUTE-TOTE-TEMPLATE_p_8.html">Haute Tote</a>. Did I tell you I love that template?!?!?</div><div><br /></div><div>A little story before the picture...</div><div><br /></div><div>Yesterday I was shoe shopping on-line and put an adorable pair of animal print sandals in my shopping cart. I got up to get my credit card and when I went to check-out I got a message that the shoes were not available! What's up with that? Why could I put them in my cart, but not buy them? Did someone else with a size 5 put the shoes in their cart too, but got to check out quicker than I tried to? </div><div><br /></div><div>After my shoe disappointment, I decided to craft. I searched on-line for animal print paper like the shoes I tried to purchase. Well, I came across pink zebra paper (no, the shoes did not look like that!) and printed it out. Guess what? It looked great with Melon Mambo!</div><div><br /></div><div>So, here is my 'cheer me up' haute tote:</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pccjcMIFia0/ThmkfmZHymI/AAAAAAAABtg/iniGCO1eWSc/s1600/wild%2Btote%2B-%2Bpink%2Bzebra.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 399px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5627710072164960866" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pccjcMIFia0/ThmkfmZHymI/AAAAAAAABtg/iniGCO1eWSc/s400/wild%2Btote%2B-%2Bpink%2Bzebra.JPG" /></a><div><br /></div><div>Don't forget to comment each day on the <a href="http://challengesbyar.blogspot.com/">Challenges by AR blog</a> for a chance to win a '<a href="http://www.creationsbyar.com/Lets-Vase-It_p_86.html">Let's Vase It</a>' template. Also, for each Wild Print template project you link you will receive a $1 gift certificate to <a href="http://www.creationsbyar.com/">Creations by AR</a>. And, at the end of the first challenge week, one lucky participate will win two templates of their choice!</div><div><br /></div><div>Thanks for stopping by!</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><b>Lisa</b></span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div></div></div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3051580552915584597-5768640297991848984?l=craftingwithprincesslisa.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>lisa808http://www.blogger.com/profile/03199193932870358979noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051580552915584597.post-16172281942199887852011-07-07T03:55:00.000-04:002011-07-07T03:55:00.292-04:00<div><br /></div><div>Happy Thursday!</div><div><br /></div><div>Today is the day! The first challenge has been posted at the <a href="http://challengesbyar.blogspot.com/">Challenges by AR blog</a>! </div><div><br /></div><div>There is so much to tell you about the kick-off of our first challenge. </div><div><br /></div><div>1. There will be a week-long celebration. Adela will be giving away one template each day for a week. Please leave a comment on the <a href="http://challengesbyar.blogspot.com/">Challenge Team blog</a> for your chance to win a fabulous, not yet released, template. </div><div><br /></div><div>2. Each project that you link for our first challenge will earn you a $1 gift certificate to <a href="http://www.creationsbyar.com/">Creations by AR.</a> </div><div><br /></div><div>3. And, at the end of our first challenge period, one lucky winner will receive two templates of their choice!</div><div><br /></div><div>Magdalena is our host for this first challenge and her theme is Wild Prints. I chose the <a href="http://www.creationsbyar.com/HAUTE-TOTE-TEMPLATE_p_8.html">Haute Tote template</a> and Bo Bunny papers for a wild, tropical look.</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LrSklFQdWJU/ThSuWKgRwuI/AAAAAAAABtQ/SPvRyPFq5qw/s1600/wild%2Btote%2B1.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 376px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5626313530292683490" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LrSklFQdWJU/ThSuWKgRwuI/AAAAAAAABtQ/SPvRyPFq5qw/s400/wild%2Btote%2B1.JPG" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>I made a flip flop tag to hang off the front of the tote and hung the change purse inside.</div><div><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--ZJ3MR8yZ_g/ThSuU3EvzMI/AAAAAAAABtI/DWiDkXwvgqQ/s1600/wild%2Btote%2B2.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 366px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5626313507897068738" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--ZJ3MR8yZ_g/ThSuU3EvzMI/AAAAAAAABtI/DWiDkXwvgqQ/s400/wild%2Btote%2B2.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8xXVCu-hHX4/ThSuUnPSdUI/AAAAAAAABtA/ABGurJX_VTc/s1600/wild%2Btote%2B3.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 328px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5626313503646315842" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8xXVCu-hHX4/ThSuUnPSdUI/AAAAAAAABtA/ABGurJX_VTc/s400/wild%2Btote%2B3.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_GBDce8IPQc/ThSuTeTWlpI/AAAAAAAABs4/R7tF5oqprxU/s1600/wild%2Btote%2B4.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 307px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5626313484067575442" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_GBDce8IPQc/ThSuTeTWlpI/AAAAAAAABs4/R7tF5oqprxU/s400/wild%2Btote%2B4.JPG" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>And, I made a 'coaster' album to put inside the purse:</div><div><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-UBs15BdAHTk/ThSuTMe89cI/AAAAAAAABsw/vrJHpj8FXyU/s1600/wild%2Btote%2B5.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 348px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5626313479284389314" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-UBs15BdAHTk/ThSuTMe89cI/AAAAAAAABsw/vrJHpj8FXyU/s400/wild%2Btote%2B5.JPG" /></a><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div>Adela's templates are available in PDF, SVG, and DXF formats, and come with detailed instructions. I used the PDF format and hand-cut my template. It was very easy to work with and assemble. The <a href="http://www.creationsbyar.com/HAUTE-TOTE-TEMPLATE_p_8.html">Haute Tote template</a> is a must-have! I envision making it in many different patterns. It can be elegant or fun. How about seasonal? Or, making party favors? There are so many options for this template.</div><div><br /></div><div>I look forward to read your comments about my Haute Tote and to see your creation(s) for this challenge. If you don't yet have a <a href="http://www.creationsbyar.com/">Creations by AR template</a>, your first one is only a click away!</div><div><br /></div><div>If you haven't been to the <a href="http://challengesbyar.blogspot.com/">Challenges by AR blog</a> yet, please hop over and join in on all the fun.</div><div><br /></div><div>Thanks for stopping by. Don't forget to visit the other Challenge Team members to see their Wild Print creations and leave them some loving comments too.</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><b>Lisa</b></span></div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3051580552915584597-1617228194219988785?l=craftingwithprincesslisa.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>lisa808http://www.blogger.com/profile/03199193932870358979noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051580552915584597.post-66579895348534389562011-07-02T15:09:00.004-04:002011-07-02T15:46:02.930-04:00<div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Happy Saturday!</div><div><br /></div><div>This week is the 100th Challenge at <a href="http://www.palspaperarts.com/2011/06/ppa100-whats-your-technique-oh-and-the-ppa-is-100.html">Pals Paper Arts Blog</a> and the theme is 'show us your favorite technique.' The Design Team is celebrating in grand style and will be giving away blog candy to one lucky, randomly chosen, crafter (US residents only). </div><div><br /></div><div>Of course, I had to go with a 3D project! Here is the front view:</div><div><br /></div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-gdWHqAgVHko/Tg9t_Vc766I/AAAAAAAABso/SCvMJP20u1Q/s1600/ppa%2B100%2Bapron%2B1.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-gdWHqAgVHko/Tg9t_Vc766I/AAAAAAAABso/SCvMJP20u1Q/s400/ppa%2B100%2Bapron%2B1.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5624835394466737058" /></a><br /><div>Side view:</div><div><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-53cp-3vrbAM/Tg9t_DDqUOI/AAAAAAAABsg/9m98ryFyvPQ/s1600/ppa%2B100%2Bapron%2B2.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 236px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-53cp-3vrbAM/Tg9t_DDqUOI/AAAAAAAABsg/9m98ryFyvPQ/s400/ppa%2B100%2Bapron%2B2.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5624835389528887522" /></a><br /></div><div>And, picture with the contents:</div><div><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YdSZBi0_c7k/Tg9t-9QAWEI/AAAAAAAABsY/abN9JCRxBoE/s1600/ppa%2B100%2Bapron%2B3.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 335px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YdSZBi0_c7k/Tg9t-9QAWEI/AAAAAAAABsY/abN9JCRxBoE/s400/ppa%2B100%2Bapron%2B3.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5624835387970050114" /></a><div></div></div><div><br /></div><div>Isn't that 'Chocolate Chip Cookie' tag adorable?!?!? I punched a two-inch circle, distressed the edges, sponged it, stamped it with a Judith Chocolate Chip stamp, took a 'bite' out of it with the scalloped circle punch, and attached it to the baggie with the new SU Baker's Twine. I had planned to put six cookies in the bag, but I baked before I crafted and there weren't many cookies left!</div><div><br /></div><div>I printed the recipe in Word using RGB values for Chocolate Chip. The 'From the Kitchen of' is a retired SU stamp that I will never part with! It has seen lots of inky love over the years.</div><div><br /></div><div>You have until Tuesday to enter a card or project using your favorite technique. <a href="http://www.palspaperarts.com/2011/06/ppa100-whats-your-technique-oh-and-the-ppa-is-100.html">Click </a>on over to the PPA blog for all the details.</div><div><br /></div><div>Thanks for stopping by and have a great weekend.</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><b>Lisa</b></span></div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3051580552915584597-6657989534853438956?l=craftingwithprincesslisa.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>lisa808http://www.blogger.com/profile/03199193932870358979noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051580552915584597.post-80062237922905167032011-06-27T16:46:00.005-04:002011-06-27T17:53:49.077-04:00<div><br /></div><div>Happy Monday!</div><div><br /></div><div>I have exciting new to share--I am a member of Adela Rossol's new Challenge Team!!!</div><div><br /></div><div><div>Adela is a frequent host of the weekly 3D Challenges at PCP and she has an on-line shop, <a href="http://www.creationsbyar.com/">Creations by AR</a>. I have been a fan and user of Adela's templates for a long time, and am beyond thrilled to be joining her and the other six very talented crafters on the Challenge Team.</div></div><div><br /></div><div><div>Challenges will be announced at <a href="http://challengesbyar.blogspot.com/">Challenges by AR </a>every third Thursday, with the first one being July 7. There will be so many exciting things going on to celebrate the launch of the new Challenge Blog. During the first week a random winner will be chosen each day to win a template of their choice. What do you need to do for a chance to win? It's simple...leave us a comment. Also, for every project entered in the first challenge, you will receive $1 gift certificate for Adela's shop.</div><div><br /></div><div></div></div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GtWU_0MIwds/Tgj200i7DCI/AAAAAAAABrg/OpO6FQ40EY8/s1600/ChallBlogAD-180x280-300.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 180px; height: 280px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GtWU_0MIwds/Tgj200i7DCI/AAAAAAAABrg/OpO6FQ40EY8/s400/ChallBlogAD-180x280-300.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5623015522090814498" /></a><div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>The first challenge is going to be wild. That's all I'm saying for now. I hope to see you on the 7th!</div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>btw, Adela and her design team will be having a blog hop tomorrow (starting at 9:00 AM EST) to celebrate the release of her new templates. For your chance to win a template, start the hopping and commenting at <a href="http://cbyar.blogspot.com/">Adela's blog</a>.</div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><b>Lisa</b></span></div><div><br /></div><div>btw, last week I tried to change my blog to a three-column lay-out and messed everything up. After trying hopelessly to fix it for over an hour, I finally asked Wolfgang for help. He got it back to the two-column lay-out, but we still haven't been able to get my blog banner full-sized.</div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div> </div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3051580552915584597-8006223792290516703?l=craftingwithprincesslisa.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>lisa808http://www.blogger.com/profile/03199193932870358979noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051580552915584597.post-78422425532669022192011-06-19T15:07:00.005-04:002011-06-19T15:23:51.389-04:00<div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" >Happy Sunday &amp; Happy Father's Day!</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" >This week's <a href="http://www.papercraftplanet.com/group/3dchallengegroup/forum/topics/sweet-jacket-3d118">3D Challenge at PCP</a> is to create something sweet that reminds you of a special father.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" >I decided to make a 'Yankee' shirt chocolate bar holder. I didn't have any striped paper, so I created my own in Word. The 'buttons' are brads and the letters/number were cut with the Sizzix Lollipop dies.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" >Here is the front view:</span></div><div><br /></div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wjyzCiUHaSA/Tf5Jcerp_7I/AAAAAAAABrI/MtifoD7lNU4/s1600/3d-118%2Bfront.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 396px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wjyzCiUHaSA/Tf5Jcerp_7I/AAAAAAAABrI/MtifoD7lNU4/s400/3d-118%2Bfront.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5620010138626293682" /></a><br /><div>And, the side view (two chocolate bars fit in the box):</div><div><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3Rc2aHEehOE/Tf5Jb4FZpGI/AAAAAAAABrA/xwBxfHGhZ4Q/s1600/3d-118%2Bside.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 372px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3Rc2aHEehOE/Tf5Jb4FZpGI/AAAAAAAABrA/xwBxfHGhZ4Q/s400/3d-118%2Bside.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5620010128265290850" /></a><br /></div><div>Can you guess what's on the back???</div><div><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-W0cgpO0tX7s/Tf5JbSWURTI/AAAAAAAABq4/T93U3y5xcoo/s1600/3d-118%2Bback.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 368px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-W0cgpO0tX7s/Tf5JbSWURTI/AAAAAAAABq4/T93U3y5xcoo/s400/3d-118%2Bback.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5620010118135694642" /></a><br /></div><div>Growing up we went to both Mets and Yankees games, but we are Yankees fans! Nowadays, you wouldn't catch me watching a Mets game (unless they are playing the Yankees!). </div><div><br /></div><div>Derek Jeter was just a wee lad the last time my father got to see a Yankee game, but I know he would be a fan. What man, woman, or child doesn't love Derek Jeter?!?!??</div><div><br /></div><div>Thanks for stopping by.</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><b>Lisa</b></span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3051580552915584597-7842242553266902219?l=craftingwithprincesslisa.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>lisa808http://www.blogger.com/profile/03199193932870358979noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051580552915584597.post-20384715435577555042011-06-19T15:07:00.001-04:002011-06-19T15:07:46.033-04:00<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3051580552915584597-2038471543557755504?l=craftingwithprincesslisa.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>lisa808http://www.blogger.com/profile/03199193932870358979noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051580552915584597.post-70442708091451469562011-06-18T08:31:00.004-04:002011-06-18T09:21:06.815-04:00<div><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-XGtozGTUMjw/Tfya-CrEUYI/AAAAAAAABqw/w0GsaxTamEs/s1600/BadgeFDG111.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 320px; height: 187px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5619536825711612290" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-XGtozGTUMjw/Tfya-CrEUYI/AAAAAAAABqw/w0GsaxTamEs/s400/BadgeFDG111.png" /></a></div><div> </div><div><br /></div><div>Happy Saturday!</div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>Thank you to everyone that stopped by my blog and left a comment during the Flag Day Hop and Giveaway!</div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>I had asked which of my three In a Pinch projects was your favorite, and the Lighthouse came in with the most votes. Frankie and the Bride &amp; Groom were tied. As much as I like Halloween and anything to do with the beach/water, I have to say that the Bride &amp; Groom set is my favorite.</div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>So, enough chit chat and on to the winner of the <b>$5.00 gift certificate to MTME</b>.</div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>Random.org chose<b> #36</b> and that comment belongs to <b>NanciLeeDesigns</b>!</div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>Congratulations Nanci Lee! I have already sent your gift certificate to the E-mail address you left in your comment.</div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>Happy crafting!</div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><b>Lisa</b></span></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3051580552915584597-7044270809145146956?l=craftingwithprincesslisa.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>lisa808http://www.blogger.com/profile/03199193932870358979noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051580552915584597.post-1261890209216166532011-06-14T03:12:00.007-04:002011-06-14T05:43:12.523-04:00<div><div><div> </div><div><br /></div><div>Happy Tuesday &amp; Happy Flag Day!</div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>Welcome to the Flag Day Blog Hop (June 14 - June 17) and Giveaway. Thanks to Holly and the Dog for arranging this fun hop (with blog candy at each stop!). To start at the beginning please click below:</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a href="http://inkpaperstamps.com/2011/06/13/flag-day-giveaway/"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-8576" title="BadgeFDG11" src=http://inkpaperstamps.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/BadgeFDG111.png alt="" width="320" height="187" /></a> <br /><br /><br /></div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div>I am super excited to be participating in my first blog hop. For my project today, I have used the <a href="http://mytimemadeeasy.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=7_5&amp;products_id=7">In a Pinch </a>template from <a href="http://mytimemadeeasy.com/store/">My Time Made Easy</a>. Can you guess what it is?</div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>Day view:</div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qIs7e6TJKdw/TfcKetAp7MI/AAAAAAAABqo/A1T1dXdjv9k/s1600/in%2Ba%2Bpinch%2Blighthouse%2Bby%2Bday.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 273px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5617970582762679490" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qIs7e6TJKdw/TfcKetAp7MI/AAAAAAAABqo/A1T1dXdjv9k/s400/in%2Ba%2Bpinch%2Blighthouse%2Bby%2Bday.JPG" /></a></div><div> </div><div><br /></div><div>Night view:</div><div><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-tJnOH96pxpI/TfcKeUkn_fI/AAAAAAAABqg/mzPRoc3dr2c/s1600/in%2Ba%2Bpinch%2Blighthouse%2Bby%2Bnight.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 264px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5617970576202661362" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-tJnOH96pxpI/TfcKeUkn_fI/AAAAAAAABqg/mzPRoc3dr2c/s400/in%2Ba%2Bpinch%2Blighthouse%2Bby%2Bnight.JPG" /></a></div><div> </div><div><br /></div><div>Did I hear you say lighthouse? That's right! Montauk is one of my two favorite places and I tried to create a <a href="http://www.montauklighthouse.com/pictures.htm">Montauk Point Lighthouse</a>. The sailboat image is the new SU Sail Away (Summer Mini) single stamp. In case you can't tell from the photos, I popped the entire image and then popped just the sails on top of that.</div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>You can see my two other In a Pinch projects <a href="http://craftingwithprincesslisa.blogspot.com/2010/10/frankie-in-pinch-jugs-challenge-56.html">HERE</a> and <a href="http://craftingwithprincesslisa.blogspot.com/2010/03/in-pinch-bride-groom.html">HERE</a>. Please leave me a comment letting me know which of my three In a Pinch projects you like best. As I love creating 3D projects, my giveaway today is a <b>$5 gift certificate </b>to <a href="http://mytimemadeeasy.com/store/">MTME</a>, so one lucky winner may choose a template of their choice. My giveaway is open to US and international visitors. Winner will be posted on Saturday, June 18.</div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>Thanks for stopping by and enjoy the hop!</div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><b>Lisa</b></span><br /></div><div></div></div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3051580552915584597-126189020921616653?l=craftingwithprincesslisa.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>lisa808http://www.blogger.com/profile/03199193932870358979noreply@blogger.com42tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051580552915584597.post-4317638782229218782011-06-08T09:10:00.006-04:002011-06-08T13:40:34.337-04:00<div><div><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-RrE0cKpYL14/Te91VBJcAsI/AAAAAAAABqI/vJ9wcCKJn9E/s1600/mtme%2B%252312%2B%2526%2Bpp%2B%252350.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 378px; height: 400px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615836264300020418" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-RrE0cKpYL14/Te91VBJcAsI/AAAAAAAABqI/vJ9wcCKJn9E/s400/mtme%2B%252312%2B%2526%2Bpp%2B%252350.JPG" /></a></div><div> </div><div><br /></div><div>Happy Wednesday!</div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>Today's project fits two challenges--<a href="http://mytimemadeeasy.com/blog/?p=1091">My Time Made Easy Color Palette #12</a> and <a href="http://thepaperplayers.blogspot.com/2011/06/challenge-50-kind-thanks.html">The Paper Players Challenge #50</a>.</div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>The MTME Color Palette this week is Melon, Saffron, and Green. The PP Challenge is Kind Thanks (make a thank you card or project).</div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>I used the <a href="http://mytimemadeeasy.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=7_5&amp;products_id=9">MTME Cutsey Cover template</a> to create this box (which I will put chocolates in).</div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>Supplies: SU Melon Mambo, So Saffron, &amp; Wild Wasabi CS, SU Melon Mambo &amp; Old Olive ink, PTI In Bloom stamp set and coordinating dies, and Thank You sentiment from SU Because I Care set.<br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Thanks for stopping by.</div><div><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong><br /></strong></span></span></div><div><strong><span style="color:#cc33cc;"><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Lisa</span></span></span></strong><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong><br /></strong></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong><br /></strong></span></span></div><div><em><span style="font-size:85%;">p.s. Karli, I love the stamps &amp; coordinating dies!</span></em></div><div><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"><strong><em><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span></em></strong></span></div><div><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong><br /></strong></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong><span style="color:#cc33cc;"><br /></span></strong></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong><span style="color:#cc33cc;"><br /></span></strong></span></span></div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3051580552915584597-431763878222921878?l=craftingwithprincesslisa.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>lisa808http://www.blogger.com/profile/03199193932870358979noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051580552915584597.post-15118308163225663362011-06-05T16:05:00.008-04:002011-06-05T16:50:15.844-04:00Happy Sunday!<br /><br /><br />What, you don't remember who I am?!?!? Sorry about being MIA for awhile, but I have been busy doing things with my mother, such as looking at cars. After nearly a month of visiting (again &amp; again) nearly every make, my mother finally decided on a Buick Regal. Well, she got it Thursday morning and hates it. She even called the dealer Friday night and asked if she could have her old car back (Chevy Malibu). She had three Malibus in a row and really liked them. Why didn't she get another Malibu? GM no longer make them with adjustable foot pedals. Actually, no car seems to come with them anymore. Let's hope she gets used to the new car quickly!<br /><br /><br />OK, enough about cars. Let's move on to crafts.<br /><br /><br />First up is Project #3 from the current <a href="http://www.inkspirations4uonline.com/">I4U Summer Edition</a>:<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-s_PTCPTgnpw/TeviL_tXRhI/AAAAAAAABqA/Hu8CVSiV0sc/s1600/project%2B%25233%2B-%2Bfront.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5614830056155596306" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-s_PTCPTgnpw/TeviL_tXRhI/AAAAAAAABqA/Hu8CVSiV0sc/s400/project%2B%25233%2B-%2Bfront.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br />This gift box is made from the Petal Cone die.<br /><br /><br />Here is the top view:<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Ns2BbciGo1U/TeviK5PDNMI/AAAAAAAABp4/oyK9SwjhPMA/s1600/project%2B%25233%2B-%2Btop.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 340px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5614830037237970114" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Ns2BbciGo1U/TeviK5PDNMI/AAAAAAAABp4/oyK9SwjhPMA/s400/project%2B%25233%2B-%2Btop.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br />Supplies used: Regal Rose &amp; Tempting Turquoise CS, Flowers for You DSP (retired), and Tempting Turquoise 1/4" ribbon (retired).<br /><br /><br />Next up is part two (I didn't get to part one yet!) of Project #12:<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3cdl-0h1Ww8/TeviKuaiRdI/AAAAAAAABpw/BzG5qKyd-10/s1600/project%2B%252312%252C%2Bpart%2B2%252C%2Bpetals%2B%2526%2Bpaisleys.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 274px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5614830034333353426" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3cdl-0h1Ww8/TeviKuaiRdI/AAAAAAAABpw/BzG5qKyd-10/s400/project%2B%252312%252C%2Bpart%2B2%252C%2Bpetals%2B%2526%2Bpaisleys.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br />Supplies used: Old Olive, So Saffron, &amp; Very Vanilla CS, Petals &amp; Paisleys DSP (retired), So Saffron 1/4" ribbon (retired), Flower Embosslit (retired), and one stamp from the Silhouette Sentiments set.<br /><br /><br />No, I didn't stamp every sheet of the post-it note, just the top sheet.<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by.<br /><br /><br />Lisa<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3051580552915584597-1511830816322566336?l=craftingwithprincesslisa.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>lisa808http://www.blogger.com/profile/03199193932870358979noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051580552915584597.post-30391383342969717302011-05-17T11:47:00.003-04:002011-05-17T12:10:21.821-04:00Happy Tuesday!<br /><br />Inkspirations4U Summer Edition is in full swing! This session will feature 20 Projects, plus Color &amp; Sketch Challenges, Bonus Tutorials, and Prizes. Click <a href="http://www.inkspirations4uonline.com/">here</a> for more information on I4U.<br /><br />Project #2 is a gift card wallet that holds up to six gift cards. <br /><br />Here is the picture of it closed:<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Cmr1TsyiVxE/TdKY09i9xII/AAAAAAAABpk/lQcyzhtSygY/s1600/i4u%2Bproject%2B%25232%2B-%2Bclosed.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 386px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607712521671525506" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Cmr1TsyiVxE/TdKY09i9xII/AAAAAAAABpk/lQcyzhtSygY/s400/i4u%2Bproject%2B%25232%2B-%2Bclosed.JPG" /></a><br />And, here is it opened:<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KbvtvHuuO3g/TdKY04E57FI/AAAAAAAABpc/-FRb6qs3CFE/s1600/i4u%2Bproject%2B%25232%2B-%2Bopen.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 288px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607712520203267154" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KbvtvHuuO3g/TdKY04E57FI/AAAAAAAABpc/-FRb6qs3CFE/s400/i4u%2Bproject%2B%25232%2B-%2Bopen.JPG" /></a><br />There are folds in the DSP to slip the gift cards into. I used Rich Razzleberry card stock, DSP, ink, and ribbon.<br /><br />Project #4 is a three-piece Father's Day set. I only made the 'tool box' and couldn't help but go 'crafty' with it:<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-uqZ9-V0f-Ks/TdKY0fCInmI/AAAAAAAABpU/2KQwTvRbJz4/s1600/i4u%2Bproject%2B%25234%2B-%2Btool%2Bbox.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 245px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607712513480760930" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-uqZ9-V0f-Ks/TdKY0fCInmI/AAAAAAAABpU/2KQwTvRbJz4/s400/i4u%2Bproject%2B%25234%2B-%2Btool%2Bbox.JPG" /></a><br />Madeline thought this would be perfect for demos to make as hostess gifts using the upcoming In-Colors. I used Bermuda Bay and a retired stamp.<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by and happy crafting!<br /><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;color:#663366;"><strong>Lisa</strong></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3051580552915584597-3039138334296971730?l=craftingwithprincesslisa.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>lisa808http://www.blogger.com/profile/03199193932870358979noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051580552915584597.post-54394832284155480102011-05-08T21:13:00.002-04:002011-05-08T21:26:52.846-04:00<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KJnqE26WWIs/Tcc_4aWFJPI/AAAAAAAABpE/vRJCN8sORTA/s1600/ocl%2Bnsd.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 360px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604518499663029490" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KJnqE26WWIs/Tcc_4aWFJPI/AAAAAAAABpE/vRJCN8sORTA/s400/ocl%2Bnsd.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div>Happy Sunday &amp; Happy Mother's Day!</div><br /><div></div><br /><div><a href="http://www.blog2.ourcraftlounge.com/">Our Craft Lounge </a>is hosting a blog hop and scrapbook challenge this weekend in honor of National Scrapbooking Day.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>The picture on this page is from last year's annual Halloween-time family dinner.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Supplies used: GP White &amp; SU Pumpkin Pie card stock, SU Ghostly Greetings DSP (retired), Colorbox Lime Pastel &amp; Pumpkin Spice, SU Elegant Eggplant, &amp; Versafine Onyx Black inks, Sizzlet Pumpkin dies, and OCL Spooky Tags stamp set.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Happy crafting!</div><br /><div></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:lucida grande;font-size:130%;color:#663366;"><strong>Lisa</strong></span></div><br /><div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3051580552915584597-5439483228415548010?l=craftingwithprincesslisa.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>lisa808http://www.blogger.com/profile/03199193932870358979noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051580552915584597.post-46772132470465368282011-04-28T23:15:00.002-04:002011-04-28T23:30:57.119-04:00Happy Thursday!<br /><br />This week's <a href="http://www.papercraftplanet.com/group/3dchallengegroup/forum/topics/3d-challenge-111paper-roses">3D Challenge </a>at PCP is to make paper roses and use them on a Spring project.<br /><br />My niece will be attending her boyfriend's senior prom so I made this little set for them:<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-C9RfypwrCHo/Tbothp9laYI/AAAAAAAABow/OHu7_jFMXB8/s1600/3d%2B111-%2Bprom%2Broses.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 319px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600839142811724162" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-C9RfypwrCHo/Tbothp9laYI/AAAAAAAABow/OHu7_jFMXB8/s400/3d%2B111-%2Bprom%2Broses.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div></div><br /><div>I purchased the template set a few years ago <a href="http://papershapez.com/products-page/pdf-format/gift-boxes/bride--groom-gift-boxes-pdf/">here</a>. The dress is Real Red and the tuxedo is Basic Black. I used copy paper for the roses and sponged the edges with Real Red (though they look pink in the picture). </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Now, on to the blog candy winner...</div><br /><div></div><br /><div><strong>Congratulations, Karli!</strong></div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Please E-mail me your address and I'll get your package sent out on Monday.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Thank you everyone for your lovely comments.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Until next time, happy crafting!</div><br /><div></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:lucida grande;font-size:130%;color:#993399;"><strong>Lisa</strong></span></div><br /><div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3051580552915584597-4677213247046536828?l=craftingwithprincesslisa.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>lisa808http://www.blogger.com/profile/03199193932870358979noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051580552915584597.post-70352256858179558532011-04-27T18:01:00.003-04:002011-04-27T18:27:27.529-04:00Happy Wednesday!<br /><br />Today I am sharing what I made my mother for Easter.<br /><br />Aren't the bunny pants and stand-up gift card holder adorable?!?!?<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1qRe3ri-U3o/TbiSpzM4KTI/AAAAAAAABoo/Hxhs9EvKPxc/s1600/bunny%2Bpants%2B1.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 382px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600387383451724082" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1qRe3ri-U3o/TbiSpzM4KTI/AAAAAAAABoo/Hxhs9EvKPxc/s400/bunny%2Bpants%2B1.JPG" /></a><br />I purchased the tutorial for the bunny pants <a href="http://technostamper.blogspot.com/">here</a> and got the free tutorial for the stand-up gift card holder <a href="http://www.thecatspajamasrs.com/March2011.htm">here</a>. (Yes, I know, you don't see a gift card, only a tag. Sometimes I do things backward, like taking the picture before purchasing the gift card!)<br /><br />Here's what is inside the bunny pants:<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bKcz6nYquvQ/TbiSpcBDWBI/AAAAAAAABog/Eh_geqM-vPQ/s1600/bunny%2Bpants%2B2.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600387377228109842" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bKcz6nYquvQ/TbiSpcBDWBI/AAAAAAAABog/Eh_geqM-vPQ/s400/bunny%2Bpants%2B2.JPG" /></a><br />The inside and embossed envelope:</div><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7xS2Uv2YiH0/TbiSpM1BtBI/AAAAAAAABoY/J6ac0SQzWhA/s1600/bunny%2Bpants%2B3.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600387373151138834" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7xS2Uv2YiH0/TbiSpM1BtBI/AAAAAAAABoY/J6ac0SQzWhA/s400/bunny%2Bpants%2B3.JPG" /></a><br /><br />Each card packaged in a clear envelope:<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jcJ_lR9HX38/TbiSo0gFDaI/AAAAAAAABoQ/VzaXpH6IDZ4/s1600/bunny%2Bpants%2B4.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 264px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600387366620827042" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jcJ_lR9HX38/TbiSo0gFDaI/AAAAAAAABoQ/VzaXpH6IDZ4/s400/bunny%2Bpants%2B4.JPG" /></a><br /><br />And, let's not overlook the 'rear' view:<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-oansYkcHaQI/TbiSonL28DI/AAAAAAAABoI/bcz6q17mp5Q/s1600/bunny%2Bpants%2B5.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 287px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600387363046354994" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-oansYkcHaQI/TbiSonL28DI/AAAAAAAABoI/bcz6q17mp5Q/s400/bunny%2Bpants%2B5.JPG" /></a> </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Supplies used: Almost Amethyst, Apricot Appeal, Bashful Blue, Certainly Celery, Pretty in Pink, &amp; So Saffron card stock, Tea Party DSP, Chocolate Bunny, Silhouette Sentiments, Tags so Much, &amp; Well Scripted stamp sets, PiP cordouroy brads, Tulip EF, bling, and MS bunny &amp; grass punches. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Thanks for stopping by.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#993399;"><strong>Lisa</strong></span></div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Note: <a href="http://craftingwithprincesslisa.blogspot.com/2011/04/happy-3rd-blogerversary-to-me.html">Blog candy </a>ends tonight.</div><br /><div><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#993399;"></span></strong></div><br /><div><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#993399;"></span></strong></div><span style="font-family:lucida grande;font-size:130%;color:#993399;"><strong></strong></span></div><span style="font-family:lucida grande;font-size:130%;color:#993399;"><strong></strong></span></div><span style="font-family:lucida grande;font-size:130%;color:#993399;"><strong></strong></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:lucida grande;font-size:130%;color:#993399;"><strong><br /><div><br /><br /></strong></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><br /><div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3051580552915584597-7035225685817955853?l=craftingwithprincesslisa.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>lisa808http://www.blogger.com/profile/03199193932870358979noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051580552915584597.post-51407979678558281472011-04-24T13:29:00.002-04:002011-04-24T13:46:53.001-04:00<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KTBUqcPFc_M/TbReh1_-GuI/AAAAAAAABoA/tMZJkkh1zQY/s1600/ppa90%2B-1.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599204172252453602" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KTBUqcPFc_M/TbReh1_-GuI/AAAAAAAABoA/tMZJkkh1zQY/s400/ppa90%2B-1.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DtGgpEZmDN4/TbRehjUL6uI/AAAAAAAABn4/i0L1oUKRQ1U/s1600/ppa90-2.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 326px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599204167236971234" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DtGgpEZmDN4/TbRehjUL6uI/AAAAAAAABn4/i0L1oUKRQ1U/s400/ppa90-2.JPG" /></a><br />Happy Easter!</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>This week there is a sketch challenge on the <a href="http://www.palspaperarts.com/2011/04/ppa90-a-sketch-challenge.html">PPA</a> blog. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>I decided to make an Easter 'quilt.' The squares are cut at 1/2" x 1/2" and the card stock pieces (Baja Breeze, Regal Rose, &amp; Very Vanilla) are embossed with the Finial Press EF, as is the Regal Rose layer. I used DSP from Nursery Suite Specialty &amp; Subtles Pack. The card stock base &amp; punched mat are So Saffron. A little Victoria Crochet Trim on the front and a Tulip embossed/brayered layer inside finish the card.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Thanks for stopping by and don't forget about my little <a href="http://craftingwithprincesslisa.blogspot.com/2011/04/happy-3rd-blogerversary-to-me.html">blog candy</a>.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Happy crafting!</div><br /><div></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:lucida grande;font-size:130%;color:#993399;"><strong>Lisa</strong></span></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3051580552915584597-5140797967855828147?l=craftingwithprincesslisa.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>lisa808http://www.blogger.com/profile/03199193932870358979noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051580552915584597.post-91517420139957462502011-04-22T11:55:00.003-04:002011-04-22T12:10:40.571-04:00Happy Friday!<br /><br />I saw <a href="http://weeinklings.blogspot.com/2011/03/paper-players-spring-has-sprung.html">these</a> Easter baskets and had to make them. I thought they would make cute place cards. Thank you Leanne for providing the instructions.<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SQ_11lDjbBc/TbGlNXH9eBI/AAAAAAAABnw/3DzBLK5vpgk/s1600/easter%2Bnugget%2Bbaskets%2B1.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 192px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5598437460762523666" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SQ_11lDjbBc/TbGlNXH9eBI/AAAAAAAABnw/3DzBLK5vpgk/s400/easter%2Bnugget%2Bbaskets%2B1.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZmrShRepCjA/TbGlNNe66FI/AAAAAAAABno/epGPMsgETvM/s1600/easter%2Bnugget%2Bbaskets%2B2.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 202px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5598437458174470226" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZmrShRepCjA/TbGlNNe66FI/AAAAAAAABno/epGPMsgETvM/s400/easter%2Bnugget%2Bbaskets%2B2.JPG" /></a><br />I used Almost Amethyst, Bashful Blue, Pretty in Pink, &amp; So Saffron card stock for the baskets, retired DSP to wrap the nuggets, Well Scripted (retired) for the sentiment, Word using RGB values for the names &amp; an MS bunny punch, and the bunny stamp on the back is from Sarasota Stamps (I've had it for years).</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Note: when making the box for the baskets, I cut my card stock at 2 1/4 rather than 2 1/8. The nuggets (five) fit in perfectly with that measurement.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>I have a little blog candy on <a href="http://craftingwithprincesslisa.blogspot.com/2011/04/happy-3rd-blogerversary-to-me.html">this</a> post.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Thanks for stopping by.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:lucida grande;font-size:130%;color:#993399;"><strong>Lisa</strong></span></div><br /><div><br /></div><br /><div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3051580552915584597-9151742013995746250?l=craftingwithprincesslisa.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>lisa808http://www.blogger.com/profile/03199193932870358979noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051580552915584597.post-68677449906821929342011-04-21T11:18:00.002-04:002011-04-21T11:35:24.585-04:00Happy Thursday!<br /><br />Three years ago today I started my little blog and made my first post. In celebration of my 3rd blogerversary, I have a little blog candy to give away:<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9nfXABRZLMc/TbBLCac-YpI/AAAAAAAABng/Q5hWr0XUQl0/s1600/3rd%2Bblogerversary%2Bcandy.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 341px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5598056841654198930" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9nfXABRZLMc/TbBLCac-YpI/AAAAAAAABng/Q5hWr0XUQl0/s400/3rd%2Bblogerversary%2Bcandy.JPG" /></a><br />Included is the SU Friendship Blooms (retired SAB) stamp set and, in keeping with the flower theme, a flower chipboard album and the project I made for last week's PCP 3D challenge.<br /><br />To be entered, please leave a comment on this post. The blog candy will close at midnight on Wed., 4/27 and on Thu., 4/28 I'll have Random.Wolfgang pull a winner. My international visitors are welcome to enter. Don't forget to check back on the 28th!<br /><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;font-size:130%;color:#993399;"><strong>Lisa</strong></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3051580552915584597-6867744990682192934?l=craftingwithprincesslisa.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>lisa808http://www.blogger.com/profile/03199193932870358979noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051580552915584597.post-12183329513368498112011-04-20T11:19:00.003-04:002011-04-20T11:36:34.115-04:00<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-OqeDtZoKQZk/Ta75kEHDkNI/AAAAAAAABnY/g_Roli0YvNw/s1600/because%2Bi%2Bcare%2Bin%2Bmarina%2Bmist.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 326px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5597685784842047698" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-OqeDtZoKQZk/Ta75kEHDkNI/AAAAAAAABnY/g_Roli0YvNw/s400/because%2Bi%2Bcare%2Bin%2Bmarina%2Bmist.JPG" /></a><br />Happy Wednesday,<br /><br />Every time I have inked up this beautiful image from the Because I care set, I have used purples and pinks. As I absolutely love the new Marina Mist shade, I wanted to see how the hydrangea would look in blue. I think it looks gorgeous in this color.<br /><br />I stamped the image once on Very Vanilla using Marina Mist and Old Olive. I then stamped just the flower, cut it out, sprayed it with Champagne Shimmer Mist, added a few pearls, and adhered it with dimensionals.<br /><br />The layers were distressed and sponged a bit. I used Marina Mist to brayer the Tulip embossing folder (there's a layer inside too). A little Victoria Crochet Trim, a Vanilla Rosette (sponged with MM), and some pearls finished off the card.<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by. Tomorrow I'll have a little blogerversary candy.<br /><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;font-size:130%;color:#3366ff;"><strong>Lisa</strong></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3051580552915584597-1218332951336849811?l=craftingwithprincesslisa.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>lisa808http://www.blogger.com/profile/03199193932870358979noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051580552915584597.post-71702096100250567262011-04-19T20:21:00.003-04:002011-04-19T20:50:22.093-04:00<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tHVmb6bCAmY/Ta4nO-IRddI/AAAAAAAABnI/R5ME45vBQu4/s1600/BFB-Award-small.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 220px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 220px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5597454525017454034" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tHVmb6bCAmY/Ta4nO-IRddI/AAAAAAAABnI/R5ME45vBQu4/s400/BFB-Award-small.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div>Happy Tuesday,</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>I am honored and pleased to have received this Best Friend Blogger Award from <a href="http://papertransformer.blogspot.com/">Sandy</a>. Thank you! </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>This rules for this award are simple:</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>1. Thank and link back to the person giving you the award</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>2. Pass the award on to those who regularly visit you and comment</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>I would now like to pass this award on to my Best Friend Bloggers:</div><br /><div></div><br /><div><a href="http://www.stampinchic.com/">Ann</a>, <a href="http://beth714.blogspot.com/">Beth</a>, <a href="http://www.carlas-scraps.com/">Carla</a>, <a href="http://dianaskreativeecke.blogspot.com/">Diana</a>, <a href="http://craftingwithclass.blogspot.com/">Karli</a>, &amp; <a href="http://diekreativeecke.blogspot.com/">Regina</a> </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Happy crafting!</div><br /><div></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:lucida grande;font-size:130%;color:#993399;"><strong>Lisa</strong></span></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3051580552915584597-7170209610025056726?l=craftingwithprincesslisa.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>lisa808http://www.blogger.com/profile/03199193932870358979noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051580552915584597.post-80732745635075864532011-04-16T12:07:00.001-04:002011-04-16T12:25:09.206-04:00Happy Saturday! Project #6 during the last I4U session was an adorable box with a recessed cover: <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qCueI8uio0Y/TanAIq8XhdI/AAAAAAAABnA/F8efs2dODt0/s1600/Project%2B%25236%2B-%2BBliss%2Bclosed.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 351px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5596215267183527378" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qCueI8uio0Y/TanAIq8XhdI/AAAAAAAABnA/F8efs2dODt0/s400/Project%2B%25236%2B-%2BBliss%2Bclosed.JPG" /></a> <br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-B0-igDHWDCM/TanAIiF7M6I/AAAAAAAABm4/8O91KInpt_E/s1600/Project%2B%25236%2B-%2BBliss%2Bopen.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 360px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5596215264807695266" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-B0-igDHWDCM/TanAIiF7M6I/AAAAAAAABm4/8O91KInpt_E/s400/Project%2B%25236%2B-%2BBliss%2Bopen.JPG" /></a> </div><br /><div>Supplies used: Pretty in Pink card stock, Tea Party DSP (retired), and Afterthoughts &amp; Bliss stamp sets.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>When I was finished I thought it was so pretty that I decided to keep it for myself.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>I then went on to make another one with a matching card:</div><br /><div></div><br /><div><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mA1ZjK2BDMw/TanAIQBk6JI/AAAAAAAABmw/-MvXywPdJgQ/s1600/Project%2B%25236%2Bwith%2Bcard.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 257px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5596215259957618834" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mA1ZjK2BDMw/TanAIQBk6JI/AAAAAAAABmw/-MvXywPdJgQ/s400/Project%2B%25236%2Bwith%2Bcard.JPG" /></a> </div><br /><div>Inside is a set of four tumbled tiles:</div><br /><div></div><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-tf_WUe4LtYM/TanAIDtjjrI/AAAAAAAABmo/qg5ffKzYryA/s1600/Project%2B%25236%2Bwith%2Bcoasters.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 376px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5596215256652418738" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-tf_WUe4LtYM/TanAIDtjjrI/AAAAAAAABmo/qg5ffKzYryA/s400/Project%2B%25236%2Bwith%2Bcoasters.JPG" /></a> <br /><div>Supplies used: Lovely Lilac card stock &amp; Flowers for You DSP (both retired) and Because I Care &amp; Bliss stamp sets. The tiles were stamped with Staz-On and the backs are covered with self-adhesive felt in a shade of purple.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>This gift set is for a friend's birthday in July.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Thanks for stopping by and happy crafting!</div><br /><div></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:lucida grande;font-size:130%;color:#6633ff;"><strong>Lisa</strong></span></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3051580552915584597-8073274563507586453?l=craftingwithprincesslisa.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>lisa808http://www.blogger.com/profile/03199193932870358979noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051580552915584597.post-81636585958981716912011-04-09T10:41:00.007-04:002011-04-09T11:31:52.064-04:00<em><span style="color:#ff0000;">ETA: Does anyone know why Blogger keeps making a mess of my postings? I have edited this one three times and it still posts all bunched together!</span></em> Happy Saturday! I made an album for my niece, Samantha, to give to my brother, Richard, as a thank you for her party last weekend. The tutorial for the album is from a past Inkspirations4U session. Here is the album closed: <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qc1-s-ofi7Q/TaBwqrxZyFI/AAAAAAAABmg/R-7_P1csZuM/s1600/16%2Bty%2Balbum%2B1.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 386px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593594615800907858" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qc1-s-ofi7Q/TaBwqrxZyFI/AAAAAAAABmg/R-7_P1csZuM/s400/16%2Bty%2Balbum%2B1.JPG" /></a> I used Bashful Blue card stock, Delicate Dots DSP (retired), and Marina Mist satin ribbon. The sentiment was created in Word with the Fiolex Girls font and RGB values for Marina Mist. First flap open: <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-GRLrD2feAw0/TaBwqR1fhhI/AAAAAAAABmY/L_jlHH3T0TA/s1600/16%2Bty%2Balbum%2B2.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 254px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593594608838739474" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-GRLrD2feAw0/TaBwqR1fhhI/AAAAAAAABmY/L_jlHH3T0TA/s400/16%2Bty%2Balbum%2B2.JPG" /></a> Samantha with her yummy birthday cake! Second flap open: <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4W8jE2lkRjw/TaBwpWWLIFI/AAAAAAAABmQ/XAArOINIxeg/s1600/16%2Bty%2Balbum%2B3.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 247px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593594592869687378" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4W8jE2lkRjw/TaBwpWWLIFI/AAAAAAAABmQ/XAArOINIxeg/s400/16%2Bty%2Balbum%2B3.JPG" /></a> Richard and his GF. Both flaps open: <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-R3tAINZO8z8/TaBwnjKW7PI/AAAAAAAABmI/phWX4yBDDC8/s1600/16%2Bty%2Balbum%2B4.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 328px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593594561950051570" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-R3tAINZO8z8/TaBwnjKW7PI/AAAAAAAABmI/phWX4yBDDC8/s400/16%2Bty%2Balbum%2B4.JPG" /></a> I cut the Cinderella carriage from the Princess paper that I used for Sam's exploding box. On the right is my niece, Amanda, with Richard. The center of the album: <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vHfqBdGr6t0/TaBwnb1C3UI/AAAAAAAABmA/jUbYitGYeHY/s1600/16%2Bty%2Balbum%2B5.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 234px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593594559981608258" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vHfqBdGr6t0/TaBwnb1C3UI/AAAAAAAABmA/jUbYitGYeHY/s400/16%2Bty%2Balbum%2B5.JPG" /></a> Yes, Samantha had three dresses for her party! The picture on the left is the dress she wore on the party bus to and from the party. The next picture is her dress for the cocktail hour. On the right is her gown for the party. And, a family picture on the far right: my mother, Richard, Amanda, Kevin, and myself. The top picture is a scanned mini version of the party invitation and the bottom picture is the table Samantha sat at with her boyfriend and VIP friends. The center is blank for Samantha to write her thank you to Richard. It was a wonderful party with 100 guests. Wish we could do it again this weekend! Thanks for stopping by! <span style="font-family:lucida grande;font-size:130%;color:#3366ff;"><strong>Lisa</strong></span> <em>p.s: Part way through the party, someone stepped on Samantha's gown on the dance floor and it tore a bit so she changed back into her cocktail dress. Poor Kevin had a swollen face from an infected tooth, and was taking antibiotics and pain medication. </em><em></em><em></em><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3051580552915584597-8163658595898171691?l=craftingwithprincesslisa.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>lisa808http://www.blogger.com/profile/03199193932870358979noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051580552915584597.post-29213885972947747662011-04-02T09:57:00.007-04:002011-04-09T11:44:08.255-04:00Happy Saturday! I sure am tired today. Last night was my niece's Sweet Sixteen Party. We had an awesome time! Today I am sharing the exploding box and matching card that I made for Samantha. Here is the front of the box: <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-gFrgeYLS0vg/TZcrr8bRwbI/AAAAAAAABls/z0A0EaH2v1I/s1600/sweet%2B16%2B1.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 398px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590985496358666674" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-gFrgeYLS0vg/TZcrr8bRwbI/AAAAAAAABls/z0A0EaH2v1I/s400/sweet%2B16%2B1.JPG" /></a> I used metallic papers in two shades of blue, silver, &amp; white. Here is a top view: <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-iAm-HyoAR-g/TZcrmEI5mrI/AAAAAAAABlk/iKyZZ_U7H-A/s1600/sweet%2B16%2B2.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 377px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590985395349854898" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-iAm-HyoAR-g/TZcrmEI5mrI/AAAAAAAABlk/iKyZZ_U7H-A/s400/sweet%2B16%2B2.JPG" /></a> The pretty sparkly paper is from J's. I printed the witch's shoe template at 50%. Side view: <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wBH5ScqO5Cs/TZcrlwzTdVI/AAAAAAAABlc/ATV6daXV8BQ/s1600/sweet%2B16%2B3.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 389px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590985390159000914" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wBH5ScqO5Cs/TZcrlwzTdVI/AAAAAAAABlc/ATV6daXV8BQ/s400/sweet%2B16%2B3.JPG" /></a> Check out the bling: <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-boM__wjzg2U/TZcrli9WSqI/AAAAAAAABlU/TzEKq3wM1-Q/s1600/sweet%2B16%2B4.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 385px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590985386443033250" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-boM__wjzg2U/TZcrli9WSqI/AAAAAAAABlU/TzEKq3wM1-Q/s400/sweet%2B16%2B4.JPG" /></a> I used Word to create the words around the box. Here is the box open: <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_eGmHgdOnog/TZcrlYqIL-I/AAAAAAAABlM/C7qNJRKzoJA/s1600/sweet%2B16%2B5.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 312px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590985383678062562" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_eGmHgdOnog/TZcrlYqIL-I/AAAAAAAABlM/C7qNJRKzoJA/s400/sweet%2B16%2B5.JPG" /></a> On the left panel is the party invitation. I scanned the invitation and then printed it to size for the box. The blingy 16 is from M's. The 'coach' on the right panel is from the Princess paper. There is one pull-out which is a HB wish from Wolfgang &amp; me. There is a Manhattan Flower dress on the back panel. How about that cake? I made it from punched circles and strips of the white metallic paper. The flowers are from punches and the swirls from a Sizzlet. Yes, it was a bit time-consuming to make that cake, but I was quite happy with the outcome. And, finally, here is the matching card: <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-m7BtDnlaih4/TZcrlBII7aI/AAAAAAAABlE/K0_J0NxN3oI/s1600/sweet%2B16%2B6.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 333px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590985377361489314" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-m7BtDnlaih4/TZcrlBII7aI/AAAAAAAABlE/K0_J0NxN3oI/s400/sweet%2B16%2B6.JPG" /></a> Again, I used Word for the sentiment and made a Manhattan Flower dress. I forgot to take a picture of the inside, but I printed our birthday wishes in Word and then embossed the white metallic paper with the same embossing folder as on the front. Thanks for sticking with me through this long post. I wish you a wonderful and crafty weekend. <br /><table border="0" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1"><br /><tbody><br /><tr><br /><td><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/"><img border="0" src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/l.gif" /><img border="0" src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/i.gif" /><img border="0" src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/s.gif" /><img border="0" src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/a.gif" /></a> <br /><div align="right"><a title="Glitter Graphics" href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/"><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Glitter Graphics</span></a></div></td></tr></tbody></table><em><span style="color:#ff0000;">ETA: I originally saw the idea for the little shoes on the box <a href="http://creationsbypatti.blogspot.com/2009/06/shoes-cake-in-box.html">here</a>.</span></em> <br /><p></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3051580552915584597-2921388597294774766?l=craftingwithprincesslisa.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>lisa808http://www.blogger.com/profile/03199193932870358979noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051580552915584597.post-55112740257883680982011-03-31T22:10:00.003-04:002011-03-31T22:25:44.478-04:00Happy Thursday! Today I am sharing with you Project #9 from the current Inkspirations4U session. This album is made with two 12x12 sheets of DSP plus card stock. It is a cute album with four pull-outs, so there is room for lots of pictures. My niece's Sweet Sixteen Party is this weekend and I will be giving this album to my mother with pictures from the party. <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-eRJJDzb_uSs/TZU0K5U4k3I/AAAAAAAABk8/Zgm14YpgPHs/s1600/Project%2B%25239%2B-%2Bsweet%2Bsixteen.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 367px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590431874242089842" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-eRJJDzb_uSs/TZU0K5U4k3I/AAAAAAAABk8/Zgm14YpgPHs/s400/Project%2B%25239%2B-%2Bsweet%2Bsixteen.JPG" /></a> Supplies used: Bashful Blue, Marina Mist, &amp; Night of Navy card stock, Delicate Dots DSP (retired), and Bashful Blue 1/4 grosgrain ribbon (retired). I created the sentiment in Word using RGB values for Night of Navy. The dress is Bashful Blue with a Vellum overlay. I got the idea for the Manhattan Flower Embossing Folder dress <a href="http://melanystamps.typepad.com/let_me_stamp/2011/02/wedding-dress-card.html">here</a>. Thanks for stopping by. <br /><table border="0" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1"><br /><tbody><br /><tr><br /><td><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/"><img border="0" src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/l.gif" /><img border="0" src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/i.gif" /><img border="0" src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/s.gif" /><img border="0" src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/a.gif" /></a><br /><div align="right"><a title="Glitter Graphics" href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:-2;">Glitter Graphics</span></a></div></td></tr></tbody></table>p.s. Go Yankees!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3051580552915584597-5511274025788368098?l=craftingwithprincesslisa.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>lisa808http://www.blogger.com/profile/03199193932870358979noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051580552915584597.post-44856698969902555482011-03-22T10:11:00.002-04:002011-03-22T10:26:59.496-04:00Happy Tuesday!<br /><br />Project #8 at Inkspirations4U was a take on an exploding box. If you have been following me for awhile, you know I love to create exploding boxes.<br /><br />Here is my project closed:<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LAuvDhH-VC0/TYiubbn97kI/AAAAAAAABk0/P403MAH143U/s1600/Project%2B%25238%2B-%2Bclosed.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 394px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586907124048195138" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LAuvDhH-VC0/TYiubbn97kI/AAAAAAAABk0/P403MAH143U/s400/Project%2B%25238%2B-%2Bclosed.JPG" /></a><br />The inside is a bit different than my typical exploding boxes. This project has some fun pop-ups and a stand-up gift card holder.<br /><br />So, here it is open:<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NSi9qxOgpHY/TYiubCauRSI/AAAAAAAABks/ufrC5LIUXJc/s1600/Project%2B%25238%2B-%2Bopen.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 357px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586907117281756450" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NSi9qxOgpHY/TYiubCauRSI/AAAAAAAABks/ufrC5LIUXJc/s400/Project%2B%25238%2B-%2Bopen.JPG" /></a><br />Can you see the snowflakes? They are Shimmer White card stock with bling in the middle. Everyone was doing butterflies and flowers, so I decided to be a rebel and look ahead to a Christmas gift. I still need to add pictures and I will give this to my brother Kevin.<br /><br />Supplies used: Old Olive, Real Red, &amp; Very Vanilla card stock, Dashing DSP (retired), Fireside Christmas &amp; Punches Three stamp sets (both retired), and bling &amp; gold glimmer brads. The popped-up poinsettias were spritzed with Champagne shimmer mist.<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Lisa</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3051580552915584597-4485669896990255548?l=craftingwithprincesslisa.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>lisa808http://www.blogger.com/profile/03199193932870358979noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051580552915584597.post-78543050916041041652011-03-15T23:39:00.003-04:002011-03-15T23:53:40.543-04:00Happy Tuesday!<br /><br />Well, Project #5 at Inkspirations4U really 'knocked my socks off!' Can you guess what it was made with?<br /><br />Here is the front view of my version:<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CJgh4-oBkCQ/TYAxKkOI73I/AAAAAAAABj8/nKasxEB-J4s/s1600/Project%2B%25235%2B-%2Bfront.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 390px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5584517595530850162" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CJgh4-oBkCQ/TYAxKkOI73I/AAAAAAAABj8/nKasxEB-J4s/s400/Project%2B%25235%2B-%2Bfront.JPG" /></a><br />And, the top view:<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EjG9Q1MC9MA/TYAxKj5Q_5I/AAAAAAAABj0/jw_uikAKrG0/s1600/Project%2B%25235%2B-%2Btop.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 310px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5584517595443298194" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EjG9Q1MC9MA/TYAxKj5Q_5I/AAAAAAAABj0/jw_uikAKrG0/s400/Project%2B%25235%2B-%2Btop.JPG" /></a><br />Yes, you guessed correctly--the Mini Milk Carton die!<br /><br />Supplies used: Brushed Silver &amp; Night of Navy card stock, Afterthoughts, Bliss, Fresh Cuts, &amp; Silhouette Sentiments stamp sets, adhesive bling, and ribbon from M's.<br /><br />I so love this project and will definitely make more versions of it.<br /><br />Happy crafting!<br /><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;color:#000066;">Lisa</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3051580552915584597-7854305091604104165?l=craftingwithprincesslisa.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>lisa808http://www.blogger.com/profile/03199193932870358979noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051580552915584597.post-84472037681020791862011-03-11T09:27:00.005-05:002011-03-11T10:27:45.809-05:00<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5ozFy0P9zOE/TXo5TO7Nv-I/AAAAAAAABjk/eLT7Vn3nFxw/s1600/easter%2Bbasket%2Bside%2B1.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 338px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5582837690665910242" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5ozFy0P9zOE/TXo5TO7Nv-I/AAAAAAAABjk/eLT7Vn3nFxw/s400/easter%2Bbasket%2Bside%2B1.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-80tIkS2DOS0/TXo5S67wLMI/AAAAAAAABjc/0UMvggfAO-Q/s1600/easter%2Bbasket%2Bside%2B2.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 354px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5582837685299457218" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-80tIkS2DOS0/TXo5S67wLMI/AAAAAAAABjc/0UMvggfAO-Q/s400/easter%2Bbasket%2Bside%2B2.JPG" /></a><br />Happy Friday!</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>The Spring and Easter Edition of <a href="http://www.inkspirations4uonline.com/">Inkspirations4U</a> is in full swing. Project #3 is an Easter basket.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>The basket is Chocolate Chip and So Saffron card stock along with Delicate Dots (retired) DSP. The Chocolate Bunnies were stamped on Close to Cocoa and embossed with clear powder. I used the 'Elegant' image from Bliss and hand-cut the Easter eggs. The sentiment is from my well-loved Well Scripted (retired) set.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Happy crafting!</div><br /><div></div><strong><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color:#ffcc00;"></span><span style="color:#000000;">Lisa<br /></span></span></strong><div><br /></div><br /><div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3051580552915584597-8447203768102079186?l=craftingwithprincesslisa.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>lisa808http://www.blogger.com/profile/03199193932870358979noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051580552915584597.post-39972288569525710082011-03-04T09:19:00.003-05:002011-03-04T18:35:07.982-05:00Happy Friday!<br /><br />Back in January I posted my <a href="http://craftingwithprincesslisa.blogspot.com/2011/01/christmas-tea-set.html">Christmas Tea Set </a>that I created for Flourishes' Recycle &amp; Reuse Christmas challenge. I was the lucky winner of that challenge and chose Christmas Classics for my prize. Actually, Wolfgang chose the set! I had whittled my decision down to three or four sets and showed them to Wolfgang. He loved the cardinal image in the Christmas Classics set, so that is what I picked. I now refer to it as 'our stamp set.'<br /><br />Flourishes' February Christmas challenge was to create a pink/red/white card. Of course I had to use my new set!<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nFr7ovCMRRc/TXD1MQEZGwI/AAAAAAAABjU/1-k1OkVLGN0/s1600/FLLCNOEL10.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 367px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580229529132669698" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nFr7ovCMRRc/TXD1MQEZGwI/AAAAAAAABjU/1-k1OkVLGN0/s400/FLLCNOEL10.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0QmbDEap9k4/TXD1MJ8c_2I/AAAAAAAABjM/XXdh_ICg7SA/s1600/FLLCNOEL10-inside.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 385px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580229527488757602" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0QmbDEap9k4/TXD1MJ8c_2I/AAAAAAAABjM/XXdh_ICg7SA/s400/FLLCNOEL10-inside.JPG" /></a><br />The card base is Rosebud Metallic. The Northern Flurry embossed layer (sponged with Pretty in Pink) and inside layer are Arctic Snow. Both papers are by The Paper Company. The image was stamped and embossed on Naturals White, colored with markers, and layered on Real Red. I used a little pearl for his eye. The inside sentiment was stamped in Regal Rose.</div><div>.</div><div></div><div>I plan to go with this design for our Christmas cards this year and am debating on using either Always Artichoke or Garden Green for the card base. Any input on which color you prefer with Real Red would be appreciated :)</div><div>.</div><div></div><div>Thanks for stopping by. I wish you a wonderful weekend.</div><div>.</div><div></div><div><table border="0" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1"><tbody><tr><td><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/"><img border="0" src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/l.gif" /><img border="0" src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/i.gif" /><img border="0" src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/s.gif" /><img border="0" src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/a.gif" /></a> <div align="right"><a title="Glitter Graphics" href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/"><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Glitter Graphics</span></a></div></td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3051580552915584597-3997228856952571008?l=craftingwithprincesslisa.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>lisa808http://www.blogger.com/profile/03199193932870358979noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051580552915584597.post-29240408540747270432011-02-28T13:40:00.003-05:002011-02-28T14:00:15.833-05:00<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qqgKHLvWxeI/TWvsTMr0TjI/AAAAAAAABjE/oc6XL2atFXY/s1600/3d-102.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 385px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5578812377995169330" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qqgKHLvWxeI/TWvsTMr0TjI/AAAAAAAABjE/oc6XL2atFXY/s400/3d-102.JPG" /></a><br /><div>Happy Monday!</div><div> </div><div>Last Tuesday's <a href="http://www.papercraftplanet.com/group/3dchallengegroup/forum/topics/3d102-spring-has-sprung">3D challenge at PCP </a>was to make a gift box topped with a flower embellishment. I chose to use the box template that Adela provided. The finished size is 2" x 2".</div><div> </div><div>The box is Pretty in Pink, the swirls (Sizzlet die) are Certainly Celery, and the flower is Sweet Pea DSP (retired). I used Pretty in Pink and Rose Red (retired) 1/4" grosgrain ribbon.</div><div> </div><div>In case you are wondering about the flower, you can find the tutorial <a href="http://www.frenchiestamps.com/2010/09/paper-flower.html">here</a>. I made this one with pieces of 2" x 2" DSP. </div><div> </div><div>Note: The previous time that I made this flower I used 1/8" red line tape, this time I used Tombow, as recommended in the tutorial. Both worked fine, but the glue was a bit messy for me.</div><div> </div><div>Thanks for stopping by.</div><div> </div><div><table cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1" border="0"><tr><td><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/"><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/l.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/i.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/s.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/a.gif" border="0" /></a><div align="right"><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/" title="Glitter Graphics"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:-2;">Glitter Graphics</span></a></div></td></tr></table></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3051580552915584597-2924040854074727043?l=craftingwithprincesslisa.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>lisa808http://www.blogger.com/profile/03199193932870358979noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051580552915584597.post-9679107806742018622011-02-25T10:36:00.003-05:002011-02-25T10:55:21.259-05:00<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-JXoqCwANzoE/TWfMuijQboI/AAAAAAAABi8/g8EvVoHs50o/s1600/PPA82%2B-%2Bclosed.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 318px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5577651763442380418" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-JXoqCwANzoE/TWfMuijQboI/AAAAAAAABi8/g8EvVoHs50o/s400/PPA82%2B-%2Bclosed.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yK57Aoe86ko/TWfMubGx4WI/AAAAAAAABi0/uBevGrFaNZk/s1600/PPA82%2B-%2Bopen.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 312px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5577651761443889506" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yK57Aoe86ko/TWfMubGx4WI/AAAAAAAABi0/uBevGrFaNZk/s400/PPA82%2B-%2Bopen.JPG" /></a> </div><div>Happy Friday!</div><div> </div><div>This week's <a href="http://www.palspaperarts.com/2011/02/ppa82-cas-elements-of-style-scallops.html">PPA</a> challenge is all about letting the scallops flow.</div><div> </div><div>My card base is Bashful Blue layered with Marina Mist and Colorbok Natural Speckletone. The speckled piece was embossed with Spellbinders Impressabilities Sea Scape, then the shells were sponged. The crab image (no make on the stamp) was stamped and embossed on watercolor paper, then colored with Dusty Durago and Real Red. I sponged Bashful Blue and Marina Mist around the image. The sentiment is from the Vintage Labels stamp set (retired). To make sure I kept with the 'scallops flowing across the card' theme, I hand-scalloped the inside layer. The two seashells are from WPlus9 Guiding Light stamp set.</div><div> </div><div>I should now go and clean my craft table--it feels like it is covered in embossing power and sand (probably mostly sand as I had a little accident spooning it out of the bag)!</div><div> </div><div>Thanks for stopping by.</div><div> </div><div><br /><br /><table cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1" border="0"><tr><td><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/"><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/l.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/i.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/s.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/a.gif" border="0" /></a><div align="right"><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/" title="Glitter Graphics"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:-2;">Glitter Graphics</span></a></div></td></tr></table></div><div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3051580552915584597-967910780674201862?l=craftingwithprincesslisa.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>lisa808http://www.blogger.com/profile/03199193932870358979noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051580552915584597.post-21178610151654900762011-02-21T23:21:00.002-05:002011-02-21T23:38:07.885-05:00Happy Monday!<br /><br />Last Tuesday's <a href="http://www.papercraftplanet.com/group/3dchallengegroup/forum/topics/3d-101-just-tealightful">3D challenge </a>at PCP was to make a tea-themed project using Adela's tea cup template.<br /><br />Here is the front of my Tea for Two holder:<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wh5UGasU5ik/TWM6PmlmToI/AAAAAAAABiU/sSP_nkKc51k/s1600/3d-101%2Bclosed.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 318px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5576364803345501826" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wh5UGasU5ik/TWM6PmlmToI/AAAAAAAABiU/sSP_nkKc51k/s400/3d-101%2Bclosed.JPG" /></a><br /><br />Here is the inside view:<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2sAVg5pt2lE/TWM6PZfwthI/AAAAAAAABiM/LTfZcnol41Y/s1600/3d-101%2Bopen.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5576364799831356946" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2sAVg5pt2lE/TWM6PZfwthI/AAAAAAAABiM/LTfZcnol41Y/s400/3d-101%2Bopen.JPG" /></a><br />Supplies used: Pale Plum &amp; Perfect Plum card stock, GinaK Tea Time, Great Impressions (small tea cup), &amp; SU Flowers of Gratitude stamp sets.<br /><br />I wasn't very happy with my tea cup on the front of the project. It is kind of blah looking. It probably would have looked better if I used Shimmery White rather than Naturals White paper. Live &amp; learn!<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by. <br /><br /><br /><table cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1" border="0"><tr><td><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/"><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/l.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/i.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/s.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/a.gif" border="0" /></a><div align="right"><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/" title="Glitter Graphics"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:-2;">Glitter Graphics</span></a></div></td></tr></table><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3051580552915584597-2117861015165490076?l=craftingwithprincesslisa.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>lisa808http://www.blogger.com/profile/03199193932870358979noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051580552915584597.post-70400921159938144642011-02-14T09:13:00.003-05:002011-02-14T09:37:44.171-05:00Happy Valentine's Day!<br /><br />Last week, after seeing <a href="http://createdbyu.blogspot.com/2011/02/paper-daisy-valentine-card-dcbd-214.html">this</a> card by Sharon, I immediately went to my craft room and made my own Valentine's version for my mother.<br /><br />Here is a picture of it closed:<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OQUJXlHog4Q/TVk5Hd-8M9I/AAAAAAAABiE/fNPzfnni4S8/s1600/vd%2Bclosed%2Bw%2Bgc.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 352px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573548814318187474" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OQUJXlHog4Q/TVk5Hd-8M9I/AAAAAAAABiE/fNPzfnni4S8/s400/vd%2Bclosed%2Bw%2Bgc.JPG" /></a><br />Here is an open view, note the gift card pocket:<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ch0shJxhDO4/TVk5HNbHCWI/AAAAAAAABh8/9Cyk2kEQFpE/s1600/vd%2Bopen%2Bw%2Bgc.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 338px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573548809872935266" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ch0shJxhDO4/TVk5HNbHCWI/AAAAAAAABh8/9Cyk2kEQFpE/s400/vd%2Bopen%2Bw%2Bgc.JPG" /></a><br />This is how it looks once the gift card is removed:<br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-r7euhk8Hk4I/TVk5G7IGjfI/AAAAAAAABh0/dDszmzRMJas/s1600/vd%2Bopen%2Bwo%2Bgc.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 327px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573548804961373682" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-r7euhk8Hk4I/TVk5G7IGjfI/AAAAAAAABh0/dDszmzRMJas/s400/vd%2Bopen%2Bwo%2Bgc.JPG" /></a><br />And, lastly, a picture of the card closed with the gift card removed:<br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vEW3jDzYSMw/TVk5GcVqQmI/AAAAAAAABhs/2c4HpUaRrQA/s1600/vd%2Bclosed%2Bwo%2Bgc.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 362px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573548796696740450" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vEW3jDzYSMw/TVk5GcVqQmI/AAAAAAAABhs/2c4HpUaRrQA/s400/vd%2Bclosed%2Bwo%2Bgc.JPG" /></a> </div><div>I came up with the neatest idea. Well, maybe all of you have already thought of it and used it, but it was a new lightbulb that went on for me! As I am bow challenged, I was having great difficulty tying the ribbon nicely to hold the card closed. So, finally, instead of tying the two pieces of ribbon into a bow, I used velcro to hold the ribbon together and glue dots to attach the bow. The bow looks (nearly) perfect and doesn't have to be re-tied each time the card is opened.<br /></div><div>Supplies used: Pretty in Pink, Red Glimmer, and Very Vanilla card stock, Sending Love Specialty DSP (retired), Pretty in Pink satin ribbon, Well Scripted and Yummy stamp sets (both retired).</div><div> </div><div>Thanks for stopping by.</div><div> </div><div><table cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1" border="0"><tr><td><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/"><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Hearts/l.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Hearts/i.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Hearts/s.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Hearts/a.gif" border="0" /></a><div align="right"><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/" title="Glitter Graphics"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:-2;">Glitter Graphics</span></a></div></td></tr></table><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3051580552915584597-7040092115993814464?l=craftingwithprincesslisa.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>lisa808http://www.blogger.com/profile/03199193932870358979noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051580552915584597.post-56097810970430640722011-02-12T13:53:00.003-05:002011-02-12T14:36:52.569-05:00<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9s6xhsFhqVU/TVbXQoxOYpI/AAAAAAAABhk/qXAbrcbUst0/s1600/PPA80%2BVintage%2BQuilt.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 349px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572878269739328146" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9s6xhsFhqVU/TVbXQoxOYpI/AAAAAAAABhk/qXAbrcbUst0/s400/PPA80%2BVintage%2BQuilt.JPG" /></a><br /><div>Happy Saturday!</div><div> </div><div>When I received the SCS Weekly Inkling on Wednesday and saw the 'Quilt' tutorial, I thought it was so neat and definitely wanted to try it. Then, on Thursday, came the new <a href="http://www.palspaperarts.com/2011/02/ppa80-those-were-the-days-vintage-theme-and-blog-candy.html?utm_source=feedburner&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=Feed%3A+PalsPaperArts+%28Pals+Paper+Arts%29">PPA</a> challenge, which is a vintage theme this week. I thought the 'quilt' would be perfect for the 'Those were the days' PPA challenge. </div><div> </div><div>Creating 'vintage' is new to me and I finally used my distressing tool. The 'quilt' was quite easy to create. </div><div> </div><div>Supplies used: Basic Black, Riding Hood Red, and Very Vanilla card stock, Country Living Holiday (retired) and Love Letter DSP, Tagger's Dozen and Too Terrific Tags stamp sets (both retired), and self-adhesive pearls.</div><div> </div><div>You probably cannot tell from the photo, but I spritzed the Very Vanilla layer, the black tag, and the black circle with alcohol/Champagne shimmer paint.</div><div> </div><div>I really like how this card turned out and already plan to make another one when my Bliss set arrives.</div><div> </div><div>Happy crafting!</div><div> </div><div><table cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1" border="0"><tr><td><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/"><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/l.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/i.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/s.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/a.gif" border="0" /></a><div align="right"><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/" title="Glitter Graphics"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:-2;">Glitter Graphics</span></a></div></td></tr></table></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3051580552915584597-5609781097043064072?l=craftingwithprincesslisa.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>lisa808http://www.blogger.com/profile/03199193932870358979noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051580552915584597.post-4470367881774402982011-02-10T19:24:00.003-05:002011-02-10T19:48:00.354-05:00Happy Thursday!<br /><br />Today's post is of a thank you card I made for Harry to send to Ann Marie. They are totally smitten with each other. She visits and takes him on marathon walks, gives him his bath, and lets him nap in her lap while she drinks her coffee. When my mother tells Harry that Ann Marie is coming to see him, he sits at the front door with his leash waiting for her to arrive.<br /><br />Here is the front of the card:<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NP8uNQlvrQ4/TVSCN7ttzkI/AAAAAAAABhc/fEy2Vrvsch0/s1600/harry%2Bto%2Bam%2B1.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 364px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572221814843493954" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NP8uNQlvrQ4/TVSCN7ttzkI/AAAAAAAABhc/fEy2Vrvsch0/s400/harry%2Bto%2Bam%2B1.JPG" /></a><br />Doesn't Harry look smart in his raincoat?<br /><br />The inside view:<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qANtSUK5x3o/TVSCNlU8RKI/AAAAAAAABhU/GbVOBvC6YJQ/s1600/harry%2Bto%2Bam%2B2.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572221808834004130" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qANtSUK5x3o/TVSCNlU8RKI/AAAAAAAABhU/GbVOBvC6YJQ/s400/harry%2Bto%2Bam%2B2.JPG" /></a><br />I used the Enobled Pet font in Word for Harry's thank you message.<br /><br />And, the 'I Woof You' message when the gift card is removed:<br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AFc65hh5Nkw/TVSCNisUvNI/AAAAAAAABhM/llDAcr1r918/s1600/harry%2Bto%2Bam%2B3.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 247px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572221808126770386" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AFc65hh5Nkw/TVSCNisUvNI/AAAAAAAABhM/llDAcr1r918/s400/harry%2Bto%2Bam%2B3.JPG" /></a><br />Supplies used: Closed to Cocoa, Crushed Curry, GP White, and generic Red card stock, Paw Print digi paper (free download from Canon), Studio G $1.00 stamp, and velvet ribbon from M's.</div><div> </div><div>Thanks for stopping by--I 'woof' your visits!</div><div> </div><div><table cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1" border="0"><tr><td><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/"><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/l.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/i.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/s.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/a.gif" border="0" /></a><div align="right"><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/" title="Glitter Graphics"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:-2;">Glitter Graphics</span></a></div></td></tr></table></div><div> </div><div><br /><br /><div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3051580552915584597-447036788177440298?l=craftingwithprincesslisa.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>lisa808http://www.blogger.com/profile/03199193932870358979noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051580552915584597.post-17523583738049234942011-02-03T09:51:00.004-05:002011-02-03T10:59:41.890-05:00Happy Thursday!<br /><br />There is a restaurant at the beach that I love going to when I am at my mother's house in NY. As I liked the 'Book of Love' so much, I made a 'Tropical' version for my mother with pictures from last year. I left the last pages blank so I can add new pictures that we take there this year.<br /><br />So, here is the front cover:<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_TO3wJn9XsCA/TUrB7jXlHRI/AAAAAAAABg8/-r_sZjxSzb0/s1600/project%2B%25234%2B-%2Btiki%2Bfront.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 351px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569477118047624466" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_TO3wJn9XsCA/TUrB7jXlHRI/AAAAAAAABg8/-r_sZjxSzb0/s400/project%2B%25234%2B-%2Btiki%2Bfront.JPG" /></a><br />First page (the left picture is of the closed-in part of the restaurant--we always sit outside, the right picture is my mother and my brother Kevin, with me, of course):<br /><div></div><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_TO3wJn9XsCA/TUrBrginuwI/AAAAAAAABg0/Z-6uWE3Gwz0/s1600/project%2B%25234%2B-%2Btiki%2Bpg%2B1.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 305px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569476842410720002" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_TO3wJn9XsCA/TUrBrginuwI/AAAAAAAABg0/Z-6uWE3Gwz0/s400/project%2B%25234%2B-%2Btiki%2Bpg%2B1.JPG" /></a> </div><div>Second page (my mother and me, having a good time, just the two of us):<br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_TO3wJn9XsCA/TUrBrXiaxoI/AAAAAAAABgs/6ZDLYZc9WqM/s1600/project%2B%25234%2B-%2Btiki%2Bpg%2B2.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 286px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569476839993951874" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_TO3wJn9XsCA/TUrBrXiaxoI/AAAAAAAABgs/6ZDLYZc9WqM/s400/project%2B%25234%2B-%2Btiki%2Bpg%2B2.JPG" /></a><br />Third page (Kevin):<br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_TO3wJn9XsCA/TUrBq0TMb7I/AAAAAAAABgk/zkknH5udWFQ/s1600/project%2B%25234%2B-%2Btiki%2Bpg%2B3.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 278px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569476830534856626" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_TO3wJn9XsCA/TUrBq0TMb7I/AAAAAAAABgk/zkknH5udWFQ/s400/project%2B%25234%2B-%2Btiki%2Bpg%2B3.JPG" /></a><br />Fourth page (blank pages, awaiting 2011 pictures, perhaps my brother Richard will join us one evening):<br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_TO3wJn9XsCA/TUrBqju1lMI/AAAAAAAABgc/-qLbWEHk-N0/s1600/project%2B%25234%2B-%2Btiki%2Bpg%2B4.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 297px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569476826087396546" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_TO3wJn9XsCA/TUrBqju1lMI/AAAAAAAABgc/-qLbWEHk-N0/s400/project%2B%25234%2B-%2Btiki%2Bpg%2B4.JPG" /></a><br />Back cover:<br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_TO3wJn9XsCA/TUrBqAPexjI/AAAAAAAABgU/ya-ssgOhs8U/s1600/project%2B%25234%2B-%2Btiki%2Bback.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 354px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569476816560637490" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_TO3wJn9XsCA/TUrBqAPexjI/AAAAAAAABgU/ya-ssgOhs8U/s400/project%2B%25234%2B-%2Btiki%2Bback.JPG" /></a><br />Supplies used: Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, Rose Red, and Tempting Turquoise card stock, Hostess Pack, Island Oasis, and Sweet Pea DSP (all retired), Tropical Party (retired) and W Plus 9 Guiding Light stamp sets, Old Olive 1/4" grosgrain ribbon, and rhinestones (girls' day out has got to include some bling!). I created the title in Word and printed it in Old Olive using the RGB values.</div><div>.</div><div></div><div>I think I should change the ribbon to Pumpkin Pie. What do you think?</div><div>.</div><div></div><div>Thanks for stopping by.</div><div>.</div><div></div><div><table border="0" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1"><tbody><tr><td><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/"><img border="0" src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/l.gif" /><img border="0" src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/i.gif" /><img border="0" src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/s.gif" /><img border="0" src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/a.gif" /></a> <div align="right"><a title="Glitter Graphics" href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/"><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Glitter Graphics</span></a></div></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3051580552915584597-1752358373804923494?l=craftingwithprincesslisa.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>lisa808http://www.blogger.com/profile/03199193932870358979noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051580552915584597.post-39185457792794560852011-01-31T12:02:00.005-05:002011-02-03T10:58:35.774-05:00Happy Monday!<br /><br />Today I will be sharing Project #4 from the I4U! Valentine and Birthday Extravaganza. This project was made using the Top Note die, which is my favorite SU die. The class sample was more of a 'book of love,' but I made mine to be more of an album.<br /><br />Here is the cover:<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TO3wJn9XsCA/TUbr4f7fQDI/AAAAAAAABgI/KuqR_CXic0U/s1600/project%2B%25234%2Bfront.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 327px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568397345166409778" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TO3wJn9XsCA/TUbr4f7fQDI/AAAAAAAABgI/KuqR_CXic0U/s400/project%2B%25234%2Bfront.JPG" /></a><br />Inside, page 1:<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TO3wJn9XsCA/TUbrtHYcyJI/AAAAAAAABgA/OdUxP06hLvo/s1600/project%2B%25234%2Bpg%2B1.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 311px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568397149598435474" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TO3wJn9XsCA/TUbrtHYcyJI/AAAAAAAABgA/OdUxP06hLvo/s400/project%2B%25234%2Bpg%2B1.JPG" /></a><br /><br />Inside, page 2:<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_TO3wJn9XsCA/TUbrtCgpYKI/AAAAAAAABf4/_XCFDUUcwV0/s1600/project%2B%25234%2Bpg%2B2.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 325px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568397148290637986" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_TO3wJn9XsCA/TUbrtCgpYKI/AAAAAAAABf4/_XCFDUUcwV0/s400/project%2B%25234%2Bpg%2B2.JPG" /></a><br />Inside, page 3:<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_TO3wJn9XsCA/TUbrs6psLPI/AAAAAAAABfw/2_5dAk92Mg4/s1600/project%2B%25234%2Bpg%2B3.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 316px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568397146181086450" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_TO3wJn9XsCA/TUbrs6psLPI/AAAAAAAABfw/2_5dAk92Mg4/s400/project%2B%25234%2Bpg%2B3.JPG" /></a><br />Inside, page 4:<br /></div><div><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TO3wJn9XsCA/TUbrss-KHnI/AAAAAAAABfo/aguhHYTI2Xg/s1600/project%2B%25234%2Bpg%2B4.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 334px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568397142508838514" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TO3wJn9XsCA/TUbrss-KHnI/AAAAAAAABfo/aguhHYTI2Xg/s400/project%2B%25234%2Bpg%2B4.JPG" /></a><br />Back cover:<br /></div><div><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_TO3wJn9XsCA/TUbrsYcJeTI/AAAAAAAABfg/V5Uu5mj5dfo/s1600/project%2B%25234%2Bback.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 339px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568397136997480754" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_TO3wJn9XsCA/TUbrsYcJeTI/AAAAAAAABfg/V5Uu5mj5dfo/s400/project%2B%25234%2Bback.JPG" /></a><br />Supplies used: Chocolate Chip, Pretty in Pink, and Very Vanilla card stock, Sending Love Specialty DSP (retired), Pretty in Pink 1/4" grosgrain ribbon, and Three Little Words stamp set. I also used a few retired stamp sets: Best Yet, Sweet Talk, Tags so Much, Well Scripted, and Yummy.</div><div>.</div><div></div><div>So, did you get to be creative weekend? I spent yesterday in my craft room making another one of these cute little albums. I hope you come back to see the 'tropical' version.<br /></div><div>Until next time, happy crafting!</div><div>.</div><div></div><div><table border="0" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1"><tbody><tr><td><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/"><img border="0" src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/l.gif" /><img border="0" src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/i.gif" /><img border="0" src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/s.gif" /><img border="0" src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/a.gif" /></a> <div align="right"><a title="Glitter Graphics" href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/"><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Glitter Graphics</span></a></div></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3051580552915584597-3918545779279456085?l=craftingwithprincesslisa.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>lisa808http://www.blogger.com/profile/03199193932870358979noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051580552915584597.post-82499003045869638582011-01-27T11:27:00.004-05:002011-01-27T11:38:43.754-05:00Happy Thursday!<br /><br />This week's <a href="http://justusgirlschallenge.blogspot.com/2011/01/just-us-girls-68-template3d-challenge.html">JUGS</a> challenge is to create a 3D Valentine treat holder. I used the SU cone template (this is a template, not to be confused with the Petal Cone die).<br /><br />Here is the top view:<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_TO3wJn9XsCA/TUGdU-HcvrI/AAAAAAAABeo/mAXxLy4QTPc/s1600/project%2B%25238%2Btop.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5566903598003830450" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_TO3wJn9XsCA/TUGdU-HcvrI/AAAAAAAABeo/mAXxLy4QTPc/s400/project%2B%25238%2Btop.JPG" /></a><br />And, the side view:<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_TO3wJn9XsCA/TUGdUnqMP1I/AAAAAAAABeg/AhoG2PwwWlA/s1600/project%2B%25238%2Bside.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 254px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5566903591975534418" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_TO3wJn9XsCA/TUGdUnqMP1I/AAAAAAAABeg/AhoG2PwwWlA/s400/project%2B%25238%2Bside.JPG" /></a><br />Supplies used: Pink Pirouette and Riding Hood Red card stock, Bella Rose DSP (retired), Yummy (retired) and Studio G $1 Alphabet stamp sets, retired SU ribbon (it was no longer on the spool, I think it is Purely Pomegranite).<br /><br />Happy crafting!<br /><br /><table cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1" border="0"><tr><td><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/"><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/l.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/i.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/s.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/a.gif" border="0" /></a><div align="right"><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/" title="Glitter Graphics"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:-2;">Glitter Graphics</span></a></div></td></tr></table><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3051580552915584597-8249900304586963858?l=craftingwithprincesslisa.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>lisa808http://www.blogger.com/profile/03199193932870358979noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051580552915584597.post-23627592234059382142011-01-25T22:35:00.003-05:002011-01-25T23:03:32.223-05:00Happy Tuesday!<br /><br />Today's project was created for <a href="http://www.flourishes.org/">Flourishes</a>' recycle and reuse Christmas challenge. I used two of the templates (Grab a Cup and Tea for You) that I chose with my gift certificate from <a href="http://www.mytimemadeeasy.com/store/">MTME</a>.<br /><br />The challenge is to recycle and reuse something from Christmas. I recycled and reused a tray and tissue paper covered styrofoam that was part of a wine/cheese gift set.<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_TO3wJn9XsCA/TT-XI95_UoI/AAAAAAAABeY/YQzVzCtnpDY/s1600/FLLCNOEL9%2B-%2BChristmas%2BTea%2BSet%2B-%2BCopy.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 228px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5566333844765758082" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_TO3wJn9XsCA/TT-XI95_UoI/AAAAAAAABeY/YQzVzCtnpDY/s400/FLLCNOEL9%2B-%2BChristmas%2BTea%2BSet%2B-%2BCopy.JPG" /></a><br /><div>The tea cup was very easy to assemble. The tea pot tried my patience a bit! Next time (after a respectable recovery period from this one) I would make the handle shorter. The sugar bowl holds a set of place cards (one is shown up front). I did not make a template for the sugar bowl, just measured the place cards and made it from that. The finished size of it is 3 1/8 x 2 x 2.</div><div> </div><div>Supplies used: Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive (stems of poinsettias), Regal Rose (snowflakes), and Very Vanilla card stock, Imaginisce patterned paper, Cranberry Crisp ribbon (retired, coordinates fairly well with Cherry Cobbler), and Flourishes Christmas Tea stamp set. I put a dimensional between each layer of the poinsettias so they would stand high for the lid handles.</div><div> </div><div>Thanks for stopping by.</div><div> </div><div> </div><div><table cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1" border="0"><tr><td><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/"><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/l.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/i.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/s.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/a.gif" border="0" /></a><div align="right"><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/" title="Glitter Graphics"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:-2;">Glitter Graphics</span></a></div></td></tr></table></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3051580552915584597-2362759223405938214?l=craftingwithprincesslisa.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>lisa808http://www.blogger.com/profile/03199193932870358979noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051580552915584597.post-51391396273191010472011-01-24T10:37:00.002-05:002011-01-24T11:31:51.517-05:00Happy Monday!<br /><br />Today's post is of a project from December. Yes, I'm a bit late, but the post 'slipped through the cracks' during the holiday season. <br /><br />This project was for <a href="http://www.papercraftplanet.com/group/3dchallengegroup/forum/topics/3d93-my-time-cutesy-cover">PCP's 3D93 Challenge</a>, which was to use the Cutsey Cover template from <a href="http://www.mytimemadeeasy.com/store/">MTME</a>.<br /><br />I printed the template at 100% and made a game night holder:<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TO3wJn9XsCA/TT2dBuY_z-I/AAAAAAAABeI/CQN2ecqOBwE/s1600/3d93%2Bclosed.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 390px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5565777367458107362" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TO3wJn9XsCA/TT2dBuY_z-I/AAAAAAAABeI/CQN2ecqOBwE/s400/3d93%2Bclosed.JPG" /></a><br />Inside is a deck of cards and a little notebook.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TO3wJn9XsCA/TT2dBf4cKLI/AAAAAAAABeA/pDHW2el3Yv8/s1600/3d93%2Bopen.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 350px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5565777363563456690" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TO3wJn9XsCA/TT2dBf4cKLI/AAAAAAAABeA/pDHW2el3Yv8/s400/3d93%2Bopen.JPG" /></a><br />The images, from <a href="http://www.shop.ginakdesigns.com/">GinaK</a>'s A Charmed Life by Melanie Muenchinger, were stamped with SU Cherry Cobbler and Versafine Onyx Black, then punched out and attached with pop dots.<br /><br />My game night project was chosen as Shooting Star and the winner of a gift certificate from <a href="http://www.mytimemadeeasy.com/store/">MTME</a>! Tomorrow's post will be a project I made with two of the templates I chose with my gift certificate.<br /><br />btw, Melanie Muenchinger's Arranged with Love stamp set was featured on PBS on Scrapbook Memories. You can read (&amp; see) all about it <a href="http://melaniemuenchinger.blogspot.com/2011/01/on-tv-not-stv-this-time-tee-vee.html">here</a>.<br /><br />Happy crafting!<br /><br /><br /><table cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1" border="0"><tr><td><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/"><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/l.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/i.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/s.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/a.gif" border="0" /></a><div align="right"><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/" title="Glitter Graphics"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:-2;">Glitter Graphics</span></a></div></td></tr></table><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3051580552915584597-5139139627319101047?l=craftingwithprincesslisa.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>lisa808http://www.blogger.com/profile/03199193932870358979noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051580552915584597.post-81104499422344940732011-01-23T13:10:00.003-05:002011-01-23T13:22:32.585-05:00Happy Sunday!<br /><br />This week the <a href="http://www.palspaperarts.com/2011/01/ppa77-a-sketch-challenge.html">PPA</a> design team has a sketch challenge:<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_TO3wJn9XsCA/TTxviEoUdiI/AAAAAAAABd4/dd3LcjULcNI/s1600/ppa77.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 154px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5565445870672180770" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_TO3wJn9XsCA/TTxviEoUdiI/AAAAAAAABd4/dd3LcjULcNI/s400/ppa77.jpg" /></a><br />Here is the front of my card:<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_TO3wJn9XsCA/TTxvhnYSSnI/AAAAAAAABdw/dYy6yBiaMow/s1600/ppa77%2Bspring%2Bsong%2Bclosed.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 308px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5565445862820301426" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_TO3wJn9XsCA/TTxvhnYSSnI/AAAAAAAABdw/dYy6yBiaMow/s400/ppa77%2Bspring%2Bsong%2Bclosed.JPG" /></a><br />And, the inside:<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_TO3wJn9XsCA/TTxvhJgNKVI/AAAAAAAABdo/5iDd3QX-Ymo/s1600/ppa77%2Bspring%2Bsong%2Bopen.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 278px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5565445854800456018" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_TO3wJn9XsCA/TTxvhJgNKVI/AAAAAAAABdo/5iDd3QX-Ymo/s400/ppa77%2Bspring%2Bsong%2Bopen.JPG" /></a> </div><div> </div><div>Supplies used: Naturals White and Old Olive card stock, Sweet Pea DSP (retired), and Spring Song (retired) and Wow Flowers stamp sets. After watercoloring the image (yes, a bit out of the lines), I did a little highlighting with the Sakura stardust pen.</div><div> </div><div></div><div>Thanks for stopping by today. Hope you come back tomorrow--I have a prize-winning project to show you.</div><div> </div><div></div><div>Until next time, happy crafting!</div><div> </div><div> </div><div></div><div></div><div><table border="0" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1"><tbody><tr><td><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/"><img border="0" src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/l.gif" /><img border="0" src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/i.gif" /><img border="0" src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/s.gif" /><img border="0" src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/a.gif" /></a> <div align="right"><a title="Glitter Graphics" href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/"><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Glitter Graphics</span></a></div></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3051580552915584597-8110449942234494073?l=craftingwithprincesslisa.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>lisa808http://www.blogger.com/profile/03199193932870358979noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051580552915584597.post-65112334687105232602011-01-21T17:07:00.003-05:002011-01-21T17:18:52.592-05:00Happy Friday!<br /><br />Today's card is for the Inspirations4U! Challenge #4 which is a photo inspiration:<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_TO3wJn9XsCA/TToEFlQQbRI/AAAAAAAABdg/xDAh_F1DbZQ/s1600/imagesCAWN4VSJ.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 130px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 89px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564764783515823378" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_TO3wJn9XsCA/TToEFlQQbRI/AAAAAAAABdg/xDAh_F1DbZQ/s400/imagesCAWN4VSJ.jpg" /></a><br />Here is the front of my card:<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_TO3wJn9XsCA/TToEFTjU1yI/AAAAAAAABdY/Hhlu3bS020Q/s1600/ink4u%2521%2Bchallenge%2B%25234-closed.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 319px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564764778763966242" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_TO3wJn9XsCA/TToEFTjU1yI/AAAAAAAABdY/Hhlu3bS020Q/s400/ink4u%2521%2Bchallenge%2B%25234-closed.JPG" /></a><br />And, the inside:<br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_TO3wJn9XsCA/TToEFBHrPNI/AAAAAAAABdQ/6MoCN2ta68o/s1600/ink4u%2521%2Bchallenge%2B%25234-open.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 335px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564764773816155346" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_TO3wJn9XsCA/TToEFBHrPNI/AAAAAAAABdQ/6MoCN2ta68o/s400/ink4u%2521%2Bchallenge%2B%25234-open.JPG" /></a><br />Supplies used: Chocolate Chip, Naturals White, and Old Olive card stock, Sweet Pea DSP (retired), Chocolate Chip felt ribbon (retired), and Fox &amp; Friends and Thank You Kindly stamp sets.</div><div> </div><div>Happy crafting!</div><div><table cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1" border="0"><tr><td><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/"><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/l.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/i.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/s.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/a.gif" border="0" /></a><div align="right"><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/" title="Glitter Graphics"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:-2;">Glitter Graphics</span></a></div></td></tr></table></div><div> </div><div><br /><br /> </div><div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3051580552915584597-6511233468710523260?l=craftingwithprincesslisa.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>lisa808http://www.blogger.com/profile/03199193932870358979noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051580552915584597.post-20953394133664819542011-01-19T11:49:00.003-05:002011-01-19T12:01:57.442-05:00Happy Wednesday!<br /><br />Last weekend I made Valentine banners for the inside of my front doors. Here's a full view picture:<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_TO3wJn9XsCA/TTcWZNxoiMI/AAAAAAAABdI/Cc-YRaNgxzA/s1600/front%2Bdoor%2Bbanners.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 282px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563940487089916098" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_TO3wJn9XsCA/TTcWZNxoiMI/AAAAAAAABdI/Cc-YRaNgxzA/s400/front%2Bdoor%2Bbanners.JPG" /></a><br />The shadows you may see are from the hearts hanging on the outside of the doors.<br /><br />Here is a close-up of the left banner:<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_TO3wJn9XsCA/TTcWY--n8kI/AAAAAAAABdA/IVBc2S3aaTM/s1600/front%2Bdoor%2Bbanner%2Bleft.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 194px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563940483117871682" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_TO3wJn9XsCA/TTcWY--n8kI/AAAAAAAABdA/IVBc2S3aaTM/s400/front%2Bdoor%2Bbanner%2Bleft.JPG" /></a><br />And, a close-up of the right banner:<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TO3wJn9XsCA/TTcWYz1E00I/AAAAAAAABc4/WlIO99_ef1k/s1600/front%2Bdoor%2Bbanner%2Bright.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 189px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563940480125031234" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TO3wJn9XsCA/TTcWYz1E00I/AAAAAAAABc4/WlIO99_ef1k/s400/front%2Bdoor%2Bbanner%2Bright.JPG" /></a><br />I used the large scallop Sizzix die to cut the cardboard and card stock. The patterned paper medallions were made with 1 1/2 x 12 strips. The letters were cut with the Sizzix Lollipop dies. My number dies were no where to be found! I think I may have left them at my mother's house. So, I printed the '14' in Word. The ribbon is pink with gold trim. I was already working on this project when my friend, Anne, gave me a bag of ribbon on Saturday. This particular ribbon looked perfect with the colors I was using.<br /><br />Now, I have a question for you: Are they still called banners when they are vertical rather than horizontal? If not, what are they called?<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by.<br /><br /><table cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1" border="0"><tr><td><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/"><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/l.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/i.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/s.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/a.gif" border="0" /></a><div align="right"><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/" title="Glitter Graphics"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:-2;">Glitter Graphics</span></a></div></td></tr></table><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3051580552915584597-2095339413366481954?l=craftingwithprincesslisa.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>lisa808http://www.blogger.com/profile/03199193932870358979noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051580552915584597.post-32337230974235624302011-01-17T15:30:00.001-05:002011-01-17T15:30:17.087-05:00<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_TO3wJn9XsCA/TS0Oxe-_gHI/AAAAAAAABb0/uSYd2tC2_qc/s1600/stylish_blogger_award.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 160px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 160px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5561117358166081650" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_TO3wJn9XsCA/TS0Oxe-_gHI/AAAAAAAABb0/uSYd2tC2_qc/s400/stylish_blogger_award.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br />Happy Monday!<br /><br />I feel so honored--<a href="http://www.stampinchic.com/2011/01/stylish-blogger-and-my-top-picks-from.html"><strong>Ann</strong></a> has presented <strong>me</strong> with a Stylish Blogger Award!<br /><br />In accepting this award I need to share eight interesting (or maybe not so interesting) things about myself:<br /><br />1. Godiva chocolates and Haagen Dazs ice cream are two of my favorite 'sweet tooth fillers.'<br /><br />2. I weighed nine pounds when I was born and didn't have a strand of hair until I was one year old. Luckily, since then, I've always weighed in the double digits and my hair is wavy.<br /><br />3. I usually record my favorite TV shows so I don't waste time with commercials. Gotta love that FF button!<br /><br />4. I love shoes, but hate that it gets harder and harder to find size 5.<br /><br />5. I graduated from high school when I was 16.<br /><br />6. I am a big tea drinker, with Earl Grey and Green being among my favorites.<br /><br />7. I'm only five feet tall (or short!), but I am taller than my mother and my mother is taller than my grandmother.<br /><br />8. Though I enjoy scrapping and card making, 3D projects are my favorite.<br /><br />I would like to pass this Stylish Blogger Award to:<br /><br />1. <a href="http://andrealowcock.wordpress.com/">Andrea</a>, EnchantInk<br /><br />2. <a href="http://beth714.blogspot.com/">Beth</a>, Nana's Memories &amp; More<br /><br />3. <a href="http://www.carlas-scraps.com/">Carla</a>, Carla's Scraps<br /><br />4. <a href="http://curtsplayhouse.blogspot.com/">Curt</a>, Curt's World<br /><br />5. <a href="http://craftingwithclass.blogspot.com/">Karli</a>, Crafting with Class<br /><br /><p>6. <a href="http://www.stampingbyrachel.com/">Rachel</a>, Stamping by Rachel<br /></p><br />7. <a href="http://createdbyu.blogspot.com/">Sharon</a>, Created By You<br /><br />8. <a href="http://susansdayoffcreations.blogspot.com/">Susan</a>, Susan's Day Off Creations<br /><br />Thank you Ann!<br /><p><br /><br /><table border="0" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1"><tbody><tr><td><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/"><img border="0" src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/l.gif" /><img border="0" src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/i.gif" /><img border="0" src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/s.gif" /><img border="0" src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/a.gif" /></a> <div align="right"><a title="Glitter Graphics" href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/"><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Glitter Graphics</span></a></div></td></tr></tbody></table></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3051580552915584597-3233723097423562430?l=craftingwithprincesslisa.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>lisa808http://www.blogger.com/profile/03199193932870358979noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051580552915584597.post-16167204516157117662011-01-14T10:32:00.003-05:002011-01-14T10:45:15.414-05:00<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_TO3wJn9XsCA/TTBsyTezFnI/AAAAAAAABcU/8omkeUgvi88/s1600/pcp%2B3d96%2B%2526%2Bppa76.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 382px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5562065151281272434" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_TO3wJn9XsCA/TTBsyTezFnI/AAAAAAAABcU/8omkeUgvi88/s400/pcp%2B3d96%2B%2526%2Bppa76.JPG" /></a><br />Happy Friday!<br /><br />Today's project covers two challenges--<a href="http://www.papercraftplanet.com/profiles/blogs/3d96-have-a-heart">PCP 3D96 Have a Heart </a>and <a href="http://www.palspaperarts.com/2011/01/pa-inspiration-challenge-valentines-and-blog-candy.html">Pals Paper Arts #76 Inspiration Challenge</a>. The template for the heart box can be found on the 3D96 link. The PPA inspiration challenge is Lady in Red.<br /><br />Supplies used: Pretty in Pink, Real Red, &amp; Very Vanilla card stock, Sending Love Specialty DSP (retired), Well Scripted stamp set (retired), Real Red ink, and Ivory ribbon &amp; narrow lace.<br /><br />I hope you get a chance to play along in these challenges.<br /><br />Happy crafting!<br /><br /><table cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1" border="0"><tr><td><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/"><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/l.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/i.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/s.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/a.gif" border="0" /></a><div align="right"><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/" title="Glitter Graphics"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:-2;">Glitter Graphics</span></a></div></td></tr></table><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3051580552915584597-1616720451615711766?l=craftingwithprincesslisa.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>lisa808http://www.blogger.com/profile/03199193932870358979noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051580552915584597.post-30784061432209145202011-01-13T11:35:00.003-05:002011-01-13T11:49:19.166-05:00Happy Thursday!<br /><br />I finished the I4U! Project #1! <br /><br />Here is the picture of the album closed:<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_TO3wJn9XsCA/TS8qFqiX8hI/AAAAAAAABcM/MuEdOau0sN8/s1600/Project%2B1%2B-%2Bclosed.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 388px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5561710341632029202" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_TO3wJn9XsCA/TS8qFqiX8hI/AAAAAAAABcM/MuEdOau0sN8/s400/Project%2B1%2B-%2Bclosed.JPG" /></a><br />And here is the picture of the album open:<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_TO3wJn9XsCA/TS8qFSg32zI/AAAAAAAABcE/qboy1dbYWSU/s1600/Project%2B1%2B-%2Bopen.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 212px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5561710335183280946" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_TO3wJn9XsCA/TS8qFSg32zI/AAAAAAAABcE/qboy1dbYWSU/s400/Project%2B1%2B-%2Bopen.JPG" /></a><br />Supplies used: Baja Breeze, Pink Pirouette, &amp; Real Red card stock, Candy Cane Christmas DSP (retired) and Red Glimmer paper (thank you to Mike &amp; Carla for including the pretty, sparkly papers in the PPA mystery blog candy!), Real Red satin ribbon, and narrow white lace.<br /><br />Including the back of the flaps, there are spaces for 10 pictures. Sorry, but I can't share the directions of the I4U! projects, only the pictures of what I create.<br /><br />I'll be giving this album to Wolfgang for Valentine's Day.<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by!<br /><br /><table cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1" border="0"><tr><td><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/"><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/l.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/i.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/s.gif" border="0" /><img src="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/Diamonds/a.gif" border="0" /></a><div align="right"><a href="http://sig.graphicsfactory.com/" title="Glitter Graphics"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:-2;">Glitter Graphics</span></a></div></td></tr></table><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3051580552915584597-3078406143220914520?l=craftingwithprincesslisa.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>lisa808http://www.blogger.com/profile/03199193932870358979noreply@blogger.com7