Episode 232 - Birthday Cake Card with Eyelets

Hello Friends!
I hope you are all having a great Tuesday evening! It has been such a crazy week already and it is only Tuesday!  Life is getting VERY busy with my children being involved in so many different things.  Good thing I have an iPhone this year where I can still keep up to date on my blog, e-mails, and Facebook while I am patiently waiting in the car.  :)
Here is a video I made today on using eyelets in your projects.  I hope you enjoy it!  I used Cricut Lite Celebrate with Flourish Cartridge for the cake and Everyday Life stamp set from My Pink Stamper Stamps.  

Here is the what the full set of Everyday Life looks like.  You can check it out HERE on my Products page.

Facebook Giveaway!

Hello Friends!
I just posted a Facebook Giveaway of one of my new stamp set releases called Spooky Puns!  Follow this link over and leave a comment to enter!  Good luck everyone!
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Cricut Thanksgiving Cartridge

Happy Monday Everyone!
I hope you all had a restful weekend.  Mine was pretty crazy but I guess that is just how life is going to be with so many small children running around.  I did get a lot of layouts planned yesterday so that is good.  Now I just need to put them together.
These napkin rings were made using the new Cricut Thanksgiving Seasonal Cartridge.  This is GREAT for your Thanksgiving Holiday preparations.  There is plenty on there you can use for place settings, center pieces, etc.  Hope you enjoy!

The ring was cut at 1 1/2 inches.  Gold Stickles were used for the leaf.

What have I been up to today?

Hi Everyone!
Okay, this is going to be more of a personal update but I just felt like sharing a bit about my life today.  I hope you don't mind.  :)  Today was my 12 year old's first cross country race.  They only ran 1 mile but this is quite an accomplishment for our family.  When I was her age I couldn't even run 1 mile at all.  I was kind of a quitter at that age and would give up easily.  She finished the race and that is the most important part.  Now that my hubby and I are marathon runners I am so happy that our children are picking up the sport at such a young age.  There is such a great feeling of accomplishment when you finish something you have been working towards and set your mind to.  I am so very proud of her.  She was getting a little discouraged when she finished because she felt like she was one of the last ones to cross the finish line.  Do you know what I told her?  I said that the most important part of that entire race for her was that she DID finish!  We are going to set personal goals for her so that she can try to beat her own personal best.  

My daughter is on the left in the picture below.  Look at her sprinting towards the finish line!  

My 3 boys had to entertain themselves somehow.  We were there for what seemed like a long time.  Don't you just love how my 8 year old is wearing my Cricut glasses upside down?  He said that he is a bug!  LOL!

After we returned home from the race I was in an organizing mood.  I finished cleaning out our major hotspot in our house, which is the treadmill/music room.  I also got the bug to organize My Pink Loft AGAIN!!  I put my crates with my millions of Stampin' Up! stamps away.  I just don't use them as much anymore now that I use my Cricut and my own line of stamps.  Of course, I couldn't completely put them away, they are just in the storage room that is attached to my office.  Still in arms reach.  :)  After the crates were gone I realized that I don't like the BIG blank space on my wall so I went to Hobby Lobby to get some material, batting, and ribbon.  Then off to Lowe's to get a 2 x 3 3/4 board.  I decided that I would make a HUGE display board to add the awesome cards that you guys send me every week! I want to look at them every day!  :)  My husband actually got involved with this project and we decided that I need to go and get a different type of board because this one is too hard to use a staple gun with. So...... I will be off to Lowe's and Hobby Lobby again on Monday to start all over.
Tonight, after I cleaned up my Loft a bit, I had to start getting ready for my trip to Craft's Direct next Friday!  I am teaching 3 classes and bringing 150 make & takes with me that I need to have packaged and ready to go for everyone.  That is what the picture is below.  Some of my organized chaos.  This upcoming week is going to be CRAZY!  I have so many deadlines and things coming up.  Wish me luck on keeping my ducks in a row!

Episode 231 - It's Cold Outside, a Challenge, and a Giveaway!

Hi Everyone!


Yikes!  I have been trying to upload this video for 3 full days now!  I have tried over 13 different times with waiting an hour or two each time only to have it not work!  What a huge pain, I'm telling ya!  I had to plug it into our modem, which is not going to work in the future, but I did get it to work this time.  Okay, no more complaining about it from me.  At least it is up now!  YAAAAAY!
Okay, here is a simple but super adorable card I made using Cricut 3 Birds on Parade along with my new stamp set Winter Punnies.  I have a challenge and a giveaway with this!
Challenge:  Make a Winter card, scrapbook page, or other craft item with your Cricut and share it here on the Inlinz link.  Everyone who enters one project will be in the drawing to win my NEW Winter Punnies stamp set!  This project needs to be started AFTER I post this.  Please do not post something that you have made previously.  That is why we call it a challenge.  LOL!  I will close this challenge on Wednesday at 7:59 AM and announce the winner shortly thereafter.  Good luck everyone!!

To check out ALL my new release stamp sets please click HERE!

P.S.  Karlee made the BEST video this week.  Check it out HERE.

She also has a cartridge giveaway you can check out HERE.

More Cricut Boys will be Boys Cartridge!

Hello again friends!  
Here are some more projects I made using the brand new Cricut Boys will be Boys Cartridge that was released last Thursday during Hello Thursday.  To view the other projects I made with this cartridge click HERE.  
I hope you enjoy these!!
Dino-mite Card

This is a basic A2 sized card which means that the base is cut at 8 1/2 x 5 1/2.  The Dino-mite stamp is from Punny-licious My Pink Stamper Stamps.  

Here is a Bind It All book that I made for my little 5 year old boy.  A very simple basketball cut was used for the front cover and regular white cardstock was used on the inside.

Aren't little boys so super cute!  Especially when they try to wear mommy's high heel shoes!! 

This last layout is one of my favorites!  I love using primary colors on boy pages.  CUTE!

P.S.  Don't forget to check out my BFF's blog today!  She posted a really cute card!! www.karleekrafts.com

Cricut Expression Winner and More!!

Well, hello Everyone!  I am hoping you are all off to a great day this morning!  The sun is shining here, thank goodness, after having such a yucky day yesterday.  My 4 oldest kids are in school now and my 3 year old is potty trained completely.  Do I hear birds singing??  LOL!  They are around here!
I am sure you are all anxious for the winner of Sugar & Spice and the Cricut Expression!!  Well, let's get started!
We will start with the winner of the Sugar & Spice Cartridge using random.org!
True Random Number GeneratorMin: Max: Result:1414

 scootin granny said...

So many great new carts!! Thanks for doing this giveaway

tx.deb

Congratulations to Scootin Granny!!
***The winner of the Cricut Expression was also chosen using random.org and here they are!!  True Random Number GeneratorMin: Max: Result:63

Anonymous said...

I love to cut vinyl with my Cricut! I have made so many cool things, latest project was a Zumba vinyl!!
: )

Amber
montelmurp

Congratulations Amber!  I will be contacting you shortly!!  
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I want to thank Provo Craft for sponsoring these AWESOME giveaways!!

Last Chance!

Don't forget that today is your last day to enter the drawing for the Cricut Expression giveaway!  
Click HERE to enter!
Have a great day!

Expressions Vinyl Winner

Good morning Everyone!
I wanted to announce the winner of the $25 gift certificate to Expressions Vinyl, one of my sponsor's website.
The winner is...

 Pauline said...

I've been wanting to do the kids room with Vinyl. Can't wait:)
Thanks for the giveaways.
Pauline

Congratulations Pauline!!

Also, they would like to extend a 10% discount to ALL of my viewers from now until August 28th.  All you need to do is put PINK for your coupon code.  That is so super nice of them and we really appreciate it!  They sent me a sampling of some of their vinyl and it is definitely My Pink Stamper approved!  There is some really fun iron on vinyl along with shiny, etc. vinyl.
I will be back with more today on my website so don't forget to check back!

Cricut Christmas Cards Cartridge

Hi Everyone!
I hope you are having a terrific day so far!  I am off to a great start.  I dropped my children off at school and then went to the gym and ran for 6 miles straight.  I did not run at all last week so this was a struggle but a much needed one.  It is going to help me feel motivated today!
Here are some projects made with the new Cricut Christmas Cards Seasonal Cartridge. I hope you enjoy!!

Don't forget that I am giving away a Cricut Expression machine!  Click HERE to enter!
To see all 4 of my newly releases stamp sets in My Pink Stamper stamp line click HERE!
Check out my other Hello Thursday projects by clicking HERE!

Episode 229 - Too Cute to Spook! (Spooky Puns)

Happy Saturday Everyone!!  


Tomorrow I am attending our local Cricut Swarm in Oklahoma.  So I thought that while I am having a blast with my Cricut friends, I would spotlight one of my new stamp sets, Spooky Puns, for you!  I also used Cricut Mini Monsters Cartridge for the sweetest little witch ever!


This set was one of 4 releases announced yesterday and available for preorder from some of my retailers on my Product page.  Click HERE to see who is carrying them.  


My BESTEST, Karlee, over at www.karleekrafts.com is also spotlighting this stamp set today over on her blog.  Don't forget to check over there and also leave her some love. :)
Isn't she the CUTEST thing EVER???

To check out my other new releases please click HERE.

To be entered in the Cricut Lite Sugar and Spice Cartridge giveaway click HERE.

For the chance to win a Cricut Expression click HERE.

*All stamps and original ideas are copyright My Pink Stamper.  Please use for personal use only.  

NEW RELEASE!! My Pink Stamper Stamps!

Hey Everyone!  
I am soooo excited for this release of My Pink Stamper Stamps!  I hope you enjoy these as well.
These stamps were designed with your Cricut projects in mind.  This was my original idea to create stamp sets specifically for this purpose.  I am so happy that you are all loving the sayings and the quality.  
Are you all ready??????
Here we go..........
Introducing.......
SPOOKY PUNS

***CHRISTMAS WISHES

***WINTER PUNNIES

***EVERYDAY LIFE

These are ALL available for Preorder from my retailers NOW!  Click HERE to check out my retailers on my Product page.  I cannot wait to see what you come up with!
These will be shipping the first week of September!  If you are coming to meet me at Crafts Direct in Minnesota on September 4th they will be in stock to purchase there!  
Don't forget about the awesome prizes I have to giveaway this week!
Sugar & Spice Cricut Cartridge - Click HERE
Cricut Expression - Click HERE

Boys will be Boys! (Hello Thursday)!!

Hello Thursday Everyone!!
For those of you who have no idea what Hello Thursday is I'll give you a brief explanation.  It is the 3rd Thursday of every month where Provo Craft introduces new & fun project.  This month they have released 4 new Cricut cartridges:
Cricut Boys will be Boys Cartridge- A full cartridge with LOTS of extras!  I couldn't put this cartridge down and ended up making 6 projects with it!!
Cricut Christmas Village Seasonal Cartridge- A Seasonal cartridge, which is just gorgeous!
Cricut Thanksgiving Seasonal Cartridge- A Seasonal cartridge that is perfect for getting ready for that day of thanks!  I had a blast playing with this cartridge.
Cricut Christmas Cards Seasonal Cartridge- If you are looking for a cartridge where you can make quick & simple Christmas cards, this is the one for you!  This is also a Seasonal cartridge.
I am going to showcase Cricut Boys will be Boys Cartridge today.  Hope you enjoy!  Scroll to the bottom of the post to see what I am giving away this week and what I have coming up!
Cricut Boys will be Boys Cartridge:

I am not sure what happened to my bottom picture.  I was having lighting issues.  It is sooooo cute in person with the cutest little boy on it!

Check out more wonderful projects from the other Hello Thursday Girls!
TammyJoyMelanie