SOUS - Flowers

Its diecut challenge day over at Stuck On U Sketches (SOUS)!
 I had fun with this one....this week's challenge is: FLOWERS.

I learned how to make this style of flower from the October Afternoon blog one day (follow the link here)...I love how they turn out so much...so sweet EVERY time!
This challenge was just another great excuse to pull out this technique and play....

I just cut out multiple flowers and stacked them with three dimensional adhesive...and then stitched a button into the center....perfect, me thinks :)

Cricut Projects Cartridge - Flower Shoppe

Other Supplies Used: Cardstock - Bazzill; October Afternoon Campfire Collection - Toasted Marshmellows; October Afternoon Sidewalks Collection - Red Light Green Light; October Afternoon 9 to 5 Collection - Paid In Full (8X8 paper pad); October Afternoon Label Stickers; Crafts Too Embossing Folder - Sweet Flowers; Sentiment Stamp - Unity Stamp Co - Favorite Sentiments; Staz-On Ink - Jet Black; Jenni Bowlin Tab Punch; EK Success/Stampin Up' Three Hearts Punch; EK Success/Stampin' Up 1-3/8" circle punch (to create the leaves); Tim Holtz Tiny Attacher; Photo Corners and Buttons - Misc.

Well, thanks for checking out my project.
Be sure to stop by the SOUS blog and check out all the projects by the talented design team. Plus find out how you can participate in the challenge too....I so want to see what you all create :)
Happy Friday!
~ Shilo

Unity Thursday - Thanks

Well hello all!

Today I am sharing the thank you cards I made for you.....ya!! YOU!

Thank you for loving Unity Stamp Co and celebrating Unity's 5th Birthday this past week.....

Supplies Used: Bazzill Cardstock; October Afternoon Sidewalks Collection - Red Light Green Light; October Afternoon Farmhouse Collection - Attic Trunk; October Afternoon The Thrift Shop Collection - Still in Box; Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Stormy Sky; Divine Twine - Lemon; Buttons - October Afternoon; Wooden Spool - Maya Road; Doily, Photo Corners and Manilla Tag - Misc.

September 2012 KOM: {the vintage touch}

Supplies Used: Bazzill Cardstock; American Crafts Dear Lizzy Spring Collection - Cheerful Cherry; Echo Park For the Record Collection - Fancy Floral; My Mind's Eye (red polka dot paper - not sure which collection - older); K& Co Smash Tape - Black Dots; Spellbinders Nestabilities - Label No.9; Memento Ink - Tuxedo; Copics; Stickles by Ranger - Stardust; Mini White Flowers - Prima; Back Rhinestones - Kaisercraft; Spellbinders M-Bossabilities - So Trendy; Button & Photo Corners - Misc.

{nobody sweeter}

And I made this card for someone new and wonderful in my life (hehe)....love this ca.utte Itty Bitty!

 I chose to put the sentiment on the inside this time....

Supplies Used: Bazzill Cardstock; Crate Paper Random Collection - Denim; Doodlebug Petite Prints - Swimming Pool Dot/Grid; Tim Holtz Alterations Dry Embossing Folder - Woodgrain; X-Press It Cardstock; Memento Ink - Tuxedo; Copics; Jillibean Soup Bean Stalks - Orange Twine; Stampin' Up/EK Success Three Hearts Punch; EK Success 1 3/8" Circle Punch; Button - Misc

I Dig You {itty bitty}

Well I hope you are feeling all inspired, but there is still more to see....

Your next stop along the way is the wonderful Stephanie Muzzulin....

Don't forget to leave a comment on all participating blogs. Three random comments from various blogs (including this one) will be chosen to receive a $20 gift certificate to Unity Stamp Co!!!!

And just in case you get lost along the way:

Angie

Erin

Jen B.

Jolande

Joslyn

Lisa A.

Renee

Shellye

Shilo <<<<<YOU ARE HERE

Stephanie

And here's what's happening over at Unity today:

Have the happiest Thursday everyone!!

~Shilo

Mother.

Hi everyone!
It's time for another die cut challenge over at Stuck on U Sketches.
This week's challenge: MOTHER
Be sure to pop over to the blog to check out all the projects created by the other Design Team members. And of course to find out how you can participate in the challenge too! We love to see what creations you come up with!

OK...so here are my two takes on this challenge:

Celebrate Mother Earth
I made this card in celebration of Earth Day (April 22).
I also thought it would be fun to create a card for a "mother" challenge that wasn't the typical Mother's Day theme. I really love how this cutie turned out.

I went into Cricut Craftroom and played around with one of my fonts to create this "mother earth" die cut...turned out exactly how I wanted. Not bad for my first attempt at welding....lol.

 Cricut Cartridges: Plantin SchoolBook & Give A Hoot; Cricut Craftroom

Supplies Used: Bazzill Cardstock & Kraft Paper; Crate Paper Emma's Shoppe Collection - Playhouse; Crate Paper Little Sprout Collection - Slate; Button - October Afternoon; Making Memories Metal Word - Card Sayings (Celebrate); EK Success Slim Edge Punch - Postage; Burlap Twine - Misc.

Congrats
Again I tried to stay away from creating a "Mother's Day" themed card...when I saw this image from the New Arrival cartridge I immediately got my idea to create a "congrats" card for the expecting mom and/or for a baby shower. I like the way the silhouette idea turned out.....

Cricut Cartridge: New Arrival

Supplies Used: Bazzill Cardstock; Fancy Pants 6X6 Paper Pad - Hopscotch; 7 Gypsies Barcelona Paper - Terrassa; Seam Binding Ribbon - Close to My Heart; Lindy Stamp Gang Starburst Spray -Bougainvillea Fuchsia; Linday Stamp Gang Moon Shadow Mist - Smoky Sapphire; Making Memories Metal Word - Card Sayings; Fabric Brad; Basic Grey Stitched Brads - Indie Bloom; Flowers - Making Memories; Photo Corners - Misc.

Well thank you so much for stopping by and checking out my cards today!
Happy Friday!!
~Shilo

Unity DT Tuesday

Hi everyone!! 

Today is Design Team Tuesday over at Unity Stamp Co.

which means I get to share a quote, a project and the Design Team Pick of the Week (one of my favorite projects created by our Unity fans!).

OK - So here are a couple of quotes I have been loving from Winnie the Pooh...a very wise little bear.

That Pooh bear - makes me smile!

So drum roll please...here is my Design Team Pick of the Week:

This darling creation by Sheryl!

I am in love with the little scene she created with all the layers....and even complete with the little raindrops...fantastic!!

Be sure to check out her blog Sheryl's Creative Corner, and all her lovely projects!

Thanks Sheryl for sharing your Unity project with us! I love it!

I like these kinda posts...because I get to go into my scraproom and pick up a stamp that inspires me and just "play".... no challenges or themes....just whatever my little heart desires...

Well...this is what I got up to:

Supplies Used: Bazzill Cardstock; October Afternoon Boarding Pass - Venice; October Afternoon Campfire  Sleeping Bag & Star Gazing; October Afternoon 9to5 - Paid In Full; Crafts Too Embossing Folder - Twinkle; EK Success Slim Edge Punch - Double Embossed Dotted Lace; EK Success/Stampin' Up Three Hearts Punch; Divine Twine - Blueberry; Stickles by Ranger - Stardust; Buttons, Photo Corners, Manilla Tag & Ribbon - Misc.

This is the fantastic Itty Bitty I was "playing" with:

{create the future}

Well there you go ladies!! Another fantastic Tuesday! 

Thank you so much for joining me and learning a little bit more about me!

Happy day!

~Shilo

Unity Thursday

Hello all! 

It's a great day today!

It's Unity Thursday....!!

I love getting to share the projects I've been "playing" around with...

This cards was created using the last two Kit of the Month's....yup....I still LOVE my monthly happy mail....so. MANY. great stamps!!

I colored in this gorgeous flower and butterfly. I then added Stickles over top of the butterfly just to add a bit of texture and to make the butterfly more "special".....as all butterflies are.

Lovin' the wood grain background stamp....so much!

March 2013 KOM: {You are Simply the Best}

February 2013 KOM: {Let Love Grow}

Have you checked out the new April Unity {be inspired} Challenge yet??

Here' s my cards for the color challenge...

But be sure to stop by the blog and see all the great designs from the Unity girls....

and don't forget to play along too!!! We LOVE to see all your wonderful creations!

Thanks for checking out my projects today.

Your next stop along the way is the wonderful Stephanie Muzzulin....

Don't forget to leave a comment on all participating blogs. Three random comments from various blogs (including this one) will be chosen to receive a $20 gift certificate to Unity Stamp Co!!!!

And just in case you get lost along the way:

Angie

Erin

Jen B.

Jolande

Joslyn

Lisa A.

Renee

Shellye

Shilo <<<<<YOU ARE HERE

Stephanie

OK Phyllis Harris fans!!! Check out this incredible promo over at Unity!! And you HAVE to see the gorgeous new images!!! I am IN LOVE!! Especially with this giraffe...(I heart giraffes).

Happy Thursday everyone!!

~ Shilo

Feelin' CRABBY today....

The Stuck On U Sketches (SOUS) die cut challenge this week is CRUSTACEANS.

Haha...this card is a little appropriate for me today!!

I have been running around like a crazy person and I honestly don't think I've EVER done a blog post so fast!! The days have gotten away from me this week...so many things to do, so little time....So pardon me, I AM a bit "crabby"......lol!

I used Create A Create from Cricut to die cut this cute crab.

Too bad I don't look this cute when I'm crabby! lol...

Well thanks for checking out my card...and for putting up with my "crabbiness"...

Be sure to stop by the SOUS blog and check out the other design team projects. Plus how you can join in on the fun and participate in the challenge too!

Happy day!

~ Shilo

Paper Smooches...let's try this again...

I was playing with my Paper Smooches stamps and thought..."hmm...what the heck? why not apply for the guest design team?"

I have been lucky enough to be on the Paper Smooches Guest Design team once before. I adore these sweet little stamps....the most adorable images, ever...really!

Anyways...so these four cards are what I came up with as I was "playing"...

Congratulations

You're Special

Hey There

Hugs

And of course here are the adorable stamps set I used from Paper Smooches:

Zoo Crew

Chubby Chums

Well...thanks so much for stopping by! Have a great day all!

~Shilo