Starry Challenge

Hi ladies!!

Hope you all had a great end of summer....I know I did!

I enjoyed a couple weeks of vacation with my family, which was absolutely wonderful!

Anyways, here we are back to the routine of things, which brings me here...blogging...and back to creating (not all routine is a bad thing...lol)!!

This weeks Stuck On U Sketch Die Cut Challenge is STARS!

So here is the cute birthday card I came up with...

Cricut Cartridges: Wall Decor and More & George and Basic Shapes

Other Supplies Used: Bazzill Cardstock; October Afternoon Cakewalk Collection - 8X8 Paper Pad; October Afternoon Labels; Memento Ink - Tuxedo; Sentiment - Unity Stamp Co - Happily Ever After (KOM 07/10); Photo Corners & Sequins - Misc.

Hope you feel inspired to pull out your die cut machines and get creating...

Be sure to check out all the details {here} on how you can play along in the challenge...

And of course, check out all the amazing projects from the Stuck On U Sketches Design Team!

Well....thanks for stopping by...

Happy Friday....

~Shilo

Furry Friends....

Well, hello everyone!!

I feel like its been awhile since I was here last with Stuck On U Sketches (SOUS)!

I missed the last challenge (Disney) because I have absolutely no cartridges or die-cuts that I could make work...sometimes, well....you can't win them all!

Anyways, this challenge was a fun one!

I made two cards (to make up for my missed one...lol...actually just because I was having fun with it). 

I got into the masculine card mode..which I like to take advantage of because mostly I do girly cards...

So a bit about the challenge first...

This week the challenge was Furry Friends.

Be sure to check out the SOUS blog and all the fantastic designs from the Design Team....

AND how you can play along with us!! 

We really love to see what you create too!

Ok so here are my cards....

Thanks Deer

Cricut Cartridge: Give A Hoot

Other Supplies Used: Bazzill Cardstock; October Afternoon 9to5 Collection - Dictation; October Afternoon Rocket Age Collection - Captain's Log; EK Success/Stampin Up - Three Hearts Punch; Jillibean Soup Wonderful White Corrugated Sheet; Letter Stickers - Simple Stories?; Button & Photo Corners - Misc.

 You Deserve Happy

Cricut Cartridge: Give A Hoot

Other Supplies Used: Cardstock & Kraft - Bazzill; October Afternoon 9to5 Collection - Italics; October Afternoon Fly A Kite Collection - Picnic Table; Buttons - October Afternoon 9to5 Collection; Jenni Bowlin Ink - Brown Sugar; The Twinery - Seaweed; Unity Stamp Co October 2011 KOM - {faith, hope, love....live by it}; Tag - Misc.

Well there you are ladies...thanks so much for checking out my take on the Furry Friends Challenge!!

I hope you join in on the fun!

Have a happy Friday!

~Shilo

Nifty Fifties with SOUS

Hi everyone!

Phew....this one was a challenge!! 

At least for me....

Have you seen the latest challenge over at Stuck On U Sketches (SOUS)??

Nifty Fifties

I actually don't own that many cartridges for my Cricut, so when a challenge like this comes up, I need to get creative sometimes to make what I have work. 

I managed to come up with a "take" on the pink poodle skirts......

This little poodle turned out really cute....

Cricut Cartridge: Create A Critter

Supplies Used: Bazzill Cardstock; Divine Twine - Licorice; Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Pumice Stone &Worn Lipstick; October Afternoon Mini Market Alphas - Grey & Cream; Kaisercraft Rhinestones - Black; Button & Photocorners - Misc

Well...thanks so much for stopping by!

Don't forget to drop by the SOUS blog for all the details on how you can participate in this challenge.

And be sure to check out the rest of the design teams FABULOUS projects...

Have a groovy Friday!!

~Shilo

Celebrate Today. And Everyday with SOUS!

Happy Friday everyone!

This weeks diecut challenge over at Stuck On U Sketches (SOUS) is BIRDS!
I came across so many whimsy diecuts of birds when I was looking to get going on this challenge...if I had more time in my world I could have created at least 10 cards...lol...the ideas are all still in my head though :)

Ok so without further ado....my whimsy card creation for you this week:

Cricut Cartridge: Give A Hoot

Supplies Used: Bazzill Cardstock; October Afternoon Cakewalk Collection - 8X8 Papere Pad; Crafts Too Embossing Folder - Sweet Flowers; Jenni Bowlin Ink - Seed Packet; Paper Smooches Stamp - Pretty Phrases; EK Success/Stampin Up - Scallop Edge Punch & Heart Punch; Button & Paper Doily - Misc.

Well thanks for looking...

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....after all the ideas I ended up with I cannot wait to see what you all create :)

Now get out and celebrate today!
~Shilo

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

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

Sweet Baby Boy Album

Hello SOUS fans!!

Glad you stopped by today!

I have this mini Baby Boy album to share with you today....

 The Die Cut Challenge over at Stuck On U Sketches this week is: BABY CARRIAGE.

And by the way, you should all head over to the blog and check out all the delicious projects by the design team. And of course, play along with us in the challenge! We would love to see your creations....

Here is the page I created using a baby carriage die from the New Beginnings cartridge (Cricut):

  And a bit closer:

OK so now a bunch of pics so you can see the rest of this album...

OK, well thank you all for checking out ALL those pics...hope you enjoyed my little baby boy album...I think it will make the best gift for someone special.

Hopefully you are all having a happy spring March day!

~Shilo

Lucky Day - SOUS

Well hello everyone!

This week's die-cut challenge over at Stuck On U Sketches is 

SHAMROCKS.

I have to admit I have never been one to go crazy over St. Patty's Day, so I tried to keep my card a little bit less "theme-y". I played up the "good luck" part of the shamrock idea instead of going towards St. Patty's. I am very happy how this card turned out...I think it would be sweet to give someone for a new venture in life or even just to encourage someone you love.

So here is my take on the challenge:

Supplies Used: Cricut Cartridge - Give A Hoot (Shamrock die); Bazzill Cardstock; Basic Grey Sweet Threads 6X6 Paper Pad; Crafts Too Embossing Folder - Sweet Flowers; Sentiment - Unity Stamp Co - Preggo-GOOD LUCK; Jenni Bowlin Ink - Seed Packet; Webster's Pages Designer Trim - Trendsetter; EK Success/Stampin Up Scallop Edge Punch; Button - Close to My Heart; Divine Twine - Green Apple; Labels - Jillibean Soup

Thanks for stopping by today!

~Shilo

Officially a SOUS team member!

So exciting to be here today with my first "official" post as a new Stuck On U Sketches (SOUS) design team member. 

If you happened to stop by all on your own, be sure to check out the SOUS blog and all the fantastic projects from the design team today!

FIRST THINGS FIRST - WINNER FROM The 100TH Sketch Blog Hop!

joefil - said: I'm a new follower of your blog..love your card!

Congratulations! You won this Unity Stamp Co KOM: Love in an INSTANT

Please email me at shilomiles@hotmail.com your mailing address so I ship this out to you.

OK, so back on track:

Today's die cut challenge was "BALLOONS".

Since Valentine's Day is coming up, I have been in a bit of a "love" mode (ok...and I might just be a little "twitter-patted" too - hehe). So I took the idea of balloons which normally says birthday or celebration to me and made a cute little Valentine's card for you all - I think this one would be perfect to give to a grandchild or son or daughter.....

 I used glossy accents on my balloon to make it look a bit more realistic...

Supplies Used: Cricut Cartridge - Birthday Bash; Bazzill Cardstock; October Afternoon Boarding Pass - Tokyo; October Afternoon Farmhouse - Attic Trunk; K&CO - Ka-Zoo Multi Hearts; Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Frayed Burlap & Worn Lipstick; Divine Twine - Licorice; Ranger Glossy Accents; Unity Stamp Co - Blossom Stackers (Be Mine sentiment); Jenni Bowlin Ink - Fountain Pen; Copic - E23; Stampin Up/EK Succes Three Hearts Punch & Scallop Edge Punch; Buttons, Google-ly Eyes, & B&W Polkadot Paper (a random, unidentified scrap - sorry) - Misc

Thanks so much for taking a peek at my card....

I am excited to get to know all of you better and I can only hope to send some creative inspiration your way!

Have a very happy Friday!

~Shilo