Thank you Berry Much! Hello Kitty Strawberry!

I stayed up late last night and woke up early this morning to make this card! Now I am sneaking in my craft room to post it! Then it is back to laundry and cleaning! :(
I will be by to visit soon!

Strawberry from Hello Kitty Cricut Cartridge
Background paper from DCWV The Heirloom Stack
Chevron and green paper from my Amy Tangerine
Flowers from Micheal's 
I hand stitched and added beads.
Ribbon from Joanns
Green brad
Thank you Berry Much Stamp from Docerela Creations
Meadow Stickles from DoubleClick
Stickles Green and Star Dust 
Hand stitching with gel roll pen
Divine Twine
Flower button
Vellum hand cut tag

Entering into:
Fantabulous: Fun with Puns
Die Cuttin Divas: Tic Tac Toe: Distressed, Stitching and ribbon
Scrappy Moms: All Tied up
Party Time Tuesday: Anything Goes
Divas by design: Anything Goes
Cute Card Thursday: Something old. I used my old DCWV The Heirloom Stack
Crafty Ribbons: Anything Goes + ribbon
4 crafty chicks: Stitching
Lil Red Wagon: Vellum
Frosted Designs: Chevrons
Hiding in my Craftroom: Green
Whimsical designs: Green
All That Stickles: Green
Crafty Creations: Case yourself.
My case myself link:
http://doubleclickconnections.blogspot.com/2012/11/thank-you-very-much-strawberry-3x3-card.html

Have you heard the news?? Docerela Creations is having a DT Call!!

I'm back!! Huge Design Team Call and A winner!!

Wowzer! What a week! I survived 6th grade science camp! And happy to be home! I am super behind on my personal life and my on-line blogging one!

We have some huge news to share... Docerela Creations is having a Design Team Call!! Yippee!

Benefits of being a member of Docerela Stamps Design Team:

• DT members will receive each month's release stamp set or kit. 
• As a DT member you are free to share your thoughts on stamp ideas. 
• An adorable blinkie for your blog!
• You will be showcased on our blog has a new member.
• You get a discount on any products from our shop. 
• All around just having fun and making some new blogging friends! :)

What we require from the Design Team member:

• Must love stamping! You will be required to use our stamps on each project you submit for the Design Team Post.
• Commit from April 1 - October 1 (6 Month term).
• Current DT members will have priority to choose to remain on the team. 
• DT members will be expected to post 4 projects per month using Docerela Stamps on designated set dates.
• DT members will be expected to send photos of their projects by due date. 
• DT members will be expected to take quality pictures of their projects. If you need help with editing that is not a problem, we can help you!
• You must have an active blog (at lease one post a week)
• Leave comments for a select number of participants.

How to Apply

Send an email with the following information to: docerela@me.com

• Name
• Blog Address
• Design Teams you are currently on
• A short intro about yourself and why you would like to join the team
• At least 3 examples of your work (a variety of projects is encouraged, more examples are welcome, and at least one must include sentiment stamps)

Applications will be accepted from today March 3 through March 24!

Be Sure to check out Docerela Creations for all the latest stamps, paper packs, and kits available for sale! 


And thanks to all that popped over to wish me a happy birthday. Check out the amazing cake my girls made for me:

They spent HOURS piping the frosting!

 Thank You to some of my bestie friends:

Diana for sending me these gorgeous flowers:

   
Georgiana for sending me these Spellbinders:

Katie sent this box of fun treats:

Catarina sent me this super sweet chevron Birthday card:

  and Nitasha sent me this totally rockin' birthday card:

Thank you girls! It made my day even more wonderful to know you were all thinking about me!!

And for the winner of my 40th Birthday Celebration:

Thanks to my pal Random. org:

25. OmaGloria said...

Hap-Hap-Happy Birthday Carri! I hope you had a fabulous day!!

Precious Hugs
OmaGloria

Yippee!!  Congrats Gloria! Please email me your snail mail!

Frienship Challenge over at Docerela And March Kit Release!

Today is challenge day over at  Docerela Creations!

Yippee!! 

Today's Challenge is : Friendship.

Every time you enter a challenge you get entered for a chance to win a stamp set of Docerela Stamps! Say What?? You heard me right! A Docerela Stamp set up for grabs once a month! And let me just say they are fabulous, stamp amazing and work beautiful with embossing powders! 

Today I am showcasing her new  March Kit release!

Here is my project:

Silhouettes from A Child's Year Cricut Cartridge

Paper from Carta Belle True Friends

Twine from Docerela Creations

Skittles Soon to be released True Friends Collection

Hearts for a border punch

 Ek Success Photo Label punch
Friendship is a gift from the Heart Docerela Creations 

The March release:

 Isn't this kit so fun!

Skittles

Carta Bella True Friends 6X6 Paper Pad

1.75" Acrylic Block

30 Yards of Twine

And WOWZERS!! $20.00 FREE Shipping!!

Check out the Shop HERE! 

 

       
The Team:

Docerela Creations

Carri
Nitasha

Ana

Dulce 

Susete 

Entering into:

Divas by Design: Anything Goes
Delightful Challenges: 3's a charm ( I used 3 Skittles) 
Scrappy Frogs: Use red or pink 

Buzz Buzz!! LSP Embossing Challenge! Happy Birthday Card!

It's Challenge time over at Little Scrap Pieces! You still have until Friday to link up, so come on over and join us!


Challenge: Use wet or Dry embossing!

 Lisa from A Mermaid's Craft, our fellow DT sister, is sponsoring the challenge!


Here is my project:

Bee cute from Pooh and Friends Cricut Cartridge
Wings are vellum and dry embossed with Swiss Dots embossing Folder
Angels kiss Skittles From DoubleClick
Kraft Card Stock Dry embossed with Honey Comb Embossing Folder, distressed ink Walnut Stain
Leaf paper from Recollections All Seasons Pack
Ribbon, Brad, Flowers, Twine, button and Gem all from My Stash
Liquid Pearls
Stardust Stickles (on the flower)
Happy Birthday Stamp Docerela Creations Wet embossed with clear embossing powder

Looking forward to seeing your creations!
Entering into:
Paper Playtime: Sentiment 
Paper-Crafting: Die Cut, Embossing, Button (Button is under my gem)
Perfect Sentiment: Floral
Frosted Design: Be Bold
All that Stickles: StarDust
Really Reasonable Ribbon: Spring + Ribbon
My Craft Spot: Pop it up
Pin and Tack: Spark your Creativity
Creative Inspiration: Anything Goes 
Dl Art: Linky Party

Top 3 at My Craft spot!

 

Kiss the Cook! Chef Hat Thank you Card!

Hello Friends! I am back in town but just long enough to pack and head out for a trip with my other Daughter! The first trip I did not do so well and was super ill the first day from the very long bus ride (I'll spare you the details!)
Anyways between packing and laundry I had to sneak in a card that has been on my mind.

My Son's girlfriend offered to make my Daughter's birthday cake. She works for a fancy cupcake company so she make crazy amazing cakes. Here is the card we will be giving her:

Pooh and Friends Cricut Cartridge for the Chef hat
Kraft Card Stock
Cupcake embossing folder
3 Girl jam crinkle ribbon white
Thank you stamp Docerela Creations
Mini buttons
Pearls and gems from Recollections
White opal liquid pearls
Slate skittles from DoubleClick
Cappuccino Twine from the twinery
Cake charm
Tim Holtz Distressed ink Walnut Stain
Star Dust Stickles

Entering into:

Pause Dream Enjoy: Use a Hat
Paper Playtime: Use a sentiment
Fantabulous: Kiss the cook
The Kraft journal: White on Kraft
Scrappy Moms: Use Twine
Craft Creations: Tic tac Toe: Buttons pearls gems
The Sisterhood: Thank You
Crafty Ribbons: Button Up
Paper Crafting Journey: Die Cut, embossing, Button
All That Stickles: Star Dust
Creative Inspirations: Anything Goes
3Girl Jam: Anything Goes + Ribbon
Pin and Tack: Spark your creativity
Cut it up: Pinterest Inspired I Used:

which can be seen HERE!

Happy Birthday Sweet Teddy Bear Birthday Card!

Thank you to everyone that stopped over to wish me a Happy Birthday! It was a great weekend! If you missed it you can still enter to win some candy by entering HERE!!

I am super busy with my girls and I should be packing for our trip that we are leaving for at 4:00am tomorrow! But I just could not go one more day without making a project! I will be back soon to catch up! 

Teddy Bear from DoodleCharms Cricut Cartridge
Peachy Keen PK 650 Just Baby faces (fruit punch stickles eyeshadow)
Spellbinders Labels 5
Flowers are from deep in my stash! Top flower coated with fruit punch stickles
Brown Gems and white and pink pearls from Recollections
Buttons from stash
Mini buttons for ears
Ek Success Photo label Punch
Paper from deep into my stash
1. polka dot ribbon
2. brown/pink ribbon from my giant old stash of ribbon
Stickles Fruit Punch
Distressed ink Tim Holtz Walnut stain and spun sugar
Cappuccino Twine from the Twinery
Swiss Dots Cuttlebug Embossing Folder
Happy Birthday (heat embossed) and balloon string Stamp Docerela Creations


Entering into: 

Paper Playtime: Sentiment Stamp
All That Stickles: Fruit Punch
My Craft Spot: Flowers
The Twinery: Lets Polka Dot
Cuttlebug Spot: Cute as a Button
Tuesday Throwdown: monochromatic
Scrappy Moms: All Tied Up
Clear it out: Birthday + 2 Ribbons

Perfect Sentiments: Floral
Crafty Creations: Tic Tac Toe (I used buttons, pearls, and gems)
Lil red Wagon: Totally Teddies
Dl Art: Uplifting, pink/brown
Crafty Ribbons: Button up
Hiding in my Craftroom: Embossing
4 Crafty Chicks: twine
Paper-crafting Journey: Bingo: ( I used die cut, embossing and buttons)
Go Fish: Photo inspiration
Pin and Tack: Spark your creativity


Winner at Tuesday Throwdown! 

Top 3 at Clear it out!

3GJ Challenge # 12 Tim Holtz -i-fied Canvas Bag!

It is challenge time over at 3 Girl Jam !

Theme: Anything Goes+ Ribbon!


Here is my project that I will be showcasing as a Design Team Member:

I decided to pull out my Tim Holtz stamps and embossing powders.
I also stitched my 3GJ ribbon to the top of the StateLine Canvas bag and added beads along the way.
I made a short video showing my technique.
Enjoy!



Challenge Dates: Feb 15~ Feb 28
Sponsor: StateLine Bag Company
Prize: 25 Canvas Bags from StateLine Bags Co., 1 bundle 3GJ ribbon, Guest designer spot
 

Shop HERE!

Be sure to stop by 3 Girl Jam to see all the great crinkle ribbon and new products and enter your project at the 3 Girl Jam Challenge blog!

Be Mine! LSP Challenge day! Be my Valentine!

It's Challenge time over at Little Scrap Pieces! You still have until Friday to link up, so come on over and join us!

Challenge: Be my Valentine

Here is my project as a Design team Member:

I have been really trying to use my stash and my tools so on this card I was able to use a lot of old supplies!
Heart is cut from Paper Pups Cricut Cartridge
I stitched the heart with my sewing machine
Lace trim from Recollections
Crochet flowers with brads
hearts from a punch
Cuttlebug Scallop square die and square
be mine stamp Docerela Creations
Paper from  Authentique 
Tim Holtz Distressing ink walnut Stain
Liquid Pearls 
Key charm and hemp Sizzix Architectural Accents   
Cupids Copper Skittles from DoubleClick
 
Looking forward to seeing your creations!

Have you seen my Birthday Candy Give A Way? Check it out HERE! 

Oh No!! I am the big 40!! It's My Birthday! Birthday Blog Candy Giveaway!

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You heard me right! Today I am 40! I'm pretty happy about it, you know the 20's are all about trying to find who you are,  the 30's are all about trying to prove who you are, and now that I am in my 40's I plan on being just who I am. so....

Over the hill birthday

This will be my 4th Birthday that I am able to share with my blogging friends! Wow the time did go fast.
I want to take just  a moment to say how Grateful and Thankful I am for the life I have been given. My Husband and children are amazing, my family and friends are wonderful and all my blogging friends are the BEST! Thank you to you all that stop by to visit, leave comments, email me, text me, and call me! I just can't image my life any other way!

And a Thank you to all of you that supported my new Crafting adventure this past year with the Launch of my Skittles! I Hope you are loving them as much as I do! 

I have some Birthday Blog Candy to share!

12 sheets of 6x6 Shabby Chic Paper
ribbon
dragonfly stamp
colorbok frames
Recollections rhinestones
travel stamps
3 sheet Recollections stickers
KI Memories ABC stamps
Colorbok Family rub ons
Clear stamping block
Studio G Ink
Artist trading cards
ColorBok Hearts Stickers
50- of my Handmade Skittles!


Here are the super simple rules:
Be a follower
Leave a comment

One entry per person please!

Sorry due to the High cost of shipping open to US residents only

 Don't forget... Lots of fun challenges going on! Come on over and join us!

Docerela: Birthday plus a cupcake
Little Scrap Pieces: Be my Valentine
3 Girl Jam: Anything Goes + Ribbon