My Craft Spot Monday Challenge #66 - Under the Stars (Camping Theme)

Good morning!  The My Craft Spot DT have been working on some AMAZING inspiration for this weeks Monday challenge at My Craft Spot!  I think you could say we had a load of fun with this challenge!  This week our challenge is Under the Stars and we want to see those camping themed projects!!  Here is mine!

I have been waiting for the chance to use these absolutely adorable 3D tents since I bought the Camping Critters cart!  I figured this was the perfect opportunity to use them to make a Thank You gift for my daughters girl scout camp leader!   We followed the directions set forth in the Camping Critters book.

The process was a whole lot easier than I had expected and before I knew it, we had pitched a little tent!  We added some little signs and used the My Craft Spot Thank You stamp set to finish off the little cutie!  Now all we need are some chocolates and I'm sure she will love this little tent! 

Check out the rest of the DT creations and join us for our fun Under the Stars challenge this week at My Craft Spot!  I can't wait to see what you create!  Thanks for stopping by!

My Craft Spot Stamp Release Party Day 5

TGIF!  Day 5 here of the My Craft Spot Holiday/Winter Stamp Release Party!  Are you in the Christmas Spirit yet?!?  Well, if not, there are only 51 days left...YIKES!!  Time to get to work!  Last week we had a suprise and rare October snowstorm!  Watching my girls build a snowman was enough to get me in the spirit!  Speaking of the snow, today at My Craft Spot we have another fun stamp set we are sneak peeking called Winter Wonderland!!  Here is what that snow storm and this fun stamp set inspired!

I love Camping Critters so of course I couldn't leave it out when creating a Winter card for this release!  I think the frames on that cartridge work perfectly for card bases! 

I shaped my sentiment to fit the curve of the landscape!  That is one of the things I love most about clear stamps! 

I picked my color combo for the card based on this new denim bakers twine at My Craft Spot!  After I was finished adding all the extra's to my card and layering it together, I covered the white snow with a coating of Crystal Effects to give it an icy finish!  Does it make you think "Brrrr..."?

So, that is it!  My last sneak peek for the week!!  Tomorrow is the day that Kimberly will be revealing all 5 stamps sets!  Please join us for the Hop starting at My Craft Spot  for your chance to win one of the new sets!  Thank you Kimberly and the Design Team for a super fun week showcasing these beautiful sets!  The inspiration from the team has blown me away!  Thank you to everyone who has stopped by to take a closer look at my work and an even bigger thank you to those of you that take the time to read and leave your comments!  See you tomorrow!

Another Camping Critters Card

Hello everyone!  I'm going to start this out by saying that I LOVE my cats!  Now let me explain!  I had a special order for a birthday card from one of my husband's friends.  His wife called and wanted a card for her friend and she likes cats, wolves, tea, and the color purple!  No problem.  I made her card and she loved it but her husband had another idea of what he wanted for a card.  He requested a card for him to give of a wolf eating a cat?!?!  It is the oddest card request that I've ever received but coming from a guy, it didn't surprise me!  At first I said no because I didn't think I could do it.  Then after thinking about it, this is what I came up with for him to give to their friend!

He was thrilled with his card and so was the recipient.  They all got a good laugh out of it!  I used the same shape and background as the Park Ranger card I made a few weeks ago!  I really LOVE this Campin' Critters cartridge!  I am linking this up to Scrappy Moms Terrific Tuesday Campin' Critters Challenge!  Thanks for stopping by today!

Products Used:

• Stampin' Up!
• Soft Suede CS
• Whisper White CS
• Tempting Turqouise CS
• Basic Grey CS
• Basic Black CS
• Sahara Sand CS
• Tangerine Tango CS
• Early Expresso CS
• Old Olive CS
• Tangerine Tango Stampin' Write
• Basic Black Stampin' Write
• Soft Suede Ink (sponging)
• Dimensionals
• Cricut E2 & Gypsy
• Campin' Critters Cartridge
• Kate's ABCs Cartridge
• My Craft Spot
• Carribean Crinkle Ribbon
• Divine Swirls Cuttlebug Folder

Outdoor Fun Birthday Card

First, I want to say thank you to everyone who responded to my Mommy SOS yesterday...hehe!  You really brought a much needed smile to my face and it was good to hear I'm not alone!   I was happy to get a small amount of crafty time in today.  I thought I would take the opportunity to play a challenge!  I haven't had a chance to play along at the new challenge blog Cricut 360, so I thought today would be a perfect time!  This week their theme is The Great Outdoors.  I needed a Birthday Card for this weekend so this is what I came up with.

Thanks for stopping by today! 

Honor the Earth LO

Another project to share today!  Here is the layout I was working on earlier.  It was originally going to be a camping LO until I found that pictures that I wanted on it and it took a different turn.

It ended up a lot plainer but it has so much more meaning!

Lots of dimension, lots of inking on the edges (although it doesn't show up that well in the bright sunlight)! 

The tag lifts up but I didn't realize until I loaded it here that you can't really see it that well.  No challenges for this one, just something to share!  I'm loving Camping Critters!  All the cuts come from Camping Critters and the paper and ink are Stampin' Up!  Speaking of ink, don't forget that we are Inking it Up at My Craft Spot this week!  We'd love for you to join the fun!

Park Ranger Thank You

It's been a busy scrapping day in our house.  I'll have several projects to show you by time the night is done!  I think when I have a bad week, I get all my frustration out by papercrafting!  It is great therapy!  At Fantabulous Cricut they are having a Camping Challenge this week.  My camping LO went in another direction but I did get a campy card made today.  Here is the first card I wanted to share with you tonight.

It is for our friend who happens to be a Park Ranger at one of the local State Parks that we visit regularly during the summer.  He is always helping us out and we wanted him to know how much it is appreciated! 

My mom just bought Camping Critters this week so until she gets the Cricut I got her for Christmas out of the box, I have custody of the cart..hehe!  I used it for the entire card, base and all!   I am having a blast with this cart!

Products Used:

• Stampin' Up!
• Soft Suede CS
• Whisper White CS
• Tempting Turquoise CS
• Early Expresso CS
• Creamy Caramel CS
• Pear Pizzaz CS
• Summer Sun CS
• Very Vanilla CS
• Old Olive CS
• Soft Suede Ink for Sponging
• Basic Black Ink for Stamping
• Cricut E2 and Gypsy
• Camping Critters Cartridge
• Divine Swirls Embossing Folder
• My Craft Spot
• Carribean Crinkle Ribbon
• Cappucino Bakers Twine
• Sweet Sentiments Set #1 Stamp Set

Challenge:
FCCB Challenge Me Monday #68 Let's Go Camping

Thanks for stopping by tonight!  Stop back later for some more fun projects!