3 Tiered Diaper cake

Good morning everyone!!!! I wanted to share a DIAPER CAKE that I made for my cousin's baby shower this weekend.  I was kinda winging it, with a vague idea how to do it in my head, and this is what I came up with!!!  This is about 70 diapers, size 2 Huggies.  I rolled each individual diaper & secured it with an elastic, then tied a ribbon around each layer to hide the elastics and to act as holders for the little gifties!  I wanted to get all consumable things that new Mom's need, but added a toy, a sippy cup for when he is older and a teething ring (I think you can always use those right??)  But what do I know?? I don't have kids! LOL

So, what do you think? I think its really cool - a unique, practical gift! Tim thinks it's "gay" (his word, not mine!!!)  I hope the new Mommy likes it!!!!
Have a great weekend!
Chris

Simon Says...who has a SWEET TOOTH???

This week, our challenge for you is  SWEET TOOTH!!!!

(so anything to do with cookies, cakes, cupcakes, candy, chocolate, etc.!!!!)

BRING OUT the inner SWEET TOOTH in your creations!!!!!

ALSO, this week, the DT are showcasing
FABER-CASTELL products from the store!  LOTS of amazing products to play with, so go take a peek!!!!

Here is my card for this week:

I have used the  Hero Arts Cupcake stamp set for my main image and sentiment but the GREATEST part about this card is the background paper.  For that I used  Faber Castell Gelatos - blue & green.  I had never used these before, and had NO idea how to use them or what to do with them! They look like little lipstick tubes...so cute!  SO I found some You Tube videos and watched them, read some blogs and set off to work at something for this challenge!  A challenge it WAS!!!

Basically what I did was take the green & blue gelato sticks and rubbed them onto white cardstock. I spritzed some water on it, then used my finger to smear it around to mix the colours together.  I did this a few more times until I got the effect I liked. Once it dried, I spritzed it with Glimmer Mist (Pixie Dust) to give it a shimmer.  I WISH you could see it in real life, it is really pretty!!!!

 IT was REALLY fun and really cool! I was sad that I only had 2 colours, but it was fun to play!  I immediately proceeded to Simon Says Stamp Superstore & ordered a BUNCH more Gelatos to play with!!!!!  Can't wait till they get here!!!! 

Now...... head to the Simon Says Stamp Challenge blog to check out all the gorgeous creations from our FANTABULOUS Design Team!!!!

As usual Heidi will be giving one lucky entrant a $50 voucher to her FANTASTIC Simon Says Stamp Superstore!! For fabulous tutorials, inspiration and candy you should keep an eye on the Simon Says Stamp Blog too!!

AND

Faber-Castel will also be giving a lucky entrant a lovely Mixed Media Sampler set and a 4 pack of Gelato's !! :-)

Keep an eye on the All New Just In Pages there are sure to be lots of fab new goodies arriving right now !!
Hugs,
Chris

Here come the Boys challenge entry

 The challenge at Here Come the Boys challenge blog is HOBBIES, so I am entering this card I made for my nephew who received a Basketball scholarship.  So proud of him!!!!

This is a tent card that I found HERE  - it is a quick & easy free standing card - AND it folds flat into a regular A2 envelope!!! The image is Tommy Sports from Stamp Fairy.
I used Red & Black CS because those were his team colours. 

Thanks for popping by! Have a great week!
Hugs,
Chris

Cupcake Inspirations challenge entry.....

Hi everyone! This week the Cupcake Inspiration challenge blog has another yummy photo, so I thought I'd join in this week! 

 

 These are some CAS Christmas cards I made using these glittery plastic snowflakes.  I got them after Christmas for 33 cents for 4 of them (regular $6.99) - what a steal!  I wasn't sure what to do with them at the time but knew I HAD to have them! LOL  

So, I took the "snowflake" shape as inspiration from this photo and went with a CAS card.  I made a whole set!!!!! 

Thanks for stopping by!!! Have a great week!

Chris

Karen's Doodles challenge - For Mom or other special lady in your life

(PLEASE scroll down to see the other posts for today! Thanks!)

Hello! I hope you are enjoying the bi-weekly challenges..... LOTS of time to create with Karen's gorgeous images!!!!!

This week's challenge at Karen's Doodles is 

FOR MOM or ANOTHER SPECIAL LADY IN YOUR LIFE!!!!

So, get out your Karen's Doodles images and join us!!! There are TONS of great  images in her shop...go check it out!!!! There is something for everyone, and lots of freebies!!!

I have used Flowers for Mum. Cute eh??
The CS is Lavender Lace and the DP is from Basic Grey but I can't remember which pack I got it from (a sure sign you have TOO much paper!!!!)  The flowers were made with my SU flower punches and the sentiment is also from an SU Mini Messages set.  I have coloured it using chalks and Copics.

Head on over to the Challenge Blog and check out the rest of the DTs creations!!!  I hope you will join us this week!

The challenge is now open to everyone whether they use a KD image or not. However, only those using KD images will be entered to win the Top Card of the Week prize. So now there is NO excuse not to join us!!!!

You can win the following prizes:
1st Place - 3 Digi stamps of your choice from Karen's Doodles and Card of the Week Blinkie, awarded to the best entry
2nd Place - 2 Digi stamps of your choice from Karen's Doodles
3rd Place - 1 Digi stamp of your choice from Karen's Doodles

Have a great week!!
Chris

Love to Create challenge - For Mom or a special lady!

Please scroll down to see my other post for today! THANKS! 

For our next challenge at LOVE TO CREATE CHALLENGE BLOG, it is to make a card or project for MOM or another special lady in your life!!!

Our sponsor this week is BUGABOO STAMPS, so be sure to check out the other DT girlies creations and join us!!! We were fortunate to get a couple digis to work with and I chose FANNY Calendar Months - MAY.

Here is my card for the week!

The CS is Brocade Blue (SU) and the DP is from my stash.  Flowers and ribbon are from my stash! I have coloured Fanny with Copics. The sentiment is a freebie from my friend Annette at NETTY'S CARDS.

Head on over to the challenge blog to check it out!!! HOPE to see you joining us!!!!!


ALSO, I am entering this into the PAPER SUNDAES challenge which is also Mother's Day themed!   Wish me luck!!!!

Hugs,
Chris

Incy Wincy Challenge - Spots & Dots

This weeks challenge at Incy Wincy Designs is.... 

SPOTS & DOTS!!!

 Our sponsor this week is Digi Garden.  The DT have been SO lucky to get images to use for our challenges, so be sure to check out the rest of the DT girlies blogs!!!

Here is my card for this week:

 All of the paper and ribbons are from my stash. The sentiment is from an old TAC set that I forgot I had until I started DESTASHING my craftroom!!! LOL  I have TONS of stamps for sale, so please check out the tab of THINGS FOR SALE!!!!  

Have fun and good luck!!! I hope you'll join us this week!

Simon Says Stamp's Challenge Blog Celebrates their 3rd Birthday!

This week we are celebrating our 3rd Birthday! This calls for a party and of course you all are invited!  In honor to really celebrate we will be having extra prizes at Simon Says Stamp and a special sale for followers of this challenge only, be sure to check out below for details!

 

FIRST PRIZE 

a $50 voucher to the Simon Says Stamp Superstore 

(the first number picked by the random generator)

The next 3 numbers drawn will each win:

Simon Says Stamp Card Kit of the Month MAY 2012 YOU CAN DO ANYTHING

That is not all !! EVERYONE will get a gift this week too !! It is time to reward all of our lovely followers and supporters who join us week after week :-)

Beginning today, May 2nd at 12:00 EST and ending Friday, May 4th at 11:59 EST you can receive 10% off all your purchases by entering the code bbsim1

 When you go to check out, enter the promotion code at the bottom of the page that says "Billing & Shipping" at the top. There will be a box for you to enter your promotion code which will automatically deduct this amount from your total upon check out

We're so proud of our amazing team, please be sure to check out everyone's fantastic Birthday themed inspiration this week!
GD Dora

Lols
Chris
Jo 
Domi
Debby
Heather
Christine
Mandy 
Dawny P
Melissa
Marcea
Becca
Joy

 Here is my card for the week: 

 I have used CC Designs - Pixie Lucy and the mushroom from CC Designs as well and masked her on top of it.  I have coloured her with Copics and added stickles to her wings.  The CS is   Hero Arts layering paper - Pool  and Riding Hood Red (SU).  The DP is My Minds Eye - Dolled Up.

Thanks for popping by! I hope you will all join us in celebrating our 3rd Birthday at Simon Says Stamp Challenge Blog!!!

Hugs,
Chris

STamping Sisters in Christ entry

Good morning!!! This week at Stamping Sisters in Christ, the challenge is to use an image of something that was planted.  This week the scripture they chose really popped out at me, as this is the exact one I was discussing with my students last week - talking about new life and how we are connected to Jesus like a flower is connected to its roots.  They ended up drawing some really cool pictures to go with this scripture. 

"[Those who trust in the Lord] shall be like a tree planted by water, sending out its roots by the stream. It shall not fear when heat comes, and its leaves shall stay green; in the year of drought it is not anxious, and it does not cease to bear fruit.” Jeremiah 17:8

Here is my card that I'm entering into this challenge:  

 This is Fergus with Tulips from Wild Rose Studio. I got him at Care2Stamp, a new online store based out of Canada! IF you go there  & check it out, tell Kim that I sent you!!!! The CS is Real Red (SU) and the DP is from Magnolia's Fairytale collection (pink roses)
I have added little red tulips and some paper leaves from my stash...the tulips are from my stash (I THINK I got them from Michaels a lonnnngggg time ago and of course I forgot I had them!) 

Have a GREAT day!!!!  
Hugs,
Chris

Incy Wincy Challenge - Mother's Day/Girlie

This weeks challenge at Incy Wincy Designs is.... 

Mother's Day or a Girlie card for that special lady!!! 

 Our sponsor this week is Floppy Latte Designs.  The DT have been SO lucky to get images to use for our challenges, so be sure to check out the rest of the DT girlies blogs!!!

Here is my card for this week:

 The CS is Lavender Lace (SU). I bought the flower from an Etsy shop awhile ago, and the ribbon is from my stash. The sentiment is from my friend Annette at Netty's Cards.  I coloured in the flowers with my SU markers so it matched the paper. 

Have fun and good luck!!! I hope you'll join us this week!