I have moved over to my other blog

Please join me over to my other blog at www.exploringcricut.blogspot.com by clicking link.  I will be posting there from now on.

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Hi, just wanted to let you know you can see my projects and join me at my other blog, Exploring Cricut and More.  Just click on the link and be sure to follow me there.  I will be doing projects a few times a week, and maybe even some fun contests.  Just stop by at www.exploringcricut.blogspot.com

Sunday Post at Exploring Cricut and More

 I hope you are all having a safe and happy Labor Day weekend.  Today I am sharing this September calendar page over to Exploring Cricut and More.  I love making calendar pages and this one was created using my Cricut Explore and svg files from Treasurebox Designs.  I so love her files so be sure to check it out!!!!  I used some pattern paper from a school stack from Me and My Big Ideas, Michaels cardstock and stickles.   This was fun and easy.  Try some of the svg files today with your Cricut Explore!

My last post for PPBN Designs Blog

Welcome to my blog. Today I am doing my last post for PPBN Designs blog, but not the last thing I make with their great svgs. I will be stepping away from some of the design teams and doing a few projects and taking care of things at home.  Sometimes we get too busy and life passes you by!!!  I will be posting but not as regular for a little while.  Today I have created a layout using the Trick or Treat kit.  Love this one and it is so easy to use.  My pattern papers are just some scraps and the cardstock is from Bazzill.  I also used my Cricut Explore.  Stop by PPBN Designs and check out these and all the other great designs they have.

New challenge at Exploring Cricut and More!!!!

Time again for a new challenge over at Exploring Cricut and More. This week the challenge is called "Happy Birthday". You are to create a card, layout, or paper craft using any die cut machine and you must add something sparkly or glittery!!!!  For this project I used my Cricut Explore and a svg file from SVG Cuts B is for Birthday. This is the Door Hanger Box.  This was so quick and easy to create and perfect for money or a gift card.  I used pattern papers from a stack from DCWV.  I added stickles to make my sparkles.  Be sure to join us this week and show us your best creation!!!!

Wednesday Post at PPBN Designs

Hello! Today I  am sharing with this two page layout over at PPBN Designs blog. Nothing says Fall to me than to go to the apple orchard and pick apples. We have a great one about an hour away from me and this layout will be perfect of the granddaughters picking some yummy apples. While I am there, will get some of those apple donuts too!!! For this layout I used the A Bushel and a Peck set from PPBN Designs. I love this and was so easy to put together. I used my Cricut Explore, some pattern paper and cardstock from Michaels, some stickles, and ribbon!!! Perfect layout and so easy! Stop by PPBN Designs and check out this and all the other great files. Be sure to check out the great subscription too!!!

Tuesday Daily Project at Exploring Cricut and More

Today I am sharing this quick and easy card I created with the Cricut Explore and the new Summer Soirees cartridge and the Small Talk and Frames. I made this card a 5 x 7 and it is called the Fiesta Folded Card.  I love all the details in this card and used a saying from Small Talk and Frames.  I think I will make a few of these and keep them on hand.  This machine is awesome for these intricate cuts.

Snapdragon Snippets Blog Post

Welcome to a Monday post for the blog of Snapdragon Snippets. Today I am sharing this adorable 3 D Leaf handle box.  You can purchase this in the Silhouette Store and it is file#51048.  I used some scraps of We R Memory pattern papers and American Crafts cardstock and my Silhouette Cameo.  I put some clear vinyl on the window and inside I have one of those small LED candles from the Dollar Tree.  I love how this turned out and would be perfect with treats inside too.   Check out these and all Snapdragon Snippets awesome files.

Time for an Exploring Cricut Post

Welcome to my Sunday project for Exploring Cricut and More.  Today I am happy to share this cute layout I made with my Cricut Explore and the svg files Spooky Boo Bear from KaDoodlebug Designs.  As you can see I am so behind in scrapping and not sure I will ever get caught up lol.  I used some Bo Bunny pattern papers I had in my stash and cardstock from Michaels.  Be sure to check out these and the other designs from KaDoodlebug Designs.

Back to School Blog Hop

Welcome to the SnapDragon Snippets/SVG Attic Back To School blog hop!
We are super excited to have you join us!  If you have come from Ruthie, you are in the right place!

At each stop of the hop you will be inspired by the creativity of each of Snapdragon Snippets and SVGAttic design team members.  If you happened across this post out of order, please head to the SVG Attic blog to start at the beginning of the hop.

Here is my project for the hop:

For this project I used my Silhouette Cameo and the Snapdragon Snippets files #30672 Back to School and I made an offset of the title.  I also used file#30673 apple and file#46217 6th grade. I used pattern paper from a school stack from Me and My Big Ideas and cardstock from Michaels.  My granddaughter started school this week and have the perfect photo to use. 

And of course if you hop with us, there are prizes to be won!

We are offering two gift cards to the SVGAttic store!

$30 Gift Certificate to SVG Attic

and

$20 Gift Certificate to SVG Attic

What do you need to do to be eligible for these amazing prizes?

1.  Become a follower of each blog in the hop, if you aren't already.  You will find a few different participants (blogs) this time around.

2.  Leave some blogging love on each stop.

3.  If you do both of the above, check back on both Snapdragon Snippets and SVGAttic blogs for the winners on Monday, August 18th!  You have all day today and tomorrow to hop. 

We would also love it if you would stop by the  SnapDragon Snippets and SVG Attic Facebook pages and give us a "Like"!

This is the blog hop lineup in case you find a broken link or need to take a break and come back.

SVG Attic blog

Melissa

Julie
Beth

Shary

Courtney

Jodi
Jearise

Esther
Ruthie
Diane
Gaby
SnapDragon Snippets blog

We hope you have enjoyed this stop on our hop! Now head over to visit Gaby.
Be sure to visit, follow and comment on every stop to be eligible for the prizes.

Little Stinker Layout

Hello everyone! Today I am doing the blog post over at PPBN Designs blog and I have created this adorable 2 page layout using the Little Stinker set.  I thought this was adorable and behind in printing pictures but I have the perfect ones of my little granddaughter acting silly!!!  This svg set like all of PPBN Designs is very easy to assemble and make a cute layout.  I used my Cricut Explore to create this.  The papers are from Recollections as is the cardstock.  Love this gray and yellow combo.  Threw in some stickles for a fun page.  Stop by PPBN Designs today and check out these and all the other great svg files.

Time for a new challenge at Exploring Cricut and More

Welcome and time for another challenge over at Exploring Cricut and More!  The challenge is a "Back to School" challenge.  You can create anything school related, just be sure to use a die cut machine.  I decide to do a layout using my Cricut Explore and svg files from Treasurebox Designs.  One is called "All aboard 4 school" and the other is just the Schoolhouse.  Love these and so easy.  The pattern paper is from a school stack I bought last year from Me and My Big Ideas.  The cardstock is from Michaels.  Now I can't wait to put pictures of my little one who starts school today!!!  Join us by Saturday, August 16 by close of link.

My Post over to PPBN Designs blog

Hello! Today I have the post over to the PPBN Designs blog.  I created this adorable two page layout using the Cricut Explore and PPBN Designs Fall Bears Set.  This set is so cute and easy to put together and will make a great page or card.  I used some old CTMH Pattern Paper and cardstock.  I cut the title using the Don Juan cartridge.  Now to go through my photos and get the ones to go on this page.  Stop by PPBN Designs and check out this and all the other cute svg files she has to offer.

Monday post for Snapdragon Snippets

Hope you all enjoyed a wonderful weekend!  Today I am sharing the blog post over at www.3under3andmore.blogspot.com .  I created the Happy Birthday Candle card file #58775 that you can purchase in the Silhouette Store.  I used my Silhouette Cameo.  This is a quick and easy card and I made it with scraps!  It takes no time to make so you can change the papers and cardstock and keep a supply of birthday cards handy.  Be sure to visit Snapdragon Snippets files and see what other great ones they have to offer.

Sunday Project at Exploring Cricut and Blog Hop Winner!!

Welcome to the Sunday post for Exploring Cricut and More.  Today I am sharing some organization items I created using the Silhouette Cameo and files from the Silhouette store.  I used file#61993 stickles holder and file#63972 note pad holder.  These are files from Jamie Lane Designs and all of us Cricut users will be glad to know you will be able to purchase the svg files soon from her store which you can find at www.jamielanedesigns.blogspot.com   She also has a facebook page and is keeping it updated on how soon these will be available.  I love her stuff and have made many items.  These were created using some Hobby Lobby pattern paper and cardstock.  Super easy and my name is added with a font I got from Dafont.com.  I like to keep these on my desk while working to jot down notes and to have some colors I need when I want to stickle.  I hope you will try out some of these fun items for your craft room.  Below the picture is the winner .

Picked by random.org the winner of my Christmas in July prize package is Crystal.  Please email me at dianekielman61@gmail.com with your mailing information and I will get these right in the mail to you. Thanks to all that stopped by my blog and left me wonderful comments and I hope you enjoyed seeing the fun things I loved creating.

Peas in a Pod Layout from PPBN Designs

Today I am sharing a project over to the PPBN Designs blog. I created this two page layout us the Peas in a Pod set. I created this using the Cricut Explore .  I love all PPBN Designs svg files and make scrapbooking a snap.  I had wanted to include pictures of my two granddaughters, but had to go out of state for a funeral and time got away from me.  I can't wait to add these pages to their books.  You want to complete albums quickly and still have the best pages around, then you need to see all the great sets available.  Did you do our blog hop at Exploring Cricut and More this week?  If not, still time and be sure to check out my Monday post and leave me a comment for a chance to win a great prize package I will be sending some lucky winner!

Tuesday at Exploring Cricut and More

Hello! Did you get a chance to join in our Christmas in July Blog Hop? If not, you still have time to check it out and leave us some love! Today I am filling in for Mandy at Exploring Cricut and More. My sister has a birthday this coming week and since I had to go back home for a funeral, and  I decided to take her birthday with me. I love the box cards and this is the second one I have done now since I had my Cricut Explore for a few days. I used the SVG Cuts file Florals Box Card from the Boxed Card collection. I used the Echo Park pattern paper and cardstock from Bazzill and Michaels. I also used some pearls from Kaiser Crafts.  I love how they give you the measurements for the cards and elements so it is so easy to whip up!  Try one today!  Be sure to enter our challenge this week for lots of goodies!!!

Exploring Cricut and More Blog Hop and Challenge

Welcome! If you have arrived here from Michelle S's blog you have reached the last stop before going back to the main blog.  I hope that you have enjoyed all the great projects our DT has shown you today.  Now, I am sharing a few things.  I am not trying to be an over achiever, but love Christmas projects and got a little carried away on this challenge lol.  I hope you will bear with me and look at all these goodies and maybe you will want to make some yourself.  At the end, you will see some blog candy I am giving away this week too.

For my first project I am sharing, I used my Silhouette machine and made these adorable Snowman box, Santa card, and small gift box from SVG Cuts Christmas Open House set.  The Snowman was not hard when you actually watch Mary put it together and not try to do it on your own.  One thing I like is she shows you exactly how each fold goes and makes it easier.  The hat comes off and you can fill with a treat.  The card was super easy and I used the cuttlebug to emboss his beard and mustache.  The box is actually one piece of cardstock and the band slides off and you can fill it with goodies.  Makes great boxes for some candy when you want to give someone a little gift without breaking the budget!!!

Now this is my favorite project of all.  I made this for my granddaughter Mary-Kate because she loves the Elf movie.  Now a few others in the family want one too lol.  I used my Silhouette Cameo for this project too and purchased the files at the Silhouette store.  I used the verse file#36164 and the elf feet file#23767.  I used HTV and my heat press.  The red is glitter vinyl which makes it pop.  Pictures do not do this justice at all.

Well this is a last minute quick project.  I got a Cricut Explore this week and made these two projects very quickly. I used the canvas design to lay out the bag and the picture which is a feature I like.  The bag the images are from Stretch Your Imagination and TC December 25.  The picture is cardstock and the images are from TC December 25 and the frame is from Dollar Tree.  Nice inexpensive gift for someone.  Since I had only done the card you make when you start the Explore, not too bad.  I then ventured with svg files that you saw in my Sunday project.

Now for a little blog candy.  Please leave me a comment and let me know which was your favorite project and be sure to be a follower of my blog to be considered for the prize.  I can only send in the US due to shipping cost.  Please make sure to post your email too.  Winners will be announce on Sunday, August 3.
Now you have finished the hop so go back to Exploring Cricut and More and leave us a comment.  I hope to see you enter the challenge too for a chance to win other prizes.  If you missed any of the DT blogs, here is the list to go hopping!

Annette   www.mymindsdustbunnies.blogspot.com

Sharon    www.meemeescreations.blogspot.com

Faith        www.thecraftingprofessor.blogspot.com

Donna     www.wwwkindredkreations.blogspot.com

Rae Ann   www.joyinart.blogspot.com

Emily       www.emilyqueenofallthingscrafty.blogspot.com

Michelle N  www.justanutterpapercrafter.blogspot.com

Christi      www.tidbitsoftexas.com



Liz             www.unikbyyes.blogspot.com

Tina          www.thescrappinrabbit.blogspot.com

Katrina    www.scrappyhorses.blogspot.com

Michelle S www.cricutcrazyscrapper.blogspot.com

Diane      www.happyscrapperdiane.blogspot.com

Exploring Cricut and More   www.exploringcricut.blogspot.com

Sunday Project at Exploring Cricut and More

Hello and happy Sunday to all!  Today I have the post over to my other blog Exploring Cricut and More and I am sharing this adorable card I created with the Cricut Explore machine and SVG Cuts Box Cards Strawberry card.  I love all the cards in this set, but this might be my favorite, could be cause I love strawberries. I just used pattern paper from Michaels and cardstock too.  I did run the berries through the cuttlebug to give them the seed look.  I haven't stamped the front yet because I am not sure what I am going to use it for yet.  This card is so easy and it was done with no problems at all.  Leo and Mary tell you the size your cuts need to be and all you have to do is just go in and size and it comes out perfect.  I added a little stickles and called it a card!  Believe it or not, but this is the second thing I did with the Explore when I got it.  I first made the card they have you make and jumped right in.  I prepared myself with watching lots of videos and special thanks to Ken and Joy for making them so easy!!!  Be sure to join us tomorrow for a new challenge and we are having a blog hop too so don't miss it or you might miss out on some great prizes.

Blog Post for PPBN Designs today

Welcome! Today I have the blog post over at www.ppbndesigns.blogspot.com and I have created a couple of her new svg files.  The first one is a quick and easy shaped Birthday Girl card.  I loved how easy this was to cut and put together.  I used my Silhouette Cameo and just cardstock and added a little stickles.

My second project for today is a scrapbook page I created with a new file called Off to Kindergarten and used some elements from one of the older files called First Day of Preschool.  For this layout I used paper from a Me and My Big Ideas school stack, Michaels cardstock and added some ribbon.  My little granddaughter will be going to kindergarten in about 3 weeks so I am ready for that first picture.  I used my Silhouette Cameo for this one too.  I did receive my Cricut Explore today so I will be working on learning it and creating in both!!!  Love my toys!  Stop over to PPBN Designs and check out all the great files for the crafter on a budget!  Take a look at her fantastic club too!

Monday with at the Snapdragon Snippets Blog

Happy Monday!!!  Today I am sharing a project over to the Snapdragon Snippets blog.  I created some thank you cards using the 5 Petal Flower card file #27666 and the 5 flower envelope file#27667.  These are so easy to use and think of the combinations you can make!  I am always needing thank you cards, so these are so easy to mass produce.  I used some old Stampin Up papers that were double sided in blue and green and added cardstock.  Just added stickles and a jewel and they are ready for me to write my note inside.  The envelopes are quick and easy to use.  Check out these files in the Silhouette store and make some cards today!!!

A Little Magnet Fun with Magical Ponies

Welcome to the Wednesday project for the  PPBN Designs blog. Today I am sharing the little ponies svg files. My little granddaughter loves playing with magnets on her board or the refrigerator so I turned her favorite characters right now into magnets. I used the Pink Pony, Purple Sparkle, Butterfly Pony, Rainbow Pony, and Rare Pony. She will be so surprised when I pick her up today!!! These are so cute and easy to do. I just cut them with cardstock , added stickles to glam them up and placed a magnet on the back. We love sparkles!!! Be sure to check out these and all the other great files at PPBN Designs. Be sure to check out the fabulous membership deal too! Do you like free??? Well, how about 60 free images a month!!!  Stop by PPBN Designs. for details

New challenge at Exploring Cricut and More

Welcome to another project today for Exploring Cricut and More. Today we have a "Anything Goes" challenge. You can create a card, layout, or paper craft using any die cut machine, but must include two die cuts!!! Very easy and we hope you will join us. I made a couple quick scrapbook pages using just two of the six layout ideas for MyScrapChick Quick Daisy set.  I love this and I have some pictures of my cuties to use on these pages.  I had some scraps of CTMH pattern paper and used their cardstock too.  Love how these turned out.  Please join us this week and show us your stuff! Link your project by Saturday, July 19.

A Little Frozen Sunday Project

Happy Sunday! Today I have a project over at Exploring Cricut and More and I am sharing a gift bag and card today. My little granddaughter Peyton recently had her 5th birthday and her theme was Frozen so the good Nana I am, I decided to stay with her theme! I made a gift bag and a card in the box. I used my Silhouette Cameo and several svg files. I used Snapdragon Snippets July 4th card in the box, file#61113 and the envelope file#60587 that you can buy in the Silhouette store but of course I did not use the designs in it.  I love this card because it is larger than most of the card boxes I have found.  For the bag and card, I used files from PPBN Designs, I used most of the characters from the Let It Go Set and From the First Time and from Little Scraps of Heaven, I used files from their Ice Princess set, the Princess and the ice and snow.  I think the snowflakes too which I stamped Happy Birthday and from us.  I just used a font in the software to make the number 5.  I used some paper from Bo Bunny and cardstock from Michaels.  The shiny bag is from the good old Dollar Tree.  I used a brad on the card and it was from Hobby Lobby.  I forgot to photograph her other packages, but I wrapped them in white and just added blue bows and in the center added a big snowflake brad like on the card. This was fun to make.  I think I made the character 2.25 inches and they worked perfectly for this card.  I think the final measurements of the card was 7 x 7 and I was glad they made the envelope to fit it and it was so easy to make.  Think of the characters you could make for a little ones card!!! Sorry for the bag picture so hard photographing a shiny bag!!! Join us tomorrow for a new challenge!

Sweet As Honey with PPBN Designs

Welcome to my blog post for the PPBN Designs blog. Today I have created a two page layout using the svg files from PPBN Designs.  I used Sweet as Honey title, Cute Single Honey Bee, Honeybee on Flower and Cute Flying Bee.  These were fun and easy to use.  I decided just to use cardstock so that the designs did not get lost in background paper and love these colors.  These pages are all ready for my little angel granddaughters pictures.  Stop by PPBN Designs and check out all the files and also check out her monthly club!  For only $7 a month you will receive 60 free designs a month plus 40% off all your other files.  Great deal!!

Exploring Cricut and More Post

Well I was not suppose to do a post today over at Exploring Cricut, but things happen so I had to get a quick card together.  I used a ball hat svg file from SVG Cutting Files and my Silhouette Cameo.  This is a quick and easy card that you can customize to your favorite team in any color.  I just used cardstock and made some stitches with a white pen and used a font in my collection in the Designer software.

My post for Snapdragon Snippets

Welcome to my blog post over at Snapdragon Snippets. I created a two page layout using the files #10351 Our Trip to the Aquarium, file#53887 fish, file #53888 and file# 53891 seaweeed and file #53892 Under the Sea.  These were great files and can be purchased in the Silhouette Store.  I used some CTMH pattern paper and cardstock in my stash along with some stickles.

4th of July Post over at Snapdragon Snippets

Happy 4th of July. I hope you all enjoy a happy and safe holiday weekend.  Today I am filling in over at the Snapdragon Snippets blog with this great 4th of July card in a box.  I love this file because it is bigger than most I have made and they even made an envelope for the size.  You can purchase these files over at the Silhouette Store.  The card is file#61113 and the envelope is file#60587.  I used mostly cardstock and found this pattern paper in my stash and really not sure where it came from.  I think Hobby Lobby but do not hold me to it!!!  I know today is the 4th so you will want to start working on other cards, but this base is so easy to adapt to other holidays and occasions.  I recently used this for my granddaughters birthday and you will see that soon.  Enjoy your holiday, but take some time and enter the contest that Snapdragon Snippets and SVG Attic have this month.  It is called "Anything Goes" and all you have to do is created a project using any of the files from either company.  Some nice prizes too!!! Go either to SVG Attic or Snapdragon Snippets
Snapdragon Snippets

My Project over at PPBN Desgns blog

Welcome to another project for PPBN Designs blog.  Today I am sharing with you sharing this July calendar page.  I make lots of projects for design teams and for my personal blog and love a nice way to keep them all right in front of me!  I used the files July title and 4th of July balloons for this project.  Now my calendar for the month is bright and cheerful!  Be sure to check out all the great svg files over at PPBN Designs and you can create wonderful projects.  Be sure to check out being a member too because you get daily freebies and special discounts!!!  Material information below the picture for this page.  Try one today and put it on your refrigerator for all those kids events you do not want to forget!!!!

Materials Used:
Machine-Silhouette Cameo
Files-PPBN Designs-July title and 4th of July Balloons
Pattern Paper-scraps from Reminisce
Cardstock-Michaels

Special Post today over at Exploring Cricut and More

Welcome to my post for Exploring Cricut and More.  Today I have a  special post that is sponsored from one of my favorite companies, Expressions Vinyl.  I buy all my vinyl for all the different projects I create from them.  Today I have some projects to share with you that I used Siser Easyweed HTV (heat transfer vinyl) and outdoor vinyl Oracle 651.  Be sure to read all the way to the end for an awesome giveaway!!

Today these lovely models, Katie and Peyton are wearing some t-shirts I made with Expressions Vinyl HTV Siser Easyweed in the colors white, red and royal blue.  The vinyl is a breeze to use and I do use a heat press, but before I bought it I used a hot iron and had no issues with it.  For this shirt I used my Silhouette Cameo and svg files from Miss Kate Cuttables called" Our Little Firecracker." I am lucky enough to have 2 of them!!! The doll shirt was from a company called Punch Place Plus and I used stars in the Silhouette software and the Arial font.

It was easy to cut and layout where I wanted them and then applied the heat with my heat press.

Sorry for the lighting in my photos here, but the weather was not cooperating and for a couple days had only clouds and rain.  Now for these projects I used the Oracle 651 outdoor vinyl in the colors white, red and gentian.  Makes perfect items to use in your holiday plans for this weekend.

For the drink mug I used Lori Whitlock file#29392 in the Silhouette store and it was really easy to apply laying the vinyl.  For the drink holder which is from the Dollar Tree, I used part of Miss Kate Cuttables  USA Title file.

This little utensil holder has some of the graphics from Miss Kate Cuttables Our Little Firecracker set.  I picked up this holder at Michaels.

The wood sign is made from Pine wood and I sprayed it with Rustoleum Painters Touch 2 x paint.  I used a 4th of July image from My Vinyl Designer kwdesigns002. The star border is from the Silhouette store and it is file#28951.

The flower vase has no vinyl only paper and I used a file from SVG Cuts Mom's Garden set.  this was so easy to make.  My little cupcake holder is a glass candlestick I got at the Goodwill store with a old glass plate which I glued to it.  I made the cupcake toppers and the straw toppers with file  #44925 from the Silhouette store.

Now my granddaughters and table are all ready for the 4th celebrations with the help of Expressions Vinyl.  Just think of the ideas you can come up with!  You can cut your vinyl in any die cut machine and start creating some great projects for your home and family!!  To help you get started with this, Expressions Vinyl and Exploring Cricut & More will give a $25.00 gift certificate.  You must leave a comment at Exploring Cricut & More and be a follower of our blog.  Remember, you can find us on Facebook and Pinterest too.  Most of all, be sure to head over to Expressions Vinyl and check out all the different vinyl and colors.  They even have tutorials to show you how to do your projects. Don't forget we have a challenge this week too.  Winner will be picked from the comments with random.org and you have till Saturday, July 5 to check us out.  I will announce the winner of the certificate at the time we announce the Top 3 Crafters for the challenge.