Another Baby on the way!

No, I am not expecting, but my husband's co-worker is!

This is the card and blanket I made for her.

Since the mom to be hasn't found out what she is having I decided to use both stamps.

I was going for a vintage look but I really don't have the right supplies for that theme.

I had started this blanket last Friday but realized on Sunday night that the pattern had a flaw.

So at 9pm Sunday night I started over and here is what I was able to produce.

(most of it was done while I was working). :)

The yarn is TLC ultra soft in neutral.

The shower is today. I hope she enjoys the blanket.

Thanks for visiting! -Yvette



My Blogoversary is here! DAY 1

Welcome to my First Blogoversary blog hop.

The theme for this blog hop is "Firsts" (ex: 1st birthday, 1st Anniversary, Baby's 1st steps, etc) but I also wanted the hoppers to try a technique or project for the first time. Many talented crafters are hopping along with me today. Make sure you visit each and every one of them and leave them some comment love. I think you will enjoy everything that they have cre8ted. This hop will be for three days. Most of the ladies have made three projects so don't forget to come back each day. (August 5th-7th)

Here is the line up:

Yvette   www.cre8tivegirls.blogspot.com 

Georgiana   www.carsonscricutcreations.blogspot.com

Sherrie   www.sherriescraps.blogspot.com

Giselle    www.yuveriaseden.blogspot.com

Yvonne   www.onecreativemomma.blogspot.com

 ***** Emma    www.creativetimeforme.blogspot.com  *****

Doris   www.momsbeenscrappin.blogspot.com

Chris   http://craftemama.blogspot.com/

Paula   http://www.alluringinkspression.com/

Martha   http://scrapabulous.blogspot.com/

Gerda   www.cardscreations.blogspot.com

Now on to my card. My Niece/God-daughter turned one this past weekend. So what a perfect opportunity to cre8te a card for my blog hop.

I had just received my Wild Card Cricut Cartridge in the mail and knew I wanted to use it for the blog hop. This card is the first card I made using the Wild Card cart.

I wanted to add a shadow on the inside of the card so I used a slightly smaller cut of the same cupcake.

There is blog candy to be shared. (picture coming later today, working 13 hour days is putting me behind just a little) Please leave me a comment (along with your email) and if you want follow my blog. I will draw a winner on Monday morning. Thanks for hopping along with me.

Your next stop is Georgiana www.carsonscricutcreations.blogspot.com

Thanks! -Yvette

Celebrate The Occasion!

I am so excited to show you my first project as a DT member for Celebrate the Occasion. Team #2 was asked to make a kid's birthday card. I decided to make a card for a pre-teen/teen girl.

I used Create a Critter for the poodle and the stamp is from Hero arts.

Thanks for looking, now head back to CTO and see what the rest of team #2 has created and be inspired. We would love for you to come and join in on the fun. I promise to leave you wonderful comments

Divas by Design DT call!

Divas by Design are looking for 5 DT's:

"We are also looking for 5 new DT members! We will be split into 2 teams so you will need to be able to produce a piece of work once every 4 wks with the possibility of working with sponsor images on occasion. You will also need to comment on challenge entries according to a set quota."

I would love to be a part of this design team. I have been crafting since I was very young. My grandmother taught me how to crochet, paint, draw, and sew. I have a great husband who doesn't mind my obsession with all things crafty and even gave me the guestroom as my craft room. I love making cards and refuse to buy $5 "Hallmark" or any other brand cards.

Here are the three projects that are my favourite:

This was an easle card I made for my friend's birthday.

I love to try new folds and techniques. The digi is Meljen's so is the sentiment.

The scrapbook layout was a project that I did for my first blog hop. The group consisted of people from around the world so we decided to make it a traditions/culture theme.

Here are a couple of close ups of the embellishments I made.

Thank you for the opportunity to be on your design team. I would love to be a part of it.

<3 Yvette