Challenge Me Monday - #135 Seeing Spots

Today is a VERY exciting day for me....I officially start my new job today!  I have been away from banking for almost 6 years & was offered a great opportunity to go back into banking as a Branch Manager again.  I didn't realize how much I had missed it until I left from my interview for the position and have a peaceful feeling like I am finally back home.  :)  It is also Monday...and that means it is Challenge Me Monday over at Fantabulous Cricut.....



 #135 - Seeing Spots - Make a project using Polka Dots.   The card that I made is a thank you card for one of my best friends, who gave me one of my professional referrals for my new job while I was interviewing, as we had previousally worked together for almost 6 years.  Thanks for stopping by & taking a peek!!

Recipe for this project:
- Skink from Create a Critter Cricut Cartridge
- American Crafts Premium Ribbon
- My Pink Stamper - Even More Punny-licious - 'You're Scent-Sational'

- Glossy Accents
- Stickles

Challenge Me Monday - #134 Boo Spectacular

Where has the time gone?!?  I can not believe that Halloween is next week!!  I love Halloween!!!  All the decoriations, the customes & of course all the yummy treats!! :)  With it being Monday....it is Challenge Me Monday over at Fantabulous Cricut.....



 #134 - Boo Spectacular- Make a Halloween project using the colors Black & Orange.  The project that I have to share is one that I found the supplies at Hobby Lobby on sale and thought it would be perfect to make for this challenge & use to hold the Halloween candy. :)  Thanks for stopping by & taking a peek!!



Before



After

 Recipe for this project:

- Purple Metal Pail

- Halloween Bottle Label "Trick or Treat"

- Spider from Doodlecharms Cricut Cartridge

- Stickles around label - Black

- American Crafts Premium Ribbons - Black Sheer, Orange, Green, Black polk-a-dot

- Studio His & Hers Tulle - Black

Challenge Me Monday - #133 Down on the Farm

Hope everyone had a great weekend!  With it being Monday.....you know what that means....it is Challenge Me Monday over at Fantabulous Cricut.....



 #133 - Down on the Farm - Make a project using a Farm Animal (Cow, Pig, Horse, Sheep, ect.).  I am excited to share this project today, as I recently got the Tags Bag Boxes & More 2 cartridge and knew this project would be perfect for the challenge.  I made this for one of my co-workers, who has become a close friend, as a thank you for giving me a professional referral for a job I recently accepted & will be starting soon. :)  She loves chocolate, so what better to fill the milk carton with than milk chocolate?!?! :)  Thanks for stopping by & taking a peek!!

Recipe for this project:
- Milk Carton from Tags, Bags, Boxes & More 2 Cricut Cartridge
- Tags from Tags, Bags, Boxes & More 2 Cricut Cartridge 
- Cow from Create a Critter Cricut Cartridge
- Peachy Keen Stamp - PK-490 Everyday Character Face Assortment - 13/4" face
- Crinkle Ribbon in White

- American Crafts Premium Ribbon - Black Sheer

- Studio His & Hers Tulle - Black & White

- White Button

- Making Memories eyelets

- White Gelly Roll Pen Medium, to do the faux stitching

- iRock pearl jewel

- Therm-o-Web Super Tape

Engagement

The project that I have to share is a congratulations card I made for the girl who has been doing my hair for almost 4 years, as she just got engaged with her boyfriend.  With have long hair & getting multiple colors, I normally spend 3 hours with her a month, so we tend to cover so many topics.  When I got my hair down this week, I got the great news along with all her wedding details, so I wanted to give her a nice personal card to tell her congratulations.  Thanks for stopping by & taking a peek!!

Recipe for this project:
- Ring Box from Sweethearts Cricut Cartridge

- American Crafts Premium Ribbon - Black Sheer

- Cuttlebug Polka Dot embossing folder

- Pop Dots
- Stickles

Challenge Me Monday - #131 Get'em Squished (Breast Cancer Awareness)

Happy October!!  I am excited to see what this month has in store for me!! :)  It is Monday.....that means it is Challenge Me Monday over at Fantabulous Cricut.....



 #131 - Get'em Squished (Breast Cancer Awareness) - Make a project using the color pink.  The project that I created for the challenge is a very special project close to my heart!! I have been training & preparing myself to run in my first marathon in Spring 2013.  While preparing, I ran my very first 5k for the Susan G. Komen race & my project is the 2 page spread that I created for my special first race.  I left some space on my pages for some pictures of the event that my family took before, during & after the race.  Thanks for stopping by & taking a peek!!

Recipe for this project:

- Race Girl from Everyday Paperdolls Cricut Cartridge cut at 4

- Peachy Keen Stamp - PK-490 Everyday Character Face Assortment - 1" smiley face
- Gelly Roll Pen Medium, White & Black

- American Crafts Premium Ribbon - Twine

- Pink Button

- Chalk around clouds

- Making Memories Shimmer Sticker, 5 & k, on runner's shirt

Challenge Me Monday - #130 Birthday Celebration

Where did the weekend go?  After such a busy weekend....I was ready to take a break & go back to work...I never thought I would be able to say that...but I did! :)  With it beng Monday....that means it is Challenge Me Monday over at Fantabulous Cricut.....



 #130 - Birthday Celebration - Make a project with a candle.  The project that I created for the challenge is a card for one of my girlfriend's who just celebrated her birthday.  Thanks for stopping by & taking a peek!!

Recipe for this project:
- Cake from Simply Charmed Cricut Cartridge cut at 3.5
- Button
- iRock jewels
- Gelly Roll Pens Medium - White & Black
- American Crafts Pemium Ribbon - Twine
- Crinkle Ribbon

Challenge Me Monday - #128 Trains, Planes, & Automobiles

Where did the weekend go?!?  I don't know about you, but I had a very productive weekend!  Spent some time with family, catching up with some friends, did 'too much shopping' according to my husband :), got in some good runs, and found some time to work on a couple projects!!  :)  It is Monday....so you know what that means....it is a Challenge Me Monday over at Fantabulous Cricut.....



 #128 - Trains, Planes, & Automobiles - Make a project using some sort of transportation (Bus, Plane, Train, Car, Bike, Ect).  The project that I created for the challenge is a card for one of my co-workers & his wife as they just found out & announced they are expecting their first baby.  It was so sweet to see a young gentleman be so excited that he couldn't contain himself and was emotional telling us the exciting news.  I thought I would make a card to congratulate them on their upcoming new addition to their family.  Thanks for stopping by & taking a peek!!

Recipe for this project:
- Baby Stroller from New Arrival Cricut Cartridge cut at 6
- White Gelly Roll Pen Medium, to do the faux stitching

- American Crafts Premium Ribbon - Twine

- Button from stash
- iRock pearl jewel

- iRock metal jewel
- Pebbles Inc. Rub-ons - 'Congratulations' inside card

- Therm-o-Web Super Tape, to attach an additional cut out to create the back card