10th non-winning MIFYH contest entry

This is the 10th (and last) of my non-winners from the Make It From Your Heart contest.

I entered this My Creations Board Book into the "Cricut featuring Dreamin' paper pack" category.

All of the page layouts came from either Magic or Reflections, and I just adjusted them from a 12x12 size to work with the size needed for my board book, which is approximately 6x6.

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Well, I hope you enjoyed taking a look at all my non-winning entries.

I've certainly enjoyed sharing them all with you.  ;)

On Monday I will begin sharing all of my winning entries with you.

Tomorrow (well acutally tonight), I'll be participating in the October Paper Trail Blog Hop, so I'll have something to share with you on the weekend.  :)

Happy creating!  :)

Supplies used (all CTMH):

Paper:  Dreamin' B&Ts; Colonial White, Bamboo, Goldrush, Chocolate, Pacifica CS

Stamp:  Art Philosophy Seasons

Inks:  Bamboo, Chocolate, Goldrush, Topiary

Embellishments:  Wooden designer buttons, Natural hemp, Mocha Opaques

Other:  Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge, My Creations Board Book, Magic & Reflections, Corner rounder, Black journal pen, 3D foam tape, Sponge

9th non-winning MIFYH contest entry

Here's another 3D item that didn't win in the Make It From Your Heart contest.

I entered this one into the "Cricut featuring Roxie paper pack" category.

Inspiration for my 3 tier cake came from this photo of a real cake, that I saved from Pintrest earlier this summer.

Each piece of B&T and cardstock was cut from the Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge, except for the strips of cardstock that I wrapped into circles for each tier, and the three leaves that I just cut by hand.

This paper cake stands 5 3/4" tall by 3 3/4" wide.

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Be sure to come back, as I have one last non-winning project to share with you tomorrow.  :)

 

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Happy creating!  :)

Supplies used (all CTMH unless otherwise noted):

Paper:  Roxie B&Ts; Colonial White CS

Embellishments:  Mocha Opaques, Black embroidery floss

Other:  Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge,  3D foam tape, Bone folder, Paper crimper (Fiskars)

8th non-winning MIFYH contest entry

Now we're on to my non-winning 3D items I made for the Make It From Your Heart contest...

Here's a back-to-school teacher gift made from a brown paper lunch bag.

I entered this project into the "November SOTM - Cherish the Day featuring Typeset Level 2 paper pack" category.

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I've seen many a lunch bag transformed into pockets, and had to make one myself.  ;)

I random stamped almost every stamp (of the larger ones) in the set, including quite a few of the numbers, onto the Juniper B&T.

Since this project didn't win, I have already attacked the chocolate bar.  No point in it going to waste, KWIM?.  I was planning on having Cole give it to his teacher, but for some reason this year he has two teachers.  So I certainly can't give this to just one of them, that wouldn't be fair.  So as far as I'm concerned, the chocolate was fair game!  lol

The ruler was a 12" wooden ruler that I found at Staples, and I had Lee cut it down for me.

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Please come back tomorrow for another non-winning 3D item!

Happy creating!  :)

Supplies used (all CTMH unless otherwise noted):

Paper:  Typeset B&Ts; Cocoa, Bamboo CS

Stamp:  Cherish the Day - Nov. SOTM

Inks:  Cocoa, Juniper

Embellishments:  Wooden designer buttons, Mocha Opaques, Dk. Chocolate striped grosgrain, Cocoa stitched grosgrain, Colonial White embroidery floss, Milepost Shapes

Other:  Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge, Ruler, Sponge, 3D foam tape, Piercing Tool Kit, Brown paper lunch bag (Safeway), #2 pencils (Staples)

7th non-winning MIFYH contest entry

I made this layout for the "Level 3 Layout featuring the Roxie paper pack" category for the Make It From Your Heart contest.

The photos on the layout are of my friend.  Funny story is that we were at a weekend scrapbooking retreat a year ago and she was throwing these photos of her (as well as some others) into the trash can.  I guess they were duplicates that she felt she didn't need.  I quickly grabbed them out of the garbage can and then scolded her... lol 

Anyways, I think I will give this layout to her... if she wants it and promises to not throw it in the trash...  Bwah-ha-ha!  :D

Starting tomorrow, I'll be sharing my non-winning 3D items.

Happy creating!  :)

Supplies used (all CTMH):

Paper:  Roxie B&Ts; Colonial White, Desert Sand, Black CS

Stamp:  Fill in the Blank

Ink:  Chocolate

Embellishments:  Rhinestone Designer brads, Pearl Opaques

Other:  Reflections -  Sidebar Photo Accent, Reflections - Front & Center Space , Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge, Sponge, Micro-tip scissors, 3D foam tape, Liquid glass

6th non-winning MIFYH contest entry

So last week I shared all of my non-winning cards that I entered into the Make It From Your Heart contest.

Now I'm moving onto Layouts...

Here's one of my layouts: this one I entered into the Elemental Level 3 Layout category.

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These pictures were taken when we took Cole to Oahu, Hawaii for Christmas in 2008.

That large sea turtle swam up onto the shore.

It's hard to tell in the photo as to how big it was, but we were surprised at it's size -- it was huge!

I did some random stamping with a few different stamp sets:  Extreme Happiness, Fun Times, Circle Around and Enjoy Life.

Tomorrow I'll have another layout to share, then I'll be on to my 3D items.

Happy creating!  :)

Supplies used (all CTMH):

Paper:  Elemental B&T; Colonial White, Cocoa, Sorbet CS

Stamps:  Extreme Happiness, Fun Times, Enjoy Life, Circle Around, Trinity Alphabet, Art Philosophy Seasons

Inks:  Cocoa, Sorbet, Bamboo

Embellishments:  Cocoa ribbon, Wooden designer buttons, Colonial White embroidery floss, Mocha Opaques, Pewter photo clip

Other:  Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge, Magic - Trap Door, 3D foam tape, Micro-tip scissors, Sponge

5th non-winning MIFYH contest entry

Okay, so we're now half-way through my non-winners, with this being #5.

I entered this 5 1/2" x 5 1/2" card into the Cricut using Elemental Level 2 paper pack category.

I.love.this.card

Everything on my card was cut using the new Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge (except for the scallop trim piece that I used our corner rounder on).

Using a transparency sheet, I cut a large doily/snowflake shape from the cartridge and layed it over top of the Chocolate cardstock piece.  Then I sponged Chocolate ink over top of it, giving it a really cool patterned look.  My fave part of the card.  ;)

It just adds so much... texture.

The rest of the card is pretty straight forward.

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I'll continue with my 6th non-winner on Monday.

That way I can either take a weekend break if needed, or possibly post some things that I've created in the mean time that have nothing to do with the MIFYH contest.  ;)

Happy creating!  :)

Supplies used (all CTMH):

Paper:  Elemental B&T; Colonial White, Kraft, Chocolate, Tulip CS

Stamp:  Welcome Home

Ink:  Chocolate

Embellishments:  Dk. Chocolate striped grosgrain, Olive twill, Wooden designer buttons, Mocha Opaques, Colonial White embroidery floss

Other:  Originals - Background Bar, Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge, Corner rounder, Piercing kit, Sponge

4th non-winning MIFYH contest entry

Today I'm sharing #4 of my non-winners from the Make It From Your Heart contest.

This 3D 6x6 Anniversary card was made for the Cards using the Dreamin' Level 2 paper pack category.

This card began with the adorable little door hanger that has the pocket out front, that I cut using the new Art Philosophy Cricut cartridge.  Then I added the flowers (from the same cartridge).  It just grew from there...

Have I ever mentioned how much I LOVE that Dk. Chocolate striped grosgrain ribbon!

I want it in so many more colors!!!  Although I'm finding that Chocolate is pretty neutral and it works with so many colors, that I guess it doesn't really matter.  ;)

Please come back tomorrow for my next non-winner! 

Happy creating!  :)

Supplies used (all CTMH):

Paper:  Dreamin' B&Ts; Colonial White, Chocolate, Bamboo, Goldrush, Honey CS

Stamps:  Art Philosophy Tags, Typeset WOTG set

Inks:  Pacifica, Chocolate

Embellishments:  Wooden Designer button, Mocha Opaque adhesive gem, Dk. Chocolate striped grosgrain, Colonial White embroidery floss

Other:  Wishes - Pieced Together, Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge, 3D foam tape, sponge



3rd non-winning MIFYH contest entry

Here's #3 of my non-winning entries I submitted to the Make It From Your Heart contest.

This one was for the October SOTM category.

I like to use non-traditional papers in less obvious ways to show how versatile they are, so I made this Christmas card with B&Ts from the Sonoma paper pack.

When you look at Sonoma, it doesn't really scream Christmas... lol

but look how pretty it is!

The snowflakes are stamped in Smokey Plum, then I restamped over them with Versamark and added a mixture of Prisma Glitter and Clear Detail embossing powder to give them a little dazzle.

Then I added purple sparkles to the center of each one.

Be sure to come back tomorrow for my next non-winner!

Happy creating!  :)

Supplies used (all CTMH):

Paper:  Sonoma B&Ts; Colonial White, Cocoa, Smokey Plum CS

Stamp:  Holiday Magic - October SOTM

Inks:  Cocoa, Olive, Smokey Plum, Black, Versamark

Embellishments:  Designer Wooden buttons, Neutral embroidery floss, Purple Sparkles, Olive twill, Antique Copper brads

Other:  Wishes - Roundabout, Prisma Glitter, Clear Detail embossing powder, Cricut Art Philosophy, Micro-tip scissors, Sanding kit, Sponge

2nd non-winning MIFYH contest entry

This is my 2nd non-winning Make It From Your Heart contest entry. 

For this card, I played with the Wonderland B&Ts, and paired them up with the Remarkable Wreath and Christmas Love stamp sets.

I took my craft knife and trimmed around the little bird above the sentiment, and tucked a piece of 3D foam tape behind it to pop it up.

Then I added my mixture of Prisma Glitter and clear embossing powder to the bird.

And I stamped the white "berries" on the wreath with White Daisy pigment ink and sprinkled over it with the same Prisma Glitter/clear embossing powder mixture, too.

I'll be back tomorrow with another non-winner!

Happy creating!  :)

Supplies used (all CTMH):

Paper:  Wonderland B&Ts; Colonial White, Crystal Blue CS

Stamps:  Remarkable Wreath, Christmas Love

Inks:  Chocolate, White Daisy pigment, Versamark

Embellishments:  Pearl Opaques adhesive gems, Dk. Chocolate striped grosgrain

Other:  Wishes, Clear Detail embossing powder, Prisma Glitter, Cutting Knife, 3D foam tape

1st non-winning MIFYH Contest entry

Well I decided to post my non-winning Make It From Your Heart Contest entries starting with my cards.  After cards, I'll post my layouts, and then lastly any 3D items.

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This was actually the 1st of my projects I created for the contest.

I think she's pretty, even though she didn't win.  haha

(on a side note, she did win at the local fall fair in August)

I covered the zebra pattern B&T and the smaller heart shape with a mixture of Prisma Glitter and clear embossing powder for a litle extra ooh-la-la.  ;)

I'll have another non-winning card to share with you tomorrow.

Happy creating!  :)

Supplies (all CTMH):

Paper:  Roxie B&Ts; Black, Desert Sand, Colonial White CS

Stamp:  Mad About You - Dec. SOTM

Inks:  Black, Chocolate, Versamark

Embellishments:  Black stitched grosgrain, Clear Sparkles, Bitty Sparkles, Heirloom Assortment, Milepost Shapes, DE Hearts

Other:  Clear Detail embossing powder, Prisma Glitter, Sponge, Micro-tip Scissors

My non-winning entry #3...

Well this is the last of my non-winning entries.  I really like this card. 

Santa has been flocked where his fluffy white trim and facial hair is. 

The rest of him was paper-pieced, except for his face which

I used a waterbush with ink and his boots I used watercolor pencils on. 

Happy creating!  :)

Supplies used (all CTMH):

Paper:  Mistletoe B&Ts; Colonial White, Black, Garden Green, Honey CS

Stamp:  Share The Magic

Inks:  StazOn Black, VersaMark, Black, Cranberry, Bamboo, Baby Pink, Parchment; Black marker

Embellishments:  Mistletoe Accents Poinsettia flower, 3/8" Gold satin ribbon from Creative Basics Mistletoe Collection

Other items:  Wishes - Circle Collection, Clear Detail embossing powder, Fun flock, Watercolor pencils, Waterbrush, Glue pen, Bone folder, Micro-tip scissors, Craft Heater, Large Coluzzle circle cutter

My non-winning entry #2...

Here's another non-winning card I submitted for the Make It From Your Heart Contest. 

I had previously submitted this card in our local Fall Fair and it took 1st place there.  ;)

I have one more non-winner to share with you, but I'll save it for another day.

Happy creating!  :)

Supplies used (all CTMH):

Paper:  Olivia B&T; Sky, Chocolate, Colonial White CS

Stamps:  A Little Thanks, Botanical Borders, Smiles

Inks:  Sky, Chocolate, Pear, VersaMark

Embellishment:  Pear woven ribbon

Other items:  Corner rounder, Clear Detail embossing powder, Micro-tip scissors, Craft Heater, 3D foam tape

My non-winning entry #1 for the Make It From Your Heart contest

I received a call from CTMH Corp. office yesterday telling me that I won for 2 of my entries for the Make It From Your Heart Contest for Consultants before each new Idea Book release.  Yay!

So now I can show you my non-winning entries.  Instead of showing them all 3 of them in one shot, I'll post them one at a time over the next little while. 

My 2 winning entries will have to wait until October for me to be able to share them with you here.

This one is a 3 1/2" x 8" double tag card, with one of the tags designed to hold a gift card.  You can easily attach a gift card with a glue dot.

So come back soon, as I'll be posting my second non-winning entry...

Happy creating!  :)

Supplies used (all CTMH):

Paper:  Magnifique B&Ts; Colonial White, Chocolate, Pacifica, Lagoon, Sky CS

Stamps:  The Present, Classmate Alphabet

Inks:  Versamark, Chocolate, Pacifica, Lagoon, Sky

Embellishments:  Chocolate polka dot organdy, Colonial White round edge anchors, Chocolate brads

Punches:  1 1/4" cirlce punch, Corner rounder

Other items:  Clear Detail embossing powder, Craft Heater, Circle Coluzzle (retired), Sponge, 3D foam tape