Blog Candy Alert!

Bea at Beacarona's Kort has two stamps up for grabs! Help her reach her goal of 50 followers! Ends February 10th!

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~Hugs, JennRo~

Blog Candy Alert!

Mandy over at A Sprinkling of Glitter has some wonderful candy for you that will be up for grabs until February 28th! Check it out!




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~Hugs, JennRo~

Dinosaur Birthday Card!

Hello bloggers! I am still very sick but I wanted to get this card uploaded for a few challenges. I hope you don't catch my yucky germs! ;) This dino birthday card is based off the following sketch from The Pixie Cottage. This cute dino birthday image is from the great Dustin Pike and I stamped the Happy Birthday sentiment. The color scheme is from another challenge over at Sentimental Sundays. We were to use Olive and Hunter greens, Poppy and Summer Sun. The papers are Creative Memories and the stars were given to me from my good friend Jenny in the UK. I cut the circles at 1 inch using my Cricut and the George and Basic Shapes cart. I doodled around and used Glossy Accents on the Dino's balloons and party hat. For finishing touches I added bling to the center of each star and used Diamond stickles on the pom pom.

--This project is entered in the following challenges--

Sentimental Sundays - Color Challenge

Pixie Cottage - Sketch #54

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~Hugs, JennRo~

Blog Hop Alert!

A great group of ladies are having a Thank You Blog Hop! Check it out but hurry it ends today and there are LOTS of great giveaways to be had!
To start head over to Raven's blog!

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~Hugs, JennRo~

Happy Saturday everyone! Hope all is well in your part of cyber world! I am so very sick with bronchitis and a touch of the flu! :( I'm trying to hang in there but I wanted to show you something because I was too excited not to! Sarah over at Crafting with Sarah just made my day! She sent me a blog award! My very FIRST blog award!!! I'm soo excited!! Thank you Sarah!! If you haven't already, stop over to her blog and see her amazing work! So without further ado...here it is!

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~Hugs, JennRo~

Koala Birthday Card!

I'd like to share a cute birthday card I made for my sister who LOVES Koala Bears. I used the Create A Critter cartridge and my Cricut machine to create this cute little lovey. I cut the Koala using the shadow feature twice. Adhered them together and then cut the layers (light gray and dark gray). I used pop dots to add dimension between layers. I cut the heart balloon from the same cartridge and used a rub on to add the sentiment. Finishing touches include the pink rhinestones on the heart balloon and the purple bow in the Koala's ear. SO easy and SO cute!

--This project is entered in the following challenges--
Cooking with Cricut - Birthday

Cricut Chaos Challenges - Create-A-Critter Cartridge

Fuzzy Wuzzy Challenge - Anything Goes

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~Hugs, JennRo~

Blog Candy Alert!

So Amy over at Scrapping Mommy is organizing her scrapbooking room and giving away LOTS of candy everyday this week! The good news is she won't be drawing the winners until January 31st! So hurry over there and sign up to win all the candy she has to giveaway!
Thanks for looking and please leave a comment so I know you were here!
~Hugs, JennRo~

Another Blog Candy Alert!

Floral Fantasies has an awesome candy that will be split for two lovely winners! Check that out at their blog! Runs until February 24th!
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~Hugs, JennRo~

More Blog Candy Alerts!

Barbara and Peggy have come together to giveaway some awesome candy HERE! Hurry, it ends January 31st!

Loz has some candy up for grabs until January 30th! Check that out HERE!


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~Hugs, JennRo~

Blog Candy Alerts!

Anne has some awesome candy HERE! The draw will be on February 17th! Eve has some wonderful candy over at her blog. Hurry, it's over on February 17th!








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~Hugs, JennRo~

Snowman Shaped Card!

Here is a card I created for the Cricut Cardz Challenge Blog whose challenge this week was to create something using a snowman from any Cricut cartridge. I chose to use Doodlecharms because I love this snowman cut! The card is 5.5 inches high. I first cut the snowman (using the blackout feature) twice on black cardstock to create the card base. Then I cut just the snowman body using Glimmer White paper. Unfortunately, you can't see it in the picture but the paper glimmers in the light. I used an old shoelace cut in half as his scarf and frayed the tips. The inside has a stamped "Happy Holidays" sentiment in Moonlight white ink. Just another reminder to check out my BLOG CANDY post and I have several posts regarding blog hops and candy alerts! I'd love to have you as a follower!

--This project is entered in the following challenges--
Cricut Cardz Challenge - Snowman

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~Hugs, JennRo~

Happy Valentine's Day Card!

Well today's the day for Digital Tuesday Challenge! I haven't played along with them in a few weeks so it feels good to get back into the swing of things! The challenge this week is the following sketch: Here's my take on the sketch! The image is from Dustin Pike (who else?! lol) and I colored it using pencils. I used textured purple paper for the background and then various shades of pink. The purple polka dotted ribbon and rhinestones are from my stash and the "Happy Valentine's Day" stamp was something I picked up in M's $ bin! I cut the hearts out on my Cricut using George and Basic Shapes (my neglected cartridge!) and cut them twice; once using the shadow feature and white paper and once using the regular cut and pick paper. I layered them and used Cotton Candy stickles to outline them. I also used Cotton Candy stickles on the image (heart, belly and toes!)

Don't forget to check out my BLOG CANDY and check further down for various blog hops and candy alerts!

--This project is entered in the following challenges--
Digital Tuesday - Sketch #95

Kaboodle Doodles - Bling it Up!

Fantabulous Cricut Challenge - Neglected Cartridge
Really Reasonable Ribbon - Heart Theme & Ribbon
SEI Challenge - Love
Fuzzy Wuzzy Challenge - Anything Goes

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~Hugs, JennRo~

Thank You Snow Much Card!

Howdy everyone! Hope once again everyone is nice and warm! I'm well over 5,000 hits now and almost at 50 followers! I can't believe it! Please pass on the CANDY word if you haven't already and don't forget to comment! I've decided to keep the actual candy a surprise for the lucky winner! Hurry, February 14th will be here before we know it!

OK, on to today's creation! There is a sketch over at PaperTake Weekly Challenge this week.

Here's the sketch:

Here's my take on the sketch! The image is from the very talented Dustin Pike and was colored using pencils. Then I used Glossy Accents on his top hat and stickles on the hearts and around his snow parts! I faux stitched around the white circle and matted the image on brick red cardstock. The sentiment is a rubba' stamp and says "Thank you snow much!". I used the Swiss Dots Cuttlebug folder on the light blue paper. I used a fine weight white twine on the white buttons.

Hope you like it! Check out the rest of my blog for various blog hops and candy alerts!

--This project is entered in the following challenges--
PaperTake Weekly Challenge - Sketch #52

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~Hugs, JennRo~

Blog Hop Alert!

Debbie @ Creativity Heals is hosting a Birthday Blog Hop to celebrate her birthday! How fun is that?! There is lots of candy to be won all along the hop! Check it out but hurry because it ends this Friday! Happy Birthday Debbie! This picture was taken from Debbie's blog and is a project she completed. Awesome, huh?!

Don't forget about my BLOG CANDY GIVEAWAY going on until Feb. 14th!

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~Hugs, JennRo~

Candy Alert!

There is a mountain of KraftKrap up for grabs over at the Meyer Imports blog! Now through February 6th! All you have to do is comment on the post! Check their blog out HERE!
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~Hugs, JennRo~

Candy Alert!

There is some VERY yummy candy up for grabs over at Really Reasonable Ribbon's challenge blog! Click the picture to go to their blog!

While you're there maybe you'd like to take part in they're current challenge which is heart themed! Hurry, the candy is only open until January 26th! Don't forget about my candy ending February 14th! Scroll down or see the sidebar for details!

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~Hugs, JennRo~

There's No Place Like Home Card!

Hello everyone and happy Saturday to ya! I hope everyone is staying warm! I created this 5x5 card to follow along with a few challenges. The first was this sketch by Pixie Cottage. The second was Polka Doodles, whose theme was "There's no place like home". And lastly, the third challenge was over at PaperPlay and was "Back to black". I used a new (to me!) technique where I colored the image with watercolor pencils and then actually brushed water over the colors to make it look like I painted it with watercolors. It came out pretty neat I think. The image is from PollyCraft.

Let's not forget I have BLOG CANDY going on HERE!

--This project is entered in the following challenges--
Pixie Cottage Challenge - Sketch #53

Polka Doodles - There's No Place Like Home

PaperPlay - Back to Black

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~Hugs, JennRo~

Blog Hop Alert!

There is an awesome blog hop going on over at SpantastiKreations! The blog hop is called Scrappin' Roots Blog Hop and is all about scrapbook layouts and getting back to those scrappin' roots! Lots of great inspiration and yummy goodies along the way! Check it out HERE!

I have blog candy going on too! Check it out HERE!

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~Hugs, JennRo~

CANDY and FREEBIE ALERTS!!

The "Everything Glitter" Blog is giving away a set of German Glitter Crystals! Visit the blog and leave a comment to be entered to win! Don't forget I have blog candy up for grabs too! Check it out HERE!

Also there is a great site for getting FREE digital images! Check that out HERE!


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~Hugs, JennRo~

Christmas Wishes Card!

Yes, it's a Christmas post in January and no I'm not late but rather I'm starting EARLY!! Did you know there is a GREAT Christmas Challenge Blog?! Well I'm sure there is more than one but I happen to be a fan of the ABC Christmas Challenge Blog! If you participate every two weeks you're guaranteed to have at least 24 Christmas cards finished by December 25th! My goal is to participate in every challenge so let's get creating with Christmas!

So this week's ABC Challenge was "B for Black and white" plus a Dustin Pike image (since he's sponsoring the challenge!!!). Well you all know how much I love my Dustin Pike images so I pulled this one from the archives and hand colored it with pencils. I matted it on black and printed off the sentiment using the Microsoft Word program. (You might say I made my own digi! lol) I used a black background and layered the two colors for contrast. I used a MS corner punch on the white corners to make them fancy and used black ribbon across the center. I added Glossy Accents to Dudley's yellow parts and Diamond Dust stickles to Santa's "furry" parts! I also rounded the foundation corners for a finishing touch. The challenge over at PaperPlay this week was to get "back to black" by using black for the foundation. Fancy that, I've done that with this card! :) Don't forget I have BLOG CANDY HERE!!!

--This project is entered in the following challenges--
ABC Christmas Challenge - B is for Black and White
PaperPlay - Back to Black


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~Hugs, JennRo~

Let it Snow Card!

Have I told you recently that I LOVE Dustin Pike's images?! Here is Dudley the dragon making a snow friend! So cute! I colored the image in with colored pencils and matted it on black for definition. I used Creative Memories PP for the background and stamped the "Let it Snow" sentiment which I then embossed with my new heating tool! I added lace, ribbon and snowflakes to finish it off! Don't forget I have BLOG CANDY HERE!!!

--This project is entered in the following challenges--
Doodle Dragon Studios - Baby, it's Cold Outside
Sentimental Sunday - Winter w/ Sentiment


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~Hugs, JennRo~

Cupcake Shaped Birthday Card!

Happy Thursday everyone! Hope all are well and keeping warm. We're expecting another snow storm overnight tonight. Fun is! In the meantime, I have a few creations for you. The first is a cupcake shaped birthday card I made using my Cricut and the Doodlecharms cartridge. I love making shaped cards!! I think they come out so cute! This one was cut at 5 inches. I first cut the shadow of the cupcake twice to make the card base then used the manual to cut the other layers. I used this fab pre-glittered (sugary glitter!!) cardstock for the frosting and candle. Needless to say, I had glitter EVERYWHERE! lol I stamped "Happy Birthday" on the "wrapper" after everything was assembled for a finishing touch. Doesn't it look so yummy??! The challenge this week over at the Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Blog was "Sweet Shop"; in other words, create some sort of sweet and as always a cricut cut must be present on the project. I think this cupcake shaped birthday card fits the bill perfectly! Don't forget I have BLOG CANDY going HERE!

--This project is entered in the following challenges--
Fantabulous Cricut Challenge - Sweet Shop
PaperPlay - Back to Black
Cooking with Cricut - Birthday

Paper Playtime - Birthday Related

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~Hugs, JennRo~

WAHOOO AND CANDY!!!!

I just realized I have over 5,000 hits to my blog!! Never ever, did I think this would have happened. I started this blog as a way to participate in many of the wonderful challenge blogs out there in cyber-land and never expected to have a following. Many thanks to all who have made this possible! I have a little CANDY, yup that's right I said CANDY to celebrate!! Will upload a pic soon! Until then please do the following in order to be eligible to win!

1. Place this picture (to promote Fibromyalgia awareness) in your blog or sidebar!


2. Please become a follower, if you're not already!
3. Leave a comment on this post!

That's it! Easy Peasy! I'll draw a random winner on February 14th! Please pass on the word and if I get over 50 followers I'll add to the loot! Thanks again for all your support and kind words! I love to hear from you all!

UPDATE!! READ THIS POST!!

~Hugs, JennRo~

Cuddly Fairy Card!

My favorite thing in the world (other than my friends and family) is Teddy Bears! I LOVE them and have collected them in some form since I was very small. Most of my collection is from the Cherished Teddies collection by Enesco. So whenever I see a stamp or digi with a teddy bear in it I can't resist it! This image is from Dustin Pike. The challenge over at Totally Gorjuss this week was to create something "cuddly". What's better for cuddles than a teddy?? So here's my entry. I used varying pink papers and lime green to set off all the pink. I handcolored the image with pencils and added some doodles and bling to finish it off.

--This project is entered in the following challenges--
Totally Gorjuss - Cuddly

DYSU - Think Pink

Wacky Wednesday - Pink and Green

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~Hugs, JennRo~

"Happy" RWB Card!

Happy Martin Luther King Day everyone! I hope you all are staying warm! We got close to 30 inches of snow this past week and are fixing to have another storm tomorrow! BRR! Today I have a cute creation I made to participate in Polka Doodles' challenge this week. The challenge was to follow the sketch below and use only Red, White and Blue. I used a digi cupcake from The Cutting Cafe and cut "Happy" using my Cricut and the Alphalicious cart at 1.5 inches. The blue oval is a fibrous paper, which I've never worked with before. I made the cupcake "wobble" by putting a small, handmade spring on the back. See video for actual movement! I added the red satin ribbon and a white button with a fine white twine bow. I also doodled and faux stitched around the oval and outer edge. How do you think it came out? I think I followed the sketch to the letter. This would be perfect for a RWB lover or a July birthday!


--This project is entered in the following challenges--
Polka Doodles - RWB, Sketch
Fantabulous Cricut Challenge - Sweet Shop

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~Hugs, JennRo~

Christmas Thank You Card!

I created this cute 4x6 card using Dustin Pike's snowfriends image. I've used this image a few times already this winter but it's just so darn cute! The three background papers are glittery but you can't see that in the picture. :( I hand colored the image using pencils and then stickled around my snowman and on the hats of the penguin and teddy. This card was based off a sketch from Polka Doodles this week (see pic below).
How'd I do on my interpretation of the sketch? I am SO excited as I'm headed up to New Hampshire tomorrow for a 4 day scrapbooking retreat at the beautiful Pilgrim Pines camp resort with some FAB ladies!! I don't know how much scrapping I'll actually get done since we're all so social but it'll be a great time anyway! I hope everyone has a great weekend and is having a great New Year!

--This project is entered in the following challenges--
Polka Doodles - Sketch and hand colored image

Kaboodle Doodles - Anything Goes

PaperTake Weekly - Anything Goes

ABC Christmas Challenge - A for Anything Goes

Lots To Do - New Beginnings (new paper and new sketch)

All Sorts Challenge - Thank You

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~Hugs, JennRo~