CLOSE TO MY HEART BLOG HOP

Hi guys! I'm so glad you could join us today for our Close To My Heart Blog Hop! There are 10 stops in today's hop, so grab your favorite beverage, sit back and relax, and get ready for some fun, inspiration, and the chance to win some blog candy too! 

Here's what I made for today's blog hop using CTMH Universal Background Stamps #D1477...I love them!!

 What's a blog hop without some blog candy! 

If you’re a follower of Cardz TV, to win 2 sets of Cardz TV Stamps,  just leave me a comment! I'll use random.org to pick a winner, and I'll announce the WINNER on Tuesday, April 16th! 

Below is a list of all the stops in today's Close to my Heart Blog Hop. If you get lost, just come back here to check the list and find your way again!

1. Janis - Pause Dream Enjoy
2. Lucy - Love 2 Create
3. Mary - Cardz TV
4. Shawnee - Blessed on the Bright Side
5. Nana - My Crafting Channel
6. Rachelle - Creations by Rachelle
7. Tara - Craftin Desert Divas
8. Elaine - Expressions By Elaine
9. Tracy - Tracy's Cricut Corner
10. Kathy - Kathy's Corner

Thank you for hopping with us today!

Hugs,

 

"YOU'RE THE MAN" MASCULINE CARD MINI SERIES

Hello my crafty friends! For today's masculine card, I've used Bump in the Night, and Cardz TV Stamps "You're the Man" and "It's All About You". The guys in my family love to get a silly, fun card, so they should love this one! 

I used papers from Echo Park and an Action Wobble, and found them both at The Royal Castle Shoppe Facebook Group. Theresa, The Scrapbooking Queen has some wonderful paper pads, embellishments, adhesives, etc in her Royal Shoppe! It's a private group, by invitation, but Theresa said I could share the link with you. When you click on the link below, asked to be added to the group, and start shopping! Make sure you tell Theresa that Mary sent you!

Thanks for stopping by today!

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CRAFTY CARDZ/CRICUT CARDZ CHALLENGE

Hi guys! Thanks for playing along with our VERY LAST Crafty Cardz Challenge! We loved reading all your fabulous, favorite quotes!  Sadly, I have a quote right now for this very sad occasion, "All good things must come to an end" , and I've decided the time has come to end CCC. Crafty Cardz Challenge started out as Cricut Cardz Challenge in October of 2009. We've had 128 challenges, and some of the most fantastic, talented designers on our teams over the past 4 years. I want to thank all of them for all the time, and incredible talent they shared with Cricut Cardz/Crafty Cardz Challenge, and for all the inspiration they provided for you, with every challenge. You'll still be seeing several of your favorite designers, as I'm happy to tell you, many of them have joined the Cardz TV Challenge Design Team. I also want to thank all of you, our loyal challenge players. You've been wonderful, and always inspired all of us, as well. 

The WINNER of Crafty Cardz Challenge #128, picked by random.org is 

 Cheryl from chercicidesigns.blogspot.com

  

Congratulations Cheryl! You've won a set of  Cardz TV Stamps! Just send your address to cardztv@gmail.com, and I'll get them right out to you! 

Thanks so much everyone, for playing Cricut Cardz/Crafty Cardz Challenge!

I'll see you later tonight with card #3 in the masculine card mini series, and we'll see you for another Cardz TV Challenge on April 19th!

Hugs & Blessings,

"FISHIN' YOU A HAPPY BIRTHDAY" MASCULINE CARD MINI SERIES

Hello my crafty friends! I decided to use my new Silhouette Cameo for card #2 in the masculine card mini series. I also used Cardz TV Stamps, "It's a Guy Thing". Hope you like it!

Thanks for watching!

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"BORN TO RIDE" MASCULINE CARD MINI SERIES

Hi guys! Today we're starting a mini series of masculine cards. They're often hard to make, so I hope this series will help us to build up our stash of cards for the guys! I used Cricut Father's Day, and a new, just released Cardz TV Stamps set, "You're the Man". Hope you like this first card in the masculine card mini series! 

Thanks for stopping by...have a blessed day!

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"MIX IT UP!" CARDZ TV CHALLENGE #27

Welcome to Cardz TV Stamps Design Team Challenge #27! We're so happy to have you back this week for a brand new, fun challenge! I can't wait to show you what the super talented ladies on the Cardz TV Stamps Design Team have created for your inspiration! But first, let's see who won challenge #26.

I used random.org to pick a winner, and the winner is

D-designsbydragonfly.blogspot.com 

Congratulations D! Please send your address to Mary at cardztv@gmail.com and I'll get your stamps right out to you! Thanks so much for joining us in our last challenge!

Cardz TV Stamps DT Challenge #27 

“Mix It Up!" 

Make a card, layout or craft project mixing 3 patterned papers! 

You have until noon EST, Thursday, April 18th, to post your name and a link to your cards using Inlinkz. Many of you have asked, and no, you don't have to use Cardz TV Stamps to enter! 

The challenge winner, picked by random.org, will receive a set of Cardz TV Stamps!

The awesome Cardz TV Stamps Design Team has outdone themselves on this challenge, and given us some fantastic inspiration! Be sure to go by each of their blogs, become a follower, and leave them some comment love! 

Hope you all have fun with this challenge! Good luck everyone...we can't wait to see what you create!

KAREN - "HEART TO HEART"

CATHY - "SIMPLY SAID" & "JUST A LITTLE ENCOURAGEMENT"

JANIS - "FARMYARD FUNNIES"

AMANDA - "ENCOURAGING THOUGHTS"

JENNIFER - "EASTER PUNNIES"

JERI - "MORE ENCOURAGING THOUGHTS"

CANDICE - "HEART TO HEART"

DANA - "MAKE A WISH"

LYNN - "SIMPLY SAID"

DeNETRA - "SIMPLY SAID"

ELAINE - "THINK SPRING"

GLORIA - "SNOW DAY"

SARAH - "JUST A LITTLE ENCOURAGEMENT"

JO - "MORE ENCOURAGING THOUGHTS"

SHAWNEE - "GOOD TIMES"

JULIE - "HAPPY DAYS"

MELISSA - "THANKFUL FOR YOU"

RACHELLE - "JUST A LITTLE ENCOURAGEMENT"

SHARON - "TOADALLY AWESOME"

MICHELLE - "SCHOOL DAYS"

SUSAN - "THINK SPRING"

LAURA - "HEARTFELT THANKS"

KRISTIN - "SIMPLY SAID"

NICOLE - "FOR THE BIRDS"

GINGER

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"IN HONOR OF YOUR BIRTHDAY..."

Hi Guys! In today's video, I'm making a card for my middle granddaughter who has a birthday this week. I used Sweet Shoppe, Elegant Edges, and Cardz TV Stamps "Foodie Punnies". It's a super quick card, and I think it turned out pretty cute! Hope you like it!

Thanks for watching!

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SATURDAY SNEAK PEEK! "FOODIE PUNNIES"

Hi guys! I have a new Cardz TV Stamps set to show you today called "Foodie Punnies"! I used Cricut From My Kitchen, Cardz TV Stamps "Happy Days", as well as "Foodie Punnies" to make today's card...I had so much fun!! Hope you like it! 

Have a fun Saturday!

Hugs,

"HEY CHICKIE!" MY FIRST CAMEO CARD

Hi guys! Here's my first card using the Silhouette Cameo! I'm a newbie, and learning what the Cameo can do. For those of you who have asked, YES!! I'll still be using my Cricut!! I still love my Cricut and all my carts, and will continue to use them often! Thanks for watching!



To order "Snookie" the chick  from Digital Delights by Louby Lou, click this link

Snuffles and Snookie Easter Set

For great video tutorials on using the Silhouette Cameo, check out these links

Under a Cherry Tree

2 Tiny Treasures

and there are many others on YouTube!

To order the CTMH chicken wire, and 2 other distressed stamps, click these links

Melanie

Judy

Lucy

Have a fun Friday!

Hugs,

MY NEW TOY!!

Hi guys! Just had to show you what I got from the UPS man! Thanks for watching!

Have a fun Thursday!

Hugs,

"DON'T QUOTE ME!" CRAFTY CARDZ CHALLENGE #128

Hi guys! Thanks for playing along with our last Crafty Cardz Challenge #127! You all created some really fun St. Patrick's Day cards, and we loved all of them! The WINNER of Crafty Cardz Challenge #127, picked by random.org is 

 Michelle from justanutterpapercrafter.blogspot.com

  

Congratulations Michelle! You've won a set of  Cardz TV Stamps! Just send your address to cardztv@gmail.com, and I'll get them right out to you! Thanks so much for playing Crafty Cardz Challenge!

Challenge#128: "Don't Quote Me!"
Make a card using your favorite quote!  

Post your name and a link to your card below by noon EST, Tuesday, April 9th. We'll use random.org to pick a winner for a set of Cardz TV Stamps! We can't wait to see your cards for this challenge!

Our amazing Crafty Cardz Challenge Designer's have given us some awesome inspiration for this challenge! Be sure to go by their blogs to get the recipe for their wonderful cards, become a  follower, and leave them some comment love!

DEANNA

JERI

JANIS

CANDICE

KRISTIN

BARBARA

SHELLY

MICHELLE

LEZLYE

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