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Sunday, January 31, 2021

She Will Steal Your Heart!


I had great fun with this Valentine card for a 4-H'r who shows pigs!  I used Lulu and Lonny Bundle of Love Bundle from Conie Fong as my focal image.  I combined Lulu with the bucket of hearts digi; both are from the bundle as well as the sentiment and two other stamps I will feature in February!

Be sure to visit the the Conie Fong FB Page for challenges and free images:  Conie Fong FaceBook Challenge.
       
Material List:
Copic Markers
Papers: Polkadoodles Pastel Wood
Adhesives:  Fabri Tac, ATG Tape Runner
CTMH Ribbon (retired) Current ribbons available HERE
I'm sending my card off to the following challenges:
Aud Sentiments: Sending Love + a Sentiment
Cardz 4 Galz: Card for a Gal inspired by Beatle's Song (All You Need is Love) Valentine for a little friend of mine who shows pigs in 4-H!
Krafty Chicks: Any Occasion
Outlawz Festive Friday:  Valentines and other themes
We Love Chocolate Baroque:  For a Lady or Girl

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Friday, January 29, 2021

Point of View

  Our new challenge over at Cut It Up is Point of View ~ Use something representing viewing scenes or capturing views! Camera, binoculars, glasses, microscope, telescope, magnifying glass, film, photo, etc.  

I have chosen to make a scrapbook layout using the Viewfinder reels as my representation of viewing scenes.  I don't have my photo yet, but I plan to use a photo of my 5 yr old grandgirl playing with an old View-master at Nana's house;  this is one of her favorite toys here!

The Viewfinder reels coming out of the envelope are held in place with magnets and not glued in.  That way, notes can be written on the back or more pictures can be adhered!   

The View-finder Reels are from The Cutting Cafe and include so much more than I have used here!  You can use this wonderful set to create cards, invitations, embellishments, etc.  There are printed labels, a shaped card base, and ideas for layering this fun set!    

Come share your ideas with us featuring "your view" and don't forget the die cut(s)!!  

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Material List:  
View-master Reels and Envelope from View Finder Reel FunThe Cutting Cafe
Floral and Turquoise Pattern Paper:  Polkadoodles
Orange Pattern Paper CTMH (retired)
Blue/Turquoise Triangle paper is recycled from an old card
Green Base page is from DCWV Latte Solid Paper Stack (Retired)
Orange ribbon, white ribbon, button, and gem from stash
Sequins from CTMH (retired)
Moments stamp from stash inked with CTMH Ink
Sentiment black cardstock and Turquoise vinyl from stash
Magnets and washers
Cricut Maker
Cricut Access: Sentiment Font Cuttin' Up Cartoon 
and 
Recycled plastic circle embellishment from 3-D Printing discard bin in Kelly's office!  ;)
 
When you visit the Cut It Up blog, have fun viewing the DT projects and check out the rules and prize info.  Then be sure to share your project with us ~ don't forget the die cut to have a chance to win a prize from our amazing sponsors.

This project is off to the following challenges: 

Die Cut Divas:  Frame It (view master reel has frames! :) Each reel is a frame as well as the obvious photo frame)
TTCRD:  AG
Creative Knockouts:  Die Cuts & Punches

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Friday, January 22, 2021

This Birthday's in the Bag!


Today I have the fun of sharing over at Copic For Alle!  This fun challenge is monthly and held on their FaceBook Page Copic For Alle.  The color of the month is Blue Green!  I have used a combination of BG49, BG57 BG53, BG01 and BG000 for my Blue Green color in the balloons and her little dress.  Come join in the coloring fun and share your favorite blue/green combo!  Be sure to put your coloring in the proper folder; see information about challenge HERE

Material List:

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Digi image and Semtiment: Bunny Hearts Girl from Conie Fong
Copic Markers
Adhesives:  Fabri Tac, ATG Tape Runner
CTMH Paper (retired) However you can find beautiful CTMH papers HERE
Cricut Access for Tag Cut Cartridge:  Wedding
Gems from Stash
CTMH Twine

BAG
Digital paper pattern from Polkadoodles
Pink and white papers from CTMH
Hearts Embossing Folder from M-Bossabilities
Ribbon CTMH (retired)
Lace from Stash
Tulle for handles from stash
Bag Cut from SVG Cuts:  Happy Holidays SVG Kit 
Cricut Standard Mat
Cricut Blade
Cricut Access for cuts: Bow from Lia's Summer Paper Bows
Connected Heart Border from CTMH Artbooking
Cricut Maker

I'm sending this bag off to the following challenges:
Aud Sentiments:  AG with a sentiment
2 Crafty Critter Crazies:  AG with a Critter
Daisy Chain:  Happy Birthday
Pearly Sparkles:  Something Beginning with "p" ~ Pink, Polkadoodles Paper 
Little Red Wagon:  Die-ing To Get Crafty
TTCRD:  AG
Crafty Calendar:  Make it Cute

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Monday, January 18, 2021

Goals...

As we continue down a Path of Positivity,  I'm ready to set some goals for a positive year!  

 
Look for the Positive is our first optional theme.
In my first blogpost of the month, I shared some ideas on how we might make this a positive year.  In that post I mentioned setting some new goals, well here is one of my goals!  No, it's not to get a really cool car!  hahaha

I want to get out of my comfort zone and build up confidence in a few areas of my life.  As far as crafting goes, my goal is to create some pieces that I would normally not attempt!  This incredible digi from SheepSki Designs has been in my stash for awhile and I've never had the confidence/courage to attempt it.  So, I broke out the Copics and went to work.  Maybe this will lead to more confidence in other areas of my life as well, and this new found confidence will empower a more positive attitude!

There are many ways to make this a super year and we'd love to hear your ideas at Path of Positivity!  Come share theme with us!  

Remember, you may share any sort of artistic medium over at PoP:  writing, cards, journals, scrapbooking, painting, sewing, baking, needle crafts, etc as long as it is Positive!  The theme is always optional.  

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This digi, Bryan's Baby from SheepSki Designs
Copic Markers
Gel pens
Adhesives 
Embossing powders and ink
Metal brad
Mocha gem
Background Paper Steampunk digital from Digital Delights (retired)
Banner cut from CTMH Artiste
Cricut Standard Mat
 Sharing with these challenges:  
Fairy and the Unicorn:  AG Fantasy
CCEE Stampers:  Life Changes (See paragraphs 2 & 3 above)
Craft Rocket Challenges:  For the boys/men
TTCRD:  AG
Colour Crazy:  AG hand coloured
Paper Funday:  AG optional Twist:  Use color Blue
SheepSki:  Anything You Want
CD Sunday Plus:  AG using a CD, USB, or Digital image
2 Sisters on the Blog:  Vintage Card
Papercraft Challenges:  Heat or Dry Embossing*

Be sure to come on 
over to 
and see 
what the team 
thinks about Peace!  
You can also find 
more information 
about entering 
the challenge!  

Thanks to our 
wonderful sponsors this month:



and

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Friday, January 15, 2021

Back in Time


 Our new challenge over at Cut It Up is to Go Back in Time ~ It may be a new year, but we want you to take us to a decade before the year 2000!  You can transport us to your decade via a theme, icon, phrase, image, or stash item.  Be sure to tell us the decade!

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I've chosen to go back to the 1950's/1960's with this card!  The polka dots, yellow dress color, and Shirley Temple doll look scream out the 50's!  The bouffant hair and headband take us into 1960's fashion.  As for the background paper and large daisy flower, they are reminiscent of the 1960's.

Now, what you might not know is the American originated word 'nifty' is possibly short for magnificent and has been around since the mid-19th century (1860's).  

Now, the little 'jacks' are here representing the game that was very popular in the in 1950's/60's, although this game's origins go waaaay back!  ;)  I'll let you do the research on that one!

Ok, enough history today!  Come share your ideas with us featuring a former decade and don't forget the die cut!!  

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Material List:  
Pattern Paper:  Polkadoodles
CTMH papers on flower die (retired)
Copic Markers
Cricut Maker
Cricut Access:  Flower Cut ~  Nifty Fifties
Sentiment:  Cricut Access Nifty Fifties

When you visit the Cut It Up blog, have fun viewing the DT projects and check out the rules and prize info.  Then be sure to share your project with us ~ don't forget the die cut to have a chance to win a prize from our amazing sponsors.

This project is off to the following challenges: 
Die Cut Divas:  Frame It
Shopping our Stash:  My New item is the digi!  I hadn't colored her and just recently discovered this digi artist!  Everything else is from my Stash!
Simon Says:  Layer it Up!
Sisterhood of Crafters:  Die Cuts and /or Embossing Folders
Watercooler Wednesday:  All About Occasions


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Monday, January 11, 2021

Copic for Alle BG colors!


Today I have the fun of sharing over at Copic For Alle!  This fun challenge is monthly and held on their FaceBook Page Copic For Alle.  The color of the month is Blue Green!  I have used a combination of BG09, B05, BG05 and B00 for my Blue Green color.  Come join in the coloring fun and share your favorite blue/green combo!  Be sure to put your coloring in the proper folder; see information about challenge HERE

Material List:

Copic Markers
Embossing Folder
Adhesives:  Fabri Tac, ATG Tape Runner
CTMH Paper (retired) However you can find beautiful CTMH papers HERE
Digital paper pattern from Polkadoodles
Versa Mark Embossing Ink and Embossing Powder on Sentiment
Bo Bunny Double Dot Gems
Cricut Standard Mat
Cricut Blade
Cricut Access for cuts:  CTMH Artfully Sent for Bloom Sentiment; Trio of small flowers from Wild Card; Large Flower from Cupcake Wrappers; Image flattened onto an oval from "Shapes" 
Cricut Maker

I'm sending my card off to the following challenges:
Krafty Chicks: Stamp Act
Colour Crazy:  AG hand Colored
Clever Dexter:  Kindness (Bloom in who you are and celebrating that in yourself and others would be a wonderful way to promote kindness!)
Dragonfly Dreams:  Pearls and /or Gems

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Monday, January 4, 2021

Planning Ahead!


 Happy New Year!

Yep, it's finally 2021!  This is a new year that has been long awaited by many!  At Path of Positivity we're ready to have a great year and we are Looking for the Positive! ...and that's our Optional Theme for January!   

Remember, you may share any sort of artistic medium over at PoP:  writing, cards, journals, scrapbooking, painting, sewing, baking, needle crafts, etc as long as it is Positive!  The theme is always optional.  

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Speaking of PoP..... 
Look for the Positive is our first optional theme.
How do we make this a positive year?  Well, here are some ideas you might enjoy trying:

Make some fun goals and put them in a journal
Create some motivational posters/wall hangings
Design a calendar with ideas for the year
Send some funny or encouraging cards to friends/relatives

There are many ways to make this a super year and we'd love to hear your ideas at Path of Positivity!  Come share theme with us!

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About this flute notebook.  I decided it would be fun to set my little grand girl up for great success this year in her music.  She has started band and plays the flute.  Now, you might not know this about me, but in my 'real life' I studied oboe, played professionally, and still teach lessons.  

I know it makes for an easier lesson if all your information is together in one place.  I also know I feel much more positive and excited about something if I'm improving.  Therefore, I wanted to make a book where Lucy could keep her lesson assignments, progress, and questions.  

This digi, Solo from SheepSki Designs
Copic Markers
Composition Notebook
Adhesives 
Gems from Stash
Papers from Polkadoodles
Music and classical Dies from Polkadoodles 
Cricut Standard Mat
 Sharing with these challenges:  
SheepSki:  Anything You Want

Be sure to come on 
over to 
and see 
what the team 
thinks about Peace!  
You can also find 
more information 
about entering 
the challenge!  

Thanks to our 
wonderful sponsors this month:



and

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Friday, January 1, 2021

Winter Scene

Happy New Year!

 Our new challenge over at Cut It Up is to Create A Winter Scene!

I chose to make a card using a cut from Create A Critter.  I used two of the solid igloo images and welded them together inserting a rectangle between the two.  This created my card base.  Next I flattened my digi penguin onto the top layer of the igloo cut.  It was just that easy!    

Come share your interpretation of this theme and don't forget the die cut!

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Material List:  
Digi: Snowy Delivering Presents Conie Fong
Copic Markers
Gel Pens
 Sparkle Cardstock from Recollections
Sequins
Cricut Standard Mat
Cricut Blade
Cricut Access:  Igloo from Create a Critter; inside sentiment DJ Jer font
Cricut Maker

When you visit the Cut It Up blog, have fun viewing the DT projects and check out the rules and prize info.  Then be sure to share your project with us ~ don't forget the die cut to have a chance to win a prize from our amazing sponsors.

This project is off to the following challenges: 
TTCRD:  AG
Modsquad:  AG
Simon Says Stamp:  Sparkle and Shine
2 Crafty Critter Crazies: AG with a Critter
AAA Birthday:  Twinkle
Use Your Stuff:  Winter/Snow
Pearly Sparkles:  Something beginning with "P" ~ Penguin, presents
Animal Friends:  Must include a Penguin

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