Love @ First Sight Blog Hop

Hello everyone! Welcome to the Love At First Sight Blog Hop hosted by Sandra 365 Days Of Cricut . If you are here from Sandra ( the host!) than you are in the right spot. If you just arrived here and would like to start from the beginning please go to Sandra to start the fun!!! For this blog hop Sandra is celebrating her anniversary of when she met her hubby 8 years ago "It was Love At First Sight", she is also celebrating her 7th wedding anniversay, and of course Valentine's Day! She has asked us all to make a Love-Themed Gift for someone that we love. I decided to make a few layouts for my hubby. 

Now, I have to be honest and tell you that what my hubby and I have was NOT love at first sight!!! LOL Really!!! He worked for my dad and he hated my guts!!! I used to go clubbing  A LOT and would go to my dad's office on the weekends asking for money to go out. Well, this is what he hated! Daddy's little girl just popping in the office asking for money!!! LOL 

Something happened after that! We started dating March 1st and got married that same year December 23rd!!! Yep, I guess when you know, you just know!

This is us! 1995!!! 

So my first layout is about my hubby... I went crazy looking for a picture just him alone and could not find one!!! and when I did... well, I was out of ink!! I used a picture of both of us....

Sketch is from Sassy Lil Sketches

I put just a little bit of glue so I can take it off and put a picture just of him!

For my second project I created a 2-page layout ALL about LOVE!!! 

It's pictures of my hubby and I through out  the years....

Sketch is from Gotsketch

So, both of these layout are almost ALL Cricut-less!!! Except for this cute bear on top!! 

I used the Make-The-Cut program with my Cricut and the bear is from Treasure Box Designs.

And did you notice the stamps??? My Creative Time "You Had Me Chocolate" set!!! They are not ONLY for cards!!! I love them!!!

I hope you have enjoyed my layouts and my little story!

What would be a hop without candy?!?! Beside the candy you can win with Sandra... I have for you a sweet, sweet giveaway!!

The Valentine Collection from Treasure Box Designs!!!

All these images can be cut with your Cricut and other machines using Make the Cut and Sure Cuts A Lot

All you have to do is leave a comment on this post and tell me a little something about the love of your life!

Make sure you come back on Monday to see if you are the lucky winner!!! 

I don't ask you to become a follower, only do it if you like :) what you see!!!..

 Don't forget to please leave comments on all of the blogs for a chance to win several different Grand Prizes on Sandra's blog!

Next stop on the hop is the talented 

RAVEN

Here is the complete line-up, just in case you need it!!

 1. SANDRA http://365daysofcricut.blogspot.com/

2. ABBY http://www.scrapbookaholicbyabby.com/

3. RAVEN http://love4stamps.blogspot.com/

4. THERESA http://www.thescrapbookingqueen.com/

5. JANIS http://www.pause

dreamenjoy.blogspot.com

6.AMANDA http://www.myscrappinobsession.com/ 

7.JOANNA http://scrap-making.blogspot.com/

8.RUTHIE http://septemberninth.blogspot.com/

9.ELSA http://cricutlvr.blogspot.com/

10.ANGELICA http://handmadebyangelica.com/

11.ALEX http://www.youhadmeatcraft.com/

12.STEPHANIE http://www.alwayscrafting.com/

13.GISELLE http://crossmyheartpapercrafts.blogspot.com/

14.NADIA http://nadiasbeautifulmess.blogspot.com/

15.KRISTIN http://lilsweetpeasplace.blogspot.com/

16.KRISTAL http://kandrewdesigns.blogspot.com/

17.LIZ http://www.lizspaperloft.com/

18.JENNY http://crazyaboutcricut.blogspot.com/

19.ERIKA http://cricutlove1.blogspot.com/

20. DENISE http://deesdesignsfrommyheart.blogspot.com/

Flaunt It Fridays~~~ Indie Art Lips

Happy Friday!! Today over at Flaunt It Fridays they featuring the Lips from the Indie Art cartridge! This is cut is probably one that I would have never used myself... that is why I love being on this DT!!! Love challenges like these! So make sure that you check out FIF! The price for the month of February is so awesome!!!

Here is my project using "You Had Me At Chocolate" stamps from My Creative Time!

The red paper is shiny paper and the pictures don't show it too well.

Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to go visit 

FLAUNT IT FRIDAYS

The other design team members have AWESOME projects!!!

and don't forget that I have 2 challenges going on! You can even combine all!!

SEI Challenges with Abby~~ All about LOVE (until Feb. 6th)

Abby's Scrappy Mom's Challenge~~ Anything Goes (Use a Stamp)

Want more challenges?? 

My Creative Time's Throwback Thursday~~ Use Wild Card or Just Because Cards cart and stamps

My Creative Time's Throwback Thursday

Happy Thursday everyone! It's time again for another Throwback Thursday!! This time around we got to dust off those old carts once again! You can use either Wild Card or Just Because Cards cartridges and create a card of your choice using a stamp somewhere!

For my project I used the Wild Card cart. I used the card and envelope and with my "Lupita" (Gypsy) I hid the circle on the card. 

I used BoBunny paper i found on clearance for 33 cents!!! 

It was my turn to showcase the "Mom You Rock" stamp set from My Creative Time. I used it on three different spots!! Now, I am posting a lot of pictures because I want you to see all the details!

Front of envelope. Spellninders, pop-outs and bling!

Back of envelope, used some black pearls.

Back envelope detail.

Card and envelope

Inside of card, when opened the stamp pops out!

Mom You Rock stamp detail... sooooo cute!!

Peachy Keen faces on heart balloons are popped-out.

So, what did you think? I think this is one of my favorite cards!! 

Thanks for stopping by! Don't forget to go visit Emma and take a look at the other wonderful projects the design team has for you!!!

Abby's Scrappy Mom's Challenge~~~Anything Goes!

Happy Tuesday everyone!!! Today I have another challenge for you guys!!! 

Scrappy Mom's Stamps has donated a set of their stamps for one lucky winner!!

All you have to do is create something, anything you want using a stamp!

Isn't that easy?!!?

But, like everything... there are rules to follow!!

*** Make sure there you use a stamp somewhere in the project

*** It HAS to be a NEW project!

*** Please make sure you mention in your post that it's 

for Abby's Scrappy Mom's Challenge!

*** You have to link to this post the actual project post, not your blog address.

*** and most important HAVE FUN!!

*** I encourage you to enter your project to other challenges!!!

I created a couple of simple cards using Scrappy Mom's Stamps!

I also have a special guest helping me showcase Scrappy Mom's Stamps!!

Patty Tanuz has once again outdone herself and created the awesomest projects!!!

Here is a sneak peek!

Please go visit her to see her WONDERFUL creations in full!

Who Loves Thumper?!!!!

Ok.... who doesn't love Thumper?!?!!? I adore him!!!!! He is one of my favorite Disney characters!

I got my Disney Classic cartridge and honestly..... just looking at it made me yawn!! Seriously!! All those little pieces!! ugh!! I confess..... I am one of those that sees a Disney cart and just HAS TO HAVE IT!!! and I end up not using it AT ALL!!!! Like the princess ones and Toy Story!! But, when I saw Thumper, well... I thought of Emma's stamps! 

Here is what I came up with! I used DCWV Doodlin' Around Stack and the "Color Me Happy" stamp set!

Thank you for taking a peek!!! 

Family Friday Healthy Snacks!

Well, I am posting my last Family Friday :( Crazy About Cricut decided to make some awesome changes to her Family Fridays and those changes conflict with my other DTs. So, I have to step down! I will still have my kids do crafty things with me because this was one DT that brought my kids and I together a little more! 

So this time around was doing something with healthy snacks. I know I have my Cricut Cake, but all that baking, well... is a little far from healthy :)

So, with that in mind, I had Abbita play with my Lupita (Gypsy) and we created some fruits!! She is learning all the fruit names and well, she calls everything a banana or apple!! LOL 

Here is what we created!

Here is what we did!

Fruits were cut from the Preserves Cartridge

All fruits were Peachified with the Everyday Face Assortment

I laminated them and placed a little piece of magnet

I placed them on the fridge and Abbita gets to play with and learn at the same time!

How is that for a healthy snack! No calories there!! hehehe

Thanks for taking a peek and a MILLION thanks to Jenny for having me as part of her DT!!!

My Creative Time's "You Had Me At Chocolate" stamps

Happy Thursday everyone!!! I got my Wrap It up cart in the mail today!!! I won it for $16.50 on ebay!! Opened it up and as soon as I saw this beautiful bride, I knew I had to do something with her! Well, have I said enough that Emma's stamps are AWESOME!!! They are!!! Even if you are tight on money and can't decide weather to buy another stack of paper ( to add to the 30 you already have and don't want to use cause they're too cute!) or maybe another cart (that you will not use for months!) You have to treat yourself to Emma's stamps!! 

Here is my card! I used the "You had me at Chocolate" set and DCWV paper!

Don't kill me about my gluing on this doll!!! It was SMALL!!!!! :)

Thanks for taking a peek!!!

Winner of SEI Challenges with Abby #1

I just noticed I forgot to announce the winner of my SEI challenge #1!!

The winner is:

Jess Marin!

Please email me your address at

scrapbookaholicbyabby@yahoo.com

You have until Sunday midnight!

XOXO and More!

Happy Wednesday! This is my second post for today! Click HERE for the Cooking With Cricut post! You don't want to miss that one!

I decided to try and make a one card and "Matar dos pájaros de un tiro" which is "Kill two birds with one stone" but, this is way more than just two birds! This card was made for:

Peachy Keen Tuesday Challenge- Sketch and Monochromatic

Peachy Keen Face it Fridays- XOXO and Peachy faces

Terrific Tuesday's Challenge- Sweethearts Cartridge

A Spoon Full Of Sugar- Valentine

Ai Factory Challenge- Anything Goes

Bunny Zoe's Crafts Challenge- Love is in the Air

The Fuzzy Wuzzy- Anything Goes

Pile It On- Love is on the Air
The Beary Scrap Design- Love or Friendship

Materials used:

K & Company Paper

Peachy Keen faces

My Creative Time Stamps "You had me at chocolate"

If you haven't bought stamps, I recommend Emma's... I know, I know.... I am her designer!! But, they are truly nice quality stamps and they are perfect in size! 

Make sure that you try PK stamps and Emma's stamps AT LEAST ONCE! you will not regret it!! 

Thanks for taking a peek!!!

Cooking With Cricut Challenge #15 Birthday!

Good Morning all!!! We have another Cooking With Cricut challenge for you!!!! This week is Birthday theme! You have to make sure to go to CWC and check out all the awesome projects the other designers did!!! What is the best part of this challenge, other than the awesome files??? This week's sponsor!!! PEACHY KEEN!!! You can win a $25 dollar certificate to Peachy Keen store!!! So to honor our our sponsor, I have created a two page layout using PK faces!!! I used the Everyday and Princess faces!

Materials used:

CWC So Many Candles Set

DCWV Celebrations Stack

Recollection cardstock

Glitter glue

Puffy paint

Classic Cricut Font Cartridge

PEACHY KEEN FACES

Cooking With Cricut is introducing sketches and there is a bonus!! If you win and you created something using the sketch, you win an extra price!!! Go check out CWC for more info on this!!! Here are the sketches!!

Have fun creating!!!