Pause Dream Enjoy: November 2011

Owl Series #18, #19, #20 You Are Here

Monday, November 28, 2011

The Scrapbooking Queen's Royal Ch#3

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Welcome to The Scrapbooking Queens Royal Challenge #3!

The Queen has moved her challenges to a dedicated blog.

You can find it at...

http://www.thescrapbookingqueen-challenge.blogspot.com/

My first card to show you is made with a PINK CAT STUDIO pre-colored digi image.

Project #316 of this year

Pink Recollections card base is A2 size (5 1/2" x 4 1/4")

Background snow paper from a Recollections Christmas pack.

"BRR..." stamp from K Andrew Designs "Winter Wishes" stamp set.

The next Gingerbread Family card is also using a pre-colored image from PINK CAT STUDIO with another stamp from K Andrew Designs "Winter Wishes" stamp set. This card was posted to my blog on Sunday, Nov. 13th. You can find all the details about it by CLICKING HERE.

Project #319 of this year

The next Skating Girl card is also using a pre-colored image from PINK CAT STUDIO with another stamp from K Andrew Designs "Winter Wishes" stamp set. This card was posted to my blog on Saturday, Nov. 12th. You can find all the details about it by CLICKING HERE.

Project #317 of this year

This darling ice skating princess is also being entered into Maria's INSPIRE ME FRIDAYS!

I really hope you'll pop over and join us in The Scrapbooking Queens Royal Challenge #3!!

Winter Wishes for a Snow-fun day! :) Janis

Sunday, November 27, 2011

Winner & OWL-ways On My Mind (Owl Series #14, #15, #16, and #17)

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Before we got to today's OWL SERIES, I want to announce the winner of last week's GIVEAWAY! We had 16 comments with suggestions for the perfect sentiment for my Santa Elf Rudolph card. You guys are so much fun! I'm going to do another giveaway next week, so be sure and stop back by and see how you can enter to win. Lately instead of using random.org I've been using hubbub's random number pick. He didn't read any of the comments (I did though - you guys are very creative!), I just gave him a number range to choose from. He chose #12.... which is....

I read him Pam's comment and he LOVED it! Pam, this is so unlike you. You crack me up. Please email your address to me at Janis at slowar dot com. I'll get your stamps in the mail to you first thing in the morning. :) So, Congratulations, Pam! You have won the Winter Wishes stamp set by K Andrew Designs shown below:

And now.... on to the current Owl Series #14, #15, #16, and #17!!

Owl Series #14

A2 size card (5 1/2" x 4 1/4")
Pattern paper from Ki "Fancy Free" paper stack from Michael's.
HOOT 'N' HOLLER cart for Owl 16 cut @ 3 1/2".

"Spill the beans" stamp from K Andrew Designs set "Coffee & Tea For You & Me".

Owl Series #15

A2 size card (5 1/2" x 4 1/4")

Background paper from Ki "Fancy Free" paper pack from Michael's.

HOOT 'N' HOLLER cart for Owl 13 cut @ 3 1/2".

"My Crafty Friend" stamp from K Andrew Designs set "Crafty Friends".

Owl Series #16

A2 size card (5 1/2" x 4 1/4")

Background paper from Ki "Fancy Free" paper pack from Michael's.

HOOT 'N' HOLLER cart for Owl 17 cut @ 3 1/2".

"What's Up" stamp from K Andrew Designs stamp set "Coffee & Tea For You & Me".

Owl Series #17

Project #332 of this year

Kraft card base.

Background papers & sentiment mat from K&Co. "Greenhouse".

Buttons from Joann's.

Owl adhered with Glue Dots & my Xyron and then popped up on the card with Foam Squares.

HOOT 'N' HOLLER cart used for Owl 18 cut @ 3 1/2".

I just love the way this little owl looks like she's flying so fast and her legs are swaying in the wind behind her. LOL

"You're on my mind" sentiment stamp from K Andrew Designs "Owly Hoo" stamp set.

Just a few more days of November left. Can you believe it?!? Christmas will be here in the blink of an eye.

Smiles :) Janis

Owl Series #14, #15, #16, #17 You Are Here

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Saturday, November 26, 2011

Thank You (Owl Series #11, #12, and #13)

Owl Series #11, #12, and #13! Woo-Hoo!

Owl Series #11

A2 size card (5 1/2" x 4 1/4")

Background paper from Ki "Fancy Free" paper stack from Michael's.

Fiskars border punch "treading water".

HOOT 'N' HOLLER for Owl 9 cut @ 3 1/2".

"You are my sunshine" stamp from K Andrew Designs "Splashtastic Summer" set.

Owl Series #12

Project #331 of this year

Kraft card base

Heart & Leaf background paper from Hobby Lobby paper stack, "Fairytale Princess".

Ribbon from Michael's.

HOOT 'N' HOLLER cart used for Owl 12 cut @ 3 1/2".

"Thank you" from K Andrew Designs "Owly Hoo" sentiment stamp set.

Owl Series #13

Project #343 of this year

A2 size card (5 1/2" x 4 1/4")

Pattern papers from Ki "Fancy Free" paper stack from Michael's.

HOOT 'N' HOLLER cart for Owl "Family" cut @ 2 1/2".

"Happy thoughts" stamp from K Andrew Designs "Owly Hoo" stamp set.

I hope you all had an enjoyable Thanksgiving. It's been so cold here! Temps are ranging from -15 F to a big fat Zero. It's funny when you say something like, "It got up to zero today." I'll be posting a GIVEAWAY on my blog in the next few days, so be sure and stop back by and enter to win!

More Owl cards to come until I've used every Owl cut in the HOOT 'N' HOLLER Cricut cartridge. :) It's nice to have goals, don't you think?

Smiles :) Janis

Owl Series #11, #12, #13 You Are Here

Friday, November 25, 2011

OWL Be There For You (Owl Series # 8, #9, and #10)

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Owl Series # 8, #9, & #10 all in one post! Yeah!

Owl Series #8

Project #330 of this year

I'll be submitting this Pink Owl Card in my friend, Maria's, Inspire Me Fridays. I just love this feature she has every Friday!

I think this is one of my favorite ones in my Owl Series. I love the antique brad from Creative Charms!

Kraft card base.

HOOT 'N' HOLLER for Owl 6 cut @ 3 1/2"

Owl mat from ELEGANT EDGES Leaves page 29 cut @ 3 1/4".

Sentiment mixed from K Andrew Designs "Owly Hoo" stamp set.

Owl Series #9

Project #340 of this year

A2 size card (5 1/2" x 4 1/4")

All pattern papers from Ki "Fancy Free" paper stack from Michael's.

HOOT 'N' HOLLER cart for Owl 10 cut @ 3 1/2".

"Follow Me..." stamp from K Andrew Designs "Crafty Friends" stamp set.

Owl Series #10

Project #341 of this year

A2 size card (5 1/2" x 4 1/4")

Pattern paper from Ki "Fancy Free" paper pack from Michael's.

Silver brad & Flowers from Prima.

Ribbon from swap.

HOOT 'N' HOLLER cart for Owl 8 cut @ 3 1/2".

"Here comes the sun" stamp from K Andrew Designs "Splashtastic Summer" set.

Be sure and click on any of the links below for other cards in my OWL SERIES!

And come back tomorrow for the next Owl card!

:) Janis

Owl Series #8. #9, #10 You Are Here

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Thursday, November 24, 2011

GiveAway, Happy Bird-day (Owl Series #7), & A Christmas Card too!

Today I have 2 cards to show you, and a GIVEAWAY you can enter!

For my first card....

Owl Series #7

Project #329 of this year

Happy BIRD-DAY! (aka Happy Thanksgiving!)

I have no idea what you all are doing today for Thanksgiving, but I wish you joy & happiness today spent with those you love.

Kraft Cardstock for card base

Background paper are from K&Co. Greenhouse.

Ribbon & Rhinestone from stash.

Glue Dots!

HOOT 'N' HOLLER cart for Owl 19 cut @ 3 1/2"

Sentiment mat from ELEGANT EDGES Butterfly 2 cut @ 3 1/4".

Sentiment from K Andrew Designs "Owly Hoo" stamp set.

Have a relaxing day. Click any of the LINKS at the bottom of this post to see previous posts from my Owl Series.

Now for my 2nd card, It's a CHRISTMAS card!

Remember my last giveaway where I asked you guys to leave a comment with the perfect sentiment to add? I had so much fun reading all your suggestions, I decided to have another GiveAway just like it. Before I tell you how you can win, let me tell you about this card first.

Project #335 of this year

A2 size card using Blue Recollections cardstock (5 1/2" x 4 1/4")

Green dotted paper and Rudolph paper from new Christmas stack my hubbub bought me from Michael's last weekend. It's the Recollections "Jolly & Bright" 12"x12" paper pad. Lots of glitter in this one too. :)

Santa (okay really a Gnome) is cut from the FRESHLY PICKED cart page 37 @ 3 1/2".

The sentiment mat is cut from ELEGANT EDGES "Doily" page 33 using the Oblong cut & Shadow feature.

I added black tiny rhinestones from Recollections for his eyes and an orange one for his little nose.

Heart button & jute from Michael's.

Now.... about that GIVEAWAY...

All you need to do is tell me what the PERFECT SENTIMENT for this Christmas card would be in a comment. I'll draw a winner and post the winner's name on Sunday, Nov. 27th. The prize is a SECRET, but I promise, you'll LOVE it! Remember, all giveaway winners on my blog must contact me within 1 week of my announcement or your prize goes back in the pot to be used again at another time.

Gobble Gobble &

Ho-Ho-Ho :) Janis

Owl Series #7 You Are Here

Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Owl Series #6

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Owl Series #6

Project #339 of this year

Don't let this card scare you off! It's an A2 size card base (5 1/2" x 4 1/4").

All you do to achieve the extra fold is fold the cover of the card back onto itself. Easy Peasy.

All pattern papers used for this card are from the Ki "Fancy Free" paper stack from Michael's.

Rhinestones added to the center of all the flowers. Pretty. :)

Here's the card opened...

HOOT 'N' HOLLER cart for Owl 11 cut @ 3 1/2".

"Simply Fabulous" stamp from K Andrew Designs set "Fashionable Friends".

Have a fun day! Don't forget to CLICK HERE for Cricut Cardz Challenge with Cardz TV!

Owl Series #6 You Are Here

Welcome to CRICUT CARDZ CHALLENGE #96 @ CARDZ TV!

:) Janis

CardzTV Cricut Cardz Ch#96: "Christmas ~ Say It With S"

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Good morning! I hope all of you have a very special and loving Thanksgiving tomorrow whether you are spending it with yourself, your doggie, your kitty, your family or donating your time helping others have a good meal for this day. Happy Thanksgiving a day early.

Today is the beginning of a brand new challenge over at CardzTV! I love being on Mary's Design Team! Make sure you take the time to check out all the wonderful card creations from the entire Design Team. What a talented, creative bunch!

For Ch#96 Mary has asked us to make a Christmas Cricut Card using something that starts with the letter S. You can use any Cricut cartridge and colors you'd like!

Project #303 of this year

My card was made using cardstock from Recollections for my card base. The pattern papers are from Echo Park's Holly Jolly Christmas kit. The "Merry Christmas" sticker is also from that same kit. The glitter papers are from DCWV. Buttons and jute from stash.

I used the WINTER FROLIC cartridge for the Stocking cut. It's found on page 49 and was cut @ 4 1/2". You can find this cut on the keypad overlay Row 3, Column 2.

Hope you'll have time in the next couple of weeks to come play with us making your own Cricut Christmas card with something that starts with the letter S. Happy Turkey Day! :) Janis

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Bird Card & You're A HOOT (Owl Series #5)

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I have 2 cards to show you today.

This first one is using the new paper Tom bought me at Michael's last weekend. It's a Ki paper pad called, "Fancy Free".

Project #334 of this year

I'm actually going to use this as a birthday or BIRD-day card. :)

A2 Ivory card base from Recollections paper (5 1/2" x 4 1/4")

Pink paper cut @ 5 1/4" x 4".

Blue paper cut @ 4 3/4" x 3 3/4".

Flower paper cut @ 4 1/2" x 3 1/2".

Sentiment paper from paper pack. I just trimmed the sayings I wanted and matted it. I didn't measure it, just worked in layers to do the matting.

FOUR LEGGED FRIENDS cart for Bird cut @ 3 1/2" and then popped up on card using Foam Squares.

Now... on to the next card in my Owl Series!

Owl Series #5

Card #5 in the HOOT 'N' HOLLER Owl Card Series!

Project #326 of this year

Kraft cardstock cardbase 5 1/2" x 4"

Background papers from DCWV Cotton Bloom Stack

HOOT 'N' HOLLER Owl 2 cut @ 3 1/2"

Sentiment from K Andrew Designs "Owly Hoo" stamp set.

This is so fun making all these Owl cards from the Hoot 'n' Holler cart!

Y'all come back now. Ya hear!

:) Janis

Owl Series #5 You Are Here