Friendship Card featuring MPS Fabulous Phrases

I was so excited to get some *happy mail* today which included more of the fabulous stamps from Robyn, My Pink Stamper.....to play and design with. 

 When she released the 10 new sets this past January I immediately fell in love with the Fabulous Phrases set (shown below) because I think these phrases are PERFECT for my projects (and yours too)...I love the way you can stamp along the border of your card or project. They are long and sleek -- I love that!

Anyhoo's -- here is my card I created for all of YOU, my sweet friends. I don't know what I'd do without you.....you've made my blog so successful and I thank you from the bottom of my heart. Without you -- there'd be little purpose. So thank you!

Click here to view more selections!  

"Bloom Dots" Cuttlebug embossing Folder, Brown Chalk Ink for shading, Jewels for center of flowers, rick rack for "stems" and various gingham ribbons for decorating.  

Fabulous Phrases ~ My Pink Stamper

Imaginisce I-Top Paper Punch 28mm (large)  & 16mm (small) -- makes GREAT flowers!

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Crafty Designers Design Team Day - Easter Is on It's Way!

Welcome to CJToo's Crafty Designers - Design Team Day!  It's all about Easter projects today and I'm so excited to show you what me and my Crafty Designers came up with.  


Let's. get. started.

Click on their names to go to their blogs for more pictures and information on their FABULOUS projects!. 

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Katie

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Amber

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Cheryl

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Tracy ~ CJToo

For my project I decided to do some super simple tags that can be used for gifts, treats, bags, snacks, etc.  I even did a video for your guys....YAY!  I hope you enjoy it.  :)

Cardstock ~ Papertrey Ink

Happy Easter Stamp ~ Michael's

Easter Egg Stamps ~ Studio G

Markers for coloring ~ Copics
brown chalk ink for shading around card
Wild Wasabi ~ Stampin' Up

Jute

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More good stuff!  :)
Friday 3/25 ~ T.G.I.F. Linky Party
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I'll be back on Saturday with another project!

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How to Make a George Washington Wig

Being the "crafty" one in the family sometimes has it perks and sometimes not.  When my nephew asked me to help him "look" like George Washington for a school program -- I didn't really know where to begin.  SO I "googled" it of course....LOL This is where I stand "true" to my name CRAFT JUNKIE TOO (plural) I do a little of everything!  I am posting this in hopes it may help someone else in the future.  

I started with a white Durag like this one.  It's very stable and I knew I could tie the strings around his head as tightly as needed.

Then I hot glued TONS of white cotton balls all over the Durag -- this takes a bit of time because it needs LOTS of cotton balls.  I used a butter cup for a "make shift" mannequin head -- works great! 

 

To add the "gray" to George's hair I dabbed gray paint all over...here and there.  I used a paintbrush to do the dabbing.

Then I used some curly ribbon bows (like you put on gifts) for George's pony tail.  I took out the silver ribbon and it was perfect.  I added this to the nape of his neck after putting the "wig" on his head to ensure proper placement at the nape of his neck -- otherwise you may get the ponytail too high.  Hot glue keeps it nicely in place.  

I used a pony tail holder to gather the ribbon and make it look more realistic.  

The ties on the Durag can be hidden under the pony tail and tucked inside the child's shirt or jacket.  

For the neck covering we used a large white flour sack towel I picked up in the kitchen section of the Dollar store.  We then used a handkerchief to position in the front for a more "George" style shirt.

Did you spot the $1.00 bill in George's pocket?  Pretty snazzy, huh?

  

If you need more specifics -- just email me.  

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Calling Card for Stampede

Here is my Calling Card that I exchanged with others at the Stampede.  Members of the Cricut Circle are encouraged to create a 3x3 card with your name, message board name (if you visit the board), Circle number, email, blog address and other information like address and phone # (if you want).  It really is a fun way to visit with others, get to know them and see their adorable cards.   I was aiming to make 150 cards -- but got a good 100 completed....no matter how simple you make them -- they are still a lot of work.  Ü

Mine were very simple -- but some were soooooo detailed.  I would have died after making the 10th one.  LOL

Cricut Cartridges

50 States for Texas

Everyday Cricut for Circle

Cuttlebug Folder

Stars

Stamp

It's a Retreat ~ My Pink Stamper Scrap-alicous

Miscellaneous

- jute

- white gel pen

- black marker

- white ink for shading

- silver stickles (to mark my spot on the Texas map)

- Texas Stampede March 2011 (printed from computer)

- Tim Holtz paper distresser for edges of card -- gives a nice distressed look to our projects

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My sweet friend Roberta (txscrappermom) -- took some FABULOUS photo's of her "stash" -- click here to see a multitude of calling cards from the Stampede.  Thanks Roberta for sharing! 

Also, Robin (Scrappin' Delta Diva) had an awesome display as well.  Thanks Robin!  WOW!! Click here to see her stash. 

I'll be back tomorrow with another Feature Me! Friday post. 

♥Tracy

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My Pink Stamper Design Team Day & A Give-Away!

Howdy!

It is Design Team day for My Pink Stamper's "PINK DESIGNERS" team and you are in for a nice sweet surprise today.  It's all about "layouts" for this Design Team project and since I attended the Texas Stampede this past week-end I knew what I was going to create for my project today.  Sorry I don't have my pictures printed out yet -- but I can't wait to put some of them on these pages.

Texas Stampede Layout

Letters were cut from the Old West cartridge regular and shadow

Cowgirl from Paper Doll Dress Up - stamp by My Pink Stamper

Cowgirl from Paper Doll Dress Up ~ stamp by My Pink Stamper

Aren't these cowgirls super adorable!

Don't you LOVE those "Craftin' Cowgirls" stamps?  Robyn had a stamp set especially created for the Texas Stampede and her Class.  We got them when we took her class.  I was so super excited to meet Robyn and I can tell you that she is as sweet in person as she is online.  She ROCKS and her class was a LOT of fun.  


Well, I have a SURPRISE FOR YOU!  Robyn has donated not 1, not 2 BUT 3 (yes, 3) of these super adorable stamps sets for 3 lucky CJToo friends -- can I get a "yeeeee-haaaw"!!!  

There are 4 super adorable stamps in this set!

This is what you need to do....

1.  Leave 1 comment on this post telling me what you like most about this adorable mini set.  

2.  I will draw 3 winners -- 1 week from today -- so you have until Tuesday March 29th to enter for your chance to win.  

3.  You do not need to be a follower of my blog to enter to win -- but if you are -- please leave a separate comment for 2 chances to win 1 of these stamp sets.  

Good Luck everyone!

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Texas Stampede Pictures

Here is a collection of pictures (slide show) from the Texas Stampede...sorry some of them aren't the best -- but I am happy to have these.  I'll be back tomorrow with a project post for you.  :)


Click on the arrow to begin the slide show.

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Polka-Dot Blog Hop ~ 3/19/11

Hi everyone and Welcome to the Polka Dot Blog Hop hosted by my good friend Kassidy from Inking It Up Crazy.  If you arrived from Sandee's blog you are on the right track -- if not click on the button below to start at the beginning. 

For my project today I decided to make a cards using the bumble bee from Create-a-Critter.  The black and yellow just goes PERFECT with the polka dot theme.  I hope you all enjoy it today.  The "happy bee-lated birthday" stamp is from My Pink Stamper.  

  

Hugs my friends and we'll see ya soon.

♥Tracy

The next stop on the blog hop is  Jamie...   -- so hop over to see the wonderful project she has to share with us today.

=BLOG HOP TRAIL=

Kassidy    http://www.inkingitupcrazy.blogpost.com/ (our marvelous HOST)

Erika        http://www.cricutlove1.blogspot.com/

Alex         http://www.youhadmeatcraft.com/

Jeanine    http://www.scrappinwithjc.blogspot.com/

Lisa          http://www.lisa-craft-blog.blogspot.com/

Ruthie      http://www.septemberninth.blogspot.com/

Susan       http://www.itsmesusanp.blogspot.com/

Courtney  http://www.keekerzcrafts.blogspot.com/

Liz             http://www.lizspaperloft.com/

Holly         http://www.recycled-genius.blogspot.com/

Sandee     http://www.sandeescreativeplace.blogspot.com/

Tracy        http://www.craftjunkietoo.com/ (<--- me!)

Jamie        http://www.jmecreations.blogspot.com/

Linda         http://www.fancyframework.com/

Jenny        http://www.crazyaboutcricut.blogspot.com/

Stacey       http://www.staceyscreativecorner.blogspot.com/

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T.G.I.F Linky Party #2

Hi everyone and welcome to the T.G.I.F. Linky Party

for March 18, 2011. 

Just link up your projects, home decor, party ideas, spring, Easter, summer, tips, tricks, crafty organization, etc.  If it's crafty or home decor -- it fits.  Link up as many projects as you'd like.  Remember to link directly to the post so we can leave you some bloggy love (comments).

Have fun everyone!  :)

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Getting Ready for St. Patty's Day!

Hello my CJToo bloggin' friends....

As we get ready to celebrate St. Patrick's Day tomorrow -- I found some awesome little things to share with you today....

1.  First up is this adorable Wee Leprechaun Craft -- made out of towel rolls -- super easy craft for the kiddo's to help you create. 

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2.  Next up is a fun little Shamrock Maze -- you can print out for the older kids to do. So Fun! 

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3.  These adorable Candy Shamrocks are PERFECT to decorate cookies or cakes.  Check out Cute Food for Kids to see more great ideas. 

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4.  Clever Clover Pretzels - Celebrate St. Patty's Day with this yummy treat of yogurt covered pretzels made into little Shamrocks. 

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5.  Cricut Cartridge ~ A Child's Year = has the cutest images of a boy and a girl with a 4 leaf clover on it. 

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6.  Cricut Cartridge ~ Designers Calendar - page 30 & page 35.

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7.  Cricut Cartridge ~ Paper Doll Dress Up has ADORABLE images too. 

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8.  Cricut Cartridge ~ Celebrate with Flourish has some wonderful flourishes to embellish. 

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9.  Cricut Cartridge ~ Simply Charmed - one of my favorite Leprechauns' EVER....it is a must have. 

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Looking for more images for St. Patty's Day - visit  CricutSearch.com to narrow down your search.  This site is an awesome tool to have for us Cricut crafters. 

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For my GRAND FINALE I am so excited to share these super easy treats you can do with your kiddo's and/or friends! 

Kristy at Craftin' On My Door created these ADORABLE treats using Lucky Charms cereal -- I am really hoping to get these made for Spencer's Day School class for tomorrow. 

In the meantime -- check them out for yourself -- Kristy has some simple instructions that can help you whip these up in no time. 

So LUCKY to Have You!

Thanks so much for stopping by today -- I appreciate you all so much! 

♥Tracy 

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