Mermaids & Monograms

May 2, 2013

Play Ball!

End of our baseball season is here...like tomorrow! I was the team mom for Aiden's T-Ball team the Cardinals and I loved every minute of it! There were times when the coach couldn't be there, or needed help and I got to fill in! It was so much fun! I made 2 cute little cards for both the coach and assitant for the end of season party tomorrow night after our last game!

My 1st card is for our head coach, Coach Jet. He is a phenomenal coach and was fantastic with the kids!

I used a cute file from SVG Cutting Files called Play Ball. Of course, I had to make his uniform match the Cardinals =)

The stamp is from Jaded Blossom's School Rules set. I also used a die from their Candy Charms and Banners Die set. Added some American Craft twine around the middle of the card.

The best part!? He WOBBLES!!!!!! How fun right?!

The inside is also stamped with JB's School Rules set.

This card is for the assitant coach, Coach Chris. I got both files from the Silhouette Store for .50 each! Score! The inside of this card is stamped with the same thank you as the above card.

Thanks for stopping by!

April 27, 2013

Peace, Love & Cupcakes!

I love going to birthday parties! Especially little girls cause I get to shop for them! We had a 6th birthday party to go to this afternoon and let me tel you, she is a little diva that one! I made her a cute little card, matching envelope and then I jazzed up her gift bag too!

All the cardstock that was used is American Crafts, as well as the twine and glitter. The stamps came from Jaded Blossom!

I cut the peace sign, heart and cupcake out with my Cameo (all images came from their online store!) The American Crafts cardstock cuts like butta' with that machine! I used Jaded Blossoms "hey cupcake" set for the sentiment on the front.

The twine on the cupcake and the glitter on the "flame" is also American Crafts.

The inside of the card is stamped with Jaded Blossoms "sweet birthday wishes" set.

For the envelope, I used Jaded Blossoms "candy charms and banners dies" for the blue and then I stamped the letters with their "alphabet candies" set. I strung it up with some American Crafts twine.

The card set together! I only use Close To My Heart ink for all my stamps. I LOVE how it goes on so crisp, doesn't run and lasts forever!

I got this cute image from the silhouette store. I have all the numbers now cause I loved it! I used fat pop dots to get the 6 a little off the bag.

And here is everything together!

Thanks for checking out my post today! Go take a look at Endless Create-A-Bilities for some more fun, simple projects from some crafty ladies =)

April 19, 2013

April Showers Bring May Flowers BlogHop

Welcome to the "April Showers Bring May Flowers" Blog Hop!  

We're so happy you could join us today!  

 You should have arrived fromClaire.  If you happened to come across my blog or are joining me from your dashboard, head over to Miranda's blog to start at the beginning.  We don't want you to miss any of the fun! 

We will be showcasing Spring like projects or projects with a rain or flower theme! In  addition to seeing a lot of awesome creations, there is some blog candy  available too.  Miranda will be giving away a gift card from either Michael's or JoAnn's (winner's choice).  To be  eligible for the blog candy, you are required to visit each stop in the  hop and leave a comment!  The winner will be announced Wednesday, Apirl 24th on Miranda's blog! 

Here is "project #2" of mine. I say this because my 1st card got destroyed hours before needing to be blogged! Just my luck =) 

I found this cute little rainy day owl from the Silhouette Store. I will say, I don't care for the little red lines under her eyes. Those will be omitted next time! Reminds me of football! lol I stamped the bottom the bottom of the card with a cute little stamp from Jaded Blossom as well! 

I know this is a quick little post, but like I said, I was super rushed to get this 2nd one finished! 

Now you can hop on over to Ashley W

  Should you get lost along the way, here is the entire line up: 

Miranda - http://www.nanasscrapspot.com/

Vanessa http://wwwpaperkraftsunlimiteddesings.blogspot.com/

Pam - http://lovebugcreations3.blogspot.com/

Claire -http://www.scrapmyway.blogspot.com/

Angela - http://www.crazy3monkeys.blogspot.com/

Ashley W - http://marinewifesscrappinlife.blogspot.com/

Lluvia- http://sweetbirdmemories.blogspot.com/

Robin - http://cutonedesignsbyrobin.blogspot.com/

Vicki - http://scrapbookingcreationsbyvicki.blogspot.com/

Sarah - http://www.sarahbiswabic.blogspot.com/

Sandy- http://www.scrapbookblessings.blogspot.com/

Patti - www.pattilynncreations.blogspot.com

Tara - http://www.craftindesertdivas.blogspot.com/

Daphne- http://craftyscrapsofstuff.blogspot.com/

Laura- http://awhittlebitcrafty.blogspot.com/

Sarah Mae - http://itswhatkeepsmesane.blogspot.com/

Mary Ann - http://scrappingg.blogspot.com/

March 23, 2013

Easter Blog Hop

Welcome to the "Easter" Blog Hop!

We're so happy you could join us today!

If you came from Teresa then you are in the right place. If you are visiting from your dashboard or just happened by please go to Miranda's blog to start at the beginning, you don't want to miss any of the fun!

In addition to seeing a lot of awesome Easter creations, there is some blog candy available too. Miranda will be giving away a Michael’s gift card. To be eligible for the blog candy, you are required to visit each stop in the hop and leave a comment! The winner will be announced Wednesday, March 27th on my blog!

Here is my project for the Easter Hop =)

I used an SVG file from SVGcuttingfiles called Bunny Candy Tube Holder. I used one of the candy tubes from Close To My Heart which can be found here. I love these fun little tubes! I stickled the bunnies ears and love how they sparkle!

I hope you enjoyed my project today!

I am also going to be entering this into the SVG Cutting Files spring theme Challenge! Fingers crossed =)

Linked up over at Craftin Desert Diva's Linky Party!

Next on the hop is Shelley.

Should you get lost along the way, here is the entire line up:

Happy Easter!!!! We hope you enjoyed the hop today!

March 17, 2013

St. Patty's Day Blog Hop

Welcome to the St. Patty's Day Blog Hop!

I'm so happy you can join all of us as we show so super craft St. Patty's Day projects!

If you came from Julie's blog, then you are in the right place! If not, please start at Ashley's blog...you don't want to miss ANY of the fun!

In addition to all the fun projects, there is also some prizes and sponsor prizes so check out Ashley's blog for more details!

I made a fun treat box and card for my project today.

I used Silhouette's free shape of the week for this fun rainbow and pot of gold! I used my stickles to add gold in the pot and to jazz up the clover. I stamped the cloud with Jaded Blossom's Lucky Treats "follow the rainbow" stamp. I used CTMH ink in Gypsy =)

I also used Jaded Blossom's treat box to hold the M&M's in!

I made a simple card to go along with the treat. The rainbow is from Paper Piecings by Nikki and was her freebie for the day! I popped the rainbow up with some thick pop dots to stick out a little (& because I couldn't get my wobble to work too good!) I stamped the bottom with Jaded Blossom's Got Candy? set.

Please click on to check out Candace's awesome project!

Thanks for hopping along with all of us today!

Here is the complete lineup in case you get lost along the way =)

February 14, 2013

Valentine Favors

Nothing like waiting last minute to make 60 favors! Haha! As I was working on them last night, I was thinking....I put (as well as tons of other parents out there) a ton or time and effort into these favors for the recipient to tear them apart in seconds! But, I wouldn't change a thing! I love making them! Each kid picked out a different type of candy this year so I decided to do something different as far as decorating with each favor too!

My 1st favor was for Aidens class. He's in Kindergarten and loves handing out my treats!

I used all Close To My Heart products on these little guys. The tags are cut from the Artiste cartridge. Then I stamped them with Whooo's Your Valentine stamp set on the front and back and inked them with their exclusive ink in Gypsy.

For favor #2, I needed to make some for Logan's class. Hes in 2nd grade =)

I used Jaded Blossom products for this favor. The tag is from their new Treat Tag Die which is awesome! The candy-gram stamp is from their "Got Candy?" Set & the To/From is from "Trust in Cupid"

My 3rd favor was for Jayce's 3rd grade class.

Again, I used all CTMH products here too. Artiste cartridge for the tags and the same Valentine's Day stamp set =)

Making these on the whim, I thought they came out cute!

I do sell Close To My Heart (incase you haven't guessed!). I am constantly offering specials/discounts. Email me for more info @ crazy3monkeys@gmail.com

February 12, 2013

& The winner(S) of my 30th hop are....

I just want to say quickly Thank you to all the crafty girls that helped make my Birthday hop a success! Thank you Thank you Thank you! 2nd, I would like to thank everyone who took the time to stop by all of our blogs and check out what we made! Means the world to us =)

My hubby surprised me with the BEST birthday present =)

EEK! A sunrise hotair balloon ride! It was amazing <3

I'm going to do a recap real quick of everyones projects and then post all the winners!

My card I made for a Birthday Boy who turned 5 the other day!

Ashley from The Blog Hop Princess made this adorable 30th card

Teresa from Fresh and Renewed made this adorable layout of her own birthday she celebrated!

Tabetha from Tabetha's Creations made this great "30 sucks" centerpiece!

Mignon from Princess Cricut Cutz Crafts created this yummy gift box!

Miranda from Nana's Scrap Spot created this great urn for her hubby's upcoming 50th! (she made an awesome invite as well! go check it out if you haven't already!)