Congrats Grad!

Hi Everyone,
It's already time for graduations....Can you believe it??  Over at Pink by Design, we have been creating graduation projects all week.  We would love for you to come over and Link up your project with us.  One lucky person will win a $10 gift card to Pink by Design!!

Here is my graduation project for today using the "Scripted Year" Stamp Set.

Come on over and link up.  Can't wait to see what you create :-)

~Rebekah

Thinking of you challenge and a winner!

Happy Monday!

First I would like to thank all of you that participated in the Little Prince Blog Hop!  Wasn't it fun??  I have chosen a winner using Random.org, and it is........

Heather !!

Here is the comment she left: 

AMazing projects love the spiderman card and the t-shirt design FABULOUS

Thank you Heather!! Please email me at calbekah a aol dot com to claim your prize :-)

Today at Pink by Design we are starting a "Thinking of You" Challenge.  Here is my project that I designed!

I used the PBD stamp set "just saying" and separated the sentiment to give it a little more of a fun look!

Come on over and Link up HERE by Saturday 11:59 p.m. CST to have a chance to win a $10 gift card from Pink by Design!!

Can't wait to see what you create :-)

~Rebekah

Little Prince Party Blog Hop

Happy April!!

Can you believe we are in April already??  Today is day two for this Super fun blog hop hosted by Jessica from homespun elegance.  If you are coming from Jodi you are in the right spot! If you want to start at the beginning, click HERE!  I am the last stop on today's hop but there is another day of all new designers tomorrow so be sure to visit homespun elegance again tomorrow :-)

1. STARTS AT: www.homespunelegance.blogspot.com
2. Mindi Palmer http://www.scrappintoxicmidge.blogspot.com/
3. Mandee Gillen  http://www.thescrappinlounge.com
4. JulieK  http://3girljam.blogspot.com/
5. Meriah Hamlin - www.twoscraptasticgals.blogspot . com
6. Laurie http://mincedpaper.blogspot.com
7. Miranda www.nanasscrapspot.com
8. Jodi Ethington - www.talkingtwineandtrim.blogspot.com/
9. Rebekah Ostrus - http://craftyteachermom.blogspot.com   YOU ARE HERE!

I  am a proud mommy to two little princes and I couldn't figure out what I wanted to share with you, so I chose 3 projects :-)

The first is a Spiderman card I made for a birthday party we were invited to last weekend.

I found this Spiderman jpeg on the internet and used my silhouette to print and cut the design.  The spiderweb and 5 are from my silhouette.  It's kind of hard to see but I heat embossed the spiderweb to make it have a glistening effect.  The "make a wish" sentiment is from Pink by Design (I design for them!)

My next project is a type that I do a lot!  I love to print designs on heat transfer paper and make custom t-shirts for my boys and their friends :-)  

These adorable Avengers are the creations of Lisa over at Pretty Papers, Pretty Ribbons.  The font for the name is called Masked Marvel.  The printable transfers I use are June Tailor.  I print and cut them using my silhouette and then iron it on.  Super easy but a great personalized gift :-)

The last project I have for you today involves some sewing.  I will be the first to tell you that I am a beginner when it comes to sewing.  I get an idea in my head and then I just try to put it together on my own (which is what I did here).  I wanted to make something I could carry along in the car for my little guys that would keep them busy when  they get bored.  

Here it is folded up

The inside

The storage

I found some super cute white boards in the $ spot at Target, along with mini dry erase markers and erasers.  The pocket on the left holds the whiteboard and a few other books and the right side has compartments to the hold the markers, eraser and a hotwheel or two.  They don't take up much room at all!  It cost me less than $5 to make both of them because it doesn't take much material.  I don't have step by step instructions because I honestly just made it up as I went.  If anyone is interested I can try to write out the dimensions and how I put it together :-)

Blog Candy!

If you become a follower and leave a comment, I am giving away the "Dots for Sure" from Unity Stamps! (unfortunately due to shipping, US addresses only)

Thanks for hopping with us today! Don't forget to head back to Jessica's blog tomorrow for day 3 of this awesome hop! Lots of prizes are up for grabs :-)  You have until April 5th at Midnight CST to enter the giveaways.  I will be picking a random winner and posting it April 6th so please leave a way for me to contact you!

~Rebekah

PBD Easter themed Challenge

Hi Everyone!! Today we are starting the week off with an Easter themed Challenge over at Pink by Design!!  All you have to do is make any type of project with an Easter theme and link it up before Saturday at 11:59 p.m. CST.  We will randomly choose one lucky person to win a $10 gift certificate to the Pink by Design Store!!

Here is my Easter themed project!

The "Happy Easter" sentiment is from the PBD set "Mini Wrappers".  

Head on over and link up!! We have also announced the winners from the PBD New Release Blog Hop :-)

~Rebekah

New Release Sneak Peek!

Hi Everyone!
Today I get to give you a sneak peek of a new release coming soon from Pink by Design!!  Next Friday, you will get to see all of the new sets and have a chance to snatch them all up!!  I promise you won't be disappointed!

Here is my little sneak peek for you...

All the details of this fun little card are over at Pink by Design! Just click HERE!!

Thanks for stopping by today!

~Rebekah

Sweet Challenge

Happy Wednesday!
Our Sweet Challenge is still going on this week over at Pink by Design!!  You can create anything with a sweet theme and link up for a chance to win a $10 PBD gift certificate!!  CLICK HERE and then scroll down to the bottom to link up!  You have until Saturday Night at 11:59p.m. CST to enter!!

Here is some more inspiration using the dry embossing technique!

I used three different embossing folders on this Sweet Cake and then used "Everyday Banners" and "Take the Cake" from PBD.

Come back tomorrow for a sneak peak at some "soon to be released" sets from PBD :-)

~Rebekah

Brown, Pink, and White Color Challenge

Hi Everyone,
Today is the first day of a new challenge over at Pink by Design!  All you have to do is create a project using brown, pink, and white!  Link up with us before Saturday night and have a chance to win a great prize!!

Here is my card I created for the challenge!

The card base and strawberry are from the Silhouette store.  I added the chocolate myself.  The sentiment is from Pink by Design's "Scripted Year".

Now head on over to pink by design and link up :-)

~Rebekah

Pink by Design Challenge 10, 11 and 12

Whew!!
Is everyone else as exhausted as I am?!?!  I decided to write the last three challenges all in one post.  Challenge #10 is the challenge I created called "Go Wild"!  I made a layout from our trip to the zoo!

Click here for all the details of this challenge and layout!

The next challenge is a Single Layer Card.  I realized that I don't have any background stamps (I am going to have to do something about that!!)  I did have this little gift stamp and sentiment from Take the Cake and It's a Wrap 2.  It's really simple but would make a cute little card to stick to a gift!

The final challenge of the day is "Inspiration is Everywhere".  You are supposed to find something in your home and use it to inspire your project.  Well, after being locked up in my craft room all day, my kids had a great time tearing through the house and leaving quite a mess!! (My husband was with them but there is only so much you can do).  I decided to use my kids as my inspiration for this card, LOL!
 
They can be like a crazy tornado but at least they have fun and I enjoy them immensely!!  Find Joy Everyday is from the set "Enjoy the Journey"!

Here are my two little tornadoes!! They were more than happy to hold the project they inspired, LOL!

I hope you enjoyed the challenges today!!  Made sure you join us 8p.m. CST for the U-stream!  We are going to let you know if you are one of our lucky winners!! Lots of prizes!!

~Rebekah

Pink by Design Challenge #9

Buttons!!!  All you have to do in this challenge is use one or more buttons on any project!!  I placed the buttons where I wanted them and then drew my own petals.  I actually love the look of it :-)  The stamp set I used is called "To the Moon"!

Click here to go to the challenge!

~Rebekah

Pink by Design Challenge #5

Are you keeping up???
Here we are at Challenge #5 which is the Ombre Challenge.  The goal is to make something with like colors that blend into each other.  I used the stamp set "Just Sayin" for the cute fishy sentiment :-)

Click here to link up to this challenge!

~Rebekah

Pink by Design Challenge #4

Hi Again!
Challenge #4 is to use a Silhouette in your project.  I have been waiting to use this stamp set called "Cruisin" for quite awhile!  I found this fun surfer girl silhouette and thought the sentiment would be perfect for it!

Click here to link up to this challenge!!

~Rebekah

Pink by Design Challenge #3

Hello!

I just finished Challenge #3 which is Embossing!  I found this cute lifesaving device in the Silhouette Store and used Sweet Grams 1 for the sentiment :-)

This is a 3 1/2 x 3 1/2 card.  I used my dots and swirls folders for the embossing! Click here to link up to this challenge!

~Rebekah

Pink by Design Stamp Release Blog Hop!

Hi Everyone!
Thank you for joining us today on this fun hop to check out all of the amazing Pink by Design Stamp Releases!  If you are coming from Melisa, you are in the right spot. Just in case you lose your way or want to go back for a second look, here is the line up:

Pink by Design Blog www.pinkbydesignstamps.com

Sarah- www.pinkcricut.com

Julie- http://jk-littlebitofbling.blogspot.com/

Lisa- http://prettypaperprettyribbons.blogspot.com

Anna- http://www.stampanna.typepad.com

Liz http://www.217creations.com

Annette http://www.aspoonfullofsugarcrafts.blogspot.com/

Kathy http://kathyand3kids.blogspot.com

Dawn http://dawnmercedes.blogspot.com

Jess http://homespunelegance.blogspot.com/

Melisa www.MelisasCraftyCreations.blogspot.com

Rebekah http://craftyteachermom.blogspot.com

I am LOVING these new stamps being released by the super talented Sarah Hamer over at Pink by Design!    I decided to put a card together using the new set called "Sweet Grams 2".  These sentiments are made especially to be paired with different candies, but I decided to put a different spin on mine :-)

I found this adorable heart puzzle in the Silhouette store and knew it would be perfect for the sentiment!  The little cupid is also in the store and added a fun splash of color.  I used my Martha Stewart heart corner punch and another Pink by Design set from the last release called "Everyday Banners".  I finished it off with some silver heart brads that I found at Michael's!

Sarah has been so sweet to give me some blog candy for one lucky recipient!  Make sure you are a follower and leave a comment telling me what your favorite set is from the new release, and you will have a chance to win the "Our Kids" stamp set!

Wasn't that sweet of her?!

Now it's time to head on over to the Pink by Design Store and buy all of the New Releases you just can't live without ;-)

Thank for celebrating along with us today!!

~Rebekah

Un-FROG-etable

It's Hump Day!
Yesterday it was my turn to post over at Pink by Design and today I am going to show you the card I made.

Isn't he cute?!  I found this little guy in the Silhouette online store along with the dragonfly and flowers.  I hand cut the sign, inked it with brown memento ink and then added this cute little sentiment!  It is from Pink by Design's set called "Just Sayin' ".  This set is so fun and has lots of unique sentiments!  Head on over and check it out!

Also, Pink by Design has another Stamp Release this Friday! We are going to start the fun off with a blog hop and there will be lots of sneek peeks along the way.  I am one of the stops and you are definitely going to want to check it out :-)

Have a great day!

~Rebekah

Pink by Design Sneak Peek!

Hi Everyone,
Pink by Design is releasing a bunch of new stamp sets this Friday and I am so excited to give you a sneak peek today.  I can guarantee that you are going to want every set because they are perfect for so many projects, cards, and layouts!

 The "Sweet Birthday Wishes" is not from the new releases.  It is from the stamp set "Take the Cake".

And here is a little candy dispenser that I made from the silhouette store to go along with the card

There will be a blog hop and U-stream this Friday.  You don't want to miss it!!

The blog hop with start at http://pinkbydesignstamps.com on Friday morning.  See you there :-)

~Rebekah

It's Your Birthday!

Hi Everyone,
Today is my turn to post over on the Pink by Design blog!  Go check out my fun "Angry Birds" themed card I made for my husband!  I am also going to share the other "Angry Birds" card I made for his twin brother here with you today!
I found free jpgs on the internet to download and used the cut & print feature to make them the perfect size for my card.  I hand cut and inked all the boards and grass.  I used my silhouette for the 32 and one of the oldest pink by design stamp sets called "Simply Everything".  On the inside of the card I used one of the newer stamp sets called "Take the Cake".

Trust me when I say this sentiment was perfect for him ;-)

Also, you don't want to miss the Pink by Design blog hop and U-stream this Friday!!!  There are so many awesome releases and you will get lots of sneak peeks this week!!

Have a wonderful day,

~Rebekah

Sweet Birthday Wishes

Hi Everyone,
I have a fun birthday card and matching gift bag to show you today.  I wanted to try something new with my card so I weaved ribbon through the top and scored it at a half inch to give it a different look.  I found the cupcake in the silhouette store and then saw this adorable cupcake gift bag!  I used the same colors that were in the card so they would go well together.  I put a couple little candles from Bath and Body Works along with a gift card inside!

The "Sweet Birthday Wishes" sentiment is from my favorite stamp designer, Pink by Design!!  Click here to look at the set I used!

~Rebekah

Funny Bunny!

Hi everyone!
Sorry I haven't been around much this week!  I have been so busy doing things with my kiddos that I haven't had a chance to be on my computer!  I am going to post some of the fun stuff we did this week on Monday but today I have a funny little card I made for my sister for Easter.

I am sure many of you have seen the little cartoon chocolate bunnies.  I love them and wanted to re-create it in a card!  I found the bunnies on my silhouette store and used my scallop punch to make the bite marks.  The thought bubbles and grass were also in the store!

Makes me laugh everytime I see it ;-)  Check back with me on Monday and see some of the fun stuff I have been up to this past week!!

Have a great weekend,
~Rebekah

"A Happy Hello"

Happy Wednesday!
Yesterday was my turn to post a project over at Pink by Design and I wanted to share my project with you all today!

I wanted to make a card for my sweet friend, but wanted to make it extra special.  She loves to read, and I thought it would be a fun idea to attach a bookmark to her card!

The bookmark is attached by a perforated line that I put in using my silhouette studio!  If you would like all of the details on how to make this fun card, click here!

Check back tomorrow for a fun decor idea!

~Rebekah

Pink by Design Post (sneak peak)

Today is my turn to post over at http://pinkbydesignstamps.com .  Head on over and check out my fun card idea!  Here is a sneak peak!

I will post the full card tomorrow with directions on how to make it!!

~Rebekah