Monday, August 30, 2010

BBTB2 Blog Hop, Blog Candy & a Challenge

Wecome to BBTB2's Weekly Challenge and end of the month Blog Hop.  This week was Penny's week to select the challenge cut and she chose the apron cut on the cartridge From My Kitchen.  Penny is also hosting this week's challenge at Bitten By the Bug 2 and it just so happens that she is the person right in front of me for the hop, so if you didn't arrive here from Penny's blog, then you should start at the beginning at BBTB2 so you don't miss a single stop (or chance to win the blog hop goodies) along the way.

Since I recently did a card using this exact cut, I decided instead to use the apron on the new Country Life cartridge (it is my new favorite by the way!...cute, cute images all of them!).  I also used the new Kitschy Kitchen 6 x 6 patterned papers from Melissa Frances to complete this card.


Now before you run off to the next stop... let me tell you about what you can win right here at Runs with Scraps.  This week I am giving away a $17.50 gift certificate to one of my favorite places to buy stamps... My Favorite Things.  To have a chance to win, all you need to do is sign up to be a follower of this blog (if you aren't already....but umm, you are, right??!!) :-) and leave me a comment right here telling me what your favorite Cricut Cartridge or Die Cut is.  It is THAT easy to enter to win... I'll draw and announce the winner on Sunday September 4! 

Now after you do those things, go ahead and hop on over to Jeri's blog - as she is the next stop along the way!

Enjoy the hop and don't forget to join us for challenge!

Supplies Used:
Cardstock:  Kraft, Pure Poppy, Stampers Select (Papertrey Ink)
Patterned Paper: Kitschy Kitchen (Melissa Frances)
Stamps: Classic Messages (Hero Arts)
Ink: Antique Linen Distress Ink, Archival Coffee Ink (Ranger)
Fiber: Fresh Snow 3/8 inch Twill (Papertrey Ink), Button Twine (Studio Calico)
Embellishments: Pearl Stick Pin (JBS) 4 inch white Doilies (Wilton)
Other Tools: Medium Scallop die cut (Papertrey Ink), Cricut Expression, Country Life cartridge (ProvoCraft)
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37 comments:

  1. Carole BeathAugust 30, 2010 at 12:01 PM

    Beth...I love your take on our challenge. Great colors in the design.
    I just noticed your "superpowers from Diet Pepsi" ... ha ha ha.
    Carole

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  2. BobbiAugust 30, 2010 at 12:15 PM

    This is a cute card, I have been looking at Country Life but am still on the fence. My favorite cart is Lacey Labels at the moment.

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  3. CourtAugust 30, 2010 at 12:21 PM

    Right now my favorite cart is Summer in Paris, but once my French Manor cart gets here, I am sure it will be my new favorite!

    Great card! I love the DT paper that you use!

    courts crafts blog at gmail dot com

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  4. Susan EdwardsAugust 30, 2010 at 12:26 PM

    Beth this is great. I feel like I learn something from you every single week. I love the doily behind the apron, it looks like lace at the bottom edge of the skirt. Your embellishment is fabulous - so much detail on that one little piece!

    Fabulous!
    xx Susan

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  5. RAPAugust 30, 2010 at 12:29 PM

    Cute card. My favorite cartridge is Wild cards.

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  6. KristinaAugust 30, 2010 at 12:30 PM

    This is so cute, love that paper! Oh, and the doilies are a great touch! And oh, um the pin is another great touch...just love this one!

    I'm not sure which is my fav, I like a little bit about everything I have. If I was forced to pick, I would say Create a Critter.

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  7. JeriAugust 30, 2010 at 12:52 PM

    Love the doily you added on. That really makes it look From The Kitchen. Super cute card done with great papers.

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  8. AnonymousAugust 30, 2010 at 1:02 PM

    Oh, isn't that pretty! Love how it's all dressed up with the doily!

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  9. My SerendipityAugust 30, 2010 at 2:33 PM

    The doily really sets this off and I love, love, love the colors! Very nice job :)

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  10. AmandaAugust 30, 2010 at 2:36 PM

    You card is so beautiful it looks like it was made with lot of love!! Thanks for the chance win such a great prize!!

    Amanda:0)

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  11. Bella and Aidees MomAugust 30, 2010 at 2:49 PM

    This is super cute...I will have to check out that apron from CL...I love that cart and need to open it...Ha..Krista

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  12. AnonymousAugust 30, 2010 at 3:26 PM

    This card is really cute. Love this cut. My fav cart "now" is Happy Hauntings. I did the 3D haunted house last week.

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  13. Maureen ReissAugust 30, 2010 at 3:48 PM

    Super cute!!! My fav cart is Storybook. I love all the cuts on that one, it's my go to cart. Thanks for the chance to win
    reissfam10@aol.com

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  14. connieAugust 30, 2010 at 3:58 PM

    Cute card! I don't have many cartridges but one of my favorites is Tags, Bags, Boxes & More.

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  15. littlenAugust 30, 2010 at 5:22 PM

    Great card. TFS.

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  16. CarolynAugust 30, 2010 at 5:28 PM

    Beth, This is a very cute apron cut. I have to say Child Year is my fav. tfs

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  17. GiGiAugust 30, 2010 at 8:13 PM

    I love your card. Right now my favorite cart is Happy Hauntings! I'm having lots of fun creating Halloween stuff! :D
    booger1 at tds.net

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  18. Kendra-Sue and JamieAugust 30, 2010 at 8:33 PM

    My favorite cart is A Child's Year. The images still tug my heart after all this time. Whenever I'm stuck I know it will help me out.

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  19. spelsueAugust 30, 2010 at 8:34 PM

    lovely card so many great touches.

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  20. DonnaMundingerAugust 30, 2010 at 8:44 PM

    So pretty, Beth! LOVE the papers (I almost used them myself!) That alternative apron is just darling! Favorite cart?Yikes! At the moment it's Happy Hauntings or Oct 31st. xxD

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  21. SusanAugust 30, 2010 at 9:27 PM

    What PERFECT paper! LOVE your card! There are sooo many favorite cartridges ~ Heritage, Happy Haunting, Forever Young ~ and then there's the list of the ones I know will be favorites once I buy them! :-)
    SusanJ

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  22. grambojoanAugust 30, 2010 at 9:28 PM

    after seeing all the great cards on this blog i think ill have to get this cart.

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  23. ScrappyScavengerAugust 30, 2010 at 10:34 PM

    I love aprons! My favorite cart? childs yeat, I guess. So much to use for my children and all the grown children....so many memories! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  24. UnknownAugust 30, 2010 at 10:35 PM

    I have to say I am stuck on create a critter right now but it seems each cart I use becomes my new favorite!!! Love your card!!

    Sandi

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  25. scrapaholicjenAugust 31, 2010 at 1:37 AM

    Beautiful card! Love how you embellished the button! My favorite cartridge at the moment is Paisley, but it changes from day to day - I love them all!
    qtme2003 at yahoo dot ca

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  26. sucorAugust 31, 2010 at 2:36 AM

    Beautiful card! Love the doily and papers! My favorite cart right now is Heritage.

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  27. Audrey PettitAugust 31, 2010 at 6:45 AM

    Hi there, Beth! How are you girl? Before I say anything about your cutie patootie card, I MUST say how much I adore you. You leave the sweetness, most funny comments on my blog that just lift my heart every time. I'm always so happy to see that you've stopped by and can't wait to read what you wrote. You ALWAYS make me laugh out loud. And for that, I thank YOU!
    And now that I'm done raving ;)I have to say how adorable your card is! I love that paper pieced apron and love those sweet papers. I hadn't seen that MF line before. Yum! Love your ribbon and bow tied with that pin and button and adore the doily behind the apron.
    Hope you have a wonderful day!

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  28. VeronicaAAugust 31, 2010 at 11:55 AM

    Your project is adorable. For me, the doily makes the card. My favorite cartridge to date is Create-a-Critter. I just love the darling images. Thanks for sharing and the opportunity to win.
    Veronica
    vballen@comcast.net

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  29. MarionmentAugust 31, 2010 at 1:49 PM

    Your card is too cute. My favorite cartridge is Wild Cards.

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  30. PatAugust 31, 2010 at 3:59 PM

    Your card is just precious! I think French Manor might be my favorite!

    Hugs,
    Pat

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  31. JenniferAugust 31, 2010 at 4:11 PM

    Beth,

    I love your card!!! :) That background paper is too cute and just perfect for this!

    My favorite Cricut Cartridge is probably Create a Critter...but I haven't even received it yet! Lol! (I have been waiting for the price to go down and it's finally on its way. But I have loved it since it was released!)

    Thank you so much for sharing and for the chance to win,

    Jennifer
    partridgelu at yahoo dot com

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  32. CrystalAugust 31, 2010 at 7:19 PM

    Super cute cart. I so want Country Life, it is the second one on my want list right now! So cute!
    My favorite font cart is Learning Curve, go to it all the time. For a shape it depends on what I am working on at the time!

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  33. CraftyhomemadeSeptember 1, 2010 at 10:52 AM

    Beatiful and elegant. Thanks.

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  34. GabyCreates.comSeptember 2, 2010 at 3:00 AM

    Nice and cute and I like the doilly you added, nice touch!

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  35. Denise BryantSeptember 2, 2010 at 7:38 AM

    Love your sweet apron card! I don't have a cricut so am not familiar with the cartridges, but I love this apron!
    DeniseB

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  36. ♥Jan♥September 2, 2010 at 3:46 PM

    This little apron made me laugh ! And I love the doily with it, just so "mommy" or I guess for you and for me, "grandma" ... George is my favorite ! (and you know why, lol)

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  37. abusybee - DoubleClick ConnectionsSeptember 2, 2010 at 8:53 PM

    I love the colors on this! My favorite cartridge is New arrivals! I'm already a follower!

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