Dawnica's Korner

2011-12-15T19:21:00.003-10:00

Wow it has been forver since I have posted anything! I am super sorry.
My computer has been down, kids have been sick, had a birthday, and Christmas is creeping upon us very fast.
I will try to post some of the things that I have been doing around here.
Hope everyone is having a great December!!!

Katie Evens Week # 4 Halloween

2011-11-01T21:04:00.000-10:00

Aloha Everyone,

I am entering this photo to Katie Evans Photoberfest Week # 4 Halloween.

My daughter dressed up as a cowgirl this year!

Photoberfest Week # 4 Halloween

2011-10-26T08:52:00.002-10:00

Aloha Everyone,

I am entering this photo in Katie Evans photo challenge.

This week it is Halloween.

This picture is taken this weekend at some cabins that we were staying at high in the mountains. Looks pretty spooky don't you think.

Please click on the image to view larger.

Photoberfest Action Week!

2011-10-17T22:08:00.001-10:00

Aloha Everyone,

I am entering this photo at Katie Evans Photography blog for her photo contest.

This week is action shots. I love this picture. I love how you can see the water, and how my son looks like a monkey with his arms.

I don't even remember taking this shot. I just kept taking picutres of all my kids playing at the beach and having fun!

Haunted House

2011-10-12T21:28:00.000-10:00

Aloha Everyone,

I wanted to share with you my Haunted House that I made for some Halloween Decorations!

This is cut from the Cricut Happy Hauntings Cartridge. I cut it on the large 12 x 24 paper, so it was cut at 10 1/2 inches. I embossed everything to add texture and a more real feel.

It was fun and my kids were pretty impressed!

Scrappy Moms Stamps- Terrific Tuesday Challenge!

2011-10-03T00:08:00.003-10:00

Aloha Everyone,

I have been missing from the blogging world, and miss being here. I had a crazy last couple of weeks with broken cars, and things that have occupied my days, that are not fun. Anyway!

I wanted to share my project that I made for the Scrappy Moms Stamps Terrific Tuesday Challenge. Stop by Scrappy Moms Stamps and see all the other awesome projects! The challenge was to use the Mini Monster cartridge. I bought it last year and this is the first time I am using it. I have loved it, but didn't have enough time to play with it last year. I was so excited for this challenge because it gave me a heads up on Halloween.

I cut out pretty much all of the monsters from the handbook. I attached tooth picks on the backs of them so I can use them for adorable cupcakes decorations for a Halloween party. I cut the monsters at 2 1/2 inches. I added stickles, and some of them I used goggly eyes.

I wanted to make cupcakes and show them off, but just couldn't get around to it, so please use your imagination!!!

Have a Great Week!

I Heart Faces!

2011-09-26T09:39:00.008-10:00

I am entering my son's Football picture at I Heart Faces photo challenge.

He didn't take a picutre with his team on picture day and I was so upset.

He said "no worries momma, I will bring home my gear and you can take pics". I am glad we did and I think he loved how they came out.

Click on the picture to enlarge!

2011-09-12T09:56:00.003-10:00

Aloha Everyone,

This post is about sewing. I love to sew and I am just a beginner. I would love to learn how to be a master seamstress. I can dream though!!!

A friend of ours just had their little baby girl and I wanted to make something homemade as their baby gift.

So I came up with this...

My daughter loves her silky blanket that she has had for the past 7 years (shhh.. don't tell anyone). So I made this blanket, my daughter commented that blanket is bigger than mine. Then I made a stack of flannel burp clothes. I wanted to add something else so I decided to make a toy. This is from the DIY Sisters and it is a pin cushion, but who could put a pin in these adorable owls. Here is the link if interested!

I sent the top picture owl to my friend and have 2 more at home. They were a lot of fun and easy to make.

Exciting News!!!

2011-09-08T22:15:00.006-10:00

Aloha Everyone,

I found out today that I will have the pleasure of being able to be the Guest Designer over at Scrappy Moms Stamps in June of next year. Yes it is far away, but I am so excited. I just love, love, love Scrappy Moms Stamps.

Click HERE to check out their blog!

Fall projects!

2011-08-31T21:29:00.002-10:00

Aloha Everyone,

Just a quick post. I have the back to school sickies since last week.

I wanted to share this project. I guess I am getting ready for fall.

If anyone is interested on the cut file post me a comment and I will list it.

Have a great week and stay healthy!

Hawaii Theme Bog Hop Round 2!!!

2011-08-20T20:21:00.002-10:00

Aloha Everyone,

Are you ready for Day 2 of this awesome blog hop?

I can't wait to see what everyone has made.

You can start at Nicolette's blog here.

I made a cute little treat box from My Time to Craft free svg file called No glue reclosable treat box.

I also made an adorable gate fold card from SVGcuts.com free file called Scalloped Gatefold card.

I followed through with the Pineapple theme cut from the Cricut Preserves cart.

Hope you enjoy!

Please enjoy the rest of the hop with all of the inspiring ladies. Susan is your next blog.

I love all your comments- Thank You for leaving me Love!

Hawaii Theme Bog Hop!!!

2011-08-19T18:20:00.002-10:00

Aloha Everyone,

Welcome to the fabulous Nicolette's Hawaii Theme Blog Hop!

I am so excited to share with everyone what I had made.

My children love drinking out straws, so I decided to add a little bling to them.

I used the Cricut Preserves cartridge and cut out the adorable Pineapple. I added some dimension and stacked them with fun colors and cut 2 slits in the back to slip the straw through.

I think it is a fun way to celebrate summer.

Now hop on over to Susan's blog at here, and see what else everyone made!

It's a 2 day hop so come back tomorrow and see what I have come up with.

Leave me some LOVE~ I love all your comments!!!

Long time no see!

2011-08-15T13:26:00.004-10:00

Aloha Everyone,

Oh wow! It's been a long time since I blogged.

Today I have a project that was cut from SVGcuts.com. (Click on the upper right top corner to be directed to their site).

They are an awesome company and they have great svg files. They also have many free files. So go check them out.

This is a Wedding theme project.

I used the Crush on you boxes file for the adorable take out box.

The 3D Mums and Fall flower kit was used for the beautiful flower,

and the I do was a free cut file.

I embossed the take out box panels so it added some dimension.

I also embossed the the many different layers to add more dimension.

Scrapbook layout

2011-07-15T12:04:00.008-10:00

Aloha Everyone,

Summer has been very busy with my awesome children home!

Here is my recipe:

* Gypsy to to cut the circles, Accent Essentials cut at 3.00 for the outside and 2.65 for the inside circle,

* Smaller circles cut at 2.41 for the outside and 2.13 for the inside circle, and

*Smallest circles cit at 2.14 for the outside and 1.89 for the inside

*I used some of the middle circles for journaling blocks.

*Photo mats were made with Gypsy Wanderings cut at 4.00 for the outside, and 3.75 for the inside.

* My Pink Stamper's Family & Friends stamp set.

*Doodling with my white pen!

**I forgot to add my flower. Here is 2 pictures with the flower and the other pictures don't have a flower. I think it looks much cuter with the flower.

2011-06-18T21:10:00.003-10:00

Aloha Everyone,

Happy Father's Day to all the men!

Things have been busy with summer, and Father's Day came fast.

I wanted to share just a few things we were making for my hubby.

I made the adorable tie box from SVG cuts using the All About Dad Kit File. I really had fun making it and it was so easy.

In one box we loaded it with candy, and the other one has three stamped washers that we turned into a key chain. My 3 daughters chose what they wanted to say and I stamped it for them. I didn't take a picture of the key chain but here is an example of the stamped washers HERE.

I also made a card from the SVG cuts with the shirt and tie card, but since my hubby isn't a tie guy I made it into a regular shirt.

This is the card I made, I did personalize it up a bit with some doodling, and I added his work logo on the front, but I did forget to take a picture.

I wanted to take a picture of all 3 things I made but my camera wanted to focus on my outside palms instead. So you get to see my blurry project. LoL!

Have a great day!

Day 2 of Nicolette's Birthday Bash!

2011-06-01T17:21:00.003-10:00

Aloha Everyone,

Welcome to day 2 of Nicolette's Birthday Bash.

For my project I made a card with mickey's ears for my idea!

I used Lauren's from 40:31 Creations new set of stamps. Lauren is who I design for. This is a sneak peak of her stamps. They are not available for purchase just yet.

Here is the blog line up in case you get lost.

1. Nicolette www.beyondscrapin.blogspot.com

2.Cheryl http://CardsbyCG.blogspot.com/

3. Tammy http://tammyjennings.blogspot.com/

5. Krista http://www.KristasPaperCafe.com/

6. Karelj www.kareljcreations.com

7. Denise http://deesdesignsfrommyheart.blogspot.com/

8. Paula D www.scrapyourworld1.blogspot.com

9.Jenny http://jennyplace26.blogspot.com/

10. Kimmarie http://kimmarieskorner.blogspot.com/

11. Carol C. http://cardstockscissorsandglue.blogspot.com/

12. Corrine P http://celebratingordinarymoments.blogspot.com/

13. Anita http://anitaandbugs.blogspot.com/

14. Ellen http://lifeatwalnuthill.blogspot.com/

16. Deborah http://www.scrappingmamma.net/

17. Stacy http://CreatingACraftyLife.blogspot.com/

18. Pam http://pammejo-scrapbookflair.blogspot.com/

19. Jenn N. http://craftyfulgardens.blogspot.com/

20. Kristal http://gettingcricky.com/

21. Alina http://www.neverstoppscrapping.blogspot.com/

23. Brynn http://www.flairandfrillscreativity.blogspot.com/

24. Dawnica http://www.dawnicakorner.blogspot.com/~ YOU ARE HERE!

25. Ellen http://www.cardmonkey-business.blogspot.com/

I Love all your wonderful comments! So leave me some Love!

Nicolette's Birthday Bash Blog Hop!

2011-05-31T16:39:00.008-10:00

Aloha Everyone,

Today is Nicolette's Birthday and we are celebrating it with a 2 day blog hop. If you have come from Brynn at http://www.flairandfrillscreativity.blogspot.com/, then you are on the right track. If not you can start at Nicolette's blog at www.beyondscrapin.blogspot.com/.

Thank you Nicolette for celebrating your birthday with me. Hau'oli lā hānau! Happy Birthday!

Here is a card I made for the hop.

Your next and final stop is Ellen from http://www.cardmonkeybusiness.blogspot.com/.

Leave me a comment and tell me what you think of my card, I love comments!!!

Terrific Tuesday Challenge!!!

2011-05-15T15:17:00.002-10:00

Aloha Everyone,

Scrappy Moms Stamps is having their fun Terrific Tuesday Challenge! This time we are supposed to be using the Once Upon A Princess Cartridge. I really do love this cartridge, but I need to use it more.

For my project I made a Princess Castle for my daughter's birthday.

I cut the castle as large as I could on 12x12 which came out to 8 1/4. I used my Gypsy for the tower roofs so I could fit them on one 12 x 12 paper. I embossed all the cuts and made them look like stone. I had a lot of fun making this castle!

MPS NSD Challenges!

2011-05-09T15:28:00.004-10:00

Aloha Everyone,

I am doing a quick post of my projects that I did for My Pink Stamper National Scrapbook Day Challenges.

I will post more about these projects later.

This is a card that I made for Challenge # 8 A Summer Theme
I made this mini milk box for Challenge # 5 Make a 3-D item.
These cute little post it note holders were made for Challenge # 12 Kid's Theme
I made this bracelet for Challenge # 1 Anything Cupcake

I have a Winner!!!

2011-05-07T08:08:00.002-10:00

Aloha Everyone,

I have a winner from the Mom's Day Blog Hop!

Squiggles contact me at islandgurls at hawaii dot rr dot com with your info.

xxsquigglesxx said...

I love these bookmarks. I follow via GFC as squiggles87.

I really had fun with this hop and everyone made awesome projects!

Thank You to everyone for hopping along with us.

Mom's Day Blog Hop!!!

2011-04-29T18:09:00.008-10:00

Aloha Everyone,

I am so excited to be in this blog hop with Nicolette and the awesome line up of wonderful ladies.

I love that this is for Mother's Day and it is the week before so others can get some inspiration for their projects.

If you came here from Janice http://www.cricutconfessions.com/ then you are on the right track.

For my project I decided to make fabric book markers and a milk carton filled with some treats.

I got the idea and tutorial from Skip To My Lou. She has some great ideas. The milk carton tutorial is from here.

I am having blog candy, but I haven't put it together yet so it will be a surprise until the winner receives it.

To enter to win You HAVE to be a follower, and leave me a comment with a way to contact you. That's all I ask.

Thanks for stopping by!!!

Your next stop is Jennifer R from

www.craftycardgallery.blog

spot.com

Cards for a Swap

2011-04-11T21:53:00.000-10:00

Aloha,

I wanted to share some cards that I made for a card swap that I just participated in. I really had fun making them and getting some cards in return. I will post a picture of the cards that I receive when I get them all.

I wanted to know if anyone is interested in a swap for the youth. My daughter really wants to have a swap for her age group. Age 8 and up. Or just participate in a swap if people don't mind receiving a card from a 10 1/2 year old. She tried to have one at school. She enlisted about 10 girls, but they just ripped out some binder paper and drew or wrote something on it and quickly handed it to her. This was after she worked really hard all week long making these cards for them. She felt cheated, but I did tell her that everyone may not know how to make a nice card with card stock and to not hold it against them. She tried a few more times after explaining how to make one, then she gave up and is now begging me to post about having a card swap for youth.

So if you are interested please email me at

islandgurls at hawaii dot rr dot com, or leave me a comment with your info.

She would be your best friend eternally!!!

Gecko picture

2011-04-05T21:10:00.000-10:00

Aloha Everyone,

I wanted to share this beautiful picture of this gecko when we went to the zoo on Spring break.

Isn't he gorgeous. I just love his colors.

Spring Beauty Layout

2011-04-04T17:57:00.000-10:00

Aloha Everyone,

I hope everyone is doing well and in good health. I have not posted anything in so long I almost forgot how.

I am sorry for being MIA.

The whole Feb. my whole house got sick, and in March spring break came along and my mom came to visit. I thought I would have more time crafting but that was not the case.

I have had 2 birthdays and another one this weekend.

We have been busy having sleep overs and party projects.

Life can sure get busy!!! But, I do love it.

Now on to my project it is my Design Team project for Crop Chocolate. I love that store. Check it out, it can be addicting.

I used Basic Grey Paper in Ambrosia, and BoBunny Wraps from Gabrielle.

I made the flower using the Cricut Mother's Day Bouquet.

The butterfly was cut using my Gypsy and the Cricut Indie Art butterfly. It was stretched.

Terrific Tuesday "Create A Critter" Challenge

2011-02-28T17:45:00.000-10:00

Aloha Everyone,

Here is my entry for the Scrappy Mom's Stamps Terrific Tuesday Challenge. We were supposed to use the Create a Critter Cricut Cartridge.

I made a name tag for my baby boy, to hang on his backpack.

Vacation Layout

2011-02-27T19:31:00.000-10:00

Aloha Everyone,

Here is a vacation layout that I made with my Crop Chocolate goodies! I am on their design team and get to play with some of their great scrapbooking chocolate! It is a online website that has great deals on scrapbooking items. You must check it out.

www.cropchocolate.com

Recipe

* All pattern paper is Fancy Pants

* I used the Making Memories Distressing Kit for inking the edges and distressing my tickets.

* I made my own pattern paper using the QuickStampz Clearstamps and using the Making Memories Distressing Kit.

* The Getaway is a clear sticker from Making Memories de. fined set.

* The glitter flower is from the Making Memories {note}worthy glitter jigsaws.

Valentine School Treats!

2011-02-13T10:15:00.000-10:00

Aloha Everyone,

I have been MIA because Myself and my whole family has caught the flu. My first kid was sick from Tuesday, then on Thursday I had 2 more, then the baby woke up from a nap sick:( Then on Friday I got sick and another kid got sick. Then on Saturday we were all sick. Keep in mind my hubby has been sick too:( All you hear in my house is cough, cough, sniff, mom I don't feel good.... So today on Sunday I only have 1 better. Hope this goes away soon.

I just wanted to share my Valentine's Treat for the kids school. Only 3 of them are bringing treats. I decided to keep it simple. I cut tags from the Sweethearts Cartridge. I stamped and embossed the tags with Lauren's adorable Love stamp set from 40:31 Creations.

Have a great Valentine's Day!

40:31 Creations Design Team Post

2011-01-31T21:50:00.000-10:00

Aloha Everyone,

I hope you are having a great Tuesday.

I am a guest designer for Lauren over at 40:31 Creations.

Today we are sharing her awesome stamps with everyone. If you have not stopped by her blog, do so as soon as you can. She has some awesome stamps that she just came out with.

Today is her birthday, and she is celebrating by having her stamps on sale.

Hau'oli La Haunau Lauren! Happy Birthday!

We are featuring her Love Stamp Set. Isn't it adorable!!

All of the stamp sayings are the Love Stamp Set.

Aloha- Dawnica

Terrific Tuesday Challenge - SWEETHEARTS!

2011-01-30T17:07:00.000-10:00

Aloha Everyone,

Here is my project for Scrappy Mom Stamps Terrific Tuesday Challenge. Tuesday's challenge was to use the Sweethearts cartridge, (which I just received on Friday). Really cute cartridge!

I also just received on Friday my set of Love Stamps from Lauren at 40:31 Creations. If you have not seen her new line of stamps you so need to, they are very cute and she has some for all occasions.

Recipe

* Sweethearts Cricut Cartridge cut the Shape @ 4.70 Width & 3.22 Height

*The white heart is the middle of a cut that I cut @ 1.50 Width & 1.42 Height

* The other hearts are cut @ 3.94 Width & 2.14 Height there were many of them but I only used a few.

* Red string

*Cute mini clothes pins

*Signo white pen

* 40:31 Creations Love Stamps

Aloha- Dawnica

I (heart) U Layout

2011-01-23T10:16:00.000-10:00

Aloha Everyone,

Here is a layout with a love theme.

*I used my Gypsy and welded the heart border together from

the Love Struck 2010 Cartridge cut @ 11.50 height, & 4.99 width

*Lacy Labels Lite Cartridge cut the outside photo mats @ 5.22 height, & 5.68 width

inside mat used the shift key, cut @ 5.22 height, & 5.42 width

*Create a Critter Cartridge

I (heart) U cut @ 2.72 height, & 4.90 width

Heart shape journal tag cut @ 3.00 height, & 3.79 width

*Paper from Fancy Pants, Metallic Paper from Slice

*Ribbon from Stash.

*Sew on zig zag around layout. ( my favorite part)

*Flowers from Prima

Aloha- Dawnica

Valentine's Paper Globe

2011-01-18T21:50:00.000-10:00

Aloha Everyone,

I found this great blog Heather Bailey with awesome directions on how to make paper globes.

I used my cricut and cut out the 20 circles that is needed. Then I used her pattern to make my triangle, and traced it in the middle. Math was not my best subject.

I embossed my stamp image on the dark papers, and used red ink for the white papers.

Here is my finished project. I just adhered the circles any random order, then attached some red ribbon on top and bottom and added a little bling using my jewelry finds.

This turned out to be a pretty big globe. I cut it on the circut at 5 inches. I probably would make my next cut at 3 inches.

Have a great day!

Aloha- Dawnica

A layout for My Boys!

2011-01-18T13:44:00.000-10:00

Aloha Everyone,

I made a scrapbook layout for my boys. I have 3 and all of them fit this title.

I used Gypsy Wanderings cartridge for the middle shape.

The "Here comes trouble" and dump truck is cut from the B is for Boys Cricut Lite cartridge.

The stamp is from Pink Cricut's Pink by Design Simply Everything set.

The tag on the stamp is cut from Lacy Labels Cricut Lite cartridge.

Aloha- Dawnica

Blog Button!

2011-01-17T11:42:00.000-10:00

Yay, I figured out how to make my own blog button. I am so excited!! Nothing special, but please grab the button code and add to your blog. I would love to feel some love!!!

Aloha- Dawnica

My Scrappy Moms Stamps Terrific Tuesday Challenge!

2011-01-15T15:32:00.000-10:00

Here is my project for the Scrappy Moms Stamps challenge.

I didn't have the Birthday Bash Cartridge so I used Paisley.

Guest Designer for 40:31 Creations

2011-01-15T06:55:00.000-10:00

Aloha Everyone,

Hope all is well.

I was choosen to be a Guest Designer for Lauren over at 40:31 Creations. How exciting!!!

She has a new line of stamps coming out, so be sure to stop by her blog.

Have a great weekend!

Aloha- Dawnica

My Creative Time with Emma

2011-01-06T12:57:00.000-10:00

Aloha Everyone,

Here is my project for Emma's from My Creative Time throwback thursday challenge.

*I used A Child's Year Cricut Cartridge cut at 3 inches

*Martha Stewart Punch

*Lace

* Embossed the LOVE stamp

My Pink Stamper Design Team Project

2011-01-05T16:38:00.000-10:00

Aloha Everyone,
I hope everyone is having a great week.
Here is my project for Robyn's My Pink Stamper Design Team project.
I really just wanted to challenge myself on completing a project, with certain criteria involved. I don't mind if I am not chosen, I just love creating!!!
Here is the recipe:
*B is for Boy Cricut Lite Cartridge- Postage Stamp Cut. I welded 2 cuts together with my Gypsy at 5.97 width; 5.52 height.
*Gypsy Wanderings Cartridge- Tree cut at 2.89 width; 4.00 height.
*Sugar & Spice Cricut Lite Cartridge- Owl cut at 3 inches
*prima flowers
*pink ribbon from my stash
*Tags, Bags, Boxes & More Cartridge- Tag cut at 3.00 inches and inside tag cut at 2.25 width; 0.36 height
*My Pink Stamper Family & Friends Stamp set
*Shiny Paper from Slice
*Pattern Paper from Fancy Pants

Aloha- Dawnica

Hau'oli Makahiki Hou! Happy New Year!

2011-01-03T11:59:00.001-10:00

Aloha Everyone-

I have not been crafting much. I have my kids home for the break and have been enjoying spending time with them.

We went to the zoo, teaching the girls how to sew (one of my daughters got a new sewing machine for Christmas), watching movies, cleaning house before the new year or we'll have bad luck (my kids think I 'm nuts), and just taking it easy. I love it.

Tomorrow it all goes away. Kids are back in school which means back to early mornings and picking up and dropping off kids. Busy, Busy, Busy!!!

I wanted to share some pictures of how we celebrated our New Years!

Have a great New Years!!!

Aloha- Dawnica

Homemade Gifts!!!

2010-12-11T14:31:00.000-10:00

Aloha Everyone,

I wanted to share some inspiration I got from the web on some homemade gifts.

These are etched mugs for my family. I got this idea from Michelle from

scraping with my bug.com. She is awesome and has many great ideas!
These are fluffy socks for the ladies.

My first grader took these to her teachers. Them loved them. I got this idea from the greenbean crafterole.com. She has many great projects!
Have fun with you Holiday projects!

Aloha- Dawnica

Cards!

2010-12-01T04:30:00.000-10:00

Aloha Everyone,

I hope everyone is having a great week.

I want to Thank everyone who joined us on the Blog Hop.

I had so much fun making my Advent Calendar and reading all the lovely comments.

Here are a couple easel cards that I made.

The dog is from B is for Boy Cricut Lite Cartridge using Scrappy Mom Stamps found HERE !

This card is from Bloom Cricut Lite Cartridge, using Hero Arts Stamps.

Have a great day!

Aloha- Dawnica

Winner!!!

2010-11-30T09:09:00.000-10:00

Aloha Everyone,

I have a winner!

Mad Crafter said...

Such a wonderful calendar! Looks so pretty. Your scarf is beautiful. Whoever wins that is really lucky:)
~Madison www.funkycards.blogspot.com

That winner is you so please email me at islandgurls at hawaii dot rr dot com, with you mailing address.

Advent Calendar Blog Hop!!!

2010-11-26T22:00:00.000-10:00

Aloha Everyone,

Yes it's here the Advent Calendar Blog Hop! Are you ready for all the great Christmas inspiration! I can't wait to see everyone's awesome creations. I want to thank Ruthie from September Ninth for having me, and letting me join in on the fun.

I do have BLOG CANDY at the end!!!

Now on to the fun!

Here is my Advent Calendar. I used felt for the back and made cake boxes to hold my advent sayings. I then used velcro to attach it to the felt. I had so much fun making this.

*This is a close up of the jump rings and the glass beads

*This is my list of things to put inside my boxes.

I got this list from Jessica Sprague (she is awesome).

* This is the cake box inked and the velcro attached on the back

*I was going to cut out snowflakes and glitter them, but found these red ones at Walmart instead!

*Material List

1-Felt 21" x 27"

white cardstock

red ribbon

red ink

jump rings

glass beads

velcro rough side only

glue dots

# set of stamps

silver metallic Sakura pen

Walmart glitter snowflakes

*Recipe for the Boxes & Tags

Cricut Cartridge Tags Boxes & More

*Boxes pg. 126

Cut the following cakes boxes as size follows

1- 3 3/4 "

2- 4"

4- 5"

5- 6"

6-7"

7-8"

for a total of 25 cake boxes

*Tags pg.91

Cut the following tags as size follows

1- 1 1/2"

3- 1 3/4"

4- 2"

5- 2 1/4"

6- 2 1/2"

7- 2 3/4"

for a total of 25 tags.

So here is how I put mine together.

1. cut the cake boxes

2.ink the cake boxes

3.put the velcro on the back on the boxes

4. cut the tags

5.stamp the tag #'s

6.ink the edges of the tags

7.doodle with the silver pen

8. make the ribbons bows

9.attach bows with 2 jump rings,

add some glass beads for some bling

10. attach jump rings to the inside middle knot of the bow

11.attach bow with tag to the cake box with glue dots

12.cut the felt sheet

13. place boxes with velcro backing to felt

14. Decorate as you wish

Before I Forget BLOG CANDY!!!!

I am giving away this beautiful handmade scarf with this beautiful handmade felt dahlia flower. It is very soft and I think it would make a great winter addition for yourself or as a gift.

If you would like to win here are the rules:

1. Please become a follower if you are not one.

2. Please leave me some love (a comment) and a way to get a hold of you.

Easy enough:)

I will draw the winner Monday Midnight Hawaii Time, and post on Tuesday's post.

Thanks for visiting and have fun with the rest of the hop!!!

Aloha- Dawnica

Gale- The Happy Stamper

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Sneak Peak Advent Calendar

2010-11-26T08:10:00.001-10:00

Aloha Everyone,

I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving. We had a wonderful time. Ate lots, and enjoyed great company.

Here is a sneak peak of my Advent Calendar.

Don't forget it will start tomorrow.

I can't wait.

I won an Award!

2010-11-24T19:21:00.000-10:00

I won this Award from the Amazing Gigi from The Cricut Bug.

Mahalo Gigi-

Here are the rules to this award
1. Thank and link back to the person who gave you the award
2. Share 8 things about yourself
3. Pay it forward to 8 blogs you have recently discovered
4. Contact those bloggers and tell them about the award
Here are the awesome bloggers that I chose to pass this wonderful award to

*8 Things About Myself

1. I love to make anything crafty. Not just paper, but anything that I can.

2. I love to sew, but am not very good at it.

3. I have more than one project at a time going on at any given time. At least 3.

I will start one, then have an idea for another one, and keep going. I do finish my projects.

4. Because of #3 you should see my desk. I need more space. I do clean up, when I am done.

5.I spend too much time on my computer admiring all these awesome blogs.

6.I wish I could make money from crafting. I spend all my spare time doing it.

7.I have a big family and my house is ALWAYS noisy. But, I love it.

8.I love bright bold colors.

*These are my 8 blogs that I have recently discovered in no particular order.

These ladies have some great talent. So please go check them out.

1. Greenbean: Greenbean's crafterole

2.Ashley: A New Design

3.Cindy: Skip to My Lou

4. Jessica Sprague: Jessica Sprague.com

5.Melanie: Scrappy Mel

6. Ruthie: September Ninth

7. Stephanie: Under the Table Dreaming

8. Melissa: Honey Scrap

Advent Calendar Blog Hop

2010-11-22T18:09:00.000-10:00

Aloha Everyone,

Have you heard of this wonderful Advent Calendar Blog Hop happening on Saturday November 27, 2010.

Come and join us and be inspired by 15 very talented ladies.

There will be lots of Blog Candy. Whoo Hoo!!!!

Aloha- Dawnica

Operation Write Home

2010-11-21T09:25:00.001-10:00

How adorable are these cards!
I had a group of girls make these cards for the Operation Write Home project!
I let them have these adorable cricut cuts from a card swap that I participated in.
Then we used the Scrappy Moms Stamp set Everyday Greetings & For the Boys.
We want to say Thank You for the Donation.
We love their stamps, they are AWESOME!

Aloha-
Dawnica

Congratulations Baby Card

2010-11-13T17:38:00.000-10:00

Aloha Everyone,
Here is an Easel card that I made for a new baby.
*Cricut cartridge Gypsy wanderings
*Scrappy Moms Stamps in Everyday Greeting
love all their stamps check them out at http://scrappymoms-stamps.blogspot.com/
Have a great day!!

Halloween pictures!!!

2010-11-06T07:13:00.001-10:00

Aloha Everyone,
Yes I know this is late but I wanted to show off my Halloweenies!!!
My little one really got the whole trick or treating down.
He would say trick or tweat, they when he got candy he would yell Thank You!!
He was so cute.
They all had a blast.

Crop Chocolate

2010-11-05T06:29:00.000-10:00

TWO Day Crop!!!
All day crops. I LOVE them! Go create! Enter the online crop! The best part? You don’t have to do anything or go anywhere!! When you have the chance, you sit down, log in, and enter a challenge or two. It’s completely free and you can win prizes!!

My favorite scrap deal website is hosting a TWO DAY crop this coming weekend, Nov. 6 and 7. 48 hours of challenges, games, prizes, and chat! Come join the fun!!!

www.cropchocolate.com

All you need to participate in the Online Crop and to be eligible for the prizes is to have an active CC account with a valid e-mail address. It will be part shopping, part crafting, part challenges, and completely fun! Come play to win some prizes, complete some projects (layouts, cards, altered items--you know finally use up some of you stash), and have some fun! There will also be some fun mini-games and activities going on under the Sweet Talk section of the website throughout the weekend, so make sure to stop by Sweet Talk and check them out too.

Can't make it for the whole weekend? No worries! The main challenges will be posted beginning on Saturday November 6th at 11:00 AM (CST) on the main page and it will alternate a challenge, then a SWEET deal, then another challenge, etc. If you miss a challenge on the main page they are always accessible under the "past deals" section of the website. The deadline for the submission of projects to be considered for prizes for the challenges is MONDAY, NOVEMBER 8th, 2010 11:59 PM MST unless an earlier deadline is stated. That is approximately 24 hours after the crop ends. The challenges will be posted between 11:00 AM and 11:00 PM (cst) on Saturday Nov 6th and 11:00 AM and 7:00 PM (cst) on Sunday Nov 7th.

Hope to see you there!!

Card for Madison

2010-10-30T20:15:00.001-10:00

Aloha My Friends,
I made an easel card for Madison.
I used Cricut Create a Critter, and Scrappy Mom Stamps
They are awesome!

http://www.techniquesbytrish.blogspot.com/
Stop by trish's blog and check out what a awesome person she is gathering all these card for a little 6 year old that has cancer.

2010-10-23T21:14:00.000-10:00

I Won!!!

2010-10-21T12:05:00.001-10:00

I didn't post about my prize that I won from Charity Hassel from http://meaningfulmenagerie.blogspot.com/.
I won a Gypsy. I just received it today!
What a great prize to win.
Thanks Charity!!!

I got my Cricut Back!!!

2010-10-17T18:39:00.000-10:00

I finally got my Cricut back. It took almost one month to get it back.
I am O.K. with that because the lovely people over at Provo Craft sent me a Pink Expression for a replacement.
Woo Hoo!!! Yah, Yah !!!! Can you hear me screaming now.
I love it and love Provo Craft!!!
O.K. so I did get my new expression a week or so ago, and have not had any time to play with it :(.
Life has been busy.
I am kind of addicted to checking out everyone blogs (since I didn't have my cricut) and wasting time away and not crafting myself.
I will start posting projects soon.

Sympathy Card

2010-10-17T18:38:00.000-10:00

Aloha Everyone,
This is a Sympathy Card that I made for my Hula Teacher's Mother-In-Law that just passed. She was a lovely lady and will be missed dearly.
This card is made from Cricut Wild Card Cartridge.

No Cricut

2010-09-09T16:18:00.000-10:00

I am waiting for my cricut to be shipped back to me. Provo Craft is replacing it and even upgrading it to a pink one. They are so awesome. I don't know how long I can last without it. I'm having cricut withdrawls!!!

2010-09-08T19:17:00.000-10:00

My Pink Stamper Winter Challenge

2010-08-31T20:17:00.000-10:00

Aloha Everyone,
Here is my project for Robyn's Winter Challenge.
Recipe
*Create a Critter Cricut Cartridge Skunk cut at 3 3/4
*Paper Doll Dress Up Cricut Cartridge Santa Hat cut at 4 inches
*Celebrate with Flourishes Cricut Lite Cartridge Christmas Tree cut at 5 inches
*Core'dinations paper
*Kraft paper
*Sakura White Gelly Roll pen
* Bling

Erin Lee Creative's Halloween Challenge

2010-08-28T16:09:00.001-10:00

Aloha Everyone,
Erin Lee from http://www.erinleecreative.com/ is having a Halloween Challenge.
Here is my project.
I made a 12 x 12 layout of Halloween from 2008.
Recipe
*All cuts from Happy Haunting Cricut Cartridge and Lacy Labels Cricut Lite Cartridges used with my Gypsy
*Haunted House cut at 11.75
*Frame inside haunted house was from Lacy Labels 2.63
*Willy Rot tombstone cut at 3.00
*Other tombstone cut at 3.00
*Graveyard cut at 5.00
*Bats cut at .5 and 1.00
*Tree cut at 5.00
*Phrase cut at 2.00
*Sakura White Gelly Roll pen

Fantabulous Cricut Challenge #24

2010-08-28T08:54:00.000-10:00

Aloha Everyone,
Here is my project for the Fantabulous Cricut Challenge. The theme was "Tropical".

Recipe
*Life's A Beach Cricut Cartridge used to cut the Hibicus flowers at 3 1/2, 2 1/2, & 1 1/2 inches.
*Core'dinations Cardstock used for all the colors
*Blue mat cut at 4 x 5 1/4
*Kraft Cardstock cut at 4 1/4 x 5 1/2
*Aloha Stamps
*Raffia
* Corner rounder used on all corners
*Sakura White gelly roll pen

Crop Chocolate #4

2010-08-22T16:55:00.000-10:00

Aloha Everyone,
Another Card for Crop Chocolate.
* Card base Making Memories Cardstock in Grapevine cut @ 5 1/2 x 8 1/2
*Mat in Making Memories Sophia Harlequin cut @ 4 x 5 1/4
*Owl from Hoot 'n' Holler Cricut Lite Cartridge cut @ 3 3/4
* Ribbon in Lemongrass
*Thank You stamp from My Pink Stamper Family & Friends
*Sakura Gelly Roll Pen in White
*Black Ink for inking the edges

Crop Chocolate #3

2010-08-20T16:46:00.001-10:00

Aloha Everyone,
Here is another card that I designed using my crop chocolate stash.
*Card base is Making Memories Cardstock in Grapevine cut @ 5 1/2 x 8 1/2
*Mat is Making Memories Cardstock in Plum cut @ 4 x 5 1/4
* I then embossed the Plum cardstock with swirls
* Tree was cut from the Bloom Cricut Lite Cartridge @ 3 1/4 with the Making Memories Sophia Harequin cardstock
* Tree shadow was the Making Memories Sophia Geofloral
* Tree inked with Tsukineko pearlescent in beige
*Sakura Gelly Roll Pen in purple star
*purple ribbon
*Thank You Stamp from My Pink Stamper Family & Friends

Crop Chocolate #2

2010-08-18T15:25:00.001-10:00

Aloha Everyone,
I am a Crop Chocolate Chocolatier! That means I get to design for CropChocolate.com. Check it out, it is a great discount scrapbook website.
Here is my #2 project.
*Black cardstock for the card base cut at 5 1/2 x 8 1/2
*Making Memories cardstock in Sophia Foiled Stripe cut at 4 x 5 1/4
*Paisley cricut cartridge for the paisley cut at 3 inches
*Thank You stamp from My Pink Stamper Family & Friends Set
* Sakura gelly roll pen in white for the stitching.

Cupcakes wrappers

2010-08-15T23:19:00.000-10:00

We made cupcake wrappers for my daughter's birthday party.
*Making memories cardstock in grapevine and plum
*Cricut lite cartridge in Cupcake Wrappers
*Cut at 3 inches
My daughter loves purple so everything was purple

Name Tags

2010-08-14T22:40:00.000-10:00

I made name tags for one of my friends girls.

Crop Chocolate #1

2010-08-13T22:59:00.000-10:00

I love Cropchocolate.com. It is an online scrapbooking daily deal site. In other words, there are many many great scrapbooking deals at great prices. Check them out sometime.
I made these little post it note holders for my daughter's slumber party. We need to keep a house full of girls occupied.
Recipe:
*Making Memories cardstock in grapevine and plum
*Making Memories cardstock in the Sophia line Argyle Diamond (1 side) other side Blue paper with white polka dots
*white gelly roll pen
*post it pad
*adhesive

1-Cut cardstock at 7 1/2 inches long and 3 1/2 inches wide
2-Score cardstock at 3 1/2 inches and 4 inches.
3-Fold cardstock on score lines
4-Put a good strong adhesive on back of post it note, center it with a border.
5-Embellish as you wish.

>I cut the Sophia paper with white polka dot to 3 1/4 x 3 3/4 for the middle.
>Inked the edges in brown
> Adhered some die cuts from my cricut
>Stamped enjoy with 3 birds stamp set
>Finished off with my white gelly roll pen

We did have a fun party

Ice Cream Layout

2010-08-13T09:05:00.000-10:00

Aloha,
Here is another layout.

Recipe:
-WeRMemories Nonsense paper pack cut at 7x12, 5x7, and 5x5
-picture mats cut at 6x7, and 5x6
*Gypsy Wanderings Cartridge cut the Summer title at 5 inches
*Wild Card Cartridge cut the brackets at 4 3/4 and 5 3/4, paper is DCVW glitter stack
*Doodlecharms Cartridge cut the ice cream as a border at 3 inches
-prima flowers
-3 birds rhinestones

Pink Cricut Design Contest

2010-08-12T10:08:00.000-10:00

Sarah from pinkcricut.com is having a contest over on facebook.
This is my entry.
It is a 2 page 12 x 12 layout.
I used the Paisley Cartridge, and the Bloom Cricut lite Cartridge.
I will post recipe later.

Danger (Danejah)

2010-08-11T22:28:00.000-10:00

This is what my little 20 month old baby boy says. He says Danger in his own way. It is sooo cute.
And he loves dirt bikes, quads anything dangerous. Things he should not be around.

My Creative Time Challenge #7

2010-07-18T16:45:00.000-10:00

Aloha,
Here is my project for Emma's My Creative Time. The theme is to make a Holiday Card.

Summer Ice Cream Layout

2010-07-14T13:09:00.000-10:00

Aloha,
I have one more layout for Jinger Adams challenge.

Ice Cream

2010-07-13T13:19:00.001-10:00

Aloha Everyone,
Here is my project for Jinger Adams facebook challenge.

Recipe:
-DCWV Sweet stack
-Sugar and Spice Cricut Cartridge used to cut ice creams at 5 3/4 and 4 3/4 inches
-picture mats cut at 4 1/2 x 6 inches Core'dinations cardstock
-ribbon form my stash
-foam stickers from my stash
-punch from Ek success
-glitter to top of the cherries.

Bundle of Joy

2010-07-13T08:46:00.000-10:00

Aloha,I have a friend who is having a little girl so I made this card for her baby shower.
The colors are not your traditional baby colors but I love it.

Recipe:
*Sugar and Spice Cricut Cartridge
-baby buggy cut at 3 3/4 inches
-paper is DCWV LA CRE'ME stack
-red paper from AC cardstock from the Valentine collection
-scalloped circle cut from Sugar & Spice Cartridge cut at 4 inches
-hero arts stamps, stamped in Cherry Red
-ribbon from my stash
-rhinestones in red from 3 birds

Wedding Card

2010-07-12T19:29:00.000-10:00

Aloha,
I made this simple and easy wedding card for a friend of mine.

RECIPE:
*Wild Card Cartridge
-1st cut out the envelope 5 1/4 inches
-I used the blackout wedding cake on pg. 63 cut at 5 1/4 inches
-I then cut out the little flowers on the liner button at 5 1/4 inches
-I then used stickles in Crystal for the middle of the flowers
-Matching ribbon from my stash
and for the finishing touches I used
*My Pink Stamper stamps from family and friends stamped in Cherry Red from Superior inks.

Blog Awards

2010-06-21T15:53:00.000-10:00

Aloha Everyone,
Much Mahalos (Thank You) to Lauren from Lauren'sCreative.com for the blog awards. She has awesome projects on her blog so go check it out.

My Daughter Lauren's Kreations

2010-06-21T07:53:00.000-10:00

She made a pink slipper book marker, and some pretty cute hair clips for herself and her sisters.

Happy Father's Day to All!!!!!

2010-06-19T23:25:00.000-10:00

Thursday Throw back Challenge

2010-06-19T23:10:00.000-10:00

Emma from My Creative Time is having her Thursday Throw back Challenge. For this challenge we need to use Paper Doll Dress Up Cartridge, and it must be a 3-D or altered item.
I had a little trobule with the 3-D or altered item. I really wanted to make something really different, but could not get past Tags, Bags, Boxes, and more cartridge. Anyway, it is nothing really different, but at least I tried.
I decided to make a gift box to go along with my Father's Day gift for my husband.
I made different size children to represent my own children. It was kind of difficult because it was soooo small.

Peachy Keen Challenge 30

2010-06-16T23:13:00.000-10:00

Summer Theme Layout for Peachy Keen Stamps Challenge 30

2010-06-16T23:06:00.000-10:00

Peachy Keen Challenge 30

2010-06-16T22:38:00.000-10:00

Aloha, Here is my Peachy Keen 12 x 12 layout for their challenge. I really love their stamps. The Peachy Keen challenge is a summer theme. I don't have any sets of Peachy Keen Stamps so I had to draw my faces by hand. I really had fun with this layout. The picture is of my daughters and their cousin. A fun day at the beach.
The die cuts are from
-A Child's Year ( the boy and the fish) cut at 6"
-Life's A Beach ( the Palm trees and the coconuts) cut at 5.25". 4.70" & 3.50"
- Gypsy Wanderings ( the water), cut at 12" across
-Doodlecharms ( the sun), cut at 3.5"
- Wild Card (the frame) cut at 5.50
I hand cut the Hawaiian fish hook and added yarn for some texture.
I used Pebbles Chalk to add some color to the boy and the sun's cheeks.

2010-06-12T17:34:00.001-10:00

This is the cover that I kept clear, so I can see how much tape I have left. Did you see the cute butterfly that is on the bottom corner.

Tutorial on ATG Gun

2010-06-12T16:50:00.000-10:00

Aloha Everyone, Since posting the pictures of my ATG I will explain how I blinged it out.
What you will need.
-Krylon Fusion spray paint for plastic, - Acrylic Clear Coat, and painting tape
Because the Krylon only has a few choices in colors, that I didn't want. I had to use a primer then my color of choice.
*1st I taped everything that I didn't want painted
make sure you tape the trigger, the metal part that rolls the tape, and the inside black part that holds the tape.
I unscrewed the inside black pieces to paint under it.
I also taped the cover that opens because I wanted to leave it clear.
*2nd paint with color of choice . I used the Krylon Fusion for plastic in Satin River for my primer ( you don't need to do this if you picked out a color that you like in the Krylon Fusion for plastic, it doesn't need a primer).
My color of choice is Krylon Outdoor Spaces Satin Finish in Watermelon.
Tip: I hung my ATG so it was easier to paint and dry.
*3rd I blinged it up by putting rub-ons. I used fancy pants brand.
*4th I then sprayed the entire Gun inside and out and top cover with the Krylon Acrylic Crystal Clear in Gloss.
Then let dry and enjoy your new Kreation.
I love my ATG Gun and can't imagine not having it.
My 3 girls use it all the time. I am always asking for it back.

My ATG Gun

2010-06-12T09:51:00.002-10:00

Birthday Card

2010-06-12T09:46:00.000-10:00

This is a birthday card that I made for a party that we have today. It is the baby's 1st birthday, very special here in Hawaii. We usually have a very big birthdays for our 1 year olds. Lots of fun.
I used the A Child's Year Cartridge

Liana's Kreation

2010-06-12T09:40:00.000-10:00

This is my 8 year old daughter Liana, Father's Day Card

My Entry for Emma's Throwback Thursday Challenge

2010-06-10T23:29:00.000-10:00

Aloha Everyone,
Here is my entry. We were supposed to used Stretch Your Imagination Cartridge (which I don't have) or use the color theme.
The color theme was red, brown, & blue.
I used Gypsy Wanderings for the butterfly and the butterfly lace paper. The sentiments is from My Pink Stamper's Family & Friends, that I cut on the Forever Young Cartridge for the tag. I then glittered everything, giving it a softer look.

Challenge for Emma's Throwback Thursday

2010-06-10T23:03:00.000-10:00

Today is also A Special Hello Thursday.

2010-06-10T08:57:00.000-10:00

Have you seen all the new Cricut Lite Cartridges? They are too cute. There are 24 of them and they are sold only at Walmart. They have some great masculine ones, which we need more of.
Have a great day

Today is Thorwback Thursday over at My Creative Time with Emma

2010-06-10T08:55:00.000-10:00

I'll post my project when I am done with it.

2010-06-10T08:52:00.000-10:00

Today at Above Rubies Studio is their 1 year of having their blog up. Check it, they are having great giveaways too.

Tip

2010-06-09T10:04:00.000-10:00

Do you get frustrated when you are paper crafting and when you clean up, there is so much little pieces of paper it is hard to pick up. I have a great way to pick up all those little pieces of paper. Go get a sticky lint remover, in the laundry section. It works great. Keep using it until it is no longer sticky then, peel a new clean sheet on. Works like a charm.

2010-06-09T10:03:00.000-10:00

Card for My Husband

2010-06-09T09:51:00.001-10:00

My husband is an avid hunter, fisherman, outdoors person. So I decided to make a Father's Day Card for him that reflects him. Here in Hawaii many families live off the land, it is their way of life. Many hunters go Pig hunting the traditional Hawaiian way with dogs,and a knife. That is how he hunts too. Yes there is his gun in the card, they do take one along, because these pigs can get pretty nasty. Hope you enjoy it.

Food Storage

2010-06-07T23:43:00.001-10:00

I think that food storage is very important, especially in the coming times. I received an email from foodstoragemadeeasy.net about this great website Deals to Meals at http://www.dealstomeals.blogspot.com. They will search for the lowest prices in the local grocery stores around your area. They charge a small monthly fee of $4.95 per month,but can save you hundreds a month. I think this website has an awesome program. bosch@dealstomeals.com Here is a link to enter for a free bosch mixer.

Throw Back Thursday Challenge

2010-06-05T12:33:00.000-10:00

Aloha,
Here is my card for the challenge. My Dad loves dogs and just received a new, so I decided to make his Father's Day card with the dog from the Animal Kingdom cartridge.

Throw Back Thursday Challenge

2010-06-05T12:31:00.001-10:00

Aloha Everyone,
Emma from My Creative Time has post a challenge on thursday. We need to use the Animal Kingdom cartridge (or an older one if we don't have this one.

Other Cards

2010-06-04T23:17:00.000-10:00

A few other cards that I made.

Cards

2010-06-04T23:13:00.000-10:00

Here are some different cards that I made.

Lauren's Cards Kreation

2010-06-04T17:28:00.000-10:00

Here are a few of my daughter Lauren's cards.
Tell me what you think.

Mom's Card

2010-06-04T17:14:00.000-10:00

This is the card that I gave my mom for Mother's Day