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Saturday, October 22, 2011

El Cucuy Blog Hop

Welcome to el Cucuy Blog Hop which is hosted by Yolie, but it starts with Celeste
Hope you just arrived from Erika's Blog . If you did, you are in the right place, if not please start with Celeste.

What is el Cucuy?
Well it is a long story  --legend that dates back many years..... It originates from "coco" to mean head in coloquial speech. In some Hispanic cultures sometimes we say in Spanish, "me duele el coco" or my head hurts. Other variations in other Hispanic countries include Cuco or Cuca.....

Parents sing lullabies or tell rhymes to the children warning them that if they don't sleep, el Coco will come and get them. The oldest known rhyme, which originated in the 17th century, is in the "Auto de los desposorios de la Virgen" by Juan Caxés.
The rhyme has evolved over the years, but still retains its original meaning:
Duérmete niño, duérmete ya... Que viene el Coco y te comerá.
Which translates as:
Sleep child, sleep now... Or else the Coco will come and eat you.
During the Portuguese and Spanish colonization of Latin America, the legend of the Cuco was spread to countries such as Mexico, Argentina and Chile. In the Mexican-American community the creature is known as "El cucuy".  (wikipidia) 

My Mom used it often as a "if you don't obey, el Cucuy is going to get you...and to me, it meant a scary thing! even though el Cucuy has no shape or form!  (if you are from my generation, you know that parents did not know the true meaning or meant to really hurt you, it was just their way to get you to obey [by fear! lol]).
Did I like it as a child? NO!
Did I use it on or with my daughter? NO!  (I broke the cycle!)

My sisters and I today only make light of it, so I thought of creating something fun instead of scary --



(still having problems with camera-- will update pictures later in the day  --
The Camera and Photo Printer Gods were against me..... or maybe it's El Cucuy! LOL)
Pictures updated
With my sisters just having fun!

Now it's time to hop to the sweet Monica - http://simplycricutting.blogspot.com/

Blog Candy !  {Giveaway Closed - winner notified [Jovan]}
A set of Hero Arts Stamps

Thursday, October 20, 2011

Card Tutorial and Layout

Today is the third Thursday of the month and to me it means I get to share a tutorial over at
ShesASassyLady!
And the tutorial I am sharing is a tutorial for cards I made during LUFP celebration. I was asked to please share the "How-To" or a tutorial.  I did create and additional card to show the steps here. 

These are some of the cards I created which generated the interest in me sharing the "How-To"

And this is the card I created to show how I made them using Spellbinders dies and Doodlebug Classic Essentials kit that you can find over at Happy N Scrappin'
Before I get started with the tutorial I want to share a new trend.  I usually ink the edges of my papers, but this trend involves sanding your paper (not distressing) to bring out the white on the edge.  I use a Tim Holtz sander, but you can use a nail file? or?   Hope you can see on my card above.  OK on to the tutorial.

First step - Select Spellbinders die (it must have points that meet at same level--at least two)
Second step - Measure your die so that you can cut your cardstock accordingly.
--this particular die measures 4.25" x 5"

Third step - cut your cardstock accordingly after you decide which way you want it to fold, horizontally or vertically.  I chose horizontally this time, but on the pink one with same die, I chose vertically. See below.
 Here is the piece of a bit larger than 4.25" x 10" length folded in half.
Fourth step - Place die on your die cutting machine die side up and place your cardstock or card folded side on top and towards the side you have chosen (horizontal or vertical).
Above picture shows my card fold not being close enough unless you are OK with loosing this much of the design.
On the above picture you can see that I placed it closer -- Additionally and it is totally optional-- you can add a small piece of removable tape to hold it in place -- (some people have a magnetic mat or their cutting plates are fairly new and can hold your die and cardstock in place without much or no movement).

Fifth step - Run through die cutting machine 2-4 times back and forth (depends on the thickness of your cardstock.  Or you may add a shim (piece of cardstock to put a bit more pressure).

Sixth step - After running through die cutting machine clean/take all the extra particles of cardstock out as shown below on the right side.


Seventh step - decorate to taste!

Above you can see the tops or folding point of each card.

 I hope that my tutorial helped at least one of you! and that I did not confuse any...if it did, please leave a comment and I will respond. (I work during the day, so I will reply in the evening).

I additionally have this layout that I created with the same Doodlebug Classic Essentials Kit that you can find over at Happy N Scrappin'
This layout is for my friend or friend's daughter who is having her first grandchild/child.  I told her that I would create one layout at a time as events occurred.

Thank you for visiting and leaving a comment!  ~Gaby

Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Card for CWC

Today is CookingWithCricut Challenge #56
Purple, Green and a Sketch

I created this card following the sketch
Hope you can hop over to CWC to take a look at the beautiful creations my DT sisters created, to see the sketch and to hopefully participate!

Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment!

Just a little note:  Yolie, Celeste and I have already notified all the winners from LUFP!


Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Link Up For Pink Winners!!

Thank you everyone for sharing your projects and stories!!  We also want to send out a huge thank you to all of our generous sponsors! THANK YOU! Our first annual Link Up for Pink was amazing and we hope to see everyone again next year!   Now, here is the list of all the winners.  You will be hearing from either Celeste, Gaby or Yolie soon.
  1. The Cutting Cafe: Pink Word Book / #249 Mickey's Craft World
  2. The Cutting Cafe: Think Pink Collection / #324 Linda from Turtle in the Sand
  3. The Cutting Cafe: Hope Collection / #235 Diana from D.L. ART
  4. Cutters Creek: $35.00 gift certificate / #305 Jani from Paper Compulsions
  5. Cricut for Beginners: Cricut for Beginners DVD / #303 Sarah's Crafts & Stuff
  6. Cricut for Beginners: Cricut for Beginners DVD / #14 Cricut Couple
  7. Cricut for Beginners: Cricut for Beginners DVD /  #116 Mary from MareBear Scraps
  8. Anonymous: a set of professional landscape photos / #45 Staci from Precious Memories Scrapbooking
  9. Anonymous: handmade pink bracelet & earrings / #70 Ashley from Heart Hugs Designs
  10. Marvy Uchida: 1 set of Marvy product / #228 Cely from Creating in Carolina
  11. Marvy Uchida: 1 set of Marvy product / #169 Pankti from Line of a Poem
  12. Marvy Uchida: 1 set of Marvy product / #75 Christine from Crafting Serenity
  13. Marvy Uchida: 1 set of Marvy product / #258 Tanya from Simply 52
  14. Marvy Uchida: 1 set of Marvy product / #310 Billie from Ink on My Fingers
  15. Marvy Uchida: 1 set of Marvy product / #109 Mary from My Stampin' Hide-away
  16. ILoveToCreate: 1 set of Tulip product / #279 Corri from Bug Lover Cards
  17. ILoveToCreate: 1 set of Tulip product /  #148 By Adrian 4U
  18. ILoveToCreate: 1 set of Tulip product / #343 Rachelle from I'm Black Martha
  19. ILoveToCreate: 1 set of Tulip product / #71 Gloria from Oma's Crafts
  20. ILoveToCreate: 1 set of Tulip product / #185 Creating with Chrissy
  21. ILoveToCreate: 1 set of Tulip product / #218 Heather from Paper, Stamps and Glue...Oh My
  22. Angie Haviland: a set of crochet pink flowers / #328 Tisha's Craft Cove
  23. Marvy Uchida & Penny Duncan / #50 Vanessa's Paper Creations
  24. Marvy Uchida & Penny Duncan / #302 Stacy from Impressions of a Ribbon Addict
  25. Marvy Uchida & Penny Duncan / #327 Judy's Handmade Creations
  26. SVG Cuts: $20 voucher  /#112 Jessica from Chick-N-Scrap
  27. Punkin Patch Stamps: 1 stamp set /#497 Joanie's Classy Card Corner
  28. Punkin Patch Stamps: 1 stamp set / #275 Heather from House Built of Cards
  29. Punkin Patch Stamps: 1 stamp set / #234 Frances from Be Creative, Be You
  30. Punkin Patch Stamps: 1 stamp set / #330 Sally from Stamping by SAM
  31. Punkin Patch Stamps: 1 stamp set / #25 Gale from Playing with Paper
  32. Crafty Emma's Store: $10.00 voucher /#350 Annette from My Mind's Dust Bunnies
  33. Crafty Ribbons: assortment of Pink ribbon /#370 Felicia from Scrapper in the Making
  34. Cricut Cartridge Storage: Scrap'N Easel /#315 Kimberly from Munch
  35. Roberts Crafts: Forever Young Cricut Cartridge # 106 JayneDesigns
  36. Jen's Digi Stamps: 1 set of 5 digis / #53 Margreet's Scrapcards
  37. Jen's Digi Stamps:  1 set of 5 digis/ #51 Cards by Judie
  38. Jen's Digi Stamps:  1 winner: free BCA digi set / #269 Gem's Little Creations
  39. Kaiser Craft: 1 paper collection / #300 Wanda's Whimsical Wonders
  40. Kaiser Craft: 1 paper collection / #55 Gale from Playing with Paper
  41. Kaiser Craft: 1 paper collection / #136 Lora from Notes from the Scrapbooklady
  42. Kaiser Craft: 1 paper collection / #193 Hazel's Handmade Crafts
  43. Kaiser Craft: 1 paper collection / #31 Unique Monique Creating
  44. Kaiser Craft: 1 paper collection /  #256 Laurie from Scraps by Sissy
  45. Kaiser Craft: 1 paper collection / #541 Amy from Scrap This, Save That
  46. Kaiser Craft: 1 paper collection / #252 Jean's Crafty Corner
  47. Kaiser Craft: 1 paper collection / # 295 Cheryl from Inspired Creations
  48. Kaiser Craft: 1 paper collection / #356 Deborah Love My Paper
  49. Robin's Nest Scrap: 1 mini paper set / #16 Alma from Sweet Mel Home
  50. Robin's Nest Scrap: 1 mini paper set / #348 What Katy Did Next
  51. Robin's Nest Scrap: 1 mini paper set / #448 Ceal from Simply Beautiful 
  52. Robin's Nest Scrap: 1 mini paper set / #85 Lana's Paper Scraps
  53. Robin's Nest Scrap: 1 mini paper set / #42 Trina Makes Stuff
  54. Robin's Nest Scrap: 1 mini paper set / #37 Tiffany from Handmade Cards & Paper Crafts
  55. Robin's Nest Scrap: 1 mini paper set / #23 Raquel's Designs
  56. Robin's Nest Scrap: 1 mini paper set / #17  Kristylee's World
  57. Robin's Nest Scrap: 1 mini paper set / #83 Heather from Paper, Stamps & Glue Oh My
  58. Robin's Nest Scrap: 1 mini paper set / #236 Sugarlips Sassy Surprises
  59. Robin's Nest Scrap: 1 mini paper set / #108 Karen from Little Scrap Pieces
  60. Robin's Nest Scrap: 1 mini paper set / #439 Barbara from My Little Spot of Sanity
  61. Robin's Nest Scrap: 1 mini paper set / #61 Claire from Scrap My Way
  62. Robin's Nest Scrap: 1 mini paper set / #138 Alice Brown Creations
  63. Robin's Nest Scrap: 1 mini paper set / #153 Sweet Designs by Cheryl
  64. Robin's Nest Scrap: 1 mini paper set / #137 Melissa from Moe Creations
  65. Robin's Nest Scrap: 1 mini paper set / #449 Pat's Scraps
  66. Robin's Nest Scrap: 1 mini paper set / #535 Velma from Snowflake Dreams
  67. There She Goes Clear Stamps: 1 set of winning the race & Angel Mail / #74 Designs by Kaleptra
  68. There She Goes Clear Stamps: 1 set of winning the race & Angel Mail / #241 Tip Top Toppers
  69. Crimson Cloud: Free SVG download / #372 Christel One Scrappin' Sista
  70. Crafter's Companion: Ultimate Crafter's Companion Tool / #320  Cheryl from Inspired Creations
  71. Di's Digi Downloads: 5 digi stamps / #82 Maria from Pandiland
  72. Sassy Studio Designs: 4 digi stamps / #98 Lawren from AHobby-holic
  73. Shelly's Images: 2 digis stamps / #243 Meli's Letters, Crafts & More
  74. Shelly's Images: 2 digis stamps / #103 MerryMade & Crafts
  75. Shelly's Images: 2 digis stamps / #122 Carina's
  76. Sew Many Cards: $20.00 voucher / #131 Janet from Sonnet Designs
  77. Delicious Doodles:  4 digis / #140 Dawn's Crafting
  78. Digi Doodle Shop:  $5 voucher / #146 Kevin from McCrafty's Cards
  79. Digi Doodle Shop:  $5 voucher / #152 JessiCards
  80. Glitterbabe: $15.00 voucher / #340 CAFE Expressions
  81. Stretch N Bubbles: 5 digis stamps / #165 Judy from Crafty JAR
  82. Amanda Creation:  $10.00 voucher / #208 Kath from Let's Get Scrappy
  83. Kerri Powell: $10.00 voucher / #221 Cokie Pop Paper Boutique
  84. Anonymous: 1 set of beaded butterflies & flowers / #264 Eleonora's
  85. Anonymous: 1 set of beaded butterflies & flowers / #257 Laughing Fridge Art
  86. Anonymous: 1 set of beaded butterflies & flowers / #266 Merlyn from My Artbook
  87. Doodle Pantry: 3 digi stamps / #289 Hubbly Bubbly Busy Alie
  88. Kenny K Downloads: 4 digis of winners choice / #331 Nancy from FancyCrafty(Me)
  89. Kich N Blues: 5 Digi Stamp Collections / #307 Delphinoid's Card & Crafts
  90. Debbi Tullier: bag of crafty goodies / #245 Sara's Sugar & Spice
  91. Little Scrap Piecies: 9 yards of crinkle ribbon / #232 Lori's Artsy Obsession
  92. Amber Ink: $15 voucher /  #239 Wendy Made
  93. Happy N Scrappin: $25 gift certificate / #552 Deb McCoy Facebook album
  94. Peachy Keen Stamps: $15.00 Gift Certicicate / #3 Tella from Bugaloo's Scraproom
  95. Market Street Stamps: $15.00 Gift Certicicate / #147 Nicole from Canadian Nickle
  96. My Creative Time: "Race for A Cure" Stamp Set / #537 Shelly from My Creative Rumblings
  97. Pink By Design: Stamp Set / #429 Rhonda's Place to Share
  98. Mr. Cricut Crazy: 1 stamp set / #395 Lori from Scrappin' My Stress Away
  99. Mr. Cricut Crazy: 1 stamp set / #255 Madison from Funky Cards
  100. Mr. Cricut Crazy: 1 stamp set / #141 Evelyn from My Little Craft Blog
  101. Copic: Pink Copic Set / #474 Patterns by Sher
  102. Copic: Pink Copic set / #179 Esther from For the Joy of Creating
  103. Copic: Pink Copic Set / #6 Beckie from Just B Creative Crazy
  104. Copic: Pink Copic Set / #412 Hetty from Design Junkies
  105. Scrapbookaholic Abby: 1 stamp set / #503 Sandra from 365 Days of Cricut
  106. Digital Delights: 3 digital stamps / #316 Jennifer from My Cubby Crafts
  107. Crafty Sentiments Designs: digi stamp or digi paper / #365 Shawnette from Craftin R.N.
  108. Paper Crafting World: $20 voucher / #317 Hey Hey Paula
  109. Jillian Vance: 1 Have Faith stamp set / #119 Carri from DoubleClick Connections
  110. My Thoughts Exactly: 1 stamp set / #362 Mickey's Craft World
  111. Chomas Creations: mini holder & 10 pens,  Cricut or Silohoutte / #189 Crafty Pink Butterfly
  112. Simply Betty Stamps: 3 digi stamps / #202 Bettina from Bettands hobbykrok
  113. Anna Belle Stamps: digi stamp or digi paper /  #273 Carol from CMDesigns
  114. Paper Smooches Stamps: 1 stamp set / #394 Amy from Scrapping Mommy
  115. Cri-Kits / Mar-Kits: pen holder set / #501 Yess from Creative Minds
  116. Sweet Stamping Treats: digi stamp / #32 Anita from Cards & Coffee
  117. Sparkle Rubber Stamps: Khloe on Scooter stamp / #290 Christine from Nanaseaside
  118. Our Daily Bread Designs: $20 voucher towards a stamp set / #442 Joanie from Classy Card Corner
  119. Stampin Daisies: stamp Set / #514 Angie from Scrappin Memories
  120. Karber Digital Images: 2 digis of the winner's choice / #284 Crafty Hazelnut
  121. Fresh Brewed Designs: 5 digis of the winner's choice / #363 Pauline from My Paper Playground
  122. Stitchy Bear Stamps: $10 voucher / #478 Rachel from I'm Black Martha
  123. Crafty Sprouts: Besties for Life stamp set / #36 LaiLai's Crazy Creations
  124. Joy's Life: 1 Cricut Vinylology DVD / #107 Yvette from Gamma's Creative Corner
  125. Joy's Life: 1 stamp set / #57 Lori from Reflections from Granny
  126. Joy's Life: 1 stamp set / #158 Deborah from Love My Paper
  127. Joy's Life: 1 stamp set / #562 Diana from DL Art
  128. Joy's Life: 1 stamp set / #411 Vanessa from My Paper Creations
  129. Paper Makeup stamps: $15.00 voucher / #46 Eva from Papiervirus
  130. The Paper Shelter: $25 voucher / #371 Paper & Scraps Creations by Julia
  131. Scrappy Moms Stamps: Cancer stamp set / #420 Sleepy Cat Crafts by Beejay
  132. Guylou's Inimitability: $10 voucher / #12 Neha Steps Towards Crafting
  133. Heart Song Inspiration:  3 digis to one winner / #144 Heidi from Papirdama
  134. Bug Bites stamps: 1 stamp set / #509 Sil's Stamping, Scrapping & Stuff
  135. My Time Made Easy: $25 voucher / #73 Kreative Bastelideen
  136. Tickled Pink Stamps: 3 BCA digis / #274 Crafty Dragons
  137. Burlap and Buttercups: Scrapbooking kit / #499 Creative Minds
  138. Scraptastic Club: 1 scrapbooking kit / #84 Alina from Addicted to Scrapbooking
  139. Scraptastic Club:1 scrapbooking kit / #553 Darlene from Two Scrappin' Lawyers
  140. Anonymous: 2 stamp sets by Stampology / #529 Min from Kaymin Kreations
  141. Anonymous: 2 stamp sets by Stampology / #52 Joanie's Classy Card Corner
  142. Anonymous: 2 stamp sets by Stampology / #68 Mickey's Craft World
  143. Anonymous: 2 stamp sets by Stampology / #487 Designs by DJ
  144. Anonymous: 2 stamp sets by Stampology / #139 Ashley from Heart Hugs Designs
  145. Anonymous: 2 stamp sets by Stampology / #91 Annette from Clever Creations
  146. The Stamping Boutique: 3 digi stamps / #247 Pamela's Craft Spot
  147. Trade Fish Designs: $15 voucher / #402 Chelsea's Creative Corner
  148. Lawn Fawn: stamp set / #1 Creative Minds
  149. Designs on Cloud Nine: $20 voucher / #433 Stacie from Hestia's Helper
  150. Cardz TV Stamps: 1 stamp set / #67 Created by Sunshine HoneyBee
As a reminder, we had three sponsors who offered giveaways free for all: Beccy from Beccy's Place offered 2 digi stamps;  4 My Baby Scraps offered a digi scrap kit; Papa Sue Creative offered free SVG and PNG files. Once again, thank you everyone!! Celeste from Touched By a Butterfly, Gaby from Gaby Creates and Yolie from JustYolie, JustCreate.

Sunday, October 16, 2011

BCA Card

Today I have yet another
Breast Cancer Awareness card

I used the "Sophie" Cricut cartridge to cut the bird- MM Think Pink PP, PT die, button, ribbon and lots of stitching.

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