Monday, February 28, 2011

Spring Fever Blog Hop

If you just came from Paulas super cute blog you are in the right place! If not click HERE to start at the beginning!

Its all about spring today!! When I think Spring I think of CLEANING!! Yep that's right I said it!. This card was made with scraps I had, in spring colors !
And this is the biggest Oh My of all..... I didn't use my Cricut!!! I cant believe it either, My first card with no Cricut and my first try at these flowers.

Supplies used: Martha Stewart punches and a Pink by Design sentiment stamp!

On to blog candy! Please leave me a comment and I will put your name in for a bug head of your choice in vinyl for your car or your Cricut !!! (made by me of course)

Your next stop on the hop is................. RACHEL !!!!!

103 comments:

Sue in CT said...

Wow...no Cricut! LOL....it came out fantastic even though you didn't use your Cricut. Great job!

Jae said...

Wow, very pretty, and without a cricut?! Well done! :)

Ashley said...

Adorable Card!! Its so pretty. TFS!!

Ashley
ScrappinAsh at gmail dot com

Tisha said...

I have been wanting to try rosettes. I love how this came out! The colors are fun and it's great to use scraps! I became a follower and hope u become one of mine.

TFS!
Tisha
http://tishascraftcove.blogspot.com

Jarna said...

You have given me a briallant idea for some show ribbons I thought I was going to buy. Thanks, love it!
Thanks for a chance to win candy too!

revitup at centurytel dot net

Cheryl Gaffney said...

I am always AMAZED when I make a card w/o my Cricut too. :) I love your flower, the dimension is wonderful!

Thanks for the chance to win,
Cheryl @ CardsbyCG.blogspot.com
cplamond at hotmail dot com

Susie said...

awesome flower! love it!

Rachel Miller said...

I love it! It is beautiful! I am a new follower to your blog and am looking forward to seeing all you create.

Rachel Miller
rachelspapercrafts{at}ymail{dot}com
rachelspapercrafts.blogspot.com

Ellen Jarvis said...

LOL, I think of cleaning too at springtime! I should have made a card featuring pieces of my tattered jeans that I wear while scrubbing. Egads, what a sight! Who has time for cleaning while Bugging?!

Fondly,
Ellen ♥ CardMonkey
cardmonkey at comcast dot net
www.cardmonkey-business.blogspot.com

Lizzie Laine said...

Cute card, love rosettes!
Thanks for sharing & for the chance to win:)
I would love to put a cricut on my car, how cool!

ExpressionsByElaine.blogspot.com

Donna said...

Love those flowers. They are fun to make. thanks for sharing. I am a new follower. Stop over and visit me sometime when you have the chance.

Karen said...

I love the rosette. I haven't tried making one yet but I will soon. TFS and for a chance to win the great blog candy

kwillis_15 at yahoo dot com

comopark1886 said...

What a pretty flower! (don't let your cricut know I said that) :-)
Donna
comopark@roadrunner.com http://comopark1886.blogspot.com/

doverdi said...

Pretty flower. I've alway made my rosettes by hand & recently got the die for making them but have yet to try it. I never knew you could do these with the cricut. I'm learning new tricks everyday. TFS!

Maureen Reiss said...

Very pretty card!! Love your flower!! Thanks for the chance to win
reissfam10 at aol dot com

BuzzyBeeCottage said...

Pretty rosette. I made some of these for a baby shower and they were a big hit.

PTCHWRK@comcast.net

Anonymous said...

Love the rosette and the bling just makes it so pretty, thank you for sharing your work. jman4@comcast.net

Melanie Makes said...

The rosette is great, I can't wait to make them. Happy Spring!
measter_2000 at yahoo dot com

Cyndi S said...

I love your card, I too find it hard to make a card without using my Cricut in someway. I would love to win the Cricut Head, I do not have a cartridge with it on it. I am not even sure which one has it. Thanks. cstephenson@q.com

Flair Girl said...

Oh what a great idea for blog candy-Imight have to do that Circle Sister! Your project is great! I love those flowers! It's nice to be in the hop with you today and discover your blog. Creative blessings, Brynn brynnthornburgh@gmail[dot]com

Shelly Lynn said...

Wow! That card looks great! Thanks for sharing it with us!

shellabc@prekfun.com

Pamela Lash said...

What a lovely card - TFS! This blog hop was such a great idea - it's inspired me to think "spring"!
Mama LoveBug from LoveBug Creations
pam_lash at yahoo dot com

Anonymous said...

Very cute! Love it!
stbyrne@sbcglobal.net

Viji Siddharth said...

Love the rosettes! Very cute card! thanks for the chance to win!
viji.lg at gmail dot com
i am loving all the spring!

Teri Barefoot said...

Love the way you made your flower

Thank you for sharing,
Teri

teri dot barefoot at gmail com

Felicia - Scrapper in the Making said...

I feel a little guilty too when I don't use my cricut for my crafts, but I think of it as a way of not making my crafty friend not work so hard...lol (we all need a break sometimes) Love your card. Smooches... frankleecrafts@gmail.com or scrapperinthemaking.blogspot.com

Tabitha said...

Very pretty card. Love your flower and the distress ink you used on the edges. TFS
tabitha4cm at yahoo dot com

Anonymous said...

Adorable and best of all you did it with out your cricut and with recycled peices! Love it! Thank you so mcuh for sharing!
Incase I get a chance to be the luckey winner!
Contact Info: arebori0204@gmail.com

Kristin said...

Very pretty!

Kristin
ksully4597 at gmail dot com

Pat N. said...

Pretty flower. Thanks for a chance to win your giveaway.--Pat N. http://patsscraps.blogspot.com/

Christine said...

Very elegant flower. Great job!

Chris.Pickul@hotmail.com
http://pickulblog.blogspot.com/

Amanda said...

Cute card! Thanks for sharing!

amandawoodau at hotmail dot com

teachermom5 said...

I love the card and flower. I have tried these a couple of times, but mine didn't turn out as nice as yours. I guess I better keep practicing!

SherriC. said...

Adorable......TFS!!!!
brodiec88 at hotmail dot com

Linette said...

love the card TFS

exaiven@gmail.com

shanna13 said...

I love the card and the flower on it is adorable! TFS Susan
shanna13@frontiernet.net

Cathy S said...

Michelle, every once in a while we have to 'step away from our Cricut'...you did a great job when you did. This card and these rosettes are beautiful! TFS
Cathy S
seashore@telus.net

Hi, I am Karen Driscoll said...

Hi Michelle, I love these flowers, and I just made a few things without my Cricut, and it felt good!!This card is great! Thanks for sharing,karen<3 karenskrafts1@aol.com

Lisa's Creative Niche said...

Beautiful! What punch did you use?
Lisa
summer_sunset54@hotmail.com

Designs that Delight said...

Cute card.
New follower here from DawnsDesignsthatDelight.blogspot.com

Take care,
Dawn ~ designsthatdelight@gmail.com

Anniebee said...

Congratulations on completing your first non-cricut project! You did a great job on that fanfold flower. I discovered your blog a while back and have been following ever since. Thanks for participating in another great blog hop and for offering a chance to win your blog candy.

Anne
anniebeescraftroom.blogspot.com
lucyblueeyz at yahoo dot com

Tristan's Time 4 Craftin' said...

I like you card it is cute

Tristan

tristans_time_4_craftin@yahoo.com

http://tristans-time-4-craftin.blogspot.com/

Bevy48 said...

Pretty card, I love making those flowers. I am not so good at doing the border punch and making the flowers though you did great!! blanphear @ yahoo dot com

Vicki said...

Cute card. Great job on the flowers.

vwilson577 at yahoo.com

Life - Up, Down & Sideways said...

Great Card. You know, that should be a challange all on its own. Make something without the cricut. I have become so dependent on mine and I didn't even know what one was two years ago. lol.

tk_themom_smith@msn.com
http://cuttinandstampin.blogspot.com

Unknown said...

Your flower came out great, I have been watching some videos on making different flowers and have to get off the computer and just do it!!
Happy Crafting!!!
Karen dkolopez@msn.com

The Cropping Canuck said...

Great flower!

Manhattan Mandie said...

What a sweet card!!!! Love it!

Heather said...

Great card.. love it
hmalagon@q.com

SpantastiKreations said...

Love the card. I've been making these too and I have yet to apply them to a project. I think it's about time. I do.

Tfs,
Erin
spantastikreations@yahoo.com

Norma said...

Beautiful rosettes and lovely card! TFS

Bunnyfreak said...

Very cute card.
username at yahoo dot com

~ Creating a Crafty Life ~ said...

No Cricut??? Well you did a beautiful job and I love that you used scraps to make it. I save all my scraps because I hate to waste anything crafty :)

~Stacey~

CreatingACraftyLife.blogspot.com
CreatingACraftyLife at gmail dot com

Shelly said...

Love rosettes! Yours is so pretty! Thanks for sharing.
http://mypaperlove.blogspot.com/

Jessica said...

I love how you used your scraps! Great Spring cleaning idea and recycling idea!!!

Jessicah1102@yahoo.com
http://thepinkpaperprincess.blogspot.com

Kathy's Kreative Spot said...

Love your card, I been wanting to make some of these accordian fold flowers also, Thanks for the inspiration.

Kathy
Katsews at gmail dotcom

Becky Dunham said...

Wow Michelle - that flower is fabulous! First time? I am going to have to try that. Very cute card. I am already a follower of your cute blog - loving it.

Suella said...

A lot of us think alike, thinking about cleaning to, just thinking, no action yet! LLL
Cute way to utilize your scraps, cute card. tfs
suella11@yahoo.com

teeth67 said...

Love the card! Thanks for the chance to win!
-aidardh@gmail.com

Ashley Nicole said...

Love how the rosette turned out. Very pretty card.
Nikki
glamoroussideofscrapping at gmail dot com
www.theglamoroussideofscrapping.blogspot.com

ScrappyHeartz said...

You amaze me everytime you post something! I love making those flowers! Gorgeous card! Thanks for sharing and for the chance to win! I have been wanting a "bug" for a while but keep forgetting to order one from you!!

Heartamz1@aol.com
Debbie Chapman

Sarah said...

Michelle, great card the flower looks as if you've been making them forever.

Sarah
simplyshaddock.blogspot.com

Tanya said...

GREAT job Michelle!! Your flowers ROCK!!!

Hugs,
Tanya
freddylswillima@windstream.net

The Crazy Crafting Lady said...

Those are such pretty rosettes!

~*~Amber~*~
http://cookingcraftingcamping.blogspot.com/

Charlotte said...

Oh, what a sweet card. I love those Martha Stewart punches!!! Great job!!!!!

Anonymous said...

Nice card. The flower is very pretty. :0)

abusybee - DoubleClick Connections said...

Love it, perfect time to spring clean! It's fun hopping with you! Carri abusybee24atcoxdotnet

Becky said...

cute cute---hummmm can't say my scraps look so cute
hugs
poochietoo at gmail dot com

Trisha said...

Nice card. It is great to use scraps and spring clean. Be still my foolish heart--no Cricut. TFS and I am a follower. patnbobcuddy at gmail dot com

Crooked Scrapper said...

Cute card. TFS and a chance to win.
cowbelleru@sbcglobal.net

Scrapnatic said...

Cute card!! Thanks for sharing!

JerseyJenn said...

Very pretty card!

katieo said...

Love those rossettes. Martha Stewart punches are great. I need to quit bloghopping and start cleaning my studio.

Trickut said...

Simply lovely card!

AD-venture in HEELS said...

OMG no cricut.. Thats talent awesome card.

Melissa
adventuresinheels@gmail.com
www.adventuresinheels.com

Anonymous said...

Love your rosette. I'm a new follower. I figure we can all use some new followers. Thanks for the chance to win a bughead.
stuff@gt.rr.com
http://cricutmimi.blogspot.com

Stuff-n-Such By Lisa said...

This is awesome Michelle!
It's cool that you made it without a Cricut also.
I use mine so much sometimes I forget that it's okay to be creative without it too!
Thanks for the spring inspiration!
Lisa
lisastuf.blogspot.com
lisastuf at gmail dot com

GiGi said...

Love your card - cute rosette. TFS and for the opportunity to win.

GiGi

gigiact2 at bellsouth dot net

Anna said...

Just awesome. Lovely!!!
I'm a follower.
Thanks for the chance to win.
http: // mamawann. blogspot. com/
annadowdy at gmail dot com

Janet said...

Very pretty and simple Love it! TFS
http://ladyluvbug.blogspot.com/

AJoy said...

I'm loving this 3d flower!

April
nginerd at gmail dot com
http://ajoy2scrap.blogspot.com

Wendy's Scrapbook Nook said...

Very cute! Love the idea of handmade blog candy! Thanks for the chance to win! Wendy
rebatw@yahoo.com

Gina said...

Super cute!!!
Gina

Unknown said...

Your card is fabulous, and I could stand to do a little spring cleaning with my scraps as well, thanks for the idea!!
Cindy

Audrey said...

What a great card. Love it. Thanks for the inspiration
God Bless


audrey@rosemansroost.com

maria zelinski said...

such a beautiful card. thanks for sharing. pmlemaria@yahoo.com

st_mccall said...

Tina M
What a fantastic card, thanks for shring and for the chance to win!
st_mccall@yahoo.com

Miss Davidson said...

Cleaning, yuck. lol. But such a cute card. I love the idea of a cricut car decal! Thanks for a chance to win!

-Britt
sunshinybritt@gmail.com

Julie said...

I love this Michelle:) I'm starting to make these little rosettes for everything now.

Cricut Chick
www.cricutchick.com
cricutchick at rocketmail dot com

Miranda said...

Love your card! TFs

mlenclade at gmail dot com

Sandy S. (CraftyCreations) said...

Beautiful card.... tfs! =)

Sandy
http://thecraftycreationspot.blogspot.com/

Maria said...

Very pretty card! TFS

clairbeldiaz said...

This card is vey cute! Thanks for sharing!

Clairbeldiaz@sbcglobal.net

Unknown said...

Great card and your flower looks perfect! muddymom 1 at hot mail dot com

Kris in Alaska said...

It just goes to show that lovely cards can be made without a Cricut! TFS!

Kris in Alaska
funamom at yahoo dot com

Unknown said...

Love your card! the colors are great.
kace
mcvicwif@yahoo.com

Denise-Scrapmouse said...

Nice card with very pretty flower! Thanks for sharing.

coupondenise at live dot com

365 Days of Cricut said...

Very pretty card! I love that flower!

Anonymous said...

I can never get these flowers to work but your's is fantastic! I love making cards out of scraps! Way to go!
New follower as well
tampatha01@gmail.com

Melissa said...

Your flower is so pretty! Thanks for the chance to win, I have always wanted a bug head!

mzcherub2009 at att dot net

Kim. said...

Beautiful card, simple but very effective.
kimthompson68 at sky dot com
Kim xXx

LesleyfromWI said...

Wow this is gorgeous! Love it

grammy deed said...

Love the flower on the card. Sometimes simple is great. I just tried that flower myself for the first time and they are so much fun to make. I will try one on a card just like you did. Thanks
guy1065ataoldotcom Grammy J