Welcome Back, Disney Fan!

Ahhh, I'm baaaaack! So it's been a long break, but I'm happy to say that I am finally back for good. A lot has been going on in my crafting corner and I have a few fun announcements.

My new layout is almost complete! My friend Rachel made me a gorgeous layout that I am itching to use! My computer animator boyfriend is in the middle of a kick-ass header featuring some Disney graphics so once he's done with that this weekend I will debut the new site along with....

A GIVEAWAY! I was trying to decide what to give away to celebrate my new site and really, all you ladies have different kinds of tastes. I'm not sure what you need so I just decided on a Michael's giftcard. I figured that would be the best for everyone. I'll be announcing that giveaway this weekend.

For TODAY'S creation, I am displaying a Disney project I made for a friend of mine who lives in Orlando. I'm entering it in the Sunday Challenge at Getting Cricky with K Andrew. The challenge calls for any Disney project and this is what I came up with.

The image is from Paper Piercings by Nikki and I absolutely love her Clubhouse set of the different Disney characters. I added some flowers from Recollections and a Martha Stewart paper puncher for the top.

It's nice to be back! I have some more cards coming up and can't wait to see what you guys have been up to.

Until Next time, Happy Crafting!

A Card, a Good-bye and an Explanation

So I have been so friggin busy lately that I have hardly posted any cards. I have been crafting though so I have some cards on back log that need to be posted. But before I post today's creation I have one announcement-

My contract with Made Especially for You is officially over. It was up for renewal and I knew I wouldn't have time in the beginning of the summer because I will be taking a class that meets four times a week. I didn't want to overextend myself, but I am sad to say it because that design team was just so much fun!

This week I am showing a card I made for a coworker who sadly, was let go. She was a very sweet woman who always answered my 100+ frantic questions with nothing but patience and a smile. I'll miss her so I definitely wanted to make her something special.

I've been addicted to my markers lately so I used them on a large flower stamp I bought awhile ago. I cut out corner embellishments with a Martha Stewart paper puncher.  I liked the way it came out.

My buddy Rachel agreed to make me a new layout for the blog so I'm really excited for that. I'll try to visit some blogs over the next few weeks, but most likely will be MIA until the 14th. I have a lot due in the next few days so wish me luck.

Until Next Time, Happy Crafting!

Color Combo

This week on Made Especially For You is a color challenge!  *The colors do not have to be exact, but please try and match the shades as closely as possible* 

The winner this week will receive a $10 voucher to Di's Digi Downloads and be offered a one-week guest designer position!

Onto my card-

 I loved those colors and I tried to stick to them as close as I could. I hope you all play along!!


Until next time, Happy Crafting!

 
 

Recycled Disney Love

Happy Earth Day, Everyone!

This week at Made Especially for You, we are celebrating Earth Day by creating a special project with recycled materials. This challenge runs from now until April 29th and you must use some kind of recycled material. It can be old book pages, bottle caps, newspaper, basically anything that has been used before and is now being re-used on your card.

Our sponsor this week is Jessica's Craft Shaque. Our winner will get a set of decorative corsage pins!

This is  what I came up with-

I used two cartoons from a Disney Store bag. I just love all the old school cartoons that make up the bags. I used Distress Ink on the top and bottom of the card. Then I used a button border from K&Company. To top it off, I used two small stamps, one star and one banner to finish it. It looked a little busy, but I think given the nature of the cartoons, it worked.

I hope you will all enter the challenge and celebrate Earth Day in your own way! I plan on seeing Disney's Chimpanzee this week so some of the proceeds will go to the Jane Goodall Institute. Remember to take care of Mother Earth! Happy week to you all.

Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Mahalo!

Next up on Made Especially For You is a challenge involving a card with three flowers! How easy is that? Our sponsor this week is 3 Girl Jam and the winner will receive a two-piece bundle of crinkle ribbon!

Onto my card-

I wanted to make a very general "Hello"card this week and this was the perfect project to do it. I was watching 50 First Dates when I was making this and that movie has beautiful floral in everything from the actual Hawaiian location, to Drew Barrymore's paintings, to the flowers in her hair. So I tried to use some embellishments that I had that reminded me of that. I'm going to have "Forgetful Lucy" in my head all day now. I love Adam Sandler but only when he's paired up with Drew Barrymore. (So that's what? 2 movies?)

Can't wait to see what you all come up with! Until next time, Happy Crafting! Mahalo!

Disney Week: A Hero's Birthday

So today is a big day! My Daddy-o turns 62 years old and after 30+ years in Pharmacy, he is hanging up his white coat and retiring! Anyone who knows me knows what a big Daddy's girl I am and no matter how old I get, that will never change. I am so proud of him and he is a constant source of strength and inspiration for me.

My Dad and I doing what we do best....

My Dad is a big fan of Goofy (which is so funny b/c we all know what a great Dad the Goofster is) so I wanted to make him a Goofy inspired card. For the cut, I bought the Clubhouse Friends set from Paper Piercings by Nikki. I absolutely LOVE these images!! This is what I came up with.

The paper came from a Recollections pack. You can't really tell, but the orange paper is sparkly. To give it a little extra, I added green brads to the orange circles and used a Martha Stewart paper puncher for the edges. Hope you are all enjoying the projects. Our Disney week is almost at an end, but hopefully you've made a few new crafty friends in the process. I know I have!

Disney Week: Miss Priss

OK, So I don't get along with Minnie Mouse. I never really have. While most girls adored her, I was more of a Daisy Duck gal, myself. Minnie always seemed to be complaining about SOMETHING Mickey did or rather didn't do when really, the guy just wanted to hang out with his best pal, Pluto. She seemed like such a nag!

Anyway, I digress.

When my friend Jenn said she liked Minnie, I found myself having to create a Minnie Card with absolutely no resources. I really need to get my hands on the Mickey and Friends Cricut Cartridge! So instead I improvised.

I had some patterned paper from Recollections and I simply cut out the black shapes. I managed to find one sticker to put on the front and found a red and white ribbon to make a bow. It's not my best work, but I plan on making her something else to make up for it.

I've been loving all the Disney crafts so far this week! Be sure to check out everyone else's projects below! I'm hoping to unveil a Goofy project tomorrow! Until next time, happy crafting!