Christmas In July!!!!!!! Oh Christmas Tree Advent Calendar

Oh Christmas Tree-- Do you guys remember the Starbucks Advent Calendar Craze? Well I do and I know I was dying to get my hands on this hot little piece. Well I did and here is my recreation. This super cute piece measures a whopping 11.5'' tall. I am not quite finished with it, I have to apply my dates to each box to complete the project. Just before I could finish my furry daughter (dog), Snickers chewed up my power cord-- so guess what my Cricut is out of commission!!!!! Well--- the oh so Fab Customer Service Department at Provo Craft is sending me a new one. I can't wait for it to come in the mail. Well ladies-- this tutorial will be available with and without a cut file. A Cut file!!!! NO cutting!!!! Think about all the people you can cover with this gift!!! Sneak a cute little something in each box--your kids are going to love this one. And teachers-- how cute is this as a teachers' gift!!! This is the first of my Christmas in July projects-- stay tuned for more sneaky peekies!!!!!!

Blog Candy--Last Kit!!!!!!

Here it is!!!! The Last Kit of MY June Super Blog Candy Event!!!! Good Luck!!!!


K-9 Glam

Hello Everyone, here it is for all the Fur Baby Lovers out there K-9 Glam!!!!
How stinkin cute is this????
This bag measure 12''x11''x3''. Yes, that is a front functional pocket. Can you image the look on that special someone's face when they recieve this!!!! I just really love this one. Dare I say it might be my favorite???
I call this beauty K-9 Glam because this little doggie is a husky looking watch dog surrounded by flowers and Bling. Check out all of the detail on this bag. The term Man's best friend here does double duty-- the four legged friend and Girls best friend, Bling!!!!
The K-9 Glam tutorial is now available. Please refer to the left side bar to complete your purchase. The tutorial comes complete with all patterns and step by step instruction to create the K-9 scene and the bag.

K-9 Glam tutorial $3.50

Close up of the detail


Sneaky Peeky-- All Ruffed Up

All Ruffed up and no where to go!!! Not with this bag!!!! For all the fur baby moms and dads this one is for you!!! I hope to have this baby completed tonight. Lots of deal on this bag-- the finished size will be 12''x6.5''x4. Inspired by one of my favorite hand bag designers.

I am also working on a kitty cat bag!!! Stay Tuned.

A different Take

Here is Linda's take on the American Dream Tote Bag. This is what she had to say about the Tutorial LilGreenBug said...
OK, you guys HAVE to get this tutorial from Kathy!!! Her instructions are awesome and so easy to follow!!! I learned so much doing this and it was easy!!! If you love Kathy's bags like I do, you owe it to yourself to pick up her tutorial and make some!!! She makes it so easy!!
June 22, 2009 10:24 AM

She did a fantastic Job. Linda Thanks for sharing!!!!! Be sure to visit her blog for more of her lovely creations!!

Blog Candy Winner for Week 3 is?????

Tinkerbug!!!!!!!! Tinkerbug, please email me a ship to address at kathy_orta@yahoo.com.
Congrats and I hope you enjoy the kit!!!!!!

Uptown Girl


Tutorial available now for the Uptown Girl Bag!!!!

Super Fab bag measures 12''x12''x3''. You can fit the kitchen sink in this one!!!! LOL!! I am a big bag kind of girl. I just have to have everything with me. You never know when you're going to need that one thing. If my bag ever got stolen, Lord forbid; I would be lost, because it is all in there. As I write this, it makes me think that it may be not the smartest thing to do, but I'm sure I'm not going to change!!!

You can make this bag two ways, with the side pockets and without. I really like the side pockets. It really gives it that designer look.

The colors I used on this bag are hot pink and lime green.

How cute would this be as a baby shower gift bag!!!!!

Check out that flower.

There is tons of detail and dimension in this bag. Check out the layers on this flower.

Please refer to the left side bar for your tutorial purchase. Thank you so much. And I hope you have a lot of fun with this one!!!


Uptown Girl Handbag/Giftbag Tutorial Now Available!!!



American Dream

The American Dream Tote Bag was inspired by my sister Joce. She is in the Military and a July Baby!!! Her heart definitely beats Red, White and Blue. She has been serving our country for all of her adult life. So expect this in the mail Sissy!!! I love you!!!
(There goes that surprise LOL!!!).
The 4th of July is coming and I know you are all going to a BBQ/Cookout!!! Now who is looking for the perfect bag to house that special Thank You gift??? Who is looking for the perfect way to say thank you to that special someone oversees???

This tote bag measures 12''x8.5''x2''. What a perfect way to say thank you to that special someone and Happy Birthday America!!!!

The American Dream tutorial comes complete with step by step instruction and patterns on how to create this fantastic illustration of patriotism at its best. Super simple, easy to follow.

The first 3 customers will get the Eagle shown on the tote bag free!!!

So be quick!!!!

The American Dream Tote bag Tutorial will be emailed to you promptly upon completion of your transaction. Please refer to the left hand side bar to complete your purchase. Again, DON'T FORGET, THE FIRST THREE CUSTOMERS WILL RECEIVE THE EAGLE SHOWN ON THE TOTE BAG FREE!!


Thank you all for your warm comments and your positive feedback on my tutorials. If anyone is wondering if my tutorials are super simple and easy to follow, just read the comments on my blog left by customers.

American Dream Tote Bag Tutorial Now Available for only $3.50.



Blog Candy Kit!!!!!!

Candy Close Up!!!

Here it is -- you know the deal. Check out my blog, Sub and leave me a comment on your favorite Project and next Sunday someone will win this beauty of a kit!!!!

Kreativ Blogger Award--Thank You So Much!!!!!

Thank you so much Berlynda Phillips !!!!!!

Here are the RULES for this AWARD:

1. Thank the person who nominated you for this award.

Thank you so much Berlynda!!!! This is my first award and let me tell you that I'm so honored and excited to be in the presence of so much talent. I just love doing what I do. I have never met you in person, but thanks to the Internet we get to meet so many wonderful people that become a part of our life without ever meeting face to face. I just want to say thank you from the bottom of my heart!!!!

2. Copy the logo and place it on your blog.
Done

3. Link to the person who nominated you for this award. http://100blackdiamonds.blogspot.com/

4. Share 7 things about yourself that people might find interesting.
1. I thank God every day just for allowing me to wake up every morning
2. I am getting married to the love of my life on 9/26/2009
3.I moved for NYC (living there almost all my life), working on Wall Street for 8 years to a small town in FL and I love it!!!
4. I always think I’m really going to win the lotto when I play!!!
5. I am very superstitious—I wear a paritcular undergarment inside out once a week (Thursdays) because my grandma told me it will reverse all the negative energy to positive energy. (I hope it does not offend anyone), but its true!!!
6. I believe everything happens for a reason even if I don’t see it at the time.
7. I think I have more shoes than Imelda Marcos.

5. Post links to the 7 blogs you nominate.

www.jensbrainthings.blogspot.com

www.inkingidaho.blogspot.com

http://www.stampwithheather.typepad.com/

http://donnamundinger-popsicletoes.blogspot.com/

http://www.addalittledazzle.com/my_weblog/

http://www.thepinkstamper.blogspot.com/

http://www.obsessedwithscrapbooking.com/

6. Leave a comment on each of the blogs, letting them know they have been nominated.

Groovy Kind of Girl Handbag Tutorial!!!!!

Are you a Groovy Kind of Girl?
Do you have any Groovy Kind of Girls in your life?
So Many of you asked for a tutorial on this handbag and here it is. I created a comprehensive, super easy to follow tutorial. You will be able to recreate this in no time at all. This Handbag measure 8''x 6'' x 2''. Think about all of the birthday coming up, Hostess gifts, or even Admin Asst day gift!!!! The gift giving possibilites are endless. Leave me a comment-- I would love to now what you think.


Check out the left side bar to complete your transaction.
I will email you the file prompty.


Thank you all for your lovely comments!!! I hope I inspired someone today!!!!

Tutorial Only Now Available

For those of you interested in the tutorial only -- the option is here!!!! I created a new tutorial for those that just want the tutorial only and don't have Design Studio to cut "Cut Files". I created a pattern just for you with super simple instructions. The Tutorial in now available for only $3.50. Please refer to the left side bar to complete your transaction. Again, thank you all for your interest!!!!

Please see post below for further clarification on my cut file, the baby bug (original cricut) compatibility and Design Studio.

Tutorial and Cut File Now Available for The Flowers in Bloom Handbag!!!!!

Now Available!!! Flowers in Bloom Handbag Tutorial and Cut File!!!!!

No hand cutting for this project with the cut file. Your Cricut does all of the cutting for you.
The cut file is baby bug compatiable (original Cricut) as well. What does that mean? if you have Design Studio you can cut this file. I created it on the 6''x12'' mat so everyone can benefit from this tutorial.
The cut file contains the following:

Handbag Front and Back Panels

Handbag Side Panels

Handbag Flowers and Leaves

Handbag Front Patches

Handbag Handle anchors
Your finish Handbag will be 11.5'' x5.5''x2.


No cutting-- it is all done for you, all you have to do is assemble!!!!!

The tutorial is full of pictures to make your assembly super easy and simple.
The files will be emailed to you prompty. Be sure to leave your email address with your transaction. To complete your transaction, please refer to the Tutorial section on the left side bar of my blog.
Thank you to all for the interest!!!!!

This Weeks WINNER!!!!!!!!!

Is Who am I--Madame Boss Lady!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! email me your shipping address!!
Congrats and thanks for all the lovely comments. Stay tuned for next week Blog Candy!!!!!!!!!

Can you Smell the Flowers????

Can you smell the Flowers???
If this is not fashion forward I don't know what is!!!!
Can you imagine getting a gift in this??? Think about all the special occasions in your life right now?? I will be making these to hold my Bridesmaids' gifts!!!
Flowers in Bloom Handbag
Giftbag
Check out the rounded corners on this Bag!!!!


Close up of the details



New Handbag!!!!! OMGoodness can I tell you how in love I am with this one. I just love the rounded corners on this handbag!!!! The flowers and colors-- I just think it all came to together so nicely. Look at me tooting my own horn. LOL!!!!!! Now on to "The Details" this bag measures 12''x 5.5''x 2''. Think of all the flexibility when it comes to gift giving with this one. You will not be limited to a small gift--even though good things do come in small packages. LOL!! As I stated down below, I am working on tutorial for both handbags and I hope to have cut files available as well. Just bare with me-- this will be my first tutorial and I want to get it right!!!! I hope I inspired someone today!!!!

Handbag Tutorial

Hi Everyone-- After many request I decided to create a handbag tutorial. I will make it available to all as soon as I complete it -- I expect to have it ready by mid week. Thank you all for the interest!!!

Close Up/Details of the Handbag/Giftbag

This Handbag/Gift bag measures 7''x6''x2'', it is large enough to fit a book, scarf, any gift of your choosing within the measurement above. Let me tell you I would love to get a gift like this. Just the bag alone would be very delightful never mind the gift inside-- yeah right who am I kidding!!!! Anyway hope you enjoy it. Remember I still have the blog candy event going on so leave me a comment.

Close up of the details


Side Shot

The Handbag!!!!






Designer Handbag/Gift Bag

Hi everyone-- Hope you all had a wonderful day today. TGIF!!!! This week was a long work week for me. I felt like it was never going to end!!! I plan on sleeping in tomorrow; so looking forward to that. As you can see I am up late. I just had these colors in my head Turquoise and Gray) so I had to do something with it and here it is. This Handbag/Gift bag measures 7''x6''x2'', it is large enough to fit a book, scarf, any gift of your choosing within the measurement above. Let me tell you I would love to get a gift like this. Just the bag alone would be very delightful never mind the gift inside-- yeah right who am I kidding!!!! Anyway hope you enjoy it. Remember I still have the blog candy event going on so leave me a comment. I hope I inspired someone today!!!!

Product Showcase of the Week (PSW) and Free Gift of the Week (FGW)

FREE GIFT OF THE WEEK--(FGW)!!!!Every week I will be unveiling a PSW-- What is a PSW?? A PSW is a highlight of Stampin up product that I choose (feel free to send me sugguestions). I will post projects showcasing the PSW. In conjunction with the PSW I will also reveal the FGW. What is a FGW??? A FGW is a Free Gift of the Week---A Free Gift of the week--- I just love saying that!!!!! When you purchase the PSW or any product showcased in the PSW I will send you a FGW-- Free, yes you read correctly FREE!!!!
Drumroll Please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Now for the PSW!
The PSW is the Stampin up Flowers Daisies Die!!!!!
Item # 114520
As you can see I made a wide variety of project with this Die. I used some unconventional colors in this PSW. I used yellow, turquoise, orange, gray and Hot Pink. Let me know what you think of the color combinations?? I love pushing the limits and trying new things. Talk about a sunny spread with these colors. I had to bring the sunshine inside because it was a cloudy day today in Florida!!! Remember when you purchase my PSW you will get a FGW!!!!!
PRODUCT SHOWCASE OF THE WEEK
Here is a closeup of the PSW!!!!

Daisy Post-it Note Holder


This is a Post-it note holder-- how freakin cute is this. I have seen these all over the scrapbooking world wide web--I had to try it out. I think it turned out super cute. What a great gift this would make. A little too late for a teachers gift, but hey there is always next year!!!! Think about this for a Christmas in July gift?? Or Administrative Assistant Day gift??? The possibilities with this are endless. Now check out the Daisy-- here I layered it and used Stickles for add bling-- Do I hear Bling--Bling!!!

This is a Post-it note Holder== How freakin cute is this. I have seen these all over the scrapbooking world wide web; I had to try it out. I think it turned out super cute. What a great gift this would make--huh! A little too late for a teachers gift, but hey there is always next year!! Think about this for a Christmas in July gift??? Or an Administrative Assistant Day Gift??? The possibilities with this are endless. Now check out the Daisy-- Here I layered it and used Stickles to add Bling!!!!!



































Super Sweet Card-- This is a bellyband card. The band is removable. Once you remove the bellyband the card opens just like a traditional card. Now for the Daisy-- Here I use two of the large die cut flowers and layered them. For the center piece I use the Circle Scallop punch and the Small Oval punch Item #107304, and the Just Oval All Stamp Set-- Item #113790. I just love the way layering looks-- it just adds lots of dimension and interest to your project.

































This is what I call my One and a half card-- I don't know why, but that is what comes to mind when I see it. Now for the Daisy!!! Here I use the Daisy die, but here I doubled each flower for even more dimension and of course I had to bling it up with some Stickles!!!!!!! Bling Bling!!!




And last but not least here is a scallop circle card. I made this with the the Stampin Up Scallop Circle Die-- Item # 113468. It is super easy to make this card. I think I might start doing video tutorials. Now for the Daisy. Here I just use the large flower die cut and the Crazy for Cupcakes Stamp Set Item # 111618. I stamped the images, colored it and then punched out the image using two punches, Item #104401 1 and 3/8 and Item # 104403 1 and 1/4 Circle Punches.



Remember if you place an order with me you will get the FGW. How cute are those Flip Flops!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Let Freedom Ring-- Designer Wallet

Hi Everyone-- Here is a cute wallet/gift card holder that I designed. I got my inspiration from one of my favorite handbag designers. I just love the way it turned out. It is perfect for all the July birthday babies, your loved ones in the Military or any summer occasion. Speaking of which I'm sure you all have dusted off the grills and got started on your outdoor Grill on!!! I just love summer, everything about!!!

Here is a close up-- the wavy strips and the stars are embossed to give it a shinny patent leather look.

And here you can see the card and the gift card. I think this is my favorite project yet-- I really love the way it turned out. I hope I inspired someone today!!! Let me know what you think. Leave me a comment.

Who doesn't love a present!!!!!!!



Ok here is the picture of this weeks prize kit. Remember leave me a comment and sub to my blog and you will be entered to win. I will post the winner on my blog on Sundays at 6PM CST. Thanks and good luck to you all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!