November 2009 ~ Cupcake's Creations

Flowers & Flourishes 28

Hi Everyone! I hope all of you had a Wonderful Thanksgiving Day (if you celebrated) & I hope you survived the crowds, if you were out shopping on Black Friday!First, I must share with you the randomly chosen winner of my homespun butterflies from my Buttons & Butterflies post. The Winner is......Isabel JettIsabel, please contact me prior to Wednesday, December 2nd so I can get your goodies to you!!! :)I have had the Honor of being the November...

Just Us Girls 3-D / Template Challenge....JUGS9 31

Mona Pendleton | Friday, November 27, 2009 @ 10:00 PM | 3-D/Template , JUGS Challenges

Good Morning Everyone! Thank you to all of those who played along with last week's Just Us Girls color challenge & for your support with my blog! This week, it is my turn to be the Hostess for the 9th JUGS challenge.Are you ready for another 3-D Template Challenge?'Tis the season of gift giving! With MANY Holidays right around the corner such as Kwanzaa, Hannakuh, Christmas, etc... the girls & I would like to see your best decorated holiday...

Grab N' Go Gift set - PTI November Blog Hop 67

Mona Pendleton | Wednesday, November 25, 2009 @ 3:00 PM | Cricut Tags Bags Boxes and More , EK Success , PTI , PTI Blog Hop , Sizzix , Stampin' Up

Hi Ladies! It's that time again for the monthly Papertrey Ink Blog Hop! This month, Nichole challenged us to create "a quick & inexpensive wrap or tag that can be the perfect solution for "grab & go" gifts!" If you are no stranger to my blog, you know by now I ABSOLUTELY love the PTI My Timeless Templates designed by the AMAZINGLY talented Lauren Meader. However, when I think of Grab N' Go, my Cricut machine comes immediately to mind! Just...

Gingerbread Boy / Peppermint Gift set 35

Mona Pendleton | Monday, November 23, 2009 @ 9:13 AM | Challenges , Cuttlebug , PTI , Spellbinders , Stampin' Up

Hi Ladies! I hope you all had a great weekend! We had some unexpected friends & family visit from out of town :) That surely was a nice surprise! Of course, that means visiting & eating & not much time for crafting. I am a bit late on entering in some challenges, but I sure had fun making my much needed Gingerbread Boy / Peppermint Gift set :) That's what matters most to me! I have a lot to prepare for this week in my crafting world -...

Buttons & Butterflies 36

Mona Pendleton | Sunday, November 22, 2009 @ 12:09 AM | Challenges , Cuttlebug , EK Success , PTI , Spellbinders , Stampin' Up

Hi Ladies, I hope you are all having a Wonderful Weekend :) Before I go any further, I need to share with you the winner of my give away. Drum roll please.....and the Winner is.....Julie RanaeJulie, please email me your address prior to Wednesday, November 25th so I can get your goodies to you :) The saying "it is a SMALL world" even applies to Blogosphere! Julie Ranae happens to be the Manager/Creator of The Play Date Cafe Creativity Challenge...

Just Us Girls Challenge...JUGS8 20

Mona Pendleton | Friday, November 20, 2009 @ 9:55 PM | color , JUGS Challenges

Hi Ladies! Thank you for all of you who played along last week with the Just Us Girls technique challenge & for your support with my blog :)Are you ready to color your world with Just Us Girls?The Lovely Lisa is our Hostess this week & she chose to color our palettes with Bashful Blue, Pumpkin Pie & Really Rust (or similar colors)! With Thanksgiving right around the corner, I saw this color combination fitting for the occasion. I sure...

You're Invited To Celebrate the Season continued 21

Mona Pendleton | Wednesday, November 18, 2009 @ 12:24 AM | Christmas

Hi Girls! I hope you are all having a great week! Some of you may recognize this card from a previous post. I am re-posting it because I am thrilled that I have finished ALL 13 :) My sister's dear friend Sue, is hosting this year's Christmas party for 12 of her childhood friends. She is in her late 50's early 60's & has a dozen friends dating back to the FIRST grade! I am honored that Sue asked ME to make the invitations for such a special event!...