FCCB Challenge 217: Anything Goes

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Challenge #217 Anything Goes

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To qualify for the prize, be sure to use at least 1 Cricut cut on your project and if it's not obvious, let us know what cartridge you used.

CTMH Artiste (scalloped frame), Winter Woodland (holly leaves),  Holiday Card 19  (Sentiment in square)

Finding the digital images on the Cricut site was entirely too dangerous to my pocketbook!  I started to review more of the digital images for sale with the Christmas options.  I always scrapbook my family's Christmas cards and my children's photos with Santa.  I found this great image, which is actually a card you can fold in half.  I welded it to a frame from the Artiste cartridge and cut it out in red.  I added a silk flower, a journaling sticker and some holly leaves cut with Winter Woodland and doodled a bit on the cut and my page was done in 20 minutes!  Gotta love it!

Frugal Fashion Friday: More Maxi for the Money

Lots of options ON SALE this week at Keaton Row.  You can look through my June Sales Lookbook here.  But today, I will share some great Maxi Dress deals.  Starting with the first maxi dress deal above, this wrap maxi is ON SALE for less than $33.00!  And the second maxi dress deal for the same price below.  

How about a maxi for under $21.00?!   The blue one below is also available in white, and green.

And a lace maxi for under $40.00?!  

The Perfect Finish is in the Details

You may have seen my cards made with a cut file to maximize the use of a pattern piece of 12 x 12 card stock and thought they did not look like much.    I made this CCR file for the FCCB Challenge #213, replenish your card stash.  But I wanted to show you that they were just the base of the card and that adding the finishing touches really makes the card.  The zipper lace is CTMH, as well as the small thank you stamp.  The larger thank you and dots are SRM stickers.

It's Frugal Fashion Friday: Lace Poncho Savings!

It's time for another installment of my Frugal Fashion Friday!  This look features one of my favorite looks for Summer:  The Lace Poncho top!  So, the higher price lace poncho is by Free People and has a beautiful stair step hem detail!  The shoes are pure fantasy lacy detail!  

So, I looked for a lower price point and found great options for the woman on a budget!  Buy the better priced poncho alone and you save $116.02!  The poncho in the second row is only $31.98 ON SALE.  I suspect this item will move fast, so don't hesitate if you like it!  The shoe savings is $311.00, so I just made your fantasy shoe a reality!  Find all the looks here.  

Frugal Fashion Friday: The Short Suit Look for under $50.00!

So this week I am sharing a great trendy look at a fabulous price:  The short suit for under $50.00.  Get this look with a short sleeve cardigan, and the 9 inch short.  Both ON SALE!   The sweater is ON SALE  for $19.90 and you will see the sale price on your Keaton Row invoice when you purchase the sweater.  The short is on sale for under $30.00.  Now you add a camisole and accessories from your own closet and you have the Short Suit Look!  Try a scarf and flats for a casual short suit look or a necklace and heels
to dress it up.  Find the look HERE.

Throw Back Thursday Fashion Silhouettes with Hollywood Glamour

Here are some retro silhouettes in trendy citrus colors!  I love these Hollywood inspired silhouettes for the wedding guest dress!  And the middle maxi is also available in black!  These have me thinking of Grace Kelly, Marilyn Monroe and Betty Davis.  You can get this Hollywood glam look HERE.  

Wish List Wednesday: The Jumpsuit

I have always loved jumpsuits and this year they are strong Summer trend.  On my wish list is this one from one of my favorite designers:  Vince Camuto.  I love that this will make me look taller and it looks so comfortable!  You can find it here with more jumpsuits!
I was watching this one, waiting for a sale.   I noticed they are out of my size today.  Sometimes, you cannot wait for a beautiful item to go on sale.  Here are my suggestions for when to purchase quickly and DON"T wait!
1)  If your size is average and most frequently purchased, don't wait for the sale!  You may lose out on an item you reallywant!
2)  If you have a deadline.  Maybe you want an item for an event such as a wedding.  Don't wait for the sale.  Most items will take a week to ship at Keaton Row, so plan ahead.
3)  If an item is on sale at Keaton Row, don't hestitate!  Sale items move fast!

Trendy Tuesday: The Cold Shoulder

One of my favorite Summer trends in the cold shoulder!  I love this look to show off some skin and still hide my upper arms!  So, today I am sharing six different looks you can purchase HERE.    The first look above, also has the all white look, which is also a big Summer trend!
Maybe, you want to show off the leg and the shoulder?  Try this look below with a lacy skirt!  I also love the prices on this look!  The blouse is below $45.00 and the skirt is below$60.00!

Need a cold shoulder look for casual day?  Try these looks below.  I live the varigated and black look for running around town and the jean short look for a those hot days in August!

Another cold shoulder look, to hide the pear figure hips.  I love this look for a hot August day too!

And just for the sundress lover, this beautiful sundress by Free People!  

FCCB Challenge #214: Celebrate Dad

 

 Happy Monday and welcome to another Monday challenge!

Challenge #214 Celebrate Dad
Create a project for dad OR a masculine project

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While you may use stamps, SVG cuts and die cuts, you must use at least 1 Cricut cut to qualify for the prize, please list the cut used in your description.

Cartridges used are A Child's Year (small boy to the far right), Father's Day Card-Gone Fishing a digital file available in Cricut Craft Room, and DS software and George Basic Shapes (oval near small boys bobber).  Your can find the Father's Day Card-Gone Fishing HERE.  I can't believe I didn't know this beautiful image was available?!  And how many more am I missing!?  

Super Saturday Sale Items at Keaton Row

Here are just a few of my favorite SALE items this week at Keaton Row.  You can find them all 7 pages of ON SALE womans' clothing and accessories HERE.  In the picture above:  hard to find, trendy, white jeans, and white clam diggers!  Clam diggers in white and blue for under $30.00!  For a direct link to the jeans on sale use this:  https://keatonrow.com/lookbook/53904f4eacc233807100acbd/3

A beautiful laser cut lacy handbag, in BLACK ONLY.  I included the teal so you can see the size and detail of the laser cut.   Really a great piece for the price!  Find it here:  https://keatonrow.com/lookbook/53904f4eacc233807100acbd/8

And the always fashionable, VERY comfortable T-Shirt dress for under $30.00 in Black, Grey, Blue and Black & Grey Combo for under $30.00.  Find it here:  https://keatonrow.com/lookbook/53904f4eacc233807100acbd/7

Frugal Fashion Friday: The Fringe Dress!

It's time for my weekly installment of Frugal Fashion Friday.  Today's post is all about the fringe dress!  Fringe is a strong Summer trend this year, and here is a great look at a designer price point along with the girl on a budge price point!  Buy the bargain outfit and save a total of $721.55!    Find both looks HERE! 
Love the fringe trend, but want a top, pants or a handbag with the look?  Request a Lookbook at any time, from me at my Keaton Row site!  My styling services are FREE, shipping is FREE and returns are FREE!  Find my Keaton Row site HERE:  https://keatonrow.com/claredempsey

Wish List Wednesday: Accessory List

On my Summer wish list today:

• A beautiful flat sandal with a bit of bling!  I love this one by Vince Camuto, available in three colors:  Steel, copper and black!  
• A white pair of sandals for the all white look and many other summer outfits!  I love this one by Nine West called the Izola!  Architectural glam on SALE!
• A great graphic tote, in black and white for the look of lace!  I love this bag by Topshop!  
• Any piece by Adia Kibur!  I love this jewelry designer and the necklace above will go with anything!  I have seen it worn with a short sleeve sweatshirt and it still looked fabulous!  

Tangerine Tuesday: Keaton Row Deal of the Day is Citrus Trendy!

Today I am talking about a strong trend for Spring/Summer:  Citrus colors!  And I have a deal of the day at Keaton Row to share:  a beautiful maxi dress for $31.44!  Find it HERE.    Be sure to check out the entire Citrus Trend lookbook where I have two pages of ON SALE Citrus Summer Dresses and more great Citrus Summer looks for everyday, to formal!
Not sure about a strapless dress?  Wear it with a short sleeve cardigan, like this one here on sale for $19.90!

I love this short sleeve cardigan for a Summer wardrobe staple!  An extra layer to make your sundresses wearable at work and or church!  And white is another hot Summer trend!  Shipping at Keaton Row is always FREE and returns are FREE.  

Don't see the item you like?  You can request a lookbook from me at any time at my Keaton Row site:  https://keatonrow.com/claredempsey

FCCB Change :Replenish Card Stash

 Happy Monday and welcome to another Monday challenge!

Challenge #213 Card Stash

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Create a project to replenish your stash: Baby, Thank You, Birthday, etc.

To qualify for the prize, be sure to use at least 1 Cricut cut on your project and if it's not obvious, let us know what cartridge you used.

I am in love with this weeks challenge of replenishing my card stash.  I love the idea of cutting a 12 x12 piece of paper and using over 99% of it in cards!  I started with a template idea from Rainy Day Creations.  She actually made a box with her template.  So, I switched the box pieces for card fronts and here is how my file looks in CRC using shapes from  George Basic Shapes and Wild Card (the triangles).   I cut the chevron patterned paper that was double sided with a graph paper pattern and matted it with a pink 12 x 12 and a some cream paper scraps.  So, I now have 8 card fronts from two pieces of paper and one piece of scrap paper.  Now when I need a thank you, birthday, sympathy or other card, I will have them cut and ready to stamp!