Blog Candy WINNER!!!

Good morning.  Had fun "Meeting" all of you this weekend during the CRICUT CRAFTIN' FRIENDS Blog Hop.  So glad you joined our hop to see all of our creativeness.  We now have more inspiration to follow as well.  Soooo... getting to why you are really here...

And the WINNER is... # 17 LORI APGAR

CONGRATULATIONS LORI!!  You have 1 week to contact me with your address for your prize. 

Email:  fish quad at comcast dot net

If not claimed, I will draw again next Monday.

 Lori Apgar said...

What a super cute layout!! Love the ice skate laces!!!

Friday, 27 January, 2012

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LMCB # 73 - Let's see Trash on your layouts. And... another giveaway!!

A BIG welcome to all of my new followers!  Thanks so much for visiting.  I really got a kick out of reading alot of your comments and could relate to many of you.  Very fun!  :-)   I will be posting the WINNER for my Blog Candy later Monday afternoon.  So stay tuned and don't miss it.
Until then...
Good Evening... Good Morning.. .whatever time it may be... here I am to tell you about the next challenge over at Lasting Memories!!  We want to see you "TRASH" your layouts!  What does that mean??  Use up your scraps, use recycled items, use items from around the house for embellishments or for some different stamping techniques.  The possibilities are endless. 

Here is what I came up with...

Everything on my layout that is "Paper" is from my scrap stash.  This DSP is a collection from Stampin' Up called Rainbow Sherbet and it is retired.  I have had these remains since 2006.

Again getting caught up on my daughter's book.  This is her frist swim lesson this year.

Another "Trashy" thing I did...

I cut the bottom of a paper lunch bag and adhered it to the back of my layout.  This works as a great pocket for her swim report card, YMCA ID card and another photo that I didn't want to throw away.  I think I am going to do this to many of the kid's school/activity type layouts so everything is together and in one place.

I'm also excited to show you that I used the SKETCH that Lasting Memories is providing for inspiration.  It was generously donated from Pagemaps!  You are not required to use the sketch for the challenge.  But if it helps you get your mojo going.. .then take full advantage. 

And... we have yet another GIVEAWAY this week!!  You definitely want to play!!

   Elizabeth is hosting this weeks prize, check this out!!!

Now that I have shown you what to do... get scrappin' and come join us this week over at LMCB 73 and link up your layout by Saturday, February 4th at 9pm EST.

I am also entering my layout over at Paper Playtime #66 - Anything Goes.  Ohh... and they are having a bloghop too.  I'll be heading back later today. 

Thanks again for stopping by!

Supplies:
Stampin' Up:  Rainbow Sherbet DSP, Green Galore CS, Gabe Green CS, Apricot Appeal CS, Tempting Turquoise CS, Whale Wishes Stamps, Designer Button - Brights Collection, White Baker's Twine
Thickers - Alpha Letters
EK Success - Small Alphas

Cricut Craftin Friend's Blog Hop - DAY 2!!!

Cricut Craftin Friends Blog Hop DAY 2!!!!

Celebrating Cricut Craftin Grammys 1 year 

Blogaversary

We're so happy you could join us for the 2nd day of the hop celebrating the one year blogaversary of Cricut Craftin Grammy. We have asked a few of the Cricut Messageboard friends as well as the Design Team friends (Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Blog, Lasting Memories and Sweet Sassy Diva ) to join her in this two day Blog Hop. The participants are allowed to share anything creative they wish to share using a Cricut (or other die cut machine if they do not have a Cricut.)

Overall Blog Candy
I hope you will hop along with us and leave comments along the way. For the overall blog candy you need to leave a comment on each blog each day.

If you leave a comment on all the blogs both days your name will be entered into the Random drawing twice. The random winner will receive a $25 gift card from their choice of Michaels or Joanns.

This is a TWO-DAY hop, so be sure to check out both days so you don't miss any creativeness. Because there is a large number of participants I will give you until January 30th to post your comments for the two days of the blog hop.  Thanks for joining us!

Let's get hopping!! If you've hopped over from STACIA, then you are in the right place!! If you've just popped in to visit my blog or are reading this via email and you'd like to join our FUN, then please CLICK HERE to start at the beginning with Suzanne's Blog

For the hop today, I've created a single page layout of some older photos of my son at 2 years old.  I am working on my kiddos scrapbooks as a goal for 2012.  Before I know it, they will be graduating from High school and doing domestic things.  Scary!!  At the age of 2, this is my son mastering the mini jump shot.  He is now 5 and we are signing him up for basketball next year.  Can't wait to see what he can do.

I just have 2 cuts using the Cricut.  Both are from "Sports Mania."  I was having trouble with my blade, so kept it to the basketball hoop and ball.  Bad timing for the darn blade.

Supplies Used for my layout:
Stampin' Up - Hoppy Memories Simply Scrappin' Kit
Doodle Bug - alpha stickers
Cricut - Sports Mania cartridge
Stampin' Up - Star Punch
Provocraft - Bradlets
Random, old small star punch

And don't forget... I have some blog candy too!  I love that you all are stopping by!  Thank you so much!  A HUGE Welcome to all of my new followers!

Just leave a comment on today's post or yesterday's post for 1 entry to win.

Become a follower or tell me you are a follower for a 2nd entry to win.

Simple as pie!! I will draw the winner on Monday, January 30th.

If you missed my post for yesterday... see it HERE .

Thank you again for checking out my project... Now hop to the next stop: ELIZABETH

Remember to visit all the stops for MAXIMUM ideas and LOTS OF FUN!!

Suzanne http://cricutcraftingrammy.blogspot.com/
Also posting for Cindy who does not have a blog

Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Blog Friends
Charlotte http://alittlebitofdetail.blogspot.com/
Melanie http://melaniemakes.blogspot.com/
Beckie http://justbcreativecrazy.blogspot.com/
Faith Abigal http://www.faithabigaildesigns.com/
Kate http://smallbitsofpaper.blogspot.com/

Lasting Memories
Stacia http://happyandscrappytoo.blogspot.com/
Michele F http://fishmememoriesandmore.blogspot.com/
Elizabeth http://visionsofpaper.blogspot.com/
Karen http://creationsbykw.blogspot.com/
Denise http://thruthelookingglass-glassgraffitix2.blogspot.com/
Michelle http://scrappinforkenzie.blogspot.com/
Jennasa http://findtimetocreate.blogspot.com/
Kimberly http://leokc34.blogspot.com/
Amy http://www.lovetocrop.com/

Message Board Friends
Terri http://craftmeaway.blogspot.com/
Brenda http:// friendscraftinwithfriends.blogspot.com/
Rachelle http://creationsbyrachelle.blogspot.com/
Shawnee http://quiverofangels.blogspot.com/

Sweet Sassy Diva Blog Friends
Lori http://www.scrappinmystressaway.blogspot.com/
Mindy http://grammiescraftroom.blogspot.com/
Tina http://tiggersscrapplace.blogspot.com/
Jen http://3catsandabug.blogspot.com/

Happy Hopping!  Lots of Talent to see!

Cricut Craftin Friend's Blog Hop

Cricut Craftin Friends Blog Hop 
Celebrating Cricut Craftin Grammys 1 year
Blogaversary!!!

We're so happy you could join us for this hop celebrating the one year blogaversary of Cricut Craftin Grammy. I have asked a few of my Cricut Messageboard friends as well as my Design Team friends (Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Blog, Lasting Memories and Sweet Sassy Diva ) to join her in this two day Blog Hop. The participants are allowed to share anything creative they wish to share using a Cricut (or other die cut machine if they do not have a Cricut.)

Overall Blog Candy!!!  Woo Hoo!!
I hope you will hop along with us and leave comments along the way. For the overall blog candy you need to leave a comment on each blog each day.
If you leave a comment on all the blogs both days your name will be entered into the Random drawing twice. The random winner will receive a $25 gift card from their choice of Michaels or Joanns.

This is a TWO-DAY hop, so be sure to check out both days so you don't miss any creativeness. Because there is a large number of participants I will give you until January 30th to post your comments for the two days of the blog hop.  Thanks for joining us!

Let's get hopping!! If you've hopped over from STACIA, then you are in the right place!! If you've just popped in to visit my blog or are reading this via email and you'd like to join our FUN, then please CLICK HERE to start at the beginning with Suzanne's Blog

For the hop today, I've created a Fun double page layout of my family and I Ice Skating for the 2nd time.

I followed a sketch from Sketch Support as my guide.  Love the end result.

Left Page...the snowflakes are from "Stretch Your Imagination" cart with some faux stitching added and some rhinestone centers for bling.

Right Page...the title is cut from "Once Upon a Princess" cart.  The Ice Skate is cut from the "Cheerful Seasons Cart."  I even laced the holes with Brown floss to mimic laces.  :-)

I am also entering my layout over at this week's Getting Scrappy Challenge - "Flurries of Fun" Need to create a layout that is Winter or Snow themed.

Supplies Used:

Stampin Up Cardstock - Kiwi Kiss, Not Quite Navy

Stampin' Up - Basic Rhinestones

My Mind's Eye Paper Pad - Christmas Kitsch

Cricut Carts-  Stretch Your Imagination, Once upon a Princess, Cheerful Seasons

We R Memory Keepers - Brown Floss



And since you have made it this far... what is a Blog Hop without some Blog Candy from moi??

How about this 4-pack of glitter glue by Martha Stewart??

Just leave a comment on this post for 1 entry.

Become a follower or tell me you already are a follower and leave me a 2nd comment for a 2nd entry.

Easy??  I think so.

I will draw a winner on Monday the 30th.

So Happy to have you visit!!  

Thank you again for checking out my project... Now hop to the next stop: ELIZABETH .

Remember to visit all the stops for MAXIMUM ideas and LOTS OF FUN!!

Suzanne http://cricutcraftingrammy.blogspot.com/
Also posting for Cindy who does not have a blog

Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Blog Friends
Charlotte http://alittlebitofdetail.blogspot.com/
Melanie http://melaniemakes.blogspot.com/
Beckie http://justbcreativecrazy.blogspot.com/
Faith Abigal http://www.faithabigaildesigns.com/
Kate http://smallbitsofpaper.blogspot.com/

Lasting Memories
Stacia http://happyandscrappytoo.blogspot.com/
Michele F http://fishmememoriesandmore.blogspot.com/
Elizabeth http://visionsofpaper.blogspot.com/
Karen http://creationsbykw.blogspot.com/
Denise http://thruthelookingglass-glassgraffitix2.blogspot.com/
Michelle http://scrappinforkenzie.blogspot.com/
Jennasa http://findtimetocreate.blogspot.com/
Kimberly http://leokc34.blogspot.com/
Amy http://www.lovetocrop.com/

Message Board Friends
Terri http://craftmeaway.blogspot.com/
Brenda http:// friendscraftinwithfriends.blogspot.com/
Rachelle http://creationsbyrachelle.blogspot.com/
Shawnee http://quiverofangels.blogspot.com/

Sweet Sassy Diva Blog Friends
Lori http://www.scrappinmystressaway.blogspot.com/
Mindy http://grammiescraftroom.blogspot.com/
Tina http://tiggersscrapplace.blogspot.com/
Jen http://3catsandabug.blogspot.com/


Happy Hopping!  Lots of Talent to see!

Participating in my FIRST Blog Hop TOMORROW!!! Join Me!!

Hi All!  Just a quick note to let you know about a VERY FUN Blog Hop that I am a part of and I HIGHLY suggest you Hop through!!  Set that alarm clock for 6:00am tomorrow and come hop with all of us.  This is an EXTRAORDINARY group of Crafters!!  We've got almost the entire Design Team from Lasting Memories, a good portion of the Ladies from Fantabulous Cricut, another group of friends from Suzanne's (THE BLOG HOP CREATOR) message board and last but not least... the Gals from Sweet Sassy Diva.

There is a Giveaway for the Blog Hop and I, Personally will have Blog Candy too!!  So.. don't miss it!!

We will be hopping for 2 days... with 2 projects to share with you, 1 for each day.

So hope to see you!!!  :-)

Paper Lovin' Gals Ch. # 16 - "SPRING colors" (Happy Birthday Card)

As I am typing this... I am realizing that January is almost over.  So that means... just a few more months until we get to enjoy some SPRING in our step in the good ol' outdoors!!  Well here is another "Springy, Flowery with Butterflies" inspirational photo challenge for you to try at Paper Lovin' Gals!!  

Here is what I came up with...

As much as I love the flowers and the butterflies... I was clearly inspired by the darker pink, lighter pink and green for the colors for my card.  And the fact that I NEEDED a birthday card.  Actually, I need A lot of B-day cards.  New year... new birthdays.  :-)

I also need to give some credit to Mary - Stamper Camper's Corner for the fun layout.  I like how the piece with the sentiment and image comes off the edge of the card a bit.

I hope you can find some time to join us this week for PLG #16!!  You have until Tuesday, January 31st @ 8pm to link up!  Please check out the other Design Team member's creations.  Some fun things!!  

Happy Stampin, Craftin' and Scrappin'.

I'm also entering my card over at Birthday Sundaes # 40  where you guessed it... Make a birthday card with some kind of "Birthday Wording" on the front.  Kristie is the owner/creator of the challenge blog... and I have followed since day 1.  Just don't get to play as often as I would like.  Go see for yourself... lots of fun birthday creations over there!!  

Supplies: All Stampin' Up

Stamps:  Birthday Bakery

Card stock:  Rose Red DSP, Pear Pizzaz, Soft Suede, Pink Pirouette, Whisper White

Other:  Linen thread, bitty buttons, rose red seam binding ribbon, subtles brads, SU markers

Lasting Memories Ch. # 72 - "A REAL Treat"

It's time for Lasting Memories Layout Challenge # 72!!!  A "Recipe" Challenge.

Denise, my DT friend and Challenge Coordinator, came up with a FAB idea!! It's a recipe challenge, but not a crafty recipe!! We're going all out with REAL recipes this week!! We want you to share your recipes with us - food, drink, bath salts, body rubs - that sort of thing!! Something that we can all try ourselves!! You'll see a lot of different idea's from the DT, so have fun hopping around to visit us everyone and then go back to link up your recipe HERE!!!!   Due date is Saturday, January 28th @ 9pm EST.

AND...We have another giveaway from Stacia this week!!  You need to go to LMCB to see what she is giving away for playing with us!!  

Here is my take...

This is just not any ol' Popcorn!!  This is my Hubby's version of some DANG good popcorn... and it probably would not be considered a "Healthy Snack."  

Close-up of Left page.  Banners and a REAL popcorn bag from the movie theaters.

Close-up of Right page.  Banners, recipe and journaling that reads.. "It was the kid's first time experiencing a popcorn air popper topped off with Daddy's extra ingredients made for a very tasty snack." 

(They have only ever had microwave popcorn.)

And the very easy, cheesy, buttery, salty, seasoned recipe!!  :-)

I love how this turned out.  It's a pretty simple experience that I managed to highlight with some fun papers and embellishments!  This  just solidifies why I scrapbook!!

I also used a SKETCH from Sketches in Thyme - Thursday Takes #67 to help me!!  Love this 2-pager.

You have until January 31st to join in on their fun.

And... I am entering this into Scrapfit's # 60 challenge - "It's the simple things."

I would say the joy of seeing your kiddo's see a popcorn air popper for the first time is pretty cool and a SIMPLE pleasure. :-)

Thanks so much for stopping by today.  Now go get your scrap on!

Supplies: 

Echo Park Paper - Dots and Strips

Stampin' Up Cardstock:  Whisper white, Real Red, Crumb Cake, Daffodil Delight DSP

Making Memories - Alpha Stickers (black)

Simply Luxe - Alpha Stickers (red)

Amanda Blue - big "C"

A-Muse - Baker's Twine

Cricut - From My Kitchen

Stampin' Up - Small scallop punch, Triple heart punch