Thank you for joining in our " CTMH Festive Friday Blog Hop". The hop goes in a circular path, but if you happen to get lost you can find the blog hop list at the end of this post. The starting point for the hop is The Happy Scrapbooker.
If you are on track you should have just visited, Paige's blog, and you are here now. This month I made a CAS (Clean and Simple) card. Even if you are short on time, there's still time to make a wonderful Christmas card for your family and friends.
Thank you for joining in our " CTMH Festive Friday Blog Hop". The hop goes in a circular path, but if you happen to get lost you can find the blog hop list at the end of this post. The starting point for the hop is The Happy Scrapbooker.
If you are on track you should have just visited, Paige's blog, and you are here now.
For this hop, I created a Christmas card. After all, Christmas will be here in 40 days. Can you believe it?!?
Are you ready for it? I'll admit this year I'm not ready. Hopefully, I can get all my Christmas shopping done the day after Thanksgiving.
There's still time to order supplies for making your own Christmas and holiday cards. Plus, if you've got some paper crafters on your Christmas list or you need to give your family some ideas on Christmas gifts, you should definitely check out my CTMH shop, if you don't have a consultant.
Stamps: CTMH Santa Claus, Merry & Bright Paper Size: A2 Ink: VersaMark, CTMH Cranberry, White Daisy, Tombow ABT Accessories: QuicKutz Cutting Dies Nesting Doily Circles, Cuttlebug Snow Dots, Memory Depot White Detail embossing powder
Thank you for joining in our " CTMH Festive Friday Blog Hop". The hop goes in a circular path, but if you happen to get lost you can find the blog hop list at the end of this post. The starting point for the hop is The Happy Scrapbooker.
If you are on track you should have just visited, Paige's blog, and you are here now.
For this hop I created a sweet snack bag using the NEW Season's Tweetings Gift Bag Kit by Close to my Heart. You can use this kit to make so many things, like a last minute Hostess gift for the upcoming Holiday parties, a stocking stuffer, or even if you are having a holiday party you could use them as place cards.
The other reason I chose to make an AnyHero card is because over the past couple of months my husband has had to go to China for business. When we spoke my husband would share with me how much he missed everyday things like going to the movies or good American cooking.
It made me think about how much we take for granted being here in America. And what the troops really do sacrifice for our freedom.
That's why I'm so happy to participate in this blog hop and to be a supporter of Operation Write Home.
Thank you for joining in our " CTMH Festive Friday Blog Hop". The hop goes in a circular path, but if you happen to get lost you can find the blog hop list at the end of this post. The starting point for the hop is The Happy Scrapbooker.
If you are on track you should have just visited, Paige's blog, and you are here now.
For this hop I chose to create a Christmas card using elements from the NEW Workshops On The Go® Frosted Cardmaking Kit along with paper from the retired Avonlea paper packet. I think it gives it a nice wintry look and I prefer this color combination. What do you think?
Welcome to our August Stamp of the Month Blog Hop!
This month's stamp from Close to My Heart is "A Chocolate Affair" and is available exclusively through your Close to My Heart consultant from August 1 - 30, 2013.
This month, you can receive this stamp set for FREE with a qualifying purchase.
As the SOTM is A Chocolate Affair I was inspired to create a candy drawer box. I got the die cut to create this box during Sizzix's 4th of July Sale, when they marked down what seemed like their entire site to 75% off. And the pretty pink ribbon is recycled from a Victoria's Secret bag.
I am the last stop on our "Chocolate Affair" hop . So if you started with me, then you can visit Lucy's blog - Love 2 Create. And for those who started at Lucy's blog y'all are complete.
I hope y'all enjoyed the blog hop as much as we enjoyed creating this fun hop for you.
Here is the entire lineup in case you get lost along along the way:
Thank you for joining in our " CTMH Festive Friday Blog Hop". The hop goes in a circular path, but if you happen to get lost you can find the blog hop list at the end of this post. The starting point for the hop is The Happy Scrapbooker.
If you are on track you should have just visited, Paige's blog, and you are here now.
For this hop I chose to create a necklace using the NEW Fabric Necklace Kits by CTMH. It will make a wonderful holiday present, whether you create it for the recipient or present it in the kit form.
Plus, you can't beat the price so you can afford to keep one for yourself to wear to those holiday parties you know are on the horizon.
This month's stamp from Close to My Heart is "Sweet Life" and is available exclusively through your Close to My Heart consultant from July 1 - 31, 2013. You can purchase this stamp set for only $5 with a qualifying purchase.
Here comes Peter Cottontail, hopping down the bunny trail.....
Welcome to the Easter Blog Hop where we have come together to share some spectacular Easter inspiration with you.
If you arrived here from Toni's blog you are in the right place. If you just happend to "HOP" in please start at the beginning with
our hostess, Robin ~ http://scrapandchat.blogspot.com/
I hope y'all are having a wonderful Easter weekend.
My card was inspired by one I saw at Paper Source.
The Hip Hip} Hooray is from one of my FAVORITE CTMH stamp sets
it's called Good Times. Sadly, this stamp set is retired but that's why
I love to go visit the While Supplies Last section of the CTMH shop because that's where you can catch CTMH items
before they're retired.
Stamps: CTMH Good Times, Wordsworth Happy
Everything Ink:CTMH New England Ivy, Sunset Accessories: Martha Stewart Medium Sitting Bunny,
QuicKutz Metro Alphabet
Happy World Card Making Day!!!! I hope you are ready for an awesome blog hop. Also please feel free to check out my blog candy giveaway. Hopefully you are feeling inspired to celebrate and make cards and also send them off to Operation Write Home, if you are in the USA, or a similar organization if you are out of the US.
The troops do so much for us the least we can do is to send them some of the cards we create.
Although, we may not be ready to think about Christmas. Right now is the time to think about shipping our homemade Christmas cards to the troops.
The blog hop participants were given 2 challenges:
make a wintry card (holiday themed secular/religious, or other OWH-themes with a winter feel)
use a sketch
This is the great sketch I found over at the OWH site
Welcome to The Stamping Boutique's Enchanted Blog Hop!
You should have just visited with Kym. Didn't she do a phenomenal job on her card?
If you didn't you should definitely start at the beginning over at Tracey's terrific blog. As an added treat Tracey is giving an unreleased Enchanted image to one lucky blog hopper. You can view this image over at Tracey's blog.
My image just reminded me so much of Ariel from The Little Mermaid. Which is why I posted one of my favorite songs from The Little Mermaid for you to enjoy while you're here visiting.
My card uses the image called Dawn. You can find her here in case you would like to purchase her today.
Speaking of purchasing. Today The Stamping Boutique is offering 40% off during the blog hop. To take advantage of this terrific savings type in the coupon code "enchanted".
Your next stop on the blog hop is Christy. I can't wait to see what treasure she worked with and what magic she created with it.
Welcome to the OWH Spring Break Blog Hop! You should have just visited Brianne's blog, she made an adorable card and has some fantastic blog candy, too. If not, you don't want to miss anything, because there's great tutorials and blog candy throughout the hop, so you should
start here at the Stars and Stamps blog. And speaking of blog candy if you look below you will find that I have some awesome bumper stickers as blog candy today along with whatever else I can stick in the same envelope.
These are some of the upcoming Deadlines. Don't forget the troops have these celebrations coming up too, but unlike us they can't just go head down to the Hallmark Store and pick out a card. So they need our help. Card Deadlines:
Mother's Day: April 1
Graduation: April 19
Father's Day: May 15
All other cards: anytime!
A little about OWH.
Operation Write Home began in 2007 with just a few cards made by friends on a message board; what began as an outlet for a hobby has become a much larger mission to help heroes keep in touch with home - and the effort has been joined by thousands of cardmakers!
OWH receives handmade cards donated by crafters across America (and beyond!). Cardmakers range in age, location, and level of skill; cards are provided by individuals and groups, schools and scouts, companies and churches. All have one primary thing in common: a desire to serve those who
defend our nation!
This is my creation for the hop:
For this I wanted something springy that would PoP! And because I couldn't pick just one stamp to use. I decided to go for simple. So this is all done using die cuts from Quickutz and Sizzix. I believe the dp is from Stampin' Up!
Also, I am offering some blog candy. All you need to do is create a card using chipboard along with your_at_email.address and post it back here for a chance at the candy below. The only other rule I have about this candy is that I will only send it in the USA .You don't even have to become a Follower unless you want to ;).
I will also add some other goodies that I can fit into the same envelope as these bumper stickers. Here's a pic of some of the candy you'll be getting. I'll draw the winner at midnight on Tuesday 3/23/2010.
We were asked to say a little something about why we are participating in the hop. And there's not really 1 specific reason for me. I mean I live in Austin, TX which is just a hop, skip, and a jump away from Ft. Hood. If you don't know about what happened at Ft. Hood, here's a link you can read.
Plus, the men in my family have served our Country, including my Step-dad's brother. And my mom and step-dad aren't even from this country they're from the Philippines so believe me I am fortunate to be born in the USA. So if my making a card and sharing a little information with you helps show our troops how much we care for them I'm more than happy to do so. I just wish I could do more because the Troops do so much for us.
So please remember these deadlines. Card Deadlines:
Mother's Day: April 1
Graduation: April 19
Father's Day: May 15
All other cards: anytime!
Welcome to the Love Letter Blog Hop sponsored by Michelle Perkett Studio!
If you've just happened upon my blog you can click HERE to start.
Otherwise you should have just come from the blog of Micki. Didn't she do a fantastic job!
The card I created today uses the OCC Sketch Blog's OCCSC1 sketch, check it out here.
My Love Letteris to my dear husband. He's such a wonderful guy and even though we don't always agree with each other we do still love and support one another.
Words aren't always my strong suit. But at least whenever I really want to show my hubby how much I care I can sing him our song.
Don't worry I won't hurt your ears by singing it. However, I did want to share it here.
Now onto the lovely and talented Sheng. I can't wait to see what she created.
If you've just happened upon my blog, you can CLICK HERE to start from the beginning at the Club Anya blog. There you will find the list of all the bloggers participating in the hop.
I just love The Greeting Farm stamps. I don't have as many of the sets as I would like to have.
I did let Santa know that I'd like the TGF sets that look similar to the Cullens from my fave book series Twilight. If Santa could turn back time I would totally get the TGF set that came out just before New Moon.
Today I used some of my TGF digi stamps.
The sketch I used for this first card came from SCS it's Sketch Challenge, SC80.
Materials Used: Stamps: TGF Riding Hood Anya, SU! Perfect Presentation Paper: Me & My Big Ideas AKLM - Holiday, CM Black cardstock Ink: Bic Mark-It Honey Brown, Woodsy Brown,Rambunctious Red, Key Lime, Moonstone Yellow, Yellow Blaze, Lemon Bliss, Sharpies, Copic Pinkish White, Coral, Skin White, Uniball Silver Gel Impact pen, Palette Noir Black Accessories:Bowdabra Bow Wire, Bazzill Basics Ribbon Red Dashed, CM Circle Shapemaker Small & Large
My second card uses another SCS Sketch Challenge, it's SC152.
Materials Used: Stamps: TGF Anya Elf Paper: Me & My Big Ideas AKLM - Holiday, CM Black cardstock Ink: Bic Mark-It Honey Brown, Woodsy Brown,Rambunctious Red, Key Lime, Sharpies, Copic Pale Cherry Pink, Skin White, Uniball Silver Gel Impact pen, atyouSpica Silver Accessories: Bowdabra Bow Wire, Bazzill Basics Ribbon Red Dashed
It seems to be the theme for the night that the sketches that I'm using are from SCS. And that's why my final card tonight is also a Sketch Challenge over on SCS, it's SC23.
Materials Used: Stamps: TGF Alice Anya, SU! Circle of Friendship Paper: Me & My Big Ideas AKLM - Holiday, CM Black cardstock, Pink Lemonade cardstock Ink: Bic Mark-It Honey Brown, Woodsy Brown,Rambunctious Red, Key Lime, Sharpies, Copic Pale Cherry Pink, Skin White, Pinkish White, Palette Noir Black Accessories: Bowdabra Bow Wire, CM Circle Shapemaker Small & Large
Also, these cards qualify for the Splendid Stamping with The Greeting Farm, Farm Fresh Friday, K.I.S.S. (KEEP IT SIMPLY SHAPED) challenge.
Welcome to the Bella Birthday Bash Blog Hop sponsored by Stamping Bella!
If you've just happened upon my blog, you can CLICK HERE to start from the beginning at Bloggabella.
The sketch I used for this card came from Mojo Monday, it's Mojo Monday 115. And I followed The Pink Elephant's challenge this week which is Challenge# 43 to Color Me Wonderful. This is my first time making an easel card, it wasn't as daunting a challenge as I thought it would be.
The sentiment stamps that I used come from The Angel Company. If you have any questions about them please feel free to contact me at cr8iveme_at_gmail.com
Materials Used:
Stamps: Stamping Bella Elizabella, TAC All Things Christmas, Label Lingo
Paper: CM Pink Cardstock, Bo Bunny Holiday Cheer Plaid
Three gift certificates for $100 in Bella Bucks will be hidden along the hop, but we’re not telling you where so be sure to leave some love as you hop!!! Make sure you leave comments on every post so you have a chance to win!! The winners will be announced on Monday, December 7 at the Stamping Bella Blog. MWAH!
Thanks so much for stopping by! Now it's time to hop on over to Lori.
Accessories:Bowdabra Bow Wire, Bazzill Basics Ribbon Black Dashed
My ChristmasWish is for a dear friend of my hubby's family. First, let me tell you about his family. They let my hubby live with them his Junior and Senior year of High School because his parents were busy moving the rest of the family across the country. (That was the year his oldest brother, grandmother, youngest sister and parents moved from various locations in the US to other locations in the US.) And my hubby's parents were going to settle down here in Austin, TX. Well they sent my hubby down here first and they didn't want to leave him completely by himself with no one to parent him. So he moved in with this family, they also had 2 twin boys about my hubby's age. So he's practically a 2nd dad to my hubby. In fact, when we first were married we moved into the same ward as his family and he and his wife were so kind to us and helped us to fit right in.
Well, recently he was in a car accident. And is now paralyzed from the waist down. The doctor's don't know if he'll walk again. So my ChristmasWish is that he will get a Christmas miracle and be able to walk again.
Now onto the lovely and talented Debb. I can't wait to see what she created.
Yay! Today is the first official release day for Twilight: New Moon.
And YES!!! I have tix for the showing.
Since I live in the great city of Austin, TX I will be seeing it in a great Austin icon. That's right Alamo Drafthouse. C'mon this theater is so great that even Hiro on Heroes planned on taking his girlfriend Charlie to it. (Yes, I'm a scifi geek, too.)
And in honor of our favorite book's/movie release. Twilight Tuesday Inspiration Challenge is hosting a blog hop.
If you've just happened upon my blog and go here to START the hop.
Other wise, you should have just come from Kathy J's blog. Didn't she do a faboo job with both her card and book mark.
And just in case you were wondering. I'm for
Now onto my card.
I took my inspiration from the New Moon book cover
And here it is:
Materials Used:
Stamps: TAC Rose Collage
Paper: CM Cardstock Brick, Black, SU! Specialty DP Night & Day, TAC Premium White Cardstock
Those of you that follow Twilight Tuesday may notice that I used Sketch Challenge #15 for the design of this card.
The stamp, the ink and colors used are from TAC. If you are interested in finding out about getting them feel free to email me at cr8iveme_at_gmail.com
Also today is my Blogoversary. And I'm offering some blog candy, here.
But first go finish the blog hop. You're next stop is Randi.
Operation Write Home (OWH) is an organization that coordinates the efforts of cardmakers all over the country in supplying our troops overseas with handmade cards that these heroes can send to their loved ones back home. I've been a big fan since I became aware of them during the last blog hop, and I'm so excited that to be participating in the Veteran's Day Blog Hop! For more information on OWH, and to learn how to send your own cards, please visit their very comprehensive site.
If you need to go back to the beginning of the hop - click here to get started. Make sure you stop back here! :)
We were asked to do an Any Hero card. I posted this earlier this week you can find the deets here.
And a Valentine's card. I got the sketch for my card from CPS, it's CPS141.
As of November 9th, 11,564 cards mailed this past week! 34 boxes!
