Friday, August 30, 2013

A Royal Treat

It's my day to post over at Jaded Blossom as a guest designer!! I had such an awesome time with this group of girls this month!! So good, in fact, that I am now a full time team member!!! Michelle and Candace asked me to join the team until December and I am so thrilled! I have been keeping this secret for a while, so I already have projects for the Jaded Blossom September release ready to share starting tomorrow!! 

Onto my project for today!! :) My girls had a combined Princess Party for their birthdays the other day, I just had to make them a Cinderella's Castle treat holder! 


I used Starburst candies instead of chocolate kisses... 


Here is what I for this project...
Royal Candies stamps  from Jaded Blossom
Candy Charms and Banners dies from Jaded Blossom
Castle Treat Box from SVG Cutting Files
- Silver Shimmer twine from The Twinery
- Colorbox Fluid Chalk Ink
- Martha Stewart Coarse Glitter

Thanks so much for stopping by today!!! 

Thursday, August 29, 2013

Trendy Twine - Thinking of You!!

Hey Friends!! I am over at the Trendy Twine blog today!! 

Here is a sneak peek!! 


Trust me, it's super cute!! You don't want to miss it! :) 

See you there! 

Tuesday, August 27, 2013

Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons DT Day!!

Hello everyone!! I have a super fun and cheery card using some Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbon files to share with you all today!!! 


Isn't her enthusiasm contagious?! I love her!! 

I used some digital paper from the Spring Fling Collection as inspiration for my card. 


My little girl came from the Fourth of July kids set...


I changed the colors of my little girl by picking up colors from the digital paper using my dropper tool. Then I printed her and used my cameo to cut her out. Then I added a cute little Peachy Keen Face and some other details. 


Here is a list of everything I used for my card...
- Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbon Spring Fling Chevron digital paper (printed on white AC Cardstock)
- Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbon Fourth of July Kids Cutting Files
- Peachy Keen In The Garden Face stamp assortment
- My Creative Time Tiny Tag Greetings Stamp Set, Heart Dies & Doily Die
- Twine from The Twinery
- sequins

Make sure to head on over to the Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons blog to check out all the other great projects by the Design Team!! 

Saturday, August 24, 2013

Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons Back to School Blog Hop!!

It's another Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons Blog Hop!! Our theme this month is 'Back To School'! My oldest daughter starts Kindergarten this year so 'Back To School' has a whole new meaning to me! I'd better not get talking about it or the tears will start flowing again... ;) 

My middle daughter is starting Preschool this year, too!! Crazy changes going on around here! I had to use Lisa's files to make her a layout for pics on her very first day...  



I printed/cut my crayon box in two layers and popped the second layer up using foam stickers. Of course I had to add a Peachy Keen ace too!! 


I had the greatest idea - or I think so, anyway... - to use my baby hand prints from the Jaded Blossom stamp set, Sweet Baby, on a PPPR chalkboard! I embossed the prints using white powder. 

I used the following cutting files from Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons...


Other Supplies I used to make my layout...
- Sweet & Innocent Face Stamp Assortment from Peachy Keen
- Sweet Baby Stamps from Jaded Blossom
- Berry twine from Trendy Twine
- Journaling tag from Pretty Little Studio
- sequins and buttons from Dollarstore
- Momenta pattern paper

Now, some BLOG CANDY!! :) 
Lisa is giving one lucky winner...


For a chance to win, you must be a follower of each blog and leave a comment on each blog.  For extra chances, you can also "LIKE" Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons on Facebook and/or sign up for the Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons Newsletter. A random winner will be chosen for the prize on Tuesday, August 27. Only US or Canadian mailing addresses, please.

I am also having my own little blog candy giveaway!!! All you have to do to be entered is leave me a comment and make sure you are a follower of my blog!!
I'm giving away the Notebook Paper Background stamp from Pink By Design!!



We also have a new challenge going on!!!


Make sure to link up your projects HERE by September 14th!! Can't wait to see what you create!!! 

Now head on over to Jeanne's blog to check out her awesome project!! 
Thanks for stopping by!! 

Friday, August 23, 2013

Hello Kitty Blog Hop!!

Hello and Welcome to the



We have TONS of Awesome Creations for you today and one Heck of a Line Up!  I can tell you right now you don't want to miss a single blog from this Hop, not only because of the FREEBIES but because you are going to Love Everything.
Now if you are here from Gwen's Blog then you're in the right place, if not you may want to start at the beginning.  I also have the Entire Line up for you at the end of this post.

I have always wanted to make a Hello Kitty BABY card and Ann made my dream come true! :) (Thank you Ann!!)


As if 'grown-up' Hello Kitty wasn't cute enough.... ;) 


Here is what I used to make my card...
- Hello Kitty File from Ann (SVG Cutting Files)
- Jaded Blossom Sweet Baby stamp set
- My Creative Time heart and scalloped circle dies
- American Crafts Knock Out border punch
- Colorbox Fluid Chalk 

Blog Prize
Today through midnight, August 25, 2013 (Sunday), you can snatch up these adorable Hello Kitty files for 
FREE!!!!!
You MUST follow these directions EXACTLY in order to receive your files.
1 - You MUST be a follower on  ALL the blogs participating in this blog hop (complete line up below)
2 - You MUST leave a comment along the way on each stop of the blog hop.
In order to claim your files
Email Annie at sales@svgcuttingfiles.com with the following information
1 - SUBJECT line of email - HELLO KITTY FILES
2 - Your Blog Follower Name (if you are NOT sure of your name, when you left a comment on the blogs, it will be displayed)
We will be verifying this information... if you submit the wrong name and we CAN NOT Verify you then we CAN NOT release the files...

Next up on the HOP, the super duper talented Jaymie!!

Here is the Entire Line Up

Tuesday, August 20, 2013

ScrapbookSteals How Tos-Day!! Pinwheel Home Decor

It's How Tos-Day over at the ScrapbookSteals blog!!! I love using scrapbooking supplies to make home decor projects!! I used the Everyday Moments Collection from Teresa Collins to create some awesome pinwheels for my kitchen! 


Head on over to the ScrapbookSteals blog for a tutorial!!! Meet you there! ;) 

Tuesday, August 13, 2013

Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons DT Day!

Hey everyone!!! It's Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons DT Wednesday!! 

My daughter, Brittyn, recently turned three and she is in love with Spider-man! (I really have no idea why...) Since I am having a joint Princess party for her and her sister in a week, I thought her "family" birthday party could be Spider-man themed! I made her a card and some cupcake toppers using the Superhero Trio files from Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons. 



I printed my Spider-man out, then used my cameo to cut around him. I used some of my new washi tape from Trendy Twine to add a little 'edge' behind Spidey. My sentiment is from the Jaded Blossom Super Hero stamp set. 


I cut a bunch of smaller Spideys to add to my toppers. 


Here is what the final product was, but remember, I am a crafter and NOT a baker! :) I have no patience for cake/cupcake decorating! 


Here is what I used to make my projects... 
- Superhero Trio Cutting Files from Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons
- red chevron washi tape from Trendy Twine
- Super Hero stamps from Jaded Blossom

Make sure you head over to the Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons blog to check out all the other projects by the ladies on the DT!! 

Saturday, August 10, 2013

Trendy Twine - Halloween Treats and New Twine Release

For the Jaded Blossom August Release Blog Hop - Click HERE

Hello!!! Today some of the girls from Trendy Twine, and I are showing off some awesome new Halloween twine! I have been itching to work on some Halloween projects for a couple months now so I'm so excited about this twine!!

There are FIVE awesome new spools for this year...


So awesome, right?!!? Today you can buy ALL 5 SPOOLS for $42!!! Click HERE to check these out in the store! 

I got to play with the Trick or Treat twine... 


I love that I already have a start on Halloween goodies! :) I saw these awesome witch shoes over at Miss Kate Cuttables and just had to use them... I also used my new green chevron washi tape and honeycomb embossing folder which I snagged from the Trendy Twine store!! 

Make sure you head on over to the Trendy Twine blog for some more awesome inspiration from the girls on the design team!! 

Friday, August 9, 2013

Jaded Blossom's August Release Blog Hop!!!


Hi Everyone! Welcome to Jaded Blossom's August Release Blog Hop.  
Now if you're here from Michelle's Blog then you're in the right place, if you're just passing through start at the beginning because you don't wanna miss anything.  I also have the complete line up at the bottom.
If you missed my projects this week check these out... 


When I saw the Pamper Yourself stamps for the first time, I knew EXACTLY what I was going to make! Both of my girls have birthdays in August and we are having a joint party for them with all their friends. Here is what I made to give them the morning of their party...




Jaded Blossom Stamps I used are:


FREE US SHIPPING with the Entire Release Purchase
Of course, here is what everyone will receive when they order our New Release.
BLOG CANDY
Just leave a comment on all the blogs along the hop!
The more blogs you comment on the more chances you have to win!



Next up is the super talented KATE!! 
Just in case you get lost here is the Entire Line Up:

Jaded Blossom Release Day 5!!

Welcome to Day 5 of the Jaded Blossom August stamp release!!! Has there been some awesome stamp sets released, or what?!?! I feel so lucky to have been given the opportunity to play with all these stamps!! I already have so many more ideas brewing!! 

Here is the very last set of the release...



Another great set that can be used for SO many occasions!! 

The older I get, the more I realize how much of a gift a great friendship is... I have one amazing friend who has been my bestie since we were in Jr. High, and I figured it was time her and I celebrate our friendship... 


What a fun way to celebrate a friendship, right?! I will be ready for the next time she is able to come visit! :) 


Here is what I used to create my wine tag...
- Birthday Panda cutting files from Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons
- Washi Tape from Trendy Twine
- sequins from party store
- fluid chalk ink
- white gelly roll pen

If you haven't been to the Jaded Blossom blog, make sure to head over there to see all the other great projects created using this stamp set!! And remember, there is also an awesome BLOG HOP tonight and we all have one final project to show you!!! Don't miss it! :) 

Thursday, August 8, 2013

Jaded Blossom Release Day 4!!

Welcome back for Day 4 of the August release from Jaded Blossom! Aren't the stamps released so far amazing?!? I am loving being a part of this release!! :) The set we are showcasing today is one of those must have sets that you will use over and over again...



I decided to put together a set of cards using a few sentiments from this set. 


I made my own washi tape using digital paper, printed on tissue paper for this set of cards!! I have a tutorial HERE if you wanted to check out how I did it! :)






I love how these turned out! And can you tell I have a bit of a sequin addiction going on right now?! If only I could find sequins of different sizes... :) 

Here is what I used to make these cards... 
- Simple Sayings 3 Stamp set from Jaded Blossom
- Hello Gorgeous digital kit from Design By Dani
- tissue paper
- two sided tape
- sequin

Make sure to take a peek at the rest of the projects using the Simple Sayings 3 stamp set over at the Jaded Blossom blog!! This is one super talented DT, you do not want to miss these projects!!! 

Wednesday, August 7, 2013

Jaded Blossom Release Day 3!!!

Who's excited for Day THREE of the August release from Jaded Blossom?!?! Me!! :) Check these out... 

Bug Candies

AND...
Bug A Boo

Now here is what I made with these awesome stamps!!


These tubes (also from Jaded Blossom) were so fun to play with! They are big enough to fit all kinds of goodies in! My girls love lady bugs so I thought this would be a great treat for one of their upcoming birthdays! 




Here is what I used to make my project...
- Pretty Little Lady cutting files from Miss Kate Cuttables
- Chunky Candy Tube Holder from SVG Cutting Files
- Martha Stewart glitter
- plastic flowers from my stash

Make sure to head over to the Jaded Blossom blog more great projects the Jaded Blossom DT has made using these two stamp sets!! Thanks for stopping by, and make sure you come back again tomorrow for Day 4!!!

I also have a little bit of fun news to share.... I am now a member of the 2013-2014 Pebbles Design Team!! Check out THIS post!! :) Such an amazing opportunity!! Can't wait to share some of my Pebbles creations with you all!!! 

Tuesday, August 6, 2013

Jaded Blossom August Release Day 2!!

OMG, I am sooo excited about the stamps being released by Jaded Blossom today!!! These are some of my fav stamps EVER!! By the way, welcome to Day 2 of the Jaded Blossom August release! :) 



I was soooo inspired by these stamps... I know I will be making a ton of projects with these. 


I finally found Hershey nuggets being sold in Canada!! So excited about this! :) 

Here are the supplies I used to make my project
- Yoga Girl from Pretty Grafik
- Digital paper from the Dear Lizzy Neapolitan Collection
- doily
- raffia

Now head on over to the Jaded Blossom blog to see the rest of the awesome projects the Design Team came up with!!