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Welcome to the Studio J Blog Hop!!!! If you are coming here from  Rebecca's Blog  you are on the right path.  September's theme is   Anything Goes! Today I want to share with you a layout from my most recent Studio J order.  This one is from Convention 2013! I love my girls and we have the BEST time each year at convention! We've got Team Spirit, yes we do!!!!!! I used the Daydream paper pack, which I love for Princess and girly girl photos.   Hop on over to my friend Traci's Blog to see more Studio J fun!

I'm SO EXCITED to finally share with you the all new ANNUAL INSPIRATIONS IDEA BOOK from Close To My Heart! This amazing Idea Book is 193 pages filled with incredible ideas, inspirations and crafting products to last all year long!  It's blog hop time and we are excited Close to My Heart consultants that want to share and inspire you with new products from the 2014-15 Annual Inspirations Idea Book! Here is a card I made as a make-n-take for my team meeting last month.   The background paper is from the Whimsy Paper Fundamentals set, in thistle.  One side of the paper has a glossy pattern while the other side is thistle and white.  There is Teal Glitter Paper here as well.  The butterflies and sentiment are from Your Own Kind of Wonderful.  I used several of the new ShinHan Twin Touch markers to color the butterfly and add some shading:  Cerulean Light Blue, Lavendar, Leaf Green, Vivid Green, Tender Pink, Peony Purple and ...

Welcome to the Stampers with an Attitude Blog Hop!   The blogger in front of me is Cat at http://catscrapbooking.com    The Stampers with an Attitude are excited to show our Ariana Artwork with an Attitude, so here we go. Today I have FOUR cards to share with you :) These first two are the same design, with different stamps & papers. This first one has a base of Outdoor Denim, uses the striped pattern and Joyful Wishes stamp set.   I used Metallic Bakers Twine to embellish.    This one has a White Daisy base that I embossed with the Striped Embossing folder.   I used the blue "fan" looking pattern on this one.  The stamped sentiment is from a special Consultant only set.  The shapes are cut from Art Philosophy.  I used Red Shimmer Trim and some bling to embellish.       This next one is scraplifted from Jody.   I used the floral pattern & striped pattern on this one....

Welcome to the Everything ABC's Blog Hop! For this hop we will be featuring the letter E. This may be the name of a paper, a stamp set or an embellishment. Whatever the crafter has chosen as their E element will be featured in their post. If you have just hopped onto my blog, you can start at the beginning at Amber's blog ~ Scrapper's Therapy  If you came from Shelly ~ Just One Piece then you're on the right track! E is for EASTER You may recall a few months ago, I posted a couple layouts from the baby album I am making for my niece.... well she's now 3 months old and I only finished through 4 months!  I have some work to do..... Today I created an Easter Layout using THIS layout as my inspiration.  The Chantilly paper pack is perfectly girly and springy!  I cut two strips of the green pattern, then sliced it up to make it look like grass.  Using Art Philosophy, I cut out a bunch of different eggs in 1 1/2", 1 3/4" and ...

Welcome to the DOUBLE BLOG HOP!!! Today is the FIRST day of the Artiste in August Blog Hop!!  You should be arriving from Amy's Blog .  Your next stop will be PAMELA'S BLOG.  It is also the Stamp of the Month blog hop time!  The stamp of the month for August is Baroque Borders . If you have come here from Melinda's blog you are on the right path.  Your next stop will be SUSAN'S BLOG.  Today I have created the Magazine File card holder found on page 47 in the Artiste handbook (assembly instructions are on page 18). The handbook says to cut the images at 6", so that's what I did.  I cut the bottom box portion in Sorbet cardstock.  Before cutting the outer part, I stamped the Smoothie Cardstock with the Baroque Border stamp set.  I added some sparkles for some bling, and Color Ready Seam Binding for an accent.   This box will hold several cards, and even envelopes too! This will be a project for my All Yo...

Are you ready to see some serious artwork with the Brand New Artiste Collection???  I am participating in a DAILY Blog Hop for Artiste August 1st-31st.  Each day we will feature one 3-D item on the Artiste cartridge.  You'll see some amazing artwork and come away with a bunch of ideas each day.  Tune in each day to see something new :) Here's the list of participating hoppers: Gloria Rogers - http://www.scraptabulousstudio.com/ Tricia Rathke - http://craftingthedayawayy.blogspot.com/ Lalia Harris - http://craftylalia.blogspot.com/ Rebecca Kings - heartfeltcreationsbybecca.blogspot.com Adeline Brill - www.adeline-brill.blogspot.com Jessica Wilson - www.craftinandstampin.blogspot.com Kathy Johnson - http://kathyscreativecorner.com/ Amy Edwards - Paisleysplayhouse.blogsot.com Jen Patrick - http://roxybonds-scrappin.blogspot.com/ Pamela O’Connor - http://reflectionsofmyartandsoul.com Melinda Everitt -   http://ifyoublingit.blogspot.com/ Michele Eickholt -...

Welcome to the Close To My Heart Stamp of the Month Blog Hop for February 2012, featuring Thoughtful Tidings! All artwork on the hop will feature Thoughtful Tidings!  This is a set of 11 stamps, perfect for creating cards, recording dates on layouts and more!   If you have come here from Gina's Blog you are on the right path. This month we have  over 50 CTMH Consultants sharing their SOTM creations, and other great CTMH artwork. Hopping along is fun and simple to do - just click the link at the end of each blogger's post to move to the next one!  Be sure to leave some love (comments) along the way :)   Today I have created a Valentine Card for the kids to give to Daddy.   I used the new paper pack VICTORY and of course Art Philosophy to cut my circles.  I used my cuttlebug to create a houndstooth pattern on the Choc...

Welcome to the Close To My Heart Stamp of the Month Blog Hop for November, featuring Cherish the Day HAPPY HALLOWEEN !!!!! All artwork on the hop will feature Cherish the Day!  This is a set of 44 stamps!   If you have come here from Elizabeth's blog you are on the right path. This month we have  over 60 CTMH Consultants sharing their SOTM creations, and other great CTMH artwork. Hopping along is fun and simple to do - just click the link at the end of each blogger's post to move to the next one!  Be sure to leave some love (comments) along the way :)   Today I have three cards for you! This Halloween card is my favorite of the season!  I used Mischief Level 2 papers , along with Kraft cardstock.   I cut a tag and ticket shapes using Art Philosophy .  I used the August SOTM Wicked to create the black pattern on the tag.  Then this month's...

Welcome to DAY TWO of the Fabulous Halloween Trick or Treat Blog Hop !!!!! You should have arrived from Denise's Blog   The hop begins on Kathryn's blog if you'd like to start at the top.  Make sure you check out my DAY ONE post, if you missed it:  CLICK HERE ! Today I'm proud to show you the adorable treat bags that I'm making for my kid's friends for Halloween :)  I used the CTMH Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge to cut everything on this treat bag.  I set it at 5 1/2" for the bag itself (So I could get 2 treat bags per 12x12 sheet).  I created the candy corn image by cutting the pennant shape in white, orange and yellow cardstock.  I then cut the colors to make a candy corn, and of course flipped the pennant to be a triangle!  The candy corn was stamped with "Trick or Treat" from the Close to my Heart stamp set Thriller (2010). Finally I cut a tag in white and used some OLD Sassy Strands to attach it to the handle.  VERY ...

Welcome to the Fabulous Halloween Trick or Treat Blog Hop !!!!! You should have arrived from Denise's Blog   The hop begins on Kathryn's blog if you'd like to start at the top.  This weekend's two-day hop will show you some tricks (hopefully you'll learn something new), and some treats, hopefully won't be too spooky, but most of all will be FuN!!!!! Here's a FAVORITE project of mine for you: This Witch wall hanging was super easy to create!  I took a 9x9 canvas and Mod Podged some newspaper clippings right onto it.  Then I painted the edges black.  I used the "A Child's Year" cricut cartridge to cut the witch out at 7".  I Mod Podged that on top and voila!  30 minute project!! Supplies: 9x9 Canvas Newspaper CTMH Black Cardstock Mod Podge Cricut:  A Child's Year I created this project last year, and it was my most popular project!  Also the most commented on part of my Halloween Decor this year! Here is thi...

  Welcome back Summer Begins Blog Hoppers!  You are in for a treat today!!!!!   A big part of the beginning of summer here is Father's Day!!! I just had to share this with you guys...look at the adorable card my friend Jayma made for Father's Day!! Guess how easy it is to make these BBQ apron cards? So easy that you hardly have to do any work...she put CARD KITS together so YOU can make this card yourself!! Order 2 kits...or 3...one for the hubby and one for your dad and father-in-law! Your kids will have a great time helping you put it together! It even comes step-by-step instructions with a photo and templates. Check out her blog to get your card kits today-- there is still PLENTY of time to order, receive and assemble :) And while you're over there, follow her blog and tell her I sent you! Be sure to scroll down to Day 1 of this blog hop to see my Summer Begins swimming layout done with Studio J!  AND to enter my BLOG CANDY!!!!! Hop on...

Thanks for joining me for another weekend of Blog Hoppin Fun!   If you have come here from Tina's Blog , you are on the right path!  Keep on hoppin until the end :) April Showers is our theme, and I went with the "shower" theme and made baby cards for baby showers!  I am addicted to making these stacked present cards lately!  I first saw one that my friend Jayma made, who found it on Vicki's blog.  Recently, I saw a couple cute ones on Haley's blog too.   I cut my paper strips at 1.25 tall x 3, 2.25 and 1.5 long.  Add a ribbon down the center, or just a bow on top and you're set!  I used the Sweet Baby stamp set and Polka Dot Alphabet for my sentiments.   Now I'm all set for the next baby shower..... (though I don't know any preggos right now).   This design is also great for Birthday Cards too!!!!  I made two each of these cards and stamped Birthday sentiments on them :) Supplies: BOY: Miracle Level 2 Sweet Baby...

Welcome to the Close To My Heart Stamp of the Month Blog Hop for April featuring Blessed! All artwork on the hop will feature April's Blessed, a set of 12 stamps! If you have come here from Tammy's Blog you are on the right path. This month we have  about 55 CTMH Consultants sharing their SOTM creations, and other great CTMH artwork. Hopping along is fun and simple to do - just click the link at the end of each blogger's post to move to the next one!  Be sure to leave some love (comments) along the way :) Today I would like to share a piece of wall art that I created using this stamp set.  I found the most adorable button egg art at Auntie Loo Crafts that I used as my inspiration for this piece.   I took the largest swirly flower image, the smaller flower image and the little butterfly and created a random stamped tone-on-tone background.  I used Sweet Leaf ink, stamped on te...