Banner Bonanza

February 8, 2013 by Angela C

PLEASE START AT ASHLEY’S HOP AND FOLLOW WITH MY BLOGGER ACCOUNT =)

I’m only double posting until I can get everything switched over there for good!

Welcome to the Banner Bonanza Blog Hop!

We’re so glad you could join us today! If you’ve come from Ashley’s blog, you’re in the right place. If you’ve just come across the hop, please start at the beginning with Ashley at Made Especially For You.

I created a simple party banner. Can be used for any occasion/gathering/etc. Since I love anything bright, I needed it to be just that….BRIGHT!

I used extra thick pop dots to bring the letters out some! I cut everything with my cameo and used paper from my never ending stash! And of course twine! Love me some twine!

We also have some fabulous sponsors giving away prizes

to those who comment on every stop of the hop!

3 Girl JAM

$15 Gift Certificate

Miriam’s Crafting Supplies

Choice of 10 Sets of Pearls

Hot Berry Designs

$10 Gift Certificate

Close to My Heart Consultant – Lucy Kelleher

$10 Gift Certificate

*Please visit and “like” her Facebook page as well as leave a comment to be eligible to win*

Winners will be randomly chosen and announced on Tuesday February 12th at Made Especially For You. To be eligible to win, you must do the following:

1. Become a follower of each blog in the lineup (if you aren’t already)

2. Leave a comment on every stop of the hop

3. Be sure to leave your contact information!

Your next stop is Teresa’s blog .

Here’s the complete lineup in case you get lost along the way:

1. Ashley

2. Angela

3. Teresa

4. Sandy

5. Ashley

6. Daphne

7. Cicily

8. An’Jenic

9. Connie

10. Julie

11. Elecia

12. Lucy

13. Robin

14. Lori Happy Hopping!

~Angela

Bowling Party Favors

February 3, 2013 by Angela C

We finally got to celebrate Jayce’s 9th Birthday yesterday! We went bowling and had so much fun! about 21 kids showed up, 1/2 that in parents, loud music and tons of laughing! Couldn’t have asked for a better day! I didn’t have time to do much for his party so I just put together a quick favor. I must say, I love how they turned out!

I used all sorts of fun “ingredients” for the favors!

Jaded Blossom Boxes

Jaded Blossom Flag Die

Jaded Blossom Simple Sayings 2 stamp set

Bowling ball & Pin came from SVG Cutting Files that Ann gave her FB friends as a free file =)

Twine is from Doodle Bug Designs

Thanks for stopping by!

I am going to be phasing out my wordpress blog very slowly. I am going to make the switch to blogger. I think that will be what I’m really looking for over there! I hope you all will check my creations out there as well!

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A Gift For My Sweetheart Blog Hop 2/2

February 2, 2013 by Angela C

Welcome to “A gift for my Sweetheart” blog hop.

Sit back and relax while you browse through 17 unique handmade gift ideas to give a loved one on Valentine’s Day. Each stop along the way has a gift they poured their heart into but that doesn’t mean the project contains the traditional Valentine heart theme.

The hop started at Christine’s blog. If you didn’t come from Mary, be sure to start at the beginning so you don’t miss out on the inspiring ideas.

For this hop we have 2 sponsors, in order to be entered in the drawing for the 2 prizes you must comment and follow each blog.

Hot Berry Designs

$10 gift certificate

Scraptastical Kreations

$15 gift certificate

You have Saturday and Sunday to hop and leave a comment at all the blogs for your chance to win. The winners will be randomly chosen Monday Jan 4^th and will be announced on Christine’s blog.

I had a tough time trying to figure out what to make for this hop. I made my hubby his gift a little while ago which you can find here on my blog…. <–go on….click that link! Here’s a quick picture of it but all the details are posted from that link I left =)

I decided to make my little munchkin his Valentine’s Day box for school as my project instead. He loves when I make him anything so I thought this would be great!

I used my fabulous Cameo to cut this great box out. It came as a kit from SVGcuts called “For My Valentine“. I embossed the navy blue with stars to match everything else. The stamps I used were from Jaded Blossom’s “alphabet candies” & “puppy love“.

Aiden LOVED his box (he’s 5 by the way!), I love how easy it was to make and I hope you enjoyed looking at it =)

Valentines Card Holder (4)

Thank you for stopping by the next stop is Sarah.

The Complete Lineup ~

Thanks for stopping by! Happy Crafting =)

Love Is In The Air ~ Blog Hop 2/1

February 1, 2013 by Angela C

Hello everyone and Welcome to Love is in the Air Blog Hop!

Valentine’s Day has to be one of my favorite holidays next to Christmas and Thanksgiving. I love the decor, flowers, candy, balloons, and stuffed animals and let’s not forget the cheesy cards! Valentine’s Day is that one special day we can show extra love and appreciation to all of those special people we have in our lives. To celebrate Valentines Day, I have a group of talented designers that have created their own special project to showcase.
We hope you enjoy hopping away and as always we hope to inspire you!

Lluvia will be giving away a grand prize, all you have to do is comment on each of the designer’s blog! Winner will be picked on 2/5, please leave your email address!

If you came from Shawnee you are in the right direction!

For my project, I made a cute Valentine’s Day toolbox. I got this file from the Silhouette Store. I added some tissue paper at the bottom and filled it with yummy heart-shaped York Patties. This box was so easy to put together! I’m thinking this will be going to each kids teacher for Valentine’s Day!

The paper I used is double-sided from Scribble Scrabble (Doodle Hearts & Shabby Slate). I cut a circle tag out and stamped the slate side of it with 2 Jaded Blossom stamps from Valentine Treats. I LOVE CTMH ink (all I use!) and this one was Smokey Plum =)

Now on to Elicia.

Entire Line UP

Misses Crafty

Ashley

Crystal

Kim

Julie

Amanda

Jamie L

Beth

Shawnee

Angela

Elecia

Christine

Melisa

Melanie

Mary

(just in case some one gets lost)

Thank you for hopping with us today

My Love For You Is Scary

January 21, 2013 by Angela C

A few girls in my Cricut Swap group decided to do a card swap for Valentine’s Day.

There are 2 requirements…
1: must have a cricut cut on it & 2: must be Valentine themed. YAY! That’s easy enough!

“Ingredients” for my card:

DCWV pink & pink rickrack cards (scored a ton of packs from TjMaxx for $1.49!)

Jaded Blossom Flag Dies

Jaded Blossom Love Bites Stamp Set

Timeless Twine Strawberry Cupcake

Flags came from a Sizzix stamp & die set I have

Slate & Cranberry Ink from Close To My Heart

Random paper from my scrap stash

Jewels I bought from Miriam’s Crafting Supplies

Thanks for looking!

Action Wobble Weekly Challenge #39

January 20, 2013 by Angela C

This weeks challenge over at Action Wobble is “Get Inspired”

Requirements are as follows:

It can be any type of project, but YOU MUST INCLUDE THE LINK OR PICTURE WHERE YOU GOT YOUR INSPIRATION FROM, and it must have an Action Wobble on it.

What inspires me!? I love Pinterest of course! And google images is another favorite of mine =) I also get lots of inspiration from my crafty friends on Facebook as well!

My inspiration came from Cricut Project Center. Just a simple yet cute Valentine’s Day card.

I am an admin for a cricut swap group and I belong to a few others as well. This month was Valentine’s Day so I made the cute little bee from Create A Critter 2. I decided to use my spare for the card that I made. I made it very late last night and just couldn’t think anymore! He was a little plain so I jazzed him up with the action wobble to make him fly!

I used stickles for his wings, cheeks and the little heart for the I. I found the cute felt heart “ribbon” at the $1 spot in Target! (Love that section!)

Look at him fly!

I used Jaded Blossom’s Fancy Topper die for the inside. I also used their really fun “Love Stings” set for the sentiment and bee at the bottom =)

Thanks for stopping by =)

Nana’s Birthday Bash Blog Hop

January 10, 2013 by Angela C

Welcome to “NANA’S BIRTHDAY BASH” Blog Hop!

We’re so happy you could join us today! We will be showcasing projects that are Birthday related.

If you’ve hopped along from Miranda then you are in the right place!! If you are just joining me from your dashboard, or reading this via email, please be sure to CLICK HERE to start at the beginning with NANA’S BLOG. (you’ll want to catch up on all the FUN!!)…

In addition to seeing a lot of awesome creations, there is some blog candy available too. Nana a/k/a Miranda is giving away a $25 Michael’s gift card along with a surprise box. To be eligible for the blog candy, you are required to visit each stop in the hop and leave a comment!

For my project, I made a cupcake box! I bought the file from the Silhouette store and cut with my cameo. I used Birthday paper from Martha Stewart and the stamp I used for the tag came from Jaded Blossom’s Hey Cupcake! set. I inked the edges in purple for a little “pop” to the white. & of course I can’t present the box NOT filled! I made my boys favorite cupcakes to add to the box. And YUM! they were so good!