Craftin & Stampin's Birthday Blog Hop!

 

Hi All!

Welcome to the Craftin' and Stampin'

Birthday Blog Hop!!!

 You should have arrived here from Michelle's Blog! If you have not, please start at the beginning HERE!!

 

We are so excited that you could hop along with us to celebrate Jessica's (AKA Craftin' and Stampin') Birthday!

 

Some of Jessica's crafty friends have come together to show off their AMAZING talents and to create a fun filled hop for her birthday! Jessica always loves to make birthdays a special day for her friends and family, so we decided to make a special day for her! Wait until you see the amazing projects we have for you today!

 

WAIT JUST A MINUTE!!! What would a Blog Hop be without any prizes??? Look what we have for you today!!!

 

THE SCRAPBOOKING QUEEN ROYAL CASTLE SHOPPE

2 Scrapbook Kits (Robot & Space Layout Kits)

 

 

 

LOVEBUG CREATIONS

$15 Store Gift Certificate

 

SVG CUTTING FILES

$10 Store Gift Certificate

 

RIGHT AT HOME SCRAPBOOKING

A total SCRAP KIT complete with:

 Paper, Alpha Stickers, and an Embellishment Kit.

 

A Smash Book Mini &

 A $20 Giftcard to either Michael's or Joanne's! Winners Choice!

 

In order to win one of these awesome prizes from our sponsors, you need to follow each of the hop participants, and you must comment along the way! Winners will be picked from Random.org on Wednesday and listed on the Craftin' and Stampin' blog!

 

But first, here's a little something from me about Jessica.....

I met her on Facebook and I wanted to join in on the fun to help her celebrate her special day!!

 

 

So, here is what I created for her:

 

Here are all details on what I used for her birthday card...

Card Size is: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

Cartridge - Simply Charmed (cut @ 3.00")

Solid Cardstock – My scraps

Patterned Paper – American Crafts “Hip Hip Hooray”
PKS Happy Lashes Assortment
Memento Ink – Tuxedo Black
TH Distress Ink – Worn Lipstick
Sentiment - Paper Smooches “Digits”
Stickles – Yellow
Fiskars Border Punch – Treading Water
Prismacolor Colored Pencils
Pop Up Dots
Chalks
White Gel Pen

Well, I hope you enjoyed my card. 

Now, its time to go on to Lori's Blog

Here is the lineup in case you get lost along the way!

Candace: www.papercraftsbycandace.com
Michelle: www.scrappinwithmybug.com
Diana: www.daisylovecreations.blogspot.com
Lori:  http://scrappinmystressaway.blogspot.com/

Pam: http://lovebugcreations3.blogspot.com/
Janet: http://janetscreativeworld.blogspot.com/
Miranda: www.nanasscrapspot.com
Ashley:  http://theglamoroussideofscrapping.blogspot.com
Lisa:  http://honeybearzdesigns2011.blogspot.com/
Sarah: www.sarahbiswabic.blogspot.com
Ashley: http://especiallymade.blogspot.com
Theresa: http://www.thescrapbookingqueen.com/
Jessica: www.craftinandstampin.blogspot.com

FCCB Challenge #163 - Ribbons, Ruffles and Bows

Hello everyone,
Happy Monday!! Hope you all had a fabulous weekend!!  Well it's time for another fun project over at FCCB.  This week's challenge is Ribbons, Ruffles and Bows! Your project this week must incorporate either ribbons, ruffles or yep you guessed it bows. And of course, as always a Cricut Cut too ;0)

So for my project, I decided to mix it up a little this week.  I wanted to use a new set of stamps I had ordered.  I just LOVED this little dog image, I really wanted to use him.  So I used my Cricut to cut out the little mat the image was stamped on.  I think he turned out really cute, hope you like it too :0)

Here are the details....

Card size 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" ( I rarely make cards this size, so another challenge for me...lol)

Cartridges used
Elegant Edges - Background Mat
Create a Critter - Grass

Other items used
Solid cardstock - Recollections
Patterned Paper - Doodlebug "Flower Box"
Stamped Image - Paper Smooches "Birthday Buddies"
Ribbon & Twine - Jillibean Soup "Bean Stalks"
Copic Markers - E37, E31, E00, and R20
Stickles - Diamond
Pop Dots

Well, I hope you have enjoyed my card today.  I had a lot of fun putting it together for this challenge :0)

Hope you will join us this week over at FCCB!! 

Thanks for stopping by :0)

Diana

 

FCCB Challenge #159-Mother's Day Card

Hello crafty friends,

Happy Monday!!  Hope you all enjoyed your weekend :0)  Today is the start of another fantastic challenge over at FCCB!!  This week we are celebrating Mother's Day.  This challenge was just that, a bit of a challenge for me.  It has been almost 5 years since my Mother passed and well...it's never easy. Although time has healed my heart a bit, it is still very difficult for me regardless. Even though she is no longer here with me, I dedicate this card to her.  Here are all the details...

Cartridges used
Elegant Edges
Hello Kitty
Walk in my Garden

Other items used
Solid Cardstock - Recollections
Patterned Paper - Doodlebug "Flower Box"
Quick Kutz Embossing Folder - "Springtime"
Ribbon - "Celebrate it" (Michael's) 
Stickles - "Star Dust"
Pop Dots

Well I hope you liked my card and now we would love to see what you create for Mother's Day.  Remember there must be a Cricut cut on your card :0)

Thanks for stopping by and have a great week!!

Crafty Hugs,
Diana

My Christmas Card Stash is Low Hop!

Welcome to the My Christmas Card Stash is Low Hop!

It is our sincere hope that this helps to inspire you to get working on those Holiday cards early so as to reduce a little of the stress felt around the season!
You should be coming from Robin's blog but if you just found your way here please start at the beginning at Sarah's  blog.

So here is the first Christmas card to add to my stash for this year. 

 

Here all the details....

Card size is 5 1/4" by 5 1/4"

Items Used
Solid Cardstock - Recollections
Patterned Paper - Doodlebug "North Pole"
Spellbinders Nestabilities - Lacey Squares
Peachy Keen Stamps - Santa Tree (PKS 12)
Peachy Keen Stamps - Christmas Tree Die Cut (PKKO-08)
Memento Ink - Black Tuxedo
Starform Glitter Stickers
Corner Rounder Punch
Copic Marker - R24 "Prawn"
Chalks
White Gel Pen

Well I hope you have enjoyed my card for this hop and found some inspiration to get your holiday stash started ;0)  But wait before you go there's some yummy blog candy to sweeten things up!

There will be 2 blog candies for this hop!!

First, There will be a stash prize given out randomly to 1 comment from all the blogs. You MUST comment on all the blogs!! You will have until Tuesday the 30th at 11:59pm CST to comment. Sarah will announce the winner on Wednesday morning. 

The second prize will have a little more work for you to enter. We're going to have a little challenge for you to enter. 1st you will need to stop and comment on every blog. 2nd you will need to create a holiday card/gift tag/general gift giving paraphernalia and enter it at the inlinkz on Sarah's blog. You have a week to enter and you can enter up to 3 projects. The prize for this challenge is a stamp set and crinkle ribbon bundle of YOUR CHOICE from our sponsor Mae Sunshine Designs!  Good luck everyone :0)

Your next stop should be Carla's Blog.
If you get lost along the way here is the whole line up!

1. Sarah - www.itswhatkeepsmesane.blogspot.com  
2. Sandy- www.scrapbookblessings.blogspot.com
3. Sarah W- www.craftingwithsarah.blogspot.com

4. Miranda - www.nanasscrapspot.com 
5. Anita - http://scrappyhappymommy.blogspot.ca
6. Robin L. - http://create-a-latte.blogspot.com/
7. Diana - www.daisylovecreations.blogspot.com
8. Carla - www.racincrafts.blogspot.com
9. Tammy - http://lifeupdownandsideways.blogspot.com/
10. Maria - http://asimplefive.blogspot.com/
11. Mary - http://irongatestamps.blogspot.com/

FCCB - Challenge Me Monday - #157 3-D Project

Hello Crafty Friends,
Happy Monday!! We have another fun challenge happening this week over at FCCB!!  This weeks fun challenge is a 3-D project.  I decided to make a birthday gift bag since my cousin's birthday is next week. I just love decorating gift bags, they are so much fun!!  I had purchased quite a few on my last trip to the dollar store and they come in quite handy.  I just love being able to make custom gift bags for family and friends, it's almost like part of the gift itself ;0)
Here are all the details of my gift bag...

 

 

Cartridges used
Elegant Edges
Smiley Cards

Other items used
Solid Cardstock - Recollections
Patterned Paper - S.E.I. "Happy Day"
Peachy Keen Stamps - Princess Face Assortment
Holiday Ribbon - Jo-Ann's Dollar Section (Christmas)
Memento Ink - Tuxedo Black
Stickles-Orange Peel
Xyron Machine
Martha Stewart Chunky Glitter - Crystal
White Gel Pen
Chalks

Hope you all enjoyed my project for this week's challenge.  So join us this week and have fun sharing your creations with us over at FCCB!!  Don't forget it must have a Cricut cut ;0)

Crafty Hugs,
Diana

Have a Tweet Easter!

Hi Crafty Friends,

 

Hope you all enjoyed your weekend!!  I had a wonderful weekend, however it was way too short!!  But then again, aren't they always..lol :0)  Today I am sharing an Easter card that I made this past weekend.  It's so nice to finally be able to get back into crafting a little bit more.  It has been so crazy for me these past few months that I have only been posting on my Design Team days.  So it was a real treat for me to just get out all my supplies and let my creativity take over! Here is what I came up with, hope you all enjoy ;0)

 

Card Size is 5 1/2 x 5 1/2 

Cartridges Used
Simply Charmed

Other Items Used
Solid Cardstock: Recollections
Patterned Paper: Doodlebug "Hello Spring"
PK Stamps: "Happy Lashes Assortment"
Memento Ink: "Tuxedo Black"
Colorbox Ink: "Robin's Egg"
Recollections: Adhesive Glitter Dots
Sentiment - JoAnn's Dollar Section
We R Memory Keepers Baker's Twine "Lollipop"
TH Distress Ink: "Worn Lipstick"
White Gel Pen
Colored Pencils
Chalks

Well that's my card for today.  Don't forget to check out FCCB this week, their challenge is Easter Greeting's.  As always, there should be lots of wonderful crafty inspiration going on.  

Have a wonderful week friends!!

Diana

FCCB-Challenge #153 "Spring is in the air"

Hello Crafty Friends,
Happy Monday!! We have another fun challenge happening this week over at FCCB!!  This weeks challenge is called "Spring is in the Air" and you must incorporate either a kite or a balloon in your project.  I decided to go with a birthday card since my Mother-in-law's birthday is next month.  We will be celebrating her birthday over at Disney World...yay!! So I  thought a Minnie Mouse card would be just perfect for the occassion :0)  Here are the details of my card...

Cartridges used

• Elegant Edges
• Mickey and Friends
• Create a Critter

Other items used

• Solid Cardstock - Recollections
• Patterned Paper - Sandylion (Mickey Balloons) & Reminisce (Cute Little Dots)
• Jaded Blossom's - Flag Die 2
• Sentiment - Computer Generated
• Martha Stewart - Bakers Twine
• Stickles - Star Dust
• White Gel Pen
• Pop Dots

Well, I hope you have enjoyed my card for this week's challenge. Now it's your turn to show us what you come up with. Don't forget it must have a Cricut cut somewhere on your design. Have a wonderful week and see you all real soon with more crafty goodness ;0)

Thanks for stopping by!

Diana

FCCB Challenge #151 - Bye Bye Birdie

Good morning crafty friends!!

Welcome to another fun weekly challenge over at Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Blog! This week’s challenge is to create a project with a Bird.  With Easter quickly approaching, I thought what a great way to incorporate this little chick on an Easter card.  I think she looks so cute, ready for Spring!!  Here are all the details of my card :0)

Cartridges used
Wild Card
Create a Critter

Other items used
Solid Cardstock - Recollections
Patterned Paper - Doodlebug "
Doodlebug Mini Jewels - "Bubblegum"
Peachy Keen - "Happy Lashes Assortment"
Jade Blossom - "Easter Treats 2"
Small Flower Punch
American Crafts Pigment Ink - Pink
Starform Sticker Glitter Dots - Pink/Silver
Celebrate It Ribbon - Hot Pink
Stickles-Stardust
Corner Rounder Punch
Colored Pencils
Chalks
White Gel Pen

Hope you all enjoyed my card for this week's challenge.  So join us this week and have fun sharing your creations with us over at FCCB!!  Don't forget it must have a Cricut cut ;0)

I will be entering this card in Craftin Dessert Diva's Linky Party

Crafty Hugs,
Diana

FCCB - Challenge # 149 - Kiss the Cook

Good morning and Happy Monday everyone!! It's Monday again and you know what that means, time for another fun challenge over at Fantabulous Cricut!!! This week our theme is "Kiss the Cook" you need to use a recipe somewhere on your project. Don't forget that it also must have a Cricut cut somewhere on your project ;0) 

For my project I decided to go with a very simple shaped card.  Most of projects lately have been just that, very simple.  I recently moved (late last month) and I still haven't unpacked all my crafting supplies.  I am also very behind on visiting blogs and leaving comments to all of my sweet bloggy friends...so please bear with me :0)  I hope to be back on track very soon!! Here are all the details of my super simple card.  This card would be perfect for a Bridal Shower. 

Cartridge Used
From my Kitchen

Other Items used
Solid Cardstock - Recollections
Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Tea Dye
Stickles - Star Dust
White Gel Pen
Recipe - Computer Generated

Again, super simple project with just a handful of supplies needed.  Okay, so now it's your turn to show us what you come up with!  Stop on by FCCB this week and join us for the fun.  Thanks again for stopping by today!!

Crafty Hugs,
Diana

Heart Warming Blog Hop!

Welcome to the “Heart Warming" Blog Hop! 
 

We're so happy you could join us today!
If you came from Lucy's Blog then you are in the right place. If not please start over at  Melanie's Blog, we don't want you to miss any of the fun! 

Today's hop is all about hearts, I just love hearts!! Perhaps it's just the romantic in me :0)  I want to share with all of you a card I made my boyfriend for Valentine's Day.

Items Used
Silhouette Store (Cassette Image)
Solid Cardstock - Recollections
Patterned Paper - Bo Bunny "Love Letters"
Red Felt Pen
White & Black Gel Pens
Sentiment - Computer Generated
Stickles - "Star Dust"
Mini Heart Punch (Michael's $1.00 section)
Pop Dots

 Well I hope you have enjoyed my card and the hop!! I am the last stop on the Heartwarming Blog Hop.  Hope you had fun and found some inspiration along the way!!

Thanks for stopping by :0)

Here is the complete line up, have a wonderful day!!

Melanie http://afternoonscrapper.blogspot.com/

Tricia http://mysticalcardcreations.blogspot.com/

Miranda http://www.nanasscrapspot.com/

Anita http://scrappyhappymommy.blogspot.ca/
Ashley http://marinewifesscrappinlife.blogspot.com/
Robin S. http://scrapandchat.blogspot.com/
Sarah www.craftingwithsarah.blogspot.com
Vanessa http://wwwpaperkraftsunlimiteddesings.blogspot.com/
Teresa http://freshandrenewed.blogspot.com/
Misses Crafty http://sweetbirdmemories.blogspot.com/
Nancy http://alwaysastorycreationsbynancy.blogspot.com/
Robin C. http://cutonedesignsbyrobin.blogspot.com/
Liz http://scrapiliciouslife.blogspot.com/
Melissa http://pinkpolkadotscrapping.blogspot.com/
Claire http://threewaterscreations.blogspot.com/
Lucy http://love2createitall.com/
Diana http://daisylovecreations.blogspot.com/

Be Mine Blog Hop!

 

Hello and welcome to the ‘Be Mine Blog Hop! This is the time of year it's all about love!!!  :0) In this hop we will be showcasing projects for Valentine's Day!! Now if you just arrived from Ashley's Blog then you are hoping in the right direction, she is the first stop on this fantastic hop!! So for my project, I decided to make a quick little treat box.  Here are all the details...

 

 

 

Items used

Solid Cardstock - Recollections

Patterned Paper - Recollections 

Acrylic Box - Jaded Blossom

Sentiment - Jaded Blossom " Simple Sayings Valentine's"

Circle Punch

Scalloped Circle Punch

Colorbox Pigment Ink - Red

Starform Stickers - Pink Metallic

Pop Dots

Mini Heart Punch

Twine _ Doodlebug "Valentine"

Stickles - Red

 

This is a super quick and easy treat box and can easily be mass produced!! Well, I hope you have enjoyed my project for today.  Up next is Liz's Blog!  Happy Valentine's Day everyone!!

 

Thanks for stopping by!!

Diana

 

Here is the complete list, in case you get lost along the way!

 

Ashley - http://thebloghopprincess.blogspot.com

Diana = http://daisylovecreations.blogspot.com

Liz - http://tryin2craft.blogspot.com

Ann - http://annsnovemberrose.blogspot.com/

Marji - http://www.fstampaholic.blogspot.com/

Elaine - http://ExpressionsByElaine.blogspot.com

Beth ~ http://motherandaughterdesigns.blogspot.com

Lissa Marie - www.somanycrafts.com

Lynne - http://slasewcraftiness.blogspot.com/

Jamie - http://www.jamielindstromdesigns.com

Crystal - http://crystalscreativecorner.blogspot.com/

Kim- www.puppiesandpapercrafts.com

Jamie- www.jamiek711designs.blogspot.com

Jearise - http://lorbysworld.blogspot.com

 

 

FCCB - Challenge Me Monday - #147 Queen of Hearts

Good morning friends,

It's Monday again and you know what that means, time for another fun challenge over at FCCB!! This week's challenge is "Queen of Hearts" and we are challenging you to link up your creations that have a heart somewhere on it. Ever since I was little I have always loved hearts!!  I guess it's the romantic in me, I just love LOVE :0)  So I really enjoyed this challenge in particular and here is what I came up with.

Cartridge Used
Paisley

Other items used
Solid Cardstock - Recollections
Patterned Paper - Bo Bunny "Crazy Love"
PKS - Princess Faces Assortment
Sentiment - Studio G
Copic Marker - R29 (For the Heart in the sentiment)
Stickles - Star Dust
Memento Ink - Cocoa Brown
Martha Stewart - Baker's Twine
White Gel Pen
Pop Up Squares
Chalks

Well, I hope you have enjoyed my card for this week's challenge.  Now it's your turn to show us what you come up with.  Don't forget it must have a Cricut cut somewhere on your design.  See you all real soon with more crafty goodness ;0)

Thanks for stopping by!
Diana

FCCB Challenge # - Tag you're it!!

 

Hello crafty friends,

 

It's Monday and you know what that means, it's time for another fun Challenge over at FCCB!!  The challenge this week is "Tag You're It", you need to include a tag somewhere on your project.  It's never too early for me to start planning for the next upcoming holiday/celebration.  So with that in mind, I decided to go with a Valnetine's Day theme.  Here's what I came up with!

 

Cartidges used

Tags, Bags, Boxes and more

Create a Critter

 

Other items used

Solid Cardstock - Recollections

Patterned Paper - Doodlebug "Sweet Cakes"

Sentiment - My Creative Time "100% Sweetness"

Peachy Keen Stamps - Princess Face Assortment

K & Company - KP Valentine Chipboard Box (Scrolls)

Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Worn Lipstick

Pigment Ink - Red and Black

Twine - Doodlebug "Valentine"

EK Success Dimensional Stickers - Shimmering Pink Hearts

Pop Up Dots

Chalks

 

Well, I hope you have enjoyed my card for this week's challenge.  Hope you will join us this week over at FCCB and don't forget to include a Cricut cut somewhere on your project :0)  Can't wait to see what you all come up with!!

 

Have a great week!!

Diana

 

FCCB Cricut Crawl-Get Organzed

Good morning everyone!

Happy New Years Eve :0)  Today over at Fantabulous Cricut we are having a "Get Organized" blog hop!! It's the perfect time to try and organize our hectic lives as we begin a brand new year!! I don't know about you all but I am constantly making to do lists. I try so hard to keep organized but sometimes I have a few lists going at once.  I always write my to do lists on post it notes and scraps of paper.  The problem...they end up everywhere and I can never find them when I need them!!   So, I decided to alter a little composition notebook for me to write my lists and general notes that I may need. This way they're all together in in one place, and easy to find when I need them!

I am so happy the way this little notebook turned out and it really wasn't all that time consuming either...which I love!!  Here are all the details of my altered project :0)

Cartridges Used
Smiley Cards
Simply Charmed

Other items used
Mini Compostion Notebook (purchased at Michael's for .50 cents!!)
Patterned Paper (The Paper Studio-All Seasons II)
Solid Cardstock - My Scraps
Double Sided Adhesive Tape (Recollections-Permanent 1/2 inch)
Peachy Keen Stamps - The Cornies Assortment
Ribbon - (Celebrate it-Brown Satin)
White Gel Pen
Copic Marker - B05
Chalks

Okay, so now it's your turn!! Join us this week over at Fantabulous Cricut for our Cricut Crawl and show us your project for keeping organized this year!!  We can't wait to see all the crafty goodness!!

Here's how the Crawl will work:

1. The crawl will begin at FCCB. Participants will visit each Design Team member's blog to view their FANTABULOUS projects. Participants may follow the provided links at each blog. If you get lost along the way, you can always return to FCCB to follow the links to our Design Team members’ blogs.
 

2. There will be prizes along the way at some of the Design Team blogs, so be sure to check out the goodies up for grabs! *You must meet the Design Team members' stated criteria to be eligible for the individual prizes. Please see each DT member's blog for details and directions.*

 

3. There will also be one GRAND PRIZE at FCCB!! That prize will be awarded to a participant that meets the challenge criteria and posts a link to their project below, drawn randomly by Random.org. Just like every other Challenge Me Monday.

Here's the Line Up:
Missy - http://www.quickchickdesigns.blogspot.com
Tammy - http://thepurplemuse.blogspot.com
Connie - http://www.conniecancrop.blogspot.com
Jamie - http://scrapqueen141.blogspot.com
Brianna - http://www.Bloeffelbein.blogspot.com
Arin - http://apieceoflifespie.com
Cicily - http://pinkdalmationscrapper.blogspot.com
Cyndy - http://arcyscraps.blogspot.com
Diana - http://daisylovecreations.blogspot.com (You are here)
Nikki - http://craftycalamities.blogspot.com (Next stop)
Susie - http://susiecrafthappy.blogspot.com
Janea - http://www.recollectionalley.blogspot.com

 

Thanks again for joining us today and have a safe and Happy New Year everyone!!

 

Crafty Hugs,

Diana