Christmas in July Blog Hop - Day 1

Welcome to Day 1 of the 

Get ready for some great ideas that you can start creating now for Christmas.

Along the way today, you'll find card and gift ideas, a scrapbook layout page or two 

and even a couple great decorating ideas. 

We hope this hop gets you in the holiday spirit a little early this year. 

We'd like to say a HUGE THANKS to

and she is giving away 

All you have to do to win this fabulous prize is comment on each of the blogs.

That's it! It really is easy.  

Of course, we would love it if you became a follower too. 

Now on with the hop!

You should have arrived here from Anna's Blog

So for my project today I decided to make a card. With a a new little one, my time is very limited to crafting.  So I knew I needed to make something that is quick and easy but still cute :0)  I had quite a few of these little thin wooden Santa's that I purchased last year at Michael's after Christmas sale.  I think I paid about 10 cents for each of them.  I had been wondering what I was going to use them for and now I know.  They will be part of the Christmas cards I send out this year.  Here are all the details...

Card size is standard A2 (4 1/2" x 5 1/2")

Wooden Decorated Santa - Michael's 

Patterned Paper – American Crafts “Peppermint Express”

Kraft Cardstock - Recollections

Spellbinders Nestabilities - Standard Circles and Classic Scalloped Circle

Spellbinders Shapeabilities - Ribbon Banners

Red Sequins 8mm

White Gel Pen

Sentiment - Computer Generated

Glue Dots

Foam Tape

Again, a super quick and easy card!!  Perfect for Christmastime!!  Remember, quick and easy cards can still look cute ;0)  Well, I hope you found some inspiration and have enjoyed my project for today's Christmas Blog Hop. 

Your next stop is Sandy's Blog

Here is today's hop line-up in case you get lost along the way

Theresa ~ http://scrapsbygracie.blogspot.com
Card A Day Challenge Blog ~ http://cardadaychallenge.blogspot.com
Ashley ~ http://marinewifesscrappinlife.blogspot.com
Barbara ~ http://barbarab3.blogspot.com
Kim ~ www.katydidcards.com
Robin ~ http://create-a-latte.blogspot.com
La-Vie ~ http://cestla-viedesigns.blogspot.com
Anna ~ http://agrandmaacricutandablog.blogspot.com
Diana ~ www.daisylovecreations.blogspot.com
Sandy ~ www.scrapbookblessingsclub.com
Haidee ~ http://created2bunique.blogspot.com
Sharondalyn ~ www.clippingsbysharondalyn.blogspot.com
Alicia ~ http://goldengoddessdesigns.blogspot.com
Angela ~ www.crazy3monkeys.blogspot.com
Tristan ~ https://www.facebook.com/TinstarDesigns

Be sure to hop tomorrow too for even more great holiday projects and ideas.
You can start tomorrow at Theresa's blog.

Monster Mash Blog Hop - Day #1

Welcome to the Monster Mash Blog Hop Day #1

I was working in the lab, late one night

When my eyes beheld an eerie sight

For my monster from his slab, began to rise

And suddenly to my surprise

He did the mash, he did the monster mash

It was a graveyard smash!

Connie">http://conniecancrop.blogspot.com/">Connie Can Crop and her ghoulishly wonderful friends are so glad you could join us for this Monster Mash! We have so many frightful projects you'll be screaming for more! 

This is a two day blog hop and we appreciate your leaving a comment for all of these talented creatures who are here sharing their ideas and creations. Be sure to come back tomorrow to see all the new and amazing projects we have in store for you in Day #2! We can't wait to see you again!

The zombies were having fun, the party had just begun

The guests included Wolf Man, Dracula and his son!

A Woooo!

We have three terrifying yet amazing sponsors and giveaways for this hop!

Creative Kuts is giving one lucky winner a $10 gift certificate for their online store.

Be sure to check out their spooky SVG files!

You can

visit her Shop

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follow them on Facebook here.

AND

Lucy">http://lucyk.ctmh.com/">Lucy Kelleher

is giving away this Frightfully Fun Stamp set from CTMH

http://lucyk.ctmh.com

AND

Connie Wallenbrock is giving away this Mini-Medley Accents Pack from CTMH

Perfect for your Halloween creations!

http://conniecancrop.ctmh.com

What do you need to do to win? Easy... become a follower of each of the fabulous blogs in this hop and leave each of them a comment letting them know what you like best about their projects.

Then you can mash, then you can monster mash The monster mash, and do a graveyard smash Then you can mash, you'll catch on in a flash Then you can mash, then you can monster mash You will have until 12:00 am Monday to finish the hop and leave your comments.

Winners will be announced on Wednesday at Connie Can Crop.

Be sure to follow everyone and leave your spirited comments along the way!

Let's get this Monster Party started!

I am the last stop of this fantastic blog hop!

Here is our complete line up for day #1 in case you get lost along the way:

1. Connie- http://conniecancrop.blogspot.com
2. Denise- http://www.craftconfectionery.com
3. Julie (Cricut Chick) - www.simplysilhouette.co 
4. Anna- http://www.stampanna.com

5.  Amy E - http://www.scrapthissavethat.com/
6. Scrappin Madg: www.thescrappinlounge.com
7. Cindy- http://www.cindys-greencricut.blogspot.com/
8.  Lisa - http://honeybearzdesigns2011.blogspot.com/
9.Holli - http://Sunflowerholli.blogspot.com/
10.Sarah - www.sarahbiswabic.blogspot.com
11. Angela - www.crazy3monkeys.blogspot.com
12. Debbie - http://craftydeb-ddscrafts.blogspot.com
13.Theresa  www.TheScrapbookingQueen.com
14. Diana   www.daisylovecreations.blogspot.com

   

Thanks so much for joining us for such a fun day! Don't forget to come back tomorrow for Day #2!

Die Cutin Divas Challenge #182: Picture Inspired Challenge

Hello Crafty Friends,

 It's Tuesday and we all know what that means, time for another fun challenge over at Die Cuttin' Divas!!

The Challenge this week is...

Picture Inspired Challenge

So here is my interpretation of this picture inspired challenge :0)

Doesn't it look yummy!!  Almost good enough to eat ;0)  I just love the way the sugar coating came out on the pie.  All I did was use my clear adhesive glue and use a little crystal colored glitter and voila!!

Here are the rest of the items I used....

*Thanksgiving Cartridge
*Mother's Day Bouquet Cartridge
*Gypsy Wanderings
*Cuttlebug Embossing Folder
*My Mind's Eye (Patterned Paper)
*Recollections (Solid Cardstock)
*Tim Holtz Inks
*Memento Ink
*My Creative Time Stamps
*Wilton Doilies
*Crystal Glitter
*Twine
*Button

Well I Hope you liked my project for this week's challenge.

Make sure to stop by and check out all the wonderful projects my fellow Die Cuttin' Divas have in store this week :0)

We all look forward to seeing your wonderful creations !

Crafty Hugs,

Diana

Die Cuttin Divas Challenge #180 - Lions, Tigers, and Bears, Oh My! (Wizard of Oz Celebration)

Hello Crafty Friends,

 It's Tuesday and we all know what that means, time for another fun challenge over at Die Cuttin' Divas!!

The Challenge this week is...

Lions, Tigers, and Bears

I decided to make this cute little lion card.  Isn't he just adorable?!

Here is the list of items used...

• Cartridges used: Campin Critters (Card Base) and Create a Critter 2 (Lion)
• Solid cardstock - Recollections
• Patterned Paper - My Mind's Eye "On the Sunny Side"
• Sentiment - Pink by Design "Be Mine"
• Adhesive Buttons - Recollections
• White Gel Pen
• Colored Pencils

Well I Hope you liked my project for this week's challenge.

Make sure to stop by and check out all the wonderful projects my fellow Die Cuttin' Divas have in store this week :0)

We all look forward to seeing your wonderful creations !

Crafty Hugs,

Diana

Die Cuttin Divas Challenge #179 - Pinterest Inspired or Fellow Crafter Inspiration

Hello Crafty Friends,

 It's Tuesday and we all know what that means, time for another fun challenge over at Die Cuttin' Divas!!

The Challenge this week is...

Pinterest Inspired or 

Fellow Crafter Inspiration

For my project I made a banner for my husband's birthday.  He loves all things from the 80's, so I thought the Pac Man banner would be perfect.

Here are close ups of the banner 

My inspiration came from a pin I found on Pinterest.

Here is the link of my inspiration

Here is a list of supplies I used...

• File I used for Pac Man and Ghosts (Silhouette)
• Cartridge used Birthday Bash (For Circles and Letters)
• Solid Cardstock - Recollections

Well I Hope you liked my project for this week's challenge.

Make sure to stop by and check out all the wonderful projects my fellow Die Cuttin' Divas have in store this week :0)

We all look forward to seeing your wonderful creations !

Crafty Hugs,

Diana

Die Cuttin Divas Challenge #178 - Favorite Color Combination

Hello Crafty Friends,

 It's Tuesday and we all know what that means, time for another fun challenge over at Die Cuttin' Divas!!

The Challenge this week is...

Favorite Color Combination

Create any card using your favorite color combination...

This was actually a hard challenge for me, I have so many favorite color combinations!!  It was a little hard narrowing it down, but this combination of colors has always stood out for me.  The hot pink and lime green are so fun and happy, while the brown is a great neutral color ;0)  I just love pairing all these colors together!!  Here are all the details of my card...

Card size: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

• Cartridge used – Doodlecharms
• Solid Cardstock – Recollections and Bazzill Basics
• Patterned Paper – Doodlebug “Cherry Pie Plaid”
• PK Stamps – PK487 “In Stitches”
• Sentiment - Paper Smooches  “Digits”
• Jaded Blossom - Flag Die 2
• Cuttlebug Embossing Folder “Swiss Dots”
• Stickles – Star Dust
• Copic Markers – YG03 (Yellow Green) and RV17 (Deep Magenta)
• Doodlebug – Mini Jewels “Bubblegum”
• Corner Rounder Punch
• Wink of Stella – Clear
• Gel Pens – White and Brown
• Foam Squares

Well I Hope you liked my project for this week's color challenge.

Make sure to stop by and check out all the wonderful color combinations my fellow Die Cuttin' Divas have in store this week :0)

We look forward to seeing all of your wonderful color combinations!!

Crafty Hugs,

Diana

Die Cuttin Divas Challenge #175 - Anything Goes

Hello Crafty Friends,

 Happy Tuesday everyone and welcome to another fun challenge over at 

Die Cuttin' Divas!!

The Challenge this week is...

Anything Goes

Create any card or project...

As you can probably tell I'm still in a "Christmas in July" kinda mood :0)   Christmas time is my favorite time of year and I am definitely counting down the days.. only 149 days to go!!  Here are all the details of my project...

• Cartridges used: Spring Holiday Cards and Just Because Cards
• Patterned Paper: My Scraps (Can't remember what paper stack this is from)
• Solid Cardstock: Recollections
• Peachy Keen Stamps: Smiley Faces Assortment
• Sentiment: Scrappy Moms "A Holiday to Remember"
• Glitter Adhesive Dots: Recollections
• Satin Ribbon: Michael's
• Stickles: Diamond
• White Gel Pen
• Chalks

Well I Hope you liked my project for this week's challenge.

Make sure to stop by and check out all the wonderful projects my fellow Die Cuttin' Divas have in store this week :0)

We all look forward to seeing your wonderful creations !

Crafty Hugs,

Diana