Saturday, August 25, 2012

Ginger Snap Scraps - Back to School Blog Hop

Welcome to our Back To School Blog Hop with the Ginger Snap Scraps Design Team!

 
This weekend we will be featuring projects all about Back To School. Can you believe school has started!?

 We hope you enjoy all of the great work this Design Team has done and find some fantastic inspiration along the way.

You should have arrived from Janea's Blog.  If you just happened to stumble onto my blog and would like to play along, please start over at Ginger Snap Scraps Blog.  We would really love it if you joined us for all the fun :0)

So for my project today, I decided to make a layout.  It has been quite some time since I made a layout and figured I was due :0)  All the details are listed below & some of the products can be found over at the Ginger Snaps Store.

 
Cartridges used
Elegant Edges
Recess
 
Other items used
All Solid Cardstock - Bazzill Basics
Patterned Paper - Recollections "Alphabets"
Silver Foil Paper - Colorbok
TH Distress Ink - "Tea Dye"
Martha Stewart Twine
White Gel Pen
Eyelet Outlet - Apple Brads
 

I am the last stop for today but make sure to come back tomorrow to see what the Design Team for Day 2 have made.  I am sure you will find lots of crafty inspiration!

Now for some blog candy! We are giving away 2 $10 gift card to Ginger Snap Scraps!

Just leave a comment here and let us know that you did the following:

Head over to Ginger Snap Scraps and follow the blog!
Head over to Ginger Snap Scraps on Facebook and like them!

 
 
Here is the complete lineup for today's projects:

1. Ginger Snap Scraps - http://ginger-snap-scraps.blogspot.com/
2. Candy - http://candyscraftcorner.blogspot.com
3. Ann: http://annsnovemberrose.blogspot.com
4. Cheryl - http://cardsbycg.blogspot.com/
5. Connie - http://conniecancrop.blogspot.com
6. Janea - http://www.recollectionalley.blogspot.com
7. Diana - http://daisylovecreations.blogspot.com

Monday, August 13, 2012

Ginger Snap Scraps - Anything Goes



Hi Crafty Friends,

Hope you all had a great weekend!! As many of you may have noticed already, I am still in a Christmas frame of mind!!  I just couldn't pass up the opportunity to make just one more, but I promise to make my next project something that is not Christmas related...lol!!  Many of the items used can be found over at Ginger Snaps Scraps.  Here are all the details of my card. 

Cartridges Used
Elegant Edges
Doodlecharms

Other items used
Solid Cardstock - Bazzill Basics
Patterned Paper - Recollections "Jolly Jamboree"
Embossing Folder - "D'vine Swirls"
Sentiment - Computer Generated
Action Wobble
TH Distress Ink - "Worn Lipstick"
Stickles - "Stardust"
Doodlebug Design - Buttons
Martha Stewart - Flocking Powder "White"
We R Memory Keepers - Twine
Chalks
White Gel Pen

Here is another look at the card with the Action Wobble in action!

Well, I hope you all enjoyed my card :0)  Have a great week everyone!!

Crafty Hugs,
Diana

Thursday, August 9, 2012

Ginger Snap Scraps-Pretty Bird


Hi Crafty Friends,
It's another Design Team Post over at Ginger Snap ScrapsI have been on a Christmas state of mind as of lately.  I know, I know...I must be insane, right?!  Here it is the August and I'm already thinking of the holidays...lol!  Hey, I want to be ready this year ;0)
So with that in mind when the theme for today was pretty bird I thought what's cuter than a penguin ready for the holidays! Many of the items I used you can find over at Ginger Snap Scraps Store.  Here is a list of the brands I used that you can find there: Bazzill Paper, Stickles, Peachy Keen Stamps, and We R Memory Keepers.  Here is a complete list of all the items used.

Cartridges used
Elegant Edges
Create a Critter

Other items used
Bazzill Basics - Kraft and scraps
Patterned Paper - Recollections "Bright & Jolly"
Cuttlebug Folder - Snowflakes
Stickles - Christmas Red and Stardust
Peachy Keen Stamps - "Winter Faces"
Sentiment - Scrappy Mom's Stamps "A Holiday to Remember"
We R Memory Keepers Twine
White Gel Pen

Well, hope you enjoyed my card :0)

Crafty Hugs,
Diana

Friday, August 3, 2012

Christmas in August??


Hello Crafty Friends,

I know, I know...Christmas in August?? This card was made the first week of July and I meant to post and enter it in a few Challenges that were having a "Christmas in July" theme.  Of course, with so much going on at the time and lots of changes happening in my life.  I never got around to it :0(  But, I still wanted to post them (yes, there was more than one...lol) and share them with all of you my crafty friends!! Anyone who knows me, just knows my love of Christmas!! I really want to be prepared this year during the holidays and have plenty of cards on hand!! I will be posting them all in the next couple of days, so stay tuned!!  So here is the first one and all the details.

Cartridges Used
Elegant Edges (Cardbase, used my Gypsy to weld together)
Jolly Holidays (Ice skating girl)

Other items used
Solid cardstock: Recollections
Patterned Paper: Echo Park "Holly Jolly Christmas"
Foil paper: My scraps
PKS Stamps: "Princess Face Assortment Set"
Sentiment: Pink By Design "Christmas Wishes"
Stickles: "Stardust"
Doodlebug Twine "Valentine"
Faux Pearl Adhesives  
White Gel Pen
Chalks
Black Pigment Ink
Brown Pigment Ink
Pink Tulle

Well, I hope you all liked my card and will join me again tomorrow for another "Christmas in August" card :0)

Crafty Hugs,
Diana

Thursday, August 2, 2012

Ginger Snap Scraps-Birthday Theme


Hello Crafty Friends,

Thank you for stopping by today! I'm super excited to share with all of you a project I made today for my DT post over at Ginger Snap Scraps. Some of the GSS Design Team Members and I will be showcasing a Birthday Themed project today. Many of the products that have been used can be found in the Ginger Snap Scraps Online Store.

For my project, I created a Birthday card for my boyfriend who will be turning 40 in a few weeks . I used quite a few products that can be found at the store. Here are some of the items I used for my card. Bazzill Basics, My Mind's Eye, Stickles, & TH Distress Inks. If you like these items, please head to Ginger Snaps Scraps Online store by clicking here.

All Materials Used
Cricut Cartridge - Sweet Treats
Patterned Paper - My Mind's Eye "Limetwist-Fly a Kite"
Solid Cardstock - Bazzill Basics "Artesian Pool" and some scraps
TH Distress Inks - "Tea Dye"
Stickels - "Waterfall"
Sentiment - TPC Studios "Everyday Greetings"
Brown Pigment Ink
Hemp Cord

Okay everyone, I hope you all enjoyed my card today. Please be sure to hop over to Ginger Snap Scraps Blog to check out the other DT Ladies and their amazing projects. I would also love for you to follow Ginger Snap Scraps. Have a fabulous day!

Thanks for stopping by!
Diana


Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Yaaay, I can finally share my news :0)

Hi everyone,
I am so happy to finally announce that I am part of the Ginger Snap Scraps Design Team! I was thrilled when Cori and Ashley both asked me to be part of the super talented GSS team! Thank you so much ladies!!  It has been real hard keeping this exciting news a secret...lol!!  My first DT post will be tomorrow, so please stop back tomorrow to see whay I have created.  In the meantime, make sure you head on over to the Ginger Snap Scraps blog to check out what the other design team members have created!

Today is also Customer Appreciation Day at Ginger Snap Scraps, save 30% on all purchases made today. Cori has all our favorite brands at the store and offers low shipping!! So don't miss out :0)

Crafty Hugs,
Diana