Bee-utiful Summer Blog Hop!

 

Hello Crafty Friends,

Welcome to the Bee-utiful Summer Blog Hop!!  I am so happy that you could join us today to celebrate summertime.  We have a great group of ladies here that are ready to share their summertime creations!! If you just arrived from Teresa's Blog, then you are on the right track.  If you just dropped by for a visit to my blog and want to join in on the fun.  Then please be sure to click here to start over at Lisa's Blog, you wouldn't want to miss out on all the fun ;0) So sit back, relax and have fun hopping! This is a 2 day hop, so don't forget to stop by again tomorrow.

So for my first project I decided to make a card. Isn't this octopus just adorable?!  I fell in love the moment I saw him...too cute!!  Right away, I knew I wanted to use him on 1 of my projects.

 Here are all the details of my card...

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

Solid Cardstock - Recollections
Patterned Paper - Echo Park "So Happy Together"
Cricut Cartridge - Life is a Beach
TH Distress Ink - Tumbled Glass and Tea Dye
Memento Ink - Black Tuxedo
Peachy Keen - PKSC-18 June 2013 Collection
Joy's Life Stamps - Pun in the Sun
Adhesive Gems
Jelly Roll Pen - Pink Glitter

Well, I hope you all liked my card for Day 1.  Again, this is a 2 day hop so please make sure to join us again tomorrow :0)

Up next is Patti's Blog. Don't forget we have some yummy Blog Candy from some super sweet sponsors!!  All the rules for winning are over at Lisa's Blog.

Check out the following list of very generous sponsors....

Royal Prize Pack from Theresa TheScrapbooking Queen
http://www.thescrapbookingqueen.com/

$15.00 Gift Certificate from KaDoodle Bug Designs

http://www.kadoodlebugdesigns.com/

$10.00 Gift Certificate from Treasure Box Designs

http://treasureboxdesigns.com/

$20.00 Gift Certificate from Little Scraps of Heaven

http://www.littlescrapsofheavendesigns.com/

$10.00 Gift Certificate from Designs on Cloud 9

http://designsoncloud9.com/

Stamp Set of winners choice from Paper Sweeties

http://www.papersweeties.com/

Large custom handmade keychain the winners choice 

of style and color from Chelle's Custom Designs
https://www.facebook.com/ChellesCustomDesigns

$15.00 Gift Certificate from Too Cute by Jessica

http://www.toocutebyjessica.com/

A gift valued at $10.00 from Lettering Delights

http://www.letteringdelights.com/
 
Don't forget to stop by tomorrow for Day 2!!

Here is the complete line up, just in case you get lost along the way ;0)

1. Lisa Pontious ~ http://honeybearzdesigns2011.blogspot.com/

2. Ashley - http://theglamoroussideofscrapping.blogspot.com
3. Pam - http://lovebugcreations3.blogspot.com/
4. Haidee-http://created2bunique.blogspot.com/
5. Sheila- http://2pawprints.blogspot.com
6. Lucy - http://love2createitall.com
7. Jessica -  http://craftinandstampin.blogspot.com
8. Angela - http://angelascraftyspot.blogspot.com
9. Linda - http://www.lindascreativity.blogspot.com
10. Sarah - www.sarahbiswabic.blogspot.com
11. Teresa-http://freshandrenewed.blogspot.com/
12. Diana - www.daisylovecreations.blogspot.com
13. Patti -http://www.pattilynncreations.blogspot.com
14. Tricia - http://mysticalcardcreations.blogspot.com/
15. Robin -  http://cutonedesignsbyrobin.blogspot.com/

Christmas in July Blog Hop Winners!!

Hello everyone,

Hope you are all having a fabulous week so far!!  I have selected the 2 winners of my blog candy for this past weekend's "Christmas in July Blog Hop" I would like to thank all of you who stopped by and left all the sweet comments.  So without further delay here are the winners courtesy of Random.org :0)


The first winner is ......

#5 - Carla

 

Carla said...Your card is adorable. I love gingerbread men too, they are so cute. Thanks for sharing. I'm a new follower.

racincrafts.blogspot.com
racincrafts at aim dot com

 

She has won the following blog candy....

 

 

 

 

The second winner is.....

 

#2 - Creative M

 

Creative M said......Cute! Cute! Cute!!Awesome job!!
Have a wonderful day,
Migdalia
♥ Crafting With Creative M ♥
♥ 2 Creative Chicks Challenges ♥

 

 

She has won the following.....

 

 

Congratulations ladies!!  I will be contacting you soon so I can get your goodies out to you :0)

 

Don't forget to stop back this weekend for another fun hop with lots of prizes and some blog candy from me too ;0)

 

Crafty Hugs,

Diana

Christmas in July Blog Hop!

Hello All!!

 

And welcome to the Christmas In July Blog Hop!

 

We have some VERY talented ladies here today to show off some in the spirit Christmas projects for you today! Hopefully once you see the inspiration from this amazing group of women, you will not be worrying last minute about what projects you will make this upcoming holiday!

 

So sit back, relax, and enjoy the hop!!

 

You should of arrived from Angela's blog, if not, please start HERE!!

 

We are SO excited to share our projects with you today, and as a little bit of added fun, we even have some prizes for you!!! Be sure to visit EVERY blog, post a comment, and follow them! That way you have a chance to win one of these prizes below:

 

 

$10 PAYPAL credit

Will be added to your paypal account for any crafty goodies you so desire

 

1 Smash Book Mini

 

I SVG of your choice from Craftin' and Stampin' Etsy Store

 

So here is the project I created for the hop!

 

 I decided to make a card and it is 5 1/2 x 5 1/2

 

 

 

 

I just love Gingerbreads!!  They are my absolute favorite image to make on cards at Christmas time, well aside from Santa of course ;0)  Here is a list of all items I used to make this cute little card.

 

Cartridge used

Cartridge-Create a Critter 2

 

Other items used

Solid Cardstock – Bazzill Basics
Patterned Paper – Martha Stewart “Cottage Christmas”
Martha Stewart Edge Punch “Lace”
Sentiment Stamp – Robin’s Creative Cottage “Gingerbread Holiday
PKS-Winter Faces PK-521
TH Distress Ink “Tea Dye”
Prismacolor – Colored Pencils
Stickles – Star Dust
Jolee's Boutique - Christmas Holly Repeats
Sakura Gelly roll White Gel Pen
Tombo Mono Multi Liquid Glue

I will be entering this project over at
Little Scrap Pieces Fun Friday "Christmas in July"
Paper Playtime Challenge #15 "Patterned Paper"
DL.Art   "Thankful Thursday July Linky Challenge"

Up next is  Janet's Blog!!

But wait before you go, I have a little treat...BLOG CANDY :0)

Actually, I have 2 different Blog Candy Bundles....that's right 2!!!!

Two lucky winners will receive one of these sets!!

In the first set of candy, one lucky winner will receive the following...

1. Bo Bunny 6x6 Paper Pad "Mistletoe Collection"
2. (5) Craft Smart Rubber Stamps (please see pic for images)
3. Paper Bliss Adhesive Embellishment "Tis the Season"

In the second set of candy, the lucky winner will receive the following...

1. Recollections PP - 2 pages of 8 different designs from the "Jolly Jamboree" collection.
2. Fiskar's "Tis the Season" Stamp Set
3. E-Z See Thru Rub on Transfers "Santa's Elves"
4. Recollections Adhesive Embellishments -3 Sets


All you need to do to win is:
1.Become a follower of my blog, if you aren't already.
2.Post a comment for this hop
3.Make sure to leave a way to contact you

The winners will be chosen on Wednesday-July 31st by random.org
Super easy ;0) - Good luck everyone!!

 Here is the lineup if you get lost along the way!!! 

Jessica - http://craftinandstampin.blogspot.com/

Kathy - http://kathyand3kids.blogspot.com 

Anita-http://scrappyhappymommy.blogspot.ca

Lori - http://scrappinmystressaway.blogspot.com

An'Jenic- http://anjenicgibson.blogspot.com/

Angela-http://angelascraftyspot.blogspot.com/

Tricia - http://mysticalcardcreations.blogspot.com/

Diana - http://daisylovecreations.blogspot.com

Janet - http://janetscreativeworld.blogspot.com/

Ashley - http://theglamoroussideofscrapping.blogspot.com

 

 

Happy Christmas In July and Thanks for stopping by!!!

Blog Candy Winner!!

Hi crafty friends :0)

Sorry that I am a little late on announcing the winner of the Summertime Blog Hop.  I meant to post it last night and got caught up with trying to organize my craft space yet again.  It gets so out of control so quickly...lol!! I'm sure many of you can relate.  Anyway lets get to the good stuff ;0)
The winner is......

Cathie w this layout is too cute...love love love it
Cathie
scraphappycat@gmail.com
Congratulations Cathy!!  I will be contacting you shortly so I can get your goodies out to you soon!!

Thank you to all the participants for a wonderful hop and welcome to all my new followers!! 

Crafty Hugs,
Diana

Summertime Blog Hop!

Hi everyone! Welcome to the Summertime Blog Hop! We are so happy that you could join us today. If you've arrived here from Suzanne's Blog, then you are definitely in the right place. She is the first stop of this super fun blog hop!

Today's blog hop is all about Summertime. We have lots of fabulous projects for your viewing pleasure. You are sure to find some fantastic inspiration along the way. Please make sure to stop by all of the blogs as there are some really talented ladies on this blog hop :0)

 

So many wonderful and special memories are made during the summertime months (picnics, pool parties and family get togethers.)  With all those wonderful photos being taken I know I will need to get a jump start on my scrapbooking.  So with that in mind I decided to make a fun layout, here are the details.

 

Cartridges Used

Pack your Bags

Life's a Beach

Elegant Edges

 

Other items used

Solid Cardstock - Recollections

Patterned Paper - Anna Griffin "AG1361"

Stickles - Yellow and Fruit Punch

Chalks

White Gel Pen

 

Well, I hope you enjoyed my little treat bag today :0)  Up next is Tammy's Blog  But wait before you go, I have a little treat...BLOG CANDY :0)

One lucky winner will receive the following goodies...

1. Stampendous Clear Stamps - Party Invite
2. K & Co. Die Cut Stickers - Sparkly Sweet
3. The Paper Studio Self Adhesive Gemstones
4. Celebrate It Ribbon - Lavender
5. We R Memory Keepers - Fancy Floss

All you need to do to win is:

1.Become a follower of my blog, if you aren't already.
2.Post a comment for this hop
3.Make sure to leave a way to contact you


The winner will be chosen on Wednesday-June 26th by random.org

Super easy ;0) - Good luck everyone!!

Don't forget to check out Suzanne's Grand Prize (over $60.00 worth of goodies!!!)

 

Here is the entire lineup, just in case you get lost along the way :0)

1.  Suzanne - http://zannieberry.blogspot.com
2. Diana - www.daisylovecreations.blogspot.com
3  Tammy - http://lifeupdownandsideways.blogspot.com/
4  Cathie~http://cathiescafe-scraphappy.blogspot.com/

5  Beth ~ http://thecraftyscrapyard.blogspot.com
6  ClaireR http://threewaterscreations.blogspot.com/
7 Jamie ~ http://craftygirl21.blogspot.com/
8 Christine ~ http://hotberrydesigns.blogspot.com/ 
9 Teresa~http://freshandrenewed.blogspot.com/
10 Dorothy ~ http://scraphappyinohio.blogspot.com
11 Shawnee ~ http://quiverofangels.blogspot.com

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