back to school blog hop

Hey there,

It feels like forever since I've last posted on here. I haven't been able to find the time to play in my craft room in a long time. Today I am proud to be part of the back to school blog hop for Scrappy Mom Stamps Design Team. If you arrived from Lezlye, then you are in the right spot. If not head on over to Melanie's Blog and start the hop from the beginning. If you're lost somewhere along the way I will put the  hop list at the bottom of this post.

Also, this week we are showcasing 2 new releases from Scrappy Moms Stamps . Click on the images to see the stamp images larger. They are now available for purchase.

Today for my Project I decided to create a layout for my Brother's Scrapbook using School days Stamp Set. I make pages for my mom so she can remember my brother's special moments. the first scrapbook i ever made was for my brother when he was born (6 years ago)

For my Layout I decided to keep it pretty simple. I wasn't sure of the colors in the photos so i just kept it just basic colors. I was inspired by a black board. I stamped the kraft with a woodgrain stamp and SU Crumb cake & soft suede ink to give it a fun pattern. Then I added black paper which I heat Embossed a Kindergarten Border w/ white embossing powder. This layout is simple but it has lots of small details please click the pictures for larger views.

Materials Used:

• (1) 12 x 12 kraft cardstock
•  (1) 10 1/2x 10 1/2 Black Cardstock
• Photo Mats
• (1) 4 3/4 x 6 3/4 kraft, 4 1/2 x 6 1/2 red
• (1) 4 3/4 x 4 3/4kraft, 4 1/2 x 4 1/2 red
•  Cricut Imagine- Enjoy the Seasons Cartridge
• Apple w/ worm Cut at 5 inches
• Leaves Cut at 3.5 Inches
• Stampin up Ink -Crumb Cake
• Stampin up Ink- Soft Suede
• Stampin up Ink- Basic Black
• Versamark Dazzle- Frost
• Scrappy Moms Stamps- School Days!
• Kindergarten
• 1st day of School
• School is Cool!
• Hampton Arts- Woodgrain Stamp
• Stampin up- A to Z
• Hemp Cord
• Timeless Twine- Olive Green bakers twine
• Googly Eyes
• Bumblee Bee Buttons
• White Gel Pen

 In order to enter in the Scrappy Moms Stamps give away. become a follower if you aren't already, and leave a comment on this post. I will draw a winner from the comments on the post to enter in the Grand prize giveaway. Make sure you leave a comments on all of the stops on the hop, for even more chances to win the Scrappy Moms Stamps giveaway, and see all of the other great back to school inspiration.

1. Melanie
2. Bonnie
3. Liz
4. Lauren
5. Saundra-- Guest Designer
6. Laura
7. Lezlye
8. Cristina-- that's me!!! :)
9. Joanna
10. Nicole
11. Trish
12. Corri
13. Tammy

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Imagine That Blog Hop

Goodmorning,

And welcome to the Imagine that Blog Hop Hosted by Sandra at  365 days of Cricut. I'm so happy to be in my first ever imagine Blog Hop. It's very exciting. If you arrived here from Darlene, then in you're in the right spot. If not Don't worry just head over to Sandra's blog and start from the beginning. Lost along the way? I will have the Blog Hop list at the bottom of this post.

The Hop is full of some wonderful talented ladies showcasing adorable projects using the various Cricut Imagine art and Pattern Cartridges.

Today I am showcasing the Cricut Imagine Enjoy the Seasons Art Cartridge. I created this cute 5x7 card using the art as well as the patterns on the Enjoy the Seasons Art Cartridge.

Here is a close up of the adorable image

The Sentiment is From Scrappy Moms Stamp Spring Fling Stamp Set.

I do have some blog candy... I am offering up a 15 Dollar gift card to Peachy keen Stamps or Lettering Delights, Winners choice.

In order to be elligible for the blog candy
1. Make sure you are a follower
2. Leave a comment on this post

For an additional Chances to win
--head over to my youtube channel and subscribe
-- head over to my facebook page, and write on my wall  :)

Make sure to leave each comment seperately. You have maximum of 3 comments.

ALSO do not forget to hop through the entire blog and comment on each Hopper's blog. Sandra is having a grand prize giveaway of Scrappy Moms Stamps and Peachy keen Stamps.

Thanks for hopping  by the next stop is Kristin

1. Sandra  http://365daysofcricut.blogspot.com/
2. Elsa  http://cricutlvr.blogspot.com/
3. Monica http://simplycricutting.blogspot.com/
4. Pam http://simply-pam.blogspot.com/
5. Nadia http://nadiasbeautifulmess.blogspot.com/
6. Laurel http://www.blog.littlepeaceofmyheart.com/
7. Lezlye http://www.lezlyes.blogspot.com/
8. Jenny http://kozfam5.blogspot.com/
9. Mistyrose http://sweetmagnoliarose.blogspot.com/
10.  Gaby http://www.gabycreates.com/
11. Lauren http://www.laurenscreative.com/
12. Kristen http://fantabulouslypink.blogspot.com/
13. Haidee http://created2bunique.blogspot.com/
14. Giselle http://crossmyheartpapercrafts.blogspot.com/
15. Yolonda http://www.craftyscentiments.blogspot.com/
16. Darlene http://talesoftayandbay.blogspot.com/
17. Cristina http://www.craftingwithcristina.com/
18. Kristin http://www.pinkldycrafter.blogspot.com/
19. Candice http://stampinpearls.blogspot.com/



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More Furry Friends Sneak Peeks

 Looking to join my latest challenge (create an interactive card) prize is Spring Holiday Cards Cricut  Cartridge Deadline for entries is Feb 23rd at midnight PST if so click here


Hey Friends,

I've been swamped with work for my upcoming craft show and haven't had much time to craft for "creative fun" so today I am just popping in with 2 cards I created for Scrappy Moms stamps newest release, Furry Friends.

 

Cricut Imagine Nursery Tails Cartridge Skunk Image cut at 3.5 inches
Pattern Paper from K&Company Super Paper Pack
I bent the sentiment around the side of the image
Sakura White Gel Pen
Opal Craft Glitter Glue
Corner Chomper to round corners on the card and pattern paper

** I have entered this card in the Cricut Circle Blog Weekly Challenge**

Card base from Sentimentals Cricut Cartridge cut at 5.25 Inches
Sheep cut from Cricut Imagine Enjoy the Seasons Cartridge at 3.5 Inches
 Everything inked with Walnut Distress Ink
Red Baker's Twine
Yellow Satin Ribbon
Opal Craft Glitter Glue



Hope you enjoy my sneak peeks :)



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January Class Video Recording: Simply Charmed

Hey there Friends,

Thank you for the overwhelming support for my Class last night. I was so happy to see so many familiar names come out and join me. I really had a fun time being able to show you how I go about making one of my layouts.

This post will have alot of information on it.
The  Instruction/ Supply post with all my cuts and sizes for this Class is posted here.

Where I get.... from
ATG Tape- The Tape Depot
Cuttlebug Folders- Oh my Crafts


You can use these cartridges to re-create this layout
Paisley & Create A Critter are my main 2 suggestions. You can so a search for "Mushroom" "lady bug" and "Grass" on Cricut Search and that should give you a few options.

If you are having a hard time finding the grass border, you can easily hand cut some some plain scissors. Just cut some fringe into some green paper

Have a suggestion, idea on what cartridge or theme for the Feburary Scrapbook Class?? Make sure you take a look at my ever updating cartridge list, and jot me an email with your idea. the top 4 suggested cartridges/themes will go into the final poll to be posted here as well as my facebook fan page

Here is a photo of my final finished layout. IF you watch the class recording you will notice that I did add some extra embellishing after the class finished.

Scrappy Moms Sneak Peek WEEK: Love Notes

Hey there you guys,

It's one of my favorite times of the month. Scrappy Moms Stamps has done it again and has come out with a super adorable set of Valentine's/ Love themed stamp set.

These are NOW available for pre-order just in time for you to make your sweetie a sweet handmade project :)

Here is my card that I used my Brand New Enjoy the Seasons Imagine Cartridge to make. ( LOOVE this cart)

Sentiment reads "My heart belongs to you"

Make sure you stop by the other design team members blogs  to see their fantastic inspiration with this super fun stamp set!

Hugs!