Crafty Chelle

April Birthday Blog Hop Day 1 April 14

2012-04-14T07:57:00.001-04:00

Happy Birthday to Janet, Happy Birthday to Janet!

Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you!

All my rowdy friends are coming over to party!

At this blog hop, it's a party!! Our fellow blog creators have come up with awesome projects from cards, to decor, to all sorts of ways to make your Birthday bash the best! Here at this hop, you get all the presents! Many of the blogs will offer their own "presents" (blog candy) and Janet will be giving away a Cricut Cartridge- Birthday Bash!

Today I am sharing two birthday projects with you...a special birthday treat!

The first is an altered CD mini-album page that I created. My page is part of an album of altered CD's dedicated to birthday celebrations, all done by different crafters. Of course, I'm only sharing mine on my page;

My second project is a birthday card...of course :) It is an easel card(my FIRST!) and I'm THRILLED with how it came out. :D I had step by step instructions to make an easel card from a magagzine that I was following. I'll be making more of this type in the future...I've fallen in love with this style!

You should have come from Lisa T if you did, great! You're in the right place! If you are reading via email or your reader or just happend upon my blog on the web, please be sure to go to Janet's blog to start from the beginning.

If you didn't, you might want to go back and check. They could be wearing a lampshade if they've partied to much...

If you have made it this far, congratulations! You have completed the hop :) I hope you have enjoyed everyone's projects. Be sure to return to Janet's blog and let her know that you enjoyed the hop.

If they're getting rowdy, just join in all the fun! Have fun!

If you get lost along the way the entire lineup is below.

I do love comments, I read them all...please leave me blog love :)

She'll be checking id's... just kidding... this is a famiy friendly event! And Happy Birthday to you! I'm either early or extremely late in wishing you a Happy Birthday, but it's the thought that counts!

Janet R.- http://janetscreativeworld.blogspot.com/
Shannon- http://my-o-scrappin.blogspot.com/
Amanda- http://a-prata-design.blogspot.com/
Jearise- http://lorbysworld.blogspot.com/
Linda- http://lindascreativity.blogspot.com/
Melissa- http://timeweavers.wordpress.com/

Paula- http://preciouspagesbypaula.blogspot.com/
Claire- http://www.scrapmyway.blogspot.com/
Cathy- http://www.mimi2trentdrew.blogspot.com/
Charity- http://adamsacres.com/
Tricia - http://www.mycrazybubble.blogspot.com/
Liz - http://ScrapiliciousLife.blogspot.com/
Lisa Peters- http://handmadewithlove-lisa.blogspot.com/
Lisa T. - http://bitbythecricutbug.blogspot.com/
Michelle- http://craftychelle.blogspot.com/

Destination Blog Hop 3/23-3/24

2012-03-24T00:00:00.000-04:00

Welcome to our adventure! We're off to see great things! Perhaps by car, train, or plane, or maybe by boat, no matter what-it'll be a great trip! No pesky security pat downs, or pesky luggage to deal with, or those extra fees that seem to mount up!

You won't need your cameras, or money for gas, but you will want to watch for souvenirs to pick up! So grab your favorite drink and curl up and make yourself comfortable! No need to share your seat unless you've invited guests to take part!

Here at our ports of call, you'll need to leave your comments! Many of them will offer souvenirs (blog candy) and there's lots to be had with our wonderful Travel Director Janet!!

1. A Destination Cricut Cartridge

2. A travel album filled with embellishments to remember your trip

3. Misc. goodies to numerous to mention!

In order to qualify for Janet's candy you need to follow her blog & also leave comments at all the destinations. Everyone worked very hard to make your trip fun so please please please go back and make sure that you have remembered to leave some love in all the ports.

I would love it if you were ALSO a follower of my blog...I'm getting closer to the magical 200 mark...YEAH!

Here's the entire itenery in case you get lost!

Janet Royer- http://janetscreativeworld.blogspot.com
Cathie W - http://cathiescafe-scraphappy.blogspot.com/
Liz Mullen - http://scrapiliciouslife.blogspot.com/
Ashley - http://especiallymade.blogspot.com/
Lisa T.- http://bitbythecricutbug.blogspot.com/
Amber - http://pixiperfectcreations.blogspot.com/
Alina- http://neverstopscrapping.blogspot.com/
Angela-http://creativecraftin.blogspot.com/
Tricia ~ http://www.mycrazybubble.blogspot.com/
Lisa - http://handmadewithlove-lisa.blogspot.com/
Michelle- http://craftychelle.blogspot.com/
Jamie- http://www.thesassyprincess.blogspot.com/
Janet- http://janetscreativeworld.blogspot.com/

But leisure at each port and enjoy where you are! Here at my port we're in:

Glacier National Park

I visited GNP a few years ago when I visited a friend who lives just outside the park in Montana. It is SOOO incredibly BEAUTIFUL! Such an experience! Even though it was the 2nd week of April there was still a TON of snow on the ground...So much so that most of the park was closed because the main road was not negotiable & there were too many avalanches. Anyway, I hope you enjoy Glacier National Park as much as I did.

I'm very sorry for the photo quality... :( My camera did not play nice...I will attempt to replace the photos during the day if my camera co-operates...

Thanks for visiting us today! I love it when people comment on my blog so PLEASE leave me some love...it makes me happy :)

Your next port will be Jamie at http://www.thesassyprincess.blogspot.com/ Please be sure to go see her and give her lots of blog love.

After you visit Jamie you will return to our wonderful Travel Director Janet:
http://janetscreativeworld.blogspot.com

Our travel director- Janet will pick the winners of the prizes Monday!

St Patrick's Lucky Day Blog Hop-Day 2 March 18

2012-03-18T06:10:00.000-04:00

If you are looking for day one of St Patrick's Lucky Day Blog Hop, please click HERE

If you are looking for Lucky Leprechaun Blog Hop, please click HERE

Hello and welcome to day 2 of the St Patrick's Lucky Day Blog Hop. I'm so glad you are hopping along today. I am glad you are back and hope you are enjoying yourselves along the way. If you have arrived from Maria at http://marlm-creativebydesign.blogspot.com/ then the magical leprechauns have been leading you along the right path. If you've just stumbled upon my blog or are reading it in a reader or via e-mail, please be sure to go back to Angela's blog to start at the beginning. There are wonderful projects and special blog candy under some lucky clovers along the way

My first project is a tag I made. I had fun making action wobbles on this tag. I learned how to make these thanks to a WONDERFUL tutorial that Amy did on her blog at Love to Crop. I can't thank her enough for this tutorial. :)

Tag-cut with Sizzix, stamped and heat embossed

Clover-cut with Martha Stewart Punch All Over The Page Heart Punch

Circle cut with Martha Stewart Punch All Over the Page Circle punch, Pot of Gold/Rainbow stamp CTMH & colored with Copic

Tag was Recollections paper, cut with sizzix.
Stamp is Inkadinkado, Tim Holtz Distress Peeled Paint ink and American Crafts Zing Embossing Powder.

The Shamrock was Colorbok paper, punched with Martha Stewart punch, home made wobble spring, Making Memories brad,

The Pot of Gold is Colorbok paper, punched with martha Stewart punch, stampped with Close To My Heart stamp, colored with Copic markers.

This faux quilted square is a project I did last year. I bought the project kit at a craft fair last spring & unfortunately don't remember the name. It is a styrofoam core with a soft foam over layer/ It then has the pattern laser printed onto the foam & laser cut into the top layer of foam. There was a paper "pattern" guide sheet and list of the number of each cut I needed for the pattern. I enjoyed this and was very happy with the end result. I have another kit I"m working on and want to finish but I'd like to get some more of the largerIt was very relaxing.

I hope you enjoyed my projects. I love getting comments so please be sure to leave me some love. Your next stop along the way is Shelly please hop on to her next. The entire hop lineup is below in case you wander off path along the way.

Angela-http://creativecraftin.blogspot.com
Ashley - http://theglamoroussideofscrapping.blogspot.com
Nicolette- http://beyondscrapin.blogspot.com
Doris - http://mybugandmecreate.blogspot.com
Beckie - http://justbcreativecrazy.blogspot.com
Melissa- http://pinkpolkadotscrapping.blogspot.com
Jessi http://mylifeinartscrafts.blogspot.com/
Liz Mullen http://scrapiliciousLife.blogspot.com
Amy Jo - http://lv2scrapandfibrofacts.blogspot.com
Melissa=http://www.timeweavers.com
Shannon- http://my-o-scrappin.blogspot.com
Maria-http://marlm-creativebydesign.blogspot.com/
Michelle- http://craftychelle.blogspot.com <------YOU ARE HERE
Shelly-http://kccroppers.blogspot.com <-------GO HERE NEXT
Anita~ http://www.anitaandbugs.blogspot.com

St Patrick's Lucky Day Blog Hop Day 1 3/17

2012-03-17T07:51:00.000-04:00

If you are looking for the Lucky Leprechaun Blog Hop, Please click HERE

Hello and welcome to the St Patrick's Lucky Day Blog Hop. I'm so glad you are hopping along today. I am glad you are here and hope you are enjoying yourselves along the way. If you have arrived from Maria at http://marlm-creativebydesign.blogspot.com/ then the magical leprechauns have been leading you along the right path. If you've just stumbled upon my blog or are reading it in a reader or via e-mail, please be sure to go back to Angela's blog to start at the beginning. There are wonderful projects and special blog candy under some lucky clovers along the way.

Front of Card

Inside of Card

Close-up of Devastatia from http://kennykdownloads.com

Close-up of sentiment inside

The card base and orange paper is Recollections
I ran the orange paper through my Sizzix Big Shot using a Quick Kutz embossing folder to get the texture pattern on it.
The Digi Stamp is Devastatia from Http://kennykdownloads.com and colored with Copics
The papers for the sentiment are from my scraps, they were cut and embossed on my Sizzix using Nestabilities dies.
The stamp is from my stash, it doesn't have a brand on the label. The ink is Tim Holtz Distress Ink in Peeled Paint.
I used ribbon to trim out the edges of the card and a few little gems to finish it off.

I hope you enjoyed my card. :) I love getting comments so please be sure to leave me some love. Your next stop along the way is Shelly please hop on to her next. The entire hop lineup is below in case you wander off path along the way.

Angela-http://creativecraftin.blogspot.com
Ashley - http://theglamoroussideofscrapping.blogspot.com
Nicolette- http://beyondscrapin.blogspot.com
Doris - http://mybugandmecreate.blogspot.com
Beckie - http://justbcreativecrazy.blogspot.com
Melissa- http://pinkpolkadotscrapping.blogspot.com
Jessi http://mylifeinartscrafts.blogspot.com/
Liz Mullen http://scrapiliciousLife.blogspot.com
Misty http://deliteful-gifts.blogspot.com/
Amy Jo - http://lv2scrapandfibrofacts.blogspot.com
Melissa=http://www.timeweavers.com
Shannon- http://my-o-scrappin.blogspot.com
Maria-http://marlm-creativebydesign.blogspot.com/
Michelle- http://craftychelle.blogspot.com <------YOU ARE HERE
Shelly-http://kccroppers.blogspot.com <-------GO HERE NEXT
Anita~ http://www.anitaandbugs.blogspot.com

Lucky Leprechaun Blog Hop 3/17

2012-03-17T07:20:00.000-04:00

If you are looking for the St Patrick's Lucky Day Blog Hop, Please click HERE

Hello and Welcome the 2nd Annual Lucky Leprechaun Blog Hop hosted by Nicolette. I am glad you are here & hope you are enjoying yourselves along the way. If you have arrived from Amy at http://www.lovetocrop.com/ then o the leprechauns have been leading you along the right path. If you've just stumbled upon my blog or are reading it in a reader or via e-mail, please be sure to go back to Nicolette's blog to start at the beginning. There are wonderful projects and special blog candy from some leprechauns along the way. Everyone had a special challenge for this hop, we had to make projects that either had either Leprechaun or a Shamrock in them. I decided to include both in my project. Here is my Card for Y'all. I hope you enjoy.

Front of Card

Inside of Card

Leprechaun-Cut with Cricut Imagine from Paper Doll Dress up, Colored with Copics

Pot of Gold, colored with Copics, coated w/Enamel Accents, Bead Gallery Gems for Gold Nuggets


Close-up of Sentiment inside card-Printed & Cut on Cricut Imagine from Celebrate With Flourish Cart

The card base was a white Recollections card base 6.5"x5"
Both Orange & Shamrock paper is Recollections
Leprechaun & all elements, Pot of Gold & Luck of the Irish sentiment all printed and/or cut from white ColorBok.

Leprechaun cut at 4" all pieces cut proportionally(including pot of gold)
Luck O the Irish cut at 1.5" and printed in 4 colors.

Xyron adhesive used for everything except gems, Zig 2-Way pen was used for the gems.

I hope you enjoyed my card & my St Patrick's Day Leprechaun. :) I love getting comments so please be sure to leave me some love. Your next stop along the way is Anita, please hop on to her next. If you get lost along the way, Nicolette has the entire lineup on her blog, be sure to check in there to see where you are supposed to be.

Sexy Sirens & Vixens Blog Hop Sponsored by Kenny K-Day 2

2012-02-12T10:08:00.000-05:00

If you are looking for the Mixed Media Blog Hop, please click HERE

Welcome to Day Two of the Sexy Sirens & Vixens Blog Hop! Some of the participants in the hop wanted to create a second project. If you missed the projects from Day One, you'll want to be sure to go back and view them so you don't miss a thing.
We are a group of fifteen fun, sexy gals, most who met on Facebook with one common connection: our love of cardmaking and other paper crafts! This weekend, the "Sexy Fifteen" will be sharing Valentine's Day projects using some of the sexier images from our awesome sponsor: Kenny K. Downloads !

Kenny K Downloads.Com
If you are not yet familiar with Kenny K. Downloads, what are you waiting for?! Kenny K. has the cutest digi's, from cute images suitable for kids to sultry images perfect for a card for your man! *WINK* Whether you want to try out one of their images for the first time or add to your existing collection, this could be your lucky weekend! Our sponsor, Kenny K. Downloads, will be awarding one commentor FIVE Kenny K. digi's of their choice ! Be sure to read the contest rules below!

I was unable to create a second project however I wanted to make sure everyone had a chance to see ms Devastatia from yesterday.

I was provided Devastatia to work with(THANK YOU KENNY!) & I had SO SO SO MUCH FUN coloring her! I must have colored her no less than 20 times before coming up with my final color scheme for this card. She is a wonderful, spunky, sexy, character & has an outfit that I just LOVE!

I colored Devastatia with my Copics, her glittery accents are done with gel pens(IDK what brand). I made the card base with white ColorBok cardstock, added the black, white & silver glittery cardstock from my stash(I *THINK* it is DCWV but can't swear to it) to the front of the card. The frames for the sentiment were cut & embossed on my Sizzix with a Spellbinder's Die. The shimmery pink is ColorBok, the other is the same as the front. The sentiment is stamped with Fiskar's ink & embossed with Martha Stewart embossing powder. The Stamp is by Basic Grey.

I hope you've enjoyed my card, please let me know what you think! I so love hearing your thoughts :)

Thanks so much for stopping by. If you like what I did with Devastatia, please be sure to visit Kenny K. Downloads to purchase this digi or check out what else they have in their extensive collection of assorted digital images (some already pre-colored, too!). Don't forget about the blog candy. To be eligible to win, you must comment on each of the blogs in the hop.
You will get one entry per day if you comment on Day One's posts as well as Day Two's posts. Please note that not all participants will have a second project up, but a lot will! You do not have to become a follower on each blog, but it sure would be nice if you did ! You MUST include an email address where you can be contacted should you win. The winner will be notified by February 20, 2012 via email. Winner must respond no later than 3 days after being notified. Otherwise, a second winner will be selected.

Thanks again, and be sure to hop on over to Lisa's blog at http://craftylam.blogspot.com to see what she has to share with you today!
Below is the complete blog hop lineup:

1) Dena : http://missdjones.blogspot.com/
2) Lynne : http://slasewcraftiness.blogspot.com/
3) Ashley ; http://theglamoroussideofscrapping.blogspot.com
4) Zenita : http://www.scrappinwithz.blogspot.com
5) Gill :http://creationsbygillm.blogspot.com
6) Jamie : http://myamusinglife.blogspot.com
7) Jen : http://www.expressivelyme.blogspot.com
8) Jill: http://craftwithanangel.blogspot.com/
9) Sherry: www.patternsbysher.blogspot.com
10) Clare: http://www.cricutcraftyclare.blogspot.com/
11)Haidee:http://created2bunique.blogspot.com/
12)Michelle: http://craftychelle.blogspot.com
13) Lisa L: http://craftylam.blogspot.com
14) Amber J: http://pixiperfectcreations.blogspot.com/
15) Cely : http://hawaiipaperparty.blogspot.com/

Sexy Sirens & Vixens Blog Hop Sponsored by Kenny K-Day 1

2012-02-11T07:05:00.000-05:00

If you are looking for the Mixed Media Blog Hop, please click HERE

Welcome to Day One of the Sexy Sirens & Vixens Blog Hop! You should have arrived here from Haidee's blog at http://created2bunique.blogspot.com/ . If you are just joining us and want to start from the beginning, please visit Dena's blog at http://missdjones.blogspot.com/ . The complete blog hop lineup is listed at the bottom of this post.
We are a group of fifteen fun, sexy gals, most who met on Facebook with one common connection: our love of cardmaking and other paper crafts! This weekend, the "Sexy Fifteen" will be sharing Valentine's Day projects using some of the sexier images from our awesome sponsor: Kenny K. Downloads !

Kenny K Downloads.Com
If you are not yet familiar with Kenny K. Downloads, what are you waiting for?! Kenny K. has the cutest digi's, from cute images suitable for kids to sultry images perfect for a card for your man! *WINK* Whether you want to try out one of their images for the first time or add to your existing collection, this could be your lucky weekend! Our sponsor, Kenny K. Downloads, will be awarding one commentor FIVE Kenny K. digi's of their choice ! Be sure to read the contest rules below!

Now, on to my project : I hope you like it :)

I was provided Devastatia to work with(THANK YOU KENNY!) & I had SO SO SO MUCH FUN coloring her! I must have colored her no less than 20 times before coming up with my final color scheme for this card. She is a wonderful, spunky, sexy, character & has an outfit that I just LOVE!

I colored Devastatia with my Copics, her glittery accents are done with gel pens(IDK what brand). I made the card base with white ColorBok cardstock, added the black, white & silver glittery cardstock from my stash(I *THINK* it is DCWV but can't swear to it) to the front of the card. The frames for the sentiment were cut & embossed on my Sizzix with a Spellbinder's Die. The shimmery pink is ColorBok, the other is the same as the front. The sentiment is stamped with Fiskar's ink & embossed with Martha Stewart embossing powder. The Stamp is by Basic Grey.

I hope you've enjoyed my card, please let me know what you think! I so love hearing your thoughts :)

Thanks so much for stopping by. If you like what I did with Devastatia, please be sure to visit Kenny K. Downloads to purchase this digi or check out what else they have in their extensive collection of assorted digital images (some already pre-colored, too!). Don't forget about the blog candy. To be eligible to win, you must comment on each of the blogs in the hop.
You will get one entry per day if you comment on Day One's posts as well as Day Two's posts. Please note that not all participants will have a second project up, but a lot will! You do not have to become a follower on each blog, but it sure would be nice if you did ! You MUST include an email address where you can be contacted should you win. The winner will be notified by February 20, 2012 via email. Winner must respond no later than 3 days after being notified. Otherwise, a second winner will be selected.

Thanks again, and be sure to hop on over to Lisa's blog at http://craftylam.blogspot.com to see what she has to share with you today!
Below is the complete blog hop lineup:

1) Dena : http://missdjones.blogspot.com/
2) Lynne : http://slasewcraftiness.blogspot.com/
3) Ashley ; http://theglamoroussideofscrapping.blogspot.com
4) Zenita : http://www.scrappinwithz.blogspot.com
5) Gill :http://creationsbygillm.blogspot.com
6) Jamie : http://myamusinglife.blogspot.com
7) Jen : http://www.expressivelyme.blogspot.com
8) Jill: http://craftwithanangel.blogspot.com/
9) Sherry: www.patternsbysher.blogspot.com
10) Clare: http://www.cricutcraftyclare.blogspot.com/
11)Haidee:http://created2bunique.blogspot.com/
12)Michelle: http://craftychelle.blogspot.com
13) Lisa L: http://craftylam.blogspot.com
14) Amber J: http://pixiperfectcreations.blogspot.com/
15) Cely : http://hawaiipaperparty.blogspot.com/

Mixed Media Blog Hop

2012-02-10T00:00:00.000-05:00

Welcome ladies to the Mixed Media Blog Hop. This hop will not have a long list because it involves a little more work and it is going to broaden everyone's creative by introducing everyone to the world of mixed media along with altered which of course everyone is familiar with.

For those who may not know what it is: Mixed media includes but is not limited to using things like -
Paints
Gesso
Gel Mediums
Molding Paste

But it is a simple as using glimmer mist on a tag or using game pieces and alcohol inks.Everyones take on it is different and I hope you enjoy all the creations. Be sure to become a follower on each blog and leave a comment to be eligible for the GRAND PRIZE which is pictured/listed below and GOOD LUCK to the winner!!

Creations Etc:

Mixed Media Kit including: Items to alter, Glitter/Embossing Powders, Chipboard Pieces, Clipboard, Journal Book , Embellies

THANK YOU MONICA!!!


close up of glitter/embossing powders

Whimsical Designs


THANK YOU STEPHANIE!!!!

Whimsical Stamp Set


THANK YOU JESSICA!!!

Scraptastical Kreations

$10 Gift Certificate to SVG Attic

Now, for the good stuff...LOL :) If you arrived here from Nouel, YEAH! You are in the right spot...If you just stumbled upon my blog or are reading from e-mail or in your reader, please go to the beginning at Monica's blog and see all the WONDERFUL Mixed Media creations these ladies have made. You are sure to learn some new techniques and see some beautiful creations. On to my creation:

This is an altered "cigar" box that I built from artist's drawing board as a gift for my mom. She absolutely LOVES it, which makes me happy!

Charm on front of box, can also be worn on a necklace

Front of box, beads are on floral wire then hot-glued.

another view of front of box, paper is printed on my Imagine

box propped open, painted red inside using home-made glimmer paint

Inside of box, painted with homemade glimmer paint, you can see how I made the corners to support it

Top view of box, you can see the beads around the front & two sides.

side view, beads along edge, all along side.

I made this by cutting and scoring artists drawing board to build the body of the box. I then used a couple of adhesive methods to hold it together, I began with Quick Dry glue, however it doesn't hold the outside corners to my liking, so I use painter's tape as well...It covers well when I mod-podge over it.
This is what an "in-progress" box looks like with painter's tape & the first coat of Mod-Podge:

I then printed my paper from my Imagine & used Mod-Podge to adhere the paper to the box. I then used my home-made Glimmer paint to paint the inside of the box to compliment the outside. I matched the color almost exactly...again very proud of myself :D I then strung the beads onto silver floral wire(it is very strong & also flexible enough to bend into the shape I want) and then I used a hot glue gun to adhere the wired beads onto the box. I keep feeling like the box needs a little bit more to finish of the edges, however my mom is very happy with it, so I don't mess with her box. LOL.

I hope you have enjoyed my creation. I Love to receive comments! Don't forget to follow me & leave a comment to be entered in the grand prize drawing! Your next stop is your final destination at Creations Etc. Please be sure to stop in & check out all we have to offer. It is a wonderful place to spend some time, get inspiration & share your creativity.

Monica - http://scraps2treasure.blogspot.com/
Alina - http://neverstopscrapping.blogspot.com/
Julie - http://jk-littlebitofbling.blogspot.com/
Melissa H.-http://timeweavers.wordpress.com
Kristy - http://scraptasticalkreations.blogspot.com
Sylvia- www.bellascrapbookdesigns.blogspot.com
Liz -http:// www.scrapiliciousLife.blogspot.com
Paula - http://preciouspagesbypaula.blogspot.com/
Theresa - http://scrappinginheels.blogspot.com
Evila - http://www.frenchconnectiondesigns.blogspot.com/
Nouel - royalmidnightcraftcreations.blogspot.com
Michelle http://craftychelle.blogspot.com/ <--- YOU ARE HERE
Creations Etc. - http://alwaysforever.ning.com/ <---GO HERE NEXT

The Princess' Wedding Surprise Blog Hop

2012-01-28T00:00:00.001-05:00

If you are here for the Picture it Perfect Blog Hop scroll down or Click HERE for the post

Welcome and thank you for joining us to celebrate the fairytale wedding of Liz's beautiful daughter Princess Heather. Today, January 28th, 2012, is her wedding day and while you are hopping she could be getting dressed, walking down the aisle, or already celebrating her new life with Prince Charming.

This blog hop is dedicated strictly to 12 x 12 scrapbook layouts. All layouts you see in this hop are being put together into a wedding surprise scrapbook album for Heather, a gift fitting of any young princess. You are going to be amazed at what creations these fabulous ladies have designed.

As a “thank you” to you, her wonderful royal court of followers and new comers, Liz also has some dreamy blog candy to offer. In order to be eligible for this blog candy, all that is required of you is to comment and follow each blog along the hop and to stop in at the facebook pages of the sponsors to thank them! The last stop on the hop is Liz's daughter’s blog, Please stop in and wish her congratulations and if you facebook, drop her a note on her wall: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1224236273

Here is the list of the ever so generous sponsors for today’s hop:

My Pink Stamper –
Blog: http://www.mypinkstamper.com/

FB: https://www.facebook.com/mypinkstamper

Creations with Christina
FB: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Creations-With-Christina/110022992358395

Blog: http://www.creationswithchristina.com/

Paper Creations by Nikki
FB: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Paper-Piecings-by-Nikki/210135505721726

Bugjuiced
Bugjuiced Blog: http://bugjuiced.blogspot.com/

Thank you so much for hopping along today! We are so excited to share the day with Liz and Heather! If you arrived at my blog from Nikki then you are on the right track...HOWEVER if you've just arrived because you were hopping along from blogger-land or you got my e-mail update, PLEASE PLEASE go to the beginning at Liz's blog & see all the wonderful pages that have been made for Princess Heather. Please be sure to leave some congrats & love on Heather's blog at the end of the day too!.

Liz told us that Heather's wedding colors were "Ice Pink & Silver" and I wanted to create a page that would fit that color scheme & fit into whatever style she liked. I really hope that today is a wonderful day for Princess Heather & her Prince Charming. I can't wait to see all the pictures! The page I created will allow them to put two more pictures into their scrapbook. I hope that she likes it!

Thank you for stopping by, I love your feedback & comments. Your next stop along the way today is Alina. Please be sure to stop by & check out what she has created for Heather. If you get lost along the way I've included the entire hop lineup below. Please feel free to use it to check out everyone's blogs.

Liz - http://tryin2craft.blogspot.com
Ashley - http://theglamoroussideofscrapping.blogspot.com
Ellen - http://cardmonkey-business.blogspot.com/
Shannon - http://my-o-scrappin.blogspot.com
Lisa - http://honeybearzdesigns2011.blogspot.com/
Nikki - http://paperpiecingsbynikki.blogspot.com
Michelle- http://www.craftychelle.blogspot.com     <------- YOU ARE HERE
Alina - http://neverstopscrapping.blogspot.com       <-------GO HERE NEXT
Kristy - http://scraptasticalkreations.blogspot.com
Gloria - http://craftnthings.blogspot.com
Cori W. - http://createdbycori.blogspot.com
Staci- http://preciousmem.blogspot.com
Erica - http://mycricutcraftroom.blogspot.com
Princess Heather:
http://pinkpunkcosmo.blogspot.com                        <-------DON'T FORGET THE PRINCESS!!!

Picture it Perfect Blog Hop

2012-01-28T00:00:00.000-05:00

If you are here for the Princess Wedding Surprise Blog hop, scroll up or Click HERE for the post.

Hello and welcome to the Picture it Perfect Blog Hop hosted by Gill and Doris. Today's blog hop is a wonderful way to feature photography! You will get to see lots of wonderful photos along the way. I'm so glad you joined us today. If you arrived here from Janet you are in the right spot. If you are reading from your e-mail or just happened along my blog, please go to the Gill's Blog and check out all the wonderful photography and projects along the way. I'm SO EXCITED about this hop because I just LOVE photography & I'm getting to show off some of my skills.

Today I am sharing photos I took when I visited Oregon a few years ago. If you ever get to visit the Oregon coast, I HIGHLY recommend it, it is ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL! The location is Cape Perpetua, given its' name because on a clear day you can see the entire coastline of the state from the point. Unfortunately, it was a hazy day & we couldn't see the ENTIRE state...We could still see quite a distance as you can see in a couple of my photos. None of these photos have been edited since I took them, these are the pure colors of the day & dramatic changes in clarity over about an hour's time. I hope that I can go back again some day.

Cape Perpetua, Oregon

Page Title-cut on Cricut from Mickey Font Cartridge


Look down the coastline, you can see for miles upon miles...it's endless

Waves crashing against rocks immediately below Cape. Stark contrast from the serene beach just a few hundred feet away


Miles upon miles of Oregon coastline viewed from Cape

Jetty just a couple miles down from Cape. I took a TON of photos of this area.

This town was just below the Cape on the northern side. I never made it down to this town, but from above it looked as if time had stood still. Very quaint fishing town.

With the exception of the village, all photos are looking south down the coast.

I hope you enjoyed my photography and my projects. I would love for you to leave me comments.
Thank you so much for hopping along today.Your next stop is Mandie.

Here is the entire line-up should you get lost along the way:

1 - Gill - http://scrappincreationsbygillm.blogspot.com (hostess)
2 - Doris - http://mybugandmecreate.blogspot.com (co-hostess)
3 - Linda - http://lindasimpsoncraftypieceofheaven.blogspot.com
4 - Linda - http://thefruitofmyhands.blogspot.com
5 - Lisa G - http://lisagarrow.blogspot.com
6 - Angie - http://atuttletime.blogspot.com
7 - Janet S - http://ladyluvbug.blogspot.com/
8 - Michelle- http://www.craftychelle.blogspot.com
9- Mandie - http/://mandiesscrappin.blogspot.com/
10 - Lisa - http://handmadewithlove-lisa.blogspot.com

Glitter & Bling Blog Hop

2012-01-22T01:59:00.001-05:00

Hello and Welcome to the Glitter and Bling Blog Hop hosted by Gill. I'm glad you're here to hop along with us. If you hopped from Amy yeah! You are in the right spot, however if you are reading from your e-mail or just stumbled upon my blog, please go back Gill's post at the beginning and check out all the awesome projects! PLUS there is some wonderful blog candy along the way that you don't want to miss out on.

Now, on to my project...

This is an altered journal that I made for a journal swap...now because the recipient has not gotten it in her hands yet, I'm not sharing ALL of the details of the journal...I want some things to be a surprise...We have done "sneak peeks"...so I'm sharing the sneak peek with y'all as well...

Front

Back


Tag

The sand on the cover is actual sand. It was an adventure to learn how to mix it with the fixative and apply it. It also took several days to dry completely. I LOVE how it turned out though! The mixative is Gel Gloss. It is an acrylic additive/fixative that is with the artist's painting supplies. The "water" is fabric. I applied that using Aileen's fabric glue. The glittery fish are from my stash of foam stickers. The Sea Turtle, glass fish and other critters are all beads attached with the same gel gloss that I used for the sand. On the back of the journal are EK Success glitter stickers. Nothing major, very simple, just to follow the theme of the rest of the journal. I wanted something on the back of the jounal but I wanted it smooth so that it lies flat on the table or a lap. These stickers were PERFECT. This tag is the only one I'm sharing in the peek because I want her to be surprised at the rest of her goodies...I used my Imagine to print AND cut the tag and the turtle. All the cardstock is plain white Colorbok & printed with my Imagine. Unfortunately, I don't remember the sizes or which cart the turtle came from. The prints came from the Ancestry cartridge. I then embossed the border and the turtle's shell to give him just a little glam :)

Thank you for stopping by. I hope you enjoyed my designs. Your next stop is Zenita. Enjoy the rest of the hop! Here is the entire line-up, in case you get lost along the way

1. Gill - http://creationsbygillm.blogspot.com
2. Jearise - http://lorbysworld.blogspot.com/
3 - Ashley- http://theglamoroussideofscrapping.blogspot.com
4 - Lynne K.-- http://slasewcraftiness.blogspot.com/
5 - Lisa T - http://bitbythecricutbug.blogspot.com
6 - Kari - http://purplefuntastickcreations.blogspot.com/
7 - Amy - http://www.lovetocrop.com
8 - Michelle - http://craftychelle.blogspot.com/ <---------YOU ARE HERE
9 - Zenita - http://www.scrappinwithz.blogspot.com <--------GO HERE NEXT
10 - Leslie-Rahye - http://leslierahye.blogspot.com
11 -Linda Dale - http://www.thefruitofmyhands.blogspot.com

Based on a book blog hop

2012-01-14T05:22:00.000-05:00

If you are looking for the Four Legged Friends Hop, please Click Here

Hello & welcome to the Based on a Book Blog hop hosted by Tanya

You should have arrived here from Ashley

My project has been delayed due to some medical issues hopefully it'll be up later in the day, however I did not want anyone to encounter dead links in the hop. so please continue on to Lluvia. I hope you enjoy everyone's projects. The entire lineup is below in case you get lost along the way.

Tanya - http://little-scrapper.blogspot.com
Shawnee- http://www.blessedonthebrightside.com
Jamie - http://myamusinglife.blogspot.com
Dena - http://missdjones.blogspot.com/
Shannon - http://www.purplelionpaper.com/blog
Lynda - http://memoriesintyme.blogspot.com/
Amy Jo - http://lv2scrapandfibrofacts.blogspot.com
Ashley - http://especiallymade.blogspot.com
Charity - http://adamsacres.com
Suzi - http://www.mrsweyremaster.blogspot.com
Ashley - http://proudusmcwife415.blogspot.com
Michelle- http://www.craftychelle.blogspot.com
Lluvia- http://sweetbirdmemories.blogspot.com
Barbara http://barbarab3.blogspot.com
Anita~~http://www.anitaandbugs.blogspot.com
Alina - http://neverstopscrapping.blogspot.com/
Erica http://mycricutcraftroom.blogspot.com
Lisa http://handmadewithlove-lisa.blogspot.com/

Four legged friends blog hop

2012-01-14T05:03:00.000-05:00

If you are looking for the Based on a Book Blog Hop, Please Click Here

Welcome to Mr Cricut Crazy's four Legged Friends Blog Hop. We are so glad that you are here today. If you arrived at my blog from Anita then you are in the right spot. If you are reading from your e-mail, reader or just happened upon my blog, please go back to the beginning to Mr Cricut Crazy and start at the beginning. He is giving away a surprise stamp set to one lucky hopper.

Now onto my project. Unfortunately I was unable to complete the project I had originally planned due to medical issues, however I was able to make this sweet little tag.

I cut the tag with my cricut(I don't remember which cart as I had a bunch of tags pre-cut) I sprayed it with home made glimmer spray. then embossed it in my Sizzix with a Fiskars embossing plate. The digi stamp is by Sleikje & colored with Copics.

Your next stop along the way is Tammy at http://thepurplemuse.blogspot.com
You can find the entire hop lineup below in case you get lost along the way.

Thank you very much for stopping by.

Tanner - www.mrcricutcrazy.com
Sherri - http://squeakyscrapper.blogspot.com
Jessi - http://mylifeinartscrafts.blogspot.com/
Gaby - http://www.gabycreates.com
Ashley - http://theglamoroussideofscrapping.blogspot.com
Sher- www.patternsbysher.blogspot.com
Jamie - http://myamusinglife.blogspot.com
Anita - http://www.anitaandbugs.blogspot.com/
Michelle - http://craftychelle.blogspot.com/
Tammy S - http://thepurplemuse.blogspot.com
Amy Jo - http://lv2scrapandfibrofacts.blogspot.com

Dawns Crafting Merry Christmas Candy

2011-12-27T04:38:00.000-05:00

Dawn over at Dawn's Crafting is sharing the Christmas spirit and giving away some surprise Christmas Candy to one lucky commenter on her blog. I wanted to spread the love and send you guys over to visit her blog. Please stop by & take a look at her wonderful creations.

Here is a Christmas card that Dawn recently made & featured on her blog. I love how she did it in B&W.

Creativity Heals Design Team Project

2011-12-21T13:17:00.001-05:00

Hello all, I'm sharing my Design Team project for Creativity Heals. This project is a box that I built and decorated for a box swap that I just participated in. The girl I swapped with should have received it by now(USPS shipping confirmation shows that she did) so I feel confident sharing the pictures with you. I had SO SO SO much fun making this box. :) The instructions said to use 12x12 chipboard & to cut it into individual pieces for each size then to glue the pieces together...HOWEVER, I live in the middle of no-whereville and my craft store(Michael's) doesn't carry plain chipboard in 12x12 sheets. Instead I went to the art supplies & bought illustration board...I actually liked it better because it was in a larger size & more sturdy than chip board. I cut my width(8" in this case) and then used my razor knife to score the lines to make the panels. After all my panels were scored I folded them to make the box. I then cut the end pieces & glued those in place. I printed the music paper on my Imagine machine & used ModPodge to adhere it to the box. I then painted the inside of the box with a shimmer paint that I mixed up myself. I lined the box with a velvet ribbon& then used some beads to finish off the sides where the ribbon is folded over the edges & the top edge of the ribbon inside the box. I am very pleased with how this came out & plan on making more in the very near future... I had a ton of fun making it, it was SO EASY!

Winter Wonderland Blog Hop

2011-12-17T00:00:00.000-05:00

Welcome to day 1 of the Winter Wonderland Blog Hop. I hope you are enjoying yourself along the way so far. If you arrived here from Shannon, you are in the right spot.
If you are reading from your e-mail or just wandered upon my blog, please go back to Theresa's blog to begin at the beginning to enjoy all the fun, see all the wonderful projects.

PSA is our Sponsor with 3 peel and stick Stamp Pack and a Stamper

Please be sure to stop by their store AND their blog to check out all their goodies and to enter to win the wonderful goodies that they have supplied for this hop.

http://www.psaessentials.com/

http://www.psastampcamp.blogspot.com/

Today I am sharing a Christmas Card that I have already given to a most wonderful doctor that I have that has also become a wonderful friend to me & my family. This card is also the first project that I have completed using my Imagine machine...YEAH!

I used the Snowman and the card base from the Winter Woodland Cartridge and patterns from Industrial Glow. All the cuts were made at 7" I used my Xyron for adhesive. the card bases I sent through my Creatopia, the smaller pieces I sent through the smaller Xyron machines. :) I <3 Xyron!

I hope you have enjoyed my card, very sorry it's sideways, I"m on a borrowed computer & don't have editing capabilities...Your next stop is Brenda. Enjoy the rest of the hop, the entire line up for both today AND Tomorrow can be found below.

Hop Lineup
Day One
1. Theresa ~www.thescrapbookingqueen.com
2. Lisa ~ http://handmadewithlove-lisa.blogspot.com/
3. Amber J. ~ http://pixiperfectcreations.blogspot.com
4. Colleen H. ~ www.cbcscrapbooking.blogspot.com
5. April N. ~ http://www.curlsandgrins.blogspot.com
6. Shannon M. ~ http://www.purplelionpaper.com/blog
7. Michelle H. ~http://www.craftychelle.blogspot.com/
8. Brenda B~ http://createbyburffrau.blogspot.com/
9. Jamie ~ http://myamusinglife.blogspot.com/
10. PSA Essentials- http://www.psastampcamp.blogspot.com/

Day Two Dec 18th
Start... www.thescrapbookingqueen.com
11. Sherry B. ~ http://www.patternsbysher.blogspot.com/
12. Gina T. ~ http://californiascrappin-gcinderella21.blogspot.com/
13. Erica ~ http://mycricutcraftroom.blogspot.com
14. Robin S. ~ http://scrapandchat.blogspot.com
15. Deb F. ~ http://www.scrappingmamma.net/
16. Jearise H. ~ http://lorbysworld.blogspot.com/
17. Tammy L. ~ http://tampatha.wordpress.com/
18 Sherri C. ~ http://squeakyscrapper.blogspot.com/
19. Lisa P ~ http://handmadewithlove-lisa.blogspot.com/
20. PSA ~ http://www.psastampcamp.blogspot.com/

Memories in Tyme Christmas Blog Hop

2011-12-15T20:43:00.000-05:00

Welcome to the "Christmas" Blog Hop!!

We're so happy you could join us for this super-fun hop showcasing cards, layouts and projects that feature everything wonderful about Christmas!! You'll find an array of ideas throughout the hop -- From decorations to gift ideas and more, we hope you'll enjoy each and every project along the way!! This is a TWO-DAY hop, so be sure to catch both days for maximum ideas (you can find the entire line up for both days at Lynda's Blog)!!

We can guarantee LOTS of SPARKLE and SHINE for this Ho-ho-holiday event... So let's get hopping!! If you've hopped over from Jen, then you are in the right place!! If you've just popped in to visit my blog or are reading this via email and you'd like to join our FESTIVE FUN, then please CLICK HERE to start at the beginning with Lynda's blog because each stop on the hop is a GIFT!! :)

For the hop today, I've created .......

Glitter Christmas Ornaments.
These are quite simple, actually but they were REALLY fun to do :)
I started with clear glass ornaments, used spray adhesive(on some I used 3M, others I used Aileen's) and then I poured glitter into them & swished it around. I had to add glitter to some as I didn't have enough, but once they were fully covered, the excess glitter could just be poured out of the ornaments. I'm having so much fun with these & I'm going to be making more, personalizing them & putting designs on them as well. But this is my first step...sweet and simple. Hope y'all enjoy!

sorry my photos are sideways, I'm on a borrowed computer & don't have editing capabilities... :(

Thank you again for checking out my project... Your next stop is Jaime. Don't forget you can follow the links below and remember to visit all the stops for MAXIMUM ideas and LOTS OF FUN!!

DAY TWO (December 16):

Let's Talk Turkey Blog Hop Day 2

2011-11-20T01:46:00.001-05:00

Hello, and WELCOME to the the "Let's TALK TURKEY" Blog Hop!! We're so excited that you could join us for this WONDERFUL two-day hop!! Please be sure to visit BOTH days for maximum ideas, maximum FUN, and maximum chances to WIN!! Our hostess, Amy at http://www.lovetocrop.com, has some SUPER prizes for a few hoppers, so be sure to check out all of those details on her blog!!

If you have hopped here from April N at http://www.curlsandgrins.blogspot.com/, then you have arrived at the perfect spot in the Turkey Coop!! If you are just popping in to visit, please take a trip back to Amy's Blog (http://www.lovetocrop.com) to start at the beginning -- we've got a bunch of Gobble-Gobble-Goodness, you won't want to miss out on any of the FUN!!

Today is day Two and for my project I created a Thanksgiving Card. I plan to give this to a good friend of mine whom I will be visiting with while he is home for Thanksgiving.

Front of Card

All paper is made by Colorbok and with the exception of the glitter paper began as white textured cardstock. The glitter paper is actually glitter cardstock made by Colorbok & in the "Earthtones" pack. I am consistently impressed with their lines, I use a lot of their iridescent papers as well, just not on this card today. The Card base was cut from the Close to My Heart Art Philospohy Cricut Cartridge(pg 44) at 7.5" I cut two bases so that it would be a sturdy card & the smooth side of the white cardstock would be exposed. I then trimmed the glitter paper down to fit the card base & rounded the corners with my Xacto corner rounder punch. All the adhesive used on this card was Xyron. I used my 1" & 5" sticker makers and my 12" Creatopia, what an AWESOME machine! The turkeys are from the Celebrate with Flourish Cricut Cartridge and cut at 3". I used all the layers for the turkey to give him the most dimension. All the colors of inks are Tim Holtz or Adorondak. The body is Tim Holtz Distressed Walnut Stain, the next layer down where you see the swirl is Fired Brick, The blue swirls are a mix of Adorondak Metallic Mixatives in Silver and Adorondak Alcohol ink in Stream, The shadow behind the turkeys is Adorondak in Wild Plum. The little "fence" border behind the turkeys was made with one of the Mavy Uchida punches that you can switch out the cartridges for different designs. I had purchased it, tried it out on plain white cardstock(giving me a few pieces of border in my stash) and then returned it because I decided I didn't need to spend that much money on it...Now I wish I had kept it...I want more of that border! I used Tim Holtz Distressed Ink in Peeled Paint on it. The little thought/speech bubble is actually a card cut from the Close to My Heart Cartridge at 2" cut in half and then inked with Adorondak Alcohol Ink in Latte. I used 3-D glue dot to adhere the thought bubble. I then used Martha Stewart alphabet stamps(don't remember the name of the line) and Staz-On ink in Forest Green for the Sentiment.

Inside of Card

The same papers and inks were used on the inside. I used my Spellbinders Dies in my Sizzix Big Shot to cut and emboss the layers. Again I used Adorondak inks in Latte and the combination with Metallic Mixatives and Stream. The sentiment is with the same Martha Stewart alphabet set & Staz-On Forest Green ink.

I hope you've enjoyed my card. I enjoyed making it. This is only the second card I've ever completed. I'm not a proficient card maker, but I'm very proud of it.

Thank you again for visiting, for the next stop in the Turkey Coop, please hop to Kristy at http://www.scraptasticalkreations.blogspot.com/

Here is the entire hop lineup in case you get lost along the way.
1. Amy ~ http://www.lovetocrop.com/
2. Shawnee ~ http://www.blessedonthebrightside.com/
3. Anita ~ http://www.anitaandbugs.blogspot.com/
4. Ashley ~ http://theglamoroussideofscrapping.blogspot.com
5. Linda ~ http://www.lindascreativity.blogspot.com/
6. Colleen ~ http://www.cbcscrapbooking.blogspot.com
7. Rhonda ~ http://scraphappenswithrhonda.blogspot.com/
8.Theresa ~ http://www.thescrapbookingqueen.com/
9.April ~ http://www.curlsandgrins.blogspot.com
10.Michelle ~ http://www.craftychelle.blogspot.com/ <-------YOU ARE HERE
11.Kristy ~ http://www.scraptasticalkreations.blogspot.com/ <------GO HERE NEXT
12.Sher ~ http://www.patternsbysher.blogspot.com
13. Robin ~ http://scrapandchat.blogspot.com
14. Melissa ~ http://acreativejourneywithmelissa.blogspot.com/
15. Jamie ~ http://myamusinglife.blogspot.com/
16. Janet ~ http://createatdreamscrapbooks.blogspot.com/
17. Jessica ~ http://scrappyluvs.blogspot.com/
18. Nancy ~ http://blog.fancywithnancy.com/

Craft Barn 600 Follower Blog Candy Giveaway!

2011-11-19T03:57:00.000-05:00

The Craft Barn Blog has surpassed 600 Followers & to celebrate they are giving away some pretty SWEET Blog Candy! Head on over & check them out...While you're there, enter to win the blog candy yourself...But HURRY UP! You only have until the 25th!

Let's Talk Turkey Blog Hop

2011-11-19T00:00:00.000-05:00

Hello, and WELCOME to the the "Let's TALK TURKEY" Blog Hop!! We're so excited that you could join us for this WONDERFUL two-day hop!! Please be sure to visit BOTH days for maximum ideas, maximum FUN, and maximum chances to WIN!! Our hostess, Amy at http://www.lovetocrop.com, has some SUPER prizes for a few hoppers, so be sure to check out all of those details on her blog!!

If you have hopped here from April N at http://www.curlsandgrins.blogspot.com/, then you have arrived at the perfect spot in the Turkey Coop!! If you are just popping in to visit, please take a trip back to Amy's Blog (http://www.lovetocrop.com) to start at the beginning -- we've got a bunch of Gobble-Gobble-Goodness, you won't want to miss out on any of the FUN!!

Today is day one and for my project I created a fairly simple little tag to share with you. It can be used to put on a gift or to exchange with someone or just to display. I plan to display mine as I love to decorate for holidays & I seem to have a shortage of Thanksgiving Decorations.

Please meet TOM the Turkey Tag :)

To make this tag I used the turkey that I found on page 49 the Stretch Your Imagination cartridge. I cut it(and all the corresponding layers) at 3". I used white cardstock so that I could color it as I wanted. The head, gobbler and feet are done with Adorondak paint dabbers in bright colors(Red Pepper & Sunshine Yellow). The body is done in multiple applications of Tim Holtz Distressed Stamp Ink in Frayed Burlap. I used Tim Holtz Distress ink for Tom's tail feathers as well. That color is Spiced Marmalade. The shadow behind Tom is Tim Holtz Distress Peeled Paint. Take note that Tom's little wing flaps open back and forth, not that he could actually fly bc we all know that turkeys CAN'T fly, but he likes to show it off! The tag I cut at 4.5 inches, from the Sentimentals cartridge. I used a small American Craft's stamp that is actually a Victorian flourish for the background. I've used this technique before & love how it comes out. I used Tim Holtz Distress Walnut Stain for this stamp. To finish off the tag I *attempted* to trace Tom the turkey with embossing powder. I used my embossing pen & Martha Stewart embossing powder. Some parts of it came out the way I wanted, others I'm not thrilled with, but it's there...So here's Tom the Turkey Tag. :) Hope you've enjoyed and please come back tomorrow to see even more turkey fun!

Thank you again for visiting, for the next stop in the Turkey Coop, please hop to Kristy at http://www.scraptasticalkreations.blogspot.com/

Here is the entire hop lineup in case you get lost along the way.
1. Amy ~ http://www.lovetocrop.com/
2. Shawnee ~ http://www.blessedonthebrightside.com/
3. Anita ~ http://www.anitaandbugs.blogspot.com/
4. Ashley ~ http://theglamoroussideofscrapping.blogspot.com
5. Linda ~ http://www.lindascreativity.blogspot.com/
6. Colleen ~ http://www.cbcscrapbooking.blogspot.com
7. Rhonda ~ http://scraphappenswithrhonda.blogspot.com/
8.Theresa ~ http://www.thescrapbookingqueen.com/
9.April ~ http://www.curlsandgrins.blogspot.com
10.Michelle ~ http://www.craftychelle.blogspot.com/ <-------YOU ARE HERE
11.Kristy ~ http://www.scraptasticalkreations.blogspot.com/ <------GO HERE NEXT
12.Sher ~ http://www.patternsbysher.blogspot.com
13. Robin ~ http://scrapandchat.blogspot.com
14. Melissa ~ http://acreativejourneywithmelissa.blogspot.com/
15. Jamie ~ http://myamusinglife.blogspot.com/
16. Janet ~ http://createatdreamscrapbooks.blogspot.com/
17. Jessica ~ http://scrappyluvs.blogspot.com/
18. Nancy ~ http://blog.fancywithnancy.com/

Memories in Tyme Thanksgiving Blog Hop

2011-11-16T00:00:00.000-05:00

Welcome to the Thanksgiving Blog Hop!!

We're so happy you could join us for this super-fun hop showcasing cards, layouts and projects that feature everything to be thankful for!! You'll find an array of ideas throughout the hop -- From decorations to gift ideas and more, we hope you'll enjoy each and every project along the way!!

If you've hopped over from Jearise, then you are in the right place!! If you've just popped in to visit my blog or are reading this via email and you'd like to join our Trick-or-Treat FUN, then please CLICK HERE to start at the beginning with Lynda's blog because... It's always a TREAT to start at the start!! :) This is a TWO-DAY hop, so be sure to catch both days for maximum ideas (you'll find the entire line-up below my post)!!

For the hop today, I've created decorative nesting canisters. I used my Cricut machine to cut the deisgns. The canisters were bare, unfinished wood. I made up my own custom colors of inks using a combination of Tim Holtz and another brand(sorry I forgot the name) inks to stain the wood. I then cut the the leaves out using several Cricut cartridges(I'll add these later), the sizes are 3" 3.5" and 4" respectively for the canisters. I then used Tim Holtz distress inks in ______ Colors(I'll add these later) to ink the leaves. After the leaves were sufficiently colored, I used a variety of brands of stickles to add glitter the leaves. I then used Mod Podge to adhere the individual leaves to the boxes and coated the sides of the boxes with Mod Podge.

I chose to do these canisters because we love to decorate for all the holidays AND my mom collects canisters. I thought she would enjoy a hand made set for her collection. These canisters fit nicely with our fall and Thanksgiving decorations even though we've all been a little too sick and too busy with doctor's appointments to be able to decorate this year. I hope you all enjoy my canisters, I enjoyed making them.

Nesting Boxes

Looking in on themselves nested together

Canisters stacked on top of each other, first side

Canisters stacked on top of each other, side 2

Canisters stacked on each other, side 3

Canisters stacked on each other, fourth side

Lids underneath

Lids on Top

Lids on top

Thank you again for checking out my project... and Remember to visit all the stops for more chances to WIN (simply follow the sneak peek links below)!!

Now that you're done here, be sure to hop to Jen next. Below you will find the links for BOTH days of the hop so you'll be sure not to miss a THING!!

DAY ONE (November 15):

DAY TWO (November 16):

Epilepsy Awareness Blog Hop

2011-11-11T00:00:00.000-05:00

Thank you for joining for our Epilepsy Awareness Blog Hop. You will see great projects and read about some of our personal experiences with Epilepsy.
Epilepsy is a medical condition that produces different types of seizures. Epilepsy affects 50 million people worldwide. If you would like to read more information about Epilepsy you can go to the Epilepsy foundation online at : www.epilepsyfoundation.org If you arrived at my page from Lora at http://scrpbooklady.blogspot.com then you're in the right spot, however if you are reading from e-mail or just happened upon my blog, please go to Holley's blog: www.holleybarnhartsblog.com to begin the hop. There are lots of wonderful projects, touching stories and some blog candy as well.

Today I want to introduce you to my friend Ingrid and her Etsy Store Miss Bee's Boutique. Ingrid and I have been friends since college and we love to laugh at ourselves. Ingrid has Epilepsy, she had her first seizure while we were in college & it was quite the experience(once that bonded us since I was well versed in living with seizures). One of her 4 children also has Epilepsy and she has begun making custom medical alert jewelry. She also makes awareness jewelry as well. Here are some examples of her medcal alert and awareness jewelry. I love her talents.

One of the Awareness Necklaces Available

Medical Alert Zipper Pull/Keychain

Purple Day/Epilepsy Awareness Necklace

Ingrid also makes custom jewelry & she can make items into bracelets. She has many more items in her shop, these are just a couple of the examples she has. You can find a much more extensive library of her images available on her Miss Bee's Boutique Facebook Page. She can also do custom images.

Some of the images available for Epilepsy Awareness Jewelry

As a child I had what was diagnosed as "Stimuli Sensitive Epilepsy". I had seizures with a VERY specific cause(or Stimulus) and I was on an anti-convulsant for years, I don't know if it really helped or not...I had Grand Mal seizures. My stimulus happened to be head injuries. And yes, I had a lot of them...I was a bit of a daredevil of a kid... The last one I had was in 2001, it was not caused by a head injury and after extensive testing it was determined that that one was actually due to major stress & exhaustion & not related to my previous seizure disorder. Prior to that it had been nearly a decade since my previous seizure. As an adult, other than the instance in 2001, I've been seizure free...we think...although I'm in search of good neurological care for a myriad of other issues, which you can all read on my other blog www.chronic.chelle@blogspot.com . I will be updating later today with my project for this hop, I've been having a bit of a crafter's block due to all my recent medical setbacks & appointments, but I hope to have something little of my own to share with everyone for this hop as well. Please do go check out Ingrid's shop, especially if you or your child is in need of wearing a Medical Alert tag of some sort. Ingrid can customize it for whatever you need it to say.

Now your next stop along the hop is going to be Rexann at http://ibecircled.blogspot.com
I have included the entire hop lineup below in case you get lost, you can refer to it. Please leave love for all the participants. Epilepsy has touched every last one of them in some special way.

Holley- http://www.holleybarnhartsblog.com/ (start hop here)
Ashley - http://www.especiallymade.blogspot.com
Jessica- http://www.canyoupixelthis.com
Lora - http://scrpbooklady.blogspot.com
Michelle- http://www.craftychelle.blogspot.com <---------YOU ARE HERE
Rexann- http://ibecircled.blogspot.com <---------GO HERE NEXT
Lisa - http://handmadewithlove-lisa.blogspot.com/
Zenita- http://www.scrappinwithz.blogspot.com
Sher- http://www.patternsbysher.blogspot.com

Creative Cafe Design Team Wednesday Altered Art

2011-11-09T15:51:00.000-05:00

As your Altered Art Wednesday Designer, I'd like to introduce you to my first project as a design team member. We were to make projects that were "All About Me" and I figured what better way than to make a box for my medications. All the different images on the box highlight things about me/who I am/what I like/etc. If you go to my photos on Creative Cafe, I've expanded on what the images on the box represent.

I started with a bare wood box I picked up at Michael's and stained it with Tim Holtz Alcohol Ink that I mixed up into a custom glimmer color. I then colored the digi stamp that is on the top which is from Slekje Digi Stamps with my Copic markers and applied her with Mod Podge. I also used Mod-Podge over the rest of the box to seal the finish I then stapled the cross into the front using a bar staple from my Fastenator. I actually had to hammer the staple in to get it to go into the slide on the cross the way I wanted to. I then ran the ribbon I was going to use through my small Xyron so that it would have adhesive on it. I used the ribbon with the adhesive to hold the medallions on, however they were a little too heavy so I had to go back & use Glossy Accents behind them to actually get the medallions to stay on the box. Next I attached the various stickers to the sides and inside lid. I had a few hiccups along the way, but that is the basics. I always tend to do things the hard way, so I ended up going back and forth and re-doing things, but the basic, important things/steps are in order...

Below are closeups of the cross and the medallions that are on the box. The larger pictures don't show the detail on them.

I'm on the Creative Cafe Design Team

2011-11-06T02:00:00.000-05:00

I'm SO SO SO THRILLED to announce that I've been selected to be on the inaugural design team for the Creative Cafe. Creative Cafe is a WONDERFUL supportive community of creative ladies many of whom have been through abusive relationships. This is a wonderful community that I am honored to be a part of. I can't wait to share projects with everyone. I'll be doing weekly projects for the design team so my blog will be updated MUCH more frequently...YEAH! or is that YIKES! LOL :) You should start seeing projects from me starting the week of Nov 14th. I'm not sure what day I'll be posting my projects as of yet, we are still making our schedule, but be sure I'll be posting goodies once a week for all to see. :) Please come check out Creative Cafe and join us there as well.

Checking in & crafty apologies

2011-10-24T07:19:00.001-04:00

Hey y'all,
I just wanted to let you all know why I haven't posted any creations as of late and also apologize to the many people I was supposed to be blog hopping with last week. I just got home yesterday from spending a week in the hospital. I've missed crafting and missed my crafty friends. I feel terrible that I didn't get to participate in the hops last weekend with y'all. I'm still not 100% but I'm really hoping to have some stuff up by the end of the week, even if it's just something small. Thank you for bearing with me while I'm not feeling well. I look forward to showing you my next creations and sharing with you again soon.