Happy Hauntings Friday the 13th Blog Hop

Hi Everyone!!!!!!!  I know I'm super late on posting!!  I couldn't get this up yesterday because of blogger problems, and have been at work (a few emergencies came up at work too).  I'm here, a little late, but still here. :)

So, welcome!!!!!!!!!  I hope you are stopping by after visiting Monica at Simply Cricutting, if not start at the beginning at Flaunt it Fridays!!  This week at Flaunt it Fridays we are challenging everyone to use the Happy Hauntings cartridge.  Unfortunately I do not own that cart (although, I think I really want it); so instead I used October 31st cartridge.

I had this pumpkin wreath sitting in my closet.  It was very plain (and I got it on clearance for around $1).  So I decided to add the 'Beware' in the middle.  It was cut at 2.  The black is actually a piece of cardboard with this wonderful felt type paper.  I don't even know how to explain what it is. :)  I used some hot glue to attach it.  I added a little bit of glitter and glow in the dark paint (just for fun). :)

For my second project (using any cut from the cartridge) I decided to do a scrapbook page.  For those that know anything about me, you know that I am TERRIBLE at scrapbooking.  My philosophy is plain and simple.  I did cut out a headstone from the Wrap it Up cartridge at 2.  Again, it's not the fanciest thing, but it a big challenge for me. 

Your next stop on the hop is very talented and super amazing Carley over at The Real iCarley!  You'll love what she has in store!!! :)

Now if you get lost along the way, the line-up is below.  Remember - we'd love to see what you make!!!!  Join us in the fun and make sure you link your project over to Flaunt it Fridays!!!

1. Flaunt It Friday's http://www.flauntitfridays.blogspot.com

2. Sandra http://www.365daysofcricut.blogspot.com

3. Sharon http://meemeescreations.blogspot.com

4. Lisa P. http://www.crop-and-create.blogspot.com

5. Corri http://www.buglvr.blogspot.com

6. Monica http://simplycricutting.blogspot.com

7. Celeste  http://ccscards.blogspot.com

8. Carley http://www.the-real-icarley.blogspot.com

9. Laurel http://www.blog.littlepeaceofmyheart.com

10. Deborah www.bugjuiced.blogspot.com

11. Lisa N. http://prettypaperprettyribbons.blogspot.com

12. Mel http://scrappymel.blogspot.com

13. Yolonda http://www.craftyscentiments.blogspot.com

14. Jess http://myscrapdiary-jess.blogspot.com

15. Brynn http://flairandfrillscreativity.blogspot.com

Thanks for stopping by!!  Make sure you say 'hi' to Carley for me!!!

Basket Case Blog Hop

**For my Flaunt it Friday post click here or scroll down**

Welcome to the Basket Case Blog Hop!!!!  I hope you came after visiting Kristen @ My Fantabulous Life!  Isn't she amazing?!  If you just happened to visit me first make sure you start at the beginning with Rhonda over at Scrap Happens (you'll love her!!!!)!!! :)  You won't want to miss anything! :)

First I have to apologize, it has been a very hard week and I had a problem with my first project.  I had it all ready, and at the last minute (right before pictures) it was completely ruined.  So, I created something else at the last minute.  **I'm so sorry Rhonda!!**

This is something I am going to create with my little ones for Easter.  For those that know a little about me, you'll know that I love to create with my little ones. :)  Using the Animal Kingdom cartridge and the marker attachment I made 2 bunny outlines.  You could easily do these on a computer, this was just a little quicker this way.

My little ones are going to color the bunnies (which is always a blast for them to do and for me to watch). :)  After they are colored they will cut them out (using childproof scissors).   If you're anything like me you have a bunch of these puff balls around.

We're going to use the puff balls to decorate if they would like.  I used one on the nose, but knowing my little ones they'll decorate everything with these. :)  After they're decorated put them on a paper bag, attach a ribbon and you have a fun homemade Easter basket. :)

Now if you're like me, one of the fun parts of an Easter basket is the candy!  What would a hop be without candy, too?  Well, I have a little bit **sorry, I didn't take a picture**.  All you need to do is leave a comment on this post.  You don't have to be a follower, or anything; just comment.  A random winner will be picked on Wednesday, April 20th.

You're next stop is Carolee's Scrappin' Spot, and you'll love what she's created!!!!!!

If you get lost, here's the line-up:

SCRAP HAPPENS

you had me at scrap

Jean's Crafty Corner

My Fantabulous Life

C.C.'s Cards and Crafts <--you're here

Carolee's Scrappin' Spot <---------    You're next step!!!!!

Tamminnie's Designs

TouchedbyaButterfly

Homemade Happiness

Unique Monique

Living Life and Loving It Every Day

Small Bits Of Paper

Cute and Some

Michele's Scrapy Creations

4 Goofballs

Serenity Scrappers

Love To Crop!

Tryin' 2 Craft

Minta's Creations

Country Bumpkins Scrapper

Make sure you go visit Carolee's Scrappin' Spot next!  Thanks for stopping by! :)

Scrapbookaholic by Abby Challenge

This week over at Scrapbookaholic by Abby the challenge that we have going on is to create something with an animal and using the color orange.  The reason for that is because this month the ASPCA celebrates the 'Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month'.   So in honor of that I decided to make this cute little frame.  I know most people would have put a cut-out of a dog or cat, but I chose a deer.  We love taking pictures of them, so I thought it would be fun!

Recipe:

• Deer - cut from Create A Critter at 2.0
• Flower - no idea! :)
• String - you're guess is as good as mine
• Phrase - no brand name, just something my MIL gave me

I just put the phrase in there for now.  I have too many pictures that it's hard to decide what to put in it. :)  Thanks so much for stopping by!!!  Make sure you stop by Scrapbookaholic by Abby to play with us!!!!!!!

Decorative Tiles

 I've mentioned before that for my MIL's family reunion they have an auction to earn money for the next year.  They ask people to bring items to auction off; so to help the cause I've made a few decorative tiles.  These are 12 x 12 tiles with vinyl lettering.  I can't remember what size or what cart they are from.  I just wanted to share. :)

Thanks so much for stopping by!!! :)

FIF Birthday Bash Bunny Blog Hop!

HELLO FRIDAY!!!!!!  Anyone else in need of a Friday?!  I'm so happy you're here (both you and Friday)!

Welcome to Flaunt It Fridays Birthday Bunny Bash Blog Hop!!! :)  I hope you came after visiting Amanda at My Scrappin Obsession.  Didn't she do such a great job?!  She's so talented!!  If you just happened to visit my blog for the day, make sure you start at the beginning at Flaunt It Fridays. :)  You'll want to make sure you visit everyone and leave a comment at all of the blogs to be eligible for the Grand Prize - a Peachy Keen Wide Eyed and Bushy Tailed assortment!  YEAH!!!

On to my projects! :)

The first one isn't the prettiest thing, but I love the idea (I'm sure a lot of you can make it look even better). :)  This is my way of keeping track of annual events such as Birthdays and Anniversaries. :)

I kept this one super simple.  I used Create A Critter for the Bunny as well as for the present.  The ribbon and the frame were from my stash, I'm not sure where they came from.  I did use some flocking for the bunny (just to add a little bit to it).








I'm sure most of you are much better at remembering to send cards to family for Birthdays and Anniversaries!  After school started, I saw a bunch of these 3x5 card holders on sale for less than a dollar.  They've been sitting in my 're-porpose' box calling my name. :)  I came up with this idea to help me keep organized.  I printed off all of the annual events on 3x5 cards.  I also made the labels for the separators for each month and one for addresses (because I can never find them when I need them).  Very simple, yet very helpful.  It makes it very nice to be able see what is coming up within the next month and making the card a little early to get it sent on time. :)

For my second project we were supposed to make something using a different cut from Birthday Bash.  Looking through the images online, I found a cute little snail that was holding an envelope. It inspired me to make this card.

 I used Base Camp for the card shape (to look like a stamp).  The snail is from Walk In My Garden, and the grass is from Paper Doll Dress Up. :)  I inked around the grass, the snail and the base paper to give a little bit of dimension.  The stamped message is a My Pink Stamper stamps.

Enough of my jabbering!!!  I do have a small surprise for one person.  All you need to do is leave me a comment telling me how you keep the important annual dates organized; I'd love to hear!!!!  You don't need to be a follower friend, but I love friends! :)

Your next step is Carley at The Real iCarley.  You will LOVE what she has in store for you!!

If you get lost, here's the line-up:

1. Flaunt It Friday's

2. Sandra

3. Lisa

4. Sheandra

5. Pam

6. Stacey

7. Glenda

8. Sharon

9. Amanda

10. Me <------This is me

11. Carley  <------- You're Next Step!!

12. Jenny K

13. Laurel

14. Corri

15. Monica

Thanks for stopping by!  Make sure you leave a comment on every one's blog for a chance at the Grand Prize!! :)

Sweethearts Blog Hop!!!

WELCOME TO THE SWEETHEARTS BLOG HOP!!!

 

If you happened to come visit me you're welcome to stay and visit, but you'll want to start with Georgiana @ Carson's Cricut Creations.  If you did start at the beginning, then I'll bet you came here after visiting Carri @ Double Click Connections - AKA A Busy Bee.  Isn't Carri AMAZING!!!!  I love her work!!!! :)

I am so excited to be in this hop.  I starting thinking about my Sweethearts (hubby and our two little ones); and what makes them/us so special.  As my mind starting running (sometimes it's hard to keep up), I thought about the play on word images.  For example "Read between the lines" has the word 'read' with a line on top and on the bottom.  **Hmmmm, maybe I'm the only one that loves those.** :)  Well, (extra) long story short, I came up with this idea. **Sorry about the picture, it is a very shiny plate.**

So this one is supposed to be "Family surrounded by love".  I know - it's super cheesy!!!!!  I thought it was cute.  The four hearts under the word 'Family' are supposed to represent my little family; you might notice that all of the hearts are linked as well (you can click on the picture for a closer look).  Not perfect, but perfect for us. :)

I started with a decorative plate.  It was given to me as a gift; but I know that you can find them for a dollar or less at places like WalMart, or even a dollar store.  Normally I would use white (or even cream colored) vinyl; but I do not own any and I don't have money in the budget for it right now (very strict budget).  Instead I used paper and my other favorite item - MOD PODGE!!! 

The letters are from the Birthday Cakes cartridge.  I used my Gypsy to weld and slightly tip the letters in the word 'LOVE'.  They were cut at 1.  The word 'FAMILY' is from the same cart and cut at 1.75.  The hearts are from Accent Essentials cut at 1.5.

Well, if you're still reading (WOW!) then here's what else you're looking for . . . CANDY!!!!!!  Sorry, it's not a lot, but it sure could add to some cute Valentine's Day cards. :)

All you need to do is leave one comment; Nice, funny, symbols, whatever (just not mean). :)  US residents only, please (again - budget).  I'll pick a winner on Monday February 7th; that way I can get the candy sent before Valentine's Day.

Now you're next stop is the wonderful and talented Libby @ Beach Creations.  You'll love what she has in store for you (click here)!!!!!!  Thanks so much for stopping by!!!  

Here's the line-up (just in case):

Georgiana
Cheryl
Jen      
Carri
Celeste <-----This is ME!      
Libby  <-------------------Your next step!!!!
Heather 
Lisa
Tracy
Star

Inking It Up Crazy DT Post

WOW!!!  First I just want to let Kassidy know that it has been such a pleasure to be part of the Inking It Up Crazy DT!!!!  I have had such a fun time!!!  Kassidy thought it would be fun to do a altered item.  Well, this one has a really cute story.

My little girl just started Kindergarten this year and loves it!!!  She has been doing her 'homework' at the kitchen table *the homework is usually just a notebook to practice letters, or a workbook we got at WalMart*.  My husband and I told her that if she was old enough to keep her room clean, we would get her a desk.  Well, she kept her end of the bargain, so we kept ours.  We found a really nice desk at a second-hand store (D.I.) for only $15.  We did a little bit of work on it, but it now looks like new.  Well, the other day she asked if she could keep pencils and crayons in her room (we've had trouble with her writing on the walls) so we told her that we will give her a chance.  We don't live near any big stores, so I started thinking.  I've been under the weather (stupid head cold/cough thing!!!) so I've been eating a lot of soup.  So I decided that the soup cans would work perfectly!!!  So here's what I made for her. :)

Like I said I started out with a soup can.  Since it has an edge I used some extra material I had lying around to put over the edge.  There might be another way to do it, but I just used hot glue.



















I glued it around the top, then put some glue on the inside and pushed the rest of the material down. (I hope that makes sense)

After that I just used Mod Podge to glue the paper to the can.  I used my Cricut to cut out the words and added those onto it using a little more Mod Podge.  Add a ribbon and it's done!

Very simple and yet so useful.  My little girl picked out the papers and ribbon which made it even more special for her.

Make sure you stop over at Inking It Up Crazy to see what the rest of the DT came up with!!  As always, thanks so much for taking the time to stop by!!!!  I love having my friends visit!!! :)  Thanks so much!! :)

Flaunt it Friday's DT Post

This week on Flaunt It Fridays the challenge is to use the skull on Mini Monsters cartridge (pg. 65); and to create something that is NOT a Halloween project. So even though I VERY OFTEN refer to my little boy as a MONSTER (LOL) I do not own the Mini Monsters cartridge.  Instead of the skull on Mini Monsters I decided to use the skull and cross bones from Indie Art.  Since I created a hair thing holder for my daughter (click here to see it) I told my little boy I would make something for him. :)

Right now my little boy is into pirates so with the skull and crossbones I made a money jar for him with a pirate theme.

I wanted to make sure you got a shot of the lid (I loved it).  This was very simple to make.  Normally, I would have painted the jar and the lid; but since it is going to my little boy I thought I should probably leave it see through so that I can make sure I know what's in the jar. :)  The skull and crossbones were cut out at 3 and the 'Warning' was printed on my printer.

I used Mod Podge to glue the paper to the jar.  I've tried other glues and they didn't seem to work very well on glass.  I also used Mod Podge to adhere the warning sign and the skull and crossbones to the paper.  After the Stickles (on the eyes) had dried I Mod Podged all of the paper.

I used Mod Podge on the skull on the lid as well.  For the lid, I just cut the bones off so there was only the skull. :)  Again, I waited until the Stickles on the eyes had dried and put Mod Podge on top of it (yes, my son watched me put the Stickles on the eye "Oh, cool Mom"*touch, smear*)

Now the picture below looks terrible!  I'm so sorry about it.  A 12 inch piece of paper will not reach all the way around the jar so I added a black strip (should have used gray).  I put "Koda's Loot" on the back and didn't like it so I actually was going to change it a little.  Unfortunately my son will not let me touch it again!  He knows it's his made especially for him and there is no way he will let me get near it (yes, he slept with it)!

Make sure you stop by Flaunt It Fridays to see what the other DT members came up with (you'll love their projects)!!!!!! :)  I'd love to see what you make, so make sure you link up on Flaunt It Fridays!!!

Thanks so much for stopping by!!! :)

Flaunt It Fridays Blog Hop

Hi everyone!!!!!  I'm so glad you stopped by!  I hope you came by for the Flaunt It Fridays Hello Kitty Blog Hop.  I'm so excited! If you are here from visiting Jen @ Honeybean Creations than you are in the right spot; if you just happened to stop here first make sure you start from the beginning please go to the Flaunt It Friday's.  For this week's challenge we were asked to flaunt the Hello Kitty with Airplane on Page 65 from the Hello Kitty Greetings Cart.

Unfortunately I do not own the Hello Kitty Greetings cart (although according to my daughter it is one I 'have to ask Daddy to get' so that I can make projects for her).  For my first project I made a hair band holder for my daughters' hair things.  Her hair has a mind of it's own and so we're always running around trying to find her hair things at the last minute (usually right before the bus gets to our house for school).

The kitty is from Create a Critter and the 'airplane' is actually the rocket ship from Paper Doll Dress Up.  The ribbon at the top is so that my little girl can hang it on the wall or the door handle; and the ribbon at the bottom holds a open metal ring (you'll see in the picture below) that we purchased with some hair bands.  

 For the 'airplane' I cut the rocket ship out twice (once in a reddish color and once with the flowers).  I cut the shell top and the exhaust off of the red one and the shell top, exhaust, wing, and front off of the flower one so that they could layer.

I used a small box lid (my Mother-in-law had sitting around) for the sign.  I measured the box and added in the sides so that it covered the five sides (front and four edges).  I used Mod Podge to hold the paper to the box lid.  I made sure to cut the side so that I had flaps to glue down (made it look nicer).

I Mod Podged the kitty and 'airplane' to the front (leaving room for my daughters' name in the top right corner).  I hole punched two holes in the top and bottom, and put brads in for the ribbons to go through.

 Here's a picture of the back.  I left the bottom ribbon long because I can add any cute hair clips to it as well (if we ever find them again - or when we have to go buy more). :)

I did Mod Podge the whole front of it, I'm sure most people wouldn't have to but my little ones aren't exactly 'soft' to things I make.  They think because it's homemade it's indestructible. :)  At least they have faith in me. :)

For my second project we got to choose any cut from the Hello Kitty Greetings, again, since I don't own the cartridge I decided to use Create a Critter.  I saw that the Hello Kitty Greetings cart had a cut of just the face on page 29 (super cute), so I cut the cat from Create a Critter and cut off the rest of the body to make it look similar.

I cut the cat at 4.5 so that the face fit the card perfectly.  I used a MS border punch for the pink paper and a My Pink Stamper stamp for the Purr-fect.  Sorry about the glare on the bow, I used the Xyron technique (click here for my step-by-step directions) and the Gossy Accents really made it shine. :)

Remember - you must leave a comment on every one's blog to have a chance to win the Grand Prize Giveaway which is the Love Always stamp set sponsored by Pink By Design. The grand prize will be on Sandra's blog! You will have all weekend to complete the hop and we will draw the winner sometime on Monday or Tuesday.

I'm so glad you stopped by for my first Flaunt it Fridays Blog Hop!!  I can't wait to see how you 'Flaunt' your Hello Kitty project this week at Flaunt it Fridays.  Your next stop is Carley over at The Real iCarley.  You will LOVE her project (she's so amazing)!!!!!!! 

If you get lost along the way, here's the lineup of the AMAZING carfters that you will visit (you really don't want to miss any of them)!!!!

FLAUNT IT FRIDAY'S

SANDRA 

JANIS

DORCAS

MELISSA

CHRISTINA

JESS

DENISE

CORRI

ROSE

ERIKA

AMANDA

JEN 

CELESTE  (YOU ARE HERE)

CARLEY  (YOUR NEXT STOP)

STACEY

ABBY

CHERYL

LAUREL

ELSA

SAUNDRA

PAM

SHARON

SHEANDRA

AMY

JENNY JOHNSON

GLENDA

VIVIANA

PAULA

STEPHANIE

MICHELLE

JD

JENNY K.

Fabulous Fall Blog Hop - Day 2

Welcome to Day 2 of the Fabulous Fall Blog Hop!!!  I hope you're having fun!!  I'm guessing you just came over after visiting Yvette at The Little Things.  Remember - if you came here first make sure you start at the beginning with Cheryl at Cards by CG. :)

For those that know a little about my style you'll know that my little ones often 'help' with my creations; I am first and foremost a Mommy!!  Well, the post today may seem a little cheesy so I hope you don't mind!!!

This coming up week we will be visiting my Parents and my siblings (my dear sister is leaving for an LDS mission), so she will be gone for two years.  Since we are not able to visit my family as often as we'd like, we try to bring cute little homemade gifts from my little ones to give to the family.  It may be as simple as a card or a picture; but with Thanksgiving coming up we wanted to make something a little different.   So here's what we made. :)

  ROCK TURKEYS!!!!!!

My little ones had a blast making these fun little guys!  We went for a walk and found some rocks that were a little bit bigger than the palm of their hands and a smaller one as a head.  I traced their hands onto white cardstock and let them color them.  I cut them after they were colored because I knew that there was no way my youngest would be able to just color the paper (my whole table would have been blue). :)  They didn't want me to paint the rocks (like I had originally wanted); instead they wanted to color them with crayons.  We did use a sharpie for the eyes; my little girl is old enough that she colored the eyes and mouth on hers (the turkey on the right).  I just hot glued the rocks together as well as hot glued the 'feathers' to the 'body'.

Like I said, a super cheesy post!!!  Nothing fancy, just a fun activity to do with any child. :)  I'd love to hear about fun craft activities you've done with a child in your life!

Thank you so much for stopping by!!!  Don't forget about the blog candy I'm offering (click here for more info) as well as the blog candy from our wonderful sponsors (click here for that specific post on Cheryl's blog).

Now that you've gone through all of the blogs in the hop - make sure you start again with Cheryl at Cards by CG tomorrow morning for the last day of our Fabulous Fall Blog Hop!!!!

Just in case you need it - here is a list of all of the AMAZING ladies that are participating in the hop:

Cheryl @ Cards by CG

Jen @ Purple Scrapbooker

Georgiana@ Carson's Cricut Creations

Star @ Stars Paper Passion

Yvette @ The Little Things

Celeste @ C.C.'s Cards and Crafts (YOU ARE HERE)

Thanks again for stopping by!  I'm so glad you did!!!  I hope you've had fun, and don't forget to stop by again tomorrow!! :)

Door Hanging Letter

One of my (many) weaknesses is the fact that I am a very passionate and . . . um . . . energetic person (it really can be a curse). I tend to volunteer for MANY things. I figure if I'm blessed with all of these things in my life - I should share; right?! :) My church group is something I volunteer myself for, and I mean I volunteer for just about EVERYTHING (sometimes I'm shocked they don't tell me to stop volunteering). Well, we have an activity with the ladies where we get together and can make several things. They asked (since I volunteer all of my ideas anyways) if I would help come up with more ideas. There are several things I found online and thought would be simple to try. This was one of those ideas. I just took some matching paper and Mod Podged it onto the letter. I like the colors and figured if they fade or I get sick of them I can always put something different on it. You just attach a ribbon and hang it from your front door. What do you think? I like it!Sorry about the shadow, I was having problems.  Thanks for stopping by!!! Let me know what you think, or if you have created something fun and easy recently (I love help)!! :) TFL!

Wooden Block

I helped some of the ladies in my area with these wooden blocks.  We had a great time, although it was a lot of work.  Most of the ladies made it so that each block just had one letter, I cheated and made it so that the word 'Family' fit onto one block.  I loved helping the ladies do this, they really seemed to enjoy themselves.  Well, this is my creation.  The picture didn't turn out the best, but you can still get the idea.  I used scrap patterned paper for the background.  I inked the edges and modge podged it to the block.  'Family' is cut from Gypsy Wanderings.  I really liked it!!  Thanks for looking!

Vinyl Tile

My DH's side of the family has a reunion this weekend.  I love it because they do an auction to earn money for the next year; and it's always so much fun!!!  Well this year I made a bunch of cards, a perpetual calendar (I didn't take pics, but I'm making one for me so you'll see it), and this tile with a cute saying.  I really liked it, so I thought maybe someone else would.  I used Cuttin' Up for the font; the corners were from Home Accents.  I used My World (classmate) cart for the house and the heart is from Plantin Schoolbook.  I really like how it turned out, I hope you do to.  Thanks for stopping by!!

 Don't you love my little girl's fingers?!  I needed help holding up the tile and she wanted to help. :)