Candy.Good.

Happy Halloween!

I just want to share the treats I made my nephews for today.

I used the Jaded Blossom Treat Tag Die and Too Cute to Spook stamp set to create a tag for my little treats. The candy corn is a cut file from Pretty Paper Pretty Ribbons. I tied some hemp twine into a bow and attached it with a glue dot.

 Supplies: 

DCWV Spooky Time Stack

Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons Candy Corn Guy

Jaded Blossom Too Cute to Spook

Jaded Blossom Flag Die 2

Jaded Blossom Treat Tag Die

Peachy Keen Stamps Erkle & Merkle Face Assortment

Hemp Twine

Have a very Happy Halloween!

Jaded Blossom :: Hi Pumpkin

Good morning and Happy Sunday! Today I'm sharing my last post as a Jaded Blossom guest designer. I've had a blast designing alongside of this DT and being involved in all of the Jaded Blossom fun this month. Thanks so much for having me Candace and Michelle, you two are awesome!

The project for today will be one of my last fall type projects for the year. Now it's time to head on to Thanksgiving and Christmas...can you believe it?! Time sure is flying by!

I got some little pumpkin candles at my local Joann's store and added a simple Jaded Blossom tag to it. I used the Layered Journal Frame Die for the tag and added this cute little pumpkin from the Chibi Dressed Pumpkins over at SVG Cutting Files. 

The sentiment is from the Let's Talk Turkey stamp set.

Supplies:

DCWV Amber Autumn 12x12 paper stack

DCWV The Pumpkin Patch 6x6 paper stack

Core'dinations

Jaded Blossom Let's Talk Turkey

Jaded Blossom Layered Journal Frame Die
SVG Cutting Files Chibi Dressed Kids as Pumpkins

Peachy Keen Stamps Princess Face Assortment

hemp twine

Thanks for stopping by!

Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons Birthday Blog Hop!!

Good Morning!

Welcome to the Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons Birthday Blog Hop!!

Today we are celebrating Lisa's (owner/designer of PPPR) birthday! She had a plan for this hop, but we (the Design Team plus guests) have a plan of our OWN because we LOVE her!!!! ;) We are all making special birthday projects using some files from the Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons store AND since birthdays are all about celebrating with friends and  giving gifts, we decided to add guests to the lineup and giveaway a TON of prizes!! These awesome prizes include fun twine, stamp sets and gift certificates to some of our favorite crafty stores!! You seriously do NOT want to miss a single stop in this hop!!  

If you are coming to here from Monica's blog you are in the right place! If you have just stumbled upon this hop, make sure to head back to the Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons blog! But remember - and this is important! - Lisa does NOT have the correct lineup on her blog, because she doesn't know there has been a few ADDITIONS to the lineup thanks to her DT!! SURPRISE, Lisa!! :) Lisa will direct you to the correct blog, but after that please disregard her lineup!! 

And now...onto my project!!

I used the new Make a Wish cut file and the Center Panel Step Card to create this adorable birthday card! 

Oh my goodness, just look at this little face, how could she not just make you smile!

 Supplies:
PaperTrey Ink Kraft and Vintage Cream cardstock
My Mind's Eye So Sophie 6x6 paper stack
Core'dinations
Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons Make a Wish cut files
Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons Center Panel Step Card
Peachy Keen Stamps The Moodies Face Assortment
Avery Elle Oh Happy Day
Hemp Twine
Neat & Tangled Sequins

GIVEAWAY!!

Of course Lisa has an awesome package to give away to one lucky hopper!! 

For a chance to win, you must be a follower of each blog and also leave a comment on each blog. For extra chances, you can also 'LIKE' Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons on Facebook and/or sign up for the Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons Newsletter. A random winner will be chosen for the prize on Tuesday, September 24th. Only US or Canadian mailing addresses please.

Lisa is also offering this cute little Bird-Day file for free this SATURDAY and SUNDAY only, during the blog hop!

 

You can pick him up over at her blog here. If you miss the birdy he will be available for purchase over at Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons starting Monday!

And Lisa is also offering up this adorable Friday Freebie this week!

With our blog hop also comes a new Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons Challenge!!

The theme of the challenge is Birthday and you can link up your projects at the Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons blog until Sunday, October 12th for a chance to win a $10 gift certificate to the store. We can't wait to see what you create using PPPR files!!

WAIT...WHAT?! ANOTHER GIVEAWAY?!

In honor of Lisa's birthday, I am offering up TWO Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons files to one lucky follower! To be entered into my special giveaway all you have to do is be a follower on my blog and leave a comment on this post! Don't forget to 'like' my Facebook Fan Page too!

(Once I randomly pick the winner of this giveaway, I'll contact you to see if you would like the cutting files OR the digital clip art files.)

And the files coordinating PERFECTLY with some My Creative Time stamps! Your next stop on the hop is the super talented Emma, so head on over to her blog to find out how you can win the coordinating stamp sets!

Now onto the next stop in the hop!! Head on over to Emma's blog!! 

Here is the CORRECT hop lineup in case you get lost along the way!! 

Lisa ~ http://prettypaperprettyribbons.blogspot.com/

Barb ~ http://BugBites411.blogspot.com/

Julie K. ~http://jk-littlebitofbling.blogspot.com/

Brianna ~ http://www.Bloeffelbein.blogspot.com/

Jessica Esch ~http://chick-n-scrap.blogspot.com

Candace ~ http://scrappin2littleprincesses.blogspot.com/

Monica ~http://www.monicascreativemadness.com/

Jeanne ~ http://www.jeannespapercrafts.com/

Emma ~ http://www.creativetimeforme.com/

Melisa ~ http://www.melisascraftycreations.blogspot.com/

Nanne ~ http://nannes-creations.blogspot.com/

Nicole ~ http://teachdanz.blogspot.com/

Kathy ~ http://kathyand3kids.blogspot.com/

Shannon ~ http://designsofapaddymack.typepad.com/

Sarah ~ http://pinkcricut.com/

Tanya ~ http://nonnascraftcorner.blogspot.com/

Ana Maria ~ http://shortycreations.blogspot.com/

Thanks for hopping along on our surprise birthday hop for Lisa! And HAPPY, HAPPY Birthday Lisa!

You've been struck by cu-pig!

Good morning! Are you ready for another Valentine project? 

I couldn't resist cutting one of the piggies from the Lettering Delights Hogs and Kisses cut sets. :) And I knew exactly what I wanted my sentiment to say, but unfortunately I don't have a stamp that says this...so I had to use the print and cut feature on my Cameo to create it myself.

Isn't it perfect?

I used the Pretty paper, Pretty Ribbons Layered Labels 1 cutting files to create the card base in Silhouette Studio. The card base measures 5 inches x 5 inches.

To create the print and cut file, I just took the base layer and added the font to it. You have to make sure the line color and fill color match (in my case I chose black) to have a well printed sentiment on patterned or colored paper. 

The pink layer is from a 6x6 paper stack, so I just used some TomBow Repositionable adhesive to stick it to my 8 1/2 x 11 inch standard paper. I've tried to cut the paper down to a 6x6, but I've found that it shrinks my file down. Not sure if it was something I had done, but I know I hadn't changed the size. :) Then feed the paper through the printer, then the cameo and voila!

Supplies: 

PaperTrey Ink Black cardstock

Fancy Pants Designs Time for Spring 6x6 paper stack

Fancy pants Designs Love Note 6x6 paper stack

Misc Bazzill cardstock

Lettering Delights Hogs and Kisses Cut It set

Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons Layered Labels 1 cutting files

Liz's PaperLoft Boutique black hemp twine

That's it for today! Hope you all have a fabulous Tuesday!

I had so much fun printing this sentiment, that I've created another project using this same technique for my post on Thursday...so don't forget to stop back by!

How about one more birthday card. :)

Thank goodness it's almost Friday! And today I've got one more birthday card to share!

I made this card for one of my co-workers. :)

I used the Simple Stories Happy Day paper stack to create this card. There's no die cutting machines needed, just a paper trimmer. 

Supplies:

PaperTrey Ink VIntage Cream cardstock

Stampin' Up Island Indigo cardstock

Simple Stories Happy Day 6x6 paper stack

Gina K. Designs Birthday Greetings

Liz's PaperLoft Boutique hemp twine

Misc Button

I hope the rest of your Thursday is simply fabulous!

Happy Birthday!

Yay for Mondays!! :)

I know my blogging has been somewhat MIA lately...but I hope to be back soon!

Today, I have a super quick birthday card to share with you using some My Creative Time dies and a Gina K Designs stamp!

I made this birthday card for one of my best friends, and I just realized yesterday morning that I have yet to send it to her! Sorry Shawna! I swear the Thanksgiving holiday just snuck up on me and I totally spaced it out. I hope you get it soon!

See this SUPER perfect Stitched XL Label die?! It's a new die offered by Miss Emma over at My Creative Time! It fits perfectly inside the xl label die and is most definitely a must have! And these little flags are from a new die set from My Creative Time called Vintage Stitched Label dies.

Supplies:

PaperTrey Ink Vintage Cream and Kraft cardstock

Stampin' Up Early Espresso cardstock

Studio Calico Classic Calico Collection Vol. 2 6x6 paper stack

My Creative Time XL Label die

My Creative Time Stitched XL Label die

My Creative Time Vintage Stitched Label dies

Gina K Designs Birthday Greetings

Liz's PaperLoft Boutique hemp twine

Have a great Monday!

And HAPPY BIRTHDAY Shawna!! I hope your day is just fabulous!

Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons Fall Blog Hop!

Good morning! 

If you've just come here from Barb's blog, you are hopping in the right direction! If you just stumbled upon this post and would like to start at the beginning of the hop, please visit Lisa's blog!

Don't forget to hop all the way through, because there is also a fabulous prize to be given away!

For today's hop, we are all creating a fall or Thanksgiving themed project using some of the super cute Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons files! For my adorable little pumpkin pie project, I used the new Thanksgiving Feast cut files and the Pumpkin Spice Pattern Pack 1 and Pumpkin Spice Flourish digital papers!

And who doesn't love pumpkin pie?!

Supplies:

Stampin' Up Early Espresso cardstock

PaperTrey ink Vintage Cream cardstock

Core'dinations

Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons Thanksgiving Feast cut files

Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons Pumpkin Spice Pattern Pack 1 digital papers

Pretty paper, Pretty Ribbons Pumpkin Spice Flourish digital papers

Jaded Blossom Turkey Poop stamp set

Scrappy Mom's Alphabet Soup stamp set and die

Liz's PaperLoft Boutique Jute Ribbon

Liz's PaperLoft Boutique hemp twine

GIVEAWAY TIME!!

For a chance to win this fabulous prize

you must be a follower of all the blogs in this hop and leave a comment on each blog. For additional chances to win, you can also "LIKE" the Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons Facebook page and/or sign up for the Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons newsletter!

Thanks for stopping by and hopping with us today! We can't wait to see you back for the next hop!

And if you've gotten lost somewhere along the line, here is the complete line-up!

Lisa

Nicole

Ana Maria

Melisa

Candace

Barb

Jeanne

My Creative Time :: Scrapping the Little Things

Good morning! Are you ready for another segment of Scrapping the Little Things over at My Creative Time? Every other Monday, Emma challenges the design team to create layouts! Super fun (and super challenging since I am WAY behind on scrapbooks!) and it offers me so much inspiration to get working on some!

Well guess what? I finally got my hands on some Smash products! I didn't even realize that they are sold at my Wal-Mart, but now that I know it's there...watch out! :) I purchased a couple of books and a few of the accessories just to get me started. 

For my very first Smash page, I wanted to include something that will get me going at full steam. So what better than my cameras! I mean without my camera, I wouldn't be able to scrap anything! So I took some pics of my favorite equipment that I use to capture my family memories. 

I generally use my Nikon D700 or D7000 and a handful of different lenses.

A couple of my favorite lenses are my Nikkor 85mm f1.8D and Nikkor 50mm f1.4G. And of course my Nikkor Micro lens. :)

Another piece of equipment that we use quite often is our Sony HandyCam. 

Supplies:

Smash Eco Style Binder

Smash Date Stamp

Smash Sticky Notes

Smash Clips

Graphic 45 A Ladies Diary 8x8 paper stack

Core'dinations

My Creative Time Just Simply Live

My Creative Time Camera Shy

My Creative Time Just Tags

My Creative Time Flower Petal Dies

Zutter Distress-it-all

Tim Holtz Tiny Attacher

3 Girl Jam Crinkle Ribbon

Liz's PaperLoft Boutique hemp twine

Stampin' Up corner punch

Stampin' Up Notebook border punch

Misc buttons and brads

Glossy Accents

Copics

I hope you enjoyed my very first Smash layout! Stop my My Creative Time for some more layout inspiration!

3 Girl JAM/Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons Co-blog Hop!

Welcome to the 3 Girl JAM / Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons Co-blog Hop! 

If you've just come from Madge's blog then you are hopping in the right direction! If you've just stumbled across my blog and would like to start at the beginning of the hop, click here!

3 Girl Jam and Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons have teamed up for this fabulous blog hop! We are using Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons cut files, digital clip art, and digital paper packs and 3 Girl Jam crinkle ribbon!

And with that, here' is my project featuring these fabulous projects!

I made the base of the card with a shape in the Make The Cut library. I duplicated the shape, mirrored it and then welded the two sides together the create the base. The top layer was created with the internal shadow feature, and the rectangle is another shape from the library. I cut out all the shapes using my Silhouette Cameo.

This adorable octopus is from the Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons Sea Life Cutting Files! Isn't just the cutest, ever?! I cut it out using Core'dinations cardstock.

The pattern paper comes from the My Mind's Eye Nostalgia 6x6 paper stack. The crinkle ribbon is of course from 3 Girl Jam and I used the Antique White and Aqua Splash colors to create a double looped bow. I finished it off with some hemp twine and a kraft button. 

The tag was created using the My Creative Time Teeny Tag Greetings stamp and die set. 

GIVEAWAY TIME!!!

Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons and 3 Girl Jam are both offering a $25 gift card to their store!

In order to be eligible to win, you must be a follower of both the Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons and 3 Girl Jam blogs. You must also comment on every blog post in this blog hop.

AND FOR AN ADDITIONAL ENTRY:

LIKE Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons and 3 Girl Jam on Facebook then go back to those two blogs and let them know you like them!

Prize winners will be announced on both the Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons and 3 Girl Jam blogs on Sunday October 7!

GOOD LUCK!

Your next stop on the hop is the super talented Jessica!

And if you happen to get lost somewhere along the way, here is the complete blog hop lineup!

Julie - 3 Girl jam

Lisa - Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons

Abby

Ana Maria

Carri

Melisa

Madge

Jeanne - That's me!

Jessica - You're next stop!

Candace

AND WE'VE GOT SOME SALES FOR YOU!!

Both companies are offering a coupon for 25% off your purchase!

 So what are you waiting for? Head on over to both blogs and pick up some of these fabulous products, I'm telling...you won't be sorry! 

My Creative Time :: Beary Special Blog Hop!

If you're looking for my BIG GIVEAWAY post, click here! 

BUT I've got some fabulous news regarding my giveaway! 

Next Thursday happens to be my birthday! So in honor of that, I'm going to give away these items regardless of the number of blog followers OR Facebook fans!! All you have to do to be entered in one of the four giveaways is to leave a comment on the giveaway post by Tuesday at midnight PST. On Wednesday, I'll pick the winners through Random.org and announce them right here on Thursday the 4th!

Don't forget, I've got some fabulous prizes to give away from the following companies!

My Creative Time

Echo Park

The Twinery

Pretty Paper Graphics

So, what are you waiting for...let's start spreading the word!! 

Good morning! It's Friday and today over at My Creative Time we have a "beary" special surprise for you!

If you've just come from Jayne's blog, then you're hopping in the right direction! If you just came to my blog to visit this morning, head on over to Emma's blog to start at the beginning of the hop!

Even though it's not quite Halloween, Emma has decided to give you all a "Beary special Treat!" This doesn't cause weight gain but it will cause CUTENESS OVERLOAD! Included in this hop, you will see a "beary special" stamp set that was designed by Emma for this special hop! 

Also joining us for this hop are 5 VERY TALENTED GUEST DESIGNERS!

And with that...here's my "beary" cute project!

This card base was created within Silhouette Studio by welding the two shapes to together to create the base. I used the internal offset feature to create the top layer and then just created a square to fit in the middle. :)

This super cute little bear is the Basic Bear from Bear Hugs by Art and Scraps. I cut it with Make the Cut and my Silhouette Cameo.

Supplies: 

Stampin' Up Early Espresso cardstock

PaperTrey Ink Vintage Cream cardstock

My Mind's Eye Away We Go 6x6 paper stack

My Creative Time Beary Special Thoughts

Bear Hugs by Art and Scraps Basic Bear cut file

Seeing Spots Cuttlebug embossing folder

Liz's PaperLoft Boutique hemp twine

misc buttons

***GIVEAWAY ALERT***

Emma has a few GREAT giveaways to give to THREE LUCKY peeps!

1st GRAND PRIZE - "Teddy bear Parade" Cricut cartridge AND this newest "Beary Special Thoughts" stamp set!

2nd PRIZE - "Create A Critter 2" Cricut cartridge and this newest "Beary Special Thoughts" stamp set!

3rd PRIZE - "Beary Special Thoughts" stamp set!

How FUN is this? All you have to do is leave your comments on each designer's blogs! The more blogs you comment on, the BETTER your chances at winning! Random.org will pick all the winners on Tuesday! So you have until Sunday, September 30th by midnight PST to get all your comments in! AND PLEASE don't forget to leave a way for us to contact you just in case YOU are one of the lucky winners!

Good luck! :)

You're next stop on the hop is the super talented Katie!

And if you get lost somewhere along the way, here's the complete blog lineup!

Emma

Joy

Amy

Cassandra

Cathryn

Cheryl

Cindy B.

Debbie C.

Glora

Jayne

Jeanne - That's me!

Katie - You're next stop!

Kim

Kim S.

Leanne

Liz

Micia

Nancy

Nikki

Rosie

Ruthie

Shar

Tracy

Veronica

Have a fabulous Friday!