Saturday, March 28, 2015

Everything ABC's Blog Hop ~ Letter 'G'

Welcome to the Everything ABC's Blog Hop!


For this hop we will be featuring the letter 'G'.
 This may be the name of a paper, a stamp set or an embellishment. 
Whatever the crafter has chosen as their 'G' element will be featured in their post.

If you have just hopped onto my blog, please start at the beginning at 
Linda's blog ~ Scrappy Therapy 

If you came from Lauren Moore -  CTMH Craftings  then you're on the right track!

These are my 'G' words for my projects:
Grateful & GrandDogs


First is a card showing Gratitude ~ I am so Grateful for all the blessings I have been receiving as of late



I created this using an upcoming paper called Blossom ~ it will be available beginning April 1st
Stamp sets
Sprig Wreath Flair M1043
Mini Tidings M1047
Diamond embossing folder Z3020 
Pixie Extra Thick Twine Z3035



Next is a Single page layout highlighting my Grand Dogs

I just LOVE these precious girls!
They are an absolute joy ~ with such incredible personalities
(Sadly we lost Rooby last November.  She was 13 1/2 years old... that is old for a Great Pyrenees)


I used Hopscotch B&T paper X7194B
Hopscotch Complements X7194C
Chalk it Up Assortment 
Cardstock Sunset & 
Stamp set used
 Handwritten Print Alphabet E1030

Thanks for checking out my recent projects...

I was the last participant in the hop ~ if you started mid way, then head back to the beginning at Scrappy Therapy  or to see the complete list of participants!


Keep on playing with Paper
Diana

Saturday, March 14, 2015

Make It Crafty Blog Hop ~ Easter Spring Creations

Welcome to the •MAKE•IT•Crafty• Seasonal Blog Hop!

  This month we will be featuring Easter Spring Creations.
   If you've arrive from Lisa's Blog Pretty Paperie Sweets, you are on the right path!
 The blog hop is a great big circle, so you can start here and work your way around.
  If you get lost, you’ll find the complete list of participating consultants here
   This month we have a number of Close To My Heart Consultants sharing their creations using various CTMH products to help you get in a mood for Easter & Spring.  


Got a good start on my Easter cards
The first card is made using Confetti Wishes Paper and Crystal Blue cardstock.  The edges have been distressed using the edge distress tool.
The stamp set used is a retired set called Eastertime ~ It is one of my all time favorites!  
 LOVE!  
The word Easter time was stamped in 3 colors of ink, applied with a sponge dauber ~ Crystal Blue, Honey & Gypsy. The eggs were stamped using the same colors.


This next card is created with another favorite retired stamp set 'Sensational Season' 
The bunny is colored using ShinHan Touch Twin Markers.

I used 2 different color card stocks for the background, Cotton Candy and Canary.  The lace trim is from my stash.
The bow on the bottom is black striped twill.


Note: The set in the Seasonal Expressions called Hopping by has some really cute stamps that will make a great card!


    
Thank you so much for following along on our Blog Hop today!

 I hope you enjoyed all the lovely artwork… 

Now it’s time to head on over to Dominique's Blog at Fun2Cre8  and see her artwork! 

Be sure to visit all the Consultants at their Blogs to get some great crafting ideas! 

Look for our next Blog Hop where we will feature beautiful projects, see you soon!

Everything ABC's Blog Hop ~ Letter 'F'

Welcome to the Everything ABC's Blog Hop!


For this hop we will be featuring the letter 'F'.
 This may be the name of a paper, a stamp set or an embellishment. 
Whatever the crafter has chosen as their 'F' element will be featured in their post.

If you have just hopped onto my blog, please start at the beginning at 
Linda's blog ~ Scrappy Therapy 

If you came from Denise of Inspired By Denise then you're on the right track!

Family & Friends is the theme I have used for this hop

I have created a couple of 2 page layouts 

 First Layout is of Family 
using Hopscotch Workshop on the Go

~ My Mom & Dad enjoying Ice Cream ~





This next 2 page layout is of my Husband Mike 
using Chalk It Up Paper & Compliments

He is Funnya lot of FUN



Page one of the 2 page layout...
~ Some of the funny outfits he wears ~ 


The is page 2 using Flip FlapsHere you see the underlying page before the page protector was added
Funtimes
Here is the same page inside a page protector with a FLIP FLAP ~ notice the picture at the bottom left has changed?




 Now with the flip flap flipped up to reveal the photo below...


Next we have some more Family Fun. 

We were a family of Winter Fun Lovers... Snowmobiling was an activity we all enjoyed ( it is too cold for me now)
So here is a blast from the past!
The background stamping was created with second generation stamping using an expired stamp set from Pear & Partridge WOTG , as is the words Family ~ Live in the Moment was also from an expired WOTG.  Fast & Furious is from a current stampset of the same name, Fast & Furious.



And Lastly a card for a Friend
Using a Hostess reward stamp set Better with a Friend




Thanks for checking out my recent projects...

I was the last participant in the hop ~ if you started mid way, then head back to the beginning at Scrappy Therapy  or to see the complete list of participants!


Supplies used:
Hopscotch Paper Workshop on the Go
Chalk It Up Paper Packet & Compliments
Hostess Reward Stamp Set
Fast & Furious Stamp Set
Glimmer tape





Keep on playing with paper

Diana