All Things Altered Winter Blog Hop (with prizes!)

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Hi everyone!

 

Welcome to the All Things Altered Winter Blog Hop!

I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving, surrounded by friends and family! After all of that hard work cooking and cleaning, you deserve to take a little break and hop along with us!

 

If you are here from Candice's wonderful blog, you are in the right place. If you just happened on to my blog, head on back to Pam's blog, Scrapbook Flair. That's where it all starts. You don't want to miss a single project or opportunity to win some fun prizes!

 

My project is very simple, but don't we all need simple this time of year? If you are like me, you are in the hyper-holiday mode and it just seems so hard to get my "to do" list whittled down.

 

I decided to alter a little 5 1/2" by 4 1/4" spiral notebook.

 

 

I used My Mind's Eye - Signature Christmas Holiday Glitter Book to cover the front and create the die cuts. The dies are Spellbinder's #S5-121 Frosty Forms set. I blinged it up with White and LeCreme Half Pearls from Want2Scrap, and assorted ribbons and lace from Really Reasonable Ribbon.

 

I thought I would give a gift to one of my wonderful followers since it has been awhile and I love sending happy mail.

 

How about the notebook that I created for this hop and some bling from my favorite bling shop....Want2Scrap?  :)

 

 

Just follow my blog (if you don't already) and leave a comment below. My followers area is at the top of my blog, just under my photo.

 

I will draw the lucky winner on Sunday November 25th.

 

Your last stop on the hop is at sweet Pinky's blog. Bet she has something really cool to share with you!

 

Thanks so much for hopping by! :)



CardMaker Holiday Yummies Blog Hop

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Hi everyone and welcome to CardMaker magazine's "Holiday Yummies" blog hop!

The girls have all created fun little treat packaging with coordinating cards/tags to share with you today. We though it might give you some gift ideas for those special people in your lives who love to receive home-made goodies or treats.

 

I decided do a gift bag filled with peanut brittle. My little secret is, it's microwave brittle and only takes about 10 minutes from start to finish! You could whip of several gifts in no time flat.

 

To make it gift worthy, I simply used a flat bottom cellophane bag from ClearBags.com, added some My Mind's Eye Signature Christmas Holiday Glitter designer papers for a topper, then created this fun tag with Spellbinder's 2012 Heirloom Ornaments. I embellished the ornament with Ranger Ink's Gold embossing powder and Want2Scrap's White Pearls and Turquoise Rhinestones. The ornament was attached with some pretty Turquoise Organza from Really Reasonable Ribbon. The sentiment was stamped with a "vintage" Stampin' Up set and Ranger's Aquamarine Archival ink.

 
Now, the only question is....who's name shall I put inside? :)

 

I thought I would share my recipe just incase I might have got your mouth watering for peanut brittle. :)

Microwave Peanut Brittle
1 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups raw peanuts
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1 tablespoon butter
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda

Mix sugar, salt, and syrup in a microwave safe bowl and cook on high for 5 minutes. Working quickly, stir in peanuts, vanilla, and butter. Microwave an additional 1 1/2 minutes. Remove from microwave and stir in baking soda. Quickly pour onto a baking sheet that has been coated with butter or non-stick spray. Cool, break into pieces and enjoy!
 

Make sure and visit the rest of the girls to see what yummy gifts they have to share. :)

 

Anya

Carolyn

Colleen

Glenda

Jeanie

Kimberly

Brooke

Thanks for hopping by!


Hip Hop Flip Flop! Another RRRR Blog Hop!!! :)

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Hi Everyone!

It is the 13th of the month so it's time for another Really Reasonable Ribbon's Ramblings blog hop!

If you found your way here from Really Reasonable Ribbon's Ramblings, you are in the right place!

If you just happened on to my blog, head on back there, because that it where it all starts! :)

You don't want to miss any of the awesome projects the girls have created for your viewing pleasure...or a chance at a great prize from Really Reasonable Ribbon.

Here is my card...

I did a bit of CASEing this time, I saw an adorable card with a "flip flop" tutorial that Vickie Papaioannou did for the Lily Pad Cards blog. You should really go check it out! :)   HERE'S THE LINK.
BUT WAIT!!!!
Don't head off to check out the tutorial until after you have left a comment.  You can't win the hop prize if you don't leave a comment!  ;)  ;)

When I saw Vicky's card, I knew instantly which of this month's Really Reasonable Ribbon's July Ribbon of the Month Club styles I would use. It just screams FLIP FLOPS!  ;)

Here is a close up of the fun ribbon and flip flops.

I used some pretty My Mind's Eye "Summer Song" designer paper, Discount Card Stock's amazing 110# Brilliant White (card base and square) and 130# Brilliant White (for the bottoms of the flip flops).
The fun sentiment is from a discontinued  Simon Says Stamp original set. Sorry...didn't realize it until I went to link it. ;(
BTW...I thought the sentiment worked perfect even though it came from a "frog" set.  We are on a "HOP", the flip flop tutorial is so fun I want to SKIP, and before long, you will be "JUMP"ing on the the next link of the hop!  :)

Bonnie will be giving away a July Ribbon Monthly Club kit plus some other goodies to a random commentor so please make sure and comment on all of the girl's projects to increase your chances of winning!

Your next stop on the hop is Andrea's Creative Paper Trail. You're gonna love it! :)

Thanks so much for dropping by today!

Hugs,

True :D

           

Time for an Inky Antics "Box or Bag" BLOG HOP!!!!

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Hi Everyone!

My Friend Jackie from Inky Antics thought it was time that the design team had another blog hop. I agree! Fun fun fun!!!

If you came here from Sweet Crystal's blog, you are in the right place! If you just happened on here, you will want to go back to the start at Jackie's blog.

Jackie challenged each of us to create a gift box or bag using the "Gifts in a Snap" stamps.

They are really cool! I used the #V1-1223 Rectangle Box Template and it was so quick and easy to make my little "Chick Teabag Gift Holder".

I also used Inky Antics #0689H "Moments Shared" and #10885H "Tea Time Chicks" stamps to decorate my box.

The designer papers out of the "Out and About" stack from My Mind's Eye. The cardstock is Simply Smooth White 80# and Turquoise 65# from Discount CardStock.

The ribbon is Echinacea Hand-dyed Silk from Really Reasonable Ribbon.

BTW...they are having a 10% off sale through midnight tonight! Go to the RRR blog for the discount code. ;)

I water colored the images then added some distress ink to the edges. I finished it off with a couple of Prima flowers, a brad, and some yummy tea bags.
I get to use it as a gift already...Jackie loved it so much, I am sending it to her! :)

The hop ends on Sunday, May 1st at midnight Central time. We invite you to visit each DT members’ blog and leave feedback about their creation. Three winners will be drawn at random to receive one of our template stamps. The more you comment, the better your chances are to win. (Limit one comment per blog, please). The winners’ names will be announced on the Inky Antics  blog next Monday, so remember to stop back and see if you've won.

The next stop on your hop is the super talented Michelle's blog.

Thanks so much for "hopping" by!

Hugs,

True :D

Sentimental Flowers "Birthday Bud"

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Hi everyone! :)

Today's card is done with the "Sentimental Flowers" set that I illustrated for Clear Dollar Stamps. I might be a little biased since it is my drawing, but I find myself using this set again and again. It is just so versatile and sweet...if I say so myself. There are so many sentiments that it is great for many occasions. The SVG file that cuts out the parts on my Cricut make it super fast and easy too!

This is what the entire set looks like.

Download the "Sentimental Flowers Cuttin' Up"  SVG files for just $1.00! ;)

That jaw-droppingly-beautiful ribbon is Really Reasonable Ribbon's ~ Moss 1" Satin with Grosgrain Edge Ribbon.

Thanks so much for dropping by today! :)

Hugs,

True :D

Card Recipe:
CDS STAMPS USED: "Sentimental Flowers"
CS/PAPERS: TPT Heavenly White, My Mind's Eye -"Summer Song"
INK: Staz-On Jet Black
ACCENTS/TOOLS: Sentimental Flowers SVG, Cricut, RRR Green Satin ribbon, sewing machine with green thread, Beacon's ~ Fabri-tac glue, Score-Tape, foam tape, Ranger Perfect Pears, Diamond Glaze, Stickles in Lime Green, border punch, WOC Rose
COLORING: Watercolors

3 CDS Sneak Peek Projects!

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Hi Everyone!

I have lots to share with you today so I will keep it as short and sweet as possible!  :)

My first card is done with the "Sentimental Flowers" set that I illustrated for Clear Dollar Stamps.

The flower and leaves were cut using the new downloadable SVG files that we are now creating for use with Cricuts and other cutting machines. They are too cool!

Both will be available on February 1st. 

The beautiful ribbon is Really Reasonable Ribbon's - Green Glitz.

There are lots of flower elements to mix and match and 5 different sentiments that will work for many occasions.

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This fun bookmark was done using the "Hoppy Day" stamp set illustrated by Laurie Wilson.

I also used the Tabs and Tags dies and the Tabs and Tags Additions stamp set.

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 The notebook was decorated with some papers for the Best of K&Company stack and the beautiful new "Bold Butterflies" stamp set illustrated by Lori McCroskey. They were cut with the "Bold Butterflies Die" set also releasing February 1st!

The pretty ribbon is Old Gold Satin from Really Reasonable Ribbon.

The jewels are Gradient Gem Stickers from Creative Charms, that I colored with Copic markers to match.

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Thanks so much for dropping in. I hope you will head over to Lori's blog to see more sneaks and to get the links for all of the amazing artists that have created projects for your inspiration.

You will want to check back tomorrow for even more sneak sets!  ;)

Hugs,

True :D

Card Recipe:
CDS STAMPS USED: "Sentimental Flowers"
CS/PAPERS: TPT Heavenly White and Azalea, My Mind's Eye - "Summer Song"
INK: Staz-On Jet Black
ACCENTS/TOOLS: Sentimental Flowers SVG, Cricut, RRR Green Glitz ribbon sewing machine with orange thread, Score-Tape, foam tape, metal brads, Diamond Glaze, Stickles in Yellow and Lime Green
COLORING: Watercolors

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Bookmark Recipe:
CDS STAMPS USED: Hoppy Frogs
CS/PAPERS: TPT-Heavenly White and Flame, My Mind's Eye-Summer Song
INK: Staz-On Jet Black, CDS-Spring leaf and Pucker Up
ACCENTS/TOOLS: CDS Tabs and Tags Dies, Wizard and square Nestabilities, Stickles in Orange Peel and Lime Green, Diamond Glaze, Fabri-Tac Glue Tassel, green brads
COLORING: Watercolors

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Notebook Recipe:
CDS STAMPS USED: Bold Butterflies
CS/PAPERS: K&Company's Best of K stack, Core'dinations
INK: Staz-On Timber Brown
MARKERS: Copics E35 and B05
ACCENTS/TOOLS:CDS Butterfly Dies, CM corner punch, Creative Charms-Clear Gradient gems, Puffy Paint in Yellow and Light Blue, Printer, sewing machine with teal thread, Notebook, Score-Tape, foam tape, gold ribbon

Really Reasonable Ribbon/Whimsy Challenge Starts Today!!!!!

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Hello Everyone! 

Happy New Year!

Today we start a brand new year so I thought that a great challenge theme would be "Something New Plus Ribbons".

All you have to do is create a card or project with something new and ribbon, and head over to Really Reasonable Ribbon's Ramblings and join us in this fun challenge. Be sure to read the simple rules so you can be entered into the drawing for one of the prizes offered by RRR and Whimsy Stamps.

Now I know all of my crafty friends had to have received something new in your stocking to craft with. Or perhaps you got in on some of the great deals that the big craft stores had running. It would be fun if when posting about your card that you tell us what new item you used!

I am using a new (to me anyhow) digi called "Dragon's Little Friend" that MelJen has to offer over @ Whimsy Stamps. I think her images are all just too sweet!  :)

The designer paper is new too. It was a gift to myself...hard to resist using 50% off coupons and free shipping @ Joann's! LOL!

The DP stack is My Mind's Eye's ~ "Summer Song".

The gorgeous ribbon is Green Glitz, my all time fave from Really Reasonable Ribbon!

That pretty shimmery pink cardstock is Azalea Mica Metallic from The Paper Temptress. The base is her Heavenly White.

I popped the dragon, then popped his wing for added dimension then covered him in Diamond Stickles to match the ribbon.

I made the sentiment on my computer.

Thanks so much for dropping by!

I hope to see you and your project in the RRRR "Something New" challenge!

Hugs,

True :D

Really Reasonable Ribbon Bookmark

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Hi Everyone!

Happy Monday!

As we are getting closer to Christmas, if you are like me, you are starting to scramble to get all of your crafty gifts finished.

Today, I did another quick little project that is a great gift for teachers, book club friends, or just about anyone.

All you need is about 15" piece of pretty ribbon, (I used Really Reasonable Ribbon's ~ Green Glitz), some coordinating cardstock, an embellishment or two and a couple of baubles!

The papers are from My Mind's Eye ~ Summer Song

The filigree flower on the end of the ribbon is from Stampin' Up

The green gem flower center is from The Paper Studio

The flowers are Prima.

Thanks so much for dropping by!

Hugs,

True :D

Prayer Card Set - CDS Day 3 of December Sneak Peeks

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Welcome to day # 3!

This pretty (if I do say so myself ;)...) set is done with the new Prayer Card stamp set from Clear Dollar Stamps.

This would make a very thoughtful gift for people in your church family, family, and friends.

I was lucky enough to have received a single prayer card form Lori of CDS and she had written on it when she prayed for me and what she prayed for and slipped it into a card. This would be an awesome way for you to show theos you care about that you have been thinking and praying for them.

Remember to check out the other CDS girls sneak peeks by clicking on their names in my upper left hand side bar. There are all GREAT...you won't want to miss them!

CARD RECIPE:

Clear Dollar Stamp's: "Prayer Card"

CARDSTOCK: Coordinations - tan and turquoise

DESIGNER PAPEER: Flair designs-"Amazing Grace" pack

INK: Staz-On - Jet Black, Color Box cat's Eyes - Chestnut and warm green, Versa Magic Dew Drop- Oasis Green

ACCESSORIES: Wizard, rectangle and scalloped rectangle Nestabilities, RibonFX-Aqua organza, Fashion Accessories -cross jewelry finding (from Wal-Mart

Glad you stopped by! Please be a sweetie and let me know what you think.

Also...don't forget to scroll down and see my other December peeks, if you have not been here in the last couple of days.

Hugs,

True :)

Frankie Frog Lunch Box Note - CDS Sneak Peek #2 for today

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Hello!

I interrupt this football game to post another sneak peek! LOL!

Meet Frankie the Frog. He is one of Clear Dollar Stamps December releases. Isn't he just adorable!?!

He would work great for just about anyone. Male/female young/old. This one will be going in a lunch bucket.

I love poping little notes in my guy's lunchbox every now and then...just because!

The inside sentiment is also a new release. Both will be available to purchase December 1st.

Remember, you can click on any picture to enlarge. :)

Don't forget to check out the other CDS girls sneak peeks by clicking on their names in my upper left hand side bar. There are all GREAT...you won't want to miss them!

CARD RECIPE:

Clear Dollar Stamp's: "Frankie Frog" and "You Make Me Smile"

CARDSTOCK: DCWV Shimmer stack green and orange

DESIGNER PAPEER: My Mind's Eye- Abby Lane - Lizard Eggs

INK: Staz-On - Jet Black, Color Box cat's eye- sienna

ACCESSORIES: Wizard, round and rounds scalloped Nestabilities, Green Stickles, Crystal Effects

 

Glad you stopped by! Please be a sweetie and let me know what you think.

Also...don't forget to scroll down and see my other December peeks, if you have not been here in the last couple of days.

Hugs,

True :)

"Baked For You" Cookie Gift Label

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Hello All,

I thought I would share this cute little cookie label I made with "Clear Dollar Stamp's" "Baked For You Tag Set". I just used a couple of the stamps and there are so many more. It would be a wonderful set to have so you could make some nice Christmas or any time baked gifts.
I used "My Mind's Eye's"
Holliday Glitter Book" DP, Bazzil Dots -Clover, and Bazzil Bling light teal CS.
Hubby liked it when I made this one because he got homemade chocolate chip cookies! LOL!

I am entering this in the following challenges:
Whimsy Stamps - Watercolors
My Time To Craft - Tags So Much
Creative Inspirations - New or Neglected
I used the brand new release "Baked For You" set from CDS
Please leave a comment and let me know what you think....now, I am going for a glass of milk! LOL!
Hugs,
True :)