A Little Bit of Bling

My New Toy!

2012-03-12T16:40:00.000-05:00

Hi Everyone!

I did it.....

I bought a Silhouette Cameo.

And I love it.

I've been having so much fun learning all about it. I've made some mistakes, wasted some paper, and spent hours way too late into the night working on it, but I don't care.

I think I'm in love.

:0)

Here's a little gift box that I made.

I cute-i-fied it up with some 3 Girl JAM ribbon and background and sentiment stamps from Pink by Design.

Who else is taking the leap to the Silhouette? Or have you always had one?

PS- I'm keeping my Cricut too. It will always be my first love. :0)

Big Dreams

2012-03-10T00:01:00.000-06:00

Hi Everyone!

Friday was my day to post at the Pink By Design site.

This was a special card and a notebook that I made for my Sister to congratulate her on her new business. I'm so proud of you Angie!
She sells Organa Gold Coffee- and it awesome! Check out her website HERE!!

I love how these stamps are so versatile. You can use them for cards, gifts, layouts, home decor, etc.... The possibilities are endless!

The right stamp makes all the difference in the world and can easily change your project. I wanted to make a coordinating card and notebook and wanted them to look like a set- but not be all matchy matchy. ( I think I pulled it off!)

Thanks for stopping by today!!

A2 sized card

4"x6" notebook

Supplies used:

Sentiments on Notebook from PBD Subway Art

Sentiment on Card from PBD Small Things, Jan 2012 Stamp of the Month

Paper- My Minds Eye

White cardstock for notebook pages

Crinkle Ribbon- 3 Girl JAM

The Cinch- binding

Sparkle Ribbon and Gems from my stash

PBD Post

2012-03-09T00:02:00.001-06:00

Hi Everyone!

Today is my lucky day to be posting at the Pink By Design site.

I want to share a card and a notebook that I made for my Sister to congratulate her on her new business. I'm so proud of you Sissy!

I'll show you just a peek. You'll have to go to Pink by Design to see the whole thing.

I'm such a tease!

The Hunger Games

2012-03-06T20:52:00.000-06:00

Hi Everyone!

I finished reading the Hunger Games Trilogy by Suzanne Collins recently and I will admit- I got a little obsessed with it.

I can not wait for the movie to come out on March 23 (which also happens to be my girls' birthday!).

Both of my girls are fascinated by the books too- and have lots of friends who enjoy them also.

I decided to make some Mockingjay magnets for the kids (and one for me!)

So if anyone needs to get a hold of me on 3/23- you know where I'll be!

Happy Hunger Games, and may the odds be ever in your favor!

Linking up to:

Sarah Hamer Designs (Pink Cricut) Link Up Party because I know Sarah is a Hunger Games fan too! :0)

Thanks for stopping by!

Cute Thank You

2012-03-05T22:42:00.000-06:00

Hi Everyone!

I have missed my blog!

Life gets so busy sometimes that it's hard to fit everything in!

I've been working, cleaning my house (we showed it to someone who was possibly interested in buying it- we'll have to wait and see!), I have been crafting (just not posting), and today I spent my "day off" making new colors of Crinkle Ribbon for 3 Girl JAM! (So-- if you're a fan- keep watching for it!)

Today I made a cute little Thank You card.

The die cut is from Cricut Lite Sweet Shop

Sentiment is Pink By Design: Giant Greetings

The sentiment is "fake embossed"- see how I did it HERE.

A few Challenges:

The Paper Variety: Tic Tac Toe- Emboss, Card, Die Cut

Craft Your Passion: Anything Goes

The Kraft Journal: Fun Shape

Thanks for stopping by!

PBD Kiss Me I'm Irish Blog Hop

2012-02-29T05:00:00.002-06:00

**Click HERE for Amy Jo's Birthday Bash Blog Hop**

Hi Everyone!

Welcome to the Pink By Design Kiss Me I'm Irish Blog Hop!

This month the PBD team and some special Guests are inspired by the upcoming Holiday.

Please make sure you start at the beginning of the Hop at the Pink By Design site. Once you are completely in awe of the fantastic projects you see, we would love for you to link up your own project.

Green, shamrocks, pots of gold...... anything that inspires you is what we want to see!

You don't have to use Pink By Design stamps, but of course we would LOVE to see them in your projects! :0)

I made a banner to hang on my front door.

(My kids tell me it is time to take down the Christmas wreath! LOL!!)

I used DCWV paper from the Green Tea stack for the green and brown papers.

Cricut carts used: Elegant Edges (base shape), Paisley (4 leaf clover), Cindy Loo (font).

Sentiment: Pink By Design

Tied it all together with 3 Girl JAM Crinkle Ribbon from the Irish Flag Package.

Your next stop is Rebekah!!

Here is whole the lineup...

Pink By Design Blog http://www.pinkbydesignstamps.com

Elizabeth http://www.217Creations.com

Melissa Mink http://myscraphour.blogspot.com/

Gloria http://gloriasgoofycraftspot.blogspot.com/ 

 Sukie 'Scrappin' Dhilly' http://scrappindhilly.blogspot.com/

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

Rebekah http://craftyteachermom.blogspot.com

Don't forget to link up your project!!

Thanks for stopping by!

Amy Jo's Birthday Bash & Blog Hop

2012-02-28T00:01:00.009-06:00

Hi Everyone!

Welcome to Amy Jo's Birthday Bash & Blog Hop! We are so excited you could join us today to help celebrate Amy's birthday!

If you arrived here from Beckie's blog then you are in the right place! If you just happened upon my blog today, please start at the beginning with Amy Jo because you don't want to miss out on the fabulous prizes that are being sponsored!

This is a two-day hop; however, we are only making one project. That should give you two full days to go through the entire hop and leave comments on each blog and become followers of each blog, if you are not already, to be entered to win some of our sponsored prizes! Some blogs may be offering blog candy as well so this is a hop you're gonna wanna finish!

Here is my card and a little 4"x6" notebook that I made for Amy.

I tried to keep both the card and the notebook sweet and simple. The papers are all from My Minds Eye and the sentiments are both from Pink By Design.

The sparkly ribbon is from my stash and the pink and white Crinkle Ribbon is from 3 Girl JAM.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMY!!

Thanks for joining us and helping us celebrate along with Amy!

Your next stop is:

Jearise - http://lorbysworld.blogspot.com

Hello, Friend

2012-02-24T00:02:00.004-06:00

Hi Everyone!

I am so excited to posting for the first time on the Pink By Design blog!

Today's project is a very simple- and no electronic cutting machine required- card.

I wanted the main focus to be the sentiment from the new Giant Greetings stamp set.

This set has 6 large size greetings to share your thoughts in a BIG way!

Make sure you stop by the PBD blog to see how I made this super easy and super cute (if I do say so myself) card.

Entering in to a few challenges:
DL Art Thankful Thursday: Anything Goes
The Paper Shelter: Add a Sentiment
Made Especially For You: 3 Papers

Thanks for stopping by!

Happy Birthday!

2012-02-22T06:42:00.002-06:00

Hi Everyone!

It was my Husband's Birthday last week.

We had a very nice and relaxing day.

We met up with Josh's brother for lunch, then did a little shopping.

I made this birthday card for him:

He's kind of "Old School" so I knew he would like it.

I used the Cricut Imagine Good 'Ol Days Cartridge

DCWV Guy Stack for the background paper

and the sentiment is from Pink By Design "Just 4 Men".

Linking this up to Sarah Hamer Designs (Pink Cricut) Link Up Party
and
Celebrate the Occasion: Thinking of You

Thanks for stopping by!

Smitten Kitten

2012-02-20T15:22:00.001-06:00

Hi Everyone!

I was browsing through some of the Challenge sites that I usually look at and came across some that looked like fun.

Paper Playtime has a challenge to use a sentiment and a pet. No problem. I love my cats and had the perfect Pink By Design sentiment from one of their new sets "Just Sayin".

Die Cuttin' Divas also has a Favorite Pets challenge right now.

The Kraft Journal has a challenge to use a "Fantastic Find". Again- no problem. I found the Cricut Lite Meow cartridge at Wal-Mart for $10.00 not to long ago and this was a perfect opportunity to use it!

Here's a cutesy card I whipped up!

The card is made out of Kraft Cardstock, polk-a-dot paper is My Mind's Eye, and the other papers are Recollections.

A couple other challenges:

2 Sisters Challenge Blog- Stitching

Frosted Designs- Brads

Thanks for stopping by!

2012-02-16T21:43:00.000-06:00

Hi Everyone!

I was so excited today when I saw that my new Pink by Design Stamps came in the mail!!

Of course, one of my daughters had to snatch them out of my hands before I could even look at them. LOL!!

I wasn't planning on doing any crafting tonight, but Avery pointed to a sentiment and asked if I would make a card for her friend that is moving away. Tomorrow is their last day of school together.

I headed right to my craft room.

February SOTM

New Release "Just Sayin"

I handed the card to Avery and she smiled and said, "I'm going to have the whole class sign it".

She is such a good friend!

I'm very proud of her.

:0)

Thanks for stopping by!

Valentine's Projects by the Girls

2012-02-15T06:00:00.002-06:00

Hi Everyone!

Today is My Girls' Valentine's Day parties at school.

They made their cards for their friends. (I made them- they signed them!)

Avery was on the Valentine's Day Party Committee and it was her job to put together a "Guessing Jar" as one of the games.

Here's what she came up with.

Yes- I made this too- but she was VERY particular with were the vinyl went, how the bow was tied, and how the burlap was cut. She counted every single one of those candy hearts too- over 400!

Avery also made her Valentine's Box to take to school.

She decorated this one all by her self.

Mackenzie unfortunately made her box as school, so I haven't got see it yet.

I guess I'll have to wait until after school!

Thanks for stopping by!

Happy Valentine's Day

2012-02-13T23:57:00.000-06:00

Hi Everyone!

Happy Valentine's Day!

We have been so busy making Valentine's Day Cards for school!!

I'll show you the girls' cards on a different post.

What I want to show you today is the card I made for my Husband.

And- the cards I made for my Girls!

These were super easy to make.

I took an 8.5" x 6" piece of cardstock (I used DCWV) and scored it at 4" and 4.5", then turned it and scored at 2". I folded the score lines and used my ATG to tape the paper to make a little book with pockets. After the "book" was made, I punched out at 2" scallop and inked the edges and stamped some Pink by Design sentiments on the scallop and on the inside. I punched some holes along the edge of the book so I could tie it up with some 3 Girl JAM Ribbon.

I added a bottlecap magnet that I made with the same paper from the card/book. (I also put in some money because one is saving for an IPod and the other is saving for a car- LOL! They're 10!)

A few challenges:

Creative Cutter Room

Frosted Designs

2 Sisters Challenge Blog
A Bowl Full of Lemons

Exciting News!

2012-02-10T22:52:00.001-06:00

Click HERE for the Mixed Media Blog Hop

Hi Everyone!

I can finally share the exciting news I've been so anxious to tell you.

I've been selected to be on the Pink by Design design team. I am thrilled beyond words to be a part of this team and am so excited to work with Sarah and all of the design team members. If you did not see the U Stream tonight- you can see the new stamps that were just released and buy everything Here.

Stay tuned to see my first project as a Pink by Design design team member.

Mixed Media Blog Hop

2012-02-10T00:01:00.002-06:00

Welcome to the Mixed Media Blog Hop hosted by Monica at Scraps to Treasure. This hop will not have a long list because it involves a little more work and it is going to broaden everyone's creativity by introducing you to the world of mixed media along with altered art (which a lot of people are familiar with).

For those who may not know what it is: Mixed media uses 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!

Here is mine!!

I made a tag using manilla kraft paper. I used Worn Lipstick Distress Ink to color the tag. I cut 2 hearts out of a piece of sticky back canvas. Then I used Claudine Hellmuth Studio Paint in Red to paint the large heart. Since I had the paint out, I used some pink paint on my Claudine Hellmuth (LOVE Claudine!) Studio Creative Layers Foam and Clear Stamps. The foam stamp was done with pink paint while the clear stamp was done with Vintage Photo Distress Ink. I also used a doily, a funky spiral paper clip, and some embellishments from my stash. I finished the bottom off with some more canvas and tied it up with some 3 Girl JAM Crinkle Ribbon.

I have some Blog Candy for you too!
One follower who comments below will win the Pink and White Bundle of Crinkle Ribbon from 3 Girl JAM. Another person who "Likes" and comments on 3 Girl JAM's Facebook wall will win the Hot and Cold Bundle of Crinkle Ribbon.

Your next stop is Melissa!

Happy Hopping!

This is our list of fabulous crafters:

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/
Creations Etc. - http://alwaysforever.ning.com/

Sponsors:
SVG Attic - $10 Gift Certificate
Creations Etc: - Mixed Media Kit
Scraptastical Creations - $20 Gift Certificate
Sentiment Stamp Set - Whimsical Designs

Love Birds

2012-02-08T06:35:00.002-06:00

Hi everyone!

Just a quick post today.

The last few days I've been so busy making Crinkle Ribbon and helping my girls make Valentine's Day cards that I haven't had much time to anything else (except work my full time job, do laundry, cook, etc....).

I made this cute little 3x3 card the other day with the Cricut Imagine Good Old Days cartridge.

I printed the image out on canvas (have you seen my canvas notebook?) and stuck it to some pink and blue cardstock. I stamped "I Love You" right on the canvas.
Easy Peasy!

The Imagine kind of takes the "thinking" of of crafting sometimes (which is a good thing at times!)

Challenges:
Craft Your Passion -Anything goes
My Craft Spot- Valentines Day
Party Time Tuesdays- Valentines Day
More Than Favors- Love

Thanks for stopping by!

It's been One Year!

2012-02-06T09:24:00.000-06:00

Hi Everyone!

I just realized that it has been One Year since I made my very first post on my blog!

I thought I would share that post with you:

..............................................................................................

Hello- is anyone there?

Hello cyber blogger world. You scare me a little bit... but I'm going to figure you out. *wink*

How's that for post #1. HA!

.............................................................................................

LOL!! That cracks me up!

I never, in my wildest dreams, thought that I would love doing this as much as I do!

Thanks to everyone who has come along for the ride!

I have an Awesome Kid!

2012-02-04T09:34:00.001-06:00

Hi Everyone!

My 10 yr old daughter, Mackenzie, had a school project that I have to share!

The assignment:

to make a diorama of her favorite book.

She disappeared into the craft room and came out with this:

I am so proud of her for doing this all by herself!

Great job Mackenzie!!

Linking up to the Creative Cutter Room Kids Challenge

Blog Hop Winners- Is it You!?!

2012-01-29T14:24:00.000-06:00

Hi Everyone!

I have winners to announce from the 2 Blog Hops I was a part of last weekend!

The first Hop was the Show Me Your Craft Room Blog Hop.

The winner of the assorted goodies (from cleaning my craft room!) is:

ErinB

The second Hop was the Blends Join Hands Hop.

2 winners were chosen to each win a Spooky Bundle of 3 Girl JAM Crinkle Ribbon.

The winners are:

Jen

and

Tracy

Thanks for including your e-mail addresses! I'm sending each of you a note to get your addresses!

Thanks for stopping by!

Altered Notebook

2012-01-26T08:55:00.001-06:00

Hi Everyone!

I'm taking a little break from my usual card making.

I've had an idea brewing in my head for a few days so I decided to just try it.

I made a notebook!

Not just any notebook though...

I've had some Ranger Studio Sticky Back Canvas for awhile. I've been hoarding it trying to come up with just the right project.

Once I got my Imagine I wanted to use the print function to print out a fun background on the canvas (don't try to cut the canvas with the Cricut- it won't work!). I used the Hopscotch Cartridge for all 3 pieces of canvas (which are stuck to a piece of chipboard).
I stamped a Pink By Design sentiment (from the Jan. Stamp of the Month Club), used the Cinch to bind it together, and finished it off with some 3 Girl JAM Crinkle Ribbon.

Here's a close up (and if you click the image it will get even larger) so you can see the texture of the canvas.

Linking up to:

Sarah Hamer Designs/Pink Cricut- What are You Up to

A Bowl Full of Lemons- Tuesday Link Up

Cooking With Cricut- Yellow and Polka Dots

Greeting Cards Inside & Out

2012-01-25T19:05:00.001-06:00

Hi Everyone!

I got some Happy Mail today!!

The new Cricut Imagine Greeting Cards Inside & Out came today!

I thought it looked like a fun cartridge so I bought it. I am so glad I did!

I love it!

I made 2 quick cards (both in about 20 minutes total!).

Perfect for a Boy's Birthday!

I've always loved the Brady Bunch!

I've been so busy in my craft room- I can't wait to share it all with you- so stop by again!

Challenges:

Celebrate the Occasion- Masculine Birthday

Birthday Sundaes- B-Day Card

Look what Happens When I Don't have a Plan!

2012-01-24T17:08:00.001-06:00

Hi Everyone!

Yesterday I was sitting in my craft room and wanted to make a card but had no idea what to do. I started looking through my Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge (which is Awesome btw!) but still had no ideas. I saw alot of cute cuts and decided to just cut a few out. Since I didn't want to waste any of my "pretty paper" I just used plain cream colored cardstock.

When I was done "playing" I decided to practice my inking- because I still had no ideas forming in my head!

Once everything was inked, I looked over at my pile of pieces and "magically" they were arranged perfectly!

I inked another piece of cardstock for a background, cut and embossed a piece of Kraft Cardstock, stamped a Pink By Design sentiment, added some 3 Girl JAM ribbon and buttons, and look what happened!!

Sometimes I make prettier things when I don't have a "plan"! LOL!!

Since I want to show it off, I searched through all the challenge sites that I follow and found quite a few that this fits into!

That's quite the list! I couldn't have made something on purpose to fit that many challenges if I tried!!

Thanks for stopping by!

Blends Join Hands Blog Hop!

2012-01-22T07:00:00.003-06:00

** For the Show Me Your Craft Room Blog Hop click HERE

Hi Everyone!

Happy Blog-a-versary to my sweet Blend (blogger friend) Jessica of Jessica's Craft Shaque!

Jessica is hosting a super awesome blog hop today to celebrate and I am honored that she asked me to be a part of her special day.

There are fabulous prizes to be won throughout the hop- and- Jessica has some awesome sponsors to sweeten the pot!!

So start at the beginning so you don't miss a single thing!

Jessica asked all of us to go through her blog and find a project that she has done that inspired us.

That was easy for me!

Jessica was a Guest Designer for my other blog, 3 Girl JAM, (see that post HERE) and the project she did, totally inspired me.

She used Goblin Green Ribbon from the Spooky Bundle (for Halloween) on a Christmas card!

Heck- I make the ribbon and didn't even think to do that!

Jessica is so creative that way! And that is only one reason why I think she is awesome! She always has a kind word to say to everyone- and you can tell that she is honestly sincere in what she says and does.

Jessica- we would so totally be great friends in "real life"-- so if you're ever in Iowa, you need to look me up. :0)

Here is the card I made for Jessica.

Girl- I just want to give you a big hug because you're so sweet!

I have a little blog candy in honor of Jessica's creative mind.

Two random people that comment below will each win a "Spooky Bundle" of 3 Girl JAM Hand Dyed Crinkle Ribbon!

Your next stop is my good Blend Carri!!

Here's the whole line up is you get lost:

Jessica - Jessica's Craft Shaque
http://jessicascraftshaque.blogspot.com

Candace - Scrappin' 2 Lil Princesses
http://scrappin2littleprincesses.blogspot.com/

Luisa - Creative Designs by Luisa
http://www.creativedesignsbyluisa.com/

Cindy - Tools of a Cropping Queen
http://toolsofacropingqueen.blogspot.com/

Lisa - A Mermaid's Crafts
http://indymermaid.blogspot.com/

Beckie - Just B Creative Crazy
http://justbcreativecrazy.blogspot.com/

Julie - A Little Bit of Bling
http://jk-littlebitofbling.blogspot.com/

Carri - Double Click Connections AKA Abusybee
http://doubleclickconnections.blogspot.com/

Sonia - Cards, Crafts, and Kids Projects
http://cardsandschoolprojects.blogspot.com/

Cindy - cre8ivecindy
http://cre8ivecindy.blogspot.com/

Robin - The Cricut Scrapper
http://thecricutscrapper.blogspot.com/

Nataliya - Love Crafts Forever
http://lovecraftsforever.blogspot.com/

Stephanie - Whimsical Designs
http://www.whimsical-designs.com/

Show Me Your Craftroom Blog Hop!

2012-01-20T00:01:00.013-06:00

Welcome to the Show Me Your Craft Room Blog Hop!
If you just happened to stop by today, make sure you go to LLuvia's blog to start from the beginning (follow her instructions for a chance to win a fabulous prize!).
You will not want to miss a single stop.

Feast your eyes on all the crafty goodness- and hopefully pick up a new trick or two!

My Craft Room is in my basement. It's kind of "dungeony" at times- but it's MY dungeon, and I like it!

I share the room with my 2 daughters, so we each have our own "station". (I have 3 stations just for me!)

This is the view when you walk in the room. The couch is for Mr. Bling or whoever wants to come in and just hang out.

Miss Cleo is a permanent fixture in the craft room!

Storage of paper, ribbon, Cricut Cartridges, etc...

My computer, Expression, Imagine, and more storage!

Close up of Expression and Imagine stations.

And here's Cleo again- saying "Stop taking pictures and sit down. I'm ready to get my Scrap On!"

*Disclaimer*

The above pictures are a representation of my craft room-- because if you ever came to my craft room- you would NEVER see it this clean!! LOL!

I have some Blog Candy to give away too! Just leave a comment below for your chance to win a Grab Bag of Crafty Goodness!!
(Which means I cleaned my craft room and found some awesomeness with YOUR name on it!)

Thanks for stopping by!

Your next stop is Angela!

Here is the line up~

1st stop
LLuvia- http://sweetbirdmemories.blogspot.com
Brenda- http://brendafrerichs.blogspot.com
CallyAnn- http://callyanncraftycreations.blogspot.com
Jenny- http://crazyaboutcricut.blogspot.com/
Claire- http://scrapmyway.blogspot.com
Linda- http://thefruitofmyhands.blogspot.com
Mindy- http://papercreationsbymindyblog.blogspot.com/
Zenita- http://www.scrappinwithz.blogspot.com
Liz- http://www.scrapiliciousLife.blogspot.com
Doris- http://mybugandmecreate.blogspot.com
Haidee- http://created2bunique.blogspot.com/
Sam- http://scrappingwithpirkie.blogspot.com/
Lisa-http://handmadewithlove-lisa.blogspot.com/
Perlilla- http://www.perlillapets.blogspot.com/
Vicki- http://mawmawsthoughts.blogspot.com
Barbara- http://barbarab3.blogspot.com
Chrys- http://scrapbookingkampstyle.blogspot.com
Melinda- http://thepaperthumb.blogspot.com/
**Julie- http://jk-littlebitofbling.blogspot.com/
Angela- http://Prettifyyourlife.blogspot
Dana- http://Papermemories4u.blogspot.com
Jennifer- http://hydrangeahippo.blogspot.com/

Thinking of You

2012-01-18T19:31:00.000-06:00

Hi Everone!

A quick post today to show off another image from the Cricut Imagine Good Old Days cartridge.

I am in love with this cartridge!

I love how I don't need to do anything except print, cut, and put it on a background.

This card seriously took less then 10 minutes to make!

I made it for my Dad's Girlfriend who just had knee surgery. Less than a week and she's already making a great recovery.

She'll be dancing in no time!!

Sarah Hamer Designs (Pink Cricut)- Link Up Party
Celebrate the Occasion- Polka Dots
Little Scrap Pieces- Anything Goes
Whimsical Wednesday- AnythingGoes

Thanks for stopping by!

Monster Dookie Dough Dip

2012-01-17T05:00:00.002-06:00

Hi Everyone!

That's right--

It's like cookie dough (no raw eggs) and a dip--

all in ONE batch of deliciousness!!

I saw this recipe over the weekend- and HAD to try it!

I LOVE Monster Cookies! (Here's a link to my M.C. recipe.)

I love to eat them, I love to make them, and now--- I love to eat them by the spoonful and spread them on graham crackers!

Monster Cookie Dough Dip

Ingredients:

8 oz. Cream Cheese, softened
1/2 c. Butter, softened
1/2 c. Peanut Butter (at least)
1-2 c. Powdered Sugar (even more if you really want it thick)
3 Tbsp. Brown Sugar
3 Tbsp. AP Flour
1 tsp. Vanilla
1 c. Oats (more or less depending on desired texture)
1 bag Plain M&Ms
1 c. Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips

Directions:

In a stand mixer, whisk the cream cheese, butter, and peanut butter until smooth.
Whisk in the powdered sugar, starting with 1 cup (or 2 cups if you already know you want a thicker dip-- I like thick).
Whisk in the brown sugar, flour, and vanilla.
At this point, add in more peanut butter by 1/4 cups if you want a stronger PB taste.
Using a paddle attachment or a wooden spoon, mix in the oats, M&Ms, and chocolate chips. Add more oats if desired (I think I did-- like I said, I like my dip really thick, just like cookie dough).
Serve with pretzels, graham crackers, etc. You may want to provide a knife for "spreading" instead of "dipping" if you went the thick route!

HAPPY EATING!!

Linky Parties:
A Bowl Full of Lemons

Good Old Days

2012-01-16T12:43:00.001-06:00

Hi Everyone!

I have a few friends with birthdays this month and since I just got the Cricut Imagine Good Old Days cartridge I thought I'd play around with it a bit.

Here's what I came up with.

I love this cartridge- the images are too cute!

A few challenges:

Birthday Sundaes

My Craft Spot

Fantabulous Cricut

Mustaches = Silly Fun!

2012-01-13T09:37:00.001-06:00

Hi Everyone!

Oh my poor neglected blog- I'm sorry I've left you alone all week but I've been making pretty stuff to post all over you.

(And I've been working, and shopping, and reading, and cleaning, and doing countless other things that consume my time!)

Anyway.......

The girlies had a sleep over last week, so I thought it would be fun to make mustaches for all the girls (they think they're funny!).

Unfortunately, by the time I got them done (at midnight!), half the girls were asleep- then I forgot about them the next morning.

Avery and Mackenzie still had fun with them though!

Mustaches cut from "Billionare"
Lettering cut from "Sophisticated" and welded with the Gypsy
Papers: Turquoise, Grey- Pink Paislee, Yellow- Imagine "Hopscotch",
Mustache paper- DCWV
Mustache cut out of Ranger Studio Sticky Back Canvas and colored with Copics
Sentiments: Pink By Design

I'm linking up to the Pink Cricut- Link up Party<------Check it out!
The Kraft Journal- Favorite Colors

Thanks for stopping by!

Thank You Card

2012-01-03T08:20:00.001-06:00

Hi Everyone!

I have a lot to be thankful for!

In the last couple weeks I have celebrated Christmas, my Birthday, and New Years- so now it's time to send out the "Thank You" cards.

I have made a ton of cards in the last few days, but this one is by far my favorite!

This is an A2 size card.
I used Art Philosophy for the tag

3 Girl JAM Ice Blue Ribbon
China Blue Disress Ink on the Snowflake Folder before embossing with the Cuttlebug.

I am entering this into a few challenges:

My Craft Spot

The Kraft Journal
DL.Art

2 Sisters Challenge Blog
The Pink Elephant
Anything Goes Challenge Blog
One Stop Craft Challenge

Thanks for stopping by!

DL.Art Blogaversary

2012-01-02T22:30:00.001-06:00

Hi Everyone!

Happy New Year!!

My friend Diana at DL.Art is celebrating her 1 year Blogaversary by having an awesome blog hop and link up party!

I made a special project just for Diana.

Congratulations my friend!!

I look forward to another fabulous year of your wonderful creations!

2011 in Review

2011-12-29T10:10:00.005-06:00

Hi Everyone!

I hope you all have survived the Holidays!!

I've been on vacation since 12/22/11 and don't go back to work until 1/4/12. I have to be honest though-- I'm exhausted! My girls are 10 years old and they wear me out!

I have (again) gained more appreciation for mothers who do not work outside the home. You ladies work harder, longer hours, with less pay, and more frustration than any "job" I know of.

As I reflect back on 2011, I am thankful for so many things. My family is my life (no matter how crazy they make me!). My husband is completely and wholeheartedly supportive of everything I do. I am thankful for my blogging friends who continuously inspire me every day. I am most thankful that I have gotten back into crafting after so many years of not doing anything. I realize that this isn't just something that I enjoy doing- it is something that I need to do. Being in my craft room brings me peace, it is my stress reliever, and it is my mental "recharger". This year, I feel like I have come back to life (2010 and 2011 were not my best years!). This has been a year of "firsts"- and I can't wait to see what 2012 brings!

I wanted to share a few of my favorite projects of 2011:

My very first project I posted!

The first challenge ever entered!

My first project post as a Design Team Member for the first Getting Cricky design Team

My first project that I made that I actually hung on my wall at home!

My first project post for my web store 3 Girl JAM!!

My first Layout! (I'm getting pretty good at them now- I made 7 pages yesterday!)

And finally--
NOT the first Christmas cards I ever made- but definitely my favorites!

Thanks for taking a walk down 2011 Memory Lane with me!!

Check out the sites below and link up your favorite projects of 2011 too!

More Than Favors
Cooking With Cricut
Whimsical Wednesday
Free Pretty Things
Pink Cricut

Merry Christmas!

2011-12-25T17:16:00.000-06:00

Merry Christmas!

We've had a very nice holiday so far!

Christmas celebration with my side of the family last weekend.

Mackenzie's artwork that she made for Aunt Angie.

I gave my sister a YourStory- she was so excited!

Grandma Florence (my Mom), Mackenzie, Grandma Bobbie (Josh's Mom), and Avery


Mackenzie playing piano at our Church's children's concert.

The girls' Christmas morning haul!

Mackenzie's crafts

Avery's take!


I got a few good things too!

The best part of today has been just being with my husband and girls. Looking forward to a wonderful dinner, games, and movies later.

I hope you all have a fantastic day celebrating with the ones you love.

Christmas Cards

2011-12-20T05:00:00.000-06:00

Hi Everyone!

I've been so super busy lately! I miss my craft room and I miss all of my bloggy friends!

2 more days and I will be on Vacation from work until January 4th! YAY!!!

I've mailed out a few Christmas cards already, but still have some more to get out- at least they'll be mailed before Christmas- hopefully they'll get to their destinations before then too!

I made all different kinds this year.

Here are just a couple:

Simple and sweet- and full of sparkles!

Scandinavian Christmas Cards and 3 Girl JAM Hot Chocolate Ribbon.

Hopefully I'll get more posted before Christmas.

(Just 2 more days.......)

Some challenges:
Paper Playtime: Anything Goes
Frosted Designs: Ribbon

The Paper Variety: Anything Goes

Stop by 3 Girl JAM today- I am a Guest Designer for Party Time Tuesdays Challenge site!

Thanks for stopping by.

Blog Hop Winners....

2011-12-16T23:26:00.000-06:00

Hi Everyone!

Oh My Word....

Where has the week gone!

Time flies when you're ........

something, something.

I hope to get my head on straight pretty soon!

:0)

Anyway---

The winner from last weeks Christmas Decorations Blog Hop- hosted by Becka from Creations with Becka is:

Sugarlips said...: Very cute wreath! i love the colors!

The winner from the Christmas Gifts Blog Hop hosted by Carla from Racin' Crafts is:

Cathie w said... this is so pretty ...love the idea for this one

Ladies- please contact me at littlebitofbling at gmail.com with your mailing address so I can send out your goodies!

Hope you all have a great weekend!

For another great Giveaway-

check out 3 Girl JAM!!

Christmas Decorations Blog Hop

2011-12-10T08:00:00.010-06:00

**Click HERE for the Christmas Gifts Blog Hop**

Welcome to the Christmas Decorations Blog hop with Creations with Becka . If you just happened to stop by to say Hi, then please start at the beginning of the hop over at Creations with Becka . Please make sure you stop by every blog on the list and leave a comment so you are eligible to win the grand prize blog candy- which is a cricut cartridge.

Today we thought it would be fun to showcase Christmas Decorations for the Holiday season. There is a great line up of wonderfully talented ladies who have some awesome decorations to share with you.

I wanted a Christmas Wreath to hang on my front door. I have tons of Christmas paper that was screaming for me to roll it up and glue it to a piece of cardboard! I love making these wreaths because they are actually pretty quick and super easy. This is only the 2nd wreath I have made and the total time spent on this project was about an hour-and-a-half.

Supplies needed:

A piece of cardboard cut into a circle (about 11" in diameter)

8 pieces of 12"x12" paper- (5 pieces will be cut 6"x6" and the other 3 pieces will be cut 4"x4")

Ribbon

Christmas ornaments

A Hot Glue Gun

Directions:

First take the 6" pieces and roll into a cone shape- staple the pointed end to hold it together.

Glue each cone to the cardboard circle- leave about a 7" circle in the center.

Next take the 4" pieces and do the same- gluing them just over the bottom layer.

Glue ornaments in the center opening and tie ribbon around tops of ornaments.

I also laced a sheer ribbon through the paper cones and added a poinsettia to add some texture.

That's it- easy peasy! You can add whatever you like and dress it up to fit any decor!

Comment below for your chance to win some surprise blog candy!

Thank you for visiting my blog today, your next stop is Beckie.

Don’t forget in order to win the grand prize blog candy from Becka at Creations with Becka you must comment on every blog in the hop. Happy hopping!

Here is a complete list of the stops on this blog hop in case you get lost.

Becka http://creationswithbecka.blogspot.com Oma Gloira http://omascrafts.blogspot.com Julie K http://jk-littlebitofbling.blogspot.com/ BeckieWoodallhttp://justbcreativecrazy.blogspot.com JamieLarson http://babyjaydensmommy.blogspot.com/ Lisa Grave http://lisa-scrappingspot.blogspot.com/ Anna Bee http://annabeedesigns.blogspot.com/ Crystal Kovach http://crystal-kovach.blogspot.com Susan http://cricutandgrasshopper.blogspot.com/ Tonya Morgan http://ittybittyladybugs.blogspot.com Dana Tarchala http://Danascraftycorner.blogspot.com

Christmas Gifts Blog Hop Day 2

2011-12-10T00:01:00.001-06:00

**Click HERE for the Christmas Decorations Blog Hop**

Hi Everyone!

Welcome to Day 2 of the Homemade Christmas Gifts Blog Hop hosted by Carla from Racin' Crafts.

This is a short Hop today with 7 crafty ladies with some great ideas. Make sure you check out everyone's creations!

Today's gifts are T-Shirt Scarves!

Black & White Infinite Scarf

Pink & Black Braided Scarf

Pink & White Braided Scarf


Mackenzie's Red Infinite Scarf

I used 4 different T-Shirts to make the Scarves.
There are tons of U Tube videos showing how to make the T-Shirt Scarves. Be creative and mix and match colors and techniques to come up with your own creation!

The Pink & Black Flowers were made of left over pieces of T-Shirt. Mackenzie recycled the White Flower from an old dress that didn't fit anymore.

I have some blog candy for someone too! One commentor on today or yesterday's post will win some Christmas goodies (it's a surprise!).

Your next stop is Barbara.

Here is the whole line up:

1. Carla- http://racincrafts.blogspot.com
2. Erin - http://deeplyrootedlife.blogspot.com/
3. JulieK- http://jk-littlebitofbling.blogspot.com/
4. Barbara B- http://barbarab3.blogspot.com/
5. Lynda - http://memoriesintyme.blogspot.com/
6. Ashley - http://theglamoroussideofscrapping.blogspot.com/
7. Gina - http://californiascrappin-gcinderella21.blogspot.com/

Homemade Christmas Gifts Blog Hop

2011-12-09T00:02:00.003-06:00

Hi Everyone!

Welcome to the Homemade Christmas Gifts Blog Hop hosted by Carla from Racin' Crafts.

This is a short Hop today with 7 crafty ladies with some great ideas. Make sure you check out everyone's creations!
And- stop back tomorrow to see some more handmade gift ideas!

My Homemade Gift is for the Christmas season- not just Christmas day.

It is an Advent Calendar.

From the outside it looks like a book.

When you open the front cover, you see:

We have never had an Advent Calendar so I thought this would be a great way to teach my girls the story of Jesus' birth. Each box of the calendar contains a Bible passage that tells a little bit of the story, and each night they read the new passage and we discuss it as a family. Oh-- and there's candy and other goodies in each box too! Talk about motivation to get ready for bed each night!!

Thanks for letting me share a bit of our new Christmas tradition with all of you.

Since I mentioned candy--- I have a little to share with one lucky follower.

And since it's Christmas time, it's just going to have to be a surprise! No peeking!

Your next stop is Barbara.

Here is the whole line up:

Winner, Winner, Winner!

2011-12-06T22:04:00.000-06:00

Hi Everyone!

I have some winners to announce from a couple Blog Hops I was in this weekend!

The winner of the Christmas Cards Blog Hop hosted by Becka is:

Jamie from Scrappin' 2 Baby Girls

Jamie said... your cards are absolutely adorable!! I love how you used the ribbon for the belly of the penguin sooooo cute! thanks for sharing. i already like 3 Girl JAM on facebook.

The winner from the Christmas cards and Cookies Hope hosted by Dena is:

Liz from Trying to Craft

Liz said... love this bowl? container? serving dish, yeah there it is, the right word LOL I have never seen one like this before

Congrats ladies!! Thanks for including an e-mail- I'll be in touch soon to get your mailing address!

Thanks for stopping by!

Christmas Cards Blog Hop

2011-12-03T00:10:00.003-06:00

**For the Christmas Cards and Cookies Blog Hop click HERE**

Today is the Christmas Cards blog hop with Becka from Creations with Becka. We have an exciting line up of ladies who have all created Christmas cards to give you ideas of homemade cards you can all make to send to your friends and family this holiday season. If you came from Carrie's blog then you are in the right place, if you just stopped by please start at the beginning of the hop at Creations With Becka.

I love Christmas! Christmas celebrations, Christmas cookies, Christmas cards, Christmas cookies, oops- did I say cookies twice!?! Well, I'm not sure I'll make many cookies this year (I'm leaving most of them to my Sister to do), but I'm making tons of Christmas cards!! I love making cards because I can put my special touches on them and make them specifically for one person (or family)- you can't get that in a store!

I have 2 that I HAVE to share!

The first one is from one of my favorite Cricut cartridges- Scandinavian Christmas Cards.

LOVE this one!

This is a regular A2 sized card.

I cut the image out at 3.5" and glued it all together.

The background paper is Teresa Collins Christmas (wrapped up in some 3 Girl JAM Tuxedo Black Crinkle Ribbon) and topped off with some T.C. bling!

Lots of layers- but so fun to make!

For my other card, I used the Cricut Winter Frolic cartridge (that I bought at Michaels on Black Friday!)

This is a 5"x5" card.

The background snow mountain image is cut at 4" and topped off with DecoArt Snow Writer.

The penguin was cut at 3.5"
The sentiment is from Pink Design.

I used the Snow around her hat and used stickles on the lollipop.

Her belly is made with 3 Girl JAM Sterling Silver Crinkle Ribbon and the bow down the side of the card is Tuxedo Black.

(These are 2 new colors available to purchase)

I am giving away the Celebrations Bundle (Tuxedo and Sterling) from 3 Girl JAM to one lucky follower who comments below and goes over the the 3GJ Facebook page and "Likes" them!

Your next stop is Heather!

Here's the whole line up in case you get lost:

1	Becka	http://creationswithbecka.blogspot.com
2	Oma Gloira	http://omascrafts.blogspot.com
3	Carrie Uhing	http://paperglitterstamps.blogspot.com
4	Julie K	http://jk-littlebitofbling.blogspot.com/
5	Heather Howard	http://handmadebyhh.blogspot.com/
6	Sherry	http://macybella.blogspot.com/
7	Tracy	http://owlbecraftin.blogspot.com/
8	Dana Tarchala	http://Danascraftycorner.blogspot.com
9	Beckie Woodall	http://justbcreativecrazy.blogspot.com
10	Tanya Adams	http://nonnascraftcorner.blogspot.com/
11	Melissa Todd	http://createdbymissie.blogspot.com/
12	Jamie Larsen	http://babyjaydensmommy.blogspot.com/
13	Lisa Grave	http://lisa-scrappingspot.blogspot.com/
14	Anna Bee	http://annabeedesigns.blogspot.com/

Thanks for stopping by!

Christmas Cards and Cookies Blog Hop

2011-12-03T00:01:00.011-06:00

**For the Christmas Cards Blog Hop Click HERE!**

Hi Everyone!

Welcome to Round One of the Christmas Cards and Cookies Blog Hop hosted by the fabulous Dena. If you just happened to stop by today, make sure you start at the beginning of the line up because you won't want to miss any of the goodies. There was so much response to the Christmas Cards & Cookies Blog Hop that it had to be split between two weekends. This is Round One and begins Saturday, Dec. 3rd, continuing through Sunday, Dec. 4th. Round Two will be held next weekend. We have a talented group of women who love papercrafting and baking. Each of them is sharing a recipe for a yummy Christmas treat along with a Christmas card or tag. Hopefully, you’ll pick up some great ideas for your own Christmas gift giving this season. So, grab a cup of coffee, sit back, and enjoy!
Welcome to the Christmas Cards and Cookies Blog Hop hosted by the fabulous Dena. If you just happened to stop by today, make sure you start at the beginning of the line up because you won't want to miss any of the goodies.

My project today is one of my favorite snacks to make for any kind of gathering!

Everyone loves it!

Caramel Chex Mix with M&M's.

Bring to a boil:

1 Cup Butter

2 Cups Brown Sugar

1/2 Cup Corn Syrup

1/2 teaspoon Salt

Boil for 90 seconds stirring constantly

add 1 teaspoon Baking Soda and mix thoroughly

Take off the heat and add

1- 17oz box of Corn Chex Cereal

Mix to coat cereal

Bake in a 400* oven for 6 minutes (don't overbake)

Stir and allow to cool for 2 minute.

Add 1/2 to a full bag of M&M's

Stir and continue to "break up" the mixture while it's cooling (otherwise it will cool together in one big clump!)

Enjoy!

I made the Treat Box to serve it in- or- you could make one and give the whole thing as a gift!

The paper is all DCWV. The sentiment is from Pink By Design's November Stamp of the Month Club. The Ribbon is the Winter Bundle from 3 Girl JAM.

The best tutorial for the box can be found at Love to Crop (Hi Amy!!).

A little candy for one lucky follower:

The Winter Bundle from 3 Girl JAM and other assorted goodies.

Your next stop is ELLEN.

Thanks for stopping by!

(The whole lineup in case you get lost!)

1) Dena : http://missdjones.blogspot.com/
2) Robin : http://scrapandchat.blogspot.com/
3) Janet N: http://createatdreamscrapbooks.blogspot.com/
4) Carla: http://racincrafts.blogspot.com/
5) Zenita: http://www.scrappinwithz.blogspot.com
6) Jennifer: http://www.craftycardgallery.blogspot.com/
7) Kari: http://purplefuntasticcreations.blogspot.com/
8) Susan: http://susanascorner.blogspot.com/
9) JulieK: http://jk-littlebitofbling.blogspot.com/
10) Ellen ♥ CardMonkey: http://www.cardmonkey-business.blogspot.com
11) Kerri: http://crafttimeandcupcakes.blogspot.com/
12) Janet S: http://www.ladyluvbug.blogspot.com/
13) Carol: http://huffandpuffscrap.blogspot.com/
14) Christina http://cema1cema.blogspot.com/
15) Staci McD http://preciousmem.blogspot.com/
16) Pam http://pammejo-scrapbookflair.blogspot.com/
17) Maria http://marlm-creativebydesign.blogspot.com/
18) Nicolette- www.beyondscrapin.blogspot.com

Check This Out!!

2011-12-01T08:30:00.000-06:00

Hi Everyone!

Exciting News--

There are new colors of Hand-Dyed Crinkle Ribbon being introduced at 3 Girl JAM today!!

Here are some sneek peeks of a few projects I did to showcase the new ribbon!

Stop by 3 Girl JAM to see the full project pictures.

AND

Check out your chance to win the December Purchase Incentive!

Thanks for stopping by!

Christmas Gift Blog Candy Winner!

2011-11-28T15:13:00.000-06:00

Hi Everyone!

I hope everyone had a safe and Happy Thanksgiving!

I enjoyed Thanksgiving with my Husband's Father and Aunts and Uncles. There were lots of people and tons of food!!

Friday was spent shopping- I bought a Cricut Imagine (love it!), a pink tulip Ott Light (super cute!), and a bunch of Jet Max storage (needed it!), as well as many Christmas gifts.

Saturday was spent lounging around until about 2pm when it was time to get ready to go see Wicked!

Here's a photo of my Girlies and me getting ready to leave the house.

We went out to eat at a "fancy" restaurant where I told the girls to not be on "good behavior" but be on their "best behavior".

The waitress was so impressed with the girls that she bought them dessert.

They were thrilled!

Wicked was Incredible! I want to see it again!

Sunday was church and family time and today is a chill day for me.

I want to thank everyone who stopped by my blog this weekend for the Christmas Gifts Blog Hop. Weren't everyones projects fantastic! I love seeing such creativity, and it was a pleasure to be a part of it.

The winner of the Winter Bundle of 3 Girl JAM Crinkle Ribbon is:

31 Pixichick said...: What a great gift idea! And I just love the box, the flower is fabulous
.
Please contact me (My contact info is above) with your address so I can send out your goodies.
.
Thanks for stopping by!

Christmas Gift Blog Hop

2011-11-26T00:01:00.010-06:00

Hi Everyone!

Today is the Christmas Gift blog hop with Becka from Creations with Becka (link to my blog- creationswithbecka.blogspot.com). If you came from Becka's Blog then you are in the right place, if you just stopped by please start at the beginning of the hop at Creations With Becka.

Today is going to be a fun day of great ideas for homemade Christmas gifts for the special people in your lives, like family, friends, co-workers and teachers. We thought it would be a great idea since times are rough to showcase all the different presents you can make at home and for little money. Plus, I think homemade presents are the best, because they really show how much you care and how much thought and effort you put into them.

Grandparents love their Grandkids, and kids love Christmas ornaments (At least mine do!), so I thought I would be great to make my Mother an ornament with my Girl's picture in it!

I bought a pack of glass ornaments from Hobby Lobby and printed out a photo of my girls. I rolled up the photo and stuck it inside the ornament (Using a little adhesive on the corner to make it stick). Then I sprayed a little adhesive spray inside the ornament and sprinkled in some glitter and shook it around. (Thanks Sarah Hamer for the great idea!) I then took some 3 Girl JAM Crinkle Ribbon and attached it at the top. I also made the box by taking 2 pieces of 12"x11" piece of cardstock (one for the bottom and one for the top) and scored them at 3" and 9" and turned it and scored again at 3" and 9", taped the edges together and covered it in pretty cardstock. The flower was cut from the Cricut Flower Shoppe cartridge (my favorite!).

Easy Peasy!!

I have some blog candy for one lucky follower.

3 Girl JAM Winter Bundle!

Your next stop is Dana!

Here is a complete list of all stops in case you get lost along the way. Please make sure you comment and each blog so you can win Becka's grand prize for the hop.

Becka	http://creationswithbecka.blogspot.com
Julie K	http://jk-littlebitofbling.blogspot.com/

Dana Tarchala	http://Danascraftycorner.blogspot.com
Beckie Woodall	http://justbcreativecrazy.blogspot.com
Tanya Adams	http://nonnascraftcorner.blogspot.com/
Anna Bee	http://annabeedesigns.blogspot.com/
Ildi	http://thecraftinmama.blogspot.com/


Erica Smole	http://mycricutcraftroom.blogspot.com/

Do you have Thanksgiving pants?!?

2011-11-24T00:01:00.001-06:00

Happy Thanksgiving!!

Today is a day to reflect and be thankful for all of God's blessings.

It's also a day to put on your Thanksgiving pants and chow down!

Have a great day!

Check out my cute Turkey card!

Entering:

Whimsical Wednesdays: Add Texture
Paper Cutz: Turkey

Special Guest and Giveaway at 3 Girl JAM

2011-11-23T07:16:00.000-06:00

Hi Everyone!

Today I have a special Guest Designer on my Store Site: 3 Girl JAM.
Please stop by to see Jessica from Jessica's Craft Shaque!

Here is a sneek peek of her project!

Jessica makes beautiful projects and always leaves the sweetest comments!

Make sure you stop by to say Hello!

Also, make sure you check out 3 Girl JAM for a special Giveaway inspired by Jessica's project

and "Like" 3 Girl JAM on Facebook for more Giveaways and product updates!

AND

Don't forget the November Purchase Incentive:

One lucky Customer of 3 Girl JAM will (at random) win the Scandinavian Christmas Cricut Cartridge!!

So don't forget to place an order today!

Thanks for stopping by!

A Shrinky Dink Mini Card

2011-11-18T08:04:00.001-06:00

Check out my Daughter's post and Giveaway HERE.

Hi Everyone!

I have a quick Thanksgiving mini card to show off!

This is a 4" square card.

The sentiment is from Inkadinkado.

The Harvest ribbon is 3 Girl JAM.

The Turkey is a SHRINKY DINK!

I used Shrinky Dink material and cut the turkey at 4" from Celebrate with Flourish. I colored it in with colored pencils and popped it in a 350* oven for 90 seconds.

So fun!

We were shrinky dink making fools at our house!

I remember doing them as a kid so it was really fun to see the excitement on my girls' faces when they did their first one.

:0)

A few Thanksgiving Challenges:

More Than Favors
Die Cuttin' Divas
The Paper Variety
Whimiscal Designs
Cooking With Cricut

Thanks for stopping by!

Special guest Designer

2011-11-16T08:00:00.005-06:00

Hi Everyone!

Today my daughter Mackenzie is being featured on 2 other blogs!

You can see Miss Mack today at:

More Than Favors

and

3 Girl JAM

Stop by each blog and leave a comment for her and end up at 3 Girl JAM for your chance to win 2 bundles of your choice of Hand dyed Crinkle Ribbon! (Mackenzie's idea!)

A little bit about Mackenzie (Written by her!)

Hi! My name is Mackenzie. I am 10 years old and in 5th Grade. I live in Iowa (and it's great)! I love cheese. I have a twin sister named Avery, 3 cats, a no crafty Dad, and a very crafty Mother. I play the piano, like to craft, ride my bike, shop at craft stores (but not grocery stores- they're the worst!), and play with my friends.
I got to meet Paula back in July. She's like, famous, and awesome!
Love you Paula!!

I hope you like my Thanksgiving card!!

Mackenzie used Inkadinkadoo Stamps and Perfect Pearls to create the images and used 3 Girl JAM Harvest Orange ribbon as an accent.

Thanks for stopping by!

Seasons Greetings

2011-11-15T06:33:00.000-06:00

Hi Everyone!

I started making Christmas cards yesterday.

I don't really want to start with Christmas until Thanksgiving is over, but I also really need to get started or I will run out of time!

I love how this card turned out.

I was super simple and quick!

I used the Scandinavian Christmas Cards Cartridge to cut the image at 4".

The background paper is Lost Found Christmas Stack

"Season's Greetings" is from Pink by Design Old Time Christmas

AND the Hot Chocolate Crinkle Ribbon is from 3 Girl JAM!

Thanks for stopping by!

My First Layout!

2011-11-11T13:44:00.002-06:00

Hi Everyone!

Today I am sharing my very first Layout- Ever!

I had no idea what I was doing and had no plan when I started. I just started inking paper and putting things down. I have to say- I really like how it turned out.

I think I may even frame it and hang it on the wall.

:0)

I used the Teresa Collins Sophisticated Cartridge for the cuts.

The inking was done with Tim Holtz Distress Ink in Worn Lipstick, Orange Marmalade, and Iced Spruce.

All the ribbon is from 3 Girl JAM.

You may notice some that is not in the store yet- it is NEW and not quite ready for sale (I'm testing it out- what do you think!?!?)

Linking to:

The Paper Variety- Family

Party Time Tuesday- Bling

Crafty Sprouts- Anything Goes

Kinderstampo- Color Challenge

Thanks for stopping by!

Thankful

2011-11-09T23:14:00.004-06:00

Hi Everyone!

I can't believe that Thanksgiving is only 2 weeks away!

I love this time of year-- the colors of Autumn, the crisp cool air, the crunch of leaves as you walk across the yard, and the anticipation of the Holidays to come.

I am thankful for all of the blessings that have come my way this year.

I am thankful for the health of my family.

I am thankful for my Church and the family I have become a part of.

I am thankful for my "real life" friends and the friends I have made through this blog (you all know who your are!).

I am thankful for my job and my husband's job.

I am thankful for having a mind and 2 hands that allow me to be creative and expressive.

For this A2 size card, I used Inkadinkadoo 1" Stamps covered in Perfect Pearls.

I covered the entire stamped layer with Claudine Hellmuth Studio Multi-Meduim Gloss. I LOVE Claudine! (I got to meet her back in September. She is so sweet and her products are fantastic!)

The brown layer was embossed with the Tim Holtz Distressed Edges Sizzix folder and then wrapped with

Harvest Crinkle ribbon from 3 Girl JAM.

The stamped image layer was attached to the brown layer with 4 brads in the corners.

I love how this turned out!!

A few challenges:

More than Favors

Whimsical Designs

Die Cuttin' Divas
2 Sisters Challenge Blog

The Kraft Journal

Thanks for stopping by!

Celebrate!

2011-11-07T08:30:00.000-06:00

Hi Everyone!

I wanted to take a quick minute an show off a Birthday card that I made for my cousin Elizabeth.

A friend of hers is throwing a "Card Shower" and asked everyone to send a card to help celebrate Elizabeth's Birthday!

It is a 5"x5" card.

The cuts are from the Teresa Collins Sophisticated Cartridge. The background cuts are cut at 5" and the sentiment is cut at 1.5".

I absolutely LOVE this cartridge!

For all the Girly Girls- this is the one for you!

Linking up with Birthday Sundaes!

Thanks for stopping by!

Winner of It's All About Catitude Blog Hop

2011-11-06T11:35:00.000-06:00

Hi Everyone!

First of all- I can't believe I forgot to choose a winner for the It's All About Catitude Blog Hop!!

Have you ever had "Real Life" get in the way of your blogging and crafting (my "Fun Life")?

Well, that's exactly what happened.

The winner of my blog candy, which is a small assortment of crafting goodies, is:

Leah from Leah's Card Designs!!

Congratulations Leah! I'm sending you and e-mail to get your mailing address!

Thanks for stopping by!

Guest Designer Wednesday Spotlight

2011-11-02T06:30:00.000-05:00

Hi Everyone!

Today is a the First Ever Wednesday Guest Designer Spotlight at
3 Girl JAM!

I thought it was fitting that the first "Guest Designers" be the Girls who make the magic happen!

What better way to start this out than with the 3 Girls of 3 Girl JAM!

"J" is for Julie (that's me!)

Here is a little sneak peek of a new product being made and "tested" right now!

I am starting to make all of my Christmas cards already! I just got the new Scandinavian Christmas Cartridge- and I love it!! There are super cute, and super easy cuts on this cartridge- a must have in my opinion. I bought one, and since I love it so much-- I bought another one. A giveaway in the near future?? I think so.....

"A" is for Avery

Featuring "Hot Chocolate" Crinkle Ribbon and Vintage Buttons

Avery is 10 years old and very creative! She whipped this up in about 20 minutes! She even tied her own bow!

"M" is for Mackenzie

Featuring "Ice Blue" Crinkle Ribbon

Mackenzie is my other 10 year old! She is also super creative- and a bit of a perfectionist! Mackenzie likes to use inks and stamps and does a fantastic job of coordinating colors!

If you are interested in being a future Guest Designer for the 3 Girl JAM Wednesday Spotlight, please contact us at 3girljam@gmail.com

Fall Wreath

2011-11-01T22:31:00.001-05:00

Hi Everyone!

I made a Fall Themed wreath about a month ago and FINALLY got it hung up on my front door!

Why do I put off doing things that are so easy to do!?!

I wanted to make sure I hung it up in the Fall- before the snow starts to fly here. Since I heard that it may snow in the next day or so- I figured I better get my rear in gear and hang it up!

I love how this wreath turned out- and I love it even more now that it's hanging on my front door!

This was made entirely from the DCWV Harvest stack. If you are a fan of Autumn- you must get this paper. It's beautiful.

The bottom layer large paper cones are 6" squares rolled into a cone shape and hot glued onto a cardboard wreath shape.

The next layer is made with 4.5" squares rolled into cones and hot glued on to the bottom layer.

All the flowers were cut with the Cricut Flower Shoppe cartridge.

I wrapped some Hand Dyed Crinkle Ribbon throughout the wreath and tied it into a little bow.

A couple challenges:

Paper Cutz

Paper Playtime

Thanks for stopping by!

Halloween 2011- My Girlies

2011-10-31T23:17:00.001-05:00

Hi Everyone!

Halloween 2011 is ~~almost~~ over.

So long are the days when my girlies dressed us as Princesses and Unicorns.

Or even Witches (Good and Evil)

This year the 10 year old girls dressed as Zomies and Vampires (or at least the Bride of Dracula!)

I was very impressed with how the girls made their own costumes this year! Mackenzie made her own skirt and veil (I helped with the flowers and the flowers on her shirt). Avery cut up her clothes and helped with the blood stains. If you did not know- Fire Brick Red Distress re-inker and Alcohol Ink in Ginger, make very realistic looking blood stains! (Just in case you need to make blood stains- YUCK!)

Her serious (and evil vampiress side)

Freaky!

No more candy for me tonight! I'm headed for a total sugar coma any minute!

Thanks for stopping by!

It's all about Catitude Blog Hop

2011-10-28T00:01:00.000-05:00

Hi Everyone!

Welcome to the It's All About Catitude Blog Hop!!

If you happened to just drop by today (Thank you!), make sure you stop by Barbara's blog at http://barbarab3.blogspot.com/ to start the Hop from the beginning!

I love my cats- all 3 of them.

Here is Odin (tan), Freya (calico), and Cleo (black).

I don't really have a favorite...

Okay- maybe I do.... What can I say- she likes to craft with me!

The purpose of today's Hop is to celebrate National Cat Day and recognize our Fabulous Feline Friends!

Odin and Freya were farm kitties (who probably wouldn't have made it very long if I hadn't adopted them) and Cleo was adopted from a local animal shelter.

This image reminds me of Odin.
I have had him since he was 6 weeks old. He is almost 14 years old!
I've had Freya since she was 8 weeks old- her and Odin are litter mates!
Miss Cleo is 1 year old. I have had her since she was 8 weeks old.

One lucky follower will win some blog candy!!
(Which will be an assortment of Bling!)

All you have to do is tell me what you have for a pet

and what it's name is!

Random.org will choose a winner who will be announced on Monday!
Make sure you check out Barbara's blog- she has an awesome Grand Prize!!

Your next stop is Lynda!

Thanks for stopping by!

Here's the full line up in case you get lost:

1. Barbara B. http://barbarab3.blogspot.com/
2. Crafty and Green (Tina) - http://craftyandgreen.blogspot.com
3. Haidee http://created2bunique.blogspot.com/
4. Janet S http://ladyluvbug.blogspot.com/
5. Vicki http://scrapbookingcreationsbyvicki.blogspot.com/
6. Linda T http://www.lindascreativity.blogspot.com
7. Lisa http://handmadewithlove-lisa.blogspot.com/
8. Jamie http://myamusinglife.blogspot.com
9. Gill http://scrappincreationsbygillm.blogspot.com
10. Princess Penelope. http://thescrapbookingqueen-princesspenelope.blogspot.com/
11. Gina http://californiascrappin-gcinderella21.blogspot.com
12. Inga http://mommahobbit.blogspot.com/
13. Vicki R - http://mawmawsthoughts.blogspot.com/
14. Yvette L. http://gammascreativecorner.blogspot.com/
15. Wendy T.http://www.gilbyscraftster.blogspot.com/
16. Julie K- http://jk-littlebitofbling.blogspot.com/
17 Lynda B. http://memoriesintyme.blogspot.com/
18. Shannon M. - http://www.purplelionpaper.com/blog

Crafty Sprouts Halloween Week

2011-10-26T09:00:00.001-05:00

Hi Everyone!

My good friend Erika from Crafty Sprouts, is hosting a fabulous Halloween week over on her blog.

Her wonderful Design Team and some pretty cool Guest Designers have been rockin' out the 10/31 projects since Monday.

Today is my day to Guest Design for Crafty Sprouts- So.......

I made a cutsie card inspired by my 10 year old Spooks!

Since my Ghouls have been little, they've dressed up as princesses, unicorns, puppy dogs, and witches (cute ones!)-- all cuties costumes.

This year however, one wants to be a Vampire and the other wants to be a Zombie!!

Crazy!

The sentiment is from Crafty Sprouts: Besties for Life.

I love how this stamp set can be used for almost anything- it's so versatile!

You can buy this set HERE!

The stamped images are all from the $1.00 bin at Michael's (so stinkin' cute!)

All the paper is from the DCWV Ghosts and Goblins Stack.

Make sure you check out all of the Totally Witchin' projects from the Gang at Crafty Sprouts!

Thanks for stopping by!

I have the Giggles now!

2011-10-24T05:00:00.004-05:00

Hi Everyone!

I have a quick birthday card to share with you today!

Mustaches make me laugh- I don't know why, but they do!

Monocles make me laugh too (more than mustaches actually!).

This fab 'stache is from the Lite Billionare Cartridge.

The Monocle (haha!) is a keychain ring!

Here's looking at You (but only with one eye!).

Great challenges going on at:

Love to Crop

The Kraft Journal

Thanks for stopping by!

Here's to You

2011-10-23T05:00:00.001-05:00

Hi Everyone!

Love to all my "Sisters" out there.

Here's to all of you.

Linked to:

Paper Cutz

Paper Playtime

Thanks for stopping by!

More Halloween!

2011-10-22T18:06:00.002-05:00

Hi Everyone!!

My knee is doing much better (not completely better- but better than before!).

I was able to spend some time in my craft room today- uninterrupted time (the best kind!).

I got to play around with some new cartridges I just got in the mail today! I made a few projects, but just need to finish them before I can post. :)

Here's what I can show you:

Halloween is still on the brain!

Since I had a lot of ~~sitting on my butt with my knee propped up~~ down time this week, I got to spend some time looking through Cricut handbooks.

I found this cool Halloween scene cut on

the Cricut Lite Cupcake Wrappers Cartridge.

Can you believe it!?!

A couple challenges to:

Wacky Wednesday #56 - Halloween

Cricut 360*- Halloween

Thanks for stopping by!

What a week!!

2011-10-21T05:00:00.001-05:00

Hi Everyone!

I have had a week that I'd like to forget!

Saturday night my right knee started to hurt. I'm not sure what I did to it, but I know that it just didn't feel right. All day Sunday, I participated in my first Craft/Vendor show. It was such a disappointment and had such a small turnout (lots of vendors- just no customers). By Sunday evening my knee hurt so bad that I was a total grouch!

Monday I was miserable. I did however spend a little time in the craft room (I thought it would make me feel better- and it did!).

We are getting ready for Halloween in our household- so that is what is on my brain lately.

I made a quick tag before I had to go ice my knee.

Tuesday I went to the Doctor and she said it looked like I dislocated my kneecap, so Wednesday I went to another Doctor to have them "pop" it back into place. PAIN! However, I could walk out of the Dr office- so that was a good thing. I went to work on Thursday for a few hours and have to work all day on Friday. All I can say is- Thank goodness the weekend is almost here.

I need to get out of pain and into my craft room.

I'm having serious withdrawls!!

See you soon!

Thanks for stopping by!

Halloween Blog Hop Winner!

2011-10-18T14:48:00.000-05:00

Hi Everyone!

Another winner today!

Today's winner from the Halloween Blog Hop is:

Tami from Tambo Creations!

Thanks for Hopping along Tami (and for being a part of the Hop!)

Please e-mail me with your mailing address and I'll get your goodies sent out!

A Huge Thank You and 3 Girl JAM Winner

2011-10-17T22:25:00.000-05:00

Hi Everyone!
I'd like the thank everyone who stopped by to help celebrate the Grand Opening of 3 Girl JAM.

A HUGE thank you to each of my friends who made awesome projects for you to see.
I'm so thankful to have you all in my bloggy world. :)
To see everyones awesome projects again (all in one place) click HERE.

This is for you!

The Grand Prize winner of the "total package" of all 6 bundles of 3 Girl JAM crinkle ribbon and a stamp set from Crafty Sprouts is:

Jessica from Jessica's Craft Shaque!

Please contact me at 3girljam@gmail.com with your address and I 'll get your goodies out to you asap!

Thanks for stopping by!

Halloween Blog Hop- New and Improved!

2011-10-15T23:52:00.000-05:00

Check out the Ribbons and Buttons Blog Hop (still time to check it out and win some sweet candy! Winners chosen Sunday night)

Hi Everyone!!

Welcome to the Halloween Blog Hop!

I am so happy to be a part of this Hop creating with such talented ladies!
If you tried to Hop through the whole line up yesterday (it was complete crap wasn't it!), it should be all fixed today!

If you just happened to stop by my blog (Thanks btw!)- make sure you go back to Angela's site to start from the beginning. When you leave here- stop by to see everyone along the way!

Halloween is a fun time of the year for my family. My Girls LOVE to dress up and go Trick or Treating!
Here they are one in one of their younger years:

Here they are last year:

This year has yet to be decided!

My first project was quick and easy!

Cleo's trying to spook you!

The pumpkin is an orange cardstock rossette. The eyes, nose, and mouth were cut out- by hand (gasp!).
The ribbon "curtain" is from the Spooky Bundle by 3 Girl Jam (there's a chance to win a Cricut cartridge when you purchase ribbon, going on through Oct. 31st!)

My second project was also a quickie!

The paper is from DCWV Ghosts and Goblins stack, and the image is $.99 Studio G stamp that I colored with Sakura gel Pens.
Super quick and super easy!

One lucky Follower will win the Spooky Bundle from 3 Girl JAM. Just leave a comment below for your chance. For an extra chance, check out the 3 Girl JAM site and "like" them on Facebook.

Your next stop is Patricia from Creative Diva (Hey Girl!)

Here's the rest of the line up in case you get lost:

Angela: http://www.creativecraftin.blogspot.com/
Ruthie: http://www.septemberninth.blogspot.com/
Chere: http://www.cherevansstudio.blogspot.com/
Ashley: http://myscrappinpalace.blogspot.com/
Ellen: http://lifeatwalnuthill.blogspot.com/
Rachael: http://rachelspapercrafts.blogspot.com/
Katie: http://happyscrappinmom.blogspot.com/
Kathy: http://kathyand3kids.blogspot.com/
Julie: http://jk-littlebitofbling.blogspot.com/
Patrica: http://creativediva98.blogspot.com/
Xochlit: http://www.craftyx.blogspot.com/
Becky: http://beckscricards.blogspot.com/
Mandie: http://mandiesscrappin.blogspot.com/
Nicole: http://creationsbymommy.com/
Gina: http://californiascrappin-gcinderella21.blogspot.com/
Zenita: http://www.scrappinwithz.blogspot.com/
Tammi: http://tamboscreations.blogspot.com/

Thanks for stopping by!

Halloween Blog Hop

2011-10-15T00:01:00.006-05:00

Check out the Ribbons and Buttons Blog Hop (still time to check it out and win some sweet candy! Winners chosen Sunday night)

Hi Everyone!!

Welcome to the Halloween Blog Hop!

I am so happy to be a part of this Hop creating with such talented ladies!

Here they are last year:

This year has yet to be decided!

My first project was quick and easy!

Cleo's trying to spook you!

One lucky Follower will win the Spooky Bundle from 3 Girl JAM. Just leave a comment below for your chance. For an extra chance, check out the 3 Girl JAM site and "like" them on Facebook.

Your next stop is Patricia from Creative Diva (Hey Girl!)

Here's the rest of the line up in case you get lost:

Angela: http://www.creativecraftin.blogspot.com/
Kristal: http://www.gettingcricky.com/
Ruthie: http://www.septemberninth.blogspot.com/
Chere: http://www.cherevansstudio.blogspot.com/
Ashley: http://myscrappinpalace.blogspot.com/
Samantha: http://www.buglovinchick.blogspot.com/
Erika: http://www.craftysprouts.com/
Ellen: http://lifeatwalnuthill.blogspot.com/
Rachael: http://rachelspapercrafts.blogspot.com/
Katie: http://happyscrappinmom.blogspot.com/
Kathy: http://kathyand3kids.blogspot.com/
Julie: http://jk-littlebitofbling.blogspot.com/
Patrica: http://creativediva98.blogspot.com/
Xochlit: http://www.craftyx.blogspot.com/
Becky: http://beckscricards.blogspot.com/
Mandie: http://mandiesscrappin.blogspot.com/
Martha: http://pattisscrapingtime.blogspot.com/
Nicole: http://creationsbymommy.com/
Gina: http://californiascrappin-gcinderella21.blogspot.com/
Kimmarie: http://kimmarieskorner.blogspot.com/
Zenita: http://www.scrappinwithz.blogspot.com/
Tammi: http://tamboscreations.blogspot.com/

Thanks for stopping by!

Thank You! : )

2011-10-13T08:06:00.001-05:00

Hi Everyone!

I want to take a quick minute to thank each and every one of you that stopped by yesterday and "Hopped" along with me and my friends during the Ribbons and Buttons Blog Hop in celebration of the Grand Opening of 3 Girl Jam.

There's still plenty of time left to go through and check out all the super awesome projects and enter to win some fabulous (if I do say so myself) Crinkle Ribbon and a grand prize (which includes a Crafty Sprouts stamp set!).

Blog Candy winners will be chosen and notified on Sunday 10/16/11.

Thanks for stopping by!

3 Girl JAM: Ribbons and Buttons Blog Hop

2011-10-12T00:01:00.007-05:00

Hi Everyone!!

Welcome to the Ribbons and Buttons Blog Hop!

I am so thankful for the group of incredibly talented women who have joined me today to celebrate the Grand Opening of my new shop:

3 Girl JAM

3 Girl JAM offers vintage estate buttons and hand-dyed crinkle ribbon in 12 colors- you can check it out and buy some for yourself HERE

Since my Girls (Avery and Mackenzie) are the inspiration for, and such a huge part of 3 Girl JAM- my project today is dedicated to them.

For my card, I used the Teresa Collins Sophisticated Cricut Cartridge and Cherry Lipstick 3 GJ Crinkle Ribbon.

Please hop along:

JulieK from: A Little Bit of Bling

Erika from: Crafty Sprouts

Diana from: DL.ART

Amy from: Love to Crop

Jen from: Jen's Craft Corner

Carri from: A Busy Bee- Double Click Connections

Gloria from: Oma's Crafts
Patty from: Creative Diva

Sherrie from: Sherrie Scraps with Passion

Jessica from: Chick-n-Scrap

Brynn from: Flair and Frills

3 Girl JAM

Mmmmmm.......Candy...

There is an opportunity to win some ribbon at each stop along the way
AND
at the end of the Hop there is a chance for a Grand Prize which includes:

A Crafty Sprouts stamp set (donated by Erika)

and a Total Package Bundle of crinkle ribbon from 3 Girl JAM.

Just leave a comment on each stop along the way (and become a follower if you're not already) for your chance to win!

Check out the 3 Girl JAM site for extra chances too!

*Hint*
There may even be a special "bonus" buyer's incentive on the 3 Girl Jam site (I'm just sayin'...)

Your next stop is the Fabulous Ms Erika from Crafty Sprouts!!

Thanks for playing along today!

Cricut Flower Shoppe Poinsettia

2011-10-07T06:19:00.000-05:00

Hi Everyone!

I've said it once, but I'll say it again.

I LOVE the Cricut Flower Shoppe Cartridge!!

I recently made a Poinsettia using this cartridge.

Here's how I did it:

I used this page.

Cut the 4 pointed layer at 3", 2.5", and 2".

Cut the spiral layer at 2".

I also cut some leaves at 2" from the back of the booklet.

Just off the mat, the layers look like this:

I find it easier to ink the layers and curl or crumple them before putting it all together.

After inking and crumpling:

After putting the flower all together, I put some Stickles in the center and spritzed it with some Glimmer Mist!

So much fun!!

Thanks for stopping by!

Happy Birthday Grandma!

2011-10-06T06:43:00.000-05:00

Hi Everyone!

This weekend is my husband's Grandmother's 90th Birthday. She is having a huge party and we are so excited to go!!

I made a very quick and easy birthday card for her.

I used the DCWV Green Tea Stack and trimmed the flower page.

I distressed the edges and adhered it on to another page from the same stack.

I stamped the sentiment and tied it all up in a bow made with crinkle ribbon from 3 Girl JAM.

Happy Birthday Grandma Evelyn!!

This card fits in nicely with the challenge at Birthday Sundaes this week.

Thanks for stopping by!

A Quick Tip

2011-10-05T19:43:00.000-05:00

Hi Everyone!

I wanted to share a quick tip and one of my favorite things!

Sakura Clear Gloss Glaze Pens!!

What do you do with these you ask?

You make anything/everything shine!

I like to go over inked sentiments to "fake emboss" like this:

Try it- you'll like it!

Thanks for stopping by!

3 Girl JAM

2011-09-30T19:56:00.006-05:00

Hi Everyone!

I wanted to share a link from my brand new web-store

3 Girl JAM.

If you've checked out my store already- I give a HUGE Thank You to you!

If you haven't checked it out yet, I make and sell hand-dyed crinkle ribbon (and it's pretty awesome if I do say so myself).

Click HERE


http://3girljam.blogspot.com/

Thanks for stopping by!

Black, Red, and Slimey Green

2011-09-30T09:00:00.011-05:00

Hi Everyone!

I'm so excited for Halloween and it's a whole month away!

Today I am a Guest Designer at Crafty Sprouts! Erika is having a challenge for the next 2 weeks.

The challenge is to use Black, Red, and Slimey Green on your project.

Who woulda thought that this color combo could rock out a Halloween card.

The Sentiment is from Crafty Sprouts: Besties for Life
The stamped images are from Creative Memories
The ribbon is from 3 Girl JAM (I cut and frayed it!)

Go get your color on and join the challenge at Crafty Sprouts!

A few other challenges to check out:

Celebrate the Occasion- Anything w/Ribbon
Paper Playtime- Halloween Projects
Scrapalicious USA- Anything Goes
Whimsical Wednesday- Anything Goes

Winner of Back to School blog candy!

2011-09-26T07:53:00.000-05:00

**Another Winner**

Hi Everyone!

Thanks to everyone who Hopped along with the Back to School Blog Hop this weekend!

There were so many great ideas from such talented crafters!

The winner of my blog candy: an assorted goody bag and hand-dyed crinkle ribbon from 3 Girl JAM, is:

AmyJRockstar said... Wow! I can't believe those stamped phrases turned out so well on this! I love it! You are one cool mom! My favorite teacher (I had lots so I'll just give you one) was Mrs. Bettini, my Kindergarten TA. She got an award for being teacher of the year once!

Amy, please contact me with your mailing address so I can send out your goodies!

Thanks for stopping by!

Winner, Winner- 1st Day of Autumn Hop

2011-09-26T07:41:00.001-05:00

**Another Winner**

Hi Everyone!

I want to thank everyone who stopped by on Thursday for the
First Day of Autumn Blog Hop!
Such amazing projects from a very talented group of ladies!

The winner of my blog candy: 3 bundles of hand-dyed crinkle ribbon from 3 Girl JAM, is:

Cathy said... Wow, your wreath is amazing, love the colors and the flowers. I need to get the flower shoppe cartridge.
cathyplus5.blogspot.com

Cathy please contact me with your mailing address so I can send out your goodies!

Thanks for stopping by!

Back to School Blog Hop Day 2

2011-09-25T00:01:00.006-05:00

Check out the First Day of Autumn Blog Hop HERE!

Hi Everyone!!

Welcome to Day 2 of the Back to School Blog Hop, hosted by Jamie , from Life in Words and Pictures.

If you haven't checked out Day 1- you can do so HERE!

I am so happy to be a part of this Hop creating with such talented ladies!

If you just happened to stop by my blog (Thanks btw!)- make sure you go back to Jamie's site to start from the beginning. When you leave here- stop by to see everyone along the way!

Here is a Decorated Clipboard for one of my daughters.

Front side

Back side

I took a plain ol' clipboard and stamped some sentiments from Pink By Design, K Andrew Designs, and Crafty Sprouts, and then added some stickers and journaling tags. I also added a pen holder to the side. (You can't have a clipboard without a pen- now can you!!)

Another super easy project!

Now- Who wants some Blog Candy???

Crinkle Ribbon from 3 Girl JAM

One lucky follower will be chosen by Random.org on Monday.

All you have to do is leave a comment with who your all time favorite teacher was.
For an extra chance to win- Follow 3 Girl JAM and like them on Facebook!

My favorite teacher was my 7th Grade Science teacher Mr. Klebe.

He rocked!!

Your next stop is Maria.

Now go check out everyone else!

Thanks for stopping by!

In case you get lost:

Jamie http://myamusinglife.blogspot.com
Berenice http://karbersweetescape.blogspot.com
Ashley http://theglamoroussideofscrapping.blogspot.com
Jessica http://scrappyluvs.blogspot.com/
Christina http://cema1cema.blogspot.com
Amber http://pixiperfectcreations.blogspot.com/
Dena http://missdjones.blogspot.com/
Shelley http://shelleysland.blogspot.com
Clare http://cricutcraftyclare.blogspot.com
April http://curlsandgrins.blogspot.com
Jearise http://lorbysworld.blogspot.com/
Kristy http://www.scraptasticalkreations.blogspot.com
Janet http://createatdreamscrapbooks.blogspot.com/
Amy http://www.lovetocrop.com
Staci : http://preciousmem.blogspot.com
Lisa http://handmadewithlove-lisa.blogspot.com/
Cheryl http://cardsbycg.blogspot.com/
Gina http://californiascrappin-gcinderella21.blogspot.com/
Paula http://www.scrapyourworld1.blogspot.com
Crafty Homemade http://craftyhomemade.blogspot.com/
JulieK http://jk-littlebitofbling.blogspot.com/
Maria -http://www.mdcraftcorner.blogspot.com

Back to School Blog Hop Day 1

2011-09-24T00:01:00.009-05:00

Click for The First Day of Autumn Blog Hop

Hi Everyone!!

Welcome to Day 1 of the Back to School Blog Hop, hosted by Jamie , from Life in Words and Pictures.

I am so happy to be a part of this Hop creating with such talented ladies!

If you just happened to stop by my blog (Thanks btw!)- make sure you go back to Jaime's site to start from the beginning. When you leave here- stop by to see everyone along the way!

Back to School time is awesome at my house. My girls (twins!) love school. They LOVE back to school shopping- supplies, clothes, everything! They started 5th Grade this year and are loving it so far!

With twins there is always double everything- what one has, the other wants. It's nice to have them in different classrooms with different teachers. School has always been like that for them, but as they get older, their personalities are really starting to shine!

Here's a box that I made for one of my daughters. She'll be so excited to store all of her ~~junk~~ really cool stuff in it!

This started out as a recipe box. I covered it with DCWV paper and decorated it with 5th Grade inspired stickers.
Easy peasy lemon squeezy!

I'm sure she will get some good use out of it!

Your next stop is Maria

Come back tomorrow for part 2 of the Back to School Blog Hop.
There may even be some candy to win.
(Okay- there will definitely be candy to win) :)
(There's even a Grand Prize!!)

Thanks for stopping by!
See you tomorrow!

In case you get lost:

First Day of Autumn Blog Hop

2011-09-23T00:01:00.020-05:00

Hi Everyone!

Welcome to the First Day of Autumn Blog Hop hosted by Lisa from HoneyBearz Designs.

I am very excited to be a part of this hop with such wonderfully crafty people!

If you just happened to stop by my blog today (Thanks!), make sure you go back to Lisa's site to make sure you don't miss a thing!

Autumn is my absolute favorite time of the year! I love the cool air and all of the changing colors.

The beauty of nature will be all around us soon.

I've been inspired by all of the awesome wreaths I've seen others making lately so I had to make my own to celebrate my favorite season.

This was made entirely from the DCWV Harvest stack. If you are a fan of Autumn- you must get this paper. It's beautiful.

The bottom layer large paper cones are 6" squares rolled into a cone shape and hot glued onto a cardboard wreath shape.

The next layer is made with 4.5" squares rolled into cones and hot glued on to the bottom layer.

All the flowers were cut with the Cricut Flower Shoppe cartridge.

I wrapped some Hand Dyed Crinkle Ribbon throughout the wreath and tied it into a little bow.

One lucky follower will receive the Harvest Bundle, Winter Bundle, and Spooky Bundle of Crinkle Ribbon from 3 Girl Jam.
For extra chances to win- follow 3 Girl JAM and like them on facebook.

Random.org will choose a winner on Monday.

Your next stop is Gina!

Thanks for stopping by!

1. Lisa - http://honeybearzdesigns2011.blogspot.com/
2. Ashley - http://theglamoroussideofscrapping.blogspot.com
3. Mindy http://cvceggen.blogspot.com/
4. Sam http://scrappingwithpirkie.blogspot.com/
5. Angela http://www.creativecraftin.blogspot.com/
6. Janet http://createatdreamscrapbooks.blogspot.com/
7. Vicki http://mawmawsthoughts.blogspot.com/
8. Jessica http://scrappyluvs.blogspot.com/
9.JulieK- http://jk-littlebitofbling.blogspot.com/ <----YOU ARE HERE
10. Gina - http://californiascrappin-gcinderella21.blogspot.com/
11. Berenice http://karbersweetescape.blogspot.com/

A Link Up Party and some Challenges!

2011-09-22T18:34:00.000-05:00

Hi Everyone!

Fall is my most favorite time of the year!

I love the cool crisp air. I love the colors.

I love the sights, sounds, and scents of Autumn!

Sarah at Pink Cricut is having a link up party that inspired me to use a neglected tool that I have.

The Sew Easy

I am not a sew easy kind of gal-- needles and thread and I do not get along sew (pun intended) well.

I guess I would call this tool- The Sew Kinda Irritates Me.

However...

I did figure out how to use it to my advantage- for brads.

So now I call the tool: The So Easy Brad Piercer!

For my card I used the Sew Easy to pierce my paper- perfectly spaced- for my brads.

The background and the flowers and leaves are made out of Square 1 repositional, printable fabric.

I used my new Claudine Hellmuth image stamps (that are awesome!).

The images and background were all done with Distress Inks. The ink took a bit of time to dry on the fabric- but looks fantastic once it did!

A Few other Fall Themed challenges:

Blog Hop Alert!

2011-09-22T11:00:00.000-05:00

Hi Everyone!

Join me tomorrow for the First Day of Autumn Blog Hop.

I've got an awesome project that I can't wait to show you.

Have you ever been so excited about a project that you couldn't wait to get started on it? Have you ever done a project that went together so smoothly and easily it was almost like it was just going together on it's own!?!

This is how I feel about my project.

Here's a little sneaky peek.....

Make sure to come back tomorrow to Hop with us!

Thanks for stopping by!

Punch Challenge

2011-09-21T05:00:00.001-05:00

Hi Everyone!

Frosted Designs has a challenge going on right now to use Punches on your project.

I don't have a lot of punches, but I learned a fun technique to make flowers with a circle punch!

I used a 1.5" circle punch (you could use a smaller one if you want to!).

Punch out 7 circles.

1 circle is the base of the flower. Fold the edges of the other 6 circles to form points. Line up the center points and put the pieces together like a pizza. :)

It's best to use double sided paper since you will see both sides.

I also used a punch for the leaves.

The crinkle ribbon (Mistletoe) is from my new store 3 Girl JAM.

Thanks for stopping by!

Boo!

2011-09-20T22:01:00.000-05:00

Hi Everyone!

Paper Cutz has a fun challenge going on right now:

Challenge #109 is "Caution - Ghost Crossing!" Make a card, LO or craft project for Halloween using Cricut cut, hand stamped, or digital stamped ghosts, and the colors black, white, purple and orange ONLY!

This is my first Halloween card of the season (my first one ever for that matter!). :)

The cute ghost stamp and the sentiment are both stamps from the dollar bin at Michaels.
The paper is We R Memory Keepers.
The cinkle ribbon (Witches Brew) is from my new store 3 Girl JAM.

Thanks for stopping by!

50 States Blog Hop Winner

2011-09-19T12:28:00.000-05:00

The winner of my blog candy for the 50 States Blog Hop is:

ScrappinT said...: I loved your layout and got to visit your state a long time ago. I am born and raised in California
Please contact me (by 9/25) with your address and I'll get your goodies sent out to you!!

My Bestie!

2011-09-19T09:33:00.000-05:00

Hi Everyone!

I spent the weekend at Scrapfest at the Mall of America (in Minnesota) and had a ton of fun!

My awesome husband went with me. He endured long lines, lots of walking, countless trips to Archivers, and my ohhs and awes when I would spot well know crafters (he pretended to know who Tim Holtz and Teresa Collins were- even though I knew he had no clue!).

He carried all my shopping bags and kept my place in line when I would have to "run back and grab one more thing". That man spent 14 hours in a mall with me on Saturday-- I can't believe I spent 14 hours in a mall! My husband is NOT crafty- but he supports my ~~addiction~~ hobby 100%.

Our 11 year Wedding Anniversay is in December (we've been together for 16 years!) and he has been and forever will be my best friend!

I used the Cricut Elegant Edges for all of the shapes and scallops. The image is the digi Kissy Kissy from Greeting Farm. The ribbon is Ice Blue crinkle ribbon from my new store- 3 Girl JAM. The sentiment is Crafty Sprouts Besties for Life.

My friend Erika at Crafty Sprouts is having a sketch challenge and a celebration of her new stamp releases.

Her stamps are fantastic- the sentiments are awesome, funny, unlike any other- but most importantly the stamps stamp wonderfully!!

Thanks for stopping by!

Guess who I met today!

2011-09-17T18:23:00.002-05:00

Such a fun day at Scrapfest at the Mall of America!!

Tim Holtz

Claudine Hellmuth


Theresa Collins