Christmas Gifts Blog Hop Day 2

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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

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:

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/

Winner, Winner, Winner!

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

**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/

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Thanks for stopping by!

Christmas Cards and Cookies Blog Hop

**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

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Check This Out!!

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!

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:

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Pixichick said...

What a great gift idea! And I just love the box, the flower is fabulous

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Please contact me (My contact info is above) with your address so I can send out your goodies.

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Thanks for stopping by!