Paper Crafts Magazine Presents: The 12 Designers of Christmas Blog Hop

Time to end Holiday Cards & More Vol. 5 WEEK with a BANG!

How about a cute little gift bag? Did you know that there are FREE patterns available?
HCM patterns can be found HERE.
I used one for this bag. :) AND some YUMMY Basic Grey! I {luv} BG! :)


You HAVE 14 chances to win the blog hop jackpot by leaving comments on all 12 designers’ blogs (including this one!), plus leave a comment on Paper Crafts Connection AND Moxie Fab World.

Teri Anderson
Ashley Cannon Newell
Betsy Veldman
Latisha Yoast
Heidi Van Laar
Jessica Witty
Anabelle O’Malley
Kim Kesti
Sarah Martina Parker
Windy Robinson
Kimberly Crawford

Before you hop on over to the other designers, leave a comment telling me who you love to make holiday gifts so you can be entered in the jackpot giveaway AND also enter to win a free copy of Holiday Cards & More Vol. 5 from me! :)

All comments must be posted by midnight (MDT) on Sunday, Sept. 19. The grand prize winner will be announced on the Paper Crafts Connection blog on Tuesday, Sept. 21.

Simple Sentiments for FREE!

The Holiday Cards & More, Volume 5 week continues!! :)

Did you know you can download FREE sentiments right from the Paper Crafts website. Just click RIGHT here! :) Super easy. Print and craft! {luv} it!

Now you can HOP on over and check out what MARVELOUSLY LUSCIOUS creations these talented girls created with the sentiments:

Teri

Kim H.

Kim K.

Jess

Betsy

AND be sure to hop on over to the Paper Crafts Connection to see MORE sentiment fun AND win a PRIZE! SWEET!:)

HIP HOP>>>>>>>>

TIME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Are you ready?

Be sure to check out the UNITY blog to see all the details. :)

Here is a little card I made using some different ranger inks & a sticker from the new Basic Grey Curio. :)

Stamps: Grainy background, When I Am With You

Time to go check out my crafty friend ERYN! :)

Hip HOP TIME!

Happy Thursday!!!!!!!!!!!! It is a NEW month...so that means a new KIT!!!

YEAH!!! :) :)
Be sure to start the hop on the Unity blog so you don't miss any inspiring fun! :)

This first card uses some double embossing. I used both green & white powder to create a glossy and speckled look.

stamps: Naturally You, What a Hoot

Just a simple one with some edge punch fun! :)

stamps: Pixie-licious Blooms

Now it is time to hop on over to the SWEET Eryn! :) :)

Congrats....

to REGINA for being the Sweet Pleat winner over at Paper Crafts Connection!!!! :) You can check out her GORGEOUS card HERE. A box of goodies is coming your way, Regina!! :) :)

:)

Skipping Stones Design Blog Hop

Welcome to Skipping Stones Design’s Blog Hop to celebrate the release of a new stamp set, "Always Here". If you just happened upon my blog today, you’ll want to go back to the beginning at Skipping Stones Design. You should have arrived from Kryssi's blog.

Combined with the blog hop today, it's also Skipping Stones Sketch Tuesday which means the Design Team is showcasing my last sketch. :) I'd for you to play along with the sketch and link your card at the Skipping Stones Blog. Just remember to use the keywords SSD040 if you are uploading to any online galleries.

Now it is time to hop on over to Amanda's blog. :)

A HUGE THANK YOU to Skipping Stones for asking me to play along this month!!! I feel so fortunate! THANK YOU!!! :)

HiP hOp TiMe!

Morning! Are you all ready to HOP? AND did you see THE EXCITING news posted over on the Unity BLOG???? YEAH!!!! :)

Here is a little balloon shaped card that uses a sentiment from the store exclusive: DeLovely Whimsy.

Be sure to hop on over to the AMAZINGLY TALENTED Eryn! :) :)

Pleating.

Morning! I am up over at Paper Crafts Connection today and talking about paper pleating! :) I highlighted some different possibilities for you to easily add some pleated paper to your projects.

If you are looking for a more uniformed pleat, just be sure to score your paper before you fold. The example below is scored at every 1" and then 1/2".

Like to pleat? Want to give it a go?

I posted a challenge HERE for you to link up your creation and a chance to win a box of goodies from me! :) :) I would LOVE for you to play along! :)

Skipping Stones Design Sketch #4

Is it really TUESDAY???????????????? I am SO SO SO SO BEHIND on life.

BUT it is Calvin's 6th b-day after all...so I get a little excuse, right??

Here is this week's Skipping Stones Design Sketch! :) You can find the sketch and other projects HERE.

I used Timeless Textures and Healing Wings.

I have some FUN to share tomorrow so be sure to check back!! :) :)
HUGS!

IT's THURSDAY!

Time for HIP HOP! :) AND...it IS a GOOD day....don't ya think? :)

I do.

Don't forget to start over at the Unity blog to see all the fun & inspiration! :)

My first card uses It's A Good Day.

This Itty Bitty is found ONLY in stores.

Another Itty Bitty.

Sit.Eat.Enjoy.

Great motto, right? :)

Now it is time to head on over to my sweet & creative friend, Eryn. :)

Skipping Stones Design Sketch #3

Are you ready for another one? :)

Be sure to hop on over to the Skipping Stones Design blog for all the deets. :) :)

I used Timeless Textures & Healing Wings for this one. I just LOVE this sentiment. AMAZING!

Okay...now it is your turn! :)

CPS 180

The sponsor for CPS 180 is Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps. Kimmie is a DOLL...I just adore her. :) :)

AND she has some adorable images too. :)

Hip HOPPING!

Morning! :) Are you ready for some Unity?

This first card uses one of the Samantha Walker kits: Retro Road Trip.

One of my favorite things about the KOM images is that you can use them again & again & again & again & again.....

stamps: Fly Free

Make sure you start over at the Unity blog so you don't miss any YUMMY STUFF!

Okay....time to hop on over to the {ippity} blog...

and check out all those AWESOME new RELEASES! :)

Skipping Stones Design Sketch #2

It is Tuesday! Time for another sketch. :)

Here ya go:

Remember to hop on over the Skipping Stones Design blog for all the challenge details. :)

This card used Whispering Wings & Timeless Textures. :)

Look forward to seeing your creations! :)

EAD Designs INSPIRATION!

What a HAPPY DAY! I am honored to show you some E.A.D Designs today and to be hopping along with their AMAZING dt.

Be sure to start over at the E.A.D. Designs blog.

Not only am I hopping, but I am also the inspiration for today. **blush**

SO..here are my cards INSPIRED by some of my previous cards. :)

Just some fun with E.A.D Designs stickers. :)

Did you know that you can use copics to color in those fabulous E.A.D. Design rub-ons? :)

Aren't these E.A.D Design birds cute?

Okay....now it is time to hop on over to the talented & sweet AMY! :)

CPS 179 ROCKS!

Don't ya think? :)

This week, we are sponsored by The {Stamps} of Life. :)
Hop on over and check it out HERE.

A Hip Hop AND a GO-GO!

Happy UNITY day!

Be sure to start on over at the Unity blog so you don't miss out on any FUN or inspiration.

Here is a little quickie using some of the NEW Cosmo Cricket images by Unity Stamp company. :)

Now...hop on over to the sweetest & most talented chica I know....ERYN!

Skipping Stones Design Sketch Challenge

Morning!

I am so excited to share that I am the guest sketch girl over at Skipping Stones Designs for the month. YAH!!!

So HERE is my first sketch:


WE would love for you to play along too. :) You can get all the info HERE.


I used Dandelion Dreams. SUCH a gorgeous set!! :)

I can't wait to see what you do with the sketch! :) :)

CPS 178

Morning!

Well~ I made it home from Chicago with a million memories and smiles.

NOW I am packing for a vacation to upstate NY.

SO excited to see my family and show off my boys. :)

CPS 178 is UP! This week EAD Designs is the sponsor. I {luv} their products. AMAZING!! :)

So...be sure to play along! :)

Hip HOP

Just a quick card for hip hop today. I am in Chicago. :)

Be sure to start at the Unity blog to see all the loveliness today.

I used the Just Be You kit. :)

Now off to Eryn's creative space.....