Winner Of The Hops From Over The Weekend And Some Other Things

Good morning and Happy Thursday!  I apologize for having this post up late.  Time has escaped me the past few days.  I've been busy in my craft room and have not blogged very much.

Thank you to all that hopped last weekend for the First Day Of Fall and the 2 days of the School Blog Hop.  I enjoy reading your comments and appreciate each and every one of them.  A big thank you to Lisa at HoneyBearz Designs and Jamie at My Amusing Life for allowing me to be hop stops.

Now for the winner...
V said...
I so love the back pack, so cleaver, im a new follower and alo added you on my facebook. Love your idea's!!


Congrats!  I will be emailing you before the end of the day.  Once I send the email, you will have one week to respond to the email or I will draw again.


Please join me Oct.1st through Oct.2nd for a royally good time.

The All Thing Royal Blog Hop starts over with Jamie at My Amusing Life.  Please hop over and say hello!

I will be back later today with some projects!

Have a fabulous morning!

School Blog Hop Day 2

For School Blog Hop Day 1, click here.

Welcome to my blog and the School Blog Hop Day 2.  I'm so glad you can join us.

I hope you are enjoying all the awesome projects!

If you are coming from Berenice at Sweet Escape, you are right on track.  If you just came across my blog and would like to hop along, please start over with Jamie at My Amusing Life as she is our lovely hostess.  There are also grand prizes so please make sure you are following the requirements.

Here is the lineup in case you get lost.
Jamie - My Amusing Life
Berenice - Sweet Escape
Ashley - The Glamorous Side Of Scrapping  <--YOU ARE HERE
Jessica - ScrappyLuvs
Christina - Crazy About Scrappin, Cricut And Cards
Amber - Pixichick Creations
Dena - The Unknown, Entertaining Mind Of Miss Dena Jones
Shelley - Shelley's Land
Clare - Cricut Crafty Clare
April - Curls And Grins
Jearise - Lorby's World
Kristy - Scraptastical Kreations
Janet - Create, Believe, Imagine At Dreamscrapbooks
Amy - Love To Crop
Staci - Precious Memories Scrapbooking
Lisa - Scrapping With Lisa
Cheryl - Cards By CG
Gina - California Scrappin'
Paula - Scrap Your World
Crafty Homemade - Craft, Scrapbooking And More
Julie K. - A Little Bit Of Bling
Maria - MD Craft Corner


So school wouldn't be complete without notebooks.  I love my Cinch and try to use it as much as I can.  I have seen on the internet of people using boxes from cereal, soda, etc. so naturally I wanted to give that a try.  A great way to recycle.  I will be sending some of these notebooks to my cousin so I hope she likes them.

I used my Cinch along with the 3 quarter inch wire.  Obviously the book covers came from Mountain Dew 12 pack.


My blog candy...because I am in 2 hops back to back (this one and First Day Of Autumn from Friday) I'm combining all comments together and picking one winner to receive a $20 gift card of their choice to either Michaels, Joanns or Hobby Lobby.  To win simply leave a comment with a way to reach you.  Extra entries if you become a friend on my blog and Facebook as well as commenting on both hops.  I will use Random. org and announce the winner on Tuesday, September 27th.

Thank you so much for hopping by and a huge thank you to Lisa at My Amusing Life for allowing me to be a hop stop.

Your next stop is Jessica at ScrappyLuvs.

School Blog Hop

Happy Saturday!  Welcome to my blog and the School Blog Hop.  I'm so glad you can join us.

If you are coming from Berenice at Sweet Escape, you are right on track.  If you just came across my blog and would like to hop along, please start over with Jamie at My Amusing Life as she is our lovely hostess.  There are also grand prizes so please make sure you are following the requirements.

Here is the lineup in case you get lost.
Jamie - My Amusing Life
Berenice - Sweet Escape
Ashley - The Glamorous Side Of Scrapping  <--YOU ARE HERE
Jessica - ScrappyLuvs
Christina - Crazy About Scrappin, Cricut And Cards
Amber - Pixichick Creations
Dena - The Unknown, Entertaining Mind Of Miss Dena Jones
Deborah F. - Scrappin Mamma
Shelley - Shelley's Land
Clare - Cricut Crafty Clare
April - Curls And Grins
Jearise - Lorby's World
Kristy - Scraptastical Kreations
Brynn - Flair And Frills
Janet - Create, Believe, Imagine At Dreamscrapbooks
Amy - Love To Crop
Staci - Precious Memories Scrapbooking
Lisa - Scrapping With Lisa
Cheryl - Cards By CG
Gina - California Scrappin'
Paula - Scrap Your World
Crafty Homemade - Craft, Scrapbooking And More
Julie K. - A Little Bit Of Bling
Maria - MD Craft Corner

This hop is all about back to school.  Please make sure you visit all the stops....you won't want to miss a thing.  This is a 2 day hop and I will be featuring a different project tomorrow so please stop back.

My friend is a teacher and she had seen my Maude card that I've shown in the past.  She wanted a set for herself so I decided to make a back pack along with the set. The idea came from Splitcoaststampers but I didn't use the whole template.  Enjoy.

The base of the back pack I ended up using Plantin Schoolbook.  The pocket and pocket flap I used the template from Splitcoaststampers.....the link is above.
Recipe:
Papers are from DCWV Black Currant and my scraps
Cricut Cartridges-Sentimentals and Plantin Schoolbook
Martha Stewart corner rounder
Ribbon and eyelets are from my stash

A view of the back...

My blog candy...because I am in 2 hops back to back (this one and First Day Of Autumn from yesterday) I'm combining all comments together and picking one winner to receive a $20 gift card of their choice to either Michaels, Joanns or Hobby Lobby.  To win simply leave a comment with a way to reach you.  Extra entries if you become a friend on my blog and Facebook as well as commenting on both hops.  I will use Random. org and announce the winner on Tuesday, September 27th.

Thank you so much for hopping by and be sure to stop back tomorrow for another creation.

Your next stop is Jessica at ScrappyLuvs.

First Day Of Autumn Blog Hop

Welcome to my blog and the First Day Of Autumn Blog Hop.  I'm so glad you could join us.

If you are hopping from Lisa at HoneyBearz Designs, you are right on track.  If you just came across my blog and would like to hop along, please start over with Lisa who is our fabulous hostess.

This hop is to welcome the first day of fall.  Please make sure you hop to all the stops as you won't want to miss a thing.

Here is the lineup in case you get lost....
Lisa - HoneyBearz Designs
Ashley - The Glamorous Side Of Scrapping <--YOU ARE HERE
Mindy - Creative Valley Creations <--YOUR NEXT STOP
Sam - Scrapping With Pirkie
Angela - Creative Crafting
Janet - Create, Believe, Imagine at Dream Scrapbooks
Vicki - Maw Maw's Thoughts
Jessica - Scrappyluvs
Julie K - A Little Bit Of Bling
Gina - California Scrappin'
Berenice - Sweet Escape

For my project I, decided to do a banner for my craft room.  I kept it very very simple as I loved the pattern paper.  I will be making one for every season.  Enjoy!

Recipe:
Paper is DCWV Amber Autumn and Stampin Up Tangerine Tango
Cricut cartridges-Birthday Bash and Storybook
Lindy Stamp Gang Moon Shadow Mist in Crow's Nest Copper
Tim Holtz Distress Ink in Frayed Burlap
Stampin Up Stampin Write Marker in Early Espresso
Ribbon is from my stash

I took another picture with the flash on so you can see the shimmer....

My blog candy....because I'm in 2 hops (this one and the one starting tomorrow), I will put all comments together and draw one winner to receive a $20 gift card to their choice of Michaels, Joanns or Hobby Lobby.  To win, simply leave a comment and a way for me to reach you.  Extra entries for becoming a friend of my blog and Facebook as well as commenting on both hops.  I will use Random.org and announce the winner on Tuesday, September 27th.

Thank you so much for hopping by and a big thank you to Lisa at HoneyBearz Designs for allowing me to participate. 

Please stop back tomorrow as I'm in another hop :).  School Blog Hop starts over with Jamie at My Amusing Life.

Your next stop is Mindy at Creative Valley Creations.

Lil Bits Blogaversary Blog Hop

For the 50 States Blog Hop Delaware, click here.
For the 50 States Blog Hop Michigan, click here.

Welcome to my blog and the My Lil Bits Blogaversary Blog Hop!  Today we are celebrating Lisa at My Lil Bits blog.

If you've hopped from  Holly at Holly's Hobbie, you are right on track.  If you just came across my blog and would like to hop along, please start over with Lisa....you won't want to miss a thing.  This hop will feature papercraft projects and anything goes.  You will want to check out each blog for some great inspiration and some sweet blog candy.  My Lil Bits is offering a great blog candy package so make sure to join the fun and hop along with us!!

Here is the lineup in case you get lost.
Lisa-My Lil Bits
Holly-Holly's Hobbie
Ashley-The Glamorous Side Of Scrapping <--YOU ARE HERE
Sarah-Sarah's Stamping and Stuff <--NEXT STOP
Courtney-Krafty Keekerz
Kassidy-Inking It Up Crazy
Jamie-JME Creations
Susan-It's Me Susan P
Linda-Fancy Framework
Shannon-Purple Lion Paper
Jeanine-Scrappin With JC
Kristy-Scraptastical Kreations
Jamie-My Amusing Life


I decided to go with a 3D project for this hop and I'm so pleased how it turned out.

Recipe:
Paper is Graphic 45 Steampunk Debutante and my scraps
Tim Holtz Distress Ink in Frayed Burlap
Lindy Stamp Gang Starburst Spray in Grab A Guy Gold
Prima E-Line Pearls
Stampin Up Stampin Write Marker in Early Espresso
Flower Shoppe cricut cartridge
EK Success Shapers Punch Daisy
Martha Stewart Frond Punch
Tim Holtz Sprocket Gears

More pictures:

For my blog candy....it's a $10 gift card to your choice of Michaels, Joanns or Hobby Lobby.  To win, simply leave a comment on this post and a way for me to reach you.  Extra entries if you become a friend of my blog and Facebook.  I will use Random.org and announce the winner on Tuesday, September 20.

Thanks again for hopping along with us and sharing in the fun of My Lil Bits 1st Blogaversary.  A special thanks to Lisa for allowing me to be a hop stop.

Your next stop is Sarah at Sarah's Stamping and Stuff. 

50 States Blog Hop

Welcome to the 50 States Blog Hop!!

For the 50 States Blog Hop Michigan, click here.


Welcome to the 50 States Blog Hop! Most of us would love to travel but are having staycations this year. What better way to travel but through a blog hop. This hop was inspired by our host Shawnee's journey across the United States as she traveled with her family to their new home. The United States is truly beautiful with many wonderful places to visit and see.

If you are starting here for Delaware, then you are in the right place!!  Please make sure you hop through all the states because you won't want to miss out on any of the fun (or any of the blog candy!!)...

There is an AMAZING Grand Prize Package for one LUCKY hopper (winner chosen by Rafflecopter)!!  To be entered to win, please do the following:

• Visit each state and leave a comment on each project (simply follow the links provided below)
• Like Blessed on the Bright Side and Handmade By Lisa FB Pages.

So what's the Grand Prize???
Cricut Cartridge - Destinations, beautiful handmade flowers from Shannon at Creative Chaos Flowers, and a $20 Gift Certificate to Scraptastical Kreations.

Now on to my state and my project....

My first post is for Delaware...The First State....The Diamond State.  I decided that for this project, that I would bring history and what I love about Delaware together in one canvas.  Enjoy.

Recipe:
Canvas is a 12 by 12
Storybook cricut cartridge
Sapphire acylic paint
Distress Ink in Frayed Burlap

The background of my canvas.....
State Flower:  Peach Blossom
State Bird:  Blue Hen Chicken
State Tree:  American Holly

• Delaware was the first state to ratify the United States Constitution making it the first state in the union in 1787
• With Delaware being 97miles in length and 35miles across the longest part of the state, the state is 49th in size and 45th in population.
• Delaware Memorial Bridge is the second longest twin suspension bridges in the world.  It connects Delaware to New Jersey
• Holy Trinity Church also known as Old Swedes is said to be "the nation's oldest church building still standing as originally built.  It was completed in 1698.
• One of my most favorite places in Delaware has to be the beaches.  Rehoboth Beach titles itself  "The Nations Summer Capital"
• Of course Delaware is the home of tax free shopping
• Grottos Pizza was founded in 1960.  It was a tradition for my family, friends and I to hit a Grottos every time we went to the beach.  Grottos is only available in Delaware with 3 locations in Wilkes-Barre, PA.  This pizza is insanely greasy but well worth it
• The Bobbie, your basic thanksgiving dinner wrapped up in a sub, was created at Capriotti's in Delaware.  The Bobbie consists of mayo, turkey, stuffing and cranberry sauce and has been named the best sandwich in the country.
• Delaware is also home to the World Championship of Pumpkin Chunkin and yes I said that correctly.  Basically machines are built so that pumpkins can be catapulted and thrown through the air.

Now you can hop to PENNSYLVANIA!!  Remember to leave a comment on each state to be eligible for the GRAND PRIZE!!








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50 States Blog Hop-Michigan

Welcome to the 50 States Blog Hop!!

For the 50 States Blog Hop Delaware, click here.

Welcome to the 50 States Blog Hop! Most of us would love to travel but are having staycations this year. What better way to travel but through a blog hop. This hop was inspired by our host Shawnee's journey across the United States as she traveled with her family to their new home. The United States is truly beautiful with many wonderful places to visit and see.

If you've hopped along from ARKANSAS, then you are in the right place!! If you are just joining me from your dashboard or happened along from somewhere else, please be sure to CLICK HERE to start with the first state in the union, Delaware, because you won't want to miss out on any of the fun (or any of the blog candy!!)...

There is an AMAZING Grand Prize Package for one LUCKY hopper (winner chosen by Rafflecopter)!!  To be entered to win, please do the following:

• Visit each state and leave a comment on each project (simply follow the links provided below)
• Like Blessed on the Bright Side and Handmade By Lisa FB Pages.

So what's the Grand Prize???
Cricut Cartridge - Destinations, beautiful handmade flowers from Shannon at Creative Chaos Flowers, and a $20 Gift Certificate to Scraptastical Kreations.
Now on to my state and my project....

I lived in Delaware my entire lift up until the end of April.  My fiance accepted a position that brought us up here to Michigan.  I'm still not too familar with this state so I decided that doing a project for Michigan was perfect for me to learn a little bit about my new home state.

Recipe:
8 by 8 shadow box bought at Joanns

Paper is from my scraps
Cricut cartridges-Wrap It Up, Destinations, Gypsy Wanderings
Lindy Stamp Gang Moon Shadow Mist in Silohette Silver
Inkadinkado Coastal

Michigan information...
State Bird-Robin
State Flower-Apple Blossom
State Tree-Eastern White Pine

• Joined the Union in 1837
• Henry Ford founded the Ford Motor Company in 1903.  Detroit is known as Motor City.
• Michigan has the most lighthouses than any US state
• Makinac Bridge, which connects the Lower Pennisula to the Upper Pennisula, is the longest suspension bridge in the world
• Kellogg's started in 1906 in Battle Creek
• Vernor's Ginger Ale was the the first soda pop in the United States.  It was made on accident in Detroit in 1866
• Singing sand can be found on the beach of Grand Haven.  The sand particles make a whistling sound when walked on.
• Of course Michigan is known for the Great Lakes.  The state has the longest freshwater shoreline in the United States.  A person in Michigan is never more than 85 miles away from Great Lakes water and no more than 6 miles from a natural water source.  The state is also one of the leaders in recreational boating.

Now you can hop to FLORIDA!!  Remember to leave a comment on each state to be eligible for the GRAND PRIZE!!










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Trying To Catch Up And Blog Hops Coming This Weekend

Ahh, feels good to post again.  I have been feeling a little under the weather the last couple of days to where I've been basically sleeping all day.  I'm feeling better and can't wait to post more often.

I do want to share a few things that I was working on before I started not to feel well.  Warning...it's picture heavy.

The first is a card that I made for a friend.  

Recipe:
Cardstock-Stampin Up Crumb Cake and My Mind's Eye Happier
Stamp is from Miss Anya Hats Off by The Greeting Farm
Copic Sketch Markers-Colorless Blender, B93, B95, B97, BG0000, BG10, E000, E00, E11, E33, E35, E37, RV00, RV02, Y11, Y15, Y13, YG63
Border punch is EK Success
Martha Stewart Corner Rounder
Decorative Doily from My Favorite Things


The next card I made for a crafty friend and I didn't want to show it until she got it.

Recipe:
Paper-Stampin Up Early Espresso and Crumb Cake and my scraps
Stamp is Miss Anya Collection from The Greeting Farm
Copic Sketch Markers-Colorless Blender, B93, B95, B97, C5, E000, E00, E11, E21, E25, E27, E29, E50, E51, RV000, RV00, RV02, YG63, YG67
Spellbinders Nestabilities Small Scallop Oval
VersaFine in Onyx Black
TPC Studio Greetings



Grandparents Day card which my mommom loved.  She got it yesterday.

Recipe:

Paper is from Prima Sweet Fairy
Stamp is Stella from The Greeting Farm
Copic Sketch Markers-E000, E00, E11, E25, E27, E29, R11, RV02, RV34, RV91, RV95, Y35, Y38, YG63, YR65
Elegant Edges cricut cartridge
Flowers are Prima
Martha Stewart Frond punch
Martha Stewart Corner Rounder
Ribbon and brads are from my stash


I made this card for my Aunt and Uncle's house.  I send my cousin a goodie box as often as I can and I always put two cards in the box.  One for my cousin and one for the house.

Recipe:
Paper-Stampin Up Baja Breeze and DCWV Baby Boy
Pagoda cricut cartridge
Sakura GellyRoll White

Included in the box this month was a notebook I made with my Cinch.  She loved it.

Recipe:
Plantin Schoolbook cricut cartridge
Bling and paper is from my stash
Binding wire is .75"


My last card I made for my dad.  He loves football and the Philadelphia Eagles.

Recipe:
I can't remember where the Eagles SVG cut came from I'm sorry.  If I find it, I will edit my post to give proper credit.
Paper is Papertrey Ink and my scraps
Wrap It Up cricut cartridge


Thanks for visiting and be sure to stop back starting tomorrow for the 50 States Blog Hop hosted by Shawnee at Blessed On The Bright Side.  I have another blog hop on Sunday which is the My Lil Bits Blogaversary Blog Hop hosted by Lisa at My Lil Bits.

Have a fabulous day!

Halloween Cards From The Labor Of Love Blog Hop

Good morning everyone!  I hope you all have a great week.

This post is extremely late.  I haven't spent much time on the computer and have completely neglected my blog.

I wanted to show everyone the cards I had done for the children.  There were 5 names that were drawn from the Labor Of Love Blog Hop that were to have cards donated in their name.  For some odd reason I only took 4 pictures so sadly you will not get to see 1 of the cards.  I am really bad at taking pictures so hopefully they are clear enough.

Recipe:
Papers are from my stash as well as DCWV Midnight Spell and Cloud 9 Design Harvest Holiday
Cricut Cartridges-Simply Charmed, Paper Doll Dress Up, Happy Hauntings
Martha Stewart Corner Punch
Cuttlebug Embossing Folders-Polka Dots and Demask


Thank you everybody again for stopping by during the Labor Of Love Blog Hop.  I will be back later to show some other things I've been up to.

Have a fabulous morning!

Winners Of Recent Blog Hops & Names Picked For The Card Donation From The Labor Of Love Blog Hop

Hi everyone!  Sorry this is a day late with posting.  Time escaped me yesterday.

I want to thank everyone that has stopped by during the hops.  I love reading the comments that you all give me.  I'm so glad I can inspire and will continue to do that so I hope you are ready for more :).

I need to announce the winners of Becky's Birthday Blog Hop and 50th Birthday Luau Blog Hop.

First for Becky's Birthday Blog Hop, the winner is........

Imogene said...
love your card!! really cute..
am a new follower to your blog and FB


And for the 50th Birthday Luau Blog Hop, the winner is......

ScrappinT said...
Loving the card and the paper was the perfect choice!


Congrats ladies, I have sent you both an email to get your mailing address.  You have a week to respond to my email or I will draw again.


I also wanted to announce the 5 names from the Labor Of Love Blog Hop. Ladies, cards are being donated to the children in your name.

Eva

Kathy (Kathy's Creative Spot)

Cathie w

Kris Dietz

Felicia (Frank-LEE Speaking)

Thank you ladies for your comments.  I truly appreciated them!



Please stop back on Friday to see the cards that were made for the children.


Have a fabulous night!

Altered Project, Captured Fairy In A Bottle and Some Other Things

Good morning everyone!  Thank you so much to everyone who stopped by and left such sweet comments for  The Labor Of Love Blog Hop.

Please make sure you stop by Madison at Funky Cards to see how you can donate cards to the children.  Click here, to be taken directly to the post.

The hop continues today with a new set of 20 fabulously talented ladies that want to show you their "Labor Of Love" banners.  Start over with Ellen at Card Monkey and enjoy the rest of the hop :).

With all the hops that I've been in lately, I really haven't had time to do a regular posting.  So I wanted to share some things that I was working on in August.

I made this box for one of my blog hop winners.

 Recipe:
Unaltered box came from Michaels
DCWV Mariposa
Wooden feet, ribbon and other embellishments are from my stash
Tim Holtz Adage Ticket and Memo Pin
Skeleton leaves and flowers are I Am Roses
Tim Holtz's Distress Ink in Antique Linen
Lindy Stamp Gang-Starburst Sprays in Cocoa Bean Copper, Afternoon Denim Delight, and Ponderosa Pines Olive.  Moon Shadow Mist in Van Dyke Sepia

A different view.

The next is a fairy in a bottle I made with a swap partner.  Sorry for the glare, I took several pictures but couldn't get them glare free.

Recipe:
Pink trim is from MB's Treasurista
Clear flower is from KARLAS001
Moss and butterfly embellishment was picked up at my local Michaels
Trims are from my stash
Flowers are I Am Roses
Martha Stewart Monarch Butterfly
Tim Holtz's Distress Ink in Tumbled Glass
Memento in Summer Sky
Lindy Stamp Gang-Starburst Spray in Mountain Lavender Gold and Edelweiss Moss Green, Moon Shadow Mist in Silhouette Silver, Glitz Spritz in Scintillating Silver


A view from the the top of the bottle.

The card below I had completed weeks ago but I remembered an I email I got from someone asking for a very simple cricut card.  I make these cards for thank yous but I never create them in the same colors, I make each one different.  This card is as simple as I can make them and hope this helps.

Maude is cut at 4.5in and the frame is cut at 6in
Recipe:
Paper is Stampin Up Crumb Cake, Early Espresso and Old Olive
Sentimentals cricut cartridge


I will be announcing the winners to Becky's Birthday Blog Hop and 50th Birthday Luau Blog Hop on Tuesday as well as the 5 names that will have a card created by me donated to the children in their name.

Thanks so much for stopping by!  Have a fabulous day!

Labor Of Love Halloween Hop

Good morning and welcome to the Labor Of Love Halloween Blog Hop hosted by Ellen at Card Monkey and Madison at Funky Cards.  We are so glad you could join us!

If you just came from Nicolette at Beyond Scrappin', you are right on track.  If you just came across my blog and would like to hop along, please start over with Ellen at Card Monkey.

Forty amazingly talented women have each made at least one Halloween-themed banner that will be donated to hang in the rooms of special needs children at Pediatric Specialty Care in Bucks County, PA.  I'm so honored I get to be a part of this hop with a group of fabulous ladies who never cease to amaze me!

Here is the lineup in case you get lost.  These lovely ladies are the first two days of the hop 09/02-09/03.
Ellen - http://cardmonkey-business.blogspot.com
Madison - http://funkycards.blogspot.com
Jess - http://www.kinderstampo.com
Nicolette - http://beyondscrapin.blogspot.com
Ashley (Nikki) - http://theglamoroussideofscrapping.blogspot.com <--YOU ARE HERE
Jennifer - http://craftycardgallery.blogspot.com <--NEXT STOP
Dee - http://vintageheartfeltdesigns.blogspot.com
Sue - http://susanascorner.blogspot.com
Amy - http://belovedscrapbookdesigns.blogspot.com
Lori - http://scrappinmystressaway.blogspot.com
Bobbie Jo - http://www.sweetsassydiva.com
Jessica - http://thecreativestamperspot.blogspot.com
Shawnee - http://quiverofangels.blogspot.com
Jamie - http://craftygirl21.blogspot.com
Robyn - http://happyhouseofhaas.blogspot.com
Lisa - http://bitbythecricutbug.blogspot.com
Sandra - http://365daysofcricut.blogspot.com
Tonya - http://creativeaddictiontopaper.blogspot.com
Debbie - http://debbiescrafttime.blogspot.com



I'm so excited to be showing you the banner I made!  It was so much fun to make!

The banner pieces and letters were cut with my Birthday Bash cricut cartridge at 5in for the banner and the letters are at 2in.  The kids are from Paper Doll Dress Up and cut at 4in.

Recipe:
Paper is from DCWV Midnight Spell and my scraps
Cricut Cartridges-Birthday Bash & Paper Doll Dress Up


Want to send cards to the children?  Please click here to be taken to the post Madison has set up with all the linking and mail information!

I'm doing something a little differently.  I will pick 5 hoppers who comment on this post and donate a card in their name to the children.  I will announce the names on Tuesday, September 6th.  Please stop over my Facebook page to say hello.

***This blog hop and all the fantastic prizes we are offering would not be possible without our awesome sponsors***

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Pink Cricut

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Karber Design (http://karbers.blogspot.com/2011/07/karber-designers.html)

Scrappy Moms Stamps (http://scrappymoms-stamps.blogspot.com/)

To be eligible for a prize:

**Leave a comment on Day 1 or Day 2. (Fri./Sat.)

**Leave a comment on Day 3 or Day 4. (Sun./Mon.)

**Thank a sponsor/s for sponsoring our hop by clicking on the icons listed above and leaving a message on our sponsor/s blog saying  "What a good GHOUL you are for sponsoring the Labor of Love  Halloween Hop, happening today."

**Link a Halloween card to Funky Cards at the link provided at the end of the hop and donate it to the children at Pediatric Specialty Care.

We will be using Random Organizer to match our prizes to our winners.  You can enter all of the categories 1-4 and be eligible to win every prize:)  There may be more than one winner in some categories and the more comments you leave the better your chances!!

Thanks so much for hopping by and a great big thank you to Ellen and Madison for allowing me to take part in this very special hop.  My post will stay up until Sunday morning.  Please stop back at Ellen's blog on Sunday because there will be 20 more fabulous ladies with some amazing banners.


Your next stop is Jennifer at Crafty Card Gallery.