A Special Post

Hi everyone!

Today is a very special post and project I'm sharing.

Most of you know me by now....short and to the point posts and very rarely do I actually post something about my personal life.  I'm not one for posting personal matters for attention or airing my laundry for all to see.  Today I'm sharing something going on in my life....

A few weeks ago my mommom (grandmother) was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 77.  This is the first we have come across breast cancer in our family so it shook us all.

Because of her age, her heart and the medications that she's on, the doctors decided no chemo.  She under went a partial mastectomy and began radiation on Wednesday.  She will do this 5 times a week for 6 weeks.  I'm the one that takes her back and forth and we are already getting into a nice routine.  Mommom has been a trooper through the whole thing and her one request was that when she is done we take her to the beach lol.

As for my project....

My mommom wanted to mark on a calendar the countdown to the day she finishes radiation.  I told her I could do something better.....

Recipe:
Papers are from stash
30 Boxes & More from My Scrap Chick
Ribbon Shaped Card from The Cutting Cafe
Posy twine from Trendy Twine




Each day when my mommom comes home from radiation starting tomorrow she will pull off a ribbon.  Each ribbon has something simple written to her from the family.  Jokes and words of encouragement :)

Thank you so much for stopping by today!

Have a fabulous crafty day!

Hello Summer Blog Hop

Hi everyone!

Welcome to the Hello Summer Blog Hop!

Since today is the first day of summer, I thought it would be awesome to round up some talented crafters and bring you projects with a summer theme!

I am the hostess of this hop so if you came here first you are right on track!

I made a banner for a friends daughter :)

Recipe:

Paper is from my stash/scraps

Perfectly Tearable Bears:  Beach Bums from Paper Piecings by Nikki

Birthday Bash Cricut cartridge

A hop isn't complete without blog candy!

Ginger Snap Scraps

$10 gift certificate

*Be a fan on Facebook by clicking here.  Let Cori know you are stopping by from the hop to say hello :)

*Extra entries if you are a follower of the blog by clicking here.

Paper Piecings by Nikki

$25 gift certificate

*Be a fan on Facebook by clicking here.  Let Nikki know you are stopping by from the hop to say hello :)

3 Girl JAM

Red, White and Blue Bundle

Baby Bundle

Celebrations Bundle

*Be a fan on Facebook by clicking here.  Let the ladies know you are stopping by from the hop to say hello :)

*Extra entries if you are a follower of the blog by clicking here.

In addition to these requests you must comment on every blog in the hop to be eligible for the blog candy.  Please remember to leave a way for me to reach you.

Using Random.org, I will announce the winners on Tuesday, June 26th.

Thank you so much for joining us today and happy hopping!

Now to send you to Michelle's Blog!

Here is the fabulous lineup:

Ashley - http://theglamoroussideofscrapping.blogspot.com

Michelle http://www.scrappinwithmybug.com

Jamie - http://www.jamielindstromdesigns.com

Jessi- http://mylifeinartscrafts.blogspot.com/

Angela-http://creativecraftin.blogspot.com

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

Lissa Marie - http://www.somanycrafts.com

Diana - http://daisylovecreations.blogspot.com

Paula - http://preciouspagesbypaula.blogspot.com/

Tammy- http://tampatha.wordpress.com

Ellen -  http://cardmonkeyspaperjungle.com

Sylvia - http://bellascrapbookdesigns.blogspot.com/

Have a fabulous crafty day!

Bunnies & Blossoms For Kids Blog Hop Day 2

Sketch Blog Hop Day 2 here






Welcome to the Bunnies and Blossoms Banner Hop for Special Needs Children Day 2.

Yesterday and today (March 24-25), 30+fantastic papercrafters have come together to create Spring-themed banners.They will then donate these banners to Ellen (CardMonkey), who works as Admissions Coordinator at Pediatric Specialty Care (PSC), www.pediatricspecialty.com.

PSC is a long-term care facility for special needs children who are medically-fragile and/or technologically-dependent. The babies, children and youths at PSC range in age from birth to 21, and are admitted from all over the country.

Some are infants, born prematurely and before their lungs have had a chance to mature. Others have serious birth defects,illnesses or injuries from accidents that cause them to need tender loving care in a home-like environment -- many for their lifetimes.

Our banners are meant to cheer the young patients, their families, and the staff at PSC. To see Day 1 banner, click here. Here is the other banner I made to decorate a child's room.

I have so much fun making banners for the kids :)

Recipe:

Papers are from my stash/scraps

Paper piecing pattern is Treasure Box Designs Funny Bunny

Birthday Bash Cricut cartridge

Diamond Stickles

White and Black gel pen

Copic Sketch Marker C10




Here are two more pictures...

We DO have a tasty bit of blog candy to thank you for visiting us today! What's the prize??!

How about a beautiful handmade (courtesy of our Blog Hop Hostess, CardMonkey!) Cricut Cozy Covers?! Each one is individually styled in your pick of colors and embroidered words! These are RARE because CardMonkey does not make them for sale and she usually sticks to paper, not sewing!!

To qualify, there are two steps: 1. Comment on as many Bunny & Blossoms Blog Hop blogs as you wish -- the more blogs on which you comment, the more chances you have to win. There will only be one winner, picked at random by Random.Org.

2. Follow and comment on the CardMonkey blog ... Leave a comment on our Hop Hostess's site (http://cardmonkey-business.blogspot.com) and let her know if your name is picked, what 2 accent colors you'd like on your Cricut Cozy Cover, and what text you'd like embroidered (up to 3 lines). You MUST be a follower of the CardMonkey blog to win and you MUST leave a way for her to contact you if your name is picked.

So now .... onto your next stop on the Bunnies and Blossoms Banner Hop: Pam's Blog!

Thanks for stopping by!

Have a fabulous crafty day!

Bunnies & Blossoms For Kids Blog Hop

Sketch Blog Hop here

Welcome to the Bunnies and Blossoms Banner Hop for Special Needs Children.

Today and tomorrow (March 24-25), 30+fantastic papercrafters have come together to create Spring-themed banners.They will then donate these banners to Ellen (CardMonkey), who works as Admissions Coordinator at Pediatric Specialty Care (PSC), www.pediatricspecialty.com.

PSC is a long-term care facility for special needs children who are medically-fragile and/or technologically-dependent. The babies, children and youths at PSC range in age from birth to 21, and are admitted from all over the country.

Some are infants, born prematurely and before their lungs have had a chance to mature. Others have serious birth defects,illnesses or injuries from accidents that cause them to need tender loving care in a home-like environment -- many for their lifetimes.

Our banners are meant to cheer the young patients, their families, and the staff at PSC. Here is the banner that I made and will be sending to Ellen to decorate a child's room:

This is my 4th banner hop that I've participated in and I'll tell ya, it brings me great joy when I make them.

Recipe:

Papers are from my stash/scraps

Paper piecing pattern is from Treasure Box Designs Growing Like Weeds

The lettering came from my SCAL, I just pulled a font that was already on the software

Birthday Bash Cricut cartridge

White gel pen

Copic Sketch Markers-B95, C10, YG63

Here are two more pictures...

We DO have a tasty bit of blog candy to thank you for visiting us today! What's the prize??!

How about a beautiful handmade (courtesy of our Blog Hop Hostess, CardMonkey!) Cricut Cozy Covers?! Each one is individually styled in your pick of colors and embroidered words! These are RARE because CardMonkey does not make them for sale and she usually sticks to paper, not sewing!!

To qualify, there are two steps: 1. Comment on as many Bunny & Blossoms Blog Hop blogs as you wish -- the more blogs on which you comment, the more chances you have to win. There will only be one winner, picked at random by Random.Org.

2. Follow and comment on the CardMonkey blog ... Leave a comment on our Hop Hostess's site (http://cardmonkey-business.blogspot.com) and let her know if your name is picked, what 2 accent colors you'd like on your Cricut Cozy Cover, and what text you'd like embroidered (up to 3 lines). You MUST be a follower of the CardMonkey blog to win and you MUST leave a way for her to contact you if your name is picked.

So now .... onto your next stop on the Bunnies and Blossoms Banner Hop: Jearise's Blog!

DO stop back tomorrow when there will be about 20 more crafters showing their banners! (You will see me tomorrow, I made another banner)

Spring Has Sprung Blog Hop

Joy's Life Design Team What's The Buzz Card here 

Spring Has Sprung Birthday Blog Hop here

Welcome to the Spring Has Sprung Blog Hop! 

Happy first day of Spring! 

Today many fabulous crafters will being you inspirational Spring projects!

This hop is sponsored by Ginger Snap Scraps, an online store run by Cori Wagner. 

The store will be opening in April.  

Cori is giving away a $10 gift card to the store to one lucky winner.  

You must be a follower of Ginger Snap Scraps, the blog in order to win the $10 gift card.
Ginger Snap Scraps will carry Cricut products, Echo Park, Lawn Fawn, Bazzil Cardstock, The Twinery, Copics, My Mind Eye, La La Land and many more popular brands that you love!

The hop begins at Created By Cori. If you came from Liz's Blog, then you are in the right place!

So I went with a banner.  Sorry for the picture quality, I am not a good banner picture taker lol.

Recipe:

Papers came from my stash/scraps and DCWV Cotton Bloom Stack

Birthday Bash and Simply Charmed Cricut cartridges

Stampin Up ribbon in Early Espresso

Two more pictures...

You next stop is Liz's Blog.

We hope you have enjoyed today's hop!

Here is the complete hop in case you get lost:

Cori- http://createdbycori.blogspot.com

Lucy - http://love2createitall.blogspot.com

Lisa - http://handmadewithlove-lisa.blogspot.com/

Lynne - http://slasewcraftiness.blogspot.com

Beckie - http://justbcreativecrazy.blogspot.com

Anita   http://www.anitaandbugs.blogspot.com

Charity - http://adamsacres.com

Theresa - http://scrappinginheels.blogspot.com

Ava- http://scrapbookdesign4u.blogspot.com

Liz - http://tryin2craft.blogspot.com

Ashley - http://theglamoroussideofscrapping.blogspot.com

Liz Mullen http://scrapiliciouslife.blogspot.com

Melissa Pinter- http://pinkpolkadotscrapping.blogspot.com

Shannon- http://shannonleffew.blogspot.com

Sylvia - http://bellascrapbookdesigns.blogspot.com

Love Bugs Banners for Kids Blog Hop

Welcome to my blog and the Love Bugs Banner Blog Hop!  I'm so glad you can join us.

Thirty Eight very talented crafty people have come together for a two day hop (Friday, January 6th and Saturday, January 7th) to showcase handmade banners that will be donated to the children at Pediatric Specialty Care. The hope of these banners is that they bring smiles to these children's faces and awareness of Pediatric Specialty Care to all those that hop along.

The “Love Bugs Banner for Kids” Hop has some awesome sponsors and prizes to give away to all those that hop along and leave comments. The more blogs you visit and leave comments at, the more chances you have of winning. That means if you hop through all 20 blogs each day and leave a comment on each blog then you are in the drawing 40 times!

Our Generous Sponsors are:

Jellypark Digital Stamps will award 2 free digi-images to one winner.

K Andrews Designs has donated a stamp set to one winner.

Robyn's Fetish will donate FIVE digital images of the winner's choice as a prize!

If you are just coming from Jenny at Crazy About Cricut, you are right on track.  If you are just coming across my blog and would like to hop along, please start over with my fabulous friend Ellen at Card Monkey.


Here is the lineup for today...remember, there will be another set of awesome ladies tomorrow!
Ellen ♥ CardMonkey - http://cardmonkey-business.blogspot.com/
Sandie Dunne - http://sandieshores.blogspot.com/
Lori Apgar - http://scrappinmystressaway.blogspot.com/
The Scrapbooking  Queen~ www.thescrapbookingqueen.com/
Linda Simpson - http://lindasimpsoncraftypieceofheaven.blogspot.com/
Lisa Lam- http://craftylam.blogspot.com/
Jenny (Crazy About Cricut) - http://crazyaboutcricut.blogspot.com
Ashley - http://theglamoroussideofscrapping.blogspot.com

Haidee-http://created2bunique.blogspot.com/

Edwina - http://edwinascreations.blogspot.com/

Jearise - http://lorbysworld.blogspot.com/

Janet S - http://ladyluvbug.blogspot.com/

Denise - http://vintageheartfeltdesigns.blogspot.com/

Jamie http://craftygirl21.blogspot.com/

Teresa - http://scrappintplace.blogspot.com/

Dena - http://missdjones.blogspot.com/

Martha- http://pattisscrapingtime.blogspot.com/
Erica - http://mycricutcraftroom.blogspot.com

This is my third banner blog hop and I'm loving each time I get to make a banner for these amazing kids.  I can't tell you how much I love doing this.  I could make a banner each month for the kids lol.


I love this banner....clean and simple.  I hope the kids will love it.

Recipe:
Paper is from Recollections Kraft cardstock and Soda Pop Collection
Birthday Bash, Plantin Schoolbook and Simply Charmed Cricut cartridges
White gel pen
Ribbon is from my stash


Here is another picture of the banner close up so you can see some detail...

Thank you so much for hopping by and a special thank you to Ellen for allowing me to be a hop stop.  I can't wait for the next one!




Remember to start back at Ellen's page tomorrow for another talented set of ladies.


Your next stop is Haidee.

Christmas Home Decor Blog Hop Day 2

Good morning!  Happy Sunday!  Welcome to my blog and the Christmas Home Decor Blog Hop Day 2!

This is a 2 day hop all about Christmas decor.  Be sure to check out all the stops from yesterday and today, you won't want to miss a thing.  To check out my post from yesterday, please click here.


If you are coming from April at Curls And Grins, you are right on track.  If you just happened to come across my blog and would like to hop along, please start over with Shannon at My Scrappy Creations as she's is our fabulous hostess.


The banner that I'm showing today is for my fabulous scrappy friend Lina.  This was for a Christmas banner swap that was held on Creating A Crafty Life.  I'm loving how it turned out and she should be getting it hopefully this week (providing the postal service doesn't delay lol).


Sorry for the picture quality, I have such a hard time taking pictures of banners.

 Recipe:
Paper is Martha Stewart Snowflace
Cricut Cartridges-Birthday Bash, Storybook and Ribbons & Rosettes
Ribbon is from my stash
Bling and flowers are Recollections
Tim Holtz Distress Ink in Festive Berries
Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist in Santa Baby and Granite


More pictures...

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you have a fabulous day.


Your next stop is Nancy.