Create A Critter Blog Hop

It's A Party Blog Hop here

3 Girl JAM Design Team Post here

Happy Saturday!

Welcome to my blog and the Create A Critter Blog Hop!

Ashley here and I'm the hostess for this fun filled 2 day hop.

So many of us love the ever popular Create A Critter Cricut cartridge so I decided to host a hop :)

I am joined by a fabulous group of talented crafters who are ready to share their awesome creations.

Here is the wonderful lineup...

Ashley - http://theglamoroussideofscrapping.blogspot.com

Nicolette- http://beyondscrapin.blogspot.com

Tanner - http://www.mrcricutcrazy.com/

Jamie - http://scrapqueen141.blogspot.com/

Rachelle - http://creationsbyRachelle.blogspot.com

nikki- http://creationsbymommy.com/

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

Kathy: http://kathyand3kids.blogspot.com

Monica www.monicascreativemadness.com

Jamie - http://jamielindstromdesigns.com

Jamie- http://jamiek711designs.blogspot.com/

CallyAnn-http://callyanncraftycreations.blogspot.com

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

Sheila http://2pawprints.blogspot.com

Angela-http://creativecraftin.blogspot.com

Here is my card...

Recipe:

Papers are from my stash/scraps

Create A Critter Cricut cartridge

Joyslife.com Lots Of Pun stamp set

Jaded Blossom Flag Die

Martha Stewart Corner Punch

VersaFine in Onyx Black

On to the good stuff.....BLOG CANDY!

$10 Gift Certificate to Ginger Snap Scraps.

http://www.gingersnapscraps.com

**Must be a fan on Facebook, tell her I sent you and to have a great day.  Click here for the Facebook page.

**Must be a follower on the Blog.  Click here for the blog page.

$10 gift certificate to Close To My Heart sponsored by Jamie.

http://dedicated2scrappers.ctmh.com/

Create A Critter Cricut cartridge

**Must comment on every stop in the hop BOTH days

**Leave a way for me to reach you

**Becoming a follower of each blog would be awesome but not necessary.  It will get you extra entries.

Using Random.org, I will announce the winners on Tuesday, May 29th.

Thank you for hopping and I hope you enjoy the hop!  Remember that the hop is 2 days so be sure to come back tomorrow.

I will now send you off to Nicolette's Blog!

Have a fabulous crafty day!

It's A Party Blog Hop

Welcome to the It's A Party Blog Hop brought to you by Joy's Life and Design Team.

If you are just coming from Stacey's Blog, you are right on track.  If you just came across my blog and would like to hop along, please start over with our fabulous leader Joy.

Today we are showing anything and everything party.


Every once in a while, my friends and I get together and just hang out, eat chinese food and chill out on the deck.  In past years my invitations and decorating are normally over the top but this party it's nice and simple.


Here is a favor box and place card err flower lol.

Recipe:

Paper came from my stash/scraps

Joyslife.com All Around Sentiments and Everyday Occasion stamp sets

Trendy Twine Grape Fizz

Tags, Bags, Boxes And More Cricut cartridge

Spellbinders Nestabilities Small Circle

VersaFine in Onyx Black

Close up of the flower...

Thanks so much for hopping by!

You're next stop is Susie's Blog!

Here is the lineup in case you get lost...

Joy: http://joyslife.com/

Nina: http://waffleflower.com/

Patty: http://craftykitten1.blogspot.com/

Amy: http://redheadedcrafter.blogspot.com/

Jennie: http://earthyscrap.blogspot.com/

Laura: http://www.laurascraftsandmore.com/

Lori: http://got2bcrafting.blogspot.com/

Megan: http://thoughtsoftraveling.blogspot.com/

Julie: http://www.cricutchick.com/

Sarabeth: http://www.chroniclesofsarita.blogspot.com/

Stacey: http://staceyscreativecorner.blogspot.com/

Ashley: http://theglamoroussideofscrapping.blogspot.com/

Susie: http://www.thedieshaveit.com/

Have a fabulous crafty day!

3 Girl JAM Design Team-Wedding Favor Box

Hi everyone!

I'm here today with a project for 3 Girl JAM!

Because wedding season is coming I decided to make a simple wedding favor box.

 Recipe:

Papers are from my stash/scraps

Coral Crush crinkle ribbon from 3 Girl JAM

Tie The Knot Cricut cartridge

Seashell is from my stash

Here is the back of the favor.  I love this color so I thought the favor could be a beachy one.

Thanks so much for stopping by!  Be sure to check out 3 Girl JAM!

Have a fabulous crafty day!

Mix It Up Blog Hop

Welcome to the Mix It Up Blog Hop brought to you by the Paper Piecings By Nikki Design Team.  

Two weeks ago, part of our amazing and talented design team inspired you with ways to mix and match Nikki's awesome patterns.  This time, the rest of the team is going to toss it up a bit and show you how you can mix and match patterns - using different patterned and textured paper.  

Now, If you arrived here from Barb's Blog, you are in the right spot. If you just came across my blog and want to hop along, you will want start at the beginning with Patti's Blog.  

So I messed up. I was supposed to use mixing and matching patterns with pattern papers. I spaced out and I used mixing and matching patterns but no pattern paper except for the background. Here is my project:

Recipe:

Papers are from my stash/scraps and Echo Park Dots & Stripes Candy Shoppe

Paper Piecings by Nikki-Horsin Around and Beary Beary Fun

Joyslife.com Lots Of Pun stamp set

White gel pen

VersaFine in Onyx Black

BLOG CANDY - After all what is a good hop without some blog candy? The amazing Nikki is giving a $10 gift certificate to one amazing follower who will be chosen at random and announced June 5th at the next hop. All you have to do to be eligible is:

1. Hop along and become a follower of each blog along the way
2. Leave a comment at each blog
3. Follow Paper Piecings By Nikki on Facebook
4. Follow Paper Piecings By Nikki's Blog

WINNER, WINNER, WINNER:

Our winner from the May 1st blog hop, chosen by random (and verified by the amazing Mandy) is: Sandra Delong! Sandra, you have one week to claim your $10 gift certificate.  CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!  We can't wait to see what you choose and hope you will post a picture of your finished project on our facebook page!!!

Thanks so much for hopping with us today!

You're next stop is Raven's Blog!

If you get lost along the way, here is the lineup:
Patti - http://pattilynncreations.blogspot.com
Linda - http://lindascreativity.blogspot.com
Liz - http://lovestoscrap11.blogspot.com/ 
Barb - http://mommaducksblog.blogspot.com/
Ashley- http://theglamoroussideofscrapping.blogspot.com
Raven- http://love4stamps.blogspot.com
KimberlyRae- http://kreationsbykimberlyrae.com/blog

Have a fabulous crafty day!

Joy's Life Design Team Post-Make A Wish Card

A Mother's Heart Is A Patchwork Of Love Blog Hop Day 2 here.

Hi everyone!

Happy Mother's Day!

I'm here today with my project for Joy's Life Design Team!

This week we were asked to create any project that looks sweet.  We could make it sugary sweet by adding some glitter, Stickles or glittery texture embossing powder.

Here is my card...

Recipe:

Paper is from my stash/scraps

Joyslife.com You're So Punny stamp set

Sweet Treats Cricut cartridge

Spellbinders Nestabilities Small Scallop Circle

Tim Holtz Distress Stickles Picket Fence

VersaFine In Onyx Black

A close up of the sentiment...

Make sure you visit Joyslife.com and our Design Team page for more fabulous projects and inspiration!

Have a fabulous crafty day and Happy Mother's Day!

A Mother's Heart is a Patchwork of Love Blog Hop Day 2

Welcome to the "A Mother's Heart is a Patchwork of Love
Blog Hop" Day 2.  To see Day 1, please click here.

If you came from Lisa's Blog, you are right on track.  If you just came across my blog and would like to hop along, you can start at the beginning of the hop with our hostess Lisa at Honeybearz Designs.

I am so excited to have you hopping with us!!  Each blogger participating in this hop is featuring a project having to do with Mother's Day.  This super fun hop will be showcasing cards, layouts and projects that feature anything and everything to do with that special day Mother's Day!  You'll find an array of ideas throughout this hop. From decorations to gift ideas, we hope you'll enjoy each and every project along the way.  Be sure to leave a comment at each hop stop to show all the participants some love.

Our hostess, Lisa, has an abundance of blog candy she will be giving away.  Here is a list of all the sponsors she has for this hop.  Lisa will have more details on her blog pertaining to the blog candy.

Pink By Design http://www.pinkbydesignstore.com/

Designs on Cloud 9 http://www.designsoncloud9.com/

Cardz TV Stamps http://www.cardztvstamps.blogspot.com/

Getting Cricky With K Andrew http://www.gettingcricky.com/

Paper Piecings By Nikki http://www.paperpiecingsbynikki.com/

The Scrapbooking Queens Royal Castle Shoppe http://www.thescrapbookingqueen-royalshoppe.blogspot.com/

SVG Atticts http://www.svgattic.com/

Scrapping Bug Designs http://www.scrappingbugdesigns.com/

Bear Hugs Designs http://artandscraps.com/

This is a two-day blog hop. So, please be sure to stop by both days to see all the amazing projects.

So I'm kinda bummed, my camera has been playing tricks on me.  I  was only able to share the card and ribbon I made for my mom.  If I can get my camera to work with me, I will share the other gifts I made.

Recipe:

Papers are from my stash/scraps

Joyslife.com Holiday Occasions stamp set

Cuttlebug Embossing Folder

Jaded Blossom Flag Die

Spellbinders Nestabilities-Small Circle and Small Scallop Circle

Flower Punch is from EK Success

Thanks so much for hopping!

Now hop on over to Nicolette's Blog!

Have a fabulous crafty day!

A Mother's Heart Is A Patchwork Of Love Blog Hop

Welcome to the "A Mother's Heart is a Patchwork of Love
Blog Hop".

If you came from Lisa's Blog, you are right on track.  If you just came across my blog and would like to hop along, you can start at the beginning of the hop with our hostess Lisa at Honeybearz Designs.

I am so excited to have you hopping with us!!  Each blogger participating in this hop is featuring a project having to do with Mother's Day.  This super fun hop will be showcasing cards, layouts and projects that feature anything and everything to do with that special day Mother's Day!  You'll find an array of ideas throughout this hop. From decorations to gift ideas, we hope you'll enjoy each and every project along the way.  Be sure to leave a comment at each hop stop to show all the participants some love.

Our hostess, Lisa, has an abundance of blog candy she will be giving away.  Here is a list of all the sponsors she has for this hop.  Lisa will have more details on her blog pertaining to the blog candy.

Pink By Design http://www.pinkbydesignstore.com/

Designs on Cloud 9 http://www.designsoncloud9.com/

Cardz TV Stamps http://www.cardztvstamps.blogspot.com/

Getting Cricky With K Andrew http://www.gettingcricky.com/

Paper Piecings By Nikki http://www.paperpiecingsbynikki.com/

The Scrapbooking Queens Royal Castle Shoppe http://www.thescrapbookingqueen-royalshoppe.blogspot.com/

SVG Atticts http://www.svgattic.com/

Scrapping Bug Designs http://www.scrappingbugdesigns.com/

Bear Hugs Designs http://artandscraps.com/

This is a two-day blog hop. So, please be sure to stop by both days to see all the amazing projects.

So for today I'm only showing one thing I made for Mother's Day!  Tomorrows post will be project and picture heavy.

I made ribbons for both my mom and grandmother.  The other one will be shown tomorrow.  These are so simple to make.

Recipe:

Papers are from my stash/scraps

Joyslife.com Holiday Occasions stamp set

Jaded Blossom Flag Die

Spellbinders Nestabilities-Small Circle and Small Scallop Circle

Butterfly Punch is from Martha Stewart

Bling is from my stash

White gel pen

VersaFine in Onyx Black

Back of the ribbon

Thanks so much for hopping and be sure to stop back tomorrow!

Now hop on over to Nicolette's Blog!

Have a fabulous crafty day!