Christmas Blog Hop Winners

Hello Bloggers,

If you missed who the winners is for the SOC blog hop, here is the winner:

                                          Angi Barrs - Congratulations Angi 

Angie, please email your addresses to chantal626@yahoo.com so  your goodies will be mailed to you, please put  "Blog Hop Prize" in the subject line.

 

And without further ado.......the winner for Creative Lady blog hop is:

 

 

 

Candyj July 27, 2013 at 5:54 AM

Oooo, you brought back cigar boxes! Love this!

 

Please email me your address to didlet@aol.com, so I can get your goodies to you!  If I do not hear from you by Saturday, August 3, another number will be drawn through random.org.  Thanks so much for visiting my blog and leaving a comment and following my blog!  Please come back often, to see what creations I have created. 

 

Thanks to all of you for visiting and leaving all of your nice comments on everyone's blog! I truly enjoyed reading everyone's comments.  We hope we've inspired you to get started on your Christmas cards and craft projects!

 

Christmas in July - Day 3

Hello bloggers,

This is the last day of the blog hop!  I hope you have enjoyed hopping to all the talented people who participated in the blog hop.  This was my very first blog hop, and I have had a wonderful time.  Thank you all for coming by and checking out my creations and leaving such nice messages.  I love crafting and reading the comments you leave.....please come back again soon.

I have a couple of Christmas cards I created.  I went to my LSS earlier in the week and she had some cards made by Memory Box.  They were very beautiful.  I decided to CAS them with a little twist of my own.  If you have never heard of Memory Box, these are metal dies that you can cut a design.  Check their website out.  Here are my cards.....

Thanks for stopping by.  Don't forget to leave a comment and join my blog so you can be entered into the blog candy (give away).  If you want to check out the other blogs, here is the link.

Recipe

Paper:80 lb. White CS, Jellibean CS Soup Staples I,

 Stampin Up Real Red

   Accessories: Memory Box Jubilee Circle, Precious Mittens, Rheinstones

Stamp:  Hero Arts CL343

 

 

 

Recipe

Paper:80 lb. White CS, Stampin Up Real Red, Stampin Up Silver Glitter paper

   Accessories: Memory Box Grand Memory Christmas, Precious ornament

 

 

Christmas in July 2 - Day 2

Hello Bloggers, welcome back to the second day of the  SOC Christmas in July Blog hop!  I have another art project for you again.  I am beginning to love altering items.  I don't do it very often, but when I do,  I do enjoy it.  I have covered a Maya Road mini album with Graphic 45's Nutcracker Sweet Collection .  This paper reminds me of the Broadway Show in New York City - The Rocketts.  I hope you enjoy looking through the many pages.

If you missed the list of bloggers who are participating in the hop, check my post from yesterday  and the list is there.  There are some very talented bloggers on this hop you will not want to miss their creations.   There will be giveaways on various blogs throughout the hop! Plus, there will be an SOC blog hop gift awaiting one visitor!! To be eligible for that prize, you must comment on all the blogs by Sunday, July 28th at 11:00pm EST. From all who are eligible, one lucky reader will be randomly drawn. The winner will be posted on the sponsoring blog by Wed, July 31st.

Wait, I have some blog candy too.  Please leave a comment and join my blog, you will have the opportunity to win.   I will use random.org to pick the winner.  The winner will be announced also on Wednesday, July 31. 

Thanks for stopping by.  Come back tomorrow, I will have another creation!

 

The paper and embellishments are from Graphic 45 - Nutcracker Sweet Collection

Christmas in July - Day 1

Good Afternoon Bloggers,

Welcome to my first ever SOC blog hop!  Thanks so much for stopping by and checking out my Christmas treasure.  Who is ready for Christmas?  I have a few gifts made, but need to get busy, it is only 5 months away!  I have an altered art project which is a covered cigar box.  Check out the Santa inside the box, doesn't he look like an African American Santa?  I collect African American Santas and was happy to see this paper.  Enjoy and please check out some of the other sites on this blog hop!  From here you will check out Francine's blog!  Below are the others.

There will be giveaways on various blogs throughout the hop! Plus, there will be an SOC blog hop gift awaiting one visitor. To be eligible for that prize, you must comment on all blogs by Sunday July 28th at 11:00 EST. From all who are eligible, one lucky reader will be randomly drawn.  The winner will be posted on all participating blogs on Wednesday July 31st.

Recipe:

Cigar box

Paper:  Bo Bunny - Father Christmas

Accessories:  Buttons, Tim Holtz accessories, score tape,

 glue stick, chipboard

                                      Dorothy http://alwayslivemorescrapping.blogspot.com/

                                     Cyndi http://nashvillesscrappinsisters.blogspot.com/
                                     Cheryl http://www.onecraftyncpeach.blogspot.com/
                                     Donna http://myblogidlet.blogspot.com - YOUR ARE HERE
                                     FranCine http://confiseriespapier.blogspot.com/
                                     Debra http://www.cdebbiscrap.blogspot.com/
                                    Alice http://thepurpleloftcreations.blogspot.com
                                    Michelle http://www.michellevocke.com/
                                    Classygirl http://www.iclassygirl.com/
                                    MJ http://afrocentriccreations.blogspot.com/

 

 

But before you go, please leave a comment here on my blog.  If you have not started following me, please do, you will have the opportunity to win some blog candy from me.  Just leave a comment each day, that I participate in the SOC Christmas in July. I will use random.org to pick the winner.  The winner will be announced also on Wednesday, July 31.  Thanks for stopping by.

 

 

 

 

 

Hi

Hello Bloggers,

Just stopping by to post a colorful card.  How do you like all of these bright colors.  I had fun making this card.....you can change the sentiment to anything you would like.  

I was on one of my favorite websites tonight, Scraps of Color.  This site is a gathering place for African American Scrapbookers, Cardmakers and Altered Artists who can post their creations and chat with each other.  I was on there chatting with a couple of my sistas and we were talking about our blogs and joining each others.  We would like to have more followers to join our blogs.  So, I wanted to share with you their blogs, they have a lot of nice creations.  The first one is DomestikDivaDesigns and the second one is My Craft Journey.  Just click on the name and it will take you to their blogs.  If you like their blog, please join them!  As usual, thanks for stopping by.....I'll be back soon.

 

 

Recipe

Paper: Stampin Up Pumpkin Pie and Jillibean Soup Staples II

   Accessories: SU 1 1/4 circle punch, SU Dimensionals

Memory Box lower case classic alphabet

You're Amazing

Happy Friday Bloggers!

I hope your week went well and you are surviving the heat wave we are having.  This is a quick post to show you this simple fast card.  How do you like the in colors for Stampin Up?  I've used a few of the colors on this card.  I'm still trying to figure out which one is my favorite.  I think it is the Strawberry Slush.

Thank you for stopping by again and checking out my card.  Come back soon, I am working on some more items to post.  Please take some time and check out the rest of my blog.  If you like this card, please leave a comment, I love reading them.  If you enjoy my blog, please follow me....click on the link on the right side of my blog "follow me".

 

Recipe

Stamps: Stampin Up (SU) Amazing Family, Papillon Potpourri
 Ink: Versifine Black
 Paper: Stampin Up Coastal Cabana, Strawberry Slush, Crisp Cantaloupe 
Quatrefancy DSP
 Accessories: SU Honeycomb embossing folder, SU Dimensionals
Bitty Butterfly punch, Elegant Butterfly punch, Rhinestones

SU Calypso Coral baker’s twine

 

 

Mojo 302 - Congratulations

Hello Bloggers!

I hope you all are surviving the heat wave!  Here I am again with another Mojo Monday sketch.  I didn't follow it exactly, but I think it is close enough.  My card just didn't need anything else.  I love how it turned out.  This weeks sketch is definitely a keeper....thanks Julee for the inspiration.  You may not be able to tell, but I used crystal effect on the glasses.  It really turned out nice! This stamp set that I used is very versatile, you can use this for Birthday's, Christmas or Weddings.  It is by Stampin Up - called Happy Hour. 

Thank you for stopping by again and checking out my card.  Come back soon, I am working on some more items to post.  Please take some time and check out the rest of my blog.  If you like this card, please leave a comment, I love reading them.  If you enjoy my blog, please follow me....click on the link on the right side of my blog "follow me".

 

 

Recipe:

Stamp: Happy Hour, Delightful Dozen

Ink: Black MementoVersafine

Paper:  110 vanilla card stock, SU Black, Cherry Cobber,

and DSP Modern Medley

Accessories:  SU Ribbon, SU Rhinestone, Crystal Effects

Mojo Monday 301 - God's Promises

Happy Saturday Bloggers,

I hope you are all doing well.  I am relaxing this weekend at a scrapbooking retreat with friends.  It is so nice and peaceful, no phones ringing, no stopping to put in wash, no grandchildren running down to my craft room wanting to help (smile).  I took the time to stop by and do the Mojo for the week.  Love this weeks sketch....I love them all.  I don't know what it is, but my last few cards have been black and white, I've used stars....I must be starting a trend!!!!  I think what it is, I bought the stamp set Shining Star and the Starry Die.  Love them....if you don't have them, you should get it. 

Thank you for stopping by again and checking out my card.  Come back soon, I am working on some more items to post.  Please take some time and check out the rest of my blog.  If you like this card, please leave a comment, I love reading them.  If you enjoy my blog, please follow me....click on the link on the right side of my blog "follow me".

 

 

Recipe:

Stamp: Verve shining Star

Ink: Black Memento

Paper:  110 vanilla card stock, SU Black, Fancy Pants Memories Captured

Accessories:  Verve Starry Die, SU Star punch, EF Darcie

and dimensionals, SU Rhinestone

 

Doily Challenge - JRC#100

Hello Bloggers,

I want to congratulate Justrite Stamps for their 100th challenge.  This challenge is to add a doily.  It can be any kind of doily - stamped, paper, or die cut.  I chose to use the Stampin' Up White Tea Lace Paper Dollies.  I had not used them, so I was excited for this challenge.   I have several stamps and dies made by Justrite, but I don't get a chance to use them very often.  I chose to use the Justrite Clear stamps called Botanical Butterflies.  I think my card turned out pretty nice.....what do you think?

Thank you for stopping by again and checking out my card.  I hope you take some time and check out the rest of my blog.  If you like this card, please leave a comment, I love reading them.  If you enjoy my blog, please follow me....click on the link on the right side of my blog "follow me".

 

 

Recipe

Stamps: Justrite Cling Botantical Butterflies

Ink:  Black embossing powder, VersaMark

Paper: 110 lbs. white CS, KaiserCraft True Romance

Accessories:  SU dots, white ribbon, SU doily, Spellbinder small circle,  

Butterflies Circle and Grand Nesties Labels, Circle, glue dots

Mojo 300 - Happy Birthday

Hello Bloggers,

This is my last post for the weekend!  Whew, I have been crafting this weekend.  I had to finish a digital book that I was doing for my grandbaby.  I finished it!!!!  I had to get it done today, because the credit I had for it expired today.  I decided to do one more card for the Mojo Monday before they close.  This is a very quick card, not much layering.  Don't you love this pumpkin pie paper with the white card stock.  It reminds me of a cream icicle! 

Congratulations again Mojo Monday for your 300th sketch in six years!  I love doing your sketches and look forward to more to come.

Thank you for stopping by again and checking out my card.  I hope you take some time and check out the rest of my blog.  If you like this card, please leave a comment, I love reading them.  If you enjoy my blog, please follow me....click on the link on the right side of my blog "follow me".

 

 

Recipe

Stamps: SU Your Amazing (I covered up the flourishes)

Ink:  Memento Black

Paper: SU DSP Poka Dot Parade, SU Pumpkin Pie CS, and White

Accessories:  SU dots embossing folder, SU button,

SU hung up cute clips, SU White twine

Mojo 300 - God Understands

Hello bloggers,

Here I am again with the mojo sketch celebrating the Mojo Monday's 300th sketch.  If you cannot tell, I love this Patriotic paper from Authentique.  If you have not participated in the Mojo Monday's or this weeks sketch, please check it out.

I am also participating in a couple of other "Red, White, and Blue challenges.  I have the links below!

Thank you for stopping by and checking out my card.  I hope you take some time and check out the rest of my blog.  If you like this card, please leave a comment, I love reading them.  If you enjoy my blog, please follow me....click on the link on the right side of my blog "follow me". 

Other challenges:

Our Daily Bread Designs

Word Art Wednesday



 

Recipe:

Stamp: Our Daily Bread Designs - Pray

Ink: SU Cherry Cobbler

Paper: Authentique Pride, 110 vanilla card stock

Accessories:   Authentique "Pride" sticker sheet, and dimensionals

 

 

 

 

Clean and Simple

Hello Bloggers,

I hope you had a wonderful 4th of July!  I had a wonderful time with family.  We ate and had a great time together.  The weekend is almost over, but I made a little time to create a very clean and simple card, which is elegant too!  I think this card would be nice if you wanted to make a set and give it as a gift.  You could use different sentiments also. 

This is a short post, but thank you for stopping by and checking out my card.  I hope you take some time and check out the rest of my blog.  If you like this card, please leave a comment, I love reading them.  If you enjoy my blog, please follow me....click on the link on the right side of my blog "follow me". 

Recipe

Stamps: SU Regarding Dahlias

Ink:  Memento Black,

Paper: SU Basic Black,White CS, SU DSP Modern Medley

Accessories:  SU Adorning Accents embossing folder, SU Beautiful

 Wings embosslits, SU Pearl Basic Jewels

Mojo 300 - Happy July 4th

Happy July 4th Bloggers,

I am back again with a layout for the 300th celebration of Mojo Monday.  I have used this Authentique Pride paper a couple of times this month.  I love the paper and it fits the theme for the month.  In case you didn't know about the celebration, hop on over to Mojo Monday 300 sketch and play along and have the opportunity to be in the drawing for some great goodies.

What are your plans for the 4th, I am planning to relax and be with family today.  We are going to barbeque and have great food.  Thanks for taking the time to stop by, check out the rest of my blog.  If you like this card, please leave a comment, I love reading them.  If you enjoy my blog, please follow me....click on the link on the right side of my blog "follow me".

See ya again soon.....Have a Happy 4th of July!

Other Red White and Blue Challenges
Simon Says
Mema's Crafts
DL.ART

Recipe:

Stamp: Lawn Fawn Happy Everything (inside card)

Ink: SU Night of Navy

Paper: Authentique Pride, 110 vanilla card stock

Accessories:  Verve Starry Die, MS punch, Cuttlebug EF Stars

 Authentique "Pride" sticker sheet, and dimensionals

Mojo 300 - Everything Will Be Alright!

Hello Bloggers,

I hope everyone is having a wonderful week.  I am back with a Mojo Monday.  This is a special Mojo, they are celebrating their 300th sketch, what an accomplishment!  They are celebrating by offering 30 prizes.  Play along with the Mojo Monday 300 sketch and have the opportunity to be in the drawing for some great goodies. 

Have a wonderful and safe 4th of July tomorrow.  Please stop back by, I will hopefully have another card to share with you tomorrow.  I hope you take some time and check out the rest of my blog.  If you like this card, please leave a comment, I love reading them.  If you enjoy my blog, please follow me....click on the link on the right side of my blog "follow me". 

Recipe

Stamps: Verve-Let It Be

Ink:  Memento Black

Paper: 110 Vanilla, Authentique 8x8 Strong

Accessories: Die-namics Dizzy Doily, Gillian Banner Dies,

MS Punch, SU Dimensionals



This is the inside of the card.