Happy Summer!!

 Hi everyone and happy happy Monday!!

I hope your weekend was fabulous!

Today I am stopping in to share a couple of fun projects to celebrate Summer!

According to the calendar, Summer is officially here June 21 but it has been so hot in my area that I would have thought it was already here!! haha! 

Here is a look at my projects...

 

First up is the adorable little frog from Digi Doodle Studios called Pondside Paradise.

How sweet is she?? I printed her out onto some Copic friendly cardstock, colored her up and used my Scan N Cut to cut her out. I wanted to make a little "beach tote" to house some summer candy, aka Salt Water Taffy so I dusted off my Cricut to cut one out. Once I had my tote cut and assembled, I die cut a Scallop Circle and adhered it to the front of my bag. I die cut another circle, embossed it with a Polka Dot embossing folder, glued it the Scallop Circle and popped up that adorable little frog using foam tape. I used a sentiment strip for my greeting, popping it up with more foam tape underneath the frog. To finish off my little tote, I added a little die cut bow to the handle.

For my next project, I did exactly the same thing as above, just switched out the color of the bag and replaced the frog with and adorable little turtle called, Toby Turtle Tides from Digi Doodle Studios. 

How cute is he relaxing and reading a book with his little glass of lemonade??

I filled both totes up with some Salt Water Taffy.

I have a feeling my kiddos will be claiming these haha!!

Here is a look at both bags...

So super cute!!

Be sure to check out the Digi Doodle Studios store, to see all the super cute Summer themed images that were just released earlier this month.

Copic Colors Used:

Pondside Paradise:

--Frog: YG01, YG03, YG25, G46, G29--

--Float: BG10, BG11, BG13, RV00, RV02, RV04, Y04, Y06, Y08--

--Cup: E40, V000, V12, V15--

Toby Turtle Tides:

--Turtle: YG61, G82, YG03, YG25, YG17, E50, E35--

--Hat: E50, E53, E35, BG11, BG13, BG15--

--Chair: E35, Y11, Y13, Y15--

--Drink: Y00, BG0000, RV02, RV00--

--Books: V12, V15, BG13, E40, E41--

I would also like to play along in the folloowing challenges:

--Polkadoodles: Challenge 6, WK 3 Anything Goes--

--Creative Knockouts: #572 Die Cuts/ Stencils/ Punches--

&

--Pattie's Creations Design Challenge: Challenge 243--

Thank you so much for stopping by my blog today and taking a look at my latest creation!
I appreciate it so much!

I hope you have a great crafty day!

Products Used:

• Cardstock: White (Hammermill), Pink & Teal (Bazzill)
• Patterned Paper: Sweet Summer (Doodlebug Designs)
• Images: Pondside Paradise & Toby Turtle Tides (Digi Doodle Studios)
• sentiment: reverse chill summer strips (Simon Says Stamp)
• Cricut: Retro Bag #M505CEEC5
• Dies: Trio Cute Bow Die (MCT), Scallop Circle Dies (Jaded Blossom), Nesting Circle (WRMK)
• Misc.: Polka Dots Embossing Folder (Cuttlebug), White Paint Pen, Foam Tape, Copic Sketch Markers

Vampire Treat Boxes

Hi everyone and happy Tuesday!

It's my day to post over on the Jaded Blossom Blog! Yay!

I love making my kiddos and their families a fun little Halloween themed basket or box every year. 

Jaded Blossom has so many fun treat boxes, that not only does it make it simple to add a little handmade touch, it helps make my baskets extra cute!

This year I found some fun candy in the store and knew right away the perfect little box to make

 to put them in!

 

These little coffin boxes are so fun and perfect for Halloween!

I made two boxes, I just simply switched up the colors and the placement of my bats on each box. 

I started by using the Coffin Die and cutting it from some black cardstock. I used the layering die that comes with the Coffin Die to cut out my Orange and Green patterned papers that I added to the top. I cut out a tag from the Label Shape Dies 1 and popped it up with some foam tape. I stamped my greeting from the Halloween Signs onto some gray cardstock and used the Gnome Dies: Sign Add Ons to cut it out. I placed it onto my box and added a black twine bow to the top of the sign. I used the Halloween Dies to cut out some bats, added some Wink of Stella for a little shimmer and added them to the box as well. I added some matching pearls to each box and some doodling for some finishing touches.

Wasn't this candy perfect??

I added some paper shred and two of each candy to each box.

I think these are so fun!!

Thank you so much for stopping by my blog today and taking a look at my latest creation!
I really appreciate it!
I hope you have a great crafty day!

Jaded Blossom Products Used:

• Halloween Dies
• Gnome Dies: Sign Add Ons
• Halloween Signs
• Label Shape Dies 1
• Coffin Die

Other Products Used:

• Cardstock: Recollections
• Patterned Paper: All Hallow's Eve (Carta Bella) & Happy Haunting (The Paper Studio)
• Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black and Black Soot Distress
• Misc.: Foam Tape, Hemp Cord, Pearls, Black Micron Pen, Clear Wink Of Stella

Jaded Blossom's September Release Blog Hop!

Hey Everyone!  

Welcome to Jaded Blossom's September Magical Stamp Release Blog Hop!!  

If you're here from Lee-Ann's blog you're in the right place! If you're just passing through, be sure to start at the beginning because you don't want to miss a thing. I also have the complete line up at the bottom.
Here is a look at what I made to share with you today:

 

I could not resist making a fun little treat box to give to my daughter, the biggest Potter fan that I know!

I created my box by using the Handled Gift Box Die (one of my favorites) and some white cardstock. I die cut some patterned papers to go onto the front and started building my adorable little wizard. 

I created him by using the Gnome Dies and the Gnome Dies: Wizards Add Ons. I thought it would be fun to try and make it feel like he was playing a certain magical outdoor game so I cut out the mustache from the Gnome Dies: Wizard Add Ons and turned it upside down so that it would resemble wings. He of course needed a broom so I cut one out of the Gnome Dies: Halloween Costume Add Ons 2 and placed it in his other hand. I stamped my sentiment from the Stay Magical stamp set, cut it out using the Stay Magical Outline Dies and popped it up with some foam tape next to him. I added some stars from the Star Dies and the Embellishment Clusters Die and finished my box with a fun double bow from the Bow Dies.

I added some small Velcro dots to the inside of the handle for easy opening and closing of the box.

Inside I placed some paper shred & small chocolate candies. 

And of course we have to have a deal for you right?

This week only you can get the entire release package for $143.99

Regular Price for the Release Package is $161.99

FREEBIE OFFER: Magic Swirl Stencil

1) Free with orders $50 or more (before tax/shipping)

2) Order MUST contain at least 1 new release item

3) Freebie offer is Thursday thru Friday Only, while supplies last

BLOG CANDY

1 Lucky Winner will get to pick a stamp set of their choice!

Just leave a comment on all the blogs along the hop!

The more blogs you comment on the more chances you have to win!

Now on to the HOP....

Your next stop is the super talented Cindy

Just in case you get lost here is the Entire Line Up:

Lee-Ann

Stacey

Cindy

Cynthia

Rosemary

Jamie

Thank you so much for stopping by today and all week!

I hope you enjoyed my projects!

Happy hopping and happy shopping!!

Wishing you a great crafty day!

Jaded Blossom Products Used:

• Gnome Dies
• Gnome Dies: Wizard Add Ons
• Gnome Dies: Halloween Costume Add Ons 2
• Stay Magical
• Stay Magical Outline Dies
• Embellishment Clusters Die
• Star Dies
• Bow Dies
• Handled Gift Box Die

Other Products Used:

• Cardstock: White (Hammermill), Kraft (Pen Gear), Vellum, Skin Tones (P13), Gold Glitter and Black (Recollections)
• Patterned Paper: Witches & Wizards, Witches & Wizards 2 (Echo Park)
• Ink: Onyx Black Versafine
• Misc.: Foam Tape, White Nuvo Drops, Velcro dots

Great Catch!

Hi everyone!

 Can you believe we are already a week into September?

Today starts a new challenge over at the Jaded Blossom blog!!

This month is.....Anything Goes!!

 We would love to see your projects that use those awesome Jaded Blossom stamps/dies!

Challenge Guidelines: 

1) Project must be new for this challenge, no back linking

2) Project must have a Jaded Blossom stamp, die, or stencil somewhere on it. 

3) Only one entry per person

Here is a look at what I created to share with you today...

My hubby is a huge football fan, so when I was in the grocery store the other day and ran across some football shaped brownies, I was inspired to make him a little treat.

I started by creating my box using some dark blue cardstock and the Gable Box Die. I added a bit of grass by cutting some green patterned paper with the Spring Dies and added that the bottom. I built my little football guy by using the Gnome Dies and the Gnome Dies: Sport Add Ons 1 and added him to the box front. I stamped my sentiment from the Root For The Gnome Team stamp set onto some white cardstock and then used one of the Octagon Dies to cut it out. I added it to my box, covering the handle hole, and added a bow that I created using the Bow Dies above it. I finished it off by adding some stars from the Embellishment Clusters Die & some white nuvo drops.

I added some small Velcro dots to the inside for easy opening and closing.

Inside, I put some white paper shred and a couple of the football shaped brownies that inspired the idea to make him a little treat :) 

Be sure to check out the Jaded Blossom blog to see what the rest of the DT made, they never disappoint! 

I hope you will play along, I would love to see what you make!

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

I really appreciate it!

I hope you have a great crafty day!

Jaded Blossom Products Used:

• Embellishment Clusters Die
• Bow Dies
• Octagon Dies
• Root For The Gnome Team
• Spring Dies
• Gnome Dies
• Gnome Dies: Sport Add Ons 1
• Gable Box Die

Other Products Used:

• Cardstock: Kraft (Pen Gear), White (Hammermill), Nightshift Blue (MFT), Skin Tones (P13), Brown (Recollections)
• Patterned Paper: Go See Explore (Echo Park)
• Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
• Misc.: Foam Tape, White Nuvo Drops

 

Jaded Blossom's August Mini Release!

Happy Thursday! 

It's time for our new mini Chipmunk release over at Jaded Blossom! 

We have four new items available! Check them out HERE

Here is what I made using the new items.. 

Chipmunks!!! How cute!!

For my first project, I decided to make a get well card that is sure to bring a

 smile to the recipient, at least I hope so!

I started by creating a Kraft A2 top folding card and layering floral patterned paper on top along with a couple of yellow plaid stripes. I used the Rectangle Internal Scallops to cut out a piece of brown cardstock and adhered it to a piece of polka dot paper. I stamped my sentiment from the Nuts About You stamp set towards the bottom, added a piece of vellum, and popped the piece onto my card with foam tape. I used the Gnome Friends: Chipmunk Die and Chipmunk Faces to build my little chipmunk and gave her a flower to hold from the Sunflower Dies and placed her above my sentiment. I added a small thread bow to her hair to complete my card.

For my second project, 

I wanted to make a fun gift card holder to have on hand for a little birthday gift.

I first created my bag by using the Goody Bag Die and cutting it from teal cardstock. I added some plaid patterned paper to the front before assembling the bag. Once it was assembled, I used the Border Dies to create a little handle. I added a Oval from the Stitched Oval Dies and placed my chipmunk that I created using the Gnome Friends: Chipmunk Die, Chipmunk Faces and the Balloon Dies to the center. I stamped my sentiment from the Nuts About You and used the coordinating Nuts About You Outline Dies to cut it out. I placed it under my chipmunk and added a little bow to her hair to complete the bag.

I added a few pieces of almond candy, a gift card and a tiny bit of white paper shred to the inside.

And we have the Bundle at a Discount! Only $59.99. Regular Price $67.99 

**please note the bundle does not include any of the MDF items**

 

We also release two new sets of MDFs! 

**please note these MDFs are not included in the release package**

Make sure to check out all the design team projects by clicking on their names below.

Lee-Ann

Cindy

Rosemary

Stacey

Cynthia

Jamie

CLICK HERE TO SHOP

Thanks so much for stopping by today!!

I appreciate it so much!

I hope you have a great crafty day!

Jaded Blossom Products Used:

• Gnome Friends: Chipmunk Die (Both)
• Chipmunk Faces (Both)
• Nuts About You (Both)
• Nuts About You Outline Dies (Bag)
• Rectangle Internal Scallops (Card)
• Sunflower Dies (Card)
• Border Dies (Bag)
• Stitched Oval Dies (Bag)
• Balloon Dies (Bag)
• Goody Bag Die (Bag)

Other Products Used:

• Cardstock: Pink, Tan, Brown (Recollections), Kraft (Pen Gear), Vellum
• Patterned Paper: Pumpkin Spice, Plaid-Polka Dot Rainbow, Farmhouse (Doodlebug Design)
• Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
• Misc.: Foam Tape. Crochet Thread, White Gel Pen, Copic R83

Jaded Blossom's June Release Blog Hop!

Hey Everyone! 

 Welcome to Jaded Blossom's June Stamp Release Blog Hop.  

If you're here from Rosemary's Fabulous Blog you're in the right place! If you're just passing through, be sure to start at the beginning because you don't want to miss a thing.  I will also have the complete line up at the bottom.
Here is what I made:

Here's how I made it....

I started by using the Milk Carton Die and cutting it out using red cardstock. After assembling the Milk Carton, I used the scallop die that comes with it to cut out a few pieces from dark gray cardstock to make the roof. To create the door, I used the Stitched Arch Dies and the same dark gray cardstock. I used the Gnome Friends: Dog Dies & the Gnome Dies: Pet Add Ons to create my little doggy, adding some gray ink here and there to resemble my daughter's dog. I added a sprig of grass by using the Tree Stump Die and placed a little bowl of bones using the Gnome Dies: Pet Add Ons, in front of the grass. I added his initial to the front by using the Build A Booth: Alphabet Add Ons. 

I stamped my greeting from Life Is Tweet, used the coordinating Life Is Tweet Outline Dies to cut it out, and popped it up with foam tape onto the roof. 

Inside, I used the 3x8 clear bags to hold some little dog treats.

I adhered a bow with some hot glue to a twist tie for an easy closure for my box.

My grandson is a little over a year old now but I also love to spoil my daughter's doggo, aka my "granddog". I include him in each holiday and when I saw this release, I knew it would be perfect to make this fun little box to hold a little treat for him to have the next time I visited. 

Can't have him feeling neglected with the new baby can we?? 

🐶💙🐶

And of course we have to have a deal for you right?

This week only you can get the entire release package for $165.99

Regular Price for the Release Package is $185.99

FREEBIE OFFER: Fishbone Stencil

1) Free with orders $50 or more (before tax/shipping)

2) Order MUST contain at least 1 new release item

3) Freebie offer is Thursday thru Friday Only, while supplies last

BLOG CANDY

1 Lucky Winner will get to pick a stamp set of their choice!

Just leave a comment on all the blogs along the hop!

The more blogs you comment on the more chances you have to win!

Now on to the HOP....

Your next stop is the super talented Cindy!

Just in case you get lost here is the Entire Line Up:

Lee-Ann

Rosemary

Stacey

Cindy

Cynthia

Jamie

Thank you so much for stopping by today and all week!

I hope you enjoyed my projects!

Happy hopping and happy shopping!!

Wishing you a great crafty day!

Jaded Blossom Products Used:

• 3x8 Clear Bags
• Gnome Friends: Dog Dies
• Gnome Dies: Pet Add Ons
• Life Is Tweet
• Life Is Tweet Outline Dies
• Milk Carton Die
• Stitched Arch Dies
• Build A Booth: Alphabet Add Ons
• Tree Stump Dies

Other Products Used:

• Cardstock: Chili Pepper (Lawn Fawn), All Others (Recollections)
• Patterned Paper: Doggone Cute (Doodlebug Design)
• Ink: Versafine Onyx Black 
• Misc.: Foam Tape, Black Enamel Dots, Ribbon, Glossy Accents

Bunny Bait!

Hi everyone and happy Wednesday!

It's my day to post over on the Jaded Blossom Blog 

and I have one last Easter project to share with you today.

I couldn't resist making a little booth to hold some carrot shaped chocolates in.

I started by creating my booth base by using white cardstock and the Build A Booth die, along with the Build A Booth: Treat Box Add Ons. I covered the front of my box with more white cardstock but using the dies that come with the Build A Booth Die to get that awesome wood-grain stitching detail on the pieces, adding some little black enamel dots for the "nails".  I used the Build A Booth: Easter Add Ons to create the little carrot banner on the front. Next, I die cut some letters using the Build A Booth: Alphabet Add Ons to spell out "Bunny Bait" and adhered them to the top of my booth. I built that adorable bunny using the Gnome Friends: Bunny Die, Gnome Friends: Bunny Face Add On and the Bunny Friend Faces. I used the big carrot from the Build A Booth: Easter Add Ons for the carrot she is holding and gave her a little bow with some orange crochet thread to complete my box.  

So cute!!

Thank you so much for stopping by my blog today and taking a look at my latest creation!
I really appreciate it!
I hope you have a great crafty day!

Jaded Blossom Products Used:

• Build A Booth Die
• Build A Booth: Treat Box Add On
• Build A Booth: Alphabet Add Ons
• Build A Booth: Easter Add Ons
• Gnome Friends: Bunny Die
• Gnome Friends: Bunny Face Add On
• Bunny Friends Faces

Other Products Used:

• Cardstock: White (MFT), Pink and Gray (Recollections)
• Patterned Paper: Plaid Polka Dot and Gingham Linen (Doodlebug Designs)
• Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black 
• Misc.: Foam Tape, Black Enamel Dots, White Crochet Thread