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

Trick Or Treat!

 Hi crafty friends!

I hope you are having a fabulous day!

I'm back today sharing one last Halloween project for this season. 

Halloween and Christmas are definitely my favorite holidays to craft for so while I'm sad my Halloween crafting is coming to an end for this year, I'm happy Christmas crafting is right around the corner!!

Here is a look at the fun treat bag that I created to share with you today:

I started by creating my bag by using a Scallop Caddy die from Jaded Blossom and some bright patterned paper from Doodlebug Designs. Once I had my bag assembled, I set it aside and started working on my focal piece. I printed out this cute digital stamp from Digi Doodle Studios called, Pippa Pumpkin Phantom and colored it with my Copic markers. I fussy cut it out using some scissors and popped it up onto two circles that I had layered together. I added my circle piece onto the front of my bag and added a sentiment that I trimmed out from the patterned paper pad underneath. I added a few white dots onto the banner that the little ghost is holding, and placed some star confetti pieces and a few Nuvo drops around him. I finished my bag with a fun double bow.

I placed a small velcro dot to the inside to hold the box shut.

So adorable!!

Copic Colors Used:

--Ghost: BG0000, BG000, RV000--

--Pumpkin: YR02, Yr04, YR14, YR18--

--Banner: Y13, YG05, RV17--

I would also love to play along with the following challenges:

**Crafty Catz Challenge: #703 Anything Goes with twist of Halloween**

**Love Those Pretty Papers October Challenge: Halloween Colors**

**Inkspirational Challenge #353: Seeing Stars**

&

**Lil Patch Of Crafty Friends #264 Anything Goes**

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

I really appreciate it!

I hope you have a great crafty day!

You can find me on Instagram here

Products Used:

• Cardstock: Black & White (Recollections)
• Patterned Paper: Hey Pumpkin (Doodlebug Designs)
• Image: Pippa Pumpkin Phantom (Digi Doodle Studios)
• Dies: Nesting Circles (WRMK), Blueprints 27 (MFT), Bow Dies & Scallop Caddy Die (Jaded Blossom)
• Misc.: White Blizzard Nuvo, Confetti Stars, Foam Tape, Velcro, Copic Sketch Markers, White Gel Pen

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 May Release Blog Hop!

Hey Everyone!  

Welcome to Jaded Blossom's May Stamp Release Blog Hop!

If you're here from Rosemary's amazing 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 what I made:

I decided to make a fun little goody bag to hold some little treats.

I started by creating my box by using the Handled Gift Box Die and some white cardstock. I layered some patterned papers on top and then assembled my box. I built my little bee by using the Gnome Friends: Honey Bee Die and the Bee Faces and popped her up onto my box with foam tape. I die cut the little honey pot using the Gnome Dies: Beekeeper Add Ons and placed that onto my box as well. I stamped my sentiment using the Bee Kind Stamp set, cut it out using the Label Shape Dies 2 and placed it in between my bee and honey pot with foam tape. I used the Bow Dies to create a fun double bow and added that to my handle. I add a little yellow enamel heart to both the sentiment and the bow to complete my box. 

I added a bit of velcro to the inside of the handle for easy opening and closing of the box. 

I am in love with this release, everything is just so cute!

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

This week only you can get the entire release package for $139.99

Regular Price for the Release Package is $153.99

FREEBIE OFFER: Honeycomb 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 Jamie

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

Rosemary

Stacey

Jamie

Cindy

Lee-Ann
Cynthia

 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 Friends: Honey Bee Die
• Bee Faces
• Gnome Dies: Beekeeper Add Ons
• Bee Kind
• Label Shape Dies 2
• Bow Dies
• Handled Gift Box Die

Other Products Used:

• Cardstock: White (MFT), Black (Recollections), Daffodil Delight (SU!), Sunflower (Lawn Fawn)
• Patterned Paper: Bee Happy (Echo Park)
• Ink: Versafine Onyx Black
• Misc.: Foam Tape, Enamel Hearts, Glossy Accents, White Pen

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

Happy Easter Goody Bag!

 Hi everyone and happy Wednesday!

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

and I have a fun little Easter treat bag to share with you today.

For my project, I started by creating my treat bag using some white cardstock and the Goody Bag Die. I used the layering die that comes with the Goody Bag Die to cut out a piece of blue patterned paper so that I could build a little scene. I used the Spring Dies to cut out a piece of green patterned paper to create some grass and adhered that down, being sure to not add the adhesive all the way to the top. I used the Gnome Dies: Easter Add Ons to create my little Easter basket and filled it with some eggs that I cut out using the Build A Booth: Easter Add Ons. I tucked my basket behind the top of the grass, tilting it just a bit for a little whimsy. I stamped the bunny from the Large Bunny stamp set with Tuxedo Black Memento Ink onto some Copic friendly paper and did some simple coloring. I cut him out using the Large Bunny Outline Dies and popped him up onto my bag with some foam tape. I added some black enamel dots for his little eyes and some glasses using the Glasses Dies. I stamped my sentiment, also from the Large Bunny stamp set, and popped it up above the bunny with more foam tape. 

To close my little bag, I simply used a hole punch to create a small hole, threaded some plaid ribbon through and tied white ribbon into a bow to keep the plaid ribbon in place. 

I placed some white paper shred and some little Easter candies inside.

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:

• Goody Bag Die
• Large Bunny
• Large Bunny Outline Dies
• Glasses Die
• Spring Dies
• Build A Booth: Easter Add Ons (Eggs)
• Gnome Dies: Easter Add Ons (Basket)

Other Products Used:

• Cardstock: White (Hammermill), Kraft (pen gear)
• Patterned Paper: Hoppy Easter (Doodlebug), Color Play (Park Lane)
• Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
• Copics: C00, C0, C1, C2, C6, R00, R20, RV000, RV91, R81
• Misc.: Foam Tape, Enamel Flower, Enamel Dots, Ribbon