Using It Up

Like most other paper crafters, I have stacks of old papers. I get so excited when new stuff comes, that I push the old back so I can play with the new. Remember, we buy it because we loved it when it came out, so why not use it up? That is one of my new goals, to make at least one thing a week from older collections. This week I made two. I used a way old collection I ran across looking for something else. I was gifted this collection.(sorry don't remember by who now...it's been so long) I used What a Hoot Caboodle Kit by Three Bugs in a Rug. It is full of bright, happy colors. I needed something cheerful after suffering with an awful abscess tooth this past week.

The first layout I made is of my oldest grand daughter Josslyn when she was still a baby cruising around in her walker.

The second one is of my middle grand daughter Rachel playing with her daddy's hat. Both of these layouts make me feel happy.

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Love Box

 

The challenge this two weeks at The Cuttlebug Spot is to create a box and make something to go inside it. I made a small "Love" box. I designed this flip top box and will have a tutorial on how to construct it soon. 

Inside my box, I made note cards. There is room for small photos and some journaling.

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Fan Fold/TPV

Another fun challenge is happening over at The Paper Variety. Today we are to make a project that incorporates the fan fold technique. The prize is too awesome to pass up this week, so get your fan fold projects made and posted for your chance to win this from Bo Bunny.

Enchanted Collection

Isn't it beautiful?

The first thing that popped in my head, was the ever so popular fan fold flowers. However, I wanted to do something different.

This is what I came up with

I literally made a fan. My scrappy space is black and white, so this is going to look great in a shadow box hanging on the wall. Here are a few close ups.

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Valentine Card Blog Hop for Kids with Cancer

I am happy to be a part of another great hop that will make a sick child smile. This one is for children with cancer, who will be spending their Valentines Day in the hospital. If you have arrived here via Ellen ♥ CardMonkey's blog, your on the right track. If you just happened by, please start HERE to follow along from the beginning.


For my card, I used the bee that I made from a coloring page and cut it using my Cricut and SCAL.  I cut the hearts from the Sweetheart cartridg.

Your next stop is Beckie's blog.  Be sure to leave comments for your chance to win from these great sponsors.

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 3 Valentine digi's of your choice

2- $15 Gift Certificates

3 Digi Stamps

Goodie Gift Pack

Gift Certificate

5 Digi's of your choice

If you should lose your way, below is the complete list of blogs to follow.

Liz- http://decadeofscrap.blogspot.com/

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

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

4. Lina- http://www.sweetnothingspaperco.blogspot.com

5. Nikki-http://www.paperpiecingsbynikki.blogspot.com

6. Nicolette www.beyondscrapin.blogspot.com

7. Misty - http://mbtreasurista.blogspot.com/

8. Ellen ♥ CardMonkey - http://cardmonkey-business.blogspot.com/

9. Theresa Neubaum - http://www.scrappyartcrafters.blogspot.com-YOU ARE HERE

10. Beckie http://justbcreativecrazy.blogspot.com/ - GO HERE NEXT

11. Doris - http://mybugandmecreate.blogspot.com

12. Amber - http://pixiperfectcreations.blogspot.com

13. Leslie-http://ScrapOfArtDesigns.blogspot.com

14. Melissa-http://timeweavers.wordpress.com

15. Amy - http://lv2scrapandfibrofacts.blogspot.com

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tu-tu Cute

I used sketch #190 from Creative Scrappers for this layout of my grand daughter Rachel. I took a lot of tu tu pictures while they were here visiting a few months ago. I really need to make a mini album of all the different ones I took.

Anyway, here is the sketch.

 

And here is my layout.

Isn't she adorable with that flower stuck to her pacifier? She was throwing a fit and doesn't go far or long with out it.

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This Way/Bo Bunny

This months layout challenge at Bo Bunny is this great photo for inspiration.

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Isn't it great? Just look at all the different items to pull inspiration from. My inspiration came from the colors, which I love.  For my layout, I used the Ad Lib collection.

The background blue looks like it came right off of the accent wall of the room, and other pattern from the bed spread. Also, the grids on the paper from the grids of the windows. This collection fit perfectly with the inspiration photo.
I cut the title, "This way to the best time of our life", from one of the papers from the collection. I'm really happy with the way it turned out.

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Snow Days Blog Hop

Welcome to the Snow Days Blog Hop!!

We're so happy you could join us for this super-fun hop showcasing cards, layouts and projects that feature everything about Snow Days!! You'll find an array of ideas throughout the hop -- We hope you'll enjoy each and every project along the way!!

If you'd like to join our Snow Days Fun, then you are in the right place. Keep alert for blog candy along the way as some hop stops will be offering some goodies...

For the hop today, I've created a banner.

I cut the snow flakes out using the Demask Decor cartridge , cutting enough to spell "Let It Snow". Using a smaller snow flake to divide the words, and added tinsel glitter to sparkle them up. I connected them using fibers. Here is a close up.

Thank you again for checking out my project... Now hop on over to Anita's blog.

Here's a list of the entire hop, in case you get lost along the way or want to revisit anyone:

Lisa P - http://handmadewithlove-lisa.blogspot.com/  Start here
Bonnie - http://scrap-n-away.blogspot.com/ 
Sherry -http://www.upordowntheyrebeautiful.blogspot.com/
Doris - http://mybugandmecreate.blogspot.com/
Theresa D: http://scrappinginheels.blogspot.com/
Beckie http://justbcreativecrazy.blogspot.com/
Erin - http://deeplyrootedlife.blogspot.com/
Amy - http://www.lovetocrop.com/
Eva - http://evasscrapsncards.blogspot.com/
Cathie-http://cathiescafe/-scraphappy.blogspot.com/
Ashley - http://especiallymade.blogspot.com/
Lisa G - http://www.bljgraves.blogspot.com/
Melissa - http://timeweavers.wordpress.com/
Kristen - http://fantabulouslypink.blogspot.com/
Theresa - http://scrappyartcrafters.blogspot.com/ You Are Here.
anita- http://www.anitaandbugs.blogspot.com/
Lynne - http://slasewcraftiness.blogspot.com/
Barbara B. http://barbarab3.blogspot.com/
Amy Jo - http://lv2scrapandfibrofacts.blogspot.com/
Mickie - http://www.littlescrapcorner.blogspot.com/
Janet Royer- http://janetscreativieworld.blogspot.com/

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Love Bug Day Two

"If you are here for the Snow Days Blog Hop, Please scroll down"

Welcome to the “Love Bugs Banners for Kids” Hop Day Two.

Forty 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!

Now on with the hop....If you have come from Robin's then you are on the right track but if you have come here by chance – great! but please start from the beginning at Ellen ♥ CardMonkey and continue through from there.

 Now for my banner. 

 I had alot of fun creating this banner. I found all of the bugs on free coloring pages, then altered them in Inkscape so that I could cut them on my Cricut. Between each bug, there is a embossed heart which spells out the word LOVE.

Here are some close ups.

Butterfly

 Bee

 Snail (my favorite)

 Ladybug

 Caterpillar

Heart

Thank you for joining us today on our “Love Bug Banner for Kids” Hop for the children of Pediatric Specialty Care. I hope you enjoyed my banner. You next stop is:

Nicolette - http://beyondscrapin.blogspot.com/
  
Day Two Line Up  January 7, 2012

Ellen ♥ CardMonkey – http://cardmonkey-business.blogspot.com - START HERE
Tami - http://tamboscreations.blogspot.com/
Jessica- http://thecreativestamperspot.blogspot.com/
Robin – http://scrapandchat.blogspot.com/
Theresa Neubaum - http://scrappyartcrafters.blogspot.com/ - YOU ARE HERE
Nicolette - http://beyondscrapin.blogspot.com/
Vicki - http://scrapbookingcreationsbyvicki.blogspot.com/
Lisa T.- http://bitbythecricutbug.blogspot.com/
Jessica ~ http://chick-n-scrap.blogspot.com/
Jessica ~ http://jessicascraftshaque.blogspot.com/
Jennifer ~ http://craftycardgallery.blogspot.com/
Nancie ~ http://alittlepieceofmebynancie.blogspot.com/ 
Debbie Trevenen - http://debbiescrafttime.blogspot.com/
Carol Carlson - http://cardstockscissorsandglue.blogspot.com/
Linda Simpson - http://lindasimpsoncraftypieceofheaven.blogspot.com/
Monica - http://scraps2treasure.blogspot.com/
Rachelle- http://creationsbyrachelle.blogspot.com
Beckie - http://justbecreativecrazy.blogspot.com
Alina - http://neverstopscrapping.blogspot.com


 

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Love Bug Day One

Please be sure to check back tomorrow, as I am in Day 2 line up

Welcome to the “Love Bugs Banners for Kids” Hop.

Forty very talented crafty people have come together for a two dayhop (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!

Please start with the first person on the list below. And remember to come back tomorrow for a new line up.

Day One Line Up   January 6, 2012


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/
Beckie Woodall - http://justbcreativecrazy.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/
Carol http://cardstockscissorsandglue.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/
Alina - http://neverstopscrapping.blogspot.com/
Dena - http://missdjones.blogspot.com/
Martha- http://pattisscrapingtime.blogspot.com/
Erica http://mycricutcraftroom.blogspot.com

sneak peek of my banner for tomorrows line up

 

Thank you for joining us today on our “Love Bug Banner for Kids” Hop for the children of Pediatric Specialty Care
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TPV-New Challenge

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

As we bring in the new year, we also bring in new changes, and a new challenge at The Paper Variety. Here is the recipe for the very first challenge of 2012.

 
Create a project using Black, White, and a touch of any other color of your choice. Be sure to play along, you won't want to miss out on a chance to win this prize.

October Afternoon's Farmhouse Collection.....yummy!!!

and now my project. I used black and white with pink. I love that color combination.

That's my grand daughter Rachel, doesn't she made an adorable Baby Lamb?

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