Pause Dream Enjoy's 10th Birthday Blog Hop!!

Today is Pause Dream Enjoy's 10th Birthday!!  It is the blog of my dear friend Janis.  She was one of the first people I "met" in the blog world, and has been such a source of support through good and bad times, not to mention a crafty inspiration.  I was so honoured to be asked to participate in today's hop!

If you are here from Lisa's Blog , then you are in the right place!  If you just happened on my post, then you should be sure to go back to the beginning, and start with the honouree herself, Miss Janis' blog.  There is also some blog candy at each stop, so be sure to check out all the projects!  Here is what I created:

Above is a quick walk through of my project.  There are a few pictures below.

I made a "Flip Up Folio" following a tutorial from Frances Long, and using the "Making Waves" paper pack from CTMH.  This is such a quick and easy project, and it uses a surprisingly small amount of patterned paper.  I just LOVE how it turned out!

Now, here is my giveaway!  It is the cute little "Mouse Set 1" from Victorine Originals.  Be sure to comment on all 10 posts, and follow everyone's blog for a chance to win!  USA address only.

The next stop on today's hop is the amazing and talented Migdalia.  I have included a list of all the talented ladies in this crop, so you can be sure to stop and be inspired by each of them!  

Janis, Pause Dream Enjoy
Amy, AO Creations
Georgiana, Carson's Creations
Ginger, My Sister's Scrapper
Lee-Ann, Snappy Scraps
Lisa, A Mermaid's Crafts
Michelle, Purple Monkey Moments (YOU ARE HERE)
Migdalia, Crafting with Creative M
Jackie, Get the JC Look
Mary, Cardz TV

Thanks for stopping in, and Happy 10th Birthday Pause Dream Enjoy!  

A la prochaine,

Spring Blog Hop

Hi everyone, Happy Friday!!  Welcome to the Spring Blog Hop, featuring artists from the Cut It Up and Die Cuttin Divas Design Teams.

If you are here from the amazing Gerda's Blog, then you are in the right place!  Let me share what I created:

Here is a walk through of my project:  

Mini Albums are one of my favorite crafts to create!  I find them so therapeutic.  This time, I used some die cuts to enhance the decorating.  The title is from Gypsy Wanderings and the frame is from Elegant Edges.  I also used some dies from Tim Holtz and  Bo Bunny, that I show you in the YouTube video.

The gorgeous paper is from PhotoPlay.  It's bright colours are a little outside the box for me, but I love the final result!

We are VERY excited to have some sponsors, who are offering some fabulous prizes!!  To be eligible to win one of the prizes, be sure to follow each of the participants blogs, and leave a comment for everyone (don't forget to follow and leave some love for Cuttin Up too).  Prize winners will be picked on April 17th, and announced on Cuttin Up!  Here are our sponsors: 

Scribbles 
Prize: $10 worth of images from the store (digital papers not included)
Website: http://buyscribblesdesigns.blogspot.ca/

Pink and Main
Prize: $20 store credit
Website: https://pinkandmain.com/

Decosse Dynamite Doodles 
Prize: Winner’s choice of ONE of the four options offered by DDD
Website: http://decossesdynamitedoodles.blogspot.com/

Next up is Katrina, and the complete list of crafters in today's hop is below, just in case you get lost.

Cut it Up Challenge Blog - http://cutitupchallenges.blogspot.com/
Gerda - http://cardscreations.blogspot.com/
Michelle - http://mumoftwoblog.blogspot.com/
Katrina - http://scrappyhorses.blogspot.com/
Leslie - http://cascrapper.blogspot.com/
Larelyn - http://handmadefromtheheart-designsbylarelyn.blogspot.com/
Georgiana - http://carsonscricutcreations.blogspot.com/
Evelyn - https://mylittlecraftblog.wordpress.com/
Esther - http://forthejoyofcreating.blogspot.com/
Cut it Up Challenge Blog - http://cutitupchallenges.blogspot.com/

A la prochaine... 

Thankful for Fall

Welcome to the Thankful for Fall Blog Hop!




This hop is all about the beauty of Fall and being thankful for what we have. Enjoy the creativity, get inspired, share some crafty love, and then randomly thank some one. 



There are nine stops and you won't want to miss any of them! If you are here from Amy's blog then you are in the right place. If you just happened onto my blog today and would like to join us, then start at Carson's Creations ~ Georgiana's blog. There is also a complete line-up at the end of this post just in case you need it. 


What would a hop be without
Blog Candy?!?! Since each of use are thankful for our crafty friends, each blog has a bit of candy that needs to be won. Thank goodness for candy!



And Here's How:

Be sure to be a FOLLOWER and COMMENT on each blog.

If you are a follower, your comment could be randomly drawn to win some fantastic prizes!

Read each blog post carefully to see what is being offered at each stop along the way! 



Here is my project:

I created a 6x6 Mini Album.  Here is my video showing you the album.

My give away is a Gourmet Rubber Stamps stamp set, be sure to watch my video to see the set you can win!!

Remember to win, you need to be a follower of my blog and leave a comment!

You have until Sunday night, November 20th at 8:00 pm EST to hop along with us! All winners will be announced on Monday, November 21st on each individual blog. The winners will also be posted on Carson's Creation Facebook page after all the winner's posts go live on each blog.

Here's the complete hop line-up in case you need to start at the beginning! Enjoy!

Georgiana

Janis

Stacey

Migdalia

Theresa

Amy O.

Michelle

Ginger

Mary (Cardz TV) 

Thank you for hopping along with us today!

Your next stop is the amazing Ginger, I know what she has created will be simply amazing!!

April Inspiration Blog Hop

Welcome to Pretty Paper Pretty Ribbons Inspiration Blog Hop!!  If you are here from MELISSA'S  then you are in the right place.  If you just stumbled upon this post and would like to start from the beginning, please visit the Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons blog.  This month we are hoping to inspire you to get crafty using PPPR files.  Here is what I created. 

Please meet Happy Butterfly!  This amazingly cute butterfly is the freebie this week, so be sure to go and pick it up!  I LOVE her, and decided to make a shape card with her.  I created with my Silhouette - it's SO very easy.  I loved the colors that Lisa chose, and was able to hind them in my paper stash, but the next time I make her, I will change things up a little.  Don't you think she would be fabulous with purple wings?  Or maybe some bling?

The sentiment is from one of Lisa's Pretty Cute Stamps stamp set called "Rainbow".  Look how perfectly it fits on my old SU Word Window Punch.  This stamp set, along with all the other great sets, is on  sale right now - 25% off - so, be sure to grab it quick, the sale ends Sunday April 10th.

The next stop on today's hop is the talented and amazing NANNE.   I know that you will LOVE what she created, I got a sneak peek, and it is FABULOUS!!

The blog candy for this hop is a $15 GC to the PPPR store.   Anyone who comments will be eligible to win!  

You can also pick up the Blog Hop freebie on Saturday and Sunday only, then it will be available for sale in the store.  Look at what she created for us!

The hop, marks the start of the PPPR Linky Party. You can link up ANY project featuring ANY Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons files. You can link them up HERE, and you can enter as many times as you would like, for more chances to win!  One lucky participant will win $15 to spend in the PPPR Store.

Here's the lineup for today's hop, just in case you get lost.

Lisa ~ http://prettypaperprettyribbons.blogspot.com/

Shannon ~ http://designsofapaddymack.typepad.com/

Gloria ~ http://gloriasgoofycraftspot.blogspot.com/

Leah ~ http://leahschaeffer.blogspot.com/

Melissa ~ http://melissa-moecreations.blogspot.com/

Michelle ~ http://mumoftwoblog.blogspot.com/ - You are HERE

Nanne' ~ http://nannes-creations.blogspot.com/

Nicole ~ http://teachdanz.blogspot.com/

Sarah ~ http://sarahvaitstamps.blogspot.com/

A la prochaine... 

Spring Break Blog Hop

Welcome to Pretty Paper Pretty Ribbons Spring Break Blog Hop!!  If you are here from Melissa's Blog  then you are in the right place.  If you just stumbled upon this post and would like to start from the beginning, please visit the Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons blog.  This month we are showcasing spring projects - Easter, Spring, Spring Break - anything springy goes!!   All of the projects we are sharing use  PPPR files.  Here is what I created. 

Earlier this week, Lisa created an adorable Happy Flower file for her stamp release.  There isn't much I like better than a cute faced flower - well, other than cute food....  I knew I had to make a project with it!  I decided she was perfect for this weekends hop.

I decided to make a cute little card set.  I will make a set of envelopes and use this little card set as a hostess gift.  I wanted to cut her in a variety of flowery colours, and decided she should be the big focal point of my card.

Here is a close up of one of the cards.  As you can see, I did a little bit of doodling on the flower, and pop dotted her up off the base.  I embossed the background with my Swiss Dots embossing folder and added a little ribbon, and a cute sentiment.  Voila!  Simple, yet so cute and fun!

You can find the flower I used HERE.

The next stop on today's hop is the talented and amazing Nanne.

The blog candy for this hop is a $15 GC to the PPPR store.  For a chance to win, you must be a follower of each blog and leave a comment on each blog. For extra chances, you can also "LIKE" Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons on Facebook and/or sign up for the Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons Newsletter.  A random winner will be chosen for the prize on Tuesday February 16th.

You can also pick up the Blog Hop freebies on Saturday and Sunday of the hop, only...then they will be available for sale in the store.

The hop, marks the start of the PPPR Spring Break Challenge. The projects can be any project features Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons files. You can link them up HERE.  One random participant will win $20 to PPPR.

Here's the lineup for today's hop, just in case you get lost.

Lisa ~ http://prettypaperprettyribbons.blogspot.com/

Sarah ~ http://sarahvaitstamps.blogspot.com/

Shannon ~ http://designsofapaddymack.typepad.com/

Gloria ~ http://gloriasgoofycraftspot.blogspot.com/

Katy ~ http://scrappinkaty.blogspot.com/

Leah ~ http://leahschaeffer.blogspot.com/

Melissa ~ http://melissa-moecreations.blogspot.com/

Michelle ~ http://mumoftwoblog.blogspot.com/ - YOU ARE HERE

Nanne' ~ http://nannes-creations.blogspot.com/
Nicole ~ http://teachdanz.blogspot.com/

A la prochaine... 

PPPR January Blog Hop

Welcome to Pretty Paper Pretty Ribbons January Blog Hop!!  If you are here from Melissa's Blog  then you are in the right place.  If you just stumbled upon this post and would like to start from the beginning, please visit the Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons blog.  This month we are inspired by colour, and sharing projects we created, using this colour pallette from Design Seeds that feature PPPR files.  

Here is what I created. 

I always find colour challenges a bit of... well a challenge...  I don't quite know how to filter my ideas, and I always feel like I need to use every colour.  This time, I trued to do things a little differently.  I picked one color to focus on and went from there.  I picked the peachy/salmony colour.  After that, I chose the file I wanted to use - the adorable smiling rose, and things flowed pretty smoothly from there!

The card base is a PPPR file - A2 Card Base 3.  I have used it a bit lately, and plan to use it more - I am loving it!  You can pick up your own HERE

The cutie flower is one I LOVE!!  He looks SO cheerful.  He is from the "Flower Faces" cutting file.

The sentiment is from Craftin Desert Divas "Blooming for You" stamp set.  Isn't it perfect for this card??

The blog candy for this hop is a $15 GC to the PPPR store.  For a chance to win, you must be a follower of each blog and leave a comment on each blog. For extra chances, you can also "LIKE" Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons on Facebook and/or sign up for the Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons Newsletter.  A random winner will be chosen for the prize on Tuesday January 12th.

Here is the awesome freebie that Lisa created for the hop:

You can pick up the Blog Hop freebie on Saturday and Sunday of the hop, only...then they will be available for sale in the store.

The hop, marks the start of the PPPR Anything Goes Challenge. The projects can be any project features Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons files. You can link them up HERE.  One random participant will win $20 to PPPR.

I am the last person in today's hop, so now is the perfect time to pop over to the blog and pick up the freebie!  Here's the lineup for todays hop, just in you missed one of the amazing projects.

Lisa ~ http://prettypaperprettyribbons.blogspot.com/

Nanne' ~ http://nannes-creations.blogspot.com/

Nicole ~ http://teachdanz.blogspot.com/

Sarah ~ http://sarahvaitstamps.blogspot.com/

Shannon ~ http://designsofapaddymack.typepad.com/

Gloria ~ http://gloriasgoofycraftspot.blogspot.com/

Katy ~ http://scrappinkaty.blogspot.com/

Leah ~ http://leahschaeffer.blogspot.com/

Melissa ~ http://melissa-moecreations.blogspot.com/

Michelle ~ http://mumoftwoblog.blogspot.com/ 

A la prochaine...