Creative Charms Blog Hop & Giveaway

Welcome to the Creative Charms Fall Blog Hop!

My design team term is ending and I wanted to send BIG HUGS to Midori and the rest of the Creative Charms crew. And because I love their products sooo much I have a FAB Giveaway right here on my blog. {Keep reading to see how you can win!}

Plus Creative Charms will also pick a winner from all of the comments left on the hop. To win the Grand prize leave a comment on Midori's blog. There are also several other prizes up for grabs so be sure to leave comments along the way!

Here are some of my fave projects made with

 Creative Charms products!

Want to win a Creative Charms Prize pack of goodies?

Leave a comment right here on my blog and I will draw a winner on Tuesday, November 1st.

Your next stop on the hop is Christine's blog !

If you get lost along the way start back at the Creative Charms blog!

http://creative-charms.blogspot.com/

Happy Hopping!

Special Kit Dedicated to Chris Hertel

Creative Charms is doing something wonderful in
honor of a fellow crafter - Chris Hertel.

Chris was a dear friend and colleague with Creative Charms. She was our designer for the catalog and packaging. Last July, Chris lost her battle with breast cancer. She left behind a loving and dedicated husband and two fabulous children along with two her dogs. Her family was her joy and inspiration. For the rest of the month of October all sales and net proceeds from "Chris' Kit" will go to the Susan Komen for the Cure to help find a cure for this terrible disease so that no other families will lose their wives and mothers (Chris' wish).

Please visit the Creative Charms store and order - Chris' Kit

It Includes:

Pink 3D Sparkly Butterfly Garden Brads - 12 Pieces

Pink Sunflowers - 4 Pieces

Violet Vintage Jewels - 12 Pieces

Pink Vintage Jewels - 12 Pieces

White with Pink Sparkled Flowers - 6 Pieces

Pink Sparkled Butterflies - 2 Pieces

Pink Sequin and Felt Flowers - 3 Pieces

Pink Sheer Flowers - 6 Pieces

A $23.21 value for $9.99

Please feel free to spread the word about this kit for a cause!

She's Still Cute

I finally made a page to share with you all!

This weekend I went through boxes of old photos and found this cute one of my oldest {Bekah} when she was a toddler. She is now a 20 year-old college student. I'm soooo behind on my scrappin'...LOL

Keep reading to find about all of the fun embellies that I added to the page.  I'm linking this up to the Scrapbookers Anonymous - Die cuts Challenge.

The die cut circles that I used are from Martha Stewart Crafts. I placed two of them behind Bekah's photo. I also added Creative Charms crocheted flowers and black gradient gems.

The paper is from My Little Shoebox and the "super cute" glitter sticker is from TPC Studio.

Here's a full shot.

I love using circle shaped paper when I design a page.

Have a Happy Monday!

October Fun & A Giveaway!

Hey ya'll! I'm finally back after having "camera fits" all week. I'm going shopping at Best Buy today. Hopefully I can find one in my price range. Wish me luck! {if you have a recommendation please let me know.}

Since I've been gone so much this week, I wanted to give away some new paper goodies. {Keep reading to the end for the giveaway details.}

In the meantime, if you like Halloween I hope you all will play along in the fun challenge going on at Really Reasonable Ribbon. There's a fun prize up for grabs too. You can play along HERE!

I mixed polka dots, Creative Charms Halloween sparkle stickers, RRR lace trim and orange ribbon. Be sure to visit the RRR Store to get your ribbon goodies today!

Now for my fun giveaway!

There's a bunch of new paper collections out right now.

One of my faves is from Little Yellow Bicycle.

Just comment below and I will pick one winner to receive this gorgeous "Hello Fall" paper & embellies from LYB.

I'll announce the winner next Saturday, October 8th.

Good Luck & Have a Happy Weekend.

Alter Somethin' Days - Spooky Treats

Welcome to the second installment of my new bi-weekly feature that will show crafters the fun of making altered projects!

Every other Monday I'll have a new project for you!

Today's project is - "Spooky Treat Bags"

I love quick & easy and these are so fun to make.

Here's how you make your own:

1. Get yourself some bitty bags.

{I got mine from the RRR store}

2. Get your favorite paper & punch out a fun shape.

{I used the 2-3/8" punch from Stampin Up!}

3. Adhere your punch to the bitty bag & top it off

with fun Halloween stickers.

{I got mine from the Creative Charms store}

4. Add some colorful twine.

5. Fill each bag with your fave goodies.

Here's a close-up shot!

Love this little bat.

{the paper I used is from My Little Shoebox}

Hope you find inspiration from my new feature!

To see more of my altered projects click {Here}

And if you love altered projects be sure to play along in our fun challenges at LESSology.

http://lessology.blogspot.com

Keep It Clean!

I'm kicking off my Monday with the Really Reasonable Ribbon - "Keep It Clean" Challenge. Your mission {if you choose} is to create a CAS card and play along with us {HERE}.

I added an October Afternoon "Helpful Sally" vintage card to the front. I love how she is helping her mommy clean the house. Don'tcha just wish all kids were this eager to clean? (smile)

I also added some beautiful RRR White Crochet Lace and a Creative Charms Red Vintage Poppy to the bottom. I think it keeps the look crisp and clean.

Now what are you waiting for?

Link up your CAS cards today. There's an AWESOME prize up for grabs. And be sure to visit the RRR Store for all of your ribbon goodies.

And be sure to pop over to the LESSology Blog today.
There's another special announcement and
a Big Giveaway from Gauche Alchemy.
http://lessology.blogspot.com

A Charming Birdie

We've been trying to beat the heat here in Texas these past couple of months. Tried some outdoor fun {for a very short time} then couldn't stand it anymore. {LOL} The girls and I quickly found some indoor fun to do instead.

I've gotta give you a close-up look at my card.

I used some Creative Charms Gradient Gems, adorable polka dot ribbon, and an SRM Sticker.

I also love, love, love to upcycle - {The birdie is from an old notebook - I used my scallop punch on him.}

**I'm also linking up for the fun {stickers} challenge at Cas-ual Fridays. :) 

Need to beat the heat?
Be sure to check out the fun Summertime
goodies in the Creative Charm online store.

See ya back later this week for more creative goodies!

A Merry Saturday!

Merry Saturday everyone!

Here's a close-up peek at my project that is on the Creative Charms blog today. My card features goodies from the July Kit of the Month.

And look at Rudolph's nose!

I used a Creative Charms Vintage Jewel to add some sparkle.

Be sure to hop over to the Creative Charms blog today to see the details and the amazing price for this kit. So many goodies in this one.

Woo hoo for me! I'm actually gonna get all of my Christmas cards done early this year with this fabulous kit.

P.S. I'm in the Christmas Spirit so much that I'm playing along for the first time at Jingle Belles. :)

Have a Happy Saturday!

Card Supplies:

Cardstock (Stampin Up!); Patterned Paper (Stampin Up! Candy Cane designer series paper); Doily (Hobby Lobby); Chipboard, Polka Dot Ribbon, Vintage Jewel (Creative Charms).

Getting an Early Start!

I always, always, always, wait till the last minute 
to make my Christmas cards and projects.

Not this year!

I've made some fun goodies with Creative Charms!

Check them out!

(Maybe looking at Christmas stuff will cool me off 
from all of this Texas heat!)

Here's my small gift box. I topped it with a
Creative Charms - Vintage Velvet Poppy

Fill it with yummy candy or jewelry!

Here's my little snowflake.

The kiddos can make these to add to the tree

or give as a special gift.

(The Santa is a Creative Charms Vintage Christmas Metal Frame and love these Gradient Gems.

And here's a full shot of the ornament box.

It can also be filled with treats or hung on the tree.

The Happy Holidays sentiment is a Creative Charms Christmas Dimensional Sticker.

To order your yummy Christmas craft goodies 
please visit the Creative Charms Store.
http://www.creativecharms.com

And I'm giving away some Creative Charms & Really Reasonable Ribbon goodies to the winner of the Gifting Challenge that I am hosting at Do More with Less. 

If you've made a newly created gift bag, gift tag, gift container, or a gift box please link up {HERE} to be eligible to win.

I Gave Up Dieting!

Hope everyone is enjoying their summer. I wanted to pop in today to share a FUN project that I recently made.

I used the Creative Charms Deal of the Month called:

"Patriotic Burst"

I found this cute postcard at Borders bookstore and dressed it up with Creative Charms goodies. I'm going to hang this funny in my craft room. Aren't the large red and white polka dot brads adorable?

Patriotic Burst - 225 Piece Deal of the Month

Each Deal Contains:

Red Vintage Jewels - 12 Pieces

White Vintage Jewels - 12 Pieces

Blue Vintage Jewels - 12 Pieces

Red Gradient Jewels - 76 Pieces

Blue Gradient Jewels - 76 Pieces

Red Gem Garden - 12 Pieces

White Gem Garden - 12 Pieces

Blue Polka Dot Brads - 6 Pieces

Red Polka Dot Brads - 6 Pieces

18" Red Fancy Polka Dot Ribbon

Everything for Only $ 6.99

What a Great Deal!

Also, all of the "Simplicity" products are 70% off until July 9th. Hop on over and order yours today.

(print from Matte Stephens shop on Etsy)

We are headed out later today for a mini-vacation so I won't be blogging again until next week. I'll catch up to visiting all of your wonderful blogs when I return. Have a great week!

Recycled Project with Creative Charms



Happy Wednesday! I've got a fun recycled project today that is fun and easy to make. It's great for gift giving too! I used one of my favorite Creative Charms product on it too. Have you checked out the Orange Sparkled Flowers yet? They are great to use to add some fun sparkle to any project. Plus they come in a variety of colors.

I also used a Bo Bunny Kitchen Recipe Card Cut Out from their Back to Backs patterned paper.



Here are the steps to make one of your own:

1. Get some tile from your local carpet/tile store.

Most have scraps and will give you pieces for FREE!

2. Adhere your favorite patterned paper to the tile.

Add Mod Podge to the top to seal your paper.

3. Adhere a clip on top of the patterned paper.

4. Add trim or ribbon to the top of your tile.

 

5. Add a fun recipe card to the clip. 

6. Add some fun Creative Charms sparkle flowers.

Creative Charms products can be used in so many ways!


Be sure to check out the fab products at:


Creative Charms Store
http://www.creativecharms.com

Creative Charms Blog
http://creative-charms.blogspot.com

Creative Charms Twist & A Winner!

Hello everyone!

I'm so excited about my debut today at Creative Charms!

I've got a fun twist to my layout. Instead of using a photo...I actually used a fun digital card that I made for my daughter to highlight the page. She's a Girl Scout!

The Creative Charms goodies helped the digital graphics

of the Girl Scout "POP" off the page.

If you like to make "girly" pages then you must check out these 

Creative Charms Products used on my layout:

• Dream Garden -Green Sequin Trimmed Butterfly
• Countryside Green& White Sunflower 
• Green & White Fancy Polka Dot Ribbon 

The Creative Charms Sunflowers are so fun & cute
 to use on a page!

They come in a variety of bright colors.

There's still time to get your May Deal of the Month and Kit of the Month. If you have time please visit my post today on the Creative Charms Blog! :) :)

P.S. - The winner of the surprise Creative Charms prize pack is...MELANIE at In Love with a Bug. Congratulations!!!! Please email me your address!

In Love with a Bug said...

Angi, you rock and yes, I love a good giveway, but this is an awesome giveaway!!! I would love to win. I love so many of Creative Charms products, but I think my favorite are the vintage brads - they add so much to every project. Melanie http://inlovewithabug.blogspot.com

Supplies Used:

Kraft Cardstock (Stampin Up!); Patterned Paper (Echo Park - Life is Good - Set the Table); Green squares (paper by Echo Park - Life is Good - journal cards) Yellow squares (paper by Stampin Up! - Simply Scrappin - Love Birds); Stickers (Stampin Up! - Simply Scrappin-Love Birds); Embellishments (Creative Charms); Ribbon (Creative Charms)

Creative Charms May Deals & A Giveaway!

I'm so excited to tell you guys about the "May Deals" at Creative Charms!

And keep reading for a Creative Charms Giveaway that I'm offering on my blog.

 May Kit - A Knitted Garden
46 Piece Kit of the Month - $14.99

(for a full picture of the kit contents click - HERE)

Each Kit Contains: 

Knitted Strawberries - 3 Pieces 

Orange Countryside Garden - 6 Pieces 

Green Knitted Butterflies - 4 Pieces 

Blue Small Knitted Flowers - 9 Pieces 

Blue Blooming Garden - 12 Pieces 

Pink Blooming Garden - 12 Pieces

  
May Deal of the Month - Sparkling Garden of Delight  
347 Piece Deal of the Month
Everything for Only $ 6.99  

(for a full picture of the kit contents click - HERE)

Each Deal Contains: 

Amber Gradient Gem Stickers - 76 Pieces 

Blue Gradient Gem Stickers - 76 Pieces 

Pink Gradient Gem Stickers - 76

Assorted Gradient Pearl Stickers - 76 Pieces
Light Purple Vintage Jewels - 12 Pieces
Light Green Vintage Jewels - 12 Pieces
Green Gradient Gem Brads - 9 Pieces
Purple Gradient Gem Brads - 9 Pieces
18" Blue Fancy Polka Dot Ribbon

GIVEAWAY TIME

  Want to win a fun Surprise gift pack of Creative Charms products?

Head over to Creative Charms then come back here to tell me what your favorite product is. Winner will be picked next Wednesday - May 11th.