Holiday Inspiration Crew Mother's Day Hop

Welcome to the Mother's Day Inspiration Blog Hop!

You should have come here from Rachel Kleinman's fabulous blog.

We're just a group of crafty friends who love being creative. This time we've made some fun projects that mommy will love.


 At the bottom of this post is a list of all the crafty ladies that are participating in this event. Be sure to visit all the blogs for great inspiration.

I made a mini tag set that can be added to a gift bag. Each of the tags have sweet sentiments that are sure to make mom smile.

I added a flower and a sterling silver crown charm to the front.

Here are the rest...

The "hello" is a cut file. It's from Pebbles in my Pocket. I used paper from Pink Paislee's "Hey Kid" collection and the "mother" sentiment is from SRM Stickers.

And this one is for all of you wonderful mom's out there!

You are all Rock Stars!!!

Your next stop on the hop is sweet Annette Allen's Blog.

And here is the complete list!

Happy Hopping! 

Donna Bowman

Rachel Kleinman

Angi Barrs

Annette Allen

Misty Buck

Ardyth Percy-Robb

Geri Greening

Libby Hickson

Jennifer Cuthbertson

Ceal Pritchett

My Sweet Foodie Book

 

I'm such a foodie!

My ultimate faves are baked goods.

I cannot resist the wonderful smell of pies, cookies, cupcakes, or anything sweet baking in the oven.

Here's a new mini album that I made using some fun SRM Stickers.

Here are some close-up shots.

 I got these mini pies from a local bakery for a family party.

I had so much fun photographing these yummies.

I hated to cut into them.

I used the Simple Stories - 24/Seven Collection. 

I also made my own handmade buttons using Epiphany Crafts tools.

 Here's the cover!

A large doily, more SRM Stickers, and American Crafts thickers are just the right touch.

 Be sure to visit the SRM Stickers store for more fun products!

SRM Products:

Say It With Stickers - Bon Appetit #39051

Express Yourself - Recipes - #42037

Live Life - What's Cookin'? #49007

Labels by the Dozen - Made By - #63004

We've Got Your Sticker - Sweet - #53003

Sticker Stitches

Other Products:

Simple Stories Paper - 24/Seven

Epiphany Crafts Round 25 Tool

Epiphany Crafts Round 25 Bubble Caps

Thickers: American Crafts

Doily - Hobby Lobby

Dies: Lifestyle Crafts

Noteworthy Fun with Pink Paislee & Epiphany Crafts

Happy Monday everyone! I've got two fun projects that I've made using some wonderful goodies from Epiphany Crafts and Pink Paislee.

I had so much fun pairing up the beautiful Pink Paislee Cottage Farms designer paper along with some homemade buttons. I made the buttons using Epiphany Craft's Round 14 Tool and Button Caps.

 Here's a close-up of the buttons that I made.

 

 

  

 

I also made a card by layering embellishments and adding more homemade buttons. The beautiful Pink Paislee burlap flower adds a bit of elegance to the design.

 

 

I had so much fun using this beautiful paper collection!

 

Supplies Used: 

Epiphany Crafts Round 14 Tool

Epiphany Crafts Round 14 Bubble Caps
Papers, flower, glitter letters, embellishments: Pink Paislee

A Page of Sweet Memories

June Preview Day #3 is here!

There's so much fun going on at The Crafts Meow! They are releasing FIVE new stamp sets. Be sure to stop by my blog from now until June 21st to see all of the new products coming out.

We're kicking off today with the stamp set called "Sweet Memories".

Fun fact: I'm so slow when I make mini albums. I only complete a couple of pages a day. I always try to do something fun with the pages. I'm working my brain way too much right? (smile)

I actually won this Amy Tangerine Day Book from Carina's blog during the American Crafts blog hop last month. I decided to decorate this page with a "dressed up" tag using the Sweet Memories stamp set.

I love adding texture to my projects. The felt heart was actually from a Valentine's Day placemat that I got from Michael's Craft Store. I carefully cut out one of the hearts and added it to the page.

Now I've gotta figure out what I want to do with the rest of the pages. This make take a while.....

Wanna win this set? 

Be sure to leave some love on the TCM Blog, by 8 p.m. PST, for your chance to win today's stamp set.

Stop back by tomorrow for another reveal and giveaway!

Clear Scraps Summer Fun Blog Hop & Giveaway!

Welcome to the Clear Scraps Blog Hop

You should have arrived here from Jennifer's wonderful blog.

If you get lost along the way, please start at the Clear Scraps blog.

We are headed to California this summer to see my oldest daughter. While we are there we will make a stop to see Mickey at Disneyland. I've made a fun album to celebrate our vacation using the Clear Scraps mouse acrylic album. 

Here are some of the inside pages!

I used paper & embellishments from my stash.

Wanna win something!

1. Be sure to leave comments on each blog in the hop today.

2. Visit the Clear Scraps blog and leave some love there too.

You'll be automatically entered to win this fabulous prize.

Clear Scraps Butterfly Album

Clear Scraps Mascils

Plus 3 new Acrylic Borders!

Today's prize is valued at over 40.00!!!

Winners will be announced on Friday, May 31st on the Clear Scraps blog. 

Your next stop is Adora's fabulous blog!

Happy Hopping!

From Recycled Card to Mini Album

Please keep reading to the end of this post.

I've got 2 special events to tell ya about!

Do you have a lot of cards just lying around?

Well, it's time to upcyle and use them on a project.

I cut up and used an old card on the cover of my new mini album. It was so fun to make using the Clear Scraps 8 x 8 tabbed chipboard album.  

I used tons of American Crafts & GCD Studios goodies too. 

Here are a couple of my fave pages.

Be sure to check out the Clear Scraps store.

They have loads of supplies for your next mini album.

Be sure to stop back by tomorrow for the Clear Scraps Blog Hop & Giveaway!

And there's something fun going on out in blog land!

 Would you like some fabulous ideas for working with some of the hottest trends in crafting today? Why not come join us for a fun online workshop?

I’m joining this group of awesome ladies in the Let’s Get Trendy Now!3 workshop where we will be showing 5 trends – neon, sequins, handmade embellishments, stitching and textured layers.

Not only will you be inspired by 32 never-been-seen projects, you will also get a chance to win some prizes if you play along with our challenges.

Just add your name to the linky tool and join us from June 3rd - 7th on the Let’s Get Trendy Now!3 website.

Mommy Day Mania & Exciting News

Happy Mother's Day Ya'll

I've got news to share today too. Keep reading to the end to see.

First, it's a SPECIAL Mommy Day for my sweet sister! After years of miscarriages she is finally getting to enjoy her first Mother's Day with sweet little Tristan. God truly delivered a miracle to Nicole, John, and the rest of my family.

And I must say that I was inspired to make this mini because of the talented Monika Wright. Have you ever seen her mini albums? She is my "Mini Album Idol". Be sure to check out her creations.

 Page highlights are below. Hope you like my mini album. They are soooo fun to make. I got the album, paper, and chipboard from the Paper Issues shop. I used goodies from Maggie Holmes, Echo Park, GCD Studios, K & Company, and My Mind's Eye. The cute fuzzy owl is from Target.

And now for the news. I have been invited to design for The Craft's Meow. How cool is that? Check out the announcement - HERE!

I will be showing off The Craft's Meow stamps during the May Release Day event. Be sure to visit my blog on May 17th - 21st to see all of the FABULOUS goodies.

Mini Album Supplies:
Maggie Holmes Crate Paper Clipboard Mini Album
Echo Park Scoot 6 x 6 Paper Pad
My Mind's Eye Boy Crazy Chipboard Stickers
K & Company Chipboard Stickers
GCD Studios Pure Bliss Label Stickers
Owl - Target

Something For Mom & The Graduate

We have been in the midst of standardized testing all week, and I forgot to share two very special projects with you.

First up is a goodie for the graduate. The photo above is a money gift card holder. I used the Paper Made Bakery kit for this one.  

Be sure to hop on over to The Paper Made Bakery to see the full reveal.

Just click - HERE!

This month's Fresh Baked Kit is called - "Vintage Daydream"

Next up is something sweet for mom!

I used the I used Clear Scraps Auntie Brag Bag acrylic album to make it. 

Be sure to hop on over to the Clear Scraps blog to see the rest of this project. 

Just click - HERE!

I used yummy paper from the Heidi Grace's Cartwheel collection.

Hope you all have a Happy Weekend!

 

It's Rachel's Time to Create!

My daughter Rachel is the special guest today!

 

She has a fun project that she made all by herself using goodies from Clear Scraps!

 

{please excuse the red marks. I forgot to photograph this before her teacher graded it. - oops!}

 

Rachel is not into scrappin' like I am - (sad face).

 

She'd rather listen to One Direction ...

 

 

Go to a movie ...

 

 

or shop.

 

 

 

But a girl must do her homework....so...here's her creation.

 

Rachel's spanish teacher assigned the class a project where they all had to make a book and write an orginal story.

 

The story is all in espanol and is about a Little Owl's first day of school. She used Clear Scraps 6 x 6 chipboard album and Nikki Silvil's School is Cool collection.

 

Rachel was so excited to get an "A" on this project! Several students even commented on how cute her book is. It's always good to have a mom with scrapbook supplies in the house right? (smile)

 

If your kiddo ever needs supplies for their school projects, be sure to check out the Clear Scraps store for loads of fun products.

7 Days of Easter & Clear Scraps Mini Album

 

The 7 Days of Easter Projects continues today!

 

It's Day #5

 

Before we get started, I wanted to share my newest Clear Scraps project with you. And I forgot to tell ya? I am back on their design team. I just love their products and my fantastic teamies.

 

This mini acrylic card album is sooo much fun to decorate. I got it in the Clear Scraps Store. You've gotta check out all of the fun products. I also used loads of Heidi Swapp and American Crafts goodies on this one.

So far I've only filled the pages with a few embellies. I will add photos this summer after our California vacation.

And now we return to the 7 days of Easter projects!

 

I made an easter box using the Lifestyle Crafts popcorn box die. {And remember you can always get 20% off of LC dies using promo code "Cokie"). The embellies are from Pretty Little Studio. They have the cutest Easter goodies.

Here is the list of Easter Hop participants:

{click each name to be automatically directed to their blogs}

Angi Barrs

Barb Murphy

Ceal Pritchett

Donna Bowman

Lalo Ik

Libby Hickson

Rachel Kleinman

See ya back here tomorrow for Day #6