Halloween Inspiration Event and Giveaway - Day 1

Welcome to Day #1 of the "7 Days of Halloween Inspiration Event" brought to you by "The Inspiration Crew". 

We’re just a group of online blog friends who love being creative! This time we're doing a 7-day event to provide you with tons of Halloween inspiration.

We're making crafty projects using products we like and some of us are even offering prizes. Be sure to check out each individual blog for prize information and when winners will be announced. 

At the bottom of this post is a list of all the crafty ladies participating in this event. I am also offering a prize. Keep reading to see how you can enter!

I made a fun Halloween Boo Bag! They are great for little trick-or-treaters. You can place candy, Halloween stickers, cookies, or any other little treat inside the bag.


The kraft bag and stickers are from SRM Stickers . Be sure to check out the list of specific supplies below!

I'm also linking up to the SRM Challenge - Halloween Theme!

And here are the prize details! I am giving away a $15 gift card to Michael's Craft Store.

Giveaway guidelines:
1. Be a follower of my blog.
2. Leave a comment. (The more days you comment, the more chances you have to win!)
3. Follow me on Instagram (here) for an extra entry.
4. Share the giveaway for another extra entry.

You have until Sunday, October 19th to enter!

Be sure to click below to see all of the great Halloween inspiration!

Donna Bowman

Rachel Kleinman

Jen Cuthbertson

Ceal Pritchett

Products used:

SRM Stickers - Kraft Bag; We've Got Your Stickers - Treats; We've Got Your Number - Extra Large White; Sticker Months Small; We've Got Your Border Halloween
Pretty Little Studio - Number Tags

7 Days of Easter & The Paper Made Bakery

The 7 Days of Easter Projects continues today!

It's Day #6

 

Before we get started, I wanted to share my project at The Paper Made Bakery!

 

I call these "Flirty Dude Tags". I used a CAS design with this one and am playing along with the fun CAS-ual Fridays challenge.

 

 

 

I'd love for ya to hop on over to PMB & check it out!

Just click - HERE

And be sure to check out this month's kit - "Signs and Symbols"!

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

 

I dressed up a cupcake for Easter. This is the perfect little treat for the kiddos in your life!

 

The bunny embellie is 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 the last day of Easter fun!

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

Come Back Summer...Come Back!!!

 

For some reason it was hard for me to go back to school this year. I really, really, really did not want summer to end. I wish it would come back. It went by waaaaaaay too fast....sigh....{insert sad face}.

 

At least I can live out the fond memories of summer with the new dies from Lifestyle Crafts!

 

Here they are ... Introducing the "Pool Party" Dies!

 

 

 

 

This brand new collection is a limited edition release and only available while supplies last, so get yours before they're gone!

 

I really love the bright & colorful shapes. They will look great on all of your summertime projects.

 

Let me show you these adorable dies in action...

 

Here's a tag that I made using the yummy Frozen Treat die.

 

 

Don'tch just love these new goodies? Be sure to get yours in the Lifestyle Crafts store! Their dies work in all leading die cutters. And as always - {Save 20%} using code - COKIE

 

I really heart this collection!



Play Date Cafe - Playful Paper Pockets

It's back to school time and I've got some fun projects for ya today that I made for my students and fellow teachers.

I have named this one  - "Playful Paper Pockets"

And be sure to play along with us at The Play Date Cafe. We've got a beautiful color story for you today. The colors are - Black, White, and a splash of Lime Green.

 We got to play with some wonderful SRM Stickers this week too!

I made this pocket to give to one of my students this school year. I love to make gifts for them when they show respect, good manners, help out a fellow classmate, or work extra hard on a project. I used SRM's - Year of Memories - 2013 Sticker. I added a small wooden pencil on the inside. I will also add a granola bar or some other treat as well.

And this one is for a fellow teacher. I love to give my co-workers something crafty for their birthday. I will add a gift card to this pocket. I used SRM's - Stickers by the Dozen - Birthday.

Be sure to play along and link up on the PDCC blog. And remember, your project can be anything crafty just as long as it follows this week's color story!



My SRM Sticker Stash!

I'm having some fun with my SRM Stickers today!

For the card above, I added some texture by using corrugated cardboard. And I just love SRM's "We've Got Your Border - Birthday" stickers. I used this set for both of my cards today. And check out those hexagons. I'm loving that fun shape lately!

And here's my second SRM card!

This one reminds me of the happy bike rides that I love to take in the spring. It's waaay too hot in Texas right now for me to enjoy riding. It's 100 degrees or above everyday around here lately. Please send a cool breeze my way!!!

That's it for me today! Gotta finish unpacking. Here's a photo of the beautiful lake view from my new place. You'll find me out here on my patio everyday sipping on some Texas sweet tea. :)

See ya tomorrow for the Samantha Walker Designs Blog Hop!

Doggy Card Supplies:

Paper - Echo Park: So Happy Together

Doggy Chipboard - Echo Park: Hello Summer

Stickers - SRM: We've Got Your Border - Birthday

Flower - Creative Charms

Corrugated Cardboard

Bicycle Card Supplies:

Paper: Pretty Little Studio

Scallop Circle: Made with My Little Shoebox paper

Bicycle Sticker - My Little Shoebox

Stickers - SRM: We've Got Your Border - Birthday

Play Date Cafe - Dude Paper Bucket

Happy Thursday everyone! Today begins the term for the new Play Date Cafe Design Team. I'm so excited to share my fun new project for the challenge.

Here's the Fabulous Color Story:

I simply named this project - "Dude Bucket"

School will be starting soon and I always make something crafty to give to "Superstar Students" in my class who show respect, try their best, are helpful to others, and stay prepared with their school work.

I made several of these to give to the boys in my class. I'll fill these with yummy mini candy bars. (Yes...even the teenage boys in my class love to get crafty stuff too!!!)

Our sponsor this week is Stop and Scrap. Be sure to pop on over to the PDCC blog for more details.

And...Stop and Scrap is offering every player and visitor 10% off.

Just use coupon code PDCC10

I hope you will all play along with us this week.

Supplies:

Popcorn Bucket - Lifestyle Craft Die (Save 20% using promo code "Cokie")

Stamp - Skipping Stones Designs:

Ink - Stampin" Up

Star - Pretty Little Studio

Baker's Twine - The Twinery: Marachino

Alpha Stickers -

Mini Clothespin - Canvas Corp.

Hexagons - CAS Style

I've been wanting to do something fun with Hexagons for a while now!

Here's a CAS style card that I just made using this fun shape. I'm linking this up to the Moxie Fab World's Hooked on Hexagons Challenge and the City Crafter Challenge.

I cut these hexagons out and arranged them to be part of the focal point of the card. I then punched a butterfly and added a simple sentiment.

I wonder what shape will be all the rage next?

Hmmm...maybe triangles or octagons?

{what do you think?}

 P.S. - Big Announcement on Monday! :)

Card Supplies:

Patterned Paper: MME - Follow Your Heart

Butterfly Punch - Stampin' Up

Relax Card - Pretty Little Studio

Supah Dupah Good Eats!

I'm having some fun on a Monday morning with some new tags that I made. I think I'll add these to some gift bags of baked goodies.

I'm playing along in the Inspired By Challenge. I've been wanting to join in on the fun over there for a while. I just love the inspiration photo. It reminds me of good home cookin'!

Have a Happy Monday!

Supplies: Tags (Pretty Little Studio); Patterned Paper (Pink Paislee: Daily Junque); Yellow Die-Cut & Homemade Stamp (Stampin' Up); Alpha Stickers (My Little Studio - Happy Go Lucky); Baker's Twine (The Twinery - Marachino); Pink Ribbon (May Arts)

Father is all Dressed Up!

Happy Friday everyone!

I've got a fun card for Dad today! This one uses the fabulous Pretty Little Studio Monsieur collection. I just love the distinguished little guys that are included in this collection.

I'm linking this one up to the Papertake Weekly challenge. They've got some fun going on over there so be sure to check them out.

The school year ended and I have not gotten out and about to enjoy the Texas sunshine yet! We are finally headed out for a little road trip. I'll be back on Wednesday for some brand new projects.

Have a Happy Weekend!

My Happy Number!

This post is brought to you by...

The Number 5

I was born on the 5th of December and I am constantly making lists with only 5 things on it. I don't know why I have this obsession...but I do...LOL

Do you have a fun or unique obsession?

If so, I'd love to hear about it.

I made this fun little tag to hang in my craft room. I used some adorable Pretty Little Studio products too! When you have time you just have to check out their shop.

Here's what I used:

Fab twine from The Twinery

Mr. Anderson Grid Shipping Tag

Mr. Woodgrain Numbers Die Cuts

Birthday Party Flashcards

Homespun Lemon Sliced Garland Flags

Celebrating - Gingham Style!

Several of my friends are having birthdays this month, so I've made a bunch of new cards to celebrate the occasion.

I love gingham and added some of it to the center of my card and to the little flag. Since I love playing in the Moxie Fab World - I'm also linking this up to their Gingham Challenge.

I kept the design CAS and simple and used die-cuts from Pretty Little Studios. I also cut my own die-cut circle full of polka dots with my circle die and Epic 6. I'm also linking this up to the fun Casual Fridays - "Punchy" Challenge.

Have a Happy Monday!

Pretty Little Springtime & Giveaways!

I'm back today with a fun Pretty Little Studio project for Spring. And keep reading to see how you can win a Big Giveaway worth $95....WOW!!!

My favorite Aunt - (Aunt Lil) - has a birthday this month. I made her this card using goodies from the PLS April Showers Collection.  I love the sweet children die-cut images. They are so perfect for card making.
 

And did you know that PLS is having a BIG GIVEAWAY?

Head on over to the PLS Blog {HERE} and leave a comment to win the entire Monsieur Collection - (valued at $95).

Also, here's a coupon for ya too.

PLS Materials used:
Paper - Water Ripples - April Showers Collection
Little People in the Spring Diecuts
Birthday Party Word Flashcards

So Many Fun Ways...

Happy Easter Weekend!

There are so many fun ways that I can use my new project!

It's for the Pretty Little Studio Inspiration Challenge!

I made a bunch of tags using the PLS Peter Rabbit Vintage Tags. I can use these for gift tags, Easter basket tags, treat boxes, cupcake toppers ...... the possibilities are endless.

They are so easy to make too. If you've got an oval circle punch, some pretty paper, and some goodies from the PLS store then you are good to go. It took me only 10 minutes to make these adorable Easter tags.

Be sure to join in on all of the fun at the PLS blog.

http://prettylittlestudio.com/blog/

To get your Easter goodies, be sure to hop on over to the PLS store.

http://www.shop.prettylittlestudio.com