My Sweet School Buddy

 

It's sneak peek day!

 

As you can see, I'm still having fun with my new stamping obsession. I made this one for my sweet school buddy that assists me in my classroom each day.

 

You've gotta check out the kit this month. It's full of sentiment stamps and colorful paper that will make your crafty heart sing.

 

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

 

Just click - HERE!

 

 And be sure to check out this month's kit called - "On The Go"

 

P.S. - I will have all of the GIVEAWAY WINNERS posted on Saturday morning. Be sure to stop back by then.

It's Time to Get Tag Creative

 

Before we begin today I just wanted to let everyone know that there are two exciting blog hops and giveaways still going on. To find out more about them, please see the two posts right under this one.

 

Now let's get this party started!

 

And by the way, I'm linking this one up to Moxie Fab World's 350 Cards & Gifts Week: The Gift Tag Challenge .

 

Many of you know that I love making gift tags. I like to think outside the box whenever I create one.

 

There is no need to just make traditional tags anymore.

 

Have fun and get creative with it.

 

This type of gift tag can be added to a box, bag, or even a yummy treat.

 

Oh and all of the goodies used to make it are from GCD Studios Special Delivery collection.

 

I used a couple of Lifestyle Crafts dies too.

 

 

I hope you all enjoyed the "Tag Party" today!

 

Paper Made Bakery May Hop - A Slice of Happy

It's time for the Paper Made Bakery May Release Day & Blog Hop!

 

You should have arrived here from the wonderful Amy T's Blog. 

If you get lost along the way, be sure to start at the Paper Made Bakery Blog.

It's all about birthdays this go round. I'm trying to stock up on my stash of cards to have on hand for family and friends. A card and a cupcake is the perfect way to celebrate!

And I must show you a close-up of the Happy Birthday sentiment. I love the lettering of the stamp! It's from Fresh Squeezed Stamps and is also included in your May Kit. How cool is that?

The May Fresh Baked Kit is called - "On The Go". I love the American Crafts goodies that are included this month. You can order your kit HERE!

Don't leave just yet because there is a fabulous prize up for grabs! You can win a "Mini Fresh Baked Kit" . Multiple entries are allowed and accepted up until 11:59 p.m. Sunday night. Just enter on the rafflecopter below. 


a Rafflecopter giveaway

Your next stop is the fabulous Glenda's blog.

Happy Hopping!

Heidi Sonboul Signature Series Blog Hop

**(Winner will be posted this Saturday - please check back then.)**

Welcome to an exciting day in blog land.

We've got a fabulous blog hop for ya today! We are celebrating with Heidi Sonboul and the premier of her brand new book.

Keep reading to see my two fun projects, view the hop list, and see what goodies I am giving away today! Let's get this party started!!!

First up is my creation that I call...

"Sweet Cheeks Pockets"

You can fill these with goodies for annniversaries, birthdays, or just about any fun occasion.

{Check out those muscles. Isn't he a cutie?}

Next up is a fun card for all of you GEEKS & NERDS out there.

This one is CAS and the font is super fun. I used die cuts to add different shapes to the design. I used goodies from Heidi's collection called "Special Delivery". 

Wanna Win Some Goodies?
1. Be a follower of my blog
2. Leave a sweet comment below
3. Cross your finger and your toes :)

{I'll draw a winner on Saturday, May 11th}

Here's the hop Line Up

GCD Studios

Alicia Thelin

Amanda Coleman

Angi Barrs

Audrey Yeager Christina Collins Christine Meyer Grace Tolman Heidi Van Laar  Jennifer Chapin Julie Tucker-Wolek Katrina Hunt Kelly Holbrook Lalo IK Megan Klauer Nina Yang Pam Callaghan Rae Barthel Rochelle Spears Sara Zenger Suzanna Lee Teri Anderson Wida Miller   Now Head over to Heidi Sonboul's new site for a chance to win the newest tool from Fiskars and her two newest collections, Special Delivery and SunKissed.   

Mother's Day Inspiration Crew Blog Hop

Welcome to the Mother's Day Inspiration Blog Hop!

You should have come here from the wonderful Barb Murphy's blog.

If you got lost along the way, please begin at Donna Bowman's blog.

You may have seen our other hop events in the past including 12 Days of Christmas, Valentine's and Easter. We've decided to give ourselves a name, so we are now officially "The Inspiration Crew".

We've got another fun hop for you today. Some of the ladies are offering fun crafty prizes too. Be sure to see the list below. To be eligible to win, just leave comments on the participating blogs by midnight EST Monday, May 6th.

I think mothers are heaven sent. My mom is a doll for sure. She has been there for me through thick and thin. That's why I love her so much!

I made this gift set for the GCD design team, and also wanted to share it here today since it's for my Mama!  :)

Gift sets are easy to make. I dressed up my card and box with pretty paper from the GCD Studios Pure Bliss Collection.

I used the Lifestyle Crafts Bag Die to make the box. The Pure Bliss collection has the cutest paper clips too.

Here's the prize that I'm offering:
It's an "Embellishment Prize Pack" that includes goodies from GCD Studios, Hobby Lobby, Pretty Little Studio and Creative Charms.

Other Prizes Offered in the hop include:

1. Dear Lizzy Neapolitan 6x6 paper pad

2. A 12x12 Basic Grey Lucille Collection Pack

3. A Colorful Bunch Sampler Pack of Baker's Twine from

Twinery ($20 value)

**(Winner will be posted this Saturday - please check back then.)**

Your next stop is Julie Ranae's fabulous blog.

Happy Hopping!

Hop List

Donna Bowman

Rachel Kleinman

Ceal Pritchett

Lalo Ik

Libby Hickson

Barb Murphy

Angi Barrs

Julie Ranae Murray

Jen Cuthbertson

Rachel Izakowicz

Project Supplies:
Paper: GCD Pure Bliss Collection - (Pink Honeycomb #2023, Happy Hoops #2018)
GCD Cardstock Label Stickers #2033,
GCD Pure Bliss Paperclips #2035
Lifestyle Crafts Bag Die {use code "COKIE" for 20% off your order}

I'm Turning Into a Geeky Stamper

I must admit...I'm really starting to get {ADDICTED} to stamping.

I still can't believe it myself! It's sooo fun!

What really got me inking up more are the wonderful kits at The Paper Made Bakery. I used the April Kit called - "Vintage Daydream" for this one. The stamp is from Fresh Squeezed Stamps and is included in the March kit.

I'm up on the blog over there today so be sure to check me out - HERE! 

Another confession.....I'm really, really, really proud of myself. You just don't know how much improvement I've made. (I've been practicing my stamping like crazy). That's why I had to show off this card today. (insert sheepish grin)

Here's my next accomplishment - {heat embossing}

Yes, I know....I know... I'm so behind on this stamping thing. I'm slowly but surely learning from you stamping fanatics.

Please let me know if you have any stamping tips for me. I really want to know where I can find some sort of clear stamp block with guide lines on it. This will help me stamp straight on the paper. Please help a sistah out with some recommendations! (Don't be afraid to be an enabler).

Challenges:

Simon Says Stamp - "Happy Mail"



Celebrating Mom with Epiphany Crafts

Hello crafty friends!

 

I've got a lovely Mother's Day gift idea today!

Mothers are very special people. Why not make your mom a homemade card and mini gift box to brighten her day?

First up is a card. I used Epiphany Crafts Square 25 Button Studio Tool and Square 25 Clear Button Caps. I used lovely paper from American Crafts to make the buttons too.

I also made a mini box to go along with the card. I used the Lifestyle Crafts Treat Box Die to make it.

I've added more Ephiphany Crafts square buttons to the box as well. I will be sure to add some sweet chocolate to the inside of the box just for Mom!

What do you have planned for Mother's Day?

Epiphany Crafts Supplies Used: Epiphany Crafts Square 25 Tool Epiphany Crafts Square 25 Bubble Caps

Other Supplies:
Paper: American Crafts Dear Lizzy - 5th & Frolic & Lucky Charm

Die-Cuts: Lifestyle Crafts Treat Box Die (use the code COKIE to save 20% off your order)