Shin Han Marker Blog Hop

Welcome to our Shin Han Marker Blog Hop!  We will be featuring one of our favorite new CLose To My Heart products - Shin Han Markers!  If you have come here from Brenda's blog at http://centralnyscrapper.blogspot.com, you are on the right path! The blog hop is a great big circle, so you can start here and work your way all around.  If you get lost along the way, you’ll find the complete list of participating consultants on Melinda’s Blog:  http://ifyoublingit.blogspot.com/p/stamp-of-month-blog-hop-list.html.

I used just 2 markers to create this cute little cupcake card.  The cupcake wrapper is colored with Leaf Green (Z2454) and the frosting is Barely Beige (Z2445).  The beauty of these markers is that each time a layer of ink is added, the color gets darker, allowing different shades from just one marker as demonstrated in the wrapper.

The cupcake is cut from the Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge and stamped a coordinating stamp set that comes with the cartridge.  The stamping was done with versamark ink and then embossed with clear embossing.  The Happy Birthday sentiment is stamped with White Daisy ink and pink polka dot Washi Tape is added for a final touch.  These are all Close To My Heart products except for the pink button cherry which came from my sewing box.

These versatile markers are available at www.aprilnourse.ctmh.com.

Now "Hop" on over to Jaime's Blog at http://jaimellewellyn.blogspot.com to see her work! Be sure to visit all the Consultants at their Blogs to get some great crafting ideas and other fun ideas! 

October Stamp of the Month Blog Hop

Welcome to the October Stamp of the Month Blog Hop! We are featuring the Home For the Holidays stamp set. If you are here from Paige's blog then you are in the right place. The blog hop is a great big circle, so you can start here and work your way all around. If you get lost along the way, you’ll find the complete list of participating consultants on Melinda’s blog.

This is a really fun Christmas stamp set, but I wanted to show the versatility of the stamp set. To make this card I used Skylark Picture My Life cards along with Juniper and Sweet Leaf inks, green and blue epoxy bubbles and wood grain Washi tape (see below for the complete supply list).



My favorite surprise of this card is the top border. It's made using the candy cane stamp!



Oh, and did I mention that this stamp set coordinates with the Art Philosophy Cricut cartridge? You can see which stamps coordinate by the red outline around the image.




Thank you for stopping by my little corner of the world! Your next stop is Dawn's blog.

Like always, this stamp set is only $5 with a qualifying order at www.aprilnourse.ctmh.com and it's only available through October 31st.




Supplies used:

Lagoon Ink

Sweet Leaf Ink

Liquid Glass

Picture My Life Skylark

Green & Blue Epoxy Bubbles

Green colored pencil

New Product Blog Hop

I'm so glad that you joined us for the New Product blog hop!  If you're coming from Dawn's blog at http://iamahappystamper.blogspot.com/2014/08/ctmh-new-product-blog-hop-for-fall-2014.html?m=1 then you're in the right place.  The blog hop is a great big circle, so you can start here and work your way all around.  This is simple to do - just click on the link at the end of the post on each blog to move to the next one. If you get lost along the way, you’ll find the complete list of participating consultants on Melinda’s Blog: http://ifyoublingit.blogspot.com/2014/07/the-close-to-my-heart-august-what-hoot.html

I created this fabulous family board using the new Red Magnetic Chalkboard (Z2006) and For Always Picture My Life cards (Z2022).  I laminated the cards so we could write, erase and rewrite on them and put a magnet on the back of each card so we can easily  rearrange them if needed.  For an added flourish, I added some flowers cut from the Artiste Cricut Cartridge and put magnets on those also.

Thanks for stopping by!  Your next stop is Gina's blog at http://gmbscrapper.blogspot.com/2014/08/2014-annual-inspirations-new-product.html?m=1

Thank you for joining us on My Cricut Craft Room's BLING Blog Hop!

Today I made a card to share with you using Close To My Heart papers, embellishments and stamps.  Here is a list of supplies:

Gold Polka Dot Washi Tape (LOVE IT!)

Teal Shimmer Trim

Triangle Studs

Cloud Nine paper & stamp kit (retired)

Cricut Artiste cartridge

Adhesive & Non-Stick Scissors

Card Base

Below, I've also included a few of my favorite charms made with the Close To My Heart Base & Bling product line. These are so simple to make.  Just choose a shape, put your favorite image inside, and glue the pieces together with Liquid Glass.  

Thanks for stopping by! Your next stop is Gina at http://californiascrappin-gcinderella21.blogspot.com/.  Thank you for hopping along today!

THE ENTIRE LINE UP

1. Start- http://mycricutcraftroom.blogspot.com

2. April - http://curlsandgrins.blogspot.com

3. Gina - http://californiascrappin-gcinderella21.blogspot.com/

4. Erica- http://EricasProjects.blogspot.com

5. Pam  - www.psiloveyouscrapbooking.com

6. Craft Lovers- http://CraftLoversComeHere.blogspot.com

Wedding Blog Hop

Thank you for joining us on My Cricut Craft Room's Blog Hop!  If you came from Connie Walsh at http://papercraftingfromanotherviewpoint.blogspot.com/2014/06/love-is-in-air.html then you're in the right place.  If you missed the beginning, head over here to see everything!

Today I made a card to share with you.

This card was made using retired Close To My Heart papers and embellishments.  The dress was cut using the Cricut Artiste cartridge.  The bodice of the dress was stamped 2nd generation to give a lacey effect, a belt was made using silver shimmer trim and the skirt was covered in lace flowers.  

Congratulations to the bride and groom!

Thank you so much for stopping by!  Your next stop is Alicia's blog at http://goldengoddessdesigns.blogspot.com/  

1. Start- http://mycricutcraftroom.blogspot.com 
2. Trish - http://Ifieverdoit.blogspot.com 
3. Connie - http://papercraftingfromanotherviewpoint.blogspot.com/2014/06/love-is-in-air.html  
4. April - http://curlsandgrins.blogspot.com 
5. Alicia- http://goldengoddessdesigns.blogspot.com/ 
6. Erica- http://EricasProjects.blogspot.com 
7. Pam- http://psiloveyouscrapbooking.com 
8. Craft Lovers- http://CraftLoversComeHere.com

Flowers and Ladybugs Blog Hop Day 2

Hello and welcome to the Flowers and Ladybugs Blog Hop! If you are here from leslie-rahye at http://leslierahye.blogspot.com, then you are in the right place. If not, please go back to the beginning at http://beyondscrapin.blogspot.com so you can see all of the great projects!

This weekend I am sharing two layouts from a baby book created using the Lucy papers, stamps and embellishments from Close To My Heart. The flowers are cut using the Art Philosophy Cricut cartridge and the lettering is from the Artiste Cricut cartridge, both available only from Close To My Heart.

This layout has two pull-out journaling cards, one for mom and one for dad to record their thoughts for baby.  There is also a place for a photo of the proud parents.

Thanks for stopping by!  I've enjoyed sharing these layouts with you.  Later in the week I will post the rest of the photos.  Your next stop is www.craftycardgallery.blogpsot.com.

Nicolette- http://beyondscrapin.blogspot.com
Cheryl - http://cardsbycg.blogspot.com
Ashley - http://theglamoroussideofscrapping.blogspot.com
leslie-rahye~ http://leslierahye.blogspot.com
April - http://www.curlsandgrins.blogspot.com - you are here
Jennifer- www.craftycardgallery.blogpsot.com

Flowers and Ladybugs Blog Hop Day 1

Hello and welcome to the Flowers and Ladybugs Blog Hop!  If you are here from leslie-rahye at http://leslierahye.blogspot.com, then you are in the right place. If not, please go back to the beginning at http://beyondscrapin.blogspot.com so you can see all of the great projects!

This weekend I am sharing two layouts from a baby book created using the Lucy papers, stamps and embellishments from Close To My Heart. The flowers are cut using the Art Philosophy Cricut cartridge and the lettering is from the Artiste Cricut cartridge, both available only from Close To My Heart.

This layout is a place to record the baby's special first events and her prints.  Across the bottom are spaces for photos or journaling.

Thanks for stopping by!  Make sure you come back tomorrow to see another fun layout!  Your next stop is www.craftycardgallery.blogpsot.com.


Nicolette- http://beyondscrapin.blogspot.com
Cheryl - http://cardsbycg.blogspot.com
Ashley - http://theglamoroussideofscrapping.blogspot.com
leslie-rahye~ http://leslierahye.blogspot.com
April - http://www.curlsandgrins.blogspot.com - you are here
Jennifer- www.craftycardgallery.blogpsot.com

Chinese New Year Blog Hop Day 1

Ni hao and welcome to the Chinese New Year Blog Hop! This hop is in honor of Guan, the little boy our family is adopting from Taiwan. If you'd like to read more about his incredible story, you can go to www.mamacurls.blogspot.com. To celebrate Guan's culture, we want to share some Chinese-inspired projects with you! 

I am so excited for you to see everyone's amazingly creative projects!

For my project, I created a goody box inspired by Chinese take out boxes.

I created the box by using the Art Philosophy Cricut cartridge, available exclusively from Close to my Heart.  It is inked with Sweet Leaf and Crystal Blue inks, a flourish is stamped on the cardstock, then the box is assembled with decorative brads and embroidery floss.  The final touch is a butterfly gracing the outside of the box.  All supplies and materials are available from Close to my Heart. The sales from my page go towards our adoption expenses.

PSA Essentials and I have put together some great blog candy for our grand prize winner. To be eligible, you must simply comment on each blog on each day's post. We'd love for you to become a follower of each of our blogs too.  I'd also love to meet you on Facebook at Curls & Grins Creations!

Thanks for stopping by! Your next stop is Lynne at slasewcraftiness.blogspot.com

Make sure to come back tomorrow for more great projects!
April - http://curlsandgrins.blogspot.com
Lynne K. - http://slasewcraftiness.blogspot.com/
Ashley - http://theglamoroussideofscrapping.blogspot.com/
Amy - http://www.lovetocrop.com/
Jearise - http://lorbysworld.blogspot.com/
Shannon - http://www.purplelionpaper.com/blog
Inga - http://mommahobbit.blogspot.com/
Maria - http://www.mdcraftcorner.blogspot.com/
Janet- http://www.createatdreamscrapbooks.blogspot.com/
Dena - http://missdjones.blogspot.com/
Jennifer - http://jenrubio.blogspot.com/
Theresa- http://www.thescrapbookingqueen.com/
Ellen - http://cardmonkey-business.blogspot.com/
PSA Essentials - www.psastampcamp.blogspot.com/

Christmas in July Blog Hop Day 2

 Thank you for joining me to help me celebrate our Christ's birthday. As you are hopping through, I am at Disneyland planning for my upcoming Christmas projects using the newest Close to my Heart products!

To be eligible for the "Grand Prize" you MUST visit each blog and leave a comment for each day of the blog hop and also become a follower at "Scrapping With Lisa" and her facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Scrapping-with-Lisa/130882060268842.
Have fun and enjoy all the wonderful projects created by some wonderful talented friends.

If you have started on this blog you’re on the right track. If not, and just found this hop, you can go back to the beginning HERE and hop along with us.

This hop runs from July 15-17th, so you have plenty of time to make it all the way through the hop. Check out each blog and see what each blog has to offer for BLOG CANDY! Please come back tomorrow to see what new projects we have created. After all it's Christmas in July and who doesn't like Christmas.

Christmas In July Blog Line Up
Lisa- http://handmadewithlove-lisa.blogspot.com/
Shawnee- http://quiverofangels.blogspot.com/
Rachelle- http://creationsbyrachelle.blogspot.com/
Shannon- http://www.purplelionpaper.com/blog
Emily- http://www.createserendipity.net/
Deborah- http://www.scrappingmamma.net/
Tricia- http://lshdesigns.blogspot.com/
Janet- http://www.createatdreamscrapbooks.blogspot.com/
Theresa- http://www.thescrapbookingqueen.com
Mickie- http://www.littlescrapcorner.blogspot.com
Jennifer- http://www.craftycardgallery.blogspot.com
Elsa- http://justafewdesigns.blogspot.com/
Carla- http://racincrafts.blogspot.com/
Bobbi- http://rockgirlcustomdesigns.blogspot.com/
Ashley- http://www.theglamoroussideofscrapping.blogspot.com/
April- http://www.curlsandgrins.blogspot.com/ YOU ARE HERE!
Georgiana- http://www.carsonscricutcreations.blogspot.com/ NEXT STOP!

And now for my project:

I created this Santa Claus card using Mistletoe papers, stamps and embellishments from Close to my Heart.  The edges of the card are brushed with New England Ivy ink and the cardstock is sanded.  The sentiment is from the Mistletoe Level 2 My Stickease Assortment.  Santa was stamped with Black ink and colored in with colored pencils.  His beard and white trim were textured with Fun Flock (one of my favorite toys).  I also added Cranberry grossgrain ribbon. 

As for blog candy, I will be drawing a winner on July 31st from all comments throughout the month. To enter, simply leave a comment on this post (or any other throughout July). You can also earn extra entries by (1) becoming a follower of this blog (2) liking Curls & Grins Creations on Facebook (3) placing a link back to this blog on your blog or Facebook page. Leave one comment for each of these extra entries (including the web address where your link is placed if applicable). Come back here August 1st to see if you are the lucky winner! Prize must be claimed by August 5th.

Thanks for visiting! Now, on to Georgiana at  http://www.carsonscricutcreations.blogspot.com/! Have a blessed day!

Christmas in July Blog Hop Day 1

01 Thank you for joining me to help me celebrate our Christ's birthday. As you are hopping through, I am at Disneyland planning for my upcoming Christmas projects using the newest Close to my Heart products!

To be eligible for the "Grand Prize" you MUST visit each blog and leave a comment for each day of the blog hop and also become a follower at "Scrapping With Lisa" and her facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Scrapping-with-Lisa/130882060268842.
Have fun and enjoy all the wonderful projects created by some wonderful talented friends.

If you have started on this blog you’re on the right track. If not, and just found this hop, you can go back to the beginning HERE and hop along with us.

This hop runs from July 15-17th, so you have plenty of time to make it all the way through the hop. Check out each blog and see what each blog has to offer for BLOG CANDY! Please come back tomorrow to see what new projects we have created. After all it's Christmas in July and who doesn't like Christmas.

Christmas In July Blog Line Up
Lisa- http://handmadewithlove-lisa.blogspot.com/
Shawnee- http://quiverofangels.blogspot.com/ 
Rachelle- http://creationsbyrachelle.blogspot.com/
Shannon- http://www.purplelionpaper.com/blog
Emily- http://www.createserendipity.net/
Deborah- http://www.scrappingmamma.net/
Tricia- http://lshdesigns.blogspot.com/
Janet- http://www.createatdreamscrapbooks.blogspot.com/
Theresa- http://www.thescrapbookingqueen.com
Mickie- http://www.littlescrapcorner.blogspot.com
Jennifer- http://www.craftycardgallery.blogspot.com
Elsa- http://justafewdesigns.blogspot.com/
Carla- http://racincrafts.blogspot.com/
Bobbi- http://rockgirlcustomdesigns.blogspot.com/
Ashley- http://www.theglamoroussideofscrapping.blogspot.com/
April- http://www.curlsandgrins.blogspot.com/ YOU ARE HERE!
Georgiana- http://www.carsonscricutcreations.blogspot.com/ NEXT STOP!

And now for my project:

I created this 3x6" Christmas Card using the Mistletoe papers and Captured Moments stamp set from Close to my Heart. The card design is Name Plate from the Wishes Book by Jeanette Lynton. The edges of the papers are brushed with New England Ivy ink. The images are stamped with Chocolate and New Ingland Ivy inks. The card is embellished with Chocolate Grossgrain ribbon and Opaque Adhesive Pearls.

I love blog candy as much as you do! I will be drawing a winner on July 31st from all comments throughout the month. To enter, simply leave a comment on this post (or any other throughout July). You can also earn extra entries by (1) becoming a follower of this blog (2) liking Curls & Grins Creations on Facebook and (3) placing a link back to this blog on your blog or Facebook page. Leave one comment for each of these extra entries (including the web address where your link is placed if applicable). Come back here August 1st to see if you are the lucky winner! Prize must be claimed by August 5th.

Thanks for visiting! Now, on to Georgiana at  http://www.carsonscricutcreations.blogspot.com/! Have a blessed day!

Celebrate Freedom Blog Hop - Day 4

Happy Independence Day! If you are coming from Tricia at http://lshdesigns.blogspot.com/ you’re on the right track. If you just joined us, you can go back to the beginning HERE and hop along with us. We’ve had so much fun creating this hop, and we have a wonderful line up with some oh-so-talented creators. You will see some lovely projects having to do with celebrating freedom and the 4th of July theme and have a chance to win some blog candy along the way, including some grand prizes which are being sponsored by Lisa from Honeybearz Designs and she is the first blog on the hop. In order to be eligible for the grand prizes you must leave a comment on every blog in the hop and become followers to all the ladies in the hop also.

Be sure to come back every day between July 1st and July 4th because all blogs in this hop will post a new project each day. Lisa from Honeybearz Designs will be picking the grand prize winners from all the comments left throughout the 4 days.
Here is a list of the complete lineup for this hop:
Lisa: http://honeybearzdesigns2011.blogspot.com/
Janet: www.createatdreamscrapbooks.blogspot.com
Deborah: http://www.scrappingmamma.net/
Theresa: www.thescrapbookingqueen.com
Lisa: http://handmadewithlove-lisa.blogspot.com/
Gina: http://californiascrappin-gcinderella21.blogspot.com/
Lisa: http://bitbythecricutbug.blogspot.com/
Tricia: http://lshdesigns.blogspot.com/
April: www.curlsngrins.blogspot.com You are here :)
Jennifer: www.craftycardgallery.blogspot.com Next stop :)
Cherie: www.gracefulcardmakers.blogspot.com
Kristy: www.scraptasticalkreations.blogspot.com


And now, for my project . . .

I created this seed packet holder as a thank you gift, but it can be used in a variety of ways - replace the seed packet with a gift card for a birthday or special occassion, place your business card in it for an attention-getter, or put a napkin and silverware in it for your picnic.

The papers and stamps are from Close to my Heart. Find out how you can get a Close to my Heart stamp set free or deeply discounted here. The discount will be applied when you check out.

 

As for blog candy, I will be drawing a winner on July 31st from all comments throughout the month. To enter, simply leave a comment on this post (or any other throughout July). You can also earn extra entries by (1) becoming a follower of this blog (2) liking Curls & Grins Creations on Facebook (3) placing a link back to this blog on your blog or Facebook page. Leave one comment for each of these extra entries (including the web address where your link is placed if applicable). Come back here August 1st to see if you are the lucky winner! Prize must be claimed by August 5th.

Thanks for visiting! Now, on to Jennifer at www.craftycardgallery.blogspot.com! Have a blessed day!

Celebrate Freedom Blog Hop Day 3

Welcome to the Celebrate Freedom Blog Hop. This blog hop runs from July 1st through July 4th. If you are coming from Tricia at http://lshdesigns.blogspot.com/ you’re on the right track. If you just joined us, you can go back to the beginning HERE and hop along with us. We’ve had so much fun creating this hop, and we have a wonderful line up with some oh-so-talented creators. You will see some lovely projects having to do with celebrating freedom and the 4th of July theme and have a chance to win some blog candy along the way, including some grand prizes which are being sponsored by Lisa from Honeybearz Designs and she is the first blog on the hop. In order to be eligible for the grand prizes you must leave a comment on every blog in the hop and become followers to all the ladies in the hop also.

Be sure to come back every day between July 1st and July 4th because all blogs in this hop will post a new project each day. Lisa from Honeybearz Designs will be picking the grand prize winners from all the comments left throughout the 4 days.
Here is a list of the complete lineup for this hop:
Lisa: http://honeybearzdesigns2011.blogspot.com/
Janet: www.createatdreamscrapbooks.blogspot.com
Deborah: http://www.scrappingmamma.net/
Theresa: www.thescrapbookingqueen.com
Lisa: http://handmadewithlove-lisa.blogspot.com/
Gina: http://californiascrappin-gcinderella21.blogspot.com/
Lisa: http://bitbythecricutbug.blogspot.com/
Tricia: http://lshdesigns.blogspot.com/
April: www.curlsngrins.blogspot.com You are here :)
Jennifer: www.craftycardgallery.blogspot.com Next stop :)
Cherie: www.gracefulcardmakers.blogspot.com
Kristy: www.scraptasticalkreations.blogspot.com


And now, for my project . . .

I created this standard-sized card using Close to my Heart's Cherry-O B & T paper, Pacifica and Cranberry cardstock, blue ric rac and star brads. I also used the Shining Star and Giggle stamp sets. Find out how you can get a stamp set free or deeply discounted here. The discount will be applied when you check out.

As for blog candy, I will be drawing a winner on July 31st from all comments throughout the month. To enter, simply leave a comment on this post (or any other throughout July). You can also earn extra entries by (1) becoming a follower of this blog (2) liking Curls & Grins Creations on Facebook (3) placing a link back to this blog on your blog or Facebook page. Leave one comment for each of these extra entries (including the web address where your link is placed if applicable). Come back here August 1st to see if you are the lucky winner! Prize must be claimed by August 5th.

Thanks for visiting! Now, on to Jennifer at www.craftycardgallery.blogspot.com! Have a blessed day!

Celebrate Freedom Blog Hop - Day 2

Welcome to the Celebrate Freedom Blog Hop. This blog hop runs from July 1st through July 4th. If you are coming from Tricia at http://lshdesigns.blogspot.com/
you’re on the right track. If you just joined us, you can go back to the beginning HERE and hop along with us. We’ve had so much fun creating this hop, and we have a wonderful line up with some oh-so-talented creators. You will see some lovely projects having to do with celebrating freedom and the 4th of July theme and have a chance to win some blog candy along the way, including some grand prizes which are being sponsored by Lisa from Honeybearz Designs and she is the first blog on the hop. In order to be eligible for the grand prizes you must leave a comment on every blog in the hop and become followers to all the ladies in the hop also.
Be sure to come back every day between July 1st and July 4th because all blogs in this hop will post a new project each day. Lisa from Honeybearz Designs will be picking the grand prize winners from all the comments left throughout the 4 days.
Here is a list of the complete lineup for this hop:
Lisa: http://honeybearzdesigns2011.blogspot.com/
Janet: www.createatdreamscrapbooks.blogspot.com
Deborah: http://www.scrappingmamma.net/
Theresa: www.thescrapbookingqueen.com
Lisa: http://handmadewithlove-lisa.blogspot.com/
Gina: http://californiascrappin-gcinderella21.blogspot.com/
Lisa: http://bitbythecricutbug.blogspot.com/
Tricia: http://lshdesigns.blogspot.com/
April: www.curlsngrins.blogspot.com You are here :)
Jennifer: www.craftycardgallery.blogspot.com Next stop :)
Cherie: www.gracefulcardmakers.blogspot.com
Kristy: www.scraptasticalkreations.blogspot.com


And now, for my project . . .

I created this gift card using Close to my Heart's American Celebration stamp set.  I also used Pacifica and Cranberry cardstock and Cranberry grossgrain ribbon. You can get this stamp set free or deeply discounted here. The discount will be applied when you check out.

As for blog candy, I will be drawing a winner on July 31st from all comments throughout the month. To enter, simply leave a comment on this post (or any other throughout July). You can also earn extra entries by (1) becoming a follower of this blog (2) liking Curls & Grins Creations on Facebook (3) placing a link back to this blog on your blog or Facebook page. Leave one comment for each of these extra entries (including the web address where your link is placed if applicable). Come back here August 1st to see if you are the lucky winner! Prize must be claimed by August 5th.

Thanks for visiting! Now, on to Jennifer at www.craftycardgallery.blogspot.com! Have a blessed day!

Celebrate Freedom Blog Hop

Welcome to the Celebrate Freedom Blog Hop. This blog hop runs from July 1st through July 4th. If you are coming from Tricia at http://lshdesigns.blogspot.com/ 
you’re on the right track. If you just joined us, you can go back to the beginning HERE and hop along with us. We’ve had so much fun creating this hop, and we have a wonderful line up with some oh-so-talented creators. You will see some lovely projects having to do with celebrating freedom and the 4th of July theme and have a chance to win some blog candy along the way, including some grand prizes which are being sponsored by Lisa from Honeybearz Designs and she is the first blog on the hop. In order to be eligible for the grand prizes you must leave a comment on every blog in the hop and become followers to all the ladies in the hop also.
Be sure to come back every day between July 1st and July 4th because all blogs in this hop will post a new project each day. Lisa from Honeybearz Designs will be picking the grand prize winners from all the comments left throughout the 4 days.
Here is a list of the complete lineup for this hop:
Lisa: http://honeybearzdesigns2011.blogspot.com/
Janet: www.createatdreamscrapbooks.blogspot.com
Deborah: http://www.scrappingmamma.net/
Theresa: www.thescrapbookingqueen.com
Lisa: http://handmadewithlove-lisa.blogspot.com/
Gina: http://californiascrappin-gcinderella21.blogspot.com/
Lisa: http://bitbythecricutbug.blogspot.com/
Tricia: http://lshdesigns.blogspot.com/
April: www.curlsngrins.blogspot.com You are here :)
Jennifer: www.craftycardgallery.blogspot.com Next stop :)
Cherie: www.gracefulcardmakers.blogspot.com
Kristy: www.scraptasticalkreations.blogspot.com


And now, for my project . . .

I created this fun little file folder card using Close to my Heart's Fanfare papers and July stamp of the month. This card opens at the top, hence the name "file folder." This is a wonderful design for a gift card or money holder. Did you know that you can get this full-sized stamp set FREE or deeply discounted with purchase?  Click here for more details! 

As for blog candy, I will be drawing a winner on July 31st from all comments throughout the month.  To enter, simply leave a comment on this post (or any other throughout July).  You can also earn extra entries by (1) becoming a follower of this blog (2) liking Curls & Grins Creations on Facebook (3) placing a link back to this blog on your blog or Facebook page.  Leave one comment for each of these extra entries (including the web address where your link is placed if applicable).  Come back here August 1st to see if you are the lucky winner!  Prize must be claimed by August 5th.

Thanks for visiting!  Now, on to Jennifer at www.craftycardgallery.blogspot.com!  Have a blessed day!

Olivia Bear Blog Hop

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Olivia Bear Blog Hop was cancelled.  I would still like to share my project with you, so here is a little bit about Olivia Bear: Corrine from http://celebratingordinarymoments.blogspot.com/  created this cute little bear pattern and named her after her cat! 

Olivia had fun with my Close to my Heart papers and stamps!

Birthday Bash Blog Hop

Welcome to the very first Birthday Bash Blog Hop. Happy birthday Lisa and Becky!

If you arrived here from Crafty Card Gallery you’re on the right track. If not, and just lucked up on this blog, you can go back to the beginning HERE and hop along with us. We're so excited to being doing this hop, and we have a fabulous line up with some very talented folks. There will be lots of fun projects, along with some great blog candy, and an AMAZING grand prize for this hop.

This hop runs all day on May 23, so you have plenty of time to make it all the way through the hop. Check out each blog and see what BLOG CANDY you could possibly WIN!! 

Here is the complete line up

Lisa - http://handmadewithlove-lisa.blogspot.com/ 

Lisa - http://honeybearzdesigns2011.blogspot.com/

Shawnee - http://quiverofangels.blogspot.com/

Creativek Kuts - http://www.creativekuts.blogspot.com/

Deb - http://www.scrappingmamma.net/

Corrine - http://celebratingordinarymoments.blogspot.com/

Tristan - http://tristans-time-4-craftin.blogspot.com/

Mickie - http://littlescrapcorner.blogspot.com/

Rachelle – http://rachelle-rachellesplace.blogspot.com/

Sheri - http://highland-eyes.blogspot.com/

Melanie - http://melaniespapercraft.blogspot.com/

Christine - http://crabbycakescrafts.blogspot.com/

Bobbi – http://rockgirlcustomdesigns.blogspot.com/

Debbie - http://craftydeb-ddscrafts.blogspot.com/ 

Leila - http://mypapergrowsontrees.blogspot.com/

Emily - http://www.createserendipity.net/

Jennifer - www.craftycardgallery.blogspot.com

April - http://www.curlsngrins.blogspot.com/ - You are here

Jennifer - http://scrapaholicjen.blogspot.com/ - Next stop

Ashley - http://scrappinpinkpiglet.blogspot.com/

Donna - http://comopark1886.blogspot.com/

Elsa - http://www.justafewdesigns.blogspot.com/

Shannon - http://www.purplelionpaper.com/blog

Ashley - http://www.theglamoroussideofscrapping.blogspot.com/

Monica - http://scraps2treasure.blogspot.com/

Lisa - http://handmadewithlove-lisa.blogspot.com/ 

Scrapping With Lisa on facebook at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Scrapping-with-Lisa/130882060268842

I created this card for a young (or young-at-heart) lady.  The Sweetheart papers and Hope and A Little Everything stamps are from Close to my Heart.  

To win my blog candy, please leave a comment on this post AND become a follower of this blog.  For a bonus entry, become a fan of Curls & Grins on Facebook and comment here that you have done so. Winner will be announced June 1st, so come back here to see if you've won!

There is also going to be an overall grand prize, which is being sponsored by Lisa from Scrapping with Lisa and she will be the first and last blog on the hop. In order to be eligible for the grand prize you must leave a comment on every blog in the hop, as well as become a fan of my blog and of Scrapping with Lisa on Facebook. If you don’t do facebook, this won’t count against you for the grand prize, just let me know that in your comment. You must do all this, it is mandatory in order to be eligible for the overall grand prize.

Thanks for visiting!  Your next blog is Jennifer - http://scrapaholicjen.blogspot.com/

Have a GREAT day!!