The winner from all who commented in July is....
Sunday, July 31, 2011
Saturday, July 30, 2011
Flowers for a Family
For those of you who heard the rumors, they are true. Somewhat. Yes, we are expecting a boy. No, I am not pregnant. We are adopting a not-so-little (6-year-old) boy from Taiwan. I plan to tell the story at mamacurls.blogspot.com over the next few months because we are only a month into this process and it has already been an amazing journey. This post is not to tell the story, but to ask for your prayers and love. This little boy needs a home and family and we would love to welcome him into ours. To raise funds to cover the many costs associated with his adoption, my daughters and I are making paper flowers like the one below. We can make these 3" beauties into lapel pins or hair clips and the colors are limitless. If you can bless us by praying, ordering flowers, or sending this along to your friends, we would be so grateful! You can place your order at http://curlsandgrins.weebly.com/cards--announcements.html. Thanks so much!
Monday, July 25, 2011
It's My Birthday Blog Hop Recap
If you'd like one more chance at Rachelle's Birthday Blog Hop Grand Prize, click here! Here is a recap of my projects this weekend (with extra details about the gift boxes):
Day 1 - Retro card
Day 2 - Quilt Card
Day 3 - Gift Boxes
I found these cute gift boxes at the thrift store. It was a package of 12 gift boxes designed to look like wedding dresses for $.89! I used one box and made a template for the dresses. The dresses are cut out of paper I had left over from other projects. The dresses are cut 1/4" shorter than the boxes and ribbon or paper is added under the dress to look like a petticoat. I added ribbon, brads embossing and glitter. and other embellishments to accessorize. The key is to think outside of the box. ;)
Sunday, July 24, 2011
It's My Birthday Blog Hop Day 3
Happy birthday Rachelle! I'm so glad I got to join you in celebrating your day! 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.
There a few rules for this hop, in support of each crafter and the time they have put into their work, 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 "Creations By Rachelle" and also like Rachelle's page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/CreationsbyRachelle?ref=ts.
Have fun and enjoy all the wonderful projects created by some wonderful talented friends.
This hop runs from July 22-25th, 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!
Tell your friends about the hop on your Facebook, Twitter, and link it here for an extra chance.
It's My Birthday Blog Hop Line Up
Rachelle-http://creationsbyrachelle.blogspot.com/
Shawnee-http://quiverofangels.blogspot.com/
Lisa- http://handmadewithlove-lisa.blogspot.com/
Patricia- http://creativediva98.blogspot.com/
Corinne-http://celebratingordinarymoments.blogspot.com/
Deb-http://www.scrappingmamma.net/
Monica-http://scraps2treasure.blogspot.com/
April- http://curlsandgrins.blogspot.com - You are here!
Diane-http://thescrapinator.blogspot.com/ - Next stop!
Martha-http://pattisscrapingtime.blogspot.com/
Suzanne-http://cricutcraftingrammy.blogspot.com/
Cherie-http://gracefulcardmakers.blogspot.com
Kristy-http://scraptasticalkreations.blogspot.com
Ashley- http://www.theglamoroussideofscrapping.blogspot.com/
Lezlye- http://www.lezlyes.blogspot.com/
For today's project, I'm sharing some party favors that I created. Everyone would love to have these ladies at your birthday party! They are filled with eye cream for those of us who wish to age gracefully. I used paper leftover from previous projects and coordinating embellishments.
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 Diane at http://thescrapinator.blogspot.com/
There a few rules for this hop, in support of each crafter and the time they have put into their work, 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 "Creations By Rachelle" and also like Rachelle's page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/CreationsbyRachelle?ref=ts.
Have fun and enjoy all the wonderful projects created by some wonderful talented friends.
This hop runs from July 22-25th, 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!
Tell your friends about the hop on your Facebook, Twitter, and link it here for an extra chance.
It's My Birthday Blog Hop Line Up
Rachelle-http://creationsbyrachelle.blogspot.com/
Shawnee-http://quiverofangels.blogspot.com/
Lisa- http://handmadewithlove-lisa.blogspot.com/
Patricia- http://creativediva98.blogspot.com/
Corinne-http://celebratingordinarymoments.blogspot.com/
Deb-http://www.scrappingmamma.net/
Monica-http://scraps2treasure.blogspot.com/
April- http://curlsandgrins.blogspot.com - You are here!
Diane-http://thescrapinator.blogspot.com/ - Next stop!
Martha-http://pattisscrapingtime.blogspot.com/
Suzanne-http://cricutcraftingrammy.blogspot.com/
Cherie-http://gracefulcardmakers.blogspot.com
Kristy-http://scraptasticalkreations.blogspot.com
Ashley- http://www.theglamoroussideofscrapping.blogspot.com/
Lezlye- http://www.lezlyes.blogspot.com/
For today's project, I'm sharing some party favors that I created. Everyone would love to have these ladies at your birthday party! They are filled with eye cream for those of us who wish to age gracefully. I used paper leftover from previous projects and coordinating embellishments.
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 Diane at http://thescrapinator.blogspot.com/
Friday, July 22, 2011
It's My Birthday Blog Hop Day 2
Happy birthday Rachelle! I'm so glad I got to join you in celebrating your day! 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.
There a few rules for this hop, in support of each crafter and the time they have put into their work, 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 "Creations By Rachelle" and also like Rachelle's page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/CreationsbyRachelle?ref=ts.
Have fun and enjoy all the wonderful projects created by some wonderful talented friends.
This hop runs from July 22-25th, 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!
Tell your friends about the hop on your Facebook, Twitter, and link it here for an extra chance.
It's My Birthday Blog Hop Line Up
Rachelle-http://creationsbyrachelle.blogspot.com/
Shawnee-http://quiverofangels.blogspot.com/
Lisa- http://handmadewithlove-lisa.blogspot.com/
Patricia- http://creativediva98.blogspot.com/
Corinne-http://celebratingordinarymoments.blogspot.com/
Deb-http://www.scrappingmamma.net/
Monica-http://scraps2treasure.blogspot.com/
April- http://curlsandgrins.blogspot.com - You are here!
Diane-http://thescrapinator.blogspot.com/ - Next stop!
Martha-http://pattisscrapingtime.blogspot.com/
Suzanne-http://cricutcraftingrammy.blogspot.com/
Cherie-http://gracefulcardmakers.blogspot.com
Kristy-http://scraptasticalkreations.blogspot.com
Ashley- http://www.theglamoroussideofscrapping.blogspot.com/
Lezlye- http://www.lezlyes.blogspot.com/
For today's card, I used the Mayberry papers from Close to my Heart.
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 Diane at http://thescrapinator.blogspot.com/! Don't forget to come back tomorrow!
There a few rules for this hop, in support of each crafter and the time they have put into their work, 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 "Creations By Rachelle" and also like Rachelle's page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/CreationsbyRachelle?ref=ts.
Have fun and enjoy all the wonderful projects created by some wonderful talented friends.
This hop runs from July 22-25th, 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!
Tell your friends about the hop on your Facebook, Twitter, and link it here for an extra chance.
It's My Birthday Blog Hop Line Up
Rachelle-http://creationsbyrachelle.blogspot.com/
Shawnee-http://quiverofangels.blogspot.com/
Lisa- http://handmadewithlove-lisa.blogspot.com/
Patricia- http://creativediva98.blogspot.com/
Corinne-http://celebratingordinarymoments.blogspot.com/
Deb-http://www.scrappingmamma.net/
Monica-http://scraps2treasure.blogspot.com/
April- http://curlsandgrins.blogspot.com - You are here!
Diane-http://thescrapinator.blogspot.com/ - Next stop!
Martha-http://pattisscrapingtime.blogspot.com/
Suzanne-http://cricutcraftingrammy.blogspot.com/
Cherie-http://gracefulcardmakers.blogspot.com
Kristy-http://scraptasticalkreations.blogspot.com
Ashley- http://www.theglamoroussideofscrapping.blogspot.com/
Lezlye- http://www.lezlyes.blogspot.com/
For today's card, I used the Mayberry papers from Close to my Heart.
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 Diane at http://thescrapinator.blogspot.com/! Don't forget to come back tomorrow!
It's My Birthday Blog Hop Day 1
Happy birthday Rachelle! I'm so glad I got to join you in celebrating your day! 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.
There a few rules for this hop, in support of each crafter and the time they have put into their work, 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 "Creations By Rachelle" and also like Rachelle's page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/CreationsbyRachelle?ref=ts.
Have fun and enjoy all the wonderful projects created by some wonderful talented friends.
This hop runs from July 22-24th, 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!
Tell your friends about the hop on your Facebook, Twitter, and link it here for an extra chance.
It's My Birthday Blog Hop Line Up
Rachelle-http://creationsbyrachelle.blogspot.com/
Shawnee-http://quiverofangels.blogspot.com/
Lisa- http://handmadewithlove-lisa.blogspot.com/
Patricia- http://creativediva98.blogspot.com/
Corinne-http://celebratingordinarymoments.blogspot.com/
Deb-http://www.scrappingmamma.net/
Monica-http://scraps2treasure.blogspot.com/
April- http://curlsandgrins.blogspot.com - You are here!
Diane-http://thescrapinator.blogspot.com/ - Next stop!
Martha-http://pattisscrapingtime.blogspot.com/
Suzanne-http://cricutcraftingrammy.blogspot.com/
Cherie-http://gracefulcardmakers.blogspot.com
Kristy-http://scraptasticalkreations.blogspot.com
Ashley- http://www.theglamoroussideofscrapping.blogspot.com/
Lezlye- http://www.lezlyes.blogspot.com/
And now, for my gift to Rachelle (and you) - a sneak preview of one of the new papers from Close to my Heart! These papers will be available August 1st right here!
This card uses the Elemental papers, as well as the new Art Philosophy Cricut cartridge - both available only from Close to my Heart beginning August 1st! This cartidge has over 700 images and coordinates beautifully with many of Close to my Heart's stamps! I layered my Elemental paper with the negative of my circles to create this retro card.
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 Diane at http://thescrapinator.blogspot.com/! Don't forget to come back tomorrow!
There a few rules for this hop, in support of each crafter and the time they have put into their work, 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 "Creations By Rachelle" and also like Rachelle's page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/CreationsbyRachelle?ref=ts.
Have fun and enjoy all the wonderful projects created by some wonderful talented friends.
This hop runs from July 22-24th, 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!
Tell your friends about the hop on your Facebook, Twitter, and link it here for an extra chance.
It's My Birthday Blog Hop Line Up
Rachelle-http://creationsbyrachelle.blogspot.com/
Shawnee-http://quiverofangels.blogspot.com/
Lisa- http://handmadewithlove-lisa.blogspot.com/
Patricia- http://creativediva98.blogspot.com/
Corinne-http://celebratingordinarymoments.blogspot.com/
Deb-http://www.scrappingmamma.net/
Monica-http://scraps2treasure.blogspot.com/
April- http://curlsandgrins.blogspot.com - You are here!
Diane-http://thescrapinator.blogspot.com/ - Next stop!
Martha-http://pattisscrapingtime.blogspot.com/
Suzanne-http://cricutcraftingrammy.blogspot.com/
Cherie-http://gracefulcardmakers.blogspot.com
Kristy-http://scraptasticalkreations.blogspot.com
Ashley- http://www.theglamoroussideofscrapping.blogspot.com/
Lezlye- http://www.lezlyes.blogspot.com/
And now, for my gift to Rachelle (and you) - a sneak preview of one of the new papers from Close to my Heart! These papers will be available August 1st right here!
This card uses the Elemental papers, as well as the new Art Philosophy Cricut cartridge - both available only from Close to my Heart beginning August 1st! This cartidge has over 700 images and coordinates beautifully with many of Close to my Heart's stamps! I layered my Elemental paper with the negative of my circles to create this retro card.
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 Diane at http://thescrapinator.blogspot.com/! Don't forget to come back tomorrow!
Sunday, July 17, 2011
Christmas in July Blog Hop Day 3
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:
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" card using the Mistletoe papers and stamps from Close to my Heart. The edges of the papers are brushed with Cranberry ink. The Christmas tree is stamped on New England Ivy cardstock and colored with markers. I used brads to make a couple of the ornaments stand out on the tree. The lights, ribbon and ornaments are glazed with Liquid Glass (another of my favorite toys). Twine runs across the bottom of the card.
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 joining us for Christmas in July! Now, on to Georgiana at http://www.carsonscricutcreations.blogspot.com/! Have a blessed day!
Saturday, July 16, 2011
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:
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!
Friday, July 15, 2011
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:
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!
Monday, July 4, 2011
Celebrate Freedom Blog Hop - Day 4
Happy Independence Day! If you are coming from Tricia at http://lshdesigns.blogspot.com
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.b
Janet: www.createatdreamscrapbooks.bl
Deborah: http://www.scrappingmamma.net/
Theresa: www.thescrapbookingqueen.com
Lisa: http://handmadewithlove-lisa.b
Gina: http://californiascrappin-gcin
Lisa: http://bitbythecricutbug.blogs
Tricia: http://lshdesigns.blogspot.com
April: www.curlsngrins.blogspot.com You are here :)
Jennifer: www.craftycardgallery.blogspot
Cherie: www.gracefulcardmakers.blogspo
Kristy: www.scraptasticalkreations.blo
And now, for my project . . .
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.b
Janet: www.createatdreamscrapbooks.bl
Deborah: http://www.scrappingmamma.net/
Theresa: www.thescrapbookingqueen.com
Lisa: http://handmadewithlove-lisa.b
Gina: http://californiascrappin-gcin
Lisa: http://bitbythecricutbug.blogs
Tricia: http://lshdesigns.blogspot.com
April: www.curlsngrins.blogspot.com You are here :)
Jennifer: www.craftycardgallery.blogspot
Cherie: www.gracefulcardmakers.blogspo
Kristy: www.scraptasticalkreations.blo
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
Sunday, July 3, 2011
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
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.b
Janet: www.createatdreamscrapbooks.bl
Deborah: http://www.scrappingmamma.net/
Theresa: www.thescrapbookingqueen.com
Lisa: http://handmadewithlove-lisa.b
Gina: http://californiascrappin-gcin
Lisa: http://bitbythecricutbug.blogs
Tricia: http://lshdesigns.blogspot.com
April: www.curlsngrins.blogspot.com You are here :)
Jennifer: www.craftycardgallery.blogspot
Cherie: www.gracefulcardmakers.blogspo
Kristy: www.scraptasticalkreations.blo
And now, for my project . . .
Thanks for visiting! Now, on to Jennifer at www.craftycardgallery.blogspot
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.b
Janet: www.createatdreamscrapbooks.bl
Deborah: http://www.scrappingmamma.net/
Theresa: www.thescrapbookingqueen.com
Lisa: http://handmadewithlove-lisa.b
Gina: http://californiascrappin-gcin
Lisa: http://bitbythecricutbug.blogs
Tricia: http://lshdesigns.blogspot.com
April: www.curlsngrins.blogspot.com You are here :)
Jennifer: www.craftycardgallery.blogspot
Cherie: www.gracefulcardmakers.blogspo
Kristy: www.scraptasticalkreations.blo
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.
Saturday, July 2, 2011
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.b
Janet: www.createatdreamscrapbooks.bl
Deborah: http://www.scrappingmamma.net/
Theresa: www.thescrapbookingqueen.com
Lisa: http://handmadewithlove-lisa.b
Gina: http://californiascrappin-gcin
Lisa: http://bitbythecricutbug.blogs
Tricia: http://lshdesigns.blogspot.com
April: www.curlsngrins.blogspot.com You are here :)
Jennifer: www.craftycardgallery.blogspot
Cherie: www.gracefulcardmakers.blogspo
Kristy: www.scraptasticalkreations.blo
And now, for my project . . .
Thanks for visiting! Now, on to Jennifer at www.craftycardgallery.blogspot
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.b
Janet: www.createatdreamscrapbooks.bl
Deborah: http://www.scrappingmamma.net/
Theresa: www.thescrapbookingqueen.com
Lisa: http://handmadewithlove-lisa.b
Gina: http://californiascrappin-gcin
Lisa: http://bitbythecricutbug.blogs
Tricia: http://lshdesigns.blogspot.com
April: www.curlsngrins.blogspot.com You are here :)
Jennifer: www.craftycardgallery.blogspot
Cherie: www.gracefulcardmakers.blogspo
Kristy: www.scraptasticalkreations.blo
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
Friday, July 1, 2011
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.b
Janet: www.createatdreamscrapbooks.bl
Deborah: http://www.scrappingmamma.net/
Theresa: www.thescrapbookingqueen.com
Lisa: http://handmadewithlove-lisa.b
Gina: http://californiascrappin-gcin
Lisa: http://bitbythecricutbug.blogs
Tricia: http://lshdesigns.blogspot.com
April: www.curlsngrins.blogspot.com You are here :)
Jennifer: www.craftycardgallery.blogspot
Cherie: www.gracefulcardmakers.blogspo
Kristy: www.scraptasticalkreations.blo
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
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.b
Janet: www.createatdreamscrapbooks.bl
Deborah: http://www.scrappingmamma.net/
Theresa: www.thescrapbookingqueen.com
Lisa: http://handmadewithlove-lisa.b
Gina: http://californiascrappin-gcin
Lisa: http://bitbythecricutbug.blogs
Tricia: http://lshdesigns.blogspot.com
April: www.curlsngrins.blogspot.com You are here :)
Jennifer: www.craftycardgallery.blogspot
Cherie: www.gracefulcardmakers.blogspo
Kristy: www.scraptasticalkreations.blo
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
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