A Mother's Heart is a Patchwork of Love Blog Hop Day 1!

Welcome to the A Mother's Heart is a Patchwork of Love Blog Hop Day 1!!!!

If you came from Shawnee's blog, then you are on the right path. If you're just here to visit me (aw, you're so sweet!), you can go back to hostess Lisa at Honeybearz Designs to start hopping.

Each blogger participating in this hop is featuring a project having to do with Mother's Day. This super-fun hop will be showcasing cards, layouts and projects that feature anything and everything to do with that special day Mother's Day. Be sure to leave a comment at each hop stop to show all the participants a little love.

Our hostess Lisa has an abundance of blog candy she will be giving away.  Here is a list of all the different sponsors she has for this hop. Lisa will have more details on her blog pertaining to the blog candy.

Pink By Design http://www.pinkbydesignstore.com/

Designs on Cloud 9 http://www.designsoncloud9.com/

Cardz TV Stamps http://www.cardztvstamps.blogspot.com/

Getting Cricky With K Andrew http://www.gettingcricky.com/

Paper Piecings By Nikki http://www.paperpiecingsbynikki.com/

The Scrapbooking Queens Royal Castle Shoppe http://www.thescrapbookingqueen-royalshoppe.blogspot.com/

SVG Atticts http://www.svgattic.com/

Scrapping Bug Designs http://www.scrappingbugdesigns.com/

Bear Hugs Designs http://artandscraps.com/

Now on to my project: 

Here's a simple Mother's Day card I made using some beautiful Stampin Up paper.  I wanted it to be the main focal point, so I kept the rest of the card simple.  A couple of framelit dies, some SU ribbon, and a dollar store stamp.  Easy peasy!  Made a dozen of these in one afternoon so I could sent it to my family on the mainland.

How about some blog candy?

I'm giving away 20 6x6" sheets of paper by Robin's Nest and a pack of flowers from ZVA Creative.  All you have to do is 1. Be or become a follower of my blog 2. Leave a comment on this post with a way for me to contact you.  That's it!

Now hop on over to Jamie's blog next!

Here is the line up, in case you lose your way.

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

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

Nicolette- http://beyondscrapin.blogspot.com/

Melissa-http://pinkpolkadotscrapping.blogspot.com/

Haidee-http://created2bunique.blogspot.com/

Pam - http://lovebugcreations3.blogspot.com/

Jessi - http://mylifeinartscrafts.blogspot.com/

Scrappin' Madge- http://www.scrappinmadge.blogspot.com/

Esther - http://forthejoyofcreating.blogspot.com/

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

Cely - http://hawaiipaperparty.blogspot.com/ <<<you are here>>>

Jamie - http://www.jamielindstromdesigns.com/

Tahi - http://tahisscrapcorner.blogspot.com/

Dena - http://missdjones.blogspot.com/

Anita~~ http://www.anitaandbugs.blogspot.com/ 

Teacher's Appreciation - Day 4

Today's small gift to the co-workers was a pack of Trident gum:

Just did a simple wrap around the gum.  Just cut the paper to size, wrap, and adhere with something strong.  I used Sticky Strip.  

A ribbon, a computer generated corny pun, and some Stampin Up punches finished it off.  Easy!

Tomorrow is the last of the teacher's gifts! Don't forget to thank a teacher this week!  And stay tuned this weekend for:

See you there/here!

Teacher's Appreciation Week Day 3

It's crunch time at the school I work at...final projects, grades, graduation ceremonies, and end-of-year parties.  Quite frankly, the last couple of weeks (and the weeks to follow!) have been uber stressful on my co-workers.  I decided to show that I appreciate them by giving them a present every day this week for teacher's appreciation week.  On Monday I gave them their folder/stationery holders that I made last month (that post can be seen here).  On Tuesday I gave them each a pack of stickers (Lightning McQueen, Hello Kitty, and My Little Pony!) to cheer them up.  Today I gave them some hand sanitizers:

I used the tutorial from Rubber Red Neck Crafter on YouTube.  It's a great tutorial because not only does it hold B&BW hand sanitizers, but it fits the Victoria Secret ones too, which is what I used.  All the materials I used were scraps from previous projects (my scrap pile is getting too big!!!)

Here's a close up of one so you can see the sentiment I used: "You're a scent-sational teacher." LOL.  

A side view.  I'm sure this holder can fit all kinds of different sized bottles!  Little lotions, lip balm, and sunscreen come to mind.

Entering this into the following challenges:

Outlawz - Boxed in

I'll come back tomorrow with what I gave them for day 4! 'Till then!

New Challenge at Party Time Tuesday...a little late!

I'm a little late with my PTT post!  Last night was a late one... got invited to the pre-screening of Dark Shadows! Then my Mom dropped by unexpectedly today, so I'm more than a little late with my post.  This week's challenge is make something for Mother's Day!

We're generously sponsored today by Elisabeth Bell and Fantastic Ribbons.  Here's my project:

Digi is by Elisabeth Bell.  Inked with Copics.  Framelit dies, punches, paper and cardstock by SU.  The sentiment is computer generated. 

Entering this in the following challenges:

Love to Create - For Mom

Tuesday Throwdown - Motherly Love

By the Cute and Girly - Spring

Crazy for Challenges - Garden/outdoors

Lollipop Crafts - Mother's Day

'Till next time, guys! I think I need a nap! zZz-_-zZz

May Guest Designer for Craft Your Passion Challenges - Torn/Distressed

Hey guys!  I'm guest designing for the entire month of May at Craft Your Passion Challenges!  Woohoo! I've been playing almost every week at Craft Your Passion, and I'm so honored that I get to play with the design team this month!

This week, the challenge is torn or distressed.  Here's my card:

Her name is Cirque and she is from The Paper Shelter.  I inked her up with Copics.  I ran my Tim Holtz distress tool all over the edges of the layers, then sponged on some brown ink.  Background paper is a mish mash of SU and DCWV.  Sentiment, punches, ink, and ribbon are all SU.

Isn't she soooo stinkin adorable?!  LOVE her! And she was tons of fun to color.

Entering this card into the following challenges:

AUD Sentiments - Anything

4 Crafty Chicks - Favorite Embellie (SU rhinestones!)

The Stamp Man - Favorite Technique (distressing)

Poodle Parlour - Anything Goes

Stamp, Scrap, and Doodle Saturdays - Ribbon and bows

Well, that's about it.  How'd I do for my first guest designer gig? :) Can't wait to show you more this month!

'Till next time!

Scribbles by Sandy Blogversary Lolla Polooza Hop Day 2!

Welcome to the Scribbles by Sandy Blogversary Lolla Polooza Hop, Day 2!!!
We are celebrating one year in blog land for Scribbles by Sandy by having an ANYTHING GOES or also known as LOLLA POLOOZA hop!

You should have arrived here from Nicole's blog. If you are here just to visit me (aw, you're so sweet!) start HERE at Sandy's page to start hopping!  Don't forget to hop along and follow everyone along the way and head back to Sandy's page to enter the grand prize blog candy!

Here's my second project this weekend using Sandy's digi called Brrr Birthday Chef:

Love this guy!  Inked him up with Copics. Background paper is by Making Memories. Punches by SU, ribbon from my stash.

Entering this card into the following challenges:

Creative Craft Challenge - Anything Goes

Anything Goes Challenges - Things with wings

Thanks for stopping by!

Your next stop on the hop is Ike's blog (Suzy). 

Here's a list just in case you get lost along the way!

Jennifer Dunn http://cubbycrafts.blogspot.ca
Theresa Gerber http://craftsfriendsangels.blogspot.ca
Calypso (Nazeema Bastian)http://calypsocandycraft.blogspot.ca
Tameko Mays http://www.creatingmypeace.com
Nicole Mullen http://nicoleqmullen.wordpress.com
Cely Havens http://hawaiipaperparty.blogspot.ca <you are here!>
Ike (Suzy EisenHauer) http://suzy-ikesworld.blogspot.com
Desire Fourie http://desiref.blogspot.com/
Sandy Sommerfeld http://scribblesbysandy.blogspot.ca/

Scribbles by Sandy Lolla Palooza Blogaversary!

Welcome to the Scribbles by Sandy Blogversary Lolla Polooza Hop!!!
We are celebrating one year in blog land for Scribbles by Sandy by having an ANYTHING GOES or also known as LOLLA POLOOZA hop!

You should have arrived here from Nicole's blog. If you are here just to visit me (aw, you're so sweet!) start HERE at Sandy's page to start hopping!  Don't forget to hop along and follow everyone along the way and head back to Sandy's page to enter the grand prize blog candy!

Here's my first project using Sandy's digi called Shredder:

I thought he was sooo cool!  Inked him up with Copics.  Cut him out with my SU framelits dies.  All the card stock and ribbon was loose scraps.  I used SU punches for the leaves and the sentiment.  I just hand-wrote "Hoppy Blogaversary!"

I tried to get a close up of the texture I tried putting on him.  I used the blender pen to make him look bumpy.  There's a lot of dimension and texture on this card!  The frog, the dot embossing, the textured card stock, and the grosgrain ribbon.  

Entering this card into the following challenges:

Kaboodle Doodles - Dimension

Craft Your Passion - Lots of texture

Crafty Cardmakers - For the boys

My Mum's Craft Shop - Emboss

Cute Card Thursday - For the boys

Thanks for stopping by!

Your next stop on the hop is Ike's blog (Suzy).

Here's a list just in case you get lost along the way!

Jennifer Dunn http://cubbycrafts.blogspot.ca
Theresa Gerber http://craftsfriendsangels.blogspot.ca
Calypso (Nazeema Bastian) http://calypsocandycraft.blogspot.ca
Tameko Mays http://www.creatingmypeace.com
Nicole Mullen http://nicoleqmullen.wordpress.com
Cely Havens http://hawaiipaperparty.blogspot.ca <you are here!>
Ike (Suzy EisenHauer) http://suzy-ikesworld.blogspot.com
Desire Fourie http://desiref.blogspot.com/
Sandy Sommerfeld http://scribblesbysandy.blogspot.ca/