50th Birthday Luau Blog Hop Day 3

For the 50th Birthday Luau Blog Hop Day 1, click here.


For the 50th Birthday Luau Blog Hop Day 2, click here.




Good morning and welcome to day 3 of the 50th Birthday Luau Blog Hop.  I'm so glad you could join us again and hope that you are enjoying all the wonderful creations.


If you are just coming from Pendra at Pendra's Place, then you are right on track.  If you just came across my blog and would like to hop along, please start over with Barbara at Craftin' With Barbara.



Here is the lineup in case you get lost.
Barbara-http://barbarab3.blogspot.com
Gill-http://creationsbygillm.blogspot.com
Linda-http://lindasimpsoncraftypieceofheaven.blogspot.com
Shawnee-http://www.blessedonthebrightside.com
Lisa-http://handmadewithlove-lisa.blogspot.com
Pendra-http://pendrasplace.blogspot.com/
Ashley-http://theglamoroussideofscrapping.blogspot.com <----You Are Here
Tammy-http://thepurplemuse.blogspot.com/ <----Your Next Stop
Sherry-http://patternsbysher.blogspot.com
Jearise-http://lorbysworld.blogspot.com
Cyndie-http://cyndiepaperboutique.wordpress.com
Gina-http://californiascrappin-gcinderella21.blogspot.com
April-http://curlsandgrins.blogspot.com
Lynne-http://slasewcraftiness.blogspot.com/

For my final project, I decided to go with a flip flop card.

Recipe:
Flip flop card is a SVG file from The Cutting Cafe
Paper is from SEI Black Orchid and my scraps
Flower Shoppe cricut cartridge
Black gel pen
TPC Studio Greetings
VersaFine in Onyx Black
Brad is from my stash

Remember.....to win my blog candy which is a $20 gift card to your choice of Michaels, Joanns or Hobby Lobby you MUST comment on all 3 days of the hop (my posts).  I will announce the winner on Thursday.

Thank you so much for hopping by these 3 days and a very special thank you to Barbara at Craftin' With Barbara for allowing me to be a hop stop and celebrate her birthday.

Your next stop is Tammy at The Purple Muse.

50th Birthday Luau Blog Hop Day 2

50th Birthday Luau Blog Hop Day 1, click here.


Good morning and welcome to day 2 of the 50th Birthday Luau Blog Hop.  I'm so glad you could join us again and hope that you are enjoying the hop.




If you are just coming from Pendra at Pendra's Place, then you are right on track.  If you just came across my blog and would like to hop along, please start over with Barbara at Craftin' With Barbara.



Here is the lineup in case you get lost.
Barbara-http://barbarab3.blogspot.com
Gill-http://creationsbygillm.blogspot.com
Linda-http://lindasimpsoncraftypieceofheaven.blogspot.com
Lisa-http://handmadewithlove-lisa.blogspot.com
Pendra-http://pendrasplace.blogspot.com/
Ashley-http://theglamoroussideofscrapping.blogspot.com <----You Are Here
Tammy-http://thepurplemuse.blogspot.com/ <----Your Next Stop
Sherry-http://patternsbysher.blogspot.com
Jearise-http://lorbysworld.blogspot.com
Cyndie-http://cyndiepaperboutique.wordpress.com
Gina-http://californiascrappin-gcinderella21.blogspot.com
April-http://curlsandgrins.blogspot.com
Lynne-http://slasewcraftiness.blogspot.com/

Today is a card and I thought that a hula girl was perfect for a luau.

Recipe:
Image is Hula Girl from Make It Crafty
Copic Sketch Markers-B95, E00, E21, E33, E51, Y11, Y13, Y15, YG63, YG67, YR12, YR82
Atyou Spic in Clear
Paper is Stampin Up Crumb Cake and Me & My Big Ideas Surfshop
Ribbon is from my stash
TPC Studio Greetings
VersaFine in Onyx Black

Remember to win my blog candy which is a $20 gift card to your choice of Michaels, Joanns or Hobby Lobby you must comment on all 3 days of the hop (just on my posts).

Barbara is giving away a grand prize so please check with her to make sure you are following the rules.

Please be sure to stop by tomorrow and hop along with us again to see more crafty creations.

Your next hop is Tammy at The Purple Muse.

50th Birthday Luau Blog Hop

Welcome to my blog and the 50th Birthday Luau Blog Hop!  I'm so glad you can join us.  


Grab a refreshment, sit back and enjoy all three days of the 50th Birthday Luau Hop.  It runs from August 29-31 so please be sure to check back each day to see what new project each of our talented ladies has in store for you.


If you are just coming from Pendra at Pendra's Place, then you are right on track.  If you just came across my blog and would like to hop along, please start over with Barbara at Craftin' With Barbara.


Since Barbara's birthday is in August, she always wanted to have a luau.  So our theme for this hop is of course Luau Themed. 


Here is the lineup in case you get lost.
Barbara-http://barbarab3.blogspot.com
Gill-http://creationsbygillm.blogspot.com
Linda-http://lindasimpsoncraftypieceofheaven.blogspot.com
Shawnee-http://www.blessedonthebrightside.com
Lisa-http://handmadewithlove-lisa.blogspot.com
Jacki-http://cardsbyjacki.blogspot.com
Pendra-http://pendrasplace.blogspot.com/
Ashley-http://theglamoroussideofscrapping.blogspot.com <----You Are Here
Tammy-http://thepurplemuse.blogspot.com/ <----Your Next Stop
Sherry-http://patternsbysher.blogspot.com
Jearise-http://lorbysworld.blogspot.com
Cyndie-http://cyndiepaperboutique.wordpress.com
Gina-http://californiascrappin-gcinderella21.blogspot.com
April-http://curlsandgrins.blogspot.com
Lynne-http://slasewcraftiness.blogspot.com/


For my first day, I decided to go with a very popular piece of luau jewelry.  I hope you like it.

Recipe:
Paper, beads and craft string are from my stash
Lindy Stamp Gang-Starburst Sprays in Hottie Patottie Pink, Blue Hawaiian Blue, Marigold Yellow Orange
Flower Shoppe cricut cartridge


I took another picture with a little more brightness so you can see the shimmery goodness.

For my blog candy.  One person will win a $20 gift card to their choice of Michaels, Joanns or Hobby Lobby.  To win, you MUST leave a comment on all 3 days of the hop along with a way to reach you.  Extra entries if you become a friend on my blog and on Facebook.  I will use Random.org and announce the winner on Thursday, September 1st.


For the grand prize given by Barbara:  Cricut Cartridge Luau 2011 Seasonal
Day 1 Blog Candy:  Cuttlebug Disney NEMO Combo Embossing & Die Set
Day 2 Blog Candy:  Cuttlebug Disney Celebration Combo Embossing & Die Set
Day 3 Blog Candy:  Sizzix Texturz Texture Plates-Kit #3

Rules to be eligible for Daily Blog Candy and the Grand Prize:
1) You MUST visit each blog and become a follower
2) Leave a comment on every blog in the hop each day
3) Leave a comment below on my blog
4) Become a follower at "Craftin' With Barbara"

Thank you for hopping by and a special thank you to Barbara at Craftin' With Barbara for allowing me to celebrate her birthday.  Please be sure to stop by tomorrow and hop along with us again to see more crafty creations.

Your next hop stop is Tammy at The Purple Muse

Blog Hop Tomorrow

Hi everyone.

I hope my east coast friends were safe from Hurricane Irene.  With being 500 miles away from Delaware I was very nervous to say the least.

Just wanted to say thank you to everybody that hopped over yesterday for Becky's Birthday Blog Hop.  I enjoy reading your comments that you leave and hope my project and the other ladies' projects were inspiring to you.  I will be announcing the winner later this week.

I wanted to let everybody know that I will be in another blog hop starting tomorrow.

Birthday Luau Blog Hop starts over with the birthday girl Barbara at Craftin With Barbara.  Please join me tomorrow through Wednesday for a hopping good time.

I have a ton of blog hops in the next few months with a few that are being hosted myself.  Please check the left side of my blog for all the fabulous events.

Becky's Birthday Blog Hop

Good morning everyone!  Welcome to my blog and Becky's Birthday Blog Hop.  Today we are celebrating Becky at Becks Cricards' birthday.  Happy Birthday Becky, I hope you have a fabulous day!

If you are coming from Paula at More Than Favors, you are right on track.  If you just came across my blog and would like to hop along, please start over with the birthday girl.

Please make sure you comment on all of the hop stops to be eligible for the grand prize!




Becky's favorite things are fairies, cherries, polka dots, 1950s and pin up girls.  For the card I went with a fairy card.

Recipe:

Paper-Stampin Up Rose Red, My Mind's Eye and my stash
Inkadinkado Beautiful Fairies

Copic Sketch Markers-E00, E21, E27, E29, E47, E51, RV00, RV04, Y15

Stampin Up-Classic Ink Pad and Stampin Write Marker in Rose Red

Spellbinders Nestabilities-Small Circle and Small Scallop Circle

TPC Studio Greetings

VersaFine in Onyx Black

Memento Ink in Tuxedo Black

Border punch is EK Success

Lindy Stamp Gang Moon Shadow Mist in Silhouette Silver

For my blog candy.....one lucky blog hopper will get a $10 gift card to their choice of either Michaels, Joanns, or Hobby Lobby.  To win, simply leave a comment on this post along with a way to reach you.  Extra entries if you become a friend on Facebook and my blog.  I will use Random.org and announce the winner Thursday, September 1st.

Thanks so much for hopping by.  A big thank you to Becky for allowing me to be a hop stop and letting me celebrate her birthday.

Have a fabulous day!

Your next stop is Haidee at created2bunique

Winner Of The 29 Again? Birthday Blog Hop And A Card

Hi everyone and Happy Wednesday!  Almost to the weekend and I hope you are having a fabulous day!

I want to announce the winner of the 29 Again? Birthday Blog Hop.  I first want to thank Deborah aka Scrappinmamma for letting me celebrate her birthday.  I was able to hop twice for her.  Once for her surprise hop and the other for her own birthday hop..I had a blast on both!

Now for the winner......
Finally able to get my phone camera to work again...


Eva said....
Great card, i love the colors.
Eva :0) 

Congrats Eva!  Thank you so much for your sweet comment!

I have more blog hops coming so stay tuned!

I wanted to share a card I did for a sketch challenge over at Creating The Crafty Life. Each week there are 3 challenges.  Color, card sketch and layout sketch.  The color challenge was completed with the last post I did.  Here is the sketch...

Here is my take on it....

Recipe:
Paper-Stampin Up Tangerine Tango, SEI On The Coast and my scraps
Elegant Edges cricut cartridge
Border punch is EK Success
VersaFine in Onyx Black
VersaMagic in Cloud White
Craft string
TPC Studio Greetings
Inque Monarch
Sakura Gelly Roll in White
Spellbinders Nestabilities Small Scallop Oval


Thanks so much for stopping by!  Have a fabulous day!

A Card For Challenges

Hi everyone!  I hope you all are enjoying your week!

It's been awhile since I've done a regular posting.  Thank you to everybody who has stopped by for the many hops that I've been in.  I love reading your comments.  I will be announcing the winner of the 29 Again? Birthday Blog Hop tomorrow so please stay tuned.

It's been awhile since I've done challenges and I wanted to get back into doing them.  I made a card and I'm not sure what I'm doing with it yet.  Enjoy!

Recipe:
Paper-Stampin Up Crumb Cake and DCWV Cotton Bloom
Stampin Up Classic Stamp Pad in Crumb Cake
Stamp is Rain Snow Shine from The Greeting Farm
Copic Sketch Markers-E000, E00, E11, E25, E27, E29, E34, E35, E37, YG63, YG67
Atyou Spica in Peach
Lindy Stamp Gang Starburst Spray in Fuzzy Navel Peach
Prima pearls
Border punch is Martha Stewart
Spellbinders Nestabilities Small Scallop Oval

Challenges:
Creating The Crafty Life-Peach
The Sweetest Thing-Sketch (see below)



Thanks for stopping by and be sure to stop back tomorrow for the winner of the 29 Again? Birthday Blog Hop.

Have a fabulous night!

29 Again? Birthday Blog Hop

Good morning and welcome to the 29 Again? Birthday Blog Hop.  We are so glad that you decided to join us today for this ONE day blog hop that will last all day today from 12am to 11:59pm.

The blog hop is for our friend Deborah at Scrappinmama.  You may have hopped the other day for her surprise birthday blog hop.  It was a great way to celebrate her day!

If you are coming from Lisa at HoneyBearz Designs, you are right on track.  If you've just come across my blog and would like to hop along, please start with our lovely hostess Deborah at Scrappinmama.



Here is the lineup in case you get lost:

Deb - http://www.scrappingmamma.net/

Kari - http://purplefuntastickcreations.blogspot.com/

Cheryl - http://cardsbycg.blogspot.com/

Kristy - http://www.scraptasticalkreations.blogspot.com

Amber - http://www.pixiperfectcreations.blogspot.com/

Lynne - http://slasewcraftiness.blogspot.com/

Julie - http://designs-by-julie.blogspot.com/

Dena: http://missdjones.blogspot.com/

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

Janet - http://ladyluvbug.blogspot.com/

Jill - http://craftwithanangel.blogspot.com/

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

Ashley - http://theglamoroussideofscrapping.blogspot.com/  <----You Are Here

Nicolette - http://beyondscrapin.blogspot.com/   <------------Your Next Stop

Jearise - http://lorbysworld.blogspot.com/

A few things that Deborah likes are pink, brown, yellow, puppies, and polka dots.  I decided to send her this birthday card instead of the one I created for her surprise birthday hop.

Recipe:
Digi stamps are from Pink Cat Studio
Paper is My Mind's Eye Twinkle Twinkle Little Girl and Stampin Up Early Espresso
Copic Sketch Markers-C5, E13, E37, RV91, Y11
Stampin Up in Early Espresso-Stampin Write Marker and Classic Ink Pad
Atyou Spica in Clear
Martha Stewart Corner Rounder
Spellbinders Nestabilities-Small Circle and Small Scallop Circle


For my blog candy....
One lucky winner will receive a $10 gift certificate to Pink Cat Studio.  To win, leave a comment on this post.  You MUST leave a way for me to reach you.  Extra entries if you become a friend on my blog and Facebook.  I will use Random.org and announce the winner on Wednesday, August 24th.



Scrappinmamma is giving away some awesome prizes so please remember to start over at her blog.



Thanks for hopping by and have a fabulous day!

Your next stop is Nicolette at Beyond Scrapin

Sweet Stamping Treats First Ever New Release Blog Hop

Welcome to Sweet Stamping Treats First Ever New Release Blog Hop! We are so happy you are here. If you are coming from Lawern at AHobby-holic, you’re on the right track. If you just joined us, you can go back to the beginning Sweet Stamping Treats and hop along with us.

This hop is all about the new releases at Sweet Stamping Treats. The  DT and some fun friends have put together some awesome projects using SST's new digi stamps. And there are prizes! One lucky winner who comments on the SST Blog will get to choose 3 stamps from the new release.  Plus there are 3 more chances to win 1 stamp of your choice from the new releases hidden in some of the blogs on the hop! All you have to do hop along and leave comments. You must be a follower of SST and the blog where the winner is hidden to win a stamp, so make sure you comment!

Here is the linep in case you get lost.

SST - http://sweetstampingtreats.blogspot.com/

Lawern - http://ahobby-hoic.blogspot.com

Ashley - http://theglamoroussideofscrapping.blogspot.com/   -You Are Here

Janet - http://ladyluvbug.blogspot.com    -You're Next Stop

Amber   - http://pixiperfectcreations.blogspot.com/

Susan - http://susanascorner.blogspot.com/

Maria - http://mdcraftcorner.blogspot.com/

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

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

Kari - http://purplefuntastickcreations.blogspot.com

Jenn - http://stamplified.blogspot.com/

Tami -http://tamiscraftconnection.blogspot.com

Lynda - http://memoriesintyme.blogspot.com/

Mistyrose - http://sweetmagnoliarose.blogspot.com

Jamie - http://myamusinglife.blogspot.com/

Amy - http://www.lovetocrop.com




Here is my card.

Recipe:
Paper is from DCWV Celebration Stack and Stampin Up Baha Breeze
My Pink Stamper Punnylicious
Copic Sketch Markers-B93, B97, E29, E34, R29, Y11, Y15, YG67
Atyou Spica in Sand
Spellbinders Nestabilities-Small Circle and Small Scallop Circle
Martha Stewart Corner Rounder




Thanks for hopping by and have a fabulous day!




Your next stop is Janet at LadyLuvBug

A Correction In Blog Hops

Quick post.....

The My Lil' Bits Blogaversary Hop is not tomorrow.  Evidently I spaced out the day I put it in my calendar.  The event is for September 17th and not August 17th.  Sorry for the mix up.

Have a fabulous day!

Surprise Week at Paper Playtime, Winners Of Blog Hops and More Blog Hops Coming

Good morning everyone!

This week we are having a surprise challenge at Paper Playtime and I hope you will join us.

This week's challenge.....

Anything Goes

We are sponsored this challenge by Whimsie Doodles.

 

Here is what I have created for the challenge.

Recipe:
Tutorial for the corner bookmark can be found at Splitcoaststampers, click here.
Paper and ribbon are from my stash
Spellbinders Nestabilities Small Scallop Circle
Cuttlebug Swiss Dots Embossing Folder
Copic Sketch Markers-C5, E000, E00, E21, E33, R29, Y11, Y13, Y15, Y38, YG63, YR12, YR65, V17
Tim Holtz Distress Ink in Walnut Stain

Whimsie Doodles is offering a $10 Gift Certificate to their online store to the winner in this challenge.  Challenge ends Saturday, August 27th so stop on by Paper Playtime to see what the other Queens have created to get you inspired.


I want thank everyone for hopping by the last couple of days for blog hops.  Welcome new friends, I try to update as much as possible.

I need to announce the winners of the Birds & Birdcage Blog Hop first.  Thank you Sandra at 365 Days Of Cricut for allowing me to be a hop stop.

The winner is.......
Amy E said...
Oh wow! I LOVE the purples and browns!!! Sooo pretty! And purple is my favorite color, so I extra love it!!


Next is the winner of the Surprise Birthday Blog Hop For Deborah.  Thank you Lisa at HoneyBearz Designs for allowing me to be a hop stop, that was such a great surprise for Deborah and she's lucky to have a friend like you.

The winner is......
Anniebee said...
Your card is adorable, Ashley! I love the clean and simple lines of it because that's not my natural crafting style and I'm trying to do more of it. Deborah will love it! I'm already a follower.
Anniebee


Congrats ladies.  I will emailing you by the end of the day.


The next Blog Hop is on Wednesday and starts over with Lisa at My Lil' Bits for her blogaversary so hop on by and say hello.

Have a fabulous day!

Surprise Birthday Blog Hop

Welcome to the Happy Birthday Deborah!!! SURPRISE Blog Hop! Today is Deborah from Scrapping Mammas Birthday!

Some of her awesome friends have decided to have a BIG SURPRISE BIRTHDAY HOP since we can't all be in the same place for a SURPRISE party! This is the next best thing!

This blog hop is a one day blog hop to wish a very special woman (fellow crafter) a very special Happy Birthday. So Happy Birthday Deborah (aka Scrapping Mama).

If you are coming from Gina at California Scrappin', 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 keeping it a secret from Deborah. Which wasn't easy! You will visit some amazing bloggers who want to wish Deborah the Happiest Birthday EVER! We've each created a card or something extra special JUST for her!You will see some lovely projects and even have a chance to win some blog candy.

Now Let's get this party started!!

Here is a list of the complete lineup for this hop:
Lisa - http://honeybearzdesigns2011.blogspot.com/
Cheryl - http://cardsbycg.blogspot.com/
Julie - http://designs-by-julie.blogspot.com/
Kari - http://purplefuntastickcreations.blogspot.com/
Shawnee - http://blessedonthebrightside.com/
Amber - http://pixiperfectcreations.blogspot.com/
Kristy - http://scraptasticalkreations.blogspot.com/
Dawn - http://dawnsdesignsthatdelight.blogspot.com/
Rachelle - http://creationsbyrachelle.blogspot.com/
Jamie - http://myamusinglife.blogspot.com/
Lisa C - http://lisa-craft-blog.blogspot.com/
Jenny - http://www.crazyaboutcricut.blogspot.com/
Gina - http://californiascrappin-gcinderella21.blogspot.com/ - YOU ARE HERE
Ashley - http://www.theglamoroussideofscrapping.blogspot.com/ - YOUR NEXT STOP
Janet - http://createatdreamscrapbooks.blogspot.com/
Kimmarie - http://kimmarieskorner.blogspot.com/
Lisa P - http://handmadewithlove-lisa.blogspot.com/
Lynne - http://slasewcraftiness.blogspot.com/
Jearise - http://lorbysworld.blogspot.com/
Janet S - http://ladyluvbug.blogspot.com/
Linda - www.lindascreativity.blogspot.com
Nicolette - http://beyondscrapin.blogspot.com/
Brynn - http://www.flairandfrillscreativity.blogspot.com/


Since I'm going to be sending this card to Deborah, I knew that the card couldn't be that dimensional.  I decided to go with a very simple card and I hope she likes it.

Recipe:
Paper is from my stash and Stampin Up So Saffron and Early Espresso
Lindy Stamp Gang Starburst Spray in Dark Chocolate Truffle
Martha Stewart corner rounder
Seam binding came from MB's Treasurista
Spellbinders Nestabilities-Small Circle and Small Scallop Circle
TPC Studio  Greetings
Stampin Up Classic Ink in Early Espresso and So Saffron
Purple Daisy Designs
EK Success Paper Shaper Daisy



As for blog candy.  One winner will receive a goodie package with ribbons, die cuts and a few extra goodies.  To win, simply leave a message on this post.  You MUST leave a way for me to reach you.  Extra entries for becoming a friend on my blog and a friend on Facebook.  I will use Random.org and announce the winner on Tuesday, August 16th.

Thanks so much for hopping by and a very special Happy Birthday to Deborah!  I hope you have a fabulous day!

Your next hop stop is Janet at Create, Believe, Imagine at Dreamscrapbooks

Birds & Birdcages Blog Hop

 Good morning everyone!  Welcome to my blog and the Birds & Birdcages Blog Hop hosted by the lovely and talented Sandra at 365 Days Of Cricut.  I'm so glad you could join us.  If you are just coming from Sandra's blog, you are right on track.  If you just came across my blog and would like to hop along, please start over with her by clicking here.

This hop is for today and tomorrow so you have plenty of time to visit everyone's blog.  Here is the lineup.

1. Sandra http://365daysofcricut.blogspot.com/    OUR LOVELY HOSTESS

2. Ashley http://theglamoroussideofscrapping.blogspot.com/    YOU ARE HERE

3. Nadia http://www.nadiasbeautifulmess.blogspot.com/   YOUR NEXT STOP

4. Yolie http://www.justyolie.com/

5. Celeste http://touchedbyabutterfly.blogspot.com/

6. Mel http://scrappymel.blogspot.com/

7.  Monica http://simplycricutting.blogspot.com/

8.  Amy http://lv2scrapandfibrofacts.blogspot.com/

9. Corri http://www.buglvr.blogspot.com/

10. Sylvia http://www.bellascrapbookdesigns.blogspot.com/

11. Brynn http://flairandfrillscreativity.blogspot.com/

12. Jess http://www.kinderstampo.com/

13.  Pam http://www.pammejo-scrapbookflair.com/

14.  Laura http://www.makinprettythings.com/

15.  Dee http://deesdesignsfrommyheart.blogspot.com/

16.  Blue Crayons http://craftingwithblue.blogspot.com/

The hop is all about birds and birdcages.  I decided to go with a tag.  I hope you like it!

Recipe:
Trim and seam binding are from MB's Treasurista
Lindy Stamp Gang-Embossing Powder in Golden Angel Wings.  Moon Shadow Mist in Van Dyke Sepia and Moonlit Mulberry.  Starburst Sprays in Open Arms Amethyst and Green With Envy Green
Tim Holtz-Trinket Pin, Sprocket Gears, Distress Inks in Dusty Concord and Walnut Stain.  The quote came from a Tim Holtz stamp set and I'm sorry I can't remember the name of it.
Flowers are I Am Roses
Stampin Up Bliss
Inque Monarch
Cricut cartridges-Straight From The Nest and Home Decor
Staz On in Jet Black
The brown trim is from my stash


Here is another picture.  Different lighting.

On to the blog candy.  The blog candy is a $10 gift card to your choice of Michaels, Joanns or Hobby Lobby.  To win, simply leave a comment; however, you MUST leave a way for me to contact you.  Earn extra entries by becoming a friend on my blog and becoming a friend on Facebook.   I will use Random.org and announce the winner on Saturday, August 13th.

Thank you to Sandra at 365 Days Of Cricut for allowing me to be a hop stop.

Thanks for hopping by and have a fabulous day!  Your next hop stop is Nadia at Nadia's Beautiful Mess.

Winner of The That's Hot Blog Hop, Another Blog Hop Starting Tomorrow and Some Other Things

Hi everyone! 

I have a couple of things going on but I first want to start with the winner from the That's Hot Blog Hop hosted by Yolie at Just Yolie, Just Create.  Thank you so much to everyone who hopped by on Saturday, it was such a fun hop and all the ladies did such a fabulous job!  A huge thank you to Yolie for allowing me to be a part of it.  Yolie, I hope to hop with you again soon!

Now for the the winner of the $10 gift certificate to The Greeting Farm.....

Lisa's Creative Niche said...
This is beautiful, and super hot, hehehe! I LOVE these stamps sooooo much! They remind me of betty boop, whom I've loved since I was little! Thanks!
Lisa

Congrats Lisa!  I will be sending you an email before the end of the day.


I have another blog hop starting tomorrow.  Birds & Birdcage Blog Hop starts over with Sandra at 365 Of Cricut.  Hop on by, it's a 2 day hop so you'll have plenty of time to comment.


And lastly.  I'm proud to share a new crafting community.  Creating The Crafty Life is an awesome community filled with discussions, swaps, events and challenges.  I wanted to show everyone a project that was recently submitted for a color challenge that is held every week.  This color challenge was to use pink somewhere on your project.  I also wanted to test out my new cricut cartridge Flower Shoppe.  I hope you like it.

Recipe:
Paper mache dress form was from Joanns
My Studio Acrylic Paint in Black
Flower and pearl swirl are from Recollections
Lindy Stamp Gang-Starburst Spray in Cotton Candy Pink and Black Orchid Silver
Feather, stick pin, beads, lace, brads and other embellishments are all from my stash and KARLAS001 Etsy
Flower Shoppe cricut cartridge

A view from the back.

 The color challenge this week is red.  The tutorial was done by worker4ever123 and 123cardmaker on You Tube.  You can find how to make the pin cushion, by clicking here.  The ladies that did this tutorial are fabulous.

Recipe:
Paper is from my stash
Flowers are I Am Roses
Lindy Stamp Gang Starburst Spray in Ghostly Gargoyle White
Bling is from Recollections
Pearls and trim are from my stash
Fabric was picked up at Joanns


A view from the back.

I also wanted to show everyone the cutest bag that we made during a video chat class last week....

Recipe:
Paper is DCWV Black Currant
Flower is Recollections
Ribbons are from my stash


Thanks so much for visiting and be sure to check out Creating The Crafty Life.  And don't forget to hop on by tomorrow for the Birds & Birdcage Blog Hop.

Have a fabulous evening!

That's Hot Blog Hop

Good morning and welcome to the That's Hot Blog Hop hosted by the lovely and talented Yolie at Just Yolie, Just Create.  If you just came from visiting Mari at MJ's Corner , you are right on track.  If you have just come across my blog and would like to hop along, please start over with Yolie.

The hop is all about projects that make you say "That's Hot".  Please make sure you visit all the blogs as everyone has worked super hard.

Here is the entire line up in case you get lost.

Yolie-http://www.justyolie.com/  -OUR LOVELY HOSTESS

Xochitl-http://cricutcritter.blogspot.com/

Tammy-http://tammyjennings.blogspot.com/

Angie-http://angie-scrappinmemories.blogspot.com/

 Celeste-http://touchedbyabutterfly.blogspot.com/

Debbie-http://www.scrappingmamma.net/

Ann-http://annlenth.blogspot.com/

Mari-http://mariaschulz.blogspot.com/

Ashley- http://theglamoroussideofscrapping.blogspot.com/  -YOU ARE HERE

Christel-http://www.onescrappinsista.blogspot.com/  -YOUR NEXT STOP

Jani-http://papercompulsions.blogspot.com/

Sherry-http://cookiejarstamps.blogspot.com/

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

Melin-http://papercraftingworld.blogspot.com/

Gaby-http://www.gabycreates.com/

When I think of something that's hot, I think of the sun because let's face it....the sun is hot lol.  I went with the hottie Cheeky Beach from The Greeting Farm and I love how my card turned out.  Enjoy!

From the front, just a normal card....

But it's actually an easel card...

Recipe:

Cheeky Beach from The Greeting Farm

Cricut Cartridges-Simply Charmed & Everyday PaperDolls

Copic Sketch Markers-E21, E25, E27, E29, E50, E51, R27, R29, Y13, Y15, YR16, YR68

Atyou Spica in Lemon

Paper is DCWV Mango Frost & Core'dinations Glitz & Glam

Sentiments were typed from my computer

Spellbinders Nestabilities-Small Circle and Small Scallop Circle

A view from the side...

For blog candy....it's a $10 gift certificate to The Greeting Farm.  To win, simply leave a comment and a way for me to reach you.  Extra entries if you become a friend on Facebook and become a friend on my blog.  I will use Random.org and announce the winner on Monday, August 8th. 

Thank you so much to Yolie at Just Yolie, Just Create for allowing me to be a hop stop.

Thank you for hopping by and have a fabulous day!  Your next hop stop is Christel at Scrappin Sista.