Halloween Goody Bags

Happy Wednesday my fellow bloggers!!  I hope you are having a great week so far and that my East Coast followers are staying safe!  Our family has been sending lots of prayers your way!  Today I wanted to share with you the goody bags I made for my youngest daughter to pass out to her soccer and basketball teams.  I was inspired by Jin at Under a Cherry Tree to use the free font for October from Lettering Delights.

I used the letter "o" from LD's Franks Friends Alphabet and used the print and cut feature on my Cameo to cut out the pumpkins.  The treat bags are from Walmart in the jewelry making section - they are a nice size for a small treat.  The sentiment is from Cardz TV Stamps set "Oct 31st".  

I am entering this in the following challenges -
My Craft Spot - Too Cute to Spook
Cameo Creations Challenge - Halloween Treats

Pam's Spooktacular 40th Birthday Blog Hop Day 2

What is more fun than a birthday? Spooktacular projects made by amazing friends! Welcome back to the 2nd of hopping to celebrate Pam of MzLavr2's Creations 40th birthday! If you have arrived from Maria's blog you are right on track! If you missed the beginning you will want to head over to the Birthday Girl's blog!  Not only are we sharing fun Halloween projects, we have a lot of fabulous goodies for our trick or treaters!
Our Sponsors are:
 1. Jen over at Girl Boy Girl designs is giving a full digital kit to one luck winner! Please go like and comment on her Facebook page and let her know you stopped by from Pam's Spooktacular 40th Birthday hop! You can find her stuff at the digichick.   (Pam is on her Creative Team)
2.  Scrapbook Stamp Society is handing out 3 digi stamps to one lucky trick or treater! I know we are all so excited! Best part is you win digi stamps so there is no shipping!

3. Little Scraps of Heaven Designs is giving one lucky trick or treater their Ghouls Night Out paper piecing pattern set.  4. Erica from Erica's Craft Room is giving one trick or treater a Cricut Cartridge!  5. *** There is an overall grand prize sponsored by Lisa from Scrapping with Lisa Designs. It is $20 in free Halloween files!  Lisa is asking that you become a follower of each blog along the hop as well as her design team blog .  In order to qualify for the goodies we have listed, please Comment “Trick or Treat” and let each of us know what you love the most about our projects on every blog while trick or treating!  Here is my SpOOkTacUlaR project:    I have 2 halloween cards to share with you 

I used Create a Critter 2 and Cardz TV Stamps "Boo to You" set

The bat is from Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons and the sentiment is from Cardz TV Stamps "Boo to You" set

   Thank you for checking out my project! The next house on the street is Amy.  Thanks for Trick or Treating our blogs!!

Pam ~ http://mzlavr2.blogspot.com/

Jennifer F. - http://wunderscreations.blogspot.com

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

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

Ashley - http://thebloghopprincess.blogspot.com

Nancy- http://alwaysastorycreationsbynancy.blogspot.com/

Miranda - http://www.nanasscrapspot.com

Lissa Marie www.somanycrafts.com

Vanessa T - http://wwwpaperkraftsunlimiteddesings.blogspot.com

Paula http://preciouspagesbypaula.blogspot.com

KrisParsons - http://scrappinbykris.blogspot.com

Maria Matter - http://joyfulstamper.blogspot.com

Nicole Elliott - http://teachdanz.blogspot.com

Amy T- http://thebestofme-amy.blogspot.ca/

Lluvia- http://sweetbirdmemories.blogspot.com

Torri - http://bitsnpiecescustomcreations.blogspot.com/

Carolyn- http://www.grandmacarol46580.blogspot.com/

Jennifer J- http://creativecricutdesigns.blogspot.com

Erica http://mycricutcraftroom.blogspot.com

Jessi~ http://mylifeinartsncrafts.blogspot.com/

Pam's Spooktacular 40th Blog Hop

What is more fun than a birthday? Spooktacular projects made by amazing friends! We are hopping for 2 days sharing 40 Spooktacular projects to celebrate Pam of MzLavr2's Creations 40th birthday! If you have arrived from Amber's blog you are right on track! If you missed the beginning you will want to head over to the Birthday Girl's blog!  Not only are we sharing fun Halloween projects, we have a lot of fabulous goodies for our trick or treaters!
Our Sponsors are:
 1. Jen over at Girl Boy Girl designs is giving a full digital kit to one luck winner! Please go like and comment on her Facebook page and let her know you stopped by from Pam's Spooktacular 40th Birthday hop! You can find her stuff at the digichick.   (Pam is on her Creative Team)
2.  Scrapbook Stamp Society is handing out 3 digi stamps to one lucky trick or treater! I know we are all so excited! Best part is you win digi stamps so there is no shipping!

3. Little Scraps of Heaven Designs is giving one lucky trick or treater their Ghouls Night Out paper piecing pattern set.  4. Erica from Erica's Craft Room is giving one trick or treater a Cricut Cartridge!  5. *** There is an overall grand prize sponsored by Lisa from Scrapping with Lisa Designs. It is $20 in free Halloween files!  Lisa is asking that you become a follower of each blog along the hop as well as her design team blog .  In order to qualify for the goodies we have listed, please Comment “Trick or Treat” and let each of us know what you love the most about our projects on every blog while trick or treating!  Here is my SpOOkTacUlaR project: 

This cute halloween treat holder is made using this set from SVG Attic.    Thank you for checking out my project! The next house on the street is Amy.   Please be sure to stop back tomorrow for Day 2 of the hop!!  Here is the full lineup in case you get lost along the way - 

1. Pam Lavertu - http://mzlavr2.blogspot.com/
2. Jennifer F. - http://wunderscreations.blogspot.com
3. CallyAnn - http://callyanncraftycreations.blogspot.com/
4. Lisa P - http://handmadewithlove-lisa.blogspot.com/
5. Pam Lash - http://lovebugcreations3.blogspot.com/
6. Sandy S. - http://simplycraftycreationsbysandys.blogspot.com
7. Robin - http://scrapandchat.blogspot.com/
8. Susanne A.- http://handmade-tear.blogspot.com/
9. Ashley - http://thebloghopprincess.blogspot.com
10. Kris Parsons - http://scrappinbykris.blogspot.com
11. Miranda - http://www.nanasscrapspot.com/
12. Wanda (Deezy) - http://www.deezydoesiteezy.blogspot.com/
13. Tammy B - http://anonymouscricuter.blogspot.ca/
14. Vanessa T - http://wwwpaperkraftsunlimiteddesings.blogspot.com
15. jennifer w. http://cluelesscrafter-jennifer.blogspot.com/
16. Amber http://pixiperfectcreations.blogspot.com/
17. Nicole Elliott - http://teachdanz.blogspot.com/
18. Amy T - http://thebestofme-amy.blogspot.ca/
19. Lori - http://scrappinmystressaway.blogspot.com/
20. Jessi http://mylifeinartsncrafts.blogspot.com

PPPR design team post

Happy Wednesday my fellow bloggers!  I hope your week is off to a good start.  I am back with another project for Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons and I have another scrapbook layout for you.  I have to say that I am having a great time using Lisa's files on my scrapbook layouts.  It feels so good to get some scrapbook pages done.  As I mentioned before, I had put my scrapbooking on a shelf for about 5 years due to a major home remodel that my hubby and I did (we put a 2nd story on our house all by ourselves).  I have let go of the idea of "catching up" on all those years and instead am working on the "now".   All of my pumpkins are cut from the Pumpkin Patch Cutting Files.  I created the title myself and the borders were in my scrapbooking stash.  

 Thanks for stopping by today and don't forget to check out the rest of the PPPR design team's projects HERE.

PPPR Halloween Blog Hop

Welcome to Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons' Halloween Blog Hop.  You should have arrived here from my fellow design teammate Jeanne.  If you didn't start with us at the top of the blog you can head over to Lisa's blog to start at the beginning.  Lisa is offering some great blog candy and in order to be eligible you need to stop and visit each person in the hop today.  There aren't too many of us so it shouldn't take long and I don't think you will be disappointed as you see what each of us has made today using some of Lisa's great files.

I decided to make some cupcake toppers for my project.  I did a print and cut using my Silhouette Cameo and the Halloween Critters Cutting Files along with the Halloween Herringbone and Polka Dot Digital Paper.  I used the ghost from the cutting files and some polka dotted paper to create the border around my ghost.  I have really been enjoying Lisa's halloween files because they are cute and not scary.  I am not really into the scary side of halloween :-)  My daughter helped me put the toppers together with some colored toothpicks and my ATG gun.  If you have never tried making cupcake toppers using the print and cut feature of your machine, HERE is a great tutorial.

 All of these yummy looking cupcakes were decorated by my youngest daughter and her friend :-)

Here is the lineup for the blog hop in case you get lost or just want to go back and visit us again :-)  Thanks for stopping by today, have a blessed weekend!!

Lisa ~ http://prettypaperprettyribbons.blogspot.com/

Ana Maria ~ http://www.shortycreations.com/

Candace ~ http://scrappin2littleprincesses.blogspot.com/

Melisa ~ http://melisascraftycreations.blogspot.com/

Jeanne ~ http://www.jeannespapercrafts.com/

Nicole ~ http://teachdanz.blogspot.com/

Barb ~ http://www.bugbites411.blogspot.com/

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I am entering this in the following challenges -

The Cameo Spotlight - challenge #6 Halloween

Cut It Up challenge #4: Create a Halloween/spooky themed project

***for the Cardz TV Stamps "Fall-o-ween Challenge" go HERE***

Welcome back to another Cut It Up Challenge.  This time the challenge is to create  Halloween/spooky themed project.  Don't forget that your project needs to involve a die cut.  I decided to use a file from SVG Attic to create this fun 3d witch's hat.  I am certainly no expert in the art of 3d paper piecing but I do enjoy a good challenge and gluing this cute little baby together was definitely that :-)  The designer paper is from a few random packs of Studio G papers I have in my stash.  The flair button is also Studio G from Walmart.  The button, ribbon and cardstock are all Recollections.  The great halloween twine is from Trendy Twine who happens to be this week's sponsor!!  I love this twine - I fear I may hoard it, I like it so much, LOL!  The rosette is cut from this Lettering Delights file.  

Trendy Twine is the sponosr for this challenge.  Check out this awesome prize - don't you want to win this???  Well, get to it now, create a Halloween/spooky project including a die cut and enter the Cut It Up challenge HERE.  While you are at it make sure to check out the rest of the inspiration provided by the Cut It Up design team.  
                                 
I am entering my project in the following challenges:

Paper Playtime Welcome to Booville

Cardz TV stamps challenge 17 "Fall-o-ween Fun"

Happy Friday! 

Today is the beginning of a brand new challenge over at Cardz TV!

Cardz TV Stamps Design Team Ch#17:

"Fall-o-ween Fun"

Starts: Friday, October 19th 12:00 am EST

Ends: Thursday, October 25th, Noon EST

Details: Create a HALLOWEEN or FALL card, layout, or craft project.

Prize: 1 set of Cardz TV Stamps of the winner's choice

Winner (chosen by random.org) Announced: Friday, October 26th @ Cardz TV

Here's my FALL-o-ween project I made 

featuring the brand new stamp set,

"FALL FUN" by Cardz TV Stamps:

I used a freebie file from Designs on Cloud 9's "Fall Flourish" set for my card base.  The leaves are from the Silhouette store.  I inked all of the edges of my card and leaves, added some twine and a button, and 3 orange rhinestone gems.  Both of my sentiments are form Cardz TV stamp set "Fall Fun".

Winner of Melisa's Crafty Creations Blog Hop

The winner of my blog candy for Melisa's Crafty Creations Blog Hop is - 

15:PatriciaOctober 13, 2012 6:49 AM

Such a great halloween page! Very fun! thanks for the chance- floresfour@aol.com

congratulations!! I will send you an email today!!  Thanks to all of you who stopped by and visited over the weekend - have a blessed week!

Melisas Crafty Creations Blog Hop

Welcome to Melisas Crafty Creations Blog Hop in honor of Melisas blogaversary!! There are lots of fun projects to be inspired by in this hop and some great blog candy too so make sure you stop at each blog along the way. If you didn't arrive her from Lisa's blog and want to start at the beginning, go HERE.

I have a scrapbook layout to share with you.  I have recently started scrapbooking again after a LONG hiatus (5 years) and am using my electronic die cutting machine(s) for the purpose I originally bought them for :-)  This layout is from my youngest daughter's school halloween party from last year.  The cute spiders and spider web in the corner are from Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons - "Halloween Critters Cutting Files".  The spiderweb border is from SVG Attic's - "Bootiful Borders".  I created my journaling box using Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons - "Halloween Herringbone and Polka Dot" digital papers and my silhouette cameo.  

  I also have some of my own blog candy for you today!!  All you have to do is be a follower of my blog and leave me a comment along with a way to get a hold of you if you are the lucky winner!  (United States shipping addresses only please)  

6x6 My Minds Eye Paper Pad "Stella Rose"

Here is the blog hop lineup in case you get lost along the way:-)  Thanks for stopping by today!

Melisa -   www.MelisasCraftyCreations.blogspot.com
Anna  - www.stampanna.com
Annette  - http://aspoonfullofsugarcrafts.blogspot.com
Barb  - www.bugbites411.blogspot.com
Candace -  www.scrappin2littleprincesses.blogspot.com
Elizabeth  - www.217Creations.com
Gloria - http://gloriasgoofycraftspot.blogspot.com/
Jeanne  - www.jeannespapercrafts.com
Julie  - http://jk-littlebitofbling.blogspot.com/
Kathy -  http://kathyand3kids.blogspot.com
Lisa  - http://prettypaperprettyribbons.blogspot.com/
Nicole  - http://teachdanz.blogspot.com
Rebekah  - http://craftyteachermom.blogspot.com/

"Bee Careful" - PPPR Design Team Day

Happy Wednesday my fellow bloggers!!  I am back to share another layout I made using some of Lisa's awesome files from Pretty Paper Graphics!  I used the "Honey Bees Cutting Files" for the die cuts - bees, beehive and tree and then I also used the "School Days Pattern Pack" digital paper to create my journaling box.  I did a print and cut using the white lined paper out of the set and cropped it into a rectangle using the Silhouette Software and then printed and cut it out with my Cameo.  However, if you are good with a graphics program like Photoshop you could do something similar and just cut by hand.  The honeycomb background shape is a file I got from the Silhouette Store.  I added a few bee stickers I had in my stash and I regret to say I do not remember what font I used to cut out my title.  Don't forget to visit the Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons (PPPR) blog to see the projects from the rest of the design team.

The pictures are from a camping trip we took a few years back.  Withing the first hour of arrival at the camp site, we went on a "nature walk".  My daughter and niece unfortunately stepped on a yellow jacket nest and several of us fell victim to bee stings - even the dog:-(  My youngest daughter is the one crying in the picture. She was determined to never leave the tent trailer for the rest of the trip but we got her out after her uncle bought the "bug guns" so that she and her cousin could catch those nasty bees:-)

Thanks for stopping by today - have a blessed week:-) and stop by for a visit on Friday as I am in a blog hop to celebrate Melisa's blogaversary!

Cut It Up Challenges #4 Breast Cancer Awarenss

***for my Cardz TV "Boos and buttons" challenge post go HERE***

Welcome back to another Cut It Up Challenge!  This time the theme is Breast Cancer Awareness.  My project is a card using an svg file I got from Cre8tive Cutz and it was a freebie!  I used some pretty pink polka dotted paper for the background and accented with a dark gray.  Added some doodling and some pretty pearls and voila!  Now it's your turn!  All you need to do to participate in this challenge is create a project in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month and remember to include a die cut:-)  You can head over to the Cut It UP Challenge blog HERE to link up your project and to see what the rest of the Cut It Up design team came up with for this challenge.

I am also going to link this project with "Link Up for Pink".  

CARDZ TV Ch# 16 "Buttons & Boo's"

Today is the beginning of a brand new challenge for

Cardz TV Stamps Design Team Ch#16:

"Buttons & Boo's!"

Starts: Friday, Oct. 5th@ 12:00 am EST

Ends: Thurs, Oct. 11th @ Noon EST

Details: Create a card, layout or craft project for Halloween using Buttons! 

Prize: 1 set of Cardz TV Stamps of the winner's choice

Winner (chosen by random.org) Announced: Friday, Oct. 12th @ Cardz TV

So excited to show you what I made for this challenge!

I have been wanting to try a "starburst" card for awhile now. After viewing a great video tutorial on how to do a starburst pattern with my silhouette, I decided to make a halloween card using this technique. The cute little "bat" is a chipboard piece from Bo Bunny. I spiced him up a bit with some stickles. The halloween twine is from Trendy Twine - absolutely love it! I used Cardz TV stamp set "October 31st" for my sentiment. It is hard to tell from the picture but I curled my banner for my sentiment to give it more dimension. Added my buttons so that I was "official" for the challenge and VOILA!! A halloween card ready to go! Now it is your turn - can't wait to see what you make:-) Enter your project here to be eligible for the prize!

3 girl jam and Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons blog hop and a SALE!!

I just wanted to pop in and let you know about the blog hop that is being co-sponsored by 3 Girl Jam and Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons.



The hop begins HERE.  After you are inspired by the designers, make sure you check out the new releases at Pretty Paper Graphics.  Lisa is having another sale just in time to pick up these great new files she has released.