My Thoughts & Scraps

Friday, April 13, 2018

Birds of a Feather Blog Hop

Welcome to the
Birds of a Feather Blog Hop

This is a blog hop featuring projects featuring our feathered friends and their gorgeous feathers!

You should have arrived from (Kim http://pinkzebrapapercreations.blogspot.com/ ) but if you need to start at the beginning, head over to Connie Can Crop

This is a one day blog hop, but you have until Sunday at 10pm to finish hopping and leaving your love for all of these talented crafters.

One lucky hopper will win this gorgeous stamp from Fun Stampers Journey donated by Connie Can Crop.

What do you need to do to win? Easy... become a follower of each of the fabulous blogs in this hop and leave each of them a comment letting them know what you like best about their projects.

You will have until 10 pm Sunday to finish the hop and leave your comments on every blog to be eligible to win.

Winners will be announced on Wednesday 4/18/18 at Connie Can Crop.

Be sure to follow everyone and leave a comment along the way!

Now on to my project.

I decided to make a card for my cousin's wedding coming up the 28th of this month. The card base is Recollections Card and Envelope 4 in x 5.5 in Card Pack. The blue lace and grey paper are the same sheet from Authentique 6 x 6 in Latest and Greatest Paper Pad that I cut down to fit the card. The stamps are from Close to My Heart I Do Occasions My Acrylix stamp set. I used VersaFine Onyx Black Pigment ink and stamped them on typing paper. The pearl bling is from my stash. That's all I have to share. Your next stop is Alicia- link below- where I'm sure she has something awesome to share!

Next head on over to (Alicia http://goldengoddessdesigns.blogspot.com)

Here's our line up in case you get lost along the way.

Connie- http://conniecancrop.blogspot.com

Kim-www.pinkzebrapapercreations.blogspot.com

Amanda- https://salnclts76.blogspot.com/

Alicia- http://goldengoddessdesigns.blogspot.com/

Sarah- https://sarahbiswabic.blogspot.com/

Veronica- https://vickyscrappingpassion.blogspot.com/

Miranda- http://www.nanasscrapspot.com
Rebecca-http://rebeccaanndesigns.com/home2/rebeccaa/

Friday, March 9, 2018

Cup of Joe Blog Hop

Welcome to the
Cup of Joe Blog Hop

This is a blog hop featuring projects full of my favorite drink, COFFEE!! So grab your favorite cup of Joe and enjoy a coffee break with all these fabulous projects!

You should have arrived from (Veronica https://vickyscrappingpassion.blogspot.com/) but if not head over to
Connie Can Crop, she is the beginning of this hop!!

This is a one day blog hop, but you have until Sunday at 10pm to finish hopping and leaving your love for all of these talented crafters.

One lucky hopper will win 3 free SVG files from our fabulous sponsor this month!!

What do you need to do to win? Easy... become a follower of each of the fabulous blogs in this hop and leave each of them a comment letting them know what you like best about their projects.

You will have until 10 pm Sunday to finish the hop and leave your comments on every blog to be eligible to win.

Winners will be announced on Wednesday 3/14/18 at Connie Can Crop.

Be sure to follow everyone and leave a comment along the way!

Now on to my project:

I originally had something else, but decided to change my mind since I couldn't find a sentiment. This definitely screams coffee!! The card base is Recollections Card and Envelope 4 in x 5.5 in Card Pack. The stamped image and sentiment are both from Unity Stamp Company Warm Inside kit. I colored in the image with various sets of colored pencils. The patterned paper as well as the backgrounds behind the stamps are from Craft Smith Love U A Latte 12 in x 12 in Paper Pad. I will add this card to my card stash to be used in the future. That's all I have to share today. Thanks for hopping along. I will have another to share soon that I am mailing to a friend if you would like to come back to see it. Next head on over to Kim http://pinkzebrapapercreations.blogspot.com/ where I'm sure she has something sweet to share!

Here's our line up in case you get lost along the way.

Connie- http://conniecancrop.blogspot.com

Sandy- https://simplycraftycreationsbysandys.blogspot.com/

Holli- http://sunflowerholli.blogspot.com

Alicia- http://goldengoddessdesigns.blogspot.com/

Veronica- https://vickyscrappingpassion.blogspot.com/

Amanda- https://salnclts76.blogspot.com/

Kim-www.pinkzebrapapercreations.blogspot.com

Shannon- http://shannonhdesigns.blogspot.com/
Miranda- http://www.nanasscrapspot.com

Friday, February 23, 2018

Stay A Little Bit Wild

I followed the above sketch from Paper Issues to complete my layout. The main patterned paper is from Pink Paislee Wild Child 08 and the title- Stay A Little Bit Wild is from Cocoa Vanilla Studio Bohemian Dream Journal sheet. I purchased both from Paper Issues, but the Wild Child set is no longer available. The photo mats and date strip are from Scrapbooking Memories Reversible Cardstock Borders & Accents. I used Studio Calico Dear Lizzy roller stamp and Versa Fine Onyx Black pigment ink to stamp the date- Sep 17, 2017. The heart sticker is from Glitter Foam Stickers Collection from Dollar Tree. The picture is of me at the Grand Canyon for the first time and that's what the journaling states that I typed on my computer. I made this layout as simple as possible since the background paper is so busy. You still have until March 4 to enter a layout in with the sketch if you are a member of the Paper Issues Facebook group. TFL and have a great weekend!

Friday, February 9, 2018

So Sweet Blog Hop

Welcome to the SO SWEET Blog Hop

This is a blog hop featuring projects full of yummy treats!!
You should have arrived from (ALICIA http://goldengoddessdesigns.blogspot.com/)
but to start at the very sweet beginning head over to
Connie Can Crop (conniecancrop.blogspot.com)
This is a one day blog hop, but you have until Sunday at 10pm to finish hopping and leaving your love for all of these talented crafters.
Rebecca Ann Designs (http://rebeccaanndesigns.com/ ) is our sponsor for this hop!!

One lucky winner will win a beautiful stamp from Close to my Heart.

(valid to ship in the US only)

What do you need to do to win? Easy... become a follower of each of the fabulous blogs in this hop and leave each of them a comment letting them know what you like best about their projects.

You will have until 10 pm Sunday to finish the hop and leave your comments on every blog to be eligible to win.

Winners will be announced on Wednesday 2/14/18 at Connie Can Crop.

Be sure to follow everyone and leave a comment along the way!

I decided to make a Valentine's Day card for this hop since Valentine's Day is coming up. My sweet item is a cupcake stamp from Unity Stamp Company ...so glad you were born February Unity Sentiment Kit 2016. I stamped it with VersaFine Onyx Black Pigment Ink on typing paper and colored it in with various sets of colored pencils. The card base is Recollections 4 in x 5.5 in Value Pack Cards & Envelopes. The patterned paper is from Recollections 6 in x 6 in Home Basics Paper Pad that I trimmed down to fit the card. The Happy Valentine's Day stamp is a Craft Smart stamp that I also stamped with the same VersaFine ink on typing paper and colored with some of the same colored pencils. The heart sticker duo is from a Paper House Productions 3D sticker set. I wanted to keep the card CAS (Clean And Simple) since the paper is kinda busy. That's all I have for you today. Have a great weekend and Valentine's Day!!

Next head on over to (REBECCA http://rebeccaanndesigns.com/) I'm sure she has something sweet and awesome to share!

Here's our line up in case you get lost along the way.
Connie- http://conniecancrop.blogspot.com
Angela- mermaidsnmonograms.blogspot.com
Alicia- http://goldengoddessdesigns.blogspot.com/
Amanda- https://salnclts76.blogspot.com/
Rebecca- http://rebeccaanndesigns.com/
Miranda- http://www.nanasscrapspot.com
Cindy- https://cindys-greencricut.blogspot.com/
Sandy- https://simplycraftycreationsbysandys.blogspot.com/
Shannon- http://shannonhdesigns.blogspot.com/
Veronica- https://vickyscrappingpassion.blogspot.com/
Kim- www.pinkzebrapapercreations.blogspot.com
Holli- http://sunflowerholli.blogspot.com

Monday, January 22, 2018

Say Cheese

I just recently developed this picture and thought I'd never find paper to put it on. I remembered that I bought this paper- The Paper Studio Cameras w/ Floral- recently from Hobby Lobby and thought it fit! I decided to go with Say Cheese as the title, because the picture was basically a snapshot. The title is actually a journaling block, but can be used as both. The title and the photo mat are both from Colorbok 12" Paper Signature Hopscotch and the journaling mat is from Prima Marketing Moulin Rouge 6" x 6" paper stack. The journaling states that the picture is of Jenn and I after the first day of Stamp and Scrapbook Expo at Mesa, AZ. Jenn is Laura's cousin and was willing to hang out with me for a little bit when I arrived to AZ and while I was waiting on Laura.

a close-up of the title

I wanted to keep this layout as simple as possible since the paper is busy enough. TFL!

Friday, January 12, 2018

Snow Fun Blog Hop

Welcome to ...

the SNOW FUN
Blog Hop
This is a blog hop all about those white fluffy snowflakes and all the fun you can have in them!
You should have arrived from (Miranda http://www.nanasscrapspot.com/) but if you happened here by mistake then head over to
Connie Can Crop (http://conniecancrop.blogspot.com/) she is the beginning of this hop!
This is a one day blog hop, but you have until Sunday to finish hopping and leaving your love for all of these talented elves.

Connie Can Crop is your sponsor for this hop!!
One lucky winner will win a beautiful stamp from Fun Stampers Journey.

(valid to ship in the US only)
What do you need to do to win? Easy... become a follower of each of the fabulous blogs in this hop and leave each of them a comment letting them know what you like best about their projects.
You will have until 10 pm Sunday to finish the hop and leave your comments.
Winners will be announced on Wednesday 1/17/18 at Connie Can Crop.
Be sure to follow everyone and leave a comment along the way!

Now on to my project. I decided to do a layout of snow pictures. The patterned paper is from Pebbles Home For Christmas Patterned Paper Pad. The snowflake ribbon/border and photo mats are RAKs. I also added 2 snowflakes from the ribbon at the end of my title- Snowpocalypse. We don't see much snow here in NC so the town pretty much shuts down so that's why I call it Snowpocalypse. I used the Chiller font on Word on the biggest size font to type my title. The snowman stamp is from my stash- I think it is from Unity Stamp Company, but I can't find it on their website. I colored it in with NPW 50/50 Two-Tone Colored Pencils and Gelly Roll Metallic Pen. I used Versa Fine Onyx Black Pigment Ink to stamp it. I typed my journaling on my computer again and it states that this is about 6 inches of snow in our front and back yards that fell during the early hours of January 4, 2018. It was too cold to make a snowman so I decided to add a snowman stamp.