Scrappin' 2 Little Princesses

EAD Designs Monday Blog Hop

2012-02-20T08:00:00.000-07:00

Welcome to the weekly EAD Designs Blog Hop!!! :) If you are here from Amy's blog then you are in the right spot! If you're just stopping in to check on my blog, make sure to start back at the beginning so you can get in on ALL the EAD inspiration!! PLUS - if you leave a comment on each stop in the hop, you will be entered to win some awesome EAD goodies!!!

I made this decorative plate using vinyl rub-ons that I won from a Customer Showcase on the EAD Designs blog, before I became a DT member. (More about the customer showcase later!! :) This plate took me, no exaggerating, about 30 seconds to "make". I bought the plate for about $3.50. The all I did was peel the backing off the vinyl, rub it onto the plate, and peel of the transfer paper!! Sooooo easy!!!

I actually made it as a Valentine's Day decoration, but loved it so much I'm going to leave it up on our counter!! I just have to buy a stand for the plate now.... I love how the colors came together!! The teal color of the plate doesn't show that well in the pic, but it looks great with the bright pink!!

Now hop over to Jenn's blog to see what awesome project she has for you!!!

Candace (you are HERE)

Jenn (NEXT stop!)

Did you know there is a place on the EAD Designs blog - Customer Showcase - where you can link up all your projects using EAD Designs products??? Each month they draw a random winner who receives some awesome goodies from Emily at EAD!! Make sure you show off your projects!!! :)

PS - I am also having a giveaway now!! Check out THIS link to be entered to win a Cricut Cartridge! :)

3 Winners!!

2012-02-18T14:11:00.000-07:00

Hey Everyone!! No project today... just WINNERS!! Random.org has choosen three lucky winners for the prizes given by the three sponsors of my blog hop!!

The Timeless Pieces stamp set, donated by Pink By Design is...

Julia from
http://paperandscrapscreations.blogspot.com/

The $25 gift certificate from Pretty Little Studio goes to...

misstamper

missstamper (at) yahoo.com

One more awesome $25 gift certificate from EAD Designs was won by...

Megn

mjacobitz@gmail.com

I will be emailing all the winners shortly!! Thanks to everyone who hopped!! :)

EAD Designs Color Challenge

2012-02-17T00:00:00.000-07:00

************** For the Anniversary Amore Hop - click HERE!!!

Today my project was inspired by the Color Challenge over at the EAD Designs' blog! The colors this week are black and white!!!

For my project I used the Vintage Treasures Stickerz set:

I cut the rosette from an SVG from Lettering Delights and the frame from the Silhouette store. The SOAR ticket is from the Just the Ticket stamp set by Pink By Design. I used a black paperclip to 'pin' the ticket onto the card.

The color challenge over at EAD Designs is not a challenge you want to pass on... Let me tell you why:

1. EVERY person who participates gets a coupon for 25% off an entire purchase from their store!!!

2. The winner receives a $20 coupon to their store

3. The winner ALSO gets the opportunity to be a guest designer on the EAD Blog for a month!!!

Talk about win-win!!! I can't wait to see your projects!!! You have until Feb 23rd to LINK UP!!

Pink By Design Wednesday!!

2012-02-15T08:47:00.000-07:00

THIS IS MY SECOND POST OF THE DAY - FOR THE ANNIVERSARY AMORE HOP, PLEASE SCROLL DOWN!!!

**** Check out THIS link to be entered to win a Cricut Cartridge! :)

Hey everyone!! It's another Pink By Design post day!! This is my last week of posting twice a week since there are new DT members who are going to start posting their projects!! How exciting! Make sure you check out the Pink By Design blog daily for TONS of inspiration! Each person on the DT has a different style and has their own specialty project type!!

Here is my project today...

Anniversary Amore Blog Hop!!!

2012-02-15T06:00:00.000-07:00

Hi friends!!!! Welcome to the Anniversary Amore Blog Hop!! I have a lot of super talented crafty friends in this hop lineup who are helping me celebrate my blog's very first anniversary by creating LOVE projects!! :) So exciting! When I started this blog I never ever expected to meet so many amazing crafters. I really do think people in this community are sooo kind and encouraging!!! Speaking of kind and encouraging - we have three AMAZING sponsors for this hop!!!!!!! Check these out...

Pink By Design is giving away their Timeless Pieces stamp set!! So fitting for the occasion! :) I have this set and am in love with it!!! (Check out the post earlier today for a card I made using this set!! :))

Pretty Little Studio is giving one lucky hopper a $25 gift certificate to their online store!!!!!! I have recently discovered this company and they are so great.

EAD Designs has also given us a $25 gift certificate to their store to give away!!! Like I said before, amazing!! You're head will be spinning when looking at all their products - everything from nail decals, to stickers, to wall vinyl!!

These companies all have something in common( besides sponsoring this hop) - they each have an awesome blog with soo many inspiring projects!! Make sure to check them all out and leave a little love for being so generous!! :)

Make sure to leave a comment on each blog in the hop (with a way for me to contact you!) to have a chance to win the prizes the sponsors have donated!! :)

Onto the hop!!!! I made this card for my best friend's wedding in a week. Her and her fiance are getting married on the beach in Mexico!! It's going to be beautiful!!

The bride and groom came from SVGcuts and I embossed the bride's dress with my Divine Swirls embossing folder. The crinkle ribbon was purchased from the Pink by Design store a long time ago.... Unfortunately, they don't sell it anymore but you can get some similar over at 3 Girl Jam. Of course I added some pearls..... The paper is from Momenta

The Sandy Toes set from Pink By Design was perfect for this card...

Did you notice the rock on her finger?? So sparkly!! :)

Your next stop is the super talented Emily!!! I can't wait to see what she has created!!

Here is the lineup in case you have gotten lost along the way!!

Candace - www.scrappin2littleprincesses.blogspot.com
Emily- http://www.createserendipity.net
Kristi - http://www.littlepapersprinkles.blogspot.com/
Rachel - http://www.loveandsushi.blogspot.com/
Bryan  http://www.scrapguy.blogspot.com
Lisa - http://prettypaperprettyribbons.blogspot.com/
Nicole- http://canadiannickelscrapn.blogspot.com/
Tanya - http://nonnascraftcorner.blogspot.com/
Kathy - http://kathyand3kids.blogspot.com
Kim- http://rickettscricuts.blogspot.com/

Candace www.papercraftsbycandace.blogspot.com

Jenny - http://crazyaboutcricut.blogspot.com/

Michelle- http://www.scrappinwithmybug.com/

PS - I am also having a giveaway now!! Check out THIS link to be entered to win a Cricut Cartridge! :)

EAD Designs Blog Hop!!

2012-02-13T08:00:00.000-07:00

**This is my second post of the day... Scroll down for Pink By Design Monday Post!!

I have such a busy day today! It's Bria's Valentine's Day party at Playschool. She even has a special Valentine... His name is Kaleb - and they are in LOVE. Not even joking.... We had to give her a "No Kissing Kaleb" talk before Christmas because they were kissing all the time!! She's 3!! I hope this is not any indication of what's to come! Anyways...

I have been dying to use some of my Chalk It hearts from EAD Designs and this was the PERFECT card for them! This card is for Bria's sweetheart of a teacher.

I actually went and bought chalk just so I could use it on these hearts! In addition to the Chalk It hearts, I also used the Bookworm clear stickers and colored them using Sharpie markers (any alcohol based markers work the best).

Did you know that all EAD Designs stickerz and rub-ons ship FREE?!?! Even to Canada!! How often does that happen, Canadians???? (Never, eh?!?) :)

Now head over to see the awesome project Jenn has for you today!

Shellye

Lauren

Amy T

Candace (you are HERE)

Jenn (NEXT stop!)

PS - I am also having a giveaway now!! Check out THIS link to be entered to win a Cricut Cartridge! :)

Pink By Design Monday

2012-02-13T00:00:00.000-07:00

Hey crafty friends!! It's my day to post over at the Pink By Design Blog!! Make sure to head over there to check it out!! :)

PS - thank you to all of you who stopped by for the Love My Cameo hop!! :)

Love my Cameo Blog Hop!!

2012-02-11T06:00:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone!! Hope you are having lots of fun on this hop!!! If you have arrived here from Cecilia's blog, Crafting In the Night, you are in the right spot!! If you need to start back at the beginning of the hop, head over to Amy's blog!! You don't want to miss any of these projects!!

What do I love about the cameo???? Well.... where do I start... :) My FAVORITE thing is how clean it cuts. That is my biggest pet peeve about my cricut... My second favorite thing is being able to purchase files online. I live 2 hours away from the closest city so anything I can buy online is perfect!! Plus, you have these wonderful little files at your fingertips 24 hours a day, and you receive them almost instantly!! LOVE!! :) I have quite the collection of SVG's going on...... And my project includes some of my favorites!!

These cute little bread slices are from the Stuck On You set by Lettering Delights. I love them... they're so adorable!! Especially with the Peachy Keen faces!! These faces came from the Winter Wonderland Face Assortment set.

I did a lot of doodling with my white gelly roll pen and added dimension to the card by using pop dots under my bread slices.

This perfect sentiment is from the Pink By Design set You Are. I embossed it with white powder. The paper is by Momenta and I used an EK Success border punch as well as a striped embossing folder for added details.

I am the last stop on the hop!! Wasn't it inspiring?!? I don't have any candy for this hop specifically... :( BUT I do have a giveaway going on right now!! Click HERE for details on the Cricut Cartridge I am giving away once I reach 600 followers!!

Amy http://amychomas.blogspot.com/

Sarah http://www.pinkcricut.com/blog/

Lisa B http://lisabarrie.blogspot.com/

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

Kelly http://findingtimetocreate.blogspot.com/

Rebekah http://craftyteachermom.blogspot.com/

Gaby http://www.gabycreates.com/

Tonya http://nonnascraftcorner.blogspot.com/

Cecilia http://www.craftinginthenight.com/

Candace http://www.scrappin2lilprincesses.blogspot.com (you are HERE)

I love butterflies & daisies!

2012-02-07T09:18:00.000-07:00

**600 Follower Cricut Cartridge Giveaway**

HELLO!!! :) Today I am sharing a layout that I LOVE....

I used my stitched circle die from My Creative Time to create the scalloped kraft paper edge on the left hand side. I took a strip of white scalloped ribbon, cut it in half and glued it down with ZipDry glue. The journaling stamp is from the Pink By Design Journling Set. Of course I added some pearls - don't I always?! :)

Brittyn will be 18 months in two days, I can't believe it! I remember the day I took these pics, and it seems like yesterday! Sigh....

I used my EAD Designs Tinytwinies Stickerz along with Momenta paper to make this layout. The tree is cut from the Sweethearts cartridge. I used my distressed wood Pink By Design background stamp on the tree trunk. And did you notice my stitching?? I'm getting better with my sewing machine now! Yay!

The words in my title were cut from Baby Steps and the heart came from Gypsy Wanderings.

I'm entering this layout into the following challenges...

- February Challenge at Simply Crafts

- Wacky Wednesdays at More Than Favors

- Challenge Me Monday at Fantabulous Cricut

- Terrific Tuesdays at Scrappy Moms

Hope you enjoyed my layout today!!!

What not to do...

2012-02-06T11:43:00.001-07:00

This is my second post of the day - if you're looking for my EAD Designs Blog Hop post, click HERE

**600 Follower Cricut Cartridge Giveaway**

I made this card a couple days ago, and am just getting the chance to post it... This was one of those projects that kinda flopped...

I followed this weeks sketch over at Pretty Little Studio...

And here is my card!

I loved the sketch for this card, but I kinda wrecked my EAD Stickerz. :( I colored them with permanent Sharpie markers and then added a layer of Glossy Accents to make them stand out a little more. I experimented with the glossy accents on the stickers and it worked fine, but for some reason the mermaid's hair bled! The dark brown was the only color that seemed to do this... Maybe it wasn't completely dry? Not sure.......

I used Momenta paper and the sentiment I used on this card is from the Pink By Design stamp set Sandy Toes.

I made the banners using the Small Banner Pink By Design stamp set.

Anyways, hopefully you were inspired by SOME part of this card!! :)

EAD Designs Blog Hop!!

2012-02-06T08:00:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone!!! Boy, am I excited for today!!! It seems like forever since the EAD Design Team was announced! I have been anxiously awaiting my first "duty" as a member of the great team!! While I have been patiently waiting, I've been passing the time playing with all my EAD goodies! I can't wait to share all my projects with you!! :)

If you are here from Amy's blog then you are in the right spot! If you're just stopping in to check on my blog, make sure to start back at the beginning so you can get in on ALL the EAD inspiration!! PLUS - if you leave a comment on each stop in the hop, you will be entered to win some EAD goodies!!!

My card today was inspired by my younger cousin who recently lost her beloved pet. :(

I wanted to make a CUTE sympathy card that makes a person want to smile, even though they're feeling so down. I think this card would do the trick, don't you?? I love the 2Cute Ink Stickerz... and I think I love coloring them even more! :) I used my Sharpie permanent markers and gold stickles to add some color to my Stickerz. The sentiment is from the Sympathy stamp set by Pink By Design.

I used some pop dots to add dimension to my card. I added twice the amount under my banner to make it really stand out. The scalloped edge along the side is a piece of white ribbon that I cut in half down the middle. I glued each half to each side of the blue layer. I love how it turned out...

The BEST thing about these Stcikerz, is that they are repositionable!! I seriously moved these stickers three times before I found them a home I was happy with!! Love that!!

In case you get lost, here is a list of all the stops in this hop!

Lauren

Amy T

Candace (you are HERE)

Jenn (NEXT stop!)

Enjoy all the EAD inspiration!!! :)

PS - I am also having a giveaway now!! Check out THIS link to be entered to win a Cricut Cartridge! :)

You Shine

2012-02-01T19:26:00.002-07:00

***600 Follower Cartridge Giveaway ***

2nd post of the day! :) Since my other post was technically for the Pink By Design blog, I thought I should post again! I FINALLY got to play with my Silhouette a little! It cuts smooooooooooooooth as butta!!! :) Love it! Since my girls were in my craft room with me (TERRORIZING) while I was figuring out my new machine, I kept this project simple and quick... I was inspired by the Inspiration Challenge over at Pretty Little Studio.

This picture actually inspired me in kind of a funny way.... When I looked at these gray straws my first thought was - this pic needs more COLOR!! :)

I used my Candy Cane Pink By Design background stamp and gray ink to get the stripes in the background. I used a rainbow from the Silhouette store and used my 2 way glue pen to add Martha Stewart glitter to each layer. I had a hard time choosing my sentiment! I wanted to go with 'friendship makes life colorful', but I wanted to keep this card soooo simple that it seemed a little long in this case. (Both sentiments are from the Friends to the End set by Pink By Design) I opted for 'you shine' which I embossed with red sparkly powder.

I popped the rainbow off the page with foam stickers to give it some dimension.

Hope you like my very simple card!! I hope I get more time to play with my Silhouette tonight!!! :)

Pink By Design Post!

2012-02-01T09:06:00.001-07:00

***600 Follower Cartridge Giveaway ***

Hey Everyone!! It's my second Pink By Design post of the week... I used Momenta paper, EAD Designs stickerz, and of course, Pink By Design stamps. Make sure to head over there to check it out! For now, I'll give you a little sneak peek! :)

Pink By Design Post Day

2012-01-30T00:00:00.000-07:00

Hey Everyone!!! It's my post day over at the Pink By Design blog!! I have posted a layout that I am super proud of - make sure to head over there to check it out!!!! Here's a little peek....

Winner & A Little News

2012-01-26T16:14:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone!!! Thanks so much to everyone has stopped by lately!!! My blog has been HOPPIN'! :) I love it... So in the last couple of days I have received my new Cameo, my stamps from the latest Pink By Design release, AND a whole lot of products from EAD Designs. I haven't had a lot of time to spend in my craft room lately, but SOON! And I will be having a LOT of fun with all of the new things I will get to play with!

I also have another announcement! I am now a part of the Momenta D-Lite team. It's a step down version from the Momenta Design Team but that's perfectly fine! I think my plate is officially full for right now!! :) I am super excited to meet and get to know another bunch of super talented girls!!! Make sure to head on over to the Momenta blog and check it out!!

One last and very important announcement!! The winner of the embossing plate I was giving away during the Blends Join Hands Blog Hop - which was a total success!!! Loved all your sweet comments, thank you all so much! The winner of the embossing plate is...

gomatt who said...

"Wowzerawesome card you made. I follow your blog and also get emails.

Lindab in WI

pploons@yahoo.com"

I will be emailing your shortly for your mailing address so I can get you your prize!!!

Hopefully back tomorrow!!

Snow Friend

2012-01-25T10:15:00.001-07:00

***600 Follower Cartridge Giveaway ***

Hi Everyone!!! Hope you all had a chance to check out the blog hop I was a part of on Sunday!! I will be announcing the winner of the embossing plate tomorrow, so make sure to check back then to see if it's YOU! :)

I have another very important reminder as well... Today is the very LAST day to apply for the Pink By Design DT!! Make sure you get your applications in, it's such a great team to be on!!

My project today was inspired by this photo over at Pretty Little Studio...

I love how this layout turned out, the colors worked so well...

The paper I used was from the DCWV Baby Boy stack.

I used the Small Banners stamp set from Pink By Design for this banner. I am soooo loving this set, I think I use it on almost every layout lately!! The word 'friend' was welded and cut from the Birthday Bash cartridge. I made my own stick pin - also a new obession - and used some old snowflake embellishments to add some sparkle.

The little banner was cut by hand, and the sentiment came from the Scrappy Moms set Winter Wishes.

I cut this precious moments picture from a storybook I picked up from a thrift store for about 50 cents. I love how it turned out!!!

I am entering this layout into the Inspiration Challenge over at Pretty Little Studio and also linking it up in the Link Up Party over at Pink Cricut!! Make sure to head over there and check out all the great projects!!

I am also entering this into the Winter Wonderland Challenge over at Lawn Fawn. This is the very first time I have participated in one of their challenges! Love finding great new challenges!!

Blends Join Hands Blog Hop!!

2012-01-22T06:00:00.000-07:00

***600 Follower Cartridge Giveaway ***

Hi everyone!! Thanks so much for stopping by today!! If you are here from Jessica's blog, then you are in the right place - if not please head on over to Jessica's Craft Shaque to get in on the start of the fun! :)

First off I would like to thank Jessica for letting me join in on the celebration!! Second - Congrats on your one year blogaversary Jess!! Looking forward to seeing all the great things on your blog on the year to come!!

Our projects on the hop today were inspired by a project of Jessica's blog. When I was browsing through all of her past creations, this one really stood out to me...

(To check out more info on pics of this project choose THIS link)

And here is the card I made...

I have been wanting to use this cut from Kate's ABCs since I got the cart a long while ago. This was one of those carts that I HAD to have, and haven't used it near enough... I used my Pink By Design Labels set to make the Happy Birthday tag.

I used a really neat shimmery Momenta ink for the background (Pressed Tin by Market Street stamps), but it didn't show up well in the first pic so I took a couple more...

I also used my sewing machine on this card. I am falling in love with stitching everything now! I think you'll be seeing more of my stitching in the future...

Now that you've seen my card, I should tell you all about the candy being given away in this hop!!!

(for pics, see Jessica's blog....)

- the entire New Release of Whimsical Designs Stamps

- Valentine's Day bundle of crinkle ribbon from 3 Girl JAM

- 3 Unity Stamp Goody Bags to 3 lucky Hoppers

- 1 set (5 per set) of my Handmade Corsage Pins

- $10 Gift Certificate Pink By Design Gift Certificate

Not to mention all the additional blog candy being given away at individual blogs along the way!!

Here are the rules to get yourself some blog candy...

1. Hop along to each of the Hop Stops

2. Leave a comment and become a follower at EACH stop, if you aren't already

3. Stop back at Jessica's Craft Shaque and let her know what you thought about the entire Hop

and tell her which Project was your favorite

4. For an extra entry into the drawing for any of the prizes here, join in on the fun!!

Create a project by using one of Jessica's past creations as inspiration. Post about it on your blog, explaining which project inspired you, and leave Jessica another comment with the link to your project!

You will have until January 25th at Noon (EST) to finish the Hop and Link Your Projects.

5. For another chance to get some extra entries into the drawing for any of the prizes being offered,

SPREAD THE NEWS!!!

Just stop back to let Jessica know how you did it...sidebar, blog post, FB share, etc.....(1 extra entry for each time you spread the news)

* * * * *ONLY THOSE FOLLOWING THE RULES WILL BE INCLUDED IN THE RANDOM DRAWINGS FOR THE PRIZES * * * * *

The winners will be chosen by Random and announced after Jessica has gathered all the comments and consulted with all of her Blends!!!

Had enough BLOG CANDY yet??? Hope not, I have ONE more! :)

If you become a follower of my blog, and leave a comment letting me know (with a way to contact you) I will enter you to win this...

An Indentz embossing folder.

Your next stop on the hop is Luisa!!! Enjoy the rest of the hop!!

Blends Join Hands Blog Hop Tomorrow!!

2012-01-21T17:09:00.002-07:00

Hey crafters! Sorry... no project today. I took a couple of days away from crafting to nurse my kids back to health, as well as re-organize my craft room. By tonight I should have everything back in order and ready to get back into some projects!!!

I just wanted to drop in to remind you all that I am in a blog hop tomorrow celebrating the one year anniversary of my friend, Jessica's blog! Make sure to come back tomorrow to see all the great projects! Jessica has also arranged for some AWESOME giveaways that you won't want to miss!!

Meet you here tomorrow! :)

Guess what?!!?

2012-01-20T08:00:00.000-07:00

***600 Follower Cartridge Giveaway ***

I have some news!!! :) I am now a member of the EAD Designs DT!!! :)

I am so happy and honored to be a part of this team! I can't wait to get to know and learn from the other super talented ladies on this team. I cannot wait to share all of my yummy EAD Designs products with you!!! If you visit my blog frequently, you've probably seen some of the projects I have done in the past, using their products. Their stickers are the BEST!!!

Here are some of the projects I have done in the past using EAD products...

And SO MANY more projects to come!!! :) Make sure you head on over to EAD Designs and check out the rest of the design team!!!

Reminders

2012-01-19T11:40:00.001-07:00

Hey guys!! No project today... I've been reorganizing my craft room so until I get it all put back together I probably won't be able to actually make anything. I'm making room for my new Cameo!! :)

Ok!!!! Onto business!! Just wanted to remind everyone that there is a Pink By Design Design Team Call going on RIGHT NOW!! This is your chance to become a part of this great family!!! Check out THIS link for application details!! Spread the word if there is someone who you think would love to be a part of the team too!!

My second reminder is of my giveaway!! I've made great process since I started the giveaway, but am still a ways from 600 followers. Spread the word of this too!! And if you haven't left a comment on THIS post, be sure to so that you can have a chance at the cartridge too!!

Thanks!! Wish me luck on my craft room!! I have lots of work to do!

Second PBD Post of the Week

2012-01-18T00:00:00.000-07:00

***600 Follower Cartridge Giveaway ***

Hi friends!! So since we (meaning the Pink By Design team) are in the process of adding some members to our team, the existing members are picking up some extra posts. That way we can make sure there is still inspiration EVERY DAY on the Pink By Design blog!! Head on over to the Pink By Design blog to take a look at my project!!!

And of course a little teaser...

Team Cute!!

2012-01-17T10:13:00.002-07:00

***600 Follower Cartridge Giveaway ***

Hey everyone!! I hope you all checked out my card on the Pink By Design blog yesterday!! Today I'm back with another layout! I have had the idea for this layout in my head for soooo long and I am relieved to finally get this idea onto paper! It took for Emma @ Creative Time to have a sports theme challenge for me to get it done!

I made these pompoms using Twine and a tutorial from The Twinery. It was pretty simple to do, but used quite a bit of twine. If you have the spools it's not a big deal, but I only had a sample pack of the pink.

The megaphone is cut from Twinkle Toes (love this adorable cart...). The original cut said "Cheer!" on it, but I used the hide feature on my gypsy to hide that. I used the font on Birthday Bash to add my own "Team Cute!" onto the megaphone. I also used Martha Stewart glitter glue for Hello Kitty's nose since I hate playing with tiny little cuts....

The 'B' was cut from Birthday Bash also, and the tickets are stamps from the Pink By Design Just the Ticket set and Big Thoughts. I also used various sentiments from the All Girl set to outline the white mat in the background so it wasn't so plain.

I hope you love this layout as much as I do!! Tomorrow I have another Pink By Design post, so make sure to come visit again!!

PBD Post Day!

2012-01-16T00:00:00.000-07:00

***600 Follower Cartridge Giveaway ***

Hey guys! It's my day to post over at Pink By Design so please head on over there and check out my project!!! :)

Here's a little sneak peek!

rock & roll

2012-01-15T10:07:00.001-07:00

***600 Follower Cartridge Giveaway ***
Hi friends! I'm back with another layout! I thought I was going to be on a card making streak, but I guess not... I just can't leave the layouts alone lately! Hope you don't mind! :)

This layout was inspired by the sketch challenge over at Pretty Little Studio. I had a bit of a tough time with this sketch so I really interpreted it in way that fit with the pics I choose. Usually I find sketches sooo inspiring and I can just run with them, but this time I was a little stumped. I think it was the specific pics I chose and the number of them. Anyways, here is the sketch...

I recently discovered this company called Pretty Little Studio which I am in LOVE with!!!! They have the CUTEST product lines!! I haven't purchased anything from their store yet, but soon!! My hubby recently purchased a silhouette for me so I want to pinch my crafty pennies for a bit. Pretty Little Studio is one of the companies that is sponsoring my blog hop on Feb. 15th so make sure to come back for a chance to win a gift certificate from them!!!

Here is my layout...

Not one of my favorite layouts, but since it represents such a special moment I do love it... It was the first time Brittyn rolled over! Such a big girl! :)

This is the first time I've made a doily flower and I love how it turned out! I think I'll make a video to show you guys how to make one!!

I used the Small Banners stamp set by Pink By Design to make this banner. I used some twine which was also from the Pink By Design store.

Using Momenta paper, I used my small flower punch to make my own flowers. I punched about 3 flowers in each colored paper and stuck them together using a brad. Then I glued them to my layout using ZipDry glue.

I hope you liked my layout, be sure to stop back again tomorrow since it's my PBD post day!!! Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

XOXO

2012-01-13T09:31:00.001-07:00

***600 Follower Cartridge Giveaway ***

Hello friends!!! I actually took a break from LAYOUTS last night!!!! Mostly because I didn't have a lot of time to work on a project....

This card was inspired by this challenge over at Pretty Little Studio as well as the January challenge at Simply Crafts.

Love this pic - I had so many ideas...

Here is my card!!!

I used this cupcake since it was the chosen cut to use for the challenge at Simply Crafts. I used my sewing machine to stitch around the edges of my mat - I'm getting better at stitching a STRAIGHT line!! :) I embossed the top of the muffin with my divine swirls cuttlebug folder.

I added some glossy accents to the heart on top to give it some shine. I also added the little flag stamped with xoxo from the Love Always stamp set by Pink By Design. I also added a pin - a new addiction of mine! :) Like I need another crafty addiction!!!

I hope you like my card, and don't forget to check out my post about the Cricut Cartridge I am giving away!!!!

600 Follower Giveaway!!!

2012-01-12T08:47:00.002-07:00

Hey my crafty friends!!! So my blogaversary is coming up on the 19th of February.... This has been one amazing year, getting to know you guys has been so great! When I started this blog I never imagined I would be making FRIENDS through it!! I hope you will all celebrate with me on Feb 15 - 17th and check out my Anniversary Amore love themed Blog Hop!!! I have three AMAZING sponsors who have been VERY generous so make sure you don't miss it!! I have also decided to set a goal for myself!! This may be a bit of a stretch, but I am hoping to hit 600 followers by my blogaversary and I need your help! ;)

Here is what I will be giving away....

If you have followed my blog for a while, you'll know that I LOVE creating projects with cupcakes.... I think I may have trouble actually giving this cartridge away! ;)

So HERE is how you can WIN!!!!

Each time you complete one of the following, make sure you leave a comment below for each!!! Each "task" counts as an entry!

1. Become a follower of my blog

2. Post this giveaway in a post on your blog

3. Post this giveaway on the sidebar of your blog

4. 'like' Scrappin' 2 Little Princesses on Facebook (HERE)

5. Post this giveaway on Facebook

And make sure you leave a comment (with a way to contact you) for EACH one of the above that you complete!! Spread the word!! :) Good luck and thanks sooooo much for your support!!!

Belle of the Ball

2012-01-11T10:03:00.002-07:00

Hey crafty friends!! Are you all loving all the design team calls going on right now??? I know I am... It's so exciting! I have applied for a couple and I have my fingers crossed... Speaking of design team calls - Pink By Design has one going on right now!!!

Trust me when I say this is one great team to be on. I'm sure you can tell from my posts that I love that company - and my fellow DT members. Check out THIS link for details. And don't be intimidated! I really didn't think I would ever get chosen, and here I am! :)

Onto my layout! It's another Disney layout! I'm not as happy with this one as I am with the last one I posted... But I do love how Belle turned out!!!

This is when Bria met Belle at Disney World this fall. It's not the best pic, but my husband was in charge of the camera at this character meeting so I'm just thankful a pic got snapped at all! :) There is going to be a second page to this with Sleeping Beauty, just haven't gotten this far yet!

I cut this frame from the Sophisticated cartridge, as well as the banner with the sentiment on it. The sentiment comes from the Pink By Design stamp set Inner Princess. I also added some yellow pearls for some more detail.

Isn't Belle gorgeous???? I mentioned a tip for intricate cuts yesterday and this is another perfect example of when to use stickles, etc. instead of trying to work with tiny paper cuts. I colored the whites in her eyes with a white Gelly Roll pen. The brown part of her eyes is brown Martha Stewart Glitter glue. I then used Glossy Accents to cover her whole eye. Her lips are also covered in Glossy Accents.

I am entering this into the Terrific Tuesdays Challenge over at Scrappy Moms. I looooove their challenges!!

Have a GREAT day, thanks so much for stopping by!! :)

Magical

2012-01-09T00:00:00.000-07:00

Hey Everyone!! Hope you all had a great weekend! We did! The weather was beautiful again so I had the girls outside, and Bria was learning to skate again. She's slowly getting there! Tomorrow is back to our regular routine of playschool two days a week and skating lessons one day. I really enjoyed having no schedule at all for a couple weeks....

Did you all catch the Pink By Design Ustream of the stamp release and Design Team Call on Friday night????? Awesome release!!! And if you are looking for details of the DT call and all the new stamp sets, check out THIS link. I would love to see some of you on the DT!! Make sure you apply - I never in a million years thought I would make that team and I DID!! And it has been soooo awesome! We're like a little family.

Onto my layout for today! I was inspired by the sketch for the Wacky Wednesday Challenge over at More Than Favors.

I love this picture of Bria from our recent trip to Disney... Maybe not so much the picture, but what she said to Fairy Godmother... Fairy Godmother asked Bria who her favorite character was and in true Bria fashion she replied,"CAPTAIN HOOK!". Most little girls would of course say a Princess, or Minnie Mouse. Not Bria. Captain Hook. It's one of my best memories from our trip actually, just because that is SO Bria.... I used the Pink By Design set, Inner Princess for the sentiment "You're the fairest of them all".

Isn't this carriage gorgeous? Here's my little trick for Disney cuts... I had how intricate these are, so whenever possible I leave a cut out and add the detail by hand with stickles, liquid pearls, even pen. It's just so much easier and it also adds dimension at the same time. Of course, I also had to use my Pink By Design journaling tags... Love these. You can probably tell, since I add them to almost every layout! :) Behind the carriage, I also added a branch that I took off some "flowers" I got at Michaels on clearance after Christmas. It's super sparkly...

I used a cheap stamp for the banner and it definitely shows... All I have ever used was PBD stamps and then I picked up a set of cheap stamps that were on sale. Never again...

The 'magical' title is from Ashlyn's Alphabet. I added some little rhinestones in different places on the layout to give it some sparkle. The background page also sparkles so in real life this layout just glimmers.

I hope you love this layout as much as I do! I have another Disney layout I'm going to post soon!! I did it a while ago and kind of forgot about it!!!!

Forgot to post some winners!!

2012-01-06T10:02:00.001-07:00

YIKES!! I realize I have forgotten to post a couple winners from the past!! The winners have been notified, I just forgot to tell you all!! :)

The winner of the last $20 Pink By Design Gift Certificate before Christmas was...

Beth Matson

And the winner of the twine from the 80s Blog Hop was....

anjenic gibson

Sorry everyone!! I promise from now on I will be more diligent about posting the winners so you can all know!!

ANOTHER baby Layout Plus Some NEWS!

2012-01-06T09:13:00.004-07:00

Hey everyone!! I haven't blogged much this week... My family has been getting over the flu which means cranky kids and no sleep! Plus, Brittyn is getting her eye teeth! :( Poor little monkey, hope they come through sooon!! (For for sake - and mine!)

I have a couple of things to share with you today! The first is that Pink By Design is having a release party tonight!!! I cannot wait! It's been a while since their last release and I am ready for some new PBD goodness!! Make sure you come and join us tonight! Ustream is HERE at 8 CST!

My second announcement is that I will be celebrating my very first anniversary of my blog in February! This calls for a celebration! I'm going to be hosting a blog hop with a TON of amazing and talented crafters as well as some great sponsors (Pink By Design, EAD Designs, and Pretty Little Studio!)! Make sure you mark your calendars, and post the hop badge (on the top left hand side of my blog) on your blogs! The more the merrier! :) The hop takes place from Feb 15 - 17th. My anniversary actually isn't until the 19th but on that day I will be getting on a plane heading to Mexico for my best friend's wedding. Exciting!!! :)

Onto my layout! I have been working on layouts like CRAZY lately! I always have this idea that I'm going to get caught up, but I'm realizing this will probably never happen... Oh well, keeps me busy! :)

Awww.... nothing sweeter than a sleeping baby!! And check out her bed head! She had so much hair when she was little!!

Thanks so a video tutorial by Sarah over at Pink Cricut, I am now in love with making hat pins for my projects! Since my New Years resolution is making videos for my blog, maybe I'll make you a quick video showing you how to make them!!! Leave a comment if this is something you would like to see! :) I used the Vintage Labels and Love Always. I also used my new Wall Decor circut cartridge for the onesie. I am loving this cart! I picked it up because it was cheap, not really thinking I would like it, but I do!! I have been using it non-stop since I got it! The bling is Recollections from Michaels.

I added some glossy accents to the flowers to give some extra texture. I love jazzing up my background papers with stickles or glossy accents!!

Here are the two stamp sets I used on this layout....

Love Always

Vintage

Well that's all for today!!! I'm hoping to get some projects done for my friend's wedding shower coming up so hopefully I can post those soon!! Take care everyone!!

Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons Blogaversary!!

2012-01-05T08:27:00.001-07:00

Hey Everyone!!! I wanted to tell you all about my friend, Lisa's, Blogaversary!! If you have never stopped over at Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons you are missing out!!! She is sooo super talented and her projects are always so great!

Please make sure you head over there to congratulate her and check out her giveaways!! Have an awesome Thursday! I'll be back tomorrow with a giveaway!!

Happy Birthday Beautiful!

2012-01-02T09:30:00.002-07:00

Happy Monday guys!! I thought I would share my Pink By Design post with you today.....

Hey crafty friends!!! Hope everyone had an amazing New Years!! I am looking forward to a brand new year and am excited for all the things to come!! Expect great things from Pink By Design in 2012! ;)

Today I am showing you a card, with a quick little tip on inking edges....

I have been doing some looking around at all the images in the Silhouette store and am LOVING all the neat silhouettes on there! This is not from the shilouette store, but I have been inspired!! :) I actually used the Forever Young cartridge. I also used the lace background stamp, and the Flirty Girl set.

I love to ink around the edges of a lot of pieces on my projects... It gives such awesome dimension to the cuts. I have seen a lot of crafters using a Inkessentials blending tool on a craft mat to get this effect. I don't have a craft mat, but I do have something that I find works well too. I use the clear cover that comes stuck to a cricut mat as my craft mat. It's not as big, but I find works just as well!

Top 10 Projects of 2011!!!!

2011-12-31T00:00:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone!!! It's almost 2012!! For fun I thought I would count down my favorite projects of this past year. You may remember some of them, and some of them may be new to you!! I'll add the links to each project so you can check out the details if you are interested.

10. Hello Kitty Halloween Card

9. Vintage Layout

8. Summer Treats layout

7. Z

6. First Day of Playschool

5. 80's with Hello Kitty

4. Glittery Garden

3. Autumn Happiness

2. So Much Love Layout

And my FAVORITE project of this year is....... (drumroll!! ;))

1. Sweet Talker

I hope you enjoyed looking back on the year with me!!! :) I have also made a crafty resolution for 2012...

I WILL get a project published!!! Wish me luck!! :) Wishing you all an amazing new years, and health and happiness in the upcoming year!!

Such a Big Girl!!

2011-12-30T00:00:00.000-07:00

Hey Guys!! I have another layout to share with you today! And I have also been working on more layouts, so I hope that's ok! :)

These pics are from when Brittyn sat up for the first time. Oh they grow up tooo fast! :( I used my sewing machine to stitch around the pics in pink thread. It looks like a child did it, but I am getting better (slowly...).

I used Baby Steps to cut out the baby and the title. The baby's face is from the Just Babies stamp set by Peachy Keen. Isn't she sooo cute?!

I also used the So Big stamp set by Pink By Design (love this set!!!). The flag shape was cut from the Sophisticated cartridge.

Bria woke up with a fever last night, and we're supposed to be having quite a few families over to our house for New Years Eve. Fingers crossed she starts feeling better, and not worse!! Hope you are all healthy for your New Years celebrations!!!!

Cold Hands, Warm Hearts

2011-12-29T14:40:00.000-07:00

Hi guys!!! So I am writing up this post as my "baby" is napping. If you haven't heard me mention this already, we live in Alberta, Canada. This time of year, it is usually anywhere from 14 degrees F down to -30 degrees F and there could be a couple feet of snow. THIS year, we have hardly ANY snow, and the temps have been around 41 degrees F somedays!! This has been amazing for us, since the winters can get soooo long, especially with little ones who get cooped up in the house. We have been having soooooo much fun these holidays! The other day we were out skating on a pond, and today - as soon as Brittyn wakes up - we're going outside to tobaggan since it's actually snowing today!

Here are some pics of our skating day the other day! I used to play college hockey and I put away my equipment once I started having kids. This was my first time in skates in a couple years - yikes! :) My husband is also a hockey player, so we're hoping that our girls like hockey - either that, or we have a baby boy! ;) (NO, I am not pregnant! :))

After doing all these outside activities, I was in the mood for a winter layout!!

These pics are from last winter...

I used EAD Designs' stickerz for this layout, along with Recollections paper.

The tags are cut from Birthday Bash, and the twine is from The Twinery.

I love these stickers, they are re-stickable!! I didn't like where they were at first, so I just gently peeled them off and put them in a better spot!!

Hope you liked my layout and that you are having great weather, wherever you are!!! :)

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas....

2011-12-24T00:00:00.000-07:00

Merry Christmas Eve everyone!!!! Just quick post today.... Hope you are all gearing up for lots of food, family and great memories!! :)

The layout I am going to share with you today I made with pics from last year's pictures of Bria on Christmas morning. She was just starting to get into the idea of Christmas last year so this year should be really fun!!

She was so excited to see what Santa brought!!

This was one of my first attempts at a tag... Not sure how I feel... I think I just need more practice!

I used Sepia glossy accents to cover the words on my Recollections paper.

My new FAV stamp set!! It's a Date by Pink By Design - I can't believe I just got this set!!! Definitely a must have!!

I hope you all have an AMAZING Christmas Day!!! Can't wait to post my pics from the next couple days!!

Life Moments

2011-12-22T10:44:00.000-07:00

Hey Everyone!!! I haven't posted for a few days!! Just taking a little time to get ready for Christmas, as I'm sure many of you have been. I wanted to announce the winner from the 80s Blog Hop that Random.org picked. The winner of the assortment of twine from The Twinery is....

Chriss America Real america57@comcast.net

I will be contacting you shortly for your mailing address!!! Congrats, and thanks so much for stopping by!! :)

Onto the layout I JUST finished up!! I created it for the color challenge over at EAD Designs... These pics were from the day Brittyn was born and Bria came to meet her for the first time. One day I will never forget! I have always dreamed of having two little girls who would grow up and be best friends! :)

I have been playing with other styles of scrapbooking lately, trying to learn new things. I ALWAYS come back to the "cutesy" projects!!! I think that is where my style is supposed to stay... :)

How cute are these froggies?!? The came from Create A Critter, and I used my new Winter Wonderland Peachy Keen stamp set for their faces. I also added a little bling, to make them girly! All the paper I used on this project - with the exception of the kraft - is Momenta.

The title for this page, "Life Moments" is cut from Sophisticated. Love this cart, but the cricut doesn't make the cuts very well unless they are LARGE sizes.... Cameo -1, Cricut - 0... :) The little dragonfly is also from Create A Critter.

This sentiment is from the Pink By Design set Friends to the End and I thought it fit the friendship formed by sisters perfectly!

I hope you enjoyed my layout today!!!!! Cross your fingers for me, the winner of the EAD Challenge gets a guest designer spot on their blog!!

Playschool Xmas Par-tay!!

2011-12-19T00:00:00.000-07:00

HIIII!!!! Did you all enjoy yesterday's 80s blog hop??? If you missed it yesterday, you still have some time to check it all out and have a chance at all the goodies being given away!! Start over at Create Serendiptity!!

Today's Bria's playschool Christmas Party!!! I can't wait to go, the kids are sooo cute at this age. Santa is even making a surprise visit and I know Bria is going to be so excited!! Here are the little gifts I made for the kids....

(the two in the back are for the teachers... bath & body works! yum! :))

It's 3 little cans of play-doh stacked up and wrapped in red tissue paper and clear cellophane paper. I tied them using green twine from the twinery and added a little tag. The stocking is from Simply Charmed and I used my new Peachy Keen stamp set, Cornies, for the cute little face. The back is stamped with 'to' and 'from' from the Christmas Greetings Pink By Design stamp set.

Can't wait to share pics from the party!! Have an awesome day everyone!!!

80s Blog Hop!!!

2011-12-17T22:00:00.000-07:00

First off HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Emily!!! I hope you have a day as amazing as you are!!!!!! Thanks for letting me be a part of the celebration! :) Second, welcome to Emily's Back to the 80 Birthday Blog Hop!! If you are coming here from Tanya's blog then you're in the right place!! If you have just come across this hop, make sure you head back to Emily's blog! You don't want to miss any blogs on this hop, trust me!! :)

So, if you are like my husband, you may be thinking,"Hello Kitty is 80s?!?!!?!?!?". And my answer is, yes, to me Hello Kitty is 80s! :) I was born in 1983 so I don't think I remember a lot of the 80s in the same way some might... When I was a little girl I had a Hello Kitty stuffed doll that I loved and found myself thinking about years later. I even remember watching a Hello Kitty cartoon on TV! Since I know some of you - including my hubby - think I am nuts that HK was 80s.... I googled, and found this!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDg0uCfBWn0

So awesome, because I very vaguely remembered that I had it in the bathtub, and when I watched this it all came back to me!!!
I have been in love with Hello Kitty ever since, and when I started to see her all over the place again, I was soooooo excited!! Now I buy my girls everything Hello Kitty.

The very first thing that popped into my mind when I started brainstorming an 80s idea was the "Girls just wanna have fun" song... And of course this is soooo fitting for my daughter, Bria!! I don't know any little girls who are more fun than Bria!! She has a zest for life that I hope never fades!!!

I went with neon colors - of course! I'm not gonna lie... when I started to notice that neon was coming back in style I was very disappointed. Needless to say, I think it has started to wear on me! My girls even have some neon clothes!!

I found a pack of awesome neon Martha Stewart glitter at Michaels a couple weeks ago and I knew it would be PERFECT for this hop! I created a sparkle "splash" look on the background paper. I spritzed Goosebumps glue on the purple paper and then covered it in one color of glitter. Once it dried, I did the same with another color. I am in love with the result! It almost looks like paint splashed on the paper, except it sparkles!!

Of course no hop would be complete without some candy!!! I am giving away some Twine from The Twinery!!!

Please make sure you are a follower and leave a comment with a way to get in contact with you!! :)

Hope you liked my project!! Now onto my friend Elizabeth's blog for some more 80s inspiration!!!

Emily: www.createserendipity.net
Lisa: www.prettypaperprettyribbons.blogspot.com
Abby: www.scrapbookaholicbyabby.com
Candace: www.papercraftsbycandace.blogspot.com
Nicole www.sweetstampshop.blogspot.com
Julie Ranae www.juliesopenwindow.blogspot.com
Stephanie www.sweetstephcardcreations.blogspot.com
Tanya www.nonnascraftcorner.blogspot.com
Candace www.scrappin2littleprincesses.blogspot.com (You are HERE!!!)
Elizabeth www.217creations.com (Go here NEXT!!!)
Angelica www.handmadebyangelica.com
Michelle www.scrappinwithmybug.com
Erin www.erinleecreative.com
Sarah www.pinkcricut.com
Dawn www.designsthatdelight.com
Kathy www.kathyand3kids.blogspot.com
Jeannie www.polkacabana.wordpress.com
Cristine www.onescrappynovice.blogspot.com
Heather www.goldiecar.blogspot.com

Erica's Craft Room 25 Days of Christmas - Trees

2011-12-15T00:00:00.000-07:00

Welcome to Erica's Craft Room 25 Days of Christmas,

with 25 Cricut projects a day.

Don't forget to stop by Erica's blog to see 24 more projects today....

and every day in December.

http://mycricutcraftroom.blogspot.com

I choose to make a card today!! Here is my card....

Here is the supplies I used to make this card...

- Stretch your Imagination cricut cart (tree)

- ribbon from Michaels

- dotted embossing folder

- Recollections paper

- Recollections pearls

- 'rockin' around the christmas tree' sentiment from Christmas Wishes by Pink By Design

- distressed music background stamp by Pink By Design

Here is how I came up with my card!!!! I cut the tree from Stretch Your Imagination, added some doodles with a white gelly roll pen, added a bow to the trunk. Then I took a piece of white cardstock and stamped it with my Distressed Music background stamp and inked around the edges using black ink. I then cut a strip of dark green paper and used a EK Success border punch along one side of it before I embossed the piece. I used the same border punch to make a white piece to stamp my sentiment onto (I inked around that with black ink as well). Then I adhered everything together!!

Make sure to head back to Erica's blog tomorrow for even MORE Christmas inspiration!!!!

I hope you liked my simple card!!!

Moments with you...

2011-12-14T06:51:00.000-07:00

Here is my post over at Pink By Design today!!!

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Hi everyone!! Candace from Scrappin' 2 Little Princesses here. Today I have a card to show you!!

This sentiment came from the stamp set The Life You Imagined.
Flowers and rosettes are allll the rage right now!! I don't have a cartridge that cuts the flowers or rosettes yet, but I do have a little addiction to making little felt flowers. Here is how I made this flower...

1. Cut a circle out of felt, using any circle shape you can find as a template. (I used the lid of a salt shaker I use for storage in my craft room)
2. Starting at the outside edge of the circle, begin cutting the felt into a spiral

3. Cut the whole circle into the spiral shape - don't worry about being exact when cutting, when the "thickness" of the spiral changes it just adds more character to the complete flower

4. Starting with the center of the spiral, add some glue (I used ZipDry) to felt along the bottom edge of the felt and then begin to roll the felt around to make the shape of a flower

5. Once the felt has been all glued, you can add a rhinestone, pearl, etc. to the center to dress it up TIP: Don't do what I did.... I used a black pen to trace my circle and forgot to flip it over before gluing... now my black pen is visible... quick fix is to ink the flower up a bit!

Hope you enjoyed my little tutorial!! Make sure you come back for more inspiration tomorrow!!

Erica's Craft Room 25 Days of Christmas - Penguins

2011-12-13T00:00:00.000-07:00

Welcome to Erica's Craft Room 25 Days of Christmas,

with 25 Cricut projects a day.

Don't forget to stop by Erica's blog to see 24 more projects today....

and every day in December.

http://mycricutcraftroom.blogspot.com

I choose to make a card today!! Here is my card....

Here is the supplies I used to make this card...

- Simply Charmed Cricut cart (penguin)

- My Pink Stamper 'Ice, Ice Baby'

- divine swirls embossing folder

- Recollections paper

- red flock (on hat)

- Happy Lashes set by Peachy Keen stamps

- white gelly roll pen for faux stitches

This is another one of my super easy cards.... I cut the penguin from Simply Charmed as well as the hat. I added some red flock to the hat, using my zig 2-way glue pen. The snow was cut free-hand and embossed using my cuttlebug. I added some stitching and little doodles with my white pen and that's about it!

I hope you liked my simple card!!!

Angel Baby

2011-12-12T10:37:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone!!! I don't know about you guys, but I think I need a little break from Christmas projects!! Don't get me wrong, I LOVE Christmas - but I just think it's time to see something a little different! Shake things up a bit! :)

The other day I thought I would play with some EAD Designs Stickerz....

Isn't this cute?? I love these pics of Brittyn... especially the one with her hand in her mouth. She really is a little angel baby.

I colored these stickers using watermark pencils and then blended using a Stampin' Up blending marker. The sentiment above is from the Baby Love set by Pink By Design. Definitely a set that has been well used!!

Isn't this little angel adorable??? I added some white Martha Stewart glitter on her wings and pink chalk on her cheeks. The word 'angel' is cut using the Baby Steps font.

I used my sewing machine!! I think this is the third time I have ever used it!! Obviously, I need practice! :) I stamped clouds and embossed them with thick clear embossing powder for a subtle look. I also added some pearls for a little more detail.

I hope you like my layout!!! I loved making it! :) Come back tomorrow for another Christmas post!! Have a great day!!

AWESOME Christmas Giveaway!!!

2011-12-09T11:39:00.001-07:00

Hey everyone! Just stopping by to leave a quick post! Melissa from Creating from the Heart is having an AWESOME super generous giveaway right now!! You need to check this out!!!

http://keepsakesbymelissa.blogspot.com/2011/12/my-annual-end-of-year-christmas.html

Erica's Craft Room 25 Days of Christmas - Calendars

2011-12-08T00:00:00.000-07:00

Welcome to Erica's Craft Room 25 Days of Christmas,

with 25 Cricut projects a day.

Don't forget to stop by Erica's blog to see 24 more projects today....

and every day in December.

http://mycricutcraftroom.blogspot.com

I have been making a lot of cards so for in these 25 days of Christmas so I was happy to come up with something different this time!! It's a Christmas Countdown 'Calendar'.

I used a dry erase marker to write the number of days until Christmas on the glass of the frame.

Here is the supplies I used to make this card...

- Gypsy Wanderings

- Pink By Design Small Banners set

- cross stitching thread

- Recollections paper

- 8x10 picture frame

- dry erase marker

This was sooo simple to make!! I started off with a piece of Recollections paper with threes and swirls on it as my base. I then cut a "square" using Gypsy Wanderings, and another one slightly larger. I used the small banners stamp set by Pink By Design to make my banner. Then I took some cross stitching thread and twisted it to make burgundy and green "twine" for the banner. I added the 'christmas countdown' title which was cut from a sheet of Recollections paper and adhered it on. I put the frame back together and used a black dry erase marker to write the number of days until Christmas.

Hope you liked this idea!!

Erica's Craft Room 25 Days of Christmas - Warm Clothes

2011-12-07T00:00:00.000-07:00

Welcome to Erica's Craft Room 25 Days of Christmas,

with 25 Cricut projects a day.

Don't forget to stop by Erica's blog to see 24 more projects today....

and every day in December.

http://mycricutcraftroom.blogspot.com

I choose to make a card today!! Here is my card....

Here is the supplies I used to make this card...

- Simply Charmed Cricut cart (mittens)

- Sophisticated Cricut cart (banner)

- twine from The Twinery

- argyle embossing folder

- Recollections paper

- Recollections brad

- white flock (mitten cuffs)

- 'baby, it's cold outside' sentiment from Christmas Wishes by Pink By Design

- white gelly roll pen for faux stitches

I like to keep my cards super simple, since I know they will probably end up in the trash within a week or two.... I cut the mittens from Simply Charmed then "stitched" around them using my white pen. I then embossed them with my argyle folder. I used my ZIG 2-way glue pen to adhere flock to the cuffs of the mittens. Then I used a piece of twine to make the mittens look like they are tied together. I stamped my sentiment onto the banner and used some pop dots to give it some dimension.

I hope you liked my simple card!!!

9 Ladies Dancing

2011-12-06T00:00:00.000-07:00

Hello Friends!!! Today is my day to post over at Pink By Design!! Here is what I have posted....

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Hi Everyone!! Candace from Scrappin' 2 Little Princesses here!! How awesome have these 12 days of Christmas posts been???? Such an amazing design team, right?! :) Can't wait to show you my layout!! Of COURSE I had to put my own little spin on the 9 Ladies Dancing and make it 9 Pretty-Little-Girls Dancing! Was anyone surprised?!? I am all over anything that has to do with little girls! So here is my layout!!

Supplies:

- Twinkle Toes Cricut Lite Cart, Storybook Cart, Simply Charmed Cart, Gypsy Wanderings Cart, Winter Frolic Cart

- Distressed Music background stamp and Christmas Wishes by Pink By Design

- Recollections paper

- bling from dollarstore

- glossy accents

- ribbon

Tip/Technique:

To created the red/green distressed image, stamped in the background, I inked my stamp up in random spots using my green ink. Using red ink I filled in the dry spots. When I stamped the image I got a nice mix of red and green music notes! Then I used both the red and green ink to add some distressing around the edges.

I hope you gained some inspiration from my layout!! Enjoy the last 3 of the 12 days of Christmas!!! :)

Winner!!!

2011-12-05T18:10:00.001-07:00

Hi everyone!!! I (random.org) has choosen a winner from the Christmas Blog Hop this weekend!!! It's...

"AJ Scrapbooking and Cards said...

WOW I love the faces from PK stampes face you used. The color are nice. Beautiful Card! TFS"

Congrats!! I will be contacting you shortly for your mailing info so I can get the rub ons out to you!! Thanks for stopping by!! :)

Christmas Wishes & Gingerbread Kisses

2011-12-05T17:41:00.001-07:00

Hi Everyone!! I am really starting to get into the Christmas spirit now!! I usually don't let myself until the first of December... I am almost done buying gifts and now I'm onto wrapping them! Today I am showing you the gifts we got for Bria's playschool teacher and helper. But, before we get to that... The girls were over at Grandma's house the other day baking Gingerbread men!!! So cute!!

Bria was in heaven, she loves baking!!

Brittyn didn't help much with the baking, but she sure loved eating!! :)

Of course watching them make Gingerbread men with Grandma got me thinking! When we got home I decided to use my NEW Scrappy Mom's stamp set that I just received in the mail (I won it in one of their challenges!!).

I love this sentiment!!! So adorable!!

This tag was really simple to make...

- tag shape is cut from Once Upon a Princess - I cut 2 red shapes for each tag, the front one is embossed with an argyle pattern and the back one is stamped and heat embossed with white powder. I used the Christmas Wishes set by Pink By Design for the 'to' and 'from'

- the gingerbread men were cut from Stretch Your Imagination and the face stamped with the Happy Lashes Peachy Keen stamp set. I used my white Martha Steward glitter pen for white details on the man, and Recollections pearls for buttons.

- I used The Twinery twine to wrap the tissue/foil paper and tie the tag on

I am entering this into the challenge over at Fantabulous Cricut this week!!

Christmas Blog Hop - Day 3!!

2011-12-04T00:00:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone!!!! It's Day 3 of the Christmas Blog Hop!!! Make sure you head to Angela's blog - The Bling Theory for the start of the hop! This has been a THREE DAY hop, with new projects each day, so if you have missed any days, be sure to back track for even more inspiration!!!

Here is my third Christmas card...

Here is my recipe...

- the snowflake is from Doodlecharms, I used white pearl PearlEx mixed with water in a little mister to give it a shimmery effect. I also added a few rhinestones from the dollarstore for extra sparkle. The cute little face is from the Happy Lashes set by Peachy Keen

- the sentiment is from the Celebrate Christmas stamp set by Pink By Design

- Recollections paper

- snowflake embossing folder for the blue layer

- ribbon from my Michaels

- white faux stitching with white gelly roll pen

And one more reminder of the blog candy! I am giving away a set of winter rub ons from Fancy Pants!!! I love these!! (But I am willing to part with them since it IS the season of giving! :))

Please make sure that you are a follower of my blog and leave a comment with a way I can contact you! I will randomly draw a winner and announce it here tomrrow!

Just in case you are lost, here is the hop lineup...

Angela Holt http://www.theblingtheory.blogspot.com

Cally Ann http://callyanncraftycreations.blogspot.com

Ellen Card Monkey Jarvis http://cardmonkey.business.blogspot.com

Tina Riley http://parablesproductions.blogspot.com

Kristine Koeing http://huneebcreations.blogspot.com

Janet Murray Nagai http://www.createatdreamscrapbooks.blogspot.com

Candace www.scrappin2littleprincesses.blogspot.com (ME!)

Thanks soooo much for stopping by for all THREE days of the blog hop!! Hope it gave you some great ideas for your Christmas cards this year!!!

Christmas Blog Hop - Day 2!!!

2011-12-03T00:00:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone!!!! It's Day 2 of the Christmas Blog Hop!!! Make sure you head to Angela's blog - The Bling Theory for the start of the hop! This is a THREE DAY hop, with new projects each day, so make sure to come back again tomorrow!!

Here is my second Christmas card...

Here is my recipe...

- ornament is from Simply Charmed, using a face from the Happy Lashes Peachy Keen stamp set

- the sentiment 'celebrate the season' is from the Celebrate Christmas stamp set by Pink By Design

- Recollections paper

- dotted embossing folder for the white layer

- ribbon from my stash

- white faux stitching with my gelly roll pen

I also used pop dots behind the ornament and the striped layer to give them some dimension. Wish I would've taken a better pic to show how much dimension this card has... :( Looks great in person!

And another reminder of the blog candy! I am giving away a set of winter rub ons from Fancy Pants!!! I love these!! (But I am willing to part with them since it IS the season of giving! :))

Please make sure that you are a follower of my blog and leave a comment with a way I can contact you! I will randomly draw a winner and announce it here on Monday!

Just in case you are lost, here is the hop lineup...

Angela Holt http://www.theblingtheory.blogspot.com

Cally Ann http://callyanncraftycreations.blogspot.com

Ellen Card Monkey Jarvis http://cardmonkey.business.blogspot.com

Tina Riley http://parablesproductions.blogspot.com

Kristine Koeing http://huneebcreations.blogspot.com

Janet Murray Nagai http://www.createatdreamscrapbooks.blogspot.com

Candace www.scrappin2littleprincesses.blogspot.com (ME!)

Come back for even MORE inspiration tomorrow!!

Christmas Blog Hop

2011-12-02T00:00:00.000-07:00

Hi friends!!! It's been a little while since I have posted!! November was a little busy on here so I decided to take a little bit of a breather. Now that December is here, I'm ready to roll again! :) Let's start with a BLOG HOP!!! :) First off, thanks to Angela from The Bling Theory for letting me participate in this hop! If you are just stumbling onto this hop, make sure to head back to Angela's blog to start! This is a THREE DAY hop, with new projects each day, so make sure to come back again tomorrow and the next day!!

Here is my card for today...

I more often than not, make my cards so that they can be mass produced - like this one!!! I go for cute, and simple! :) Ta-da!

Here is my recipe...

- reindeer from Create A Critter, reindeer's face from the Peachy Keen Wide Eyed and Bushy Tailed set.

- circle and scalloped circle from Gypsy Wanderings

- ribbon and pearls from my stash

- 'reindeer crossing' is from the Pink By Design Christmas Wishes set

- paper is from the Recollections

- faux stitching with white gelly roll pen

And no blog hop would be complete without some blog candy! I am giving away a set of winter rub ons from Fancy Pants!!! I love these!! (But I am willing to part with them since it IS the season of giving! :))

Please make sure that you are a follower of my blog and leave a comment with a way I can contact you! I will randomly draw a winner and announce it here on Monday!

Just in case you are lost, here is the hop lineup...

Angela Holt http://www.theblingtheory.blogspot.com

Cally Ann http://callyanncraftycreations.blogspot.com

Ellen Card Monkey Jarvis http://cardmonkey.business.blogspot.com

Tina Riley http://parablesproductions.blogspot.com

Kristine Koeing http://huneebcreations.blogspot.com

Janet Murray Nagai http://www.createatdreamscrapbooks.blogspot.com

Candace www.scrappin2littleprincesses.blogspot.com (ME!)

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Pink By Design BLACK FRIDAY SALE!!!

2011-11-23T09:00:00.000-07:00

Everyone! Drop what you are doing and head on over to the Pink By Design store for their sale!!! It is amazing.... I have never seen their prices this low before!! GO NOW, inventory won't last long!!!

Oh Christmas Tree

2011-11-21T07:49:00.000-07:00

Today is my day to post over at Pink By Design!!! I made a cute little Christmas tree from a foam cone and some cardstock!! Here is what my post over at Pink By Design reads....

Hope you all had a great weekend!!! Candace here from Scrappin' 2 Little Princesses. Today I have a Christmas project to share with you.

Supplies:

- foam cone (this one is 9")

- cardstock

- background stamp

- paper trimmer

- small pins

- lace

- bell

How to make:

Start off by choosing some cardstock - I choose my main color to be green and accents of red and this stamped cardstock I made myself. I took a plain sheet of cardstock, stamped it using the Distressed Music background stamp. I also spritzed it with gold Pearl Ex mixed with water in a spritzing bottle.

After spritzing and stamping the paper, I cut it into strips 3/4"x4" in size. I inked the edges of the music cardstock with Vintage Photo distress ink.

Cut the rest of the cardstock into strips as well, count on having twice as many main color (green) strips than the other colors.

Using pins, curl the strips in half without folding them and pin them into the styrafoam. Keep adding the strips in rows, making sure you alternate the strips so the ones on the upper row are placed over the space in between the teo strips underneath.

Continue adding the strips all the way to the top of the cone. At the top of the cone, add some lace around the top and a jingle bell on the very top.

These trees would look great in groups of 2 or three different sizes. I plan on making two more and putting them in the center of our table!

I also have some great news today!!! Kyle and Sarah have given all the design team members some gift certificates to give away! 'Tis the Season!! :) Here is what I would like you to do to be eligible to win a $20 gift certificate to the Pink By Design store:

- Leave a comment here

- Head on over to my blog www.scrappin2littleprincesses.blogspot.com and make sure you are a follower

- 'Like' Pink By Design on Facebook if you don't already

That's it!!!! I will choose a winner Tuesday night and the winner will be announced on my blog on Wednesday!!!! Good luck!!! :)

Another Link Up Party!

2011-11-20T08:30:00.001-07:00

Hi everyone! I was doing some blog surfing this morning and came across another Link Up Party! This one is over at Robin's Creative Cottage. I love discovering new blogs as well as sharing my blog in link up parties. This morning I am linking up a piece of decor that I made for my house a week or so ago. I just love it.... Here are some pics...

I started with a plain white 'Z' from wal-mart and painted all the edges black.

Next I used the Pink By Design Damask background stamp and StazOn ink to stamp the Z.

I used black distress ink to ink around all the edges.

I added a embellishment to it and viola! :)

Here it is on display in my kitchen!!!

Can't wait to see what other inspiration lies in the link up party!! :)

Winner of the Pink By Design Gift Certificate!!!

2011-11-19T18:52:00.001-07:00

Happy Saturday night everyone!! I decided to choose the winner from the giveaway the other day! I was soooo touched by all of your traditions for the holidays!!! There are definitely a few that our family is going to "adopt"!! So because it's getting to be the Christmas season, I decided to choose TWO winners!!! The second winner will get a $10 gift certificate to the Pink By Design store! FUN or what?!?!?! Radom.org choose the winners. The winner of the $20 gift certificate is....

Amy E. from scrapthissavethat.blogspot.com

And the winner of the $10 gift certificate is....

Jessica from jessicascraftshaque.blogspot.com

I will be contacting the winners SOON!!! :)

Thanks sooo much again for sharing your traditions with me!! Happy shopping in the Pink By Design store!!! :)

PS - Pink By Design is having a 18% off sale right NOW!! Use code:

thankful18 (expires at midnight)

Peachy Keen Stamps Kut Out Blog Hop!!!!

2011-11-18T08:00:00.000-07:00

*** MY CURRENT GIVEAWAY ENDS TONIGHT!! ***

Hi Everyone!! If you are coming from Zeni's blog you are on the right track! If you are just stumbling upon this hop make sure to head on over to the Peachy Keen blog to start from the beginning!! You don't want to miss any of the inspiration on this hop.

I am so happy to be a part of this Peachy Keen blog hop!! And I am ALWAYS up for showing off my creations using PK stamps!! The newest stamps - Peachy Keen Kut Outs - now have matching dies available to purchase!!

Unfortunately, I didn't have dies when I used my scarecrow stamps but boy would they have come in handy! :) Check out my cute little scarecrows....

I am loving creating autumn layouts... Apparently I love taking autumn pics as well since I have about 300 pics of my family outside this fall!! (Guess it's a good thing I like working on fall layouts!!)

I used my Celebrate with Flourish Cricut Lite cartridge for some pretty leaves to accent this layout. Now for the best part...

Awwww.... aren't they cute?! I tried paper piecing these guys and I think it worked out pretty well!! I colored their straw with a yellow Glaze pen to give it a glossy, shiny look. I also used the scarecrow accessory set to add some little patches on their pants.

I hope you like my layout!! I definitely had fun putting it together!!

Make sure you leave comments at the blogs along the way since Peachy Keen will be drawing 3 winners. The winners will receive their choice of one (1) Peachy Keen Kut Out die and one (1) coordinating stamp set. Winners will be chosen amongst ALL comments left on all the blogs across the hop! You have until Sunday to comment!

As if that isn't enough.... Peachy Keen is also offering FREE shipping this weekend and an additional 5% off (use promo code - KUTOUT5) which means you will receive 15% off (promo code + everyday savings of 10% off)!

Here is the line up today in case you get lost!! Head over to Michelle's blog, I know she'll have something awesome to show you!!

PKS Blog - http://peachykeenstamps.blogspot.com

Kathy - http://peachykeenstamps-kathy.blogspot.com

Viv - http://craftinghaven.blogspot.com

Lorie - http://thethinkinspot.blogspot.com

Janice - http://stampingwithjanice.blogspot.com

Nikki - http://scrappinnavywife.blogspot.com

Emma - http://creativetimeforme.com

Samantha - http://samanthacasey.blogspot.com

Lisa - http://our2angelsinheaven.blogspot.com

Kim - http://paperpunchaddiction.com

Heidi - http://gotscraps.blogspot.com

Joanna - http://scrap-making.blogspot.com

Erin - http://erinleecreative.com

Ruthie - http://septemberninth.blogspot.com

Angelica - http://handmadebyangelica.com

Jeanne - http://www.thecricutcorner.com

Zeni - http://www.scrappyzeni.com/

Candace -www.scrappin2littleprincesses.blogspot.com (You are HERE)

Michelle - http://www.scrappinwithmybug.com (NEXT stop!!)

PKS Blog - http://peachykeenstamps.blogspot.com

Pink By Design Gift Certificate Giveaway!!!!

2011-11-17T10:23:00.001-07:00

Hello everyone!! I didn't think I would be posting today but Sarah and Kyle, Pink By Design owners, have generously given out some gift certificates for the Design Team to share with YOU!!!! They want to add some fun to this season that can sometimes become so stressful!! This year I am going to do just that in our home. I need your help though!! My girls are getting to the age that we can start some fun traditions with them! I would LOVE to hear the traditions your families have or suggestions of some traditions our family can start!!! Here's what we're going to do....

I am going to give away a $20 gift certificate for the Pink By Design store to a random winner. In order to be eligible for the giveaway, please head on over and 'Like' the Pink By Design Facebook Page. Let them know I sent you and make sure to say thanks to them for the awesome prize! Next please become a follower of my blog if you aren't already. Then leave me a comment letting me know all about your family traditions, or fun traditions you have heard of!!! I cannot WAIT to hear all the fun things you all do for the Christmas season!!!

You have until midnight MST on November 19th to leave your comments and then I will choose a winner!!

Last Week's Haul & Winners!!

2011-11-16T12:10:00.001-07:00

Hi, hi, hi! :) Hope everyone is great today!!! I keep thinking of a friend of mine, Sarah, who is away from her family to work on filming some videos for My Craft Channel for a few days. I hope she's having a good time!!! Make sure to check out her videos when she's all done - I know they will be something you will not want to miss!

So last week I said I was going to announce some winners from my 350 follower giveaway as well as the Hello Kitty Blog Hop... My apologies!!!! It's been on my to-do list but hasn't reached the top until now!!

The random winner of the twine from the Hello Kitty hop is.............

Tanya who said:

Adorable! Already following :)

Tanya
phenis2031 at yahoo dot com
http://scrappylandusa.blogspot.com

And the winner of all the goodies from my 350 follower giveaway is........

mw_scrap said...

Congratulations on the new followers and I am a follower. What an awesome giveaway and Thanks for the chance to win....

Mary Ann

mkeiper72@yahoo.com

Congrats ladies!!!!! I will be contacting you both soon for your addresses!!

Last week I had the opportunity to go shopping all by MYSELF for the day. Let me explain why this is such a big deal... I have a husband who works a LOT (has had one day off in the last 7 weeks) and we live 2 hours from the closest shopping center. The chances of me getting to go anywhere by myself are pretty slim, let alone a whole day in the city!! Anyways, without anyone holding me back, I got a lot of shopping done!! :)

Michaels had a great sale on... Almost everything I bought was 40 - 50% off, plus an extra 25%.

I'm working on organizing my scrap room, hence the cubes!! Now I just have to get them put together.... ;)

Lots of goodies! :)

Can never have too much bling!!!

I was in need of Christmas paper and when I got to Michaels and saw all the new Recollections stacks, I went a little crazy!!!! They are awesome!!

Also picked these up! That's a lot of paper! :) I wish some of you lived closer so you could come over and craft with me!!! Someday! :) Until then... I'll just be a lonely crafter!

I'm taking part in a Peachy Keen blog hop on Friday, so make sure to stop by then!!!!

Getting Cricky with K. Andrews Link Up Love Party

2011-11-15T13:43:00.001-07:00

Hi craft friends!! I saw this link up party in a group I belong to on Facebook and I jumped at the opportunity to participate! I have been in one before and found a lot of neat blogs!! If you have never been a part of a link up party, here is your chance! You will find a ton of great inspiration in these blogs! K.Andrews has this party monthly and she even has prizes for a couple lucky participants! :) For the rules, head on over to Getting Cricky with K. Andrews!

The theme of this party was to post our favorite projects with the theme of Thanks/Blessings. Since I am Canadian, we had our Thanksgiving a while ago. I made this awesome project to help decorate my home for the occasion.

I glittered these tiny pumpkins, added some bows and made the place mat using cardstock and a Pink By Design Distressed Wood background stamp.

For more details on how I made this project check out THIS post!

Hope you liked my pumpkins!! :) Happy Thanksgiving to all you Americans!!

Now head on over to Gettin' Cricky blog for the rules and then add your blog below!!! Have fun!!

Home Decor Piece

2011-11-14T15:20:00.000-07:00

Hi friends!! It's my day to post a project over at Pink By Design!! If you would like details on how to make this, make sure to check out their blog!! (And leave me some love while you are over there! ;))

This was sooo simple to make!! Head on over to check it out! :)

Faith, Trust & Pixie Dust

2011-11-13T00:00:00.000-07:00

Hi!! Hope you are having an awesome weekend! I created this layout for the My Creative Time Throwback Thursday Challenge. The challenge was to use a children's themed cartridge. I have been wanting to scrap pics of Bria meeting the fairies at DisneyWorld in September.

I was soooo in love with how this layout was turning out until I added the finishing touch... Tinkerbell. I have yet to cut out a Fairy from this cart that ended up looking good. They are just too detailed.... I can never get the face to look right! Guess next time I'll have to make sure there is room to make the cut LARGE.

I used a sentiment from the Princess stamp set by Scrappy Mom's.

The paper on this layout was from the Vicki B. set by BoBunny. I added a lot of Recollections rhinestones all over the layout to give it sparkle.

I wanted to make sure there was a place for journalling on this layout because I wanted to do some writing about how cute it was when Bria met Tink. She talked to Tink like they were BFF's... it was adorable. I didn't have room for a lot of writing on this layout so I raised this pic up on pop dots and added a self-made envelope onto the back of the pic so that I could slide a jounalling sheet in behind the pic. I added a piece of ribbon to use to pull the tag out of the envelope.

This is what the tag looks like when it's pulled out.

Hope you like my layout - other than my ugly Tinkerbell cut! :) Maybe I'll take that off... hmmm...

Have a great day!!

SO Thankful

2011-11-12T09:03:00.001-07:00

Hi crafty friends!!! There is SNOW here this morning, lots of it! I hate snow... but today it put me in the mood for Christmas! I bought my daughter a CD of Christmas songs yesterday so that's playing in our house today! I usually don't get into the Christmas spirit until the first of December, but I got 1/2 my Christmas shopping done yesterday so I'm in the mood already! :) I also went a little crazy with the sale that was on in Michaels yesterday.... I'm going to do a haul video to show you soon! Onto the layout that I teased you with last night!!!!

I was inspired by the sketch challenge over at Peachy Keen, as well as my win from their blog hop not too long ago. I won the scarecrow stamps and accessories! Talk about a great win!!!!

Of course I used my new journaling tags from Pink by Design on here too! I think these stamps are going to be a part of every layout!!! My 'Thankful' title was cut from Storybook cricut cartridge.

So for the first time ever, I tried paper piecing! I love how this cute little scarecrow turned out!!! Isn't she cute?! I used mostly Recollections paper on this layout... I also used Recollections pearls, Michaels ribbon, glaze pend to color the straw, and more ribbon from my stash.

I also have some other things I want to share with you! First of all, I know I need to announce some winners!! I'm hoping to announce these to you either later on today or else tomorrow - depending on how the rest of my day goes!

There is a GREAT sale going on over at Pink by Design that is still going on today!!! Make sure to check it out, a lot of sets are on sale PLUS shipping is only $0.11!!! Gotta love that!! Especially those of us who are out of the US!!!

Second, I'm now a part of the Seasonal Design Team over at My Cricut Craft Room!! For the first 25 days in December Erica's team is going to be sharing 25 projects a DAY!!!! There is going to be some amazing inspiration over there for the month of December!!! There are still spots open on this DT if you are interested, she's looking for 50-60 members!! I would love for some of my crafty friends to be on the team with me! Check it out! :)

Hope you all have a great long weekend, I'll be back tomorrow with another layout!!!!

Enabler ALERT! :) And a little sneak peek...

2011-11-11T19:40:00.001-07:00

Hey Everyone!! First of all I would like to have a little minute of silence in honor of those who have fought to give us our free country.....

So grateful every day to live in such an amazing country.

First off Pink By Design is having an 11-11-11 sale today!! Make sure to check out their store, HERE, for all the amazing deals! $0.11 shipping!!! WOW!! This sale is one day only and you still have time!!

Second of all, I wanted to post a layout for you today but never had time this morning before I left for the day. I got to go shopping all by myself!! Never happens!! It was great.... I got a lot of Christmas shopping done and thanks to the amazing deals at Michaels, I made a pretty huge haul. Video to come!! For now, back to the layout! :)

Yah, that's right... I'm only giving you a sneak peek today! ;) I want to wait until I have day light tomorrow before I take pics. Make sure to come back tomorrow!!! It's the first time I tried something new!!!

See you tomorrow!! Have a great night!!

In the Glittery Garden

2011-11-10T14:14:00.001-07:00

Hello!!!! How is everyone doing?? Are you Americans gearing up for Black Friday? Even though we don't have Black Friday here in Canada I still get excited for it! I love seeing all of your haul videos, and hearing stories about all the awesome deals you got!! There is actually a great deal at Micheals in Canada this weekend too so I think I may make the trip to the city to do some shopping. My husband may have half a day off tomorrow so I'm hoping he'll stay home with the kids so I can have a break (I really need one!) and get some Christmas shopping done. Yes - I am already Christmas shopping! I think I start earlier every year!

Anyways, I have another layout today!!! Yep, on a roll! I know! :) I really like this layout because it's summery!! I get a little down in the long, cold winter months up here so I like to remind myself that before we know it, summer will be here again! :)

I actually made this layout based on a sketch from Sketchy Thursdays, but didn't get around to posting it in time to make the challenge! :( Oh well.... Next time! :) I'm going to get it into the Wacky Wednesday Challenge over at my friend Paula's page (More than Favors!!)

I used my new Journalling stamp set from Pink By Design for this layout - actually, I've used this set on every layout since I got them!! Talk about a must have set! The butterflies and paper are from the DCWV Blossoms and Butterflies stack. I made the felt flowers myself and as soon as I plan on making a video showing how I made this! Hopefully coming soon!

I titled this laytout "In the Glittery Garden" after a book that I read my girls all the time. It was actually the first book my daughter Bria ever got!

I added rhinestones to all the embellishments to add some sparkle to the page. I hope you like it!!! I have another layout to share as well, just have to put a couple finishing touches on it tonight and hopefully will have the post up tomorrow! Have a great Thursday!!! Especially to those of you who start your weekend tonight! :)

A Moment in Time

2011-11-07T07:13:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone!! I have some BIG news!!! I finally hit 350 followers!! :) YAY!! That means I get to give away all my goodies!!! I'll try to have a winner posted tomorrow, along with a winner of the twine from the blog hop this past weekend!!

It's my day to post over at Pink By Design today!! I made something a little different than my usual card or layout. I'm working on decorating my scrap room....

I found this blank, plain clock on clearance for about $4 so I thought I would jazz it up a bit! Hope you like it! :) Here are the materials I used....

- Timeless Pieces, Distressed Wood, Enjoy the Journey stamp sets by Pink By Design

- Recollections pearls

- ribbon from my stash

- EAD Designs stickers (stitches on #12)

If you would like more details, please check out my post over at Pink By Design!! :) Have a great day!!!

Hello Kitty Blog Hop!!!

2011-11-05T00:00:00.000-06:00

**** Click HERE for my current GIVEAWAY!! *****

Hi! Hi! Hi! :) Welcome to the Hello Kitty Blog Hop! Make sure you don't miss a blog today - there are some super talented crafters sharing what I'm sure are going to be great projects!! This hop is a 2 days, so you have plenty of time to get through all of the blogs. Make sure you comment on them all since there is going to be a great prize at the end! :)

If you've arrived here from Theresa's blog you're on the right track! If you're stopping by my blog today and want to start at the beginning, please visit Emily's blog.

I love Hello Kitty so much!! She's just soooo adorable!! I have been wanting to do this layout with this Hello Kitty cut since this spring but finally got around to it for this hop.

Isn't her coat just too adorable?? I wish I had the same one for my girls! :)

I had to add this stamp on this layout. This winter was sooo long in Alberta, that we REALLY did celebrate the sunshine once it arrived!! This stamp is from the Enjoy the Journey set by Pink By Design.

Since this blog hop is all about Hello Kitty, I thought I would also share my daughter, Brittyn's, Hello Kitty room...

There are still some bare walls in there now that need to be attended to when I get time... (There ARE window coverings now though!) Her bedding also matches but I don't have a pic of that. :( I love her room, wish I could live in there! :)

I also have some blog candy to give away!!

Some of the YUMMY twine from The Twinery that I used on this layout! Please make sure you are a follower of my blog and that you leave a comment letting me know how to contact you!!!

I hope you have enjoyed the hop so far - your next and final stop in the hop is Libby!!

Lineup:

Emily: http://www.createserendipity.net/

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

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

Jessica-Creative : http://thecreativestamperspot.blogspot.com/

Tammy : http://thepurplemuse.blogspot.com/

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

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

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

Jenny: http://www.crazyaboutcricut.blogspot.com/

Bryan (SCRAPGUY) http://www.scrapguy.blogspot.com/

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

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

Theresa ~ www.thescrapbookingqueen.com

Candace - http://scrappin2littleprincesses.blogspot.com/ (You are HERE)

Libby: http://psastampcamp.blogspot.com/ (NEXT stop!!)

Be sure to stop by again in the future!!

Eventful Weekend! :)

2011-11-04T09:49:00.001-06:00

Hey Everyone!! No project today... Just a lot of exciting reminders! :) There will be lots going on around here this weekend! First off is the Pink By Design release Ustream tonight! Make sure you don't miss this - it'll be so much fun as always!! Meet you HERE AT 8:30 CST. Also during the ustream we will be making a little project together--to participate you'll need:

2 scalloped circles- any size- but not smaller than 2 inches

adhesive

several piece of scrap ribbon (does not need to match)

Starting on the 5th - Saturday - I will be participating in a Hello Kitty blog hop! It's going to be so much fun... Make sure you stop by for that, there will be great projects and prizes!!

Hope you all have a great Friday and we'll meet you back here on Saturday!! :)

Fairytale

2011-11-03T00:00:00.000-06:00

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Hi crafters!!! I have yet ANOTHER layout for you today!! I am on such a layout streak. I love making layouts... This is the first layout I have completed from our trip to Florida earlier this year. I can't wait to do the rest!!! I used another new stamp set from Pink By Design that will be released this Friday night!!! SO exciting!!!

I used sooo many of my favorite things in this layout!!! The stickers are from EAD Designs (sure beats trying to put together intricate Princess die-cuts....). The paper is from Teresa Collins, and the sentiment is from a brand new release from Pink By Design.

Such a pretty sentiment...

I added Recollections rhinestones all over to give it some royal sparkle!

And of course the Prince!!! Know what I realized when I was making this layout.... I don`t even really know the story of Sleeping Beauty!! I didn`t even know her name was Aurora until we went to Disney!! Guess I need to brush up on my fairytales now that Bria is getting into them!!!

Hope you enjoyed my layout today!! Just wanted to remind everyone again about the Pink By Design release this Friday, and the Hello Kitty blog hop Saturday and Sunday!! Happening 3 days!! :)

Pink By Design Sneak Peek

2011-11-02T00:00:00.000-06:00

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Hi bloggy friends!! I am really excited to share something with you today!! A sneak peak of a set of stamps to be released this Friday!!! Since the mail is sometimes so slow that I don't get my stamps before they are actually released, I often don't get the chance to show sneaks. The release this Friday is going to be super exciting so make sure you tune in!!

This is a layout I did for Bria's first day of Playschool!! Such a big important day!!

She was sooo excited about her backpack so of course I had to add this!! I used the Recess cart for this layout - love this cart. I'm really starting to love Lite carts. I was anti Lite cart for a while because I thought they were overpriced but I have caved...

And here is one of the sneaks!!! So cool... Tune in Friday to see the rest of the set!!!

Love this title.... and I had to add the little bow to make sure there was a girly girl touch.

And guess what.... I have yet ANOTHER layout with a sneak on it for you tomorrow!!!! So exciting!! Make sure to come back!!! Have a great day!

Oh Sweet Child of Mine

2011-11-01T00:00:00.000-06:00

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Hey everyone!!! SO today is not only the day after Halloween, it's STAMPTASTIC TUESDAY!! This means Pink By Design has one special set of stamps on sale today. The set featured today is called Labels and it's on sale for $13.99 today!!!

Love this set.... so versatile!!! Here is how I used it...

I used the skectch from Sketchy Thursdays this week as inspiration.

And here is the pic that will go into this layout...

The carts I used are: Sweet Shop, Birthday Bash, Baby Steps and Plantin Schoolbook.

I also used twine from the Pink By Design store, glossy accents, and Recollections pearls.

Thanks so much for stopping by!! Head on over to Pink Cricut to see other ways this stamps set has been used!! And I will be back tomorrow with some pics of my little princesses on Halloween! :)