Easter Treats

Hey crafty friends!!!! How are you all doing?? Do you have spring fever like me?! We are FINALLY starting to see the snow melt here and I am so excited to start getting my kids outside without snowsuits! That is definitely something to celebrate!! 

Today is also the start of this month's challenge at Jaded Blossom! The theme of the challenge is Easter! I know you will all be making a ton of Easter projects and we can't wait to see them! 

I used some of the Doodlebug treat bags to make some fun little gifts for my girls' teachers. 

The bags are filled with chocolate eggs and nuggets. 

I used the Treat Topper Dies as well as the Candy Wrap Dies to make the base of my tag. To add some dimension I also ran the the candy wraps through my paper crimper. 

The adorable graphics in the middle of the tags are flags from the Springtime Pixie assortment pack by Doodlebug. 

I used sentiments from two different Jaded Blossom stamp sets - Easter Treats 2 & Easter Treats 3 - and embossed them using white embossing powder. 

Here are all the supplies I used to make my treats...

- Jaded Blossom Treat Tag Die and Candy Wraps Die

- Jaded Blossom Easter Treats 2 Stamps and Easter Treats 3 Stamps

- Doodlebug Treat Bags

- Doodlebug Springtime Pixies  & 6x6 paper pad

- Doodlebug Twine

- paper crimper

- white embossing powder

Make sure you head on over to the Jaded Blossom blog for more inspiration and then link up your own Easter projects!! Here is what you could win...

 And mark your calendars - there is a really awesome release coming up starting tomorrow!!

FB Sticker Hop!!

Hi there! Welcome to the Facebook Sticker Blog Hop!

We all use these adorable little stickers in our Facebook messages to one another, so we thought what a GREAT IDEA for a hop!

Our blog hop is sponsored by Jaded Blossom and SVG Cutting Files, so sit back, relax and enjoy the wonderful creations the teams have made using some of their favorite FB Stickers!

Now if you came here from 
Jaymie's Blog 
then you are in the right spot.  If not, you will want to start at the beginning with Michelle.

A Complete Blog Line up is located for you below my post in case you get lost along the way.

And now for my project! 

I thought this would be a great way to lighten the mood for someone who may have had a bad day. I know it would make me smile!!! :) 

Here is what I used to make my card...
- Jaded Blossom Kawaii Sentiments Stamp Set
- Oval Card Base from SVG Cutting Files
- Doodlebug Design Take Note Paper Pad
- washi tape

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Next up on the Line Up is the amazing

 Crystal

Blog Hop Line Up

Michelle 

Candace

Jamie 

Kate 

Mel 

Barb 

GiGi 

Jaymie

Candace 

Crystal 

Gwen 

Ann 

Three Month Layout

Hey friends! Today I have a super soft, sweet layout to share using the Front Porch Collection from Pebbles Inc. 

Before I get to my layout, I thought I would share that there is some fun news over on the American Crafts blog today! (If you didn't know, Pebbles is owned by American Crafts). 

I just love the softness that I was able to get from pulling certain colors from embellishments and papers from this collection. 

I have a LOT of catching up to do on layouts so I am trying to just focus on important layouts - like Taylah's three month pictures. 

I used some fun letter dies from Paper Smooches to create my 'three months' title. Once I got all the strips of paper laid out I stitched them together using my sewing machine. 

I love chipboard pieces and I love them even more when they are layered using foam stickers. By adding a doily  (LOVE doilies) in the background I created a great focal point next to my picture. 

Here are the goodies I used to create my layout...

- Front Porch Collection from Pebbles

- Alphawhimsy dies from Paper Smooches

Thanks so much for stopping by today! I have been super busy working on projects for the upcoming Jaded Blossom release for next week! Make sure you don't miss them!! 

Easter Bunny Doodlebug Layout

Hi crafty friends!! Today I am over on the Doodlebug Blog sharing a fun layout! 

The new Springtime Collection is so bright and fun - I just can't get enough of it! I have been holding onto some Easter pictures with real bunnies of my daughter and this collection was perfect! 

I knew I wanted to use the new mini garland on my layout even though I was fighting the urge to keep it in packaging it so I could stare at it for months... I love the fun little touch it adds to projects!

Since the garland is stitched, I added some stitching with my sewing machine in a few other spots. 

These tiny little bunnies are over the top cute! To make sure they gained enough attention on my layout, I popped them up using some foam stickers. Next time I use some, I think I'll add some glitter to their ears and bellies! 

I love that Doodlebug has such a range of alphabet stickers that I can ALWAYS find the perfect size and font to suit my projects. The alphabet stickers I used here are the Lily White Teensy Type stickers. I used a scalloped die to cut a circle to place my title on and ran a border sticker along the bottom.

Hopefully my layout has you all as excited to dive into the Springtime Collection as I was!! I am itching for spring to arrive so I can take more pictures of my girls inspired by this collection!! 

Hello Sweet Baby Lollipop

Hey everyone!! Today is my day to share a project using Jaded Blossom supplies!! 

 As much as I LOVE my cameo, I think it's awesome to be able to create a project without it using only dies. I took some baby wash clothes from the dollarstore, rolled them up, added a stick to the back and wrapped cellophane wrap around them to make it look like a little lollipop.

I thought this would be a fun little gift to add to the envelope of a baby card, or onto the outside of a gift.

I used a combination of two sets of Jaded Blossom dies (Treat Tag Die and Mini Tag Dies) to make my tag and tied it on with some twine. 

I also used the Treat Tag Die to make the tag on my card and the hexagon die from the Mini Tag Dies to create a fun little pattern. The 'Hello Sweet Baby' sentiment fit perfectly on my banner die, which I popped up using foam stickers to add dimension. 

Here is what I used to make my project...

- Jaded Blossom Treat Tag Die

- Jaded Blossom Mini Tag Dies

- Jaded Blossom Sweet Baby Stamp set

- Pebbles Special Delivery Girl Collection

- Twinery Twine

- Sequins

I hope you all enjoyed my baby card and lollipop today!! Keep your ears and eyes open for information on the new Jaded Blossom release for April!! It's a super fun one! 

Jaded Blossom March Release Blog Hop!!

Hi Everyone! Welcome to Jaded Blossom's March 2014 Release Blog Hop.   Now if you're here from Kate's Blog you're in the right place, if you're just passing thru start at the beginning because you don't wanna miss anything.  I also have the complete line up at the bottom. If you missed my projects this week here is the highlight of it

As I have mentioned previously, my husband and I were away recently for a wedding in Jamaica and my mom and dad stayed at our house looking after our girls for us. I wanted to make a fun little treat for them while we were away so I put together a fun little popcorn party! 

Here is the front of my large tag...

And on the back, I added a fun little ticket using the gift card die to create a spot to hold it. Since the length of the gift card die is too short to fit the whole ticket, I only ran one end of the die through my Big Shot, and then backed the tag out without running it through completely. Then I measured where I needed the other end of the ticket to be held, taped my die down using washi tape, and ran it through (partially) again. 

My girls love the idea of having a ticket for events so I know I'm going to get good used out of this die! 

Here is what I used to make my tag and ticket...

- Jaded Blossom Ticket Book Die

- Jaded Blossom Ticket Book Stamp Set

- Jaded Blossom Ticket Book Add On

-  Movie Night Card Set from SVG Cutting Files

- Doodlebug washi tape

- Peachy Keen Sweet On You Face Assortment stamps

And of course we have to have a deal for you right? This weekend only you can get the entire release package for $130.99

Regular Price for the Release Package is $135.99

Price for the Release Package will be $141.99 after Sunday Night, 3/16, 11:59pm, pst

1 - Free 2 x 3 Stamp for customers that spend $40 or more before Taxes and Shipping! FREEBIE is only available until Sunday 3/16, 11:59pm pst.

Of course, here is what everyone will receive when they order our New Release.

BLOG CANDY

Just leave a comment on all the blogs along the hop!

The more blogs you comment on the more chances you have to win!

1st prize will be the 6 x 6 Paper Pad

2nd Prize will be 1 Washi 

Now on to the HOP....

Next up is Michelle!! 

Just in case you get lost here is the Entire Line Up: 

Jaded Blossom
Candace
Brigit (March Guest Designer)

Barb
Crystal

Trixie

Jamie

Mel

Kate
Candace Z.
Michelle

Doodlebug Lollipop Covers

Hello everyone!  When I first laid eyes on the Kraft In Color Collection my creative mind was spinning! There are so many colors/patterns in this line that making projects with any color combination would be possible. I choose to work with some of my very favorite colors to create something yummy!!

I used some cutting files from SVG Cutting files to make the cutest lollipop covers to add onto birthday gifts. I think kids will love these! 

The lollipops fit right inside and I tied them up using Doodlebug twine using red buttons as cherries. 

On the cupcakes that don't have a cherry, I used some of the new gorgeous Sequins as little sprinkles. Are you ready to eat these yet?! 

 I have a feeling I will be using these sequins on every single project!!

Thanks for stopping by to have a peek at my project! I hope you have been inspired today!