FCCB Snow Fun #94

Hi Friends,

It's another Fantabulous Challenge me Monday at FCCB!  This week's project is "Snow Fun".  Please join us for this challenge!  You need to use either a snowflake or a snowman on your project, along with at least one Cricut cut!  Easy peasy, right? :)

We have an awesome sponsor this week that provided some of our DT with product to work with. I thought that EAD only sold vinyl words and sentiments for your walls, but boy was I wrong!  They have a fantastic selection of stickers and other super fun scrapbooking and card making products!  I found lots of goodies that I want and I'm sure you will too.  Oh, and their prices are very affordable, which adds to the fabulousness of EAD!

E.A.D. Designs

For my project today I used the MS Holiday Cakes cartridge, Mr. Frosty (printed paper on the Imagine), and Wild Card.

The snowman and all the lovely snowflakes are E.A.D. stickers.  I used pearls from Creative Charms and from CTMH.  The snowglobe stamp is from Flourishes.

Please pop over to FCCB and see the rest of the team's awesome creations and to enter the challenge, yourself!  Thanks for stopping in today!  Please scroll down for my first post of the day.  This is post 2/2.

XO ~ Amy Jo

Snow Days Blog Hop - Day 1 of 2

Welcome to the Snow Days Blog Hop!!  This is day one of two.

We're so happy you could join us for this super-fun hop showcasing cards, layouts and projects that feature everything about Snow Days!! You'll find an array of ideas throughout the hop -- We hope you'll enjoy each and every project along the way!!

If you'd like to join our Snow Days Fun, then you are in the right place. Keep alert for blog candy along the way as some hop stops will be offering some goodies...

For the hop today, I've created a cute winter card with a snowman theme.  I apologize for all the pics, but in order to show off everything properly I have to take pics both with and without the flash.  One of these days I'll get a light box built and won't have this problem.  Thanks for bearing with me. :0)  This was a super simple card to create, but it turned out to be one of my faves this season.  The papers are from Basic Grey - Jovial Collection (I believe) and the cute little snowman and sentiment are clear embellishments from Deja Views.  I just love them! Hope you do too. :)

 I just love these papers together (notice the one on the left is actually a snowflake pattern) and they coordinate so well with the Deja Views!

 With a flash to see the paper colors a bit better, but then of course the vellum tape shows too ;)  I used pop dots on the snowman.

Sorry so blurry here!  I inked all my edges as usual with Colorbox Cat's Eye inks.

Thank you again for checking out my project... Now hop on over to Mickie!

Here's a list of the entire hop, in case you get lost along the way or want to revisit anyone:

Lisa P - http://handmadewithlove-lisa.blogspot.com/ You are here!!!
Bonnie - http://scrap-n-away.blogspot.com/ You go here next!!!
Sherry -http://www.upordowntheyrebeautiful.blogspot.com/
Doris - http://mybugandmecreate.blogspot.com/
Theresa D: http://scrappinginheels.blogspot.com/
Beckie http://justbcreativecrazy.blogspot.com/
Erin - http://deeplyrootedlife.blogspot.com/
Amy - http://www.lovetocrop.com/
Eva - http://evasscrapsncards.blogspot.com/
Cathie-http://cathiescafe/-scraphappy.blogspot.com/
Ashley - http://especiallymade.blogspot.com/
Lisa G - http://www.bljgraves.blogspot.com/
Melissa - http://timeweavers.wordpress.com/
Kristen - http://fantabulouslypink.blogspot.com/
Theresa - http://scrappyartcrafters.blogspot.com/
anita- http://www.anitaandbugs.blogspot.com/
Lynne - http://slasewcraftiness.blogspot.com/
Barbara B. http://barbarab3.blogspot.com/
Amy Jo - http://lv2scrapandfibrofacts.blogspot.com/
Mickie - http://www.littlescrapcorner.blogspot.com/
Janet Royer- http://janetscreativieworld.blogspot.com/

Thanks for stopping by, please come back tomorrow for another great project!

12 Days of Christmas Blog Hop Day 8

Good morning Crafty Friends!

Welcome to Day 8 of the 12 Days of Christmas Blog Hop brought to us by Lisa of HoneyBearz Designs.  This is a 12 day hop where we will be showcasing Christmas/Holiday projects of all types!  Be sure to stop by and follow each blog (comment each day) for your chance to win many, many sponsored prizes and Lisa's goodies too!  I have a feeling there will be blog candy along the way for you to win as well. :)

If you've arrived here from Anita ~ Anita & Bugs then you are in the right spot!  If you just happened upon my blog then you'll want to get all the juicy details at the beginning of the hop with Lisa (above).  Thanks for stopping by today!  I'm super excited for this challenging hop.  I love hops that make me be more productive than I normally am! LOL It's a great challenge for myself.  I just can't wait to see what every one else has been creating this season so I will list all the stops below for an easy way to find everyone.

On to today's project... This is a card using the same paper line (mostly) as the cards on Days 6 & 7. I also used that same cute little snowman stamp and the same Cuttlebug die that the snowman was on for the trees.  Aren't they just sweet?  I got the ideas from a kit (of four) from my local scrapbooking store, so they are not totally my designs, but I always incorporate something to make them my own. ;O)  Again, this is another card from last year.

The button that was added was made by using a circle punch, adhesive, paper piercer for the holes and a clear button.  Now I use my Epiphany punch which I purchased at A Jillian Vance Design to create these.  Much simpler! ;)  Again, I added tulle and a torn sheet of blue just to jazz it up (as my mom would say) a little bit.  Of course, my edges are inked, as always.  Cute, simple, and sweet!

 Thanks for stopping by today!  Now you are on to Lynda to see what lovely creation she has in store for us today.  Don't forget to leave a comment and become a follower if you want to enter to win the grand prize!

In case you get lost...

1. Lisa Pontious ~ http://honeybearzdesigns2011.blogspot.com/

2. Theresa ~ http://www.thescrapbookingqueen.com/

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

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

5. Amy Jo ~ http://lv2scrapandfibrofacts.blogspot.com

6. Lynda ~ http://memoriesintyme.blogspot.com/

7. Mindy ~ http://papercreationsbymindyblog.blogspot.com/

8. Janet ~ http://ladyluvbug.blogspot.com/

9. Nicolette ~ www.beyondscrapin.blogspot.com

10. Shawnee ~ http://www.blessedonthebrightside.com

11. Inga     http://mommahobbit.blogspot.com/

12. Tami ~ http://tamboscreations.blogspot.com/

13. Kerri ~ http://crafttimeandcupcakes.blogspot.com/

Xo ~ Amy Jo

12 Days of Christmas Blog Hop - Days 5 & 6

Good morning Crafty Friends!

Welcome to Days 5 & 6 of the 12 Days of Christmas Blog Hop brought to us by Lisa of HoneyBearz Designs.  This is a 12 day hop where we will be showcasing Christmas/Holiday projects of all types!  Be sure to stop by and follow each blog (comment each day) for your chance to win many, many sponsored prizes and Lisa's goodies too!  I have a feeling there will be blog candy along the way for you to win as well. :)

If you've arrived here from Anita ~ Anita & Bugs then you are in the right spot!  If you just happened upon my blog then you'll want to get all the juicy details at the beginning of the hop with Lisa (above).  Thanks for stopping by today!  I'm super excited for this challenging hop.  I love hops that make me be more productive than I normally am! LOL It's a great challenge for myself.  I just can't wait to see what every one else has been creating this season so I will list all the stops below for an easy way to find everyone.

Well, imagine my embarrassment when I realized I didn't post a project for yesterday!  I am so sorry to all the gals in the hop and to my followers.  Today I will post two projects to make up for it.  :)  I will be gone for the next few days; however, I will be bringing my computer so I should be ok as far as posting goes.  If for some reason my Internet doesn't work, please know that I will be back on Monday with projects to make up for it, but in the meantime, please stop to see all the other participants projects.  The links should still be correct (as far as I know). :)

On to yesterday's project...  This is a card using the same papers and embellishments as the card on Day 5.  I got the ideas from a kit from my local scrapbooking store, so they are not totally my designs, but I always incorporate something to make them my own. ;O)  Again, this is another card from last year.  I'm so happy to be able to get them all posted finally!  Perfect excuse right?  ;)

I can't remember exactly what paper line this is from, but the "25" is cut from a full sheet, using just a circle punch and then pop-dotted.  I was really into tulle last year and added some of that as well as some pretty, sheer ribbon.  As always, I inked all my edges and used a stamp that was on hand at the store where I worked.  The red paper has glossy elements if you look closely.  I didn't even have to use my Glossy Accents! ;)  Super quick and easy idea if you are looking to make some last minute cards.

Next up is another card inspired by a kit from the store I worked at last year here in town.  Gosh, I miss that job!  There is nothing better than getting up, knowing you get to go to a scrapbook store for the day!  Best job in the world! ;)  This is the first of a set of a more whimsical nature.

I added Glossy Accents to some of the dots in the paper to make them really stand out.  The cute little snowman is from a Cuttlbug die and I think it's so cute with the great big head and little body. :)  I also just adore that tiny snowman stamp that I added.  Look at the cute little scarf and hat!  I wish I had that stamp, but again, it was in my bosses stash.  I love the Happy Holidays sentiment as well.  Great font!  I added a cute little bow and a sweet little bell clear embellishment to turn a simple card into something with a bit more substance.  Love those clear embellies and you will see that I have been using a bit of them in this year's card orders as well.  As soon (if actually) as I run out of last year's projects to post, I will be showing you the cards I made this year, but I might just have to wait til next year to share them all with you because I believe I have enough projects to finish out this hop!

  

Thanks for stopping by today!  Again, I apologize for being a day late!  Now you are on to Lynda to see what lovely creation she has in store for us today.  Don't forget to leave a comment and become a follower if you want to enter to win the grand prize!

In case you get lost...

1. Lisa Pontious ~ http://honeybearzdesigns2011.blogspot.com/

2. Theresa ~ http://www.thescrapbookingqueen.com/

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

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

5. Amy Jo ~ http://lv2scrapandfibrofacts.blogspot.com

6. Lynda ~ http://memoriesintyme.blogspot.com/

7. Mindy ~ http://papercreationsbymindyblog.blogspot.com/

8. Janet ~ http://ladyluvbug.blogspot.com/

9. Nicolette ~ www.beyondscrapin.blogspot.com

10. Shawnee ~ http://www.blessedonthebrightside.com

11. Inga     http://mommahobbit.blogspot.com/

12. Tami ~ http://tamboscreations.blogspot.com/

13. Kerri ~ http://crafttimeandcupcakes.blogspot.com/

Xo ~ Amy Jo

Christmas Card Hop by Nicolette - Day 2

*Scroll down a post for the Christmas Paper Piecing Blog Hop*

Good morning everyone!  I hope you are all in a blog hopping mood cause I am in TWO blog hops this weekend! Oh yeah, blog candy you ask??? Well of course!  I never know what I'm sending out so it'll be a surprise.  All you have to do is leave a comment and become a follower.  Please leave a way for me to contact you as well.  Oh, and I must ask you to be patient.  It takes me a while to get things together sometimes, but I promise, you will receive it and remind me if you want!  I don't mind! ;)

Alright now if you arrived here from the Queen of the Hop herself, Nicollete from Beyond Scrapin' you are in the right spot!  If you just happened upon my blog today (thank you), please go back to Nicolette's post because well, isn't the beginning the best place to start in a hop?

Well, this hop is as it says... Christmas cards!  I don't care how many ideas I have, I can always use some inspiration and new tips & tricks!

Again, this is just paper and stickers really. I just added lots of layers (some were paper and some were stickers) and some outlines and faux stitching (with my white gelly pen) and voila`!
My favorite part is the tree!  I decided to use a border sticker as garland so I inked around the edges and cut it up, then placed on the tree to look like garland, then I used Glossy Accents for the star and pop dotted that on.  Isn't that snowman sticker just fun?  I also love the two background papers together.  I love using non-traditional colors/items for holiday cards.  It just makes it all that much more unique!

This is another card I made last year. The materials came from the Basic Grey Jovial card-of-the-month kit from December 2010.  It's one of my favorite holiday lines ever.  The paper is still available from my Memory-Works store, along with some other embellishments and things from this line so if you like it, please email me (amyjrockstar at gmail dot com) and I'll get you the info!  I can promise my prices are some of the best on the Web. (Do people still call it that?) I don't have my own site yet, but I can get you a catalog or send you to the main site with my information.

Thanks for stopping by today and be sure to enter for blog candy!  Your next stop is one of my favorite bloggin', scrappin' gals... Kari with PurpleFuntastic Creations.  That gal loves hops as much as I do! ;)  We've been in lots together and I'm sure we'll be in more!  Can't wait for the next one Kari!

Be sure to go back and catch yesterday's posts if you missed 'em for more chances to win and more creations!

XO ~ Amy Jo

P.S.  Don't forget the other hop!