Cut It Up Sponsor Thank You Blog Hop

Hi everyone and welcome to the Cut It Up Design Team "Sponsor Thank You" Blog Hop!

We have had some wonderful sponsors who have offered some fabulous prizes for our challenges every week and we just wanted to give them a big shout out and heartfelt thank you for their generosity!

Each of our design team members have taken at least one of our sponsors and created a thank you card for them.

I hope you enjoy hopping along to see the fabulous creations using many of our sponsors products.

I am first on the hop so you should have come here directly from The Cut It Up Blog.

Here is the blog hop lineup should you get lost :)

Blog hop lineup
Cut it Up - http://cutitupchallenges.blogspot.com/
Esther - http://forthejoyofcreating.blogspot.com/
Evelyn - http://mylittlecraftblog.wordpress.com/
Gerda - http://cardscreations.blogspot.com/
Katie - http://www.2craftykaties.blogspot.com/
Katrina -http://scrappyhorses.blogshpot.com
Larelyn - http://handmadefromtheheart-designsbylarelyn.blogspot.com/
Treva - http://www.scrappint.blogspot.com

For my card I am giving a huge thank you to our amazing sponsor Lawn Fawn!

They have a wide selection of products including darling stamps and dies, cute pattern papers, gorgeous ink colors and many other great items.

For my card I used their stamp set Fintastic Friends  along with the matching die set Fintastic Friends Lawn Cuts

I colored the stamps with Copic markers, added some glossy accents to the bubbles, heat embossed the sentiment and sprinkled some sequins to mimic the bubbles in the fish bowl.

Supplies Used: cardstock - teal blue; patterned papers from my stash, stamps and dies from Lawn Fawn; Versamark; black embossing powder; sequins.

I have a little blog candy you can have a chance to win.

If you'd like to be in the running you must be a follower of my blog and leave a comment on this post.

Now your off to visit Evelyn at My Little Craft Blog!

Thanks for hopping with us :)

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Cupid Stikes Again Blog Hop

Cupid Strikes Again!!!

Welcome to this co-hop with Die Cuttin’ Divas and Cut It Up. We are so glad that you are joining us today and super excited to share our inspiration with you.

We will have a line-up of DT members from both teams sharing Valentine projects and we are hoping you enjoy them all. Our teams even had to play cupid and send their project to a fellow team member as a surprise. How is that for sharing the love!

How about some prizes?

Craftin' Desert Divas ~ 2 digi stamps of choice

KaDoodle Bug Designs ~ 2 $5.00 certificates

As Cute as a Button ~ Buttons

Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbon ~ $15 gift certificate

Cupid’s Rules…

1. Make sure you are a follower on each stop along this hop.

2. Leave a comment on each project and you will be entered

to win one of the prizes.

Prize winners will be announced on Valentine's Day, February 14th.

For My Project I created a Treat Box and matching card

The cut file is from Silhouette Studio and is called SKUNK HUG TREAT BOX

by Jennifer Rush

Design ID #115031

I used only the skunks face from the cut file for the card and created the sentiment on my computer.

You can use the treat box for candy, but since it was going in the mail I put a little Starbucks gift card in mine :)

"I created my project for Katie on the Cut It Up team."

Your next stop is... Evelyn

If you get lost along the way, here is the line-up....

Die Cuttin’ Divas - http://diecuttindivas.blogspot.com/

Anita - http://scrappyhappymommy.blogspot.com/ Cindy - http://www.inlovewithpaper.blogspot.com/

Emily - http://molliemugsblog.blogspot.com/

Esther - http://forthejoyofcreating.blogspot.com/

Evelyn - https://mylittlecraftblog.wordpress.com/

Georgiana - http://www.carsonscricutcreations.blogspot.com/

Janis - http://pausedreamenjoy.blogspot.com/

Katie - http://2craftykaties.blogspot.com/

Katrina - http://scrappyhorses.blogspot.com/

Larelyn - http://handmadefromtheheart-designsbylarelyn.blogspot.com/

L.B. - http://coolbeansbylb.blogspot.com/

Leah - http://mycraftandchatcafe.blogspot.com/

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

Sarah - http://www.myinsanelifebysarahstamping.blogspot.com/

Shelly - http://mypaperlove.blogspot.ca/

Cut it Up - http://cutitupchallenges.blogspot.com/

Thanks for spreading the love!

Baby Shower Blog Hop

Happy Monday all, what a great day today is!!!! Today we are welcoming a new baby into the world!

As most of you know I am on the Snapdragon Snippets design team.
Today a few of the other design team members and myself are throwing the owners of Snapdragon Snippets, Mike and Kenzie, a surprise baby shower!!!

We are so excited and happy to say congratulations to Mike and Kenzie with the birth of a new baby boy!!!!

It's your lucky day too! To celebrate this awesome occasion we are having a blog hop and you have a chance to win some prizes!

First - There is a chance at each stop on the hop to win a prize of your choice of design at the Snapdragon Snippets store. So that is a total of 8 chances to win, but you must comment at each blog.

Second - There is a chance to win a $15 gift certificate to the store if you are the first to guess the babies name. Leave your guess in the comments.

Here is the line-up:

Esther --- http://forthejoyofcreating.blogspot.com  (you are here)
Gaby --- www.gabycreates.com  (go here next)
Hilda --- http://hildaluevanodesigns.blogspot.com/
July  --- http://scrapromance.blogspot.com/
Patty --- http://cardsbypattytanuz.blogspot.com/
Rhonda --- http://scraphappenswithrhonda.blogspot.com/
Ruthie --- http://www.myhobbymyart.com/2015/10/welcome-sweet-baby.html
Valou --- http://lafeerieduscrap.blogspot.com/


In honor of the new Daley family member I am sharing a cute baby diaper card from Snapdragon Snippets, it is Design ID #39846

My heartfelt congratulations to you, Mike and Kenzie!!

A new baby is such a blessing!!

Thanks for stopping by, leave some love for Mike and Kenzie, and don't forget to make a guess at the name of the new bundle of joy!

Then hop on over to the very talented Gaby Creates!!!

Spring Has Sprung Blog Hop

Welcome to the SVG Attic-SnapDragon Snippets Spring Has Sprung blog hop!  
We are so excited to have you join us today!

At each stop of the hop we hope you will be inspired by the creativity of the design teams of SVG Attic and Snapdragon Snippets. You are sure to find many wonderful projects that will be at the top of your crafting lists!

You should be arriving from Jodi's blog. If you happened across this post out of order, please head to the SVG Attic blog to start at the beginning of the hop.

For the hop I created two Easter themed Lip Balm holders. They are both so cute and easy to put together. I also love that they stand up on their own!!!

They would make a great favor for your table; a cute gift for your child's teacher, a co-worker, or a friend!!

The sweet little bunny is Design ID #76508 - bunny tummy lip balm standing card by Snapdragon Snippets 

The adorable little chick is Design ID #76507 - chick lip balm standing card by Snapdragon Snippets 

Now how about some blog hop prizes??

$15 Gift Certificate to SVG Attic

and

$15 Gift Certificate to SnapDragon Snippets

What do you need to do to be eligible for these amazing prizes?

1.  Become a follower of each blog in the hop, if you aren't already. 

2.  Leave some comment love at each stop.

3.  If you do both of the above, check back here at the SVG Attic blog and/or the SnapDragon Snippets blog for the winners on Monday, March 16th!  You have all day today and tomorrow to hop. 

We would also love it if you would stop by the SVG Attic and SnapDragon Snippets' Facebook pages and give us a "Like"!

Here is the complete blog hop lineup:

SVG Attic blog

Cyndy

Angeline

Beth 

 Carmen 

Jodi

Esther (you are here)

Debb (go here next)

Julie

Valou

Rhonda

Gaby

SnapDragon Snippets blog

I hope you have enjoyed this stop on our hop!  Be sure to head on over to the other stops for more spring and Easter inspiration, comment and become a follower to be eligible for the prizes!

Forever & Always Blog Hop

Welcome to the SnapDragon Snippets - SVG Attic's joint

Forever & Always blog hop! 

We are so excited to have you join us today!

At each stop of the hop we hope you will be inspired by the creativity of the design teams of Snapdragon Snippets and SVG Attic. You are sure to find many wonderful projects that will be at the top of your crafting lists!

You should be arriving from Jodi's blog If you happened across this post out of order and wish to participate, please head on over to the SVGAttic blog to start at the beginning of the hop.

Here is the project I created for this hop: A treat bag and card.

The card is 'be mine' card by Snapdragon Snippets  and is design #72883  at the Silhouette store.

I used red card stock and a patterned paper by Authentique, along with some puffy hearts by Pebbles.

The treat bag is the Heart window tall valentine tote - Item #SDS-0000746 at the Snapdragon Snippets store.

I used pink, red and off white card stock, the same patterned paper by Authentique, a stamp by Pebbles and a couple red brads and red twine.

Now how about some blog hop prizes??

$15 Gift Certificate to SnapDragon Snippets

And

$15 Gift Certificate to SVG Attic

What do you need to do to be eligible for these amazing prizes?

1.  Become a follower of each blog in the hop, if you aren't already. 

2.  Leave some comment/love at each stop.

3.  If you do both of the above, check back here at the SnapDragon Snippets and/or at the SVG
Attic blog for the winners on Monday, January 19th!  You have all day today and tomorrow to hop. 

We would also love it if you would stop by the SnapDragon Snippets  and SVGAttic's Facebook pages and give us a "Like"!

Here is the complete blog hop lineup in case you wish to take a break and come back:

SVG
Attic blog

Cyndy

Angeline

Beth

Courtney

Carmen

Jodi

Esther

Debb

Julie

Valou

Shary

Rhonda

Gaby

SnapDragon Snippets blog

I hope you have enjoyed this stop on our hop!  Be sure to
head on over to the other stops for more love/Valentine’s Day inspiration, comment and become a follower to be eligible for the prizes!

Winter Wonderland Blog Hop

Welcome to the SVG Attic-SnapDragon Snippets Winter Wonderland blog hop!  We are so excited to have you join us today!

At each stop of the hop we hope you will be inspired by the creativity of the design teams of SVG Attic and Snapdragon Snippets. You are sure to find many wonderful projects that will be at the top of your crafting lists! If you happened across this post out of order, please head to the SVG Attic blog to start at the beginning of the hop.

Here is the project I created for this hop:

I used the Igloo 3D box with flag pole and 3D Penguin,  both by Snapdragon Snippets, to create my little winter scene.

The 3D penguin couldn't be any easier to put together and isn't he adorable!!!!!

I had so much fun creating the igloo and was super happy to find this iridescent paper which makes the perfect ice blocks. Good ole Hobby Lobby!

Now how about some blog hop prizes??

$15 Gift Certificate to SVG Attic

and

$15 Gift Certificate to SnapDragon Snippets

What do you need to do to be eligible for these amazing prizes?

1.  Become a follower of each blog in the hop, if you aren't already.  We have some different blogs since our last hop, so please check to make sure you are following them all!

2.  Leave some comment love at each stop.

3.  If you do both of the above, check back here at the SVG Attic blog and/or the SnapDragon Snippets blog for the winners on Monday, November 17th!  You have all day today and tomorrow to hop. 

We would also love it if you would stop by the SVG Attic and SnapDragon Snippets' Facebook pages and give us a "Like"!

Now for the blog hop lineup:

SVG Attic blog

Cyndy

Angeline

Beth 

Courtney

Carmen

Jodi

Esther (you are here)

Debb (go here next)

Julie

Valou

Shary

Rhonda

Gaby

SnapDragon Snippets blog

I hope you have enjoyed this stop on our hop!  Be sure to head on over to the other stops for more Winter Wonderland  inspiration, comment and become a follower to be eligible for the prizes!

SnapDragon Snippets/SVG Attic Back To School Blog Hop

Welcome to the SnapDragon Snippets/SVG Attic Back To School blog hop! 

We are super excited to have you join us! 

At each stop of the hop you will be inspired by the creativity of each of Snapdragon Snippets and SVGAttic design team members. If you happened across this post out of order, please head to the SVG Attic blog to start at the beginning of the hop.

For my projects I created a cupcake treat box and an apple gift card box.

For the cupcake box I used file #64475, cupcake box apple cutout.

I wanted a tag for my box, so I used the two negative cuts from the box along with a stamp I had from Unity.

For the apple gift card holder I used file #64697, apple flat 3D  box gift card.

This went together even easier than I had anticipated and it is so super cute!!!

 And of course if you hop with us, there are prizes to be won! 

We are offering two gift cards to the SVGAttic store! 

$30 Gift Certificate to SVG Attic and 

$20 Gift Certificate to SVG Attic 

What do you need to do to be eligible for these amazing prizes? 

1. Become a follower of each blog in the hop, if you aren't already. You will find a few different participants (blogs) this time around. 
2. Leave some blogging love on each stop. 
3. If you do both of the above, check back on both Snapdragon Snippets and SVGAttic blogs for the winners on Monday, August 18th! You have all day today and tomorrow to hop. 

 We would also love it if you would stop by the SnapDragon Snippets and SVG Attic Facebook pages and give us a "Like"!

This is the blog hop lineup in case you find a broken link or need to take a break and come back.

SVG Attic blog Melissa 

Julie 

Beth 

Shary 

Courtney 

Jodi 

Jearise 

Esther 

Ruthie 

Diane 

Gaby 

SnapDragon Snippets blog 

 We hope you have enjoyed this stop on our hop! Be sure to visit, follow and comment on every stop to be eligible for the prizes.

Getting To Know Me Blog Hop

I recently received an email from a good Bloggy friend of mine Gloria of Girlia's Cards.

I first met Gloria when I started following and participating in her challenge blog - Celebrate The Occasion. Such a fun challenge blog! When they announced they were having try outs for a design team I jumped at the chance since I was already having fun participating in their challenges. I was lucky enough to make the team and get to know both her and her co-creator Adrian. I learned a lot and thoroughly enjoyed my first run as a DT member on a challenge blog.

Gloria is very creative and I know you will enjoy perusing all of her fun creations, so I hope you'll take the time to stop by her blog and leave her some love!

Thank you Gloria for thinking of me and asking me to be a part of this blog hop.

What am I working on?

Well, right now I am working on projects for two design teams I am on and a Back To School blog hop I will be participating in August 15th. I'm also working on a few craft items that I will be giving as gifts to some family and friends.

Below is a printers tray I did for my Mom a couple of years ago.

How does my work differ from others of its genre?

Well, I think everyone who creates puts a bit of themselves in their creations. We all have our own take on our projects, wether it be cards, a layout or any other craft we may be working on.

Here's a sample of the creations I did when I was asked to carry the torch for Amber Ink.

Why do I write/create what I do?

I have always had a passion for making things. I absolutely love to create stuff!!! I find it fun, relaxing, challenging, just to name a few. I also really enjoy giving people I care about something that I have made. I think when you share your creations, you're letting the person you are giving it to know how special they are to you because you took the time to create something just for them!!

Below is a shadowbox I created for my brother.

What Is Your Creative Process?

Often it is either based on something I need to create for a design team I am on or an occasion that is coming up for which I need a gift. I love to browse through both magazines and Pinterest for inspiration. So often I see something and think "That is so cool, but I would add_______ or I would do ________"  and then I get started on my version.

I would like to tag two of my favorite blogging friends to join in on the fun!

Next Monday you'll get to know them better.

First is Gaby of Gaby Creates. I started following her blog when I first started blogging. I just loved all of her creations and she continually inspired me. I got to know her even better when she invited me to be a guest blogger for "Link Up For Pink" and after that when I joined their design team. She still constantly amazes me with her endless creativity!! She's so sweet and generous and I am very fortunate  to, again, join her on a design team. This time for Snapdragon Snippets. I encourage you to follow her blog you will be continually amazed and inspired by her fabulous creations.

Second is Kim of Kimberly Harris Studio. I have been a blogging friend of Kims for many years as well. I think I came upon her blog during a blog hop for a design team she is on for Emma of My Creative Time. I was immediately in love with her darling projects and become a loyal follower. She has a ribbon collection to die for among other things. She makes the most unique cards, tags, treat boxes, etc. and she is super duper sweet to boot. Hop over and check out her blog you won't be disappointed.

Thanks for joining me today !!