Thank you!!!!

I just want to say thank you to everyone who hopped along with us during the 'Tis The Season To Hop' Blog Hop hosted by the wonderful Elsa, of www.JustaFewDesigns.blogspot.com!

Thank you to those participants who joined me in supporting and encouraging eachother! Special Thanks to Linda, Kimi, Krystal, Michelle, Sue, along with a few other participants and most of all...Thank you Miss. Elsa....You Rocked this Hop!

All the Best...Stacie J with Creativ You (CraftySponge)

Wow...Day 3 already?!?

Welcome back! Are you enjoying the blog hop so far? I know I most certainly am and can't believe it will end today!

Just in case your joining us for the first time, here's a little history; I have joined a bunch of talented ladies to share with you some awesome Christmas themed projects.

We have blog hopped for the last two days (today is day 3). Some of the ladies in the hop are offering "Candy", so look out for those neat gifts...also make sure you become my follower and comment all 3 days of the hop; on all the participating blogs in order to win the "Candy" Elsa will be giving away on her blog.

We hope to inspire you to create and give homemade gifts and cards this year.
If you arrived here after leaving Margaret's blog, http://www.auntmargaretdesigns.blogspot.com/ you are in the right place; if not, please go back to Elsa's blog, where the magic all began.

Eat, Drink and Be Merry!

What does a snowman eat?

Snowballs!

And snowflakes!

 All done using Sizzix's New Snowman die with embossing folder!

           Merry Christmas!

 There's snowman like you!



Pillow Box...made using Kaiser Crafts "Silly Season" and  Close To My Heart's Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge! Visit: www.myctmh.com/happyscrappin

 

 

All done using the New Sizzix Flower die and embossing folder,

  

Tim Holtz's Limited Edition "Winter" Distress Ink Pads and Martha Stewart Deep Edge Punches! 

I made this using a few holiday influenced embellishments, but I may display it all year round! I love how it turned out!

The background is Tim Holtz's New Burlap Panels; 

Sizzix Sizzlits 'Festive Greenery' and 'Tattered Banner' Decorative Strip dies;

as well as Tim's bird cage die

Thanks for stopping by and please hop on to Michelle's Blog.

May God bless you all during this wonderful Christ filled season and as always...Happy Creating!

Stacie J.

Hopping into day #2!

Welcome back! Are you enjoying the blog hop so far?  I know I am.... and just incase there is someone joining us for the first time here's a little history; I have joined a bunch of talented ladies to share with you some awesome Christmas themed projects.

We will... be hopping for three days (today is day 2) from the 2nd through the 4th of Dec. Some of the ladies in the hop will offering Candy so look out for those neat gifts...also make sure you become my follower and comment all 3 days of the hop on all the participating blogs in order to win the "candy" Elsa will be giving away on her blog.

We hope to inspire you to create and give homemade gifts and cards this year.
If you arrived here after leaving Margaret's blog, http://www.auntmargaretdesigns.blogspot.com/ you are in the right place; if not, please go back to Elsa's blog, where the magic all began.
I hope you enjoy my projects!

I'm so excited to share my Vintage Christmas Treasure Chest with a surprise inside.

Thanks for stopping by and please hop on to Michelle's Blog.

May God bless you all during this wonderful Christ filled season and as always...Happy Creating!

Stacie J.

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Tis The Season To Hop Is HERE! START HOPPING!

Welcome to our blog hop, Tis the Season to Hop. I have joined a bunch of talented ladies to share with you some awesome Christmas themed projects.

We will... be hopping for three days from the 2nd through the 4th of Dec. Some of the ladies in the hop will offering Candy so look out for those neat gifts...also make sure you become my follower and comment all 3 days of the hop on all the participating blogs in order to win the "candy" Elsa will be giving away on her blog.

We hope to inspire you to create and give homemade gifts and cards this year.
If you arrived here after leaving Margaret's blog, http://www.auntmargaretdesigns.blogspot.com/  you are in the right place; if not, please go back to Elsa's blog, where the magic all began.
I Hope you enjoy my projects,

I made a Matchbook Christmas Mini; using paperbags, BoBunny and a bellyband: ) I'm so proud of my first entry...it's on time and it was easy guys...try it!

Thanks for stopping by and please hop on to Michelle's Blog.

May God bless you all during this wonderful Christ filled season and as always...Happy Creating!

Stacie J.

 

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"Tis the Season to Hop"

Hey Everyone!! Just a little info on the up coming BLOG HOP I'm participating in! My first hop ever!! So please mark your calendars DECEMBER 2nd thru the 4th!! Elsa of http://www.JustaFewDesigns.blogspot.com/
  is my youtube buddy; she's hosting this awesome Hop!

"Tis the Season to Hop"

So proud to say I am within a awesome line up of very talented ladies...some will be showing you more than just paper crafts in hopes of inspiring you to give home made gifts this year and bring Christmas back to the heart and out of the commercial state it's become.

I hope your able to hop along with us and enjoy all the projects I and the other creative ladies are working hard to get done, so we all can enjoy,...

sooooo mark your calendars!!!

and as always...............May God Bless you and Happy Creating!!

 

Stacie

Just know your place!

Hey everyone out there in blog land...I have a question. Have you ever been somewhere and you knew right away, that it wasn't the environment for you? Or just maybe your frame of mind and expectations didn't match those of the people participating in the event, along with you?

Let me just get down to why I ask...yesterday, I participated in what I thought would be a crafters/vendors fair for the upcoming holiday season. Now, I understand that this is an annual fundraiser for a private school (which is where it was held) but! Yeeesssss, but! I had no idea it wasn't a crafters venue at all!

On the night before the event, shortly after my husband and I arrived to setup at the location, I felt it wasn't necessarily the audience for me, but I had hoped I was just paranoid.

The things I displaced were retail items from my store like: Tim Holtz's new District Market totes, the journals, his new matchbook note pads and his gift card sets. Complete scrapbook kits full of beautiful paper, and embellies that were only 10 bucks! Individual and greeting card sets. 'Make and Take' projects; as well as many other things.

Well...I think "Grandma's Attic" (used items donated annually by parents & family members, sold by the school) set the theme for what was expected at this event.

Don't get me wrong...I love a great deal! Now besides the rummage sale...there was an Avon & a Tupperware person selling cash & carry items. And the school had their retail items as well as hot food for sell! I met some awesome people and contacts! I am truly humbled by the comments and compliments I received regarding all my pre-made items!!! Thank you, thank you!!! I just thank God for the gifts!

Needless to say...it's really hard to compete with the extremely discounted, previously loved items these patrons are expecting to purchase every year! I may support the school by participating in the event again, but one things for sure, I will definitely reconsider what I will offer!

Close To My Heart's "Roxie" Envelope Mini

Just sharing a mini I made using the two kraft envelopes I made(and shared in a previous tutorial) for my daughter to embellish. everything I used is from Close to My Heart (www.myctmh.com/happyscrappin) ...the featured paper collection is called "Roxie" which is beautiful! The tutorial will also be available soon!

How to make your own Kraft Envelopes

October Card Crusaders - part 1

Easy to do flowers from the Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge!

September Card Crusader's Recap!

I made some awesome cards with this Brand New Cricut Cartridge "Art Philosophy!" When you order this Cartridge from my Close To My Heart Website, you will receive the Art Philosophy cartridge that has over 700 images, fonts and shapes! you will also receive 2-Celebration acrylic stamp sets & 1- Frames, Tags, Borders stamp set from Close To My Heart's Exclusive 'My Acrylix' Premium Quality Decorative Stamps; each valued at over $23! You will also receive Demensional Elements: 2" & 3" Banners; 2 1/2", 3 1/2", and 4" Tags; as well as 1 1/2" and 2" Mixed Shapes! This whole ensemble is simply AWESOME!!! www.happyscrappin.myctmh.com

Card Crusader's Projects

August Card Crusaders

 

July Card Crusaders

June Card Crusaders

Paper: Peachy Keen from Kaisar Crafts

Cut card base(salmon paper) 4 1/4 x 5 1/2;
score at 2 3/4; (blue & printed border -shown on bottom) cut 1 1/4 x 4 and adhere to card base as shown in photo; (mustard) cut 3/4 x 3 1/2, distress edges with Tim Holtz's paper distresser: apply vintage photo distress ink to the edges; stamp sentiment and use 3D foam squares or pop dots, then add two brown brads; adhere (to blue) as shown.

Paper: Hopscotch from Basic Grey

Cut card base(salmon paper) 4 1/4 x 5 1/2;
score at 2 3/4; (blue) cut 2 1/4 x 3 3/4, apply Walnut Stain distress ink to the edges and adhere to card base as shown in photo; (Print) cut 2 x 3 1/2, use a corner rounder on the top right corner and the bottom left corner; applyWalnut Stain distress ink to the edges; Cut out frame using Tim Holtz's Tags & Bookplate Die. Stamp sentiment and use 3D foam squares or pop dots to the frame only. add eyelets or brads. Adhere (to print paper) as shown.

 

     4 x4 card; I used on the edge die                2 3/4 x 4 1/4 card   

 

May Card Crusaders

Close To My Heart's "Wings" Paper collection

"While Supplies Last" at Close to My Heart!

There are a couple of fantastic clearance items still available from Close To My Heart! To check them out, go to www.myctmh.com/happyscrappin  click on "shop online" on the left....and then click on "while's supplies last."

You shop online with your credit card and have the items shipped directly to you! Enjoy the goodies!

By the way...for the ladies taking the Denim workshop...the MINI-MEDLEY ACCENTS OUTDOOR DENIM COLLECTION reg. $4.95 sale $2.50 49 % off , would be a great addition!!

I am so excited to announce my first Blog Hop, guys!!!!!

I am so honored to have been invited to participate in Elsa's (Just a Few Designs) blog hop to start off this famtastic holiday season! Please remember to Save-the-date...I will annouce this event again...along with a few reminders...I SO EXCITED to start creating for this!!

Previous Projects!

 

It's a girl thang!!!                              Trip to San Juan, Puerto Rico!

Close To My Heart's Flip- Flaps;

Create a whole album on one page!



In my all about me album!                                                 My babies' halloween!

 

Brenda's Birthday Bash Album!

Getting inspired.....can come from anywhere!

I wonder what writers do when they get "Blocked?" I guess they search for inspiration...right? Well, what if you've been inspired by something, but don't have what you need to complete the project?

Been there...done that...got a t-shirt and a magnet from that trip!
Being uninspired can be a drag when your really in the mood to create, but have no focus or intended direction!

A friend came over to my design studio the other day....she said she hadn't been able to scrap at home and she really wanted to do a project. I figured....well, that would be great to have some company while I work on class projects for upcoming October workshops. I, myself hadn't really been inspired to make a personal project; always busy doing something for another purpose other than for me!

Well, she started pulling out all the supplies she might need for her day of play; and I noticed a mini tabbed grunge board book, by Tim Holtz (which we both have had since last winter!) and I'll be...that is all it took! I thought to myself...."Self? Your going to play today, right along with Leslie!"

I went into my album stash and found the grunge book; then I look through my "paper collection" (I'm using that word lightly!), and came across that beautiful Gabrielle Collection from Bo Bunny! "hummm"....I thought, twisting my lips to the side...."should I?" You know we" collectors can be; never want to commit...just save for the perfect moment!

Well, this was my project for the day! I was going to commit to cutting into the once collected precious paper and stick it to my guarded grunge album! You would have been proud of me!

twelve hours later (maybe add a day or 2)...this is what I came up with:

"Spread Your Wings" Using the Gabrielle Collection from Bo Bunny

The small Prima flower is used as a closure on this page.

Toilet Paper roll pocket on this page!

This is the back of the freestanding stand attached to the mini album!