Friday, April 12, 2013

April Calendar Girls' Blog Hop



Welcome to our April Calendar Girls' Blog Hop. Its absolutely amazing when you do a google search the interesting facts you may find. Such a find is special and unique occasions throughout the year!!! These unique holidays are our inspiration. As Neil Sedaka sang in his song "Calendar Girls" - "April, you're the Easter bunny when you smile". Yes, I know that Easter came early this year, in March actually, but Neil Sedaka sings with April as the Easter Bunny ...... can't blame the lyrics!!

The hop starts with the beautiful and very talented Kimberly at http://scrappingrookie.blogspot.com. The entire line-up is available just in case you get bogged down with all the holidaze and craziness!!!!



You won't want to miss a single calendar event!!!!

The line-up for April includes:


April Occasions We Wish to Share:

National Autism Month Kimberly
Keep America Beautiful Month
Lawn and Garden Month

1 April Fool's Day - Lucy
1 International Tatting Day
2 Children's Book Day- Sandy, Lucy
2 National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day ~ Janet
3 Tweed Day
7 No Housework Day - Jearise - Vicky
8 Draw a Picture of a Bird Day ~ Janet
11 National Submarine Day - Jearise
13 Scrabble Day - Lynne
14 Look Up at The Sky Day - Laura
15 Titanic Remembrance Day-Amanda, Anita
18 International Juggler's Day ~ Lynne
22 National Jelly Bean Day- Sandy
23 Lover's Day - Lynne
25 World Penguin Day ~Kimberly
26 National Pretzel Day
27 Tell a Story Day ~ Sandy
29 Greenery Day
30 Hairstyle Appreciation Day- Amanda

For my first day I chose National Peanut Butter and Jelly day ;0)


I used the Lite Fast Food Cartridge with a few alterations to create the sandwich and jars. all the papers are from my scrap file Trying to use up some of my scraps.
For my second day I chose Draw a picture of a bird day and this is my crude attempt (LOL) at drawing a picture of an Owl One of my 2  favorite birds.

I also was trying to create a shape card for National Pretzel Day (One of my all time favorite foods) Well the shape card fizzled and I am left with the topper also cut from the Fast Food Cartridge.



http://thestampingchef.oo.gd/

The Stamping Chef is our wonderful sponsor for today's blog hop and has designed two of the images that have been used in today's hop. She is offering 3 of her wonderful designs, winner's choice to one lucky blog hopper that responds on each of the Calendar Girls along with her facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/groups/TSCRecipes/, commenting that you hopped with the Calendar Girls.

Lynne will be going through her stash and sending one lucky winner a surprise package to someone that remarks and gives bloggie love on each of the participants.

Your next stop along the way of the calendar is Vicky . Thanks for stopping by and mark your calendar again next month to see what Holidays to Celebrate on May 11, 2013, for the next Calendar Girls Blog Hop!
Hope you are enjoying the hop and getting lost of great ideas!!
Big Blog Hugs, Janet
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Sunday, April 7, 2013

Spring Bling-A-Ling Blog Hop





Welcome to the "Spring Bling Blog Hop" Our challenge was to create a card , layout or altered item with a spring theme and adding some bling. If you arrived here from Nadja"s Blog  you are on the right track. If you just happened upon my post and would like to start at the beginning then head on over to Suzanne's Blog .

 For my project I started to make a card, then I thought as it was coming together it would be a cute "home decor  item and then I thought it would be a great cover for a mini album. Decisions, decisions, decisions!!!LOL. What do you think???

The background was cut from "Lovely Floral" and the hello  from "Lyrical Letters" Cricut cartridges. I edged all the pieces with Sharpie markers added some colored blig for the flower centers and popped the sentiment up with pop dots.It measures  approximately 5.5 inches square. 

Here is the complete line up for the hop just in case you get lost along the way!



There is a nice prize awaiting one lucky hopper All you have to do is visit every blog along the way and leave a comment at every stop. Become a follower if you like but it isn't necessary.





Hope you have enjoyed your visit and are getting lots of awesome inspiration as you hop through. Your next stop is Tiffany.
Thanks for stopping by

Big Blog Hugs, Janet



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Sunday, March 24, 2013

Digital Layout Challenge

Here is a fun Layout I created for a challenge on My Memories Blog Using a free file  called Hello February Addon 1, by Kapiscrap and Art. The challenge was to use the paper and elements from the file and create a "love" layout.There were several requirements you had to fulfill in order to qualify I hope I did it right!





Thanks for looking,
Big Blog Hugs, Janet
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Friday, March 22, 2013

Spring Fling Blog Hop!



It's March and Spring is in the Air when a young man's fancy turns to fishing and a young girl's fancy turns to a new ward drobe!!! Ok, maybe not but there are so many things out that there to symbolize Spring Has Sprung ....

We have a talented group of crafters participating today to show their interpretation of SPRING . . . .

  1. Lynne ~ http://slasewcraftiness.blogspot.com/
  2. Anita ~ http://www.anitaandbugs.blogspot.com
  3. Miriam ~ http://miriamscreations.blogspot.com
  4. Janet ~ http://ladyluvbug.blogspot.com/
  5. Vicky ~ http://crafting-vicky.blogspot.ca/
  6. Edwina ~ http://edwinascreations.blogspot.com/

We have a fabulous sponsor:
Miriam's Crafting Supplies, https://www.facebook.com/MiriamsCraftingSupplies?fref=ts. She has super pearls, bling, and great additions for your crafting projects!

Now on to my project. I chose to create a 'digital' layout of what I most like to do in the spring and that is gardening. In Florida Spring is my favorite time the temperature is usually comfortable and just perfect for puttering around in the garden. Once summer hits FORGET IT I spend very little time out side so my gardening goes by-by and the weeds take over. In the winter I take care of the weeds and the cycle begins again!! LOL


I used My Memories software to create this page and the bulk of the paper and embellishment are from a free kit I got from Design House Digital for attending their hop this month. I believe the file is called
"Sweet As Spring".

Your next stop along the way is the fabulous Vicky who will be bring more spring fling your way!!!!!!

Hope you liked my layout and are enjoying our fun Spring hop1

Big Blog Hugs, Janet





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Friday, March 8, 2013

March Calendar Girls' Blog Hop



Welcome to our March Calendar Girls' Blog Hop. Its absolutely amazing when you do a google search the interesting facts you may find. Such a find is special and unique occasions throughout the year!!! These unique holidays are our inspiration. As Neil Sedaka sang in his song "Calendar Girls" - "March, gonna march you down the aisle".

The hop starts with the beautiful and very talented Janet at http://ladyluvbug.blogspot.com/. The entire line-up is available just in case you get bogged down with all the holidaze and craziness!!!!

You won't want to miss a single calendar event!!!! 

The line-up for February includes:
Vicky (my 2nd card) ~ http://sansdesign.blogspot.ca/


March Occasions We Wish to Share:
  • National Woman's History Month -  Janet
  • Irish American Month - Lisa
  • National Craft Month - Miriam

1 National Pig Day - Jearise
1 Peanut Butter Lovers Day - Amanda
3 National Anthem Day - Edwina
3 Peach Blossom Day -Anita
4 Hug a GI Day  - Janet
11 Johnny Appleseed Day - michele
12 Girl Scouts Day
12 Plant a Flower Day - Kimberly
13 Ear Muff Day -
14 Learn About Butterflies Day ~ Amanda
14 Popcorn Lovers Day
15 Incredible Kid Day - Lisa
16 National Quilting Day - Lisa
17 St. Patrick's Day - Kimberly
18 Goddess of Fertility Day - Miriam
20 International Earth Day -
22 National Goof Off Day - Vicky
23 National Chip and Dip Day -
25 Waffle Day -Anita
26 Make Up Your Own Holiday Day - Lisa
28 Something on a Stick Day - Jearise
30 National Take a Walk in the Park Day -
31 Easter - Jearise, Amanda, Kimberly, Lisa, Vicky

Lynne will be going through her stash and sending one lucky winner a surprise package to someone that remarks and gives bloggie love on each of the participants.

National Woman's History Month is an annual declared month worldwide that highlights the contributions of women to events in history and contemporary society. It is celebrated during March in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia, corresponding with International Women's Day on March 8.





 March 4th
is a day that we all can embrace. It's "Hug a GI Day". Give a great big hug to any and all GIs you see today. The men and women in our armed forces deserve our thanks and appreciation. 

GI's perform an invaluable service to our country. They risk their lives for our freedom, and to keep us safe. A simple hug is a small thanks for this vital service to our country. 




Your next stop along the way of the calendar is the awesomely talented Lisa. Thanks for stopping by and mark your calendar again next month to see what Holidays to Celebrate on April 13, 2013, for the next Calendar Girls Blog Hop!
Big Blog Hugs, Janet
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Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Shake Those TaTa's - Its Mardi Gras Time!!!!


Welcome to Shake Those TaTa's - Its Mardi Gras Time!!!! Fat Tuesday!!!!!We had such a great parade last year and thought we need to do it again! Let's throw some beads off the floats, get our masks on and party like we've never partied before.

We have a great group of party animals to showcase their floats and toss some beads. Be sure to give everyone some bloggie love as there will be some blog candy along the way!

  1. Lynne - http://slasewcraftiness.blogspot.com/
  2. Edwina - http://edwinascreations.blogspot.com/
  3. Jearise - http://lorbysworld.blogspot.com
  4. Anita-    http://www.anitaandbugs.blogspot.com
  5. Janet -  http://ladyluvbug.blogspot.com/ 
  6. Miriam - http://miriamscreations.blogspot.com

Lynne has some goodies in her stash that one lucky winner will receive if they remark at each stop along the way . . . .

I Love these pictures of my grand kids wearing masks my daughter picked up on a trip to New Orleans last year so I decide to create a digital layout with them. Aren't they beautiful I also added the picture my gorgeous daughter partying in New Orleans,



I used My Memories Software for the project and the papers and embellishments are from a digital set called "Mardi Gras Collection Mini" I purchased from Scrap Girls Digital Scrapbooking "
I am your last stop along the parade route, I hope you enjoyed all the wonderful treats and bangles along the parade route. We certainly enjoyed creating them for you.
Till we meet again Have a great day
Big Blog Hugs, Janet
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Friday, February 8, 2013

February Calendar Girls



Welcome to our February Calendar Girls' Blog Hop. Its absolutely amazing when you do a google search the interesting facts you may find. Such a find is special and unique occassions throughout the year!!! These unique holidays are our inspiration. As Neil Sedaka sang in his song "Calendar Girls" - "February you'll be my valentine".

The hop starts with Kimberly at http://scrappingrookie.blogspot.com. You won't want to miss a single calendar event!!!! 

The line-up for February includes:


February Occasions We Wish to Share:
  • American Heart Month  Kmberly  
  • An Affair to Remember Month
  • National Cherry Month - Edwina
  • National Children's Dental Health Month -Janet

2 Ground Hog Day- Edwina
4 Thank a Mailman Day - Miriam
5 National Weatherman's Day
7 Send a Card to a Friend Day Kmberly  
8 Boy Scout Day - Vicky
10 Umbrella Day - Lynne
11 Make a Friend Day - Lucy
14 Ferris Wheel Day - Janet
16 Do A Grouch a Favor Day~Anita
17 Random Acts of Kindness Day - Miriam
20 Love Your Pet Day - Jearise
22 Walking the Dog Day~Anita
26 Carnival Day- Tabetha
26 Tell a Fairy Tale Day
28 National Tooth Fairy Day - Lynne

We have a super sponsor this month - The Stamping Chef, http://thestampingchef.oo.gd/index.php?route=common/home, who has graciously offered 3 digis of the lucky winners choice who comment on the Design Team Blog at http://thestampingchef.wordpress.com/and become a follower.

National Children's Dental Health Month






Ferris wheel Day

"I suppose George Washington Gale Ferris Jr. Day didn't have quite the same ring to it. This day honors the inventor of the amusement park favorite. In almost every major city in the world you will find a Ferris Wheel, from Santa Monica, CA to Vienna, Austria. Nice legacy, George."

Your next stop along the way of the calendar is Miriam . Thanks for stopping by and mark your calendar again next month to see what Holidays to Celebrate on March 9, 2013, for the next Calendar Girls Blog Hop!

 Big Blog Hugs, Janet
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