12 Days of Christmas Blog Hop Dec 12-23 Day # 2

Welcome to Day 2  of the "Twelve Days of Christmas Blog Hop". We are so happy that you decided to join us . If you arrived here from Mindy's then you are on the fight trail. If you just happened upon my blog and would like to join the fun then please start at the beginning with Lisa's Blog.


My project for today is a rather unique take on an Advent Calender.

The Folded Stars were created with 6X6 Squares of Recollection's card stock in 5 colors. the embellishing was done with gold and silver metallic paper and red green and white Recollection "Lumiere" paper.the corner triangles were embossed with sizzix Frost folder.Each star when opened reveals either a word or a sentiment relating to Christmas.These were taken from "Mixed Holiday Sentiment" by My Creative Time, "Christmas Wishes" by Pink by Design."Winter Wishes" by K.Andrews and "Christmas Words" by Hot off the Press. The numbers were printed om my computer and cut with the stitched circle die from My Creative Time 's "Build a Banner Kit". The snowflakes were punched with a Martha Stewart punch.

If you would like to learn to make the folded star  go to http://mariannespapir.blogspot.com/2011/03/tre-bretteprosjekter.html and this video was also helpful http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KB92GQ0FCb0&feature=youtu.be

Thanks for stopping by I hope you enjoyed your visit!

Your next stop is the very talented Nicolette so head on over to see what she has in store for you!


Now what would a blog hop be without Blog Candy Right! Well our wonderful Hostess Lisa has gathered a "ton" of awesome stuff and has prepared "12" Stockings filled to over flowing. one for each day of the hop. You will definite not want to miss out on any of this !

Some of the awesome sponsors have agreed to be a "Guest Designer" as well. So hop back over everyday for some awesome projects and a chance to win a one of those stockings

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

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 ~ http://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/

I hope you enjoyed your stop and would love for you to leave a comment!

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas

Big Blog Hugs!! Janet

12 Days of Christmas Blog Hop Dec 12-23 Day # 1

Welcome to Day 1 of the "Twelve Days of Christmas Blog Hop". We are so happy that you decided to Join us . If you arrived here from Mindy's then you are on the fight trail. If you just happened upon my blog and would like to join the fun then please start at the beginning with Lisa's Blog.

Today's project is a card I made for a swap earlier this month, I used my Gypsy to design it.

I used a traditional Christmas color pallet the card stock is from Recollections the green mat is a piece of scrapbook paper I had in my stash.

The images were cut from the "Winter Woodland" Cartridge the bird at 3 inches and the oval frame at

5.2 inches. the cardinal was embossed with Devine Swirls embossing folder and outlined with red stickles, The frame was embossed with a Sizzix folder called frost I used some Martha Stewart very fine glitter on the mat as well. The sentiment was from K Andrews " Winter Wishes" set. I finished it off with a Double loop bow in red sheer ribbon from the Dollar Tree Store.

 Your next stop is the very talented Nicolette so head on over to see what she has in store for you!

Now what would a blog hop be without Blog Candy Right! Well our wonderful Hostess Lisa has gathered a "ton" of awesome stuff and has prepared "12" Stockings filled to over flowing. one for each day of the hop. You will definite not want to miss out on any of this !

Some of the awesome sponsors have agreed to be a "Guest Designer" as well. So hop back over everyday for some awesome projects and a chance to win a one of those stockings

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

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 ~  http://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/

I hope you enjoyed your stop and would love for you to leave a comment!

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas

Big Blog Hugs!! Janet

Sweet Stamping Treats "tags Bags or Boxes" DT Project and a CHALLENGE!!

Good Morning everyone! Well here we are in the rush of the Christmas season and I am very late with my post for this project. I am going to contribute it to CRS disease.  The DT for Sweet Stamping Treats was challenged to create a project using  a set of digi tags ( they are very nice tags and were a freebie with the new release on Saturday you should check it out) I colored two of the tags two weeks ago and then spent the next two weeks trying to decide how to display them (and missed the deadline) Any way to finish my rant I cut two boxes from the Art Philosophy cartridge stamped one randomly and attached my tags Hop you like my presentation!

I hope you will head on over to Sweet Stamping Treats Blog to see the rest of the projects by the Design Team and get lots of inspiration!! Also enter the Challenge for a chance to win "3 free digi stamp" of your choice.
Thanks for stopping by and all comments are gratefully accepted!

Big Blog Hugs! Janet

Secret Sisters Blog Hop

Merry Christmas and thank you for stopping by our hop today as we reveal the wonderful projects we have made for our "Secret Sisters". With blog hopping and crafting, we have all become sisters. What was done -- those of us were interested we given a "Secret Sister" to craft something special. Not only do we have a Secret Sister but we also gave some "hints" as to Our Favorite Things. How special is that. Now, ssshhhhhh, please don't tell our Secret Sisters as it hasn't been revealed yet as to who has who while you hop along with us!!!!

 For my gift I created this little treat box to hold some sweet treats or other tiny treasures!

I also crochet some red and white flowers to include in this gift. I love these tiny flower!\

If you have arrived from then you are on the right path to Secret Sisters but if you just happened upon my blog, please start at the beginning  (http://lorbysworld.blogspot.com/) as we don't want you to miss one special gift!!!!
In case, you get lost along the way and need a GPS here's the complete lineup! Don't make any wrong turns . . . <>

1.Jearise - http://lorbysworld.blogspot.com/  

2.Lynne - http://slasewcraftiness.blogspot.com/

3.Susan - http://susanascorner.blogspot.com/

4.Tami - http://tamboscreations.blogspot.com/

5.CallyAnn http://callyanncraftycreations.blogspot.com/

6.Janet Smith - http://www.ladyluvbug.blogspot.com/

7.Inga Klaus http://mommahobbit.blogspot.com/

8.Sherry Brown- www.patternsbysher.blogspot.com 

9.Rhonda Helm http://craftingwithblue.blogspot.com

 Now, your next stop along the way is Inga's Blog

We do have some wonderful blog candy to share with you as a potpourri of trims, ribbons, stamp, stamp pad along with a few other surprises to complete your Christmas crafting.

Merry Christmas Everyone

Big Blog Hugs! Janet

SST December New Digi Release and a Give Away

In honor of the Sweet Stamping Treats December New Releases SST is giving away
one of their digi stamps right here on my blog! All you have to do is go to

http://sweetstampingtreats.blogspot.com/  and become a follower. While you are

there, check out all of the stamps they have available, then come back here and

leave me a comment on this post letting me know which digi stamp you like best.

I will choose one follower to win the stamp that they picked as their favorite.

I will announce the winner on Monday, December 5th. Good luck!

 Here is a sample from the December release!!  Head on over to  SST blog to get your free Digi!!

Thanks for stopping by!

Big Blog Hugs! Janet

"Christmas Cards & Cookies Blog Hop"

Welcome to Round One of the Christmas Cards & Cookies Blog Hop! You should have come from Kerris blog (link to the blog belonging to the person before you on the hop). If you are starting here and wish to hop from the beginning of the hop, please visit Dena’s blog : http://missdjones.blogspot.com/

There was so much response to the Christmas Cards & Cookies Blog Hop that it had to be split between two weekends. This is Round One and begins Saturday, Dec. 3rd, continuing through Sunday, Dec. 4th. Round Two will be held next weekend. We have a talented group of women who love paper crafting and baking. Each of them is sharing a recipe for a yummy Christmas treat along with a Christmas card or tag. Hopefully, you’ll pick up some great ideas for your own Christmas gift giving this season. So, grab a cup of coffee, sit back, and enjoy!

The treat that I chose to share with you all today is Zucchini Bread. The recipe was given to me by my mother-in-law where she got it I don't know. It has become a all time family favorite. I usually bake at least a 1/2 dozen every year between Thanksgiving and Christmas. to share with family and friends. This one is slated for my youngest sister Her  birthday is Mondayand she loves Zucchini Bread.

I've included a picture of the original recipe in my mother-in-law.s handwriting and as you can see it is well worn and barely able to read it.  

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This is a copy I made a few years ago and keep it in a plastic page protector.

And here it is all wrapped up and ready to give to my sister.

The tag was quite easy to make I used My Creative Time's X-tars Large label die and the coordinating boarder stamp and the sentiment stamp as well. The red ink is studio G and the cardinal image is from Inkadinkabo. A little cellophane to wrap it and a piece of red satin ribbon to finish it off!

 Just a little FYI for those who would like to try this It says bake for 1 hour but it usually takes longer maybe 15 min or so.

I hope you are enjoying the hop and will try this recipee You will love it!

Thanks so much for stopping by! Please be sure to visit  Carol's blog next to see what she has to share with you!
Below if the complete blog hop lineup:

1) Dena : http://missdjones.blogspot.com/

2) Robin : http://scrapandchat.blogspot.com/
3) Janet N: http://createatdreamscrapbooks.blogspot.com/
4) Carla: http://racincrafts.blogspot.com/ 
5) Zenita: http://www.scrappinwithz.blogspot.com/
6) Jennifer: http://www.craftycardgallery.blogspot.com/
7) Kari: http://purplefuntasticcreations.blogspot.com/
8) Susan: http://susanascorner.blogspot.com/
9) JulieK: http://jk-littlebitofbling.blogspot.com/
10) Ellen ♥ CardMonkey: http://www.cardmonkey-business.blogspot.com/
11) Kerri: http://crafttimeandcupcakes.blogspot.com/
12) Janet S: http://www.ladyluvbug.blogspot.com/
13) Carol: http://huffandpuffscrap.blogspot.com/
14) Christina http://cema1cema.blogspot.com/
15) Staci McD http://preciousmem.blogspot.com/
16) Pam http://pammejo-scrapbookflair.blogspot.com/
17) Maria http://marlm-creativebydesign.blogspot.com/
18) Nicolette- http://www.beyondscrapin.blogspot.com/

Thank for stopping by I hope you enjoyed my post.  All comments are appreciated!

Big Blog Hugs! Janet



"All About Winter" Blog Hop!!

Welcome to the "All About Winter" Blog Hop!!
We're so happy you could join us for this super-fun hop showcasing cards, layouts and projects that feature everything fun about snow, ice, and cold!! You'll find an array of ideas throughout the hop -- We hope you'll enjoy each and every project along the way!!

If you've hopped over from  Deb's blog, then you are in the right place!! If you've just popped in to visit my blog or are reading this via email and you'd like to join our All-About-Winter FUN, then please CLICK HERE (http://www.memoriesintyme.blogspot.com/ ) to start at the beginning with Lynda's blog!! 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 Digital Layout using Creative Memories  "StoryBook Creator" software.

I used a photo (of me) from 60+ years ago! I vaguely remember that sled.

 I used CM "Vintage Digital Power Pallet" for all the papers and elements. I just recently started to do digital layouts and am having some fun doing them Hope you enjoy my project and all the other great projects in this hop!

Thank you again for checking out my project... Now hop on over to Mindy's Blog for another fabulous creation!

Hope you enjoyed your visit . Would love it if you left a comment.  Have a great day Hopping!

Big Blog Hugs! Janet