March Blog Hop featuring Easter Creations

Welcome to our March Blog Hop featuring Easter Creations.  To purchase any of the items seen in our blog hop today, contact your local consultant to place an order.

We hope that you will take the time to leave comments on our posts, as we love to get feedback from our viewers....whether it was something that you really liked or some new technique that was used that you would like to learn how to do....by leaving us comments, we get to hear what you like, and what you want to see. Thank you… now on to our hop! 

If you have just hopped onto my blog, you can start here as this is a circular hop, but if you want to follow us across Canada then please start at the beginning and join Michelle at mycreationswithmichelle.blogspot.ca. If you came from Donna of datsmystyledj.blogspot.ca then you are in the right place! 

This year I decided to make little baskets to put with each of my grandchildren's Easter gifts.

List of Supplies used:
Water colour paper Z3146
Water colour paints Z3132 to give the baskets a more painted wicker look.
Water colour pencils 3505 to give the animals and flowers a more natural effect using variations of colour shading and mixing. 
I used Sweet Leaf Cardstock found in the found in the Whimsey Fundamentals Collections X5940
Cricut Artbooking Z3169 to cut the grass border found on the critter baskets.
Cricut Artiste Z3170 to cut the baskets
My Acrylics and Thin Cuts
The critters were created using Spring Critters C1638 with Thin Cuts Spring Critters Z3207
The flowers and leaves were created using Springtime Wishes C1641 with Thin Cuts Spring Time Wishes Z3201
The Sun and Heart and banner on the one basket were created using My Anchor C1642 with Thin Cuts My Anchor Z3202
Mini staples to attach handles, tape, and 3D foam tape.

Your next stop on the Cross Canada Hop is Kirsten of scrapbookingwithkirstenjade.blogspot.ca.

 If you get lost along the way, you can head to Michelle S Blog, http://mycreationswithmichelle.blogspot.ca as she has the complete blog list. 

Thanks for hopping along with us - we hope we were able to inspire you to get creative using some of the designs, products and techniques seen along the way. We hope you will join us again next month when we will feature Spring is in the Air.  So mark April 15th on your calendars and hop along with us.

February 2016 Blog Hop featuring Cardstock Creations

Welcome to our February Blog Hop featuring Cardstock Creations.  To purchase any of the items seen in our blog hop today, contact your local consultant to place an order.

We hope that you will take the time to leave comments on our posts, as we love to get feedback from our viewers....whether it was something that you really liked or some new technique that was used that you would like to learn how to do....by leaving us comments, we get to hear what you like, and what you want to see. Thank you… now on to our hop! 

If you have just hopped onto my blog, you can start here as this is a circular hop, but if you want to follow us across Canada then please start at the beginning and join Michelle at canadianscrappersmycreationswithmichelle.blogspot.ca. If you came from Donna of datsmystyle.blogspot.ca  then you are in the right place!

My granddaughter started Cheer Squad this year so when I saw this stamp I just had to buy it. I picked the colours to closely match her uniform.
For this project I used:
Z3119 Confetti Stars Embossing folder
1385 White Daisy Card stock
From the Enchantment cardstock collection X5781 Saffron to create the award and Eggplant for the embossed insert
From the Whimsey cardstock collection X5940 Thistle
X5929 Whisper cardstock
I also used the Cricut Artiste to create the award
Stamp sets used from the Everyday Life collection B1515 Play Hard - Cheer
W2027 Jeanette's Convention 2013 stamp no longer available, I just loved the message
Exclusive Ink
Z2172 Whisper
Z2640 Thistle
Z2190 Gypsy
To create a little sparkle I used shimmer powder no longer available.
I also tried my hand a bit with embossing powder white Z2068 ,VersaMark stamp Z891 and Z555 Craft Heater

For the above Valentine's Cards I made for my grandkids I used:
Cricut Artiste Z3170
Cardstock
1385 White Daisy and X5927
Foil Tape
Silver Z3130
Gold Z3129
Shimmer tape
Bronze Z1849
Red Z1848
Pink Z1986
Stamp sets used were
S1601 January Stamp of the Month Beloved Bouquet to stamp the sentiment Happy Valentine's Day
B1486 Darling Dinos from the Seasons & Nature
Sequins assortment Z2012 Gold and Z2013 Silver
Z3124 Enamel and Glitter Duos Purple Hearts
Z3122 Enamel and Glitter Duos Blue Dots
Z2009 Red Enamel Hearts
Z3090 Red Gems
Exclusive Inks
Ruby Z2170
Black Z2105
To colour the Dino I used Brown and Grey from the Secondary Colour set of the Water Colour pencils.

I made the above card for my husband.

For this card I used:

Cardstock

1385 White Daisy

X5929 Whisper

X5927 Ruby

and from the Enchantment cardstock collection X5781 Saffron

Exclusive Inks used were

Z2653 Pomegranate

Z2118 Desert Sand

Stamp sets
D1683 Woodland Romance from the Seasons & Nature Collection
S1601 January Stamp of the Month Beloved Bouquet to stamp the sentiment Happy Valentine's Day
Cricut Cartridge Artistry Z31467 to complement stamp set D1683

Your next stop on the Cross Canada Hop is Brandy of canadianscrappers.blogspot.ca.

 If you get lost along the way, you can head to Michelle S Blog, http://mycreationswithmichelle.blogspot.ca, as she has the complete blog list. 

Thanks for hopping along with us - we hope we were able to inspire you to get creative using some of the designs, products and techniques seen along the way. We hope you will join us again next month when we will be featuring Easter Creations.  So mark March 15th on your calendars and hop along with us.

January Blog Hop - Watercolor Creations

Welcome to our January Blog Hop featuring Watercolor Creations.  To purchase any of the items seen in our blog hop today, contact your local consultant to place an order.

We hope that you will take the time to leave comments on our posts, as we love to get feedback from our viewers....whether it was something that you really liked or some new technique that was used that you would like to learn how to do....by leaving us comments, we get to hear what you like, and what you want to see. Thank you… now on to our hop! 

If you have just hopped onto my blog, you can start here as this is a circular hop, but if you want to follow us across Canada then please start at the beginning and join Michelle at mycreationswithmichelle.blogspot.ca. If you came from Donna of datsmystyledj.blogspot.ca then you are in the right place! 

For my watercolor project this month I wanted to create an ocean seaside look:

I used our new watercolor paint set Z3132
CTMH Watercolor paper cut to size Z3146
CTMH paint bursh set Z3188
CTMH My Acrylix D1609 Seaside Greetings Occasions

Your next stop on the Cross Canada Hop is Kirsten of scrapbookingwithkristenjade.blogspot.ca.

 If you get lost along the way, you can head to Michelle S Blog, http://mycreationswithmichelle.blogspot.ca, as she has the complete blog list. 

Thanks for hopping along with us - we hope we were able to inspire you to get creative using some of the designs, products and techniques seen along the way. We hope you will join us again next month when we will be feature Cardstock Creations .  So mark February 15th on your calendars and hop along with us.

May 15, 2015 Blog Hop

Welcome to our May Blog Hop featuring Jeanette’s How –To Books for scrapbooking.  To purchase any of the items seen in our blog hop today, contact your local consultant to place an order.

We hope that you will take the time to leave comments on our posts, as we love to get feedback from our viewers....whether it was something that you really liked or some new technique that was used that you would like to learn how to do....by leaving us comments, we get to hear what you like, and what you want to see. Thank you… now on to our hop! 

If you have just hopped onto my blog, you can start here as this is a circular hop, but if you want to follow us across Canada then please start at the beginning and join Deanne at http://deannejacobs.blogspot.ca If you came from Brae of  http://www.brae-er.com then you are in the right place! 

For my layout I used the Reflextions Scrap Book Program

I used the basic Main Frame - Four Square found on page 52

For my project I used the Seaside paper pack, with Lagoon and Topiary from the Adventure Cardstock pack, My base page and insert are Colonial White.

The Starfish come in the Seaside Assortment Package Z3014

I wanted to create a more seascape effect so I have used one of the stamps from the Treasured Friendship Stamp Set C1594. Once I place the pictures on top, it will look more like the paper was patterned with shells.

For more how to ideas please check out the you tube video below.

https://youtu.be/IOHsU9yxH5Q


Your next stop on the Cross Canada Hop is Jessica of http://createbythelake.blogspot.ca

 If you get lost along the way, you can head to Michelle S Blog, http://mycreationswithmichelle.blogspot.ca, as she has the complete blog list. 

Thanks for hopping along with us - we hope we were able to inspire you to get creative using some of the designs, products and techniques seen along the way. We hope you will join us again next month when our theme is Mini albums.  So mark June 15th on your calendars and hop along with us.

December 15 2013 Blog Hop

Welcome to our December Blog Hop featuring creations  that we plan to give as gifts this Christmas.   To purchase any of the items seen in our blog hop today, contact your local consultant to place an order.

We hope that you will take the time to leave comments on our posts, as we love to get feedback from our viewers....whether it was something that you really liked or some new technique that was used that you would like to learn how to do....by leaving us comments, we get to hear what you like, and what you want to see. Thank you… now on to our hop! 

If you have just hopped onto my blog, you can start here as this is a circular hop, but if you want to follow us across Canada then please start at the beginning and join Michelle at mycreationswithmichelle.blogspot.com. If you came from Carol of craftycarol55.blogspot.com then you are in the right place! 


I decided to try my hand at the Christmas Trees that graced the Holiday Sparkle and Shine mini catalogue as gifts for a few of my clients that I see regularly. It took me considerably longer than two hours per tree, but hopefully if I make more they will go much quicker.

Products used to create these Christmas trees:
C1567 My Acrylix Santa Claus
Z7176B Sparkle & Shine Paper Packet
X5927 Ruby Cardstock
Z2170 Ruby Exclusive Inks Pad
Z1861 Mini-Medley Accents Ruby Collection
Z1829 Black & Grey Glimmer Paper
Z1893 Base & Bling Red Jewels
Z1846 Ruby Chevron Ribbon
Z1848 Red Shimmer Trim
Z1907 Sparkle & Shine Washi Tape 3-Pack
Z1311 1 1/4 " Circle Punch
Z679 Liquid Glass
Z1790 Cricut Artiste Collection
Z1686 Cricut Art Philosophy Collection
Z1906 Cricut Artbooking Collection
Cricut Craft Room (Software) used to adjust the diameter of the circles while not changing the size of the pleats.
Skewers

Your next stop on the Cross Canada Hop is Brandy of canadianscrapper.blogspot.com.
 If you get lost along the way, you can head to Michelle S Blog at http://mycreationswithmichelle.blogspot.ca, as she has the complete blog list. 

Thanks for hopping along with us - we hope we were able to inspire you to get creative using some of the designs, products and techniques seen along the way. Join us again in the New Year when we will be featuring some of the products that will be retiring, so if you see anything you would like to create, this could be your last opportunity to purchase them.  We hope you will join us again on January 15th, 2014.

November 15 2013 Holiday Gift Guide Blog

Welcome to our November Blog Hop featuring creations made with products from the Mini Holiday With Heart Gift Guide.   To purchase any of the items seen in our blog hop today, contact your local consultant to place an order.

We hope that you will take the time to leave comments on our posts, as we love to get feedback from our viewers....whether it was something that you really liked or some new technique that was used that you would like to learn how to do....by leaving us comments, we get to hear what you like, and what you want to see. Thank you… now on to our hop! 

If you have just hopped onto my blog, you can start here as this is a circular hop, but if you want to follow us across Canada then please start at the beginning and join Michelle . If you came from Carol then you are in the right place! 

INSTRUCTIONS/RECIPES/LIST OF SUPPLIES

For this card I cut the card using the Cricut Artiste cartridge and cut the Merry Christmas using the Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge

Supplies used:


1 White Daisy Card Stock
1 Ruby Card Stock
1 Sparkle & Shine B&T Duos^®
1" Juniper Washi Tape
1/2" Ruby Washi Tape

 


Your next stop on the Cross Canada Hop is Brandy. If you get lost along the way, you can head to Michelle S Blog, , as she has the complete blog list. 



Thanks for hopping along with us - we hope we were able to inspire you to get creative using some of the designs, products and techniques seen along the way. Join us again in December when we will be featuring projects that would make great gifts.  We hope you will join us again on December 15th.

October 15 Base and Bling Blog

Welcome to our October Blog Hop featuring the NEW Base and Bling line. You will see creations from our participants that will include necklaces, rings, bracelets, headbands and so much more.  To purchase any of the items seen in our blog hop today, contact your local consultant to place an order.
We hope that you will take the time to leave comments on our posts, as we love to get feedback from our viewers....whether it was something that you really liked or some new technique that was used that you would like to learn how to do....by leaving us comments, we get to hear what you like, and what you want to see. Thank you… now on to our hop! 

If you have just hopped onto my blog, you can start here as this is a circular hop, but if you want to follow us across Canada then please start at the beginning and join Michelle's blog. If you came from Brae's blog  then you are in the right place! 

 For my project I used the Fabric Necklace Kit Z1905 in the Base & Bling line. I had fun making this and now my grandchildren have all put in requests for the different projects in the catalog.

Your next stop on the Cross Canada Hop is Brandy's blog .
 If you get lost along the way, you can head to Michelle's Blog, as she has the complete blog list. 


Thanks for hopping along with us - we hope we were able to inspire you to get creative using some of the designs, products and techniques seen along the way. Join us again in November when we will be featuring the projects from the new Mini Holiday Gift Guide.  We hope you will join us again on November 15th.