Jaded Blossom Guest Designer

Hi Everyone!

I am SO SUPER EXCITED to be a Guest Designer for Jaded Blossom today!!! I feel so privileged to be part of their month long Birthday Celebration for Jaded Blossom!

For today's project I wanted to use the Sweet Celebration stamp set. I totally LOVE it. Who wouldn't want something that reminds them of Candyland...  I decided to make a charm bracelet and earrings using this set, and I knew my project wouldn't be complete without using CANDY!!! So I created 3 boxes using a scoreboard and filled each one with one of the items. The boxes are 2x2x2, 3x3x2, and 4x4x2.

Here is it all put together

In the top box is the earrings.

In the middle box I put the "Kisses" stamped with Gumdrops on the bottom.

The bottom box holds the charm bracelet.

Here is what the charms look like before and after.

For making the charms I used Shrinky Dink Frosted Ruff N' Ready. I stamped the smooth side with StazOn Ink using the Sweet Celebration set and then colored the frosted side using colored pencils.I used a 2" circle punch to punch out my charms and  then used a regular sized hole punch to make a hole. I then used my embossing gun to heat up the Shrinky Dink.

Supplies:

Sweet Celebration Stamp Set- Jaded Blossom

Shrinky Dinks Frosted Ruff N' Ready

All Jewelry supplies are from Walmart

Colored Pencils

Glittered and White Cardstock

Embossing Gun

Hole Punch

2" Circle Punch - EK Success

StazOn Jet Black Ink

Stampin' Up Markers

Martha Stewart Scoreboard

White Tulle

3 Girl Jam Bow Maker

Thanks for Stopping By!



Blog Hop Winners !!!

Hi Everyone!

I am SO SORRY  I am so behind in posting my winners!!!
(All winners were chosen using Random.org)


Banners for Foster Kids Birthday Party's Blog Hop Winner...

Marianne!!!


Ethan's 3rd Birthday Blog Hop Winner......


Callyann!!!


Operation Superman Charity Blog Hop Winner...



AJ Scrapbooking and Cards!!!


Thanks for Stopping By!

Operation Superman Charity Blog Hop

Hi Everyone!

Hi everyone welcome to the "Operation Superman Charity Blog Hop" hosted by Sandra http://365daysofcricut.blogspot.com/ . Sandra is hosting this hop to gather gifts to donate for a family who lost their father and also to someone who lost her husband. We are all making gifts and or Christmas cards to donate to the family, this is their first Christ...

mas they are spending together without their dad whom everyone called "Superman". Seko "Superman" died tragically of heart failure in front of his wife and 4 young kids. We are hoping to spread some holiday cheer to this family in need.

Giveaway! KaDoodle Bug Designs is sponsoring the hop with a $20 gift certificate to their store at http://www.kadoodlebugdesigns.com/

To qualify for the blog candy be sure to leave a comment on all the blogs (It's a short but sweet hop) and also comment and LIKE KaDoodle Bug Designs Facebook Fan page and let them know "Operation Superman sent you"

A winner will be announced on Wednesday December 12th!

 I wanted to use the "Superman" logo to put each of the family members names on a charm (including their Dad that passed away) to put on a key chain. I put each one on a jump ring so they can easily be taken off or moved. I wanted to make them a card to go with it.

Supplies:

Cricut Imagine

Superman Cartridge

Shrinky Dink For Ink Jet

Jump Rings

Heat Gun

Key Chain

Cardstock

 Stampin' Dimensionals

ATG Gun

Please leave a comment below for a chance to win a $5 Jaded Blossom Gift Certificate from me. You have until 12/14 to win. 

(one winner will be chosen using Random.org)

YOUR NEXT STOP IS...MONICA'S BLOG!

 

Here is the list of everyone in the hop and info on if you would like to help out as well!

1. Sandra http://365daysofcricut.blogspot.com/
2. Lisa http://bitbythecricutbug.blogspot.com
3. Monica www.monicascreativemadness.com
4. Jearise - http://lorbysworld.blogspot.com
5. Melissa - http://iamapapermaniac.blogspot.com
6. Zeni - http://www.scrappyzeni.com/
7. Jenny (Crazy About Cricut) - http://crazyaboutcricut.blogspot.com/

If you would like to help out and send this family a Christmas card and or a holiday gift please email Sandra at critterbugg365@gmail.com for more information the family is also taking Paypal donations and gift cards.

 

 



 Thanks for stopping by!

Ethan's 3rd Birthday Blog Hop Nov. 22nd!

 

Hi Everyone!

 

Welcome to Ethan's 3rd Birthday Blog Hop! I am so honored to be part of his special hop again!

 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ETHAN!!!

 

If you came from Haidee's Blog , then you are in the right place! If not then head to the beginning of the hop to Ethan's Mom's Blog Melissa!                             

 

 

Here is some info about the Ethan:

 

Ethan is a courageous little boy who came into this world with obstacles to overcome and he has proven he has a strong will and determination that is an inspiration to his family and friends. This hop is to celebrate Ethan's 3rd birthday and to show him that there are people who he does not know personally but who think he it a true gift from God.

Ethan's mother, Melissa, has asked us to share a story from a past birthday that was special in our lives, so today along with our cards we made for Ethan, we will be sharing a special part of our lives too and I ask that you take the time to read through those special memories along with wishing Ethan a very happy 3rd birthday.


Here are the wonderful sponsors for this hop!

Creativekuts.com- 5 winners for 5 Dollar Gift Certificate for files
Sherri Baldy Stamps- 3 Winners for 3 Digi Stamps
Monica ScrapTreasure-Givinga away 6 flowers and some ribbon!

In order to WIN you must comment on everyones Blogs and Follow All three Sponsors blog and thank THEM! Also you may follow our blogs but its not a must!



I am giving away some Blog Candy as well so...

Please leave a comment below to be entered to win a $5 Gift Certificate to Jaded Blossom! One person will be chosen using random.org, you will have until 11/29 to enter.

 

Here is my favorite birthday memory:

My favorite birthday was probably when my husband was away at the Police Academy. Although my husband is ALMOST always working on my birthday which happens to come just 4 days after his birthday (he works on his birthday too) this time he was actually out of town and I wasn't able to see him at all on my Birthday. But when I came home that afternoon after picking up the kids from school there were several large boxes at my door. They contained  a birthday cake made out of flowers, balloons, chocolates and a giant teddy bear! With a card that said "Sorry he couldn't be there on my birthday". I felt so loved because he was so busy with the academy but took the time to arrange for the delivery so that I would know that he was thinking of me. Every year since he has sent me flowers, chocolates and balloons for my birthday. I treasured it because each year he picks the items out and has them specially delivered. Because my birthday is 8 days before Christmas it usually gets lost in the shuffle of things. So it's nice when some one takes the time out to recognize it. My mom also used to try and do that when I was growing up because she has it worse than me. Her birthday is on Christmas Eve, so everyone else usually has plans on that day and aren't able to celebrate with her.


Ethan likes "Cars" a lot so I wanted to make him a Lightning McQueen card that had a big smile on it like Ethan has! I also like personalizing cards, so I added his name to the front of the card!

 

Supplies:

Cricut
Gypsy
Cars Cartridge
Cardstock
DCWV Rockstar Stack
Stampin' Dimensionals
Zig Two way glue
Modge podge
Alphabet Candies- Jaded Blossom
3/4" and 1" Circle punches-Recollections (Michael's)



YOUR NEXT STOP IS....Shelly's Blog

Thanks for stopping by!

Banners for Foster Kids Birthday Party's Blog Hop

 

 

Here is some info about the hop for our hostess Jennifer!

 

Hi! Welcome to Foster Kids Birthday Party's Blog Hop! Many of you may be familiar with CardMonkey's awesome banner hops for kids... I was so inspired by them that I wanted to find another opportunity to do good with my crafting. I happened upon a volunteer at Birthday Magic at a work event & followed up with them. They loved the idea of handmade birthday banners, so I put out the call and I was lucky to have 15 awesome crafters join me! So today you will get to see everyone's creations!

If you've never heard of Birthday Magic, you can see their site here -

http://www.volunteersac.org/birthdaymagic/
...

BirthdayMAGIC is a program of the Volunteer Center of Sacramento, which provides personalized monthly birthday parties to children currently living in Sacramento area homeless shelters, transitional living facilities, community programs or residential treatment centers.

The goal of BirthdayMAGIC is to brighten the lives of children by providing fun, meaningful and memorable birthday parties during what can be an awkward and challenging experience in their lives.

Each month, children living in these shelters will celebrate birthdays – through financial support, volunteer help and the BirthdayMAGIC program, these wonderful children will receive a birthday party thrown in their honor.

For more information on sponsoring a party please contact us at info@volunteersac.org or call (916) 567-3100.

I'm looking forward to dropping off all the amazing banners For them to use in the parties!

So now, sit back & enjoy all the great banners!!!

You should have started the hop at: Jennifer Restivo http://www.craftycardgallery.blogspot.com/ And if you've been following along, you should have come from:

Kim Varonin http://socalcraftycreations.blogspot.com/

 

SO for my banner I wanted to make an Elmo banner. I have been doing a lot of Sesame Street lately :)  I knew I would need several pages of paper to make my banner, so I decided to use my Imagine to design my own Elmo paper. So I layered some Elmo's and copied them on the page and added yellow balloons to the paper as well and then printed it out. I also printed out two big Elmo's to go on both sides. I wanted to add some shapes and primary colors banner and then stamped on the letters. I used the Jaded Blossom Fancy Topper Die to cut out the banner pieces.

 

Please leave a comment below to enter to win a $5 gift certificate to Jaded Blossom. (winner will be chosen using random.org) You will have until 11/24 to enter.

 

 

 

 

 

Supplies:

 

Cricut Imagine

Sesame Street Font Cartridge and Create A Critter Cartridge (Balloons)

Cardstock

Tulle

Glue Dots Pop Ups

Black Ink and Distress tool

Circle Punch

Fancy Die Topper- Jaded Blossom

Cuttlebug

 

 

YOUR NEXT STOP IS...Cristy Sova-Davis http://cristyscreationsfromtheheart.blogspot.com/



 

 

Thanks for Stopping by!

Christmas Banner for Special Needs Kids Blog Hop Winner!!

Hi Everyone!

Thank you for all the awesome comments you left during the Christmas Banners for Special Needs Kids Blog Hop!

The winner of the $5 Gift Certificate to Jaded Blossom was..................
           (winner chosen using Random.org)


MARIANNE!!!

Congratulations Marianne, I will be contacting you soon!

Thanks for stopping by!

Christmas Banners for Special Needs Kids Blog Hop Nov. 10th-12th

Christmas Banners for Special Needs Kids BLOG HOP, November 10-12, 2012

If you came from my daughter Rebecca's Blog, then you are in the right place! If not, head back to the beginning to Ellen's Blog (Card Monkey)!

Here is a beautiful write up by Ellen:


"In the eyes of children, we find the joy of Christmas. In their hearts, we find its meaning."

As joyous as Christmas is for most families, for some, their holidays are filled with worry, medical treatments and tests, and pain -- for their child must be hospitalized or she or he needs long-term care rather than being home with their families.

For these kids, Santa doesn't slip down a chimney but rather, often comes in the guise of community volunteers who help make the season bright.



This is the second Christmas season that our own band of dedicated and loving paper crafters have come together to make Holiday banners for children who are too sick to be home for the holidays. Welcome to the Christmas Banners for Special Needs Kids blog hop!

I am especially pleased that this year, not only have our numbers of generous crafters swelled so our Hop is over three full days, but also, that we have partnered with another great cause and recipient of our banners!

 

I love the new Christmas stack from DCWV and wanted to use it for this banner and I thought the kids would love to see some Sesame Street characters on it! I also wanted to make two matching Christmas cards to send along with it! :)

Please leave a comment below to enter to win a $5 Gift Certificate to Jaded Blossom ! (My favorite place to buy favor making stamps and supplies) One lucky winner will be chosen using Random.org, you will have until 11/13 to enter!

                                   


By teaming up with Madison Womack's I FEEL THE LOVE PROJECT, the banners our crafters have handmade will be going to the hospitalized children at Children's Hospital Central California!



First, let me show you the banner I made for today's post. I'll be sending this to Madison and the children at CHCC who are benefiting from the I Feel the Love project in December:

 

and here are my cards that I made to match that I will be sending along with the banners!

 

Supplies:
DCVW- The Evergreen Stack
Assorted cardstock
Stampin' Dimensionals
Zig Two way glue pen
Girl's Make-Up Party and Sesame Street Font Cartridge
Cricut
Gypsy
Tulle



Now, have I inspired you to make and donate your own banner or a Christmas card or two to the I Feel the Love Project? I hope so! Because if you will, you'll be entered into a drawing to win my:

CARDMONKEY's SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS
Super-Fantastic Gift Basket
Throughout the month of December, I'll be adding crafty goodness to this basket so that it will be over-flowing and ripe and ready for under your tree. I'll be picking the winner on Christmas Eve, announcing the winner on Christmas Day, and if you win, you'll have the basket in your hands by New Year's Day!!
Stay tuned to the CardMonkey blog over the next few weeks leading up to the drawing, as I'll be posting the contents of the basket as they mount.
OK, so to win the GRAND PRIZE (all continents are welcome!), here's what you must do:
1. Be a follower of the CardMonkey blog and tell me in your comment how I can contact you.
2. Leave a comment telling me what you plan to make and send to the IFTL project by their deadline, December 10. Then do it! Go to www.ifeeltheloveproject.blogspot.com for mailing information for your card or banner. Your card or banner MUST be received by Madison by the deadline to be eligible to win the GRAND prize!
NOT READY FOR PRIME TIME?? You can still win great blog candy just by being here and commenting on as many banner makers' blogs over the course of the next three days.
Since we have more than 50 banner makers today, tomorrow and Monday, I'll be picking 5 blogs at random, and then one random comment from that Blog site, for that commenter to win one of five great prizes, which are:

1. Susan Bermudez, Independent Consultant for Creative Memories, donating a $20 gift certificate for Creative Memories products from her catalog (http://www.mycmsite.com/sites/susanbermudez/).
2. Scrappin' Madge: $25 Gift Certificate to The Scrappin Lounge Shoppe (http://madgesscrappinlounge.storenvy.com/)
3. Fresh Brewed Designs: Two prizes - One prize is a rubber stamp, Item #497 "Cutie Pie Ice Skating" (http://www.freshbreweddesigns.com/item_497/Cutie-Pie-Ice-Skating.htm), and the other is a $15 Digital Stamp gift card.
4. The Paper Temptress (www.papertemptress.com) - Owner Patricia Dunbar will donate a $25 Gift Certificate to her online store, the Paper Temptress.
5. The Pinque Peacock (www.pinquepeacock.com) - Owners Jessica Shelton will donate a gift certificate to her NEW store (products are being added daily -- watch as she grows!)
6. In addition, Close to My Heart Independent Consultant Lucy Kelleher will award a $20 gift certificate to a randomly-selected hopper who visits her blog (http://love2createitall.com) and/or Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/LucyK.CTMH) and posts a comment about the banner blog hop!

P.S. -- Be sure to check out as many blogs as you can, as several will be providing their own blog candy with their own requirements. If I catch them along the way, I'll add them to this list, as a shout out of gratitude, and also so you don't miss out on some sweet candy(canes!)...

Thanks For stopping By!

YOUR NEXT STOP IS... Kimi's Blog

Halloween Kisses

Hi Everyone!

I wanted to share with you the project my daughter Rebecca and I made for the Jaded Blossom Monthly Challenge! The theme was to make a Halloween treat. I found the PERFECT container a couple of months ago at Walmart. I saw some Spiderman Aqua balls that are filled with flavored water (they taste awful!). I got them for my kids but only one of them liked them. I knew it would be perfect for Halloween treats since it looks like a potion bottle. I cut open a door in the back to fill it full of kisses and some crinkle paper. Then taped it shut with packing tape. I used the Jaded Blossoms Halloween Kisses for this project. I stamped the witches hat, "Hocus Pocus", and "a wee bit wicked" ( I had to choose the wicked one because my husband is always singing that song "Popular" from Wicked the Musical and he ALWAYS gets it stuck in my head....) My daughter Rebecca helped me with everything!!! It looks so much better in person but I am still waiting to get my camera back from the manufacturer so I could only take a picture with my phone :(


Here is a pic before I took everything off the bottle:

 

Here is the bottle all finish:

 

Supplies:

 

Halloween Candies Stamps-Jaded Blossom

Aqua Ball

Orange and black cardstock

Black Tulle

3/4" Circle punch

1" scalloped circle punch

glue dots

bow maker

 

 

thanks for stopping by!



October Sketch Blog Hop Friday October 19th

Hi Everyone!

Welcome to the Sketch Blog Hop. Everyone has had so much fun doing these it's turned into a regular event!

If you came from Zenita's Blog then you are in the right place. If you want to start at the beginning then head over to www.craftycardgallery.com.


 The purpose of this hop is to show how all of these talented bloggers can take the same sketch and come up with totally different cards. If you've never used a card sketch before, give it a try! Be sure to check out all of the fabulous cards at the different stops!

When I was looking at the sketch I couldn't figure out what I wanted to put in the tree. Then when my daughter was having a tough day I thought about "Hang in There" and thought a monkey would go great hanging from the tree.

Supplies:
cardstock
ATG gun
Zig two way glue
Stampin' Dimensionals
Gypsy
Cricut
Life's a Party and Just Because Cards Cartridges
Stickles

Thanks for stopping by!

Your next stop is: Jearise's Blog!

Master Crafter Challenge!!!

Hi Everyone!

Today I am linking up my entry in the "Master Crafter Challenge" over at www.pinkcricut.com.

I am very lucky to be part of the 100 people participating in this awesome challenge!

Here is the info:

Scissor Mouse sponsored by Westcott , DCWV Rockstar mat stack sponsored by DCWV Deals, Cotton Bag Sponsored by State line Bag Co. , 1/2 sheet of Rhinestones sponsored by Queen & Co., Sentiment stamp sponsored by Pink by Design, Assorted Buttons.

 

 

We all received  a variation of the items in the picture and could add anything else to our project as well!

 

My word stamp I received was "Always".

 

I used all my items and them some of my own as well!

Voting will begin on October 7, 2012 at 12:01 am and last thru the 11th at 12:02 am CST,

You can only vote once for your favorite project per ip address

As soon as I saw the Rockstar mat stack I knew I wanted to use my new Teddy Bear Parade Cartridge to make a card. I love the little rockstar bear! She is SO cute. Her outfit reminded me of the 80's so I want to use Neon paper like in the 80's. :) I had a "You Rock" stamp and wanted to use it with my "always" stamp so I cut it apart to rearrange it better on my stamp block. I also knew I had a "You Rock" stamp from Jaded Blossom so I wanted to put them on the bottom of my Hershey Kisses to put in my little bag that came in the kit.I also cut out some of the background paper to put on the bottom of the kisses as well. I painted my buttons black with nail polish to match everything else and added the rhinestones to the center of them.

Here is my project:

 

 

Supplies:

 

Hershey Kisses

Friendly Kisses - Jaded BlossomStamps

Cotton Bag-State Line Bag Co.

Buttons

Black Nail Polish- Wet N Wild

Rhinestone- Queen & Co.

"Always" Stamp- Pink By Design

"Your Rock" - Shabby Chic Stamps

Cricut

Teddy Bear Parade Cartridge and Pooh Font Cartridge

Scissor Mouse- Westcott

DCVW Rockstar Mat Stack

White, Green, Pink, Black, Brown, and Gray Cardstock

Pop dots

Wide Eyed and Bushy Tailed Face Stamp- Peachy Keen Stamps

White Gelly Roll Pen

Tuxedo Black Ink - Memento

Stampin' Up Markers

Glue Dots

ATG gun

Zig two way glue

 

 

thanks for stopping by!



 

 

 

 

 



 

Brighton's Birthday Blog Hop Winner!!!

Hi Everyone!

Sorry for the late posting of the winner...


The Winner from Brighton's Birthday Blog Hop is.....

#9 marg0006!
(winner chosen using random.org)

Congratulations!

I will be emailing her shortly.

Thanks for all the sweet comments!

Thanks for stopping by!

Brighton's Birthday Blog Hop

Hi Everyone!

Welcome to Brighton's Birthday Blog Hop!

We are celebrating an ADORABLE little boy who is turning 2! He is a fighter and has had a rough 2 years! I am so honored to be part of this hop to celebrate the milestone of him turning 2!

If you came from Sandy's Blog then you are in the right place! If you would like to start at the beginning then head to Shawnee's Blog!

Welcome to a very special celebration for a very special little boy. Brighton is a sweet little boy who has had a rough start to his life. The doctors believe Brighton has a rare metabolic disease called mitochondrial disease.
Mitochondrial disease is an energy depleting disease. You can read more about Mitochondrial disease at Http://www.umdf.org or http://www.mitoaction.org.

Brighton has made it to his 2nd birthday, despite all the challenges that he has faced this year. So we are all gathering to celebrate and cheer.

Today several talented crafty friends have decided to join me in this celebration!

We have some great sponsors for this hop they include:

A $20 GC to KaDoodle Bug Designs www.kadoodlebugdesigns.com
Like her fan page here: https://www.facebook.com/kadoodlebugdesigns
(GC is for regular priced items, not sale prices)

A dust cover for a Silhouette Cameo from Wunder's Creations

Like her page here: http://www.facebook.com/wunderscreations

This adorable Mini Album Kit from www.honeybearzdesigns.com

Head on over to her fan page here: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Honeybearz-Designs/221044101276738

An adorable Stamp Set from Mary at CardzTV Stamps (http://www.cardztvstamps.blogspot.com/)

Requirements to enter
Leave a comment on each blog
Follow each sponsor on FB (if you don't do fb let us know)
Leave a comment on Shawnee's blog with your birthday wish for Brighton!

I will be giving away a prize on my blog as well! Please leave a comment below to be entered to win a  "Seeing Spots" Cuttlebug Folder. I will choose one winner using random.org to win the Cuttlebug folder! You will have until Thursday September 27th to enter!

Here is the card I made for Brighton!
Whenever I see his name I always think of sunshine! So I wanted to make sure I had a lot of yellow on my card to remind me of him. I have enjoyed watching him grown up on FB. :) He has an AMAZING mother and family! Who love him very much!

 

 

Supplies:

 

Cuttlebug

Honeycomb Cuttlebug Embossing Folder

Cricut

Mickey and Friends and Sesame Street Font cartridges

Look Who's ... stamp

Yellow, Black, Beige, Red, White, Green and Blue Cardstock

Stampin' Dimensionals

ATG gun

White Gel pen

Zig two way glue pen

Martha Stewart Alphabet punches

Stampin' Up Pennant Punch

 

 

YOUR NEXT STOP IS ...BETH'S BLOG!

 

Thanks for stopping by!



 

 

 

 

Halloween Spooktacular Banners for Special Needs Kids Blog Hop winner!!!

Hi Everyone!

Thanks for all of the amazing comments you left during the Halloween Spooktacular Banners for Special Needs Kids Blog Hop! I really enjoy making banners for these amazing kids!

The winner of the Pink Tulle is.........................
(Winner chosen using Random.org)


#12 Jessica S.


Thanks for stopping by!

Sketch Blog Hop

Hi Everyone!

Welcome to the Sketch Blog Hop. Everyone has had so much fun doing these it's turned into a regular event!

The purpose of this hop is to show how all of these talented bloggers can take the same sketch and come up with totally different cards. If you've never used a card sketch before, give it a try! You should have arrived from Zenita's Blog and if you just happened along the hop, you can go back to the start at www.craftycardgallery.blogspot.com

Enjoy the hop!

Here is the Sketch we all used:

 

 

I knew from the beginning that I wanted to use ribbon on the middle piece, I just didn't know what I wanted to make the theme of the card. When I was looking for my red ribbon to do a Twilight card, I saw the Paw Print ribbon I had that I bought shortly after we got a new puppy a few months ago :) His name is Scooby-Doo and he is a Miniature Dachshund :) SO I decided to use that instead and used a paper pack that I got at the Scrapbook Expo to go a long with it. I love making 4x4 cards, so that is the size I made for this sketch.

 

 

Supplies:

White Cardstock

Brown and Green Cardstock and Heart Paw Print- Deja Views Dog Days

Paw Print Ribbon-Celebrate 360

Sizzix Texture Boutique

Spots and Dots Cuttlebug Embossing Folder

Black Soot ink and Blender -Tim Holtz

Cricut

Gypsy

Just Because Cards Cricut Cartridge

Glue Dots

Stampin' Dimensionals

 

 

Thanks for stopping by

 

YOUR NEXT STOP IS SHAWNEE'S BLOG!

 

Here is a list in case you get stuck along the way :)

 

Jennifer Restivo www.craftycardgallery.blogspot.com
Shawn Mosch http://craftychicsblog.blogspot.com/
Susan E. Bermudez http://susanascorner.blogspot.com/
Jamie Rogers Moore http://craftygirl21.blogspot.com/
Zenita Barnes Smith http://scrappinwithz.blogspot.com/

Lisa Thorpe http://bitbythecricutbug.blogspot.com/
Shawnee Elrich Penkacik http://quiverofangels.blogspot.com/
Suzanne Roseberry http://zannieberry.blogspot.com/
Ashley GlamoroussideofScrapping Townsend http://thebloghopprincess.blogspot.com/
Tonia Williams http://twcards.blogspot.com/
Jearise Havenga http://lorbysworld.blogspot.com/
 

 

 

 

 



 

 

 

 



Halloween Spooktacular Banners for Special Needs Kids Blog Hop Sept. 1st-3rd

Hi Everyone!

Welcome to the Halloween Spooktacular Banners for Special Needs Kids Blog Hop Sept. 1st-3rd! This is my 2nd year participating in this Halloween Hop! I have also enjoyed making banners throughout this last year for this special group of kids!!! I am honored to be part of this hop with some very special ladies!

If you came from Jenny's Blog then you are in the right place!
If you would like to start at the beginning of this hop then go to our lovely hostess Ellen's Blog!

Welcome to the annual Halloween Spooktacular Banner Hop for Special Needs Children!
I am delighted to join with more than 3 dozen other women who have each made at least one Halloween-themed banner that will be donated to hang in the room of a medically-fragile child at Pediatric Specialty Care in Pennsylvania.
Our Hop Hostess (Ellen CardMonkey Jarvis) works at PSC’s Bucks County site as Admissions Coordinator. The Banner Hop starts there, so please be sure to circle back to the beginning to see all of the terrific banners have been made for these very special children.

Ellen shared this information with us about Pediatric Specialty Care: “PSC is a very special place where children stay either long- or short-term, typically after hospitalization. Most are dependent on ventilators and other technology to survive. Some have been born too early or with genetic diseases or birth injuries. Other children suffer injuries later in life that require constant care later, including brain injuries from trauma or loss of oxygen (from choking, suffocation or drowning) and spinal cord injuries.

These children and their families -- and PSC’s staff -- will be thrilled to receive the Halloween banners, to help brighten the season when their friends and siblings will be out trick-or-treating.”


This Hop is two days (Saturday, September 1 and Sunday, September 2), and on each day you will see different banners. Be sure to visit on both days to see the truly inspirational work of these generous bloggers, and leave some love (comments) on as many sites as you can – because if you do, you can up your chances to win some Spooktacular blog candy!

I have been loving tulle lately and knew I wanted to use it for my banner. I decided to use some dark purple paper and run it through my crimper to use as the background then I used white tulle on top of that and the black letters I ran through the cuttlebug to give it some cute spots! I then tied the banner together and then added pink bows using the fabulous bow maker from 3 Girl Jam.

Here are some different pics of the banner! I hope it will make a sweet little girl happy! :)

Supplies:
Bow Maker- 3 Girl Jam
Pink, White and Black Tulle
White, Purple and Black cardstock
Pink marker
Black Ink
Glue Dots
Stampin' Up Dimensionals
Cricut
Gypsy
Cartridges-Cricut Craftoom Basics, Mickey and Friends Font, Simply Charmed
Cuttlebug and Cuttlebug Folder "Seeing Spots"
Paper crimper
Hole Punch
Boy Mates Face stamp- Peachy Keen Stamps

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