Scrap your Scraps DT LO for Creations Etc.

Here is my LO for this weeks theme at Creations Etc.  If you haven't checked them out yet, you should, they have all different groups for all different types of scrapping and mixed media so no matter what your favorite is, it will be there.

My kids to go Holy Family Catholic School here in Grand Blanc....next year my youngest two are going to start too....I am freaking out already!

The school colors are blue and gold so I went through my scrap bin and pulled out all my blue and yellows. I border punched them with my different punches and inked some edges.  I layered them up and TADA all done.   Super easy way to use up small scraps of paper ( some of my fav papers I have some really small scraps because I like the paper and cant get myself to throw it away....bad I know lol) 
Well I hope you like my creation, thanks for stopping by and checking on me today, it is greatly appreciated,
Theresa

Mardi Gras Blog Hop

Welcome to our Mardi Gras parade. I must warn you though while you may enjoy jumping up to catch beads, doubloons, cups, stuffed animals--whatever! Please yell at the float riders "Throw me something, Mister!" Bring a large, sturdy plastic or cloth bag to hold all the treasure you'll be catching - if you try to put all of your beads around your neck, you'll have a hard time standing up straight! Be prepared: some people get so overcome with excitement they will occasionally jump in front of you to grab what a rider has thrown to you. Don't get into a tug-o-war....there are many more floats on the way! If you're from far away, some visitors hold up a sign saying where they are from.. our local riders love to see people from far away have a good time and will throw to them to make sure they do!

The colors of Mardi Gras are: Purple which represents justice; Green which represents faith; and Gold which represents power.Mardi Gras is always held the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday. Mardi Gras is music, parades, picnics, floats, excitement ... and one big holiday in New Orleans! Everyone is wearing purple, green, and gold; and adorned with long beads caught from the beautiful floats. They sit on the ground throwing balls, playing music, having a picnic, and watching the crowds walk by between parades.

Instead of beads, coconuts (which apparently is the most prized throw from floats) and other baubles, we have a great sponsor:  

• $15 Gift Card for Treasure Box Designs (http://www.treasureboxdesigns.com/). They are asking you to stop by their blog and become a followr of their blog at http://treasureboxdesigns.blogspot.com/. They are having issues with their blog at this time but asking you become a follower!
• $50 Gift card from Anita Meadows Cannon

Sew, sit back with your beverage of choice, just keep in mind the police will be in full force watching for drunken lewdness as this is a family event! Feel free to watch in costume, as this is a festive hop!! If you have arrived here from Katie on the parade route, then you are sitting at the best seat in the house! If you have just happened to be visiting me today, don't get me wrong as I always love visitors, I would love for you to start at the beginning of our parade route at Lynne, your hostess, at http://slasewcraftiness.blogspot.com/ along with our marvelous co-hostess, Kimberly, at http://scrappingrookie.blogspot.com/.

For today I made some tags.  I used Treasure Box Mardi Gras Kids file.  I just used the mask and hat patterns.  I made some mini bead necklaces, and I cut butterfly stickers in half for the feathers. 

 I cut butterfly stickers in half so they could be the feathers. 

Hope enjoyed my float in the parade. To continue on the parade route, Your next stop is Susan
I would love for you to throw me your comments as to my tribute to Mardi Gras!

Thanks so much for stopping by,
Theresa

Creations Etc DT Post theme Red and Purple

So today is my day to post on the Creations Etc website for scrapbooking.  This weeks theme is Red and Purple.  Every time I think of red and purple I think of the Red Hat Society women, and I want to think that I am still waaaaay to young to be creating a LO for them just yet hehe ( I hope I do become a member when the time comes though, looks like so much fun hahaha)
Anyway, I know alot of us are lovey dovey to the max now that Valentines is over but bare with me for one more love Lo.

I love this type of trim, I bought it at JoAnns and I wish I would have gotten more when I had the chance, I cant find it in stock anymore.  It comes in all colors and all sizes to, it is such a neat embellie to have on hand!

I hope you like my design, I post a new LO for Creations Etc every Wed so be sure to check back for more.  If you go to the site and cannot find my LO's yet it is because there is technical difficulties with me posting on the scrapbook group page yet, so hopefully by tonight it will be up and running :)
Thanks for stopping by today, have a Great day,
Theresa

CallyAnn's Valentine's mini swap and blog hop

Happy Valentines Day to you and your loved ones. Thank you so much for joining us today in this Valentine Mini Album Hop/Swap! You are gonna love all the beautiful mini albums that have been created! We all made a mini and then sent it to another person in the hop!
Please sit back and enjoy!
If you hopped on over from Barbara B.  Than you are moving in the right direction.  If you just stopped by you should go to CallyAnn's and start from the beginning, it will so be worth it!!!
Oh I almost forgot! CallyAnn has Blog Candy! All you have to do is comment on all the blogs. She has a Stampin Up! Stamp Set and 4 yards of Twine.
Now onto the projects:

I made my Valentine Mini for Trish, I didn't mail it out till Fri so I hope she gets it soon, other wise this is a complete spoiler alert for Trish :)

 I made the middle pages out of those business envelopes, by cutting the top off, that way each page will have a pocket for more tags that she can add photos or journaling to. 

 So here are the pages :)  The first pics will be the pages and the second will be the pages with the insides pulled out.

 this is the insides of page 2

Pages 3 and 4

page 5 and 6

 these go behind the pic space on the page :)

page 7 doesn't have goodies on the inside but the page has space for journaling or pictures.

pages 8 and 9

Next head over to my kind friend Trish Hall who I made my mini for :)


Here is the line up in case you get lost!
CallyAnn-http://callyanncraftycreations.blogspot.com
Lisa - http://handmadewithlove-lisa.blogspot.com/
Nicolette- www.beyondscrapin.blogspot.com
Beckie - http://justbcreativecrazy.blogspot.com
Tami - http://tamboscreations.blogspot.com
Colleen - http://www.cbcscrapbooking.blogspot.com
Patti -  http://www.pattispaperfun.blogspot.com
Lluvia - www.sweetbirdmemories.blogspot.com
Jearise - http://lorbysworld.blogspot.com
Sherrie- http://sherriescraps.blogspot.com/
Barbara B.-http://barbarab3.blogspot.com
Theresa http://scrappinginheels.blogspot.com   (This is me!)
Trish Hall  http://milstid.blogspot.com/
Carolyn Mc  http://slaphappyscrappy.blogspot.com/
Erica http://mycricutcraftroom.blogspot.com
Michelle www.scrappinwithmybug.com
Happy Scrapping, and Have a Happy Valentine's Day!!!
Theresa

Red, Black, Pink and White Delight Blog Hop Day

Welcome my friends to the Red, Black, Pink, and White Delight Blog Hop....what great colors to work with and to design a Valentine's Day card or layout for a loved one, a friend, child, or just because!!! What this hop will help you with today is showcasing these colors and what can be made to help give you inspiration!!!!!

I'm glad that you are visiting I am the last stop on this amazing list of designers.  If you just stopped by please hop to the beginning which would be Lisa at http://handmadewithlove-lisa.blogspot.com/.

To be eligible for the grand prize, you must visit and leave a

comment on each of the blog hop stops.  You also MUST visit Lisa's

blog and leave a comment on her blog and facebook page for the 

day and also become a follower at "Scrapping With Lisa" and her

facebook page:  http://www.facebook.com/pages/Scrapping-

with-Lisa/130882060268842. Please let me know if you don't do 

facebook and I won't count that against you for the blog candy.  

Now for the blog candy, I bet you are wondering what it could 

be.   It will be a mini paper bag album that will come with all the 

pieces you would need to assemble the mini album. 

My project is a Layout I created for my husband and I.  I made the DT for Creations Etc. and for my first DT project we created a Valentines Day LO.  This site is just amazing, please go check it out you wont be disappointed, (here is the link for Creations Etc facebook page too.)  The inspiration and members there are some of the best I have ever seen, I was honored to be chosen for their DT, I hope I can make them proud.   I have never scrapped pictures of me and Mike for some reason.  Probably because we always want to scrap our kids first and with 4 I kind of get lost in all they do lol.  Here is my project.  I got the inspiration from one of my inspirations Theinly.  She made a card using this same stamp that I loved, so it got me eager to use mine :)

The Lineup:

Lisa - http://handmadewithlove-lisa.blogspot.com/

Doris  -http://mybugandmecreate.blogspot.com

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

CallyAnn-http://callyanncraftycreations.blogspot.com

Carla - http://racincrafts.blogspot.com/

Mickie - www.littlescrapcorner.blogspot.com

Kristen - http://fantabulouslypink.blogspot.com/

Cathie -http://cathiescafe-scraphappy.blogspot.com/

Anita~ http://www.anitaandbugs.blogspot.com

Katie ~http://www.ktsangels.blogspot.com/

Shalana -http://scrappinwithshalana.blogspot.com/

Daisy - http://tsunamirosedesigns.blogspot.com

Lucy - http://love2createitall.blogspot.com

Michele ~ http://chelescrafts.blogspot.com/
Theresa - http://scrappinginheels.blogspot.com You are here!!!!

Thank you so much for stopping today and visiting. I hope you have gotten some inspiration with my project.  

Theresa

Welcome my friends to the Red, Black, Pink, and White Delight Blog Hop....what great colors to work with and to design a Valentine's Day card or layout for a loved one, a friend, child, or just because!!! What this hop will help you with today is showcasing these colors and what can be made to help give you inspiration!!!!!

Well I do have to apologize and give Lisa a big thank you for letting me add to the hop late.  Living in Michigan I am use to some crazy weather but last night takes the cake.  Me and my family were on our way up to our place up north and the highway go so icy and the wind was blowing the little snow we had all over the place.  It ended up we were in the middle of a 60+ car accident.  My whole my husband was driving, thank goodness (he is a firefighter so he is use to controlling a vehicle in any weather) and all 4 of my babies were in the car.  We ended up with just minor damage but some were not as lucky.  We were stuck on I75 for 5 hours until we could even start moving our vehicle again.  The entire trip took about 4 times longer than it normally does :( With that said lets move onto the hop and some great candy.

To be eligible for the grand prize, you must visit and leave a

comment on each of the blog hop stops.  You also MUST visit my 

blog and leave a comment on my blog and facebook page for the 

day and also become a follower at "Scrapping With Lisa" and my 

facebook page:  http://www.facebook.com/pages/Scrapping-

with-Lisa/130882060268842. Please let me know if you don't do 

facebook and I won't count that against you for the blog candy.  

Now for the blog candy, I bet you are wondering what it could 

be.   It will be a mini paper bag album that will come with all the 

pieces you would need to assemble the mini album.

The Lineup:

Lisa - http://handmadewithlove-lisa.blogspot.com/ You are here!!!!

Doris  -http://mybugandmecreate.blogspot.com You go here next!!!!

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

CallyAnn-http://callyanncraftycreations.blogspot.com

Carla - http://racincrafts.blogspot.com/

Mickie - www.littlescrapcorner.blogspot.com

Kristen - http://fantabulouslypink.blogspot.com/

Cathie -http://cathiescafe-scraphappy.blogspot.com/

Anita~ http://www.anitaandbugs.blogspot.com

Katie ~http://www.ktsangels.blogspot.com/My

Shalana -http://scrappinwithshalana.blogspot.com/

Daisy - http://tsunamirosedesigns.blogspot.com

Lucy - http://love2createitall.blogspot.com

Michele ~ http://chelescrafts.blogspot.com/
Theresa - http://scrappinginheels.blogspot.com

 

  My project for day one is a journal I made.  I think I may be addicted to making these journals :)  I added slots for tags on the inside as well as glimmer misted, stamped, and covered some pages.  I added some eyelets and attached ribbon so she could tie it closed.  Just a pre warning there are allot of pictures :)  Thanks for stopping by the hop and I am sorry again for the late post.

Thank you so much for stopping today and visiting. I hope you have gotten some inspiration with my project and I am the last stop on the amazing lineup Lisa put together bug don't forget to stop back tomorrow for another great project.

Mixed Media Blog Hop

Welcome to the Mixed Media Blog Hop. We wanted to keep this hop small for the fact that it is mixed media and just starting to make a bigger wave in the crafting world, especially to us paper crafters.

For those who may not know what it is: Mixed media uses things like -

• Paints
• Gesso
• Gel Mediums
• Molding Paste

But it is a simple as using glimmer mist on a tag or using game pieces and alcohol inks.Everyones take on it is different and I hope you enjoy all the creations and GOOD LUCK to the winner!!  You should have hopped over after spending time with Paula. 

This is our list of fabulous crafters:

Monica - http://scraps2treasure.blogspot.com/
Alina - http://neverstopscrapping.blogspot.com/
Julie - http://jk-littlebitofbling.blogspot.com/
Melissa H.-http://timeweavers.wordpress.com
Sylvia- www.bellascrapbookdesigns.blogspot.com
Liz -http:// www.scrapiliciousLife.blogspot.com
Paula - http://preciouspagesbypaula.blogspot.com/
Theresa - http://scrappinginheels.blogspot.com 
Evila - http://www.frenchconnectiondesigns.blogspot.com/
Michelle http://craftychelle.blogspot.com/
 Kristy - http://scraptasticalkreations.blogspot.com
Nouel - royalmidnightcraftcreations.blogspot.com
Creations Etc. - http://alwaysforever.ning.com/

Sponsors:
SVG Attic - $10 Gift Certificate
Creations Etc: - Mixed Media Kit
Scraptastical Creations - $20 Gift Certificate
Sentiment Stamp Set - Whimsical Designs

For my  project today I started off with a pop can, cardboard purse, and a couple of napkins.  I will give you a quick warning now, I have allot of pictures on this post :)

I my flower punch on the pop can and made some flowers, I only needed one but I am going to give away a set of them as part of my candy ;)

Here is a pic of the flowers.  WARNING to make these flowers you need to rinse out your soda can with water and use a sharp knife or scissors to cut open the can.  If you don't use a sharp knife or scissors the can doesn't cut really smooth and you will prob cut yourself in the process (yes I am speaking from experience lol )
Once you punch them out take a toothpick or end of a paintbrush, I used a quilling tool and curl the edges of the flower.  You can ink them to match your project, just use alcohol based inks.

Well onto the project here is the little clutch I made

I covered the clutch with the napkins and Modge Podge added some ribbon, feathers, and bling to make give our little cardboard purse a whole new life :)

Top view

Bottom

Open view, I used the napkin on the inside too so it would match, the clasp is a small magnet, it will stick to the magnet on the inside part of the ribbon.

Close up of flower on clutch

Well I hope you like my project.  For my blog candy I have a set of the flowers I made.  Just leave a comment.  I will pick a winner on Tues.  I am in another hop this Sat and Sun. so please come back and see more creations and even more candy.

 Your next stop is Evila
Thanks so much for spending time with us today, Be sure to become a follower on each blog and leave a comment to be eligible for the GRAND PRIZE which is pictured/listed below:

 Our other amazing sponsors are Whimsical Designs
They donated a Whimsical Stamp Set - Whimsical Designs Thanks Stephanie!!!

They donated a Whimsical Stamp Set - Whimsical Designs Thanks Stephanie!!!

$20 Gift Certificate 

 

  $10 Gift Certificate - SVG Attic - Thanks Jessica!!!

 Amazing prize to don't forget to become a follower and leave a comment on all the blogs.  Good luck and thanks again,
Theresa