Snow Days Blog Hop Day 2

Hello and Welcome back!!!  I hope you all hopped along with us yesterday, if not you can just go through both days now and check out all the wonderful creations.

I live in Michigan and we usually have had a couple of snow days by now for the kids at school.  This year it is strange because we are only hitting the 40s to late 30s when it comes to temps lately....not normal for MI.  But as they say, if you don't like the weather here wait 5 min and it will prob change :)

So my project for today is a journal I made for a swap.  I loved that my partner wanted red, black, and white.  I have never done those before so I thought it would be fun.  I don't want to give to much of it away because I still want her to be surprised but these journals are quite fun and easy to make!!!
I love a project that no matter what you do you cant go wrong :)  So enough babbling here it is:

So I had a flower in the middle there but it fell off so I am rethinking what should go there, any suggestions?   I am thinking feathers, I have been on a feather kick for quite some time now hehehe

 Here is the inside cover, I used a page cover for a smaller album so she could have a pocket in the front.  I have a few of them in there.

 Just some decorative pages, these hold tags she can write on.

And here is just some little embellishments I added along the way, I also stamped some sentiments because she wants to use it mostly for journaling and not so much pics.  I hope you like my project. 
  
Now hop on over to Beckie http://justbcreativecrazy.blogspot.com/

Here's a list of the entire hop, in case you get lost along the way or want to revisit anyone, I know its long but SOOOO worth it!
Lisa P - http://handmadewithlove-lisa.blogspot.com/ You are here!!!
Bonnie - http://scrap-n-away.blogspot.com/ You go here next!!!
Sherry -http://www.upordowntheyrebeautiful.blogspot.com/
Doris - http://mybugandmecreate.blogspot.com/
Theresa: http://scrappinginheels.blogspot.com/      This is me :)
Beckie http://justbcreativecrazy.blogspot.com/
Erin - http://deeplyrootedlife.blogspot.com/
Amy - http://www.lovetocrop.com/
Eva - http://evasscrapsncards.blogspot.com/
Cathie-http://cathiescafe/-scraphappy.blogspot.com/
Ashley - http://especiallymade.blogspot.com/
Lisa G - http://www.bljgraves.blogspot.com/
Melissa - http://timeweavers.wordpress.com/
Kristen - http://fantabulouslypink.blogspot.com/
Theresa - http://scrappyartcrafters.blogspot.com/
Anita- http://www.anitaandbugs.blogspot.com/
Lynne - http://slasewcraftiness.blogspot.com/
Barbara B. http://barbarab3.blogspot.com/
Amy Jo - http://lv2scrapandfibrofacts.blogspot.com/
Mickie - http://www.littlescrapcorner.blogspot.com/
Janet Royer- http://janetscreativieworld.blogspot.com/ 

So glad you stopped by!

Theresa

Snow Days Blog Hop!

Welcome to the Snow Days Blog Hop!!

We're so happy you could join us for this super-fun hop showcasing cards, layouts and projects that feature everything about Snow Days!! You'll find an array of ideas throughout the hop -- We hope you'll enjoy each and every project along the way!!

If you'd like to join our Snow Days Fun, then you are in the right place. 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 2 page LO.  I had the misfortune of losing my computer and I am a SCAL kinda girl so I had to go out of my comfort zone of paper piecing.  I wanted to still take part in the hop and keep my crafty groove going so I made this LO.  I think it turned out pretty cute considering too.  So please let me know what you think.

Also is you have a cutter you love let me know which one, looking for camera ideas too :)  Thanks for the help.

Come back tomorrow for another creation and I will post my candy then too.  Thanks so much for stopping by, have fun along the hop!!

Now hop on over to Beckie http://justbcreativecrazy.blogspot.com/

Here's a list of the entire hop, in case you get lost along the way or want to revisit anyone, I know its long but SOOOO worth it!
Lisa P - http://handmadewithlove-lisa.blogspot.com/ You are here!!!
Bonnie - http://scrap-n-away.blogspot.com/ You go here next!!!
Sherry -http://www.upordowntheyrebeautiful.blogspot.com/
Doris - http://mybugandmecreate.blogspot.com/
Theresa: http://scrappinginheels.blogspot.com/      This is me :)
Beckie http://justbcreativecrazy.blogspot.com/
Erin - http://deeplyrootedlife.blogspot.com/
Amy - http://www.lovetocrop.com/
Eva - http://evasscrapsncards.blogspot.com/
Cathie-http://cathiescafe/-scraphappy.blogspot.com/
Ashley - http://especiallymade.blogspot.com/
Lisa G - http://www.bljgraves.blogspot.com/
Melissa - http://timeweavers.wordpress.com/
Kristen - http://fantabulouslypink.blogspot.com/
Theresa - http://scrappyartcrafters.blogspot.com/
Anita- http://www.anitaandbugs.blogspot.com/
Lynne - http://slasewcraftiness.blogspot.com/
Barbara B. http://barbarab3.blogspot.com/
Amy Jo - http://lv2scrapandfibrofacts.blogspot.com/
Mickie - http://www.littlescrapcorner.blogspot.com/
Janet Royer- http://janetscreativieworld.blogspot.com/

Thanks for stopping by, please come back tomorrow for another great project.

Theresa

Happy New Year!

Well I hope everyone has had a Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year.  I have to apologize for not posting sooner but I have had the terrible misfortune of having my computer crash!  Yes CRASH!  Friends if you are a SCAL or MTC user like I am PLEASE remember to back up your files, it felt like my whole life was on the dang computer and there is nothing I can do about it.  I have sent it to get repaired, switched out hard drives and spent hundreds of dollars hoping it will be safe.  They tell me the data is all there it just needs to be sent to a data recovery specialist to get recovered.  That is like 1200 to 1500 dollars, so its not gonna happen.

So please learn from my bad, bad, bad, stressful mistake and back up those files, AND software.  SCAL2 is no longer able to download and it is now SCAL 3 which does not cut on my Cricut so on top of it all I have to buy a new cutting device.  :)  I only have 2 cartridges because I never used the Cricut like it was intended lol.

Well here is to hoping for a much better, backed up and saved 2012 :)

Thanks for checking in on me and I am hoping to have some crafty karma come back my way.
Theresa

Creating from the Heart: ♥ My Annual End of the Year/ Christmas Giveaway!!! ♥

Creating from the Heart: ♥ My Annual End of the Year/ Christmas Giveaway!!! ♥

AMAAAAZING GIVEAWAY!

So I was snooping around my fellow crafters blogs and I found Creating from the Heart's Oh so amazing end of year giveaway!  You all have to go check this out!  She is giving away Christmas basically to a lucky winner :)

~ A $150.00 Gift Card to Michael's Craft Stores

  Copic Air-Brushing Starter Set System

1 Copic Color Swatch Book

 

and finally....

36 Copic CIAO Marker Set!

 

How fantastic is that!!!!  Click here to go to her page and learn how to enter. 

Good Luck to all!

Thanks for spending some time with me today, 

Theresa

Blog Candy up for Grabs

So Scrapping Mamma's Crafty Creations is giving away some amazing blog candy for the hop she is in this weekend.  You should hop on over and sign up for a chance to win.  
Click here to go directly to the yummies. 

This is part of a fantastic blog hop so you can start at the beginning here. 

Secret Santa Blog Hop- Dec.3, 2011

                                 
Welcome to the Secret Santa Blog Hop on Dec 3rd, 2011. Come hop along with the talented ladies who decided to join this hop and surprise their partner with a great project.  We’re super excited to be doing this hop together! We hope to give you some great ideas and inspiration through out this amazing blog hop.
 

To be eligible to win 1 of the five grand prizes, which is 10$ worth of files at Creative Kuts, you MUST:

1) Go through the entire blog hop and leave a comment on EVERYONE'S post.

2) Become a FOLLOWER of everyone's blog including Creative Kuts blog which can be found here @ http://www.creativekuts.blogspot.com/

3) Visit Creative Kuts Store (you will need to do this to meet the last requirement) @ http://creativekuts.com/ .

4) You MUST visit Lisa's blog and leave a comment on my blog 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. 

5.) At the end of the day you will end at Creative Kuts @ https://www.facebook.com/pages/Creative-Kuts/130937843644274?sk=wall. You will need to leave them a comment stating you have made it through the entire hop and you will also need to leave in your comment what is your favorite pattern set in their store.

Be sure to hop through the entire hop to be eligible for the grand prizes, as well as all the other blog candy throughout! We hope you all enjoy this hop and find a lot of great ideas, inspiration, and most of all have loads of fun!!

Here is the complete lineup in case you get lost along the way.

Lisa P- http://handmadewithlove-lisa.blogspot.com/
Carla T- http://racincrafts.blogspot.com/
Shannon - http://www.purplelionpaper.com/blog
Shawnee - http://www.blessedonthebrightside.com
CallyAnn- http://callyanncraftycreations.blogspot.com
Tami McD - http://tamboscreations.blogspot.com
Linda T - http://www.lindascreativity.blogspot.com
Barbara B- http://barbarab3.blogspot.com/
Jackie - http://papermoments.blogspot.com
Sher- www.http://patternsbysher.blogspot.com
Janet- http://createatdreamscrapbooks.blogspot.com
Sam: http://scrappingwithpirkie.blogspot.com/
Carol H - http://huffandpuffscrap.blogspot.com/
Lisa T. - http://bitbythecricutbug.blogspot.com
Mickie - www.littlescrapcorner.blogspot.com
Theresa D:http://scrappinginheels.blogspot.com  (Thats me!)
Rachelle- http://creationsbyrachelle.blogspot.com
Jearise - http://lorbysworld.blogspot.com/

So today I want to share with you a fantastic idea that I saw (just yesterday) on SVG Cuts blog and facebook page. One of their Design Team members Cheryl Becker came up with this fantastic idea for a snowman goodie box.  I just loved the idea and had to try it out, needless to say it turned out so cute I had to post this instead of my original idea of a mini album :)  (I will post my mini later if you want to come back and check it out.)   I swear the design team, Mary, and Leo at SVG Cuts are some extremely amazing people.  You can check out Cheryl Becker personal blog for more inspiring ideas.  Cheryl listed the entire pattern on SVG Cuts blog so if you want to make one your own go check it out.  I so hope Cheryl doesn't mind me trying out her idea but it was just too cute to resist don't you think :)  Crossing my fingers SVG Cuts and Cheryl think I did her project justice. 

Here are a few more pics so you can get a closer look at the cute little lady :)

I do have some blog candy to give away, I will ship one person another one of my Mrs.Snowman goodie box just like you see here.  I will pick a winner on Monday Dec 6th.  Please leave an email for me to contact you if you are the winner.  Thanks so much for stopping by my first ever blog hop.  I am so excited to be apart of this group.  I hope my Secret Santa really loves her gift too.

Please go to Rachelle- http://creationsbyrachelle.blogspot.com, that is your next stop. 
Thanks for stopping by and spending some time with me, I really appreciate that you took time out of your day to see what I've been up to.  I hope you have a safe and happy weekend.