Good morning!
It is my pleasure to announce the winners of my leg of the Stamping Vacation Handmade with a Hop Blog Hop.
Congratulations go to -
Andrea - http://andreajbpiecesofmine.blogspot.com/ you have won a set of stamps from Little Claire Designs.
Christi Hicks - http://www.blogger.com/profile/02932957085115574069 you have won a prize from the Cutting Cafe
and finally,
Pat - http://pgarvin.blogspot.com/ You have won a $25.00 gift certificate from SkyBluePink.
Ladies you have until October 3rd to contact me at dbrault1@shaw.ca with your information so that I can arrange for you to receive your prizes.
Visit Stamping Vacation for a full list of prize winners.
Congratulations Ladies!
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Monday, September 27, 2010
A new Card
Hi everyone -
Fall is definitely in the air, so when Denise of Stamping Vacation asked me to make a card using the quote "Problems are solution maps", I thought why not use our front yard as inspiration.
In particular, I thought our silly birdbath illustrated the quotation perfectly.
So, here is my card. I created the background and drew the birdbath which I then layered.
What do you think?
Fall is definitely in the air, so when Denise of Stamping Vacation asked me to make a card using the quote "Problems are solution maps", I thought why not use our front yard as inspiration.
In particular, I thought our silly birdbath illustrated the quotation perfectly.
So, here is my card. I created the background and drew the birdbath which I then layered.
What do you think?
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Ladies and Gentlemen we have our WINNERS!
The first ever Stamping Vacation Blog Hop has ended.
We will announce the winners on Tuesday evening so watch this blog.
In the meantime, thank you to all who took the time to visit and post a comment. I wish I had candy for all of you.
Bye for now...
We will announce the winners on Tuesday evening so watch this blog.
In the meantime, thank you to all who took the time to visit and post a comment. I wish I had candy for all of you.
Bye for now...
Saturday, September 25, 2010
HOMEMADE WITH A HOP!!!
"Welcome to your fifth stop of 10 on Stamping Vacation's first blog hop:
Homemade with a HOP!
This blog hop started today at 9:00 a.m. US Central Time and ends Sunday (tomorrow)) at 9:00 p.m. US Central Time.
This hop focuses on easy to make homemade embellishments for paper crafting and we have a long list of incredible prizes available to be won on every single blog!
At Stamping Vacation you could be randomly chosen to win a 15 pound gift certificate and a digital image from Ooh-la-la AND the grand prize is a gift certificate to the store of your choice. The amount will depend on how many blogs you visit during the blog hop. The gift certificate will equal $5.00 for each blog you visit AND comment at. So there are 10 blogs which means the gift certificate could equal up to $50.00!!!! But if you only visit one blog, it would just be $5.00.
I will be giving away prizes from SkyBluePink, Little Claire Designs and the Cutting Café. Don’t forget to leave a comment!
In all there is well over $300.00 in prizes! You MUST be a follower of Stamping Vacation and add a comment at the blogs to win the prize. If you don't have a blog, be sure to leave your email address so we can reach you. Winners will be announced on September 28th!
And here is my homemade embellishment!
AN ORIGAMI SHIRT
This simple little folded shirt has helped me out of many a bind, when I have been asked to make a card for a male. The shirt is easily adaptable to any man and any occasion. If you are feeling really creative you can even add a little tie.
1.Start with a rectangular sheet of paper (like a standard USA letter 8.5" x 11"). I like using a 4" x 6" scrap. Fold it in half lengthwise and unfold. This gives you a central crease down the middle of the sheet.
2.Fold the left and right edges of the sheet towards the middle. This gives two flaps.
3.Fold the right flap out towards the right side. The exact location or steepness of the fold is not critical. Try somewhere between a quarter to a half way down the sheet.
4.Repeat of the other side: fold the left flap out towards the left at an angle. This forms a "V" shape where the paper is peeled away from the central crease.
5.Turn the paper and flip over so the "V" is on the bottom and is facing down towards the table. Valley fold (about one inch) of the top edge down towards you.
6.Flip the paper again so the "V" is now facing up. Fold the right corner of the paper towards the middle crease.
7.Repeat with the left side: fold the top left corner towards the center allowing the two corners to meet in the middle (left corner is shown with an arrow).
Image 7a is a close-up. Step 6 and 7 form the collar of the shirt.
8.Bring the bottom of the paper up and slide it under the collar. Now you can see how steps 3 and 4 formed the sleeves of the shirt.
9.Press the bottom of the shirt firmly and you're done!
And here is the card I attached my shirt to:
I keep a little supply of these on hand, they are great to use on that last minute card.
Hope you enjoy!
Your next stop on our hop is Cory’s at Free-4-Ever. More great prizes there as well.
And here is the complete list of blogs on the hop:
STAMPING VACATION - Denise
ALL THINGS CRAFTY - Stacie
MERRYMADE CARDS AND CRAFTS - Merry
LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL - Audrey
CRAFTY BY NATURE - Danielle
FREE 4 EVER - Corry
DREAMING AND CREATING - Karen
ASPIRING TO CREATIVITY - Dana
EMU CREATIONS - Annmaree
COLDWATERS 2 - Lorraine
Thanks for hopping by!! Hope you are having a terrific time at Homemade with a HOP!
DON"T FORGET! Be sure to leave a comment if you want a chance to WIN!"
Homemade with a HOP!
This blog hop started today at 9:00 a.m. US Central Time and ends Sunday (tomorrow)) at 9:00 p.m. US Central Time.
This hop focuses on easy to make homemade embellishments for paper crafting and we have a long list of incredible prizes available to be won on every single blog!
At Stamping Vacation you could be randomly chosen to win a 15 pound gift certificate and a digital image from Ooh-la-la AND the grand prize is a gift certificate to the store of your choice. The amount will depend on how many blogs you visit during the blog hop. The gift certificate will equal $5.00 for each blog you visit AND comment at. So there are 10 blogs which means the gift certificate could equal up to $50.00!!!! But if you only visit one blog, it would just be $5.00.
I will be giving away prizes from SkyBluePink, Little Claire Designs and the Cutting Café. Don’t forget to leave a comment!
In all there is well over $300.00 in prizes! You MUST be a follower of Stamping Vacation and add a comment at the blogs to win the prize. If you don't have a blog, be sure to leave your email address so we can reach you. Winners will be announced on September 28th!
And here is my homemade embellishment!
AN ORIGAMI SHIRT
This simple little folded shirt has helped me out of many a bind, when I have been asked to make a card for a male. The shirt is easily adaptable to any man and any occasion. If you are feeling really creative you can even add a little tie.
1.Start with a rectangular sheet of paper (like a standard USA letter 8.5" x 11"). I like using a 4" x 6" scrap. Fold it in half lengthwise and unfold. This gives you a central crease down the middle of the sheet.
2.Fold the left and right edges of the sheet towards the middle. This gives two flaps.
3.Fold the right flap out towards the right side. The exact location or steepness of the fold is not critical. Try somewhere between a quarter to a half way down the sheet.
4.Repeat of the other side: fold the left flap out towards the left at an angle. This forms a "V" shape where the paper is peeled away from the central crease.
5.Turn the paper and flip over so the "V" is on the bottom and is facing down towards the table. Valley fold (about one inch) of the top edge down towards you.
6.Flip the paper again so the "V" is now facing up. Fold the right corner of the paper towards the middle crease.
7.Repeat with the left side: fold the top left corner towards the center allowing the two corners to meet in the middle (left corner is shown with an arrow).
Image 7a is a close-up. Step 6 and 7 form the collar of the shirt.
8.Bring the bottom of the paper up and slide it under the collar. Now you can see how steps 3 and 4 formed the sleeves of the shirt.
9.Press the bottom of the shirt firmly and you're done!
And here is the card I attached my shirt to:
I keep a little supply of these on hand, they are great to use on that last minute card.Hope you enjoy!
Your next stop on our hop is Cory’s at Free-4-Ever. More great prizes there as well.
And here is the complete list of blogs on the hop:
STAMPING VACATION - Denise
ALL THINGS CRAFTY - Stacie
MERRYMADE CARDS AND CRAFTS - Merry
LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL - Audrey
CRAFTY BY NATURE - Danielle
FREE 4 EVER - Corry
DREAMING AND CREATING - Karen
ASPIRING TO CREATIVITY - Dana
EMU CREATIONS - Annmaree
COLDWATERS 2 - Lorraine
Thanks for hopping by!! Hope you are having a terrific time at Homemade with a HOP!
DON"T FORGET! Be sure to leave a comment if you want a chance to WIN!"
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Dedicated to my friend Denise
This is a hard time of the year for Denise.
Last year, Denise lost her beloved son Bryan. He was only 20 years old. Bryan passed when he suffered complications after back surgery.
I can't imagine anything worse than losing a child.
Denise, I am holding you in my heart and although I know nothing will take away the pain you must feel, I do hope this little gesture eases it a little.
Last year, Denise lost her beloved son Bryan. He was only 20 years old. Bryan passed when he suffered complications after back surgery.
I can't imagine anything worse than losing a child.
Denise, I am holding you in my heart and although I know nothing will take away the pain you must feel, I do hope this little gesture eases it a little.
Please always remember that you are loved.
I am here for you girlfriend.
XX
I am here for you girlfriend.
XX
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Another Sponsor for the Stamping Vacation Blog Hop
Okay, so do any of you remember my post about Little Claire Designs http://www.littleclaire.co.uk/ ? I raved about prices, quality and amazing service. I loooove them.
Well Carol, of Little Claire Designs has graciously offered to be a sponsor of our blog hop.
How exciting is this? You know, I don't think I have ever seen a hop with so many prizes. Be sure to set your days aside so that you can enter your comments and have a chance to win...
Off to watch huby pick apples and plums off the ground and from the trees... Guess I will be baking.
Have a great day!
Well Carol, of Little Claire Designs has graciously offered to be a sponsor of our blog hop.
How exciting is this? You know, I don't think I have ever seen a hop with so many prizes. Be sure to set your days aside so that you can enter your comments and have a chance to win...
Off to watch huby pick apples and plums off the ground and from the trees... Guess I will be baking.
Have a great day!
Monday, September 13, 2010
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!!
Okay, so I am not much into the actual technical aspects of this blogging thing. I love creating my cards and art and love sharing it with you but I am pretty rotten at promoting myself or my work.
That being said - I MUST remind you about the Stamping Vacation Blog Hop starting on Saturday September 25th at 9:00 a.m. US Central Time and lasting until Sunday September 26th at 9:00 p.m. US Central Time.
The Dream Team (as the design team likes to be called) will be hosting HOMEMADE WITH A HOP which will focus on homemade embellishments. We will be offering prizes on all ten blogs and will be offering a $5.00 - $50.00 gift certificate (depending on the number of blogs commented on) to the grand prize winner's place of choice! That's over $300.00US in prizes!
To whet your appetites here is a list of our blog hop sponsors . . . so far. . .
Practicing Creativity Designs
Sticker Store
Glitterbabe's Art
Ooh la la Creations
Sunflowers and Dragonflies
Meljen's Designs
Sky Blue Pink (I get to give this prize away. I love Queen Xina and her royal entourage and have been a huge fan for years)!
Die Cut Dreams
Prairie Fairy Designs
Really Reasonable Ribbon
Victorine Originals
The Stampsmith
Rubberstamp Ave.
Lawn Fawn
I can hear you all saying "WHAT???? Can this be possible???"
Well of course its possible, would I lie to you????
So mark your calendar and get yourself ready for an awesome weekend....
Oh and before I forget - If you decide to become a follower of Stamping Vacation, please mention my name, they are offering a gift for the person who brings in the most followers once they have reached 200!
Thanks and ta ta for now....
That being said - I MUST remind you about the Stamping Vacation Blog Hop starting on Saturday September 25th at 9:00 a.m. US Central Time and lasting until Sunday September 26th at 9:00 p.m. US Central Time.
The Dream Team (as the design team likes to be called) will be hosting HOMEMADE WITH A HOP which will focus on homemade embellishments. We will be offering prizes on all ten blogs and will be offering a $5.00 - $50.00 gift certificate (depending on the number of blogs commented on) to the grand prize winner's place of choice! That's over $300.00US in prizes!
To whet your appetites here is a list of our blog hop sponsors . . . so far. . .
Practicing Creativity Designs
Sticker Store
Glitterbabe's Art
Ooh la la Creations
Sunflowers and Dragonflies
Meljen's Designs
Sky Blue Pink (I get to give this prize away. I love Queen Xina and her royal entourage and have been a huge fan for years)!
Die Cut Dreams
Prairie Fairy Designs
Really Reasonable Ribbon
Victorine Originals
The Stampsmith
Rubberstamp Ave.
Lawn Fawn
I can hear you all saying "WHAT???? Can this be possible???"
Well of course its possible, would I lie to you????
So mark your calendar and get yourself ready for an awesome weekend....
Oh and before I forget - If you decide to become a follower of Stamping Vacation, please mention my name, they are offering a gift for the person who brings in the most followers once they have reached 200!
Thanks and ta ta for now....
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
STAMPING VACATION BLOG HOP SOON!
Hi all -
The Dream Team at Stamping Vacation will be hosting their first ever blog hop this month. Theme is Homemade Embellishments.
There will be loads to see, how-to's and prizes!
Watch this space for more info.
The Dream Team at Stamping Vacation will be hosting their first ever blog hop this month. Theme is Homemade Embellishments.
There will be loads to see, how-to's and prizes!
Watch this space for more info.
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