Adornit Blog Hop

Welcome to the Adornit Blog Hop! We're here to bring some holiday cheer. Please, start at the beginning of the hop if my blog is your first stop. I don't want you to miss out on any of the merry goodness. The link to the beginning is here: Adornit Blog Hop

I loved creating this Holiday Birdhouse. I purchased it at a thift store (one of my fav places) a few months ago. This will make the perfect holiday gift for one of my loved ones. I think I'll surprise her with it in the beginning of December to enjoy throughout the month. I used beautiful patterned paper by My Mind's Eye and Scenic Route, my fav circle punch by Fiskars, inks by Tsukineko and SEI, chipboard by Magistical Memories, grungeboard by Tim Holtz, paint by Delta, stickles by Ranger, lace, buttons, and felt pieces. A little bit of this and that.

I punched circles in 3 different patterned papers and layered them to create the gingerbread roof. I absolutely love working with chipboard and grungeboard. It adds dimension to any project and is so versatile. I decorated mine by covering with patterned paper, inking, painting, distressing, and applying Stickles.

Have a great weekend and please continue to the other stops on the blog hop.

Your next stop is to Kate Blue's Blog

Sweet Treats

Today is the first day of Adornit’s Christmas Blog Party! They are going to “Make it Merry” for the next five days with holiday inspiration, projects, challenges, and, of course, PRIZES!

Today is CHRISTMAS CARD day. They have some great samples, and, of course, something fun for you to do – the 30-Minute CARD Challenge. Here is my sample. I just love Christmas cards!
I used patterned paper by Webster's Pages, Pearls by Prima, Fiskars punch, Versafine Ink, a Hero Arts stamp.

I had a great time creating these fancy candy bar wrappers for a teacher's luncheon at the middle school. So simple, but so pretty. What can't chocolate be fancy and tasty :) I used patterned paper by Reminisce and Cosmo Cricket. The beautiful photo squares are also from Cosmo Cricket. I then added a heart shaped doily, some ribbon, and a glittery butterfly.

This is a project my 10-year old son created last night. He is so creative...and he still likes to spend time with his mom :)

The Adornit Blog Hop starts on Friday! I'm on the list of blogs with special holiday projects to share with you. Be sure to run over to Adornit to get in on the entire week of great activities.

I want to share...

I must tell you about my very favorite blog. LilyBean's Paperie, by Melissa Phillips, is just fantastic. Not only does she share her wonderful, heartwarming crafts, but she lists all of her supplies and instructions. Today, she has an absolutely gorgeous Homespun Christmas Journal tutorial, just in time for the holidays. Yes...I'm going to create my own this weekend. I love the idea of recording family activities for the 12 days leading up to Christmas. Stop by and visit Melissa's blog, check out her nonstop creativity, and say, "Hello!". I love to read her posts about her daily crafting and her wonderful little daugher, Bean. Enjoy...and create something for yourself today.

Before I go, I have to share the latest photo of my 5 kiddos. They are bigger everyday!

Coffee, anyone?

Join us this week at Lotus Paperie for an incredibly fun challenge...use a coffee filter on your layout. I had a blast with my coffee filter folding, spraying with glimmer mist, and creating a cutesy flower. Lotus Paperie is also on the search for the next design team. Come on over to the forum and read all of the details. They are a great group of gals!

Tons of Scrapbook Fun...

Have you visited the Paper Secrets forum? It is a great site with lots of scrappy inspiration. My friend, Kristi, is having a wonderful giveaway this month. Come on over, visit, and join in on the fun.

http://papersecrets.friendhood.net/ps-challenges-contests-f34/ps-member-giveaway-ends-11-15-t571.htm#2028

A touch of vintage...

I know I have casually :) mentioned that I love everything vintage. I have been creating with the most fabulous vintage inspired kit by Label Tulip--March 2009's Over the Rainbow. They recently had a great sale and, of course, I loaded up on their yummy past kits. These layouts were created with patterned papers by Sassafras Lass, American Crafts, My Mind's Eye, & Chatterbox; chipboard shapes by Chatterbox; Flowers by Prima; rub-ons by Basic Grey; Wild Saffron diecut tags; and floral trim by Making Memories.

The layout of my Sweet Daisy is for this week's challenge at Lotus Paperie. This challenge is inspired by a fabulous sketch. Come on over and enter your layout for a chance at this month's wonderful prizes.

Only 2 more days...

Only 2 more days until Halloween. I love everything about this holiday...the fun costumes, the yummy treats, and of course, all of the great crafts. I created this Halloween card for the monthly contest at Magistical Memories. I just adore their chipboard!

The kids had so much fun at the Halloween store looking for costumes and decorations. The boys always want to be something scary. This year, Jennah and I will be spending Halloween at the Miley Cyrus concert in Louisville. Friday night we are going on a haunted mansion tour in town. So much fun!

Check back tomorrow for this week's Lotus Paperie challenge. I will have a great sketch and layout to share.

Have a great Thursday!