May the 4th be with you!

Happy May the 4th!

Yes, for all those Star Wars fans out there, May the 4th is a fun play on words and a day to celebrate. 

So, I decided to do some fun treat bags. 

I even dusted off my cricut for this project. 

The treat bag is from the Cricut Artiste cartridge. 

The die cuts are from a SVG Cutting Files hop a few years ago..sorry, they're no longer available.

I added a hanging charm and sentiment using the Jaded Blossom Candy War stamps and Candy Charms and Banner dies .

  Next I filled them all with chocolate of course and tied them up with matching ribbon. 

Have a crafty day!!

You can do it!!!

Time to get FIT!

The SVG Cutting Files and Jaded Blossom Design teams have paired up to bring you some health & fitness  inspired projects for this hop.  

This hop is ONLY for 24 hours and will end  PROMPTLY at 11:59 PST TONIGHT!

I made a little calendar that sits on my desk to remind me everyday to keep motivated to watch what I eat and exercise. 

I used the Diet Success file from SVG Cutting Files to decorate my calendar. Oh, to have a tiny waist like that!

The base of the calendar is a square coaster that I covered with card stock. 

You can find the coaster and the calendar's here...all from Jaded Blossom.

I added some encouraging words using the new Fitness stamps released today.

For the stand I used the back from the SVG Cutting Files Easel Back cards.

I used my silhouette to make a square shape and then layered the back on top before cutting.

I finally added a little banner to the top corner using the JB Candy Charms and Banner dies.

To go along with the theme of this hop, Jaded Blossom has released a new set of stamps. Check out the Bundle below!

Now lets See what Annie has made for us. Don't forget to read the guidelines below!

This hop is set up DIFFERENTLY then ones in the past, so please read accordingly.

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Michelle http://scrappinwithmybug.com/
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Gigi http://thecricutbug.blogspot.com/

Mel http://doxiemeldesigns.blogspot.com/

Lee-Ann http://leescraps.blogspot.com/

Crystal http://crystalscreativecorner.blogspot.com/

Melissa http://iliketocreate.blogspot.com/

Cindy http://cindybcreations.blogspot.com/

Candio http://www.pcquickutzclub.blogspot.com/

Cassandra http://ctimz3.blogspot.com/

Gwen http://thisandthatbygwen.blogspot.com/

Jamie http://jamiek711designs.blogspot.com/

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Annie http://creatinganniething.blogspot.com/ 

Movember Blog Hop - Man Dip

Happy November, um, I mean Movember!

Movember is an annual event involving the growing of mustaches during the the month of November to bring awareness to men's health issues. 

Join us in spreading Movember fun!

 This hop is ONLY for 24 hours and will end  PROMPTLY at 11:59 PST TONIGHT!

This hop is set up DIFFERENTLY then ones in the past, so please read accordingly.

My project for this hop is an 8x8 recipe page layout. 

This is a newly discovered recipe from a friend and is now a favorite. Therefore, I just had to scrap it. 

The SVG Cutting files Mustache Chef is a prefect fit on this page. It's man dip after all! I used the JB Mustache Dies to give the little chef a stache.

I embellished my page with Jaded Blossom dies and stamps....King of the BBQ, Mustache Dies and Candy Charms and Banners dies

HOP GUIDELINES

1- Make sure to be a FOLLOWER on each stop along this hop. 

There are 16 in total. 

Learn more about HOW TO FOLLOW A BLOG by clicking HERE

2- Leave a comment on each blog to show some love for the inspiration you have just seen! Remember 16 stops, so that means 16 comments in total! 

Learn more how to LEAVE A COMMENT by clicking HERE

THERE IS NO REQUEST FILES form on this hop.

Each project contains the link to the store with the files used on their projects.

SOME files are FREE for today ONLY.... 

There are a total of 6 free files during this hop (including event freebie), 

 but most are discounted at more than 50% off DURING THIS HOP 

(prices will return to normal at end of hop)

This will be the new platform for our hops moving forward.

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Next on the hop is Lee-Ann

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Gigi http://thecricutbug.blogspot.com/

Brigit http://www.brigitsscraps.com/

Mel http://doxiemeldesigns.blogspot.com/

Barb http://bugbites411.blogspot.com/

Lee-Ann http://leescraps.blogspot.com/

Sara http://www.designapartybysara.blogspot.com/

Crystal http://crystalscreativecorner.blogspot.com/

Cindy http://cindybcreations.blogspot.com/

Candio http://www.pcquickutzclub.blogspot.com/

Cassandra http://ctimz3.blogspot.com/

Gwen http://thisandthatbygwen.blogspot.com/

Jamie http://jamiek711designs.blogspot.com/

Candace http://www.papercraftsbycandace.com/

Just Chilling

Happy Monday. Today I am over on the Jaded Blossom Blog with s cool treat.


I used a new Jaded Blossom Die released last week.
I stapled two panels together to make a pocket for a chocolate square.

I added a bow around the package and added a couple stamped images. A great way to use up scrap papers.

Here's a list of what I used to embellish my store bought treat bag.....

Mini Tag Dies

Candy Charms and Banner dies

Scallop Caddy die

Penguin Dress Up stamps

Have a crafty day!!

Third Annual Hello Kitty Hop!

Eeek!  Its our the THIRD Annual Hello Kitty Blog Hop!

Hello Kitty means so much to so many, we hope you enjoy our third go at celebrating her!

 This hop is ONLY for 24 hours and will end  PROMPTLY at 11:59 PST TONIGHT!

For my project, I used the Hello Kitty nurse image. 

The treat box she is attach to was made using the Buckle Purse file from the Silhouette store. I simply created a front layer, embossed it for texture and then put clear embossing powder over it to give it that faux leather look and shine. 

The bag is filled with chocolates that have images from the

Jaded Blossom Friendly Candies stamp set. I attached one of the sentiments to a tag done using a die from the Jaded Blossom Candy Charms and Banner Dies using some black twine.

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There are NO resets given, so please make sure you follow this important step CORRECTLY.

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Michelle http://scrappinwithmybug.com/

Trixie http://www.pinkglitterstudio.blogspot.com/

Gigi http://thecricutbug.blogspot.com/

Brigit http://www.brigitsscraps.com/

Mel http://doxiemeldesigns.blogspot.com/

Barb http://bugbites411.blogspot.com/

Lee-Ann http://leescraps.blogspot.com/

Sara http://www.designapartybysara.blogspot.com/

Crystal http://crystalscreativecorner.blogspot.com/

Cindy http://cindybcreations.blogspot.com/

Candio http://www.pcquickutzclub.blogspot.com/

Cassandra http://ctimz3.blogspot.com/

Gwen http://thisandthatbygwen.blogspot.com/

Jamie http://jamiek711designs.blogspot.com/

Annie http://creatinganniething.blogspot.com/

A Berrylicious tutorial!

Happy Monday!! 

Hope you all had a great weekend enjoying some fantastic summer weather. It's my design day over at Jaded Blossom and with that I have a treat project with a tutorial using the Jaded Blossom Lollipop die. 

In this project, the treat becomes part of the card itself. All you need is some neutral colored paper and the bright colors of the packets do the rest. Of course, a couple fruity embellishments are a must!

Let me show you how I made them.

First, cut out the base shape using the lollipop die. You can see in the photo, your paper doesn't need to be as long as the die for this project.

Now we will need to cut a second time with the die in order to add the scallop edge on the bottom edge as well.

You will need to flip over your existing die cut so when you cut the second time the faux stitching will be on the right side when folded. 

Place the die cut on the die where you want to cut it. It is important to line up the faux stitches on the die cut with the metal die. This helps secure the paper in the die a bit. 

When you put it through your die cutting machine to cut this second time, you only need to push it through far enough to cut the scallop edge.

You now have the modified shorter lollipop die cut with a scallop edge on both ends.

I folded the bottom flap up at the first score line from the bottom for the drink packet to fit perfectly.

I used glue dots and bakers twine to hold the flap in place. i finished each card with some fun fruity die cuts and sentiments. 

Here is the rest of the cool stuff I used to put this treat together...

JB Candy Charms and Banners dies

JB Scallop Circles dies

JD Stitched Circle dies

JB Berrylicious

JB Flag Die

JB Baking Dies

SVG Cutting Kawaii Cherries

SVG Cutting Kawaii Peach

Have a crafty day!!

Wonderland Blog Hop - Tea Time!

We're so glad you made it and didn't come late!!

Its our WONDERLAND blog hop!

TWO DAYS long and a FEW free SVG files for you to snag and take

(make sure to read all blog posts to find the free files!) 

When we think of Wonderland, I think of the Mad Hatter and tea parties. 

My project today is a treat card that holds a couple tea packets not to mention the adorable new  Mad Hatter Squaredy Cat!

My card base measures 8.5" wide by 6" tall and it's scored on the 8.5" side at 4" and 4.5". I layered several papers and made pockets on the inside for the tea bags using the

SVG Cutting Files Tip Pocket. 

Jaded Blossom is also releasing two stamp sets to go along with the Wonderland Theme and I used both of them on this project.

You can get both stamp sets for $27.99

Here's the list  goodies I used on today's project.....

Candy Charms and Banners

Scallop Square dies

Greetings from Wonderland

Wonderland Candies

Stitched Square Dies

SVG Cutting Files Tip Pocket

SVG Cutting Files Mad Hatter Squaredy Cat

 This hop is  for 48 hours and will end  PROMPTLY at 11:59 PST Saturday Night!

There are a FEW Free SVGS to be found along the way, and many others available for purchase in the store!

HOP GUIDELINES

1- Make sure to be a FOLLOWER on each stop along this hop. 

There are 15 in total. 

Learn more about HOW TO FOLLOW A BLOG by clicking HERE

2- Leave a comment on each blog to show some love for the inspiration you have just seen! Remember 15 stops, so that means 15 comments in total! 

Learn more how to LEAVE A COMMENT by clicking HERE

3- Find the FREE files along the way by READING the blog posts and clicking the links to the store to acquire the free files. Add them to your cart like normal and check out.

**Kindly remember that all our hop files abide by our TERMS OF USE

You can read all about our BLOG HOPS and how to participate HERE

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Jaded Blossom June Release Day 5- Cool!

Hello Everyone, It's Release Day over at Jaded Blossom!  

We hope you all enjoyed our projects this week.  As you know we have one more stamp set and our June Freebie.

In case you missed my Release Day Projects, here they are: Monday: Home Sweet Home Tuesday:Cool Treat Wednesday: Music to my ears Thursday: Retirement

Today I am using the June Freebie stamp to make this little treat card.

I started with a piece of card stock measuring 4.25"x5.5". 

I layered pattern paper cut using the Scallop Slider and Topper Die

I then punch a hole for the lip balm and added a cone shape using this months freebie stamp set so it looks like my lip balm is a delicious scoop of ice cream. 

Finished it off with a little sentient from the Ice Cream Candies and the Candy Charms and Banners dies.

Here's a look at the the full set of stamps and the freebie released today...

Ice Cream Candies 

For our Freebie of the Month

Ice Cream

Free Stamp for customers that spend $40 or more before Taxes and Shipping! FREEBIE promotion STARTS later at 4pm PST and ends Sunday 6/21 11:59pm pst.

Be sure to come back Later at 4pm, PST for our Stamp Release Blog Hop!  

You won't wanna miss it.

To visit the Jaded Blossom Store HERE and for Favor Boxes HERE

"Like" us Facebook and share your Jaded Blossom Stamps Creation with us in our Garden of Creativity.

Last but not least don't forget to join our June Challenge.....Summer Time here!