14 Sunday Apr 2013
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I always swore I would never use that title on a blog post but apparently, my hands had other ideas and insisted on typing it in. It’s pretty bad when even my hands don’t listen to me – no wonder I have such little luck with the kiddos!
Anyway, onto the news you all want to hear – the winner from last week’s Crop Circles blog hop is…..
…Elizabeth Barnes! Congratulations – I’ve emailed you!
S.
10 Wednesday Apr 2013
Welcome to the April blog hop for Crop Circles! If you’re hopping along you should have come here from Cathy’s blog and her fabulous project. The theme this month is Spring – just right to get us all in the mood for warmer weather and less snow (as if we weren’t already itching for that!).
I had originally done a canvas for this but since I decided to try to submit it, and because it’s for a class I’m teaching at The Paperie retreat the end of this month, I chose to hang onto it and make something else instead.
I’ve been into decorating my front door this year – Christmas, Valentine’s, St. Patrick’s Day, Easter….
The problem is that once Easter was over I was at a loss as to what to hang there next. Well, a spring wreath sounds good to me!
I was lucky enough to get the wreath on sale for less than $2 and then, while watching The Voice last night, I die cut and rolled the flowers from Papertrey Ink 100% wool felt.
Once they were adhered, I thought the wreath was missing something so I went poking through my stash where I found some soft yellow sheer ribbon – perfect for the pastels I had going on!
At the last minute I added a blingy gem to the bow and finally considered it done.
The great thing about this project? It was quick, super easy, and looks fabulous! I don’t know about you, but I wouldn’t want to have to actually buy one like this already made – have you seen what they cost?!?! And let’s be honest, now I have bragging rights to the fact that I actually made it! 🙂
I do have to credit my mom for this idea. She is constantly saying she’s not crafty but at Christmas time she took a wreath like this, painted it white and then added rolled cream felt flowers and a wide red satin ribbon. It was as gorgeous as it sounds, really beautiful!
If you’ve made it this far congrats! Your reward is…. (drum roll)… I’m going to draw for a little Maya Road Prize package! Leave a comment on this post by midnight Newfoundland time, April 12, and you’ll be eligible for this prize plus the grand prize. The more comments you leave along the hop, the more chances you have to win!
Next on the hop is Michelle so head on over there, give her love, and enjoy some more Spring! And if you get lost along the way or encounter a broken link, here’s the full list – enjoy!
Cathy
Sara <– you’re here!
Michelle
Kymberley
Natasha
Cheryl
Catherine
Rhea
Darlene
Lori
S.
01 Friday Mar 2013
Welcome to the first ever Crop Circles blog hop!! We are a group of ladies who share ideas and inspiration on all kinds of scrappy projects. Most of us are either Newfoundlanders or have a link to the Island. We thought we would share our inspiration with you and have decided to use a sketch from Sketchbook365 to showcase our many different styles. You have until end of day March 3rd to complete this hop. For every comment you leave along the way your name will be entered to win a Stampin’ Up! bundle valued at $75! You’ll also have chances to win some blog candy along the way from individual bloggers. And I’m one of those bloggers so make sure you leave a comment here! contest is now closed
Here’s my take on the sketch:
Lots of flicked white and shimmer mist:
And of course, twine again, but with brads instead of eyelets this time:
Some real and some faux stitching:
And layers of lovely goodness:
Remember, you have three days to complete the hop and your name is entered to win the grand prize for every comment you leave along the way! Plus, you have a chance to win some Tim Holtz / Ranger blog candy here if you comment! contest is now closed.
Also, this sketch is the March Challenge on the Scrapbook365 blog and it’s open until March 15 so you should play along and maybe win a prize over there too! Leave me a link in the comments if you use it – I’d love to see what you do.
For now, hop along to Lori and give her some love!
And if you get lost, here’s the full list:
Cheryl Ashworth – (partners with Shar Strahan & Brande Strahan)
Kelly Klapstein
Rhea Skomorowski – (partners with Natasha Connolly)
Catherine Stockley
Michelle Marks
Darlene Head Whalley
Corina Mayo Thorne
Sara Case Strickland <– That’s me!
Lori Smith – (partners with Elaine Lambe Beck)
Liz Davis
Cathy Caines – (partners with Rexene Lockyer)
S.
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