Friday, July 31, 2015

The Lazy Days of Summer Blog Hop

Happy  Saturday
and
Welcome  to...
The Lazy Days of Summer  Blog Hop


If you have just stopped by to visit  with me, thank you and welcome, but please start at the beginning of the hop  with our Hostess, Robin Lane from Create-A-Latte.

We would not want  you to miss any of these wonderful projects.
 As summer is starting to wind down and kids are getting ready to head back to school, 
we thought we would share some summer projects with you. 
 So, grab yourself a Latte, sit back and hop along with us as we share our projects with you.

Now, for some blog candy. 


This month we will be giving one lucky person a Becky Higgins Project Life Themed Kits-Summer.
. For your chance to win this amazing blog candy you must hop through
each one of our talented crafters blogs, be sure to leave everyone a little blog
lovin', and if you are not already a follower please become one to each of
ladies so that you do not miss a single project that they make.

Now on with the projects...


For today's hop, I've created two kite cards for you. 
Here is a link to the YouTube video that I used as a tutorial on how to create these cards. 
These cards fit in a standard A2 sized envelope. How cute are they? 


 Thanks for hopping with me today.
Happy Crafting 
Theresa

Your next stop will be with... Kim - http://katydidcards.com

If you get lost along the way here is the entire line-up of today's hop for you to get back on track and not miss a single project. And don't forget to leave everyone a little blog lovin' and become a follower for your chance to win some blog candy.

 4. Theresa - http://scrapsbygracie.blogspot.com  YOUR HERE
 5. Kim - http://katydidcards.com  NEXT UP
 10. Nana's Scrap Spot - www.nanasscrapspot.com


Thank you for hoping along with us today, I hope that we have inspired you to get your craft on.

TIME TO ANNOUNCE THE WINNER OF THE 

and the winner is.....

I love cards that make you smile the minute you take them out of the envelope and these two cards would do exactly that! So cute!!

Congratulations Kim!  
You have until Friday, August 7th at 11:59 p.m. Eastern to claim your prize.  
Just email your name & address to scrapsbygracie@gmail.com and we will get your prize out to you. 




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Saturday, July 25, 2015

Christmas In July Blog Hop July 26th

Welcome to Day 2 of the 




We just couldn't stop playing with the holiday theme, 
so we've got a second day filled with  great ideas that you can start creating now for Christmas.
Along the way today, you'll find card and gift ideas, a scrapbook layout page or two 
and even a couple great decorating ideas. 

We hope this hop gets you in the holiday spirit a little early this year. 

We'd like to say a HUGE THANKS to



and she is giving away this awesome prize package including: Whisper White & Calypso Coral card stock, Washi Tape trio, Versa Mark Ink Pad, and the Mosaic & Large Flowers Punches.



All you have to do to win this fabulous prize is comment on each of the blogs.
That's it! It really is easy.  
Of course, we would love it if you became a follower too. 

Comment buttons can be found at the bottom of the post (on most of the blogs).

Please email Debra with your order to receive the proper discount.

Now on with the hop!

If you hopped with us yesterday, then you know that were tons of great holiday projects for you.  Well I'm back today with a few more cards using that same summer color pallet but with a whole different feel to them.  I got out the Ranger Distress Inks and some Heidi Swapp Color Mists and did a little emboss resist and lots of color blending and spritzing on these cards.





Well what do you think? Are you game for trying non-traditional holiday colors to create your holiday cards? Go for it! They just might become your favorites. ;)

Your next stop is 
Card A Day Challenge Blog ~ http://cardadaychallenge.blogspot.com

Happy Crafting
Theresa


Here is today's hop line-up in case you get lost along the way.

Card A Day Challenge Blog ~ http://cardadaychallenge.blogspot.com
Nana's Scrap Spot ~ www.nanasscrapspot.com

To see all the great projects in yesterday's hop , please start at Theresa's blog.



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Friday, July 24, 2015

Grillin' & Chillin' Blog Hop July 25th

Welcome to the Grillin' and Chillin' Blog Hop.


If you have came from Audrey's blog then you are right on track. 
If not please jump on over to Lisa's blog, our hostess for this hop, 
so you don't miss any of the stops along the way.

This blog hop is a one day blog hop that is jammed pack full of some amazing projects. We have had so much fun creating this hop and we have a wonderful line up with some oh-so-talented creators. You will see some lovely projects having to do with cook outs and BBQ themes and have a chance to win some blog candy along the way.


We have 2 wonderful sponsors for this hop! Our first sponsor is SVG Attic. 
They will be giving away a $15.00 Gift Card for the SVG Attic store. 



Our second sponsor is ScrappyDew. 
They will be giving away a $20.00 Gift Card for the ScrappyDew store.


Now on with today's project.


I found this great free printable coloring page online and scaled it to fit my card.
I printed it out on heavyweight card stock and colored it with my Copic Markers. I added
the You Are Invited stamp using my MISTI and VersaFine Black Onyx Ink and WOW clear embossing powder.

Flintstones is one of my favorite cartoons.  I just couldn't resist this image.

Happy Chillin' & Grillin'
Theresa

 Your next stop is Holli. 


Here's the line up in case you get lost along the way:

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Christmas In July Blog Hop July 25th

Welcome to Day 1 of the



Get ready for some great ideas that you can start creating now for Christmas.
Along the way today, you'll find card and gift ideas, a scrapbook layout page or two 
and even a couple great decorating ideas. 

We hope this hop gets you in the holiday spirit a little early this year. 

We'd like to say a HUGE THANKS to



and she is giving away this awesome prize package including: Whisper White & Calypso Coral card stock, Washi Tape trio, Versa Mark Ink Pad, and the Mosaic & Large Flowers Punches.



All you have to do to win this fabulous prize is comment on each of the blogs.
That's it! It really is easy.  
Of course, we would love it if you became a follower too. 

Comment buttons can be found at the bottom of the post (on most of the blogs).

Please email Debra with your order to receive the proper discount.

Now on with the hop!

So as most of you know I'm a StampNation member and absolutely love being one.
StampNation offers weekly challenges (that never close) and great crafty inspiration and tons of video tutorials, friendships and amazing guest designers and design team members.
Well one of this month's challenges was what else but Christmas in July, but with a twist.
We were challenged to create Christmas cards with a decidedly summer pallet. 
Here's the inspiration photo:

So of course I got busy and created not just one card but lots of them, using this fun color pallet. You'll see even more tomorrow. Can you create holiday cards in the heat of the summer? 
Have you tried using non-traditional colors? Give it a try! You'll be surprised how much fun it is.




I hope you enjoy the hop! Don't forget to stop back tomorrow for even more holiday happiness.


Your next stop is Card A Day Challenge Blog ~ http://cardadaychallenge.blogspot.com

Happy Crafting
Theresa 

Here is today's hop line-up in case you get lost along the way.


Be sure to hop tomorrow too for even more great holiday projects and ideas. 
You can start tomorrow at Theresa's blog. 

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Friday, July 10, 2015

Summer Fun Blog Hop July 11th


Welcome to the Summer Fun Blog Hop





"Just the start of it...
Sunny Days, Party Nights,
Hot Guys, Water Fights,
Beachy Hair, Tanned Skin.
School's Out, Summer's In!"

You should have arrived from Sarah's blog.

If not, head on over to the beginning.  

Connie Can Crop is the first stop on this Summer Fun Blog Hop Party.

This is a one day blog hop and we appreciate your leaving a comment for all of these fantastic ladies who are here sharing their ideas and creations. 



We have an awesome sponsor and giveaway for this hop!



What do you need to do to win? Easy... become  a follower of each of the fabulous blogs in this hop and leave each of them a comment letting them know what you like best about their projects.


You will have until 12:00 am Monday to finish the hop and leave your comments.

Winner will be announced on Wednesday at Connie Can Crop.


Be sure to follow everyone and leave a comment  along the way!



I used this great Bear in Beach Chair digi stamp from our awesome hop sponsor.
I used a piece of 6x6 paper from the A Perfect Summer by Lori Whitlock paper pad by Echo Park.
I cut the curve on the bottom and added sand using my E33 Copic Marker and Clear Wink of Stella Glitter Brush Pen.
I used my craft knife to go around the edge of the wave to slide my fussy cut bear behind. I used Ranger Distress Tumbled Glass Ink to darken up the sky at bit.  The sentiment is from the Perfect Partners stamp set by Raisin Boat.

 Up next is Rhonda.
Here is our complete line up in case you get lost along the way:
1. Connie - http://conniecancrop.blogspot.com
 2. Sandy - http://simplycraftycreationsbysandys.blogspot.com
 3. Alicia - http://goldengoddessdesigns.blogspot.com
 4. Pam - http://lovebugcreations3.blogspot.com
5. Angela - www.crazy3monkeys.blogspot.com
6. Elizabeth Jeanne -http://craftsbyhappystamper.com/2015/07/11/summer-fun-blog-hop
7. Sarah - www.sarahbiswabic.blogspot.com
8. Theresa- http://scrapsbygracie.blogspot.com
9. Rhonda- http://craftingwithblue.blogspot.com
10. Amanda- http://salnclts76.blogspot.com
11. Audrey- www.kricutkreations.blogspot.com
12.  Rebecca - www.stampandscrapstudio.blogspot.com
13. Holli -http://sunflowerholli.blogspot.com
14. Melinda - http://www.mypapercrafting.com
15. Haidee-http://created2bunique.blogspot.com
16. Veronica- http://vickyscrappingpassion.blogspot.com
17. Aisha - www.londonskyedesigns.net

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Saturday, July 4, 2015

Celebrate Freedom Blog Hop Day 4

Welcome to Day 4 of the

Our hop sponsor is 


 You should have arrived here from Rebecca's blog. 
If you are starting here, please hop through from the beginning, you won't 
want to miss any of the great projects the bloggers have for you today.   
You can jump to Lisa's blog by clicking the image above.

This is a four day hop, so we will have new projects for you daily, July 1st through the 4th. 

Be sure to comment on each of the blogs daily for a chance to enter the prize drawings.

Now on with today's project:
Today's card is in rememberance of my very own Yankee Doodle, my sweet father-in-law, Ron.

He was such an amazing Dad, Father-in-Law, Hubby and Grandpa.  We miss him dearly.
Happy Birthday in Heaven Dad! We love you.

Ok, now that I'm teary eyed, here is how I created this one.

I used, you guessed it, my very favorite inks, Ranger Distress Inks, to create this one.

I water colored with them, free-handing the stars and stripes design.  After they were completely dry, I used white
pigment ink and a Heidi Swapp dot stencil to create the "stars."

The sentiment is stamped with Versa Fine Black Onyx ink and heat embossed with WOW clear embossing powder.

Next up is Haidee. 

Thanks for stopping by today.  Don't forget to stop by tomorrow for the final day of this great hop.
Don't forget to leave a comment and I appreciate all new followers too.

Happy Crafting
Theresa 


Here's the hop line-up in case you get lost along the way:

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Friday, July 3, 2015

Celebrate Freedom Blog Hop Day 3

Welcome to Day 3 of the

Our hop sponsor is 


 You should have arrived here from Rebecca's blog. 
If you are starting here, please hop through from the beginning, you won't 
want to miss any of the great projects the bloggers have for you today.   
You can jump to Lisa's blog by clicking the image above.

This is a four day hop, so we will have new projects for you daily, July 1st through the 4th. 

Be sure to comment on each of the blogs daily for a chance to enter the prize drawings.

Now on with today's project:
I just couldn't help myself, I had to create a card that looked like it had fireworks on it.
Since I don't have any fireworks stamps, I used Gorgeous Grunge by Stampin' Up and used my new favorite stamping tool, the MISTI (given to me by my Scrapbook Secret Sister  & Card A Day Challenge Blog Design Team member Kathy).
I stamped the GG stamp 6 times using white pigment ink and let that dry overnight. I then stamped it again using Ranger Distress Inks.  After these dryed I added the black pen to simulate fireworks bursts.

The sentiment is stamped using Versa Mark ink and white embossing powder
and was re-stamped and embossed several times to get the bright white raised look.

I just love how it turned out!  

 Next up is Haidee. 

Thanks for stopping by today.  Don't forget to stop by tomorrow for the final day of this great hop.
Don't forget to leave a comment and I appreciate all new followers too.

Happy Hopping
Theresa 
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Thursday, July 2, 2015

Celebrate Freedom Blog Hop Day 2

Welcome to Day 2 of the

Our hop sponsor is 
You should have arrived here from Rebecca's blog. 
If you are starting here, please hop through from the beginning, you won't 
want to miss any of the great projects the bloggers have for you today.   
You can jump to Lisa's blog by clicking the image above.

This is a four day hop, so we will have new projects for you daily, July 1st through the 4th. 

Be sure to comment on each of the blogs daily for a chance to enter the prize drawings.

Now on with today's project:
Keeping with the theme of the blog hop, I've created this Land of the Free Home of the Brave card.
I left the inside blank for now.  I have a soon to be nephew-in-law who is serving in the Army Reserves and
I think this will be a great card to send him while on deployment.

To all our men and women who have served in the past, who are currently serving...
THANK YOU for your service and without your great sacrifice
and the sacrifice of your families and spouses this nation would not be the land of freedom and opportunity that it is.

Next up is Haidee.

Thanks for stopping by today.  Don't forget to leave a comment and I appreciate all new followers too.

Happy Hopping
Theresa 


Here's the hop line-up in case you get lost along the way:

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