It's been a while (7/8)

 Life kept happening and I kept scrapping.  But I need to catch up on sharing what I made.

It's Time to Hero Up blog hop

Welcome to the It's Time to Hero Up Blog Hop

Anyone can be a SUPER HERO!

This group of MIGHTY Super Heroes has banded together to SAVE THE DAY and bring you the most AMAZING Super Hero inspiration we can. We hope your SPIDEY SENSES are tingling as we pull out every SUPERPOWER we've got! 

You should have arrived from ALICIA.  If you need to start at the beginning Connie Can Crop is the first stop on this AMAZING Blog Hop.  This is a one day blog hop and we appreciate your leaving a comment for all of these INCREDIBLE Super Heroes who are here sharing their ideas and creations.
We have an awesome sponsor and giveaway for this hop!  Michelle with Cuttin and Stampin is giving away a $15 gift certificate to her online store!  Wohoo!!

Her Facebook page:  https://www.facebook.com/cuttinandstampinscrappysupplies
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. Then stop by our sponsor's page and be sure to like her on facebook!!  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!  TO THE BAT CAVE ROBIN!!!  UP UP and AWAY!

I made this layout of my son and his friend at school.  They were both excited that they had on the same shirt, and it's a Superman shirt too!

Up next is Haidee!

Here is our complete line up in case you get lost along the way:
1. Connie- http://conniecancrop.blogspot.com
2. Janet- http://janetscreativeworld.blogspot.com
3. Angela ~ www.crazy3monkeys.blogspot.com
4. Michelle- www.michellekinder.blogspot.com
5. Pam - http://lovebugcreations3.blogspot.com/
6. Madge- www.thescrappinlounge.com
7. Alicia ~ http://goldengoddessdesigns.blogspot.com
8. Melanie - http://afternoonscrapper.blogspot.com/  <--you are HERE
9. Haidee-http://created2bunique.blogspot.com/
10. Theresa- http://scrapsbygracie.blogspot.com
11. Shawnee - http://www.sunshinythought.com
12. Jessica-http://www.stampinandcraftin.blogspot.com
13. Daphne- http://craftyscrapsofstuff.blogspot.com
14. Sarah - www.sarahbiswabic.blogspot.com
15. Holli- http://sunflowerholli.blogspot.com
16. Miranda - www.nanasscrapspot.com
17. Robin - http://create-a-latte.blogspot.com/
18.Silvia - http://sillyscrap.blogspot.com/

OWH Memorial Weekend Bloghop

Operation Write Home, a charity that has supported heroes with handmade cards since 2007, will be closing later this year. All cards need to be sent in by August 1st, so we’re helping to get the word out!

For this hop we were asked to make a with red, white, and blue card in one of these themes based on an OWH sketch.

• Love cards
• Missing you cards
• Thank you cards
• Birthday cards

I used sketch B-24 for a thank you card:

I have supported OWH for years.  I have family members that have been deployed over seas and I know how much a thoughtful note or card means to send and to receive.  I love how my hobby has been able to assist others in this way. 

Today

For the Boys Bloghop go HERE.

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For HIMCR #158 go HERE.

'For the Boys' bloghop

Hi Everybody!
Welcome to the For the Boys Blog Hop!

We all know how hard it can be to create guy/boy themed projects, so this hop will help you with that!  You'll find tons of inspiration for the men and boys in your life!!

If you came here from Janet's blog, then you are in the right place.  If you just happened upon this Blog Hop, make sure to head over to Jenny's blog so that you see the full hop from the very beginning.

I made this layout:

I used paper, Thickers, ribbon and Liquid Pearls.

Before you go, make sure to follow and comment on each blog to be entered to win these AMAZING PRIZES!

$5 Gift Certificate

Close to My Heart A Size stamp set

Now it's time for you to head over to Alicia's blog.

Here is the full line up in case you get lost along the way:

Jenny - http://crazyaboutcricut.blogspot.com/

Janet R. - http://janetscreativeworld.blogspot.com/

Melanie - http://afternoonscrapper.blogspot.com

Alicia http://www.goldengoddessdesigns.blogspot.com/

La-Vie B. - http://cestla-viedesigns.blogspot.com/ 

Gina - http://californiascrappin-gcinderella21.blogspot.com/

Miranda - www.nanasscrapspot.com

Angela- www.crazy3monkeys.blogspot.com

Ashley ~ http://marinewifesscrappinlife.blogspot.com

jessica ~ www.craftinandstampin.blogspot.com 

Sarah ~ www.sarahbiswabic.blogspot.com

Robin L. ~ http://create-a-latte.blogspot.com/

Super Dad Bloghop!

For HIMCR #153 go HERE.

Welcome to the Super Dad Blog Hop

We are here to honor and celebrate all our Super Dads this weekend the best way us crafters know how, with a blog hop showcasing some amazing projects. We hope that our projects will show Dads everywhere just how special they are to us all.

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

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

We have an awesome sponsor and giveaway for this hop!

Please be sure to visit their Blog
http://cuttinandstampin.blogspot.com/

Shop
http://cuttinandstampin.blogspot.com/p/shop.html

Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/cuttinandstampinscrappysupplies

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. Then stop by our sponsor's page at be sure to like her on facebook!! 

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!

 (You may insert a photo and a small write up about your dad or your a special dad in your life)

I made this layout of my husband and the kids.

I used DCWV paper, Going Places cartridge, brads, Liquid Pearls and Basic Grey alphas.

 Up next is  Sarah www.sarahbiswabic.blogspot.com

Here is our complete line up in case you get lost along the way:

1. Connie - http://conniecancrop.blogspot.com
2. Alicia - http:// goldengoddessdesigns.blogspot.com/
 3. Pam - http://lovebugcreations3.blogspot.com/
 4. Melanie - http://afternoonscrapper.blogspot.com/

 5. Sarah - www.sarahbiswabic.blogspot.com
 6. Gina - http://californiascrappin-gcinderella21.blogspot.com/
 7. Angela - http://crazy3monkeys.blogspot.com
 8. Jenny - http://crazyaboutcricut.blogspot.com
9. Madge - www.thescrappinlounge.com
10. Amanda- http://salnclts76.blogspot.com
11. Lori - http://www.scrappinmystressaway.blogspot.com/
12. Jessica -  http://craftinandstampin.blogspot.com

Thanks so much for joining us! Happy Father's Day to all the Men in our lives!!

Operation Write Home Memorial Day Bloghop

For HIMCR #150 go here.

Welcome to the 2014 Operation Write Home Bloghop! 

All the cards you see today will be sent from soldiers, to their loved ones.  Awesome.  Here is my card:

This year the theme was to use Red, White and Blue with an OWH sketch.  I chose sketch 209:

 On my card I used DCWV and Basic Grey paper, punches, Fiskars sentiment, ink and the George and Basic Shapes cartridge.

Please visit all the others in this hop.  Thanks for stopping by and for all of our troops.

Mamma Mia bloghop!

Welcome to the Mama Mia Blog Hop

We are here to honor and cherish our Moms this weekend the best way us crafters know how, with a blog hop showcasing some amazing projects either for a special mom or about a special mom in our lives.. We hope that our projects will show Moms everywhere just how special they are to us all.

You should have hopped over from Elizabeth - www.ejoym.blogspot.com

If you are just joining us and wish to start at the beginning,

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

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

We have an awesome sponsor and giveaway for this hop!

Please be sure to visit their Blog
http://pinkandmainblog.com/

Shop
http://www.pinkandmain.com/
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/pinkandmain

Pink & Main has graciously donated this adorable Super Mom themed Stamp Set.

So 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. Then stop by our sponsor's page at be sure to like her on facebook!! 

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

Winners will be announced on Wednesday at Connie Can Crop.

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

For years I have wanted to make a layout of my son and I.  Here it is!

I used Moxxie and DCWV paper, Momenta sticker, Fiskars punch and Liquid Pearls.

 

 Up next is  Angela - www.crazy3monkeys.blogspot.com

Here is our complete line up in case you get lost along the way:

1. Connie- http://conniecancrop.blogspot.com

2. Cardmonkey- http://cardmonkeyspaperjungle.com

3. Alicia- http://cardmonkey-business.blogspot.com/

4. Pam - http://lovebugcreations3.blogspot.com/

5. Sarah - www.sarahbiswabic.blogspot.com

6. Gina - http://californiascrappin-gcinderella21.blogspot.com/

7. Elizabeth - www.ejoym.blogspot.com

8. Melanie - http://afternoonscrapper.blogspot.com/

9. Angela - www.crazy3monkeys.blogspot.com

10. Esther - http://forthejoyofcreating.blogspot.com

11. Jessica -  www.craftinandstampin.blogspot.com

12. Lori - http://www.scrappinmystressaway.blogspot.com/

13. Diane - http://thehappyscrapbooker.blogspot.com/

Craftin' and Stampin' 3 Year Bloggerversary Blog Hop

Hey All!!!

Welcome to the Craftin' and Stampin' 3 Year Bloggerversary Hop!!

You should of arrived here from Alicia , but if you did not, please start at the beginning at JESSICA'S BLOG!!!

This hop is going to be a weekend long hop with a TON of inspiration from some of Jessica's blog friends she has met over the last 3 years in bloggy land!!

You will also have the chance to win some AMAZING items from some really amazing Sponsors!

 Craftin' and Stampin Close To My Heart Online Store-Jessica

1 Pack of B and T Duo Paper

1 package of BLING!! 

The Cutting Cafe-Regina Easter 2 Cutting Files of the winners choice!

Craftin Desert Diva's- Tara Bruening 

1 Stamp Set

My Vinyl Direct

12 X 12 Pick A Pack of 12 sheets of vinyl

Trendy Twine-Leslie

1 Package of Mini Twine

Lovebug Creations- Kimi 1 Bahama Mama Collection of Rumple Ribbon
Now that you know the AMAZING prizes, its time to HOP to see some AWESOME creations!!! I used the far left column (stamp, layout, bling) and made:

I used Best Creation Inc paper, stickers, Stickles, Thickers and a Fiskars star stamp with ink.
  In order to be eligible to win an AWESOME prize from hopping along with us, you MUST do the following:
1) Follow ALL blog hop participants blogs! 2) Follow ALL Facebook pages for our Sponsors! 3) Comment on all stops of the hop!
Winner will be picked on Tuesday's blog post! 
Here is the lineup in case you get lost along the way!

Day 1

1.Jessica: http://craftinandstampin.blogspot.com

2. Angela: http://www.crazy3monkeys.blogspot.com/

3.Sarah: www.sarahbiswabic.blogspot.com

4. Gina - http://californiascrappin-gcinderella21.blogspot.com/

5. Tara: http://www.craftindesertdivas.com/

6. Beth ~ http://thecraftyscrapyard.blogspot.com

7. Jenny: http://crazyaboutcricut.blogspot.com/

8. Kimi: http://lovebugcreations3.blogspot.com

9. Anita: http://scrappyhappymommy.blogspot.com

Day 2 

1. Jessica https://craftinandstampin.blogspot.com

2. Angela: http://www.crazy3monkeys.blogspot.com/

3. Krystle: http://krystlescraftyniche.blogspot.com

4. Scrappin Madge: http://www.thescrappinlounge.com/

5. Cathy http://mimiscraftcorner.blogspot.com

6.Jenny: http://crazyaboutcricut.blogspot.com/

7. Alicia:  http://goldengoddessdesigns.blogspot.com

8. Melanie: http://afternoonscrapper.blogspot.com/

Thanks so much for hopping along with us!!! 

Scraps-to-Treasures: New Year, New You.

Today I am designing with some people at Scraps To Treasures blog.  The theme is New Years, New You.  I made this layout of our annual New Years Eve activities.

I didn't want the jounaling to really stand out, so I cut a section of the paper and flipped it.  This is the first time double sided paper has really worked in my favor.

Basic Grey paper, ribbon, Lily Bee Design alphas, ink and Stickles were used on this layout.

Have a great day!

HIMCR DT Craft Room Blog hop!

Welcome to the HIMCR DT Craft Room Blog Hop.   We all wanted to share our spaces with you.  If you came from Kelli you are on the right track.

My space is a corner in our loft. 

I'm right next to the washer, dryer and kid toys. I brought up a table so the kids can 'craft' at the same time. 

I would love to see where your creativity happens.  Please go back to Laurie's HIMCR blog and leave a comment.

Here is the list of sites for today:

Laurie - Hiding in My Craft Room

Kim - Stamping with Kim

Jennie - Jenscrapstoo

Diana - My Creativity Exploded!

Kelli - Scraps & photoGRAFFS

Melanie - Afternoon Scrapper

Laurie - Hiding in My Craft Room - Come back here when your done and leave a comment to be entered into the giveaway!

HIMCR DT #100! - Follow the Team! Blog Hop!

For today's first challenge, to celebrate the HIMCR 100th challenge, it is a color challenge but with a twist!  Each of the Design Team has chosen a combination of colors and you are to visit each blog, leave a comment, check out their color combos and choose one that you want to use to participate in the color challenge!  Please be sure and let us know who combo you decided to use!  Is that as clear as mud?  If you have any questions we (or at least a couple of us) are going to be available over on the HIMCR Facebook page to answer questions or to just chat! 

There are two giveaways up to win for this challenge!  One for participating in the blog hop and the other for creating an entry using one of the team's color combos! 

Here's the blog hop list:

Laurie - Hiding in My Craft Room
Jennie - Jenscrapstoo
Nana - My Crafting Challenge 
Adrienne - PaperDivaScraps  
Diana - My Creativity Exploded!

Kelli - Scraps & photoGRAFFS

Melanie - Afternoon Scrapper  <-- You are here!
Kim - Stamping with Kim <-- Go here next!
Amber - Momma Scraps 
Laurie - Hiding in My Craft Room <-- Come back here to leave the final comment to get entered into the Blog Hop giveaway!

We all find inspiration in unexpected places.  My inspiration for this card came from Amber's blog.  I really like the background she has on there and it inspired me to make this card.  The colors I used are grey, white and teal/light blue.

I used an EK Success punch, deco scissors, fringe scissors, Thickers and Lily Bee Design alphas.  I think it turned out very elegant.

Your next stop is  Kim - Stamping with Kim.  And don't forget to choose use some of our colors and link your project to HIMCR.

Memorial Day Weekend Bloghop with OWH

This is my second post today, please scroll down for the HIMCR 'Father's Day' post.

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This weekend I'm proud to be a part of the memorial Day Weekend blog hop with Operation Write Home.

We all used sketches to make thank you cards for our deployed troops to send home to their family and friends.  Here are the 2 I made:

These were based on sketch 165.

 I had so much fun making these.

The blue one has Basic Grey for the background.  The other has Fancy Pants for the background.  I also used DCWV, Ek Success Punch, American Crafts stamps and ink.

Monochromatic Blog Hop

Hi!  This is Melanie and I want to welcome you to the Scraps To Treasure Team's Monochromatic Blog Hop.

Our goal at STT is to use up all our scraps and leftover embellishments to create wonderful layouts, cards and other projects.  This month we are doing that using different shades of only one color.
Up for grabs is this RAK from our hostess, Paula at  http://preciouspagesbypaula.blogspot.com that will be going out to one lucky hopper that is a follower of all the blogs in the hop and has left a comment for each entry.

Included in the RAK are:

10 My Mind's Eye Laundry Line Diecuts
  2 Basic Grey Bling It On Rubons and Rhinestones
  2 Glitz Frosting Bling
  1 Martha Stewart Glitter Alphas
  1 EK Success Inspirables Embellishments
  1 Special Moments Embellishments
  1 Treasured Memories Metal Tags

For my entry I opted to create this card using one of my favorite colors –Purple.

I used 4 different shades (and brands) of purple paper, Purple Stickles and a Scrappy Moms stamp.

I hope that you have enjoyed stopping by and seeing this creation and now you are ready to move through the following blogs and view more great monochromatic creations.

Paula - http://preciouspagesbypaula.blogspot.com/
Melanie - http://afternoonscrapper.blogspot.com/  <-- You are HERE
Lissa Marie - www.somanycrafts.com  <-- Next stop
Robin S. - http://scrapandchat.blogspot.com/
Robin C. - http://cutonedesignsbyrobin.blogspot.com/
Lucy ~ http://love2createitall.com
Lynda~http://memoriesintyme.blogspot.com/
Liz - http://tryin2craft.blogspot.com
Camille - http://shortonideasaz.blogspot.com/
Robin L. - http://create-a-latte.blogspot.com/

Happy Hopping!

'Put A Ring On It' Bloghop

Welcome to the 'Put A Ring on it' Bloghop.

May is a popular month for weddings.  So we all used AT LEAST 2 circles on our project.   I made this layout:

I used Creative Memories, Cooredinations, DCWV, punches, brads, Yellow Stickles, Lyrical Letters cartridge and googly eyes.


Next on your stop is Suzanne.

Here is the line up for today:

Melanie  http://afternoonscrapper.blogspot.com/
Suzanne  http://www.zannieberry.blogspot.com
Sarah  www.craftingwithsarah.blogspot.com
Tricia  http://mysticalcardcreations.blogspot.com/
Nadja  http://nadjarobbins.blogspot.com/
Nancy  http://alwaysastorycreationsbynancy.blogspot.com/
Sandy  http://scrapbookblessings.blogspot.com
Lucy  http://love2createitall.com
Robin  http://create-a-latte.blogspot.com/
Jennyfer  http://www.scrapalajen.blogspot.com


Thanks and have a great hop!

Beautiful Bling Bloghop

Welcome to the Beautiful Bling Blog hop.  April's birthstone is a diamond, so we added some bling to our projects.


I made a layout.

A punch, Rhinestones, Diamond Ice Stickles and Diamond Stickles make up the 'stars' that my kids are supposedly looking at.  I attempted to make some of them look like shooting stars, but I don't think it worked.  Oh well.

Your next stop is:  Suzanne


Here is the whole line up, just in case you need it.


Melanie  http://afternoonscrapper.blogspot.com/
Suzanne  http://www.zannieberry.blogspot.com
Teresa  http://freshandrenewed.blogspot.com/
Tricia  http://mysticalcardcreations.blogspot.com/
Lori  http://www.scrappinmystressaway.blogspot.com/
Pamela  http://lovebugcreations3.blogspot.com/
Sarah  www.craftingwithsarah.blogspot.com
Carla  http://racincrafts.blogspot.com/
Connie  http://conniecancrop.blogspot.com
Nancy  http://alwaysastorycreationsbynancy.blogspot.com/
Liz  http://scrapiliciouslife.blogspot.com
Jennyfer  http://www.scrapalajen.blogspot.com
Sandy  http://scrapbookblessings.blogspot.com
Daphne  http://craftyscrapsofstuff.blogspot.com
Misses Crafty  http://sweetbirdmemories.blogspot.com

Thanks and have a great weekend!

today

For the RCS GD 'Brad Pitt' post go HERE.

For the ATS DT 'Baby' blog hop go HERE.

ATS Baby Bloghop

Welcome to the Baby Blog Hop brought to you by the All that Stickles design team!

Bring on the bouncing babies! It's time for a Baby Blog Hop filled with all sorts of cute, fun, and of course, sparkly, baby themed projects!

If you've come from Tonya's blog, you're in the right place! If you've just come across the hop and would like to start at the beginning, please visit All that Stickles.

For my project, I've made 2 mobiles, one for each kid.

 I colored the digi from Bugaboo similar to each kid's favorite animal. 

The boys got to pick the Stickles design on the stars and where the eyelet on the animal page went.

For the tan dog I used Yellow, Scattered Straw and Waterfall Stickles with Prismacolor markers, Chore Chart cartridge, twine, straw and eyelets.  For the dark brown bear I used Orange Peel, Scattered Straw and Waterfall Stickles to accent Prismacolor markers, Chore Chart cartridge, twine, straw and eyelets.

We have blog candy for those who are a follower of All that Stickles and leave a comment on every stop of the hop! Winners will be announced Wednesday April 24th at All that Stickles.

Scrappy Moms

1 Stamp Set of Winner's Choice

Pinque Peacock

Handmade Stick Pins or 1 Set of Handmade Fabric Covered Buttons

Digital Delights by Louby Loo
$5 Gift Certificate

Fresh Brewed Designs

$6 Voucher

Bugaboo Stamps

10 Digis of Winner's Choice

Your next stop is Cynthia's blog. 

Here's the complete lineup:

All that Stickles

Ashley
Tonya
Melanie <-- You are HERE

Cynthia
Cathy

Chas
Julie
Karen
Ann

Thanks for hopping! :)