Scrap Happens 2nd Blogaversary Bloghop

Congratulations to Scrap Happens, Embellish it!  They are celebrating their 2nd blogaversary this weekend.

To celebrate, we are having a bloghop.  If you are going in order, you came here from Robin Carroll.

In a way, I made 2 things.  First I made the stop sign cake for my son's birthday (with my mom's supervision of course).  Then I made this layout showcasing it.

Both times I got to use my Cricut!  How cool is that?  I used the 'Going Places' cartridge as a template for the cake then to make the stop signs on the layout.  Yey!

I also used DCWVpaper, Basic Grey lace, with Bella Blvd and Lily Bee Design alphas.

Every party needs presents!  So as you enjoy all the different projects, I hope you are leaving comments on all the blogs.  Jenn is offering this as a gift to someone.

Your next stop is Lori Apgar.  Just in case, here is the list of today's participants.

1. Scrap Happens~Embellish It --- http://scraphappensembellishit.blogspot.com/
2. Tara Barnes Bruening --- http://craftindesertdivas.blogspot.com
3. Tammy Smith --- http://cuttinandstampin.blogspot.com
4. Amber Neal-Johnson --- http://pixiperfectcreations.blogspot.com
5. Robin Carroll --- http://cutonedesignsbyrobin.blogspot.com/
6.  Melanie Rozwood --- http://afternoonscrapper.blogspot.com/  <--You are HERE
7. Lori Apgar ---http://scrappinmystressaway.blogspot.com/  
8. Norma G. --- http://lilhoneybeestudios.blogspot.com/
9. Maria Matter --- http://JoyfulStamper.blogspot.com
10. Angie Livingston --- http://angiescraftypad.blogspot.com
11.  Robin Lane --- http://create-a-latte.blogspot.com/

Thanks for stopping by and have a great weekend!

Happy Fall Tree

I love fall and this year I want to make more of our seasonal decor.  Today I made this tree wall hanging.  It displays all my favorite things about fall.  There's a lot of color, pumpkins, apples, a football, all the good stuff. 

My Cricut really got a work out making this.  It made ALL the cuts.  I didn't use my regular trimmer even once.  Wow.

I used 'Spring Seasonal' for the tree; 'Winters in the Air' for the leaves, pumpkins and football; 'My World' for the apples; and 'Sponge Bob' for the sign.  The tree is 11 1/2" tall, the leaves are 2", the football is 1 1/2", the pumpkins are 2 1/2" tall the apples are 3/4" and the sign is cut at 2 1/2".  It fills the wall nicely.

I also used DCWV, Cloud 9 and Momenta papers, Rubber Stampede ink, Prisma Color markers and Scrappy Moms stamps.

A bonus is this fits in with the fall challenge at Erica's Craft Room.  Soon anyone will be able to vote for their favorite entry.  The winner gets a DT spot.  Good luck everyone!

Happy Fall to you.

Gamers

My husband introduced the kids to the world of video games.  One of their favorite to play together is 'Sonic the Hedgehog.'  I tried to make the layout look like one of the boards they play.

The fox from the Woodland Animals set at the Eyelet Outlet was perfect for the character 'Tails.'  I used a printout for 'Sonic.'

Paper Studio and DCWV papers with EK Success 3D Dots, Bella Blvd 'Sophisticates' aplhas and 'Plantin Schoolbook' cartridge were also used on this layout.

A Deer card

This card is great for guys, the fall, or any other occasion.  The colors are muted and calming.  I like the simplicity of all the elements.

The deer are a great accent and they can be found at the Eyelet Outlet and my guest post on their blog.  The heart is from the George and Basic Shapes cartridge.  The papers are DCWV, the ink is Rubber Stampede and the sentiment is Fiskars.

Liebster Award

I have been chosen again to receive the Liebster Award.  This time it's from KC's blog.  Thank you so much!

 

 

ABOUT THE AWARD

Liebster is a German word meaning "Beloved," "Favorite," or "Dearest." This award is a peer to peer award in which fellow bloggers present the award to their favorite bloggers with less than 200 followers. The origins of this award is unclear, but is believed to have originated by a German blogger. This award was designed to be a blog award in the pay it forward fashion to share your dearest and most beloved blogs that have less than 200 followers.

RULES FOR ACCEPTANCE

Thank the person who gave you the award and link back to their blog. Post the award onto your blog. Give the award to five bloggers who you appreciate that have less than 200 followers. Leave a comment on their blog letting them know that you have given them this awesome award!

PAY IT FORWARD
Now I get to give out 5 nominations, which is very hard....I love so many blogs..... Here are the 5 blogs with less than 200 followers that I would like to pass the Liebster Award on to:









Kimberly at Paper Munch
Tess at Sassy Cricut Crafting
Betty at Crafty Creativity
Lisa at Snappin and Scrappin
Diana at Oh For Joy


Please join me in leaving messages on each of their blogs.  Congratulations to everyone!