Dirty Scraps Blog Hop

Hello!!

Welcome to Dirty Scraps first blog hop ever. Are you ready for some Trick or Treats? Well…no tricks here but we do have lots and lots of treats!! Let me tell you, there are some spook-tacular eye candy and prizes along the way. In order to be eligible for one of the boo-tiful Grand Prizes on the Dirty Scraps blog, be sure to leave a comment at each blog AND become a follower of Dirty Scraps blog. Each DT member has a prize giveaway…you need to become a follower of the DT members of which goodies you would like to win…chose one or chose them all!

…in other words,

become a follower of Dirty Scraps and leave a comment everywhere if you want one of the big prizes on Dirty Scraps…

AND become a follower of the DT members whose giveaway you would like to win!

I am giving away a banner I created with the Maple Grove line from We R Memory Keepers. In order to win you must leave me a comment and become a follower on my blog!

I would love to send it your way! :)

Begin the hop at Dirty Scraps
Marlene
Laura Jean
Kelly
Amy

Vicky
Jodi (you are here!)
Shawna
Pinky

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Next stop....Shawna!

thanks for hopping along with us!

Hopping Right Along!!!

Wohoo!! Spring is finally here!

The design team at ScrapFit are springing into action with a fun filled blog hop. Grab your flip flops. Careful for the puddles…myself, I can't resist stepping in a few! Enjoy the scrumptious eye candy and beautiful prizes blossoming along the way! Don’t forget your basket (pencil and paper) for collecting goodies along the path!

Collecting goodies along the way?! Each designer has posted an element to add to your layout. Create a layout using all the required elements. Link up at ScrapFit for a chance at the Grand Prize!!

My required element: Add some sparkling sunshine…bling, stickles, or glitter…something that shines!

I opted for a project rather than a layout.




If you arrived here from Danielle’s blog, you are on the right path. If not, go to ScrapFit to get started. The next stop…Katie.

Now, how about a treat for stopping by. Leave a comment for a chance to win a couple of my handmade cards.



Enjoy the journey, and celebrate the day!

ScrapFit Challenge #15

Scrapfit Challenge #15
Scrap yourself! This layout should be all about you! The title should read " A day in the life of..." or something quite similar with a small twist.


I added the twist to my title and changed day to moment.

I added Crackle Accents to the butterfly and chipboard button (flower center).




Using my cricut and Walk in My Garden cartridge, I cut the same flower in 5 sizes. Before layering them, I applied Distress ink to the edges, and Distress crackle paint to the petal tips. As the paint dried, the ink bled which added to the distress look. Turned out pretty cool, I think! I finished it off by layering and adding the chipboard button.




For the smaller flowers, I also cut flowers using Walk in My Garden cartridge in the cricut. This time I only cut two layers. Again, I inked the edges with distress inks. I hand cut a sloppy circle slightly larger than the flowers. Using the demin as the bottom layer, I stacked the paper flower layers on top and finished with a corduroy brad.




For a bit of texture and interest, I placed a few of the words on different color paper and attached them to the journaling with pop dots.


Sooo...I've got to tell you a quick secret about the photo...shhhh...don't tell on me though!! I was taking photos of my daycare kids when I ran to the mirror and took a couple quick shots of myself for the layout. I am wearing a ratty old sweatshirt with baby spit on the shoulder and eyeliner is the only makup I have on! I was pleasantly surprised with the shot concidering I was looking like a mess in the middle of a crazy day!

It is also my turn to create a challenge for the ScraFit Forum. I don't know about you, but I am very much in the mood for something springy! I found these fun papers from We R Memory Keepers and decided to create these cute little purses. They kind of remind me of Easter Baskets...maybe it is just the fun springy colors and patterns. Speaking of patterns....that is my March challenge to you! I want to see plaid and polka dot! You can create a layout, card or altered item....whatever you heart desires. My only requirement is a mix of plaid and polka dot! Have fun and don't forget to share!!



This little bee is a stamp the coordinates with the paper line. Isn't he adorable!!! I stamped onto yellow paper, added some stickles to the wings, and attached with a pop dot!




Thanks for stopping by!!