January Damask Divas Blog Hop featuring BabyCakes!

Hey All!!!

Welcome to the Damask Divas January Blog Hop featuring BabyCakes!

You should of arrived here from MICHELLE'S blog, but if you did not, please start at the beginning with MANDY!!!

So, this paper pack is SUPER cute! I love all the neutral AND bright colors that they used in this packet!!! The colors that come with it are Sunset, Slate, Chocolate, and Buttercup!!! Isn't that a perfect combo for this pack???

For my project, I made a standard A2 size card, and I used a pattern that I found in my Make It From the Heart Volume 2 Book. It was pattern, and it was SUPER easy to follow!! As a matter of fact, here is a video I made showing how I did it! And, I also added a few changes from the video, like the carriage bottom and the sentiment. So, just know I changed those two things when you finish the video!

Here are the supplies I used:

BabyCakes paper pack

White Daisy scrap paper

Sunset Ink

Chocolate Distress Ink

Baby Carriage Mini Stamp

Banner Wishes Stamp Set

Sponge Dauber

3 X 3 glass block

Foam Tape

ATG

Cocoa Ribbon Round (retired)

Scissors

Your next stop is HILLARY!

Here is the lineup in case you get lost: 

Mandy Leahy

Traci Williams 

Lilian Yeh 

Michele Southworth

Jessica Wilson   HERE! 

Hillary Harris  NEXT! 

Brenda Zimmerman

JANUARY SPECIALS!

Stamp of the Month: Cross Stitch Wishes
Take this stamp home for only $5 when you spend $50 or more! If you become a consultant on my team, you will get this stamp set for FREE!!! 

National Paper Crafting Month! Constant Campaign is- CLOUD 9 Card Making Kit!

You can create 10 adorable cards (2 each of 5 designs) using the materials in this exclusive cardmaking kit and some basic supplies. The Cloud Nine cardmaking kit offers you a sneak peek at 3 new Spring/Summer2014 Idea Book products: gold polka-dot washi tape, teal Shimmer trim, and Durables triangle studs! It also includes a new, exclusive D-size stamp set and an instructional guide for creating 10 cards. The full kit includes:

• 1 – My Acrylix™ Cloud Nine Stamp Set (D-size)
• 1 – Cloud Nine B&T Duos™ Paper
• 1 – Lagoon Cardstock Sheet
• 1 – Honey Cardstock Sheet
• 1 – 9" × 9½" White Daisy Die-Cuts Sheet
• 1 Roll – Gold Polka-Dot Washi Tape
• 1 Roll – Teal Shimmer Trim
• 1 Package – Durables Triangle Studs
• 10 – Card Bases & Envelopes
• 1 – Instructional Brochure

Featured colors: Lagoon, Sunset, Honey, White Daisy.

All you have to do is make a purchase of $35 and you can get this LIMITED TIME card kit for only $15!!!! 

Click below on the shopping cart to be directed to my online store to grab your goodies!!! 

Last few days left to join Close To My Heart for $49!

Hey All!

So sorry I have been MIA for the last week! I have been working NON STOP at my day job! We are SOOO short handed!! My poor craft room and crafty goodies have felt very neglected because I have not stepped FOOT in my craft room ALL WEEK! How sad is that????

Well, I am actually off to run and finish my shopping, wrapping, decorating cookies, and getting Bub to sit on Santa's lap! I have SO much to get done, and not sure how I am going to do it all!! BUT, I WILL MANAGE!!!

But, I wanted to let you all know that you have ONE LAST WEEK to become a Close To My Heart rep for the low price of $49! Just follow the link below:

Simply click this link HERE! My full name is Jessica Wilson and My consultant ID is 209271847


Remember, I have an open December Mystery Hostess party that is open!!! Place you order under that party for a chance to win ALL the hostess rewards!!!!

REMINDERS FOR DECEMBER:

The Stamp of the Month is SPECIAL CARE! It is $5 when you spend $50 or more! If you purchase a Cricut Collection, you will get the Stamp of the Month FOR FREE from me! Also, if you become a consultant under me, you will get the Stamp of The Month for FREE!!!

Holidays From The Heart holiday gift guide is still on until 12/31/2013 OR WHILE SUPPLIES LAST! You know you have been eyeing up the Sparkle and Shine paper, so GET IT!!! DON'T WAIT!!

OK All! I hope to catch you Craftin' and Stampin'!!!

Craftin Desert Divas Holly Jolly Christmas Hop

Welcome to Craftin Desert Divas Holly Jolly Christmas Blog Hop!!

I'm so happy that you could join us today! If this is the first time that you have hopped with us you won't be disappointed. This is the Craftin Desert Divas design team first hop and I have to say my design team are all amazingly talented.

This is Day 1 and the start of the Holly Jolly Christmas Blog Hop! You will not only get some inspiration, but you could win GREAT prizes, too!! You must FOLLOW and COMMENT at all of the stops both days to have chance to win.

Here's the wonderful sponsors for this hop...

For this two day hop each blog on both days will be offering a prize from one of the sponsors listed above!!! You must visit each stop both days to be eligible to win.  Winners will be announced Dec 18. I will have a complete list posted here on Craftin Desert Divas.

My sponsor for today is..

Here is my project that I've created.... RUDOLPH SPARES!!! EVERYONE knows Rudolph's Nose is what led Santa to the little boys and girls houses that Christmas Eve, and if it wasn't for Rudolph's nose shining so bright, he would not of led Santa's Sleigh that night! SO...you must ALWAYS have spares for Rudolph!!! 

Supplies: 

Create A Critter Cricut Cartridge

Red Enamal Dots

Holiday Red Ink Pad-Close To My Heart

Jaded Blossom Stamps-Reindeer Magic

Tin-From Stash

You next stop is ALL DONE!!! But, if you came into this hop at the end, be sure to start back at the beginning. Here is the lineup and what prizes each blog has in case you get lost! 

Sunday Dec. 15

 1. Tara                http://www.craftindesertdivas.com/     Lovebug Creations

 2. Lori                 http://got2bcrafting.blogspot.com/         Xyron

 3. Janis               http://pausedreamenjoy.blogspot.com/     Bug Bites

 4. Michelle P      http://mumoftwoblog.blogspot.com         Stinkin Cute PP

 5. Migdalia         http://craftingwithcreativem.blogspot.com/    Trendy Twine

 6. Kathy Jo         http://daisysanddaffodils.blogspot.ca/     Designs by Sarah

 7. Donna K         http://createdbydonnak.blogspot.com        Lettering Delights

 8. Robin C          http://cutonedesignsbyrobin.blogspot.com/       Too Cute By Jessica              

 9. Mayra              http://mayrasdesigns.blogspot.com/      The Cutting Cafe   

10. Jessica          Http://craftinandstampin.blogspot.com       Get Inky

We also want to THANK YOU ALL FOR HOPPING!!!! We hope you enjoyed our 2 day hop!!!

Hope to catch you all Craftin' and Stampin'! 

Cookies For Santa Blog Hop

Click HERE for the JOLLY OLD SAINT NICK BLOG HOP! 

Hello All!!!

Welcome to the Cookies For Santa Blog Hop!!!

You should of arrived here from TERESA'S blog!! If you did not, please start at the beginning at LISA'S blog!!!

Today's hop is a one day hop that focus' on HOLIDAY COOKIES! You know, like the kind you leave for the big man himself!

For my recipe today, I am giving you the recipe for SANTA'S SURPRISE cookies! They may not look so interesting or festive, but its kind of like Santa's Bag with these cookies....looks like just a sack, but INSIDE is where the magic is! You see, the SURPRISE of the Santa's Surprise cookies is a SNICKERS MINI BAR!!! WOO HOO! These cookies also go by the name SNICKERS SURPRISE! Snickers just might be my FAVORITE candy of ALL TIME!!! How can you go wrong with adding a snickers to a cookie? YOU CAN'T!!!!

Here is the recipe so you can make them for Christmas Eve for Santa to snack on!

Ingredients:

Serves: 24 
Yield: 2 dozen 
Units: US | Metric


1 cup butter, softened
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
24 Snickers miniature candy bars



Directions:

1 Preheat oven to 300°F.
2 In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, and salt.
3 In a large bowl, mix together butter, peanut butter, and sugars until light and fluffy.
4 Add eggs and vanilla and combine thoroughly.
5 Then mix in flour mixture.
6 Cover and chill dough 2-3 hours.
7 To form cookie, scoop a tablespoon of chilled dough and flatten.
8 Place a miniature Snickers in the center and form the dough into a ball around the Snickers.
9 Place on a greased cookie sheet.
10 Bake for 10-20 minutes.
11 Cool cookies on a rack.
12 Optional: Decorate cookies with powdered sugar or drizzled melted chocolate or both.

Next up in the hop is SANDY!!

Blog Hop Line Up: 

1. Lisa ~ http://honeybearzdesigns2011.blogspot.com/

2  Deb- http://debspaperpalooza.blogspot.com/

3. Teresa~http://freshandrenewed.blogspot.com/

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

5. Sandy- http://aworkingmomsjoy.blogspot.com

6. Jenn-- http://dreamdesignsbyjenn.blogspot.com/

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

8.  Dena ~ http://missdjones.blogspot.com/

9. Nadja~ http://nadjarobbins.blogspot.com

10. Denise ~ www.craftconfectionery.com

11. Kathy ~ http://kathyand3kids.blogspot.com

12. Aisha - http://londonskyedesigns.net

13. Heather~ http://paper-junkie.blogspot.com

14. Carla ~ http://racincrafts.blogspot.com/

Remember, I have an open December Mystery Hostess party that is open!!! Place you order under that party for a chance to win ALL the hostess rewards!!!!

REMINDERS FOR DECEMBER:

The Stamp of the Month is SPECIAL CARE! It is $5 when you spend $50 or more! If you purchase a Cricut Collection, you will get the Stamp of the Month FOR FREE from me! Also, if you become a consultant under me, you will get the Stamp of The Month for FREE!!!

Speaking of joining under me, Here is an AWESOME new campaign that is ONLY GOING ON UNTIL 12/15/13!! If you join under me as a consultant between now and 12/15/13, and you sell your minimum sales of $300 by March 30, 2014, you will get a PICTURE MY LIFE assortment of your choice for FREE from Close To My Heart!!! If you sell by January 1st the $300 minimum, you will get your assortment shipped the NEXT DAY!!! The Picture My Life is not available to the public until 2/1/2014! 

Holidays From The Heart holiday gift guide is still on until 12/31/2013 OR WHILE SUPPLIES LAST! You know you have been eyeing up the Sparkle and Shine paper, so GET IT!!! DON'T WAIT!!

OK All! I hope to catch you Craftin' and Stampin'!!!

Jolly Old St. Nicholas Blog Hop

Click HERE for the COOKIES FOR SANTA BLOG HOP! 

Welcome to the JOLLY OLD ST. NICK Blog Hop!!!

Christmas Eve is coming soon and he is checking his list.

Have you been naughty or have you been nice?

Join us as we celebrate that dear old man, Jolly Old St. Nick!! 

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

If you came from CARRI then you are on the right path.

This is a one day blog hop and we appreciate your leaving a comment for all of Santa's Helpers who are here sharing their ideas and creations. 

We have some awesome sponsors and giveaways for this hop!

The Scrapbooking Queen

link www.thescrapbookingqueen.com

and

Connie Can Crop

link www.conniecancrop.blogspot.com

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 come back to Connie Can Crop and post that you followed the rules.

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

Winners will be announced on Monday at Connie Can Crop.Be sure to follow everyone and leave a comment  along the way!

Down the Chimney we go!!

 

Supplies:

Sparkle and Shine Paper

Sparkles Assortment

Ruby, Juniper, Whisper Ink

White Daisy card stock

Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge 

Santa Claus Stamp Set

Red Shimmer Trim

Foam Tape

Sponge Dauber

Sanding Tool

Here is the cutting info:

4 pieces of White Daisy cut at 1 1/8 X 1 1/8

1 piece of Slate cut at 2.50 X 2.50

1 Card cut from Art Philosophy TAB 2 using Card function (pg 58) cut at 5.50

2 pieces of Sparkle and Shine cut at 1 3/4 X 3

1 piece of White Daisy cut at 1 3/4 x 3

1 piece of Juniper cut at 3/4 X 5 1/2

Here is a video showing how I made this card!!! 

Remember, I have an open December Mystery Hostess party that is open for you to purchase ALL the items I used above!!!! Place you order under that party for a chance to win ALL the hostess rewards for the month of December!!!!

Now, off to Julie (Cricut Chick) blog!!! 

Here is the blog line up in case you get lost!!! 

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

2. Georgiana - http://www.carsonscricutcreations.blogspot.com/

3. Carri - http://doubleclickconnections.blogspot.com/

4. Jessica-http://craftinandstampin.blogspot.com/  HERE!
5. Julie (Cricut Chick)- www.simplysilhouette.com   NEXT! 

6. Theressa (TSQ) - www.thescrapbookingqueen.com

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

8 .Nadja- http://nadjarobbins.blogspot.com/

9.  Anita - http://scrappyhappymommy.blogspot.ca

10. Angela - www.crazy3monkeys.blogspot.com

REMINDERS FOR DECEMBER:

The Stamp of the Month is SPECIAL CARE! It is $5 when you spend $50 or more! If you purchase a Cricut Collection, you will get the Stamp of the Month FOR FREE from me! Also, if you become a consultant under me, you will get the Stamp of The Month for FREE!!!

Speaking of joining under me, Here is an AWESOME new campaign that is ONLY GOING ON UNTIL 12/15/13!! If you join under me as a consultant between now and 12/15/13, and you sell your minimum sales of $300 by March 30, 2014, you will get a PICTURE MY LIFE assortment of your choice for FREE from Close To My Heart!!! If you sell by January 1st the $300 minimum, you will get your assortment shipped the NEXT DAY!!! The Picture My Life is not available to the public until 2/1/2014! 

Holidays From The Heart holiday gift guide is still on until 12/31/2013 OR WHILE SUPPLIES LAST! You know you have been eyeing up the Sparkle and Shine paper, so GET IT!!! DON'T WAIT!!

OK All! I hope to catch you Craftin' and Stampin'!!!