Scrapbook Circle Anniversary Blog Hop!!!

This month we are celebrating Scrapbook Circle's 9th Anniversary!  To celebrate, this week we are doing a blog hop around to our design team members' blogs to showcase some of the fun things we have created with the May Hello Sunshine Kit.  The hop starts at the Scrapbook Circle blog. 

Comment along your way while visiting our team members' blogs.  Each comment will be one entry in a random drawing where we will be giving away FIVE May Hello Sunshine Kits.

Here is the layout that I created for the hop using the May Hello Sunshine kit, Hello Love Add-on, Sweet Day Add-on's

Supplies: Scrapbook Circle May Hello Sunshine kit, Hello Love Add-on, Sweet Day Add-on; Other: black spray mist, date stamp

Next on the hop is the very talented Mona 

We hope you feel inspired today!

Comments close at midnight PST on May 21. We will post the winners on the Scrapbook Circle blog on May 22!  Good Luck!

American Crafts NSD Blog Hop!!

Hello and welcome to the American Crafts NSD 2015 Blog Hop!! We are so glad that you could join us! To celebrate National Scrapbook Day this year, I decided to create a new layout featuring the Amy Tangerine Rise and Shine collection! I just love this collection and find it so versatile for everyday life!

Supplies:  Amy Tangerine Rise And Shine: (370013) - Claire Paper; Amy Tangerine Rise And Shine: (370004) - Ella Paper; Amy Tangerine Rise And Shine: (370006) - Emery Paper; Amy Tangerine Rise And Shine: (370009) - Emma Paper;  Amy Tangerine Rise And Shine: (370002) - Kylie Paper; Amy Tangerine Rise And Shine: (370011) - Lucy Paper; Amy Tangerine Rise And Shine: (370016) - Madison Paper, Amy Tangerine Rise And Shine: (370012) - Olivia Paper; Amy Tangerine Rise And Shine: (370000) - Rachel Paper;  Amy Tangerine Rise And Shine: (370017) - Samantha Paper;  Amy Tangerine Rise And Shine: (370008) - Stella Paper; Amy Tangerine Rise And Shine: (370018) - Sophia Paper;  Amy Tangerine Rise And Shine: (370034) - Epoxy Stickers; Amy Tangerine Rise And Shine: (370039) - Wood Veneer Tags; Amy Tangerine Rise And Shine: (3700450) - Memo Pad; 

Amy Tangerine Rise And Shine: (370035) - Phrase Stickers; Cardstock: (7104) - Vanilla

How To: Use a 1" square punch to punch out pieces of assorted patterned papers and white cardstock.  Use watercolor paints to apply watercolors to the punched pieces of white cardstock, set aside.  Arrange punched pieces in a diamond format, use a ruler to line pieces up and adhere down.  Flick drops of white paint across the page.  Print a small photo and adhere to top left hand side of page and back with die cuts, note pad page, paper clip and stickers.  Fussy cut a flower from overlay sheet and tuck in behind photo.  Finish page by adhering wood veneer and stickers.

My Challenge: What is a blog hop without a fun challenge?  I challenge you to use watercolors on your next page!  I would love to see what you create!  Feel free to share the link here, or on our Facebook page.  

I have a fun prize up for grabs and all you have to do to be entered to win is to leave a comment on this blog.

Prize pack is open to US residents only and will remain open until Monday May 4th 12:00 AM PST.  The winner will be announced on my blog on Tuesday May 5th.

Next on the hop is the talented: Heather Leopard

American Crafts is giving away a $40 grand prize on their blog, all you have to do is leave a comment to win. The winner will be randomly selected and announced on the AC blog the following Friday (May 8th 2015). Good luck!

Pink Paislee NSD Blog Hop!!!

Happy National Scrapbook Weekend! The Pink Paislee team wants to wish you a fun and creative weekend! Whether you are at home or at a crop this weekend, we would like to share some inspiration with you along with what this holiday means to us! Start at Pink Paislee's blog and let's get this party started!


Here's a layout that I created using the wonderful Atlas collection.  We were on vacation at Great America, and I just had to get a photo of the kids up on the swings!

What does scrapbooking mean to you?  It is a way to document all of the special moments that I have with my family and friends.

How did you start?  I was introduced back in 1996 by a friend.  It was mostly cardstock, stickers and decorative scissors back then.

What do you love about this hobby? I love that it is a creative way for me to express myself.

What do you do to "celebrate" memory keeping? I usually get together with friends on NSD or work on projects at home and look back at old scrapbook pages made.

Next on the hop is: 

 Emeline

  

Pink Paislee is giving away the entire collection of Citrus Bliss!

Click on over to the next Pink Paislee team member, Emeline to be inspired!  Make sure to also enter our National Scrapbook Weekend Facebook Giveaway!  Have a creative weekend!

Clique kits + The Cut Shoppe Blog Hop

Hi, and welcome to the Clique Kits + The Cut Shoppe Blog Hop!  We have lots of inspiration along the way, so I hope that you are able to stop by each and every blog.

I recently received the wonderful September Study Abroad kit from Clique Kits and couldn't wait to get started.  I combined the kit with some awesome cut files from The Cut Shoppe. 

For my first project, I created a layout about a subject that is very dear to my heart - coffee!


Coffee First

I simply cut the cut files out of white cardstock (heart doodles and coffee first card) and then added watercolors to them before adhering onto my page.  I love the originality and contrast that it brings to my layout.  I love that little coffee cup paperclip included in the kit, So fun!

Here are the files I used:

Notebook Doodles

Pick A Card

and my second layout features one of my favorite subjects... my dog Roxy!

Today go...

Once again, I combined the fun kit with cut files from the shop.  I also added some spray mist and droplets to my background to create a fun background for my photo.

I used 3 different cut file sets on this layout:

This Way

Just Sayin'

Going Geo

Next on the hop is the lovely Lee-Anne.  

Here is the whole blog hop list incase you get lost along the way

Clique Kits - http://cliquekits.wordpress.com/
Allie Stewart - http://www.magicalmesses.com/

Amy Coose - http://www.amycoose.blogspot.com/

Lilith Eeckels - http://lilithandscrap.blogspot.com/

Annelie Maddock - http://swewi.wordpress.com/
Jody Speigelhoff - http://spiegelmomscraps.com/

Cari Orellana - http://cariilup.blogspot.com/

Danielle de Konink - http://picsandcheesecake.blogspot.nl/

Lacey Gaspar - http://laceybugcreations.blogspot.com/

Gina Lideros - http://canoncreativegirl.blogspot.com/ 
Lee-Anne-Thornton - http://lee-annelovethejourney.blogspot.nl/
Gia Lau - http://www.thepaintedcrane.com/-blog

Erica Thompson - http://ericarosecreates.blogspot.com/

Michelle Whorwood - http://harbourgal.wordpress.com/

Sarah Moore - http://sarahmoore4.blogspot.ca/

The Cut Shoppe - http://thecutshoppe.blogspot.com/

The Cut Shoppe is offering a 15% discount code: Code HOP17 to save 15% off of a $5 minimum purchase. Valid September 17-September 21.

Thanks for joining in on our blog hop today!  Don't forget to leave your comment on The Cut Shoppe Blog page to be eligible to win a $15 Gift Certificate to the shop, and Clique kits is also doing a fun giveaway for a Studio Tekturek paper pack and some Pinkfresh Studio goodies.  

The Cut Shoppe Blog Hop Winner

Hi there!  Just popping in real quick to announce the winner of The Cut Shoppe Blog Hop.
My winner is:

Brenda - we will be emailing you your free cut file shortly.  Thank you to everyone that took the time to hop along and leave a comment.

Scrappy Blog Tour

Hiya!  Last week I was tagged by the ever so talented Paige Evans to participate in a Scrappy Blog Tour.  Paige has a one of a kind style.  She is known for her intricate quilting designs that can't be beat.  Her style is so amazing and distinct that I can always tell her work right away when I see it.

Here are a few fun questions that I got to answer for this 'blog tour' series...

1. What am I working on right now?

a super fun layout in the works for American Crafts!  Here is a sneak peek!

2. How long does it take me to create a project?

If I sit down with a plan of action (idea already in my head) than it usually takes me anywhere from one hour to two and a half hours.  It all depends on how involved the project is.  If it has a lot of stitching (machine or hand) or intricate pieces, it can take longer.

3. What are my favorite things to create with at the moment?

Studio Calico spray mists (image from Moxie Fab World), My Canon 7D (as a former employee of Canon I am a Canon girl for life, most of my projects start and end with my Canon 7D), American Crafts Cardstock (image from Northridge Publishing), Patterned Paper (really digging this new line by Jen Hadfield for Pebbles), Sewing Machine (this baby gets a work out daily), my Silhouette Cameo (it's hard to remember the days before it came along)

4.  How does my writing/creating process work?

I have to clean off my scrap table before I start a new project.  This is also a way to clear my head and start fresh!  Sometimes ideas will come to me in the middle of the day or night (the best usually come in the middle of the night), so I will try to sketch or jot them down right away before I forget.  That way, when I'm ready to start a project I already have an idea in mind. If I'm really in a grind, I usually browse Pinterest or step away for awhile and do something else.

5. How do I become inspired and stay inspired?

I love to look at Pinterest and Studio Calico for ideas and to keep up on the latest trends.  I find Pinterest really useful.  Sometimes I will become inspired by a piece that is not scrapbook related.  Like a quilt, art poster or home decor.  Those are the most fun to become inspired by!

6. What is my signature style?

My layouts usually start with a blue, green, gray or white background.  These are my go- to colors, although I do stray from time to time.  I like to add in lots of patterned papers, punches, digital cut files from my Silhouette Cameo, and lots of stitching!  I love bright colors and use a lot of spray mists on my pages.  Lately, I have been playing with and adding in some gelatos or paint.

Now, it's my turn to to tag three of my favorite scrappers:

Melissa Mann -  This girl seriously rocks her pages!  I love how she finds interesting ways to scrap everyday moments, and I love her use of die cuts and stitched titles!
Jenni Calma -   This girl has a great eye for color.  I love her creative uses for mists and inks on her pages!
Valerie Huang - This girl always finds fun and unique ways to use products.  Her pages are really inspiring.


Look for their scrappy blog tour posts in a week, next Monday August 25!

The Cut Shoppe Design Team Blog Hop

Welcome to The Cut Shoppe Blog Hop!  Today the Design Team is sharing layouts created, with several new Cut File sets that are now available in the Shop.  We are kicking off the Hop at The Cut Shoppe Blog, so make sure you start out there, and visit each of the Design Team Member's Blogs.  

Here is my layout that I created for the hop using the brand new cut file You've Been Punch'd


Hello Puppy Love

supplies: The Cut Shoppe: You've Been Punch'd set; American Crafts: Amy Tangerine Cut and Paste collection papers, tag and chipboard icons; American Crafts: Dear Lizzy Daydreamer thickers: Studio Calico: Mister Huey's Mint Julep spray mist

And what would a Hop be without some fun giveaways!!  Each designer is giving away one cut file on their Blog, to a lucky commenter and one winner will be chosen from The Cut Shoppe Blog to receive a $15 Shopping Spree to the Shop!  The Hop will close at midnight on Sunday, August 17th, and winners will be announced on Thursday, August 21st.  Have fun hopping! 

The cut file that I am giving away on my blog is the You've Been Punch'd set

Just leave your comment below to be eligible to win!  And don't forget to leave

 me your email address in the comments section, so that I can contact you if you win.

Next on the hop is Sarah Moore

Have a great time hopping and good luck!

Scrapbook Circle Creative Team Blog Hop

Welcome to our Scrapbook Circle Blog Hop! Scrapbook Circle has a new creative team, as well as a fabulous August kit, and we'd like to introduce you to both. You could win one of five August kits by commenting as you hop from blog to blog, meeting faces new and old to Scrapbook Circle. If you just left the lovely so-and-so's blog, you are in the right place. If not, I hope you'll join us for the entire hop by starting at the Scrapbook Circle blog, here

I'm Gina Lideros, and I'm so glad that you have decided to hop along with us today.  I have been scrapbooking for over 15 years and currently design for American Crafts, The Cut Shoppe and Scrapbook Circle.

Here is the layout that I made for the hop using Scrapbook Circle's August Kit Island Paradise and a fun sketch from PageMaps

When Becky Fleck from PageMaps sent me this sketch to work with I was so excited.  I loved the piechart, triangles and white space in the sketch.  Here is my take on it:

Hello Selfie Layout

 This is such a fun kit to work with, I love the rich jewel tones, exclusive cork pieces and those really fun ChicTags clips.

I used two add-ons this month along with my kit.  Some of the smaller scale paper in the piechart are from the August Add-on Bungalow.  The chipboard frame, star stickers, wood sequins and chipboard pieces are from the August Add-on Tiki Torch.

The next designer on the list is Valerie Huang, be sure to visit each team member along the hop and leave a comment on the Scrapbook Circle blog to be eligible to win this fantastic August Kit named Island Paradise

NEW SUBSCRIBER DEAL:

And how about this for new subscribers:  If you start a subscription with the August kit, you get any in-stock past kit FOR FREE!!!

1. Add the August kit to the cart.
Link to August Kit: http://shop.scrapbookcircle.com/collections/featured/products/island-paradise

2. Select a past kit that you want for free.
Link to view all kits: http://shop.scrapbookcircle.com/collections/kits

3. Use code FREEKIT in the promo box.

Hop ends Monday, August 4th at 9:00 p.m. Pacific.  Good luck!