Vacation Blog Hop

Welcome to the Vacation Blog Hop hosted by Jessica-Creative Stamper and Fancy with Nancy.  If you came here from Jackie's Blog, then you are in the right place. If you are stalking my blog and want to play and want to play along, you can start by going to Nancy's Blog.

Thinking about a vacation excites me! I need one pretty bad! The one thing I look forward to about vacations is creating new memories. I thought about when I vacation, and how I become a hoarder wherever we go:  I keep tons and tons of momento's such as receipts, coins, postcards, programs, tickets, etc. I wanted to create something that would help me gather my momento's and keep them organized, since most of the time it gets shoved into pockets of my luggage. I also rarely get around to organizing it once I'm home and when I finally do get around it, I can barely remember what was what!

So I created this super handy travel book to take with me on my next vacation.  As each day ends, I can journal and attach all my momento's, then once I get home, all I will need to do is embellish it a little and the task seems so much easier!

Quick video to see the inside details of the travel journal:

Travel Journal Recipe:
Cricut Locker Talk cartridge
Cricut Sentimentals cartridge
Cricut From My Kitchen cartridge
Your Story Photo
Your Story 5x7 metallic covers (cream)
Tim Holtz Distress Ink in Vintage Photo and Walnut
Tim Holtz paper stash
Cardstock (cream, kraft, brown)
Recycled plastic (I re-use the plastic wrapping from my cricut cartridges)
Foam squares
Black Jelly Roll pen (for faux stitching)

We are very fortunate to have a sponsor for this hop. Betty from Simply Betty Stamps is offering up these fun stamps! So to qualify for these stamps you have to do the following:

1) If you are not a follower of my blog, please do so.
2) Leave a comment on my blog AND on every blog along the hop.
3) On Monday, 5/23 @ 10 AM CST, Nancy athttp://blog.fancywithnancy.com/ will pick THREE winners and each will receive one of these fun stamps.

Thank you for visiting my blog! Your next stop is Shannon!

Nancy - http://blog.fancywithnancy.com/

Jessica- http://thecreativestamperspot.blogspot.com/

Jen R. http://memorieswithjen.blogspot.com/

Gill - http://scrappincreationsbygillm.blogspot.com/

Lisa - http://lisagarrow.blogspot.com/

Monica - http://scraps2treasure.blogspot.com/

Jill - http://Thescrapoholic.blogspot.com/

Jackie - http://jackiesscrappinpad.blogspot.com/

Nadia -  www.nadiasbeautifulmess.blogspot.com (YOU ARE HERE)

Shannon - www.purplelionpaper.com/blog (YOUR NEXT STOP!)

Jenn P - http://jennscrap2.blogspot.com/

Betty - http://simplybettystamps.blogspot.com/

500 followers and a Winner!

WELCOME TO ALL MY NEW FOLLOWERS!

I've gained quite a few followers in the past few months and I just wanted to say, "Welcome Everyone!"

There were loads of comments to sort through for my 500 followers promotion, the Martha Stewart Elegant Cake Art Cartridge!!!

And the winner of the Martha Stewart Elegant Cake Art Cartridge is...

KRISTY from CRAFTIN' ON MY DOOR ! ! ! Congratulations Kristy! I have contacted you. I hope you enjoy this cartridge!

Graduation Tassle Video Tutorial

Hi Everyone! A little while back, I participated in a Graduation Blog Hop.  If you missed that you can click HERE to see what I created.  Since then, I have had some requests for a tutorial on how to create that cute homemade tassle!  I whipped up a video tutorial that I hope helps some you!

I forgot to mention in my video that I cut each piece of twine 10 inches long.

Cricut-tastic Award!

My blog has been deemed Cricut-tastic!

I am honoured to say that Lisa from Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons has awarded me with a super-cool blog award! Thank you so much Lisa!

Here are the rules for the Cricut-tastic award:
Your blog has been deemed Cricut-tastic! Wear this badge proudly on your blog and share it with friends. Share this award with 10 people that you think have Cricut-tastic blogs.  You also have to share 5 Cricut-y things about yourself.

Here are 5 Cricut-y things to share about myself:
1)  I bought my first Cricut machine, a Cricut Expression in 2010 when I happened to be in the baking aisle at Michael's and came across the Cricut Cake. I was amazed at what this machine could do for fondant! I went home and did lots of research and found out that there was the Cricut Expression that did paper cuts.
2)  My family of Cricut Machines now includes a Cricut Expression, Cricut Cake, Cricut Imagine and a Gypsy.
3) I am a Cricut Circle member.  If you aren't one, and really love your Cricut, I highly encourage you to join!  You get exclusive cartridges every quarter, Magazine every month, Cricut.com discount, access to the Cricut Circle Blog (loaded with talent and lots of ideas)...and much more!
4) I have a subscription to the Cricut Magazine (Northridge Publishing) and I recommend that magazine as well.  The pages are beautiful to look at and will inspire you to play with your machines.
5) I'm addicted to collecting Cricut cartridges. I dont have a final count but I do have a binder with printouts of the images that way I can browse through a book without having to lug out all my carts!!!

Now it's time to pass on the Award!  And, since I hate having to choose people without feeling bad for eliminating others, I would like to share this with all of you who use your Cricut often enough and would love to post this on their blog!

Disney Blog Hop

IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR JENNY'S 3-OH! BLOG HOP, CLICK HERE!


Welcome to the My Blog and the Disney Blog Hop. If you have come from Amber's blog, you are in the right place. If you are just visiting my Blog and want to play along, you can do so by starting at Sylvia's blog.
I created two Pinnochio themed cards!

I just love this vintage twine!!!

Disney Recipe:
Cricut Disney Classics cartridge
Pinoochio, Gipetto, J Cricket and Fairy all cut @ 4.5
My Mind's Eye Complete Boy paper stack
Vintage Twine
Buttons
Grosgrain and Satin Ribbon

Thank you for playing along.  Your next stop is my crafty bestie and one rockin' talented girl, Giselle!
I am giving away a Cricut Martha Stewart Elegant cake art cartridge
once I hit 500 followers...and I am super close to hitting 500 and super anxious to give this away to someone!!!
You know the drill, one comment per person, available to followers only.

Sylvia- www.bellascrapbookdesigns.blogspot.com

Amber- www.pixiperfectcreations.blogspot.com

Nadia- www.nadiasbeautifulmess.blogspot.com

Giselle- www.crossmyheartpapercrafts.blogspot.com

Sandra- www.365daysofcricut.blogspot.com

Jenny- www.jennyplace26.blogspot.com

Becka- www.creationswithbecka.blogspot.com

Sherrie- www.sherriescraps.blogspot.com

Lisa- www.prettypaperprettyribbons.blogspot.com

Monica- www.simplycricutting.blogspot.com

Sandy S.- www.thecraftycreationspot.blogspot.com

Patti- www.creativediva98.blogspot.com

Julie K.- www.jk-littlebitofbling.blogspot.com

Donna- www.donnasdreamworks.blogspot.com

Nicole- www.teachdanz.blogspot.com

Diana- www.daisylovecreations.blogspot.com

Melanie- www.inlovewithabug.blogspot.com

Crystal- www.littlecreationsblog.blogspot.com

Mary- www.marybcreates.blogspot.com

Heather-http://digipage-blog.everything-digital-scrapbooking.com/

Jenny's BIG 3-OH Blog Hop!

Welcome and thank you for joining us for Jenny's Big 3-OH Birthday Blog Hop!   You should have arrived here from Kristen Blog.  If you just happened to stumble upon this hop, please be sure to go back to Jenny's Blog  , so you don't miss any of the wonderful projects we have to share.


I created a soft pastel card with one of my Cricut cartridges that I have really been liking lately, "Paper Lace".

Inside card detail:

Supplies:

Cricut Paper Lace

Core-dinations Cardstock

Pink, White and Green cardstock

My Creative Time "Wow So Many Candles!" stamp set

Pink Satin Ribbon

Heirloom Button pack

I-Rock and Tulip crystals

Foam Squares

Martha Stewart Embossing Powder (green)

Color Box Chalk Ink

Thank you so much for joining us for Jenny's Big 3-OH Birthday Blog Hop!   


BLOG CANDY:
 I am giving away a Cricut Martha Stewart Elegant cake art cartridge
once I hit 500 followers...and I am super close to hitting 500 and super anxious to give this away to someone!!!
You know the drill, one comment per person, available to followers only.

Your next stop is my crafty bestie Giselle! 


Here's a list of all participators:

Jenny www.papercutcreations.blogspot.com

Linda http://www.fancyframework.com/

Jennifer http://scrap-a-tude.blogspot.com/

Katie http://kwilliamskreations.blogspot.com/

Jennifer http://craftyfulgardens.blogspot.com/

Kathie http://kathleessnippitsncricuts.blogspot.com/

Jen www.jenscraftcorner.com

Diana www.daisylovecreations.blogspot.com

Kristen http://fantabulouslypink.blogspot.com/

Nadia www.nadiasbeautifulmess.blogspot.com  {You are here!}

Giselle www.crossmyheartpapercrafts.blogspot.com {Go here next!}

Belinda  http://theembellishedcard.blogspot.com/

Savannah http://www.simplecricutcrafts.blogspot.com/

Amber www.amberscraftsandstuff.com

Monica  http://www.stampindaisies.com/

Michelle http://www.madebymisha.blogspot.com/

Nikki http://www.theglamoroussideofscrapping.blogspot.com/

Juel http://jandjsyummycreations.blogspot.com/

Sher  www.patternsbysher.blogspot.com

Darlene www.talesoftayandbay.blogspot.com

Kara http://www.karassweetcreations.blogspot.com/

Jamie http://cutecardsandcraftsbyjamie.blogspot.com/

Jessica www.bakingupcrafts.com

Elaine www.ExpressionsByElaine.blogspot.com

Disney Pixar Cars {Birthday Cards}

A quick post to share the two cards I made for my nephew's 2nd birthday (Disney Cars theme).

Inside card detail:

Inside card detail:

and a shot of the card in action with an Action Wobble!

Supplies:

Cricut Disney Cars cartridge

Black,  Blue, White, Red, Yellow, Orange and Red cardstock

My Mind's Eye paper

Jillibean Soup Red Twine
Juke Twine
Scrappy Mom stamps
My Creative Time stamps

Action Wobble

Color Box Chalk Ink

Coming up soon is my post and video's on my first Cricut Cake attempt with lots of useful info and pictures to share! Stay tuned!