Make a Wish Matey!

Hello Crafty Friends!

 

Today is my day to share over at the Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons blog.  This past weekend PPPR had a Pirate themed blog hop and there are the cutest new files in the PPPR store.

 

I used the "Treasure Chest Card" cutting file to create this gift card holder.

 

 

 

Details:

PPPR "Treasure Chest Card" cutting file

PCS "Wish Big" stamp set

 

This cutting file is the freebie this week!  But hurry on over and pick it up before the new freebie is posted on Friday!

 

Thanks for stopping by!

 

 

 

PPPR Shiver Me Timbers Blog Hop

Happy Saturday Crafty Friends!

 

 

Welcome to the PPPR Shiver Me Timbers Blog Hop!  Argh!

 

If you came here from Gloria's blog, then you are in the right place.  If you just stumbled upon my post and would like to start from the beginning, please visit the Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons blog.

Today we are sharing Pirate themed projects using Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons files.

 

For my card, I used one of the hop freebies.  Isn't he cute?!

 

Details:

"Pirate Parrot" cutting file - freebie in the store for this weekend only

Pretty Cute Stamps "Wish Big" stamp set

The blog candy for this hop is a $15 GC to the PPPR store.  For a chance to win, you must be a follower of each blog and leave a comment on each blog. For extra chances, you can also "LIKE" Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons on Facebook and/or sign up for the Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons Newsletter.  A random winner will be chosen for the prize on Tuesday, September 15.

Also, don't forget to stop by the PPPR store and pick up the hop freebies.  They'll only be free during this weekend's hop, then it will be available for sale in the store.

And with this hop, we start the next PPPR Monthly Challenge.  Projects can be anything that are pirate themed and feature Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons files.  Link up your project here, by 11:55 pm CST on Saturday, Oct 3,  2015.  If you don't have a blog, you can add your photo to the PPPR Project Parade Facebook Page.

One random winner of a $20 Gift Certificate to PPPR will be chosen.  Our Design Team will also choose our PPPR Top 3.  Winners will be announced before our next challenge begins.

 

 

Thanks for stopping by!

 

 



Here's the lineup in case you missed a stop:
Lisa ~ http://prettypaperprettyribbons.blogspot.com/
Katy ~ http://scrappinkaty.blogspot.com/
Leah ~ http://leahschaeffer.blogspot.com/
Melissa ~ http://melissa-moecreations.blogspot.com/
Michelle ~ http://mumoftwoblog.blogspot.com/ 
Nicole ~ http://teachdanz.blogspot.com/
Ruth ~ http://paperandmusings.wordpress.com/
Sarah ~ http://sarahvaitstamps.blogspot.com/
Shannon ~ http://designsofapaddymack.typepad.com/
Gloria ~ http://gloriasgoofycraftspot.blogspot.com/
Kathy ~http://kathyand3kids.blogspot.com/

Nerdy Books

Hello Crafty Friends!

 

I hope you had a great summer and are adjusting well into the new school year! 

 

Summer is officially over in my house :(  We moved my oldest back to college this past weekend.  Taking her back is always bitter sweet.  We love having her home and hanging out is the best!  But I know she is off getting a top-notch education and preparing herself for her future :)

 

Today is my day to share over at the Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons blog and I made a Nerdy Books shape card.

 

 

Details:

PPPR "Bookworm Couple" cutting files

I used both sets of books and stacked them.  I welded the bases of the cuts to create the stack base for the shape card.

Pretty Cute Stamps "Adorkable" stamp set

 

I just love the sentiments from this stamp set!

 

I made this for my daughter and will send it to her in her first care package next month.

 

Have a Great week and Thanks for stopping by!

I'm Nerdy and I Know It!

Hi Crafty Friends!

Today is my day to share over at the Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons blog, and I am sharing a Nerdy Back To School shape card.

Details:

PPPR "Nerdy Hamster" cutting file

Pretty Cute Stamps "Adorkable" stamp set

Don't forget about the PPPR Monthly Challenge!  Link up your "Nerdy" or "School" themed projects here.

Thanks for stopping by!

PPPR Smarty Pants Blog Hop

Happy Saturday Crafty Friends!

 

 

Welcome to the Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons Smarty Pants Blog Hop!

 

You should have arrived from Lisa's blog, but if not, head on over and start from the beginning.  You won't want to miss any of the awesome projects today!

 

Today we are sharing with you "Smarty Pants" themed projects.  Think back to school, nerdy, etc.

 

For my project, I made a fun book mark. 

 

 

Details:

PPPR Primary Supplies cutting files, Crayon Box

PPPR Bookmarks cutting files

I cut the book mark twice and glued the two together to make it sturdier.  I also enlarged the bookmark a bit to avoid super tiny pieces in the crayon box.

 

The blog candy for this hop is a $15 GC to the PPPR store. For a chance to win, you must be a follower of each blog and leave a comment on each blog. For extra chances, you can also "LIKE" Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons on Facebook and/or sign up for the Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons Newsletter. A random winner will be chosen for the prize on Tuesday, August 11, 2015.

 

When you're all finished hopping today, be sure to head on over to the PPPR store and pick up the hop freebie.  It will only be free for the hop during this weekend, and after that it will be available for purchase.

 

 

Today's hop kicks off the beginning of a new monthly challenge.  The projects can be anything that are school or nerdy themed and feature Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons files. Be sure to link up your challenge projects to the blog here.  Or you can add a picture of your project to the PPPR Project Parade Facebook Group, here. 

You can enter as many different projects as you want for more chances to win.  The challenge will run for 3 weeks.  You must link up your project by 11:55 pm CST on Saturday, August 29,  2015.

5.  One random winner of a $20 Gift Certificate to PPPR will be chosen.  Our Design Team will also choose our PPPR Top 3.  Winners will be announced on Friday, September 4, 2015.

 

Next up is Katy :)

 

Thanks for stopping by!

Here is the full lineup in case you get lost along the way:

Lisa ~ http://prettypaperprettyribbons.blogspot.com/

Kathy ~http://kathyand3kids.blogspot.com/
Katy ~ http://scrappinkaty.blogspot.com/

Leah ~ http://leahschaeffer.blogspot.com/

Melissa ~ http://melissa-moecreations.blogspot.com/

Nanne' ~ http://nannes-creations.blogspot.com/
Nicole ~ http://teachdanz.blogspot.com/

Ruth ~ http://paperandmusings.wordpress.com/

Sarah ~ http://sarahvaitstamps.blogspot.com/

Shannon ~ http://designsofapaddymack.typepad.com/

Gloria ~ http://gloriasgoofycraftspot.blogspot.com/
Michelle ~ http://mumoftwoblog.blogspot.com/

Happy Chocolate Chip Day!

Hello Crafty Friends!

 

Happy National Chocolate Chip Day!

 

Didn't know today was the day to celebrate with a cookie?  Neither did I, but it's not too late! LOL

 

Today is my day to share over at the Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons blog and I made a shape card to celebrate today :)

 

 

It almost looks yummy enough to eat!

 

Details:

Cookie from the PPPR Cookie and Milk cutting file

foam dimensionals to "pop up" the glasses

 

I hope you find a way to celebrate today!

 

Thanks for stopping by!

 

Under the Sea Blog Hop with PPPR

Happy Saturday Crafty Friends!

 

 

Welcome to the Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons Blog Hop!

 

If you swam over here from Gloria's blog, then you're in the right place.  If not, swim on over to Lisa's blog to start from the beginning.  You aren't going to want to miss anything!

 

Today we are sharing "Under the Sea" projects featuring PPPR cutting files.

 

Here is what I made to share with you.

 

 

Details:

PPPR Oval Window Treat Bag Cutting File

PPPR Sea Life Cutting Files

white gel pen

sequins

 

Blog candy for today's hop is a $15 gift certificate to the PPPR store. 
For a chance to win, you must be a follower of each blog and leave a comment on each blog. For extra chances, you can also "LIKE" Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons on Facebook and/or sign up for the Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons Newsletter. A random winner will be chosen for the prize on Tuesday, July 14, 2015.

Also, be sure you stop by the store and pick up today's hop freebie.  It will only be free Saturday and Sunday of the hop, only...then it will be available for sale in the store.

And... today's hop kicks off a new monthly challenge. The projects can be anything that are sea or ocean themed and feature Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons files. You can link up your projects to the PPPR blog, here.  One random participant will win $20 to PPPR.

 

Now you're ready to swim on over to Katy's blog.

 

Thanks for stopping by, and have a great weekend!

 

Here is the complete line up in case you get lost:

 

Lisa ~ http://prettypaperprettyribbons.blogspot.com/

Gloria ~ http://gloriasgoofycraftspot.blogspot.com/

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

Katy ~ http://scrappinkaty.blogspot.com/

Leah ~ http://leahschaeffer.blogspot.com/

Melissa ~ http://melissa-moecreations.blogspot.com/

Michelle ~ http://mumoftwoblog.blogspot.com/

Nanne' ~ http://nannes-creations.blogspot.com/

Nicole ~ http://teachdanz.blogspot.com/

Ruth ~ http://paperandmusings.wordpress.com/

Sarah ~ http://sarahvaitstamps.blogspot.com/

Shannon ~ http://designsofapaddymack.typepad.com/

Summer Float

Hello Crafty Friends!

 

Are you enjoying your summer?  I'm still working but I was able to have a long weekend for the 4th of July holiday.  Although short, it was much-needed and well-enjoyed. 

 

Growing up summers also meant having root beer floats!  I loved having them!  (even if I got a stomach ache from too much carbonation and sugar)

 

Today is my day to share over at the Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons blog and I made this yummy shape card!

 

So when I saw this cut file, I knew I had to make a shaped card.

 

 

 

 

Details:

PPPR Root Beer Float cutting file

I cut an extra 'mug' piece and added it to the back to create a card.

 

Thanks for stopping by!

Celebrating with Pink Sneakers!

Happy National Pink Day!

A little bit of information taken from the "National Day Calendar" website:

National Pink Day is celebrated every June 23rd.  This day is set aside for the color pink and all the it represents. 

 

So to celebrate I am wearing pink today! (Usually, "we wear pink on Wednesdays", but today I'll make an exception.) LOL

 

And, since today is my day to share over at the Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons blog, I have a piece of "pink" home decor to share with you.

 

 

 

Details:

PPPR "Vintage Sneaker" cutting files

cardstocks from my stash

background paper is by Echo Park

 

Anyone that knows me personally. knows how much I love my Converse shoes.  I have a few pairs and I wear them almost daily. 

 

So here are my pink Chucks that I'm wearing today :)

 

Thanks for stopping by, and Happy Pink Day!



PPPR Totally Awesome 80s Blog Hop

 

Happy Saturday Crafty Friends!

 

Welcome to the PPPR Totally Awesome 80s Blog Hop!

 

If you came here from Gloria's blog, you are in the right place.  If you just stumbled upon this post and would like to start from the beginning, please visit the Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons blog.

 

Are you enjoying all the Awesome and Rad projects today?

As you have probably figured out, the theme of today's hop is "Totally Awesome 80's" using Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons files.

 

I am an 80s kid and I loved everything about it!  The layered clothes and LA Gear hi-tops, the big hair, the video games, the music (I was in love with Duran Duran), and the TV shows.  I loved it all!

 

For my project today, I used the hop freebie to make this awesome puzzle cube.  I tried to have it represent what my real cube would have looked like.  I never was able to solve the whole thing!  This is about as far as I could get before I would get frustrated and walk away. LOL

 

Details:

PPPR "Puzzle Cube Gift Box" cutting file

 

Be sure to stop by the PPPR store this weekend and pick up this rad freebie!  After this weekend it will be for sale in the store.

 

The blog candy for this hop is a $15 GC to the PPPR store.

For a chance to win, you must be a follower of each blog and leave a comment on each blog.

For extra chances, you can also "LIKE" Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons on Facebook and/or sign up for the Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons Newsletter.  A random winner will be chosen for the prize on Tuesday, June 16, 2015.

 

 

And as with each monthly hop, we start a new monthly challenge.  This month your projects
can be anything that remind us of the 80s and that feature Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons files. Be sure to link up your project to the challenge section of the PPPR blog.  One random participant will win $20 to PPPR.

 

Your next stop is Katy's blog. Hop on over and check out what awesome project she has to share.

 

Thanks for stopping by and have a Totally Rad weekend!



Here's the lineup, in case you should get lost along the way: 

Lisa ~ http://prettypaperprettyribbons.blogspot.com/

Shannon ~ http://designsofapaddymack.typepad.com/

Gloria ~ http://gloriasgoofycraftspot.blogspot.com/

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

Katy ~ http://scrappinkaty.blogspot.com/

Leah ~ http://leahschaeffer.blogspot.com/

Melissa ~ http://melissa-moecreations.blogspot.com/

Michelle ~ http://mumoftwoblog.blogspot.com/

Nanne' ~ http://nannes-creations.blogspot.com/

Nicole ~ http://teachdanz.blogspot.com/

Ruth ~ http://paperandmusings.wordpress.com/

Sarah ~ http://sarahvaitstamps.blogspot.com/

Beachy Summer

Hi Crafty Friends!

 

Welcome to Summer!  At my house, school is out and all of my kids are home on summer break!  I'm excited to have them all home (especially my college kid), but my oh my... where has the time gone?  I've now got a Junior in College, a Junior in High School, and a 4th grader!  My babies are growing up. *sigh*

 

With summer brings lots of fun activities and outings (in addition to me still having to go to work... *sigh*).  One of our top things to do is go to the beach more often.  We live only minutes from several so we thought we'd better take advantage of that :)

 

Today is my day to share over on the Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons blog, and I have a beach themed shape card to share.

Details:

Sand Dollar cut from the PPPR "Day at the Beach" cutting files

cardstocks from my stash

 

In an effort to actually use some of the many cards that I make, this card will be going out with a swap package this summer.  I'll share details later :)

 

Thanks for stopping by, and have a Great week!

Selfie Time

Hello Crafty Friends!

 

Did you enjoy the long weekend?  We had a great time getting caught up on chores, crafty projects, and planting some strawberries and squash.

 

Today is my day to share over at the Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons blog and I am sharing a super cute camera card using one of the cuts from the "Instant Cameras" cutting files.

 

 

Details:

PPPR "Instant Camera 1"

Jaded Blossom "Picture This" sentiment

 

I love this file!  I love sharing my projects (and everyday life) on Instagram.  I think this card will be perfect for one of my IG swap buddies.

 

Thanks for stopping by and have a Great week!

Thank You...

Happy Saturday Crafty Friends!

 

Are you enjoying the start of a long holiday weekend?  I am looking forward to an extra day off to craft and maybe BBQ.

 

Today I am sharing over at the Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons blog.  I made a Thank You card using one of the cuts from the "Exercise Equipment" cutting files.

 

 

 

You may be wondering if this is for a gym friend or work-out friend, right?  Nope.  I made a couple of these for the team moms of my son's lacrosse team.  The inside reads, "Thanks for keeping things running smoothly!"  Get it? LOL

 

Details:

Treadmill from the PPPR "Exercise Equipment" cutting files

Jaded Blossom "Simple Sayings 2" sentiment

 

Don't forget that PPPR has their monthly challenge going on.  The theme this month is Camera/Photos/Memories.  You can link up your projects here.  One entry will win a gift certificate to the PPPR store.

 

Thanks for stopping by and Have a Great Memorial Day weekend!