aka The Crafting Chemist

When I started this blog I had no idea what direction it would go... I'm a Mom, a Chemist, and a Crafter. This is my place to share my creative side and ocassionally brag about my kids. I hope you enjoy my creations and find some inspiration. Thanks for stopping by!

Tuesday, January 20, 2015

S.W.A.K.

Hello Crafty Friends!
 
Today is my day to share over at the Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons blog.  Valentine's Day is fast approaching and I have my first Valentine's Day card to share with you.
  
 
Details:
(I cut an additional inside heart piece to make it into a card.)
Jaded Blossom "Valentine Treats" stamp set
Pink/White twine
 
Have a great week and Thanks for stopping by!
 

Saturday, January 10, 2015

PPPR Made With Love Blog Hop

Happy Saturday Crafty Friends!
 
Welcome to the PPPR Made With Love 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.
 
Today we are sharing "Love" themed projects made with PPPR files.
For my project, I used the "Small Gift Box with Window" cutting file.
 


I cute the box out of pink cardstock, and then I cut a separate piece of patterned cardstock for the top.  I added some plastic for the "window", and then tied it with some pink/white twine and a button.
 
This cute little box is the perfect size to fit a cookie, or even some candy treats.
 
 
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 Saturday, January 13, 2015.
 
 

This super cute Flamingo Couple is available as a Blog Hop freebie this Saturday and Sunday only...then it will be available for sale in the store. 



This month starts the new monthly challenge... PPPR Made with Love. The projects can be anything that are love or Valentine's Day themed, or that are simply made with love featuring Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons files.
Be sure to link up your projects here, or share them on the PPPR Project Parade Facebook page.  One random participant will win $20 to PPPR.
 
 
Your next stop is Katy's blog.


Have a great weekend!


Here's the lineup in case you get lost along the way:
Lisa ~ http://prettypaperprettyribbons.blogspot.com/
Melisa ~ http://www.melisascraftycreations.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/
Tina ~ http://ollieanddextersmommy.blogspot.com/
Gloria ~ http://gloriasgoofycraftspot.blogspot.com/
Kathy ~ http://kathyand3kids.blogspot.com/
Katy ~ http://scrappinkaty.blogspot.com/
Leah ~http://leahschaeffer.blogspot.com/

Tuesday, January 6, 2015

A Laughing Thank You!

Hello Crafty Friends
and
Welcome to 2015!
 
I hope you each had a wonderful Holiday and a great end to 2014!
 
My kids and I spent the Holidays with my parents and my brothers and their families.  It's always a great time when we can all get together, catch up on life, and just hang out.
 
Today is my day to share over at the Pretty paper, Pretty Ribbons blog, and I made a cute Thank You card using their "Laughing Light Bulb" cutting file.
 
 
Details:
I cut the file at 125%, and used the offset feature to create the white folded card base.
I added the cheeks using some pink chalk, and the sentiment is from the "Simple Sayings 2" stamp set by Jaded Blossom.
 
Have a great week and Thanks for stopping by!