A Very Belated Blog Hop Winner!!

Wow!  How can it be that my last post was in August?   Time sure does fly!  Well to give you a update as to what I've been up to, I decided to take time off from blogging and focus a little more on work and other hobbies.

 In September, our house was one of many that experienced flooding during the heavy rains in Colorado.  While we were VERY fortunate to still have a roof over our heads, there was a lot of work to be done since our basement was now a wall to wall carpet soaked mess.  We decided that we could handle doing all the flooring and painting ourselves....so that's what became my next project!  

Here are shots of the hallway and family room after we finished it.

 

We also did two more bedrooms and the storage room for a total of 1000 sq ft.  It was lots of work but it was really gratifying!  So gratifying that we started work in the living room painting the second fireplace and having a wood stove installed.   (Isn't that how things go?)

You guys have waited so long so without further ado, the winner of this blog hop with her choice of any Joy's Life stamp is:

Claire, please email me your mailing address to Crafty_kitten@mac.com and choice of Joy's Life stamp and I'll get it out to you ASAP! 

Thanks to everyone who dropped by.  I hope the past few months have been kind to you!  

I have been working on some paper crafts and hope to get some posted on my blog soon! 

Take care,

Patty

Joy's Life Fun Card Folds Birthday Blog Hop!

 I'm so glad you could stop by the Crafty Kitten for Joy's Life's Fun Card Folds Birthday Blog Hop! 

  This will be my last Blog Hop post for awhile as a member of Joy's team so it's a little bittersweet.  Everything's going ok...I'm just taking a little time off to craft for the holidays and do some traveling.  :)

If you came here from Lori's blog, then you're in the right place.   If you stumbled on this post, and want experience all the fun from the beginning, you can start here.

 

For this hop, I decided to do what I call a Modified Gate Fold Card.  Here's a pic of it closed.

Here's what it looks like when you swing the gates open. 

The stamp I used is from Joy's Yummy Puns set.  You can grab your own set here.

To create this card, start with a white base. Cut the pink paper at 11.5" x 4" and score it at 2 7/8 x 8 5/8.

Tape a scalloped Nestability to the paper and run that side through your CuttleBug.  Tape it to the other side of the gate and run it again. (You can't tell from my pics but I managed to emboss each side with a polka dot folder.)

For the frame on the front, use two of the scallops at the same time.  After adhering it to the front of the card, carefully cut the frame in half.  Embellish the inside to your taste. (I cut the inside scallop slightly larger than the window.)

*** Now how about a chance for some GREAT Blog Candy as a reward for staying with me through this long post?? ***

I'm going to give away your choice of ANY Joy's Life stamp set!

You have up to four chances to enter the drawing.
It's up to you how many comments you'd like to leave for your chance to WIN!

1st Comment/entry: Leave me a comment

2nd comment/entry: Leave a 2nd comment if you are following me through Blog Lovin'  (There's a link a the top of my Blog)
3rd comment: Leave a 3rd comment if you like or have liked my Facebook page

4th comment: Leave a 4th comment if you are a follower of Joy's Design Team Blog

You'll have until Sunday, September 1st to leave your comments. It's that easy to win!  

*** Be sure to head over to Dawn's blog.  She's got another great card fold waiting for you.  ***

Here's the blog hop order in case you get lost along the way.

Joy: http://joyslife.com  
Stacey H: http://staceyscreativecorner.blogspot.com
Maria: http://asimplefive.blogspot.com 
Laura: http://www.laurascraftsandmore.com
Lori: http://got2bcrafting.blogspot.com
Patty: You are here!
Dawn: http://dawnmercedes.blogspot.com
Jennifer:  http://creativecricutdesigns.blogspot.com
Julie: http://muddypawsinkyfingers.blogspot.com

Thank you for stopping by!  Have a great time hopping.

Joy's Life 3D Summer Blog Hop

 Glad you could stop by the Crafty Kitten and join Joy's Life's Design Team for our 3D Summer Blog Hop!   We thought we'd have some Summer fun before it's over! 

If you came here from Jennifer's blog, you're in the right place. If you stumbled on this post, and want to start at the beginning do so at Joy's blog here.

 
When I found out what the subject of the hop was going to be, I immediately knew what I wanted to create. 

The stamp I used comes from one of my favorite of Joy's stamp sets, Pun In The Sun! 

I used my Silhouette Cameo to cut this SVG cuts file  from DCWV's Green Stack paper pack.

Don't you just love the details, such as the curtains?  I may give this to my sister who just got an Airstream or I may be selfish and keep it for myself!  ;)

*** Now how about some GREAT Blog Candy?? ***

I'm going to give away your choice of ANY Joy's Life stamp set!

You have up to four chances to enter the drawing.
It's up to you how many comments you'd like to leave for your chance to WIN!

1st Comment/entry: Leave me a comment

2nd comment/entry: Leave a 2nd comment if you are following me through Blog Lovin'  (There's a link a the top of my Blog)
3rd comment: Leave a 3rd comment if you like or have liked my Facebook page

4th comment: Leave a 4th comment if you are a follower of Joy's Design Team Blog

You'll have until Sunday, August 4th to leave your comments. It's that easy to win!

*** Now head over to my Design Team sister, Cyndy's blog.  She's got a great project waiting for you.  ***

Here's the blog hop order in case you get lost along the way.

Joy: http://joyslife.com
Dawn: http://dawnmercedes.blogspot.com
Kendra: http://luv2scrapnmakecards.blogspot.com
Jennifer: http://creativecricutdesigns.blogspot.com
Patty: (You are here)
Cyndy: http://arcyscraps.blogspot.com
Julie: http://muddypawsinkyfingers.blogspot.com
Laura: http://www.laurascraftsandmore.com
Stacey H: http://staceyscreativecorner.blogspot.com
Maria: http://asimplefive.blogspot.com
Lori: http://got2bcrafting.blogspot.com
Megan: http://thoughtsoftraveling.blogspot.com

I'm glad you could stop by!  Have a great time hopping.

Joy's Life Red, White, and Blue Blog Hop

Glad you could stop by the Crafty Kitten and join us for Joy's Life's Design Team's Red, White, and Blue Blog Hop!  With July just around the corner, we're featuring patriotic projects. 

If you came here from Stacey's blog, you're in the right place.  If you stumbled on this post, and want to start at the beginning do so at Joy's blog here.

 

I've used Doodlebug Designs paper and stickers to make four quickie cards for you.  If you find yourself in a pinch for time, grab yourself a page of stickers and you can have a set of cards ready in no time. 

This first card features a stamp from Joy's Pun In The Sun set.  It can be meant as an encouragement for someone you know entering the service. 

  This next card would be perfect for that special someone heading off to the Air Force.  I cut out the inside of the flag sticker and filled it with a saying from Joy's Pun In The Sun set.

This firecracker card, made with a stamp from Joy's My Hero set, could be given to your loved one who's deployed to let them know that despite the distance, you're a great team.

Want to say thank you to a hero in your life? This quick card embellished with a star shaped brad and stamp from My Hero would work.



I think Joy's stamps add a nice finishing touch to projects made with stickers.

 

*** Now how about some GREAT Blog Candy?? ***

I'm going to give away your choice of ANY Joy's Life stamp set!

Just leave me a comment on which card you like best and you'll be in the drawing for the stamp set.

You'll have until Sunday, July 6th to leave your comment.  It's that easy to win!

*** Now head over to Lori's blog.  She's very talented and has a great patriotic project for you! ***

Here's the blog hop order in case you get lost along the way.

Joy: http://joyslife.com

Megan: http://thoughtsoftraveling.blogspot.com

Stacey H: http://staceyscreativecorner.blogspot.com

Patty (You are here)

Lori: http://got2bcrafting.blogspot.com

Jennifer: http://creativecricutdesigns.blogspot.com

Julie: http://muddypawsinkyfingers.blogspot.com

Dawn: http://dawnmercedes.blogspot.com

Cyndy: http://arcyscraps.blogspot.com

Laura: http://www.laurascraftsandmore.com

Kendra: http://luv2scrapnmakecards.blogspot.com

Maria: http://asimplefive.blogspot.com

Thanks for stopping by!  I hope you have a safe and fun 4th of July!

A VERY Belated Blog Hop Winnner!

Hi, everyone!  I know it has been an eternity since I have made a post.  I'm still on the JoysLife.com Design Team...but on a limited basis.  Work and life have been crazy, which I am sure most of you can relate to!  

Anyways, I was supposed to give away some Blog Candy in March???? (how did the time fly by?) I never got around to it.  I do want to keep my word and give one lucky hopper a copy of Joy's That Tastes Punny stamp set better late than never!

Without further ado, the lucky hopper is Shannon!

 

Shannon, please send me your mailing address to Crafty_Kitten@mac.com and I will have these stamps shipped out to you. 

Have a great day!

"Inspired By" Blog Hop Hosted by JoysLife.com

Hello!  Glad you can join us for Joy's Life's "Inspired By" Blog Hop!

If you came over from Maria then you are in the right spot.  If you stumbled across this post and want to start hopping from the beginning, you can do so here.

  I must have been hungry when I got my inspiration for this hop!  I remembered seeing these cool Rainbow cakes and figured with all this color, I ought to be able to create SOMETHING!

With Easter right around the corner I used pastel, instead of primary colors for my project. 

Here's what I came up with!

 
It's a neat candy container stamped with sayings from Joy's Everyday and Holiday Occasions sets.  If you'd like a set of your own, grab them here.  
 
Now for a look at the backside of the mug.  (I know I could have added something to the candy sleeves but decided that the mug would be the main focus.  It was also getting a bit cramped after I stuffed all the sleeves in.)

For this fairly simple project, I covered a glass mug with papers and stickers from Doodlebug's new Flower Box collection.  I then stamped "Happy Easter" with Memento's Rose Bud ink and added a brad to the center of the flower on banner.   I then wrapped twine around the handle to spice it up a little.  M&M's were sorted by color and then packaged in 1x8 cellophane bags to give the rainbow effect. 

OK, you've stuck with me so far so...

*** how about some GREAT Blog Candy?? ***

I'm going to give away That Tastes Punny  to a lucky hopper!  It's one of three GREAT new stamps sets created by Joy!!

 

You have up to four chances to enter this drawing.
It's up to you how many comments you'd like to leave for your chance to WIN!

1st Comment: Leave me a comment

2nd comment: Leave a 2nd comment  if you are a follower/subscriber of my blog
3rd comment: Leave a 3rd comment if you like or have liked my Facebook page 

4th comment:  Leave a 4th comment if you are a follower of Joy's Design Team Blog

You have until March 30th to post comments.  The lucky winner will be announced soon after so be sure to stop by to see if it is you!

*** Your next stop is June!  She's got a special project that you're going to enjoy!! ***
 

Here's the entire lineup in case you got lost along the way.

  Joy: http://joyslife.com
Maria: http://joyfulstamper.blogspot.com
Patty: http://craftykitten1.blogspot.com
June: http://simplyelegantpapercrafts.blogspot.com
Jenny: http://jennyplace26.blogspot.ca     
Staci: http://preciousmem.blogspot.com  
Megan: http://thoughtsoftraveling.blogspot.com
Kimberly: http://hellocutiecrafts.blogspot.com  
Laura: http://www.laurascraftsandmore.com   
Debbie: http://bugjuiced.blogspot.com    
Lori: http://got2bcrafting.blogspot.com   
Cyndy: http://arcyscraps.blogspot.com    

I hope you enjoy this fun blog hop and are "Inspired by" our creations.

Coming this weekend!

Hope you can join us this weekend for Joy's Life's "Inspired By" blog hop!

We'll be sharing projects that sparked our creativity and maybe it might spark something in you.  

I hope you can join us for a few.  I've got some GREAT Blog Candy and the fun will start here!

Joy's Life 3D Animals & Card Folds Blog Hop!!

Welcome to Joy's Life's 3D Animals & Card Folds Blog Hop! We thought we'd combine two of our favorite things into one hop...animals and paper crafting!

If you came over from Megan then you are in the right place.  If you happened to stumble across this post and want to start hopping from the beginning, you can do so here.

  This time around, I fired up my Cameo.  (I think it's been awhile because I temporarily forgot how to connect to the computer! LOL!) 


I decided to make this 3D Owl Treat Box. 

None of the papers I had really clicked so I decided to use Washi tape on him.  I also embossed the die cut to give it some texture. This pattern had buttons you could cut from paper but I used real buttons.  Didn't realize the ribbon would look like a cowlick but I like it!
 
The stamp I used is from Joy's Wildlife Puns set. 

If you don't have your own set, you can get yours here.

 

*** Now how about some neat Blog Candy?? ***

 I found these SUPER cute buttons at Michaels.  

I picked up a set for me and a second set to share with a lucky hopper!  There are, believe it or not, 42 buttons of different sizes in each container.  

You can't tell from the pic but the lid is a button, also! 

*** Your next stop is Sarabeth!  She's a creative force and always has something great to share with you.***
 

Here's the entire lineup in case you got lost along the way.

  Joy: http://joyslife.com June: http://simplyelegantpapercrafts.blogspot.com
Cyndy: http://arcyscraps.blogspot.com
Megan: http://thoughtsoftraveling.blogspot.com
Patty: http://craftykitten1.blogspot.com (you are here)
Sarabeth: http://www.chroniclesofsarita.blogspot.com   
Debbie: http://bugjuiced.blogspot.com       
Staci: http://preciousmem.blogspot.com  
Maria: http://joyfulstamper.blogspot.com 
Lori: http://got2bcrafting.blogspot.com       
Kimberly: http://hellocutiecrafts.blogspot.com    
Laura: http://www.laurascraftsandmore.com  

Enjoy the rest of the Blog Hop & thanks for hopping by!  

Joy's Life 3D Animals & Card Folds Blog Hop Coming Soon!

I hope you can join us for some fun starting this Saturday at JoysLife.com

We'll have some fun ideas for you and blog candy along the way!  Hope you can join us!

Joy's Life Mini Books Blog Hop

 Welcome to Joy's Life's Mini Books Blog Hop!  These books can take a little time to make but they are worth the effort.

  If you came over from Kimberly then you are in the right place.  If you happened to stumble across this post and want to start hopping from the beginning, you can do so here.

 I had thought about using one of my cutting machines for my book but instead remembered a book that I had made in a class several years ago at my LSS.  

Here's my latest mini. (The stamp on the cover is from Joy's Yummy Puns set.)

Here's a shot of the book opened up. (Sorry about the glare in the pic!)

I got to use several of Joy's fun stamps for this project.  These pages feature stamps from Joyful Hearts and Yummy Puns.

Wintery Puns and You're So Punny provided the stamps that I used for the last two pages of the book.

Here's how I made it.  I cut two pieces of chipboard for the covers at 3.25" square.  I then cut a piece of pink card stock at 3"x12"for the inside pages.  That piece was then scored every 3".  I decorated my book with Joy's stamps and some really cute stickers I bought at Hobby Lobby.  (If you are hard pressed for time, this is a way to create a quick book.)  I then attached some ribbon to the chipboard and taped the pages to create the book.

I hope you enjoyed my Mini-book and it inspires you to make one for someone you love!  
 

*** Now how about some Blog Candy for hanging with me for this long post??? ***
 
Well, I'm going to give away your choice of any Joy's Life stamp set to one lucky hopper!!! Yes, I'm going to share the love!  LOL!

You have up to four chances to enter the drawing.
It's up to you how many comments you'd like to leave for your chance to WIN!

1st Comment: Leave me a comment

2nd comment: Leave a 2nd comment  if you are a follower/subscriber of my blog
3rd comment: Leave a 3rd comment if you like or have liked my Facebook page 

4th comment:  Leave a 4th comment if you are a follower of Joy's Design Team Blog

You have until January 20th to post comments.  The lucky winner will be announced soon after so be sure to stop by to see if it is you!

*** Your next stop is Maria!  She's super talented and  has an amazing project for you. ***
 

Here's the entire lineup in case you got lost along the way.

 
Joy: http://joyslife.com
 Jenny: http://jennyplace26.blogspot.ca  
 Kimberly: http://hellocutiecrafts.blogspot.com
 Patty: http://craftykitten1.blogspot.com  (You are here!)
 Maria: http://joyfulstamper.blogspot.com
 Cyndy: http://arcyscraps.blogspot.com     
 Laura: http://www.laurascraftsandmore.com
 June: http://simplyelegantpapercrafts.blogspot.com     
 Megan: http://thoughtsoftraveling.blogspot.com
 Staci: http://preciousmem.blogspot.com  
 Debbie: http://bugjuiced.blogspot.com   
 Sarabeth: http://www.chroniclesofsarita.blogspot.com
 Lori: http://got2bcrafting.blogspot.com

Thanks for stopping by!  I hope you had a fun time hopping and are thinking about making a Mini Book of your own!  

Mini Book Blog Hop Starts Tomorrow!

I hope you can join us for our Mini-Book blog hop featuring JoysLife.com stamps!  

I'll have some yummy blog hop candy waiting for some lucky person!  

Hope you can drop by.

Joy's Life Happy Holidays Blog Hop!

 Hello again, friends!  Glad to see you are able to join us for Joy's Life's Happy Holiday's Blog Hop!  

  If you came over from Jenny, then you are in the right place.  If you happened to stumble across this post and want to start hopping from the beginning, you can do so here.

 Once again, it took me awhile to figure out what to do, then BAM, the idea hit and this Happy Holidays project popped in my head! 

He's a candy box!  One that I'm going to keep at my desk. 

The stamp that I used is from Joy's newest set, Oh, Christmas Puns!  When I saw this saying, I had a good laugh! 

I used my Cameo to make him and the advent star box that was available last year.  Santa is a combination of 3 Silhouette Santa's that I mixed, matched, and resized as needed.  

I hope you enjoyed my project.  He was a lot of fun to make..and the candy was tasty!  LOL! 
 

*** Now how about some Blog Candy??? ***

I'm going to give away 12 rolls of American Crafts Bakers Twine to one lucky hopper!  (Each roll is 15 feet long)

 You'll have up to four chances to enter the drawing.
It's up to you how many comments you'd like to leave for your chance to WIN!

1st Comment: Leave me a comment

2nd comment: Leave a 2nd comment  if you are a follower/subscriber of my blog
3rd comment: Leave a 3rd comment if you like or have liked my Facebook page 

4th comment:  Leave a 4th comment if you are a follower of Joy's Design Team Blog

You have until December 9th to post comments.  The lucky winner will be announced the next day, so be sure to stop by to see if it is you!

Your next stop is Kimberly one of our new DT members!  She's got an amazing project for you.  :)
 

Here's the entire lineup in case you got lost along the way.

   

Joy: http://joyslife.com
Stacey: http://staceyscreativecorner.blogspot.com
Jennie: http://earthyscrap.blogspot.com
Lori: http://got2bcrafting.blogspot.com
Debbie: http://bugjuiced.blogspot.com
Sarabeth: http://www.chroniclesofsarita.blogspot.com
Jenny: http://jennyplace26.blogspot.ca
Patty: http://craftykitten1.blogspot.com (you are here)
Kimberly: http://hellocutiecrafts.blogspot.com
Megan: http://thoughtsoftraveling.blogspot.com
June: http://simplyelegantpapercrafts.blogspot.com      
Staci: http://preciousmem.blogspot.com
Amy: http://redheadedcrafter.blogspot.com  
Laura: http://www.laurascraftsandmore.com
Cyndy: http://arcyscraps.blogspot.com           
Maria: http://joyfulstamper.blogspot.com

Thanks for stopping by!  I hope you had a fun time hopping and are getting some great holiday ideas! 

Joys Life Tags and Bags Blog Hop begins today!

Hello, friends!  Glad you could join us for Joy's Tags & Bags Blog Hop!  

  If you came over from June, then you are in the right place.  If you happened to stumble across this post and want to start at the beginning, you can do so here.

I have to say, I was stumped on what to make for this hop.  I actually made a bag using my Imagine but then changed my mind.  (maybe I'll post that pic later)  Lots of brainstorming, scrapped projects, and then I saw this cute SVG and knew it was what I wanted to make.

This stamp is from Joy's Yummy Puns set.  I like that the saying can be used in different ways.

Once I decided what paper I wanted to use, it was a quick project.  I used my Cameo to cut out the purse that I got from My Scrap Chick. The holly and berries are a Sizzix die and the paper is from Little Yellow Bicycle's Wonder Wishes collection.  The ribbon I used was also something I've had in my stash for YEARS! 
  
I've got some nieces and co-workers that I think would get a kick out of these purses.

*** Now how about some Blog Candy??? ***

I'm going to give away Joy's newest stamp set, Oh Christmas Puns, to a lucky hopper!  

  You'll have four chances enter the drawing!

1st Comment: Leave me a comment

2nd comment: Leave a 2nd comment  if you are a follower/subscriber of my blog
3rd comment: Leave a 3rd comment if you like or have liked my Facebook page 

4th comment:  Leave a 4th comment if you are a follower of Joy's Design Team Blog

It's up to you how many comments you'd like to leave for your chance to WIN!  

You have until November 19th to post comments.  The lucky winner will be announced the next day, so be sure to stop by to see if it is you!

*** I'm the last stop of the hop so if you haven't already, drop by JoysLife.com and let her know if you enjoyed it ***

Here's the entire lineup in case you got lost along the way.

   

Joy: http://joyslife.com  
Maria: http://joyfulstamper.blogspot.com
Cyndy: http://arcyscraps.blogspot.com
Stacey: http://staceyscreativecorner.blogspot.com
Laura: http://www.laurascraftsandmore.com
Jennie: http://earthyscrap.blogspot.com
Megan: http://thoughtsoftraveling.blogspot.com
Lori: http://got2bcrafting.blogspot.com
Sarabeth: http://www.chroniclesofsarita.blogspot.com
Amy: http://redheadedcrafter.blogspot.com
June: http://simplyelegantpapercrafts.blogspot.com
Patty: http://craftykitten1.blogspot.com (you are here)

Thanks for stopping by!  Good luck on the drawing!  I hope you had a fun time hopping!