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, September 15, 2015

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!
 
 
 

Saturday, September 12, 2015

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/

Tuesday, September 1, 2015

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!