A Blessed Gift Bag - Guest Designing for SVG Attic

Today is my last day as guest designer at  SVG Attic.  I have so enjoyed my month, and thank Beth and her wonderful team for this opportunity! 

Yesterday, I had lunch with two of my best friends.  I made two of these treat bags, filling them with chocolate - and love.

This gift bag is part of the JGW Sweetest Heart kit.  It is the Heart Window Tall Tote. I cut the bag out exactly as sized, using my Silhouette Cameo.  Papers are from Piggy Tales. The stamp is from Close To My Heart. I found a whole spool of the ribbon in a Ben Franklin store in Northern Minnesota for $1.  Score!

This bag is the perfect size to hold a few chocolates.  I think it's also perfect for any time of year to show affection and friendship.  My two friends loved them and the chocolate didn't last long!

You can find more gift bags, plus lots of other wonderful SVG files in the SVG Attic store.  Have you joined the SVG Attic Fanatics group on Facebook? You'll find lots of inspiration, great conversations, and fun there.

Thanks again to SVG Attic for this great opportunity!  I've enjoyed every minute of it! 

Back to School Blog Hop!

Welcome to the SVG Attic-3 Girl JAM Back to School blog hop!  We are so excited to have you join us today!

At each stop of the hop we hope you will be inspired by the creativity of the design teams of SVG Attic and 3 Girl JAM. You are sure to find many wonderful projects that will be at the top of your crafting lists!

You should be arriving from Georgiana's blog. If you happened across this post out of order, please head to the SVG Attic blog to start at the beginning of the hop.

When I thought about a Back to School project, I was a bit stumped.  I don't have children, so therefore, no grandchildren.  I do, however, have teachers who are friends.  I decided to create something for one of my good friends who is an elementary school teacher.

This cutting file from SVG Attic is part of the Wedding Wishes Kit.  It is the Love Stories Gift Card Box.  3 Girl JAM products used are Jute Ribbon and String Bundle and Goblin Green from the Spooky Bundle.

The image is a digi stamp from Lacy Sunshine, called Molly.  I colored her with Copic markers and used a Spellbinders die to cut her out.  Papers and embellishments are from Close To My Heart.  The sentiment was computer generated.

Now how about some blog hop prizes??

$20 Gift Certificate to SVG Attic

$20 Gift Certificate to 3 Girl JAM

What do you need to do to be eligible for these amazing prizes?

1.  Become a follower of each blog in the hop. 

2.  Leave some comment love at each stop.  You can do so until midnight on Sunday, August 16th to be eligible for the prizes.

3.  If you do both of the above, check back at the SVG Attic blog and/or the 3 Girl JAM blog for the winners on Tuesday, August 18th.  

I also have an SVG Attic gift certificate to give away!  I am guest designing this month at SVG Attic.  Leave a comment on my blog today to be eligible to win, and on my post from Aug 5.  Come back here to visit on Wednesday, Aug 19 for another chance to be eligible.  It is worth $15!

We would also love it if you would stop by the SVG Attic and 3 Girl JAM Facebook pages and give us a "Like"!

Here is the complete blog hop lineup:

SVG Attic blog

Cyndy

Angeline

 Lisa

Jodi

Beth 

Tanya 

Georgiana

Julie O (you are HERE)

Marji  (go here next)

Dawn

Connie

3 Girl JAM blog

I hope you have enjoyed this stop on our hop!  Be sure to head on over to the other stops for more Back to School inspiration.  Comment and become a follower to be eligible for the prizes!

Off you go to our fabulous Marji's blog!  You won't be disappointed!

I'd like to enter this in the following challenges:
Lacy Sunshine Color Your World Challenge Blog -- ATG
D.L. Art August Linky Party -- ATG
Scrappers Delight Challenge Blog -- ATG
Brown Sugar Challenge -- school
Kitty Bee Designs Challenge -- school
Hiding in my Craft Room -- Back to School

Friends Make Life Colorful!

I'm pleased to be guest designing today for SVG Attic.  I was on the design team for awhile, switched to their sister team, Snapdragon Snippets, but jumped at the chance to guest design for Beth and my SVG Attic sisters.  I love all the wonderful SVG files in the Store!

I used two different collections today -- SDS Home Tweet Home and the Step Card SVG Collection.

The one-story birdhouse is only part of the fun in the SDS Home Tweet Home kit.  There are 2 more adorable houses you can construct, too (plus a blue bird box and a birdhouse card).

Papers for both these projects are from Close To My Heart.  They are retired, but still one of my favorites.  The crinkle ribbon on the birdhouse is from 3 Girl JAM.  It's from one of the new bundles -- charcoal, from the Rustic Country Bundle.

The step card is one of 5 designs that come in the kit. This is the center step card:

Today's card is also part of the Inspiration Destination Challenge Blog. The image is from one of our sponsors -- Polkadoodles.  This is Octavia - Best Friends. I colored Octavia with Copic markers. Her BFF, the owl, was colored with Prismacolor pencils.  

The sentiment is from Close To My Heart. 

Our challenges are always anything goes, so please join us!

When I was given the opportunity to guest design for SVG Attic, I was given a gift certificate.  I'd like to pass that gift on to one of you.  To win, please leave a comment on today's post.  Also make sure you are a follower of my blog.  Visit my blog again on August 15th for the joint SVG Attic/3 Girl JAM blog hop, and again when I guest design on August 19.  I'll pick a winner from the comments for the gift certificate. Good luck!

I'd like to enter this in the following challenges:
D.L. Art -- August Linky Party
Sister Act Card Challenge -- ATG
Word Art Wednesday -- ATG
Creatalicious Challenges -- more than one fold
Polkadoodles -- More than one fold

Art by Miran -- ATG

Spring Has Sprung Blog Hop! (Snapdragon Snippets)

Welcome to the SVG Attic-SnapDragon Snippets Spring Has Sprung blog hop!  
We are so excited to have you join us today!

At each stop of the hop we hope you will be inspired by the creativity of the design teams of SVG Attic and Snapdragon Snippets. You are sure to find many wonderful projects that will be at the top of your crafting lists!

You should be arriving from Debb's blog. If you happened across this post out of order, please head to the SVG Attic blog to start at the beginning of the hop.

Here is the project I created for this hop:

 This 3D woven basket is available in the Silhouette Design Store HERE. The 3D Easter eggs, also from Snapdragon Snippets, can be found in the SVG Attic store HERE.  They are also available in the Silhouette Design Store here and here.

I used Echo Park double sided card stock for the eggs, and Close To My Heart Card Stock for the basket.  The pretty tie dye ribbon is from 3 Girl JAM. 

Now how about some blog hop prizes??

$15 Gift Certificate to SVG Attic

and

$15 Gift Certificate to SnapDragon Snippets

What do you need to do to be eligible for these amazing prizes?

1.  Become a follower of each blog in the hop, if you aren't already. 

2.  Leave some comment love at each stop.

3.  If you do both of the above, check back here at the SVG Attic blog and/or the SnapDragon Snippets blog for the winners on Monday, March 16th!  You have all day today and tomorrow to hop. 

We would also love it if you would stop by the SVG Attic and SnapDragon Snippets' Facebook pages and give us a "Like"!

Here is the complete blog hop lineup:

SVG Attic blog

Cyndy

Angeline

Beth 

 Carmen 

Jodi

Esther

Debb

Julie (you are HERE!)

Valou (go HERE next!)

Rhonda

Gaby

SnapDragon Snippets blog

Before you head off to your next stop on the hop, I want to tell you about another hop next weekend., Mar 20-22.  I'm celebrating 3 years of blogging with "Julie's Blogoversary Blog Hop". There will be tons of fun and PRIZES - including $15 gift certificates from SVG Attic AND Snapdragon Snippets.  If you don't win this weekend, come back here next weekend and try again!  Now, be sure to head on over to the other stops for more spring and Easter inspiration, comment and become a follower to be eligible for the prizes!

3D Cornucopia -- for Snapdragon Snippets

Here it is, Wednesday, and the day before Thanksgiving here in the U.S.  I needed a centerpiece for the dinner table, and being crafty, I decided it was best to make it.  After all, why buy fruit when you can make it, right?

The cornucopia and everything in it is from Snapdragon Snippets.  I had such fun with this!

There's 3D apples, a 3D pear, and even a 3D pumpkin, all tucked inside a fancy cornucopia all found in the Silhouette Design Store. You can also find this in the SVG Attic store here.

All papers for this project are from Close To My Heart.  The cornucopia is made out of Kraft and designer paper from the Path Finding paper pack. I cut everything out on my Silhouette Cameo.

Make sure to check out the new Snapdragon Snippets store for lots of fun projects.  Then, visit the blog for great inspiration from this talented design team.  And, check out the Snapdragon Snippets Facebook page, too, for more inspiration, fun, and contests.  

This Thanksgiving, I'm counting my blessings.  And you, are among them!

I'd like to enter this in the following challenges:

Vintage Stamping Challenges -- ABAC

My Craft Spot -- Thanksgiving and Fall

Melonheadz Challenge -- include a pumpkin

It's Fall! for Timeless Twine

It's Monday, and I'm posting today for Timeless Twine and Bella Creationz.  This month, I'm featuring a really great twine color -- Autumn Splendor. 

I love the colors of Fall, so I adorned a gift bag with my favorite Fall leaves, then added some of the beautiful Autumn Splendor Timeless Twine:

The bag is an SVG file from SVG Attic. The fall leaves can be found here in the Silhouette Design Store. 

That pretty twine makes the bag, doesn't it? Autumn Splendor

baker's twine is on SALE!

I'll leave you with one more look at the gift bag.

Gotta go -- Fall's nearly over where I live.  I need to get outdoors and enjoy the weather before the snow flies!

I'd like to enter this in the following challenges:

Anything But a Card #41 -- ATG (whatever strikes your fancy)

Dia de los Muertos SDS Blog Hop

I'm participating today in the Snapdragon Snippets Dia de los Muertos blog hop.  In case you just stumbled on my blog, here's the hop order:

Patty = http://mynameisscrappy.blogspot.com/2014/10/dia-de-los-muertos-blog-hop-dt.html

SDSespañol = http://sdsespanol.blogspot.com/2014/10/dia-de-los-muertos-blog-hop.html

Roberta

Julieta= http://scrapromance.blogspot.com/2014/10/dia-de-los-muertos-blog-hop.html

Donna  =  http://donnamundinger-popsicletoes.blogspot.com/2014/10/dia-de-los-muertos-blog-hop.html

Ruthie = http://www.myhobbymyart.com/2014/10/blog-hop-dia-de-muertos.html

Yoshira =  http://amomicricut.blogspot.com/.../dia-de-los-muertos

Julie  =  http://muddypawsinkyfingers.blogspot.com/2014/11/dia-de-los-muertos-sds-blog-hop.html (you are HERE!)

Gaby  =  http://www.gabycreates.com/2014/10/dia-de-los-muertos-blog-hop-sdsdilo.html (go here NEXT)

Abby

SDS FB Page   =  https://www.facebook.com/SnapDragonSnippets

Hello, crafty friends, and happy November!  If you live in the U.S, or a country that celebrates Halloween, I hope you survived yesterday's sugar high!  Today is another holiday -- Dia de los Muertos.  This is a first for me, but I had a great time learning about this holiday, and making a project for today's blog hop.  I always love working with Snapdragon Snippets and SVG Attic files!

Any celebration requires gifts, and gifts require gift bags, so that's what I made for today's hop:
Hola amigas creativas! feliz noviembre! Si ustedes viven en los estados unidos o en un país que celebra el día de las brujas espero ayan sobrevivido la sobre dosis de azucar!  Hoy se celebra el día de los muertos.  Esta es la primera vez que yo lo celebro pero me he divertido mucho aprendiendo sobre este festejo y creando mi proyecto para este hop.  Me encanta trabajar con diseños de Snapdradon Snippets y SVGAttic!
Toda celebración requiere regalos, y los regalos requieren de una bolsita para el regalo por eso yo cree esta linda bolsita para el hop de hoy:

The gift bag is from SVG Attic. It's one of the Basic Gift Bag collection.  When I did some research on Dia de los Muertos, I learned marigolds are significant to the day.  I used the Snapdragon Snippets Layered Flower to portray my marigolds.  

Here's a close up of the flowers...
La bolsita es un diseño de SVGAttic de el set Basic Gift Bag.
Cuando investigue sobre el festejo del día de muertos aprendí que los Zempasuchitl son significativos de este festejo. Utilice el diseño de Snapdragon Snippets llamado Layered Flowers para crear mis flores.  Aqui ven de cerca mis flores.

Do they look like marigolds to you?  I inked the edges in black, to keep with the theme of the day.  You can find this file in the Silhouette Design Store.

The image is a digi stamp from Amy Doodle Stamp Co. This image is on sale this week for 50% off!
Que les parece? se asimilan a los Zempasuchitl? les añadi tinta negra en las orillas para mantener el tema del día. Ustedes pueden encontrar este diseño en la tienda de Silhouette.
La imagen digital es de Amy Doodle Stamp Co.

I colored it with Copic markers. I used several sizes of Lifestyle Crafts dies to layer circles of color behind the image.

Some Close To My Heart silver glitter tape and various ribbons from Really Reasonable Ribbon finish off this treat box.

I'll leave you with one more view of the treat box, before I send you off to the next stop on the hop.
Colore mi imagen con marcadores Copic. Utilice varios suajes de Lifestyle Crafts para crear los círculos que ven detras de la imagen.

This image from Amy Doodle Stamp Co. is being offered for 1/2 price for the 2 days of this blog hop.  Grab it while you can!
Snapdragon Snippets is offering 2 gift certificates to the SDS online store for $15 each.  There are also some stamp sets to be won! There are 3 mini stamp sets shipping anywhere in the world, and 3 shipping to the US. Please follow each hop participant and leave a comment on their blogs.
Now, off you go to the talented Gaby's blog.  Have fun!
Esta imagen de Amy Doodle Stamp Co. estara a mitad de precio durante los días de este hop o durante noviembre 1ro y 2ndo.
Snapdragon Snippets esta ofreciendo dos certificados de $15 dlls cada uno (dos ganadoras).  Tambien Dilo En Español estara regalando 6 mini sets de sellos! 3 para ganadoras de todas partes del mundo y 3 para ganadoras que radican en los EU, Puerto Rico o Hawaii.  
Por favor comenten y sigan a todas las participantes de este hop.
Ahora a brincar a el blog de la talentosa Gaby. Que se diviertan!

I'd like to enter this in the following challenges:

Through the Craftroom Door -- ATG

D.L. Art -- Nov. Linky Challenge

Creative Cutting Challenge -- ATG

Orange, Black, Cats -- it must be Halloween! for Snapdragon Snippets

Hello, and happy hump day!  How did it get to be Wednesday already? I hope you are having a great week! I am posting today for Snapdragon Snippets.  They have soon many great designs!  The hardest part of this assignment was narrowing down what to make. Since I'm on a quest to get at least 50 Halloween cards made for my nursing home residents, I knew I wanted to make some cards.  Here's what I did....

This first card is the SDS Halloween Black Cat Rocker Card (Silhouette Online Store). It is also available as part of the JGW Bewitched Bootique kit at SVG Attic. OR, you can look for this file in the BRAND NEW Snapdragon Snippets Store!
 It was very fun to put together, with it's various layers to cut and assemble.  There is a tutorial here that can help also.

I also made two very easy cards -- 5 minute assembly.  You gotta love that!

These cards are the SDS Candy Corn Card, found in the Silhouette Online Store.  They can also be found at SVG Attic as part of the Spooky Cards set.

Here's one more look at a Candy Corn card-- simple, but really cute!

Halloween is almost here.  I better get my craft on!

Happy Fall, Shaker Style, for Snapdragon Snippets

Today is an exciting day for me.  It is my first day posting for my newest design team -- Snapdragon Snippets!  I was on the sister team, SVG Attic last term, but I've been asked to switch my talents and energies to the SDS design team.  So, here we go!

I've been enthralled with Jodie Warner's files for quite some time now.  She recently released some WondErFul new canning jar files, and I want to make many things with them.  When I saw one of the canning jar card files, I immediately thought - "shaker card"!  So, shaker card it is!

I used the Mason Jar Window Gift Card Box file found in the Silhouette Online Store, or the JGW Neighbor Gift Set at the SVG Attic Store.

Papers, feather stamps, and sentiment stamp are from Close To My Heart.  The Fall-colored sequins are from Bella Creationz.

Snapdragon Snippets files have a world of possibilities.  This is going to be a great adventure!

I'd like to enter this in the following challenges:

Die Cut Divas -- Change of Season
Ladybug Crafts -- Autumn/Halloween (1 of 3)
Through the Purple Haze -- Shaped Cards
Great Impressions Stamps -- Autumnal Elegance

Sunshine and Blue Skies -- for SVG Attic

Hello, and happy Tuesday!  This is my last post for SVG Attic.  My time, this term, is nearly over. I have LOVED being on this team -- watching the company grow, working with the fantastic designs, and experiencing the friendships have been awesome.  I want to thank the owners, designers, design team leader, and design team.  I've loved every minute.  Thank you from the bottom of my heart!

I am sending you all off with 2 wishes from one of the newest kits in the SVG Attic store.  I made two very similar cards from the JGW Above It All kit. Soooo many cute things in this kit!

I used the hot air balloon from the kit, sized it to fit on the front of a card, and cut it three times on my Silhouette.  Then, I scored them and glued them together.  The card will lay flat for mailing.

I used a Joy's Life stamp set for the sentiments, as I thought they were very fitting for the cards, and for the message I wanted to leave with you all today.  

Papers are from Close To My Heart.  They retired long ago, but I keep hoarding this cloud paper, using it in little bits. On the second card, I used a We R Memory Keepers Cloud Corner Chomper. The Aqua Blue Timeless Twine finishes off the card.

My wish for all of you today and everyday -- sunshine and blue skies!

I'd like to enter this in the following challenges:

Not Just Cards -- ATG

Sister Act Card Challenge -- ATG
D.L. Art Thankful Thursday -- Sept Linky Party
Creative Cutting Challenge -- ATG (1 of 3)

An Apple (Box) for the Teacher -- for SVG Attic

Looking for the DigiStamps4Joy blog hop?  Please click HERE!

I recently threw a party for one of my staff.  She is cutting way back on her hours with me, and starting a full-time teaching job.  I made her a few things to show her how much we all cared about her.  One of the gifts was this Apple Box from SVG Attic.

I used the optional cupcake cutout in the bottom and the cupcake fit in perfectly.  It didn't last long, though!

This Apple Box is part of the SDS Gearing Up 4 School kit.

I put a tag on top, and wrote a sweet message on it, telling her the things I was thankful for in the 8 years we've worked together.

I've got one last view to share with you of my apple box.

She plans to keep the box on her desk, filled with her favorite candy. I like that idea!

Fall Pumpkins for SVG Attic

September 1st?  How did that happen?  I'm still waiting for summer! We still haven't hit 90 degrees where I live, and we might not now.  We went from winter to a little warmer and we're heading back into winter.

September 1st starts a new contest at SVG Attic and Snapdragon Snippets.  Any Fall themed item will do -- Autumn, Halloween, even School will work. You have all month, and there are gift certificates to be won!

Here's what I made, with a fall theme --

3D Pumpkin Boxes!  

These are part of the JGW "Sam the Scarecrow" kit, found in the SVG Attic store.  The boxes are perfect for home decor or for storing a small gift.

This is the tallest of the boxes:

Here's the smaller one:

These were very fun to make, and they look very Fall-like and festive sitting in my living room. Bring on Fall!

I'd like to enter this in the following Challenge:

Double Click Connections -- Fruit

Christmas Wishes -- for SVG Attic

Happy Tuesday! There's a chill in the air at night here in Northern Wisconsin, reminding all of us that Fall is just around the corner, and Christmas is not that far away.  I've been trying to make several Christmas cards each month throughout the year.  With the help of the delightful SVG Attic JGW Sweet Wishes Card Kit, I've managed to get more than several made this month (pat on the back).  Today, I'm showing you 2 cards, but it's one variation of the same theme.  I used the Vintage Sleigh card to make these:

Both cards are pretty similar, with the only exception being I used designer paper (Echo Park Dots & Stripes) on the sleigh on the top card.  I love how lacy and wintery the sleigh looks!  I used double sided cardstock from Echo Park.  It's actually the same piece of cardstock, just reversed for a different look on each card.  The sentiment is a Unity Stamp Company stamp.  All other cardstock is from Close To My Heart.  The bling is from my stash.

This JGW Sweet Wishes Card Kit is a wonderful kit -- check it out for yourself!

Back To School Blog Hop with SVG Attic and SnapDragon Snippets

Welcome to the SVG Attic-SnapDragon Snippets Back To School blog hop!  We are so excited to have you join us today!

At each stop of the hop we hope you will be inspired by the creativity of the design teams of SVG Attic and Snapdragon Snippets.  You are sure to find many wonderful projects that will be at the top of your crafting lists!  If you happened across this post out of order, please head to the SVG Attic blog to start at the beginning of the hop.

I think box cards are so much fun, so I made one for this hop: 

I used the SVG Attic Back 2 School Cupcake Wrapper set, and the JGW Festive Fourth set on this card.

Here's a close up of the elements:

Designer paper is from Echo Park.  Cardstock is from Close To My Heart and American Crafts.

Now how about some blog hop prizes??

SVG Attic is offering two, yes TWO gift cards to their store for the prizes!

$30 Gift Certificate to SVG Attic

and

$20 Gift Certificate to SVG Attic

What do you need to do to be eligible for these amazing prizes?

1.  Become a follower of each blog in the hop, if you aren't already.  We have some different blogs since our last hop, so please check to make sure you are following them all!

2.  Leave some comment love at each stop.

3.  If you do both of the above, check back here at the SVG Attic blog for the winner on Monday, August 18th!  You have all day today and tomorrow to hop. 

We would also love it if you would stop by the SVG Attic and SnapDragon Snippets' Facebook pages and give us a "Like"!

Now for the blog hop lineup:

SVG Attic blog

Melissa

Julie (you are HERE)
Beth (go here NEXT)

Shary 

Courtney

Jodi
Jearise

Esther
Ruthie
Diane
Gaby
SnapDragon Snippets blog

I hope you have enjoyed this stop on our hop!  Be sure to head on over to the other stops for more Back To School inspiration, comment and become a follower to be eligible for the prizes!

I'd like to enter this in the following challenges:
Double Click Connections -- Back to School
Whimsy Stamps -- Back to School
Cardz TV -- Back to School

Christmas in August -- for SVG Attic

Happy Tuesday, everyone!  I'm trying to get a jump start on my Christmas cards, making one or 2 a month so the task isn't so overwhelming when the holiday season arrives.  SVG Attic recently released a new Christmas card kit, and it was just the inspiration I needed to make a Christmas card:

This card is part of the JGW Sweet Wishes Card Kit.  It is larger than most cards I make, measuring 5x7 -- plenty of space to catch up with family and friends.

Here's another angle:

I used some retired Christmas papers from Close To My Heart on this card, and the bling is from my stash.

Visit the SVG Attic blog for tons of great inspiration and ideas using the wonderful SVG Attic kits.

So Sweet Berries -- for SVG Attic

Hello, and happy Tuesday!  We've had a cool, wet summer here in NW Wisconsin, so strawberry season is going longer than usual this year.  I love berry season!  That was the inspiration behind today's project for SVG Attic.

This shaped card from SVG Attic is called the "Sweet Sentiment Card SVG Collection".

Cards like this are so fun because you can get many different looks depending on the papers you use.  The designer papers on this card are all Echo Park Dots and Stripes. 

I hope you enjoyed this berry sweet card -- gotta go pick berries!