Just a Few Friends Easter Basket Hop

Happy March everyone!! To all my fellow Christians...Happy Ressurection Day.This is such a PURRFECT time of year. I love the idea of spring being connected to the resurrection. Everything is coming back to life, the newness of the season as well as the return of our Lord and Savior who lives within. It's also a wonderful time to rid ourselves of past hurt, frustrations, disappoints, etc. Let's spring clean and resurrect ourselves to having a new beginning.

I had trouble with this project a bit because I didn't need a basket for Easter. I have a son, and well, let's just say my style of designing will not go over well with him. I purchased him a soccer ball basket months ago. I decided to create a basket for myself, but load it with books that teaches my son about our Lord and Savior. Neo loves to read and be read to, so the contents are great for us all, but the basket is all mine. LOL!

So after hours of PROWLING around in my den, looking for items for my project,  I decided to go with a shabby chic theme,(no surprise) because that's my favorite design style and I think I am pretty good at it. I started with a basic natural wicker basket. I spray painted it pale pink and then lined it with an old curtain I found in the closet that doesn't fit any of the windows in our home. The lace was just too pretty to be hiding in the back of the closet, so I gave it a new life. I also used a fabric floral spray that came off of a  child's dress I bought at goodwill last year. I loved the lace on the dress and will one day use it in a project. Next, I add some sparkly tool, silver and pink beads, I am roses flowers, and bloomer flowers to the sides. Finally, a few eggs and books that teaches about our Lord and Savior and it is complete. I plan to find a book that specifically teaches the resurrection in terminology young children can understand. Closer to Easter, the eggs will be filled with goodies, scriptures, and intrinsic rewards for Neo such as a trip to the bowling alley, go watch the airplanes take off, dinner of your choice, etc.

I hope you enjoy my little faith based, shabby chic basket.  Now pounce on over to Violets channel to see what she is up to. Remember if you started with me, go back to Elsa and start at the beginning. You don't want to miss out on any wonderful projects.

Have a safe and wonderful Easter everyone.

Youtube video sharing the process.

Please POUNCE on through the line up and see what purrfect projects the rest of the den has created.


Elsa http://justafewdesigns.blogspot.com
Krystal http://krystalsnight.blogspot.com
Kimi http://uniquescrappiness.blogspot.com
Suzie http://scrappingsuzieqtt.blogspot.com
Linda http://simpleandsassycreations.blogspot.com
Margaret http://auntmargaretdesigns.blogspot.com
Michelle http://www.creativeoperation.blogspot.com/
Sherence http://proudmommy702.blogspot.com/
Violet http://allthatscrap4him.blogspot.com
Yvette http://daileyscrapper.blogspot.com
Carrie http://wwwcarrie-tumblingaround.blogspot.com

Hugs and blessings,
Sherain (Proudmommy702)

Shabby Chic Wall Plaque

 

I just love anything shabby chic. I want to create a sitting room that surrounds me with lace, pearls, vintage trims, pale colors such as pink, green, white, and  creams. I love florals, diamonds and pearls. So I created this little plaque that has it all and plan to hang it in my future shabby chic sitting room. Enjoy the video.

Just a Few Friends Valentine Gift Bag Hop

Happy Valentines to all and thanks for visiting our February Hop! Just a Few Friends has been steadily working on creating and altering gift bags! We were challanged to create our project using the following colors...RED, PINK, BROWN, BLACK.

I chose the use pink as my main color (of course...you know me). I also used a hint of red and brown. I was recently gifted a muslin bag, so I decided to alter it for this project.
Check out the video of my project.

Sorry, I don't have  photos this month. My computer broke up with my iphone and now he won't  allow her to upload photos tonight. LOL.  Hopefully, they will get back together really soon. I'm tired of their drama. LOL!!!  Enjoy the video.

 

 I hope you like my bag. Now it's time to see all the others.

Okay, so the computer and phone made up this morning. I guess because the Valentine sentiment is in the air. Here are the photos. LOL!

If you arrived on my blog by chance, please head on over to the beginning starting with Elsa http://justafewdesigns.blogspot.com If you've been hopping with us fantastic, now pounce on over to Yvette's blog to see what she is up to.   http://allthatscrap4him.blogspot.com

Thanks for visiting...hugs and purrrs

Elsa http://justafewdesigns.blogspot.com
Suzie http://scrappingsuzieqtt.blogspot.com
Margaret http://auntmargaretdesigns.blogspot.com
Bon http://tootiebeeblebugcreations.blogspot.com
Rj http://thriftycrafterdude.blogspot.com
Michelle http://www.creativeoperation.blogspot.com/
Sherence http://proudmommy702.blogspot.com/
Yvette http://daileyscrapper.blogspot.com
Jules http://thejulebox.com
Carrie http://wwwcarrie-tumblingaround.blogspot.com

Let out a MIGHTY ROAR to Carrie, our newest cub to the family. Her project is Purrrfect. You must pounce on over there and check it out. Welcome to the Den Carrie. It is so nice to have another talented lady amongst us. Hugs and Roars.


We all now have FAN PAGE over on FB! click on the link below,use this url http://justafewfriendz.blogspot.com/ it will take you the PRIDES page where you will find everyones FAN PAGE address so you can come and LIKES US!!! We will be posting not only PRIDE related hops but also other projects we created hoping to inspire you to create!

 

Save the Date: January Blog Hop

Hello and Welcome to 2013!!!
What better way to start the year than with a cute calendar for you to pencil in all your project due dates for the year! The cubs have all been shredding paper, knawing on ribbon and playing with flowers trying to get our 2013 Calendars complete! We would love it if you would pounce over to everyones blog and check out the different style Calendars everyone created! If your here by chance go back to the beginning and start with Elsa If you've been hopping along in order, then head on over to Yvette's  page to see what she is creating. Thanks for visiting . Hope you are having a PURRFECT Day.
Here is the line up. Blessings from the Den.

Elsa http://justafewdesigns.blogspot.com/
Krystal http://krystalsnight.blogspot.com/

Suzie http://scrappingsuzieqtt.blogspot.com/
Linda http://simpleandsassycreations.blogspot.com/
... Margaret http://auntmargaretdesigns.blogspot.com/
Bon http://tootiebeeblebugcreations.blogspot.com/
Rj http://thriftycrafterdude.blogspot.com/
Michelle http://www.creativeoperation.blogspot.com/
Sherence http://proudmommy702.blogspot.com/

Yvette http://daileyscrapper.blogspot.com/

We all now have FAN PAGE over on FB! click on the link below,use this url http://justafewfriendz.blogspot.com/ it will take you the PRIDES page where you will find everyones FAN PAGE address so you can come and LIKES US!!! We will be posting not only PRIDE related hops but also other projects we created hoping to inspire you to create!

Just a Few Friends December Blog Hop:

Snow Globe Ornament

 "Hi and welcome to my den. I can't believe December is here. That means it's the PURRfect time to celebrate many winter holidays. Whether you POUNCING around to prepare for Hunnukah, Christmas or Kwanzaa, it is an awesome time to be surrounded by family and friends. I just love the "appearance" of fresh falling snow, house decorated in festive lights, and of course the Christmas trees and all the trimmings.

Speaking of trees with trimmings, today along with the rest of the PRIDE of Just a Few Friends, I have created a Christmas Ornament. My family would not allow me to put up my traditional shabby chic pink and cream ornaments and ribbons. So this year, I am going with a silver and blue theme which totally welcomes winter. It is so beautiful and actually a rather refreshing change of pace.

I have created  an ornament that I think would look lovely on the tree. Here are a few pics.

Here is a video giving an overview of the elements used:

I purchase the clear ornament from Michael's.
On the inside:  The image is from a 12x12 Christmas paper stack from KandCompany. My sister gifted me the large flaked glitter sometime ago, I have finally found a good use for it. Finally, I used a Martha Stewart pounch to add the little snowflakes inside.
On the outside: I added some 4inch wide lace, ribbons, and I Am Roses flowers to frame it all out. I think it is absolutey PURRfect for our tree.  I hope you like my creation... but there is sooooo much more to see.

Please visit all the Dens in the JustAFewFriends Family. As you hop along with us you will be introduced to 13 different styles! 13 different inspirations to create something beautiful to enjoy your Christmas...If you landed here by chance, visit Elsa's blog so you can hop along from the begining and not miss a thing, if you've been hopping along then pounce on over to Violet's den  http://allthatscrap4him.blogspot.com   to see what she has  created!



Elsa http://justafewdesigns.blogspot.com
Krystal http://krystalsnight.blogspot.com
Kimi http://uniquescrappiness.blogspot.com
Suzie http://scrappingsuzieqtt.blogspot.com
Margaret http://auntmargaretdesigns.blogspot.com
Bon http://tootiebeeblebugcreations.blogspot.com
Rj http://thriftycrafterdude.blogspot.com
Michelle http://www.creativeoperation.blogspot.com/
Sherence http://proudmommy702.blogspot.com/
Violet http://allthatscrap4him.blogspot.com
Yvette http://daileyscrapper.blogspot.com
Jules http://thejulebox.com


Thanks for stopping by.

Just A Few Friends Thanksgiving Hop

Hello everyone.  Thank you for taking time out of your day to prowl around our dens for our Thanksgiving/Fall Hop. We have all been busily creating some awesome thanksgiving home decor items for you  to enjoy. We hope to inspire you all to create a little something to celebrate with over thanksgiving. Our challenge and theme this month was to create something for the home in Fall or Thanks Giving colours.

My project is a table scape. My family is very traditional, yet "informal". We are far more comfortable gathered around our kitchen island rather than the dining table. So I decided to pounce around in the kitchen to make the island a little more "purrfect" for our Thanksgiving feast. I decided to create name plates, mini menus (which are subject to change hehehe), and a small floral container. 
The name plate is simply cut using a spellbinders die. I used one of the KandCompany Fall paper pads. I added some distressed sunflowers, added some glittery/bling letters and I was done. I purchased the pumpkin name tag holder from Michael's right after Halloween.
I also used the same paper pad to create the menus. I cut the layers at 5 1/2 inches and 5 inches. I printed the menu on some vanilla cardstock and used another spellbinders die for the fancy edging.
Finally, the floral container is a large (industrial) tissue roll I got out of my local Marshalls. It was empty and bond to go into the trash. So I rescued it and turned it into a lovely bud vase for silk flowers. I have been prowling every store now on the look out for these tissue rolls. I scored two more at Michaels to complete my table scape. Again I used the same paper and a EK success punch, flowers, and a Recollections wood bird trinket to finish it off. I hope you enjoyed my table scrape. I am roaring with pride over how simple and elegant it turned out.  Now if you would like to see more awesome fall projects, please pounce on over to Violet's blog  http://allthatscrap4him.blogspot.com/ and see what she  created. And if your on my blog by chance, please prowl/pounce on over to Elsa’s blog and start the hop from the beginning!  Enjoy the remainder of the hop. Blessings and Happy Thanksgiving to you all.

Here is the line up for this hop.
Elsa: http://justafewdesigns.blogspot.com/
Krystal: http://krystalsnight.blogspot.com/
Kimi: http://uniquescrappiness.blogspot.com/
...

Suzie: http://scrappingsuzieqtt.blogspot.com/
Bon: http://tootiebeeblebugcreations.blogspot.com/
Rj: http://thriftycrafterdude.blogspot.com/
Michelle: http://www.creativeoperation.blogspot.com/
Sherence: http://proudmommy702.blogspot.com/
Violet: http://allthatscrap4him.blogspot.com/
Yvette: http://daileyscrapper.blogspot.com/
Jules: http://thejulebox.com/

 

Just a Few Friends "Halloween Slider Card Hop"

Hello Everyone,

Thanks for prowling around our Dens to check out our creepy slider cards. You are in for a "purrfect" treat...no tricks. We have all been extra sneaky, creeping and sliding around to make these cards. Please take time to visit each den to see the slithering slider cards. They are sure to be spooktacular.  If you pounced over to my Den by chance, please go back to Elsa first and check out her awesome slider card. Go in order of the line up so you won't miss out on the awesome projects. If you are in the right place, please tell me what you think about  my slider card.

 

 

 

Okay, so this is my very first Halloween card. It is also my first slider card. It was tricky at first, but soooo much fun to create. I used the K and Company paper and a few embellishments  I purchased last year after Halloween. I wanted that card to be a litttle bit creepy, but sweet at the same time. So the cyanide poison and cameo delivered on both. I decided to use purple as the primary color to give it a feminine touch. I also wanted this to be a traditional card so that I could add a photo of my son in his costume. So I attached the slider card to a standard card and added a stamped quote, along with  a photo mat.  If you know anything about me, you know I love flowers, bling, and flatback pearls. I added a flower or two and a bling skull. For the first time in history, I did NOT add flatback pearls to my project.  Okay, not true. if you look at the last photo, you'll notice I added an orange flower with a black flatback pearl. After looking at the card again, I  thought something was needed to break up all the purple lol. I really hope you like the card. It's simple and sweet. Just the way I like things. Please leave a comment and pounce on over to Violets blog to see her amazing mind at work. Thanks for stopping by. Roar!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Here is the line up:

·         Elsa http://justafewdesigns.blogspot.com

Kimi http://uniquescrapiness.blogspot.com

Suzie http://scrappingsuzieqtt.blogspot.com

Linda http://simpleandsassycreations.blogspot.com

Margaret http://auntmargaretdesigns.blogspot.com

Bon http://tootiebeeblebugcreations.blogspot.com

Rj http://thriftycrafterdude.blogspot.com

Michelle http://www.creativeoperation.blogspot.com/

Sherence http://proudmommy702.blogspot.com/

Violet http://allthatscrap4him.blogspot.com

Yvette http://daileyscrapper.blogspot.com