Mermaids & Monograms: September 2014

September 21, 2014

The Barnyard Bash Blog Hop Day #2

Welcome to the Barnyard Bash Blog Hop Day #2

Old Mac Donald had a farm E..I..E..I..O
With lots of barnyard critters and tons of fabulous inspiration!
We are so glad you came back for our 2nd day of the Barnyard Bash.

Connie Can Crop is playing Old Mac Donald for this hop and is the first stop on this super fun Blog hop so if you missed out on yesterday please start at Connie's blog for the day #1 projects.

This is a two day blog hop and we appreciate your leaving a comment for all of these talented friends who are here sharing their ideas and creations.

We have two awesome sponsors and giveaways for this hop!

Connie Wallenbrock

http://stores.ebay.com/Connies-Crafty-Cart

You could win an awesome package of Prima Goodies from Connie's Crafty Cart.

AND

Lucy Kelleher

is giving away a $10 gift certificate to CTMH

http://lucyk.ctmh.com

What do you need to do to win? Easy... become a follower of each of the fabulous blogs in this hop and leave each of them a comment letting them know what you like best about their projects.

You will have until 12:00 am Monday to finish the hop and leave your comments.

Winners will be announced on Wednesday at Connie Can Crop.

Be sure to follow everyone and leave a comment along the way!

Grab your pitchforks and your overalls because this hoe down is about to begin!!

Now, onto my project! I actually made 2 for this hop...I just couldn't decide which one I wanted to make, so I did them both!

I bought this cute cow image from the SIL store and it came as a print and cut file. I added him onto a wobble because why not? they are so much fun! I used a Jaded Blossom mini tag and stamped it with one of their "farm candies" stamps. I embossed my red paper for some extra texture and added cute washi tape to the middle!

My 2nd card was also done with the Silhouette. I added these cute farm animals to a background and did a print n cut with them (cut out the background, but not the animals). The wood grain paper is also from the SIL store. I added that mat to a purple background and put a gold sparkly piece of ribbon around the bottom. I stamped the card with a Jaded Blossom stamp from their "udderly adorable" set.

Up next is the talented Linda!

Here is our complete line up for day #2 in case you get lost along the way!

1. Connie- http://conniecancrop.blogspot.com

2. Debbie - http://craftydeb-ddscrafts.blogspot.com

3.Pam - http://lovebugcreations3.blogspot.com/

4.Darlene (The Crafting Journals)-http://www.thecraftingjournals.com

5.Alicia http://goldengoddessdesigns.blogspot.com

6.Lisa - http://honeybearzdesigns2011.blogspot.com/

7.Angela - www.crazy3monkeys.blogspot.com

8.Linda - http://www.lindascreativity.blogspot.com

9. Jessica- http://craftinandstampin.blogspot.com

10.Haidee-http://created2bunique.blogspot.com/

11.Lori - http://scrappinmystressaway.blogspot.com/

12. Melissa - http://papershenaniganz.blogspot.com//

Thanks so much for joining us for such a fun day!

September 17, 2014

Scrappin' Madge's Birthday Hop

Welcome to Scrappin' Madge's Happy Birthday blog hop! We are so glad you could join us today! Between all the fantastic Birthday inspiration and super yummy blog candy, you surely won't be disappointed! You will want to start at Madge's blog 1st if you happened to just stumble over here. If you can from Jenny's awesome blog, then you are in the right spot!

I put together a quick, but fun card for this hop! Super easy to make. I took a card base (i LOVE the kraft cards Michaels sells!) and I put a fun polka dot sheet on top. Added a polaroid frame that i adhered with foam tape to pop it off the card. Some balloons, bling and a fun "happy Birthday" stamp from Jaded Blossom finished it off!