Teacher Appreciation Gifts

I had to make a few gifts for the boys teachers for Teacher Appreciation Week. Of course I had all these plans to make them something for each day but that never happened :( I have 3 teachers to make for, 2 female-1 male.  Guy teachers are not the easiest to gift! 
So...Here is what I came up with:

 

For Aidens Kindergarten teacher, I made a red tumbler with a cut out of a stick figure teacher. The back of the cup has Mrs. Warner on it.

For Jayce's 3rd grade teacher, I made another tumbler. He is a huge FSU Seminoles Fan so I cut out their logo for this one. And the back has Mr. Laing on it

Logan's 2nd grade teacher I went a a different route with. She is in love with frogs! Everything in the class is ONLY frogs! So I made her a bucket that has her name (Ms. Ponga) with frogs on it. I added 3d flowers I cut with the cameo (got the flowers from the SIL store). For the stems, I used fun green striped straws! 

I filled each container/cup up with hershey kisses that I stamped with fun school sayings from Jaded Blossoms Teacher Appreciation Candies.

And finally, I added a little hang card to each gift. I was too tired to make individual cards so I made tags. Everything (dies and stamp images) came from Jaded Blossom as well. The ink and makers are all Close To My Heart .

Thanks for stopping by! I know it was a little winded and picture heavy but I wanted to try and get it all in for you! 

Enjoy your weekend =)

Disney Pixar Blog Hop May 4th

Welcome to the Disney Pixar Blog Hop  

  

Today we invite you to come check out this great group of crafters who will be showcasing cards, layouts, or projects featuring our favorite Disney Pixar Characters. 

Connie Can Crop is the first stop on this fun Blog Hop.

This is a one day blog hop and we appreciate your leaving a comment to encourage all my fabulous crafty friends to continue sharing their ideas and creations.  

We have an awesome sponsor and giveaway for this hop!

The Paper Nest Dolls

Original and hand-drawn, all images are unique and special, and inspired by her children. 

The Paper Nest Dolls will be giving away a $25 gift certificate to one lucky person. This gift certificate is redeemable at The Paper Nest Dolls and may be used to purchase rubber stamps and digital stamps only.  

So 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 us a comment letting us know what you like best about our projects.  

Then come back to Connie Can Crop and post that you followed the rules.

You will have until 9:00 pm Sunday to finish the hop and leave your comments. 

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

 Ready to join in the fun?

For my project, I created 2 autograph books for a good friend of mine. She was taking her boys to Disney for the 1st time ever! When I dropped the books off to them, their look was priceless =) Made my heart melt a little! lol

I used Creative Memories Disney paper for all the pattern paper. The solid cardstock was from Michaels (love how their brand cuts in my machines!) I took a new punch that i just got (EK Sucess Lines & Dots edger) for the bored on the black.

The best part!? I pulled out my bind it all for the VERY FIRST TIME! I've had it for a good 8 months or so and it sat in my closet :( so this was a great reason to finally use it! Love that machine now!

I used pop dots on their names to make them stand out a little. 

Each book had about 20 pages in them. I matted each white page (each book as 2 different colors in it). 

Hope you enjoyed my project today 

       Up next is Miranda !!  

Here's our lineup in case you get lost:

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

2. Raquel http://kraftykaboose.blogspot.com

3. Michele http://michelescraftroom.blogspot.com

4. Holli http://Sunflowerholli.blogspot.com

5. Angela http://www.crazy3monkeys.blogspot.com

6. Miranda http://www.nanasscrapspot.com

7. Wandy http://greenapplescrapper.blogspot.com

8. Lori http://scrappinmystressaway.blogspot.com

Thanks for hopping with us today! 

Play Ball!

End of our baseball season is here...like tomorrow! I was the team mom for Aiden's T-Ball team the Cardinals and I loved every minute of it! There were times when the coach couldn't be there, or needed help and I got to fill in! It was so much fun! I made 2 cute little cards for both the coach and assitant for the end of season party tomorrow night after our last game! 

My 1st card is for our head coach, Coach Jet. He is a phenomenal coach and was fantastic with the kids! 

I used a cute file from SVG Cutting Files called Play Ball. Of course, I had to make his uniform match the Cardinals =) 

The stamp is from Jaded Blossom's School Rules set. I also used a die from their Candy Charms and Banners Die set.  Added some American Craft twine around the middle of the card. 

The best part!? He WOBBLES!!!!!! How fun right?! 

The inside is also stamped with JB's School Rules set. 

This card is for the assitant coach, Coach Chris. I got both files from the Silhouette Store for .50 each! Score! The inside of this card is stamped with the same thank you as the above card. 

Thanks for stopping by! 

Peace, Love & Cupcakes!

I love going to birthday parties! Especially little girls cause I get to shop for them! We had a 6th birthday party to go to this afternoon and let me tel you, she is a little diva that one! I made her a cute little card, matching envelope and then I jazzed up her gift bag too! 

All the cardstock that was used is American Crafts, as well as the twine and glitter. The stamps came from Jaded Blossom! 

I cut the peace sign, heart and cupcake out with my Cameo (all images came from their online store!) The American Crafts cardstock cuts like butta' with that machine! I used Jaded Blossoms "hey cupcake" set for the sentiment on the front. 

The twine on the cupcake and the glitter on the "flame" is also American Crafts. 

The inside of the card is stamped with Jaded Blossoms "sweet birthday wishes" set.

For the envelope, I used Jaded Blossoms "candy charms and banners dies" for the blue and then I stamped the letters with their "alphabet candies" set. I strung it up with some American Crafts twine. 

The card set together! I only use Close To My Heart ink for all my stamps. I LOVE how it goes on so crisp, doesn't run and lasts forever! 

I got this cute image from the silhouette store. I have all the numbers now cause I loved it! I used fat pop dots to get the 6 a little off the bag. 

And here is everything together! 

Thanks for checking out my post today! Go take a look at Endless Create-A-Bilities for some more fun, simple projects from some crafty ladies =)

April Showers Bring May Flowers BlogHop

Welcome to the "April Showers Bring May Flowers" Blog Hop!  

We're so happy you could join us today!  

 You should have arrived fromClaire.  If you happened to come across my blog or are joining me from your dashboard, head over to Miranda's blog to start at the beginning.  We don't want you to miss any of the fun!

We will be showcasing Spring like projects or projects with a rain or flower theme! In addition to seeing a lot of awesome creations, there is some blog candy available too.  Miranda will be giving away a gift card from either Michael's or JoAnn's (winner's choice).  To be eligible for the blog candy, you are required to visit each stop in the hop and leave a comment!  The winner will be announced Wednesday, Apirl 24th on Miranda's blog! 

Here is "project #2" of mine. I say this because my 1st card got destroyed hours before needing to be blogged! Just my luck =)

I found this cute little rainy day owl from the Silhouette Store. I will say, I don't care for the little red lines under her eyes. Those will be omitted next time! Reminds me of football! lol I stamped the bottom the bottom of the card with a cute little stamp from Jaded Blossom as well!

I know this is a quick little post, but like I said, I was super rushed to get this 2nd one finished!

Now you can hop on over to Ashley W

  Should you get lost along the way, here is the entire line up: 

Miranda - http://www.nanasscrapspot.com/

Vanessa http://wwwpaperkraftsunlimiteddesings.blogspot.com/

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

Claire -http://www.scrapmyway.blogspot.com/

Angela - http://www.crazy3monkeys.blogspot.com/

Ashley W - http://marinewifesscrappinlife.blogspot.com/

Lluvia- http://sweetbirdmemories.blogspot.com/

Robin - http://cutonedesignsbyrobin.blogspot.com/

Vicki - http://scrapbookingcreationsbyvicki.blogspot.com/

Sarah - http://www.sarahbiswabic.blogspot.com/

Sandy- http://www.scrapbookblessings.blogspot.com/

Patti - www.pattilynncreations.blogspot.com

Tara - http://www.craftindesertdivas.blogspot.com/

Daphne- http://craftyscrapsofstuff.blogspot.com/

Laura- http://awhittlebitcrafty.blogspot.com/

Sarah Mae - http://itswhatkeepsmesane.blogspot.com/

Mary Ann - http://scrappingg.blogspot.com/

Easter Blog Hop

Welcome to the "Easter" Blog Hop!  

We're so happy you could join us today!  

If you came from Teresa then you are in the right place.  If you are visiting from your dashboard or just happened by please go to Miranda's blog to start at the beginning, you don't want to miss any of the fun! 

In addition to seeing a lot of awesome Easter creations, there is some blog candy available too.  Miranda will be giving away a Michael’s gift card.  To be eligible for the blog candy, you are required to visit each stop in the hop and leave a comment!  The winner will be announced Wednesday, March 27th on my blog! 

Here is my project for the Easter Hop =)

I used an SVG file from SVGcuttingfiles called Bunny Candy Tube Holder. I used one of the candy tubes from Close To My Heart which can be found here. I love these fun little tubes! I stickled the bunnies ears and love how they sparkle! 

I hope you enjoyed my project today! 

I am also going to be entering this into the SVG Cutting Files spring theme Challenge! Fingers crossed =)

Linked up over at Craftin Desert Diva's Linky Party! 

Next on the hop is Shelley.

Should you get lost along the way, here is the entire line up: 

1. Miranda
2. Rhonda
3. Robin
4. Sandy
5. Teresa
6. Angela
7. Shelley
8. Pam
9. Tess
10. Mary Ann
11. Mary
12. Tara
13. Christine
14. Sharon
15. Sarah
16. Carla
17. Heather
18. Holli

Happy Easter!!!!  We hope you enjoyed the hop today!

St. Patty's Day Blog Hop

Welcome to the St. Patty's Day Blog Hop! 

I'm so happy you can join all of us as we show so super craft St. Patty's Day projects! 

If you came from Julie's blog, then you are in the right place! If not, please start at Ashley's blog...you don't want to miss ANY of the fun! 

In addition to all the fun projects, there is also some prizes and sponsor prizes so check out Ashley's blog for more details! 

I made a fun treat box and card for my project today. 

I used Silhouette's free shape of the week for this fun rainbow and pot of gold! I used my stickles to add gold in the pot and to jazz up the clover. I stamped the cloud with Jaded Blossom's Lucky Treats "follow the rainbow" stamp. I used CTMH ink in Gypsy =)

I also used Jaded Blossom's treat box to hold the M&M's in! 

I made a simple card to go along with the treat. The rainbow is from Paper Piecings by Nikki and was her freebie for the day! I popped the rainbow up with some thick pop dots to stick out a little (& because I couldn't get my wobble to work too good!) I stamped the bottom with Jaded Blossom's Got Candy? set.

Please click on to check out Candace's awesome project! 

Thanks for hopping along with all of us today! 

Here is the complete lineup in case you get lost along the way =)

1. Ashley
2. Teresa
3. Miranda
4. Crystal
5. Jessie
6. Julie
7. Angela
8. Candace
9. Jamie
10. Pam
11. Kim
12. Esther
13. Mary