World Card Making Day Blog Hop 6th Oct. - Day 5

Hello crafters and welcome to The World Cardmaking day blog hop DAY 5 on this the 6th October.
This is the last day of this wonderful blog hop and I hope you have enjoyed all the beautiful and cute cards that were made.
 
As it is World Cardmaking Day some of the participants of the hop are donating cards to  charity. Plus in the line up  you will find a UK crafting celebrity taking part among us mere mortal crafters !!!

There is mega blog candy on offer too from the hop sponors:-

Crafty Catz 

 is donating this mega bundle - thats a whopping £145 worth of goodies!!

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Bows & Berries

 are offering 3 free digis of your choice

Plus 

for the "duration of the blog hop ONLY" 

 get 50% off any digis - just simply quote BB50 at the checkout .

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Amy Shaw - craft presenter on  QVC 

is offering Woodware goodies -pic to follow

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CBGM - thats me !

is offering

Each day remember to leave  comments on ALL the blogs in the hop as you need to comment to be eligible to win the prizes, divided up into a top 3, and Gill will announce the winners  later in the week after the hop closes.


Here are three that I plan on donating...

I am more a paper piecing kind of crafter but I wanted to do something with stamps since I have so many of them.

 Happy fall ya'all! I figured I needed a fall card in the mix so here it is.

 The paper I used to adhere the stamped paper to his homemade paper I made this past spring with my children.

This little girl is colored with Bic markers and Crayola pencils. I dabbed on a layer of Mod Podge to give her and her chicks some texture.


Thank you for looking and now on to Amy Jo's

1. Gill http://creationsbygillm.blogspot.com/
2. Pamela – http://craftycatzpapercraft.blogspot.com/
3. Mindy - http://papercreationsbymindyblog.blogspot.com
4. Debs -  http://debbeescds.blogspot.com/
5. Tanya www.scrappinkymomma.blogspot.com
6. Angela (AJ) http://fistfullofglittercardsbyaj.blogspot.com/
7. Brynn - http://www.flairandfrillscreativity.blogspot.com
8. Haidee http://created2bunique.blogspot.com/
9. Shannon - www.purplelionpaper.com/blog
10. Jearise - http://lorbysworld.blogspot.com/  <---You are here
11. Amy Jo- http://lv2scrapandfibrofacts.blogspot.com<---Please go here 

Haunted House Blog Hop Winner

The winner for yesterday's Haunted House Blog Hop was Deb from Scrappinmamma. I used random.org to pick my winner. If you posted twice, I only counted your first post. : )

Deb wrote:
What a fabulous idea for a shadow box... love the colors. Thanks for having me in your hop.

Congratulations Deb!

Haunted House Blog Hop - Oct. 4th

Beware! This is a blog hop of haunted houses where Halloween fright is glowing in the windows as ghosts and witches fly through the air...

I'll be your Elvira, Mistress of the Dark, for this hop so begin here. I have provided some Halloween blog candy for all those that leave comments at all blogs along the way. The drawing will be on October 6th using Random.org. The winner will receive: K & Company Ghostly Greetings 12 x 12 paper pack, Stickles distress glitter glue pack, and EK Sticko's haunted house sticker pack.

Jearise Havenga - http://lorbysworld.blogspot.com/ <--- You are knocking on my door.
Lynne Kirsch - http://slasewcraftiness.blogspot.com/  <--- Please knock on Lynne's door next.
Sherry Brown - http://www.patternsbysher.blogspot.com/
Jenny Johnson - http://www.crazyaboutcricut.blogspot.com/
Janet Smith - http://ladyluvbug.blogspot.com/
Vicki Rayburn - http://mawmawsthoughts.blogspot.com/
Janet Nagai -http://createatdreamscrapbooks.blogspot.com/
Cyndie Smith - http://www.cyndiepaperboutique.wordpress.com/
Lisa Peters - http://handmadewithlove-lisa.blogspot.com/
Deborah Foti - http://www.scrappingmamma.net/
Lisa Pontious~ http://honeybearzdesigns2011.blogspot.com/
Jessica Bedolla - http://scrappyluvs.blogspot.com/
Amy Voltz - http://www.lovetocrop.com/
Robin Scott - http://www.scrapandchat.blogspot.com/
Michelle Hull - http://www.craftychelle.blogspot.com/

Don't you just love haunted houses? Where the door creaks open and Boo! comes from no where?

I have fallen in love with shadow boxes and decided that is what I wanted to make so here it is...

 There was a glare on the glass that I was helpless to shot without.

I am so proud of this house. I designed it and made the svg in Inkscape. I've made a few other things but this one so far is the best. It needs some more work so I'm not passing the file on quite yet but I plan to in the next week or so, so please check back often if you are interested in grabbing it.

 I used regular Mod Podge on the witch. I dabbed it on to give it a uneven layer. The moon has gliter Mod Podge but I just couldn't get a good picture. It really sparkles.

These two show the layering I did. I had up to three layers I was working with.

Paper Used: K & Company stack like what I am giving away.
          DCWV: The Midnight Spell stack from last year and the Harvest Gathering Stack from this year.
Bats, spiders, and Pumpkins stickers:  Darico
Gravestones: Martha Steward gravestone punch and stamp set
Cricut Cartridges: October 31st - tree cut at H8 inches linked (twice - once in a solid green and once in wood designed paper) , gate cut at H2.00 inches linked
     Happy Hauntings - witch cut at H2 inches linked
     3 Birday on Parade - yellow background moon cut at W3 inches and H 6.69 inches and green moon
                                     cut at W 2. 90 x H 6.47
Ghosts: Free SVG file from Images by Heather M using transparency paper.
Ribbon: Studio g



Please continue from my blog to Sherry's Blog

Breast Cancer Awareness Blog Hop Winner and Invite

Drum roll please... The winner of the Pink Ribbon key chain from the Breast Cancer Awareness Blog Hop, Oct. 1, is

Donna Phelan

Please email me your home address at jeariseh@hotmail.com.

I'm jumping in hosting my first blog hop and you are all invited to come see what my crafty friends and I have been up to. The theme was haunted house so there should be some good Halloween ideas brewing. Please join us all day tomorrow and hop around and see what was whipped up in a spooky manor.

All Things Royal Blog Hop - Day 2

We all need to feel alike a princess once in awhile so this blog hop is here in hopes you'll feel that way when you get done. Hop through the blogs and see all the creative things royal and make sure to stop by our hostess Jamies' blog because she has some blog candy to pass your way.

Our sponsor for this hop is Jen's Digi store which is giving a $5.00 gift certificate to their site so check out her adorable digis at http://www.jensdigistamps.com/

1. Jamie- http://myamusinglife.blogspot.com <--- Please go Here or Start Here 
2. Ashley - http://theglamoroussideofscrapping.blogspot.com
3. Mindy - http://papercreationsbymindyblog.blogspot.com/
4. Janet R. - http://janetscreativeworld.blogspot.com
5. Gina - http://californiascrappin-gcinderella21.blogspot.com/
6. Barbara-http://barbarab3.blogspot.com/
7. Janet S. - http://ladyluvbug.blogspot.com/
8. Lisa P - http://handmadewithlove-lisa.blogspot.com/
9. Shannon - http://www.purplelionpaper.com/blog
10. Theresa - www.thescrapbookingqueen.com
11. Princess Penelope - http://thescrapbookingqueen-princesspenelope.blogspot.com/
12. Amy Jo - http://lv2scrapandfibrofacts.blogspot.com
13. Janet N. - http://www.createatdreamscrapbooks.blogspot.com/
14. Jearise - http://lorbysworld.blogspot.com/ <---You are Here 

How lucky can you get? I had this blog hop which I am in and my daughter had a birthday party to go to  on the same day so I made a card that worked for both.

I think if you are royalty you should be able to yell at any given moment, "Bring on the cake," and it should arrive. I know, I know...in my dreams. A girl can dream though, can't she? : )

Card Stock: light purple cut at 11 inches by 4 1/2. I was going for a A2 card but once I started cutting preferred a more square card.

Crown Cut: Birthday Bash Cricut cartridge cut at height 4.00 inches linked.
Crown Paper: DCWV Cotton Bloom stack

Stamp: i-cling

rick rack: Disney's Where Dreams Begin

Have a royal day!

Breast Cancer Awerness Blog Hop

 If you're looking for the "All Things Royal" Blog Hop - CLICK HERE

Hello everyone and welcome to the Breast Cancer Awareness blog hop!! We want to spread the news about this deadly disease that could be cured if it is diagnosed in time. I know that each and everyone of us has been touched by someone with cancer or has had it themselves. Please invite your family and friends to participate in the hop. Losing a family member or friend to this disease is very difficult. I hope you all hop through this journey with us.

Our hostess would love it if you would hop back to the beginning when you're done and let her know which project you liked the most  http://vintageheartfeltdesigns.blogspot.com . Our hostess will be giving away a bag of goodies that can be used to scrap with plus a $15.00 gift certificate. You must leave a comment on each blog and become a member of each blog to be eligible for the candy, if you are already a member please mention that in your comment.

There are three wonderful sponsors for this hop:

Our first sponsor is Jillian Vance who's favorite color is pink and who will be offering a set of her stamps.

Our second sponsor is Micelle from Cloud 9. She is offering a $20.00 GC to use on her sight.

Jennifer Restivo will be offering a $10 GC to amazon.com or oh my crafts.

Here is the line up for this hop that we are sure will open your eyes and remind you to get an exam or to encourage someone you love to.

1. Denise - http://vintageheartfeltdesigns.blogspot.com/
2. Kari - http://purplefuntastickcreations.wordpress.com/
3. Faith - http://faithfulecreations.com
4. Haidee- http://created2bunique.blogspot.com/
5. Becky - http://beckscricards.blogspot.com
6. Bunny - http://bunnyrunswithscissors.blogspot.com/
7. Jillian - http://princessandthepaper.blogspot.com/
8. Amy Jo - http://lv2scrapandfibrofacts.blogspot.com
9. Gill  - http://creationsbygillm.blogspot.com
10. Jennifer - www.craftycardgallery.blogspot.com
11. Paula D http://www.scrapyourworld1.blogspot.com
12. Tonya Wilson- http://creativeaddictiontopaper.blogspot.com/
13. Debbie Trevenen  http://debbiescrafttime.blogspot.com/
14. Carol Carlson http://cardstockscissorsandglue.blogspot.com/
15. Pam Bray  http://pammejo-scrapbookflair.blogspot.com/
16. Linda Simpson  http://lindasimpsoncraftypieceofheaven.blogspot.com/
17. Linda Jover  http://lindaspinkcraftroom.com
18. Michelle Peak  http://queenofmycraftroom.blogspot.com/
19. Ellen Jarvis  http://www.cardmonkey-business.blogspot.com
20. Jearise  http://lorbysworld.blogspot.com/ <---You are Here.
21. Brynn  www.flairandfrillscreativity.blogspot.com <---Please go Here.
22. Charity Donaldson http://scrapfaire.blogspot.com
23. VinDeeLoo (Denise Lewis) http://vindeeloosthisnthat.blogspot.com
24. Jamie http://craftygirl21.blogspot.com/
25. Donna Lee http://ottersln.blogspot.com/
26. Rachelle Larsen- http://creationsbyrachelle.blogspot.com
27. Kristy Asche - http://scraptasticalkreations.blogspot.com
28. Sylvia- www.bellascrapbookdesigns.blogspot.com
29. Cathy http://deesdesignsfrommyheart.blogspot.com

This is a little pink card with a BIG job. I thought it would be nice to make a reminder card to send out to friends to remind them that October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and to encourage them to get their early breast exam.

I used a brad to hold on the little appointment note so it can be removed and put on a bulletin board or calendar.

Flower card: Wild Cartridge cut at unlinked 8.50 width and 4.00 height on light pink plain card stock by Recollections
Flower: I'm not for sure since I cut extras when I'm working on other projects but it is from a one of my Cricut cartridges and is a six pedal flower in a darker shade of pink card stock.
Stamp: Think Pink by Hampton Art
Ink for stamp and edges: Complimentary shades of dark pink and white from ColorBox with clear embossing powder over stamp.
Bic Markers were used to color the little flower pedals and leaves.
Ribbon: Simply Grosgrain by Offray #CA07795
Background Paper: American Girl paper stack
Inside Circle with saying: Ashlyn's Alphabet circle cut at 2 inch width
Inside Circle with Appointment Info: Alphalicious circle with hole cut at 1.50 inches height

I'm also giving away Blog Candy for this hop. This Pink Ribbon key chain. I put it together myself. : ) Just make sure you become a follower or are one already and leave me a comment and I'll be having a drawing using random.org on Sunday and I'll notify the winner on here and by email.

All Things Royal Blog Hop - Day 1

 If you're looking for the Breast Cancer Awareness Blog - Click Here

We all need to feel alike a princess once in awhile so this blog hop is here in hopes you'll feel that way when you get done. Hop through the blogs and see all the creative things royal and make sure to stop by our hostess Jamies' blog because she has some blog candy to pass your way.

Our sponsor for this hop is Jen's Digi store which is giving a $5.00 gift certificate to their site so check out her adorable digis at http://www.jensdigistamps.com/

1. Jamie- http://myamusinglife.blogspot.com <--- Please go Here or Start Here 
2. Ashley - http://theglamoroussideofscrapping.blogspot.com
3. Mindy - http://papercreationsbymindyblog.blogspot.com/
4. Janet R. - http://janetscreativeworld.blogspot.com
5. Gina - http://californiascrappin-gcinderella21.blogspot.com/
6. Barbara-http://barbarab3.blogspot.com/
7. Janet S. - http://ladyluvbug.blogspot.com/
8. Lisa P - http://handmadewithlove-lisa.blogspot.com/
9. Shannon - http://www.purplelionpaper.com/blog
10. Theresa - www.thescrapbookingqueen.com
11. Princess Penelope - http://thescrapbookingqueen-princesspenelope.blogspot.com/
12. Amy Jo - http://lv2scrapandfibrofacts.blogspot.com
13. Janet N. - http://www.createatdreamscrapbooks.blogspot.com/
14. Jearise - http://lorbysworld.blogspot.com/ <---You are Here

Have you ever had one of those craft moments where the light bulb goes off at the last minute? That's what happened to me... I decided to learn to use Inkscape. (Inkscape is a vector program used for drawing and making svg files to use with die cutting machines.) The first few times I attempted it was a disaster and I became frustrated quickly but hubby came to may rescue full of patients and I am showing off the first thing I have ever designed and cut out with my new skills: a castle. A royal lady needs a castle to live in. : )

I was going to put the castle on a card or do a layout with it and I had an idea in my mind but not for sure what when a package arrived for me yesterday afternoon. I opened my Oriental Trading package and there on top was the Faniciful Fairies scrapbook paper I got on clearance.  The very first page I looked at I fell in love with and I realized my die cut castle would look perfect on it!

I used regular card stock in light purple and dark purple. I used a drawing pencil to draw the stones and color them and then I blended it and finally added a coat of Mod Podge so the pencil would keep from smudging. I used my Colorbox inks to smear the door and windows and finally I used DCWV's Metallic Stack in purple for the trim and tops of the castle. I also layered the peaks of the castle.

There was an already light fairy dust pattern on the paper so I went over that in Stickles using colors: purple, yellow, green and pink. It even outs the lifted/raised effect of the castle and adds some bling to the page.

I hope you have enjoyed looking at my layout and please leave me a comment. I love to read them. Also, if you would be interested in the castle SVG file state that in your comment. I have a few things to fix on it but would do so if enough people would like to have it.

Thanks for hopping your royal hopper and now hop on over to Jamie's blog to see what royalty she's been up to and beware of frogs begging kisses along the way. : )