Mambi Cards in an Instant

Hey crafty friends,
Just wanted to make a quick post showing you some cute and super easy cards I made. I'm loving Mambi's cards in an instant! I literally took 20 minutes and made 4 cards!!!! 
Here's a few pics!

Just Chillin' Blog Hop

Welcome to the Just Chillin' Blog Hop

Join us as we celebrate National Penguin Awareness Day by showcasing projects featuring the fun black and white birds, Penguins!!

You should have come from HOLLI, if not Connie Can Crop is the first stop on this Chilly Willy Hop.

This is a one 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 an awesome sponsor and giveaway for this hop!

Creative Kuts

 Cheryl will be giving one lucky winner a $10 shopping spree to her paper piecing store.

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 them a  comment letting them know what you like best about their projects. 

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

You will have until 12:00 am Sunday 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 favorite hot beverage and a warm blanket because we are about to Chill Out!!

Here is my project:

 My Recipe:
-Cricut cartridge- Simply Charmed
-Paper: Recollections
-Kraft bag and ribbon from my stash
-"best friends" chip board piece from Studio G

You have FINISHED THE HOP!!!

Here is our complete line up in case you get lost along the way:

1. Connie- http://www.conniecancrop.blogspot.com
2. Ellen -  http://cardmonkeyspaperjungle.com
3. Jenny - http://crazyaboutcricut.blogspot.com
4. Pam - http://lovebugcreations3.blogspot.com/
5. Beth~ http://thecraftyscrapyard.blogspot.com
6. Nadja~ http://nadjarobbins.blogspot.com/
7. Miranda - www.nanasscrapspot.com
8. Lori - http://scrappinmystressaway.blogspot.com/
9. Robin Lane - http://create-a-latte.blogspot.com/
10. Amanda - http://cricktncrafts.blogspot.com/
11. Jessica- http://craftinandstampin.blogspot.com
12. Holli - http://SunflowerHolli.blogspot.com
13. Wandy - http://greenapplescrapper.blogspot.com

Thanks so much for hopping with us today!!! 

Creepy Cricut Creations Blog Hop!

Hi Everybody! Welcome to the Creepy Cricut Creations Blog Hop! If your here from Cheryl then you're in the right place. If not, then you may want to start at the very beginning HERE. We're celebrating our Cricut machines, and Halloween in this amazing hop! Here's my creepy Cricut creation: I made 3 Spooky cards!! Using the New Simple Holiday Cards Cart. Love this cart! So easy and fun to create cute cards for any occasion! Paper all from Recollections and ribbon from my stash.  

  Click on the pics to enlarge Next up on the hop is Heather- http://paper-junkie.blogspot.com     Blog Hop Prizes: Please be a Blog Follower and Comment on all thru the blogs for a chance to win. The more blogs you comment on the more chances you have to win! 5 PACK OF ACTION WOBBLES! $5 GIFT CERTIFICATE TO JADED BLOSSOM!

Here is the line up in case you get FREAKED out! Buhahahaha! <<(in my evil laugh..lol)

1. Jenny - http://crazyaboutcricut.blogspot.com/
2. Lori - http://scrappinmystressaway.blogspot.com/
3. Cheryl - http://cardsbycg.blogspot.com/
4. Wandy - http://greenapplescrapper.blogspot.com
5. Heather- http://paper-junkie.blogspot.com
6. Sarah - http://sarahvaitstamps.blogspot.com
7. Tracy - http://lovesbuggin.blogspot.com/
8. Carol - http://www.workmanscraps.com
9. Elizabeth - http://www.ejoym.blogspot.com
10. Amanda- http://amandascraftsandmore.blogspot.com/

Cricut Crafts Blog Hop

 

 

Hi There! Welcome to The Cricut Crafts Blog Hop!!

So Glad you can join us!

I simply adore my Cricut and LOVE creating with it!

Hope you like all the projects as much as we enjoyed making Them!

 

Here I created a 2 page layout. Perfect for a little or girl or boy's Bday!

What I used:

Carts: Birthday Bash & Create A Critter

Paper: Recollections Dottie Paper pack, Neutrals, and

Mambi Summer Time stack.

Ribbon and Stickles used from my stash!

 

 

BUT WAIT, THERE'S MORE!!

 

Blog Candy!!

 

$5 GIFT CERTIFICATE TO JADED BLOSSOM!

5 PACK OF ACTION WOBBLES!

To be entered for these prizes:

1 - Please leave a comment on this post with which Cricut you have (or would want!).

2 - Please be a follower of ALL the blogs in this hop (there are only 6, so easy peasy!!).

 

This was your last stop! Thank You so much for hopping along today with us!

I have added the line up below in case you missed anyone!

 

Jenny - http://crazyaboutcricut.blogspot.com/
Heather- http://paper-junkie.blogspot.com

Cheryl - http://cardsbycg.blogspot.com/
Cindy - http://www.cindys-greencricut.blogspot.com/
Kathy - http://kathyand3kids.blogspot.com
Wandy - http://greenapplescrapper.blogspot.com/

Creative Craft Cottage- Buttons and Bows Challenge

Hey Bloggy Peeps,

 

Here is an easel card I made using my scrap chick svg file, MME "breeze" paper stack, and "bon voyage" Tilda stamp. Colored with Prisma colored pencils, 100% mineral spirits (gamsol), and blending stumps. Stamped with Mememto "tuxedo black" ink and stamped on papertrey ink paper white "stampers select 110lb"

 

Hope you guys like!

Here r a few pics!

 

 

If you'd like to submit you project, enter it here:

http://creativecraftcottage.blogspot.co.nz/2013/07/challenge-5-buttons-and-bows.html

 

 

 

What I've been up to....

As promised here are a few things I've been doing....
As you you know I'm a Scrapbook Instructor @ Michaels in Evergreen Park, IL.
My classes have been nothing less than amazing!
Cricut test drive is my #1 class right now and Scrap-In (formerly called Crop Night) is  #2!!

Doing what you love and it being part of your job is AH-MAY-ZINGGG! Being able to create with other women who love the paper crafts as much as you do, is a dream come true!

First take a peek at the gorgeous classroom!

Here are what my classes look like! A bunch of awesome talented ladies who love to craft!

 

 FYI: If you are in the South Chicago (or surronding suburbs) area look me up at Michaels in Evergreen Park! Or to sign up for a class or Scrap-In, email me:

mekayli08@gmail.com

 

 

9140 S. Western Ave.

  Evergreen Park, IL 60805
(708) 423-1399

 

Hey hey hey!!!

Hey bloggy ppl!
Hope all is well in your scrappy world! As for me I have tons to post just gotta find the time to organize all my pics. Then I promise to post! I've been coloring, scrapbooking, and just educating myself with tips and tricks of the trade! Can't wait to share my journey with you! And keep in mind the old is the new New! Well in my book anyway!...Hahaha!