Scrapbooksteals.com April Blog Hop

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Welcome! I am so happy to have you here today for the Scrapbooksteals.com Blog Hop! I was so excited when I found out I would be working with the Studio Calico Wood Veneers. They are one of my favorite scrapbooking embellishments and they come in so many different designs.  One of my favorite things about them is that the possibilities are endless. I was sent the Scalloped Circles and I couldn't have been happier.

For the blog hop, I decided to use Stickles to create some fun Spring decor. 

I grabbed some paper, chipboard letters, wire, Stickles, wood block, and my wood veneers and got to work. My hubby was sweet enough to drill 5 holes in the block for me and it was pretty easy assembly after that. 

Before I covered the veneers is Stickles, I laid them out and attached wire to the back using E600. After the glue was dry, I applied the Stickles and let dry overnight. While those are drying, I cut my paper to size, applied it with some spray adhesive and let dry. After a few minutes, I sanded down the paper edges and inked them.  After applied the letters, I let it sit overnight. The next day i just found the holes, stuck some E600 in along with the flowers and let dry. (Just to be on the safe side, I put more glue in the holes as the other glue slid into the hole. Those flowers aren't going anywhere!)

Besides home decor projects, these veneers were so fun to use on cards and layouts.

 If you haven't tried the wood veneers yet, you are missing out. Head on over and steal some and then keep hopping! These ladies have some wonderful projects if you are still on the fence about them. You won't be sorry!

1. Scrapbook Steals - http://scrapbook.steals.com/wp/
2. Scrapbooking Is Cheaper Than Therapy - Staci Jones (http:// scrapbookingischeaperthantherapy.blogspot.com/) (You are here)
3. Michelle Phiippi.com - Michelle Philippi (http://www.michellephilippi.com/) (Go here next!)
4. Spacey Stacey's Scrappy Goodness - Stacey Mentor (http://spaceystaceyscrappygoodness.blogspot.com/)
5. Paper Memories by Brenshevia - Brenshevia Baker (http://brensheviapapermemories.blogspot.com/)
6. Scrappin' Mama! - Stacia Brandt (http://happyandscrappytoo.blogspot.com/)
7. So Many Scraps - Sue Kithcart (http://www.somanyscraps.blogspot.com/)
8. Stamping Starlette - Erica Bass (http://stampingstarlette.blogspot.com/)

 Make sure you leave a comment on each blog by Sunday night. A winner will be drawn from one commenter for a $20 gift code to Scrapbooksteals.com.

On Monday, I will draw one lucky commentator's name from this blog post to win these fabulous wood veneers so make sure you leave a comment!

If you are new to my blog, be sure to follow on the right hand side via Google Friend connect.  I am giving away a fabulous prize package when I reach 50 followers. You don't want to miss out!

Kiwi Lane April Blog Hop

Welcome! Welcome! I am so happy to have you here today! Thanks for joining me from Marisa's blog. I hope that you are having a ton of fun on this hop and enjoying all the great ideas. I love seeing what everyone creates.

The featured templates for the month at Kiwi Lane Designs are Chestnut Drive, Celebrate, and Tiny Floral. All three are fabulous and were so much fun to use that I couldn't help but use some from all 3 sets.

Tiny Floral are such great flowers and really fun to use on so much. I love how flowers look good on pretty much everything!

With banners being all the rage these days, I love using the banner from Celebrate. To get the stacked looked, I just traced 2 and trimmed one a little smaller. The same thing can be done with any of the templates for a nice layered look.

Using just the Chestnut Drive borders, I was able to create a fun layered look. If you are new to Kiwi Lane, sit down and play with some. All of the borders work great together for layering. Tons of fun!

 Thanks for stopping by today! Be sure to keep hopping along and leaving comments.  A  random winner from ONE of the 10 blogs (including the Kiwi Lane blog), will be given a $25 gift certificate to the Kiwi Lane Shop, for leaving a comment. How awesome is that!

1. Kiwi Lane http://kiwilane.com/here/blog/

2. Katrina Hunt http://paperscissorsandglue.blogspot.com/

3. Charity Becker http://menemenetekeluniversity.blogspot.com/

4. Jen Collins http://jande14.blogspot.com/

5. Marisa Torp http://mojoandmore.blogspot.com

6. Staci Jones http://www.scrapbookingischeaperthantherapy.blogspot.com/ (You are Here!!)

7. Stephanie Umpleby http://sucw.blogspot.com  (Go here next!)

8. Stephanie Dang http://www.paperandi.blogspot.com

9. Roselyn Riley http://prettylittlepackages.blogspot.com

10. Charissa Miller http://akihasmommascraps.com

Also, because I really like you guys, I will be drawing a random winner from all the comments on this post to win the Tiny Shapes Templates. Winner will be announced on Monday.

Supplies:

Authentique "Fresh"

Celebrate Templates 6,8

Chestnut Drive Templates

Tiny Floral Templates

Rings Template 1

Photo Templates 3x4, 4x6

Photo Mat Templates 3 1/2 x 4 1/2, 4 1/2 x 6 1/2

If you are new to my bog, be sure to follow via Google Friend connect on the right side. I am so very close to the 50 follower fantastic giveaway and I would sure hate for you to miss out!

Stamping With Templates

I am over at Kiwi Lane Designs today with another Tip Time Tuesday. I am showing how you can use the templates for stamping. You don't want to miss it. 

Weekend Crop

I met up with some friends at a local store for some much needed scrapping time. Not only was it a lot of fun, I did get a few things done:

What I've been working on.

Here are some of the layouts I have been working on lately. Most, if not all, of the sketches are from Scrapbooksteals.com by Kristy Lee or other guest sketchers. I have them all printed out and in a binder for easy access when I need them.

(Please excuse International being spelled wrong. I just now realized it. I better go fix it. )

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Fancy Pants "Little Sprout" Baby Album

I have the tendency to by paper collections because I love the manufacturer. That is the case with Fancy Pants Designs. I love their collections and have quite a few hanging out in my scrap room. Quite a while ago I purchased the "Little Sprout" layout kit from Scrapbooksteals.com.  I knew that because it was from Fancy Pants, it would be great quality. Unfortunately, I just don't have enough hours in the day and it sat unused.  As I was looking through my stash, I came across the "Little Sprouts" Journal Notebook. (Enter brilliant idea!)

I am always needing baby shower gifts and a baby girl mini album is the perfect answer!

 I left the cream square blank so it can easily be customized with the baby's name.

These are some of my favorite pages. There are 24 journal pages in the notebook and spots for 28 photos so I just couldn't include them all. :)


Thanks for stopping by! Remember, if you aren't a follower of my blog, be sure to become a follower via Google Friend Connect becausue I am just 9 followers away from a fabulous blog prize!

See you next time!



Supplies:
Fancy Pants "Little Sprout" Journal Notebook
Fancy Pants "Little Sprout" Layout Kit
American Crafts Cardstock- Vanilla and White
American Crafts Glitter Ribbon
Inkssentials "Glossy Accents"
Pebbles Dots- Jewels, Buttons, and Dots
Scrappin' Supplies Rhinestones
Assorted Buttons
Creative Charms Jewels

Adding Dimension with Kiwi Lane Templates

Today I am over on the Kiwi Lane Blog sharing a tip on how to add dimension using your templates. Be sure to check it out.

Let me just say that I really love working with the templates on a regular basis and there is always something cool to do with them. If you don't have any yet, they are so worth it!

As promised here are a few more pictures of today's featured layout featuring WeR Memory Keepers Crazy for You collection.

Thanks for stopping by today. If you aren't a follower yet, be sure to become one because I am just 10 followers away from 50 and I would just love to give out the wonderful prize that is sitting in my scrap room!