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Saturday, April 30, 2011

Mom's Day Blog Hop Day 1



















Good Morning Ladies

Happy Mom's Day a little early. Welcome to the Mom's Day Blog Hop. This hop is a great way to get ideas for Mom's Day gifts!! I want to say a Big Thank you to all the member's that have joined in on the hop. We have a total of 26 stops on the hop.

Today at my house I'm also have a Mom's Day Tea class. We are making a purse made out of paper and 4 cards to go inside the purse. I made a Mom's Day Scrapbook Layout. This would also make a great gift.

BLOG CANDY Everyone loves blog candy!! If you have been following my blog I have been giving away Mug Huggers and Catch all Bags. So I will be giving away a catch all bag and a matching Mug Hugger. Please check back on Monday to see if you are the lucky winner!! Please leave a comment and become a follower. If you have not been following my blog and just started a Catch all Bag is perfect for your crafting area. It hangs from your work area. Perfect to put all your trash inside the bag. A Mug Hugger is a great way to organize your scrapbooking supplies glue etc.

Here is the blog line up. Please be sure to stop by everyone's blogs on the hop. They all have alot of wonderful ideas to share with everyone.

1. Nicolette http://www.beyondscrapin.blogspot.com/ YOU ARE HERE
2. Martha http://pattisscrapingtime.blogspot.com/
3. Leslie http://leslierahye.blogspot.com/
4. Kathryn http://www.creationswithkathryn.com/
5. Alina http://neverstopscrapping.blogspot.com/
6. Jennifer Ngo http://craftyfulgardens.blogspot.com/
7. Erin http://www.spantastikreations.blogspot.com/
8. Ribbon Divas http://creatingacraftylife.blogspot.com/
9. Karel http://www.kareljcreations.com/
10. Kristal http://www.gettingcricky.com/

11.Tiara www.imacraftysista.blogspot.com
12. Janice http://www.cricutconfessions.com/
13. Dawnica http://www.dawnicakorner.blogspot.com/
14. Jennifer R. http://www.craftycardgallery.blogspot.com/
15. Ellen http://www.cardmonkey-business.blogspot.com/
16. Jessica Baker http://thatzuneek.blogspot.com/
17. Liz http://www.tryin2craft.blogspot.com/
18. Jalisa http://patchesofpink.com/
19. Jess Kinderstampo http://www.kinderstampo.com/
20. Sgrid http://lovescrapreflect.blogspot.com/
21. Jessica Creative Stamper http://thecreativestamperspot.blogspot.com/
22. Jamie http://www.glitterstampsandpaperohmy.blogspot.com/
23. Ashley http://scrappinpinkpiglet.blogspot.com/
24. Brenna http://brennasblitherings.blogspot.com/
25. Dawn http://dawnsdesignsthatdelight.blogspot.com/


Next stop on the hop is Martha. http://pattisscrapingtime.blogspot.com/ She has a wonderful project to share with everyone. Be sure to stop by and check out her blog.

Thank you for stopping by and checking out the hop and my blog.

Happy Stampin,
Nicolette

Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Royal Tea Bridal Shower Blog Hop April 28 &29











Good Morning Ladies,














Welcome to the Royal Tea Bridal Shower Blog hop. If you can from Jennifer at http://www.craftycardgallery.blogspot.com/ you are in the right place. If you would like to start at the start of the hop please go to Ellen CardMonkey blog http://www.cardmonkey-business.blogspot.com/ she is the host of the wonderful hop.














What a great way to celebrate a Royal Wedding with a wonderful Royal Tea Bridal Shower hop. Congrats to Prince William and Kate.














I made a Bridal Shower Card. I used the Baroque Motifs stamp set from Stampin' Up!. I really enjoy using this stamp set.














BLOG CANDY I'm giving away a Pink Tea Cup Catch all Bag. Please leave a comment and become a follower and you will be entered in a chance to win. Winner will be posted on Monday May 2 so be sure to stop by and check and see if you are the lucky winner!!














Next stop on the hop is Jessica at http://customcreationsbyjessica.blogspot.com/ she has an awesome blog and a wonderful project to share with you.














Happy Stampin,







Nicolette

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Mom's Day Blog Hop April 30-May1st



Good Morning Ladies,






Just wanted remind everyone about the Mom's Day Blog Hop that I'm hosting this weekend. Be sure to stop by the hop and check out all the wonderful Mom's Day ideas!!! Lots of talented ladies in this hop so you won't want to miss it!!






Happy Stampin,



Nicolette

Monday, April 25, 2011

Karelj's Toadally Frog's Blog Candy winner

Hi Ladies,

I will post more directions on how to make the frog card sometime this week. Thank you for all of your wonderful comments on my frog card. The winner of the Froggie Scrapbook layout is Anna. Anna said Very cute. I'm a follower. Thank you for the chance to win. Congrats to Anna!! Anna can you please e-mail and I will get your blog candy in the mail to you. beyondscrapin@aol.com

Happy Stampin,
Nicolette

Home Decor Hop Blog Candy Winner

Good Morning Ladies,

Thank you to everyone left such wonderful comments on my pic frame and house sign. I will post directions sometime this week on how to make the house sign. Another Big Thank to all of my new followers and also a Big Thank to the people that have already been following my blog.

The lucky winner of the Mini Flower Chipboard Album is Katie. Congrats!!! Katie said This so beautiful!! I love it! Katie can you please e-mail your address and I will get your blog candy in the mail to you. beyondscrapin@aol.com

Have a great day.
Nicolette

Saturday, April 23, 2011

Home Decor Hop Day 2









Welcome to the Home Decor Day 2. If you are looking for the Toadlly Frogs Blog Hop Please scroll down. It is right under this post. I wanted to share another project to decorate your home. I made a Home sign. I just love having postive sayings around the house.




If you arrived from Alina http://neverstopscrapping.blogspot.com/ you are in the right place. If you would like to start at the beginning you will want to go to our wonderful host of the hops blog. Faith is our host of the awesome hop!! http://faithfulecreations.wordpress.com






Next stop on the hop is Jessica http://thecreativestamperspot.blogspot.com/ stop by and check out and see what she has new for day two of the hop!!








Thanks for looking. If you are on the Home Decor hop and would like to check out the Toadlly Frogs blog hop please feel free to scroll down to the next post.




Have a great Easter weekend!!



Happy Stampin,






Nicolette

Friday, April 22, 2011

Toadally Frog Blog Hop April 23-24









Good Morning Ladies,



Welcome to the Toadally Frog Blog Hop. We are going to have a Rabbit good time!! You should have arrived here from Calie's Creative Corner http://www.caliescreativecorner.blogspot.com/ to see the hop from the beginning you will want to start at the wonderful Karelj's blog. She is the host of the wonderful hop. http://www.kareljcreations.com/




Now on to my fun card. This is my Toadlly Froggie Card. I used all Stampin' Up! punchs to make these cute frogs.




Punches used are




2 step owl punch


small oval punch (frogs thighs)


large oval punch (witch's hat)


Modern Label Punch (Frogs feet)


1/2" circle punch (eye balls and eye lids)




I had so much fun making this card!!




BLOG CANDY




Great Blog Candy giveaway. Leave a comment to enter you chance to win a Froggie 2 page Scrapbook layout. Winner will be post on my blog on Monday. Be sure to check back to see if you are the lucky winner and to say congrats to the lucky winner!!!


Next stop on the hop is Bonnie's Blog A Scrap Above. Be sure to check out her awesome blog!! http://ascrapabove.blogspot.com



Happy Easter Everyone. Enjoy your Easter Sunday.




Happy Stampin,


Nicolette

Butterflies & Blogs Birthday Blog Candy Winner

Good Morning Ladies,

I wanted to post the winner of the Butterflies & Blogs Birthday Blog Hop. Thank you for all of your wonderful comments. I will post directions next week for my Mini Butterfly Card. So stay tuned for that. Also if you are looking for the Home Decor blog hop post just scroll down and it is under this post.

Congrats to Kathy!! You are the lucky winner of a Mug Hugger Blog Candy. Kathy I have sent you an e-mail already. Kathy said Love your butterfly. Very pretty.

Happy Stampin,
Nicolette

Home Decor Hop April 22-24











Good Morning Everyone,














Welcome to the Home Decor Blog Hop. This is such a great idea for a hop. Great way to show off ideas for your home. You should have arrived here from Alina http://neverstopscrapping.blogspot.com/ to see this hop from the beginning you will want to start here http://faithfulecreations.wordpress.com/














My Mom was wanting a new decor for our wall in the living room. So I decide to make a pic frame kind of like a scrapbook page. I love how it turned out.\














BLOG CANDY- Please leave a comment and if you would like to become a follower of my blog and you will be enter to win a mini Flower Chipboard Album. I will post the winner on Monday so be sure to check make to see if you are the lucky winner!!














Next stop on the hop is Jessica http://thecreativestamperspot.blogspot.com/ so be sure to stop by and check out her blog and her wonderful creations.














Happy Friday.














Nicolette

Thursday, April 21, 2011

Butterflies & Blogs Birthday Hop April 21st









Good Morning Ladies,












Welcome to beyondscrapin's blog and the Butterflies & Blogs Birthday Hop. The host of the wonderful blog hop is Laura. Be sure to stop by and check out her blog and to wish her a Happy Birthday. http://www.makinprettythings.com/












You should've arrived here from Liba http://www.beachcreationsforyou.blogspot.com/ but if not please go to Laura's blog to start at the beginning http://www.makinprettythings.com/












The theme of this hop is Butterflies. Butterflies are so pretty. Here is a little Mini Butterfly card using Stampin' Up! products.












Blog Candy give away. Please enter a chance to win a Mug Hugger. Leave a comment and if you not already a follower and you would like to become a follower I would love for you to follow my blog. Winner will be posted on Friday. Be sure to check back to see if you are the lucky winner!!!


The next Stop on the hop is Sarah. She has a wonderful blog and project to share with you. Stop by and check it out!! www.liveloveandscrap.blogspot.com











Happy Stampin.






Nicolette

Monday, April 18, 2011

Spring Craft Fair Update







Good Morning Everyone,


I hope everyone had a great weekend. I did. I stated planting my veggie garden yesterday. I can't for home grown veggies!!


I wanted to give everyone an update on how our Spring Craft Fair went. It turned out really well. Our Mug Huggers and Catch all Bags were a big seller. Also my homemade breads were a big seller also. Time to start working on item for the Fall Craft Fairs. Here are some pics from the craft fair.


Enjoy!!


Thank you for looking at my blog and leaving such wonderful comments.


Happy Stampin,

Nicolette

Saturday, April 16, 2011

Bunny Box 3-D Challenge


Good Morning Ladies,


I mean't to get this project posted yesterday but the day just got away from me. Queen of my Craftroom is having a 3-D Challenge on her blog. Stop by and check out her blog!!! http://queenofmycraftroom.blogspot.com


I made a Bunny box. I used alot of punchs and the top note to create this cute and fun Easter Box. Perfect for party favors for Easter.


Have a great Saturday.


Happy Stampin,

Nicolette

Friday, April 15, 2011

Celebrations Blog Candy Winner

Hi Ladies, Thank you to everyone that stop by my blog on Celebrations Blog Hop and left wonderful comments!! I sure enjoyed reading all of them. The luck winner for the catch all bag is Scrappin Time Gal!! Congrats to her. Scrappin Time Gal said Real nice tribute to your grandfather. Thanks for sharing. Scrappin Time Gal can you please send me an e-mail to beyondscrapin@aol.com so I can get your blog candy in the mail to you. I will be post a project later today. Happy Stampin, Nicolette

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Celebrations Blog Hop


Good Morning,


Welcome to the Celebrations Blog Hop hosted by Alina over at http://neverstopscrapping.blogspot.com/ she has an awesome blog and project to share with all of you. So be sure to stop by her blog and check it out.


If you came from Jennifer Restivo's http://www.craftycardgallery.blogspot.com/ you are in the right place.


Today I made a scrapbook page to celebrate my Grandpa. He was like a father to me. My grandpa has passed away now. I sure miss him very much.


Blog Candy- Please leave a comment and become a follower and you will be entered to win a catch all bag.


Thank you for looking at my blog.


Next stop on the hop is Paula More than Favors blog http://morethanfavors.blogspot.com she has a wonderful project to share with all of you.


Happy Stampin,

Nicolette

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

April Showers Blog Candy Winner

Hi Ladies, Thank you to everyone that left such wonderful comments on both of my posts!! I used random.org to chose the lucky winner for a Mug Hugger. The lucky winner is Karel. Karelj said what a great layout! I love the colors-and the bird is just darling! Congrats to Karel!!! I don't know how much posting I will be doing in the next couple of days. Our Spring Craft fair is this week so I will be busy with that. If I get a chance I will post. Happy Stampin, Nicolette

Saturday, April 2, 2011

April Showers Blog Hop Day 2



Good Morning Ladies,


Here is my project for day 2 of the April Showers Blog Hop. I made a cute Bunny Card. This is an retired stamp set from Stampin' Up! I just love this Bunny set. Spring and Summer is my favorite time of year.


Please scroll down to yesterday's post to read about blog candy.


If you cam from Yolanda's http://www.craftyscentiments.blogspot.com/ you are in the right place. If you would like to start from the beginning of the hop please go to http://wamfamily.blogspot.com/ Kathryn is our wonderful host for this hop.


Next stop on the hop is Tina http://ollieanddextersmommy.blogspot.com/



Have a great Sunday.


Happy Stampin,

Nicolette

Friday, April 1, 2011

April Showers Blog Hop April 2-3




Good Morning Ladies,


Welcome to Beyondscrapin, and April Showers Blog Hop!!! If you've come from visting Yolanda http://www.craftyscentiments.blogspot.com/ your are in the right place. If you were just looking at my blog and want to start at the beginning go to Kathryn blog she is our wonderful host of this great hop!!! http://wamfamily.blogspot.com/ she has a wonderful project to share with you.


What a great hop to get you out of the Winter Blues and start thinking about spring and all the spring Holidays!!! I made a Spring Scrapbook Page layout. April Showers brings May Flowers.



Blog Candy- I will be giving away a Mug Hugger. Please leave a comment and the winner will be posted on Monday April 4!! You might be the lucky winner!!! If you would like to become a follower of my blog I would love for you to become one!!!


Next stop on the hop is Tina she has an awesome project to share with you so be sure to stop by and check out her blog!!! http://ollieanddextersmommy.blogspot.com


Stop by tomorrow for the 2nd of the hop. I will have another great project to share with you.


Have a great weekend.


Happy Stampin,

Nicolette

April Showers Blog Hop this weekend


Good Morning Ladies,


I'm in another great blog hop this weekend. It is called April Showers Blog Hop. Be sure to stop by my blog on Saturday and Sunday. I will have a new project to share with everyone on both days. The host of the April Showers Blog Hop is Kathryn so be sure to stop by and check out her blog too. http://wamfamily.blogspot.com/


Happy Friday.


Happy Stampin,

Nicolette