Extending a helping hand....

Happy Thanksgiving eve all. I am typing this post to help a crafty friend reach her goal of 200 followers. Won't you help make that dream come true? Please hop by CallyAnn's blog HERE and become a follower. At 200 she will be doing a giveaway (the conditions are on her blog).


Also remember that once I reach 400 followers there is a giveaway also. Who doesn't like blog candy? I know I sure DO. 


Well all, I am off to work on a card for the upcoming Hello Kitty Christmas Blog Hop. I am embarking on trying something I have never done before and hope it works out. :) Until next time....

The Elves are all so very busy today....

Ok, I know Thanksgiving is in a few days but I am working on some Christmas projects for various design teams. After surviving the midnight premier of Breaking Dawn Part One with my teen daughter and her friend (Lord, I hate those Monster drinks), I woke today with the desire to create. Well, I am a bit under the weather with a sore throat but it will not hinder me. Please check out my post for Jen's Digi Stamps TODAY and come back tomorrow for a two post day . I am so close to 400 followers that I am deciding to do a giveaway. When we surpass 400 (at 401), I will draw a winners for a $20 gift card to AC Moore, Michael's, or Joann's. The two requirements will be to be a follower and leave a comment on the post I will put up announcing reaching 400 followers. Who can't use a gift card to get some supplies for those holiday cards? Do you think we can do it? YES WE CAN .  So come and bring your crafty friends to share my blog. I have a video idea in the works and will have a HUGE announcement next Friday (Black Friday). Until tomorrow.....

I feel like it is Christmas :)

Hi again all :) I promised a second post because I wanted to share some recent acquisitions that I received. First up is the blog candy that I won from a hop over at Paper Tree House Studio. This came at the most perfect time as I have been organizing my supplies. A HUGE shout out to Wooden Dreams by Sue for this quality product. I received the "The Topper" Stamp organizer and I have started to put in my stamp pads. You can view all these wonderful products (there are more than Stamp Organizers and you won't be disappointed!) HERE. Here are some pics of what I have put in so far:

And here it is in it's new home:

You know what the greatest thing is? It spins!!!!!!!! This was meant for me for sure :)


I also am blessed with a wonderful friend who shared some of her stamping stash with me too. Another shout out to Julie. She is not only my friend but also my Stampin' Up rep. You can view her website HERE and can order to have it shipped to your home. I am in no way shape or form affiliated with this company but love the product. Here is what she generously gave to me:

Some of the stamps in the holder were from her as well. She knows I love to color with my Blender Pens and needed more colors. I am sure she will be blessed for blessing me. Well all, I have to go get some rest as I am feeling under the weather the past several days. I actually have gotten one layout done for the Pencil Lines and   my banner done for the Labor of Love blog hop for September. I cannot wait to show you all these projects when I can :) Until next time.....

Welcome to the Back to School Blog Hop

Welcome to the Back To School Blog Hop!!

We're so happy you could join us for this super-fun hop showcasing cards, layouts and projects for Back To School!!  You'll find an array of ideas throughout the hop -- From teacher gifts to lunchbox notes, we hope you'll enjoy each and every project along the way!!  

Class is just about to start, so let's get hopping!!  If you've hopped over from Rhonda's fantabulous blog, then you are in the right place!!  If you've just popped in to visit my blog and you'd like to join our School-Time FUN, then please CLICK HERE to start at the beginning with Lynda's blog!!  Several stops along the way will be offering some nifty prizes, so please be sure to keep an eye out for that!!

For the hop today, I've created a two fold project. First I created a box to hold the cards that I made for this hop. If you want to make one of your own, you can view my video HERE. I just love the boxes because you can use this as a gift for a special friend. Why not include monogram note cards in their favorite colors? Here is a picture of the box....

And here is the picture of the cards I made....

And here are the close ups....

I would love to give a gift card for blog candy but I joined the ranks of the unemployed 3 months ago. So my blog candy will be one of the cards I made and some embellishments. To win the blog candy, please do the following:

1. Become a follower of my blog

2. Leave a comment about your favorite school memory

Mine was being a library aide with my best friend Laurie and our friend Fran. Since I loved to read (still do), the library has always been a special place for me. I still go but you can also find me browsing in a bookstore with my favorite hot drink (Chai Tea Latte or Passion Fruit Lemonade Iced Tea). 

Well, enough of my trip down memory lane. Thanks for hopping by and your next stop will be the uber talented (and all around sweetheart) Lynne. I hope you enjoy hopping along with us.

Here's a list of the entire hop, in case you get lost along the way or want to revisit anyone:

1. Lynda -  http://memoriesintyme.blogspot.com/

2. Anita~http://www.anitaandbugs.blogspot.com

23 Jen--http://www.memorieswithjen.blogspot.com/

4. Bobbi Jo http://sweetsassydiva.com

5. Barbara Rosner - http://barbaras-crafty-corner.blogspot.com/

6. Amy - http://www.lovetocrop.com

7. Lori - Lori -  http://www.scrappinmystressaway.blogspot.com

8. Dana-- http://danascraftycorner.blogspot.com

9. Gina - http://californiascrappin-gcinderella21.blogspot.com/

10. Margie -http://mysweettater.blogspot.com/

11. Crafty -  http://craftyhomemade.blogspot.com/

12. Rhonda - http://scraphappenswithrhonda.blogspot.com/

13. Susan - http://susanascorner.blogspot.com/ <-- U R HERE

14. Lynne - http://slasewcraftiness.blogspot.com <-- NEXT STOP

15. Rhonda - http://craftingwithblue.blogspot.com/

A RAK and blog candy win.....

I wanted to share some wonderful things that the mailman brought me recently. I have come to make a dear friend from my last blog hop and have come to discover we have a lot in common. I commented on a post on her blog and she shared some of the goodies with me. I also had run out of ink in my white gel pens and she sent those too :) Thank you Lynne for your generosity and friendship. Here is a pic:

 I was also a winner of blog candy from Lezlye of Ink and Paper Creations. The post office lost the original package so she was so sweet and sent a replacement. This has my favorite winter things Christmas and SNOWMEN!!!! I collect snowpeople and this made my day. I even have ideas for some great Christmas cards. Here is the pic of my prize:

Both of these ladies have brightened my dreary rainy day. Thank you both :) Until next time....

We have a winner.....

Our 200 follower giveaway winner is....


:::::::DRUM ROLL PLEASE::::::

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Melissa said...

That card is GORGEOUS!!!...And a HAPPY MOTHERS DAY TO YOU as well....:)
msperry1008@yahoo.com

Congratulations Melissa. Please email me at suenj99 at yahoo.com with your mailing address so I can send out your prize.

Until next time

Happy Early Mother's Day from Me to You!

Good evening all! I trust that this post finds you all well. We have some wonderful reasons to celebrate! Today is Cinco de Mayo. Sunday we will be celebrating Mother's Day. And we are also celebrating a milestone - 200 FOLLOWERS!! Awhile back I said that we would have a giveaway we hit 200 followers and I am a woman of my word. Details will follow at the end of this post.


I have a very special Mom. It took me becoming a Mom to truly appreciate all she had done for me. So I decided to go out on a limb and try a different type of card for her. I bought the Stampin Up Mom stamp knowing I would used it for her card. The rest was divine inspiration! This was my first time making a gatefold card and I am quite happy with the way it came out. Here is the picture and the items used to make it:

 
Supplies:
* DCWV Garden Party paper stack
* Craft store cardstock
* Stampin Up pearls
* Stampin Up Mother of Mine and Curvy Verses stamps
* Fiskars paper cutter
* EK Success bone folder
* Tombow Mono Adhesive 


I will have to hand deliver my gift to my Mom when I see her but I want her to have her card at least. Happy Mother's Day to all Mom's whether you have 2 legged or 4 legged kids.


For our 200 follower giveaway, all you need to do is to be a follower of this blog (membership has it's rewards ) and leave a comment on this blog post. To give everyone a chance to win, I will be picking the winner on Sunday May 15th. My dear friend Randy (random.org) will be choosing the winner. Thanks again to all my followers and there will be great things to come in the future. Until next time...

Ding, Ding, Ding... ladies and gentlemen, we have a winner...

The winner of our little guessing game is.....

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abusybee - DoubleClick Connections said...

Great project! Is it a crystal light jug?

You are absolutely right! I was going to throw it away and then divine inspiration struck. Please send me your mailing address to suenj99 at yahoo dot com so I can get your winnings in the mail this weekend :) CONGRATULATIONS. 

Remember to stop by tomorrow for the winners for the two blog hops that I participated in last week :) Until next time....

Lordy, Lordy Look Who's 40 Blog Hop - Day 8

Good morning all and welcome to the Lordy, Lordy Look Who's 40 Blog Hop organized by our very own Jenn of Cardstock and Coffee. You should have come from Shelley's blog. Some gals will have a project each day and some may only have one or a few, so make sure you follow along each day and leave everyone some love on their blogs. I will have a project a day and blog candy at the end of the week.

Before we get to the project, here is the blog lineup in case you get sidetracked:

Jenn ~ http://jennscrap2.blogspot.com
Jill ~ http://thescrapoholic.blogspot.com/
Jackie ~ http://jackiesscrappinpad.blogspot.com/
Shelley~ http://heartstring-designs.blogspot.com/
Susan ~ http://susanascorner.blogspot.com/ <-- You are here
Gill ~ http://creationsbygillm.blogspot.com/
Martha - http://pattisscrapingtime.blogspot.com/
Paula ~ http://www.owlbescrappin.com/
Anita ~ http://www.anitaandbugs.blogspot.com

This is the project that was created for this blog hop. And Jenn is going to be the lucky recipient! (Jenn, please inbox me your  The paper is from Stampin' Up as are the stamp set and the pearls. The stamp is from the same set that I used when I made the chocolate bar card. The twill ribbon is also from Stampin' Up which can be colored with markers to coordinate with the paper. 


Can you guess what is under the paper and twill ribbon? If you can, then you will win two  embellishment packs and Spring post its. So who's game? Just leave your guess in your comment under this post. I love guessing games, don't you? :)

Thanks for stopping by and don't forget that I am offering blog candy at the end of this hop.  You will receive a $10 gift card from Michael's or AC Moore (your choice). I do not believe that they are international so unfortunately this will have to be open to US residents. 

There are only two criteria to win:

1. Be a follower of our blog

2. Leave a comment under this post

The winner will be picked by Random.org on Tues, May 3rd. Now I send you off to Gill's blog. Until tomorrow.....

Lordy, Lordy Look Who's 40 Blog Hop - Day 6

Good morning all and welcome to the Lordy, Lordy Look Who's 40 Blog Hop organized by our very own Jenn of Cardstock and Coffee. You should have come from Shelley's blog. Some gals will have a project each day and some may only have one or a few, so make sure you follow along each day and leave everyone some love on their blogs. I will have a project a day and blog candy at the end of the week.

Before we get to the project, here is the blog lineup in case you get sidetracked:

Jenn ~ http://jennscrap2.blogspot.com
Jill ~ http://thescrapoholic.blogspot.com/
Jackie ~ http://jackiesscrappinpad.blogspot.com/
Shelley~ http://heartstring-designs.blogspot.com/
Susan ~ http://susanascorner.blogspot.com/ <-- You are here
Gill ~ http://creationsbygillm.blogspot.com/
Martha - http://pattisscrapingtime.blogspot.com/
Paula ~ http://www.owlbescrappin.com/
Anita ~ http://www.anitaandbugs.blogspot.com


Ok, can you please tell me where this week went? It seems a blur and I cannot believe that this is day 6 already!  I wish I could fast forward to my grand finale project but I have to be patient. So for now let me share this one with you. I thought that I would showcase some cards made for me for my birthday by my dear friends. As you can see, they all have different styles :)

Birthday card from Nicole

Birthday card from Julie (the Stampin' Up lady)

Birthday card from Erin (aka Comfy on my Cloud)

Thanks for stopping by and don't forget that I am offering blog candy at the end of this hop.  You will receive a $10 gift card from Michael's or AC Moore (your choice). I do not believe that they are international so unfortunately this will have to be open to US residents. There are only two criteria to win:

1. Be a follower of our blog

2. Leave a comment under this post

The winner will be picked by Random.org on Tues, May 3rd. Now I send you off to Gill's blog. Until tomorrow......

Royal Tea Bridal Shower Blog Hop - Day 2

Her Royal Highness, Card Monkey, has graced us with this amazing Royal Tea Bridal Shower Blog Hop. If you have come from Jen's Blog then you are on the right track. If you would like to start at the beginning, you can go back to Ellen's blog. We have a fantastic group of bloggers participating so you don't want to miss it. This is a momentous occasion and brings me back to my childhood. Watching Charles and Diana marry stayed with me to my own wedding. Before we get on with my project I want to give you the lineup just in case you find yourself on the other side of the pond as they say:


Ellen at http://cardmonkey-business.blogspot.com/

Alex at http://youhadmeatcraft.com/

Jennifer at http://craftycardgallery.blogspot.com/

Nicolette at http://beyondscrapin.blogspot.com/

Jessica at http://customcreationsbyjessica.blogspot.com/

Stacey at http://creatingacraftylife.blogspot.com/

Holly at http://scrappily-everafter.com/

Jacqueline at http://madebyjacqueline.blogspot.com/

Corri at http://buglvr.blogspot.com/

Mandie at http://mandiesscrappin.blogspot.com/

Christel at http://onescrappinsista.blogspot.com/

Nadia at http://nadiasbeautifulmess.blogspot.com/

Theresa at http://www.thescrapbookingqueen.com/

Lori at http://savingmine.blogspot.com/

Michelle at http://queenofmycraftroom.blogspot.com/

Monica at http://scraps2treasure.blogspot.com/

Amanda at http://stellarscraps.blogspot.com/

Brynn at http://flairandfrillscreativity.blogspot.com/

Nikki at http://theglamoroussideofscrapping.blogspot.com/

Elaine at http://expressionsbyelaine.blogspot.com/

Gina at http://ginascraftingspot.com/

Shannon at http://purplelionpaper.com/blog/

Lisa at http://lisahjulberg.blogspot.com/

Jen at http://jenscraftcorner.com/

Sue at http://susanascorner.blogspot.com/


Once the wedding is over and William and Kate have returned from their honeymoon, they are going to have a daunting task of sending thank you's. That is why I chose to make a thank you card for the second day of our hop. Here we go....

As you can see, the scrunched ribbon is on this one too! All supplies used here are from Stampin' Up. The technique that was used is faux linen. I think I am going to do a video on this one. The colors are difficult to judge in the photo though. Thanks for joining us to celebrate the wedding of the century and best wishes to the happy couple.

We cannot have a bridal shower without presents! I know I will be offering one for my faithful followers. You will have the chance to win a gift card from AC Moore or Michaels. I do not believe that they are international so unfortunately this will have to be open to US residents. There are only two criteria to win:

1. Be a follower of our blog
2. Leave a comment under this post

The winner will be picked by Random.org on Tues, May 3rd. 

Until next time.....

Royal Tea Bridal Shower Blog Hop - Day 1

Her Royal Highness, Card Monkey, requests your presence for the Royal Tea Bridal Shower Blog Hop. We have a fantastic group of bloggers participating so you don't want to miss it. Since we did not receive our invitation for William and Kate's nuptials, let's have our own soiree. Thank you to Ellen for bringing us together for this historical occasion. 

Here is the lineup just in case you find yourself detoured:

Ellen at http://cardmonkey-business.blogspot.com/

Alex at http://youhadmeatcraft.com/

Jennifer at http://craftycardgallery.blogspot.com/

Nicolette at http://beyondscrapin.blogspot.com/

Jessica at http://customcreationsbyjessica.blogspot.com/

Stacey at http://creatingacraftylife.blogspot.com/

Holly at http://scrappily-everafter.blogspot.com/

Jacqueline at http://madebyjacqueline.blogspot.com/

Corri at http://buglvr.blogspot.com/

Mandie at http://mandiesscrappin.blogspot.com/

Christel at http://onescrappinsista.blogspot.com/

Nadia at http://nadiasbeautifulmess.blogspot.com/

Theresa at http://www.thescrapbookingqueen.com/

Lori at http://savingmine.blogspot.com/

Michelle at http://queenofmycraftroom.blogspot.com/

Monica at http://scraps2treasure.blogspot.com/

Amanda at http://stellarscraps.blogspot.com/

Brynn at http://flairandfrillscreativity.blogspot.com/

Nikki at http://theglamoroussideofscrapping.blogspot.com/

Elaine at http://expressionsbyelaine.blogspot.com/

Gina at http://ginascraftingspot.com/

Shannon at http://purplelionpaper.com/blog

Lisa at http://lisahjulberg.blogspot.com/

Jen at www.jenscraftcorner.com

Sue at http://susanascorner.blogspot.com/  (that's me)

I had such an amazing time creating a project for this hop that I actually made 2! Who doesn't like a party and I love tea. So I made sure I combined both for these for my projects. 

The teapot is a cut file for my Pazzles machine. I shadowed it with black to help it stand out. The stamp is from Stampin Up as are the pearls and ribbon. The ribbon was actually folded using double sided sticky tape. Doesn't this make you feel like you could have tea with the Queen Mother. Now where's my crumpets? ;)

This next project is elegant enough to give to William and Kate. It actually was made in mind for a co-worker that is getting married this year. The sentiment and flourish were both cut on the Pazzles and the hearts were cut and embossed with my Sizzix die and my Cuttlebug. The silver hearts were heat embossed with Stampin Up embossing powder and I used my wheel for the first time. The bling on the flourish is more glitter glass. The card base is one of the Creative Memories card I bought in the pack. 

 

We cannot have a bridal shower without presents! I know I will be offering one for my faithful followers. You will have the chance to win a gift card from AC Moore or Michaels. I do not believe that they are international so unfortunately this will have to be open to US residents. There are only two criteria to win:

1. Be a follower of our blog
2. Leave a comment under this post

The winner will be picked by Random.org on Tues, May 3rd. 

Until next time.....

www.jenscraftcorner.com