Celebrate Christmas Blog Hop!!!

Ho Ho Ho, Oh My Golly I am so jolly that you decided to stop here and check out all the fun projects being presented on this Celebrate Christmas Blog Hop being hosted by the amazing Peachy Keen Stamps.. Well, it you just arrived here from the very talented Emily Kluender then you are on the right track but if this is your first stop please head over to the super talented Kristi Bennett where all the Celebrate Christmas fun begins.. Ok, now that you know you are at the right place I am so happy to share the project I created with you..

Supplies I used:

*PK-1346 Picture Snow Day ( Peachy Keen Stamps)

*Homemade Holiday Collection by Simple Stories

*Ink

*Gelly Pens (white & black)

*Orange Marker

*Crystal Stickles

PRIZE ALERT:

Peachy Keen Stamps will be providing an amazing Christmas stamp bundle to one lucky winner.  To be entered to win, hoppers will need to leave a comment on each blog post.  There will be 1 winner chosen to receive the Christmas bundle with a retail value of $150!!!

Thanks so much for stopping by and know it's time for me to send on your Merry way.. So, your next stop is to the very talented  Lorie Souther...Here's the line up in case you get lost along the way.

Kristi Bennett

Cassandra Cauble

Raven Bacca

Angelica Suarez

Tanya Adams

Glorajean Beardall

Ruthie Nixon

Cindy Beland

Jennie Bones

Janice Wilson

Lauren Brewer

Samantha Casey

Emily Kluender

Amanda Bodine

Lorie Souther

Peachy Keen Stamps Blog

Oh , did you catch the sale going on at Peachy Keen Stamps this weekend? They’re offering HUGE savings for Black Friday that will run the entire weekend and through Monday! Visit their shop and stock up on the ones you’ve had on your wishlist - you don’t want to miss it!

 Scrappy Hugs,
 Amanda :0)

Creepy Cricut Creations Blog Hop

Hey there my crafty friends!

Welcome to the Creepy Cricut Creations Blog Hop!  

If your here from Elizabeth's Blog  then you're in the right place.  If not, then you may want to start at the  beginning of all the Creepy Fun ->  HERE.

We're celebrating our Cricut machines, and Halloween in this amazing hop!  Here's my creepy Cricut creation:

Supplies used:

*Create a Critter 2

*Create a Critter

*Mini Monsters

*Wood Grain Washi  Tape

*Ink

*Gelly Pens (white and black)

*PK-130 Spider and Web (Peachy Keen Stamps)

* Sept. Stamp Kit of the Month (Peachy Keen Stamps)

*Halloween Puns ( Joy's Life Stamps) 

*sequins

* Maraschino bakers twine by the Twinery (Paper Issues )

*Foam Dots

Thanks for stopping by and next up on the hop is Angela's Blog 
Here's the line up in case you get lost along the way.

Jenny - http://crazyaboutcricut.blogspot.com/
Lori - http://scrappinmystressaway.blogspot.com/
Cheryl - http://cardsbycg.blogspot.com/
Wandy - http://greenapplescrapper.blogspot.com
Sarah - http://sarahvaitstamps.blogspot.com
Tracy - http://lovesbuggin.blogspot.com/
Carol - http://www.workmanscraps.com
Elizabeth - http://www.ejoym.blogspot.com
Amanda- http://amandascraftsandmore.blogspot.com/
Angela - www.crazy3monkeys.blogspot.com
Lisa - http://lisaslittlerascals.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!

Scrappy Hugs,
Amanda :0)

Thank You Teacher

Hey there my crafty friends, I know it's been a while.. I just wanted to say I'm still here (Hooray!!!) and I'm still crafting just haven't had much time to get on the computer to post some of my projects.. I'm going to really try to post something at least once a week (fingers crossed)..  So, today a have a super simple and fun shape card I created for my son's teacher.. She has really been a big help with my little boy and he has been a bit of a pill for her to deal with (bless her heart)..  What better way to show her that she is very much appreciated then making her a cute thank you card..

 Supplies I used:

*Card stock

*Everyday Occasions Stamps ( Joy's Life Stamps)

*Paper Crimper

*Ink

* Gelly Pens (White and Black)

*Small Black Button

* Maraschino bakers twine by the Twinery (Paper Issues )

Challenge:

Ribbon Carousel Blog -RCC85 - It's Back to School Time

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

 

Scrappy ((HUGS)) 

Amanda :o)

Birthday Card for Grayson!

Hey there my crafty pals, sorry it's been a while since I posted.. Life just gets busy and I do my best to keep up with it.. So, I wanted to pop in today and share this super cute birthday card I made for a very special little boy who is turning the big ONE tomorrow..  I do not know this little boy personally but a crafty friend of mine Erin from Erin lee Creative  blog ask if we could make sweet baby Grayson some birthday cards (And of course I said Yes!!). He was just recently diagnosed with Leukemia and is in the hospital (poor baby, that's no way to spend your birthday).  I know Grayson's birthday is tomorrow but if you would like to send this little sweetie a birthday card just head over to Erin's blog HERE to get all the mailing info.. 

Okay, here's the card I created for Mr. Grayson....

Supplies I used:

*Create a Critter 2 (monkey and balloons)

*"PK-755 Critter Faces SET A Large "(Peachy Keen Stamps)

*PK-106 With a Cherry on Top!  (Peachy Keen Stamps)

*PK-156 Lucy's ABC's and 123's Solids (Peachy Keen Stamps)

*"what a Wonderful Day" collection by Fancy Pants (Paper Issues )

*"what a Wonderful Day" Ephemera Pack by Fancy Pants (Paper Issues )

* Ink

*White Gelly Roll Pen

*Gray Chevron Washi Tape

*Small Yellow Polka Dot Brad

*Buttons

*Bumblebee Doodle Twine by Doodlebug 

 Thanks so much for stopping by today

Scrappy ((HUGS)) 

Amanda :o)

Craft It Up & Link It Up Linky Party

Hey there my crafty friends, I'm a guest designer for Craft It Up & Link It Up Linky Party hosted by Tara of Craftin Desert Divas

today (Woo Hoo!)! The way the Craft It Up & Link It Up Linky Party works is every other Monday will mark the beginning of a new semi-weekly linky party and you could win fabulous prizes!!

This linky party theme is "Birthday"and the sponsor are

KaDoodle Bug Designs - $15 giftcard 

Robin's Nest - $10 giftcard

CardzTV- Stamp set of choice

 

The more you link up, the better chance you have to win.  Visit Craftin Desert Divas

 for all the rules and to play along.

Here is what I created for this linky party....

Supplies I used:

*Birthday Bash Cartridge

* PK-146 Piles of Smiles 1" (Peachy Keen Stamps)

*Pun in the Sun Stamps ( Joy's Life Stamps)

* Maraschino bakers twine by the Twinery (Paper Issues )

 *Ink
* Gelly Roll Pens (white and black)

*Action Wobble

Hope you will Craft It Up & Link It Up and thanks so much for stopping by today!

Scrappy ((HUGS)) 

Amanda :o)

Hoot Hoot Hooray!!! We have a stamp winner!!

Hello hello my crafty friends, sorry I'm posting this a day late (I had a little accident yesterday and wasn't able to post).. Well, before a share a fun card  I made with you I'm going to post the winner of the My Craft Spot stamp set giveaway!!! So, the randomly chosen winner is : Congrats

#7   Creative M said...

The background is AWESOME!! Adorable image and FUN sentiment! My favorite stamp set is Cute Critters. Have a wonderful day, Migdalia

Congrats Migdalia, I will be emailing you shortly!!

 So, besides announcing the winner today I wanted to share a super cute stair step card I created for a friend of mine.. She just recently got hired as a 2nd grade teacher and I had to make her a card to congratulate her.. This is my first attempt at making this kind of stair step card and I love how it turned out..

Supplies I used:

*Create a Critter (owl, branch, quote bubble, and apple )

* "Down on the Farm stamp set"- (My Craft Spot)

* "PK-755 Critter Faces SET A Large "(Peachy Keen Stamps)

* "School Days" paper collection (the Paper Studio)

*Journal Cards (Studio Calico)

 * Ink

*Markers (yellow & orange) 

*Pens (white and black)

*Foam Squares 

 Thanks so much for stopping by today!

Scrappy ((HUGS)) 

Amanda :o)

I'm Guest Designing at My Craft Spot!!!

Hello, hello there my crafty friends. I am so super excited to be guest designing here at My Craft Spot today.. So, for my project I decided to create a fun anniversary card for my husband (since this Tuesday was our anniversary) using the super cute "Down on the Farm stamp set"..I just love this stamp set!!! I am a big fan of pun stamps and there are so many adorable
sentiments on this stamp set..

I found my card base on clearance at Wal-Mart and I just loved the little scalloped window it had..

So, for the background paper on this card I created a stencil using a fish sticker outline.. 

Then, I took some Salty Ocean Distress ink and inked up my fishy stencil..  I finished my background with sequins and putting white eyes on my little fishes with a gelly roll pen.. 

 Next,I cut out these two adorable fishes from the Four Legged Friends cartridge and created some

 waves in the window behind them.. The waves were made from vellum cut with a large scalloped

 pair of decorative scissors..

Finally, I finished this fun card off with the prefect sentiment

 found on the "Down on the Farm stamp set".. 

Here's a list of the supplies I used:

* "Down on the Farm stamp set"- (My Craft Spot)

*Four Legged Friends cartridge (fish)

*"Salty Ocean" Distress Ink

* Sequins 5mm

*Scalloped Window Card Base

*Small Fish Stamp Outline

*White Jelly Roll Pen

*Vellum

*Large Scalloped Decorative Scissors

Want to win a My Craft Spot stamp set of your own?!?! 

Just leave me some comment love with your email, and which  My Craft Spot stamp set is your favorite for a chance to win that actual set (How Awesome is That!!)!! I will announce the winner on  Monday the 22nd..

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

Scrappy ((HUGS)) 

Amanda :o)

You can't have a Rainbow without any rain..

Hi there all my crafty friends, I know it's been a while since I posted anything.. It you all didn't know I live in Moore, Oklahoma where the big tornado torn through our town.. So, thing have been very crazy around here.. I do have to say that I am so very bless to still have a home and my family are safe.. Yet, sadly a lot of my neighbors weren't as fortunate.. Every day when I drive out of my neighborhood it's a gut wrenching, heartbreaking constant reminder of how close I was to losing everything. I have really been trying to regain some normalcy amongst all the devastation that surrounds us and it is a daily struggle.. Yet, I know that our town will be back and better than ever.. All I can do is try my best everyday to carry on and be thankful for amazing people and everything I do have in my life..

Okay, now let me get to some fun stuff.. I created this card using the sketch at the Peachy Keen Stamp Challenge Blog ... I really love how this card turned out and I thought the up lifting sentiment was a prefect fit..

Supplies I used:

*PK-107 Cloudy Day (Peachy Keen Stamps)

*PKSC-02 February 2012 (Peachy Keen Stamps) 

*Crafty Sprouts Stamps (no longer available)

*Ink

* Circle Punch

*Royal Jewels (Royal Castle Shoppe )

*Ditto Dots Washi Tape by Doodlebug  (Paper Issues )

*Lemondrop Twine ( The Twinery ) 

*Gelly Pens (white and black)

*Foam Dots

Challenges:

Peachy Keen Stamps Challenge -PKC 13-22 :: Sketch Challenge

Paper Issues -  Fruit Stand or Doodlebug Link Up

Scrappy ((HUGS)) 

Amanda :o)

Happy Mother's Day

Well, I know I'm a little slow to the go getting this posted but better late than never, right ?!?! I hope all you Mothers had a fabulous Mother's Day!! So, I wanted to share the card I created for my mom she is such an amazing mom/person and I am so inspired by her everyday.. I really love how this card turned out and the inspiration for this card can from the Moxie Fab World -Tuesday trigger from last week..

Supplies used:

*PKSC-05 May 2012 (Peachy Keen Stamps)

*Small Flower Stamp by Stampabilities

*Zebra Stripe Embossing Folder by the Paper Studio

*Corner Rounder 

*Ink

*Rhinestones

*Foam Dots

Challenge: 

Peachy Keen Stamps Challenge -PKC 13-19 :: Just Cards :: Mother/Grandmother

Scrappy ((HUGS)) 

Amanda :o)

Teacher You COLOR my world!

Howdy my crafty friends, how have you all been??? I have been crazy busy with my son's birthday, running a half marathon, and everything else life throws at you when you have kiddos,lol.. Well, this week is Teacher Appreciation week and I created a super cute crayon candy bar box for my son to give to his teacher.. This box turned out better then I have pictured it in my head and I hope my son's teacher likes it too..

 The crayon box is from Tags, Bags and Boxes cartridge 

and I cut it using fit to page.

My adorable crayons are from Simply Charmed cartridge and

 I attach mini Hershey candy bars to the back of each of them..

Supplies used:

*PKK-02 GINGERBREAD 4" FACE SET (Peachy Keen Stamps)

* PK-487 In Stitches 1 1/8"   (Peachy Keen Stamps)

*Everyday Occasions Stamps ( Joy's Life Stamps)
*"Simply Everything" stamp set  (Pink by Design)
*Ink
* Gelly Roll Pens (white and black)
*Markers
* Denim & Maraschino bakers twine by the Twinery (Paper Issues )
*Button

Challenge:

Moxie Fab World -350 Cards & Gifts Week: The Gift Packaging Challenge

 

  Scrappy ((HUGS)) 

Amanda :o)

Peachy Keen Stamps Spring Fling Blog Hop!

Yippee, it is Spring Fling Blog Hop time!!! 

I am so happy you decided to hop with us today!!! If you just arrived from the Peachy Keen Stamps Blog then you're on the right path, but if this is your first stop then you need to head over to the Peachy Keen Stamps Blog where all the fun begins.. 

Here's the card I created..

Peachy Keen Stamp Supplies I used:

 

PK-266 Duck Dolls

PKSC-03 March 2012

  PKS Stamp Club of the Month  Info:

• Kit subscriptions are a recurring monthly payment that is billed and shipped on the 6th of each month
• All subcribers to either of our kits must check out with our secure online credit card server.  
• Each month, you will receive one 8.5x11" sheet of Peachy Keen Stamps that are provided at a $15 discount to subscribers only.
• Kit Cost: $24.95 + $5 flat rate shipping in the U.S. (this kit will retail for $39.99 without any discount for non-kit club members) That is a savings of $180.00 per year or $90.00 per six month subscription!

Blog Hop Prize!!

There WILL be prizes awarded for this blog hop.  One prize package for EACH DAY of the hop will include The April Face Assortment stamps, The Moodies in ALL THREE SIZES.  This prize package is valued at $50. So hoppers will need to comment on each blog for a better chance of winning the prize. 

Well, I'm so glad you stopped by and now it's time for me to send you on your way..The very talented Glorajean's blog is your next stop..Here's the blog hop list if you get lost along your way..

Peachy Keen Stamps Blog - http://www.peachykeenstamps.blogspot.com/

Amanda Bodine - http://amandascraftsandmore.blogspot.com/
Glorajean Beardall - http://glorascrafts.blogspot.com/
Ruthie Nixon - http://septemberninth.blogspot.com/
Cassandra Cauble - http://www.ctimz3.blogspot.com/
Amy Crockett - http://www.scrappingmommy.com/
Raven Baca - http://love4stamps.blogspot.com/
Lorie Souther - http://www.thinkinspot.com/
Melissa Haas - http://doxiemeldesigns.blogspot.com/
Michelle Criswell - http://www.scrappinwithmybug.com/
Vivienne Holden - http://www.craftinghaven.blogspot.com/
Jeanne Streiff - http://inkypaws.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/
Emma Aguilar - http://www.creativetimeforme.com/
Nikki Foraker - http://scrappinnavywife.blogspot.com/
Saundra Rega - http://luvscrappingtogether.blogspot.com/
Kathy Jakopovich - http://www.peachykeenstamps-kathy.blogspot.com/

  Scrappy ((HUGS)) 

Amanda :o)

Make a Wish Minni!!

Hey there my crafty pals, I hope you all are having a fabulous week..  I have been crafting a lot this last week but haven't found the time to get on my computer to post anything.. So, today I had a few minutes and thought I would share this really simple Minni Mouse card I created.. I just think she turned out so cute..

Supplies used:

*Sn@p Color Vibe (Simple Stories) (Paper Issues )

*PKK-02 GINGERBREAD 4" FACE SET (Peachy Keen Stamps)

*PK-106 With a Cherry on Top!  (Peachy Keen Stamps)

*Copic Markers

*Gelly Pens (white & black)

*Ink

Challenge:

Peachy Keen Stamps Challenge -Peachy Keen Challenge 13-16 :: Anything Goes

Thanks so much for stopping by today..

 

  Scrappy ((HUGS)) 

Amanda :o)

Wishing You Blue Skies..

Hey there my crafty pals, we have had some pretty gloomy days here in Oklahoma lately and it really has me wishing for blue skies for sure... So, that was part of the inspiration for my card and  I also drew inspiration from the Tuesday Trigger picture at the Moxie Fab World Blog . I just love how this card turned out..

Supplies used:

*Gypsy (to weld the card base)

*Doodle Charms Cartridge (Jar)

*Create a Critter (grass and flowers)

*Boxes,Bags, and Tags (tag)

*PK-107 Cloudy Day (Peachy Keen Stamps)

* Pun in the Sun Stamps (Joy's Life Stamps)

*Sn@p Color Vibe (Simple Stories) (Paper Issues )

*Times &Seasons (Echo Park)

*Cream Fabric

*Buttons

*Ink

*Copic Marker

*Black Gelly Pen

*Maraschino twine (The Twinery)

 Challenges:
 Moxie Fab World -Tuesday Trigger : Friendly Flowers
My Craft Spot - Monday Challenge #93 - Tags
Paper Issues - Up In The Clouds
Craftin Desert Diva's -Craft It Up & Link It Up Linky Party #3 "Cute as a Button"

Thanks so much for stopping by today..

 

  Scrappy ((HUGS)) 

Amanda :o)

    

Bunny Treats

Hoppy Hoppy Friday my crafty friends, I have been up to my ears in Easter projects today..  So, I wanted stop in  and share  with you these super cute sour cream container bunny treats that hopped their way into all my son's classmates backpacks today..

 These little cuties are full of yummy Starburst Jellybeans..

Supplies used:

*White Card Stock

*Paper Doll Dress Up Cartridge (bunny ears)

*"PK-755 Critter Faces SET A Large "(Peachy Keen Stamps)

*PK-110 Here Kitty Kitty Face Assortment (Peachy Keen Stamps) 

*Paper Crimper

*Ink

*Copic Markers

*White Gelly Pen

Challenge:

 Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Blog -Challege Me Monday - #154 Easter Greetings

More Than Favors -Not a Card Friday - Spring Theme

I hope you liked my project and thanks so much for stopping by today..

 

  Scrappy ((HUGS)) 

Amanda :o)

Some Bunny Loves You (Printed card)

Howdy all my crafty friends out in bloggie land.. Sorry, I have been around much lately, but spring break had me pretty busy.. Well, I want to stop in today and share a card I created using the print option on my Silhouette SD.. This is the first time I've used this feature and I must say it was pretty cool..  I kept my card pretty simple..

Supplies Used:

*Silhouette SD

*Printer

*"Easter Beasties "  (Lettering Delights )

* Wild Life Puns Stamps (Joy's Life Stamps)

*Gelly Pens (White & Black)

*Small Brown Brad

* Chocolate  Bakers Twine (My Craft Spot)

I hope you liked my project and thanks so much for stopping by today..

 

  Scrappy ((HUGS)) 

Amanda :o)

Sending Sweet Tweets Your Way!

Hello hello, my crafty friends!!! I am so excited about the card I have to share with you today.. Do you ever get a crafting idea in your head and just have to create it?? Well, that's what happened with this card but it turned out so much cuter then I had thought it would (I just love it when that happens, lol).. So, to create this card I blew the dust off of my Gypsy because I needed her help to weld all my shapes together (she totally rocks at helping work my shapes,lol)..Here's what my and Gypsy created....

These two birds turned out so adorable!! I used a circle and

 an acorn top from the Create a Critter cartridge 

to create these cuties..

I just love making these partial front cards!!!

Then, I had to add an action wobble to my quote bubble..

Supplies used:

*Gypsy 

*Create a Critter cartridge (for birds, quote bubble, and nest)

*Plantin SchoolBook (rectangle for card back)

*From My Kitchen (slim rectangle for card front)

* "PK-755 Critter Faces SET A Large "(Peachy Keen Stamps)

*PKSC-06 June 2012  (Peachy Keen Stamps)

*Zebra embossing folder (the Paper Studio)

*Twisted Lime Trendy Twine ((Trendy Twine)

*Ink

*Gelly Pens (white & black)

*Action Wobble

Challenges:

Action Wobble Challenge -Wobble Wednesday Challenge #45 "Seeing Double"

Thanks so much for stopping by today..

 

  Scrappy ((HUGS)) 

Amanda :o)

Swimming by to say Hi!

Hey there my crafty pals, I am so sorry for being so MIA lately.. February was a busy and stressful month for me... Well, I am stopping in today to share this fun summery themed card ( yes, I know it's only March but I have been totally dreaming of warmer days, lol) with all of you.. My talented and crafty friend Selina at Fun 'n' Flair Stamps sent this super cute digi stamp to me and I could wait to use her.. 

Supplies used:

*Beach Babe Digital Stamp (Fun 'n' Flair Stamps )
* Pun in the Sun Stamps (Joy's Life Stamps)
*D'vine Swirls Cuttlebug Folder
*Hello Summer Collection (Echo Park)
*Copic Markers
*Colored Pencils
*Gelly Pens (white and black)
* Salty Ocean Distress Ink(Tim Holtz)
*Lilac Twine (Paper Issues )
*Stickles
*Button
* Pop Dots 

Thanks so much for stopping by today..

 

  Scrappy ((HUGS)) 

Amanda :o)

A Purrrr-fect Teacher Valentine

Hi my crafty pals, I am so glad you stopped in today!! I have a Purrr-fect teacher Valentine to share with you all.. My son's school isn't allowing us to bring food or candy for the kid's on Valentine's Day.. Well, I thought it won't be far to the kids if their teacher got some candy treats.. So, I decided to create some fun heart shaped hand warmers and a cute gift bag.. I got the hand warmer idea from a Joann's email you got a little while ago.. I love how these turned out and I now I think I need a pair for myself :0) 

Instructions:

1) Fold Felt in half and trace heart shape onto the felt (1 sheet makes 4 hearts)

2) Cut hearts out

3) Sew around edge of the hearts but leave a little opening for filling

4) Fill hearts with rice and sew your small opening closed

5) Print or hand write a tag saying "Heat in microwave for 45 seconds.  Place in your pockets 

to keep your hands warm" 

{My little leopard turned out way better then I had originally visioned}

{Yes, I had to give this little cutie some wobble action, lol}

Supplies for the gift bag..

*Create a Critter (Cat & Heart Balloon)

*PK-110 Here Kitty Kitty Face Assortment (Peachy Keen Stamps

 *PK-295 Cupid's Sting (Peachy Keen Stamps) 

*Secret Crush paper collection (Pink Paislee)
*Pick Licorice (Trendy Twine)

*Copic Markers

*White Gelly Pen

*Ink

*Action Wobble

*Small Kraft Gift Bag

Challenges:
Twine It Up! with Trendy Twine -February Challenge: Sweets for My Sweetie
My Craft Spot - Monday Challenge #86 - For Your Sweetheart
Action Wobble Challenge -  Wobble Wednesday Challenge #42 "Stamp it"
Paper Issues - It's in the Bag!

Thanks so much for stopping by today..

 

  Scrappy ((HUGS)) 

Amanda :o)