A FEW OF MY FAVORITE THINGS Blog Hop!

Welcome to Amanda's Crafts and More and the ...A FEW OF MY FAVORITE THINGS Blog Hop!
If you've come from visiting Celeste at C.C.'s Cards and Crafts , you're in the right place! If you've just happened across my blog and would like to play along with our fun hop, you can go to http://www.inkingitupcrazy.blogspot.com and start at the beginning. We would love to share a few of our favorite things with you today!
Each Design Team member will be featuring an project made especially for this hop using their favorite crafting tools and techniques. Make sure to check out each member's blog. There will be some fun prizes along the way, AND there will be some AWESOME ideas!

A Few of My Favorite Things I used on my card:
*Create a Critter
*Plantin SchoolBook
*Walk In My Carden
*Lots Of Pun Stamps ( Joy’s Life store )
*Twine
*Ink
*Stickles (Crystal)
*White Pen
*Black Marker

Now, I want to share one of my favorite things with one of you!!
Lots Of Pun Stamps by Joy’s Life!!!
For the giveaway just leave a comment on this post with a way that I can reach you if you win. I will pick a winner Wednesday the 19th ..

Next stop...Meagan's blog, Beyond Paper Designs . Go see what she has in store for you today...

If you get lost along the way here is a list of everyones blog:)

Kassidy – http://www.inkingitupcrazy.blogspot.com/

Lisa – http://www.lisa-craft-blog.blogspot.com/

Kristin – http://www.kristinscraftykitchen.blogspot.com/

Jessie – http://www.scrappyjess.blogspot.com/

Jamie – http://www.jmecreations.blogspot.com/

Susan – http://www.itsmesusanp.blogspot.com/

Erika – http://www.cricutlove1.blogspot.com/
Celeste – http://www.ccscards.blogspot.com/
Amanda – http://www.amandascraftsandmore.blogspot.com/(You're Here)
Meagan – http://beyondpaperdesigns.blogspot.com/
Rebecca – http://www.creationswithbecka.blogspot.com/

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

Stamp, Scrap & Doodle Saturdays Design Team Project

Hey all my crafty friends, I hope you all are having a Terrific weekend!! Well, it's time for a new challenge at Stamp, Scrap & Doodle Saturdays and time for me to share my design team project with you..

In my project this week, I used a super fun digi from a wonderful new digital stamp company Kich N Bleus Designs !!! They are just starting out, but they already have 2 FABULOUS collections of digi's out.. So, to help them boost their number of followers I am offering a giveaway!!! The prize up for grabs is

The Whole Kich N Bleus Designs - February Collection!!!

Okay everyone, here is what I need you to do:

*Head over to Kich N Bleus Designs (<- Click on their name) and become a follower * Then, come back here and leave me a comment telling me you are a follower of Kich N Bleus Designs

That is it!!! I will pick a winner on Monday evening..



The supplies I used in my project are:
*Digital Image by Kich N Bleus Designs
*Paper (Target $1 section & the Paper Studio)
*Love Always stamp set by Pink by Design
*Emo Love sticker set by E.A.D DESIGNS
*Copics & Colored Pencils
*Mesh Ribbon
*Black Ink
*Black Marker

Other Challenges:
Sketches In Thyme - card sketch
Stamp Something - anything goes
Kaboodle Doodles Challenge Blog - do it with digis

Let me know what you think :0)

The Final Merry Martha Giveaway!!!

It's My Final Merry Martha Giveaway Day Everyone!!!!!!! I hope you all enjoyed all the Martha Stewart goodies and I wanted to that you all for participating.. Okay, lets announce the 10 lucky winners of last weeks prize.. The winners are
CathyinMN said... Congrats to last week's winners! Your card is so cute, and I love the bow you made with the MS punch. What a creative idea! I love MS punches. Thanks for the chance to win this fun MS punch.

Kendra said... Absolutely awesome punch! Love what you have done for examples with it!

Anonymous said... I love this punch and never thought to use them as bows... thanks for the idea!! Felicia

shari said... I love the bow you made with this punch, so clever. Shari (cricutrookie)

Abby said... I have that cut!!!! I have to get crafting!!!!! Great punch!!!

Heidi said... I LOVE this snowflake punch. I've actually never used a border punch before and I love your examples. Living in a place where we get 6 months a year of snow, this would be perfect for me. LOL. I LOVE your background and cute little snowman on your blog. Do you mind sharing where you got him from? Cute cute cute and thanks so much for the chance to win!

craftydgtr said... I love the way you used the punch to make the bow. I am going to have to copy that.
Wendy

sherri_braun said... I just love Martha Stewart punches. Thanks for the awesome giveaway!

Lisa said... i always love coming to your blog and seeing all the fun things you do! you do an amazing job on everything you do!keep up the good work girl!

Anonymous said... I would like the chance to win..MelissaD

Congrats to all of you!!Please email me amandas crafts and more (at) hotmail (dot) com by Monday so I can get your prize mailed out to you..

Okay with this being the final giveaway week I have a few changes.. I'm featuring 2 prizes this week and I will be randomly picking not 1, not 2, but 10 lucky winners for each prize!!! So, your chances of winning some free Martha Stewart stuff is pretty good... The winners will be announced on Friday.. So, you will only have a short time to enter this time..

So the rules to enter to win are the same:

* leave me a comment on this post to win this weeks prize (for next weeks prize you will leave a comment on next Wednesdays post and so on)

*Please leave me a way to contact you (if you don't your comment will not be added in the drawing)

*You do not have to be a follower to win!! But if you like what you see on my blog and would like to be one that would be awesome:0)

*As of right now the prizes can only be shipped to United States residents(I'm very sorry all my international followers)

Now, this weeks prizes are Martha Stewart Holidays Snow Flurry Punch Around The Page and

Martha Stewart Holiday Compartment Treat Boxes(set of 6)
Well, as I have mentioned before I love me some Martha Stewart Punches and the compartment treat boxes make awesome homemade goodie gifts.. So, below I have a picture of a card I made with the "Punch Around the Page"(I will be posting more pics and details about my card later) , and a picture of this super cute treat box all put together..




Good luck everyone and thank again for participating in my giveaways :0)

Merry Martha Giveaway Wednesdays!!! (4 of 5)

Happy Merry Martha Giveaway Day Everyone!!!!!!! Okay, lets announce the 10 lucky winners of last weeks prize.. The winners are

Helen said... I love to bake but never have something cute to put them in. Thanks for all these chances to win!!

Kari said... Awesome give-away! Looking forward to seeing what else you come up with for the holiday season!

Jennifer said... Oh, Amanda! Those Martha Stewart gift boxes are so pretty!!! :) I love how you decorated the ribbon!I want to have a cookie exchange, just so I can scraplift your adorable invitation-lol!!!!!!!!Thank you so much for sharing and for the chance to win,

The Fillhard's said... Thanks again for hosting these giveaways. I do a couple of cookie exchanges and also make up goodie boxes for a few neighbors and friends each year so these would come in really handy right now.
Christi

Sentimental Scrapper said...Just found your blog! Your projects are beautiful!! And what an awesome giveaway!!

Jamiecrafts said... wow those look fun i really like the cute cookies!

Jean said... Great giveaway. Thanks for the chance to win. I am already a follower.

dawn said... Great boxes! I am making cookies this year to hand out to my little cousins (along with a hand knitted hat & matching scarve set) that are all under the age of 8 and this would be an awesome way to wrap them. Keep up the good work!!!

ChandaCooney said... What an awesome giveaway! I would love an opportunity!

Savahanna said.. MMM these boxes would go good with the cookies we make every year for the family.

Congrats to all of you!!Please email me amandas crafts and more (at) hotmail (dot) com by Monday so I can get your prize mailed out to you..

So , let me recap on the giveaway info for people who are just joining in or may have forgotten.. For the 5 items I'm featuring I will be randomly picking not 1, not 2, but 10 lucky winners!!! So, your chances of winning some free Martha Stewart stuff is pretty good... The winners will be announced on the following Wednesday's post when I show you the next prize up for grabs..

Okay, here is how you enter to win:

* leave me a comment on this post to win this weeks prize (for next weeks prize you will leave a comment on next Wednesdays post and so on)

*Please leave me a way to contact you (if you don't your comment will not be added in the drawing)

*Optional: I created a button and would like you to spread the word on your blog by posting my button and a link back to my blog..

*You do not have to be a follower to win!! But if you like what you see on my blog and would like to be one that would be awesome:0)

*As of right now the prizes can only be shipped to United States residents(I'm very sorry all my international followers)

Now, this weeks prize is Martha Stewart Snowflake Trim Double-edge Punch!!

I am a huge fan of Martha's punches and this one totally rocks.. I created two projects with this awesome punch.. A card and a super fun bow that I placed on a bag full of Christmas goodies... I will be posting more pics and details about my card later today..





Good Luck to everyone this week:0)

Merry Martha Giveaway Wednesdays!!! (3 of 5)

Happy Merry Martha Giveaway Day Everyone!!!!!!! Okay, lets announce the 10 lucky winners of last weeks prize.. The winners are

Marianne said... Your gingerbread person is so cute. This is a great way to gift sweets during the holidays. Marianne S.

Theresa said... I would love to be entered in for the treat bags!! Those are really cute! I was wondering what kind of treat to make for my daycare parents! These would be great! Thanks

Anonymous said... ginger bread tag is too cute love it Thanks a bunch Theresa

Cindylu2u said... Love these bags, it would make great gifts for co-workers, or neighbors! Your little gingerbread man is simply adorable!!

nancy said... Thanks for the chance to win the treat bags and the great idea for the pretzels. I have six co-workers, and that would be a great inexpensive idea for them----Thanks Nancy

Heather said... Congrats winners!! Love that cute little gingerbread!

pebblesjns said... This is the first time I've seen your blog, and oh my goodness, it is amazing! I have been going back through the pages of older posts and there is so much inspiration here. Definitely becoming a follower. And these treat bags would be amazing to win. I always make some homemade goodies for my husband's coworkers so they would come in handy! Thanks for the oppportunity!

Michelle said... Super cute gingerbread man! I can think of lots of uses for the gift bags!

gina ehrhart said... I love the little gingerbread tag! Too cute!

CathyinMN said... Those treat bags are great! I make cookies or fudge for the neighbors every Christmas and this would be a great way to give that away. Thanks for the chance to win them. Your gingerbread tag is very cute.

Congrats to all of you!!Please email me amandas crafts and more (at) hotmail (dot) com by Monday so I can get your prize mailed out to you..

So , let me recap on the giveaway info for people who are just joining in or may have forgotten.. For the 5 items I'm featuring I will be randomly picking not 1, not 2, but 10 lucky winners!!! So, your chances of winning some free Martha Stewart stuff is pretty good... The winners will be announced on the following Wednesday's post when I show you the next prize up for grabs..

Okay, here is how you enter to win:

* leave me a comment on this post to win this weeks prize (for next weeks prize you will leave a comment on next Wednesdays post and so on)

*Please leave me a way to contact you (if you don't your comment will not be added in the drawing)

*Optional: I created a button and would like you to spread the word on your blog by posting my button and a link back to my blog..

*You do not have to be a follower to win!! But if you like what you see on my blog and would like to be one that would be awesome:0)

*As of right now the prizes can only be shipped to United States residents(I'm very sorry all my international followers)

Now, this weeks prize is Martha Stewart Treat Boxes{ set of 6}!!!


These boxes are so handy for a holiday cookie exchange or for home baked gifts.. So, on my treat bag I decided to alter the ribbon by stamping on it.. I really liked how they turned out and I can't wait to share these at my moms Christmas cookie exchange..

Good Luck to everyone this week:0)

Merry Martha Giveaway Wednesday!!! (2 of 5)

Woo hoo, it is Merry Martha Giveaway Wednesday!!! Okay, lets announce the 10 lucky winners of last weeks prize.. The winners are

4kids4 said... Cute card...gotta love a reindeer!! I've never tried MS glitter...thanks for the chance!~Sharon C.

Kelly Braund said... Great giveaway and cute card! Thanks for the chance!

Rene said... Such a cute card! Love the snow on his nose! So cute! Thanks for the chance to win. I am a follower and I'm adding your badge to my sidebar!Scrappy Love,Rene'

mga said... Congrats on being a host...How exciting! I like your blog & the way you post your instructions. Great job!I'd love to be included in your giveaway. The card is so cute! Thanks Anabel

hamptongal said... Love the reindeer the glitter on the nose makes the card. I'm a follower but I don't have a blog. So i can't grab your button. The giveaway this week is cool Thanks and Happy Thanksgiving

allysonpcallahan said... Wow your website is awesome! Thanks for doing such an awesome giveaway! :) I love your Christmas card you just did!Allyson

GabyCreates.com said... LOL, actually I do not know what happened with my lenghty post??... Love your reindeer and had congratulated you on being selected to host these giveaways!!!and just noticed your ornament card and lo, love it ( I do not own either cart!
..and you made me go buy the MS punch!!

Brenda said... I love your cards and your blog. Thanks for the chance to win MS products.

JillyPlot said...Such great work! The reindeer is adorable!! Thanks for the chance to win!

Southernscraper said... What a cute blog. I would like to be entered into your drawing Martha's glitter rocks!

Congrats to all of you!! mga, Southernscraper, Brenda, & hamptongal please email me amandas crafts and more (at) hotmail (dot) com by Monday so I can get your prize mailed out to you..

So , let me recap on the giveaway info for people who are just joining in or may have forgotten.. For the 5 items I'm featuring I will be randomly picking not 1, not 2, but 10 lucky winners!!! So, your chances of winning some free Martha Stewart stuff is pretty good... The winners will be announced on the following Wednesday's post when I show you the next prize up for grabs..

Okay, here is how you enter to win:

* leave me a comment on this post to win this weeks prize (for next weeks prize you will leave a comment on next Wednesdays post and so on)

*Please leave me a way to contact you (if you don't your comment will not be added in the drawing)

*Optional: I created a button and would like you to spread the word on your blog by posting my button and a link back to my blog..

*You do not have to be a follower to win!! But if you like what you see on my blog and would like to be one that would be awesome:0)

*As of right now the prizes can only be shipped to United States residents(I'm very sorry all my international followers)

Now, this weeks prize is Martha Stewart's Candy Caney Cello Treat Bags (set of 8)!!!

These treat bags are so adorable, and would make great Christmas gifts for friends, family, co-workers, or neighbors.. So, on my treat bag I decided to modify the tag that can with the treat bag set.. I really liked how they turned out and I can't wait to share these cute gifts with my neighbors..

Merry Martha Giveaway Wednesdays!!! (1 of 5)

Well, I have some super exciting news to share with all my crafty friends that follow my blog.. I was asked to host A Holiday Giveaway with Martha Stewart Crafts Products!! How cool is that!! So, for the next 5 weeks I will be giving away some of Martha Stewart's crafts products to my crafty followers... For the 5 items I'm featuring I will be randomly picking not 1, not 2, but 10 lucky winners!!! So, your chances of winning some free Martha Stewart stuff is pretty good... The winners will be announced on the following Wednesday's post when I show you the next prize up for grabs..

Okay, here is how you enter to win:

* leave me a comment on this post to win this weeks prize (for next weeks prize you will leave a comment on next Wednesdays post and so on)

*Please leave me a way to contact you (if you don't your comment will not be added in the drawing)

*Optional: I created a button and would like you to spread the word on your blog by posting my button and a link back to my blog..

*You do not have to be a follower to win!! But if you like what you see on my blog and would like to be one that would be awesome:0)

*As of right now the prizes can only be shipped to United States residents (This may change I will keep you posted)

So, enough about rules lets get to the fun stuff this weeks prize... The prize is
Martha Stewart Holidays Glitter and Glue Set!!!

I got to play with this awesome glitter and glue set.. I love the colors they are so vibrant and the glue works great.. I created a card using the Sugar Cube glitter from this set to add some bling to my snow.. I hope you like it and Good Luck Everyone :0)




Challenges I entered my card in:

Fantabulous Cricut -Achoo
Bah! Humbug! - Rudolph- Reindeer
Peachy Keen Stamps Challenge - Mini challenge(I used Snow Cuties PK stamps)
If The Shoe fits... Scrap It! - DIY (hand made red glitter button)
"Just Us Girls" Challenge - Gateway card
Sweet Stampin Challenge Blog - Snowflakes