Love is in the Air... Blog hop 11 DAY 1

Welcome to the Love is in the Air Blog Hop! You should have just come from Kristy's blog http://scraptasticalkreations.blogspot.com .  If you are just joining the hop and wish to start from the beginning, please visit Lisa's blog at http://honeybearzdesigns2011.blogspot.com

Each blogger participating in this hop is featuring a project having to do with Valentine's Day or Love. This super-fun hop will be showcasing cards, layouts and projects that feature anything and everything to do with LOVE since that is what Valentine's Day is all about right!! You'll find an array of ideas throughout this hop. From decorations to gift ideas and more, we hope you'll enjoy each and every project along the way!! Be sure to leave a comment at each hop stop to show all the participants a little love.

This is a two-day blog hop, different projects! So, please be sure to stop by tomorrow also!  

Lisa Pontious - http://honeybearzdesigns2011.blogspot.com/  START
Kristy Asche - http://scraptasticalkreations.blogspot.com/   CAME FROM
Doris Parker - http://mybugandmecreate.blogspot.com/  ME
Nicolette Simpson- http://beyondscrapin.blogspot.com/  GOING TO NEXT
Lori Brown - http://savingmine.blogspot.com/
Jamie- http://networkedblogs.com/tPSjB
Scraps To Treasures - http://scraps2treasure.blogspot.com/
Ashley Townsend - http://theglamoroussideofscrapping.blogspot.com/
Beckie - http://justbcreativecrazy.blogspot.com/
Janet Royer- http://janetscreativeworld.blogspot.com/
Jessi Buehrle- http://mylifeinartscrafts.blogspot.com/
Angela Urell- http://creativecraftin.blogspot.com/
Kimi and Pamela - http://lovebugcreations3.blogspot.com/
Christina - http://cema1cema.blogspot.com/
Mindy - http://papercreationsbymindyblog.blogspot.com/
Janet Smith - http://www.ladyluvbug.blogspot.com/
Erica - http://mycricutcraftroom.blogspot.com/
Jamie- http://scrapqueen141.blogspot.com/

Can you feel the love...  

making valentine cards or "looove" cards is fun and makes you be creative... to be silly - mushy or even short, sweet and simple!

** paper background : Lovefest collection, carolees love at www.adornit.com 
** doilies are from 2 packages at wal-mart valentine section and I split the 2 colors and made 1 heart!
** stick pin -ctmh set called pretty Pins
** SU for the saying..
** Rhinestone is from a package of misc I bought at a LSS
** the paper doily heart that has the saying on it is from paper whispers  mrs grossman's paper company called Lace Heart.
** Ink used around edges is from Ctmh and is red and black. and sponged a little red on top of the paper.
** the lil heart on top of the ribbon (just extras found at a LSS sale of misc) is a heart from the package of Say it in Crystals by Prima marketing.
** I inked around the area on the card that talks about the "top 10 ways to say I love you"  drawing focus to this area.

I hope that you'll leave me some comments today.  If you haven't already became a follower and signed up for my e-mails (left side of screen) I'd love you too and then please let me know so I can come visit you!    HAVE A LOVE (ly)-day!!

Thank you for stopping by my blog today. Please hop on over to Nicolette's blog http://beyondscrapin.blogspot.com  next to see what she has to share with you!

Valentine Cards for kids with Cancer DAY 2

Welcome to the Valentine Card Blog Hop for Cancer Patients. Cancer is a very devastating disease which takes its toll on the patient and support team alike. What we are doing with this hop is making Valentine cards to share the “love” with Cancer patients and give them something to smile about. 

This was a 2 day hop - and never to late to see yesterdays valentine cards! 

IF you are interested in sending a valentine card to a girl or boy (please make it for either gender for various ages) please send a card to: 

Attn: Vilma Carnahan 

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

595 North Parkway 

Memphis, TN 38105

LINE UP FOR TODAY IS:

1. Mindy- /http://mindyscreations11.blogspot.com   START
2. Nancie-http://www.alittlepieceofmebynancie.blogspot.com/
3. Mandy- http://lovestoscrap11.blogspot.com/
4.Laurie - http://mincedpaper.blogspot.com/
5. Ashley- http://proudusmcwife415.blogspot.com
6. Jearise - http://lorbysworld.blogspot.com
7. Paula http://scrapyourworld1.blogspot.com
8. Carla- http://racincrafts.blogspot.com/
9. Cori- http://createdbycori.blogspot.com YOU SHOULD HAVE ARRIVED FROM
10. Doris - http://mybugandmecreate.blogspot.com  ME
11. Lisa T. - http://bitbythecricutbug.blogspot.com  PLEASE VISIT NEXT
12. Beckie - http://justbcreativecrazy.blogspot.com
13.  Kimberly Pate ~ http://scrappingrookie.blogspot.com
14. Pam Lavertu http://mzlavr2.blogspot.com/
15. Maria D. http://www.mdcraftcorner.blogspot.com

 I am making a card more for an older kid to young teen who might be doodling on paper out of their notebook which is the effect I was going for... simple and not all mushy (in case it went to a boy...)

** embossing folders used: Notebook Paper by The paper Studio  & cuttlebug (pc) with hearts all over it..  It came in a set.. hmm. which set though.. IF you need/want to know - let me know in comments and I will research.
** PUNCH with the notebook tear look is from Stampin Up.
** Paper in background is from The Paper Studio
** ink used on top of the doodling hearts is various colors smeared around from the eye stamp pads (the lil ones like chalk ink)
** "Happy Valentines Day" from the My Peachy Keen set PKSC-01 stamp kit club Jan 12 set
** "friend" saying is from Ctmh Feb Word Puzzle D1269

can't say my punching is all that perfect yet...  lol

this is the punch used from Stampin' Up!

Please head on over to LISA T blog  for some valentine love for some special kiddos!

Valentine day cards for kids with cancer Blog Hop 4 DAY 1/5 Feb DAY 1

Welcome to the Valentine Card Blog Hop for Cancer Patients. Cancer is a very devastating disease which takes its toll on the patient and support team alike. What we are doing with this hop is making Valentine cards to share the “love” with Cancer patients and give them something to smile about.

This is a 2 day hop - so come back tomorrow please. 

IF you are interested in sending a valentine card to a girl or boy (please make it for either gender for various ages) please send a card to:

Attn: Vilma Carnahan
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
595 North Parkway
Memphis, TN 38105

 OUR LINE - UP
1. Mindy- /http://mindyscreations11.blogspot.com   START
2. Nancie-http://www.alittlepieceofmebynancie.blogspot.com/
3. Mandy- http://lovestoscrap11.blogspot.com/
4.Laurie - http://mincedpaper.blogspot.com/


6. Ashley- http://proudusmcwife415.blogspot.com
7. Jearise - http://lorbysworld.blogspot.com
8. Paula http://scrapyourworld1.blogspot.com
9. Carla- http://racincrafts.blogspot.com/
10. Cori- http://createdbycori.blogspot.com YOU SHOULD HAVE ARRIVED FROM
11. Doris - http://mybugandmecreate.blogspot.com  ME
12. Lisa T. - http://bitbythecricutbug.blogspot.com  PLEASE VISIT NEXT
13. Beckie - http://justbcreativecrazy.blogspot.com
14.  Kimberly Pate ~ http://scrappingrookie.blogspot.com
15. Pam Lavertu http://mzlavr2.blogspot.com/
16. Maria D. http://www.mdcraftcorner.blogspot.com

 Using the Imagine Cartridge Better Together! I thought this was so cute!  All cuts and paper is from this cartridge and created and cut on the Imagine!
BE MINE Valentine is from the Close to My Heart set: D1269 February Word Puzzle set.
I inked around the edge of the card using a Ctmh ink pad yellow.

Any boy or girl who gets this card, I hope and pray it makes them smile and laugh!

 LISA T  is the next stop on our hop to make these boys and girls have an awesome valentine day!!

Valentine Card Blog Hop - 14 Jan 2012

1. Liz-  http://decadeofscrap.blogspot.com/   BEGINNING of HOP

2. Ashley- http://theglamoroussideofscrapping.blogspot.com/
3. Teresa - http://www.scrappintplace.blogspot.com/
4. Lina- http://www.sweetnothingspaperco.blogspot.com
5. Nikki-http://www.paperpiecingsbynikki.blogspot.com
6. Nicolette www.beyondscrapin.blogspot.com
7. Misty - http://mbtreasurista.blogspot.com/
8. Ellen ♥ CardMonkey - http://cardmonkey-business.blogspot.com/
9. Theresa Neubaum - http://www.scrappyartcrafters.blogspot.com
10. Beckie  http://justbcreativecrazy.blogspot.com/   SHOULD HAVE COME FROM
11. Doris - http://mybugandmecreate.blogspot.com     ME
12. Amber - http://pixiperfectcreations.blogspot.com   GO TO NOW
13. Leslie-http://ScrapOfArtDesigns.blogspot.com
14. Melissa-http://timeweavers.wordpress.com
15. Amy - http://lv2scrapandfibrofacts.blogspot.com

We are making these awesome cards for the boys and girls at Jackson Memorial Holtz Children's Cancer Unit.  These precious boys & girls will receive all the valentine cards on this blog hop. Liz is the host of an amazing blog hop and Ashley will be sending them to the hospital.. THANK YOU LADIES!!

 With thinking of valentine cards for kids and not gender based - hmm...  what to make.. simple yet I think cute -This adorable heart came from Imagine cartridge Better Together cut out at 1.7in.    The bottom base with the awesome colors is from the same cartridge and cut from the shape that is within the Imagine machine (square rounded) at 3in.  I cut this down and hid it under the yellow (scraps) .  As you could see 3 corners are rounded and 1 is squared off...  I don't know about you.. BUT I thought it was cute.  What do you think?   The word "Valentine" is from the CTMH set

I saw this in the Better Together imagine cartridge and thought.. how simply adorable and just knew this was the Valentine card to make.  not to girly - not to boyish.. Cut out at 1in, it makes a cute inside, I do think :)

Please make sure to leave comments on everyone's blog.  Please head on over to  Amber's Blog and be inspired!