Fall Decor Blog Hop

 

 

October has an extra Monday so the Paper Girls have lined up a hop.

This time our theme is

 

Fall Decor

 

Since fall is when I bring my plants back inside I decided to snazzy them up a little

 just in time for the hop.

I got out my mega roll of burlap ribbon, an owl and a leaf stamp, and some ColorBox pigment

inks and stamped a repeating pattern on the ribbon.

A quick fix to be sure, but now my plants have their own sweaters to wear this fall.

 

What do you have to do to participate? 

How about a little extra help with that “Fall Decor”? The Paper Girls Challenge Blog has a Scrapbook Pal gift card up for grabs, which means you're asking what do you have to do to participate?

How do you get your hands on the gift card? Would you like a chance to win?

Get an entry for commenting on each of the blog posts, "Like" the Paper Girls Challenge on Facebook, and being a follower on our blog (all are required for an entry). You will see some fabulous projects and find some inspiration.

You have until Sunday, October 6, 2013 at 11:59pm MST to comment. We will announce the winner on Wednesday, October 9, 2013 at 9:00 am MST. International readers are welcome to play along but currently we are only shipping prize packs to the US and Canada due to shipping costs.

Here is the order of the blog hop:

 

Kristy: www.mamasanity.blogspot.com
Amber: www.allamberallthetime.blogspot.com
Erica: http://stampingstarlette.blogspot.com/
 Charity: http://menemenetekeluniversity.blogspot.com/ (you are here)
Heather: http://heatherskraftykorner.blogspot.com/
Charissa: http://akihasmommascraps.com/
Jessica: http://errantscraps.blogspot.com/
Michele: http://about-the-paper.blogspot.com/
Cathryn : http://www.catscrapcreations.blogspot.ca/
Becci: http://b-handmade.blogspot.com/
Misty: http://mistylynnwhat.blogspot.com/
Deborah: http://scrappinthelittlethings.blogspot.com/

 

~charity~

Tea for 2

Practical Scrappers Layout Sketch

 

Liz has come up with another winner. Stop by the blog and see what the DT has done with her fabulous inspiration.

 

~ Tea for 2 ~

These photos are of my beloved Spike and a little girl who came to play one afternoon. She HAD to have a tea party then she HAD to share it with Spike. He was happy, I got lots of photos...win/win situation!!!
Supplies:
Paper, Flowers, Gems, Canvas Stickers:Prima
Dylusions Mist:Ranger
Brads:Bo Bunny
Enamel Dots:MME
Ink:CTMH
Masks:Ranger, Kite
Gesso:Faber Castel
Trim, Corrugated Cardstock, Drafter's Vellum:Stash
Border Punch, Pieces:Kreaxions #919
Sketch:
Liz for Practical Scrappers

~charity~

Delightful Frolic

10 Things Tuesday at Practical Scrappers:

Doilies

For today's project I decided to make an inverted doilie. I cut a circle thae used my Kreaxions punch all around the inside edge of the circle. It makes a lovely frame for this sweet game of Ring-Around-the-Rosie.

~ Delightful Frolic ~

This page is also my entry for Paper Secrets:

 Back-to-School sketch challenge.

I used corkboard stars and banners, a wooden ruler, and chalkboard paper to make the inverted doily and to back it.

Here's a shot of the journaling strip, the colors are such a soft pastel the camera was having trouble grabbing them.

Supplies:

Paper:Kaiser Craft, WeRMrk

Die Cuts:Kaiser Craft

Chip Board:Teresa Collins

Sticker:American Crafts

Ruler:Studio Calico

Cork:Denise Parcells

Trim:Webster's Pages

Gems:My Mind's Eye

Liquid Pearls:Ranger

Twine:The Twinery

Circle Cutter and Punches:Kreaxions

Sketch:

Kelly Holifield for Paper Secrets

 

~charity~

 



Silent Question:Sketchabilities #99

Practical Scrappers: 10 Things Tuesday

Stickers

Flat stickers leave a little to be desired when texture is taken into consideration, but that doesn't mean you can't get artsy with them. For my sticke project I used the negative of two sticker flourishes as a stencil for modeling paste.

~Silent Question~

It was a bit tricky getting the modeling only in the negative space, but a little spillage added to the drama of the layout.

The chalkboard paper looks absolutely fabulous with the white paste and the dramatic red.

Supplies:

Paper:MME, Bazill, Riddersholm Design

Gems:Prima, Recollections, MME

Chipboard:Prima, 7 Gypsies

Transparencies:Little Yellow Bicycle

Die Cuts:7 Gypsies

Ink, Mist, Enamel Accents:Ranger

Alpha:American Crafts

Punch:McGill, Kreaxions

Sketch:

Karen Gerber for Sketchabilities

~charity~

 

 



You Are:

Paper Girls Challenge Blog
Challenge # 40

Make Your Own Stamp

For this challenge I grabbed my nubby soap holder, dipped it in white pigment ink, and mooshed it all over my background. The result: random tiny circles...I think it's gonna be a hit.

~You Are~

Supplies:

Paper:Echo Park, Bazill, MME

Stickers:MME

Stickles:Ranger

Ink:CTMH

Punches:Kreaxions #306, 901, and 902

Stamp:InterDesign

 

 

~charity~

 



Wristband Summer

 Hi and welcome everyone to Just Imagine Crafts / Kreaxions Punches
All About Me Blog Hop

We're giving away a Kreaxions 4 - in 1 punch and circle cutter to ONE lucky
blog hop participant. To be entered into the drawing for this prize simply
visit each DT blog, leaving a comment on each one. Follow Just Imagine Crafts please
and then leave one final comment on the Just Imagine Blog.
We'll announce the lucky winner on Monday!

In support of the Blog Hop all Kreaxions products will be 25% off

from  Sept 14 - Sept 15!!

 Discount good online only and CAN NOT be combined with any other offers.

For international shipping rates please contact customer service at

 justimagine@cox.net

 Be sure to start  at : www.justimaginecrafts.typepad.com/

From there the Hop starts with:

     Bev   

Charity ( you are here)

Ginni

Joan

Karen

Lee-Anne

Lisa

Monica

Wendi

and after Wendi go back to Just Imagine Crafts to leave a comment about the blog hop.

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In celebration of "All about Me"
I made this page below. Check it out and view the amazing things that Kreaxions products can do.

For my project I used Kreaxions 4-in-1 Punch #306, #902, and my trusty Circle Cutter.

~ Wristband Summer ~

This summer I spent hours soaking up the sun while attending mud bog, after demolition derby, after mud run. Was LOTS of fun, got thoroughly burnt, muddy, and addicted to fun with cars!!!
Thanks for stopping and hopping with us.

next up is Ginni.

Supplies:

Paper, Stickers, Alpha:Echo Park

Corkies:Studio Calico

Wood Elements:Prima

Twine:The Twinery

Embossing Folders:Cuttlebug and Darice

White Gel Pen:Marvy

1/2 inch Circle Punch:Uchida

Enamel Accents:Ranger

Ink:CTMH

Modeling Paste:Liquitex

Gear Punches, Circle Cutter:Kreaxions
This page is also my entry for Paper Secrets Sketch with a twist challenge: Embossing Folders. I used embossing folders on my yellow circles as well as around the border of my page.

Sketch:

Kelly Holifield for Paper Secrets

~charity~

Thanks

Practical Scrappers Card Sketch

 

Our amazing card sketch artist has come up with another classic pattern to follow. I chose a black, white, and gold scheme along with a simple sentiment.

~ thanks ~

Supplies:

Paper:MME, Bazill

Ribbon:CTMH, Webster's Pages

Flower:Imaginisce

Ink:CTMH

Sentiment:Stash

Stickles:Ranger

Sketch:

Patty Selah for Practical Scrappers

 

~charity~

 



Bunny Ears

 Thrilling Thursday on the Just Imagine Crafts blog today.
Stop by for close-ups of the punched border and butterfly circle on this optically challenging layout!
~ Bunny Ears ~

During our last visit home these cousins discovered they were two of a kind. Happy, fun loving, and always up for a good joke.

Supplies:

Paper:Authentique, Bazill

Die-Cut Tabs, Stickers, Tiny Type:Teresa Collins

Enamel Dots:MME
Ink:CTMH
Enamel Accents:Ranger

Alpha, Bark Stars:Prima

Border Punch:Kreaxions #901

Sketch:

Brittany Perry for Scrapbook Steals

 

~charity~

Success Story

SWAT Drill #15

Stamp, Stitch, Spray/Splatter

Time to add the three S's to your next project. Stop by the SWAT blog and see how the DT interpreted this fun theme.

~Success Story~

 

My son was thrilled to finally be able to ride his bike this summer. It seems my children are late bloomers when it comes to this skill. But now they all are capable of riding and can be seen zipping down to the park or over to their friend's house on any given afternoon.

This layout is my entry for the

Paper Bakery Sketch Challenge #11.

Supplies:

Paper, Die-Cut's, Sticker:Teresa Collins

Stamps:Pink Paislee, Hero Arts

Dylusions Mist, Ink:Ranger

Trim:Webster's Pages

Alpha:American Crafts

Staples:Making Memories

Washi:Studio g, Crafty Steals, Made in Japan

Punches:CTMH, Martha Stewart, Uchida, 7 Gypsies

Sketch:

Juliana Michaels for Paper Bakery

~charity~

Bits and Pieces Give Away

 

It's time for C'est Magnifique Kits Bits and Pieces Give Away!!!

Stop by the BLOG and sign up then post the give away on your blog for a second chance to win.

 

 

And don't forget, the store is PACKED with yummy scrapping supplies.

 

~charity~

Best Wishes

Thrilling Thursday on the Just Imagine/Kreaxions blog.
Today I have this elegant card up for your viewing pleasure. 

 ~ Best Wishes ~

Supplies:

Ink and Cardstock:CTMH

Paper:7 Gypsies

Die-cut:KandCompany

Feathers:Spare Parts

Gems:Jolees

Stamp:Clear Arts

Mists:Tattered Angels

Wooden Flourish:Kaiser Craft

Border Punch:Kreaxions #924

Circle Cutter:Kreaxions

~charity~

Lawn Dear

Practical Scrappers Ten Things Tuesday:Stamping

In my search to try something new with stamping I came up with this idea. I took a laser cut wood veneer, dabbed it in modeling paste, and stamped my layout. It makes a great muted design against the patterned papers.

~ Lawn Deer ~

 

When I finished stamping modeling paste all over my page the veneer was perfectly distressed so I slipped it behind my photos. Here's a close up of the honey-comb design.

 

Silas loves this Lawn Ornament at our local Nursery.

He just HAD to do a photo shoot with it.

This layout is my submission for Sketchabilities #98.

Supplies:

Paper:Authentique, Sassafrass Lass

Wood Elements:Prima, Blue Fern Studios

Modeling Paste:Liquitex

Enamel Dots:Ranger
Alpha:Prima

Trim;Webster's Pages

Border Punch:Kreaxions #902

 

Sketch:



One in a Million

Paper Girls Challenge #39

WIRE

Today we challenge you to use wire on a project. I love using new and unusual items in my scrapping process so I embraced this topic fully.

 

I made wire circles by wrapping floral wire around various bottles on my scrap table and twisting them off. I attached the circles to my card with brads. This idea went PERFECTLY with the September 6th card sketch at Paper Secrets.

Supplies:

Paper, Layered Sticker:MME

Stamp:Sweet Stamp Shop

Brads:Recollections

Ink, Trim:CTMH

Wire:Floracraft

Sketch:

Kelly Holifield for Paper Secrets

 

~charity~