Jessica's Craft Shaque: Christmas

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Tuesday, December 17

Merry Christmas - Altered Heart Box with 3 Girl JAM

Hey there Blends and 3 Girl JAM-mers

Today is my Design Team Day and

I am sharing a quick card
showcasing a few of the newer
products available at 3 Girl JAM

I wanted to play along in the current 3 Girl JAM Challenge, so I decided to alter a heart box
to be given as a Christmas Gift.

For my Decorated Heart Box:
I used a paper mache' heart box (available at Pinque Peacock)
and covered it first with some
darling Bo Bunny paper (Rejoice 6x6 paper pad).

I pleated some Halloween Harvest Ribbon from the Seasons Bundle
along the outer edge of the lid.
I also created a matching Pleated Petal flower and put a fun
Christmas Flair Button in the center.

A Simple and Quick Gift
and I think it is Darling!

You Should JOIN THE CURRENT 3 Girl JAM CHALLENGE
The THEME is HOLIDAY GIFT + RIBBON

You'll always find
LOADS of inspiration
at the 3 Girl JAM Challenge Blog!
Stop over for wonderful ideas from the Design Team
and all those linking up!

Another way to get wonderful ideas, check out
the 3 Girl JAM Pinterest Boards!

Thanks for Stopping In Today

Stop by 3 Girl JAM
to shop around
and place an order
for this Wonderful Jute Pack!
or some Beautiful Ribbon!
or a bundle of State Line Bags!
or some adorable FLAIR Buttons!
or any of the other amazing products that are

a MUST HAVE in your stash!

Remember

to Keep

Crafting,

Because

♫ CRAFTING ♫

♫ ROCKS ♫

\m/-_-\m/

:O) Jessica

Friday, December 6

3 Girl JAM - Holiday Blog Hop

Hey there Blends and 3 Girl JAMmers

I am so thrilled to WELCOME You to the Holiday Blog Hop with 3 Girl JAM!

This Blog Hop is going to show you projects and inspire you to get creative with these delightful Holiday Themed Products from 3 Girl JAM. We are proud to have not only our regular Design Team in this hop, but also some talented Guest Designers are joining us.

There is also some Blog Candy to be won:

Comment on each of the stops for your chance to win a Ribbon Candy Bundle, a Jute Ribbon pack, and some Christmas Flair.

One winner will be chosen and announced on Monday!

Julie is always amazing me with her latest and greatest color formulas. The Ribbon Candy Crinkle Ribbon Bundle had me drooling the second it arrived in my mailbox...YUMMY! You will also get a fun sneak at some Gorgeous Holiday Projects using the Christmas Flair Buttons and the *NEW* Jute Ribbon & String Pack

Ribbon Candy Red

Ribbon Candy Green

Christmas Flair Buttons

AND

*NEW* Jute Ribbon & String Pack
(1 yard of each of what you see here)

NOW IS A GREAT TIME TO SHOP at the store and Stock Up on all the New Goodies!

3 Girl JAM is having a Special this weekend on these products.
Use code: HOLIDAY to save $10.00 off your order of $20.00 or more

when you buy one or more of the 3 new products!
-OR-

If you just want to try one, each 3GJ Design Team Member will have a special code for 10% off your order (just grab anyone's code!)

GRAB YOUR DT DISCOUNT CODE HERE: JSB10

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I {LOVE} grabbing my 3 Girl JAM Crinkle Ribbon almost every time I plan on getting crafty. I have to admit though, sometimes, it is hard for me to use my Flair Buttons because I just want to keep them forever!!!! LOL. The Jute Ribbon and String is quickly becoming another strong favorite "GO-TO" Product in my Craft Shaque!

I have been so eager to start decorating some Glass Mason Jars for the Holidays. A few weeks ago, I started by tinting them using Mod Podge and Food Coloring (primary colors). I applied 2 coats to each jar, applying the 2nd coat before the Mod Podge became tacky.
Here are the TINTED Jars (still in their drying stage)

I really adored the products all grouped together before starting and could start envisioning the finished project easily!

I decided to grab some of my October Afternoon embellishments, too

I started with the Lids

Then onto the Jars

I used a little bit of all of the Holiday Products

First, I used the Jute Ribbon around the necks of the jars. I layered the Ribbon Candy Crinkle Ribbon over that. Then I tied my handmade tags -- made from the October Afternoon paper embellishments and a the 3 Girl JAM Flair Buttons. I then added a signle Prima Coventry Roses (Londenerry) onto the knots of each Crinkle Ribbon tie.

I added a Flair Button to the tops of the lids as well.

Close up of the handmade tags using the Flair Buttons

I made a quick matching card complete with more Jute Ribbon. The image and sentiment are a Unity Stamp Co. Itty Bitty called most WONDERFUL time created by Joslyn Nielson & Angie Blom.

I heat embossed both with red embossing powder. The sentiment is on a cream colored tag I cut with a scallop square punch. The sleigh is stamped onto vellum.

The ornament card stock was in my stash and I don't recall the Line it belongs to....sorry.

Here is the finished grouping

To show its purpose, here is the grouping being PUT TO GOOD USE!!!!

NOW IT IS TIME TO HEAD OVER TO
THE
3 GIRL JAM CHALLENGE BLOG
AS THE FINAL STOP IN THE HOP

HERE IS THE ENTIRE HOP LINEUP

START HERE:

3 Girl JAM- http://3girljam.blogspot.com/

Jessica E- http://chick-n-scrap.blogspot.com/

Guest Designer Annette- http://aspoonfullofsugarcrafts.blogspot.com/

Jovan- http://www.cardsbyjovan.com/

Cheri- http://www.djssundries.blogspot.com/

Abby- http://scrappin-abby.blogspot.com/

Julie O- http://muddypawsinkyfingers.blogspot.com/

Nicole- http://teachdanz.blogspot.com/

YOU WERE JUST HERE:

Guest Designer Ashley- http://especiallymade.blogspot.com/

& NOW YOU ARE HERE:

Jessica B- http://jessicascraftshaque.blogspot.com/

GO HERE NEXT:

3 Girl JAM Challenge BLOG- http://3girljamchallenge.blogspot.com

JOIN THE FUN
LINK UP YOUR PROJECTS TO THE CURRENT CHALLENGE
AT THE
3 GIRL JAM CHALLENGE BLOG

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I am also linking this up to Friends with Flair Friday at the Unity Stamp Company Blog!
head here --- http://www.theunitystampco.blogspot.com/2013/12/fridays-here-friends-with-flair-time.html --- to link up your FWF Unity Projects

Thank You

for Stopping

Hopping

Shopping

Remember

to Keep

Crafting,

Because

♫ CRAFTING ♫

♫ ROCKS ♫

\m/-_-\m/

:O) Jessica

Wednesday, December 26

Thank You Tag - Growing in Unity Day 3

Happy Day after Christmas Sweet Blends

I hope you had an amazing Christmas Day filled with tons of Love, Memories, Great Food, and Joyous Celebrations.

Today is my day to share my Day 3 Growing In Unity Post for this week. Each and every day this week, I have and will be sharing a project I have created using my ALL TIME Favorite Stamps EVER . . . . Unity Stamps!

It is quite the honor for me to have this opportunity and I want to properly THANK

everyone involved in making this possible for me!

Thanks Unity Stamp Co. and TEAM

I am glad you are stopping in today because each day that you stop to see my Unity Project, you will be entered to WIN some Unity Stamps yourself!

A random winner will be chosen at the end of the week to receive

2 itty bitty

stamps

of their choice

For my project today, I decided to create a "Thank You Tag" for Christmas". After all of the gift giving is over, it is a great idea to have some Thank You Tags and Cards to pass out to those who have shown you their generosity.

I started with a manilla tag from Unity and stamped the itty bitty, Vintage Handwritten, with my embossing ink. I heat embossed white powder then used 3 different colors of glimmer mist around the entire tag. The colors fit beautifully together and because they were more on the dark tone spectrum, the white really stands out.

I added a piece of vellum as a top layer to the tag.

I tied it together with some fun 3 Girl JAM Goblin Green Crinkle Ribbon.

Thank You sentiment by Unity (in a grab bag I purchased, so not quite sure what set it belongs to). The lamp post is an image from the echo park set better with love by Unity.

Stop over TODAY to do some shopping with Unity Stamp Co. Angela is such a doll, and she offers up sales ALL the time. So check back often to be sure you don't miss any of the amazing deals being offered.

Other Supplies used:

the fine leaf and the red and white roses were a wonderful gift from the sweet Heather Flaherty

Dual Tip Brush Markers
TH Distress Ink - Vintage Photo
Fabric Flowers from Pinque Peacock Shop (more coming soon!)
Zots glue dots
TPC Studios Holly Jolly Bling

Thanks for stopping in today.
Please be sure to come back tomorrow and every day this week, for more chances to win the prize being sponsored by Unity Stamp Company

SEE YOU TOMORROW

Remember to

Keep Crafting,

Because

♫ CRAFTING ♫

♫ ROCKS ♫

\m/-_-\m/

:O)

Jessica

Tuesday, December 25

♪ ♪ ♪ Merry Christmas ♪ ♪ ♪ Growing In Unity Day 2

Merry Christmas
Sweet Blends

I hope you enjoying this day and got lots of goodies from Santa for being Good this Year!

Today is my day to share my Day 2 Growing In Unity Post for this week. Each and every day this week, I have and will be sharing a project I have created using my ALL TIME Favorite Stamps EVER . . . . Unity Stamps!

It is quite the honor for me to have this opportunity and I want to properly THANK

everyone involved in making this possible for me!

Thanks Unity Stamp Co. and TEAM

I am glad you are stopping in today because each day that you stop to see my Unity Project, you will be entered to WIN some Unity Stamps yourself!

A random winner will be chosen at the end of the week to receive

2 itty bitty

stamps

of their choice

For my project today, I decided to create a "Pizza Box" Gift Box to hold the personalized bracelets I am making for my Mother and Sisters.

I followed the tutorial from my Sweet Friend, Sarah Hamer, at Pink Cricut.
Here is a link to the super easy to follow video she posted so you can try to make these yourself!

As I started gathering supplies, I wasn't sure which color schemes I would be using. I gained some inspiration from the Unity Challenge - Non Traditional Christmas Colors on a Project. I like to step outside of my comfort zone from time to time, and try some new things.

So, I opted to go with some Blues and Browns and Black and White. I think that is acceptable, yes? The base card stock is a desert sand color. I used some scraps of the BoBunny Double Dot Sugar card stock I had left from my Day 1 card. The other papers are by Authentique.

I chose to use the PEACE stamp by Unity Stamp Co. which is from the {ippity} set called Kissmas & Mistletoe.

I inked PEACE on the belly band that will hold the box closed and on the inside flap for added fun.

I added a bit of aqua colored bling around the swirls on the Belly Band.
As simple as that, I have a completed gift box that is already decorated, so no need for additional wrapping!

Now, I won't share all of the bracelets I am making until later next week probably. With 7 sisters, I really should have maybe gotten a little more of a "head start" since I have to go to visit with all of them in just a few hours...LOL! Nonetheless, I hope they are surprised when the see their very own.

Thanks for stopping in today.
Please be sure to come back tomorrow and every day this week, for more chances to win the prize being sponsored by Unity Stamp Company

SEE YOU TOMORROW

Remember to

Keep Crafting,

Because

♫ CRAFTING ♫

♫ ROCKS ♫

\m/-_-\m/

:O)

Jessica

Monday, December 24

Growing in Unity Day 1 - READ & WIN

It is Christmas Eve Blends

I hope you are enjoying this wonderful day as I come to you today, to share my first Growing In Unity Post for this week. Each and every day this week, I will be sharing a project I have created using my ALL TIME Favorite Stamps EVER . . . . Unity Stamps!

It is quite the honor for me to have this opportunity and I want to properly THANK

everyone involved in making this possible for me!

Thanks Unity Stamp Co. and TEAM

When I was playing around on Splitcoaststampers and noticed there was a Call out for Growing In Unity participants, you didn't have to ask me twice!

WHOOP, WHOOP

I am glad you are stopping in today because each day that you stop to see my Unity Project, you will be entered to WIN some Unity Stamps yourself!

A random winner will be chosen at the end of the week to receive

2 itty bitty

stamps

of their choice

For my project today, I decided to create a "Twas the night before Christmas" card! (you may see an intentional theme being followed as the week progresses, just sayin')

I started with black card stock as my base, some patterned papers for my layers, and vellum to stamp SANTA onto and paint.

I really love the SANTA and the Santa Bingo images by Unity!

I have pointed to the proper areas and labelled the products I used.

You can head over to the Unity Stamp Co. site to Shop. Angela is such a doll, and she offers up sales ALL the time. So check back often to be sure you don't miss any of the amazing deals being offered.

Since Christmas is well known for being a year when everybody is making a list, I will also share a supply list of other things I used to create my card towards the end of my post.

***GASP***

I didn't make any 3 Girl JAM mini bows this time....LOL

Instead, I just twirled it together and left the ends open at the knot.

I had never painted on vellum before, but I was quite pleased with how puffy the vellum got as the paint dried. It gave a great amount of dimension to Santa's beard and suit. This may be a new favorite technique to use.

Making my List, and Checking it Twice:

black card stock by Core'dinations

FolkArt paints (engine red and yellow ochre)

white and red embossing powder

white and black jelly roll pens

adhesives

stocking charm

various paint brushes

embossing ink

Twinery Twine - charcoal

TPC studios Holly Jolly bling

Thanks for stopping in today. Please be sure to come back tomorrow and every day this week, for more chances to win the prize being sponsored by Unity Stamp Company

SEE YOU TOMORROW

Remember to

Keep Crafting,

Because

♫ CRAFTING ♫

♫ ROCKS ♫

\m/-_-\m/

:O)

Jessica

Tuesday, December 11

O' Christmas Tree - Crinkle Ribbon technique

We be JAMMIN'

We be Jammin'

we be jammmmmiiiinnnn

O' Christmas Tree, that is...LOL

Welcome 3 Girl JAMMERs

Today I get to share

my Crinkle Ribbon Christmas Tree

with all of you.

I started with a Kraft card base and inked the edges using TH Vintage Photo. I did the same with

my white wausau textured card stock layer. I began pleating my Mistletoe and Goblin Green

Crinkle Ribbon from a point at the top of the tree down to the base, then switching up with the opposite color and going back up again. I alternated the two greens until I was finished

with my tree shape. I continued on by adding some 3 Girl JAM Sunshine Yellow Twine to appear as garland strung across the tree in a swooping fashion.

Now, you may have come to expect the mini bows on my projects, well, YOU GOT IT! Using the luscious Holly Berry Red Crinkle Ribbon, I created 3 Red Bows to adorn the tree branches. I added some wonderful pearls from Miriam's Crafting Supplies on FB and then topped the tree

with a wonderful Angel Flair Button by 3 Girl JAM. The circles at the bottom were scraps left over from some of my "punching" episodes. The sentiment is part of a wonderful October Afternoon set that the sweet Julie K gifted to me . . . THANKS JEWELS!

Stuff your Crafty Stockings with all the fantastic

Products in the 3 Girl JAM Store TODAY!

Peek around the 3 G irl JAM Blog today to get tons

of Crafty Inspiration

REMEMBER

The fun Christmas Inspirations Challenge will

be open ALL OF DECEMBER!!!

Make a Christmas project, use some Ribbon, and LINK UP!!!

http://3girljamchallenge.blogspot.com/

THANKS FOR STOPPING BY TODAY

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3 Girl JAMMERS

Remember to

Keep Crafting,

Because

♫ CRAFTING ♫

♫ ROCKS ♫

\m/-_-\m/

:O) Jessica

Friday, December 7

3 Girl JAM Christmas Inspiration Hop

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Welcome to the
3 Girl JAM Christmas Inspiration Hop
and Challenge

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The Christmas Inspiration Hop is being held
to kick off the Christmas Challenge on the 3GJ Challenge Blog.

If you have just arrived here and would like to HOP ALONG, please head over and start hopping at the 3 Girl JAM Blog.
Please feel free to become a Follower at any (or ALL...lol) of the stops along the way.
Who doesn't love new followers, right???
And after you are done, please feel free to head over
to the Pinque Peacock Blog and Pinque Peacock Website to have a look around!

The entire 3 Girl JAM Design Team, along with Myself and Heather Lynn
have made projects using wonderful products from the 3 Girl JAM Shop
and Pinque Peacock Store (on FB).

Here is my HOP Project

I made this card last weekend during a fun Stampin' Up Party with Sara and Karen. I had a lot of fun, and realized, how wonderful their entire line of products are to work with.

I wanted to add one of the fabulous Flair Buttons by 3 Girl JAM.
Isn't that just tooooooo cute??

The cute little snowman on the flair button inspired me to use a Beaded Stick Pin from Pinque Peacock (that matched)! I simply added a "green scarf" to the snowman pin
using Mistletoe Crinkle Ribbon, part of the wonderful Winter Bundle

^^^doesn't that just scream MERRY CHRISTMAS to you^^^

Now, you must know, that with this being a Christmas
Season Post....there have to be fun presents . . .
HOP PRIZES
~ $15.00 GC to shop at 3 Girl JAM
~ $15.00 GC to the Pinque Peacock Store (on FB)

The Blog Hop will be open for comments through Sunday Dec 9th and
the Winners will be announced on Wednesday, Dec 12th.

The last stop of the Hop will be the 3GJ Challenge Blog

Before you HOP away, please be sure to scroll down, for
MORE CHRISTMAS INSPIRATION!!!

Here's the Line up:

3 Girl JAM

Heather

Abby

Carri

Scrappin Madge

Cheri

Jovan

Jessica E.

Rebecca

Gloria

Jessica S. <<<you are here
>>> go here next 3 Girl JAM Challenge Blog

I am also showcasing a Christmas Card I made to share as inspiration for the 3GJ December Challenge. I hope it INSPIRES you to
LINK UP your projects and join the fun
at the 3GJ Challenge Blog!
!!! Lots of Prizes will be up for grabs for Participants!!!

The challenge starts today, December 7th, and will stay open until December 27th.
The only requirement is that your project must have a Christmas Theme and Ribbon!!!
......Cards, Favors, Layouts, Gifts, etc.... (be creative!)

I used the stunning Merlot Crinkle Ribbon around the perimeter of the Postcard. You will also notice I made ANOTHER mini bow using the fabulous Bow Maker.
(I am obsessed with mini bows and my Bow Maker.....I know......LOL)

Sorry for the glare folks....I have put my camera on the NAUGHTY list

SUPPLIES

Kraft and White Card Stock
Bo Bunny - Rejoice collection 6x6 paper stack

Tree Punch which Heather let me use - thanks HL :)

Dew Drops - Gold

TH Distress Ink - Antique Linen

Copics

Gold embossing powder

Merlot Crinkle Ribbon by 3 Girl JAM

Pinque Peacock Beaded Stick Pin

Postcard & Postage Stamp: Unity stamp set - a simple christmas (Simple Stories)

SANTA: Ippity set - naughty. nice. not sure

I placed Santa on an Action Wobble, for added enjoyment (love those things!!!)

Sentiment: Itty Bitty - most WONDERFUL time

ONCE AGAIN,
Thanks for Stopping in, Hopping Along,
and joining us. I hope you have
been
!!!Christmas Inspired!!!

Remember to Keep Crafting,

Because

♫ CRAFTING ♫

♫ ROCKS ♫

\m/-_-\m/

:O)

Jessica

Monday, November 26

ERMAHGERD!!! - My First EVER Shaker Card with 3 Girl JAM!!!

Wow, three posts in the last two days....

I think I have a Crafty Fever!!!

!!!YAY!!!

I greet you today for my 3 Girl JAM Design Team Post.

I get to show you the darling miniature bows I am so obsessed with lately!

It's just something about things that are pretty and tiny

that make me feel like a kid again!!!

And, of course they are SUPER EASY to make using the 3 Girl JAM Bow Maker!!!

The Crinkle Ribbon Colors I used were Holly Berry Red (Winter Bundle)

and the White ribbon from the July 2012 limited edition Red, White and Blue bundle.

I had started by using my Sizzix Christmas Tree Die on Produce Green Core card stock.

As soon as I picked up the left over scraps, I got the idea to create my first EVER Shaker Card.

I embossed the outer frame with a snowflakes folder, then sanded lightly, and added some Platinum Dew Drop ink. I applied some Stardust Stickles using a cotton ball for added sparkle.

For my "shaker pouch", I used a plastic treat bag and added some Green, Gold and Red micro beads. I grabbed some little "bits and bobs" I had kept from different Cricut Cut leftovers

and scraps left from using my punches. There were some teeny, tiny,

fun Scarlet Pearl Core card stock pieces (from a banner cut off of Pretty Pennants) as well as a few blue and green snowflakes leftover after using an ekSuccess border punch.

(SEE Heather Lynn, I knew I would use them...LOL)

Behind the top layer, I used core couture Green card stock, embossed

it with a Swirls folder and sanded the swirls lightly. I added a touch ofGold Dew Drops ink to finish it. The ribbon garland was created by simply knotting up the Holly Berry Red Crinkle Ribbon and adhering behind the tree cut.

The JOY sentiment is a rub-on transfer.

The border was created by using the same Snowflake punch I mentioned before.

I lined the inside of my card with core couture Red card stock.

The current Challenge at 3 Girl JAM is still open until Thursday night.

The theme is a fabulous Thanksgiving Color Challenge.

I tried to incorporate those colors (a hint of some and a dash of others!!!)

and jumped over the Thanksgiving theme a bit and skipped straight to Christmas.

I think they work well for both Holidays, don't you???

Please join in the fun and play along

for a chance to win some AMAZING PRIZES

and a Guest Designer Spot at 3 Girl JAM!!!

I am also still going strong (well stronger than I have crafted lately...he he he)

and playing along in the Core'dinations Hard CORE Crop

So many wonderful challenges and tons of inspiration to get you in the mood to

craft for the Holidays!!!

I decided to enter a 2nd project into the Ribbon Challenge being hosted by Debbie Standard.

{Holiday} Hard Core Crop

^^^CLICK^^^

I would be delighted to see you join along too!!!

There is also a fun FB Group for the event,

where everyone is chatting it up and sharing their projects!!!

CLICK ~> ~> ~> https://www.facebook.com/events/293602417426333/

to chat with all of the lovely Design Team and Participants!

Lots of amazing Prizes are up for Grabs at each challenge!!!

Remember to

Keep Crafting,

Because

♫ CRAFTING ♫

♫ ROCKS ♫

\m/-_-\m/

:O)

Jessica

Sunday, November 11

Christmas Banners for Special Needs Kids BLOG HOP

Christmas Banners for Special Needs Kids
BLOG HOP
November 10-12, 2012

"In the eyes of children, we find the joy of Christmas. In their hearts, we find its meaning."

As joyous as Christmas is for most families, for some, their holidays are filled with worry, medical treatments and tests, and pain -- for their child must be hospitalized or she or he needs long-term care rather than being home with their families.

For these kids, Santa doesn't slip down a chimney but rather, often comes in the guise of community volunteers who help make the season bright.

This is the second Christmas season that our own band of dedicated and loving paper crafters have come together to make Holiday banners for children who are too sick to be home for the holidays.
Welcome to the Christmas Banners for Special Needs Kids blog hop!

I am especially pleased that this year, not only have our numbers of generous crafters swelled so our Hop is over three full days, but also, that we have partnered with another great cause and recipient of our banners!

By teaming up with Madison Womack's I FEEL THE LOVE PROJECT, the banners our crafters have handmade will be going to the hospitalized children at Children's Hospital Central California!

I'll be sending this to Madison and the children at CHCC who are benefiting from the
I Feel the Love project in December:

The pennants were cut from
Pretty Pennants Cartridge at 3"
using cream card stock (base) and a Royal Green and Red
card stock for the top layers.

The font I used for JOLLY is from
Elmo's Party cut at 1.5" using the same cream and red paper.

The cute little reindeer is cut from Create-A-Critter
at 3" from textured card stock (tan, brown, red, & black)

I also added a few eyelashes and a cute

bow made of Twinery Twine to "cutesy" her up a bit!

Now, if you feel inspired to make and donate your own banner or a Christmas card or two to the I Feel the Love Project,
you'll be entered into a drawing to win
the wonderful HOSTESS Prize:

CARDMONKEY's SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS
Super-Fantastic Gift Basket
Throughout the month of December, Ellen will be adding crafty goodness to this basket so that it will be over-flowing and ripe and ready for under your tree. She'll be picking the winner on Christmas Eve, announcing the winner on Christmas Day, and if you win, you'll have the basket in your hands by New Year's Day!!

Stay tuned to the CardMonkey blog over the next few weeks leading up to the drawing, because she will be posting the contents of the basket as they mount.
OK, so to win the GRAND PRIZE
(all continents are welcome!),
here's what you must do:
1. Be a follower of the CardMonkey blog and tell Ellen in your comments how she can contact you.
2. Leave a comment telling Ellen what you plan to make and send to the IFTL project by their deadline, December 10. Then do it!
Go to www.ifeeltheloveproject.blogspot.com for mailing
information for your card or banner.
Your card or banner MUST be received
by Madison by the deadline
to be eligible to win the GRAND prize!

NOT READY FOR PRIME TIME??
You can still win great blog candy just by being here and commenting on as many banner makers' blogs over the course of the next three days.
Since we have more than 50 banner makers today, tomorrow and Monday, I'll be picking 5 blogs at random, and then one random comment from that Blog site, for that commenter to win one of five great prizes, which are:

Susan Bermudez, Independent Consultant for Creative Memories, donating a $20 gift certificate for Creative Memories products from her catalog (http://www.mycmsite.com/sites/susanbermudez/).
Scrappin' Madge: $25 Gift Certificate to The Scrappin Lounge Shoppe (http://madgesscrappinlounge.storenvy.com/)
Fresh Brewed Designs: Two prizes - One prize is a rubber stamp, Item #497 "Cutie Pie Ice Skating" (http://www.freshbreweddesigns.com/item_497/Cutie-Pie-Ice-Skating.htm), and the other is a $15 Digital Stamp gift card.
The Paper Temptress (www.papertemptress.com) - Owner Patricia Dunbar will donate a $25 Gift Certificate to her online store, the Paper Temptress.
The Pinque Peacock (www.pinquepeacock.com) - Owner Jessica Shelton will donate a gift certificate to her NEW store (products are being added daily -- watch as she grows!)
In addition, Close to My Heart Independent Consultant Lucy Kelleher will award a $20 gift certificate to a randomly-selected hopper who visits her blog (http://love2createitall.com) and/or Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/LucyK.CTMH) and posts a comment about the banner blog hop!

P.S. -- Be sure to check out as many blogs as you can, as several will be providing their own blog candy with their own requirements. If I catch them along the way, I'll add them to this list, as a shout out of gratitude, and also so you don't miss out on some sweet candy(canes!)...

Here is the Hop line up for Sunday, November 11:

Ellen ♥ CardMonkey - http://cardmonkey-business.blogspot.com
Jessica - http://jessicascraftshaque.blogspot.com/
Lezlye - http://lezlyes.blogspot.com/
Lori - http://www.scrappinmystressaway.blogspot.com/
Jenny D - http://www.yogimemories.blogspot.com/
Lissa Marie - http://somanycrafts.com/
Robin - http://scrapandchat.blogspot.com/
Jenny - http://crazyaboutcricut.blogspot.com/
Scrappin Madge - http://thescrappinlounge.com/
Jeannie - http://polkacabana.wordpress.com/
Rebecca T. - http://craftingwithrebecca.blogspot.com/
Lisa T. - http://bitbythecricutbug.blogspot.com
Kimi ~ http://lovebugcreations3.blogspot.com
Beth~ http://motherandaughterdesigns.blogspot.com
Patricia ~ http://blogs.papertemptress.com/
Robin L - http://create-a-latte.blogspot.com/

YOUR NEXT STOP is: LEZLYE

Thank you again for visiting us here for a beautiful and worthwhile endeavor. God bless all the little children wherever they spend their holidays!!

Remember to Keep Crafting,

Because

♫ CRAFTING ♫

♫ ROCKS ♫

\m/-_-\m/

:O)

Jessica

Saturday, November 10

Christmas Banners for Special Needs Kids BLOG HOP

Christmas Banners for Special Needs Kids
BLOG HOP
November 10-12, 2012

The pennants were cut from
Pretty Pennants Cartridge at 3"
using cream card stock (base) and a Royal Green and Red
card stock for the top layers.

The font I used for JOLLY is from
Elmo's Party cut at 1.5" using the same cream and red paper.

The cute little reindeer is cut from Create-A-Critter
at 3" from textured card stock (tan, brown, red, & black).
I used a bit of Red Stickles on his nose....of course!

Susan Bermudez, Independent Consultant for Creative Memories, donating a $20 gift certificate for Creative Memories products from her catalog (http://www.mycmsite.com/sites/susanbermudez/).
Scrappin' Madge: $25 Gift Certificate to The Scrappin Lounge Shoppe (http://madgesscrappinlounge.storenvy.com/)
Fresh Brewed Designs: Two prizes - One prize is a rubber stamp, Item #497 "Cutie Pie Ice Skating" (http://www.freshbreweddesigns.com/item_497/Cutie-Pie-Ice-Skating.htm), and the other is a $15 Digital Stamp gift card.
The Paper Temptress (www.papertemptress.com) - Owner Patricia Dunbar will donate a $25 Gift Certificate to her online store, the Paper Temptress.
The Pinque Peacock (www.pinquepeacock.com) - Owner Jessica Shelton will donate a gift certificate to her NEW store (products are being added daily -- watch as she grows!)
In addition, Close to My Heart Independent Consultant Lucy Kelleher will award a $20 gift certificate to a randomly-selected hopper who visits her blog (http://love2createitall.com) and/or Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/LucyK.CTMH) and posts a comment about the banner blog hop!

Ellen ♥ CardMonkey - http://cardmonkey-business.blogspot.com
Jessica - http://jessicascraftshaque.blogspot.com/
Lezlye - http://lezlyes.blogspot.com/
Edwina - http://edwinascreations.blogspot.com/
Shawnee - http://quiverofangels.blogspot.com/
Scrappin Madge - http://thescrappinlounge.com/
Jessica E.~ http://chick-n-scrap.blogspot.com
Kimi ~ http://lovebugcreations3.blogspot.com
Janet ~ http://www.ladyluvbug.blogspot.com/
Theresa Neubaum ~ http://www.scrappyartcrafters.blogspot.com/
Khrista - http://creativeandcraftyteacher.blogspot.com/
An'Jenic - http://anjenicgibson.blogspot.com/
Jennifer R - http://craftycardgallery.blogspot.com/
Gloria W. http://gloriawest.blogspot.com/

YOUR NEXT STOP is: LEZLYE

Thank you again for visiting us here for a beautiful and worthwhile endeavor. God bless all the little children wherever they spend their holidays!!

Remember to Keep Crafting,

Because

♫ CRAFTING ♫

♫ ROCKS ♫

\m/-_-\m/

:O)

Jessica