Friday, September 30, 2011

Winner of the Back to School Blog hop

The Grand Prize winner of the hop was
Edwina Brown (Jamie the hostess of the hop has emailed you)
The winner of MY Giveaway $20 GC to Designs on Cloud 9 is ...
Krista from Krista's Paper Cafe
I used day 1 of the hops comments since the # was higher & made sure Krista commented on both days as required and sure enough, she did.
Day 1 comments


Day 2 comments
Congrats Krista!!!! I will be emailing you shortly.
Thanks for visiting!
Hugs, Staci
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Sunday, September 25, 2011

Programmed for Trouble

If your looking for the Back to School Hop Day 1 & 2 -they are posted below this one.
I made this layout using one of Designs on Cloud 9's newest files.
This has to be one of my favorite layouts!
I just love these little robots!
Also if you want more detailed photos click on photo to enlarge it :0)
entire layout
page 1
Title is pop dotted for dimension along with all the robots






Page 2
Thanks for visiting!
Hugs, Staci
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Back to School Blog Hop Final Day

Welcome to Day 2 (final day) of the hop...if you just happened here out of luck, start at the beginning
My projects feature files from Designs on Cloud 9
and my blog candy is a $20 Gift Voucher code for Designs on Cloud 9 at the end of day 2.
All you have to do is leave a comment and a way to contact you
on both days of the hop.
You must comment on both days to be eligible to win. It's that simple.
So, if you missed yesterdays project go back one post and comment for your chance to win the ~Blog Candy~
I would love for you to follow my blog too, but not necessary to win :0)
Since this is such a large line up I will give you until
8pm est. Sept. 30th to comment on BOTH posts!
My Winner will be announced Mon or Tues

There will be a grand prize winner drawn from those who comment on all of the blogs both days. The grand prizes are from Designs on Cloud9 who is giving away a $20 gift certificate to their store (aside from the one I am giving). And Jens DigiStamps who will be giving away a $5 gift certificate to their store which is worth five digistamps. I would appreciate if you could take the time to check out their sites if you have time as we are happy to have them as our sponsors.

Now onto my project...
I made this altered composition book for my daughter. I am debating on whether or not to put her name on it or leave it as is. I guess I will ask her what she would like.
Sorry the picture is a little crooked.
Pattern sets used on this are Little Bookworm and Journaling Tags
Here is a close up of the adorable Bookworm in the apple

Hope you enjoyed the hop...
please stop by Designs on Cloud 9's Facebook page and like it, there are always great projects posted by the Owner, Design Team and fans alike :0)
If you don't have a Facebook account she also has a blog... check it out... she lists her newest creations there and other info such as contest, sales and Giveaways. You can also sign up for her newsletter on her website she offers GREAT freebies every week.
Now off to the next stop on the hop...
Thanks for visiting!
Hugs, Staci
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Saturday, September 24, 2011

Back to School Blog Hop Day 1


Welcome to Day 1 of the hop...if you just happened here out of luck, start at the beginning
This is a large hop... 26 talented people to get inspiration from... sit back grab a drink & enjoy!

My projects are going to feature files from Designs on Cloud 9
and my blog candy is a $20 Gift Voucher code for Designs on Cloud 9 at the end of day 2.
All you have to do is leave a comment and a way to contact you both days of the hop.
You must comment on both days to be eligible to win. It's that simple.
I would love for you to follow my blog too, but not necessary to win :0)

There will be a grand prize winner drawn from those who comment on all of the blogs both days. The grand prizes are from Designs on Cloud9 who is giving away a $20 gift certificate to their store (aside from the one I am giving). And Jens DigiStamps who will be giving away a $5 gift certificate to their store which is worth five digistamps. I would appreciate if you could take the time to check out their sites if you have time as we are happy to have them as our sponsors.

Since this is such a large line up I will give you until
8pm est. Sept. 30th to comment on BOTH posts!
My Winner will be announced Mon or Tues

Now onto the project...
I made this Teacher's Survival Kit
using an empty Crystal light container (the tall ones)

I added the buttons to hide the seems where I wrapped the paper around, made a mat and attached the survival poem.
A close up of the poem...
help yourself to the poem, I found it by doing a google search and combining a few I found

I couldn't leave the cap plain so , I put down some glue and sprinkled seed beads to pretty it up.
And here is a close up of the Adorable little Book~Worm and his apple for the Teacher

Hope you enjoyed Day 1 of the hop...
Don't forget to come back tomorrow for your chance to win the Blog Candy.
please stop by Designs on Cloud 9's Facebook page and like it, there are always great projects posted by the Owner, Design Team and fans alike :0)
If you don't have a Facebook account she also has a blog... check it out... she lists her newest creations there and other info such as contest, sales and Giveaways. You can also sign up for her newsletter on her website she offers GREAT freebies every week.
Now off to the next stop...
Thanks for visiting!
Hugs, Staci

Friday, September 23, 2011

Back to School Blog Hop tomorrow


Just a little reminder that tomorrow is the back to school blog hop.
Hope you can join us for lots of inspiration and some blog candy too!
Thanks for visiting!
Hugs, Staci

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

So Fairy Sweet

I made this cute set which includes 4 sewn mats, 1 tag pocket w/ tag, 1 title block and adorable Tear Bear Fairy
Patterns used : Fairy pattern from the Designs on Cloud 9 ~ Lil' Spookers
Acrylic Tear Bear pattern from The Beary Scrap
This is listed on my Ebay
Close up of the adorable Tear Bear Fairy

Pretty metal Butterfly charm hanging from one of the mats

Tag Pocket w/ journal tag for recording your memories or additional photos
So Fairy Sweet Title Block
Thanks for visiting!
Hugs, Staci

Thursday, September 15, 2011

School Blog Hop Sept. 24 - 25th

Hi there, I just wanted to let you all know that I will be participating in a Back to School 2 day hop featuring School related projects.
My projects will feature cutting files from Designs on Cloud 9 and will be giving a $20 Gift Voucher code to one lucky hopper that comments on both days of the hop.
Hope to see you there.
Thanks for visiting!
Hugs, Staci

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Fall Kitty's

Little paper piecing set of Kitty's from the Scaredy Cat pattern set from Designs on Cloud 9.
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Thanks for visiting!
Hugs, Staci
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I'm No Scaredy Cat 2nd Post

Layout created with The Scaredy Cat Pattern Set from Designs on Cloud 9
Click pn photos for more details
full layout
Page 1
Scaredy Cat on the pumpkins

Close up of the title piece

page 2

Close up of the kitty hanging from the moon

Front of the pull out tag for extra photos or journaling

back of the pull out tag for extra photos or journaling

Journal tag tucked back under photo mat

Thanks for visiting!
Hugs, Staci
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Sunday, September 11, 2011

Carving out some Fun

Morning, today is Sunday which means DT Newsletter project.
I made a 2 page 12x12 layout this week using Designs on Cloud 9's... Carving out some Fun pattern set and The Beary Scraps, Acrylic Tear Bear Pattern and Mulberry paper.
Click on the photos for a larger more detailed look.
Full 2 page layout
page one
Closer look at the Tear Bears and the Title Piece
Another look at the Tear Bears scooping out the pumpkin... Ooops they are a little messy
Page 2
Pull out journal or additional photo tag on page 2
this is the back of the pull out tag
Closer look at the embellishment on page 2
Cupcake toppers file from Designs on Cloud 9 pattern set
Closer look at the cute Carving Tear Bear
Another look at the 2 Tear Bears on page 1
Thanks for Visiting!
Hugs, Staci
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