Joy's Life Inspired by Blog Hop

Welcome to the Joys Life "Inspired by" themed Blog Hop

If you happened here by chance, your in for a treat...

head over to the beginning 

~Joy's Blog~

If you came from

 ~ Jenny's Blog~ 

then you are on the right trail.

Now for my project.... 

I have been playing with vinyl a bit lately and am loving it.

I was inspired by the pretty colors of spring and the fact that Easter is in a week and I wanted to make Easter pails for my kiddos.
My inspiration photo

and here is the pail I did for my daughter.

I used the adorable little bunny from "Bunny Cuties" pattern set 

on the pail itself with some additional elements to dress it up.

For the tag I used "Bear Bunnies" pattern sets to make this cute little tear bear dressed up in her Easter Bunny costume with Joyslife.com 's "Egg-specially for you" sentiment from 

Yummy Puns Stamps set.

How perfect is that stamp to use on an EASTER pail/gift.  

I say darn perfect LOL

*****   Now for a little candy  *****

I am offering your choice of either Bear Bunnies or Bunny Cuties pattern set from Designsoncloud9.com 

to one lucky person that leaves a comment on this post. 

{ONE comment per person} 

Be sure to leave a way to contact you as I will email the winner.

 Good Luck! 

 Your next stop is ~ Megan's Blog~

Thanks for visiting!

Hugs, Staci

In case you get lost along the way below is the line up...

Joy: http://joyslife.com

Maria: http://joyfulstamper.blogspot.com

Patty: http://craftykitten1.blogspot.com

June: http://simplyelegantpapercrafts.blogspot.com

Jenny: http://jennyplace26.blogspot.ca     

~ YOU ARE HERE ~ Staci: http://preciousmem.blogspot.com  ~ YOU ARE HERE ~

Megan: http://thoughtsoftraveling.blogspot.com

Kimberly: http://hellocutiecrafts.blogspot.com  

Laura: http://www.laurascraftsandmore.com   

Debbie: http://bugjuiced.blogspot.com    

Lori: http://got2bcrafting.blogspot.com   

Cyndy: http://arcyscraps.blogspot.com     

Joy's Life Happy Holidays Blog Hop

Welcome to the Joys Life Happy Holidays Blog Hop

If you happened here by pure luck, then hop over to the start of the hop - Joys life

For this hop we are featuring Christmas/Winter Projects

using Joy's "Oh Christmas Puns" and/or "Wintery Puns"

I have 2 projects to share today...

The first is a layout of my kiddo's "All Bundled Up" to go in the snow

I added the "stay Toasty" stamp from Wintery Puns set.
 I thought it fit nicely with the theme of my layout and they certainly were toasty :0)

here is a closer look at that cute "stay Toasty"stamp

Now for the second project...

I made a Holiday easel card using the Wintery Puns set "Happy Holly day" stamp
the cardinal paper piecing and the scalloped oval  are from Designs on Cloud 9's "Christmas Cardinal" and scalloped shapes pattern set.

close up of this clever little saying "Happy Holly days" stamp

Now onto the talented Amy's blog

Thanks for visiting!

Hugs, Staci

Here is the line up in case you need it :0)
Joy: http://joyslife.com

Stacey: http://staceyscreativecorner.blogspot.com

Jennie: http://earthyscrap.blogspot.com

Lori: http://got2bcrafting.blogspot.com

Debbie: http://bugjuiced.blogspot.com

Sarabeth: http://www.chroniclesofsarita.blogspot.com

Jenny: http://jennyplace26.blogspot.ca

Patty: http://craftykitten1.blogspot.com

Kimberly: http://hellocutiecrafts.blogspot.com

Megan: http://thoughtsoftraveling.blogspot.com

June: http://simplyelegantpapercrafts.blogspot.com        

Staci: http://preciousmem.blogspot.com YOU ARE HERE

Amy: http://redheadedcrafter.blogspot.com    

Laura: http://www.laurascraftsandmore.com

Cyndy: http://arcyscraps.blogspot.com             

 Maria: http://joyfulstamper.blogspot.com

Kimberly's Spring Things Anniversary Hop

If you happened here by chance, please head to Kim's for the beginning of the hop.

http://scrappingrookie.blogspot.com

Welcome to Kim's Blogaversary. She is tired of winter and thought it was time for a "spring fling"!!! All she asked from the crafters was to do something that reflects birth, which is what spring means to her in pastel and floral colors!

We have a wonderful group of sponsors that want to have "Spring" too ..... I would ask that each of you take the time to stop and visit each one of the sponsors. They have graciously donated their talent for this hop.

Creative Kut ~ $10 gift Certificate (http://www.creativekuts.com/)

Melissa Deuss KaDoddle Bug ~ $20 Gift Certifiacate (http://www.kadoodlebugdesigns.com/)

Mickie Burks Osman ~ a paper pack and some stamping goodies
Lucy Kelleher ~ Close To My Heart ~ December Stamp of the Month (http://love2createitall.blogspot.com )
Nikki Schiltz Calmes ~ Paper Piecings by Nikki ~ $25 credit to Paper Peicings by Nikki (www.paperpiecingsbyNikki.com)
Scraptastical Kreations ~ $20 Gift Certificate (http://scraptasticalkreations.com/)

There are a lot of great gardeners along the path, so this hop is two days, so, so sit back, relax and take your time browsing each garden. To be eligible for the blog candy, you must follow Kimberly’s blog.

Other bloggers may have additional requirements if they offer individual blog candy.

Here is my project!

This was a request by a customer, she wanted a white tear bear in a dress holding a banner with her daughters name to put it on the front of her daughters lavender scrapbook.

I just love the way it came out as does she.

I used the the dress and scalloped banner patterns from Designs on Cloud 9

The butterfly is from the shapes library in SCAL2

and the Tear bear I used the acrylic patter & mulberry paper from The Beary Scrap.

Pretty Springy, right?

Thanks for Visiting!

Hugs, Staci

Here is the complete line up in case you get lost along the way ...

1. Kimberly Pate ~ http://scrappingrookie.blogspot.com/
Kari Sanchez ~ http://purplefuntastickcreations.blogspot.com/
2. Lisa Peters ~ http://handmadewithlove-lisa.blogspot.com/
3. Mickie Osmon ~ www.littlescrapcorner.blogspot.com
4. Audrey Dickinson (Scrappie EMT) ~ http://scrappyemt.blogspot.com
5. Tiffany Grant-Simmons ~ http://angel4ever-thecraftyteacher.blogspot.com/
6. Lynne Kirsch - http://slasewcraftiness.blogspot.com/
7. Marleen Gallagher - http://www.marleens-crafty-space.blogspot.com/
8. Pamela Pattison Lash - http://lovebugcreations3.blogspot.com/
9. Tricia Colon ~ http://mycrazybubble.blogspot.com/
10. Michele Eickholt ~ http://chelescrafts.blogspot.com/
11. Staci McD ~ http://preciousmem.blogspot.com ---- You are here---
12. Katie ~ http://www.ktsangels.blogspot.com/
13. Lucy Kelleher - http://love2createitall.blogspot.com
14. Lisa Woodward ~ http://mycraftyspaces.blogspot.com/
15. Melissa Deuss - www.kadoodlebugdesigns.blogspot.com
16. Elecia Betts - http://creationsby-kahaulani.blogspot.com/
17. Leslie Dawn Bigam-Krochta - http://www.lesliekcreations.blogspot.com/
18. Mary Finstrom http://www.scrappintoday.blogspot.com/
19. Christine Oxner http://christine-tac-angel.blogspot.com/
20. Jessica Owens http://toocutebyjessica.blogspot.com/

The Princess' Wedding Surprise Blog Hop

If you happened her by chance, then your in luck there will be some beautiful layouts for a brand new bride being showcased. So if you need some inspiration to get that wedding album done or even started (in my case) grab a drink and start at ...

Liz's Blog,

Welcome and thank you for joining us to celebrate the fairytale wedding of The Host of this hop Liz's daughter, Princess Heather. Today, January 28th, 2012, is her wedding day and while you are hopping she could be getting dressed, walking down the aisle, or already celebrating her new life with Prince Charming.

This blog hop is dedicated strictly to 12 x 12 scrapbook layouts. Most layouts you see in this hop are being put together into a wedding surprise scrapbook album for her daughter, a gift fitting of any young princess. You are going to be amazed at what creations these fabulous ladies have designed.

As a “thank you” to you, all the wonderful royal court of followers and new comers, She also has some dreamy blog candy to offer. In order to be eligible for this blog candy, all that is required of you is to comment and follow each blog along the hop and to stop in at the facebook pages of the sponsors to thank them! The last stop on the hop is her daughter’s blog, Please stop in and wish her congratulations and if you facebook, drop her a note on her wall: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1224236273

Here is the list of the ever so generous sponsors for today’s hop:

My Pink Stamper –

Blog: http://www.mypinkstamper.com/

FB: https://www.facebook.com/mypinkstamper

Creations with Christina

FB: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Creations-With-Christina/110022992358395

Blog: http://www.creationswithchristina.com/

Paper Creations by Nikki

FB: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Paper-Piecings-by-Nikki/210135505721726

Bugjuiced Blog: http://bugjuiced.blogspot.com/

I hopped onto this wonderful hop as a fill in for someone who had to drop out last minute, so that is why my layout already has photos in it & will not be going to the bride... crafting community at it's finest; jumping in to lend a hand :0)

So here is my project I made as a gift for my Aunt, I put this layout into a shadow box for her to hang on a wall or put on a shelf.

I also wanted to share a wedding shower card I made for a niece of mine

Thanks for visiting!

Hugs, Staci

Your next stop is Erica ~ http://mycricutcraftroom.blogspot.com

here is the line up in case you get lost...

Liz - http://tryin2craft.blogspot.com

Ashley - http://theglamoroussideofscrapping.blogspot.com

Ellen - http://cardmonkey-business.blogspot.com/

Shannon - http://my-o-scrappin.blogspot.com

Lisa - http://honeybearzdesigns2011.blogspot.com/

Nikki - http://paperpiecingsbynikki.blogspot.com

Michelle- http://www.craftychelle.blogspot.com

Alina - http://neverstopscrapping.blogspot.com

Kristy - http://scraptasticalkreations.blogspot.com

Gloria - http://craftnthings.blogspot.com

Cori W. - http://createdbycori.blogspot.com

Staci- http://preciousmem.blogspot.com

Erica - http://mycricutcraftroom.blogspot.com

The Bride - http://pinkpunkcosmo.blogspot.com

Dandylicious and Becks Digital Halloween Blog Hop

If your looking for the THE HALLOWEEN HOP (10/21) <<--click there

Hi all, if you just happened upon my blog well your in luck!

Today I am participating in a Digital Scrapbooking Halloween blog hop.

This hop will showcase a few different Digital Software's.

Start from the beginning at

Dandy's Blog

If your here from Beck's Cricards your on the right digital highway.

Sponsor for the overall hop is...

Scraptasitcal Kreations

she is giving a $10 GC to her website to one lucky person

that comments on ALL the blogs in the hop.

For my Blog Candy (if you choose)
I have $10 savings code toward the purchase of My Memories Suite V2 software download (This is the software that I will be using today) and $10 for some goodies. $20 savings! so you will get this amazing, user friendly software & $10 worth of goodies for just $29.97.

So everyone is a winner if they choose :0)

If you like the software you can purchase it from my sidebar and use

promo code: STMMMS5895

to receive $10 off the software and $10 in FREE downloads.

That's a $49.97 value (program & some kits) for $29.97....whata deal!!

you MUST use MY LINK (on the top right sidebar) and PROMO CODE provided (mentioned above or under the photo link/copy & paste in your cart) to receive discount

Also if you like MyMemories on Facebook you can get a $5 discount code under the WELCOME tab toward a purchase in their store .

Now onto the projects....

First I would like to mention that I created my blog header using this software and one of the quick page's! Cool huh! you can personalize your blog too with this!!!

They have a lot of different tutorials for different things on their blog and Facebook page!

I started with a blank page for my layouts, but they also have templates too. So many options for designing your projects!

Here is my first layout using The Scaredy Cat .png's from Designs on Cloud 9

This one I used the .png's from "Little Spookers" file

Remember....

If you like the software you can purchase it from my sidebar and use

promo code: STMMMS5895

to receive $10 off the purchase of this software and $10 in FREE downloads.

That's a $49.97 value (program & some kits) for $29.97....whata deal!!

you MUST use MY LINK (on the top right sidebar) and PROMO CODE provided (mentioned above or under the photo link/copy & paste in your cart) to receive discount

Also if you like MyMemories on Facebook you can get a $5 discount code under the WELCOME tab toward a purchase in their store .

Hope you enjoyed my projects now onto your next stop...

Ann Marie

Thanks for visiting!

Hugs, Staci

Complete line up for this Hop...

1. Dandy from Dandylicious Creates http://dandylicioushair.blogspot.com

2. Becky from Becks Cricards http://beckscricards.blogspot.com

3. Staci McD's Crafties ~ http://preciousmem.blogspot.com {{ YOU ARE HERE}}

4. Anne Marie (CM) "One Mouse Click" http://onemouseclick.blogspot.com

5. Lisa - http://bitbythecricutbug.blogspot.com

Halloween Hop 10/21

Welcome to the Halloween Hop where 21 participants will have some fun Halloween related crafts! I will be showcasing patterns from Designs on Cloud 9

If you happened here by chance ...head to the beginning of the hop

Ashley's Blog our host

If you came from Mindy's blog then your in the right place.

Sponsor for this hop...with the Hostess' rules to win candy from them

Make It Crafty - 1 digi

http://www.makeitcrafty.com.au/

*Must visit theirFacebook page and "Like" them

https://www.facebook.com/makeitcrafty

Joy's Life.com - Halloween Puns stamp set

http://joyslife.com/

*Must visit their Facebook page and "Like" them

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Joys-Lifecom/489295290064

Cricut Craft Room - Cricut cartridge, twine and goodies

http://mycricutcraftroom.blogspot.com/

*Must follow her blog and say hello on Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/EricasCraftRoom

There will be a grand prize given by Ashley (our host) which will be a$50 gift card to the winners choice...

Michael's, Joann's or AC Moore

requirements for this prize is ....

*Become a friend of each blog in the hop &

*Comment on every blog in the hop

I will be giving away a $20 Gift voucher from Designs on Cloud9 that Michelle (owner) so graciously donated to one lucky commenter (see below for details)

Now onto my project....

I have been wanting to make a banner, so I took this opportunity to make my first one!

I used several different files from Designs on Cloud 9

Click on pictures for a better look :0)

I included photos of the pennants before I attached them to the ribbon.

Now for my Giveaway....

Leave a comment (one per hopper) and tell me what your favorite item over at the

Designs on Cloud 9 store is.

Easy Peasy!!

It would be lovely if you "liked" Designs on Cloud 9's Facebook page too. She posts about Sales, contests, Giveaways & there is always some type of inspiration from the Design Team.

Comments close 10/23 @ 8pm est.

Winner will be announced Mon or Tues.

Thanks for visiting!

Hugs, Staci

Your next stop is Vicki's blog

PS: I have a great PROMO code to share if you are interested in starting or dabbling in Digital Scrapbooking... check it out in the upper right hand corner of my blog.

a $49.97 value for just $29.97

Project linked up to Decorate to Celebrate: Halloween Party, check it out and play along too.

Ghoultide Blog Hop Oct 1-2

Welcome to the Ghoul tide Blog Hop hosted by...

If you just happened here then your gonna want to start at the beginning

Angela Holt ~ The Bling Theory blog

she is the first stop on the hop & the hostess

if you have just come from Caly's blog then you are on the right track and almost at the end

The next stop from here will be Jamie, she is the 27th and final stop on the hop...

now on to my GHOUL TIDE project

I have created a 2 page layout called "Under your Spell"

I used cutting files from Designs on Cloud 9

This is picture heavy

Since ya stuck with me through all the photos of my layout...

You have a chance at some blog hop candy

Leave me a comment telling me your favorite Halloween file from Design on Cloud 9 for $7.50 or less and a way for me to contact you and you could WIN that file.

I will pick the winner Sunday evening using random.org and announce Monday or Tuesday.

next stop on the hop is Jamie.

Thanks for visiting!

Hugs, Staci

In case you get lost along the way here is the line up

1. Angela Holt- www.theblingtheory.blogspot.com (START HERE)

2. Christine Sawvell- http://christyannsscrappinplace.blogspot.com/

3. Kristen Koening- http://huneebcreations.blogspot.com/

4. Peg Rounds- http://www.pegscraftingcorner.blogspot.com/

5. Jennifer Babcock- http://www.glittermyday.blogspot.com/

6. Jan- http://www.papercraftpleasures.blogspot.com/

7. Marie Pease- http://www.absosweetmarie.blogspot.com/

8. Cheryl- http://www.capturingamomentintime.com/

9. Tamara Tripodi- http://happylifecraftywife.com/

10. Deborah Anton- http://beadnstampn.blogspot.com/

11. Patricia- http://www.pattyandcharlie.blogspot.com/

12. Susie Moore- http://www.thedieshaveit.com/

13. Chrys Kamps- http://www.scrapbookingkampstyle.blogspot.com/

14.Keeley Kirwan- http://www.keeleyskreations.blogspot.com/

15. Ava Dernandez- http://www.scrapbookdesign4u.blogspot.com/

16. Ashley A Walker- http://www.proudusmcwife415.blogspot.com/

17. Melissa- http://timeweavers.wordpress.com/

18. Erin Bullock- http://www.deeplyrootedlife.blogspot.com/

19. Debbie Wilson- http://craftydeb-ddscrafts.blogspot.com/

20. Linda Auclair- http://elendae.wordpress.com/

21. Gina Torres- http://www.californiascrappin-gcinderella21.blogspot.com/

22. Jan Wheatley-http://www.tweetybugshouse.blogspot.com/

23. Amy Courchaine- http://lv2scrapandfibrofacts.blogspot.com/

24. Brynn Flair and Frills Thornburg- http://flairandfrillscreativity.blogspot.com/

25. Cally Ann Cronwell- http://callyanncraftycreations.blogspot.com/

26. Staci D's Crafties- http://preciousmem.blogspot.com/ (YOUR HERE)

27. Jamie Lindstrom- http://myamusinglife.blogspot.com/ (NEXT)