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

Halloween is sneaking up

so, I thought I would make a little something to go on my T.V stand.  

I used the spooky tree and the witch hat from the 

"Haunted Halloween Party" pattern set from Designs on Cloud 9.

I embellished it with a cool little feather pick that I got at Michael's and some paper rosettes that I made, a piece of cut up lace (it kinda reminded me of a spiders web) and 2 little die cuts from an old Halloween paper pack I won a few years ago.

Thanks for visiting!

Hugs, Staci

Weekly FREEBIE

Check out Designs on Cloud 9 for fabulous Digi images and cut file... This pretty pattern is this weeks FREEBIE...

Thanks for visiting!

Hugs, Staci

Waiting for Santa

Here is my newest piecing from Designs on Cloud 9...
Waiting for Santa
notice the cookies and milk on the end table...so cute! Listed on my Ebay

Thanks for visiting!
Hugs, Staci

Little extra gift for the teacher and the bus driver

Sweet Peppermint Popcorn

3/4 c popcorn kernels or 2 bags of microwaved popcorn
1 pk of white melting chocolate (melted) such as Wilton chocolates
1 tsp peppermint extract
1 6 oz box of candy canes (crushed)

mix all ingredients together lay out on a piece of wax paper to allow chocolate to re-harden & store in an air tight container. Mmmmm

This is the first time I have made this & it is soooooo Yummy!

I put 1/4 lb in each bag and attached the cute Mr. & Mrs. Claus paper piecings from Designs on Cloud 9.

I am going to give these along with a gift card.

I found the recipe on pinterest.com at Plain Chicken Blog

Thanks for visiting!

Hugs, Staci

Gingerbread House Set

How cute is this pattern set!!

This is Designs on Cloud 9's Gingerbread House pattern set

This is up for action on my Ebay

Click on each picture for a closer look!

Thanks for visiting!

Hugs, Staci

Designs on Cloud 9 DT projects

Just wanted to share these two DT projects....

Both of these are up for auction on My Ebay

I used the Warm Cider file for this cutie

and for this layout I used the Latte Bears file

the Tear Bears were made using the Acrylic Tear Bear Pattern & Mulberry paper from ...

The Beary Scrap.

All Bundled up layout

My newest layout using the "all Bundled up" pattern set from Designs on Cloud 9

and acrylic tear bear pattern from The Beary Scrap

Now available on my Ebay

Click on the photos for a more detailed look.

Page 1

close up of the adorable bears on page 1

page 2

close up of the adorable bears on page 2

Thanks for visiting!

Hugs, Staci

DT project Raggedy Tear Bears

Listed on my Ebay

I have seen some really cute Raggedy Ann & Andy piecings lately and had to take a shot at it.

I had to get creative here!

I used different pieces out of 3 pattern sets from Designs on Cloud 9, some ribbon, eyelet lace, some embroidery thread & mulberry paper & the acrylic Tear Bear pattern from The Beary Scrap.

I have to say I LOVE the results.

The different sets I used from Designs on Cloud 9 are....

I took the legs from the Witches Brew pattern set, the cap, bow (to make his bow tie) & shoes from the Fall Crows Pattern set, the brim of his hat and overall from the Fall Fun Pattern set.

Now that was a challenge, but a fun one. Hope you like them.

Thanks for visiting!

Hugs, Staci

Disguise Tom Turkey

My daughter came home with this project "Disguise Tom Turkey" so he makes it through Thanksgiving. I myself have never done this or heard of this, so being the crafty Mom.... my daughter and I looked thru Designs on Cloud9's website and we decided it would be fun to disguise Tom as Elvis Presley (well she didn't even know who he was), but I told her that no one else would have the same Turkey as her & told her who he was... she agreed and this is what we came up with.... So funny!!!

Thanks for visiting!

Hugs, Staci

Snow much Fun

In light of the SNOW that we had this Saturday (way too early!)

I decided to make a snow play layout... I used one of the new pattern set from Designs on Cloud 9

Snow Bunnies

I just love the colors.

This layout is available on my Ebay

Click on the photos for a more detailed view.

Just a few close ups of the cute little paper piecings

Thanks for looking!

Hugs, Staci

Candy Corn part 2 of 3

Hi there! This little sweetie "pun intended" LOL was made using Designs on Cloud 9's Lil Spookers set and the acrylic tear bear pattern from The Beary Scrap.

Now isn't he/she just a cutie!

Now available on my Ebay

Thanks for visiting!

Hugs, Staci

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.

Festival of Lights

Now aren't these the cutest little bears celebrating Hannuka...
I was thinking the other day that there really aren't any Jewish Holiday paper piecing pattern sets out there, so I suggested it to Michelle (the owner of Designs on Cloud 9) and these are just a few of the pieces out of the set that she came up with. Adorable! no?!!
This layout is up for auction on Ebay

You can click on the photos for a closer more detailed look.

Look at the full layout

Page 1

Cute little Bear holding the Gold chocolate candy coin

Page 2

Darling little Bear waiting to play with the Dreidel

Thanks for visiting!

Hugs, Staci

Frogs & Kisses

12x12 layout using files from Treasure Box Designs

Thanks for visiting!

Hugs, Staci

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!

Click here for Ebay listing

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