Adrieel's Photo Shoot

This week my nephew Adrieel had his first professional photo shoot! Everyone loved him in his sailor suit and nautical socks. He is 5.5 months old here and is showing signs on scooting (using his toes and his face to navigate) which is pure joy for my sister to watch.

I am in charge of creating his scrapbook (of course) so I decided to enter some challenges while doing it! The DCWV June Stack-a-holic challenge asks to use one stack to complete a scrapbook page and to follow a provided sketch.  About a Boy June 15th challenge asks us to create a scrapbook page about a male in our lives using circles. The marriage between the two is my page!

Here is the sketch I was given to work with. As you can see I followed it in a literal way this time around. Using 6 designs and the embellishment sheet the DCWV My Sunshine Stack from Jo-Ann Fabrics and a few simple embellishments I was able to showcase one of Adrieel's top 10 memories for 2013.

Additional supplies include: sun kissed die cut from The Paper Loft, Summer Shapes, Jolee's Boutique for the beach balls and felt sun, SEI Grandpa's Attic cardstock alphabet stickers, The Paper Studio 1" circle punch and a Copic Spica at You glitter pen for the hand stitching.

Challenges:
DCWV June Stack-a-holic Template Challenge
About A boy - Going in Circles
Party Time Tuesdays - Anything Goes
CAS-ual Fridays - Hunger Games: use at least one arrow


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WINNER - Celebrating the Red, White and Blue Blog Hop

Thank you to all my followers for supporting me and spending the weekend with me during the hop! As promised, all the blogs reveal their winners today. Without further ado....

The winner of the Robotz Cricut cart is.... MMDESI9NS!!! Congrats!! Please contact me within one week to claim your prize.

Here are her nice comments on all 3 posts from the hop:

MMDesi9nsJune 23, 2013 at 2:19 PM

Love the red white and blue great job!!!! loving this hop

MMDesi9nsJune 23, 2013 at 2:17 PM

yes please make a video of this dang i like this you ladies have done a great job!!!

MMDesi9nsJune 23, 2013 at 2:20 PM

love the page great work!!!!

Here's the lineup one more time - contact the blog owner if you are a winner!

Danita @ Danitas Designs - Angelica Chambers
Lyne @Lynns Everyday Ideas - Traci Cooley
Sharondalyn @Clippings By Sharondalyn - Roxanne Menz
Ellen @Card Monkeys Paper Jungle - *not yet determined*
Alicia @Golden Goddess Designs - Brenda Porter

Felisa @Felisa 21 - Tara Waldrop

La-Vie @C' est La-Vie Designs Unlimited, LLC - MMDesig9ns

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[p.s. I will have another giveaway when I reach 250 followers!! Please help me get there by sharing my posts with all your crafty friends and asking them to follow me.]

2 Peas in a Pod - Diaper Cake and Cupcake Pics

Baby showers are my best business these days! I love it! I crafted a diaper cake and matching cupcake picks for a shower for twins next month. The theme is 2 peas in a pod. I love this color palate for babies. Don't you? Believe it or not, I have had people think my diaper cakes are real cakes, LOL. When I am carrying it, they always offer to help and look really worried that it might fall over. I guess that means they look as good as a real one. I'm smiling from ear to ear! 

This three tiered diaper cake is accented with ribbon from hobby lobby and a topper that matched the cupcake pics.

     

   Diaper cake -

• 100 diapers
• Sheer ribbon, decorative ribbon
• cake support
• Terrifically Tacky Tape, Scotch ATG, Xyron

   Topper -

• pastel green oval  - cut at 5.5" from Cricut Cart Just Because Cards (stencil-S pg 40, key 17) - Recollections cardstock
• scalloped oval - 7" from Cricut Cart Create a Critter (phrase-S pg. 60) - Bazzill cardstock
• peas  - 10.6" from Cricut Imagine Cart Nursery Tails - Bazzill Basics white cardstock 
• 2 - cut at 2" from Cricut Cart American Alphabet - DCWV glitter cardstock
• Terrifically Tacky Tape, Scotch ATG, Xyron

Cupcake Picks

I designed these picks with my Cricut Imagine machine. For some reason it would not cut the small peas icons after it expertly printed 30 images. I had to fussy cut each one out. I was HOT!!! But the Elizabeth crafts spring action fussy cut scissors really made the process painless. I have tendinitis in my hands and can't usually do all that maneuvering with scissors. I need to call Provo Craft to get the advanced calibration directions.

30 Cupcake picks -

• blue toothpicks
• Jolee's Boutique - White icing dots 
• Clear and Simple Stamps hybrid ink - Espresso your style
• Stampin' Up Occasions Alphabet
• pastel green oval  - cut at 1.25" from Cricut Cart Just Because Cards (stencil-S pg 40, key 17) - Recollections cardstock
• scalloped oval - 1.50" from Cricut Cart Create a Critter (phrase-S pg. 60) - Bazzill cardstock
• peas  - 2.0" from Cricut Imagine Cart Nursery Tails - Bazzill Basics white cardstock
• 2 - cut at 0.5" from Cricut Cart Cricut Alphabet - DCWV glitter cardstock
• Terrifically Tacky Tape, Scotch ATG, Xyron

Challenges

Sister Act Card Challenge - Anything goes
D.L Art - Anything goes
Pin and Tack - Anything goes
Party Time Tuesdays - Anything Goes


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Vroom, Vroom.... Jungle Diaper Bike

Last week I created this Jungle themed diaper bike and cupcake pics for a client. To see the cupcake pics click here.  In the past, I have made 2 wheeled diaper bikes so this time I wanted to make a tricycle. I love how it came out!!

The bike was used at the shower as a centerpiece. It really accented the party decor well!

Supplies:

• 50 size 1 diapers - 15 diapers on the outside, 2-3 diapers in the middle. Note: there needs to be space for the blankets to pass through without it being too tight or too loose.
• Decorative wired ribbon
• 1 pair of socks
• 3 receiving blankets
• 1 bottle
• 2 bibs
• 1 rubber band
• 1 toilet paper roll
• Cake support

To carry through the Jungle theme, I used jungle blankets, socks, a bottle and stuffed animals.

I can create custom diaper bikes and cakes for your event! Order yours today!

Challenges
Stampin Dragon - Anything goes
Sister Act Card Challenge - Anything goes
D.L Art - Anything goes
Pin and Tack - Anything goes


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Happy Birthday USA for Get Inky! Stamps Challenge Blog

Are you ready for another Get Inky! Stamps challenge? This time it's a Red, White and Blue challenge! For more info and to enter your project click the link above and show me what 'cha got!!!

There's lots of great things happening too! You can enter to be a guest designer, enjoy the chance to win free digi and physical stamps as the followers grow and the new Etsy store is open! Visit the Get Inky! stamps blog for a free shipping code, the fan page for a discount code and Etsy for the sale of all sales - HALF price digis! It's amazing!!

I was inspired to make a patriotic project with red, white and blue! It is America's bday coming up so I thought I would make a card for the land that I love using the Buzzing Bees stamp set. It's an amazing value with over 50 stamps in the set!! I stamped and hand cut my own waving banner, (reminded me of the flag) from a scrap of red linen cardstock, using the Happy Birthday stamp. I also used TPC Studio Clearly Better ink in Navy. It's made for clear stamps specifically.

The card base is from JoAnn's essentials line. I just had to try out this holographic cardstock from my stash. I think I got it from a company called Stamp On it. I cannot seem to find the product name. But it's got amazing glitter action going on!! See how it looks quite different as you re-position the card? Don't cha just LOVE it!!

I like optical illusions. The border is actually made with the Martha Stewart cherry blossoms punch. I thought it looked like some wonky stars. With the bling strips (by Recollections) covering the hole in the flower they look even more like stars. 

Finally, I always pick up items on clearance not knowing what I will use them for. The USA circle graphic is for making a button to wear on your shirt. The kit came with several holidays. When I went to my summer section of my ScrapRack, lo and behold I saw it. It was too small to color with Copics (it was bleeding all over the place) so I grabbed something I have never colored with before until now - Copic at You Spica glitter pens!!1 You have to try it. This picture doesn't do it justice. The coloring is so glittery.

I hope to see your creation in the challenge!! You've got 2 weeks to enter. It's a judged challenge (winners are not randomly chosen) Good luck!!!

Challenges:
Created with Love Challenges - CWLC 74 Red, White and Blue
'ABC' Challenges - ABC 34 - Red, White and Blue
Stampin Dragon - Anything goes
Creative Inspirations Paint - Red, White, Blue

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Finale, Day 3 Celebrating the Red, White and Blue Blog Hop

Thank you everyone for taking the time out of your busy schedules to hop with us, follow us, leave such kind comments and share our posts with your crafty friends. It took a lot of guts and planning to get this little hop off the ground. I met some new crafty friends and learned a lot. We were all nervous and wanted it to be a big success. You made that possible, so again, thank you!! And because it was a success, guess what? You can look forward to more holiday-themed hops from these ladies.

It's day 3, the finale of the hop, you should have arrived from Felisa's blog or you can start at the beginning at Kathy's blog  If you haven't already, check out my posts for day 1 and day 2 by clicking these links. While some of the other participants created a new project for today, I personally did not. However, I thought I would share some past ones. If you comment today, it still counts for the giveaway, so let me know what ya think!

Note: Sorry for the confusion - posting a new project each day of the hop was optional for participants. To be entered for the prizes, you must follow each blog, comment on each new project post and complete any additional instructions provided on each blog. If a new post isn't up, and you already commented, you're golden!

Want Some Blog Candy??????????

To qualify to win, you must:

• follow each blog in the hop
• leave a comment on each blog

Here at CLDU you can gain one extra entry for each follow or share: 

• follow this blog with bloglovin (the button is on my sidebar)
• follow me on Pinterest
• follow me on Twitter 
• like my Facebook fan page
• follow me on Instagram! My user name is laviebordeperry
• share this post with friends. Let them know to leave a message telling me who sent them.
• when you're all done, leave me one comment letting me know where you followed me and the user name you used at each one (so I can verify all your entries)

Each blog will announce their respective winners on Thursday June 27th. Winners will have one week to claim their prize(s).

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I sell 12x12 instant scrapbooks for any occasion, but most often for baby's first year. This is one I made for a client that highlights the first 4th of July celebration. For more pictures, info and a product list click here!

Card making is my first love (even though I started scrapbooking first). Here's a card made with digital stamps from The Alley Way Stamps. For more information click here.

This is my signature gift for sports coaches. It's a 12x12 framed scrapbook page. It always blows them away. For more views and info click here.

We’re so glad you decided to hop with us! You’re going to meet some amazing ladies. We hope you have a great time visiting, and are inspired by, all the wonderful Patriotic creations. Here's the entire list of hoppers (just in case).  Come back tomorrow for more new and inspiring projects!

Kathy Gayhart Carter            

Danita Kinney           

Lyne Schnable-Blodgett      

Sharondalyn Tweeta Newton        

Charmagne Welch Rivera  

Ellen “Cardmonkey” Jarvis 

Alicia O'Bryant                      

Felisa Montee                      

La-Vie Borde-Perry   

Thanks for your continued support. Check back tomorrow for my DT post for the newest challenge at the Get Inky! Stamps challenge blog. Come join in on the fun!

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Day 2 - Celebrating the Red, White and Blue Blog Hop

It's day 2 of the hop! Welcome back! To see yesterday's hop post click here. This is the last (but not least!) stop on the hop. If you’ve just arrived from Felisa's blog, you’re in the right place. To start from the beginning, please visit Carter’s Crafting Corner.

The hop began at 9:00 am Friday, June 21st CST. Check back each day of the hop to see new projects on most of the participating blogs. You’ll have until Sunday, June 23^rd at 6:00 pm (Central Time) to hop, follow each blog and leave some nice comments for a chance to win awesome prizes. Remember, the more you comment, the better your chances are of winning. Please note: individual participants may have additional entry rules and/or chances to win.


I'm SUPER EXCITED about my project today!!! It's called a magic card. Have you seen one of these before??

closed card

opened card

 It's like MAGIC!! The images change from the way they looked on the closed card to the open one. I feel like a crafting ninja right now!! Woo hoo!! It was labor intensive to create this one but it's so satisfying! Love is in the details... and I love America and all the freedoms we have here. Thanks to all the military families who sacrifice for us.

close up of opened card

I might do a video tutorial for this project. Please let me know if you're interested.

Supplies

• Magic card kit - The Paper Cut
• Ink - Stazon blazing red, TPC Studio Navy, Scarlet
• Marvy 2 " circle punch
• Clear bling from my stash
• Terrifically Tacky Tape
• Stampabilities - I love USA stamp
• Cloud 9 Designs - Stamp America - stars, fireworks, flag, crest border, made in America
• Recollections red cardstock

Want Some Blog Candy??????????

To qualify to win, you must:

• follow each blog in the hop
• leave a comment on each blog

Here at CLDU you can gain one extra entry for each follow or share: 

• follow this blog with bloglovin (the button is on my sidebar)
• follow me on Pinterest
• follow me on Twitter 
• like my Facebook fan page
• follow me on Instagram! My user name is laviebordeperry
• share this post with friends. Let them know to leave a message telling me who sent them.
• when you're all done, leave me one comment letting me know where you followed me and the user name you used at each one (so I can verify all your entries)

Each blog will announce their respective winners on Thursday June 27th. Winners will have one week to claim their prize(s).

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We’re so glad you decided to hop with us! You’re going to meet some amazing ladies. We hope you have a great time visiting, and are inspired by, all the wonderful Patriotic creations. Here's the entire list of hoppers (just in case).  Come back tomorrow for more new and inspiring projects!

Kathy Gayhart Carter            

Danita Kinney           

Lyne Schnable-Blodgett      

Sharondalyn Tweeta Newton        

Charmagne Welch Rivera  

Ellen “Cardmonkey” Jarvis 

Alicia O'Bryant                      

Felisa Montee                      

La-Vie Borde-Perry   

Challenges:
Crafting Desert Divas - Red, White, Blue
Stampin Dragon - Anything goes
Creative Inspirations Paint - Red, White Blue


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Celebrating the Red, White and Blue Blog Hop

Welcome! This is the last (but not least!) stop on the hop. Thank you Kathy for asking me to co-organize this hop with you. It's been a great learning experience and we've helped some new bloggers gain more followers and have the pleasure of participating in a hop. It's something I dreamed about for a long time but never had the opportunity until recently. I'm happy to say this is my third hop in the last month. I'm on a roll!

If you’ve just arrived from Felisa's blog you’re in the right place.
To start from the beginning, please visit Carter’s Crafting Corner.

The hop began at 9:00 am today. Check back with us each day of the hop to see new projects on most of the participating blogs. You’ll have until Sunday, June 23^rd at 6:00 pm (Central Time) to hop, follow each blog and leave some nice comments for a chance to win awesome prizes. The more you comment, the better your chances are of winning. Please note: individual participants may have additional entry rules and/or chances to win.

Here's my giveaway!!!!!!!!!!!!!

To qualify to win, you must:

• follow each of the blogs in the hop
• leave a comment on each blog

Here at CLDU you can gain one extra entry for each follow or share: 

• follow this blog with bloglovin (the button is on my sidebar)
• follow me on Pinterest
• follow me on Twitter 
• like my Facebook fan page
• follow me on Instagram! My user name is laviebordeperry
• share this post with friends. Let them know to leave a message telling me who sent them.
• when you're all done, leave me one comment letting me know where you followed me and the user name you used at each one (so I can verify all your entries)

Each blog will announce their respective winners on Thursday June 27th. Winners will have one week to claim their prize(s).

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Here's my project!

Supplies:

Cloud 9 Stamp America set - firework stamp

Stampendous for the Happy 4th stamp

Cardstock: American Crafts, Jo-Ann's and Core'dinations

Bling from my stash

Ink: Clearly Better TPC Studio Scarlet and Navy

Tim Holtz sanding tool

Copic Marker R29

We’re so glad you decided to hop with us! You’re going to meet some amazing ladies. We hope you have a great time visiting, and are inspired by, all the wonderful Patriotic creations. Here's the entire list of hoppers (just in case).  Come back tomorrow and Sunday for more new and inspiring projects!

Kathy Gayhart Carter            

Danita Kinney           

Lyne Schnable-Blodgett      

Sharondalyn Tweeta Newton        

Charmagne Welch Rivera  

Ellen “Cardmonkey” Jarvis 

Alicia O'Bryant                      

Felisa Montee                      

La-Vie Borde-Perry   

Challenges:

Crafting Desert Divas - Red, White, Blue
Stampin Dragon - Anything goes
Creative Inspirations Paint - Red, White Blue
Sister Act Card Challenge - Anything goes
D.L Art - Anything goes
Pin and Tack - Anything goes


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Jungle Baby Shower Cupcake Picks

I love making cupcake picks! It's a hot seller for me right now - especially for baby showers and birthdays. These are for a jungle themed baby shower and I love how they came out. If you haven't tried to dress up your cupcakes, give it a whirl. It makes any occasion so much more festive!

A few tips and tricks for you... I usually create tiny die cuts to adorn my cupcake pics but I recently started using stickers. The DCWV Animal Crackers stack came with a page of glittered stickers (and a page of die cuts) in the front of the stack. It was very convenient to use coordinating stickers to bring together this look. When the stickers were too large to fit, I used a 1.5" Marvy punch to punch out just a portion of the image.

Inking the edges (sometimes with a similar color, others with an opposite color) helped to create dimension. I always add extra adhesive, Terrifically Tacky tape, to my stickers. They never seem to be sticky enough and it may not adhere to certain surfaces. Better safe than sorry! I also use the Terrifically Tacky tape between the layers of the double sided cupcake pick and to hold the toothpick in place. This particular stamp said B is for boy but since this baby shower is for twins, I added the "s" with my Copic multiliner.

Supplies:

• DCWV Animal Crackers stack - stickers and blue glitter leaf card stock
• Creative Memories - Yellow patterned paper
• Ink: Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Salty Ocean, Clear and Simple Stamps - Espresso Your Style
• Stamp: Recollections - Bouncing Baby Boy
• Copic Multiliner .3 brown
• Adhesives: Terrifically Tacky Tape, Xyron
• Party Picks - colored wooden toothpicks
• Punches: Martha Stewart scalloped circle layering punch, Marvy 1.5" and 2" punches

Challenges:

Great Impressions - Add some sparkle

Sister Act Card Challenge - Anything goes
D.L Art - Anything goes
Pin and Tack - Anything goes


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On June 21st Come Hop With Us!

Guess what??? I'm co-hosting a blog hop this weekend!! When it rains, it pours! I used to dream about someone inviting me to participate in a hop and now this is my third in a month. I'm blessed! 

Here's the 411: the hop begins on Friday, June 21^st at 9:00 am. You’ll have until Sunday, June 23^rd at 6:00 pm (Central Time) to hop, follow each blog and leave some nice comments for a chance to win awesome prizes. Be there or be square!! 

Please share this post with your crafty friends!

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