Weren't all of those projects from yesterday amazing!!! I am so honored to be among such talented ladies. Thanks so much to Lisa for putting this hop together and for allowing me to be a part of it.

If you did not begin at Lisa's blog please go back there and start from the beginning. There are some amazing prizes and sponsors for this hop! Make sure you follow all the criteria to be eligible for those wonderful goodies.

For today's project...I have another picture for my bathroom...I had hoped to get it completely finished but that did not happen. I painted another frame the same color as the ones from yesterday and then created this digital image to go in the frame...I added texture, and overlays, and text to the picture. Top priority this week is to get this bathroom completely finished decorating...I really need to get back to posting more on my blog to so come back on Friday for an update...I am declaring Fridays as Finishing Friday....so every Friday from this point on I will have a post where I talk about finishing a project. First up will be the bathroom.

Here is my photo I will be putting in the frame. I also created another photo...I may consider doing this one...just not sure.

Now hop on over to Diana's blog to see her awesome summer project.

Here are the awesome prizes that are available:

The following is a list of all buzzing sites that have been so generous and are sponsoring this blog hop, Bee-utiful Summer Blog Hop, August 3rd and 4th, so follow the rules Lisa has set for BLOG CANDY!!  

Royal Prize Pack from Theresa TheScrapbooking Queen

http://www.thescrapbookingqueen.com/

$15.00 Gift Certificate from KaDoodle Bug Designs

http://www.kadoodlebugdesigns.com/

$10.00 Gift Certificate from Treasure Box Designs

http://treasureboxdesigns.com/

$20.00 Gift Certificate from Little Scraps of Heaven

http://www.littlescrapsofheavendesigns.com/

$10.00 Gift Certificate from Designs on Cloud 9

http://designsoncloud9.com/

Stamp Set of winners choice from Paper Sweeties

http://www.papersweeties.com/

Large custom handmade keychain the winners choice 

of style and color from Chelle's Custom Designs

https://www.facebook.com/ChellesCustomDesigns

$15.00 Gift Certificate from Too Cute by Jessica

http://www.toocutebyjessica.com/

A gift valued at $10.00 from Lettering Delights

http://www.letteringdelights.com/

And here is the whole lineup:

1. Lisa Pontious ~ http://honeybearzdesigns2011.blogspot.com/

2. Ashley - http://theglamoroussideofscrapping.blogspot.com

3. Pam - http://lovebugcreations3.blogspot.com/

4. Haidee-http://created2bunique.blogspot.com/

5. Sheila- http://2pawprints.blogspot.com

6. Lucy ~ http://love2createitall.com

7. Jessica ~  http://craftinandstampin.blogspot.com

8. Angela - http://angelascraftyspot.blogspot.com

9. Linda - http://www.lindascreativity.blogspot.com

10. Sarah - www.sarahbiswabic.blogspot.com

11. Teresa-http://freshandrenewed.blogspot.com/

12. Diana - www.daisylovecreations.blogspot.com

13. Patti -http://www.pattilynncreations.blogspot.com

14. Tricia - http://mysticalcardcreations.blogspot.com/

15. Robin -  http://cutonedesignsbyrobin.blogspot.com/

A Special Surprise Birthday Hop!

Welcome to "Mary Ann's Surprise Birthday" Blog Hop!  

Today is Mary Ann's 65th Birthday and to honor her, we are putting on a surprise birthday blog hop!!!!  

You should have arrived from Robin's blog.  If you are reading this from your dashboard or just stopped by please go to head over to Miranda's blog to start at the beginning.  We don't want you to miss any of the fun! 

In addition to seeing a lot of awesome creations, there is some blog candy available too.  Mary from  Cardz TV with Mary is our sponsor for this hop!  She will be giving away TWO stamp sets!  Be sure to stop by her blog and give her some bloggie love!  And head over to  facebook and become a Cardz TV Stampsfollower! 

Also, Miranda will be giving away a Michael or JoAnn's gift card, winner's choice.  To be eligible for the blog candy, you are required to visit each stop in the hop and leave a comment!  The winner will be announced Friday on Miranda's blog!  



Mary Ann I hope you have a wonderful fantastic birthday. Enjoy your precious family today!


I created a digital birthday page for you. I really just dabble in digital a bit...but love creating it when I get the chance. Enjoy!

Next on the hop is Jessica!

Should you get lost along the way, here is the entire line up: 


Miranda - www.nanasscrapspot.com

Vanessa http://wwwpaperkraftsunlimiteddesings.blogspot.com/

Janet Royer - http://janetscreativeworld.blogspot.com/

Teresa Kaufhold - www.createenjoyshare.blogspot.com

Robin - http://cutonedesignsbyrobin.blogspot.com/

Teresa- http://freshandrenewed.blogspot.com/

Jessica Kephart - www.homespunelegance.blogspot.com

Shelley- http://shelley-scrapbookingforfun.blogspot.com/

Sarah Biswabic - www.sarahbiswabic.blogspot.com

Ashley - http://theglamoroussideofscrapping.blogspot.com

Mary Ann - http://scrappingg.blogspot.com/

My Newest Adventure!

I embarked on a new adventure just recently. I have opened a Facebook Group where I am selling new, hot, trendy, current, have to have it right now scrapbook supplies! And the best part is the cost is less than most retail locations. I also am willing to take special requests and see if I can obtain whatever you are looking for. All you have to do is click on the badge...it will also be on the sidebar for easy access later...then ask to join the Facebook group Scrapping for Less. I typically approve new members very quickly. Then, you can take a look around and see what I have to offer! Hope to see you soon!

Day 6 of 12 Days of Christmas Blog Hop

The talent in this hop is blowing me away! I am sooooo thankful to be counted among such talent. Your comments have been wonderful. Thanks so much for all your support through this hop. Today I went back to my digital scrapping. I wanted to create a new facebook template to use throughout December. The tutorials over at Coffee Shop Blog are absolutely wonderful if you are into digital photography.


My December Facebook Cover...

Blog Hop Business: Make sure you check on over at HoneyBearz Designs for the whole lineup and to see today's sponsor and prize package. Also Lisa is given away some prizes at the FB group...for the whole hop. You can find that here. And last but not least check out the wonderful creation that Madge has for you today! See you tomorrow~

Welcome to Day 1 of the 12 Days of Christmas Blog Hop!

Boy, do I have some great things in store for you over the next 12 days. I am in a 12 Day of Christmas Blog Hop. So why don't you commit to hop along with us? There will be some FABULOUS Christmas projects over the next 12 days. I also have some blog posts showing some projects for the wonderful My Cricut Craft Room where I am a new Design Team Member. Be sure and follow me or sign up by email so you will not miss any of the crafty goodness this month! By the way, my regularly scheduled posts may be suspended while all this craft awesomeness is going on! Thanks for your support of my blog.

So for my Day 1 Project I thought I would let you see the Christmas card photo that I created in Photoshop Elements 7. Now, I am a paper crafter/scrapbooker at heart but I like to dabble in digital for certain things and I really wanted to create my own Christmas Card this year, no template, no pre-made from any particular photo site just pure total creation from my own little mind.

                                                                                                                                       

If you are new to Photoshop and need somewhere to get some help in figuring it all out Jessica Sprague is an awesome site and has lots of help and digital goodies for purchase. A wealth of help and goodies can be found over there!!

So without further adieu...here is our Christmas Photo Card. This is my hubby and I and our 7 grandchildren! These are the most precious treasures in all the world to me!

Blog Hop Business: Our wonderful hostess of this blog hop...Lisa over at Honey Bearz Designs has some really cool sponsors of this 12 day hop...so make sure you read all the requirements to be able to win some great prizes! 

Now if you will hop on over to the greatly artistically talented Madge she has some awesome projects to share over the next 12 days as all of our designers do! I am soooo excited to see what everyone has to share. I know I have some really cool projects planned for you.