Connie Can Crop - Teachers Rule Blog Hop

 Welcome to the

MY TEACHER RULES

Blog Hop

 

School is in full force across the country and what better way to start the year than to celebrate those amazing educators that make it possible for kiddos to learn so much!

 Thank you joining us in a day honoring all the hard working teachers out there!!

 

You should have arrived from Kim's classroom, but if you need to start at the beginning of the line,  Connie Can Crop is the beginning of this back to the books blog hop.

 

This is a one day blog hop, but you have until Sunday to finish hopping and leaving your love for all of these talented crafters.

We have an awesome sponsor for this month!

One lucky winner will win $20 in SVG images of your choice
Be sure to check out her shop online HERE Treasure Box Designs
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What do you need to do to win? Easy... become a follower of each of the fabulous blogs in this hop and leave each of them a comment letting them know what you like best about their projects.You will have until 10 pm Sunday to finish the hop and leave your comments. Winners will be announced on Wednesday 9/13/17

at Connie Can Crop.

 

Be sure to follow everyone and leave a comment along the way!

It's time to get schooled!

 

I wanted to use my new cactus washi tape so I made the teacher a cactus card.

 

 

 All of the papers I used are scraps even the card base.

 

I cut the cactus with Cricut's Southwest cartridge. I used fuchsia Stickles to make the, "flowers".

 

I used alphabet stickers to add, "Teacher" which I got from Connie's Crafty Cart.

 

Now hop on over to Shannon H

 Here's our amazing line up in case you get lost:

Connie- http://conniecancrop.blogspot.com

Angela- mermaidsnmonograms.blogspot.com

Ashley- http://marinewifesscrappinlife.blogspot.com/

Marji- http://fstampaholic.blogspot.com/

Kim- http://katydidcards.com

Sue- http://suek86401.blogspot.com/

Shannon H- http://shannonhdesigns.blogspot.com/

Miranda- http://www.nanasscrapspot.com

Veronica- http://vickyscrappingpassion.blogspot.com

Alicia- http://goldengoddessdesigns.blogspot.com/

 

Don't forget to join our current challenge

Connie Can Crop Challenge #62

Anything Goes

due 11:59 P.M., Saturday, September 30th, 2017

Pacific Time

 

Fabrika Fantasy Challenge #10 - For the Men/Boys

Today starts a new challenge over at Fabrika Fantasy. This month's theme is, "For the Men/Boys". I choose, "Tommy's Fantasy Pet" to work with.

 

After printing my image onto a piece of 4 x 6 white cardstock I used water color pencils to color it. Then I layered some scraps of blue and brown onto a white cardstock base and added a ribbon. I added some copper Stickles to his shirt and a few wooden buttons from my stash.

 

Please come and join in the FUN!!!

 

Welcome to Fabrika Fantasy Challenges

Unfortunately we have to have some so here are some info and the rules.

This is a Monthly Challenge Blog with New Challenges starting on 1st of each month and ending on 28th of each month.

We have two winners which will be selected by the design team.  One winner will be selected from those entires who have used a Fabrika Fantasy Image.  This winner will receive a prize of 3 Digi Images of their choice from the Store.  The second winner will be selected from those entries who have not used a Fabrika Fantasy Image.  This winner will receive 1 Digi Image of their choice from the Store. A Top 3 will also be chosen by the DT.  These will be announced at the start of the New Challenge.  If you are one of the lucky ones, please grab the Winner or Top 3  badge to display on your blog.

The Rules

Your project should be a new Creation.  STRICTLY No Back Linking allowed.  Entries posted before the Start Date will be deleted.

Please follow the Challenge Theme.  Any Entries not following the theme will be deleted.

We are a Multi Craft Blog.  As long as you follow the theme you may enter.

You can use any images you wish but if you use a Fabrika Fantasy Image then you will be eligible for the 3 Digi Image Prize.  

We respectfully request no completely digital colored projects.

You may enter the Challenge a Maximum of 3 times and these must be with different new projects.  Anyone entering more than this limit or with an old project will be deleted.

You may combine this Challenge with as many other Challenges as you wish.

Please link your entry to your project post and not your entire blog.

DT's love to visit your blogs and leave you comments.  Please turn off Word Verification or we may not be able to leave you a comment.  If you are linking up as part of a group such as Splitcoast Stampers we may not be able to leave a comment.

It would be lovely if you would follow our blog but this is not a requirement.

Most Importantly Have Fun playing along with us.



 

Fabrika Fantasy Challenge #7 - For the Grils

I am so excited, today is my first post for a new design team, I am now on the Fabrika Fantasy Challenge Design Team. Please come and join in the fun. This month's theme is, "For the Girls".

 I used Fairy Tale Princess to work with.

 

 

My card base measures 5.5 inches wide x 6.25 inches tall. The image and it's 2 additional layers were cut from scraps, I used a border punch to add the border on the bottom.

 

I used colored pencils to color my image and I stamped the sentiment directly onto the image after coloring and cutting it out. I added a jewel to her crown and Stickles on her dress.



 

For everyone who is new to Fabrika Fantasy here are the rules for playing along.

This is a Monthly Challenge Blog with New Challenges starting on 1st of each month and ending on 28th of each month.

We have two winners which will be selected by the design team.  One winner will be selected from those entires who have used a Fabrika Fantasy Image.  This winner will receive a prize of 3 Digi Images of their choice from the Store.  The second winner will be selected from those entries who have not used a Fabrika Fantasy Image.  This winner will receive 1 Digi Image of their choice from the Store. A Top 3 will also be chosen by the DT.  These will be announced at the start of the New Challenge.  If you are one of the lucky ones, please grab the Winner or Top 3  badge to display on your blog.

The Rules

Your project should be a new Creation.  STRICTLY No Back Linking allowed.  Entries posted before the Start Date will be deleted.

Please follow the Challenge Theme.  Any Entries not following the theme will be deleted.

We are a Multi Craft Blog.  As long as you follow the theme you may enter.

You can use any images you wish but if you use a Fabrika Fantasy Image then you will be eligible for the 3 Digi Image Prize.  

We respectfully request no completely digital coloured projects.

You may enter the Challenge a Maximum of 3 times and these must be with different new projects.  Anyone entering more than this limit or with an old project will be deleted.

You may combine this Challenge with as many other Challenges as you wish.

Please link your entry to your project post and not your entire blog.

DT's love to visit your blogs and leave you comments.  Please turn off Word Verification or we may not be able to leave you a comment.  If you are linking up as part of a group such as Splitcoast Stampers we may not be able to leave a comment.

It would be lovely if you would follow our blog but this is not a requirement.

Most Importantly Have Fun playing along with us.

Shadow Box - Witch House

If you are looking for my HIMCR Super Scraps Saturday project, please click here.

I had been looking for an inexpensive shadow box to play with, I spotted this one on clearance at Jo Ann's for $4.98 so I picked it up and had been staring at it for a few weeks before getting started.

 

It proved to be impossible to get a picture without the shadows in the corners. This wasn't the perfect shadow box, I wanted something smaller but this worked well.

 

I used up a lot of scraps which is always good. First I painted the box inside and out. I covered the entire box with white gesso then a layer of black chalk paint. I went with a dark purple on the outside and a few different colors on the inside. After it was all dry I sanded and sanded and sanded to get a totally distressed look all over.

 

I used a few Cricut cuts from October 31, Happy Hauntings, Create a Critter and Paper Doll Dress Up.

 

 

I took this picture from a different angle, sitting on the ground instead on top of my air conditioner unit. Living in Arizona we don't need grass, we have rocks out front and sand out back.

 

The poor witch had to rent out a room to make ends meet so Dracula moved in, he is sleeping right now but he is my, "monster" and the coffin is 3D.

 

The sentiments and buttons are from Plum Purdy I also painted the buttons.

 

The house also has an evil pumpkin and LOTs and LOTS of spiders and bats.

 

The frog in the boot stamp is also from Plum Purdy. The small jars are from a set of miniature precious stones that I have had for several years, I finally found a home for some of them. I added some stickles to the witch boot.

 

Can you see the frog trying to jump out of the fire? I added some stickles to the pot.

 

The witch's broom is also a Plum Purdy stamp. After coloring the stamp and fussy cutting it out I added some DecoArt Craft Twinkles, glitter paint is the best way to describe it.

 

 

I am entering this project into these challenges: http://doubleclickconnections.blogspot.com/2015/09/robot-or-monster-challenge-here-at.html



 

http://diecuttindivas.blogspot.com/2015/09/challenge-232-3d-projects.html

http://www.blogquickquotes.com/2015/09/friday-challenge-55.html

HIMCR #211- Super Scraps Saturday

HIMCR #211 - Super Scraps Saturday 

The sponsor is HIMCR!

 

We will have two winners!

 

The giveaway is A Robot Party Cricut Cartridge or A Space Party Cricut Cartridge!

Winner's choice!

 

 

I used up a few more scraps on this, the card base and layers are all made from scraps. I used my wavy blade in my paper trimmer to trim them to the correct size.

The ribbon and twine are also scraps. I added some gold Stickles to the center of my Queen and Co. flowers, Queen and Co. beads to the ribbon and a stick pin from my stash.

I cut the envelope with my brand new Envelope Punch Board from WRMK that I won from: Daisies Girl I can't believe how easy the board is to use, it only takes a couple of minutes to whip up a custom envelope.

 

HIMCR #207 Super Scraps Saturday

HIMCR #207 Super Scraps Saturday

The sponsor is My Besties!

 

The giveaway is all 5 My Besties images used by HIMCR DT!

 

 

 

This week I decided to try a diamond fold card, here is the link for the instructions: Diamond Fold Card Tutorial. It was actually very easy to make.

 

It is hard to see in this picture but I added some Stickles to her hair and the underside of her dress for a bit of sparkle. I also added some Imaginance jewels. I decided to make it a Thank You card because I don't have any in my stash.

 



 

HIMCR #202 - Summer Colors

HIMCR #202 - Summer Colors! (June 6th)

 

The sponsor is Sami Stamps!

The giveaway is a $12 Gift Certificate to Sami Stamps!

 

In my mind nothing can beat the clear blue summer skies especially here in Arizona where the skies are totally clear, we can go for days without seeing a single cloud.

 

I thought this bubble fairy was really cute and blue fairies are the best. I printed her then colored her with colored pencils and added some Accent Essentials to the bubble, "highlight" areas and to her wings then I sprinkled some blue glitter on her wings. I also added some blue and white stickles to fill in some of the area between the bubbles. Here is a bit closer look at the shaker that I filled with blue and white beads plus a few blue and silver sequins.

 

 

 After making the shaker element I cut a piece of watercolor paper to fit my pre-made card base. I colored the paper with my eBrush then used a damp paint brush to spread the color around then I added some circles using a stamp from My Creative Time with blue ink.
After wrapping a ribbon around the folded edge I added a crystal flower and some silver sequins.
 

HIMCR #199 - Button Up!

HIMCR #199 - Button Up!

Sponsor - Pickled Potpourri

Prize is $7.00 Pickled Potpourri Gift Certificate

Make sure to add buttons to your project.

The giveaway is $7 Gift Certificate from Pickled Potpourri!

 

I was able to get a few scraps out of my stacks and stacks of scraps. I colored the image with colored pencils, added some orange stickles and black Glazed Dimensions. The buttons are from my wooden buttons stash so is the twine. The sentiment is computer generated, printed on vellum and backed with a scrap of cream cardstock. The edges are inked with Peeled Paint by Tom Holtz. I added an Action Wobble behind the snail.

 

 

I colored the image with chalk, more scraps from my piles, buttons and ribbon from my stash. I did a mix and match with the sentiment, it is from a different set. This paper is double sided, the red stripes are on the flip side of the blue with red and white flowers.