Sparkle N Sprinkle Blog Hop

Hi Everyone,
Welcome to the May Sparkle N Sprinkle Blog Hop. This month's theme is "At the Beach".If you have arrived here from Cindy's blog then you are in the right spot. If not, you may want to start at the Sparkle N Sprinkle Blog for all the details. Leaving a comment on all the blogs from the beginning makes you eligible for great prizes. Prizes to be awarded are: a grand prize (stamp set of your choice) and 3 hidden prizes on 3 different designers blogs. And we don't even know where the hidden prizes are. Here are the designers in this months blog hop, in case you get lost.

** Donna Ellis **  Marie Berquist  **  Cindy Keogh  **
** Barbara Bruder (that's me)  **  Keri Brown ** Cammy Vietzke **
**  Karin Martin  **  Brigita Skopas  **  Jackie Smith  **
** Dawn Bennett  ** Karalee Ingram  **  Anne Temple ** 

**  April Williams **  ** Shona Erlenborn **  Brenda Smalle **

  WOW,  pretty soon we will be planning for vacation at the beach. Doesn't that sound wonderful. Maybe you have a little one and her birthday is coming up in the summer months, maybe she loves mermaids. How about a beach party at the local pool. Our projects  will give you inspiration for anything in the beach theme.

Let me share with you the card I made.This card is a side step card and I used images from the darling stampette set 477S Serene Mermaid.

 I also used some Cypress greenery for the background. I glittered it up to make it look like sparkly seaweed.  I glued those small seashells on the front border and added the stamped conch shells to the first step and used a sentiment on the back step. 

Here is a close up of the mermaid

Directions to my card can be found here.

Products used on the card:

Directions for the side step card template here

Serene Mermaid Stampette set 477S

Brushable Glue

Listen to the Beauty (verse) in set 404 Ocean Treasures

Orange Surprise Glitter 

Black Memento Ink

Seashells

Alcohol markers

Corner Punch

Well its time to hop on over to Keri's blog to see what she has designed for you.

Don't forget to leave a comment, to be eligible for the prizes. 

Anything But a Card Blog Hop

Hi Everyone,

Thanks for stopping in today.

 I am participating in two blog hops simultaneously, so if you are looking for the Craft-Dee BowZ Blog Hop please make sure to click here to be taken directly to the Craft-Dee Bowz blog hop. If you are looking for the Sparkle N Sprinkle Blog Hop, then you are in the right spot.

Are you having fun and getting inspired !!

If you came here from Cindy's blog then you are in the right place. If not and you want to be eligible for prizes please make sure to start at the Sparkle N Sprinkle Blog for all the details.Leaving a comment on each DT members blogs will make you eligible for a prize. Prizes to be awarded are: a grand prize (stamp set of your choice) and 3 hidden prizes on 3 different designers blogs. And we don't even know where the hidden prizes are.

Here is a list of the designers so you will not get lost.

** Shona Erlenborn ** Jackie Smith  ** Karalee Ingram  ** Dawn Bennett ** 

**Shanna** Anne Temple  ** Brigita Skopas ** Karin Martin **

**Cammy Vietzke ** April Williams** Cindy Keogh ** Barbara Bruder (that's me) **

**Julie Zippel ** Marie Berquist ** Brenda Smalle **  

Let me share with you my projects.
Since we are spotlighting Anything But a Card in our blog hop this month, I decided to focus on gifts. Adorning gift containers and using stamps to make everything coordinate is so easy and really a great accent to the gift itself. We all give gifts throughout the year, so these ideas can be used for whatever the reason for the gift.

First, we all use bags with handles from time to time. It seems that more often we use tissue paper to add a little pop and pizazz to the bag. Well how about using a bag topper instead. They are sometimes called a Bag Bib. Let me show you my decorated bag. I used a plain white handled gift bag, and covered the front and back with card stock and some designer paper to glam the bag up a bit. Next I decided on the theme and then decorated my bag topper. And I then decorated a box for another gift.

Here are my two coordinating projects:

Here is a close up of the bag topper

I used the mermaid from Stampette Set 477S to adorn the bag topper. Isn't she cute. 

other products used:

Mermaid - Stampette set 477s Serene Mermaid

Sea Grass - Set 404 Ocean Treasures

Embossing Powders: Pear EP 420 and Moss Star EP 430

Brushable Glue

Colored with colored pencils

Flat Backed pearls and Rhinestones

Small seashells

I also decorated a pillow box that can be used for a small gift. For everyone who likes to have things match or at least have the same theme, I continued with the sea theme.Since the pillow box was white I cut a shape to cover the top and bottom with purple cs, Next I used an embossing folder on the top cover and then I attached the purple covers.I added a ribbon and a fluffy bow. I decided that the gift was in need of a gift tag so I used an oval from Spellbinders, stamped the outside and added the verse to the inside. Added color inside and out, punched a hole and added twine I attached the gift tag to the bow.

Here is the gift tag opened with the sentiment.

Well it is so easy to coordinate gift packaging with stamped images. And this will give your gifts that coordinated look.

products used on the pillow box:

All stamped images on box - Stamp set 404 Ocean Treasures

Embossing folder

Colored pencils

Ribbon

Twine

Directions to both of my projects can be found below:
Gift Tag on Pillow Box
Gift Bag - Bag Topper

Now it's time for you to hop on over to Julie's blog for more inspiration.

Thanks for stopping by

My projects are being entered in the following challenges:

Bag Topper & Pillow Box

• Ladybug Crafts Ink TLT Challenge - anything goes
• Loves Rubber Stamps - anything goes
• Through The Craft Room Door - anything goes
• Vickie's Challenges anything goes

My Favorite Technique Blog Hop

Hi Everyone,

Welcome to the Sparkle N Sprinkle Favorite Techniques Blog Hop.

If you have arrived here from Cammy's blog then you are in the correct spot.If you haven't and you want to be eligible for prizes, then please start at the beginning at the Sparkle N Sprinkle blog to be eligible for some fabulous prizes.

This month our blog hop theme is my favorite technique. Boy, I had a hard time deciding what to show because there are so many techniques that I love to use. Since I my card was going to use an Easter theme that made my choice easy.

I decided to use one of my all time favorite techniques, making your own glitter paper. Here is why I love this technique: It's easy to make, I can use whatever color card stock I choose, I can match the color to my project,......oh and did I say it's an easy technique.

Let me show you how easy this technique really is. First gather up a few needed items

I cut my card stock into egg shapes first, but you can do this after the glitter paper is made if you prefer.

You will need a heat tool, I used a clip to hold the egg shapes as I heat set the powder, VersaMark, Shimmer Embossing Powder - EP 137, and a coffee filter to catch the excess EP.

 Cover your card stock with VersaMark then cover with the Shimmer EP.

 Heat set.

Here are the eggs with one layer of Shimmer EP applied.

 I applied a 2nd layer to add even more glitter to these eggs.

Here is the card that I designed using those glittery eggs I made using this technique.
Click here for directions to make this card.

List of products used:

Shimmer EP - EP137

VersaMark -712353310018 

Sentiment - Set 426 Easter Chicks

Bunny - Set  488 Bunnies and Bows

1/4" Tearific Tape - SAT01 

Mini 8 Punch 

Spellbinders Nested Egg Die S4-264

Designer paper (for the grass)

Fringe Scissors (for the grass)

Well I hope you give this technique a try, I really think you will like it, too. It is fast, easy and really the results are quite pretty. 

Just a reminder to leave a comment to be eligible for the fabulous prizes that are to be awarded.  There are prizes "hidden" in some of the blogs, so the comment you leave just may be one of the winners.

Next on the blog hop agenda is the wonderfully creative Karin Martin, So hop on over to her blog to check out her awesome technique.

Here is the list of designers in case you get lost.

** Marie Berquist  ** Dawn Bennett ** Cammy Vietzke ** Barbara Bruder (that's me) **

** Karin Martin ** Jackie Smith  ** Julie Zippel ** Shanna Shands ** 

** April Williams  ** Brigita Skopas  ** Shona Erlenborn ** Anne Temple **

**Karalee Ingram  ** Brenda Smalle **  

Thanks for stopping in today so I could share this easy and fun technique with you.

Sparkle N Sprinkle's Monochromatic Blog Hop

Hi Everyone,

Thanks for joining the Sparkle N Sprinkle Monochromatic blog hop.If you have arrived here from April's blog then you are in the correct spot.If you haven't and you want to be eligible for prizes, then please start at the beginning at the Sparkle N Sprinkle blog to be eligible for some fabulous prizes.

Our theme for this blog hop is monochromatic and I am so excited to do a monochromatic card because I hardly ever do them. I guess I really never think of a card in all one color family. Each and every time I see one done that way, I just love the look and the outcome. So the first card I chose to do in the  monochromatic theme is in the green family.

When I designed this card  I decided to punch (or you can cut) 1 1/8" squares. I stamped 3 of them using the brocade stamp in set 398. I also stamped 2 more on the 1 1/8" squares using the small swirl butterfly in set 437. And last, I stamped the verse ( in set 437) onto one more 1 1/8"square. I stamped and glittered  the butterfly and fussy cut it out. For the complete instructions to make this card, click here.

You know, summer will be here before we know it so I used stamps that are in a beach theme. This next card showcases some of the Ocean Treasures stamps in set 404 using a beautiful blue card stock. I decided to use embossing powder on the sea grass and I used the poolside ep (ep393) and was really pleased with the way it turned out. I cut squares and used a corner rounder on opposite corners to add a different look to the squares. That  twine adds an additional element to the card, too.Click here for more info on this card.

Well that wraps up what I have for you today. Just a reminder to leave a comment to be eligible for the fabulous prizes that are to be awarded.  There are prizes "hidden" in some of the blogs, so the comment you leave just may be one of the winners.

Next on the blog hop agenda is none other than the most talented Shanna Sands, So hop on over to her blog to check out her wonderful projects.

Here is the list of the all of the designers in case you get lost.

** April Williams ** Barbara Bruder (That's Me) ** Shanna Shands ** Jackie Smith **  

** Marie Berquist ** Dawn Bennett  ** Julie Zippel ** Keri Brown **   

** Brigita Skopas ** Karalee Ingram  ** Cammy Vietzke  ** 

** Anne Temple  ** Shona Erlenborn  ** Karin Martin  ** Brenda Smalle  **

Thanks for stopping in so I could share with you some fun designs today

Sparkle N Sprinkle Blog Hop Fabulous Folds

Hi Everyone,
If you arrived here by way of Marie's blog, then you are at the right place.But if not, and you want to be eligible for great prizes, then click here to start from the beginning.WOW, by now you are you getting inspired, are you having fun. Fabulous Folds!! What a great theme for our first blog hop for 2013.

Prizes will be awarded, so don't forget to leave comments on everyone's blog, 'cause that's how you become eligible for the prizes that are to be given away.  This is a 4 day blog hop so you'll have plenty of time to view all the projects and leave comments.The prizes are stamp sets, flocking, glitter embossing powders, etc.BTW, there are 3 designers who've been designated to have prizes "hidden" on their blogs, so comments are important and we LOVE getting comments.They really make our day. 

I am so excited to show you my project for this hop. Since the theme is Fabulous Folds, my project definitely takes advantage of that theme.With folds in mind, I decided to make a Book Card. This project has a lot of folds, so it fits perfectly in with this theme. Accordion folds become the frame of the book  From a side view it looks like pages of a book don't you think This looks so difficult but is really quite easy.Once the frame is made everything else falls right into place. I have written up directions and  I've even added pictures to help guide you along. Click here to check out the directions.

Book Front

Inside front cover

Inside the book where the text would be

Close up side view of the pages

Open completely

Close up of those folds - inside

This is such a fun project to do and the images that I used are digital images from Sparkle N Sprinkle.They have a great array of "digi's" and I love having the flexibility of changing the size etc of the image when you use a "digi". And digital images are really reasonably priced, for those of us on a tight budget.

Images I used:

Scarlet Robin - DIGI310

Shabby Chic Birdhouse - DIGI307

Thanks for joining us on our first blog hop for 2013.Before hopping on over to Shanna's blog, please leave a comment here on my blog to be eligible for a prize. Next up on the hop is the talented Shanna Shands hop over to see what she has in store for you. 

In case you get lost here is a list in order of all the team members on today's hop.

** Brigita Skopas  **  Karalee Ingram **  Shona Erlenborn **  Anne Temple **  

** Karin Martin ** April Williams  ** Julie Zippel  ** Dawn Bennett ** 

** Jackie Smith ** Marie Berquist ** Barbara Bruder (you are here) ** Shanna Shands ** 

**  Cammy Vietzke ** Donna Ellis ** Keri Brown**

Have a great day and thanks for stopping in.

Blog Hop Coming

Hi Everyone,

No card today however I wanted to remind you that there is a blog hop coming. It starts over at Sparkle N Sprinkle Thursday January 17. This month's theme is Fabulous Folds and there will be a lot of inspiration for you to look and you have 4 days to take check out everyone's projects and leave comments.

Prizes, did someone say prizes??!!?? Yeppers, there will be prizes. So leave comments to be eligible.

  See you there

Winter Wonderland Blog Hop

Hi Everyone,
Welcome to the Sparkle N Sprinkle Winter Wonderland Blog Hop.If you got here from Dawn's blog then you are in the right spot. If not, you might want to start at the Sparkle N Sprinkle blog so you don't miss anything.

I have 2 projects for you and the first one uses stamps from Set 414, Winter Swirl. This set is definitely one of my favorites!!

I used the pine forest and stamped it multiple times to give the scene dimension. Also using lighter and darker embossing powder colors helped with the dimension as well.After I fussy cut the forest images I attached the images to each other and then added the images to the embossed panel on the card front.This set really is perfect for a winter wonderland theme.

Directions for this card can be found here.

Next I thought I'd use stamps in set 385, Merry Crows. Slim the snowman, is another of my favorites. This set has a great array of  images.There are so many great images included in this set, check them all out below. 

Along with Slim, I thought I'd include that cute bird and I placed it onto the pine branch I have added to the card. I used a lattice border punch in brown cs and then added die cut elements that include pine branches, a pine cone, and some holly leaves. These elements add great interest to "Slim".And of course snowmen really remind me of a winter wonderland.

Directions for this card can be found here.

A reminder, that through the end of the month, the Sparkle Team presents the Asian, Medallion and Decorative Elements categories on special – 15% off. Among the specials, will also be all images by Artist, Andrea Roberts and several coordinating embossing powders and glitters.  To view all our specials just click here  http://sparklensprinkle.com/o/specials.php     

If you get lost -  start here - http://www.sparklensprinkle.com/blog

Designers in today's blog hop -

** Julie Zippel ** Shanna Shands ** Brigita Skopas ** Anne Temple **

** Karin Martin ** Debi Brile ** Shona Erlenborn ** Dawn Bennett **

** Barbara Bruder (that's me) ** Genevieve Chesky ** Karalee Ingram **

** Cheryl Bennett ** Keri Brown ** Marie Berquist **

** Charmagne Welch-Rivera ** April Williams ** Cammy Vietzke **

** Jackie Smith ** Brenda Smalle **

Hop info:

This hop runs November 15-November 18.Winners will be announced over on the Sparkle N Sprinkle blog on Nov. November 19. There are 6 prizes to be awarded and winners are selected from the comments left on the designer’s blogs.  Leave a comment on each designers blog and follow directions on the last blog. Leaving a comment inspires, motivates and brings happiness to each designer!

Now it's time to hop on over to Gen's blog to see her fabulous designs.

Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to leave a comment for a chance at a prize.

Ghosts and Goblins Fall Frolic Blog Hop

Hi Everyone,

If you arrived here from the creative Shanna's blog, then you are in the right spot, however if you didn't,  then you may want to start at the beginning at the Sparkle N Sprinkle blog, to be eligible for some great prizes.

Sparkle N Sprinkle's September specials are all about Halloween, Thanksgiving and Fall along with Artist Diane Arthurs, and some embossing powders and coordinating glitters as well. They are all marked down 15%. Click here to see all of this months specials.

Today I am sharing with you 2 cards that I made using two new Halloween sets.

My first card uses stamps from set 470 Candy Corn Halloween.

This set is one of the 2 newest Halloween sets in the Sparkle N Sprinkle line. Love the witches in this set. There are 3 witches to choose from and I chose Candy the Sweet Halloween Witch. See that glittery black background, I made my own glitter paper and its so easy. Click here to go to the Tips and Techniques area on the Sparkle N Sprinkle blog to access the video that shows you how to make your own glitter paper.

Directions to make this card can be found here

For my last card, I used an image and a sentiment from Stampette set - 471 The Good Witch, the other newest Halloween set

Isn't she pretty!!

Directions to make this card can be found here.

Are you into using digital images??? I really like using them too, so click here to check out all the digital images now available, there's a wide selection to choose from.

Well, I hope you've had a great time on Sparkle N Sprinkle's Blog Hop and I hope you've received a lot of  great inspiration.

I am the last designer on the hop today and now it's time to go back to Sparkle N Sprinkle

Celebrating Summer Blog Hop

Hi Everyone!!!

I am so glad that you stopped in today. This is my 2nd post today and if you are looking for the Art Impressions Challenge card please scroll down to the next post.

Welcome to the Sparkle N Sprinkle Celebrating Summer Blog Hop!! If you arrived here from Shanna's blog then you are in the right spot. If not, then you may want to start at the Sparkle N Sprinkle Blog and comment on everyone's blog along the way to be eligible for 5 prizes.

Stamps on sale this month at Sparkle N Sprinkle are in the following themes: Water, Food and Beverage and stamps from the artist Rosiland Solomon

School is almost out and summer is right around the corner. I decided to use stamps from the Cocktails II set. Summer is such a great time for outdoor parties and, of course, a few tropical drinks, so, keeping that in mind, here is the card I am showing you today!!!

This would make a wonderful party invitation, don't you think!!!

Here is a list of the stamps I used:

Tropical Paradise 3458-417C

5 O’Clock Somewhere 3463-417A

Bahama Breeze 3464-417K

These stamps are all in set 417 Cocktails II

For a complete list of products and the directions for this card, click here.

Thank you for stopping in today, I appreciate your visit and don't forget to leave a comment on each blog to be eligible for prizes. Now, it's time to check out what Angie has designed. 

Here is the list in case you get lost along the way.

SNS Home Blog   http://sparklensprinkle.com/blog

April Williams   http://stampwillydesigns.blogspot.com

Marie Berquist  http://craftemarie.blogspot.com

Shona Erlenborn   http://shonasstampingstage.blogspot.com

Julie Zippel  http://backtobasicsandbeyond.blogspot.com

Shanna Shands   http://scsdesigns.blogspot.com

Barbara Bruder  http://www.artandsoulcreations.blogspot.com

Angie Blasingame   http://hopemorestudio.blogspot.com

Karalee Ingram  http://kareescardsandcraftsofcourse.blogspot.com

Jill Jacobsen http://www.stampinhands.com/

Gerlinde Townsley   http://mycreativecorner-gerlinde.blogspot.com

Charlene Driggs   http://www.paperandinkplayground.com

Karin Martin   http://karin-withaniforpaper.blogspot.com

Brenda Smalle   http://www.rubberroomantics.blogspot.com

Sparkle N Sprinkle Flower Child Blog Hop

Hi Everyone,
I have 2 posts today so if you are looking for my post showing my card based on the weekly Art Impressions Challenge, please scroll down to the next post.

Otherwise, thanks for joining the Flower Child Blog Hop today.

If you hopped here by way of Shanna's blog then you are in the right spot, however if not, you may want to start here at the beginning to become eligible for one of FIVE great prizes.

In keeping with today's theme Flower/Child I decided to use Sue in my card today and I think she is just perfect to represent a child. She is standing in her flower garden checking out the birds that have landed in her hands. Since we've had such a mild winter, a lot of the trees and flowers are already in bloom and spring was just celebrated on Tuesday March 20. So this card fits in perfectly with spring and flowers and birds. For the complete instructions in making this card, please click here.

This would make a great card celebrating a birthday or for no special reason as well.

Thank you for stopping in today and please remember, to become eligible for a prize  you  must comment on every blog on the hop. NOTE:  There are 2 grand prizes and 3 “random” prizes that are attached to 3 different designers blogs!

Just a reminder, the items on special at Sparkle N Sprinkle in March are:  Flowers – Children – Spanish and Artist Tom Jones, click here to check them out.

Next up on the blog hop is Angie's blog, she always has unique and fun things.

Just in case you get lost along the way:

SNS Home Blog :  http://sparklensprinkle.com/blog

Shanna Shands   http://scsdesigns.blogspot.com

Barbara Bruder  http://www.artandsoulcreations.blogspot.com  ***you are here***
Angie Blasingame  http://hopemorestudio.blogspot.com/

Karalee Ingram  http://kareescardsandcraftsofcourse.blogspot.com

Shona Erlenborn   http://shonasstampingstage.blogspot.com

Julie Zippel  http://backtobasicsandbeyond.blogspot.com

Charlene Driggs   http://www.paperandinkplayground.com

Lana Clarke  http://sweetpeaspapercreations.blogspot.com

Karin Martin   http://karin-withaniforpaper.blogspot.com

April Williams   http://stampwillydesigns.blogspot.com

Gerlinde Townsley   http://mycreativecorner-gerlinde.blogspot.com

Marie Berquist  http://craftemarie.blogspot.com

Jill Jacobsen   http://www.stampinhands.com/

Brenda Smalle   http://www.rubberroomantics.blogspot.com

Sparkle N Sprinkle's Spring Fling Blog Hop

Hi Everyone,

Welcome to the Sparkle N Sprinkle Spring Fling blog hop!  If you hopped here by way of Eleanor's blog then you are in the right place!  Otherwise, you might like starting from the beginning at the Sparkle N Sprinkle blog to become eligible for FIVE great prizes. There are 2 grand prizes and 3 “random” prizes that are attached to 3 different designers blogs.

This month’s hop is celebrating Spring, St. Patty’s Day and Easter. Each of our Sparkle Team Designers is  sharing their designs based on something from the 3 upcoming holidays.

A reminder that through the end of the month, the Sparkle Team presents Art Deco, People, Fantasy & Gail Burton images on special - 15% off!!! To view all our specials for the month, including some fabulous glitters, embossing powders and other SNS products, just click here to go to the specials section of the Sparkle N Sprinkle store.

Important things first!

Two lucky people will win a Grand Prize - a Stamp Set of the winner's choice mounted on cling cushion. As you visit each artist's blog, there is the possibility of winning one of THREE more prizes! It's a secret though. No one knows who "those three" are except for Brenda, the team coordinator...so be sure to leave a comment on EACH blog to be eligible.

I chose to focus on Easter cards so here is the 1st card I'd like to share with you today:

Benjamin Bunny has hopped over and joined the blog hop.


He stopped by to give you an Easter idea.
He can be found in this set

Click here for the directions for this card.

Next to hop in for you to review, is the Lamb and Chicks from new set 457 - Celebrate Life
Here is the new set

This new set is so perfect for Easter. Love it!
Click here for directions for this card.

And last on my agenda is a couple of chicks,also from the new set.

Click here for directions for this card.

This new set really inspired me for the upcoming Easter season. Hope it inspires you, too.

Thank you so much for stopping by today. I hope you've enjoyed my cards as well as all the other designers cards on the hop. 

Don't forget, to become eligible to win a Grand Prize, please leave a comment on EACH blog. Winners of the mini prizes are selected when they leave a comment on the mystery designers blog also.

Good luck and have fun on the rest of the hop. Click here to hop on down the bunny trail to see what Gerlinde has created for you. Have fun!!!