A Scraphappy Southernbelle

Tuesday, May 4, 2010

Happy 4th Birthday To Scrapbook Circle Blog Hop!!!!

Happy Tuesday my fellow crafters! Today, we are celebrating one of my favorite scrappy sites, Scrapbook Circle, with a blog hop!!! The site is celebrating its 4th anniversary!!! Yay! There are a lot of crafty ideas as well as PRIZES to be given away! So I hope you will hop along with us! Each of the design team members from Scrapbook Circle with be debuting a layout using the marvelous May kit. I am first up....so let's get hoppin'!!!

Here is the order of the hop:

Scrapbook Circle Blog

Aymee (you are here)

Jill

Diana W.

Diana F.

Lisa

This May Kit is stuffed full of all sorts of Crate Paper, Basic Grey, October Afternoon, Glitz, Elle's Studio, Jenni Bowlin, and Pink Paislee goodies! I love it! Be sure to hop on over to the idea gallery for this month to check out all of the creations the dt have come up with so far!

This is the 4th layout I have created using the kit. I started out with some 3x3" squares of left over patterned paper that I had. Then, I used my Cricut Expression and SCAL (Sure Cuts A Lot) software to cut shaped paper out of green cardstock. I only used a portion of it, adhered with Helmar adhesive, and stitched along the edge using a zig zag stitch. This picture is of Carter when he was a toddler. He was out playing in the grass with his best pal, his doggy, Sadie. I tied some of the white tulle around the photo. The 'butterfly' is actually a flower from the Crate Paper chipboard. I cut some of the flowers stamens off and turned it upside down to make a 'butterfly.' I adhered it with Helmar Scrap Dots. I then took some jute and stapled it to show the 'trail' of the butterfly. The alphas are a mixture of Glitz and Pink Paislee. I just love the rustic look of these Pink Paislee alpha's. They are so cute! This was a simple layout to pull together, but I really enjoyed creating it.

"Silly Sweet Sadie"

To show some dimension...I pulled out those handy dandy Helmar Liquid Scrap Dots for the butterfly. I also used the Helmar Adhesive runner on this page.

Now, on to the PRIZE!!!! I have a super cute set of 6 clear stamps from Inkadinkado that I would like to give away!!! This set is called 'Floral Flourishes.' It looks like it would be a very versatile set! To be entered for the chance to win this stamp set, simply leave me a comment on this post. If you could, leave me a blog link or email address or something so that I can get in touch with you if you are chosen the winner. I will randomly select one winner using random.org tomorrow (Wednesday). Here is what the stamp set looks like....

Good luck to all who enter!

Now, on to the next blog on the hop. You will be visiting Jill next. You will absolutely love her! Jill is one of my favorite artists! So inspirational! Have fun!

As always, thanks for stopping by my blog! I hope you have a wonderful day! Happy Scrappin!

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77 comments:

Love, Carrie said...

beautiful layouts...love your style :)

shari said...

Aymee, Another beautiful layout! I love the squares of scraps, it looks like a patchwork quilt.
I wanted to tell you that I received my layout today and pictures do not do it justice. I love, love, love it!!!!!! Thanks so much, I really will treasure it. Your card was so cute too, I love the kites. I sent you a little thank you in the mail today, Shari (cricutrookie)

Julie Tucker-Wolek said...

Wowwwwwwwwwwwwwwww!! LOVE that LO!!! Love love love love love love the twine! :):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):)

michelle said...

if i win, i'll email you my email address :}
~michelle t in az

Unknown said...

aww aymee you are soo sweet!! you totally made my day! lol. I adore your 4th layout!! Well, I love them all but love this one tons too. :)

Julie said...

This is a wonderful kit and I love your layout!

Melissa said...

Very cute LO! I love the use of the jute!

Thanks for the chance to win those great stamps!

Dana Tatar said...

Gorgeous LO! I LOVE what you did with the twine!

Unknown said...

What a beautiful LO and I like the touches of white that you have on it. Clever idea for the butterfly!

Kristal said...

Looks like I'm the first to post WOW that's a first for me. Love the layout, precious pics too. Thanks for the chance to win!!

GrannyCharlotte said...

What a cute layout. Love the design and the stitching. TFS.

Claude said...

I love what you did with the twine!

janeskeepsakes said...

Love your page. Great ideas. Thank you for sharing. Enjoying the blog hop!
janejohnson13@wildblue.net

Lois said...

Beautiful layouts. I love all the dimensions you used. I also love the stamp set. Flowers are always fun and useful.

Fay aka Beautifullily said...

Very cute LO, love the twine on it. My email is fmatth4731@aol.com. Shall continue on the hop!

Leah l'Orange said...

hiya Aymee! LOVE what you've done with the kit - especially that yummy twine! just gives it the right amount of ROUGHIN' around the edges!

and what an absolutely GORGEOUS moment with your little one and Sadie! :)

jeannine said...

Aymee, love that sweet Lo! This looks like such a sweet kit...I need to go get it!!!

Stacy Milford said...

Hi Aymee! What a fabulous layout...as usual :o) Love the colors & that picture is adorable!

Ashly Margritz said...

Love this kit from scrapbook circle I just may have to go subscribe :) thanks for the chance to win
(Ashly kmmommy@gmail.com)

Ashly Margritz said...

Love this kit from scrapbook circle I just may have to go subscribe :) thanks for the chance to win
(Ashly kmmommy@gmail.com)

Ashly Margritz said...

Love this kit from scrapbook circle I just may have to go subscribe :) thanks for the chance to win
(Ashly kmmommy@gmail.com)

Ashly Margritz said...

Love this kit from scrapbook circle I just may have to go subscribe :) thanks for the chance to win
(Ashly kmmommy@gmail.com)

scrappingnana said...

Love your layout. I follow your layouts on the Cricut messageboard. You do great work.TFS

Anonymous said...

Hey Lady!
Great page!!! I was excited to see this b/c I seem to be obsessed w/ using twine so seeing another idea is great!
Love what you did with this!!!

Leah

Leah's Crafty Life said...

absolutely love your style work... LOVE the twine!

JgWM said...

Aymee, such a cute page, and a great use of your scraps!. We actually had a Sadie.

SweetSassyDiva said...

so beautiful! i have to get my sewing machine out :)

TFS!

sweetsassydiva-gspot.blogspot.com

JgWM said...

Aymee Love this collection. I just bought it last week. Thank for the scrap use ideas! Your work is beautiful!

AScrappersDelight said...

Aymee, your LO is AMAZING as usual!!

Bee said...

Awesome giveaway Aymee!! Love the layout too, as usual! Roll Tide girl!

Bee
BamaBIT@AOL.com

Carrie K said...

Cute LO and great give away!

Anonymous said...

WOW....I love me a good ole blog hop!!! Love those stamps also ;)
Thanks for the chance!!
~Misty

Leslie-kbgirlygirl said...

Hi! Thanks for a chance to win some super cool stamps!!

Leslie Owens
kbgir00@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

I love your layout, love the colors and the clean look. My style exactly. Thank you for the fun blog candy. Jaime - jaimescraftroom@gmail.com

Julie said...

Oooo, like the twine use. Um. How did you get the stapler so far in? Crocadile stapler? Cool.

Maria said...

Very nice layout!!

Thanks for the chance to win.

Jingle said...

This is such a cute page! I love what you did with the twine! Very nice addition!

Tami said...

Aymee you are one amazing talented lady-I always enjoy your lo's!

Becky Moore said...

What an adorable layout!So sweet! I'm loving what you did with the kit!

Bamabel said...

Julie...I used a regular, office stapler. It just reached in as far as I needed it to on some of the staples. :)

Jessica Wilson said...

Love the layout! So beautiful. TFS:)

Love, Jess
jndillard@msn.com

connie said...

Aymee another beautiful LO. I love visiting your blog.

Thoughts2Paper said...

This is gorgeous

Amy Perkins said...

So what is your trick for stiching so PERFECT around shapes?... love the layout and using twine for the rope!

Lydia Siegel said...

Amyee this is such an adorable lo! Love the design!!!!

scrappyone said...

The stamps are great!
Thanks
Sharon (scrappyone from the Cricut MB)

scrappyone said...

The stamps are great!
Thanks
Sharon (scrappyone from the Cricut MB)

Amy Perkins said...

OK... so what is your secret for stitching so perfect!! Thanks for the creative inspiration.

Rissa said...

great layout aymee..i love the squares!! Those stamps are awesome as well. off to hop!! (raynman1979@yahoo.com)

*Nora* said...

Thanks for the inspiration!

Cheers,
Nora Latip
naspinster@gmail.com

jenn said...

great work!
jennmaroulis@yahoo.com

Diana Fisher said...

Just stoppin' to say hi and what a fun hop we have going here! :)

Rozzella said...

That is a cute kit. Thanks for sharing those stamps!
rj@kolbegger.com

Anonymous said...

I really love what you did with the rope! It's a perfect addition to your sweet layout :)

Rene said...

Loving the layout!! Just beautiful. Hoppin' on...

scrappinlil said...

This is such a cute kit...even though you say it was simple it looks absolutely gorgeous...I love the pic of your nephew and the doggie..what great friends. thanks for the blog hop and a chance to win this stamp set...here is my blog....http://scrappinlilscreativeside.blogspot.com/

Woolverton Girl said...

Wow, great layout! Thanks for sharing. I love blog hops!

ababykoala said...

Love the stitching detail and the creative use of tule on the "Silly Sweet Sadie layout"!
XOXO
ababykoala@hotmail.com

Unknown said...

Fun layout. Love the blog candy too. :)

Erika M. said...

Very cool layout!

scrappinmomto2girls said...

oooooooooooo I love the stamp...and that kit is yummy!

mpike93@yahoo.com

Unknown said...

Amyee you rock! That page is fantastic! I love the twine...and someone else asked...how do you stitch so perfectly..I am also wondering?

Thanks for the chance to win the cool stamps!

Karen said...

Love this Aymee!!

Sarah Weber said...

Awesome LO! Love your work!

Summer said...

Love your site! Love the page; I'll be scraplifting, thanks.

sumss@sbcglobal.net

mea5798 said...

hi aymee what cute pics and what a sweet layout! thank you for the chance to win the stamp set!
marie sierra from NJ
mea57_98@yahoo.com

Melissa said...

super cute lo and stamps!

Dora said...

this layout is ADORABLE. I love the twine bunches!

Unknown said...

I love the stapling of the twine. Very clever.

Unknown said...

OOO! So purty! Great use of leftover! http://kitten91303.blogspot.com :)

Bamabel said...

Thank you everyone for your kind comments!!!

I had several ask me about stitching. I use my sewing machine and go really slow....that plus lots of practice. :) I love to sew, but only on paper. I bet my machine has touched fabric maybe 5 times...LOL. :)

BAHGL said...

Oh how very fun!
The flourish stamps are gorgeous!!
Alecia

CarrieB said...

Thanks for the chance to win in the 'blog hop'!! Great Artwork!! Thanks for the inspiration!

Carrie@shockware.com
www.carriescreationsandmusings.blogspot.com

Jona Panesa said...

lovely page!

Audra said...

great layout!! love how you made the butterfly!!

Rhonda Van Ginkel said...

Loving your LO! Just wanted to stop over an say hello!

(I missed your deadline, so please exclude me from the drawing.)

Melissa Wright said...

Gorgeous LO!!! Love all the dimension!!