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"Christmas in July" Team Blog Hop

Well it has certainly been a while between posts but I just couldn't resist getting back into the team blog hop.  The Art with Heart Team, lead by the lovely Claire Daly, are such a lovely and talented group of ladies, and while life has been so busy over the past few months I have definitely missed participating in our monthly blog hop.  Anyway here I am back in action for today and hopefully a bit more in the future.

With Christmas now less than 6months away (OMG how scary is that), the theme for this months Hop is "Christmas in July".  You can start the Hop any where along the way, just click on the link at the end of each blog to take you to the next blog and eventually you will finish up with the blog you started on.  You may have just come from Nikki Sadler's blog but if this is your first stop go grab a coffee, sit back and enjoy the amazing work from some talented ladies.  After ooohhhing and aahhing on each blog leave a comment, and if you have left a comment on all 12 blogs email Nikki Sadler at nikki@inkyart.com.auand your name will be put in the draw to win some beautiful blog candy (sorry only non SU demos are eligible to win), but get in quick before the 72hr deadline which ends 6am Tuesday morning.

Now to the fun part.  I have been wanting to make this Mini Album for some time so I pulled out the ever so versatile "I Wish" Simply Scrappin Kit to make this mini Christmas Album.

The pages of the album are made from 1 single piece of 12x12 pattern paper then bound together with a front and back cover.  All the pages are decorated with card stock and the printed sticky die cuts from the kit and to finish it off I've added a bit of bling with some red rhinestones.  The next step is to add a few photos, journal and it's all done.

 I hope you have enjoyed and found inspiration from my Mini Christmas Album.  I haven't listed any instructions or products used but if you have any questions about my work or Stampin’ Up! please don’t hesitate to ask.

The next stop on the blog hop is the very talented Kathryn Ruddick.

Well, that’s all from me, it's great to be back. Enjoy the rest of the Blog Hop and please don't forget to leave a comment.

 

Cheers,

Erica xx

S.A.M. Layout Challenge - "Love"

Hello Everyone,

Before I begin I just have to say a very big thankyou to everyone who visited my site during the "Art with Heart" Valentines themed Blog Hop.  I received some amazing comments and I'm so pleased to hear how much you liked my work.  I hope to see you all again on the 28th of February for the next "Easter" themed Blog hop.

I have been working on this layout all week and finally finished today in time to enter the Stamp-a-Memory challenge.  My goal this year is to enter more scrapbook challenges and generally get more more scrapbooking done.  Claire Daly set the challenge this month with the focus to be on "love", how appropriate with Valentines day just around the corner.  You're probably asking why it took me all week to complete such a simple layout.  Well the truth of the matter is I don't cope in the heat and everytime I sat down to scrap I couldn't get inspired.  But in the end I'm happpy with the result.

"Love" Layout

I just LOVE this photo of my 2 boys.  I really try to teach my boys about the importance of Love and am so blessed to have 2 boys that absolutely love and adore each other.

Thanks for stopping by, see you soon,

Erica xx

Valentines Blog Hop

Hello everyone and welcome to the “Art with Heart” Team Blog Hop.  The Art with Heart team, lead by the very talented Claire Daly consists of over 80 demonstrators across Australia.  While you wont get to meet them all today you will get to see just how talented and lovely the ladies in today’s Hop are.

 

The Art with Heart Team Blog Hop will be a monthly event happening on the last day of every month.  You can start the Hop any where along the way, just click on the link at the end of each blog to take you to the next blog and eventually you will finish up with the blog you started on.  You may have just come from Gayatri’s Murali's blog but if this is your first stop (there is 12 in total), go grab a coffee or glass of wine, sit back and enjoy the amazing work from some talented ladies.  After ooohhhing and aahhing on each blog leave a comment, and if you have left a comment on all 12 blogs email Nikki Sadler at nikki@inkyart.com.au and your name will be put in the draw to win some beautiful blog candy (only non SU demos are eligible to win blog candy – sorry, but we would still love to read your comments), but be quick as there is a 72hr deadline from commencement of Hop.

 

So for our first inspirational tour we have started with the theme of Valentines Day.  This is my 13^th Valentines Day with my husband Darren and while we have never really celebrated the day I decided it would be nice to make him a special card and a layout about my love for him.

 

VALENTINES DAY CARD

Inside Card

This card is called a Pop-Up Twirl card.  As you open and close the card the decorated centre card twirls.  To make your own you can find a fabulous tutorial and video link here.

 

Stamp sets: A Happy Heart, Hello again

Colours:  Close to Cocoa, Riding Hood Red, Kiwi Kiss

DS Pattern Paper: Bella Rose

Accessories:  Scallop Square Punch, Curly Label Punch

 

VALENTINES DAY "LOVE" LAYOUT

 

Stamp Set: A Happy Heart, Hello again

Colours:  Basic Grey, Riding Hood Red, Baja Breeze, Kiwi Kiss

DS Pattern Paper:  Urban Oasis, Baja Breeze Patterns DSP

Accessories: Kiwi Kiss Buttons, Striped Grosgrain Ribbon, Hemp Twine, Rhinestone Brads, Crystal Effects, On Board Timeless Type Letters.

 

I hope you have enjoyed and found inspiration from my creations.  If you have any questions about my work or Stampin’ Up! Please don’t hesitate to email me.

 

The next stop on the blog hop is the talented Nikki Sadler.

Well, that’s all from me. Enjoy the rest of the Blog Hop and please don't forget to leave a comment.

 

Cheers,

Erica xx