CTMH Burlap Wreath

   I had a friend ask me about making a burlap wreath so I got working on one.  I'm super happy with how it turned out and I'm going to have a class in June to make one.  If you are interested just contact me and I'll let you know the details.  Supplies: Wire Frame (any size I used 12") Burlap Ribbon (used 2 1/2 rolls) Lagoon Zipper Lace (used on package)

Thanks for stopping by :)

May Creatively Redeeming Treasures Team Blog Hop

Welcome to our team blog hop.  We have a small group this month but I think you will be pleased with the projects and ideas that we have to share with you!  Our theme this month is school related - meaning teacher's end of school year thank you gifts, student gifts, gifts for your kids when school is out :)   I have found so many ideas I want to try with my kids for the end of the school year if the baby and my health will coorporate :)  I haven't had the best of weeks in that regard :(   Anyway, the gift I created is for my boy's teachers.  This is such a simple gift idea I'm almost embarrassed to post it but then I thought maybe someone needs a quick and simple gift to put together.  I got some great waterbottles on Amazon (I loved mine so I bought a few more for gifts) and personalized them using vinyl and my Arbooking Cricut cartridge.  I'll fill the bottles with a few summer and drink related items like sun glasses, sun tan lotion and drink mixes. 

    These seriously came together in less than 30 minutes so it is so totally doable :)   Next on our hop is my dear friend Helen.   Here is our complete list: Elizabeth Mindemann Helen Elizabeth Cammack 

Mama Mia Blog Hop

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Welcome to the Mama Mia Blog Hop

We are here to honor and cherish our Moms this weekend the best way us crafters know how, with a blog hop showcasing some amazing projects either for a special mom or about a special mom in our lives.. We hope that our projects will show Moms everywhere just how special they are to us all.

I'm so glad you are here!  You should have hopped over from Gina's blog you are in the right place.

If you are just joining us and wish to start at the beginning,

Connie Can Crop is the first stop on this Blog Hop.

This is a one day blog hop and we appreciate your leaving a comment for all of these talented friends who are here sharing their ideas and creations. 

We have an awesome sponsor and giveaway for this hop!

Please be sure to visit their Blog
http://pinkandmainblog.com/

Shop
http://www.pinkandmain.com/
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/pinkandmain

Pink & Main has graciously donated this adorable Super Mom themed Stamp Set.

So 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. Then stop by our sponsor's page at be sure to like her on facebook!! 

You will have until 12:00 am Monday to finish the hop and leave your comments. 

Winners will be announced on Wednesday at Connie Can Crop.

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

I have created a necklace and card combination for my own Mama using Close To My Heart Base & Bling products and stamps.

The card is simple.  Just stamped flowers onto a 2 x 4 1/4 inch strip of paper and then colored in with water color pencils.  Then I fussy cut around the edges of the flowers.  I stamped the sentiment onto the card base and then using 3D foam tape popped up the flowers on top of and underneath the sentiment.

The necklace is a sticker from one of the sticker sheets and two charms.  I used Liquid Glass to adhere the glass cover to the pendant.  Sometimes with liquid glass you get a bubble and I tried not to but you can see in the photo below that did not work.  However, I really like the way it turned out after a friend pointed out to me that it looks like a shadow of a bird.  I choose these pieces for the necklace based on a favorite song "I'll Fly Away".  There is a line in the song that says "Like a bird from prison bars has flown I'll fly away".

Now it is time to hop on over to Melanie's blog and see what she created!  Happy Mother's Day!  Have a great weekend!!

Here is our complete line up in case you get lost along the way:

1. Connie- http://conniecancrop.blogspot.com

2. Cardmonkey- http://cardmonkeyspaperjungle.com

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

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

5. Sarah - www.sarahbiswabic.blogspot.com

6. Gina - http://californiascrappin-gcinderella21.blogspot.com/

7. Elizabeth - www.ejoym.blogspot.com

8. Melanie - http://afternoonscrapper.blogspot.com/

9. Angela - www.crazy3monkeys.blogspot.com

10. Esther - http://forthejoyofcreating.blogspot.com

11. Jessica -  www.craftinandstampin.blogspot.com

12. Lori - http://www.scrappinmystressaway.blogspot.com/

13. Diane - http://thehappyscrapbooker.blogspot.com/

National Scrapbooking Month with Close To My Heart

In the month of May get a fabulous pack of paper exclusive to Close To My Heart in celebration of National Scrapbooking Month called Free To Be Me.  This paper pack is only $5 with a $50 purchase and only available through the month of May!

All artwork shown in this post was created by the Art Department at Close To My Heart.  I'm showing you them so you can see just a sampling of the few projects you can create with this gorgeous paper pack!