Winter Baby Blog Hop 12/20

Welcome to the Winter Baby Blog Hop, hosted by the wonderful Kristy at Scraptastical Kreations!!!

We are so happy you have joined us for lots of fun, talented ladies with great projects and some amazing blog candy and prizes. If you just came from Shawnee's blog, you are on the right track If you came across my blog and haven't hopped along, please start with our lovely hostess Kristy!!!

Don't forget to hop all the way through and leave a comment on everyone’s blog and become a follower of everyone in the hop to be eligible for some awesome prizes! 

Prize 1 – Kristel Andrew’s stamp set! (LINK TO THE WEBSITE -- http://www.kandrewdesigns.com/) 

Prize 2 - $20 GC to Scraptasticalkreations.com (LINK TO WEBSITE -- www.scraptasticalkreations.com) 

Prize 3 - Paper Piecing set from CBC Scrapbooking (LINK TO https://www.facebook.com/pages/CBC-Scrapbooking/133078110098299 ) 

Be sure to comment and follow each blog to be eligible! 

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

Kristy - http://scraptasticalkreations.blogspot.com/

Colleen - http://cbcscrapbooking.blogspot.com/

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

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

Haidee-http://created2bunique.blogspot.com/

Blanca - http://creationsbyqueenb.blogspot.com/

Pam- http://mzlavr2.blogspot.com/

Shawnee - http://www.blessedonthebrightside.com/

Jamie - http://scrapqueen141.blogspot.com/

Tina-http://craftyandgreen.blogspot.com/

Shawnee - http://www.blessedonthebrightside.com/

Liz- http://decadeofscrap.blogspot.com/

Jessica - http://scrappyluvs.blogspot.com/
Pink Bling Crafter- http://pinkblingcrafter.blogspot.com/

So onto my project...I decided to make a digital layout using my memories for this blog hop. These Christmas pictures represent a very special Christmas for me and thought I would share with all of you. I hope you enjoy my project!!!

Recipe: My Memories Suite 3

Paper Kits: Snowkissed and China Blue

Now onto blog candy. I am offering 3 Digi Images from my shop!!! Please feel free to check out my shop!!! In order to win you must follow all the blogs in the hop and leave a comment below!!!

Now onto your next stop....to the ever so talented, Jessica

http://scrappyluvs.blogspot.com/

Thank you for hopping with us!!!!

New Digi Images in my shop...ARE you READY for VDAY???

Check them out at my shop

Here are the New V-day Sentiments and Images more to come...

Check us out!!!! www.zibbet.com/beautydecade

Pattie's Creation Winter Fun Blog Hop

Welcome to our Winter Fun Blog Hop!

We have a couple of sponsors PLUS some of our DT are offering a prize.  In order to qualify to win you MUST:

1- Join/Follow ALL blogs in this hop.

2- Leave a comment with an email so we can reach you if you are a winner. Plus, mention that you have joined this blog.

3- Click the Facebook button at the bottom of this post to share this Hop on your FB page.  Not all of the DT have FB buttons.

Onto our prizes!

One winner will receive 3 images winners choice from Stef H. of Glitterbabe

One winner will receive 3 images from Digi Stamps 4 Joy

One winner will receive 3 Images from Nina of Paper Cupcakes

One winner will receive a Prize Pack of 7 Images or a $21 Value from Bugaboo Stamps

One Winner will receive a $10 certificate to Dude Time Doodles.

And finally, one winner will receive $20 worth of images from Pattie of Pattie's Creations!

Onto my project, I decided to make a Digital Card using one of Pattie's most adorable images in her shop, Penguin. 

I basically took Pattie's image and used Photoshop CS5 to color in the image.

Then to make the card, I used MyMemories V3 Software and created this fun, winter

card ready for the Holidays. I hope you all enjoy my first project for this hop as it was tons of 

fun to make!!! 

For Day 2 of the Hop, I decided to make a fun tag using one of Pattie's Free Images, Santa Clause. 

I used photoshop to color the image and then I used the MyMemories V3 Software. hope you enjoy!!!

Are you ready to start hopping?

Let's GO!

PCDC 

Pattie 

Anne

Ashley

Charlene

Jamie

Juelmarie

                      Liz -You are HERE

                              Margy-Your NEXT Stop

Melody

Stephanie

Sandi

Make sure you check each blog's requirements as some DT might require additional info.

The Hop will end at 1 P.M. (Central Standard Time) on Sunday, December 18th, and the winners will be announced on Tuesday, December 20th sometime in the afternoon.  Our DT will have their own winners posted on their blogs!

Winter Blog Hop Winners

So here are the winners to the Winter Blog Hop Digi Stamps from my shop...

I have decided to pick two winners, so here they are....


Winner #1

Carla said...

Your frame is gorgeous. Thank you so much for sharing. I love the lace and all the bling you used. Winner #2

Krolli Kat said...

That is one beautiful frame! I love, love, love the paper and the overall blue color of the project! Ladies Congratulations and I will be emailing you your digi images!!! TY for hopping along with us, please check back for future blog hops!!!!

MB's Treasurista Winter Wonderland Blog Hop

Welcome to MB's Treasurista Winter Wonderland Bloh Hop, hosted by the wonderful and talented, Misty at MB's Treasurista. We are so glad you have joined us for lots of fun projects and candy.

If you just came from Katie at memories2keepsakes, you are on the right track. If you just came across my blog and would like to hop with us, please take a minute and start with Misty, our wonderful hostess.

Today there are talented ladies that have each made great projects for this wonderful blog hop.

Here is the lineup in case you get lost. These amazing women are showcasing wonderful projects for  the hop.

Misty- http://mbtreasurista.blogspot.com/
Leslie- http://ScrapOfArtDesigns.blogspot.com
Ashley- http://theglamoroussideofscrapping.blogspot.com
Lina-  http://sweetnothingspaperco.blogspot.com
Katie- http://memories2keepsakes.blogspot.com/
Liz - http://decadeofscrap.blogspot.com

And now to my project! I wanted to create something with soft and wintery. After much thinking I decided what a better project than a frame for this fabulous hop. I incorporated trims, lace, and accents which are listed below, all from MB's Treasurista. These items are all available at her shop for purchase and are just gorgeous. I also used the DCWV Paper for the frame background. Hope you all enjoy!!!

Recipe: DCWV All Seasons Paper

MB's Treasurista Shop Items Include:

Large Butterfly

Small Butterfly

Large White Acrylic Flower

Small Clear Acrylic Flowers

Blue Clear Acrylic Flowers

Clear Wheat Spray

Light Blue Chinese Trim

Vintage White Drip Lace

Vintage Blue Satin Eyelet Lace

Now for our fabulous Blog Candy, I will be giving away a 3pk of Digital Christmas sentiments from my shop, check them out!!!

In order to win some amazing blog candy, you must be a follower of my blog and a follower of our facebook fan page. Good Luck and I will announce the winner by December 13. Make sure you stop by Misty's blog for lots of goodies and a Grand Prize for CANDY...woohoo!!!

 Thanks so much for hopping by and a great big thank you to Misty for allowing me to take part in this fun blog hop. Happy Hopping and Good Luck!!!!

Check out this Awesome Giveaway by Melissa

♥ My Annual End of the Year/ Christmas Giveaway!!! ♥

♥♥♥ Post will stay on top until end of giveaway! Please scroll down for newer posts! Thank U! ♥♥♥

Well, it's that time of the year again! Time to make someone's Christmas extra special!! (i love doing that!) And start the new year off right!!  Let's just get to it....

What do I have to giveaway this time? Well, how about this!!

~ A $150.00 Gift Card to Michael's Craft Stores

I could of just stopped right there, but did I?? Of course not!!

How about this too??!

~ 1 Copic Air-Brushing Starter Set System

~ 1 Copic Color Swatch Book

and finally....

~ 36 Copic CIAO Marker Set!

To qualify for the giveaway you must do the following. (I will check after random.org picks my winner)

1. Leave a comment here on this post
2. Spread the word about my giveaway. Leave a link to my giveaway on your blog. No blog, let me know how you will spread the word!

For a second chance...
3. Either become a friend (follower) of my blog or subscribe to it (already do, then your halfway there!)
4. Keep your fingers crossed!! ;)

This is open worldwide and will stay open until January 1st, 2012! I will announce my winner a day or two after that!! Good luck everyone and Have a wonderful Holiday and may this coming year bring you all lots of happiness, great health and peace and love!

Hugs to you all...

http://www.keepsakesbymelissa.blogspot.com/

Bochs Creations Challenge

Hi all my crafty friends...

Here is another challenge I entered into Bochs Creations Challenge, I made a christmas card following this sketch and decided to use a digital card using the MyMemories V3 Software which I am in love with!!!

Here is the sketch we were suppose to go by:

This is what I came up with. Hope you all enjoy!!!

XoXo, 

Liz

Ornament Challenge

Here is a Vintage Shabby Chic Ornament I created for a challenge.

Hope you all enjoy!!!

XoXo, 

Liz

My Hero's

Hello my crafty friends,

It is not often that I talk about my personal life, but today I have really been thinking about all the great things in my life aside from the bad and I have to say that I have truly been blessed in many aspects. So for those of you may know, I am about to tell you my story.

A year ago around this exact time, I was diagnosed with Leukemia. I have been through an ongoing battle fighting this sickness for an entire year and thankfully I am still ALIVE. Many people who have this type of cancer (specially children) do not get the chance to fight this like I have had. I am a strong believer in my faith and know from the bottom of my heart that I will fight through this and be a survivor and will tell my testimony, story and inspire others to fight. Honestly, there is nothing more important to fight for than your life, because without life we have nothing. I have had chemotherapy for 8 full sessions and accomplished full remission. At the end of my 8th session, I had one month of no treatment as I was done. Last month, unfortunately, it was found that the Leukemia has returned, I am still on the list for a bone marrow transplant, and looking for a possible donor. They will only test my sister from my family, I am guessing because of insurance costs and money, and she has been tested and unfortunately is not a match. I am on a list at the moment and they still have not found one. I am not worried, I know I will prevail!!! I am a fighter, a survivor!!! If you would have asked me a year ago, if I could do this, fight this thing, I would have answered and said I am not sure. But today Dec 4, 2011, I am a firm believe that I have what it takes inside to beat this thing and I will. I have been blessed with great friends who support me and are there for me, but most importantly I have been blessed with the BEST family ever. They have been with me every step of the way in ways you would never imagine, specially my mother. I swear she must be an angel, because the things she does for me I do not believe there is another person that would do them. She is my HERO!!!

Well, enough about the sob story, I am just in one of those moods today, however, I did make some layouts of my sister and mother and would love to share them with you. At this moment the only one I am missing to make one of is my daddy and I will in the next couple of days. I love him very much also and he is also my rock and strength, along with my sister and the rest of my family!!! Enough talking and here are the layouts, I hope you enjoy!!!!

My mommy and I

My Sissy and I

Thank you for following me, I do appreciate all of you!!!

XoXo, 

Liz

Weekend FREEBIE

Hi Everyone, here is a freebie I came across. It is a Blank Tag to use on any of your Christmas Gifts and easy to alter...hope you enjoy, I will be doing more of these freebie weekends as it gets closer to Christmas!!!!

XoXo, 

Liz

Free Gift Tag Templates (clipped to polyvore.com)

Christmas Card Projects

Hi my crafty friends,

I have been creating some last minute Christmas Cards for a Craft Fair which all my goods will be sold at this coming Friday in Florida, and I decided to share with you the cards that I have made. I will be making more today and possibly posting some later this week, as well as, some amazing decorative boxes I have been working on and selling at my shop.

Hope you all stop by and check out our amazing handmade products, as well as, paper goods and other crafty stuff. For now I leave you with some cards, enjoy and remember to be merry this Christmas Season!!!

Darcy Stamp

Teresa Collins Christmas Paper 

Red Ribbon from Joanns

Recollections Red Bling

Recollections Paper Pad

JOY Ornament Sentiment

Studio G Red Bling

Inside of the Card

Recollections Paper Pad/ Recollections Bling

DCWV Winter Matstack

Digi Image, Recollections Bling

Flowers and Leaves from my stash

Stickles, Snowman Ribbon

Lindys Stamp Gang Starburst Stains

Hope you all enjoy!!!

Happy Holidays!!!!

XoXo, 

Liz

Winter Wishes Digital Layout Card

Happy Sunday Everyone,

I hope everyone has enjoyed their black friday sales, my zibbet shop is having a sale today for continuation of black friday and tomorrow special sale prices as well. Be sure to check them out!!!

I have been using my memories suite v3 lately a lot being in the hospital, as I do not have access to printers and that side of paper technology and I have come up with a few things for hops to come and challenges for CCL (creatingacraftylife.ning.com). I recently did this unconventional Christmas Card which I am completely in love with, I must try to mimic this in paper once I have the appropriate hardware and i am able.

Anyhow, enjoy your Sunday!!!

Here is my card layout:

Recipe: MyMemories Suite V3

Kits: Snowkissed

Thank you and Enjoy!!!

Happy Crafting!!!!

XoXo, 

Liz

Pattie's Creations Challenge #34 Design Team Project

Hi everyone,

I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving and truly took the time to give thanks for all the things in their life. I know I am very grateful to be ALIVE. I cannot stress that enough!!! Anyhow, now for this wonder challenge that Pattie has put together once again. This is a Christmas theme Challenge and I just love the Christmas theme and the digi I used from Pattie's store. It is simply adorable and had lots of fun!!!!

This challenge will run for 3 weeks, so there is plenty of time to grab a freebie (new ones added) and create something for this challenge! 

Lastly - After this challenge is done, we are having a 3-Day Winter Fun Blog Hop, December 16th to the 18th.  There are multiple sponsors and some of our DT will also offer a prize, so make sure you come back for the Hop!

 Our theme for Challenge #34 is CHRISTMAS.  Stop on over to Pattie's ETSY Shop and have a look at her many images.  Don't forget to check out the Freebies page here on the menu bar.

The challenge starts now and ends Thursday, December 15th at 1PM CST (Central Standard Time).

 

Here is my project I made an ornament card, 

easy to hang your card on your Xmas Tree, hope you enjoy!!!

Recipe: Penguin from Pattie's Creations

DCWV Paper Stack

Joy Glittered Ornament

Thank you guys for stopping by and don't forget to stop by Pattie's Challenge and enter for fabulous prizes and come back in three weeks for our Winter Blog Hop!!!

XoXo, 

Liz

Decade of Scraps Pre Black Friday Sale GOING ON NOW!!!!!

Hi everyone....

we are having a sale, receive 15%OFF your entire purchase now through Black Friday!!!!
Check it out, lots of new items in stock!!! and more to come...

Hope you stop on by and Decade of Scraps is wishing you a

Happy and Safe Thanksgiving!!!!

Thank you all for your continued support!!!

XoXo, 

Liz

Announcement

MB's Treasurista is having a spectacular sale for Black Friday!!! Stay Tuned for the coupon code :)

Also, Misty the owner of MB's Treasurista has chosen for me to be part of her fabulous Design Team. I am truly honored to be part of the team. She sells amazing, laces, trims, ribbon, sprays, flowers, and now has the new Tim Holtz Distress inks for pre-orders. You have to check them out!!!!

Things I'm Thankful For Blog Hop Nov. 18-19 Day 2

Welcome to the Things I'm Thankful For Blog Hop Day 2,  hosted by Lisa Pontious at honeybearzdesigns2011. We are so glad you have joined us for lots of fun projects and prizes.

If you just came from Melinda at The Paper Thumb, you are on the right track. If you just came across my blog and would like to hop with us, please take a minute and start with Lisa, our wonderful hostess.
Today and tomorrow there are talented ladies that have each made great projects for this wonderful blog hop.


Here is the lineup in case you get lost. These amazing women are showcasing wonderful projects for the first day of the hop.


1. Lisa Pontious - http://honeybearzdesigns2011.blogspot.com/

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

3. Jearise - http://lorbysworld.blogspot.com/

4. Ashley - http://theglamoroussideofscrapping.blogspot.com

5. Janet N -  http://www.createatdreamscrapbooks.blogspot.com/

6. Mindy - http://papercreationsbymindyblog.blogspot.com/

7. Lynda http://memoriesintyme.blogspot.com/

8. Liz http://tryin2craft.blogspot.com

9. Nicolette www.beyondscrapin.blogspot.com

10. Janet R -  http://janetscreativeworld.blogspot.com/

11. Melinda -  http://thepaperthumb.blogspot.com/

12. Liz - http://decadeofscrap.blogspot.com

And now to my project! I made a simple but elegant Thanksgiving Card. We are all grateful for many things in our life and what a great day to celebrate them. I hope you enjoy!

Recipe: 

Recollections Card White

DCWV Holiday Matstack Paper

Autumn Bling

Roses

Acorn and Cinnamon Stick Wrapper

TH Distress Ink in Vintage Photo

Thanks so much for hopping by and a great big thank you to Lisa for allowing me to take part in this fun blog hop. 

This is the final stop for the Blog Hop, thank you for Hopping with us and hope to see you back soon!!!

Things I'm Thankful For Blog Hop Nov. 18-19

Welcome to the Things I'm Thankful For Blog Hop Day 1,  hosted by Lisa Pontious at honeybearzdesigns2011. We are so glad you have joined us for lots of fun projects and prizes.

If you just came from Melinda at The Paper Thumb, you are on the right track. If you just came across my blog and would like to hop with us, please take a minute and start with Lisa, our wonderful hostess.
Today and tomorrow there are talented ladies that have each made great projects for this wonderful blog hop.


Here is the lineup in case you get lost. These amazing women are showcasing wonderful projects for the first day of the hop.


1. Lisa Pontious - http://honeybearzdesigns2011.blogspot.com/

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

3. Jearise - http://lorbysworld.blogspot.com/

4. Ashley - http://theglamoroussideofscrapping.blogspot.com

5. Janet N -  http://www.createatdreamscrapbooks.blogspot.com/

6. Mindy - http://papercreationsbymindyblog.blogspot.com/

7. Lynda http://memoriesintyme.blogspot.com/

8. Liz http://tryin2craft.blogspot.com

9. Nicolette www.beyondscrapin.blogspot.com

10. Janet R -  http://janetscreativeworld.blogspot.com/

11. Melinda -  http://thepaperthumb.blogspot.com/

12. Liz - http://decadeofscrap.blogspot.com

And now to my project! This year has been quite a roller coaster ride for me. December of last year, I was diagnosed with Leukemia and this year has been an ongoing battle for me. I have been through chemotherapy treatments and many ups and downs that this disease causes but if there is one Thing I'm Thankful For is that I am ALIVE!!! I am very lucky to be alive and I am thankful every day of my life. I am also thankful to have had my family by my side through this difficult time and for that I am eternally thankful. for my project, I decided to make a 12x12 Digital Layout using the MyMemories software and created a fall background giving thanks with a picture of myself with my mom right after my very first chemotherapy treatment. I love my mom for being by my side every step of the way. Hope you all enjoy and be thankful for being ALIVE everyday!!!

 

Recipe: MyMemories Suite Software

Paper Pack: Fall Jamboree

Thanks so much for hopping by and a great big thank you to Lisa for allowing me to take part in this fun blog hop. Please stop back at Lisa's blog on tomorrow because there will be more festivities with more amazing projects from our fabulous ladies.

This is the final stop for the Blog Hop, thank you for Hopping with us and come back tomorrow for more fun and Blog Candy!!!

Anything but a Card Blogaversary Hop Winner!!!

Hey everyone, thank you so much for participating. This was lots of fun and I loved all of your fabulous comments! The WINNER of my Blog Candy is Sonia!!! Yay, Congratulations Sonia!!!

Sonia said...

Hi Liz Wow!!! Totally Gorgeous! -Sony TY to all who participated and left comments. Sonia I have emailed you in regards to your wining!!! Congratulations!!!

Grattitude is my Attitude Challenge DT Project for Nettie G

Hey there my fellow crafty friends,

It is that time again, and I am pleased to invite you all to participate in yet another one of Nettie G's Challenges. The challenge here is to make a project depicting Gratitude. At this time of the year with Thanksgiving right around the corner, what a great way to show how grateful you are for all of the beautiful things in life, if anything you must be grateful for life itself. I am extremely grateful this year for having the opportunity to LIVE another year and hopefully many more until I am really old and crinkly ;) Anywho, I am also very thankful for my family and my sister. This has been a rocky year for me and I am thankful to have had my family by my side, they were my ROCK!!! Within my family, there is my dear sister who I hold a very special place in my heart, not only for being in my bloodline but for being my best friend. She has been there for me in every step of the way and has always kept her faith. For that alone, I am thankful.

Anyhow, enough with the sappy stories..lol, here is my Design Team project for the Challenge:

Recipe: 

Inkadinkadoo Stamp: So Thankful

Recollections Card White

DCWV Paper: Whimsy

Digi Images: Flowers for mom & Picking flowers for Mom from Netti G

Hope you all enjoy and remember to always be thankful for LIFE!!!!

Come on over to Nettie G's Challenge and show us what your so thankful for this Thanksgiving!!!!

XoXo, 

Liz

Anything but a Card Blogaversary Hop!!!

Welcome to the Anything but a Card Blogaversary Hop, hosted by the wonderful and talented, Ashley at TheGlamorousSideofScrapping. We are so glad you have joined us for lots of fun projects and candy.

If you just came from Misty at MB's Treasurista, you are on the right track. If you just came across my blog and would like to hop with us, please take a minute and start with Ashley, our wonderful hostess.
Today there are talented ladies that have each made great projects for this wonderful blog hop.

Here is the lineup in case you get lost. These amazing women are showcasing wonderful projects for  the hop.

Ashley - http://theglamoroussideofscrapping.blogspot.com
Ellen - http://cardmonkey-business.blogspot.com
Misty - http://mbtreasurista.blogspot.com/
Liz - http://decadeofscrap.blogspot.com/  <----You are HERE
Teresa - http://www.scrappintplace.blogspot.com/ <----Your NEXT STOP
Leslie - http://ScrapOfArtDesigns.blogspot.com
Zenita - http://www.scrappinwithz.blogspot.com
Gina - http://californiascrappin-gcinderella21.blogspot.com/
Nicolette- http://beyondscrapin.blogspot.com
Lynne - http://slasewcraftiness.blogspot.com/
Jearise - http://lorbysworld.blogspot.com/
Nicole- http://crashingcreatively.blogspot.com/
Vicki - http://scrapbookingcreationsbyvicki.blogspot.com/
Christel - http://onescrappinsista.blogspot.com/
Susan - http://susanascorner.blogspot.com/
Lynda - http://memoriesintyme.blogspot.com/
Lisa - http://honeybearzdesigns2011.blogspot.com/
Deb - http://craftytexaswoman.blogspot.com/

And now to my project! I wanted to create something with one of my favorite Hollywood Starlets, Audrey Hepburn! I just love Audrey, she is full of class, I love her keen fashion sense, and her movies are amazing! Most of all my favorite movie is the very famous Breakfast at Tiffany's. I decided to make a gift box portraying the theme of the movie :) Hope you all enjoy!!!

Front View

Side View

Now for our fabulous Blog Candy, I will be giving away a 3pk of Digital Christmas sentiments from my shop, check them out!!!

In order to win some amazing blog candy, you must be a follower of my blog and a follower of our facebook fan page. Good Luck and I will announce the winner by November 14. Make sure you stop by Ashley's blog for lots of goodies and a Grand Prize for CANDY...woohoo!!!

 Thanks so much for hopping by and a great big thank you to Ashley for allowing me to take part in this fun blog hop. Your next hop is to our lovely Teresa. Enjoy the hop!!!