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Monday, January 30, 2012

It's a Spring Fling!!!!!

Welcome to Kimberly's Blogaversary!
We all get tired of winter and it seems about time for a "spring fling"!!!
 Kimberly asked for the crafters  to do something that reflects birth which is what spring means to her in pastel and floral colors!
We have a wonderful group of sponsors that want to have "Spring" too ..... I would ask that each of you take the time to stop and visit each one of the sponsors.  They have graciously donated their talent for this hop.

  1. Creative Kut ~ $10 gift Certificate (http://www.creativekuts.com/ )
  2. KaDoodle Bug Designs ~ $20 Gift Certificate (http://www.kadoodlebugdesigns.com/ )
  3. Mickie's CTMH Scrap Corner ~ a CTMH paper pack and some stamping goodies
  4. Lucy Kelleher ~ Close To My Heart ~ December Stamp of the Month (http://love2createitall.blogspot.com)
  5. Nikki Schiltz Calmes ~ Paper Piecings by Nikki ~ $25 credit to Paper Peicings by Nikki (www.paperpiecingsbyNikki.com )
  6. Scraptastical Kreations ~ $20 Gift Certificate (http://scraptasticalkreations.com/ )
There are a lot of great gardeners along the path, so this hop is two days, so, so sit back, relax and take your time browsing each garden. To be eligible for the blog candy, you must follow Kimberly’s blog.  Other bloggers may have additional requirements if they offer individual blog candy.

Our wonderful line-up is:::  

  1. Kimberly Pate ~  http://scrappingrookie.blogspot.com/
  2. Kari Sanchez ~ http://purplefuntastickcreations.blogspot.com/
  3. Lisa Peters  ~ http://handmadewithlove-lisa.blogspot.com/
  4. Mickie Osmon ~ http://www.littlescrapcorner.blogspot.com/
  5. Audrey Dickinson (Scrappie EMT) ~ http://scrappyemt.blogspot.com/
  6. Tiffany Grant-Simmons ~ http://angel4ever-thecraftyteacher.blogspot.com/
  7. Lynne Kirsch - http://slasewcraftiness.blogspot.com/
  8. Marleen Gallagher - http://www.marleens-crafty-space.blogspot.com/
  9. Pamela Pattison Lash - http://lovebugcreations3.blogspot.com/
  10. Tricia Colon ~ http://mycrazybubble.blogspot.com/
  11. Michele Eickholt ~ http://chelescrafts.blogspot.com/
  12. Staci McD ~ http://preciousmem.blogspot.com/
  13. Katie ~ http://www.ktsangels.blogspot.com/
  14. Lucy Kelleher - http://love2createitall.blogspot.com/
  15. Lisa Woodward ~ http://mycraftyspaces.blogspot.com/
  16. Melissa Deuss - http://www.kadoodlebugdesigns.blogspot.com/
  17. Elecia Betts - http://creationsby-kahaulani.blogspot.com/
  18. Leslie Dawn Bigam-Krochta - http://www.lesliekcreations.blogspot.com/
  19. Mary Finstrom http://www.scrappintoday.blogspot.com/
  20. Christine Oxner http://christine-tac-angel.blogspot.com/
  21. Jessica Owens http://toocutebyjessica.blogspot.com/

I don't want you to miss a single spring project and want you to start at the beginning of spring at Kimberly (http://scrappingrookie.blogspot.com/)

Kimberly has been showcasing her crafts for a year now!!! I've grown just like spring and learned so much as I have traveled the crafting path.  I am sure you will be as impressed with the talent from these crafters as I am. 

Since this is a two day hop I have decided to showcase different projects on each day So I hope you like what else I have in store!

This is my Day 2 layout :).................It is done completely with the exclusive You and Me Kit from CTMH which unfortunatly is no longer available...............but if you were one of the lucky ones who got in on this kit then you know just how marvy it was!




I am sorry to say that I didn't realize that the C in celebrate had fallen off when I was photographing and it is still AWOL.........a search party is out though and hopefully this scrapfest will see no casualties! LOL


 

And for those of you that missed out on day 1, then today is your lucky day! Because You get to see what I did yesterday............today! :)

For Day 1, I did an Easter Page because when I think of spring that is the first that springs to mind :)  I used some soft pastel CTMH Papers, loose organdy ribbon, and butterflies............then I topped off some points with some sparkles.....my fave!




For my Second page I was inspired by an older photo of my BFF and I!  Nothing is more fun then hanging out in the springtime!

For this page I used CTMH paper and sparkles and did a lot of hand stitching........which ended up looking great but took forever!


Thank you for stopping by and remember "think spring" and have that "spring fling"!!

Your next stop along the way on the garden path is

Audrey Dickinson (Scrappie EMT) ~ http://scrappyemt.blogspot.com/ 

Now as you may have noticed my little scrap corner has sponsered some awesome blog candy!  An awesome paper pack from CTMH and some stamping goodies!

To be eligible to win this prize you must 1st follow Kimberly's blog
then you become a follower here and become a fan of my facebook page and leave a post on facebook yelling "I'm ready for a spring fling!"


Easy Peasy!




And have a super Crafty day!


XOXO Mickie




Friday, January 27, 2012

Day 2 of Rebecca's Baby Shower Blog Hop!!!

Welcome to Lisa’s daughter, Rebecca’s, Baby Shower!
What a great idea to have a baby shower between your blogging friends. Lisa has asked that we make a two-page layout which she will present to her daughter.
 Rebecca is having a boy and her son’s name will be Maxwell Thaddeus.  So Let's send her a GREAT BIG CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
There is a fantastic line-up to check out all of our layouts which I hope you enjoy!!!


If you have arrived here from Lisa T, then you are at the right place for this baby shower. If you just happened to visit me today or happened upon my blog, I don’t want you to miss a single present for the baby shower and would want you to begin at the very beginning which is the proud soon to be G'MA, Lisa!

And for you today!!!!  Another New Project!
For the mommy :) I have a two page layout that is actually Very Close to my Heart ;) And very simplistic!  On the first page there are many places to put little photos or a few places to put larger photos!  I used my cricut to cut out baby and then blinged it up with some opaques.....
I love how dainty they are while still remaining masculine.....perfect for a baby boy!







On this second page...........I continued with a simple soft look.......I made a great big area for lots of journaling and topped it off with a cute little boy!  I then also added a couple of buttons and a couple of places for some larger photos...............additional small photos or journaling can be added to any of the little spaces!  Very versatile to fit any special days!


This layout is made with the Cocoa Collection which unfortunatly is now retired.....and that is too bad because it has some awesome papers in it........but don't fear CTMH has lots of current packs to choose from that are equally awesome!  

Ok so Remember the cute little hand prints from yesterday?  Well of course this layout is coordinated with the matching little feet prints!  Very subtle but cute! 

AND OF COURSE......

I have some blog Candy for you to enter to win!  Just in time for Valentines Day too!!!!  I have this super cute CTMH Level 2 Paper Pack  "SweetHeart" which includes 24 of these adorable papers!



Cute isn't it?  Well it can be yours!  All you have to do to enter the drawing is to follow my site here and leave a comment...........and then head on over to my facebook page and become a fan there and post on the wall Congratulations to Rebecca!

Pretty simple stuff right?  And here's an added bonus!  Come back tomorrow, leave some more comments and get a second entry into the drawing!!  Good Luck!

I hope you've enjoyed hopping with us as much as we have!!!!

Now on to your next stop.....Lynn.

Make it a Happy Scrappy Day!! 

Just in case you get lost somewhere along the way the here is the complete line up to help you stay on track!
 
 

Thursday, January 26, 2012

It's A BOY!!!! Rebecca's Baby Shower Blog Hop!!

Welcome to Lisa’s daughter, Rebecca’s, Baby Shower!
What a great idea to have a baby shower between your blogging friends. Lisa has asked that we make a two-page layout which she will present to her daughter.
 Rebecca is having a boy and her son’s name will be Maxwell Thaddeus.  So Let's send her a GREAT BIG CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
There is a fantastick line-up to check out all of our layouts which I hope you enjoy!!!


If you have arrived here from Lisa T, then you are at the right place for this baby shower. If you just happened to visit me today or happened upon my blog, I don’t want you to miss a single present for the baby shower and would want you to begin at the very beginning which is the proud soon to be G'MA, Lisa!


Now for my Project!!

For the mommy :) I have a two page layout that is actually Very Close to my Heart ;) because I designed this one after a similar layout that I had done when I was pregnant :) 




This layout is made with the Cocoa Collection which unfortunatly is now retired.....and that is too bad because it has some awesome papers in it........but don't fear CTMH has lots of current packs to choose from that are equally Awesome!! 

I tore to pieces of B & T duos and heavily distressed the edges to really give it a bit of pop from the rest of the page!  The journaling sheet that is titled the day you were born is just basic cardstock that is ripped and really beat up to give it an aged book appearance........There is a pocket with a tag for additional journaling or a small photo.....or maybe to save a momento from that wonderful day!

I then embellished with buttons and chipboard from the Lucky assortment, and some blingy flowers.





Page two also has a nice journaling section which is basically just a sheet of notebook paper ripped out....I made some old tags that will be a nice place for new baby size.  And again embellished with some chipboard from the lucky assortment.  Both pages are edged with some ribbon left kind of soft and loose so as not to harden the look of the layouts.  And both journaling pages are topped off with a sweet little hand prints! 






AND OF COURSE......

I have some blog Candy for you to enter to win!  Just in time for Valentines Day too!!!!  I have this super cute CTMH Level 2 Paper Pack  "SweetHeart" which includes 24 of these adorable papers!



Cute isn't it?  Well it can be yours!  All you have to do to enter the drawing is to follow my site here and leave a comment...........and then head on over to my facebook page and become a fan there and post on the wall Congratulations to Rebecca!

Pretty simple stuff right?  And here's an added bonus!  Come back tomorrow, leave some more comments and get a second entry into the drawing!!  Good Luck!

Now on to your next stop.....Lynn.

Make it a Happy Scrappy Day!! 

Just in case you get lost somewhere along the way the here is the complete line up to help you stay on track!
 
 


 

Cherish Your Layout - A scrap your Stash Scrapaganza!



 CHERISH YOUR LAYOUT!
A use your Stash Scrapaganza!
February 25 ~ 9:30 am - 1:30 pm

Join us at this super fun scrapbooking crops event that helps you to get some of your scrapping done and helps you to use up some of your hoarded stash!
COST: $25.00



You will get a copy of CHERISH layout designs, the new spring 2012 Idea book, lunch, an entry into the mystery host drawing, plus a gift from me! AND lots of scrapbooking fun!!! 


Mystery Hostesss Drawing: The winner of this drawing will get hostess rewards!


RSVP by Feb 10th to Reserve your Spot!

And for those of you who are not local and will not be able to make a physical appearance :) Never Fear.....Scrapping solutions here!!!!  You can still play from a far! 
Cost:  $22.00
You will get a copy of Cherish layouts, an entry into the mystery hostess drawing, a copy of the new spring idea book, and a gift from ME :) 
For this option RSVP by Feb. 10th as well :)



Limited space available so sign up today!


Contact me for more Details!
littlescrapcorner@hotmail.com or just Call!

    

Friday, January 20, 2012

Card Shower Challenge !!!

Card Shower Challenge! 

Recently an old friend of mine had surgery.  It was a simple surgery but unfortunately she had some complications that have left her feeling under the weather and in a lot of pain :(  So I decided that I would make her a special card.....knowing that it would not fix everything, but maybe it would bring her a little ray of sunshine on a gloomy day :)

Then I  thought....whats better then one card?  2 Cards!  or 3 Cards......and so this challenge was born! LOL

I challenge all of you to shower her with your hand crafted get well cards!  For every card Sent you will be entered into a drawing for the Grand prize which is a basket of card making goodies!

Also every person who sends at least one card will get a small thank you gift from me! :)


To Enter all you have to do is create your card and post a picture of it on my facebook page!  I will then email you her address so that you can send it to her!  Simple Right?  Plus we will be sending someone an envelope of happiness!


Here is the card that I have made and I am sending out tomorrow!



This little card was giving me a little bit of trouble this morning....I got a creative block and had to have some help from some of you to get through it! LOL  Thanks for that! 

I used paper from the Aspen Level 2 Paper Pack which is actually now retired....but if you like these colors the Wonderland Pack is very similar!  You can find that at

The card is 6 x 3 and is embellished with a paper piecing from Little Scraps of Heaven.  I colored her in with pastels and "Glitzed" up her cloud and the borders with Glitz Gel also available on my website!  Then I finished this little cutie off with some sparkles and we are ready to go!

I  hope some of you decide to enter my shower challenge
 and I can't wait to see what you come up with! 

Until then Have a Happy Scrappy Day!

Wednesday, January 18, 2012

CTMH is making Miracles!!! And you can too!!!

Operation Smile!!!

Close to my heart is raising money for this wonderful cause!  Donate to operation smile with your next order and help a child find their smile!!!



Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Valentines Day Give Away!!!

Will you be MY scrappy valentine?  LOL...........

I sure hope so because it is giveaway time!!! 
 I have a FREE stamp set for the first person that posts their hand made valentines day card on my facebook page!!!! 

 I would love to see what everyone can come up with and I love seeing everyone's projects so as a little thank you for sharing with me I thought this giveaway was the perfect way to show my appreciation!!!



Ready? Set? Go!!!!



Have a Happy Scrappy Day!

Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Studio J is awesome FREE digital scrapbooking Software!

If you haven't tried out CTMH's Studio Digital Scrapbooking yet, then you should!  It's Free to try and you pay only for what you want to print!!!  It is complete with all of the papers and embellies that you have come to love from CTMH and even some of the retired ones you miss! 

Check out this Video that give a step by step to creating a beautiful digital layout!  Then visit my websit and give it a whirl!  www.ctmh.com/littlescrapcorner

 

We Have Winners!!!!

Congratulations From Heart

Congrats to Carol Lewis and Vicki Wilson for being our Snow Days Winners!!!  Be watching for your Mystery Gifts!!!  I'm So Excited!!!



Have a Happy Scrappy Day!!!!

Saturday, January 7, 2012

Snow Days Blog Hop Day 2



Welcome to the Snow Days Blog Hop!!

We're so happy you could join us for this super-fun hop showcasing cards, layouts and projects that feature everything about Snow Days!!
You'll find an array of ideas throughout the hop -- We hope you'll enjoy each and every project along the way!!

If you'd like to join our Snow Days Fun, then you are in the right place. Keep alert for blog candy along the way as some hop stops will be offering some goodies..


Today I have to projects for you!  One is a very simple layout that will showcase 3 snow photos and some journaling in the center panel



The Paper and Embellishments all came from CTMH and
You can find wonderful items like these at
 Little Scrap Corner's CTMH Site

Now for my Second project I made a cute little picture frame for  show casing the Brrrrrrrr days!
The frame I did get from walmart and then the paper is also part of the CTMH Aspen Collection.....I embellished this little number with Metal glittering snow flakes although you can't tell in the phot that they are glittery :)

 
 Now if you are hoping for some BLOG CANDY..... your wait is over :)
I will be having a drawing for today for a mystery gift!
All you have to do to enter is simply become a follower here and leave a comment about my project and become a facebook fan and leave a post yelling ... "Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow!!" Because what are snowy days without snow???

Thank you again for checking out my projects and I hope you liked them!  ... Now hop on over to Janet's Creative World! 
 
Thanks for Hopping with us and have a Happy Scrappy Weekend!!!!

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(¸.•´ (¸.•*Mickie*

Lisa P - http://handmadewithlove-lisa.blogspot.com/
Bonnie -
http://scrap-n-away.blogspot.com/
Sherry -
http://www.upordowntheyrebeautiful.blogspot.com/
Doris - http://mybugandmecreate.blogspot.com/
Theresa D: http://scrappinginheels.blogspot.com/
Beckie http://justbcreativecrazy.blogspot.com/
Erin - http://deeplyrootedlife.blogspot.com/
Amy - http://www.lovetocrop.com/
Eva - http://evasscrapsncards.blogspot.com/
Cathie-http://cathiescafe/-scraphappy.blogspot.com/
Ashley -
http://especiallymade.blogspot.com/
Lisa G - http://www.bljgraves.blogspot.com/
Melissa - http://timeweavers.wordpress.com/
Kristen - http://fantabulouslypink.blogspot.com/
Theresa - http://scrappyartcrafters.blogspot.com/
anita- http://www.anitaandbugs.blogspot.com/
Lynne - http://slasewcraftiness.blogspot.com/
Barbara B. http://barbarab3.blogspot.com/
Amy Jo - http://lv2scrapandfibrofacts.blogspot.com/
Mickie - http://www.littlescrapcorner.blogspot.com/ YOU ARE HERE!
Janet Royer- http://janetscreativeworld.blogspot.com/










Here's a list of the entire hop, in case you get lost along the way or want to revisit anyone:

Friday, January 6, 2012

Snow Days Blog Hop Day 1





Welcome to the Snow Days Blog Hop!!

We're so happy you could join us for this super-fun hop showcasing cards, layouts and projects that feature everything about Snow Days!!
You'll find an array of ideas throughout the hop -- We hope you'll enjoy each and every project along the way!!

If you'd like to join our Snow Days Fun, then you are in the right place. Keep alert for blog candy along the way as some hop stops will be offering some goodies..


My Snow Days Project for today is called WINTER WONDER.....


This two page layout will have photos added later of a wonderful 1st snow for a little one playing in the snow for the very first time......

The Paper is Aspen from Close to my Heart.......The snowflakes are from the My Acrilyx stamp set Holiday Wishes........The other embellishments I used which also come from CTMH are Silver small Brads, Itty Bitty clear sparkles, and Brads from the Mistletoe collection.
You can find wonderful items like these at
 
 Now if you are hoping for some BLOG CANDY..... your wait is over :)
I will be having a drawing for today and tomorrow for a mystery gift!
All you have to do to enter is simply become a follower here and leave a comment about my project and become a facebook fan and leave a post yelling ... "SNOWBALL FIGHT!!" Because what are snowy days without one of those???

Thank you again for checking out my project... Now hop on over to Janet's Creative World! 
 
Don't forget to come back tomorrow for more fun and more awesome projects!!!!


Here's a list of the entire hop, in case you get lost along the way or want to revisit anyone:
Lisa P - http://handmadewithlove-lisa.blogspot.com/
Bonnie -
http://scrap-n-away.blogspot.com/
Sherry -
http://www.upordowntheyrebeautiful.blogspot.com/
Doris - http://mybugandmecreate.blogspot.com/
Theresa D: http://scrappinginheels.blogspot.com/
Beckie http://justbcreativecrazy.blogspot.com/
Erin - http://deeplyrootedlife.blogspot.com/
Amy - http://www.lovetocrop.com/
Eva - http://evasscrapsncards.blogspot.com/
Cathie-http://cathiescafe/-scraphappy.blogspot.com/
Ashley -
http://especiallymade.blogspot.com/
Lisa G - http://www.bljgraves.blogspot.com/
Melissa - http://timeweavers.wordpress.com/
Kristen - http://fantabulouslypink.blogspot.com/
Theresa - http://scrappyartcrafters.blogspot.com/
anita- http://www.anitaandbugs.blogspot.com/
Lynne - http://slasewcraftiness.blogspot.com/
Barbara B. http://barbarab3.blogspot.com/
Amy Jo - http://lv2scrapandfibrofacts.blogspot.com/
Mickie - http://www.littlescrapcorner.blogspot.com/ YOU ARE HERE!
Janet Royer- http://janetscreativeworld.blogspot.com/