Scrappin' Chics June Challenge - #3

Today is the final reveal for June's Challenge at Scrappin' Chics Challenge Blog.  We have so many great projects for you to check out.  The theme this month is to scrap something with the sun and an inspirational saying.  I got this quote online. This picture was taken in 2009 at Lakeport, NY where my cousin lived (only 3 houses off the lake).  We spent many hours hanging out there day and night.

The inspiration for my flowers came from Lain and her blog A Layout a Day.  Click Here to read about her 3D flower post.  I took her advice and stamped my {Ippity} flowers onto pattern paper and layered them with pop up dots.  I am very happy with the way they turned out.

Please take time to visit the DT and GDT blogs as well.  You have 5 days left to submit your project to Scrappin' Chics.  I am looking forward to seeing what you all create.  If you like what you see, please follow my blog and leave me a comment.  I love reading what you write!  Talk to you soon.

Thank You To Our Teachers Hop Day 3

If you are looking for the Royal Purple Freedom Hop, please click HERE.

Welcome to the Thank You To Our Teachers Blog Hop! Today is the last day of the hop.  I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.  If you have arrived here from Jen's Blog then you are on the right track. If you just happened to stop by my blog for a visit and want to hop along with us, start from the beginning with Memories with Jen. This is a week long hop and we will be posting on 3 separate days. (June 5th, 8th and 11th) Please make sure you hop on those days or throughout the week to see all the wonderful inspiration on what to make our teachers for thank you gifts.

I made these nesting boxes for a second grade teacher that my girls just love.  Victoria had her a couple years ago and Emma hopes to have her next year.  Even though she doesn't teach either of my girls, they asked me to make her a gift.  She has only been in the school for a three years now but she is really good at her job and cares for the kids very much
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For my final project, I would like to share a clipboard I made for myself.  As I am a teacher of life to my children.  lol  These pictures are from last year's first day of school... 2009.  This was my oldest daughter's senior year.  Each of my girls dressed in different rooms at different times in the morning and when I looked at them all together, I realized they totally matched.  It was so funny because we did not plan it!

I would like to thank all the talented ladies who took the time to create such wonderful projects for our hop.  It means so much to me that you joined Jen and I in this special hop.  I really think teachers do deserve nice presents at the end of the year for all of their hard work.  I hope you were inspired and maybe learned something new from a project or two.

Thank you for stopping by my blog. Don't forget, I will be giving away 3 blog candies, one for each post of the hop. I will pick the winners on June 12, one winner from the comments from each post day. Please leave a way for me to reach you.  Make sure to hop on over to Kim and Pamela's fabulous blog: http://www.lovebugcreations3.blogspot.com/ next.

Here is the complete lineup incase you get lost:
Jen R www.memorieswithjen.blogspot.com
Kimmarie www.kimmarieskorner.blogspot.com <-- you are here
Kim and Pamela http://www.lovebugcreations3.blogspot.com/
Tanya Stilwell http://scrappinkymomma.blogspot.com/
Lisa P. www.honeybearzdesigns2011.blogspot.com
Jen www.jenscraftcorner.com
Scrappin' Crafter www.scrappincrafter.blogspot.com
Tanya www.scrappyscavenger.blogspot.com
Deb http://sayitwithletters.blogspot.com/
Laurie Cass-Griggs www.lauriestar.blogspot.com
Anita www.anitaandbugs.blogspot.com
Claudia http://claudiaandcompany.blogspot.com/
Liz - http://www.mywhichcraft.blogspot.com/
Nancy http://blog.fancywithnancy.com/
Lori Boyd http://byloridesigns.blogspot.com/
Amy http://www.lovetocrop.com/

Royal Purple Freedom Hop

Welcome to the Royal Purple Freedom Hop!  If you have arrived here from Talented Amanda  then you are on the right track.  If you just happened to stop by to visit my blog and would like to hop along with us, please start with  Faith who is the person who put this wonderful hop together.  Make sure to start from the beginning with Faith to see all the blog candy being given away. I am so honored to be a part of this amazing and thoughtful hop.  Please read below for the reason Faith started this hop.  If you make a card, you will be entered into a major prize drawing.  All the info is below.

About 4.8 million intimate partner-related physical assaults and rapes occur every year while many more assaults and rapes go unreported entirely. Over 3 million children witness violence in their home each year and those who see and hear violence in the home suffer physically and emotionally. These statistics are sad and overwhelming, but help IS out there for those that choose to break the silence.

Together we can make a difference! Help us instill some hope where very little probably exists and give 24 families a chance at recovery when we are able to donate 1k dollars to the Bradley Angle House. Your purple themed card(s) with a hope filled message inside could make all the difference, not to mention give YOU a chance to win the grand prize for this hop...what is it you ask?   A prize basket valued at more than $100. The blog participants (the ones who created for the hop) will not be entered into the drawing.  This Prize Basket is for all of you who send in a card for a great cause.

Want more chances to win the grand prize?  Additional entries will be given for each $1 donation you include with your card. Would you prefer 1 entry, 10 entries, or 100 entries  is more of what you had in mind? It's all up to you! Cards must be postmarked by June 30th for inclusion in basket drawings and can be mailed to the following address:

Royal Purple Hop
c/o Vicki Smith
P.O. Box 1496
Millbrook, NY 12545

I made 4 cards to send to the families who may need a little note of hope.  I hope that my cards will make them smile, even if it's just for a few minutes.

I have donated cards and money towards the cause to help these families in need, so I will not be offering blog candy for this hop.  I hope you understand. but....

(You still have until June 12 to win blog candy.  I am offering a prize for each day of the hop.  All you have to do is comment on my Thank You To Our Teachers Blog Hop Posts dated June 5th, 8th and 11th)

Your next stop along the way is the Amazing Jackie.   In case you get lost along the way, here's the entire line-up:

Faith: http://faithfulecreations.com/
Raven: http://love4stamps.blogspot.com/
Linda: www.thefruitofmyhands.blogspot.com
Brie: http://vintage53.blogspot.com/
Erin: http://www.spantastikreations.blogspot.com/
Tanya: http://www.ScrappyScavenger.blogspot.com/
Amanda: http://www.scrapanddash.com/
Kimmare: http://kimmarieskorner.blogspot.com/
Jackie: http://jackrabbitscrappin.blogspot.com/
Lori A: http://www.scrappinmystressaway.blogspot.com/
Gina: http://californiascrappin-gcinderella21.blogspot.com/
Monica: http://scraps2treasure.blogspot.com/
Anita: http://anitaandbugs.blogspot.com/
Sue: http://susanascorner.blogspot.com/
Gaby: www.gabycreates.com
Debbie W: http://craftydeb-ddscrafts.blogspot.com/
Jen R. http:/www.memorieswithjen.blogspot.com/
Deborah http://www.scrappingmamma.net/
Ellen: http://www.cardmonkey-business.blogspot.com/
Gill: http://creationsbygillm.blogspot.com/
Lori: http://lorisartsyobsession.blogspot.com/
Krista: http://www.kristaspapercafe.com/
Carol: http://www.cardstockscissorsandglue.blogspot.com/
Nancy: http://fancywithnancy.blogspot.com/
Vicki: http://paperandprims.blogspot.com/
Emily: http://www.createserendipity.net/

Thank You To Our Teachers Hop - Day 2

Welcome to the Thank You To Our Teachers Blog Hop! If you have arrived here from Jen's Blog then you are on the right track. If you just happened to stop by my blog for a visit and want to hop along with us, start from the beginning with Memories with Jen. This is a week long hop and we will be posting on 3 separate days. (June 5th, 8th and 11th) Please make sure you hop on those days or throughout the week to see all the wonderful inspiration on what to make our teachers for thank you gifts. If you would like to see my projects from day one, click Here.

Today I have decided to share 2 different types of clipboards.  The first one is all school theme that I made for one of Victoria's teachers, Mrs. DePalma three years ago.  Even though I did it a while ago, I thought it was appropriate to share today.  When you see the next clipboard, you will see how my scrapping has changed over time.  Big Difference!  lol

The second clipboard is not a traditional school theme in my eyes.  I wanted to due something fun and colorful in a different way.  I hope the teacher will be able to use this in her classroom or at home with her family.  I love the summer colors. 

Thank you so much for stopping by my blog. I love comments and new followers.  Thank you to all my current followers for coming back and reading my posts.  I will be giving away 3 blog candies, one for each post of the hop. I will pick the winners on June 12, one winner from the comments from each post day. Make sure to hop on over to Kim and Pamela's awesome blog: http://www.lovebugcreations3.blogspot.com/ next.

Here is the complete lineup incase you get lost:
Jen R www.memorieswithjen.blogspot.com
Kimmarie www.kimmarieskorner.blogspot.com <-- you are here
Kim and Pamela http://www.lovebugcreations3.blogspot.com/
Tanya Stilwell http://scrappinkymomma.blogspot.com/
Lisa P. www.honeybearzdesigns2011.blogspot.com
Jen www.jenscraftcorner.com
Scrappin' Crafter www.scrappincrafter.blogspot.com
Tanya www.scrappyscavenger.blogspot.com
Deb http://sayitwithletters.blogspot.com/
Laurie Cass-Griggs www.lauriestar.blogspot.com
Anita www.anitaandbugs.blogspot.com
Claudia http://claudiaandcompany.blogspot.com/
Liz - http://www.mywhichcraft.blogspot.com/
Nancy http://blog.fancywithnancy.com/
Lori Boyd http://byloridesigns.blogspot.com/
Amy http://www.lovetocrop.com/
Shannon - www.purplelionpaper.com

Week 3 - Made It Myself Monday Link Party

Come join the fun and link up your project Here.  Also take time to look over Alex's blog, she is very talented and has some fabulous projects to share.

I linked up the tray I made for a teacher gift for the Thank You to Our Teachers Blog Hop happening this week.

Welcome to the Thank You To Our Teachers Blog Hop! If you have arrived here from Jen's Blog then you are on the right track. If you just happened to stop by my blog for a visit and want to hop along with us, start from the beginning with Memories with Jen. This is a week long hop and we will be posting on 3 separate days. (June 5th, 8th and 11th) Please make sure you hop on those days or throughout the week to see all the wonderful inspiration on what to make our teachers for thank you gifts.


Today I am sharing 3 projects with you.  This first one is a tray I altered for my daughter's second grade teacher.  The supplies I used are DCWV School Days and MM Paint.

I altered a clear box that I used to store beanie babies in.  It is now a ruler holder for my older daughter's college teacher.  I used pink paint and Basic Grey paper and edged it with Stazon Black ink.

My daughter, Victoria altered this mini clipboard for one of her teachers. She used DCWV School Days paper, MM Paint, AC Ribbon and misc flowers.

Thank you for stopping by my blog. I will be giving away 3 blog candies, one for each post of the hop. I will pick the winners on June 12, one winner from the comments from each post day. Make sure to hop on over to Kim and Pamela's awesome blog: http://www.lovebugcreations3.blogspot.com/ next. 

Here is the complete lineup incase you get lost:
Jen R www.memorieswithjen.blogspot.com
Kimmarie   www.kimmarieskorner.blogspot.com  <-- you are here
Kim and Pamela  http://www.lovebugcreations3.blogspot.com/
Tanya Stilwell   http://scrappinkymomma.blogspot.com/
Lisa P.  www.honeybearzdesigns2011.blogspot.com
Jen   www.jenscraftcorner.com
Scrappin' Crafter  www.scrappincrafter.blogspot.com
Tanya www.scrappyscavenger.blogspot.com
Deb http://sayitwithletters.blogspot.com/
Laurie Cass-Griggs   www.lauriestar.blogspot.com
Anita www.anitaandbugs.blogspot.com
Claudia  http://claudiaandcompany.blogspot.com/
Liz - http://www.mywhichcraft.blogspot.com/
Nancy http://blog.fancywithnancy.com/
Lori Boyd  http://byloridesigns.blogspot.com/
Amy http://www.lovetocrop.com/
Shannon - www.purplelionpaper.com

Nicolette's Birthday Bash Blog Hop Day 2

Welcome to my blog, and Nicolette's Birthday Bash Blog Hop, June 1st and 2nd. If you've come from Jenny's Blog , you are in the right place. If you happen to stop by my blog and want to join in on the Birthday Bash blog hopping fun, you can start at the beginning at Nicolette's Blog. We are hoppin in honor of Nicolette's Birthday.   By the way - If you haven't noticed, it is a Birthday/Disney theme hop! Have Fun!

I made this card for "my prince."   My hubby's birthday is June 10th.  I tried to stay away from girlie looking cards this time around since I was able to use any Disney characters I wanted!

My daughter received this huge princess carriage filled with flowers as a centerpiece giveaway from a communion party she recently went to.  She wouldn't let me alter it too much, so I just added some ribbon and removable princess stickers for fun!  I wanted to give it to my cousin's daughter but Sara wants to keep it.  lol  I guess she is a little girl at heart.  :)

I really enjoyed this creating for this hop.  I would like to thank Nicolette for inviting me and wish her a very Happy Birthday. 

I love reading your comments, please take a minute and let me know what you think. Don't forget to leave a way for me to get in touch with you as I will be giving a gift away as well. I will be combining all the comments from yesterday and today to randomly pick a winner. Your next stop is the very talented Carol.

** I started my first challenge blog last month, please stop by Scrappin' Chics Challenge Blog to see what the designers have created. Come join the fun and enter our challenge. The sponsor for June is Scraps to Treasures.

Nicolette's Birthday Bash Blog Hop Day 1

Welcome to my blog, and Nicolette's Birthday Bash Blog Hop, June 1st and 2nd. If you've come from Jenny's Creative Blog, you are in the right place. If you happen to stop by my blog and want to join in on the Birthday Bash blog hopping fun, you can start at the beginning at Nicolette's (the Birthday Girl) Blog We are hoppin in honor of Nicolette's Birthday.  By the way - If you haven't noticed, it is a Birthday/Disney theme hop!  WooHoo... Enjoy!  Today I used the Evil Queen... She is giving Snow White a Gift.

 
I hope you like what I made today!  If so, please become a follower and leave me some love.  Don't forget to leave a way for me to get in touch with you as I will be giving a gift away as well.  I will be combining all the comments from today and tomorrow to randomly pick a winner.  Don't forget to stop by the hop tomorrow as well.  I will be sharing two projects with you.  Your next stop is Carol  .

**Don't forget to see my first post this morning featuring my June Project for SCB - scroll down.  Also stop by Scrappin' Chics Challenge Blog to see what the rest of the designers have created. Come join the fun and enter our challenge.

Scrappin' Chics June Challenge

Hello Ladies. Can you believe it is June 1st already!?!  Today kicks off our June challenge at Scrappin' Chics Challenge Blog .  Our theme this month is to use the sun with an inspirational theme. 

I altered a wood sun that I purchased at  Say It with Letters.  You have to stop by this store.  Deb makes top quality products and has an awesome Design Team to share ideas with you.  Trust me, you won't be disappointed.  Deb and Say It with Letters will be sponsoring our October Challenge!

The inspirational saying was written by my nephew who passed away a year ago, March.  He loved writing.  "A wise person is not judged by the amount of knowledge they possess but is judged by the knowledge they spread to uplift others."  Daryl Lynwood Day   

I will be mailing this to my cousin Kelly to hang in her studio.  (even though Daryl is actually my 2nd cousin, he called me Aunt Kim).  I miss him so much and he will be in my heart forever.  He gave the best hugs!!