Nifty Fifties Fun!

I recently bought The Nifity Fifties cart from Custom Crops for cheap, and I had some fun with it this evening. I cut three little rockets to give away to my classes tomorrow as we are having our "Happy Birthday Space Race" party and lesson. We will have a space race trivia game at the end, and the winners will get these little rockets. What will they use them for? I'm not really sure- perhaps as bookmarks. I just enjoyed getting to make them, and I love trying to find ways to make history a little more interesting.

You Never Know Where a Hop Will Take You...

I like hops and challenges mainly because they are a great excuse to poke around the net and find other really cool websites and blogs. I enjoyed seeing all of the talent and love being expressed by my fellow scrapers over the last four days! While I was on the It's Easter Blog Hop, I clicked on someone's sidebar button (Tristan's I believe), and I ended up at Sweet 'n' Crafty creations. Carlyann is the mistress of the blog, and she is quite the stamper. She is from the UK, and has projects up featuring Lilli of the Valley stamps.

If you love cute like I love cute, your reaction to the stamps will be the same as mine- an earsplitting squee of joy! These are some great little animal/kid stamps. They are just my style, and I'm betting lots of other US crafters who have not had the pleasure of seeing LOTV designs before will like them, too!

Carlyann's project featuring a LOTV stamp. Is that a squee I hear...

Oh, did I mention Carlyann's blog candy? That's the picture at top! She has some sweet stuff, so hop on over for the candy, and stay for the fun projects!

We Have A Winner- It's Easter Blog Hop

Random.org has spoken, and the winner of the KC Croppers secret surprise blog candy is.....

(IRUNINCIRCLES ) Shannon_Corbin@live.com "Awww! I just love little chicks! Cute Share!! "

Congratulations! But wait-- I bet you want to know what that secret candy is! We are sending the lucky winner the Matryoshka stamp set from My Cute Stamps!

Pretty darn cute, huh?! Thanks to everybody who hopped along with us these last four days. We had fun, and we hope you did, too.

It's Easter Blog Hop - Day 4 (Final day)

Hi everyone! Welcome to the “It’s Easter” Blog Hop to help you get ready for this wonderful Easter season. Joining me in this fun celebration are some of the most talented crafters that I know. I do have a few rules for this hop, in support of each crafter and the time they have put into their work, to be eligible for Shawnee's blog candy you MUST visit each blog and leave a comment. If you just hopped on this blog, you can go back to the beginning and hop along with us. TODAY… is the last day of the hop! So be sure to check out each blog and see what each blog has to offer for BLOG CANDY!


Blogs for the It’s Easter Blog Hop


1. Shawnee - http://quiverofangels.blogspot.com/

2. Rachelle - http://rachelle-rachellesplace.blogspot.com/

3. Lisa - http://handmadewithlove-lisa.blogspot.com/

4. Suzanne - http://cricutcraftingrammy.blogspot.com/

5. Patricia - http://creativediva98.blogspot.com/

6. Shelly & Kitty http://kccroppers.blogspot.com/ YOU ARE HERE

7. Rhonda - http://scraphappenswithrhonda.blogspot.com/

8. Mandie - http://mandiesscrappin.blogspot.com/

9. Mickie - http://littlescrapcorner.blogspot.com/

10. Deborah - http://scrappingmamma.net/

11. Kristy http://www.scraptasticalkreations.blogspot.com/

12. Tristan - http://tristans-time-4-craftin.blogspot.com/

13. Ellen - http://cardmonkey-business.blogspot.com/

14. Monica - http://scraps2treasure.blogspot.com/

15. Robin - http://thecricutscrapper.blogspot.com/

16. Christine - http://crabbycakescrafts.blogspot.com/


Here at KC Croppers, we featured projects from Kitty during the first two days of the hop and projects from Shelly during the last two days of the hop. We hope you enjoyed your visit!

I am working on an Easter album for a dear friend... although, I am not completely done with the album... I thought I would post what I have done. Some of the cuts came from the KC Croppers Cut Swap and others were purchased from Treasure Box Designs, Cloud 9 Designs, Scrapping Bug Designs and some were cut from the Simply Charmed Cricut cartridge.

If you leave a comment (including an email address) each day, and follow our blog, you will be entered into a drawing for our very own SECRET blog candy surprise - it's like getting your Easter basket from the bunny early! Drawing will be held on Monday morning.

You're next stop will be Rhonda's place!

~ Shell ~

It's Easter Blog Hop - Day 3

Hi everyone!

Welcome to the “It’s Easter” Blog Hop to help you get ready for this wonderful Easter season. Joining me in this fun celebration are some of the most talented crafters that I know. I do have a few rules for this hop, in support of each crafter and the time they have put into their work, to be eligible for Shawnee's blog candy you MUST visit each blog and leave a comment. If you just hopped on this blog, you can go back to the beginning and hop along with us. This hop runs from April 7th - 10th, so you have plenty of time to make it all the way through the hop. Check out each blog and see what each blog has to offer for BLOG CANDY! Come back all 3 days to see some new projects, tutorials, and more.

Tell your friends about the hop for an extra chance.

Blogs for the It’s Easter Blog Hop

1. Shawnee - http://quiverofangels.blogspot.com/

2. Rachelle - http://rachelle-rachellesplace.blogspot.com/

3. Lisa - http://handmadewithlove-lisa.blogspot.com/

4. Suzanne - http://cricutcraftingrammy.blogspot.com/

5. Patricia - http://creativediva98.blogspot.com/

6. Shelly & Kitty http://kccroppers.blogspot.com/ YOU ARE HERE

7. Rhonda - http://scraphappenswithrhonda.blogspot.com/

8. Mandie - http://mandiesscrappin.blogspot.com/

9. Mickie - http://littlescrapcorner.blogspot.com/

10. Deborah - http://scrappingmamma.net/

11. Kristy http://www.scraptasticalkreations.blogspot.com/

12. Tristan - http://tristans-time-4-craftin.blogspot.com/

13. Ellen - http://cardmonkey-business.blogspot.com/

14. Monica - http://scraps2treasure.blogspot.com/

15. Robin - http://thecricutscrapper.blogspot.com/

16. Christine - http://crabbycakescrafts.blogspot.com/

Here at KC Croppers, we will feature projects from Kitty the first two days of the hop and projects from Shelly the last two days of the hop.

If you leave a comment (including an email address) each day, and follow our blog, you will be entered into a drawing for our very own SECRET blog candy surprise - it's like getting your Easter basket from the bunny early!

I made several Easter projects... the first is a waterfall Easter card. (SVG from SVG Cuts) This looks complicated, but it is a super easy and fun card to make. Sorry for the poor photos.

When you pull on the tab at the bottom, each lil' square opens up to show a new paper piecing.

Aren't they adorable?! I embossed each square with the Swiss Dots folder using my Cuttlebug for an added texture.

I then stamped the Happy Easter greeting on the pull tab.

Here is the card opened flat... the egg shape opens up as a normal card.

Here is my next Easter project...

This is a FREE svg from My Cricut Scrapbooking. It is supposed to be a chipboard album, but I wanted to cut it from cardstock to make a different type of Easter card.

Again, I apologize for the poor quality of pic. The bows on the side look horrible in this pic. They actually match the cardstock quite well though... with polkadots and glitter. And the three black looking dots on the letters are actually shiny 3d Egg Stickers with rhinestones that match the color of the letter... although they really do look black in the pic.

I plan to write an Easter greeting here on the pink slip.

I plan to add Easter photos on the mats. I used Jolee's tiny embellishments. It's hard to tell but it's a small box of felt looking chicks.

Here, I used a Mother Hen, her baby chick, and worm stickers. Each sticker is glittery.

On the last page, another photo mat... and shiny 3d egg stickers along with a lil' felt bunny sticker. I also used a white paint pen to add the dashes and dots around the edge of each page.

Finally, for my last project today... I made a Good Friday card using the Spring Cards cartridge. I love this cartridge!!! I'm hoping they make card catridges for every season!!

I added clear stickles on the angels wings and halo and buttons in each corner.

Hope you enjoyed today's projects... be sure to stop by tomorrow to see my Easter Album.

If you leave a comment (including an email address), each day, and follow our blog, you will be entered into a drawing for our very own SECRET blog candy surprise - It's like getting your Easter basket from the bunny early! Good luck!

You're next stop will be Rhonda's place!

~ Shell ~

It's Easter Blog Hop- Day 2

Hi everyone! Welcome to the “It’s Easter” Blog Hop to help you get ready for this wonderful Easter season. Joining me in this fun celebration are some of the most talented crafters that I know. I do have a few rules for this hop, in support of each crafter and the time they have put into their work, to be eligible for my blog candy you MUST visit each blog and leave a comment. If you just hopped on this blog, you can go back to the beginning and hop along with us.

This hop runs from April 7th - 10th, so you have plenty of time to make it all the way through the hop. Check out each blog and see what each blog has to offer for BLOG CANDY! Come back all 3 days to see some new projects, tutorials, and more.

Tell your friends about the hop for an extra chance.

Blogs for the It’s Easter Blog Hop

1. Shawnee - http://quiverofangels.blogspot.com/

2. Rachelle - http://rachelle-rachellesplace.blogspot.com/

3. Lisa - http://handmadewithlove-lisa.blogspot.com/

4. Suzanne - http://cricutcraftingrammy.blogspot.com/

5. Patricia - http://creativediva98.blogspot.com/

6. Shelly & Kitty http://kccroppers.blogspot.com/ YOU ARE HERE

7. Rhonda - http://scraphappenswithrhonda.blogspot.com/

8. Mandie - http://mandiesscrappin.blogspot.com/

9. Mickie - http://littlescrapcorner.blogspot.com/

10. Deborah - http://scrappingmamma.net/

11. Kristy http://www.scraptasticalkreations.blogspot.com/

12. Tristan - http://tristans-time-4-craftin.blogspot.com/

13. Ellen - http://cardmonkey-business.blogspot.com/

14. Monica - http://scraps2treasure.blogspot.com/

15. Robin - http://thecricutscrapper.blogspot.com/

16. Christine - http://crabbycakescrafts.blogspot.com/

Here at KC Croppers, we will feature another project today from me- Kitty. Tomorrow and the next day, Shell will be showcasing some of the fun projects she has been busy "hatching" for Easter (^-^) If you leave a comment (including an email address) each day, and follow our blog, you will be entered into a drawing for our very own SECRET blog candy surprise- it's like getting your Easter basket from the bunny early! Once you are done here, your next stop will be Rhonda's place.


I made the following card with cuts from the KC Croppers cut swap. A little ribbon and a few buttons complete this simple card.

It's Easter Blog Hop- Day 1

Hi everyone! Welcome to the “It’s Easter” Blog Hop to help you get ready for this wonderful Easter season. Joining me in this fun celebration are some of the most talented crafters that I know. I do have a few rules for this hop, in support of each crafter and the time they have put into their work, to be eligible for my blog candy you MUST visit each blog and leave a comment. If you just hopped on this blog, you can go back to the beginning HERE and hop along with us.

This hop runs from April 7th - 10th, so you have plenty of time to make it all the way through the hop. Check out each blog and see what each blog has to offer for BLOG CANDY! Come back all 3 days to see some new projects, tutorials, and more.

Tell your friends about the hop for an extra chance.

Blogs for the It’s Easter Blog Hop

1. Shawnee - http://quiverofangels.blogspot.com/

2. Rachelle - http://rachelle-rachellesplace.blogspot.com/

3. Lisa - http://handmadewithlove-lisa.blogspot.com/

4. Suzanne - http://cricutcraftingrammy.blogspot.com/

5. Patricia - http://creativediva98.blogspot.com/

6. Shelly & Kitty http://kccroppers.blogspot.com/ YOU ARE HERE

7. Rhonda - http://scraphappenswithrhonda.blogspot.com/

8. Mandie - http://mandiesscrappin.blogspot.com/

9. Mickie - http://littlescrapcorner.blogspot.com/

10. Deborah - http://scrappingmamma.net/

11. Kristy http://www.scraptasticalkreations.blogspot.com/

12. Tristan - http://tristans-time-4-craftin.blogspot.com/

13. Ellen - http://cardmonkey-business.blogspot.com/

14. Monica - http://scraps2treasure.blogspot.com/

15. Robin - http://thecricutscrapper.blogspot.com/

16. Christine - http://crabbycakescrafts.blogspot.com/

Here at KC Croppers, we will feature projects today from me- Kitty. If you leave a comment (including an email address) each day, and follow our blog, you will be entered into a drawing for our very own SECRET Blog candy surprise- it's like getting your Easter basket from the bunny early! Once you are done here, your next stop will be Rhonda's place.

Enjoy!
Honey Pie by Cosmo Cricket inspired this card and layout. They are both simple, quick projects that make use of Cosmo's springy, cute Honey Pie paper and elements. The lavender egg in the middle of the layout and the chocolate bunny on the card are Cricut cuts from the first-ever KC Croppers cut swap last month. The other eggs and the tiny butterflies come from the diecuts included with the Honey Pie crafting pack.