You Tube Tuesdays

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Hello Crafty friends!!

 It's time for

YOU TUBE TUESDAYS

Every Tuesday I will be featuring a new You Tube video that pertains to scrapbooking, card making, or crafting in general. Some of the videos may come from me, Connie Can Crop but most of them will be coming from various videos that have already been uploaded by someone on You Tube.

This is a great way to see some new things, become inspired, and learn different techniques.
This week I am featuring a video by Joy's Life. She is going to show us how to emboss with our Cricut and a backwards blade.

 

 

Give it a try and let me know how it turns out.

Please be sure to follow me for more creations and inspiration. And don't forget  to enter my Monthly Challenge to win some yummy ribbons from 3 Girl Jam! Enter for a chance to win a $15 gift certificate to 3 Girl Jam!!

Happy Crafting and Scrappy Hugs,

Connie 

Challenge Me Mondays #166

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Hello fellow Cricuteers!!

It's Challenge Me Monday over at

Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Blog

and this week's theme is

Challenge #166

Frame IT

We invite you to create any project using a frame with your Cricut.

Be sure to upload your entry on the FCCB challenge blog.

 

Here's what I have created for this challenge:

 

Items used:

StorytellersClub Kit (diecuts and pp)

Bazzill Cardstock

Cricut Carts: Fancy Frames, Serenade, Cheerful Seasons, and Art Nouveau

Covered Brads

I can't thank you enough for checking out my project. It means the world to me and I hope you truly enjoyed it. May it inspire you to create something wonderful!

 

Please be sure to follow me for more creations and inspiration. And don't forget to enter my Monthly Challenges for a chance to win some great prizes from my sponsors.

Scrappy Hugs!!

Sketchy Saturdays

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Welcome to Sketchy Saturdays!

A new post every Saturday featuring a  fun card or scrapbooking sketch on my blog.

Looking for inspiration and need a kick jump on that next layout?

Look no more! I will be showcasing some of my favorite sketches ever!

 

 

Isn't this one great! It comes to us from Creative Scrappers.

I can't wait to use this one!

Share your fun projects using this sketch...link up below!

 

 

Grandpa Dad Clock

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I finally get to showcase what I made for my Father and Father in Law for Father's Day.

I purchased these wooden clock kits from Kaiser Craft last year at the Expo.

I love altering things and thought this would make the perfect Father's Day gifts.

 

 

 

And the clock really works! Wohoo!

This year was extra special because the day after Father's Day my dad came to visit us from Florida. It had been 7 years since I had seen him last. So awesome to be able to hand him this gift in person.

Love you Dad!

 

Thanks so much for joining me today! I hope that you have enjoyed my project as much as I enjoyed sharing it with you. I love receiving comments and new followers. It means so much to me! So please feel free to drop me a note and follow my blog for more inspiration, giveaways, and tips.

Happy Crafting and Scrappy Hugs!
Don't forget to enter my new Monthly Challenge Tie A Ribbon!

Throwback Thursdays

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Welcome to Throwback Thursdays!

A new kind of fun on my blog where you get to see projects I have created in my early days of scrapbooking. Some of these projects may surprise you! (Because we all start somewhere!) LOL!

I hope you get a kick out of seeing the progression in my work, I know I do!

Last Sunday was Father's Day. So I thought it only fit to showcase a layout of the man in my life. He is an awesome father and husband and I am truly blessed.

This layout was made in 2005.

And yes....those are actually real pennies on my layout. LOL! I know kind of strange! But at the time I thought it was really cool!

 

So, what is the strangest thing you have ever added to a scrapbook page?

 

Thanks so much for joining me today! I hope that you have enjoyed my project as much as I enjoyed sharing it with you. I love receiving comments and new followers. It means so much to me! So please feel free to drop me a note and follow my blog for more inspiration, giveaways, and tips.

Happy Crafting and Scrappy Hugs!
Don't forget to enter my new Monthly Challenge Tie A Ribbon!

Nail Art and Weekend Winners

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I was lucky enough to participate in two amazing Blog Hops this past weekend. Thank you to everyone who came and hopped along with us! I hope you were inspired and enjoyed what all the fantastic ladies created.

Let's start today off with some winners!! Wohooo!!

First up is the Father's Day Blog Hop

I am giving away the cute SVG file I used in my layout that was created by

Cheryl at Creative Kuts. (Thanks so much Cheryl!!)

 

My winner is

True Random Number Generator Min: Max: Result: 17

 

Congrats to...

 

DANDY DO

 

Please contact me with your email address so I can send you this fun file.

 

 

Up next is the 100 ACRE WOODS Blog Hop

Our lovely sponsor Mae Sunshine Designs has graciously donated a cute

set of clear "pooh" themed stamps. (Thank you So much Mae Sunshine Designs!!)

(I love this stamp set so much I need to buy one!!!)

 

Our winner is

 

True Random Number Generator Min: Max: Result: 2

 

Congrats to....

 

MIRANDA

 

Miranda, please email me so I can get you the contact info for your free stamp set.

 

 

Now, if you are still with me you are in for a treat...kind of! LOL!

 

What do you do with all the left over rub-ons you have stashed away waiting to use...easy you make nail art.

So fun and easy to do!

I used a pearl quick dry nail polish from AVON. (Thanks Kathy!)

 



Then after it dried I applied my rub on design where I wanted it and rubbed it on with just my finger nails. Afterwards I covered it with a clear coat.

 



 

You could spend tons of money getting these results at the nail salon.

So what do you think?

 

Be sure to come back by tomorrow for another great Throwback!!

Scrappy hugs,



You Tube Tuesdays

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Hello Crafty friends!!

 It's time for

YOU TUBE TUESDAYS

Every Tuesday I will be featuring a new You Tube video that pertains to scrapbooking, card making, or crafting in general. Some of the videos may come from me, Connie Can Crop but most of them will be coming from various videos that have already been uploaded by someone on You Tube.

This is a great way to see some new things, become inspired, and learn different techniques.
This week I am featuring a video called

 Ways to Embellish Your Cricut Cuts - Part  2 of 2

By Jana Eubank

 

 

 

What an awesome video! I learned some more new tricks! Hope you do too!

 

 

Please be sure to follow me for more creations and inspiration. And don't forget  to enter my Monthly Challenge to win some yummy ribbons from 3 Girl Jam! Enter for a chance to win a $15 gift certificate to 3 Girl Jam!!

Happy Crafting and Scrappy Hugs,

Connie 

Father's Day Blog Hop

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Welcome to the "Father's Day" Blog Hop!  

We're so happy you could join us today to honor Fathers, Brothers, Sons, Uncles or any other man who has been a great influence in our lives!


 You should have arrived from Lissa Marie.  If you happened by my blog or are joining me from your dashboard, head over to Miranda's blog to start at the beginning.  
We don't want you to miss any of the fun! 


In addition to seeing a lot of awesome projects, there is some blog candy available too.  Miranda will be giving away a Michael’s or JoAnn's gift card (winner's choice).  To be eligible for the blog candy, you are required to visit each stop in the hop and leave a comment!  
The winner will be announced Wednesday, June 19th on Miranda's blog! 

 

My project is a Father's Day Layout using a file from Creative Kuts.

I also added some buttons, twine, and 3GirlJam Ribbon.

 

 

I am offering up this cute file as blog candy! One lucky winner will receive this file just by leaving a comment below!! Good luck! Winner will be announced Wednesday.

Next on the hop is the lovely PAM!!!

Should you get lost along the way, here is the entire line up:

Miranda - www.nanasscrapspot.com

Vicki - http://scrapbookingcreationsbyvicki.blogspot.com/

Nadja- http://nadjarobbins.blogspot.com/

Angela- www.crazy3monkeys.blogspot.com

Sarah- www.sarahbiswabic.blogspot.com

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

Lissa Marie http://www.somanycrafts.com/

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

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

An'Jenic- http://anjenicgibson.blogspot.com/

Christine http://hotberrydesigns.blogspot.com/

Lisa ~ http://honeybearzdesigns2011.blogspot.com/

Ashley - http://theglamoroussideofscrapping.blogspot.com

Carla - http://racincrafts.blogspot.com/

 

Thanks so much for joining me today! I hope that you have enjoyed my project as much as I enjoyed sharing it with you. I love receiving comments and new followers. It means so much to me! So please feel free to drop me a note and follow my blog for more inspiration, giveaways, and tips.

Happy Crafting and Scrappy Hugs!
Don't forget to enter my new Monthly Challenge Tie A Ribbon!

100 Acre Woods Blog Hop

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Welcome to the 100 Acre Woods Blog Hop  

 

  

Today we invite you to come check out this great group of crafters who will be showcasing cards, layouts, or projects featuring our favorite Winnie the Pooh Characters. 

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

 

This is a one day blog hop and we appreciate your leaving a comment to encourage all my fabulous crafty friends to continue sharing their ideas and creations.  

We have an awesome sponsor and giveaway for this hop!

Mae Sunshine Designs

 

Mae Sunshine Designs will be giving away a cute stamp set to one lucky person.  

 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 us a comment letting us know what you like best about our projects.  

Then come back to Connie Can Crop and post that you followed the rules.

You will have until 9:00 pm Sunday to finish the hop and leave your comments. 

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

 Ready to join in the fun?

 

I had to create a layout with my favorite Pooh Quote, "Oh, Bother!"

 

 The Winnie the Pooh paper is from a discontinued Creative Memories Kit I have been hoarding.

 Of course Pooh, Tigger, and the Honey Pot are from Pooh and Friends.

The Title is made with Hello Kitty Font and the flowers are made from Walk in my Garden.

 

 Up next is

 PAM 

Here's our lineup in case you get lost:

 

1. Connie- http://conniecancrop.blogspot.com
2. Pam - http://lovebugcreations3.blogspot.com/
3. Lucy ~ http://love2createitall.com

4. Nadja - http://nadjarobbins.blogspot.com/
5. Sarah - http://itswhatkeepsmesane.blogspot.com
6. Tonya - http://ittybittyladybugs.blogspot.com
7. Georgiana ~ http://www.carsonscricutcreations.blogspot.com/
8.Daphne- http://craftyscrapsofstuff.blogspot.com
9. Wandy http://greenapplescrapper.blogspot.com
10. Kathy http://kathyand3kids.blogspot.com
11. Jessi http://www.mylifeinartsncrafts.com
12. Holli http://sunflowerholli.blogspot.com
13. Miranda - www.nanasscrapspot.com
 

I hope that you have enjoyed my project as much as I enjoyed sharing it with you. I love receiving comments and new followers. It means so much to me! So please feel free to drop me a note and follow my blog for more inspiration, giveaways, and tips.

Throwback Thursdays

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Welcome to Throwback Thursdays!

A new kind of fun on my blog where you get to see projects I have created in my early days of scrapbooking. Some of these projects may surprise you! (Because we all start somewhere!) LOL!

I hope you get a kick out of seeing the progression in my work, I know I do!

I love vinyl!! These were some of my first projects using it! They are regular 1 inch binders. I love personalizing items with vinyl! It's so fun!!

 

 

Thanks so much for joining me today! I hope that you have enjoyed my project as much as I enjoyed sharing it with you. I love receiving comments and new followers. It means so much to me! So please feel free to drop me a note and follow my blog for more inspiration, giveaways, and tips.

Happy Crafting and Scrappy Hugs!
Don't forget to enter my new Monthly Challenge Tie A Ribbon!