The Tawk Show

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Yes, you read that title right. LOL!

A couple years ago Fran Drescher had a very short lived daytime talk show called "The Tawk Show". I got some free tickets to the taping and took along two of my friends for a day of fun.

We found the show to be very interesting and honestly were not surprised it was canceled. But we had a great time and love the "Nanny" so it was totally worth the experience!

Anyways here is my layout for your viewing pleasure.

 

 

I used a sketch provided by Page Maps and a kit from Storytellersclub along with some bazzill cardstock.

Here's the sketch:

 

 

Hope you all enjoyed my creation! Thanks so much for stopping by!

 

Be sure to join us this weekend for the Red White and Blue Blog Hop!!

Happy Crafting and Scrappy Hugs!!

You Tube Tuesdays

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Hello Crafty friends!!

 It's time for

YOU TUBE TUESDAYS

- See more at: http://conniecancrop.blogspot.com/search/label/You%20Tube%20Tuesdays#sthash.Ky1LuS1j.dpuf

Hello Crafty Friends!!
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.
Today I am sharing a video from Operation Write Home.
Now you have the chance to come see what this great organization is about.



Hope this inspired you to join the cause and help bring some smiles to our troops!
It really is a great cause!

Happy Crafting and Scrappy hugs!

Sketchy Saturdays

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Welcome to Sketchy Saturdays!

A new post on Saturdays 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!

 

 

I pulled this sketch off the challenge thread at StorytellersClub. It comes from Page Maps and is the July sketch challenge at ST. I just adore it!

I can't wait to use this one!

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

 

 

This layout is not really that old. Only a year, but it fits what I feel today so well!!

 

 

Hope you all have a safe and fabulous 4th of July! God Bless America!

And scrappy hugs!!

Challenge #11 Wednesday Winner

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Thanks to the ladies who played along with the challenge last month! It's time to announce my winner!! YAY!

True Random Number Generator Min: Max: Result: 2

The winner is D!! Designs By Dragonfly!

Here is what D made...

 

 

Super cute D!! Love the colors! Perfect for this time of year!!

 

Send me your info so I can let 3 Girl Jam know you are my winner and enjoy your yummy ribbons!!

 

 

My new challenge is up and it's a fun one!

Star Spangled Banner

 

And I am dishing out the prize! Wohooo! So you know it's gonna be great!

Check it out here!

http://conniecancrop.blogspot.com/2013/07/monthly-challenge-12-star-spangled.html

Monthly Challenge #12 Star Spangled Banner

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Hello my crafty friends!
It's July and that means another new Monthly challenge here at Connie Can Crop.
In America July means we celebrate our Independence on the 4th!!

My Challenge this month:
Star Spangled Banner

 

I want you to create a project using stars and a banner!

 

Please create one layout, card, or other project. Your layout can be single page or double page. You may use any other products you wish. Just be sure that the above listed items are on your project. When you are finished with your project please post it here in this thread.

Sorry but only one entry per person, just to be fair!!

Entries are due by Sunday, July 31st at 11:59 pm.

I will draw one lucky winner from all entries and they will receive a great prize

 

My store is the awesome sponsor and giveaway for this challenge!

Connie's Crafty Cart

I will be giving away a cute 6x6 paper pad and a few smaller surprises!

  AND don't forget the winner gets

a custom blinkie for you to display on your own blog!! YAY!

 

You need to link your project up below using Mr. Linky. You have until midnight July 31st to link it up.

I will draw one random winner. My winner will not be based on skill or talent, but based on just completing the challenge. Sorry but I can not ship to other countries. I would still love for you to play. However if you win, I will ask that you pay postage for the shipping charges.

Good luck and can't wait to see your creations!

 

 

FCCB Cricut Crawl

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Welcome to Connie Can Crop and the 4th of July Fantabulous Cricut Crawl - Fantabulous Cricut's version of a Blog Hop!!

In honor of the 4th of July holiday, we're having a Red, White and Blue Crawl.  Each Design Team member has created a fabulous project using Red, White and Blue as the main colors, and of course at least one Cricut cut!

If you've come from Cindy, you're in the right place!  If you've just happened across my blog and would like to see all the fabulous Design Team creations head on over to Fantabulous Cricut HERE  to start at the beginning.

Make sure to check out each DT member's blog!  There will be Blog Candy along the way at some of our DT members' blogs, and there will be a Grand Prize up for grabs at FCCB for one participant who submits a "Red White and Blue" project at FCCB!

For my project.....
I created this layout using Stand and Salute as well as George.

 

The banner, fireworks, and the Statue of Liberty came from Stand and Salute.

My stars are from George.

Also added to this layout are staples and ribbon.

The patterned paper is from Storytellersclub.

 

Your next stop is Emily.
Make sure to visit all the stops along the way and when you get done, make sure you link up your project to FCCB's Fantabulous Cricut Crawl post!!

Happy Crawling!!

Here is the line up in case you get lost:

Amy HS  http://thestampingtree.blogspot.com/

Amy T   www.craftingwithamy.com

Angie  http://angiespaperpassion.blogspot.com

Catarina  http://blog.docerelashop.com/

Cindy  http://www.cindyvernon.blogspot.com

Connie  http://www.conniecancrop.blogspot.com

Emily  molliemugsblog.blogspot.com

Felicia  Sweetcreativemess.blogspot.com

Heather http://scrappingrunnercreations.blogspot.com/

Jackie  http://luv2scrappp.blogspot.com/

Jilliene  http://jillienedesigns.blogspot.com/

JoNeita  http://createwithjoneita.weebly.com/index.html

Kim  ogdendoll.blogspot.com

LB  http://www.coolbeansbylb.blogspot.com/

Lynn  http://mycardsnstuff.blogspot.com

Michelle  http://justanutterpapercrafter.blogspot.com/

Missy  http://www.quickchickdesigns.blogspot.com

Nikki  http://craftycalamities.blogspot.com/

Rebecca  craftingmisfit.blogspot.com

Robin  http://robinscreativecottage.blogspot.com/

Chuck E. Cheese

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So today should be a project or layout I've made recently but I thought instead of the normal post I would vent. 

Remember my really cute layout Say Cheese using an SVG from CK? 

Well I put it for sale on eBay.  And just got notice that I violated their policies and have been suspended for a week. Really? This is so stupid. I didn't even use the name Chuck E. Cheese on my listing. 

And here is what the CEC rep had to say. 

check this out...

Dear Ms. Wallenbrock:

Thank you for your inquiry.  CEC Entertainment Concepts, L.P.  ("CEC") has invested a substantial sum in acquiring and maintaining its trademarks, including the goodwill now associated with them all over the world.  The intellectual property rights associated with those trademarks are very valuable to CEC.  

While your endeavor  may be appear to a "small" issue, in the realities of trademarks rights this can create larger issues for us.   Trademark law requires trademark owners to diligently protect their rights or risk the ability to defend its rights against those who would seek to pirate away the trademark.  If we cannot protect our trademark we will lose our distinctiveness and ultimately our ability to be profitable.  

Your listing is not precisely as you describe in your email.  The materials contain a mouse image that is confusingly similar to Chuck E. Cheese and thus constitutes an unauthorized use of our trademarked character.  Also, the description in your listing contains the term "Chuck E." which is also deceptively similar to our trademarked name Chuck E. Cheese.    As you probably know the character Chuck E. Cheese is often referred to by us as well as others, as Chuck E.  Accordingly, we cannot allow you to use our trademarks, or confusingly similar likenesses, to promote your business.  

I hope this helps you understand why we police these the way we do.

 

Thanks,

David

David A. Deck, Esq.

Senior Director, Deputy General Counsel 

Can you believe this? I'm just a crafty gal trying to make some money so I can put food on the table. This guy needs to get a life!!

What are your thoughts?

Thanks for letting me vent!! By the way if you like my layout and want to buy one just let me know. Maybe I'll start selling more on etsy. 

Scrappy hugs!!

Throwback Thursday

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Welcome to Throwback Thursdays!

 (Because we all start somewhere!) LOL!

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

Here's a funny layout featuring one of my fur babies.

 

I have no idea why he is Patriotic! LOL! So funny! But this is one of my fav pics of Tucker!!

And the red white and blue is so appropriate for this time of year.

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!

NO ONE has entered this yet!! C'mon it is probably the easiest challenge of all!!

New Look Book Inspiration

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All New Look Book Inspiration!   Our wonderful TeamWorks team members have compiled a whole new way to display and share wonderful inspiration featuring MemoryWorks products from our current catalog. Be sure to check out all of the amazing ideas by clicking on the image below and a HUGE Thank You to our hard working and creative TeamWorks members!         Please be sure to let me know if you see anything you would like to order! I'd be glad to help you out! Happy Crafting and Scrappy Hugs!!