Question of the Week

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Remember.. I want you to answer the question in the comment section too!

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if you have a question to ask for an upcoming week add that in the comments too, if you ask a question and I use it you will win a prize!!

Today's question is in honor of 4th of July

How do you celebrate the 4th of July?

Angela- Every year, we head down south to watch fireworks. We make the day of it...we swim in the ocean, have dinner on the boardwalk, walk around and look at all the vendors and then watch a magnificent show over the ocean, on the pier!

Veronica – We really don't do anything special. I wish we did. But parades here in San Antonio are out of the questions because of the mega-crowds. We do watch the fireworks from my window or balcony. My husband works most holidays too, so it is difficult to celebrate with BBQ...

Kim- We have a family get-together to celebrate the 4th and also a family member's birthday which falls on the 3rd. Low key, but lots of fun. We do try to be home the night of the 4th because our pets are terrified of fireworks. There aren't any official fireworks near us but lots of people in our neighborhood shoot off "illegal" fireworks all-night-long!

Connie- We usually BBQ, sometimes just us, sometimes with friends. And then we light off a few small fireworks. The boys enjoy being pyromaniacs! We like to be home because our neighbors go CRAZY with illegal fireworks and we want to make sure our house doesn't burn down!! 

Wishing you all a Safe and Happy 4th of July!!

And don't forget to check out the this month's challenge!!

Connie Can Crop Challenge #48

Color Challenge

due 11:59 P.M. Sunday July 31st

Pacific Time

Sketchy Saturday

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 Hello, this is Veronica from Vicky's Scrapping Passion sharing with this sketch I found in the web. It is from shimelle.com:

I Love the film strip and the star in the middle. Just too cute. This sketch is very dynamic and could fit more pictures too, if the blank space in the star were filled with an extra picture ;-)

I hope you enjoy this sketch and decide to use it, please comment with a link to your page for us to compliment your work.

And don't forget to enter this month's challenge:

Connie Can Crop Challenge #48

Color Challenge

due 11:59 P.M. Sunday July 31st

Pacific Time

Have wonderful weekend,

Connie Can Crop Challenge #48

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Hello my crafty friends!

Welcome to July and our new Challenge!! 

Create a project using the following four fun summer colors!

You may create anything you wish: a layout, card, altered item...you name it!

Here's what my amazing Design Team has created using products from this month's sponsor.

Be sure to stop by their blogs and leave them some love!!

Kim Venezia

 Angela Corcoran

Veronica Tovar

And mine

You can create anything you'd like just be sure to mention you are linking to my challenge and create something using the instructions above.

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. 

When you are finished with your project please post it here in this thread.

New Rule!! You must become a follower of my blog to win!!

Please remember I will only count two entries per person. (Just to be fair!)

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

Sorry, No back Linking Allowed!!

We have a WONDERFUL sponsor this month!!

 

One lucky winner will win this awesome stamp set!

Be sure to check out their shop online HERE

Visit them on facebook HERE

And their Blog HERE

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 Sunday 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.

AND

if that wasn't incentive enough...

you could be chosen as top 3 and get bragging rights.

 

 Good luck my crafty friends!! Can't wait to see what you create!!

June's Lucky Winners will be announced

 Wednesday July 6th

YouTube Tuesdays - Nautical Themed Cards

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Hi, there!  It's Kim from Katydid Cards with another YouTube Tuesday video.  This time I'm taking my cue from Connie's Ships Ahoy Blog Hop this month.  I had such fun making the cards for this hop, I thought I'd find a video with a nautical theme in the hopes that you'll be inspired to come "sail" with us.

I found two videos I liked, so I decided to share both of them with you.  These are simple, but cute and easy to CASE.

This next card is a bit more complicated, but it's really unique and I think it would be a big hit with whoever you send it to.

I hope you enjoyed these and will be inspired to make some cards of your own.  If you do, be sure to let us know and we will share it here.

Don't forget there's still time to enter our monthly challenge.

You can make any project, it just needs to be red, white and blue or have rings/circles.  You have until June 30th at 11:59 pm PST to enter!

Super Dad- PCW Day

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Hello my crafty friends!!

This is Connie with Connie Can Crop and I am super excited to be posting as a designer for Paper Crafting World. I am so excited to be able to share these adorable cut and digital files with you.

Now I realize that Father's Day is long gone. But this Cut file doesn't have to be just for Father's Day! I decided to make it for a Birthday card that my boys can give their dad next week! Since my boys are all super hero fans this is perfect!

I used Man of Steel Super Dad Card Cut File and you can find it in the store for only $1.49 right now! You can't see the detail in my photo but the yellow behind Super Dad is embossed. I also added some of red acrylic dots to give it some flair.

Be sure to stop by Paper Crafting World and see all the great files waiting for you! 

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!   Scrappy Hugs! 

Come on over and enter my monthly challenge:

Connie Can Crop Challenge #47

Let Freedom Ring

due 11:59 P.M. Thursday June 30th

Pacific Time

Question of the Week

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Remember.. I want you to answer the question in the comment section too!

AND

if you have a question to ask for an upcoming week add that in the comments too, if you ask a question and I use it you will win a prize!!

Today's GREAT question comes from Jean Bullock.....

I have been wondering how crafters manage to bring their supplies with them when they fly. I have read that liquid things and anything that could be used as a weapon are not allowed. Obviously craft knives and tool in one products etc could be used in that way. Is that only for carry-on luggage or does that apply to ALL luggage?

Angela- I don't ever travel and bring craft stuff...I don't have any local friends that craft nor do I have any when I go home to NY (well my former home!). I just craft on my own!

Veronica – When I travel, I do bring my to-go craft bag and some other supplies. I bring small quantities, and a skinny paper trimmer, but I bring it in my regular luggage. In my carry-on I put some WOTG paper packs, which might be heavier.

Kim- I don't travel with craft supplies...in fact, I don't travel at all. But if I did need to get craft supplies from Point A to Point B, I think I would look into shipping them. I'd actually feel my stuff would be safer than way than in the hands of TSA if I packed all the stuff in a suitcase to be checked.

Connie- I actual travel with craft supplies all the time. My stuff has gone on cruises, and flown to Florida, Colorado, and Utah. It's really pretty easy if you ask me. All of the sharp objects like scissors, tools, and trimmers go in my checked luggage. My liquid adhesives too (in ziplock baggies). But the rest of my projects, markers, and such go in my smallest suit case that fits in the over head carry on compartment. That way I know my papers and photos are not getting damaged under the plane. I have never lost anything and have never had anything break. And then I can work on my projects while on vacation when I have a break!

Okay, it's your turn to answer!!

Jean...be sure to contact me for your prize!!

And don't forget to check out the this month's challenge!!

Connie Can Crop Challenge #47

Let Freedom Ring

due 11:59 P.M. Thursday June 30th

Pacific Time

Sketchy Saturday

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 Hello, this is Veronica from Vicky's Scrapping Passion sharing with this sketch I found in the web. It is from Everything-about-scrapbooking.com. It is a sample from this book:  63 Double-Page Scrapbook Sketches.

When I saw this sketch, I thought immediately about Connie's challenge this month, because you can use circles to participate in Let the Freedom ring besides or instead of using red, white and blue.

I hope you enjoy this sketch and decide to use it, please comment with a link to your page for us to compliment your work.

And don't forget to enter this month's challenge:

Connie Can Crop Challenge #47

due 11:59 P.M. Tuesday, June 30th

Pacific Time

Have wonderful weekend,

Freebie Friday

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Palm Tree

SVG Cutting Files

Pin Wheel

Shells

Miss Kate Cuttables

Paper Crafting World

Design Team: God bless the USA layout

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Hi Scrappers, 

This is Veronica from Vicky's Scrapping Passion show my latest creation for Connie's Let Freedom Ring challenge:

 I used Miss Kate Cuttables' God bless the USA title SVG File, to make a title for the second page of a double page layout I designed for this challenge:

I added some dimension using liquid glass (CTMH) and I also used the Artbooking CTMH cart (which you can get from Connie here) to make the picture frames and to design my whole double layout. Papers are also from CTMH. I used the negative cuts from the hot-air balloon stars randomly to add some extra interest. 

A closer look to my title. I wasn't very careful with the glue, but I still got the dimension:

many blessings,

I hope you enjoy my scrapbooking page and decide to join this month's challenge:

Connie Can Crop Challenge #47

due 11:59 P.M. Tuesday, June 30th

Pacific Time

Wednesday Winner

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Thanks to everyone who hopped along with us. 

We hope we inspired you with our Nautical Themed Projects!

Now for our winner!!

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NUMBER 2

CONGRATS MARILYN!!!

 

You just won your choice of 3 files from their shop! 

Be sure to check out their shop online HERE

Visit them on facebook HERE

Don't forget to send me your info (Full name and email address) ASAP so I can forward it on to our awesome sponsor! Message me on FB or email me at conniecancrop@yahoo.com

Thanks to all the crafty gals who shared their amazing projects!! 

And for the rest of my crafty friends...

And don't forget to check out the this month's challenge!!

Connie Can Crop Challenge #47

Let Freedom Ring

due 11:59 P.M. Thursday June 30th

Pacific Time