Connie Can Crop

Tuesday, May 7, 2013

You Tube Tuesdays

Hello my Scrappy friends!

I am super excited to share with you another new feature on my blog coming weekly!

It's called

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's video comes from me! Here's my review of the new CM cup holder and cup.

Please be sure to follow me for more creations and inspiration. And don't forget my NEW May Monthly Challenge! Enter for a chance to win a $25 gift certificate to The Paper Nest Dolls!!

Happy Crafting and Scrappy Hugs,

Connie

Monday, May 6, 2013

Pixar Blog Hop Winner

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First off THANK YOU to everyone who helped make the Disney Pixar Blog Hop so great!

There were so many amazing projects!

And Thanks to our awesome sponsor!!!

We have a winner!!

Congrats to.....

True Random Number Generator Min: Max: Result: 12

D (dmcardmaker)

Here's what D had to say...

"I'm back. What

a great blog hop with so many great ideas.
I followed everyone, some I already follow by email.
I couldn't leave a comment on Lori's blog because Google+ was the only way to do it and I do not have a Google+ account. I'll leave her comment here. Could you pass it on to her please.
Lori- I love all of your layout pages but the kissing Mickey and Minnie are my favs. Love the sentiment with the arrow.
Thanks so much."

D, please send me a message with your contact info so I can forward it on to The Paper Nest Dolls!!

And thanks so much for participating in our hop!!

Scrappy hugs!!

Sunday, May 5, 2013

Happy Cinco de Mayo

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Hola mi Amigas!

Today I wanted to share with you some really fun centerpieces I made for my

National Scrapbook Day Crop that was held yesterday.

I purchased some candle jars from Dollar Tree and added a cute diecut from my Cricut Cart OLE.

Added some curled ribbon and there you go! Instant inexpensive center pieces!!

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.

Friday, May 3, 2013

Disney Pixar Blog Hop

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Welcome to the Disney Pixar 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 Disney Pixar 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!

The Paper Nest Dolls

Original and hand-drawn, all images are unique and special, and inspired by her children.

The Paper Nest Dolls will be giving away a $25 gift certificate to one lucky person. This gift certificate is redeemable at The Paper Nest Dolls and may be used to purchase rubber stamps and digital stamps only.

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 Pixar gang, Monster's Inc.

Page One Close Up

Mike and Sulley are just so cute!

Page Two Close Up

Who's your favorite big fluffy Sulley?

Or adorable lil Mike?

Up next is Raquel

Here's our lineup in case you get lost:

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

2. Raquel http://kraftykaboose.blogspot.com

3. Michele http://michelescraftroom.blogspot.com

4. Holli http://Sunflowerholli.blogspot.com

5. Angela http://www.crazy3monkeys.blogspot.com

6. Miranda http://www.nanasscrapspot.com

7. Wandy http://greenapplescrapper.blogspot.com

8. Lori http://scrappinmystressaway.blogspot.com

Birthday Haul

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I'm back with another one of the cool SVG files from Creative Kuts and the Crop On Line!

Sadly, I am no longer on the CK DT. I decided to step down so I could concentrate more on my store and my blog, as well as school. But do not worry because I plan on playing with their files every chance I get!!

This file is called Birthday Haul and it is super cute! You can showcase your favorite birthday boy with this file.

Items Used to create this Layout:

Bazzill and Ac cardstock

Pop Dots

Tim Holtz distressing inks

Copics

You can buy this finished layout available in my ebay store.

Thursday, May 2, 2013

Throwback Thursdays & Winners

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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!

Before I post the throwback, let's talk about our winners for my April Challenge and the Bling Blog Hop this past weekend!! Wohooo!

First up the April Challenge Winner is

True Random Number Generator Min: Max: Result: 8

JENNY!!!

Congrats Jenny!

Next up is my winner from the Bling Blog Hop

True Random Number Generator Min: Max: Result: 13

Lluvia!!!!

Congrats to you too!

This week for my throwback I am pulling out the BIG BOY!

That's right, the 12x15 album I started years ago to showcase my 10x13 and 8x10 photos that are no longer on my walls in frames.

Check out this beauty!! LOL!

Can you believe these t-shirts were my hubby's idea? He wanted to make matching shirts for Father's Day so we did! I loved them!! We were so cute!

Happy Crafting and Scrappy Hugs!
Don't forget to enter my new

Connie Can Crop Challenge #10

National Scrapbook Day

I have an amazing sponsor this month!!

The Paper Nest Dolls

Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Monthly Challenge #10 National Scrapbook Day

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Hello my crafty friends!
It's May and that means another new Monthly challenge here at Connie Can Crop.
Saturday is National Scrapbook Day so we will be celebrating here at Connie Can Crop old school style!

My Challenge this month:
Create a scrapbook Page
and make your title with Alphabet stickers.

Please create one layout. 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 layout. When you are finished with your layout please post it here in this thread.

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

Entries are due by Friday, May 31st at 11:59 pm.

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

We have an awesome sponsor and giveaway for this challenge!

The Paper Nest Dolls

Original and hand-drawn, all images are unique and special, and inspired by her children.

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 May 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!

Monday, April 29, 2013

You Tube Tuesdays

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Hello my Scrappy friends!

I am super excited to share with you another new feature on my blog coming weekly!

It's called

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's video comes from me! I am going to explain how easy it is to create the altered canvas I posted yesterday. Keep in mind that I am still improving my video taking skills and my assistant is only 12 years old! LOL!

BLOOPER....Just had to share! LOL!

Please be sure to follow me for more creations and inspiration. And don't forget my NEW May Monthly Challenge will be announced tomorrow!! Enter for a chance to win some great prizes from my sponsors.

Happy Crafting and Scrappy Hugs,

Connie

Challenge Me Mondays

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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 #158

Paper Roses

We invite you to create any project featuring paper flowers cut with your Cricut.

Be sure to upload your entry on the FCCB.

Here's what I have created for this challenge:

Altered Western Canvas for my mom in law.

I used Fancy Frames for the shaped Mat.

Old West was used to cut out the saddle and Flower Shoppe for my paper roses.

Other items used to create this layout:

Liquid Glossy Accents

Bling

Bazzill and AC Cardstock

Patterned Paper from my stash

Tim Holtz Distressing Ink

Brown Acrylic Paint

Black Sakura Pen

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.

Happy Crafting and Scrappy Hugs,

Connie