Tuesday, February 15, 2011

This is my 2nd post for the day
Day1of Sweetheart Valentine  
Day 2 of Sweetheart Valentine

~It's My B-Day and I Quill If I Want To Blog Hop~

Welcome to A Scrap Above & "It's my B-day and I'll Quill if I want to"
 hosted by  Linda over at www.krazyquilling.com
I want to wish Linda a very Happy Birthday, she is a very sweet and talented lady, 
I am honored she asked me to celebrate her Birthday with her!
So grab your favorite coffee or tea, sit down with us for a while, remember to stop and leave some love at each blog along the way, there is some amazing talent in this hop, who knows, maybe even some blog candy. You should be arriving at my blog from the very
talented Pam, if not click here to start from the beginning . 

~Blog Candy~
Linda will be giving away a My Creative Time Giveaway a stamp of their choice but you must
comment on all of the Blogs.There will also be a live U-Stream to say hello and do some other Giveaways...at 10:00pm EST here's my channel
http://www.ustream.tv/channel/i-ts-my-birthday-and-i-quill-if-i-want-to

I tried quilling back in 2004, I even bought stuff for it, but never learned.
Since I met Linda, I have been wanting to try it out, so what better time then her Birthday Blog Hop.
Here is my project, very simple, but I LOVE it, I am now in love with quilling!!

Here is my take on quilling..

I checked out you tube (as always) to see how to make these roses..

Recipe will be posted later this morning.

Now whats a Blog Hop without CANDY????

I will have some blog candy for 1 lucky winner, here is what you need to do:
1-Leave a comment on my blog
2-Become a follower only if you like what you see
3-Leave a 2nd comment letting me know you are a follower
Grab my new blog button on right (only if you want to)
I am also in another hop until Feb 16, if you hop on over to
Day 1 & Day 2, leave a comment there, you will be put in the '
drawing for that days gift.



Your next stop in the hop is the very talented and amazing 
*Day 2* 
(Click here for Day 1)
~Sweetheart Valentine's Day Blog Hop~
~Feb 14-Feb 16~


Happy Valentine's Day!!!!
Welcome to A Scrap Above & the Sweetheart Valentine's Day Blog Hop hosted by  Dee of Designs From My Heart  We were asked to make  a Love-Themed item for someone you love.  So I made this Chipboard mini album for my hubby.. 
We met 21 years ago, and will be married 18 years in August...W.O.W!! 
So grab your favorite coffee or tea, sit down with us for a while, remember to stop and leave some love at each blog along the way, there is some amazing talent in this hop, who knows, maybe even some blog candy. You should be arriving at my blog from the very
talented Liliana, if not click here to start from the beginning .

Now on to my project.. I hope you enjoy.
Recipe:
Metal tag: "You & Me" 
Bling
Cart: A Child's Year (cut a while back, dont remember the size)
Shimmer Spritz: Barn Door
Tim Holtz Distress Ink: Antique Linen & Vintage Photo
Sizzix: Bread Tags
Random cut folder
Ribbon
Chipboard Tag: "Love of my life, love you forever"
Each day of this hop, I will reveal a little more of this album,
Don't forget to stop by tomorrow to see what I will reveal 
and to have a shot at winning some candy
 ~Blog Candy~
I will be giving away some blog candy to 1 lucky winner..
here is what you need to do if you would like a shot at winning...
1-Leave a comment on my blog
2-Become a follower only if you line what you see
(blog follower on left, networked blog on right)
3-Leave a 2nd comment letting me know you are a follower
4- You MUST return each day of the hop (Feb 14-Feb 16)
 and leave a comment on that days project..
Grab my new blog button on right (only if you want to)

 You next stop is Jess www.KinderStampO.com,
 I know she has an amazing project just waiting for you

Monday, February 14, 2011


~Sweetheart Valentine's Day Blog Hop~
~Feb 14-Feb 16~


Happy Valentine's Day!!!!
Welcome to A Scrap Above & the Sweetheart Valentine's Day Blog Hop hosted by  Dee of Designs From My Heart  We were asked to make  a Love-Themed item for someone you love.  So I made this Chipboard mini album for my hubby.. 
We met 21 years ago, and will be married 18 years in August...W.O.W!! 
So grab your favorite coffee or tea, sit down with us for a while, remember to stop and leave some love at each blog along the way, there is some amazing talent in this hop, who knows, maybe even some blog candy. You should be arriving at my blog from the very
talented Liliana, if not click here to start from the beginning .

Now on to my project.. I hope you enjoy.
Cover of Album..
I simply love all the bling!
Pages 1-2 are very simple, a photo mat on each page, 
ribbon, bling.. nothing fancy, yet I love it..
   Each day of this hop, I will reveal a little more of this album,
Don't forget to stop by tomorrow to see what I will reveal 
and to have a shot at winning some candy
 ~Blog Candy~
I will be giving away some blog candy to 1 lucky winner..
here is what you need to do if you would like a shot at winning...
1-Leave a comment on my blog
2-Become a follower only if you line what you see
(blog follower on left, networked blog on right)
3-Leave a 2nd comment letting me know you are a follower
4- You MUST return each day of the hop (Feb 14-Feb 16)
 and leave a comment on that days project..
Grab my new blog button on right (only if you want to)
 You next stop is Jess www.KinderStampO.com,
 I know she has an amazing project just waiting for you

Friday, February 11, 2011

~ Craftin' Sistahs's Blog Hop~
February 11, 2011

Welcome to the Craftin' Sistahs first ever blog hop! We are a group of Facebook friends who share the same passion for papercraftin'. The hop starts with the Mix On The Memories blog and ends with A Scrap Above. Along the way you'll stop by 9 other great blogs for a total of 10! You will find creations of all kinds along the hop. Be sure to start at the first blog and follow your way all the way through...several of the divas are offering blog candy! You never know where you might find some so be careful not to miss any of the blogs. While you're there, leave some blog love! Creative people love feedback on their work! We hope you enjoy this first Craftin' Sistahs blog hop!

 Welcome to A Scrap Above,  If you just came here from CraftyNetta then you are in the right spot, if not, click here to start over. I am so happy to be part of this blog hop, for my project, I made a simple card, sometimes simple can speak volumes.. I hope you enjoy..
Recipe:
Paper: Paper Studio
Ribbon
Stickers
Bling 


Monique- http://mixonthememories.blogspot.com
Sumaiyah- http://www.StampinDymonz.com
Normea - http://mmdezigns.blogspot.com
Tammy  - http://fromme2upapercrafting.blogspot.com
Renee    - http://www.reneehagler.typepad.com/
Yolanda - http://yolandasscrapnstampspot.blogspot.com
Angie     - http://angiespaperpassion.blogspot.com
Christel  - http://onescrappinsista.blogspot.com
CraftyNetta -http://craftcreationsbynetta.blogspot.com
Bonnie   - http://ascrapabove.blogspot.com (you are here)

Monday, February 7, 2011

~ Guest Designer~


I have had such a busy week, I am just now getting over the shock
of being accepted on Karel's Design Team over at  
Today I am the Guest Designer on her blog, WOW.. I am so honored!
Now go check out her blog, she has a B-day bash going on this month, today the 7th day
Here is the project I made for the Guest Design spot, this is more my style on scrapbooking, making books and layouts,along with the random "out of the box" kind of altered art, anything goes..
 This is a Piano Hinge Scrapbook Album, still in the works
Recipe and instructions will come very soon..
ENJOY& KEEP ON CREATING!!


Sunday, February 6, 2011

~Day Two ~
~Two Chics and a Birthday Hop~
~Feb 5th and 6th~
I am so excited to be celebrating with Nicole & Meighen

 

Welcome to A Scrap Above, DAY TWO , for DAY ONE, scroll down
I am so excited to be part of this Blog Hop Hosted by the 
Nicole over at  http://canadiannickelscrapn.blogspot.com/ and  
Meighen over at http://scrappin3rdeeschik.blogspot.com/ 
They are celebrating their Birthdays and their 1 yr blog anniversary's
You should be coming here from Nancy , if not, please click HERE to start over
We all were to choose a Holiday and do a Birthday Themed Card, Layout or Project to go along with the Holiday we chose.For my project, I picked "Friendship" Day, which is celebrated the first Sunday in August, this began in the US in 1935.
 I picked this to celebrate my best friend of 35 years, her B-day is in August.. So for my project, I made a FRIENDSHIP Banner and gift bag,  this is the first time making a banner, I almost gave up on it..  Enough gab.. Enjoy..

Now whats a blog hop without candy? 
I will have some candy to give away to 1 lucky winner who does this:
1. Leave 1 comment on both today and tomorrow's projects (yes, I do check
2. Become a follower ONLY if you like my blog and want to see more
3. Leave a 2nd comment if you are (or become) a follower of my blog, this will give you an extra chance to win!
4. Be sure to leave a way for me to contact you in case you win
**sorry USA only due to shipping..
Your next stop is the very talented Holly  http://www.kricutkween.blogspot.com/

Friday, February 4, 2011

~Two Chics and a Birthday Hop~
~Feb 5th and 6th~
I am so excited to be celebrating with Nicole & Meighen

 

Welcome to A Scrap Above, I am so excited to be part of this Blog Hop Hosted by the 
Nicole over at  http://canadiannickelscrapn.blogspot.com/ and  
Meighen over at http://scrappin3rdeeschik.blogspot.com/ 
They are celebrating their Birthdays and their 1 yr blog anniversary's
You should be coming here from Nancy , if not, please click HERE to start over
We all were to choose a Holiday and do a Birthday Themed Card, Layout or Project to go along with the Holiday we chose.For my project, I picked "Friendship" Day, which is celebrated the first Sunday in August, this began in the US in 1935.
 I picked this to celebrate my best friend of 35 years, her B-day is in August.. So for my project, I made a simple Layout with a couple of photos from when we were teens.

Come back tomorrow and I will have another project celebrating Friendship Day, here is a peek at my project



Now whats a blog hop without candy? 
I will have some candy to give away to 1 lucky winner who does this:
1. Leave 1 comment on both today and tomorrow's projects (yes, I do check
2. Become a follower ONLY if you like my blog and want to see more
3. Leave a 2nd comment if you are (or become) a follower of my blog, this will give you an extra chance to win!
4. Be sure to leave a way for me to contact you in case you win
Your next stop is the very talented Holly  http://www.kricutkween.blogspot.com/
Blog Lineup

1. Meighen - http://scrappin3rdeeschik.blogspot.com/
2. Jennifer - http://creativearmywife.blogspot.com/
3. Liset - www.hailemnat.blogspot.com
4. Jill - http://thescrapoholic.blogspot.com/
5. Pam - http://pammejo-scrapbookflair.blogspot.com/
6. Jess - http://www.kinderstampo.com/
7. Dawn - http://www.pinkyswrspaper.blogspot.com/
8. Tracey - http://thecroppingcanuck.blogspot.com/
9. Martha - http://pattisscrapingtime.blogspot.com/
10. Janie - www.typicalscrapbooker.com
11. Madison - www.funkycards.blogspot.com
12. Shannon - www.purplelionpaper.com/blog
13. Jenny - http://jennyplace26.blogspot.com/
14. Christine - www.scrapbookingtechnique.blogspot.com
15. Jessica - www.thecreativestamperspot.blogspot.com
16. Corri - http://www.buglvr.blogspot.com/
17. Lisa - http://bitbythecricutbug.blogspot.com/
18. Cristina -http://www.craftingwithcristina.com/
19. Chris -http://stinkydogdesigns.blogspot.com/
20. Nancy - http://fancywithnancy.blogspot.com/
21. Bonnie - http://ascrapabove.blogspot.com/
22. Holly - http://www.kricutkween.blogspot.com/
23. Danielle - http://fundamentalchange.blogspot.com/
24. DD - http://craftydeb-ddscrafts.blogspot.com/
25. Shelley - http://heartstring-designs.blogspot.com/
26. Mel - http://scrappymel.blogspot.com/
27. Kathy - http://kathyscozies.blogspot.com/
28. Ellen - http://lifeatwalnuthill.blogspot.com/
29. Alina - http://neverstopscrapping.blogspot.com/
30. Liz - http://www.lizspaperloft.blogspot.com/
31. Denise - http://deesdesignsfrommyheart.blogspot.com/
32. Nicole - http://canadiannickelscrapn.blogspot.com/