Scraptastical Kreations Birthday Blog Hop

Thank you so much for joining us in celebrating Scraptastical Kreations first birthday! This hop is the kick-off for a month long celebration of challenges, contests, prizes and fun, fun, fun!!  If you've hopped here from Colleen's page then you're in the right place! If you've just happened upon my page today and would like to start at the beginning head on over to Kristy. 


You're in for a treat today as we hop through this group of fabulous and talented ladies that I'm so very happy and honored to be a part of. Here's today's line-up in case you get lost along the way:

Kristy

Colleen
Nancy (you're here)

Jennifer
Tonya
Ana Maria

First, onto some goodies...one lucky winner will win some fabulous kreations made by our design team. They're posted in an album titled "Birthday Bash Prizes"on the Scraptastical Kreations fan page. Here's a peek at a few of the kreations:

To be eligible to win the grand prize you must comment on each blog, become a follower of each blog, then comment on the album in Scraptastical Kreations (here). Easy and painless, right? 

SALE ALERT

Starting today and for the entire month of July you will get 60% off your $15 purchase at the SK Store! Just enter code BDAY1 at checkout...now get shopping! :)

And now...My project for you today is a birthday card with a complimenting gift bag for a hardworking little fella. On the card I used "A Boys Life" for the truck and the gift boxes are from "Let's Celebrate". On the gift bag is a construction worker and safety cones from "Construction Zone" all from Scraptastical Kreations of course! I made the sign he's holding myself on the Cameo and wrote the saying with a HotPaws Pen Tool just in case there was any doubt as to what's in the bag, Awesome Gifts Ahead, lol!! The "caution" tape was cut out of yellow cardstock then backed with black.

Construction Birthday Card and Gift Bag

Front view of the card

Side view of card, popped for added dimension

Close-up look at the gift bag

And now for some goodies, I have blog candy! One lucky winner will be chosen at random to receive a $10 Gift Certificate for Scraptastical Kreations! And how do you win this fabulous prize you ask??? Super easy...

1. Join my blog

2. "Like" my FaceBook page

3. Show me some love and leave me a 

comment here letting me know you did both :)

Doesn't get much easier! :)
Winner will be chosen and posted here Monday July 2.

The winner of the $10 Scraptastical Kreations Gift certificate chosen by Random.org is #1 CallyAnn! Congratulations!! 

I hope you've enjoyed my kreation today and perhaps I've inspired you in some way. Now I must send you on to the talented Jennifer to see what fabulous kreation she has for you!

there's always a story....

x, Nancy

My Dad's the Greatest Blog Hop

Welcome to My Dad's the Greatest Blog Hop. If you arrived from Kristy, then you are on the right track. If you just happened upon my blog and would like to hop from the beginning head over to Pamela. Today we are honoring our Dads, Grand Fathers, Uncles,  Big Brothers, and Husbands... Who ever made a significant, loving mark in your life. Do you remember your father being so big in your eyes, that he could protect you from anything? He was the one who would barbecue or mow the grass. He would go off to work every day and come home tired and still make time to laugh and play. He didn't mind that every Father's Day, he got a tie or slippers. He was our protector!!

Today we have some wonderful, talented women who would like to show that their Dad is the Greatest!! In case you get lost the hop starts at Pamela ~ http://kraftykatstampstudio.blogspot.com/

1. Pamela ~ http://kraftykatstampstudio.blogspot.com/
2. Colleen ~ http:http://www.cbcscrapbooking.blogspot.com/
3. Miriam ~ http://miriamscreations.blogspot.com/
4. Kristy ~ http://scraptasticalkreations.blogspot.com/ 
5. Nancy ~ http://alwaysastorycreationsbynancy.blogspot.com/ (you are here)
6. Ana Maria ~ http://www.shortycreations.com/  (up next)
7. Jamie ~  http://www.jamielindstromdesigns.com
8. Cecilia ~ http://www.craftinginthenight.com/
9. Eileen ~ http://scrappingactuary.blogspot.ca/
10. Monica - http://www.monicascreativemadness.com/
11. Robin- http://www.thecricutscrapper.blogspot.com/
12. Jenny - http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fcccjalessi.blogspot.com%2F&h=-AQGR-XSE

We have Blog Candy!!! It’s a fun stamp set from Tim Holtz “Life’s a Journey” to one lucky winner that leaves a comment on every blog.

 

And now for my project, it's not for my Dad but for my husband who I think is one of the most amazing Dad's I've ever known. Not only is he a super hard working provider, he's an excellent role model for our son, instilling in him a loving bond and strength as well as a sense of pride in his accomplishments. Since my husband has so little down time I created this sign to point out to him where to find his foamies once he's ready to relax, lol. This is my first project made with vinyl, there are a couple of little spots that didn't quite turn out perfect but that's ok, it's shows it's hand made with love. All in all, I'm pretty pleased with it and I know he LOVES it! :)

Recipe:

2 pieces of spare vinyl decking

Assorted colors of permanent vinyl - Vinyl Ease

Beer Mugs and Arrow files: Scraptastical Kreations

Fonts: Ice & Snow, Lobster

I'm offering my own blog candy prize! A $10 Gift Certificate to Scraptastical Kreations!

All you need to do to be eligible to win is:

1. Join my blog 

2. "like" my facebook page

3. Leave me a comment here letting me know you did both

Couldn't be any easier! :)

The winner of the $10 Gift Certificate is Georgi Felix!! 

Congratulations and enjoy your prize! :)

Thanks for stopping by. Now I must send you to Ana to see what fabulous project she has in store for you! Don’t forget, to qualify for the grand prize (Tim Holtz “Life’s a Journey”) , you must leave a comment on all the blogs in the hop.

Happy Hopping!!

Bree's Nosegay

This has to be my most favorite thing I have made from paper. It's a nosegay for my goddaughter for her upcoming recital. Her costume is black and red so her mom thought bright mixed colors would look great, and they do! I added a black tulle bow with an inset of sheer red glitter ribbon to match her costume.

The technique I used for making the flowers is from Anna Fearer, More Paper than Shoes.

Recipe:

Flower file ~ Scraptastical Kreations

Paper ~ Core'dinations and Recollections Cardstock Paper

Stamens ~ The Crafts Outlet

Lace collar ~ Joanne's

Black Tulle / White tulle

Sheer red glitter ribbon

Florist wire and green tape

Thanks for stopping by, take a moment and say hi! Your comments make me smile!

x, Nancy :)

Peachy Keen Stamps Challenge

Peachy Challenge 18 :: Anything Goes

For the Peachy "Anything Goes Challenge" I decided to make a card for my son. He's performing in his first band concert and LOVES turtles so I really think he will also love this card.

Recipe:

Peachy Keen Stamp PK-M01 Mini Happy Turtle

Scraptastical Kreations - Fancy Frames

Cameo

HotPaws Creations writing tool

Gelly Roll pen - Green

PrismaColor Pencils

Really Reasonable Ribbon

Eyelet Outlet - Turtle brad

Papers- DCWV Shimmer Stack, Recollections Bold Basics

Thanks for stopping by, don't forget to say hi! Your comments make me smile!  :)

x, Nancy

Peachy Keen Stamps

Peachy Challenge 17:: Sketch

inside:

Here is a fun and cute little card I made for the Peachy Keen Stamps challenge this week. Who wouldn't love to get this card??

Recipe:

Peachy Keen Stamps ~ PK-M12 Lady Bug Thank you!

Scraptastical Kreations  ~ Stackables file for inside design

HotPaws Creations ~ writing tool

Cameo

Red Bic Mark It!

Black Faber-Castell marker

Prisma Color Pencils

DCWV ~ papers

Really Reasonable Ribbon

random jewel from my stash :)

Thanks for stopping by! Say hi, your comments make me smile!

x, Nancy

Shaped Mother's Day Card

Today I have a fun shaped card I made using flower files from Scraptastical Kreations and my Cameo. I laid out the design I wanted on the screen then highlighted everything and chose offset and re-sized to about .20. Inside that shape I did and internal offset which I used to make the green background. With the white shaped outline, I mirrored that image above and welded together where the flower petals met to make the actual card. The little faces make them look so cheery, I love how it came out!

Recipe:

Papers: Colorbok

Cutting Files: Scraptastical Kreations

Stamped Faces: Peachy Keen Stamps

Ribbon: Really Reasonable Ribbon

Sketch Tool: HotPaws Creations

Zig Evergreen Marker

Charm: Oriental Trading

Wishing you all a very Happy Mother's Day! 

Thanks for stopping by, say hi, your comments make me smile!

x, Nancy

Cameo Creations Challenge #8

Here's a cute card I made for my son to give his Nana (who also happens to be my mom, lol). I used this fun digi stamp from Bugaboo Stamps, colored it on my Cameo and added the funny sentiment. The papers are from Recollections and DCWV, and a ribbon from my stash. Hope she likes it! Thanks for stopping by, say hi, your comments make me smile! :)

x, Nancy

Made Especially for You Challenge

Happy Mother's Day~

Today I'm sharing a shaped card I made for Mother's Day. My mom's favorite color is aqua so I made that color the main focus with some gold accents.  Hope she likes it a lot since I haven't gotten out to get her anything else yet, lol! What do you get the woman who has everything?? 

Recipe:

Papers: Recollections and DCWV

Cutting files: Scraptastical Kreations

Colorbox Cat's Eye inks

Really Reasonable Ribbons

Silver charm from my stash

Cameo

This is being entered into the Made Especially For You weekly challenge. 

Thanks for stopping by and please say hi, your comments make me smile! 

x, Nancy