Friday, December 12, 2014

Christmas Movie Blog Hop




Welcome to the Christmas Movie Blog Hop!
As always, our hops are sponsored by SVG Cutting Files & Jaded Blossom

Sit back and enjoy this trip down memory lane as our designers do projects with characters from their all time favorite Christmas Movies... 
but remember, its only 
48 hours long and ends PROMPTLY at 11:59 PM PST Saturday!

You can earn the free SVG files being showcased by our talented DT by following the guides below!

HOP GUIDELINES
1- Make sure to be a FOLLOWER on each stop along this hop. 
There are 10 in total.
Learn more about HOW TO FOLLOW A BLOG by clicking HERE
2- Leave a comment on each blog to show some love for the inspiration you have just seen! Remember 10 stops, so that means 10 comments in total!
Learn more how to LEAVE A COMMENT by clicking HERE
3- Click on the REQUEST FILES button that will be located on ONE of the stops along the way.  Fill out the form provided and WAIT until you are verified BEFORE closing out your window. 
 If you DO NOT wait for the system to verify you, 
YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE ANY FILES.

**Kindly remember that all our hop files abide by our TERMS OF USE
You can read all about our BLOG HOPS and how to participate HERE

And now for my project!
Now before you start saying.. THIS DOESNT LOOK LIKE CHRISTMAS to me... well... you need to look a little more into my project. 
I created Ralphie from "A Christmas Story" - one of our families favorite movie to watch on December 25 (heck you can't miss it when it plays 24 hours all day!!)
I wanted to take an iconic scene from that movie..and well... The Bunny Suit (Nightmare) just spoke to me!
Since the suit was sooo PINK, I just did not scream Christmas to me for my project, so I opted to take a Christmas icon moment and turn it into NON Traditional Christmas project.... let's be honest.. its Easter/Spring!

I cut my Ralphie out of sime PaperTrey Ink dotted paper.  Look at the bunny slippers!
I added him to an older treat box from Jaded Blossom (the 2 X 2 X 3 boxes would work awesome here too)
I wrapped some fun Plaid Washi tape around the edges, topped with some yummy Maya Road Twine.
I used the Mini Tag Dies with a sentiments from Easters Treats 2.  I thought it was the perfect sentiment to add some comical relief, as if you have ever seen the movie, you know how much Ralphie HATES this bunny suit!
Inside I added some Strawberry Wafer cookies!

Now remember the Ralphie cut is free during this blog hop duration ONLY!



Don't Fret...you can't get lost on this hop with our fool proof line up below!!





Friday, November 28, 2014

Follow the Yellow Brick Road / Black Friday Blog Hop!

Welcome to the "Follow The Yellow Brick Road"/ Black Friday Blog hop!

This hop is UNLIKE our traditional hops, so please read CAREFULLY all the information below!!

This hop is sponsored by Jaded Blossom & SVG Cutting Files.
Jaded Blossom has 2 new awesome Stamp Sets they are offering today that we are using in our projects!  They are Bundled at $27.99

All SVG's showcased during this blog hop are available for purchase at 

Below you will find information for our Black Friday Sales!
*Please note SVGCuttingFiles.com Black Friday sale is ONE DAY only
Midnight - 11:59 PST
How is this hop different then our others?
Hopping today will allow you to be entered for a chance to win a $25 Gift Certificate from either SVG Cutting Files or Jaded Blossom.  
Two lucky people will be picked randomly as the winners!

To Enter to win, follow the guides below
1- Become a follower of EVERY blog in this hop (there are 16 in total)
2- Leave a comment on EVERY blog in this hop (again 16 total)
3- When you reach Emerald City, click on the image icon to SUBMIT YOUR ENTRY to win!

And now for my Project!!

As you know, Ima  HUGE Fan of Squaredy Cats.  Kurt was ever so kind to revamp his Wizard of Oz Cats so I could carry them in the store..so I had to show some love and appreciation and use 4 out of the 6 we have available!
Have you ever seen The Wonderful Wizard of Oz represented in such a way? I mean.. LOOK AT THOSE FACES!!  Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tinman and Lion.. oh my! (The Wicked Witch and Flying Monkey are also available in the store!)
I had tons of fun with these guys. I added them to the Window Gable box (i just removed the windows) and filled with wrapped snack sized Hershey bars! I used the Grass die and Poppy Candy stamp to create the bottom border...as they are going through the poppy field on their way to Emerald City!
I used sentiments for the Yellow Brick Road Stamp set.  Life truly is easier with friends! It was the perfect saying for my project!
Close Up Left to Right
Close up Right to Left!
Close up of the Wrapped Snack Size Hersheys!

Did you lose your way to Emerald City? No problem...  
click the image below to be taken back to the Oz Game Board so you can choose your next stop!







Friday, November 7, 2014

Thanksgiving MINI Blog hop!!

Welcome to the Jaded Blossom/SVG Cutting FIles Thanksgiving Mini Blog Hop!

Remember this hop is 24 hours ONLY, it ends promptly TONIGHT 11/7 at 11:59 pm PST!
To qualify to earn the files you see along this hop, please follow the guides below.

GUIDELINES for HOP
1- Make sure to be a FOLLOWER on each stop along this hop. 
There are 7 in total.
Learn more about HOW TO FOLLOW A BLOG by clicking HERE
2- Leave a comment on each blog to show some love for the inspiration you have just seen! Remember 7 stops, so that means 7 comments in total!
Learn more how to LEAVE A COMMENT by clicking HERE
3- Click on the REQUEST FILES button that will be located on ONE of the stops along the way.  Fill out the form provided and WAIT until you are verified BEFORE closing out your window. 
 If you DO NOT wait for the system to verify you, 
YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE ANY FILES.

**Kindly remember that all our hop files abide by our TERMS OF USE
You can read all about our BLOG HOPS and how to participate HERE

And now my PROJECT!!
I decided to do Donald Duck. This image just cracked me up...because the turkey is sitting on his head making the headdress... I just find that amusing...and sooo Donald is looking for the Turkey....(hence Turkey Crossing on the sign).
I love this new treat box.. it holds (and was designed) to hold a regular Starburst...not the SHARE size..just the regular normal one!  I love it!

Here is Donald (free file today only) on the new SB Platform box!
You can decorate this in so many fun and creative ways!
I also used Harvest Signs, Fall Dies and Let's Talk Turkey,and spring dies (grass)- all from Jaded Blossom!
I added on some Doodlebug Sprinkles and Kraft twine from my stash!
Here is how the Starburst slides in the box part area of the platform.

Here is a nice close up of the ADORABLE Turkey!!



In case you get lost along, be thankful we have the complete line up for you below!


Friday, October 31, 2014

Monster Boxes!!

Hey everyone... do I have some fun little Monster Boxes to share with you today!
How freaking adorable are they?  They are all mini treat sized boxes..they hold quite a bit of hershey kisses..and other small fun snacks .... check out the details on each below!
A BUNDLE of all pictured boxes is available here on FRIDAY! 
MONSTER BOX BUNDLE (save when you buy this)!

Here is Bitzy!









Thursday, October 30, 2014

San Francisco Giants World Series Champs!

Ok ok.. first and foremost..... I am THE most unsporty person you will ever meet.  Yep.. .this household does not watch a single sporting event like EVER.... Never watched a Superbowl, World Cup or World Series....just not our THING... HOWEVER, a good friend of mine is a HUGE San Fran Giants fan....so in honor of their win last night for the 2014 World Series, I created this cute Giants Tokidoki Cactus pup to send to her!  YAY GIANTS!!

I used the mini Nugget Platform base for my catcus pup and add some fun Jaded Blossom products too!
Recipe to make

SVG Cutting Files
Tokidoki Cactus Pup (not available for purchase)
Mini Nugget Platform Holder

Jaded Blossom
Kitty Kitty
Go Team
Candy Wraps
Candy Wrap Dies
Candy Charms and Banner Die

Trendy Twine
Orange Licorice

Tuesday, October 28, 2014

Harumff! Its Gruffin Time!!



Meet Gruffin!
He will be available on FRIDAY....
I added a bridge (see his story below)...on a treat tag and added that to a gusset bag filled with some matching colorful Sixlets!


The gruffest of Squarey Trolls, Gruffin is a grumpy facade who is known for hiding happy monsters and happy feelings under Buffaloney Bridge. There are ways to get through to him, but there is no tried and true method. He’s unpredictable. Tell him a joke he’s heard before, and he might snap you in two. Best to avoid him all together, but if you do run into him (or feel the urge to make him release a happy monster) be prepared for an earth-rattling, “Harumff!!!”

Learn more about Squarey Monsters on their FB Page HERE

Friday, October 24, 2014

What's This? What's This? A Nightmare Before Christmas MINI blog hop!


What's this? What's this?

I can't believe my eyes

What's this? What's this?

another Mini hop surprise!

Its Time!  The Holidays are fast upon us, and so we had to have a mini hop to show our love for "The Nightmare Before Christmas!"

As always, our hops are sponsored by SVG Cutting Files & Jaded Blossom
Sit back and enjoy this MINI blog hop... 
but remember, its only 
24 hours long and ends PROMPTLY at 11:59 PST tonight!

You can earn the free SVG files being showcased by our talented DT by following the guides below!

HOP GUIDELINES
1- Make sure to be a FOLLOWER on each stop along this hop. 
There are 8 in total.
Learn more about HOW TO FOLLOW A BLOG by clicking HERE
2- Leave a comment on each blog to show some love for the inspiration you have just seen! Remember 8 stops, so that means 8 comments in total!
Learn more how to LEAVE A COMMENT by clicking HERE
3- Click on the REQUEST FILES button that will be located on ONE of the stops along the way.  Fill out the form provided and WAIT until you are verified BEFORE closing out your window. 
 If you DO NOT wait for the system to verify you, 
YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE ANY FILES.

**Kindly remember that all our hop files abide by our TERMS OF USE
You can read all about our BLOG HOPS and how to participate HERE

And now for my project!
Now dont go to crazy at what Im about to say.....
I am NOT a huge fan of Nightmare Before Christmas!  I have NEVER sat through the whole thing start to finish.... soooo I just looked at images online and found that at some point Jack gets covered in snow and looks like a snowman. So THAT is where this projects stems from ha ha..
I embossed the body parts and then I took some black twine and stitched his mouth lines. I LOVE texture afterall, so I needed to do something to make him not so plain!
I added him on the NEW file, Fold Over Treat Holder, which holds the 3 X 4 treat bags perfectly.
I used the icicle border from Winter Dies to edge of the top of the holder , and then stamped  a sentiment from Christmas Signs on the Fall Dies (sign board) 
I wanted a nice pop of color to offset all the purple, so that is where the green hat and the pink twine come into play!
oh...and I filled my treat with Yogurt Raisins.. sooo YUMMY....yea, I polished off the bag once the picture was taken and edited! lol
close up of my Jack face!




In case you get lost along the way...here is the complete Mini Blog Line Up:






Thursday, October 23, 2014

Ann's Birthday Bash Blog Hop

Hello! And Welcome to Ann's Surprise Birthday Bash!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANN!


This blog hop has been put together to celebrate Ann's birthday!! 

For those of you who don't know, Ann is the owner of SVG Cutting Files. She also creates all the files we use on our fun hops that you hoppers get for free!! Ann does SO MUCH for so many other people that we have decided to put together this surprise blog hop just for her to help celebrate her Birthday!

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No free files on this hop but there are some prizes and fun involved with this bash!! 

BLOG HOP PRIZES:
We will pick two winners from those who comment and follow all the blogs in this hop.. 
the first prize is a $15 Jaded Blossom Gift Certificate 
and the second prize is a $15 SVG Cutting Files Gift Certificate

GRAND PRIZE:
Anyone who places an order this weekend (no matter how big or small) from SVG Cutting Files will be put into a drawing to win two Jaded Blossom stamp sets of their choice!!

BIRTHDAY PROJECT CONTEST:
Make a Birthday Project (for Ann if you want, or for anyone else) using SVG Cutting Files and upload it to the SVG Cutting Files Galleria on facebook. Upload your photo by 10/31! One winner will win a $25 Jaded Blossom Gift Certificate!

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**THIS IS ANN'S BLOG,
SO PLEASE LEAVE SOME
BIRTHDAY LOVE HERE!!**

Here is the line up in case you get lost.. 

DON'T FORGET TO WISH ANN A HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Wednesday, October 22, 2014

Happy Birthday Cupcake! Its a Beary Sweet Day for you!

Hi everyone...
Today I have some ADORABLE Beary Sweet mini notes to share with you!

I used the Beary Sweet Cupcakes 2 file (available on Friday) and the mini note card bases to make these adorable and yummy cards!

See Candace is not the ONLY DT member that can make awesome cupcakes!!  That's right, I can too!!  (Just in paper form, while she does it in actual edible form! LOL)


I just LOVE making the mini note cards because they come together SUPER FAST and easy!


I used some washi tape from my stash to add to the bottom of each card, jute twine as the cherry stem & of course the perfect complimentary sentiment from Jaded Blossom's Hey Cupcake!
Here is what the full Cupcakes 2 file looks like (available Friday) - how fun are they?
Want to learn more about Beary Sweet? Click the logo below!



Monday, October 20, 2014

Have a Hap Hap Happy Holiday!

Hi everyone..
I wanted to share with you today some super fast but adorable treat holders you can whip up fast for the upcoming holiday season!

Holiday treat tags!!
I made one as a framed tag and the other as a shaker tag so you can see the variations of what you can do with these fun stamps and dies!

 Here are 2 treat tag ideas for 2 totally different holidays!  First is NEW YEARS and then Christmas!  As you can see.. same concept, but you can get 2 totally different looks and effects!
They both use the Treat Tag Die and the Holiday Treat Tag stamp set. What I love about this stamp set is that you get FOUR treat tags stamps.. New Years, 2 Christmas, & Thanksgiving.
I had some Sticky back glitter foam and cut out several treat tag dies in Chipboard to get the desired thickness I wanted and needed. Then I cut one from the foam as well to frame it.
I then Tied the treat tags to the 1 X 6 tube holders and filled with kisses!
I wanted the classic look of New Years so made this in Black, White and Silver.
I cut some fun Stars in the giltter foam as well.
I had some pretty silver ribbon and added some Doodlebug Washi to the end of the tube.

On the Christmas Treat Tag.. the concept was the same as the other, except MORE layers so that I could add a top layer of acetate and add doodlebug sequins for a shaker tag!
Again I wrapped some fun washi to the end of the tube.

You can see in the top right corner of my tag, the chipboard layers.. its about 1/8"-1/4" thick.

I hope this inspires you to make your own fun tags this holiday season! Add them to treat or even just as package toppings. There are so many fun uses for them, you will be on a roll once you get started!



Friday, October 17, 2014

Holiday Collection Blog Hop

Hi everyone...and welcome to the Holiday Collection Blog hop!
The blog hop we put together for you today is a Collection of classic images from the Peanuts/Charlie Brown Holiday TV shows that we have all grown up with!

So sit back and relax as our DT takes you through "Its the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown", "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving" and "A Charlie Brown Christmas".

DON'T FORGET !!!
Our blog hop is for 48 hours ONLY and ends PROMPTLY at 11:59 PST Saturday Night.

Want to earn the files you see along the way?
Then simply follow the guides below!
1- Make sure to be a FOLLOWER on each stop along this hop. There are 13 in total.
Learn more about HOW TO FOLLOW A BLOG by clicking HERE
2- Leave a comment on each blog to show some love for the inspiration you have just seen! Remember 13 stops, so that means 13 comments in total!
Learn more how to LEAVE A COMMENT by clicking HERE
3- Click on the REQUEST FILES button that will be located on ONE of the stops along the way.  Fill out the form provided and WAIT until you are verified BEFORE closing out your window.  If you DO NOT wait for the system to verify you, YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE ANY FILES.

**Kindly remember that all our hop files abide by our TERMS OF USE
You can read all about our BLOG HOPS and how to participate HERE

And now for my project!
Today I decided to make cute Sally, Charlie Brown's little sister!
I placed Sally on the  Tree Tube holder and sized her so that it looks as if she is reaching to add another ornament to the decorated tree.
I tied it off with some red twine.  The 1 X 6 tube is filled with rolos and the sentiment is from Christmas Wishes stamped on a die from Halloween Dies.

close up of Sally!



Here is the complete Blog Line Up in case you lost your way!