Halloween Blog Hop

Welcome to the Halloween Blog hop hosted by very Talented  Yolanda.
You should of came from her blog if not you will want to go and check it out. She has lined up incredible talent to show you some fun Halloween projects.

So sit back and enjoy the hop -- don't worry it won't be too scary.

Here is the full line up:
1. Yolonda http://craftyscentiments.blogspot.com/ >>> Starting point<<<<

2. Terri http://scrappinwiththebug.blogspot.com/ >>> You Are Here<<<<

3. Brenda http://happyscrapper64.blogspot.com >> Next Up <<<<<

4. Liz http://lizziesworldofcrafting.blogspot.com

5. Sophia http://glitternglow.blogspot.com

6. Wanda http://greenapplescrapper.blogspot.com/

7. Becka http://www.creationswithbecka.blogspot.com/

8. Tammy http://www.scrapcavecreations.com/

9. Michele http://www.michelegreen.com/

10. Betsy http://betsymcreates.blogspot.com/

11. Tracie http://www.thecraftytouch.blogspot.com/

12. Sherry http://macybella.blogspot.com/

13. Terri http://tdycreativegal.blogspot.com/

14. Amy www.clearlystamping.blogspot.com
 

15. Paulette http://scrapalette.blogspot.com/

For this blog hop
I made 2 card  the first one I used this  cute cartridge Teddy Bear Parade.
Witch Bear Card:
Witch Bear A2 card
The card is 5 1/2 x 4 1/4"
Cartridge:
Teddy Bear Parade
Bear cut at 3" w/ all layers
I added a little 1/4" banner to add the sticker to a few pop dots on the bear and banner.

The second card is is also a witch but a cute/sweet witch.

The stamp set is from Inky Antics called Halloween Witch Honey Pop. This is a stamp that you are suppose to use on the inside of a card w/ the special Honey Pop paper, however, I just wanted it to be on the outside. That is the great part with Inky Antic stamp sets. I colored this witch with my Spectrum Noir Markers and added a some detail w/ my glitter pen.

The card base is DCWV - cards
The paper for both cards is also from DCWV - I used my favorite Halloween pack Bewitched. I seriously might just run out of DCWV Bewitched paper. I love the bright pinks, purple, and traditional orange black.
The Happy Halloween, Get Candy, and the three little banners are  from SRM sticker borders.

The gems are from Queen and Company.

What would a blog hop be with out blog candy???

Well up for grabs will be this Cute Halloween stamp set, a set of Halloween glitters and this little pumpkin stamp.
 Just leave a comment by Wednesday 10/24 and I will draw a random winner on 10/25. Winner will have 1 week to email me back to claim the prize.

Hope you enjoy and
Happy Scrappin'

Dia Reyes Blog Hop...

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Card #2
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Welcome to the Dia Reyes Blog Hop sponsored by Gaby from http://www.gabycreates.com/. A few weeks ago I was honored that Gaby had asked me to participate in this blog hope. Initially I was shocked and then I became scared. I have never ever been asked to be part of a blog hop. I have only "hopped" along. I actually made 2 cards, because I thought just about the 1 side of the Three Kings, after Ready Gaby's statement about the Three Kings I made a different one.
If you haven't had the chance read about other cultures traditions I would highly recommend it.


So Gaby is doing something a little different with her hop, hope it will be fun for you all.
Here are the Rules:
You must leave a comment on each of the designers blog to be eligible for the grand prize.
Along the way some designers will have a word. You will need to collect those words and then email the phrase to Gaby.

Sorry: I don't have a word or phrase but please leave a comment and Hop to the next project.

Here is the order of the hop:

Gaby http://www.gabycreates.com/
Yolie http://www.justyolie.com/
Dorcas http://4craftyangels.blogspot.com/
Sandra http://365daysofcricut.blogspot.com/
Dalis http://www.stampergirl.com/
Madison http://funkycards.blogspot.com/
Donna http://donnamundinger-popsicletoes.blogspot.com/
Martha C http://dreamofcrafting.blogspot.com/
Patti/Martha http://pattisscrapingtime.blogspot.com/
SweetSassyDiva http://sweetsassydiva-gspot.blogspot.com/
Erika http://www.cricutlove1.blogspot.com/
Melin http://www.cookingwithcricut.com/
Patty T http://mynameisscrappy.blogspot.com/
Jess http://www.kinderstampo.com/
Ivette http://allaboutmeandmyscrapbook.blogspot.com/
Maria Elena http://www.mariaelenaworld.blogspot.com/
Terri S http://scrappinwiththebug.blogspot.com/ ***Thats Me***
Karla http://kalittlescrapcorner.blogspot.com/ Up next

Elsa http://www.cricutlvr.blogspot.com/
Jessica http://www.thatzuneek.blogspot.com/
Cristina http://www.craftingwithcristina.com/


Here is some more information The presents are not received on Christmas, for Christmas is a celebration of Life of Our Savior.
The children's celebration of receiving presents is not until January 6th, "el día de Reyes", the day of the Kings, or the Wise Men Day. It is the Magi who brought the presents to the Baby Jesus, thus, they bring the toys to the boys and girls who have been good. The children place their shoes by the window, so the Magi place the present in the shoe. It the present is bigger than the shoe, it will be placed next to it. Many children, get a new pair of shoes for a present.

El dia de Reyes is celebrated with a "Merienda" consisting of hot chocolate and "The Rosca de Reyes". "La Merienda is the meal that takes. place any time between 5 P.M. and 7 P.M. it is not a heavy meal but the equivalent of "High Tea".

The Rosca de Reyes is a big oval wreath made out of egg bread (like an egg bagel, but huge) with dry fruit decorations and sprinkled sugar on top, but inside, there is a little ceramic doll which represents the Baby Jesus. The person who gets the piece of bread with the Baby, must be the Godparent of the Baby Jesus in the celebration of the Candelaria, on February 2nd.

**** Here is the details of the Cards.
Card 1
Beige paper - scrap works
Black/brown- bazzil
Red/Purple/ Teal - DCWV
Red polka dots - My Minds Eye
Silver SEI Chocolat Mouse

The 3 kings were cut from Winter Frolic - at 2"
The camel Winter Frolic at 3"
Baby Jesus Winter Frolic at 3"

The "We Three Kings" cut at 3" also.
Stickles Red/Silver/ Gold
There cute little faces were from PKS stamps.

Card 2
The card was cut at 5.5 using Christmas Card
The pearl purple/blue back ground cut at 5"

The Three kings were cut at 2.5" from Winter Frolic
The gold was just scraps I had around

The presents on the inside was cut at 1.25" from Winter Frolic
The shoes were cut from Paisley at 1.5"
The purple was scraps.
I used Star Dust stickles to "bling" it up on the out side.
White gel pen to stitch around the edging.
I hope you enjoy and thanks for joining us on the BLOG HOP.

Happy Scrappin'

Día de los Muertos

Go Visit Gaby at http://www.gabycreates.com/ or her BFF www.scrapbookaholicbyabby.com/
For there upcoming Blog hop.

Here are some of the details (as taken from Gaby's website).

>>My BFF and I will be hosting our very own and first
Dia de los Muertos/Day of the Death Blog Hop!!
This coming Nov. 1st and 2nd!!
All of the Ladies joining us are very talented and FAMOUS!
You will be amazingly surprised!!
I will provide the line-up very, very soon!

This is a bit of history about Dia de los Muertos which is celebrated on Nov. 2nd
Day of the Dead (Spanish: Día de los Muertos) is a holiday celebrated in Mexico and other countries. The holiday focuses on gatherings of family and friends to pray for and remember friends and family members who have died. The celebration occurs on November 2. Traditions connected with the holiday include building private altars honoring the deceased using sugar skulls, marigolds, and the favorite foods and beverages of the departed and visiting graves with these as gifts.
The Day of the Dead is a time of celebration. (http://www.wikipedia.org).

Looks like its gonna be HUGE...

Can't wait, I am a huge fan of SEI.