Sunday, January 22, 2012

Samantha's Cricut Creations 1st anniversary blog hop!

Welcome to Samantha's Cricut Creations 1st anniversary blog hop! 

If you have just hopped on the tour, please go to Samantha's blog at http://www.samanthascricutcreations.blogspot.com to start at the beginning. If you have arrived from Mallika's,   www.missnotsogoodwithwords.blogspot.com you are in the right place. 

The hop theme today is crafty anniversary.   I took me awhile to decide on what to prepare to celebrate Samantha's first anniversary with her blog.  And what a fantastic blog it is, I might add!  She has so many great ideas and has come a long way in the past year with her blog.  So, I finally decided on a HUGE shout out to her for her special day.  Hope you enjoy and Congratulations Samantha!!

Base of Card


Owl from Cricut Cartridge Paisely . 
 






inside of card




Recipe for card my "Woot Woot" card:

Base-7 1/2 x 10 1/2 (folded and scored in half)
        -printed paper from page 38 of the Cricut Imagine cartridge Enjoy the Seasons

Owl- cut out at 3 3/4" from the Cricut cartridge Paisley page 42 (I pop dotted each layer)
        -Flower - cut at 1" (pop dotted)
        -goggly eyes
        -bling
        -faux stiching
        -inked the edges

Branch- cut out at 3 3/4" from Cricut cartridge Create a Critter page 25
             - embossed with Distressing stripes Cuttlebug folder
             -Leaves were crinkled and ink distressed with Tim Holtz Wild Honey ink

"Woot Woot" - cut out at 1" from the Paisley Cricut cartridge page 43
                         - ink distressed with Tim Holtz Vintage Photo

Inside the card I used the Owl shadow and layered "Happy Blogiversary" over the top.

"Happy Blogiversary" was cut using the Lyrical Letters Cricut cartridge and my Gypsy.  They were cut out at 1.82"  I also ink distressed them to help them stand out.

Well that is it for me today.  I hope you enjoy your time here with me, but you still have one more stop to make before Samantha's Hop is done.  The next stop on the hop is Amy's. You can find her at www.scrapthissavethat.blogspot.com.  


Here is the entire list of the Blog Hop in case you just hopped on...

  1. Samantha www.samanthascricutcreations.blogspot.com
  2. Chris www.snowboundchris.blogspot.com
  3. Erica www.mycricutcraftroom.blogspot.com
  4. Jenn www.scraphappensembellishit.blogspot.com
  5. Paula www.morethanfavors.blogspot.com
  6. Laura www.laurascraftsandmore.com
  7. Jenny www.crazyaboutcricut.blogspot.com
  8. Elizabeth www.217creations.com
  9. Cori www.createdbycori.blogspot.com
  10. Mallika www.missnotsogoodwithwords.blogspot.com
  11. Tess www.hiltonlife.blogspot.com
  12. Amy E www.scrapthissavethat.blogspot.com

Thanks for stopping.  And if you are interested in some 'SURPRISE blog candy', become a follower of my page and help me think of a name for my personal crafting blog I will be switching over too.  Don't forget your contact information in case you win.
Hope to see you soon!  

Tess




 





20 comments:

Dawn, RI said...

cute card.
Dawn RI

Samantha said...

Love the owl, and your color choices! Thank you so much for being part of my hop! I wish you great luck as you start your craft blog!

Samantha :)

Liz said...

This is so cute! I love owls and your use of colors is so eye catching! I agree, it can take a while to figure out what to do, but once those creative ideas come, this can be the result. Great job!


Liz Seubert
17eroses@gmail.com

Riti said...

supercute card!!!
love that OWL!!

Tfs
hugs,
Riti

AK Chris said...

What a great card!

Sabrina Marie said...

very cute card. i like

Mommy's Crafty Creations said...

Cute card!

Veronica
mommyscraftycreations.blogspot.com
mommyscraftycreations at gmail dor com

Suzy said...

I love owls! Great card!
Suzanne suzyq28024@gmail.com

Lady Fair said...

I love this owl, I'm going to have to pull out that cartridge. Ideas for a craft blog name, um, that's a tough one. How about Crafty Creations by Tess or Crafting with Whimsy? Good luck with your new blog!
lflinesatcomcastdotnet

pruttybird said...

how cute is that owl ... great job on your card!

pruttybird at comcast dot net

Tanya said...

Cute! Love the owl :)

Tanya
phenis2031 at yahoo dot com
http://scrappylandusa.blogspot.com

lmkindell1 said...

Such a beautifuly colorful card.

Linda
lmkindell1@verizon.net
lindashappyplace.blogspot.com

Crafty Lady said...

Cute little owl...

marg0006 said...

sweet card.

marg00062verizon.net
Loving Scrapper101

LeighAnnH said...

Just found your blog through Samantha's blog hop. Great card! As for the new blog name...hmmm...how 'bout "Sharing Tess's Talents"?

Samantha J Designs (Wife2TJ) said...

LOVE Your card!!! I am a HUGE Owl lover <3 This is absolutely Adorable!!! tfs :-)

-Samantha :-)
SamanthaJDesigns @ hotmail.com

Josie0602 said...

Really cute owl card! I love the bright colors!
Tracy
http://scrappininthewoods.blogspot.com

Laura (tweetyb) said...

So cute!! Love the owls!!
Laura :)
http://www.laurascraftsandmore.com/
tweetyb@satx.rr.com

Amy E said...

What an adorabe card!! I love it!!

For your new crafting blog, how about Talented Tess, or Tess' Talents? Or Timely Creations by Tess? Hmmm that's all I have for now! Maybe if you tell a little bit more about your blog,some great name idea will pop up!

Oh, and I'm your newest follower!

amyis300 AT hotmail DOT com
scrapthissavethat.blogspot.com

Mary said...

I love this card. I have something for you on my blog.Hugs~Mary M
http://mary-fortheloveofart.blogspot.com/2012/01/new-award-and-little-purse.html