Sock Monkey Blog Hop! Help Me Name My Sweet Monkey Girl! :-)

I was beyond excitied when I was asked to be a part of this months blog hop! As many of you know, I collect all things Sock Monkey! My tallest is an incrediable 4 feet tall! I have quilts and even Christmas Stockings with Sock Monkeys but I have never made an actual sock monkey before. So what could be better but to create a special monkey, the very first sock monkey, for my studio!

  

   

When Creativty Knocks is the sponsor for December’s Designer Crafts Blog Connection Hop along with FoxRiver (Orginal Rockford Red Heel), Rit and JudiKins!

So head on over and Create an account on WhenCreativityKnocks.com using the entry code sockmonkey to be entered to win a sock monkey prize valued at over $40.

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•Sock Monkeys Go BanAnas WCK VideoBook

•One (1) sewn Sock Monkey body ready to be stuffed

•One (1) pair FoxRiver: Oringal Rockford Red Heel Socks

•Button Eyes, needle, floss and stuffing

•Prize package worth over $40.00

 27 very talented designers each recieved a package that contained the When Creativity Knocks Sock Monkeys Go BanAnas WCK VideoBook,(Which I must say is AWESOME!) one pair of FoxRiver: Original Rockford Red Heel socks, a JudiKins monkey rubber stamp and any three colors of Rit dye they chose. We were then given a couple of weeks to watch the how-to video and come up with our own Sock Monkeys.

I decided to create a traditional sock monkey with a few extras.  I used the leftover pieces of the sock to create hair for my sweet monkey.  I also sewed on earrings and created her a necklace and bracelet as well as a pillowcawse dress.  I absolutely love how she turned out and cannot wait for you to help me name her!

Supplies:

Sewing Machine with Cream Colored Thread

Sock Monkeys Go BanAnas WCK VideoBook

http://www.whencreativityknocks.com/

3 FoxRiver Original Rockford Red Heel Socks

http://www.foxsox.com/Catalog/category.aspx?code=ROCK

Polyester Fiberfil

Moda Funky Monkey Polka Dot Fabric

Red Grosgrain Ribbon

Red Wire and various seed beads

The Sock Monkey assembly took very little time.  Less than 1 1/2  hours and that was not working on it the whole time.  The dress and jewelry took probably close to that same amount of time.  So for around 3 hours or so I ended up with an adorable Sock Monkey I will treasure for years to come!

When Creativity Knocks will be selling our very first 2012 WCK Sock Monkeys Go BanAnas eCalendar for $1.99 that will include many Sock Monkeys from the Videobook as well as the Blog Hop.

Be sure to Reserve you copy today!!

Any blog hop reader who goes to www.WhenCreativityKnocks.com to order the Sock Monkey Go BanAnas WCK VideoBook will receive $2.00 off and a free copy of 2012 WCK Scok Monkeys Go BanAnas eCalendar

The coupon code is: sockmonkeybloghop

Now, I need your help!  I need a creative name for my sweet new addition to my Sock Monkey family!  Can you help me name her?  I would love your suggestions!

Who ever comes up with the most creative name for my sweet Monkey girl will be sent the Judikins Sock Monkey Rubber Stamp.  (So sorry for the photo.  I am allergic to Rubber and my stamp is in a plastic baggie!)

Be sure to hop on to the next designer.  The button is on the right hand side of my blog.

Twilight Fan Club Layout! In Honor Of The Release Of Breaking Dawn!

I decided to bump this post to the top in honor of the movie Breaking Dawn that is being released tonight at mightnight in theaters!  My best friends and I along with my oldest daughter are going to the first showing at midnight tonight and cannot wait!  We have had our tickets since the first announcement that they were available to purchases!  If any of you out there are have not read the Twilight Saga by Stephanie Meyers you are really missing out!  You will fall in love with the characters and be forever changed!  I highly reccomend them all!  So here's to all of the die hard fans like my daughter and I!

Do you have a die-hard Twilight fan like I do? My 15 year old, Abigail, was given the whole Twilight series for Christmas and belive it or not, she read all 4 books in less than a week! We would go out to eat she would bring her book with her and hap-hazardly eat while she was reading. We would have to make her turn her light off sometimes at 3 and 4 am and had to take her cell phone away so she would quit reading my the light of it at night! She is what I would call a die-hard twilight fan!

I created the Twilight Edward Fan Club Layout using Cricut Design Studio, The Cricut Expression and a 12x24 Mat. The Cricut Cartridges I used were Home Decor, Plantin Schoolbook, Storybook, Happily Ever After and Opposites Attract. Prism Cardstocks were used to create this layout. I used the Inkabilities white pen by Ranger. As always, I used the Tombow Mono Aqua Liquid Adhesive Glue in the Blue Bottle! It just take a dot and holds like no tomorrow! I buy this glue by the Box!!! (I am always afraid that I am going to run out of it!)

Here is the Twilight Edward Fan Club Layout.cut file. You are welcome to download this layout for your own personal use but please do not sell, give away or teach from my layouts. Have fun with this layout and be sure to link your finished project to my blog by leaving a comment!

NOTE:  Abby is now 17 and still as big of a fan as ever!  We are all so excited about the Breaking Dawn release!

I LOVE COMMENTS!  :-)

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Flip-Pal™ Mobile Scanner Designer Crafts Connection Blog Hop!!!

Welcome to the Designer Crafts Connection Flip-Pal™ mobile scanner Blog Hop.  I was so excited to be chosen to help tell the world about the Flip-Pal™ mobile scanner.   I was absolutely blown away when I pulled it out of the box!  Everything that you need is right there including the batteries, a SD card and the USB Port that you plug your SD card into along with Color Correction and Photo Stitching Software.  When I tell you this was amazingly simple, I am not exagerating!  The Photo Stitching software does all of the work for you!  All you have to do is scan your item in and select the photos you want stitched togther and viola' your photo is perfect!  I could not believe the speed and quality that this scanner produces.  Just think of all the possibilities!  Now you can scan in your 12x12 layouts and shrink them into an 8x8 format for gifts and more! 

I decided to take some of my grandfather's memorbilia from WWII and create a Scrapbook of some of the photos and items that are unique.  My son Abraham just loves history and I think that this will be one of his favorite books to read and look at.  Here are a few of the pages that have been created so far and I have TONS more to complete.  :-)

If you are not already a subscriber to my blog, be sure to subscribe.  I will be uploading a video on how easy this machine is to use in the next few days!  I will also be updating this blog to let you know how you can win your very own Flip-Pal™ mobile scanner.  Our blog hop has been given one to give away.  We are just waiting to find out exactly how you will be entering the giveaway!

HINT:  It is so easy, you can even operate it one handed!  :-) 

If you would like more information on the Flip-Pal™ mobile scanner you can visit:

http://flip-pal.com/

and

http://flip-pal.com/blog/

Here are a few more photos I scanned in that will eventually make it into the book.

 

Just remeber that you are only supposed to scan in items that are your own.  When you scan things that are not yours, it can be for personal use ONLY. You aren't allowed to sell them or claim them as yours. You probably already knew that, but many people do not.

My Flip-Pal™ mobile scanner was sent to me to try out.  I was and am not expected to return this item or gift after my review period.

Be sure to click the Designer Crafts Connection Button on the right to hop to the next blog!  :-)

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Westcott Blog Hop!

*Actual prize assortment may vary slightly

*Must be shipped to a US Address only!

I was so excited last month when the shipping people started ringing my doorbell! The first box I received was from Westcott; it arrived with a cutting mat, several pairs of scissors and a cutting knife. The second arrived from Duckbrand; it arrived with sheets of ducktape as well as Hello Kitty Tape, Gold Coin Tape, Pink Tape and Pink and Black Zebra Tape.  The third arrived from Velcro Brand with sheets and rolls of Verlco.  I could not wait to get started!

Today, I will be posting 2 projects.  The first project is made using  Duck Tape and Westcott Scissors and the Cutting Mat.  My BFF Shan made this project for me.  Thanks Shan!  Who knew that Duck Tape was made out of Latex? (Unfortunately, I have an anaphylactic allergy to Latex in any form.)  Shan was a true lifesaver!  She was so impressed how easily the Westcott Non Stick Scissors cut through the tape with no problem what so ever!  The mat was great for laying the tape out to work with.· Westcott Brand® Scissors are the WORLD’S FAVORITE SCISSORS™ meaning Westcott sells more scissors than any other manufacturer in the world!

The second project was reupholstering a Chair for my daughter Anika's bedroom. I used the cutting mat and knife for cut strips of fabric for the base of the seat and using my Cricut Expression 2 to cut out the Cat for the top of it!  The strips were cut in various widths.  I love how it turned out!

I am planning on painting the chair white in the near future but that will need to happen on a day that it is not windy!  :-)

Be sure to subscribe to my blog as I will be posting other projects throughout the month using these amazing products!  You don't want to miss out on any of them! :-)

· Westcott Brand® Titanium Bonded Non Stick Scissors are the BEST Non Stick Scissors on the market that never get stuck and can easily cut through Sticky Back VELCRO®, Duck Tape and multiple layers of fabric and other materials!

· Titanium bonded blades are 3 times harder than stainless steel and never need sharpening!
· Westcott Brand® Cutting Tools have the best performance! The 3” scissors can even cut through 5 layers of fabric!

· Westcott Brand® Cutting Tools are ergonomic and come in several different color options!

Hope you enjoy the projects and keep on a hopping!

Remember before you head to the next blog to subscribe to this blog so you don't miss out on any of the project to be posted!

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The Mixology Crafts Winner announced! :-)

Thanks so much to everyone who participated!  You all rock!  Head on over to MixologyCrafts for a complete list of all the winners!

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Cricut Expression 2 Live Chat in less than 20 more minutes!

Don't miss out on our Live Chat in less than 20 minutes!  You are not going to want to miss this!  We have a grand prize being given away during our live chat!

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Attention Gypsy owners!! 6ft. Extension Cable Compatible With The Gypsy and The Cricut Now Available Here!!!

Did you get a Gypsy for Christmas or Valentines Day?  Are you looking for the perfect gift for yourself that will make using your Gypsy so much easier?

Don't delay...Get your Extension Cable today!

Please allow 10-12 Business Days for your Order to be Processed, Packaged and Shipped Out.

Kendra's 6ft. Extension Cable

Kendra's 6ft. Extension Cable!

Are you frustrated with how short the Gypsy cable is?

Do you ever wish that you could make it just a little bit longer?

Do you use both the Gypsy and Cricut Design Studio and get tired of switching between two cords?

Well, do I have the solution for you!

I have an Extension cable now available that works with the Gypsy and the Cricut Design Studio.

6ft. Extension Cable compatible with the Cricut!

It is a 6 foot cable that plugs directly into your Cricut, Cricut Expression, Cricut Create or Cricut Cake!
No longer do you have to reach over your Cricut, turn your Cricut around or turn it over in order to get your
Gypsy or Computer plugged it.
It is truly a must have for your Scrapbooking and Cricut needs! 
They are available for a limited time for only $10.00 each plus shipping!  Insurance is available if desired. 
\If you have any questions, be sure to E-mail me!

The Extension Cable Plugged In!

The Gypsy Plug and the Extension Cable Connected!

The Gypsy, Extension Cable And The Cricut All Connected!

NOTE:  This Cable Does Not Replace Any Of The Gypsy Cables!!!
It Is Used In Addition To The Original Cables!

Harvest Napkin Ring

Just wanted to share my latest project with you!

It is a true Trash to Treasure project!  

It was super simple to create and very economical.  The materials were only a toilet paper roll, some fabric and various Bazzill Cardstock and of course the Cricut Expression, and the Simply Scarecrow Cricut Cartridge!

If you want my instructions be sure to head on over to Mixology Crafts!  Hope to see you over there!  :-)

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Grandparent Memories - Yudu Paint Smock

Some of my fondest memories as a child was going to Indiana to visit my Grandma and Grandpa McCormick.  Gowing up, my Grandma always had us painting and creating all summer long.  I used to beg my Mom and Dad to let me go visit year after year. 

With this and Back To School in mind, I created this Paint Smock using a Men's Oxford Button Down  Dress Shirt that I purchased at Goodwill for only $3.50!  I used to make these for my students when I taught preschool many years ago; it was a great way to let the kiddos get messy painting and protect their school clothes at the same time.  With a small amount of time invested you can create a one of a kind Paint Smock for your child too!

This particular Paint Smock fits a large age range of children.

From my 17 year old Abigail

Here is a close up of the artwork

A little more detail closer up

 ScrappinCricut's Yudu Paint Smock Part 1

ScrappinCricut's Yudu Paint Smock Part 2

Paint Smock PDF instructions
Paint Smock .cut file
Paint Smock .gypsy file

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The Designers Grafts Blog Connection Blog Hop!
You could win a Birthday Bash Cricut Cartridge!

Head on over to Mixology Crafts for tons of more projects!

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