Hi my crafty friends,
I hope everyone had a great holiday weekend. I had a great one. Friday was my nieces spa bday party, so I dropped my two girls off and had dinner with the two men in my life. My son and hunny. Saturday was my sons 4th birthday party. We had an awesome Avenger party!!Then Sunday my youngest daughter had a friends bday party to attend so the rest of us got to visit my grandma who lived close by. Then on Monday we all just relaxed and hung out and had a BBQ with family. For those of you who visit know that today is Tuesday challenge over at DCD... This is going to be my last DCD DT project for a little while because I am going to be taking some time to visit with my grandma who has been battling cancer for a little while now and is not doing very well. I want to spend as much time as I can with her right now. So I hope you will still stop by from time to time as I hope to post projects as often as I can. So here is my final project for a while. Hope you enjoy, thanks for stopping by. Happy crafting, Nikki

Enjoy and have fun with this week's challenge. Anything Goes!
Sponsor: Joy's Life


Guest Diva: Cely from http://www.hawaiipaperparty.blogspot.com/ and Glenda from http://glendascards.blogspot.com/

DCD Tuesday challenge

Hi to all my crafty friends.
It's Tuesday already, and you know what that means? Tuesday challenge over at Die cuttin' divas. This weeks challenge is a recipe. So lets see what you can cook up....

Banner, Buttons, and/or Birthday

Sponsor: Dana of imagine what you could do at http://iwycd.blogspot.com/

Guest Diva: 3 Girl JAM

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Create a critter blog hop Day 2

Hi to all my crafty friends
It's day two of this awesome hop.. If you are just starting out you need to go back to the beginning with and start fresh. Here is my project for today. I hope you enjoy, thanks for stopping by. Happy crafting, Nikki

Here is our awesome line up:


Ashley - http://theglamoroussideofscrapping.blogspot.com* START HERE!*
Nicolette- http://beyondscrapin.blogspot.com
Tanner - http://www.mrcricutcrazy.com/
Jamie - http://scrapqueen141.blogspot.com/
Rachelle - http://creationsbyRachelle.blogspot.com
nikki- http://creationsbymommy.com/ * THIS IS ME!!*
Haidee: http://created2bunique.blogspot.com/
Kathy: http://kathyand3kids.blogspot.com
Monica www.monicascreativemadness.com
Jamie - http://jamielindstromdesigns.com
Jamie- http://jamiek711designs.blogspot.com/
CallyAnn-http://callyanncraftycreations.blogspot.com
Dena: http://missdjones.blogspot.com/
Sheila http://2pawprints.blogspot.com
Angela-http://creativecraftin.blogspot.com



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Create a critter blog hop Day1

Hi to all my crafty friends
Happy Saturday:) What a treat we have for you today!!! It's a create a critter themed blog hop... Come hop with us and see all the amazing little critters we have come up with....There will be ideas, prizes, new and old friends and just good old hopping fun:) Hope you enjoy,thanks for stopping by.Happy crafting, Nikki

Here is our awesome line up for today

Ashley - http://theglamoroussideofscrapping.blogspot.com * Start here*
Nicolette- http://beyondscrapin.blogspot.com
Tanner - http://www.mrcricutcrazy.com/
Jamie - http://scrapqueen141.blogspot.com/
Rachelle - http://creationsbyRachelle.blogspot.com
nikki- http://creationsbymommy.com/* This is ME!*
Haidee: http://created2bunique.blogspot.com/
Kathy: http://kathyand3kids.blogspot.com
Monica www.monicascreativemadness.com
Jamie - http://jamielindstromdesigns.com
Jamie- http://jamiek711designs.blogspot.com/
CallyAnn-http://callyanncraftycreations.blogspot.com
Dena: http://missdjones.blogspot.com/
Sheila http://2pawprints.blogspot.com
Angela-http://creativecraftin.blogspot.com
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Hi to all my crafty friends,
It's time for another challenge over at Die Cuttin' Divas. This weeks theme is GARDENS: Here is my project I hope you like it. Good luck and thanks for stopping by.Happy crafting, Nikki

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"May I have this dance" DT combined Hop!!!

Hi my crafty friends
Happy Friday!! Today is a special day because it's my very first DT combined hop. Join both of these awesome teams in a fun and exciting hop.. Thanks for stopping by. Happy crafting, Nikki

Welcome to the May I Have This Dance Hop!

Projects showcased in this hop will have the theme of Dance or Music.

 

This hop is hosted by Made Especially 4 You challenge blog.  

The talented DT of ME4Y is joined by the stellar creativity of the Die Cuttin' Diva DT.

Here is my project...

Don't forget to check out my giveaway HERE!

AWESOME SPONSORS

$20 Gift Certificate to online store.

Stamp and Create

In honor of all of the mother's out there, receive 10% off your whole order from May 11th - 13th!!

Bundle of Hand-Dyed Crinkle Ribbon

Little Scrap Pieces   $25 Gift Certificate to online store

As Cute as a Button

 





  $20 Gift Certificate to online store

Adams Acres

$25 Gift Certificate to online store

Paper Piecings by Nikki

Here are the rules:

YOU MUST COMMENT ON EVERY STOP TO BE ELIGIBLE TO WIN. YOU WILL HAVE UNTIL SUNDAY, MAY 13TH TO HOP.

WINNERS WILL BE POST ON MADE ESPECIALLY 4 YOU ON TUESDAY, MAY 15TH.

Time to hop along....

Ashley http://especiallymade.blogspot.com

Nikki http://www.creationsbymommy.com/

Pam http://scrappinfabpam.blogspot.com
Patty http://creativediva98.blogspot.com/

Karen http://simplyfrenzied-karen.blogspot.com
Eileen www.scrappingactuary.blogspot.com

Candy http://candyscraftcorner.blogspot.com/

Robin http://www.thecricutscrapper.blogspot.com/
Gerda http://cardscreations.blogspot.com/

Cyndy http://arcyscraps.blogspot.com/

Georgiana http://carsonscricutcreations.blogspot.com/

Laura www.scrappinaroundtheclock.blogspot.ca
Jessica http://paperdeckerations.blogspot.com/

Kristy http://scraptasticalkreations.blogspot.com

Beckie http://justbcreativecrazy.blogspot.com/

Don't forget to check Made Especially 4 You  on May 15th to see who Mr. Random Number Generator Chooses for the Grand-Prize Winners.

Baby shower X 2

Hi my crafty friends
Today Im gong to share with you two cards I made for my cousin and cousin in law who are both pregnant and having their showers next month. Lucky for me their having a boy and a girl so I was able to make the same card for both just having to switch up the colors:) I hope you enjoy and thanks for stopping by. Happy crafting, Nikki

Stampin' up! supplies
Blushing bride card stock#119796
Blushing bride marker#119801
Blushing bride ink#119786
Basic black ink#101179
Dotted scallop ribbon border punch#119275
Whisper white card stock#100730
Bashful blue card stock#105120
Bashful blue marker#105111
Bashful blue ink#105209
Perfect polka dot folder#117335
Big shot#113439
Framelits(Label collection)#125598
Curly cute#120510
Baby bundle#120576

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DCD Color Challenge

Hi my crafty friends
Today is Tuesday so you know what that means... Color challenge over at Die cuttin divas. This challenge was fun but It was hard for me to create something that wasn't Halloween. These colors made my spooky inspirations come out but Ill save those for later in the year, lol! So here is what I was able to come up with. I hope you enjoy. Happy crafting, Nikki
Sponsor this week is: Bug Bites-stamp set
Our Talented guest designer this week is: Sandee visit her HERE

Stampin' up1 supplies
Basic black card stock#121045
Basic black ink#101179
Elegant eggplant#105126
Elegant eggplant ink#105210
Wisteria wonder card stock#122922
3/8"Ruffled ribbon#122976(Calypso coral)
Blossom petals builder#121808
Build a blossom#121994
Regal brads#119737
Designer fabric brads(Summer smooches)#125589
Paper piercing tool#116631
A word for you#120528
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Big Giveaway!!

Big Giveaway!!

Hello My Crafty Friends,
Ok just wanted to throw this out there..Seriously if YOU have ever thought about becoming a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator don't delay and JOIN us HERE:) You will LOVE being a part of our family!!

If you would like to become a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator and enjoy all the PERKS of being a Stampin' Up Demonstrator like I do. Click HERE for more details on how to join our  team .It's been so rewarding to have been a part of this company these last 7 months and to know that all our dedication pays off and to be able to experience how Stampin' Up! puts together such rewarding and fun events for us Demonstrators.  Thank you Stampin' Up!


    To show my appreciate and excitement for all the great things stampin' up! has showed me I will be giving away all these goodies to one lucky winner!!! Please read the rules below on how to win!!! Thank You! Thank you!!

I truly APPRECIATE every one of YOU and Hope you will think about joining my Team!!!

Rules for give away:
Become a follower
Share giveaway on your blog or facebook
Share with me your favorite SU product or look through our catalog and tell me something you wish you had and why...
That's it!!
Winner will be picked on June 1st..
Happy crafting, Nikki

Stylin' stampin' squad hop!!!

Hi may crafty friends
Its time for another hop with the awesome and talented ladies from the Stylin' Stampin' squad. This months theme was a lot of fun. We got to use some of our new Summer smooches products that were available for a special time in April. Don't worry though they all will be back in the new catalog June 1st.

 card has a slit opening. I thought this was very unique..

 perfect little holder for our simply pressed cookies and a flavored tea bag..

Here is my creations which i got the idea from  my Woo hoo stampers! event a few weeks ago.I hope you enjoy. Thanks for stopping by.

Here is our awesome line up for today's hop just in case you get lost:)

1. Shellie G. of Creative Electica
2. Annie L. of Love Me Cards
3. Pam S. of Stampin' in the Sun!
4. Nancy B. of Lady Stamps a Lot
6. Rose C. of Stamp with Rose
7. Tonya B. of Stampin' with Tonya
8. Dawn S. of Dawn's Creative Chalet
9. Patricia T. of Sunnyone Stampin'
10. Heather W. of Heather's Stampin' Blog
11. Pamela W. of Stinky Tofu
12. Marla R. of Marla's Stampin' Spot
13. Darcy J. of DJ's Stampin' Place
14. Nicole B. of Creations by Mommy
16. Kim R. of Stamping with Kim

DCD Challenge

Hi my crafty friends,
Happy Tuesday! Can you believe its already May? Boy is this year flying by. Sorry for such a short post today but I've been very busy with several different family matters. I will be back to my self shortly. Here is my take on the Die Cuttin' Divas challenge sketch for this week. I hope you enjoy. Thanks for stopping by. Happy Crafting, Nikki

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If you decide to become a new demonstrator with Stampin' Up!, the choice is yours to put together a kit with any of our current high-quality products--you can choose up to $125 worth of any Stampin' Up! products! you'll also receive a business supplies pack (valued at $65) to create a kit with a total value of $190 that still ships for FREE!You can click HERE for more details about joining my team..... On top of this awesome deal don't forget as a demo you get 20% off of all your personal purchases, that's right 20% off!!! You can contact me at my WEBSITE or my EMAIL for any questions.
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