I'm Back! AND...I have a winner!

First, I wanted to let you guys know who won this cute, new spring owl from the Scrapping Everyday Miracles blog hop...

The winner is CARRIE B.! Here's what Carrie had to say...

"Love the stuff that I have bought from you in the past! Would LOVE to win that owl! Thanks for the chance! I AM a follower! Can't wait to see what you have lined up for Monday!!! "

Her comment totally made me smile! :) Carrie, I have contacted you and will send your owl this week!

We have returned from a glorious week on the beach in Hilton Head Island, S.C. The weather was unbelievable, and we really had so much fun everyday cramming in loads of beach time! The kids had a blast finding treasure on the beach...

 Starfish and shells... even Wrigley found a starfish and a couple jelly fish... yikes- glad they were dead!

 My cousins beach wedding was beautiful. We all had a great time and the bride was stunning.

Just a few photo shares today. I am itching to craft! I made LOTS of new felties on the long drive down and I hope to get them in the Etsy shop tomorrow. Have a great night! ;)

Celebrating Today...

We are celebrating tonight! My cousin is getting married while we are here at the beach. I can't say that I have ever been to a beach wedding, and Anna is so excited that she gets to go! She has never seen a real life bride! ;) This is the card I made for the new, happy couple...

I love the soft colors and the ivory seam binding ribbon with a vintage button makes it a bit romantic, don't cha think? Enjoy your day... hope the sun is shining on you!

Stamp: Paper Smooches

Scrapping Everyday Miracles- Challenge #1

Hello, friends! Today is the first challenge over at the brand spankin' new blog, Scrapping Everyday Miracles! Be sure to check out the blog for some awesome inspiration!

Hopefully you had a chance to hop with us this last week and check out the DT and their awesome work. Each of the Design Team members made a layout showing what God is doing in their life, focusing on the little things....those everyday miracles!

My layout is of my daughter, Anna. She finds such happiness in the everyday, little things. She loves to swing, climb trees, gets giddy over finding a bug, she always brings her own sunshine. She is such a blessing!

Now it is your chance...

Little Things Challenge... What kind of everyday little things is God showing you in your life?

Don't forget our Scrap TWIST!
Please use computer journaling to journal and paint/mist. Computer journaling doesn't have to be just journaling that you print from your computer... it can embellishments that have pre-printed journaling on them. For example a sticker that has the perfect quote on it.... or a die cut frame that has something meaningful printed on it... so in short make it yourself or use something pre-made. The paint/mist is self explanatory and easy I think!

Link up your layout to the Scrapping Everyday Miracles blog post by June 30th.... and you could win a prize from our lovely sponsor.... ME!... A gift certificate to choose what you like from my Etsy shop! Yay!

Not only can you possibly win some some of my cute felties, but from all of the layouts submitted for June's Challenges, the DT will pick their top 3 layouts.... and if you are our top favorite you will win a spot as our Guest Designer for August. FUN!

I can't wait to see what you create!

Beach Bound!

Hello! First, I need to say WELCOME all new friends and followers to Crafty Paper Girl! I have loved reading all your sweet comments from the blog hops this week... it's been busy! Are you tired from hopping? :) I can't wait to visit all of your blogs too... but... I am going to the beach first. Hilton Head Island, S.C. is waiting for us to stick our toes in the sand.

I have a couple of pre-scheduled posts ready, so check back Monday when the Scrapping Everyday Miracles First Challenge goes LIVE! Ya-hoo! My Etsy shop is sponsoring the winner!

I'll draw the winners of both felt items when I get back... it'll give you something to look forward to. ;)

Happy Birthday, Mom!

Today is my beautiful mother's 65th birthday.The kids and I got to spend most of our afternoon with her, doing art, talking and eating ice cream! My mom is my very best friend and I am so lucky to get to spend so much wonderful time with her. In a couple days...a whole week with her at the beach... we leave Saturday!

My mom doesn't love anything as much as she loves her 12 grandchildren! This picture was taken 2 years ago on the beach. She is with all her granddaughters- since then, another has been born!

Mom and Anna having a moment this weekend... Anna said, "Mimi, you are the grandmother that I love the most." Mom has a very special bond with all three of my children, we are so lucky.

 I love you, Mom. You are a rock, an inspiration and the most wonderful friend anyone could hope for. Thanks for teaching me to be just like you. Happy Birthday.

Scrapping Everyday Miracles Blog Hop!

Welcome to the Scrapping Everyday Miracles first ever blog hop! If you are coming from Roulien's blog, welcome! If I'm your first stop, see below for the hopping map! I'm proud to say that not only am I their first guest designer, but I'm also sponsoring the first challenge! ;) More on that later!

One everyday miracle that sometimes, I take for granite, is the fact that my three brothers and I are so close. The best part, all of our kids love each other and get so excited to play and spend time with one another! It certainly makes life easy that 9 kids always look forward to seeing each other- and we get together a lot!

I love these pictures of Elan and his cousin, Daniel. Not only are they perfect playmates and cousins, but they are best friends! They rarely stand still long enough to get a photo taken, but I must have been quicker than they were!

So, now it's time to hop... there are tons of chances to win! All you have to do is visit each of the DT's blogs for inspiration, become a follower and leave a comment. There are RAKS to win along the way and if you leave a comment at each blog you could win our grand prize!!!

The Grand Prize is sponsored by Sweet Peach Crop Shop....

My RAK is this cute, bright felt owl to go along with that grand prize! Who-ooo knows, you might win both!

So, here are your instructions:

Click, Follow, Comment, Gain Inspiration, Repeat.

Here's your hopping destinations:

Scrapping Everyday Miracles

Nicole

Elizabeth
Jeannine
Lisa
Kline
Roulien
Amanda {you are here... the last stop!

Polkadot Door Blog Hop + Giveaway!

It's time for the second inspirational blog hop at Polkadot Door Designs! 

Look at this fantastic bit of inspiration:

This is what it inspired me to create:

This is a wedding gift for my cousin who's getting married next week. It's 8x10 and I am going to frame it in a black shadow box.

I made my felt nest using tulle, raffia, blue felt and cut strips of brown. I would *LOVE* for you to have one too! If you are a FOLLOWER and LEAVE A COMMENT, it could be yours!  Straight from my Etsy Shop!

Our sponsors for the Month of June are :

She is providing 3 tags to the winner of our Blog Hop!

Pinkpearlstudio is providing a digital download of scrapbooking goodies to the winner of the Inspiration Challenge!

Polkadot Door Designs is giving away a Scrapbooking kit to our June Featured Designer! Be sure to comment on your favorite project when you finish the blog hop at Polkadot Door Designs!

Here's your Hopping Map! Have fun, get inspired, join in!

Marivic

Jennifer
Valerie
Amanda { you are here!
Diana
Sabrina
Nicole B.
Jennifer G.
Polkadot Door Designs