Luck of the Irish Two Day Blog Hop (March 18th Day 2)

Luck of the Irish 2 day Blog Hop.

March 17th at 11:30 a.m. through March 18th at 11:30 p.m.

Welcome to Day 2 of the very first Luck of the Irish Blog Hop.

If you have started on this blog you’re on the right track. If not, and just lucked up on this blog, you can go back to the beginning HERE and hop along with us.

We're so excited to being doing this hop, and we have a fabulous line up with some very talented folks. There will be lots of fun projects, along with some great blog candy, and an AMAZING grand prize for this hop.

This hop runs from Mar. 17 - Mar 18, so you have plenty of time to make it all the way through the hop. Check out each blog and see what BLOG CANDY you could possibly WIN!! Come back both days to see some new projects.

Flip for The Irish-Day 2 of Blog Hop

We love these types of cards because they are interactive for the receiver.  Simply pull on the ribbon and the card "waterfalls" little mini cards!

For this card, we used part of a template from SVGcut.com "Waterfall Collection"."  To see more from this collection you can visit this  link: http://svgcuts.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=21&products_id=248 

On this card we went a little crazy with the patterns.   St. Patty's day is hugely celebrated where we live... anyone hear of Chi-Rish?  Chicago has a huge parade, gatherings on the streets, everyone is wearing green!  So really is there such a thing as too much green?  This card is just breathing the Chicago spirit!

• Cut green cardstock to create 4.5 x 5 card base
• Downloaded and cut my waterfall template
• Used a vellum sticker pack for the mini card section
• Added glittered four leave clovers.
• Lastly, cut a shamrock ribbon at the pulley

This card only took about 10 minutes to create because we used stickers, you can be as simple or elaborate as you like on these waterfall cards.  Who ever the recipient is, they will think you are amazelying gifted by creating this interactive card!

Here is the complete line up

Lisa - http://handmadewithlove-lisa.blogspot.com/
Lisa - http://honeybearzdesigns2011.blogspot.com/
Shawnee - http://quiverofangels.blogspot.com/
Shelly - http://kccroppers.blogspot.com/
Misty – http://www.abusyplace.blogspot.com/
Creativek Kuts - http://www.creativekuts.blogspot.com/
Deb - http://www.scrappingmamma.net/
Corrine - http://celebratingordinarymoments.blogspot.com/
Suzanne - http://cricutcraftingrammy.blogspot.com/
Tristan - http://tristans-time-4-craftin.blogspot.com/ You are here!
Mickie - http://littlescrapcorner.blogspot.com/  Next!
Rachelle – http://rachelle-rachellesplace.blogspot.com/
Sheri - http://highland-eyes.blogspot.com/
Inga - http://mommahobbit.blogspot.com/
Melanie - http://melaniespapercraft.blogspot.com/
Christine - http://crabbycakescrafts.blogspot.com/
Bobbi – http://rockgirlcustomdesigns.blogspot.com/
Angie – http://luvs2scrapbook75.blogspot.com/
Debbie - http://craftydeb-ddscrafts.blogspot.com/
Lisa - http://handmadewithlove-lisa.blogspot.com/
Scrapping With Lisa on facebook at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Scrapping-with-Lisa/130882060268842

There is also going to be an overall grand prize, which is being sponsored by Lisa from Scrapping with Lisa and she will be the first and last blog on the hop. In order to be eligible for the grand prize you must leave a comment on every blog in the hop, as well as become a fan of my blog and of Scrapping with Lisa on Facebook. $20 worth of free svg files are being donated by The Treasure Box Designs. So you must be a follower of their blog at http://www.facebook.com/l/8f1f7FMLodN5VYZ4-Wq2kR32H3w/treasureboxdesigns.blogspot.com/, their facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/pages/TreasureBoxDesigns/169444103106015#!/pages/TreasureBoxDesigns/169444103106015 and visit their webpage at  http://www.treasureboxdesigns.com/

Tell them Lisa sent you. I also would like to know that you were there and what design you like best at TBD. You must do all this, it is mandatory in order to be eligible for the overall grand prize.

The grand prize for the Luck of the Irish 2 day Blog Hop is as follows:

• Nine sets of 2 page layouts with pre-made pages, just add your pictures.
• One Halloween mini album with background paper included.
• One blank calendar tent with a set of calendar pieces stickers.
• One premade Halloween chipboard album.
• 9 Disney stickers, one book of Disney 8.5 x 11 papers and a Minnie mini album.
• One brand new Christmas Mini Album which you put together.
• One perfect pages kit.
• 2 fall photo albums, blank.
• One beautiful finished light denim blue album with 20 pre-made pages, all you have to do is put pictures in it and you have a completed album.
• Last will be a gift certificate to a secret store.

The total for this grand prize is valued at approximately $212.00

Your next blog is Bobbi –  http://www.facebook.com/l/8f1f7-U07kTvytC9CSlCbTKidyg/rockgirlcustomdesigns.blogspot.com

Crabby Cakes Studios would like to thank you for stopping by our blog today!   To show our appreciation we have included this free SVG!  Follow this link to download our FREE pot of gold SVG pattern:

http://rapidshare.com/files/452930086/Pot_of_Gold_SVG_File.zip

We hope you will leave a comment, join our blog or become a Facebook Fan today!  Please stop by tomorrow to see what we showcase on day 2 of The Luck Of the Irish Blog Hop!

Have a GREAT day!!

Christine and Bobbi

Luck of the Irish Two Day Blog Hop (March 17th Day 1)

Luck of the Irish 2 day Blog Hop.

March 17th at 11:30 a.m. through March 18th at 11:30 p.m.

Welcome to the very first Luck of the Irish 2 day Blog Hop.

If you have started on this blog you’re on the right track. If not, and just lucked up on this blog, you can go back to the beginning HERE and hop along with us.

We're so excited to being doing this hop, and we have a fabulous line up with some very talented folks. There will be lots of fun projects, along with some great blog candy, and an AMAZING grand prize for this hop.

This hop runs from Mar. 17 - Mar 18, so you have plenty of time to make it all the way through the hop. Check out each blog and see what BLOG CANDY you could possibly WIN!! Come back both days to see some new projects.

FEEL THE RAINBOW

For this card, we wanted the rainbow to have an organic feel.  To achieve this we have the ribbon put on in a loose manor to appear to be cascading into the pot of gold. 

To make this card you will need the following

• 1 7" x 10" piece of white card stock folded in half
• 1 4.5" x 6.5" piece of green card stock
• 1 4.5" x 3" piece of patterned card stock (we used  shamrock patterned from Joann's)
• 1 4.5 " Piece of green ribbon
• 1 Pot of Gold SVG
• Green glitter glue
• orange glitter glue
• Red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple ribbon of your choice
• Adhesive

Here is the complete line up

Lisa - http://handmadewithlove-lisa.blogspot.com/
Lisa - http://honeybearzdesigns2011.blogspot.com/
Shawnee - http://quiverofangels.blogspot.com/
Shelly - http://kccroppers.blogspot.com/
Misty – http://www.abusyplace.blogspot.com/
Creativek Kuts - http://www.creativekuts.blogspot.com/
Deb - http://www.scrappingmamma.net/
Corrine - http://celebratingordinarymoments.blogspot.com/
Suzanne - http://cricutcraftingrammy.blogspot.com/
Tristan - http://tristans-time-4-craftin.blogspot.com/ You are here!
Mickie - http://littlescrapcorner.blogspot.com/  Next!
Rachelle – http://rachelle-rachellesplace.blogspot.com/
Sheri - http://highland-eyes.blogspot.com/
Inga - http://mommahobbit.blogspot.com/
Melanie - http://melaniespapercraft.blogspot.com/
Christine - http://crabbycakescrafts.blogspot.com/
Bobbi – http://rockgirlcustomdesigns.blogspot.com/
Angie – http://luvs2scrapbook75.blogspot.com/
Debbie - http://craftydeb-ddscrafts.blogspot.com/
Lisa - http://handmadewithlove-lisa.blogspot.com/
Scrapping With Lisa on facebook at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Scrapping-with-Lisa/130882060268842

There is also going to be an overall grand prize, which is being sponsored by Lisa from Scrapping with Lisa and she will be the first and last blog on the hop. In order to be eligible for the grand prize you must leave a comment on every blog in the hop, as well as become a fan of my blog and of Scrapping with Lisa on Facebook. $20 worth of free svg files are being donated by The Treasure Box Designs. So you must be a follower of their blog at http://www.facebook.com/l/8f1f7FMLodN5VYZ4-Wq2kR32H3w/treasureboxdesigns.blogspot.com/, their facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/pages/TreasureBoxDesigns/169444103106015#!/pages/TreasureBoxDesigns/169444103106015 and visit their webpage at  http://www.treasureboxdesigns.com/ 

Tell them Lisa sent you. I also would like to know that you were there and what design you like best at TBD. You must do all this, it is mandatory in order to be eligible for the overall grand prize.

The grand prize for the Luck of the Irish 2 day Blog Hop is as follows:

• Nine sets of 2 page layouts with pre-made pages, just add your pictures.
• One Halloween mini album with background paper included.
• One blank calendar tent with a set of calendar pieces stickers.
• One premade Halloween chipboard album.
• 9 Disney stickers, one book of Disney 8.5 x 11 papers and a Minnie mini album.
• One brand new Christmas Mini Album which you put together.
• One perfect pages kit.
• 2 fall photo albums, blank.
• One beautiful finished light denim blue album with 20 pre-made pages, all you have to do is put pictures in it and you have a completed album.
• Last will be a gift certificate to a secret store.

The total for this grand prize is valued at approximately $212.00

Your next blog is Bobbi –  http://www.facebook.com/l/8f1f7-U07kTvytC9CSlCbTKidyg/rockgirlcustomdesigns.blogspot.com

Crabby Cakes Studios would like to thank you for stopping by our blog today!   To show our appreciation we have included this free SVG!  Follow this link to download our FREE pot of gold SVG pattern:

http://rapidshare.com/files/452930086/Pot_of_Gold_SVG_File.zip

We hope you will leave a comment, join our blog or become a Facebook Fan today!  Please stop by tomorrow to see what we showcase on day 2 of The Luck Of the Irish Blog Hop!

Have a GREAT day!!

Christine and Bobbi

Movie Night 12 X 12 Layout

What a great way to celebrate movie night with you family.  We created this adorable 2 Page Layout in black, silver, and red.  I love the directors board.  This is a custom made Crabby Cakes Studio SVG pattern which will be available shortly in our Etsy Store for purchase!  The top of the directors board even moves.

We have also included a journal tab for your top 5 favorite movies. Look at the popcorn!  So delicious and buttery you just might want to eat it!  This layout really has the glitz and we know that everything looks better with a little glitter!

We tried to make the left side photos mats look like the photo booth photos.. hope you like that little touch.

Do we have a winner here?  What would you add?  Let us know! 

Crabby Cakes Studio would like to thank My Scrap chick for the usage of some of the attached SVG used on this layout.

If you like our work.. please become a follower and like us on facebook!

Christine and Bobbi

Announcing Custom 12x12 2 Page Layouts in our Etsy Store

Crabby Cake Studios is pleased to debut our new custom 2 page scrapbook layout line in our Etsy store.
 (http://www.etsy.com/shop/CrabbyCakesStudio).   

Our goal is to introduce  1 -2 layouts in our store each week - so keep checking back to see our new layout themes!   

WHAT DOES CUSTOM MEAN?
Crabby Cakes Studio will be offering our buyers the option to customize their purchased layout.  The customization option will include color theme changes and personalization to any of our layouts purchase in our Etsy store.

  
Below is a sample layout, titled "You're out of this world".  This is as shown on our Etsy store, if you would prefer a different background?  Or maybe you want different color monsters? Just let us know and  we will gladly change it to suit your needs! 



Happy St. Patrick's Day

My neice Jamie came over on Sunday for dinner.  While she was over she asked her Aunt Chris to one of her favorite things to do... make cards.  Well since my craft room is under a remodel (ok - just a major cleaning)...  I let her make her cards at the kitchen table.  She made an adorable St. Patrick's Day card.

To make this card, Jamie used the following:

1/2 piece of white card stock folded in half 4.25 x 5.5 inches
1/4 piece of St. Patrick's Day by the Paper Studio (we love Hobby Lobby)
small piece of ribbon for the front of the card
Pot of Gold Stamp and Leprechaun Stamp from G Studios
markers and adhesive

She drew the rainbow, grass, and added the body to the leprechaun head.  Great Job Jamie.  Her cards just keep getting better and better!

Christine

Big Changes Coming to Crabby Cakes Studio

Blog Update


First we are so pleased that Crabby Cakes Studio is getting a face lift! We are having our blog redesigned by The Posh Box (http://www.theposhbox.net/waiting-list.shtml) and are on the waiting list with work expected to be started at the beginning of July. Our new blog will include an on-line boutique allowing our users to do a one stop shop, right here on your blog!

New Crabby Cake Studio Product Lines for 2011

Crabby Cakes Studio is so pleased to be offering our very own line of Bakers Twine! This is quickly becoming a staple for all scrapbook and card makers! Our new line will be called Crabby All the Twine. Too cute right!?! We are starting with 9 colors! So watch out for our new packs launch soon for purchase!

We will debut our first SVG file early next week! What is an SVG? These are graphic files that can be used with your Sure Cuts A lot program to make adorable, size adjustable paper piecing that can be cut using your Cricut! Christine has been hard at work creating special themes that will be coming out shortly! The first SVG file that will be available is an adorable Easter Train!

In the mean time Crabby Cakes Studio is quite busy completing custom orders!

• Christine is working a custom order for (3) 8x8 Baby Girl Books.

• Bobbi is working a client order of a custom 6 x6 order for (4) girl (1) boy birthday albums.

• Bobbi is working on another client order for a 8 X 8 custom baby boy album for the soon available for baby Will!

Thanks for all the love and support!





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Hope your day is Crab-a-licous!

I wanted to share my obsession of calendar themed projects.  I love to create monthly paper projects so here is my first one......I know I am behind, but if you are like me, my picture are not even developed yet from January!

I love to create projects that allow others to add themselves into them as well.  These page embellishments provides any crafter the option to use them on scrapbook pages, cards, bags, tags, and more!

Each month I will be creating only 4 sets which will include a page topper and several paper embellishments that go along with the monthly theme.

Here is my January pack.

1. page topper which fits a 12x12 page

2. snowman page embellishment

3. glitter snowflake

4. mittens

5. hat to match!

6. pop the bubbly! Perfect page embellishment for your New Year's celebration or any other celebration coming up!

These pieces were all hand chalked and inked for image enhancement.

Thanks to Little Scraps of Heaven for creating these great svg files!

If you are interested in purchasing a set please visit our Etsy shop!  You can search under:crabbycakesstudio 

Please leave a comment and let us know what you think!  We would love to see and hear about your ideas  on monthly themes! Do you use SVG's?  Do you have a favorite site?  Please share!

Turning Crabby Into Happy!

Bobbi  and Christine