Turnt up for 10 SOC Blog Hop Day 2

Welcome to Day 2 of the Turnt up for 10 SOC Anniversary Blog Hop Celebration!  I am not even sure how I first came across Scraps of Color, but I am so thankful I did!  Oh yes!  I think I was looking for crops in my area because most of my friends don't share my papercrafting fetish lol, and SOC must have come up in my search.  One thing I love about this community is you can really let your hair down and be there for one another, whether it's scrapping together, inspiring one another or holding a virtual hand during tough times.  The group is a resource for paper crafters of color , but welcomes anyone who shares that passion for paper!   
 Here's the line-up below for the Hop, be sure to check out what projects my scrappy sistas have created, some of them have blog candy too!

SOC Blog: http://scrapsofcolorespire.blogspot.com/

Kate blue: http://kateblue.blogspot.com/

Candy: http://stampcandy.net/

Princess: http://www.papercraftingparadise.blogspot.com/

Tiare: http://iclassygirl.com/

Kerry: http://kerryscoolcreations.blogspot.com/

Debra: http://www.cdebbiscrap.blogspot.com/

Cheryl: http://www.onecraftyncpeach.blogspot.com/

Da Shawnna: http://creativedaze.dashawnna.com/

You are here! Kimberly B: http://mypolkadottedbliss.blogspot.com/

Today's project theme is sistahood, what SOC is all about.  A couple of years ago, I joined the "40 and over club"...

 and decided to scrap a mini scrapbook album about me!  It's a work-in-progress, but I want to share the section on friends...these are some of my closest girlfriends,  ones I know I can count on for anything...

The book is an Amy Tangerine mini...the different shaped and multi-color pages stitched together caught my eclectic eye.  

I got busy adding some of my favorite things.  Unity has great girlfriend stamps, this one is   Vickie, Catherine and Lecia Girls. My friends know chocolate is the way to my heart!

My hubby threw me an awesome "surprise" party that year, with family and friends...love that man!

The best friendships are not perfect...the best friends see you at your worst, don't judge and love you anyway!  These girls have seen me through so much, we have shared a lot of tears and even more laughter and I love them like sisters!

We may not talk everyday but I know they're here for me.  Can't wait to add the rest of my girls! Thanks for taking a peek!

Don't forget to leave a comment to be entered to win some Fall scrappy supplies!  Make sure you comment on my post each day of the Hop, I would love for you to follow my blog but is isn't a requirement (I know not everyone is on bloglovin). The lucky winner's name will be chosen out of a hat on Monday, Oct. 13th.

Turnt Up for 10! Celebrating 10 Years of SOC Blog Hop

Hi loves!  I am excited to turn it up for the 10th anniversary of Scraps of Color. We have an awesome line-up of blogalicious paper crafters who will showcase their talents from October 10-12th, so check in each day to see our creative projects and whose giving away blog candy!   After becoming a Scraps of color member about a year ago, I joined the design team last March.  I couldn't ask for a more supportive and talented community of paper crafters to party with!  There is always a fun challenge, swap or some crafty inspiration on the forum, and the regularly updated blog is full of tips, tutorials and sweet paper treats for you to view!  Most importantly, SOC is a place where lasting relationships form out of a shared passion for scrapbooking, card-making and mixed media art.  Here's the line-up below for the Hop: 

SOC Blog: http://scrapsofcolorespire.blogspot.com/

Kate blue: http://kateblue.blogspot.com/

Candy: http://stampcandy.net/

Princess: http://www.papercraftingparadise.blogspot.com/

Tiare: http://iclassygirl.com/

Kerry: http://kerryscoolcreations.blogspot.com/

Debra: http://www.cdebbiscrap.blogspot.com/

Cheryl: http://www.onecraftyncpeach.blogspot.com/

Da Shawnna: http://creativedaze.dashawnna.com/

You are here! Kimberly B: http://mypolkadottedbliss.blogspot.com/

It wouldn't be a party without a birthday card...here is mine created just for the hop!

 I always liked the look of shaker cards, they are festive and just right for a celebration like this!

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The stamp is Maggie Girl by Unity Stamp Co...see that wine glass behind her back?  She can't wait to turn it up for SOC's anniversary!!

I had so much fun putting this card together, Happy Birthday SOC. 

Supplies used: 

Copic Markers - Hat & Flower (R11, R, R20); Shirt & Gift (Y32, Y38, Y19);    Skirt & Ribbon (R11, V17, V06);

Boots (E21, E79, E13); Hair (E21, E79, E15)

Recollections Cardstock

Recollections Pattrrned Paper

And since you stopped by to take a peek at my projrct, I have a little blog candy for one lucky reader.  Just follow this blog and leave a comment each day of the hop and you'll be entered to wi a 6 x 6 Autumn paper pad, a package of dimensional stickers, an adorable stamp and acorn-printed twill ribbon. Come back tomorrow for more yummy paper goodness!

Hello Sunshine ~SOC GuestPost

Hey loves!   Today I am posting on the Scraps of Color ESpire Blog.  I'm sharing a 12 × 12 layout I started and set aside some time ago...just another UFO (unfinished object) until came I across some adorable accents on clearance at Michaels. Visit the blog here for more details on this layout.

Thanks for stopping by!

Hugs,

Kimberly

Back to School Pixie on the SOC Blog!

Hello lovelies!  I hope you are enjoying a sweet summer.  Today, I am posting over on the SOC Blog.  Head over to see details on this cutie-pie sketch pad and pen I altered for my tween!

Thanks for stopping by!
{{Hugs}}
Kimberly

Hello Summer!

Hey Polka Dotted Bliss fans!  It has been WEEKS since I've crafted but we've finally adjusted to the summer schedule. I found a little time, well a LOT of time, to let the creativity flow this past weekend.  I made a couple of cards for a "Hello Summer" swap with the girls over at Scraps of Color.  Here are the two cards I made for Treva ;)

Pink and green, flowers and ladybugs...they all remind me of backyard bar-be-cue's, eating watermelon and catching fireflies, how about you?

 Thanks to my my good friend DonnaK over at Created by Donna K, I can't seem to get enough of coloring digital and stamped images with my Copic markers...I think the hair is the hardest part though lol!  This cutie-pie pixie is from Whimsiedoodles.  I love that her website has freebies and tutorials, check out her yummy goodness here.

 What could be more summertime than a pretty pink flower?  I just had to add the last bit of my Stampin' Up Celery ribbon to top it off.  I sure hope Treva enjoys her cards!

Thanks for stopping by!

I linked this project up to: Craftin' Desert Diva's Craft it up Linky Party #35

Supplies: 

Pixie Digital Stamp - Whimsiedoodles

Dear Friend Rubber Stamp - Michaels $1 Bin

Cardstock - Recollections, Paper Trey

Patterned Paper - DCWV Nana's Kids, K&Company Kelly Panaci Blossom

Celebrate 4th of July!

Happy 4th of July creative friends!  I designed today's project for the Scraps of Color Blog.  I have a little secret to share...I have been making mini albums and layouts for other people so much that I have fallen behind in my personal scrapping!  Anyone else in that same boat?  The good news is, it's NEVER to late to document those special times.  I might not get every single picture from my kids' childhoods, but I can certainly capture some of my favorites, right?  For this project, I didn't buy any new supplies; I created my own "kit" from what I had on hand, and I made most of the embellishments to scrapbook these pictures of my daughter's 1st July 4th.

If you work mostly with kits, try something new by going through your stash and pulling papers that coordinate.  I pulled from some Americana, Christmas and Valentine's papers.  And yes, I hand cut all those pennants for the banner...call me crazy, cutting with scissors is like therapy for me lol!

I did use my Cricut for the title and the stars, and added a little faux stitching with a white Gelly Roll pen. 

Not excited about your own handwriting?  I printed out my own journaling for this page.  I printed out the text on the same size sheet of copy paper until I got the placement and font size the way I wanted it, I printed  it on my cardstock.  I could have kept working with this layout, but guess what, it doesn't have to be perfect...it's more important to get it done :)

Are you planning any July 4th layouts?

Supplies: Cardstock - Recollections; Patterned Paper - Heidi Swap Believe, Recollections Valentine, The Paper Studio Patriotic Words; Twine: Michaels; Burlap - JoAnn Fabric; Faux Stitching - Sakura White Gelly Roll Pen.

Thanks for stopping by!

New Creative Team Member!

I got the best news the other day; I was selected to be a part of the Scraps of Color Blog Creative Team!  I am humbled and excited to be joining this group of talented scrappers!

Please join me in congratulating the following ladies who are also joining me as new members of the team. 

Emonieiesha Varnado

Deirdre Smith

Shalana Glass

Kelli Fortier

And for the first time we have 2 Guest Designers, who will share with us for a couple of months, as well.  

Szetorri Porter

Kerry McKenzie

Congrats, ladies and WELCOME!!

They will add awesome creativity, variety and inspiration to the Scraps of Color e Blog!!! Stay tuned as we share our first creative posts with you in March!