Cute (&) Spooky Birthday Blog Hop Day One ~ Created By Donna K

Today's featured blogger is my wickedly talented friend, Donna K from Created by Donna K.

Happy Birthday Polka Dotted Bliss!

Here is a little "ONE-sie" I created in honor of the big 1 year anniversary celebration.

I thought a polka dotted card was appropriate. I like scary Halloween when it comes to the big kids, but not for the littles.

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I hope that you enjoy the celebration and I want to thank Kimberly for making me part of the party. I'm tickled to be among such talented artists.

Thanks for coming by today!

~Donna K

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Supply List:

Papers: StampinUP

Stamp: Studio G

Ink: StampinUP

Die: PaperTrey Ink

Ribbon & Eyes: StampinUP

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Thank you Ms. Donna K for joining the party!

Below is the line up for you so you are sure not to miss a single chance to be inspired and to win something amazing!

Be sure to stop by each blog..I promise you won't be disappointed!

Day One: http://CreatedbyDonnaK.blogspot.com Day Two: http://karenskraftymoments.blogspot.com/ Day Three: http://www.kristaspapercafe.com/ Day Four: http://lilhoneybeestudios.blogspot.com/ Day Five: http://scrapyourworld1.blogspot.com/ Day Six: http://mywhimsylife.blogspot.com/ Day Seven: http://mypolkadottedbliss.blogspot.com

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Woot Woot ~ Look Who's Coming to my Party!!

I am so tickled pink about the line up for next week's Birthday Bash that I just had to share who's helping me celebrate.  You've probably seen most of them featured on my blog or FB page, these are some of the most talented paper artists I know!  They inspire me to be better at my craft and in life and next week you will see why!  Here's the line up:

Be sure to come back starting Sunday, October 20th and see what they created for the Polka Dotted Bliss One-year Birthday.  Want to join in the pre-party fun?  Join the Facebook event here.

Thanks for stopping by!

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Kimberly

Polka Dotted Bliss is Turning One!

Hey Polka Dotted Bliss Fans!  Hard to believe that I launched the new shop name a year ago already.  As a thank you for all your support through Etsy, my blog, Facebook and Pinterest, I'm having a week-long birthday bash to celebrate.  AND, I invited some of my best scrappy friends along to share some Halloween inspiration with you.  AND, let's not forget the prizes...a giveaway a day...all next week.  So get yourself over here starting Sunday, October 20th to join in the fun!  If you want to join the pre-party fun on Facebook and see sneak peeks of the prizes, come on to the event here.  Be sure to tell your scrappy friends too!

Thanks for stopping by!

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Kimberly

Too Cute to Spook "Boo" Banner

I am posting today as a guest designer for Craft It Up & Link It Up Linky Party hosted by Tara of Craftin Desert Divas! Every other Monday will mark the beginning of a new semi-weekly linky party and you could win fabulous prizes!!

This linky party theme is Halloween. The sponsors are Too Cute by Jessica - $20 giftcard and
Stinkin Cute Paper Piecings - $25 giftcard. The more you link up, the better chance you have to win.  Visit Craftin Desert Divas for all the rules and to play along.

Here is what I created for this linky party....

You know I had to use my signature polka dots somewhere! 

 I got the Purple Glittery Thickers from T.J.Maxx for $1.49, yes, I love my bargains!

 Think I found the cutest witch around :)

Supplies I used for this project are:

"Witch Hazel" 8 x 8 paper pad (October Afternoon)

Scalloped Edge chipboard album (Michaels)

Spider Web 12 x 12 paper (Michaels)

Striped grosgrain ribbon (May Arts)

Courtney Glitter Foam Thickers (American Crafts)

Polka Dot 12 x 12 paper (JoAnn)

This project is also linked up to:

 Simply Create Too "Halloween" Challenge

Brown Sugar "Anything Goes" Challenge
2 Creative Chicks "Halloween" Challenge
My Craft Spot "Halloween" Challenge

Thanks for stopping by!

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Kimberly

Cupcake Liner Flower DIY

Have you seen those cute little cupcake liner rosettes floating around?  Well, I've been wanting to try them for awhile now (actually bought the liners last year) and I thought they'd be just right for a cute Halloween banner.  Yeah, we don't really do too much creepy over here!

All you need to make yours are cupcake liners (available at any craft store), 

quick drying glue and pinking shears.  

1.  First, fold each liner in half and trim with decorative scissors or shears.  I used smaller liners on top, but you could always trim down another large liner.

2.  Next, unfold the liner and scrunch up the middle (the more you scrunch it, the more pleats you will have).  Now, flatten the center.

3.  Then, add glue to the center and begin layering the liners.  I used two polka dot, one white and black patterned, and then an orange spider web liner.

4.  For the center, I punched a scalloped circle out of patterned cardstock, glittered the edges and used Thickers for the lettering.

Here is a closeup, aren't they fun?  I will definitely be making more!

Have you used any household items in your crafting?

Thanks for stopping by!

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Kimberly

Magic Number 5!

We had a great weekend, topped off by relaxing with good friends at their son's 5th birthday party yesterday!  I wanted to share the card I made for the birthday boy.

I have a lot of scraps to use up, and found the perfect colors for this card.  The cardstock is Bazzill, the paper is Nana's Kids by DCWV and the stickers are Bo Bunny (discontinued).

The fun little tickets are leftover from my son's carnival party.

One thing I enjoy about handmade cards is being able to personalize them...for this I used a white Souffle marker.  I love this especially for kids, they absolutely light up when they see their name on something :) 

Thanks for stopping by!

{{Hugs}}

Kimberly

Easy Peasy Cardstock Scrapbook

I'm too excited the lovely Ms. DonnaK asked me to share with you on her blog Created by DonnaK today.  Just the other day, one of my scrappy friends on FB asked "What do you do with your cardstock scraps?" If you share my love affair with paper, you probably have a ton of leftovers that you are hoarding (I mean saving) or you might be throwing it away...well, have I got the project for you! Pull out those scraps, your sewing machine or needle and thread...today, we’re going to stitch a little scrapbook!

Stuff You need

- Cardstock scraps (In any size)

- Paper cutter

- Needle & Thread

- Paper Piercer

- Piercing Mat

- Sewing Machine (Optional)

Stack your cardstock pieces up, careful to match up the folds.  Machine or hand-stitch the spine of your book to hold it all together.  If you're stitching by hand, that's where the paper piercer comes in...you will need to pierce your holes before you sew, because the layers of cardstock can be quite thick!  **And if you're stitching on cardstock for the first time, you will need a larger needle, like an embroidery needle.

Too easy, right?  Now, the fun part...add your scrapbook paper, photos and accents.  Here's one I made for my daughter's Colombian teaching assistant...how can she forget her stay with us in North Carolina with this little number...too cute, right?  As I mentioned earlier, go ahead and mix up the page sizes, I think it makes the book fun and funky!

With Christmas just a few months away, these also make great gifts...and a fabulous way to use up some of that cardstock stash!

 

Thanks DonnaK for letting me stop by, you're the best!  

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