Michele's Blogaversary Hop

 

Welcome to Michele's Blogaversary Blog Hop. Michele is hosting this hop to celebrate her 1st year of blogging. You should have found your way here from Jessi. If not, please start at the beginning with Michele.

 

Michele has an amazing "present" up for grabs ~ all you have to do is visit each of the blogs below, become a follower and leave a comment. A winner will be chosen on Wednesday 1/2/13!

For this hop, I am showing a Christmas present from my girls. My husband and I are coffee fanatics and I really like flavored coffees. So with a little shopping help from my sister, my girls got me and my husband a Mr. Coffee Keurig. This is us opening it Christmas morning.

I am also offering blog candy today. To be eligible to recieve a RAK, you must leave a comment and be a follower of my blog. A winner will be announced Wednesday, January 2.

 

Thanks for stopping by. Your next stop is the very talented Elizabeth. 

 

Here is today's full line up.

Michele ~ http://michelescraftroom.blogspot.com/

Ashley ~ http://thebloghopprincess.blogspot.com

Teresa ~ http://freshandrenewed.blogspot.com/

Sarah ~ http://itswhatkeepsmesane.blogspot.com/

Miranda ~ http://www.nanasscrapspot.com/

An'Jenic ~ http://anjenicgibson.blogspot.com/

Robin ~ http://cutonedesignsbyrobin.blogspot.com/

Tabetha ~ http://tabethascreations.blogspot.com/

Jessi ~ http://mylifeinartsncrafts.blogspot.com

Melissa ~ http://iamapapermaniac.blogspot.com (you are here)

Elizabeth ~ http://www.217creations.com/ (go here next)

Lori ~ http://www.scrappinmystressaway.blogspot.com/
Ellen ~ CardMonkey: http://cardmonkeyspaperjungle.com/

I am entering this LO in the following challenges:

Cut It Up - #9 Out with the Old (wrapping paper)

ScrapMuch? - Dec. 28 sketch

 

Happy New Year,

Melissa

Santa Claus is Coming at LM

This week at Lasting Memories the design team was given the theme "Santa Claus is Coming". I found the picture of last year's visit with Santa  For the past five or so years we have gone to Lights of the South, a local 100 acre forest decorated with beautiful lights that can be seen from a hay ride or on a walking trail. After we take the hay ride, the girls wait so patiently to visit Santa. Afterwards, we enjoy hot chocolate and roasted marshmallows. We haven't had a chance to go yet this year. And am not sure if we will make it. My husband hurt his knee yesterday and is having a hard time getting around. And it wouldn't be the same without him. My girls (M & M) did get a chance to see Santa when he visited church a few weeks ago.

Materials used:
patterned paper - Moxxie
Santa - Stamping Station (I've had this so long, I really had forgotten about it.)
Cricut cartridge - Makin' the Grade (cut at 1")

Merry Christmas,
Melissa

 

 

Welcome to the Heavenly Christmas blog hop hosted by Lisa. You should have made your way here from Anita.  If not, please start with our hostess Lisa.

Thank you for joining this wonderful group of crafters as we show off our Christmas pieces. For this hop, I created a one page layout.

Supplies used:

patterned paper from my stash

white cardstock for angel and title

Cricut cartridge - Gypsy Font (1 1/2 inches and welded)

Creative Memories paisley punch

CTMH ink - heavenly blue

Stickles - baby blue

 

Thank you so much for stopping by today. One lucky person will be receiving a RAK. To be eligbile, you must be a follower of my blog and leave a comment with a way to contact you. I will post the winner Thursday, December 27.

 

Your next stop is the very talented Melanie.

 

Here is today's line-up in case you get lost:

Lisa ~ http://honeybearzdesigns2011.blogspot.com/

Ashley ~ http://thebloghopprincess.blogspot.com/

Haidee ~ http://created2bunique.blogspot.com/
Mandie ~ http://mandiesscrappin.blogspot.com/
Pam ~ http://lovebugcreations3.blogspot.com/

Elecia ~ http://creationsby-kahaulani.blogspot.com/

Christine ~ http://hotberrydesigns.blogspot.com/
Vanessa ~ http://wwwpaperkraftsunlimiteddesings.blogspot.com/
Anita ~ http://scrappyhappymommy.blogspot.ca/
Melissa ~ http://iamapapermaniac.blogspot.com/ (you are here)

Melanie ~ http://afternoonscrapper.blogspot.com/ (go here next)
Diana ~ http://daisylovecreations.blogspot.com/
Miranda ~ http://www.nanasscrapspot.com/

 

Merry Christmas,

Melissa

Welcome Winter Blog Hop

Welcome to the "Welcome Winter" blog hop.  You should have made your way here from Kim.  If not, please start at the beginning with our hostess Ashley .

Not only is today the first day of winter, but it's also my birthday.  I'm so glad you are able to join me on my special day.

For this blog hop, I put together a page kit I bought when I went to the Creative Keepsakes convention in Charlotte, NC.  Who doesn't love hot chocolate?  My girls are obsessed with hot chocolate.  Each Sunday, they get to enjoy a cup at donut time at church.  They recently started adding french vanilla creamer.  Now I just need pictures.  I have two ideas in mind.  One is my girls and their friends making and drinking hot chocolate Sunday mornings or my girls enjoying hot chocolate at home.  There we have french vanilla marshmallows they can add.

Thank you so much for stopping by today.  One lucky person leaving a comment will be selected to receive a RAK.  To be eligible, you must be a follower of my blog.

Your next stop on the hop is the very talented Michele.

Here is today's line-up in case you get lost.
Ashley ~ http://thebloghopprincess.blogspot.com
Kim ~ www.puppiesandpapercrafts.com
Melissa ~ http://iamapapermaniac.blogspot.com/ (you are here)
Michele ~ http://michelescraftroom.blogspot.com/ (go here next)
Gabrielle ~ http://www.gabyspapery.blogspot.com
Tabetha ~ http://tabethascreations.blogspot.com/
Sandy ~ http://scrapbookblessings.blogspot.com
Amy E ~ http://www.scrapthissavethat.blogspot.com
Christine ~ http://hotberrydesigns.blogspot.com/
Vanessa ~ http://wwwpaperkraftsunlimiteddesings.blogspot.com/
Janet ~ http://janetscreativeworld.blogspot.com/
Miriam ~ http://miriamscreations.blogspot.com
Candace ~ www.papercraftsbycandace.com
Crystal ~ Http://crystalscreativecorner.blogspot.com/

Merry Christmas,
Melissa

Winner

Winner of the blog candy for my I Love Snow blog hop post...

Congratulations to lucky #11 - Amy E of Scrap This Save That.  Amy, please check your email.  You have one week to respond.

Til next time,
Melissa

Polar Express at Lasting Memories

This week's challenge at Lasting Memories is inspired by the movie "Polar Express". The design team was asked to create a layout using this picture.

My co-worker's daughter goes to an in-home daycare. The kids recently had a "Polar Express" day and watched the movie while they sat in their own train car made from cardboard boxes wrapping in Christmas paper.  Each child (ages 3-5) had their own ticket and they were treated to a hot chocolate buffet. When my co-worker was showing off the pictures, I shouted, "I need those". I just had to create a layout with those pictures. This is only one of the four pictures she shared. I need to get the others to create a second page.

Supplies:
Creative Memories Christmas pack (I don't remember the exact name and I've had it for a while)
Cricut cartridge - Everyday Paper Dolls p. 63 Accessories 2 (and shift) and Accessories 3
Cardstock - Momenta

Take time this season to sit down with your loved ones and enjoy this movie. Don't forget the hot chocolate.

Merry Christmas,
Melissa

Snow Blog Hop

Please take a moment today and say yet another prayer for the victims, families, friends, and neighbors of yesterday's tragedy in Connecticut. May God be with each and every person affected by this horrible event.

Welcome to the "I Love Snow" Blog Hop hosted by Lisa at Honeybearz Designs. If you made your way here from Beth, you're in the right spot. If not, please start with Lisa.

For this hop, I created a two page layout showing my girls playing in snow.

Supplies used:

Pebbles Inc. scrapbook kit - Snow Fun

CTMH ink - moonstruck

 

Thank you for joining us today. Here is the complete line-up.

Lisa ~ http://honeybearzdesigns2011.blogspot.com/

Ashley ~ http://thebloghopprincess.blogspot.com/
Elecia ~ http://creationsby-kahaulani.blogspot.com/
Haidee ~ http://created2bunique.blogspot.com/
Sandy ~ http://scrapbookblessings.blogspot.com/
Mary ~ http://irongatestamps.blogspot.com/
Anita ~ http://scrappyhappymommy.blogspot.ca/
Vanessa ~ http://wwwpaperkraftsunlimiteddesings.blogspot.com/
Amy E. ~ http://www.scrapthissavethat.blogspot.com/
Beth ~ http://motherandaughterdesigns.blogspot.com/
Melissa ~ http://iamapapermaniac.blogspot.com/ (you are here)
Sheila ~ http://2pawprints.blogspot.com/ (go here next)
Dawn ~ http://dawnsdesignsthatdelight.blogspot.com/
Esther ~ http://forthejoyofcreating.blogspot.com/
Shawn ~ http://craftychicsblog.blogspot.com/

 

Do you like blog candy? Who doesn't? To be eligible to receive a RAK, you must be a follower of my blog and leave a comment. The lucky recipient will be chosen using Random.org. I will post the name Tuesday, December 18.

 

I am submitting this LO to the following challenges:

Sketches in Thyme - #96

ScrapMuch? - Dec. 14 Sketch Challenge

C.R.A.F.T. Challenge - #185, Winter

 

Til next time,

Melissa