My very first diaper cake for my nephew!

DISNEY GIVES BACK BLOG HOP

Welcome to the Disney Gives Back Blog Hop. This wonderful blog hop was created out of a desire to give back to a wonderful organization called Crops of Luv. Throughout the hop, you will see layouts from talented crafters who have chosen to give back and help make these children's days brighter.
Crops of Luv makes albums for Make A Wish Albums for families who go to Disneyland or World. Please visit and support each crafter and also if you would like to make layouts for Crops of Luv you can do so by contacting....Crops of Luv.

If you came here from Nancie's page then you are in the right place. If you just happened upon this blog by email or web surfing, please go back to the beginning at Shawnee's page and visit the hop from the beginning. You don't want to miss out on any of these amazing layouts.

Our grand prize blog candy is a set of Stamps from CardzTV Stamps set Encouraging Thoughts. This is one of my favorite stamp sets that Mary has made this far. You get one entry for hopping with us and a 2nd entry if you make a 2 page layout for Crops of Luv and mail it. Post your layout to the Mr. Linky on Shawnee's page then mail your layout to:

Crops of Luv
11424 S. Pawnee Circle
Phoenix AZ 85044








This layout is something I had made about 3 years ago.  I knew that I had made it for a reason, I just didn't know what it was at the time!  I made duplicate copies to be mailed along with this one.  I'm hoping they can use them in more than one album.  Please enjoy!

Now you are onto our next crafty friend Claire

Here is the complete lineup if you get off track:

1. Shawnee ~ http://www.blessedonthebrightside.com/
2. Rachelle ~ http://www.creationsbyrachelle.blogspot.com/
3. Gaby ~ http://www.gabycreates.com/
4. Lisa T. ~ http://bitbythecricutbug.blogspot.com/
5. Amanda ~ http://a-prata-design.blogspot.com/
6. Nancie ~ http://www.alittlepieceofmebynancie.blogspot.com/
7. Wendy ~ http://wleitel.blogspot.com/  <--YOU ARE HERE
8. Claire ~ http://www.scrapmyway.blogspot.com/
9. Teresa ~ http://www.scrappintplace.blogspot.com/
10. Jennifer ~ http://www.craftycardgallery.blogspot.com/
11. Ellen ♥ CardMonkey ~ http://cardmonkey-business.blogspot.com/
12. Esther ~ http://forthjoyofcreating.blogspot.com/
13. Paula ~ http://scrapyourworld1.blogspot.com/
14. Liz ~ http://tryin2craft.blogspot.com/
15. Heather ~ http://pinkpunkcosmo.blogspot.com/
16. Nicolette ~ http://beyondscrapin.blogspot.com
17. Melissa- http://pinkpolkadotscrapping.blogspot.com
18. Sylvia - www.bellascrapbookdesigns.blogspot.com

Thursday Cartridge Showcase - Mickey & Friends

The cartridge I’ve chosen to showcase is Mickey & Friends for the Thursday Cartridge Showcase with the CWC Design Team.  This was one of the very first cartridges I bought. 

When you think of Mickey & Friends, your first thought is Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Pluto…..I thought I’d show you what else is on the cartridge other than the obvious. 

The first layout features Chip & Dale and is titled “Nuts About U”.  All the paper used is DCWV and the ribbon used is American Crafts premium ribbon.  (Found and excellent sale at TJ Maxx, Marshall’s for those of you that don’t have TJ Maxx!).  The clouds are double cut to add depth.

The second layout is “My Little Glamour Girl” for my glamour girl granddaughter Daria.  She is always dolling herself up.  Again I have used DCWV paper, including the glitter paper on the diamond rings, and American Crafts premium ribbon. 

And last but not least, “Boys and their Toys” is for my nephew Griffin.  He is so into trucks, cars, boats and trains.  The paper is DCWV and the ribbon is American Crafts premium ribbon.

I think I’ve shown how fun this cartridge is outside the obvious.  All these wonderful hidden cuts.  We encourage you to join in our fun and link up your own challenge-themed project at CWC.

Thank you!

Wendy

Happy Birthday, Dr. Suess Challenge

For those of you that aren't aware, I was selected to be a designer for the CWC (Cooking With Cricut) Design team for 2012.  The link to the blog is on the right side of my blog.

For my first challenge, Happy Birthday, Dr. Suess.  The challenge was to create a layout that encourages reading.  This layout includes the "The Cat With Hat Dr. Suess file" from www.Papercraftingworld.com. 

Here is my layout:

The blue background paper is DCWV, the Dr Suess paper is some paper I found on clearance at Michael's a couple years ago, the other colors are some 8 1/2 x 11 paper I have stashed around the house. The charm was ordered from Oriental Trading. 

The story behind this layout:  My husband and I went to Florida on vacation a couple years ago.  He is used to reading to our granddaughter at bedtime on the weekends.  Because of our trip, he wasn't going to be home.  They decided the best way to handle it was to have Pap take books to Florida with him to read.  My granddaughter had the same books with her.  Every night Pap would call her and they would read to each other on the phone.  All the books were Dr. Suess!

Thank you for allowing me to share my layout and my story.  I can't wait to find where I put the pictures that will go on this layout.

Wendy

I’ve been playing with treat boxes again!  This is the newest.  It’s made for a small raisin box to go inside.  It could be filled with most anything.  I tried to take a picture of it beside a ruler so you could see just how small this is.

Enjoy!

Wendy

Happy New Year everyone…sorry I haven’t posted sooner.  Before Christmas I was rather busy with the afgans I made for all my sisters (Sherri, I promise, yours will be on it’s way!).  I still do not have pictures of all of them, someone forgot to take them before she wrapped the boxes!!

Here are some of the layouts I’ve worked on so far in 2012.  Some are with pics AND journaling!  There is a site that just totally inspired me to scrap away.  If I could find it again, I would give credit where credit is due but unfortunately, I did not bookmark the page!  They sell page kits and the owner of the blog is very talented!!  If I can find her again, I will add her name and a link to her website.

Enjoy!

This last layout isn’t finished yet, I still need to add the rest of the words and the embellishments but I wanted to share as far as what it is done.

I have two other layouts as well but unfortunately my camera is thinking for me and turned them sideways.  As soon as I get them turned the way they should be I will post them as well.

 

Wendy

MERRY CHRISTMAS

&

HAPPY NEW YEAR

From our house to yours

I can’t wait to be able to post what I have been working so hard on for the past 2 ½ months.  Because they are Christmas gifts to all my family and they come to my blog, I can’t post anything YET.

I wish all my family and friends a very Merry Christmas and a wonderful and safe New Year.

Wendy

Thanksgiving Time!

Here are the newest treats that I made for the grandkids to take to their classmates.  The pumpkins will hold a small treat for everyone.  These are the perfect size for a single Reese cup, snack size M&M's or about any small candy bar.

The cut file was made by me.  As soon as I finally get my website up and running this will be a cut file that will be for sale.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Wendy

WE HAVE A WINNER!

It’s time to announce a winner for the LSHD Halloween Party Blog Hop!

I’ve tossed all the names in a hat and allowed the kids to pull a name….my winner is:

Chrissy ~ scrappingbugdesigns @ gmail . com

Chrissy – please contact me and I will get your surprise out in the mail!

Thank you for participating – glad the kids enjoyed the music.

Hello, Welcome to the Halloween Party Blog Hop
We are so glad that you have decided to hop along with us.
Throughout our hop we hope to inspire you with lots of ideas for hosting
your own Halloween Party.
There will be some great blog candy along the way as well as a
GRAND PRIZE GIVEAWAY of $100.00 in cash (which is a big
chunk of change to buy goodies for a Halloween Party)

If you just happened upon my blog and would like to start at the beginning please hop on over to:

LEANN'S BLOG

If you have been following the blog hop and have hopped over from

WENDY A'S BLOG

Then you are right where you need to be.

Here is my project:

The file I chose to use from Little Scraps of Heaven is called Haunted Graveyard Pattern Collection. I've used the ghosts to decorate the coffins and the bats for in the bouquet.

My wonderful husband spray painted some twigs for my beautiful bouquet. Wire is attached to the center twig so the bats can fly high above the coffins. Each coffin is lined with red and filled with gummy worms. This setup would work great for a Halloween party so all the kids would have a treat to take home.

The coffins will go to my grandchildren's classrooms for their Halloween treats. The vase and bats will adorn my table throughout Halloween.

I am offering blog candy (if you have chocolate allergies, please let me know because my blog candy will be candy!) to the participant that hops to all the blogs and leaves some love. After you have done that, please come back to my blog and let me know. If you like what you see, I would also appreciate it if you would become a follower.  I will pick a winner on Sunday, Oct. 23rd so please let me know how to get in contact with you!

Your last blog stop on the hop there is a GRAND PRIZE!

$100.00 in cash!!!
How do you win this candy you ask?
Well I'll tell you...

To be eligible to win this wonderful prize you MUST
1) go through the entire blog hop and leave a comment on EVERYONE'S post.
2) become a FOLLOWER of everyone's blog.
3) stop by the LSHD Facebook fanpage and become a fan (if you are not a fan already)
4) leave a comment on the LSDH Facebook fanpage letting us know you were there

ENJOY THE HOP

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

Blog Lineup
Leann http://scrapbookingbyleann.blogspot.com/
Patricia http://pattyandcharlie.blogspot.com/
Wendy A. http://scrappydownunder.blogspot.com/
Wendy L. http://wleitel.blogspot.com/ <---you are here
Nancie http://alittlepieceofmebynancie.blogspot.com/
Margaret http://auntmargaretdesigns.blogspot.com/
Emily http://createserendipity.blogspot.com/
Jeana http://www.scraptoday.blogspot.com/
Deborah http://www.scrappingmamma.net/
Tammy http://tammyjennings.blogspot.com/
Angie http://capzscrapzcreationz.blogspot.com/
Cindy http://cpmemories.blogspot.com/
Dawn http://dawnsdesignsthatdelight.blogspot.com/
Tricia http://lshdesigns.blogspot.com/

50 States Blog Hop Winner - Announced

The winner on my blog for the 50 States Blog Hop is Becky Dunham. 

Becky, I'll be sending you an email for some info and your address!!

Congratulations to all the winners!!

Wendy

Welcome to the 50 States Blog Hop!!

Welcome to the 50 States Blog Hop! Most of us would love to travel but are having staycations this year. What better way to travel but through a blog hop. This hop was inspired by our host Shawnee's journey across the United States as she traveled with her family to their new home. The United States is truly beautiful with many wonderful places to visit and see.

If you've hopped along from DELAWARE or you are just joining me from your dashboard or happened along from somewhere else, please be sure to CLICK HERE to start with the first state in the union, Delaware, because you won't want to miss out on any of the fun (or any of the blog candy!!)...

There is an AMAZING Grand Prize Package for one LUCKY hopper (winner chosen by Rafflecopter)!!  To be entered to win, please do the following:

• Visit each state and leave a comment on each project (simply follow the links provided below)
• Like Blessed on the Bright Side and Handmade By Lisa FB Pages.

So what's the Grand Prize???
Cricut Cartridge - Destinations, beautiful handmade flowers from Shannon at Creative Chaos Flowers, and a $20 Gift Certificate to Scraptastical Kreations.
Now on to my state and my project....please pardon the photo job, for some reason my camera was NOT cooperating with me to get these pictures!!

It's very difficult to fit all the wonderful things to see and do in Pennsylvania all into one project.  I tried to highlight some of the things I've done just recently.  The countryside is starting to change colors (unfortunately) to it's beautiful golds, reds and oranges and with it will come cooler weather.  That means sled riding, skiing and snowball battles are fast approaching.

For this project, I used everything from my stash.  The paper is all core'dinations (my fav) to create the single and double layer photo mats.  The letters are cut using SCAL2 using font ARIAL BLACK.  Where would I be without all my fonts??  To get my letters to be straight, I used the scrap piece the letters were cut from to line them up.

Now for the good stuff, BLOG CANDY.  I'm offering up a SURPRISE grab bag that's sure to help in your scrapbooking endeavors!!  To be eligible, please leave a comment on all 50 states to everyone know you've been there and if you like what you see on my blog, please become a follower!  The winner will be picked randomly on Sunday, Sept 18th and announced on my blog.

Now you can hop to the NEXT STATE IN THE UNION, New Jersey with Nancy!!  Remember to leave a comment on each state to be eligible for the GRAND PRIZE!!




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Happy 31st Birthday BECKY!!

Welcome to the Becky's Birthday Blog Hop! It's going to be a lot of fun. It's Becky's birthday and she's celebrating with a hop.  Please remember when posting to wish her a Happy Birthday.

If you arrived here from Misty's page, you are on the right track.  If you would like to start from the beginning and hop along with us, please go to Becky’s page (our host).

Thank you to Becky for hosting this hop and a special Thank You to our sponsor Erica from Mycricutcraftroom for her generosity!

 

I'm pretty new to card making and I wanted to join this hop to encourage myself to make more cards.  I know it's pretty basic but for me it was a challenge.  It was also the first time I used my brand new copics!!

Thank you for stopping in and viewing my blog.  There are lots of other projects I've done that you can see.  If you like what you see, please become a follower.  Your next stop on the hop is Rachel .

Have a Great Day!

The complete lineup:

1.Becky - http://beckscricards.blogspot.com
2. Amy - http://www.lovetocrop.com/
3. Kimmarie - http://kimmarieskorner.blogspot.com
4. Dandy (Dandylicious Creates) - http://dandylicioushair.blogspot.com
5. Kathy - http://kathyand3kids.blogspot.com
6. Nicole - http://canadiannickelscrapn.blogspot.com/
7. Gill - http://creationsbygillm.blogspot.com
8. Kristy - www.scraptasticalkreations.blogspot.com
9. Nicolette - www.beyondscrapin.blogspot.com
10. Momo - http://www.madebymomo.blogspot.com
11. Sylvia - http://bellascrapbookdesigns.blogspot.com
12. DDs Crafts - http://craftydeb-ddscrafts.blogspot.com/
13. Faith - http://faithfulecreations.wordpress.com
14. Paula - http://www.morethanfavors.blogspot.com
15. Ashley - http://www.theglamoroussideofscrapping.blogspot.com/
16.Haidee-http://created2bunique.blogspot.com/
17. Deborah - http://scrappingmamma.net
18. Gina - http://californiascrappin-gcinderella21.blogspot.com/
19. Sue - http://www.scrappindhilly.blogspot.com/
20. Stephanie - http://www.alwayscrafting.com/
21. Cher - http://www.cherevansstudio.blogspot.com/
22. Linda - http://lindasimpsoncraftypieceofheaven.blogspot.com/
23. Misty - http://www.abusyplace.blogspot.com
24. Wendy - http://wleitel.blogspot.com   <---you are here
25. Rachel- http://rachelspapercrafts.blogspot.com
26. Erica -  http://mycricutcraftroom.blogspot.com

Welcome to the Bucket List Birthday Blog Hop! It's going to be a lot of fun. Everyone is going to be showcasing items from their bucket lists and we will be wishing happy birthday to a number of August babies (including Michelle Hull, who is the host of this hop!).

If you arrived here from Lisa’s page, you are on the right track.  If you would like to start from the beginning and hop along with us, please go to MichelleHull’s page (our host).

Please remember to say Happy Birthday to the birthday people along the way & Happy Anniversary to Gill & Jim.

My project to showcase my bucket list was to make a place for my bucket list.  This list has been written for many years and then I misplaced it.  After 2 moves and a few years, I found it again.  It was amazing to remember what I had written and that I had already started accomplishing some of the items.  Needless to say, the list is misplaced again but when I find it, it will be placed in my frame and on the wall in my scrap room.

My supplies used were:
Everything from my personal stash....some was no longer in the packaging so I'm unsure of the maker.
The frame is from my attic
Tornal Adornament fibers
Gold Beading bought at JoAnn's
Lace around the frame bought at Joann's
Recollections Boutique Fleur swirls
Prima Flowers (my favorite)
Basic ribbon bought at Michael's
Butterflies were also bought at Michael's back in the floral department
The font is Script MT Bold (my personal favorite!) and was cut using SCAL2 on my computer

1. Please remember to leave a comment and
2. Click to follow my blog is you like what you see!

Have a fantastic day and enjoy all the projects from these wonderful people!

To continue on with the hop, your next stop is Jamie


The complete blog lineup:

1.     Michelle - http://craftychelle.blogspot.com/<-----Happy Birthday on the 18th

2.     Justina http://justmycrafts.blogspot.com<-----Happy Birthday on the 28th

3.     Anita - http://anitaandbugs.blogspot.com

4.     Ashley - http://scrappinpinkpiglet.blogspot.com

5.     Amy - http://www.lovetocrop.com/

6.     Maria - http://www.mdcraftcorner.blogspot.com/

7.     Tami - http://tamboscreations.blogspot.com/

8.     Sher http://www.patternsbysher.blogspot.com

9.   Gina - http://californiascrappin-gcinderella21.blogspot.com/

10.    Gill - http://scrappincreationsbygillm.blogspot.com <-----Happy Anniv on the 11th

11.   Linda T - http://www.lindascreativity.blogspot.com

12.   Inga - http://mommahobbit.blogspot.com/

13.   Corrine- http://celebratingordinarymoments.blogspot.com/

14.   Lori- http://scrappinmystressaway.blogspot.com/

15.   Nancy - http://blog.fancywithnancy.com

16.   Lisa - http://handmadewithlove-lisa.blogspot.com/

17.   Wendy -http://wleitel.blogspot.com/ <-----Happy Birthday on the 31^st  ß--you are here

18.   Jamie - http://myamusinglife.blogspot.com<-----Happy Birthday on the 18th

SCHOOL'S OUT WINNER IS.........

After writing all the names on a piece of paper and throwing them in a dish, we've pulled COLLEEN B.  I will be emailing you to find what some of your goals are for the summer so I can put a surprise package together for you.

Thank you all for participating!!


Wendy

June 10-12 School's Out For Summer Blog Hop

Welcome to the School's Out For Summer Blog Hop. If you have arrived here from Nancy-http://blog.fancywithnancy.com/ you are on the right track.  For my School's Out item, I made a summer calendar of the things I want to get done this summer.  This TOP 10 "To Do" list is tacked to my wall above my desk.  I will insert pictures as I get the item done.  This will then go in a book as the beginning pages and more pictures of each event/project will be in the book also.

My challenge to you for the hop is to do the same and post your blog address here so we can go check it out.  It could be a place you want to go, things you want to get done, etc.  I'm not asking for it to be extravagant, just get those ideas on paper.  No pictures can be added since these are things that are not done yet.  Photo mats with tags above with the idea.

My BLOG CANDY will be a package that will help achieve one of your goals on your summer calendar. Since this is a week-end long hop, I will pick a winner on June 12th (I'll post the winner on Monday, June 13th). Just make sure you are a follower of my blog (post my blinkie on your blog if you like what you see) and leave a comment with your blog address and contact information. The winner will be picked randomly.   If my followers reach 150, a second BLOG CANDY package will be mailed as well.

Now to make sure you stay on track, hop on over to Anita-http://www.anitaandbugs.blogspot.com/ to continue on.........

Here's a line up to help you stay on track....

Jessica- http://thecreativestamperspot.blogspot.com/
Nancy-http://blog.fancywithnancy.com/
Wendy- http://wleitel.blogspot.com/  <-------YOU ARE HERE
Anita-http://www.anitaandbugs.blogspot.com/  <-------NEXT STOP
Nadia http://www.nadiasbeautifulmess.blogspot.com/
Jenny http://www.papercutcreations.blogspot.com/
Sarah http://www.simplyshaddock.blogspot.com/
DoBea http://www.dobeaalberts.blogspot.com/
Kristin http://scrappingmamahen.blogspot.com/
Jen R http://www.memorieswithjen.blogspot.com/
Julie Ranae http://juliesopenwindow.blogspot.com/
Brynn- http://www.flairandfrillscreativity.blogspot.com/
Jess- http://scrappyjess.blogspot.com/
Linn - http://linnsscrapshack.blogspot.com/

Have a fantastic weekend and thanks for stopping by!

Wendy