Spotlight Saturday

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It’s Spotlight Saturday time again!! For those of you visiting for the first time, every week I feature someone’s blog on my blog. There are so many crafters and blogs out there with a wealth of knowledge and creativity and unfortunately like some of you, I’m ot able to visit them all the time, but I know they are there. This is my way of giving them the recognition that they deserve and perhaps a few more followers ;-)

This week I am featuring Cindy from Cindy B Creations.

Here's a little bit about Cindy:


My name is Cindy Beland from http://cindybcreations.blogspot.com/ .I live in a small town in Northern Ontario,Canada.I am a stay home mom with two wonderful children and am engaged to a great guy.Because of my situation I am lucky I have a lot of time to be creative and do my projects.This year I created my own blog and shortly after was asked to join the Design Team "Whimsical Wednesday" which I happily did.I have really enjoyed this as I have met so many wonderful and talented people,actually this is how I got to know Zeni.It has also inspired me to start drawing again,I have always loved to draw and colour and with the digital age its so easy to share with the world.I am also looking forward to starting my own digi shop (a work in progress).The card I am showcasing is one of my images I call "The Pumkin Patch" hope you like it.

Thank you so much Zeni for choosing me for your spotlight :)


Isn't her card just fabulous!?!?  Please show Cindy some love by stopping by her blog.  Cindy, please feel free to grab the badge on the side for spotlight saturday! Thanks for stopping by and I hope you all have a great day!

If you are looking for the Faith Blog Hop please click here

It’s Spotlight Saturday time again!! For those of you visiting for the first time, every week I feature someone’s blog on my blog. There are so many crafters and blogs out there with a wealth of knowledge and creativity and unfortunately like some of you, I’m ot able to visit them all the time, but I know they are there. This is my way of giving them the recognition that they deserve and perhaps a few more followers ;-)

This week I am featuring Cindy from Cindy B Creations.

Here's a little bit about Cindy:


My name is Cindy Beland from http://cindybcreations.blogspot.com/ .I live in a small town in Northern Ontario,Canada.I am a stay home mom with two wonderful children and am engaged to a great guy.Because of my situation I am lucky I have a lot of time to be creative and do my projects.This year I created my own blog and shortly after was asked to join the Design Team "Whimsical Wednesday" which I happily did.I have really enjoyed this as I have met so many wonderful and talented people,actually this is how I got to know Zeni.It has also inspired me to start drawing again,I have always loved to draw and colour and with the digital age its so easy to share with the world.I am also looking forward to starting my own digi shop (a work in progress).The card I am showcasing is one of my images I call "The Pumkin Patch" hope you like it.

Thank you so much Zeni for choosing me for your spotlight :)


Isn't her card just fabulous!?!?  Please show Cindy some love by stopping by her blog.  Cindy, please feel free to grab the badge on the side for spotlight saturday! Thanks for stopping by and I hope you all have a great day!

Spotlight Saturday

It’s Spotlight Saturday time again!! For those of you visiting for the first time, every week I feature someone’s blog on my blog.  There are so many crafters and blogs out there with a wealth of knowledge and creativity and unfortunately like some of you, I’m ot able to visit them all the time, but I know they are there.  This is my way of giving them the recognition that they deserve and perhaps a few more followers ;-)

This week I am featuring not only a wonderfully talented lady, but someone I consider a friend, Michelle from Scrappin with my Bug.  Michelle has all kinds of ideas, you name it… she knows how to craft it! I always look forward to seeing her vinyl wall, which she changes mainly with the season.  Michelle created this beautiful banner and wanted to share with you all:

Here’s a little bit about Michelle:

Hi, I'm Michelle Criswell from Scrappin with my Bug! I'm married to a sweet man named John for the last 10 years, we have 2 georgeous little girls Lily 6 and Poppy 2. We live on several acres in the hills surrounded by Oak Trees, deer and other wildlife.

I've always loved to craft since I was a little kid but as I got older I didn't have much time for it. After my career ended and was retired from my job, I found myself with nothing to do. As I was flipping through channels I came across QVC and they were debuting this thing called a Cricut. It wasn't even in stores yet! I watched them demo it and knew I must have this and I was sure I could do great a wonderful things (it looked easy on t.v)...lol. The first scrapbook I made was for our dog because that was my child at the time.

Then as we started a family I knew this would be an awesome thing to do for my children! As I went I ventured out into home decor, cards, treat making and now offer kits online and locally teaching people how to love their Cricut as much as I do ! I absolutely love it and love my facebook family.  Through there I have met so many great people and even started hosting scrap night once a month so we can all get together. Its a great world to be a part of, and I'm thankful for all the encouragement and support we all give each other.

Isn’t this banner just gorgeous!!! She never ceases to amaze me! Please stop by her blog and leave her some love! I’m sure she will love it and along the way she can make a few new friends!

May you all have a beautiful Saturday!

It’s Spotlight Saturday time again!! For those of you visiting for the first time, every week I feature someone’s blog on my blog.  There are so many crafters and blogs out there with a wealth of knowledge and creativity and unfortunately like some of you, I’m ot able to visit them all the time, but I know they are there.  This is my way of giving them the recognition that they deserve and perhaps a few more followers ;-)

This week I am featuring not only a wonderfully talented lady, but someone I consider a friend, Michelle from Scrappin with my Bug.  Michelle has all kinds of ideas, you name it… she knows how to craft it! I always look forward to seeing her vinyl wall, which she changes mainly with the season.  Michelle created this beautiful banner and wanted to share with you all:

Here’s a little bit about Michelle:

Hi, I'm Michelle Criswell from Scrappin with my Bug! I'm married to a sweet man named John for the last 10 years, we have 2 georgeous little girls Lily 6 and Poppy 2. We live on several acres in the hills surrounded by Oak Trees, deer and other wildlife.

I've always loved to craft since I was a little kid but as I got older I didn't have much time for it. After my career ended and was retired from my job, I found myself with nothing to do. As I was flipping through channels I came across QVC and they were debuting this thing called a Cricut. It wasn't even in stores yet! I watched them demo it and knew I must have this and I was sure I could do great a wonderful things (it looked easy on t.v)...lol. The first scrapbook I made was for our dog because that was my child at the time.

Then as we started a family I knew this would be an awesome thing to do for my children! As I went I ventured out into home decor, cards, treat making and now offer kits online and locally teaching people how to love their Cricut as much as I do ! I absolutely love it and love my facebook family.  Through there I have met so many great people and even started hosting scrap night once a month so we can all get together. Its a great world to be a part of, and I'm thankful for all the encouragement and support we all give each other.

Isn’t this banner just gorgeous!!! She never ceases to amaze me! Please stop by her blog and leave her some love! I’m sure she will love it and along the way she can make a few new friends!

May you all have a beautiful Saturday!

Spotlight Saturday

If you are looking for the Crafty Sprouts New Release Blog Hop Please Click Here

Welcome to another Spotlight Saturday! For those of you visiting for the first time, every week I feature someone's blog on my blog. There are so many crafters and blogs out there with a wealth of knowledge and creativity and unfortunately like some of you, I'm not able to visit them all the time, but I know they are there. This is my way of giving them the recognition that they deserve and perhaps a few more followers ;-).

This week I am featuring another wonderfully talented and sweet lady, Christel from One Scrappin Sista. I met Christel through a Faith Blog Hop group and she has been so inspiring so many times. I thank God for putting her in my life.

Here's a little bit about Christel:

Hello fellow scrappers! I’m Christel and I currently reside in Reynoldsburg, OH with my DH and our four children. Due to my DH’s job, we move a lot. We will probably move again next summer. We just moved here from Roanoke, VA.

My DH got me hooked on scrapbooking when he created my first album for me for Christmas in 2004. I remember it clearly because he would sneak off on Saturdays while I was pregnant with our youngest. You know the hormones were raging. Ever since he presented me with the beautiful gift of love, I have been hooked. I have started creating cards as well as altered projects. I think my favorite thing to do though is create LO’s.

I am a teacher by training. I have taught 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, and 8^th grades. I enjoy teaching but with the DH’s job, it’s hard getting a job and be successful. So, I am at home at this time.

I am super excited to be featured on Zeni’s blog and blessed to be able to call her friend. Until next time, I love you and there’s nothing you can do about it! Let’s inspire one another!

Happy Scrappin’!

Christel

Isn't this tithing box so cute and motivating for the children to give an offering?!?! Please stop by her blog and leave her some bloggy love! I'm sure she will love it and along the way she can make a few new friends!

Christel, please feel free to grab the Spotlight Saturday button on the right for your blog. :)

May you all have a beautiful Saturday!

If you are looking for the Crafty Sprouts New Release Blog Hop Please Click Here

Welcome to another Spotlight Saturday! For those of you visiting for the first time, every week I feature someone's blog on my blog. There are so many crafters and blogs out there with a wealth of knowledge and creativity and unfortunately like some of you, I'm not able to visit them all the time, but I know they are there. This is my way of giving them the recognition that they deserve and perhaps a few more followers ;-).

This week I am featuring another wonderfully talented and sweet lady, Christel from One Scrappin Sista. I met Christel through a Faith Blog Hop group and she has been so inspiring so many times. I thank God for putting her in my life.

Here's a little bit about Christel:

Hello fellow scrappers! I’m Christel and I currently reside in Reynoldsburg, OH with my DH and our four children. Due to my DH’s job, we move a lot. We will probably move again next summer. We just moved here from Roanoke, VA.

My DH got me hooked on scrapbooking when he created my first album for me for Christmas in 2004. I remember it clearly because he would sneak off on Saturdays while I was pregnant with our youngest. You know the hormones were raging. Ever since he presented me with the beautiful gift of love, I have been hooked. I have started creating cards as well as altered projects. I think my favorite thing to do though is create LO’s.

I am a teacher by training. I have taught 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, and 8^th grades. I enjoy teaching but with the DH’s job, it’s hard getting a job and be successful. So, I am at home at this time.

I am super excited to be featured on Zeni’s blog and blessed to be able to call her friend. Until next time, I love you and there’s nothing you can do about it! Let’s inspire one another!

Happy Scrappin’!

Christel

Isn't this tithing box so cute and motivating for the children to give an offering?!?! Please stop by her blog and leave her some bloggy love! I'm sure she will love it and along the way she can make a few new friends!

Christel, please feel free to grab the Spotlight Saturday button on the right for your blog. :)

May you all have a beautiful Saturday!

Spotlight Saturday

Welcome to another Spotlight Saturday!  For those of you visiting for the first time, every week I feature someone's blog on my blog. There are so many crafters and blogs out there with a wealth of knowledge and creativity and unfortunately like some of you, I'm not able to visit them all the time, but I know they are there. This is my way of giving them the recognition that they deserve and perhaps a few more followers ;-). 

This week I am featuring another wonderfully talented lady, Roberta from TX Scrapper Mom. I met Roberta through a Design team that we both took place in and I have always loved her awesome talent.  

Here’s a little bit about Roberta and her project using Crafty Sprout's Besties for Life set:

My name is Roberta, but most of you may know me as TX Scrapper Mom ! I am a mother to a handsome 21-month-old little boy, and when I'm not chasing him around the house, I'm in a classroom teaching Pre-K kiddoes. I've always been drawn to crafting, but never dedicated any time to any one hobbie. I finally decided to buy my first Cricut in February of 2010, and didn't pull it out of the box until May (I don't think I ever admitted that out loud). When I finally learned the ins and outs, it became an addiction - one that most of you understand :). Now I spend most of my spare time, which mostly constitutes of late night and some weekends, crafting. I'm always eager to learn more, meet people with the same passion, and share my creations. In the spirit of learning, I had my first "private sewing class" with my mom this past Saturday, so that I could finally put the sewing machine I got on Black Friday to good use. I couldn't start with a simple project though, I wanted to do it my way...CUTE!!!! lol After practicing on scraps, here's the little bag I made for some treats, a gift card, etc. I think I did pretty good for my first time! I plan on making some bags for Halloween and other events/holidays, so be sure to swing by my blog and stay up-to-date with what I'm doing. Happy Crafting! - Roberta

Isn't this little purse so cute?!?! Please stop by her blog and leave her some bloggy love! I'm sure she will love it and along the way she can make a few new friends! Roberta please feel free to grab the Spotlight Saturday button on the right for your blog. :)

May you all have a beautiful Saturday!

Welcome to another Spotlight Saturday!  For those of you visiting for the first time, every week I feature someone's blog on my blog. There are so many crafters and blogs out there with a wealth of knowledge and creativity and unfortunately like some of you, I'm not able to visit them all the time, but I know they are there. This is my way of giving them the recognition that they deserve and perhaps a few more followers ;-). 

This week I am featuring another wonderfully talented lady, Roberta from TX Scrapper Mom. I met Roberta through a Design team that we both took place in and I have always loved her awesome talent.  

Here’s a little bit about Roberta and her project using Crafty Sprout's Besties for Life set:

My name is Roberta, but most of you may know me as TX Scrapper Mom ! I am a mother to a handsome 21-month-old little boy, and when I'm not chasing him around the house, I'm in a classroom teaching Pre-K kiddoes. I've always been drawn to crafting, but never dedicated any time to any one hobbie. I finally decided to buy my first Cricut in February of 2010, and didn't pull it out of the box until May (I don't think I ever admitted that out loud). When I finally learned the ins and outs, it became an addiction - one that most of you understand :). Now I spend most of my spare time, which mostly constitutes of late night and some weekends, crafting. I'm always eager to learn more, meet people with the same passion, and share my creations. In the spirit of learning, I had my first "private sewing class" with my mom this past Saturday, so that I could finally put the sewing machine I got on Black Friday to good use. I couldn't start with a simple project though, I wanted to do it my way...CUTE!!!! lol After practicing on scraps, here's the little bag I made for some treats, a gift card, etc. I think I did pretty good for my first time! I plan on making some bags for Halloween and other events/holidays, so be sure to swing by my blog and stay up-to-date with what I'm doing. Happy Crafting! - Roberta

Isn't this little purse so cute?!?! Please stop by her blog and leave her some bloggy love! I'm sure she will love it and along the way she can make a few new friends! Roberta please feel free to grab the Spotlight Saturday button on the right for your blog. :)

May you all have a beautiful Saturday!

Spotlight Saturday and Sunday

Hello everyone! First of all I owe my special guest Cheryl a HUGE apology.  Cheryl, I am so sorry that this post did not go up.  Things got complicated during the day and it just slipped my mind.  Usually I schedule these, but it was also a busy week.  So today, you get the special title of Spotlight Saturday and Sunday!
For those of you visiting for the first time, every week I feature someone's blog on my blog. There are so many crafters and blogs out there with a wealth of knowledge and creativity and unfortunately like some of you, I'm not able to visit them all the time, but I know they are there. This is my way of giving them the recognition that they deserve and perhaps a few more followers ;-).


This week I am featuring another wonderfully talented lady, Cheryl from Cards by CG. I came across Cheryl's blog and just loved her projects and enthusiasm in crafting.  She created this adorable all seasons card.

Here’s a little bit about Cheryl:
My name is Cheryl Gaffney. I live in Vancouver, WA with my family!! I am a SAHM to two wonderful boys, Bryce is 8 and Owen is 6. My lovely Husband, Roy works hard so that I can keep up with crafting, you know how important hobbies are!!
I started crafting hardcore when I purchased my Cricut Expression in Apri 2010l. I just started my blog, CardsbyCG.blogspot.com in late July of 2010, just one month after I opened a little Etsy store!
I am proud to say that I handcraft a birthday card for each member of both my family and my husband's family (including cousins, aunts, uncles etc.). I'd like to think that the cards end up in some cherished place of honor, but who knows.
I'd love to share my crafting journey with you! - Cheryl

Please stop by her blog and leave her some love! I'm sure she will love it and along the way she can make a few new friends! Cheryl please feel free to grab the Spotlight Saturday button on the right for your blog. :)

May you all have a beautiful Saturday and God bless!

Hello everyone! First of all I owe my special guest Cheryl a HUGE apology.  Cheryl, I am so sorry that this post did not go up.  Things got complicated during the day and it just slipped my mind.  Usually I schedule these, but it was also a busy week.  So today, you get the special title of Spotlight Saturday and Sunday!
For those of you visiting for the first time, every week I feature someone's blog on my blog. There are so many crafters and blogs out there with a wealth of knowledge and creativity and unfortunately like some of you, I'm not able to visit them all the time, but I know they are there. This is my way of giving them the recognition that they deserve and perhaps a few more followers ;-).


This week I am featuring another wonderfully talented lady, Cheryl from Cards by CG. I came across Cheryl's blog and just loved her projects and enthusiasm in crafting.  She created this adorable all seasons card.

Here’s a little bit about Cheryl:
My name is Cheryl Gaffney. I live in Vancouver, WA with my family!! I am a SAHM to two wonderful boys, Bryce is 8 and Owen is 6. My lovely Husband, Roy works hard so that I can keep up with crafting, you know how important hobbies are!!
I started crafting hardcore when I purchased my Cricut Expression in Apri 2010l. I just started my blog, CardsbyCG.blogspot.com in late July of 2010, just one month after I opened a little Etsy store!
I am proud to say that I handcraft a birthday card for each member of both my family and my husband's family (including cousins, aunts, uncles etc.). I'd like to think that the cards end up in some cherished place of honor, but who knows.
I'd love to share my crafting journey with you! - Cheryl

Please stop by her blog and leave her some love! I'm sure she will love it and along the way she can make a few new friends! Cheryl please feel free to grab the Spotlight Saturday button on the right for your blog. :)

May you all have a beautiful Saturday and God bless!

Spotlight Saturday

Welcome to another Spotlight Saturday!  For those of you visiting for the first time, every week I feature someone's blog on my blog. There are so many crafters and blogs out there with a wealth of knowledge and creativity and unfortunately like some of you, I'm not able to visit them all the time, but I know they are there. This is my way of giving them the recognition that they deserve and perhaps a few more followers ;-).

This week I am featuring another wonderfully talented lady, Heather from Stamp the Details. I met Heather through the Paper Hoarders Facebook Group.  She has a very unique way about her style and loves to stamp and color.  

Here’s a little bit about Heather and her project:

Hi!  My name is Heather Strenzwilk and I've been stamping for 17 years.  I live with my husband and daughter in upstate NY.  In addition to taking care of my family, I work part time doing quality control and technical support for a small software company.  In my "spare" time I am on two design teams and I review products for an online craft blog (I love being paid in product!)  Card making was my first adult foray into paper crafting and is still my favorite because I love paper, ink and stamps.  I enjoy both rubber and digital stamping and often combine both in my work.  I finally broke down in January of this year and bought a Big Shot and a Slice and I don't know why I waited so long!

Thanks Scrappyzeni for inviting me to guest blog today.  We met on a papercrafting group on Facebook. She was looking for volunteers to be her guest and I took a chance and sent  a link to my blog and the rest is history!

My project is based on a ready to make matchbox kit from Martha Stewart.  I didn't like the covers that came with the kit so I cut one apart and made it into a pattern.  Each cover is a 3x6 piece of cardstock scored in a few places.  If I stamp the background I score after I stamp.  For the inside I used a pre-cut piece from the kit.  These can be made quickly- especially if you use a scoring board.  Fast and easy and a fun way to share a small treat.

Heather, thanks for agreeing to be on the "Spotlight".  Feel free to grab the Spotlight button on the right to display on your blog.  

Please stop by her blog and leave her some love! I'm sure she will love it and along the way she can make a few new friends! May you all have a beautiful Saturday and God bless!

Welcome to another Spotlight Saturday!  For those of you visiting for the first time, every week I feature someone's blog on my blog. There are so many crafters and blogs out there with a wealth of knowledge and creativity and unfortunately like some of you, I'm not able to visit them all the time, but I know they are there. This is my way of giving them the recognition that they deserve and perhaps a few more followers ;-).

This week I am featuring another wonderfully talented lady, Heather from Stamp the Details. I met Heather through the Paper Hoarders Facebook Group.  She has a very unique way about her style and loves to stamp and color.  

Here’s a little bit about Heather and her project:

Hi!  My name is Heather Strenzwilk and I've been stamping for 17 years.  I live with my husband and daughter in upstate NY.  In addition to taking care of my family, I work part time doing quality control and technical support for a small software company.  In my "spare" time I am on two design teams and I review products for an online craft blog (I love being paid in product!)  Card making was my first adult foray into paper crafting and is still my favorite because I love paper, ink and stamps.  I enjoy both rubber and digital stamping and often combine both in my work.  I finally broke down in January of this year and bought a Big Shot and a Slice and I don't know why I waited so long!

Thanks Scrappyzeni for inviting me to guest blog today.  We met on a papercrafting group on Facebook. She was looking for volunteers to be her guest and I took a chance and sent  a link to my blog and the rest is history!

My project is based on a ready to make matchbox kit from Martha Stewart.  I didn't like the covers that came with the kit so I cut one apart and made it into a pattern.  Each cover is a 3x6 piece of cardstock scored in a few places.  If I stamp the background I score after I stamp.  For the inside I used a pre-cut piece from the kit.  These can be made quickly- especially if you use a scoring board.  Fast and easy and a fun way to share a small treat.

Heather, thanks for agreeing to be on the "Spotlight".  Feel free to grab the Spotlight button on the right to display on your blog.  

Please stop by her blog and leave her some love! I'm sure she will love it and along the way she can make a few new friends! May you all have a beautiful Saturday and God bless!

Spotlight Saturday

If you are looking of the Back to School 

eCraft giveaway, please click here

It's Spotlight Saturday time again!! For those of you visiting for the first time, every week I feature someone's blog here at Scrappy Zeni's. There are so many crafters and blogs out there with a wealth of knowledge and creativity and unfortunately like some of you, I'm not able to visit them all the time, but I know they are there. This is my way of giving them the recognition that they deserve and perhaps a few more followers ;-).

This week I am featuring another wonderfully talented lady, Jill Angel from Crafty Creations by Jill.  Jill's birthday was yesterday so this is an extra special posting and I'm so honored to have her in the spotlight today.  Not only is Jill a crafter but she's also a baker! (if you go to her blog you will see what I'm talking about!).

Jill has made this super cute card to feature today.  Isn't this little doll just sassy?!!?!!

I met Jill in the Paper Hoarders Facebook Group.  There is a lot of talent in this group and the atmosphere is just so nice to share all ideas by everyone.  If you are crafter and would like to join this group, please let me know so I can invite you.  You can reach me by email at scrappyzeni@gmail.com.  

Here’s a little bit about Jill:

My name is Jill Angel. I am a 38 year old, happily married, mom of 4 daughters, 2 dogs, a cat and a guinea pig. I was a full time hairstylist until I had my last 3 daughters within a year. Now I am mostly a stay at home mom only doing hair for a few special friends. I have a 14 year old, Ashley, about to start high school and 4 year old twins, Morgan & Megan, about to start preschool and I'll just have my 3 year old helper, Riley, home with me. I've always enjoyed crafty things and my hobby was cake decorating. My mom bought me a Cricut Expression before Cricut Cake came out, to use for cakes. Instead that thrust me into paper crafts. I recently became a Copic Certified Designer and they are my favorite items to work with! I don't have a lot of free time but when I do I like to make cards, stamped with my favorite Kraftin'Kimmie stamps, with The Greeting Farm stamps being a close second favorite. I have not been blogging long but I figured this would give me an incentive to keep creating and posting! I am excited to be in my first Blog Hop on August 22nd- a birthday themed hop, "29 again?" This should be a great hop with plenty of yummy blog candy! I would like to eventually get into scrapbooking more. I definitely have plenty to scrap about! I am so flattered to be featured on your Saturday Spotlight! I love to see the talent on blogs and blog hops and Zeni's is one of my favorites!

Thank you Jill for being so kind!!! I'm super honored to have you here! :)

Please stop by her blog and leave her some love! I'm sure she will love it and along the way she can make a few new friends! May you all have a beautiful Saturday and God bless!

If you are looking of the Back to School 

eCraft giveaway, please click here

It's Spotlight Saturday time again!! For those of you visiting for the first time, every week I feature someone's blog here at Scrappy Zeni's. There are so many crafters and blogs out there with a wealth of knowledge and creativity and unfortunately like some of you, I'm not able to visit them all the time, but I know they are there. This is my way of giving them the recognition that they deserve and perhaps a few more followers ;-).

This week I am featuring another wonderfully talented lady, Jill Angel from Crafty Creations by Jill.  Jill's birthday was yesterday so this is an extra special posting and I'm so honored to have her in the spotlight today.  Not only is Jill a crafter but she's also a baker! (if you go to her blog you will see what I'm talking about!).

Jill has made this super cute card to feature today.  Isn't this little doll just sassy?!!?!!

I met Jill in the Paper Hoarders Facebook Group.  There is a lot of talent in this group and the atmosphere is just so nice to share all ideas by everyone.  If you are crafter and would like to join this group, please let me know so I can invite you.  You can reach me by email at scrappyzeni@gmail.com.  

Here’s a little bit about Jill:

My name is Jill Angel. I am a 38 year old, happily married, mom of 4 daughters, 2 dogs, a cat and a guinea pig. I was a full time hairstylist until I had my last 3 daughters within a year. Now I am mostly a stay at home mom only doing hair for a few special friends. I have a 14 year old, Ashley, about to start high school and 4 year old twins, Morgan & Megan, about to start preschool and I'll just have my 3 year old helper, Riley, home with me. I've always enjoyed crafty things and my hobby was cake decorating. My mom bought me a Cricut Expression before Cricut Cake came out, to use for cakes. Instead that thrust me into paper crafts. I recently became a Copic Certified Designer and they are my favorite items to work with! I don't have a lot of free time but when I do I like to make cards, stamped with my favorite Kraftin'Kimmie stamps, with The Greeting Farm stamps being a close second favorite. I have not been blogging long but I figured this would give me an incentive to keep creating and posting! I am excited to be in my first Blog Hop on August 22nd- a birthday themed hop, "29 again?" This should be a great hop with plenty of yummy blog candy! I would like to eventually get into scrapbooking more. I definitely have plenty to scrap about! I am so flattered to be featured on your Saturday Spotlight! I love to see the talent on blogs and blog hops and Zeni's is one of my favorites!

Thank you Jill for being so kind!!! I'm super honored to have you here! :)

Please stop by her blog and leave her some love! I'm sure she will love it and along the way she can make a few new friends! May you all have a beautiful Saturday and God bless!

Spotlight Saturday

It's Spotlight Saturday time again!! For those of you visiting for the first time, every week I feature someone's blog on my blog.  There are so many crafters and blogs out there with a wealth of knowledge and creativity and unfortunately like some of you, I'm not able to visit them all the time, but I know they are there. This is my way of giving them the recognition that they deserve and perhaps a few more followers ;-).

This week I am featuring another wonderfully talented lady, Kathryn from Creations with Kathryn. Kathryn is super talented and creative with everything she does.  Her layouts are just adorable and she put so much detail into them.  She created this Post-it holder book.  I thought it was such a great idea for a gift!  I think I need one for my desk at work!! hint... hint.... ;-)



Here's a little bit about Kathryn:

"Hi, my name is Kathryn. I am a wife for 25+ years, with 3 wonderful children, with the oldest being 26 and the youngest being 10. I am also a mother to two adorable fur babies, who are like my real children.

This is a real honor to be asked to make a post for Scrappyzeni's Blog. She is so very talented and so much fun to chase around on Facebook, cause she is so dang funny. So a very big thank you to you Zeni.

I have been crafting all most all my life. I started scrapbooking back in 1980 and in the next 10 years I had been apart of DOTS (now Close to My Heart), Stampin Up, and Creative Memories. In 1990 I was learning stampin and not doing a very good job at it. I had a really hard time lining things up correctly. Well, I have not mastered the skill, but I am ok at it now. So that is how I started making cards and other little this and thats.

The project I created is a Post-It Holder Book. I used only scraps of papers that I had in my scrap bind. The stamps I used are from Stampin Up (Awash with Flowers and Friends 24-7). The images are colored using Prisma Color Pencils and paint thinner to blend the color. I inked the edge with Stampin Up Pumpkin Pie ink. The inside has a pocket with a note card inside to write on. The Book holds the regular size Post-Its and the 1/2 size Post-Its. The book also has a Pen holder to hold a standard Bic Pen. The 2 books vary in size, due to one holding 2 regular Post-It Note Pads and 2 of the 1/2 size ones.

I learned this off of YouTube from ChicnScratch. You can look it up under Post It Note Organizer"

Please stop by her blog and leave her some love! I'm sure she will love it and along the way she can make a few new friends!  May you all have a beautiful Saturday and God bless!

It's Spotlight Saturday time again!! For those of you visiting for the first time, every week I feature someone's blog on my blog.  There are so many crafters and blogs out there with a wealth of knowledge and creativity and unfortunately like some of you, I'm not able to visit them all the time, but I know they are there. This is my way of giving them the recognition that they deserve and perhaps a few more followers ;-).

This week I am featuring another wonderfully talented lady, Kathryn from Creations with Kathryn. Kathryn is super talented and creative with everything she does.  Her layouts are just adorable and she put so much detail into them.  She created this Post-it holder book.  I thought it was such a great idea for a gift!  I think I need one for my desk at work!! hint... hint.... ;-)



Here's a little bit about Kathryn:

"Hi, my name is Kathryn. I am a wife for 25+ years, with 3 wonderful children, with the oldest being 26 and the youngest being 10. I am also a mother to two adorable fur babies, who are like my real children.

This is a real honor to be asked to make a post for Scrappyzeni's Blog. She is so very talented and so much fun to chase around on Facebook, cause she is so dang funny. So a very big thank you to you Zeni.

I have been crafting all most all my life. I started scrapbooking back in 1980 and in the next 10 years I had been apart of DOTS (now Close to My Heart), Stampin Up, and Creative Memories. In 1990 I was learning stampin and not doing a very good job at it. I had a really hard time lining things up correctly. Well, I have not mastered the skill, but I am ok at it now. So that is how I started making cards and other little this and thats.

The project I created is a Post-It Holder Book. I used only scraps of papers that I had in my scrap bind. The stamps I used are from Stampin Up (Awash with Flowers and Friends 24-7). The images are colored using Prisma Color Pencils and paint thinner to blend the color. I inked the edge with Stampin Up Pumpkin Pie ink. The inside has a pocket with a note card inside to write on. The Book holds the regular size Post-Its and the 1/2 size Post-Its. The book also has a Pen holder to hold a standard Bic Pen. The 2 books vary in size, due to one holding 2 regular Post-It Note Pads and 2 of the 1/2 size ones.

I learned this off of YouTube from ChicnScratch. You can look it up under Post It Note Organizer"

Please stop by her blog and leave her some love! I'm sure she will love it and along the way she can make a few new friends!  May you all have a beautiful Saturday and God bless!

Spotlight Saturday

If you are looking for Standing in God's Promises Faith Blog Hop click here

Welcome to another Spotlight Saturday time again!! For those of you visiting for the first time, every week I feature someone's blog on my blog. There are so many crafters and blogs out there with a wealth of knowledge and creativity and unfortunately like some of you, I'm not able to visit them all the time, but I know they are there. This is my way of giving them the recognition that they deserve and perhaps a few more followers ;-).

This week I am featuring an awesome, talented crafter  Amanda from Amanda's Crafts and More. Not only is Amanda a great card maker, but she's also a great scrapbooker!!!   Here's the cute card she made as a guest: 

Here’s a little bit about Amanda:

Hey, my name is Amanda and I’m a stay at home mom{the greatest job in the world}. I have a son, a daughter, and an absolutely amazing husband... I have always been a crafty person even when I was I child.. About 5 years ago I got into scrapbooking, and just in the last year I started blogging and card making... I love creating crafty project, and it brings a smile to my face when someone who receives one of my crafts is so happy that I made something just for them...  Now, that I am in the blogging community I love sharing my project with others and meeting other crafters like my self..

Please stop by her blog and leave her some love! I'm sure she will love it and along the way she can make a few new friends! May you all have a beautiful Saturday and God bless!

Isn't this little rocker awesome!  I have this cartridge and haven't even opened it, so now I really have to look into it!

If you are looking for Standing in God's Promises Faith Blog Hop click here

Welcome to another Spotlight Saturday time again!! For those of you visiting for the first time, every week I feature someone's blog on my blog. There are so many crafters and blogs out there with a wealth of knowledge and creativity and unfortunately like some of you, I'm not able to visit them all the time, but I know they are there. This is my way of giving them the recognition that they deserve and perhaps a few more followers ;-).

This week I am featuring an awesome, talented crafter  Amanda from Amanda's Crafts and More. Not only is Amanda a great card maker, but she's also a great scrapbooker!!!   Here's the cute card she made as a guest: 

Here’s a little bit about Amanda:

Hey, my name is Amanda and I’m a stay at home mom{the greatest job in the world}. I have a son, a daughter, and an absolutely amazing husband... I have always been a crafty person even when I was I child.. About 5 years ago I got into scrapbooking, and just in the last year I started blogging and card making... I love creating crafty project, and it brings a smile to my face when someone who receives one of my crafts is so happy that I made something just for them...  Now, that I am in the blogging community I love sharing my project with others and meeting other crafters like my self..

Please stop by her blog and leave her some love! I'm sure she will love it and along the way she can make a few new friends! May you all have a beautiful Saturday and God bless!

Isn't this little rocker awesome!  I have this cartridge and haven't even opened it, so now I really have to look into it!

Spotlight Saturday

It's Spotlight Saturday time again!! Every week I will be scoping around to see who I can feature on my blog. I am going to do this a little different that before and also include short bio and a special project created by them. There are so many crafters and blogs out there with a wealth of knowledge and creativity and unfortunately like some of you, I'm not able to visit them all the time, but I know they are there. This is my way of giving them the recognition that they deserve and perhaps a few more followers ;-).

This week I am featuring another wonderfully talented lady, Haidee from Created2Bunique. Haidee is super talented and was the brains behind the Giveaway group to allow us all at a good peek to prizes that are up for grabs at other grabs.  She created this little cutie card which just makes me want to go to Hawaii.....

Here's a littel bit about Haidee:

"Hello, my name is Haidee and I am a full-time executive secretary, with two boys and married to a super FANTASTIC man. I have scrapbooked/crafted for over 12 years. I have just started to make greeting cards in the last couple of years. I was created to be unique and that is so true! My ideas come from out of no where and I work best at last minute projects. I have learned that what I like least, everyone likes most. Creating with my hands has been such a great enjoyment to express myself. I spend much time in my playroom-where I create. I never turn down a challenge with crafts and never turn down a good sale, hehehe. Oh, I forgot to mention that I really like shopping for clearance crafts too :)"

Please stop by her blog and leave her some love! I'm sure she will love it and along the way she can make a few new friends! May you all have a beautiful Saturday and God bless!

It's Spotlight Saturday time again!! Every week I will be scoping around to see who I can feature on my blog. I am going to do this a little different that before and also include short bio and a special project created by them. There are so many crafters and blogs out there with a wealth of knowledge and creativity and unfortunately like some of you, I'm not able to visit them all the time, but I know they are there. This is my way of giving them the recognition that they deserve and perhaps a few more followers ;-).

This week I am featuring another wonderfully talented lady, Haidee from Created2Bunique. Haidee is super talented and was the brains behind the Giveaway group to allow us all at a good peek to prizes that are up for grabs at other grabs.  She created this little cutie card which just makes me want to go to Hawaii.....

Here's a littel bit about Haidee:

"Hello, my name is Haidee and I am a full-time executive secretary, with two boys and married to a super FANTASTIC man. I have scrapbooked/crafted for over 12 years. I have just started to make greeting cards in the last couple of years. I was created to be unique and that is so true! My ideas come from out of no where and I work best at last minute projects. I have learned that what I like least, everyone likes most. Creating with my hands has been such a great enjoyment to express myself. I spend much time in my playroom-where I create. I never turn down a challenge with crafts and never turn down a good sale, hehehe. Oh, I forgot to mention that I really like shopping for clearance crafts too :)"

Please stop by her blog and leave her some love! I'm sure she will love it and along the way she can make a few new friends! May you all have a beautiful Saturday and God bless!

Spotlight Saturday and Winner of Explosions Everywhere Blog Hop

It's Spotlight Saturday time!! Every week I will be scoping around to see who I can feature on my blog. There are so many crafters and blogs out there with a wealth of knowledge and creativity and unfortunately like some of you, I'm not able to visit them all the time, but I know they are there. This is my way of giving them the recognition that they deserve and perhaps a few more followers ;-). 

This week I am featuring another wonderfully talented lady, Kari from Purplefuntastick Creations. Kari is super talented and creative with her cards and participates in lots of blog hops, but most of all she expresses her feelings throughouth her blog as well and her awesome personality shows through it as well. So if you are in need of a little inspiration or just need to get (as Kari would say) your creative mojo going, she's definitely the one to see. Please stop by her blog and leave her some love! I'm sure she will love it and along the way she can make a few new friends!

Please go visit Kari and leave her some love. I'm sure that she will appreciate it and even follow you as well!

Now for the winner of the Explosions Everywhere Blog Hop.  I was so excited about this blog hop because it was my first one.  Erika and I had fun putting it together and learning along the way.  I want to thank Scrapbook Steals and Kich N Bleus for sponsoring our blog hop.  It was an awesome prize they gave!!!  The winner of the 4 American Crafts spools of ribbon is  (drum roll.........)

And because Christine signed up for my newsletter, she will be getting the additional four spools!  Congratulations Christine!! Please email me your shipping address to scrappyzeni@gmail.com

I hope everyone has a beautiful Saturday! God bless you all!!

It's Spotlight Saturday time!! Every week I will be scoping around to see who I can feature on my blog. There are so many crafters and blogs out there with a wealth of knowledge and creativity and unfortunately like some of you, I'm not able to visit them all the time, but I know they are there. This is my way of giving them the recognition that they deserve and perhaps a few more followers ;-). 

This week I am featuring another wonderfully talented lady, Kari from Purplefuntastick Creations. Kari is super talented and creative with her cards and participates in lots of blog hops, but most of all she expresses her feelings throughouth her blog as well and her awesome personality shows through it as well. So if you are in need of a little inspiration or just need to get (as Kari would say) your creative mojo going, she's definitely the one to see. Please stop by her blog and leave her some love! I'm sure she will love it and along the way she can make a few new friends!

Please go visit Kari and leave her some love. I'm sure that she will appreciate it and even follow you as well!

Now for the winner of the Explosions Everywhere Blog Hop.  I was so excited about this blog hop because it was my first one.  Erika and I had fun putting it together and learning along the way.  I want to thank Scrapbook Steals and Kich N Bleus for sponsoring our blog hop.  It was an awesome prize they gave!!!  The winner of the 4 American Crafts spools of ribbon is  (drum roll.........)

And because Christine signed up for my newsletter, she will be getting the additional four spools!  Congratulations Christine!! Please email me your shipping address to scrappyzeni@gmail.com

I hope everyone has a beautiful Saturday! God bless you all!!

Spotlight Saturday

It's Spotlight Saturday time!! Every week I will be scoping around to see who I can feature on my blog. There are so many crafters and blogs out there with a wealth of knowledge and creativity and unfortunately like some of you, I'm not able to visit them all the time, but I know they are there. This is my way of giving them the recognition that they deserve and perhaps a few more followers ;-). 

This week I want to feature someone who has inspired me in different ways.  Erika from Cricut Love is extremely talented and loves to make jewelry and color images.  She's the person who is solely responsible for getting me into coloring with prismacolor pencils (she is on my long list of enablers in this crafting world!!! hehehe).

Cricut Love

Please go visit Erika and leave her some love.  I'm sure that she will appreciate it and even follow you as well!

Stay tuned for next week's Spotlight blog and don't forget to share this post and leave a comment, you might be featured next! I hope everyone has a beautiful Saturday. God bless you all! 

It's Spotlight Saturday time!! Every week I will be scoping around to see who I can feature on my blog. There are so many crafters and blogs out there with a wealth of knowledge and creativity and unfortunately like some of you, I'm not able to visit them all the time, but I know they are there. This is my way of giving them the recognition that they deserve and perhaps a few more followers ;-). 

This week I want to feature someone who has inspired me in different ways.  Erika from Cricut Love is extremely talented and loves to make jewelry and color images.  She's the person who is solely responsible for getting me into coloring with prismacolor pencils (she is on my long list of enablers in this crafting world!!! hehehe).

Cricut Love

Please go visit Erika and leave her some love.  I'm sure that she will appreciate it and even follow you as well!

Stay tuned for next week's Spotlight blog and don't forget to share this post and leave a comment, you might be featured next! I hope everyone has a beautiful Saturday. God bless you all! 

Spotlight Saturday

If you are looking for the Father's Love Faith Blog Hop please click here

Welcome to another Spotlight Saturday!! This week I am featuring another wonderfully talented lady, Liz from WhichCraft. Liz is very talented at making party theme crafts.  So if you are in need of a little creativity for your party, she's definitely the go to person.  Hopefully some of that creativity will rub off on me when we get together to craft! hehe!  Please stop by her blog and leave her some love! I'm sure she will love it and along the way she can make a few new friends!

WhichCraft

Every week I will be scoping around to see who I can feature on my blog. There are so many crafters and blogs out there with a wealth of knowledge and unfortunately like some of you I'm not able to visit them all the time, but I know they are there. So by doing this, I am able to give them the recognition that they deserve and perhaps a few more followers ;). Stay tuned for next week's Spotlight blog and don't forget to share this post and leave a comment, you might be featured next! I hope everyone has a beautiful Saturday. God bless you all!

If you are looking for the Father's Love Faith Blog Hop please click here

Welcome to another Spotlight Saturday!! This week I am featuring another wonderfully talented lady, Liz from WhichCraft. Liz is very talented at making party theme crafts.  So if you are in need of a little creativity for your party, she's definitely the go to person.  Hopefully some of that creativity will rub off on me when we get together to craft! hehe!  Please stop by her blog and leave her some love! I'm sure she will love it and along the way she can make a few new friends!

WhichCraft

Every week I will be scoping around to see who I can feature on my blog. There are so many crafters and blogs out there with a wealth of knowledge and unfortunately like some of you I'm not able to visit them all the time, but I know they are there. So by doing this, I am able to give them the recognition that they deserve and perhaps a few more followers ;). Stay tuned for next week's Spotlight blog and don't forget to share this post and leave a comment, you might be featured next! I hope everyone has a beautiful Saturday. God bless you all!

Spotlight Saturday

Good Saturday morning everyone! This week has been a very busy week, but full of fun and new hopes!  I guess everyday should be this way ah? :)

It's finally Saturday, so you know what that means! Time to feature someone else's blog on my blog! This week's Spotlight is Lovebug Creations.  This is a team of a Mama Lovebug and her daughter Kimi.  They are all so talented in many different ways.  Mama Lovebug loves to do wearable art and they are truly beautiful. Kimi is not only one of my besties, but she's also so talented in creating mini albums for any occasion.  They have both been an inspiration and encouragement in my crafting life.  Please visit their website and leave them some love!

Lovebug Creations

Every week I will be scoping around to see who I can feature on my blog. There are so many crafters and blogs out there with a wealth of knowledge and unfortunately like some of you I'm not able to visit them all the time, but I know they are there. So by doing this, I am able to give them the recognition that they deserve and perhaps a few more followers ;).  Stay tuned for next week's Spotlight blog and don't forget to share this post and leave a comment, you might be featured next! I hope everyone has a beautiful Saturday. God bless you all!

Good Saturday morning everyone! This week has been a very busy week, but full of fun and new hopes!  I guess everyday should be this way ah? :)

It's finally Saturday, so you know what that means! Time to feature someone else's blog on my blog! This week's Spotlight is Lovebug Creations.  This is a team of a Mama Lovebug and her daughter Kimi.  They are all so talented in many different ways.  Mama Lovebug loves to do wearable art and they are truly beautiful. Kimi is not only one of my besties, but she's also so talented in creating mini albums for any occasion.  They have both been an inspiration and encouragement in my crafting life.  Please visit their website and leave them some love!

Lovebug Creations

Every week I will be scoping around to see who I can feature on my blog. There are so many crafters and blogs out there with a wealth of knowledge and unfortunately like some of you I'm not able to visit them all the time, but I know they are there. So by doing this, I am able to give them the recognition that they deserve and perhaps a few more followers ;).  Stay tuned for next week's Spotlight blog and don't forget to share this post and leave a comment, you might be featured next! I hope everyone has a beautiful Saturday. God bless you all!

Spotlight Saturday

Welcome to my first Spotlight Saturday!!! I'm super excited because I decided to this little segment on my blog that would allow me to feature someone who inspires me or motivates me in someway.  There are so many crafters and blogs out there with a wealth of knowledge and unfortunately like some of you I'm not able to visit them all the time, but I know they are there.   So by doing this, I am able to give them the recognition that they deserve and perhaps a few more followers ;).

Today I am featuring a very good friend of mine from Scrappin' KY Momma. 

Tanya is always involved in something.  If she's not trying to collect cards for a little Aidan, she's trying to send cards to our troops.  One thing that I learned about Tanya is that she loves to use her imagine.  She sometimes shows little quick cute cards that she makes with it and it has helped me to do the same with mine.  She's extremely talented and just redid her whole blog! So go check her out her blog! She's currently participating in a Thank You to our Teacher's blog hop with a great prize in hand, so leave her some love too while you're there!

So now every week I will be scoping around to see who I can feature on my blog.  Stay tuned for next week's Spotlight blog and don't forget to share this post and leave a comment, you might be featured next! I hope everyone has a beautiful Saturday. God bless you all!

Welcome to my first Spotlight Saturday!!! I'm super excited because I decided to this little segment on my blog that would allow me to feature someone who inspires me or motivates me in someway.  There are so many crafters and blogs out there with a wealth of knowledge and unfortunately like some of you I'm not able to visit them all the time, but I know they are there.   So by doing this, I am able to give them the recognition that they deserve and perhaps a few more followers ;).

Today I am featuring a very good friend of mine from Scrappin' KY Momma. 

Tanya is always involved in something.  If she's not trying to collect cards for a little Aidan, she's trying to send cards to our troops.  One thing that I learned about Tanya is that she loves to use her imagine.  She sometimes shows little quick cute cards that she makes with it and it has helped me to do the same with mine.  She's extremely talented and just redid her whole blog! So go check her out her blog! She's currently participating in a Thank You to our Teacher's blog hop with a great prize in hand, so leave her some love too while you're there!

So now every week I will be scoping around to see who I can feature on my blog.  Stay tuned for next week's Spotlight blog and don't forget to share this post and leave a comment, you might be featured next! I hope everyone has a beautiful Saturday. God bless you all!