Friday, June 24, 2011

Summer Blog Hop Day 1



You should have arrived here from Janet's Blog (http://ladyluvbug.blogspot.com/)
if so you are on the right path, if not please click on the link http://scrapersdelight.blogspot.com/  to start at the beginning as we'd hate you to miss out any letters.

Here is the line-up just in case you missed a blog.

Martina Brill  http://stampinggoddess-stampalicious.blogspot.com/
Meesh AKA Michelle  http://meeshskraftkorner.blogspot.com/
Rhonda Miller  http://bluepoohbear753.blogspot.com/
Ginger Williams  http://memories-by-gn.blogspot.com/
Giselle Varela  http://crossmyheartpapercrafts.blogspot.com/
Danielle  http://daniecreatief.blogspot.com/
Janell  http://janellscreations.blogspot.com/
Trisha http://trishliciousandco.blogspot.com/
Leslie Krochta  http://www.lesliekcreations.blogspot.com/
Carol  http://www.butterflycardsbycaz.blogspot.com/
Tracy  http://queeniesscrapmad.blogspot.com/
Brandy  http://allthingscrafty-brandy.blogspot.com/
Amber  http://pixiperfectcreations.blogspot.com/
Janet  http://ladyluvbug.blogspot.com/
Jani Lewis  http://papercompulsions.blogspot.com/
Carrie  http://paperglitterstamps.blogspot.com/
Freda Thomas  http://scraparama.blogspot.com/

I hope you are inspired by my project and are enjoying the blog hop so far!
When you are ready please hop over to
Carrie's blog at http://paperglitterstamps.blogspot.com/ and continue the fun.


When I think about summer, I think of picnics.
It seems like no matter were we go during the summer,
the zoo, the park, or camping,
 we are always taking a break during the day to have a meal or even a snack.
And were you have food...

... the ants are sure to come!




Aren't these little guys cute! I just love the little ant with the watermelon :)


I made the cut files, cut them,  and inked the edges, (it comes together really quick)
Then I added some red & white checkered patterned paper and grass.
(You can get the cut files if you are ...or become... a follower of my blog.)
The grass would not cut at exactly 12 inches so I made one long srtip and one short piece that join together.
I added my "loopy tags" and some stictched ribbon and I was done.

I also made this little card.


The cut file comes with the holes for the stitching included. I used red embroidery thread. It does not take but a few minutes to stitch up.

Here are the svg cut files and pdf templates for the ant card.

If you want the whole set of ants and picnic items just:
1) be or become a follower of my blog.

2) leave a comment here with your blog address
or
email me at papercompulsions@gmail.com

I will email you a compressed folder with the svg cut files and pdf templates.

Be sure and check back each day this week to see what fun things I have posted.
I hope you will continue the fun at the other blogs on the list.
(only 2 more to go then back to  to submit your answers to the questions)

My hint to you before you go is that one of the words is a day of the week.

Here is my letter



Your next stop:
Carrie's blog at http://paperglitterstamps.blogspot.com/

Happy Crafting!

18 comments:

Kim said...

Oh my goodness, you have done it again! I just love coming to your blog and seeing your Super Cute LO'S:) I really love the ants to, so perfect that you just had to make a card:)
~Kim
http://crazyaboutscrapin.blogspot.com
kfordyce6638 at gmail dot com

Sheri said...

I had trouble posting a comment but did it this way. I am a follower and I love this layout! so cute!

Rhonda Miller said...

That is such a cute layout. Those little ants are so fun. I just love your card also. TFS.

Tracy said...

Hi Jani,
Beautiful card and love the ants,lol!!!
oxoxox

Gail said...

Love Love Love this card!!! You know I'm a stalker cuz you're work is awesome! Yes, please... I'd really like this file ;) I'll e-mail you!

Jamie S said...

The ants are just so cute! Sadly, we have had a bumper crop of them this year at home! :-(
I would love the files. I have a blog, but I don't do anything with it - too busy looking at yours and all the other talented bloggers out there- and if you could email it I would love it! Thanks, Jamie (I can't get this to post using my google account, so am posting anonymously.
schnirchj at gmail dot com

Anonymous said...

Just a quick note to let you know that a link to this post will be placed on CraftCrave in the Cutting category today [25 Jun 01:00am GMT]. Thanks, Maria

Trisha said...

Super cute layout!

Janet said...

What a great layout love those ants and the red ginghan paper.
Love your blog BTW Bookmarked it for future reference.
Big Blog Hugs

Angela said...

I just found your blog and became a follower. I would love your ant pieces.. so cute!

Lisa R. said...

Wow, I LOVE your LO!!!!! So cute!!! TFS joy4umetoo at hotmail dot com

JenE said...

Great LO! I hate ants but your are too cute carry the food away!!
JenE, blossom93 at yahoo dot com

CBH said...

Thank you so much for this post. I want to let you know that I posted a link to your blog in Creative Busy Hands Cricut Freebies Search List, under the Elements post on Jun. 26, 2011. Thanks again.

Heidi said...

What a cute layout! I love the ants and would love the files! Thanks so much!

Anniebee said...

Both your layout and card are just adorable! I love the ants carting everything off! LOL! Very cute idea. TFS!

Anniebee
anniebeescraftroom at gmail dot com

Unknown said...

thank you for visiting my blog and becoming a follower You have some pretty awesome cards, I will be visiting often and will also be one of your followers I love meeting new people

Janell said...

Very pretty layouts. I really like the ants carrying the food. So cute. :)

Cyndi S said...

Great summer layouts.
cstephenson at q dot com