It's Halloween All Over Again and a Giveaway!

Hi Everyone, happy Wednesday and Happy Halloween!  No I haven't lost my mind!!  I know Halloween is over, but I wanted to share some pictures with you!  A few months ago I received a request to make and sell one of my previous projects, she told me she wasn't very crafty.  I've never done this before, however I decided to go ahead and do it.  Well last week Linda sent me pictures of her decorated home!  I was so blown away I asked  her permission to share them with you!!  She may not be crafty, but she has AMAZING style and taste!!!

 

Can you see what I made?  Yes it's the Trick or Treat Shadow Box!  This is one of my most popular posts and my most "pinned" too!

Love the fun hanging stockings!  Never would have thought of that for Halloween!

Her tree is just a wonderful treat!

Oh my goodness I want a skeleton for my table now!!!!

 

Just so know, I won't be making anymore of these shadow boxes to sell.  For instructions to create your own click HERE.

 

Thank you Linda for letting me share your beautiful home with my followers!

 

Oh I almost forgot that I was having a giveaway!  hehehe 

All you have to do is go to my FaceBook page

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Lizs-Paper-Loft-Boutique/326107407462206?ref=hl .

LIKE it then come back here and leave a comment letting me know you did!  I will pick one winner for a 4 color pack of Limited Edition of Metallic Hemp!  I will announce the winner on Monday, November 12!

 

 

 

I'll be back tomorrow with a new project!

 

Enjoy!

Mother Goose Blog Hop!

*** I have TWO Hops going on this weekend, both have GREAT GIVEAWAYS!  click HERE for Emma's!***

Welcome to The Scrapbooking Queen's Mother Goose Blog Hop! You should have arrived here from Heather from Green Scrapin Machine!  If not, head over to The Scrapbooking Queen for the start and all the rules to be eligible!
Did you ever wonder where some of the nursery rhymes came from?  Well I decided since I choose Rain Rain Go Away, that I should know where it came from!

History of "Rain rain go away" poem
The origin of the lyrics to "Rain rain go away" are said to date back to the reign of Queen Elizabeth I (1533-1603), one of the English Tudor monarchs. During this period of English history there was constant rivalry between Spain and England culminating in the launch of the Spanish Armada in 1588. The Spanish Armada consisted of many Spanish galleons and was sent to invade England. The Armada was led by Duke of Medina Sedonia and the the fleet numbered over 130 ships. The English fleet, under Admiral Lord Howard, totalled 34 small Navy vessels and 163 armed merchant ships.

But the great Spanish Armada was defeated. Only 65 Spanish galleons and just 10,000 men returned to Spain. The attempt failed, not only because of the swift nature of the smaller English ships but also by the stormy weather which scattered the Armada fleet. Hence the origin of the "Rain rain go away" Nursery rhyme!

I had no idea!  Now for my project...I just used the rhyme for inspiration, so here's my take...

recipe:

A Child's Year Cricut Cartridge

boy cut 2.97 x 3.85 and shadow to match

drops cut at.33 x .67

Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge

card base cut at 10.16 x 5.12

card layer cut 4.85 x 4.60

unknown paper

ribbon, ink, button

My Creative Time ~ Pain Pain Go Away stamp set

My Creative Time ~ Build a Banner stamp and die set

Now for the blog candy, all the rules are at The Scrapbooking Queen's blog  Your next stop is  Abby at Scrapbookaholic by Abby!

Enjoy!

1. Theresa~ www.thescrapbookingqueen.com
2. Janet N- www.createatdreamscrapbooks.blogspot.com/
3. Janis - http://pausedreamenjoy.blogspot.com/
4. Heather - http://greenscrapinmachine.blogspot.com
5. Liz ~ http://www.lizspaperloft.com/  You are here!
6. Abby~ http://www.scrapbookaholicbyabby.com/
7. Maria ~http://JoyfulStamper.blogspot.com
8. Shannon ~ http://www.purplelionpaper.com/blog
9. Lisa ~ http://handmadewithlove-lisa.blogspot.com/
10. Lynn ~ http://bootsandblingtime.blogspot.com/
11. Michele-http://magicalcreativeinspiration.blogspot.com
12. Sherri - http://squeakyscrapper.blogspot.com/
13. Mary ~ http://www.cardztv.blogspot.com/
14. vicky~ http://luvmygypsy.blogspot.com/
15. angela~http://creativecraftin.blogspot.com
16. theresa~ www.thescrapbookingqueen.com

My Creative Time Throwback Thursday Challenge!

*** if you are looking for EAD Designs Color Challenge, click HERE ***
this is my SECOND post of the day!

Do you know what today is?  It's Throwback Thursday Challenge with My Creative Time!  The challenge this time is to use any older cartridge that has a "Card Feature" on it!  Here are a few examples, "Wild Card", "A Child's Year", "Life's a Beach", "Stretch your Imagination" etc...There will be a LITTLE TWIST, Your cards MUST BE A HALLOWEEN theme!

So today's card I chose to use A Child's Year Cricut Cartridge, oh my there alot of FABULOUS images on that cart!  I do have to warn you, I got a little carried away with the glitter and liquid pearl (my new fav!)

Recipe:

A Child's Year Cricut Cartridge

card base welded two together at 8.62 x 5.41

card layer cut 4.24 x 5.08

Chic & Scary Cricut  Cartridge

mask cut at 3.26 x 1.75

My Creative Time ~ All Around Halloween

My Creative Time ~ Oval Stitched Die

paper: Teresa Collins, Stampin Up

rhinestones, liquid pearls, glitter

Cuttlebug Embossing Folder ~ Textile

I will also be entering this card in the Circle Blog Cuttlebug Challenge!

This week you HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO WIN THE ENTIRE 11TH EDITION, BEING RELEASE NEXT WEEK!  :)  Click HERE to enter the challenge!

Enjoy!

Fur Babies Friday ~ Guest Designer!

Hi, it's Fur Babies Friday at The Scrapbooking Queen with Princesss Penelope.  I'm so excited that I was asked to be a Guest Designer this week!  This means so much to me because right now I'm without a fur baby.  We lost our little "stinky" girl last year, so this let me think about her and what a good and loyal fur baby she was.  Here are some pictures we took just after we found out how sick she was and she still loved going on walks. 

she's on a wobble!

recipe:

Birthday Bash Cricut Cartridge

dog cut at 2.17 x 2.61

hats on banner cut at .91 x 3.34

A Child's Year Cricut Cartridge

bone ~ welded 2 together at  7.11 x 3.47 each

bone layer cut at 6.83 x 2.94

embossed with Cuttlebug swiss dot folder

My Creative Time ~ Build a Banner kit

My Creative Time ~ Small Talk stamp set

wobble, ink, white pen, the twinery twine

Echo Park paper ~ splash

Thank you to The Scrapbooking Queen for having me as Penelope's Guest Designer!

Enjoy!

Trick or Treat Shadow Box!

Good morning to all my spooky followers!

It's the "Fun~mare Before Halloween"  Blog Hop!  You should have arrived from Linda at Krazy Quilling, she is super creative!  To start from the beginning, go to Jess at Kinder Stampo...there is lots of blog candy give aways going on so be sure to check out all the blogs along the way!

Now on to my project...I've seen a few of these types of pictures going around, so of course I had to add a twist or two!  It's hard to see but I added glass etching for the moon.  And of course Halloween wouldn't be the same with out my favorite...candy corns, which are under the glass.  I hope you enjoy and get some ideas so you can create your own!

Recipe:

T shirt 12 x 12 frame

Happy Hauntings cart

house cut 5.18 x 7.07

trick or treat cut 6.41 x 1.60 out of vinyl

ghost cut 1.05 x 1.24 don't forget to flip one

Holiday Cake

moon and bat cut 6.68 x 1.96 out of vinyl

bat use regular piece

moon use the part you would normally throw away as a stencil for the glass etching

A Child's Year

cut the kids at 3" high

cut shadow based on 3" high regular piece

Bazzill paper

Stampin Up stamps

after I did mine I thought of this~ etch the inside part of the glass, it seemed to show up better.  I was unable to turn the glass around or I would have. 

When assembling leave enough room for the candy corns!  The hard part is looking at the candy corns and not being able to get to them!  I think they call it a diet! :)

Ok your next stop should be Madison Funky Cards...I can't wait to see what she'll come up with!  If you get lost along the way, the list is right here for to get back on track!

  Enjoy!

Jessica - http://www.kinderstampo.com/

Cheri - http://graphicatcreations.blogspot.com/

Cheryl - http://cherylgibson.blogspot.com/

Christine - http://www.chrisscreations.blogspot.com/

Debbie - http://craftydeb-ddscrafts.blogspot.com/

Iva - http://ivarai.com/

Jessica Baker - http://thatzuneek.blogspot.com//

Linda - http://www.krazyquilling.com/

Liz - http://lizspaperloft.blogspot.com/ (that's me)

Madison - http://www.funkycards.blogspot.com/

Martha - http://dreamofcrafting.blogspot.com/

Meighen - http://scrappin3rdeeschik.blogspot.com/

Melanie - http://scrappymel.blogspot.com/

Nicole - http://canadiannickelscrapn.blogspot.com/

Shelley - http://heartstring-designs.blogspot.com/

Tammy - http://scrappycritters.blogspot.com/

Jessica - http://www.kinderstampo.com/p/funmare-before-halloween-blog-hop.html

Baby Card with A Child's Year Cartridge

Hi!

First of all I want to thank everyone that sent me kind comments or emails about my little girl dog!  It has really helped!

I just wanted to do a quick post and let you see a card I did for a friend that's getting ready to pop!

This image actually has a girl that's pushing the stroller, but my friend is having a boy...so I cut her off with scissors free hand.  I then chalked all the edges.  This card was made completely with scraps!

Recipe: Paper: Bazzill, Bo Bunny

Punch: EKSuccess

Ribbon and Buttons

Now, if I seem MIA, it's because I'm getting my projects ready...yes I said projects...plural, for a blog hop next weekend.  I'm going to give you a little hint...I'm making nine projects!  There are some that might be making up to 15 different items!  It's the 15 Days of Christmas Blog Hop!!!  I know...we're all crazy!!!  

It will start at Jessica's blog on Saturday, July 24. 

 There will be more hints to come! :o)

Enjoy!

Masculine Birthday Card

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Hi Blogger Buddies!

I hope you're enjoy the summer with friends and family!  My home has been very quite this summer, since my oldest didn't know how much time she was going to have off to come home.  Well now I got the news that she got a new job, a real job that actually can support her.  Which I'm extremely happy for her, but she starts next Monday!  So unless I go to San Diego, I won't be seeing her for a while
:(    Ok...enough of my stuff, on to my card...

Recipe: 

Cricut Cartridge: A Child's Year - horseshoe cut at 2 3/4, happy birhtday cut at 1 3/4

Paper: DCWV, Bazzill scraps of pattern & metallic

Ink: Tim Holtz distress ink (on the horse shoe)

jute, white pen

Super quick and easy!

Enjoy!