Tuesday, December 30, 2014

Jaded Blossom Guest Post - Cookbook Creation!

Hey, Y'all - it's Stefani from Styles by Stefani!  So happy to be today's guest designer on Jaded Blossom!  It has been such a fun month seeing all the great projects everyone has made!

For my project today I wanted to show something I've been working on recently.  I have started a cookbook featuring the meals I make for me and hubby!  I'm actually going to make a series of them....This first one is just some of our favorite go to recipes....kinda our daily meals.  Items that make it easy for us to work full time and keep us fed.  Then I'm going to make one for formal meals, an appetizers one, a desserts/snacks book and a camping/primitive cooking book.  Stay tuned.

I was soooooo excited when Jaded Blossom came out with the new baking sets....Baked with Love, Baking Dies and Freshly Baked as I had just started this first cookbook!  These sets are just perfect for my upcoming projects!  Besides using the new baking sets I also used Card Mat Dies, Flag Dies, and Wine Tag Dies.

Without further delay....here is my first cookbook:




Well, thank you for stopping by.  Please stay tuned over this year for the rest of my books!

Friday, July 25, 2014

Save the Animals Charity Blog Hop

Hey, Y'all and Welcome to the Save the Animals Charity Blog Hop!


If you're here from Roberta then you're in the right place. If not then you will want to start at the beginning HERE

This Blog Hop will work a little differently than our past ones. We give free SVGs all the time, and this time, we are asking YOU to give back to the Animals by donating to our fundraising campaign "Save the Animals". By donating, you can earn exclusive SVGs. Here is a look at the donation levels. And as a BONUS since your donation is going to a charity, its a tax write off!! So keep your receipt!

Here is an example of the donation screen.. When donating, please make sure to include your email address under "personal note" so that we can send you the SVGs that pertain to your donation level (it will not be published on the website)




Each person in this hop picked one animal to represent today.
I picked dogs, specifically Rescued dogs.  
 
I have heard about rescues before, but didn't really understand what was going on.  I attempted to get a dog from a rescue many years ago and didn't hear back from them, so I just moved on and got a dog from a backyard breeder.  In the last 9 months I have learned so much I never knew about rescue animals and rescues in general.  I want to share with you my experience and what I've learned.
 
What I thought vs. Reality
  • I thought all rescue groups gave animals away for free and if they were charging for them then it was a scam.  Reality....they are charging a fee to cover the cost of vetting the animal no matter what the problem is, getting all the shots current and spay/neutering the animal.  Also, charging for an animal helps keep down the risk of people just getting the animal to use as bait in dog fights. (Sad but true!). If the fee is a little more than the vetting costs, then the money goes into a reserve to help with an animal that might have more expensive vetting costs.  The rescue fees are normally much less than the cost of buying a pet and you already have a fully vetted animal.  Bonus!
  • I thought all rescue animals had something wrong with them.  Reality, most of the animals that wind up in rescue are healthy, well mannered family pets that for various reasons their family can't keep them (Sad but true!) and that means there are many WONDERFUL pets waiting for their forever homes.  All different ages, breeds and personalities.  
  • Rescues are ran by volunteers and those volunteers love these animals.  If it doesn't work out with you and an animal, the very best thing to do is to give that animal back to the rescue you got it from.  They work tirelessly to make sure all of the matches are good for all parties.
  • And, lastly and sadly, I was very naïve about how people treat their pets or other animals they encounter.  I thought all little puppies were in happy families that wanted them and were being worshiped like we are worshiping our dogs.  Reality, some breeders don't have a love for the animals they are breeding.  There are many experienced, reputable breeders out there, but unfortunately there are more backyard breeders that only are in it for the money.  When the breeding mommy or daddy are no longer useful then they are cast aside.  Or, in the case of our puppy, Mercy, if there is a problem with the animal at birth they may either be subjected to horrible conditions or destroyed without compassion.  (Sad, but true!)
The next time you want a pet (of any kind or breed), please consider a rescue.  Check out Pet Finder they have many adoptable animals.  There is a rescue group for everything....including hedgehogs!!!  Saving an unwanted animal is very rewarding, but also, all these animals want is to be loved and to please their humans. 
Please help put backyard breeders out of business. 
 
Here is my project.  It is a thank you card.  We have so much to be thankful for with our little Mercy, but most recently we found a pet sitter for her that truly loves her as much as we do and that will afford us the chance to travel occasionally.  It is very comforting finding someone that will care for your kiddos the way you would and it is a special person that would change a dog's diaper multiple times a day.  Just saying!
After my project there is a story about Mercy and our rescue experience. 
Please read it if you fell compelled.  It is long, so I understand if you want to skip it.
 



 
little Mercy loves to lay around on her blankie and gather
many toys around her!


 
On my project I used the Bull Dog/Terrier Dog Puppy file from SVG Cutting Files for the little Mercy dog on the front of the card.  I also used the following Jaded Blossom stamp sets: Kitty Kitty, Puppy Love, Simple Sayings 3 , and Kind Thanks.
 
The Story of Mercy
I would like to the story of the puppy me and my husband rescued last fall.  Her name is Mercy Denise. That is her fourth and last name.  She was born to a backyard breeder in South Texas.  She was named Miracle because she was born with a spinal defect that has left her paralyzed from the waist back and her rear legs are completely fused straight.  She has no bowel control, so the breeder tied her up with a short leash on their carport.  She lived there from February to September last year....did I mention this was in South Texas? Well, Texas is HOT all except 4 days in the winter months.  It is not good for any dog to be outside constantly in this weather, but the smooshed face of a little Boston Terrier makes is hard for them to breath and being outside for long periods of time is a major no-no.  I can only imagine the other things she encountered out there day in and day out as a little baby that was paralyzed.  When she was saved by a young lady named Denise, she had many open wounds on her legs, feet and bottom from being on the concrete.  She lost a toe and some claws, too.  There was blood all over the carport floor where she had been tied.  Denise immediately took her to a vet.  The vet told her that Miracle should be put down, so Denise took her to another vet that cared for her and did her spay surgery and x-rays to determine what was wrong with her.  That vet indicated she had a severed spine from birth or injury. Denise wanted to give Miracle a clean start and named her Ariel after the Little Mermaid because of how she dragged her body behind her.  Denise cared for her, got her in diapers, let her live in her home with her and her other Boston Terriers and loved her like crazy!  Denise lives in a small town in S. TX and realized that Ariel would get the best care and have a better chance of meeting a wonderful forever family in a large city.  She heard of the Boston Terrier Rescue of North Texas and brought Ariel to Dallas.  To shorten the story I will tell you that me and my hubby weren't looking for another dog, but we immediately fell in love with Lucky (her new name the rescue gave her - it is common for rescues to rename the animals, again, to give them a new life, but often they don't know anything about the animals they receive.)  We donated to Lucky's care and watched her on Facebook. Within the week we met her and after we passed the home interview and the application process we received Miracle/Ariel/Lucky into our home!  My husband named her Mercy and I gave her the middle name of Denise after the lady that saved her from God only knows what.  She is now our child.  She has been with us for 8 months.  She doesn't know she is any different than any other puppy.  She is soooo loved!  My husband and I treat her just like our baby!  Her sister, Liberty Belle the Boston Terrier, loves her (well at least she tolerates her and misses her when she is gone.) My mom makes her custom onesies  so her diapers will stay on her little butt, we have a stroller for her when we go out and she has a cart that was donated from a nice lady that she knew in her S.TX days.  She loves running around in our back yard and at the dog park.  Here are some links of her first few days with us.  This was before we conquered the diapers coming off, so she was in store bought clothes. 
She was just 9 pounds....now she weighs almost 14. 
 
She has a little fan club on face book. Please check out Mercy Denise the Boston Terrier on Facebook.
Mercy wears custom clothes made by her Grammy to keep her diapers on in style! 

Thank you so much for checking out our Blog Hop.
Click HERE to donate
http://wwf.worldwildlife.org/goto/SVGJB

Here is the line up for the hop! Next up is GiGi

Sunday, May 25, 2014

Happy Birthday, Smart Ass!

Hi Everyone! And Welcome to Michelle's 40th Birthday Blog Hop! If you know Michelle at all, you know what a smart ass she is so of course we picked this theme for her 40th!!



Our blog hop is sponsored by Jaded Blossom and SVG Cutting Files! If your here from Abby's Blog then your in the right place. If not then click here to start at the beginning.

Jaded Blossom came out with TWO NEW Stamps Sets JUST for this blog hop!! And of course because its special for Michelle's Birthday we made the inserts in her favorite color, Purple!

SASSY PANTS $15.99




And we have a BUNDLE deal for you! Sassy Bundle is $25! 


 And now for my projects!
I used Michelle's Blog Logo Girl (this is a FREE file available only today through 12am PST) from her Blog as my project cut file along with the Craft Catch All Caddy from SVG Cutting Files

I had to use the BLESS YOUR HEART sentiment for Michelle's card and candy basket as she made fun of me the entire time she was visiting me in Texas the first time we met because I say "BLESS YOUR HEART", a lot!  I explained to her that it rarely means anything nice....even if you say it really sweetly!  Glad it stuck with her....all the way in California!


 

 Prizes!! We have 4 prizes for you ON TOP OF the free SVGs!

One winner will win a $25 Jaded Blossom Gift Certificate!

Three winners will win a $5 SVG Cutting Files Gift Certificate!



 How to qualify for the prizes and earn these Amazing files for FREE, for TODAY ONLY?
(ends PROMPTLY at 11:59 PST)

1- FOLLOW each blog stop along the way --- THERE ARE SOME NEW BLOGS Added in our rotation, so make sure you are Following them as well!! 
2- Leave a COMMENT on each blog post along the way (make sure to wish Michelle a happy birthday)
3- The last stop tells you where to go to REQUEST the files. You MUST follow the guidelines correctly in order to qualify for the files, NO exceptions. THANK YOU!

Next up on the hop is Kim

 Blog Hop Line Up 
Gigi 

Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Happy Birthday to Candace!!!

 
 Welcome to Candace's Birthday Blog Hop!

Hey, Y'all.....Today we are celebrating our dear friend Candace's birthday!
This hop is sponsored by SVG Cutting Files and Jaded Blossom
Now if you are here from Crystal then you're in the right place, if not then you may want to start in the beginning. If you get lost I have the entire line up below this post.
 
Candace and I share a love of Coffee, Star Wars and specifically, R2D2 (I wanted to marry him when I was a kid!)    So, I thought I would make her this travel tumbler for her coffee.  As you can see it has a nerdy R2D2 on the front with the phrase "This IS the coffee you are looking for" around the base and CANDACE's name on the back.  I hope she loves it and I will be make myself one soon!
 
This awesome file is from the May the Fourth be With You blog hop last May....just going to show that you should follow these blogs as some of the files are available one day only!  Eeeeekkkk!
Birthday Hop Prizes
What's a party without some goodies??
 
 

In order to enter to win our goodies, please make sure to do the following:
1- Follow every blog on this hop
2- Comment on each stop of this hop
3- Like the Jaded Blossoms Fan Page
4-Like the SVG Cutting File Fan Page
 
Next up on the Hop..... Trixie Here is the complete line up
Michelle -www.scrappinwithmybug.com
Annie -www.creatinganniething.blogspot.com
Jeanne -www.jeannespapercrafts.com
 ABby -www.scrapbookaholicbyabby.com
Jamie -http://jamiek711designs.blogspot.com/
Mel -http://doxiemeldesigns.blogspot.com/
Candace -www.scrappin2littleprincesses.blogspot.com
Barb -www.BugBites411.blogspot.com
GiGi -http://thecricutbug.blogspot.com/
Jaymie -www.thisandthatscraps.com
Crystal -http://crystalscreativecorner.blogspot.com/
Stefani -http://stylesbystefani.blogspot.com/
Trixie -www.pinkglitterstudio.blogspot.com
Katie W & Katie M -www.2craftykaties.blogspot.com
Kate - www.scrapperscreativecorner.blogspot.com
Annie -www.svgcuttingfiles.blogspot.com
and last but not least, the Birthday Girl herself, Candace - www.papercraftsbycandace.com

Tuesday, February 18, 2014

and the winner is.....Jaded Blossom Addict hop winner!

hey, y'all....hope everyone enjoyed the 3 day hop honoring Jaded Blossom and SVG Cutting Files.



The winner of the watermelon twine from my blog is......  Janet Buswell!  Funny...her first comment was in part "love me some twine"

Congrats....Please contact me at stylesbystefani@hotmail.com with your address and it is coming your way!

Sunday, February 16, 2014

You Say Stalker, I say Jaded Blossom Addict Blog Hop - Day 3

Hey, Y'all and Welcome to the
"You Say Stalker, I say Jaded Blossom Addict Blog Hop"!
It is Day 3 of this hop and I'm dedicated my blog to Ann, Owner of SVG Cutting Files.
I have been a Jaded Blossom stalker before Michelle and Candace even met or dreamed up Jaded Blossom!  As soon as Ann got on the scene it was like a marriage made in heaven!  Love how the two companies completely complement each other!
 
You should of arrived here from Addict Tanya's blog, but if you did not, start at the beginning at JESSICA'S BLOG!   This is a hop for their customer's to show them how much we love them, but here is a bonus.....Jaded Blossom and SVG Cutting Files are having a new product release this weekend, so go check out their blogs, too, for some amazing projects.

This will be a 3 day hop. All the files and the stamps will ALL be from Jaded Blossom Stamps and the cutting files will be from SVG Cutting Files.  Here is the breakdown of how the projects will go:

Day 1 Tags/Cards
Day 2 3-D Projects
Day 3 Treats
 
And what would a good hop be without some blog candy?? 
There are a few stops along the way that are giving away some AWESOME goodies!!! 
 
Before I get to my Day 3 Treat I wanted to share some of the amazingly fun files I have used from SVG Cutting Files. 


This is the first SVG Cutting File I ever made....it isn't for sale in the store, but I want to show it to you to display how cute Ann's files are, but also to let you know she is always having special blog hops where she gives away free files.  I was so happy to be asked to participate in this Jaded Blossom/SVG Cutting File May the Fourth be With You Blog hop last may and this is the fun file Ann made just for me!
 
 
The next four files are ones I've used to make special birthday gifts for friends and family.  All of the dies and sentiments are from Jaded Blossom.





 
Lastly, here is my treat for Day 3's project.....I hope Ann loves it. This was made using Jaded Blossom dies, stamps and treat container.  (I couldn't bring myself to make one of Ann's awesome files for a treat to send to her....it would be like painting for Picasso)
 
 
  
Did someone say blog candy......I am giving away a spool of twine from Maya Road...Just in time for spring it is Watermelon:

In order to be qualified for the prizes (which will be announced on Wednesday February 19), you MUST do the following:
1. Follow ALL hop participants blogs
4. Announce that you are PROUD TO BE A JADED BLOSSOM/SVG CUTTING FILES ADDICT! on either their Facebook Pages (Jaded Blossom Garden of Creativity & SVG Cutting Files Galleria) or if you are not on Facebook, leave ONE comment on each of their blogs (most recent posts), Jaded Blossom and SVG Cutting Files! LEAVE ONLY ONE COMMENT-NOT MULTIPLE! 
5. Leave a comment on each of the blogs along the way, each day, to tell us how amazing and awesome our projects are :)

Next up is Addict Krystal

Here is the lineup in case you get distracted from the awesomeness!!!

Saturday, February 15, 2014

You Say Stalker, I say Jaded Blossom Addict Blog Hop - Day 2

Hey, Y'all and Welcome to the
"You Say Stalker, I say Jaded Blossom Addict Blog Hop"!
Before we get started, I wanted to share a picture with me and all of my Jaded Blossom goodness....

It is Day 2 of this hop and I'm dedicated my blog to Michelle - Co-Owner of Jaded Blossom Stamps

You should of arrived here from Addict Tanya's blog, but if you did not, start at the beginning at JESSICA'S BLOG!   This is a hop for their customer's to show them how much we love them, but here is a bonus.....Jaded Blossom and SVG Cutting Files are having a new product release this weekend, so go check out their blogs, too, for some amazing projects.

This will be a 3 day hop. All the files and the stamps will ALL be from Jaded Blossom Stamps and the cutting files will be from SVG Cutting Files.  Here is the breakdown of how the projects will go:
 
And what would a good hop be without some blog candy?? 
There are a few stops along the way that are giving away some AWESOME goodies!!! 
 
Here is my day two project....it is a Coffee Pot treat holder made from a file from SVG Cutting Files! I love these tube holders.  The tubes, dies and the stamp sentiments are from Jaded Blossom Stamps!  I made this little gift for Michelle.....she is not a coffee fan, but she loves her sweet and creamy coffee drinks....and her favorite place is Java Detour.  So, I've included a Java Detour gift card for her along with chocolate covered espresso beans.  I hope she loves it! (BTW....I did copy this from a project Michelle did!)

 
 


Did someone say blog candy......I am giving away a spool of twine from Maya Road...Just in time for spring it is Watermelon:

In order to be qualified for the prizes (which will be announced on Wednesday February 19), you MUST do the following:
1. Follow ALL hop participants blogs
4. Announce that you are PROUD TO BE A JADED BLOSSOM/SVG CUTTING FILES ADDICT! on either their Facebook Pages (Jaded Blossom Garden of Creativity & SVG Cutting Files Galleria) or if you are not on Facebook, leave ONE comment on each of their blogs (most recent posts), Jaded Blossom and SVG Cutting Files! LEAVE ONLY ONE COMMENT-NOT MULTIPLE! 
5. Leave a comment on each of the blogs along the way, each day, to tell us how amazing and awesome our projects are :)
Next up is Addict Krystal

Here is the lineup in case you get distracted from the awesomeness!!!

Friday, February 14, 2014

You Say Stalker, I say Jaded Blossom Addict Blog Hop - Day 1

Hey, Y'all and Welcome to the
"You Say Stalker, I say Jaded Blossom Addict Blog Hop"! 

You should of arrived here from Addict Tanya's blog, but if you did not, start at the beginning at JESSICA'S BLOG!   This is a hop for their customer's to show them how much we love them, but here is a bonus.....Jaded Blossom and SVG Cutting Files are having a new product release this weekend, so go check out their blogs, too, for some amazing projects.

This will be a 3 day hop. All the files and the stamps will ALL be from Jaded Blossom Stamps and the cutting files will be from SVG Cutting Files.  Here is the breakdown of how the projects will go:
 
And what would a good hop be without some blog candy?? 
There are a few stops along the way that are giving away some AWESOME goodies!!! 
 
Here is my day one project....it is a gift card holder Thank You card for Candace (yes, it will hold a Starbucks card -- Even though she is "cutting back"....this will get her through an afternoon).  I used 10 Jaded Blossom Stamp Sets and 5 Jaded Blossom Dies.....Go to their store and check out all of their amazing products.....Jaded Blossom Stamps!
 


Did someone say blog candy......I am giving away a spool of twine from Maya Road...Just in time for spring it is Watermelon:

In order to be qualified for the prizes (which will be announced on Wednesday February 19), you MUST do the following:
1. Follow ALL hop participants blogs
4. Announce that you are PROUD TO BE A JADED BLOSSOM/SVG CUTTING FILES ADDICT! on either their Facebook Pages (Jaded Blossom Garden of Creativity & SVG Cutting Files Galleria) or if you are not on Facebook, leave ONE comment on each of their blogs (most recent posts), Jaded Blossom and SVG Cutting Files! LEAVE ONLY ONE COMMENT-NOT MULTIPLE! 
5. Leave a comment on each of the blogs along the way, each day, to tell us how amazing and awesome our projects are :)
Next up is Addict Krystal insert name after you in lineup!)

Here is the lineup in case you get distracted from the awesomeness!!!

Sunday, February 2, 2014

Jaded Blossom February 2014 Challenge...

Hey, Y'all....Well, if you know me, you know I normally don't enter the Jaded Blossom monthly challenge until the last day...sometimes the last hour, but I thought I would share some items I made for a girlfriend's babyshower gift as this month's Challenge is Crafter's Choice and not specific to a holiday or style.  The only rule is that it must have a Jaded Blossom stamp on it.

So, I am entering my first layout...as it has stamps on it.

I made this little frame page for the precious girl.
I used Flag Dies 2 and Baby and Weddings stamp set. 

I made a couple of other layouts....This one is based on a baby girl's wardrobe choices.  It is my favorite of the 3.  I used both of the Jaded Blossom Flag Dies sets for the sun rays.  I love the caption at the bottom "Gonna Dress You Up in My Love"







The last layout is all about my girlfriend....she is a bling freak!
 
Hope you enjoyed my layouts (don't tell anyone I actual made some scrapbook pages)!
 
 
 

Sunday, January 26, 2014

Jaded Blossom January Challenge

Hey Y'all......Last minute entry into the Jaded Blossom Challenge.....better late than never?

 
I used the new Valentine's Die Set, Valentine Bingo and Simple Sayings Valentine Edition!