Fred, She Said Surprise Blog Hop

Welcome to the Fred, She Said Surprise Blog Hop! Summer is coming to a close, and maybe we can find a few moments to spend in our crafty spaces!  The FSS team wants to surprise you with the wide variety of great images there are to be found in the store!  We have no idea what anyone has selected to work with....so we’ll be surprised right along with you!

If you have arrived from Tracey-Lynn's blog,  you are right on track. If you are just happening by, you will want to start on the FSS Blog. 

Collect a secret word on each blog along the way, leave us some love on our posts and follow the directions at the end of the hop for your chance to win this FABULOUS PRIZE!

One winner will receive ALL of this:

$25 GC to CropStop (provided by Fred She Said)
$25 GC to Fred She Said Store

...and a Surprise Goody Bag (photo and list of contents on the first and last stops on the hop!)

We’re hopping for 2 weeks!  Hop ends Friday, September 14, midnight EST.

Fred She Said is having a SURPRISE 2 week SALE ( August 31st - September 14th)
20% off any purchase $10 or over
25% off any purchase $ 20 or over

Here is my creation using "Sunflowers & Thankfullness" pre-coloured set and "Ornate Cut Out Butterfly". My designer paper is Sunshine by Lost & Found Two.  I used the Floral Oval by Spellbinders.  My finishing touches are rhinestone & pearl swirls and organza bow.

Your secret word on my blog is Mystery

Your next stop on the hop is Patty's blog.

Have fun and Good Luck to you all!

Belli Challenge #151 - Back To School

Only a few more days left for me to send my youngest son off to college and my daughter off to the 10th grade.  The theme for the Belli Challenge for the next two weeks is "Back To School".  I used "Back To School Set" by Karen's Doodles.  I colored the image with Copic markers.  My designer paper is from JoAnn's.  I used a MS punch for my bottom edge.  And my finishing touches are black rick rack and black pearls.

Meljen's Design - Bad Bath Cat - Inspiration

Here is a creation using "Bad Bath Cat" by Meljen's Design.  I colored the kitty with Copic markers.  My designer paper is from my sisters' craft room.  The paw prints are from the same designer paper set, I just cut the out and used pop dots.  My finishing touches are a pink seam binding for the ribbon and a MS punch.

Fred, She Said - Dragonfly Flower Doodledallion

Here is my latest creation using "Dragonfly Flower Doodledallion Set" by Fred, She Said.  This set comes as a digi or pre-coloured.  I colored the images with Copic markers.  My designer paper is "Blissful" by Authentique.  I used a MS punch to create my edges.  Next, I used Classic and Scalloped Circles by Spellbinders.

Meljen's Design Challenge #124 - Sketch

This week over at Meljen's Design Challenge, we are using a sketch.  I used "Kitty Fish Bowl" from August's new release set from Meljen's Design.  I colored my image with Copic markers.  My designer paper is from JoAnn's.  The sentiment is computer generated.  My finishing touches are light blue rick rack and two blue bubbles.

Here is the sketch for this week's challenge:

Meljen's Design - Watermelon Ant

Hello everyone, it is time for Summertime Fun.  I created this cute card using "Watermelon Ant", he is ONLY $1.00 by Meljen's Design.  My sentiment is computer generated.  I colored my image with Copic markers.  My designer paper is from Hobby Lobby.  I used a Spellbinder's Edgeabilities to create my scalloped edge.  My finishing touches are black pearls and green/white gingham ribbon.

JustRite Papercraft Friday Challenge #079 - Opposites Attrack

Here is my creation for the JustRite Papercraft Friday Challenge #079 - Opposites Attract.  I chose the red and green combination, which are opposite of each other on a color wheel.  Most people would do a Christmas card with those colors, but I made a fall card instead.  I used "Antique Autumn Tags One", "Autumn Blessings Sets" (retired) and "Vintage Label & Banner Dies".  My designer paper is "Wonder" by Authentique.  My finishing touches are red apple brads and red/cream gingham bow.

Fred, She Said - Daisies & Ladybugs

Here is a card using "Daisies & Ladybugs" by Fred, She Said.  I printed out the pre-coloured scene, and one of the pre-coloured daisychain.   I did this 2 times making them smaller each time, cut them out and used pop dots to raise them up and did the same with the ladybugs.  I finished with a sympathy sentiment by Rubber Stampede.

Belli Challenge #150 - Winged Things

Here is my creation for the Belli Challenge #150 - Winged Things.  The theme for this challenge is you must have something with wings on your creation.  I used the sentiment from "Bird House Set"(retired) by JustRite Papercraft.  The frame is created with Floral and Classic Ovals by Spellbinders.  My designer paper is by Basic Grey.  I used a MS butterfly punch on glitter paper and added purple pearls.  My finishing touch is a bow by May Arts Ribbon.

Meljen's Design - Stuffed With Love

Here is an inspirational card using "Loved Little Bear" and "Stuffed With Love" sentiment by Meljen's Design.  I colored my bear with Copic markers.  My designer paper is from Hobby Lobby.  The frame is made with Heart and Classic Circles by Spellbinders.  My finishing touches are three brown buttons with tan floss.  

Fred, She Said - Paper Roses & Leaves

Here is a pretty creation using "Paper Roses & Leaves Templates" by Fred, She Said.  This set comes with three sheets of leaves, flowers and combination to create any floral arrangement you can think of.  I colored my flowers and leaves with Copic markers and cut them out.  Next, I used "Ornate Cut Out Butterfly" also by Fred, She Said, colored and cut them out too.  My frame is Labels Twenty by Spellbinders.  My background papers were created by two different Cuddlebug folders and my finishing touches are white pearls in the center of each flower.

Meljen's Design Challenge #122 - Tags

Here is my creation for the Meljen's Design Challenge #122 - Tags.  I used "Little Sign Mouse" by Meljen's Design.  My sentiment is computer generated.  I colored my image with Copic markers.  Then cut him out and used the Classic and Beaded Circles by Spellbinder's.  Next, I tied the tag to a MS treat bag.

Belli Challenge #149 - Travel/Vacation

Here is a fun creation for the Belli Challenge using "Sun Fun Island" and "Summer Fun" sentiment by Meljen's Design.  The theme for the Belli Challenge is to create something for Travel/Vacation.  I colored my images with Copic markers.  My designer paper is The Spring Fling & Summer Days Combo Stack by Die Cut With A View.  My finishing touches are blue water droplets.