Earth Day Blog Hop (Day Four)

Welcome to the last day of our Earth Day Blog Hop!!
Thanks so much for joining us!

Earth Day can be every day!

We would like to thank our sponsors for their support of this event: Thank you Green Field Paper Company, Nashville Wraps, The Digi Shack, Meljen Designs, Whimsy Haven , Fred She Said Digital Stamps, KLM Designs and Digital Delights. Please check out each of their websites and let them know you found out about them through Create It Green.

We hope that we have inspired you to re-think your crafting (and recycle in it). Remember that we have monthly challenges posted on the 15th of the month to give jump start. We would love for you to join us!!

Just in case you have not followed the hop, please start here. Remember to leave comments along your journey so you have a chance at winning one of our amazing prizes! Winners will be announced on Tuesday, April 27th.

Re-using paper bags

Hi Everyone!

I hope you are enjoying our blog hop! If you haven't already, scroll down to find out all the details of the hop & how you can win some fantastic prizes from our sponsors and get some freebies!

Today I wanted to share a few ideas on how to re-use your paper bags. Lot's of stores use paper instead of plastic now which is great!

First I made a little treat bag. I sprayed the bag with mist to add some colour and then added a simple journalling spot with an embellishment on. This is a great idea for a kids party, you could easily add the child's names to the tag or have colour coordinating bags for boys & girls. And it's so quick & simple! It would be great for Halloween too.


The monthly kit club I subscribe to comes in large paper bags. These are ideal for wrapping gifts, you could create your own patterned paper by stamping on to the bag directly.


Here I've re-used the bags to send items in the post. I've used decorative masking tape to mark off an area for the address (I've erased this out for confidentiality purposes) and to seal the package. Just make sure you add some bubble wrap and/or sturdy cardboard to the package if you are sending something that will bend or get easily damaged.

On this last bag I created some simple flowers using some journalling spots, pleating some decorative masking tape & adding buttons, which turns it into a gift bag. If you have a paper bag with a store logo on which covers most of the bag, then you can easily cover it using some patterned paper and adding some embellishments.




I hope this has left you inspired to try up-cycling your paper bags. If you haven't followed along the hop yet then my blog is your first stop. Have fun!

Alexa

Earth Day Blog Hop (Day 2) Another Freebie

Wendy of Digital Delights created this precious image for our Earth Day Blog Hop! She wanted us to share it with you. It is only available here at Create it-Green... so right click and enjoy!

Earth Day Blog Hop DAY 2

Welcome to Create it Green’s Earth Day Blog Hop ---- Day 2!! Thanks so much for stopping by!! Don't forget to leave a comment on each blog on the hop for the chance to win one of our amazing prizes from our super generous sponsors!!!

Faye Here! Hi all! I have what I think is an awesome tutorial for you all today. I am going to show you how to make really fun paper blossoms.

STEP 1: Find paper with fun images or patterns like from a magazine... my favorite are fashion magazines like such. This is from Aprils Glamour Magazine. I liked the pattern of the bottom bag.

STEP 2: Collect materials... tear out the images you like from your magazines, old books, really anything you want. Pick two or more that go together and grab some tulle that coordinates... oh and don't forget the brad.

STEP 3: Cut circles... these do not have to be perfect circles (personally I just wing it). With the magazine paper I cut with shape scissors to give the flower edge. Depending on how many paper images you are using for each flower the circles need to be different sizes. Once they are cut you should fold them and roll their edges between your fingers. This will help give the flowers dimension.

STEP 4: The tulle I cut multiple circles, usually 5-10 and the sizes can vary. Don't throw away the remnants of the tulle... we are going to use that too!

I have laid out almost every thing you need right here. STEP 5: Layer and layer... starting with the largest circle begin layering the materials. I usually put a tulle layer between each layer of paper again for dimension. When using the tulle, I like to off set the center slightly of each piece of tulle to mimic petals.

STEP 6: Putting it together... take the left over tulle scraps and roll them between the palms of your hands until you have a little poof ball. Take your brad (I make glitter brads by taking office supply gold brads dipping them in glue and then glitter) and push it through the center of your poof ball. The nice thing about tulle is that it already had holes and is easy to maneuver through.

Now you are going to push the brad through the center of the layered flower you created. Some of you may prefer punching a hole in the paper before this step and that is fine but if you are like me, you can just push the brad through the paper as you go. Secure the brad on the back and you have a flower!

STEP 7: Add flare... first think I do is bend up the paper around the brad to give shape and then I turn each layer of paper slightly to off set the paper bends. Again this adds that dimension. Adding the feathers or maybe even leaves would just be an extra kick to this fabulous flower

Now hopefully I did not make it sound harder than it really is. It is a great use of paper that you would otherwise get rid of. I actually made a paper flower out of a magazine article that featured a friend of mine. I didn't want to throw the article away but I had no other use for it. I was able to cut the paper just right that the center flower had her name featured and then I used that flower on a scrapbook page about her.

When you visit my blog later you might notice this exact flower is part of the blog hop prize I am giving out.

This blog hop will run from today, April 22nd until Sunday, April 26^th, midnight PST. We will be drawing for winners on April 27.

Thanks for stopping by. You are now off to check out Alexa's blog! Have fun and see you soon!!!

Earth Day Blog Hop (day one)

Welcome to Create it Green’s Earth Day Blog Hop!!

Thanks so much for joining us!

Over the next four days we hope to inspire you to re-think your crafting to include some recycling. There will be new posts here over the next four days so be sure to follow us so you don't miss anything!!

We are pleased to introduce eight wonderful sponsors for this hop! Each has donated an amazing prize to help inspire you to join in the fun! All you have to do to be entered in the drawing is follow the hop and comment on each blog post. Be sure to comment here too!! Winners will be announced on April 27th!

After the Blog Hop, you might want to check out earthday.net. Their site has a pretty extensive listing of (global) Earth Day events. Right now, they are trying to generate a billion acts of green- you can scroll through and get ideas of changes you can make to be more "green". Little changes can make a big difference!

Check back later today for an adorable Earth Day freebie from Meljen Designs!

Your first stop for Earth Day Inspiration is the ever so creative Alexa!

Announcing Our Earth Day Blog Hop

Happy Earth Month! I'm sure you all know that Earth Day is coming up. Well, what you may not know is that this year is the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day! Sounds like a perfect occasion for an Earth Day Blog Hop here at Create it Green! Two weeks from today, April 22nd, 8am PST to April 25th midnight PST, join us for inspiration, ideas and prizes!

Our design team is busy crafting with custom digital stamps, handmade recycled papers and who knows what else... you'll have to follow the hop to find out!!

Our Earth Day Blog Hop has caught the attention of some wonderful, creative "green" sponsors including Green Field Paper Company, Nashville Wraps,  KLM Designs, Digital Delights, Whimsy Haven, The Digi Shack, Meljen Designs, and Fred She Said.

We will tell you more about each of our generous sponsors (and the amazing prizes) as the hop comes closer!!

WELCOME TO THE HOP!!!

Hello everyone!

Welcome to the

Create It Green, Re-purpose with Love, Valentine Blog Hop!

If you are just joining us---You are in the right place... this is the beginning and the end point for the hop!! As you go through the hop, remember to comment on the blogs you visit and gather all the "key words" from each post! You should  keep the words in the order that you collect them and when you get back here, at the end of the hop, just email the "phrase" you come up with for a chance to win a prize. So, get your Right Click Finger ready for saving all the project ideas, tutorials, Digi's and find those words!!! If you are just now ending, please comment on this post, then Send the Valentine Quote to this e-mail address: crosscourtcutie@gmail.com . Be sure to include your name and any comments about the hop in the email!

Create It Green is a relatively new, but we have grown so much in a short time. Our 1st Blog Hop featured 7 stops on the hop. Today, we have 12 blogs you can visit!!! Here is your Hop line-up!
1-Jan- recycled containers
2-Kandi- scrapbook page with Valentine theme in pinks and reds! She has prizes:- 2 Valentine themed, small clear stamp sets, (one by Studio G and one by Inkadinkado), and 3 bottles of Glitter Glue by Studio G in Valentine colors!
3-Cyndi, that's me! I have a recycled Envelope project and some Free Digi's!
4-Jean  is showing off a Recycled Baby formula container, made into a floral container! The flowers & foliage are origami using Scrapbook Paper Scraps with a Bonus video tutorial for Valentine Pocket heart and a Big Bite Crop-a-Dial Giveaway!!!
5-Ali is explaining 2 Large "Recycle" flowers made with a mystery item. Her prize is a handmade mini-album all about doodling.
6-Tanya created a Layout for you using recycled cardboard letters as the title and a Card using a coffee sleeve and scrap grungeboard. Her prize is stamps & recycled journaling cards.
7-Donna is showing a re-purposed cards called "Headline News"- made from scraps of scrapbook paper, newspaper, fabric.Her sneak peak is featured below!
8-Sarah loves ATC's and features them with 100% recycled using scraps of paper, calendars, greeting cards, etc.
9-Joan has a "Love" scrapbook page layout made with packaging.
10-Robin - named her project "Love Bouquet" and shows you how to use a recycled fruit can.
11-Jennifer's demonstration is on 2 different cards that have recycled elements.
12- Alexa-has a tutorial on how to make flowers from your paper scraps & a layout to go with them.
Lastly you will be traveling back here to submit your collected words!We are proud of this special line-up that leaves you plenty of time to use these new ideas to make your own treats for your sweeties!

 Some Blog Hop members have giveaways going on - don't miss out! Be sure to leave comments and become a "Follower" each blog! That will help your chances of winning.
We also have a Yahoo Button on the right... if you haven't joined the "Group"...please do! There is an Art Lottery that needs your help! In the future, we will also be having Swaps, Challenges, and Green Product Reviews. Please sign up and be part of a Crafty, Friendly, Green Community!
NOW- On With The HOP!!!!

But before you go, the first Key Word is... (Be sure and write these down!!) It Is the word..."LOVE"
Your next stop is a visit with JAN! Just click her name and it will take you there!

Have fun and I'll see you back here
after you make the rounds!

Your Hop Hostess, Cyndi

PS...Here are your first Free Digi's! Enjoy!

Re-purpose with Love,Valentine Hop Preview!

Here is a Sneak Peak of this Saturday's Re-purpose with Love, Valentine Blog Hop! This is just some of the items that you will be seeing on the Hop Route! Some of the Blog Participants are:

Jan, of  Paper Craft Pleasures with recycled containers,

Kandi's scrapbook page, in a Valentine theme with pinks and reds! and she also has some prizes!(2 Valentine themed, small clear stamp sets and -3 bottles of Glitter Glue)You will find her at: Krafty Kandi Krafts .

Cyndi has recycled Envelopes projects and Free Digis on her Blog: CyndiLou's Graphic Crafts .

Jean has Recycled Baby Formula Container, made into a Floral Arrangement, using Scrapbook Paper Scraps! She will also have a bonus-video tutorial and a Giveaway! You will find her at: JeanMarie's Blogspot! .

 Ali is surprising us with a mystery item made into flowers! She'll be at her Scrap 'n Share blog with prizes too!

Deanne is making Treat Cups from fruit cups and Donna is re purposed cards!

Sarah will be showing off ATC's and Joan revealing scrapbook page layouts using recycled packaging. Robin  has created a Love Bouquet, using a recycled fruit can on her Blog: Robin's Creative Cottage . Jennifer will be sharing a surprise at her blog: Just Coffee Please Stamps Ribbons Paper .

Alexa will have a tutorial on scrap flowers & a layout on her Curly Wiggles Blog .

Faye and Lida are still working on their Bombshell for us! 

Please plan on joining us here at Create It Green, for all the fun, prizes and games on Saturday, February, 6th, 2010, starting at noon EST. 

This will be the start of the activities and will give you all the directions need for a exciting journey!

So get your Right Click Finger ready to save all the designs, directions, and Digis you will be able to collect to make your own fabulous Valentines in pleanty of time for the Holiday giving!!!

Coming Soon! Valentine Blog Hop!

Our Re-purpose with Love, Valentine Blog Hop, will be Saturday, February, 6th, 2010. It will start at noon , EST and showcase Blogs of our Contributors, Design Team, Followers and Friends!

There will also be other games and prizes!

For anyone interested in having their blog featured in the Hop Line-up, Please drop me an email at cyndilouwho@bellsouth.net . The projects, tutorials and creations will be upcycling oriented and use recycled items in the instructions! The projects, descriptions and teaser pics are due by January 31st, 2010.