Patriotic Blog Hop (Memories in Tyme)

Welcome to the Memories in Tyme blog hops - where you will find some seriously talented people who love to share their ideas with you! Our hop today is all things Patriotic and the ole’ RED WHITE AND BLUE- doesn’t matter if it is a layout, card, mini album, or decorating item, if it’s all things Patriotic…it’ll be here!!! It’s all about fireworks, BBQ’s, family time, parades, the Military, and anything else you find Patriotic in this fun hop!!!

Now, if you just happened upon my blog, then please go back to the beginning which is at Lynda’s blog (http://memoriesintyme.com/). Besides, the beginning is always the best anyway!!!

Here is a complete lineup in case you get lost along the way:

1.   Lynda J - http://memoriesintyme.com 

2.  Vicki - http://mawmawsthoughts.blogspot.com

3.  Suzanne-http://cricutcraftingrammy.blogspot.com/

4. Janet- http://createatdreamscrapbooks.blogspot.com/

5. Lisa - http://handmadewithlove-lisa.blogspot.com/

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

7.  Shannon - http://www.purplelionpaper.com/blog/

8. Anita - http://www.anitaandbugs.blogspot.com/

9. Lucy - http://www.love2createitall.com

10. Lori - http://www.scrappinmystressaway.blogspot.com/****HERE

11. Misty - http://deliteful-gifts.blogspot.com/****NEXT

Let’s get started with the ideas!!

I started with my Gypsy and Word Collage Cartridge.  I sized the 4th of July subway art to 7" x 9".

I cut it out in blue vinyl and again in red vinyl.  When cutting with vinyl, I set my cricut to 3-3-3 (Speed, Pressure and Blade Depth).  I use my dental tool to weed out the extra pieces.

I wanted to alternate colors so I use my paper cutter to trim the subway art words into strips.

I put them back on my mat alternating red and blue strips.

I used tape to secure the strips down just in case!!

I used my transfer paper to pick up the words and numbers.

I put them on an 8x10 flat canvas.  I burnished the vinyl and peeled the transfer tape off.

I ended up with two of them, one for me and one for a friend!

I was so excited that my idea worked!!

Here is my Patriotic Word Collage Project!

I hope you have a wonderful 4th of July!

Your next stop in the hop is MISTY.

Easter Tile (Memories in Tyme Blog Hop)

Welcome to the Memories in Tyme blog hops - where you will find some seriously talented people who love to share their ideas with you! Our hop today and tomorrow is all things relating to spring - full of ideas for layouts, cards, décor or whatever else we’ve all decided to make! This is Lynda’s favorite time of the year - where things are starting to look nice, not be too hot, flowers and trees starting to come out, and people in their yards making their surroundings look good!

Now, if you just happened upon my blog, then please go back to the beginning which is at Lynda’s blog (http://memoriesintyme.blogspot.com/). Besides, the beginning is always the best anyway!!!

Here is my Spring project:

I started with my Gypsy and Word Collage.  I opened up 2 Layers and put the Spring Word Collage on both.  I sized it to a height of 11.5 inches.  I hid the large words on Layer 1.

I cut out Layer 1 out of purple vinyl.  I use my E2 which has a vinyl setting, but if you are using a Cricut or Expression use settings 3-3-3 for cutting vinyl.

On Layer 2, I hid everything EXCEPT the large words.

I cut this layer out in lime green vinyl.

Using transfer paper or clear contact paper (be sure to de-stick it a bit on your jeans), I put the purple vinyl on my 12x12 tile.  Then I put the green words on the tile.

I did not like the green ~ it was too hard to see.

My first color combination was lavender and hot pink.  The lavender did not show  up very well.  I did not have any more pink, so I went with green. 

So I took the pink from the first one and carefully removed it with my spatula tool.  I put it on top of the green words.  I also removed the three eggs in lavender and put them on the purple eggs.  I purposely let some of the purple show through.

The third time was the charm!!

Thanks for stopping by today!!  Don't forget about the Blog Candy!!

Blog candy from Memories in Tyme…One lucky winner for April will receive a digital album for Spring made especially for them by Lynda! Retail value $150 - in order to get in on the drawing, make sure to:

1. Be a follower of her blog!

2. For extra entries...follow her on Twitter and Facebook Fanpage - information is on my blog!  

3. Please check out everyone's blogs and leave a comment on theirs...the more you do the more entries you will get!

Thank you for checking out my project, now follow the links below and remember to visit all the stops for MAXIMUM ideas and LOTS OF FUN!!! Next up on the hop is ******* make sure you check out her fun project!!!