Getting Cricky "SUMMERTIME" Blog Hop

Welcome to the "Summertime" Getting Cricky Blog Hop!!

We're so happy you could join us for this month's Getting Cricky Design Team Blog Hop!!  We'd like to invite you to visit each of our DT Sisters' Blogs (it's just half the crew this month -- you'll see the other half next month!!) and our very special Guest Designer, Melissa from Needful Things!!

Throughout the hop we'll be showing what we love about....  SUMMERTIME!!  From parties and celebrations to campfires and s'mores,  we hope you'll enjoy each and every project along the way!!  Sooooo, let's get hopping...

If you've hopped along from our very special Guest Designer, Melissa, then you are in the right place!! If you are just joining me from your dashboard, or reading this via email, please be sure to CLICK HERE to start at the beginning with Kristal's blog (you'll want to catch up on all the FUN!!)...

For the hop tonight, I made something to capture memories from LOTS of Summertime events!!  Here's a little PEEK...

Soooooooo...  What does Amy LOVE about Summertime???  Well, aside from the WARM days and SUNSHINE, I love the opportunity to spend time with my super kiddos...  We are BIG baseball fans (GO BUCS!!) so we try to catch as many games as possible (whether on TV or LIVE at PNC Park)...  There's nothing like squinting into the sunlight to see our favorite players take to the diamond...  Of course, some of the FUN comes from the walk across the Clemente Bridge where we get to hear "Sax-Man" play his rendition of the "Tequila" song...

Here's a view from our favorite seats...

And a view of our favorite snack...

Oops, looks like The-Boy-Child polished those jalapeno and cheese covered nachos off before I could snap a pic!!  LOL...

Okay, on to what I created for ya!!  I made a Summertime Mini Accordion Album!!

Closed up (and tied with some beautiful Copper shimmer ribbon from May Arts), this mini album measures just 6"x6"...  Perfect for gift-giving!!  :)

I stamped some of my favorite sentiments from K Andrew Designs "Splashtastic Summer" Stamp Art Set onto some ivory Bazille cardstock...  After hand-trimming them into banner ribbons, I distressed the edges with Quick Quotes Mocha Mama Chalking Ink and adhered them to multi-colored strips of Bazille cardstock...

I wrapped the ribbon around the album three times before tying the bow -- Not only does the ribbon turn this into an instant gift, but it also doubles to hold the album closed...

Once the ribbon is removed, the album folds out...

... to reveal TEN 6"x6" squares for pictures, tickets, memorabilia, and more!!

Doesn't that look like it would be fun to fill up with photos???  :)

The paper was a Clearance find at my LSS...  We R Memory Keepers "72 & Sunny" Paper Line...  These 12x12 papers featured 6x6 squares that made folding these into an accordion album PERFECT!!  I just love all the BRIGHT colors and FUN phrases on the paper!!  :)

The "extra" embellishments are pieces that I cut from other sheets of paper from the same line of paper (YAY for fussy-cutting!!)...  I also distressed all of the edges with the Mocha Mama Chalking Ink...

My project tonight features the "Splashtastic Summer" Stamp Art Set...  For more details (or to make this set YOURS), please click on the preview below:

We'd also like to share TWO BRAND NEW Stamp Art Sets that are now available for Pre-Order with an expected ship date of May 25th!! If you want to be one of the FIRST to own these SUPER-CUTE sets, you'll definitely want to order TODAY (clicking on the previews will take you directly to the order page!!)...

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Before you hop away...  I DO have a bit of Blog Candy for one lucky winner!!  I will be giving away a random K Andrew Designs Stamp Art Set!!  Wanna win it???  To be eligible to WIN, you will need to leave a comment letting me know WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT SUMMERTIME??? (is it visits to the beach???  family vacations???  baseball games and movie nights???  or something else altogether???)...   :)

Want some BONUS chances in the drawing???  You can do any or all of the following for EXTRA chances (just remember to leave one comment for EACH thing ya do!!):

• "Like" the Love To Crop! Facebook Page -- click here
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• Become a follower of my blog (THREE ways to do this -- via the regular follow button, NEW Linky Followers, AND via Networked Blogs -- get a chance for each)

If you leave your email address (please leave it in SAFE scrapbookingwithamy at gmail dot com form), I will be happy to contact you if you are the winner; otherwise, you will need to check back   to see if you are a winner.  No captcha here, so commenting is quick and easy!! :)

***CLICK HERE TO LEAVE A COMMENT***

Oh yeah!!  Now might be a GOOD TIME to announce my LAST Getting Cricky Blog Hop Winner...  Random.org was kind enough to choose THIS winner:

And comment #72 was:

Congrats, RhoLynda!!  Watch your email for a message, and be sure to reply with your mailing address so I can get your stamp set sent out!!  :)

*** Remember -- As a special THANK YOU for joining us for the hop this weekend, you can use the promo code "newship" at checkout for FREE SHIPPING on your ENTIRE stamp purchase!!  Woot-woot!!  Be sure to take advantage of this special before it's GONE!!  :)

Now you can hop on over to your next stop: my super-and-amazingly-talented-friend, Lisa ......

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Didja know?

Each of Kristal's stamp sets benefit charity. At least $1 per stamp set goes to benefit the charity noted on the stamp set package. Kristal is donating to the following charities: Cancer Angels, Storefront Shelter for Homeless Children, Intrepid & Fallen Heroes, E. Glaser Pediatric AIDS  Foundation, Doorways Shelter for Women & Children (Domestic Violence), Wayside House for Women, Camp Good Days & Special Times, Adopt a Classroom, and Autism Research Institute. Kristal will donate $1 for every stamp set sold, retail or wholesale to the charity noted; and over time believes this will add up to some wonderful miracles for these special people. So you can feel good that each time you purchase a K Andrew Designs art stamp set, someone around the country is receiving some good help!

K Andrew's stamps are all made and assembled here in the USA, which is very important to Kristal. This ensures all product materials are safe and that jobs are being provided and maintained here in America.  You can learn even more about Kristal's stamps (and pick some up for yourself) by visiting her online store: K Andrew Designs:

Kristal's stamp sets are perfect for cards, layouts, and so much more...

Remember....

As a special THANK YOU for joining us for the hop this weekend, you can use the promo code "newship" at checkout for FREE SHIPPING on your ENTIRE stamp purchase!!

Until next time,