Rubeena’s Crafting Anniversary Blog Hop DAY TWO

Welcome to Rubeena’s Crafting Anniversary 2-Day Blog Hop! This hop is epic with more than 70 guests and over $1,000 in sponsored prizes! Not only are we celebrating four years since Rubeena first discovered cardmaking but also crafting in general. This industry is made up of wonderful individuals who are creative, inspirational, kind, and incredibly supportive! Hop along so you can learn about why we create and how much joy it brings us!  Today is Day Two, make sure you check out Day One HERE.


You should have arrived here from the amazing Nichol Spohr LLC’s blog!  If not, you’ll want to start at the beginning which is Rubeena’s blog!

GIVEAWAYS

In celebration of this anniversary, we have several amazing sponsors. Let’s thank them for their generosity! Winners will be randomly selected from comments left on all the blogs. The winners will be announced by Wednesday, September 5 on this page. Winners will have up to 2 weeks to contact Rubeena at ararerubycrafts@gmail.com to claim their prize before another winner is selected.

Studio Katia – $50 gift card
Hello Bluebird – $50 gift card
Altenew – $50 Gift card
Pinkfresh Studio – $30 gift card
Gina K. Designs – $50 gift card
Clearly Besotted – £25 gift card
Simon Says Stamp – $25 gift card
Spellbinders Card Kit ($55 value).
Jennifer McGuire – $50 Simon Says Stamp gift card
Winnie & Walter, LLC – $40 gift card
Mama Elephant – $25 gift card
Hero Arts – $25 gift card
Nichol Spohr LLC – Custom-sewn rainbow pencil case filled with brand new Spellbinders dies
Danielle Flynn – $25 Simon Says Stamp gift card
Picket Fence Studios – four $25 gift cards
Ellen Hutson – two $25 gift cards  
Pretty Pink Posh – two $30 gift cards
The Stamp Market – July 2018 Release (estimated $100 value)
Indigojade Art Shop – $50 gift card to Art Prints & Gifts Shop
Flora & Fauna – a 4×6 stamp set
Waffle Flower – $25 gift card
Power Poppy – $50 gift card
How lucky am I that I’ve actually met up with Ruby a couple of time, these two were in NYC 2015 | 2016:

I’ve always been crafty but took the plunge when I signed up to be my son’s co-op preschool scrapbook coordinator (he’s now in his senior year of college).  I was assured by the gal that had done it the prior year that it was a piece of cake, had I scrapbooked before that, um no.  
Why do I create?  It’s a part of me and my life.  I enjoy it so much, the process, the sharing but really, the community.  I’ve made some fabulous friends during my journey and consider myself fortunate because of it.  I would have never have met Ruby if I wasn’t a crafter.  I love how it connects people from all of the place.  There’s never a hesitation to meet another crafty person because we all have that crazy bond.
I knew exactly the stamps that I was going to use for today’s projects.  Perhaps you saw this on my Instagram?
I used two of the three sets:

Fall Friends  |  Autumn Gatherings
Let’s chat about the card first.  It features the two Hello Bluebird stamp sets.  They are just too cute, aren’t they?  I teamed them up with the Simon Says Stamp Birch Tree Window.  The cardstock is Ellen Hutson LLC – Essentials by Ellen – Slate.
Next up is a project featuring the Spellbinders Shapeabilities Tiny Shadow Box Etched Dies Flower Garden by Sharyn Sowell.
I used the bunny from the Fall Friends stamp set and included the cloud.  The pattern paper is from the Girl Squad paper pad.  The shadow box is so cute, it comes with a bunch of different dies including the banners and the ‘sunflower’.  

The sentiments were perfect for today.  I love it when I gather with my friends, it’s always going to be fun.  I’m grateful to know Ruby and love being a part of this awesome crafting community.

I had so much fun designing this duo and it is on it’s way to Ruby💚

Next up is the amazing Mayline Jung!  If you get lost along the way, the complete hop listing is HERE.
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129 thoughts on “Rubeena’s Crafting Anniversary Blog Hop DAY TWO”

  3. So very sweet Amy. That shadow box is going on my wishlist… Ruby seems like such a happy soul. You are lucky to have spent time together.

  5. What wonderful photos of you and Ruby, Amy! Thank you for sharing! Your card and sweet box are adorable!! Hugs, Darnell

  7. Love these stamp sets, the little critters are so adorable!!! The mini shadow box is so super cute!!! Thank you so much for sharing! 💜

  16. I love shadow boxes! I have never seen this small one … I need it! LOL
    How ca-ute!! All the critters are darling. I love the doggie with his green
    beret/golfer's hat.

  22. Very sweet little critters….I am a fan…country girl…and I see critters all the time…quail in my yard..and wild turkeys…and little fox…and even a coyote once in awhile…and of course deer and fawns…and rabbits…so as you see…I live in a critter zoo…LOL…but anyway…your projects made me smile….just lovely work….and thank you so much for being my stop on this great celebration blog hop…great photo btw…..big hugs…hopping now…lol

  23. Amy these critters ARE way too cute and so are your card. I am sure Ruby will appreciate them! Thanks for sharing them.

  24. It's amazing to see so many people celebrating
    Rebeena's anniversary. Paper crafters are
    a great group of people. Your cards
    are darling. thanks for sharing
    txmlhl(at)yahoo(dot)com

  27. Those critters are so adorable and the sentiment if so perfect, LOVE IT! Thanks for joining Rubeena's celebration and sharing your story and inspiration.

  28. Awesome projects Amy. You already know I'm a HUGE fan of everything you make. So happy to see you on the hop. 😘

  32. Perfectly sweet projects! Beautiful card design, love the use of white space to keep the focus on the sweet critters. And that shadow box – just too cute!!

  33. I so like your card! Those sweet little critters & the lovely die cut behind them just all add to the sweet appeal of it.

  34. I've only recently discovered Hello Bluebird and I love their products – these critters are soooo cute, and I love the first card but I really really love the tiny shadow box project! Thanks for sharing with us!

  44. Such adorable critters!!! Lovely work. Fun pics of you and Ruby!!
    <3 J

    jwoolbright at gmail dot com
    HerPeacefulGarden.blogspot.com

  47. I love blog hops because they inspire me to create and all of you are so talented that I can't help but be inspired. Thank you.

  51. Thank you sponsors for this super-hop. And thank you for the info and inspiration here! Love the tiny shadowbox…

  55. Love these adorable Hello Bluebird designs! Delightful creations! I am enjoying Rubeena's crafting anniversary celebration and all the inspiring creations along the hop!

  57. such a fun play with my favorite GRAY! I adore that little shadow box, amy… another company to fall in love with, it seems! yay, you, for always being ready to welcome a fellow crafter! xx
    =]

  81. Such cute critters and you made such adorable cards!! I’ve never heard of these stamps but they are precious!!

  84. So super adorable!! Thank you for sharing these precious projects with us! And thank you for being a part of this blog hop!

  85. Congratulations to Rubeena! Love her work. And what an amazing group this crafting world is to sponsor such wonderful prizes. Love your card inspiration too!

  95. Love this adorable card and shadow box set Amy! The critters are super cute! A perfect card for Rubeena ‘s celebration! Thanks for being part of this hop and thanks to all the sponsors too!

  97. Your projects are absolutely adorable! Thank you so much for sharing! Happy anniversary to Rubeena! ~ Lenice

  108. Oh my… those stamp sets are adorable and LOVE your card and that shadow box!!! What a wonderful gift… lucky girl!

  110. I just recently came across Hello Bluebird and they have adorable stamps. I love your projects today, especially that tiny shadow box! That bunny is super cute! Thanks for being a part of Rubeena's crafty celebration.

  115. I shop Spellbinders all the time, and I've NEVER seen that sweet little shadow box die. And I LOVE those sweet little Hello Bluebird critters. You did a wonderful job on both projects girl! TFS–have a blessed evening.

  116. AMY! Thank you for being part of my celebration and for being an awesome friend. It makes me happy that we have been friends from the start, and I agree 100% about what crafting brings to us. Thank you for all your support and for your kindness towards me. I adore you so much!! I cannot wait to see you again when you visit NYC and hopefully one of these days I'll finally make my way to the west coast. Thank you for sending me this cute card and shadow box. I have the same and couldn't figure out how to complete the box LOL!!! Now I'll have to try it 🙂

  121. Oh fun! I just recently picked up some Hello Bluebird stamps and I think they are adorable – just like your cards! Thanks for sharing and for supporting Ruby's anniversary!

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