Pimpin' "IS" Eezy! (The Pinspired Mom)

Welcome back to the Pimp-Out/Showcase Hop!!!

Brought to you by Deezy Does It!

This "Weekly" Pimp-Out/Showcase Hop is to gain new followers as well as bring more traffic to your blog and at the same time receive greater exposure.  It is also a great way to meet other bloggers, exchange ideas, get great tips and learn new techniques; all while showing your "art".

Before we begin, there are just a few simple rules to the hop.

1. Follow the Host (tenth link): 

2. Follow the showcased blogger: The Pinspired Mom (eleventh link)

3. Link up below using Linky Tools.

4. Visit at least 3 blogs from the linked up list below and leave a comment.  Let them know you came from the Weekly "Pimp-Out/Showcase" Hop and inform them you are a follower so they can return the favor.

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This week's Pimp-Out/Showcase belongs to BreAnne Lee from The Pinspired Mom .

Hello, Hello!! My name is BreAnne Lee and have become known as The Pinspired Mom in the blogging world. I am the wife to an amazing man who works his butt off at Halliburton so that I can stay home with our three beautiful daughters. They are 8 years old, 4 years old, and 7 months old, and quite honestly the coolest kids I know. Up until a year ago we lived on the Western Slope of Colorado, but now reside in Houston, Texas.

Before we moved, I was not exactly the best housewife (Then again, who is?) But, I rarely cooked, hated to clean, and just had no desire to do household chores that needed to be done. I would let things pile up and do them all right before company came over or right before my husband came home from a month long hitch working overseas. Then we made the decision to move, and my husband no longer went away for months at a time. About the same time I was introduced to the treasure trove of ideas that is Pinterest.

I became a pinning addict!! I started with kids activities and crafts, then moved on to recipes, and then cleaning tips, followed by pregnancy and baby stuff, which of course resulted in the fitness pins for after baby, and at this point, I pretty much pin everything. I have such a wide range of pin boards that I can find an answer to pretty much any need that may arise. You can see my Pinterest boards and follow me here. And because of the wide range of pins and inspiration, I have become a better housewife and stay at home mom. I cook dinner most nights (usually, a recipe I've found on Pinterest), the house is so much tidier and cleaner that it was before we moved, and my girls and I do so many more crafts and fun activities. I am truly Pinspired.

I began blogging about my trials and errors of Pinterest and motherhood right around the time my youngest daughter was born. Life with three kids and not knowing many people in the area (which has changed since I first started blogging), resulted in the creation of my blog, The Pinspired Mom . I use it as an outlet for my thoughts and hopefully as inspiration for others. I share my pin fails and successes and blog about my family's adventures and projects. Hopefully you'll come join me! I can be found at The Pinspired Mom, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and of course Pinterest.

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Now, I suppose y'all want to know what's being given away?? Well, I'll tell you! I don't advertise it very often, but I do make and sell custom jewelry. I did this prior to moving to Texas, but it has been sidelined except for custom orders. But I have a necklace and earring set, that has been created just for you fine folks! I hope y’all like it! And if you decide you're interested in purchasing something (assuming you don't win or you want something different), just send me a message and we will work together to create what you're looking for at a price that fits yours budget :)

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L'amor che move il sole e l'altre stelle" "The love that moves the sun and other stars" (Eat, Pray, Love)

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"L'amor che move il sole e l'altre stelle" "The love that moves the sun and other stars" (Eat, Pray, Love)

Pimpin' "IS" Eezy! (Life - Up, Down and Sideways)

Welcome back to the Pimp-Out/Showcase Hop!!!

Brought to you by Deezy Does It!

This "Weekly" Pimp-Out/Showcase Hop is to gain new followers as well as bring more traffic to your blog and at the same time receive greater exposure.  It is also a great way to meet other bloggers, exchange ideas, get great tips and learn new techniques; all while showing your "art".

Before we begin, there are just a few simple rules to the hop.

1. Follow the Host (first link):  

2. Follow the showcased blogger: Life-Up, Down and Sideways (second link)

3. Link up below using Linky Tools.

4. Visit at least 3 blogs from the linked up list below and leave a comment.  Let them know you came from the Weekly "Pimp-Out/Showcase" Hop and inform them you are a follower so they can return the favor.

~Please remember that if someone from the hop follows you, be sure to return the favor~

This week's Pimp-Out/Showcase belongs to Tammy from Life-Up, Down and Sideways.

Hello Everyone, this is Tammy from Life-Up, Down and Sideways. 

I started blogging my crafty creations just over two years ago when I created Cuttin' and Stampin'. It was my way of sharing some of my crafty creations to a larger audience and sell some crafty goodies to others. In such a short period of time, the original blog has developed a life of it's own with a Design Team and weekly challenges. This world wide web has allowed me to meet and get to know so many wonderful people and make some truly life long friends. You may not believe it, but I have a real hard time speaking with people in public places. I get all tongue tied and embarrassed about every word that comes out of my mouth.

When I'm not working or crafting, my husband and I do quite a bit of traveling on the back of a GL1800 Goldwing. It's an amazing way to see the country with the wind in your face and being exposed to all the elements. We take long trips that provide me with tons of great pictures to scrap and lots of jounaling to do. We have one son that I used to arm wrestle with to see who got to ride with dad this week. Now he has reached an age where he can travel on a bike of his own. We have a really close knit family an it's great that we can enjoy the road together. 

In my excitement, I decided that I wanted to use this opportunity to try something new. I've been watching all of these wonderful videos on making mini albums and keep thinking "How hard can this be?"

I really need to give credit to Angle Wings 14100 off of YouTube. She created an awesome video with great instructions. You can access them here - Tutorial Video

I made my share of mistakes, so give me a little leeway on the creation of my first mini. I started with some Bazzill Kraft card stock and created my cover and all the pages. Then inked around the edges .

I used the He Said She Said Paper packet from Teresa Collins. There was an additional elements package that contained mini file folders and I tried to make them fit in too.

So here's the front cover of the album. The diagonal card is in a pock and can be changed out. The flower is hooked onto a magnet for the closure. It's pretty plain but with some time to think about it, I'll probably keep adding to it.

So when you open the front cover. There's a pocket on the first page with one of the file folder elements added as a tag. The flap on the right side is also part of a file folder.

Here's the flap opened up.

Here's the second pages of the album. I left the big square to hold a nice size photo. The tags on the right side are removable and can be used to mount pictures on the back or do some journaling.

Flip up the page on the right and here's another great spot for a large picture. There's another large photo and journaling spot on the tag that comes out of the pocket. The bottom section is a third page with a magnetic closure. 

 Here's how the page opens up.

Once you fold the page down I used another file folder to create an added spot. Then I used three celo bags that are 3" x 6" to create a section of clear picture or tag pockets.

Then there's another large spot for a picture

I hope you enjoyed my first mini album. It's was an interesting project and I've definitely learned that I need to take a little more time and make sure I have all my folds right before I start gluing things down.

Until next time,
Happy Crafting
Tammy

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This week’s giveaway is sponsored by Nikki from PPbN Designs (third link).  She has a selection of SVG cut files and digital graphics for you to choose from.  Pretty awesome prize package too?   

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You may also contact me if you're interested in sponsoring a "give-a-way " for a "Pimp-Out/Showcase" hop!

Be sure to come back on Wednesday for winner announcement.  Winners must respond to winning email from rayzn.kane020406@gmail.com within 48 hours or a new winner will be chosen.  Winner will be notified by email and displayed on the Rafflecopter 

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Pimpin' "IS" Eezy! (Love 2 Create It All)

Welcome back to the Pimp-Out/Showcase Hop!!!

Brought to you by Deezy Does It!

This "Weekly" Pimp-Out/Showcase Hop is to gain new followers as well as bring more traffic to your blog and at the same time receive greater exposure.  It is also a great way to meet other bloggers, exchange ideas, get great tips and learn new techniques; all while showing your "art".

Before we begin, there are just a few simple rules to the hop.

1. Follow the Host (first link): 

2. Follow the showcased blogger: Love 2 Create (Second link)

3. Link up below using Linky Tools.

4. Visit at least 3 blogs from the linked up list below and leave a comment.  Let them know you came from the Weekly "Pimp-Out/Showcase" Hop and inform them you are a follower so they can return the favor.

~Please remember that if someone from the hop follows you, be sure to return the favor~

This week's Pimp-Out/Showcase belongs to Lucy from Love 2 Create. 

Hello!  My name is Lucy Kelleher and I am so excited to be a here at Deezy Does It!!  This is such a fun blog!

I have been blogging since May 2009 at Love 2 Create.  (link: http://love2createitall.com).  I live in Southern California with my amazing husband of 12 years.   We met while training in Aikido, a Japanese martial art almost 20 years ago.  We now own our own Aikido dojo (school) where I teach our children’s classes.  I became a trial paralegal right out of school but decided to change careers about 8 years ago.  I went back to school and became a teacher.  After 5 years of teaching 3^rd and 4^th grade students, I am now a full-time Close to My Heart consultant and LOVING it!  I have traded in teaching my little guys for teaching and creating memories with my “big” kids.

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And matching cards to go along with the banner above:

I have to admit that I was never particularly craft growing up.   I always wanted it to be “perfect” the first time I made something.  Hardly a stress-free activity!  I began crafting over 12 years ago when I saw a mother of one of my students working on cards in her car while waiting for her sons to come out. She invited me to a card workshop and I have been absolutely hooked every since.  I have been with Close to My Heart for a little over 7 years now and am always amazed at all the new products they come up with every year.  Every new Idea Book inspires me.  Even though I have only been in the blogging world for a couple of years, I just LOVE posting my projects and ideas and getting feedback from others.  I am a firm believer that there are really no “mistakes” in creating.  ANYTHING can be fixed!  Absolutely anything!    (If you could only see the things that didn't make it to the blog - of course, they were fixed so you can't see them!).

My websites are:

Blog:  http://love2createitall.com/

CTMH site:  http://lucyk.myctmh.com/

FB page:  http://www.facebook.com/LucyK.CTMH

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This week’s giveaway is sponsored by Lucy from Love 2 Create (third link).  She has a selection of CTMH products to offer on her website.  She is offering a $10 gift certificate to her store located at http://lucyk.myctmh.com/.  How awesome is that?   

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"L'amor che move il sole e l'altre stelle" "The love that moves the sun and other stars" (Eat, Pray, Love)