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!
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 4x6 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.
Some links may be affiliate at no extra cost to you:

First time I have seen the shadow box die! So cute with critters!
ReplyDeleteWhat sweet little animals you incorporated into wonderful cards!
ReplyDeleteSo 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.
ReplyDeleteMaking every card should be fun!
ReplyDeleteYOU NAILED IT!!
What wonderful photos of you and Ruby, Amy! Thank you for sharing! Your card and sweet box are adorable!! Hugs, Darnell
ReplyDeleteLove your fun cards!
ReplyDeleteLove these stamp sets, the little critters are so adorable!!! The mini shadow box is so super cute!!! Thank you so much for sharing! 💜
ReplyDeleteSuper cute cards..Love hello blue bird stamps so much..
ReplyDeleteOh how cute is that tiny shadow box. Love the cards with adorable critters. 😍😍😍
ReplyDeleteAdorable cards. I love the mini shadow box.
ReplyDeleteAwww.....The critters are so cute. Love the mini shadow box! It’s super duper cute!
ReplyDeleteSweet, sweet cards. Love that precious little shadow box.
ReplyDeleteAdorable projects.
ReplyDeleteSo cute!! Love the tiny shadow box!
ReplyDeleteAdorable!!
ReplyDeleteI love shadow boxes! I have never seen this small one ... I need it! LOL
ReplyDeleteHow ca-ute!! All the critters are darling. I love the doggie with his green
beret/golfer's hat.
oops ... not a doggie ... is that a chipmunk?
DeleteThe card is super cute. And I am totally in love with the tiny shadow box. It is so adorable!
ReplyDeleteSO LOVELY!!!!
ReplyDeleteThese are adorable cards! :)
ReplyDeleteLove the shadow
ReplyDeletecard, both are
so lovely.
Carla from Utah
A wonderful job on both of these.
ReplyDeleteVery 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
ReplyDeleteAmy these critters ARE way too cute and so are your card. I am sure Ruby will appreciate them! Thanks for sharing them.
ReplyDeleteIt's amazing to see so many people celebrating
ReplyDeleteRebeena's anniversary. Paper crafters are
a great group of people. Your cards
are darling. thanks for sharing
txmlhl(at)yahoo(dot)com
Love the little box and great card! I am loving reading about everyone’s crafty histories!!!
ReplyDeleteAdorable projects. I love the box and the critters are precious.
ReplyDeleteThose critters are so adorable and the sentiment if so perfect, LOVE IT! Thanks for joining Rubeena's celebration and sharing your story and inspiration.
ReplyDeleteAwesome projects Amy. You already know I'm a HUGE fan of everything you make. So happy to see you on the hop. 😘
ReplyDeleteDarling card and shadow box! The little critters are adorable!
ReplyDeleteLove these creations! the card is so pretty and the shadow box is just too cute.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing the pics of you girls! I love your creations! SOOOOO CUTE!
ReplyDeletePerfectly 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!!
ReplyDeleteI so like your card! Those sweet little critters & the lovely die cut behind them just all add to the sweet appeal of it.
ReplyDeleteI'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!
ReplyDeleteYour card and shadow box are just adorable!! I'd never seen that die before.
ReplyDeleteSuch cute projects, love em.
ReplyDeleteWonderful creations! I especially love the birch tree window.
ReplyDeleteSuch fun creations! Absolutely adorable!! Thanks for sharing :-)
ReplyDeleteBoth projects are adorable!
ReplyDeleteAwesome duo! The card is just too precious as is the tiny shadow box! So very cute and I love the birch trees!
ReplyDeleteAdorable projects. Love the fall critters
ReplyDeleteSo cute! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteSo darling!! Thank you for sharing!!
ReplyDeleteSuch adorable critters!!! Lovely work. Fun pics of you and Ruby!!
ReplyDelete<3 J
jwoolbright at gmail dot com
HerPeacefulGarden.blogspot.com
These are so cute. I'm not into cute critters so much, but the card and mini box are adorable.
ReplyDeleteLove these cute critters, Amy, and that shadowbox is adorable!
ReplyDeleteI 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.
ReplyDeleteThese animals are adorable and the shadow box is just too cute!
ReplyDeleteSuper adorable card and shadow box, and amazing coloring!
ReplyDeleteCards are so adorable they make my heart smile.
ReplyDeleteThank you sponsors for this super-hop. And thank you for the info and inspiration here! Love the tiny shadowbox...
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh Amy...the cuteness!!!
ReplyDeleteAww super adorable creations!! Love these cuties :)
ReplyDeleteI like the die cut trees with the cute animals!!
ReplyDeleteLove these adorable Hello Bluebird designs! Delightful creations! I am enjoying Rubeena's crafting anniversary celebration and all the inspiring creations along the hop!
ReplyDeleteThese are ADORABLE!!! LOVING those critters!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeletesuch 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
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This is just adorable...love your sweet photos!
ReplyDeleteOh my, these are just too adorable!
ReplyDeleteFun fun cards..just s adorable with your critters!
ReplyDeleteFun cards. What an amazing blog hop.
ReplyDeleteAwesome cards! I especially love the Group of fall friends! Congrats to Rubeena!
ReplyDeletedelightful projects - love these little critters:)
ReplyDeleteAdorable card and shadow box!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing...
I LOVE your beautiful autumn designs! Your cards are so warm and inviting and look super cute!
ReplyDeleteLOVE your projects, love that set--too cute!
ReplyDeleteThese are both soooo Adorable!!!
ReplyDeleteSuch cute furry friends.
ReplyDeleteSuper cute card and shadow box! Love the little critters!
ReplyDeleteSuch lovely cards!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for the inspiration.
sweet card!
ReplyDeleteSweet card!
ReplyDeleteLove these little sweet critters! Adorable card goodness!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute card & that teeny shadowbox is adorable! Love those darling critters!
ReplyDeleteLove your adorable card and shadowbox! Too cute!
ReplyDeleteAdorable!
ReplyDeleteThese sets are so cute! I love your works!
ReplyDeleteSo adorable, I love your gorgeous makes with the Hello Bluebird stamps! Thanks for the lovely inspiration!
ReplyDeleteSo darn cute!
ReplyDeleteAwww!!! How cute!!! Love your darling projects!!!
ReplyDeleteSuch cute critters and you made such adorable cards!! I’ve never heard of these stamps but they are precious!!
ReplyDeleteYour projects are adorable and so fun!
ReplyDeleteThese critters are so cute and I love that little shadow box die!
ReplyDeleteSo super adorable!! Thank you for sharing these precious projects with us! And thank you for being a part of this blog hop!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to Rubeena! Love her work. And what an amazing group this crafting world is to sponsor such wonderful prizes. Love your card inspiration too!
ReplyDeleteBoth are great projects! I love the fox critters! Beautifully done!
ReplyDeleteall those little critters are so cute, Amy - love that darling bunny!
ReplyDeleteAmy the cutest critters, I just ordered these sets! You rae so lucly to have met Ruby twice!
ReplyDeleteSoooooo cute!!!!
ReplyDeleteJust darling!
ReplyDeleteI love that birch tree window and the card you made with it.
ReplyDeleteLove your adorable cards. Great designs and coloring.
ReplyDelete(Gilda)
Adorable cards!
ReplyDeleteDarling card. I love the stamps and was happy to see the Birch Tree die in action. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteLove 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!
ReplyDeletedarling projects, I love that shadow box!
ReplyDeleteYour projects are absolutely adorable! Thank you so much for sharing! Happy anniversary to Rubeena! ~ Lenice
ReplyDeletestamp sets are super cute!
ReplyDeletelove them!
your prjects are adorable!
hugs
Your projects are perfect for showing how important friends are to us crafters.
ReplyDeleteLove the adorable card. And that shadow box? So, so cute! So glad you're a part of this Blog Hop!
ReplyDeleteReally cute card and shadow box! Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet card and shadow box!
ReplyDeleteLove the combination of the forest die cut with woodland friends. Lovely sentiment.
ReplyDeleteCute critters and mix of cutesy and elegant with background die cut!
ReplyDeleteThese stamps are so cute !
ReplyDeleteI love the card with the three characters and the super duper birch tree die cut.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely adorable! Love the card and that super cute shadow box! :)
ReplyDeleteOh my... those stamp sets are adorable and LOVE your card and that shadow box!!! What a wonderful gift... lucky girl!
ReplyDeleteThese projects are so sweet! I just love these adorable Hello Bluebird cuties!
ReplyDeleteI 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.
ReplyDeletesoooo now I need these stamps too! Love your creations!
ReplyDeleteSuper adorable critters and great projects!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous celebration. Thanks for being part and for inspiring us with your art, Amy.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Karen Letchworth
www.karen-mycuprunnethover.blogspot.com
Such fun, cute projects!
ReplyDeleteI 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.
ReplyDeleteAMY! 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 :)
ReplyDeleteThese are absolutely DARLING!
ReplyDeleteCongrats to Ruby!
The little critters are too cute and that teeny tiny shadow box...adorable! Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteSQUEAL!! Just BEAUTIFUL!! THANKS for sharing and have a FABULOUS WEEK!! =)
ReplyDeleteThose Hello Bluebird stamps are just so cute. Love the small shadow box.
ReplyDeleteOh 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!
ReplyDeleteSuch sweet fall projects!!
ReplyDeleteSuch an adorable duo! Very sweet stamps
ReplyDeleteoh but hat mini shadow box!!!
ReplyDeleteTotally a cute and fun card. I am in love with the mini shadow box. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI love little critter cards and these are adorable, thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHow adorable are these critters !!
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So cute. Love the little shadowbox.
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