Bone marrow donation technology has come a long way, and is now as simple as giving blood. So we are trying to raise awareness and get people to register at http://marrow.org to be a bone marrow donor. And why are we doing this your might ask? To help a friend a fellow crafter, Liz Decade. Liz is battling 2 different forms of acute Leukemia and needs a bone marrow transplant. We are hoping that this hop will help her to find a match. You can see her story at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Va6RNwYj4BE&list=UUz-JkPSKRldHJNbbEotv8DQ&feature=plcp.

Even if you are not a match for Liz, you can still help her. You see bone marrow registrations drives are expensive, you have to pay for each person who is registered, and Liz is trying to raise money for bone marrow drives and medical expenses (it costs a lot of money to get a transplant). You can donate to Liz at lizquesada.leukemia@gmail.com. All of the money donated will go to bone marrow drives or medical expenses.

And we have some wonderful sponsors who have donated prizes for our hop.

Sweet Stamping Treats Digital Stamps, Trendy Twine, MB Treasurista, Paper Piecings by Nikki, Inspired Stamps, My Pink Stamper and Peachy Keen Stamps have all donated prizes to this hop. In order to be eligible for one of  these prizes you must comment on every blog in this hop! There are other requirements for the sponsors so please see Liz’s blog post for more details.

If you are coming from Sylvia- http://bellascrapbookdesigns.blogspot.com, you are right on track. If you just came across my blog and would like to hop along, please start over with Liz (http://decadeofscrap.blogspot.com)

Your next stop is: Erica - Tahi - http://tahisscrapcorner.blogspot.com/

1. Sweet Stamping Treats-5 digis

http://sweetstampingtreats.blogspot.com

2. Trendy Twine-Trendy Twine Orginal Mini Pack (http://anniespaperboutique.bigcartel.com/product/60-yard-sampler-trendy-twine-red-blue-brown-pink-purple-green-bakers-twine)

http://anniespaperboutique.bigcartel.com/

**Must “like” fan page and tell them we sent you from the hop-https://www.facebook.com/trendy.twine

**Must be a follower of blog-http://trendytwine.blogspot.com/

3. MB Treasurista-$10 gift certificate

http://www.zibbet.com/MBsTreasurista

**Must “like” fan page and tell Misty we sent you from the hop-https://www.facebook.com/pages/MBs-Treasurista/167767899982066

**Be a follower of blog-http://mbtreasurista.blogspot.com/

4. Paper Piecings by Nikki-$25 gift certificate

http://www.paperpiecingsbynikki.com/

**Must “like” fan page and tell Nikki we sent you from the hop-https://www.facebook.com/nikkicalmes?ref=ts

**Be a follower of her blog-http://paperpiecingsbynikki.blogspot.com/

5. Inspired Stamps-$10 store credit

http://www.inspiredstamps.com

6. My Pink Stamper

http://www.mypinkstamper.com

7. Peachy Keen Stamps-$25 Gift Certificate

http://www.peachykeenstamps.com

**Must “like” fan page and tell them you were sent from the hop-https://www.facebook.com/PeachyKeenStamps

8. Market Street Stamps-$25 Gift Certificate

http://www.marketstreetstamps.com

**Must “like” fan page and tell them you were sent from the hop-https://www.facebook.com/MarketStreetStamps?sk=wall

Liz - http://decadeofscrap.blogspot.com

Amber - http://pixiperfectcreations.blogspot.com

Ashley - http://theglamoroussideofscrapping.blogspot.com

Amanda-http://amandascraftsandmore.blogspot.com/

Carla - http://racincrafts.blogspot.com/

Teresa - http://scrappintplace.blogspot.com/

Beckie - http://justbcreativecrazy.blogspot.com

Shawnee - http://www.blessedonthebrightside.com

Sylvia- http://bellascrapbookdesigns.blogspot.com

Melisa-http://timeweavers.com

Tahi - http://tahisscrapcorner.blogspot.com/

Karrie - http://sweetpapertreats.blogspot.com/

Sweet Stamping Treats - http://sweetstampingtreats.blogspot.com

For this card i used bright colorful card stock.  I loved the train and hope it brings a smile to your day!  This was so simple to do, just use a basic card and add the paper, some ribbon and the colorful K&CO train!  Enjoy!

THANKS FOR STOPPING BY!  MELISSA

If you just came from: Julie - http://jk-littlebitofbling.blogspot.com then you

are in the right spot!

Monica – http://scraps2treasure.blogspot.com/

Alina – http://neverstopscrapping.blogspot.com/

Julie – http://jk-littlebitofbling.blogspot.com

Melissa H.-http://timeweavers.wordpress.com

Kristy – http://scraptasticalkreations.blogspot.com

Sylvia- www.bellascrapbookdesigns.blogspot.com

Liz -http:// www.scrapiliciousLife.blogspot.com

Paula – http://preciouspagesbypaula.blogspot.com/

Theresa – http://scrappinginheels.blogspot.com

Evila – http://www.frenchconnectiondesigns.blogspot.com/

Nouel – royalmidnightcraftcreations.blogspot.com

Michelle http://craftychelle.blogspot.com/

Creations Etc. – http://alwaysforever.ning.com/

Sponsors:

SVG Attic – $10 Gift Certificate

Creations Etc: – Mixed Media Kit

Scraptastical Creations – $20 Gift Certificate

Sentiment Stamp Set – Whimsical Designs

I used the sizzix time piece embossing folder with tan cardstock. I then used Lost and

Found Paper and used it for the basic piece.  I then added some lace and red ric rac

and put a flower with a metal brad in the center.  I inked the project to add depth…

I used Tim Holtz’s Chain and hung a key on it.  I stamped a mannequin image to set

it apart and added a heart embellishment to this too!  Of course, i added bling around

the edges too!  I inked it in several places with different color inks to make it stand out!

Enjoy!  Thanks for stopping over!  Melissa

Your next stop is: Kristy - http://scraptasticalkreations.blogspot.com

Love is in the air ticket to love day 2

Kerri : http://crafttimeandcupcakes.blogspot.com.

If you are just joining the hop and wish to start from the beginning, please visit Dena’s blog:

Dena : http://missdjones.blogspot.com/.

Each blogger participating in this hop is featuring a Valentine’s Day card for someone special in their life, whether it be a husband, boyfriend, child, friend, teacher, parent, etc …  Each participant is also posting a recipe for a decadent dessert that you might want to make for someone sweet in your life!

I have a yummy dessert for you!

Chocolate Hello Dollies

This is a bar cookie.  This makes 48 bars

1 pkg devils food cake mix with pudding

1 stick butter at room temperature cut into 8 pieces

1 cup butterscotch chips

1 cup semisweet chips

1 cup sweetened flaked coconut

1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts

1 can 14 oz sweetened condensed milk

Preheat oven to 350.  Grease 15-10 inch jell-roll pan.

Place cake mix and butter in bowl. Mix the butter and cake mix together with pastry

blender until mixture is crumbly.  Sprinkle mixture over bottom of pan and press with

fingertips to form a crust.  Sprinkle butterscotch chips evenly, chocolate chips, coconut

and nuts.  Pour the condensed milk evenly over the top and put into the oven.

Bake until lightly browned about 25 to 30 mins. Remove and cool about 30 mins.

Cut into bars.  Enjoy!

I used the K&Co pad to make this cute mail box and cut it with the cricut Love Struck

Cartridge.  I added a flower but left this really simple!

Your next stop is: Kristy - http://scraptasticalkreations.blogspot.com

The complete blog hop lineup is at the bottom of this post.

1. Dena : http://missdjones.blogspot.com/
2. Anita : http://www.anitaandbugs.blogspot.com
3. Janet : http://janetscreativeworld.blogspot.com
4. Nicolette : www.beyondscrapin.blogspot.com
5. Jearise : http://lorbysworld.blogspot.com
6. Jamie : http://myamusinglife.blogspot.com
7. Kerri : http://www.crafttimeandcupcakes.com/
8. Melissa:http:..www.timeweavers.wordpress.com
9. Kristy - http://scraptasticalkreations.blogspot.com
10. Zenita: http://www.scrappinwithz.blogspot.com

If you just came from: Yvette Lopez -  http://gammascreativecorner.blogspot.com You are in the right place!

Your next stop is:  Anita Meadows Cannon -  http://www.anitaandbugs.blogspot.com

Here is the entire list in case you get lost!

Lissa Marie - http://somanycrafts.wordpress.com

Ashley - http://www.theglamoroussideofscrapping.blogspot.com/

Ellen ♥ CardMonkey -   http://cardmonkey-business.blogspot.com/

Jen Blue Hawkins -  http://scrapaholicjen.blogspot.com/

Yvette Lopez -  http://gammascreativecorner.blogspot.com

Melissa Haereiti -  http://www.Timeweavers.com

Anita Meadows Cannon -  http://www.anitaandbugs.blogspot.com

Zenita Barnes Smith -  http://scrappinwithz.blogspot.com

Cindy Marshall - http://www.cindys-greencricut.blogspot.com

Sam Sheppard Prikle -  http://scrappingwithpirkie.blogspot.com

I JUST HAD FUN WITH THIS TAG! I USWD THE TIM HOLTZ TICKET DIE AND SAMP SET.  I TORE SOME PAPER AND ADDED GLOSSY ACCENTS TO ADD A 3 D EFFECT TO THE TICKETS.  I ADDED A FLOWER AND SOME RIC RAC.  ENJOY!  MELISSA

SWEET CARDS AND DECADENT DESSERTS BLOG HOP

LOVE IS IN THE AIR TICKET TO LOVE BLOG HOP

Kerri : http://crafttimeandcupcakes.blogspot.com.

If you are just joining the hop and wish to start from the beginning, please visit Dena’s blog:

Dena : http://missdjones.blogspot.com/.

Each blogger participating in this hop is featuring a Valentine’s Day card for someone special in their life, whether it be a husband, boyfriend, child, friend, teacher, parent, etc …  Each participant is also posting a recipe for a decadent dessert that you might want to make for someone sweet in your life!

The complete blog hop lineup is at the bottom of this post.

This is a two-day blog hop with some participants posting projects on both days.  So, please be sure to stop by tomorrow also!

I USED BASIC RED CARDSTOCK FOR THIS CARD AND ADDED A TIM HOLTZ ATC CARD AND MADE A PAPER FLOWER WHICH I HELD TOGETHER WITH AN XO BRAD.  I THEN ADDED RIBBON AND SOME BLING!  ENJOY!

COME BACK TOMORROW FOR A DESSERT RECIPE!

YOUR NEXT STOP IS:  Kristy – http://scraptasticalkreations.blogspot.com

IF YOU GET LOST OR WANT TO REVISIT ANY HERE IS YOUR ADDRESS LIST:

1. Dena : http://missdjones.blogspot.com/
2. Anita : http://www.anitaandbugs.blogspot.com
3. Janet : http://janetscreativeworld.blogspot.com
4. Nicolette : www.beyondscrapin.blogspot.com
5. Jearise : http://lorbysworld.blogspot.com
6. Jamie : http://myamusinglife.blogspot.com
7. Kerri : http://www.crafttimeandcupcakes.com/
8. Melissa:http:..www.timeweavers.wordpress.com
9. Kristy – http://scraptasticalkreations.blogspot.com
10. Zenita: http://www.scrappinwithz.blogspot.com