Bunnies and Blossoms Banner Hop for Special Needs Children

Welcome to the Bunnies and Blossoms Banner Hop for Special Needs Children.

Today and tomorrow (March 24-25), 30+fantastic papercrafters have come together to create Spring-themed banners.

They will then donate these banners to Ellen (CardMonkey), who works asAdmissions Coordinator at Pediatric Specialty Care (PSC), www.pediatricspecialty.com.

PSC is a long-term care facility for specialneeds children who are medically-fragile and/or technologically-dependent.

 The babies, children and youths at PSC range in age from birth to 21, and areadmitted from all over the country.

Some are infants, born prematurely and before their lungs have had a chance to mature.

Others have serious birth defects, illnesses or injuries from accidents that cause them to need tender loving carein a home-like environment — many for their lifetimes.

Having had 2 preemies myself, this is kind of scenario is close to my heart.

This is my 7th child and she and my 6th child were both preemies born 3 months early.

I am well aware of the thankfulness parents have for the special things that are done for these babies and children during their long hospital stays.

I hope that all our banners ease the stress and bring a smile to the families we are donating these banners to.

Our banners are meant to cheer the young patients, their families, and the staff at PSC.

Here is the banner that I made and will be sending to Ellen to decorate a child’s room:

I do have some blog candy to give away along with the BIG PRIZE you can see on our HOP HOSTESSES BLOG:

Here is my prize a bright and colorful embellishment kit.  I will pick a random winner from Random.Org.

As for the BIG PRIZE for visiting us today, how about a beautiful handmade (courtesy of our Blog Hop Hostess, CardMonkey!) Cricut Cozy Covers?!

Each one is individually styled in your pick of colors and embroidered words!

These are RARE because CardMonkey does not make them for sale and she usually sticks to paper, not sewing!!

To qualify, there are two steps: 1. Comment on as many Bunny & Blossoms Blog Hop blogs as you wish — the more blogs on which you comment, the more chances you have to win. There will only be one winner, picked at random by Random.Org.

2. Follow and comment on the CardMonkey blog … Leave a comment on our Hop Hostess’s site (http://cardmonkey-business.blogspot.com) and let her know if your name is picked, what 2 accent colors you’d like on your Cricut Cozy Cover, andw hat text you’d like embroidered (up to 3 lines). You MUST be a follower of the CardMonkey blog to win and you MUST leave a way for her to contact you if your name is picked.

So now …. onto your next stop on the Bunnies and Blossoms Banner Hop:

YOUR NEXT STOP……

Lucy - http://love2createitall.blogspot.com/

DO stop back tomorrow when there will be about 20 more crafters showing their banners!!

The start of the hop tomorrow will be again again at:

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

Easter Blog Hop with Cheery Lynn Designs

Today we have a treat for you, our design team has been busy creating with the newly released Easter dies from Cheery Lynn Designs and we are doing a blog hop.

Visit each of the Design team members blogs and leave a comment.

 One lucky person from each blog will win the Lace Egg that member used in her post.

I am using Lace Egg Three for my project today.

In addition to the chance to win the above die, if you leave a comment on the Cheery Lynn Designs blog, you will also have a chance to win the Nesting Egg dies.

For my project, I wanted to use these dies in a way to show you that even though they are Easter dies, you do not have to be limited to using them on Easter Projects only.

To start I have taken some paper towel tubes and have cut them down to just over 4 inches each.

I then covered each one with decorativve paper and used the smallest of the Scalloped Circle dies to cut out covers for the bottom only of the tubes.

They will stand up like this when finished.

Next I took the largest Nesting Egg and another Scalloped Circle and cut the shapes out like this.

 I then used an assortment of dies to finish off these Babushkas.

I have used the Lace Egg Three for the sign and the apron  of each doll.

I figured these could be used for so many different occasions.

Table settings, name place cards, Mother’s Day Brunch, Baby showers just to name a few.

Each doll is decorated with paper lace and flowers from the following dies:  Pretty Petal, Lace Flourish Butterfly, Dancing Doily Lace Border, Zig Zag Ric Rac and the Stacker flowers Leaf.

 Each doll holds a small treat.

I hope you liked my idea today!  Leave it to me to look for the out of ordinary way to use something, right?

Now you should go and visit each of the other team members blogs and leave a comment.

 Remember:  One lucky person from each blog will win the Lace Egg that member used in her post. I used Lace Egg Three.

Also, remember, to leave a comment on the Cheery Lynn Designs blog for a chance to win the Nesting Egg dies.

Winners will be announced on the 19th along with this week’s challenge winner. Good luck and have fun hopping.

Here are the blogs that are participating in the blog hop.

Cheery Lynn Designs Blog

Bonnie Brown
Celeste Glover
Donna Smith
Jeannie DeGruccio
Jodi Baune
Kianel
Sandie Louise

Thanks for stopping by, I hope you enjoy all the projects on this hop!

Winner, winner time!!!

Somehow I scheduled this and just found out it never posted!

I owe someone a RETRO custom made embellishment kit!

This was from a very fun Retro Birthday blog hop..

You can see my 80′s projects here!!

Here is the kit I designed and am giving away..

I had 39 comments in this HOP!  WOW!!  Thanks everyone!

Here is what Random.org had to say about it:

Who was my 24th comment?

Drum-roll please!!!

LIZSCRAPS

BLOG:

http://tapitasdevida.blogspot.com/

So Liz if you are out there I will need your address…

Have a great night..I’m outta here!

Back to the 80′s Birthday Hop

I am so glad you have joined us today in honor of Emily whose birthday it is!

What a fun idea to have a blog hop and have all of us join in for some fun memories and flashbacks!

NOT HOT FLASHES!! (Emily is too young for that anyhow!)

Here is the needed info,

You should have arrived from : EMMA’s Blog.

If you arrived here first, here is the BLOG HOP order, so start at the top with EMILY.(The Birthday Girl)

Emily: http://www.createserendipity.net
Lisa: http://prettypaperprettyribbons.blogspot.com
Abby: http://www.scrapbookaholicbyabby.com/
Candace: http://www.papercraftsbycandace.blogspot.com
Nicole http://sweetstampshop.blogspot.com
Julie Ranae http://juliesopenwindow.blogspot.com/
Stephanie http://www.sweetstephcardcreations.blogspot.com/
Tanya http://nonnascraftcorner.blogspot.com/
Candace http://www.scrappin2littleprincesses.blogspot.com
Elizabeth http://www.217creations.com
Angelica http://www.handmadebyangelica.com
Michelle http://www.scrappinwithmybug.com/
Erin http://www.erinleecreative.com
Sarah http://www.pinkcricut.com
Dawn http://www.designsthatdelight.com
Kathy http://kathyand3kids.blogspot.com
******YOU ARE HERE****** Jeannie http://polkacabana.wordpress.com/
Cristine http://onescrappynovice.blogspot.com/
Heather http://goldiecar.blogspot.com/

Your next stop is Cristine..

Real quick…80′s, what do you think of?  I think of big earrings, Contempo Casual, Benneton, The Limited, Big Sweater, Short skirts and High School Class of 1987!

Oh how I loved..

U2

Sting

and….  PAUL YOUNG!!

Ahh…yep, those were the days!!

So that is my little trip down memory lane..

On to my project!

Here is a little card I made…remember PAC-MAN???  Yep, I played enough of this in my life.

Love the colors, I found this palette on Ingenious Inkling’s blog.

 My other card here is a tiny tribute to Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.

I loved that MOVIE!!  What were your favorites?

Say Anything?  Better Off Dead? Pretty in Pink? The Outsiders?

Here they are one last time.

I have just been on the hop and so many of you have mentioned Bon Jovi, I have to throw these in too!

Oh and here is Jon & I, on a photo shoot!

Now here is my PRIZE for this blog hop!  It is an 80′s inspired embellishment kit.

Handmade flowers and pins…bright ribbons…

…bright buttons…brads…Fun stuff!!

So to qualify for this prize, you need to make sure you have visited all blogs and leave some love..

Leave me a comment and let me know what band was your TOTAL 80′s FAV!!

I hope you are enjoying this hop!

Have a great day and thanks for visiting!!

Welcome to the Canvas Corp and My Stamp Box Blog Hop

If you are here for my Cheery Lynn Designs post, please click HERE.

Welcome to the Canvas Corp and myStamp BOX “Partner Blog Hop”!

If you have just happened upon our event now, please begin your journey on the Canvas Corp Blog blog here (http://canvascorp.com).
Many of our wonderful designers are joining us today to show off some inspirational creativity. See how well Canvas Corp and myStamp BOX products are working together!

START AT: Canvas Corp (http://canvascorp.com)
Marsha Valk (http://marshavalk.wordpress.com/)
Linda Abadie (http://lindaabadie.com/)
Sue Sykes  (http://www.kewl-beans.blogspot.com/)

Jeannie DeGruccio (www.polkacabana.wordpress.com)
Jaine Drake (http://www.craftydrake.blogspot.com/)
Janet Zeppa  (http://janetsjoy.blogspot.com/)

Els Brigé (http://bestamped.wordpress.com/)
Jolene Johnston  (http://jolenejohnston.blogspot.com/)

Cassie Box (www.somethingfromcassie.com)

Isolde Pyncket (http://scrapandstampsaturday.blogspot.com/)
Agata Pfister (http://underconstruction-agata.blogspot.com/)
Jill Hildebrand (http://www.fromthefarm-jill.blogspot.com/)
END HERE: myStamp BOX Blog (http://mystampbox.com/blog/)

We are giving away some amazing product from both participating companies. All you have to do is COMMENT on all designers blogs along your journey to WIN. Our two Hop winners will be drawn from all participants and will be announced on the myStamp BOX blog and Canvas Corp blog on Monday, November 28th, so all comments are due by Sunday November 27th at 6pm EST.  Good Luck!

Here is what I did with Canvas Corp and myStamp BOX’s products.

My  kids have this table that they play on.  It was starting to get pretty battered.

They love to play restaurant, so I made a little “Diner” for them.

I painted the table all black and using a combination of Canvas Corp paper and my Stamp Box stamps, I made this updated play table for them.

It has a tic tac toe board in the middle and I had my children help decorate it by drawing pictures on the table.

I also made this banner that says “DINER”.  That fabulous black and white background on the hearts is black Canvas Corp paper, embossed in white ink with the Repeat After Me stamp set.

I could have used the hearts plain, they were so cute with the stamped images alone.

I used the stamp set called Royal Flush for all my lettering on the table and other items.

I took this picture at night, sorry for the poor image, but I wanted to show that I also included misc things on the table.  Such as words starting with the letters A, B & C.  I also wrote down some of my kid’s currents favorite foods.  My 7 yo INSISTED on having Ding Dong’s on his list! (YIKES)

All in all, I loved working with Canvas Corp and my Stamp Box.  My favorite about this project is the “Menu.”

I made the “Menu” with Canvas Corp‘s Chalkstock so my kids can erase over and over again when they are playing.

This was such a labor of love and I really had fun doing this for you all to see.

Now it’s time to HOP along and find out what the next talented designer has created.

Your next designer is Jaine Drake (http://www.craftydrake.blogspot.com/.

Don’t forget to leave a comment below for a chance to WIN one of our TWO product giveaways!

I hope you are enjoying the Thanksgiving Holiday.

Enjoy your family and friends and take time to smell the roses and reflect on all the things you are thankful for today.

Thank you so very much for taking the time to visit today.

Handmade Holidays Blog Hop 2011 {Day Three}

Welcome to the Handmade Holidays Blog Hop!!!

If you are here, you are almost done!  I sure hope you have gotten some great ideas the past 2 days!

We are on day 3  Here is the complete list for today’s blog hop.

Nov 6
Clearsnap – http://clearsnap.blogspot.com
Spellbinders  http://www.spellbinderspaperarts.com/Community/Blog.aspx
Hampton Art - http://blog.hamptonart.com/
Zutter – http://binditall.blogspot.com/
Graphic45 – http://g45papers.typepad.com/
Donna Salazar Designs – http://donnasalazar.typepad.com/
The Twinery - http://www.thetwineryblog.com/
Authentique Paper - http://authentiquepaper.blogspot.com/
Glue Arts - http://gluearts.blogspot.com/

Sabrina Alery – Clearsnap http://sabrinaalery.blogspot.com/
Laura Denison – Graphic 45 http://www.followingthepapertrail.blogspot.com/
Karen Taylor – Donna Salazar Designs - http://creativeyearnings.blogspot.com/

Beverly Sizemore – Hampton Art  http://bevscreativepath.blogspot.com/
Kazan Clark  – Spellbinders http://nunutoolies.blogspot.com/
Janeen Shember – Authentique Paper  http://suburbngypsy.blogspot.com/
Charlotte Jenkins – Clearsnap http://suepup.blogspot.com/
Grace Hester – The Twinery http://gracehester.typepad.com/
Nicole Eccles – Graphic45 –  http://nicoleeccles.blogspot.com/
Audrey Pettit – Donna Salazar Designs - http://audreypettit.wordpress.com/
Nan Paturzo – Zutter  - http://scrappynan.blogspot.com/
********  YOU ARE HERE*****   Jeannie DeGruccio – Authentique Paper  http://polkacabana.wordpress.com/
Tamara Tripodi – Glue Arts –  http://happylifecraftywife.com/

Julie Ranae Murray- The Twinery –  http://juliesopenwindow.blogspot.com/

If you are hopping along with us today: You should have come here from Nan Paturzo – Zutter http://scrappynan.blogspot.com/.

If you did, you are in the right place!

Welcome!
If you aren’t already a follower, we’d love to have you follow the blog!

We’ve gathered designers from some of our favorite manufacturers to show you ways to create something from the heart this holiday season.

Now because I am one of the designers for Authentique Paper, I want to be sure you know about the giveaway on the Authentique Paper blog.

How does one of the 6×6 Bundles from EACH of our current 7 collections sound?
We’ll even throw in a few other Authentique Paper goodies as well!
{Note: Due to low stock because of the popularity of some of our collections,

we may need to substitute one or more of the 6×6 bundles shown above with a 6×6 Nest from the Free Bird Series at the time of shipment.}

Final details:

Leave a comment on each blog along the hop to be entered to win a prize pack from one of the participating manufacturer sponsors (including this great prize pack shown above)! The winners will be chosen randomly from all comments on the manufacturer blogs AND the designer blogs.
{Authentique Paper winner must have a US/Canada address.}Blog comments close on Nov 7, 2011 at 11:59 PM {PST}.

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Let’s move on to the Handmade Holiday Project I have made today.

I am using paper from 2 of the Freebird 6×6 Bundles called, Blush & Delight and Poised & Warmth.

I cut 6 pieces of paper 2 each at the following lengths: 4″ x 4″, 3″ x 3″ and 2″ x 2″. For each square size be sure to use 2 different patterns for each square.

I then needed to cut each square in 1/2″ strips.  I used my Cheery Lynn Designs called Wittle Wicker to save time and get perfect cuts.

I used some removable tape to keep the paper from moving while I cut the strips.

Here you can see all my strips cut and ready to go.

Nest I need to pierce a hole through all the strips on both ends about 1/4″ from the ends.

Here are the pins I am going to use for my projects.

This one pin has a little cap on it, but I need to take it off to start.

I have alternated my paper patterns on the pin, starting with the smallest length first.

This was kind of hard to take a picture of but after you have gotten all the strips for your smallest length on the pin, you need to attach the other end of the strips on the pin.  You need to start with the strip that you first put on and them keep putting the strips on in the order you placed them on the pin to begin with.

Here is what your ball will look like after you get the 1st set of strips on.

You will want to attach a rubber stopper to keep these strips in place.

Repeat the process 2 more times with the other lengths of paper.

Once all the layers are on that you want, you may embellish are desired.

Here are some pictures of my finished ornaments.  Bear with me, the day I got these done and took pictures, my camera died.  In my frenzy to hurry and try to find my battery charger, I left these outside and it started to rain!  Not so great for paper ornaments!!

The ornaments looked great on day 1.  But after their shower, their photo shoot on day 2 left my ornaments looking a little tired, oops!!

I took a bunch of pictures so hopefully you can see that they really are beautiful.

This is such a great idea for you to make with your kids.  Older ones since they are made with pins.

Authentique Paper has a color palette for anyone so chances are you will be able to please anyone on your Christmas list with these ornaments.

I personally love the layered ones since they are so colorful and pleasing.

Here they are, one final look!

I hope you are picking up some great ideas along the hop.

You have a couple more stops…be sure to head on over to

Tamara Tripodi – Glue Arts http://happylifecraftywife.com/

Thank you for stopping by and HAPPY HOPPING, you are almost to the end! Give yourself a pat on the back!

Authentique Paper & Unity Stamp Blog Hop

Welcome to the Authentique Paper & Unity Stamp Co. Blog Hop.

If you are hopping along with us today: You should have come here from Eva Dobilas‘ -  blog.

If you did, you are in the right place!  Welcome!
If you aren’t already a follower, I’d love to have you follow my blog!

If you are one of my regular visitors, thanks for coming back!  I love having you!  Please join along in the hop – you can start at Authentique Paper‘s blog.

Here’s the full hop order for today:

Authentique Paper – http://authentiquepaper.blogspot.com/

Tifany DeGough - http://inkblotsbytrd.blogspot.com/

Maria Gurnsey - http://scrapsbym.blogspot.com/

Misty Buck - http://mistylynnwhat.blogspot.com/

Lisa Arana - http://dahlhouse-designs.com/

Cristine Redmond - http://onescrappynovice.blogspot.com/

Christi Snow - http://www.alteredambitions.blogspot.com/

Brenda Smith - http://theimperfectscrapper.blogspot.com/

Eva Dobilas - http://evafromca.blogspot.com/

***** YOU ARE HERE**** Jeannie DeGruccio - http://polkacabana.wordpress.com/

Lisa Henke - http://mylittlecreativeescape.blogspot.com/

Natalie Dever – http://dougnat.blogspot.com/

Unity Stamp Company – http://theunitystampco.blogspot.com/

Details:

As you hop from blog to blog make sure and comment on every post because there are some fun prizes that Authentique Paper and Unity Stamp Co. are offering.

Prize:  

{*4 total winners*}

From Authentique Paper –

2 prize packs (one each for 2 winners) including a sampling of papers from each of the first 6 Authentique Paper collections and a sampling of the Free Bird Series

 

From Unity Stamp Company –

2 prize packs (one each for 2 winners) including the complete set of Unity/Authentique co-brand stamps   

To Win:

Participants should leave a comment on each blog along the hop.

(Winner will be chosen randomly from all comments on the manufacturer blogs.)

 

{Winner must have a US/Canada address}   

Blog Comments Close:

Monday, October 10^th @ 11:59pm (Pacific)

 

Winners Announced:

Wednesday, October 12^th (on Authentique Paper blog and Unity Stamp Co. blog)

My Project: 

I used Authentique Paper’s Unity Stamp set called:

You + Me = Bliss

Here is my card.

I used some of the newly released Free Bird Series  papers called: BLUSH

Maker sure that you check out my tutorial on the secret of Authentique Paper here:

http://polkacabana.wordpress.com/2011/09/25/authentique-paper-secret-qualities/

Authentique Paper products are double-sided.  I love to utilize both sides and my tutorial will show you how I do it.

For this card, I used 1-ply of the Blush paper and stamped the floral background. I used my sewing machine to attach the paper to the card front.

My next step was that I attached my ribbon and made my slide mount focal point.

I love incorporating Authentique Paper’s logo in to my projects.  It is such a beautiful logo.  I think it always looks lovely when I make it part of my card.

When I got the slide mount just how I wanted it, I attached it to the card front.

This stamp set is just gorgeous.  I had a wonderful time using this set and highly recommend it.

Thanks for stopping by today.

Your next stop will be:

Lisa Henke - http://mylittlecreativeescape.blogspot.com/

I love comments and would love to have more followers so be sure to become a follower and more important, have fun hoping and I hope you learn some new techniques and get some great crafting ideas!

This has been Jeannie here at The Polka Cabana with today’s post.

2nd Annual Paper Issues Blog Hop

I am so excited to be part of Paper Issues 2nd blog hop.  You will be treated to the best designers along the way.  We have all made some very fun things for you.

I have made a little card to follow our new theme,which starts today, called TREE HUGGER.

This hop which starts at 9am eastern, will run through Sunday the 18th 11:00pm eastern.

Also, the Paper Issues ETSY store is offering you a coupon code to use during the hop which will give you 25% off your order.

The coupon code for the Hop is HOP25.

ETSY STORE LINK:

http://www.etsy.com/shop/paperissues?ref=pr_shop_more

A lot of us have RAK’s to give away.  There are 3 different groups.

Scrapbook/Art Journal hop starts at this link:

http://scrapcandydesigns.blogspot.com/2011/09/do-you-have-issues-then-hop-along-with.html

Altered Project Hop starts at this link:

http://lorihairston.blogspot.com/2011/09/its-paper-issues-blog-hop.html

and the Card Hop starts HERE!! (ME)

http://polkacabana.wordpress.com/

Without further ado, here is my card for you all!

I used this adorable Digital Stamp from Tiddly Inks called:

Tree Hugger

I used a mixture of papers, some from Pink Paislee, Authentique Paper, Doodlebug Inc. and Stampin’ Up!  cardstock.

This card was so fun to make.  All the bright colors just make me giddy!

I love how the tree goes over the top of the page.  I put little extra touches here and there, see if you can spot any!  Can you see my button flower, my bead flower and the bling?

Well since you are here on the first stop for the CARD HOP, it is only fair for you to be tempted by the RAK/BLOG CANDY I am offering.

We will announce all the winner’s on Monday the 19th, some time.

My RAK is all Authentique Paper goodies.  All the papers measure 6 x 6.

I have included a sampling of each and every line they currently offer!

Isn’t this a great way yo start your weekend?

To be eligible for MY RAK,

you must be a follower of my blog,

you must leave a comment

and you get an extra entry if you FRIEND me on Facebook!

That is up to 3 chances you have to win this RAK.

I will make sure the 2 required requirements have been met when drawing a winner.

Now, if you would be so kind to head on over to:

Bethany Crowell - http://ribbonglitterandglue.blogspot.com/

She is the next contestant on THE PAPER ISSUES HOP!! (Done in my best Bob Barker voice!)

If you get lost, here is the order of the card hop:

1. Jeannie DeGruccio - http://polkacabana.wordpress.com/  (YOU ARE HERE!!!)

2. Bethany Crowell - http://ribbonglitterandglue.blogspot.com/2011/09/welcome-paper-issues-blog-hoppers.html

3. Corri Garza - http://buglvr.blogspot.com/2011/09/paper-issues-creative-team-card-blog.html

4. Cathy Dippolito -http://scrappycath.blogspot.com/2011/09/tree-hugger-card-and-pi-blog-hop.html

5. Gretchen McElveen - http://gretchenmac.blogspot.com/2011/09/paper-issues-blog-hop.html

6. Diana Fisher - http://designbydiana.blogspot.com/2011/09/i-have-paper-issues-hop.html

7. Kristy Dalman –  http://www.theoddgirl.com/2011/09/paper-issues-hop-along/

8. Kelly Ratcliff-http://kjsstamppad.blogspot.com/2011/09/paper-issues-blog-hop.html

9. Ruby McGuire - http://ruby2shoesdesign.blogspot.com/2011/09/hugged-any-trees-lately-join-in-on.html

10. Jess Mutty - http://scrapgoo.blogspot.com/2011/09/are-you-here-for-hop.html

Australian Cheer from Cheery Lynn Designs

Yesterday was the Cheery Lynn Design new release post.  Did you go over and see all the projects done with the new dies?

Here is the link to see them:

http://cheerylynndesigns.blogspot.com/2011/09/september-new-release-dies.html

 Well I am going to continue the party with some more new releases.

Today’s card is a cheerful card for a special Australian I have in mind.

I can’t remember what this card shape is called, some sort of fancy fold.

It is a card and envelope all in one. (Not a mailing envelope though!)

This is a side view of it all folded up.

Here, I have laid it down and I am starting to open up the card.

This is the first part of the card you see when you open up the front of the card.

This here is a view of the inside.

Are you keeping up?  The card says, En”joey” your day!

Here I am starting to fold it up again.

I fold the left side in first.

Then I fold in the right side, which is also the card front.

Last step is to tuck the top in to a pocket behind the main picture, and it stays together all by itself.

Isn’t that a great design?

I love it!

I hope you like this card and design.  I had a ton of fun making it.

The new dies I used today are:

Aussie Kangaroo Doily

Tiffany Border

Anastasia Border

Crafter’s Tools

Other dies used:

Kangaroo

Optimistic 1/2″ Font

This has been Jeannie from The Polka Cabana with today’s post.  Hope you have a great Friday!

Now if you’d be so kind as to hop on to my post for the 2nd annual Paper Issues Blog Hop,

http://polkacabana.wordpress.com/2011/09/16/2nd-annual-paper-issues-blog-hop/

Sweet Stamps New Release Blog Hop – THINK FLOWERS!!

Today Sweet Stamps is hosting a blog hop to showcase new stamps from our very own Jacqueline Hill; some fabulous floral images.  

If there is one thing I just can’t seem to get enough of, it is flowers!  Flowers on paper, flower die cut and flower STAMPS.  

Imagine the pure bliss when I opened my package of the new release stamps.

FLOWERS!!

Our wonderful new release of stamps, by Jacqueline Hill, are just delightful.

I had so much fun making today’s card.

I used the following stamps and supplies:

DAISY DUO 3026

SUMMER DAISY 3029

PRARIE ROSE 3031

OOPSIE DAISY PHRASE 3021

FIREWHEEL FLOWER DUO 3022 

Here is my card for you to be tempted with!  I know if you acquire some of the stamps from this releaase, you will love them.

Remember I am the paper piecer?  Goodness these stamps were so much fun to piece with!

I have them all coming out of a basket which is a die that Cheery Lynn Designs makes.

I added some dimension with foam tape and buttons.  I also made an eye appealing inside:)

How do you like those stamps?  Great aren’t they?

Now, here is your chance to win some of these!

Visit each team member’s blog and collect a letter.

  Once you get all the letters, un-scramble them to reveal a word. 

Then return to the Challenge blog and leave a comment with the answer.  

My letter for you is the letter:

We will be awarding a first place prize of your choice of 6 stamps from the new release and a second place prize of your choice of 4 stamps from the new release.

  We will also be awarding random prizes of rubber stamps chosen from the readers who comment on each member’s blog so be sure to leave some love.  

Blog Hop winners will be announced on Monday, June 27th before our next challenge. 

Start your hop with Jacqueline’s blog and continue through the team. 

Jacqueline Hill
Bonnie Brown

Jacki Randolph
Dawn Bennett

Tamara Morton
Dawn Lotharius
Jeannie DeGruccio
Joni Mastronardi
Kendra Sand
Sandy Hulsart

And don’t forget to return to the Challenge blog and leave your answer as a comment. Good luck and happy hopping!

Challanges entered:

Challenge #63 Sponsored by AI Factory

Creative Stamp Friends - 2W - 2nd week – Birthdays

Hooked on Crafts - 2W, SIO - 2nd week – Anything goes

Make it Monday #42 - Anything goes