Hi Everyone!
Sorry for the delay in listing the winners... I feel like I am at least a month behind on doing EVERYTHING :( Winners were chosen using Random.org
Thank you for all the wonderful comments and memories that everyone left on all the hops :)
The winners are......
9-11 Remembrance Blog Hop
Red, White, and Blue Stickles
Lori Apgar
50 States Blog Hop- Washington
(Green and Yellow Stickles)
Doris P.
50 States Blog Hop- Nevada
(Blue and Silver Stickles)
Littlen
I will be contacting the winners soon!
Thanks for stopping by!
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Friday, September 16, 2011
50 States Blog Hop! -Washington
Welcome to the 50 States Blog Hop! Most of us would love to travel but are having staycations this year. What better way to travel but through a blog hop. This hop was inspired by our host Shawnee's journey across the United States as she traveled with her family to their new home. The United States is truly beautiful with many wonderful places to visit and see.
If you've hopped along from Montana with Barbara , then you are in the right place!! If you are just joining me from your dashboard or happened along from somewhere else, please be sure to CLICK HERE to start with the first state in the union, Delaware, because you won't want to miss out on any of the fun (or any of the blog candy!!)...
There is an AMAZING Grand Prize Package for one LUCKY hopper (winner chosen by Rafflecopter)!! To be entered to win, please do the following:
Cricut Cartridge - Destinations, beautiful handmade flowers from Shannon at Creative Chaos Flowers, and a $20 Gift Certificate to Scraptastical Kreations.
Now on to my state and my project....
Washington became the 42nd State on November 11, 1889
"The Evergreen State"
State Flower- Coast Rhododendron
State Tree- Western Hemlock
State Bird- Willow Goldfinch
I have lived in Washington since I was a kid. My dad was in the Air Force and moved around a lot when we were little but he and my mom were from Washington so that is where we returned. I wanted to make a plain layout to show the photos better. Of course people always think Washington is always raining... which it's not. :) So I had to add the rain as well.
One thing about Washington is we have all four seasons. Most places they get one or two seasons all year long! Like Texas where my sisters live, it is mostly always HOT! We also have the advantage here of having an Ocean and Mountains near by, as well as a Rain Forrest and the Desert. So we get a little bit of everything which is great! In My Pictures are the Space Needle in Seattle, the Pacific Ocean and Mt. Rainier.
Please leave a comment below to enter to win 2 bottles of Stickles (Green & Yellow) which are represented on our state Flag. You will have until next Friday, September 23rd to enter!
Now you can hop to the NEXT STATE IN THE UNION!! Idaho with Michelle Remember to leave a comment on each state to be eligible for the GRAND PRIZE!!
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If you've hopped along from Montana with Barbara , then you are in the right place!! If you are just joining me from your dashboard or happened along from somewhere else, please be sure to CLICK HERE to start with the first state in the union, Delaware, because you won't want to miss out on any of the fun (or any of the blog candy!!)...
There is an AMAZING Grand Prize Package for one LUCKY hopper (winner chosen by Rafflecopter)!! To be entered to win, please do the following:
- Visit each state and leave a comment on each project (simply follow the links provided below)
- Like Blessed on the Bright Side and Handmade By Lisa FB Pages.
Cricut Cartridge - Destinations, beautiful handmade flowers from Shannon at Creative Chaos Flowers, and a $20 Gift Certificate to Scraptastical Kreations.
Now on to my state and my project....
Washington became the 42nd State on November 11, 1889
"The Evergreen State"
State Flower- Coast Rhododendron
State Tree- Western Hemlock
State Bird- Willow Goldfinch
I have lived in Washington since I was a kid. My dad was in the Air Force and moved around a lot when we were little but he and my mom were from Washington so that is where we returned. I wanted to make a plain layout to show the photos better. Of course people always think Washington is always raining... which it's not. :) So I had to add the rain as well.
One thing about Washington is we have all four seasons. Most places they get one or two seasons all year long! Like Texas where my sisters live, it is mostly always HOT! We also have the advantage here of having an Ocean and Mountains near by, as well as a Rain Forrest and the Desert. So we get a little bit of everything which is great! In My Pictures are the Space Needle in Seattle, the Pacific Ocean and Mt. Rainier.
Please leave a comment below to enter to win 2 bottles of Stickles (Green & Yellow) which are represented on our state Flag. You will have until next Friday, September 23rd to enter!
Now you can hop to the NEXT STATE IN THE UNION!! Idaho with Michelle Remember to leave a comment on each state to be eligible for the GRAND PRIZE!!
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50 States Blog Hop! - Nevada
Welcome to the 50 States Blog Hop! Most of us would love to travel but are having staycations this year. What better way to travel but through a blog hop. This hop was inspired by our host Shawnee's journey across the United States as she traveled with her family to their new home. The United States is truly beautiful with many wonderful places to visit and see.
If you've hopped along from West Virginia with Michelle, then you are in the right place!! If you are just joining me from your dashboard or happened along from somewhere else, please be sure to CLICK HERE to start with the first state in the union, Delaware, because you won't want to miss out on any of the fun (or any of the blog candy!!)...
There is an AMAZING Grand Prize Package for one LUCKY hopper (winner chosen by Rafflecopter)!! To be entered to win, please do the following:
Cricut Cartridge - Destinations, beautiful handmade flowers from Shannon at Creative Chaos Flowers, and a $20 Gift Certificate to Scraptastical Kreations.
Now on to my state and my project....
Nevada became the 36th State on October 31, 1964
"The Silver State"
The State Colors are Silver and Blue
The State Tree is the Single-Leaf Pinon
The State Flower is Sagebrush
The State Bird is Mountain Blue Bird
I chose to do Nevada because it was the first trip my husband and I took together other than our honeymoon which was local anyways. My mother-in-law who always goes to Reno was going to take my husband to Reno for his 21st Birthday as she had done with his sister. Since I was turning 21 four days after him I got to go too! So here are some pictures I took from our Hotel. It will be a trip I will remember forever. We had a lot of fun!
Please leave a comment below to enter to win some Stickles. One winner will receive two bottles of Stickles that represent the state colors which are Silver and Blue. You will have until next Friday September 23rd to enter to win!
Now you can hop to the NEXT STATE IN THE UNION, Nebraska with Lori Remember to leave a comment on each state to be eligible for the GRAND PRIZE!!
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If you've hopped along from West Virginia with Michelle, then you are in the right place!! If you are just joining me from your dashboard or happened along from somewhere else, please be sure to CLICK HERE to start with the first state in the union, Delaware, because you won't want to miss out on any of the fun (or any of the blog candy!!)...
There is an AMAZING Grand Prize Package for one LUCKY hopper (winner chosen by Rafflecopter)!! To be entered to win, please do the following:
- Visit each state and leave a comment on each project (simply follow the links provided below)
- Like Blessed on the Bright Side and Handmade By Lisa FB Pages.
Cricut Cartridge - Destinations, beautiful handmade flowers from Shannon at Creative Chaos Flowers, and a $20 Gift Certificate to Scraptastical Kreations.
Now on to my state and my project....
Nevada became the 36th State on October 31, 1964
"The Silver State"
The State Colors are Silver and Blue
The State Tree is the Single-Leaf Pinon
The State Flower is Sagebrush
The State Bird is Mountain Blue Bird
I chose to do Nevada because it was the first trip my husband and I took together other than our honeymoon which was local anyways. My mother-in-law who always goes to Reno was going to take my husband to Reno for his 21st Birthday as she had done with his sister. Since I was turning 21 four days after him I got to go too! So here are some pictures I took from our Hotel. It will be a trip I will remember forever. We had a lot of fun!
Please leave a comment below to enter to win some Stickles. One winner will receive two bottles of Stickles that represent the state colors which are Silver and Blue. You will have until next Friday September 23rd to enter to win!
Now you can hop to the NEXT STATE IN THE UNION, Nebraska with Lori Remember to leave a comment on each state to be eligible for the GRAND PRIZE!!
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Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Kich N Bleus Get Well Collection
Hi Everyone!
It's time for a new collection from Kich N Bleus! Stop by to see what the Design Team has created! They are fabulous! You can purchase the "Get Well Collection" in the Kich N Bleus Designs Store.
When I saw the collection this was my absolute favorite image! It is SO ADORABLE!
It reminded me of when I had just started dating my boyfriend(now husband) when we were in High School and he got sick with a cold. My mom that it would be a good idea to bring him some Chicken Noodle Soup. So I brought him over a can that he could use to eat when he felt up to it. So for my project I wanted to decorate a can of Chicken Noodle Soup. I also added some bandaids to the sides with my new stamp from Stampin' Up. It is used to make wraps to go on mini candy bars. So if figured it would fit perfect on address labels. So I inked it stamped them on my labels which worked perfect, then I just stuck them on the can since they already are a sticker :)
It's time for a new collection from Kich N Bleus! Stop by to see what the Design Team has created! They are fabulous! You can purchase the "Get Well Collection" in the Kich N Bleus Designs Store.
When I saw the collection this was my absolute favorite image! It is SO ADORABLE!
It reminded me of when I had just started dating my boyfriend(now husband) when we were in High School and he got sick with a cold. My mom that it would be a good idea to bring him some Chicken Noodle Soup. So I brought him over a can that he could use to eat when he felt up to it. So for my project I wanted to decorate a can of Chicken Noodle Soup. I also added some bandaids to the sides with my new stamp from Stampin' Up. It is used to make wraps to go on mini candy bars. So if figured it would fit perfect on address labels. So I inked it stamped them on my labels which worked perfect, then I just stuck them on the can since they already are a sticker :)
Supplies:
Can of soup
white and green cardstock
Get Well Digi Image
Stampin' Up Markers
Black Soot Distress Ink and blending tool
blank address labels
ATG gun
It's A Wrap Occasions-Stampin' Up
Thanks for stopping by!
Sunday, September 11, 2011
9-11 Tenth Anniversary Remembrance Blog Hop
Hi Everyone!
Welcome to the 9-11 Tenth Anniversary Remembrance Blog Hop. I would like to thank Tami the lovely hostess for this hop for allowing me to participate.
If you came from Nicole's Blog then you are in the right place. If you would like to start at the beginning of the hop you can go to Tami's Blog.
Today marks the 10th Anniversary of 9-11-01. I am sure almost all of us remember what we were doing at the exact moment we found out our great Country was under attack. Remembering the day brings great sadness to everyone whether or not they knew anyone who was killed personally or not. I think it left a hole in every ones heart who witnessed the horrific attacks that happened to our nation that day. For once our country bonded as one in the weeks following the attacks. We were all very proud to be Americans. On that day and the weeks following we would all feel each others hurt and try to do all we could for others.
I remember that early Tuesday morning I got a phone call from my mom who had just been called by my sister to let her know what her husband had just saw on the news. My husband and I watched in awe as the news was showing all that was happening on the other side of the country. I of course wondered why they were making us go in to work that day if the world was in such chaos. I remember wondering when and where they would strike again. I knew it could be any day or time and anywhere is our country. I was afraid for weeks not knowing what was going to happen to us. I live about 15 minutes from an Air Force Base and anytime I would hear a plane go by or fly low I was afraid we were next. Luckily as time passed so did the fear. I remember listening to all of the new country songs that came out right after 9-11, and how they held a special place in every ones hearts because they were about what everyone was experiencing. As I thought today of what I wanted to say I listened to those songs just as I had 10 years ago. The one I can relate to the most would be Alan Jackson's "Where were you when the world stopped turning" , just like in the song, I remember donating blood at my work for the Red Cross Blood drive they were holding shortly after 9-11 to help out all the people that were suddenly needing blood. I also remember holding my daughter all the time. If she was asleep in her crib, I would still reach in to hold her so I could cherish what I had. She turned 3 months old the day after the attack. Today while I was watching and listening to the videos I showed her some of the images that happened on that September day. I want to Thank all of the Emergency Workers who day in and day out to do their job to help and protect others and sadly most of the time it is a thankless job. I would also like to Thank our Military for all they do to keep us and this country safe. My brother is in the Air Force and was deployed shortly after the attacks to serve in the Middle East. I am thankful he was able to come home safe from his deployment during those awful times.
The thing I remember most about the days and weeks after the attacks was that everyone was out of American Flags because everyone was buying anything with an American Flag on it so they could show their pride for this country. I still have a flag decal that I received during that time still posted on our screen door. It has weathered with time as so have we. I am Proud to be an American.
For my project I wanted to make it simple. I was going to use this as a scrapbook page, but I think I will display it in my front window. I got this paper a couple of days ago because I loved the way it looked and decided that it would be perfect to use for my project (Just not fun to try and photograph). I hope everyone will take time to reflect today on what we have been given and to remember all who we lost on that tragic day 10 years ago.
Supplies:
Prismatic and Metallic Paper-Target
Cricut
Gypsy
Plantin Schoolbook Cartridge
Car Decals Cartridge
Independence Day Cartridge
Xyron
Please leave any comment below, I will choose one person using Random.org to win some Patriotic Stickles, so you too can show your American Pride. You will have until Wednesday September 14th to enter.
Please join the country in a moment of silence on Sunday morning, at 8:46 (Eastern Time). This should be a time to reflect on what we all lost, as well as on the courage and common purpose that lived and still resides, deep within the American people.
10 of us blogging friends would like you to join in this day of remembrance, by stopping by each blog to see a project made for the tenth anniversary of 9-11.
Thanks for stopping by!
YOUR NEXT STOP IS Susan's Blog
Saturday, September 10, 2011
Blog Hop Winner -Labor of Love Halloween Blog Hop
Hi Everyone!
Thanks for stopping by my blog during the Labor of Love Halloween Blog Hop! My kids and I enjoyed reading everyone's comments!
I can't wait for these special kids at Pediatric Specialty Care to get all the banners from everyone in the hop to display in their halls!
The winner of the Gingerbread Cartridge is.......................
(chosen using Random.org)
#6 Kathy's Kreative Spot!!!!!!
(I have her info and will be contacting her shortly!)
Thanks for Stopping By!
Thanks for stopping by my blog during the Labor of Love Halloween Blog Hop! My kids and I enjoyed reading everyone's comments!
I can't wait for these special kids at Pediatric Specialty Care to get all the banners from everyone in the hop to display in their halls!
The winner of the Gingerbread Cartridge is.......................
(chosen using Random.org)
#6 Kathy's Kreative Spot!!!!!!
(I have her info and will be contacting her shortly!)
Thanks for Stopping By!
Kich N Bleus Love & Sexy Theme Challenge
Hi Everyone!
There is a new monthly challenge over at Kich N Bleus Designs! It is a Love & Sexy Theme Challenge! You can also see all the projects from the awesome ladies on the Design Team! There is a free digi available to try! So stop on by!
Here is the card I made for the challenge! It came out SO CUTE!
Supplies:
Black and White Cardstock
Glamours Stamp- Studio 18 (I found it at Michael's in the dollar bin)
Stampin' Up Markers-Stampin' Up
Stampin' Dimensionals -Stampin' Up
Glossy Accents
Vintage Wallpaper Background Stamp- Market Street Stamps
Black Soot Distress Stamp Pad and Blending Tool
Here are the details from Kich N Bleus Designs Page:
We have a new challenge for you with an easy theme: Love & Sexy Challenge!! You can use any love & sexy theme digi! All you have to do is to create a LO, a card, a craft, anything that contains a DIGI and has to do with being Sexy and/or Being in Love! There are endless possibilities! Join in on the fun!
There is a new monthly challenge over at Kich N Bleus Designs! It is a Love & Sexy Theme Challenge! You can also see all the projects from the awesome ladies on the Design Team! There is a free digi available to try! So stop on by!
Here is the card I made for the challenge! It came out SO CUTE!
Supplies:
Black and White Cardstock
Glamours Stamp- Studio 18 (I found it at Michael's in the dollar bin)
Stampin' Up Markers-Stampin' Up
Stampin' Dimensionals -Stampin' Up
Glossy Accents
Vintage Wallpaper Background Stamp- Market Street Stamps
Black Soot Distress Stamp Pad and Blending Tool
Here are the details from Kich N Bleus Designs Page:
We have a new challenge for you with an easy theme: Love & Sexy Challenge!! You can use any love & sexy theme digi! All you have to do is to create a LO, a card, a craft, anything that contains a DIGI and has to do with being Sexy and/or Being in Love! There are endless possibilities! Join in on the fun!
For this challenge, we have a new collection for you! It is the brand new KNB Mini Pin Up Collection Which you can purchase right HERE
Thanks for stopping by!
Friday, September 2, 2011
Labor of Love Halloween Blog Hop
Hi Everyone!
Welcome to the Labor of Love Halloween Blog hop!
I want to thank our lovely Hostesses Ellen and Madison for putting together this awesome hop! There are SO MANY talented designers taking part in this hop! About 4 dozen banners have been made for the children with special needs that are at Pediatric Specialty Care. It is located in Bucks County, PA.
If you came from Robyn's Blog then you are in the right place. If you would like to start at the beginning you can go to Ellen's Blog.
Please leave a comment below to enter to win my Blog Candy. I will be choosing 1 lucky winner using Random.Org to win a Gingerbread Cricut Cartridge! You will have until Sept. 7th to enter.
On to my project...
I wanted to use my Paper Doll cartridges to make this banner. I thought it would be cute to have the little paper dolls dressed up in their Halloween costumes on the banner. I decided to let my kids decide which characters I should do and then made both a boy and girl character for each one they chose. My daughter likes Twilight so she wanted the Vampire one and she is a Magician so she wanted to do that one as well. My son's favorite color is green so he picked out Frankenstein and he thought the Skeleton was cool... so that is how I choose which one's to do. I wanted to use my Punch Around The Page Spider web to decorate the edges and tied all the pieces together with ribbon.
Here are the pictures of the completed banner and up close of each set.
Supplies:
White, Orange, Black Cardstock
Cricut Imagine
Paper Doll Dress Up Cartridge
Gypsy
Spider web Punch Around the Page- Martha Stewart
Peachy Keen Stamps
Hole Punch
Ribbon
Black Sharpie
ATG gun
Zig Two Way pen
Here's how you can be a part of this experience too. After you have visited all the amazing blog stops, create your own Halloween card and link it to my blog, click HERE. Mail the card to Madison (follow link for all info.) and she will forward your card to Pediatric Specialty Care:) We are hoping to get a card to give to each child!
There is a chance to be eligible for prizes that were donated by our wonderful sponsors!
To be eligible for a prize from one of the sponsors of this hop:
**Leave a comment on Day 1 or Day 2. (Fri./Sat.)**Leave a comment on Day 3 or Day 4. (Sun./Mon.)
**Thank a sponsor/s for sponsoring our hop by clicking on the icons listed above and leaving a message on our sponsor/s blog saying "What a good GHOUL you are for sponsoring the Labor of Love Halloween Hop happening today."
**Link a Halloween card to Funky Cards with the link provided HERE and donate it to the children at Pediatric Specialty Care.
THANKS FOR STOPPING BY!
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