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:

• 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.

So what's the Grand Prize???
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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