New Year, New Team Blog Hop

I am so excited that for the new year but one of the things I am most excited for is the new term of the Crop Chocolate Design Team.  To announce the new team we are doing a blog hop.  For our DT application we had to make two projects, one that was something out of the box and another that was more our style.  I always struggle with altered things so I tried this candle holder for my out of the box technique

And this Quad Easel Card was my "Me" project

Here is my headshot



And now for 5 fun things about me:

1.  I have the greatest family in the world and they really pick me up when I need it

2.  I love to use bling on my projects

3.  I love to get jewelry as gifts

4.  I only wear jewelry on special occasions

5.  I have always been a crafter and now my 6 yr old daughter considers herself a scrapbooker

Please go to the next stop on the hop to Karen's blog

Blog Hop Order

Amber - http://ambaju.blogspot.com/

Jenni - http://wishiwasscrappin.blogspot.com/
Kathy - http://upinthenightwithkat.blogspot.com
 Jasmine - http://wildflowerford.blogspot.com/
Mary - http://mkbugs.blogspot.com
Nina - http://ninastimeout.blogspot.ca/
Polly - http://pazasproductions.blogspot.com/
DeeDee - www.umwowstudio.com
Miwa - http://miwannascrap.blogspot.com/
Chris - http://thriftysisters-chris.blogspot.com/
Corrie - http://corriescrafts.blogspot.com/ (you are here)
Karen - http://karey2005.blogspot.com/
Julie - http://muddypawsinkyfingers.blogspot.com/
Becky - http://onceuponadelight.blogspot.com/
Laura - http://lauraannsbreakfastpizza.blogspot.com/
Michele - http://stuffbybelle.blogspot.com/

As an added bonus leave a comment on here and become a followerer and I will draw for some blog candy.  Please make sure you are a followerer as I will be checking.

 

Crop Chocolate Blog Hop

I just wanted to post a heads up that there will be a organizational blog hop this Friday.  Each of us will be sharing pictures and tips for organizing.  There will be candy along the way so don't forget to stop by.

2nd Annual "Unofficial" Crop Chocolate Blog Hop

Welcome to the 2nd annual "Unofficial" Crop Chocolate Blog Hop, if you just found this start here
 and work your way though.  For this blog hop our theme was Bountiful Borders, there are some nice prizes so please make sure you leave a comment on all the blogs in to be eligible to win.  In addition to the blog hop prize if you leave a comment on my blog and become a follower I will draw a winner for some blog candy of my own on March 22nd.  Please note that due to high shipping costs my blog candy is open to US and Canadian Residents.

Here is my project for the hop, I have been making so many thank you cards lately buts its because I need them.  The flower is called a Dhalia fold flower and I made it with scallop circles and MME Lush paper (this has to be one of my favorite lines, its very versatile).  Your next stop on the hop is Kathy good luck !

Blog Hop Details:

Just a reminder to be eligible to win on this Blog Hop, you need to comment on each blog along the hop (their post that is specific to this hop – we have some great bloggers that post regularly) and be able to receive packages (no post office boxes). It is open worldwide. My blog (you are here) numbers comments and we will use random.org to determine which comments will win the prizes. Comments will be open until 8am MDT on Tuesday, March 27, 2012. Winners will be announced here and at Crafty Love 4 My Twins on Wednesday, March 28, 2012.

We have two confirmed giveaways for this blog hop. One is a 12×12 Hello Spring Mini Theme Kit by Echo Park and another is a 12×12 Fourth Of July Mini Theme Kit by Echo Park (generously donated by Echo Park Paper Co.). We will post updates if we are able to secure additional items to giveaway.

Some of the bloggers along the hop have mentioned that they plan to offer blog candy. Be sure to look for those announcements and follow the steps they would like you to do to be eligible for those prizes.

Finally, I would like everyone to know that the bloggers who shared projects with you (either on their own blog or as a guest blogger on another blog) are eligible to win prizes as long as they comment on each of the blogs along the hop (except their own of course).

We hope you enjoy the 2nd Unofficial Crop Chocolate Blog Hop.

Blog Hop Order for Friday March 22nd

craftylove4mytwins (mommyX2)

Thrifty Sisters (christina)

Lisa (RNO Angel0712)

Pollyzas

Amber

Heather L

BethD488

Paula Irvine

Corrie (me)

Kathy (clayton528)

Blog Hop Coming Up

I just wanted to give you all a heads up that the 2nd "Unofficial Crop Chocolate Bloghop" starts on Friday March 23rd at 8am MDT

Here is the official announcement:

Mark your calendars for the 2nd Unofficial Crop Chocolate Blog Hop start. The hop will start at mommyx2's blog (http://craftylove4mytwins.wordpress.com/) at 8am MDT on Friday, March 23. Everyone will have until 8am MDT on Tuesday, March 27, 2012 to comment. We have two confirmed giveaways. One is a 12×12 Hello Spring Mini Theme Kit by Echo Park and another is a 12×12 Fourth Of July Mini Theme Kit by Echo Park (generously donated by Echo Park Paper Co. {http://echoparkpaper.com/}). We will post updates if we are able to secure additional giveaways. To be eligible to win on the 2nd Unofficial Crop Chocolate Blog Hop, you need to comment on each blog along the hop and be able to receive packages (no post office boxes). It is open worldwide. The winners will be selected via random.org and announced at http://centralnyscrapper.wordpress.com/ on Wednesday, March 28.

Some of the bloggers along the hop have mentioned that they plan to offer blog candy. Be sure to look for those announcements and follow the steps they would like you to do to be eligible for those prizes.


Finally, I would like everyone to know that the bloggers who shared projects with you (either on their own blog or as a guest blogger on another blog) are eligible to win prizes as long as they comment on each of the blogs along the hop (except their own of course). 


Here is a sneakpeak at my project, don't forget to stop by.

CropChocolate Blog Hop

Good morning and welcome to the Crop Chocolate Chocolatier Blog Hop!! If you stumbled across this post please go to http://blog.cropchocolate.com/ and start the hop from there.  If you came here from Beth’s blog  http://engineeringmemories.blogspot.com/ then you are in the right place.   Cropchocolate.com is celebrating their new Design Team and rewarding you for checking out our work!  In order to qualify you must visit and leave comments and follow each blog.  Once you reach your last stop, leave a comment that you've visited each of the Chocolatier's blogs in order to qualify to win some AMAZING blog candy!! A Slice machine, 2 Design Cards, and other scrappy goodness!! EASY PEASY!!  The winner will be announced on Tuesday August 9th so you have till then to enter.

Here is my project for the Hop

I created this gift card holder from BG 6x6 Wisteria paper.  I got some of these 6x6 pads a while ago and after a few cards they sat around.  Now I am in love with the 6x6 pads again and can’t wait to get more in my next order.  This was such a fun project to make and it goes together easily which means I don’t mind giving it away knowing it might get tossed (GASP I know). 

Here are the instructions

1        Take a 6x6 piece of paper and cut it down to 4x6

2        Score the 4x6 piece of paper in the middle and fold

3        Cut the 2x6 piece in half to create 2 pieces that are 2x3

4        Take a 2x3 piece and score it ¼” in on 3 sides (2 short and 1 long side)

5        Fold the score lines to create your pocket (note I miter cut the bottom corners on a 45 degree angle so that corners are flat but that is optional)

6        Apply adhesive to the three folds and attach pocket to the bottom right side of the holder (leave the opening at the top, this is where your gift card goes)

7        Next from the remaining piece cut it to1x3 and fold in half.  This will become your closure.  Attach half to the back and then use velcro or magnets to attach to the front.

8        Decorate the front and inside as desired and you are finished.

Thanks for stopping by and here is the next blog on the hop

http://laughingsunshinecreations.blogspot.com/

Good luck to everyone and in case you find a broken link here is the order of the hop

1. http://blog.cropchocolate.com/

2.  http://engineeringmemories.blogspot.com/

3.  http://www.corriescrafts.blogspot.com

4.  http://laughingsunshinecreations.blogspot.com/

5.  http://craftycutsbypaula.blogspot.com/

6.  http://umwowstudio.com/

7.  http://scrappycanuck.wordpress.com/

8.  http://moon-scraps.blogspot.com/

9.  http://scrapaddictsattic.blogspot.com/

10. http://willrunforstamps.blogspot.com/ 

11. http://ambaju.blogspot.com/ (Double header here)

12. http://blog.cropchocolate.com/

Products used:
Spellbinders Floral Doiley Motifs
BG Wisteria Paper
Stickles
Pearls 

Design Team Announcement

I am so excited to finally announce that I have made the Crop Chocolate Design team!  There will be a blog hop starting next Saturday at 10pm (MST).  If you don't know what Crop Chocolate is check it out yourself but it's an online, deal-at-a-time site where you can store your purchases till you are ready to check out.  Click here to find out your self.  I have been shopping here for 2 years and its great (don't forget to get  "hot chocolate")  


https://www.cropchocolate.com/

The blog hop will start at http://blog.cropchocolate.com/ and follow it from there, the prize is a Slice Machine, 2 Design Cards, and other scrappy goodness (wish I could enter myself).  Here is a sneak peak of my blog hop project.  See you on Saturday !