Friday, July 3, 2009

'Oh Say Can You See' Blog Hop



Welcome everyone to my stop on the Scrapbook News and Review "Oh Say Can You See" Blog Hop! If you came here from Sonia Kertznus you are on the right track. If not you can start from the beginning at SNR. I have a fun easy project to share and a little bit of blog candy to sweeten the hop.


First up here is my red, white, and blue project. I had this plastic packaging from a set of brads bought at Micheal's. Since my sister is a big fan of sweets and patriotic fun I thought I could add a little paper and some candy to make a gift. I trimmed the paper to fit the little compartments with SEI paper and put a themed candy in each one. That awesome little sentiment is from Digiments and part of the Patriotic collection of digital sentiments. These sentiments are incrdibly affordable and there is a wide range of sayings for many occasions. I'm currently working with the July release and am so excited to share it with you on the 18th.


Now onto the bit of blog candy! This is my 150th post! I didn't realize I would get so into blogging but its so much fun to particpate in challenges and connect with other bloggers. So between the post count and the blog hop I thought it would be a perfect time to celebrate with some candy. These are handmade paper flowers that I will package with some other (non-handmade) scrap goodies. All you have to do to win is leave a comment. Anyone who is a follower and leaves a comment will recieve two entries. You have until Sunday (7/5) at midnight to enter for the candy. Check back later in the week to see if you have won. Have a fabulous fourth and continue the blog hop at Paper Crafts, Pass It On! Happy hopping!

63 comments:

runningonink said...

Great project! Have a wonderful and safe 4th!

Papertrails by a paper lover said...

Hey Jess! I think your sister will like the sweet surprise! Very cute idea! Like those flowers you made!

Tenia Nelson said...

Awesome project!!! Thanks for sharing and have a great 4th!!

Stacey Schafer said...

great project! loving those layered embellies:)

akagreenhouse said...

What great flowers! I hope you have a happy 4th!

akagreenhouse said...

Oh, I forgot, I've added you to my google reader.

Nikki said...

What beautiful flowers and thanks for the chance at your candy and congrats on all those posts too :)
Nikki C

terriavidreader (IN-USA) said...

These flowers are nice, thanks for offering them. And I agree, the numbers add up quickly when you're having fun blogging, hopping and cardmaking!

Lorie said...

What a "sweet" idea! TFS!!

Joyce said...

Your handmade flowers are really cute!!

Sonia Kertznus said...

Very nice project! ...HAPPY 4th...HUGS...SK :)

scrapteaze said...

Love the flowers.

LoisB said...

Love those patriotic flowers!

Denni said...

Love the flowers!Happy 4th!!

Ceal said...

these are great! TFS

The Wired Angel said...

Love your project.. thanks for participating in the blog hop. Best of luck with your new blog.. I love it.

Enjoy the 4th..and thanks for the chance at the blog candy.
peggymarsh5@yahoo.com

Carole RB said...

Cute flowers Jess!

Lynne in NI said...

Oh wow - what a great project and so original!

sondra said...

too cute you are a talented girl!

Tami B. said...

Such a fantastic way to upcycle the packaging. Adorable! Happy 4th.

Adrienne said...

What a neat recyling project. Thanks for sharing. Love those paper flowers. Happy 4th!

Aloha Jan said...

Love your homemade flowers! THey are oh so cute!

larkspur4000@gmail.com

Sue D said...

Cute project and I love the flowers!
slrdowney at hotmail dot com

NitaBugg said...

Great flowers. Thanks for sharing. Nnitabugg@gmail.com

Suz said...

Congrats on your blog milestone.

The flowers are very pretty

Have a great 4th

Rene said...

A-Ma-Zing Flowers!!!! Thanks for sharing! I am now stalking your blog!

Happy 4th!

Rene54692@aol.com

Ginny said...

Great little project and amazing looking flowers =) Keep up the fantastic work!

Cathy said...

Very cute project. Cute flowers too - are they Slice cut?

Cathy

Kim said...

Cute idea with the candy and the packaging. I need to think outside the box more.
Love your flowers.
kim
starsia_70@yahoo.com

Hollyk said...

Great project, thank you

June Houck said...

Fabulous flowers!!!

Joyce Spear said...

What fun flowers! I've snagged you for my Google reading pleasure and look forward to seeing what other cool projects you come up with!

Helen Onulak said...

That's a great way to reuse and recycle a package. Great project & I love the flowers!

rush8888 said...

i love using those "blister packs". recycling! and those flowers are perfect for so many projects.

Janet Strain said...

Hi Jess,
What a cute little project for your sister! The paper flowers are also super cute. Hope I win! :)

Shelley said...

I love reusing product packaging!

Jenny B in Indy said...

What an awesome idea, Love it!!!
And those flowers are gorgeous!
(I am now a follower, too.. love your work!)

Jodi said...

What a great idea ~ I know I never would have thought of using the packaging this way. Love your homemade flowers too ~ they are gorgeous.

Cr8ive ME said...

great project. Congrats on your 150th post. You've got a great blog, I just became a follower.

Happy 4th!

Norwayscrapper said...

Great project love those flowers!

Winnie@Norwayscrapper

dclouser said...

Your flowers are amazing! And I love your blog!

Leah's Card Designs. said...

Love the flowers they're beautiful

suzann said...

What adorable little flowers!

Beth said...

Oh wow what gorgeous flowers Leah they would look so pretty on any card or scrap page just yummy.
beth714@gmail.com

Natasha said...

Great gift and congrats on the blog milestone!
Your flowers are AWESOME!
natashamurray12(at)gmail(dot)com

Pat (mspfd) said...

Fun, 4th flowers! Happy Day!!

Cheryl said...

Your flowers are adorable!!

Carolyn Mcavoy said...

WOW! What extraordinary flowers...so i get two entries?
my eyes and typing are having a toll on me...

msfreida said...

Ahhh, your sister will love it! :) I really get excited when I come up with ideas like this! Your flowers are incredible!

Your students are very lucky to have such a creative teacher! :)I signed up to follow your creations. Best of luck to you!

Freida
freida38801@yahoo.com

Prettier Stuff aka Melissa said...

I just love your gift box for your sister and your blog candy flowers are fantastic. I will mark your page and come back later. Great Fun.

Char- The Mad Shopper said...

Such a cute idea.

Jennifer E. said...

Love your unique red, white, and blue project! Looks store-bought! Great flowers too! Thanks for the chance to win some goodies! Happy 4th of July!

KanataNewf said...

very cute project - way to re-use packaging!

Wendy said...

I love your blog. As I have never blog hopped before, I am really enjoying seeing all the gorgeous artwork. Thanks for a great time.

Wendy
wendybyrd@roadrunner.com

Christine said...

I love how you used the packaging!!! The flowers are lovely!

Blessings,
Christine

Janis said...

Your handmade flowers are so beautiful!

Ladydoc said...

Wonderful idea and great flowers

mitz said...

when isnt candy a good thing?? lol
great blog..great candy...great job
( mitz_zee@yahoo.com) ty ty ty

Karolyn Loncon said...

This couldn't possibly be any more cute and clever!! Love the "thinking outside the box." Those flowers are beautiful, too! I'm offering blog candy on my blog, as well, and would love for you to hop on over and enter to win it!

perezmom said...

What a great idea to reuse that packaging! I love those homemade flowers - very pretty!

n2kids said...

What a clever idea. I love the flowers.

Sheila
n2kids61@yahoo.com

Karen said...

That project is so great! I love it. I love the cut paper flowers too! Would love to win them!
kweight@byu.net

Rebecca said...

These flowers in red, white and blue are awesome!!! I'll have to file that idea away for next year....they look awesome!