Showing posts with label Blog Hop. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Blog Hop. Show all posts
Wednesday, April 1, 2015
Friday, March 27, 2015
Fiskafriends - The Power of Community Blog Hop - March 27th to 29th
Welcome to the 1st Fiskafriends Blog Hop
FISKAFRIENDS - THE POWER OF COMMUNITY BLOG HOP
Who We Are: Over 140 numbered Fiskateers wanted to maintain the community they cherished, and so the Fiskafriends Facebook group was created. For privacy reasons, the group FB status is secret, however any numbered Fiskateer is welcome to join the group.
March 27th-29th, we are celebrating our First Anniversary with a Fiskafriend Blog Hop. You do not have to be a Fiskafriend to visit and comment on our bloggers' posts. This hop is open to everyone! International visitors included! The theme of the hop is Anything Goes, so be prepared to find a variety of creative projects and ideas.
I am sure we have a great line up for you! You have probably came through a few blogs already. Last would have been Fiskateer #6857 Teresa's blog "Purple Bunny Paper Crafts"
If you miss any links you can always go back to Fiskafriends blog for the links. I have come to know many of these bloggers and love seeing their creations.
I have a (PHD) page for you!
What is a PHD? Somewhere in my scrapbooking adventure I found this term...Which stands for Page(s) Half Done (PHD)...I loved it because I usually have a few of these! Usually after a crop or retreat, I end up forgetting something or just need to find the date for the event. I ended up making a D-ring Binder just for my PHDs! My PHD page has been started a few years ago, actually in the United States! It made it's way to Canada and finally became a finished page!
I started the page in the United States with only my pictures matted and attached to the layout, but it was just needed a boost that missing something!
Hope you enjoyed my page!
Don't forget to leave a comment to be eligible for the sponsored giveaways!
Follow the sponsor giveaway entry directions at FISKAFRIENDS. One name will be chosen from each blog and entered into the drawing for sponsor's prizes. So, the more blogs you comment on the more your chances to be entered!!!!
Follow the sponsor giveaway entry directions at FISKAFRIENDS. One name will be chosen from each blog and entered into the drawing for sponsor's prizes. So, the more blogs you comment on the more your chances to be entered!!!!
Please go to FISKAFRIENDS for the complete list of blogs!
Fiskateer #11488 Nancy's blog "My Crafts" is up next!
Fiskateer #11488 Nancy's blog "My Crafts" is up next!
I will be drawing a small RAK from my own blog comments at the end of the blog hop.
(For US/Canada Addresses Only)
(For US/Canada Addresses Only)
Also, would love it if you would follow my blog!
HAPPY HOPPING!
HAPPY HOPPING!
Wednesday, March 25, 2015
Coming soon! Fiskafriends Blog Hop
FISKAFRIENDS - THE POWER OF COMMUNITY BLOG HOP
History: In 2006, Fiskars created Fiskateers.com - which consisted of a blog, forums and gallery. As people joined the community, they were consecutively assigned identifying numbers, added to their online user names. A vibrant, close-knit creative community evolved from this event. Membership was required to view the gallery and forums and participate in the Fiskateer events. In December of 2013, Fiskars closed the forums and gallery.
Who We Are: Over 140 numbered Fiskateers wanted to maintain the community they cherished, and so the Fiskafriends Facebook group was created. For privacy reasons, the group FB status is secret, however any numbered Fiskateer is welcome to join the group.
March 27th-29th, we are celebrating our First Anniversary with a Fiskafriend Blog Hop. You do not have to be a Fiskafriend to visit and comment on our bloggers' posts. This hop is open to everyone! International visitors included! The theme of the hop is Anything Goes, so be prepared to find a variety of creative projects and ideas.
Giveaway prizes? Of course! Everyone loves a giveaway! We will have an end of the hop giveaway with fabulous prizes. In addition to the end of the hop giveaway, some of our bloggers are offering giveaway prizes of their own on their posts.
March 23rd–26th, We will post previews of the prizes offered by our wonderful sponsors. Please check back often. You will be delighted!
The blog hop blogger list and giveaway details will be revealed on March 27, 2015 by 6PM PDT on the Fiskafriends blog.
Monday, June 9, 2014
A Virtual Blog Hop
I received an e-mail from an extremely inspiration-ally talented designer and writer, Cindy deRosier. She asked me to participate in her blog hop last week! My first thought was: sounds fun. I haven't done a blog hop in awhile. So, here I am honored to accept that invitation. Especially, after reading more about the details and seeing how this blog hop is different from the usual blog hops. This virtual blog hop gives me the chance to show progression of my creativity and write a bit so you can get to know more behind the pages you see me create. Here are the questions I got to write about:
1.) What am I working on now?
I am working on a special little project for my future Nephew arriving in July. I have the printable letters cut and attached to the burlap pennants that I cut from a burlap table runner. I started out with different burlap but it was to loose of a weave. So happy when I found the runner with a tighter weave. All are stringed all up with jute twine.
Now, just need to add some baby boy accents. Which what I am currently working on.
I am also designing a page for the upcoming XOXO Scrapbooking DT Challenge. All I can say is it is my own coined scrappin' style just add BOY! And I have one of those!
I really enjoy working on this team! The members are awesome, inspiring and they challenge me. I can't give you a sneak peek! BUT you can alway join our monthly challenges over at XOXO Scrapbooking!
...I have finally just finished unpacking and getting things back in order from a weekend long retreat I went to in May. I worked on my Honeymoon Album finally after 9 years. Of Course, I am always in the process if working on my kids albums.
2.) How does my work differ from others?
My work and pages are different from others because I approach each project with my own unique style. I have coined a name/term for my style as: rustic shabby chic. I usually stick with earth- tones and love the distressed look. So, I might use two different distressing techniques or just one by using ink and/or a paper distress-er. (Rustic/Shabby). I love to try out different techniques when I can.
3.) Why do I create what I do?
I create what I do because it is like a therapy in different phases. There are moments you need to Re-Live, Remember, Capture That "Fraction of Time" or simply Escape the daily grind and push through! I find that once the creative mojo is going once I get in my scrap room. I don't want to come out! I get to create to create a book of memories for my children and family!
4.) How does my creative process work?
My creative process varies. I usually start with my photos to get an idea of what & how many I want to include on a page. But sometimes the photos just don't make those creative juices work. That's where I love Challenges and Sketches. The challenges with a list of specific items make me dig into my stash and give the spark of inspiration! The sketches provide a great starting point that you can tweak to fit your photos and have whatever creativity start to emerge. I have found that I have had my favorite pages come to life using a challenge or a sketch. The challenge/sketch I may have started with can also turn out completely the opposite from what I started out with!
WELL, THAT'S IT! I hope you enjoyed reading a little bit about me!
NOW, on to the fun part: I asked scrappy friends to participate with me. Please stop by their blogs for a visit:
Jean Marmo's Bio:
"I am the Mom to two adult children both of whom got engaged this year. Things have been busy with a wedding coming quickly in September. I continue to scrap the new events in their lives such as new jobs, new houses and learning home repairs! I have been scrapping for years. Recently, I began art journaling and mixed media canvases which has been transitioning that into my scrapping. My blog is: Pages in Time"
Kimberly Fordyce's Bio:
"I married my high school sweetheart, have 3 grown children and 3 amazing grandsons! My family has been very supportive of my scrapbook habit. My daughter and son-in-law bought me my first baby Cricut, encouraged me to start a blog and enter into challenges. I have been hooked ever since! I started my first blog Crazy About Scrappin' and then took some time off after a few years. Started my newest blog: Kim's Scrapbook Addiction. I enjoy visiting my blogging friends and being inspired. I'm always looking for new friends and challenges to enter."
Lori Apgar's Bio:
"I am married and have 3 dirty, stinky boys! I run an in-home daycare in my basement and have been crafting since I could cut with scissors. I have been scrapbooking for 17 years and so much has changed over that time!! My boys are 24, 19 and 8! I got my first Cricut shortly after the baby was born and my gypsy a few years later. I really got creative then and started teaching classes. I currently am on 3 Design Teams which helps me to finish the projects I start!! I also try to sign up for 2-3 blog hops each month. I love challenging myself and recently started selling some of my work in two different shops (part of my retirement plan)!!! My blog is: Scrappin' My Stress Away"
Friday, October 26, 2012
Orange Blog Hop
Welcome to the Third Annual Fiskateers ORANGE Blog Hop!
If you're hopping along, you should have come from ****MAYA #351****. (If you are joining us in the middle, go to www.fiskateers.com to start from the beginning.)
Today we are celebrating Fiskars' signature color, ORANGE. Almost everyone is familiar with Fiskars' famous orange-handled scissors, but Fiskars makes so many other wonderful products for crafting, sewing, gardening, and more. Each stop along our Hop will feature different Fiskars' products with a big helping of ORANGE!
Since my daughter was having "Orange Day" at school. I thought this would be the perfect opportunity to get an Monochromatic page done. Plus, it is Orange so fitting for Fiskars and this Blog Hop! So, here is "Orange Day!"
I used a bunch of Orangeness for this page as well as a bunch of different techniques.
Corset Lacing technique using my Fiskars Spring Eyelet Punch/Setter
Used my Threading Water Border Punch, some cute Orange Brads, Felt Pumpkin and Paper/Fabric Flowers
This is a photo that totally captures my daughter and her goofy personality. Plus, she was Announcing "Orange Day" to me as I took her picture!
I will be getting some "ORANGENESS" goodies together for those of you who leave a comment. Make sure you include your Fiskateer name and # .
Also, would love it if you would follow my blog and let me know if you have a blog of your own! That way I can hop on over and see what your up too!
For more information about Fiskars and the Fiskateer program, you can go to http://www.fiskateers.com/join/.
Now, hop along to the next stop! ****DONNA #6036****
So, make sure you check out all the "ORANGENESS" on all the Blogs you have the whole weekend. Fiskars will be providing a lucky Fiskateer or two who make it all the way through the Hop! The official end of the HOP is Sunday, October 28 at 11:59 pm Central.
Thanks for visiting me!
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Slam into Summer Blog Hop Winner
Is.....
Great layout and the bloomers are so cute! Be sure to let the kids make their own clay out of flour and salt. Here is a link to my favorite recipe, but be sure to read the notes about using less water.
CONGRATS!.......Message me you info.
Sunday, June 24, 2012
Slam into Summer Blog Hop - Last Day
LAST DAY!!!
Welcome to the last day of the Slam into Summer Blog Hop! You should have arrived here after visiting HEATHER'S blog, Scrapping The Guys.
If not, then just go and visit If It's Groovy and you will be at the start of the hop!!!
We here at If It's Groovy shown you projects over the last four days that make us think of Summer.
We hope you enjoyed your time and be sure to visit each stop along the way!
We would love to have you follow our blogs and got to know us as well as gave us a chance to know you!
Back in Jersey the Summer brought us $1 movie days. They were usually past releases and only shown in the middle of the day.
BUT it allowed my daughter to get her first movie theater under her belt!
Her first trip only lasted through the previews and about 20 minutes into the movie.
BUT we got to test the waters!
Of course, after getting popcorn and a drink...it wasn't only a buck!
So, when it came to birthday parties and gift giving ideas. Movies came to mind. Costco has passes for $10 you can buy and that includes a snack pack too!
Here is a birthday card I made for one of my daughter's friends.
Using an old VHS tape that broke. I took the film and created a folded ribbon!
Here is a better view!
Hope you enjoyed what we have offered you!
Stat Tuned...We have another birthday party tomorrow and I got another Movie Pass!
Check back to see what I come up with!
I would love it if your not a follower already, join my list!
Leave a comment letting me know you stopped by!
I will be having a prize!
I read about a cool family Summer idea.
WE are going to make a Summer Bucket List.
So, give us some Summer ideas to add!
Our family has hubby, a 5 year old, an almost 3 year old & me!
So we already got the s'mores supplies, bubbles & water guns/balloons stocked!
Just in case you missed anyone OR just stopped by here is the Slam into Summer Blog Hop Roll:
IIG http://
Jean http://
Penny http://http://
Heather http://
Michelle http://
IIG http://
Jean http://
Penny http://http://
Heather http://
Michelle http://
"You made it to the end, Happy Summer!"
Friday, June 22, 2012
Slam into Summer Blog Hop - Day 4
Your back for Day 4!!!
Welcome to the Slam into Summer Blog Hop-Day 4! You should have arrived here after visiting HEATHER'S blog, Scrapping The Guys.
If not, then just go and visit If It's Groovy and you will be at the start of the hop!!!
We here at If It's Groovy plan to show you projects over the next three more days that make us think of Summer.
We here at If It's Groovy plan to show you projects over the next three more days that make us think of Summer.
We hope you enjoy your time and be sure to visit over each day as there may be new surprises along the way!
We would love to have you follow our blogs and get to know us as well as give us a chance to know you :)
Here in Newfoundland Summer is just peeking through Spring here and there.
We got a great year to see icebergs as they drifted by and experienced a number that got caught on the ocean's floor during low tides.
Here are a few pictures of our sights....
This once our first view of the iceberg back in April on the 22nd!
Then when my mom was coming to visit we went back over the check on that same iceberg
on May 13th!
Mom arrived at night on May 19th and they next day we when over to show her. She was on a quest to see as many as possible during her visit.
So, My Mom did visit on the best time. She got to see 4 large icebergs during her visit. My family with an iceberg in the background.
This was at the edge of the harbor in our town.
On a trip as they say here, "Around the Bay" we got more views.
Loved this one. Hubby said, it looks like a long liner (Fishing boat)
I would love it if your not a follower already, join my list!
Leave a comment letting me know you stopped by!
I will be having a prize!
I read about a cool family Summer idea.
WE are going to make a Summer Bucket List.
So, give us some Summer ideas to add!
Our family has hubby, a 5 year old, an almost 3 year old & me!
So we already got the s'mores supplies, bubbles & water guns/balloons stocked!
Just in case you missed anyone OR just stopped by here is the Slam into Summer Blog Hop Roll:
IIG http://
Jean http://
Penny http://http://
Heather http://
Michelle http://
IIG http://
Jean http://
Penny http://http://
Heather http://
Michelle http://
"You made it to the end, Happy Summer!"
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The Blog Hop is over. Thanks to all who participated.
Winners make sure you head over to the FISKAFRIENDS BLOG!
This blog hop was a celebration of the Fiskafriends group's First Anniversary.
Jean Bullock, #8889, http://ez3dpopups.blogspot.com
Susan Slomski, #6150, http://sueinct.blogspot.com
Cindy deRosier, #4113, http://www.cindyderosier.com
Tifany DeGough, #5942, http://inkblotsbytrd.blogspot.com
Cheryl Waters, #002, http://blog.artsyfindings.com
Jean Marmo, #7358, http://pagesintime.blogspot.com/
Teresa Godines #6857 http://purplebunnypapercrafts.blogspot.com/
Michelle O'Driscoll #7586 http://scrapbookingsos.blogspot.ca/
Nancy Carroll #11488 http://nancecarroll.blogspot.com
Maya Oren-Dahan #351 http://mayadahan.blogspot.com
Amy Martin Jones #8546 http://thetigershaven.blogspot.com/
Karen Poirier-Brode #2858 http://www.karenscorneroftheweb.blogspot.com
Tanya Napier #5407 http://mamabirdy-happinessishomemade.blogspot.com/
Pamela Haskin #8040 http://www.cottagebelow.com
Stasia Sloma #9314 http://www.stampzone.blogspot.com/
Tracy Moloney #6773 http://tracyscraftyadventures.blogspot.com.au/
Kim Chenez #5612 http://scrapbooknstampingfun.blogspot.com/
We especially want to thank our wonderful sponsors - the Flying Unicorn, Eileen Hull, and Sparkle N Sprinkle for their kind and generous support! We encourage everyone to visit and support them.
NOW FOR MY RAK WINNER FROM
MY INDIVIDUAL BLOG PRIZE!