SU! Blog Hop!

Is there anything better than a Stampin' Up Blog Hop with some of the best demonstrators around??  Yea....no.  Somehow, God shined down to decide that I get to be a part of it!!!  WHAAAT?!  YAY!  This is an open ended Blog Hop with different demonstrators featured each week.  How Fun!

You're hopping here from the FABULOUS Lisa Presto.  I hope you clicked the "follow" button when you stopped there.  That lady is genuine, talented, and beautiful from the inside out! 

I'm going to share a Valentine with you.  Actually two.  I created this for my Hostess Club and was fascinated with what a difference your choice of Designer Series Paper can make.  Take a look....

 

I just HAD to use the XOXO paper from the Stacked with Love Designer Series Paper Stack.  I love following all of their color combinations.  I was going to need more, so I tried it with the dots, and it TOTALLY WORKS!  They're both fun.  Which is your favorite??  Leave a comment below and share my blog on your Facebook page to be entered to win the BLOG CANDY I'm giving away below!  Mention that you're a follower here and I'll add in a handmade gift from me when you win!!

Do you just LOVE this Snuggles and Smooches stamp set??  You can purchase it for yourself, as well as the paper stack, through my website HERE. All right, it will be time to hop along after you've had some time to look through here!  The one and only PJ will be your next stop.  Enjoy, and thanks for participating! XO

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

We've made it to HALLOWEEN! WOW-hasn't it just been a BLAST?! Thank you SO much for joining us as we hop along and countdown! (click HERE to be taken to Lisa Peter's Blog to begin) I will choose a winner for the TRICK-or-TREAT BAZZILL Bag (pictured below) this evening-so be sure you are a FABULOUS FRIEND (follower) and leave comments at each post, they're each an entry!

My daughter received this card from her Aunt Chrissy (my best friend and her God-mother) and I loved it! Of course I did really, it's Close To My Heart. I happen to have gotten this stamp set and yet yet to use it too-so I was extra inspired.

I created this one, once again using the AMAZING products from BAZZILL, particularly their SPOOKY and KOOKY line. *Note that ALL of the projects I've created from them this ENTIRE month are from the SAME original supplies I was sent* I switched around a few things, but you can see where the inspiration came from. I just ADORE these sweet owls and jumped on the opportunity to use the delightful crinkle ribbon from 3 Girl Jam again! Don't you just LOVE the pleats too?! SOOOO FABULOUS, BAZZILL!

This card is also inspired from Chrissy's original-and HOW PERFECT is the witchy shoe paper?! CA-UTE! I may go back and color her striped tights-I over looked it. I added a BAZZILL 'edge'-and what do you think of the PIPE CLEANERS?! They were sitting there from the Kinder project-so they wound up on my card. I'm that girl-the one who uses whatever is within reach, even if it was just left on the kitchen island! ;) Sometimes I forget how much I LOVE stamping, especially Close To My Heart (I 'm a consultant for them). This was a Stamp-of-the-Month. FABULOUS!

This sweet little guy is an individually wrapped candy holding mummy box! I used actual Curad gauze and cut t to wrap. It was tied at the bottom and then inked up. I really enjoy googley-eyes, so I was excited to tuck them in here for him to see ;)

This is the box, opened up to reveal the Hershey nuggets. The EEK is stamped from an SU set designed just for these. The remaining three are wrapped from SPOOKY and KOOKY BAZZILL scraps.

I used a $1 stamp for the sentiment on the inside bottom of the box. You know I'm all about detail, so I like this little surprise there to be found as you eat the candy!

You may have noticed some of the background-it's a garland I was working on for Halloween. I want to add some die-cuts and some of the BAZZILL cardstock stickers to it and then hang it over my fireplace, NEXT Halloween!

I must tell you again that I'm really grateful for each of you that take the time to share in these hops and comment. I hope you've been inspired by the talented designers I'm honored to be among. Speaking of......I'm featured on the BAZZILL Blog today, amongst some unbelievable scrapbook SUPERSTARS like Kelly Goree, Mona, Amy Totty and MORE! Take the time to browse through there too-it's always so inspiring! You can hop along now to the Scraps to Treasure blog as we end the countdown. Technically, Raven's Birthday Hop ended yesterday, but it was chalk FULL of fun projects so if you missed it, be sure to hop through (your entry will still be eligible for MY giveaway until).

You have until 5:00pm Mountain Time TODAY to enter to win this TRICK-or-TREAT BAZZILL BAG! Each comment from the beginning of the countdown will be an entry. I really wish you a very HAPPY HALLOWEEN full of candy, fun and WICKED memories! MWAH!

Halloween Blog Hop-Day 12!

Hey there-thank you for joining me as we prepare to wrap up these blog hops! We're celebrating Raven's Birthday with her hop and finishing the 13 day countdown to Halloween Blog Hop with Lisa Peters. You all know the drill-click their names to be taken there for all the hop details!

This little cutie if the project I created for my son Hollan's Kindergarten class the afternoon of Halloween. It was his turn for snacks, so you know we had do jazz it up, BRYNN style! (Yea-my name is sometimes used as a verb now to describe making something FABULOUS and crafty)!

These are SO easy-and we've filled it with orange Kool-Aid for the color and flavor. The Kinder's will cut out the tooth and triangles for the eyes, then assemble with the green pipe cleaner twisted around for detail!

I've got a trio of cards for you tomorrow as we end our hops-PLUS, one more cute treat box too! You've got today and tomorrow to enter to win the BIG BAZZILL TRICK-or-TREAT bag giveaway so I hope you're participating! If you're hopping along with Raven, click HERE to be taken to your next stop with ABBY! If you're hopping along for the countdown, click HERE to be taken to Scraps to Treasure! Enjoy your Halloween weekend and I'll see you tomorrow for a SPOOKY and KOOKY day!

WITCH-Y WONDERFUL, continuing with TWO Blog Hops!

Are you LOVING all of the Halloween inspiration we've been bringing through these amazing Blog Hops?! We're celebrating RAVEN'S BIRTHDAY and continuing on our 13 day countdown too-day 11! (Click on either of the blog titles to be taken there to begin)

This project is SO fun and inspired by my sweet friend Sacha, who also let me borrow her cone die to create it! ;) Thanks babe! So, it's the SU cone, embossed with a pretty brocade. The brim is cut from the Cricut and then embossed with a web folder. It's adorned with BAZZILL tulle and fantastic Spooky and Kooky cardstock sticker tickets, then a bit of ribbon, a bit of bling and a sweet fuzzy feather!

As you can see, it opens to reveal candy (or haunted treat of your choice) with a small velcro fastener! SOOOO fun, right?! I absolutely ADORE it!

If you're following along for Raven's Birthday Hop, click HERE to be taken to your last stop at Abby's. If you're following along for the Halloween countdown, please click HERE to be taken to Scraps to Treasure to complete that hop. BOTH are entirely FABULOUS with super, uber talented ladies too inspire you and LOTS of 'CANDY' and 'TREATS' too!

I'm giving away a TRICK-or-TREAT bag, BAZZILL style (click HERE to see a photo) filled with lots of scrappy goodies! Be sure that you are a FABULOUS FRIEND (follower) of mine and leave a comment each day as well-then check back on Halloween day wen I reveal the winner and announce ANOTHER big giveaway from another great manufacturer for November!

Happy Birthday RAVEN and Halloween Blog Hop-Day 10!

Hey there my FABULOUS FRIENDS! It's into the double digits for our Blog Hop days now and I've got a crafty-foodie surprise to celebrate my sweet friend Raven's Birthday! You can begin her Birthday hop at her blog by clicking HERE, and you should be arriving at my post from Cheryls' Bog. Be sure to wish Raven a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY and participate in this hop with us because she's got presents for YOU (in addition to the gift of the FABULOUS inspiration from her uber talented line-up)! ({HEART} you Raven-so honored to be here celebrating with you dear! Hugs)

These are peanut butter balls with a Halloween Pop Tart coating. We found the recipe on the box and decided we'd give it a try. They have cut-outs on the box that you can use to decorate, and although they are cute-I thought these little BAZZILL ticket-cardstock stickers would be so much better! Aren't they just Ca-UTE?! You can have them too if you're hopping along and commenting with us; they're included in the trick-or-treat BAZZILL bag (click the link to see the photo)I'm giving away for Halloween! SO FUN!

For the HALLOWEEN COUNTDOWN BLOG HOP:Scraps to Treasures is your next stop, and you should have arrived here from Amy's. Remember that Lisa Peters is our hostess with the mostest-you can begin there or track the hop at any time. (yea-I have ALL of their blog addresses memorized now....lol)

To hop along the Birthday trail-click HERE to be taken to your last stop at Abby's!

Enjoy today's postings and I'll see you again tomorrow!


P.S. I've got a FABULOUS scrappy secret to share with you soon-and it involves another valuable giveaway from an AWESOME manufacturer too!

Halloween Blog Hop-Day 9!

Hello again! So sorry to have missed the past 2 days with you-I have been quite sick with the early onset of cold and flu season. Ughhhh......I'm not completely back to myself but good enough to get back to the computer! ;)

Have you started at the beginning from Lisa's Blog?! Or are you arriving here from Amy's?! Either way, I'm glad you're still feeling wicked along the way and hope you're having a hauntingly good time!

Today I am sharing with you a card I was given but did not make myself. It's just SO cute I had to post it here for you to see. It's from my crafty-good friend at church, Nita. Adorable-right?!

It's that time again....time for your next stop hop at Scraps to Treasure. Remember-I've got some FABULOUS BAZZILL brilliance for your BLOG CANDY enjoyment (see previous post for photo). See ya back tomorrow!

13 Days of HAlloween-Day 6!

It's a SPOOKTACULAR Monday morning and I'm excited to share some more treats with you. Are you enjoying the countdown?! Thank you to Lisa Peters for being our hostess, you can begin there at any time. You should arrive from Amy's Blog and depart to Scraps to Treasures.

I wanted to give a Halloween gift to each of my MOPS friends on our steering team so I put together these treats and gave them out at our meeting. They include a Halloween magnetic notepad with a package of M&M's and a.....MOUSTACHE ON A STICK cut from my Cricut with BAZZILL Spooky and Kooky papers!

I mixed and matched them with BAZZILL cardstock so they're all different-and SO FUN!

Now-as PROMISED-a photo of the BLOG CANDY I'm giving away.....

It includes the entire collection of BAZZILL Spooky and Kooky line plus the coordinating cardstock stickers (2 sets), a mono-mini album, all of the mulberry style die-cuts you've seen me use (pumpkins, spiders, webs and bats), Coordinating posie flowers, over a yard each of BAZZILL tulle and ribbon, really big brads AND some premium candy too! It will be an extra HAPPY HALLOWEEN to one FABULOUS FRIEND (follower) here hopping along with us!

2 Blog Hops, 1 Post, More Halloween FUN!

I've got TWO Blog Hops today to share with you for maximum Halloween inspiration. I'm continuing the 13 days of Halloween Blog Hop and today is day 4. Our lovely hostess is Lisa Peters and you can start from the beginning at her blog and review my previous posts by scrolling down. There's also a NEW hop for you to complete today and tomorrow hosted by my sweet friend Nicolette. It's also Halloween/Fall themed with more talent and CANDY too! You should be arriving here from Shannon's Blog, but you can start at the beginning by clicking to be taken to Nicolette's Blog. You'll want to go to Leah's Blog for your final Hop Stop!

My creation for you today is another fun treat container using the Fancy Pants line and Unity/Echo Park Stamps that I created for my Tricks and Treats class.
There are SO many fun details to be found throughout this project including embossing, bling, punches, stamps, layering and MORE!

The test tube is from Martha Stewart and then embellished to coordinate as well. As I've mentioned before-I've got a Trick-or-TREAT bag of BAZZILL goodness for my Blog Candy, to be given away Halloween day. It's become kind of elusive, as I have yet to post the photo of it. lol. I PROMISE it will be here with flowers, papers and embellishments galore for your enjoyment! Be sure you're a 'FABULOUS FRIEND' (follower) and leave a comment on each post of mine as well. Remember to be hopping along with BOTH blog hops, and Nicolette's will wrap up tomorrow-our 13 day countdown will continue with day 5, see ya then!

13 Days of HALLOWEEN-Day 3!

When we moved from Kansas my BFF threw a surprise going away party for me. It was FABULOUS and since we started scrapbooking together-she recognized the importance of documentation and printed out cards for each of my guests to fill out, stating what they would miss most about me. My sister Brandis (and best friend) wrote....my GRILLED CHEESE! Yep-my combination of Texas Toast bread and Velveeta make my Signature sandwich the BEST around. So, when she recently visited, not only did I need to make them for her-I wanted to make them special for Halloween for my sweet nephews too. Alas-the JACK-O-LANTERN Grilled Cheese Sandwich!!!

I hand cut faces into the bread, AFTER buttering it, and then toasted then slowly. The cheese oozed into the cuts (now THAT sounds Halloween GROSS-lol) to darken in the faces creating a PERFECT and festive lunch! YUM!

Remember that this hop takes place EVERY day for the 13 days leading up to Halloween. Lisa Peters is our lovely hostess and you can start at her blog anytime. You can also catch up anytime to be eligible for the generous and FABULOUS prizes available too. You should arrive at my blog from my friend Amy's Blog each time and then hop on to Scraps to Treasures as well. You can click on any of their names to be taken to their blogs. My personal BLOG CANDY is a No tricks-just TREATS goodie bag filled with SPOOKY AND KOOKY AMAZEMENT from one of the absolute BEST manufacturer's around....BAZZILL! SO be sure you're following and commenting along with us on this SPOOKTACKULAR Blog Hop!

13 Days of HALLOWEEN Blog Hop-Day 2!

Welcome to DAY 2 of our 13 day Countdown to Halloween! If you need to start at the beginning and review all of the happenings-please click to be taken to the lovely Lisa Peter's Blog. Each day holds the same line up, so you should arrive here from my friend Amy's Blog.

This SPOOKY chic layout features the Oh-so-FABULOUS Halloween line from called SPOOKY and KOOKY! Isn't it just DELIGHTFUL?! I HAD to feature those sweet little owls and witchy boots too!

I used Thickers for the title but all other products are from BAZZILL-I just L-O-V-E them and I'll be giving away some to YOU too-be sure you're a Fabulous Friend (follower) and leave a comment at each post too.

The background is sprayed with various coordinating colors of SMOOCH inks and then a home-made shimmer spray for some extra sheen-and did you SEE those cute little buttons?! AHHHH-I just LOVE BAZZILL-SERIOUSLY!!!! (Did I mention that)?!

It's time for your next hop stop at Scraps 2 Treasure. I've got a FOODIE project to share with you tomorrow and I'll show the photo of the BAZZILL goodies up for grabs for you to enjoy! Remember that there's candy available EACH day and then a GRAND PRIZE available as well-see my 1st post of this hop for all the details. Have a FABULOUS day!

13 Days of HALLOWEEN Blog Hop! It's SPOOKALICIOUS!

Hello Ghouls! Welcome to the 13 days of Halloween Blog Hop! This hop is scheduled for October 19th at 8:00am through October 31st at 11:00pm (both Central time). It's that time of year when the nights are all spooky and children prepare to look their Halloween CUTEST so sit back a spell and enjoy all of the wicked inspiration we have for you!

To start from the beginning, you'll want to head to our FABULOUSLY witchy hostess Lisa Peter's Blog. We're just so excited for this hop and we've got many talented ladies here with us, and what would Halloween be with out a LOT OF CANDY TOO?! We're giving away treats at each stop with a GRAND PRIZE as well! The hop is 13 days long, with 13 hop stops too, so you've got plenty of time to enjoy. To be eligible for the grand prize, you'll need o become a follower of each of these lovely ladies' sites AND leave a comment on each of their projects as well. You must also leave a comment on Lisa's Blog each day, as well as liking her Facebook page (if you don't do FB just let her know and she won't count it against ya). What IS this GRAND PRIZE you're asking?! Well-it's a treat bag filled with scrappy goodies of course! WOO HOO! (Am I eligible)?! There will also be individual prizes for each day and throughout the posts, so there are MANY opportunities to TRICK-or-TREAT!!!!

You should be arriving at my blog each day from my friend (and fellow fibro sufferer) Amy's Blog, and you'll continue on your haunted hop at the Scraps to Treasures Blog.

For my first project I am sharing one of my candy creations from my 'Tricks and Treats' class at The Hen House Paperie. I handmade the template for this adorable Frankein box (that hides a package of M&M's). It's really simple, with hand drawn features and a wooden BINGO piece (turned upside down) for his nose. A couple of white ovals make the eye bases with cute black button eyeballs! I stole 2 actual screws from my scrubby's (scrapbook-hubby) tool box to accent the sides and added a couple layers of Liquid Glass to his randomly0hand cut hair for fun. He's also grunged up a bit with some black ink along the edges, because it's all about the details!

I've got several more treats for you in the upcoming days, including many more candy containers, layouts AND cards as well. Oh, and for my BLOG CANDY?! It's a paper crafters
DREAM of SPOOKY and KOOKY BAZZILL brilliance....a Flair and Frills Trick-or-Treaters bag with the mos WICKED products and ghoulish goodness! I'll take a photo to share with you yet this week. See ya tomorrow!

Sketch Hop!

Welcome to the 2nd Sketch Blog Hop-brought to you by the lovely Jennifer Restivo of Crafty Card Gallery. You can click on that link to be taken to the first stop, or you should be arriving here at my post as the last, from Kerri's Blog. The purpose of this hop is to showcase how many talented bloggers can make such different and beautiful creations based on one sketch. If you've never tried a sketch before-we hope you'll get inspired, get creative and give it a try!

I decided to make my card with a square base and used the UBER FABULOUS BAZZILL (that I'm OH-SO-IN-LOVE-WITH), accenting in purple with some more of that SCRUMPTIOUS crinkle ribbon from 3 Girl Jam (that hop is also ongoing through Saturday for many chances to win some bundles-see my previous post).

It opens diagonally, as you can see here-with another cute little bat hiding inside on a green mat for writing.


Isn't is F-U-N?! I hadn't even thought to create such an interesting fold until I was inspired by Jennifer's sketch-there are always so many possibilities! Thank you for joining us today-I'll see you again soon for more Halloween, Hops and CANDY!!! MWAH!

Let's JAM with a Blog Hop!

I am just delighted to be here with you among such creative women, chosen by the JAM-MENEST (yea-that's a word now) and oh-so-FABULOUS Julie, founder and creator of 3 Girl Jam (your go-to shop for the latest trend, CRINKLE RIBBON)-in this Blog Hop ALL ABOUT BUTTONS AND RIBBON (and Marilyn said DIAMONDS were a girl's best friend)! She hand-colors it herself, and she offers BUTTONS too-and you KNOW how I love buttons! Not only that, but I'm able to incorporate it into the UNBELIEVABLE BAZZILL products for this special 'Trick-or-Treat' for you! As you're hoping along with us, I'm the 'last-but-not-least' stop on your hop. You should be arriving here from the lovely Jessica's Blog, having found many creative blogs to follow and entered for chances to win some of the fabulous ribbon we're featuring. (You can click on Julie's name to be taken to her Blog to begin)

I think layering really adds to the dynamic of a project-and this is no exception. I added a hand made accordion-flower and then tied a double bow with my crinkle ribbon to accent it. he sentiment is one of the Bazzill cardstock stickers and the fantastic buttons are from them as well-coordinating with the Spooky and Kooky line!


Now it's time to enter to win again and wrap this up! By leaving a comment here (you must be a Fabulous Friend (follower) you are eligible for one of many prizes. By leaving a comment on EACH of the Hop Stops, you can win the GRAND PRIZE of one of EACH color of 3 Girl Jam crinkle ribbon AND a Crafty Sprouts stamp set Each of the stops is giving away your choice of 2 bundles (that's 12 opportunities) AND you can earn an extra entry by 'liking' 3 Girl Jam on Facebook. You can place your order by clicking on 3 Girl Jam to be taken there, you can get your paws on the most AWESOME mmanufacturer products by clicking on Bazzill in any of my posts AND you can be eligible to win the entire Spooky and Kooky 8x8 set with coordinating cardstock for my individual incentive/prize for this Hop! WHEW! You may need to read that TWICE!

You'll want to to click HERE now to be taken to 3 Girl Jam and complete your hop with us. You have until Sunday to enter and remember that I'll be giving away a Bazzill Bundle in the upcoming days, so I hope to see you back again soon. MWAH!

World Card Making Day(s) Blog Hop!

Greetings-and thank you for joining us for this World Card Making CELEBRATION! Our fabulous host, Gill has organized several DAYS of magnificent cards for your inspiration and enjoyment. I am glad to be here with you for this final day!

You should be arriving at my post from Angelas Blog. You can start at the beginning of the hop by clicking HERE to be taken back to Gill's Blog.

I wanted to share this unusual card with you, along with a FABULOUS product you'll HAVE to have for yourself!


This is the card laying flat to go into an envelope. It's stamped and inked with SU! products, along with my special touch-CRINKLE RIBBON by 3 Girl Jam! My friend Julie hand colors the ribbon herself and sells it at an unbeatable price in several shades. Click HERE to be taken to her site to order some for yourself-and join my back here on the 12th for a special CRINKLE RIBBON BLOG HOP for many opportunities to WIN SOME!

This is the STUNNING card as you push the ends up, revealing a stamped 'Thanks' on the inside! Isn't that FABULOUS?! I would have loved to jazz it up a bit but because of the way it unfolds, it's not possible.

And-you're FAVORITE part-right?! BLOG CANDY! If you are a FABULOUS FRIEND (follower) of my blog, AND leave a comment here-you'll be eligible to win these PINK/black and clear individual BLING stones in various sizes, values at $15! If you'd like-you can also choose to take a SURPRISE scrap package from me, valued at over $25-your choice! And-I've got some special projects made with BAZZILL, coming your way ASAP with prizes from them too! Lot's of Halloween and holiday projects up next so I hope to see you back again soon! Click HERE to be taken to your next hop sop with Haidee-and have a FABULOUS day! MWAH!

Breast Cancer Awareness Blog Hop!

Hi there-and welcome to our Breast Cancer Awareness Blog Hop. We'd like to bring attention to this disease that can usually be cured if caught and treated in time. Most all of us know someone affected and through this fun, P-I-N-K Blog Hop we can spread the support for so many women. It is dedicated to my cherished friends Bonnie and Terri who are still struggling with their afflicition. If you need to begin at the beginning, please click HERE to be taken to the lovely Denise's blog. You should be arriving here from Jearise's blog and there's LOTS of BLOG CANDY along the way including THREE sponsors!

The page I'm sharing with you today is 5 years old so not my current style, but SO SPECIAL that I had to take the opportunity to share it with you. Our LSS was selling 'Page for the Pink' kits with these brown and pink papers and encouraged each person that purchased one to return the created page to be on display at the Susan G. Koman Race for the Cure. I felt compelled to purchase one though at the time I knew NO ONE afflicted or affected by the disease. I searched the internet and found the photo shown and journaled about how it touched my heart and why I chose it and returned my page to the store upon completion. A few weeks following the race the coordinator inquired to the store as to who had made this particular page. Apparently, at the race, she happened upon an elderly gentleman weeping in front of my layout. You see, this was his wife who had JUST succumb to the disease and he was so deeply moved by my page that he requested a copy! I still get chills when I think of this and the AMAZINGLY divine things our God does! Needless to say, I'm the one with the copy and I proudly gave him the original. Whenever I get lost in a crafty funk and lose purpose, I always return to this story and the true essence of what we do as scrapbookers.

Thank you for taking the time to read my story. Remember that when you're completely finished with the hop you'll want to return to Denise's Blog and let her know which project was your favorite. You'll want to be sure to become a follower of each blog and leave a comment there too. Your next stop is with Charity. Click HERE to continue along this delightful journey with us and be taken there. I wish you many blessings my dear friends!

Walking the dog this weekend!

It's so fun to be here on this doggie journey with you! Gilby is bringing us along on her makeover walk and we're honored to be a part of it! You can begin your weekend walk there and along the path you should be arriving from Angie's house.

This layout features our dog Ben that has since gone on to a more suitable household. He was/is beautiful and we will always love him, but we know he is happier now. This layout and walk with Gilby is in his honor this weekend!

There are SO many PUPPY TREATS offered for this Blog Hop, including clear stamps, dig stamps, make-up and a gift certificate! Be sure to comment on each post and become a follower to be eligible. For my personal PUPPY TREAT, I am offering a SURPRISE GIFT PACKAGE featuring embellishments, stamps and MORE! Just leave a comment here telling me the name of your puppy, and please be a FABULOUS FRIEND (follower) if you are not already! I will choose a winner to be announced Monday! It's time to pant along to Edna's Blog! Enjoy your walk this weekend!

50 States Blog Hop-New Mexico!

(All of the hop details are following the photos, below and my AWESOME BLOG CANDY-Cricut EVENTS Cartridge is last)

This is a 2 page layout about New Mexico, where I currently reside after leaving Kansas 3 years ago.

I hand made this chili-ristra, a symbol of good luck here when hanging in your doorway.









The kokopelii symbol is thought to increase fertility and is prominent here. I hand beaded the die-cot pot and tied leather around the main photo mats to further add to the southwest theme.


I just LOVE this little Roadrunner stamp! It is the state bird and they run around here during the warmer weather. I was SO excited the first time I saw one! This coyote/cactus stamp is embossed in gold, also 2 things quite prominent around here (the coyote and cactus-not the gold)! I love the state map paper I found to use-I tore it in half across the width and added a sheet to each side. It all cam together really nicely and portrays the desert, warm in both the weather AND the colors!

Welcome to the 50 States Blog Hop!!

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 *ENTER THE STATE BEFORE YOU*, 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....

Now you can hop to the NEXT STATE IN THE UNION (Arizona, with Shawnee)!! Remember to leave a comment on each state to be eligible for the GRAND PRIZE!!

Please continue to SCROLL DOWN FOR MY BLOG CANDY before clicking on the link for your next stop)!!!!

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When most people think of New Mexico, Area 51 comes to mind. That being said, I thought this BRAND NEW, SPACE PARTY Cricut EVENTS Cartridge would be a good prize to offer you for some BLOG CANDY! You'll need to be a FABULOUS FRIEND (follower) if you're not all ready. Then, leave me a comment here for your entry, telling me if you've been to New Mexico before and what your FAVORITE state is! I will randomly choose a winner to be announced here on my blog this week!

Thank you so much for joining us! Enjoy all of the inspiration from our fabulous nation!