Friday, January 4, 2013

Celebration Blog Hop



Hello blogland and Happy New Year! 

Doris here, and welcome to my stop on the CELEBRATE blog hop for Cuttin and Stampin!  You should have come here from Janet's blog at Janet's Creative World, but if you get lost along the way the full line up is at the bottom of this post.

I've been crafting most of my life, and am an admitted paper addict :) My style tends to be more clean and simple, but I love trying new techniques and playing with color too.  I don't like spending a lot of time on a project because I'll keep changing my mind :)

Our theme for this blog hop is Celebrate, and I made a birthday card to add to my stash for the year.



This card was so simple and quick to make, and most of it came out of my scrap pile.  I wanted to make the card a little dimensional, so I used some paper straws as the candles and used some little pop dots to hold them in place.  A little bakers twine and some bling - all done! All supplies used to make this card came from a.muse studio and you can find them HERE.



And what's a celebration without something sweet?  I made these little banners using the same straws, stamps and paper from a.muse studio and stuck them into some chocolate dipped marshmallows; easy peasy!
 
Thanks for stopping by today and be sure to stop at all 11 new Design Team members and leave a comment at each, then at the final stop is where you can enter to WIN blog candy. There are (2) $25.00 gift certificates to A Muse Studio up for grabs.  Your next stop from here is over to Sherri's flip-floppin blog.
 
In case you get distracted along the way, here is a complete line up:
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31 comments:

Sherri Thacker said...

Oh my gosh. I love these candles on the first card and I love how you made the flames. That is genius!! I also love the marshmallow idea. How cute!!!

Teresa said...

Love the way you used the straws! I cannot wait to use up mine!

Life - Up, Down & Sideways said...

WOW Doris!! You are so creative. I just love what you created with the products. Thanks so much for your support and being a part of the new team.

Scrapsofstuff/Daphne said...

The candles are totally cool! I LOVE them! Great projects!

Desi Lee Designing Divas said...

Hi Doris, Very cute projects. Love the card the colors are great!! TFS

Miranda said...

Super cute! I am a new follower!
Miranda :)
www.nanasscrapspot.com

Marcia said...

Love this birthday theme! My mom will be 90 yrs. young this summer and I am planning all of her party decorations already...thanks for the great ideas!

mb6464@hotmail.com
marciasmemories.blogspot.com

Unknown said...

You are just so clever Doris!! I am in love with your candles! Congrats on the DT and I look forward to seeing more fun projects. TFS~ Mary M
http://Mary-fortheloveofart.blogspot.com

ClaireR said...

Love your projects Doris! The candle card is such a great idea, will be adding that to my scraplifting list :)
TFS!
ClaireR
http://threewaterscreations.blogspot.com/

Sher said...

Doris, did you hear that thud sound? That was my jaw hitting the keyboard! I am in love with your birthday card! I'm going to have to store that idea in the memory bank. Just gorgeous! The little banners are an awesome idea too! I love everything you create!
Hugs,
Sharon

Unknown said...

great card - love the candles! The marshmallows look yummy!

Unknown said...

I love your card and yummy treat!
<3 Pam

Janet's Planet said...

Love, Love, Love the straws and flames on the first card.. the marshmallows look yummy!!

TeresaK said...

Great job Doris! I just love the straws as candles! Great idea!
So happy to be on the team with you!
Teresa
www.createenjoyshare.blogspot.com

Migdalia said...

Awesome Card & Super Cute Treats!
New Follower
Have a wonderful day,
Migdalia
craftingwithcreativem.blogspot.com

Krista's Paper Cafe said...

Fun use of the straws on your card.

scrapbookingforfun said...

Great projects!!!
scrapbookingforfun@msn.com

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Cardmaking Blonde said...

What a clever way to use straws! I am "borrowing" your idea for the chocolate covered marshmallows also, loved both projects definitely has me excited to celebrate!

Anonymous said...

I love the candles on your first card! What a super great idea to use straws for the candles...

Nadja

Saba Musharrif said...

the candles are sooooo cute!!
TFS,
and I continue hopping ;)

Heather Lynn said...

Super cute card! Those candles and straws are adorable! Happy to be a new follower! Congrats on your new dt!

Hugs,
HL

Sharon said...

I loved the card....I love bakers twine. The banners are very cute with the marshmallows. Perfect idea for my nieces upcoming birthday part. I might have to "pin it" so I don't forget.

Scrappin Robin said...

Great job on your projects, Doris, I love your card making the straws into candles and then as sticks for your marshmallow treats which look very yummy.

Rene said...

Doris, I just LOVE your card & little banners!
The dimensional candles are so clever, such a great idea!
Thanks for the inspiration!
Hopping along...
Hugs
Rene

Unknown said...

I love, love, love your candles. what a grand idea :)

Robin
http://cutonedesignsbyrobin.blogspot.com

Unknown said...

p.s. I am a new follower and would love to have you visit/follow me. :)

Robin
http://cutonedesignsbyrobin.blogspot.com

Maria said...

Super cute idea!!! TFS

mvasquez69 (at) aol (dot) com

PJ said...

Love love love both of these!

Karenladd said...

SUPER cute way to use those adorable paper straws!

ehbost said...

Really nice card. Love your use of straws. The banners were cute, too.