Saturday, December 4, 2010

Cricut Circle Christmas Blog Hop Day 1

Welcome to my blog and the Cricut Christmas Blog Hop. This is a two day hop with lots of talent! I can't wait to see what everyone has created.

If you came from Looney Bug Designs you are in the right place. If you just happened by my blog then please join us from the beginning at Josy's Craft Corner. After you have visited here your next stop will be Paper Frolic.

Ok, on with the projects. Today is a pretty simple project, but I love the way it has turned out and it has been so helpful already!

I chose to make a "Santa's Workshop" notebook to help me stay organized with gift buying and lists. I always get confused between what aunts, uncles and grandparents have told me they have gotten the kids and this way I can keep track and take it with me when I go shopping.

I got this composition book at Michael's on clearance for less than $1.00.  I loved the pink binding, and knew I could do something girly with it.  The papers are from Paper Studio at Hobby Lobby.  I used embossing powder to make the roof look snowy.  I used the Circut Christmas Cheer and Winter Frolic cartridges. I used my I rock to decorate the tree and put a couple of layers of Hod podge over everything.

Ok, what do all good hops have...blog candy right?  Well this stop is no different...except, I haven't picked it out yet.  I am hoping to get to go shopping today to find something!   This week has been full of craziness and sick kids and time hs nt been on my side! BUT...if you are in the mood for a surprise, just leave a comment on this post.  You can enter agan tomorrow by coming back and leaving another comment.  You don't have to be a follower, but I would love it if you were...I  love new followers and comments.

Ok, now it is time to hop on!  Stop by Paper Frolic next.  Thanks for joining us and Happy Hollidays!

38 comments:

  1. What a pretty journal! Thanks for sharing today! I am enjoying the hop!
    Hugs, Wini
    wini@looneybugdesigns.com

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  2. What a great idea. Right now I am carrying around various pieces of paper with items written down that people have bought and what I need to buy and am getting confused:)

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  3. Great idea! Love all things that organize me and this time of year I need alot of help. lol
    www.christinasscraps.blogspot.com

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  4. What a great idea!! I might just have to try this!! Thanks for the inspiration! and I love surprises!! Be back tomorrow! I love your blog! I'm already a happy follower!
    nanapuddin at wildblue dot net

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  5. Great idea. I have a mess in my purse trying to care lists & receipts. Thanks for sharing

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  6. Great ideal, I could really use a journal just to write down the million thigs that need to be done for Christmas, and one of them should be to get off the computer and make some cookies! LOL But I am just having to much fun!

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  7. nice project - thanks- hope your kids are feeling better.they are so cute. millierose651@aol.com

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  8. Great book. The other shoppers are going to be jealous when you pull it out!!! Love surprises so will be back tomorrow to see what else you have created. Hope your kids are all better now!!!

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  9. love this.. its so cute!! thanks so much for sharing your talent!
    -jamie
    babyblueangel_30@yahoo.com

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  10. Great idea, I have been wanting to make one of these but just haven't done it yet. Great job!

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  11. Cute notebook! I love the paper choice!

    spunkycrayon at yahoo dot com

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  12. I'm so with you girl! I feel so behind, lol. I'm planning to get a bunch done next week. Hope your kids feel better soon. Your planner is beautiful.

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  13. Love the bright colors you used. Great job on the notebook. Thanks for sharing and for the giveaway!

    jenlovcarr at aol dot com

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  14. Great project, hope the notebook will last for many years.
    Thank you.

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  15. Mandy you always full of great ideas and projects and this one is no different! Your book is beautiful. TFS!

    jvilla95ar at gmail.com

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  16. What a cute project!
    ra6352 (at) gmail (dot) com

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  17. Great idea...a notebook to keep track of your Christmas presents!

    jtg0398 (at) sbcglobal (dot) net

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  18. I think this is a great idea for any occassion, epecially for children. They love books to write and draw in. Thanks!

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  19. Great idea! I need to make me a Christmas journal to remeber who I bought what, who I got cards from, and who I need to send to. Also, to list presents received to ensure thank you cards go out. Tis the season!

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  20. Very cute organizer. I love the papers you used. Thanks for the chance to win.

    Jan
    www.thecraftymermaid.blogspot.com

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  21. Great idea for organizing everything for gifts. I too have bits of paper in the purse along with sticky notes and of course when I empty it out I can manage to lose everything. I love surprises and thanks for the chance to win.

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  22. Great idea. Wish I was 1/2 as organized.

    TFS,
    Erin
    spantastikreations@yahoo.com

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  23. Lovely notebook, its a great idea.


    shanasewing at yahoo dot com

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  24. Love the journal idea it is so cute and could be used year after year!

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  25. what a good idea to use a notebook for... I always wonder what I'd do with one but that's a great idea, nice job on it!

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  26. Love the card with the pink...GREAT JOB! I am now an offical follower :-)

    ~Coo-Coo Cricut
    coocoocricut@gmail.com

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  27. Super Cute! I really love the colors! TFS

    Angel
    ajewelo@ yahoo.com

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  28. Great job on the notebook!! Thank you for a great idea!! I am a follower!

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  29. What a cute notebook! I love altered comp books. :)

    Happy Holidays!

    ~Jess (aka Sparksgal)
    ncscrapper77 (at) gmail (dot) com

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  30. Oh how pretty, and I can think of other times of the year, it could be altered.
    Diane
    dkdifani@gmail.com

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  31. Love decorating those composition books. You did a great job and the house with the elf is cute..TFS!!
    gauzueta@cox.net

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  32. Would be a great place to keep gift and cards lists in! Love it!

    Melissa
    www.disneydreamerdesigns.blogspot.com

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  33. The book looks great! TFS!!!
    qtme2003 at yahoo dot ca

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  34. Very cut and love the colors!!! Great Job!! TFS!!!!

    http://ibecircled.blogspot.com
    ilovetonkinese2athotmaildotcom
    Rexann

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  35. Great project. I am so far behind this year. I need to get in gear and get things done. modjjjash@yahoo.com

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  36. What a pretty journal
    Rebecca Minor
    buzzybeedesigns(AT)yahoo(DOT)com

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