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Sunday, January 22

* * * * Blends Join Hands Blog Hop * * * *

***NOW CLOSED***

 

Blends Join Hands Blog Hop - January 22, 2012

Hello Friends!!!

It is with great pleasure and TONS of excitement that I get to announce
“TODAY IS THE DAY”

  Please feel free to grab this button and display it on your blog to 
encourage your friends to join in on the fun, too.

I know I say this a lot, but I truly feel blessed to have met some wonderful people (you) in this journey of blogging. I have gained so much knowledge about art which has always been my passion. And now, I see opportunities that I never would have imagined were possible! 

I feel like destiny has met me at my door and I continually feel guided down "the right path" every single day!!! 

Thank You for being part of that!!!

I have invited my nearest and dearest Blends (Blog + Friends) to join 
me in this celebration.  Each Blend will take one of my past creations
and let that inspire them to create a new project!
 I am so excited to see what they will be making and can't wait to "party"!

There will be some fun prizes up for grabs along the HOP ! ! !

I am honored to have Stephanie of Whimsical Designs as our Grand Prize Sponsor







One Random Hopper will be selected to win
the entire New Release of Whimsical Designs Stamps
 This is a fabulous stamp set with wonderful and unique images and sentiments.  You are
sure to find a sentiment to fit every occasion!!!!
* * * * * * * * * *
I am also honored to have Julie K of A Little Bit of Bling and 3 Girl JAM
as an additional Prize Sponsor

One Random Hopper will be selected to win
the entire Valentine's Day Bundle
 This ribbon is so fun to use in projects, the colors are vibrant, and
the prices are OUTSTANDING

* * * * * * * * * *

I am offering not 1, not 2, but . . . 3 Unity Stamp Goody Bags to 3 lucky Hoppers!!!
Each bag is filled with 16 random Unity Stamps






Unity Stamp Company

I had so much fun stamping the goody bags, with Unity Stamps of course, and 
getting them prepped to go to their new homes!!!

I am also offering 2 Lucky Hoppers
1 set (5 per set) of my Handmade Corsage Pins
for you to use in your own creations

For a final prize to a lovely Hopper
I will offer one
$10 Gift Certificate to be used at
Pink By Design






? ? ? How about THOSE PRIZES ? ? ?
And, there is SURE to be more
awesome CANDY along the way!!!

Here is the WONDERFULLY TALENTED Lineup:

1 . Jessica - Jessica's Craft Shaque  http://jessicascraftshaque.blogspot.com
2.  Candace - Scrappin' 2 Lil Princesses  http://scrappin2littleprincesses.blogspot.com/
3.  Luisa - Creative Designs by Luisa  http://www.creativedesignsbyluisa.com/
 4.  Cindy - Tools of a Cropping Queen  http://toolsofacropingqueen.blogspot.com/
 5.  Lisa - A Mermaid's Crafts  http://indymermaid.blogspot.com/
 6.  Beckie - Just B Creative Crazy  http://justbcreativecrazy.blogspot.com/
 7.  Julie - A Little Bit of Bling / 3 Girl JAM  http://jk-littlebitofbling.blogspot.com/
 8.  Carri - Double Click Connections http://doubleclickconnections.blogspot.com/
9. Sonia - Cards, Crafts, and Kids Projects  http://cardsandschoolprojects.blogspot.com/
10.  Cindy - cre8ivecindy  http://cre8ivecindy.blogspot.com/
11.  Robin - The Cricut Scrapper  http://thecricutscrapper.blogspot.com/
 12.  Nataliya - Love Crafts Forever  http://lovecraftsforever.blogspot.com/
13. Stephanie - Whimsical Designs  http://www.whimsical-designs.com/ 

Now, for the Rules (pretty simple)

1.  Hop along to each of the Hop Stops

2.  Leave a comment and become a follower at EACH stop, if you aren't already

3.  Stop back here and let me know what you thought about the entire Hop
and tell me which Project was your favorite


4.   For an extra entry into the drawing for any of the prizes here,  join in on the fun!!
Create a project by using one of my past creations as inspiration.  Post about it on your blog, explaining which project inspired you, and leave me another comment  with the link to your project!  
You will have until January 25th at Noon (EST) to finish the Hop and Link Your Projects.

5.   For another chance to get some extra entries into the drawing for any of the prizes I am offering,
SPREAD THE NEWS!!!  
Just stop back to let me know how you did it...sidebar, blog post, FB share, etc.....(1 extra entry for each time you spread the news) 

* * * * *ONLY THOSE FOLLOWING THE RULES WILL BE INCLUDED IN THE RANDOM DRAWINGS FOR THE PRIZES * * * * *

The winners will be chosen by Random and announced ~HERE~ after I have gathered all the comments and consulted with all of my Blends!!!


Keep Crafting
:O)
Jessica

87 comments:

Dr Sonia S V said...

Jessica finally I made it-- I was so anxious I would get the time wrong! Congrats Dear!

Cheers
Sonia
cardsandschoolprojects.blogspot.com

Robin said...

So excited! I was up till 1 a.m. this morning. I hope I have everything posted correctly. Congrats on your blogaversary, and thank you so much for having me on the hop! So glad I have a wonderful blend like you. Off to hop and see everyones fab creations!
(:(:Smiles:):)

Robin

Beckie said...

Yay! So excited to be a part of this hop!

Be blessed, Beckie

Lisa said...

Happy, happy blogaversary my dear blend!! Thank you so much for inviting me to be a part of your celebration!! You did a FABULOUS job hosting your first hop!! All of the projects were amazing and the projects that inspired them were just absolutely gorgeous!! You are so talented, Jessica!! I had the hardest time choosing one project...I treated it like a beauty contest...I narrowed it down to ten, then five, then a top three before I finally chose one!!

Thank you again for hosting such a fabulous hop with awesome prizes!! I look forward to the journey of another year of your amazing creativity!!

Hugs, Lisa :)
indymermaid.blogspot.com

Joan said...

What talent! I loved everyone projects and don't think I can pick a favorite. They were all awesome. I became a follower of each one. Looking forward to seeing more or their talents! I also put your blinkie on my blog!
Joan
donebydoretta.blogspot.com
schim18@charter.net

Love crafts forever said...

Good Morning gorgeous!!!!!! Hoppy Hop day!!!I am on my way to see my blogging Sisters. Thank you
Hugs Nataliya

Amy said...

Thanks for the fun hop!!! It's very hard to pick a favorite project as they were all awesome! Happy Blogaversary too!! :)Amy
http://amyscraftngspace.blogspot.com

Amy said...

I also put your blog hop button on my left sidebar!! :)Amy
http://amyscraftingspace.blogspot.com

Cathy said...

I loved all the projects on the hop, but my fave was Nataliyas card, this is my fave type of card, birds, pins,flowers and doilies.
cathyplus5.blogspot.com

Cathy said...

I shared on my facebook wall...Cathy Derouche.
cathyplus5.blogspot.com

Lee said...

Happy one year! thanks the organizing such a fun hop. Lots of inspiraton. I really love the patriotic theme by A Mermaids Craft. Love the metal stars! thanks!

Candace said...

Congrats Jess!! :) I'm on my way to start hopping!! Thanks again for letting me celebrate with you!

Candace
scrappin2littleprincesses.blogspot.com

Love crafts forever said...

WOOOOOOOOOWWWWWWWW!!!!!!!!! How awesome Team we have here. I just finish my hop, and i have to say. Everyone blows me away. So many gorgeous projects on the way. I am so honored to do your celebration Blog Hop. You are amazing Friend, and now you ARE my OSAAT girl.
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!
Hugs and kisses
Nat

Sheetal Ahlawat said...

It was fun hopping along and making Blends. All have done a fabulous job. Congratulations Jessica for a marvelous hop.

Sheetal Ahlawat said...

I have put the link to the blog hop at my side bar :)

Cindy :) said...

hi Jessica, I'm baaacccckkkkkkk, LOL
How can we pick a favourite when it seems like almost everyone had a hard time picking an inspiration pic, lol!
I love every single project all your amazing blends created in your honour. If I was forced to give in and pick just one, hmmmmmmmm although extremely hard, I would have to go with Nataliya's bird case card, it is totally awesome, it is a toss up though between hers and Stephanie's I adore her tag also. Ohhhhh there all so awesome, your not making this easy my blend ;) (love your term for us)
Well as you know, I have had your blog button and your blog hop button on my blog for weeks, I have been inviting people on face book, crafty friends I chat with here and there, sent out a global on The Outlawz and am on my way to put out a global on PCP...I hope we get lots more hoppers coming your way.
This hop was awesome, so well organized and executed, with a fabulous line up and the most amazing prizes I've seen in one hop, your are the HOP Queen!!! LOL have a great day and enjoy all the commenting goodness that's coming your way.

Jen N said...

Great blog hop and awesome give away! My fingers are crossed! :)
jenny dot naus at yahoo dot com

cindy said...

I did the hop but forgot to come back here. I can't pick a fave. Everyone did amazing work. It's just too hard to pick one. I posted about the hop on FB and twitter. I'm hoping it will generate some hoppers. Thank you for including me on the hop.

Debc06 said...

I am a new follower. This hop looks like its going to be fun. Congrats on your blogaversary.
Debbie
http://craftywizard.blogpsot.com

Debc06 said...

Shared the hop on FB.
Debbie
http://craftywizard.blogpsot.com

Dr Sonia S V said...

Jessica got back to you after seeing everyone's projects-- you are one lucky girl to have inspired everyone to create such masterpieces and yes I cant pick a favorite as each project has been prepared with so much love!!
Love
Sonia

Anne Fenton said...

Hi Jessica..this sounds like fun, I'm going to start the hop now....Hugz Anne

Debc06 said...

Just finished the hop. You were a great insipiratoin to all your blends. Thanks for allowing me to hop.
Debbie
http://craftywizard.blogpsot.com

Luisa said...

Good morning!!! Am just starting the hop and am very excited. Congratulations Jessica!!!

abusybee - DoubleClick Connections said...

Congrats on your blogaversary! I am so happy we are Blends! I really enjoyed looking at your projects and it was a hard decision choosing just one! Thanks for inviting me along to enjoy this special day with you and all the wonderful Blends out there!
Carri~abusybee
www.doubleclickconnections.blogspot.com

Anne Fenton said...

Hi Jessica...I have really enjoyed your hop...there were so many great inspirations and great projects. My favorite inspiration was Lisa's from a Mermaids Crafts ..I loved them. My second favorite inspiration was your Wishing Well. i must say that all the inspirations and projects were amazing, I loved them all. I have followed all the blogs and added them to my blog list and I am looking forward to following them and seeing their new projects. Thank You for the GREAT Hop!
Hugz Anne

http://annescards4u.blogspot.com

Riti said...

Hi Jessica,
Congratulations! On your Blogoversary. Well I have thoroughly enjoyed myself hopping on each and every blog & getting inspired. Each participant has done a great Job, But my Personal fav. is the Card made by Natalie. Ithink it's simply Gorgeous. And what great inspiration from You! Thank you so much for the chance to win such yummmy Candies. Well I hope to work on a project for your hop too.

Hugs,
Riti

blog -http://alilpieceofheaven17.blogspot.com/

email - ritibanka@gmail.com

Riti said...

shared about it on my Blog here.

http://alilpieceofheaven17.blogspot.com/2012/01/jessicas-blogoversary-blog-hop-giveaway.html


Hugs,
Riti

Riti said...

Have shared & Liked you on FB. i HAVE ALSO LEFT A COMMENT THERE.

hUGS,
RITI

email - ritibanka@gmail.com
Blog - alilpieceofheaven17.blogspot.com

Tracy said...

Awesome blog hop! I don't think I can pick a favorite project! They were all amazing : )

Tracy
owlbecraftin.blogspot.com
owlbecraftin at gmail dot com

Liz Terrazas said...

Congratulations on your one year! I'm so excited to Hop along today.. Thanks to the generous sponcers and to everyone who has created to help make your HOP fabulous!! I'll def blog about it on my page..

Luisa said...

Congratulations my friend!
Just finished visiting oll the hop stops and it's amazing the creativiness from all the players. tons of awesome inspiration received here...
All are wonderful, but if I have to pick a fave, it would be Robin's Smash Book, because am doing my own version too and it called my attention real good.
I become follower of all the 11 blogs I was not following. Such a wonderful group of Blends and am so honored to be part of it...
Oh and the prizes are awesome ladies!!!

JaniceA said...

So many amazing projects and a great hop. I loved the WISHING well that Sonia made. I love roses.
janiceaeschliman.blogspot.com

jessica said...

WOW Jessica~~~ Congrats on 1 year and what a fabulous lineup!! Everyone did such an amazing job!! It is so hard to pick just one project as my favorite! Sonia's wishing well with those beautiful flowers is amazing and I am so LOVING Beckie banner! Thanks for sharing such an awesome blog hop!!
jessica
chick-n-scrap.blogspot.com
eschfamily@yahoo.com

Sunshine HoneyBee said...

Congrats on your blogaversary! Finished the wonderful hop. Was a follower of most & became follower of the other wonderful blogs. My fav project was Robin's wishing well book. I especially liked the realistic look of the wishing well on cover & the stamping inside the book. My daughter who is a sophomore in College studying Art Animation would like a book like this for its wonderful artsy look. Thanks for the wonderful giveaways.
Melissa
"Sunshine HoneyBee"
http://CreatedbySunshineHoneyBee.blogspot.com

Sunshine HoneyBee said...

For extra entry I placed the blog hop button on my blog sidebar.
Melissa
"Sunshine HoneyBee"
http://CreatedbySunshineHoneyBee.blogspot.com

Liz Terrazas said...

Jessica, I've just finished the hop and am so impressed by the lovely work by everyone.. My fave card was by Candice.. I have a Jar stamp and a jar die that I hardly use so this card inspired me to get to stamping... Thank you for this fun hop and all the prize opportunity... I'll be creating a card and posting to my blog asap.. I'll let you know when it's up..

Jen said...

How fun and Congrats Jessica! I just posted your badge on my blog sidebar...gonna go hop in just a bit! Be back soon to tell you my fav!

Denise Bryant said...

Fun hop! I made all the stops and left comments. Congrats on 1 year!
Loved all the projects and think that Stephanie's tag was a favorite.
DeniseB
deniseb777ATgmailDOTcom

Maria :) said...

Jessica, first of all congratulations to your bloganniversary!!! This blog hop was very nice and enjoyed all the creations your blogging friends did. its hard to pick a favorite. I really loved the miniautre wishing well from sonia, but also the flying heart that cindy did. all very very talented ladies, including you. thank you for this well organised hop. have a great day
http://mycraftwaytohappiness.blogspot.com/

Teresa Arsenault said...

I am a follower, Jessica. Thanks for this great hop.
Hugs,
Teresa

Edwina said...

I am a follower of all the blogs and left comments at each. There were some really great projects along the way. I was glad to see your wishing well again. I love it. My favorite post was by Sonia who was inspired by your wishing well. She did a fantastic job! Plus I love Robin's Wishing well journal, Cindy's lighthouse sympathy card, and Julie's card of the girl hugging the bunny. I had to mention my next 3 favorites too. They all did a great job and used your inspiration well. Thank you for such an enjoyable blog hop! Edwina Brown edwinabrown@comcast.net

Liz Terrazas said...

jessica, I created a card and posted it on my blog..

kreateabilities.blogspot.com

it's today's post about your hop.. I added the card there..

Teresa Arsenault said...

Well, I've hopped through all the blogs and saw some spectacular projects by you and your fellow bloggers. My favorite was Natalia's fairy & bird card. It was magical and delightful.
Thanks for a wonderful blog hop and happy blogaversary to you.
Blessings,
Teresa

Maribel said...

Congrats on your blogaversary! Also thank you for helping us spread the word about our new challenge blog!
Maribel
kraftygirls.com
ilovescrapping.blogspot.com

DIANA L. said...

Just got here Congratulations. I just got here and I'm going to hope now thanks for the invite. See you in a little while.

DIANA L
http://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/

SHartl said...

Congratulations on your blogaversary Jessica! I am off to check out all the blogs but in the meantime I have spread the word on twitter here: https://twitter.com/#!/Shartl/status/161245338399801344

SHartl said...

I posted on FB here: http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=334792063208840&id=100003355567533

DIANA L. said...

I just finished the hop and I have to say, if you hadn't picked such awesome designers my task of deciding whose was the most awesome, would have been a lot easier.
I have to say Sonia's was pretty awesome.
Thanks again for a wonderful hop
DIANA L
http://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/

SHartl said...

I looked at all of the projects and became a follower. It was so hard to pick a favorite project but I will have to say it's the patriotic canvas that A Mermaid's Craft did. I have never tried anything like that and it was so impressive! Thanks for this great hop and congratulations again on your blogaversary!

Sharon Jones said...

Jessica, this is going to be so much fun! I am on my way to do this exciting hop...congratulations, my friend! ;D

Anita Kejriwal said...

A super fun blog hop! I enjoyed the entire journey. I,ve become your follower and post about this hop in my side bar.

Lisa's Creative Niche said...

This was one amazing blog hop! Thank you so very much for putting this all together... I can't say that there was one favorite one because they were all so pretty... but that wishing well was amazing! Thanks so much again!
Lisa
lisascreativeniche at gmail.com

Kim said...

Happy Blogaversary!!! I had a great time hopping around checking out all the talented ladies and loved how they took your inspiration and made it their own! Gosh I don't know who to say was my favorite I know I loved them all so I think I will have to say I can remember Lisa's Star canvas, Carrie's owl card, Beckie's love banner and Sonia's wishing well, not to mention all the rest!!!
Thanks again for a great hop! Also thanks for the chance to win:)
~Kim
http://crazyaboutscrapin.blogpspot.com
kfordyce6638@gmail.com
newest follower:):)

Karen L said...

This hop was fantastic! I have to say that I was treated to some gorgeous projects and am even more impressed by your talents Jessica! All of the bloggers did an amazing job but I have to choose that wishing well by Sonia to be the one I liked the most. Between the well and the flowers, I couldn't believe how her project came out. I am following everyone on the hop, including you!Congrats on your first year blogaversary!

Karen L said...

I posted your hop on facebook here:
http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=303975922982451&id=100003222327908

Karen L said...

tweeted here as karenladd: https://twitter.com/?lang=en&logged_out=1#!/karenladd/status/161298637748568065

marg0006 said...

Super, super giveaways. Thank you and how sweet your gift bags turned out.
marg0006@verizon.net
Loving Scrapper 101

Chriss America Real said...

Happy Blogaversary! So glad to have shared this year with you! May you have many more!

www.chrissandlou.blogspot.com
america57@comcast.net

Chriss America Real said...

I finished hopping and I loved all of the projects. I have to say that Dr. Sonja's Wishing Well was so beautiful! I love the tutorial too! I also really liked Love Crafts Forever Vintage Blue card! Just stunning! All of the gals did a fantastic jobs, congrats to everyone and Happy Blogaversary to you!

www.chrissandlou.blogspot.com
america57@comcast.net

marg0006 said...

Great job and thanks for the giveaways. Love them.
marg0006@verizon.net
Loving Scrapper 101

marg0006 said...

Finished the blog hop and their were so many projects it is difficult to say which was my favorite. One that I remember had a cut small fairy near a bird cage w/a bird in it(by Natalyia. there were many others but I can't remember all of them.
marg0006@verizon.net
Loving Scrapper 101

Teddie Seeley said...

Hello Jessica,
I'm a new follower, sent along by Dr. Sonia, from cardsandschoolprojects.blogspot.com. I'm looking forward to this hop. Happy blogaversary.
Teddie

Anita Kejriwal said...

Hi, jessica, That was a wonderful blog hop and I really enjoyed it. I liked the name Blends as it truly depicts how we blend and share our craft projects.
I was really inspired by your card white with hear doiley lace. I loved its delicate aspect and have tried to create something based using a doiley heart and the pastel shaded.
You can view it here.
http://craftingforever-anita.blogspot.com/2012/01/two-hearts-one-love.html

Anita Kejriwal said...

Hi, Jessica, that was wonderful hop. I,ve created a card for
your hop and also blogged about it on my blog

http://craftingforever-anita.blogspot.com/2012/01/two-hearts-one-love.html

Anita Kejriwal said...

Hi, Jessica, I,ve put the news of your blog on FB.

Dr Sonia S V said...

Jessica I did a shout out about your hop in ICR which is Indian craft room [ http://indianstampers.ning.com/]-- hope it sends you some hoppers!

Teddie Seeley said...

Hello Jessica,
I'm back, I can't believe I made it through the whole hop. This is the first one that I have completed. Usually, I get so bored that I quit before I get to the end.
You have some wonderful Blends here Jessica.
I have been thinking of doing cards and I've really been inspired by this blog hop.
I have to be honest and say, i had so much fun and learned a lot today, that I can't make a choice. If that disqualifies me from winning any of the awesome candy, then I will be very disappointed; but I enjoyed myself.
Teddie
Portland,Or
teddie_grams@hotmail.com

megha said...

lovely hop,following every blog.going to comment.thanks
http://meghanuj01.blogspot.com/

megha said...

i announced about your blog on FB,
THANKS
http://meghanuj01.blogspot.com/

megha said...

hi , jessica.i hop to all blogs and commented on every blog . the creation i liked most are two ,they are lovely one sonia's-http://cardsandschoolprojects.blogspot.com( wishing well) and other one is from nataliya-http://lovecraftsforever.blogspot.com/p/about-me.html
i enjoyed blog hopping too much ,if i could win ,i will be lucky once ,as never won before,
THANKS for chance .love you

Lindy said...

I'm just about ready to start hopping! What fun! I am already a devoted follower
lindaparavella@gmail.com

Davi said...

Congrat on your Blogaversary:) Wonderful giveways!!

Davi said...

Completed the blog hop Jessica!! They all used your beautiful creations to inspire some wonderful creations of their own! Thanks for the fun trip around all the girls blogs and for the opportunity to win some yummy candy :)

Lindy said...

Just finished the blend and loved all of it - but Sonia's Wishing Well was my favorite!
I am a follower
paravella@aol.com

Softpencil Studios said...

I´m you new blog follower! ;)
Congrats on your first anniversary!!!

Antonella said...

What a wonderful "blend hop" it was so inspiring and sweet to see how everyone found inspiration and interpreted your projects! You are very lucky!
I don't know how to pick one... they were all special... I joined your hop through my friend Sonia!
I'm a new follower of yours and have joined all your blends!
Hugs, antonella :-)

Bea said...

I have really enjoyed your blog hop Jessica and like so may of the projects but if I have to choose one it is Dr Sonia with nataliya's as a close second

Lolis said...

Congratulaions on your blogiversary! Wonderful giveaways! I'm just starting the hop! I'm a follower already!

Jen said...

Congrats again Jessica! I finally hopped and followed everyone's blog! They are truly all fantastic projects, but I really love Cindy's heart wall hanging! I'm all into these now, since I also just created two for my GIU week. Thanks for hosting this blog hop...fun and inspirational! Oh, and your inspiration projects were fab too!!!

Shelly said...

Jessica, I'm fairly new to your blog and have already learned by your comments on my blog just how sweet you are. I'm so happy to have hopped along and celebrate with you! This was so much fun! Happy Bloggy day to you! Now, who could pick a favorite I mean these were some awesome projects! I am looking forward to seeing all that you create!
Take care my friend!
Shelly
http://mypaperlove.blogspot.com/

Mira said...

Hi Jessica, Congratulations on your blog anniversary. My hobby lounge also celebrated 1st anniversary on this beautiful day (Came to know through Sonia). Wish you many more success & happy blogging.

http://my-hobby-lounge.blogspot.com

Sherri said...

congrats on your blogaversary! I loved the LOVE banner that Beckie made and posted on her blog. So pretty. But they are all great.

Sherri said...

I am now a follower.

Sherri said...

I posted about the blog hop on my blog.
http://sherripriest.blogspot.com/2012/01/blends-join-hands-blog-hop.html

Margaret said...

I've been around to all the blogs and became a follower for all of them. All the projects were pretty amazing, but my favorite was Robin's Smash Book. I'm so wanting to try one of those.

ShersL84bed said...

What a wonderful hop and great sponsors too. I'm following everyone. I don't like picking a favorite, they were all fantastic. I will say that Natalyia's sparkle card did have me oohing and ahhing.

Smiles Sher
ShersL84bed@aol.com

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