Friday, March 7, 2014

Julie's Second Blogoversary Blog Hop! It's HERE!


I've been blogging now for 2 years, and oh, how my life has changed.  Online friends, Facebook, design teams, challenges -- I had none of this before my blog.  Now it's all a part of my daily life.  To celebrate it all, I've gathered some of the friends I've made, and we're celebrating.  The theme?  Friendship! Of course!
Here's the hop order, in case you get lost along the way.


















Mary - http://www.mkbugs.blogspot.com/

Maria - http://riacreations.blogspot.com/


And, here's the prizes you can win:

2 $10 gift certificates from Unity Stamp Company (donated by Unity!)
3 sets of winner's choosing from The Cutting Cafe (donated by Regina Easter)
A ribbon bundle from 3 Girl JAM
Timeless Twine -- Rainbow Party Pack (donated by Timeless Twine)
Close To My Heart Stamp Set
Close To My Heart Stamp Set
$15 Gift Certificate from Pinque Peacock (donated by Jessica Shelton-Buffa)
Embossing folders (2)
 2 $25 Gift certificates for My Scrap Chick store (donated by My Scrap Chick)
Websters' Pages 6x6 Sweet Notes pad, an embellishment set and a Websters Pages Stamp set, plus a Unity Cloud background stamp -- donated by Lucy Evans
A background stamp from Flourishes and 3 Aqua markers -- donated by Ruth & Erin Carnes

Now, for my projects:
The first one, I'm also posting on The Pinque Peacock blog today.  I have 2 friends that I try to get together with several times a year for some quality "girl time."  We've got a few days planned next month.  We gather ourselves and our 4 legged friends, find somewhere that lets us have all of us, and just enjoy each other's company.  I made this card to honor that friendship.

I used a Unity stamp set, "Vicki, Catherine, and Leica Girls", coloring the image with Copic markers, using hair color and clothing choices that match our styles.  Papers are from Authentique.  I love the Blue Jeans papers.  And that 3/4 inch fabric covered button from Pinque Peacock is the perfect match!
The ribbon is from Really Reasonable Ribbon.
Project # 2 --
This may look familiar.  I made a card very similar to this.  My BFF saw it on my blog and commissioned me to make her a 5x7 framed art piece just like the card.

Again, I used a Unity Stamp Company stamp set, "Choose Joy with a Heart", heat embossed with white embossing powder. There's some Umwow Studio Chipboard on it, Tuxedo Black Timeless Twine, and Carta Bella Wildflowers 12x12 papers.  The frame is one that my BFF got at a thrift shop for me.  She knows I use them for projects, so she collects them for me.  Now, she gets one of them back! 
And, the final project is another card, with a sentiment I really like. It seemed perfect for today's hop, and the friendship theme...

The sentiment is from a Unity Stamp Company sentiment kit, "Here's My Thought".  I love the Unity sentiment kits, they are so versatile! This card uses Carta Bella Alphabet Junction paper, UmWow Studio chipboard that's been heat embossed, and a flower that was crocheted for me by an online friend, Sharon.  She made a whole bunch of these little lovelies for me and gave them to me when I met her in person this summer!
And now, for how to win the prizes, please follow this blog, "like" my Facebook page (it's NEW!), visit every stop on the hop, and leave comments there.  The prizes are hidden along the way.  You never know which blog will have a prize.  If I can get to 100 "likes" on my Facebook page, I will pick another winner - this will be for a giant box of 12x12 scrapbook paper, ribbon, twine, embellishments, a Unity Stamp Co grab bag, and whatever else I can fit in the shipping box.
I want to thank each and every one of you, my friends, for hopping with us, and a special thanks for my friends who went to the work of making a project to hop with me.  Where would I be without my friends? I treasure each of you!
Thanks for hopping with us, have fun, off you go to the uber talented Rebecca's blog.

64 comments:

  1. Hey friend! I was up tweaking my post and thought I'd check your post out-I can't believe I'm the first to comment. These are all fun projects, as usual! I really love that 1st card-I do love that blue jean paper and your coloring is fantastic! Thanks for inviting me to be in your hop. It's been fun!

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  2. Your projects are all wonderful! I also am loving that blue jean paper. Love your first card!

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  3. The friends for life image is SO cute. Lovely cards!

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  4. Happy bloggy anniversary Miss Julie. Hooray!!! Your cards and frame are really nice projects for your hop. Congrats. :)

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  5. Helloooooo Julie..waving madly here,lol!
    Oh my one word...GORRRRGEOUS.....love your art lady and congratulations on your blogversary!!
    Have a really great weekend
    Tracy
    xoxox

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  6. Julie, gorgeous cards you have made. Really like that first one. You are so generous with all the lovely prizes. Great friends you have, going to visit them. Hugs, Ursula

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  7. I love this stamp, you did a FABULOUS job coloring the image!
    I love that denim button and how the red POPS! Beautiful work.

    Great Projects! Love that framed Choose Joy and the colorful hexagon card!
    Happy BlogoVersary!

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  8. What a lovely hop, thank you to you and your friends, Just missed 2..Chris and Rachel, but will try over the weekend. Hugs, Ursula

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  9. Awesome projects Julie. Congrats on your blogaversary and may your amazing journey continue.

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  10. Fantastic Julie! Thank you for letting me be a part again. It was nice to actually do some scrappy stuff again!! Thanks!

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  11. Congrats on your blogoversary! I so enjoy our friendship! You are a wonderful, thoughtful person. Your projects are great and filled with love as always!

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  12. Great projects Julie, thanks for letting me do it again

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  13. so much fun, Julie! Thanks for inviting me to join in again :-) I LOVE that first card... so sweet for friends

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  14. CONGRATS Julie!!! TWO YEARS?!?!?! Amazing! Great job all around!! :)

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  15. Fabulous projects Ms Julie!!!! The first project is my favorite, just love the red ribbon with the blue. The image is great for your friends and your hop!! Congrats on 2 years!! Keep the inspiration coming

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  16. Congrats on your new FB page - I liked and commented there. I am a long time follower of your blog via Google friend connect. Cute projects.
    isoscia at aol dot com

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  17. Hey Julie.. thanks for having me on your blog hop :) You are my very first scrappy friends online and I'm thankful for that. Love your projects!

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  18. Well happy blogiversary!! You always do such amazing work and these projects are no exception.

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  19. WHOO HOO Julie!! Happy 2 years!! I'm hopping!! :o)

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  20. Congrats, Julie!! Thanks for organising this blog hop, it is Awesome! Love your projects, and the details on them. It's been Amazing to know you, and you have been such an incredible online friend!! {hugs}

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  21. hey lady all of these cards are so awesome and CONGRATS ON 2 YEARS......

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  22. Congrats on 2 years ... that's awesome! Your projects are great and such a great hop! I'm off now to "Like" your FB page!! I am a follower of your blog through Bloglovin!

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  23. Great projects, great prizes. I love the denim paper and the image of the friends. Congrats on two years and wish you many more.

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  24. I just really really love your first card, because I really love that stamp. I dont have it yet, and I dont know why? LOL! Because it reminds me of my 2 BFF's and me! Lovely job on all of your cards you are very creative! I found you through Unity's Friends with Flair.
    Peace,
    KristyLee

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  26. Love all the projects. Love the image on the first card. Julie.

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  27. 3 utterly fantastic projects, Julie…I think it's so wonderful that you value your friendships so much and take time out to be with those gals. I'm honored to be your pal and so happy that the creative world brought us together. Thanks for letting me be part of your hop…Congratulations on two years and thanks for the inspiration. You are one of my favorite daily blog stops!

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  28. Congrats on your 2 year blogaversary!!!Your projects are AMAZING, Fabulous & FUN!!
    Have a wonderful day,
    Migdalia
    *Crafting With Creative M*

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  29. Love your projects and the stamp you used on the friends for life card is adorable!

    Susie

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  30. Julie, love the projects, I really like the last card, so colorful and springy!

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  31. Great stuff Julie! Happy Blogoversary!!

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  32. Great projects, Julie! Congrats on your Blogoversary.

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  33. Congratulations on your Blogoversary! Lots of friends to hop with! FUN! Love your projects!!!!

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  34. beautiful cards and projects! congrats!
    -Rachel
    rwkrafts.com

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  35. Congratulations on your 2 year anniversary. I have a blog but haven't posted anything on it. I'm too busy checking out other people's blogs and trying the things that I see on them. I enjoyed this hop - visited a lot of sites that I've not been to before. It was a wonderful hop. Best wishes for another happy year of blogging. I get your posts thru e-mail and I've "liked" you FB page.

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  36. Julie, I love the choose joy picture. Congratulations on your 2 year anniversary.

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  37. Love all of these - especially the Girls! Friends, good stuff!

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  38. Wow. Love all your projects - especially the first one! And it's so much fun participating in the hop as one of those friends.

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  39. Love all these, Julie. . . especially the first one! I am so happy that you are one of the few of my online friends I have had the honor of meeting...and I can't wait to see you again! Again, GREAT cards!!!

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  40. Happy Blogoversary Julie! I love stopping by your blog each week for FWF and your projects today are just wonderful! Love the girlfriends card! The blog hop is such a fun way to celebrate. I already follow here and will start following on FB too!

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  41. 3 gorgeous cards Julie and Happy Blogoversary. I am loving the pops of red in each of these cards it makes each one warm and cheerful. My favorite would have to be your first with the fabulous denim paper. xx

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  42. Happy Blogoversary Julie! Cute cute stuff. Blue Jean paper & red ribbon so fun. Just like girlfriends! Enjoy the celebration ....

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  43. Your projects are beautiful! Congrats on your Blogoversary!

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  44. Lovely cards! That first card with the gals is so sweet!

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  45. Wow, Julie, all these creations are perfect for your blog hop theme! Congrats on two years of inspiring blogging!

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  46. Hi Julie, thanks again for the gift of your friendship and for letting me be a part of your hop! Loved your projects, if I had to pick a favorite it would be the first card, I love it! You did such an awesome job!

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  47. Congrats on two years Julie I love your blog.Best wishes on many more.
    Have a great day
    DIANA L.
    dianamlarson.blogspot.com

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  48. Finished the hop, everyone's projects were awesome, congrats again Julie!

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  49. Happy anniversary. I would swear you've been around more than 2 years. Great cards.

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  50. Hi Julie! I've hopped my way through and had to stop back to say Congratulations again. And WOW what a wonderful group of crafters. I really enjoyed all the fun, beautiful, colorful creations. Thank you for hosting this blog hop. May there be many more MY FRIEND! Hugs

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  51. beautiful projects. It is always nice to get with GREAT friends and craft the night away!! Happy Anniversary!!!
    Paula

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  52. Happy Blogaversary! All your cards are fabulous....just like you!

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  53. Time to celebrate! Good for you! We have made some great blogging friendships, for sure! Great card and framed piece. Congrats!

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  54. Wonderful hop Julie!! everyone is so talented
    Paula

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  55. Hi, Julie! Thank you for hosting this hop! I love all the talent you gathered!

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  56. You create such great projects. But hanks for the inspiration ! Love it

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  57. What fun and fabulous projects! Julie, I am so glad I met you! Not only are you a crafty role model, but you also inspire me with life lessons, as well - love your upbeat and adventurous attitude! Thank you for inviting me to participate in this hop! Congratulations on another blogoversary, too! :)

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  58. Congrats on 2 years of blogging! I love visiting here to see your beautiful creations! Thanks for the fun hop!

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  59. Congrats on 2 years, Julie!! Thank you for giving me the honor of celebrating with you guys a second time! I cherish our friendship, and hope that someday I'll be able to visit!!! Beautiful projects, as usual!! I love them all! I love you!!

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    1. I just finished the whole hop & all I have to say is WOW!!! This has been so much fun again, and I hope I get to celebrate with you a third, fourth, fifth, etc. time! ;) I also wanted to apologize for hopping late (I was going to hop yesterday, but got sick & was stuck in bed all day). I have SO many ideas racing through my head now! Hahaha!! ♥

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  60. Love your cards! The one with three friends is awesome! Liking your facebook page now. Thaks for sharing.

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