Saturday, November 13, 2010

A Thanking We Will Go Blog Hop Hosted by Jess (KinderStampo)

I am Thankful for being in the company of such awesome and talented women.  Thank you Jess for asking me to participate in this hop.  Your Hops are always a blast.

You should have arrived here from Martha - http://dreamofcrafting.blogspot.com/  if not, you need to start at the beginning with
Jessica - http://www.kinderstampo.com/ .    

So, I love the fall and especially Turkey Day.  We will be having my family and my DH's family over this year to celebrate Thanksgiving and to spend some quality time together.  For my Fall project I decided to make invites to send out to our families.  I really, really, had fun making these.  They took me all  day,  but OMG they it was so worth it.


 Here You can see the work I put into this with the ribbon folding and the little details.  Isn't this just super cute.
 In these two pictures you can see the layers of the turkey (top picture) on pg 70 from the Create a Critter Cartridge and the layers I used for the invite on the bottom picture with the dimensions.  Each layer is a quarter inch smaller than the last.  This invite will fit into a 4 X 6 envelope.  The turkey also had google eyes added for some fun.  The Swiss dots Cuttle Bug folder was used on the light brown layer of the turkey.  A paper piercer tool was used on the orange feather layer and a white gel pen was used on the red feather layer.  A Mini Me Prima flower and bling was added to the hat after I used a gold paint pen to draw a line on the hat.
 This next picture is showing the other things I used for this project.  I inked up the edges of the white piece of paper with YOYO Yellow by Stampin UP and the sentiment is stamped in Chocolate Chip.  The stamp  set is All Holiday  Sayings by Stampin UP.    The ribbon is Orange Zest by Paper Trey Ink and is placed on the paper in a folded fashion.  To see that technique click HERE

For the Invite part of the project, I typed it out on the computer as my handwriting isn't very pretty.  Nothing wrong with cheating when it comes to writing.  lol.  I then cut it down as small as I could and added a brown mat behind it.  The Turkey and the invite part were had foam  pop dots placed on them and stuck onto the invite.
After all was said and done a shimmer paint was used to spritz onto the entire project to give it some sparkle.

Here you can see the inked edges and the shimmer on the invite.
I really hope you enjoyed my fall project.
Your next stop is Nicole ( My Favorite Canadian Nickel)- http://canadiannickelscrapn.blogspot.com/

GIVEAWAY
After going through my stash, I found some stuff to giveaway.  Follow me if you would like.  I alway love new friends.  Leave one comment only under this post and a way to get a hold of you.   If you comment more than once you will not be counted and if there is no way to get in contact with you, I will choose another winner.  You have 3 days to contact me after I contact you to claim your goodies.


IF YOU GET LOST, HERE IS THE LIST
Jessica - http://www.kinderstampo.com/
Alex - http://www.youhadmeatcraft.com/
Cheryl - http://cheryl-gibson.blogspot.com/
Debbie - http://craftydeb-ddscrafts.blogspot.com/
Iva - http://ivarai.com/
Jessica Baker - http://thatzuneek.blogspot.com/
Kimberlee - http://kimme-thelifeofaprincess.blogspot.com/
Linda - http://www.krazyquilling.com/
Liz - http://lizspaperloft.blogspot.com/
Madison - http://www.funkycards.blogspot.com/
Martha - http://dreamofcrafting.blogspot.com/
(That's Me)Meighen - http://scrappin3rdeeschik.blogspot.com/
Nicki - http://canadiannickelscrapn.blogspot.com/
Shelley - http://heartstring-designs.blogspot.com/
Sigrid - http://lovescrapreflect.blogspot.com/
Vickie - http://twochicksonalimb.blogspot.com/
Jessica - http://www.kinderstampo.com/p/thanking-we-will-go-blog-hop_12.html
HUGS,
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81 comments:

  1. I will come and bring some treats ;)
    This is adorable.

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  2. I love this project. Thanks for the step by tep and the ribbon technique. Great Job. I now follow your blog and love it. Thank you for sharing.
    pattig161@yahoo.com

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  3. Great project and your blog is kickin!! TFS

    xdebrax@yahoo.com

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  4. How cute! I bet they are a hit with the family! TFS
    kathlee154@gmail.com
    http://kathleessnippitsncricuts.com

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  5. I love that little turkey! I have him set to cut out on my Gypsy for a project I'll be working on today. Thanks for sharing!

    Melissa
    www.disneydreamerdesigns.blogspot.com

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  6. Don't you just love this time of year! I am so Thanful for the people in my life! P.S. careful on naming your Turkey.....it makes it difficult to eat him.

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  7. That is such a beautiful invite. You can really tell you put a lot of time into it. I love the ribbon and the overall shimmer.

    Hugs,
    Kristina
    Your Memories Here

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  8. Thank you for making such a cute invitation AND for leaving us the measurements and how you put the card together. I get so confused sometimes! I just love your projects!
    sheree.burress@gmail.com
    cravinscrappin.blogspot.com

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  9. I love the idea of the invites even when they know they're coming...I think it just feels special! Too cute too!
    liz :o)

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  10. Loved it !!Loved it !!!Loved it !!! Ah, how I wish the day will come that one of my children bring something made by them to our dinner but for now, I do everything !!! Even the cleaning ! But, It is so rewarding. GOOD MEMORIES on the making !!! Martha C.

    mcaballerobrito@hotmail.com

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  11. i really love your work, the turkey is so cute. thank you so much, im already a follower. Luzoliva1@gmail.com

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  12. I love your invite! Love all of your creations.
    Hugs,
    Linda

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  13. Love your invitation, fabuloous idea. pammejo1@yahoo.com
    http://pammejo-scrapbookflair.blogspot.com/ I am already a follower.

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  14. Elegant invite. Thank yo for sharing.

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  15. I really like your invitation you did a great job Thanks for showing us.
    Thanks,
    Teri
    teri.barefoot@gmail.com

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  16. This was such an awesome idea. Thanks so much for making them. WOW I love that little Magnolia : )

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  17. what a great idea ! I never thought to make invites for thanskgiving but this is brilliant and you did an awesome job ! I bet your guest feel welcome and special already :) TFS :)

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  18. What an adorable invitation :) So cute!

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  19. Oh WOW..they were indeed some work but so worth it..thanks for sharing..I love them!
    D. Ballard
    crb_deb@bellsouth.net

    I'm a follower.

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  20. I became a follower. Love your project. You made it look so simple. Your picture were great.

    dendearmas@aol.com

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  21. These are really cute! Think I've just been inspired to do Christmas invites since we're having it at our house for the first time this year - about 30 people! Thanks so much!

    Vickie

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  22. cute project..thanks for sharing

    cathie
    scraphappycat@gmail.com

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  23. What a fantastic job you did on this invite!!! I would love to get an invite like this in the mail. Awesome job!!!! I'm already a follower on your blog. :)
    Thanks so much for sharing this wonderful invite.
    hugs to you,jen
    jennyscards.blogspot.com
    jenniferhogge07@yahoo.com

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  24. How cute and I like the idea of this invite because you really do need to know these things.

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  25. Love the google eyes. Your invite is adorable. Thanks for sharing.

    vwilson577 at yahoo dot com

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  26. OMG This is adorable tfs

    aecopenhaver at gmail dot com

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  27. Love these invitations! Thank you much for the detailed instructions on how to make them! I love the inspiration - I am now a follower!

    Ashley "Scrappin' Pink Piglet"
    scrappinpinkpiglet(at)gmail(dot)com

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  28. Love your invitations. The turkey is adorable and the way you did the ribbon is so cute!
    lfuchs1 at wi. rr. com

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  29. This is just TOO CUTE! I love that turkey! I'm already a follower. Thanks for a chance to win!

    Terrie Barroso
    terriennz@att.net
    crafteecards.blogspot.com

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  30. What a cute invite!!

    spunkycrayon at yahoo dot com

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  31. Is my invite in the mail too? :) So cute! Who doesn't love candy from someone's stash! Thank you so much!

    tjsgal at gmail dot com

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  32. Love the invites when do I get mine!?! How many did you make? WOW.
    mbchoj at aol dot com

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  33. Fabulous Invitations! I'm already a follower!
    http://thescrapoholic.blogspot.com

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  34. Great invitations!! My husband always thinks I overdo invites but these are totally worth it!! You did a wonderful job... like usual! :)

    TFS you talent with us,
    Cheryl @ CardsbyCg.blogspot.com
    cplamond@hotmail.com

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  35. Loved your little project!! The turkey is so cute!!! I have been a follower for a while! Thanks!

    alaska.girl.24(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  36. A wonderful project and the turkey turned out so cute. Thank You for being in the hop and for a chance to win cool prizes.
    quilt 4 fun 2 at hot mail dot com

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  37. I love your invite. This is my favorite time of year.

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  38. this totally awesome follower is very thankful you put the time into giving us a tut on your invite. You have alot of things to look at here, I'll be back soon. I too was in the military, retired in 94 from the USAF.

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  39. What an adorable project!!! I also loved your tutorial!! Thanks!!

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  40. I love how you laid this out. That is super duper helpful.. pictures and all.I appreciate visuals!!!

    Great project!

    monica.lowrance@gmail.com

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  41. Cute invite, and all ready to be added to a scrapbook.
    Cherylann (prinkles)
    prinkles@woh.rr.com

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  42. What a cute invitation!! I'll be there... LOL! :)

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  43. Very cute invites, Meighen!! Love the googly-eyes on the turkey!!! I am a new follower, thanks so much for sharing!!!!

    debpaint16@aol.com

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  44. memories-forever-after@hotmail.com
    Oh my!!! The people invited must be thrilled to get an invitation as such!!! You outdid yourself!!! Hhhhmm...if you put that much creativity into your invites, I can just imagine what dinner will be like!!! WOW!!!
    Thanks for sharing and caring and inspiring my day's ahead :-)

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  45. Love the invites, how special for the people being invited! Thanks for sharing

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  46. I absolutley love your project!Thi s my irst bloghop an I'm so glad Jessica invited me to do this.So may alented people! I also want to thank you for becoming a follwer!Iam a new follwer ofyou as well! Hugs Dina

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  47. This is a really cute invite! Thanks for showing all of the cuts! I have to admit I have not totally mastered my cricut! Thanks for being a part of this hop! I hope people respond!

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  48. Love the invitations! Great job!
    ra6352 (at) gmail (dot) com

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  49. Your blog is BEAUTIFUL, your work is amazing and those invitations are FABULOUS!

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  50. Beautiful invitation!! You can see the time you put in to making it!!! BTW, love your blog layout, too! And, I'm following your blog NOW! YAY!! Thanks :) wilder4ga at comcast dot net

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  51. Ohhhh, sooo cute..love your ideas. Thank you for sharing..kimbob27@hotmail.com

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  52. I love your invitation so much :)
    firelass51@aol.com

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  53. wow Meg this is so cute I just love the layout of your invite so cute, and so simple thanks for sharing I really love this idea Debbie @http://craftydeb-ddscrafts.blogspot.com/

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  54. These are really nice. I can see how much work they must have been. I can also see how worth it it must have been! Thank you for sharing this.

    Cricut Chick
    www.cricutchick.com
    cricutchick@rocketmail.com

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  55. Wonderful invites! They are gorgeous! THe turkey is too cute!! Thank you for sharing!

    cporter519 at yahoo dot com

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  56. Those were great.

    thanks so much for sharing with all of us,
    Liset
    hailemnat@gmail.com

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  57. I love this projects. The colors are perfect!!

    Thanks for sharing.
    Mickey
    migdaliadelvalle039@gmail.com

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  58. So very cute!! Adorable little turkey.
    I am a follower.
    Thanks for the chance to win.
    annadowdy at gmail dot com

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  59. I love your project! Those googly eyes are so fun. :)
    Shelley
    shelldian at hotmail dot com

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  60. This turned out so cute. TFS Hugs xxx Debi

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  61. I love that turkey and have been using him alot. TFS
    Tracy
    NYGIRL1994 at yahoo dot com

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  62. Great invitation. Your pictures and instructions are awesome. TFS and being part of the hop.
    Cyndi
    cureta2@yahoo.com

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  63. wow i loved to ge that invite, GJ< TFS, thanks for taking part in the hop
    pjnscrapbookingatpldidotnet

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  64. TFS and for the great directions!!
    Bette
    scrapbooks1953@sbcglobal.net

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  65. Very nice project - love the step by step instructions!


    Deanne G
    dgutierez1@msn.com

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  66. What a cute invite! Great job and so creative. Thanks for sharing and also the blog candy.

    Cristal
    www.busycrating dot com

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  67. I forgot about this turkey - I like him better then the simply charmed one so thanks for the reminder! Your invite is fantastic.

    Thanks - Jenny Kozar

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  68. Love the invitations. Have a blessed Thanksgiving. You can contact me at Halloranpx@aol.com

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  69. Beautiful invite. Who wouldn't come after receiving that! I love the sparkle paint idea. Does it come like that (in a bottle) or do you thin it and put it in a spritzer bottle?
    karendupras@cox.net

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  70. What a great hop. You all have such wonderful tutorials!!
    Hugs,
    Raven
    thatsmerb at gmail dot com

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  71. Great Invite!! really cute.. I need to get create a critter, one more thing to add to the list!
    TFS
    Kacee
    mcvicwif@yahoo.com

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  72. "Thank you for caring" and sharing their wonderful products with us

    Hugs Debbie

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  73. Thanks for sharing. I just LOVE your projects.

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  74. I LOVE this invite! Way too cute! I am a new follower and was brought here by the amazing blog hop! Thank you for sharing and thank you for the giveaway!

    shell_028 at yahoo dot com

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  75. Hi Meighen~
    How cute ! I LOVE your invite!Love the detail and time put into this project.
    I am already a follower
    TFS and a chance to win
    Bonnie C
    http://ascrapabove.blogspot.com
    ascrapabove at aol dot com

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  76. Great Invite! I love how cute the turkey is!! Lots of work for sure, but definitely worth it. kimmariebaker@gmail.com

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  77. Lovin' the Turkey. He is so darling. I can tell it took you all day. That is a lot of work, but I would be smiling if I got such an invitation in the mail.
    kidshomelove@yahoo.com

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  78. I love the turkey and invite - absolutely adorable and could see all the love and work involved.

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  79. just adorable!!!! thanks for sharing
    gloria
    esquivel865@yahoo.com

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Thanks so very much to all of you for leaving a comment. Your comments keep me inspired.