Saturday, November 05, 2011

Winter Christmas Themed Blog Hop!


Welcome to the Winter/Christmas Themed Blog Hop celebrating our favorite time of the year.  This Blog Hop is hosted by Paulette, from Around the Block with Scrapalette.  You can start at the beginning of the hop at http://scrapalette.blogspot.com/.

My projects for the hop are a gift bag and an advent calendar.  The gift bag was bought at Michaels, and the background paper is from Hobby Lobby, while all the cardstock is Bazzill.  I cut the snowman from the Creative Memories Cheerful Seasons Cricut cartridge at a height of 6 inches.  The advent calendar is a calendar of drawers from I believe Karen Foster, and the patterned paper used to decorate it was bought at a local scrapbooking store.  Here are my projects:



I do have some blog candy to give away!  I have a cute little stamp set, and here it is:
In order to be eligible, you must leave a comment on this post and include a way to contact you.  Although it's not required, I'd love for you to become a follower is you aren't already.  I will draw the winner on Sunday night around 7 pm EST using random.org.

Thanks for stopping by!  Your next stop is Maria,

In case you lose your way, here is the entire Blog Hop list:

1. Paulette at http://scrapalette.blogspot.com/

2. Debbie at http://bugginattheseams.blogspot.com/

3. Carolyn at http://cccscraproom.blogspot.com/

4. Brenda at http://happyscrapper64.blogspot.com/

5. Maria at http://stampcutcreate.blogspot.com/

6. Chris at http://scrappin-nanapuddin.blogspot.com/

7. Cindy at http://www.inlovewithpaper.blogspot.com/

8. Michele at http://www.michelegreen.com/

9. Lisa at http://addictedtothecricut.blogspot.com/

10. Dana at http://papermemories4u.blogspot.com/

11. Nancy at http://lanancyworkshop.blogspot.com/

12. Madylyn at http://inspiredbycolor.blogspot.com/

13. Wini at http://www.looneybugdesigns.com/

14. Renee at http://icameisawicreated.blogspot.com/

15. Tammy at http://www.scrapcavecreations.com/

16. Debbie at http://debbieduddles.blogspot.com/

17. Kim at http://blingdazzler.com/

18. Brandi at http://scubascrapperbrandi.blogspot.com/

19. Sharon at http://designsbysharon.blogspot.com/

20. Liz at http://liz-lavendarandroses.blogspot.com/
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36 comments:

  1. The BugNovember 5, 2011 at 8:52:00 AM EDT

    What a great gift bag! I love that you took a basic bag and made is special! Your advent calendar is amazing also - Great job!
    Hugs, Wini

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  2. UnknownNovember 5, 2011 at 9:27:00 AM EDT

    Love your projects Brenda, great choice of colours
    Hugs
    Adele

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  3. Lisa BNovember 5, 2011 at 10:03:00 AM EDT

    I just love that snowman - I may have to breakdown and get that cart some day. The bag and the advent calendar turned out fantastic.

    Phantom Rink Rat

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  4. Dana Paper Memories4uNovember 5, 2011 at 10:52:00 AM EDT

    Brenda, I'm going to have to try your idea for advent. Thanks for sharing. papermemories4u@ yahoo.com

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  5. LilygirlNovember 5, 2011 at 11:40:00 AM EDT

    Your gift bag is super cute and the advent calender is great, I'd love to find the box you used...on the hunt!! TFS!! laysig@telus.net

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  6. Kris DietzNovember 5, 2011 at 11:44:00 AM EDT

    Great projects! I love the snowman on the gift bag and I really love that advent calendar! You have given me some inspiration with your projects. Thank you.

    Kris
    dietzrobles at yahoo dot com

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  7. Dana's Crafty CornerNovember 5, 2011 at 1:23:00 PM EDT

    Love all your projects especially the advent calendar. Great job.

    Dana
    Danascraftycorner.blogspot.com

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  8. cdm317November 5, 2011 at 1:23:00 PM EDT

    Great projects! I really love the Advent calendar. The paper is lovely! TFS
    If you should pick my name, please re-draw as I already own the wonderful stamp set you are giving away!
    Colleen

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  9. CindyNovember 5, 2011 at 3:54:00 PM EDT

    Cute projects. Love the advent calendar. I want to make one--I need to get going and find one....

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  10. LizNovember 5, 2011 at 4:36:00 PM EDT

    Love the advent calendar...thanks for the inspiration!

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  11. LisaNovember 5, 2011 at 4:47:00 PM EDT

    what great projects! I really like your snowman bag -- super cute!!!!

    Lisa G
    http://lisa-scrappingspot.blogspot.com/

    stop by & check out my giveaway!

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  12. MariaNovember 5, 2011 at 5:36:00 PM EDT

    Great projects love the calendar.

    mariareyes2710@gmail.com

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  13. ibecircled.blogspot.comNovember 5, 2011 at 6:54:00 PM EDT

    Hi Brenda,
    Thanks for sharing your awesome creations the bag is very cute! Love them both! I am a follower and circle member!!

    http://ibecircled.blogspot.com/2011/10/some-blog-hops-that-are-happening-in.html
    ilovetonkinese2 at hotmail dot com
    Rexann♥

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  14. BrendaNovember 5, 2011 at 7:12:00 PM EDT

    Nice advent calendar. I keep saying I am going to make one of these. Thanks for the inspiration.

    brz352@yahoo.com

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  15. HopeNovember 5, 2011 at 7:36:00 PM EDT

    Great projects! The gift bag is adorable

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  16. mbchojNovember 5, 2011 at 8:49:00 PM EDT

    cute bag and I love the advent calendar. I'm a new follower.
    mbchoj at aol dot com

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  17. scrapaholicjenNovember 5, 2011 at 8:53:00 PM EDT

    Your projects are awesome! Love all of the Santa's on the advent calendar, looks really neat.
    qtme2003 at yahoo dot ca

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  18. Mrs. GreenNovember 5, 2011 at 8:59:00 PM EDT

    That advent calendar is great. I have one of those. I really need to just pull out it and make it. Yours looks great!

    michelegreen120 at gmail dot com
    www.michelegreen.com

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  19. Melody Lane InspiredNovember 5, 2011 at 9:18:00 PM EDT

    Nice blog I am a new follower,

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  20. Debbie GoforthNovember 5, 2011 at 9:31:00 PM EDT

    Love your projects!


    Debbie @ http://bugginattheseams.blogspot.com/

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  21. MonaNovember 5, 2011 at 9:50:00 PM EDT

    Just love your snowman gift bag! Thanks for sharing.

    Mona
    monaarmstrong@Hotmail.com

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  22. scubascrapper brandiNovember 5, 2011 at 10:56:00 PM EDT

    What a great idea for dressing up a plain bag!! I am going to have to try an advent calendar...maybe this year is the year to do it LOL!!

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  23. abusybee - DoubleClick ConnectionsNovember 5, 2011 at 11:57:00 PM EDT

    So fun! I am loving that advent calender! Already a follower! TFS! abusybee24@cox.net
    Carri~abusybee
    www.doubleclickconnections.blogspot.com

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  24. HrvaticaNovember 6, 2011 at 3:26:00 AM EST

    Love your projects! The bag is sooo cute.

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  25. Karen S.November 6, 2011 at 7:55:00 AM EST

    Cute projects! Love the gift bag!

    karenskapin at yahoo dot com

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  26. pattykNovember 6, 2011 at 9:23:00 AM EST

    Two eery nice projects I especially like the advent calender. thanks millierose651@aol.com

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  27. Lady FairNovember 6, 2011 at 3:58:00 PM EST

    Love the gift bag, the snowman is so cute. I really like how you decorated the advent calendar, that takes a combination and designing talent and patience!

    lflinesatcomcastdotnet

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  28. Carolyn/MamaCNovember 6, 2011 at 5:19:00 PM EST

    What a sweet little tag and the calendar is just wonderful! Great projects!
    Carolyn
    http://cccscraproom.blogspot.com

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  29. LeanneNovember 6, 2011 at 6:54:00 PM EST

    I love the advent calendar and I know your kids will too!

    Leannelundquist@yahoo.com

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  30. Sandie OxleyNovember 6, 2011 at 10:50:00 PM EST

    Thanks for giving me the idea of using a plain bag and dressing it up.

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  31. Sandie OxleyNovember 6, 2011 at 10:50:00 PM EST

    oops forgot to leave my email
    sjox44@insightbb.com

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  32. RockinReneeNovember 7, 2011 at 12:44:00 PM EST

    Love your advent calendar! I have wanted to make one for years but it is still on my to do list. It's been great hopping with you!

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  33. Chriss America RealNovember 8, 2011 at 5:41:00 PM EST

    Awww very cute projects I love the snowman and the advent calendar! I am a new follower, come follow me back if you get a chance!

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

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  34. Anna GatherumNovember 18, 2011 at 9:11:00 PM EST

    wow your gift bags are so cute1

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  35. BethDecember 14, 2011 at 10:14:00 PM EST

    Love your projects, I really love the advent calendar. TFS!

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  36. RoseJanuary 20, 2012 at 3:14:00 AM EST

    Loving that advent calendar!

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