Friday, February 11, 2011

WELCOME TO THE BLOG HOP!!

Welcome to the Sistas Scrap Too! second blog hop! We had so much fun with our first hop that we decided to do a hop once a quarter. This is the hop for the first quarter of 2011 and we are glad you decided to join us! We have 13 designers working on our theme for this hop, which is none other than Valentine's Day. We've put a twist on it, asking the designers to use the colors red, black, and white in their designs. We can't wait to show you what we've come up with! Some of the Sistas went the traditional route and used traditional colors for their projects. What would craftin' be without creativity and diversity?! We know you'll enjoy what lies ahead on the hop route!!

Remember, start at the beginning of the hop and work your way through each blog. Please leave blog love (comments) along the way and become a follower of the blogs so that you can see the beautiful creations year round and not just when we have a hop! There are Sistas who are offering blog candy and you never know where you'll find some so be sure to visit each participating blog. Thank you for joining us for our 2011 SST! Valentine's Day Blog Hop! We hope you enjoy the creativity...

 I made a journal from a hardbound notebook I found in the WalMart clearance section. Gotta love the clearance aisles! I sanded the covers and using Modge-Podge attached the patterned paper. The paper is from My Mind's Eye. The bird and heart is grungeboard and the rest of the items are from my stash. A lot of it came from kits, which is why I can't give details on manufacturer's names.

Be sure to leave comments because  I will be giving away some blog candy!! I will post the winner on Monday afternoon. Thanks for stopping by!
Hop Line Up
I hope you enjoyed my project(s)! Here is the list of participating blogs. I've made them clickable to make it easier for you to follow along the hop route. Don't forget to stop by and visit everyone. Leave some blog love and enjoy!

Sumaiyah: http://www.StampinDymonz.com
Cassie: http://cjscropcorner.blogspot.com
Michele: http://nowstampthis.blogspot.com
Yvatte: http://gr8ful1-sweetlilscrapper.blogspot.com
Lei: http://divinescrapper.blogspot.com
Renee: http://reneehagler.typepad.com
Tonya: http://rileyscustomcreations.blogspot.com
Kim: http://kim-kimscreativecorner.blogspot.com
Cammi: http://cuttin-up.blogspot.com
Normea: http://mmdezigns.blogspot.com
Ella: http://sharingmystuff.blogspot.com  You are here
Lanita: http://stepitonitasworld.blogspot.com
Vernetta: http://scrapinnovations.blogspot.com

27 comments:

  1. I love how you transformed a clearance notebook into something so personal and gorgeous! I'm scraplifting the idea as great gifts.

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  2. Love your journal and your blog! Thanks for sharing.

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  3. Ella you ROCK! I love this idea. TFS

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  4. Great journal. All those bits are just wonderful on the eye.

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  5. Don't you just love altering the notebooks that you find in the clearance aisle (or get for super cheap during the back to school sales)! Nice job!

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  6. Love it! You know I love texture and this just has my heart dancing!! Great job. TFS!
    P.S.: Love your blog background too!

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  7. Great idea! I'm thinking...high school graduation gifts, making unique and personalized notebooks!

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  8. Oh Pam I LOVE this altered journal! I want it! Lol great color combos! I will have to try this! Thanks for sharing!

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  9. I love this altered journal!!! Cute Cute

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  10. Beautiful journal! I love all the details that you added. TFS

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  11. Great find and you did a great job in making it yours!

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  12. Cute journal, I haven't made one of those in a while

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  13. A great job taking a clearance book and texturizing it with personal things to make it your own. Love this idea I'm going to give this a try.

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  14. That is an amazing journal! I really like all the detail.

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  15. Thanks for the altering inspiration.

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  16. Love the vintage look on the journal, TFS.

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  17. the detail on your journal is beautiful!! thans so much for sharing!
    brenna
    rbanderson@live.ca

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  18. Love your project. All the detail and texture makes it fabulous. You did a fantastic job on it. I'm a new follower.

    Babe
    youiesmom@att.net

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  19. Beautiful altered noteboook. Thanks for being part of this blog hop, its been a lot of fun.

    ShersL84bed@aol.com

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  20. I love visiting the clearance isles to find fun stuff to alter. You did a great job!

    Thanks for sharing!

    www.snugasabugdesigns.blogspot.com

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  21. What a beautiful altered notebook. Guess I'll browse the clearance aisle too. Almost time for me to make a gratitude journal.

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